YOUR CLUB REPORT
Welcome
to
the festive edition of RSL Life!
In the blink of an eye 2024 has flown by and we are again preparing the RSL, Bayswater, Salt Café and The Clubhouse to host our traditional Christmas Day luncheons.
The December-January period is a joyful time, and we love seeing family and friends coming together for a nice time out at our venues.
There are no public holiday surcharges at the RSL and Clubhouse during the holidays but be sure to make a booking online or by phoning the club as seats will fill quickly.
The RSL Giving Tree will take pride of place in reception once again this year with members and guests encouraged to place a gift under the tree or buy a bauble, with all donations going to the Combined Churches group who assist members of our community that are doing it tough.
Our highly anticipated Melbourne Cup function was a great success with a sold-out crowd enjoying all the fashions, fun and frivolity that the colourful cup day is known for.
The RSL Memorial Club AGM was also held on Saturday, October 26 and many thanks to members who attended the meeting and those who took the time to vote for the one position on your committee.
I am pleased to announce that current serving Club Committee members Mick Kruger, Chris Richards, and Gerard O'Connell were re-elected unopposed, and a big welcome to newly elected members Rick Brown and Fiona Richards (elected unopposed).
Thank you to the committee for their commitment to ensuring the club remains successful now and into the future.
during the renovation period, and we thank you for your patience and support during this time.
To all our members and guests, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. See you at the Club!
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Don’t worry, be beary
Empowering
Special thanks to long time outgoing committee member John Kelsey for his years of valuable service and dedication to the club.
Thank you, John.
Sadly, we said our final farewells to Kevin Morgan who passed away in October. Kevin was a valued and respected member of our committee, a life member and a friend to many. He will be sorely missed.
There are some exciting times ahead for the club with the long-awaited extensions to the terrace now completed.
The extensions are part of the 2016 Master Plan approval drafted by the RSL strategic planning committee to offer members and guests the very best venue for food and entertainment now and into the future.
The extra 350sqm of floor space will not only allow for an extra 100 seats, but it will also achieve more efficiency for kitchen staff with a new cold room and massive freezer now located next to the kitchen on Level 1, rather than on the ground level.
For our members who enjoy a dance when we have live bands on, we have also added a permanent dance floor to the bistro area.
The extension to the new bar and toilets has been well received by our members and guests.
We appreciate that there have been some disruptions
Ray Eustace AFSM, Club President
Simon Bedding, RSL Pipe Band, Brian Tidyman, Sub-Branch President and Ray Eustace, Club President
Sunday DECEMBER 8
Come see and TAKE YOUR OWN PHOTO WITH A REAL REINDEER IN HERVEY HOUSE 3.00-5.00PM
Y RAFFLE TICKETS ch or 2 for $5. Tickets are t RSL RECEPTION T t 1.30PM worth of TOYS to be won Make a wish come true & leave a gift for a child under the giant RSL Giving Tree located in RSL reception
ernatively you can purchase a bauble from RSL reception to the value of $5, $10 or $20 and all funds collected will go towards buying gifts and care packages for Hervey Bay families in need.
& donations will be collected on December 13th and distributed by the Combined Churches of Hervey Bay
ALL GOLDEN TICKET HOLDERS to be at the Club on Saturday November 22nd One lucky ticket holder will have the chance to choose one of the 100 envelopes. With one envelope containing $500,000. All other envelopes contain $10,000. Plus we have FOUR consolation prizes up for grabs.
FIVE WINNERS drawn each month to receive a Golden Ticket and share in $13,000
Sweet monthly CASH draws between Jan - Nov 2025 to WIN your GOLDEN TICKET to have a chance to WIN $500,000! *See RSL Reception
All weekly raffles for December will be special festive raffles. You will have the chance to WIN Scratchie Christmas Trees, Christmas Hampers, Hams and delicious Bakers Delight Cakes and Pies
DRAWS: Wednesday 11.45am drawn 1.45pm,Thursday 5pm - drawn 7.30pm, Saturday 5pm Drawn 7.30pm,Sunday 11.15am - drawn 1.45pm
All prizes must be claimed before 11am the following day
OUT & ABOUT AT
YOUR CLUB
The dance floor in Hervey House has had a workout over the past few months with brilliant entertainers like the Boom Box 80s show, Beatle Magic and the very popular Tones and I giving our members and guests nights to remember
But stay tuned, there’s plenty more entertainment to come with New Year’s Eve and Australia Day just around the corner
Visit the club's website to book your ckets for upcoming shows like Christmas morning melodies with Steve Hill, the Killer Queen Experience and many more over the December-January holidays
There were neon colours, big hair, mullets, spandex, and high waisted jeans as fair as the eye could see for the soldout Boom Box 80s show in Hervey House.
The fast-paced seamless mashup of pure 80s rock and pop took guests back to a time when pagers and parachute pants were all the rage.
When a show sells out within the first few hours of going live you know it's going to be a cracker of a concert, and Tones and I certainly didn't disappoint. The pop-up show lived up to the hype with a crowd of all ages enjoying the ARIA Award winners once-off concert in Hervey House.
The dance floor was rocking in Hervey House with guests getting down to one of the most authentic tribute acts around, Beatle Magic!
LUNCHEON
The Melbourne Cup is of course the most celebrated racing event in the country and us Aussies know how to celebrate.
Guests at the Hervey Bay RSL Cup Day luncheon did just that with lots of bubbles and beer, fashions on the field, a delicious 2 course luncheon, and all the fun and frivolity of sweeps and rivalry between friends to see who backed the winner
Thank you to all our members and guests for a wonderful day
After a moving ceremony at the Pialba cenotaph, about 200 guests returned to the RSL for a Remembrance Day luncheon hosted by the RSL Sub-Branch There were lots of laughs with friends old and new exchanging yarns and raising a glass to fallen mates See page 19 for more photos
These Little Rissoles did such a spooktacular job in the Halloween Colouring competition that they were awarded with some awesome hampers for their efforts
SAT 07 DEC - Red Betty
FRI 13 DEC - Sam Maddison
SAT 14 DEC - Forbidden Road
FRI 20 DEC - Brian Spiers
SAT 21 DEC- Kick Arse Country
FRI 27 DEC - Forbidden Duo
SAT 28 DEC - Saltwater Cartel
SUN 29 DEC - Frank Benn
NYE - TUES 31 DEC - Forbidden Road
FRI 03 JAN - Andrew Copland
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SAT 04 JAN - Late Lacey
FRI 10 JAN - Rick Manych
SAT 11 JAN - Red Betty
FRI 17 JAN - Phoeby Jay
SAT 18 JAN - Rhubarb Tarts
FRI 24 JAN - Doug Edwards
14 FEB - Phoeby Jay
15 FEB- Bad Attitude FRI 21 FEB - Foreign Currency
22 FEB - The Lowdown
23 FEB - Sam Maddison
SAT 25 JAN - GR8 Co SUN 26 JAN - Trevor Judge
FRI 31 JAN - Will Ramage
SAT 01 FEB - Forbidden Road
FRI 07 FEB - Frank Benn SAT 08 FEB - Trainwrecks
Queen, founded by renowned Freddie Mercury tribute artist Johnny Blunt, are keepers of the flame for the memory & spirit of Queen.
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DOUBLE HEADER
SUNDAY JAN 26
Celebrate a special Super Sunday Australia Day with us!
Terrific Aussie Tucker Specials available in the bistro for lunch and dinner. Wash it down with a coldie.
Try your luck in our Aussie Hamper Raffles Tickets on sale from 11.15am, drawn 1.45pm $3000IN TOTAL DRAWS MEMBERS DRAWS 4x$250 GAMING DRAWS 5x$200 BIRTHDAY DRAWS 5x$200
Bonza!
Get dressed in your Straya Day best & put your dancing shoes on
For Trevor Judge is playing all your favorite Aussie tunes in the arvo from 11.30am - 2.30pm.
Australia’s funniest impersonator Davo (aka David Mitchell) is coming back to join us with his best of show. Davo will be entertaining you in Hervey house with his funniest impersonations, comedy and music. For your morning full of belly laughter book early!
TWELVE members of the Burrum District Outrigging Canoe Club represented the Fraser Coast with pride at the Outrigger Canoeing World Sprint championships in Hilo, Hawaii, recently
The Australian selection meant that each member had the opportunity to represent their club at the highest level, competing against 3000 outriggers from around the world.
The selection came at a considerable cost of $3715 per person but the Hervey Bay RSL Community Grants Program was proud to provide some financial relief with a $3500 grant to go towards the team's travel, accommodation and registration fee costs.
Member Brad Freeman thanked the RSL for the support and said it was exhilarating to compete on the world stage.
“Representing our club and country at a world event was by far the greatest thing
I was looking forward to, as well as competing in a friendly environment and meeting people from many countries who share the same passion for outrigging as I do,” Brad said.
“Seeing the different cultures and how outrigging forms a part of that culture was just the icing on the cake.
“The support of the RSL club assisted greatly in providing the means to attend this magical event.”
Members Colin and Michelle Holden said competing at this level is something they will never forget.
“For a small club like Burrum to have 12 members attend and compete is a wonderful achievement and the support
from the RSL was instrumental in our going and greatly appreciated.”
Member Mike Williams was a standout competitor in the Men's Platinum 75 to 80 age group V1 500m sprint, ranking third in the world and returning home with a bronze medal.
“Challenging myself and competing against the best in the world was the driving force for me,” Mike said.
“To come home with a bronze medal was an absolute bonus. The support of the RSL assisted greatly in getting there.”
JUNIOR FISHING FUN OUTRIGGERS 'TAKE IT AWAY' IN HAWAII
THERE was a sea of blue club shirts on the beach opposite Dayman Park in Urangan recently with adults and children casting a line for the Hervey Bay Amateur Fishing Club’s 4th annual Junior Whiting Competition.
It’s the second year the Hervey Bay RSL Community Grants Program has supported this terrific community event for juniors, and others throughout the year, with a grant of $2000 to cover the club's liability insurance.
A club representative said sponsorship like this helps the club host the event for free so local families can take part without having to worry about the cost.
The club supplied prizes,
lunch and even the yabbies for bait.
“The insurance cover gives our club the opportunity to work with our new members, their families and the broader community without imposing any entry fees or even any charges whatsoever to young families of Hervey Bay,” he said.
“The Hervey Bay Amateur Fishing Club would sincerely like to thank the Hervey Bay RSL, for generously paying our insurance for the club
once again this year.”
New members are more than welcome to join in the fun of being part of an active, family and community minded club. The club also host junior camps, coffee and chat mornings at the RSL for the ladies, and sausage sizzles and weigh-in days at various parks around Hervey Bay.
Visit the Hervey Bay Amateur Fishing Club's Facebook page to find out more.
The Men's Master 60 to 70 age group V6 500m sprint ranked 21st in the world, the Men's Master 60 to 70 age group V6 1000m turns ranked 18th, the Women's Master 60 to 70 age group V6 500m sprint ranked 20th, the Women's Master 60 to 70 age group V1 500m sprint with Michelle Holden ranked 22nd.
In the Women's Platinum 75 to 80 age group V1 500m sprint, Betty Scorey ranked 4th in the world.
A big congratulations to the championship team!
SAFEGUARD FOR VETERANS
THE Hervey Bay & District Veterans Association veterans retreat at Lenthalls Dam is the perfect place for current and ex-service personal to relax and get away from it all.
The only problem is there's no phone reception for 5km which could put lives at risk in an emergency.
President Mick Sinclair said the retreat is in a “dead spot” surrounded by forest and with predominately senior members, so it's important to have a lifesaving defibrillator on hand.
The Hervey Bay RSL Community Grants Program was more than happy to assist with a $1500 grant to purchase a Semi-Automatic defibrillator for the veterans to have on site.
“We feel the need for this device as many of our members and guests have had heart/cardiovascular issues and are in the older age group,” Mick said.
“The time lapse between summoning aid and the arrival of an ambulance or helicopter medivac could be some considerable time.
“A portable defibrillator on site could mean the difference between life and death.”
The AED analyses the heart rhythm and delivers an electrical shock to victims of Sudden Cardiac Arrest to restore the heart to normal rhythm.
It's user-friendly and provides easy to understand visual and voice prompts guide the rescuer through the resuscitation process.
A CUT ABOVE THE REST
MOWING the club s surrounds with push mowers is now a task of the past for members of the Wide Bay Remote Control Powerboat Club thanks to a $4000 Hervey Bay RSL Community Grant
The dam and the two acres of land they use for club meetings, racing, camp outs and events are on private property in Dundowran and part of the lease agreement is that the WBRCSB members maintain the grounds.
Up until now, club secretary David Penfold said members had been using push mowers and one small ride on to get the job done.
“This was a huge task and almost impossible to keep up with in the warmer months,” David said.
Having to mow for hours on end, especially in summer, is no longer an issue after the RSL purchased a John Deere ride-on with a 42-inch cutting deck to make life easier for the members
who volunteer their time to keep the grounds maintained.
“We are so appreciative of what the RSL has done for our club,” David said.
“Having a mower on hand to be able to use whenever we need to, instead of having to organise a group of members to bring out their hand mowers, is going to be amazing.”
One of the club's founding members, John Anderson, owns the land and with the club's help has built one of the most desirable powerboat racecourses in Australia.
The club was formed three years ago and is now one of the fasted growing RC clubs in Australia and the largest club in Queensland with about 60 members.
DON'T WORRY, BE BEARY
MEMBERS of the Fraser Coast Artslink Creative Crafters group lovingly made and delivered 650 read bears and 550 welcome worms to participating schools this year as part of the Neighbourhood Centre’s Read Bear program.
The bears are knitted and stuffed, stitched and labelled. They are bright and appealing to the children who read to their bears, with the heart-warming initiative aiming to foster a love for reading among children aged six to seven, promoting literacy, language skills, and overall well-being.
Encouraged to read to their furry buddies every weeknight, children find motivation, comfort, and joy in their new literary companions.
The Worry (or welcome) Worms help in reducing anxiety associated
with starting prep or transitioning into Year 1.
For some schools, the bear and Worry Worm are paired with a book from the Fraser Coast Library. Each bear takes metres of wool to make, and a 1kg bag of stuffing only just fills 12 bears.
Add to that a personalised name tag, buttons and a goal of delivering 1000 bears to local schools in 2024-2025, and you have quite an expense for the notfor-profit organisation.
The Hervey Bay RSL Community Grants program has been a sponsor of the crafters for the past two years with $2500 in 2023 and $3000 in 2024 to help keep cover the costs of materials with demand from schools only increasing each year.
They hosted the Queensland Titles and the Southeast Queensland Titles in 2023 and were chosen to host the Queensland Championships in October this year and the Australian Championships in 2025.
“It's really something to see,” John said.
The dam is 30-foot deep and is the perfect shape for the 100 metre-long and 60-metre-wide course that often sees six boats racing, side by side, with members piloting from the purpose-built viewing platform.
Some boats can do speeds of up to 160km, completing the course in under one minute.
EMPOWERING TEENS THROUGH
HARD YAKKA
DESPITE the Oz Adventure Hard Yakka Program’s level of success since starting in 2008, there is currently no government funding provided.
“So, if you have an interest in radiocontrolled boats and are looking for an affordable new sport or hobby, come out and have a look and meet the club members and even try our club boat around the course.”
To organise a visit, contact John through the Wide Bay Remote Control Boat Club Facebook page.
That's why it is important for Bob Davis and his dedicated team to have community support from organisations like Battlers QLD Tri Service Military Motorcycle Club and the Hervey Bay RSL who together presented a cheque for $1500 at the Graduation/March Out Parade recently.
During the presentation participants celebrated completing the 12-day Military Youth Diversion Training Program which is not just a military boot camp for troubled teens, but a positive youth development training program following a military style strategy. The specialised boot camp programs provide a structured environment for growth, accountability, and self-discovery.
It's certainly a program the Battlers QLD Tri Service Military Motorcycle Club are proud to support with their club members made up of current serving Navy, Army and Airforce, and ex-service men and women.
The club was formed in 2013 with the aim of
supporting Defence Force Personnel serving or ex-serving and charitable organisations. They foster camaraderie between members of the club, Defence Force personnel and other motorcycle clubs.
They also promote motorcycling activities for the club members and guests while maintaining a family orientated philosophy, all while raising money for a worthy cause like Hard Yakka.
The club runs an organised ride each month for lunch and/or meeting which sometimes is arranged into an overnight stay. When the weather permits and at members request, a fortnightly ride is often run.
Ex-service and current serving members who like to ride or help raise funds for Hard Yakka are more than welcome to phone Secretary Danny Mason on 0427 880 008 to find out more.
To donate or find out more about the Hard Yakka program, visit ozadventures.com.au.
HUMPBACKS FLYING HIGH IN MALAYSIA
THE Hervey Bay RSL courtesy bus transported some very excited members of the Humpbacks All Abilities Futsal Club to businesses in Hervey Bay and Maryborough to say a big thank you to their loyal sponsors recently
Their last stop was at the RSL where the team passed on their thanks to the donations committee for supporting them with a $5000 grant to help pay for costs associated with representing Australia in Malaysia, playing the sport they love.
Fundraising officer Jen Gusscott said the club started in 2021 with a simple aim of providing fun, fitness and friendship.
Now, the Humpbacks have their own league with four teams and many of the players now competing at a regional, national and now, an international level.
“The amount of confidence, community and overall mental well-being this club has provided these individuals is amazing to witness,” Jen said.
“An opportunity like this is a once in a lifetime chance that they will carry proudly for so many years to come.”
As a team, the Humpbacks have been furiously fundraising
to help pay the $4300 per person tour package cost but it just wasn't enough to get them over the line.
Jen said the sponsorship from the Hervey Bay RSL and other local businesses provided the necessary financial support to get the team to Malaysia.
Go Humpbacks!
KEEPING OUR COMMUNITY SAFE
CRIME Stoppers is a not-for-profit organization assisting Queensland Police Service in the prevention of crime and apprehension of offenders through Crime Stoppers information.
In Hervey Bay, there's a dedicated group of volunteers who address crime in our region through community awareness and encouraging community members to anonymously report non-urgent crime and suspicious activity.
The Hervey Bay RSL is proud to play a small part in supporting the volunteers through our community grants program with a new Lenovo laptop so the secretary, treasurer and chairperson can accurately maintain office records and bookkeeping.
Chairman Col Deller said the laptop was put to good use on Crime Stoppers Day alongside Queensland
Police Service in Stockland Shopping Centre recently.
“I wish to say a huge thank you to the Hervey Bay RSL for the community grant that we received to purchase a laptop.
“This is in order for our secretary to carry out her work, and also, we are now running videos about Crime Stoppers through the laptop, bringing awareness to the general public on preventing crime when we have public displays.”
Report any suspicious activity via the Crime Stoppers website at crimestoppersqld.com.au or phone 1800 333 000.
Any person who would like to join Crime Stoppers in Hervey Bay can contact Col on email at herveybay@csql.com.au
WALK TO REMEMBER
THE Red Nose Walk to Remember is an annual tradition that brings together families who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss to remember, honour and celebrate their babies.
The Hervey Bay RSL was proud to sponsor this walk in Hervey Bay recently which was organised by local residents Simon and Shelley Chambers.
The couple know from personal experience the unimaginable pain that parents go through when they lose a child.
“Shelley and I lost our baby girl six years ago now,” Simon said.
“We volunteered to do the walk to remember in the hope that we can help bereaved parents somehow.
“If we help just one person, that will be more than enough for us.”
The event included a wreath laying ceremony at the beach, followed by a ceremony and morning tea at the Botanic Gardens Community Centre.
GOOD TIMES ROLL AT CARNIVAL
LADY bowlers from around Queensland converged on the Urangan Bowls Club for their very popular ‘Whale of a Carnival’ in October
The carnival attracted 128 ladies, with many visitors choosing to make their visit to Hervey Bay a holiday.
President Lynda Kattenberg said the event consisted of four teams competing in five rounds of 15 ends over two days.
“These ladies came from our local clubs and surrounding areas including visitors from other parts of the state,”
Lynda said.
“The Whale Carnival has been a long
running carnival, and a favourite event for lady bowlers near and far.”
Lynda said some great bowls were played and the 32 teams that competed finished off the two-day event with luncheon and presentations to winning eight teams.
The second and third place prizes was proudly sponsored by the Hervey Bay RSL.
The prize winners were chuffed to find a whale pin attached to each of the prize envelopes.
“This fantastic carnival was made possible by the generous support of the Hervey Bay RSL Community Grants and other local businesses.
“Congratulations to the winners and participants who have made this annual event so successful.”
JUNIOR SPORTING SUCCESS
Lorraine Puilingi
Congratulations to Hervey Bay's Lorraine Puilingi who was selected for the girls QLD State Team for the AFL U-12 National Championship in Geelong, Victoria, recently.
Lorraine had a fantastic tournament at Nationals where she enjoyed playing alongside her teammates on the Queensland representative team.
Lorraine said it opened her eyes to the higher level of intensity and skills required to compete at the national level.
The Queensland team did the state proud after winning five games and only one loss against a Victorian team. As a result, the Queensland girls came away with a silver medal.
Lorraine said a $500 Individual Sporting Grant from the Hervey Bay RSL assisted the family immensely by putting it towards paying for the travel and accommodation expenses while attending the weeklong tournament.
Sophie Roder
One choir director, one pianist, two parent helpers and 14 students, including Hervey Bay's Sophie Roder, boarded a plane to New Zealand earlier this year for the 2024 World Choir Games.
The young singer was selected to attend the event after a successful audition with the St Mary's College Choir and was proudly supported with a $1000 Hervey Bay RSL Community Grant to help pay for travel costs.
“Thank you so much for the Hervey Bay RSL for their generosity,” Sophie said.
“Without the money provided by the RSL I would not have been able to go to New Zealand.
“It was an incredible and inspiring experience which I will treasure forever.”
The choir warmed up with a Friendship Concert at the Mairangi Arts Centre in Auckland on Day 2 followed by the big concert on day 3 at the Q Theatre.
The competition pieces included Blinding Lights, Love Runs Out, Runaway and In My Blood with Sophie and her fellow choir achieving a bronze Level 10 in the open pop ensembles.
“We were very proud of this achievement because some of the singers did not have much formal training in a choir or as soloist,” Sophie said.
“We also have never sung together as a choir prior to starting our journey to the choir games.
“Going to the World Choir Games was a huge undertaking but we performed well and hopefully can continue as a group.”
Congratulations Sophie!
Alex and Max Rott
Twin brothers Alex and Max Rott have made their debut in the international sailing scene after being selected to compete at the Nacra 15 World Championships in Spain last month.
The 16-year-old Hervey Bay boys have been sailing for 10 years in a variety of monohulls before moving into the Nacra 15, where they placed third at the Nacra Nationals in January after only six months in this highperformance youth catamaran.
They trained hard, and with another nine months of experience under their belts, they were selected to make the long journey to Spain to compete in the championships.
Alex and Max were the only Australians to compete at these championships.
In addition, the twins have completed their Australian Sailing Instructor certifications and upon their return from the World Championships, the Hervey Bay Sailing Club will open their doors to a new Junior Sailing programme to help other youngsters get into the sport.
The Hervey Bay RSL Community Grants Program provided $3,000 to support Alex and Max with travel costs to these prestigious championships.
PROGRAM 2025
There is always a hive of activity going on at the Hervey Bay RSL with patrons enjoying everything from bingo and functions to cold drinks, great food and a flutter in the TAB or gaming room.
What many don't know is that while they are having a good time out, they are also helping to give back to the local community. The RSL is the only club in Hervey Bay that has a dedicated Community Grants Program, which has seen local sporting clubs, individuals and community groups receive a share of over $5 million in donations, in-kind support and sponsorships over the past 10 years. The grants program celebrates and supports individual achievements and those charities and not-for-profit organisations doing incredible work on the Fraser Coast.
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Community Groups & Clubs
CONTACT NAMES AND NUMBERS
R FORCE ASSOCIATION
SER COAST BRANCH
ets at the RSL on the 2nd dnesday of the month at 0am Contact the President, e Hart on 0415688535or the retary, Ros Richards on 87685
CANCER COUNCIL
QUEENSLAND’S FRASER COAST FUNDRAISING GROUP
Meet second Tuesday of the month, between February and November 2024 The Lakes Room from 1 30pm Phone 0439 022 408 or email coordfcfg@gmail com
EX-SERVICE WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
Meets at RSL on 2nd Monday of each month at 10 30am Contact President Pam Lock on 0409 629387
FRASER COAST MEMORIAL FISHING CLUB
Meets every 2nd Wednesday 7pm in Lakes Room at HBRSL from March 25 All welcome Contact Jim 0438 644 163
FRASER COAST NAVAL ASSOCIATION
Meet at RSL on 2nd Sunday of the month at 11am Contact Danny Meredith (President) on 0412 523737 Sue Meehan (Sec) 0438911950
FRASER LIONS CLUB
Men and women most welcome Meets every 2nd Thursday Please contact us on 0448 358289
H B LEGACY GROUP
Legacy House, 1 Byrant Street, Pialba Open Tuesday & Wednesday day 8 30am - 4pm Ph: 4194 5111 wwwlegacycom au
H B RSL SUB-BRANCH COMMITTEE
Meets 4th Thursday of the month at 10 15am at the RSL, Lakes Room Phone 4197 7477
HB RSL SOCIAL SNOOKER GROUP
Played every Monday 6pm for 6 30pm start Contact Brett Maltich 0418 418 558
HERVEY BAY DISTRICT & VETERANS ASSOC. INC.
Meeting 3rd Tuesday of the month 9 30am 2nd floor HBRSL Contact M Sinclair (Pres), T Tidyman (VP), Simon Morley
Contact Via RSL Sub-Branch 4197 7477
HERVEY BAY PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP
Meets 2nd Tuesday Poppies/The Deck 10am
HERVEY BAY RSL PIPE BAND
Contacts: Secretary Lyn Uildriks 4125 5210, Peter Finch President 0401 731 633, Lesley Finch
Treasurer 0490 494 647, email hbrslpipeband@gmail com
HERVEY BAY SNOOKER
Contact John Kerby 0420 550 308 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 5 30pm
INDOOR BOWLS
Played at the RSL on a Tuesday at 2 00pm, & Thursday at 6 30pm All welcome Contact Steve Dutton 0424 775 017
KOOKABURRAS SHARE GROUP
Meet at RSL on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 10am at the RSL
Contact Diana Green 0417 757 228
LAUREL CLUB
Meetings on the 3rd Monday of each month, 2pm at RSL
Contact Legacy House on 4194 5111
MEMORIAL DART CLUB
Plays Wednesday night; register by 7 15pm for 7 30pm start 8 games of pot luck pairs $5
Contact Lois Ehrilch 0488 152 351 or Annae Benstead 0417 029 821
NATIONAL SERVICEMEN’S ASSOCIATION
Meets at the RSL 4th
Wednesday of each month at 10 15am Phone Brian 0467 642 730 or Derek on 0427 359 512
PARTNERS OF VETERANS ASSOCIATION
Contact Ann Cossey 0400 456 507 or Gwyn Wells 0412 757 112
RSL SOCIAL BOWLS
Friendly club playing social bowls every Sunday 8am-11am Only $5 membership Contact Milton Martin 0411 675 992
RSL SOCIAL DARTS
Plays Tuesday night, register by 7pm for a 7 15pm start $5 entry Contact Chris Cochrane 0447 258 546
RSL WOMEN’S AUXILIARY HERVEY BAY
Meets at the RSL 10 00am, 2nd Tuesday of each month Contact: Ve Heironymus (sec) on 4124 1502
SOCIAL CARDS GROUP
Held at RSL every Monday & Thursday from 1.00pm - 4 30pm in Hervey House All welcome Hand & Foot, Pony Canasta & Key Wild Contact Gary on 0402 681 157 or Heather 0422 815 681.
TPI FRASER COAST
Monthly meetings held, for dates and times contact President Shirley Smith 4124 6248
VETERANS DAY IN THE SPORTSBAR
Held on the 1st DVA payday of the month (Thursday). 11am1.30pm. Great catch up, raffle, trivia, entertainment. All welcome.
VETERANS OF AUSTRALIA ASSOCIATION INC.
Meets at the Veterans Advice and Social Centre, Freedom Park, Pialba General meetings on the 1st Tuesday of March, June, August & November at 11am All welcome President Wayne Craker 4128 3759 wwwfacebookcom/ veteransofaustralia
WAR WIDOWS’ GUILD OF HERVEY BAY
Meet at RSL on 1st Monday of the month at 10am.
heroes REMEMBERING OUR
HUNDREDS of residents fell silent at the Freedom Park Cenotaph in Pialba on November 11, at 11am, to remember the loss of Australian lives from all wars and conflicts.
This year marks 106 years since the ending of World War 1.
After World War 2, the Australian Government agreed to the United Kingdom's proposal that Armistice Day be renamed Remembrance Day to commemorate those who were killed in both World War 1 and 2.
Today, this loss is commemorated on this poignant day.
Sub-Branch President Brian Tidyman led the 30-minute service with a special address, followed by laying of wreaths by local dignitaries and school leaders. Lest We Forget
Welcome to this edition of RSL Life!
The year has passed by so quickly with only six weeks left until Christmas!
Remembrance Day was our last commemoration for 2024, and I would like to thank all the veterans, residents and visitors who attended the service at Freedom Park on November 11. Even though it wasn't a public holiday, the turnout was exceptional and very pleasing to veterans that non-veterans are remembering and showing their respect to those who have paid the supreme sacrifice, as well as those who returned from war
The Sub-Branch members' luncheon was held in Hervey House at the RSL Club and was well attended. A special mention and thank you to Senior RSL Floor Manager Sharon, Functions Manager Ali, and their staff for the wonderful
service of food and beverages.
The Sub-Branch will be closed for the Christmas period from noon on December 20 and will reopen on Monday January 6, 2025. If any Veteran needs assistance, please contact reception at the RSL for emergency contact numbers.
If there are any new arrivals in Hervey Bay who are Ex-Service, please call in to the Sub-Branch to introduce yourself and have a chat.
The Sub-Branch always welcomes new members. On behalf of the Sub-Branch committee, I'd like to wish you all a safe and merry Christmas and good health for 2025.
Brian
Brian Tidyman - Hervey Bay RSL Sub-Branch President the Sub-Branch office
If anyone needs assistance or knows of someone who needs help please contact the Pension & Wellbeing section on (07) 4184 949
The address is the Signature Building at 19-21 Torquay Rd, Pialba on the second floor, Monday to Friday, 0900-1500 hrs.
If assistance is needed on a weekend, please contact RSL Club reception for an emergency contact number
The Sub-Branch office IS AT HERVEY BAY RSL, LEVEL 2 AND is open Monday-Friday 0900-1230hrs
All information is on the website at www.herveybayrslsubbranch.com.au or call on 41977477
Affordable, spacious, clean & newly renovated located in the heart of Pialba
DRINKS at great prices, Meat Tray RAFFLES, Trivia & live entertainment
Walking distance to the HB RSL, major shopping centres and beaches
Corporate rates, family rooms, parking outside your room, free Wi-Fi available
Room service breakfast available 7 days
Dining discounts with your room key at the HB RSL & Clubhouse Call (07) 4128 3666
Guests also receive 15% discount on meals at the Hervey Bay RSL and The Clubhouse Hervey Bay.
Held 1st DVA pay day of the month 11am - 1.30pm (Thursday) ALL WELCOME
The Best L ittle Club in the Bay!
HAVE YOURSELF A NO-FUSS LITTLE CHRISTMAS
PICTURE this! A no stress, no fuss Christmas Eve dinner or Christmas lunch where all the work is done for you.
No cooking and washing up, just a delicious traditionalmeal served up to you and your family at The Clubhouse HerveyBay.
ManagerSue Smith said the team will fill the venue withthe spirit of Christmas and lots of delicious food for a very reasonable price.
For just $49.90 for RSL members and $54.90 for non-members, the Christmas Eve buffet will include turkey,ham and beef with all the trimmings, plus a dessert tasting plate.
The kids have a choice of roastor pizza with a soft drink and dessert for just $18.90.
There will also be greatentertainmentby local soloist Doug Edwards.
“This is a really affordableoption for our guests who have family and friends coming to townor just simply don't wantthe mess of cateringfor everyoneon Christmas Eve.
“It's always a verypopularevening with many guests coming backeach year.
“For some, it's become partof their
seafood feast with hot dishes and salads, crumbedand battered seafood, and a selection of kid's meals.
Plus, desserts, fruit platters,assorted petit fours, tea and coffee.
The Clubhouse HerveyBay will also be open everyotherdayover the Christmas and New Yearholidays and there's no public holiday surcharge for ourguests.
There's nightly specials, lunch specials, monthly chef's specials, and a varietyof delicious meals on the a la cartemenu.
There's also Tuesday Tunes every Tuesday whereguests can enjoy live entertainmentfrom TrevorJudge from noon to 2pm or win cold hard cash in the members drawor Hot Seat gaming promotions.
So, if you'relooking for a venue to value-for-money or live to book your HerveyBay.
BookingsareessentialforChristmasEvedinnerandChristmaslunch. Phonetheclubon41241177tobookyourseat.
Get down to the Clubhouse on Tuesdays for our NEW Tuesday Tunes Members Promo.
Some very happy Clubhouse Hervey Bay patrons stepped right up to claim a share of $15,000 worth of cash prizes from the Carnival Cash promotion recently
Trevor Judge will be playing upbeat Tuesday Tunes from 12 noon to 2pm
FRIDAY 06 DEC - Doug Edwards
ENTERTAINMENT
bistro area to enjoy our entertainers 6-9pm.
FRIDAY 17 JAN - Andrew Copland
ATURDAY 07 DEC - Quinn
RIDAY 13 DEC - Brian Spiers
ATURDAY 14 DEC - Joel Spence
RIDAY 20 DEC - Hank Vann
ATURDAY 21 DEC - Emma Newman
UESDAY 24 DEC - Doug Edwards (6pm-9pm)
RIDAY 27 DEC - Brad Turner
ATURDAY 28 DEC - Rick Manych
UESDAY 31 DEC - Doug Edwards (6pm-9pm)
RIDAY 03 JAN - Frank Benn
ATURDAY 04 JAN - Brad Turner
RIDAY 10 JAN - Doug Edwards
ATURDAY 11 JAN - Franky Busta
SATURDAY 18 JAN - Joel Spence
FRIDAY 24 JAN - Shannon Young
SATURDAY 25 JAN - Emma Newman
SUNDAY 26 JAN - The Honey Bees
FRIDAY 31 JAN - Sam Maddison
SATURDAY 01 FEB - Joel Spence
FRIDAY 07 FEB - Rick Manych
SATURDAY 08 FEB - Hank Vann
FRIDAY 14 FEB - Andrew Copland
SATURDAY 15 FEB- Emma Newman
FRIDAY 21 FEB - Frank Benn
SATURDAY 22 FEB - Doug Edwards
FRIDAY 28 FEB - Shannon Young
4th members
Be at the club on Sunday January 19th and swipe your membership card from 9.30am to activate your entries.
There was lots of laughs and race day fun at the Clubhouse Hervey Bay.
