CLUBRIVERS JUNE-SEP2023 32LITTLETONSTREETRIVERWOODPHONE95333144CLUBRIVERS.COM.AU VICEPRESIDENTOFTHERIVERWOODLEGION OFEXSERVICEMEN&WOMENKENDOUGLASS CELEBRATESHIS100THBIRTHDAY
MichaelFree
Welcometothewinter2023editionofourClub Riversmagazine.
Astheweatherstartstocooldownwhynotcome in andenjoythewarmandfriendlyserviceofferedby ourprofessionalteamatClubRivers,includingour Rivergumcafé,Mike’sGrillorRedRiverHouse. Maybetryaheartywintermealtowarmthebelly, orfindaspotintheLoungeareanearthecosy fireplacewithaglassofredoryourfavouritecraft beeronachillywintersevening.
ItisyourBoardandManagementsintentionto continuetoimprovetheClubspremisesand channelfundsinthisdirectiongivingourpatrons anupdated,freshandmorecomfortablevenueto enjoyyourleisuretimes. Wearecontinuingto refurbishourunderutilisedareasduring2023witha refreshofourrestaurantandenhancingour offeringwithabrightnewkidsplayareaforour loyalfamiliestoenjoy.Ourgamingloungeswillalso seeamakeoverforthoseseekingaflutterof entertainment.
TherecentANZACDayceremonieswereagain memorable,highlysuccessfulandextremelywell attendedevents.Weweredelightedtoseethe overwhelmingresponsefromthecommunity.
ThespiritofAnzac,withitsqualitiesofcourage, mateship,andsacrifice,continuestohavemeaning andrelevanceforoursenseofnationalidentity. There’snogreaterwaytohonourourANZACs–and allwhofollowedintheirfootsteps–thanbyattending anANZACDayserviceandkeepingtheANZACspirit alive.
IamthrilledtoannouncethatClubRiversareagain finalistsintheClubsNSW‘ClubsandtheCommunity Awards’forthehelpandsupportprovidedtoourlocal communityduringtheyear2022.Iwouldliketo congratulatethewholeCRteamasthesenominations arearesultofcombinedcontributionsofboth dedicatedstaffandmanagersaswellasvisionfrom theBoardofDirectors.
ClubRiversforwardthinkingteamisalwayslookingat differentpromotionsandevents,thehighlysuccessful ChristmasinJulylunchwillbeonagainsoonwith furtherinformationonpage6,thiseditionalso highlightsnumerousotherpromotionswith somethingonofferforallmembers.
Weareveryproudtobeabletocontinuetoprovidea safeandfamilyfriendlysocialenvironmentforallour membersandguests,andthat’swhatcommunity clubsareallabout!
Lookingforwardtocatching-upwithyouattheClub verysoon.
PRESIDENT’SREPORT
Excitingchanges arecomingto yourClubRivers late2023!
CHICKENSCHNITZEL
TRADITIONALPARMYNIGHT withchips&salad
WEEKLY specials 250GRUMP withchips,salad&gravy
Cafespecials June august september BananaBread &Coffee $7 Zucchini& BaconBake &Coffee $10 Membersprice RaisinToast &Coffee $7 Membersprice july Potato&Bacon Frittata& Coffee $10 Membersprice
WEDMAY31 AdelaideOval,Adelaide. WEDJUNE21 SuncorpStadium,Brisbane. WEDJULY12 AccorStadium,Sydney KING’S Birthdayweekend KingsQuiche Servedwithsalad &teaorcoffee $5000 inprizestobewon! Everyoneisawinner. Oneswipeonlythroughoutthe LongWeekend. FRI9TOMON12JUNE Win a $500goldfamilypass togame3ofstateofOrigin $10 Membersprice Simplypurchaseanybeveragefor$5 duringGame1&2foryourchancetowin. DrawnattheendofGame2.
Includes2courseChristmasmenu, Acomplimentarybeverage&entertainment Bookingsavailableatreception.
Everymainmealpurchasedatlunchordinnerreceivesatickettogointothe drawforachancetowinoneoffourFootyGrandFinalPackages.Package includesa$100food&beveragevouchertobeusedatClubRiversateitherthe 2023AFLorNRLGrandFinalevents.*Termsandconditionsapply.
$5Schooners MEAT&SeafoodRaffledrawn3PM Celebrate Faþer’sDay Sunday 3 September
ChristmasinJuly
Tickets
Mike’sfullmenuavailableforlunch&dinner
Wed26Julyfrom12pm MembersandFriendsgetyourgroupstogether andlet’sdeckthehallsforawarmwintery ChristmasinJuly.
$35
Traditionalstyle schnitzels & Traditionalbeersontap available16Septo3Oct weekend SUNOCT1 SatSep30 EnjoyMike’sselection offantasticFOOTYfood $7MaltBarrel birthdaySchooners Available! 10tapstochoosefrom
FreeBubbleTea&Mooncakes(whilestockslast)simplyswipeatthemembersterminal. LUCKYCOIN PROMOTION $5000 worthofprizes Simplyswipeyourcardatthemembersterminal foryourchancetowin! PromotionrunsThur28toFri29Sept Everyswipe winsaprize! IT’S MY birth day oWithspecialguestDavidStanley RacingHQHostatSkySportsRadi VIPRACEPROMO GIVEAWAYS BEVERAGESPECIALSALLDAY Sat22July from11am
$50,000
THE BIG CASH PRIZES ARE POPPING OFF ONCE AGAIN AT CLUB RIVERS
DON’T MISS OUT ON OUR NEXT CRACKING FREE MEMBERS PROMO!
MEMBERS PROMOTION FREE MEGA
MAJOR DRAW NIGHT 1 WEDNESDAY 26TH JULY THE DRAW TIMES FOR EACH WEDNESDAY NIGHT WILL BE 6.30PM, 7.00PM, 7.30PM, 8PM (HIGHEST WINNER FROM EACH MINOR DRAW WILL RETURN FOR OUR MAJOR DRAW) PLENTY OF CHANCES TO WIN YOUR SHARE OF $50,000 CASH DRAWS EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT IN JULY AND AUGUST 2 MAJOR DRAWS WHERE THE WINNERS OF OUR MINOR DRAW NIGHTS RETURN TO BATTLE IT OUT AND TAKE HOME A GUARANTEED $5,000 CASH WEDNESDAY 30TH august MAJOR DRAW NIGHT 2 JULY MINOR DRAWS JULY 5TH JULY 19TH JULY 12TH JULY 26TH AUGUST MINOR DRAWS AUGUST 30TH AUGUST 2ND AUGUST 16TH AUGUST 9TH AUGUST 23RD SIMPLY SWIPE YOUR CARD AT THE MEMBERS REWARDS TERMINAL EVERY HALF AN HOUR FROM 5PM (POSSIBLE 6 ENTRIES) SPEND $5 AT ANY BAR, THE RIVERGUM CAFÉ OR AT MIKE’S GRILL FROM 5PM As a member of the BestSafe group, this club is an active participant in a self-exclusion scheme for the benefit of our patrons. Self-exclusion allows you to ban yourself from gamblingat this club for the purpose of assisting you to control your gambling. PLEASE CONTACT THE DUTY MANAGER WHO CAN ASSIST WITH SELF-EXCLUSION. This club also provides free and confidential counselling for our patrons. The BetSafe counselling service can be contacted 24 hours a day, 365 days a year on 1800BETSAFE (1800 238 723) 1800BETSAFE (1800 238 723)
SPECIALS Beverage JUN BRIGHTBREWERY AlpineLager $6 Membersprice JUL YoungHenrys HazyPaleAle AUG BrickLane OneLovePaleAle CLUBRIVERSPROMOTESTHERESPONSIBLESERVICEOFALCOHOL CLUBRIVERSPROMOTESTHERESPONSIBLESERVICEOFALCOHOL Cocktail ofthemonth $10 Membersprice SEP PinkLemonDrop JUN GinFizz JUL Claßic Martini AUG Strawbe�y Limoncello Spritz
ClubRiverspromotes theresponsibleserviceofalcohol ThebesttapbeerlineupinSouthSydney ClubRiverspromotestheresponsibleserviceofalcohol 10taps7days $7 27Sep-4Oct Cheersto years PURCHASEASCHNOOEROFGREATNORTHERN BETWEENSATJULY1ANDSUNJULY30FORYOURCHANCETOWIN. DrawwilltakeplaceonSunJuly30.Winnerisnotrequiredtobepresentandwillbenotifiedafterthedraw. VALUEDAT$569
Celebratinga 100years ofKenDouglass
KenwasborninBathurstNSWApril25th,1923.
HeservedinNewGuinea,NewBritainandDukeofYorkIsland,withthe AustralianImperialForcereachingtherankofSergeant. The Australian ImperialForce (2ndAIF,or SecondAIF)wasthenamegivento thevolunteerexpeditionaryforceoftheAustralianArmyintheSecond WorldWar.
KenwaspartofactivepatrolsinNewGuineaandsitesthereleasingof nativeprisonersonDukeofYorkIslandasthe“bestthingabouthis service”.
AttheconclusionofhismilitaryserviceKenwasemployedasan AdvertisingExecutiveforFairfaxNewspapers.Apositionheheldfor over40years.
KenisalifememberoftheRiverwoodSubBranchandalsoalife memberoftheRiverwoodLegionandCommunityClub.Knownas “DoubleLifers”therehavebeenonly9membersintheclub’shistory thathavereachedthesetwoachievements.
Kenhasalsoheldvariouspositionsontheboardofdirectorsofthe LegionClubincludingvicepresident,andalsothepositionofvice presidentoftheRiverwoodSubBranchformanyyears. Ifyouhaveattendedanyofourcommemorationeventsinthepast, thenyouwouldhaveheardKen’srenditionoftheodeateveryservice includingthe2023celebration.Kenhascontributedamonumental amounttothiscommunityoversomanyyears.
Kenclaimshissecrettohislonglifeisgoodgenesandlivingright!If youknowKenyouknowthisincludesaschnitzelandchipswithno salad.
WewishKenmanymoreyearsofgoodhealth,overwhelming happiness,amazinggraceandperfectpeaceofmind.Happy100th birthday!
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2023 ANZACDayCelebrations
ClubRiversproudlysuppor�ngLugarno LionsCommunityFair PeakhurstUnitedFC–WomeninSportPink GalaDay–March2023Over200womenfrom localsoccerclubspar�cipatedinthisannual eventwhichraisesmoneyforBreastCancer. CleanUpAustralia DaySun5th March Riverwood HealthyPetsday Tues28th February UPCOMINGEVENTS SuperteePacking-Thur15June VolunteersWelcome ContactJenny@clubrivers.com.au SuperTee–StGeorgeHospitaldropoff February2023
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