Winter Talk of the Town 2023

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Hello Members,

The 2023 Club Director Elections have now completed, and our Annual General Meeting was held on 30th April. I would like to thank those members who took the time to vote and show their support and interest in what is happening at your three Clubs. I am honoured and appreciate the support shown towards me and my fellow Board Members. I know that I write on their behalf when I say congratulations to Terry O’Loughlin who was elected as Snr. Vice President, Jack Miller Vice President, and Gary Callaghan Treasurer. As Club President I am very happy to work with this very experienced team.

On behalf of you all I would like to welcome our new Board Member Liz Star who formerly worked at the Club as Entertainment Manager for 20 years. We are happy to have another female on our team.

It is with sadness we accepted the resignation of Ange Humphries, who was a dedicated Board member for seven years. Ange was extremely passionate about our Club, Members and Community. Her knowledge and experience were very much appreciated. It was a difficult decision for Ange to make, but we all thank Ange for the time that she devoted to our Club, and we wish her every success in her future endeavours.

The Board and Executive Team have a busy year ahead as we move along with the Parkside Lifestyle Community Over 55’s Development and several other important matters which I hope will please our members and add to the future of our Club's longevity.

Our Clubs are offering good entertainment and music for our members to enjoy. You can have a dance or sit back and relax and enjoy the great shows on Saturday nights at Workers Blacktown. Why not have a date night with dinner and a show and spoil the special person that is important in your life.

I am also pleased to remind Members that we have many Sporting Bodies including Indoor and Outdoor Bowls, Mens & Ladies Golf, Billiards & Snooker, Cricket, Soccer, Rugby League, Baseball, Darts, Fishing & Small Boats. If you know someone who could be interested, they can contact the sporting body concerned who would be happy to help them out. It can be social or competition and is a great way to make new friends and enjoy your leisure time.

Our membership list is growing fast, so please make everyone feel welcome when they attend your Clubs. It is good so see our members enjoying what’s on offer or meeting up with their friends.

On behalf of the Board of Directors and myself please accept our deepest sympathy if you have lost loved ones or friends since my last report. It is a difficult time for all concerned so please take care and try and spend time with your friends to help you get through this difficult time.

Now we are in the winter months, so please keep warm, take care and be kind to each other.

President Workers Lifestyle Group

Weekly Member Specials

Hello members,

Welcome to the winter issue of Talk of the Town.

We are now on the other side of an AGM and an election of the Board of Directors. I thank every member who participated in either event as your engagement and input into the future of your club is so crucial. From here, there will be an election every year as we commence our triennial elections, which is three Directors going up for election each year.

My congratulations go to our team of Directors who have returned to their roles, including our President Kay Kelly, Senior Vice President Terry O’Loughlin, Junior Vice President Jack Miller, Treasurer Gary Callaghan and Directors, George Vella, Murray Searle, Brett Fielding and Paul Hayes.

I would like to thank our outgoing Director, Ange Humphries, for her seven years of service. Ange has stood down to focus on her many other commitments, including her role as an elected Councillor with Parramatta City Council.

We are pleased to welcome your new Director, Liz Star. Liz will be a familiar face to many, having served as Entertainment Manager at Workers, and has been responsible for many of the iconic acts having performed in the Diamond Showroom for over 20 years.

Speaking of your President, Kay Kelly, it is my great pleasure to announce that Kay was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award for her 50 years of service to Workers Lifestyle Group at the recent Clubs & Community Awards.

Kay has been nominated for the Club Person of the Year, a prestigious award that acknowledges Kay for going above and beyond to provide an extraordinary contribution to the community. Kay’s nomination recognised her for being a respected leader within the club industry and Blacktown community as well as forging the way as a female Club President and female business owner.

Rather than winning that award, our industry body ClubsNSW, deemed it appropriate to award her the Lifetime Achievement Award, an extremely exclusive award that has only been granted on several previous occasions. I offer my heartfelt congratulations to Kay.

Kay, we couldn’t be prouder of this well-deserved award recognising you for your outstanding service to us and to your community.

Your club was also recognised for our work within the community. In the category of Health Care, we received the award that recognised your club for supporting and improving the physical health of the community through our ‘Western Sydney Changing Diabetes’ program.

This program, run in conjunction with Western Sydney Diabetes and Novo Nordisk, aims to defeat diabetes within the Blacktown region. In 2022, we committed $500,000 over five years to the cause, with Sisu Health stations, healthy cooking classes, diabetes detection program and healthy menu options some of the real-life ways that we are demonstrating our commitment to a healthier community.

We were finalists in many other categories including Arts & Culture for our Indigenous artwork program, Education for Creating Resilient Kids, Heart of the Community for our work with BYSA; and Mental & Social Wellbeing for our Domestic & Family Violence commitments. I thank the team of directors, managers and staff that make this possible.

Our annual CEO & CO Winter Sleep Out is coming up this June. Myself, our managers and staff, as well as your Directors, brave the cold to sleep rough in order to raise funds for a local organisation. This year we have selected Carevan Blacktown, in recognition of an organisation that is working on the front lines to support those in need in community, which is all the more important during this cost-of-living crisis. Turn to the back cover to find out how you can either register or donate. Any support is welcomed.

In other news, I’m pleased to report that Parkside Lifestyle Community continues to make progress. Currently we have a tender process underway to determine the building company that will construct the Seniors Living Development.

We are also very close to announcing the opening of the Parkside Sales Suite, which will be located just down the road from your club on Campbell Street. Those that have made expressions of interest will be able to see and touch all the options that will be available in their new home.

At Workers Blacktown, we are pleased to have been able to launch a new menu at Blue Gum Café in May, which has now been followed by a new menu at Hub Dining at Workers Hubertus. Chef Steve will soon be launching a new menu for Eucalyptus Dining after some works in the kitchen have been completed.

If you haven’t ventured up to level one at Workers Blacktown for a while, I encourage you to do so and check out our latest entertainment offering, Slice Virtual Golf. You don’t need to be a pro to play, it is a fun and interactive game for the family or a group of friends. Regular prices start from just $15 per hour and currently, if you book on a Wednesday, you can play for just $10!

Lastly, I pass on my condolences to those Members who have lost loved ones.

Please take care of yourselves and of each other and reach out to your Welfare Team, Harold and Tina, if needed. Your club is here to support you.

I look forward to seeing you around our Clubs.

Sincerely,

Chief Executive Officer Workers Lifestyle Group

Workers Lifestyle Group has been recognised in the ClubsNSW Clubs and Community Awards for its ground-breaking Western Sydney Changing Diabetes campaign and the stalwart community service of President Kay Kelly.

Kay Kelly has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her 50 years of exceptional service to Workers Lifestyle Group (previously Blacktown Workers Club) and the Blacktown community.

“Kay has been President since 2008, a director for 28 years, and a member since 1976, three years after she joined the staff of Workers Blacktown, and she has volunteered more than 5,000 hours of work,” said Workers Lifestyle Group CEO Morgan Stewart.

“She ran her own business for 35 years, raised a family and advanced the role of women in the club’s industry.

“During Kay’s leadership, we have transformed, in contributions to the community, in services to our members and in supporting our staff.”

Western Sydney Changing Diabetes, launched in December, won the Health Care category of the Awards.

Morgan said Workers Lifestyle Group’s community service ethos is clear from Western Sydney Changing Diabetes, a campaign to counter the epidemic of type 2 diabetes now challenging Western Sydney.

Developed in collaboration launched in collaboration with Western Sydney Diabetes and Novo Nordisk, the campaign aims to boost diabetes awareness, detection and prevention.

“We contribute $500,000 over five years to the campaign and we have free health testing stations, healthy menu options and a healthy lifestyle approach at Workers Blacktown and Workers Sports.

“We have given millions to community causes, directly and through ClubGRANTS – this is what community engagement means for our group.”

Workers Lifestyle Group was also Clubs and Community Awards finalist in categories of Arts & Culture (for Recognising Blacktown with a RAP and also TDP Graduate Makes a Splash on the International Music Scene); Education (Workers Creating Resilient Kids); Heart of the Community (BYSA Sustainability in Action); and Mental & Social Wellbeing (Prevent the Cycle of Domestic & Family Violence)

Workers Lifestyle Group is a member-owned group that operates Workers Blacktown and Workers Sport clubs in Blacktown, Workers Hubertus in Luddenham and the soon to be developed Parkside Lifestyle Community.

PAPER LACE

DIRECT FROM THE UK

SATURDAY 3RD JUNE | DOORS 7.00PM

$50 EACH

THE BON JOVI SHOW

SATURDAY 17TH JUNE | DOORS 7.00PM

$25 MEMBERS | $30 VISITORS

TICKETS ON SALE AT WORKERSLIFESTYLEGROUP.COM.AU OR FROM MEMBER SERVICES AT WORKERS BLACKTOWN

JELLYBEAN JAM

Win a double pass to see Culture Club LIVE! at Qudos Bank Arena

JELLYBEAN JAM

30TH ANNIVERSARY

SATURDAY 10TH JUNE | DOORS 7.00PM

$25 EACH

SATURDAY 24TH JUNE | DOORS 2.00PM

$55 EACH

*Ticketed entertainment is correct at time of printing but subject to change. Shows are 18+. No refund or exchange. Terms and conditions apply.

TODD MCKENNEY-MATINEE

THE MUSIC OF CROWDED HOUSE & NEIL FINN

SATURDAY 1ST JULY | DOORS 7.00PM

$15 MEMBERS | $20 VISITORS

THE AUSTRALIAN KEITH URBAN & SHANIA TWAIN SHOW

SATURDAY 8TH JULY | DOORS 7.00PM

$30 MEMBERS | $35 VISITORS

WHISPERING JACK

SATURDAY 15TH JULY | DOORS 7.00PM

$20 MEMBERS | $25 VISITORS

HEROES FROM HEAVEN

SATURDAY 22ND JULY | DOORS 7.00PM

$20 MEMBERS | $25 VISITORS

TRIBUTE TO SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY & WINGS

SATURDAY 29TH JULY | DOORS 7.00PM

$35 EACH

SATURDAY 19TH AUGUST | DOORS 7.00PM

$40 MEMBERS | $45 VISITORS

TICKETS ON SALE AT WORKERSLIFESTYLEGROUP.COM.AU OR FROM MEMBER SERVICES AT WORKERS BLACKTOWN

ROCKING DOWN THE HIGHWAY

SATURDAY 5TH AUGUST | DOORS 7.00PM

$15 MEMBERS | $20 VISITORS

SATURDAY 26TH AUGUST | DOORS 7.00PM

$35 EACH

*Ticketed entertainment is correct at time of printing but subject to change. Shows are 18+. No refund or exchange. Terms and conditions apply.

ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA TRIBUTE SHOW

KILLER QUEEN EXPERIENCE

JUNE

WORKERS BLACKTOWN

SATURDAY FROM 7.30PM

3rd Kickstar Duo

10th Chris Drummond Duo

17th Just Jammin’

24th Acoustic Autograph Duo

JULY

WORKERS BLACKTOWN

SATURDAY FROM 7.30PM

1st Dennis Demello Duo

8th Hot Shots Duo

15th Chris Drummond Duo

22nd Acoustic Autograph Duo

29th Sweet Talk

AUGUST

WORKERS BLACKTOWN

SATURDAY FROM 7.30PM

5th Power of Two

12th Chris Drummond Duo

19th Just Jammin’

26th Musaic Trio

SUNDAY FROM 1.00PM

4th Rock n Roll Express

11th Dennis Demello Duo

18th Sweet Talk

25th Backlash

WORKERS SPORTS

SATURDAY FROM 8.00PM

3rd The Shades

10th M7 Band

17th The Bandits

24th Rock City Saints

SUNDAY FROM 1.00PM

2nd Cazcade

9th Nightstride

16th Fisher & Blakeney

23rd The Echoes

30th Kafekool

WORKERS SPORTS

SATURDAY FROM 8.00PM

1st The Frocks - 9pm

8th Over the Edge

15th The Bandits

22nd Mesa Groove

29th Groovin’ Hard

SUNDAY FROM 1.00PM

6th Rock n Roll Express

13th Katcha

20th Backlash

27th Buddy Paris

WORKERS SPORTS

SATURDAY FROM 8.00PM

5th Rocker Covers band

12th Underwraps

19th The Bandits

26th MVP Band

SUNDAY FROM 1.00PM

4th Feel Good Duo

11th Emad Younan

18th Just Jammin’

25th Rocker Covers Duo

WORKERS HUBERTUS

SUNDAY FROM 12.00PM

4th The Echoes

11th Cazcade

18th Dwayne Elix

25th Boy Meets Girl

SUNDAY FROM 1.00PM

2nd Franky Valentyn Duo

9th Power of Two

16th Emad Younan

23rd Kafekool

30th The Deaf Frets

WORKERS HUBERTUS

SUNDAY FROM 12.00PM

2nd Take Two Duo

9th Dennis Demello Duo

16th Dwayne Elix

23rd Franky Valentyn Duo

30th Backlash

SUNDAY FROM 1.00PM

6th Messing with the Groove

13th Emad Younan

20th Franky Valentyn Duo

27th Kafekool

WORKERS HUBERTUS

SUNDAY FROM 12.00PM

6th CC Inc Duo

13th Cazcade

20th Dwayne Elix

27th Backlash

Golf has long been a sport that brings people together, providing a perfect blend of competition, relaxation, and camaraderie. While hitting the greens and fairways of a real golf course has its charm, virtual golf allows families and friends to experience the joy of golf in a unique and exciting way. Virtual golf brings the game indoors, allowing players to tee off in simulated environments that replicate famous courses from around the world.

Thanks to advanced graphics and sensor technology, the experience is incredibly realistic, providing a thrilling alternative to traditional golfing. The best part? You don't need to be an expert golfer to enjoy virtual golf. It's accessible to players of all skill levels, making it an inclusive activity for everyone.

To elevate the fun factor, add some delicious treats to the mix. Picture this: you and your loved ones taking turns swinging the club, cheering each other on, and savouring refreshing cocktails and mouth-watering pizzas. Whether it's a classic margherita, a meat lover's pizza, or a vegetarian option, pizzas are an ideal choice for a casual and social setting. Pair them with a selection of beers, wines, or signature cocktails, and you've got the perfect combination for an enjoyable activity.

Virtual golf with family and friends is a fantastic way to spend quality time together, fostering friendly competition, laughter, and shared memories. It's a social activity that breaks the mould of traditional indoor gatherings, offering a unique and immersive experience. So, gather your loved ones, fire up the virtual golf simulator, and let the fun, cocktails and pizzas take your golfing adventure to new heights.

Workers Lifestyle Group is continuing to develop our (Reflect) Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

We are currently working with a number of Elders and key community partners to develop our program.

Acknowledgement to Country

Workers Lifestyle Group acknowledges the Darug people as the traditional custodians of this land on which our venues are located. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging and to all people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent.

As part of our reconciliation journey, we recently conducted a small ceremony with the Workers Lifestyle Group Board of Directors to raise the Aboriginal flag to fly alongside the Australian flag and the Workers flag.

MONDAY

WORKERS BLACKTOWN - 10.30am Messy Makers

WORKERS BLACKTOWN - 6.30pm Free Trivia

WORKERS SPORTS - 6.30pm Poker

TUESDAY

WORKERS BLACKTOWN - 10.15am Free Bingo

WORKERS BLACKTOWN - 6.30pm Cash Housie

WEDNESDAY

WORKERS BLACKTOWN - 10.15am Free Bingo

WORKERS SPORTS - 6.30pm Free Trivia

WORKERS BLACKTOWN - 7.30pm $3K Members Promo

WORKERS HUBERTUS - 7.30pm $1K Members Promo

THURSDAY

WORKERS BLACKTOWN - 10.00am Cash Housie

WORKERS HUBERTUS - 12.00pm Bingo

WORKERS BLACKTOWN - 4.30pm Winter Meat Raffle

FRIDAY

WORKERS BLACKTOWN - 10.15am Free Bingo

WORKERS BLACKTOWN - 1.00pm & 5.00pm Mahjong

WORKERS SPORTS - 4.30pm Mega Meat Raffle

WORKERS HUBERTUS - 5.00pm Meat & Veg Raffle

WORKERS SPORTS - 7.30pm $2K Members Promo

SATURDAY

WORKERS BLACKTOWN - 1.00pm Meat & Veg Raffle

WORKERS HUBERTUS - 7.00pm Free Trivia

WORKERS BLACKTOWN - 7.30pm Free Live Music

WORKERS SPORTS - 8.00pm Free Live Music

SUNDAY

WORKERS BLACKTOWN - 11.30am Cash Housie

WORKERS SPORTS - 12.00pm Free Face Painting

WORKERS HUBERTUS - 12.00pm Poker

WORKERS HUBERTUS - 12.00pm Free Live Music

WORKERS HUBERTUS - 12.00pm Meat & Veg Raffle

WORKERS BLACKTOWN - 1.00pm Free Live Music

WORKERS SPORTS - 1.00pm Sunday Mixer Raffle

WORKERS SPORTS - 1.00pm Free Live Music

WORKERS SPORTS - 5.30pm Poker

ALL WORKERS VENUES - 7.30pm Birthday Draw

Held on the second Sunday of the month

The WSABE Awards (Western Sydney Awards for Business Excellence) are the premier business event in the Greater Western Sydney Region. They recognise outstanding businesses and individuals by establishing a platform through which their success can be highlighted and celebrated amongst the wider business community.

The recipients of WSABE awards in previous years have experienced increased and prolonged success following the recognition that comes alongside these prestigious awards.

The awards annually recognise the outstanding businesses and professionals who are actively contributing to Greater Western Sydney region’s rapidly developing economy.

Since its inception in 1990 by the Parramatta Chamber of Commerce, WSABE has acted as a launching pad for many of Greater Western Sydney’s high-profile businesses and professionals, and across 32 years of operation has received more than 8,300 entries. The WSABE Alliance works with 32 business chambers across the Greater Western Sydney region and stretches across 150 post codes.

Workers Lifestyle Group are proud to be the sponsor of the Award for Outstanding Community Organisation In 2023 recognising the exceptional work undertaken by the Greater Western Sydney community organisations.

To enter the 2023 Western Sydney Awards for Business Excellence –https://www.facebook.com/wsabeparrachamber

Are you aware of a local community organisation with an inspiring success story to share? Please encourage them to enter.

Workers Lifestyle Group an Event Partner for the Sydney Zoo GLOW Festival launched in May. We sponsored the Kaurna Skink animatronic light installation, designed by an indigenous artist.

Sydney Zoo expected more than 110,000 visitors during the Festival, predominantly Western Sydney residents.

Workers Lifestyle Group received a number of complimentary tickets which we made available for members (via a promotion) and to local young families in need, as part of our community program and facilitated by the Blacktown Police Area Command.

SCAN TO ENTER

WELFARE REPORT

Hello Members,

Our job as Welfare Officers is to check on our members if they are not feeling well, whether they are at home, in hospital or aged care so if you are not well or if you know of members that need a caring visit, please contact us through the club on 9830 0600 and leave the details.

Neighbours’ Day was on Sunday 26th May, and a reminder to increase our social connection with our neighbours, especially the lonely and vulnerable, and check if they are doing okay. Some may need a friendly smile and a ‘how are you doing’ so let’s show that we care and are thinking of them.

Harold and I would like to wish all fathers a very Happy Father’s Day and hoping you all get spoilt.

To all our members and their families that are not well or are in hospital, we wish you all a speedy recovery. On behalf of the Club President, Board of Directors, Management and Staff, I wish to extend our deepest condolences to the families of the members listed below who have passed away since the last journal report.

Take care and stay safe,

Harold Becker and Tina Maamari Workers Welfare Team 0410 602 418

Late Adam Wiltshire

Late Adelia Daley

Late Alfred Taliana

Late Andrew Salvestro

Late Ann Buddle

Late Anthony Andriani

Late Arlette Fahd

Late Arthur Murphy

Late Aubrey Smith

Late Aureen Dunn

Late Barbara Chappell

Late Barry Dawes

Late Barry Leyshan

Late Benigno Del Rosario

Late Brian Bird

Late Charles Smith

Late Cheryl Hawkes

Late Claire Smith

Late Colin Green

Late Colin Holmes

Late Colleen Cross

Late Connie Attard

Late Cristine (Krystyna)

Kaminski

Late Derek White

Late Diane Whittaker

Late Dianne Storey

Late Doreen Holder

Late Dorothy Jamieson

Late Edgar Johansen

Late Edna Mills

Late Edward Gaff

Late Elie Radd

Late Elwin Notley

Late Ernest Atkinson

Late Eva Somfay

Late Francine Tripiciano

Late Gary Gardener

Late Gregory Hogan

Late Guenter Von Sawilski

Late Gwen Kendall

Late Hadi Vahdani

Late Heather Edmunds

Late James Condon

Late James Vella

Late James Williamson

Late Jan Walsh

Late Jean Atkins

Late Jocelyn Eldridge

Late Joe Sammut

Late John Anthony

Late John Purnell

Late John Webb

Late Joseph Tabone

Late Joy Shedden

Late Joyce Aaw

Late Joyce Lennon

Late Kathleen Coroneos

Late Kay Manning

Late Larry Aldaba

Late Leanne Matakaiongo

Late Lilian Taliana

Late Maisie Brown

Late Manwel Gauci

Late Moira Hadley

Late Myra Huntley

Late Nancye Carlisle

Late Natalie Remaili

Late Nettie Marshall

Late Patricia Penman

Late Patricia Price

Late Paul Mackie

Late Paul Mines

Late Paul Whitton

Late Pauline Hodge

Late Raymond Smith

Late Reginald Lobb

Late Rita Bayliss

Late Robert Anderson

Late Robert Barnes

Late Robert Bock

Late Roberto Elago

Late Ronald Boyd

Late Ross Carlisle

Late Sarah Bartlett

Late Shirley Flint

Late Susan Babb

Late Valerie Marshall

Late Victor Bryan

Late Vincent Dalmas

Late Walter Lang

Late Walter White

Late William Hugo

Late Willy Damtoft

Late Yvonne Anstee

BOARD OF DIRECTORS TREASURERS REPORT

Hello members,

Year to date (Jan to Mar 2023), I am pleased to advise that we have already contributed more than $380,183 to local community groups and people in need.

Our Group profit before tax as at 31 March 2023 is $18,102 which is lower than budgeted expectations and lower than the same financial period last year (2022).

Club Treasurer

Kay Kelly PRESIDENT

Gary Callaghan TREASURER

Murray Searle DIRECTOR

Terry O’Loughlin SNR VICE PRESIDENT

George Vella DIRECTOR

Brett Fielding DIRECTOR

Jack Miller JNR VICE PRESIDENT

Paul Hayes DIRECTOR