Celebrities’ embraced; diets on hold

One hundred and sixty members rocked on with the Diva Cabaret at Auckland’s Alexandra Park’s Tasman room on Saturday 25th of June.

There was a great variety of entertainment including Billy Idol with a frightening frizzled hair do, a highly intoxicated Amy Winehouse who was on the way to Rehab, not to mention the showgirls. Well now that I have mentioned them these long legged beauties were rather nice. One lucky birthday boy had a moment to cherish when he was serenaded, Marilyn Monroe style, by one of the glamour girls, much to the envy of the other males in the room.

Perhaps the highlight of the performance was the humorous encore, from last year, when each performer revealed their preferred occupation if they were not on stage. Swim instructors, Plumbers, Taxi Drivers and Professional Tennis players were represented.

The fun and games started when the group stood too close to each other and threatened grievous body harm to their fellow performers, when their well rehearsed actions were in full swing. The item rivalled the comedic duo of yesteryear, Laurel and Hardy, at their peak.

There was plenty of audience participation, especially if we include the activity of eating –lol. Once again diets went out the window with the promise of starting tomorrow. But who can blame any of the attendees for over-indulging just a little bit.

Once again many thanks to member manager Janet Chapman who made the Cabaret the success it was.

Ross Flood

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Margaret Thomson with the Divas

2010 Archive Articles:

FUTURE BOCCIA CHAMPIONS ON DISPLAY 28/6/2011
The ten year fire safety plan 22/6/2011
Inter-ACT Disability Arts Festival 15/6/2011
Repairs@accessable 8/6/2011
A heads up on Auckland Transport's HOP Card 30/5/2011
IF YOU DON’T CARE, HOW CAN WE 19/5/2011
Lynette “Lives the day" 12/5/2011
Feedback from the Ministry of Health’s Consumer Consortium – April 2011 Meeting 3/5/2011
The Big Day 28/4/2011
George Departs the Disability Scene 19/4/2011
Sound business plans funded 13/4/2011
Domestic abuse is a reality 6/4/2011
Auckland Council Disability Group Call for applicants 30/3/2011
New model on trial in BoP 25/3/2011
60th Anniversary (A timeline; most worthy) 17/3/2011
Remodelling Disability Support 8/3/2011
Join us on Facebook 1/3/2011
Boccia across the Ditch 22/2/2011
JAFA-ville's access is improving 15/2/2011
Parking problems at Festival 1/2/2011
Demystifying Disability via TV 25/1/2011
Boccia Rolls into Top Gear 18/1/2011 (Video & Photos)
New Year (1/1/2011) (Video)
Brunch at Barrel Hall (Auckland) 7/12/2010 (Photos)
Attitude Awards 2010 (03/12/2010)
Difficult terrain no sweat for Beachwheels 26/11/2010
getOnYourTrikes gets on TV1 19/11/2010
All Modes of Transport Welcome 22/10/2010
Dizzy over thought-controlled wheelchairs 15/10/2010
Perfect Boccia Opportunity 8/10/2010
A fun event to pencil in 3/10/2010
The dark side beckons you 23/9/2010
Give Boccia a go out West Auckland 16/9/2010
Photos urgently required 8/9/2010
A man of many talents 31/8/210
Disability Rights Workshop 10/8/2010
A Worthy Read 3/8/2010
Exquisite, Breathtaking, Provocative 27/7/2010
“Mamma Mia” what a night!!! 20/7/2010 (Video-Photos)
The Foghorn Experience 13/7/2010
Beyond Joke and Pocket 6/7/2010
Boccia circuit in full swing 30/6/2010
New players welcome to Bridge Battle 25/6/2010
A video resource kit 17/6/2010
2010 Review of Human Rights in New Zealand 10/6/2010
Early initiatives make the man 3/6/2010
Unforgettable Journeys 27/5/2010
Subsidized insulation and heating 20/5/2010
“Big OE on Wheels" 13/5/2010
Discussion on the causes and consequences of CP 6/5/2010
ADHB needs your input 29/4/2010
“Know How” Expo a must for Diaries 22/4/2010
Knight champions cord blood research 14/4/2010
Spark your creative juices 6/4/2010
Mike agrees, Adam’s a cool dude 30/3/2010
A Dummy's Guide to Cord Blood and Stem Cells..... :) 23/3/2010
Auckland Trots Night 2010 16/3/2010 (Photos)
Changes to equipment and modifications services 9/3/2010
Bob knew anything is possible 2/3/2010
Special Education Review ! (19th Mar.!) 20/2/2010
People Getting Out There 10/2/2010
Disability perspective of Avatar 3/2/2010
AusACPDM Conference - Christchurch 26/1/2010
CP Society Holiday Boccia Tournament 15/1/2010 (Photos)
“Getting Out There” in Hamilton 5/1/2010

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AUT, 90 Akoranga Drive, Northcote, Auckland
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IT'S FULL
Alas, if you were planning on going, you are now too late, it is full!.
All those who sent money in for tickets, all those received by the 11th July are in. Those received after that date, there may be some cancellations, so we will hold your money, but if we cannot fit you in then we will refund.
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