November 2024
BOOK GROUP
Book Group – current book is ’The ‘Mother’. A thriller that is a compelling twisty pageturner.
CYCLING GROUP U3A Cycling November
On Monday 18 November we rode along the Summit Rd east of the Sign of the Kiwi café to Mt Pleasant. There were 8 of us and it was the first time we had organised a ride along the Summit Rd. We had lovely views out over the city and the coastline. We had coffee at the Sign of the Kiwi café.
On Friday 29 November we met at the Roto Kohatu Reserve and rode through to Clearwater and the Groynes on the Otukaikino Trail and onto the Waimakariri River before joining the Northern Cycleway back to Belfast for coffee at Loef’s Bakery & Café. We headed back to the Groynes along the Waimarie Cycleway and onto our cars. There were 9 members on this ride with an alternative start point being the Dog Park at the Groynes.
For December we are planning a potluck lunch for members of the cycling group.
We have 2 organised rides each month, on the 3rd Monday and the last Friday.
We ride mainly on dedicated cycleways. Each ride has 2 start points to accommodate distance and speed preferences of the members. It seems to be working well. Most members have e-bikes.
New members are always welcome.
FAMILY HISTORY GROUP
HISTORY
History Group is in recession until the new year
SCRABBLE GROUP
Thank goodness for the supportive group of Scrabble players we have developed into since we started.
Pre-Christmas we had two members in hospital and one whose elderly parent passed away. Much aroha, virtual hugs and love are currently keeping us all going.
My thanks go to a wonderful group of people who make this all happen. Merry Christmas everyone. See you in 2025. Judith
TRAVEL GROUP
This group is no longer running unless there is someone else prepared to take it over. Thank you to Karen and Grant for running this group each year. They had to contend with lock downs over the Covid period when we not permitted to travel. Not an easy task when the group focused on the travels of the members.
URBAN EXPLORERS
Season’s Greetings to all. The time has come for new leadership of the walking group. I will not be continuing my role in Urban Explorers but will offer support to those who take over. It is my suggestion that a committee be formed to spread the planning. I have enjoyed our explorations of the city and surrounding areas – and learnt a lot! Thank you for your support. Ngaire