Promotes & supports health, well being and quality of life of families and individuals in the heart of Letterkenny through social, recreational and educational activities.
Drop in Centre
Drop in anytime to Cara House for tea, coffee and a chat – you will always find a welcome and someone to talk to!
CARA HOUSE IS FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO BE ACTIVE
Strollers Group
The strollers group meet on the 2nd Sunday every month at 12.30pm.
A bus takes them for a beach or forest walk. Back by 6. Ramblers, strollers, and amblers catered for! (FREE)
2 Hand Dancing
Every Wednesday at 11am Regional Cultural Centre €5 and every Friday in Cara House. Come on your own or with a partner.
Swimming for Women
Every Wednesday at 11am Radisson Hotel €5. Ask for details. (€5)
Circle Dancing
In Cara House every Monday & Tuesday mornings at 11am (FREE)
Zumba Dance starting September 2011
Chairobics
Friday mornings at 11am.
Mother and Toddler Yoga
Fridays at 1pm
Tai Chi
Fridays at 2pm
Gardening
Gardening classes (FETAC accredited) in the community gardens. Call to book a place.
INTEREST GROUPS IN CARA HOUSE
Irish Conversation
Join Máire and friends on Thursday afternoons at 2pm – up the yellow steps to the meeting room
Traditional Music night
Wednesday nights at 8pm with Paul and friends; Young musicians welcome
Men’s Group
The Men’s Group will be planning activities this summer – look at the board for details
Pool Room always Open
Pass Your Driving Test
CDs and books and Rules of the Road are available in Cara House and can be used in our Internet access room. Margaret will be in Cara House on
Art for Enjoyment Group
Thursday mornings at 11am –Call to book a place
Wednesday Art will resume when funding is received
Knitting and Crochet Group
Tuesdays at 11.30 in the meeting room – up the yellow steps.
Enjoy Life!
A new interest group
Meet for coffee, Learn to keep positive, Join the discussion and plan a way to enjoy life during the week with affordable trips out. Life is what you make it!
Trilogue
Join Service Users, Carers, Mental Health Professionals and concerned members of the public for a discussion about mental health. The course is facilitated by DCU but the discussion and where it goes is up to participants.
All courses and in-house activities are offered free of charge – but we invite you to leave a donation you feel you can afford.
Cara House Family Resource Centre is supported by the voluntary work and donations of its many members and by grants from: The Family Support Agency, HSE West Older People's and Mental Helth Services, Department of Social and Family Affairs, Donegal VEC Learning for Living and Community Education Programmes, Donegal Local Development Company, Society of St Vincent de Paul, Electric Aid Ireland, Associated Charities Trust, Letterkenny Mental Health Association, Donegal County Council and Letterkenny Lions Club.
