The week that was - plenty going on Update from Acting President Kay Chilman

The week began in the morning with the Women’s Section monthly meeting mixed in with the Melbourne Cup club carnival. Our women members obliged with a cavalcade of hats and fun in search of the Fascinator Award. The cup day finished with the announcement of the hat contest winners (see the cover) and the running of the Cup at 5pm. This year there was even a sweepstake prize if you drew the horse that finished last.

The week finished on a more thoughtful note with a small group gathering on Remembrance Sunday. It was designed to honour those who fell in the first World War and is held on the nearest Sunday to Armistice Day itself on the 11 November.

A dozen or so ex- service personnel paraded in front of the club and marched around the circle in front of the Cenotaph to the bagpipes of Cedric McLeod.

The salute was taken by Parade Commander Kevin Stinson. David Dryden was the MC and the sermon and prayers undertaken by the club’s pastor Phil Corser.

In between, there were plenty to keep members occupied. The $1000 raffle prize on Wednesday went to Elaine who says she has been coming to the club for 20 years and never ever won before. That makes her a very worthy winner indeed.

We were extremely lucky to receive a generous donation to the Benevolent Fund which now stands at $12,426. Our target is to reach $40,000 as a backstop to make sure we can provide the full range of services and subsidies to all our members.

As you know, we are already underway with the introduction of some support services to our associate members in the hope of eventually being able to offer them the same services and subsidies enjoyed by our ex-service members. Associate members with mobility issues or a Gold Card can now avail of our free service in Orewa, Silverdale and the Peninsula where we can drop you to health services like doctors, physios and dentists, wait for you and then drop you home again. No charge but donations to the fund welcome if you can afford it.

A happy looking Elaine collects her winnings from club committee member Mike Bishara (left) and ever popular MC and committee member Hayden Brown

We can also get you to and from the club starting with the Wednesday night raffles. Just call Sharon on 022 069 5703

Once we reach our target, we will seek trust fund support to offer a service like that offered by the Poppy Trust for ex service members.

If you can spare a little, even a couple of dollars, hand it across the bar and get a receipt or bank it online to RSA Benevolent Fund 38-9017-0801227-03.

Think about hiring our members’ welfare bus for your next club outing – already some members are cooking up a trip to the Ruakaka races for the day. We are open to all suggestions.

Let me know if there is anything you would like me to bring up at the next Executive Committee meeting on the 27th – contact details on the front page or leave a message with club manager Vini and I will get back to you.

Kay Chilman Acting President

Womens Section

Clubs contact details

Indoor Bowling

Bob Hill 027 339 9683 and Merlyn 09 424 8330

Meets Tuesday & Thursday 12.45pm

Golf Club

Art Clarke 027 687 7331

Fishing Club

Beth Kavanagh 09 426 6026 or 027 482 0610

Kay Chilman 021 176 0362

Meets first Tuesday every month 12 noon

Welfare

Do you have mobility issues or have a Gold Card and are needing a little assistance in getting to and from medical appointments on the Peninsula, Orewa, Hatfields, Silverdale or Millwater? We may be able to help you no matter what type of member you are. We offer a driving service to take our members to and from health appointments when members are unable to assist themselves, for any reason. No distance is too small.

Contact Sharon on 424 9026 or 022 069 5703 or email: welfare@hbcrsa.org.nz

Snooker Club

John Walding 09 426 3742

Meets Thursday 6.45pm

8 Ball Club

XMAS RAFFLE

Drawn 2 December 2023

1st Prize Pool Cue and Case valued at over $200

2nd Prize Slightly imperfect Pool Cue and Case

$5 per ticket available from the bar.

John Perris 021 287 3975

KEV

Mark Harris 027 644 9122

Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month

Bronni 021 134 7029

Meets Tuesday 6.45pm Saturday 1pm

60’s Up

Frank Townley 09 424 3026

Gloria Marsh 027 386 2339

Meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month

There will not be a meeting on 18 December

Naval Club

Vince Sturmey 09 428 5222

Meets 3rd Sunday of the month 3pm

Melbourne Cup

Happenings

What a wondeful day here at the club. Christine and Vini were the judges of the Facsinator competition.

First prize went to Anita Fergus (the lady with the massive glass of wine), second prize was won by Rosanne Taylor and third prize went to Wendy Harrison. The prizes were presented by Beth Kavanagh. A great day was had by all at the Melbourne Cup here at the Hibiscus Coast RSA.

Eyes down for a full house

The Wednesday afternoon Bingo Snowball didn’t go within the numbers nominated. But Nikki won the full house. Drinks are on you Nikki.

Wednesday Club Night

Committe Members Mike Bishara and Barry Moore help out with the meat raffle and Members Draw

Volunteer wanted

Our lovely bingo caller Tiana is moving on and this Wednesday will be her last day, so we are looking for a new bingo caller for Wednesday afternoons. If you are interested in volunteering for the weekly job, (which is only for a couple of hours), we would love to hear from you. The bingo players are a lovely group. Please contact our Manager to find out more Vini 021 0889 6795

Following the Members Draw we were entertained by Joy Bells and her singing partner. They were amazing.