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A welcome from Peninsula Penultimates in Whitianga fondly known as Penn’s (previously Probus)

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August 12, 2025

What Penn’s are up to.

Mid Winter Christmas at Smittys.

The members of this club are a varied lot both in ethnicity and their ages. Member aged over 65 is not uncommon. The overall focus is on the qualities of Fellowship, Friendship and Fun.

A feature of each monthly meeting is to have guest speakers and the topics have been varied. For example The Workings of the Coast Guard and an invitation to their Headquarters at Whitianga; interesting speakers about the Mens shed; vintage cars and caravans, and the working of the WCST, known as the Community Centre. The lineup of interesting speakers continues throughout the year.

Regular group outings which enable members to get together are a much enjoyed feature. Some of these have included: A Pool Party and BBQ, the Troubadours show at Tairua, and Wheels Within Walls.

Coming up later this year is a trip to Hamilton to a concert called Operatunity; Fabulous Fifties. Car pooling will be available as needed. Popular events include the Mid Winter Christmas at Smittys; long Weekend Monday get together for wine, fun and food, Xmas Dinner and Presidents BBQ both at the Golf Club.

Every 4th Monday of the month is the meeting day for the Penn’s which is held at the Mercury Bay Bowling Club. A brief general meeting is at the start, followed by morning tea and then speaker. Lunch at a local cafe is optional afterwards.

We are looking to increase our membership as occasionally we must bid them goodbye. If you, or someone you know has recently arrived in town, is interested in meeting people or is newly retired we would welcome you with open arms and love you to join us.

We welcome people with a diversity of interests and experience. Of course we are open to people over retirement age, of all ethnicities and backgrounds. It is a great way to connect with people who may stimulate and challenge our thinking.

For more information or to join Penn’s please contact Jo on mobile 021 264 3753.