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October 2018
The Tattler
Newsletter of the Papanui Returned And Services Association
Incorporated
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Club Hours
Monday 1.00 pm - 8.00 pm
Tuesday 11.00 am - 9.00 pm
Wednesday 11.00 am - 9.00 pm
Thursday 11.00 am - 10.00 pm
Friday 11.00 am - 10.00 pm
Saturday 11.00 am - 10.00 pm
Sunday 2.00 pm - 8.30 pm
1st & 2nd Sunday of Month 12 pm - 8.30 pm
Office Phone 352 1185
The office hours are 9.00 am to 3.00 week days
Office Fax 352 6734
Email papanui.rsa@xtra.co.nz
P O Box 5444 Christchurch 8542
55 Bellvue Ave. or No 1 Harewood Rd, Papanui, Christchurch
( behind the shops ) next to St Paul’s Church
Please visit our Web Site: www.papanuirsa.co.nz
Bar & Restaurant Phone 352 9770
Restaurant - The Canteen
For the menu pages 16, 17, 18
Page 19 Hours and Function Facilities
Disclaimer ——The Tattler is the PRSA newsletter that is intended
for members and friends to be informed of the club activities and to
be entertained with articles that may, or may not, be relevant to the
Clubs activities. The material is contributed from far and wide and
therefore may not necessarily be the views of the PRSA.
The PRSA can take no responsibility, under any circumstances, for
any material contained, in any part, of this publication
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Club Weekly Events
All Members and visitors are
always very welcome
Ode to the Fallen
Thursdays 6.00 pm — Ode to the Fallen
followed by messages from the President
Cards - Crib
Wednesday afternoon 2.00 to 4.00 pm
Cards - 500
Every Monday afternoon 1.15 to 4.00 pm
$2.00 per player to cover afternoon tea.
Indoor Bowls.
Monday Afternoon 1.00 to 3.00 pm.
Club Raffles
Thursday from 5.00 pm meat packs and cash
Saturday night from 5.00 pm cash raffle
Pull Tabs —- from the cans
The Lions Club wish to thank all for collecting the Can Tabs.
Page 4 T h e T a t t l e r PRESIDENTS REPORT Presidents AGM Report 2018 (Kevin Ponsonby) This report covers the period from the 2017 AGM until my resignation on the 21st of May 2018. Shortly after the AGM our Vice President, Chris Gray, attended the National Conference in Wellington and Tuaine and I enjoyed a well-deserved break in the Cook Islands for three weeks. Chris will report on the National Conference in his report. The lead up to Christmas was again a very busy trading period for the RSA, and this is essential to cover the post New Year period when trading is very quiet for several weeks. This is typical across the whole hospitality sector. A couple of years ago our trading was enhanced by construction busi- ness’s hosting their Christmas functions at the RSA, but sadly this has de- clined over the last two years following the post earthquake boom. In January we had the pleasure of hosting the Vietnam veterans from Victor 2 Company for their 50th anniversary reunion. From the comments I heard from attendees the reunion was a great success. The Vietnam Veterans have stepped into the very large shoes that the K force Veterans occupied at this RSA over the preceding decades. This is most obvious when looking at the role of Welfare Officers at both the Papanui and Canterbury District level. As always, the Vietnam Veterans are very welcome at the Papanui RSA. With regard to the K Force Veterans, I’m sure that members are aware that because of their advancing years they have ceased to meet as a formal group but will continue to meet on an ad hoc basis at the Papanui RSA. For several decades they held major leadership roles in this RSA and were a sizeable group at our functions. It’s always a pleasure to read an insightful letter to the Editor of the Press by Forbes Taylor, particularly about matters Korean. February was a particularly difficult month for me with both RSA and personnel incidents proving to be stressful and debilitating. My wife, Tuaine, had another medical set back. As I have stated on previous occasions I had no intention to stay as long as my predecessor and my personal goal was five years. This goal was obviously based on the fact that I would have to convince you, the members, to vote for me.
October 2018 Page 5 The Poppy Collection again suffered from our ability to put the maximum number of boots on the ground and our collection was at the bottom of our 47 to 53-thousand-dollar range. The ANZAC Day commemorations at Papanui were again well attended by the veteran community and the general population of North West Christchurch. There are many important facets to the ANZAC Day commemorations and making a strong connection to the community in which we live and operate is one of them. As I have stated in my three ANZAC Day speeches the Papanui RSA is not an island. It is part of the Papanui community and the Papanui community is part of the Papanui RSA. After ANZAC Day my health had a further set back and I took a fortnight’s break to have a rest and ponder my future. It was during this period that it was apparent to me that I was not delivering the standard of leadership that is required by the office that I held, and that my continuing on would do more harm than good. At the time I’m writing this report I am ignorant of the trading result for the 2017/18 year, but I anticipate that it will be another tough year. A personal wish I had upon becoming President was to pay off the RSA’s mortgage to the Christchurch City Council but the difficult trading years and massive insurance increases following the earthquakes made this impossible. It was marvellous to be able to work with my colleagues in the local branch of the Royal NZ Naval Association to park the remaining $100,000 of mortgage with them in a long-term debenture arrangement at a modest 3% interest only payment. This is a long-term arrangement, but if our trading position improves we could pay it off at any time that suits the RSA. Should the Royal NZ Naval Association need the funds they have the ability to ask for repayment in part or in total. The Papanui RSA has excellent facilities located in central Papanui with good parking and has very a very low debt to equity ratio. It is high debt and poor cash flow that has lead to the demise of many RSA’s. During my Presidency it has been a difficult trading period in the hospitality industry My main regret is that my ill health has prevented me achieving so much more. I do note, and so should the membership, that the change of command has been completed seamlessly and the Executive, led by Chris Gray, has continued to operate as planned. This is obvious in two main areas. The renewed vigour to improve the cabinetry and the display of memorabilia in the Charles Upham room, and the new management regime of the pokies. The new cabinetry will be paid for by separate fund raising and will not detract from our trading position.
Page 6 T h e T a t t l e r To all those who have served with me on the Executive I wish to extend my thanks for a job well done. You have brought a wide range of skill and experience to assist in the governance of this RSA. To all the staff, and in particular our Manager Wendy Clark, thank you for your loyal service to this RSA. It has been one of the highlights of my life to be your President for three and a half years. Thank you. Kevin Ponsonby Teenui Village, Atiu, Cook Islands Presidents AGM Report 2018 (Chris Gray) It is my pleasure to present my report. It was with regret that I accepted Kevin’s resignation due to ill health and would like to acknowledge Kevin’s term as president. He took on the role in difficult trading times which was a challenge. Kevin along with Tuaine were a great asset to our club and I wish them well for their future plans. As you can see from the Financials the RSA has suffered a trading loss again you can be assured that we have kept our expenses under control and there has been no unnecessary spending and we continue to pay all our accounts on time. I can advise that all not for profits clubs and society are struggling as the discretionary dollar is just not available. Poppy Day collection was down on previous years, but I believe this is a sign of the times. I would like to thank our local community for their donations, every bit helps our Veteran Community. I would like to acknowledge Peter Dunell our Welfare Support person for his hard work during the year. This year we will be commemorating Armistice Day on Sunday the 11 November. 11 November 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. After four terrible years, the First World War finally came to an end with the signing of an Armistice between the Allied Powers and Germany on 11 November 1918. The fighting ceased at 11 a.m. – the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. I would like to thank the following
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Alison Smith who continues to produce a high-class publication of the
Tattler and would appreciate interesting articles from you
Our staff
I would like to thank all staff for the hard work they do in the Canteen, Bar
and Office. Thank you to our General Manager Wendy who does such a
lot for the RSA.
Thank you to Ron Mayell, Colin Rae and Bruce TeKooro who are not
standing for re-election.
Ron a life member and stalwart of this RSA has served on the executive
since 1994, becoming President in 1996 until 1998.
Colin Rae has served on the executive since 2015.
Bruce TeKooro our current Patron one year.
Thank you to the members who regularly support your RSA, we have a
warm friendly environment and I would encourage all members to utilise
the facilities if our 1275 members all came through the door twice a year
purchased a drink and a meal how much different would our financials be.
The continued success of Papanui RSA your RSA is in your hands.
It will be a great pleasure to be your President for the next twelve months.
And I look forward to your continual support.
Thank you for your attendance this morning and I now ask that my report
be accepted.
Sunday Dinner
$20 pp—5.00pm—8.00pm
3 Courses
Soup,
Roast of the Day
Served with Seasonal Vegetables
Page 8 T h e T a t t l e r Entertainment Hi fellow members, Spring is definitely here and living up to its usual mixture of stunning days as well as cold ones. Today was an awesome one. The Michelia shrubs in the gardens in front of the RSA are in full flower; they look gorgeous and have a lovely perfume. Take time to have a look at them next time you are coming in the front door to have a drink or a meal and remember to check out the specials board in the Canteen. The AGM: This was held on the 29th September 2018 at 9.30am; sadly, we had a very disappointing turnout, about 57 of our 1200 members turned up! To those who came, thank you. We have two new committee members this year, Ricky and Eddie and welcome them to the team. Together we will work alongside you, the members, to make the RSA the place to be. The members of the RSA are one big team and team stands for Together Everyone Achieves More. We, the members, are all responsible for ensuring the RSA is in good health. Please come along and make use of our wonderful facilities and tell all your friends what we have to offer. A place to catch up with friends over a drink, have a meal, we have rooms for events, functions and meetings, catering is available just to name a few. Quiz Nights: We still have the same 20 to 25 people coming every week, it would be great to see some new faces. Start time 7pm, so you need to arrive about 6.30- 6.45pm to get settled before the first question. Get your teams together now and come for some fun. Please contact the office on 352 1185 if you have any questions or just turn up on the night. All welcome. Saturday night raffles and happy hour: The raffles start at 5pm, hap- py hour at 5.30pm, and a chance to go in the monthly draw for a $50 RSA voucher. Come along and support your RSA, have some fun and good company as well as a chance to win a prize. The Canteen is open if you want to have a snack or stay and have dinner. Fabulous food! Thursday nights: Club night. Still a great night to win a prize or two! We have great raffles available. The meat raffle has awesome prizes which I can vouch for as I have won a few and we also have the cash
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The meat raffles are very popular, so if you miss out on a ticket in the first
one there is a second one.
Once again, I remind you all that this is your RSA, your support is
essential; we cannot make it without you! We look forward to seeing you
here, especially if you are a new member or someone who hasn’t been
for a while.
I am off for a week’s leave and heading to the Marlborough Sounds in the
morning for some R & R so you won’t see me around this week, but I will
be back.
I look forward to a really good year at the RSA. Let’s make it happen.
Take care of yourselves and each other. Drive safely, enjoy the spring
time and remember to check on your friends and neighbours.
Kind Regards
Lyn
Papanui RSA Travel Section
After 18 years of travel around various RSA`s in the North and
South Islands not forgetting Stewart Island it has been decided that
time is up and now time to close travels .
The meat raffle that has been our main support has now closed and we
would like to say thanks to all for the support .
Our final donations have been made to : St John --Canterbury West
Coast Air Rescue and the Papanui RSA.
Quote of the Month
October: reminds us
of everything that we should be thankful for,
which includes the precious gift of waking up this morning.
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Power points for
Campervans
We have several power-points
for campervans in the RSA
carpark.
Visitors are welcome to use
this facility.
The rates are very reasonable
at $15 per night.
Please enquire at the office or
bar.
Executive meeting is to be held in the meeting room.
Monday 8th October
Any financial member of the Papanui RSA
is entitled to attend the meeting if they so wish.
Saturday Night at the Papanui RSA
Come along and enjoy the Raffles and
Membership Draw
and enter at bar of a one off monthly draw
September Winner: Sue LeonardOctober 2018 Page 11 NAVALESE BITS & BYTES October is upon us already. It will soon be the silly season. I notice Christmas goodies on the shop shelves all ready to go. September weather a bit up and down but not to bad. No doubt it will warm up and we can enjoy the summer. Once again not a lot occurring Navy wise in our area. We have our AGM on the 2nd October and as with the RSA AGM to my knowledge there is nothing of a serious nature to be discussed. Good eh!. Upcoming events are our Trafalgar Dinner 1800 on Saturday 13th October and there will be a service to mark the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day on 11th November. This will be held on the parade ground at the RSA commencing at 1100. This is an important date on our calendar and your attendance would be welcome. Once again to any of our members who are not feeling the best we hope that you will be feeling better soon and our congratulations to any birthdays you may be celebrating. Hope you have great day. RNZN WW2 HISTORY - CONT HMS Neptune disaster. The worst disaster involving New Zealand naval personnel occurred with- in the Royal Navy when HMS Neptune which had been earmarked to join the RNZN sank with the loss of all but one of its crew after hitting a mine off Tripoli in December 1941. 150 New Zealand seamen were killed. A series of secondment schemes greatly expanded the New Zealand presence in the Royal Navy from 1941. In all 7000 New Zealanders would serve on attachment and they were to be found spread through British warships in every theatre. Many took part in the all-important battle of the Atlantic, and many of the 4700 serving in 1944 were involved in operations connected with the D-Day landings at Normandy on 6th June. About 800 New Zealanders served as naval aviators in the Fleet Air Arm. In May 1944 they comprised 7% of the arms personnel. Among those who made their mark were James McDonald, who commanded motor torpedo boats, Archibald Richardson, who was recommended for a posthumous Victoria Cross for his August 1944 attack on the German battleship Tirpitz in a Norwegian fiord, and Commander 'Kiwi' Smith, a midget submariner who took part in a celebrated raid on Singapore harbour in 1945. In New Zealand the RNZN was involved in local defence measures, initially in response to intrusions by German armed merchant raiders.
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A minefield accounted for the trans-pacific liner Niagara in the Hauraki
Gulf in June 1940. Dealing with enemy mine fields could be dangerous.
On 14 May 1941 the minesweeper HMS
Puriri sank after hitting a mine, with the loss of five seamen, the only
New Zealand naval personnel to fall victim to enemy action in New
Zealand waters in two world wars.
TBC
Take care out there
Yours aye
Ron Mayell
The autograph book of Sister Florence Buckett
Memories of Gallipoli in a unique personal collection
Of notes, cartoons and poems penned by soldiers from
The Gallipoli campaign.
Each dated entry carries the writers name and rank.
Forward by Jerry Mateparae and endorsed by the RNZRSA
For $25 [plus $7 postage within in NZ] by visitingOctober 2018 Page 13
The Health and Wellbeing
of Current and Former
Service Personnel
Otago University Veteran Research
We are seeking ALL CURRENT AND FORMER SERVICE PERSONNEL
to take part in this survey to learn more about your health and wellbeing.
Most service personnel are doing OK health wise and socially, but there
is growing evidence that some are not: they are in social strife or
developing health problems, or both. The events that trigger these
problems may have occurred way in the past, but we need to be ready to
recognize these problems now. We want to look at post-traumatic stress
injury, but also complaints called ‘multi symptom illness’, MSI, first
recognized after the Gulf War. The plan is to recognize ‘at risk’ individuals
as soon as possible through ‘early warning’ signs that all is not as it
should be health-wise or socially. These warning signs or patterns of ill
health need to be recognized in the community by GPs and through
social support networks. Most of all, we need to make sure that
community support is in place and, yes, resourced. All part of the plan,
and it won’t happen overnight, but it will happen. So look upon the survey
as a chance to have your voice heard.
The NZDF are also supporting it, but will not have access to the data.
Everyone who completes the survey will enter a prize draw for a New
Zealand ‘weekend break for two’ if that helps!
To participate come to the Papanui office for the forms or go online at
otago.ac.nz/veteranshealth
If you would like more information, please contact Dave McBride on either
03 479 7208, txt 027 253 5451 or email david.mcbride@otago.ac.nz
Dave is a LtCol in the RNZAMC and a reservist, but is carrying out thisPage 14 T h e T a t t l e r
QUIZ NIGHT @ PAPANUI RSA
Get your team together
4-6 per team
Weekly Monday nights @ 7pm
Great Prizes
Please support YOUR Club
Love to see you
here
Papanui Welcome Club;
Meets at Papanui RSA
Every Tuesday 1.30 – 3.00pm
Entertainment and afternoon tea $5.00
New members very welcomeOctober 2018 Page 15
Foot Care
FOOT CARE CLINICS ARE HELD AT THE PAPANUI RSA CLUB
BY WALK ON AIR FOOT CARE, PHONE 3541 380 OR 021 288 9618
ONE FRIDAY PER MONTH
(Public holidays permitting.)
FROM 10AM TO 2PM. Toenails, corns, and calluses
attended to.
An appointment is not necessary, and the cost is $25 per person.
19th October,
16th November, 21st December
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Home visits are also available by arrangement, with a call out fee
additional cost.
UPCOMING OUTINGS IN VANESSA
Please see the notice board for details.
If you are interested on going on this outing please put your
name on the list. Please write your christian, surname and
membership number.
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THE CANTEEN MENU
Chicken Schnitzel $20: Golden Crumbed Chicken Schnitzel served
with Salad & Chips or Seasonal Vegetables
Beef Schnitzel $20: Crumbed Beef Schnitzel with Gravy, served
with Salad & Chips or Seasonal Vegetables
Ham Steak $20 gf: A Juicy Ham Steak served with Salad & Chips
Mixed Grill $19: Bacon, Sausage, Minute Steak, 2 Eggs – cooked to
your taste, Tomato & Chips
Sausages, Eggs and Chips $17: 2 Sausages, 2 Eggs & Chips
Fish and Chips $18: Large Fillet of Fish served with Chips, Salad,
Tartare & Tomato Sauce & Lemon
Burger and Chips $15: Juicy Beef or Chicken Pattie, served on a
Toasted Bun with Bacon, Egg, Lettuce and Tomato.
Roast of the Day Large $16 or Small $12 gf: Served with Roast
Pumpkin & Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables
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Desserts $8.50 each
Apple Shortcake: Served with Ice Cream & Cream
Chocolate Mud Cake: Served with Ice Cream & Cream
Individual Pavlova: Served with Passionfruit Sauce,
Ice Cream & Cream
Sticky Date Pudding: Served with Carmel Sauce, Ice Cream & Cream
Ice Cream Sundae: Vanilla Ice Cream served with your choice of
toppings – Caramel, Chocolate, Passionfruit, Raspberry or Strawberry
SIDES
Small bowl of Salad or veges $4
Creamy Mushroom Sauce $3
Garlic Butter $3
4 x Onion Rings $2
Tomato $3
2 Eggs $3
Small Chips $3
Slice of Bread $1
Ciabatta – slice $1
KIDS MEALS
12 and Under Only $8.50
6 Fish Bites & Chips
6 Chicken Nuggets & Chips
1 Sausages & Chips
All Served with Tomato Sauce &
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STARTERS
Garlic Bread $5
Soup of the Day $7
Shrimp Cocktail $7.50
Snack Food
Large Serve of Wedges $13 With Bacon and Cheese
Bar Basket $12 4x Spring Rolls, Samosa’s & Fish Bites
with
2 Onion Rings & Fries
Wedges $10 with Sour Cream & Sweet Chilli Sauce
Toasted Sandwich $4 for 2 fillings
Extra fillings 50c each served with fries $7
LIGHT MEALS
Nachos $14: Mild Chilli Beans served with Sour Cream and Nacho
Chip – vegetarian.
Mince on request + &2
Bangers and Mash: $14
Steak Sandwich $14: Minute Steak, lettuce, onion, tomato
6 Chicken Nuggets or Fish Bites and Chips $9.50
SHARED ANTIPASTO PLATTER $25October 2018 Page 19
The Canteen
At the Papanui RSA
Lunch Dinner
Monday 5.00 – 7.30pm
Tuesday 12.00 – 2.00pm 5.00 – 8.00pm
Wednesday 12.00 – 2.00pm 5.00 – 8.00pm
Thursday 12.00 – 2.00pm 5.00 – 8.30pm
Friday 12.00 – 2.00pm 5.00 – 8.30pm
Saturday 12.00 – 2.00pm 5.00 – 8.30pm
Sunday 1st & 2nd Sunday from 1 - 3pm 5.00 – 8.00pm
Function Facilities;
The RSA has three rooms available for hire for that special family
occasion, corporate meeting / training or community group event.
A fully flexible professional catering service is available from
“The Canteen” from a three course buffet, finger food or morning and
afternoon tea. Menus are available on request
Please contact Wendy 352-1185 (office hours)
Be it for a snack, a daily meal or that special event you may be
planning, such as birthdays, funeral, weddings or just a special family
gathering. A fully professional and flexible catering service is
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Bangers & Mash
Lambs fry & Bacon
Roast Meat with Roast Veges,
Seasonal Veges & Gravy
Smoked Fish Pie & Veges
Soup & Dinner Roll
Apple Crumble
Apricot
Crumble
BUY 4 Receive 1 FreeOctober 2018 Page 21
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CMT/NS NEWS
Last Sunday members and friends of the CMT/NS
Association held a "Welcome to Spring" luncheon
at The Canteen, Papanui RSA. 41 persons were
in attendance and enjoyed a lovely three course
lunch consisting of Pumpkin soup, Roast Beef
and vegetables followed by Pavlova, fruit salad
and cream. All this for the price of $20.00 per head. As advertised those
attending were to get a surprise on the day, this was that as they arrived
they were each given a $10.00 note. The President explained once
everyone was there that the committee had decided that as the
association was in a good financial position those members who support
the functions should be rewarded, hence the $10.00 refund which made
the three course lunch a very cheap meal out. He also indicated
something like this could occur in the future but just when and where will
not be advertised. Most functions held are subsidised in some way but it
was felt this was a more tangible way to express the committee's
appreciation of the support they get from members. As usual there were
a couple of raffles held and everyone had a great time.
Our next function will be the Christmas Luncheon to be held this year at
The Barn at the Vintage Car Club grounds, McLeans Island. This venue
was chosen after a number of members approached the committee after
the success of the picnic held there earlier this year. The luncheon will be
held on Sunday 2 December and further details will be included in the
next News Flash.
Joke Time:
Up Walgett way, one evening, in that truck-stop diner just on the north
side of town, a truck driver parks his big rig outside, comes inside and
orders a T-bone steak with chips. His meal had just arrived and he is just
tucking in, when there is the roar of motorbikes arriving outside.
Presently, three enormous Hells Angels come in and, hungry, simply help
themselves to the steak and chips, passing the chunk of meat between
them, daring him to protest. Without a word, the truckie gets up, walks
out and climbs into his truck. Watching him go, the head honcho of the
Hells Angels sneers to his men, and the waitress: "Either he's a coward
or he just can't fight."
"I tell you what," says the waitress, looking out the window, "he can't
drive, either. He just backed over three motorbikes."October 2018 Page 23 Armistice Coin Pre-order Now Open! You can now Pre-order your coin at nzpost.co.nz/armistice
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A male driver is pulled over by a cop and the following
conversation takes place:
Man: What's the problem officer?
Cop: You were going at least 75 in a 55 zone.
Man: No sir, I was going 65.
Wife: Oh Harry. You were going 80.
(Man gives his wife a dirty look.)
Cop: I'm also going to give you a ticket for your broken tail light.
Man: Broken tail light? I didn't know about a broken tail light!
Wife: Oh Harry, you've known about that tail light for weeks.
(Man gives his wife a dirty look.)
Cop: I'm also going to give you a citation for not wearing your seat belt.
Man: Oh, I just took it off when you were walking up to the car.
Wife: Oh Harry, you never wear your seat belt.
Man: Shut your mouth, woman!
Cop: Ma'am, does your husband always talk to you this way?October 2018 Page 25
Page 26 T h e T a t t l e r What’s on the RSA Quiz Night Every Monday Night 7pm— 9 pm Housie Every Friday 1pm - 3.30pm Christchurch Country Music and Variety Club (Originally known as the Country & Western Club) 7 October - Sunday 1.00pm - 5pm Lynne Chaney & Friends 14 October - Sunday 1.30pm - 5pm Karaoke 18 October - Thursday 6.15pm - 10pm Down to Earth Country 26 October—Friday 7pm to 10 pm Smokey 7 November—Wednesday 11am—2pm
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Spring October Special
Lamb Shanks, Mash and Vegies
1 Lamb Shank with Mash & Vegies $22
Ex-Burnham Camp Residents Association
Annual get-together
Friday 26th October 2018
2 pm onwards
Papanui RSA
$5 cover charge
If you lived, served or trained in Burnham Camp over the
last 60 years – round up a friend or two and join us.
Old photos of Burnham Camp on display. Bring some to
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The Dog
Linda Robinson was very thirsty so she went into a café. The was an old
woman in the café. She was sitting near the door at a table. At her feet,
under the table, there was a small dog.
Linda bought a glass of lemonade and some cookies. She sat down at
the table next to the old woman. The old woman sat quietly. She looked
lonely, Linda decided to be kind and talk to the old woman.
“It is very hot today,” she said.
“Yes, but it is nice inside here,” replied the old woman.
Linda looked at the dog and asked, "Does your dog like people.”
The woman answered, “Oh! Yes! She loves people.”
Linda was terribly afraid of dogs so she asked, “Does your dog bite?”
The old woman smiled and said, “NO! My dog is very tame. She is even
afraid of cats!”
Linda took a cookie in her hand and reached under the table.
She put it near the dogs mouth.
But the dog didn’t bite the cookie, she bit her hand! Linda jumped up,
spilling her lemonade. She screamed, “I thought you said, your dog
didn’t bite.”
The old woman looked at Linda and then at the dog. The she said
WESTSIDE
TOASTMASTERS CLUB
Meets at the Papanui RSA every
Thursday, 1.00 – 2.30 pm
Come and visit the ‘friendliest group here in Christchurch’ all
working to support one another in better speaking,
listening and thinking.
Anyone 18 years old or over is warmly welcome.
Contact: Lawrence or Raewyn Dawson 389-5603October 2018 Page 29
$10 PENSION DAY SPECIALS
12.00 - 2.00PM
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY
16th October & 17th October
Roast of the Day
Or
Meatloaf and Veges
30th October & 31st October
Roast of the Day
Or
Dine free at
Papanui RSA.
Bring three paying
guests and receive
your meal free during
your birthday month.
Conditions
You need to be an RSA
member and proof it’s your
birthday month. Birthday
meal to the value of $30.00.
Only valid with the purchase
of at least 3 main meals.Page 30 T h e T a t t l e r
WELFARE
Peter Dunell (Support Advisor) is available every Wednesday
9am – 11am please ring Peter on 383-4217 or Wendy at the RSA office
on 352-1185 for an appointment. All conversations are held in strict
confidence.
Welfare assistance is available for dental, glasses,
hearing, specialist and genuine hardship. Assistance may also be
available from the Canterbury Patriotic Fund and also RSA Pennington
Trust both trusts are available for returned veterans to make application
to.
Application forms are available from the office.
Peter can assist with the application for a new war pension or reviews
for new disabilities.
We do need your help in reaching out to the veteran community so if
you know a veteran or ex-service person in need of assistance please
refer them to Peter or the office.
Your Executive Committee
President Chris Gray 022-0516494
Vice President Lyn Anthony 357-9330
Treasurer Dennis Moffat 323-6317
Eddie Bassett 027 3787339
Scott Fantham 022-6190130
Sue Leonard 021-2774442
Ricky Nuttall 021 1670999
Philip Redmond 354-0282October 2018 Page 31
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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn,
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning.
We will remember them, Lest we forget.
785022 James Wilson
Club Membership Draw on Thursday nights
The membership draw takes place at 6.05pm every Thursday night if the
first draw is not won a second chance is held at 6.30pm
$100 2565 $130 2548
$100 2229 $130 1914
$100 1139
$110 2341
$110 2690
$120 2365
$120 2217
Welcome to our New Members
Maureen Allison, David O’Neill,
Dave Hickey, Eileen McRae, Haydn Clarke,
Gary Finlayson, Rodney Farrant,Lovely little single
room cottage.
Close to Papanui
RSA, shops & buses.
Potential to expand
and add bedroom
and living space.
Purchaser must supply own drains.
There is
no power but with adjoining owners
on
both sides you can probably tap into
their electricity.
Windows and doors are open space
leaving
you cool in the summer and even
cooler in
the winter.
No water but you can bath in nearby
WE LIST AND SELL
PROPERTY....
William Cornelius
Real Estate
Agent......MREINZ
Licensed Real Estate
Agent .Licence
Contact us anytime for a free no obligation
Consultation on your future plans………
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Phone 03 365 9139 email billcornelius@xtra.co.nz
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