Cabra Dominicans

Spring Term
2012
Adult Education Centre
SION HILL
Blackrock, Co. Dublin
Tel: 288 6832 / 288 2075
www.dominicansisters.com
All general information needed is available
on the back of this brochure.

Tutors / Facilitators / Guides
HEATHER ABRAHAMSON: BA Mod. (Hons.) Italian &
French, Trinity College. Has many years' experience in Adult
Education.
MARIA BLAKE: Trained and danced with a number of international
teachers. She has many years' experience of the dance.
MONICA BYRNE: Works in counselling, spiritual
development and retreats with adults and young people.
MARIE HELÈNE DOLAN: BA, French & English, Brest
University. Experienced French teacher, including many years in
the Alliance Française, Dublin.
PHILDUNNE:MA, UCD inModern Drama. Has many years'
experience teaching English literature from Primary School
level to adult level.
SR. ELIZABETH FITZPATRICK: MA in Christian
Spirituality, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska. Qualified
spiritual director. Trained in Ignatian Retreats.
SR. BLANAID GALLAGHER: Experienced teacher and
pastoral worker. Facilitator of Centering Prayer Groups.Works
on a Retreat Team.
ANN HEALY: BA (Hons.) Eng.Lit. Media & Cultural Studies
(IADT). Experienced teacher of crafts.
MARIELE HESPER: BA, H Dip in Ed., Diploma in Special
Education, UCD. Native German speaker. Experienced teacher
at second and third level.
MARIANNE HOLLAND: Graduate of the Irish Yoga
Association, with years of experience in this field. Also gives
classes in Killiney. Telephone: 01-285 8891.
SR. HONOR McCABE: BA, H.Dip, UCC. MA in Spiritual
Development, Maryvale Institute. Experienced teacher at
secondary and tertiary levels.
SR. MARY McCOOEY: M.Sc., B.Mus., Board Certified
Music Therapist, with wide experience in this field.
ROSALEEN POWER: NT. Many years' experience, with a
particular interest in Art & Craft.
SR. FIONNUALA QUINN: MA in Religious Education,
Spiritaul Director and Retreat giver.
FR. PIERRE SIMSON: M.Afr. Many years' experience in
tutoring scripture students in Kenya, Uganda and Jerusalem. Has
worked with Adults' Bible Groups in recent years in Dublin.
DÁIRE STEVENSON: BA, Irish and Economics, H.Dip.
UCD. Experienced Irish teacher with children and adults.
BEATRICE STEWART: MA, Artist, with many years'
experience working with adults. Has exhibited her own work in
many venues.
MARY VAUGHAN: BA in Theology & Philosophy, MA in
Biblical Studies, Milltown Institute.
GENERAL INFORMATION
ENQUIRIES: Tel: 288 6832/3 or 288 2075
POSTAL BOOKINGS: to Adult Education Centre,
Dominican Convent, Sion Hill, Blackrock, Co. Dublin.
FEES are payable in advance as classes must be cancelled
if numbers booking for them are insufficient. Mode of
payment is by cheque, or money order - cash is
acceptable if one is registering in person.
REGISTRATION: (a) In person at the centre on
Tuesday, 10th January andWednesday, 11th January
- 10.30am-12 noon or
(b) By post - at least two weeks before the classes
commence. Refunds are given only if a course is
cancelled by the Centre.
INSURANCE: The Centre does not accept any
responsibility for personal injury attendees may suffer
while on the premises, inside or outside it, nor for any
property mislaid, stolen or damaged anywhere on the
campus.
TRANSPORT:
(A) CARS: Entrance is from Merrion Avenue only: the
turn for this (no gate) is on the right as you come up the
avenue from Blackrock, shortly before the traffic lights at
Cross Avenue. Car parking is in front and also at the
side of the Centre.
(B) DART: to Blackrock Station (10-15 minutes walk to
the Centre).
(C) BUSES: Nos. 5 and 17 stop near the traffic lights,
close to Sion Hill - on Merrion Avenue.
Nos. 7, 7A, 8 and 45 stop at the Blackrock
end of Merrion Avenue, beside the park.
Nos. 46A, 63, 64, 84 stop at the Stillorgan
end of Merrion Avenue (15 minutes walk
down to the Centre) or 17 bus.
PLEASE NOTE: Mobile phones must be turned off
when one is attending a class. Also any necessary calls
need to be made, or taken, outside of the classroom.
Rental Matters: Some rooms in the Centre are
available for meetings, courses etc., (but not on a fulltime
basis). For details telephone 288 2075.
If no reply, leave a message for the call to be returned.
o No smoking permitted in any part of the Centre o

TUESDAYS
1. Jeremiah - A Great Prophet 24 Jan.-13 Mar.
Pierre Simson, M.Afr. 10.30-12.00 noon
His name does not immediately bring to ourminds images of joy, of
enthusiasm. So often it is connected in our memories with
'Lamentations'. But, actually if Jeremiah did lament at times - and
rightly so - he is also a great herald of hope - hope in a God who is
full of compassion, a God who offers us a 'New Covenant', which
will renew our hearts. Jeremiah will help us on our way to Jesus'
Passion, but also to the great triumph of His love at Easter. €90
2. Hatha Yoga 17 Jan.-20 Mar.
Marianne Holland N.B. 10.00-11.30am
The emphasis here will be on body and health awareness. This
yoga, well practised, should cure sometimes, relieve often and relax
always! Comfortable clothing and sleeping bag required. €110
3. French (Advanced Beginners) Level 2 24 Jan.-13 Mar.
Marie Helène Dolan 10.30-12.00 noon
An easy and relaxed atmosphere where advanced beginners will
develop language skills required for everyday practical situations.€90
4. Italian, (Improvers) Ciao Bella! 24 Jan.-13 Mar.
Heather Abrahamson 10.30-12.00 noon
Italian for enjoyment: keep it up in a fun and informal way. €90
5. Centering Prayer - Introduction 24 Jan.-13 Mar.
Fionnuala Quinn 10.30-12.00 noon
This course introduces the method of Centering Prayer and looks
at prayer as relationship, use of the Sacred Word and deepening
one's relationship with God. It includes DVDs featuring Cistercian,
Thomas Keating. €90
6. Crochet? ForMe? 24 Jan.-14 Feb.
Ann Healy / Rosaleen Power N.B. 2.00-4.00pm
Discover its verstility and pleasure, as you learn all the baic skills,
including reading patterns - and more - in a small, friendly group.
Class suitable for beginners and for those returning to the craft. €60
7. Crochet? ForMe? (continued) 21 Feb.-13 Mar.
Ann Healy / Rosaleen Power N.B. 2.00-4.00pm
Discover its verstility and pleasure, as you learn all the baic skills,
including reading patterns - and more - in a small, friendly group.
Class suitable for beginners and for those returning to the craft. €60
8. Painting! For me? Why not? 24 Jan.-13 Mar.
Beatrice Stewart N.B. 2.00-4.00 pm
Enjoy - and surprise yourself - with other enthusiasts. Bring along
your own paints, etc. €95
9. German (Improvers) 24 Jan.-13 Mar.
Mariele Hesper 2.30-4.00 pm
Become ever more comfortable with this language as you increase
your knowledge of and fluency in it.. €90
10. Hatha Yoga 17 Jan.-20 Mar.
Marianne Holland 8.00-9.30pm
The emphasis here will be on body and health awareness. This
yoga, well practised, should cure sometimes, relieve often and
relax always! Comfortable clothing and sleeping bag required.
€110
WEDNESDAYS
11. Hatha Yoga 18 Jan.-21 Mar.
Marianne Holland N.B. 10.00-11.30am
The emphasis here will be on body and health awareness. This
yoga, well practised, should cure sometimes, relieve often and
relax always! Comfortable clothing and sleeping bag required.
€110
12. TheWonder ofWhoWe Are 25 Jan.-14 Mar.
Monica Byrne 10.30-12.00 noon
Taking time to question who we are and the purpose of life allows
us to wonder and wander in deep places within ourselves. Come
and see where we live. €90
13. Centering Prayer 25 Jan.-14 Mar.
Blanaid Gallagher, O.P. N.B. 10.00-12.00 noon
The Spiritual Journey according to Fr. Thomas Keating: for those
who have completed the introductory course in Centering Prayer.
€90
14. St. Paul: HowWell Do I Know Him? 25 Jan.-14 Mar.
Mary Vaughan 10.30-12.00 noon
We will study the passionate writings of St. Paul, Rabbinic Jew,
Apostle to the Gentiles, and first Christian Theologian, who
assures us that "If God is with us, who is against us?". €90
THURSDAYS
15. Enjoying English 26 Jan.-15 Mar..
Phil Dunne 10.30-12.00 noon
Do you enjoy reading?Would you like to read more widely? This
class offers insight, discussion and enjoyment to further your own.
€90
16. Irish forAll 26 Jan.-15Mar.
Dáire Stevenson 10.30 am -12.00 noon
An opportunity to revise and improve your knowledge of our
national language, all aspects of it, in a relaxed, enjoyable way.
€90
17. French (Advanced) Level 4 26 Jan.-15 Mar.
Marie Helène Dolan 10.30-12.00 noon
Be ever more at ease in this languge, as you increase your
knowledge, fluency and enjoyment of it. The emphais will be on
conversation. €90
18. "Eternal God's Merciful Love" 26 Jan.-16 Feb.
Honor McCabe, O.P. 10.30-12.00 noon
The image and likeness of God as seen in the writings ofWilliam
of Saint Thierry. €45
19. "In the Morning Let Me Know Your Love"23 Feb.-15 Mar.
Honor McCabe, O.P. 10.30-12.00 noon
Contemplation in the School of St. Victor, Paris. €45
20. Musical Mornings 26 Jan.-15 Mar.
Mary McCooey, MSHR, MSC, MUSB 10.30-12.00 noon
Presenting the best of classical music in an informal and
welcoming atmosphere, a programme mixing the great classics
with items that Sir HenryWood, the first conductor of the Proms,
referred to as 'novelties'. Come and enjoy the morning. €90
21. TheWonder ofWhoWe Are 26 Jan.-15 Mar.
Monica Byrne 8.00-9.30pm
Taking time to question who we are and the purpose of life allows
us to wonder and wander in deep places within ourselves. Come
and see where we live. €90
22.Meditation Group Throughout the year.
Meets from 8.00-9.00 pm
The Group's aim is to allow God's mysterious presence within us
to become a reality in our lives. The John Main approach to
meditation within the Christian tradition is used.
Small, voluntary contribution.
FRIDAYS
23. French (Intermediate) Level 3 27 Jan.-16 Mar.
Marie Helène Dolan 10.30-12.00 noon
Be ever more comfortable with your French as you increase your
knowledge, fluency and enjoyment of it. The emphasis will be on
conversation. €90
24. Circle Dance / Dance Meditation 27 Jan.-16 Mar..
Maria Blake 10.30-12.00 noon
Experience freedom of movement, joy, peace, community, as you
Circle Dance to beautiful music, while being open to yourself, to
the group and to what the dance stirs in you. No previous
experience necessary. A warm welcome for all. €90
25. Make the Big Switch! 27 Jan.-17 Feb.
Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, OSF 10.30-12.00 noon
From: Ego Consciousness To: Spiritual Consciousness thus saving
unnecessary suffering and savouring inner stillness and peace.€45
26. Make the Big Switch! 24 Feb.-16 Mar.
Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, OSF 10.30-12.00 noon
From: Ego Consciousness To: Spiritual Consciousness thus saving
unnecessary suffering and savouring inner stillness and peace.€45