‘What’s Happening in Hāwea’ - Weekly Newsletter - 28 June ‘21
Hāwea Friendship & Support Group - Thursday 1st July
This group is targeted at those aged over 65 – plus anyone else in need of some community support. Everyone is welcome.
Programme for July:
Thursday 1st July – Morning Tea upstairs at Hawea Store & Kitchen (Sailz) starting at 11.00 am.
Wednesday 14th July - Morning Tea upstairs at Hawea Store & Kitchen (Sailz) starting at 11.00 am.
Friday 30th July – Lunch outing to Tarras. Cost and transport arrangements to be finalised.
For information an any of the above – please contact:
Helen McCarthy – 027 224 7548, or
Jenny Duke – 027 828 9636
New members are welcome to come along
Hāwea Meet & Greet - Friday 2nd July at 5.30 pm
We meet from 5:30pm - 7pm on the first Friday of each month.
This month we will have a change - so on Friday 2nd July, we will meet at the Lake Hāwea Community Centre
This is an opportunity to welcome newcomers to the Hāwea community and to provide an opportunity for us all to keep in touch.
If you are new to town, we encourage you to come along - You will be made most welcome and will have the opportunity to meet and mix with out Hāwea locals.
It would be good to see some Hāwea Flat folk come along!
Lake Hāwea Polar Plunge - Sunday 4th July
The Lake Hawea Community Centre are organising:
Come on down to the jetty for some quality entertainment!
MC Slater, music, hot food and spa available.
All jumpers and supporters are welcome
Individual Jumpers:
Gold coin entry. Register on the day
Polar Plunge jumpers under 12 years will need to wear a lifejacket and be accompanied by a caregiver/parent.
If you decide to jump in a costume there will be a prize for best individual costume.
Business / Corporate Jumpers:
$10 entry. Register http://here
Nominate someone from your group/business to jump
Great way to advertise your group/business with logos and websites advertised once registered
Prize for best group/business costume
Organisers Notes:
Organiser contact information:
Ann-Maree Chatterton (027 241 4325)
Colleen Carr (027 393 5322)
MC: Slater Hodges (Lake Hawea Hotel)
Food: Pumpkin Soup and Cheese Rolls ($3), serving Ann-Maree Chatterton
Spa: Lake Hawea Fire Brigade (Brent Arthur)
Water safety: Lake Hawea Coastguard (John Taylor)
Voting: Supporters and jumpers on the day will get to vote by paper on the day, Colleen Carr supervising.
If you have any queries or problems registering, contact:
Ann-Maree Chatterton
Tel: 027 241 4325
email: annmareecraighead@gmail.com
Art and Craft Group for Hāwea
We have some very talented artists in Hāwea and two of them are starting an “Art and Craft” group, and they are inviting anyone in the community to come along, even if you feel that you have no skills!!
They are happy for you to undertake any art or craft activity that you wish and they will have books, materials, paints, pens etc. all available. They are planning to have demonstrations of different skills and techniques.
The next meetings will take place on:
Thursday 8th July from 10.00 – 1.00 pm, and
Thursday 22nd July from 10.00 – 1.00 pm.
Where: Lake Hawea Community Centre
Tea / Coffee available
So – come along and enjoy the company of fellow artists and have fun creating your own great works of art.
Mountain Film Festival in on now
The Mountain Film Festival is in its 19 year and is organised by Hawea residents Mark & Jo Sedon.
The 19th NZ Mountain Film and Book Festival presents a wide range of films, guest speakers, workshops and presentations from inspirational adventurers.
The films and books tell stories of adventure sports, foreign cultures, remote travel and environmental issues. There are 69 films, 20 speakers, workshops, environmental shows, film and writing school, art displays, live music, trade show and loads of good quality socialising.
The event runs in Wanaka until 29th June, and is online from June 25th to July 25th.
For details of the full programme visit the website: https://mountainfilm.nz/
For details of the 'online' programme see the website: https://mountainfilm.nz/online-festival/
The Festival is run by a non-profit charitable trust and is a registered charity.
Hāwea Film Group is being organised
The Hāwea Friendship and Support Group are in the process of starting a Film Club
This group will run along the same lines as a book club - but instead of books, the members will all attend a film together at Paradiso and then afterwards will meet to discuss the film over tea / coffee / drinks / cakes - or whatever !! It is contemplated that the group would meet for a film / discussion twice each month - one session in the afternoon and the other in the evening.
Anyone is welcome to take part and there would be no need for members to participate in every session
Actual details will be arranged once the group / or groups are formed.
If you would like to be involved, please send your name and details to:
Isabell Sinclair-Irwin at irwin.sinclair@gmail.com
Yoga with Danni at Lake Hāwea
Weekly Hāwea Yoga is back from this Thursday 24 June - please note there has been a slight change of time to accommodate those getting back from work in time to join us. Even though I am doing these classes in 6 week blocks, you don't need to book for the entire block, all classes are drop in (There is just the option of a cheaper pass if you are able to commit to the whole 6 weeks.) Feel free to message beforehand if you would like to book your spot for either a single class or the whole 6 weeks. If you have classes left on your pass from the last block, you are free to use them in this block too. As always, I believe Yoga should be available for everyone, so please send me a message if you'd like to join but aren't able to make the financial commitment at this time. If you have any questions, please send them through to me.
I look forward to seeing you on your mat.
Lake Hāwea Rabbit Pindone Poison programme starts 7th July … … …
Contact Energy advise that a Pindone poison programme will be in place on the Hāwea Dam and at the Gladstone Gap from 7th July 2021 until 7th September 2021. Please follow the guide notices displayed at the Gates. Remember - Dogs should be on leads at all times. All enquiries should be directed to Preston Pest Control: 022 195 5339.
Hāwea Archives Room Update
All the archives held in the archives room have been boxed and the boxes labelled. These records have been stored on the computer and shared with the Upper Clutha Historical Records Society. If anyone wishes to store their family records in the Hawea archives room they are welcome to do so: contact Barbara Chinn 443 4333 or text to 021 156 5576. Any records you store will still belong to you, so you can get access to them or add to them at any time by contacting Barbara.
Hāwea Accommodation Available at 'The Camp'
Accommodation for winter workers in Wanaka and Hāwea . Are you looking for somewhere to stay over winter? Experience wonderful alpine days right on the lakefront. Accommodation is available at The Camp - Lake Hāwea . We have standard cabins and powered campervan sites currently available (with shared facilities). Prices from $140 per week for 2 people. Perfect for couples, workers, and travelers. Terms and conditions apply. Contact Elen: 027 226 0299 or email stay@thecamp.co.nz
Have you tried Disc Golf at Hāwea yet?
Have you had a chance to play disc golf at Lake Hāwea yet?
The baskets are all in thanks to the generous donations of 5 local businesses and 7 local families. We hope you enjoy your rounds at one of NZ’s most beautiful locations - thanks to the permission of Contact Energy Ltd.
"What’s Happening in Hāwea this Week” currently reaches some 950 Hāwea residents / home owners. If you know anyone who wants to be on the list – then get them to email ewc.lhnz@gmail.com with their name & email address
