Encore Magazine March - May 2025 by thejuniorsgroup

March - May 2025

The Juniors Kingsford Opening Hours

7 DAYS A WEEK 9am - 6am

President's Report

Keith McCraw

558a Anzac Parade

Kingsford NSW 2032

Contact

P (02) 9349 7555

F (02) 9344 5226

info@thejuniors.com.au thejuniors.com.au

Welcome to the latest edition of the Encore magazine. It is a great time of the year to visit the Juniors Club’s as we deliver a wide range of the best local and international ticketed shows, plus our usual free entertainment, multiple dining options and great promotions. The footy is back as well so there’s something for everyone at our three venues. We look forward to welcoming you to spend some time with us here at the Juniors.

Junior League Report

The 2025 season is shaping up as another great year for our Junior League. As always, the Souths Juniors Rugby League competition is one of the most pro-active junior organisations in the state and we are always on the lookout for new players to play the great game of Rugby league.

The NRL have an excellent website playrugbyleague.com where all the rules are easily explained using simple graphics. From there you can simply type in your postcode, and it will list all the local clubs in your area you can play with. You can always just come directly to us at southsjuniors.com.au too if you wish to. Rugby league in our area is a great low-cost winter sport that encourages fun, friends, fitness in a team environment. As well as welcoming new players we are always in need of volunteers for a variety of roles. If you are a member of the club and have some spare time at the weekends, we would love to hear from you. Contact can be made through the league office on 9314 4271.

The Footy is Back!

The 2025 NRL season is almost upon us and there’s a lot to look forward to if you are a Rabbitohs fan. The supercoach Wayne Bennett is back and our squad is fit, healthy and ready to go. I personally can’t wait for round one on Friday March 7th when we take on the Dolphins.

An exciting development this year is that the Juniors will be partnering with the Rabbitohs to bring you exclusive events for both Rabbitohs and Juniors members. The first event will be a Rabbitohs Trivia series over three weeks starting on the 5th March in Henry’s Bar. The questions will be based on all things Rabbitohs and what better way to start the season off with a bit of fun testing your footy knowledge. Full details are on page 20 of the magazine. Stay tuned for a special Rabbitohs themed event for Game one of the State of Origin on May 28th as well.

Faulty Towers

In entertainment highlights, the hilarious Faulty Towers interactive dinner and show is back at Juniors Maroubra for an encore performance on Saturday April 12th. This night has proved extremely popular in previous years and will definitely sell-out. Those that attend will be in for a great night of laughter with friends as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up a three-course meal and plenty of laughs. I would recommend you book as soon as possible to secure your seats at the table.

Anzac Day Dawn Service

The traditional Anzac Day dawn service will once again be held at the Cenotaph on Anzac Parade just across from The Juniors Maroubra. The service takes place at 4:30am Friday 25th April. It is one of the most important days on the Juniors Calendar as we join with the Maroubra RSL sub-branch in honouring the men and woman who gave their lives for this great country all those years ago. The spirit is well and truly alive, and all are welcome to pay their respects with us.

Best Regards

Keith McCraw PRESIDENT

CEO’s Report

It is with immense pleasure that I report to our members for the March edition of the Encore magazine. 2025 is well and truly underway and it is going to be a big year for us as a group of Clubs. Along with the usual array of events and promotions on offer, we are continuing to work on improving our member facilities again this year which has been ongoing in the last three years. It’s going to be an exciting year ahead.

Ground Floor Renovations

Our biggest project in 2024 was our ground floor renovation work which has included a new foyer. This is continuing in the coming months as we finish off the final stages of this project. We have managed to keep trading throughout and provide facilities to our members as we go but the finish line is now in sight, and we can’t wait to have the whole floor ready to go. I thank all our members for their patience whilst our builders have worked to minimise the disruptions as much as possible.

49% Off Drinks

Our very popular 49% off drinks Happy Hour is back in March. This is one of our most popular promotions of the year and will co-incide with the start of the NRL and AFL seasons. With 49% off all drinks (excluding cocktails), between 5-7pm it’s a great way to kick off a night’s festivities at any of our venues. It’s the best deal in town so make the most of it! With the cost of living a constant talking point you can’t beat an opportunity for discounted drinks at the Juniors!

Security of valuables in our carpark

I’ve just watched a video of a person driving into our carpark and pulling up beside two pushbikes, they then put a pushbike and a helmet in their vehicle and leave the premises. The good news is this was all done under security cameras and when the police went to their residence, the bike was still in

the back of his car. He has been charged and will face the courts in due course. Please ensure bikes etc. are locked and valuables in your car are out of view. If you do see anything like this happening, please report it to security at reception and they will handle the matter from there.

Entertainment Highlights

The Wintle Theatre is once again hosting a galaxy of stars in the next three months. March features the return of the hugely popular Todd McKenney, who is performing his tribute to Peter Allen. We have the flamboyant “Hans” performing his unique brand of entertainment for the first time ever at the Club. We will also be hosting Ross Wilson who continues to deliver knock-out performances of his music from Daddy Cool, Mondo Rock and the best of his solo material as well. Tickets are selling fast for all these events, so I recommend you get your tickets soon before they sell-out.

Best Regards

Geoff Knight CEO

Geoff Knight

Keith McCraw PRESIDENT

Cliff Pearce DIRECTOR

Spyro Spyrou DIRECTOR

Kieran Hickey DIRECTOR

Stephen Fisher VICE PRESIDENT

Garry Clark DIRECTOR

The Hon. Lea Drake DIRECTOR Geoff Knight CEO Board of Directors

Baby Swim classes at The Juniors!

BUYE RS BONU S

Spend $20 and receive $30 in tickets! Spend $50 and receive $100 in tickets!

$4000 IN CHOCOLATEY GOODNESS TO BE WON

SUNDAY 13TH APRIL

FIRST FLOOR STAGE Tickets on Sale 1pm  Drawn 2pm

Monday 21st April

Heroes from Heaven

2pm - 4pm • First Floor Stage FREE ENTERTAINMENTEaster Monday

MOTHER’S DAY Celebrate

SUNDAY 11 TH MAY

Celebrate Mother’s Day at The Juniors and treat her to a delicious meal at The Sundeck Brasserie

Lunch 12pm – 2.30pm  Dinner 5.30pm – 9pm  Bookings essential A La Carte Menu and Daily Specials

Live Music on The Lawn Stage MELINDA JACKSON DUO 12pm - 3pm

VIEW MENU & BOOK NOW

Considered the most authentic INXS tribute production on the market, DON’T CHANGE recreate all the energy and passion of INXS in an explosive 2 hour concert style show. Their electrifying performance is A MUST SEE!

FRI 2 MAY 8.30PM

FRI 9 MAY 8.30PM

International cabaret sensation

Hans is turning 21, and you’re invited to the celebration of the decade! After decades of global fame, the Berlin-born star is finally revealing (almost) all in this highly anticipated coming-of-age cabaret show, Hans: Young, Fun and 21.

Expect a wild ride full of laughter, music, and glittering moments as Hans proves that… 21 has never looked better.

SAT 3 MAY 8PM

FRIDAYNight Live

TRIVIA Series

EXCLUSIVE RABBITOHS MERCHANDISE AND CLUB PRIZES TO BE WON!

THINK YOU’RE THE ULTIMATE RABBITOHS FAN?

Here’s your chance to prove it with your Rabbitohs trivia knowledge! With amazing prizes up for grabs, this is a night no Rabbitohs supporter should miss!

Show off your Rabbitohs pride and see if you have what it takes to be the ultimate fan!

5PM – 7PM 49% OFF DRINKS

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

$20 CLASSIC SCHNITZEL

DINNER ONLY – MEMBERS ONLY - EXTRA TOPPINGS $2

OPEN 7 DAYS

LUNCH MON – SUN 12PM – 2:30PM DINNER SUN – THURS 5:30PM – 9PM DINNER FRI & SAT 5PM – 9:30PM

Open Mother’s Day

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& Anzac Parade, Maroubra NSW 2035 | Ph: 9349 7555 thejuniorsmaroubra.com.au Open 7 days | 10am – late

SATURDAY 17 MAY FROM 7PM

Get ready for an unforgettable night of Drag Bingo at The Juniors Maroubra with the one and only Mulan! Expect laughter, high-energy performances, and a whole lot of fun as you play your way to fabulous prizes.

As Sydney’s tallest queen, Mulan is one of Sydney’s most sought after hostesses and lip-sync assassins. She’s a multi-talented performer, hostess, drag queen and showgirl. She draws her inspiration from the likes of Lady Gaga, Katy Perry & Dua Lipa.

FOR

FOR SKIERS & SNOWBOARDERS

WEEKEND

Join us as we hit the slopes in the Snowy Mountains for some skiing and snowboarding this July & August.

Enjoy 2 nights at Lodge 21, this is in an amazing location in Smiggin Holes.

Just a short stroll to the lifts and snowsports meeting area.

This is great value shared accommodation. We will ski and snowboard on Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT

Mira 0414 283 053

Email: mira.snowbunny@hotmail.com

Elizabeth 9531 2370 after 7.00pm

Email: elizrivers68@gmail.com

Adults $800pp

Deposit $300pp

Full balance payable by 25th June (trip 1) 22nd July (trip 2)

THE ITINERARY

TRIP 1: Friday 25th July  Return Sunday 27th July

Depart Club: 5:00am

TRIP 2: Friday 22nd August  Return Sunday 24th August

Return to Club: Luggage on board 3.00pm

Depart snow at 3.30pm

Cost includes:  Accommodation

 Two dinners

 Two breakfasts

 Bus hire and national park fees

Payment can be made via EFT to:

BSB No: 062303

AC No: 28007920

AC Name: South Juniors Snowy Club

Reference: Your Full Name

REWARDS THE JUNIORS

HOW DOES THE JUNIORS REWARDS PROGRAM WORK?

When you join the club you start off as a Base Member, which entitles you to a member’s discount on food and beverages, show tickets and fitness centre. By using your membership card when purchasing the above items as well as playing gaming machines, you earn points.

HOW ARE POINTS ALLOCATED?

You will earn two sets of points that will go towards the following accounts:

BONUS POINTS

One point is given for every:

$3 turnover on an Electronic Gaming Machine

$9 turnover on a Multi Terminal Gaming Machine (e.g. Roulette)

$2 spent on Food & Beverage at Club run outlets

GRADE POINTS

One point is given for every:

$6 turnover on an Electronic Gaming Machine

$18 turnover on a Multi Terminal Gaming Machine (e.g. Roulette)

$2 spent on Food & Beverage at Club run outlets

HOW CAN I USE MY BONUS POINTS?

To purchase Food & Beverage from Club run outlets with some tier levels getting additional discounts by Paying by Points in full

Transferring to your Ultim8 Card (reloadable EFTPOS card) in minimum amounts of $45

Bonus points earnt on gaming machine play can be used as Points to Play via a refund.

HOW CAN I USE MY GRADE POINTS?

You cannot use your Grade Points. These are used entirely for the purpose of determining your reward tier level. Grade points reset each year on the 1st of September. You can check both your bonus and grade point balance at a kiosk at anytime.