Clubrooms Open Weekly
Our Clubroom are open on Friday evenings, complete with a bar and canteen facilities from 7:30pm onwards. Entry free for members (please remember to bring along your card!) and $5.00 for non-members. Open to all!
VIDEO RELAY SERVICE (VRS)
ADS Members are very welcome to make most use of NZ Relay's VRS at our office. We have two equipment (one X-Lite & one D-Link) available to Members free of charge during these times: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9am - 1pm. No appointment required. For further details about VRS, please click www.nzrelay.co.nz
Hire Our Premises
If you are interested in hiring our Clubroom or meeting room for that function, meeting or conference, please do get in touch with us with your requirements and we will be in touch with you shortly.
| Obituary - Kathleen Annie French |
| Monday, 01 February 2010 | |
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In Loving Memory  KATHLEEN ANNIE FRENCH 22nd May 1913 - 21st February 2010 Personal Profile of an ADS Life Members - Kathleen French  What is your full name? Kathleen Annie French When was the moment you realised that you were Deaf? Deaf from 2 years old – result of Whooping cough. When did you join ADS as member? 1938 How long were you a member of ADS before becoming Life Member? Can't remember! A long time! What was the best day of your life at ADS? And why? My 80th Birthday party at the ADS. What is the best thing about the Deaf community?  Good friendship. Who is your hero or heroine (either Deaf or Hearing role model)? Helen Keller & my Father Ira Bridger who always bought me dried figs. If there was a time machine, what period would you like to travel to? Back to when I was teenager, where there’s plenty of sports, basketball and swimming. What is your idea of perfect happiness? Having good friendships you can rely on. What is your biggest fear? Going blind. What is the silliest myth about deafness? People think we are stupid but we are not. What development do you hope to see at ADS as part of your future vision? Deaf Age Care facility. |
Latest Tidbits
Renewal Membership Notice
You will receive this early in October to give you plenty of time to make your payment before the end of December 2010 otherwise you will have to pay a re-joiningfee of $20 after Christmas.
Jackpot Winner!
Congratulations to Peter Webb for being present at the ADS Clubroom to claim our $350.00 jackpot!
Congratulations Kylie!
Club Jackpot
The result of the weekly jackpot draw will be uploaded onto our Raffle/Jackpot page by Sunday 9.00pm, weekly. Best of luck everyone!
Room Hire Booking
Become an ADS member for only $30.00 per year! Becoming a member has multiple advantages, which includes free entry to our Clubroom each Friday along with access to cheaper bar prices, and the opportunity to win some cash on the night with our new Club Raffle & Jackpot system!
Newsletters are sent out to members at the beginning of each month, and there are many social, sporting and recreational groups you can join at ADS.
Support the Auckland Deaf Community by joining ADS at a price of only $30.00 per year. However, if you are a new member or was not one in the previous year, a $20.00 joining fee is applicable.
Fees commences on 1st January to 31st December, and includes children (under 16 years of age), Deaf, hearing impaired and hearing people.
Download the form here and send it to us either by email, post, fax or in person during our office hours and Friday evenings.
Also on ADS Premises
Chinese Silver Restaurant: Authentic & Genuine Chinese Meal at Reasonable Price! and Beef Noodles: Chinese snacks at affordable prices!
SSR Updates
Our monthly SSR Updates by Julie-Anne Taylor, our Sports, Social and Recreation (SSR) Co-ordinator.
Manager's Report
Check out the monthly Manager's Report as presented by Roger
Wyrill, and be updated on the happenings of ADS!
President's Message
Check out the monthly President's Message, as presented by John Schischka and be updated on the happenings of ADS!
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