Dear Callies,

Its almost time to pack away the winter woollies yeah! I for one cannot wait for the warmer weather. My Banksia rose is starting to flower, the news leaves are coming out on the trees, roses have been pruned, soon it will be flowers all the way. September is officially spring month so enjoy.

 

Previous Function

This was a bit of a disaster as the Motel was very busy, food was late being served and orders were mixed up. The quality was, however, still enjoyable and the company good. Unfortunately it was out of the hands of the committee so better luck next time.

 

Next Function

Date:…………………………………. Sunday 4^th September

Time:………………………………… 12.30 for 13.00

Venue:………………………………. Gardens Tennis Club

Price:………………………………. R40 for Beef or Chicken Curry and Rice

………………………………………. & Pudding

RSVP:……………………………….. Mary before the 29^th August.

Mary…………………………………. 0538614980 Cell: 0832312153

Own drinks or Cash Bar

All welcome!

 

Round & About

 

1. There is a request for email addresses to send news letters and other relevant information to members. Please send them to me at maryp@hotmail.co.za
2. Joy doing well after her op but has to have another round of chemo. Doctors pleased with her progress!
3. Mike Emery having a hard time with his legs, finding it difficult to walk and drive.
4. Patons very proudly showing off the new grandson and enjoying Andreas company.

 

Laugh for the day!

 

A public school teacher was arrested today at O R Tambo International airport as he attempted to board a flight while in possession of a ruler, a protractor, a compass, a slide-rule and a calculator. At a morning press conference, the Deputy President said he believes the man is a member of  the notorious Al-Gebra movement. He did not identify the man, who has been charged by the Metro Police with carrying weapons of math instruction.
‘Al-Gebra is a problem for us’, the Deputy Prez said. ‘They derive
solutions by means and extremes, and sometimes go off on tangents in search of absolute values .’ They use secret code names like ‘X’ and ‘Y’ and refer to themselves as ‘unknowns’, but we have determined that they belong to a common denominator of the axis of medieval with co-ordinates in every country. As the Greek philanderer Isosceles used to say, ‘There are three sides to every triangle’.
When asked to comment on the arrest, President Zuma would not comment, but Joeliehaas Malenema said, ‘If God had wanted us to have better weapons of math instruction, he would have given us more fingers and toes.’ Luthuli House aides told reporters they could not recall a more intelligent or profound statement by Joeliehaas. It is believed that another Nobel Prize for Woodwork will follow.

 

Yours Aye,

 Mary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

News Letter – March 2011

Dear Callies,

It is always a pleasure to get together at socials and the Brunch was no exception. Sincere thanks to the men who did the cooking, and to the ladies who made toast, washed dishes, brought muffins etc. I know that sometimes it can be quite a mission to clean up but the committee is truly grateful to all who help, even the visitors. We enjoy the company of visitors and normally we get them to pay more than members but if possible we would encourage these people to join and become part of the Callies family. We need them to swell numbers especially when we have guests visiting e.g. Fed & Prov Chiefs.

Next Function

Visit of the Federation Chief & Consort as well as Provincial Chief.

Date:…………………………………. Sunday 10^th April

Time:………………………………… 12

Venue:………………………………. Tennis Club

Format………………………………. Braai (meat & Chicken)

Price:………………………………… R40 members R50 non members

RSVP:……………………………….. Mary before the 4^th April

Mary…………………………………. 0538614980 Cell: 0832312153

This is very important meat is expensive and we don’t want to over or under cater.

Please supply own drinks and glasses. Hope to see you all there!

Future Function

AGM………………………………… Sunday 22^nd May

Time……………………………………………………… 12

Venue…………………………. Gardens Tennis Club

Please diarise the date!

Birthdays

Ann Morrison…………………….. 14/3/11

Randall Bruce…………………….. 28/3/11

Marge Pressly…………………….. 5/4/11

Verna Jackson……………………. 14/4/11

Wedding Anniversaries

Jenny & Peter Gibbs…………… 17/4/11

Round & About

1.                 Joy Barrie has started chemo and we all wish her well.

2.                 John had his car written off, someone reversed into him so now Patons are functioning on one car. Fortunately nobody was injured.

3.                 Pat Crossley had her daughter and son-in-law visiting from Germany.

4.                 Marge Pressly’s son is getting married next month in Cape Town.

5.                 Jenny will be starting her cycle to CT on Easter Sunday and Callies have agreed to sponsor her R500 for her effort.

6.                 Joan Olivier will be have knee surgery soon, good luck, maybe now you can join the dancing group!

7.                 Caledonian Congress will be held on 14-16^th October in Welkom. Our very own Dave Brown will be installed as Federation Chief. What an honour.

Take care and remember to get your flu shots early, after all the rain we have had the flu bugs will be flourishing!!

Yours aye,

Mary