Hi everyone
 
I am back from my holiday and keen to get the Monday newsletter out on time.
 
Here are the stories that I have so far.  If there is anything else, just let me know.
 
Thanks Treacy 
 
FALLS PREVENTION FREE INFORMATION EVENT
Reminder: Please help spread the word!
We are hosting a community event on Thursday 15 October at the Founder Café, from 4:45 pm to 6:00 pm, which is open to the public.
Join David Barnes from the Australia NZ Falls Prevention Alliance and his team from the Otago Medical School as they share practical advice on fall prevention at home and in the workplace. Attendees will also have the opportunity to:
  • Have their balance checked
  • Learn simple strategies to reduce the risk of falls
  • Take home exercises designed to improve balance and stability
This is a valuable opportunity for anyone interested in maintaining their health, mobility, and independence.
Please invite your family, friends, neighbours, and community groups. We look forward to seeing you there!
 
CHRISTMAS FUNCTION
Our end of year Christmas dinner this year will be at the Commodore Hotel on  Memorial Avenue on Thursday 10 December at 6:30 pm. We have a private room and the Commodore has very kindly organised a special Christmas meal for us at $50 per person.
 
We look forward to an exciting time on 10 December so put it in your diaries now. 
 
15 October: Falls Prevention Presentation cohosted with Papanui Club.  More details to follow. Please invite friends and family who would benefit from this event. Refreshments provided by Papanui Club.  
Buffet dinner for Rotary members who wish to stay after the presentation. 
 
22 October. Social Night at Papanui Club. Come and enjoy  time together over a delicious buffet meal. 
 
Saturday 24 October: Opening of newly planted Rose Garden at Papanui High School to honour their school anniversary. A joint project of Papanui Rotary and Ōtautahi Passport. An important community project to celebrate. 
 
29 October.  A Night at the  Theatre. A Halloween  Production, Bryde of Hyde. Set in Victorian London, a new theatrical show! Little Andromeda hosts this new show. Tickets are $30-35 and on sale from 14  October. 
Get a group together for Halloween and support local theatre. We will get numbers interested  closer to the time but mark your diaries now! Halloween fun is for adults not just for trick or treating! 
 
JUBILEE ROSE GARDEN AT PAPANUI HIGH SCHOOL PLANTING DAY
All Rotarians are warmly invited to attend the official opening of the Peace Rose Garden and Peace Poles on Saturday 24 October, when the community will come together to celebrate this important milestone.
 
SAY NO TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CAMPAIGN LAUNCH
Last Thursday Liz Courtney brought along an example of the purple tee shirts, size and order form for those wishing to purchase a tee shirt.
They are selling for $27 each and our Board has decided to offer these at $20 each with the club donating the $7 towards the cost.
 
Please see the attached size chart and email the size you require to lizcourtney.lc@gmail.com or fill in the form which will be at next Thursdays meeting.
 
Pay the $20 directly to :
The Rotary Club of Papanui Inc. account as follows:
38-9027-0350175-01
Ref your Name:
Amount:
Description: DV Shirt
 
14 October 5.45pm - 8.00pm
Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre
VIP Suite, Moorhouse Avenue, Christchurch
 
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY
 
 
District Governor Sandra Isaacs invites all Rotarians, partners and friends from the greater Christchurch area, including North and Mid Canterbury, to hear firsthand about the impacts of domestic violence in our community, followed by a discussion about how Rotary could make an impact.
 
Doors open at 5.45 pm with tea, coffee and a light snack.  There will be time to network with other Clubs, Rotarians, District and South Pacific Officers, and Community Group Leaders.  DG Sandra will also be introducing herself and her role as District Governor.
 
If you haven’t been to Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre, this is your opportunity to do so. Come and have a look around before the meeting - it's an amazing complex and such an asset to Christchurch.
 
Parking
The car park for Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre can be accessed from the following roads:
 
Moorhouse Avenue, St Asaph Street and Stewart Street.
 
Two hours of free parking is available outside the sports centre.  Please enter your number plate into one of the parking machines or scan the 2 Pay QR codes located inside the Parakiore main entrance on arrival to claim your complimentary parking.  Parking is charged at $5/hour after the first 2 hours.
 
Catering
For catering requirements, we need to know the number attending and any special dietary requirements no later than Tuesday 6 October.  Please email your Club response directly to your Rotary Community Leader.

Rotary Community Leader, Brett Hobson
 
PROGRAMME for OCTOBER
22 October. Social Night at Papanui Club. Come and enjoy  time together over a delicious buffet meal. 
 
Saturday 24 October: Opening of newly planted Rose Garden at Papanui High School to honour their school anniversary. A project of Papanui Rotary supported by Ōtautahi Passport. An important community project to celebrate. 
 
29 October.  A Night at the  Theatre. A Halloween  Production, Bryde of Hyde. Set in Victorian London, a new theatrical show! Little Andromeda hosts this new show. Tickets are $30-35 and on sale from 14  October. 
Get a group together for Halloween and support local theatre. We will get numbers interested  closer to the time but mark your diaries now! Halloween fun is for adults not just for trick or treating! 
 
As of 1st October Lois Flanagan began her 3 months as the Chair of the club. Thank you, Simon, for taking the lead over the last 3 months – job well done.
 
A reminder – if you cannot do your rostered duty, it is your responsibility to ask someone else to do it on your behalf please.
 
DUTY ROSTER 15 th Oct
 
Chair: Lois Flangan
Reception: Phill McEntee
Speakers Host: Grant McFadden
Setup & Tidyup: Keith Mitchell
Raffle Ticket Seller: Treacy Ireland
 
DUTY ROSTER 22 Oct
Chair: Lois Flanagan
Reception: Gordon Shields
Speakers Host: Larry Skiba
Setup & Tidyup: Keith Mitchell
Raffle Ticket Seller: Catherine Rietveld
 
DUTY ROSTER 29 th Oct
Chair: Lois Flanagan
Reception: Tony Taylor
Speakers Host: Tony Tizzard
Setup & Tidyup: Keith Mitchell
Raffle Ticket Seller: Max Wright
Raffle Ticket Seller: Jo Dodgson

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