RELC Club journal - February - April 2019

February, March, April Journal 2019

RYDE-EASTWOOD LEAGUES CLUB

www.releagues.com.au | phone 02 9807 2444

HAWKTALK $22,000

Easter Promotions. Pages 10-12.

$8,888

Chinese New Year Promotion. Page 3.

SENIORS’ WEEK 18 - 22 February. Page 5.

DIESEL Performing LIVE at the Club Sunday 3 March! Page 25

Win NRL & State of Origin Tickets - Page 1. $10,000 Three of a Kind Promotion - Page 8.

$8,888 Chinese New Year Promotion - Page 3.

Mother’s Day 2019 - Pages 16 and 17.

FEB MAR APR 2019

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

FOOTBALL REPORT

Dear Member To all our Ryde-Eastwood family, I wish you a healthy and prosperous New Year and may the great times we have had at our Club in 2018 continue in 2019. Our AGM was again successful and I will take the small number of attendees as a compliment to the smooth running of our Club. I attended many Christmas functions with our internal clubs, including the Camera Club, Golf Club, Football Club, and Travel Club to name a few, and I am very proud of the standing of Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club in our local community.

The reason I feel so proud is because of the broad spectrum of people I see in our Club, from the very young ones in the swimming classes, the fit young people in the netball and rugby league football teams we support, the members of our very active internal clubs, the super active people in our gym, the people of my vintage who may be dancing or participating in managed exercise classes or the members who just want a clean, modern, safe environment to eat and be entertained at, all demonstrates to me the value of the Ryde-Eastwood family to our community.

Having had a successful year I apologised to partners and families of Directors and senior staff for the many hours we have taken them away from their families.

Unfortunately, I could not promise that this year would be easier with the planning proposal for the seniors’ living project continuing to progress. This, together with the intended purchase of the laneway surrounding the Club, will change the “footprint” of our future Club and will no doubt involve many more meetings and planning reviews to maximise the Club’s resources.

The Board is aware that, as Directors, our role is to give “direction” for the futureproofing of our Club in line with advice from the Club Industry that we cannot rely as heavily on income from poker machines in the future. We, as current Directors, must focus on what’s ahead and give direction for what is beyond us today. We must diversify and at the same time continue to be a major community asset by keeping the spirit of the Ryde-Eastwood family alive and well.

Again, many thanks to all of you in the Ryde-Eastwood family. Your continued patronage enables your Club to continue to take pride of place in our community.

It would be remiss of me not to say another farewell and a great big thank you to Chris McCarthy, our CEO, who is retiring after 25 years’ faithful service to Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club. We know we will miss Chris with his incredible work ethic and attention to detail. But we continue to move forward and welcome Carl Pozzato as our new CEO. Carl has been part of our succession planning for some time now, and we also extend our welcome to Nicole Hendley, our new Operations Manager, who comes to RydeEastwood Leagues Club with vast experience in the club industry.

I understand more than most Carl’s position of filling the shoes of an icon in our industry, having myself taken over after Keith Aggett. As I have noted to Carl, we cannot immediately fill those shoes but when we eventually go, if we leave our great Club in an even greater position, then we have fulfilled our members’ wishes. We are all looking forward to the busy but exciting times ahead.

Thank you all once again. “See you in the Club”.

Welcome to our first edition of the Ryde-Eastwood District Rugby League Football Club Report for 2019.

RYDE-EASTWOOD COMBINED RUGBY LEAGUE As previously mentioned we will be fielding seven sides comprising one Women’s team, two U18’s, two U20’s, one U23’s and one Sydney Shield team. A lot of expressions of interest have been received for our Sydney Shield and our U23’s with eight contracts having been signed for our Sydney Shield team.

Training commenced in mid-December for our Sydney Shield Side and then recommenced mid-January, with training for our other teams also commencing at that time. The New South Wales Rugby League has organised trials for our Sydney Shield side for Saturday 23 February and Saturday 2 March, 2019. The time and venue for these trials are to be advised. With the addition of our two extra teams, this has created a lot of interest throughout the district. We are looking forward to an exciting 2019 season.

The following coaches have agreed to coach in the 2019 season: Walter Wilson is our Sydney Shield Coach who comes highly recommended from New Zealand, having won the coach of the year in 2018 in their National Championships. Lee Malkoun returns and will coach our Under 23’s team. Michael Abdennour has come to us via a premiership winning Holy Cross team. Michael is currently assistant coach of the North Sydney Bears SG Ball side. He will coach our U20’s Division 1 team. Louie Rizk returns and will again coach our U18’s Division 1 team. At this stage three teams await appointment of their coach our Women’s team, U18’s Division 2 and U20’s Division 2. We have expressions of interest for these coaching positions and we will advise all final decisions accordingly.

I would like to express our ongoing gratitude to our major sponsors including Radray Group and Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club who have again agreed to back our teams for the 2019 season. We would also like to thank the following sponsors who are also supporting our 2019 season: Gold Crest Security, Cook’s Plumbing Supplies, Ryan Wilks Pty Ltd, Bendigo Bank, Thai Na Box and ISC for supplying our on-field and off-field team apparel. We are very excited and look forward to our 2019 Rugby League season. We again remind you that all game times and venues will be displayed throughout the Club. We invite all family and friends to join us at the game to support our players, and throughout the season there will be some after game functions where we invite players, families, and friends to Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club to enjoy our successes.

It would be prudent of me to highlight and also thank Michael Frain and Richard Kelly for their off-season work in getting season 2019 up and running for our Football Club. Be aware, and watch this space.

Remember that Ryde-Eastwood Rugby League Club is the ‘Family Club’.

MALCOM CHAPPLE - PRESIDENT Ryde-Eastwood District Rugby League Football Club.

James (Jim) McClymont PRESIDENT

RYDE-EASTWOOD LEAGUES CLUB

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

J.F. McClymont President

P. Moujalli

H. Bell

J.J. King

M.L. Chapple

D. Petkovich

Vice President

A. Douglas

G. Aggett

J. O’Brien

C. Pozzato

DINING ROOM BOOKINGS

9807 2444

FUNCTION CO-ORDINATOR

9808 7612

FITNESS EDGE

9808 7633

SWIM SCHOOL

9808 7617

HOLIDAY BOOKINGS (9am - 4pm, Mon – Fri)

9808 7602

BARBER SHOP

9808 7645

TRAVEL SHOP

9807 5188

CEO

While information and advertisements contained in this journal have been compiled with all due care, Ryde-Eastwood 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.

RYDE-EASTWOOD LEAGUES CLUB 117 RYEDALE RD WEST RYDE 2114 • P: 02 9807 2444 • F: 02 9809 7462 • E: info@releagues.com.au • W: www.releagues.com.au

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WIN NRL & STATE OF ORIGIN TICKETS

Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club will sponsor the Wests Tigers for season 2019.

We have three double passes to give away for State of Origin Game One at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on 5 June 2019.

THREE DOUBLE PASSES TO STATE OF ORIGIN GAME ONE IN BRISBANE WEDNESDAY 5 JUNE

Three double passes up for grabs for Game One at Suncorp stadium on Wednesday 5 June.

This fantastic prize includes airfares, airport transfers, overnight accommodation, breakfast and tickets for your ultimate footy experience!

For your chance to win a double pass, purchase a beverage from any bar during any NRL game from Thursday 14 March until Saturday 4 May to receive a ticket into the draw.

Prizes drawn on Saturday 4 May at approximately 8.30pm. The winners do not have to be present to win. *One ticket is issued for each sale. * Members only promotion. LTPM/18/03396

SPECIAL TIGERS’ MATCH DAY OFFER

44 entry tickets up for grabs for Wests Tigers home games in 2019. Record your name in our ‘Footy Book’ at club reception. Ballots held one week before each game. Winners notified by phone.

For terms and conditions see club flyers closer to the NRL season start.

FEB MAR APR 2019

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CHINESE NEW YEAR

Chinese New Year Celebrate the Year of the PIG at The Golden Hawk Chinese Restaurant SPECIAL NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION MONDAY 4 FEBRUARY Enjoy the authentic Lion Dance. The Lion will arrive at the club at around 7.30pm, starting at the Palm Court Bistro then continuing through the Gaming Area, the Function Centre and finishing at the Golden Hawk (specially opening on a Monday) at about 8.00pm.

Special Chinese Banquet will be available for tables of 6 - 12 persons from 29 January to 10 February.

CELEBRATE

at The Golden Hawk Restaurant Valid until 31/1/2017

The perfect romantic setting THURSDAY 14 FEBRUARY Make the romantic setting of the Golden Hawk Restaurant your destination venue this Valentine’s Day. Sample the sumptuous Chinese menu favourites and classic desserts on this special night for you and your partner.

Ph 9807 2444 for reservations.

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CHINESE NEW YEAR

$ 8,888 Chinese New Year Members’ Cash Draw

THURSDAY 7 FEBRUARY Celebrate the Year of the Pig. Swipe your membership card between 6.00pm – 8.00pm. The draws start from 8.35pm.

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• At 8.35pm four winners (4) will be drawn.

At 8.50pm another four (4) winners will be drawn.

At 9.00pm a final three (3) winners will be drawn.

All winners will then be invited, in order, to select one of fourteen (14) gold boxes on display to claim their cash prize.

At the conclusion of these draws another three (3) winners will be drawn to claim the final three prizes.

There is no Money Wheel promotion on this night. LTPS/18/28931.

Major Cash prizes

1 x $1888 3 x $888 6 x $500 3 x $300 1 x $436

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$15,000

Autumn Treasures Members’ Draws Thursday 28 February

$10,000

MEMBERS’ CASH DRAW See out the summer in style and welcome the cooler months of autumn with the chance to win $2,000 CA$H. Swipe your membership card between 6.00pm – 8.00pm on the night.

The draw starts at 8.35pm.

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At 8.35pm four (4) winners will be drawn.

At 8.50pm another four (4) winners will be drawn.

At 9.00pm a final four (4) winners will be drawn.

All winners will then be invited, in order, to select one of sixteen (16) gold boxes on display to claim their cash prize. At the conclusion of these draws a final four (4) winners will be drawn to claim the final four (4) prizes.

MAJOR CASH PRIZES 2 x $2,000 3 x $1,000 4 x $500 2 x $250 5 X $100

LTPS/18/30529. No Money Wheel promotion on this night. See club flyers for details.

$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 9.15pm.

All prizes are in Visa cards with a cash value that can be used in over 3,000 stores. The five (5) $1,000 draws start at 9.30pm.

LTPM/18/03396. Members may only win one (1) prize in this promotion.

No Money Wheel promotion on this night. See club flyers for details.

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$1,000 Drawn at 1. 9.30pm 2. 9.40pm 3. 9.50pm 4. 10.00pm 5. 10.15pm

Monday 18 – Friday 22 February

SENIORS’ $2 LUNCHEON

A CHOICE OF TWO GREAT $2 MEAL DEALS! 1. A two course meal at the Palm Court Bistro (lunch only) or $10 credit on any bistro meal.

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

Conditions apply.

PLUS! Each senior citizen member will receive a free 355ml Coke or any Coca Cola soft drink product.

Purchase your $2 MEAL DEAL and FREE DRINK VOUCHER from Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club Reception between 11am – 2pm any day during Seniors’ Week (Mon 18 - Fri 22 February).

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 are required to show a valid seniors’ card or pension travel card.

PANTRY RAFFLE - Tuesday 19 February Buy $5 and receive $5 worth of FREE raffle tickets when you present your Seniors’ Card or Pension Travel Card.

Tickets on sale at 1pm The raffle commences at 2pm

FRIDAY RAFFLE - Friday 22 February Buy $5 and receive $5 worth of FREE raffle tickets when you present your Seniors’ Card or Pension Travel Card.

Tickets on sale at 5.30pm.

The raffle starts at 6.30pm.

THE

PALM COURT BISTRO

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PLAY BANANA RUMBLE

MONDAY 4 – SUNDAY 24 FEBRUARY

POP SHOTS

MONDAY 4 – SUNDAY 31 MARCH

AZTEC GOLD

MONDAY 4 - SUNDAY 24 FEBRUARY

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

WHAT’S IN THE BOX? MONDAY 4 - SUNDAY 31 MARCH

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

Open to all eligible members.

REFER TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR TIMES OF PLAY AND PRIZES. Check out all our Jackpod promotions at the club throughout February, March and April LTPM/18/03386. Terms, conditions and promotion details are on display in the foyer.

REFER TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR TIMES OF PLAY AND POINTS PRIZES. Points can be used in-house or to purchase gift and visa cards. Conditions apply. LTPM/18/03386

CHECK OUT ALL OUR JACKPOD PROMOTIONS THROUGHOUT FEBRUARY, MARCH AND APRIL

Happy Hour THE MAIN BAR AND SPORTS BAR HAVE HAPPY HOUR ON FRIDAYS FROM 5PM - 7PM. ENJOY THE FOLLOWING DISCOUNTED* BEVERAGES: Local beer $4.10. House spirits with mixer $5. House wines by the glass $3.50. Canadian Club & Dry on tap $6 and Schooners of Young Henry’s Newtowner $5. Happy Hour cocktail special – Espresso Martini $7.50. *Members’ Prices.

Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club encourages the sensible consumption of alcohol.

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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

anzac day NO COUPON REQUIRED 30/04/19

31/10/13

BUY ONE MEAL

30/04/19

GET THE SECOND HALF PRICE! 31/10/13

LINE DANCING AT RYDE-EASTWOOD LEAGUES CLUB ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS ON THURSDAYS AT 1PM Members $6.60 per session. No lock-in term fees.

And there is a beginners’ Course on Wednesday night at 7pm.

WEEKLY LESSONS AVAILABLE Wednesday 7pm Beginners’. 8pm Open-Session for experienced dancers. Thursday 10am - Open-Session for experienced dancers followed by a 12pm Intermediate Class and a 1pm Beginners’ Class.

Members $6.60 Non-Members $8.80.

JULIE TALBOT

NEXT LINE DANCE SOCIALS 9 February, 2 March and 8 June - 7pm-11pm.

Members $6.60 Non-Members $9.90.

Tickets available at Club reception.

For more information contact Club Reception on 9807 2444 FEB MAR APR 2019

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On Thursday 28 March PLAY ‘THREE OF A KIND’ AND MATCH THREE OF THE SAME CA$H NUMBERS TO WIN. YOUR CHANCE TO WIN $3,000

CA$H!

To enter, swipe your membership card from 6pm – 8pm. At 8.30pm three winners will be drawn, followed by another three winners at 8.40pm. The game starts at 8.45pm.

The six winners, in the order they are drawn, will select from 27 prize envelopes in the barrel and match the cash amount in the envelope with the prize amount on the board (see sample prize board below).

The six winners, in turn, keep drawing until 18 envelopes have been drawn. When a prize amount on the board has three of the same prize amounts pinned to the board below it ( the ‘three of a kind’) the member wins that cash prize amount.

After the first 18 envelopes are drawn, three more winning tickets are drawn from the barrel. These three new members will join any remaining members still in the draw and keep drawing the prize envelopes, in turn, until all 27 envelopes are drawn and all prize amounts have been won.

There is no money wheel on this night. See club flyers for details. LTPS/18/30528

$3,000

PRIZE BOARD

$2,000

$1,000

$500

Whoever picks the third envelope in sequence wins that cash amount!

MAJOR PRIZE AMOUNTS:

1 x $3,000

1 x $2,000

3 x $1,000

4 x $500

$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. All prizes are in Visa cards with a cash value that can be used in over 3,000 stores. The $1,000 draws start at 9.30pm.

Conditions apply. Members may only win one (1) prize in this promotion.

See club flyers for full details. LTPM/18/03396.

$1,000 DRAWN AT • 9.30pm • 9.40pm • 9.50pm • 10.00pm • 10.15pm 8

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Holiday Units

BALLOT CLOSING DATES 2019: July School Holidays 2019 closes 4/2/19 Sept/Oct School Holidays 2019 close 28/3/19 Christmas Holidays 2019 close 31/5/19

19 GOVERNMENT RD, SHOAL BAY

29 SHOAL BAY RD, SHOAL BAY 4 x 3 bedroom units. Beautifully appointed beach front units with views over Shoal Bay to Hawks Nest and the Tomaree headland. With water views from living areas and all bedroom, each three bedroom unit features an ensuite, fully equipped kitchen and internal laundry, and spacious lounge and dining area. Accommodation is provided for one queen-size bed and four single beds. A double garage is provided for each unit.

MARKHAM COURT, BROADBEACH Your choice of 2 x 2 bedroom units. Ideally situated in Broadbeach, these self-contained units are minutes from the best of the Gold Coast. The units are only a short walk to The Star Casino, the beach, shops and cafes, light rail, and close to entertainment and theme parks. For more information on this resort visit: www.markhamcourt.com.au

2 x 3 bedroom units just 300 metres from the beach and Shoal Bay shopping centre. Fully self-contained. Private courtyard and off-street parking.

OCEAN PLAZA COOLANGATTA

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. Conveniently located above The Strand shopping centre with easy access to cinemas, supermarkets, cafes, food outlets and specialty shops. • Heated swimming pool and spa. • Barbecue • Games room • Children’s wading pool • Tennis courts. • The bathrooms in all club-owned units at Ocean Plaza have been refurbished and modernised. All units have been freshly painted and have new curtains and carpets and some new furniture. The view remains the same!

For more information on this resort visit:www.oceanplazaresort.com.au

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) two bedroom ground floor units within walking distance to the beach, Broadbeach shopping centre and Star Casino. A fantastic location.

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

SHOAL BAY

Your current weekly rates:

2 bedroom Off Peak $900 3 bedroom Off Peak $1,170

Peak $1,680 Peak $2,010

You can reduce these rates by a further 12-20% if you have earned sufficient membership reward points (250) in one year.

(See website – About Us, Facilities and Services then Holiday Units for full details).

Your current weekly rates:

Off Peak $680

Peak $1,120

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

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 ‘About Us’, ‘Facilities & Services’ and ‘Holiday Units’) For reservations please contact the Membership Services Coordinator on 9808 7602 between 9am - 4pm Monday to Friday, or visit Club Reception.

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Happy Ea BIG

$3,000 EASTER RAFFLE

WEDNESDAY 17 APRIL Ticket sales from 6.00pm The raffle starts at 7.30pm

Fantastic Easter prizes on offer include SPECIAL EASTER HAMPERS, SEAFOOD TRAYS, WINE PACKS and of course a wonderful selection of EASTER EGGS. PLUS, for one lucky winner there is a “Lucky Last” iPad Mini on offer!

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aster 2019

$15,000 EASTER ‘EGGSTRAVAGANZA’ PROMOTIONS THURSDAY 18 APRIL

$10,000 MEMBERS’ DRAW Celebrate this Easter with a BIG $2,000 Easter CA$H win!

Swipe your membership card between 6.00pm – 8.00pm. The draws start from 8.35pm.

MAJOR CASH PRIZES 2 x $2,000

At 8.35pm four (4) winners will be drawn.

At 8.50pm another four (4) winners will be drawn.

At 9.00pm a final four (4) winners will be drawn.

3 x $1,000 4 x $500

All winners will then be invited, in order, to select one of sixteen (16) gold boxes on display to claim their cash prize. At the conclusion of these draws another four (4) winners will be drawn to claim the final four (4) prizes.

2 x $250 5 X $100

LTPS/18/30530. There is no Money Wheel promotion on this night.

$5,000 PREMIER REWARDS DRAW

THURSDAY 18 APRIL

(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 $1,000 draws start at 9.30pm.

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

LTPM/18/03396. Members may only win one (1) prize in this promotion.

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

$1,000 Drawn at 1. 9.30pm 2. 9.40pm 3. 9.50pm 4. 10.00pm 5. 10.15pm

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$2,000

SPECIAL EASTER RAFFLE SUNDAY 21 APRIL Ticket sales from 1pm.

The raffle starts at 2pm.

Special Easter Hampers and Seafood Trays up for grabs.

(Replaces the regular Super Sunday raffle).

$2,000 MEMBERS’ CASH DRAW MONDAY 22 APRIL A minimum of $2,000 to be won.

Swipe 5.30pm – 7.30pm.

The draw starts at 8pm.

Spin the money wheel for the chance to win up to $500 CA$H. LTPM/18/03395. See club flyers for details. NB: NO BINGO ON FRIDAY 19 APRIL OR MONDAY 22 APRIL

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INTERNAL CLUB NEWS BRIDGE CLUB We have been conducting a walk-in duplicate each Monday commencing at 12.45pm, and Tuesday night from 7.30pm since 1980. All bridge playing club members are welcome to join us. Come without a partner and our directors will find you a partner, or play with you. We are affiliated with ABF and award masterpoints to those who finish in the top half of the field, as well as vouchers to our winners. For those who want to improve their game, we now conduct training sessions each Monday from 10.15am to 12pm, and supervised play for novice players from 7pm to 9.30pm.

Just come down to the Sports Bar prior to the start and we will look after you, or phone John on 0412 062 957 for more details. Table fees for each session are $6 for members and $8 for visitors.

CAMERA CLUB Our Christmas Awards Night & Dinner in December went off well with many of our members receiving their well-deserved awards. Elizabeth Howell received the Award for ‘Image of the Year’ with ‘Blacksmith’s Daughter’. We were very proud of the progress of many of our “B” Grade members, with many of them receiving awards in their first year of competing. 2019 is shaping up to be another rewarding year with an Exhibition showing in the foyer of the Club in February. We received great reviews from The Leagues Club members for last year’s Exhibition. We also increased our membership through this interest. You can view our images on the website at www. pbase.com/relccc . We meet in the Willandra Room every 2nd & 4th Monday from February to November, so come along and check out this friendly club as our guest. Bob Stephenson 0448 615 841.

CHESS CLUB The Club Championship finals are complete, with Arthur Huynh finishing first, Donato Mallari second and Brenton Yum third. While the club championship finals were taking place, the Ryde-Eastwood Classic tournament was held for the other players, and was won overall by Suranga Seneviratne, with Lorenzo Escalante second and Shane Dibley third. The Division 2 winner was Jason Pan. At the club’s prize-and-dinner night in December, in addition to all tournament placegetters, an award was also presented to Kevin Chan for “Most improved”. 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 2018 was a wonderful year for the Euchre Club with new members and exciting and competitive games. We celebrated the end of the year with a lovely dinner in the Golden Hawk Restaurant which was very well attended by the players and their partners and also our patron Paul Moujalli and his wife Dianne. Paul announced our yearly winners for 2018 which was very closely contested. Congratulations to - 1st: Ivy Hitchens, 2nd: Joe Lake, and 3rd: Pat Duncan. Thank you Paul for your support during 2018. Also congratulations to our monthly winners. October 2018 - 1st: Bev. Gleeson, 2nd: Ivy Hitchens. November 2018 - 1st: Fiona Arndell, 2nd: Ivy Hitchens. An invitation is extended to Euchre players to

come and join us on Wednesday evenings in the Willandra Room at 7.20pm. We enjoy a light supper together at the conclusion of play. For further information please contact our President Don Baillie on 9869 2857.

and our Special Morning Tea on 20th December was very well attended. Another very busy year has flown by with our monthly walks, bus trips, Mother’s and Father’s Day, our once a year trip to Doyles for its Winter Special and of course our card game of Solo Whist which is played every Thursday at 1.30 p.m. Please contact Pam on 8065 2391. Our AGM will be held on Thursday 21st February 2019. This year there will be two vacancies on the Committee, so come along and vote. Both Lorna and Graham are both retiring and I would like take this opportunity to thank them for all their hard work. We meet in the function rooms at the Club at 11am on the first and third Thursday of each month. A big THANK YOU to Chris McCarthy, the Club’s retiring General Manager, for all his help and wisdom over the past nineteen years, and we wish him well upon his retirement. Our condolences and prayers to all our members who have lost a loved one in 2018 – our latest being Lorraine Lee who passed away very suddenly in December. For more information please contact Marie Weston on 9638 7419.

THE FISHING CLUB The 2018 fishing club year saw three cancelled trips in February, June and October but the year still saw some very good results. The winners of the year were: Biggest Fish Winston Foo with a 4.7kg snapper. Next was Michael Cheng with a 2.1kg snapper, then Terry Choy with a 1.6kg flathead.

The biggest bag total for the year was won by Sam Sundar, with 26kgs, then Michael Cheng with 22.6kgs, followed by Gary Lam with 17.9kgs. Our presentation night is held at the end of March for the trophy and prize collection. The fishing club organises monthly deep-sea charter boat fishing trips on the first Sunday of most months; any interested club member should contact Sam Sundar on 0413 000 303 or attend the monthly fishing club meeting on the third Thursday of each month at 8pm, except December. Fishing Club President, Trevor Fahey.

TRAVELLING BOWLS CLUB We thoroughly enjoyed our Christmas lunch held at RydeGOLF CLUB Eastwood Leagues Club on Friday 23 November 2018. We The President’s Cup was contested at Windsor with Dave had a great attendance and everyone seemed to have a good Whybro winning and Warren Savy runner-up. Lynwood time. Hopefully Santa found you all and you celebrated the hosted the Team Shield with Warren Savy and Colin Cope New Year in style. A huge thank you to our Patrons, Allen narrowly beating John Nilan and Slava Sokolov. Cabramatta and Gwen Douglas, and Dennis Petrovich for their support has become the home of the Guzzler’s Cup and a favourite throughout the year - we truly appreciate their company and event for Frank Vetrisano, our 2018 Guzzler, with John Nilan what they do for us throughout the year. Thank you to chef runner-up. Richmond hosted a single Stableford and luckily Sidney and his staff for the lovely food, we all enjoyed our we beat the storm, with Valery P. winning and Slava Sokolov 3-course lunch and the great service that the staff provided. runner-up. Our final game for 2018 was the ever popular The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Thursday Hams Day with Frank Vetrisano and Ulla Wood winning the 7 February 2019 at 7pm at Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club, so large hams and Chris Spence and John Nilan the smaller please come along and nominate yourself or somebody else version. Hampers this year went to Warren Savy and Steve to be on the committee for 2019. Our first trip for 2019 will Ferns. Happy Christmas and good golfing for 2019 to all our be to Towradgi Bowling Club on Sunday 17 February 2019, members. Don’t forget to check the website for full results at and then the next trip is on Sunday 7 April 2019 to Umina www.relgolfclub.com and follow us on Facebook. If any Bowling Club. Please come along and join in the fun. For new members would like to join us on a Sunday morning further information please contact Pat Stewart on 9743 3032, please email regolfclub@optusnet.com.au for more Milly Farrell on 9874 4667 or Robyn Newton on 9858 3014. details. Annika.

TRAVEL CLUB INDOOR BOWLS The year moved quickly and excitingly. Our last event was Our Christmas and break-up functions were a great success. the Melbourne Cup at the Eastwood Rugby Club – no big Many thanks to Sidney and his staff for their excellent winners but lots of excitement! Since then we had our Precatering. It was lovely to have some of our unwell players Christmas Morning Tea in the Ryedale Room. Plenty of join us and we look forward to them being able to play again scones and lashings of cream and jam. A good roll-up and this year. The Consistency Award for Wednesday games was with a cup of tea and a pleasant morning chatting. Guess won by Eileen Yunker with Marie Munce runner-up, and what – it was free! Next, the Travel Club Christmas Party. A for Thursday night games the ladies’ winner was Shirley very good roll-up with several of the RELC Committee there.

Robertson with Janet Boyd runner-up and the men’s was Three-course meal and many members went home with a won by Alfredo Pelaez with Tony Maretona runner-up. Well Christmas present. It was a very happy party, especially done to all. 2019 promises to be another enjoyable year of with our Club President there. Now we look forward to next bowling and socialising. We welcome new members and year and many trips. Just to start the year, we are meeting will teach those new to the game. Ladies play Wednesday on a Thursday for a 2 for 1 meal deal in the club’s bistro to 10.15am – 2 pm and mixed play Thursday 7.15pm–10 pm. discuss the Christmas period. This will be followed by a day Enquiries to Narelle 8065 9284 or Cath m: 0413 600 019. out in February on the Windsor Paddle Boat. This one will sail out of Windsor so make sure you have your name down SENIORS CLUB – it should be a good day. Our first meeting for 2019 was We hope all our members had a peaceful Christmas and on 8 January in the Ryedale room. In the meantime, “Happy will have a healthy New Year. As always we had a wonderful New Year”.

Christmas lunch in the function rooms catered for by Sidney,

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$5,000 ANZAC DAY-EVE PROMOTIONS

WEDNESDAY 24 APRIL

$2,000

MEMBERS’ CASH DRAW

A minimum of $2,000 to be won. Swipe from 6-8pm. The draw starts at 8.30pm.

Spin the money wheel for the chance to win up to $500 CA$H! LTPM/18/03387.

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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 9.15pm. At 9.35pm, three (3) winners will be drawn. At 9.50pm, three (3) more winners will be drawn. At 10pm, all six winners, in their order drawn, will choose a prize envelope from the prize barrel and win a prize. All prizes are awarded in Visa cards with a cash value that can be used in over 3,000 stores.

LTPM/18/03387. Members may only win one (1) prize in this promotion.

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1 x $500

2 x $200

1 x $100

30 Days for $49 ‘KickStart’ Package Continue to 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.

• Two mini-consultations / reviews during your 30 days to help you keep on track with your fitness goals.

• KickStart also includes access to our group fitness classes* (some exclusions) and access to our 25-metre pool and aqua classes* (some exclusions).

This offer is available until THURSDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2019.

Exclusive Offer . . . and 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 you will receive a FREE multi-purpose access wristband that gives you hands-free access to lockers and early morning access areas. Conditions apply. See the friendly team at reception for more information.

FANTASTIC VALUE FOR JUST $49.

GROUP FITNESS AND AQUA CLASS EXCLUSIONS: YOGA – MON + THURS 10.30AM ESSENTIAL PILATES – THURS 11.30AM HIIT EDGE – MON 6AM, WED 12.30PM, THURS 9.30AM AQUA – MON, WED, FRI 10AM, THURS 8AM + SAT 9.35AM

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 5pm on 28/02/19. Members taking up “Kickstart” packages have 30 days to upgrade to exclusive offer at no extra cost.

LOCATED AT: Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club, 117 Ryedale Road, West Ryde.

Phone 9808 7633.

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SUNDAY 12

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ALL YOU CAN EAT HOT AND COLD BUFFET INCLUDING PRAWNS AND OYSTERS Plus Live entertainment by renowned pianist Peter Beard

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Reserved Seating. ADULTS $50.00 per head CHILDREN $26.00 (4 -12 years). UNDER 4 FREE LUNCH ONLY 12:00pm – 3:00pm Booking at Club reception from Monday 18 March FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED AT TIME OF BOOKING.

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

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

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

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Canada & Alaska

Croatia & Slovenia

The ultimate 22-Day holiday, featuring Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise, Columbia Icefields, Vancouver, Whistler, Victoria, the fabulous Silver Leaf Rocky Mountaineer Train and the incredible Alaskan Inside Passage Cruise.

Featuring Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Hvar & Korcula Islands, Ljubljana, Lake Bled & Postojna Caves. 16-day all-inclusive tour, airfares, ‘all must do’ sightseeing, all breakfasts and dinners.

Departs 15 June 2019

Departing 2 September 2019

Price includes airfares, inside cabin on cruise, Rocky Mountaineer train and coach tour. Outside cabin upgrade $570pp

Plus: Mid-Balkans optional tour extension.

Excellent value from $8,160pp twin share

$6,690pp twin share

Black Sea Cruises 9-Night Danube River - Vienna to Black Sea From $1,790pp 11-Night Danube River - Black Sea to Passau From $2,190pp Unbeatable value on 4-star luxury ship

Iceland & Scandinavia Experience astonishingly iconic landscapes and fascinating seascapes forged by the essential forces of water, ice and fire.

Departing 17 June 2019 20-Day exclusive tour - airfares, touring, most sightseeing, all breakfasts and many dinners.

$8,690pp twin share

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Let us show you

The World Russia Select your combination: Scandinavia and/or Baltics Russia 8-day tour - St Petersburg and Moscow $2,260 pp (twin) – includes all must do sightseeing.

Scandinavia 12-day Copenhagen to Stockholm coach tour - includes many meals and most sightseeing. $2,770pp (twin).

Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica and Malta

Featuring Valley of the Temples, Mt Etna, Alghero, La Maddalena Archipelago, Smeralda Coast, Bonifacio, Ajaccio, Valletta & Gozo.

Baltic 8-day Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania coach tour, includes all breakfast/dinners and must-do sightseeing. $1,990pp (twin).

An exceptional well-paced 25-Day tour incorporating magnificent attractions and all ‘must do’ sightseeing with no optional tours necessary! All-inclusive tour package, airfares, ferry crossings, ‘all must do’ sightseeing, all breakfasts and dinners and stopover.

Packages exclude airfares or any transport between tours

Tour price: $9,990pp (twin share) - Departs 13 September

SOLO TRAVELLER’S CLUB No joining fees. Regular meetings.

We also have day trips, theatre shows and are always open to suggestions for new destinations!

So what are we waiting for?

Planned trips for 2019 are: Murwillumbah (April) Sapphire South Coast (May) Vietnam & Cambodia (April) Canada & Alaska (June) Tonga (July) European River Cruise (September) Let’s get our bags packed for an exciting 2019!

Contact Marlene at Travelabout, Mondays to Wednesdays on 9807 5188

TRAVEL SOLO - BUT NEVER ALONE!

European River Cruise Join Marlene 27-Day solo group cruise/tour all-inclusive holiday package with 15-day luxury cruise, airfares, transfers, all ‘must do’ sightseeing, and extra nights in Prague, Cesky Krumlov and Budapest.

Departs 19 September.

From $9,960pp

Vietnam and Cambodia 14-Day all-inclusive holiday package All flights, hotels and ‘must do’ sightseeing, Departs 19 September

Price: Twin $3,400 - Single $4,275

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COMMUNITY NEWS

2018 ANNUAL RELC FUN RUN / WALK!

RELC fun run / walk

On Sunday 4 November, members of Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club and The Fitness Edge, along with staff and families, participated in the third annual RELC Fun Run/Walk (participants could either run or walk 5km, 10km, or volunteer). All registrations were donated to our chosen charity – the Children’s Medical Research Institute, together with a generous donation from the Club’s Board.

We are very proud to announce that the annual RELC Fun Run/Walk registrations and sponsorship raised just over $5,000 for the Children’s Medical Research Institute, and that Ryde-Eastwood’s Board of Directors matched that donation, taking the grand total to $10,000!!

Thank you to each and every participant, volunteer, the Board, our generous sponsors and the wider Ryde-Eastwood family. Bring on 2019’s event we have a new goal to reach next year!

Ryde-Eastwood Honoured

By The Children’s Medical Research Institute On Friday 30 November, Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club was honoured for its generous donations over the past 21 years to the Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI), by receiving a plaque on the Institute’s honour wall.

Pictured left: Club General Manager, Chris McCarthy, Club President, Jim McClymont, Therese Wells from the Gaming department, who is instrumental in assisting with collections, and the Club’s Human Resources Manager, Joanne Luke, who is the driving force behind organising and collecting donations for the Institute for both the annual RELC Fun Run/Walk, and the annual Jeans for Genes day.

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ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Life Membership for Paul Moujalli.

We are proud to announce that Club Director Paul Moujalli was elected a Life member of Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club at the 2018 Annual General Meeting.

Paul was elected a Life Member on the unanimous recommendation of the Board of Directors who said that with Paul’s background in finance, “His contribution to the administration of the Club since his appointment as a director has been a valuable asset to the Club.” Paul has been a member of the Club since 1985 and a Director for 15 years. He is also very active in the community being involved in a number of community organisations, including Director of North Ryde Community Bendigo Bank branch.

Club President Jim McClymont (left), with Director Paul Moujalli

Paul is also very active within the Club providing valuable feedback to the Board on local issues and maintaining that strong link with the Club’s membership base, the Board added.

Congratulations Paul!

STAFF ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club recently presented gifts and badges to a number of staff who reached employment milestones in the last year. Chief Executive Officer, Carl Pozzato, noted that, “The organisation 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: Juan Gonzalez (Fitness Centre) 15 years, Dean Owen (Marketing Manager) 10 years, Leanne Ralla (Crèche) 10 years, James Choi (Main Bar) 5 years, Decima Wason (Main Bar) 10 years, John Atherton (Door) 15 years, Adam Angelini (Door and Bar) 5 years, Hanz Mendez (Duty Manager) 15 years, Adrian Crosbie (Duty Manager) 15 years, Chris McCarthy Retiring General Manager, Christine Trestka (Gaming) 15 years, Mark Powell (Swim School) 10 years, Pragash Thampapillai (Bar) 10 years, Robert Ryan (Bar) 10 years, Lisa Kradenian (Functions Co-ordinator) 10 years, Xiu Ping Chen (Assistant Accountant) 20 years.

Ros Lethbridge, (Crèche) 20 years. Sam Nawabi, (Exercise Specialist) 5 years. Mavis Low, (Group Fitness instructor) 5 years - all pictured with Duty Manager Lee-anne Bagnat.

Wenqing Zhang, (Gaming), 10yrs, John Turner, (Bar and Admin) 15 years, both pictured with HR Manager, Joanne Luke, and Rob Thomas, (Group Fitness), 10 years, pictured with retiring General Manager, Chris McCarthy.

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SPORTING NEWS

ERNA HAWKS READY FOR SEASON 2019

Photos courtesy of Pete Kenny Photography at Framing Life @ Boronia Park.

After an exciting but disappointing end to the 2018 season, the ERNA Hawks are keenly preparing for 2019 and trying to go one step further and winning the competition. The Netball NSW Premier League has made a slight change to the format of the two teams this year; there will be an Opens and U23 team in 2019. Increasing the age limit to U23, the Hawks have been able to pick up some exciting new talent to join its ranks.

Both Hawks teams are a blend of experience and youth. Every Opens team member has represented NSW during their career and more than half of the U23s are currently in a state team.

Hawks local, Kiera Austin, has again been signed with the GIANTS Netball franchise in Australia’s elite Suncorp Super Netball League. Kiera also represented Australia in the October World Championship of netballs exciting Fast5 – netball’s equivalent to cricket’s 20/20. Re-joining the Hawks is Swifts’ training partner and temporary player Sophie Halpin, bringing great experience to our defence end. Also joining us this year for the first time will be Swifts’ player Claire O’Brien. Two players moving up into the Opens team are NSW Waratah players Sophie Dwyer and Olivia Coleman – it’s exciting to see two young players moving into the Opens team. Also in both the Hawks and NSW Waratahs teams are Nicole Styles and Alison Miller. During the pre-season Taylah Davies was selected to play in the Women’s AFL competition for the GIANTS and we look forward to seeing her in AFL action as well as on the netball court. Also returning to the Hawks Opens team for 2019 are Ebony Burnard, Emily Bills, Georgia Marshall, Jessica Grant and Veronika Jukic, along with team officials Jen Wright, Sandy Attard and Di Bills.

The Hawks U23 team is an exciting new look team with returning players Chelsea Loughrey, Rhiannon Stokes (NSW U19), Alisha Cairns and Dellilah Koli. Joining them will be new NSW U19 state team player Leilani Rohweder and NSW Talent Squad players Anastasia Afoa, Hannah Cullen and Laura Cook. Making up the rest of the team are Anaseini Nauqe, Catherine Tevaga, Levana Wayne-Boyle and Monique Clifton.

Leading the team again in 2019 is the coaching staff of Jenni Webster, Rachel Lenaz and Debra Hanson.

Win tickets to the Netball Register your name at club reception from 4 February for the chance to win tickets to cheer on the ERNA HAWKS in a Premier League game.

There will also be a chance to win one of 4 Family Passes to see the following Suncorp Super Netball League games at Qudos Bank Arena SOP. 2019 SUNCORP SUPER NETBALL Round 6, on Sunday 2 June at Qudos Bank Arena.

Swifts v Magpies at 1pm GIANTS v Thunderbirds at 3pm So don’t forget to put your name down or you could miss out!

For your chance to win the family passes above, simply register your name at Club reception from 4 February. Names will be drawn on a ballot basis, with all winners being notified via phone one week before the games. Winners need not be present. LTPM/18/03395 These are Members Only promotions.

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MARCH

CRICKETERS ARMS PALE ALE

WILD YAK

355ml bottle $5.40 Members

Schooner $5.80 Members Middy $4.30 Members

APRIL

STELLA 330ml glass $4.80 Members

Prices include members’ 20% discount. Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club encourages the sensible consumption of alcohol.

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MARCH

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Molly’s Cradle

Angove Organic

Rutherglen Estates

Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc

Shiraz Cabernet and Sauvignon Blanc Glass (150ml) Bottle

Glass (150ml)

Bottle

$5.00 $22.50

$5.00 $23.00

Tempranillo and Pinot Grigio Glass (150ml)

Bottle

$5.40 $25.00

Prices include members’ 20% discount. Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club encourages the sensible consumption of alcohol.

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$1,000

THURSDAY MONEY WHEEL DRAW DATES The following dates provide the schedule of $1,000 Thursday Money Wheel Draw Dates for the next quarter, February through to April 2019. Please note that on major draw dates falling on a Thursday in this period, there will be no Thursday Money Wheel promotion.

FEBRUARY 2019 7 February - NO MONEY WHEEL DRAW. $8,888 CHINESE NEW YEAR DRAWS. 14 February - Draw as normal 21 February - Draw as normal 28 February - NO MONEY WHEEL DRAW. $10,000 AUTUMN TREASURE DRAWS. MARCH 2019 7 March - Draw as normal 14 March - Draw as normal 21 March - Draw as normal 28 March - NO MONEY WHEEL DRAW. $10,000 THREE OF A KIND DRAWS.

KIDS’ MOVIES ,

TUESDAYS & FRIDAY at 11am. ONLY $1.

APRIL 2019 4 April - Draw as normal 11 April - Draw as normal 18 April - NO MONEY WHEEL DRAW. $10,000 EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA DRAWS. 25 April - Draw as normal

TUES 16 APRIL SMALL FOOT

TUES 23 APRIL INCREDIBLES 2

FRIDAY 26 APRIL CHARMING

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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February/March ENTERTAINMENT HOOKED ON INSTRUMENTAL 8PM, SATURDAY 2 FEBRUARY

BOOK NOW. Showtime at 8pm.

Members $15 Non-Members $18 Uniting Australia’s Leading Variety Instrumental Performers on one stage! Starring Vov Dylan - the world’s fastest violinist, Glenn Amer – virtuoso pianist, Danny Elliott – multiinstrumentalist. “Where the vocals are provided by the audience as you sing-a-long!”. Cabaret, Opera, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Rock, Gypsy, Folk, Country, Disco and Pop – this show has it all!

Supported by musicians from the Palace Orchestra.

60s MANIA 8PM, SATURDAY 16 FEBRUARY

BOOK NOW. Showtime at 8pm.

Members $15 Non-Members $18

The British Explosion with The Fab four featuring Bonnie Kellett.

Imagine - England in the 60s! The only place to be was “The Cavern Club”! This show is a tribute to British music legends, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Herman’s Hermits, The Kinks, Lulu, Petula Clarke, Dusty Springfield and many more!

DIESEL 4.30PM, SUNDAY 3 MARCH BOOK NOW. Tickets $40 Diesel is celebrating 30 years in music.

Hear songs from his new album Diesel 30 – The Greatest Hits, including Tip of My Tongue, Come To Me and Soul Revival, plus the new single, Give Me Saturday Night.

Performing solo, don’t miss this intimate afternoon with Diesel.

Please be advised that this show only has a limited amount of Companion cards - Management

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March/April ENTERTAINMENT THE EVERLY BROTHERS AND THE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL LEGENDS OF THE 50s AND 60s

Showtime 8pm, SATURDAY 16 MARCH BOOK NOW Tickets $35.

The Williams Brothers recount the story and music of the greatest vocal duo of all time, The Everly Brothers. Their timeless hits include ‘Bye Bye Love’, ‘Wake Up Little Susie’, ‘All I Have To Do Is Dream’, ‘Let It Be Me’, ‘(Til) I Kissed You’, ‘Cathy’s Clown’ plus more! They also perform the No.1 hits of Rock ‘n’ Roll legends, including Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny O’Keefe, The Bee Gees, The Eagles, The Beatles, Frankie Valli, The Monkees and The Hollies to name a few. Supported by their own multi-award winning band, The Shy Guys.

Please be advised that this show only has a limited amount of Companion cards - Management

BOWIE UNZIPPED STARRING THE INIMITABLE JEFF DUFF

Showtime 8pm, SATURDAY 30 MARCH BOOK FROM 16 FEBRUARY. Tickets $30.

Aussie Rock legend Jeff Duff and a killer band take you on a musical journey on to Planet Bowie, performing David Bowie’s revolutionary music and breathing new life into the ‘Thin White Duke’s’ iconic songs!

A talismanic chameleon of the rock world, David Bowie transcended musical and fashion genres, reinventing himself time and again to become one of music’s most famous sons.

Please be advised that this show only has a limited amount of Companion cards - Management

GERSHWIN AND ME Showtime 8pm, SATURDAY 13 APRIL BOOK FROM 2 MARCH. 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. Today, his virtuosity in both live performances and recordings meets with universal critical acclaim. This concert is a personal journey through some of Gershwin’s best-loved works and other composers from his world. Including 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.

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May/June ENTERTAINMENT ROY ORBISON REBORN STARRING DEAN BOURNE

Showtime 8pm, SATURDAY 4 MAY BOOK FROM 23 February Tickets $40.

Dean Bourne is not only Australia’s finest exponent of the late great “Roy Orbison” but possibly the finest in the world. If you like Orbison – you’ll love this!

Pretty Woman, Crying, Dream Baby, Leah, Blue Bayou, Penny Arcade, Only The Lonely, In Dreams, Candy Man, You Got It, Workin’ For The Man, Running Scared and many more!

Please be advised that this show only has a limited amount of Companion cards - Management

DRAGON AUSTRALIA’S ICONIC BAND

Showtime 8.30pm, SATURDAY 18 MAY BOOK FROM 9 MARCH Members $25

Non-Members $30

This iconic band recently celebrated 40 years in the Australian and New Zealand music scene, and are still rocking hard wherever they perform. With Ryde-Eastwood firmly in their sights Dragon are a sure fire bet to wow the audience with their best songs of the 1970s and 1980s as this iconic band embarks on its journey through hit after hit.

(Please note the later showtime of 8.30pm).

Please be advised that this show only has a limited amount of Companion cards - Management

THE BEATLE BOYS “50 YEARS ON”

Showtime 8pm, SATURDAY 1 JUNE BOOK FROM 20 APRIL. Members $29 Non-Members $32 Relive the magic of Beatlemania, as today’s Fab Four take you back to those incredible days when the Beatles dominated the music charts. The Number One rock & roll band of all time! The most Number One hit records of all time! Hear every classic Beatles song that ever-made No. 1 and relive the magic and unique sound presented by the sensational Beatle Boys.

Help, A Hard Day’s Night, Can’t Buy Me Love, Yesterday, Love Me Do, She Loves You, Eleanor Rigby, Hey Jude, Let It Be; along with so many more.

Please be advised that this show only has a limited amount of Companion cards - Management

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GALA LUNCHES

INCLUDES A 2-COURSE LUNCH AND SPARKLING WINE. Bookings close at 11.45am on the day of the Gala Lunch.

TUESDAY 5 FEBRUARY

TUESDAY 5 MARCH

W P BRENNAN

DORATHY COOPER

Superb Showman!

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

Dynamic vocalist Members: $14 Non-Members: $17 Book from 5 February.

TUESDAY 2 APRIL

TUESDAY 7 MAY

TUESDAY 4 JUNE

JOHNNY V

KAREN BECKETT

SIMON GILLESPIE

50s and 60s Hits!

Members: $14 Non-Members: $17 Book from 5 March.

Award winning vocalist Members: $14 Non-Members: $17 Book from 2 April.

FEB/MAR/APR LOUNGE ENTERTAINMENT Friday, 1 February 2019 Saturday, 2 February 2019 Friday, 8 February 2019 Saturday, 9 February 2019 Friday, 15 February 2019 Saturday, 16 February 2019 Friday, 22 February 2019 Saturday, 23 February 2019 Friday, 1 March 2019 Saturday, 2 March 2019 Friday, 8 March 2019 Saturday, 9 March 2019 Friday, 15 March 2019 Saturday, 16 March 2019 Friday, 22 March 2019 Saturday, 23 March 2019 Friday, 29 March 2019 Saturday, 30 March 2019 Friday, 5 April 2019 Saturday, 6 April 2019 Friday, 12 April 2019 Saturday, 13 April 2019 Friday, 19 April 2019 Saturday, 20 April 2019 Friday, 26 April 2019 Saturday, 27 April 2019

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Phill Simmons Nightshift Just Jammin’ Jenny Marie Lang Chris Connolly Twin Set Duo Dennis Demello Duo Tina Petroni Power of Two Ron Ashton Ian Blakeney Time Machine Sweet Talk Paul Greene Paul Fisher Echoes of the Sixties Norm Bakker Cazcade Duo Timeout Franky Valentyn Anton Zammit Gerry Allen Duo Dennis Demello Nightshift 2 Left Feet Cherri Jam

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Flamboyant Mr Showman!

Members: $14 Non-Members: $17 Book from 7 May.

WE CAN HELP MAKE YOUR CHILDREN SAFER IN AND AROUND WATER The Fitness Edge Swim School Babies and Pre-schooler swimming classes are designed to develop water confidence, safety and survival skills, which all develop a respect for the water. Lessons are 30 minutes’ duration and are conducted by our friendly and encouraging Austswim Qualified Infant Instructors.

“Learning to swim has many benefits for our children. It’s great for their health and wellbeing; it enhances their self esteem and importantly teaches them a respect for water. While children are capable of being independently mobile in the water from a very young age, they must never be left unsupervised. No child is drown-proof”. Laurie Lawrence.

The Fitness Edge Swim School recommends that parents and carers take the following precautions to reduce the risk of childhood drowning: We support Laurie Lawrence’s “Kids Alive Do the 5” 1.

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Fence the pool Shut the gate Teach your kids to swim – it’s great Supervise – watch your mate and Learn how to resuscitate

The Fitness Edge Swim School offers a safe, friendly and encouraging environment for people of all ages and abilities. Our youngest students are 6 months of age and our most senior member is in their 70s. It’s never too late to learn the life skill of swimming.

All staff at The Fitness Edge are Austswim Qualified and all hold current CPR certification.

Babies & Preschool classes are held Monday to Friday between 11am and 12.30pm. There are limited Preschool positions on Saturdays. All Instructors on these classes are qualified in Austswim Infant & Preschool Aquatics.

School Age Learn to Swim classes are by far the most popular, with Term 1 - 2019 booked out. The classes cater for all school ages and abilities. The focus for younger children is on safety and gaining confidence; from there we develop all swimming strokes.

Our more serious swimmers move on to our stroke correction classes mastering breast stroke and butterfly, and then onto Pre-Squad and Squads.

While the main focus in these levels in still correct technique, speed and racing skills are also developed. Adult classes are held on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings. We have 2 levels - Beginners and Intermediate.

(Saturday only). Beginner classes are for members who are not confident to swim with their faces in the water, and intermediate classes for members who can swim but want to improve their technique.

Generally, The Fitness Edge Swim School operates within the Public School term. We do hold lessons on Pupil Free days, but not on Public Holidays.

During School Holidays we offer an Intensive Swim Programme for our students currently in the programme. These programmes are very beneficial and often result in a surge of aquatic progress.

For further details, please call the Swim School office on 9808 7617.

Our office hours are: Mon – Fri: 10am – 6pm & Sat: 8am – 1pm.

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