Thanks for helping host corporate events

Thank you all who have helped with the pre-Christmas corporate events this year. 

They are often huge fun to be part of - the enthusiasm of novice croquet players is quite infectious. And sometimes we end up gaining new members. 

We recognise the generosity of club members who were able to donate their time to help at these events, which are vital to our financial wellbeing. 

To get a little Dickensian, we thank all those helpers past, helpers present, and the helpers yet to come.

This year, our thanks go to -

Janice
Marion
David R
Stephanie
Lyn
Murray
Jim B
Mary E
Dave E
Freddy
Teena
Joan
Sandy
Alverie
Brian
Barry
Caroline
Pádraig
Jeanie
Mahi
Jan
Jane
Pat
Jocelyn
Ron
Scott
Dennis
Alison M
Lesley
John C

(We hope this list is everyone who helped, but the lists were amended a few times, so most humble apologies if your name should be here, but isn't.)

Christmas party photos

Despite the miserable weather, our club Christmas shared lunch really sparkled this year. It was delightful to see those who were able to come, and we missed those members who were not able to be present to enjoy the event.

President Mary Egley made the clubhouse feel totally Christmassy, and Denise contributed beautiful roses from her garden. The food was divine. We can surely cook! Lovely table presentation by Pam, Denise and Alison M, with kitchen assistance by Jan.

Four large cartons of toys and food were donated to Wellington City Mission.

Sadaf and Anwer's three month-old daughter Madiha won everyone's hearts by calmly allowing herself to be passed from person to person and be doted on.

Here are a few photos. Looks like all the savoury food got eaten before it could be photographed.