Women's Day High Tea - August 2015

What: Women's Day High Tea and Hats
When: 9th August 2015
Where:  St Oswalds Church Hall
Cost: R50
Patrons Present: Carol, Lucy, Amie, Charnel, Megan, Janine and Nadine.
Organised by: Nadine

On Sunday 9th August we joined a gathering of men and women to celebrate National Women's Day with a high tea.  There was a variety of sweet and savoury eats including a version of Janine's famous microwave chocolate cake.  The afternoon included a quest speaker - Mary, who spoke about overcoming an abusive marriage as well as bowel cancer.  It was an interesting speech to say the least.

The other entertainment included a piano recital by Dieter, two young ladies who played the clarinet and violin respectively as well as Daphne's funky belly-dancing demonstration.

Ryno entertained us with beautiful versions of famous songs (even with technical difficulties).

The afternoon ended with a zumba demonstration which had some ladies joining in.  It was a wonderful afternoon to chat and catch-up with friends and we even received a goodie bag.  The money raised will be donated to the Pear Tree Project which gives essential supplies to new mothers for their babies which are born at Somerset Hospital.

Last but not least everyone looked stunning in their various hats.

Arm Knitting an Infinity Scarf - June 2015

What: Knitting an infinity Scarf with our Arms

When:  28th June 2015

Where:  Carol's house

Cost: R80 (wool food and wine)

Patrons Present: Lucy, Carol, Megan, Nadine, Amie, Vannessa, Ana-Rita, Charnel and Clarissa

Organised By: Carol

Firstly everyone was taught how to eat Walking Nachos.  Namely add Spicy mince to a few lunch-sized bags of Doritos; add lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and grated cheese.  Hold packet closed and shake, shake, shake.  Then eat out of the packet (optional).  These portable nachos are genius, especially if you don't like washing plates.
Next; you don't have to be a master knitter to be able to arm knit, you should pick it up with ease. There are no needles or hooks to be bothered with!  All you need are your two arms and wool.
So with wine at hand and much laughter, we started to cast on 10 stitches with our dominant hands.  After several false starts, we were finally able to get our rhythm going and knit with our arms.  And VOILA! everyone managed to finish their infinity scarf, even if it took 4 hours for some (Charnel). For those who struggled a bit, remember Practice makes Perfect and in no time at all, you could knit a scarf in under an hour. Much laughter, lunch and lubricants (now now ladies, I meant wine) was had by all.
To watch the video go to:  http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=g2FpPiXe45o

CJ xxx

Cocktails and Dinner - May 2015

What: Cocktails and Dinner
When: May
Where: Greens Plattekloof Centre
Cost: What you ate and drank
Patrons Present: Kerry, Janine, Nadine, Ana-Rita, Clarissa, Fiona, Carol, Amie, Linda
Organised By: Fiona for Rita

We met up at Greens for some time out and great cocktails, food and conversation.  Was great for everyone to catch-up.  Thank you very much to Fiona for making the evening extra special with the arrangement of flowers you had displayed on the table and this was for each girl at the table with a personalised message.  We were really made to feel extra special.

The Art of Bonsai - April 2015

What:   Learning about Bonsai Plants

When:  11 April 2015

Where:  Fiona's House

Cost:    R120

Patrons Present:   Nadine, Lucy, Ana-Rita, Carol, Fiona, Amie, Clarissa, Linda, Chrystina and Hannah, Linda (Friend of Michelle), Michelle

Organised by:  Fiona

Chris started the event with a lesson on Bonsai, how it was started, how to care for your bonsai, what to feed it and how to maintain it.

Thereafter each participant got to choose a tree.  The idea was to look at your tree and draw what you wanted it to look like.  Once this process was completed, each participant then went ahead and trimmed their trees and wired the branches to start forming the direction it is meant to grow into.

Chris assisted where he could, but due to so many participants, could not get to everyone.  But as usual, people helped each other and gave ideas.

Once the trees were trimmed and shaped, the potting followed.

In all, it seems the event was a success. Hopefully all the trees will survive.  Chris said he will help should anyone need advice and assistance.

Fiona