Dear DUC and DSBC Members
It has been a unique and interesting past year for the club with the effects and consequences of COVID on the club and its members as well as the relocation of the club to its new permanent location. Although there are still lingering concerns and protocols around COVID, the club has started to settle into its new premises and routine. As a result, the club has received strong support from members and is currently running a waiting list for new applicants wanting to join you having fun in the sun.
Below are some social events for the club planned by Lizell, the club entertainment co-ordinator, that will help you to meet and greet your fellow members as well as get more value and enjoyment for your club membership.
If you would like to be added to the PWSC Entertainment WhatsApp notification group, send a message to Lizell on 0833833081 with your request.
THIS IS NUMBER ONE AND THE FUN HAS JUST BEGUN:
Friday 7th May:
Happy Hour 4pm to 6pm
Live Music with DJ Ant from 4.30pm to 8pm
Family Bingo Evening
Please join us for a fun filled family friendly evening of BINGO at the Point Water Sports Club on 7 MAY 2021, starting at 6pm. Enter individually or as a Team of up to 5 people and enjoy an evening of fun where the whole family can enjoy and unwind. Book your spot today by emailing your name, contact details and number of people attending to: salesdbn@powersol.co.za Entries are limited to 50 pax due to COVID requirements and Bingo cards are R10 ea.
For more details check out the attachment or contact Lizell: lizellbright@gmail.com
NUMBER TWO
Sunday 9th May – Mother’s Day
Live Music with VERANDA PANDA 1pm to 5pm
Please note that if you plan on bringing mom to the club for breakfast or lunch for Mother’s Day, that disabled parking is limited. If the club parking is full when you arrive, Mom may have to walk some way to the clubhouse if you must make use of the pay parking outside the club.
Mother’s Day breakfast special– Croissant with scrambled egg and bacon R40 member’s price
NUMBER THREE
Saturday 29th May – Proposed Family Fun Day
Proposed program:
Morning Beach and Reef Clean Up
Mid-day Beach Volley Ball round robin comp between teams of 4 made up of teams that represent the various club sections such as fishing, diving, social, etc.
Afternoon Bring and braai with Live DJ Saturday Sunset Session
NUMBER FOUR
Wednesday 16th June – Proposed Potjie Comp
This is a middle of the week Public Holiday outside of school holidays.
It is hoped that the teams representing the various club sections that took part in the volleyball comp will continue their participation in this event and extract revenge for their losses to other teams in the volleyball.
Live music is also planned for this special youth day.
SCUBA Diving Section Update
Another sign that the club is starting to settle into its new skin is that the SCUBA Diving section of the club now has a dedicated equipment room with compressor, nitrox , equipment hire and repair facilities. There is also a dedicated kit up room with equipment cleaning facilities.
If you were once a warrior diver and would like to get back into the sport, consider doing a Refresher Course:
Haven’t been diving lately and want a quick scuba refresher?
The Scuba Refresher program is the perfect way to update your dive skills and knowledge regardless of your accreditation from your beginner Diver Course before jumping back into the water. Whether you want a few reminders or need to go over the basics, our Scuba Refresher is personalized for you. It’s quick and easy and a good way to prepare for your next course or get ready for a diving holiday.
MEMBER REFRESHER PRICE: R550
Contact Sarah: sarah.nada@gmail.com for more information on the these courses as well as the club SCUBA Diving section.
Club COVID concerns
A year ago neighbours were reporting each other to the COVID police for having braais on their driveways or for exercising in public places.
Today the situation is different but the same as well.
As COVID “fatigue” sets in and we start to relax, we tend to forget that we should still be concerned about how we observe the COVID protocols as COVID is still a clear and present danger as the current dire COVID situations in places like India and South America can attest to.
To protect our staff and members, the club has made it a standard operating procedure that staff must always wear masks and must not serve members who are not wearing a mask.
Staff are under instruction of receiving a warning if they do not adhere to the SOP in this regard. The managers are also instructed to remind members politely to wear their masks while in the clubhouse if they come across a member not doing so.
As we start to ramp up the entertainment and social activities of the club, there is the danger that we will start to disregard COVID protocols, especially when alcohol is involved. Please do not give the staff a hard time if they refuse to serve you if you are not wearing a mask – members will be at risk of having their membership suspended if found doing so.
Please always wear a mask while in the clubhouse.
Blast from the past
About every 11 years (or so we are told) the yearly calendar is the same. Attached is an advert for the River Gardens Hotel in Amanzimtoti on which the dates and corresponding days are exactly the same as this coming weekend. It must be very old, as there is no mention of Mother’s Day ( an indication of the recent trend of commercialisation of celebration days) and for R3 you get a plate of food and get to see and hear the Blarney Brothers play.
Any idea what year this was?
We look forward to seeing you at the club
The PWC Team