See photos as Alzheimer's Tea Day comes to Co Wicklow
Over in Christ Church, in Delgany, there was a great turnout for the charity fundraiser, which began at 10.30am where all present indulged in some sweet treats, tea and coffee, and enjoyed the positive vibes, which is what the event is all about – taking a pause and enjoying the company.
Meanwhile, clients, volunteers and community members enjoyed a fantastic day at St John's Caring Centre in Hacketstown, when it hosted a coffee morning that raised nearly €500 for the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.
With people coming and going throughout the morning, the joyous event saw attendees enjoy a range of cakes baked by centre volunteers to go with their teas and coffees.
Centre manager Sheila Whelan, who oversees St John's care for the elderly, providing meals three days a week and a colossal number of meals on wheels to people in Hacketstown and its surrounding areas, said she was delighted with the funds raised.
'We raised nearly €500, which was brilliant for one morning,' she said.
'We just advertised it locally, and the local community came out in force, and it wasn't necessarily just clients at the centre – anyone and everyone was welcome. The coffee, tea and cakes were done by the volunteers here at the centre, and we had a beautiful day for it. Just a great morning altogether.'
The funds raised from Tea Day go towards the many services The Alzheimer Society of Ireland provides to those living with dementia.
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