16 Members Two Guests - Our Speaker Pippa Coom and Karel Wohlnick OUR SPEAKER - Pippa Coom, Our Local Council Committee Chair,who has spoken previously to the club, revealed, with detailed explanation of projected renderings, the Committee’s vision for the future of Parnell. The proposals focus on greater access of the communal spaces. The renderings were of great interest to all present. She has represented us for some considerable time, and with boundary changes of the wards for the next local body elections,she now proposes to run for Council for the Waitemata ward that covers the CBD. Dates to Remember 5th Wednesday - 31st July - A presentation from the participants on Ryla. (Fifth Wednesday) Location: Quality Inn, Gladstone Road, Date and Time: July 31st, 5.30 to 7.00pm Cost: $10 per head. Cash at the door. Finger food will be provided with a cash bar. Bring Family / Friends / Neighbours those who we can join up .... ********* An Invite from Downtown Rotary - Downtown Auckland Rotary Club in association with Milford Asset Management are hosting a major fundraiser. The event is a debate / black tie affaire on Tuesday evening 13 August 2019 at the Cordis Hotel, in Auckland. The moot for the debate is “Ports of Auckland - Can a Working Port & Auckland City Co-exist?" As a fund-raiser, the evening will include a live auction, a silent auction and a raffle. Tables of 10 will prevail. The $250pp ticket price or $2500 per table includes arrival canapés, 3 course dinner and drinks. Up and coming - Blood Pressure Campaign - September - Date TBA - Henry is looking for recruits - there will possibly be 8/9 or more Supermarket locations - Please let Henry know if you are able to assist. Thank you. Highwic House - Garden Project - If you'd like to join in a fun afternoon at a beautiful spot right here in our city - check out the next date to pop along and help at Highwic House. Ask Helen she's an expert. NOTICES NZ's only Soprano singer, Christina Orjis is putting on a performance at St Matthew's Church in the City - Saturday, 17 August 2019, 2.30pm An Afternoon Serenade of Opera and Song
Christina Orjis is heading to study for her MMus Opera with a Scholarship at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester at the beginning of September.
“On Wings of Song” is a fundraising concert to help with remaining tuition fees and living costs.
The concert features current Freemasons NZ Opera Artist Andrew Grenon and 2018 Lexus Song Quest Winner Joel Amosa accompanied by Rachel Fuller.
It will be a wonderful afternoon of music that I hope you can join us for! Tickets are $50 and are available at: christinaorjisconcert@gmail.com
If you happen to be free, we would love for you to come and join us for some wonderful music! If you know of anyone else who might enjoy our concert, please pass on the details! |