All About Cork: Young at Heart Group host Christmas dinner for members

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All About Cork: Young at Heart Group host Christmas dinner for members

Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Dan Boyle with Celia Beale, Phil Goodman, organiser; Moira Corbett and Sheila McSweeney at the Douglas Young at Heart Christmas dinner at the Rochestown Park Hotel. Picture: David Creedon

Members and friends of the Douglas Young at Heart Group enjoyed their festive Christmas dinner at the Rochestown Park Hotel recently.

Betty Preston, Carol Monaghan and Anne Wagner enjoying the dinner at the Rochestown Park Hotel.
Betty Preston, Carol Monaghan and Anne Wagner enjoying the dinner at the Rochestown Park Hotel.

Phil Goodman, founder of the group and organiser of the event, said it was great to see so many members present on the day.

“We had a fabulous day at the hotel and I would like to thank all who attended,” said Phil. “I would also like to thank the staff of the hotel who looked after us so well, as they always do when we hold events there.

Eleanor Moore, HSE; Community Garda Jamie Landers and Triona Healy, HSE, at the Christmas dinner.
Eleanor Moore, HSE; Community Garda Jamie Landers and Triona Healy, HSE, at the Christmas dinner.

“It was also great that the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Dan Boyle, was able to join us, along with members of the gardaí, who help us out in so many ways during the year.

“They provide us with the community bus for trips and it was nice to be able to thank them for all their help during the year.

Mel Lotti and Pauline Murphy at the Douglas Young at Heart Christmas Dinner
Mel Lotti and Pauline Murphy at the Douglas Young at Heart Christmas Dinner

“We look forward to continuing our work for the people of Douglas next year,” concluded Phil.

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