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* Mr. Roger Moore passed away on Sunday, August 25th. * He was from Coxtown, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford, and formerly of London, UK. * He is survived by his wife Rita, daughters Andrea, Rachel, and Helen, grandchildren Kieran and Olivia, and the McGrath family. * Roger will be missed by all who knew him.

* **Coffee Morning:** An Age Well Coffee Morning will be held on Friday, September 13, at 9:45 am in the Tower Hotel, Waterford. It is free and open to the public. * **Solas Ladies Lunch:** The Solas Ladies Lunch will be held on Saturday, September 14, at Faithlegg House Hotel. It is a fundraising event for the Solas charity.

The Farronshoneen Project Centre offers a mixed-gender art group for young people aged 16 to 18 years old. The group meets every Monday from 7pm. Contact Nina on 086 7816269 for more information.

* **Art Classes:** St. Joseph & Benildus Church will be offering art classes in September. * **Instructor:** Marcella Maher will be leading the classes. * **Duration:** Six weeks, starting on Monday, September 16th. * **Time:** 2.30pm to 4.30pm in the Parish Centre. * **Focus:** Acrylic painting, exploring fundamentals. * **Topics Covered:** Landscapes, still life, self-portraits, colour mixing.

The workshop will be led by a local expert, who will guide participants through the process of creating seed bombs. Participants will learn about the benefits of using seed bombs for environmental restoration and conservation. The workshop will be open to all ages and will be free of charge. **Key takeaways:**
* **Environmental restoration and conservation:** Seed bombs are a practical and effective tool for restoring degraded land and promoting biodiversity. * **Pollinators:** Participants will learn about the importance of pollinators and their role in the ecosystem. * **Native Irish wildflowers:** Participants will gain knowledge about the importance of native Irish wildflowers and their contribution to the ecosystem.

* **Animal Tales:** Stories about animals, their behavior, habitats, and interactions. * **Fairy Tales:** Stories featuring magical creatures and fantastical worlds. * **Traditional Tales:** Stories with a historical or cultural connection, passed down through generations. * **Bedtime Tales:** Stories designed to calm and relax children before sleep. * **Nursery Rhymes:** Songs and rhymes that are familiar to children. **Activities:**

* **Storytime:** A structured reading of selected stories, accompanied by engaging illustrations.

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