HERMANUS SOCIAL CLUB - March 2015
Reg no.2006/003084/08
I can't change the direction of the wind,
but I can adjust my sails
to always reach my destination.
~ Jimmy Dean ~
St Patrick’s Day
~~ Just a thought for the month. The explanation…. Brains of older people are slow because they know so much.
People do not decline mentally with age. It just takes them longer to recall facts because they have more information
in their brains, scientists believe. Much like a computer struggles as the hard drive gets full up, so too do humans
take longer to access information, it has been suggested. Researchers say this slowing down is not the same as
cognitive decline. The human brain works slower in old age, said Dr. Michael Ramscar, but only because we have
stored more information. Over time, the brains of older people do not get weak. On the contrary, they simply know
more. Also, older people often go to another room to get something and when they get there, they stand wondering
what they came for. It is NOT a memory problem, it is nature's way of making older people do more exercise.
~~ This brings me to the outstanding and very informative talk that was presented to us at the last club meeting by
Dr. Sandy Waddingham, our local vet in Hermanus. Did any of us ever think that both animals and plants have
thought processes, intelligence, memory and learning skills as advanced as we do? We were blown away by the
stories related to us of the behaviour of both plants and animals. Members who were not at the meeting missed one
of the most outstanding talks we have had the privilege of listening to. For those of you who may be interested in
reading more on this topic, the following website has some very interesting facts …… www.iflscience.com
~~ Many of our members have purchased our very special SAARP Hermanus T-shirt but these are not visible at the
club meetings and very few of our members wear them when attending the club outings. Come on folks let‟s have a
major T-shirt drive. We still have a couple of shirts available for purchasing. If your size is not readily available orders
can be processed once payment has been received. Cost of the shirts is R170 for a very good quality golf shirt that
proudly displays the SAARP Hermanus badge.
~~ From time to time members are not quite sure of the procedures related to the booking for outings. Please can we
ask that you refer to the SAARP Hermanus Membership Brochure that was handed to you when your club
membership was processed. If you wish to receive an electronic copy of this document please send me an email and
I will reply soonest with the attached document.
Please note ….. you are reminded that the booking for a monthly outing closes on the day of the club
meeting prior to the outing. Under NO circumstances can a member be refunded their payment unless at
least 5 days notice prior to the outing is given of their cancellation. Service providers need at least one week‟s
notice of the number attending, for catering, at which time payment is made. We ask that you respect this ruling.
MEMBERSHIP
The membership table at the meetings is surrounded by enthusiastic folk with new applications being processed on a
monthly basis. It is exciting to see the club growing at such a rate. Welcome to the following ten members who joined
our club at the February club meeting, Sally Bryson; Helen Cawcutt; Sylvana Doran; Rynthea Roux; Molly Shnier;
Peter & Megan McGregor; Karen Szewzyk; Arthur & Martha Wellington.
On a very sad note, I wish to convey our sincerest condolences to all family and friends of Verna Prior who passed
away very suddenly on the 17th February. Your jolly spirit and smiling face will be sorely missed by all who knew her.
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It is this time of the year that we hold our Annual General Meeting. The event will take place at our club meeting on
the 11th March. The process of re-election of members takes only a few minutes of the meeting and then we can
move onto the normal format and guest speaker for the morning.
I would like to suggest that all those attending the meeting, arrive a little earlier than normal as you will
be treated to tea/coffee and a pancake, all funded by the club. We intend making this an enjoyable
social morning. The later you arrive the less chance you have of enjoying the treat as the pancake stall
we close at 09h45. The meeting will, as usual, start promptly at 10h00 after tea has been served. All
members will receive a pancake voucher once they have signed the register. It is this voucher that will
entitle you to a delectable free tea at the tea trolley.
We wish that for every extra candle on your cake,
you receive an extra reason to smile.
May good health envelop
you,
Spurring a quick recovery .
GET BETTER SOON
SOCIAL OUTINGS
The picnic at Onrus Caravan Park was attended by 90 folk. What a party yet again!! New friendships enjoyed over
fish‟n chips, ice cream cones, milk shakes & drinks. It is this camaraderie that makes our club the huge success it is.
19th March (Thurs) Join us for this our second trip to Sanity Farm for a full day out in the open. Cars will meet at 10h30 at the Buffelsjag
turn off just past Pearly Beach. From there we drive in convoy to the farm to be greeted by Mike and Sue Preece for
an obligatory sherry or coffee/tea on arrival. Each member will then receive a picnic box to enjoy at your leisure. A
build your own burger bar with salads and sauces will be for lunch. Tractor rides are part of the day‟s fun. Members
are reminded that special dietry requirements must be given when booking for this outing. Cost R100 pp. Sue will be
doing a raffle and all products made on the farm will be available for you to purchase.
16th April (Thurs) A morning of fun, laughter and hi-jinks at the Hermanus Bowling Club, where young and old can show off their bowling
skills … or not … hehehe. Bowlers will be handicapped, us rookies not. Prizes in all categories for players. Come
along and break a leg!! Lunch and prize giving will take place at the bowling clubhouse. This promises to be a morning
of much laughter. Flat shoes are a MUST. Members who wish to join us for the lunch only, are welcome. Cost R80pp.
CLUB MEETINGS - Guest Speakers
11th March - WEDS
Remember to wear green and white to the club meeting to celebrate St Patrick‟s Day
Reinard Geldenhuys, Head of our Overstrand Disaster Management, will be our guest speaker.
“Firefighting and an Overview of Disaster Management”
8th April - WEDS
Dr. Odette Curtis, Director of the Overberg Lowlands Conservation Trust, has a PhD in Botany.
She won one of the 2014 Fynbos Conservation Awards for her outstanding contribution in the
broad biodiversity conservation community. She has dedicated her life to preserving one of the
most diverse and threatened ecosystems in the world. Join us at our April meeting for her
presentation.
“The Plight of the Renosterveld and the Need for Conservation”
JOKEs OF THE MONTH - Fifty Shades of ………. Four guys have been going on the same fishing trip for many years.
Two days before the group is to leave, Sam‟s wife puts her foot down and tells him he isn‟t going.
Sam‟s fishing mates are very upset that he can‟t go, but what can they do? Two days later, the three get to the
camping site to find Sam sitting there with a tent set up, firewood gathered, dinner cooking on the fire, and having a
cold beer. "Geez, Sam, how long you been here, and how did you talk your missus into letting you go?"
"Well, I‟ve been here since last night. Yesterday evening, I was sitting in my living room chair and my wife came up
behind me and put her hands over my eyes and asked, „Guess who?‟ "I pulled her hands off, and there she was,
wearing a sheer nightie. She took my hand and pulled me into our bedroom. The room had candles and rose petals all
over. "Well, she‟s been reading that book, 50 Shades of Grey. On the bed, she had handcuffs and ropes!
She told me to tie her up and cuff her to the bed, so I did. And then she said, "Do whatever you want.” So, here I am.
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- Lassi says "Paddy we've been married along time. You're good lookin and I think you've slept with alotta women. I won't be mad
but I would like to know how many if any. Paddy says. My lovely Lass you should know I never slept with anyone but you my Darlin.
All the rest I was awake.
- Paddy and Murphy go for a day of fishing, but when they get to the bridge they realize they have forgotten their equipment. So
Murphy comes up with an idea. “Paddy you hold me by the ankles over the bridge and when I see a fish I‟ll grab it” so Paddy hangs
him over the side. All of a sudden Murphy shouts “Paddy, pull me up quick” Paddy asks “why Murphy, have you caught a fish?” “no
Paddy” Murphy replies “there‟s a train coming”
- An Irish priest and a Rabbi are in a car accident. They both get out of their cars and stumble over to the side of the road.
The Rabbi says, "Oy vey! What a wreck!" The priest asks him, "Are you all right, Rabbi?" The Rabbi responds, "Just a little shaken."
The priest pulls a flask of whiskey from his coat and says, "Here, drink some of this it will calm your nerves." The Rabbi takes the
flask and drinks it down and says, "Well, what are we going to tell the police?" "Well," the priest says, "I don't know what your aft' to
be tellin' them. But I'll be tellin' them I wasn't the one drinkin'."
Committee Members
SAARP Hermanus - P.O. Box 2112 - Hermanus - 7200
TEL (028) 316 2390
SAARP HERMANUS OFFICE HOURS:- 08h30 - 13h00 Mon to Fri
Chairlady/Secretary:
Ingrid Green - email: [email protected]
Treasurer :
Rob Parry - (028) 316 1899
Membership Secretary/Vice Chair:
Cathy Gey van Pittius - 084 5101166
Social Secretary:
Elizabeth Gravenor - 082 0816889
Additional Members:
Mavis Dalgleish / Derek Hopley - (028) 316 3690
Christine Tait - (028) 312 4624
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Please do not hesitate to contact any one of us if we can be of assistance to you.
From the news desk until our April edition - Ingrid