April/May Journal by Wenty Leagues

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EASTER Raffle Eggstravaganza MOTHERS DAY Share a special breakfast SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN Win a family pass to the Royal Easter Show

Celebrate Family Time

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Contents The Plaza Pizza Mama

Promotions

6-7

Chefs Grill 8-9 Crave Desserts 10-11

Weekly Promotions

What’s On

Winning Wheel of Cash

Dining Kids School Holiday Fun

Dragon Noodle Bar and Wenty Café 24

Feature Wine and Beer 25

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MASTER PL AN Lawsons Bistro and Easy Eats 2145 have now closed and our new dining precinct, The Plaza, is complete and open for business. The final part of The Plaza is under construction which will see the delivery of Red Panda Noodles a larger and improved noodle bar adding an extra 140 seats to the dining precinct.

Easter Festivities

UP D AT E

We have also commenced construction on Stage B of our Masterplan which will deliver premium carparking spaces, improved pedestrian access and a new grand entrance foyer. We are working hard to minimise disruption while these works continue and appreciate your patience.

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Entertainment April Entertainment

May Entertainment

June Entertainment

Regulars President and CEO Report

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Community 4-5 Sub Clubs

THE JOURNAL

President’s Report

CEO’s Report

Dear Members

It has been a great start to the year as we have officially unveiled our new multi-outlet casual dining precinct, The Plaza. Delivering four new outlets, a bigger and better interactive kids’ play area, a multi-purpose function room and an outdoor alfresco dining space complete with a bar and big screen TV, The Plaza adds an additional 732 seating capacity to the Club. Overall, The Plaza presents a relaxing and casual dining atmosphere - a home away from home - that our members and guests can enjoy. Since opening, the response has been remarkable, and I am proud of the efforts by the entire Wenty Leagues team and the work our project team for bringing The Plaza to life. A truly unique offering, this marks another significant achievement for Wenty Leagues. However, not to rest on our laurels, in the coming months we will proceed further into our Master Plan as construction now moves to Stage B. This part of the Master Plan will include works on delivering premium carparking spaces, improved pedestrian access and a new grand entrance

foyer. You can read more details about the scheduled works on the inside front cover of this journal. Shifting our focus to community initiatives, I am pleased to report that Wenty Leagues is the largest contributing Club to Learning Links in Australia. Over the last two years Wenty Leagues has provided funds to support programs such as Reading for Life ($7,895) and the Disadvantaged Childrens Education Fund ($12,000) which are dedicated to enhancing the reading skills, self-esteem and motivation of children affected by learning disabilities. Additionally, I’d also like to announce that applications for the 2019 ClubGRANTS scheme will open in April, and we welcome proposals for funding from all local not-for-profit community groups, charities and organisations. Funded by local clubs and administered by Cumberland Council, the ClubGRANTS scheme is designed to assist and promote the local community priorities, namely community welfare and social services, community development, health services and employment assistance activities.

Finally, I would like to remind all members that the AGM will be held in the Starlight Room from 10am on Sunday 26 May. We look forward to updating you on the current and future development plans for the Club and delivering the strong financial results in more detail. On behalf of the Board, we wish everyone an enjoyable Easter and to all the mums a very Happy Mother’s Day. I look forward to seeing you all at the Club.

The first quarter of the year is behind us and we have reached so many significant milestones. The entire club has been buzzing with excitement as our patrons got to experience our delicious new dining offerings from Chefs Grill, Pizza Mama and Crave Desserts for the first time. All part of our new multi-outlet casual dining precinct, The Plaza, the response has been amazing as each outlet has consistently produced a record number of covers each week. This is a testament to the continuous hard work and dedication shown by the Wenty Leagues team to deliver the highest quality experience to all our members and guests. There is so much more on offer at The Plaza so I invite you to visit our website www.theplaza.wentyleagues.com.au or search ‘The Plaza at Wenty Leagues’ on Facebook and Instagram for more information. Early in the year we also celebrated various events including Australia Day, Senior’s Week

and St Patrick’s Day. We welcomed a huge turnout of families with youngsters for three sold out shows of The Wiggles in March. Now, leading into the school holidays we aim to up the ante by bringing you The Katy Perry & Taylor Swift Show + Kids Disco, Minifit - a free fitness session for kids led by Rugby League great, Anthony Minichiello and special Easter promotions, raffles and festivities in April. In the lead up to Mother’s Day we’ll have special Sunday Raffles featuring prizes mums will love and on the special day we’ll have entertainment and exclusive dining options available in The Plaza. For more information see page 16 in this Journal. Our commitment to community initiatives continue as I am pleased to report that our staff have again shown a strong turnout of volunteering at Parramatta Mission serving over 200 clients at the Meals Plus Lunch in February. Then later this month, we will be in Ronald McDonald House serving families with seriously ill children a specially prepared dinner to help put a smile on their faces during this difficult time.

In closing, I would like to thank you all for your continued patronage and I look forward to greeting you all at the club. Glenn Kovacs Chief Executive Officer

As Ian has already mentioned, the Master Plan works will continue to reach new peaks through the year. While these changes may take some time to get used to, we hope our members and visitors can appreciate that careful efforts have been made to minimise disruption while we work at continuing to provide easier access to club facilities.

INVITATION TO MEMBERS TO ATTEND THE AGM

Ian McCann President

Board of Directors

Notice is hereby given that the 61st Annual General Meeting of Wentworthville Leagues Club Ltd (ACN 000 244 459) Will be held at the premises of the Club 50 Smith Street Wentworthville on Sunday 26 May 2019 commencing at 10.00 am A meal and refreshments will be provided. Please note: Any questions of a financial nature arising from the Annual Report as issued, or in General Business are to be made in writing and forwarded to the Secretary at least (7) days prior to the meeting. (Closes at 10.00 am on Sunday 19 May 2019) For and on behalf of the Board of Directors Glenn Kovacs, Chief Executive Officer

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Adam Cromack Vice President

Laurie Capovilla Director

George Mumford Director

Trevor Simpson OAM Director 2

Alan Fowler Director

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WENTY LEAGUES CLUB Monty Bennett Oval, Great Western Hwy & Cumberland Hwy, Wentworthville NSW 2154

Robert Willis Director APRIL/MAY 19

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COMMUNITY

HELPING LOCAL YOUNG ATHLETES TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS - SAMANTHA BEATTY (CYCLIST) The Western Sydney Academy of Sport is an independent, not-for-profit communitybased organisation which relies on support from other organisations like Wenty Leagues to help athletes get the training and education needed to reach their potential. Recently recognised as an Academy Ambassador, Wenty Leagues sponsored local young talent, Samantha Beatty in the sport of Cycling. Samantha is an athlete from Old Toongabbie and attends Northmead CAPA High School. She is currently competing in the National Junior Track Series which takes place in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide. Samantha is 14 years old and has an ambition to represent NSW and Australia in the next few years at a Junior Level and to continue to reach her goal of being an Olympian. Wenty Leagues is excited to support her on this journey as she begins to undertake programs to develop her technical, educational and personal development skills.

LEARNING LINK’S LARGEST CONTRIBUTING CLUB

motivation of children affected by learning disabilities. An example of how this support has helped can be seen at Pendle Hill Public School, located just around the corner from the Club, this school had 10 children participate in the Learning Links Reading for Life program. The children, boys and girls from grades 2 through to 4, were supported by 5 staff members from Wenty Leagues and 1 provisional psychologist from Learning Links, who volunteered their time generously to provide one-to-one reading help for 45 minutes every week over a period of 15 weeks.

Latest statistics show that learning difficulties and disabilities are still common amongst many primary schools in Australia. It is estimated that between 5-15% of children can be affected and without intervention, the learning gap only widens as they grow older. Over the last two years Wenty Leagues has provided funds to support programs for Learning Links making it the largest contributing Club in Australia. These programs include Reading for Life ($7,895) and the Disadvantaged Childrens Education Fund ($12,000) which are dedicated to enhancing the reading skills, self-esteem and

TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH COMPASSION – SUPPORTING PARRAMATTA MISSION On Tuesday 26 February a team of 8 Wenty Leagues team members prepared, cooked and served meals to over 200 people in need through Parramatta Mission’s Meals Plus outreach program. While our volunteer work that day helped many, there are still a countless number

Together, the volunteers made this program a success by achieving the goal of enhancing each child’s reading skills, self-esteem and motivation.

PROMOTING AN ACTIVE AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FOR KIDS - MINIFIT Children’s obesity is a major concern in Australia as more than 1 million children are considered overweight or obese. If not addressed these children risk carrying the condition through to adulthood. As part of building a stronger community focus to address these issues, Wenty Leagues continues to partner with Minifit to help improve the growth and development of children through promoting the importance of an active and healthy lifestyle. Minifit clinics are free fitness sessions for kids run by Rugby League great, Anthony Minichiello. The day provides fun-filled activities for children aged 5-12, designed to create healthy habits early so that kids maintain them as they grow up.

LAUNCHING PAINT CUMBERLAND REaD TWILIGHT STORYTIME IN THE PARK Paint Cumberland REaD is an annual reading week promoting and celebrating the importance of language and literacy from birth. Twilight story times were held in community parks across the Cumberland area from Monday 4 March to Thursday 7 March. Wenty Leagues proudly contributed $14,000 towards this initiative whose aim is to build community awareness in supporting children’s language and literacy through fun and engaging experiences. Part of this funding also went towards placing 8 sustainably built Story Seats in parks across Cumberland encouraging families to share stories with their children in the tranquillity of nature.

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who suffer from hunger, homelessness and mental illness. By supporting organisations like Parramatta Mission, Wenty Leagues is committed to transforming people’s lives through compassion and to provide both meaning and hope for a better future.

The next session is scheduled for Tuesday, 23 April. Book early as places will fill up fast. Simply visit www.minifit.com.au

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THE PLAZA

Dough Knots Pizza Mamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dough knots are unique creations and perfect accompaniments to our classic and gourmet style, stone-baked pizzas. Dough Knots are simply satisfying and available in three delicious flavours. Try them with garlic and herb butter, aioli and grana padano or with double smoked bacon, gorgonzola dolce di latte and wild honey or for the sweet tooth, drizzled with cinnamon sugar dipped in vanilla cream cheese.

PRE-SHOW ANTI-PASTO PLATE Satisfy your appetite with our exquisitely prepared Anti-Pasto Plate as you enjoy a live show in the Starlight Room. Enhance your entertainment experience with an assortment of artisan salami and cured meats, bocconcini, marinated Sicilian and kalamata olives, char-grilled vegetables, pickles and garlic dough knots.

AVAILABLE TO PRE-PURCHASE WITH YOUR SHOW TICKET Simply look for this icon in the Entertainment section of this Journal:

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THE PLAZA

In addition to our hearty helpings of mouth-watering signature steaks, full rack of ribs and fresh hot and cold seafood platters, we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forgotten about the Wenty favourites youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come to know and love.

Tender and Juicy Roasts

Our new rotisserie ovens will cook a variety of carvery meats until it becomes so tender and juicy, that it slides right off your fork. The meats are lightly seasoned and cooked over an open flame to accentuate its natural flavours. Your choice of beef, pork or lamb is served with roasted local butternut pumpkin, potatoes, steamed buttered greens and your choice of natural jus or gravy.

The Wenty

Favourites Chicken Cashew Salad

A healthy option packed full of flavour grilled chicken tenders, toasted cashews, avocado, red onion, cucumber, cos lettuce, crunchy tortilla with a honey mustard dressing.

Wenty Classic A popular menu item - char-grilled grass-fed beef pattie, topped with bacon, fried egg, tasty cheese, grilled onion, pineapple, tomato, lettuce, beetroot, Chefs Grill burger sauce, served on a sesame bun along with steak fries and Chefs Grill chip dipping sauce. Chefs Grill also offers gluten free options and vegetarian dishes.

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THE PLAZA

Make every day a Sundae

Chocolate Alchemy The ultimate chocolate indulgence for two Rich chocolate and raspberry gelato, chocolate soft serve, chunky chocolate fudge cake, Belgian chocolate, raspberry compote, chocolate malt balls, whipped cream and chocolate flakes.

Crave Desserts is featuring decadent sundaes and gelatos that will satisfy the whole familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dessert cravings.

Cheesecake Honeypot Bee-hold, an epic dessert made for two New York style baked cheesecake, crunchy honeycomb, bee sting cake, toasted almonds, vanilla custard, fresh berries topped with whipped cream.

Pavlova Sundae A great Aussie classic with a twist Raspberry gelato, vanilla soft serve, passionfruit, berry compote, kiwi fruit, meringue topped with whipped cream.

Gelato & Soft Serve Ice Cream

ALSO AVAILABLE!

Kids Bubblegum Sundae

you dessert it!

A sweet treat the kids will love Bubblegum ice-cream, whipped cream, fairy floss and musk sticks.

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School Holiday Fun

EVENT

Tiny Tots Tuesdays

EVENT

April

2 | Cheezels and Easels Paint-a-Long

KATY PERRY & TAYLOR SWIFT SHOW & KIDS DISCO

Bring your own paint shirt or apron and join us for a painting session.

9 | MAGIC SHOW

Step into a world of magic and wonder.

Wed 17 Apr

16 |EASTER RAINBOW ART DECORATIONS Hop on over for some Easter craft.

Doors Open 10.30am | Show Starts 11am

23 |BRICK BUILDING FUN ZONE

All tickets $10 Kids under 12 months free

A fun and creative brick building workshop.

30 |PIRATE PARTY

Ahoy Mateys! Come find some treasure, dress up as a pirate and join the fun.

may 7 | SUPERHERO PARTY

Come dressed as your favourite superhero.

14 | MAGIC SHOW

Join us for some hocus pocus fun.

21 |JUNGLE FUN

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going WILD with exciting party games.

28 |minion fun

Come dressed in yellow and blue for some silly party game fun.

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A FAMILY PASS TO THE SYDNEY ROYAL EASTER SHOW PURCHASE A JUG OF ANY COCA COLA PRODUCT BETWEEN 1 MAR - 11 APR FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!

ADVENTURE INDOOR PLAYGROUND MOVIE ROOM

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ELIGIBLE PRODUCTS

EVENT

C E L E B R AT E

EASTER BUNNY VISITS Tuesday 16 April 9.30am – 11.30am Good Friday 19 April 12.00pm – 2.00pm Easter Sunday 21 April 12.00pm – 2.00pm

Join us for an enchanting tea party with a delicious selection of finger sandwiches, miniature cakes & sweet treats

Monster Seafood Raffle

White Rabbit

High Tea

THURSDAY 11 APRIL

- $3,000 OF SEAFOOD VOUCHERS TO BE WON Tickets on sale from 6.30pm | Draw from 7.30pm *This raffle replaces the usual Thursday raffle

MONDAY 15 APRIL

in The Pavilion

Morning Tea Session: 10.00am – 11.30am Afternoon Tea Session: 2.00pm – 3.30pm

Join us for our

All Tickets: $32pp (min 2 people) Platters shared between 2

MONSTER EASTER EGG RAFFLE EGGSTRAVAGANZA

Children 12 months and under free - individual seat not allocated

...and a special guest appearance

Buy tickets online at wentyleagues.com.au, by phone on 8868 9200 or in person at Club Reception. No refunds or exchanges for purchased tickets.

SUNDAY 14 APRIL Join us for our Easter Hat Parade with prizes to be won Paint your own special Easter fun plaster piece to take home Starlight Room Tickets on sale from 3.00pm | Draw from 5.00pm *This raffle replaces the usual Sunday raffle

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EVENT

Mother’s Day Sunday 12 May

Enjoy a beautiful breakfast in 8.00am – 10.30am

CHEFS GRILL CHEFS GRILL FULL BREAKFAST bacon, beef sausage, egg, tomato, mushroom, hash brown, toast M $19.90 | V $22.00

SPECIAL MOTHER’S DAY RAFFLE

$3,000 worth of prizes

EGGS BENEDICT toasted sourdough, ham, poached eggs, spinach, hollandaise M $19.90 | V $22.00 SMOKED SALMON BENEDICT toasted sourdough, smoked salmon, poached eggs, spinach, hollandaise M $22.90 | V $25.20

Tickets on sale from 3pm | Draw from 5pm Note: This raffle will replace the regular Sunday raffle in Wenty Lounge

VEGETARIAN grilled Tuscan flat bread, smashed avocado, roasted tomato, Persian fetta, poached egg, toasted sesame M $19.90 | V $22.00 KIDS BREAKFAST bacon, egg, hash brown, toast M $12.90 | V $15.00

F R E E E N T E R TA I N M E N T IN WENTY LOUNGE

CRAVE DESSERTS

Solo pianist /vocalist

All items M $14.30 | V $15.90 Belgian Waffles \\ Buttermilk Pancakes \\ Banana Bread

12pm – 3pm

Spoil Mum

with home baked pastries, croissants, muffins danishes, granola, yoghurts, chia puddings, Bircher muesli or fruit salad

6.30pm – 9.30pm

Also open for Lunch and Dinner.

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ENTERTAINMENT

70s UNPLUGGED & ELECTRIFIED

AND ELECTRIFIED!! retro band

IN THE WENTY LOUNGE EVERY WEEK

FRIDAY FROM 6PM

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Our talented duos take to the stage performing a repertoire of songs with a mix of chart-toppers, classic favourites and unforgettable hits.

Mitch Anderson

Peter Morgan

Amanda Easton

Di Solomon

Lionel Robinson

Tony Williams

Joanna Melas

Dave Mac

Ian Blakeney

FEATURING THE OSCAR KAMI DUO

Who’s That Girl is a show that pays tribute to Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, Blondie & more. Starring talented vocalist Clodagh Reid and her red-hot band, they’ll passionately perform hits like Thorn In My Side, Would I Lie To You, Sweet Dreams, Love Is a Stranger, Heart Of Glass, Atomic, Call Me & One Way Or Another. You might even here some Madonna & Cyndi Lauper too. • DOORS OPEN 7:00PM | SHOW STARTS 7:30PM TICKETS: MEMBER $10 | VISITOR $12 DANCEFLOOR: YES-SPLIT

SUNDAY FROM 6.30PM

Our talented duos take the stage performing a repertoire of songs with a mix of chart-toppers and classic favourites followed by our DJ to keep you going into the rest of the night. APRIL

SAT 13 APR, 7.30PM

DJ DEE FROM 9PM

SATURDAY FROM 8PM

THE VALLIES – A TRIBUTE TO FRANKIE VALLIE AND THE FOUR SEASONS

It’s your time to relax and kick-back – so grab a friend, a glass of wine and settle down in the Wenty Lounge for a night of smooth and soulful music.

MAY

APRIL

Welcome back to the 1970s, a time when cats were in the cradle, they filled up your senses, country roads took you home and the good old boys were drinking whiskey and rye. Stephen Fisher-King, Chris Connolly, Jo Elms & their groovy band, perform the best-loved music of bands like America, The Eagles, Bread, Neil Young, Led Zeppelin, John Denver, Elton John, Cat Stevens, Fleetwood Mac, Carole King and The Rolling Stones. The show also includes historic video footage.

WHO’S THAT GIRL – A TRIBUTE TO EURYTHMICS, ANNIE LENNOX AND BLONDIE

MAY

SAT 6 APR, 7.30PM

• DOORS OPEN 7:00PM | SHOW STARTS 7:30PM TICKETS: MEMBER $10 | VISITOR $12 DANCEFLOOR: YES-SPLIT

Kick off the weekend with a variety of soloists and DJ playing non-stop classics and one hit wonders from the 70s, 80s, 90s and now all night long.

THURSDAY FROM 8.30PM

SAT 20 APR, 7.30PM

The Vallies is an all singing, all dancing tribute to the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Performing hits like Oh What A Night, Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You & more, they’re sauve, sophisticated and just a little bit sexy. They even pay tribute to bands like The Drifters, The Temptations & The Bee Gees.

MAY

Rock it up Duo

Joanna Melas

Glenn Campbell

Rock Solid Duo

Bucket List Duo

Dave Mac

Mitch Anderson

Tiwi Duo

Salsa Kings Duo

Tony Williams

Amanda Easton

Craig Woodward Duo

Melodica Duo

Brad Johns

• DOORS OPEN 7:00PM | SHOW STARTS 7:30PM TICKETS: MEMBER $10 | VISITOR $12 DANCEFLOOR: NO

BUDDY’S BACK – THE BUDDY HOLLY SHOW

DJ DEE FROM 10:30PM

SAT 27 APR, 7.30PM

Buddy’s Back, the ultimate Buddy Holly tribute, stars Scot Robin, who in 2018 toured the show to sell out audiences across Australia with the Robertson Brothers, Everly’s show. Scot, who performed the lead role in the smash hit musical “Buddy”, The Buddy Holly Story, celebrates the life of this legendary artist performing hit songs like, That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Raining In My Heart, Rave On and of course Oh Boy!

Entertainment may be subject to change

ANZAC DAY Thursday 25 April 12pm – 3pm

• DOORS OPEN 7:00PM | SHOW STARTS 7:30PM TICKETS: MEMBER $10 | VISITOR $12 DANCEFLOOR: NO

SOLOIST BRAD JOHNS

Performing songs from your favourite Australian & New Zealand artists

Pre-show meal available on all shows See page 6 for more details

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Starlight shows are for people 18 years and over. Buy tickets online at wentyleagues.com.au, by phone on 8868 9200 or in person at Club Reception. No refunds or exchanges for purchased tickets.

ENTERTAINMENT

May May

May

May GEORGE MICHAEL RELIVED

E UT ABL O LD AIL SO AV W W HO NO S W T 1S SHO A TR EX

SAT 11 MAY, 7.30PM

George Michael Relived is an electrically charged show which covers all of the great George Michael eras, from the early years of Wham through his solo career. Featuring tight harmonies from some of Sydney’s best singers and a killer band, songs like Faith, Careless Whisper, Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go, I’m Your Man and Freedom will have you singing & dancing along. With the recent loss of George Michael, his music is more moving than ever. • DOORS OPEN 7PM | SHOW STARTS 7:30PM TICKETS: MEMBER $10 | VISITOR $12 DANCEFLOOR: YES - SPLIT

JIMEOIN RESULT! SAT 18 MAY, 7.30PM

The man with the best brows in the business brings you his new show Result! The master of observational humour will take you on a hilarious rollercoaster ride as he discusses the absurdities of everyday life. ‘World-class stand-up from one of live comedy’s internationally acclaimed masters! ‘Classic nonsense... Stand-up comedy at its best’ (Scotsman). ‘Superb... Wickedly funny... Exhilarating!’ ****1/2 (Age). ‘Jimeoin recalls the familiar at a fantastically silly level, boiling his audience down to a tear-filled, gibbering mess’ (Scotland on Sunday).

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL® 1ST SHOW - SAT 4 MAY, 8PM SOLD OUT

‘Hilarious... If laughter is the best medicine, Jimeoin is a course of steroids... Don’t you miss it!’ (Edinburgh Evening News).

EXTRA SUNDAY SHO NOW AVAILA W BLE

• DOORS OPEN 7:30PM | SHOW STARTS 8PM TICKETS: $45 (NFT) DANCEFLOOR: NO

2ND SHOW - SUN 5 MAY, 3PM

• DOORS OPEN 7:00PM | SHOW STARTS 7:30PM TICKETS: $44 (NFT) DANCEFLOOR: NO

NEVER ENDING 80S - BATTLE OF THE DECADES 80s V 90s

• DOORS OPEN 2:30PM | SHOW STARTS 3:00PM TICKETS: $45 (NFT) DANCEFLOOR: NO

SAT 25 MAY, 7.30PM

Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra, memory loss, hot flushes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more. Inspired by a hot flush and a bottle of wine, Menopause The Musical® is a celebration for women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived “The Change”. This side-splitting musical parody set to classic tunes from the 60s, 70s and 80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! See what 11+ million women (and brave men) have been laughing about for 17 years. It’s the Hilarious Celebration of Women and The Change!®

Never Ending 80s presents 80s V 90s - The Battle Of The Decades! Which side will you be on? The best pop hits of the two decades, served up LIVE, a song for song battle and you decide who wins! Will it be I’m Just A Girl or Girls Just Wanna Have Fun? Our favourite Material Girl or The Spice Girls? 80’s Prince or 90’s Jamiroquai, Backstreet or Bon Jovi?

“Impossible not to laugh” – New York Times “You’ll love it. It’s hilarious. Go see it” – Joy Behar, The View

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Starlight shows are for people 18 years and over. Buy tickets online at wentyleagues.com.au, by phone on 8868 9200 or in person at Club Reception. No refunds or exchanges for purchased tickets.

ENTERTAINMENT

June June

June

DESPERADO – THE EAGLES SHOW

June A TAPESTRY OF FIRE & RAIN, THE MUSIC OF CAROLE KING AND JAMES TAYLOR

SAT 1 JUN, 7.30PM

Desperado, The Eagles show combines awesome vocals and harmonies with great musicianship to reproduce all of the iconic songs of The Eagles: Hotel California, Tequila Sunrise, New Kid In Town, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, Heartache Tonight, The Long Run & many more. This award-winning show has drawn packed houses at the club in the past, delighting audiences, so book now and don’t miss out.

SAT 22 JUN, 7.30PM

A Tapestry Of Fire & Rain, the music of Carole King and James Taylor is the sound track of a generation. Di Bird and Peter O’Regan, backed by a band featuring the incomparable Steve Brien on guitar, combine to deliver an unforgettable night of favourites such as You’ve Got A Friend, I Feel The Earth Move, How Sweet It Is & Fire and Rain, to name just a few.

• DOORS OPEN 7:00PM | SHOW STARTS 7:30PM TICKETS: MEMBER $10 | VISITOR $12 DANCEFLOOR: NO

PRISCILLA TO MOULIN ROUGE SAT 8 JUN, 7.30PM

Davin Griffiths-Jones presents Priscilla to Moulin Rouge a fun and entertaining show, featuring songs from five of Australia’s biggest movie musicals: Priscilla Queen Of The Desert, Strictly Ballroom, Muriel’s Wedding, The Boy From Oz and Moulin Rouge. So, get your feather boa and platform shoes on, pile on the make-up and get ready for the most glamorous show in town. • DOORS OPEN 7:00PM | SHOW STARTS 7:30PM TICKETS: MEMBER $10 | VISITOR $12 DANCEFLOOR: NO

RUMOURS - A TRIBUTE TO FLEETWOOD MAC SAT 15 JUN, 7.30PM

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This show captures the sound of Fleetwood Mac’s legendary Rumours album and includes songs from the bands early blues period & right through their career. Fleetwood Mac’s eclectic catalogue, combined with this great band, will ensure a room packed with elated fans of all generations. Delight in hits like Go Your Own Way, Dreams, Little Lies, Albatross, The Chain, Sarah, Don’t Stop, Landslide, Rhiannon and more...

KINGS & QUEENS OF DISCO

• DOORS OPEN 7:00PM | SHOW STARTS 7:30PM TICKETS: MEMBER $10 | VISITOR $12 DANCEFLOOR: YES-SPLIT

Starlight shows are for people 18 years and over. Buy tickets online at wentyleagues.com.au, by phone on 8868 9200 or in person at Club Reception. No refunds or exchanges for purchased tickets.

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SAT 29 JUN, 7.30PM

Kings & Queens of Disco is a high energy live show featuring a hot band performing the biggest hits of disco by the likes of The Bee Gees, Gloria Gaynor, Amii Stewart, The Village People, Donna Summer, The Tramps, KC & The Sunshine Band, Chic & The Jacksons. You’ll need your dancing shoes to boogie to I Will Survive, Stayin Alive, Y.M.C.A, Knock on Wood, Born to be Alive, Jive Talking, We Are Family, Blame it on the Boogie and so many more.

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Starlight shows are for people 18 years and over. Buy tickets online at wentyleagues.com.au, by phone on 8868 9200 or in person at Club Reception. No refunds or exchanges for purchased tickets.

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Feature Wine

Specials KING PRAWNS & VEGETABLES WITH PORTUGUESE SAUCE (CURRY COCONUT)

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Mem $18.8 Vis $20.7

Bimbadgen Ridge Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

CHICKEN & VEGETABLES WITH PORTUGUESE SAUCE (CURRY COCONUT)

Pale yellow with a green tinge. Citrus blossom and passionfruit. Generous lemon, green apple and passionfruit flavours with a hint of lemongrass. Fresh lemon acidity forms the backbone to accompany the racy, green apple and passionfruit flavours. Some tannin presence on the back palate adds length and persistence of flavour. Made to be consumed while young and fresh.

Mem $15.8 Vis $17.4

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Beef & Guinness Pie with mash, peas and gravy Members: $12.50 Visitors: $13.90 Plus a selection of St Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day themed

Bottles: Members $26.90 Non-Members $29.90 Glasses: Members $6.80 Non-Members $7.50

All day to late-night snack

Bimbadgen Ridge Chardonnay Pale green-yellow. Fragrant aromas of jasmine and melon. A feminine style of Chardonnay with white flesh stone fruits and melon fruits. The fresh line of acidity lends freshness with some oak showing through giving structure and spice to the palate.

Bimbadgen Ridge Shiraz Cabernet Bimbadgen Ridge Shiraz Cabernet Merlot is a medium bodied wine that combines the firm fruity characters of Shiraz with the length and finish of Cabernet and soft fleshy Merlot. desserts

Available in the Wenty Bar Wenty Leagues practises the Responsible Service of Alcohol

FEATURE BEER

OPENS EARLY AND CLOSES LATE serving you a range of savoury meals, healthy wraps or tantalising treats

$5.20 MEMBERS

TRADING HOURS SUN 8AM - 3.30AM MON - THU 6AM - 3.30AM FRI 6AM - 5.30AM SAT 8AM - 5.30AM

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Every ay sd Wedne .30pm from 7

Trivia

BLUFF YOUR WAY TO THE TOP Every Tuesday from 7.30pm Registration from 6.30pm Entry $15

GET YOUR SQUAD TOGETHER AND JOIN TRIPLE M’S ANTHONY MAROON FOR OUR FREE TRIVIA AND SHOW ’EM WHATYAKNOW! PLUS THERE’S A $500 There are prizes up for grabs including: CASH JACKPOT AT THE END OF THE SEASON. 1st Prize - $100 Wenty Leagues Gift Voucher

Poker is a card game where the winner is determined by the ranks and combinations of their cards, some of which remain hidden until the end of the game.

2nd Prize - $25 Wenty Leagues Gift Voucher Runner up - Wenty Leagues Drink Vouchers

Learn to play, make new friends and win cash prizes!

Mahjong

Simply show up with a team or join one on the night. WEDNESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA IS FOR 18 YEARS & OVER

CEROC DANCE CLASS

Ceroc is a modern form of jive. It's smooth and stylish partner dancing and a mix of jive, ballroom and swing.

Mahjong is similar to the Western card game rummy. Mahjong is a game of skill, strategy and calculation and involves a certain degree of chance. Mahjong is played every Monday in demolish. Entry is free and there is $500 in cash up for grabs every week.

$18 FOR TWO CLASSES | EVERY MONDAY 7.15PM See Reception for further details

Played similar to Bingo but with symbols instead of numbers. Hoi is a fun alternative to regular bingo. Prizes include gift vouchers.

Every Wednesday at 11am

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COME ALONG AND JOIN IN THE FUN!

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for an entry into the virtual barrel

BOOK OF 2 GAMES FOR $2 BOOK OF 4 GAMES FOR $4 BOOK OF 6 GAMES FOR $5

DRAWS

8PM | 8.30PM | 9PM 9.30PM | 10PM 10.30PM | 11PM

Authorised under NSW Permit Number: LTPS/18/25130. Terms and Conditions available from reception.

REGULAR PROMOTIONS AND ACTIVITIES

Mondays

Saturdays

9am: Tai Chi Class 10am: Tai Chi Class 11am: Cash Housie 3pm: Mahjong 7.15pm: Ceroc Dance Class 7.30pm: Mahjong

1pm: Cash Housie 8pm: Live & free entertainment in Wenty Lounge *7.30pm: Starlight show (*ticketed event, check ticket for start time)

Tuesdays

3pm: 6.30pm: Live & free entertainment in Wenty Lounge

Sundays

9am: Tai Chi Class 9.15am: Gentle Exercise Class 10am: Tai Chi Class 11.30am: Cash Housie 7pm: Bingo 7.30pm: Poker

Note: Promotions and activities subject to change.

Wednesdays

9.15am: Gentle Exercise Class 11am: Hoi 7.30pm: Cash Housie 7.30pm: Trivia

Thursdays

MONDAY AFTERNOON • 3PM | REGISTRATION • FROM 2PM MONDAY EVENING • 7.30PM | REGISTRATION • FROM 6.30PM

TUESDAY NIGHTS

What’s On

REGULAR UPDATES ARE AVAILABLE VIA wentyleagues.com.au AND RECEPTION

TWO SESSIONS EVERY WEEK TUESDAY - 7PM FRIDAY - 11AM

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9am: Tai Chi Class 9.15am: Gentle Exercise Class 10am: Tai Chi Class 11.30am: Cash Housie 6.30pm: 8.30pm: Live & free entertainment in Wenty Lounge

Fridays

9am: Tai Chi Class 10am: Tai Chi Class 11am: Bingo 6pm: Live & free entertainment in Wenty Lounge 7.30pm: Cash Housie 10pm: TuCandela Latin Friday

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WITH UP TO $20,000 IN CASH GIVEAWAYS!

CRICKET CLUB

DOMINOES

The cricket club celebrated its 60th anniversary in February, with many past players and committee members attending. The top five batting and bowling performances of all time were each awarded a memorial plaque and many old members stayed late into the night reminiscing with past team mates. Some of the original players travelled interstate to attend the celebrations. It was wonderful to see the cricket club’s history brought to life by its old players.

Our championships are scheduled to commence soon and our winners for the January/February season are as followed: 3/1 R. Gorbatenko and 10/1 C. Vella and M. Reilly, 17/1 R.Chaperon and S.Caine, 24/1 G.Bugden and J.Lowery, 31/1 Y.Adrien and A.Alderman, 7/2 Y.Adrien, 14/2 M.Reilly and W.Paruit.

Another major milestone that the cricket club celebrated was the Parramatta District Cricket Association’s 100-year anniversary, held on 7 March in the Starlight Room. A good night was had by all.

We play social Dominoes on Thursday nights in the Sports Area, names in by 7.15pm as the game commences at 7.30pm. There is a playing fee of $3.00 and prize money for those placing in first, second and third. If you have not played before our members are happy to teach you.

At the time of writing, all but two of our senior teams are in contention to make the semi-finals, so we are hoping for a few to make the Grand Finals. Our junior teams are also placed well with most in the top four, and therefore a good chance of making the finals. More on the results next journal.

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Our Skills Development run in conjunction with Cricket NSW has been extremely well attended with many late registrations and kids keen to play for the club next season. This is where the kids’ love of cricket begins which then translates into a lifetime of being involved in this great sport. The government’s initiative of reimbursing children’s sport is making it easier and more affordable for parents to keep their kids active. Many of our parents have used these vouchers to pay for their kids’ cricket fees which ensures the club continues well into the future.

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Until next time, Juanita Di Angelo Club Secretary

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The new darts competition year has started off with Wenty Leagues Darts Club well represented in the Sydney Western Suburb Darts Leagues Competition. We have three men’s teams in the Monday night competition with two teams in Division One. We also have two Division One mixed teams in the Wednesday Competition. The Monday and Wednesday competitions commenced on the 4th February with all players looking forward to a successful competition.

Wednesday 3 April Wednesday 29 May

Our Friday Night Social Darts is going from strength to strength with up to 40 of people playing on most Friday nights. Many of these players have never played darts before so come down to the Magpie Bar on a Friday night and have a go, names are to be in by 8.00pm. There are several new players who have enjoyed themselves so much they have now signed up to represent our club in our Monday and Wednesday competitions.

SWIPE YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD FROM 5.30PM ON THE NIGHT FOR AN ENTRY INTO THE BARREL.

If your ticket is drawn out of the barrel and you’re in the Club, simply spin the Winning Wheel to win between $500 and $2,000 cash.

The Summer Break Competition sponsored by Wenty Leagues Darts Club again proved to be very popular. This competition was played between the official Sydney Western Darts Winter and Summer competitors and attracted 12 teams comprising of a total of 54 players from various sports and RSL clubs throughout the area. After an intense event played over 4 weeks, our winners were Wayne Blair, Jaiden Harris, Nathan Walsh, Anne Blair and Nathan Reed. Our runners up were Jason Seifried, Linda Dobbin, Terrieanne Whitting & Kevin Nicholas. David Harrison

DRAWS EVERY 5 MINUTES FROM 8.00PM WITH UP TO 10 WINNERS ON THE NIGHT. The Winning Wheel Of Cash is authorised under NSW Permit No. LTPS/18/29318. Terms and Conditions available from reception.

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Unfortunately two of our members, B.Hogan and F.Waine have moved onto nursing homes, they will be sadly missed.

Many thanks,

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16/1 1st Judy Bowerman (12), 2nd Sue Bob, Col Manton (11). 23/1 1st Fran Boxall (15), 2nd Col Manton (12), 3rd Betty Kay (11). 30/1 1st Judy Bowerman (12), 2nd Cathy Hill, Wendy Hewitt, Terry Scott, Bob Van Leeuwin (10). 6/2 1st Ray O’connor (12), 2nd Tony Irvine (11), 3rd Hertha Roedl (10). 13/2 1st Rob Fountain, Joe Musemuci, Norm Towells, Paul Walker, Dennis Williams (12). Congratulations to the following who managed the excellent feat of winning 8 or more games in a row: Judy Bowerman (16/1), Fran Boxall (23/1), Samantha Jones (23/1), Col Manton (23/1). The interclub competition started on the 12th of February and the Wenty team had a narrow win. Late notice: It is with great sadness, that the WLC Euchre Club advises that Marion Green past away Mid-February. Also, Colin Marion, unfortunately has had an accident whilst out walking that brought on an extended hospital visit

Patricia Jolly Vice President

EUCHRE The Euchre Club plays each Wednesday near the TAB whilst the renovations are in progress, commencing at 7 p.m. Sixteen games are played, with a break after 8 games and cash prizes and club vouchers for first, second and third place. It costs $3 to play each night plus a $3 annual membership fee. There are prizes for the best aggregate each seven weeks with six aggregates per year. There is also a prize for the best annual aggregate over forty-two weeks. Any player lucky enough to win eight or more games in a row on any night also receives a small prize. On the social side there are two dinners per year. New players are always welcome. You do not need to be an expert player to participate and you will find that there is a range of ability amongst the players. You start with a partner and change partners after each game. Changing partners is fun and like any endeavour, ability improves with practice. Lessons can be arranged for those unsure of how to play or who wish to improve. If you have never played, we can teach you or if it has been some time since you played we can arrange a refresher session. One of our members, Bruce Skeen has unfortunately passed away from pancreatic cancer. Bruce was in the Palliative Care Unit at Mt Druitt Hospital. Deepest sympathies go to his loved ones and friends. Another member, Mick Prestipino, has suffered a stroke. Mick was fortunate to have been in a doctor’s surgery when the stroke occurred. Mick spent three weeks in Concord Hospital but has since been transferred to St. Joseph’s Auburn for further rehabilitation to regain use of his legs. Mick may be out of action for some time. Sympathy to Judy Bowerman who has lost her mum at 95. Shirley Keniry has recovered well from her gall bladder removal. Welcome back to Ray O’Connor who has not played for some time. Ray must have been getting lessons as he won first night back. An unfortunate event occurred on the 13th of February. Betty Kay turned up a club with five in her hand, discarded a trump, went alone and got euchred and has been spitting chips ever since. Even jolly Judy has not performed such a feat. Danny Gaal also shocked everyone on his table when he made it, lead the seven of trumps and it won. Lots of head shaking there. Results since the last journal are as follows (winning games in brackets); 9/1 1st Hertha Roedl (12), 2nd Christel Brassaud, Betty Kay, Joe Musumeci (10).

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Colin Manton Secretary

FISHING To start 2019 a fishing trip took place in mid-January and another early February as the weather and seas were kind. The January trip headed out at the normal time of 6:00am, motoring out of Kiama Harbour with a full boat of eager fishermen. The weather was good and the seas relatively calm, all on board were looking forward to a goods days fishing. We weren’t disappointed, it was a great catch. We started out wide and then came in to about 60 fathoms as the weather persisted. The haul consisted of 10 Morwong, 1 Snapper, 5 Flathead, 48 Leather Jackets, 1 Pig Fish and 31 Long fin perch. This was an exceptional catch given the poor catches of the last few trips of 2018. The biggest fish was a 1.945kg Snapper caught by Russell Harvey; this may be the biggest fish caught for some time. The biggest bag went to Mick Prestipino, nearing 13 kgs. The second trip was early February and like the last outing we had a full boat. The weather and seas were kind however there was a twist, the currents were all over the place, so it was hard to hold bottom. This being the case we remained at around 50 fathoms with the fishermen working hard for their catch. In comparison to our previous trip a much smaller number of fish was brought in; nevertheless, a great day was had by all. The catch consisted of 7 Morwong, 1 Snapper, 3 Flathead and 1 Pig Fish. The biggest fish went to Michael Ohlson, being a 1.320kg Morwong. Michael cooked and ate it that night, he said it tasted beautiful. The biggest bag went to Frank Rapa, weighing in at 3.279kg. Even though a much smaller haul, spirits were high and as usual the conversation on board was all about the fish that got away, mostly the currents were to blame. This was all in fun! Another trip is scheduled for late February which already has a full boat and another two trips are scheduled in March. The dates of the trips for 2019 are on the notice board in the Sports Bar. If you are interested in deep sea fishing on a charter boat or interested in a weekend away attending the Small Boats competition, please contact a member of the Fishing Committee. Till next tide, Phil Nash Publicity Officer FOLLOW US

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GOLF The 2018 major championships for both Scratch and Handicap were completed and in A Grade Ryan Paynes won both events, closely followed by Frank Soballa coming in as runners up. In B Grade the winner in both events was Geoff Bell, with runner up being Nathan Cook. The C Grade competition saw Graham Kenyon winning both Scratch and Handicap whilst Alan Thompson placed as runner up. Congratulations to all competitors. After winning the Scratch in A Grade Ryan Paynes became the champion of the Wenty Leagues Golf Club, congratulations. In the C.O.W. event Danny Chaiban defeated Mark O’Brien 2/1 in the final. Our last game of the year was the annual game of Captain vs President, with the Presidents side winning a very tight match. Frank Soballa had an early Christmas present when he won one of our jackpot holes in December, worth $400. Our last 3 players to join the dreaded air swing club for 2018 were Dominic Scali, Bernie Ambrose and Glen Grant. Our clubman of the year was finally won by Glen Grant on 182 points from Frank Soballa on 172 points, with Rob Trent and Kel Fangupo placing third on 171 points each. 2019 saw us return to Cumberland Golf Course with a big field of players competing for the Patrons Trophy. Patron Laurie Capovilla supplied the prizes and Ian McCann, Adam Cromack and Rob Willis represented the Board of Directors. The winner on this day was Rob Trent beating Brian Thow on a countback. The air swing club claimed its first victim of 2019 that being Frank Martin. Alan Thompson President

GOSHIN JU-JITSU Goshin Ju-Jitsu has enjoyed a break over the summer school holidays with our first training night being held on Wednesday the 13th of February 2019. Our year commenced on a high with a solid re-enrolment rate from last year and a huge influx of 20 new students over both junior and senior mats. The Goshin Ju Jitsu AGM will be held on Monday the 18th of March 2019 in Magpie Meeting Room 2 at 7.30pm. Results regarding the election of the executive committee will be announced in the next Journal. On the 20th March Trevor Simpson OAM was honoured with the grade of Shichidan (7th dan black belt) for his knowledge, service and dedication to Ju-Jitsu. A HUGE congratulations to Trevor on this outstanding achievement. Training is held every Wednesday night during the school term from 6.30pm in the Wally Webster Hall. Registrations are now open to new students and we accept Active Kids vouchers. Visitors are more than welcome to come down and watch. Our training times are as followed: Junior white belt & junior yellow belt 6.30pm to 7.25pm, junior orange belt to junior blue belt 7.30pm to 8.30pm and senior belts & new adult students 8.35pm to 9.45pm.

For all enquiries and links to on-line registration please email wlcgoshinjujitsu@gmail.com Amanda Seck Secretary

INDOOR BOWLS Welcome back to all, after a very busy Christmas break. Our presentation day was held on the 12th of December with a fun game of bowls, resulting in prizes of chocolates. We then enjoyed a lovely lunch before the formalities began. The results are as follows: Mixed triples Winners: Barrie Craig, Marie O’Brien and Monica Maastricht. Runners up: Judith Norgrove, Geoff Owen and Doreen Anderson. Ladies Singles Winner: Monika Korn. Runners up: Barbara Hill. Men’s Singles Winner: Barrie Craig. Runner Up: Andy Ko. Yearly Aggregate Winners Wednesday: Doreen Anderson. Thursday: Barrie\ Craig. Improved plater: Fay Peter Until the next journal, happy bowling, Fay Peter Publicity Officer

MENS BOWLS Hi Wenty Leagues Club members to the latest Club Journal report prepared for your information from the Men’s Bowling Club. With the opening of the new Plaza area in mid-February, the excitement is overwhelming with the new club facilities and the Pavilion area for the bowlers and other functions too. It is a state-of-the-art facility and with the upgrade works to our second green, everything looks a million dollars when looking from the Smith Street end back towards the newly opened main club. Our Annual Club AGM was held on Sunday 17th February 2019 where quite a few new faces were elected to the Bowls Committee and Jeff Gallagher was elected as the Bowls Secretary. Other newly elected members were Steve Baldwin, Ken Aston, John Stephenson (Emu), who have all hit the ground running assisting with social bowls and the like. Former Secretary, Graeme Roberts (Judge), moves up into the vacant Vice President’s position. Special thanks go to our outgoing Committee members of Warren Lambert, Barrie Craig, Anthony Breese and Vice President Graham Reynolds who is relocating to Tea Gardens up in the Port Stephens area of NSW. These boys did a tremendous job and any member that gives up their free time to volunteer to assist on Committee’s should be praised. The first round of the NSW Interclub State Pennants starts on Saturday 9th March. Ten weeks of home and away play will determine the section winners and whether we have any teams in the Zone Playoffs. Wenty, once again has six sides (12 players per side) in the pennant competition in grades 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 & 7. After an amazing season last year, with us claiming three Zone Flags, majority of our teams have been promoted to higher grades.

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That will make things tougher again this year but I’m sure us Magpie blokes are up for the challenge. Our Grade 1 Magpies side is one of only 12 teams in the Sydney Metropolitan Competition, so we will be mixing it with all the big-gun clubs. Wenty have secured the services of dual world champion, Brett Wilkie (QLD), as our marquee player for most of this season. Brett is also CEO of Bowls Queensland and will add a lot of professionalism and punch to our side this year. Our Club Major and Minor Fours Championships were completed during January and February with Brian Pridmore, Michael Brown, Adam Ashton, Phil Clarke winning the Major Fours, and Gary Watson, John French, Warren Lambert placing as runners up. In addition the Club Minor Singles commences on Sunday the 17th of March and the Major Pairs Championship is taking place on the 7th of April. We have introduced a very competitive social nominated pairs game on Friday mornings from 10am. Prize money is $200 every week; winners $100, runners up $60, lucky cark $40 and all teams are in the chance to win the Jackpot, which will be over $300 by next Friday. We can take a maximum of 28 sides and the sheet fills up quickly each week, so get your team in early. The Men’s Social triples (single names), is played every Tuesday from 10 am to 1pm and the Open (Mixed) nominated Social Bowls is also played on Wednesday evening from 5.30pm to 8.00pm. Now is the time for any Wenty Club members who would like to consider taking up the game of Bowls to do so as you will get a chance to use the latest Bowls facilities provided by your Club Board. Please contact Bowls Coordinator, Cam Curtis on 8868 9292 to test your hand at this great game. Cameron Curtis Bowls Coordinator

NETBALL CLUB ONLINE Registrations commerce on the 7th of January 2019 and will be available on our website. All 2018 registered members will receive an email that registrations are open. Please refer to our website for all registration and grading details at: http://wentyleaguesnc.nsw.netball.com.au/. For all general enquires please contact wentyleaguesnetball@hotmail.com and for all registration enquiries feel free to email christiebarter@hotmail.com. This year round one will kick off on the 4th of May and round two will commence on the 11th of May. Our semi finals will begin from the 7th of September, our preliminary finals will occur on the 14th of September, the grand finals will take place on the 21st of September and all alternate grand finals will be played on the 28th of September. Jody Manson has acquired the role of president this season with Kellie Denning along side her as vice secretary and Melissa Docksey as treasurer. We are all extremely excited for this year’s season and we hope to see you all there. Sue Smith Publicity Officer

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SWIMMING CLUB

After a reasonably good year last year I am hopeful that our Wenty Leagues players will perform well this year.

It was good to welcome our Captain, Sean Henly back from the U.S.A on the 3rd of February, and to be advised that Shirley Ambler has started her convalescence after her recent shoulder surgery.

In the mixed fours Doreen Anderson was in a team that lost in the semi-finals, Monica Korn skipped the team that placed as runners up and John Chen was third in the team that won. Monica Korn and Barbara Hill were selected in the Australian team and they will be travelling to New Zealand to compete against the New Zealand team in May, congratulations to both ladies. The men’s and ladies’ triples are currently being played and the event is down to the quarter finals. Our remaining players are Barbara Hill, Monica Korn, Doreen Anderson and John Chen. Good luck to all competitors, results will be included in the next report. Yours in sport, Doreen Anderson Secretary

SNOOKER & BILLIARDS CLUB The Snooker and Billiard Club recently held our AGM and a new Committee was appointed. Our Tuesday night competition generally attracts about 20 players, with the highest number of players being 38. We are hoping to drive more players to join in 2019. In 2019, WLC Snooker and Billiards Club will be joining two external competitions, the Western District (as per previous years) and RSL competition which we have two teams (B&C). In the Western Districts there will be 2 x C and 1 x B team. Last year the B grade team won the Western District Competition. This is WLC Snooker and Billiards Clubs second year in the Western District Competition B Grade competition. If there is any interested in join the WLC Snooker and Billiards Club we welcome you to attend on Tuesday nights from 7pm in the Magpie Bar S&B Club Representative

SQUASH CLUB The 2019 Western Districts Autumn Pennants Competition commences in March 2019 and we currently have 15 teams registered. Our Club handicap was recently held with Tony Cardarello placing first in the Main Event and Brendan King winning the Plate Event. The Squash Club is moving ahead in 2019 with a re-vamped Junior Development Program to introduce juniors to the game of squash and eventually to supplement the ranks of our senior players who represent Wenty Leagues in the Western District Pennant Competition each season. The plan is to offer a structured program of coaching over a ten week period to guide beginners in the development of basic skills and to build on existing skills in cases where juniors already have squash experience. Members of Wenty Leagues Club who have children or grandchildren who would be interested in joining the Junior Development Program should contact our Wenty Leagues Squash Club Secretary on 0435837675 for more information.

On Sunday the 10th of February Wenty Leagues hosted the Western Metropolitan Carnival and our team performed exceptionally well. In the over 80 years 30 metres freestyle Ted Jolly claimed first place with Trevor Simpson placing third. The over 70 years resulted in a win to Rhonda Hill, with Jess Seaborn finishing in second place in both the 30 metres freestyle and the women’s open event. The 100 metres sealed handicap was won by one of our comparatively new swimmers, Antoinette Ziai. Congratulations to all these members who turn up each Sunday morning and represent our club with pride, it is great to see them achieving great results. Our members were recently saddened when our highly respected Club President, Tom Lamond was recently forced to step down because of a severe downturn to his health. He is currently undergoing treatment and the prayers and best wishes of all our members go out to Tom, wife Bev, daughter Michelle and their extended families. We know Tom is a tough country boy and his positive attitude will help him through this. John McCann Publicity Officer

WOMENS BOWLS We are back to serious business with the commencement of the District Triples and the Fours Championship, good luck to all competitors. Pennants will be starting in a couple of weeks so let’s hope we can do our club proud and bring home those flags again.

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Ron Massey team hosting Hills District at 3.00pm. Off the field, the WDRLFC held it’s AGM on February the 10th this year which unfortunately saw two of the clubs most respected stalwarts step down from their positions on the Board. Mick Jordan, team manager of the team of the century, has decided to hang up the boots after many years of service on the committee but has been reappointed to the position of joint patron and Ron Bottle who has been the Club Secretary for the past 10 years, who no doubt will be sitting back with a couple of chardonnay’s enjoying his retirement. The board would like to thank both gentlemen for the years of service and we will greatly miss their wealth of knowledge and experience. The board also welcomes and congratulates Kim Greenaway on her election to the committee, the first women to assume a position on the WDRLFC board. Can’t wait for the footy to start. All information relating to the WDRLFC including complete draws for the Harvey Norman Women’s, Ron Massey, and Intrust Super Premiership teams can be found on our website www.wentymagpies. com.au Martin De Bono

I hope all ladies who went on the Australia Day Cruise have got their land legs back, it got a little rough on the last day but was an enjoyable 4 days. Thank you to our cruise organisers John and Maureen for all their time, effort and commitment, it was a very memorable experience.

The 2019 season is fast approaching, and we will be celebrating our club’s 107th year since being established in 1913. Registrations are now open for all ages and can be completed at www.playnrl.com, remembering that you can also take advantage of the Active Kids Program at Services NSW where all players will receive $100 off their rego costs. Everyone can keep up to date with what is happening around the club including trial games, training sessions, coach’s contacts and committee contacts via our website and Facebook page.

Ladies Bowls are played every Thursday at 9.30 am, if you would like to have a great game of bowls and meet new people come along to Wenty Leagues. New players are welcome to turn up on the day, you just need to arrive before 9am or ring our bowls secretary, Joyce Rochford on 98635420. Alternatively, you can call our Bowls office on 98963518 before Thursday morning. Good Luck and good Bowling to everyone. Diane Martin Publicity Officer

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WUJRLFC (JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE)

We are proud to announce that at the most recent presentation evening held by the Parramatta District Junior Rugby League Club we were awarded the Club Championship for the 10th year in succession. This is a first for any Rugby League Club in this district and is an award that everyone in our club can take some credit for. In 2019 we will be entering a Sydney Shield as we have since the inception of this competition which began in 2010, we have won this competition 3 times and look forward to working with new coach James Boustani, we all wish James good luck in his initial

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After a tough pre-season, including an extremely hot January, all trials games are completed with the focus now of both women’s and men’s teams on the start of the 2019 season. Round 1 see’s our Intrust Super Premiership side away to the foot of the mountains to take on the Panthers on Sunday the 17th of March at 1.50pm whilst the reigning Ron Massey champions will begin the title defence away to Cabramatta at New Era stadium on March 16 at 5.00pm. The Harvey Norman Women’s team begin their campaign in round 2 with an away game to the Bulldogs as are the Intrust Super team but Sunday the 24th will highlight the first home game of the year with the

It is so exciting to see all the changes coming together in the club, everything is looking so good. Thank you to the Management and Staff at Wenty Leagues’ for our remarkable club, it is something to be very proud of.

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SPORT year of coaching after a wonderful playing career here at Wentworthville. We are very determined to make our club the best it can be and are looking forward to the challenges ahead in 2019. We are also asking for members of our club to join our Advisory Group, if you are interested call John Burns on 0404 763 746 to find out what type of work you may be able to do for the club in any capacity that suits.

their education by the Wentworthville United Junior Rugby League Football Club. If you require any information on the Wentworthville United Junior Rugby League Football Club, please feel free to contact Allan McGowan on 0419 266 591 Allan McGowan Secretary

In 2019 we will also be opening applications for the Wally Webster Scholarship for Hills Sports High School; this has been going for many years now with at least 12 graduates who have been assisted with

Sports Club Weekly Schedule

WENTY LEAGUES INFORMATION

TUESDAY Mens Social Bowls 10am Wenty Leagues Snooker & Billiards 7pm Magpie Sports Squash Club Pennant Comp 8pm Northmead Squash Centre

Mon-Thu Fri Sat Sun

11.30 - 14.30 17.00 - 21.00 11.30 - 14.30 1700 - 22.00 11.30 - 22.00 11.30 - 21.00

Mon-Thu Fri Sat Sun

11.30 - 14.30 17.00 - 21.00 11.30 - 14.30 17.00 - 23.00 11.30 - 23.00 11.30 - 21.00

CHILDREN AT WENTY LEAGUES Minors will not be admitted onto Club premises after 9pm. Minors are not permitted on Club premises after 10pm Sunday to Thursday and 10.30pm Friday to Saturday. Minors may be permitted to remain on Club premises after the above times in the following circumstances: a. They are attending a private function. b. They are dining in the Dragon Noodle Bar in which case they must leave the Club as soon as they have finished dining. c. Permission has been granted by the Duty Manager or Club Supervisor

SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE

Mon-Thu 09.00 - 22.00 Fri 09.00 - 23.00 Sat 08.00 - 23.00 Sun 08.00 - 22.00

WEDNESDAY

President

INDOOR BOWLS John Sunderland

Bowls Coordinator Cameron Curtis 0412 089 833

LADIES BOWLS President Secretary

Jan Cunningham Joyce Rochford 9863 5420

CRICKET CLUB President Secretary

Justin Isaacs Louise Frendo 0414 347 277

DARTS CLUB President Secretary

David Harrison Ian Merry 0413 151 921

DOMINO CLUB President Secretary

Ibrahim Kazangi Shirley Keniry 0405 414 944

EUCHRE CLUB President Secretary

Caroline Arona Colin Manton 0405 012 856

FISHING CLUB President Secretary

William (Bill) Van De Mortel Michael Nash 0409 030 460

GOLF CLUB President Secretary

Alan Thompson Leon Plotkans 0412 404 660

GOSHIN JU-JITSU President

Ray Bligh 0408 404 356

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President Secretary

Barrie Craig Patricia Gargan 0451 102 931

NETBALL CLUB President Secretary

Jody Manson Kellie Denning 0410 533 841

QUINLAN SHIELD Secretary

Doreen Anderson 0409 391 726

SNOOKER & BILLIARDS CLUB President Secretary

Andrew Carle Stephen Shaw 0411 159 343

SQUASH CLUB President Secretary

Paul Galea Graeme Mitchell 0435 837 675

SWIMMING CLUB President

Gavin Bland Peter Higgs 0418 472 508

WDRLFC (NSW & RON MASSEY CUPS) President Secretary

Rod Pritchard Marty DeBonos 0411 259 890

WUJRLFC (JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE) President Secretary

THURSDAY Ladies Social Bowls 9am Wenty Leagues Indoor Bowls Mixed Social 7.30pm Magpie Sports Dominoes 7.15pm Magpie Sports Squash Club Pennant Comp 8pm Northmead Squash Centre

FRIDAY Mens Social Bowls 10am Wenty Leagues Mixed Social Darts 8pm Magpie Sports

Elias Kassab Allan McGowan 0419 266 591

Mon-Thu 09.00 - 22.00 Fri 09.00 - 00.00 Sat 09.00 - 00.00 Sun 09.00 - 22.00

Mon-Fri Sat Sun

09.00 - 21.30 08.00 - 21.30 08.00 - 21.30

WENTY CAFÉ & BAR Sun Mon - Thur Fri Sat DRAGON NOODLE BAR Lunch Everyday Dinner Sun - Thur Fri & Sat MAGPIE SPORTS BAR Sun - Thur Fri Sat

Tom Lamont 0408 970 316

TABLE TENNIS CLUB President Secretary

Indoor Bowls Mixed Social 10.30am Magpie Sports Mens Social Bowls (Triples) 5.30pm Wenty Leagues Goshin Ju-Jitsu Training 6.30pm, 7.30pm & 8.30pm Wally Webster Hall Social Euchre 7.30pm Meeting Room Squash Club Pennant Comp 8pm Northmead Squash Centre

SATURDAY Junior Cricket (Summer) 8.30am Various Venues Junior Bowls Academy 10am - Noon Wenty Leagues Mens Social Bowls 1pm Wenty Leagues Senior Cricket (Summer) 1.15pm Various Venues

SUNDAY Golf Club Weekly Fixture 6am - 7.30am Various Venues Swimming (Summer) 7.45am Wentworthville Swimming Centre

APRIL/MAY 19

8am - 4am 6am - 4am 6am - 6am 8am - 6am

Gaming Floor opens 10am Mon-Fri and 9am Sat, Sun & Public Holidays.

TRADING HOURS

Table Tennis H’cap C’ships 7.30pm Wally Webster Hall

MENS BOWLS

Sun Mon - Thur Fri Sat

ADDRESS: 50 SMITH ST. WENTWORTHVILLE 2145 PHONE: 8868 9200 EMAIL: INFO@WENTYLEAGUES.COM.AU WEBSITE: WENTYLEAGUES.COM.AU

MONDAY

Sub Club Contacts

CLUB OPENING HOURS

8am – 3.30am 6am – 3.30am 6am – 5.30am 8am – 5.30am

11.30am - 2.30pm 5pm - 9pm 5pm - 10pm

DAY

SOUTH RUN

NORTH RUN

WED

5.15pm 7.15pm 9.45pm

6.15pm 8.45pm 10.45pm

THUR

5.15pm 7.15pm 9.45pm

6.15pm 8.45pm 10.45pm

FRI

5.15pm 7.15pm 9.45pm 11.45pm

6.15pm 8.45pm 10.45pm 12.45am

SAT

12pm 2pm 5.30pm 7.30pm 9.45pm 11.45pm

10.45am 1pm 2.45pm 4pm 6.30pm 8.30pm 10.45pm 12.45am

SUN

4.45pm 6.15pm 8.30pm 10.30pm

3.45pm 5.30pm 7.30pm 9.30pm

Next time you’re heading to Wenty Leagues, leave the keys at home and let one of our friendly drivers get you to the club and back safely. Pick up is free and the ride home is only $2 per person.

11.30am - 10pm 11am - 12am 10.30am - 12am

AVAILABLE WED - SUN see website for further details

DRESS REQUIREMENTS To maintain the high standard you enjoy at Wenty Leagues we require all members and visitors to adhere to the following standards. The following outlines acceptable and unacceptable items of footwear and clothing. Acceptable (some examples, not limited to): • Neat and tidy sports apparel • Camouflage clothing • Slides, sandals, scuffs or ugg boots Unacceptable (some examples, not limited to): • Football shorts, stubbies, board shorts or brief shorts • Sleeveless shirts • Swim wear or undergarments as clothing • Torn clothing • Bike shorts • Rubber Thongs after 7pm • Bare feet • Sports caps and bandanna headwear

FOR PICK UP BOOKINGS OR ENQUIRIES CALL 8868 9200

The Wentworthville Leagues Club supports the Responsible Service of Alcohol and the Responsible Conduct of Gaming.

All information correct at time of printing. We apologise for any changes after this time.

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