Wenty Leagues Journal - Oct/Nov

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MELBOURNE CUP Embrace wonderment SPRING COCKTAILS Decadent new mixes ALL-AUSSIE HEADLINING ARTISTS Diesel, The Angels, Shannon Noll, Damien Leith

OCT / NOV 18

- TUESDAY 6 NOV 2018 -

MELBOURNE CUP Doors open 11.30am with a glass of sparkling wine on arrival A delicious 2 course lunch (alternate serve)

The full menu can be viewed online at wentyleagues.com.au

Live cabaret entertainment starring Dan Marko and Katherine Peereboom Best Hat // Fashions on the Field // Best Dressed // Lucky Door Prizes // Sweeps Tickets available online at wentyleagues.com.au, in person at reception or by phone on 8868 9200.

$59

PER PERSON

Over 18s only. No refunds or exchanges on tickets.

NOVEMBER

OCTOBER

MEM $10.80 | VIS $12.00

MEM $10.80 | VIS $12.00

ONLY AVAILABLE FROM LUCIDO BAR AND WENTY BAR

Conten

Contents Dining

Demolish 8 Lawsons Bistro

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Easy Eats 2145

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Wenty CafĂŠ

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Promotions What’s On

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Winning Wheel of Cash

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Entertainment Tucandela 14 October Entertainment

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November Entertainment

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December Entertainment

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Regulars

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President and CEO Report

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Community 6 Regular Promotions

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THE JOURNAL

President’s Report Dear Members

It is pleasing to be able to report that construction on the Wenty Leagues Master Plan is progressing exceptionally well. In the previous undercroft carpark area, adjacent to the main foyer, new administration, staff and back-of-house amenities have been successfully delivered.

This will become significant to our members, as the original administration area occupies prime real estate on the rooftop level. In 2019, the existing administration and staff areas will be demolished, to make way for a large Function Centre, to cater for all types of social and business functions.

It is also fantastic to see our six-level multideck carpark nearing completion.

The carpark is expected to be delivered prior to Christmas and will deliver 780 new carparking spaces, of which 650 will be covered from the elements.

Further to the good news, ADCO are on track to deliver Stage A of their building program in the first quarter of 2019. At this time, we will open the first part of our casual dining precinct, The Plaza. Features for this area will include, internal and alfresco dining options with seating for up to 850, pizza, grill, noodle bar and dessert bar outlets, a main bar, a multiuse function room (with bar) and a larger, improved kids play area.

As we come to the end of the year, I am pleased to report on the numerous initiatives Wenty Leagues has continued to support throughout the local community. In my previous report, I mentioned our involvement

with ClubGRANTS which saw Wenty Leagues and 7 other clubs come together to distribute a total of $1,035,643 in funding to community projects in the Cumberland area.

From the various organisations supported through this scheme, Wenty Leagues was proud to present much-needed funding to Holroyd High School, Youth Off The Streets, Royal Life Saving Society, Greystanes High School, Holroyd Youth Services, The Humour Foundation, Parramatta Mission and the Salvation Army.

Wenty Leagues distributed a total of $74,646 in funding to these great organisations. You can read more about how these projects improve the lives of people in the local community on page 5. Please note that applications for funding will once again open in April 2019.

In recent months a drought has been affecting many regions in Australia and our farmers have been doing it tough.

Australian farmers are the backbone of our country and now they need our support to keep their cattle alive.

Wenty Leagues is helping affected rural communities by supporting Buy a Bale of Hay which provides hay and other essential items to farmers who have no feed left for their cattle. By donating to this organisation, they will ensure that our farmers receive the fodder they need and the support to get them through this tough time.

You can help by making a donation at any of the boxes located throughout the club or you can donate online by visiting www.wentyleagues.com.au/ our-club/community/support-ourfarmers-buy-a-bale.

In closing, while we move through this period of growth and expansion, on behalf of the Board, I once again thank all our members and visitors for their patience and continued patronage.

Ian McCann President

r u o t r o p p Su farmers YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS SO MAKE A DONATION TODAY

Boxes are located throughout the Club or visit www.wentyleagues.com.au/our-club/ community/support-our-farmers-buy-a-bale

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CEO’s Report Dear Members It’s been an exciting and eventful time at Wenty Leagues and I am happy to share that our staff got behind some great community initiatives over the last few months. In addition to preparing and serving hot meals, our continued support towards Ronald McDonald House extended to gathering much-needed grocery supplies for seriously ill children and their families.

The team also came together to attend sponsorship galas held by Youth Off The Streets and Parramatta Mission and it was great to hear about the strides they’ve made over the years. I was especially honoured to address the audience at Parramatta Mission’s Raising Hope Gala and help raise support and bring light towards the effects of homelessness in the community. I thank the efforts of all those involved and congratulate all the charities who held successful events and raised needed funds for their organisation.

Once again, this year’s Magpies Family Fun day was a great success. Despite the windy weather, this event brought together the local community for some exciting matches of rugby league along with free rides, a jumping castle and petting zoo for the kids. We look forward to celebrating again next year.

It was also great to see many families come together to celebrate Father’s Day at the club.

Looking ahead we have many other activities planned leading into the holiday season. All the information is within this Journal so make sure you pencil the dates into your calendars.

While most of us will be winding down the year and starting to plan for Christmas holidays, Wenty Leagues will be winding up and into a busy festive season. The final Winning Wheel of Cash promotion will be held on Wednesday 14 November and we’re looking forward to some famous homegrown talents such as Diesel, Shannon Noll and Damien Leith take the stage in the Starlight room.

Oktoberfest is also taking place this month and there’s still some last-minute tickets remaining.

Book now to enjoy a German inspired 3-course set menu and dance the night away as the Starlight Room becomes our very own German Beer Hall.

As you’ve no doubt seen, the decorations in the club have marked the beginning of the Spring Carnival Racing season. I invite all members and visitors to join us on Melbourne Cup Day to watch the race that stops the nation. The event includes a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, a delicious 2 course luncheon (alternate serve) and live cabaret entertainment performing the best of Michael Buble and Natalie Cole. To avoid disappointment, make sure you get your tickets early for this event as they will sell out fast.

Finally, after listening to your feedback we’re excited to announce a new menu at Easy Eats 2145 which includes all-time favourites such as Smokey Pork Ribs, Sydney Rock Oysters and Beef and Ale Pot Pie. Demolish is presenting us with some interesting and creative pizzas which are sure to challenge the tastebuds. Read more about these new offerings from page 8.

Once again, I would like to thank you for your continued patronage and I look forward to greeting you at the Club.

Glenn Kovacs Chief Executive Officer

Board of Directors Ian McCann President

Adam Cromack Vice President

Laurie Capovilla Director

Alan Fowler Director

Justin Isaacs Director

George Mumford Director

Trevor Simpson OAM Director

Robert Willis Director

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MASTER PL AN

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SURPASSING THE HALFWAY MARK As we lean into the warmer months of the year, every day sees new features added to both sites as the final structure continues to take shape. Hard work, good planning and consistent dry weather, has provided the opportunity for construction to pass well beyond the halfway point. The excitement is building as we get closer to officially unveiling the culmination of months of work.

650 will be covered from the elements. Two passenger lifts will connect all levels for convenience and at time of print, the cladding is being installed for the front faรงade.

This faรงade will be an exciting spectacle as a large multistorey magpie will feature on the corner of the Great Western Highway entry driveway and be illuminated by signage proudly displaying the Wenty Leagues logo on multiple sides of the building.

In what was previously the undercroft carpark area adjacent to the main foyer, new administration, staff and back of house facilities have been successfully delivered. This will become significant to our members, as the original administration area currently occupies prime real estate on the rooftop level which in 2019 is scheduled for demolition. This will allow us to make way for a large function centre that will cater for all types of business and social events. This function space will contain two interconnecting rooms that can cater for 150 people or can open to cater for 300. There will be another two rooms which can cater for smaller groups of 50 people but can also open up to cater for 100. Along with state-of-the-art AV facilities, guests will be able to mingle in a pre-function lounge that will be located in the atrium space directly above the new main foyer.

Further to the good news, ADCO are on track to deliver Stage A of their building program in the first quarter of 2019. At this time, we will open the first part of our multioutlet casual dining precinct, The Plaza. This area will include numerous internal and alfresco dining options and seating for up to 850 people. An exciting feature currently being built is a unique roof line which will form level 1 of the building and connect into the new main foyer and porte-cochere. Construction for this section will be completed in 2019.

The six-level multideck carpark is also nearing completion. The carpark is expected to be finalised prior to Christmas and will deliver 780 new spaces, of which

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Once again, we thank you for your continued patience and understanding. Please be assured that we are working tirelessly to ensure you continue to enjoy your Wenty Leagues experience. For regular updates, progress signage has been placed at the entrance of the Club or you can visit www.wentyleagues.com.au/ master-plan.

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CLUB GRANTS

Wenty Leagues

provides support to local community projects

This year Wenty Leagues and 7 other clubs came together to distribute a total of $1,035,643 in funding to community projects in the Cumberland area. From the various organisations supported through this scheme, Wenty Leagues was proud to present much-needed funding to the following organisations:

ORGANISATION

PROGRAM

AMOUNT

Holroyd High School

Swim to Survive

$9,900

Youth Off The Streets Limited

School In-Reach for At-Risk Youth

$8,030

Royal Life Saving Society Of Australia

Primary Water Safety Project – Cumberland

$9,990

Royal Life Saving Society Of Australia

Cumberland Youth Life Saver Project

$9,980

Greystanes High School

Greystanes High School Gym Equipment

$7,998

Parramatta Mission

Essentials for Individuals and Families in Crisis

The Salvation Army

Youthlink Challenge Adventure Holroyd Program

$9,800

The Humour Foundation

Clown Doctors program (at Children's Hospital Westmead)

$6,648

Holroyd Youth Services Incorporated

Fitness through Muay Thai

$2,300

$10,000

The above organisations are just some local organisations that were presented with funding to support their programs, projects or purchase needed equipment to help improve the quality of life for many individuals and groups in the community.

Please note that applications for funding will once again open in April 2019.

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COMMUNITY

YOUTH OFF THE STREETS

LAUGHTER CAN BE THE BEST MEDICINE - THE HUMOUR FOUNDATION

Supporting our young people can take many forms. In some situations, there is a need for case workers, a warm meal and place to stay; in others we need to give young people the tools and ability to flourish and grow. The ongoing support provided by Wenty Leagues has given Youth Off The Streets opportunities to develop programs that reach out and make a difference to the lives of young people in crisis situations.

One of the largest regular programs in Australia, the Clown Doctors at the Children’s Hospital, Westmead help treat children in hospital with medicine of a different kind – doses of fun and laughter!

Imagine being a child in hospital, away from the comfort of your home and all that is familiar, feeling sad, anxious, frightened, lonely or in pain. This is where Clown Doctors can help. By parodying the hospital routine, they help children feel less traumatised by medical procedures.

They divert children during painful procedures, help calm distressed children in emergency and encourage children in physiotherapy. For a moment, children can forget about their illness.

One such program is the Youth Advisory Squad, an initiative that helps local youth in reaching their potential in education, employment and community life. The Youth Advisory Squad is comprised of local young people who have shown excellent leadership qualities and dedication to community projects. Part of the projects the squad is undertaking is a sleep-out for homelessness, White Ribbon Day, sports events at local schools and the “Together 4 Hope” community walk. A major highlight in the program is a leadership camp at Point Wolstoncroft where youth spend time learning life skills in teamwork and building confidence.

Operating 4 days per week, delivering over 24,000 tailored humour therapy engagements with sick kids, their families and hospital staff, Wenty Leagues’ partnership with the Clown Doctor program will go towards providing ongoing support and professional development to ensure they are able to perform to the best of their ability.

Youth Off The Streets is dedicated to helping young people grow as best they can, and with the continued support of Wenty Leagues are able to achieve great things!

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EVENTS

MAGPIES FAMILY FUN DAY Our Magpies Family Fun Day was held in August with lots of families enjoying a great afternoon of footy, food and free family fun. Despite the windy weather, it was a great atmosphere as the kids were treated to free carnival rides including a giant slide, jumping castle and petting zoo. There was also a visit from the Parramatta Eels players, Poppy the Possum and Macca the Magpie. Thank you to everyone who came out to support the day and we look forward to doing it all again next year.

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE The Wenty Leagues’ team continued their efforts in preparing preparing and serving hot meals for seriously ill children and their families at Ronald McDonald House. In addition, our staff gathered donations of muchneeded grocery items to keep the kitchen supplied throughout the coming months.

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DINING

calzone

Traditional Italian folded pizza with tomato napolitana sauce, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, calabrese salami, smoked ham, globe artichokes and black olives.

Member $22.50 Visitor $25.00

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Mon - Thu 12pm - 2.30pm 5pm - 9pm Fri 12pm - 2.30pm 5pm - 10pm Sat 11.30am - 10pm Sun 11.30am - 9pm

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November l seafood pizza

Tomato napolitana base topped with Australian king prawns, scallops, smoked salmon, local squid, onions, spinach, roasted red pepper and finished with rocket and lemon crème fraiche.

Member $26.90 Visitor $29.90

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DINING

TRADING HOURS LUNCH MON - FRI 11AM - 2PM SAT - SUN 11.30AM - 3PM DINNER SUN - THUR 5PM - 8.30PM FRI - SAT 5PM - 9PM

OCTOBER SPECIAL

Oktoberfest Plate Crispy pork belly, veal schnitzel and bratwurst sausage served with creamy mash potato, sauerkraut and wholegrain mustard jus

MEMBER $27.80 VISITOR $30.90

NOVEMBER SPECIAL

Spring Lamb Cutlets Crumbed lamb cutlets served with green onion and smoked bacon mash potato and a salad of baby leaves, peas, shaved fennel and mint

MEMBER $26.90 . VISITOR $29.90

SUPER SENIORS

Lunch

OCTOBER MONDAY

Chicken Parmy with chips and salad

TUESDAY

Crumbed flounder fillet filled with prawns and broccoli

SHOW YOUR SENIORS CARD TO RECEIVE THESE MEALS FOR

$7

NOVEMBER

.50

MONDAY

Chicken Kiev with chips and salad Honey prawns and rice

*Member’s & Seniors Only

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DINING

All day to late-night snack

OPENS EARLY AND CLOSES LATE serving you a range of savoury meals, healthy wraps or tantalising treats TRADING HOURS SUN 8AM - 3.30AM MON - THU 6AM - 3.30AM FRI 6AM - 5.30AM SAT 8AM - 5.30AM

Feature Wine

Schooner: $6.00 Member | $6.70 Visitor Middies: $5.10 Member | $5.70 Visitor

BREMERTON RACY ROSE

Available in the Wenty Bar & Lucido Bar Only

The exquisite bouquet gives off scintillating aromas which intermix with juicy and savoury fruit flavours on the lively and textural palate.

BREMERTON BETTY & LU SAUVIGNON BLANC Lifted fragrances of fresh grass and citrus are given off by the lovely bouquet of this elegant Sauv Blanc. The crisp and refreshing palate is balanced by mouth-watering acidity.

Bottle: $26.90 Member | $29.90 Visitor Glass: $6.80 Member | $7.50 Visitor

Wenty Leagues practices the Responsible Service of Alcohol

Available in the Wenty Bar & Lucido Bar Only Wenty Leagues practices the Responsible Service of Alcohol

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ENTERTAINMENT

Live & Free

ENTERTAINMENT IN THE WENTY LOUNGE EVERY WEEK

THURSDAY FROM 8.30PM

FRIDAY FROM 6PM

Kick off the weekend with a variety of soloists and DJ playing non-stop classics and one hit wonders from the 70s, 80s, 90s and now all night long.

Our talented duos take to the stage performing a repertoire of songs with a mix of chart-toppers, classic favourites and unforgettable hits.

OCTOBER

FEATURING THE OSCAR KAMI DUO

NOVEMBER

5

Di Solomon

2

Di Solomon

12

Amanda Easton

9

Lionel Robinson

19

Tony Williams

16

Dave Mac

26

Joanna Melas

23

Joanna Melas

30

Chris Ball

DJ DEE FROM 9PM

SATURDAY FROM 8.30PM

SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND SUNDAY FROM 6.30PM

Our talented duos take the stage performing a repertoire of songs with a mix of chart-toppers and classic favourites followed by our DJ to keep you going into the rest of the night.

OCTOBER

Hosted by Luke O’Shea featuring a selection of Australia’s top singer Songwriters.

NOVEMBER

6

Everyday People Duo

3

Katcha Duo

13

Dave Hallard Duo

10

Double Shot Duo

20

J – Music Duo

17

Best Kept Secret Duo

27

Nite Train 2

24

Katcha Duo

DJ DEE FROM 10:30PM

Entertainment may be subject to change

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OCTOBER FROM 10PM

WESTERN SYDNEY’S BIGGEST LATINO NIGHT IS AT WENTY LEAGUES!

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WILSON OROZCO BAND & DJ AZUQUITA

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LA ESPECTACULAR BAND & DJ AZUQUITA

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GRUPO CARIBE – BOLIVIA MIA SHOW & DJ AZUQUITA . SHOW NIGHT SPECIAL

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HALLOWEEN LATIN PARTY !

TEQUILA BAND & DJ AZUQUITA

NOVEMBER

FEATURING THE HOTTEST LATIN BANDS & RESIDENT VIDEO DJ AZUQUITA LIVE & FREE EVERY FRIDAY!

2

GRUPO KASHE & DJ AZUQUITA + GUEST DJ

9

LATIN ADDICTION & DJ AZUQUITA

16

SON SENSACION & DJ AZUQUITA

23

CHANGO SALSA BAND & DJ AZUQUITA

30

WILSON OROZCO BAND – LA FIESTA SHOW & DJ AZUQUITA .

SHOW NIGHT SPECIAL

Doors Open 6.30pm Dinner served 7.00pm

Feel free to don your very best lederhosen and dirndls and join us as we transform the Starlight Room into our very own German Beer Hall

Sat 6 oct

German Inspired 3 Course set menu Complimentary Souvenir Beer Stein Oompah Band - The Bavarians

DINNER DANCE

Party Dance Band - Brad Johns & The Crowd Pleasers

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ENTERTAINMENT

October

October

VERONICA ROMERO Sat 13 Oct, 7.30pm

Multi-platinum Spanish pop sensation Verónica Romero brings her high energy pop-rock production show to Australia for the very first time. She’ll perform her hits like Besame, La Fuerza Del Sol, Lluvia, Serotonina and her platinum selling smash hit Conectado a mi. She’ll also feature songs from her first ever English album Hello World including covers of Queen, Annie Lennox & Tina Turner classics. With her powerhouse band and dancers, Verónica is a high-energy performer who will excite, enthral and entertain.

PRE SHOW DINNER SPECIAL

• DOORS OPEN 7PM | SHOW STARTS 7:30PM TICKETS: ALL $35 (NFT) DANCEFLOOR: NO

AVAILABLE

NEVER ENDING 80s Sat 20 Oct, 7.30pm

NEVER ENDING 80s take you back to Party Like It’s 1989, with a night packed full of the biggest hits by the biggest artists ever. The Never Ending 80s band bring the soundtrack to that awesome decade to the stage as they carve their way through the music of Prince, Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, INXS, Bon Jovi, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and so many others. The 80s were THE era of big hair, big hits and big fun. You’ll be dancing and singing along all night. LIKE TOTALLY! PRE SHOW DINNER SPECIAL

• DOORS OPEN 7PM | SHOW STARTS 7:30PM TICKETS: ALL $30 (NFT) DANCEFLOOR: YES

AVAILABLE

DISCO DIVAS Sat 27 Oct, 7.30pm

The Disco Divas show is guaranteed to get you up on your feet and onto the dance floor. Packed full of the big disco dance hits of the 70s and 80s, the songs in this show make up the sound track to most people’s lives. Whether you lived it or your parents drove you crazy playing songs by the likes of Amii Stewart, Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Boney M, The Emotions, Chic, ABBA, Weather Girls and KC and the Sunshine Band. This show will tempt you onto the floor to get down and boogie.

PRE SHOW DINNER SPECIAL

• DOORS OPEN 7PM | SHOW STARTS 7:30PM TICKETS: MEMBER $10 | VISITOR $12 DANCEFLOOR: YES

AVAILABLE

Starlight shows are for people 18 years and over.

Buy tickets online at wentyleagues.com.au, by phone on 8868 9200 or in person at Club Reception. No refunds or exchanges for purchased tickets.

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Novembe

November

GUITARS GENTLY WEEP, CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF PAUL MCCARTNEY & ERIC CLAPTON Sat 3 Nov, 7.30pm

Guitars Gently Weep celebrates the songs that defined these superstars, from Clapton’s Sunshine Of Your Love, Layla & Tears In Heaven to McCartney’s work with The Beatles & Wings such as Hey Jude, Yesterday, Let It Be & Band On The Run. Led by the immensely talented Jay Parrino (Finalist, Australia’s Got Talent & Outlier) the supremely talented band do justice to a great catalogue of songs by creating a show to remember.

• DOORS OPEN 7PM | SHOW STARTS 7:30PM TICKETS: MEMBER $10 | VISITOR $12 DANCEFLOOR: NO PRE SHOW DINNER SPECIAL

AVAILABLE

THE ANGELS, FACE II FACE TAKE A LONG LINE RECHARGED Sat 10 Nov, 7.30pm

The Angels are back for their Face II Face, Take A Long Line – Recharged tour. Celebrating the 40th anniversary of their seminal album Face To Face, the show will feature the album in its entirety as well as other classic Angels hits. Rick Brewster says tracks like Straightjacket, Outcast, Love Takes Care and Live It Up, that don’t often make it into the live set, will be a highpoint for the band and the audience.

• DOORS OPEN 7PM | SHOW STARTS 7:30PM TICKETS: ALL $40 (NFT) DANCEFLOOR: YES PRE SHOW DINNER SPECIAL

AVAILABLE

Starlight shows are for people 18 years and over.

Buy tickets online at wentyleagues.com.au, by phone on 8868 9200 or in person at Club Reception. No refunds or exchanges for purchased tickets.

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ENTERTAINMENT

er Novembe November

DIESEL – GIVE ME SATURDAY NIGHT TOUR Sat 17 Nov, 7.30pm

After 30 years, Diesel (Mark Lizotte) is still rocking Saturday nights. From Johnny Diesel and the Injectors in the 80s to the present, he continues to display extraordinary versatility on the guitar and his rich, soulful voice. In celebration of his new album Diesel 30, The Greatest Hits he’s bringing his Give Me Saturday Night national tour to Wenty Leagues, to perform a best of collection of songs and put on a show to remember.

• DOORS OPEN 7PM | SHOW STARTS 7:30PM TICKETS: MEMBER $40 DANCEFLOOR: YES PRE SHOW DINNER SPECIAL

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SHANNON NOLL – UNBROKEN Sat 24 Nov, 7.30pm

Shannon Noll is back from the South African jungle, again as a runner up, as he was in the 2003 Australian Idol. His rise to fame following ‘Idol’ changed his life from farm hand in Condobolin to national celebrity achieving triple-platinum sales, #1 hits, five top ten albums & he is the only Australian male artist in national chart history to have ever achieved ten consecutive top ten singles. Don’t miss this opportunity to see and hear this raw and gifted Australian performer.

• DOORS OPEN 7PM | SHOW STARTS 7:30PM TICKETS: ALL $40 (NFT) DANCEFLOOR: YES PRE SHOW DINNER SPECIAL

AVAILABLE

Starlight shows are for people 18 years and over.

Buy tickets online at wentyleagues.com.au, by phone on 8868 9200 or in person at Club Reception. No refunds or exchanges for purchased tickets.

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December

DUETS – THE SHOW SAT 1 DEC, 7.30PM

Duets is a showcase of hit songs spanning Frank & Nancy Sinatra’s Something Stupid to Dirty Dancing’s Time of my Life. Then add Kenny & Dolly, Sonny & Cher, John & Olivia, Donny & Marie. Starring vocalists Guy Taylor, Shilo, Tony Mazell & Sara Mazzurco, backed by a live band & screen visuals, this will be a show not to be missed!

• DOORS OPEN 7PM | SHOW STARTS 7:30PM TICKETS: MEMBER $10 | VISITOR $12 DANCEFLOOR: NO PRE SHOW DINNER SPECIAL

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DAMIEN LEITH – ROY ORBISON REMEMBERED SAT 8 DEC, 7.30PM

30 years after the passing of musical icon Roy Orbison, one of his great admirers, Damien Leith is gearing up to revisit the countless hit songs that Roy left behind. In his show Roy Orbison Remembered, Damien will perform songs from his own platinum selling album Roy- A Tribute to Roy Orbison, which was produced by Roy’s late wife Barbara Orbison.

It contains songs such as In Dreams, Crying, Running Scared, Oh Pretty Woman, I drove all Night and Blue Angel, to name a few. The show is jampacked with Roy’s songs and will be an incredible night of entertainment.

• DOORS OPEN 7:00PM | SHOW STARTS 7:30PM TICKETS: ALL $35 (NFT) DANCEFLOOR: NO

PRE SHOW DINNER SPECIAL

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DANCING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN SAT 15 DEC, 7.30PM

Dancing In The Shadows Of Motown features a 12 piece band, including some of Australia’s most respected singers and muso’s, playing classic hits from the Standing in The Shadows Of Motown movie/album, as well as many other Motown classics. Dancing in The Streets, Master Blaster, You Keep Me Hanging On, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, Get Ready, Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone, Tears of a Clown, Reach Out, I Heard It Through the Grapevine, River Deep and so many more. Bring your dancing shoes!

• DOORS OPEN 7PM | SHOW STARTS 7.30PM TICKETS: MEMBER $10 | VISITOR $12 DANCEFLOOR: YES

PRE SHOW DINNER SPECIAL

AVAILABLE

Starlight shows are for people 18 years and over.

Buy tickets online at wentyleagues.com.au, by phone on 8868 9200 or in person at Club Reception. No refunds or exchanges for purchased tickets.

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ENTERTAINMENT

er Decembe December

CRAWL FILE, THE AUSTRALIAN CRAWL SHOW SAT 22 DEC, 7.30PM

Crawl File, The Australian Crawl Show is a fun and true to the original live show, which celebrates the songs of the great Australian band, Australian Crawl. With outstanding live production, Crawl File play all of the classics like Boys Light Up, Beautiful People, Reckless, Errol, Oh No Not You Again, Downhearted, Things Don’t Seem, Indisposed & more. It’s summer, so a great time to dance along to these songs!

• DOORS OPEN 7PM | SHOW STARTS 7:30PM TICKETS: MEMBER $10 | VISITOR $12 DANCEFLOOR: YES

PRE SHOW DINNER SPECIAL

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TWO FIRES, THE CHISEL BARNES SHOW SAT 29 DEC, 7.30PM

Two Fires, Australia’s premier Cold Chisel & Jimmy Barnes show, are bringing their high energy tribute to Wenty Leagues. Boasting incredible vocals and powerful rhythms, Two Fires deliver accurate reproductions of classic Chisel & Barnes songs, from their studio and concert performances. You’ll hear Cold Chisel favourites like Khe San, Cheap Wine, Flame Trees & Bow River, along with Jimmy Barnes hits - No Second Prize, Driving Wheels, Lay Down Your Guns, Working Class Man & many more.

• DOORS OPEN 7:00PM | SHOW STARTS 7:30PM TICKETS: MEMBER $10 | VISITOR $12 DANCEFLOOR: YES

PRE SHOW DINNER SPECIAL

AVAILABLE

NEW YEARS EVE SPIRIT OF THE ISLANDS MON 31 DEC, 7.30PM

Bring in the new year with a HOT tropical party at Wenty Leagues!

Featuring the island drum beats, hula dancers and a bit of limbo dancing.

Join Wenty Leagues’ favourite entertainer, Oscar Kami as he performs with the South Pacific Show – Spirit of the Islands and then leads the 6-piece MVP band performing dancefloor hits until it’s time to watch the midnight TV fireworks and countdown. The night also includes a three-course alternate serve meal and drinks package.

• DOORS OPEN 7PM | SHOW STARTS 7.30PM TICKETS: $98 (NFT) DANCEFLOOR: YES

Starlight shows are for people 18 years and over.

Buy tickets online at wentyleagues.com.au, by phone on 8868 9200 or in person at Club Reception. No refunds or exchanges for purchased tickets.

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What’s On REGULAR PROMOTIONS AND ACTIVITIES

Mondays

REGULAR UPDATES ARE AVAILABLE VIA wentyleagues.com.au AND RECEPTION

Saturdays

9am: Tai Chi Class 10am: Tai Chi Class 11am: Cash Housie 3pm: Mahjong 7.15pm: Ceroc Dance Class 7.30pm: Mahjong

1pm: Cash Housie 8pm: Live & free entertainment in Wenty Lounge *7.30pm: Starlight show (*ticketed event, check ticket for start time)

Tuesdays

3pm: 6.30pm: Live & free entertainment in Wenty Lounge

Sundays

9am: Tai Chi Class 9.15am: Gentle Exercise Class 10am: Tai Chi Class 11.30am: Cash Housie 7pm: Bingo 7.30pm: Poker

Note: Promotions and activities subject to change.

Wednesdays

9.15am: Gentle Exercise Class 11am: Hoi 7.30pm: Cash Housie 7.30pm: Trivia

Thursdays

9am: Tai Chi Class 9.15am: Gentle Exercise Class 10am: Tai Chi Class 11.30am: Cash Housie 6.30pm: 8.30pm: Live & free entertainment in Wenty Lounge

Fridays

9am: Tai Chi Class 10am: Tai Chi Class 11am: Bingo 6pm: Live & free entertainment in Wenty Lounge 7.30pm: Cash Housie 10pm: TuCandela Latin Friday

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BLUFF YOUR WAY TO THE TOP Every Tuesday from 7.30pm Registration from 6.30pm Entry $15 Poker is a card game where the winner is determined by the ranks and combinations of their cards, some of which remain hidden until the end of the game.

Learn to play, make new friends and win cash prizes!

GET YOUR SQUAD TOGETHER AND JOIN TRIPLE M’S ANTHONY MAROON FOR OUR FREE TRIVIA AND SHOW ’EM WHATYAKNOW!

Mahjong

There are prizes up for grabs including: 1st Prize - $100 Wenty Leagues Gift Voucher 2nd Prize - $25 Wenty Leagues Gift Voucher Runner up - Wenty Leagues Drink Vouchers

PLUS THERE’S A $500 CASH JACKPOT AT THE END OF THE SEASON.

Mahjong is similar to the Western card game rummy. Mahjong is a game of skill, strategy and calculation and involves a certain degree of chance. Mahjong is played every Monday in demolish. Entry is free and there is $500 in cash up for grabs every week.

Simply show up with a team or join one on the night.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA IS FOR 18 YEARS & OVER

MONDAY AFTERNOON • 3PM | REGISTRATION • FROM 2PM MONDAY EVENING • 7.30PM | REGISTRATION • FROM 6.30PM

Played similar to Bingo but with symbols instead of numbers.

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TUESDAY NIGHTS 7PM – 11PM for an entry into the virtual barrel

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8PM | 8.30PM | 9PM 9.30PM | 10PM 10.30PM | 11PM

Authorised under NSW Permit Number: LTPS/18/25130. Terms and Conditions available from reception.

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DRAWS EVERY 5 MINUTES FROM 8.00PM WITH UP TO 10 WINNERS ON THE NIGHT. The Winning Wheel Of Cash is authorised under NSW Permit No. LTPS/17/18083.

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A new season is upon us and we’re excited to be fielding 7 senior teams and 16 junior teams. Additionally, registrations are open for the Junior Blast starting in October which offers youngsters an introduction to cricket skills (this program was formerly called Milo Cricket). If last year’s numbers are anything to go by, we should have strong attendance for this great introductory program which helps young children develop the skills of batting, bowling and fielding which are essential for a good grounding in cricket. To keep up to date with scores, results and performances, keep an eye on our website.

We are about three quarters of the way through our championships and we would like to wish the best of luck to the members still competing. Our presentation will be held towards the end of November.

Juanita Di Angelo Club Secretary

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DART CLUB This year’s Do Something Day on Wednesday 25 July saw the Dart Club coordinate a friendly exhibition match between Nathan Hindmarsh and Joel Fitzhenry against Wenty Leagues’ CEO, Glenn Kovacs and Youth Off The Streets Program Director, Josh Te Tai. The winners of this inaugural challenge were Nathan and Joel who took home a special trophy to commemorate their efforts. We look forward to this event next year and continuing to support Youth Off The Streets initiatives. A big thank you to all who assisted on the day.

Results from our recent Doubles Club Championship Day were the following: Men’s Doubles winners were Tony Warne and Steve Gumbleton. Steve hitting a 180 and runners up were Andriy Chernysh and Ian Merry who also hit a 180.

The Ladies Doubles was won by Michele Blommestein and Kim Rousell and the runners up were Andrea Hendley and Lisa Cobb.

The Mixed Doubles Club Championship went to Lenny Norris and Andrea Hendley with the runners up being Donna Carthy and Tony Warne.

No club games are being run during September, but our second Dan Cross Money Challenge will be held on Sunday 21 October.

Our Presentation night tickets will soon be available. Please see Ian or Roz and secure your place for a great night. Regular Friday Night Social Darts will continue in the darts area during the temporary construction, so we look forward to seeing all players as usual.

David Harrison President

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The winners of Thursday night Dominoes are as follows 5/7 - M. Reilly & K. Stagg 12/7 - G. Chaperon & R. Chaperon 19/7 - E. Donat & A. Galloway 26/7 - R. Galea & E. Donat 2/8 - S. Lowery & P. Zaia 9/8 - Y. Adrien & S. Keniry 23/8 - S. Keniry & A. Edouard 30/8 - R. Gorbatenko Many thanks,

a refresher session. We had a new member Kathy Horner on 8 August which we would like to welcome and wish her good euchring.

We also had a further two new members on 15 August, Paul Mailei and Melody Sasagi.

Good to see younger members joining the Club. Paul finished in the money first up (need to watch these Kiwis).

Results since the last journal are as follows (winning games in brackets); 27/6 1st Les Bowerman, John Long (12 ea) 3rd Col Levingston (11) 4/7 1st Mick Prestipino (13), 2nd Judy Byrnes, Charmaine Jones (12 ea) 11/7 1st Ron Betteridge (15), 2nd Les Bowerman (11) 3rd Brian Hoban, Betty Kay, Col Levingston, Col Manton (10 ea) 18/7 1st Les Bowerman (13), 2nd Tony Irvine (12) 3rd Danny Gaal, Cathy Hill (11 ea) 25/7 1st Les Bowerman (12), 2nd Christel Brassaud, Col Manton, Hertha Roedl (10 ea)

Patricia Jolly Vice President

1/8 1st Judy Bowerman (13), 2nd Carol Scott, Terry Scott (11 ea)

EUCHRE It is with deep sadness that I need to report the passing away of a long-term member Barry Phillips on 28 July 2018. Barry was the previous Vice President of the Euchre Club and a member of the Wentworthville Euchre Interclub Team. Barry was 75, a dear husband, father and grandfather. Barry will be missed by all who loved him. The Euchre Club received a lovely card from Barry’s family thanking those close to him for their friendship, concern and for attending the funeral service. I only knew Barry for about eighteen months but found him to be both a gentleman and a gentle person. He will be missed.

The Euchre Club plays each Wednesday at 7pm near the TAB whilst the renovations are in progress. Sixteen games are played, with a break after 8 games and cash prizes & club vouchers for first, second and third. It costs $3 dollars to play each night plus a $3 annual membership fee. There are prizes for the best aggregate each seven weeks with six aggregates per year. There is also a prize for the best annual aggregate over forty-two weeks. Any player lucky enough to win eight or more games in a row on any night also receives a prize. On the social side there are two dinners per year.

New players are always welcome. You do not need to be an expert player to participate and you will find there is a range of ability amongst the players. You start with a partner and change partner after each game.

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8/8 1st Brian Hogan (14), 2nd John Chen (12) 3rd Martin Badger (11) 15/8 1st Danny Gaal (13), Hogan, Paul Mailei (12 ea)

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22/8 1st Mick Prestipino (12), 2nd Fran Boxall, Dennis Williams (11 ea) 29/8 1st Herbert Roedl (13), 2nd Judy Byrnes (12) 3rd Judy Bowerman, Betty Kay, Norm Towells (11 ea) Congratulations to the following who managed the excellent feat of winning 8 or more games in a row: Mick Prestipino (4/7), Judy Byrnes (4/7), Ron Betteridge (11/7), Les Bowerman (25/7), Judy Bowerman (1/8).

The long-term members are doing well. The third aggregate for 16 May to 27 June was won by life member Jolly Judy Byrnes on 61 games with Lucky Les Bowerman on second with 59 games. The fourth aggregate from 4 July to 15 August was won by, guess who, Les Bowerman with Dashing Danny Gaal the runner-up. For those that don’t know Danny is 90 years young and obviously going strong.

I don’t know what Danny is, perhaps an almost centenarian. As far as I know Danny is the most senior euchre player in the various euchre clubs. Keep going Danny!

On 4 July we had the biggest turnout of the year with 36 players competing in the TAB area with all enjoying themselves.

We all thought Terry Scott was going to set a new record on 29 August when he had won only one game after fourteen games. There were cheers all round when Terry won game fifteen despite frantic efforts to stop him.

Terry also won game sixteen. His three wins also match my lowest score and that of a few others.

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Around the traps. I was playing euchre at Fairfield RSL in July and on the bye and was lucky enough to watch Domenico (aka Mick) Prestipino playing when Mick astounded all by trumping in on the last trick with the six of hearts. Great mirth all around. Mick is Vice President of the Wenty Fishing Club. Stick to fishing Mick, (however, he does keep winning.)

I was also at Club Condell Park in the same month when Jolly Judy Byrnes ordered up with five trumps and went alone and got promptly euchred. Judy thought it was a fantastic feat. Could make a good case study for training.

The result was a little better than the previous trip but with the weather hopefully to improve and with a kind sea, the fishing can only get better.

Junior orange belt (part 1): Kristy Mouawad & Nishan Seneviratne

Colin Manton Secretary

FISHING Finally, we have a few happy fisher men! Due to the poor weather and unkind seas, several scheduled fishing trips were cancelled in the interest of safety. However, we were able to get two trips in over the last couple of months.

In mid-July a full boat headed out which promised to be a good trip, but the weather once again played havoc. We were prepared with wet weather gear and determined to stay dry but the winds picked up and the seas became uncomfortable. Nevertheless, it was a reasonable catch with: •

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The biggest bag went to R. Baker and the biggest fish a Sergeant Baker to R. Jodko at 1.545kgs. Not a bad effort as we had keen and enthusiastic fishermen just glad to be on the water and drop their lines.

Our second trip was in August, again due to postponed and cancelled trips, finally got away and again there were keen and enthusiastic fishermen anxious to make a day of it and come home with a good catch.

The morning at this time of the year, as it does, started quite chilly but progressively improved. By mid-morning the weather was fantastic, and a big catch was anticipated.

There was little swell making drifting possible and few tangles leading to a reasonable catch with a good variety of fish caught. The biggest fish, a flathead 1.230kg was caught by Frank Rapa and the biggest bag went to Andrew Harvey weighing in at 4.195kg.

Andrew Harvey Publicity Officer

GOLF Golf is played in all kinds of weather and because it hasn’t rained during winter, golf courses have suffered with most fairways having no grass. With fairways just dirt, it was a great shock when the doubles match/ play final was played at Wentworth Falls on the 12 August. The temperature was minus 4 degrees with no rain, but we had to contend with snow making this day extremely difficult.

The winners in the final saw Lisa Jade and Troy (Parra) Tyson defeat Frank Martin and Alan Thompson 3/1. Congratulations to Troy and Lisa who teamed up and played great golf in this event. Congratulations to Lisa as this was her first championship win. Moving forward, we’d love to encourage more female golfers to be part of the Golf Club. For more information please visit the Wenty Leagues website.

The Leagues Club Cup has been played with the results as follows: A Grade winner Ryan Payne from Mark O’Brien B Grade winner Kel Fangupo from Rei Reihana C Grade winner Alan Beckart from Tosca Lipovic.

Our American Foursomes was won by Frank Martin and Glen (General) Grant from Alan Beckart and Dominic Scali. The Clubman of the Year after 33 weeks sees Kel Fangupo leading on 133pts from Alan Thompson 120pts then Jim Clarke on 114pts with Dennis Ainsworth and Glen (general) Grant on 112pts.

This being our top 5 players.

Guzzler Cups winners lately have included Kel Fangupo, Nathan Cook, Rob Trent, Alan Thompson, Norm Hindy, Ryan Payne and Rob Willis. Our Jackpot holes currently stand at $750 and $200 well-worth winning. Our Cock of the Walk competition has reached the semi-finals with the 4 players left to fight in this event being Mark O’Brien, Rob Trent, Danny Chaiban and Glen (general) Grant.

No new members for the Airswing Club but Tosca Lipovic obliged again.

Alan Thompson President

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Our end of year is fast approaching, so our annual Presentation Luncheon plans are underway and will be held on Sunday 25 November in the Wenty Leagues Starlight Room. Family night is on Wednesday 5 December and is an excellent opportunity for families to see what our students have learned throughout the year and marks the end of our training year.

Training is held every Wednesday night during the school term in the Wally Webster Hall from 6.30pm. Visitors are more than welcome to come down and watch.

Our training times are: Junior white belt & junior yellow belt (part 1) 6.30pm to 7.25pm Junior yellow belt (part 2) to junior blue belt 7.30pm to 8.30pm Senior belts 8.35pm to 9.45pm For all enquiries please email wlcgoshinjujitsu@gmail.com Amanda Seck Secretary

INDOOR BOWLS Our Ladies Singles were played on 1 August and the winner was Monika Korn and the runner-up was Barbara Hill. Men’s Singles are to be played in October with the results published in the next Journal.

STATE SELECTIONS Barbara Hill and Monika Korn will defend their Ladies Pairs. John Chen will play Skip in the Mixed Pairs. Geoff Owen will play lead in the Men’s Fours. Clare Woodley was selected to play in the Ladies Pairs but had to pull out because of ill health.

We are very proud of our State and Metropolitan players. For a very small indoor bowls club this is a great effort.

Happy Bowling!

Fay Peter Publicity officer

MENS BOWLS 2018 NSW STATE PENNANTS This year was a highly successful pennant season for Wenty Leagues, with half of our pennant grades (Grade 4, 6 & 7), winning a Zone 10 flag and qualifying for the State Play-offs. The 4s travelled to Ocean Shores on the far north coast for the State playoffs; 6s to Nelson Bay and the 7s to the Central Coast. Whilst none of the sides made the FOLLOW US

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Winning three Zone flags in one year is a tremendous achievement for the club and sets us up for another top year in 2019.

Wenty Leagues also played host for the Zone 10 pennant finals for grades 4 and 5 on the weekend of the 28 & 29 July. It was a highly successful weekend for the club with good spectator turnout over the weekend.

SOCIAL BOWLS AND UPCOMING EVENTS Our club’s two major tournaments for the year – the Blue Gum Major/Minor Pairs will be held the weekend of 22-23 of September and the Magpie Triples will be held mid-week 22-23 and 29-30 October 2018. Both events are filling quickly and should be totally full.

Our Clubs Members Appreciation Day (MAD Day) was held on Sunday 5 August which as in previous years was extremely well attended by all members, pennant players, sponsors and Wenty Leagues Board member to celebrate not only our Bowling Club President, John Sunderland, but also another successful year on the greens.

Social Bowls is played on the following days: Tuesdays -10am to 1pm Wednesdays – 5.30pm to 8pm Fridays – 10am to 1pm (men & women welcome) Saturdays – 10am to 1pm (men & women welcome) Sundays – Club Championships New members always welcome. Wednesday evenings is good for new players or contact our Bowls Coordinator, Cameron Curtis, 8868 9292 to organise lessons or for you to try your hand at Bowls.

ZONE 10 REPRESENTATIVE BOWLS Over the last couple of months, the following players were selected to represent Zone 10.

Steve Harry, Anthony Breese and Cameron Curtis, with Franklin Fong being selected in the Zone 10 Emerging Side. From these initial Inter-Zone matches, Zone 10 selected their 12-man side to compete in the Bowls NSW State Inter-Zone Championships at Wagga Wagga in mid-September. Steve Harry, Anthony Breese and Cameron Curtis were successful in making that side.

ZONE 10 STATE TRIPLES CHAMPIONSHIP The above three bowlers (Harry, Curtis and Breese) were successful in winning the State Triples title for Zone 10 and now venture to Ettalong on the Central Coast for the State Finals in mid-September. In the Zone 10 Reserve Triples (for players graded 5-7), it was an all Wenty Leagues affair. The winners were Michael Brown, Steve Baldwin and Graham Richards defeating Ken Ashton, Fred Nagle and Richard Hickey in a closely contested affair.

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All in all, a terrific season so far on the greens for Wenty Leagues, with the highlight coming from one of the lady bowlers, Lee Benson.

Lee won the NSW Champion of Champion Singles Title having to win five matches to win her club singles and another seven rounds to win the State Title. Lee now travels to Hobart in October for a tilt at the Australian Title.

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS The Clubs Triples and the Major/Minor Pairs Championship will commence during October, along with the Mixed Pairs and Mixed Triples Championships.

Cameron Curtis Bowls Coordinator

Both Barbara and Monika have been selected into the squad of 20 players to trial in January for the test team against New Zealand which will be held in New Zealand in May 2019.

Once again, congratulations on the efforts of our 4 players.

Qualifying events for the NSW State Team for the Australian Championships in South Australia will commence in October.

Doreen Anderson Secretary

SNOOKER & BILLIARDS CLUB

NETBALL CLUB We had a very successful 2018 with 19 out of 22 Teams making the Semi Finals - 6 went through to the finals and 5 going straight through to the grand final from their semi-final. Good Luck to all our teams, coaches, managers and committee over the final series.

Thank you to all the girl’s families and friends who come out to support the players. Congratulations also to our umpires representing our club through the final series. We are privileged to have such highly valued umpires in our club.

The committee will continue to finalise preparations for our presentation and we look forward to seeing everyone at the events: Junior Presentation: Sunday 21st October – 11:00am till 2:00pm Senior Presentation: Sunday 21st October – 6:00pm till 9:00pm Thank you to all parents and players for being part of such a great club and we look forward to seeing you all again in 2019.

Please keep checking the website http:// wentyleaguesnc.nsw.netball.com.au/home. aspx and our Facebook page for updates in regard to registration for 2019.

Sue Smith Publicity Officer

QUINLAN SHIELD REPORT Australian Indoor Bias Bowls Championships were held from the 20-25 August inclusive at Caloundra Queensland. Wenty players and results are as follows: Geoff Owen played lead in a Men’s Fours team and the team won 3 games out of the 9 contested. This was Geoff’s first time representing NSW. John Chen skipped one of the mixed pairs teams and went well by winning 4 games and 1 drawn match.

Barbara Hill and Monika Korn lost 2 games in the defence of their 2017 Australian Ladies Pairs Title. Congratulations to both of these ladies on a tremendous effort.

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The Snooker & Billiards Club holds many competitions throughout the year and participates in various competitions with other clubs. A social snooker competition is held every Tuesday Night with a handicap knockout format. Entry is $3 to put your name in to play from 7:00pm and starting at 7:30pm. CASH Vouchers are awarded to the winner, runner up and semi-finalists.

NOTE: Prize value doubles for Billiards & Snooker Club Members - $5 per year entitles you to play in ALL our other Club Competitions. We encourage all Wenty Leagues members who enjoy snooker to play in our social competition. Play your best with a plus or minus handicap and have FUN, if you can’t pot then Snooker!

Players are not required to join the Snooker & Billiards Club to play in this competition.

NEW COMPETITIONS & RESULTS Wenty Leagues had three teams playing in the Western Districts Billiards & Snooker Association’s Inter-Club competition that finished recently, one in B Grade and two in C Grade. One of the C Grade teams finished third with a bit of team work from the second winning the last game of the competition stopping Rooty Hill from stealing third place from us. The B Grade team won their finals competition.

A run away win 7 v 1 out of a possible 12.

Congratulations to these teams & great team work.

We also have three teams playing Snooker, two in B Grade and one in C Grade in the upcoming remodelled Summer Inter-Club competition (was Only Billiards for A & B grade now have B & C grade Snooker), now run by the Western Districts Billiards & Snooker Association. Wenty Leagues Snooker & Billiards Club usually holds internal club competitions on the last Sunday of each month. We also participate in club challenges on the second Sunday of each Month.

On Sunday 8 July we played a club challenge against Mingara Club at Mingara (Central Coast). Unfortunately, Mingara beat us 20-24. Overall, we had a very enjoyable day of snooker which concluded in a OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 18

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Winner - Val Thomas

The Snooker Singles Club Championship was held on Sunday 22 July and attracted 26 players. The championship was won by Yahya Hakimi (his second year in a row) and the runner-up was Rohit Moopnor (a great result for his first competition with WBSC).

A big congratulations to these players.

On Sunday 8th July, a team of our members attended the annual Walla Ross Carnival at Blacktown Pools.

Runner up - Victoria Ghanbari

On Sunday 12 August we played another club challenge against Seven Hills RSL at Seven Hills. Unfortunately, they were too good for us on the day and we lost 13-25, we are looking forward to our home game where we’ll have a few pizzas for lunch as well.

Coming up are the Over 50s Snooker Singles Handicap competition on 9 September and the Billiards Singles Handicap competition on 28 October.

Our only win on the day was attained by Sean Henly and Karen Hardy who combined to win the Brace Relay.

The swimming club arranged a social outing for Sunday 29th July.

We went on a harbour cruise featuring the Elvis Meets The Beatles Show.

This excursion was very well attended by swimmers, family and friends, along with representatives from the Ladies Bowls & Tai Chi class plus a group from Smithfield RSL exercise class who often attend our excursions.

Henry Larrea Secretary

A good day was had by all present.

SQUASH CLUB

We are now looking forward to the start of our season in October and remind all readers that we welcome new members of any swimming ability to come along on each Sunday morning.

The Annual 2018 Club Championship was completed in July/August. The winners are as follows: Division 1 – Peter Bastow Division 2 – Wally Elazzi Division 3 – Brett Howe Division 4 – Manfred Mayr Division 5 – Tabitha Bratton Division 6 – Chris Olsen U35 – Brendan King 35-44 – Brett Hartwig 45-54 – Peter Bastow 55-64 – Wally Elazzi 65+ - Greg Woodward The 2018 Spring Pennant is under way.

We have 15 registered teams across 8 Divisions with finals to be held in late November. Plans are under way to develop a Junior Squash Development Program over 10 weeks to begin term 4. For more information please contact the Squash Club Secretary.

Our half yearly General Meeting will be held on Monday 3rd December at 7.30pm at the Leagues Club.

Any Wenty Leagues members interested in playing competitive squash, simply visit the Northmead Squash & Fitness Centre on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday Evening between 8pm – 10pm, or contact the club captain Chris Mitrovich on 0407 913 989.

Keep Fit & Play Squash.

Paul Galea President

Our thanks to Ted & Pat Jolly for arranging the day.

Sadly we advise of the recent passing of popular former member Kathy Gordon.

She will be sorely missed by all who knew her.

John McCann Publicity Officer

WOMENS BOWLS The year is coming to an end so fast. We have had some great championships held this year and our greatest achievement to date was to see Lee Benson winning the NSW Champion of Champions at Ettalong on the 29 May. It has been 25 years since the trophy was won by a member of Wenty Leagues Ladies Bowling Club. Lee now goes on to play in the Australian Champion of Champions in Tasmania in August. Good luck Lee, we are proud of you.

I would like to congratulate all our new and returning committee members who have been elected for the 2018/2019 Wenty Leagues Ladies Bowling Committee. I hope you enjoy your positions over the coming year. Our Secretary, Joyce Rochford has been made a Life Member of WLLBC. Joyce has now been a member for 25 years and a long-time committee member. Thank you for your service to our club.

COMPETITION WINNERS & RUNNERS UP Triples Winners - Jan Cunningham, Val Thomas & Sharon Walpole Runners up - Sonia Baitieri, Marie Obrien & Maria Kang.

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Good luck to all our ladies who have entered Consistency to be played in September.

Ladies Bowls is played every Thursday at 9.30am. If you would like to have a great game of bowls and meet new people come along to Wenty Leagues. New players are welcome to turn up on the day. You need to arrive before 9am or ring our Secretary, Joyce Rochford on 9863 5420.

Alternatively, call our Bowls Office on 9896 3581 before Thursday morning.

Diane Martin Publicity Officer

WDRLFC (NSW & RON MASSEY CUPS) INTRUST SUPER PREMIERSHIP At last report after 16 Rounds Nathan Cayless’ team had slipped out of contention and were struggling to regain momentum.

Further losses to Warriors (30-22) in Round 17, Dragons in Round 18 (40-22) and although losing to Newtown (22-18) it was an encouraging return to form. Round 20 saw the momentum continue and finally got a well-deserved win (18-16) over the Newcastle Knights. The good form continued with a strong win over the well credentialed North Sydney Bears (36-30) with the score only close due to some late tries to the Bears.

The next opponents were the highly fancied Mounties at Ringrose on a cold windy day but the good form continued and Wenty had a resounding win (22-16). With teams ahead losing and with 3 straight wins Wenty had moved from near the bottom of the ladder to be equal 8.

The final game against a top 4 placed Canterbury Bulldogs resulted in a disappointing loss (22-14) which ended the season out of the top 8.

It was a season that showed the team was capable of beating the best but inconsistency and losing games that were there to be won ultimately cost us higher honours.

RON MASSEY CUP After 12 Rounds Brett Cook’s team was sitting on top of the ladder 3 points clear of the 2nd placed team. The good run of form continued in Round 13 with a (40-6) win over Cabramatta, (26-6) win over Guildford and a (64-10) demolition of Penrith Brothers taking the winning streak to 11 on the trot.

The winning run faltered slightly with a 12 all draw against a strong Mounties side and Round 18 saw a return to the winner’s circle with a (28-10) win against Asquith. A slight hiccup in Round 19 when the team suffered a loss to Blacktown (30-28) in a high-class FOLLOW US

SUB CLUBS

Sub Clubs game. In a tight contest a (25-10) win against Burwood-Glebe closed off the Competition rounds with a Minor Premiership 3 points clear of the nearest rival.

The weekend of 1 September saw the commencement of the Semi Finals Series.

Wenty are drawn to play a very good St Marys team in what should be a quality game of Rugby League. Brett Cook will be driving his team to continue the recent form and continuing the momentum for the remainder of the season. Results of Final Series next issue.

HARVEY NORMAN WOMEN’S LEAGUE

year and with lessons gained from this season is expecting big improvements.

All information regarding WDRLFC can be found on our website www.wentymagpies. com.au.

You can become a WDRLFC member by joining online or at the canteen bar on game days.

Joining fee is $20 which includes entry to all Wenty home games and a Wenty cap which in itself is great value.

Ron Bottle Secretary

MONDAY Table Tennis H’cap C’ships 7.30pm Wally Webster Hall

The venture into the Women’s League was always going to be a learning curve and a tough season was expected with most of the girls lacking the experience of the more established Clubs.

TUESDAY Mens Social Bowls 10am Wenty Leagues Snooker & Billiards 7pm Magpie Sports Squash Club Pennant Comp 8pm Northmead Squash Centre

Although failing to win a game, the girls never gave up and have enjoyed the involvement and have played the game with great spirit.

They would have learnt valuable lessons as they came up against players that were Jillaroos and NSW Representative players which has been a valuable experience. Coach, Mark Wildman is looking forward to the challenge of the second

WEDNESDAY

Sub Club Contacts MENS BOWLS President

INDOOR BOWLS John Sunderland

Bowls Coordinator Cameron Curtis 0412 089 833

LADIES BOWLS President Secretary

Jan Cunningham Joyce Rochford 9863 5420

CRICKET CLUB President Secretary Juniors Seniors

Justin Isaacs Louise Frendo 0414 347 277 Louise Frendo 0414 347 277 Juanita Di Angelo 0414 408 901

DARTS CLUB President Secretary

David Harrison Ian Merry 0410 507 165

DOMINO CLUB President Secretary

Ibrahim Kazangi Shirley Keniry 0405 414 944

EUCHRE CLUB President Secretary

Caroline Arona Colin Manton 0405 012 856

FISHING CLUB President William (Bill) Van De Mortel

0409 826 738 Secretary Michael Nash 0409 030 460

GOLF CLUB President Secretary

Alan Thompson Leon Plotkans 0412 404 660

GOSHIN JU-JITSU President

President Secretary

Barrie Craig Patricia Gargan 0451 102 931

NETBALL CLUB President Secretary

Jody Manson Kellie Denning 0410 533 841

QUINLAN SHIELD Secretary

Doreen Anderson 0409 391 726

SNOOKER & BILLIARDS CLUB President Secretary

Alan Couttie 0433 553 899 Henry Larrea 0411 258 806

SQUASH CLUB President Secretary

Paul Galea Graeme Mitchell 0435 837 675

SWIMMING CLUB President

TABLE TENNIS CLUB President Secretary

Gavin Bland Peter Higgs 0418 472 508

WDRLFC (NSW & RON MASSEY CUPS) President Secretary

Rod Pritchard 0401 771 826 Ron Bottle 0410 766 030

WUJRLFC (JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE) President Secretary

Indoor Bowls Mixed Social 10.30am Magpie Sports Mens Social Bowls (Triples) 5.30pm Wenty Leagues Goshin Ju-Jitsu Training 6.30pm, 7.30pm & 8.30pm Wally Webster Hall Social Euchre 7.30pm Meeting Room Squash Club Pennant Comp 8pm Northmead Squash Centre

THURSDAY Ladies Social Bowls 9am Wenty Leagues Indoor Bowls Mixed Social 7.30pm Magpie Sports Dominoes 7.15pm Magpie Sports Squash Club Pennant Comp 8pm Northmead Squash Centre

FRIDAY Mens Social Bowls 10am Wenty Leagues Mixed Social Darts 8pm Magpie Sports

Tom Lamont 0408 970 316

Elias Kassab Allan McGowan 0419 266 591

Ray Bligh 0408 404 356

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SATURDAY Junior Cricket (Summer) 8.30am Various Venues Junior Bowls Academy 10am - Noon Wenty Leagues Mens Social Bowls 1pm Wenty Leagues Senior Cricket (Summer) 1.15pm Various Venues

SUNDAY Golf Club Weekly Fixture 6am - 7.30am Various Venues Swimming (Summer) 7.45am Wentworthville Swimming Centre Follow Us OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 18

CLUB OPENING HOURS Sun Mon - Thur Fri Sat

WENTY LEAGUES INFORMATION

8am - 4am 6am - 4am 6am - 6am 8am - 6am

ADDRESS: 50 SMITH ST. WENTWORTHVILLE 2145 PHONE: 8868 9200 EMAIL: INFO@WENTYLEAGUES.COM.AU Gaming Floor opens 10am Mon-Fri and 9am Sat, Sun & Public Holidays.

WEBSITE: WENTYLEAGUES.COM.AU CHILDREN AT WENTY LEAGUES

DEMOLISH Lunch Sun Mon - Thur Sat Dinner Mon - Thur Fri EASY EATS 2145 Lunch Sun Dinner Thur Fri - Sat Sun WENTY CAFÉ & BAR Sun Mon - Thur Fri Sat

11.30am - 9pm 12pm - 2.30pm 11.30am - 10pm 5pm - 9pm 5pm - 10pm

5pm – 9pm 5pm – 9.30pm 5pm – 9pm

8am – 3.30am 6am – 3.30am 6am – 5.30am 8am – 5.30am

11.30am - 3pm 11am - 2pm

DRAGON NOODLE BAR Lunch Everyday Dinner Sun - Thur Fri & Sat

11.30am - 2.30pm

MAGPIE SPORTS BAR Sun - Thur Fri Sat

SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE

12pm - 2.30pm

LAWSONS BISTRO Lunch Sat & Sun Mon - Fri Dinner Sun - Thur Fri & Sat

BAR Sun Mon - Thur Fri Sat

Minors will not be admitted onto Club premises after 9pm.

Minors are not permitted to remain on Club premises after 10pm.

Minors may only be permitted to remain on Club premises after 10pm in the following circumstances: • They are attending a private function.

• They are dining in the Demolish, Dragon Noodle Bar or Easy Eats 2145 in which case they must leave the Club as soon as they have finished dining.

• Permission has been granted by the Duty Manager or Club Supervisor.

DAY

SOUTH RUN

NORTH RUN

WED

5.15pm 7.15pm 9.45pm

6.15pm 8.45pm 10.45pm

THUR

5.15pm 7.15pm 9.45pm

6.15pm 8.45pm 10.45pm

FRI

5.15pm 7.15pm 9.45pm 11.45pm

6.15pm 8.45pm 10.45pm 12.45am

SAT

12pm 2pm 5.30pm 7.30pm 9.45pm 11.45pm

10.45am 1pm 2.45pm 4pm 6.30pm 8.30pm 10.45pm 12.45am

SUN

4.45pm 6.15pm 8.30pm 10.30pm

3.45pm 5.30pm 7.30pm 9.30pm

5pm – 8.30pm 5pm – 9pm

5pm - 9pm 5pm - 10pm

Next time you’re heading to Wenty Leagues, leave the keys at home and let one of our friendly drivers get you to the club and back safely. Pick up is free and the ride home is only $2 per person.

8am - 9.30pm 10am - 9.30pm 10am - 12am 8am - 12.30am

AVAILABLE WED - SUN see website for further details

11.30am - 10pm 11am - 12am 10.30am - 12am

DRESS REQUIREMENTS To maintain the high standard you enjoy at Wenty Leagues we require all members and visitors to adhere to the following standards. The following outlines acceptable and unacceptable items of footwear and clothing.

Acceptable (some examples, not limited to): • Neat and tidy sports apparel • Camouflage clothing • Slides, sandals, scuffs or ugg boots Unacceptable (some examples, not limited to): • Football shorts, stubbies, board shorts or brief shorts • Sleeveless shirts • Swim wear or undergarments as clothing • Torn clothing • Bike shorts • Rubber Thongs after 7pm • Bare feet • Sports caps and bandanna headwear

FOR PICK UP BOOKINGS OR ENQUIRIES CALL 8868 9200

The Wentworthville Leagues Club supports the Responsible Service of Alcohol and the Responsible Conduct of Gaming.

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All information correct at time of printing.

We apologise for any changes after this time.

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