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Spoil Dad This Fathers Day Sunday 1st September SEE PAGE 7 Remembrance Day Lest We Forget SEE PAGE 4 www.facebook.com/7HillsRSL @7HillsRSL MELBOURNE CUP THE RACE THAT STOPS THE NATION! at 7 Hills RSL Page 6 SEVEN HILLS TOONGABBIE RSL CLUB, FOX HILLS GOLF CLUB & BLACKTOWN CITY BOWLING CLUB // SPRING 2013
7HILLS MEMBERS President’s Our Member Benefits include: • Access to all the Club’s great facilities, including • Your Club Your Benefits Free live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night Report CONTENTS Fox Hills Golf Club and Blacktown City Bowling Club • Discounts at all Bars and Food outlets The main part of the renovations to the RSL Club are Page 4 Sub Branch Honorary • Discount vouchers for meals and drinks • Exclusive Members Promotions with the chance to win great complete and I hope you all enjoy the new areas. If you Secretary’s Report • Complimentary soft drinks and hot beverages including fresh prizes have not yet tried the new pizzas then I suggest you give it a go, they are well worth it. Vale coffee* • Members Rewards Program Page 5 Joe Bartolo • Complimentary soft drinks for the designated driver • Birthday celebrations - On your birthday Seven Hills VP Day was a big success and I would like to remind you that Remembrance Day is not too far away on Monday Page 6 Melbourne Cup program* Toongabbie RSL will help you to celebrate your birthday 11 November at 11am. I look forward to seeing many Page 8 Weekly Activities, • Complimentary Shuttle bus pick up and drop off Thursday to • Voting rights at the Annual General Meeting of you here. Birthday Draw, Sunday (see reception for details) PLUS MUCH MUCH MORE! Some of the Managers and Staff, including the General & Major Draw Manager, completed the City to Surf again this year to Page 9 Entertainment *Conditions apply raise money for the Children’s Hospital at Westmead. Everyone enjoyed the day, albeit a few sore muscles, Page 10 Renovation Update and I would like to thank those who participated. The Page 12 Blacktown City Board of Directors will be donating $5,000 to this worthy Bowling Best Dental Welcome Offer cause on behalf of the RSL Group. Page 14 Fox Hills Golf Club With Best Dental joining 7Hills Group as a new affiliated Spending business partner they would like to offer an introductory 10% discount to all our members for all dental treatment Our membership is still growing and the Clubs are trading well. Welcome to any new Members and I hope you enjoy your visits to any of our Clubs. Page 16 Page 18 Interclub Reports Getting to know & excluding crown, bridge and orthodontics. To receive your your star cash! In closing, I would like to offer my condolences to the families of those who have lost loved ones Travel Club discount just show your 7Hills membership card. This offer during the last 3 months with a special mention for the late Joe Bartolo, our Welfare Officer. Joe ends 30th November 2013. did a wonderful job as Welfare Officer over many years and there is a special tribute to him on Where to spend your star cash: page 5. Seven Hills Wash BARRY WILSON Toongabbie Away Kulture PRESIDENT Best Dental RSL Club Hair Tribe 164 Best Road Fox Hills Golf Club Brothers Fish Market Shop 11/12 SEVEN HILLS NSW 2147 Shop 71/72 Board of Fox Hills Pro Shop Centro Seven Hills Pendle Ham & Bacon Cnr Prospect Highway Centro Seven Hills Blacktown City Bowling 138 Bungaree Road & Federal Road Cnr Prospect Highway Club PENDLE HILL NSW 2146 Directors SEVEN HILLS NSW 2147 & Federal Road Ultratune Book Haven SEVEN HILLS NSW 2147 Millers Fashion President Shop 49 Shop 35 Lowes Shop 64/65 Barry Wilson Centro Seven Hills Centro Seven Hills Centro Seven Hills Centro Seven Hills Cnr Prospect Highway Cnr Prospect Highway Cnr Prospect Highway Cnr Prospect Highway & Federal Road & Federal Road & Federal Road & Federal Road SEVEN HILLS NSW 2147 SEVEN HILLS NSW 2147 SEVEN HILLS NSW 2147 SEVEN HILLS NSW 2147 Hills Fruitworld Vasha Valley Meats Pharmacy Nutrition Riv-its Hair & Beauty Shop 41/42 Shop 44 Centro Seven Hills Warehouse Shop 6 Cnr Best Rd & Centro Seven Hills Cnr Prospect Highway 56 Aurelia Street Mackenzie Boulevarde Cnr Prospect Highway & Federal Road TOONGABBIE NSW 2146 SEVEN HILLS NSW 2147 & Federal Road SEVEN HILLS NSW 2147 Woolworths Senior Vice Junior Vice Treasurer Director Director Director Toongabbie Discount President President Graeme Quinn Gary Gibson Claude Tattersell Warren Evans SEVEN HILLS NSW 2147 Good Guys Centro Seven Hills Graham Black John Burgess Drug Store Priceline Pharmacy 13 Aurelia Street Shop 17 Homebase Shopping Centre Cnr Prospect Highway Happy Father’s Shop 48 TOONGABBIE NSW 2146 & Federal Road Centro Seven Hills BP Fox Hills PROSPECT NSW 2148 SEVEN HILLS NSW 2147 Day Cnr Prospect Highway Kirk’s Halal Butchery Cnr Gilba & Toongabbie Road & Federal Road Shop 4/4 Claudia Road to all the wonderful fathers TOONGABBIE NSW 2146 SEVEN HILLS NSW 2147 TOONGABBIE NSW 2146 from Management, Staff and the Board of Directors Club Dress Rules Director William North Director Peter Harrington Director Anne Moore Director Bob Mackay Director Norman Moana Director Gary Stephens The following The following Appearance must be clean, neat and tidy at all dress is not dress is not time. Managements decisions shall be final in permitted at permitted No Fluro Shirts Workboots all matters relating to dress regulations. Headwear Football Shorts any time: after 7pm: Thongs Offensive T-shirts Un dy or Dirty Dirty Work Pr ve Singlets or (Other than for or Stubbies 3 Clothing Clothing Clothing Sleeveless Sweatshirts medical or religious reasons) 7 Hills Group, Spring 2013
VALE Stewart Biddulph Sub Branch Honorary Secretary’s Report Joe Elaine Butchard Charles Churchill Neville Peckham Bartolo A busy time since my last report. I was pleased to attend Jacobus Jan Van Stee the 202 Army Cadets Parade in June and also represent John Arundale the Sub Branch, with my Wife, at the 202 Cadets 33rd Annual Formal Dinner. Ray Leafe We now have a montage of photos of the four VC Winners Doreen Oppliger since WWII on display in our area of the Club. 8 April 1932 – 7 July 2013 Elaine Jeffery Jim Upsall and myself represented the Sub Branch at the Penrith RSL Memorial Park rededication. It was a well- Elise Bowden It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to one of our favourite organised and moving ceremony and after lunch we were Charles Thomson very privileged to meet and talk with our State Governor Members and much-loved Welfare Officer, Joe Bartolo. Ray Hunt Professor Marie Bashir, a wonderful lady. Graeme Quinn and I represented the Sub Branch at the Joe joined our RSL Sub Branch on 15 August 1995, having served five Elvie Munnings National Servicemen’s (Cumberland Branch) Memorial years with the Royal Malta Artillery and has been our popular, helpful Jack Nelson Service at Blacktown. I must, once again, thank the Board of Directors for their generosity and efficient Welfare Officer since February 1996. Douglas Maher in paying for recent renovations at our Youth Club. On a sadder note, we lost a great Sub Branch stalwart and character with the passing of Joe attended our Club daily to check and update our notice board. He Kathryn Pumfrey our Welfare Officer, Joe Bartolo. Joe was a very popular and well-known figure, not only at was always a great help, not only to Sub Branch, but Club Members’ Joseph Bartolo our Club but in the district. He will be sadly missed. RIP Joe. families in times of distress and grief. He had a great rapport with John Giddey Tom Jenkins has volunteered to take on the position as Welfare Officer, thanks Tom. He is local funeral directors and clergy and was very compassionate and Charles Gow available at present on 0407 336 843. caring in his commitment. Pauline Grech A reminder too that our Pension Officer, Pat Carney, is available to assist with pension enquiries every Friday 1pm to 5pm and his mobile is 0418 161 263. Pat was recently “It is with great sadness Arthur Furness Joe was a regular visitor to hospitals and nursing homes and gave appointed as Trustee of the Sub Branch, congratulations Pat. Eric Mutton This is my last report as Sub Branch Secretary as I resigned for personal reasons at our July that we say goodbye to one comfort and companionship to all he came in contact with. He always Meeting. I would like to thank two Members, Chris Gammage and Peter Dwyer, who have helped at our Sub Branch Anzac Services and assisted with services George Younger volunteered to share the position of Secretary at present. Chris is available on 0447 162 of our favourite Members at nursing homes. 918 and Peter on 0432 539 635. I’m sure they will do a great job. For welfare enquiries I would like to take this opportunity to thank all, especially my Wife, Helen, for the support I and much loved Welfare He also assisted at church services and funerals and was a fine have had over the years. I have seen our commemoration days, especially Anzac Day, with ambassador for our Sub Branch and the RSL Movement. He achieved or assistance please contact increased attendance from Club Members, local families and especially children. We have Officer, Joe Bartolo.” Life Membership of the RSL two years ago. great support from our local schools. Tom Jenkins on It is very pleasing to see the increasing success of our Day Club. Thank you all volunteers. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Finally thank you to our Club Management, Staff and caterers for their assistance to the 0407 336 843 Sub Branch and myself over the years. A special thanks for Sue Stride for her support and Goodbye old Mate – Rest in Peace. patience. Our next Prawn and Chicken Morning will be on Sunday 18 August. Until our next monthly meeting, good health and I hope to see you at one of our Clubs. JOHN BuRGESS HONORARY SECRETARY Remembrance Day Service 11th November 2013 Service at 11am at the Club Cenotaph Members and Guests welcome 4 7 Hills Group, Spring 2013 7 Hills Group, Spring 2013 5
The NRL Grand Final 2013 will be played on Sunday, October 6 at ANZ Enjoy a fun filled day that begins with morning tea and a friendly game of bingo. With some light Stadium in Sydney. Watch all the action live on the big screen and entertainment, raffles, sweeps, lucky door prizes, best dressed competition followed by lunch. You’ll throughout the club! be in high spirits and ready when your private screening of the race begins. So book a table at y our Melbourne Cup Function. a p p BOOK NOW Tickets on sale Monday September 16th at reception Come and spoil Dad H Tickets: $40 this Father’s Day and treat him to buffet! Melbourne Cup November 5th BISTRO OPEN ALL DAY Seven Hills RSL F a t h e r ’ s SUN 1 SEPTEMBER Adult .......................... $29.80 y Child Under 12 ........... $2.00 x Age Seafood Platter for Two a *Excludes Member & Senior Discount (must pre order) D BOOK NOW $ 55.00 bookings call www.starbuffet.com.au www.mazegroup.com.au 1300 747 646 Bankstown | Bossley Park | Campbelltown | Gosford | | Penrith | Seven Hills | Wollongong 6 7 Hills Group, Spring 2013 7 Hills Group, Spring 2013 7
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES ENTERTAINMENT Come in Spinner Bingo Hold ‘Em Poker Happy Hours September 2013 SUNDAY: MONDAY - FRIDAY: MONDAY: SATURDAYS: Swipe your membership card Books on sale 9.30am. Games Registration from 6pm. Starts at Members Only between 12 noon and 4pm and commence at 10.30am. Half/ 7pm. Club vouchers to be won 12pm - 3pm Fri 6th Panorama your ticket will automatically be half games, huge cash jackpots. plus Star Cash for the tournament Schooners $3.30 entered into the barrel. Draw Tuesday and Wednesday Nights. winner. 10 weeks league plus Sat 7th Mid Nyt Sun commences at 4pm. $750 in Books on sale from 6.15pm. final. Cash and Star Cash to be won. Games commence at 7.00pm. Fri 13th Soul Deep LTPS/12/00139 Half/half games, huge cash Sat 14th Radio Bandits jackpots. Fri 20th Muddy Feet Sat 21st Time Machine Fri 27th Something Special Sat 28th Special Night with Celebration Mix MAJOR DRAW BIRTHDAY DRAW October 2013 $5,000 MAJOR PRIZE GIVEAWAY Every month we are giving you a chance to win a share of Fri 4th Next Best Thing $4,000 CASH! Sat 5th Radio Bandits For your chance to win a GOLDEN TICKET swipe your Fri 11th Soul Deep membership card at one of our terminals, then place Sat 12th Soul Agents your ticket into the Major Draw barrel each time you visit. Fri 18th Chris Drummond Duo If your ticket is drawn a Golden Ticket will be mailed to you. Earn bonus tickets into the draw. Ask our friendly staff Sat 19th J J Duo So if your birthday is coming up, keep an eye on your mail how. Fri 25th Cath & Him as your Birthday Card will be arriving soon. 40 LUCKY MEMBERS DRAWN DAILY Sat 26th Special Night with Surprise Party SEP 29th OCT 27th NOV 24th SEP 8th OCT 13th NOV 10th LTPS/12/10071 LTPS/12/10596 November 2013 Fri 1st Rock Solid THE WHEELY BIG CHEQUE GAME Sat 2nd Something Special Fri 8th Mid Nyt Sun over $5,500 Sat 9th Panorama Fri 15th Soul Agents Sat 16th Chris Drummond Duo Fri 22nd Mike Mathieson Duo Sat 23rd White Brothers CHEQUE PRIZES TO BE WON ON THE NIGHT! Fri 29th Muddy Feet For your chance to WIN an entry, simply swipe your membership card at Sat 30th Special Night With Radio Bandits the kiosk each day. Your entry will be automatically generated. Two draws every day will be conducted from these entries. If your entry is drawn out, an invitation will be sent to you in the mail. 60 members are selected each day. Ask our friendly staff how to earn extra tickets SEP 20th OCT 18th NOV 15th LTPS/12/11226 8 7 Hills Group, Spring 2013 7 Hills Group, Spring 2013 9
Renovation Update What’s New at 7hills “Maze woodfire pizza café opened the last week of June.” ANy TWo Traditional Maze woodfire pizza café opened the last week of June. Moving into the recently purpose built woodfire The new snooker area opened in July in the pocket of the existing TAB. Currently fitted with 3 full sized tables Available oven and gelato bar area across from what was the old and purpose lighting perfect for the casual player or Mon-Tue café. With the woodfire burning 7 nights a week and all someone with a more competitive streak. day Saturday even the local Blacktown Advocate was Night enticed calling it an impressive dining experience. (Wed The excitement will flow on into the TAB which is 3rd July, pg 36) preparing for a platinum face lift. This means bigger and mazegroup.com.au better with more EBT’s, Keno terminals, racing screens What followed was the relocation of the old café giving it and a platinum information hub. That is a wall of touch a face lift as a fresh new dining and bar area in the heart screen terminals for form guide perusing pleasure. But of the club adjoining the recently finished entertainment area. The new dining and bar area come complete with a lastly keep watching this space as the new foyer and escalators will be coming very soon. New Bistro and pizza fresh new menu and wine list. cafe now open 10 7 Hills Group, Spring 2013 7 Hills Group, Spring 2013 11
SPECIAL EVENTS / Blacktown City FUNCTIONS Bowling Club NEWS LAWN BOWLS AT BLACKTOWN CITY BOWLING CLUB Two clubs to be a part of Blacktown City Men’s Bowling Club & Blacktown City Blacktown City Womens Barefoot Bowls Packages Women’s Bowling Club both located at Lismore Street, Blacktown Bowling Club Packages Starting from $10 per person. Phone No. 9622 1589 Blacktown City Womens Bowling Club Bookings Essential. held the final of the Triples on Saturday To make a booking contact the club on Meet a Club Host with the RED bowls cloth 13th July. (02) 9622 1589. • Introduction meeting times are 10.00am until 12.00pm Saturday mornings. The winners were Suzi Coleman, • During this time you can try the game on the greens and get to know new faces. Glenda Colvin, and Betty Packer - • Remember our Club Hosts with the RED bowls cloth are here to help you with score 16. any question ….. so feel free to ask. The Club Host will arrange for several days of instructions of play then it is expected Runners- up Margaret Henness, Jackie Harvey and Joan Robbins - score 14. Charlie’s you apply for membership. Family Restaurant It was a very good game to watch the Games played in Club uniform as stated or mufti on other days. Ladies and Men score being equal until the last end. have different play days. Congratulations girls. Well played. Play as much as six games a week and the Pennants are a wonderful experience to travel within the District to other clubs and make new friends We would like to have more lady The best restaurant in the Hills, Parramatta and Blacktown for over bowlers at our club, so anyone wishing 20 years is now at Blacktown City to learn the game of bowls please Bowling Club. If you are looking come along; we have free coaching for something better than club or lessons and bowls available for use. hotel food, then come and try our seafood, steaks, pasta and lots more! Freshly cooked to order at Arrangements for bookings can be Trading Hours reasonable prices Lunch made by phoning Shirley Richardson Same Menu and Same Prices Wed to Sun on 9622 6629. From $5 to $26 12:00pm – 2:00pm Shirley Richardson We would like to thank our valued President/ Publicity Officer B.C.W.B.C Dinner customers for finding us quickly Wed, Thurs, Sun and spending their lunch/dinner 5:30pm – 8:00pm with us. Fri, Sat happy hour meat raffle line dancing country music Phone 9622 1589 Mob 0403 903 772 5:30pm to 9:00pm Friday 4pm – 6pm Friday Tickets Thursday at 7pm Free Country Music in the Members Only On Sale 6.30pm, Club Lounge 1pm - 5pm drawn 7.30pm 1st Saturday of the Like us on facebook: Month: 1st Sep, 6th Oct, 3rd Nov Blacktown Bowling Club TAB NOW AT BLACKTOWN CLUB 12 7 Hills Group, Spring 2013 7 Hills Group, Spring 2013 13
Like us on facebook: Fox Hills Golf Club Gale Force Wins.... Fox Hills Golf Club Fox Hills GC Head Professional Jamie Atkinson quips “in any sport there’s always a bunch of preciously talented kids but in golf, which is an expensive sport and requires a lot of associated expenses, renders it unattainable at the highest level without supportive parents.” Captain’s Report Recently, a benefactor at Fox Hills Golf Club has come on board along with (long-term sponsor) Seven Hills Toongabbie RSL Ltd to co-sponsor Daniel which helps with accommodation and entry Improvements to our course will continue throughout C Grade scr fees. the coming months in the following areas, tees, green Winners Rodney Martin – John Strada surrounds, fairways, greens and general maintenance R/U William Nachmann – Peter Benson Other notable achievements include being on the winning team throughout the playing area, thanks to our dedicated Green C Grade Nett in the Regional Academy Games in Wollongong, runner-up in the Staff. Winners Peter Hackett – Robert McLean Fayde Junior Matchplay, T13 Australian Boys Championship in Our recent drainage work on the bottom fairways certainly R/U Bob Lanycia – Carl Grundy Perth, 5th Macarthur Junior Masters, T6 Harvey Norman Classic. has paid dividends when we were recently deluged by heavy rain consistently over recent weeks. Late news: Ron and Robyn Wilson have made it to the State In addition, during a NSW Selection Trial at Stonecutters Ridge, Our introduction of e-news has proved a very popular Final of The Keno Mixed 4Ball Championships to be played Daniel fired a career-best round of 9 under par 63, the flawless media link which can be used by members to voice an at Bonneville Golf Club. We wish them the best of luck and round including 9 birdies and 9 pars. idea or opinion so please feel free to contact your Golf will keep you informed of their progress. Committee. Domestically, at Fox Hills Daniel has achieved a Club Handicap Our Representative Teams now getting into swing. Eric Our thanks to our sponsors for their continued generosity Fox Hills Golf Club junior member, Daniel Gale, closed out the of plus 3 (three better than Scratch as well as winning the Junior Apperly Shield will see Fox Hills tee up on 21st July, against which is greatly appreciated. recent Golf NSW Major Pennant Series in undefeated fashion Championship each of the last 4 years. Muirfield GC other Teams from Avondale GC, Pymble GC, Long Reef GC, and North Ryde GC are in the same whilst blowing away all challengers. His opposition throughout the Thanks to all members for their support by carrying and competition all were ‘Better than Scratch’ golfers and to beat them Daniel , a Year 12 student of Castle Hill High School will conclude division. using sand buckets for divots and repairing lob marks on both at home as well as in their own backyard in the #1 position is his studies at year end, has aspirations of a life on the PGA tour Our Team is represented by Daniel Gale ( Captain ) Martin greens. an accomplishment which hadn’t been achieved by any player in and will dedicate all his energies in 2014 and beyond towards Rajca, Zac Burgess, Kasram Zaidi, Joel Wheatley, Daniel Play well. NSW since 2003. achieving his dream, and with his talent, dedication and desire he Mazic and Phillip Chand might just do it! Following Eric Apperly will be our B/C Grade Pennant which commences on August 4th. Our competitors will be Fox Hills GC, the former Champions, endured a difficult season in Barnwell Park GC, Massey Park GC and Georges River the section including St. Michaels (2013 Champions), Castle Hill and The Lakes, however the emergence of local prodigy Daniel GC. At the time this article was written teams had not been Gale restored a belief that a return to the glory days for the Club is Golf Membership selected, however members will be informed by way of our e- news service. not too distant. FULL GOLF MEMBERSHIP Golf Special Walter L Fisk SPECIAL Monday to Thursday Golf Special Major events concluded to date are: Daniels’s ever-growing list of achievements is not only indicative Club Captain September - $340 18 Holes & Golf Cart of his talent, but also a reward for his keen golfing parents, Tony & Vicki, who have sacrificed their own game time to accompany October - $ 275 Bookings Essential Cock of the Walk Winners Gregg Frost - Gary Stephenson R/u Raymond Hankinson - Ian Rooke Associate’s Report Daniel since he was 12 throughout Australia as he gains experience competing on different courses against the best NO JOINING FEE $25 per person (twin share) opposition available. Unfortunately the long spell of rain at the end of June has Fox and Vixen made the course quite wet but hopefully we won’t get too Winners Gary and Kim Poland much more and it will be able to dry out a bit. R/u Ron and Robyn Wilson Fox Hills Golf Club Our final Pennant Competition for the year saw our Winter Bowl Western District Shield 2 team come in a close second to Lunch Specials 3 Nights / 3 Specials Winners Ron and Robyn Wilson Cabramatta so well done to Raylene Jung, Irene McGee, 250g Rump Steak Available Mon to Fri Available Wed, Thur & Sun Night Heather Fisher, Carole Sorensen, Anne Reidy, Nea Scheiler, Men’s 2013 Foursomes Championship: Chris Johansen and Memory McIntosh for their great Choice of: Served With Fries • 250g Rump Steak w/Salad & Fries efforts. Once again, a special thanks to Irene McGee for • Thai Beef Salad • Hokkien Noodle • Pork Fillet Schnitzel Winners organising and captaining the team. • Lasagna & Salad ( Veggie Stir Fry ) • Grilled Perch, Lemon Oregano, A Grade scr Dinesh Prasad – Peter Nichols • Fish & Fries • Quiche & Salad R/U Garry Sinclair – Geoff Maguire Salad/Fries We have been able to welcome a couple of new ladies to A Grade Nett the Club and would like to invite anyone who is interested in Winners Brad O’Connor –Daniel Hull resuming or starting out in golf to come along and join the $ 13.50 $ 12.00 $ 15.00 R/U Evan Wallace – Peter Wallace ladies in our Wednesday competition. B Grade scr Winners Jeffrey Phillips – Joel Adams We were all beginners once and welcome all levels of R/U Michael Matheson- Nicholas Vlismas players. Please contact the Associates via the Golf Club B Grade Nett for information. Winners Darren Flannery- Daryl Brabender R/U Ravin Chand – Samblu Lal Good golfing Available Lunc h - Monday to Friday www.mazegroup.com.au 1300 747 646 Sue McKay - Associates Captain 14 7 Hills Group, Spring 2013 7 Hills Group, Spring 2013 15
INTERCLUB REPORTS Domino Club Women’s Auxiliary Anglers Club Parklea Sports Hi again to everybody. On behalf of the Domino Club Members I would like to thank the Directors, Management and Staff for their Anzac Day was a big success. We sold all the badges and the raffles were very popular. A big thank you to all who helped on the day. We The Anglers Club A.G.M. results from March 2013:- President: Al Davis; Vice President: Peter Harrington; Jnr Vice & Recreation Club Annual General Meeting assistance and indulgence throughout the year. held a Mothers Day and Easter Raffle which were very successful and President: Alan Vaughan; Our 2013 Annual General meeting was held at Fox Hills Golf Club on our monthly Friday stalls are going well. Treasurer:John Angel; Secretary:Roger Covel; Boat Captain:Paul Wednesday 17 July Up Coming Events Nash; Junior Boat Captain: Mick Kitchener; Weigh Master / Fish Our end of year bus trip will be Sunday, 24th November and we are VP Day is fast approaching and we are preparing for this day. Competitions:Ashley Scifleet. President’s Report going to Wollongong Master Builders again as this is a very popular In his President’s report, President Dennis Quinn expressed his destination. As usual the bus will depart 9:30 am sharp. Be there 9:15 Our condolences to Joe Bartolo’s family. A very sad loss and he will be On Sunday 14th July we held our normal monthly meeting which was appreciation for the grant received from Seven Hills-Toongabbie am, as we will not wait. missed by all, Lest We Forget. followed by a special prawn day. We had the honour of enjoying the RSL Club and the support received throughout the year from Club Presentation Day Sunday 8th December followed by lunch. company of Dinc’s brothers Tunc and Ed. We also were privileged President Barry Wilson and Club Board members John Burgess and Christmas Raffle will be held at the Club on Sunday 1st December. To Selma, Megan and Pat we wish you well. to welcome the R.S.L. President, Barry Wilson and Director, Warren Claude Tattersell. Evans, plus the President of the Snooker Club, Jason Nixon and the With 11 new members joining throughout the year, our membership 2013 Club Championship Results to date Julie Evans President of the Swimming Club, Denis Meyer. has grown to 140. We averaged 51 players each week and missed 2 PUBLICITY OFFICER weeks due to rain. Ladies Singles Winner Madeline Lane We all had a fantastic day, plenty of humour, earnest and not so Dennis acknowledged the invaluable work of Treasurer, Terry James, Runner Up Maureen Hudson serious chit and chat over great food and plenty of liquid to wash it Cricket Club all down. and Auditor Ron Keys. Welcome to the 2013/2014 cricket season. The committee and the He reported that the monthly BBQs continued to be well supported Men’s Singles Winner Marke Godden cricket club are very excited for the new season after an extremely and gave special thanks to our chefs Graeme Bird and George Runner Up Jim Kerswell The Anglers Club extends a sincere thank you to our wonderful successful 2012/2013 with three premierships. A Grade made it 3 in a Kopacz. He also expressed his appreciation to Dave Tribolet and Ted hosts, the ever gorgeous Graham and the stunning Beverly Black. row, A reserves had an extremely dominant season and the under 14’s Clark for their contributions. Mixed Singles Winner Gordon Graham Also to the organising committee for such a successful day. won convincingly in the grand final. Dennis thanked Fox Hills Duty Manager, Anthony and his staff, along Runner Up Grahame Russell with Helen and her catering staff, for their efforts on our behalf at The Anglers Club has received permission to gather plans and make The club would like to thank the RSL for their support and the many our Sunday Night dinners at Fox Hills Golf Club, which continue to Congratulations to one and all. submissions for a future boat shed to council and for our directors sponsors we have. Details for sponsorship packages can be found on be well attended, averaging 86, and our Christmas function, 129 in consideration. the website. attendance. Our AGM will be on Sunday 2nd February 2014, The Fishing Club conducts weekly raffles on the first, second and In conclusion, Dennis thanked the Management Committee for their I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy and fourth Fridays and With the season fast approaching some important dates: support and contributions throughout the year, with a special mention safe festive season, and look forward to seeing you in the New Year. the third Thursday of each month between 05.30 p.m. and 08.00 of Graeme Bird and his outstanding work as Secretary. The Domino Club plays on Sunday mornings in the Lounge Area p.m. We appreciate every members support. • Junior Registration - 10 & 17th August in the RSL Foyer from Election of New Management Committee starting at 11.00am, names to be into the Club Captain by 10.45am. 10.30am until 5.00pm Club President, Dennis Quinn declared all Management Committee All players, rusty and learners are welcome. So come along and have Our monthly meetings are held on the second Sunday of every month • Senior Practice - 27th July from 1.30pm positions vacant and asked Seven Hills-Toongabbie RSL President, an enjoyable Sunday morning with friendly people. See the Club at the R.S.L. The meetings commence at 09.30 a.m. sharp. The • Junior Practice - 3rd August Barry Wilson to conduct the election of the new Management Captain on the day. meetings last for approximately half an hour. Committee. The outgoing committee, with the exception of Arfon Further Information From – Maureen Hudson Secretary / Treasurer Both at Hills Sports High School. All new and old players are welcome. Edwards, who did not stand for re-election, were re-elected 9613-0023 We had the pleasure of welcoming Denis Meyer as a new member in On behalf of the committee we look forward to seeing you at unopposed. July. New members are always welcome to join the Anglers Club, for Terry Carson. Vice Pres. / Publicity Officer. Email: playdomino@ registration and training and look forward to bigger and better things information please contact John Angel or Roger Covel. this season. Sick Parade googlegroups.com Our thoughts and best wishes for continued improvement go out to Jeff Phillips Club President – Allen Davis, club stalwarts, John Croft and Ken Winks who are each recovering Domino Club .http://groups.google.com/group/playdomino Email; ajdavis@tpg.com.au from lung operations, and to Graeme Bird, recovering from a prostate Secretary – Roger Covel, Day Club Email; roger.covel@demag.com.au cancer operation and Ted Clark, recovering from knee replacement Euchre Club Our Day Club is going very well with many more new Members. We Treasurer – John Angel, surgery. Well were has the year gone, here we are well into 2013, had a great day recently at Nurragingy Reserve, went for a walk around Email; johnangel28@yahoo.com Mob 0406 567 537 the Chinese Gardens followed with a barbeque. We also had a trip to Boat Captain – Paul Nash Our usual Wednesday night is staying steady in the mid twenties, we Old Government House at Parramatta where everyone enjoyed taking Email; nashifishing@bigpond.com have not had any tournaments as yet but I’m sure we will have some the tour and the lunch. results next magazine. Our aggregate winners so far this year are Ray Hooroo Yehbut Gorbatenko, Dorothy Lawton, Judy French, Antoinette Zamia, Rudi One of our Members, Hazel Eagleton, passed away recently and will be Publicity Officer Drapiewski and Arthur Joseph . Well Done all. dearly missed. Roger Covel Mob 0406 567 537 So just a reminder if you are at a loose end any Wednesday night The kitchen has been renovated at the Youth Club giving the volunteers please don’t forget we have a most enjoyable game of Euchre in your a lot more room to prepare the meals for the Members. A big thank club waiting for you to join us, were else can you have 2 1/2 hours fun you to Bill North and John Burgess for their efforts in getting it done for for just $3.00 us. Lone Hand... IF you have any enquiries about joining the Day Club please contact Rose Muscat on 9622 0813 / 0400 155 272 Julie Evans DEPUTY CO-ORDINATOR 16 7 Hills Group, Spring 2013 7 Hills Group, Spring 2013 17
Hannah Demkin Getting to know General Information Seven Hills Fox Hills Blacktown Who is your favourite football team? ToongabBie Golf Club City Bowling Whoever happens to be winning the game at the time What is your favourite food? RSL Club 55 Fox Hills Crescent, Club Prospect NSW 2148 15 Lismore Street, Everything really, except brussel sprouts or spicy food Corner Best Road Ph: (02) 9631 3390 Blacktown NSW 2148 Do you have any pets? and William Street, Fax: (02) 9896 3309 Ph: (02) 9622 1589 Seven Hills NSW 2147 No, but I would like a pet panther, with a diamond studded Email: info@foxhillsgolfclub.com.au Fax: (02) 9621 5011 PO Box 67, Seven Hills collar Sydney NSW 1730 Web: www.foxhillsgolfclub.com.au Email: info@blacktownbowling.com.au What is your favourite TV show? Pro Shop: (02) 9631 7689 Web: www.blacktownbowling.com.au Ph: (02) 9622 2800 Yes Minister and Fawlty Towers Fax: (02) 9621 8121 Last movie you watched Email: info@sevenhillsrsl.com.au Trading Hours Trading Hours The Heat Web: www.sevenhillsrsl.com.au Monday 10.00am – 7.00pm Tuesday 10.00am – 7.00pm Monday CLOSED Three things you would take on a desert island Tuesday 2.30pm My favourite pair of sandals, a book and some Dom Trading Hours Wednesday 10.00am – 9.00pm Wednesday 11.00am Thursday 10.00am – 10.00pm If you could visit anywhere where would it be? Monday 9:30am - 1:00am Friday 10.00am – 10.00pm Thursday 11.00am Russia and Vienna Tuesday 9:30am - 1:00am Friday 11.00am Saturday 10.00am – 10.00pm Most favourite place you have already visited Wednesday 9:30am - 1:00am Saturday 11.00am Sunday 10.00am – 9.00pm Thursday 9:30am - 1:00am Sunday 11.00am La Ahlambra Palace in Spain Closing times vary at Manager’s Friday 9:30am - 3:00am Closing times at Manager’s discretion If you could meet anyone, alive or deceased, who would Saturday 9:30am - 3:00am discretion it be and what would you say to them? The Queen. I’d ask to see “The Music Lesson” by Vermeer Sunday 9:30am - 1:00am Maze catering CHARLIE’S FAMILY (It’s the only one of his paintings in a private collection) FREE SHUTTLE BUS Lunch 7 Days a week RESTAURANT What is something that people would be surprised to Pick up and drop off service: 11:30am – 3:00pm Lunch Wednesday to Sunday know about you? Dinner Wednesday to Sunday 12.00pm – 2.00pm Thursday 5pm – 11pm I used to eat steak with slices of cheese on it (which is totally from 5:30pm Dinner Wednesday to Sunday Friday 5pm – 1am Saturday 5pm – 1am From 5.30pm disgusting) Sunday 4pm – 11pm If you live within the 5km radius of the Club. Call 0407 468 167 and our bus will pick you up and drop you off! TRAVEL CLUB FREE SOFT DRINK for designated drivers Notice Christmas at the Cliffhanger See reception staff for your free soft drink wrist Membership Cards can only be used by the owner of that card. band when you are the designated driver in a Under no circumstances are customers allowed to use a membership group of four or more visiting the club. card not belonging to themselves. MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2013 Tickets: $80 per person For the lastest information. Check out our website! www.sevenhillsrsl.com.au | www.foxhillsgolfclub.com.au | www.blacktownbowling.com.au SEVEN HILLS IS ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER! Like us at facebook.com/7HillsRSL Follow us @7HillsRSL After stopping on the way for morning tea we travel on to the Cliffhanger Restaurant at Bulli where we will enjoy spectacular views, a traditional 3 course Christmas lunch, live entertainment and lots of fun. Time permitting we will take a leisurely trip home via the Coast Road. Includes: Air-conditioned coach travel, morning tea & a 3 course Christmas lunch with live entertainment. Youth Judo Brett Dobbie 9621 8337 Gymnastics Aikido YOUTH CLUB Club or 0433 275 190 Sonya 0432 833 802 Brett Marshall 0404 163 755 After 4pm Mon – Fri 9676 2111 Tickets for this trip will go on sale on Tuesday 10 September. or Carl Dobbie 0433 155 581 Contacts Please note that credit card bookings over the phone will not be accepted. BALLROOM DANCING LEARN TO SWIM Jazz Ballet SWIMMING Sky Drew 0421 827 495 Julie Skulander 0411 988 361 Fiona Tanks 0418 409 811 Alastair Graham 9621 5906 or Suzanne Reilly 9681 2349 or 0410 607 720 18 7 Hills Group, Spring 2013
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