ISSUE #62 OCTOBER 2015 COORDINATOR S REPORT. Inside this issue:

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1 ISSUE #62 OCTOBER 2015 COORDINATOR S REPORT We have continued work at New Horizons Club to spruce it up. Many thanks to the few, ever reliable volunteers that have helped. With a special shout out to Laurie who has been painting nearly every day. Thank you also to the Youngtown Rotary crew that came and helped one Monday and got a big chunk of painting done. There is still plenty of work to be done so it would be great to see more of the members here to help look after your club. A big congratulations goes out to Aran Miller. Aran competed in the National Down Syndrome Games in Sydney recently. Aran won a neck full of gold medals (see picture inside) and swam an amazing World record in the 100m backstroke and a Australian record in the 200m freestyle. Well done Aran and we all wish you the very best and hope you get to go to Italy and represent Australia once again. The New Horizons Club Gala Dinner and Auction is fast approaching. There are only 5 tables left to sell, so if you haven't got your tickets yet we would love you to join us; please contact the club. The night is not one to be missed. All funds raised go directly back into the club to continue to support our members and provide sport and recreation opportunities within the community. We are still rounding up the final prizes for the Gala Dinner. If you know someone that can donate, it is not too late. New Horizons Club AGM will be held at the Club on November 9th. It is important members and volunteers attend. Board positions are open for nomination. We are looking for people who are committed to our mission and have a good understanding of the governance required to run the club. If you are interested or know someone that would suit please contact me. A member s party will be held on Friday 27th November. This is a great chance for everyone to catch up and have a social night with friends before Christmas. See inside for more details. I hope you are all enjoying the warmer weather. It has been nice to get outside and be active in the sun. Don't forget to make sure you do you 30mins of activity every day to stay healthy. Yours in Sport & Recreation Belinda Kitto Manager Inside this issue: Coordinator s Report Sports Schedule & Points tally NHC Events Club News People Places Calendar Meetings & Venues All meetings held at New Horizons Club Invermay Road, Mowbray New Horizons Club Board : 26 th October 2015 Monday 5.30pm: NHC NHC AGM: 9 th November Save the Date 17 th October GALA DINNER November 9th - AGM Monday 6pm at NHC Nominations for Board positions due by Oct 30th - contact office for a nomination form 27 th Nov Members Party 4 th -8 th Jan- Nationals NHC OFFICE HOURS Weekdays, Mon Fri: 10am 3pm Please contact Belinda if you wish to make appointment times outside these hours.

2 SPORTS SCHEDULE 2015 New Horizons supports participation in sport and recreation as a way of encouraging a healthy lifestyle. Activity club program Day Time Venue Cost New Horizons Club activities Boccia NHC Mon 1.00 to 2.30pm Max Fry Hall, Trevallyn $4.00 NHC to Tues New Horizons Club $ am to 12 MY Gym Fitness Class NHC Mon $5.00 noon NHC Mon pm PCYC $10.00 NHC Fri pm PCYC $12.00 Indoor Bowls NHC Thur pm New Horizons Club $2.00 Soccer/ NHC Tue pm Newstead College Gym $2.00 NHC Wed to 12 noon New Horizons Club $2.00 Song and Dance NHC Tue pm Brooks High School $2.00 Junior NHC Tue pm New Horizons Club $2.00 NHC Thur pm Newstead College $5.00 New Horizons Club activities in partnership with Special Olympics North Basketball NHC/SO Sat In recess Queechy High School Gym $2.00 Bocce NHC/SO Tue IN RECESS Kings Meadows Bowls Club $5.00 Golf NHC/SO Mon Afternoon Launceston Country Club $6.00 Swimming NHC/SO Wed pm pm Launceston Aquatic Centre $5.00 NHC/SO Wed pm Launceston Centre $2.00 $16.50 League or 8.45 to 10.30am L ton Lanes NHC/SO Sat or social 9.00am Social Kings Meadows $5.50 Launceston College Program all enquiries to L ton College elopment L ton College Mon Wed 4 to 5.30 pm Launceston College Gym $ TO STAY UP TO DATE WITH CLUB INFORMATION.LIKE US ON FACEBOOK If we have activity cancellations, changes to venues/times they will be posted on Facebook ALSO ADD YOUR TO OUR DATABASE. us info@newhorizonsclub.org.au GOLF: No Golf on 19 th October SWIMMING: Our program pool commences 14 th October pm COOKING PROGRAM: Red Cross will be running a 6 week class on Thursdays pm. Starts 22/10/15. Call office for booking form. Cost $2.00 A Golf Competition will be held on Sunday October 25 th at Riverside Golf Club for our members interested in playing. Contact Office to enter. $10.00 pperson. Entries needed by 21 st October

3 HOUSE POINTS TALLY 2015 ESK BASS TAMAR BOOBYALLA TOTAL POINTS COLLECT YOUR HOUSE POINTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR BY ATTENDING ACTIVITIES, EVENTS, OR HELPING OUT AT THE CLUB. EVERY TIME YOU PARTICIPATE YOU WILL RECEIVE A POINT THAT BUILDS THE TOTALS OF THE ABOVE HOUSES. To find out which house you belong to you can call the office. NEW HORIZONS MEMBERS PARTY Come dressed as your favourite Movie or TV star Friday 27th November pm - 10pm $15pp Mercure Launceston (Used to be Hotel Launceston) 3 Brisbane St, Launceston A fun night with friends. Let's dance the night away! Supper supplied - drinks available for purchase at the bar. *Please do not arrive before 7pm. To buy your tickets please contact the office; RSVP by Monday 23rd November to New Horizons Club We have to book in numbers with the venue for catering so only people on the RSVP list can attend no ticket sales on the door sorry. MESSAGE FROM OUR AMBASSADOR DON ELGIN Hello to all my friends at New Horizons Club, WOW what an amazing time of year. I m so excited and looking forward to this years Gala Function, every year it s one of my highlights. I ve had a very busy time recently with the launch of my book One Foot On The Podium. The response has been over whelming with so many people making contact through my website to purchase their copy, the best thing about people ordering on my website it means I can sign the book before it gets sent out. The book has taken me a while to finish, it s like most things in life when it s your number one priority you put more time into it but when other things are the main focus then less time goes in. I think the thing I enjoyed the most with selfpublishing my book was how much I got to learn about books. To be really honest I m not a big fan of reading so I was sure to make my book an easy and enjoyable to read, it s a very good reflection on my life and takes in the ups and downs we had along the way. I was keen to capture not only my story but the importance of my parents and how them having the courage to make tough decisions along the way provided me with the best possible upbringing a kid born without half a leg could have. My parents were like so many of the parents of the guys at New Horizons Club, they treated me just like one of the other kids, when I fell over they told me to get back up and have another go and that s what I did. The beauty of the tough love approach is it allows the kid, in this case me, the opportunity to learn what is possible and not be focussed on what may be difficult at the time, it helps build resilience. I d like to take a moment to remind you to make the most of every opportunity that comes your way and above all no matter what the direction your life takes you, always give it your best shot. See you all at this year s Gala Function.

4 TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE OFFICE 50% OF ALL TICKETS SOLD WILL BE GENEROUSLY DONATED TO NEW HORIZONS CLUB. THANKS TO THE LORD S TAVERNERS CONTINUED SUPPORT. PURCHASE INDIVIDUALLY OR TAKE A BOOK TO SELL AND HELP SUPPORT YOUR CLUB $5.00 PER TICKET WELL DONE ARAN MILLER ON YOUR LATEST COLLECTION OF GOLD IN THE NATIONAL DOWN SYNDROME GAMES, SYDNEY. GOOD LUCK ON HEADING TO ITALY FOR THE WORLDS.

5 THIS PROGRAM IS AIMED AT PEOPLE WHO ARE LIVING INDEPENDANTLY OR WHO ARE CONSIDERING TO. IT IS A DIFFERENT TWIST ON OUR USUAL CLASS. COST IS $2.00 PER SESSION. LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE: BOOK AT OFFICE. REGISTRATION FORM TO BE COMPLETED APON BOOKING.

6 New Horizons Club Gala Dinner, Show & Auction 7pm Saturday October 17 th Albert Hall, Launceston Welcome drinks & canapés from 6.30pm Premium Package $1,600: (premium all-inclusive table for 10 people) Package includes predinner drinks & canapés, 2 course Arabian Banquet, beer, wine & cider for the night and entertainment. Individual Tickets $120/pp: Includes pre-dinner drinks & canapés, 2 course Arabian Banquet & entertainment. Drinks available for purchase. Buy before August 31st, 2015 and go into the draw to win your individual ticket price back! Tickets available at New Horizons Club or info@newhorizonsclub.org.au HOW CAN YOU HELP? Attend the event Help us find prizes, donations & sponsors Volunteer to help us set up & pack up for the event. Helpers are needed all day Friday, Saturday morning & Sunday morning. URGENTLY NEEDED!!!! Items for our hampers. Items can include food, drinks, small homewares, candles, bathroom pamper products etc ( item with a use by date after Dec 15). Drop them into the bucket at NHC

7 Proudly supported by: Postage Paid Providing sport & recreation opportunities for people with disabilities. Phone (03) Fax (03) Address Address Address Address Address Address CLUB NEWS PEOPLE PLACES QUOTE OF THE MONTH OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS 1 st Ryan Herlihy, Chloe Goss 3 rd Sharon Peck 10 th Richard Annear, Clinton Williams 15 th Margaret Austin 17 th Karen Terry 19 th Jarret Green 20 th Michael Rosier 23 rd Jasmine Buckingham 24 th Alexander Walker 27 th Bobby Young 29 th Alice Fullerton 31 st Stephanie Groves Nathan Kitto Our Deepest Sympathies to Henry, Michelle & Craig Titmus on the loss of their mother & grandmother THANK YOU TO MICHAEL FERGUSON AND HIS OFFICE FOR THE PRINTING OF OUR NEWSLETTER Condolences also to the Cable family on the passing of Ian New Horizons Club receives funding from the Crown through the Department of Health and Human Services.

8 OCTOBER 2015 MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN 5 N/E PROG Golf 12 N/E PROG 19 N/E PROG Boccia 26 N/E PROG 6 Pizza & laser tag Ipad fun Working bee Week club 8 L ton Show Office closed Working bee Week club 9 Sliders & BBQ 16 Gala dinner setup 23 gymnastics 30 gymnastics 3 tenpin 10 tenpin 17 GALA DINNER Gala pack up NHC GOLF COMP NOVEMBER 2015 MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN 1 2 LONG WEEKEND 9 N/E PROG AGM 16 N/E PROG 23 N/E PROG 30 N/E PROG NO cooking gymnastics 27 Member s Party Last