Highlights OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2019

Spring Into Style

In Vogue And On Trend

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John SlatteryClub and Membership Committee Chairman

ON THE COVER Top style experts talk the hottest trackside trends for spring racing season. Page 18

CONTRIBUTORS: PHOTOGRAPHY Shannon Morris (throughout), Alamy, Getty Images, Pexels. COPY Harbant Gill, Jessica Hirst and Megan Whitfield.

In This Issue

36 FINDERS KEEPERSDiscover the surprising way Healesville chefs find inspiration for the menu.

HIGHLIGHTS OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2019

Around The Club5 Club News5 What's On

6 Operating Hours

7 Out And About

7 Stay Connected8 Accommodation

Special Events11 Choc Full Of Delights12 Meet The Pros

12 'Tis The Season

15 Love My Way18 Spring Into Style

City Club21 Lectures And Courses23 Activities23 Event24 RACV Young Professionals25 Box Office

28 Members' Dining Room26 Dining Events27 The Love Of Food28 Gallery Lounge29 Le Petit Gâteau29 Bistro30 The Tarrant Room

(Formerly Club Conservatory)30 Carbine Bar30 Wine Bar31 Wine Events

Healesville Country Club33 Activities33 Guest Speakers34 Blue Tree Grill

34 Terrace Bistro35 Meet The Sommelier36 Finders Keepers38 The Lounge38 Sports Bar

Golf39 Deals And Promotions

One Spa40 Specials And Offers41 The Wow Factor

Fitness Centre42 City Club44 Healesville Country Club45 Road To Recovery

For The Kids46 City Club

Groups47 Experience And Explore50 Groups Calendar

Resorts & Getaways52 RACV Resorts54 Club Tours And Travel56 Reciprocal Clubs58 Calendar

Welcome To HighlightsAt this time of year, the days grow longer and nights get warmer, perfect for an al fresco cocktail at our new City Club venue, Bourke Street Green. If you haven't had the chance to visit yet, put it on your spring to-do list. The improvements at City Club have been well received by members and, of course, there's more to come, which you can read about on page 5.

There's so much happening in and around the Club in coming weeks. We're set for racing season and will make sure you are too (page 19). Good luck at the track. For anyone who loves chocolate (and who doesn't?), our month long celebration of this tasty treat (page 11) is certain to be a crowd pleaser.

And don't forget Christmas is on the way. Make plans with us (page 12) or chat with our team to create a personalised celebration to remember.

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Around The Club5 Club News

5 What's On

6 Operating Hours

7 Out And About

7 Stay Connected

8 Accommodation

Club NewsBuilding A Bright Future

BUSINESS CENTRE: Work is well and truly underway to transform this space into a great place to meet, work and collaborate. Featuring a variety of multipurpose areas, the fresh, modern centre is due to be ready this summer. In the meantime, please visit the Library if you're after a workspace or need to book a meeting room.

BOURKE STREET GREEN: With the much-anticipated opening of our new bar, we hope members are taking full advantage of this vibrant new venue. Early feedback on the delectable food and drinks menu has been highly positive—we'll continue to evolve the offering to serve up more of what you want.

CONSERVATORY RENAMED: Thanks for all your entries to rename the Conservatory. One name in particular stood out: welcome to The Tarrant Room. We'll be in touch with the winning members. In the meantime, turn to page 30 to find out more about the name.

We hope you’re enjoying these upgraded and improved areas of the Club.

Keep up-to-date at racv.com.au/clubimprovements or speak to the Club team

WHAT’S ONMelbourneLight The Night 11 OctShow your support for Australians living with blood cancer at this lantern walk at Federation Square.

Oktoberfest In The Gardens 19 OctFood, rides and Australia's biggest beer hall as Oktoberfest returns to the Showgrounds.

Opera In The Bowl 30 NovPack a picnic for this free, family-friendly evening showcasing opera’s best-known arias.

whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au

HealesvilleArchibald Prize 20191 Oct-5 NovTarraWarra Museum of Art hosts the works of this year's 51 finalists in the famous art competition.

Possum Magic 3 OctSee the classic Australian children's story brought to life on stage at The Memo.

Healesville Music Festival 15-17 NovHealesville Racecourse marks the festival’s 10th anniversary of rock, blues, soul, roots and dance music.

visityarravalley.com.au/whats-on

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STAY CONNECTEDBe in the know. Follow us on social media to be the first to see the most up-to-date stories, news and offers from around the Club.

We've updated our accounts, so check back in, take a look at the fresh new content and become a part of the conversation.

Onlineracv.com.au/club

Facebook@facebook.com/RACVClub

Instagram@racvclub

Help The Fitness Centre Go Green

Did you know it takes 355 litres of water to wash a load of gym towels? When you consider that the City Club Fitness Centre washing machine is put through its paces 15 cycles every single day, it really adds up—to the tune of around two million litres of water each year.

That’s why, from 1 November, members are asked to provide their own sweat towel to train at the City Club Fitness Centre. Don't have a sweat towel? You can buy one from the Fitness Centre. If you’re caught out, towels are available from reception. Full size shower towels remain available for hire.

From Fri 1 Nov City Club

Out And About

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP What's cooking? Holly, Charles and Ryan whip up a gourmet taste sensation in the Club kitchen as part of the Young Professionals Cooking Class. • Acclaimed academic and former Human Rights Commissioner Gillian Triggs hosts breakfast at City Club, reflecting on her book Speaking Up. • The Tripe Club's John Osborne and Luisa Savio take a moment to catch up with legendary Collingwood supporter Joffa Corfe, guest speaker at the quarterly luncheon.

VISIT racv.com.au/whatsonclub for all upcoming events

OPERATING HOURSCity ClubClub Library5 Nov Closed

The Tarrant Room/Club Conservatory5 Nov Closed

Gallery Lounge5 Nov Closed

Le Petit Gâteau5 Nov Closed

Carbine Bar5 Nov Noon-6pm

Wine Bar5 Nov Closed

Members’ Dining Room5 Nov Closed

Fitness Centre5 Nov 8am-6pm

One SpaSpring Racing Carnival early opening hours by appointment 2 Nov Derby Day from 7am 4 Nov Pre Cup Day from 7am 5 Nov Cup Day from 7am 7 Nov Oaks Day from 7am 9 Nov Stakes Day from 7am

Healesville Country ClubOne SpaSpring Racing Carnival Hours 2 Nov Derby Day 10am-6pm 4 Nov Pre Cup Day by appointment 5 Nov Cup Day Closed 7 Nov Oaks Day 10am-6pm 9 Nov Stakes Day 10am-6pm

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Accommodation

City ClubSpring Reward

Sunday Or Monday For $189

Why not treat yourself to the myriad delights of the city with a leisurely stay at City Club. Book a Standard Room on Sunday or Monday night for $189 and receive a complimentary upgrade to an Executive Room, giving you access to The Retreat Executive Floor, with tantalising canapés and refreshments. This offer includes buffet breakfast for two and convenient parking.

Until 30 Nov Bookings racv.com.au/staycityclubValid for multiple use. Subject to availability. Upgrade subject to availability at time of reservation. Blackout dates apply.

Experience Package

Treat Yourself From $310

This indulgent offer includes luxurious overnight accommodation, sparkling wine on arrival, full buffet breakfast, car parking and a lazy noon check-out. Prices start at $310 per night for a Standard Room. If you really want to spoil yourself, upgrade to an Executive Room (from $390 per night) with complimentary access to The Retreat Executive Floor, including enticing canapés and refreshments.

Until 30 Jun 2020 Bookings racv.com.au/staycityclubSubject to availability. Blackout dates apply.

Retreat Package

The Ultimate Retreat From $320

Curious to experience the luxurious Retreat Level? Access our most exclusive floor and enjoy the luxe private lounge where canapés and drinks are served every evening. The Club Retreat Package includes accommodation in one of our Joseph Pang-designed executive rooms or suites, full buffet breakfast, convenient parking and access to The Retreat Executive Floor with prices from $320 per night.

Until 30 Jun 2020 Bookings racv.com.au/staycityclubSubject to availability. Blackout dates apply.

Healesville Country ClubWine And Dine

Two Nights From $430

Evenings of luxury await at the Country Club, where you'll be greeted with a bottle of sparkling wine and a complimentary upgrade from a Lawn View Room to a Golf View Room, or from a Mountain View Room to a Premium Mountain View Room. Daily buffet breakfast, $50 dining credit and noon check-out to sweeten the deal.

Until 30 Jun 2020 Bookings racv.com.au/stayhealesvilleMinimum two-night stay from $430 for two adults in a Lawn View Room, Sunday to Friday. Public holiday, long weekend and Saturday surcharges apply. Subject to availability and blackout dates apply. Upgrade subject to availability at time of reservation. $50 dining credit for dining charges only, any unused credit is forfeited.

Spring Reward

Sunday Or Monday For $150

Book a Lawn View Room any Sunday or Monday for just $150 and receive a complimentary upgrade to a Golf View Room*, breakfast for two each day and unlimited golf. Our golf course is the envy of city-dwellers, offering 18 holes in an idyllic setting with great facilities and stunning views of the Yarra Ranges. After testing your skills on the green, you can chill out with a glass of wine and take in the stunning surrounds.

Until 30 Nov Bookings racv.com.au/stayhealesvilleValid for multiple use. Subject to availability. *Upgrade subject to availability at time of reservation. Blackout dates apply.

Annual Reward

Two Nights For $449

A chilled bottle of sparkling wine will be waiting on arrival if you choose to stay for two nights for $449. This offer includes a Lawn View Room, daily breakfast for two and unlimited golf. You can make the most of your stay with a complimentary $50 dining credit for each night of your visit. What more do you need? Reward yourself and revive your spirits with an escape at our beautiful country club.

Until 31 May 2020 Bookings 5962 4899Subject to availability. Excludes special event periods. Any unused credit is forfeited. One redemption per member.

Special Events11 Choc Full Of Delights

12 Meet The Pros

12 'Tis The Season

14 Love My Way

18 Spring Into Style

The Wonkamobile

Get up close and personal with Willy Wonka’s car, a 1929 Studebaker President Eight, direct from the stage show to the City Club. Pose for a photo with the magnificent motorcar and, if you're lucky, catch the interactive console in action.

3-31 Oct, supervised times displayed City Club Lobby

Edible Chocolate Display

Take a bite of this extraordinary giant chocolate display from the team at Le Petit Gâteau—dip into the mouth-watering chocolate waterfall and sample an irresistable range of treats.

3-31 Oct City Club Foyer

And so much more...

Try these chocolate-themed experiences:

Wonky Chocolate Afternoon Tea, page 46

Indulgent Chocolate Treat, page 28

Chocolate Cocktail, page 30

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OCTOBER 2019

Choc FullOf Delights A month-long celebration of cocoa-infused goodness? There really could be nothing sweeter.

CALL City Club 9944 8888 Healesville 5962 4899

WIN A Chocolate Experience

Secure a Golden Ticket to a very special Le Petit Gâteau chocolate experience. Buy our Willy Wonka-inspired chocolate bar from City Club Lobby Shop, Healesville Lobby Shop or Le Petit Gâteau—unwrap one of five Golden Tickets and you and a guest are in.

3-31 Oct $10, 55% dark couverture chocolate

Call Lobby Shop 9944 8868

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DINE WITH THE CHAMPIONS

Spend an evening with top billiards professionals as they prepare for the World Billiards Championship, hosted by RACV City Club. As part of an intimate group of billiards fans, you'll have the chance to chat with the players and share drinks, canapés and dinner in a private setting. Following dinner, adjourn to the Billiards Room for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see a skills demonstration and trick shots from the world's best.

Places are limited.

Fri 4 Oct, 6.30pm Private Dining Room, City Club, $120pp includes canapés, 2-course dinner, beverages and demonstration

COMPETITION TICKETS

A limited number of tickets for the 2019 World Billiards Championship are available at exclusive member prices. To book, visit racv.com.au/bookbilliards

World Open

Sun-Mon, 6-7 Oct Billiards Room, City Club

World Billiards Championship

Tue-Sat, 8-12 Oct Billiards Room, City Club

Tickets for all competition rounds are available at the door, until sold out.

WORLD BILLIARDS CHAMPIONSHIP

Meet The ProsRub shoulders with the world’s top players over an intimate dinner, before watching them in action.

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S EVE

'Tis The SeasonChristmas is almost upon us. Come to one of our signature events or reserve a space for a celebration of your own.

PARTIES AT THE CLUB

Our festive dining events are filling fast, with limited spaces for Christmas dinner. There are special celebrations for our member interest groups, plus our annual children’s parties —turn to page 49 for all the details. Or call your preferred club and let us plan a bespoke event for you.

GIFT GIVING

You'll soon receive your Club Christmas gift guide with inspiring ideas from One Spa vouchers to a special Give the Gift of Membership to gift the Club experience to others. In December, take advantage of our gift-wrapping service at City Club. Proceeds will go to charity.

EVENTS

Level 17 Seafood Buffet LunchBy popular demand, for one day only, our festive seafood buffet lunch returns.

Book early, places are limited.

Wed 11 Dec, noon-3pm $78 adults, $32.50 child (12 and under)No seniors discount or Club Reward offers apply.

DINING Members’ Dining RoomA seasonal menu of succulent turkey and plum pudding cooked to perfection, served all day in the lead up to the Christmas break.

Lunch, noon-3pm $60pp 2 courses or $70pp 3 courses

Dinner, 6pm-close $60pp 2 courses or $75pp 3 coursesOpen every Monday in December, in addition to normal opening hours.

BistroThis is festive dining done the easy way, the perfect venue for your end-of-year work event.

Lunch and Dinner, 1-24 Dec $47pp 2 courses or $60pp for 3 courses

Wine BarGet into the spirit of the season with a special festive menu on offer for lunch and dinner.

Bookings advised.

Menu pricesOpen Monday 9, 16 and 23 Dec in addition to normal opening hours.

Sunday Seafood Buffet LunchLive music and seasonal specials complement the usual selection of fresh seafood, including king prawns, oysters and mussels.

Bookings essential, places limited.

Dec, noon-3pm $78 adult, $32.50 child (12 and under)

NYE 2019A New Year's Eve In Burgundy

Celebrate in French style with an evening showcasing the finest wines from the best domains of Burgundy, such as Blain-Gagnard, Domaine de la Vougeraie,

Mongeart-Mugneret and Comte Armand. These exquisite drops are matched to a five-course, French-inspired degustation menu. The Wine Cellar takes on a decidedly Gallic air as Club and Resorts Sommelier Christian Maier (pictured) hosts an exceptional evening, culminating with guests taking in the city fireworks with a glass of Dom Perignon. Book early, places are limited.

31 Dec, 7.30pm Wine Cellar, City Club, $685ppExcludes accommodation.

Call City Club 9944 8888 Healesville 5962 4899

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WEDDINGS SPECIAL

The love story of Radhika and Utkarsh Sahu began at a mutual friend’s engagement party. Later paired together at that same couple’s wedding, they thought nothing of it. But over the next three years, Radhika and Utkarsh kept

running into each other at social gatherings... and there was no denying their fate. At their favourite boutique winery in the Yarra Valley, the question was popped: a wedding was on the cards.

ALL IN THE PLANNING

"Indian weddings can be big, loud and chaotic,“ says Radhika. But when the time came to choose a venue, it was precisely the opposite that appealed to her. “There was a calm and serenity that engulfed us,” Radhika says of visiting the Healesville Country Club. "At that moment, we knew we wanted to permeate that feeling on our special day. We also fell in love with the idea of an outdoor wedding with the beautiful backdrop of the Yarra Ranges.”

The couple envisaged a contemporary take on a traditional Hindu ceremony. That meant lashings of colour with touches of soft pink and splashes of cream, inspired by the natural backdrop, to bring a sense of simplicity. The bridesmaids wore glittering peach-hued saris and the groomsmen wore floral peach turbans and cream suits by Amaare in New Delhi. The modern touch extended to pastel flower arrangements and simple whites for chairs, carpet and drapery.

THE BIG DAY

As she spent the morning getting ready, Radhika has fond memories of seeing the wooden gazebo on the eastern side of the Club transform into a modern mandap—a pillared structure with canopy under which Hindu ceremonies traditionally take place. The gazebo framed the mountains perfectly on that sunny Sunday.

Guests arrived to the sublime sounds of a sitar with the tablas adding their exotic beat. A riot of sound erupted as Utkarsh and his groomsmen made their entrance at the head of the traditional baraat, a procession of family and close friends, winding their way along the cobbled path towards the mandap. >>

WEDDINGS SPECIAL

Love My WayHow one couple mixed traditional rituals with modern themes for a wedding that was perfectly 'them'.

Opposite and next page: Radhika & Utkarsh

4 March 2018 at Healesville City Club.

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Radhika, resplendent in red-and-gold embroidery (custom-made by Heritage in New Delhi) entered adorned in jewels glittering from her hair, ears and neck. Stacked bangles ran down to her hands, covered with intricate henna tattoos.

Celebrant Pandit Akash Deep set a reverential tone for the ceremony and as they gazed out from under the canopy of flowers as husband and wife, Utkarsh and Radhika were overwhelmed with the sense of joy and love emanating from their dear friends and family. All that was left was to celebrate the union with more colour and music, all accompanied by food lovingly crafted by the RACV Club chefs (see opposite).

LIFELONG MEMORIES

The natural beauty and sense of peacefulness may have initially attracted the pair to Healesville, but the vibrancy and movement of their celebration made the experience uniquely their own. Beyond the idyllic setting, the service and attention to detail from the Club team helped Radhika and Utkarsh create the wedding of their dreams.

It was, they say, the perfect place to seal their union and create memories that will stay with them forever. The couple never tire of watching their wedding video, relishing every opportunity to re-live the day over and over again.

To plan the perfect day, contact healesvilleevents@racv.com.au

ON THE MENUTalented young chef Lalit Kumar has fond memories of watching his mother cook, something that instilled in him an inate love of traditional Indian cuisine. Having trained in India and Australia, Lalit's influences draw on various regions of the sub-continent. He has such devotion to the authenticity of the cuisine that he makes his own gram masala raw spices on site so that he can create exceptional curries from scratch.

“I love to create a menu to the requirements of the couple and their family. We can always alter the offering or create something custom,” he says. "While the wedding is being organised, I like to meet with the couple here at the Club and discuss what we can create for their special day, to come up with something to wow the guests.”

Invariably, the winning combination of the spectacular Yarra Valley setting and Lalit's culinary skills is guaranteed to impress at every step through the day. Radhika and Utkarsh's parents admit they were wary at first, wondering how well equipped the Healesville kitchen would be to create an authentic menu for the wedding. Any doubts were dispelled at the pre-wedding tasting—guests were bound to be impressed.

Embark on a taste exploration with Lalit and the team at the monthly Spice Market Buffet. Turn to page 35 for details

WEDDINGS SPECIAL WEDDINGS SPECIAL

Photos by Ferndara Creative

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FASHION SPECIAL

SPRING INTO STYLEThe most fashionable time of year is here. Get spring racing ready at City Club with a host of leading style experts who reveal their top tips of the season.

WOMEN'S STYLE

FASHION ”We’re looking at lots of pastels, soft pinks, blues, even yellows. Florals are very on-trend, I’ve seen some great prints around. While dresses are always a classic choice, we'll see more variety: jumpsuits and pant suits provide a feminine take on a man’s suit.” —Sally Mackinnon, Styled By SallyDO: TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS

DON’T: IGNORE THE DRESS CODE

HEADWEAR ”We’re seeing a resurgence of the top hat, often in straw and with accessories like metal chain, feathers, and veiling. We’re not finished with this trend yet. A lot of new materials are popping up, like crinoline. In terms of colour, think navy, red, citron—but I think we’ll see more florals than block colours.

—Sinead Howard, Sinead Howard MillineryDO: CONSIDER YOUR HAIRSTYLE

DON’T: BE AFRAID TO TRY SOMETHING NEW

HAIR AND MAKE-UP ”In hair colour we’re seeing shades of coral come through—subtle, muted orange, it looks quite funky. Blondes are out in force, but with less of the grey undertones of last season. Hairclips remain strong—wear four to six for impact. Make-up trends are more consistent. For Derby, go natural, with a bold lip. At Oaks Day, go bolder.”

—Kuli Cleary, One Spa City Club DO: BE ORGANISED

DON’T: SELF TAN

MEN’S STYLE

FASHION ”Navy and grey are go-tos, but the trend is high blues—lighter blue with a tinge of grey. There’s an influx of jade in socks and linen ties. Texture is big, with nailhead fabrics that give the perception of variegation in the thread colour. We’re also seeing a modern take on the classic glen plaid, updated with contrast colours through the check. Think reds and deep purples running through grey.”

—John Mason, Henry BucksDO: COMPLEMENT YOUR EXISTING WARDROBE

DON’T: BUY SOMETHING ILL-FITTING

HEADWEAR The classics always have a place, but we’re seeing shifts in trim colours. Instead of brown or grey, try burgundy with green or navy trim. A fedora is a classic, but this season the brims are worn up all the way around, as opposed to the traditional down at the front, up at the back. Flat brims are also popular. You can get away with wearing a cap, depending on your outfit—think Peaky Blinders.

—Emma Cullen, City HattersDO: BRING YOUR SUIT IN STORE TO MATCH YOUR NEW HAT

DON’T: SHRUG YOUR SHOULDERS AND ASK FOR “SOMETHING BLUE”

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Ready, Set, SpringGet spring racing ready with a very special event to give you insights from industry professionals in style, beauty, and millinery. Enjoy a glass of bubbles and nibbles as the experts from One Spa, Styled By Sally, Sinead Howard Millinery Henry Bucks and City Hatters bring you up to speed on trackside trends.

5 Oct, 2-4.30pm Club Pavilion, $89pp includes cocktail on arrival, beer, sparkling wine, wine, soft drinks and food

One Spa Spring SpecialsDiscover treatments to help you step up your style and spoil yourself head to toe this season. To get you primed to go trackside, One Spa introduces special Spring Racing trading hours (page 7).

Turn to page 40 for specials

FASHION SPECIAL

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City ClubEvents

21 Lectures And Courses

23 Activities

23 Event

24 RACV Young Professionals

25 Box Office

Dining And Bars

26 Members’ Dining Room

26 Dining Events

27 The Love Of Food

28 Gallery Lounge

28 Le Petit Gâteau

29 Bistro

30 The Tarrant Room (Formerly Club Conservatory)

30 Carbine Bar

30 Wine Bar

31 Wine Events

Learn To Ballroom Dance

Grab a partner, put on your dancing shoes and get ready to move your feet and hips to some lively music. In this course you will learn how to tackle the Rumba, a sassy style of ballroom dancing based on Afro-Cuban rhythms. The most important feature of the Rumba is keeping a connection with your dance partner. We will show you how.

Bookings essential.

Wed, 16 Oct-4 Dec, 7-8pm $184pp, 8 weeks

Bookings 9944 8888 or fitnesscentre@racv.com.au

RACV Travel Talk: Antarctica

Join the travel experts at Peregrine Adventures to discover the wonders of cruising to the Antarctic Peninsula. Be one of the first to hear details of the first ever RACV group journey to Antarctica, the Falklands and South Georgia (see page 54), an adventure that includes a crossing of Drake Passage, the body of water between South America’s Cape Horn and the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica. The Antarctic and surrounding regions are rich with unique wildlife and for centuries has been a drawcard for adventurers and explorers from all across the world.

19 Nov, 10am Level 2, City Club, free for members, includes tea, coffee and cookies

Bookings 9944 8916 or clubtravel@racv.com.au

Lectures And CoursesRemembrance Day Heritage TalkRACV's Contribution To WWI And WWIIVolunteering motoring expertise for over a century, RACV's long military association began in 1908 when foundation member Colonel Harley Tarrant proposed leading the Australian Volunteer Automobile Corps. RACV also hosted fund-raising gymkhanas and promoted alternative fuels in war-time rationing. Discover tales past and present.

Bookings essential by Thursday, 7 November.

Thu 14 Nov, 6-7.15pm Club Library, $20pp includes drinks and canapés.

Bookings 9944 8180 or clublibrary@racv.com.au

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Kenneth Park Lecture

Celebrating Our Art Deco Heritage

With the recent reopening of the historic Capitol Theatre (pictured), what better time to be reminded of Melbourne’s marvellous Art Deco heritage.

Fri 1 Nov, 2-3pm Level 2, City Club, $15pp includes talk

Great Hotels Of The World #1

This beautifully illustrated lecture is the first in a series on the world’s great hotels.

Tue 10 Dec, 2-3pm Level 2, City Club, $15pp includes talk

ActivitiesFitzroy Gardens Heritage Walk

Learn about the historic buildings and sculptures in the heritage-listed Fitzroy Gardens, including include Cook's Cottage, the Conservatory, the Fairies Tree and the Model Tudor Village, which opened in 1948. Stroll through the majestic avenues of English elms, discover native wildlife and soak up the beauty of the formal gardens. Includes entry to Cook’s Cottage.

Bookings essential by Wed 16 Oct.

Wed 23 Oct, 10.45-11.30am Visitor Centre, Fitzroy Gardens, $10pp Bookings 9944 8180 or clublibrary@racv.com.au

Kenneth Park Walk

Collingwood Town Hall To Burnley Street Richmond

Explore the colourful backstreets of inner city Collingwood and Richmond, taking in the eclectic architecture while learning about the social history of these historically rich suburbs.

Sun 20 Oct, 10am-noon Collingwood Town Hall, $25pp includes walk and coffee

In And Around South Melbourne Market

This meandering walk explores the attractive historical precinct in and around the famous South Melbourne Market. Take in the architectural treasures that give such unique character to the charming local streetscapes.

Wed 6 Nov, 10am-noon South Melbourne, $25pp includes walk and coffee

Art Deco/Modern Melbourne #1

Weave your way through the CBD, discovering Melbourne’s Modernist architecture and Art Deco treasures featuring highlights such as the Manchester Unity Building. Built in 1932 as a beacon of hope during the Great Depression, its facade remains commanding even today and its historic lifts are still a delight to ride in.

Wed 11 Dec, 10am-noon Alcaston House, corner of Collins and Spring Streets, $25pp includes walk and coffee

Johnston Collection Christmas Exhibition Tour

The Johnston Collection owes its existence to 20th-century antiques dealer and collector William Johnston’s lifelong passion for gathering English Georgian and Regency pieces, and Louis XV period furniture, paintings, ceramics and objets d’art.

Every year the Christmas exhibition at the Johnston Collection in East Melbourne is a great drawcard for lovers of fine and decorative arts. This year’s exhibition, A Boy’s Own Story, will include Melbourne-based artists creating works based on old objects. This is always a popular event so book early to avoid disappointment.

Bookings essential by Wed 20 Nov.

Wed 27 Nov and Thu 5 Dec, 10-11.30am Pullman on the Park, 192 Wellington Parade East Melbourne, $25pp Bookings 9944 8180 or clublibrary@racv.com.au

EventTripe Club

Join the Tripe Club of Victoria for their November luncheon featuring a two course meal including traditional and modern tripe dishes. In attendance at the event is guest speaker John Newman.

Bookings essential. Places are limited.

Tue 26 Nov, noon-2.30pm

Level 17, $88pp includes 2-course lunch and beverages

CALL 9944 8888 EMAIL events@club.racv.com.au

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RACV Young ProfessionalsYoung Professionals Networking Lunch

Come together for delicious food and network with a crew of young professionals on the second Wednesday of every month. It's the ideal opportunity to share your thoughts and have fun while you expand your professional friends and acquaintances.

Bookings essential. Places are limited.

Wed 9 Oct and 13 Nov, 1-2pm Bistro, menu prices

Rooftop Bars Walk

With rooftop bars scattered across the CBD, Melbourne knows how to make the most of the spring sunshine. Embark on a tour to discover these hidden drinking spots, visiting four hand-picked rooftop bars boasting magnificent views. Experience Melbourne from a new perspective. Food isn't included in the price, but there are opportunities to pick up a tasty morsel along the way, with dining options close to the final venue.

Bookings essential. Places are limited.

Thu 31 Oct, 6-9pm Federation Square, $98pp includes tour and one drink at each venue

Young Professionals Christmas Drinks

The festive season is upon us, so end the year on a high and come along to raise a glass or two with us.

Thu 12 Dec, 6-7.30pm Library, $40pp, $50pp guests

Box Office CircusCirque du Soleil Kurios

A spectacle of colour, music and movement as an inventor defies the laws of time, space and dimension. Perspectives transform and the world literally turns upside down.

Wed 18 Mar 2020, 5.30pm Members’ Dining Room and Big Top Flemington, dinner and Premium seating $230pp; dinner, ticket and room $430 single, $660 double/twin share*MATINEE

Sun 15 Mar 2020, 1.30pm Big Top Flemington, Price Level 1 seating $120pp; ticket and room $320 single, $440 double/twin share^

MusicalsCome From Away

This moving stage show tells the true story of thousands of passengers stranded in a small town in Canada and the locals who welcomed them. Rising above cultures clashes and tension, music soared into the night and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.

Wed 30 Oct, 5pm Members’ Dining Room and Comedy Theatre, dinner and A-reserve seating $190pp; dinner, ticket and room, $390 single, $580 double/twin share*

Live Music KISS

After an epic 45-year career, KISS will hang up their platform boots for the last time, kissing us goodbye with the End Of The Road tour. Known for their larger-than-life shows, over-the-top glam costumes and hard-rockin' hits, KISS is revered as one of the biggest live acts in rock’n’roll. This farewell concert promises to be the ultimate celebration for those fans with fond memories of the band and the last chance for those who haven’t experienced the magic of KISS.

Thu 21 Nov, 5pm Members’ Dining Room and Rod Laver Arena, dinner and Gold Reserve ticket $295; dinner, ticket and room $495 single, $790 double/twin share*

*Includes return transfers. Non-member room charges apply for guests of members.^Transfers not included.

Young Professionals Friday Night Drinks

Art Tour

Discover the artworks of the RACV's extensive private collection, including Girl #1 by Del Kathryn Barton, 2004 (pictured). Bookings essential.

Fri 25 Oct, 5.30-7pm Gallery Lounge, snacks and welcome drink provided

Catch-up

Finish off the week, kick back and relax with a cold drink and good company.

Fri 15 Nov, 5.30-7pm Carbine Bar, drinks at bar prices. Snacks provided

CALL 9944 8888 EMAIL events@club.racv.com.au

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Dining And Bars

Members’ Dining RoomGrown In Victoria

Why settle for less than the best? There is such an abundance of fresh, award-winning produce grown right here in Victoria, our chefs are out to showcase food from the state. Sourcing a range of fresh, local ingredients they've taken inspiration from the flavours to create an exciting menu. Immerse yourself in the flavours of Victoria.

Oct-Nov, Tue-Sat from 6pm Menu prices

Express Lunch

Swift service for those on the go with a new, simplified menu. Prompt attention lets you refuel on two courses within the hour. Full à la carte menu also available.

Oct-Nov, Tue-Fri from noon $54pp 2 courses, $65pp 3 courses

Saturday Night Dinner Dance

Put your glad rags on for a night of great food, music and dancing. Dine on a decadent three or four courses before the band takes you into the night.

Bookings essential. Places are limited.

Sat 12 Oct, 7-11pm $72pp 3 courses, $96 with matched wines; $82pp 4 courses, $115 with matched wines. Limited à la carte menu available on request

Dining EventsInterclub Gala Dinner

Members of Melbourne’s great clubs come together for one night. Executive chefs Chris Goulding (Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club), Jake Ward (Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club), Jason Camillo (RACV City Club) and University House head chef Steve Baar each prepare a dish with a wine chosen by the sommelier from that club.

This is a shared table event. Transfers not included.

Thu 24 Oct, 6.30pm University House at Woodward, $139pp Bookings online only at city-clubs-gala-2019.eventbrite.com.au

In truth, Jelena Grujovic never set out to become a chef. “I wanted to be a translator and learn many languages,”

she says. “That was my first love.”

But after being accepted into culinary school and taking up a job with Hyatt Hotels at 17, Jelena ended up speaking the language of food and it soon became her main love.

Fast forward 13 years and the talented chef has cooked in kitchens in her home town in Serbia, across Europe, the UAE and, now, Australia. As the Members' Dining Room Chef de Cuisine, Jelena looks forward to sharing the flavours of her childhood with diners.

“I want to bring something really new to our members,” says the 30-year-old. First, Jelena introduced quick and easy lunch options for time poor diners. Next, she hosts her first gala dinner inspired by her upbringing. An overseas visit back home in early spring will help to shape the menu.

“Every day I wonder what I am going to cook,” she says with a laugh.

DINING SERIES: BALKAN EDITION

The Love Of FoodLanguages always enchanted Jelena Grujovic, but one more so than any other—the language of food.

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Dining Series: Balkan Edition An Introduction

Chef Jelena Grujovic creates a modern twist on the food from her native Serbia, a Balkan inspired menu, infused with her own particular flair.

Tue 29 Oct, 6.30pm Level 1, $115pp includes 4 courses with canapés and glass of sparkling wine on arrival

“Should I do Balkan cuisine or focus on Serbian? I am using my trip for inspiration.

I have booked to eat at a few beautiful new Serbian restaurants. I’m

excited to see what they do.”

As the final menu for the gala comes together,

Jelena reveals one thing guests can expect to

experience.“Pork is really big for us,” she says. “And I'd like to present it our way.”

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Gallery LoungeIndulgent Chocolate Treat

We’ve gone mad for chocolate during October. Dive into this special chocolate indulgence in the Gallery Lounge, created by the Le Petit Gâteau team. If you love chocolate, don’t miss this—after October it will be gone for good.

Oct, Mon-Fri, 11.30am-3.30pm unless sold out, $12 per serve

Afternoon Tea

Let us tempt you with a platter of sweet and savoury treats. Sample freshly baked scones, finger sandwiches, friands and cake. Our afternoon tea is served with your choice of tea, coffee or hot chocolate. Why not add a glass of sparkling wine for an extra element of indulgence?

Bookings essential. Places are limited.

Oct-Nov, Mon-Fri, 2-3.30pm $24pp, $29pp with sparkling wineClosed 5 November.

Everthings's Coming Up Rosé

Get into the swing of spring mood with a glass of Dal Zotto Rosato. Hailing from Victoria’s King Valley, it's a delightful drop for special occasions or everyday dining. With flavours of wild strawberry and fresh red fruit, it's an excellent aperitif—try it before it sells out.

1 Oct-29 Nov Gallery Lounge and The Tarrant Room $8 per glass, $38 per bottle

BistroBistro Highlights

Monday Night: Steak Time

Try a superior quality 300g dry aged rib eye, classic grain-fed premium Black Angus rump, or grass-fed Gippsland eye fillet or sirloin.

Oct-Nov, 6-9pm From $32

Wednesday Special: Victorian Farms

We're putting the state on a plate each Wednesday night, sampling the finest produce Victoria has to offer.

Oct-Nov, 6-9pm Menu prices

Sunday: Carvery Buffet

Traditional roast with an assortment of tasty vegies, sides, soup and dessert. New dishes using local produce join our spring buffet. Children love the pancake machine and ice-cream station.

Oct-Nov $40.50 adult, $22 child (12 and under)Lunch

Noon-2.30pmDinner

6-9pm À la carte available seven days a week. Excludes special events.

CALL 9944 8888 EMAIL city.restaurants@club.racv.com.au

Le Petit GâteauBûche De Nöel Christmas Cake

Celebrate Christmas with Le Petit Gâteau’s modern take on a traditional French Bûche de Nöel, a festive log made from light sponge. Each year the pastry chefs create a new version of this famous treat as a special addition to our Christmas offering. It makes a delicious alternative to the traditional Christmas pudding as a sweet finisher to a festive celebration.

$58ea, serves 6-8 Phone 9944 8893 or email lepetitgateau@racv.com.au48 hours’ notice required for all orders. Orders close 5pm Fri 13 Dec for collection 9am-5pm weekdays, until Mon 23 Dec. Cake collection Tue 24 Dec 8am-1pm only. Member discount not available on special-edition cakes.

New Spring Showcase Collection

If you follow us on social media, you're already among the first to see our new range of showcase cakes for spring. Now serving, it’s time to work your way through the irresistible creations of our pastry chefs. Even the most discerning cake lover will find something to come back for. They might look like fine works of art (and they are) but they are designed to be ephemeral—leaving behind nothing more than a lingering sweetness on the tongue and a satisfied smile. View the new collection online or visit the Little Collins Street store to experience them for yourself.

Menu prices Phone 9944 8893 or email lepetitgateau@racv.com.au48 hours’ notice required for all orders. Collect 9am-5pm weekdays (closed public holidays).

YOU COULD WINIf you love chocolate, turn to page 11 to find out how you could win a very special chocolate experience by Le Petit Gâteau.

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WINE OF THE MONTHOctober: McPherson Wines (Vic)Celebrating 50 years, McPherson Wines is a family-owned winery hailed as one of Australia’s top 20. Multi-award-winning winemaker Jo Nash focuses on traditional winemaking in her modern winery in Nagambie, Central Victoria.

Wed 2 Oct, 12.30-1.30pm Lobby, free tastings for members

November: Petal & Stem (NZ)Wildflowers are this winery’s ecosystem between the vines. It’s all part of the bigger picture to keep pests away naturally.

Wed 6 Nov, 12.30-1.30pm Lobby, free tastings for members

Wine BarChocolate Cocktail

Take one serving of Mozart chocolate liqueur, add a few special ingredients and mix to perfection. What is the outcome? Heaven in a glass.

Oct, Tue-Fri lunch, Tue-Sat dinner, $20ea

Happy Hour Thursday And Friday

Why wait until Friday to start welcoming the weekend when our Happy Hour specials now extend to Thursday? Enjoy drinks from $6 and dine on tapas-style share dishes.

Thu-Fri, 5-7pm Food and drinks at menu prices

SHOOT Xmas CakeThe Tarrant Room (Formerly Club Conservatory)

Introducing our newest venue, The Tarrant Room. Drawing on RACV Club's motoring history, it takes its name from Tarrant Automobile, the first car made in Australia. Around 16 vehicles came out of the South Melbourne factory between 1900-07. The last surviving Tarrant can be seen at the Club on Chancery Lane level.

Sunday Seafood Buffet Lunch

Every Sunday we serve up the freshest king prawns, oysters, mussels and seafood. And it doesn't end there—follow up with a tempting array of desserts, all accompanied by live music.

Bookings essential. Places are limited.

Oct-Nov, Sun, noon-3pm $66.50 adult, $32.50 child (12 and under)

Carbine BarGroup Functions

Gather friends and colleagues for a social gathering with finger food from our group menu packages. Add a fun or team-building activity with triple world billiards champion Robby Foldvari for an extra charge. You won’t be disappointed.

Bookings are essential.

Oct-Nov Food packages from $20pp, beverage packages from $15.50ppConditions apply. Bookings subject to availability.

Wine EventsEmerging Varietals Wine Tasting

Venture outside your chardonnay and cabernet comfort zone and sample hundreds of unusual wine varietals, from Arneis to Zibibbo. Co-hosted by Winestate magazine, guests are free to help themselves to the tipple that takes their fancy, while enjoying light snacks. This is your chance to discover a multitude of emerging and alternative wines in Australia.

Mon 4 Nov, 6-9pm Level 17, $30pp includes tasting and nibbles and a free Winestate magazine

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FROM THE VINE Wine And Fashion

While the recent explosion of wine bars and an acceptance of different wine styles has spawned a more sophisticated wine culture, wine itself has always been at the mercy of fashion. Not so distant in my

memory is the fad of over-oaked chardonnays, the rise of rich and oily viognier, and the surge of sauvignon blanc from across the ditch—the tsunami blanc.

Against these whims of fashion, as fleeting as last season’s hemline, we have to wonder what drives these changes of mood. Wine shouldn’t have to ride the ups and downs of fashion. In fact, it moves outside of fashion when it redeems a unique taste from a particular area, articulating a sense of place and style above the driving factor of grape variety or clever marketers.

Australian winemakers are starting to follow an old-world pattern of distinctive regionality, focusing on styles and varietals that best suit the area and climate where they're produced. With chardonnay, for example, we can redeem a cooler, crisp and lightly wooded example from the higher reaches of the Yarra Valley for its freshness and minerality, or a complex, rich and savoury example from the Margaret River, or look to the Hunter Valley for its own distinct characters. All chardonnays, but showing the uniqueness of their regions.

Cheers! Christian Maier, RACV Club Sommelier

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HealesvilleEvents

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Dining And Bars

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36 Finders Keepers

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Events

ActivitiesHealesville Country Band Night

Join us for our first Healesville Country Band Night and enjoy the award-winning music from the five-piece country rock outfit RUCKUS. Hailing from the outer eastern 'burbs of Melbourne, these four dashing blokes and a likely lassie will delight you with their mix of traditional and hard rocking country covers, interspersed with their award-winning original material.

Bookings essential. Contact 5969 9443 or healesvilleclubrestaurants@racv.com.au

Sat 7 Dec, 6-10.30pm Ballroom, $75pp, includes Country BBQ Buffet and Cash Bar

Australia Day Weekend Racing

If you fancy long weekend fun in a superb setting, celebrate Australia Day the traditional way in the Yarra Valley. It’s all about sun, summer racing and fresh Yarra produce. Take our word for it, thoroughbreds pounding down the home straight go pretty well with a good red and a punnet of local strawberries.

Take advantage of our free shuttle bus service from Healesville Country Club.

Sat 25 Jan 2020, 11.30am-5pm Yarra Glen Racecourse, $175 adult, $90 child (5-17), includes RACV Corporate marquee with full buffet lunch and beverage packageFull price will be charged for no-shows, or cancellations 14 days earlier. Bus shuttles confirmed 2 weeks prior.

Guest SpeakersKenneth Park Double Lecture

Summer Cottages Of Newport, Rhode Island, From the Gilded Age

In the late 19th century, American high society would see and be seen at Newport, Rhode Island. Their Gilded Age summer cottages, famous for social events, survive today as reminders of past glory.

Exploring The French Riviera From Monaco To Nice

This coastline is spectacular and steeped in history. Trace this magical coastal route, taking in some of the world’s most beautiful locations.

Fri 25 Oct, 11am-3pm $70pp includes 2 lectures, welcome drink, 2-course lunch, tea and coffee

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Dining And Bars

Blue Tree GrillHigh Tea Time

Spoil yourself with a selection of sweet and savoury delicacies as High Tea comes to the Blue Tree Grill. All served with tea or coffee and your choice of sparkling wine or pink Moscato.

Bookings essential.

Daily, noon-4pm $45.50pp24 hours' notice required for high tea bookings.

Wednesday Night Special

Roast organic chicken with native herbs and spices served with sides.

From 6pm, $25

Thursday Night Special

Salt bush marinated pork scotch roast is served with sides and condiments.

From 6pm, $25

Yarra Valley Wine Tour

Take a day out to visit three leading Yarra Valley wineries—Steels Gate Wines, Levantine Hill and Dominique Portet. Along the way, you’ll enjoy a decadent lunch at the Blue Tree Grill. Naturally, each dish is paired to a Yarra Valley wine.

Bookings essential.

Sun 13 Oct and 24 Nov, 10am-6pm $160pp includes tour and 2-course lunch, accommodation $150 per night in a Lawn View room includes full buffet breakfast and unlimited golf

Terrace BistroA Week In The Bistro

Weekday Roast Lunch Special

Why wait until Sunday. Dine on a traditional roast any day during the week, along with soup or dessert for just $17.50. Feeling hungry? Add a third course for $2.50.

Mon-Fri, noon-3pm $17.50pp 2 courses, $20pp 3 coursesDiscount dessert/soup price with weekday roast only. Not valid with other offers or on public holidays.

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Meet The Sommelier

Born and raised in the Yarra Valley, Scott Coleman knew it was

only a matter of time before he got a job at a local winery—it’s just what you do. From there, his appreciation for wine continued to grow, leading him to Healesville to train as a professional sommelier. Now,

as the Club’s new assistant sommelier, Scott works with head sommelier Christian Maier to curate wine lists for the restaurants and help customers choose their drop.

“There’s a lot to learn,” says Scott, “from the technical side of working in the restaurant, to understanding a varietal’s history and how weather influences flavour.”

Scott says a good wine isn't about the type of grape, but but how it communicates

its place of origin.

“Wines I enjoy have a sense of ‘terroir’," he

explains, "a clear expression of where they come from, the earth, soil and climate in which they are produced.”

Monday Burger Night

Start the week right with a tasty burger. The hardest part is choosing your fave from our mouth-watering burger menu.

Menu prices

Tuesday Parma Night

Choose from our extensive parma menu, ranging from traditional to Mexican.

$18.50

Monthly Spice Market Buffet

Indulge in a world of flavour with this exotic buffet inspired by the tastes of the sub-continent.

Fri 25 Oct and 22 Nov, from 5.30pm $29.90pp

Sunday Seafood Buffet And Carvery

Our iconic offering of seafood, roasts, savoury dishes and desserts is always a favourite way to round out the weekend.

Oct-Nov, from noon $69.50ppNot valid with other offers or on public holidays.

SOMMELIER’S WINE PACKOur Healesville Country Club cellar holds a trove of hidden gems. Let assistant sommelier Scott Coleman select a special drop from our collection, including local and interstate varieties as well as rare and unusual vintages.

From $65-$95

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BLUE TREE GRILL

Finders KeepersTo uncover fresh flavours for the menu, Blue Tree Grill head chef Rupert Rose embarks on a journey of discovery of a different kind.

BLUE TREE GRILL

Many chefs are quick to proclaim devotion to locally-sourced ingredients—'hyper-local' is one

of the latest trends in dining. To Rupert Rose, head chef of Blue Tree Grill, the term is more than just a buzzword, it's the embodiment of his thinking. Just by stepping into the grounds of the Club, in the heart of the verdant Yarra Valley, Rupert finds inspiration in the form of new, unexpected ingredients.

“My food philosophy is to create general awareness about how we approach ingredients,” says Rupert. “Nature’s had millions of years to figure itself out, it's got it all sorted. You don’t need to play around with things too much, just use good-quality ingredients.”

On a morning foraging trip around the grounds, Rupert approaches a stand of trees. Walking with purpose, he knows exactly what he’s after—mountain ash bark, collected from the ground so as not to stress the tree.

“There are heaps of really good ingredients growing wild,” says Rupert. “Once you know what they look like, your whole world opens up.”

The bark is an important element for smoking local biodynamic beef for Rupert's Aussie take on steak tartare, the mountain ash evoking the aroma and flavours of a campfire.

“When I first started foraging, it was about discovery. Now, I get excited each season, knowing what ingredients

are coming. Generally, as a chef, you first learn to cook, move and work in a professional kitchen. The next step is to start questioning things.”

Rupert’s curiosity was fuelled by the abundance of local produce he discovered after moving to Healesville with his family six years ago. After honing his skills in Berlin and in Melbourne, alongside Gary Mehigan at the ground-breaking Fenix, the tree change has opened him to new possibilities.

“Healesville is very fertile, so you don’t have to go far to find [wild] ingredients,” he says. “I often walk to work and use that time to contemplate my day. Getting outside makes me happier, and I think you can taste that happiness in the food.”

Next on Rupert's al fresco shopping list is wild onion, also known as three-cornered

leek. At first glance it looks like little more than a weed, but it has a mild, onion-garlic flavour. Wood sorrel is also growing here, with its distinctively tart, citrus taste. Both will be used to add lively notes to his smoky tartare.

How do diners feel about these unfamiliar ingredients? Customers are open to trying new things and are intrigued by hyper-local produce. Perceptions are changing so much that many of these kinds of ingredients were once considered invasive weeds. Now they're wild-growing herbs.

Rupert is always trying to convince his fellow chefs to join him on foraging forays of exploration and experimentation.

“It’s a constant learning experience,” he says, “but it’s always easy to be inspired by nature.”

Above left: Wild onion can be found in the Yarra valley.

Above: Smoky beef tartare with

wild onion and wood sorrel.

Opposite: Rupert and apprentice

chef Bethany Jerram forage at

Healesville.

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The LoungeDessert Grazing Platter

It would take an iron will to resist a beautifully presented grazing platter of petite desserts created by our talented pastry team. But why fight it? This array of sweets is a veritable work of edible art. Designed to be shared on a lazy afternoon, discovering the tiny treats in store is half the fun... the other half is devouring them. Of course, if you're up for the challenge you can have one all to yourself.

Bookings are essential with 24 hours' notice.

Oct-Nov, daily, noon-5pm $55, designed for two

To book call 5969 9443 or email healesvilleclubrestaurants@racv.com.au

Sports BarHappy Hour

There’s plenty of reason to be happy every day at the Sports Bar. Head on down to happy hour with great specials on selected beers and wines. The ideal way to end the day, bar none.

Daily, 4-5pm

Summer Deal

Take advantage of the Healesville’s idyllic 18-hole course, designed by golf course architect and former pro Michael Clayton. Surrounded by native trees and vegetation, there's an extensive paved network for golf carts.

Oct-Nov Buy 18 holes plus cart hire and your guest plays for free

Save On Golf Gear

If you're looking for a Christmas gift for somebody golf-obsessed or just wanting to stock up on new gear before the new year, make your way to the Pro Shop at Healesville. In the lead up to Christmas, we're offering 20% off, store wide.

Nov-Dec 20% off all items

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BOX OFFICE GOLDA Day On The GreenRob Thomas: Chip Tooth TourFans can expect a dynamic show of hits and favourites when this hugely successful solo artist and front man for Matchbox Twenty hits town. The playlist will cover Rob’s career spanning more than 30 years and there will also be new tracks from his solo album Chip Tooth Smile. Joining him on stage will be Pete Murray, Daryl Braithwaite and Emily Wurramara, making her debut appearance at A Day On The Green.

Sat 9 Nov, 2.30-10.30pm Rochford Wines, Yarra Valley. $450pp includes reserved seats in Gold Section, 2-course dinner with beverage package in the marquee and return transfers from Healesville Country Club

To book call 9944 8888 or email events@club.racv.com.au

PIZZA NIGHT IS BACKFriday Nights OnlyTake advantage of the daylight savings sunshine with the return of Friday pizza nights. Unwind in the Sports Bar after a round of golf and fill up on a delicious pizza. It's the perfect spot to raise a cold one as the last light of the day falls across the green.

Fri from 11 Oct Sports Bar, $35 includes nine holes after 3pm, cart and pizza

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Tan Me

Naked Tan is the world’s first two-hour wash-and-wear tan. Finally that beautiful glow is achievable in next to no time, leaving you bronzed and ready to go. Book a spray tan and receive a complimentary home care product to prolong the life of your tan.

Oct-Nov City Club and Healesville, $45 Not valid with any other offer. Product available only while stocks last.

Make Me Up

Get Race Day ready at One Spa. Book your hair or make-up (or both) before heading trackside and take 25 per cent off any hair and make-up products bought on the day.

Oct-Nov City Club and Healesville, treatments from $50 (hair) or $55 (make-up)

Fingers And Toes

Freshen up your fingers and toes with a Spa Manicure and Spa Pedicure. Your feet and hands will thank you for it.

Oct-Nov City Club and Healesville, $130

Hydrate Me

Skin thrives on vitamin D and hydration. Replenish yours with a customised wrap and receive a complimentary 30-minute massage.

Oct-Nov City Club and Healesville, $135, 90 minNot to be used in conjunction with any other offer.

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Spring is a time of renewal, and with events spanning from the racing carnival through to New Year celebrations, the time is ripe for a style update. Just don't expect to fly under the radar—this season, your hair and make-up should be out

to make a statement. The key colour for the season is coral, with the shade coming through strongly in lips, nails and even hair.

“We’re talking a subtle kind of muted orange that looks really amazing," says Tina Gooroochurn, hairdresser at One Spa City Club. Blondes, however, are also out in force. “We’re seeing people steer away from the previous grey and blue undertones, instead going for warmer washes.”

The most important factor to consider when planning a race-day look is headwear. Be it a wide-brimmed hat or a small fascinator, "your hairstyle tends to be determined by your headpiece,” Tina says. Hairclips remain a key accessory trend—and don't hold

back—make an impact and wear four or five clips at once.

If the thought of coral hair seems a little out there, that’s the point.

“With spring racing, you can go a bit bolder with your style,” says Kuli Cleary, One Spa City Club manager. “It’s all about being noticed, even if it's just your nails. Try coral, blue or yellow. Step out of your normal style, but without being made to feel uncomfortable."

For make-up, it’s important to consider the dress code of each race day. “Derby Day is more classic, with monochrome outfits that really do the talking. I’d pair that with a more natural make-up look, and maybe a bold lip," Kuli says. "For Oaks Day, or Ladies’ Day, you can go all-out and get a bright headpiece to match.”

Most important? Choose what works for you. "We always look at age, complexion and colouring to find a look that suits," says Kuli.

The odds of nailing a winning look, however, depend on how quick you are out of the gates.

“Next to Christmas, this is the most fun time of the year. On race days we open at 7am and the salon is always quite busy," Kuli says. “Some customers book 12 months ahead, so don’t leave it to the last minute.”

You’ve been warned.

For race-ready hair, see Tina at One Spa City Club. See page 7 for carnival season hours.

CALL One Spa City Club 9944 8884 One Spa Healesville Country Club 5962 4899

WELLBEING

The Wow FactorBack a winning look this season with an image overhaul—bold statements and coral shades are running head-to-head in the style stakes.

WELLBEING

The Wow FactorBack a winning look this season with an image overhaul—bold statements and coral shades are running head-to-head in the style stakes.

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City ClubPersonal Training

With more than 120 years of combined experience there's no goal our personal training team can't help you reach. Build strength, overcome old injuries, post-natal recovery or weight loss motivation, we're here to help. Kick things off with a Get Started three-session pack.

$199 for 3 x 60min sessions

Classes And Courses

Strength Training For Arthritis

Effective arthritis management includes regular exercise to improve mobility, joint flexibility and muscle strength. This course helps reduce pain and make it easier to perform everyday tasks.

COURSE 1

30 Oct-18 Dec Wed 10.30-11.30am

COURSE 2

1 Nov-20 Dec Fri 10-11am or 11am-noon $124pp, 8 weeks, 1 weekly session; $216pp, 2 weekly sessions

Core Women

A fun, six-week program in a supportive group using core exercises, boxing and body-weight workouts for all abilities. Get outdoors, lose weight, feel great and join your core crew for complimentary tea or coffee after each session.

12 Nov-19 Dec, Tue and Thu, 6.30-7.30am $120pp, 6 weeks, 2 weekly sessions

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Bootcamp

Are you up for a physically challenging, six-week course of cardio, boxing, running and body weight drills? You'll find your overall fitness improving in no time at all. Best of all, you get to reward yourself for all the hard work with a special celebratory buffet breakfast included at the end of the course.

COURSE 1

11 Nov-20 Dec Mon, Wed and Fri, 6.30-7.30am $180pp, 6 weeks, 3 weekly sessions

COURSE 2

12 Nov-19 Dec Tue and Thu, 12.15-1pm $120pp, 6 weeks, 2 weekly sessions

Reformer Pilates Course

Let us reform your workout with Pilates Reformers and Wunda Chairs. This effective, low impact style of resistance and flexibility training uses springs and body weight to help strengthen the core. You'll notice improvements in your range of motion as you move towards developing a stronger, leaner body.

From 1 Oct Tue 7am, 1.10pm Wed 1.10pm Thu 1.10pm, 6pm Fri 1.10pm Sat 10.30am $380pp, 10 weeks, 1 weekly session

Lift For Life: Diabetes Prevention Program

A unique program for adults with, or at risk of, Type 2 diabetes and other chronic conditions. Using resistance training—body weight or equipment such as dumbbells or rubberised bands—start at a level that’s right for you and go at your own pace. The program helps improve your quality of life and is perfect for any age and fitness level, even if you haven’t been physically active in a while. Lift for Life is an evidence-based resistance training program developed by the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, so a lot of thought and expertise has gone into developing it. The course may be eligible for rebates from some private health insurance providers.

Tue 8 Oct-3 Dec, 11am–noon $124pp, 6 weeks, 1 weekly sessionNo session 5 November.

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Better Bods

Make a change, get in shape for summer. BETTER BODS INFORMATION SEMINAR

Wed 16 Oct, 5.30-6.30pm Theatrette BETTER BODS PROGRAM

21 Oct-13 Dec City Club, $148pp, 8 weeks; Better Bods Plus $399pp includes program and FitBit Versa; Better Bods Excel $499 includes program, FitBit Versa and 3x60 min PT sessions

Swimming

Infants Learn To SwimCOURSE 1: SATURDAYS

12 Oct-14 Dec 11-11.30am (6-18 mths) 11.30am-noon (18-36 mths)COURSE 2: SUNDAYS

13 Oct-15 Dec 10.30-11am (6-18 mths) 11-11.30am (18-36 mths)

$190pp or $175pp for repeat enrolments, 10 weeks

Children Learn To SwimCOURSE 1: THURSDAYS

10 Oct-12 Dec, 4pm, 4.30pm, 5pm, 5.30pmCOURSE 2: SATURDAYS

12 Oct-14 Dec, 9pm, 9.30pm, 10pm, 10.30am

$190pp or $175pp for repeat enrolments, 10 weeks

Junior Swim Squad

Sat 12 Oct-14 Dec, 8-8.45am $140pp, 10 weeks

Healesville Country ClubPersonal Training

Spring Into Summer

Shape up and tone up in time for summer with the help of our qualified personal trainers. They can work with you to build tone, definition and strength or improve flexibility and mobility. Learn how to make the right food and exercise choices to lose weight or build muscle. Whether you're looking to increase overall fitness and stamina or you need rehabilitation after an injury, get expert support. Purchase any 10-pack of personal training sessions during October and November and for a free massage ball.

Oct-Nov, $360 for 10 x 30 min, $515 for 10 x 45 min, $670 for 10 x 60 min

Classes And Courses

Move It To Lose It

Looking to lose weight, tone up and improve health and wellbeing? Change is possible and you don’t have to do it alone. This 10-week challenge delivers real, measurable results in a supportive environment. Designed for all fitness levels, the challenge helps you transform through boxing, weights and body-weight exercises. Squat and lunge your way to a new you. Put those excuses away—now is the time to take action.

Bookings are required.

7 Oct-19 Dec, Mon 9-10am, Thu 9-10am $145, 10 weeks, 1 weekly session; $260, 2 weekly sessions; $16 casual session (booking required)

Swimming

Infants Learn To Swim

Aqua Bubs is taught with a parent or carer in the water with the child to provide support through activities, songs and games that help with exploration, movement and water safety.

TERM 4

8 Oct-17 Dec* Tue 3pm Fri 9.30am $185, 10 weeks or $170 for repeat enrolments*No class Tue 5 November, make up session Tue 17 December.

Children Learn To Swim

Healesville is now a certified Swim and Survive provider, a national Royal Life Saving initiative to build water safety skills.

TERM 4

7 Oct-13 Dec Mon 3-5.30pm Tue 3-5pm* Wed 3-5pm Thu 3.30-6pm $185, 10 weeks or $170 for repeat enrolments*No class Tue 5 November, make-up session Tue 17 December.

Swim Squad

9 Oct-11 Dec Junior Swim Squad Wed 5-6pm

Senior Swim Squad Wed 6-7pm

$135pp, 10 weeks

As the saying goes, it's better late than never. A few years back when a friend told Brian Curren (pictured, standing) that his philosophy was “do what you like to do and get paid for it", it was something of a lightbulb moment.

A bricklayer for 35 years, Brian was more interested in movement and the human body. A martial arts instructor for 22 of those years, he also competed in triathlons on the side. Suddenly, a new career opened up right in front of him.

So Brian began coaching triathletes and completed his Certificate III and IV in Fitness. When he hit 60, seven years ago, his attention turned to helping older people. He added a Rehab Essentials Masterclass at the Australian Fitness Academy—under the tutelage of Wayne Rogers, one of Australia’s top sports physiotherapists—to

his resumé. He followed this up with courses in Kinetic Link Training, designed around full body movement.

"It just made sense in a way other stuff in fitness training didn’t,” says Brian. “Your muscles never work in isolation. If you’re pushing something, your core, legs and arms are working, not just your biceps.”

Brian works with all manner of clients, ranging from older members to those recovering from injury and athletes. After assessing each client’s capabilities, he creates customised fitness programs to help each person optimise their strength and mobility. Getting people moving again is essentially about retraining muscles that have become tight or kinked through lack of use or injury.

Surprisingly, Brian says there’s little difference between working with athletes and older clients.

“You have the same body. You just approach it with a different intensity," he says. "Some people have put up with injuries for years, thinking ‘it’s just part of getting old’. But it’s not.”

Typically focusing on injuries caused by tight muscles, Brian often workswith patients referred to him by physiotherapists or chiropractors.

“I’ve had clients who stopped playing with their grandchildren because they thought they couldn't," Brian say. "Then one day they’re chasing them down the hall and have this moment of ‘oh, I’m running’. It’s just fantastic.”

Book a session with Brian. Tue and Fri, 10-10.45am $12 x 1 session pw, $20 x 2 sessions pw

WELLBEING

Road To RecoverySometimes life takes an unexpected turn. Brian Curren's own unforseen change has put him in a position to help others coping with theirs

WELLBEING

Road To RecoverySometimes life takes an unexpected turn. Brian Curren's own unforseen change has put him in a position to help others coping with theirs.

CALL City Club 9944 8888 Healesville Country Club 5969 9383

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City ClubWonky Chocolate Afternoon Tea

This Wonk-tacular event lets you indulge in a fanciful buffet as the iconic film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1971), screens alongside a host of wonky activities. Dip into our very own edible invention station and dress up for the chance to win a prize at this 'scumdidilyumptious' afternoon.

Sun 13 Oct, 2-4pm Club Pavillion, $60pp, $35 child, $180 for families (2 adults, up to 3 children), includes afternoon tea, soft drinks and activities. Beverages at bar pricesThis is an independent event and not related in any way to any properties or brands owned by Warner Brothers.

Junior School Holiday Squash Program

You can have fun and learn new skills in our Junior School Holiday Squash Program. The lessons, aimed at children aged six to 15 years and catering to all sporting abilities, will cover general hand-eye co-ordination, introduction to racquet sports (if new) and squash-specific co-ordination including squash fitness and games. Lessons will run for 45 minutes to an hour depending on the age of the participants. Balls, racquets and safety goggles will be provided.

Thu 3 Oct, $25 per child 10-10.45am for ages 6-10 11am-noon for ages 11-15

Bookings 9944 8860 or fitnesscentre@racv.com.au

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Experience And ExploreCity Club Art Tour

RACV's 1,000-piece catalogue is the second-largest private art collection in Australia, with many pieces permanantly on display throughout the City Club. Learn about the significance of the pieces before heading to the Theatrette for exclusive insights from RACV curator Mardi Nowak.

Tue 19 Nov, 10am Gallery Lounge, City Club, $15pp

Sunday Night Films

The Dressmaker

Accused of murder when she was a child, a dressmaker turned femme fatale (Kate Winslet) returns to her small Australian hometown to seek revenge on the locals who did her wrong. The 2015 stylised comic drama looks at love, revenge, couture and cleansing pyromania. Based on the novel by Melbourne writer Rosalie Ham, and directed by Australian fillmmaker Jocelyn Moorhouse, the film features Aussie stars Judy Davis, as the Singer sewing machine-wielding dressmaker’s eccentric mother, and Hugo Weaving as a cross-dressing constable. You get the picture. After the credits roll, debrief over dinner in the Bistro.

Sun 10 Nov, 5pm Theatrette, City Club, $20pp includes film, glass of wine, bottle of water and popcorn; $60pp includes the above plus 2-course dinner and tea and coffee in the Bistro

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48 Billiards And Snooker

49 Cycling

50 Ladies Snooker Group

50 Groups Calendar

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SquashHits and Giggles

This five-week course for beginners and intermediate players is a great opportunity for female players to learn the rules and skills of the game in a fun, non-competitive environment. The weekly one-hour sessions take place with our on-site, accredited coach who provides tailored programs to suit the skill level of each participant to grow confidence on the court. There's no fear of getting squashed by an expert player: each group of four players are matched in playing ability. Racquets and balls are provided.

Thu, 7 Nov-5 Dec, 6-7pm (beginners), 7-8pm (intermediate) $175pp, 5-weeks

Bookings 9944 8860, or via email fitnesscentre@racv.com.au

Billiards And SnookerLearn From A World Champion

Have you ever considered learning to play billiards or snooker? If you have, there's no better tutor to teach you life-long skills and open up your playing ability than Robby Foldvari. A three-time world champion, Robby coaches players all over the world, sharing his well-honed ability with others. Given that he has played alongside the world’s best billiards and snooker players—and learned from the masters—he provides expert insights to gently guide you to improve your playing skill level.

Robby is a brilliant entertainer as well as a master of the trick shot. His career has spanned more than 30 years, during which he has competed in dozens of countries around the world and the first cue he ever used is held at the National Sports Museum at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

This practical and social group coaching course takes place every Thursday in a relaxed and light-hearted environment, over four weeks. If you prefer to receive a more personalised level of tuition, private lessons can be booked by appointment for individuals or small groups.

For the pool or snooker afficionado in your life, gift vouchers are also available, the perfect Christmas present for someone looking to execute those winning shots.

Thu, 3-24 Oct, 31 Oct-21 Nov or 28 Nov-19 Dec, 6.30-7.45pm or 8-9.15pm Billiards Room, City Club, $110pp

CHRISTMAS PARTIESBookings open 9am, 20 October.

City ClubBridge

Duplicate Session*

Come along and join in this pre-Christmas lunch session to round out the year. Open to all RACV Club Bridge players.

Mon 16 Dec, 10am–1pm Level 17, $12pp, $15pp guest

To book, visit bridgewebs.com/racvgroup

Bridge Christmas Lunch*

A festive celebration made up of good food and great company.

Mon 16 Dec, 1.15–3.30pm Level 17, $60pp includes 2 course set menu and beverages

To book, email events@club.racv.com.au*These events must be booked separately

Interest Groups

Members of all Interest Groups (ex. Bridge) are invited to come along and celebrate the festive season by sharing a lunch together at the Club.

Fri 13 Dec, 12.30-2.30pm Club Room, $40pp includes light lunch and welcome drink

Family Christmas Party

Lots of festive fun with a family focus—bring the kids along and join in all the excitement.

Sun 8 Dec, noon-3pm Level 17, $100pp, $55 child (4-15 yrs), free under 3 yrs; $300 family (2 adults and up to 3 children), includes buffet lunch, soft drinks and children's activities. Additional drinks at bar prices

Healesville Country ClubInterest Groups

Members of all Healesville Interest Groups are invited to this very special celebration for the festive season. Signage will direct you to the venue on arrival.

Thu 5 Dec, 12.30–2.30pm Healesville, $40pp includes 3-course set menu with a glass of house wine or tap beer, and filtered tea and coffee

Family Christmas Party

An afternoon for children big and small, this is a Christmas celebration with something for the whole family.

Sun 15 Dec, noon-3pm Ballroom, $100pp, $55 child (4-15 yrs), free under 3 yrs); $300 family (2 adults and up to 3 children), includes buffet lunch, soft drinks and children's activities. Additional drinks at bar prices

Social Pool Night

Lovers of pool are invited to come and join in all the fun and flair of the RACV Club’s end-of-year 8-Ball night. Supervised by world champion Robby Foldvari, the evening is packed full of activity and excitement.

There will be a series of quick games within the RACV format, giving everyone the chance to win a prize. Members are more than welcome to bring guests to this event.

Tue 26 Nov, 6.15pm onwards Billiards Room, City Club, $15pp with prizes available

CyclingWestern Adventure

The Cycling Group is in preparation for their thrilling annual multi-day riding tour in November. The group's signature event, the tour is in addition to their monthly social rides, a tradition dating back to 2007. Anyone looking to explore Melbourne and the region on two wheels should become a member—the monthly rides on bike paths and roads are as varied as they are interesting. One month it may be a pleasant ride to a café for brunch and back to the city, the next a cruisy trip along the banks of a river or a full-length mystery circuit. No need to be a lycra-fuelled rider, but reasonable fitness levels are needed. This very social group is welcoming to new members. You could be taking the tour next year.

For details on the Group, email David at cycling@davidhobson.com.au

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Ladies SnookerEstablished in 1999, the RACV Ladies Snooker Group, meets on the second Thursday of each month. The women in the group catch up over lunch at the City Club before heading down to the professional Billiards Room to enjoy a social game of snooker. Member Diana Trewenack (pictured) has been with the group for more than 15 years and encourages any woman with an interest in the sport to get involved and develop their skills.

“It‘s a good social day, with the ladies coming from all parts of Melbourne,” she says. And you don’t need to be a pro—training sessions help improve your play.

To join or get details, contact Diana on 0418 390 384

Thu 14 Nov and 12 Dec, 1.30pm Billiards Room, City Club, free to play, optional lunch at own expense

GROUPS CALENDARCity ClubWith works underway at the Club, rooms are subject to change. See reception on arrival and we’ll point you in the right direction.

Supervised Duplicate BridgeMon 10am, Club RoomOct 7, 14, 21, 28 Nov 11, 18, 25

Supervised Duplicate Bridge LessonsMon 1.30pm, Club RoomOct 7, 14, 21, 28 Nov 11, 18, 25

Duplicate BridgeWed 10am, Club RoomOct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Nov 6, 13, 20, 27

Mahjong/SoloThu 9.30am, Club RoomOct 3, 17, 31 Nov 7, 21

Evening MahjongWed 7pm, Club RoomOct 2 Nov 6

Bridge WorkshopsFri 1pm, Level 2Oct 11 Nov 15

Ladies SnookerThu 1.30pm, Billiards Room Oct Cancelled Nov 14

Travel Group 1Thu 2pm, Level 2Oct 10 Nov 14

Travel Group 2Tue 11am, Level 2Oct 8 Nov 12

Book Group 1Sat 10.30am, LibraryOct 12 Nov 9

Book Group 2Sat 11.15am, Level 2Oct 12 Nov 9

Book Group 4Wed 7.15pm, LibraryOct 16 Nov 20

Healesville Country ClubBook GroupWed 10am, LibraryOct 16 Nov 20

MahjongWed 10am, Members’ LoungeOct 9, 23 Nov 13, 27

Stitching GroupWed 2pm, Members’ LoungeOct 2, 16, 30 Nov 13, 27

Social BridgeTue 10am, Members’ LoungeOct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov 5, 12, 19, 26

Resorts & GetawaysRACV Resorts

52 Victoria

53 Queensland

53 Tasmania

Club Tours And Travel

54 Europe

54 Australia

54 Antarctica

55 Noosa

55 Group Journeys Calendar

Reciprocal Clubs

56 Tanglin Club, Singapore

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InverlochMid-Week Evening Drinks

The Gippsland Coast is beckoning you. Stay two or more nights from Sunday to Thursday and receive a $30 bar tab for Zenith Lounge, an inviting space with lush couches and spectacular coastal views. As you sit back and sip your drink, peruse the menu for tasty tapas specials. Inverloch resort is set between wetlands and pristine beaches, making it the perfect place to recharge and reconnect with nature.

Until 20 Dec racv.com.au/inverlochNot valid for Caravan and Ensuite Sites. Book and stay by 20 December. $30 bar credit must be used in Zenith Lounge during your stay. Not redeemable for cash. Terms and Conditions apply. Subject to availability. Restrictions and blackout dates may apply.

RACV Resorts

Cape SchanckGourmet Getaway

Take part in an authentic culinary experience shaped by the seas and soils of Cape Schanck. This package for two people includes one night’s accommodation, full buffet breakfast plus a two-course dinner with a glass of sparkling wine at Cape restaurant.

Until 30 Jun 2020 racv.com.au/capeschanckContact Cape restaurant on 5950 8038 for a reservation. Stays of two nights or more include one two-course dinner in Cape with a welcome glass of sparkling wine for two people. Restrictions and blackout dates apply. Subject to availability.

CobramMid-Week Upgrade

We love welcoming our members to the Murray region. Book from Monday to Friday night and we’ll give you a complimentary upgrade.

Until 20 Dec racv.com.au/cobramFor stays Sun to Thu, call for details on restrictions.

GoldfieldsBallarat International Foto Biennale

Ending 20 October, the Biennale is one of Australia’s top arts festivals, this year running for two months. Tickets available at racv.com.au/tickets

Until 20 Oct racv.com.au/goldfieldsClub member rate for two including breakfast from $100 per night.

TorquaySpring Special

Escape to the RACV Torquay Resort. This package includes two nights for two, full buffet breakfast daily and a complimentary upgrade to a Premium Ocean View Room. All from only $379.

Until 30 Nov racv.com.au/torquayValid for stays 1 Sep to 30 Nov, subject to availability. Two-night minimum. $200 surcharge on Saturday. Valid for new bookings only. Terms and Conditions apply. Upgrade subject to availability. Blackout dates apply.

HobartBed And Breakfast

Now that the weather is warming up, come join us in the heart of the CBD to experience the culture and cuisine of the Tasmanian capital. With Salamanca Market a 10-minute walk from the hotel, there's so much to explore in the area.

racv.com.au/hobartClub member rate for two including breakfast from $135 per night for a Hotel Room, $155 per night for a 1-Bedroom Apartment

NoosaBeat The Christmas Rush

There really is no better time to hit Noosa than October to mid-December. The skies are clear all day and you can avoid the summer peak-season rates and crowds. Book now to enjoy a little taste of paradise.

racv.com.au/noosaClub Member rate from $185 per night for a 1-Bedroom Resort Apartment, $268 for a 2-Bedroom Resort Apartment. 3-Bedroom Apartments and Luxury Enclave Villas also available.

Royal PinesAustralian PGA Championship 2019

Visit the Gold Coast for the 2019 Australian PGA Championship at Royal Pines Resort. The longer you stay, the more you save. Package includes breakfast for two, general admission to the PGA for two, plus a voucher for $20 off a One Spa treatment.

19-22 Dec racv.com.au/royalpinesClub member rate from $188 per night for two nights for a Mountain View Room, $180 per night for three nights and $173 per night for four nights

Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability. Valid for bookings until 19 December or until sold out. 14-day cancellation policy. Other room types available. One Spa discount applies to full-priced treatments of one hour or more. Bookings essential.

CALL Torquay 5261 1600 Hobart 03 6270 8600 Noosa 07 5341 6300 Royal Pines 07 5597 8700 CALL Cape Schanck 5950 8000 Cobram 5871 9700 Goldfields 5345 9600 Inverloch 5674 000

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Antarctica 2021New Antarctica, Falklands and South Georgia

Set sail from Ushuaia on the Ocean Atlantic on a 20-day expedition crossing the Drake Passage and taking in the Antarctic Peninsula, the Falkland Islands and South Georgia. Savour close-up encounters with the region’s incredible wildlife, including penguins, whales and seabirds. Follow in the footsteps of legendary polar explorers such as Ernest Shackleton and discover the history and stories buried beneath the ice. Cruise ice-filled bays and visit penguin breeding grounds. You'll enjoy warm hospitality, comfortable living quarters and onboard experts with ample time to take it all in.

Departs 17 Jan 2021, from $19,495pp triple share Learn about Antarctic travel at Travel Talk page 21.

Tours And Travel

Europe 2020Budapest To Amsterdam Cruise

From Budapest, explore the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. The cruise includes a rail journey, cocktail reception, concert at Vienna’s City Palace, cocktails at Namedy Castle and 40 fine-dining experiences.

Departs 13 May and 18 Sep 2020 15 days from $8780pp twin share

Australia 2020Premium Coach Travel

Take in ten days of touring around Tasmania, with a two-night stay at the RACV Hobart Apartment Hotel, a scenic cruise on the Tamar River and much more. The package also includes most meals and all sightseeing, cruises and entry fees.

Departs 10 Nov 2020 10 days from $3999pp, twin share

Queensland 2020Noosa Getaway

On the beautiful Sunshine Coast, the RACV Noosa Resort is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Smart accommodation with all the comforts of a home-away-from-home, overlooks a pristine wetlands sanctuary creating a sense of seclusion among natural surrounds. And yet, the resort is within close proximity to Noosa’s award-winning restaurants and bars, the local farmers’ market and, of course, pristine beaches. This RACV Group Journey is escorted from Melbourne and includes flights, accommodation, most meals, transfers and daily sightseeing tours.

Departs 10-14 Aug 2020 Pre-register your interest now

CALL 9944 8916

Travel with like-minded members on an RACV Group Journey to receive benefits including a 5 per cent discount, return home-to-Melbourne Airport transfers, a pre-departure briefing to meet your fellow travellers and an RACV Tour Host (subject to minimum numbers).Conditions apply. All pricing is per person, twin share, unless stated otherwise. Ask for Solo Traveller pricing.

GROUP JOURNEYS2019 Itineraries

12 Oct Budapest to Amsterdam Cruise

12 Nov NZ South Island with Christian Maier

23 Nov Murray River Getaway

2020 Itineraries

13 May Budapest to Amsterdam Cruise

25 Jul Singapore Garden Festival

Aug Noosa Getaway

18 Sep Amsterdam to Budapest Cruise

10 Nov Grand Tasmania

2021 Itineraries

21 Jan Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia

RACV TRAVEL AGENCYClub Member ServiceWhere will you go next? Get set for adventure with our professional, personalised travel service. Call the number below or pop in for a chat. RACV members save 5%* on a cruise or fully escorted tour.Corner of New Chancery Lane, City Club*Conditions apply.

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Reciprocal Club Of The Month

Tanglin Club, SingaporeThe Tanglin Club, established as a pillar of social life for select Britishers in 1865, has stood the test of time and remains an oasis of grace and charm. It has stood in the same location since its purchase in 1866. Before the fall of Singapore in 1942, the Club was prepared for use as a convalescent depot for the Malayan army and also an evacuee centre. It became a Japanese officers’ club during the occupation. Having survived the vicissitudes of war, age and apathy, and even a transformation, Tanglin retains an aura of exclusivity as one of Singapore’s premier social clubs.

Stevens Road, Singapore, 229573 tanglinclub.org.sg, frontoffice@tanglin-club.org.sg

FIND RECIPROCAL CLUBS at racv.com.au/reciprocalclubs and contact the club directly to book. Request a letter of introduction at racv.com.au/reciprocalclubs or call 1300 501 501. Send feedback on clubs to clubmembership@racv.com.au

Contact UsRACV Club Membership

Online Account: racv.com.au/login Email: clubmembership@racv.com.au Phone: 1300 501 501

City Club 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne 3000

Accommodation: 9944 8888 or book online at racv.com.au/club

Restaurant Reservations: 9944 8888 or email city.restaurants@club.racv.com.au

Member Events: 9944 8888 or email events@club.racv.com.au

Library: 9944 8180 or email clublibrary@racv.com.au

Fitness Centre: 9944 8860 or email fitnesscentre@racv.com.au

Business Centre: 9944 8888 or email cityclub-businesscentre@racv.com.au

Conferences And Events: 1300 139 059 or email conferencesandevents@racv.com.au

Barber: 9944 8850 or email fitnesscentre@racv.com.au

One Spa: 9944 8888 or email onespa@racv.com.au

Le Petit Gateau: 9944 8893 or email orders@lepetitgateau.com.au

Carbine Bar: 9944 8997 or email city.restaurants@club.racv.com.au

Club Tours And Travel: 9944 8916 or email clubtravel@racv.com.au

Healesville Country Club 122 Healesville-Kinglake Road, Healesville 3777

Accommodation: 5962 4899 or book online at racv.com.au/club

Dining: 5969 9443 or email healesvilleclubrestaurants@racv.com.au

One Spa: 5969 9388 or email onespahealesville@racv.com.au

Member Events: 9944 8888 or email events@club.racv.com.au

Fitness Centre: 5969 9383 or email fitnesscentrehealesville@racv.com.au

Pro Shop: 5969 9370 or email golfshop_healesville@racv.com.au

RACV Resorts

Victoria Cape Schanck: 5950 8000 Cobram: 5871 9700 Goldfields: 5345 960

Inverloch: 5674 000 Torquay: 5261 1600 Tasmania Hobart: 03 6270 8600

Queensland Noosa: 07 5341 6300 Royal Pines: 07 5597 8700

Visit racv.com.au/resorts

RACV Board Of Directors

President And Chairman:Netta Griffin*

Deputy Chairman:Geoff Cosgriff

Managing Director And CEO:Neil Taylor

Chairman, Club And Membership Committee:John Slattery*

Graeme Chipp Alex Downie* Julie Green* Patricia Kelly Merran Kelsall Jodie Leonard Greg Robinson Graeme Willis*Club and Membership Committee

Follow us: facebook.com.au/RACVClub

Visit us online: racv.com.au/club

DISCOVER MOREExplore The WorldOpen the door to some of the world’s most exclusive properties with your RACV Club membership. Our Reciprocal Clubs program unlocks access to more than 164 of the finest clubs so you can enjoy excellence abroad wherever you happen to travel.

Your Next Visit To AsiaWith 38 reciprocal clubs throughout Asia, there are so many options for members visiting our neighbours.

Visit racv.com.au/reciprocalclubs

RACV CLUB CONTACT US

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CITY CLUBReformer Pilates Course begins -p.43

CITY CLUBChoc Full Of Delights begins -p.11

Junior School Holiday Squash -p.46

Billiards And Snooker: Learn From A World Champion Course 1 begins -p.48

CITY CLUBDine With The Champions -p.12

CITY CLUBReady, Set, Spring -p.19

CITY CLUBSunday Carvery Buffet Lunch & Dinner -p.29

Sunday Seafood Buffet Lunch -p.30

World Open Billiards Championships -p.12

HEALESVILLESunday Seafood Buffet & Carvery -p.35

CITY CLUBMonday Night: Steak Time -p.29

HEALESVILLEMove It To Lose It -p.44

Children Learn To Swim Term 4 begins -p.44

CITY CLUBLift For Life: Diabetes Prevention Program begins -p.43

HEALESVILLEInfants Learn To Swim Term 4 begins -p.44

CITY CLUBWorld Billiards Championships -p.12

Young Professionals Lunch -p.24

Wednesday Special: Victorian Farms -p.29

HEALESVILLESwim Squad begins -p.44

CITY CLUBChildren Learn To Swim Course 1 begins -p.44

HEALESVILLEFriday Night Pizza Returns -p.39

CITY CLUBSaturday Night Dinner Dance -p.26

Infants Learn To Swim Course 1 begins -p.44

Children Learn To Swim Course 2 begins -p.44

Junior Swim Squad begins -p.44

CITY CLUBInfants Learn To Swim Course 2 begins -p.44

Wonky Chocolate Afternoon Tea -p.46

HEALESVILLEYarra Valley Wine Tour -p.34

Sunday Seafood Buffet & Carvery -p.35

CITY CLUBMonday Night: Steak Time -p.29

CITY CLUBLearn To Ballroom Dance -p.21

Better Bods Info. Seminar -p.44

Wednesday Special: Victorian Farms -p.29

CITY CLUBArt Tour -p.47

CITY CLUBKenneth Park Walk: Collingwood to Richmond -p.22

Sunday Seafood Buffet Lunch -p.30

HEALESVILLESunday Seafood Buffet & Carvery -p.35

CITY CLUBMonday Night: Steak Time -p.29

Better Bods Program begins -p.44

Billiards And Snooker: Course begins -p.48

CITY CLUBTour: Fitzroy Gardens Heritage Walk -p.23

Wednesday Special: Victorian Farms -p.29

CITY CLUBInterclub Gala Dinner -p.26

CITY CLUBYoung Professionals Friday Drinks: Art Tour -p.24

HEALESVILLEKenneth Park Double Lecture -p.33Monthly Spice Market Buffet -p.35

CITY CLUBSunday Carvery Buffet Lunch & Dinner -p.29

Sunday Seafood Buffet Lunch -p.30

HEALESVILLESunday Seafood Buffet & Carvery -p.35

CITY CLUBMonday Night: Steak Time -p.29

CITY CLUBDining Series: Balkan Edition -p.27

CITY CLUBStrength Training For Arthritis Course 1 begins -p.42

Wednesday Special: Victorian Farms -p.29

CITY CLUBChoc Full Of Delights ends -p.11

Young Professionals Rooftop Bars Walk - p.24

ƒ CITY CLUBKenneth Park Lecture: Celebrating Art Deco -p.22

Strength Training For Arthritis Course 1 begins -p.42

CITY CLUBSunday Carvery Buffet Lunch & Dinner -p.29

Sunday Seafood Buffet Lunch -p.30

HEALESVILLESunday Seafood Buffet & Carvery -p.35

CITY CLUBMonday Night: Steak Time -p.29

Emerging Varietals Wine Tasting -p.31

CITY CLUBCycling: Western Adventure starts -p.48

CITY CLUBKenneth Park Walk: South Melbourne Market -p.22

Wednesday Special: Victorian Farms -p.29

CITY CLUBHits & Giggles -p.49

HEALESVILLEA Day On The Green: Rob Thomas -p.38

CITY CLUBSunday Night Films: The Dressmaker -p.47

Sunday Carvery Buffet Lunch & Dinner -p.29

Sunday Seafood Buffet Lunch -p.30

HEALESVILLESunday Seafood Buffet & Carvery -p.35

CITY CLUBMonday Night: Steak Time -p.29

Bootcamp Course 1 begins -p.43

CITY CLUBCore Women 6-week program begins -p.42

Bootcamp Course 2 begins -p.43

CITY CLUBYoung Professionals Networking Lunch -p.24

Wednesday Special: Victorian Farms -p.29

CITY CLUBRemembrance Day Heritage Talk -p.21

CITY CLUBYoung Professionals Friday Drinks: Catch Up -p.24

CITY CLUBSunday Carvery Buffet Lunch & Dinner -p.29

Sunday Seafood Buffet Lunch -p.30

HEALESVILLESunday Seafood Buffet & Carvery -p.35

CITY CLUBMonday Night: Steak Time -p.29

CITY CLUBRACV Travel Talks: Antarctica -p.21

CITY CLUBWednesday Special: Victorian Farms -p.29

CITY CLUBKISS -p.25

HEALESVILLEMonthly Spice Market Buffet -p.35

CITY CLUBSunday Carvery Buffet Lunch & Dinner -p.29

Sunday Seafood Buffet Lunch -p.30

HEALESVILLEYarra Valley Wine Tour -p.34

Sunday Seafood Buffet & Carvery -p.35

CITY CLUBMonday Night: Steak Time -p.29

CITY CLUBTripe Club Luncheon -p.23

Social Pool Night -p.49

CITY CLUBTour: Johnston Collection Christmas Exhibition -p.23

Wednesday Special: Victorian Farms -p.29

CITY CLUBBilliards And Snooker: Learn From A World Champion Course 3 begins -p.48

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