ISSUE 527 • 12TH NOVEMBER 2015 CLUB COMMENt

From the general manager’s desk

Dear Members,Brand New Promotions at Club Burwood RSL - Gold & Silver Star Draw PLUS Lucky Red Envelope DrawWe have introduced two new Thursday night promotions. The first draw is for Gold & Silver Star Members, draw times are 8pm, 8:30pm, 9pm, 9:30pm and 10pm. A maximum of $1,000 in vouchers can be won for Gold members and a maximum of $500 cash for SIlver star.

The Lucky Red Envelope Draw is drawn from 8pm. To enter simply insert your membership card whilst playing the machines from 5pm every Thursday. There’s 20 draws with $1,500 in prize value to be won! Good luck members and we trust you will enjoy the new promotions!

NEW menus - RSL & CBThe Brasserie now has a new menu! All your favourites are still available with a new addition of roasted five spice pork belly, chicken chow mein, teriyaki chicken burger and more. Visit the Brasserie or visit our website to see what else is new!

Club Burwood has a new Summer inspired menu. Delicious new additions include a Grilled Harissa Lamb Salad and Sweet & Sour Prawns. To view the menu visit our website or alternatively, wander down to Club Burwood and try it out.

Christmas Day in the DomeOur Christmas Day buffet lunch is back for 2015 and tickets are now on sale, hurry so you don’t miss out! Adults $90; 9-14 yrs $45; 2-8 yrs $20.

Boxing - Cotto vs Canelo: WBC Middleweight Fight Two of the biggest stars in boxing will go head to head for the prestigious WBS and Ring magazine World Middleweight Title live from Las Vegas. Both fighters are known for their exciting, powerful style and both are coming off big KO wins. This is one fight not to be missed!

Aussie BingoWill be cancelled on Thursday 10/12 only.

Croydon Park Club PromotionsBingo – Saturday’s Charity Bingo from 12.30pm, standard bingo is now held on Thursdays from 7pm - 9pm and Wednesday’s 10:30am - 12:30pm. Prizes are gift vouchers and a Bingo raffle is also held. Super Sunday Raffle - 45 prizes valued at $1,500 is up for grabs and includes meat trays, alcohol and shopping vouchers. Tickets on sale from 4pm, raffle starts at 5pm.Karaoke - The next session will be held on Saturday 21st November from 8pm.

Andrew Anderson, General Manager

Friday 6th Nov 8:30pm - Celebration Mix Friday 13th Nov 8:30pm - Peppermint JamFriday 20th Nov 8:30pm - Hogans HeroesFriday 27th Nov 8:30pm - The Frocks

free entertainment in the dome

FREE - Peppermint Jam Friday 13th November Dancing welcome Peppermint Jam has cemented themselves as one of Sydney’s favourite party bands. You’ll hear non-stop medleys and hits from current party tunes and retro favourites, guaranteeing you a night of sensational entertainment.

Vegas Fever Saturday 28th Nov 8:30pm $9 Sensational tribute to iconic Vegas artists, past and present, including Sinatra, Dean Martin, Elvis, Cher, The Bee Gees and many more. This fabulous show also features stunning show girls, magicians, hilarious comedy and dance!

Great Rock n’ Roll Songbook Saturday 12th Dec 8:30pm $14 Starring FALLON This rock n’ roll spectacular pays homage to the stars of the 50’s and 60’s including Elvis, Dion, Tom Jones, Roy Orbison, Gerry & The Pacemakers, Bobby Darin, Crash Craddock and more!

Heroes from Heaven Tuesday 15th Dec 11:30am Tickets $15 & includes lunch December Showtime Heroes From Heaven present you a tribute show starring Buddy Holly, Dusty Springfield, The Big O, Elvis, Patsy, Lennon, Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond, ABBA, Dolly Parton, Rod Stewart and more!

billiards & snooker

croydon park CLUB darts

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Winners – Lee and Eric with 17 points2nd Prize – Michele and Jim with 16 points 3rd Prize – Maria and Bill with 16 points Ladies’ High Score – 134 LeeMen’s High Score – 120 Terry

Last week eight teams played six rounds. We had a play off for second and third places with some of us a long way behind in the final point scores. We squeezed in our Annual General Meeting at the beginning of the session. We voted in Eric Haines as President, John Parsell as Vice President, G J Lee as Treasurer, Dave Randall as Secretary and Michele Blommestein as a committee member. Thanks to all of them for offering their services and thank you to Burwood RSL Club Directors Graham Glover and Kevin Brady for participating as returning officers.

We have room for more players of all skill levels. If you like to play darts come and meet us at one of our relaxed and friendly sessions in the Sports Lounge from 7:45 on Friday evenings.

Cheers, Dave.

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Winners –Marilyn & jim G2nd Prize – Margaret M & Terry G3rd Prize – Fred & Steve RLadies’ High Score – Margaret 122Men’s High Score – Jeremy 140 Mystery team prize - Michele & Peter Mystery Peg No - 48 - $5 - won by Michele Highest Peg free game - Peter F 104 Lollypops - Steve W, Charlie, Rodney & Les R

A good number of players today - 14 teams in all for a morning /early afternoon of fun. We had a 3 way play off for first, second & third. As well as a three way play off for Men’s high score.

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The grand final of the N.S.W R.S.L single teams handicap Billiards competition is to be played at North Ryde R.S.L on Wednesday 11/11/2015 where the Burwood boyz will take on the well handicapped Smithfield 2 team. We wish the team all the best of luck. May have the result of the match in late breaking news.

The Col Sheehan / John Freeman Burwood / Petersham friendship trophy snooker match was held at Burwood R.S.L on Sunday 8th November. A tad disappointing that more Burwood R.S.L snooker club members did not show up to play. Those who did show enjoyed the friendly competition where Petersham R.S.L were a little to good on the day .Led by their captain Frazer Palmer Petersham won 7 frames to 3. Frazer went onto thank Burwood R.S.L for putting on the light refreshments & the snooker club for the drinks that were provided during & after the matches.

Last Thursday 05/11/2015 social handicap snooker semi finals were made up of the usual suspects with the exception being Azhait. Unfortunately for Azhait he was up against Adwin who has been one the snooker club’s most consistent players this year. Adwin went on to defeat Azhait. Col Sheehan fresh from the trip to Melbourne where he played for the N.S.W side which lost to the Victorians in the snooker portion of the contest. Vincent who has been playing good snooker was able to beat a gallant Col. Vincent continued his good form in to the final against Adwin & went on to win in a good match. Members wishing to play in our friendly Thursday night social handicap snooker competition all you have to do is go down to the Burwood R.S.L sport’s bar prior to 7.15 as the competition starts at 7.30 pm & have your name placed on the list & for only $ 2 you can vie for the wish cards. Late comers may miss out on playing once the draw is done. Members please make an effort to be on time as it makes it easier on who ever is running the comp.

BREAKING NEWS! Burwood RSL defeated Smithfield 2 in the final of the NSW RSL Billiards competition. 3 matches to 2.Hope to see you round the tables,SNOOKERED 1

Monthly meetings are held on the third (3) Wednesday of each month in the Ambassador Room (Level 1) at 7.00pm with judging commencing at 7.30pm. If you have an interest in photography, at any level, you are most welcome to join us. You are under no obligation, simply enjoy the meeting, have a coffee and a chat with likeminded people and you just never know - you may have found a new interest.

We look forward to meeting you!

indoor bowls

golf

Bowlers and Members,

On Sunday 6th December the Indoor Bowls Christmas Dinner will be held at 6:30pm. Cost for Members is $10 and Guests $45. Please add your name on the sheet provided on the notice board by the Friday 27th November at 7pm and enjoy the rest of the evening with a good meal and drinks. Also, the Joan Pearson Memorial and Jack Prosser Competition will be given this night.

Last Thursday 5th the usual friendly night of bowls was played. We all heard everyone enjoy themselves and be entertained. The winners were Mena, Frank, Maria Cat and Dominic, well done team.

Last Monday we continued the Jack Prosser Competition with 2 more weeks remaining to complete and to achieve the winning glory. All teams playing were impressive and enjoyed themselves. May the best deserving team win the trophy.Got to be Up

The annual weekend away which looked dangerously like being a total washout early in the week began under clear skies at The Springs Golf Club on Friday morning - a select band of diehards assembling at this Peats Ridge layout hoping the golfing gods would be kind to them. Well the golfing gods ended up being the least of their troubles as by the 8th hole everyone (except Chris Hurley - damn that imminent hip operation!!) were running for the club house as the mother of all storms blew in bringing with it thunder and lightning, hail and just ‘big ole fat’ ugly rain. Bruce Macleay, having made the, one can only imagine, diabolical car trip up with his son Alan, huddled in the corner out of the rain - this would be the only respite he would get from Alan all weekend. Saturday and once again the sun was out at Shelly Beach as the full compliment of players arrived for a 1pm tee-off.Several players rose to the occasion on this beautiful course - Paul Linnane winning the day with 38 points, Tony Estevez found some form with 37 and Hugo Penz also good with 36. But once again the rain came - this time much later in the afternoon. Luckily Alan Macleay was on hand to provide much needed drainage around the 18th green otherwise someone may have been washed away. Thanks Alan. The evening’s festivities were soured a little when it was discovered persons unknown had broken into one of the rooms during the afternoon and stolen Harold Roberts Ipad and his favourite shirt. Tony Estevez’s ‘Armani’ pyjama set was thankfully left untouched. Unlike the previous evening, with the club footing the food bill Alan Macleay ate like a horse. Sunday and this water logged group travelled out to Toukley Golf Club under threatening skies which never really delivered in the end. The Spierewka-Hurley juggernaut which had been denied carts the first 2 days because of the soft conditions were a different proposition on wheels. Tony Spiewewka came good with 49 points (hmmm...) to win the day while faithful side-kick Chris Hurley played well scoring 40. Harold Roberts had a good day also with 37. Paul Linnane was the overall winner on the weekend with a combined score of 69. Thanks to Miro Cooper who largely organised this shindig and everyone else who chipped in - somehow we got 2 rounds in on a pretty dreary weekend of weather. Our next game is on Nov 22 at Dunheved - 6.35am tee-off and everyone is welcome to come along.Further info can be found by calling Paul Linnane 0432 367596 or Harold Roberts 0410 411425. Chopper

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OPENING SPECIAL - Treat yourself to our ‘Coffee & Cake of the Day’ for only $5 from 9am - 10am Monday - Friday.

Two Ladies Talking in Heaven1st Woman: Hi! My name is Wanda. 2nd Woman: Hi! I’m Sylvia. How’d you die?1st Woman: I froze to death2nd Woman: How horrible!1st Woman: It wasn’t so bad. After I quit shaking from the cold, I began to get warm and sleepy and finally died a peaceful death. What about you?2nd Woman: i died of a massive heart attach. I suspected that my husband was cheating, so I cam home early to catch him in the act but instead, I found him all by himself in the den watching TV.1st Woman: So, what happened? 2nd Woman: I was so sure there was another woman there somewhere that I started running all over the house looking. I ran up into the attic and searched and down in the basement. Then I went through every closet and checked under all the beds. I kept this up until I had looked everywhere and finally, I became so exhausted that I just kneeled over with a heart attack and died. 1st Woman: Too bad you didn’t look in the freezer - we’d both still be alive!

joke of the week

member promotions

Jackpotting Members Draw - 5pm 6th November $2,200 was the amount on offer and was NOT won by: 13391 M Francis

3600 C Wong

23319 S Anwar

Jackpotting Members Draw - 7pm 6th November $2,400 was the amount on offer and was NOT won by: 2673 S Woodland

2667 Q Jia

19028 P Lintl

Jackpotting Members Draw - 6pm 6th November $2,300 was the amount on offer and was NOT won by: 33259 G Lowe

6680 J Hanna

24409 S Da Silva

Grand Members Draw - 6pm 11th November $6,000 was the amount on offer and was NOT won by: 17969 U Tutunoa

28372 K Khakurel

17567 N Hanna

10766 G Tarakjian

12799 T Mok

Grand Members Draw - 9pm 11th November $6,000 was the amount on offer and was NOT won by: 23888 K Zamboni

29948 J Williams

20323 C George

16072 E Cap

1996 N Cooper

Grand Members Draw - 8pm 11th November, $6,000 was the amount on offer and was NOT won by: 24361 E Pacey

30146 A Loyola

437 B Macree

17595 P Mitchell

12600 P Simon