COMMODORE’S CABARET DINNER

The Commodore, Jacq Heffernan, was determined the Covid impact on the annual dinner should be minimal so Saturday 28 August 2021 was confirmed and numbers set at 120, though be it, still no dancing. The event was fully booked early with the promise of fine food, the chance to dress to the nines and to enjoy a variety of Club members perform in cabaret. Several past Commodores were in attendance with a special welcome to Barbara Page, wife of the late Commodore Peter Page. Following the serving of canapés our MC for the evening, Mark Hutton, introduced the first act, The Forestays; Ann-Marie Meegan – violin, Inese Lainis – violin, Kirsten Roper – violin and Richard Lea – cello. They performed Pachelbel’s Canon to huge applause and accolades. A magnificent start to the entertainment. Following the main course the second act, Matt Guy, sang and played the guitar and was joined for a second song by his brother. Another great performance. By the time dessert and coffee were served the evening was

in full swing and in anticipation of the grand final act which was The Sassy Ladies from the Social Activities giving their interpretation of the classic Time Warp from The Rocky Horror Show. The group comprised our own Commodore, Jacq Heffernan, Jenny Murton, Caroline Holdt, Rosemary Gould and the amazing choreographer Giorgi Gauci. The group gave it their all in full costume and stole the show. It’s going to be hard to top the event for next year and having our own members perform was amazing and who knows what will happen in the future. A big thank you to the front of house staff who kept the evening rolling with very few hiccups. It was definitely a night to remember so diarise it for next year.

Rosemary Gould Chair Social Activities Associations