November/December 2007 Events:

Bereavement Group Session Starting Monday, November 12th @ 11:00am for six weeks.

Drug & Alcohol Abuse Workshop including open Q & A session - Wednesday, November 14th @ 8:00pm.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention annual web cast, followed by open or private discussion with professional counselors - Saturday, November 17th @ 1:00pm.

Free Mammograms for women over 40 years - Thursday, November 29th. Call 1800-564-6868 to make an appointment.

Moms & Tots "Santa Day" - Tuesday, December 18th.

Senior Group Christmas Dinner - Tuesday, December 18th.

Annual Dinner Dance - Saturday, October 6th, 2007:

Our annual dinner dance took place at the Lake Isle Country Club, New Rochelle, on Saturday, October 6th, 2007.

We were very proud and priviled to honor three extremely deserving individuals this year - Ciaran Staunton, Seamus Galvin & Joe Carty - all of whom have done so much for the Irish and Irish-American community here in New York and beyond.

Music was provided by the very popular band "Rumor Has It" with very talented guest singers, dancers and musicians invited up on the night.

The event was a great success and we look forward to seeing you all again next year.

New York Irish Sumo Wrestling Championship 2007

The first ever New York Irish Sumo Wrestling Challenge (of the inflatable kind!) was held in Rory Dolans on Sunday, September 23rd, 2007.

Local businesses nominated two people each to take part in an epic battle to win the title and a cash prize of $1,000. The eventual winner was Mickey Cusack from An Bodhran.

The day was enjoyed by a crowd of over 500 people, with live music, face painting for children, wheel of fortune, a cow milking contest and a barbeque provided by Rory Dolan's.

We would like to thank Rory Dolan and his staff, Joan Henchy, Genny Toland and many more who voluntarily helped out with this fundraiser and made it the great success that it was.

Annual Sponsored 5k Walk/Fun Run - Sunday, May 13th, 2007:

Our annual sponsored walk in aid of the Aisling Center and the Irish Volunteers for the Homeless took place on Sunday, May 13th. Refreshments were very kindly provided The Rambling House after the event. Over 70 people took part in the walk/fun run. A big thank you to all the participants and the sponsors. We look forward to seeing you all again next year.

May 2nd, 2007: President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, visits the Aisling Center:

President McAleese visited the Aisling Center to meet with the people of Yonkers and Woodlawn community. She was presented with a beautiful quilt knitted by hand by our senior group. The design and color of the quilt were the county flags of the 32 counties and the Irish flag in the center. She also received a copy of "While Mem'ry Brings Us Back Again". Over 100 people attended.

Substance Abuse Information Worshop:

The Aisling Irish Community Center held a workshop to provide information on substance misuse on March 30th. Three professional counselors were there on the night to offer advice and resource information. Given the success of this information workshop, it is planned to hold another one in September.

In the meantime, if you, or someone you care about, need help with a drug or alcohol problem, please contact the center @ 914-237-5121 to make a confidential appointment with one of our counselors, all of whom specialize in substance abuse issues.

November 8th, 2006: Launch of Senior Cultural Project - "While Mem'ry Brings Us Back Again"

The Aisling Irish Community Center launched its senior cultural project at the Irish Consulate on Tuesday, November 28th. The book is a volume of memoirs by Irish emigrants to the U.S. between 1927-1964 compiled by Frances Browner. "While Mem'ry Brings Us Back Again" is based on interviews with the participants recorded over the past year. The book includes photographs, past and present, and priceless memorabilia depicting the emigrant experience in America. It will be available for at the Aisling Center and online through our website at a cost of $20 (plus shipping & handling fees). All proceeds go to the Aisling Center.

August 11th, 2006: New look Aisling Center web site is Launched

The Aisling Irish Community Center web site has been given a much needed face lift. Development has been ongoing over the summer, and finally today the new site was launched. If anyone has any suggestions for the web site, please e-mail the webmaster with your suggestions.