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What’s on at the Club

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• Salsa Dance 101 every Wednesday from 7pm. Bookings call Cheryl on 0417 700 767

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• Rock ‘n Roll First Friday of the month. Call Sara on 0401 740 297

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• Live Music Every Friday in the Restaurant 6.30 – 9.30 & Sunday’s from 5.30 – 8.30

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Sub-Clubs For those new members, the club has a number of sub-Clubs you can get involved in such as Snooker, Darts, Euchre, Poker and Indoor Bowls. • Euchre Club - Thursday’s 7-10pm in the Atrium • Poker is played on Sunday nights form 7pm in the Atrium Bar. • Ladies Indoor Bowls – Wednesdays at 1pm in the Function Room or The Atrium • Snooker - Regulars play Mon - Fri and there are regular competitions. Call Colin Patterson on 0427 147 780 or check our website for more info. • Darts - The Yarraville Club sponsors two dart teams. We have an A grade team - the Yarraville Eskimo’s and the Yarraville Dart Vader’s. Teams play every second Wednesday night. • Golf - The Yarraville Club sponsors the Yarraville Golf Club. Games are played once per month throughout the year and this year. If you are interested in joining or going along for a casual game, call Russell Campbell on 0404 335 159 or email Golf club@yarravilleclub.com.au. Games are $35.00 per game and you get a chance to win prizes for ‘Nearest the Pin’ and the ‘longest drive’.

Lance Pannell Snooker Championship Following hot on the heels from the Billiards tournament, the Club hosted the annual National Snooker Championship. With the Pennant season commencing in late February, and culminating in the Club finals in July, of the 11 teams participating, 3 out of 4 Yarraville teams made it through. Long time participant and committee member Henry Checutti was also made a Life Member of the Yarraville Snooker Club and much to his amazement, was presented with his shield on 23 July by the Snooker Club President, Colin Patterson. Following on from the Club competition was the Lance Pannell Classic with the winner, Adrian Ridley pictured with Warwick Swift, National Sales Manager of Victoria Mountain Springwater, the Major sponsor of the classic and runner-up, Hassan Kerde. Competitions take place on Monday-Thursday. On Friday afternoons we have the 55 and overs. RSL League & Church Comp is on Thursday nights from 7.30pm.

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Club Newsletter/ Autumn Edition #3

Kids School Holidays Activities

We’ve had some great activities for kids happening in the Easter and July school holidays with the highlight being the return of the BABBA Kids Show. 250 kids and parents were Dancing Queens & Kings at the Club and there were smiles everywhere as we reminisced the best of the ABBA tunes from the 80’s. We also screened the award winning documentary film ‘I Am Eleven’ by Melbourne film-maker, Genevieve Bailey to a room full of kids and parents with Q & A with Genevieve after the movie. See inside for more.

“The kids movie day at the Yarraville Club was fantastic! Our two kids had a great time, with the clown & the face painting both highlights.

For general enquiries about using our Historic Snooker Room for Corporate or Private Bookings, callus on 9689 6033 or to enquire about the Snooker/Billiards.

Thanks to you & the rest of the organisation for a great day, we hope it’s an ongoing event”

For information on any of our sub-clubs, go to the website under ‘Member Info’ for more information.

Chris Edwards, member.

Kids Chess Club Call the Club to enrol your child in our Saturday morning Kids Chess Club. Starts every Saturday at 10.30. Call Tony on 0408 306 063 for more info.

Courtesy Bus Don’t forget the Club Courtesy Bus is available for use by Members and their guests from Friday-Sunday. We are also happy to consider requests for groups and special occasions.

Maureen Price Sales Executive

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The first few months have proven to be a great success. Car Wraps We’ve had lots of happy travellers, and a couple of regulars kids affectionately call it ‘The Fun Bus’. These are among our younger patrons whose Mum and Dad and friends come to the Club each week for dinner.

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Message from General Manager

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Dear Members, The year is flying by and it is my pleasure to welcome you to our third edition of Yarraville Club News Winter Edition. What a great year it’s been with some fantastic triumphs under our belt. Yarraville Laughs and Yarraville Live shows continue to be a knock out success with all shows performing to sell out audiences from all over Melbourne. From being an integral part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, to four sell-out Effie Shows and culminating in the inimitable Michael Winslow - the Yarraville Club is working towards claiming the title as THE NEWEST and BEST comedy venue in Melbourne. With the ever increasing patronage of families to the Club, our membership is growing steadily and we’ve now introduced a ‘Family Membership’ package. More information will be coming your way shortly about the benefits and activities for kids at the Club, including regular school holiday activities which have also proven to be a hit. Keep an eye on the Club website for regular updates. www.yarravilleclub.com.au Many welcomed the return of the kids BABBA show which was a sensational success with over 250 parents and children of all ages dancing and singing away to the hit Abba tunes that we all know and love. This year will be the first time that the Club has been profitable in a number of years and I wish to thank the hard efforts of all my team and the Club staff for their 110% commitment. As always, I welcome feedback from our members, so don’t hesitate to shoot me an email or call the Club. Feel free to email me at gmfeedback@yarravilleclub.com.au or call the Club on 9689 6033. We hope you enjoy the ALL NEW Yarraville Club in 2013 and we look forward to welcoming you and your family and friends back on a regular basis. Kind regards Christopher Byrne General Manager

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Secret Women’s Business continues to grow and recently culminated in 30+ women Showcasing their wares at our recent Showcase evening in July. It was a great night enjoyed by all with lots of names and numbers being exchanged. We’ve got a lovely synergy happening between the ladies and Violet’s been getting some great feedback and testimonials. Secret Womens Business takes place every second Tuesaday morning at 10.30 and our next showcase is Tuesday 10th September at 6pm.. If you would like to showcase your business or be a guest speaker at one of the morning sessions, please contact Violet on 0412 705 700. Otherwise, just come along and join us for an informal coffee and chat about YOUR business or business idea. There’s no charge and morning tea is compliments of the Yarraville Club. Check the website for future dates and speakers at yarravilleclub. com.au or go to our Facebook page for regular updates. “Just a note to say how much I enjoyed the Showcase evening. It was fantastic idea which culminated in an equally fantastic evening. Being given the chance to ‘Show off’ our business’s to like minded people and be able to learn from one another is very important. Food was delicious and the service outstanding. Thank you again” Mia Locksley, Meander Melbourne Tours.

pekish @ YARRAVILLE Adding to the expertise of the pekish team at pekish Yarraville, we welcome Micheal Richens. Michael will be supporting Ciaran and Fenella in maintaining the excellent level of service in the restaurant and functions area. Troy Doron has also joined as Head Chef pekish @ Yarraville. Troy’s fabulous organisational and culinary skills have already surpassed our expectations and we hope you can join us in making them both welcome. Watch the daily specials board closely for Troy’s subtle changes, and stay tuned for a new look menu in August 2013. Christmas in July has been a huge success with great group functions and catch ups enjoying traditional Christmas feasts with trimmings and special Santa appearances. Add it to your social calendar for next year – a great reason for a celebration with delicious food. Excellent value at pekish with Members calendar vouchers… Lots of people took advantage of our 20% off your total bill for lunch and dinner valid 7 days offer. Be sure to use your August voucher - 2 for 1 lunch valid Monday to Thursday, and the FREE bottle of house wine voucher. Check out your members calendar and book now (leave a message if restaurant is unattended and we’ll get right back to you).

Pekish forthcoming dates to consider: Sunday September 1st is Fathers Day - don’t leave it too late to book with your family for lunch or dinner with plenty pekish Dads favourites on the specials board. Saturday 28th September is Grand Final Day – keep the house clean and grab friends to watch the Grand Final at the Club with a FREE Gourmet BBQ, and room for the kids to play (book early to secure your bistro table). Tuesday 5th November – the cosiest place to watch the Melbourne Cup run, with another free gourmet BBQ for members. We extend our thanks to Yarraville Club Members for their continued support of Pekish @ Yarraville. Some of you may have experienced delays in securing tables on our busier sittings, and we encourage restaurant bookings to avoid disappointment on 9689 6033 or via www.yarravilleclub.com.au Pint sized pekish patrons. Out of genuine concern to the well being of your little ones, we would like to request all parents dining at pekish to please ask children to refrain from excessive noise or speed in the restaurant. We love that we can accommodate families and delight in offering the playground, but we must also respect the feedback from our members who have expressed concerns over potential accidents caused by children running or having bare feet in the restaurant.

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We’ve forged some great new community initiatives over the last few months, paving the way for great partnerships munity. We’ve recently started working with Annecto, ‘the people’. Annecto look after some of the disadvantaged and elderly in the Yarraville area and we look forward to welcoming some of their clients to the Club for Morning Melodies and also for the odd game of snooker.

Sponsorships. The Yarraville Club is pleased to continue a strong association with both the Yarraville Seddon Eagles as well as the WRFL as major sponsors. We also sponsor their regular events such as the Yarraville Seddon Eagles Ladies Day with Yarraville Laughs and Yarraville Live comedy shows and membership offers as prizes. If you’re part of a community group in the west and would like to chat about how we can support your group, be sure to call Violet Browne on 9916 4857 or 0412 705 700. We’re also proud to be a Platinum sponsor of the Footscray Hockey Club and we look forward to welcoming their members to the Club. Boasting a 500 strong membership, the Hockey Club is the 2nd largest in Victoria and sports 18 junior teams, 9 men’s, 9 women’s and 6 veterans teams including one ladies team. Established in 1934, they have seen 79 years of rich history in the area. The Club has forged some other great new community initiatives over the last few months, paving the way for great partnerships and opportunities which stand Club has assisted include the Women’s Circus, Yarraville West Primary School and Merriwa Kindergarten and we’ve recently started working with Annecto. Annecto look after some of the disadvantaged and elderly in the Yarraville area and we look forward to welcoming some of their clients to the Club for Morning Melodies and for the odd game of snooker.

Australian Open Billiards Championships In June, the Yarraville club hosted the Australian National and Open Billiards

&Yarraville Laughs

Our Yarraville Live and Yarraville Laughs Shows keep getting stronger with sell-out shows, each a testament to the popularity of Live Music and Comedy at the Club. Our appeal has not only been to residents in the West but music and comedy fans from all over Melbourne.

Yarraville Club in conjunction with our promoter James Young, were honoured to showcase the moving and fantastic guests Little Pattie, Grace Knight, local artist Rebecca Barnard and Fiona Lee Maynard to name a few.

It was an emotional tribute of top artists paying tribute to the legendary Amphlett, whilst over 500 fans reminisced, enjoying the legendary Divinyls hits. Artists who have performed have been impressed with the ambience and fabulous audiences. Yarraville Laughs scored a major coup in securing Michael Winslow of Police Academy fame, who is known as the Man with 10,000 Voices. He wowed the audience with his inimitable voice and incredibly funny sounds. Yarraville Club will continue to bring to you these outstanding shows during the year, with many big name acts planned, so make sure you check our website regularly to secure your tickets for the upcoming shows, or visit yarravillelive.com and yarravillelaughs.com for the latest news. Yarraville Club in conjunction with Yarraville Live and Yarraville Laughs, keeps you rocking and keeps you laughing!!

Forthcoming Yarraville Live and Yarraville Laughs gigs: Sat 7th Sept:

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(including 10 international players). Mathew Bolton, from WA, proved too good winning both events (his 11th National Championship). In the Open Championship

Fri 27th Sept: Van Morrison’s, ’Into The Mystic’ performed by legendary Joe Creighton Sat 5 Oct:

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defeated Michael Pearson (NSW).

Sat 12 Oct:

Glenn Shorrock

In his acceptance speeches, Matthew made special mention of the excellent playing conditions provided by the Yarraville Club. Matthew narrowly missed setting a new Australian Championship record break, making a break of 693 during the round robin. The record break, 702 by Bob Marshall, was set in 1953!

Sat 26 Oct:

Peter Helliar

Mon 4 Nov

Cup Eve: Wagons

For information regarding pricing, go to Yarravillelive.com or for our Yarraville Laughs comedy shows, Yarravillelaughs.com

Perhaps next year we’ll see that record broken.

No. 1 ticket holder for Yarraville Seddon Eagles, Mayor CR Catherine Cumming & son WIllem picture with sponsors Violet Browne from the Yarraville Club, President YSE Brett Edwards and sponsor Darren Dean CEO, Sweeney’s Real Estate Yarraville. Photo courtesy of Star News Group

Photos courtesy of Tamika and Shannon

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Membership Renewal Be sure not to miss out on the great offers that Club membership offers. The cost is $17.00 for 12 months or $45.00 for 3 years. We’ve also introduced a new category for FAMILIES which is $30.00 for 2 adults and up to 3 children and is designed to encourage both partners to join and receive the benefits of being a Member. Renew online at yarravilleclub.com.au

Members Lounge Bar Menu.

Don’t forget to try out our Bar Menu. Try the $13.00 Pot & Parma for lunch or dinner 7 days a week or the 300gm Porterhouse with chips & salad for $19.90. There’s lots more so ask one of the staff for a menu. We’ve got it all!

Raffles

I Am Eleven The Club was proud to host the screening of the award-winning documentary film “I Am Eleven” to a room full of kids and parents. Relaxing in our comfy bean bags, quite a few kids took the opportunity to participate in the Q & A after the movie and ask questions of the Melbourne film-maker, Genevieve Bailey.

Yarraville Club and pekish have combined to offer $500 worth of prizes to be won every Friday for our raffle. Don’t forget our Wednesday Meat Raffle each week with $400 worth of meat tray to be won.

The film documents the thoughts, feelings and beliefs of kids from 16 countries around the world with differing cultural and religious beliefs, starting from when they were 11 and progressing into their teens. What came out was that we’re all the same wherever we are and pretty much care about the same things, with family being the most important! We all agreed, the universal message that, with a little love, good food and shared joy, it doesn’t take much to forge strong bonds and create happy, healthy children.

Gala Night 27th July

Thanks Genevieve and Henrik for an enlightening afternoon and well done on a fabulous film. Check out the I am eleven facebook page.

Raffles commence 5pm – 7.30pm in the Foyer. Tickets are $5.00 to enter.

Our Gala night was a HUGE success with a massive $5,000 in prizes won on the night.

Genevieve Bailey pictured here with partner Producer, Henrik Nordstrom).

Movie Mondays These are proving to be a great success, with lots of kids enjoying the screening of Para Norman and Despicable Me whilst lounging back in the comfort of our ever popular bean bags. That is, when they’re not jumping, sitting or playing in them! With Face Painting from Faces Ta Dah, Mr Balloon Man & Chansie the Clown to entertain, parents can’t go wrong, with Mums & Dads sitting back, enjoying a bite to eat and relaxing with their friends. So, make sure you join us next holidays and check our website for ‘what’s on’. Cost is $10 including lunch. Some of the comments were: “What a fun day out. Amazing value and the adults get time to chill out and enjoy lunch without having to worry about the kids”. Warren Churchin, Grandad “A terrific day for the kids and well-organised. Inexpensive and good value. We love the Courtesy Bus too, and come most Fridays for dinner. My kids call it ‘The Fun Bus”. Chris Edwards, Member.

Major Prizes were a combination of cash, fuel vouchers and Coles Myer vouchers plus two 1125ml bottles of Bundy OP and a Santa Sack full of goodies. The winner of the $1000 cash prize was big MEl, a regular and longtime member and supporter of the Club

Cocktails & Happy Hour Our Awesome $4some, Happy Hour and drink specials are on every day from 4 – 6pm. Plus Two hours of hot Members deals $4.00 Schooners, $4.00 House wine, $5.50 Crown Lagers Check out our cocktails – try the ‘Yarraville Island’ it’s awesome!! There’s something to please all tastes so come down, watch a bit of TV or chat with friends and relax on our comfy couches.

Coffee & Cake We’ve got more to offer sweet tooths than ever before. There’s a wide selection of delicious cakes and sandwiches for your enjoyment in our Members Bar cabinet. Check your vouchers for monthly specials in the Members Bar.

Dates to Remember Members Point Redemption. Redeem your membership points at the members bar! • Movie Monday’s for kids 23 and 30th September. Kids show 2nd October. • Grand Final Day – FREE Gourmet BBQ for Members compliments of pekish.

Club Calendar

• Celebrate Spring Carnival the way the locals like it!

Benefits of Membership are many. The best feature by far however, is our Club Calendar which has over $500 worth of tear off vouchers which you can use all over the Club. Remember though, if you’re not a member, you can’t use them.

• Melbourne Cup Day – Tuesday, 5th November 2013. FREE Gourmet BBQ for members.

If you renew your membership by 31st August, you will go into the draw to win a iPAD Mini. For more information visit yarravilleclub.com.au or call on 9689 6033.

• Spring Racing Carnival is fast approaching starting 22 September to 25 November.

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