Interest groups meet weekly, monthly or randomly, and are coordinated by a member with an interest in the activity. Your ideas and help are appreciated to keep these groups vibrant.
MAHJONG
Anne Doyle:
HAPPY SNAPPERS
Warren Dellow:
Tuesday 20 August, 2.45pm
Our next meeting will be held at Alan Shadwell’s villa, Villa 14, 16 Sargeson
Street, Stoke (part of the Summerset Village Complex). The topic for August is
‘Reflection’.
CYCLING
Allan Kilner:
Weekly on a Tuesday at 9.30
Rides are emailed on a Friday for the following Tuesday
MONDAY WALKERS
Sid McDouall:
Meet at 9.30am, walks are one hour (or as you choose). Then coffee and cake!
If seriously wet, just meet for coffee and cake at 10.30am. All walks are flatish.
We love seeing folk who just join us for coffee, but it's helpful to know
numbers! Cafes are booked a month ahead with a guestimate, then confirmed
on the day, after we've counted the walkers. Please call/text and let the
organiser know before 9.30am.
5 Aug: Port Nelson
PARK: in Vickerman St, near Anchor Bar & Grill
COFFEE: Rutherford Hotel
12 Aug: Willow Walk
PARK: near Brook St Store, Brook St.
COFFEE: Melrose House
19 Aug: Stoke Hospice area
PARK: Isel Park, near the gates
COFFEE: Pics
26 Aug: Berryfields, Richmond
PARK: Alioke Cafe
COFFEE: Alioke Cafe
SOCIAL BRIDGE
Laurie Rothenberg
TBA.
SOCIAL GOLF
Derek Newman:
Usually the first Monday of the month
Weather dependent – check with Derek.
GOURMET GROUP
Peter Jamieson
Third quarter Burgundian-themed dinners are underway. Fourth quarter
brunch menu will be going out to group members in early August.
The Akaroa Cooking School is coming up, so please ensure you are booked in.
Payments are due by 15 August. (See separate supplement to this newsletter.)
End-of-year party: Sunday 8 December, 12:30 to 3:30pm.
LOOKING OUT
Tony Elliott:
On Friday 30 August, Alex Rutherford will take us round the aircraft he built,
and a second of the type under construction in the same hanger.
A great example of knowledge combined with practical expertise.
Arrangements to follow.
BOOK CLUB
Heather Heath
Usually the second Tuesday of the month at 3pm
The next meeting is 13 August at Helen Hoby’s place, 1/11A Brougham Street,
Nelson. The book is Wavewalker by Suzanne Heywood. Please let Helen, 021
140 4919, know if you are attending.
MOVIE (and PIZZA)
GROUP
Karen and Louise
Usually the third Wednesday of the month
The next movie night is Wednesday 21 August. If you are interested in being
on the email list, please let Louise or Karen know. They will email the relevant
movies closer to the time. Please let them know if you would like to join the
group for pizza after the movie.
LUNCH BUNCH
Sally Astridge:
Usually the Wednesday of the week following the Club Meeting.
Wednesday 24 July at 12:00 noon.
This month we are meeting at The Tides (previously Trailways) on Trafalgar
Street. We look forward to your joining us. Call Sally, 03 545 2244, if you are
attending.
SOCIAL CLIMBERS
Leonie Cameron
Wednesday 22 August – Maitai Valley
Maitai Golf Course - Sharland's Hill - Fireball - Maitai Walk. Leader John
Bealing. Meet 9.30am at the Maitai Golf Course car park (2nd entrance) up the
Maitai Valley. Bring lunch, a drink, warm/waterproof jacket and wear sturdy
shoes, or better, boots with good tread.
Route is via golf course, up Fireball Road to trig at the top of Sharland's Hill
(352 m). Have lunch (4 tables, seat 24 people) overlooking Nelson. Down to
Tantragee Saddle, then further down to the river and our cars.
Trip is about 10 km and should take 3.5 to 4.5 hours (with lunch stop). Climb
amounts to about 320 m.