The Burst November 2022 to February 2023

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The Burst NOVEMBER 2022 – FEBRUARY 2023www.kingsgroversl.com.au /KingsgroveRSL8 Brocklehurst Lane, Kingsgrove (02) 9336 1500 info@kingsrsl.com.au 2023 Membership Promotion P. 5 Carols by Candlelight P. 7 Senior Citizens Christmas Lunch P. 9 Ham & Seafood Raffles P. 10 & 11 Stars Tribute P. 15

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENTS REPORT

Welcome to our Spring/Summer edition of the Burst, it has been great to see so many of our members back in the Club and enjoying the hospitality provided by the staff and partaking of the delicious meals from Fireside Brasserie and Poloy Restaurant, both are great dining destinations.

With the Club now back as close as one can be too normal, or pre covid as they say, the Club has bought back many of our very popular promotions, Christmas in July was a great success as was the very popular ham raffle, the Sunday raffles are ongoing, and the solo artist starts at 12pm. The Friday night solo artist has recommenced, why not have a meal at the Fireside Brasserie and enjoy the music.

Alan Barnes OAM PRESIDENT

There are many great promotions coming up between now and the end of the year, they are listed in this edition of the Burst or check the Clubs web site. The Club Directors and the Club senior management recently gave up their weekend to attend a strategic planning meeting that was held at the Mittagong RSL, this ensures that the Board and the management are working together in planning the future direction of the Club.

The Club has finished upgrading the air conditioning in the Fireside Brasserie and Lounge area and this will improve the temperature control during the coming summer months. There are several other projects that are in the pipeline to improve the ambience and features of the Club, the foyer area upgrade is waiting on plans from the builders and the Board is looking at the possibility of putting a roof over the top level of the car park with solar panels on it to cut the amount of electricity the Club uses and continue our role in cutting our emissions.

Congratulations to the Sub-Branch Auxiliary on their 70th Anniversary which was celebrated with a luncheon held at the club on 24thSeptember, a report and photos of the event are in this edition.

Your Club through the ClubGRANTS scheme has once again assisted various very worthwhile charities and local junior sporting organizations with donations totaling over $133K, Homeless Veterans, Calvary Health Care, Morris Children’s Fund, Hurstville United JRLFC, Kingsgrove Colts JRLFC, St George Dragon JRLFC, Ursula’s/Fatima Netball and Bexley North FC and of course the Club’s own inhouse sporting groups are a few of the recipients, the full listing of the donations appears on page 4.

The Sub-Branch, the Auxiliary and the Kingsgrove RSL Community Group once again played an important role in the community, our thanks to them for giving freely of their own time representing your Club.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I wish all the Kingsgrove RSL Club members and their families a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year and thank you for your continued patronage of this great Club.

I look forward to seeing you at the Club sometime soon.

“LEARNING IS NOT WISDOM”

Alan R. Barnes OAM JP President

Phillip Pollard Director Heather Shepherd Director Bruce Geerin DIRECTOR Peter Merlino DIRECTOR George Harris DIRECTOR Ian Todd Chief Executive Officer BURST EDITOR: DEBBIE HARRIS Michael Bougoukas VICE PRESIDENT Tas Aronis SNR VICE PRESIDENT
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT

Your Club continues to progress back to some form of normality after the past two years with some of our regular events such as Christmas in July and the July Ham raffle being hugely successful.

The rebranding of our food outlet to Fireside Brasserie has also been very popular along with the Chinese Restaurant Poloy with a fantastic turnout for Father’s Day and great crowds during the week. Be sure to check out the new menu and the fortnightly specials for Fireside Brasserie and don’t forget you can reserve a table in all parts of the Club for a meal. Contact reception for details.

The Board of Directors and management recently attended a Strategic Planning Session to extensively review the current direction of your Club. I wish to thank the Board for their input and providing their time for this two-day event as they represented you, the member and provided great insight for our future. We will be publishing the Strategic Plan on our website once approved by the Board of Directors.

One of the privileges we get representing your Club is being part of the annual ClubGrants allocations where we review the many applications by numerous organisation who provide some fantastic services in our community and we provide donations and sponsorships to support these initiatives. This year on behalf of the members we donated over $133K in funds. Please check page 4 for a list of the donations.

Your Club once again has a number of great events and promotions starting with our ever-popular Carols by Candlelight on Saturday 26th November with a performance by the Dance Party and the Rock & Soul choir, visit our website to register your interest in attending this great show and also to receive free vouchers to use on the day.

We will also see the return of our Membership promotion, which will commence on Monday 21st November to win an assortment of vouchers totalling over $15,000. Full details can be found on page 5.

Membership renewals for 2023 will open on Monday 21st November 2022.

Saturday 3rd December 2022 will see the return of our Star Tributes Night featuring entertainment by “Alive in the 70’s”

ATTENTION MEMBERS

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Members of The Kingsgrove RSL Club Limited Will be held in the Club’s premises situated at Memorial Park, Brocklehurst Lane, Kingsgrove, on Tuesday 28th March 2023 at 7pm

Notice of business and all resolutions proposed to be dealt with at the Annual General Meeting, shall be handed to the Chief Executive Officer on or before 7th March 2023 and in the case of Special Resolutions on or before 28th February 2023.

starting at 7pm with tickets only $50PP tickets go on sale Tuesday 1st November.

Join us for our Senior Citizens Christmas Lunch on Tuesday 6th December at 12.30pm. Tickets are only $20 featuring the sounds of Tony Mazell. Tickets on sale Tuesday 1st November. Santa will return to Kingsgrove RSL Club on Saturday 10th December for photos with the kids. Sessions are available between 11am – 2pm but please make a booking to avoid disappointment.

Our Christmas Ham Raffles are always a great hit and this year will be no exception with 101 ½ leg hams being given away on Friday 2nd December and again on Friday 9th December. Tickets are only $1 and are on sale from 3pm. Draw to commence at 5.30pm. Then on Friday 16th December we will have our ham and meat tray giveaway. There will be 250 half leg hams to be won over the three draws.

Friday 24th December will see our Seafood and meat raffle take place in time for Christmas Tickets are $1 and are on sale from 4.30pm. Draw to commence at 5.30pm to win an array of oyster’s, prawns, crabs and meat trays.

Saturday 31st December see in 2023 with a bang here at Kingsgrove RSL with good food, good wine and great entertainment from Time Out Duo as we count down to the New Year. Tickets are $50 and seating will be limited.

Join us to celebrate Australia Day with a free sausage sizzle, Happy hour from 2pm – 6pm on Thursday 26th and enjoy a mega raffle to win an assortment of great prizes, special BBQ lunch and live entertainment from “American Roots Duo”.

Your Club’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 28th March 2023 at 7pm.

During the year we have seen a number of employees leave our Club to seek new endeavours and although it is sad to see them go, we wish them all the very best including long term employee Julia Qiu finished up after 11 years with the Club, we wish her luck for the future. With these changes we welcome Supervisor Alex Khammana who has previous experience in the Club Industry and the promotion to supervisor of Gustav Korent.

As this is the last edition of the year, I would like to take this opportunity to wish a Merry Christmas to Alan Barnes and the Board of Directors, to Peter Merlino and Peter Burgess and the Sub Branch Committee, to Yvonne Talbott Coordinator of the Sub Branch Auxiliary, to the members of the Kingsgrove RSL Club Ltd Community Group, to all the Sporting Club committees, Annie, Charles and the staff of Poloy Restaurant.

I wish a Merry Christmas to my management team of Debbie Harris, Nuno Henriques, Mar Clark, Ryan Kavanagh, Marianela Hernandez, Alex Khammana, Gustav Korent, my administration staff of Sophie Vassil, Sarah Mezentsef, Natasa Merovski and Belinda Pirreca. Chef Karl Bonwick and all the Fireside Staff, as well as all the Club staff for all their efforts throughout the year.

On behalf of the management and staff I wish a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year to all the members and their families and friends, we look forward to seeing you at the Club soon.

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DONATION

ADVENTURE OUT LTD

$4,000.0

BEXLEY NORTH SPORTS CLUB $5,000

BOOKTOPIA $103.82

KINGSGROVE HIGH GIDLEY KING SPONSORSHIP $500

CALVARY HEALTH CARE SYDNEY $6,200

CANCER COUNCIL $1,000

KINGSGROVE COMMUNITY GROUP $752.43

CONDON ADVISORY ROYAL AUST ARTILLERY ASSOCIATION $820

OUR LADY OF FATIMA STATIONERY DRIVE DELIVERY $626.08

DE LA SALLE CRICKET CLUB $3,000

EARLWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL $50

KINGSGROVE NORTH HIGH GIDLEY KING SPONSORSHIP $500

HURSTVILLE UNITED JRLFC $7,500

KINGSGROVE BUS DEPOT INSTITUTE $1,500

KINGSGROVE COLTS $5,000

KINGSGROVE HIGH SCHOOL CAREERS EXPO $9,675

KINGSGROVE RSL-SUB BRANCH $10,000

KINGSWAY COMMUNITY CARE $5,500

KOORI KIDS $400

LEARNING LINKS

$17,350

KINGSGROVE HIGH ALF PRESTON SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP $500

MORRIS CHILDREN’S FUND INCORPORATED $8,080

OUR LADY OF FATIMA 105TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FEAST $750

PETER KAZZI - BOXING SPONSORSHIP $2,550

RSL & SERVICES CLUBS ASSOCIATION $5,000

RSL LIFECARE $8,000

STATE EMERGENCY SERVICES $1,234

SOLDIER ON $261

ST. URSULAS COLLEGE GIDLEY KING SPONSORSHIP $500

ST GEORGE DRAGONS JRLFC $5,000

ST URSULA’S COLLEGE MOVIE NIGHT $130

ST URSULA’S FATIMA NETBALL CLUB $3,000

STARLIGHT CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION $1,000

STEPPING OUT PROGRAM $5,000

TONGAN CATHOLIC CHAPLAINCY APPEAL $2,500

VETERANS BENEVOLENT FUND $10,000

VINNIES CEO SLEEPOUT $750

LIST
$133,731 This year, Kingsgrove RSL Club with the support of our members and the Board of Directors, are proud to have awarded $133K to our local community group, schools, sports clubs and various charities who are connecting people and creating positive change in our local community. Unfortunately, we were unable to have proceed with our usual presentation day, where we personally get to deliver the funding to many worthy charities, and hope 2023 will see the return of this event. IN 2022, YOUR CLUB DONATED OVER $130K TO OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY. FEES FOR 2023 MAY BE PAID AT THE CLUB RECEPTION 7 DAYS A WEEK 10AM UNTIL CLOSE Subscription fees for all members 2023 (GST Inc Current Membership Cards expire on the 31st December 2022 and must be surrendered. I TODD • Chief Executive Officer Club Membership 1 Year 3 Year Club Member $5 $10 You are advised that the Club, in accordance with the Registered Clubs Act and Club’s Constitution will enforce this ruling relating to the payment of Members subscriptions. 2023 SUBSCRIPTIONS PAYABLE FROM MONDAY 21ST NOVEMBER 2022 ALL SUBSCRIPTIONS MUST BE PAID BY JANUARY 31ST 2022 THE BURST4
JOIN OR RENEW BY 31 ST JANUARY 2023 TO ENTER EXISTING CLUB MEMBERS TO SWIPE THEIR MEMBERSHIP CARD AT THE REWARD CENTRE FROM MONDAY 21ST NOVEMBER 2022 TO RECEIVE A TICKET INTO THE DRAW Members can receive an entry daily • MASSIVE POINT GIVEAWAY • TO PURCHASE VOUCHERS INCLUDING: PETROL | EFTPOS | VISA | WOOLWORTHS 2023 MEMBERSHIP FEES CAN BE PAID AT CLUB RECEPTION. 7 DAYS A WEEK 10AM UNTIL CLOSE MEMBERSHIP PROMOTION2023 MASSIVE 1,500,000 POINT GIVEAWAY FINAL DRAW SATURDAY 25TH FEBRUARY 2023 FROM 3PM SEE CLUB RECEPTION FOR PROMOTIONAL DETAILS (WINNERS MUST BE PRESENT ON THE DAY TO CLAIM A PRIZE) THE BURST 5

& LUNCHEON

SUNDAY 6TH NOVEMBER

REMEMBRANCE DAY COMMEMORATION SERVICE
10.45AM FOR A REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE AT 11AM Lunch at 12 Tickets $30 all inclusive Sub Branch and Auxiliary members and partners only. Note: medals to be worn THE BURST6
by Candlelight IN THEPAR K SATURDAY 26TH NOVEMBER 2022 Memorial Park – Brocklehurst Lane Kingsgrove Assortment of food outlets, Plus face painting for the kids Park Opens from 5:30pm | Show from 6pm | Finished by 9:30pm Admission is FREE! Register your interest at www.kingsgroversl.com.au to receive some vouchers to use at the event! Dance Party & Rock n Soul Choir THE BURST 7
Monday to Thursday 3–7pm Conditions Apply. Available only to Kingsgrove RSL Club Members. $4 Schooners (selection list at Parkside bar) available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Evenings, 3:00pm – 7:00pm. Responsible service of alcohol will be observed at all times and strictly adhered to. 4x4x4 promotion is subject to stock availability and at management discretion. BEERS HRS A DAY DAYS A WEEK $4 4 4 4x4x4 FRIDAY NIGHT FROM 7PM / SUNDAY AFTERNOON FROM 12:00PM at Kingsgrove RSL Club
Amanda Easton Ron AshtonIan Blakeney
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• SENIOR C ITIZENS • Christmas Luncheon TUE 6 TH DEC 22 12.30PM NFORMATION: 8715 u ME: [!l "!"i ·! ARE YOU HAVE YOU DO YOU ARE YOU 1se over 65 years of age? lost interest in things you used to enjoy? frequently feel anxious or flat? worried about health, family or finances? FOR MORE INFORMATION: T: (02) 9850 8715 E: AgeingWisely@mq.ed u.au SCAN ME: [!l :=:,.!'.::ti:i i•i i•i:iini!/iiti.::; [!l "!"i ·! Macquarie University is offering two programs (face-to-face, telephone or virtual options are available) for you to learn new skills and help manage low mood, anxiety and worry. There is no cost for participating. TICKETS $20PP SEATING LIMITED • ON SALE MONDAY 31ST OCTOBER 2022 FEATURING ENTERTAINMENT BY Tony Mazell & Joseph Macri Trio THE BURST 9
• FILL TH E FRIDGE • HAM RAFFLEChristmas 250 1/2 LEG HAMS TO BE WON OVER THREE WEEKS FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER 2022 101 HAMS FRIDAY 9TH DECEMBER 2022 101 HAMS FRIDAY 16TH DECEMBER 2022 48 HAMS AND LARGE MEAT TRAYS TICKETS FROM $1 TICKETS ON SALE FROM 3PM 250 HAMS TO BE WON THE BURST10

FILL TH E F RIDGE

MEAT & SEAFOOD RAFFLE Mega

FRIDAY 23RD DECEMBER 2022 TICKETS FROM $1 TICKETS ON SALE FROM 4.30PM

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CHILDREN

S COLOURING IN COMPETITION

Childs Name:

Childs Age:

Membership #:Mobile:Guardians Name:

T&C’s: WIN 1 of 5 x $30 Ultimate Kids Gift Card (valid for 12 months and available to be used at 5 Retails; Amart Sport, Cotton On Kids, Dymocks, JB Hi-FI, Rebel). Entries to be returned to Kingsgrove RSL Club reception by 10:00pm Friday 16th December 2022. All winners will be contacted by Phone on Monday 19th December 2022. By entering this competition you allow Kingsgrove RSL to showcase your entries and take photos of the winners to be announced/posted on social media, if you do not wish for this to occur please do not enter. Open for all children aged 12 years and under. All entries must be attached to a Kingsgrove RSL Club Member # to be eligible to win.

KRSL
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From

KINGSGROVE RSL CLUB LTD WILL BE CLOSED ON CHRISTMAS DAY Santa PhotosSATURDAY 10TH DECEMBER 2022 Santa arrives at Kingsgrove RSL and you’re invited to visit and enjoy this magical Christmas experience. BRING THE FAMILY & GET YOUR FREE PHOTO WITH SANTA TO COMMEMORATE THE ENCHANTED MOMENT BOOKING ESSENTIAL THROUGH CLUB RECEPTION OR m 02 9336 1500 TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW! EXCLUSIVE TO KINGSGROVE RSL CLUB MEMBERS & LIMITED TO SPOTS BETWEEN 11AM-2PM.
the President and Directors, Management and staff of Kingsgrove RSL Club Ltd & The President and Committee of the Kingsgrove RSL Sub Branch. THE BURST 13
PARKSIDE BAR *Responsible service of alcohol will be observed at all time and strictly adhered to. HAPPY HOURHAPPY HOUR sunday to thursday 4:30PM – 6:30PM ON ALL BEER, WINE & SPIRITS january FRUIT TINGLE $5 CORONA $5 february GB BENCHMARK PINOT GRIGIO 150ML $55 IRON JACK SCHOONER $4 november CC & DRY JUG $20 DOLLY ROSÉ 150ML $3 December YOUNG HENRY’S IPA SCHOONER $4 HARDY’S THE RIDDLE MOSCATO 150ML $3 DRINK OF the month THE BURST14

3RD DECEMBER 2022 AT

ENTERTAINMENT FEATURING ALIVE IN THE 70S

STARS TRIBUTE SEATING LIMITED. TICKETS ON SALE FROM CLUB RECEPTION ON MONDAY 31 ST OCTOBER 2022 5OPP SATURDAY
7PM
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WHAT’S ON Poker j WEDNESDAY NIGHT BINGO BASH Every Wednesday TRIVIA In the Fireside Brasserie every Thursday FREE ENTRY Register from 7:30pm MEMBERS BONUS CASH DRAW Simply Swipe your card from 1pm and put your ticket in the barrel. THEN SIMPLY BE HERE FOR THE DRAWS AT 4PM, 5PM & 6PM FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN! Jackpot Available POKER 7:30pm, Thursday Night FREE BINGO Wednesday, Thursday & Friday BINGO 11AM – 1:20PM LUNCH BREAK 12PM – 1PM FREE Bingo to all members Limit one free book per member, per day. Additional books $2, ½ books $1. Multiple books allowed. Non-members $2 per book. Books on Sale @ 6:30pm & Bingo Starts @ 7pm 20 games $10 per book to play. $7 Buy in $70 $750 GREAT PRIZES TO BE WON! GUARANTEED PRIZE PER GAME GUARANTEED PRIZE POOL 200 CLUB 3rd Tuesday of every month. 200 members will be invited to take part each month. $1,000 CASH TO BE WON Minor draws at 7pm, 7.30pm & 8pm for $100 cash. All tickets go back into the barrel for the major prize of $1,000 Turn up on the night, register your name and wait to win $1,000. Its that simple! This is a tiered promotion available to members in levels Double Diamond, Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby only. Members will be contacted by email or via text message, if opted to receive mail. Members will no long receive invitations via mail unless requested. 200 CLUB DRAW CASH DRAW CASH MEMBERS BONUS Trivia WEDNESDAY NIGHT BINGO BASH THE BURST16
Monday YOGA 10:00AM HAPPY HOUR 4:30PM - 6:30PM Tuesday HAPPY HOUR 4:30PM - 6:30PM 200 CLUB (3rd Tuesday each month) 6:30PM Wednesday BINGO (1 Hr lunch break) 11:00AM - 1:20PM HAPPY HOUR 4:30PM - 6:30PM COURTESY BUS BINGO BASH Thursday BINGO (1 Hr lunch break) 11:00AM - 1:20PM HAPPY HOUR 4:30PM - 6:30PM POKER 7:30PM TRIVIA .................................................................................... 7:30PM Friday BINGO (1 Hr lunch break) 11:00AM - 1:20PM FILL THE FRIDGE .................................... Tickets from 4:30PM COURTESY BUS 4:30PM - 12:00AM KIDS CLUB 5:30PM - 9:30PM LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 7:00PM DARTS CLUB 7:30PM Saturday KIDS CLUB 5:30PM - 9:30PM COURTESY BUS 4:30PM – 12:00AM Sunday LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 12:00PM COURTESY BUS 1:30PM - 9:00PM SUNDAY RAFFLE Tickets from 2:00PM MEMBERS BONUS CASH DRAW Draws from 4:00PM HAPPY HOUR 4:30PM - 6:30PM SUNDAY RAFFLE Tickets from $1 TICKETS ON SALE FROM 2:00PM RAFFLE STARTS FROM 3:00PM PLENTY OF GREAT PRIZES UP FOR GRABS! FILL THE FRIDGE RAFFLE Every Friday TICKETS ON SALE FROM 4:30PM DRAW STARTS FROM 5:30PM Assorted MEAT & PRAWN Trays to be won, 1st Friday of every Month. Assorted MEAT Trays to be won every Friday. FILL THE FRIDGERaffle SundayRaffle Weekly THE BURST 17
COURTESY Bus 4:30PM - 12:00AM Every Friday & Saturday 6PM Every Wednesday 3:30PM - 11:00PM Every Sunday See Club Reception for more details or call (02) 9336 1500 to book your pick-up and drop-off. Seniors Discount Available at Fireside Brasserie RECEIVE 10% DISCOUNT ON ALL FIRESIDE BRASSERIE & CAFE MEALS, MONDAY TO THURSDAY, 12-4PM* *T&C’s Apply. Seniors discount only available at Fireside Brasserie and Fireside café upon the presentation of your senior card or senior saver card. Discount only available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 12noon till 4pm. Kingsgrove RSL Club members receive the 10% Seniors discount on top of the Club member discount. Senior Discount Promotion subject to change without notice and at the discretion of management. THE BURST18

WEEKNIGHT SPECIALSMembers Only

MONDAY

GRILLED OR BATTERED BARRAMUNDI

Served with Chips & Salad

Only Available on Monday nights from 5pm, while stocks last.

TUESDAY BURGER & CHIPS Choose from the variety on the menu board

Available on Tuesday nights from 5pm, while stocks last.

WEDNESDAY

CHICKEN SCHNITZEL Served with chips & salad

Only available on Wednesday nights from 5pm while stocks last

T & C’s apply. Only available on listed week nights from 5pm – 8.30pm, while stocks last. Promotion is subject to change without notice and at the discretion of management. Not available for take away.

$ 12.50
Only
$ 18
$ 16
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Meets at Kingsgrove RSL Club on the fourth Monday of each month 10am-12.30pm.

Retired men and women interested in attending a meeting may contact

Contact Sue Phillips on 9588 7314.

As well as a guest speaker at the monthly meeting, there is an outing generally on the third Monday of the month and two short trips away each year.

Probus is an association of active retirees who join together in Clubs, the basic purpose of which is to provide regular opportunities to keep their minds active, expand their interests and enjoy the fellowship of new friends.

PROBUS CLUB OF ST. GEORGE

Saying goodbye to a loved one can be a daunting and emotional time and no-one understands this better than Guardian Funerals. Whatever your needs, our funeral home will help you make a service that is heartfelt, memorable and tailored to the life of your loved ones.

1300 181 300 We’re here to help, call us 24/7 Your local Guardian Funerals provider Bankstown | Burwood | Hurstville | Lidcombe | Maroubra guardianfunerals.com.au MONDAY MORNING FROM 10AM Yoga Contact Bernadette on 0419469152 to book in your spot. No matter what your situation, gentle yoga exercise can adapt to your needs and abilities. It can help in the prevention and control of common health problems. PODIATRY Kingsgrove Foot Clinic We keep you on the move - Custom- Made Orthotic - Diabetic / Senior Foot Care - Ingrown Toenails - Callouses / Corns Ground Floor 308 Kingsgrove Rd, Kingsgrove Please Call: 9544 3550 - We bulkbill medicare EPC referral, veterans’ affairs referral, NDIS or CTP, workers’ compensation. - Discounted rates applied to full time students or Centrelink pension card holders. We fix ankles and feet, any pain welcome!
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Call (02) 9336 1510 to make a table reservation OPEN FOR DINNER Wed, Thur & Sun 5.30pm - 9pm Fri & Sat 5.30pm - 9.30pm Closed Monday & Tuesday • No MSG added to meals OPEN FOR LUNCH Wed to Sun 11:30am – 2:30pm LUNCH SPECIALS FROM $13 (FOR MEMBERS) THE BURST 21

Kingsgrove Public School Speech Therapy

in their classrooms.

Kingsgrove RSL are proud supporters of Learning Links, an Australian charity who provide children and young people who have difficulties learning with the skills, services and family support that will help empower them to realise their true potential.

Thanks to funding from Kingsgrove RSL Club for this project, Learning Links Speech Pathologists will work at Kingsgrove Public School to identify and support local children in the early stages of schooling who are at risk of poor academic outcomes and social isolation due to underlying speech, language and communication difficulties.

Every child is different so the goals of intervention will depend on their individual needs. These include Language Development - understanding and speaking, Speech Development - clarity, articulation, stuttering and dyspraxia, Voice Control –quality, volume, tone, pitch and awareness of voice, Literacy Skills – reading, writing and spelling, Cognitive Communication Skills – problem solving and imagination and Practical Language and Social Skills –making friends and social interaction. Through our partnership with Learning Links @learninglinksau, and thanks to our recent ClubGRANTS donation of $17,350 from Kingsgrove RSL Club, this year, Learning Links are supporting up to 32 students with weekly evidence-based therapies to help combat their challenges at a vital stage of their development and over 20 teachers at the stage to best address speech challenges

With the assistance from Kingsgrove RSL Club, Learning Links Speech Pathologists will be working to help empower these young people in our local community to learn and thrive.

DON TILLEY General Manager, Funding & Partnerships Learning Links Alan Barnes Club President Don Tilley GM Learning Links Ian Todd Club CEO
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SEE IN 2023 IN STYLE HERE AT KINGSGROVE RSL CLUB ENJOY MUSIC, FOOD AND CHAMPAGNE AS WE COUNT DOWN TO THE NEW YEAR Includes entertainment by Time Out Duo, buffet meal and a glass of champagne to toast in the New Year. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL THROUGH RECEPTION ON 9336 1500 • SATURDAY 31 ST DECEMBER 2022 • • TICKETS GO ON SALE • MONDAY 7 TH NOVEMBER 2022 $50 NEW YEARS EVE Party THE BURST 23
BANQUET MENU AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST . PRICE $50PP LIVE LION DANCE TO PERFORM AT 7.30PM chinese new yeAr SATURDAY 21 ST JANUARY 2 0 2 3 THE BURST24
TICKETS ON SALE FROM 2PM THU 26 JAN 50 X LARGE ASSORTED TRAYS | RAFFLE TO START AT 4.30PM AUSTRALIA Day SAUSAGE SIZZLE FROM 2PM HAPPY HOUR PRICES ALL DAY MEGA MEAT RAFFLE • FROM AMERICAN ROOTS DUO • From 1.30pmLive Entertainment AUSSIE SPECIALS FROM FIRESIDE BRASSERIE • FROM 12NOON THE BURST 25
Valentines Day • AT FIRESIDE • TUESDAY 14 TH FEBRUARY 2 Course Menu 1 ENTRÉE & 1 MAIN – OR –1 MAIN & 1 DESSERT FOR $45 PER PERSON 3 Course Menu 1 ENTRÉE 1 MAIN & 1 DESSERT FOR $50 PER PERSON AVAILABLE FOR LUNCH & DINNER Call 9336 1500 for more details and to make a booking from Monday 23RD January 2023. THE BURST26

I hope everyone has been handling COVID 19 through winter. Once again we have had to cancel our luncheon in November as nursing homes are being very careful with COVID 19 around them. We are hoping to get into the nursing homes this year to give the presents to the residents themselves, but if not, we will leave them at their receptions like last year.

The community group would like to thank the members who have given us donations of wool. It has been a great help to us in achieving our goals. A few people have also ordered the scarves and hats as well and all this goes to helping seniors in our area.

In November the Club is holding Carols by Candlelight and we have been given a stall at this function so come along and have a look to see what we have. You may be able to purchase something for Christmas.

If you are interested in joining our group or just doing things at home to help us, please leave your information at reception at the Club and they will get in touch with us. It is very rewarding doing gifts for others and the seniors appreciate the gifts we give them.

As this is the last report for this year I would like to thank the Club for their support throughout the year and wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy 2023.

Our next meeting is in October so you can get in touch if you are interested. We meet every two months. We have between 450 and 500 gifts to do for Christmas so any help is welcomed.

HOPE TO SEE YOU AT CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT OR AT OUR NEXT MEETING.

LYNDA LAKE

Need a Break?

WAR WIDOWS

War widows meet at Kingsgrove RSL on the first Monday of each month at 12noon. If you would like to join us just come along and let yourself be known or contact Wendy Thompson 0409 063 214 or Lynda Lake 0407 900 961.

KINGSGROVE RSL COMMUNITY GROUP
Please contact Kingsgrove RSL Club reception on 02 9336 1500 Exclusively for Kingsgrove RSL Club Membetrs. BOOK YOUR SHOALHAVEN HEADS HOLIDAYS THE BURST 27

SUB BRANCH AUXILIARY

This year we were able to conduct the Father’s Day Raffle. A total of $1,200 was raised to donate to the RSL LifeCare Veteran’s Service and Spur Equine Program.

Congratulations to our winners and thank you to all our members and friends for purchasing so many tickets. Thank you to the ladies of the Auxiliary for their effort in donating and preparing the prizes and selling of tickets and to Sarah for her assistance in arranging the prizes.

1ST Prize

Prize

Prize

Prize

Prize

Flack

Bruce

Barnes

Ryan

Middlemiss

6TH Prize Rozana Hasan

The celebration of the Auxiliary’s 70th Anniversary was held on the 24th September with a luncheon at the Club.

It was very encouraging to see so many Sub-Branches and Auxiliaries attending the function. Those attending were the Mayor of Bay City, Dr Christina Curry, Guest Speaker Bronte Pollard, Liaison Officer for the National Centre for Veterans’ Healthcare at Concord, Ian Todd, CEO of Kingsgrove RSL, Board and Sub-Branch members and the Auxiliary ladies. The following RSL Sub-Branch and Auxiliaries were in attendance. Balmain/Rozelle, Canterbury/Hurlstone Park, Campbelltown, City Liverpool, Bass Hill, Penshurst, Earlwood/Bardwell Park, Marrickville, Forestville, Fairfield, and Lakemba.

Achievement certificates were presented on the day to the following members who have served the Auxiliary for many years. Mavis Rowe, Patricia Graham, Lynda Lake, June Roy and Jeannine Geerin, all receiving 20 years of service. Congratulations to all those ladies for their time and effort over the years of service. Unfortunately Lorraine Doohan was not able to attend to receive her certificate for a wonderful effort of 35 years’ service.

During the luncheon I was delighted to present on behalf of the Auxiliary, a donation of $8,000 to the RSL LifeCare Veterans’ Service and $4,000 to the Spur Equine Program. A mighty effort from the ladies in raising these funds for a worthwhile cause. Thank you to Ian Todd and his staff for their effort in making the function a success. A very big thank you to our President Alan Barnes who was MC for the day and did a marvelous effort.

The Auxiliary’s next project is our Christmas raffle commencing in November and we look forward to presenting some wonderful prizes for the event.

Christopher
2ND
Irene
3RD
Alan
4TH
Ross
5TH
Natalie
70 TH ANNIVESARY
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SUB BRANCH PRESIDENT

With the summer season just around the corner, I’m sure everyone will welcome the warmer weather after what has been a very cold and wet winter, although the weather bureau is saying more rain is on the way.

The very pleasing news we received recently was that RSL NSW had approved for Padstow RSL Sub-Branch to become a Chapter of Kingsgrove RSL Sub-Branch, this is a win win situation for both Sub-Branches where we will both be a lot stronger, it will also ensure that Padstow RSL continue to have a presence at their Club and in the community. A big welcome to Trevor Young and all the members of Padstow RSL Sub-Branch, when you see them around the Club give them a warm welcome.

On Sunday 14th August the Sub-Branch held our VP Day Commemoration Service and luncheon, cadets from TS Sirius and 233 St George Regional Cadet Unit, provided the Catafalque Party and Guard. LTCOL Schon Condon GCSJ RFD inspected the Guard and gave an interesting insight into WW2.

Congratulations to the Sub-Branch Auxiliary on their celebratory 70th Anniversary luncheon held at the Club on Saturday 24th September, there were nine (9) Sub-Branches represented with over (100) representatives, the Mayor of Bayside Council Dr Christina Curry was in attendance and Bronte Pollard the Liaison Officer at the National Centre for Veterans Health Care at Concord gave a presentation on the work they are doing with Veterans. The day was a great success.

On 30th October Peter Merlino, Trevor Young and I will be travelling to Newcastle to attend the NSW RSL State Congress, this will be the first face to face Congress in two years, the previous ones were held via zoom and although they achieve an outcome it is not as satisfactory, we will report the outcome of all the motions put forward at the next Sub-Branch meeting.

The Sub-Branch will be holding the Remembrance Day Commemorative Service and luncheon on Sunday 6th November commencing at 10.45am. The TS Sirius and 233 St George cadets will be participating. All Sub-Branch members are welcome to attend and medals to be worn.

The Commemorative services and luncheons held by the Sub-Branch are very well attended these days with Belfield and Bankstown RSL and now Padstow RSL members adding to the numbers.

The Sub-Branch Committee have a very busy period coming up in November with a number of schools and nursing Homes requesting a Remembrance Day Service. Members are welcome to attend please see Secretary Peter Merlino re times and dates of the individual services.

As this is the Christmas edition of the Burst I would take this opportunity on behalf of the Sub-Branch Committee and the members to extend our Best Wishes for Christmas and the New Year to the Board of Directors, Club CEO Ian Todd, the Club Management team, the super helpful office staff and the terrific Club staff who look after the Sub-Branch at our meetings and Commemorative services as well as Poloy Restaurant who provide the great meals at the Commemorative luncheons.

To the Sub-Branch Executive, Committee, Sub-Branch members, the Auxiliary members, you and your families, may you all have a Merry Christmas, a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year.

Our next Sub-Branch General Meeting is on 24th October, followed by 19th December dinner and refreshments which will be provided after the meeting.

“The toughest form of mountain climbing is getting out of a rut” Alan R. Barnes OAM JP – President

SPORTS ADMINISTRATOR

Where has 2022 gone? It seems like only yesterday we celebrated the New Year and with the Festive Season and another New Year now fast approaching this year has gone by way too fast.

Our Darts Club weekly competition is continuing with a lot of fun to be had by all. Some of our Darts members are also competing in an Inter Club competition with details and results in their reports.

The Golf Club are completing their Club Championships when the rain allows them to play and the results could be surprising, so you will have to read the Golf report to catch up on who has been winning.

The Round Robin was not conducted again this year but hopefully will be able to be held next year as it is a great inter club competition which always ends with a lot of laughs.

Our Sporting Clubs Champions will be revealed at the Stars Tribute night on Saturday 3rd December and all Sporting Clubs

members and their partners are encouraged to attend so that you can show your support for your Club Champion and to your Club who provides the funding in the form of Sporting Grants so that you can participant in your chosen sport at a minimal cost.

If you are considering joining a Sporting Club now or in the New Year, just ask at Reception and they will give you the details of who to contact.

In Closing I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Board of Directors, Management and especially the staff for their support over the year towards the Sporting Clubs.

I would also like to wish all the Sporting Clubs, the Club Members, Staff and their families the very best for Christmas, along with a Happy and safe New Year and I look forward to seeing you at the Club.

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RSL SPORTING CLUBS

DARTS CLUB

In my last report our competition team was going into the grand finals against Kurnell. A good game was played but unfortunately we were runners up. May be we can do it next time. Good luck to the team. We are now into our summer competition and enjoying our games each week. It will finish in November.

In August we played our championship for the year. The results were:

Open Champion Robert Mahon Runner Up Michael White

Women’s Singles Rachael Berecz Runner Up Kris Meyer

Men’s Singles Randall Green Runner Up Michael White

Women’s Doubles Jeanette Hollingsworth & Lynda Lake Runners Up Rachael Berecz and Donna Aronis

Men’s Doubles Randall Green and Corey Pinkus Runners Up Michael White and Robert Mahon

Mixed Doubles Kris Meyer and Michael White Runners Up Donna Aronis and Randall Green

A good day was had by all and congratulations to everyone who played, especially to Robert who has become our new champion.

Our darts social nights finish at the end of November and resumes again in January 2023. The darts AGM is in February 2023. If you are interested in playing darts, even if you have never played before, come down and introduce yourself on Friday nights after the raffles in the Diggers Lounge. We have prizes throughout the year on fun nights and a Christmas party at the end of the year. It costs $5 to play each night and there is a player’s draw to be won. If you think you might like to join us leave your name at reception or come and see us on Friday nights. If you do not have darts we have some available for you to have a go.

As this is the last report for the year I would like to thank the Club for their support throughout the year and to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year. Hope to see yo' on Friday nights.

LYNDA LAKE

GOLF CLUB

BARDWELL VALLEY

Outright Winner

19/6/2022

PETER MASON 42 PTS OFF 37 HCP

A Grade Winner GLEN DAVIS 35 PTS OFF 1 HCP

B Grade Winner

JOE KOHU 34 PTS OFF 17 HCP

C Grade Winner PAUL VAITAKI 37 PTS OFF 22 HCP

CAMPBELLTOWN GOLF CLUB 17/7/2022

Outright Winner

JOHN WHITEHEAD 34 PTS OFF 20 HCP

A Grade Winner MICK BOUGOUKAS 31 PTS OFF 8 HCP

B Grade Winner DAVID WATT 30 PTS OFF 16 HCP

C Grade Winner GRAHAN ERRINGTON 33 PTS OFF 26 HCP

WOOLAWARE GOLF CLUB 31/7/2022

Outright Winner MICK BUCK 39 PTS OFF 11 HCP

Division 1 Winner STEVE HODSON 39 PTS OFF 13 HCP

Division 2 Winner JOHN PEHM 39 PTS OFF 23 HCP

CABRAMATTA GOLF CLUB 14/8/2022

Outright Winner TONY DENNIS 39 PTS OFF 18 HCP

A Grade Winner MICK BUCK 35 PTS OFF 9 HCP

B Grade Winner JOE KOHU 34 PTS OFF 17 HCP

C Grade Winner JOHN WILLIAMS 29 PTS OFF 35 HCP

BARDWELL VALLEY GOLF CLUB 28/8/2022

Outright Winner ALAN BARNES 37 PTS OFF 27 HCP

A Grade Winner COLIN KENT 34 PTS OFF 6 HCP

B Grade Winner JOHN GALVIN 36 PTS OFF21 HCP

C Grade Winner GRAHAM ERRINGTON 36 PTS OFF25 HCP

BEXLEY GOLF CLUB 11/9/2022

Outright Winner BEN YEO 34 PTS OFF 29 HCP

Division 1 Winner IAN TODD 31 PTS OFF 16 HCP Division 2 Winner TONY DONNELLAN 30 PTS OFF 22 HCP C/B

Next game 1ST Round Club Championships is at MacArthur Grange Golf Club on 25/9/2022.

Congratulations must go to Club President Alan Barnes as the 2022 R S L Cup Winner. Well done Alan. We are all looking forward to the end of year blast but you will have to wait till next year to find out who the 2022 club champions are.

Merry Christmas to all and hope you have a safe and healthy New year. See you all back in 2023. Well, that’s all folks, rain rain stay away.

HIT THEM STRAIGHT HIT THEM LONG SINK THE PUTT AND THE JOBS DONE

FROM THE DESK OF THE CAPTAIN TONY (LUMPY) DENNIS TIL NEXT TIME.

KINGSGROVE
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Monday 24TH October 2022

Monday 24TH October 2022

Monday 19TH December 2022

Monday 27TH February 2023 AGM

Monday 24TH April 2023

Monday 26TH June 2023

All members of the Sub-Branch are invited to attend subject to the COVID 19 restrictions.

The General Meetings of the Sub-Branch is held on the 4TH Monday of every second month. Time 6.30pm. A two-course meal and refreshments follow the meeting. Members, please note that if a public holiday falls on the above dates, the General Meeting will be held on the 3rd Monday of the Month.

Peter J. Merlino HONORARY SECRETARY

President A.R. Barnes, OAM, JP

Secretary P.J. Merlino

Treasurer P.G. Burgess, JP

Vice President

P.A. Pollard, JP R. Talbott, OAM, JP Committee

T.A. Parsons

J.A. Graham, JP N.L. Arena, JP

Hospital Visitations Officers

R. Talbott, AM, JP

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UP COMING EVENTS

REMEMBRANCE DAY

Sunday 6TH November 2022

Commemoration service starts at 10:45am

ANZAC Day

Tuesday 25TH April 2023

Commemoration service starts at 7am

CORAL SEA DAY

Sunday 7 TH May 2023

Commemoration service starts at 10:45am

HOURS OF OPERATION

Club Trading

Monday 10am - 3am Tuesday 10am - 3am Wednesday 10am - 3am Thursday 10am - 3am Friday 10am - 4am Saturday 10am - 4am Sunday 10am - 3am

Reception Hours

Monday 10am - 3am Tuesday 10am - 3am Wednesday 10am - 3am Thursday 10am - 3am Friday 10am - 4am Saturday 10am - 4am Sunday 10am - 3am

Kids Grove

Friday 5.30pm - 9.30pm Saturday 5.30pm - 9.30pm

Courtesy Bus

Friday 4:30pm - 12:00am

Saturday 4:30pm - 12:00am

Sunday 1:30pm - 9:00pm

Fireside Cafe

Monday 10am - late Tuesday 10am - late Wednesday 10am - late Thursday 10am - late Friday 10am - late Saturday 10am - late Sunday 10am - late

Fireside Brasserie

Monday 12pm - 8:30pm

Tuesday 12pm - 2:30pm | 5pm - 8:30pm Wednesday 12pm - 2:30pm | 5pm - 8:30pm Thursday 12pm - 8:30pm Friday 12pm - 9pm Saturday 12pm - 9pm Sunday 12pm - 8:30pm

Poloy Restaurant

Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 11:30am - 2:30pm | 5:30pm - 9:00pm

Thursday 11:30am - 2:30pm | 5:30pm - 9:00pm Friday 11:30am - 2:30pm | 5:30pm - 9:30pm Saturday 11:30am - 2:30pm | 5:30pm - 9:30pm Sunday 11:30am - 2:30pm | 5:30pm - 9:00pm

The following is a list of Club and Sub Branch officials and members who are JP’s and who are regularly at the Club.

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