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Residents News
January 2022
I hope you have all
had a wonderful
time over the
Christmas / New
Year period.
We have all had
relative freedom over
this time, but as you
will all know we are
now, like many other
countries, being
faced with the
challenges of -
‘life with Covid’.
Please keep safe,
follow the guidelines
& advise the office or
Raylene of any
concerns you may
have.
Donna
Trustees: Caroline Breen, Helen Carter (Chair), Robin Harrison, Desmond Prisk,
Graeme Thompson & Julia Traylor (Asst. Chair)
Your Residents Representatives: David Darling & Gavin Pike
Important Contacts: Support Person - Raylene Cowles 021 02358151,
Maintenance - Roly Veitch 6862662, Trust Secretary - Mark Evans 6879222,
Village Office - Donna / Ruth 6881348
Website: www.mountainviewvillage.co.nz, Email: admin@mountainviewvillage.co.nzA New Year Quote; Every day is a fresh start
for you. Every sunrise is a new chapter in your
life waiting to be written. - Juansen Dizon
A huge thank you to Brenda, for live streaming Garry
Dumble’s funeral service from the John Stubbs
Centre. This enabled those residents unable to WELFARE COMMITTEE
attend the service in town, to hear the informative
service which detailed Garry’s very full life. Convenor
Ann Munro
New residents will be visited and welcomed next month.
Members
Joan Caswell
Ideas for Health days are always appreciated.
Raylene Cowles
NEXT MEETING Noeline Farr
Every time you tear a leaf off a calendar, you present a
Jill Hull
7 February 2022 new place for new ideas.
Indi Jeeveratnam
@ 4pm Mary Woodnorth
Ann Munro, Convenor
Barry Yates
January 2022 - - Page 2FRIDAY NIGHT HOSTS -
JANUARY 2022
Angela Kerr & Marie Dey
New Years Eve
53 people attended the New Years Eve party at the Community Centre
and it had been advertised as a BYO evening.
Helen McHaffie played the piano and Kay Benge read out some poems.
ENTERTAINMENT After which Breda Lyon showed a Danny Kaye film on the large screen.
COMMITTEE After the film Helen McHaffie read out some Pam Ayres poems.
Convenor The finger food supper provided by the residents attending was excellent and
Derrick Peck enjoyed by all. After supper, Helen McHaffie played the piano and ending up
with Auld Lang Syne.
Members Those that were still there at midnight watched the light display on the
Auckland Harbour Bridge and Sky Tower on the small TV screen from TV One.
John Black No midnight fireworks from Caroline Bay on the night as they had been
Marie Dey cancelled.
Eve Kelliher The Christmas Decorations were taken down on Sunday 9th January.
Angela Kerr
Brenda Lyon Happy New Year to you all.
Helen Thickett
Derrick Peck NEXT MEETING
Convenor Thursday 10th February 2022 @ 4pm
Hopefully by now, you have recommenced Sports and
SPORTS Recreational activities for 2020 and that there are a few
new participants lining up to be involved. There is plenty of
& room for anyone wishing to partake. “Unsure how to play,
don’t worry lessons are free.” Just remember it is about
RECREATION participating not necessarily winning that counts.
COMMITTEE The Village Sports & Recreation afternoon is
SPORTS & RECREATION to be held on Sunday 6th February 2020, at
COMMITTEE 2pm come along and join in the fun.
Convenor Gavin Pike
Gavin Pike Convenor
Members
Janice Gresham, Triominos is looking for players. Mondays at 1.30, if you can count
John Gresham to 100 and beyond you can play this game.
John Kelliher, Tony Kerr
Faye Pringle, Norma Shaw
NEXT MEETING
Anne Watson, Mark Welford
Friday 11th February 2022 @ 9am
January 2022 - - Page 3A WORD FROM THE WARDEN
Re Judder Bars
As the result of Matt our gardener being almost knocked down by a vehicle entering the village, greatly
exceeding the advertised speed limit of 15 kph and in the interests of safety, a Mountain View Village
Trust decision was made to fit a new judder bar on the left side of the entrance road. Some vehicles
when coming into the village were then driven around the new judder bar onto the wrong side of the
road into the path of on coming traffic leaving the village, with the potential to cause an accident. In an
effort to prevent an accident from happening, the Trust approved installing another judder bar on the
left side of the road exiting the village. This arrangement is quite common and is the same as you will
find at the entrance to Elloughton Gardens and Strathallan Village.
On 4/1/2022 at 2:18am a man entered the village from Pages Road and proceeded to remove the
newly installed judder bar. He then deposited the judder bar and fittings among the shrubs behind the
main entrance feature wall. This was all recorded on the entrance security camera and the footage,
with a clear view of the person involved, has been passed on to the police. The MVVT consider this as
an act of vandalism.
The incident was reported to the Police who confirmed what the Trust already knew, that MVVT have
the authority to install judder bars and traffic control measures. Police also confirmed that it is an
offence to remove judder bars without approval and that a prosecution could follow if proven.
Let’s all do the right thing, keep the village safe, keep to the left-hand side of the road, keep to the
speed rules, ask friends, relatives, care givers, delivery drivers, trades people, and any visitors to keep
the 15kph limit.
Robin Harrison, Chief Warden.
BLOKES MORNING TEA
In December, Resident Mark Welford was invited back to Talk on his passion “HAM Radio” and bought
with him a range of miniaturized gadgetry he used to contact fellow ‘Hams’ around the world. The term
“ham” is a nickname for amateur radio operators.
Mark finished with a demonstration by contacting his Dad in Oamaru and also Jim Simmonds. What an
amazingly technical and absorbing hobby using this complex radio system of communication. Mark Spoke
of Legal requirements and equipment available to users and the Family atmosphere of contacts he has
made.
Ray Smith, Convener
January 2022 - - Page 4Library Notes
I hope you have all enjoyed some good books over the last few weeks
Please could we have Timaru Library Books back in the
LIBRARY Library by February 12th as it is change over time again.
COMMITTEE
We have bought more new books which will go out over
Joint Convenors next couple of months
Trish O’Brien
Lorraine Watkins Thank you to the many of you who are writing the take out
date in back of library books it is a great help.
Members
John Gresham
Enjoy your reading
Jeeves Jeevaratnam
Trish
Doug Kelly
Co-convenor
Lynne Kroening
Shirley Malthus
Jeananne McInnes
Beverley Ward
APPLES NEVER FALL by Liane Moriarty
Reviewed by Lynne Kroening
Liane Moriarty carefully and skilfully crafts her characters, the Delaneys, in such a
way that you believe them to be a very normal family. Stan and Joy owned a tennis
coaching business but they are now adjusting to retirement. When Joy suddenly,
and uncharacteristically, disappears Stan and their four adult children are cast into
the spotlight. They frantically examine their own and each others’ relationships
while trying to reach a conclusion. – Is Joy still alive? Will she return home? Is the
stranger who shared their house involved?
Liane Moriarty builds the suspense superbly, drip-feeding new facts and innuendoes in such a was that I
had to keep reading. And the ending will amaze you! An excellent read.
THE PLOT By Jean Hanff Korelitz.
Reviewed by Trish O’Brien
Jacob Finch Tanner a writer down on his luck and teaching Creative writing at a third
rate University . When in comes a student with a fabulous plot. Some years later this
book has not been published so Jacob uses the plot. The book is a huge success and
his life is completely changed for the better. Life is great until an email arrived
accusing him of theft.
Jacob risks losing everything how will he go about solving this and how much danger
January 2022 - - Page 5Library Notes cont… ..
THE NINE By Gwen Strauss.
Reviewed by Trish O’Brien
There were many woman and girls involved in the French and Dutch Resistance
during World War 2 and many of them were arrested, tortured sent into Germany
to Leipzig Concentration Camp, where nine of them formed a powerful friendship.
In 1945 On a forced death march these nine managed to escape. Determined to
survive and with one of the women able to speak five languages they managed to
make it through to freedom. In 2002 Gwen Strauss was told some of the story by
her Great Aunt Helene Fascinated she asked more question's and so the book
began.
Their resilience, courage and friendship helped them to keep going in the camp and
during their escape.
Each womans story was a little different and left its mark in different ways. Looking
back over the years, with thoughts from younger generations you realise the impact that war and
internment had on both them and their families continued through the generations.
Please note: There will be no
choir on Fridays - until further
notice
UPDATE FROM THE VILLAGE OFFICE
Ruth’s holidays that were previously planned for January - but had to
postponed, will now commence on
Thursday 27th Jan and run through to Friday 11th Feb
During this time the office will only be open on
Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10.30am - 3pm
Personal note from Donna - can you all please ‘be kind’ to those who are required to maintain the
Covid-19 regulations in the Community Centre, ‘ it is a necessary - but not always pleasant task’
January 2022 - - Page 6Peel View Place Luncheon -
New Years Day 2022
January 2022 - - Page 7DIAMOND WEDDING
On Thursday 13th January, Fleur and Pat Kinney
celebrated 60 years of marriage with family and friends
at their home. Welcoming us at their door was a
mannequin dressed in Fleur’s wedding dress. Comment
was made on how beautiful and well preserved the dress
was. Afternoon tea was served on tables adorned with
embroidered cloths, which were wedding presents, as
were the glasses and china being used. Lovely
reminders of sixty years marriage.
Jenny Simmonds
New Residents & updates for your Village Telephone directory
Mrs Ronalda Esler - 23 Grange Close
Phone: 6866536, Cell: 027 9127774
Valerie Fahey - 30 Stenhouse Drive
February 2022
Phone: 022 1775017
Peter & Yvonne Thompson - 29 Stenhouse Drive
Welcome - we hope you enjoy your new ‘home’
Our first meeting for 2022 is on Tuesday 8th
February at 10am.
John Demmer has offered to show a film on gardens
(yet to be decided) at 10.30am.
See you there
PLEASE CHECK DRIVES & PATHWAYS
FOR ANY OVER HANGING FOLIAGE
WHICH COULD BECOME A
TRIP HAZARD
Thank you, Raylene
January 2022 - - Page 8Maurice came into the Village following his marriage to Barbara in 2004. He and Barbara met through
their common interest in lawn bowls, a game Maurice did not begin playing until he was 61. He played
for the satisfaction, not the rewards. After Maurice’s death Barbara found his gold star, still in its
packet. The gold star was the bowls ultimate reward for gaining 9 medals with gold bars. Maurice
played for Kia Toa club, whilst living in the Village but never played on the Village bowling green.
Maurice was a very keen Jazz follower and always wanted to go to New Orleans; shortly after their
marriage he and Barbara enjoyed a trip right across America, starting in Los Angles taking in many Jazz
musicals. This was followed by a cruise down and around the Caribbean. Later another trip was
undertaken to Hawaii.
Keen on travelling Maurice and Barbara travelled on a Village organised trip to Norfolk Island.
A very keen sportsman since High School, Ken Willox’s representing Southland, remembers playing
Soccer against Maurice in South Canterbury.
Maurice was the convenor of the Entertainment Committee for a few years. During this time he
arranged with the Caterer at the Levels Golf course, where he played golf, to cater a monthly dinner
for Mountain View Village Residents, at the Club house. At times 50 residents enjoyed the dinners and
the fellowship.
Maurice was a valuable residents’ representative on the MVV Trust from 2008 – 2010. With his back
ground as an accountant on the Timaru Hospital Board for 40 years, he understood meeting protocol.
Three allotments, kept Maurice happy producing fresh produce and, enjoying the company of other
keen gardeners. 500 card nights, he thoroughly enjoyed, also Blokes Morning Tea and Happy Hour.
For the greater part of Maurice’s seventeen years in the Village, they were full and happy years.
Thank you Maurice, for the time you gave to the Village.
From a recording with Barbara Purcell, January 2022. Ann Munro
January 2022 - - Page 9ALPINE ENERGY TIMARU BRASS
Our normal late December visit by the band was
postponed due to a very wet day, however the
following week they arrived on a glorious evening and
played to a large number of residents.
An ideal venue.
Jenny Simmonds
January 2022 - - Page 10Newsletter Cut Off Date
21 February 2022
Please send all Newsletter
Contributions to…..
mvvruth@gmail.com Thank you. Village
Church
Service
Thursday 3rd
February 2022
@ 11am
Rates Rebate forms All Welcome
Can be collected from the Village Office from
Thursday 10th February 2022
Bloke’s Speaker: TOM HENDERSON
Village resident Tom will be speaking on the Tuesday
Morning
“Ophua Dam”
Tea All welcome to bring another Bloke.
Monday 7th *Tea Stewards: Ray Smith & Lester Frame
FEB. 2022 Thanks, Ray Smith 15 February
10am
DUTY ROSTER
February 2022 SUNDAY DINNER DINE OUT
FRIDAY NIGHT DELL DUTIES: 13th February at 12noon
Tony & Angela Kerr
Zest Restaurant
TABLES, CHAIRS & FLOOR DUTIES:
Lex Hoogenraad & Tony Kerr 4 Elizabeth Place, Timaru
Thank you for your help All Welcome
Please put your name down on the Notice
Board in the Village Office by Thursday 10th
February by 4pm
If you need transport please contact
Helen Thickett 614 7363
January 2022 - - Page 11REGULAR Office Hours
Mon - Fri IMPORTANT DATES
10.30 - 2.30pm
DATES February 2022
Dinner Dine-out 12 (2nd wk/mth) Thursday 3rd Church Service 11
SUNDAY
Musical Afternoon 2pm (in recess) Sunday 6th Sports & Recreation Afternoon 2
Monday 7th Blokes Morning Tea 10
Blokes Morning Tea 10 (1st wk/mth) Monday 7th Welfare Comm. Mtg 4
MONDAY
Triominos 1.30 Thursday 10th Entertainment Comm. Mtg 4
Indoor Bowls 1.30 - seasonal
Table Tennis 4 Thursday 10th Ladies Cuppa ‘n Chat 10
Friday 11th Sports Comm. Mtg 9
Chi+Movement 9.45am Sunday 13th Sunday Dinner Dine Out 12noon
Garden Group 10 (2nd wk/mth) Tuesday 15th PODIATRIST
(China Painting 1.30 (1st & 3rd wk/mth)
Monday 21st Newsletter Cut Off
Rummikub 1.30 - seasonal
TUESDAY
Craft & Chat 2 Monday 21st Convenors Mtg 9.30
Table Tennis 4
Wine Appreciation 7 (2nd wk/mth)
- seasonal
Golf Croquet 10.30 - seasonal
WEDNESDAY
Outdoor Bowls 1.30 - seasonal
Mah Jong 1.30
Table Tennis 4
Ladies Cuppa ‘n Chat 10
(2nd wk/mth) Some Statistics
Church Service 11 (1st wk/mth)
THURSDAY
Upright and Active 1 13 Residents Celebrating
Petanque 1.30 (in recess) 4 Men & 9 Ladies
(Housie)Rummikub 2 - seasonal
Table Tennis 4 Age Range 57 - 99 Both are Youngest &
Cards 500 7 - none June/July Oldest residents in Village
MV Village Choir Practice 1.30 Decades 1x50’s, 1x60’s, 4x70’s, 6x80’s,
FRIDAY
Social Hour 4.30 1x90’s. Ave Age 79
Shared Birthdays 8th & 19th
Table Tennis 10
SATURDAY
Movie 1.30 (none Feb)
January 2022 - - Page 12SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
All Groups subject to Covid ALL Groups su1 2 3 4 5
Restrictions, if unsure, check with Chi+Movement 9.45 Golf Croquet 10.30 OFFICE CLOSED OFFICE CLOSED Table Tennis 10
China Painting 1.30 Outdoor Bowls 1.30 Church Service 11 Social Hour 4.30
Group Leaders
Craft & Chat 2 Mah Jong 1.30 Upright & Active 1
Table Tennis 4 Table Tennis 4 Rummikub 2
Table Tennis 4
Cards 500 7
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Happy Waitangi OFFICE CLOSED Chi+Movement 9.45 Golf Croquet 10.30 OFFICE CLOSED OFFICE CLOSED Table Tennis 10
Day everyone Blokes Morning Tea 10 Garden Group 10 Outdoor Bowls 1.30 Ladies Cuppa ‘n Chat 10 Sports Committee
Triominos 1.30 Craft & Chat 2 Mah Jong 1.30 Upright & Active 1 Meeting 9
Sports & Table Tennis 4 Table Tennis 4 Table Tennis 4 Rummikub 2 Social Hour 4.30
Recreation Welfare Committee Wine Appreciation 7 Table Tennis 4
Afternoon 2pm Meeting 4pm Cards 500 7
Entertainment Committee
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Dinner Dine Triominos 1.30 PODIATRIST Golf Croquet 10.30 Upright & Active 1 Social Hour 4.30 Table Tennis 10
Out 12noon Table Tennis 4 Chi+Movement 9.45 Outdoor Bowls 1.30 Rummikub 2
China Painting 1.30 Mah Jong 1.30 Table Tennis 4
Craft & Chat 2 Table Tennis 4 Cards 500 7
Table Tennis 4
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
NEWSLETTER CUT-OFF Chi+Movement 9.45 Golf Croquet 10.30 Upright & Active 1 Social Hour 4.30 Table Tennis 10
Convenors Mtg 9.30am Craft & Chat 2 Outdoor Bowls 1.30 Rummikub 2
Triominos 1.30 Table Tennis 4 Mah Jong 1.30 Table Tennis 4
Table Tennis 4 Table Tennis 4 Cards 500 7
27 28
Triominos 1.30
Table Tennis 4
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