FAQ
When was the club formed?
It was formed about 15 years ago and has grown in membership most years.
Is this a swingers club?
Nope. You have got the wrong site.
Try another search. Google is good!
What do you mean by single?
We mean- able to go out without
hurting someone else. Or being put-out if someone else were to go out
without you. Unattached. Free as a bird... that type of thing.
Do I have to organise events?
No. Well- you do actually- you do have to organise yourself to make contact with event organisers!
And as time goes by- you may find you may like to host an event of your interest.
I am shy but want to meet new people.
Welcome to an opportunity to flourish. I think most of us have been in this space. Have a look at the Newsletter
page and see what catches your interest. It will take an effort as
everyone will be new to you. But by the third event, you should find
yourself among familiar faces.
I dont have a life.
Sometimes we have to step outside our
comfort zone and press a few buttons to light up the christmas tree
(which can be worrying for your neighbours when it is not December or
time for the mid-winter party!). And sometimes everyone has left and
the power is turned off. So while there is some life in the laptop
battery, have a look at the Join page.
What is New Horizons?
New Horizons is a non-profit social and
friendship group run by its members. Origionally based in East
Auckland- now has many members from other areas of Auckland.
How does it work?
New Horizons runs a busy calendar of social
events and provides its members with the opportunity to make new
friends and participate in a variety of activities.
How is it organised?
Each month all our members are invited to
a meeting at which the following month's events are proposed, discussed
and planned. Any member can propose activities and participate in
organising events.
The calendar of events is incorporated into a monthly newsletter which is sent to all members.
Is there a committee?
There is always a committee! And New
Horizons have one as well. It consists of elected members, a
chairperson, treasurer and others with particular responsibilities.
Their role is to assemble and post or email the monthly newsletter
constructed at the monthly planning meeting by the members, keep
membership records, organise the Xmas party, run the bank account, and
ensure the smooth running of all administration of group business.
So what are the events?
Events are many and varied, organised
and run by members. They include movie nights, parties, barbecues,
dining out, pot luck dinners, walks, excursions, shows, weekends away,
picnics etc.
What does it cost?
The annual fee is currently $45 and
includes a free ticket to the Christmas party. If you join after the
Christmas function and before 31 March, membership for that period is
currently $10. All memberships are renewed on 31 March each year. When
attending a social event at someone's home each member pays $3 to the
host/hostess - this helps cover the cost of coffee, tea and incidentals.
There are no other additional charges for attending events unless an
event is catered. Participation in events in terms of cost is the
actual cost of the event, i.e. If you go to a movie-night you pay only
for your movie ticket.