THIS May, funds raised from the Tomas MacCormaic Annual Club Golf Classic will assist the Shannon senior citizens club in extending their premises. The golf tournament was renamed to commemorate Tomas MacCormaic, Shannon’s first town clerk, who passed away last year. The current senior citizens club in Shannon was established more than 30 years ago with the purchase of a house in Purcell Park, where the group regularly meet.
From this clubhouse, meals on wheels are prepared and delivered to members who are infirmed and confined to their homes.
Lunches are also provided at the clubhouse on certain week days for those who are mobile but unable to cook for themselves.
The club also arranges bingo sessions, card games, scrabble and other games for their members.
The number of senior citizens looking for the clubs services has greatly increased and the current premises can no longer cater for demand.
To solve the problem the club has purchased the house next door and they require significant fundraising to support this.
The senior citizens are hoping that a company, group or individual will cover or contribute to the cost of running the golf classic and teams of four are also being sought to take part in the event.
Tee times can be reserved by contacting the Shannon Golf Pro-Shop.
