Support Groups

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUSA self-help group for persons addicted to alcohol and whose purpose it is to help one another to recover.Meetings Parish Centre, Naas, Monday 8.30 p.m. Tuesday 1.00 pm, Thursday at 8.30pm, Saturday 7.30 pm. Tel:Noel 876720, Christie: 875143, Donal: 896709AL ANONSupport group for the families and friends of alcoholicsTel: (01) 8732699 10.00 am to 3.00p , Monday to FridayALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUPDetails to follow. Check Parish Newsletter.APOSTOLIC ASSOCIATIONA group whose work is the making of Vestments and Altar linen for the missions. Gifts of wedding dresses are acceptable if they are suitable for the making of vestments. The association purchases equipment for the missions such as Mass Books, chalices, etc.Check Parish NewsletterAMNESTY INTERNATIONALAn international human rights' organisation; it works for prisoners of conscience, examines cases of torture and human degradation, and is against the death penalty.Details of meetings to follow.BINGOEvery Tuesday at 8.30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Naas Care of the Aged Centre, Newbridge Road. Contact: Secretary. Tel: 879720BOWLS (INDOOR)Indoor Bowls (for the over 60s) every Friday at 8.00pm (practice from 7.30pm). Naas Care of the Aged Centre, Newbridge Road. Contact: Secretary. Tel: 879720BROWNIESChild development through fun and gamesMeetingMonday:Brownie OwlTuesday:Brownie OwlSaturday:Brownie OwlCARE OF THE AGEDVery active in caring for the elderly and organises outings, parties and trips. We also run Whist, Bowls and Bingo on different nights of the week. Different Organisations give parties to our elderly as well. Contact: Secretary. Tel: 879720CATHOLIC MARRIAGE ADVISORY COUNCILThis is a nation-wide organisation that helps in the preparation of couples for marriage and in the counselling of married couples. There are centres at every diocese in Ireland.Pre-marriage courses are held throughout the year.Contact Parish OfficesCREDIT UNION20 North Main Street, Naas Tel: 879622CHURCH CHOIR: (ADULTS)Contact: Parish OfficesCHURCHESCatholic Church: Our Lady &; St. David, Sallins Road, Naas; Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballycane, NaasCHURCHESChurch of Ireland St David's Church, Main Street, Naas.Times of Service: 11.00 a.m. SundayContact: Rev. Michael Wooderson. Tel. 897206Presbyterian ChurchMarket Square, Main Street, NaasCOFFEE MORNINGSChurch of the Irish Martyrs, Ballycane Tuesday 10.00 am to 12.00 Parish Centre, Sallins Road Wednesday 10.30am to 12.00 Parent and Toddler Group Parish Centre, Sallins Road Tuesday 10.30am to 12.00CURAThis was established by the Irish Bishops to offer information, advice and counselling to any woman, married or single with an unwanted pregnancy.Contact: Cura at www.iol.ie/cura.Tel: 01-6710598CITIZENS INFORMATION CENTRE10 Basin Street, NaasOpening Hours:Monday, 10:30 to 11:30 am and 7.30 to 8.30 pmTuesday 10:30 to 11:30 am and 7.30 to 8.30 pmWednesday 7.30 to 8.30 pmThursday 10:30 to 11:30 am and 7.30 to 8.30 pmFriday 7.30 to 8.30 pmTel.: 879489FOLK GROUPMeeting every Monday night at 7.00 p.mm. in Parish Centre, Ballycane Age group 9 to 17 years.Contact: Nicola Harney Tel.: 897474HOME HELPThis is very much a discretionary service, each case taken on individual merit, and on the recommendation of the visiting nurse or doctor. Where a patient or elderly person is unable to pay for benefits, the Eastern Health Board will supplement costs. Contact: Tel 876001IRISH DANCINGN