Newsletter for April to June 2015

Chairman - John Young
Treasurer - Hamish MacLeod
Tel: 031 572 4421
Tel: 031 564 9620
Email: young@absamail.co.za
Email: macmilne@telkomsa.net
Newsletter for April to June 2015
Chairman’s Message
Dear Friends
There is little to report this quarter as the Club appears to be functioning well. In spite of a couple of
resignations, new enrolments have ensured that membership remains fairly stable. However, members are
far more interested in the programme of events than any preamble.
There has been some interest in Ageless Grace following the last meeting. Fiona Furness, who gave the
interesting exercise discussion, requires a minimum of 10/12 persons to form a new group. However,
Fiona holds a class at 1500 hours every Monday at Rolling Hills Country Club, and the Committee of
Rolling Hills Club has agreed that SAARP members may also attend this class. If you wish to attend
please advise Fiona on 083 2585880. Each half-hour session costs R25.
We welcome the following new members and hope they will participate in and enjoy the various activities
arranged by the Club: Heather Gale, Joan Geils, Denise Irvine, Audri Mortimer, Lynne Murray, Lynette
Reed, Mary Schreiber and Jane Young.
It has been suggested that it is time to introduce new blood onto the committee; consequently we welcome
June Burnett and Toni Farrell, and look forward to their future contributions to the social calendar.
Don’t forget that subscriptions for 2015 are now due, viz. R30 for single persons and R50 for a couple.
Payment can be made to Hamish MacLeod at any coffee morning, or by cheque made payable to “SAARP
Umhlanga Social Club” and posted to The Treasurer, 15 Edgeley Road, Durban North, 4051.
Calendar of Events
John Young – Chairman.
Monday Coffee Mornings at St Michael’s Church, Durban View Road, Umhlanga at 9.30am
Tues.
7 April
NOT Easter Monday. A representative from CROW will talk about the aims and
functions of the Centre for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife.
Caterers: Janet Messenger, Philip & Brenda Meyer, Margaret & Ken Miles, Malcolm &
Julia Nicholas, Joy Nicholson, Lorraine Oosthuis, Reneé & Peter Wade.
Mon.
4 May
A representative from the KZN Sharks Board will talk about their activities.
Caterers: Della Pearson, James & Mary Perkins, Ivanka Reynolds, Pamela Sawyer, Joan
Shanks, Pauline Statham, Stan & Liz Stott.
Mon.
1 June
Councillor Shaun Riley will talk about the future of Virginia Airport and
other items of local interest.
Caterers: Robin & Athlone Morris, Isobel Taylor, Shirley Valentin, Joy van de Riet,
Patricia van Os, Hendrina van Rooyen, Sydney van Staden.
RESTAURANT MEALS: 12.00 for 12.30 for all venues
Thursday
9 April
Lunch at Jimmy’s, Glenashley (under new management).
Menu choice:
(a) fish and chips, (b) steak and chips, or (c) prawns and rice.
Actual cost R60, including tip, tea/coffee/wine/beer. Cost to members R50.
Payment and choice of meal to Hamish MacLeod, on or before 7 April.
Wed.
22 April
Brunch at Café de Royal, Royal Durban Golf Club at the racecourse,
9.30 for 10.00 am. Use Gate 15.
Menu:
2 eggs, 2 rashers of bacon, 2 slices of toast, 2 slices of tomato, Coffee/tea.
Actual cost R25 including tip (reduced from R28 last visit); cost to members R20.
Payment to Hamish MacLeod, on or before 7 April.
Wed
13 May/
Thur
21 May
Lunch at the Mayfair Café, Woolworth’s Centre, Mackeurtan Avenue
Menu choice:
(a) battered/grilled fish and chips, (b) steak and chips, or
(c) grilled chicken and Mediterranean vegetables.
Actual cost R60 including tea/coffee/wine/beer and tip. Cost to members R50.
Payment and choice of meal to Hamish MacLeod,on or before 4 May.
Wed
10 June
Brunch at Refresh Restaurant, Food Lovers Market, La Lucia Mall, 9.30 for 10.00am.
Menu:
Eggs, bacon, tomato, toast, coffee, tea.
Actual cost R30, cost to members R25.
Payment to Hamish MacLeod, on or before 1 June.
Thursday
18 June
Lunch at Rolling Hills C.C.
Menu choice, including a small dessert:
(a) hake and chips, (b) curried chicken and sambals, or
(c) stuffed pork fillet with prunes and nuts.
Actual price R65, including tip; cost to members R55
Take own drinks.
Tea/coffee available at R8.
Payment to Hamish MacLeod, with choice of meal on or before 1 June.
VISITS
Wed
27 May
Tour of Albany Bakeries, 1061 North Coast Road, Mobeni
Maximum number 20. Meet at 10 a.m. at the bakery.
Names to Hamish MacLeod on or before 4 May.
Wed
24 June
Tour of glass-blowing establishment, 6 Key Ridge Road, Shongweni.
Maximum number 15. Meet at venue at 10.00 am.
Cost R20. Payment to Hamish MacLeod on or before 1 June.
Artisans recommended by members:
M Pavid
Watchmaker: Repairs to any watches and clocks.
9 Middlebrook Avenue, Virginia: Tel: 031 5647445; Cell: 083 271877.
SAARP…SAARP…SAARP…SAARP