Journal May June July 2017

HAWKTALK

RYDE-EASTWOOD LEAGUES CLUB May, June and July Journal 2017. www.releagues.com.au. Phone 9807 2444

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A FANTASTIC

MAZDA 3 HATCHBACK

IN OUR MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL CAR DRAW

Mother’s Day Page 4 The Fitness Edge Turns 19! Page 14 & 15 Latest Entertainment Page 25-28

Football REPORT

President’s REPORT Dear Member, Welcome to the May edition of our Journal and the opportunity to update you on all that is happening in your Club. And there is certainly much to report on.

Members that have visited recently would have noted the foyer is closed as work progresses on renovations there, which are expected to be completed by early June. Members and guests have adapted well to the temporary entry area. We appreciate your cooperation during the renovations and we are sure you will appreciate the new area, once completed.

The renovations will include a new promotions area adjacent to the foyer. To celebrate the completion of this area, the Club is giving away a 2017 Mazda 3 Maxx hatch, linked to membership renewals and new members joining. Full details of this promotion are in subsequent pages and I encourage you to renew your membership and receive your entry tickets to ensure you have a chance of winning this great prize.

It is with sadness that I report on the passing of Martin Westbrook, our long-standing Beverage Manager. Although Martin had been bravely battling illness for some years his passing was sudden and unexpected and our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Shirley and family.

Each quarter I report on our long-term planning for the Club and adjacent property holdings, and each quarter I advise that we are inching forward, albeit much slower than we would like.

It is much of the same for this report, although we have had some recent discussions with Council on two of our planning proposals. At the time of writing we are awaiting further details from Council to ascertain the likelihood of either proposal proceeding to the next step. We will keep members informed of any progress.

I mentioned in my last report in February that the Club had made a further donation to Ryde Hospital for $50,000 toward the purchase of an operation traction table for use by orthopaedic patients. This follows a previous donation by the Club in July last year of $54,000 for a new ultrasound machine. Board members and management were recent guests at the hospital to view the new ultrasound machine in action and also the facilities that will house the new traction table. We are confident that both these facilities will be well used by the local community, which includes many club members and their families.

While on the health front, a get-well message to Directors John Dunlea and Allen Douglas, who have both suffered health setbacks in recent weeks. Our best wishes for a speedy recovery to both. On a personal note, I too have had a period of illness but can report that I am now on the mend and hope to see you around the club in the future. As always, I thank you for your continued support of the club.

Keith Aggett President

Our Wests Tigers State Cup side has had a dismal start to the season. The first game was against the Wyong Roos and played out in the most atrocious wet and windy conditions. It was a game that we never really got into and were beaten 42-0.

The second game was against the Penrith Panthers at Campbelltown, and sadly again we were never in the game, this time beaten 56-12.

Our third game, again at Campbelltown, was against the New Zealand Warriors and the less said about this game the better, as we were beaten yet again, by 36-0. Round 4 saw a major improvement with a narrow loss to Newtown Jets, 24-26, followed in Round 5 with an upset win over then competition leaders North Sydney, 18-16.

Round 6 saw a 22-30 loss to Mounties and that left us 1 and 5 after six rounds. We look forward to better results in coming weeks.

On a brighter note, you may have seen in The Weekly Times publication that Ryde-Eastwood Football Club would be entering two U19s football sides in the Sydney-wide competition. This is very exciting for the Football Club as we have not had a football side playing exclusively in our colours for the last fifteen years.

All games will be advertised within the club, detailing venues and times, and on our website.

The Wests Tigers State Cup team will also be playing six games in our scarlet and white colours.

More details plus the draw for these games can be found on page 13 - Up the Hawks!

Malcolm Chapple - President Ryde-Eastwood District Rugby League Football Club

MEMORABILIA As part of the current building refurbishment, we intend to provide a dedicated memorabilia area for both the Football and Leagues Clubs. If you have any items of historical interest related to the Leagues Club’s early years or the Ryde-Eastwood Hawks, and which you believe might be a good addition to this display, please contact General Manager, Chris McCarthy on 9807 2444 or info@releagues.com.au Thank you.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ryde-Eastwood Hawks Jersey Design RYDE-EASTWOOD LEAGUES CLUB

D. D.Petkovich Petkovich D. Petkovich

K. Aggett

Vice President

President

M.L. Chapple

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, 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.

DINING ROOM BOOKINGS

9807 2444

FUNCTION CO-ORDINATOR

9808 7612

FITNESS EDGE

9808 7633

SWIM SCHOOL

9808 7617

HOLIDAY BOOKINGS

9808 7602

Carolyn Pearce

9am – 4pm,

Mon – Fri

BARBER SHOP

9808 7645

TRAVEL SHOP

9807 5188

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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Interior Revitalisation Project COFFEE CLUB Renovations to The Coffee Club service area were completed on 1 February 2017 and the premises were re-opened on 2 February 2017.

The perimeter area screening is a separate building project and is not yet complete, with light boxes and decorative inserts still to be installed. A temporary black insert has been placed between the screen sections for safety reasons. These will be removed when the other items mentioned above are installed. There is also new tiling to be completed around the base of the screen on the outside.

The screening work was done at the time of the Coffee Club refurbishment to minimise any further impact on Coffee Club trading. In addition, there is still a section of the perimeter to be installed near the column where the TV is located, and the handrail area is to be modified.

These works will be completed as part of Stage 2. An image of the proposed finished look of The Coffee Club perimeter is depicted to the right.

MAIN ENTRY, FOYER AND PASSAGEWAY TO BISTRO Stage 1 of the refurbishment project commenced on 27 February 2017.

STAGE 1 Involved work on the ceiling from the Auditorium stairs through to the Bistro, as well as new joinery to the toilets and adjacent areas. These works have been completed out of normal trading hours to minimise disruption. There are still tiling works, painting, signage and new carpet to be completed, but these works can be accomplished mostly during normal working hours and without impacting on members and guests. This work will be completed along with stage 2 works.

STAGE 2 This stage involves the complete closure of the main entry and foyer and the provision of a temporary entry area via the small waiting area near the fish tank. The sign in facility and reception desk have been relocated during this period.

These works involve a major redesign of the foyer and a substantial upgrade of the entry area including new floor tiling, ceiling and frameless glass walls, a new promotional display area, as well as other structural changes.

This second stage commenced on 20 March and will last approximately 11 weeks with completion expected in early June.

We apologise for any inconvenience during these works but also note we will do our best to minimise that.

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YOU COULD WIN THIS FANTASTIC MAZDA 3 HATCHBACK IN OUR MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL CAR DRAW

RENEW OR JOIN the club between 1 May and 30 June 2017 and receive three (3) entry tickets into the Membership Renewal Car Draw. *See below.

Deposit your entry tickets into the ticket barrel between 3.30pm and 5.30pm on Sunday 6 August.

The draw starts at 6pm.

At 6pm three (3) tickets will be drawn.

At 6.15pm three (3) tickets will be drawn.

At 6.30pm four (4) tickets will be drawn.

- At 6.35pm all ten (10) members whose names are drawn will be asked (in order) to select from a barrel containing 15 key envelopes. - The fifteen (15) key envelopes will each contain a special key. - The ten members in turn will try their key in a special locked box with a model Mazda inside. If their key opens the box, then that member wins the Mazda 3 hatchback car! - If not, they will then pick from one of 14 envelopes containing a cash prize. - After the first ten members have selected and tried their key and have either won the car or selected a cash prize, a further five names are drawn. - If the car has not been won then the same procedures apply, i.e. members (in order drawn) select a key and try it on the locked display box. If unsuccessful, they pick an envelope from the cash board. - If the car has already been won then members (in order drawn) select directly from the remaining envelopes on the cash board.

Full terms and conditions are available on the club’s website.

$3,000 CA$H PRIZE ENVELOPES 2 x $500

8 x $200 4 x $100 *Existing membership categories also eligible to receive three (3) entry tickets:

• 1-year members that joined from 1 Jan 2017 to 30 April 2017.

• 5-year members whose membership expires on 30 June 2018 or later (and who joined before 30 April 2017).

• Perpetual Members.

ative purposes only. LTPS/17/13168

You may collect your tickets at club reception on the draw day, 6 August, between 3.30pm and 5.30pm.

5-YEARS AND 1,000 POINTS! Renew or join for 5-years and receive 1,000 Bonus Points!

(Offer applies to all existing 5-year members due to renew before 30 June 2017 and who renew by that date).

PLUS $15 WINE PACK SPECIAL Wolf Blass and Sacred Hills - 2 double wine pack deal available if you renew before 30 June. See page 5 for Membership Renewal form.

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Mother’s Day 2017 SUNDAY 14 MAY

SPECIAL MOTHER’S DAY RAFFLE AND PRIZE DRAW RAFFLE

Ticket sales from 1pm. The raffle starts at 2pm.

Great prizes for mum and all the family.

SPECIAL PRIZE DRAW

Buy a drink at the Main, Bistro, Oasis and Function bars between 12pm and 2.30pm to receive an entry ticket.

The draw starts at 2.45pm.

Perpetual

1 Year 30-6-08

Prizes Include . . .

• 2 x $250 Myer Vouchers • $100 Beauty Vouchers • 32 Inch LED HD Television

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1 Year 30-6-09

Junior 1 Year 30

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Mother’s Day Dining Guide ALL YOU CAN EAT HOT AND COLD BUFFET INCLUDING PRAWNS AND OYSTERS Plus Live entertainment by renowned pianist Peter Beard. Reserved Seating.

ADULTS $46.00 per head CHILDREN $25.00 (4 -12 years).

UNDER 4 FREE LUNCH ONLY 12:00pm – 3:00pm Full payment required at time of booking.

GOLDEN HAWK CHINESE RESTAURANT Mouth-watering Chinese cuisine.

LUNCH 12pm – 3pm Dinner from 5.30pm (No western dishes available on the day).

Yum cha also available 11.00am – 3.00pm.

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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.

The Coffee Club provides fantastic food, great service and excellent coffee.

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

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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS 2017

ONLINE RENEWALS AVAILABLE AT:

Membership

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BENEFITS

Barber Shop / Hairstylist Bars Bistro Bowling Greens entertainment PERPETUAL - $110.00 Fine Dining JUNIOR MEMBERS 1 YEAR - $11.00 5 YEARS - $44.00 Restaurant Available for 16-17 year olds who wish FINANCIAL TO 30/06/2022 MEMBERSHIP FOR LIFE FINANCIAL TO 30/06/2018 to joinfree The Movies Fitness Edge (Conditions apply) Fitness Edge Holiday Units (19 Units) KenoRewards Programme • Premier • Bars Line Dancing • Bistro Members Bonus Points • Entertainment 1 Year – $11.00 5 Years – $44.00 • Golden Hawk Chinese Members Discounts Restaurant • Fitness Edge Health Centre Financial to 30/06/2010 Financial to 30/06/2014 Members Promotions • Swim School raffles • Holiday Units • Keno -6-08 Sub Clubs Temp 1 Year 30 • Line Dancing Swimming Pool & Lessons • Members’ Bonus Points • TAB Members’ Discounts • Members’ Promotions Wolf Blass and Sacred Hills Double wine pack the Coffee• Club Raffles deal available if you renew before 30 June.

The Heritage Function Centre • Sub-Clubs • Swimming Pool & Lessons travel agent • TAB Perpetual – $110.00 Junior Members – 2009 Two• Clubs The Coffee Club Membership for Life Junior Membership is now available • The Heritage Function Centre 10% off food & Beverage -6-09 for 16 & 17 years olds who wish to join Temp 1 Year 30 • Travel Agent A variety of Sporting Clubs, • Barber Shop / Hairstylist Renew or join for 5-years and receive the Fitness Edge (conditions apply) Sub-Clubs, Travel, Bus Trips & more • Ceroc Dancing 1,000 Bonus Points!

Australian Poker League Quarterly• Members Journal Mail renewals • 20% discount on Beverage Secure Undercover Parking (Offer applies to all existing 5-year members • Sporting Clubs If we receive your renewal by mail and we don’t have taxi Service due to renew before 30 June 2017 and who renew • Quarterly Members’ Journal your photo on file we will mail you a temporary card • Secure Undercover Parking by that date). until you are able to have your photo taken • Members’ discounts at The Palm Court Bistro &

Renewals 2009

BENEFITS

WINE SPECIAL $15

5-YEARS AND 1,000 POINTS!

Golden Hawk Chinese Restaurant

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MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL 2017 m Perpetual $ 0 Membership (including GST)

Please visit our website at www.releagues.com.au for more information on how to complete your membership renewal online.

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$10,000 WINTER WARMER DRAWS THURSDAY 25 MAY

$5,000

MEMBERS’ CASH DRAW With winter closing in, what better way to ‘warm up’ than scooping a BIG $2,000 CA$H WINDFALL. TO ENTER: Swipe your membership card between 6.00pm – 8.00pm.

The draws start from 8.35pm.

Winning entrants will be called to the prize area to pick a gold box and win a cash prize.

MAJOR CASH PRIZES 1 x $2,000

2 x $250

1 x $1,000

3 x $200

1 x $500

4 x $100

LTPS/17/13167

$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 at approximately 9.20pm. All prizes are in Visa cards with a cash value that can be used in over 3,000 stores.

LTPM/16/00706 There is no Money Wheel promotion on this night.

Members may only win one (1) prize. See club flyers for details.

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$1,000 Drawn at 1. 9.20pm 4. 10.00pm 2. 9.30pm 3. 9.40pm

5. 10.15pm

$6,000

QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY LONG WEEKEND MONDAY 12 JUNE

$1,000

MEMBERS’ CASH DRAW This draw is open to all eligible financial members.

Swipe your membership card between 3.30pm and 5.30pm.

The draw starts at 6pm.

All winning entrants have the chance to spin the money wheel and win up to

$500 IN CASH. A minimum $1,000 must be won.

LTPM/16/00706. 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 6pm and 8pm.

The draw starts at 8.30pm

All prizes are in Visa cards with a cash value that can be used in over 3,000 stores. Members may only win (1) prize.

See club flyers for all details. LTPM/16/00706

$1,000 Drawn at 1. 8.30pm 4. 9.15pm 2. 8.45pm

5. 9.30pm

3. 9.00pm

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$1,000 THURSDAY

MONEY WHEEL DRAW DATES The following dates provide the schedule of the $1,000 Thursday Money Wheel Draw for the next quarter, May to July 2017. Please note that on major draw dates falling on a Thursday in this period, there will be no Thursday Money Wheel promotion.

MAY 2017 4 May - Draw as normal 11 May - Draw as normal 18 May - Draw as normal 25 May - NO MONEY WHEEL DRAW $10,000 ‘WINTER WARMER DRAW’ JUNE 2017 1 June - Draw as normal 8 June - Draw as normal 15 June - Draw as normal 22 June - Draw as normal.

29 June - NO MONEY WHEEL DRAW. $10,000 ‘END OF FINANCIAL YEAR’ DRAWS JULY 2017 6 July - Draw as normal 13 July - Draw as normal 20 July - Draw as normal 27 July - Draw as normal.

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CEROC PARTY sATURDAY 27 MAY 7.30PM TO MIDNIGHT. oNLY $17.

FREE INTRODUCTORY CLASS FOR CLUB MEMBERS*

7.30pm to 8.15pm. *FREE for first timers only

PH 9410 1111 - WWW.CEROC.COM.AU

LINE DANCING

AT RYDE-EASTWOOD LEAGUES CLUB

The NEW ABSOLUTE beginners session on Thursdays at 1pm has been a ‘boot scootin’ success and continues to grow in popularity. Plus we have our regular beginners session every Wednesday night at 7pm.

Remember, for our classes you do not require a partner or need to wear special clothing.

We treat our line dancing classes as a ‘fun’ way to exercising with a difference.

Our Member Beginners’ Price is $6.60. Visitors $8.80

NEXT LINE DANCE SOCIAL Saturdays 10 June and 29 July 7pm to 11pm.

Members $6.60 Non-Members $9.90

Members receive a great discount and guests are very welcome.

KIDS’ FUN DANCE CLASS ON 13 JULY AT 1PM*

Parents and kids can all join in. Great exercise and so much fun.

Conditions apply. Members only bookings. Maximum 40 children on a “first come” basis. No thongs or flip flop footwear.

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Members $2.

For more information contact Club Reception on 9807 2444

Holiday Units

BALLOT CLOSING DATES 2017:

Christmas Holidays 2017 Easter (Shoal Bay Units)

31/5/17 30/11/17

BA L OA H S

29 SHOAL BAY ROAD

19 GOVERNMENT ROAD

ACTUAL LOCATION

4 x 3 bedroom units. These beachfront units have views 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. Accommodation is provided for one queen-size bed and four single beds. A double garage is provided for each unit.

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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: www.markhamcourt.com.au

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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.

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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, a tavern, cinemas, a nightclub, library and much more. • Heated swimming pool and spa. • Vibrosauna • Barbecue • Games room • Kiddies’ wading pool • Tennis courts.

Variations to standard rates over Commonwealth Games. Please contact reception for more details.

* COMMONWEALTH GAMES APRIL 2018 - SOME UNITS STILL AVAILABLE. BOOK NOW. REFER CLUB WEBSITE FOR DETAILS.

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:

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 – Facilities and Services then Holiday Units for full details).

FOR COMMONWEALTH GAMES PEAK-PERIOD RATES REFER TO CLUB WEBSITE OR CONTACT CLUB RECEPTION.

Your weekly rates:

SHOAL BAY

Off Peak $650

Peak $1,050

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 Facilities & Services then Holiday Units) For reservations please contact Carolyn Pearce on 9808 7602 between 9am - 4pm Monday to Friday, or visit Club Reception.

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End of Financial Y ‘End of Financial Year’ RAFFLE REWARDS

SUPER SUNDAY RAFFLE Sunday 25 June.

Use your club bonus points to DOUBLE up your raffle ticket purchases at the Super Sunday Raffle on 25 June and Tuesday Pantry Raffle on 27 June.

Swipe your membership card at the rewards centre and follow the prompts. Present your

TUESDAY PANTRY RAFFLE Tuesday 27 June.

Ticket sales from 1pm.

Both raffles start at 2pm.

voucher to the raffle host and when you purchase $5 worth of raffle tickets or more you will receive DOUBLE the value of your purchase.

100,000 Bonus Points END OF FINANCIAL YEAR RAFFLE

THURSDAY 29 JUNE

There are 100,000 club bonus points on offer (10 x 10,000 points)* Tickets sales between 6pm and 7.40pm.

The raffle starts at 7.45pm

Special Offer . . .

Use your club bonus points to buy $5 worth of raffle tickets or more and you will receive DOUBLE the amount of tickets purchased!

Swipe your membership card at the Rewards terminals and simply follow the on-screen prompts to redeem your points for raffle tickets.

PLUS!

Hampers, Wine Packs and Meat Vouchers up for grabs. * As club bonus points are zeroed on 30 June, all club bonus points won in this raffle will be added to members’ cards on Saturday 1 July.

BONUS POINTS NOTICE. All bonus points will be zeroed at 30 June (except for Prestige tier status members in the club’s Premier Rewards Programme).

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Year Promotions THURSDAY 29 JUNE

$5,000

MEMBERS’ CASH DRAW Your chance to end the financial year with a

BIG $2,000 CA$H WIN!

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

The draws start from 8.35pm.

Winning entrants will be called to the prize area to pick a gold box and win a cash prize.

MAJORCASH CASH PRIZES PRIZES MAJOR

1 x $2,000

2 x $250

1 x $1,000

3 x $200

1 x $500

4 x $100 LTPS/17/13166

$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 at approximately 9.20pm. All prizes are in Visa cards with a cash value that can be used in over 3,000 stores.

$1,000 Drawn at 1. 9.20pm 4. 10.00pm

LTPM/16/00706

2. 9.30pm

There is no Money Wheel promotion on this night. Members may only win one (1) prize.

See club flyers for details.

3. 9.40pm

5. 10.15pm

BONUS POINTS NOTICE

ALL BONUS POINTS WILL BE ZEROED AT 30 JUNE (EXCEPT FOR PRESTIGE TIER STATUS MEMBERS IN THE CLUB’S PREMIER REWARDS PROGRAMME).

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PLAY LUCKY DUCK Monday 1 to Sunday 28 May Week 1: Monday 1 to Sunday 7 May Week 2: Monday 8 to Sunday 14 May Week 3: Monday 15 to Sunday 21 May Week 4: Monday 22 to Sunday 28 May

SWIPE ONCE A DAY TO PLAY, FROM 10AM TILL CLOSE • 1st place - $100 cash • 2nd place - $80 cash • 3rd place - $60 cash • 4th place - $30 cash • 5th place - $30 cash

$200 WEEKLY SECOND CHANCE DRAW Members automatically receive a second chance draw ticket after play ends.

Drawn on Monday mornings at 10am. Members do not have to be present to win. Members must enter a valid email address and mobile phone number on entry ticket. LTPM/16/01292

Check out all our Jackpod promotions at the club throughout May, June and July.

Terms, conditions and promotion details are on display in the foyer.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX? Monday 3 July to Sunday 30 July Refer to club flyers closer to the promotion date for member tier entry criteria and daily swipe eligibility per tier.

Week 1: Monday 3 to Sunday 9 July Week 2: Monday 10 to Sunday 16 July Week 3: Monday 17 to Sunday 23 July Week 4: Monday 24 to Sunday 30 July • 1st place - $100 points • 2nd place - $80 points • 3rd place - $60 points • 4th place - $30 points • 5th place - $30 points

$200 WEEKLY SECOND CHANCE DRAW Members automatically receive a second chance draw ticket after play ends.

Drawn on Monday mornings at 10am. Members do not have to be present to win.

Members must enter a valid email address and mobile phone number on entry ticket.

Conditions apply. LTPM/16/01292

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WIN NRL & STATE OF ORIGIN TICKETS rs home Double pas ses up for grabs for Tige 2017. games and the State of Origin series

WIN ONE OF SIX DOUBLE PASSES To Game 2 at ANZ Stadium, Sydney on Wednesday 21 June.

hase a beverage from any For your chance to win a double pass, purc 11 May until Sunday bar during any NRL game from Thur sday . draw the 11 June to receive a ticket into Prizes drawn on Sunday 11 June at appr

oximately 6.30pm.

win. *One ticket is issued for each The winners do not have to be present to /16/0 0707 sale. * Memb ers only promotion. LTPM

ORIGIN GAME NIGHT SPECIAL $3.60 VB Schooners from 7pm! $3.50 Hot Dogs.

Delicious hot dogs on sale in the Main Bar!

SPECIAL TIGERS’ FER MATCH DAY OF Tigers home games in 2017.

40 entr y tickets for Wes ts k’ at club Record your name in our ‘Footy Boo re each game. Winners befo k wee one reception. Ballots held notified by phone.

For terms & conditions see Club Rece

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The Ryde-Eastwood Hawks THE RETURN OF OUR CLUB COLOURS As mentioned in the football club report at the front of this journal, the Ryde-Eastwood Hawks’ colours will return in two areas in 2017. The Wests Tigers In-Trust Super State Cup team will play six away games in the Ryde-Eastwood colours, scarlet and white. The first of these games was on 22 April. The draw for the remaining five games is included below.

Also in 2017, a Ryde-Eastwood Football Club joint venture with the four local junior leagues clubs (North Ryde JRL, Shamrocks Dundas, Carlingford Cougars and Holy Cross Rhinos) will see two Under-19s teams entered in a Sydney-wide competition. These two teams will also sport the scarlet and white. The home games for these teams will be played at TG Milner Field. The draw has not been released at the time of printing but will be available on the club’s website and displayed within the club.

THE WESTS TIGERS GAMES FEATURING THE RYDE-EASTWOOD COLOURS

Round 10 - Saturday 13 May 3pm - Belmore Sports Ground – vs Bulldogs Round 11 - Saturday 20 May 3pm - Aubrey Keech Reserve – vs Mounties Round 16 - Saturday 24 June 3pm - Henson Park – vs Newtown Round 19 - Sunday 16 July 3pm - St Marys Leagues – vs Penrith Round 20 - Sunday 23 July 3pm - Ringrose Park – vs Wenty Leagues

Ryde-Eastwood Hawks Jersey Design

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Happy 19th Birthday

19 Days for $35 Birthday Promotion in May

You can beat the Autumn chill and Winter blues by taking up this great fitness offer for just $35

for 19 Days.

THE PACKAGE INCLUDES: • An exclusive membership to the Fitness Edge • A 30 minute mini programme to get you started and in the fitness groove • Access to our group fitness classes* and to our 25-metre pool and aqua classes This offer is only available until 31 May * Some exclusions apply. See below.

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 below. Ask our friendly team at reception for more information.

BRING A BUDDY IN MAY

FOR THE CHANCE TO RECEIVE A FREE MONTH’S MEMBERSHIP EXTENSION! Bring a ‘Buddy’ to the Fitness Edge and we will give them a FREE 5-Day pass, valid for one (1) month.* PLUS, If they join at the end of their 5-Day trial for 6 or 12 months, we will waive their joining fee and you will receive a one month extension on your own membership plan. * Conditions Apply. See Fitness Edge Reception or website for full details.

CONDITIONS OF USE: “19 DAYS OF FITNESS FUN FOR ONLY $35” PROMOTION • First time users only, or previous members who have not used the Fitness Edge in the past 13 months • Subject to Exercise Safety screening • Not valid with any other offer. • 19 days must be taken consecutively. • The No joining fee offer in conjunction with this promotion ends at 8pm on the final day (31 May). OR 19 days* after your join date, whichever is the later (unless the promotion is extended - check the Fitness Edge reception or website). • Not valid for under 18s (please contact the Club reception for information on junior membership).

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Why use a Fitness Edge

Personal Trainer?

1. MEASURABLE RESULTS Going it alone in the gym can lead to a lot of self-speculation about how well you’re doing in your workouts. All too often, over a period of time you start to see diminishing results. Many gym goers even give up at this point. Just like any business, the necessity for accurate record keeping is the key to track both volume (say, the amount of weight lifted in a session) and intensity (your repetitions used as part of your workout). At the Fitness Edge, our knowledgeable exercise professionals will work closely with you to manipulate these two key variables using the most efficient exercise protocols. This will be the stepping stone to set you on your way to achieving you exercise goals.

2. EXERCISE PROPERLY Our fully-qualified instructors know exactly how to train you correctly, not just from a safety point of view but also in delivering the results within a realistic time frame. Many people visit the gym and go about their exercise routine without using proper form, so they never optimise their true benefits.

This can also lead to a greater risk of injury.

Working with a Fitness Edge personal trainer

will change all that. Our personal trainers will show you how to do it right the first time.

No longer will you have that self-conscious feeling that you could be doing it all wrong.

3. THEY CAN SHORTEN THE TIME YOU SPEND WORKING OUT Using a Fitness Edge personal trainer means you will work out smarter – not longer.

Spending longer in the gym does not equate to better results. Think smart, think ‘intensity’.

Our personal trainers know all about intensity.

They know how to get the job done quickly and efficiently – and still deliver results.

The highly popular HIIT programmes or ‘High Intensity Interval Training’ delivers short bursts of high intensity exercise that delivers proven weight loss results.

We don’t advocate launching you straight into one of these programmes, but instead of spending an hour strolling along on the treadmill, we will ramp up the intensity of your training. This will deliver a challenging but satisfying workout to achieve your goals (including not spending all of your life in the gym)!

4. THEY MAKE YOU MORE ACCOUNTABLE Our PT team makes you more accountable.

Couldn’t make it the gym? If you’re working out alone, you’re only letting one person down - yourself! Having a Fitness Edge personal trainer should motivate you not to let down your trainer, too. By working together, you will remain focussed on your fitness journey and on course to achieving your goals.

5. VARIETY IS THE ‘SPICE OF TRAINING’ When you work out alone, do you follow the same routine? Maybe a few weights to start and then a canter on the treadmill? A Fitness Edge personal trainer will certainly give you ‘the edge’ when it comes to exciting new workouts designed to work every muscle in your body. Workout with one of our fully qualified exercise specialists and add excitement and variety to your routine. You won’t regret it! * Subject to Exercise Safety screening.

Personal Training May Birthday Deal!

1 Session $35.00 $28.00 5 Sessions $150.00 $120.00 10 Sessions $275.00 $220.00 For more information call 9808 7633 *Terms & conditions apply. To qualify for this offer, participants must be a member of The Fitness Edge.

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Depart 14 September (prime season) Tour Price

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Scenic highlights include the Isle of Skye, Giant’s Causeway, Dingle Peninsula, Ring of Kerry, Cornwall, Devon, St Michael’s Mount, Land’s End, Bath and Stratford-upon-Avon. An excellent 30-Day group tour package including a very comprehensive 21-Day coach tour, including the Edinburgh Tattoo and 4 days to explore London.

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A ADAM GARDINER FUND INC.

STATE OF ORIGIN SPORTSMEN CHARITY LUNCHEON

The Adam Gardiner Fund Inc. proudly presents a celebration of The State of Origin.

FRIDAY 9 JUNE FROM 12PM With special guests Darryl Brohman, Michael Crocker, Steve Menzies, Paul Dunn and MC, Paul Chippendale.

Entertainment by Denis Carnahan Our Origin Legends will relive their stories of the classic State of Origin battles along with their predictions for this year’s State of Origin series. $110 per person. Includes a 3-course meal and a beverage package of local beers, wine and soft drink. $100 Early Bird special for tickets purchased before 15 May.

Tickets available at club reception. Limited numbers - BOOK NOW! For phone bookings call 9807 2444 (credit card required).

The Adam Gardiner Fund Inc. supports research into Amyloidosis.

Additional funds raised will be directed to the Institute for Immunology and Allergy Research at Westmead Hospital.

Beverages proudly supplied by . . .

Proudly sponsored by:

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INTERNAL CLUBS CAMERA CLUB Great news, the ‘Two Eastwoods Camera Club Competition’ (Eastwood in the UK and Ryde Eastwood Camera Club) is ‘run and won’ and we came out on top this year for the first time in four years. We scored 349 to Eastwood (UK) 343, a close contest. A real credit to all the great photographers in our club.

News like this is fantastic as we see improvements in members’ photography with mentors matched up with less experienced photographers. The club is moving forward with a lot of changes in the past 12 months, and we would love to welcome even more new members. We have had six new members so far this year and we would love to see more. Whether you’re a novice or experienced, come and join one of our meetings – they’re fun and entertaining.

CHESS CLUB The club’s 46th annual general meeting was held on Wednesday 25 January, and the following officers were elected for 2017: President – Les Mikolajczyk; Vice-president – Bill Gletsos; Treasurer – Mohan Pagadala; Secretary – Rob Watson. In February we held our annual Rapid Championship tournament (25 minutes flat), which was won (again!) by Donato Mallari on 9/9, a point and a half clear of Chris Ball in 2nd place and three points ahead of Arthur Huynh in third.

The U1600 division was won by Norm Greenwood and David Zanon on 5/9 with Xerix Mohseni third.

The Club Championship Preliminary round-robin tournament has passed the halfway point and after 6 rounds has the following leaders: Group A – Donato Mallari (5½/6) and Michael Anderson (4/6); Group B – Shane Dibley (5/5) and Richard Galwey (4½/5); Group C – Chris Ball (4/4) and Mohan Pagadala (4/5).

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 held its Annual General Meeting on 22nd February in the Willanda Room. There was a great attendance by the members and the following were elected for 2017. President: Don Baillie, Vice President: Rhonda Fekete, Secretary: June Stewart and Treasurer: May Griffiths. Best wishes to the committee for the coming year. Our congratulations go to our monthly winners - January 2017: 1st Peter Keast, 2nd Bede Bendeich & Celeste Norman.

February 2017: Equal 1st Marita Dann & Don Baillie.

March 2017: 1st Elaine Duncan, 2nd Liz Carroll. An invitation is extended to any experienced Euchre players to join us on Wednesday nights at 7.20pm in the Willandra Room. At the conclusion of play each night we enjoy a light supper. For further information contact our President Don Baillie on 9869 2857. June Stewart.

THE FISHING CLUB The annual Fishing Club presentation night was held on Friday 24 March in the Golden Hawk Restaurant.

Thirty members with their partners attended. Our patron and Leagues Club President, Keith Aggett, was unable to attend due to ill-health. I think it is only the second time in forty years that he has been unable to attend. His duties were undertaken extremely well by club director, Malcolm Chapple, who was accompanied by his lovely wife Judy. The Keith Aggett Trophy for the biggest fish was won by Steve Adamson with a 1.55kg morwong, a bit down on his previous win with a 6kg snapper. The LJ Hayes trophy for the heaviest weight of fish for the year went to Sam Sundar with 44.75kg of eatable fish. The runner-up was Gary

Lee with 34.8kg of fish, followed by Winston Foo with 25.46kg in 3rd place. The biggest fish second place went to Sam Sundar with a 1.35kg morwong, George Varga came third with a 1.26kg fish. 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.

GOLF CLUB The season started where it finished the year before, at Fox Hills with Valery P winning A Grade Keith Chan B; runners-up on the day were Hendo and John Nilan.

Jeff has been requesting a game at North Turramurra and now we know why - he won the B grade medal with 12 under his handicap; Ulla had a win in A Grade.

Runners-up on the day were Hendo and Chris Spence.

The Ridge was the start of the Stableford Trophy with day winners Hendo in A Grade and Natalia P in B Grade. Runner-up prizes went to Ulla Wood and John Nilan. Richmond was a team event with Frank and Valery narrowly beating Rick and Dave. The Coast hosted the qualifier for Matchplay in very challenging conditions. The day’s event was a medal round and congratulations go to Robert and Brian. Runners-up were Valery and Frank. Brian had a very profitable day winning the Eagle’s Nest after 3+ years of it not being won - 81 balls. Lynwood was another wet day, but that didn’t seem to bother our winner Slava or runner-up Sharon. First round of matchplay was contested at Windsor with congratulations to the top 8 progressing to the next round (plenty of upsets on the day). The winner on the day was Slava on count back from John Nilan. Don’t forget to check the website for full results www.relgolfclub.com Annika.

INDOOR BOWLS At our recent AGM the following were re-elected unopposed to committee: Narelle Waldock (President), Olive Meredith (Vice President), Cath Lynn (Secretary/Treasurer), Janet Boyd, Shirley Robertson, Marie Munce, Anne Sim, Jim Harvey, John Trost and Tony Maratona. A big thank you to these people for their continued service to the Indoor Bowls Club and thanks also to our Patron, Mr Jack King, for his attendance. Recent successful social functions were a buffet and Hat Parade for the Wednesday ladies, and dinner for the Thursday night players. As usual, Sidney and his staff provided us with an excellent menu. We are pleased to welcome new members to both our bowls sessions. Learners welcome. Ladies play Wednesday 10.15am to 2pm, and mixed play Thursday 7.15pm to 10pm. Enquiries, phone Narelle 8065 9284 or Cath m: 0413 600 019.

SENIORS CLUB For the last three months we have been very busy with a trip to Morpeth (replacing the booked outing on the Cockatoo Run, which was unfortunately cancelled at short notice). However, we had a delightful day taking in all the historic buildings and shops with lunch at East Maitland Bowling Club. We celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at Waterview Restaurant, Berowra Waters where we had a three-course lunch and were entertained by a wonderful Irish singer. We enjoyed our luncheon cruise aboard the Macquarie Princess in April. Lots more trips are scheduled for later in the year so come along and join us. On the first Monday of the month we have a walk. Every Thursday is a game of cards (Solo) and members are very welcome. For more information on Solo please contact Pam Davey on 8065 2391. We have two meetings a month - on the first and third Thursday at 11am in one of the function

rooms at the Club. On the third Thursday we also have a speaker. Our joining fee is only $5 for twelve months. For more information please contact Marie Weston, Secretary, on 9638 7419.

SQUASH CLUB The recent inclement weather may have sabotaged other sporting clubs and their members from engaging in their favourite past times, but not the squashies.

Regardless of the weather outside or the time of day, the squash courts are always well lit, protected from the elements and a great place to pit yourself against an opponent. A date for your diaries – 5th May heralds the presentation dinner for Ernie Speed. The cost is $50 and includes a 3-course meal plus drinks. If you are available to celebrate with Ernie or would like more details, please contact Ernie Speed (number below).

Lastly, anyone who would like to play squash with the RELSC squash team, in the upcoming competition starting mid-year, should contact Ernie Speed on 9807 3348. All players are welcome.

TRAVELLING BOWLS CLUB Hello to all, since our last update we have held our Annual General Meeting on the 9th February 2017.

Details from that meeting are, re-elected members: President: Brenda Paterson. Vice-President: Ray McDonnell. Secretary: Maria Armstrong. Treasurer: John Dixon. Committee members: Maureen Campbell, Jan De Vries, Milly Farrell, Patricia Stewart, Robyn Newton and Robin Burrows. Our first trip of 2017 was on 19th February when we went to Towradgi Bowling club, where we enjoyed a lovely lunch and chatted happily to members. Our next outing is on Sunday 23 April when we are off to Picton Bowling Club, which should be a great day as we have always enjoyed ourselves at that Club. The dress code is Mufti and hopefully the weather will co-operate and the sun will shine. As always the bus leaves at 9.30am from Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club. After that, we have a trip Umina Bowling Club on the 18th June, in Club dress uniform. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in the fun, and as the saying goes, “The more the merrier”. Hopefully all our members who have been ill have now fully recovered and can join us once again. Also, hoping everyone had a great Easter.

Please contact Robyn Newton on 9858 3014, Brenda Paterson on 8819 9650 or Milly Farrell on 9874 4667.

TRAVEL CLUB The year is well under way after the Christmas fare.

We started January with a warm-up lunch at the Club, a meet and greet for Members. February saw us enjoy a great trip on the Nepean Belle. Firstly there was a run around the Olympic sites in Penrith, then down to the paddle steamer and a leisurely trip up the river.

The day was perfect. In March, we held the AGM in the Ryedale Room to hear the Report on the year 2016 and the election of Committee. With all positions filled we start looking toward future events. First up was a luncheon at The Mean Fiddler on St Patrick’s Day. After a lovely drink on arrival, we sat down to a hearty meal and lively entertainment. We sang some old songs led by a fine musician and some liberal lubrication. For the sweet-toothed there was a visit to the Lindt Chocolate Shop on the way home. Our next outing in April featured a trip up the Hawkesbury to see the Seven islands in the river, with a morning tea and lunch to follow. See you at our next Meeting!

Interested in darts or squash?

See article on next page.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club Donation Ryde Hospital has been able to upgrade its medical equipment thanks to two donations from Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club.

“Every single day my team in the Emergency Department has a need for this machine,” Dr Roberts said.

The Club recently raised $50,000 for a new operation traction table after already donating more than $50,000 for a portable ultrasound machine last year.

Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club manager Chris McCarthy said he was glad the club’s donation could make a difference to their local hospital.

The operating traction table is used in orthopaedic surgeries to carefully position elderly patients during their procedures.

“Ryde Hospital has been an important part of our community for the last century, and we want to assist in ensuring it continues to proivide that great service by helping pay for these important facilities,” Mr McCarthy said.

Ryde Hospital undertakes a high number of orthopaedic surgeries on elderly people and the new equipment is replacing an operating traction table that was at the end of its working life.

The Hospital’s Emergency Department was also able to replace its 10-year old ultrasound machine last year with a brand new portable unit thanks to $54,100 donated by Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club.

Ryde Hospital’s ED director Peter Roberts said the ultrasound machine was an important piece of medical equipment.

“The majority of our club members live in the local area and a large number are also senior citizens, which means that the equipment would likely benefit many of our members or their families at some point in the future. The Leagues Club also recognised the significant donation of $10,000 from the Ryde Hospital Pink Ladies who do a fantastic job for the local community,” he said.

Dr Roberts wrote the above letter thanking the club for its donation and detailing how the ultrasound machine is used by the Emergency Department to assist patients.

DARTS OR SQUASH Are you interested?

Earlier this year the Club’s long-standing Darts Club was disbanded due to a very low number of active players.

Shortly after, the Squash Club was temporarily suspended for the same reason.

If there are any club members that are interested in joining the Squash Club to keep it going or reforming the Darts Club could you please email your interest to darts@releagues.com.au or squash@releagues.com.au. Alternatively, please leave your contact details at club reception.

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COMMUNITY NEWS ERNA HAWKS PREMIER LEAGUE TEAMS LAUNCH 2017 SEASON Eastwood Ryde Netball Association has had a long association with RydeEastwood Leagues Club, the ERNA Hawks’ major sponsor for the inaugural 2016 Netball NSW Premier League season, and proud major sponsor for 2017.

The Hawks’ 2017 season launch was recently held at the Club (pictured right) and was attended by special guest: Victor Dominello MP, Anne Doring - President ERNA, Dennis Petkovich - Vice President, Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club.

Emily Keenan (pictured right) will lead the Opens team (pictured top) alongside vice-captains Jessica Grant and Jay Rikard-Bell, while Lauren Baxter was named captain of the Under 20s squad (team pictured bottom right).

Both teams’ players have been using the fantastic facilities at the Club’s Fitness Edge Health and Aquatic Centre as their training HQ, which is located within the main Club.

As official training partners, the Fitness Edge has provided full use of the gym and pool, and facilitated a wide range of exercise and recovery classes for the players. Go The Hawks in 2017!

Photos courtesy of Boronia Park Framing and Photographic Studio

Tim, Hawky and the “Best Decorated Bikes”.

Tim the Tiger with Hawky and Fitness Edge staff members.

Director Jack King with contestants in the “Singing Star” competition.

Club member Vince Conciatore & Tim the Tiger

Hawky and friend.

West Ryde Easter Fair 2017 Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club is a proud sponsor of the West Ryde Easter Fair and invited along a few friends to help our staff at the event. Tim the Tiger and Hawky were a great hit with the kids (and some adults)! There are many parents out there with great shots of their kids with the mascots. Congratulations to Nora Etmekdjian and the hard working team from the local area, as well as the support staff from the City of Ryde for organising another great day of family fun for the local community. Thanks also to Anthony Taffa and his team at Taffa’s Hardware for their help to our team on the day.

Photos courtesy of The Weekly Times

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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

31/07/17

BUY ONE MEAL

31/07/17

GET THE SECOND HALF PRICE! 31/10/13

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Beers Month MAY

JUNE

JULY

James Squire 150 Lashes

Crown Lager on Tap

Coopers Pale Ale on Tap

Schooner $5.20 Middy $3.50

300ml glass $4.20

Schooner $5.20 Middy $3.50

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

of the

Wines Month May

June

July

Tempus Two

Barefoot

Jacob’s Creek

Shiraz

Shiraz

Cool Harvest

Tempus Two

Barefoot

Sauvignon Blanc

Chardonnay

Glass (150ml)

$4.80 Bottle

$21.00

Sauvignon Blanc

Jacob’s Creek Signature Shiraz

Glass (150ml)

Glass (150ml)

$4.40

$4.80

Bottle

Bottle

$19.00

$21.00

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

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KIDS’

Disco and Party!

Sunday 16 July

LET’S END THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS WITH A BIG PARTY! The 3 hours of fun starts at 4pm.

Tickets are $5 per child.

DJ ‘Bop till you Drop’ will keep the kids dancing until 7pm. There will be face painting and an airbrush tattoo artist on the day. The children will be kept entertained with a variety of games including Limbo, Musical Chairs and dance routines such as YMCA! Chips, ice block and a drink will be provided ‘FREE’ for all children of members that attend the party.

Plus the chance to win an iPad Mini!

LTPM/16/01292

Book at club reception from 4 June.

Conditions apply.

4-12 YEARS ONLY.

Strictly no admission without parental supervision.

Maximum 3 children’s tickets per purchase. Free entry for parents. Children under 4 must be accompanied by parents or guardian at all times.

KIDS’ FUN LINE DANCE CLASS ON 13 JULY AT 1PM* Parents and kids can all join in. Great exercise and so much fun.

Members $2. Covered shoes required. No thongs or flip flop footwear.

KIDS’

MOVIES

BOTH KIDS’ MOVIES SCREEN AT 11am. ONLY $1.

MON 10 JULY MOANA - 11am

s’ K i d ie s v mo y $1! l on

FRIDAY 14 JULY SING - 11am

s’ K i d ie s v mo y $1! l on

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 30 mins before movie commences. No reserve seating. Movies subject to change.

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May/June ENTERTAINMENT

DRAGON

AUSTRALIA’S ICONIC BAND 8PM, SATURDAY 6 MAY

BOOK NOW. Showtime at 8pm.

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.

4 SEASONS IN ONE NIGHT

STARRING BOBBY FOX

8PM, SATURDAY 20 MAY BOOK NOW. Showtime at 8pm.

Members $30 Non-Members $33 Handpicked for the Australian production of Jersey Boys by Frankie Valli himself, Bobby Fox returns to the stage with all of your favourite Frankie Valli songs, including “Oh What A Night!”, “Sherry”, “Walk Like A Man”, “Grease”, “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You”, and many more.

Hear Bobby’s first hand insight into the world of this legendary man and band, sharing behind the scenes experiences from his first audition to the final curtain call. A celebration of the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons!

THE BEATLE BOYS THE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL TOUR 1962-1966 8PM, SATURDAY 3 JUNE BOOK NOW. Showtime at 8pm.

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 with 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.

Performing Help, A Hard Day’s Night, Can’t Buy Me Love, Love Me Do, She Loves You, Twist & Shout, along with so many more.

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June/July ENTERTAINMENT

DAMIEN LEITH 8PM, SATURDAY 17 JUNE BOOK FROM 6 MAY. Showtime at 8pm.

Members $30 Non-Members $35

King’s Tapestry

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Damien first captured the hearts of the nation when he entered and won Australian Idol in 2006. Since then he has become one of Australia’s most respected and loved performers. With a cluster of hit singles such as the number one, ‘Night Of My Life’, and albums, ‘Where We Land’, ‘Catch The Wind,’ ‘Roy’ and ‘Chapter Seven’.

Leith’s most recent album, ‘Songs From Ireland’, celebrates Damien’s musical heritage and delivers for his audience another chapter in his creative life.

CAROL KING’S ‘TAPESTRY’ 8PM, SATURDAY 1 JULY BOOK FROM 20 MAY. Showtime at 8pm.

Members $18 Non-Members $22 Tapestry is the second album recorded by American singer songwriter Carole King. It was released in 1971 and is one of the bestselling albums of all time. King wrote or co-wrote all the songs on the album. Watch the talented Nikki Dee perform It’s Too Late, I Feel the Earth Move, You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman, Will You Love Me Tomorrow, The Locomotion, I’m into Something Good, You’ve Got A Friend and many more.

A superb presentation by Nikki Dee.

BOWIE UNZIPPED Starring

Nicki Dee

STARRING THE INIMITABLE JEFF DUFF 8PM, SATURDAY 22 JULY BOOK FROM 27 MAY. Showtime at 8pm.

Members $30 Non-Members $35

ssential Carole King Tapestry album performed LIVE in its entirety. Let Aussie Rock legend Jeff Duff and a killer band take you on a

Featuring

The Fabulous Nickettes with

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musical journey onto ‘Planet Bowie’. Performing David Bowie’s revolutionary music and breathing new life into the Thin White Duke’s iconic songs! With Bowie’s chameleon talent and ability to transform himself into numerous alter-egos transcending musical genres, Jeff Duff will take you back as he performs all the timeless Bowie classics spanning the decades.

August/September ENTERTAINMENT

DAVID CAZALET

THE KING IN CONCERT 8PM, SATURDAY 12 AUGUST

BOOK FROM 3 JUNE. Showtime at 8pm.

Members $25 Non-Members $30 ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Celebrate the life and music of Elvis Presley. David Cazalet is an astounding performer and arguably presents the finest tribute to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. With his uncanny resemblance to Elvis, David will take you on a trip down memory lane, paying homage to one of the greatest rock and rollers in musical history. This is as close to ‘The King’ as you’ll ever get!

SHARINA’S PSYCHIC ENCOUNTERS 8PM, SATURDAY 26 AUGUST BOOK FROM 10 JUNE Showtime at 8pm.

Members $25 Non-Members $28 Sharina is one of the best and most entertaining psychics in Australia!

She is the host of the top-rating 2UE radio show on 954 am, PSYCHIC ENCOUNTERS, on Sunday nights. She is also a columnist for Take 5 Magazine and regular psychic on Channel 9’s ‘Mornings’ with Sonia and David.

Compered by Mr. Showman, Tony Hogan.

THE EVERLY BROTHERS AND BUDDY HOLLY SHOW 8PM, SATURDAY 9 SEPTEMBER BOOK FROM 13 MAY. Showtime at 8pm.

Tickets $49 Hear the magical hits and soaring harmonies that made The Everly Brothers the legends they are with hits such as, ‘Bye Bye Love’, ‘Wake Up Little Susie’, ‘All I Have To Do Is Dream’ and many more, together with a special celebration to other rock ‘n’ roll legends of that era.

In addition, Scot Robin will showcase his unique talents as he performs all the classic Buddy Holly hits such as, That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Raining In My Heart, Rave On, and of course Oh Boy, plus many many more! For rock ‘n’ roll fans, this is a spectaular show not to be missed.

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GALA LUNCHES

INCLUDES A 2-COURSE LUNCH AND SPARKLING WINE. Bookings close at 11.30am on the day of the Gala Lunch.

TUESDAY 2 MAY

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TUESDAY 1 AUGUST

SHANE PETERS

KAREN BECKETT

AUBREY & MARTIN

GRACE RIZZO

AMBER JADE

The Beautiful songstress.

Vibrant Instrumentalist, Dancer & Vocalist!

Members: $14 Non-Members: $17 Book from 11 July

Members: $14 Non-Members: $17 Book from 1 August.

The dynamic Showman himself.

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

Multi-Award Winning vocal performer!

Retiring soon - don’t miss one of Aussie’s finest acts!

Members: $14 Non-Members: $17 Book from 2 May.

Members: $14 Non-Members: $17 Book from 6 June.

MAY/JUNE/JULY LOUNGE ENTERTAINMENT Friday, May 05, 2017 Saturday, May 06, 2017 Friday, May 12, 2017 Saturday, May 13, 2017 Friday, May 19, 2017 Saturday, May 20, 2017 Friday, May 26, 2017 Saturday, May 27, 2017 Friday, June 02, 2017 Saturday, June 03, 2017 Friday, June 09, 2017 Saturday, June 10, 2017 Friday, June 16, 2017 Saturday, June 17, 2017 Friday, June 23, 2017 Saturday, June 24, 2017 Friday, June 30, 2017 Saturday, July 01, 2017 Friday, July 07, 2017 Saturday, July 08, 2017 Friday, July 14, 2017 Saturday, July 15, 2017 Friday, July 21, 2017 Saturday, July 22, 2017 Friday, July 28, 2017 Saturday, July 29, 2017

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Power of Two Denis Demello Gerry Allen Duo 2 Left Feet Ian Blakeney Ron Ashton Cazcade Duo Tina Petroni Jenny Marie Lang Franky Valentyn Sweet Talk Paul Greene Cherri Jam Nightshift Paul Fisher Brian Gillet Dennis Demello Tina Petroni Anton Zammit Nightshift Sweet Talk Gerry Allen Duo Ron Ashton Cazcade Duo Franky Valentyn Jenny Marie Lang

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TUESDAY 5 SEPTEMBER

The Fitness Edge Swim School offers a safe, friendly and encouraging environment for people of all ages and abilities.

Our youngest students are six months of age and our most senior member is in their 70s. It’s never too late to learn the life skill of swimming.

While the main focus in these levels is still correct technique, we also develop speed and racing skills.

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

Adult classes These classes are held on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning.

Babies & Pre-School Classes These classes are held from Monday to Friday between 11am and 1pm. There are limited pre-school positions on Saturdays.

All Instructors on these classes are qualified in Austswim Infant & Pre-school Aquatics. Pre-schoolers’ safest option is to attend classes consistently. Our indoor facility makes this a great place to learn to swim, a skill for life, all year round.

School-Age Learn to Swim Classes 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 consistent swimmers move on to Dolphins, Marlin and Squads.

Places in these classes are very limited and are subject to an assessment of new swimmers’ ability and available classes.

Beginner classes are for members who are not confident to Swim with their faces in the water, or just want some tips to improve their skills.

Classes are run in school terms only.

For further details, please call the Swim School office on 9808 7617 or check out our website at www.thefitnessedge.com.au Our office hours during term time are: Monday – Friday: 10am – 6pm Saturday: 8am – 1.15pm

“Learning to swim has many benefits for our children. It’s great for their health and well being, it enhances their selfesteem 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

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MOTHER’S DAY

SUNDAY 14 MAY

MAY 2017

THE FITNESS EDGE TURNS 19!

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

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END OF FINANCIAL YEAR PROMOTIONS

THURSDAY 29 JUNE

WIN A CAR! MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL DRAW pages 2 & 3

SUNDAY 6 AUGUST

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