Rawson Review June July August 2024 Edition

President’s Report

Dear Members,

Can you believe winter is almost upon us? It's the perfect time to embrace the changing seasons and pay a visit to your Club. With the cooler weather rolling in, we've got an array of hot offerings to keep you entertained, from exceptional dining to live entertainment, all wrapped up with our signature five star service.

Last month marked a significant occasion as we honoured ANZAC Day, a date deeply ingrained in the fabric of our Club's culture. Thank you to our dedicated management team and staff for orchestrating and delivering an event of the highest quality. It was pleasing to see over 300 members of our community, including servicemen and women, gather for this year's Anzac Day Breakfast, a proud moment for us all.

45 on Rawson has launched a new menu and as we take a new direction in our catering, I am sure you will be impressed with the freshness, quality and value. Updated weekly specials are now available and we hope that you will be excited to try them all. Of course, members receive a substantial discount which is just another great benefit to being a Club member.

Speaking of membership, its that time of year again and I encourage you to renew so your many membership benefits can be continued. This year we have introduced a new membership category – Perpetual – which is not just outstanding value but also means you never have to renew again. That’s a proposition worth exploring!

Looking forward, we have a wonderful calendar of events planned including my personal favourites, great live entertainment with the Faulty Towers Dining Experience returning and acclaimed new show, Tom Burlinson’s Still Swingin’.

On behalf of The Board of Directors and our Management Team we hope you enjoy the activities and entertainment that has been planned for this quarter.

The Epping Club is a Finalist!

Your Club is proud to announce they are a finalist in the 2024 Clubs NSW ‘Clubs & Community Award’ recognising our contribution to the Karonga School with our ‘Green Light for Learning’ (traffic education) initiative. Congratulations

David Taylor OAM President

ClubGRANTS Recipients

At The Epping Club we believe in fostering a thriving community. Through the ClubGRANTS Program, we've proudly contributed over $4.5 million to various charities, associations, schools, and community groups. These donations demonstrate our dedication to making a real difference in our local area and we are delighted to present to you our list of recipients of ClubGRANTS funding over the past 12 months:

Renew your membership and be rewarded with beverage vouchers, birthday bonuses, on site car parking, E Plus loyalty points accumulation plus great discounts on food and beverage. Membership can be renewed online, over the phone or in person at Customer Service. Need help? Call the Customer Service team on 9876 4357.

Become a Perpetual Member:

Love your Club for Life!

Sign up to our new perpetual category today for just $80 and enjoy the benefits of Epping Club membership for life. As well as all our standard membership benefits you'll receive a complimentary bottle of celebratory wine as your exclusive gift valued at $30. With perpetual membership, you'll never have to worry about renewing again. Each June, you'll automatically receive the same renewal benefits without the hassle of re-joining. Sign up now and enjoy the perks of membership without end!

Call Customer Service on 9876 4357 for more information.

What's On

JUNE

Early Bird $1500 Bonus Swipes Begins Membership Renewals Begin

Marvel Trivia Night

State of Origin Game One

Public Holiday

CCA Trivia Night

Puzzle Hour

The Vallies Show

Bottomless Bubbles Bridal Showcase

Literary Lunch Nicola Moriarty

State of Origin Game Two

Dirty Dick's Theatre Show

Surf N Turf Raffle

30 World Series Board Games Australian Qualifiers

JULY

5 Chinese Comedy Hypnotist Haiming Jiang

5 Christmas in July Friday Night Raffle

5 $1000 Early Bird Cash Draw

7 Christmas in July Bingo

12 Tom Burlinson Show

17 State of Origin Game Three

18 Bottomless Bubbles Bridal Showcase

21 Dorothy the Dinosaur Show

26 Surf N Turf Raffle

26 Opera in the Club

31 E Plus Points Expire*

AUGUST

2 Running In The Shadows: Fleetwood Mac Show

30 Faulty Towers Dining Experience

30 Surf N Turf Raffle

31 Faulty Towers Dining Experience

This is your friendly reminder that E Plus membership points expire annually. There are so many ways to use your accrued points in the Club. Why not use them to renew your membership, spend them on food and beverage or transfer them to a Universal Card? The choice is yours – just don’t let them expire!

Explore the New 45 on Rawson Menu

All New Weekly Specials

ANY PASTA PRAWN PASTA ADDITIONAL $5

ALL SCHNITZELS WITH CHIPS & SALAD AND CHOICE OF TOPPING

MONDAY - FRIDAY *MEMBERS ONLY

WEDNESDAY TUESDAY

HALF WA ROCK LOBSTER WITH CREAMY GARLIC PRAWNS, CHIPS & SALAD

SPICY SALT & PEPPER SOLE CHINESE STYLE SERVED WHOLE WITH JASMINE RICE

DAILY BLACKBOARD SPECIALS SEASONAL SPECIALS TO SURPRISE AND DELIGHT

Indulge your palate with the freshest flavours of the season with 45 on Rawson's exciting new menu. Elevating casual dining, we're thrilled to welcome a new caterer to the kitchen bringing vast experience and a commitment to introducing a diverse array of high-quality dishes, including an expanded selection of tantalising Asian cuisine. Rest assured our popular favourites including schnitzel, steaks and pasta still hold a prominent place on the 45 on Rawson menu. However, we're thrilled to introduce an array of exciting additions including sizzling stir-fries, perfectly crumbed lamb cutlets, steaming hot pots, and a selection of fresh seasonal salads - just as our members requested!

Of course, our valued members still enjoy exclusive discounts on our food offerings, making dining at your Club even more delicious. Whether you're craving the spices of Asian cuisine or traditional favourites, the new 45 on Rawson menu promises to satisfy!

Senior Specials

GRILLED OR FRIED FISH & CHIPS SERVED WITH SALAD

SIRLOIN STEAK 200G SERVED WITH TWO SIDES & SAUCE MONDAY - SATURDAY LUNCH 12 PM-2:30PM

HONEY CHICKEN SERVED WITH JASMINE STEAMED RICE

SWEET & SOUR PORK SERVED WITH JASMINE STEAMED RICE

ROAST OF THE DAY SERVED WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES, MASHED POTATOES & GRAVY

Chinese Comedy Hypnotist

Where the audience becomes the star of the show

Friday 5 July | 7pm | Member $24.50, Non Member $34.50

Get ready to be mesmerised and entertained like never before! Chinese Hypnotist Haiming Jiang is bringing his hilarious comedy hypnotist show to Australia and direct to the stage of the Grand Ballroom. Prepare for a night of side-splitting laughter and mind-bending tricks that will leave you amazed. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience Jiang's extraordinary talent live on stage.

*Chinese Hypnotist Haiming Jiang’s show is rated PG and is suitable for children at parent’s discretion. This show is presented in English.

Bookings are essential via Customer Service on 9876 4357 or online www.eppingclub.com

The Vallies: A Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons

Friday 21 June | from 8pm

$40.10 (includes booking fee)

The Vallies are an all-singing, all-dancing tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Bringing to you hits like Oh What a Night, Sherry, Big Girls Don't Cry and Can't Take My Eyes Off You and many more, this all Australian cast will whisk you back to the 60s, celebrating the legends of the era from New Jersey USA. Along with the music of the Four Seasons, this second-to-none show pays tribute to other favourite bands of the 1950s and 60s including The Drifters, The Temptations, The Righteous Brothers, as well as the hits of Motown and even the Bee Gees! A high energy show with power house vocals, slick dance moves, a live band and the best new talent Australia has to offer, The Vallies will have you on your feet, dancing and singing out “Oh what a night!”

Bookings are essential via Customer Service on 9876 4357 or online www.eppingclub.com

Happy Hour

Daily | 6-7pm

Fridays | 5-7pm

Ready for some Happy Hour fun? Join us in 45 on Rawson for the happiest time of the day! Sip on your favourite drinks and enjoy fantastic discounts from 6pm daily PLUS there's a bonus hour on Fridays for double the value!

See the website for more information.

Sunday Bingo is On!

Sunday mornings | 10am

Doors open 9am, bingo begins 10am 15 rounds, $5 to play includes $50 Bonus Round

You asked and we've delivered, you can now play bingo at your Club on Sunday mornings. Fun and friendly, what a great way to add another day of bingo to your week.

*All bingo prizes are paid as E Plus points to your membership card.

For more information please ask our Bingo Hosts or contact Customer Service on 9876 4357.

Puzzle Hour Tournament

Tuesday 18 June | 6pm sign in, 6:45pm kick off $60 per team + $25 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 are 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 everyone - you can even enjoy a wine or two while you play.

A fun night out for all, register your team online or see more information at www.eppingclub.com.

Maximum of four people per team.

EARLY BIRD 20% OFF - FIRST 6 TEAMS ONLY!

Dirty Dick’s Theatre Show

Friday 28 June | from 7pm

Members $84 | Non Members $94 (includes booking fee)

Join us for the fun and nostalgia of Australia’s most popular Theatre Restaurant Show, Dirty Dick's! Having presented its distinctive nights of Medieval Old English fun and feasting to more than five million people over four decades, for one night only relive it all in side-splitting glory at The Epping Club.

Sing-along, clap-along and laugh-along as you experience the hilarious antics, madcap merrymaking and fun-tastic festivities of this unforgettable night almost fifty years in the making.

Whether it’s your first time experiencing the madcap adventure that is Dirty Dick's or you’ve been there, done that a lifetime ago, don’t miss this chance to be part of Australia’s longest touring theatre show. Price includes a traditional Dirty Dick's two-course menu and live show – and of course, a Dirty Dick's bib - in the Grand Ballroom. Mirth and merriment assured!

Bookings are essential via Customer Service on 9876 4357 or online www.eppingclub.com

BOTTOMLESS BUBBLES

Bridal Open House

Saturday 22 June | from 10am Thursday 18 July | from 5pm Free to attend Bookings essential

Bring your fiancé, bring your bride squad, bring your parents for desserts and bottomless bubbles while you inspect the Grand Ballroom and explore one night only wedding offers. Bookings essential.

Contact the Events team on 9815 0948 or online www.eppingclubevents.com.au

Tom Burlinson: Still Swingin'

Friday 12 July | 8pm | $49 (includes booking fee)

Join us in the Grand Ballroom for a night of swinging melodies and unforgettable entertainment!

Presenting star of Australian stage and screen, Tom Burlinson, in a salute to the masters of vocal swing.

This dazzling show presents a montage of iconic swing classics made famous by the legends of the era Tony Bennett, Sammy Davis Jr, Nat ‘King’ Cole, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin and Frank Sinatra, through to the hits of the hugely successful modern masters – Harry Connick Jr and Michael Bublé.

Accompanied by a swinging 12 piece ‘big band’ of Australian musicians this is a world-class show by one of our nation’s most fabulous performers.

Bookings are essential via Customer Service on 9876 4357 or online www.eppingclub.com

Literary Lunch

Literary Lunch: Nicola Moriarty

Sunday 23 June in the Grand Ballroom

Members $69 | Non Members $74 (includes booking fee)

Two course luncheon & glass of sparkling on arrival

Join us for the next delicious instalment in our Literary Lunches series with special guest Nicola Moriarty. Launching her gripping latest release this special event luncheon will see Nicola discuss her latest novel ‘Every Last Suspect’ as well as her writing process and favourite literary themes - women, relationships, and scandalous tales!

Bookings are essential via Customer Service on 9876 4357 or online www.eppingclub.com

About theBook

SECOND SHOW NOW ADDED!

Dorothy the Dinosaur Spectacular!

Sunday 21 July | 10am & 12:30pm

$26.10 (includes booking fee)

Love or hate her, Harriet Osman is impossible to refuse. But someone in her life has finally snapped, leaving her face-down in a pool of her own blood. Harriet isn't one to die quietly though, and she is determined to reveal her killer before she does. Was it her devoted husband, Malek, with a violent past? Her best friend and lover, Victoria, with a deadly secret only Harriet knew? Or the new woman in her life, fellow school mum Karen? The one with an impeccable reputation... or so she says. Bullying, friendships, and games (in and out of the bedroom) combine with envy, lust and revenge, creating a twisted tale of drama and suspense…

This July school holidays, hands will be clapping and toes tapping with Dorothy’s mega mix of dance hits! Get ready to Romp-Bomp-A-Stomp with everyone’s favourite Dinosaur in this extravaganza of show stopping songs, including all The Wiggles greatest hits like Rock-A-Bye Your Bear, Hot Potato & Do the Propeller!

The fun doesn’t stop there! Joined on stage in the Grand Ballroom by all her Wiggly friends you’ll be ‘Shaking your Hips’ with Wags the Dog, and singing ‘Move your Arms’ with Henry the Octopus! Be quick as tickets will sell like… Hot Potatoes!

*Both Parents & Children will require a ticket. Children under 12 months old will not require a ticket for entry but will be required to sit on the lap of a parent or guardian. Show length is 45 minutes.

*Please note Paul Paddick 'Captain Feathersword' will not be appearing in the show.

Bookings are essential via Customer Service on 9876 4357 or online www.eppingclub.com

2 for 1 Cocktails in 45 on Rawson

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. Fridays | 8 - 10pm Saturdays | 6 - 8pm

The Faulty Towers Experience

Friday 30 August | 7pm

Saturday 31 August | 7pm

Members $99 | Non Members $109

Includes 3-course meal and interactive theatre show

Returning to your Club by popular demand, this laugh-out-loud spectacular is acclaimed internationally by audiences and critics alike. Hosted in the Grand Ballroom, you can expect even bigger antics and more laughter than ever before!

Highly improvised, highly interactive and fully immersive, it tempts audiences to join the action, becoming guests who play along with Basil, Sybil and Manuel. With two hours of comedy, three courses of food and five-star reviews, expect chaos, laughs, and a brilliant night out.

Bookings are essential via Customer Service on 9876 4357 or online www.eppingclub.com

$200 CASH PRIZE

Marvel Trivia

Saturday 1 June | 6:30pm for 7pm start $10 per person redeemable on the night for food or beverage purchases in 45 on Rawson.

Calling all Marvel enthusiasts! Test your knowledge of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, superheroes, and epic storylines in this action-packed trivia battle. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just enjoy a good superhero flick, join us for a night filled with thrilling questions, challenges, and the chance to win a $200 cash prize! Get ready for an evening of Marvel-ous fun. Awards for the best-dressed superheroes of course!

Children over 8 years are welcome but must hold 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

World Series of Board Gaming: Australian Qualifiers

Sunday 30 June | 9am | Tournament Fee $80

Join us for an electrifying event to determine the next contender for the World Series of Board Gaming (WSBG) 2024! Showcase your strategic prowess and tactical finesse in thrilling matchups across short and long games like Ticket to Ride, Azul, Ark Nova and Wingspan. The stakes are high, with a chance to win free entry to the WSBG 2024 event in Las Vegas and up to $3000AUD* in travel expenses covered. Whether you're a seasoned strategist or new to board gaming, don't miss this chance to make your mark on the international stage.

Find out more online www.eppingclub.com

$500 Crazy Cash Trivia Raising Funds for CCA

Saturday 15 June | 6:30pm for 7:30pm start $25 per person

Assemble your brains trust because Crazy Cash Trivia is coming! Be prepared for a night of fun, friendly competition where teams will battle it out for the mega $500 cash prize - all while raising funds for local heroes, CCA. With mid-round games and fantastic raffle prizes up for grabs this is one trivia night you won’t want to miss. Maximum table size is 10 people. Please book as a team where possible. This event is hosted by CCA.

Bookings are essential via Customer Service on 9876 4357 or online www.eppingclub.com

About CCA: Based in Eastwood, CCA’s mission is to engage with vulnerable and disadvantaged people within the community to "Enable Better Lives". From Meals on Wheels to supporting youth and families this is a local organisation doing amazing work within our own backyard!

Running in the Shadows

The Australian Fleetwood Mac Show

Friday 2 August | from 8pm | $40.10 (includes booking fee)

Fleetwood Mac have spawned some of the biggest songs in recent memory, with tracks like Rhiannon, Landslide, Go Your Own Way, Dreams, The Chain, Tusk, Sara and Don’t Stop, to name a few. This show is renowned as Australia’s best Fleetwood Mac Tribute show.

Bookings are essential via Customer Service on 9876 4357 or online www.eppingclub.com

State of Origin: Bonus Happy Hour all Game Long

Wednesdays 5 & 26 June and 17 July | Happy Hour prices from kick off to final siren

Australia’s greatest sporting rivalry is here, with the 2024 Ampol State of Origin on once again. The Maroons are riding a wave of back-to-back Series wins; however the Blues enter this series with a new coach and scores to settle. There’s no better place to watch the game Live N Loud on the big screens than the Sports Bar with the added benefit of Happy Hour all game long, all series long.

For more information, contact Customer Service on 9876 4357 or visit www.eppingclub.com

Try our new tap beer addition, Sydney Beer Co this Autumn. Drink three schooners during State of Origin Game One and receive a Sydney Beer Co cap.

WIN!

TICKETS TO STATE OF ORIGIN GAME ONE

You could win one of three double passes to the State of Origin! Receive a ticket in the draw for every $10 spent in 45 on Rawson during the promotional period. See the website for more information including draw date and time.

Book now for Corporate Christmas Parties CHRISTMAS IN JULY

Let our expert team make planning a Christmas or end of year event simple with great-value packages tailored to meet all your needs. Guaranteed to impress from arrival in our show stopping foyer to five-star service in the Grand Ballroom, we are your party specialists. Trust our expert team to plan a memorable, stylish and stress-free Christmas or end of year celebration. Contact the Events team on 9815 0948 or visit www.eppingclubevents.com.au/christmas

Join the Epping RSL Senior Members Association

First Tuesday of the month 2pm +

Special Events

Hello Fellow Members,

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

FRIDAY NIGHT RAFFLE

Friday 5 July

Tickets on sale 6pm, drawn from 7pm

My name is Merril Prestidge, and I am the President of the Epping RSL Senior Members Association. If anyone in your family is / has been a member of the Australian or Allied Defence Forces, you may be eligible to join us on the first Tuesday afternoon of each month at 2pm for an enjoyable afternoon. We have stimulating speakers, socialise, meet new friends and share delicious afternoon tea. Three times a year we also meet for a special occasion luncheon at The Epping Club – our next is a Christmas in July celebration. If you would be keen to join us, please contact me on 0409 620 164 for further information.

Please be advised of the following key dates for your Club's upcoming Board Elections. For further information please email joanne_janisch@eppingclub.com

Get in the festive spirit with a special Christmas in July themed Friday night raffle. With everyone’s favourite seasonal fare on offer you’ll love fridge filling thrills with a very merry twist! Bonus prizes for best dressed! For more information contact Customer Service on 9876 4357 or online www.eppingclub.com ALL PRIZES DOUBLED

CHRISTMAS IN JULY BINGO

Sunday 7 July

Doors open 9am, bingo begins 10am.

Bingo is extra festive with Christmas in July. Join us for the frivolity of all prizes doubled with a $100 Bonus Round (doubled from $50) and you could be our very lucky winner! We’ve extra prizes for best dressed so grab your Santa hat and get in the spirit!

*All bingo prizes are paid as E Plus points to your membership card.

For more information please ask our Bingo Hosts or contact Customer Service on 9876 4357.

Key Dates Annual General Meeting & Directors Elections