Serendipity Summer 2015

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Have you seen the goodies that are mounted up in the foyer? Barbecues, outdoor furniture, homewares, linen, cushions, lawn mower, garden goodies, hoses and more valued at over $5,000.

You could be going home with one of these gifts and it’s so easy to enter. Each time you accumulate a $20 spend, you will receive an entry ticket into the draw. Keep these tickets safe and on Sunday 20th December, join us for the big draw starting at 3pm sharp. Drop your entry tickets into the barrel from 2.45 to 3pm. You even need to bring a trailer!!! Check the website for conditions of entry.

Serendipity Summer newsletter 2015

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Community Christmas events 2

Membership renewals 3

Island Explorer 4

Morning Melodies 5

Joey's Kids Club - Joe Avati - 6Diana Trask - Bingo - Remembrance Day

Islanders Day Club 7

Welfare advice 8Members survey

Blokes in the Kitchen 9Men's Shed

What's coming up? 10

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Having a Christmas Party?Check out our Christmas party menus on our website. There’s still time to book. Prices start from $25 per person for a 2 course meal.

Christmas trading hoursWe are closed on Christmas Day reopening on Boxing Day from noon until late. Public holiday hours are from noon until late. Summer trading hours are Monday to Saturday 9am to 1am and Sunday 10am to midnight.

www.pirsl.com.au/special-limited-offer-for-christmas-party-functions/

Sunday 20th December at 3pm, ANZAC room

Members Christmas DrawColossal

We thank... Capeview Mitre 10, South Coast Furnishings and Bay Living

for their help with these beautiful items!

An event for the whole family to enjoy. Come early and let the kids burn up some energy on the free rides and amusements proudly sponsored by your Club, Phillip Island RSL and the Cowes Community Bendigo Bank:• Giant slide• Water balls• Cup & Saucer• Mini bikes• Animal petting zoo• Christmas decoration craft activity – 5.30pm to 7.30pm – PIRSL Marquee• Face painting from 5 to 7.30pm – PIRSL Marquee• Pockets the Clown

• And the big arrival of Santa on board a 3 wheel trike at 6.30pm• Meet and greet Santa between 6.30 and 7.30pm – PIRSL Marquee• Free trike rides 6.30 to 7.30pm

Musical entertainment commences from the outdoor stage from 7.30pm and Carols from 8pm. The big crescendo…..fireworks…start at 9.30pm over Westernport Bay.Community sausage sizzles, donuts and coffee are available too. Don’t forget to check out the Cowes Primary School, Cowes

after school care and the Phillip Island Early Learning Centre’s arts projects on display near the PIRSL marquee – beautiful Christmas banners!

Please check the PIRSL website and facebook page for updates on the event – particularly if the weather looks inclement. If the event is cancelled due to gale force winds/torrential rain, it will be relocated to The Adventure Resort – full details will be available from www.phillipislandrsl.com.au


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Community Christmas eventsLIGHT UP COWES FOR CHRISTMAS Saturday 12th December from 10am to 4pm – Town Square, Cowes Cultural Centre, presented by our local tourism authority – Phillip Island Tourism & Business Association and its team of volunteers.

COWES COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONSTuesday 15th December from 5pm Cowes foreshore, on the Esplanade and lawn area.

• Local buskers from 10am• Santa arrives to town on board a 3 wheel trike at noon to 3pm• Facepainting from noon to 3pm (gold coin donation)• Max the Magician and roving magic 1 to 3pm• Bumper boats $8 per ride from 10am to 3pm

Plus lots of great shopping specials from participating Cowes businesses. Make sure you pick up a copy of the Phillip Island & San Remo Advertiser on 9th December to check out all the specials. Pick up a shopping card and each time you spend money in the participating shops, your

card will be stamped. Once you have collected five stamps, place your shopping card into the giant Post Box located in the Town Square. There are Phillip Island Experiences to be won!Thank you First National Real Estate and Anchor Belle Caravan Park for their contribution.

Make sure you renew your membership before 31st December 2015 to avoid losing your bonus points.

• RSL Rewards bonus points• Monthly RSL Rewards competitions• RSL Rewards booth random instant prizes• Discounts on food and beverages at both the PIRSL and the 19th Hole Bar & Function Centre• Exclusive Member meal deals• Free courtesy bus pick-ups on Friday nights

MEMBER MEAL DEAL FOR

DECEMBERUse your RSL Rewards card during December and receive

15 per cent off your meals and beverages Monday to Friday (except Wednesday)

lunch and dinner! This offer is not valid with Christmas packages or

general functions.

• Free membership for your children to Joey’s Kids Club which has its own benefits• Access to our welfare services• Separate TAB• Separate kids area• Reciprocal rights at other RSL’s• Discounts on functions held at our venues


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Membership renewalsYour Phillip Island RSL membership is now due and can be renewed at the venue or over the phone 5952 1004 - Option 2 during business hours.

You can even pay for your membership using your bonus points - $25 = 2,500 points and $30 = 3,000 points.

As a member of Phillip Island RSL, your benefits are:

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The Phillip Island RSL express its gratitude and thanks for the generous contributions made from our local

community for Remembrance Day. Over $10,500 was raised from poppy sales thanks to our dedicated team

of volunteers. These funds will assist programs specificially for our veterans and Service members.

Thank you.Tom Mallaghan, President

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A brand new attraction is being trialled this summer for Phillip Island. Designed to give Phillip Island a real point of difference from other holiday locations, this attraction is targeting visitors and the local community alike and, is absolutely free!

The Island Explorer is a 55 seat bus that will operate seven days a week from 28th December through until mid March 2016 visiting major attractions and locations around San Remo and the Island.

It’s an initiative developed by Phillip Island Nature Parks, Bass Coast Shire Council, Destination Phillip Island and Phillip Island RSL in a bid to reduce the number

of vehicles on our roads over the peak season and to offer an alternative to beach goers, who can leave their vehicle at home or at two Park and Ride locations.Visitors and locals can drop their car at the Phillip Island RSL and catch the 10.04 bus and sit back as the Island Explorer takes you on a round trip of Phillip Island and San Remo stopping at most of the major attractions and be back for lunch by noon...or for the savvy beach goers, take the 10am Island Explorer from Cowes to Smiths Beach for a morning of swimming or rockpooling and then at 12.40, head to Newhaven/San Remo for lunch and catch the 15.10pm bus to be back in Cowes for dinner.

Supporting attractions and partners have collaborated to provide all passengers with a list of special offers exclusive to coach users. Everyone is invited to provide feedback which will be collated and used for future funding of this pilot project.

Timetables are available from: • Visitor Information Centres, Cowes and Newhaven; • Penguin Parade• The Nobbies• Phillip Island RSL• The Koala Conservation Centre • Grand Prix Circuit• Rhyll Trout Farm• A Maze’N Things• Churchill Island• Chocolate Factory• The Big Wave• Silverwater Resort

www.phillipislandrsl.com.au

Jump on board the Island Explorer!


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Morning Melodies is a monthly musical program held on the last Tuesday of each month between February and November, primarily targeting senior members of our community but of course, all are welcome*. Complimentary tea and coffee is served from 10am. There is a special $10 lunch meal which includes a main meal, $1 keno voucher, and two entries to the door prize draw. The Show starts at 10.30am sharp. Bookings are essential – contact 03 59521004 and ask for Anni. Large groups of over six must book at least 7 days ahead. Bookings are only taken for the current show only. There are no long term bookings taken. (*Sorry no children)

Announcing 2016 Morning Melodies program

FEBRUARYTuesday 23rd

What’s New Pussy CatTom Jones & friends tribute show

MARCHTuesday 29th

A Tribute to Elvis starring Andrew Portelli – Great classic hits

APRILTuesday 26th

Tribute to the ANZACS starring Chris Doheny’s songs from the great wars

MAYTuesday 31st

Kiss Me Sgt Major Show starring Sentimental Journey

JUNETuesday 28th

Song and Dance Man starring Brendan Scott

JULYTuesday 26th

The Roy Orbison Show starring Glenn Douglas

AUGUSTTuesday 30th

Hit Parade starring Glen Starr, the ultimate 50’s and 60’s flashback show

SEPTEMBERTuesday 27th

A Day in the Life of John Lennon starring Adam Palmer

OCTOBERTuesday 25th

A Tribute to Frank Sinatra by Davey d.

NOVEMBERTuesday 29th

Christmas Show starring Issi Dye

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Throughout January, Joey’s can enjoy:

• Free lunch Monday to Friday (with every main meal purchased)

• Free face painting at lunch time (gold coin donation for non member kids)

• Free Summer Carnival ride between 26th December and 26th January 2016. Join your children today – it’s easy – it’s free – download the membership form from our website or pick one up from the Bistro.

Up close and personal with Diana Trask A very special performance was held on 6th October with Australian country singer who made “Oh Boy” famous back in the 60’s – Diana Trask. This event came as a result of a conversation with member, Kaye Cannin who talked the Phillip Island RSL into conducting a

special one off lunch time concert. “The Club was sceptical but I knew I could get the numbers, so I rounded up all the regional Probus groups and within a month, I’d sold 200 tickets….the Club was ecstatic and literally ate their words” said Kaye. The Committee, Management and Staff from Phillip Island RSL express their sincere thanks and gratitude to Kaye for this outstanding outcome!


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Joey's Kids Club

Continues each Thursday afternoon throughout January from 12.30pm in the ANZAC Room – eyes down at 1pm

BOOKINGS CAN BE

MADE BY VISITING

www.phillipislandrsl.com.au


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2016 Calendar1st FEBRUARY We are having an easy day with a bit of Trivia and a chat about our holidays and looking back over the past few years at photos taken of some of our trips on a DVD.

8th FEBRUARY We are going to start off with Trivia and some puzzles to keep our minds alert ready for a wonderful year ahead.

15th FEBRUARY We are having a lovely lady coming today to tell us about the history of the Phillip Island Cemetery...and from what I have heard it is very interesting.

22nd FEBRUARY We are having a BBQ on the beach today, almost….on the lawns, opposite the Continental Hotel and the Waves Apartments. Hamburgers and sausages will be supplied, you just need to bring a small salad, a chair, knife, fork and plate, other details later.

29th FEBRUARY Five Mondays this month, WOW. We will all play Musical Bingo, with a prize for all winners. Being Leap Year, we will discuss an idea for that day, when it gets closer, so have a think and put your suggestion in the suggestion box.

7th MARCH We are doing Easter Craft with the girls, boys can join in or play Darts and Pool.

14th MARCH Is A HOLIDAY, it is Labour Day, enjoy the long weekend.

21st MARCH A speaker from the RACV is talking about personal and home safety, and healthy aging and staying connected

28th MARCH Easter Monday, hope you had a good Easter.

4th APRIL We are playing games, Family Feud?

11th APRIL We are playing Ten Pin Bowls and staying for lunch, cost to be announced, mixed sandwiches and hot chips, salads for vegetarians and Gluten Free people only.

18th APRIL We are doing craft and Trivia, boys to play billiards and darts.

25th APRIL We have a holiday for ANZAC Day.

2nd MAY Dine Out day, we will meet at the Fat Seagull opposite Anything Goes at 11.30am for a lovely lunch and a drink or two before lunch.

9th MAY Corn in the Hole and Indoor Bowls today so pick your team and get ready.

16th MAY We are going on a tour of the National Vietnam Veterans Museum and lunch. We will be carpooling today, Bill to organise. If not enough cars, we will use the RSL bus.

23rd MAY We are having a speaker from the Stroke Foundation providing us good information on what to do if you have to care for someone and other relevant information.

30th MAY A bus trip into the City today, going to the Aquarium first, and then onto Docklands for shopping,a look at the Melbourne Star and a lovely counter lunch at the pub. All costs closer to the day. It will be subsidised for the members who attend.

Islanders Day Club

The Club meets every Monday atthe Phillip Island RSL’s ANZAC room excluding public holidays.

FOR MORE

INFORMATION

CONTACT

Welfare

Co-ordinator

5952 1004 BH

On behalf of Phillip Island RSL, a big thank you to the 115 Service members who took the time to complete our first Service members survey during October.

It was pleasing to see that awareness levels of our main Welfare services was fairly high:Medical transport 67%Men’s Shed 67%Morning Melodies 60%

The services that had low awareness included:Pension advice, Islander’s Day Club, Wheel chair and scooter hire and Service Members Eat Free (specific times of the year).

Surprisingly, only 20% of Service members access our Welfare services. 50% are aware of our Welfare Co-ordinator.

Contact Annie Brookes during business hours for more information regarding these Welfare activities.

Note: The PIRSL Welfare vehicles will have very limited services over the Christmas and New Year period (23rd December to 13th January). Contact Annie Brookes for assistance if required.

Service member survey – thank you


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Annie is experienced in aged care matters and can assist with information about many health issues, particularly those related to the ex-service community. Phillip Island RSL together with Phillip Island Community Adult Learning are presenting Positive Ageing Expo on Wednesday 17th February 2016 from 10am to 4pm at the 19th Hole Bar & Function Centre, Phillip Island Golf club.This Expo has been initiated to provide our local veterans and ageing population on the different types of aged care services to support them, their carers and families to make the best positive choices to enable them to still be active in their community and to remain in their homes for as long as can be.

Key note speakers from:• National Gateway Aged Care Assessment• Council of the Aged• Beyond Blue• Carers Victoria

The Expo will consist of Exhibitors representing a variety of personal and home assistance services

– from transport providers, local health services, social and wellness programs, medical, pharmaceutical, emergency services to Department of Veterans Affairs.

It’s free to attend and Rotary will be cooking a sausage sizzle.

The PIRSL Welfare Co ordinator Annie Brookes provides advice and support to members of the ex-service community, their families and carers.

Do you have furniture needing repair? Maybe a loose or broken leg to a table/chair? The arm of a chair? Any type of furniture timber or metal? If so, the men at the Phillip Island RSL Community Men’s Shed are available to help you with your repairs. Repairs are carried out at reasonable charges with all proceeds going back

into the Shed. Pictured here is David Hawker (above) restoring a 100 year plus American rocking chair, Franz Kirsch with a recently repaired deck chair and John Stott (above right) making new beehive frames. The Shed has an array of carpentry and metalworking tools just waiting to be used by the team.

Get your repairs done in time for the summer holidays.

Contact Terry Heffernan on 0438 808 428.

he Men’s Shed will be closed for holidays from 17th December to 19th January 2016.


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The recent six week Blokes in the Kitchen program conducted at the Phillip Island Golf Club, has produced 10 budding home chefs thanks to a community initiative supported by Bass Coast Health and the Phillip Island RSL.Local chef, Manny Vella taught the 10 “blokes” cooking skills for healthy eating, adapting basic ingredients to a variety of dishes. Each week, meals were prepared and later enjoyed by the participants, forging new friendships and even recipe swaps!The kitchen at the 19th Hole Bar & Function Centre was used as a hands-on classroom using portable gas burners.

9 Blokes Graduate from Kitchen!!!

Participant Tony Carraro said "Congratulations to everyone associated with the cooking program. I found it informative plus the added benefit of meeting other like minded men.”Blokes in the Kitchen DIY Kit is being developed by Bass Coast Health and will be available to community groups who are interested in conducting a similar program.

Contact Health Promotion on 5671 9213 for more information.

Congratulations to our “blokes”Ken Kruger, Rod Cameron, Peter Clayton, Peter Pringle, Simon Pollard, David Sharman, Tony Carraro, Bernie Billman, Tony Andrews and Wayne Cole.Phillip Island RSL Community

Men’s Shed to the rescue!!


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• Light Up Cowes Christmas Shopping & Family Fun 12th December

• Cowes Night Market 12th December, 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd January - 5pm to 9pm

• Cowes Community Christmas Celebrations 15th December from 5pm

• Carols by Candlelight San Remo 18th December from 5pm

• PIRSL Members Colossal Christmas Draw 20th December at 3pm

• Churchill Island Farmers Market 26th December, 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th January - 8am to 1pm

• Island Summer Carnival 26th December - 6pm to 10pm

• Phillip Island Penguin Swim Classic 3rd January 8am

• Joe Avati – world renowned comedian 8th January - 8pm

• Kustom Nationals 8th January

• Bass Coast Summer Agricultural Show 9th January - 8am to 5pm

• Kilcunda Lobster Festival 24th January - 9am to 5pm

For more information click on...

www.visitphillipisland.com/events

Bass Coast Vietnam Veterans get together

Melbourne Cup Celebrations

Melbourne Cup Celebrations

Remembrance Day

Touring Car MastersMorning Melodies

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