President’s Report
Dear Members,
Welcome to the Autumn edition of Rawson Review! As the leaves turn and the weather cools, we’re thrilled to present an exciting lineup of events, dining experiences and activities to enjoy this season at your Club.
Our ClubGrants program is open for applications and we’re eager to collaborate with new organisations that make a meaningful impact in our community. Whether you’re part of a community group, school, charity, or sports club, this is a wonderful opportunity to secure support for your initiatives. For more details on how this program can benefit your organisation, visit the Club’s website. We’re deeply proud of our community engagement efforts and encourage you to join the list of our valued beneficiaries.
St Patrick’s Day Kiosk ‘Gold Coin’ Bonanza
From 9am Friday 14 March until 9pm Sunday 16 March
Looking ahead to the next quarter, there’s truly something for everyone. Our live entertainment program continues to grow, featuring world-class acts that promise a nostalgic experience for many, including Streisand & Sinatra and Forever Diamond. ANZAC Day holds a special place in our calendar, and in keeping the mix fresh and fabulous, our popular Literary Lunch series will continue, alongside the beloved community celebration, Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. On behalf of the Board of Directors and Management, we look forward to welcoming you to the Club soon.
50 YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP
David Taylor OAM President
Congratulations to our 50 year members!
JOHN GOODMAN
JAMES STUART
TREVOR HODGSON
STEPHEN KINSEY
Tap your membership card every time you visit the Club over St Paddy’s weekend for your chance to win your very own bag of (chocolate) gold coins from the end of the rainbow! Wishing you the luck of the Irish!
Contact the Customer Service Team for more information or visit www.eppingclub.com
St Patrick’s Day Friday Night Meat Raffle
Friday 14 March On sale from 6pm, drawn 7pm
Join us in 45 on Rawson for an Irish-themed Friday night meat raffle. Sure to be a wild ride of shamrocks, laughs, trivia and prizes, this fun-themed evening will celebrate all things Saint Paddy! To be sure, to be sure—it’s a great way to celebrate St Patrick’s special day.
Contact the Customer Service Team for more information or visit www.eppingclub.com
NRL Season Begins 1 March
AFL Season Begins 6 March
There’s no better place to watch the footy all season long than at your Club’s Sports Bar. With comfy surroundings, great service, a hearty snacks menu, a vast variety of beers on tap and all the games on the big screen, there’s nowhere better to enjoy your favourite game. Gather your mates, cheer on your team, and soak up the atmosphere that only live sports can bring. Whether it's the finals or a regular season clash, this is your ultimate destination for footy fever.
Drawn Wednesday 25 June 8:40pm
Get cashed up with our newest member giveaway and a share of the $10,000 bounty! It’s popping good fun, so start collecting your tickets... it could be you!
Gain entries into the draw from 1 April by tapping your membership card daily* PLUS receive a bonus entry for every $20 spent in the Club during the promotional period.
Contact the Customer Service Team for more information or visit www.eppingclub.com *Terms and Conditions apply, see the website for full details. Permit number TP/00212.
Anzac Day Dawn Service
Friday 25 April | From 6am Forest Park, Epping
Join us for the Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Cenotaph in Forest Park, Epping (off Blaxland Road). In the event of rain, the service will be held in the foyer of The Epping Club. All veterans who wish to participate in the parade should assemble at the stairs off Blaxland Road at 5:45am. If you would like to lay a wreath or floral tribute, please contact John Prestidge, sub-Branch Secretary on 9868 3272 (Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10am –12pm), or email subbranch@eppingsubbranch.com
Join us for bingo on ANZAC Day and take part in our Anzac Day-inspired ‘Two-Up Twist’! Win a round, then challenge the host to a game of heads or tails for a chance to double your prize! Bingo commences 10am, register from 9am. Contact the Customer Service Team for more information or visit www.eppingclub.com. Terms and Conditions apply.
Calling Those Who Serve: Inspire, Achieve, Together
The Epping RSL Club sub-Branch is recruiting new members. Serving members, ex-serving personnel and reservists are invited to join this supportive, active and inclusive community. Connect with a group that understands your experiences and celebrates your valuable contribution. We would love to meet you! For more information, please contact 9868 3272 or email subbranch@eppingsubbranch.com
Discover What's New at 45 on Rawson
As the seasons change, so does the fabulous menu at 45 on Rawson. This autumn, we're excited to unveil our latest offerings — crafted to delight! Our new menu features heartier, warmer dishes perfect for the cooler months, alongside an expanded range of pastas to satisfy every craving. By popular demand, we've also introduced Sydney Rock Oysters and a selection of Southeast Indian-inspired dishes, showcasing bold flavours and aromatic spices.
At 45 on Rawson, we’re all about delivering delicious meals made with quality produce, thoughtfully designed to meet the tastes and needs of our members. Come in this autumn and experience the fresh new flavours waiting for you.
See the full menu online at www.eppingclub.com
Sunday 6 April | Registration: 11am – 2pm | Playing Commences: 12pm Buy-In: $30 (optional $30 add-on)
Get ready for the biggest cash poker tournament your Club has ever hosted! With a guaranteed $10,000 prize pool, the stakes are high and the excitement is real.
For just a $30 buy-in, be part of the action, experiencing all the thrill of a Vegas-style game with APL Poker. No pre-registration needed—secure your ticket on the day! Want to get ahead?
Win your entry by placing 1st or 2nd in the Monday or Tuesday games at the Club.
See more information online www.eppingclub.com
Hills APL $10,000 Poker Tournament
Literary Lunch
Literary Lunch with Author Mark Smith
Sunday 16 March | 12pm
Members $69 | Non Members $74
Includes two course luncheon and glass of sparkling wine.
Join us for our March Literary Lunch with acclaimed Australian author Mark Smith. Following the launch of his gripping new release, Three Boys Gone, Mark will delve into his thrilling book, share insights into his writing process, and explore the complex moral dilemma at the heart of the novel.
Bookings are essential via Customer Service on 9876 4357 or online www.eppingclub.com
ABOUT THREE BOYS GONE
On a high school camping trip, three boys slip away for an ocean swim. By the time Grace arrives, the dangerous surf is overpowering them. If she goes in, four lives will be lost. Should she have risked her life? The question haunts Grace as investigations start and her choice faces intense scrutiny. Grieving parents, conflicted staff and relentless media all demand answers, leaving Grace's safety at risk as she navigates blame and betrayal.
Make Sundays Special with Yum Cha
Looking for the perfect way to bring the family together? Join us for a yum cha experience like no other in your Club’s signature restaurant, Miss Yuè.
Indulge in exquisite handmade dumplings, expertly crafted and bursting with flavour in a relaxed yet refined atmosphere, where every detail is designed to make your time with loved ones deliciously unforgettable.
With five-star service and a menu packed with everyone’s favourite yum cha choices, make your Sunday tradition extra special and try Miss Yuè.
Yum Cha is served daily in Miss Yuè from 11am Wednesday through Sunday. Walk-ins welcome but bookings are encouraged. Visit www.eppingclub.com/missyue or call 9815 0920.
New Seniors Lunchtime Specials in 45 on Rawson
Welcome to our Seniors Lunchtime Specials! We understand the importance of a hearty meal at an affordable price, which is why we’re thrilled to offer lunchtime specials Monday to Sunday, including a middy of house soft drink. Join us for a delicious dining experience tailored especially for seniors with a nutritious choice in a seniors-sized portion.
$16 95
MONDAY - SATURDAY LUNCH 12 PM-2:30PM SUNDAY LUNCH & DINNER
Monday 14, Tuesday 15 & Wednesday 16 April
From 10am
Hop along to your Club for Easter Bingo week. Collect a ticket every time you play during the Easter Bingo Week and place them in the barrel on Thursday 17 April. We’ve got Easter chocolate and hams to be won plus prizes for best dressed. Dig out your bunny tail or Easter bonnet and get in the spirit!
Please note bingo will not be held on Good Friday.
From 9am Friday 18 April until 9pm Sunday 20 April
Tap your membership card every time you visit the Club over the Easter weekend for your chance to share in instant E Plus points prizes! There's $500 to be won so hop on in and tap, tap, tap.
Thursday 17 April
On sale from 6pm drawn 7pm
Just in time for the Easter long weekend you could take home delicious hams or trays of prawns. Join us for fridge-filling fun and you could be a lucky winner! This activity replaces the Friday night meat raffle due to Good Friday.
Bocelli & Brightman
Friday 14 March | 7pm | $50
Bocelli & Brightman is a show-stopping tribute to two of the greatest and most influential classical crossover artists of this generation. This mega concert is packed with classic favourites and hit songs like Memory, Nessun Dorma, Phantom of the Opera, Nella Fantasia, Time to Say Goodbye and The Prayer.
Featuring Australia’s vocal powerhouses, soprano Clarissa Spata and tenor Gaetano Bonfante, this is one of the most exciting shows to hit the stage –sure to leave you begging for an encore!
Accompanied by the nation’s finest musicians, led by Maestro Glenn Amer, this is a spectacular show that is not to be missed.
Bookings are essential via Customer Service on 9876 4357 or online www.eppingclub.com
Streisand & Sinatra
Friday 11 April | 7pm | $50
Imagine two of the most iconic voices of the 20th century being celebrated together on stage for the very first time! Two extraordinary performers, Australia’s Got Talent runner-up Greg Gould and the sensational Cosima De Vito, pay tribute to the music, personalities and legacy of these legends, bringing to life some of the most unforgettable songs ever written.
Prepare for an evening of nostalgia, as you sing along to every song and enjoy an unforgettable night of world-class entertainment. Two legends, one spectacular concert event — you won’t want to miss it!
Bookings are essential via Customer Service on 9876 4357 or online www.eppingclub.com
Make Your Night Memorable with Pre-Show Dining in Miss Yuè
Heading to a show in the Grand Ballroom? Elevate your evening with the Miss Yuè Show Dining experience! Perfectly crafted for a seamless, stress-free night, our Show Dining offer ensures you can enjoy a delicious meal with family and friends before the curtain rises. Enjoy a limited à la carte menu, designed to deliver exceptional value without compromising on quality or flavour, all in the stunning surrounds of Miss Yuè. For just $39.90 per person (minimum two guests), indulge in a meal that’s both satisfying and perfectly timed, leaving you relaxed and ready to enjoy the show.
Don’t miss out—book your concert tickets, then call 9815 0920 or visit www.eppingclub.com/missyue to reserve your place for the Miss Yuè Show Menu.
Forever Diamond
Friday 6 June | 7pm | $40.10
Dance the night away with the sounds of Neil Diamond. This 50-year tribute show to the icon himself delivers all your favourite hits including Cracklin’ Rosie, Solitary Man, Sweet Caroline and more. This award winning show will have you tapping your feet and begging for more of this uncanny portrayal that must be seen to be believed. The day you see a better Diamond on stage will be the day the man himself appears…!
Bookings are essential via Customer Service on 9876 4357 or online www.eppingclub.com
Faulty Towers Dining Experience 2SHOW DATES Supporting Local
Friday 15 August & Saturday 16 August 7pm | Members $99 | Non Members $114 Includes 3-course meal and interactive theatre show
Straight from London’s West End via the legendary Sydney Opera House, this international sensation is returning to The Epping Club in August 2025 by popular demand. Officially the world’s most sought-after tribute to the BBC sitcom, the Faulty Towers Dining Experience is simply unmissable.
Become part of the action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up mayhem on a plate alongside a 3-course meal and two hours of non-stop laughter. Expect nothing short of guaranteed fun and a brilliant night out as you climb inside the iconic TV show and experience it from the inside out… With over 70% improvised, this is a completely immersive and highly interactive comedy spectacular where anything can happen… and usually does!
Sold out three times last year at your Club, do not miss your chance to see why everyone loves this incredible night out! The Faulty Towers Dining Experience is presented by Interactive Theatre International.
Bookings are essential via Customer Service on 9876 4357 or online www.eppingclub.com
with The Primary Goods Distillery
True to our Club’s dedication to supporting local grassroots businesses, we’re thrilled to introduce The Primary Goods Distillery. This boutique husband-and-wife operation is a testament to resilience and creativity, transforming a modest storage unit in Parramatta into a multi-award-winning gem.
45 on Rawson will now be serving the brand’s vodka, gin, and whisky as their house spirits, ensuring a premium, artisan offering that reflects our love for homegrown enterprises. Raise a glass to The Primary Goods Distillery at 45 on Rawson this autumn and celebrate the spirit of local innovation! Discover more at theprimarygoods.com.
Great Mother’s Day Gift Idea
That Psychic Couple: Ezio
& Michelle De Angelis
Friday 30 May | 7pm | $45
Communicating with your loved ones on the other side... That Psychic Couple, Ezio and Michelle De Angelis, are now coming to The Epping Club for a first-class evening of psychic mediumship. Renowned as two of Australia's best psychic mediums, Michelle and Ezio host the unique and entertaining weekly That Psychic Couple! podcast on Spotify and iHeart and write a regular column for That's Life! magazine. Both have won the prestigious Australian Psychic of the Year Award.
On stage, this dynamic duo provides a profound insight into life after death by connecting you with your loved ones in the spirit world. Join us for a night of heartwarming emotional connections and sound psychic guidance.
Mother’s Day Dining
Sunday 11 May | Lunch & Dinner
Banquet $68 per person | Children $22 (2 - 12 years)
Treat Mum to a delicious Chinese banquet in Miss Yuè this Mother’s Day lunch or dinner. If you’ve got a group why not enjoy the luxe atmosphere of our private rooms? Bookings essential. Please see the Mother’s Day Banquet Menu and session times online. A deposit is required to secure your booking.
Visit www.eppingclub.com/missyue or call 9815 0920
“My work is all about connecting to your loved ones on the other side. Our spirit lives on and the bonds of love we share with those dearest to us never die. Mediumship gives people a rare opportunity to reunite with those they never expected to hear from again. A real connection is a powerful and life changing experience…” – Ezio De Angelis
Bookings are essential via Customer Service on 9876 4357 or online www.eppingclub.com
Birthdays at your Club
Birthdays are one of the most important and fun events in your life! Leave the planning and details to our expert events team – all you have to do is enjoy yourself! With all-inclusive packages plus the option to customise your event with special personal touches - there’s no better place to celebrate. Whether it’s a glamorous 21st or a milestone 90th (or anything in between) the Epping Club is your ideal birthday destination.
For more information visit www.eppingclubevents.com.au or contact the Epping Club Events team on 9815 0948.
Celebrate your Love with a Dream Wedding
Celebrate your love with a dream wedding… at a price you never dreamed possible! As Sydney’s best all-inclusive wedding venue we invite you to begin your new chapter with an incredible value wedding package. Designed to be exceptional value, save over $60 per head, when you book before 30 April 2025.
♦ 5-hour venue hire
♦ Pre-dinner drink & canapes on arrival
♦ 3-course alternate serve menu including tea & coffee
♦ 5-hour beverage package including alcohol
♦ $3,000 silk floral & pillar candle package
♦ Complimentary upgraded crystal glassware, charger plates, napkin rings & table numbers
♦ BONUS: DJ, dance floor and AV services
♦ BONUS: Champagne tower
♦ BONUS: Two-tier wedding cake customised to your own look and feel
Just $120 per person all-inclusive – valued at $180 per head!
View the complete package online www.eppingclubevents.com.au or contact our expert team on 9815 0948 for more information and to secure your wedding date now.
From 9am Saturday 10 May until 9pm Sunday 11 May
Tap your membership card every time you visit the Club over the Mother’s Day weekend for your chance to win instant E Plus points. There’s $500 to be shared.
Contact the Customer Service Team for more information or visit www.eppingclub.com
Mother’s Day
2 for 1 Cocktails in 45 on Rawson
NEW TIME
Fridays & Saturdays 8 - 10pm
We love weekends as much as you do, enjoy them even more with a cocktail in hand! It's all about great vibes, great company, and, of course, great value cocktails. It's double the fun and double the value every Friday and Saturday night! See the website for more information and terms and conditions.
Friday 9 May | 10am
We're celebrating Mother’s Day with our first 50 players receiving a free pair of fluffy bed socks valued at $12.95. Choose your mystery sock gift and - even more exciting - one pair of socks will contain a bonus $50 in E Plus points! Come join in the fun, you could be a lucky winner! *One pair of socks per paying bingo player. First 50 purchased bingo cards only.
Contact the Customer Service Team for more information or visit www.eppingclub.com
Bingo
Trivia Night School Holidays
90 MINUTES OF FUN SUITED FOR ALL AGES THREE TO ADULT!
OVER $500 IN PRIZES TO BE WON
Tuesday 15 April | 3pm | $10 per playing child
Bring the kids for a fun afternoon of Bluey Character Bingo aimed to keep the school holiday boredom at bay! Includes 6 games of bingo, lucky door prizes, Bluey wrist snap band gift, Bluey tattoos and meet and greet with Bluey herself!
All funds raised support Foster Care Angels. All children must be supervised and a ticket for non-playing adults ($0) must be purchased with your child’s ticket. Bluey Bingo is played with character images and will be prompted for all-age ease.
Bookings are essential via Customer Service on 9876 4357 or online www.eppingclub.com
Saturday 5 April | 7pm
$10 per person redeemable for beverages on the night
Get ready to swap your swamp for a seat at the table — Shrek Trivia is here! Do you know your Donkey from your Dragon?
Can you quote Shrek one-liners in your sleep?
Or maybe you're just here for the layers… like an onion! Dive into a night of laughs, nostalgia and all things Shrek as we test your knowledge on the iconic ogre and his hilarious fairytale friends.
Whether you're a trivia titan or just a fan of Shrek’s timeless charm, this night will be a blast for everyone. Grab your crew and join us for a Shrek-tacular evening of trivia fun!
Children over 8 years are welcome but must have a ticket and be accompanied by an adult. Maximum table size is 10 people, please book as a team where possible.
Bookings are essential via Customer Service on 9876 4357 or online www.eppingclub.com
Puzzle Hour is Back!
Tuesday 13 May | Sign in from 6pm, 6.30pm kick off | $65 per team + optional $30 warm up round
Calling all jigsaw fans. Grab your mates and register for your chance to be crowned the undisputed Puzzle Masters with Braided Entertainment. There’s 500 pieces and 90 minutes on the clock and with a cash prize up for grabs the stakes are high (not really, it’s just old fashioned fun - we promise!) Beginners welcome, puzzling is for everyoneyou can even enjoy a wine or two while you play. Maximum of four people per team.
Register your team online or see more information at www.eppingclub.com
Want to take your puzzling to even greater heights? Find out more about the full day national Puzzle Games hosted at The Epping Club on Sunday 23 March. See www.eppingclub.com
