Mangawhai Zonta club marks 5th birthday

The Mangawhai Zonta Group celebrated its fifth birthday with a cake and party games on May 25.

Club founder Liz Holsted gave a speech on the origins of the group and Lt Governor of Zonta NZ Janet Hope paid tribute to the success of the small rural group and wished it many more happy birthdays in the future.

Mangawhai Zonta devotes its energies to raising funds to help local and international women. This month members will assist Rural Women NZ in Otamatea with an evening on Supporting Safe Relationships, on Wednesday June 24, at Otamatea High School.

The next event is a quiz night and auction on July 26 to raise money for the annual Spirit of Adventure scholarship given to a young women from the Bream Bay district.

Last year’s recipient, Briar Lomas, will speak of her experiences on her voyage at the next club meeting on June 22.

The quiz night, which will be held at The Club, has a jungle theme.

Bookings: Dianne on 431 3264 or Sue on 431 3190.