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Lists for trips is in the room behind the Reception desk.
A reminder that the Residents Committee Annual General Meeting is on Friday 19th April at 10.00am in Seabreeze Lounge. During this time reports will be presented by the Chairperson, Treasurer and Village Manager. Any items for the agenda should be sent to the Chairperson - dritchie6B@gmail.com - by Monday 15th. At the end of the meeting the new committee will be announced. This will be followed by morning tea.
Minutes from last year’s AGM are available on the notice board inside Seabreeze (Please do not remove these) Look forward to seeing you all.
Denise Ritchie (Chairperson)
RECENT VISIT BY RV RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVE
The recent visit by Nancy Nielson, regional support person for RV Residents, was of interest to many Pinesong residents. Nancy was able to add to the information that has been widely published about Government's review of Retirement Village legislation. Her presentation encouraged a further fourteen Pinesong residents to add their support by immediately joining this association.
RV Residents has been formed to help ensure that all retirement village residents enjoy the full
benefits of retirement. Further information is available at https://www.rvranz.org.nz/
IONA CHURCH FAIR
Saturday 27 April 8am till 11.30am All Welcome. Loads of quality Bargains Plus, coffee cart, sausage sizzle, homemade cakes. biscuits and sweets. Plenty of interesting books for the up and coming long winter nights.
See you all there.
Many thanks to those who donated goods.
38 Donovan Street Blockhouse Bay
Many thanks Robert Findlay SB415 027 6259342
SUNDAY @ 3
Pinesong’s Inter denominational Church Services Where: Bayview Lounge When: Sunday, 28th April at 3.00 pm Speaker: Andrew Marshall
Join us for our church service in the Bayview Lounge at 3.00 pm on Sunday 28th April. On this occasion Pastor Andrew Marshall of the Blockhouse Bay Community Church will be our speaker. I know you will be blessed by his message.
Join us also for our much-loved hymn singing followed by A good chat over Tea/Coffee and biscuits. A warm welcome to everyone.
Great news - The Buggy transport will be available for our services again. To be transported by our Buggy to the service you will need to book with Alton – Contact 817 2629. To book before Midday Sunday.
Deryck Hunt Villa 229 Ph: 021 289 1875
REVIEW OF THE RETIREMENT VILLAGES ACT 2003:
Options for Change
Many residents will recall the recent visit to Pinesong by Nancy Nielson, regional support person for RV Residents Association of N.Z. At this meeting Nancy spoke of the Submission that this organisation had prepared and presented within Government’s ongoing review of the Retirement Villages Act 2003. The Submission is of considerable interest in that it summarises the views of the over 10,000 people who responded to the Association’s request for help. As well, there is an appended critique of other important material that has been submitted.
Two copies of the RV Residents Association’s Submission have now been obtained and are available for reading in Pinesong’s Library.
VILLAGE SINGALONG
A number of residents have been asking about our monthly gatherings to sing the old songs of yesteryear. Well ..... it’s happening this month!
Friday 26 April, 3-4pm Seabreeze lounge
Everyone is welcome, whether you can keep a tune or not. Just come along and enjoy the company. Judy Nicholls V111
CALLING ALL PINESONG KNITTERS
The shop is overwhelmed at present with knitted garments both big and small. May I suggest that owners select one or two items and donate them to the Waitemata Hospital Auxiliary group who provide newborn, or sick children with a warm colourful garment. With winter approaching this generosity will be so appreciated. You will get the satisfaction of giving love and call to those in need. Please respond to this suggestion positively. Garments may be dropped off at:
Bev Brown 6 Harbour (a member of the above group) or Perdita Barclay 324SB
PINESONG GAMES
The sun did shine, and we had a ball at the Pinesong Games on Tuesday. There were six teams of participants, including one team from the staff lead by Leanne.
They all participated in a round of tabloid sports on the Seabreeze knoll, then were entertained by Val and her Zumba team, before wending their way around the village to try a variety of sports and activities on offer here at Pinesong.
The feedback was terrific – some had never been in the Blokes Shed and marvelled at the skill involved in the works on display there. Others had never tried Petanque or croquet or Fukiya, but think they may have found a new interest to pursue. That’s a fantastic outcome for a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon.
So many people contributed to the success of the day, and I wish to sincerely thank them for their behind the scenes work. We are blessed to have so many people willing to give of their time and talents – thanks very much.
We can now look forward with great anticipation to the next edition of the Pinesong Games – in 2028!
Earl Irving
ZUMBA
Come and join Val, our long time Zumba instructor for her Zumba Gold classes. These are a lower intensity version of the typical Zumba dance/exercise class, if you want a bit of fun with your exercise & enjoy dancing, come and join us at 10am Friday mornings. $10 per class.
PETANQUE
As the evenings are drawing in, from next week Tuesday 19th March, Pentanque will go back to the original time of Tuesday 2pm-3pm.
Thank you.
TABLE TENNIS
We are back enjoying our games in the Lounge on Mondays (1.30-3) and Saturday (10-11.30) plus the quieter (!!) time on Thursdays, (from 1.30 – 3) in the Kauri Room.
This Saturday 10th we will have a club meeting at 11am by the coffee machine when play will be interrupted for short time. This will allow us tot discuss and plan for 2024 together. See you then ...(Pam Choat 0276494969)
OUTDOOR BOWLERS
Past or New If you would like to have a go, Ph Dave: 816 8911 or email
davidjohnson@gmail.com
Loan Bowls Available, our friendly group welcomes you. Play mornings are Mon/Wed/Sat. Cheers Dave.
Activities
SPORTS ACTIVITY CONTACTS
CROQUET
JANET CROSS PH 817-6066 janetcross@xtra.co.nz
PLAYING TIMES 1PM MONDAY/10-11.30AM/TUESDAY/1PM FRIDAY
INDOOR BOWLS
FREDA HOLES PH 817-4300 PLAYING TIME 6.50PM WEDNESDAY
OUTDOOR BOWLS
DAVE JOHNSON PH 816-8911
davidnjohnson13@gmail.com
PLAYING TIMES 9.15AM MONDAY/WEDNESDAY/SATURDAY
PETANQUE
FREDA HOLES PH 817-4300
PH 817-4300 PLAYING TIMES 1.50PM-3PM
SNOOKER
BILL MULES PH 827-4747
PLAYING TIMES 2PM TUESDAY/THURSDAY
TABLE TENNIS
PAM CHOAT PH 817-4826
PLAYING TIMES 1.30-3.00PM— MONDAY & THURSDAY, 9.30AM—11.00AM SATURDAY NEW PLAYERS VERY WELCOME
OUTDOOR BOWLERS
PAST OR NEW—IF YOU WOULD LIKE T HAVE A GO PH DAVE 816-8911 OR EMAIL davidnjohnson13@gmail.com
GROUP DAYS MOND/WED/FRIDAY—9.15AM
CHEERS,
DAVE
PINESONGSTERS
Our Pinesong choir performs twice a year at Pinesong and on numerous occasions in other places. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays at 3.15 pm in the Matai Room.
Judy Nicholls 816 9177
PINESONG CHURCH SERVICES
We hold an interdenominational Church Service once a month, on the 4th Sunday of the month. A wide range of speakers supported by visiting soloists and musicians. We enjoy singing the old hymns and follow the service with a cup of tea or coffee. Services are held in the Bayview Lounge at 3.00 pm, hence the title ‘Sunday @ 3’ All welcome.
Deryck Hunt 021 289 1875
ZUMBA GOLD
Zumba Gold is a fun way to keep fit and mobile. Come and join in with dance exercise to lively music every Friday morning at 9.30 a.m. in the Seabreeze Lounge, move at your own pace. Everybody welcome. For further information contact:
Hilary Chamberlain on 817 6555 or Janet Trainer on 021 252 1471.
BINGO
Come along if you would like to have fun and challenge your brain.We meet 6.30pm in the Matai Room every Monday night. Bring a dabber and $5 which will give you ten games. We have a free raffle prize which is a set of tickets. If you are new we will help you with your tickets. We are a friendly group who just have fun.
Fay Heywood or Aileen Keery -027 560 5287
TABLE TENNIS
We play Mondays at 1.30pm to 3pm, Thursdays at 1.30pm to 3.30pm, and the Saturday 9.30am to 11.30am, in the Kauri Room. Newcomers always welcome. Pam Choat - 817-4826
GARDEN CIRCLE
We have a get-together every first Wednesday of the month at 2.30 to 3.30pm in the Matai Room. New residents all welcome for a chat and share ideas about the gardens, bush and surrounds of the Village. Aileen Keery - 027 560 5287
MOVIES
Once a month we screen a current movie in the Seabreeze Lounge. It is always the third Saturday of the month and it starts at 2.30pm. You will find the Review of the movie to be screened in the Pinesong Press. Fay Heywood - 022 191 5707
RUMMIKUB
Fridays 1.30pm – 3.30pm. Please feel free to join us at Bayview Lounge. We will teach you all the “ins” and “outs” of the game of Rummikub!!
Dot Sutton
MAH JONG
Matai Room
Wednesday Thursday Saturday 10am
We would welcome any new players to join our groups any of these mornings. Do we have any gentlemen? We are short of male players, do come.
Dorothy ph 6716, 817-0576
500 GAME
Just a reminder that anyone wishing to play 500 or to learn or re-learn this great game, we meet in Bayview lounge on Tuesday mornings from 10am-12noon (or even longer). Look forward to seeing you there.
Pat Crow, 6W, 817 7568
BRIDGE
We are a nice friendly group of players but our numbers are dwindling. If anyone is interested in joining us please phone me. We play on Saturdays from 1-4pm and on quiz days till 3.45pm. We also welcome outsiders to make up our numbers. We will be starting again on Saturday 26th January in the Matai Room.
Althea Morley 20 Peninsula – 817-5666
PINESONG BOOK CLUB
A Message to all who love reading a good book: The Pinesong Book Club is held in the Bayview Lounge at 10am on the second Thursday of each month. Please bring $2 as a contribution to something to nibble and wear your name badge. Also if you have a book to bring and tell us about as well, please do so.
ARTS AND CRAFTS.
The art group meets on Wednesdays at 2-30 pm. New members would be made very welcome. If you have never tried painting before, or if the last time you did any arty stuff was at school why not give it a go, just turn up at our class, you won't need any gear, we will supply all you will need to get you started. Give Robin a ring on 817 2212 if you would like to know more.
CARD MAKING
On Thursday mornings we have a Greeting card class.
We make birthday cards and any greeting card you would like. Come along and have a look at us we are a friendly group. We also sell our cards not far to go if you need a card in a hurry. We are in the craft room next to the hairdressers from 10am until 12pm.
Everyone is welcome. Norma Lee 817 0647
TAI CHI
Classes resume on Tuesday 29th January at 9.10am in the Seabreeze lounge area.
Newcomers are welcome and the first class is free.
Cost per session is $5 or a 10 class concession card is available for $50.
Tai Chi improves lower body strength and balance, great foe all joints, spine and helps release stress and tension.
Quintin Derham, the tutor has been coming to Pinesong since 2001. He is very highly qualified and we are fortunate to have him.
Any further enquiries: Vel Fleming on
816 8384
PETANQUE.
Mondays at 3-00pm. Why not come along and join in the fun.
EXERCISE CLASS
Get Physical Exercise Classes, held every Monday at 9.30am in the Seabreeze Lounge, new participants welcome. Anouschka de Gourley, Advanced Rehab
SCRABBLE
To all Scrabble players, past, present and future, we meet at Apr.3` Seabreeze Apts on Tuesday, 1.30pm to 3.30pm. This is more than a game – it is a memory exercise and its fun! All welcome!
Lorna Watt 311 Seabreeze
CRIBBAGE - CHANGE OF VENUE
We have now moved to the Bayview Lounge and will be be playing every Monday afternoon between 2pm and 4pm if you would like to join us.
Daphne Freeman ph 816 8997
CROQUET
Golf croquet regular playing times are Monday and Friday afternoons from 1pm-3pm. Tuesday mornings 10am-11.30am at the croquet green. New players are always welcome.
Janet Cross
LINE DANCING FOR BEGINNERS
To all Residents and Long Time Residents: (both male & female)
Would you like to learn Line Dancing? Both men and women. Have some fun and make new friends.
Gentle exercise for both body and mind with lovely music. The class is on Wednesdays from 1.00 -3.00pm.
Gillian
BRIDGE CLUB and 500 CARD GAME
We would like to extend a welcome to new residents to Pinesong who would like to play/learn either (or both) Bridge or 500. Our groups are very friendly and we would love to see more people join in our social games. Bridge is played on Saturdays in the Matai room (first floor in Seabreeze) from 1-4pm. We play 500 on Tuesday mornings in the Bayview Lounge from 10am -12 noon. We also extend this invitation to all existing Pinesong residents. We look forward to seeing you there.
For more information:
Bridge: phone Riet Bergers 816- 8441
or Pat Crow on 817-7568
For 500: ph Pat Crow 817-7568
OPERA
Opera Appreciation Group meets the 4th Thursday of the month from 1-3pm in the Matai Room. For further information please phone:
Margaret Adams 917 6595
SCRAPBOOKING
Scrapbooking Craft day 1st Friday of the month.
Scrapbooking is putting photos into albums sorting or framing even if you do on tablet come and join
Us and if you have any other craft you are doing you are welcome to join us
Time 9.30am to 12pm longer if you wish.
Ph Tina on 817 1940
PATCHWORK GROUP
Weekly on Tuesday 1.15-3pm. Everybody welcome. Enjoy the sunshine in the Craft Room!
Patricia, 817 7073
TITIRANGI LADIES PROBUS CLUB
We meet on the 3rd Monday of the month in Iona Presbyterian Church Hall, Blockhouse Bay at 1.30pm.
New members are always welcome, and if you would like to come along, meet some new friends, perhaps meet some old ones too, and enjoy the socialising; we would love to see you.
If you have any questions please give me a call.
Ann Ramsden Ph: 816-8365
WEST AUCKLAND MENS PROBUS meets on the first Friday each month at Kelston Community Centre and we are looking for new members. We have interesting speakers, occasional luncheons and organised outings. The primary object of the Club is fellowship. If interested please phone:
Ken Webster Ph 817 6441, 17 The Point.
TITIRANGI LADIES PROBUS CLUB
We meet on the 3rd Monday of the month in Iona Presbyterian Church Hall, Blockhouse Bay at 1.30pm.
New members are always welcome, and if you would like to come along, meet some new friends, perhaps catch up with some old ones, and enjoy the socialising; we would love to see you.
If you have any questions please give me a call.
Ann Ramsden Ph: 816-8365
