Welcome to GSA Southland
Members are invited to participate in activities planned for members in the Southland Branch. You may also wish to propose additional activities and other possible venues. Scroll down for the contact details for the secretary and current chairman.
Our thanks and acknowledgement go to our Life Members for their dedicated service to the Branch and the Association
2003 Cecil McElhinney 2011 Donald Mowat 2014 Roger Tippen
Latest Branch newsletter October 2021
Next Branch newsletter and Annuity News out in October.
GSA Centennial 2020
A book was published to coincide with the centennial. Written by Prof. Roger Openshaw and called 'Safeguarding Super', it outlines the history of the GSA over the last 100 years and it can be ordered through the branch or you can order direct with National Office, phone 04 4727006, $40 per book plus postage. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the Christmas function on 23 November.
Christmas Luncheon 2021
- Venue: The Foundry Restaurant,181 North Rd, (Corner of Gimblett St & North Rd) Invercargill
- Date: Monday 29 November
- Speaker: Tony Hamilton, GSA National President
- Cost: $25 per member. Pay on arrival to Anne or direct debit payment to the bank account GSA NZ Inc 031355 0880099 00.
- The branch has subsidised the meal.
- Time: Arrive from 12.00pm onwards for 12.30pm start
- Register to attend: To Anne by 15 November by phone or text to 027 311 0625 / email to southland@gsa.org.nz / or post to 4 Lennox Street, Gore 9710. Registered members who for some reason cannot attend on the day, will be asked to pay the branch as we are committed to pay for numbers confirmed prior to the luncheon.
- Dietary requirements: Let Anne know when you register of your choice of main and dessert and any special requirements as she needs to let the restaurant know prior to the day of the luncheon.
- Menu Choice: Main – 1. New Orleans Fried Chicken 2. Crumbed Blue Cod Dessert - 3. Apple and Boysenberry Crumble 4. Banoffee Pie Cheesecake
- Car parking: Available off Gimblett St, with wheelchair access.
- Require transport: Let Anne know if you require transport.
Activities planned for 2021 to come
Committee Meeting dates 2021 to come
Grey Power Southland
"An advocacy organisation promoting the welfare and wellbeing of all citizens in the 50+ age group."
- Support Grey Power by joining as a member
- Monday - Friday 9.30am - 1.00pm
- Ph 03 2145008, greypowersouth@xtra.co.nz
- Cnr Deveron and Esk Streets, Invercargill
Age Concern
"Serving the needs of older people"
- Every second Monday popular and interesting day trips are organised
- Day activities and luncheons happenning Monday to Friday
- Mini Bus Service provides rerurns trips from home and to the centre every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
- Exercise classes and many other helpful services supplied
- Phone 03 2186351
- 50 Forth Street, Invercargill
- Every second Monday popular and interesting day trips are organised
- Informative Health and Wellbeing Guide available
- Regional Super Gold card discount list
- www.ageconcern.co.nz
60's Up Movement of New Zealand, Invercargill Branch
"You can join our movie group, walk group, trips, cards and games group and our monthly meetings with speakers, raffles and organised luncheon."
- Become a member
- Contact secretary Hillary Ripia 03 2189951
- www.60supmovement.org.nz
Eldernet
"We provide a nationwide, current directory of services related to older people on our website and in the Wherefromhere cataloque available from the Citizens Advice Bureau"
- www.eldernet.co.nz
- Information on community groups, home and garden maintenance, transport services, travel, tours and recreation, retirement homes, residential care, funeral services.
Seniornet South
"Computing for seniors"
- 0800 336 467
Citizens Advice Bureau
- Phone 03 2186648, 0800 367 222
- 97 Spey Street, Invercargill
Community Law Centre
- Free information and advice on legal matters
- Phone 0800 550 800, 03 2143180
- 100 Spey Street, Invercargill
Information coming soon: The New Bluff Walking Track
To Join the GSA as a new member
- On the Home page go to the Join GSA tab and follow the instructions
- Include your spouse / partner in your application at no extra cost.
Members Online Details
- Go to Members tab amend your GSA details such as change of address, phone numbers and email, add your spouse as a member and view newsletters.
Contact Datacom
- 0800 654 731
To find out more about activities planned for members, or to suggest other activities or venues, contact:
Walking tracks in Bluff ... See article.
Branch Secretary
Louise can be contacted for any questions regarding new enrolments, enrolling spouses as members and any other enquiries at:
- Anne Gover
- southland@gsa.org.nz
- 0800 888 472
Current Southland Chairman
- Donald Mowat
- mowat.ariki@xtra.co.nz
- 03 2130758