APRIL 2012 NEWSLETTER
Dear Members
My apologies for this being a later Newsletter than usual. Mary and I have just returned from a holiday in J’burg seeing our three grandchildren – lovely but tiring (I’m sure you all understand the feeling!!). Eddie and Anne send their regards from U K where they are seeing their two grandkids.

As I compile this Newsletter (Sunday 15th) we have had some peculiar weather lately – rain (at last), 350 on Friday and now 180. We don’t know what to expect for this winter!!
A special birthday is coming up – Joan Hoenson will be 90 on 1st May. So, congratulations, Joan, from all of us in the Callies (her phone number, if you wish to phone her, is 021.799.7241).
MEMBERS – PLEASE NOTE – to book functions in April and June – PHONE MARY WALLACE 021 531 4441.
REPEAT OF OUR SPECIAL (AND SERIOUS) APPEAL
There has been a NIL response to our appeal in the March Newsletter. A new Treasurer is a MUST! SO – We desperately need members to offer (now) to come on to Committee at the AGM, 7th July. Some of the present (very long standing) Committee wish to step down (Urszula will not be Treasurer after the AGM). Anne and Eddie have done a sterling job over the past years, and they feel they would just like to come along to functions without all the work preparation which goes on behind the scenes. Every Society or Organization requires a Committee to run affairs. IF WE CANNOT FORM A COMMITTEE AT THE AGM, WE WILL SERIOUSLY HAVE TO CONSIDER CLOSING PINELANDS CALEDONIAN SOCIETY!! IT IS UP TO YOU MEMBERS!!

PHONE GORDON OR MARY at 021 531 4441
At present, there will be NO EVENING FUNCTIONS at the CATHOLIC HALL for APRIL, MAY, JUNE, JULY, AUGUST. Other get-togethers will be happening (see this and subsequent Newsletters).
FUTURE EVENTS:
PAYMENTS
Either (a) direct & internet banking to: Pinelands Caledonian Society; ABSA N1 City Goodwood; Branch Code 420410; Account 0712761849 (add your surname/function as reference).
or (b) cheque payable “Pinelands Caledonian Society” and handed in at the door on arrival at a function (please – no cash if at all possible)
1. APRILFUNCTION – MIKES KITCHEN, MILNERTON, TUESDAY 24th APRIL
We have arranged an evening meal at Mikes Kitchen in Milnerton. Date is Tuesday, 24th April 6.30 for 7.00 – Cost R60.00 including tip. Tuesday (lunch and evening) is Pensioners’ Day at Mikes Kitchen. They provide an excellent and plentiful meal. There is an extensive buffet plus vegetables and salad. The R60.00 includes a free glass of wine or a cool drink. Desserts at an extra cost (R26 to R32) are available and coffee is an extra R12.00. The restaurant is at Centre Court shopping area on Koeberg Road, Milnerton, on the right side coming from town, and is between the main Koeberg Road Robots at Loxton Road and just before you reach the robots at Bosmansdam Road.
BOOK BY PHONING MARY & GORDON WALLACE (021.531.4441) by Monday 23rd April at latest.
We can guarantee you’ll enjoy this evening meal.
2. MAY FUNCTION
Due to further complications, the proposed pub-quiz evening cannot take place in May. Your committee has decided that there will be NO FUNCTION in May.
3. JUNE FUNCTION
The traditional Ladies Lunch (plus husbands) will take place. Details in May Newsletter
4. AGM
Saturday morning, 7th July, 10.00 a m in Pinelands Presbyterian Church Hall (usual venue for AGM)
PAST EVENTS:
The Irish Evening went very well, and there was a pretty good turnout. Good dancing, singing, music and Irish jokes.
NEW MEMBERS:
None this month
NEWS OF MEMBERS:
Margaret Reid has made good progress (she came to the Irish Evening). Margot Johns is still showing a great spirit despite being mainly in a wheelchair. She is moving to a flat at the Oasis Complex, Century City, next month. All the best, Margot! Tommy Cruikshanks (in Knysna) had his 85th birthday on 12th April, but Morag told me he is very frail now, and they will have to arrange a Carer for him (he spent a month in the Frail Care beside where they stay). Happy 90th again to Joan Hoenson for 1st May. We also keep in our thoughts Melvyn Deacon, Margaret Tonner, Fred McQuarrie, Doug Lockett and Dolly Watson. Beryl Stephens is off to UK on 19th April for one month – enjoy yourself, Beryl!
COUNTRY DANCING:
We wish Beryl a wonderful time in the U K, and during her absence Maureen Harrison will be taking the class.
BIRTHDAYS
April May (up to 23rd)
18th Mary Wallace 1st Joan Hoenson (90 years)
20th Marina Hutchison 3rd Mary Kent
29th Jill Mitchell 23rd Gordon Wallace
30th Bill Heeps/Stuart Munro
GENERAL:
1. The official visit of our Federation Chief Dave Brown and his Lady President Sandy is to be arranged for early in August. Details later
2. If anyone has any jokes or short stories, suitable for the Newsletter, would you please e-mail them to me at
marywallace@pine-wood.co.za
Corny Jokes
1. What did the baby corn say to Mummy corn?
Answer: Where’s my Popcorn?
2. Why do the French people eat snails?
Answer: Because they don’t like FAST FOOD
3. Why did the ORANGE wear Sunscreen Lotion?
Answer: Because it didn’t want to peel
4. Why is a Seagull called a Seagull?
Answer: Because if it always flew over the bay, it would be called a BAGEL

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