P.O.Box 4011 , Mount Maunganui South 3149 544 Maunganui Road Phone/Fax No: 575 4477 e-mail: reception@mtrsa.co.nz website: www.mtrsa.co.nz Support Advisor 575 2385

Christmas Day

Lunch

Relax and enjoy the occasion with a sumptuous buffet including Glazed Ham, Roast Lamb, seafood an array

of sweets and much more! Adults $75, Children (under 12) $35 Members & Gold Card holders $70,

pre-school FREE Bookings must be pre-paid to be

Confirmed Ph 575 4477

MONDAY MOVIE AFTERNOONS 1.30pm

Free movie showing in the Gallipoli Room. Grab a friend, have lunch, see a movie.

3rd Walk the Line

10th First Knight

Movie afternoons will resume on Monday 4th February 2019

Snooker Club Once again a big thank you to the RSA committee for the continued upgrading of the snooker tables in our view becoming the best tables in the Bay. December is a busy month with the AGM and Xmas Ham tournament being held on the 9th Dec, sharpen up your skills and come and en-joy the day. Congratulations to Diane Clark who was the Runner-up in the Have-lock North Masters, also to Colin Derrick and Sam Simpson winners of the Re-turned Services Pairs Mt Maunganui RSA. Happy potting Sam

Mount RSA Line Dancers Come join the Mt RSA Line Dancers

Every Saturday 10.30am to 12.30pm

Use Dee Street Entrance

Classes $3.00 (1st lesson free) Newcomers and Beginners Welcome-

Heather Coleman 027 4876 332

Support Office This has been a busy month, I have been able to lend mobility equipment to several RSA members which is always very re-warding. I have also had visitors requiring assistance in other areas. I will be taking the last trip to the cemetery on December 11th, you are very welcome to join us if you wish, we leave the RSA at 1.45 pm. We will recommence the trips on January 22nd 2019. It is with sadness we have lost one of our village residents and one of our Dee St residents in the last few weeks. Our con-dolences to the families and friends. The weather is warming up nicely for the

summer, you will all be looking forward to

getting out and enjoying some summer

activities.

Carol Guinness Support Advisor

Mt Maunganui RSA Country Music Club A very large and appreciative audience enjoyed

a fantastic afternoon of Country Music at our

November club day on Sunday 25th. Our Guest

Artist was a very talented Kylie Austin who

gave us a great variety of Country songs in-

cluding “American Trilogy” , ' Bridle hanging

on the wall and “ Two more bottles of wine” to

name a few. She also did a beautiful rendition

of “Unchained Melody” which the large and

appreciative audience loved. It was a great per-

formance by Kylie and we were very privileged

to have such a professional entertainer as our

Guest Artist at the club.

There is no Country Music club day in Decem-

ber because of a bit of a clash with Xmas / New

Year so our next show will be in January 2019

on Sunday 27th starting at 1pm.

Our Guest Artist that day will be 18 year old

Nelson MacFarlane from Rotorua. He first start-

ed to sing when he began to involve himself

with a local Rotorua kapa haka group,

Tuhourangi Ngati Wahiao, who he performed

with in the 2016 Te Arawa Regional competi-

tion, and the national Te Matatini competition in

2017 where he and his group were finalists. As

an individual, Nelson has performed at a num-

ber of events, such as the Rotorua Lakeside

concert in 2018 where he received the second

ever standing ovation at the concert, the other

being Simon O’Neill, now an international opera

singer. He is also the winner of the Super 8

Cultural Festival ‘solo performance’ section,

where he performed an opera piece. Nelson

was privileged enough to have performed for

the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and

Meghan in Rotorua recently. Nelson has been

mentored by an amazing vocal coach named

Elisha Hulton and is grateful for all of her hard

work and efforts in getting him to where he is

today. Although he is well known for his sing-

ing, Nelson has chosen a totally different career

path. In early 2019 he is joining the New Zea-

land Army, where he will be a soldier in the

Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment and is

hoping to be posted to the 1st Battalion based

in Linton. He has aspirations of being deployed

overseas, to serve the country he is so proud

of.

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Women’s Section Well Ladies we have had another good year. Now it is the Christmas season I take this opportunity to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Our Ladies day for November was a great success. February 24th will be “Purple Poppy Day” this is to honour our animals lost in war. Mt Maunganui is the first club to have the day here so keep it free as there will be some interesting speakers. Have a great Christmas. I look forward to seeing you all next year Kieran Jensen

Golf Section Our final tournament of the year will be held on Sunday 2nd December and it is an afternoon tour-nament. We will also be holding our AGM at the tournament, together with our annual trophy com-petitions. Are you a member of the Mt RSA and an 18 hole affiliated golf club member? Come and join our golf section. Please contact Sandy Long 5755467

CARDS - 500 Each Tuesday 12.45pm. If you enjoy a game of cards, come along and join the friendly group. Just turn up or for enquiries phone: Edna 575 3739 or Julie 575 8388

Bursary Presentation and Anzac Trust Grants Evening

Friday 14th December –6pm

SENIOR BALLROOM

DANCING CLUB Held every Thursday

10am –12pm Tuition provided if re-

quired. All welcome. Look for-

ward to seeing you! Gil & Doreen 021 2472403

Finish 6th December

Restarts 14th February 2019

OFFICE HOURS The Office will close at 12 noon on Monday 24th December 2018. Between Christmas and the New Year ( 27th & 28th December ) the office will be open from 9.00 am - 3.00pm. The clubrooms will be closed on Christmas Day. Munros Restaurant will be open for Xmas Day Lunch Bookings only. Munro’s will open for Dinner only on Public Holidays.

TRAVEL CLUB Well the year has passed us very quick. We have 50 odd members coming to our Christmas Dinner next Tuesday 4th December at the RSA Restaurant. Just a reminder that $100.00 is due for those going to Napier Art Deco Weekend 15th to 18th February. Our next trip is on Sunday 27th January 2019 to the Matamata Piako Country & Western Finals, cost $50.00 limited tickets so get in early and put your name on the list on the Notice Board. All in all we have had a successful year. From the Committee Merry Xmas and Happy New Year Graeme Anderson 07 544 5234 or 0220466776

WALKING GROUP Christmas greetings to all you good, happy walkers. We won’t be officially walking over Christmas and New Year but I’m sure there will be some who enjoy the exercise like me and will still turn up on Thursday and Tuesday at 9-30 am to help control the festive season weight gain. Regards.

Tony Crawford.

FISHING CLUB Finally we got to go fishing out of Whangamata , It was blowing quite hard and the sea was later sloppy but we all caught very nice Tarakihi and had a good day. Our Coromandel trip was a huge success again all catching our limits in 2 1/2 hours twice we were very lucky with the weather although the Wednesdays trip the wind certainly got up and it was not a nice trip back to the wharf. We have a local trip booked for Mon-day the 10th December list is on the board at the club. Our Christmas function will be held at the club from 4 30 11th December so come along, this list is also on the board at the club. Just $5-00 per person. Its our turn for the club raffles 1st an 8th December come along and have some fun and help sell the tickets. The fishing club would like to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and may 2019 be a great Happy Healthy year for you all. Cheers Jeanette Club Captain

INDOOR BOWLS

1st Nov Xmas tournament – Light supper & everyone got a prize. 5th Nov Dinner & prizegiving. 8th Nov AGM 12th Nov Fun night with executives & staff everyone enjoyed themselves. 20th Nov Mystery trip organised by Joy Burt. A very entertaining day. Starting date is 18th February 2019. Have a Merry Xmas & a Happy New Year. Phone Mary 574 2873

OUTDOOR BOWLS

Hi everyone, Count your blessings, sing your Christmas carols, open your gifts, and make a wish under the Christmas tree. May you have a Merry Christmas!

New members very welcome, you don’t need to belong to a bowling club to join us. The emphasis is on FUN. For any enquiries please contact John Francis on 542 1935 or AtholPreston on 282 8567

SATURDAY SPORTS CLUB RAFFLES ROSTER 2018

Fishing Club 1st and 8th Outdoor Bowls 15th Entertainment 22nd

LAST POST D Tweedie 462230 R Norman 15035 W Franklyn Associate P Holden Women’s Section M Butler Associate J Kidd Associate P Larsen Associate I Chisholm Associate

CHESS Chess club rounds up another good year 2018 and thanks all those who have been so quick to understand so much and how we operate. We would like to make special mention of the indoor bowls people who have been very helpful in working with us to achieve the best for the RSA and a thanks to all for communicating with us on anything. Merry Christmas and Happy new year. Caleb Wright

8 BALL Seasons greetings to all our 8 ball members and also the indoor bowls players who joined us for a very enjoyable evening of 8 ball fun this season. Our 8 ball mem-bers and guests Christmas din-ner will be held in the Gallipoli room at 1pm on December 9th. Names to Gail to attend please. Break up evening will be Wednesday 19th December. Ritchie our president has issued an invitation to Thursday after-noon players to come along and meet the Wednesday players for our closing evening. There will be a few fun games and prizes. See you all at the Christmas dinner. Sharon

From the President Firstly, I would like to thank the membership for their positive support over this month which has started to bring the club back to life. With two shows this month Sat 3rd November Shane Cortez and Sat 24th November The Super Star Show both were supported well which led to their success. I do feel we are on track and doing the right things for the good of the Club. A big thank you to staff and Executive commit-tee for the all round good work they have per-formed. Finally, last but not least have a safe Merry Xmas and New Year so you will all be back to kick start a prosperous 2019. President Bill Newell

TAURANGA COMMUNITY FOODBANK

Christmas Appeal

Mt Maunganui RSA supports this worthy cause and anyone wishing to leave non-perishable food items and personal care products at the Club are welcome to do so. These items will be forwarded on to the Foodbank

Punters Club

The Christmas Function this year will take place on Friday 7th Decem-ber 2018. Please make sure you have your name up ASAP, so transport can be arranged.

Our next Show

Saturday 23rd March 2019

Guaranteed to get you on your feet and dancing, Tom Sharplin is one of New Zealand’s most renowned rock legends.

Tom made his mark on the Kiwi mu-sic scene in the early 1970’s and has since been regarded as one of the

most authentic rockers of his time.

Our courtesy bus operates every Wednesday, Friday & Saturday from 3pm to late, Ph: 0274 776-178

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

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2 HAPPY HOUR 4.30 - 5.30pm 4.30pm-7.30pm

3 Snooker 12.40pm Chess - Early 6 .00 - 7.30pm Chess - Late 7.30 - 9.30pm

4 Saygo 9.15 -10.15am Walking Club 9.30am Cards 500 12.45pm

5 Raffles 4pm Membership Draws 5.30 & 6.30pm Winner Takes All 6.30pm Happy Hour 6-7pm Snooker 6.25pm 8 Ball 7pm

6 Walking Club 9.30am Snooker 12.45pm 8 Ball 2-4.30pm Raffles 2.30pm Membership Draws 3.30pm & 4.30pm New Members 6pm

7 Raffles 4pm Members Draw 5.30-6.30pm Dinner for two draw 6.30pm After Raffles: Spin the Wheel to win$500

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9 HAPPY HOUR 4.30 - 5.30pm

4.30pm-7.30pm

10 Snooker 12.40pm Chess -Early 6.00 - 7.30pm Chess - Late 7.30 - 9.30pm

11 Saygo 9.15 -10.15am Walking Club 9.30am Cards 500 12.45pm 12.45pm Bus to Pyes Pa 1.45pm Xmas Visit

12 Raffles 4pm Membership Draws 5.30 & 6.30pm Winner Takes All 6.30pm Happy Hour 6-7pm Snooker 6.25pm 8 Ball 6.30pm

13 Walking Club 9.30am Snooker 12.45pm 8 Ball 2 - 4.30pm Raffles 2.30pm Membership Draws 3.30 & 4.30pm

14 Raffles 4pm Members Draw 5.30-6.30pm Dinner for two draw 6.30pm After Raffles: Spin the Wheel to win$500

15 OPEN JAM SESSION 1-5pm

16 HAPPY HOUR 4.30 - 5.30pm

4.30pm -7.30pm

17 Snooker 12.40pm Chess -Early 6.00 - 7.30pm Chess - Late 7.30 - 9.30pm

18 Saygo 9.15 -10.15am Walking Club 9.30am Cards 500

19 J Force 10am Raffles 4pm Membership Draw s 5.30 & 6.30pm Winner Takes All 6.30pm Happy Hour 6-7 pm Snooker 6.25pm 8 Ball 7pm

20 Walking Club 9.30am Snooker 12.45pm 8 Ball 2 - 4.30pm Raffles 2.30pm Membership Draws 3.30 & 4.30pm

21 Raffles 4pm Members Draw 5.30-6.30pm Dinner for two draw 6.30pm After Raffles: Spin the Wheel to win $500

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23 HAPPY HOUR 4.30 - 5.30pm

4.30pm-7.30pm

24 Snooker 12.40pm Chess -Early 6.00 - 7.30pm Chess - Late 7.30 - 9.30pm

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26 Women's Section 1.30pm Raffles 4pm Membership Draws 5.30 & 6.30pm Winner Takes All 6.30pm Happy Hour 6-7pm Snooker 6.25pm 8 Ball 7pm

27 Walking Club 9.30am Snooker 12.45pm 8 Ball 2 - 4.30pm Raffles 2.30pm Membership Draws 3.30 & 4.30pm

28 Raffles 4pm Members Draw 5.30-6.30pm Dinner for two draw 6.30pm After Raffles: Spin the Wheel to win $500

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30 HAPPY HOUR 4.30 - 5.30pm 4.30pm-7.30pm

MERRY CHRISTMAS

CLUB CLOSED

Restaurant Open Xmas

Day Bookings only