Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club journal

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RYDE-EASTWOOD LEAGUES CLUB February, March & April Journal 2016. www.releagues.com.au. Phone 9807 2444

Perfect Holidays Beautiful Destinations Page 15

$18,000 EASTER PROMOTIONS SENIORS’ WEEK Page 9 MOTHER’S DAY Pages 12 & 13

Pages 6 - 8

President’s

Football REPORT

REPORT

With the 2016 Season edging closer, the Football Club wish to advise members, and particularly Wests Tigers supporters, that the REDRLFC will sponsor the West Tigers State Cup team in 2016.

Dear Member, With Christmas and New Year celebrations now over, I hope that all Members had a great time together with family and friends over this period, and that all your wishes come true in 2016.

At this stage there has not been a complete draw for trials for this grade and they will be displayed when they become available.

2016 will be of great importance to our Club with many decisions to be made by your board and management on the future direction that our Club will take. In late February your board and management, together with our relevant consultants, are undertaking a complete review of our Strategic Plan to determine the best possible method to achieve this.

At the time of writing, the Board has agreed to sell the ‘Hawks on Second’ site, and an agreement for sale has been signed for the purchase of the property. The final documentation for the sale should be completed by late May 2016. Full details of the sale will be available in the Club’s Annual Report to members later in the year.

With new rules coming in for the next season, the Club has agreed to supply the four Junior Clubs in our area with headgear to comply with these rules.

The Club has agreed to be the Major Sponsor of the Eastwood Ryde Netball Association (ERNA) team to play in a new competition to be called the Premier League. This Competition has been designed to create a pathway for talented young ladies to progress to higher levels of competition such as the Sydney Swifts and possibly go on to play at the top level of their sport. The team will be named the ‘Erna Hawks’ and the launch for this team will be held in our Club in late February. We wish this team all the best for this forthcoming competition. (For further details refer page 3).

The Club would like to express its sincere thanks to the outgoing coach of the State Cup team, Paul Fletcher. Paul has been an inspiration in his many years in charge of the team and the Club wishes him every success in his future endeavours.

As stated in the previous journal, we will be undertaking some renovations to certain parts of the Club, and I hope that Members will not be too inconvenienced by this work. The first stage, an upgrade of the Club’s auditorium, will be underway and, in fact, almost completed by the time you receive this Journal in early February.

For those members with children or grandchildren looking for a junior league team in 2016, if you type ‘Balmain Junior League’ into your web browser you will be directed to the registration page for all the junior league clubs in the district.

One of our long term Duty Managers, Paul Kowalski, has decided to leave after some 15 years’ service, and we wish Paul all the best in his new endeavours.

New rules have been introduced to Junior Rugby League for 2016, including the mandatory use of mouthguards and headgear. Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club became aware (through our membership of Leagues Clubs Australia) of the difficulties being encountered by Brewarrina Junior League in not only relaunching a junior competition to engage their youth, but also the cost of complying with the new rules. Your club has agreed to meet the cost of this equipment for 2016 for Brewarrina, to complement the great work already done by Leagues Club Australia in fostering Rugby League in this country town. We wish them every success in the coming season.

Your Club continues to trade strongly and at this point, just over half way through a new financial year, we are confident of another strong financial performance.

In conclusion, may I, on behalf of the board and management, thank all members for their continued support of our Club both now and in the future.

Keith Aggett President

BOARD OF DIRECTORS RYDE-EASTWOOD LEAGUES CLUB

K. Aggett

M.L.Chapple

President

Vice President

D. D.Petkovich Petkovich D. Petkovich

J.J. Dunlea Dunlea J. Dunlea

J.J. King

P.P.Moujalli Moujalli P. Moujalli

H Bell

E. E.Gillon Gillon A. Douglas

J.F. McClymont

C.A. C.A.McCarthy McCarthy

C.A. McCarthy General Manager General Manager General Manager

While information and advertisements contained in this journal have been compiled with all due care, RydeEastwood Leagues Club does not warrant or represent that it is free from changes after the journal has been sent to print, errors or omission. Accordingly Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club will not accept any liability for any loss or damage which may be incurred by any person acting in reliance upon the information.

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9am – 4pm,

Mon – Fri

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Chinese New Year

Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 February 2016 Celebrate the Year of the MONKEY at The Golden Hawk Chinese Restaurant Enjoy the authentic Lion Dance on both nights.

The Lion will arrive at the club at around 7.30pm, starting at the Palm Court Bistro then through the Gaming Area, the Function Centre and finishing at the Golden Hawk at about 8pm. A special Chinese Banquet will be available for tables of 6 or 12 persons.

See Page 4 for our

$10,000

‘Year of the Monkey’ Draws.

at The Golden Hawk Restaurant

The perfect romantic setting...

SUNDAY 14 FEBRUARY Make this Valentine’s Day special for you and your partner. Select from our sumptuous Chinese menu, from Mud Crab and King Prawns to Peking Duck, Mongolian Lamb and Salt and Pepper Squid.

All complemented by an extensive wine list.

Don’t forget our intimate selection of desserts to round off your romantic evening.

Ph 9807 2444 for reservations.

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STATE OF ORIGIN II

ISBANE R B , M IU D TA S P R O C N U AT S

E C N IE R E P X E Y T O O F E T A IM LT THE U N O W E B O T S E S S A P LE B U O D ) (3 E E R TH PRIZE DRAW 1 GAME 2 TWO (2) DOUBLE PASSES TO BE WON

airport transfers in Your prize (for 2 people) includes airfares, game meal and prea t, kfas brea Brisbane, accommodation, Wednesday 22 June. on e 2 tickets to the ultimate footy experienc during any NRL game TO ENTER: Purchase a drink at any bar 21 May at 8.30pm. rday Satu between Thursday 3 March and RUNNER UP PRIZES FOR GAME 1: in Game I at ANZ Win one of 3 double passes to State of Orig Stadium on 1 June.

Members only promotion. Members need

not be present to win. LTPM/ 16/000 34

PRIZE DRAW 2 GAME 2 ONE (1) DOUBLE PASS TO BE WON airport transfers in Your prize (for 2 people) includes airfares, game meal, and prea t, Brisbane, accommodation, breakfas on Wednesday 22 June.

2 tickets to the ultimate footy experience bar or make a Bistro TO ENTER: purchase any drink from any between 5pm and May 27 or Coffee Club purchase on Friday and 8.30pm.

5pm een 9.30pm, or on Saturday 28 May betw Draw on Saturday 28 May at 9pm.

Members only promotion. Winners must Terms and conditions apply. LTPM/ 16/000 34

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be present to win.

E3 WIN ONE OF 3 DOUBLE PASSES TO GAM AT ANZ STADIUM ON 13 JULY game from Friday Purchase a drink at any bar during any NRL 3 June to 6pm on Sunday 3 July.

Prizes drawn 6.30pm on Sunday 3 July Members only promotion. Winners need

not be present to win. LTPM/ 16/000 34

Y OFFER SPECIAL TIGERS’ MATCH eDA games in 2016. hom 40 entry tickets on offer for Wests Tigers reception. Ballots club at ’ Record your name in our ‘Footy Book ied by phone. notif ers held one week before each game. Winn For terms and conditions see club flyers

closer to the NRL season start.

COMMUNITY NEWS

READY TO FLY IN 2016 Netball NSW Premier League Netball is coming to Eastwood Ryde Netball Association (ERNA). After successfully gaining one of only eight franchise licenses, ERNA will compete under the name “ERNA Hawks”.

The inaugural 14-week season commences on the 18 April 2016 with games being played at the new $35 million Netball Central located within Sydney Olympic Park.

“We are absolutely thrilled to be involved in this exciting new competition, which will provide a local and elite platform for players, coaches and team officials within the game,” said ERNA President, Anne Doring.

ERNA has had a long association with Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club (RELC), and is excited that the club has come

on board as the ERNA Hawks’ major sponsor in this new venture. The team’s colours (Blue, Silver & Red) are representative of ERNA’s name and traditional colours with the addition of red for RELC, while the RELC’s traditional Hawk mascot will feature prominently in the new logo.

The ERNA Hawks Opens and Under 20’s players have commenced their preseason training, utilising the fantastic facilities at the club’s Fitness Edge Health and Aquatic Centre located within RELC. As official training partners, the Fitness Edge will provide full use of the gym and pool, and will facilitate a wide range of exercise and recovery classes for the players.

RELC ‘MEMBERS ONLY’ OFFER There will be lucky draws during the season to win tickets to cheer on your ERNA Hawks team in a Premier League game.

There also will be a chance to win one of 4 Family Passes to see the grand final rematch between the NSW Swifts and the Queensland Firebirds at the Allphones Arena on 29 May 2016.

So don’t forget to put your name down before you miss out!

For your chance to win the family passes above, simply register your name at Club reception from 1st February to be eligible. Names will be drawn on a ballot basis, with all winners being notified via phone.

Proudly sponsored by

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$10,000

CHINESE NEW YEAR ‘YEAR OF THE MONKEY’ PROMOTIONS THURSDAY 25 FEBRUARY MAJOR CASH PRIZES

$5,000 MEMBERS’ DRAW 2016 is The Year of the Monkey, and you could win $2,000

CA$H!

TO ENTER, Swipe your membership card between 6.00pm – 8.00pm. The draws start from 8.35pm. LTPS/16/00160

$5,000

PREMIER REWARDS DRAW

MAJOR PRIZES ON OFFER

(only open to members with Prestige, Elite or Premium status in the club’s Premier Rewards Programme).

3 x $1,000

Swipe between 8.15pm and 9.00pm. The draw starts at the conclusion of the main members’ draw (see above). All prizes are in Visa cards with a cash value that can be used in over 3,000 stores.

LTPM/15/00676. There is no Money Wheel promotion on this night. See club flyers for all draw details and timings.

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1 x $2,000 1 x $1,000 1 x $500 2 x $250 3 x $200 4 x $100

See page 1 for our special Lion Dance and Chinese New Year Banquet held on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 Feb at the Golden Hawk Chinese Restaurant.

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4 x $500

COMMUNITY NEWS

Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club has joined the Sista Code movement, a joint initiative with the Leagues Club Association (LCA) and RSL and Services Clubs Association. The aim of the initiative is to help local women and children housed in refuges by providing them with much needed vital goods, toys and vouchers.

The Sista Code is a movement that reaches out to all and nurtures women in many ways. We at Ryde-Eastwood are very pleased and proud to be a part of this community initiative.

At the end of International Women’s Week on 13 March the club will deliver all collected goods to our local refuge.

We will be setting up a collection point within the Club and we are reaching out to the goodwill of all our members to drop off any items they can spare, from 1 March, that would make a mum and her children smile and feel special, loved and cared for by their community!

Items may include, Hand bags, female and children’s clothing, new sheets, pillows, doonas, new make-up and toiletries etc.

WELL DONE TEAM IN THE SUN HERALD 10KM FUNDRAISER! Seven years in and still going strong, Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club staff members turned out in force to complete in the 2015 Sun Herald Summer Starter 10km fundraiser. 34 staff members competed for Team Ryde-Eastwood, which finished ninth overall in the 10km teams, and a mighty THIRD in the corporate team challenge!

are getting behind this event, and thanks to The Fitness Edge’s support with training and fitness we expect 2016 to be bigger and better than ever.

Adam Angelini was first over the line for the team in a whirlwind time of 44.54 seconds. Second went to Angelo Emirian who clocked up an excellent time of 53.31 seconds. We are also very proud to report that the Club raised $3,600 for the Children’s Medical Research Institute.

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Special Easte $3,000 EASTER RAFFLE WEDNESDAY 23 MARCH Ticket sales between 6.00pm – 7.40pm The draw starts at 7.45pm

We’re giving away fantastic Easter prizes including: SPECIAL EASTER HAMPERS, SEAFOOD TRAYS, WINE PACKS and of course EASTER EGGS!

PLUS “LUCKY LAST” PRIZE

iPad Mini up for grabs!

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er Promotions $10,000 EASTER DRAWS THURSDAY 24 MARCH

MAJOR CASH PRIZES

$5,000

MEMBERS’ BIG CA$H DRAW

1 x $2,000 1 x $1,000 1 x $500 2 x $250 3 x $200 4 x $100

Your chance to win $2,000 CA$H! TO ENTER, Swipe your membership card between 6.00pm – 8.00pm.

The draws start at 8.35pm.

LTPS/15/10198

$5,000

PREMIER REWARDS DRAW (only open to members with Prestige, Elite or Premium status in the club’s Premier Rewards Programme).

Swipe between 8.15pm and 9.00pm. The draw starts at the conclusion of the main members’ draw (see above). All prizes are in Visa cards with a cash value that can be used in over 3,000 stores.

MAJOR PRIZES ON OFFER

3 x $1,000 4 x $500

LTPM/15/00676. There is no Money Wheel promotion on this night. See club flyers for all details.

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Special Easter Promotions

$5,000

MEMBERS’ CA$H DRAWS MONDAY 28 MARCH

$2,000 MEMBERS’ CASH DRAW A minimum of $2,000 to be won. Swipe 3.30pm - 5.30pm.

The draw starts at 6pm. LTPM/15/00667

$3,000

PREMIER REWARDS DRAW

(only open to members with Prestige, Elite or Premium status in the club’s Premier Rewards Programme).

A minimum of $3,000 to be won. Swipe 6.00pm - 7.30pm.

The draw starts at 8pm All prizes in Visa cards.

LTPM/ 15/00667. See club flyers for details. NB: NO BINGO ON FRIDAY 25 OR MONDAY 28 MARCH.

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Seniors’ Week

SPECIALS

THE

PALM COURT BISTRO

Monday 4 – Friday 8 April - Seniors’ TWO GREAT $2 MEAL DEALS! 1. A two-course meal at the Palm Court Bistro (lunch only) or a $10 credit on any bistro meal.

OR 2. Any top-shelf savoury dish with salad or a $10 credit on any Coffee Club purchase.

$2 Luncheon

PANTRY RAFFLE, TUESDAY 5 APRIL

Buy $5 and receive $5 worth of FREE raffle tickets when you present your Seniors’ Card or Pension Travel Card. Tickets on sale 1pm. Raffle starts at 2pm.

FINAL FRIDAY RAFFLE, FRIDAY 8 APRIL

Buy $5 and receive $5 worth of FREE raffle tickets when you present your Seniors’ Card or Pension Travel Card. Tickets on sale 5.30pm. The raffle starts at 6.30pm.

Conditions apply.

PLUS!

$2 LUNCHEON CONDITIONS: Entitlement is one (1) $2 voucher per member for the week, valid on the day of issue only. To participate in the $2 meal deal or other seniors’ week promotions, members will be required to show a valid seniors’ card or pension travel card.

Each senior citizen member will receive a free 355ml Coca-Cola soft drink.

Purchase your $2 MEAL DEAL and FREE DRINK VOUCHER from Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club reception between 11am – 2pm any day during Seniors’ Week (Mon 4 - Fri 8 April). See conditions.

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INTERNAL CLUB NEWS BRIDGE CLUB If you have played Bridge in the past, then why not join your fellow club members at one of our regular play sessions. No partner is needed, as we will look after you. Monday: 12.45pm to 3.45pm or Tuesdays 7.30pm to 10.30pm. If you would like an introduction to the latest innovations in Bridge bidding and play then come to our coaching sessions from 10.15am to 12 noon each Monday.

CAMERA CLUB In 2016 members of RELC will be able to view the efforts of the Camera Club more often. The Club will display members’ work on screens around the club as well as the Head-On exhibition later in the year. Last year we were involved with this Australia-wide photographic exhibition for the first time. This year it will be even larger. The enthusiasm of our members doesn’t wane and we enter several three-way competitions so that they can exhibit photos around the state and the world.

Members are also supported with outings where they can practice their photography. This year we are planning to go out and photograph the 18ft Skiffs and Balmoral Beach at sunrise.

These outings are designed so that more adept members can show novices certain techniques and improve their camera knowledge. Do you like photography? Can you spare a couple of Monday nights a month, then why not join? Come along for the night for free to see how we operate; we’re a friendly bunch. The next meeting is February 8th at 7.30pm.

CHESS CLUB The 2015 RELC Chess Club Championship finals were completed in November. The joint winners were Arthur Huynh and Donato Mallari (same as last year!) with Steven Liu in third place. The club’s “Classic” tournament finished in early December and was won by Christopher Ball (last year’s winner also) with Egon Cardenas in second place. Division 2 was won by Shane Dibley and Alan Marton. In late November, the club hosted the NSW Blitz Championships (5 minutes per player for the whole game), which was won by Anton Smirnov with a perfect 11/11, with Stanislav Berezovski second and Blair Mandla third. The club’s annual general meeting was held on 20 January 2016. It will be followed by the club’s Rapid Play championship tournament in the first three weeks of February. As always, new players of any standard are welcome on Wednesdays at 7:30pm. Visit our website at www.rydeeastwoodchessclub.blogspot.com. Contact Les Mikolajczyk (0412 970 059) or Rob Watson (0408 463 759).

EUCHRE CLUB The Euchre Club celebrated the end of year with a dinner in the Golden Hawk Restaurant. Patron Paul Moujalli and his wife Dianne attended along with Euchre Club members and their partners. A great night was had by all.The climax of the evening was the announcement of our yearly prize winners.

Hearty congratulations to: 1st Ivy Hitchens; 2nd John King; and 3rd Ray Stewart. Monthly winners - September: 1st John King; 2nd Rhonda Fekete. October: 1st Peter Keast; 2nd Charles Madafiglio. November: 1st Margaret Campbell; 2nd Bede Bendeich. An invitation is extended to all experienced euchre club players to join our games on Wednesday evenings at 7.20pm in the Willandra room. At the conclusion of the evening a light supper is served. For further information please contact our president Don Baillie on 9869 2857. Maria Lea

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THE FISHING CLUB The 2015 fishing year went off with little fishing action due to four cancelled trips owing to bad weather. The first was in May with three more following on 1st, 15th and 29th November.

Our August trip was our best outing month with 66.75 kg of fish caught. Our overall catch for the year was 244.95kgs.

Two of our regular prize winners took out the trophies again: Michael Cheng, our multi-time winner, caught the heaviest bag of the year with 29.64kg, and Steve Adamson caught the biggest fish, a 1.55kg Morwong.The fishing club organises monthly deep-sea charter boat fishing trips on the first Sunday of most months. Any interested club member should contact Michael Cheng on 0449 518 357, or attend the monthly fishing club meeting on the third Thursday of each month at 8pm. Fishing Club President, Trevor Fahey.

GOLF CLUB Round two of the Championships was held at Richmond with congratulations to Rick Beves and Terry Ludlow, winners, and runners-up Fernsy and Daryl Allwood. The final round was battled out at The Springs, and congratulations go to Sharon Norton winning on countback from TC. Our 2015 Champion is Steve Ferns and the A-Grade Net Winner Rick Beves and B-Grade David Tompkins. The President’s Cup was battled out at Penrith, with congratulations to Eric Goh, narrowly beating the President himself, TTT. Windsor hosted a Best Ball Team Event winners were Colin Cope and Valery P. with runners-up Jeff Akers and Tim Ludlow on count back from a number of teams.

The Guzzlers Cup at Lynwood for 2015 is awarded to Ulla Wood (or should that be the Champagne Flute)? Winners on the day were Ulla Wood and Jeff Akers, runners-up were Steve Ferns and Daryl Allwood. Cabramatta hosted a Single Stableford, and congratulations to Rick Beves and Valery P., runner-up. Hams’ day was a huge success with congratulations to Tim Ludlow and Alan Henderson winning the large hams, and slightly smaller hams went to Sharon Norton and Keith Chan, with hampers to Steve Ferns and Alan Russell. See you next year for another year of golf. Don’t forget to check the website for full results at www.relgolfclub.com. Annika

February we hold our Annual General Meeting so please come along and vote as your input is very important and the AGM is a perfect time for suggestions (or complaints - few we hope).

Our monthly bus trips are booked for the next few months and again we are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with lunch and entertainment at the Waterview Restaurant, Berowra Waters.

We have our days away (yet to be finalised) and our strolls around Sydney on the first Monday of the month. We meet on the first and third Thursday of each month at 11am in the function rooms and for those who like a game of cards; this takes place every Thursday at 1.30pm in the Hawk’s Lounge.

Our annual fee is $5, so come and meet some new friends.

For more info please contact Marie Weston on 9638 7419 SQUASH CLUB What an amazing year 2015 was for the Squash Club. The club started the year with one team reaching the Grand Finals and also ended the year in the same manner. Congratulations to the Division 5 team, who fought their way to the Grand Finals (after finishing the rounds in third place), but who were unlucky on the night. The New Year heralds the Squash Club AGM; so stay tuned for further details regarding this event.The Squash Club is always looking to increase our membership numbers and therefore to enter more teams in future competitions.

Anyone interested in playing competitively should contact Ernie Speed on 9807 3348. All players are welcome. Happy Squashing for 2016.

TRAVELLING BOWLS CLUB We thoroughly enjoyed our Christmas lunch held at RydeEastwood Leagues club on Friday 11 December 2015. We had a great attendance and hope everyone had a good bowling year. The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Thursday 4 February 2016 at 7pm at Ryde-Eastwood Leagues. Please come along and support and nominate the new committee for the 2016 year. Our first trip for 2016 will be to Towradgi Bowling Club on Sunday 21 February 2016, then on Sunday 17 April 2016 we are off to Picton Bowling Club, so please come along and join in the fun. If we didn’t see you before Christmas, we trust you had a very Merry and safe Christmas and a happy New Year. We hope to see you on the bus in 2016.

INDOOR BOWLS The Wednesday ladies’ Consistency Award was won this year For further information please contact Robyn Newton on 9858

by Olive Meredith with Cath Lynn runner-up. The Thursday 3014, Milly Farrell on 9872 7949, Jan De Vries on 9872 7949 Consistency Awards were won by Narelle Waldock (ladies) or Maria Armstrong on 9888 6359 . with Shirley Robinson runner-up and Jim Corcoran (men) with Jim Harvey runner-up. Congratulations to these players. TRAVEL CLUB We were pleased to welcome our Patron, Mr Jack King, to The Travel Club has enjoyed several wonderful outings over our well-attended Christmas function, and thank Sidney and the past few months, ending 2015 with our famous traditional his staff for their very enjoyable menu. We are grateful to the Christmas party, which was enjoyed by all who attended. We Board of Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club for their continued would like to take this opportunity to thank our Patron, Mr. support. To those of our members who have been unwell, Keith Aggett, for his support during the past year and to wish we wish you a speedy recovery. We look forward to another him and all RELC members a prosperous and healthy New enjoyable year of social bowls, and to those of our members Year. Upcoming events include: who will compete in various championships, we wish you January: Australia Day breakfast in the Club. good luck and good bowling. New members are always February: A day on the water including a ferry ride from welcome to join either of our groups. Ladies play Wednesday Church Point with stopovers for morning tea and lunch.

10.30am – 2 pm. and mixed play Thursday nights 7.15 pm– March: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Buttai Barn with all the 10 pm. Enquiries phone Cath m: 0413 600 019 or Narelle merriment that only the Irish can do.

We meet in the Ryedale Room at the club on the first Tuesday 8065 9284. of the month. We are always happy to welcome new members, both men and women. For more information on these events SENIORS CLUB Christmas 2015 has passed and another year has begun. We or our meetings please contact Yvonne Steel (President) on hope all our members had a lovely Christmas and 2016 will 9878 1164, Helen Tuckwell (Treasurer) on 9809 4335 or be a safe and healthy year for everyone. On Thursday 18th Gordon Irving (Secretary) on 9871 8358.

$10,000 APRIL SHOWERS THURSDAY 28 APRIL

$5,000 MEMBERS’ DRAW

Your chance to ‘Shower’ yourself in cash this April and win $2,000!

TO ENTER: Swipe your membership card between 6.00pm – 8.00pm.

The draws start from 8.35pm.

MAJOR CASH PRIZES 1 x $2,000

2 x $250

1 x $1,000

3 x $200

1 x $500

4 x $100

LTPS/15/10197. There is no Money Wheel promotion on this night.

$5,000

PREMIER REWARDS DRAW (only open to members with Prestige, Elite or Premium status in the club’s Premier Rewards Programme).

Swipe between 8.15pm and 9.00pm. The draw starts at the conclusion of the main members’ draw (see above).

All prizes are in Visa cards with a cash value that can be used in over 3,000 stores.

LTPM/15/00667.

See club flyers for all details.

MAJOR PRIZES ON OFFER

3 x $1,000 4 x $500

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Mother’s Day 2 ‘Nearest the Jackpot’ Cash Raffle & $2,000 Mother’s Day Cash Draw

WEDNESDAY 4 MAY ‘NEAREST THE JACKPOT’ RAFFLE $1,100 in Cash Plus $250 in Prizes (See prize display closer to draw).

Includes a $400 MAJOR PRIZE. Tickets are 5 numbers for $1.

Sales from 6.00pm – 7.35pm.

The raffle starts at 7.40pm.

Winning numbers are drawn and winners compete by spinning the money wheel ‘Nearest to the Jackpot’ segment. See club flyers for details.

$2,000 MUM’S CASH PROMOTION Swipe from 6pm to 7.30pm.

The draw starts at 8.35pm.

MAJOR PRIZES ON OFFER

1 x $1,000 5 x $200 LTPM/15/00667

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Mother’s Day Dining Guide

SUNDAY 8 MAY ALL YOU CAN EAT HOT AND COLD BUFFET INCLUDING PRAWNS AND OYSTERS Plus Live entertainment by renowned pianist Peter Beard Reserved Seating. ADULTS $45.00 per head CHILDREN $24.00 (4 -12 years). UNDER 4 FREE LUNCH ONLY 12:00pm – 3:00pm Bookings from Monday 21 March. Full payment required at time of booking.

THE PALM COURT BISTRO WITH ALFRESCO DINING Steaks, Seafood, Asian, Pasta, Vegetarian and much more for mum to enjoy.

Lunch from 11.45am. Dinner from 5.00pm (20% Discount for Members). Conditions apply.

LUNCH - 12pm – 3pm Dinner from 5.30pm GOLDEN HAWK CHINESE RESTAURANT Mouth-watering Chinese cuisine.

(No western dishes available on the day).

Yum cha also available 11.00am – 3.00pm.

For coffee, cakes, and casual dining, there’s plenty for mum to choose from at The Coffee Club.

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30 Days for $49 ‘KickStart’ Package

Realise your New Year’s fitness goals by joining the Fitness Edge ‘KickStart’ revolution.

For just $49 for 30 days you can ‘KickStart’ your fitness goals with: • An exclusive membership to the Fitness Edge.

• Three FREE personal training sessions.

• KickStart also includes access to our group fitness classes, and access to our 25-metre pool and aqua classes.

THIS OFFER ONLY AVAILABLE UNTIL 29th FEBRUARY Exclusive Offer . . . if you decide to upgrade your membership before the end of your package to a 12-month membership or a direct debit plan, we will waive our normal joining fee plus we will credit the $49 to your Ryde-Eastwood Leagues membership card for use on food and beverage purchases throughout the club. Conditions apply.

$240

Value for $49!

7 DAYS* FOR $7 SPECIAL OFFER We are offering a special trial until the end of February where you may visit the Fitness Edge 7 times for just $7, or just one dollar ($1) per visit. Come and give us a go! Try out our Group Fitness – Cardio – Pool – and Weights.

FEBRUARY’S $49 KICKSTART CONDITIONS: * First time users only * Subject to Exercise Safety Screening * Not valid for under 18s (please contact the Club reception for information on junior membership) * Not valid with any other offer. Offer ends at 9pm on 29/02/16. Members taking up “Kickstart” packages have 30 Days to upgrade to exclusive offer. *New members taking up 7 Days for $7 are excluded from the Kickstart offer, and must take their 7 days consecutively.

See Fitness Edge reception for details or visit www.thefitnessedge.com.au or phone 9808 7633.

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Holiday Units BA L OA H S

BALLOT DATES FOR 2016: CLOSING DATES FOR THE BALLOT FOR JULY AND SEPT/OCT SCHOOL HOLIDAYS, 2016. July holidays - 14th February.

Sept/Oct - 31st March

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ACTUAL LOCATION

4 x 3 bedroom units. These units are beachfront units with a view over Shoal Bay to Hawks Nest and the Tomaree headland. Each unit has water views from all living areas including the bedrooms. Each unit has three bedrooms with ensuite, kitchen, lounge, dining room and a fully-equipped internal laundry.

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MARKHAM COURT

Your choice of 2 x 2 bedroom units. Ideally situated in Surfers Paradise, these modern self-contained units are minutes from the best of the Gold Coast. The units are only a short walk to Jupiters Casino, the beach, shops, and close to entertainment, theme parks and tourist attractions. For more information on this resort visit:

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OCEAN PLAZA RESORT

ACTUAL LOCATION

Six (6) units in high rise accommodation (15th - 21st floors) across the road from the famous Coolangatta beach with fantastic waterfront views, Ocean Plaza at Coolangatta is a total resort. It rises above Coolangatta shopping resort, which contains more than 10 restaurants and food outlets, specialty shops, tavern, cinemas, a nightclub, library and much more. • Heated swimming pool and spa • Vibrosauna • Barbecue • Games room • Kiddies’ wading pool • Tennis courts.

Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club holiday units offer quality accommodation in the best locations with the best prices.

COOLANGATTA - OCEAN PLAZA RESORT

BROADBEACH

Six (6) units in high rise accommodation (15th - 21st floors) across the road from the famous Coolangatta beach with fantastic waterfront views. There are four (4) two bedroom, two bathroom units and two (2) large three bedroom, two bathroom units.

Two (2) x two bedroom ground floor units within walking distance to the beach, Broadbeach shopping centre and Jupiters Casino. A fantastic location.

These units are located at Ocean Plaza Resort with a shopping centre right at your doorstep.

Your weekly rates:

Four (4) modern 3 bedroom units with superb water views, and directly across the road from Shoal Bay Beach.

2 bedroom Off Peak $870 3 bedroom Off Peak $1,110

Peak $1,570 Peak $1,900

You can reduce these rates by a further 12-20% if you have earned sufficient membership reward points (250) in one year. (See website – holiday units for full details).

Off Peak $650

Peak $1,050

SHOAL BAY

Two (2) 3 bedroom units 200 metres from the beach and shopping centre. Adjacent to a park.

Various rate options depending on the time of year – see our website for details.

For full details on all Holiday Units refer to our website (details below).

FOR FULL DETAILS ON PRICING, VISIT THE CLUB’S WEBSITE AT: www.releagues.com.au (then Facilities & Services then Holiday Units) For reservations please contact Barbara Schmitt on 9808 7602 between 9am - 4pm Monday to Friday, or visit Club Reception.

Let us show you

The World Canada & Alaska Including a 7-night cruise of the spectacular Alaskan Inside Passage plus the 2-Day Rocky Mountaineer train.

A 22-Day group tour package from $7,890pp twin share.

Price includes airfares & taxes, cruise, coach tour & port charges.

Depart 11 June.

Be quick as Earlybird Savings are up to $601pp!

Excellent value from

Croatia & Slovenia… with Northern Italy Featuring Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Hvar & Korcula Islands, Ljubljana, Lake Bled, Postojna Caves, the Italian Lakes and Cinque Terre. 28-Day Best of Croatia, Slovenia & Northern Italy.

All inclusive tour, airfares, ‘all must do’ sightseeing, all breakfasts, dinners and stopovers. Departing 24 August.

$9,990pp

(Twin Share)

$7,890pp

Croatia & Slovenia…

Featuring Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Hvar & Korcula Islands, Ljubljana, Lake Bled, Postojna Caves, Prague, Cesky Krumlov and many UNESCO Sites. 21-Day Best of Croatia & Slovenia & Northern Italy. All inclusive tour… all airfares, ‘all must do’ sightseeing, all breakfasts & dinners, gratuities and stopovers. No hidden extras.

Departing 24 August.

$7,350pp

(Twin Share)

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Sicily & Malta

Sorrento & Isle of Capri extension option Featuring Valley of the Temples, Mt Etna, Aeolian Islands, Valletta & Gozo. A well-paced 19-Day exclusive tour, mostly two night-stays, most meals and all ‘must do’ sightseeing - with no optional tours necessary!

Departing 8 September.

$7,390pp

Twin Share

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Bonjour Southern France!

Featuring some of France’s awarded ‘Most Beautiful Towns’ in the regions of Provence, Dordogne, Languedoc & Midi-Pyrenees. Plus cruise the beautiful and rugged Rhone Valley. A carefully planned 25-Day semi-independent holiday package. Visit over 12 beautiful towns and magnificent scenery in a 7-seat van with ample free time.

Plus a 7-night cruise of the Ardeche Gorges, Pont du Gard, and medieval Avignon, Arles, Vienne, Tournon and the Old Town of Lyon.

Ten departures. Prices start from

$8,990pp

Twin Share

Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica & Malta Featuring Valley of the Temples, Mt Etna, Aeolian Islands, Alghero, Madallen Islands, Smeralda Coast, Bonofacia, Ajaccio, Valletta & Gozo. An exceptional well-paced 25-Day exclusive tour incorporating magnificent attractions and all ‘must do’ sightseeing - with no optional tours necessary!

Departing 15 September.

Tour Price

$9,360pp

Twin Share

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Most Beautiful Villages of France

Experience the real charm and character of many picturesque medieval towns, with many awarded the prestigious classification of “Most Beautiful Villages of France”. A 21-Day semiindependent holiday package. Strategically based and mostly 4-Night stays and join prearranged day tours in a 7-seat van with ample free time. Leisurely explore the magnificent scenery of Provence, Dordogne and Pyrenees regions.

$7,380pp

Twin Share

Cruising Europe’s Great Rivers

Poland & Czech Republic

Rhine, Main & Danube Rivers

Featuring a short luxury 7-day coach tour that includes Czestochowa, Warsaw, Krakow and Wieliczka Salt Mines. Plus a semi-independent Prague, Kutna Hora, Telc and Cesky Krumlov tour. Characteristic castles highlighted with unspoilt landscape of Bohemia. All inclusive, airfares, ‘all must do’ sightseeing, all breakfasts & dinners.

20-Day Fly/Cruise Holiday Package.

Includes 14-Day luxury cruise from Budapest to Cologne, return airfares, taxes and two stopovers.

14-Day Cruise only from Budapest to Cologne only $2,990pp Twin Share

Prices from

$7,290pp

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7 Departures.

VALUE from

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MONEY WHEE DRAW DATES

Are you a Solo Traveller but don’t want to travel alone?

The following dates provide th Thursday Money Wheel Draw February through April 2016.

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Monday to Wednesday on 9807 5188 APRIL 2016

7 April - Draw as normal Ph 9807 5188 Office hours: 10.00am - 5.30pm (weekdays) 14 April - Draw as normal Email: sales@travelabouttours.com.au Website: www.travelabouttours.com.au 21 April - Draw as normal

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LINE DANCING AT RYDE-EASTWOOD LEAGUES CLUB Unfortunately, due to club refurbishment, there will be no line dancing at the club from now until 17 February.

However, we will get straight back into it after that, and we also have a social booked for Saturday 27 February.

Our ‘ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS’ sessions are always a big hit in our club every Wednesday at 7pm and Thursday at 12 noon, with very affordable casual rates and no term fees. It’s a great form of exercise in a friendly and informal atmosphere. Member Beginners’ Price: $5.50

NEXT LINE DANCE SOCIAL Saturday 27 Feb 2016 7pm to 11pm.

Members $5.50.

Non-Members $8.80

So why not come and join a fun session of dancing and exercise with our energetic leader, Boot Scootin’ Julie Talbot (left).

JULIE TALBOT $1,000 THURSDAY

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THUR 14TH APRIL BLINKY BILL THE MOVIE 1.30pm

TUES 19TH APRIL TWO BY TWO 11.00am

THUR 21ST APRIL MINIONS 1.30pm

Note: Children must be accompanied by an adult for the entire length of the movie (legal requirements). $1 Ticket conditions: Tickets are only available to members. Limit of 6 tickets per member. Tickets only available after 10am on the day of the movie. No admittance to the auditorium until 30mins before movie commences.

No reserve seating. Movies subject to change.

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THE INTERACTIVE JACKPOD IS BACK AT

PREMIER REWARDS LUCKY $588 DRAW

Year of the Monkey

MONDAY 1 FEBRUARY TO SUNDAY 28 FEBRUARY (only open to members with Prestige, Elite or Premium status in the club’s Premier Rewards Programme).

Week 1: Week 2: Week 3: Week 4:

Monday 1 - Sunday 7 February Monday 8 - Sunday 14 February Monday 15 - Sunday 21 February Monday 22 - Sunday 28 February

SWIPE TIMES: 12pm - 2.30pm, 5pm - 7.30pm and 10pm to close.

Once you have swiped at the Jackpod terminal the game begins. Instructions on how to play the game are on club flyers near the terminal.

An updated “live” daily leader board (based on individual member’s accumulated score amounts) will be shown around the club on digital networks of the top 8 players with the highest accumulated scores across the week.

Every Sunday the top 8 winners will receive the following prize amounts: • 1st place - $188 cash • 2nd place - $108 cash • 3rd place - $88 cash • 4th place - $68 cash • 5th place - $58 cash • 6th place - 2800 points • 7th place - 2800 points • 8th place - 2200 points Winners will be published at the terminals on the Monday following the week’s promotion. All cash winners (1st-5th) will be able to claim their prize from the cashier, and bonus point winners (6th-8th) will receive their points automatically on to their account.

$888 SECOND CHANCE PREMIER REWARDS DRAW - Sunday 28 February

Keep all your second chance draw tickets and bring them back for the Second Chance draw at 6.05pm on Sunday 28 February when there will be $888 cash up for grabs. The barrel opens between 4pm and 6pm. The 5 prizes are: Cash - 1st: $488, 2nd: $108, Points - 3rd: $98, 4th: $98, 5th: $96 Points. (No second chance draw tickets will be issued between 5pm and 7.30pm or 10pm till Close on Sunday 28 February).

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TUESDAY 1 MARCH TO SUNDAY 27 MARCH Week 1: Week 2: Week 3: Week 4:

Tuesday 1 - Sunday 6 March Monday 7 - Sunday 13 March Monday 14 - Sunday 20 March Monday 21 - Sunday 27 March

SWIPE TIMES: 12pm - 2.30pm, 5pm - 7.30pm and 10pm to close.

Once you have swiped at the Jackpod terminal the game begins. Instructions on how to play the game are on club flyers near the terminal.

An updated “live” daily leader board (based on individual member’s accumulated score amounts) will be shown around the club on digital networks of the top 10 players with the highest accumulated scores across the week.

Every Sunday the top 10 winners will receive the following prize amounts: • 1st place - $150 cash • 2nd place - $100 cash • 3rd place - $70 cash • 4th place - $50 cash • 5th place - $50 cash • 6th place – 2500 points • 7th place - 2500 points • 8th, 9th and 10th place - 1000 points

Winners will be published at the terminals on the Monday following the week’s promotion.

All cash winners (1st-5th) will be able to claim their prize from the cashier, and bonus point winners (6th-10th) will receive their points automatically on to their account.

$500 SECOND CHANCE DRAW - Sunday 27 March

Keep all your second chance draw tickets and bring them back for the Second Chance draw at 6.05pm on Sunday 27 March when there will be $500 cash up for grabs. The barrel opens between 4pm and 6pm. (No second chance draw tickets will be issued between 5pm and 7.30pm or 10pm till Close on Sunday 27 March). Winners must be present. LTPM/15/00667

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DID YOU KNOW THAT ALL RYDE-EASTWOOD LEAGUES CLUB MEMBERS GET A 10% DISCOUNT ON ALL COFFEE CLUB MEALS?

EVERY THURSDAY 4.30PM - 10PM NO COUPON REQUIRED

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BUY ONE MEAL

30/04/16

GET THE SECOND HALF PRICE! 31/10/13

Holmans

WE HAVE MOVED! NEW STORE

EASTWOOD SHOPPING CENTRE 160 ROWE STREET, EASTWOOD (below Woolworths)

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experience Win a Hamilton Island for 2 persons

valued at $3,000! plus $300 spending money Prize includes 3 nights’ accommodation at the Reef View Hotel, Hamilton Island, airport transfers, daily breakfast and unlimited access to the island shuttle service. Includes Flights.

To enter, simply purchase any glass of Wild Oats wine.

MEMBERS’ PRICE: GLASS $4.60 BOTTLE $21.00 PRIZE DRAWN ON THURSDAY 31 MARCH @ 7pm.

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NRL THURSDAY & FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY $3.60 VB SCHOONERS during NRL games on Thursday & Friday nights.

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$4.20 Bottle

$19.00

Feb/Mar Coopers Pale Ale On Tap

With its fruity and floral characters, balanced with a crisp bitterness, Coopers Pale Ale has a compelling flavour which is perfect for every occasion.

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Every Coopers Pale Ale purchase goes in the draw to “Win a Coopers Retro Cooler” valued at $200 Drawn Thursday 31 March at 7pm All prices include members’ 20% discount. Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club encourages the sensible consumption of alcohol. LTPM/16/00034 FEB MAR APR 2016

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ACHIEVEMENTS AND MILESTONES Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club recently presented gifts and badges to a number of staff who reached employment milestones in the last year. General Manager Chris McCarthy noted that “The Club has a very large proportion of long serving staff, ranging from 5 years up to 40+ years and the Club is very thankful for their ongoing service and loyalty.”

From left to right: BACK ROW: Martin Westbrook (Beverage), 20 years. Peter Beard (Entertainment) 25 years. Phillip Poutawa (Bar) 5 years. Paul Kowalski (Duty Manager) 15 years. Stewart Greally (Gaming) 5 years. Konrad Zielinkski (Bar / Pokies) 5 years. Peter Japp (Maintenance) 10 years.

Left to right: Dimitrios Koutrelakos (Functions), 5 years. Karen Stansfield (Gaming), 25 years.

General Manager Chris McCarthy congratulating Robert Galic (Gaming), 15 years.

FRONT ROW: Leila Brand (Cashier Desk) 10 years. Erin Dewhurst (Fitness Edge) 5 years. Leanne Mooy (Swim School) 15 years. Anna Jazowy (Floor Manager) 15 years. Therese Wells (Pokie attendant) 35 years.

Left to right: Liz Langmead (Fitness Edge) 5 years alongside Group Fitness Coordinator, Bex McGregor

Eleace Rose (Fitness Edge) 5 years.

Left to right: Jos Delavega (Fitness Edge) 10 years alongside Fitness Edge Manager, Chris Kalligas.

Right to left: Nick Waddington (Fitness Edge Swim School) 5 years alongside Swim School Coordinator, Jo Furness.

Left to right: Deb Underwood (Fitness Edge) 5 years alongside Fitness Edge Manager, Chris Kalligas.

A SPECIAL MILESTONE . . .

Sograt Acopian, better known as Si from the Barber Shop & Hairstylist, located near the club’s Palm Court Bistro, has been trimming the locks of many satisfied Club members for over 30 YEARS! That is an amazing milestone and we congratulate Si on his continuing longevity in serving Ryde-Eastwood customers. Si’s business caters for the whole family from grandparents to preschoolers.

The Barber Shop is located adjacient to the Club’s bistro.

Remember to show Si or his members of staff your membership card to obtain your special member’s rate. That’s just one of the many benefits of belonging to Ryde-Eastwood.

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BOOK NOW. Showtime at 8pm.

Members $18 Non-Members $22 A celebration of the timeless songs, stories, characters and legendary voices of Willie Nelson and Roy Orbison. John Robertson and Mark Shelley as Willie Nelson and Roy Orbison, without a doubt, perform the world’s best characterisations of Willie & Roy. Their appearance, voices, manner and ‘spirit’ of Willie & Roy are uncanny! The story begins when during a Willie Nelson concert, Roy appears for one final unforgettable performance. Share the highs, lows, laughter and sadness of their lives. On the Road Again, To All the Girls I’ve loved Before, Always on My Mind, Pretty Woman, Crying, Only the Lonely. Their list of songs seems endless.

SELTIC SIRENS 8PM, SATURDAY 5th MARCH

BOOK NOW. Showtime at 8pm.

Members $18 Non-Members $22 With the exciting build-up to St. Patrick’s Day, The Seltic Sirens will transport you to Ireland with traditional & popular favourites played on the Celtic harp, Irish drums, pennywhistles and fiddle. The Sirens’ stunning vocals and visuals bring magic to this time of year. Enjoy renditions of songs like Danny Boy, All Souls Night, Skye Boat Song, Orinoco Flow

by Enya & songs from The Corrs, Moody Blues, Cat Stevens, Simon & Garfunkel and more.

SCOT ROBIN IS BUDDY HOLLY 8PM, SATURDAY 19th MARCH

BOOK FROM 6th FEBRUARY 2016. Showtime at 8pm.

TICKETS $25

Buddy Holly In Concert! is one of the most exciting shows to hit the Australian cabaret and theatre circuit in years. During this dynamic two hour production Internationally renowned Scot Robin, who played the lead role in the smash hit musical “Buddy” (Original cast), together with his Crickets will perform more than 30 Buddy Holly hits including: That’ll Be The Day, Heartbeat, Think It Over, Peggy Sue, Raining In My Heart, Rave On, Maybe Baby, True Love Ways, and of course, Oh Boy! This internationally acclaimed production mesmerizes and excites audiences both visually and musically with its high energy performance, brilliant costumes and fantastic musicianship. Scot Robin has been receiving rave reviews and standing ovations worldwide for his superb portrayal of the legend that is Buddy Holly.

FEATURING Internationally Renowned Scot Robin fresh from playing the lead role in the smash hit musical “Buddy” and members of the original cast!

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THE BEATELS 8PM, SATURDAY 2nd APRIL

BOOK FROM 20TH FEB 2016. Showtime at 8pm.

Members $15 Non-Members $18

Featuring Bruce Coble (John Lennon), Glenn Wheatcroft (Paul McCartney), Marcus Phelan (George Harrison) and Neil Rankin (Ringo Starr), this is a tribute to The Beatles that will make you feel like you’ve gone right back in time to see and hear the real thing. With a full collection of authentic Beatle instruments and Beatle costumes, their breathtaking performances will leave you singing “Yeah, Yeah, Yeah”!

THE BEST OF TOM BURLINSON 8PM, SATURDAY 16th APRIL

BOOK FROM 5th MARCH 2016. Showtime at 8pm.

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‘The Best of Tom Burlinson in Concert’ is the culmination of a string of highly successful musical performances and productions from one of Australia’s best loved stars of stage and screen. From Sinatra classics such as I’ve Got You Under My Skin, That’s Life and Night and Day, to Sammy Davis Jnr’s It’s Got to Be Me and Mr Bojangles, to Tom Jones’ It’s Not Unusual, Bobby Darin’s Sway and Dean Martin’s Kick In The Head, Tom effortlessly weaves his way through a celebration of some of the best singers the world has produced.

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THE the best of ADELE EXPERIENCE

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BOOK FROM 19TH MARCH 2016. Showtime at 8pm.

Members $22 Non-Members $25

Witness this incredible performance by the amazing EMMA KIRK alongside one of the best line ups of musicians & vocalists in Australia! Adele’s retro soul revival has been unstoppable since her songs of love and loss touched the imagination of music lovers everywhere with her smash-hit albums ’19’ and ‘21’ and her recent release of ‘25’. In ‘The Adele Experience’, soulful songstress Emma Kirk embodies the Brit’s sensational vocal range and sassy performance in an exploration of songs in true ‘Adele’ style. Backed by some of Sydney’s powerhouse internationally acclaimed musicians, Emma performs Adele’s classic hits with the vocal attention they deserve. Enjoy an evening of pure musical magic and be taken on Adele’s life journey.

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May/June ENTERTAINMENT SIMON TEDESCHI PRESENTS

GERSHWIN & ME 8PM, SATURDAY 14th MAY BOOK 2ND APRIL. Showtime at 8pm.

Members $18 Non-Members $22 Simon Tedeschi has been described by respected critics and musical peers as one of the finest artists in the world, most recently in the Sydney Morning Herald as “pure brilliance” (Harriet Cunningham). Today, his virtuosity in both live performances and recordings meets with universal critical acclaim.

Following the release of Tedeschi’s chart-topping CDs, Gershwin and Me and Gershwin: Take Two, this concert is ‘a personal journey through some of Gershwin’s best-loved works and other composers from his world’. Including Gershwin favourites such as Rhapsody in Blue, the Three Preludes, Summertime, ‘S Wonderful, and The Man I Love, plus works by composers from Gershwin’s world, including Rachmaninov, Debussy, Grainger and Fats Waller.

DRAGS TO B**CHES 8PM, SATURDAY 28th MAY

BOOK FROM 16TH APRIL. Showtime at 8pm.

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Follow this spectacular journey that celebrates the “Drag” world, as well as paying tribute to some of the “B**ches” who inspire them. Features hit songs from shows including La Cage Aux Folles, Romeo & Juliet, Dream Girls & of course, Priscilla - Queen of the Dessert, as well as chart topping songs from your favourite Divas including Celine Dion, Cher, Dolly Parton, Madonna, Shania & many more! The ALL STAR cast features LayDee KinMee, the Yodelling Drag Queen from Australia’s Got Talent along with The Drags to B**ches Show Girls.

ABBALANCHE! 8PM, SATURDAY 18th JUNE

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They look, sing and play exactly like their ‘almost as famous’ (!) counterparts of the 70s – ABBA. Hear renditions of all the ABBA hits, from Ring, Ring, Money, Money, Money, and Dancing Queen to Fernando, Waterloo, The Name of the Game and SOS to name but a few. Enjoy a fun night of nostalgia! with a fantastic tribute to one of the most successful ‘Super Groups’ of all time!

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OURSELUNCHES LUNCH AND SPARKLING WINE. LA 11.30am on the day of the Gala Lunch.

NO FEBRUARY SHOW

AUDITORIUM CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS

TUESDAY 1 MARCH

TUESDAY 5 APRIL

TUESDAY 3 MAY

TUESDAY 7 JUNE

TONI STEVENS

CHRISTOPHER BOOTH

SHARON CALABRO

LONNIE BRABENDER

A one woman party.

Members: $14 Non-Members: $17 Book NOW

Versatile instrumentalist Members: $14 Non-Members: $17 Book from 1 March

Vivacious songstress Members: $14 Non-Members: $17 Book from 5 April

FEB/MAR/APR LOUNGE ENTERTAINMENT Friday, 5 February 2016 Saturday, 6 February 2016 Friday, 12 February 2016 Saturday, 13 February 2016 Friday, 19 February 2016 Saturday, 20 February 2016 Friday, 26 February 2016 Saturday, 27 February 2016 Friday, 4 March 2016 Saturday, 5 March 2016 Friday, 11 March 2016 Saturday, 12 March 2016 Friday, 18 March 2016 Saturday, 19 March 2016 Friday, 25 March 2016 Saturday, 26 March 2016 Sunday, 27 March 2016 Friday, 1 April 2016 Saturday, 2 April 2016 Friday, 8 April 2016 Saturday, 9 April 2016 Friday, 15 April 2016 Saturday, 16 April 2016 Friday, 22 April 2016 Saturday, 23 April 2016 Friday, 29 April 2016 Saturday, 30 April 2016 28

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Franky Valentyn Ian Blakeney Geoff Laing Duo 2 Left Feet Rachel Laing Duo Power of Two Jay Collie Jenny Marie Lang Nightshift Dennis Demello Duo Gerry Allen Duo Ian Blakeney Cazcade Duo Paul Winn Franky Valentyn Geoff Laing Duo Cherri Jam Tina Petroni Nightshift Paul Greene Paul Winn Chris Connolly Dennis Demello Duo Anton Zammit Rachel Laing Duo Flava Franky Valentyn

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Centre stage performer Members: $14 Non-Members: $17 Book from 3 May

PROGRAMME AND LEVEL CHANGES

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During the last term of 2015 we assessed our swim programme and levels, and as a result we have introduced some big changes for Term 1, 2016.

These changes will be introduced to: • • • •

SWORDFISH

STINGRAY

SALMON

PENGUINS

AQUA BABIES

WATER BABIES

Enable the smoother transition of our swimmers from one level to another.

Introduce more classes and alternate times to better suit all our families.

Incorporate more racing techniques into our levels.

In addition to our weekly safety focus we are formally incorporating safety skills into each level.

While most of our levels have had adjustments to their goals the majority of major changes will occur from our Sharks level and above.

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Penguins For our preschoolers age 3-5 years.

Independent front streamline and swimming with safe entries and exits into the water.

Seals For our advanced preschoolers aged 3-5 years. Independent front streamlines, back kicking, unaided floats and freestyle arms with consistent kick.

SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMME Salmon Our beginner LTS class. Focus is on front streamlines, safe independent entries and exits, and being able to independently change body position in the water.

Our levels for Term, 1 2016 are:

Stingray Introduces freestyle and back streamlines and the safety focus is on treading water.

PRESCHOOL PROGRAMME Waterbabies For our littlies from ages 6-18 months. Water famiiarisation and elementary safety skills.

Swordfish Introduces bilateral breathing to freestyle and backstroke, and the safety focus is on treading water and survival backstroke.

Aquababies For our littlies from age 18 months to 3 years.

Elementary safety and swimming skills.

Shark Freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke kick and sculling skills.

DOLPHIN

SQUAD Dolphin Freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly kick and survival strokes.

Marlin Freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, individual medley and pool deck rescues.

Pre-Squad Fine tunes all strokes while developing strength and speed. Assisted water rescues.

Development Squad Introduces our swimmers to swimming to set times and distances.

Squad Swimmers swim over greater distances and faster times.

Deposits/Fees for Term 1, 2016 are now due. **Note for sharks and above, when securing your swimmer’s spot for Term 1, 2016 please note that due to rescheduling class level and/or time may change for Term 1, 2016.

Phone 9808 7617 www.thefitnessedge.com.au E: swimschoolinfo@releagues.com.au

Chinese New Year Celebration

See Page 1

6 & 7 FEBRUARY

P.O. Box 163, West Ryde NSW 1685 E: members@releagues.com.au W: www.releagues.com.au

See Pages 6-8

$18,000 EASTER PROMOTIONS

23-28 MARCH

See Page 9

SENIORS’ WEEK

4-8 APRIL

See Pages 12-13

MOTHER’S

See page 26 DAYfor full details.

MOTHERS DAY DINING!

SUNDAY 8 MAY

PP 100007249