Newsletter: January 2018
Firstly, and most importantly, wishing you a very Happy New Year.TUESDAY 2ND JANUARY RED FENCE WALK
11 am FERRY BUILDING
Let’s go to town and see the large cruise ship, Ovation of the Seas.
Then walk along the Red Fence bordering the wharves.
Contact us for further information. See the 'Join' tab to the left.
THURSDAY 4TH JANUARY CLUB & NEW MEMBERS NIGHT
6:30 pm. THE BARREL INN, HOWICK
The Barrel Inn is in Cook Street, Howick, where we can mix and mingle with old, new, and prospective club members for a couple of hours.
Come along for dinner or just a drink and, of course, a laugh or two.
Contact us for further information.
THURSDAY 11TH JANUARY TAKEAWAYS ON THE BEACH
6 pm BUCKLANDS BEACH
Join us at the beach with your takeaway meal.
Meet at the beach.
Just turn up and enjoy an evening in the fresh air with friends.
Contact us for further information.
SATURDAY 13TH JANUARY GROOVE IN THE GRAPES
2.30 pm TURANGA CREEK WINEYARDS, WHITFORD
Join us for an afternoon of music in a picnic atmosphere.
There will be Jazz, Cuban, Blues music.
The music starts at 3 pm and will continue until 9 pm.
Pack some snacks, some drinks, a chair and sunscreen.
Cost $20.
They are pre-selling the tickets already, so it may a good idea to purchase your tickets as soon as possible.
Contact us for further information.
SUNDAY 14th JANUARY PLANNING MEETING & POT LUCK DINNER
4 PM HOWICK
Meet for this month’s planning meeting with your ideas for the February newsletter.
Bring along a plate to share for the pot luck dinner and enjoy an evening with friends.
B.Y.O. drinks.
$3 hostess fee applies.
Contact us for further information.
SATURDAY 20TH JANUARY WAIHEKE ISLAND
9.00 am FERRY
Meet for the 9 am sailing on Sealink to Waiheke Island.
For those who would like to explore the island, there is hop on, hop off bus.
Bring some food with you if you would like to cut down on costs, or we could find somewhere to eat.
Adult fare is $36-50 Return, Gold Card FREE.
Hop On Bus as at October was $25.
Contact us for further information.
SUNDAY 21ST JANUARY ANNUAL SUMMER PICNIC
T B A (open from 10am-4pm) HOWICK HISTORICAL VILLAGE
Come and meet the villagers at the annual summer picnic held at the village.
There will be traditional games, crafts, baking and more.
The usual admission fee applies, and there’s a café on site.
The village is situated in Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga.
Contact us for further information.
SATURDAY 27TH JANUARY JAPANESE MEAL
6.30 PM
Join us for an evening meal.
Meet at the restaurant.
BYO but with a $1.50 glass charge.
Mains from $14-50.
The restaurant has easy parking.
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MONDAY 29TH JANUARY HERENGA WAKA FESTIVAL
10.30 am ANZ VIADUCT EVENTS CENTRE & VIADUCT HARBOUR
Get up close to Auckland's unique Maori heritage and culture with music, kapa haka, crafts, food, healing, tattooing, waka rides etc.
We can also take in SeePort Festival at Captain Cooks Wharf.
Contact us for further information.