27 June 2025, Issue 1266
Serious caper!
Bayv yview v Village’’s Pat Purton, piictured d, has been busyy with fellow residents learningg a new skill lately – and it’s taken over their retirement facility by storm. Corn hole is the new game of choice after village manager Phil Holland introduced the activity as part of his monthly challenge against residents at Bayview.
The fi Th first event was so successffull it morp phed into orgganisingg the firstever Tauranga Seniors Corn Hole Championship – which is being played from 2pm today, June 27. “We decided why don’t we make it a Tauranga-wide competition? And invite other villages so there’s more chance for
resiidents to sociiallise and d have a good d laugh h and a bit of fun and playy somethingg that’s a little bit different – which all age-groups can play,” said Holland. As such, today at Bayview, 22 contestants from four Tauranga retirement villages will play corn hole until the last one standing takes the crown.
“Th The resiidents wiill be diviided into teams of two – and we’ll have a round robin followed by elimination until two contestants are left to challenge each another in a big grand final,” Holland said. The public is welcome to come along and watch all the fun-filled action. Read more on page 8. Photo / Brydie Thompson
Bay of Plenty Holiday Home Management A local team, backed by nationwide experience. MyStays is here in the Bay—ready to manage your bach, apartment or holiday home. Trusted NZ-owned experts, delivering tailored, stress-free management backed by 10+ years of proven results. Enquire today & see how effortless holiday home management can be!
Let’s take care of your bach.
mystays.co.nz
info@mystays.co.nz | 07 376 7163
Let’s find the right solution for your bach