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Wednesday Adult Education Courses

See below our list of our Wednesday courses for the coming Autumn Semester

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Bridge

  • Tutor: Anne Marie McSweeney

  • Wednesday Afternoons and Evenings

  • 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm or 7pm - 9pm

  • 10 week course 

  • Beginning the 25th of September

  • Fee: €90

Anne Marie McSweeney is a unique Bridge tutor in that she is CBAI registered and a former IT teacher. With her profound experience in teaching coupled with her keen Bridge skills she is the perfection option for anyone seeking to brush up their Bridge techniques or improve their existing game. Anne Marie is also known on the Bridge competition circuit, previously winning the Intermediate Pairs at Limerick and regularly partakes in competitions for anyone who would like to further their interest in Bridge.

Yoga for Baby Boomers

  • Tutor: Danni Waters

  • Wednesday Evenings

  • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

  • 8 week course 

  • Beginning the 25th of September

  • Fee: €70

This form of Yoga is designed for the older adult who has new concerns and stresses such as mobility and arising health conditions. It can aid people with certain health impediments such as arthritis by exercising without putting pressure on the joints as well as better balance to assist coordination. It also aims to improve their strength and balance. Our tutor Danni is looking forward to instructing this class as part of a balanced lifestyle and plan for balance activities in your weekly routine. 

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Wine

Introduction to Wines

WSET Accredited​

  • Tutor: Paul Fox

  • Wednesday Evenings

  • 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm

  • 8 week course 

  • Beginning the 25th of September

  • Fee: €70

​Whether you work in hospitality or would like to know how to confidently buy quality for a quality price, this course will cater for all of the above. A wine course specifically designed and facilitated by general manager of O'Briens Wines Paul Fox, you will also learn about common grapes and characteristics as well as how to store wine, serve and host. 

Sharper Minds 

An Alzheimer’s prevention initiative. 

  • Tutor: Neil Hogan

  • Wednesday Evenings

  • 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm

  • 8 week course 

  • Beginning the 25th of September

  • Fee: €85

The Sharper Brain Series was developed as part of a postgraduate programme in ‘Healthcare Innovation’ at Trinity College, Dublin, to provide awareness, guidance, and hope to those worried about developing Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia in later life. 

 

Over the 6-week course, the presenter will provide information on the latest healthy ageing research and lead participants through physical and cognitive exercises, healthy eating plans, meditation and awareness, plus other strategies shown by science to keep our brains sharp, healthy and resilient to Alzheimer's disease as we age.

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Spanish Fans

Spanish for Beginners

  • Wednesday Evenings 

  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 

  • 8 week course  

  • Beginning the 25th of September 

  • Fee: €70 

This course is based on oral and written communication with lots of opportunity to practice for work, holidays conversationally et cetera. It covers every day situations with emphasis on pronunciation and oral practice. Your tutor Malena is originally from Madrid and is looking forward to introducing you to the rudiments of her native language. Malena will recommend a book at the first class but do not have to buy it and it is available online on Amazon. Handout will all to be provided from this book during classes. 

Midweek Meditation and Soundbath

  • Tutor: Hayley Power

  • Wednesday Evenings

  • 7:00 pm to 8:00pm

  • 6 week course

  • Beginning the 23rd of September

  • Fee: €70

Hayley Power, creator of Organic Loose Leaf Tea, invites you to reset and get set for the week ahead with this hour dedicated to taking you from the intensity of the working week and grounding you for the week ahead. Using meditation and crystal sound bath tools, Hayley will encourage the body and mind to align therefore encouraging peace of mind and a positivity of thought, all necessary elements to achieve a successful week in work and in life. Hayley is an experienced therapist and wellness coach, owning qualifications in acupuncture, herbal medicine, reiki and body mind balancing. She has led large corporate groups on retreat for enhancing life skills and self empowerment and is happy to answer any further queries on available treatments.

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