May we have this dance?

Darryl Jensen credits dance for his marriage. “My wife and I met through dancing,” he explains. “I was invited to a rock and roll party that was a vice versa theme. All the guys went to one of the lady’s homes to get our make-up done – and I met Joan.” at was more than 30 years ago. “ ose were the days when we were younger and I could throw her up in the air,” laughs Darryl. “I couldn’t manage it now, but we still have so much fun on the dance oor.”

Darryl and Joan used to teach and now organise weekly socials on Tuesdays from 1pm-3pm at the Tauranga Citizens Club.

“Since Covid-19, numbers have dropped o a lot,” says Darryl.

“It’s nice to have so much space on the dance oor – but the social aspect is one of the things we love, so we’d love to get more people coming along to give it a go.”

It’s mostly ballroom-style dancing to suit the older age group, but Darryl is open to any dance style.

“I have a music library with around 6000 songs,” he says.

“But dancers can make requests or even bring along their own music.”

Darryl says the socials are open to anyone interested in learning how to dance to take a look and to get information about dance classes around the city that would suit them best.

To nd out more information about ballroom dancing, phone Joan on: 021 323 325.

A retirement village flourishing with life

Since its opening in 2017, e Vines at Bethlehem has become home to 230 residents seeking an active retirement experience. Originally the iconic Mills Reef winery, this Classic Life retirement village has transformed into a thriving community, preserving its original Art Deco look and feel.

e Vines recently celebrated the o cial opening of the Clubhouse, bringing together residents and individuals involved in the project from its earliest stages. e Clubhouse stands as a testament to the visionary spirit and dedication of all those who contributed to its creation.

Award-winning clubhouse

Nominated for the Property Council’s Industry Property Awards, e Vines o ers a range of amenities within its vibrant Clubhouse. From a co ee lounge to a movie theatre, bar, hairdresser, and beautician, residents enjoy a variety of services.

Additional features include a meeting room, library, art and craft space, a cards room, billiard and snooker room, indoor and outdoor bowls, a function room, indoor heated swimming pool, gym, and outdoor spaces to enjoy seasonal occasions.

With its rich history and modern o erings, e Vines presents a retirement village surrounded by the scenic beauty of the area o ering a wonderful choice of indoor and outdoor activities.

Open day e Vines will be hosting open days in August to provide an opportunity for those interested to visit the village, take a tour of the showhome and join the team for some freshly baked specialities and a barista co ee.

“Please keep an eye out for details,” says e Vines sales manager Tony Stack.

“We will announce dates and times to join us. is might be an ideal time to talk through your retirement options, and we have some aces up our sleeve to sweeten the deal!”