InTouch Magazine June | July | August 2015 by Bankstown Sports Club

Vol 42 Winter 2015 : June | July | August

OUR FOOD

T S E W E H T F O T BES TIME TO RENEW

COMMUNITY SPIRIT

Our members know best how great ‘clubbing’ can be

We’re awarded for helping Little Wings

A VOTE FOR VOLUNTEERS We pay tribute to givers

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DINING EXPERIENCES Exquisite fine dining

Affordable family dining

Modern Chinese

Fine wine & food

STUZZICHINO

Bellucci

Italian tapas & fresh seafood

Wood fired pizza & gelato

Light meals, coffee & cakes

Light cafÃ© meals & coffee

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Twirl, sip, step up, breathe out, warm up and smile, smile, smile. Vol 42 Winter 2015 : Jun | Jul | Aug 03 Chairman’s Report & Welfare Report  46 Sports Report

04 Bankstown Sports Club 8 Greenfield Pde, Bankstown NSW 2200 T: 9722 9888 F: 9793 9355 www.bankstownsports.com Baulkham Hills Sports Club 11 Renown Rd, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153 T: 9639 2100 F: 9639 1100 www.baulkhamhillssports.com Bankstown Sports Bowls Club 41 Northam Avenue, Bankstown NSW 2200 T: 9790 0176 F: 9796 2445 www.bankstownbowling.com.au Birrong Sports Club Cnr Rodd St and Gascoigne Rd, Birrong NSW 2143 T: 9644 1600 F: 9645 2602 www.birrongsports.com.au Editor - Sue Nelson, QT Communications Material contained in InTouch is accurate at the time of going to print, however, information is subject to change without notice. Material contained in InTouch magazine is subject to copyright and reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without the written permission of Bankstown Sports Club. InTouch is printed by Offset Alpine Printing under ISO14001 Environmental Certification. Paper fibre is from certified forests and audited sources.

EDITORIAL 04 Best of the West award 06 Try our new tapas menu 08 Meet our newest Director 09 New Online Rewards Shop a bonus 11 Meet a valued member 12 We win a ClubsNSW Award 14 A tribute to volunteers 16 Fancy That 17 New Dads celebrate 18 Movies come to The Theatre 35 Atrium Bar’s best in show 37 Wired for sport 38 Club a recycler 40 Man vs Food 42 Guido’s happy returns! 44 Lest we forget ENTERTAINMENT 23 June at a glance 24 July at a glance 25 August at a glance 27 Rat Pack triple treat 40 42 44

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION What’s On at Birrong Sports What’s On at Baulkham Hills Sports What’s On at Bankstown Sports Bowls

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CLUB EXECUTIVE DEDICATED TO THE CLUB AND COMMUNITY

Back Row (from left): Jim Hanna (Director), Jim Ronis (Director), Richard Phillips (Vice-President), Vern Falconer (Director), Martin Klumpp (Director) and Alex Fulcher MBE, OAM (Director). Front Row (seated from left): Mark Condi (Chief Executive Officer) and John Murrary (President).

PATRONS Jason Clare MP, Federal Member for Blaxland; Tania Mihailuk MP, Member for Bankstown; David Coleman, Federal Member for Banks;

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Craig Kelly, Federal Member for Hughes.

LIFE MEMBERS N. Barkle*, S. Boddy*, D. Bourne*, M. J. Cook*, E. Evans*, J. Fitzpatrick OAM*,

N. Foley*, W. Hall*, J. Logan*, J. Long*, K. McCormick OAM*, E. McDonald*, K. McDowall*, R. McManus*, H. Neville, M. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor*, E. C. Roberts*, G. Rudd*, F. Summers*, R. J. Kelly*, C. Glozier*, D. Jones*,

J. Phillips, J. Mackay OAM, J. Burgess*, B. Green*, J. Murray, R. Phillips, R. Madden*, P. Keating, D. Shedden, J. Burling*, J. Donehue*, J. Mackay and T. Stewart. *Deceased

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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT JOHN MURRAY, CHAIRMAN

As we move into the cooler months of winter, I have some heart-warming news to share with you. On Friday 8 May 2015, ClubsNSW, our peak body, held a special event to celebrate the industries annual Clubs & Community Awards. This event acknowledges the work clubs do in their communities. The awards recognise and celebrate the stories that cover the many different ways that clubs, across the State of NSW, contribute to their local communities. Bankstown Sports Club were joint winners in the category entitled “Outstanding Regional Initiative”. We were acknowledged for the support we provide to a relatively new initiative, Little Wings. Started by Kevin Robinson, a successful businessman, Little Wings helps seriously sick children in regional and remote NSW, by flying them to and from Bankstown Airport and subsequently to and from their respective children’s hospital for specialised medical treatment. This volunteer service provides much needed relief to parents who would otherwise have to transport or drive their children over long distances for vital treatment. Shortly after Kevin Robinson started the charity with volunteer pilots and drivers, we decided to support Little Wings with $25,000 and 15 nights’ accommodation at the Travelodge Hotel Bankstown. Our staff also got behind the effort by raising a further $1,556 for the cause. In addition to this effort, the club

WELFARE REPORT June, July and August 2015

LOCAL PROBUS CLUBS

runs two Little Wings Cash Housie sessions on Wednesday and Friday, each week, with 100 per cent of the profits going towards the fuel and maintenance of the Little Wings’ planes. Each year, International Nurses Day is celebrated, around the world on 12 May, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. I along with all our other six Directors attended the International Nurses & Midwives Day Awards Ceremony at the BankstownLidcombe Hospital. This is the 9th year that we have supported the nurses with $40,000 so that many of them can avail of special programs to improve their nursing skills. This year the international theme was “A force for change: care effective, cost effective”. For all my directors and I it was encouraging to see that our support benefited approximately 39 nurses and how enthusiastic and appreciative they were of the club’s support. I am sure that you will agree that the nurses play a vital role and do an outstanding job at the hospital. Our builders, Paynter Dixon have begun work on expanding the Travelodge Hotel Bankstown with four additional floors. As you drive into our car park, you may have noticed a large tank structure alongside the ramp. It might interest you to know that this is an essential back-up water storage facility for us to use in the event of an emergency, so that the club does not have to depend on main’s pressure. Above the club you must have

noticed one of the largest cranes that has ever been seen on the Bankstown city skyline. Work is well underway and we expect the hotel, a new foyer and a dedicated reception area to be completed by February 2016. There is a growing preference for a variety of noodle preparations that are different to the soup noodles available outside the club. I am pleased to inform you that work on the first phase of our noodle house will begin in June/July, this year. The concept and designs are outstanding and the facility will have a noodle master actually preparing fresh noodles. We hope that our Noodle House will be open for you to enjoy during the festive season this December. Your directors and I attended the ANZAC centenary celebrations at Revesby and the Bankstown Memorial Oval on Saturday 25 April. Both events were moving and memorable. The following day we held a special Legacy Bowls Day at Bankstown Sports Bowls. I am pleased to say that thanks to the support from all who attended, we were able to raise $2,600 for our war widows.

The following members have passed away recently and to their relatives and friends may we offer our sincere condolences in their time of grief: Keith Bartley, George Docherty, Keith Ware, Richard Gonsalves, Leslie Ingram, Pathmani Selvanayagam, James Horne, James Launt, Wendy Harris, John Rolfe, John Young, Norman Thompson, Piero Galletti, John Garven, Elaine Jackson, Joan Devnie, John Ryan, Kenneth Donald, Waltraud Schwigtenberg, Douglas Almond and Wilhelm Walchshofer. The following members were reported as being in hospital and on behalf of our President, Directors and all our members we wish them a speed recovery: Maria Damianou and Constance Zammit.

The Probus Club of Bankstown meets at Bankstown Sports Club on the 3rd Monday of each month at 10am. There is a Guest Speaker at meetings talking on interesting topics and day trips are held regularly. Members of Bankstown Sports Club are welcome to join, contact Secretary, Judy Learmonth on 9644 1421. The Ladies Probus Club of Bankstown and Chester Hill meets at Bankstown Sports Club on the 2nd Monday of each month. There are guest speakers and shows and social outings are also enjoyed. For enquiries, please speak to Peggy Long on 9796 7316. Bankstown Sports InTouch

FITZY, EXECUTIVE CHEF HELMUT GUNDENDORFER, GENERAL MANAGER ANDREW KELLY, WIPPA & ROB SHEHADIE

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Thanks to patrons, our club wins an exciting food award for the Best of the West.

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Our largest club, Bankstown Sports Club, won the ‘Best Club Food’ award by popular vote recently, as part of The Daily Telegraph’s Fair Go for the West campaign in conjunction with radio station NOVA-FM. As a result, the NOVA-FM breakfast team of Fitzy and Wippa, visited the club in their 10-metre rock bus on 10 March to congratulate Executive Chef Helmut Gundendorfer and Chef de Partie Jin Hahn in the Greenfield Station Bistro kitchen.

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Chief Executive Officer of Bankstown Sports Club, Mark Condi, says “We’re really excited that our members got behind the club in voting for this award and want express our thanks to them. It’s always nice to be recognised and supported for what we do. Recognition like this shows us we are on the right track.” The Fair Go for the West campaign was an initiative to highlight the strengths of western Sydney, run by The Daily Telegraph.

We offer a great range of food in all parts of the club. For affordable family dining there is the Greenfield Station Bistro; then our Italian tapas and fresh seafood restaurant Stuzzichino and Pizzeria Bellucci at La Piazza. For fine dining Platform One offers the best in fine wine and cuisine. See the review of Platform One’s new tapas menu on page 6. For those loving Asian flavours (and who doesn’t!) the Imperial Jade Palace offers modern Chinese food with a choice of live seafood. For snacks and light meals the club has two well-patronised cafes, InTouch cafe with its impressive array of sweet treats and Monkey Mania Café. Both the newer Atrium Bar and also the Total Sports Bar provide patrons with a variety of food options. To see menus from any of the club’s eateries, visit BankstownSports.com

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Exotic Winter

WARMER RECIPES Full of flavour and packed with crunch, you’ll be sure to impress your dinner guests with our recipes for Olive All’ Ascolana and Jamon Croquetas.

OLIVE ALL’ASCOLANA

2 tbsp pecorino cheese

Pork sausage-stuffed green olives, crumbed and fried

4 eggs

INGREDIENTS 30 large green olives pitted 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 small brown onion, chopped 1 small carrot, roughly chopped ½ celery stick 150g Italian pork sausage meat 100g chicken thigh fillets, cut small 150ml dry white wine Salt flakes 2 tbsp of breadcrumbs

JAMON CROQUETAS 12-15 pieces

Finely grated zest of ½ a lemon 2 cups of plain flour 100g of Japanese breadcrumbs Vegetable oil for frying Himalayan salt flakes Lemon cheeks for garnish METHOD Place the olives in a bowl of cold water for 45 minutes. Dry them and set them aside. To make the stuffing, heat the olive oil in a frying pan, add the onions, carrots and celery and cook until softened. Add the pork and chicken meat and sauté until the colour turns brown. Pour in the white wine and cook until

½ cup of plain four 2 eggs Sea salt

INGREDIENTS 1 small onion cut in half

1 cup of dried breadcrumbs

5 peppercorns

METHOD To make the béchamel sauce, place the onion, peppercorns, bay leaf, cloves and milk in a saucepan and heat to boiling point. Set aside for 15 minutes to infuse and then strain the liquid. Melt the butter over low heat, add the flour and stir for 2 minutes. Add the infused milk and cook over a low heat, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes

1 bay leaf 3 cloves 500ml milk 100g butter 100g flour 30g jamon diced 25g Gruyere cheese

Vegetable oil for deep frying

the alcohol is evaporated, season with salt and cook for a further 15 minutes. Remove the mixture from the heat and add the breadcrumbs. Let the mix cool down and transfer into a food processor. Blitz until the mixture forms a thick paste. Scrape the paste into a bowl. Beat the eggs and add 3 teaspoons to the paste and rest for 20 minutes. Cut a slit in each olive and fill with the stuffing. Mix the Japanese breadcrumbs with the pecorino and the grated lemon. Roll the filled olives in the flour, the beaten egg and finish them in the Japanese breadcrumbs. Roll them again in egg and in the breadcrumbs to double crumb. Fill a frying pan with the vegetable oil and heat the oil to approximately 180 degrees. Add the olives and fry for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel, sprinkle with the Himalayan salt flakes and serve with lemon.

until thickened. Season and set aside to cool. Let the mixture set over night. Add the finely chopped jamon and the Gruyere cheese to the mixture. Shape the mixture into short sausage shapes and let rest. Lightly beat the eggs in a small bowl with a touch of water. Place the flour and breadcrumbs in a separate small bowl then roll the croquetas in the flour, then in the egg mixture and breadcrumbs, followed by a second layer of egg mixture, then breadcrumbs. Refrigerate for 20 minutes. Add the vegetable oil to the frying pan and heat the oil to approximately 180 degrees. Deep fry the croquetas until golden brown.

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BERKSHIRE PORK BELLY

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tastebuds with tapas

The seasons have changed and so have our menus with tapas bringing some spicy delights at our ever-popular Platform One restaurant, writes InTouch Editor Sue Nelson. Today I’m in for a rare treat. I’m dining with a chef. Not just any chef – but Executive Chef Helmut Gundendorfer, the club‘s smiling tastemaker with a penchant for combining flavours and textures for maximum effect! Helmut has introduced a new change in line with our ever-changing expectations of Australian cuisine – it’s tapas at Platform One – and today we are sampling that menu. As I take in the atmosphere of the heritage train carriages, I can imagine the hiss of steam and the hustle and bustle of passengers on a chilly evening, seeking out something hearty to get them through the night. With Helmut as my guide, we start with a beautiful, warmed Kalamata (olive) sourdough with fresh butter, Cyprus black salt and pepper.

CAPE GRIM RIB EYE CUTLET

As Helmut says, the Australian palate and curiosity for trying new flavours has really hit a peak in the last few years – which is great news for us – because he is happy to deliver some exciting new flavours to the club’s patrons – without compromising on the classic favourites that always satisfy.

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“People like to try a few different things, like to mingle and talk – try things from a few different countries – some Mediterranean and Asian flavours too. People can choose to just have a selection of tapas, or also have main courses.” Before my bread is half-gone some amazing veal and pork meatballs – ‘the soaked bread makes them fluffy’ – with fennel in a tomato passata (tomatoes, onions, sugar and balsamic) arrive. The meatballs are topped with microherbs and grated parmesan and they really hit the spot. “Especially now it’s getting colder, people are looking for food with a bit of body, some spice and heavier flavours to warm them up,” says Helmut. “If you don’t feel like tapas we still have our favourites such as the Berkshire pork belly (with seared scallops), Cape Grim rib-eye cutlet, the Barramundi fillet, seafood platter or rack of lamb.” The meatballs are whisked away and giant Sicilian green olives (olives all’ascolana) appear.

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“ROLL YOUR OWN” PEKING DUCK PANCAKES

They’re hand-stuffed with pork, then crumbed and fried. The olives have been soaked to remove their salty flavour and they are one of Helmut’s favourite dishes. A squeeze of lemon and we’re into them – and they are really delicious. I have to stop Helmut from cleaning the table – we split the serving between us. Twice a year the club’s team of chefs sit together and discuss the new menu for Platform One. They toss around a variety of ideas and then, Helmut says, they take at least a day to develop and refine each dish until it’s perfect for the Platform One menu. The tapas is a super treat because you can cater to your small bird-like eaters as well as those who just want to sample multiple flavours. Our next diversion comes in the form of jamon croquetas – they are stuffed with Gruyere cheese and fried to perfection. Next comes crispy-fried baby octopus with lemon pepper, smoked paprika seasoning and chipotlé mayonnaise. This one’s a real delight and goes fantastically with the pan-seared haloumi cheese, which has a tangy mint salsa

verde on the side to really wake up the palette. To top it off Helmut brings out a brief but satisfying taste of Asia with do-it-yourself rolled Peking duck pancakes with hoisin sauce, cucumber and shallots. These have always been popular with me as the sweet saltiness of the Peking duck always sits so well with the bitey shallots and fresh, moist cucumber.

WARM JAM-FILLED DOUGHNUTS

I’m pretty much done but Helmut has another surprise in store. From the dessert menu some warm, freshly cooked, jam-filled sugar doughnuts arrive with dipping sauces of chocolate, raspberry and mango. Chef Stephen Frangeskou is apparently the one to thank for this charming innovation which reminds me of my childhood. It’s just so good I have to get a coffee too. Helmut is a great guide to the menu – but even if you can’t dine with him in person, you can still taste all of the amazing flavours he and his team have created for you at Platform One this winter. JAMON CROQUETAS

For bookings, call 9722 9888.

OLIVE ALL’ASCOLANA

EXECUTIVE CHEF HELMUT GUNDENDORFER

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JIM HANNA WITH HIS PARENTS, SID & SAMIRA

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BOY JOINS THE BOARD Long-time local Jim Hanna has joined Bankstown Sports Club as our newest Board Director, bringing with him the enthusiasm and passion that has made him both a successful business and family man. Born just a few blocks from Bankstown Sports Club, some might say local businessman Jim Hanna’s appointment as a Director on our Board was meant to be. Growing up, Jim enjoyed many family lunches and dinners at our club and is excited by the way it has evolved and expanded, while always remaining focused on its commitment to the local community.

“Family dominates my life. It’s a huge part of who I am. I come from a big multigenerational extended family, the Hanna family, who go back to the late ’50s in central Bankstown and are still here.” Jim Hanna – Director

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“I decided that if there was some way that I could show my warmth and appreciation for the club and the great community work that it does, then I’d be thrilled to do so,” Jim says. “The opportunity presented itself and I was quite honoured and excited about the chance to join the Board. I jumped at the chance.” Apart from a period in Canberra and abroad as a public servant in the Department of Foreign Affairs, Jim has lived and worked in the local area. He is a solicitor as well as a manager and company director within the family business, the JSN Hanna group of companies, which was established almost 50 years ago and is involved in property development, construction and project management. Jim also serves on the board of Bankstown City Aged Care. In addition to his professional experience, Jim has a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Law degree, a Graduate Diploma in Foreign Affairs and Trade, a Graduate Diploma of Law and is a member of the Law Society of New South Wales.

As Director of the club’s Board, Jim is excited about the potential for growth and contributing to its future expansion. He paid tribute to the outgoing Director, Doug Shedden, for his time in the role, during which he showed outstanding dedication and a long term commitment to the local community. “I see that the club is a diverse and multifaceted organisation with strong community roots operating across a range of services – not just entertainment and gaming but also food and accommodation. There are many future growth opportunities too. I’m really looking forward to contributing to the growth of the club in a constructive and productive way, moving into the future.” When not working, Jim likes to spend time with his wife, Elda, and their children, Yasmin and James. He enjoys movies and good food – including the incredible dishes served at our club – and is a self-confessed “sports nut” who loves watching cricket at Bankstown Oval and supporting the CanterburyBankstown Bulldogs. “Family dominates my life. It’s a huge part of who I am,” he explains. “I come from a big multi-generational extended family, the Hanna family, who go back to the late ’50s in central Bankstown and are still here. My kids are a big part of my life. There’s quite a lot to do with them: after-hours activities, homework and weekend things, so it takes a lot of time up and it’s wonderful.”

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REWARDS SHOP OPENS If you’ve been building up your membership Reward Points it’s time to redeem them before they expire. From holidays to smart phones, movie vouchers to toasters, our new Online Rewards Shop is the perfect place to spend your hardearned reward points and treat yourself before points expire at midnight on 30 June 2015. Club members have been flocking to the site since it launched in April, with a $100 Myer gift card being the first purchase just hours after the website was announced via email.

GETTING STARTED To get started, you will need to activate your account by visiting www.rewards-shop.com. au/activate and entering your membership number and the email address that is linked to your Bankstown Sports membership.

DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION OR WISH TO UPDATE YOUR DETAILS?

Easy to navigate, with a search function, FAQs and contact button for help, our Online Rewards Shop also has specials, offering products with reduced point values and a Wish List so you can save your favourite rewards and redeem them when you have enough points.

We’re happy to help with any questions, visit www.rewards-shop.com.au and click on FAQs in the top left corner. You can email info@rewards-shop.com.au or call 9722 9888.

The Online Rewards Shop has something for everyone in categories such as Home & Garden, Beauty & Fashion, Technology, and Baby & Kids, but if you’re having trouble choosing from all the great brands and products available why not select a gift voucher, holiday or indulgent experience?

Since the launch of the Online Rewards Shop there’s never been a better reason to renew your membership or ask a friend to become a member of Bankstown Sports Club and its associated clubs. Visit BankstownSports.com for more details.

If you still can’t find what you’re looking for, the Dream Rewards option might be for you. Simply decide what it is you want, then email it through and we’ll see what we can do. Conditions apply.

Visit rewards-shop.com.au/activate

Enter your Bankstown Sports Membership number and email address linked to your membership

Receive a confirmation email from Rewards Shop

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STAY UP TO DATE Stay up to date with new rewards that are added onto our Online Rewards Shop by making sure we have your correct email address and mobile number.

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HELENA LISICA

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Membership at Bankstown Sports Club can benefit the whole family by becoming your go-to venue for birthday celebrations and coffee catch-ups.

Membership at Bankstown Sports Club is a family affair for Helena Lisica whose husband, two of her sons and granddaughter are all members, as was her late mother. While most of them joined to make the process of signing in at the club quicker and easier, they are now regulars at our cafes, restaurants and Monkey Mania.

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In the past Helena has held family birthday lunches, dinners and mother’s group meetings. She has also attended various sporting fundraisers and presentations when her kids played soccer, baseball and cricket. She also took her late disabled mother to the club for outings because of the easy wheelchair access. These days she uses the club for coffee with friends and meals with her husband. “I meet with friends there on the weekend because it’s centrally located, everyone can get there and there’s ample parking. It’s easy to meet at intouch café. I also go to Monkey

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Mania with my granddaughter, I’ve taken her several times already this year.” Being a member of our club provides many benefits thanks to the opportunity to collect rewards points. Rewards vary depending on your membership level but include access to the new Online Rewards Shop, Travelodge Hotel Bankstown discounts and Birthday Rewards. With so much on offer there’s never been a better time to renew and why not take away the hassle of renewing yearly by purchasing a three or five year membership? If you renew for three years before 30 June 2015 you will receive $5 in reward points but renewing for five years before 30 June 2015 will give you $10 in reward points and the chance to win $5,000 – visit BankstownSports.com for terms and conditions.

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FROM LEFT: JIM HANNA (DIRECTOR), ALEX FULCHER MBE, OAM (DIRECTOR), KEVIN ROBINSON (LITTLE WINGS CEO) & RICHARD PHILLIPS (VICE-PRESIDENT)

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CELEBRATES AWARD WIN! KEVIN R OBINSON (LITTLE W ACCEPT ING THE INGS CE AWARD O)

Our club has been honoured for its dedication to the community at this year’s ClubsNSW Clubs and Community Awards. Bankstown Sports Club has been recognised for its support of charity Little Wings with a win at the 2015 ClubsNSW Clubs and Community Awards, held at the Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park on Friday 8 May.

in regional and remote areas of New South Wales so they can get fast and easy access to treatment in the city without the need for lengthy, expensive and exhausting car trips and time away from family.

Our club jointly won the Outstanding Regional Initiative category for the ongoing support to the charity Little Wings and their ‘Helping children fly for treatment’ program. We shared the award with South Lismore Bowling and Recreation Club who also support the charity. The joint winner in this category was Club Foster. Last year, we donated $25,000 and 15 nights’ accommodation at the club’s Travelodge Hotel Bankstown for families and carers to Little Wings, in addition our staff raised a further $1,556 for the cause. Bankstown Sports Club also runs two Little Wings cash housie sessions where 100 per cent of the profits go towards the fuel and maintenance of Little Wings’ planes.

Launched by businessman and keen pilot, Kevin Robinson in 2011, Little Wings began as a weekend service but demand was so strong it quickly became a full-time commitment. Since September 2012, Little Wings has provided more than 570 free flights, transporting nearly 1300 children and their parents for life saving treatment.

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“Once you start giving something back to the community, helping people, you get so much back yourself,” says Kevin. “I’m really proud that 100% of public donations goes directly to our flight services to help these children. I’m lucky to have had my own healthy kids and a corporate background in executive recruitment that has helped me plan and organise the setup for this charity. It brings you back to

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JOIN IN AND HELP Little Wings is providing a vital service to help sick children and their families. You can help the charity too by playing Little Wings Cash Housie here at the club every Wednesday and Friday. All money raised goes to Little Wings.

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the basic things that you should appreciate in life. The close connections I’ve built with Little Wings families are the rewards I get from helping people. It’s such a pleasure.” The Clubs and Community Awards program recognises the outstanding contributions made by clubs in their local communities. ClubsNSW received more than 200 stories from 100 clubs. Our club received five nominations along with Baulkham Hills Sports being honoured as a top 5 finalist in the People’s Choice Award category. Thank you to all who voted for all our clubs. “Bankstown Sports and our sister clubs in the group are committed to providing

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the best service for our members,” says Mark Condi, Bankstown Sports Club Chief Executive Officer. “It is wonderful to see this acknowledged. The club is in a fortunate position to be able to financially support many wonderful initiatives like Little Wings. The Clubs and Community Award we received is a testament to the club’s deep links within our community.” The club was also nominated in the Welfare and Social Inclusion Category for its work with several organisations including Bankstown City Choir, the RSPCA NSW, Disability Services Australia and the Life Changing Experiences Foundation.

Just come to the Total Sports Bar and pay your $12 to join in. There are 27 games played each session and many cash prizes and gift cards to be won. There are also electronic ‘Playmate’ books available allowing you to play multiple books. These are first in first served. The sessions are a combination of half cash housie and half bingo and played in a friendly welcoming environment. The main difference between bingo and cash housie is prizes are cash, whereas bingo prizes are Coles Myer and WISH gift cards. One hundred per cent of profits from Bankstown Sports Club Cash Housie goes to Little Wings. The doors open at 9.45am, with play getting underway from 10.45am. See you there!

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THE PERFECT CATCH Retirement isn’t slowing down former electrical engineer, Larry Illic, who has volunteered his time as secretary of Bankstown Sports Fishing Club for almost two decades. For Larry Illic, being a volunteer is all about giving back to the community and he does this in more ways than one. Not only is he a local Justice of the Peace (JP) but he also helps out at church and for the past 18 years, has been the secretary of Bankstown Sports Fishing Club.

it’s all part of the job. “You’ve got to do it,” he explains. “You’ve got to let people know what’s happening, otherwise why take on a job that requires you to do it? I don’t think it is beyond the duty. People ask me for information and I need to have information.”

“I have received so much in this country that now that I’m retired it gives me pleasure to put something back into the society from which I gained,” says Larry, who immigrated to Australia in 1971 from Yugoslavia, now Serbia.

“I think sometimes the secretary’s job is a lot of work for the members and many people don’t find enough time to be able to do it. Once I started doing the job it appears they were reasonably satisfied and nobody wanted to challenge me at any given time. I just enjoyed it and as long as they are happy, I’m happy.”

“It’s a pleasure to do something for the community, giving back to the community because we all get something for free from somewhere. In particular, I enjoy it when there is a success. If we are not successful, well we try harder until it’s right.”

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The former electrical engineer began fishing at the age of six and was taught by his father who was a fisherman on one of Europe’s biggest rivers, the Danube. Larry put his rod and reel aside for seven years while setting up his life in Australia. Then, in 1978, he decided to get back to fishing. In 1996, he became a member of Bankstown Sports Fishing Club, progressing to secretary in 1997. Despite claims that he goes above and beyond in his role as secretary, ensuring that members are well informed about upcoming fishing trips and weather conditions, he insists

Larry credits the support of Bankstown Sports Club and the camaraderie of the fishing club’s members for the smooth running of their activities, which have included trips to the Coral Sea and an annual competition with Bermagui Fishing Club. “I like (the) tranquility of nature. At the end of the day it’s nice to catch a fish but it doesn’t matter if you don’t, being outside is absolutely marvellous and being with really nice local people, like we have in the fishing club, is something special.” Interested in joining the fishing club? Fishing trips are conducted monthly on Saturdays and Sundays. Contact Larry on oliljuba@optusnet. com.au or 0424 341 975.

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For a small club, Baulkham Hills Hockey Club has a lot of families willing to lend a hand to keep things running smoothly. The only way to keep a small volunteer run club going is to have a steady stream of people ready to volunteer and Baulkham Hills Hockey Club is thriving thanks to about a third of parents regularly giving up their spare time. As well as that, there are also many parents who step in to help with the occasional barbeque or social activity as a one-off, which means, regardless of how busy your life is, there is always something you can do to support the community. “We try to get to know the families and the parents within our club, to know their lifestyle and what they’re doing and then, without fail, we can normally find something for someone to do depending on their time and where they can help out,” says Baulkham Hills Hockey Club president Brett Hardiman. Volunteer roles at the club include joining the committee in positions such as President and Treasurer, coaches and team managers. For the people who give their time, the pay-off is helping nurture a love of sport and team work in children.

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“I know from when I started volunteering with the club… I just found that working with the kids is such a reward in itself that I thoroughly loved it the whole time I’ve been with the club. I think that’s what most of the parents find as well, because it is a very family based club and you find that once people have been in the club for a couple of months they don’t hesitate to put up their hand and try to help – it’s just that kind of club,” explains Brett. The culture of volunteering is so strong at Baulkham Hills Hockey Club that even when players have moved to senior clubs, some come back as coaches and team managers because they enjoyed the club experience so much as juniors. Baulkham Hills Hockey is always looking for new members – all ages and all skill levels are welcome to join. If you are interested in playing hockey please visit www.baulkhamhillshockey.org.au/ or email communications.bhhc@gmail.com

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“It is a very family based club and you find that once people have been in the club for a couple of months they don’t hesitate to put up their hand and try to help – it’s just that kind of club.”

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Really BIG Birthdays! Whether you’re turning 18 or 100 there’s nothing like a milestone birthday to bring family and friends together for fun and celebration. Birthdays come and go every year but when we reach a significant age we’re expected to throw a huge party to mark the milestone and there’s no better place to hold the celebration than at our club. Prescy Castillo did just that for her 60th birthday. She invited almost 100 friends, family and colleagues, some travelling from Canberra and even the Philippines, where she grew up, to attend her party in April. Decorations included flowers, a banner and balloons in a red and white theme. There was also plenty of music and dancing enjoyed by all. “I wanted to have a nice party because I just had a simple wedding, I didn’t have a big party,” says the Hurstville Grove local. “I told my husband I would like a big party for my 60th so it’s not depressing. I don’t like life to be boring. I’m a happy-go-lucky person and I would like my children to be that way as well. I would like them to remember my birthday.”

Birthday celebrations are thought to have originated with ancient societies and pagan beliefs. The ancient Greeks honoured the birthdays of ‘gods’ while ancient Egyptians marked the anniversary of their Pharaoh’s coronation. Pagans held birthday festivities as a way to ward off evil spirits because they believed a person was more vulnerable on days of major life changes. Christians started to recognise birthdays when Jesus’ birthday started to be celebrated on 25 December around the fourth century AD. If you would like to have your next celebration or special event at the club, contact the events team on 9722 9888 or events@bankstownsports.com. LEFT: PRESCY’S 60TH BIRTHDAY

Milestone birthdays in Australia are often first celebrated at 13, when the teenage years start or 18, when a child becomes an adult, as well as getting the right to vote and reaching the legal drinking age, and then at 21. But after 30, each decade is considered to be a big deal, however the older you get the more impressive the achievement!

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Dads HELD DEAR There’s no better time to honour your Dad than Father’s Day but the first Sunday in September is most special when celebrated for the first time. In the lead up to the big day staff reflect on their first year as fathers. Despite all the advice available you never truly know what becoming a new parent is like until your first baby arrives and the emotional rollercoaster begins bringing with it everything from joy to worry. “There are no words that can express the excitement and overwhelming feeling that I had the moment when I was handed my newborn baby boy. When I held him in my arms for the first time, I realised that this little person has given me a new meaning to life,” says Charbel Al Chalfoun, Food and Beverage Attendant, when meeting his son Anthony. “I thought I was well prepared for the changes my baby would bring to our life by having read all the books and Googled pretty much everything and anything about babies but in actual fact it is a whole new learning curve with no instruction manual and changes with every moment of every day.”

“My best advice I give to new Dads out there is make sure you show support to your partner through every process, by attending ultrasounds, antenatal classes, being present at the delivery and providing help as much as you can after the baby is born – this helps to get to know your own baby,” says Charbel.

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DAY? Father’s Day Buffet Sunday 6 September

Celebrate Father’s Day at the Bankstown Sports Club with a hearty buffet lunch at Platform One restaurant, Sunday 6 September, adults $54 and $19 for children under 13 years. Bookings essential, call the club on 9722 9888. To see the full menu head to BankstownSports. com. Birrong Sports Club will feature a delicious authentic Italian feast in the Italian Bistro for Father’s Day, for more details see page 41 or call 9645 8666 to book. The Gallery Restaurant at Baulkham Hills Sports will also be open for Father’s Day lunch and dinner, see page 43 or call 9639 2100 to book.

For Gareth Heard, Assistant Beverage Manager and father of Matilda, it’s the prospect of guiding his daughter through life and watching her learn that amazes him most.

Treat Dad like a King with a hearty buffet lunch.

“It’s pretty cool being completely responsible for a little person,” he explains. “Seeing changes and developments as she learns is fascinating and exciting. Watching her teach herself the most basic skills is pretty remarkable.

$54 adults, $19 children (under 13 years) Bookings essential, call 9722 9888.

“The best part of becoming a Dad is thinking of all the possibility and potential that is ahead for the baby – wondering what she will be like, how her life will be and knowing that we will have a huge influence on that.” And when it comes to passing on wisdom to other first time Fathers-to-be, Gareth recommends finding what works for you and learning as you go and Charbel suggests getting involved and asking for help when you need it.

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Lights,camera ... ACTION! Movie magic hits The Theatre this winter as we launch cinema-style screenings of recent releases complete with popcorn, soft drink, ice cream and an open bar. Get ready to experience the club in a whole new way! Soon there’ll be more than just live entertainment to enjoy, with movies to be screened in The Theatre from mid-year. Recently released movies will feature such as the latest version of fairytale classic, Cinderella, starring Australia’s Cate Blanchett as the wicked stepmother, and the Academy Award winning film for Best Adapted Screenplay, The Imitation Game. So don’t worry if you missed that blockbuster flick everyone was raving about, because you will have a second chance to see it on the big screen weeks later and brought to full glory thanks to our state-of-the-art audio visual system, plush seats and sophisticated interior design. For those who can’t imagine a visit to the cinema without the candy bar classics, The Theatre has you covered with your favourites popcorn, ice cream and soft drink available as well as a bar.

“Movies will screen two days a week with three sessions a day at 10am, 2pm and 7.30pm. This makes it perfect for combining a movie with lunch or dinner at one of our incredible restaurants just a short walk away. What better way to enjoy a day or night out in comfort and style,” says General Manager, Andrew Kelly. Watching movies at the club will soon become a favourite outing for the family as all tickets are at the affordable price of $10 each and children will be catered for during the school holidays with age-appropriate films. “We’ve always provided an exciting variety of live entertainment at our club but the addition of movie screenings means we now have a full and dynamic offering with something for absolutely everyone,” Andrew says. For more information and the list of upcoming movies, visit BankstownSports.com.

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TICKETS $15 ALL | INCLUDES DEVONSHIRE TEA

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Doors open 10.00 am. Showtime 11.00 am. Unreserved seating. Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

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WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST THE GRAND BALLROOM TICKETS $15 ALL | INCLUDES DEVONSHIRE TEA Doors open 10.00 am. Showtime 11.00 am. Unreserved seating. Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

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SATURDAY 6 JUNE | THE THEATRE

FRIDAY 12 JUNE | THE THEATRE

Their music weaved the world in the 1960s during the flower power movement. Now California Dreaming brings to life the songs and stories of The Mamas and the Papas in this action packed concert.

The songs that shaped the 70s are brought to life with this internationally acclaimed six piece band. With three lead vocalists you can shut your eyes and believe you are listening to the real thing.

TICKETS $10 MEMBERS, $15 NON-MEMBERS

TICKETS $15 MEMBERS, $20 NON-MEMBERS

Doors open 7.15 pm. Showtime 8.00 pm. Reserved seating. Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

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THURSDAY 11 JUNE | THE THEATRE Direct from her hit TV series Psychic Sally On The Road on Sky LIVING, Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best-loved psychic, Sally Morgan, is touring the nation once again with her incredible psychic show.

TICKETS $40 ALL Doors open 7.15 pm. Showtime 8.00 pm. Reserved seating. Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

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SATURDAY 20 JUNE | THE THEATRE By popular demand, the all-singing, all-dancing Songs In The Key Of Motown is coming back to Australia! Two of the best and biggest Las Vegas soul shows are coming together again and bringing with them the best in soul and Motown music.

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SUNDAY 28 JUNE | THE THEATRE A glorious tribute to one of the most successful and influential pop groups of the 60s and 70s, ABBA. ABBAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Back brings to life the classic hits we know and love with rich vocal harmonies, huge keyboard sounds, vibrant costumes and killer dance moves.

TICKETS $10 MEMBERS, $15 NON-MEMBERS Doors open 1.30 pm. Showtime 2.00 pm. Reserved seating. Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

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• 10.45am Bingo, Total Sports Bar • 7.30pm Music Man Trio, Rainforest Lounge

• 10.45am Bingo, Total Sports Bar • 1.30pm Girls Talk, Rainforest Lounge • 2pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36

• 10.45am Bingo, Total Sports Bar • 2pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36

• 10.45am Bingo, Total Sports Bar • 7.30pm Music Man Trio, Rainforest Lounge

Tuesday

• 10.45am Bingo, Total Sports Bar • 2pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36

Monday

WHAT’S ON?

• 10.45am Cash Housie, Total Sports Bar • 7pm Winter Members’ Draw • 7.30pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36 • 7.30pm Vietnamese Song & Dance Night, The Theatre

• 10.45am Cash Housie, Total Sports Bar • 7pm Winter Members’ Draw • 7.30pm Vietnamese Song & Dance Night, The Theatre

• 10.45am Cash Housie, Total Sports Bar • 7pm Winter Members’ Draw • 7.30pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36 • 7.30pm Vietnamese Song & Dance Night, The Theatre

• 10.45am Cash Housie, Total Sports Bar • 11am Back to the Tivoli, The Grand Ballroom • 7pm Winters Members’ Draw • 7.30pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36 • 7.30pm Vietnamese Song & Dance Night, Rainforest Lounge

• 6.30pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

• 6.30pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge • 8pm Psychic Sally, The Theatre

Friday

• 10.45am Cash Housie, Total Sports Bar • 7.30pm Mike Mathieson Duo, Rainforest Lounge • 8pm All That Jazz, Piano Bar

• 10.45am Cash Housie, Total Sports Bar • 7.30pm American Graffiti, Rainforest Lounge • 8pm All That Jazz, Piano Bar

• 10.45am Cash Housie, Total Sports Bar • 7.30pm Girls Talk, Rainforest Lounge • 8pm All That Jazz, Piano Bar • 8pm Desperado, The Theatre

• 10.45am Cash Housie, Total Sports Bar • 7.30pm Goan Brothers, Rainforest Lounge • 8pm All That Jazz, Piano Bar

Thursday

• 6.30pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

Wednesday

JUNE

• 5.30pm Paul Fisher, Rainforest Lounge • 8.30pm Di Solomon, Piano Bar • 9pm Mr James Band, Rainforest Lounge • 9pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36

• 5.30pm Gabby, Rainforest Lounge • 8pm Songs in the Key of Motown, The Theatre • 8.30pm Rob Devlin, Piano Bar • 9pm Mr James Band, Rainforest Lounge • 9pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36

• 5.30pm Ron Ashton, Rainforest Lounge • 8.30pm Kim Gock, Piano Bar • 9pm Mr James Band, Rainforest Lounge • 9pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36

• 5.30pm Joanna Melas, Rainforest Lounge • 8pm California Dreaming, The Theatre • 8.30pm Ian Blakeney, Piano Bar • 9pm Mr James Band, Rainforest Lounge • 9pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36

Saturday

• 2pm Abba’s Back, The Theatre • 2.30pm Sylvana & Latin Vibe, Rainforest Lounge • 5pm Mahjong, see reception for location • 7.30pm DJ Night, Rainforest Lounge • 7.30pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36

• 2.30pm Kerry Robson & Bosco Boscanac, Rainforest Lounge • 5pm Mahjong, see reception for location • 7.30pm DJ Night, Rainforest Lounge • 7.30pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36

• 2.30pm Christine Tyrell & W.P. Brennan, Rainforest Lounge • 5pm Mahjong, see reception for location • 7.30pm DJ Night, Rainforest Lounge • 7.30pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36

• 2.30pm Joel Howlett & Melodica, Rainforest Lounge • 5pm Mahjong, see reception for location • 7.30pm DJ Night, Rainforest Lounge • 7.30pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36

Sunday

• 10.45am Bingo, Total Sports Bar • 7.30pm Music Man Trio, Rainforest Lounge

• 10.45am Bingo, Total Sports Bar • 2pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36

• 10.45am Bingo, Total Sports Bar • 7.30pm Music Man Trio, Rainforest Lounge

Tuesday

• 10.45am Bingo, Total Sports Bar • 2pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36

Monday

WHAT’S ON?

• 10.45am Cash Housie, Total Sports Bar • 7pm Winter Members’ Draw • 7.30pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36 • 7.30pm Vietnamese Song & Dance Night, The Theatre

8 • 10.45am Cash Housie, Total Sports Bar • 7pm Winter Members’ Draw • 7.30pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36 • 7.30pm Vietnamese Song & Dance Night, The Theatre

• 10.45am Cash Housie, Total Sports Bar • 7pm Winter Members’ Draw • 7.30pm Vietnamese Song & Dance Night, The Theatre

• 10.45am Cash Housie, Total Sports Bar • 11am Musical Mornings, The Grand Ballroom • 11am Kids Bingo, Rainforest Lounge • 1.30pm Cartoon Heroes, The Theatre • 7pm Winter Members’ Draw • 7.30pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36 • 7.30pm Vietnamese Song & Dance Night, The Theatre

• 6.30pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

• 11am Kids Bingo, Rainforest Lounge • 1.30pm Ready, Set, Dance, The Theatre • 6.30pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

Friday

• 10.45am Cash Housie, Total Sports Bar • 7.30pm Franky Valentyn Duo, Rainforest Lounge • 8pm All That Jazz, Piano Bar

• 10.45am Cash Housie, Total Sports Bar • 7.30pm Unforgettable, Rainforest Lounge • 8pm All That Jazz, Piano Bar

• 10.45am Cash Housie, Total Sports Bar • 7.30pm Diamond Rhythm, Rainforest Lounge • 8pm The Rat Pack, The Theatre • 8pm All That Jazz, Piano Bar

• 10.45am Cash Housie, Total Sports Bar • 7.30pm Mike Mathieson Duo, Rainforest Lounge • 8pm All That Jazz, Piano Bar

• 10.45am Cash Housie, Total Sports Bar • 7.30pm Time Machine, Rainforest Lounge • 8pm All That Jazz, Piano Bar

Thursday

• 6.30pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

Wednesday

JULY

• 5.30pm Brian King, Rainforest Lounge • 8pm Rocky Horror meets The Blues Brothers, The Theatre • 8.30pm Di Solomon, Piano Bar • 9pm Groovin’ Hard, Rainforest Lounge • 9pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36

• 5.30pm Gabby, Rainforest Lounge • 8.30pm Rob Devlin, Piano Bar • 9pm Groovin’ Hard, Rainforest Lounge • 9pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36

• 5.30pm Franky Valentyn, Rainforest Lounge • 8.30pm Kim Gock, Piano Bar • 9pm Groovin’ Hard, Rainforest Lounge • 9pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36

• 5.30pm Brian Gillett, Rainforest Lounge • 8pm Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons & Beach Boys, The Theatre • 8.30pm Ian Blakeney, Piano Bar • 9pm Groovin’ Hard, Rainforest Lounge • 9pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36

Saturday

• 2.30pm Danni Hodson & Stephen Fisher King, Rainforest Lounge • 5pm Mahjong, see reception for location • 7.30pm DJ Night, Rainforest Lounge • 7.30pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36

• 2.30pm John Vickers & Mercedes, Rainforest Lounge • 5pm Mahjong, see reception for location • 7.30pm DJ Night, Rainforest Lounge • 7.30pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36

• 2.30pm Paula Watt & David Bond, Rainforest Lounge • 5pm Mahjong, see reception for location • 7.30pm DJ Night, Rainforest Lounge • 7.30pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36

• 2.30pm Lynne Fletcher & Roddy Montez, Rainforest Lounge • 5pm Mahjong, see reception for location • 7.30pm DJ Night, Rainforest Lounge • 7.30pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36

Sunday

• 10.45am Bingo, Total Sports Bar • 2pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36

Monday

• 10.45am Bingo, Total Sports Bar • 7.30pm Music Man Trio, Rainforest Lounge

• 10.45am Cash Housie, Total Sports Bar • 7pm Winter Members’ Final Draw • 7.30pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36 • 7.30pm Vietnamese Song & Dance Night, The Theatre

• 10.45am Cash Housie, Total Sports Bar • 7pm Winter Members’ Draw • 7.30pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36 • 7.30pm Vietnamese Song & Dance Night, The Theatre

• 6.30pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

Friday

• 10.45am Cash Housie, Total Sports Bar • 7.30pm Rock Solid, Rainforest Lounge • 8pm All That Jazz, Piano Bar

• 10.45am Cash Housie, Total Sports Bar • 7.30pm Joey & The Boy, Rainforest Lounge • 8pm All That Jazz, Piano Bar

• 10.45am Cash Housie, Total Sports Bar • 7.30pm Goan Brothers, Rainforest Lounge • 8pm Elvis to the Max, The Theatre • 8pm All That Jazz, Piano Bar

• 10.45am Cash Housie, Total Sports Bar • 7.30pm Time Machine, Rainforest Lounge • 8pm All That Jazz, Piano Bar

Thursday

• 6.30pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

Wednesday

AUGUST • 10.45am Cash Housie, Total Sports Bar • 11am Back to the Tivoli, The Grand Ballroom • 7pm Winter Members’ Draw • 7.30pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36 • 7.30pm Vietnamese Song & Dance Night, The Theatre

Tuesday

WHAT’S ON?

• 5.30pm Chris Connolly, Rainforest Lounge • 8pm The Big Guns of Country, The Theatre • 8.30pm Di Solomon, Piano Bar • 9pm Ipanema Band, Rainforest Lounge • 9pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36

• 5.30pm Gabby, Rainforest Lounge • 8.30pm Rob Devlin, Piano Bar • 9pm Ipanema Band, Rainforest Lounge • 9pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36

• 5.30pm Paul Fisher, Rainforest Lounge • 8pm The Bushwackers, The Theatre • 8.30pm Kim Gock, Piano Bar • 9pm Ipanema Band, Rainforest Lounge • 9pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36

• 5.30pm Lionel Robinson, Rainforest Lounge • 8pm Manilow & Sedaka, The Theatre • 8.30pm Ian Blakeney, Piano Bar • 9pm Ipanema Band, Rainforest Lounge • 9pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg 36

• 5.30pm Ron Ashton, Rainforest Lounge • 8.30pm Joanna Melas, Piano Bar • 9pm Ipanema Band, Rainforest Lounge • 9pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36

Sunday

• 2.30pm Des Gibson & Shannon Bacall, Rainforest Lounge • 5pm Mahjong, see reception for location • 7.30pm DJ Night, Rainforest Lounge • 7.30pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36

• 2.30pm Julia Daniels & Roland Storm, Rainforest Lounge • 5pm Mahjong, see reception for location • 7.30pm DJ Night, Rainforest Lounge • 7.30pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36

• 2.30pm Donna Lee & Graeme Wright, Rainforest Lounge • 5pm Mahjong, see reception for location • 7.30pm DJ Night, Rainforest Lounge • 7.30pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36

• 2.30pm Al Showman & Vov Dylan, Rainforest Lounge • 5pm Mahjong, see reception for location • 7.30pm DJ Night, Rainforest Lounge • 7.30pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36

• 2.30pm Lisa Page & Mike Mathieson, Rainforest Lounge • 5pm Mahjong, see reception for location • 7.30pm DJ Night, Rainforest Lounge • 7.30pm Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, see pg36

Saturday

FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS SHOW AND SHOW SATURDAY 4 JULY | THE THEATRE Bringing together two of the most exciting harmony bands in pop culture history Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and The Beach Boys. Featuring five talented artists delivering great vocals and live sound.

TICKETS $10 MEMBERS, $15 NON-MEMBERS Doors open 7.15 pm. Showtime 8.00 pm. Reserved seating. Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

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TICKETS $20 MEMBERS, $25 NON-MEMBERS Doors open 7.15 pm. Showtime 8.00 pm. Reserved seating. Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

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After sell-out shows in North America, the UK and Asia, The Rat Pack from Vegas are returning to Bankstown Sports Club to showcase the very best of the legendary crew. With five successful tours of Australia and New Zealand under their collective belts, tribute group The Rat Pack from Vegas are headed back down under direct from the United States by popular demand. The trio of David De Costa (Frank Sinatra), Nicholas Brooks (Sammy Davis Jr) and Johnny Edwards (Dean Martin) will appear at our club on Friday 17 July at 8.00 pm after thrilling audiences overseas in sold out shows. Accompanied by a seven-piece band, The Rat Pack from Vegas will include all the music, humour and style of The Rat Pack’s famous Vegas concerts.

The Rat Pack was originally led by actor Humphrey Bogart and his friends, including Frank Sinatra, and the name is believed to have come from a comment made by Bogart’s actress wife Lauren Bacall when she saw them return after a night of partying in Las Vegas. In the 1960s, the group was made up of Sinatra as well as Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop. Shirley MacLaine and Marilyn Monroe were among the Rat Pack mascots. Though the name Rat Pack was not used by members of the group, it was made popular by the media. Apart from their concerts they appeared in several films together, including the classic Ocean’s Eleven, which was remade in 2001 with George Clooney and Brad Pitt. Sinatra, Martin and Davis made their final film appearance together in the 1984 American comedy Cannonball Run II. Not just entertainers, The Rat Pack had an influence on politics as well by campaigning for the Democrats and President John F. Kennedy and influencing desegregation in Las Vegas, as they refused to perform at or visit venues that did not allow African-Americans. Don’t miss your chance to relive the glory of these unforgettable stage and screen legends when The Rat Pack from Vegas returns to The Theatre on Friday 17 July. Tickets are $35 available online or at main reception.

FRIDAY 17 JULY THE THEATRE TICKETS $35 ALL Doors open 7.15 pm. Showtime 8.00 pm. Reserved seating. Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

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WEDNESDAY 1 JULY | THE THEATRE

THURSDAY 9 JULY | THE THEATRE

Sing and dance along with your cartoon heroes before they embark on their next adventure. With tributes to Toy Story, Shrek, Snow White and more.

An interactive dance show for kids, jam packed with hip hop, ballet, tap, jazz, singing and music. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your chance to come along and shake it off to the coolest tunes.

TICKETS $5 MEMBERS, $7 NON-MEMBERS

Doors open 1.00 pm. Showtime 1.30 pm. Reserved seating. Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

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KIDS BINGO WEDNESDAY 1 JULY & THURSDAY 9 JULY RAINFOREST LOUNGE Bring the family and enjoy free holiday kids bingo. Bingo starts 11.00am.Bingo ends 12.00pm. Unreserved Seating.

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MANILOW & SEDAKA DIRECT FROM THE USA

SATURDAY 8 AUGUST | THE THEATRE

FRIDAY 14 AUGUST | THE THEATRE

Take a trip to Las Vegas as Mark Bowden pays tribute to Barry Manilow and Neil Sedaka with an 8 piece band. Celebrating all the great hits including Calender Girl, Copacabana, Solitaire and more.

The legend of Elvis lives on in a special concert event starring one of the world’s best Elvis impersonators, Max Pellicano. His uncanny resemblance and chilling performance will have you mesmerised.

TICKETS $10 MEMBERS, $15 NON-MEMBERS

TICKETS $50 ALL

Doors open 7.15 pm. Showtime 8.00 pm. Reserved seating. Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

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SATURDAY 29 AUGUST | THE THEATRE

Experience Australiana at it’s finest with bush band The Bushwackers. Bringing a modern twist to early 20th century music including The Southern Cross, Henry’s Men and I Am Australian.

Relive the magic and great hits of country superstars Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash and John Denver in a truly unique and inspiring tribute to three music legends who dominated the charts in the 60s and 70s.

TICKETS $15 MEMBERS, $20 NON-MEMBERS

TICKETS $25 MEMBERS, $30 NON-MEMBERS

Doors open 7.15 pm. Showtime 8.00 pm. Reserved seating. Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

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SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER | THE THEATRE Relive the magic and classic hits of Roy Orbison and The Everly Brothers, as Dean Bourne and The Robertson Brothers pay tribute to these rock n roll music legends.

TICKETS $50 ALL Doors open 7.15 pm. Showtime 8.00 pm. Reserved seating. Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

UP STANDGUYS "the kings of ethnic Comedy"

SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER | THE THEATRE Basile (The Greek God), Mike Marino (The Italian American Bad Boy of Comedy) and Tahir (Oh My God) are the undisputed Kings of Ethnic Comedy who will have your sides splitting with laughter.

TICKETS $55 ALL Doors open 7.15 pm. Showtime 8.00 pm. Over 18s only. Reserved seating. Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER | THE THEATRE

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A dazzling tribute to Whitney Houston, Donna Summer and friends. Mixing a blend of amazing ballads to disco and dance hits. Starring Dina David, Alisa Gray and more.

TICKETS $10 MEMBERS, $15 NON-MEMBERS Doors open 7.15 pm. Showtime 8.00 pm. Reserved seating. Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER | THE THEATRE Aussie rock legend Jeff Duff and a killer band take you on a musical journey onto planet Bowie. Performing David Bowie’s revolutionary music and breathing new life into the think white duke’s iconic songs.

TICKETS $15 MEMBERS, $20 NON-MEMBERS Doors open 7.15 pm. Showtime 8.00 pm. Reserved seating. Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER | THE THEATRE

s it H t s e t a e Gr Denver Starring Reg

Listen to all the classics including Liberty Valance, Mecca, 24 Hours from Tulsa and more as Reg Denver brings to life the greatest hits of Gene Pitney. With special guest Anne Dargie and her sounds of the 60s.

TICKETS $10 MEMBERS, $15 NON-MEMBERS Doors open 7.15 pm. Showtime 8.00 pm. Reserved seating. Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

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THURSDAY 1 OCTOBER | THE THEATRE The beautiful blue fairy takes us on a magical, mysterious journey through our favourite fairy tales and stories with music, song and dance including, Aladdin, Peter Pan, Toy Story, Frozen and more.

TICKETS $5 MEMBERS, $7 NON-MEMBERS Doors open 1.00 pm. Showtime 1.30 pm. Reserved seating. Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

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GABRIEL ROSSI | GEORGE KAPINIARIS TAHIR | PLUS SPECIAL GUEST FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER | THE THEATRE

FRIDAY 6 NOVEMBER | THE THEATRE

A comedy spectacular that showcases some of Australia’s comedic greats all in one massive show! Enjoy the laughs as four wogs from the western suburbs hit the road for one day... without their mums!

Back by popular demand, the Boy from Oz returns to The Theatre. Todd McKenney performs the songs of Peter Allen in a high energy, vibrant and entertaining night that showcases his incredible talents.

TICKETS $40 ALL

TICKETS $55 ALL

Doors open 7.15 pm. Showtime 8.00 pm. Over 18s only. Reserved seating. Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

Doors open 7.15 pm. Showtime 8.00 pm. Reserved seating. Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

MELBOURNE CUP Tuesday 3 November 2015 Rainforest Lounge Race LIVE on the Big Screen

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A complete night out Includes: • Overnight stay for two at Travelodge Hotel Bankstown • $50 dining voucher to be used in any of our restaurants, La Piazza, Imperial Jade, Platform One or Greenfield Bistro

• 2 tickets to entertainment in The Theatre • Complimentary bottle of wine • Buffet breakfast for two at Greenfield Station Bistro

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California Dreaming Saturday 6 June Total Value: $325 Total Price: $220

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and the Beach Boys Saturday 4 July Total Value: $325 Total Price: $220

Elvis to the Max Friday 14 August Total Value: $405 Total Price: $220

Stand Up Guys Saturday 12 September Total Value: $415 Total Price: $220

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The Bushwackers Saturday 15 August Total Value: $335 Total Price: $220

I Wanna Dance with Somebody Friday 18 September Total Value: $325 Total Price: $220

PACKAGE 2 Desperado Friday 12 June Total Value: $335 Total Price: $220

PACKAGE 3 Songs in the Key of Motown Saturday 20 June Total Value: $405 Total Price: $220

PACKAGE 4 Abba’s Back Sunday 28 June Total Value: $305 Total Price: $195

PACKAGE 6 The Rat Pack Friday 17 July Total Value: $375 Total Price: $220

PACKAGE 7 Rocky Horror meets The Blues Brothers Saturday 25 July Total Value: $345 Total Price: $220

PACKAGE 8 Manilow & Sedaka Saturday 8 August Total Value: $325 Total Price: $220

Planning to dine at one of our restaurants? Please book in advance by calling 9722 9888. Limited packages available. For bookings or more information call Travelodge Hotel Bankstown on 9793 0000. For restaurant reservations please call 9722 9888.

PACKAGE 11 The Big Guns of Country Saturday 29 August Total Value: $355 Total Price: $220

PACKAGE 12 Roy Orbison & The Everly Brothers Saturday 5 September Total Value: $405 Total Price: $220

PACKAGE 15 Bowie Unzipped Friday 25 September Total Value: $335 Total Price: $220

PACKAGE 16 Gene Pitneys Greatest Hits Saturday 26 September Total Value: $325 Total Price: $220

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B ES T I N S HO W For something a little different on your next night out try the Atrium Bar’s selection of craft beers, spirits and new winter tapas menu. You don’t have to go far to sample the world’s best whiskey with Tasmania’s Sullivans Cove Distillery available at our Atrium Bar. The distillery recently built on their 2014 success of winning “The World’s Best Single Malt” at the World Whiskies Awards by being named Craft Whisky Producer of the Year at this year’s awards. “We’ve made a big effort to stock the finest Australian top shelf names,” says Michael Clancy, Bankstown Sports Club’s Operations and Beverage Manager. “To see these whiskey distillers winning such wonderful international recognition is great for them, and for us, because we’re one of the few places you can sample their wares.” The popular drink is just one of many premium beverages available at our Atrium Bar, which also caters to lovers of boutique beer with a selection of 7 craft beers available.

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If you’re new to craft beer, the staff are happy to make suggestions. “We try to provide an opportunity for people to experience new flavours in our Atrium Bar with gateway beers, which are beers that aren’t too strong flavoured to help them make a choice of what they might like in a craft beer. So, different lagers, wheat beers, summer ales and pale ales.” Michael says. For those who aren’t beer drinkers there are cocktails, 15 premium vodkas, over 30 premium whiskeys, and a range of tequilas, gins, rums and cognacs available. With a new season well underway, the new tapas menu is another great reason to come along to our bar. The winter menu features grilled haloumi, pulled pork slider, a funky version of macaroni and cheese and a cheese plate… all perfect accompaniments to our Atrium Bar’s fine beverage options.

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WHAT’S ON? OPEN DAILY UNTIL 6AM

STATE OF ORIGIN • GAME TWO: Wednesday 17 June • GAME THREE: Wednesday 8 July

STATE OF ORIGIN MEAL DEAL Chicken Schnitzel, Chips & Salad with a schooner of VB $15*

TEXAS HOLD ‘EM POKER

3 BIG SCREENS

NRL & AFL

*Conditions apply.

BASKETBALL

MONDAY Register from 1pm. Play from 2pm. FREE to enter. Guaranteed prize pool of $300*.

WEDNESDAY** Register from 6.30pm. Play from 7.30pm. $12 buy in. Guaranteed prize pool of $1000*.

• ALL games LIVE • Super Sunday & Mexican Monday Footy Deals – $13

Watch the NBA final series

SATURDAY Register from 8pm. Play from 9pm. $25 buy in. Guaranteed prize pool of $1300*.

TENNIS

CRICKET

SUNDAY Registration from 6.30pm. Play from 7.30pm. $22 buy in. Guaranteed prize pool of $2000*. * Prize pools vary over holiday periods. **Excluding State of Origin nights – Wednesday 17 June & 8 July Supported by Crocodile Entertainment.

Broadcasting over 15 channels. See BankstownSports.com for full channel listing. *Opening hours may vary depending on Sports Events.

Wimbledon 29 June – July 12

Ashes Test Series – from 8 July

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With winter upon us it’s time to come in out of the cold and watch some momentous sporting events at the Total Sports Bar.

“I feel safe in the club and it’s a nice atmosphere. I’m always seeing people I know. Plus I live close by so I can take the courtesy bus home.”

The Telstra NRL Premiership season is already proving to be a very interesting contest this year, so there will plenty of opportunities to watch the games on the giant screens in the Total Sports Bar between now and the Grand Final on Sunday 4 October. One of the people who will be keenly watching the League games is Total Sports Bar regular Sydney Pooley. A local and club member since 1971, Sydney joined the club as he was a member and player with the local tennis club. A pharmacist for many years but now retired, Sydney comes to the Total Sports Bar regularly to meet up with friends, watch sport and have a few beers.

He says, “I feel safe in the club and it’s a nice atmosphere. I’m always seeing people I know. Plus I live close by so I can take the courtesy bus home.” Sydney likes to watch the cricket and follows the Bulldogs in the Rugby League. For AFL fans, a delayed start to the season due to the finalisation of the Cricket World Cup has not dampened their spirits and the finals series will begin in mid-September and culminate in the Toyota AFL Grand Final on Saturday 3 October. For diehard Rugby Union fans, the long-awaited Rugby World Cup kicks off in England on 18 September and runs through till 1 November. Australian fans will be watching with interest in the hope they blitz their long-time (and multiple) opponents: New Zealand, South Africa and of course, England. Go Australia! Bankstown Sports InTouch

Doing the RIGHT THING Recycling is one of the easiest things we can do to protect the environment but do it wrong and your hard work could end up in landfill. We show you how to get it right. Locals in the Bankstown City Council area have been recycling with their yellow bins for almost 20 years, which means being green is now a part of daily life. Despite this there is still some confusion about what can go in the yellow bin, resulting in a loss of time and money. “Many people aren’t aware that the first stage of our recycling process is a quick manual sort by workers to remove large, obvious items before it goes through the mechanical process,” says Margaux Park, Bankstown City Council’s Resource Recovery Education Officer. “Because of the volume of recycling being processed and the speed of the conveyor belt, not all contamination can be removed at this stage. When items, like plastic bags, go through the mechanical process they can jam the lines, cause lengthy processing delays and costing a lot of money to fix.” Since the objects removed during the manual sorting process end up being sent to landfill, it pays to get it right in the first place. To remember what can be recycled, keep in mind that most container recyclables are packaging and rigid or hard, not scrunchy or soft. If a recyclable item has had food in it rinse 38

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it out, however, it does not need to be completely clean. Labels can be left on. But if you’re still not sure about things such as envelopes with windows, well, they can be recycled as can pizza boxes if the food is removed… but takeaway coffee cups, Tupperware and paper towels can’t. “The biggest problem we find is when a household lacks an internal sorting system for their waste. This makes it hard to make sure the right things go into the right bin. The easiest thing a household can do is have a separate cardboard box or reusable bag to collect recyclables loosely in the kitchen and empty that regularly into the big bin,” adds Margaux. While you’re doing your bit for the planet at home, your club is also being green with a number of sustainability initiatives in place to show the community that we place an importance on operating in the best interests of the environment. They range from Australia’s largest indoor composter which recycles kitchen waste to a more energy efficient chiller system energy efficient lighting upgrades. At Baulkham Hills Sports Club, the emphasis on sustainability includes solar panels on the club’s roof and composting kitchen waste too.

Recycling DO’S & DON’TS ✔ Do

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Sort your recycling at home before putting it into your yellow bin

Recycle takeaway coffee cups, Tupperware or paper towels

Rinse recyclables that have had food in them

Soft and scrunchy items are generally not recyclable

Pizza boxes can be recycled if food is removed

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VERSUS FOOD Warm up this winter with new hearty dishes at The Italian Bistro at Birrong Sports or have a bit of fun and try some ‘extreme eating’ with the bistro’s Spaghetti Challenge! Consider yourself a champion eater? Think you could down a kilo of spaghetti bolognese and still have room for garlic bread? Well The Italian Bistro at Birrong Sports is giving you the chance to prove it with its Spaghetti Challenge. At the time of writing only one person – not including two of the Bistro’s chefs – has managed to defeat the scrumptious feast – even though some 50 people have attempted it. “Everything has to be polished off the plate. It’s ridiculous – there’s so much pasta but everybody comes in and they’re up for a challenge,” says Carla Libertini, The Italian Bistro’s manager. “If they finish it in 45

minutes they get a dinner voucher worth $100, a drink from the bar and a spot on our little wall of fame.” The Spaghetti Challenge is expected to run until October. Until then, if you’re not up for a kilogram of pasta, why not taste test the new menu? It still has your favourites but include a few new dishes to keep things interesting. As well as that, keep your eye on the specials board for hearty winter dishes like soup, lamb and Osso Bucco. These change every two weeks, so you’ll want to keep coming back to see just what’s new on the day. Bellissimo!

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Open 7 days – 9.30am-late* *Closing times subject to manager’s discretion.

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WEEKLY ACTIVITIES POKER Monday – 7pm $15 Buy in Thursday – 6.30pm $12 Buy in/$10 add on

Kid’s Holiday Bingo KIDS EAT FREE! EVERY TUESDAY

THURSDAY 2 & 9 JULY FROM 11AM Only $5 – includes bingo book, soft drink and a lolly bag.

Order any main meal and receive one kid’s meal FREE. Conditions apply.

TRIVIA Tuesday – 7.30pm FREE

MEAT RAFFLE Friday – 6pm Tickets from $1

BINGO Wednesday – 10am $3 per book

HOMEWARE RAFFLE

Book your next function with us!

Sunday – 5pm Tickets from $1

ENGAGEMENTS • SOCIAL EVENTS BIRTHDAYS • ANNIVERSARIES With sumptuous food, great service and a vast variety of packages to choose from, let us help you plan your next event. Call 9645 8600 for enquiries.

TRADING HOURS

T | 9645 8666 F | 9645 2602

Lunch: Monday to Sunday – 11.30am to 2.30pm Dinner: Monday to Sunday – 5.30pm to 8.30pm. Phone 9645 8666 for reservations.

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BAULKHAM HILLS Many happy

RETURNS GUIDO!

Guido Zanella recently celebrated his 90th birthday with friends and staff of the Baulkham Hills Sports Club. Guido is one of the foundation members of the club, joining in 1973 when the club was in its infancy. He migrated to Australia from the province of Trento, Italy in 1954 and is one of nine children. Guido first worked on the construction of electric power transmission towers before taking up his first love as a chef at the Australia Hotel in Sydney in 1965. Guido’s passion was soon to emerge and in 1967 he opened his own restaurant in Epping called The Purple Gondola where he and his wife successfully traded for many happy years. After selling his restaurant, Guido worked as a chef at the Masonic Club in Parramatta, the Marconi Club in Bossley Park and also at Blacktown Workers Club, from where he finally retired in 1981. Soon after joining Baulkham Hills Sports

Club, Guido formed a lasting friendship with Jim Orchin who has become known as the “President of Prime Time at the Club”. Guido is a well-loved member of the club and is never far from his close group of friends for an afternoon drink and some spirited conversation. Happy Birthday Guido!

FREE ROOM HIRE ON FRIDAYS Baulkham Hills Sports Club’s event centre is offering free room hire for Friday night functions, when you book before the end of August. The centre is the perfect place to hold your event, with our dedicated events co-ordinator on hand to make your next special celebration something to remember.

Our event centre comes complete with its own bar and outdoor chillout area, a lift for easy access and audio-visual facilities to cater for any event needs from intimate groups of 20 to 120 people. Our catering team can deliver delicious cuisine to suit any requirements and we have plenty of free car parking on site to make your event a breeze. For members and their guests who live within 5km of the club, our courtesy bus is also available on Friday and Saturday nights. To book a function at the club, call the Events team on 9639 2100.

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Sunday to Thursday – 9am to 12am* Friday and Saturday – 9am to 2am* *Closing times subject to manager’s discretion.

Baulkham Hills

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES TRIVIA Thursday – 7.30pm

POKER

Kid’s Holiday Bingo

Winter Warmers

WEDNESDAY 1 & 8 JULY 11AM

AVAILABLE MONDAY & TUESDAY

$5 Includes bingo book, soft drink and a lolly bag.

Check TV screens for chef’s weekly selections.

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ROOM HIRE ON FRIDAYS Celebrate your next event with us on a Friday night to receive FREE room hire. Our specially trained events staff will help coordinate every detail to ensure your event is exactly what you imagined. Conditions apply. Available until 31 August 2015. Call 9639 2100 for details or email bhevents@bankstownsports.com.

Wednesday – 7.30pm $15 buy in. Friday – 7.30pm Free. Saturday – 7.30pm $22 buy in.

MEAT RAFFLE Wednesday – 7.30pm Friday – 6.30pm. Tickets from $1.

WATCH STATE OF ORIGIN LIVE!  17 JUNE & 8 JULY Courtesy bus available to members within 5km radius.

H A L F AGE S AUS T IM E Z L E SIZ

TRADING HOURS Lunch: Monday to Sunday – 12pm to 2.30pm Dinner: Sunday to Thursday – 6pm to 8.30pm Friday to Saturday – 6pm to 9pm Phone 9639 2100 for reservations.

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BANKSTOWN SPORTS BOWLS Let’s remember

NOT TO FORGET Generosity flowed at the annual Bankstown Bowls Anzac Day fundraiser which helped raise $2,700 for Legacy.

A day after the nation paused to reflect on the sacrifice of Australian men and women in the Defence Force and 100 years after our troops went into battle at Gallipoli in World War I, Bankstown Sports Bowls Men’s Bowling Club players did their bit for the families left behind with a social mixed bowls day fundraiser for Legacy.

ABOVE: BANKSTOWN SPORTS CHAIRMAN JOHN MURRAY WITH LEGACY CHAIRMAN ALAN RAWLINSON

of Legacy. “The support at the bowls fundraiser was very overwhelming, because Legacy’s so dear to me I get quite passionate about it. People were really good, they listened intently to what I was saying and this year I felt it, more so than ever, seeing it was the centenary.

Despite the rain on Sunday 26 April, there was a strong turnout and a generous spirit which helped to raise $2,700.

“A lot of people often say ‘Lest We Forget’ and I say let’s remember, not forget. Without those people going to war and fighting for us we probably wouldn’t be where we are today so we owe them a great deal.”

“Without the help of the Bankstown Bowls we’d be lost, we’re very grateful to them,” says Alan Rawlinson, Bankstown Division Chairman

Bankstown Legacy supports more than 700 people in the region, including World War II widows, by helping with medical, transport,

financial and counselling needs as well as providing outings and events to combat social isolation. “I hope the Anzac Day social mixed bowls fundraiser continues and gets bigger each year. When you put a call out and people know the money’s going to Legacy, there aren’t too many people who will say no and I think that comes down to the awareness of it. Legacy needs help because we get no government funding – any money we get is from donations and fundraising.”

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Open 7 days 9am until late* *Closing times subject to manager’s discretion.

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WEEKLY

$10 Winter Warmer LASAGNE & SALAD + GLASS OF HOUSE RED WINE

ACTIVITIES

Available Tuesday & Thursday, lunch & dinner.

LINE DANCING Monday – 10.30am $8 ALL

Conditions apply. Call 9790 0176 for bookings.

POKER

Barefoot Bowls

Line Dancing

Perfect for team building, or just to enjoy the outdoors with some friends!

Monday – 10.30am

$5 PER PERSON Includes complimentary soft drink.

Dig out your cowboy boots and shuffle to the club every Monday for some bootskooting fun. $8 ALL

Tuesday 7pm – FREE for Members, $5 Non-members Friday 7pm – Buy in game

BRAIN TEASERS TRIVIA Wednesday – 7.30pm FREE

PIANO NIGHTS Thursday – 6-8pm FREE

MEAT & VEGGIE RAFFLE

BOOK YOUR NEXT FUNCTION WITH US!

Sunday – 4.30pm Tickets from $1

Whether it is a birthday, anniversary or social gathering, we offer a variety of affordable packages to make your next event memorable. Call 9790 0176 or visit bankstownbowling.com.au

COURTESY BUS CALL 0401 140 589 Door to door pick up service from your home within a 5km radius of Bankstown Sports Bowls. See Inside Back Cover for more details.

BISTRO TRADING HOURS Lunch Tuesday to Saturday 12pm to 2.30pm Dinner Tuesday to Saturday 5:30pm to 8:30pm and Sunday 4pm to 7pm 41 Northam Avenue, Bankstown NSW 2200 T: 9790 0176 F: 9796 2445 E: bankstownbowls@bankstownsports.com

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SPORTS REPORT We share the news from our sporting clubs

EVENT SUCCESS

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Bankstown Sports Athletics Club have managed to excel despite the temporary closure of the Crest athletics track for resurfacing. The Night of Miles competition continues to grow in popularity and had a great turnout as did the Bankstown Invitational Meet which was relocated to the Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre. This meet attracted many high calibre athletes from across New South Wales and this year had an increase in entries of more than 50 percent.

crowned five junior champions at the National Junior Championships which is thought to be their best result yet. Medal recipients were Michael Konomanyi (2nd in 100m, 3rd in 4 x 100m relay), Alec Nguyen (3rd in 200m), Travis Bellinger (1st in 4 x 100m relay, 3rd in 100m) David Chen (1st long jump), Ed Trippas (1st in 2000m steeplechase), Beth Croft (1st in 3000m steeplechase) and Jessica Hull (1st in 1500m, 2nd in 800m).

Capping off a great start to the year, the athletics club took home 10 medals and

For more information or to take part contact Colin Whitbread: colinwhitbread@hotmail.com

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VICE-PRESIDENT RICHARD PHILLIPS WITH FELLOW DIRECTORS ALEX FULCHER MBE, OAM AND JIM HANNA AND GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY GIANTS PLAYER, AIDAN CORR

AFL RETURNS TO BANKSTOWN SPORTS CLUB Bankstown Sports AFL Club is back thanks to the Auskick Program which has helped its popularity improve in NSW. Auskick promotes the sport to children during and after school. We have two teams playing this season due largely to the support of Bankstown City Council, the AFL, the Giants AFL Club, Auskick programs and associated schools within our region. “The AFL has always had a strong history in

Bankstown and with the introduction of the Greater Western Sydney Giants into the AFL competition, Bankstown and all of Western Sydney now has an AFL club to call their own,” says Sam Zikman, AFL NSW/ACT local area manager. “We are excited and pleased to see the re-establishment of a Junior AFL Club in the area.”

opportunity to re-engage and become re-enthused with this great game. It will indeed assist in the growth and development of a sustainable and strong junior AFL club.

“Currently AFL NSW/ACT is running Auskick programs at both North Kelso Oval, Panania and Grahame Thomas Memorial Oval, Bankstown. These dual locations will offer all residents of the Bankstown area a fantastic

AFL is a great way for boys and girls aged 5 – 17 to have fun, meet new friends, learn new skills and get active! If you would like to get involved email Sam Zikman on sam.zikman@ aflnswact.com.au or call 8867 7420.

“Bankstown Sports Club is such a great supporter of junior sport. We are so pleased to be partnering with them to re-establish the AFL club” Sam says.

Bankstown Sports Club proudly supports 40 sporting clubs. These clubs are run by volunteers for the community. To get involved as a participant or volunteer see the sports secretaries list overleaf.

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SPORTS SECRETARIES BANKSTOWN SPORTS CLUB TEAM

NAME

PHONE

AFL

Sam Zikman

Sam.Zikman@aflnswact.com.au

8867 7420

ATHLETICS

Matthew Whitbread

matthewwhitbread@msn.com

0410 588 321

LITTLE ATHLETICS

Leanne McDonald

bycomholdings@optusnet.com.au

0413 622 888 or 9603 7446

BASEBALL

Diane Richardson

bs.baseball@hotmail.com

0478 729 508

BASKETBALL

Tracey Huntley

sportiesbasketball@hotmail.com

0402 961 600

INDOOR BOWLS

Louis Aloisio

9790 1960

THURSDAY LADIES BOWLS

Joan Hansen

9796 8942

CRICKET (JUNIOR)

Andrew Honey

ahoney@nswnma.asn.au

9771 2761

CRICKET (SENIOR)

Andrew Honey

ahoney@nswnma.asn.au

9771 2761

CRICKET (WOMEN)

Justin Newman

bankstownwomenscricket@gmail.com

0409 151 573

CYCLING

Peter Buckingham

cycling.secretary@tpg.com.au

9645 1831 or 0407 954 917

DARTS (TUESDAY)

John Taylor

jwt42@hotmail.com

0418 629 168

FISHING

Larry Ilic

oliljuba@optusnet.com.au

9774 4495 or 0424 341 975

FOOTBALL (STARS)

Spero Semann

sperosemann@hotmail.com

0407 787 135

FOOTBALL (STRIKERS)

Kylee Freeman

secretary@bankstownsportsstrikers.com.au

0417 005 753

GOLF (LADIES)

Elaine Ward

elainei40@yahoo.com.au

9771 1450

GOLF (MENS)

Lee Dunks

bdsc.mensgolf@gmail.com

0412 572 274

HOCKEY

Graeme Barnard

president@bankstownhockey.org.au

0403 770 624

NETBALL

Michelle Boulais

secretary.sportsnetball@gmail.com

0412 384 127

RUGBY LEAGUE

Harry Chahoud

bsjrl@hotmail.com.au

0414 564 759

SQUASH

Graeme Horsnell

horsnell50@hotmail.com

0408 756 034

SWIMMING

Neil Rogers

nro85578@bigpond.net.au

9649 5866

TENNIS

Michael Clunie

mclunie@iconco.com.au

0419 464 317

BANKSTOWN SPORTS BOWLS CLUB MEN’S BOWLS

Rob Milton Marcus Kearns

miltonr@stgeorge.com kearnsm8@bigpond.com

9796 2956 or 0421 977 618

WOMEN’S BOWLS

Marie Smith

nationsmith@optusnet.com.au

9790 1339

DARTS

Cathy Cassidy

cathy@atdec.com

0408 550 092 or 9730 2769

theriddells@bigpond.com

0411 540 066

BAULKHAM HILLS SPORTS CLUB BASEBALL

Louise Riddell

CRICKET

Rick Thomas

secretary@baulkocricket.com.au

0409 150 703

FOOTBALL

Tony Hughes

ahughes@parra.catholic.edu.au

0413 222 523

GOLF

Phil Deare

melven57@tpg.com.au

9899 3094

HOCKEY WOMENS

Margaret Sargant

alan.sargant1@bigpond.com

0438 320 775 or 9876 4115

HOCKEY MENS

Carolyn Campbell

ccampbell@netballnsw.com

0410 522 268

HOCKEY JUNIORS

Andrew Attard

communications.bhhc@gmail.com

0449 697 852

NETBALL

Michelle Bullock

housie7475@hotmail.com

0416 041 751

TENNIS

Marek Bogatek

marekb@testcomdata.com.au

0409 877 140

JUNIOR SPORTS & SOCIAL

Deseline Binning

9639 5072 or 0407 077 074

BIRRONG SPORTS CLUB MENS BOWLS

Allan Cain

bowls@bankstownsports.com

9644 1600

WOMENS BOWLS

Elaine Fearnside

mefearn@yahoo.com.au

9708 2669

DARTS

Garry Raeburn

FOOTBALL

Susan Kanisek

secretary@birrongfc.com.au

0438 620 816

GOLF

Lorraine Smith

lsmith62@bigpond.com

0407 912 788

NETBALL

Lee Hill

Lee_Hill@codea.com.au

0418 759 874

0401 632 558

DRESS

REGULATIONS Neat clean work attire is permitted at all times.* *Excludes Platform One and Piano Bar. Work attire, running shoes and tracksuits are not permitted in these areas.

VOLUNTARY PRE-COMMITMENT Set a limit Track gaming spend Exclusion from gaming promotions Cooling off periods Real-time implementation of reduced limits

TO PARTICIPATE, PLEASE SEE ONE OF OUR DUTY MANAGERS. For help with information, counselling and referral call Gambling Help 1800 858 858 or visit www.gamblinghelp.nsw.gov.au

IMPORTANT

INFORMATION about our fire alarm and evacuation procedure can be found at

TRADING HOURS BANKSTOWN SPORTS – Open 7 Days, 9am – 6am

FREE

COURTESY BUS for members and their guests Door to door pick up service from your home within a 5km radius of our clubs.

Bankstown Sports Club & Bankstown Sports Bowls FRIDAY West Run East Run - 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.00am SUNDAY TO THURSDAY West Run East Run - 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am (last run)

SATURDAY West Run East Run - 5.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 11.00pm 12.00am 1.00am 2.00am 3.00am

MILPERRA PICNIC POINT EAST HILLS Wednesday – Saturday 5pm – 1am

CALL 0401 140 589 BIRRONG SPORTS

CALL 0401 759 606    Thursday 5pm – 9pm  Friday & Saturday 5pm – 12am

BAULKHAM HILLS SPORTS

CALL 0413 224 557 Friday & Saturday 6pm – 12am

For more details call 0401 140 589.

PLATFORM ONE – Phone 9722 9888 for reservations Lunch Monday to Friday Dinner Monday to Thursday Friday Saturday Closed Sundays and Public Holidays

12pm – 2.30pm 6pm – 9pm 6pm – 9.30pm 5.30pm – 10pm

GREENFIELD STATION BISTRO – Phone 9722 9888 for reservations Breakfast Everyday Lunch Monday to Tuesday Wednesday to Sunday Dinner Sunday to Thursday Friday Saturday

6.30am – 9.30am 11.30am – 2.30pm 12pm – 2.30pm 5.30pm – 8.30pm 5.30pm – 9pm 5.30pm – 9pm

INTOUCH CAFÉ

Monday and Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday Friday and Saturday Sunday

7am – 12 Midnight 7am – 1am Open 24hrs 7am –1am

IMPERIAL JADE PALACE – Phone 9709 8633 for reservations Lunch Dinner

Monday to Sunday Sunday to Thursday Friday and Saturday

12pm – 2.30pm 5.30pm – 9.30pm 5pm – 10.30pm

PIZZERIA BELLUCCI AT LA PIAZZA Lunch Monday to Saturday Sunday Dinner Monday to Thursday Friday and Saturday Sunday

12pm – 2.30pm 12pm – 9.30pm 6pm – 9.30pm 6pm til late 12pm – 9.30pm

STUZZICHINO AT LA PIAZZA – Phone 9722 9810 for reservations Lunch Dinner

Tuesday to Friday Saturday Sunday Tuesday to Friday and Sunday Saturday

12pm – 2.30pm Closed 12pm – 3pm 6pm – 9.30pm 6pm – 10.30pm

Closed Mondays, Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day

VINO AT LA PIAZZA

Friday and Saturday

6pm – 10pm

ATRIUM BAR

Monday to Thursday Friday and Saturday Sunday

5pm – 12am* 2pm – 2.30am* 2pm – 12am*

*Times vary dependent on trade

TOTAL SPORTS BAR

Sunday to Friday Saturday

11.30am – 6am* 9.30am – 6am*

*Times vary dependent on trade

PIANO BAR Fridays Saturdays MONKEY MANIA – Phone 9722 9864

from 8pm from 5.30pm

10am – 5pm 10am – 10.30pm 9.30am – 10.30pm 9.30pm – 6pm

Monday to Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

BANKSTOWN SPORTS BOWLS – Open 7 Days, 9am – late* BOWLS BISTRO – Phone 9790 0176 for group reservations Lunch Dinner

Tuesday to Saturday Tuesday to Saturday Sunday

12pm – 2.30pm 5.30pm – 8.30pm 4pm – 7pm

BANKSTOWN SPORTS BAULKHAM HILLS

Monday to Thursday 8am – 5pm

Open 7 Days, 9am – late, Friday & Saturday - 9am to 2am* THE GALLERY RESTAURANT – Phone 9639 2100 for reservations

Friday to Saturday 8am – 9pm

Lunch Dinner

Sundays 9am – 5pm

Everyday Sunday to Thursday Friday and Saturday

12pm – 2.30pm 6pm – 8.30pm 6pm – 9pm

BIRRONG SPORTS – Open 7 Days, 9:30am – late* FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 6pm – 12.30am

THE ITALIAN BISTRO – Phone 9645 8666 for reservations Lunch Dinner

Everyday Everyday

11.30am – 2.30pm 5.30pm – 8.30pm

*Closing times subject to manager’s discretion

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$39,000 IN CASH & $6,000 IN CASH CARDS

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$p5m AW 5

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Commences 3 June 2015 & concludes 26 August 2015. Terms & conditions at BankstownSports.com. Authorised under NSW Permit Number LTPS/15/03071.