SUMMER 2015-16
SUMMER PROMOTIONS GUIDE SEE PAGE 6
OUR HEALTH CLUB OF THE FUTURE SEE PAGE 14
SUMMER GIG GUIDE SEE PAGE 12
FOR THE INFORMATION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS
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Healthier. Happier. Together. Irving Street Phillip | 6283 7340 | schc.com.au
CEO MESSAGE
DEAR MEMBER The festive season is when the Club really shines. We look forward to hosting thousands of people across our venues on Christmas Day, helping families celebrate our most special day. It’s great news that Snapper on the Lake at the Yacht Club will also open on Christmas Day from 11am to 3pm for those seeking a more casual lunch or snack. One of the special things your Club does each year is the complimentary Pensioners’ Christmas Party. This year on December 1st we’ve extended the event to include Jamison and Tuggeranong as well as Woden. The Woden event is already sold out but some tickets remain for Jamison and Tuggeranong. Please call the venue direct for details. We’ve also got some bumper promotions on for Summer including the popular Countdown to Christmas, as well as the great value 5:1 points redemption offer for food and beverage in January and our ‘Get Cruisy’ promotion offering free cruises on the MV Southern Cross. For families we’re delighted to bring back free movie screenings in the lead up to Christmas.
CONTENTS
CEO Message...................................... 3 Relax & Enjoy Christmas.................. 4 Summer Promo Guide..................... 6 Festive Family Deals......................... 9 Summer at Snapper........................10 Wine of the Month..........................11
For our health club members it’s great news we are now open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as the first step towards our exciting new future which you can read about on page 14 of this magazine. In November we farewelled a Club legend, Gus Sorrentino, who had been with us since 1980 including managing Tuggeranong since 2001. We’re pleased to welcome Huw Bennet to the Club who will be continuing the ‘service with a smile’ tradition made famous by Gus at Tuggerannong. Finally a huge congratulations to the team at our Yacht Club venue for winning Best Small Club of the Year and Best Restaurant in the 2015 ClubsACT Awards. Our chef team of Anurag and Bradley from Tuggeranong also won the Battle of the Chefs competition and we were also thrilled to take home the Community Partner award. May you and your family have a safe and happy Christmas. Regards
Ian
Ian Mackay CEO
Gig Guide...........................................12 Our Future Health Club.................14 Carols by Candlelight.....................16 Around the Clubs............................17 Garage Sale........................................18
02 6283 7200
Canberra Southern Cross Club
marketing@cscc.com.au
@CanberraSCC
www.cscc.com.au Cover photo: The Yacht Club team, winners of Best Small Club of the Year and Best Restaurant at the ClubsACT 2015 awards
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RELAX AND ENJOY CHRISTMAS WITH US! It’s time to take the stress and mess out of Christmas Day lunch and celebrate in style at the Canberra Southern Cross Club.
The club is inviting members and guests to ditch the pile of dishes at home and let us do all the hard work while you relax and enjoy our tradition of celebrating the festive season. We have a range of delicious Christmas events at each of our venues featuring everything from traditional fare such as roast turkey to classic Australian seafood including prawns and oysters. Woden venue manager Matt Walshe said Christmas Day was a special time at the club. “We have our decorations up, the tables are laid out beautifully, we play Christmas music and there is a real festive feel,” he said. “Families and friends get together and have a wonderful time at the club and we really look after you. “The best part is you don’t have to do the dishes.” At the Golden Grille patrons can dine on seafood and salad, traditional roast meats and vegetables and Christmas pudding with brandy custard. In the Corinna Ballroom the scrumptious menu includes king prawns, carved loin of pork with a mustard crust, a selection of cakes and pastries and a lolly buffet. 4
Yacht Club venue manager Simon Plummer said many customers had made Christmas dinner at the club a tradition and people should book quickly to avoid missing out. “Christmas at the club is a real treat, there’s a party atmosphere, a real family feel and everyone always has a good time,” he said. “The food is a standout, as is the friendliness of the staff.” At the Yacht Club Restaurant the menu offers hot smoked rainbow trout, prosciutto wrapped turkey breast and mango mousse. Aboard the M.V. Southern Cross you can enjoy dill marinated prawn salad, blueberry honey glazed leg ham and bitter chocolate and raspberry tart. In the Yacht Club Marquee the buffet includes jumbo pacific oysters, salads, slow cooked turkey breast and mince pies and yule logs. Tuggeranong’s Anurag Gautam said the club was like a “second home” for many people at Christmas. “It’s a home away from home for a lot of members and they enjoy Christmas Day here every year because the food is good,” he said. “The people that attend really make the day as they are all in such a happy, festive mood and so are the staff.”
CHRISTMAS DAY
At the Valley Grille the menu includes smoked chicken, prawns, roast turkey and honey glazed ham and Christmas pudding. In the Peppercress Restaurant the festive menu includes kingfish, salmon and oysters, roast turkey breast and artisan cheeses. Jamison venue manager Brian Dobson said Christmas time was always a joyous occasion at the club and on Christmas Day the addition of excited children made it even more so. “Christmas is for children and they always love the visit from Santa and the lolly bag that he gives them,” he said.
At the Cornerstone Brasserie the menu includes pumpkin soup, prawns, oysters, roast meats and vegetables and fruit pavlova.
WHAT: Christmas Day Lunch For more information on the events, menus, pricing and to book visit cscc.com.au or phone the club. WHERE: All venues Woden: 6283 7200 | Yacht Club: 6273 1784 | Tuggeranong: 6293 7200 | Jamison: 6251 2255 WHEN: 25 December 2015
“We have people that come to the club every year for Christmas and we love to welcome them back along with those that might be coming here for the first time. “It’s a lovely day and it means you don’t have to worry about all the mess at home.”
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SUMMER PROMO GUIDE What
When
Where
Wine of the Season: Wild Oats
All December and January
Woden, Jamison, Tuggeranong, Yacht Club
You could WIN a trip to Hamilton Island when you purchase a glass of Wild Oats Sangiovese RosĂŠ, Cabernet Merlot or Sauvignon Blanc Semillon for just $6.90 per glass or $26.90 for a bottle.
Chicken Schnitzel Night
Woden, Jamison, Tuggeranong
Get Cruisy
Woden, Jamison, Tuggeranong, Yacht Club
Enjoy our famous chicken breast Every Tuesday schnitzel with chips and salad for just $11.90 every Tuesday. Choose one of our four great toppings to add some zest for only $2 more.
Get a FREE MV Southern Cross January 1st-31st cruise when you spend $20 on food or beverages. Cruise vouchers valid until March 31st.
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SUMMER PROMO GUIDE
FOR MEMBERS ONLY What The Captain’s Call
$5 Heineken and Starve Dog Lane white and red wines at the Yacht Club daily.
$8.90
CHS LUEN CIAL SP
$8.90 Value Meals
Tuck into a range of tasty lunchtime value meals for just $8.90. See in venue for our daily specials.
Happy Hour
Enjoy selected beer, wine and sparkling for just $3. Includes XXXX Gold and Hahn Super Dry, Stanley Classic dry white and Shiraz Cabernet and Tessabella Chardonnay Pinot Noir sparkling.
When 5-6pm every day through Summer
12-2pm Monday to Friday all summer
4-6pm every day through Summer
Burger Night
Gourmet burgers and chips for Every Wednesday just $9.90. Selection includes Greek lamb burger with haloumi and onion jam or try our Wagyu burger with tomato relish, bacon and cheese.
SEE IN VENUE FOR FULL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Where Yacht Club
Woden, Jamison, Tuggeranong
Woden, Jamison, Tuggeranong
Woden, Jamison, Tuggeranong
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FREE MOVIE SESSIONS! Treat the kids to FREE movies at Woden, Tuggeranong and Jamison!
Woden Date
Movie
Time
Rating Duration
Saturday 19 December The Book of Life
11am
PG
95 mins
Sunday 20 December
Paddington
11am, 5pm
PG
100 mins
Monday 21 December
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible No Good Day 11am
PG
81 mins
Tuesday 22 December
Shaun the Sheep Movie
G
85 mins
PG
81 mins
2pm, 5pm
Wednesday 23 December Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible No Good Day 11am, 5pm
TUGGERANONG Date
Movie
Time
Sunday 20 December
Shaun the Sheep Movie
11am
G
85 mins
Monday 21 December
Paddington
11am, 5pm
PG
100 mins
Tuesday 22 December
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible No Good Day 11am
PG
81 mins
PG
95 mins
Wednesday 23 December The Book of Life
2pm, 5pm
Rating Duration
JAMISON Date
Movie
Time
Rating Duration
Saturday 19 December Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible No Good Day 2pm, 5pm
PG
81 mins
Sunday 20 December
The Book of Life
2pm, 5pm
PG
95 mins
Monday 21 December
Shaun the Sheep Movie
5pm
G
85 mins
Tuesday 22 December
Paddington
5pm
PG
100 mins
11am
PG
100 mins
Wednesday 23 December Paddington
FESTIVE FAMILY DEALS MORE fun and increased value for families will arrive at the Canberra Southern Cross Club in time to celebrate the festive season. From early December Henry’s Family Restaurants at Woden, Tuggeranong and Jamison will feature a festive season kids menu. This means your mini food critic can tuck into the spirit of the season and try our special Turkey Sliders or perhaps a Santa Pancake for dessert. CEO Ian Mackay said the new Henrys kids menu had been extremely popular since its launch in August and the festive season additions followed the tradition of making Henry’s a fun, tasty and relaxing place for families to dine.
FUN AT HENRY’S
CHRISTMAS MEnU
HEnRY’S
COMBO
A Henry’s Meal + a sweet treat just
$10.90
In addition to the Club’s regular free kid’s face painting offer, which is available at Jamison, Tuggeranong and Woden from 6pm-8pm on Fridays throughout December, families can also enjoy all the fun and entertainment of a clown performing at Woden venue on Thursday evenings. There’s also free movies for families to enjoy together across all of the Club’s venues in the lead up to Christmas.
The movies with screening times and “The festive season Henry’s menu is a great locations are listed on the facing page. way to celebrate Christmas with our youngest “We want to make sure families can enjoy customers,” he said. the safe and happy environment of the “Parents have told us they love the new-look Canberra Southern Cross Club venues,” menu that folds out into an activities page Mr Mackay said. and the value that Henry’s combo meal deals offer,” he said. “For just $8.90 you can buy a main meal and then add a combo of a drink, a dessert or games, for $2 each. If you buy the lot it’s just $14.90 for a great meal and a fun night out for the kids”. “It gives parents a chance to relax and enjoy their meal as well.”
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SUMMER AT SNAPPER Snapper by the lake is your perfect summer venue with great food, music and family fun.
“It’s a relaxed, fun place the whole family can come down and enjoy.
Snapper enjoys a supreme warm weather setting offering the perfect combination of fresh fish and chips, picturesque views and rolling green lawns for the children to play on.
“You can have really good fish and chips, mum and dad can enjoy a beverage, listen to the music and kids can play on the lawn on the shore of the lake.”
Yacht Club General Manger Simon Plummer said the popular live music on the lawns, introduced last Summer, is back every Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 5pm. Also new for this Summer is the Grant Burge pop-up bar. The bar means less queuing for a refreshing beverage while enjoying the location.
A new meal deal had also been introduced for Summer featuring a $2.50 regular soft drink with every main meal purchased. In a first, Snapper will be open from 11am until 3pm on Christmas Day for families and friends wanting to enjoy a relaxed Christmas lunch or snack by the Lake.
WHAT: Snapper on the Lake WHERE: Yacht Club, Mariner Place Yaralumla | 6273 1784 WHEN: Open 8am-8pm 7 days, 11am-3pm on Christmas Day 10
Our featured wines for December and January Sangiovese Ros茅 路 Cabernet Merlot 路 Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Member | Non Member
Glass $6.9 | 7.9 Bottle $26.9 | 29.9
WIN A TRIP FOR TWO TO HAMILTON ISLAND
VALUED AT $2,500 Receive one entry with every glass of featured Wild Oats wine purchased, and receive three entries with every bottle purchase of featured Wild Oats wine during December and January at any of our venues.
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GIG GUIDE Who
Date
Sheena Easton
THURSDAY 3 DECEMBER WODEN
Sheena Easton is a Grammy award winning singer, actor, and Broadway star whose career has spanned the last 30 years. She has been a major attraction in Las Vegas for the last decade. Don’t miss her!
SHOW | $69 - 8PM
DINNER & SHOW | $99 - 6PM DINNER/SHOW MEET & GREET | $150 - Limited places. Book at Club direct.
Russell Morris
SATURDAY 12 DECEMBER
The Fairies
WEDNESDAY 16 DECEMBER WODEN
Enjoy the music of Red Dirt - Red WODEN Heart, the final instalment in ARIA SHOW | $35 - 8PM Hall of Fame Inductee Russell Morris’s DINNER & SHOW | $65 - 6PM Blues & Roots Album Trilogy.
Enjoy this enchanting, magical fantasy come to life, as you meet Harmony, her best friend Rhapsody and their friends. Featuring a fun filled hour of singing, interactive dancing and giggles galore!
Ladies Day
Get the girls together and enjoy the Ladies Day luncheon! Hosted on the third Tuesday of each month and featuring a two course meal, entertainment and prizes.
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SHOW | $27.50 - 10.30AM VIP Ticket | $50
TUESDAY 16 FEBRUARY WODEN Members $20 Non Members $24
GIG GUIDE
Who
Date
Bananarama
WEDNESDAY 10 FEBRUARY WODEN
In the 1980s there were few pop groups, male or female, as big as Bananarama. Hailing from the UK, these brash ladies became International fashion and music icons. Now’s your chance to see them for yourself!
SHOW | $79 - 8PM
DINNER & SHOW | $109 - 6PM
The Sun Record All-Stars
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Belinda Carlisle & Pseudo Echo
WEDNESDAY 9 MARCH
Vegas Fever
FRIDAY 18 MARCH
Direct from the USA comes the FEBRUARY WODEN Australian Tour of THE SUN RECORDS SHOW | $40 - 8PM ALL-STARS – a celebration of the DINNER & SHOW | $70 - 6PM birth of rock ‘n roll in the 1950s.
Belinda Carlisle returns to Australia WODEN with special guests, Pseudo Echo. SHOW | $75 - 8PM Fans will enjoy her much loved hits DINNER & SHOW | $105 - 6PM from three decades and once again showcase why she is one of the most loved and successful female singers of her time. “Vegas Fever”, the production is based WODEN on sensational vocal tributes to the SHOW | $30 - 8PM iconic Vegas artists, past and present, DINNER & SHOW | $60 - 6PM including Sinatra, Dean Martin, Elvis Presley, Cher and many more.
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OUR HEALTH CLUB OF THE The Southern Cross Health Club in Woden first opened its doors 20 years ago when stonewashed denim and sweat bands were still in fashion. It has since introduced Canberra’s first circuit for older members, expanded to become Canberra’s largest health club, won numerous awards and earned a gold health club rating with Fitness Australia. It has been an important part of your club’s past. And with the exciting plans that are beginning to take shape, it will be a vital part of the club’s future. “The Canberra Southern Cross Club has chosen to grow in the health and wellness area, as part of diversifying and meeting members’ needs. We now have the perfect opportunity to do this in Woden. Our Irving Street Health Club lease expires in a couple of years, so it makes great sense to develop a fantastic purpose-built facility to move into at that time,” said General Manager, Mark La Brooy. The future Health Club will be part of a new health and wellness centre, planned to open in early 2018 on the nearby section 79 (the old Pitch and Putt site).
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“Early plans are for a modern multistorey centre that will offer even more choice of services.” Initial ideas include an early learning childcare centre and a whole foods/ wellness café on the ground level, with other levels housing a 24-hour gym, group exercise and training rooms, and allied health professionals such as physiotherapy and remedial massage. Gym equipment will be state-of-the art and there will be free member parking. “We’re imagining everything you need to review, revive, rebalance and recharge— everything for a healthier, better future—all under one roof. This will be a first for Canberra and a unique development for the southside.” At this stage, plans are still being developed and member and community consultation is underway, kicking off with two special Health Club member information sessions held on 5 November. The response has been positive, including the following comment from Linda, a Health Club member since 2009:
FUTURE OF THE HEALTH CLUB
FUTURE ANNOUNCED
“I am delighted that you are planning a purpose-built facility and that your plan is to remain in Woden…I liked your idea of more integrated health services— including physio and other allied health professionals—as well as a coffee shop or even other services like a health food store… A ‘one stop location’ for those things would appeal to me…Thanks for engaging and involving us. I look forward to hearing of the plans as you move forward”.
to make sure we provide what our members want so that together we create Canberra’s best new health and wellness centre”. To send us your thoughts, email healthier@cscc.com.au or drop into the Health Club and pick up a feedback form.
Mark La Brooy said the club is genuinely interested in members’ views, “We want
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Carols by
Candlelight 16 DECEMBER 2015 Stage 88, Commonwealth Park Join us from 6pm at Stage 88 in Commonwealth Park for another evening of Carols by Candlelight, featuring the wonderful voices of the Woden Valley Youth Choir. This year, all proceeds raised will go to the ACT Eden Monaro Cancer Support Group. The free songbook will be available for download from 4 December at: cscc.com.au/carols-by-candlelight-2015
Featuring: Woden Valley Youth Choir Proceeds to: ACT Eden Monaro Cancer Support Group
CLUB NEWS
NEWS AROUND THE CLUB Woden
Jamison
The commencement of our new directional parking system will make navigating the multi level Woden car park more simple. As you enter, you can see how many spots are available on each level and the guidance system will help you find a free spot.
Tuesday Schnitzel Nights are taking off at Jamison and at $11.90 it's no surprise. Add one of our special sauces for an extra $2. Bookings recommended on 6251 2255.
Our Summer sessions will get you smiling. Enjoy live music on Friday nights and in the Thai Chiang Rai is pleased to announce their courtyard on Sunday afternoons from 2pm. Christmas banquet menu. Enjoy 4 courses Grab a bucket of four Coronas for just $20. for just $26 with a complimentary glass of You can also enjoy the Wayne Ryder Trio this Chardonnay. The menu is on offer until New Years Eve - keep an eye on the website December 20th for a minimum of four for details. people and booking are essential Tuggeranong (Ph. 6162 1699). Chiang Rai will be closed We welcome Huw Bennett to the Southern from 21 December, reopening on Tuesday Cross Club as Venue Manager for January 5. Tuggeranong. It was the end of an era when Also remember to book for New Years Eve! club legend Gus Sorrentino left us in With Second Movement returning, it’s sure November but he is returning in early to be a great party. December to help Huw settle in and meet the locals.
Yacht Club
There’s no better place to spend New Years Eve than at the Yacht Club. Whether it be aboard the MV Southern Cross or on the shore, there’s a range of great events to help you ring in the New Year. Call us on 6273 1784 to book - and do hurry as it’s always a sellout.
Please note that Peppercress restaurant will be closed from 26 December for the holiday period.
Health Club
The big news is the Health Club is open 24 hours a day from December 1st. Enjoy the best of both worlds - Canberra's best full Don’t forget Lobster is back by popular service health club now open whenever you demand on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at want to use it. Until December 31 current Yacht Club restaurant. $42.90 gets you a health club members and new members can lobster bisque followed by Chef Jojy Vattoly’s grab a 24 hour access key at no charge! Visit sublime signature dish. schc.com.au, call us or drop in for the details. 17
GARAGE SALE IF you love hunting for a bargain or have always longed to take a piece of the Canberra Southern Cross Club home with you, the club’s inaugural Garage Sale will allow you to do both. Overflowing storerooms at the club’s four venues have been emptied and their treasures will go on sale at the Woden venue from Friday, December 4. Every purchase will help make someone’s Christmas a little bit happier, with funds raised going towards the club hosted Pensioners’ Christmas Parties.
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“It’s a great opportunity to come and have a look and see what we’ve pulled out of storage, you might even be able to grab a few Christmas presents. “We will have everything from crockery and glassware to furniture, unique vases and ornaments, artwork, wall hangings, decorative copper pots and much more.” Mr Walshe said items would be for sale for as little as $1. “These items have been gathering dust and this is an opportunity for members and guests to take them home at bargain basement prices,” he said.
Woden Venue Manager Matt Walshe said the sale would feature everything from practical “Members may even recognise some of the items, such as crockery, to more eccentric bits items from their time in the club and this is and pieces, including metal artwork. their chance to take a trinket from the club home.” “One man’s trash is certainly another man’s treasure,” Mr Walshe said. The Garage Sale will run from 9am to 6pm daily for two weeks, unless sold out.
Some things in life are better together. When business gives back to the community that supports it, everybody wins. That’s how we feel at the Canberra Southern Cross Club, which is why we’ve launched the Community Rewards Program. The Community Rewards Program allows Canberra Southern Cross Club members to give back to the group most important to them. 10% of your spend on food and beverages at the Southern Cross Club is donated to your nominated community group.
Visit cscc.com.au for the list of participating community groups or email community@cscc.com.au for more information.
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