The activities room was bursting with lots of love and laughter  as Quota Whakatane kicked off Quota Cares Month with a visit  to Mountain View Rest Home on St Patrick's Day.  Lorraine Smith, Activities Coordinator had decorated the room with lots of lucky shamrocks and green balloons. 

Both Quota members and residents alike wore 'a bit o' the green' and enjoyed an afternoon dance featuring Johnny Arbuckle on sax.  Many of the residents met their spouses at dances were Johnny was playing, many many years ago  which stirred up allot of wonderful memories.  The residents enjoyed a wine or the true Irish drink, Guinness to the delight of many!   A delicious afternoon tea provided by the Quota members was enjoyed by all.

March is Quota Cares Month and Quota Whakatane has a busy month planned with visits to the rest homes in Whakatane, Ohope and Kawerau.  The Quota Club has also organised a Joint Service Club Meeting to be held on Monday 23 March.  The various Lions, Rotary and Quota clubs in the Eastern Bay have been invited to mix and mingle for the evening with guest speaker Noela Vallis. 

Noella is President of the Spinal Cord Society New Zealand.  It is her vision to find a cure for those suffering with spinal injuries. She established the SCSNZ to raise funds to support effective research towards this goal in New Zealand.

If you would like more information on Quota International of Whakatane, please contact President Wendy Tozer 307-8060 or Bev London, Membership 308-7087.

Karla

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