Greetings to all our Members,
On behalf of the committee I hope you’ve been enjoying our gorgeous Summer and as we close in on Autumn we look forward to more get togethers. After all, Autumn is a more settled time and we’re certainly not ready to hunker down for Winter just yet!
Reflecting on our Christmas event last November, we had so much positive feedback---that it was the best ever, food was plentiful and the venue was superb! So on the strength of that I have re-booked for this year----Friday 29th November.
There were many new faces and I do believe the power of social media---love it or hate it---has been partly responsible for such a fantastic turn out as well as word of mouth and our new website. www.foldedwings.co.nz
3 long standing members were recognised as Life Members
1) Ann Grieve for her time on the committee as Vice President and President and fundraising in the early years for many charities----one being Bethany for unmarried Mums! Seems weird now doesn’t it that there was a home for such women!
2) Raewyn Lockington- also serving as secretary in the early years. Donating flowers from her Floral Art business in Epsom for various functions. She has been very resourceful in recent times raising money to purchase toiletries for women and girls in need.
3) Nicola Mitchell who has served as Secretary and President more than once. She and her husband Barrie very generously over the years opened up their lovely home for Christmas parties and fundraising functions when we were short on funds. Also ----a worthy recipient and below is a letter from Barrie.
Greetings Maggie,
The events of last Friday evening completely overwhelmed Nicola, it was such a wonderful surprise. May I take this opportunity on her behalf to thank you as Lady President and the 2018 Committee for this kind gesture in awarding Nicola Life Membership, I’m sure as much as she can will cherish this award as Folded Wings has and will remain close to her heart.
With every good wish,
Barrie
All 3 ladies received a set of grey leather coasters embossed with the Folded Wings logo and a bouquet of flowers.
Our association have donated $1000 to Look Good Feel Better our chosen charity for this year.
We will continue with our Quiz evenings as they are so much fun and a great way to connect with like-minded members on a casual basis-----we usually are at the bottom so if quizzes are your thing please come along-----we need your expertise!
The next Quiz evening is Tuesday March 19th Horse and Trap Mt Eden https://www.facebook.com/pg/HorseandTrap/events/
6pm for drinks and dinner, quiz starts at 7pm. Please let us know if you’d like to attend as we need to book our space- reply to foldedwingsnz@gmail.com
We’re planning on a Mid-Winter Christmas event so save the date of June 22nd. As we have to pay a deposit we do need to know the level of interest so please email foldedwingsnz@gmail.com to indicate you are interested. We figured it wasn’t too cold in June and that as long as it was cosy we could entice you out!
MONTHLY COFFEE GROUPS
North Shore last Thursday of the month at Kings Garden Centre, 1 Nile Rd, Forrest Hill---just off the motorway at Northcote Rd. The North Shore----a great place to live and to visit!
City the first Friday of the month at La Cigale 69 St Georges Bay Rd----take the Port exit.
Both from 10.30am and usually for an hour.
Love to see you there.
Enjoy the rest of the long Summer nights as they are getting shorter and only 1 more month of day light saving.
See you soon
Maggie Hanna
President