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FROM THE CEO Welcome to the summer edition of Club News and my final address to our members for 2016. 2016 has been a year of elections. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the 5 members for Brindabella elected to the Legislative Assembly and thank all the candidates for the time they took to consult with Vikings over the many issues that are at the heart of the Tuggeranong Valley Community. Your Club is a proud contributor to the social fabric of the Tuggeranong Valley and we will continue to work with Government and the Community to ensure our role is valued and our contribution is positive, vibrant, relevant and most of all something you as members are proud to be associated with. In October Vikings was proud to formally announce Red Nose, formally Sids & Kids, as our Charity of the Year. The Charity of the Year is an initiative to support one major charity a year in addition to the many other community initiatives we support. Our members and staff contributed to the selection of Red Nose as the charity for the coming twelve months. It is such a worthy cause and something I urge you to support through the various events and initiatives you will see over the coming twelve months. We have set a fund raising target of eighty thousand dollars and we are well on our way. However your support is integral to our achieving this goal, please give generously and help Red Nose provide the much needed support and research required to save little lives.
to promote a holistic program that focuses on mental health and wellbeing for our community, members and staff. The program builds on the great work already done by Clubs ACT and the wider Club community. Part of the Vikings Group mission is to make everyone feel welcome in our venues and to ensure an enjoyable experience. Part of this enjoyment is about feeling safe. Our harm minimisation program aims to ensure this. To be part of a solution you need to take ownership of a problem, no matter how big or small. There is a potential for harm in the provision of gaming if not managed responsibly. This is something we can control and we will do so in the hope that owning the issue will also give us a valued role in being part of the solution. Christmas is on the doorstep and I would like to take this opportunity to wish our members a safe and enjoyable festive season. This issue of the magazine will provide you a choice of events giving you plenty of opportunity to celebrate with family and friends at a Vikings Venue. I hope to see you around the Clubs enjoying our hospitality.
I am proud to see the launch of the second phase of our harm minimisation program, “Play within your limits�. Vikings have partnered with Lifeline Canberra
WHEEL OF FORTUNE WINNER Congratulations to Member #24641 who won a brand new Holden Barina as part of our Wheel of Fortune Promotion! We hope you enjoy your new set of wheels!
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Lucky, Lucky Lunar New Year. IGNITE YOUR LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS AT VIKINGS! The Vikings Group will burst with colour and excitement in a spectacular celebration of Lunar New Year from Monday 2 to Sunday 29 January. With incredible decorations, delicious Asian-inspired menus, performances from Prosperous Mountain Lion Dance Troupe, lucky red envelope giveaways, a celebratory New Year banquet and so much more. There’s no better place to welcome in the Year of the Rooster!
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2017 YEAR OF THE ROOSTER The Rooster is tenth in the Chinese zodiac. Each year is related to an animal sign according to a 12-year cycle. Years of the Rooster include 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, and 2029. THE ROOSTER’S PERSONALITY People born in a year of the Rooster are very observant. Hardworking, resourceful, courageous and talented, Roosters are very confident about themselves. Roosters are always active, amusing and popular among the crowd. Roosters are talkative, outspoken, frank, open, honest, and loyal individuals. They like to be the center of
attention and always appear attractive and beautiful. Roosters are happiest when they are surrounded by others, whether at a party or just a social gathering. They enjoy the spotlight and will exhibit their charm at any occasion. Roosters expect others to listen to them while they speak, and can become agitated if others don’t. Lucky Colours: gold, brown, yellow Lucky Numbers: 5, 7, and 8 Lucky Flowers: Gladiola, Cockscomb Best with an Ox or Snake Celebrities born in the year of the Rooster: Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Elton John, Jennifer Aniston, Anna Kournikova, Bette Midler, Cate Blanchett, Diane Sawyer, Elijah Wood, Jessica Alba, Matthew McConaughey, Matt Damon and Natalie Portman.
CELEBRATE WITH A BANG! LITTLE RED Y K C U L R A LUN $16,800 TO BE WON ENVELOPE It’s all about good luck and fortune, with the Lucky Little Red Envelope promotion! In many Asian societies, a red envelope or red packet is a monetary gift which is given during holidays or special occasions. Mainly presented at social and family gatherings such as weddings or on holidays such as the Lunar New Year. The red colour of the envelope symbolises good luck and is supposed to ward off evil spirits. Try and get your hands on a lucky little red envelope this Lunar New Year for a chance to win CASH! HOW YOU CAN ENTER Visit any of the four Vikings venues weekly during the promotion period (Monday 2 January – Sunday 29 January) to earn entries into the weekly lucky red envelope draws. How exactly do you earn entry tickets? 1. Insert your Membership Card while playing the electronic gaming machines. 2. Swipe your Membership card through the Vikings Rewards terminals located at Reception. YOU’VE RECEIVED AN ENTRY…NOW WHAT? Attend the weekly draws at the club/s you have earnt your entry tickets at. You must be present at the minor draws to win. WHEN ARE THE DRAWS? Erindale Vikings Thursday 5,12,19,26 January, 7:30PM Town Centre Vikings Friday 6, 13, 20, 27 January, 7:30PM Lanyon Vikings Saturday 7,14,21,28 January, 7:30PM Chisholm Vikings Sunday 8, 15, 22, 29 January, 7:30PM WHAT HAPPENS AT THE DRAWS? Every week during the promotion period (Monday 2 January – Sunday 29 January) on the dates stipulated above there will be draws conducted at each of the Vikings Venues. There will be four tickets drawn from the barrel at each venue. If the drawn Members present themselves to the announcer in a 3 minute time frame they will have the opportunity to select a lucky red envelope – winning the cash prize inside!
Year LUNAR New Banquet Rein in the Lunar New Year with a signature all you can eat Asian banquet. Boasting an exquisite selection of the finest Asian dishes at an extremely affordable price. Plus enjoy a traditional Chinese lion dance from the Prosperous Mountain Lion Dance (PMLD) Troupe from 8:30PM and marvel at the stunning lunar decorations. BANQUET MENU Noodle Soup Station Rice noodles, yellow noodle, Chinese soup stock, tofu, shredded chicken, spring onion, cooked pawns, beans sprout, chillies, choy sim, coriander leaves and soya sauce. Dumpling Station Shanghai cabbage and chicken dumpling Chinese spinach with shrimp and pork dumpling Carving Station Roasted peking duck Char Siu pork - a Cantonese style roast pork Cold Buffet Selections Chinese cabbage and chicken salad with honey soya and sesame dressing Crunchy Chinese pork salad with noodles, cucumber and green onions Grilled squid and plum salad with coriander, chillies and crushed peanuts Asian beef salad with soya, palm sugar and vinegar Hot Entrée Spring rolls, prawn toast, prawn crackers and vegetable money bags Hot Buffet Selcections Steam fish with ginger, soya and golden garlic Wok fried beef with black bean and Asian greens Sweet and sour pork Stir fried hoki noodles with tofu, bok choy and mixed mushrooms Crispy chicken, tossed in a tangy sweet lemon sauce Egg fried rice with vegetables Steam rice Dessert Coconut sago with passionfruit syrup Mango mousse Fruit jellies Mixed seasonal fruits with lemon grass syrup WHEN Saturday 28 January, 6PM
If the winner is not present there will be an immediate re-draw.
WHERE Red Rock Bistro, Lanyon Vikings
As each lucky red envelope is selected by the drawn member, it will no longer be available for selection for future draws. Inside each envelope is the cash prize amount that the drawn member will win.
PRICE $35.90 per person; $20 deposit required
Prize Pool
BOOKINGS Call 6200 8400 or visit Lanyon Vikings Reception
$16,800 to be won Group wide!
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Lucky, Lucky Lu FEASTS Partake in the joy of Lunar New Year with a feast of auspicious foods known to bring good luck. Our chefs have put together a selection of Asianinspired dishes known to bring good luck and fortune – so fill your tummy!
Lunar New Year at Vikings; Monday 2 January - Sunday 29 January. Experience something truly extraordinary this Lunar New Year at Vikings.
LUCKY FISH Fish is a lucky Chinese New Year symbol, associated with wishing for abundance in the coming year. In Chinese, “fish” sounds like ‘surplus’. The fish can be served in various ways, whether it be steamed, braised or boiled – but whole is best! Whole steamed Snapper with soy, ginger and coriander and Jasmin ricE $24 Member Price Kutas Bistro, Erindale Vikings Crispy skin Snapper fillet with chilly caramel and larb salad $32 Member Price BaaMoo Bistro & Grill, Town Centre Vikings
LINGS P M U D Y M A STE This classic Chinese dish is believed to symbolise wealth because they are shaped like ancient gold. Based on Chinese tradition, the more dumplings consumed during New Year, means more money for the coming year. Steamed Prawn Dumplings with chilli and sweet and sour dipping sauces $13 Member Price Kutas Bistro, Erindale Vikings Chinese spinach with shrimp and pork dumpling served in traditional bamboo basket accompanied by Asian dipping sauce $16.90 Member Price Red Rock Bistro, Lanyon Vikings
UCK DELICIOUS D Ducks represent fidelity in Chinese culture. Therefore, at most Chinese weddings duck is served. The red in Peking Duck also symbolises happiness. Peking Duck Pancakes with sesame cucumber and hoisin sauce $28.50 Member Price BaaMoo Bistro & Grill, Town Centre Vikings
ELIGHT BUDDHA’S D This dish was traditionally eaten by vegetarian Buddhist monks and it is now eaten by Chinese families on the first day of the New Year, when it’s traditional for everyone to purify themselves by eating vegetarian food. Buddha’s Delight with Monkfish $23.90 Member Price Champs Bistro, Chisholm Vikings
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unar New Year. ENTERTAINMENT LION DANCE Lion dance is a form of traditional dance in Chinese culture and other Asian countries in which performers mimic a lion’s movements in a lion costume. The tradition of performing the lion dance on the eve and throughout the New Year is a strong tradition that is still practised today. Lions are commonly used for happy and auspicious occasions such as celebrations, weddings, birthdays, grand openings, festivals, events and most importantly, Lunar New Year. Prosperous Mountain Lion Dance (PMLD) Troupe will perform at Town Centre Vikings over the Lunar New Year.
This is not to be missed, so make sure you get to the club to enjoy a meal while lion dancers bestow you with good luck! WHEN Saturday 14 January 6.30 - 7pm
WHEN Saturday 28 January 8.30 - 9pm (during the New Year banquet)
WHERE Town Centre Vikings
WHERE Lanyon Vikings
ENJOY NVELOPE E D E R M O RAND GIVEAWAYS Each Vikings Club has been allocated a specific number of lucky red envelopes to giveaway to Members enjoying the Lunar festivities in our venues. Simply be in the club for a chance to win awesome prizes; including vouchers, free drinks, meals and reward points!
PECIAL S I A K U O S I ASAH $5 a Stubby Member Price Asahi Soukai will be offered across the Group for Lunar New Year.
OKIES FORTUNE CO Press the service button on your gaming machine and our friendly staff will bring you a complimentary fortune cookie! Plus receive a complimentary fortune cookie when you enjoy a coffee at our Moo&Brew Cafes.
OWERS ORIENTAL FL Chinese flower symbols represent the natural nectar that brings growth, fulfilment and new, prosperous beginnings into our lives. In Feng Shui, many flowers are utilized for good fortune and success. During the Lunar New Year celebrations our floral arrangements in our venues will be themed oriental, with beautiful orchids and bamboo.
Asahi Soukai delivers a clean, smooth taste that embodies the sophisticated, Japanese way of life whilst still retaining that unmistakable refreshing, crisp Asahi Super Dry taste. Born of Asahi Super Dry, Asahi Soukai is an easy-to-drink, non-filling, sessionable beer, expertly brewed using quality Japanese brewing techniques.
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THAT GIVING FEELING
RED NOSE CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE
For a gold coin donation you can purchase a Red Nose Christmas decoration from Reception to hang on our giant Red Nose Giving Tree! In doing so you will help to spread good cheer and funds for Red Nose, our charity of the year. You will also have the opportunity to write a special Christmas message with your decoration and sign your name. The Giving Tree will be assembled from 24 November and dismantled in the New Year. 100% of gold coin donations will be donated to Red Nose.
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THE GOOD F OOD
YOU ENJOY, WE DONATE Select the Red Nose dish at Vikings and we will donate a dollar from the sale to Red Nose.
$1 DONATION
SEE SPECIAL BOARD FOR PRICING
Plus with every Red Nose item purchased at Vikings you will be helping us reach our $80,000 fundraising target for this worthy cause!
Red Nose 1/2 Lobster mornay
With every Red Nose dish purchased a Vikings staff Member will also give you your very own Red Nose to place in our fundraising tubes located at Reception – as you have helped us get one step closer to saving all little lives.
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BaaMoo Bistro, Town Centre Vikings
DONATION
$4.50 MEMBER PRICE
$1 DONATION
Red Nose Pavlova with wild berry compote and vanilla cream Red Rock Bistro, Lanyon Vikings
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MEMBER PRICE
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Red Nose CHOCOLATE MELTING MOMENTS Red Rock Bistro, Lanyon Vikings
MEMBER PRICE
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RED NOSE FIRE ENGINE JUGS All Vikings Venues
DONATION
$3.60 MEMBER PRICE
RED NOSE FIRE ENGINE SCHooner All Vikings Venues
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THE LITTLE RED NOSE CUPCAKES The Vikings Group have teamed up with Delites Cakes and Sweets owner Silvana (Sil) Cooper to help raise funds and awareness for Red Nose, in the sweetest of ways. 12
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A little About Sil he Vikings Group have teamed up with Delites Cakes and Sweets owner Silvana (Sil) Cooper to help raise funds and awareness for Red Nose, in the sweetest of ways.
Sil has generously designed and created oneof-a-kind Red Nose, Sweet Cheeks cupcakes for purchase only at the Vikings Group. These delicious hand-made and hand decorated butter cream cupcakes feature the cutest baby faces with the iconic Red Nose. With every Sweet Cheeks cupcake sold at Vikings we will donate a dollar back to Red Nose – how sweet is that! Sil, a 35 year old mother of three, is passionate about the Vikings Group partnership with Red Nose and is waving the usual hourly fee associated with making these amazing cupcakes! “ I am over the moon to have been considered by the Group to help with their charity of the year efforts. As a mother to young children Red Nose is a cause close to my heart and I am hoping my cupcakes can play a part in helping save little lives.”
Sil has always loved anything to do with cooking and food, as a child her mother was always making something amazing in the kitchen and Sil’s love of cooking really grew from that. But it was later in life that Sil realised that desserts and baked goods were her calling. “I realised how much I loved the cakes and sweets about 8 years ago, I decided to make a novelty cake for my Niece and that’s when I realised…I had so much fun doing it. So I guess that’s where it all started.” Sil started making novelty cakes and sweets for family members and friends and learnt a lot from trial and error. Then in 2012 when Sil was pregnant with her third little one she decided to go back to school to study a Certificate III in Patisserie. When Sil was granted a license in 2015 to become a supplier within ACT the Vikings Group were quick to stock her cakes at our Lanyon Vikings café, choosing her products over a big business supplier.
Sweet Cheeks, Red Nose Cupcakes Available at all Vikings Venues. $5 Member Price, with $1 donated to Red Nose.
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MEMBERSHIPS NOW GOING THE DISTANCE IS A 1 YEAR VIKINGS MEMBERSHIP NOT ENOUGH? SICK OF RENEWING EVERY 12 MONTHS?
The New Year will see the Vikings Group offer an extensive choice of extended Membership options for your convenience. Remember the longer you sign up for, the more you save! NEW MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS DURATION
ORDINARY MEMBERSHIP
SENIOR AND RETURNED SERVICEMANS MEMBERSHIP
FAMILY MEMBERSHIP*
1 YEAR
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$5
$15
3 YEARS
$18
$12
$38
5 YEARS
$28
$18
$55
* For you and your spouse living at the same address 1 YEAR RENEWAL PRICE GRACE PERIOD You may have noticed the price of a 1 year Membership has slightly increased. This has been implemented to allow for substantial discounts on the new extended Membership options. We are pleased to offer current financial Members who renew within 7 days of their current expiry date, a discounted price for the 1 year renewal of $5 and $3 for Seniors. *This offer will only be avaliable for 2017
MATCH YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD TO YOUR PERSONALITY You now get to choose the Vikings Group Membership card design that best suits your personality! You can pick from 3 fabulous designs when you sign up or renew.
WHEN New Membership options and designs will be available from Monday 9 January 2017.
HOW FEEDBACK DRIV EN CHANGE Extended Memb ership options wa s something our Me mbers have been asking for via foc us groups, feedb ack forms and simply telling our staff. We listened and we are now prou d to offer you multip le Membership options.
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Sign up and renew; Visit any of the four Vikings clubs Receptions. OR Visit vikings.com.au and sign up/renew from the comfort of your home. You will simply need to pick up your card when you next visit the club.
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Erindale Vikings
Chisholm Vikings
Lanyon Vikings
Diversity 5 piece band New Year’s Eve 9PM – 1AM
Top Shelf New Year’s Eve 8:30PM – 12:30AM
Country Sliders New Year’s Eve 9PM – 1AM
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Lanyon Vikings Bacon wrapped chicken breast, cauliflower and potato puree and wild mushroom sauce Smoked BBQ Beef Ribs; rubbed with teas spice mix and smoked cooked for 16 hours. Slow cooked lamb rump marinated with garlic and rosemary served with potato gallate and jus Angus beef striploin with creamy mash, sautéed vegetable and red wine jus PRICE Each item $25.90 Member Price WHEN Saturday 31 December BOOKINGS Call 6200 8400 or visit Lanyon Vikings Reception
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THE NEW YEAR! VIKINGS E R T N E C TOWN R EVE NEW YEA E SH RAFFL A C A G E M Bring in the New Year with $2,500 cash to be won ! Tickets sales From 5pm Draws commence Saturday 31 December, 6:30pm Prize Schedule Draws 1 – 15: $50 CASH Draws 16 – 20: $100 CASH Draws 21 – 25: $250 CASH
DOUBLE YOUR NUMBERS Available New Year’s Eve 4pm–6:30pm
Swipe your Membership Card at the Vikings Reward Terminal to receive a “Double Your Numbers” Voucher. Simply present the “Double Your Numbers” voucher when purchasing raffle tickets with cash to receive double the amount of numbers. i.e. purchase $20 worth of raffle tickets and receive $20 worth FREE.
$5 VOUCHER Available Thursday December 1, 8, 15 22 and 29 5pm-6:15pm Swipe your Membership Card at the Vikings Reward Terminal for the first time in December at any one of the Strike It Rich Raffles (dates listed above) to receive a “$5 New Year’s Eve Mega Cash Raffle” Voucher. This Voucher can be redeemed for $5 worth of numbers in the New Year’s Eve Mega Cash Raffle on the Saturday 31 December.
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YOUR CHRISTMAS COOKING COVERED CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH COOKED FOR YOU BY OUR CHEFS WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS.
Erindale Vikings
5 COURSE SET MENU SET MENU Canapes on Arrival Rare Beef and Smoked Aubergine on Croute Tasmanian Double Brie on Rye Bread with Avocado Entree Fresh Pacific Oysters Tiger Prawns Smoked Salmon Lime Ginger and Coriander Spiced Squid Tuna Sushi Main Lemon and Sage Rubbed Roast Turkey Champagne Double Smoked Leg Ham, with Cranberry, Pinenut and Pork Stuffing served with Traditional Roast Vegetables and a Red Current Jus Dessert Spiced Orange and Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta in a Mango Soup with House Made Banana Biscotti After Dinner Assorted Chocolates Tea and Coffee + Bon Bons WHEN Saturday 25 December, 12NOON WHERE Kutas Bistro, Erindale Vikings PRICE $75 Member Adult Price, $35 Children 12 years and under BOOKINGS Call 6121 2116 or visit Erindale Vikings Reception
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Town Centre Vikings
Lanyon Vikings
BUFFET MENU
BUFFET MENU
Canapes on Arrival Assortment of Breads
From the Bakery Assorted bread loafs, grissini bread sticks and dinner rolls
Seafood King Prawns Natural Oysters Oven baked Salmon
From the Soup Kitchen Cream of roasted pumpkin soup and sweet potato with double cream
LUNCH BUFFET
Selection of Roast Meats Honey Ham Roast Lamb Roast Beef Roast Pork Roast Turkey Something a lil Different Beef Casserole Butter chicken Vegetable Stir-Fry Vegan Hot Pot Salads and Vegetables Selection of salads Christmas style vegetables Desserts Christmas pudding with brandy custard and cream Pavlova served with fresh fruit and cream Selection of Cheese Chocolate Mud cake Lemon Tart Selection of Fruit Platters Short Bread Tea & Coffee OPTIONAL DRINK PACKAGE Optional Lunch Drinks Package $40 per person for 2 hours. Includes Tap Beer, House Spirits, Selected Wine/Champagne, Soft Drink/OJ. Under 18 unlimited Post Mix if dining with an adult who has paid for a Drinks Package. WHEN Saturday 25 December, 12NOON WHERE BaaMoo Bistro & Grill, Town Centre Vikings PRICE $110 Member Adult Price, $35 Children 4-12 years, 3years and under complimentary BOOKINGS Call 6208 6300 or visit Town Centre Vikings Reception
LUNCH BUFFET
From the Ocean Saltwater cooked tiger prawns Vodka cured Tasmanian Salmon fillet with beetroot, dill leaves and capers Thai chilli mussels with tomato and Thai basil leaves Char grilled Squid and chorizo on pineapple shells Charcuterie Board Platter A selection of continental and delicatessen meats Variety of chutneys, relishes and mustards Shaved leg of honey ham Garlic and herb roasted chicken tenderloins Italian Salami florets Chilled Salad Selections Grape salad with poached chicken, asparagus, fennel, baby leaves and champagne vinaigrette Saffron potato and green bean salad with hazelnuts dressing Low acid cherry tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella and basil Green salad with summer leaves, heirloom tomato and cucumber Waldorf salad, celery, fresh apple and walnut Condiments &Dressings Saffron mayonnaise, lime shallot vinaigrette, cocktail sauce, Mustards, Tomato relish, Apple sauce and lemon wedges Chef Attended Carvery Roast turkey breast with chestnut stuffing, Madeira and cranberry sauce Slow Roast beef with horseradish cream and bone marrow reduction Hot Accompaniments Slow cooked roast pork with honey and cinnamon spiced apple and calvados sauce Tasmanian Salmon fillet, confit garlic, fresh ricotta, green asparagus and salmon caviar Wild Mushrooms and leek Risotto with Aged Italian Cheese Merlot and roasted root vegetables and chat potatoes Broccoli with maple almondine Christmas Themed Dessert Buffet Traditional Christmas pudding with brandy custard and seasonal berries Sherry Fruit trifle with strawberries and chocolate shavings Festive inspired cakes and slices Pavlova with fruit compote and vanilla whipped cream Christmas stolen and Ginger bread WHEN Saturday 25 December, 12NOON WHERE Red Rock Bistro, Lanyon Vikings PRICE $69.90 Member Adult Price, $26 Children 12 years and under BOOKINGS Call 6200 8400 or visit Lanyon Vikings Reception. Deposit of $30 per person required at the time of booking.
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B O N A P P ET IT ON A BUDGET MONDAY
WEDNESDAY
FRIDAY $7.50 ROAST LUNCH At Kutas Bistro, Erindale Vikings Every Friday lunch time enjoy a $7.50 Roast Carvery lunch at Kutas Bistro, Erindale Vikings. Choose between three slow cooked meats accompanied with traditional roast vegetables and gravy. To make that deal a little bit sweeter turn your roast into a dessert crumble combo for only $11.50 Members Price.
$15 DINNERS $10 BURGERS At Champs Bistro, Chisholm Vikings Variety of tasty $10 burgers on the blackboard to choose from. $9.90 SCHNITTY AND CHIPS At Red Rock Bistro, Lanyon Vikings Every Monday Night
At Kutas Bistro, Erindale Vikings Char Grilled Rump Steak: Tender 300 gram grain fed rump from the Gulf region of Queensland, grilled just the way you like it. With mushroom, pepper, Diane, gravy or hollandaise sauce + Free Garlic Bread Or Chicken Schnitzel with chips and NEW salad + Free Garlic Bread
SATURDAY
WEEKEND MEAL DEAL
TUESDAY
At Champs Bistro, Chisholm Vikings 1 x Regular Pizza and a drink for only $15 Member Price, available between 12-6PM on Saturday and Sunday only.
FAMILY MEAL DEAL
TEXAN TUESDAY
At Champs Bistro, Chisholm Vikings Every Wednesday, feed your family for less. Enjoy 1 large cheesy garlic pizza, 2 large pizzas + any soft drink jug for only $30.
At Red Rock Bistro, Lanyon Vikings Texan plate with Beef Ribs and buffalo hot wings: 16 hrs slow cooked beef ribs and buffalo hot wings served with Jacket potatoes and sour cream $15.90 Member Price Or Hickory smoked Texas beef steak: Smoked paprika, sweet and smoky homemade marinade served with jacket potatoes and sour cream $15.90 Member Price
$9.90 ROAST LUNCH CARVERY BUFFET
THURSDAY $15 STUDENT MEAL DEAL
$8 SCHNITTYS At Champs Bistro, Chisholm Vikings Every Tuesday Night 20
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At Sideline Bar, Erindale Vikings 1 Burger + 2 Great Northerns or 1 cocktail for only $15 for all students in the Sideline Bar, Erindale Vikings.
At Red Rock Bistro, Lanyon Vikings Get all of this for only $9.90 every Sunday lunch time at Lanyon Vikings: • 18 hrs slow cooked roast meats • Pan reduced gravy • Apple sauce • Roasted pumpkin with maple glaze • Sautéed steam vegetables • Garlic and herb roasted potatoes • Chef special of the day – either a baked dish, pasta, casserole or salad ROAST CARVERY NIGHT At Champs Bistro, Chisholm Vikings Every Sunday from 5:30pm-8pm, choose from two roast meats and 1 casserole plus sides for only $13.50 or $16.90 to enjoy both roast meats.
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2 x Pizzas
Half a Kilo of Buffalo Hot Chicken Wings + a Beer
Tenders, Chips + Wild Yak
PIZZA TWOSDAY Every Tuesday Kutas Bistro, Erindale Vikings. Deal must be 2 pizzas and not 1 for $10.
Available lunch and dinner S Bar, Lanyon Vikings.
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2pm – 5pm Monday to Friday Moo&Brew Cafe, Town Centre Vikings
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SWIPE TO WIN... A $500 voucher every single month
A quick swipe of your Membership card through the Rewards Terminal could see you take home some serious cash and prizes. Get swiping to win.
Town Centre Vikings Swipe your card through the Rewards Terminal located at Town Centre every day to gain entries to win a $500 voucher every single month. A FAMILY FUN PACK ! Lanyon Vikings Swipe to win a Family Fun Packs to Power Karts Raceway and Putt Putt Golf valued at $500! Drawn Tuesday 3 January 2017
A BIRTHDAY DRINK Make sure you visit your favourite Vikings club on your Birthday and swipe your card through the terminal to receive a free birthday drink!
1 of 4 $75 Vikings Group dining gift vouchers
A SURPRISE AND BE DELIGHTED Through the Vikings Rewards Program we often giveaway numerous surprise and delight rewards through the Rewards Terminals. Swipe your card every day to unveil your rewards such as free coffees, discounted meals, third party business deals and much more!
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Do you have a Vikings Group Senior Membership Card? Start swiping that senior card to win 1 of 4 $75 Vikings Group dining gift vouchers. Prize drawn bimonthly so there are plenty of opportunities to win!
Now at lanyon Whether you prefer an espresso, a cafĂŠ latte or a long black - Giancarlo Coffee is unlike any other in its quality and taste. Every bean is carefully handpicked and selected, from some of the finest Arabica beans in the world. Sourced from coffee plantations in Brazil, Costa Rica and Ethiopia, they are unlike any other in their quality and texture. Mixed and roasted to perfection, the final blend forms a unique and memorable drink, one that evokes all the traditional tastes and values of a premium Grinders coffee.
Now being served at Moo&Brew Cafe and as part of the complimentary gaming menu at Lanyon Vikings.
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VIKINGS SHINE AT CLUBS ACT AWARDS CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR VENUES AND TEAM FOR WINNING SIX CATEGORIES AT THE 2016 CLUBS ACT COMMUNITY AND SERVICE AWARDS, WHICH WAS HELD FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER. Community and Service Awards Received: Community Partnership Award Vikings Group Best Entertainment Erindale Vikings Best Customer Service Lanyon Vikings Best New/Redeveloped Venue Erindale Vikings Outstanding Service Employee Mel West, Town Centre Vikings Best Cafe/Coffee Shop Chisholm Vikings, Moo&Brew We are extremely thrilled to take out the major categories that focus on; customer service, community support and club facilities. As it is these areas of business that the Vikings Group take great pride in. Thank you to all our Members these awards would not be possible without your continued support.
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OUR STAFF OUR SERVICE STARS CANBERRA CLUBS MOST OUTSTANDING SERVICE EMPLOYEE OUR VERY OWN MEL WEST All of our Customer Service Attendants are special at Vikings, however one of our staff Members, Mel West has been recognised at the annual ClubsACT Awards. The recognition stems from her commitment to customer service and the Club Industry. Since February 2015, Mel West has been a permanent member of the Town Centre Vikings Customer Service Team. She embodies the Clubs Collective Ambitions, Values and Brand Promises, namely her ability and willingness to always put members first. Mel demands excellence of service and most importantly, provides consistent experience that we know our members really appreciate. Prior to her current role as a permanent Customer Service team member, Mel was a respected casual, permanent and then Supervisor before leaving to start a family. After some time out of the industry she returned and is now considered a leader and respected staff member. Now in her second incarnation with the Vikings Group Mel is someone who is relied upon to set the tone amongst other permanent and casual service staff in terms of effective and positive interactions with our member and staff alike. Congratulations to Mel for her deserving Outstanding Service Employee Award.
OUR RISING STAR JESS BARRACLOUGH Well done to Jess Barraclough for her worthy Rising Star nomination at the 2016 ClubsACT Awards. Jess started at Vikings as a casual in July 2012, Jess expressed in her interview that she wanted a career in hospitality, she had previously worked at Coles Supermarket for several years, where she also came with shining references about her commitment to customer service and business. Jess has recently acted in the role of Duty Manager to cover leave and relished in the opportunity to take on new experiences and fill her management tool box. Jess is always willing to take on extra shifts across other Venues and support other members of her team where she can. Apart from taking on the responsibility of booking internal entertainment for the Chisholm Venue, Jess is an active member of the Social Club and takes responsibility of designing the graphics for internal marketing of events. Jess has also volunteered to take part in the WHS Committee and is always challenging the status quo looking for ways to increase efficiency while always making sure our members come first in everything we do. 25
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MONTHLY MAJOR DRAWS FRIDAY 24 FEBRUARY, 8PM FRIDAY 31 MARCH, 8PM FRIDAY 28 APRIL, 8PM MONTHLY MAJOR DRAW CONSISTS OF 1 X $3000, 2 X $1000, 2 X $500. Members drawn on a nightly draw during the promotion period will have entry to the major monthly draw and members must be present to win at the monthly major draw. Promotion Period Wednesday 1 February – Thursday 27 April 2017
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Erindale Vikings Friday 02 December RnB Purcey/Se-Lah 9.00pm-12.00am Saturday 03 December Party On 9.00pm-12.00am Sunday 04 December Caitlin Plunket 3.00pm-6.00pm Friday 09 December Hit and Run 9.00pm-12.00am Saturday 10 December Boundless 9.00pm-12.00am Sunday 11 December Mickey Sulit 3.00pm-6.00pm Friday 16 December Something Like This 9.00pm-12.00am Saturday 17 December Party On 9.00pm-12.00am Sunday 18 December Caitlin Plunket 3.00pm-6.00pm Friday 23 December Hit and Run 9.00pm-12.00am Saturday 24 December RnB Purcey/Se-Lah 9.00pm-12.00am Friday 30 December Third Party 9.00pm-12.00am Saturday 31 December New Year’s Eve Diversity 5 piece band 9.00pm-1.00am Friday 06 January TBA 9.00pm-12.00am Saturday 07 January Party On 9.00pm-12.00am 28
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Saturday 03 December Country Sliders 9.00pm-12.00am
Friday 02 December Minh Ha 5.30pm-8.30pm
Saturday 17 December Portly & Co 9.00pm-12.00am
Friday 09 December Mickey Sulit 5.30pm-8.30pm
Sunday 15 January Caitlin Plunket 3.00pm-6.00pm
Saturday 31 December New Year’s Eve Country Sliders 9.00pm-1.00am
Friday 16 December Caitlin Plunket 5.30pm-8.30pm
Friday 20 January Party On 9.00pm-12.00am
Saturday 07 January DJ Sue 9.00pm-12.00am
Friday 13 January TBA 9.00pm-12.00am Saturday 14 January Third Party 9.00pm-12.00am
Saturday 21 January Diversity 9.00pm-12.00am Sunday 22 January Rachael Thoms 3.00pm-6.00pm Friday 27 January TBA 9.00pm-12.00am Saturday 28 January TBA 9.00pm-12.00am Sunday 29 January Ned Philpot 3.00pm-6.00pm
Chisholm Vikings Saturday 17 December Something Like This 9.00pm-12.00am Saturday 31 December New Year’s Eve Top Shelf 8.30pm-12.30am Saturday 25 February Third Party 8.30pm-12.30am
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Sunday 15 January Georgia Gotts Duo 1.00pm-4.00pm (New Sunday Session!) Saturday 21 January RNB Purcey Sel-Lah 9.00pm-12.00am Sunday 29 January Bill Olsen 1.00pm-4.00pm Saturday 04 February Something Like This 9.00pm-12.00am Sunday 12 February Calum 1.00pm-4.00pm Saturday 18 February Diversity 9.00pm-12.00am Sunday 26 February Rachael Thoms 1.00pm-4.00pm
Friday 23 December Minh Ha 5.30pm-8.30pm Friday 30 December Will Campbell 5.30pm-8.30pm Friday 06 January Minh Ha 5.30pm-8.30pm Friday 13 January Will Campbell 5.30pm-8.30pm Friday 20 January Mickey Sulit 5.30pm-8.30pm Friday 27 January Minh Ha 5.30pm-8.30pm Friday 03 February Rachael Thoms 5.30pm-8.30pm Friday 10 February Will Campbell 5.30pm-8.30pm Friday 17 February Mickey Sulit 5.30pm-8.30pm Friday 27 February Minh Ha 5.30pm-8.30pm
VIKINGS IS THE HOME OF SPORT WATCH IT LIVE AT VIKINGS
BIG BASH The Big Bash League is Australian cricket’s fast and furious domestic Twenty20 cricket competition, now in its fifth season after the competition commenced in 2011. The 2016/17 Big Bash League season will be contested by eight teams over eight rounds, beginning in late December and running through until the Big Final on January 24. The eight teams that contest the Big Bash League competition are: Adelaide Strikers, Brisbane Heat, Hobart Hurricanes, Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars, Perth Scorchers, Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder. WHEN December - January WHERE Watch on the big screens at all Vikings Venues
BOXING DAY TEST There are few events in the Australian sporting calendar that evoke as much passion as the Boxing Day Test. The annual Boxing Day Test kicks off on Monday 26th December 2016 at the MCG. WHEN Monday 26 December WHERE Watch on the big screens at all Vikings Venues
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The first of the Grand Slam tournaments for the year always sees thousands of people make their way to Melbourne Park for The Australian Open. In 2016 we saw World Number 1 Novak Djokovic defeat Andy Murray in straight sets to win back to back Australian Open titles and equal Roy Emerson’s record of six Australian Open Championships. In the Women’s section we saw Angelique Kerber win her first Grand Slam against six time champion Serena Williams.
Super Bowl LI will be the 51st Super Bowl and the 47th modern-era National Football League (NFL) championship game. The American Football Conference (AFC) champion will play the National Football Conference (NFC) champion to decide the league champion for the 2016 season.
2017 is sure to bring more exciting and entertaining matches of tennis. Watch tennis royalty live at Vikings to ensure you don’t miss a single minute of the Australian Open action this January. WHEN Monday 16 January – Sunday 29 January
The game is scheduled for February 5, 2017 (US), at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, and will be the third time the Super Bowl is held in Houston, after VIII in 1974 and XXXVIIIin 2004. The Super Bowl is an event like no other and will be shown across the Group for those NFL fans! WHEN Monday 6 Febuary WHERE Watch on the big screens at all Vikings Venues
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RUGBY 7’S It’s party time, well in February anyway, when the Sydney Sevens come to Sydney! Rugby Sevens was the big hit of the Rio Olympics, a fast paced, high-intensity extravaganza which delighted fans and garnered new support for the game. One of the highlight of the Olympics was our rugby sevens women winning a historic gold. In the wake of the Olympics, the Sydney Sevens has undergone a major overhaul and this year men and women will be playing together at the three-day event. WHEN Friday 3 - Sunday 5 February WHERE Watch on the big screens at all Vikings Venues
AUCKLAND NINES New Zealand’s biggest and most exciting summer extravaganza is back! Auckland will once again sizzle on and off the field as two of the NRL’s biggest stars Shaun Johnson, Johnathan Thurston and Jarryd Hayne strut their stuff on Eden Park in a battle to lift the 2017 Downer NRL Auckland Nines trophy and win the massive cash rich prize. Get your mates together and dress to impress for an unforgettable weekend of sporting adventure as the stars come out to play! WHEN Saturday 4 - Sunday 5 February WHERE Watch on the big screens at all Vikings Venues
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TUESDAY 25 APRIL 2017 MIDDAY - 6PM THE BOWLING GREENS @ TOWN CENTRE Two Up comes to the Greens for a massive outdoor game under the sun at Town Centre Vikings. The biggest Two Up game in the valley is moving locations from The Auditorium at Erindale to the Greens of Tuggeranong, Town Centre Vikings. Food, beverages, live music all overlooking the wonderful Brindabellas. Watch this space for more information in the coming months but put it in your diaries today.
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“Thousands of Canberrans enjoy themselves at our clubs, and we want to make sure they can do so in a safe and supportive way,” Vikings Group CEO Anthony Hill said. “These help services are available to anyone who needs them, or even if you would just like to talk to someone.” MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING TRAINING
A VIKINGS GROUP HARM MINIMISATION PROGRAM Vikings Host Community Forum to Tackle Gambling Harm: Gambling Harm Awareness Week Leading mental health professionals, gaming staff and the club industry contacts came together on Thursday 4 November as part of a community effort to promote Gambling Harm Awareness Week. Key community organisations including Lifeline Canberra and Relationships Australia were in attendance at the event held in the Sideline Bar, Erindale Vikings. Lifeline Canberra and the Gaming and Racing Commission spoke to the attendees about the impacts of gambling in Canberra, and how the industry can better support its patrons. Industry representatives, Clubs ACT and The Vikings Group discussed our responsibility in the gaming sector as well as harm minimisation efforts. Lifeline Canberra Training Manager Tracey McMahon stated at the event that, “Sadly there is still a stigma associated with gambling which often prevents those affected from seeking help. We’re hoping through this combined community effort we can make a real difference to that.” Canberrans looking for support to overcome gaming harm can access free and confidential help services via our dedicated support lines, and speak with a professional trained Gambling Contact Officer at any Vikings Club.
Our first Mental Health and Wellbeing staff training session with Lifeline Canberra kicked off in October. The training is part of our Play Within Your Limits program, which is a partnership between Vikings Group and Lifeline Canberra to support patrons and minimise harm in our community. Through our partnership with Lifeline we are able to offer our staff additional training in recognising distress and crisis support. This training enables our staff to effectively monitor and support our Membership. The training is designed to empower our staff to use creditable identifiers and indicators to assess whether a Member is at risk and address the issue via referral and support. The training aims to be practical in terms of increasing the awareness around mental health. Enhancing our staff skills to identify people at risk and intervene by respectfully engaging with patrons and offering assistance. DEDICATED SUPPORT PHONE Now available at all four Vikings Club Receptions, the Crisis and Support Phone is accessible to any individual who wishes to connect to a Lifeline Crisis Supporter. The dedicated phone line can be used for multi-faceted issues including – alcohol, gambling, grief, addictions, relationship breakdowns, trauma, loneliness etc. If you wish to use the phone to speak with a Lifeline Crisis Supporter about any issues you may be facing, please ask a Vikings Staff Member. Our staff will arrange the phone for you and a private space for you to make the call.
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TUGGERANONG TOWN PARK 18 DECEMBER 2016, WITH CELEBRATIONS STARTING AT 5PM Carols in Town Park will be happening in the Tuggeranong Valley and the Vikings Group is proud to once again be the major community partner of this iconic event on 18 December 2016, with celebrations starting at 5pm. Do not miss this fantastic community event and make sure you get there early to secure your spot on the grass! Plenty of activities and performanceS for the whole family; Katie de Veau Amber Nichols Natalie Miller The Salvation Army Brass Band & Timbrels Jumping Castles Pony Rides Farm Animals A visit from Santa AND more for the kids!
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WHAT’S ON Erindale Vikings
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• Monday Member Raffle tickets on sale from 5:30pm • $10 lunches at Kutas Bistro
• $10 Lunches at Champs Bistro • Awesome value meals $10-$12 from 6pm • Monday $10 burger deal
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$10 lunches at Kutas Bistro Mad Money $50 on offer every 15 minutes from 11:30AM Tuesday Triple Vikings Reward Points Accrual from 4pm– 4am Twosday 2 Pizzas for $20 - Every Tuesday at Kutas Bistro, Erindale Vikings. Deal must be 2 pizzas and not 1 for $10.
TUESDAY • Joker Poker promotion from 5pm • $10 Lunches at Champs Bistro • Awesome value meals $10-$12 from 6pm • $8 Schnitzel Night • Thursday Triple Vikings Reward Points Accrual from 4pm- 4am
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• $10 Lunches at Champs Bistro • Family Pizza Meal Deals at Champs Bistro • $7.50 Dessert Menu
Wednesday Raffle tickets on sale from 5:30pm $10 lunches at Kutas Bistro Happy Hour $4 Beer and Wine from 4pm – 6pm Wednesday $15 dinners available at Kutas Bistro
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$10 lunches at Kutas Bistro Live music in the Sideline Bar, 7:30pm-10:30pm $7 Member cocktail happy hour 7pm-10pm Student Deal All Day in Sideline Bar - 1 Burger + 2 Great Northern or 1 cocktail for $15 Thursday Triple Vikings Reward Points Accrual – 4pm– 4am Mad Money $50 on offer every 15 minutes from 11:30am
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$7.50 Friday Lunch Roast Carvery or $11.50 Carvery and Crumble $10 lunches at Kutas Bistro Live music in the Sideline Bar, 9pm-12am
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Live music in the Sideline Bar, 9pm-12am Don’t forget to swipe your Membership card at Vikings Rewards Terminals to obtain a Swipe to Win entry ticket for a chance to win a trip to Perisher
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Sunday Lucky Badge Draw from 4pm-8pm for your chance to win $15,000 or more Silly Sunday Raffle tickets on sale from 5:30pm Live music in the Sideline Bar, 3pm-6pm
THURSDAY • Food or Fuel: Win $500 worth of Coles Vouchers from 6pm • $7 cocktails from 5pm • Vikings Trivia: free entry with cash prizes each week along with a $100 jackpot from 7pm • $10 lunches at Champs Bistro • Thursday Triple Vikings Reward Points Accrual from 4pm- 4am
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$7 cocktails from 5pm Show Me The Money promotion from 6pm $10 lunches at Champs Bistro Happy Hour $4 Beer and Wine from 4pm–6pm
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Weekend Meal Deal: 1 x Regular Pizza and Drink $15, available from 12noon-6pm $7 cocktails from 5pm Wheel of Cash: 25 x $50 meat vouchers plus an opportunity to spin the wheel for cash. Tickets on sale from 6pm Feature band/DJ nights (see Reception for more details)
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Weekend Meal Deal: 1 x Reg Pizza and Drink $15, available from 12noon-6pm Sunday night carvery at Champs Bistro from 5:30pm–8pm Sunday Lucky Badge Draw from 4pm-8pm for your chance to win $15,000 or more
AT VIKINGS... Town Centre Vikings
Lanyon Vikings
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Swipe and insert your membership card to enter the Monthly Money Madness Promotion. 10 x names drawn daily at 8pm with winners entered into the monthly major draws. Weekday early morning coffee from 7am $14 Late lunch special at Moo&brew Cafe from 2pm-5pm
TUESDAY • Tuesday Triple Vikings Reward Points Accrual from 4pm- 4am • Weekday early morning coffee from 7am • Don’t forget to swipe your Membership card at the Vikings Rewards terminals to obtain a Swipe to Win entry ticket • $14 Late lunch special at Moo&brew Cafe from 2pm-5pm
WEDNESDAY • Weekday early morning coffee from 7am • Don’t forget to use your Membership card to win a $500 voucher • $14 Late lunch special at Moo&brew Cafe from 2pm-5pm
THURSDAY • Happy Hour $4 Beer and Wine from 4pm-6pm • Weekday early morning coffee from 7am • Strike it Rich Raffle $8,000 to win every month, draws start from 6:15pm • Thursday Triple Vikings Reward Points Accrual from 4pm- 4am • $14 Late lunch special at Moo&brew Cafe from 2pm-5pm
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Weekday early morning coffee from 7am NEW TIME Fast Cash Friday: 10 x $100 given away every week from 8pm-9:30pm - Final draw 27 January 2017 Live Music from 5:30pm-8:30pm $14 Late lunch special at Moo&brew Cafe from 2pm-5pm
TUESDAY • Happy Hour $4 Beer and Wine from 4pm–6pm • $15.90 Texan Tuesdays dishes • Love Food Promotion from 12pm • $9.90 lunches at Red Rock Bistro • Tuesday Triple Vikings Reward Points Accrual from 4pm– 1am
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$7 lunches at Red Rock Bistro Wednesday Bollywood Masala Night $15.90 Bingo every Wednesday – doors open 10am Cash Windfall Promotion from 6pm-9pm: $1400 cash on offer plus jackpot
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Darts for Dollars, tickets on sale 6pm, drawn 7pm. $5 cocktails in S Bar 5pm-8pm $16.90 Burgers every Thursday in the S Bar Love Food Promotion 2pm Thursday Triple Vikings Reward Points Accrual from 4pm– 3am
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SATURDAY
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• Swipe to win entries for the chance to win $500 • $10 Lunches daily from Moo&Brew Cafe
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SUNDAY • Lucky Badge Draw from 4pm-8pm for your chance to win $15,000 or more!
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WHAT’S BEEN GOING ON WITH THE VIKINGS GROUP AND RED NOSE..
MORNING TEA FOR RED NOSE
VIKINGS GIRLS DAZZEL AT CANBERRA TAKES 2 Almost $20,000 raised in September at Canberra Takes 2 event for Red Nose! Well done to all Vikings Group staff involved (especially those who braved the stage)! Romana Peckham our very own Receptionist at Town Centre Vikings, volunteered her time and vocal cords to the event and took out the Judges Choice Title, along with her signing partner Mickey Sulit.
The Vikings Group proudly hosted the brand launch of Red Nose (formerly Sids and Kids) in the Sideline Bar, Erindale Vikings. We were happy to donate the venue, catering and decorations for the launch - which went off without a hitch! Romana also kindly performed at the Red Nose Christmas in the City launch event, dazzling attendees with her stunning voice! A big thank you to Romana for being a fantastic staff ambassador of our Charity of the Year Program.
RED NOSE CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY We can hardly believe that Christmas is just around the corner. It feels like yesterday that David Richards together with Red Nose (formerly SIDS and Kids), officially claimed the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for most lights on an artificial Christmas tree – a record previously held by Universal Studios Japan for five years running. Red Nose has once again been tasked with the enormous job of helping to bring the Canberra Christmas tree to Canberra’s CBD. Featuring its own integrated sound and light show, the Christmas tree will be a focal point for the nine-day festive celebrations. In the City Canberra is introducing a series of food, drinks, music, handmade and arts markets. Food themes such as Burgers and Beers, Sweet Treats, Cocktails and Canapés and Street food will have you and your family coming back day after day, night after night. The themed food and craft markets will 38
Tuggeranong Vikings rugby coach Tim Sampson and his five year old nephew, Izaac Cox joined players Brendon Taueki, his daughter Nola Taueki, Lee Boswell and daughter Willow at the launch to help raise awareness for the initiative.
replace last year’s tunnel of lights and will sit beneath the canopy of the majestic London Plain trees within Ainslie Place and spill out into Civic Square. Twinkling fairy lights will illuminate the space welcoming families and friends, young and old. Official festive celebrations will kick off on Friday 16 December with a free Christmas concert, including Red Nose ambassadors and ABC Television’s Lah-Lah’s Big Live Band and Australian singer-songwriter Shannon Noll. This year’s concert will coincide with the first of the Christmas Food Festival markets, Burgers, BBQ and Beers, and the opening night of the Handcrafted and Gift markets. Markets will continue for nine consecutive days and nights and will wrap up on Christmas eve. During this time, Santa photos will be available beneath the tree with all proceeds to Red Nose. Volunteers will be positioned at the entrance to the night markets and entry is by cash donation or tap and go! Visit www.rednose.com.au for more information and details.
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GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY IS JUST WHAT WE DO.
VIKINGS GROUP LEND A HAND AT RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CANBERRA FOR THE “MEALS FROM THE HEART” PROGRAM 12 Vikings Group staff members donated their time to cook a meal for the families of Ronald McDonald House Canberra and it was truly an amazing experience. As part of the “Meals from the Heart” Program, staff members selected their menu, prepared, cooked and served the food for up to 30 people on two different nights.
TOUCH OF LIFE LIFELINE CANBERRA CORPORATE TOUCH DAY It was great to be able to assist the families this way as it meant the Vikings Group could put their skills to use and provide the families with a home-cooked meal during this stressful time. The Vikings Group provided games and activities for the children to enjoy and to put some smiles on their faces. Staff were humbled by the experience and the Vikings Group look forward to returning to Ronald McDonald House Canberra in December, just in time for a Christmas Roast.
On Friday, 21 October Vikings Group staff participated in the Touch of Life Corporate Touch Day hosted by Lifeline Canberra with the support of RSM and Touch Football Australia. A keen team of 13 staff members from across the Vikings Group took to the field and showed off their skills amongst other local businesses. 100% of the registration costs were directed to crisis support and suicide prevention here in the Canberra community. Well done to the Vikings Group team!
CANCER COUNCIL RELAY FOR LIFE The Vikings Group was proud to host the South Side Relay for Life at Viking Park. A big thank you to our staff Members for getting involved supporting this incredible event. The Cancer Council raised over $35,000 at the event which will go towards cancer research and support services right here in the ACT.
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SOUTHERN CANBERRA GYMNASTICS CLUB EXCELS AT NATIONAL CLUBS CHAMPIONSHIPS IN BENDIGO
in all year and the tremendous efforts of their coaches,” said Nadine Weight, Club Operations Manager.”
More than 100 gymnastics clubs from around Australia competed in the Men’s and Women’s Gymnastics 2016 National Clubs Championship held in Bendigo, Victoria from 15 – 20 September 2016.
Nadine added “to place 2nd is a wonderful feat in itself but to place 2nd behind such an outstandingly successful club as Delta is especially gratifying and shows that the Club’s training programs and coaching standards are continuing to record exceptional results both locally and nationally.” The SCGC are so excited and have been working towards this for some years.
After six days of jammed-packed competition, the girls from Southern Canberra Gymnastics Club (SCGC) in Erindale placed 2nd overall behind the Delta Gymnastics club from Queensland. “This is a truly exceptional result for the girls, their coaches and the club. It reflects the extremely hard work the girls have put
The WAG Program Manager, Carlene Bourandanis said “I am ecstatic with the result that has been years in the planning and would like to thank everyone involved. It has been a team effort by Coaches, gymnasts and support crew and I’m proud to be leading such an amazing program during this exciting time.”
VIKINGS JUNIOR SQUASH CHALLENGE On 20 - 21 August, 2016 the Vikings Junior Challenge was held at the Active Leisure Centre Erindale. The tournament attracted players from the ACT and surrounding area. The tournament started early on Saturday and carried through to Sunday afternoon. Participants ranged from under 11’s to under 19’s in both boys and girls. The weekend went off without a problem because of the volunteers Matt Dale, Bryson and Kim Hawkins, Helen Chant who made sure the tournament was the best it could be. The tournament featured many local Erindale Vikings players, with Hannah Smit, Stephanie
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LANYON UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB Established in 2001, Lanyon United Football Club is a community football club based in the south of Tuggeranong, catering to adult football players of all abilities. In 2016 Lanyon United boasted eight teams across men’s and women’s state league football competitions, including both men’s and women’s masters competitions. 2016 marked another successful year for L.U.F.C with four of our teams finishing top 4 of their respective competitions. Both of our women’s teams were unlucky to be knocked out in the finals; Our first grade men’s team also featured in the finals; and our men’s over 35’s team finished 1st overall, and were unlucky to lose the Grand Final. With the off-season upon us, the club is still running numerous events, including an intra club six-a-side tournament, twilight friendly social games and pre-season training sessions. For full details on all upcoming Lanyon United activities visit our Facebook page http://facebook.com/lanyonunited As a community club we aim to accommodate players of all abilities and we readily welcome new players. Which in 2017, will include our first junior team, set to play in under 12’s. If you are interested in joining our great club, please visit our website or email us at: admin@lanyonunited.org
and Sam Hawkins all winning their age groups. Hamish McLachlan and Erin Chant performed well coming 3rd in their respective age groups. The event featured many thrilling and outstanding matches all weekend long. The Vikings Challenge recently reached the national ranking of a silver event helping bring more talent to the tournament. This event wouldn’t be possible without donations and co-operation from the Vikings Group, Yowie Squash, Active Leisure Centre, Stellar and Karakal. This tournament also wouldn’t be running if it wasn’t for the help of Matt Dale (Event Director and Data Logger), Helen Chant and Kim Hawkins (canteen directors), Bryson Hawkins (manager of Yowie Squash Canberra) and many volunteers who helped out in the canteen. The weekend was fun for all and showcased local talents for the future. Written by Hamish - one of our squash juniors
VIKINGS LAWN BOWLS KEEPS THRIVING The Vikings Lawn Bowls Club, based at the Town Centre Club continues to thrive and justify its status as the pre-eminent lawn bowls club in the immediate area. Recently we presented our Annual King and Queen of the Valley Tournament which attracted 80 quality bowlers including people from Melbourne, Sydney, and several other locations in NSW. The Tournament is generously sponsored by the Vikings Group and was an outstanding success. In the past year or so, we have hosted the Australian Under 18 Championships, several State Championships and completed a very comprehensive and crowded Club program which includes over 25 local Championships and Tournaments. Our members also compete in various events from as far away as Temora, the Gold Coast and Southern N.S.W. The Club has a very active social bowls program. Games are played on 6 days a week (weather permitting!!!) This program helps engender a very amicable, friendly, supportive and welcoming environment regardless of one’s bowling prowess. We have an exceptionally strong panel of volunteer coaches which welcomes intending new bowlers of all ages including persons with
visual, hearing and /or physical disabilities. The Club has unrestricted disability access throughout the premises. The coaches conduct a free introductory coaching courses, all the time encouraging participants to make lawn bowls their sport of choice. We supply all the necessary requirements needed at those sessions. Presentation Day Celebrations Our combined male and female membership is in excess of 260 bowlers all of whom are very committed Vikings members and passionately proud of their Club. For anyone even remotely considering taking up lawn bowls, we may be contacted on ph. O262923694 or e-mail bowls@vikings.com.
“I went and saw him but I couldn’t bring myself to hold him because he just looked so peaceful, like he was just sleeping,” Ian said. “It took me two years to go out to the cemetery and see him without being an absolute wreck.” In losing a child, Ian’s family is not alone. Each year in Australia, 3,200 children under the age of four died suddenly and unexpectedly – that’s more than double the national road death toll. Break this down, and that’s nine children each day who will never get to reach their full potential; and nine new families in Australia each and every day who have their world turned upside down forever.
EPIC RIDE TO REMEMBER LACHIE Cycling almost six hundred kilometres is tough, according to Canberra cyclist, Ian Cross. But it’s the love this grandfather has for his first grandchild that has inspired him to undertake this gruelling challenge. Ian, accompanied by his friend, Geoff Williams, plans to embark on this epic cycling tour from Canberra to Batemans Bay in a week’s time, to raise money and awareness for Red Nose (formerly SIDS and Kids). Ian’s grandson, Lachie, died of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) when he was just six-weeks-old, which is an ache, he says, that becomes harder to bear as every year passes. Out of the country on a work trip at the time of
Lachie’s death, Ian said his journey home was the longest flight he’d ever had. “At the time I was deployed to Christmas Island for work and you couldn’t get a more remote, desolate place in the middle of the Indian Ocean,” Ian said. “Lachie was only two-weeks-old when I left, I thought I’d go away and do this trip as there would be plenty of time to spend with him as he grew up.
The nature of SIDS means it’s hard for the families of the children to get closure. It is a silent killer and it can strike without warning and we still don’t know why. Ian and Geoff were given a farewell with fanfare thanks to support from the Vikings Group.
“My family were all in Canberra and I couldn’t help them, I was more than 10,000 kilometres away and I felt useless as a father and a grandfather because I couldn’t be there.”
Members from the Tuggeranong Vikings Cycling Club in peloton joined the cyclists to send them off after celebrating with a BBQ breakfast on Saturday morning at Erindale Vikings.
Mr Cross said the days that followed Lachie’s death were some of the worst of his life.
Vikings Group also provided Red Nose branded uniforms for both riders.
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