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November Meeting

We are holding our November meeting in the Cardinal O’fiaich Library, Moy Road, Armagh on Friday 17th November at 10.30am. 

Our speaker this month is Canon Jim Campbell and he will be giving an illustrated talk on the life and times of Sir John Lavery, Artist.

Coincidentally the National Gallery of Ireland is hosting a major exhibition entitled “Lavery On Location” which runs until mid-January 2024 and has apparently been described as “exceptional” and “dreamy, dreamy, dreamy.” So hopefully we’ll all be inspired to jump on the train to Dublin to see for ourselves!

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Groups – Latest Update

Below is information about our current interest groups..

Please do not hesitate to contact any of those listed below for more information or emailarmagh.u3a@gmail.com with your queries.

THE PACEMAKERS (WALKING) – GroupCo-ordinator – Ann Cassidy. This is a more leisurely walking group where chatting is as important as walking. This meets each Tuesday at 10.15 am. in the car park at Palace beside the kids’ playground. (Meet anyway if theweather is poor for an early coffee!) For moreinformation contact Ann atcassidy1539@gmail.com○

TUESDAY WALKING – Group Co-ordinator –Patricia McConville. This meets every Tuesday at 10.00am at the car park at Palace beside the kid’splayground. For more information contact Patricia atpatriciamcconville@btinternet.com

HILL WALKING – Group Co-ordinator –Caroline Good. Meets at the Palace car park beside the kid’s playground every Thursday at 9.30 am. For more information contact Caroline atcbgood@doctors.org.uk

CYCLING – Group Co-ordinator – Peter Good. This meets every Wednesday at 9.30 am. Locations vary. For additional information contact Peter atpdgood@doctors.org.uk

FRENCH – Group Co-ordinator – GeraldineTurley. Meeting on Mondays at 2.00 pm in the O’FiaichLibrary. For more information contact Geraldine atgturley@hotmail.co.uk

BOOK GROUP – Group Co-ordinator – MaryMcVeigh. Meeting monthly on a Wednesday at 2 pm. in the O’Fiaich Library. For more information contact Mary at mtmcveigh@hotmail.com

BRIDGE – Group Co-ordinator – PatriciaMcConville/Brian Clarke. This meets in the Armagh Golf Club every Monday at 2 p.m. for social bridge. We also offer beginners and improvers classes. For more information contact Patricia at patriciamcconville@btinternet.com

CHOIR – This meets every Monday at 4.00p.m. For more information contact Elenor at eleanorpierce@hotmail.com○

LOCAL HISTORY – Group Co-ordinator – MaryMcVeigh. Meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at11.30 am in the O’Fiaich Library. For more informationc ontact Mary at mtmcveigh@hotmail.com

OUT TO LUNCH – Group Co-ordinator –Margaret Oakes. These are occasion events that are advertised by email as and when they are organised. For more information contact Margaret a ttro111@hotmail.com

PETANQUE – Group Co-ordinator – Tim Hanna. This meets in the Sensory Garden at The Palace. Every Tuesday at 2 p.m. In hibernation until the sun/warmth returns! For more information contact Tim at timbohanna1953@gmail.co

PILATES – Group Co-ordinator – MargaretOakes. Meets in the Armagh City Hotel on Wednesdays. Classes are at 10.30/11.30 am. For more informationcontact Margaret at tro111@hotmail.com

YOGA – Group Co-ordinator – Caroline Good. This meets at the Dobbin Street Community Centre. For information contact Caroline at cbgood@doctors.org.uk

WINE APPRECIATION – Group Co-ordinator –Peter Good. For information contact Peter at pdgood@doctors.org.uk

Groups, Singing Group

Singing Group

U3a choir/ singing group restarting Monday, 9th October at 4:00 pm.  
We have got a wonderful accompanist in Rodney Spence and would really welcome some new members. Including men (don’t worry there is already a decent cohort)
This is a singing for fun group so you don’t have to be a diva nor be able to read music and it goes without saying that it’s a very friendly group of people!
If interested please text or phone Eleanor 07753616069 for further details.

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October Meeting

Our next monthly meeting will take place on Friday, 20th October in The Cardinal O’Fiaich Memorial Library & Archive.
The speaker will be Mark Flynn based at Portadown Fire Station who will gove a talk on the topic of Fire Safety and Safety at home.
Coffee and biscuits will be available from 10:30 and the talk will start around 11:00 a.m.

Groups, Pilates

Pilates Group

5 spaces are now available for the U£A Pilates Groupat the 11:30 a.m. class.
We meet in the Armagh City Hotel Fitness Centre on Wednesday mornings.
If ypu are interested contact Margaret Oakes 07711617136

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Petanque Group

A petanque group has been formed, we meet in the Sensory Gardens at the Palace Demesne on Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. depending on the weather. If you want to take part contact Tim Hanna.

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JUNE COFFEE MORNING

Just a reminder that we are holding a coffee morning for all in the Cardinal O’Fee Library, Moy Road, Armagh on Friday 23rd June at 10.30am. Basically this will be an opportunity to pay your membership subscription etc in person (cash or cheque) and if you have any questions for the Committee, here’s your chance! (We would ask for a small contribution of £1 towards the coffee & bickies.)

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Membership forms 2023-24

Membership of Armagh U3A is open to all retired or semi-retired people.

Costs – There is an annual fee of £20 for membership. There may be other charges for refreshments or for the costs of the facilities used.

A form for new members can be downloaded by clicking here.

A renewal form for existing members can be downloaded by clicking here.

If you have any queries regarding membership e-mail:
membership@u3aarmagh.org