NY Irish Center Winter/Spring 2008 Newsletter

Wouldn't we all like to learn more about how to communicate with our partner in difficult situations; learn how to ask the hard questions and be able to really listen to the answers; learn more about the person you/we love or work on bringing back that “romance of the dating days”… well now we have a seminar to help you get there! This 2 day training seminar will help you work on getting the most out of your relationship. Please send an e-mail to info@newyorkirishcenter.org to be directed to Dr. Henry Malone who runs this workshop in a confidential, nurturing atmosphere.

The Center is planning another St. Patrick’s Day celebration with Úll Mór CCÉ — The Manhattan branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann – on March 17^th. This is not your typical over-crowded Irish bar experience on St. Patrick’s Day – come experience the “real” St. Patrick’s Day experience with the best traditional Irish musicians and dancers in the NYC area. More information will be made available on our website (www.nyirish.org) or email info@newyorkirishcenter.org closer to March 17^th for details.

The Center is delighted to announce a special book reading by author Danny Cassidy, from his latest book, "THE IRISH INVENTED SLANG: The Secret Language of the Crossroads", on March 19^th at 7:00pm. Danny will be joined by writer novelist Peter Quinn, who wrote "Looking for Jimmy: In Search of Irish America" and the novel "Banished Children of Eve". Danny will also sing a few songs and play his guitar for further entertainment. Signed copies of "How the Irish Invented Slang" and other publications will also be available for purchase after the reading. Complimentary beverages will be served at this free event.

One of our resident drama groups, Aisling Arts, will put on a special production of Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” on Saturday, March 29^th @ 7pm & Sunday, March 30^th@ 4pm and Saturday, April 5^th @ 7pm & Sunday, April 6^th @ 4pm.. Tickets are $45.00 pp & Seniors $40.00 pp and should be reserved ahead time, as they sell fast, by calling Liz @ 718-482-0909 or via email liz@newyorkirishcenter.org

For those of you who enjoyed Big Maggie & Moll by John B. Keane and Juno & the Paycock by Sean O’Casey, our other resident drama group, PJM Productions Celtic Theater USA will present another play in May. Please stay tuned to our website www.nyirish.org for this announcement to be made shortly.

This group meets every Monday from 2pm to 5pm, and every Thursday from 10:30am to 2pm. We provide a large space for your child to run around and play with toys. A nice reprieve from the cold of the nearest park! Come for mutual support and fun for the children.

We provide a weekly social life for our senior group every Wednesday from 1pm to 4’ish! While meeting old friends, playing cards, chatting and making new friends, and generally feeling welcome, we provide a free lunch to all who attend. If you are the computer geek type,you can while away the afternoon catching up on e-mails and corresponding with relatives miles away, or enjoy your ‘soaps’ on TV in our café area. We are starting a senior ‘book club’ so you can also enjoy our eclectic library.