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HIGHLIGHTS
J U LY 2 0 2 2
WA R M
YO U R S O U L
G E T C O SY AT T H E C L U B
WITH H E AR T-WAR M I N G
EXPERIENCES
KEEPING
MEMBERS
CONNECTED
racv.com.au/club
WELCOM E IN THIS
ISSUE
Plenty of things to do in winter
4 Don’t miss: A touch of magic
J O H N S L AT T E R Y Club & Membership Committee Chairman
6 Insider news: Enjoy the view
The colder weather hasn’t stopped Club Members coming to the Club and 8 Cover story: Warm your soul
enjoying the refurbished Bistro and Coffee Lounge, or venturing out to
Healesville for a meal at Banyalla or Riddell’s Green. Club events have been selling
10 Eat & drink: Taste of home
out, with many Members set to enjoy the Wine Bar’s Taste of France event and the 12 You & me: Great combo
Bastille Day Dinner in the Members Dining Room this month. The Sri Lankan fish curry is one of
the most popular dishes on Bistro’s menu, and there’s a great story behind its origins (page 10). 14 Family time: Striking gold
We also recommend the chocolate fondant served with marshmallow ice cream at Banyalla. The
16 Escape: More to explore
member interest groups welcome new members, and offer a way of meeting people in a relaxed
and friendly environment (page 12). If you’re looking for inspiration for your next holiday, come
10 18 Calendar: What’s on
to the City Club Library and borrow a travel book during Library and Information Week in July The story behind
(page 5). Access to Reciprocal Clubs around the world is an exclusive benefit for RACV Club Bistro’s new dish
Members, and the Arbutus Club in Vancouver sounds extraordinary (page 15). Or consider a road
trip around South Australia (page 16). You’re spoilt for choice as a Club Member.
S TAY C O N N E C T E D
To update your contact details,
or if you have a membership
R O B E V E R E T T RACV Club General Manager
inquiry, please contact the Club
Membership team on:
I am so pleased the reopening of the Bourke Street entrance at City Club has
been extremely well received, and it’s delightful to see so many Club Members l 1300 501 501
SRI LANKAN FISH CURRY.
enjoying the new-look ground floor. If you’re interested, we have an overview of the l clubmembership@racv.com.au
IMAGE: MATT HARVEY
important changes that have occured at the Club over the past three years on page 6.
l racv.com.au/club
Members will be keen to know the Club is investing in a substantial new artwork, which will sit
COVER IMAGE: LUCAS ALLEN
above the car in the Bourke Street foyer and add to the magnificent collection already on display O N L I N E AC C O U N T
at both properties. Expect more news about this later in the year. We always love hearing from l racv.com.au/login
Members about their great experiences around the Club (see Peg’s party on page 9), so please
contact us if you have a great story to share in Highlights.
Staffing continues to be a challenge across Victoria, and I appreciate your understanding Get that
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BOOKINGS AND OPENING TIMES
with some of the changes we have made around the Club to accommodate this situation. summer glow
Some Members have recently introduced prospective employees to us, which has been much For the latest information, visit
appreciated. Should you know of anyone who might love an opportunity to work with RACV Club, Shared racv.com.au/clubbookings
please email leisure_recruitment@racv.com.au passions
Key Club events coming up include our ‘Dine with a Champion’ dinner with Steve Moneghetti
on 22 July (details page 5) and the INXS Tribute Dinner at Healesville on 30 July, with bookings G E T T H E L AT E S T N E W S
for that event through clubevents@racv.com.au. A polite reminder to all Club Members, it is a l Visit our What’s On page at
requirement to tap your Club Member card at the arrival points of the Club, even if the doors are racv.com.au/club-whats-on
open. And of course, please sign in your guests. I look forward to seeing you at the Club soon.
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CIT Y CLUB H EALESVI LLE COU NTRY CLU B
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l club@racv.com.au l healesville@racv.com.au
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Family friendly
16 holidays
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DON’T
MISS
A TOUCH OF MAGIC ANNUAL BIG BOOK SALE
City Club Library is celebrating Library and Information
Week with its annual book sale running 25 to 29 July and
The Commonwealth BOX OF TRICKS a Parliament House Library Tour on 26 July.
Games are coming
Our popular school-holiday In addition, borrow a book, CD or magazine before
and so is our stellar activities book out fast. If you’ve 29 July and go into the draw to win one of two City Club
missed out on Magic Tony’s gift cards valued at $200 each. Terms and conditions at
line-up of events, show or our children’s cooking racv.com.au/club-library-giveaway
including Steve classes, please keep an eye on
l For more details, email clubevents@racv.com.au
the What’s On page and Club
Moneghetti and a emails for what’s coming up in
the September school holidays.
magic show for the
school holidays l Bookmark the What’s On page.
DINE WITH A CHAMPION
Marathon runner Steve Moneghetti holds
up the silver medal he won in the Auckland
E XC LU S I V E T R AV E L E X P O A N D D E A L S Commonweath Games in 1990, one of many
achievements. He’s the special guest at this
What’s your dream destination: the outback in Australia, the year’s first “Dine with a Champion” event, with
Amalfi Coast in Italy or how about Mt Fuji in Japan? Come host Sarah Jones. Hear about Steve’s passion
to RACV Travel & Experiences Expo in September for your for resilience, self-belief and an active lifestyle.
chance to discover exclusive travel deals that you can book
l Fri 22 Jul, 6pm-8.30pm, Level 17, City Club,
with our trusted travel partners. There will be prizes to win on
$110 per person, includes three courses,
the day. For more details, visit racv.com.au/travelexpo
canapes and drinks.
PAINTING THE TOWN
The Club’s first signature dining event for MEMBER
l Sat, 3 Sep 2022, 10am-5pm, Level 2, City Club Image: Courtesy of
REVIEW
IMAGE: GETTY Commonwealth Games Australia the year was a colourful affair, with fourth-
generation winemaker Chester Osborn of
d’Arenberg winery entertaining diners with
tales of his creative pursuits (see the d’Arenberg Cube
PCELRUPBA C on page 16) and winemaking methods.
WINE CELLAR’S SECRETS move around, read tasting notes, M
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and discuss your thoughts with The Members Dining Room chefs delivered a
other Members or myself. The level of sensational four-course meal to match eight
City Club’s Wine Cellar is an
involvement is your choice.” d’Arenberg wines, along with a potato and caviar
oenophile’s dream, with rare E
VE S
vintages awaiting the day when an NT canape and sparkling on arrival.
Christian says Members will be able to
appreciative palate will savour them.
buy some of the wines to take home, The night was an alchemy of flavours: swordfish
Members and their guests can enjoy We have exciting events planned,
including a top-end Henschke. “It will ceviche; slow-cooked lamb belly and smoked eggplant;
this venue, which is usually reserved including the Bastille Day Dinner and
be a rewarding experience of trying oxtail and bone marrow raviolo and a wicked double-
for private events, at an icon and AFL Grand Final Luncheon.
great icon wines that have been baked cheese souffle for dessert.
museum wine tasting event in July.
cellared, and which are unavailable in The bar has been set high for future dining events.
retail stores,” he says. Bookmark our What’s On page for the
“Rather than a lecture or masterclass,
latest information at IMAGE ABOVE (L-R): EXECUTIVE CHEF JASON CAMILLO,
this is a stand-up event that is more l 28 July, staggered arrival 6.30pm- RACV PRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN GEOFF COSGRIFF,
freewheeling,” Club Sommelier racv.com.au/club-whats-on
7.30pm, ends 8.30pm. Wine Cellar, City WINEMAKER CHESTER OSBORN, SOMMELIER CHRISTIAN MAIER AND
Christian Maier (right) says. “You can Club, $50pp, includes canapes CLUB GENERAL MANAGER ROB EVERETT.
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INSIDER
NEWS
E N J OY T H E V I E W
“Members have also appreciated that we have retained
a link to the past, including the heritage car at the
entrance and Club membership badges in the newly
renovated Coffee Lounge, whilst giving the Club a fresh
and modern new look.”
Club Members have embraced Club Members and cousins Meredith Atkinson and
Pat Makeham say the Coffee Lounge has become more
the new-look ground floor, which intimate and private. “The new look in the Bistro
is nice too; it feels warmer,” Pat says. Meredith is
completes the suite of upgrades and impressed with the acoustics: “We can talk and not be
overwhelmed by the noise around us.”
ensures the longevity of the Club
Club Member Dale Key likes how the different types of
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seating accommodate dining alone or with company. “It
APERITIVO HOUR AT HEALESVILLE.
rom networking and connecting to raising a toast is nice and relaxing, and there is plenty of good food.”
IMAGE: LUCAS ALLEN
to life’s milestones, fond friendships and lasting
memories have been made at both Club properties, Between February 2019 and May 2022, based on Member
and the completion of the Club’s three-year upgrade feedback, the RACV invested in the Club’s offerings and
project holds the promise of more great times to come. completed a range of upgrades to improve the facilities.
RACV Board President and Chairman Geoff Cosgriff says R BPEAR
PEEM Your RACV Club membership The results are impressive for Members, their guests
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Club Members have responded positively to the latest MM gives you exclusive access to and future members, and include the Shared Workspace,
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upgrade to the Club facilities in the city. a vast range of benefits,
Wine Bar, Gallery Lounge and ground floor at City
Club, and revitalised dining areas, Riddell’s Green and
To make the most of your RACV
“Members are really enjoying the beautiful new Bistro Banyalla, at Healesville Country Club & Resort.
E Club membership, visit racv.
B
NE FIT
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area, including the lush greenery that divides the dining CITY CLUB’S NEW-LOOK BISTRO. com.au/Club-member-offers
areas — giving it more of a “Club” environment — and IMAGE: LUCAS ALLEN Now’s the time to discover what’s new at the Club and
the new furnishings and upgraded menu,” he says. make the most of your membership.
THE JOURNEY BEGINS YOUR NEW EXPERIENCES
JULY SEPT NOV APRIL JUNE DEC MARCH APRIL SEPT NOV JAN MAY
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Shared Healesville Grand Wine Bar Sojourn Riddell’s Banyalla, Refurbished Ground-floor
Tarrant New outdoor Conservatory Green, Healesville’s upgrade complete,
Workspace, refurbishment restaurant & Gallery
Forums Room Club a place to work terrace opens at bar in New alfresco new signature Lounge with with refurbished
held for Club opens Room Healesville dining
and collaborate renovated Healesville Chancery restaurant, new exhibition lobby, reception,
Members to Aperitivo Hour experience cocktail bar Bistro and Coffee
Lane, offering program
help shape City Club for Members at Healesville
15% discount to and coffee Lounge
the future of Bourke Street Fitness in-house Extended
Club Members lounge
the Club. Green, offering Centre pre-dining
15% discount to extension 15% F&B discount
introduced at Healesville options on Level 1
Club Members
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COVER
STORY
WA R M
PEG’S PARTY
MEMBER
STORY
It’s always special when a Club
Member turns 100, and “Peg’s
YO U R
Party” was a night to remember
A
s a member of the
Club for more than
50 years, the Hon.
SOUL
Margaret (Peg) Lusink
A.M. knew where she
wanted to celebrate her
100th birthday, and her
extended family helped
her mark her milestone
at City Club on 27 May.
Heart-warming experiences abound “We had 33 members of
around the Club, whether it’s a hot NEW-LOOK COFFEE LOUNGE AT
family there, including
THIS 2019 TAPESTRY,
great-grandchildren,
chocolate, One Spa indulgence, an CITY CLUB. IMAGE: LUCAS ALLEN
and some of the ABOVE, BY PAMELA JOYCE
CAPTURES ONE OF PEG’S
grandchildren played out
open fire or time with friends a fun talk, and we
FAVOURITE PHOTOS.
all sang sea shanties
I
under the direction of a
t’s tempting to stay at home on cold days, but there are COSY BANQUETTE SEATING: City Club’s ground-floor GOOD CHEER: There’s nothing quite so heart warming
lots of ways to find comfort and warmth at the Club. step-grandson. It was a night to remember and
refurbishment includes banquette seating — with plush as watching an Aussie achieve their dream of standing on described as a “triumph”.
velvet fabrics (dusky pink in the Coffee Lounge and royal top of the podium. Catch some Commonwealth Games’
HOT CHOCOLATE: Start your day at Le Petit blue in Bistro) — for intimate catch-ups with friends highlights (28 July to 8 August) at the Carbine Bar at City
Gateau with a delectable fresh pastry Rather than a big cake, there were 50 chocolate
over coffee, sandwiches and cakes. Club or Riddell’s Green sports bar at Healesville.
and a rich hot chocolate. A UK study ganache cupcakes with two candles on each,
which the great grandchildren blew out.
two years ago found some people COMFORT FOOD: Winter warmers at FIT AND WARM: Get the heart pumping and end your
performed mental challenges Banyalla at Healesville Country Club workout with a warm shower. Even if you don’t usually
better after consuming flavanol- Peg, who was the first Victorian woman appointed
& Resort include the beef cheek swim, a few laps of the pool will earn you a spot in the
rich products, such as cocoa, to a Superior Court of Record when she joined the
ravioli for entree, followed by spa, with those invigorating jets relaxing your body.
which could mean this drink is bench of the Family Court of Australia in 1976, says
barramundi with coconut broth or
the perfect prelude to a day in her greatest achievement is her family rather than
the sticky boneless beef ribs. For a
the Shared Workspace. her centenarian milestone.
decadant treat, try the chocolate
fondant served with marshmallow Combine your visit to the Club with
a new experience. It might be a new “All this attention isn’t really deserved because all
ONE SPA TREATMENTS: ice cream. P ERRP RPIASC
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Imagine yourself in a warm and MS U dish, a new One Spa treatment or I’ve done is keep on living,” Peg says. “It has been a
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bringing a friend to a Club event. great life, and I’ve been extremely fortunate. The
nourishing cocoon, your body OPEN FIRE: When the mercury drops,
relaxed and soothed as the hydration See racv.com.au/club-whats-on real success of being 100 is having had two very
Carbine Bar’s fire is lit, and it’s easy to
therapy takes effect. This is one happy marriages and a great family.”
while away a few hours in a comfortable
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indulgent way to get warm this winter, as is couch, enjoying the warmth of a fine whisky. For venue opening hours
the hot stone massage with aromatic oils or even a & bookings, visit Peg says her birthday celebrations exceeded all
The Members Lounge at Healesville Country Club &
facial, with hot towels and warm hands pampering and racv.com.au/clubbookings expectations, thanks to Club staff. “There is not one
Resort is another place you’ll find an open fire to sit
restoring your skin. thing I would have changed,” she says.
around to share good times with friends and family.
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JULY 2022
E AT &
DRINK
MEMBERS DINING ROOM NEWS
Authenticity
H
ospitality is not a job; it’s a passion,” says
TA S T E
Hafez Shkair, the new Members Dining Room
underpins the new manager.
additions to the Bistro “It is the same as hosting people in your home,
menu, and the Sri you want to give them the best that you have,”
OF HOME
he says. “Most important is the warm welcome,
Lankan fish curry takes attention to detail, meeting their requirements
and surrounding them with attention.”
home-inspired cooking BISTRO’S SRI LANKAN
to the next level with FISH CURRY. Hafez grew up in Damascus, Syria, which he says
IMAGE: MATT HARVEY is a beautiful town representing thousands of
stylish presentation years of culture, civilisation, art and music. “It was
full of colour, people, food, aroma and attracted
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six million tourists a year, and I find myself working
Lanka but the barramundi was more readily available
hef Dhammika Gunawardana, aka Dimmi (above), coconut milk – that’s how we eat it back home,” he says. in hospitality,” says Hafez, who speaks English,
here, and its flavour stands up well to spices. The result
has cooked thousands of dishes over his 15 years The curry is flavoured with Sri Lankan curry powder, French, Arabic and a little bit of Italian.
is a delicious creamy curry, with the heady flavours of
at City Club but a new dish on the Bistro menu is fennel, cumin seed, coriander, cinnamon, cardamon and
cinnamon, cardamom and other spices shining through.
particularly close to his heart. cloves, as well as curry leaves and pandan leaves, which His career took off at the palatial Emirates Palace
The Bistro dish is also served with traditional salads, one
have a grassy and nutty taste. in Abu Dhabi, where he worked with many famous
eggplant and one cucumber, and fermented rice.
The Sri Lankan fish curry, which is available for lunch and chefs and met Hollywood celebrities, presidents
dinner, is an authentic representation of the types of meals “Another way this dish is authentic is that we don’t strain and royalty. “I served Michael Jackson, Andrea
“Sri Lankan curries are usually hotter than curries from
Dimmi enjoyed when he was growing up. the sauce; you can see the onion and everything because Bocelli, Luciano Pavarotti, Meg Ryan and many
the south of India, but this one is a bit milder so it should
that’s the way we eat it back in Sri Lanka.” others.” says Hafez. “It was an amazing place.”
suit more people,” Dimmi says.
“There are many different fish curry dishes, but what
makes this one an authentic Sri Lankan curry is the Dimmi says tuna and marlin are commonly used in Sri He returned to Syria, but when war broke out,
The chef de partie attributes his love of cooking to his
he fled to Iraq and migrated with his family to
mother. “I was always keen to help my mum; cooking
Australia. He was offered jobs in Brisbane, Sydney
really touched me, that’s why I did it,” he says.
and Melbourne, but the RACV Club stood out for
N E W C LU B S PA R K L I N G Christian says the Club’s close its high standard of customer service. As a former
relationship with Tahbilk has allowed chef, he also appreciates the skill and artistry of
him to choose a high-quality product the Club’s chefs.
The addition of a sparkling (pictured at a moderate price for Members. Come and try something new off the
right) to the coterie of Club wines is menu in Bistro or attend a special “RACV Club goes the extra mile; they think outside
cause for celebration – after all that’s PA
“This sparkling has a creamy, almost P EI NRI N
D GC dining event in the Members Dining the box,” Hafez says. “We have the Bastille Day
what bubbly is all about. brioche, flavour and a layer of M Room. Check the What’s On page at dinner and truffle events coming up, for example,
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complexity on top, with a refreshing racv.com.au/club-whats-on and this is what makes the Club extra special.
“Sparkling is more than a wine, it’s a element of fresh fruits and mild citrus.”
celebration; it’s a welcome drink; it’s “I’m looking forward to making sure the Members
an aperitive,” says Club Sommelier PT For venue opening hours
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l Try the Club sparkling at the Club or
I ON
S
Dining Room is delivering to the maximum level
Christian Maier. “It’s a bonding wine, & bookings, visit
enjoy it at home through the Food@ and exceeding people’s expectations. I hope I can
and it sets you up for what’s to come, racv.com.au/clubbookings
Home service or Wine Club via be the person who helps provide that.”
be it a toast, meal or special occasion.” racv.com.au/wine-club
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YO U
& ME
G R E AT C O M B O
Club Members Fiona Barden and Jahn Buhrman say the Club’s evening
mahjong group is a great way to connect and have fun once a month
A
MAHJONG BUDDIES: JAHN BUHRMAN,
n interest in Spain planted the LEFT, AND FIONA BARDEN
seed for Fiona Barden and Jahn
Buhrman’s friendship, and it’s
grown into a shared love of the arts,
W H AT I S M A H J O N G ?
travel and mahjong.
Mahjong is a relatively modern game, “It’s fantastic to get new members,” Fiona says. “We
don’t take it so seriously that we score. We talk about
“I joined the Club when I moved to having developed in the 19th century in
books and movies, travel and family, and there’s men and
Melbourne 13 years ago because I China. Today it is played around the world women; it’s just easy going. Everyone gets to play with
wanted a place where I could find
and remains popular in Asia. It is similar to different people every month, and we are happy to assist
things to do and people to meet,”
beginners.”
Jahn says. “Even when I moved to the card game gin rummy.
Tassie for six years, I practically lived
Jahn says another intriguing part of the game is that it is
at the Club when I came to Melbourne
for theatre and events like the
A set of mahjong has 144 tiles and includes played differently in every country. “It’s interesting that
it has been adapted by different cultures.”
SQUASH NEWS
Melbourne Cup and the Australian Open.” 36 circle, 36 character and 36 bamboo
tiles (all known as suits), as well as 16 wind
Congratulations to the RACV Squash Section
Moving back to Melbourne in 2016, Jahn met tiles and 12 dragon tiles (honour tiles) FLEXIBLE ARRANGEMENTS
Fiona at a Spanish language class, which the Club for their outstanding results in the Club Circuit
and 4 flower and 4 season tiles
was offering at the time through CAE. The evening mahjong group usually meets on the first Competition.
(bonus tiles).
Wednesday of the month, starting with dinner in Bistro
“We just had some simpatico straight away,” Jahn says. at 6pm, and then play from 7.15pm to 9pm on Level 2. “Coming out of Covid, we’ve had a most
“Fiona was going to Spain, and I was going to do the The goal is to reach certain
Camino again, so we were doing Spanish together.” They successful season,” RACV Squash Section
combinations of 14 tiles “The Club is very good. They provide the mahjong sets,
soon discovered a shared interest in mahjong. and there is no cost to play the game,” Fiona says. “You President Geoff Chambers says. The haul
before your opponents.
can join us for dinner or just for the mahjong.” for the different grades included three blue
EMPHASIS ON FUN
pennant flags (premiers) and three red flag
Jahn says the group is almost like a big family. “Most of
“I remember playing mahjong as a child,” Fiona says. (runners up). “No RACV team finished worse
us have families scattered around, so it’s nice to have
“My grandmother was a great traveller and picked up a than 5th, so all were competitive,” Geoff says.
that connection with other people,” she says. “I look
mahjong set in her travels to China, well before China
forward to it every month.”
was open, and she had a beautiful ivory and bamboo set,
Fiona says member interest groups are
which I now have.”
a great way to socialise, but the day-time
sessions don’t always suit those with work or
Jahn says she played mahjong when she lived in N A
Indonesia, but the game can become too competitive,
family commitments. It’s one reason she set up an JOI Want to learn a new skill or socialise If you would like to join a member
evening book group, after joining the Club 16 years ago,
which was why she was drawn to the evening mahjong in a unique way? The Club’s special interest group or to find out more,
and joined the evening mahjong group a few years later.
group that Fiona facilitates at the Club. interest groups include mahjong, call our Club Events team on
“People are often busy during the day, even if they’re bridge, solo, cycling, squash, travel, (03) 9944 8888 or email
“It is a great group: relaxed and fun. Fiona makes it that G
way. There’s no stress, and we are able to play at different
retired,” she says. “This way you can catch people after RO UP books, art, and craft. clubevents@racv.com.au
work if you want to.” The evening mahjong group has
levels, depending on our experience.”
welcomed five new members this year.
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FA M I LY
TIME
RECIPROCAL CLUB
STRIKING GOLD If Canada is on your bucket list, then
here’s a first-class destination to include
The Goldfields region has a treasure
trove of adventures for families The Arbutus Club in Vancouver’s Shaughnessy
neighbourhood prides itself on being a family-friendly
destination. It’s one place you can take teenagers and
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he reopening of RACV Goldfields Resort is a golden know they’ll be off their devices – at least for a few hours.
opportunity for families to design a fun getaway.
The club is situated on seven acres and has 11 tennis
Not only can you get back to nature and discover
courts (indoor and outdoor), a NHL-sized ice rink and mini
the historical significance of nearby towns, visitors can
rink, a six-lane 25m swimming pool, a basketball court, a
also enjoy a unique art activity in the new ArtHouse.
fitness centre, five squash courts and a pickleball court. If
ArtHouse (pictured left) is a new multi- you’re unfamiliar with pickleball, it’s a
purpose building within Goldfields low-impact sport that combines elements of tennis,
Resort, which has reopened following badminton and table tennis, and it’s fun to try.
the completion of extensive repairs
to flooding and storm damage. Enjoy a meal in the family-style bistro and find out what
activities are on in the family room when you’re there.
ARTHOUSE OPENING If you’re sans kids, then unwind in the hot tub, steam
room, and sauna, or book for a Smoothie Body Glow, which
The current exhibit was inspired
includes a warm milk and honey body wrap, at the Spa.
by the work and practices of
Creswick artist Victor Litherland
The Arbutus Club is located 10 minutes from downtown
(1897-1978), who set up his easel on
Vancouver and Stanley Park, a magnificent 400ha
the streets of Creswick to capture the
oasis that has marked trails and old-growth
buildings, trees and local people.
cedar forests. In summer you can enjoy
Parents and children alike are invited to the sandy beaches, and in winter
spend time in the ArtHouse and colour in the there are five ski resorts nearby.
outline drawings provided or complete their own sketch For breathtaking views of the city,
of Creswick. Pacific Ocean, Gulf Islands and
Visitors can add their artwork to the ArtHouse mural or snowy peaks, take the Skyride
keep it as a souvenir. Look out for changing exhibitions aerial tramway to the top of
and activities at ArtHouse throughout the year. Grouse Mountain.
As a member of the RACV Club,
TRAILBLAZING OPTION you have exclusive access to 150 of
the finest reciprocal clubs around the
Another way to explore the Goldfield region is by PYE FRRPI EANC
MI L Club Members save more when world. The Arbutus Club is a modern
bike. The 58km Leanganook Track takes you through
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staying at any RACV Resort. recreation complex with first-class food
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Castlemaine, Bendigo and Ballarat, but you can opt to and beverage services. Many other reciprocal
cover a distance that suits the family. Book your next stay at RACV clubs also offer accommodation.
Goldfields Resort at
You’ll ride past plantations, apple orchards and mine O
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racv.com.au/goldfields l Club Members need to arrange a letter of
relics from the gold-rush era, with a chance to stop for a
coffee and return to Goldfields Resort for family friendly introduction prior to their visit. To find out more,
dining at Three Founders, which has a kids’ menu. call Club Membership on 1300 501 501.
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Along with kayaking, fishing, surfing, kiteboarding
South Australia is perfect for Club Members who want a little more from and stand-up paddleboards, you can swim with giant For those who want a little more, a
their travel, with a wealth of experiences for a memorable road trip cuttlefish at Stoney Point between May and August or, if South Australian self-drive getaway
you dare, go shark cage diving at Port Lincoln. is easy and has something for every
I
kind of travel goal.
t’s no secret that South Australia has For a luxurious Adelaide Hills stay, try Mount Lofty
Head inland and walk, or 4WD, through the 1.5 billion-
amazing wineries but you’ll find House, a mid-19th century property with RACV Club Members save more on
year-old Gawler Ranges, stop at the Pildappa Rock wave
there’s so much more to adore views across Piccadilly Valley. Indulge amazing travel experiences in South
formation or visit the Southern Hemisphere’s second- Australia. For more information, visit
on a road trip. in a degustation dinner at the Three-
largest granite monolith at Mt Widunna. racv.com.au/south-australia
Hat Hardy’s Verandah.
For Club Members who
CLARE VALLEY
attended the d’Arenberg FLEURIEU
event in the Members
PENINSULA Head 90 minutes northwest from Adelaide to Clare
Dining Room last month, Valley, a region rich in geological wonders, quaint farm KANGAROO ISLAND
there’s the chance About 40 minutes south towns, and an abundance of 5-star wineries.
of Adelaide, the Fleurieu Kangaroo Island (Karta Pintingga) is a 45-minute ferry
to visit the Fleurieu
Peninsula has stunning ride away from the mainland. Australia’s third-largest
Peninsula and see the Bike the 33km Riesling Trail to sample the region’s most
beaches, historic towns island has natural wonders such as Flinders Chase
amazing d’Arenberg famous export. Visit Sevenhills Cellar, Clare Valley’s
and 40-plus galleries along National Park, and Seal Bay Conservation Park. The
Cube and have a oldest winery, and tour Martindale Hall, a living pastoral
the Fleurieu Art Trail, which white sands and clear aquamarine waters of Vivionne
winemaking experience. museum that reflects life in the 1800s to early 1900s.
D’ARENBERG CUBE. takes in McLaren Vale, Goolwa, Bay also impress, as do the two kilometres of dunes here.
Add to that giant monoliths, FLEURIEU PENINSULA and Cape Jervis. A bike tour is a In the heart of Clare Valley, the Spring Gully Water activities include kayak trips, snorkelling, scuba
ancient landscapes, pink lakes, relaxing way to visit key wineries or Conservation Park is filled with native flora and fauna, diving, and cruising to see bottlenose dolphins. Finish
and thrilling marine activities, and try a McLaren’s winemaking tour. and on your drive back to Adelaide, travel via Lake the day with local seafood such as oysters, marron,
you can see how South Australia is the Bumbunga to admire the bubble-gum pink water created abalone and King George whiting, while you sip on local
perfect road-trip destination. Victor Harbor is home to sea lions, seals, dolphins by changes in salinity. wines and take in the relaxing coastal views.
and, in winter, whales. Get a front row seat with Big
ADELAIDE Duck Boat Tours and Spirit of the Coorong and Helivista.
OYSTER FARM,
Adelaide offers a plethora of cultural, historical, and
EYRE PENINSULA COFFIN BAY
gourmet experiences, all within a 20-minute drive of
the CBD. Along with Adelaide Central Market and an If seafood and water activities excite you, take a road
eclectic array of restaurants, cafés and rooftop bars, the trip to Eyre Peninsula, a region the size of Switzerland.
city also boasts 60 wineries and 40 cellar doors.
Sample oysters, rock lobster, tuna and abalone on the
Illuminate Adelaide kicks off in July with a month-long spectacular 700km Seafood Frontier route from Whyalla
celebration of art, sound and light, and the Adelaide (four hours from Adelaide) to Ceduna (eight hours).
Oval is considered one of the world’s most scenic Oyster lovers can shuck their own on a fun-filled three-
stadiums, with a twilight roof climb the ultimate thrill. hour oyster farm tour in Coffin Bay.
ADELAIDE
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RIVERBANK
W H AT ’ S O N T H I S M O N T H
WINE BAR Wine Bar CITY
J U LY WEDNESDAYS
JAZZ NIGHT
5.30pm-
8.30pm
$30pp JAZZ VS ROCK
BOOK Library CITY Whether you enjoy
1 LIBRARY
BORROWING
Library
9am-5pm
CITY INTERNATIONAL
COOL CLIMATE
Level 2
6.30pm-11pm
CITY
$150pp
GROUP 4 From 7.15pm laidback melodies or
COMPETITION Mon-Fri WINE SHOW solid rock, the Club is
Until 29 July 21 MORNING
MOVEMENT
8-8.45am ONLINE
VIA ZOOM
catering for different
WITH FRAN musical tastes this
9 BOOK Clubroom LEVEL 2
4 MORNING
PILATES
8-8.45am ONLINE
VIA ZOOM
GROUP 2 11.15 start CITY
MAHJONG Clubroom LEVEL 2
month. Bassist Dan
Gordon and the Mood
WITH CARLA GROUP 10am-1pm CITY
Merchants are playing in
11 MORNING
PILATES
8-8.45am ONLINE
VIA ZOOM KENNETH Clubroom LEVEL 2 the Wine Bar at City Club on
SUPERVISED Clubroom CITY PARK 11am-noon CITY
WITH CARLA July 20, while the INXS tribute band,
BRIDGE 9am-1pm LECTURE
INXSIVE (right), are set to raise the roof at
SUPERVISED Clubroom LEVEL 2 Healesville on 30 July.
KIDS Level 2 CITY THURSDAY Carbine Bar CITY
BRIDGE 9.45am- CITY
MAGIC 10.30am- $20pp TRIVIA 6.30pm-8pm $10pp
1pm
MASTERCLASS 11.30am NIGHT
12 MORNING YOGA
WITH KATHY
8am-8.45am ONLINE
VIA ZOOM 22 DINE WITH A Level 2 CITY
29 MOTORING 5.30pm- LEVEL 2
CHAMPION 6.30pm-11pm $110pp INTERESTS 6.30pm CITY
5 MORNING
YOGA
8-8.45am ONLINE
VIA ZOOM STEVE GROUP $10pp
WITH KATHY TRAVEL Clubroom LEVEL 2 MONEGHETTI
GROUP 2 11am- CITY
12.30pm 30 KENNETH PARK 10am-noon EXTERNAL
TRAVEL
GROUP 1
Clubroom
10am-noon
CITY 23 TOUR DE FRANCE
SPIN CLASS
Fitness
Centre
CITY WALKING TOUR DEPARTS
SPRING STREET
VIRTUAL 5.30pm- ONLINE 9am-noon
ART 6.30pm VIA ZOOM
6 DUPLICATE
BRIDGE
Clubroom
9.45am-1pm
LEVEL 2
CITY GROUP INXSIVE: THE 6.45pm- HEALESVILLE
25 MORNING
PILATES
8-8.45am ONLINE
VIA ZOOM
INXS TRIBUTE
DINNER
10.30pm $135pp
13 DUPLICATE
BRIDGE
Clubroom
9.45am-1pm
LEVEL 2
CITY
WITH CARLA
WINE BAR Wine Bar CITY
WEDNESDAYS
TASTE OF FRANCE
5.30pm-
6.30pm
$30pp SUPERVISED
BRIDGE
Clubroom
9.45am-1pm
CITY
31 SUNDAY FILM:
THE DUKE
Theatrette
4pm-6pm
CITY
$25pp
14 MORNING
MOVEMENT
8-8.45am ONLINE
VIA ZOOM
WITH FRAN
EVENING Clubroom CITY ANNUAL BIG Library CITY
MAHJONG 7pm-9pm BOOK SALE 9am-5pm
SOLO Clubroom CITY
UNTIL 29 JULY CPL EURB P A
M
GROUP 9am-1pm A
CK
P
BASTILLE MDR CITY 26 MORNING 8-8.45am ONLINE
7 MORNING 8-8.45am ONLINE
S
YOGA WITH VIA ZOOM
MOVEMENT VIA ZOOM DAY DINNER 6.30pm- $120pp
KATHY
WITH FRAN 10pm
E
VE S
MAHJONG Clubroom CITY 18 MORNING 8-8.45am ONLINE
PARLIAMENT
HOUSE
Library
11am-noon
EXTERNAL
NT
GROUP 10am-1pm PILATES VIA ZOOM
LIBRARY
WITH CARLA
TOUR
We have exciting events planned
BOX OFFICE MDR & Her CITY SUPERVISED Clubroom CITY
PACKAGE Majesty’s $270pp BRIDGE 9.45am-1pm 27 DUPLICATE
BRIDGE
Clubroom
9.45am-1pm
LEVEL 2
CITY
for July and August, including
HAMILTON Theatre tours, lectures and wine tastings.
5pm-10pm
19 MORNING YOGA
WITH KATHY
8am-8.45am ONLINE
VIA ZOOM 28 MORNING
MOVEMENT
8-8.45am ONLINE
VIA ZOOM
Bookmark our What’s On page for
the latest information at
SOCIAL Billiards CITY WITH FRAN
8-BALL Room $20pp racv.com.au/club-whats-on
From 6pm 20 DUPLICATE
BRIDGE
Clubroom
9.45am-1pm
LEVEL 2
CITY SOLO Clubroom CITY
GROUP 9am-1pm Plan and book ahead for your
next visit to the Club at
ICON & MUSEUM Wine Cellar CITY racv.com.au/clubbookings
CLUB EVENTS Information in Highlights and the events listed in this calendar WINE 6.30pm- $50pp
were correct at the time of publication. However, changes in TASTING 8.30pm
circumstances may impact on the accuracy of this information.
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TRAVEL &
EXPERIENCES
BON
APPÉTIT
EXPO
Celebrate Bastille Day with a
Gâteau St Honoré from Le Petit Gâteau Saturday 3 September, 2022
Free entry, 10am – 5pm.
Chocolate choux filled with hazelnut mousseline, salted caramel RACV City Club, Level 2.
cremeux, milk chocolate chantilly and sable Breton We invite you to come along and be inspired, speak
to experts and book exclusive travel deals with our
trusted travel partners across tours, cruising, holiday
Le Petit Gâteau is renowned for its extraordinary creations for packages and more.
special days throughout the year, and these cakes sell out fast.
To order the Bastille Day Cake, please call 03 9944 8893. Exclusive travel deals and prizes to be won.
Find out more at racv.com.au/travelexpo
It’s available from Tuesday, 12 July to Thursday, 14 July only. Pre-order by 3pm, 12 July.You can also read
