APRIL NEWSLETTER 2016

Phone: (02) 9411 5333Email: general@clubwilloughby.com.auWebsite: www.clubwilloughby.com.auFacebook: www.facebook.com/clubwilloughby

CONTACT US Willoughby Legion Ex-Services Club Ltd 26 Crabbes Ave, Willoughby North, NSW 2068Club hours:Mon–Wed 10.30am – 10.30pmThursday 10.30am – MidnightFriday 10.30am – 11pmSaturday 10.00am – 11pmSunday Noon – 8.30pm

Bistro Hours:Lunch Daily Noon – 2.30pmDinner Daily 6pm – 8.30pmSunday Noon – 3pm

April normally heralds both Easter and Anzac Day – but an early Easter this year pushed the Easter bunny into doing his rounds early. Whenever Easter falls, it does provide an excellent excuse to indulge in a chocolate fix!

CLUB HAPPENINGSClub CEO Greg Kearins had a successful knee operation and is currently recuperating. All is going well and we expect his return about the end of the month. Jon has stepped up to run the Club in Greg’s absence, ably assisted by Rod Hethrington who is filling in as Operations Manager.

Peter Dove has resigned from the Board at Club Willoughby and has taken a position as member of staff.

In 2016 Club Willoughby is sponsoring the Gordon Ruby Club and looks

forward to being home club for the teams. Our Association has reaped

results already with Gordon winning all five grades in the pre-Easter weekend.

Well done!

Don’t forget to check the Club’s Facebook page for news and upcoming events.

NSW SENIORS MONTH – APRIL 2016This year senior citizens are recognised in the month of April. There are many and varied activities to enjoy during the month. These range from variety concerts to croquet events to Cyber Safety information sessions. For more info pick up a book at the front foyer.

FUND RAISING AT CLUB WILLOUGHBYThe recent Bogan Trivia Night was a success- ful and fun night at Club Willoughby Raising funds to aid cancer research, attendees dressed in their “bogan best” and really got into the mood.

Over $2,800 was raised for the Can Too Foundation, with the Club waiving hiring charges for the venue. As an Ex-Service and local community club, this is a tangible way we assist in raising funds for such worthwhile causes.

We recently held a Motor Neurone Disease Fundraising event which raised well over $20,000. There were silent auctions, trivia and live music and was attended by over 300 people.

QuoteAccept that some days you’re the pigeon and some days you’re the statue!

DID YOU KNOWThose who sleep for six hours or less each night are four times likely to catch a cold than people who get more than seven hours of shut eye!

One hundred years ago, the first Anzac Day commemoration was held in Sydney 25th April 1916. More than 4000 returned soldiers marched, carrying the union Jack, the Australian flag and the banner of the Returned Soldiers Association.

Following the marches were fifty cars (when there weren’t many cars on the road) bearing disabled veterans. Over 60,000 people attended the service in the Domain after which the soldiers were treated to a luncheon at the Town Hall. In the same year, smaller marches and services were held in cities, towns and suburbs throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Willoughby Legion Ex-Services Club (“Club Willoughby”) and the Willoughby Legion Sub Branch will be holding their annual Memorial Service at Obelisk at 7am on Monday 25th April.

1st April – Joe B.8th April – Krishna15th April – Behind the 822nd April – Raoul Graff29th April – Antoine

A new promotion schedule starts this month, with the Thursday raffle moving to Wednesday nights with a free ticket in the Jokers Jackpot. We have Kids Eat Free nights on Tuesdays and

FRIDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT Meat Raffles & Badge Draw

Wednesdays, Student Nights on Thursdays, Ladies Nights on Fridays and much more.

For full terms and conditions visit www.clubwilloughby.com.au

A big event showing live at Club Willoughby for boxing fans, is the PACQUIAO vs BRADLEY match 10th April at 11am.

Club will open 10am on this day.

All members of the Club and local community are invited to attend and pay their respects to all those who served, those who suffered and those that did not return. After the dervice, attendees are invited to the Club’s auditorium to enjoy coffee, tea and traditional Anzac biscuits courtesy of the Club and its Sub Branch.

While a complimentary full breakfast will not be available in the auditorium, the downstairs Bistro will be open from 7.30am, offering an egg and bacon damper roll for only $6.

The downstairs Bar will be operating from 10am with the traditional two-up game staring at noon.

Special Anzac Day Trivia will be played throughout the day as well so come on down and test out your knowledge of Anzac History. LEST WE FORGET

ANZAC DAY 2016 – Then and Now

AnzAc DAyLest we forget7am Dawn Service

12pm 2 upMonday 25th April