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Celebrating our Over 90's is an annual event here at Alandale and one we take such pride and care in putting on.

Each resident, 90 years and older, is invited to attend with a buddy to a special afternoon tea celebration with entertainment.  This event is hosted by our Social Committee.

This year's entertainment was a choir group and dancing group from local Endeavour School.

A lovely afternoon enjoyed by all.
 

 

With the festive season upon us again, the Village Christmas Lunch is a function that is looked forward to by many.

The extra attention that goes into all the little details is very much appreciated by all the residents.

The food is always beautifully prepared, the table settings and room decorations create a very festive atmosphere, and this year's entertainer Woody Dean, kept everyone entertained with his music.

We are already looking forward to next year's celebration.

At Alandale we have many residents who generously dedicate their time to helping others.

For the first time in 19months a group of volunteers had their first sewing day for 'Days for Girls'.    All together again, they had a lovely time and there was lots of laughter, food and of course, sewing.

A number of sewers also carry on sewing the items at home making bags and transport bags.  In total our dedicated sewers/helpers made approximately 300 liners, 100 transport bags and 200 carry bags.

Most of the packs that were made up were taken by the Mercy Ships and distributed around the Pacific Islands.

Well done to all involved!  A great effort!

We are very fortunate here at Alandale to have a choir of residents who enjoy singing and performing.

At least twice a year the Alandale Singers put on a concert, much to the delight of fellow residents, their friends and families.

At the last couple of concerts other musically talented residents joined the Alandale Singers which has enhanced their performances much to the delight of everyone.

A group of residents enjoyed a wonderful spring outing to local Clandon Daffodil Farm in Gordonton.

The group learnt about the many varieties of daffodils they grow at the farm and Tour Guide, Ian, explained what a year in the life of a daffodil grower is like.

After the tour the group indulged in a delicious lunch at local cafe, FirePot, before returning to the village.

Recycling and environmental issues are important to many residents here at Alandale. So twice a year, the Alandale EcoGroup organise a SWAP Day.

Residents bring in their unwanted, unused items that are in good condition and then later in the morning, everyone is welcomed in to find new treasures and items they would use.   Anything left over in the afternoon is then delivered to one of the opportunity shops.

It is suprising what treasures are discovered and re-homed.

The month of September is 'Blue September' so to support this very worthy cause we had a 'Blue September Fundraising Afternoon Tea & Blind Auction'.

The Blind Auction was terrific and quite entertaining thanks to the auctioneer.

The afternoon was very successful with just over $1300 being raised for the cause.

Twinkle lights, great music & songs, excellent company, and some terrific dancing made for a wonderful social evening that was enjoyed by so many.  

Entertainer Helen Riley had everyone tapping their toes or up on the dance floor which was great to see.

We look forward to our next Spring Fling.

Congratulations to Alandale Resident, Sue Curran!  Sue has been selected to represent New Zealand once again in Lawn Bowls.

Sue, along with her director, Bronwyn Milne will be competing in the mixed pairs  B2-B3 discipline alongside Deane Robertson and his director, Kevin Smith.

This is Sue’s third Commonwealth Games  as a Paralympian athlete and it is a fantastic achievement.  

We wish Sue every success in her event at Birmingham and we look forward to hearing all about her trip and medal success (hopefully) when she returns.   

GO SUE!!!  The Alandale Community is fully supporting you!

 

Wishing to mark the Queen's 70 years on the throne, the Social Committee put on a special afternoon tea with a toast to Queen Elizabeth II to celebrate her remarkable achievement.

Everyone was encouraged to attend in their finest royal attire or in red/white and blue.   There were prizes for the best dressed.

It looks like alot of fun was had and it was wonderful to see the jewels, fur coats, scarves, tiaras, suits and hats come out of the wardrobes.   Along with the few corgis that were in attendance.

A fun afternoon to celebrate our head of state, Queen Elizabeth II.

Watch out everyone, there's a new gang in town!  Yes, the 'Scooterites' are a group of Alandale residents who like to get out and about on their mobility scooters.  

Their picnics and outings are proving very popular, always followed by afternoon tea and are enjoyed by those who attend.
 

With the luck of the Irish, we were blessed with beautiful weather on St Patrick's day so some of the residents of Alandale celebrated with a Picnic Dinner on our picturesque Riverside Patio.   Dress in theme was the order of the day, and having fun was compulsory.  Entertainment was provided by Alandale's own resident band!

An evening filled with good spirits, lots of laughs, good good and great company.
 

In light of last year's successful Garden Ramble, a group of our residents went on another one this summer.

In the glorious sunshine they meandered their way around our Village gardens.  Stopping and chatting along the way,  admiring the flowers and the bold beautiful colours of the the summer season and finishing with a cuppa in in the Clubhouse.
 

Why not start the beginning of a new year, celebrating in style on our Riverside Patio at a BYO Picnic with your Alandale friends and neighbours.

Wonderful warm weather and company means the start to a wonderful year!  Here's to 2022!!!!

On a hot summery afternoon there was great delight when the very familiar iconic Mr Whippy tune was heard in Alandale!

Yes, not only did Mr Whippy bring the ice-creams to the Village but also a tremendous amount of joy during lockdown which lifted the spirits and tastebuds of all the residents.

One of the most magnificent times in Alandale is Springtime.

The Village just comes alive with so much vibrancy and colour that its just spectacular.

"In all things nature there is something of the marvellous." Aristotle


 

The residents of Alandale kindly and very generously donated a number of blankets, bedding and pyjamas to the local Charity "Give a Kid a Blanket".   

Kylie O'Rouke who collects and distributes the items for the Charity was overwhelmed by the response and was extremely grateful.   

There was 3 bulk collections from Alandale for this Charity  with all items going to homes where they were desperately needed and appreciated.  Well done to the Residents of Alandale!!!    
 

As May was "Pink Ribbon" month, our monthly Village Coffee Morning was a special fundraiser event for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

There was 90 residents in attendance, lots of pink, lots of food, great company and many spectacular raffle prizes which were generously donated by local businesses to be won.

We were delighted to raise $1160.30 for this very worthy cause.


 

All aboard the Village Bus Trip to Waihi!!   Sandra B was host for the day and a group of delightful residents accompanied her on a day out.

First stop was the historic cottage cafe, Domain Cafe in Te Aroha.  This was the perfect spot for a delicious bite to eat and a hot cup of tea and coffee.

Next stop was in the Karangahake Gorge for a gentle stroll through the breath-taking gorge in the glorious weather.  

A lovely buffet style lunch was enjoyed at the Waihi Beach RSA.  The RSA with the most magnificent views in the land.

Final destination for the day was the beach!  Time for sand and water between the toes and some sea air in the lungs to reinvigorate everyone for the trip home again.

A wonderful day's outing enjoyed by everyone.