Rebus celebrates

Two Rebus clubs in Warkworth will mark significant milestones this year – Warkworth Ladies Rebus is celebrating its 25th anniversary, while Men’s Rebus is marking its 40th year.

Men’s club president Stephen Becket says both clubs have grown since covid to have about 70 members each.

“While we don’t fundraise or duplicate the good work of service clubs such as Lions and Rotary, we do provide a social environment for the most senior active retirees in our community,” Stephen says.

“The fact that these clubs have lasted as long as they have, considering they are the elders of society, is testament to their need in society.”

The ladies club meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at BeSoul, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth, off Morrison Drive, while the men meet on the third Monday of the month in the former women’s bowling club in Shoesmith Street, starting at 10am.

The meetings are reasonably informal but usually include a talk by a member followed by an invited guest speaker after morning tea.

There are also other Rebus activities such as a walking group, coffee get-togethers and cinema outings.
Upcoming speakers for the men’s club include retired judge and former member of the Parole Board, David Mather, on June 16. Later in the year, guest speakers will include world motorcycle champion Graeme Crosby and former All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry.

Stephen says the club is a great resource of mental stimulation and social contact for people in their retirement, and all for about the cost of four cups of coffee a year.

“We are always looking for energetic people to join use.”

If anyone is interested, they are invited to attend one of the meetings as a guest.

For men’s club enquiries, contact Jon Nicholson 027 669 2030 or Stephen at 021 153 6721.

For the ladies, contact Pam Chapman 021 0798 551 or Lorraine Nelson on 027 605 0083.