Kaponga WI turns to gaming

Vice-president Dene Lines welcomed the members to the March meeting of Kaponga WI held at the TET Rooms in Kaponga with hostesses Fiona Collins and Rayleen McDonald.

A report was given on those members who were unwell and the institute looks forward to seeing them back as soon as possible.

The roll call – The view from a window at my childhood home – revealed some interesting memories.

Flowers were delivered to Mollie Nicholas on the occasion of her very special birthday and to celebrate the special person she is.

A report was given on the recent very successful Founders Day celebrations at the Kaponga Hotel.

The speaker Liz Sinclair spoke about her overseas trip including her visit to Gallipoli.

Three members will be attending the conference in Wellington in May and several will also attend the annual general meeting in Kapuni in April and will also serve the cups of tea etc.

With the roll call that day being donations to the building of the new ambulance station in Hāwera, Kaponga agreed on a suitable donation.

Secret friends over the past year were revealed by co-ordinator Diane West and the new ones revealed for the coming year.

Secret friends have a member whom they remember throughout the year for anything that may happen in their lives, and is very successful.

Nancy Stokes again produced the institute’s wonderfully designed annual programme and was thanked with a voucher.

After a delicious shared lunch, the gaming began. Many games of bingo were played, with members trying to win an Easter egg, although playing for real money was suggested even using WI funds! The two bags of eggs disappeared fast. All was very quiet during play but much fun was had.

As usual, it was a great catch-up thanks to everyone.

Competition results: Succulent: Carolyn Nicholas, 1, Diane West and Dene Lines, 2, Nancy Stokes and Fiona Collins, 3; Candle in a Container: Dene Lines, 1, Sharyn Hurley, 2, Rayleen McDonald, 3; Two Club Sandwiches: Diane West, 1, Carolyn Nicholas and Margaret Broomhall, 2, Dene Lines and Fiona Collins.