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Functions Report
from Soundings May 2021
by sopyc0
November 10th
November’s Ladies’ Lunch featured special guest Forensic Psychologist Dr. Bob Mead. Each year he excels in his talks and this year was no exception. “Catching a cold case killer, the role of genealogy in solving a 32-year mystery”, kept us guessing right until the end. We look forward to hearing from Dr. Mead again this year.
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December 8th
The Christmas luncheon was a great success, with resident musician Rob West on guitar. The ladies eventually found the dance floor and a lot of fun was had by all. The Christmas lunch was excellent, and we hope to create a new theme this year.
March 9th
We have had a trying time with lockdown this year but we managed to hold our March luncheon, featuring author and innovative speaker Moira Yeldon. Her book “Chasing Marigolds” is an inspirational journey of healing and wisdom, fun and food, blended with the sensuality and vibrancy of India. We certainly had a laugh as she shared some candid thoughts in a witty manner and inspired those who are yet to venture abroad to India.
April 13th
Ramona O’Neil is an inspirational presenter and speaker. Her presentation entitled “How to find yourself again” covered the trilogy of health – “the mind, the body and the spirit”. It was well presented and covered Ramona’s own battle with health and her journey to find inspiration and a cure for her own health problems.
~ Chris Nyeholt Wow!!! What a party!! And what a weekend!!
Hundreds of members and guests joined in celebrating the Club’s 75th birthday April 16th and 18th. From fireworks, and food trucks to cupcakes and reconnections, members came together to toast our Clubs’ achievements and successes and remember the good old days too.
The Cocktail party was a screaming success with everyone getting into the ‘mood’ with a birthday spritz. The band made the place really start to pop and was only interrupted by the pop and bang of the fireworks display. Amid the oohs and ah’s the display lit up the Perth skyline and the water line too.
Special guest Colin Cowden was asked to cut the birthday cake while Club members and guests joined voices to sing happy birthday ‘to us’.
And on Sunday the ART (Archival Research Team) hosted the Members Reunion Afternoon tea where many past and current members had a chance to get together and have a good old ‘chin wag’. Stories were told and lots of memories were shared - the Clubs’ archives also grew. The ART team are still looking for material as their task is not yet complete – so if you have some precious memorabilia from the Club’s history you want to share, please, make contact. We will be producing a coffee table book tracing the history of the Club and featuring some of the incredible stories the team have discovered. It will be available for members later this year, so watch this space.
But the party’s not over yet! We have a few more activities planned this year.
With the closing of the lower kitchen area about to happen and the onslaught of winter – dining will move into the Ballroom again this year. From early June through to the end of July renovations to lower kitchen will get underway. The plan is to expand the service and cooking areas, so by Spring we will have a brand-new look kitchen. in light of these changes, we are excited to announce that the Winter Garden dining experience will commence June 5 so make a booking and get ready to ‘get cosy’.
Joining us on July 16th for Mess Night will be members from the Fremantle Sailing Club. Bookings are open so if you want to be part of this entertaining, and fun night. Mess Nights have been a tradition in this Club for a long time and if you haven’t attended one before, I challenge you to do so - It will redefine your understanding of the word ‘tradition’ and you’ll have a lot of fun. Oh and women are allowed to attend too... So don’t be shy - contact reception.
August sees two major member activities - The 75th Anniversary Ball - August 7 and, by popular demand, the Club is hosting Fawlty Towers – the stage show (with dinner) August 28th. Numbers are limited so again, please book early.
That’s it for now. Until next time: divertirse! (have fun)
