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Retro Rockers Tasmania
Newsletter August / September 2009
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Welcome to the August/September edition of the Club newsletter. Apologies for the late issue. My dad has been unwell and a trip to the mainland has thrown the schedule a bit, as well as the restructuring of the birthday bash. As Spring approaches with all its glory and the winter bulbs and flowers share their beauty with us, we look forward to our coming events and the colour and warmth that this brings into our lives.
Important notice re “Birthday Bash”.
 : As you are all most probably aware owing to a change in management at the Poatina Village and changes to what activities were allowed on site, we had to find another venue. The efforts of Jan Dolley in organising another venue for the Birthday bash has been outstanding and we extend our thanks for all of your efforts Jan. We are off to Bridport on the weekend of the 17th+18th of October. Revised details have been emailed and new flyer is on notice board. A little hiccup but the Organizing committee have done really well to make sure it will still happen for us, well done gang from us all. If you were unable to get to Poatina maybe you will be free for the Bridport weekend. Let’s all join in the fun and celebrations. We are led to believe that Jan and Co have a treat in store for us yet again.Birthday Bash 2009
Our Theme this year: TV Stars past and present.
If you like to dress up, choose a character of your liking within the theme for our dance night and join in the fun. For bookings or details please contact Jan Dolley or Lyn ( Lulu )Allan.
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Please note: Membership Renewal isdue by the:1st of October
Membership: How much does it cost to be a member?
Well it costs $5.00 a year to be a member. This goes toward the administration costs of the club (advertising, postage, printing, venue charges, raffle books etc).
What does Membership entitle me to?
A vote at the AGM. Seek election as a committee member. Access to our Club Pizza Nights. Attend our Birthday Bash and to have an input into our Club etc.
AGM results 2009:
At our AGM we saw the following members elected to the Committee:
President: Malcolm Wilson
Secretary: Christine Morrison
Treasurer: Belinda Wilson (No Relly to Mal)
Commitee: Billy shields, Craig Price, Jan Pfundt, Lesley Loring, Michael Lack and Di Morwood.
We congratulate and wish the new Committee well in their endeavours on our behalf and thank them for their commitment to the Retro Rockers Tasmania.
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Activities:Christmas in July………
As reported last month 37 RR’s and friends went for Xmas in July to the Great Lake Hotel. Boy was it a chilly day in the mountains, large sections of the water closer to shore were actually iced over, but in the hotel we were snug as bugs in rugs, we got so warm that frequent trips to the verandah proved just the answer for having danced too close to the open fire in the bar.
Having beenwell fed and watered we boarded the bus for our trip home. The windows on the bus fogged up very quickly with the cold air outside. Stopping at the lookout for a peek over the lake a certain garage proprietor took a tumble, hmmm was it one too many? We went through Liaweenie on the journey home and found out why it’s just about the coldest place in Tassie. The Great Lake, a beaut place to visit………..
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The Hostess enjoyed the day so much that she would like us to go back for a dance in the summer, food for thought hey? We had a great day, a great lunch, and a lot of fun and dancing with some beautiful sight seeing thrown in. Our thanks to Allan for organizing a great outing.
PS: we went up to the pub for lunch early Sept with mainland visitors, there was snow everywhere and it snowed all the way back to Golden Valley, beautiful………
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Lighter side of life:
Whilst having lunch at the Great Lakes Hotel a couple of wags proudly told everyone “look its snowing outside” some of us stood and looked while others craned their necks to see the snow.
(What snow?) We all had a great laugh. Don’t know if the fisherman caught any trout in the lake that day but quite a few fish were hooked at the dinner table. Our thanks to Caroline and Gaylene for the picture and the laughs.
Those who are now a year younger:
August/September Birthdays included Allan Thomson, Marcia Gibson, Lyn Cox, Wendy Van Tongeron, Doug Mollison, Nick Knight, Louise Price, Jill Bowman, Vicki Crawford, Peter Mahnken, Shiela Cochrane, Wayne Lockhart and Grant Radford, apologies if we have missed any one, a big happy Birthday to you all with only the very best wishes for the year ahead from all at the Club.
Thought for the month:
While you seek new friendships take care to cultivate the old ones.
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As of the 19th September the AIC will be offering a two course counter meal on band nights available from 7.00pm. Bookings for dinner at these functions can only be made through the AIC. Admission to band only will be after 8 PM with $10 CC. It is hoped that the AIC will be able to gather public support to continue this new role for its Patrons at these nights organised in the newly named "MONDO ROOM".
Roamin’ Rockers:
Still at large on the Big Island include Graeme and Jean Mahoney, Gary and Ros Wise, George and Jill Bowman, Dennis and Ellie Collins. Welcome home to John and Joan Mahoney, Lyn and Robert Cox, Phil and Thora Bryan. We hope you are all enjoying / or have enjoyed the warmer climes and your adventures.
Got an event happening that others may like to attend, let me know your details and we’ll let everyone know.
New Arrivals:
Faye Barnard was “Nan for the Day” with the arrival of first grandson “Henry” born on the 26th of August 2009. Our congratulations to Faye and her family on this wonderful addition to the family.
Always looking for happy news to include in the newsletter, so let me know PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Member Profile: Jan and Peter Pfundt:
Jan and Peter joined the club in February 2009. They are very happy and are enjoying the many activities of the club.
Both born in Launceston they have been very committed to our community through their past activities and are still active in volunteer roles with Legacy which includes visiting Legacy widows and the elderly in our community. They have a son and daughter and 2 grandaughters.
Some of Peter’s roles have been as President of Legacy here in Lonnie. As Past president, he was involved in the setting up of the “Dragons Afloat” Program and in his spare time Pete is an active Funeral Celebrant. Jan spends a lot of her time still helping those in need in what ever way she can plus her Legacy activities.
Jan played hockey in days past and Peter played “Aussie Rules’ as a rover. One of their delights today is riding bikes in the company of their grandaughters.
New Members:
A big welcome to:
Kerry Denman, Janey Harris, Fiona & Wayne Russell, Val Mae Burt, Kathryn Ervin & Mark Gregory, Terry Easther and Patrick Cripps, Ken Cripps, Tom Fraser, Joanne & Richard Johnston, Katrina & Philip Kilby, Fred Lunstroo.
All at the Club wish a very warm welcome to our new members and hope that you enjoy all the fun and dancing that our club offers.
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Tuesday Club Nights:
Beginners course 5
Wk 4: 06/10/09
Wk 5: 13/10/09
WK 6: 20/10/09
Tuesday 27th October:
DJ Night 7pm. Entry $2.00
A night for our beginners to receive their Certificates and join us in the fun and dancing at a social night.
Beginners Course: 6
Wk 1: 03/11/09
Wk 2: 10/11/09
Wk 3: 17/11/09
Wk 4: 24/11/09
Wk 5: 01/12/09
Wk 6: 08/12/09
Tuesday 15th December:
Retro Rockers club night break-up.
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AIC SOCIAL EVENTS:
Friday October 9:
Cabaret Bob Blacklow & Route 66, 8pm, $10 c/c
Sunday October 11:
Country afternoon, Allan Webster, 1pm, $10 c/c
Thursday October 15:
Trivia night fundraiser for Variety Club (c’mon all you trivia buffs, form a team for some fun and contact Retro Rocker’s member Kim Doyle 0408 511 362 for more details).
Sunday October 18:
Cabaret with Quilla 1pm, $10 c/c
Friday October 23:
Rock’n’Roll dinner dance. 2 course dinner from 7pm, bookings with AIC essential: t’bone steak/veg/salad and choice of 2 sweets. Music by the Skooterz. Dinner and dance $25 c/c, dance only $10c/c.
Sunday October 25:
Cabaret with Gary Smith starting at 1pm
Sunday November 8
Country Music afternoon at AIC, 1.00pm
Friday November 20
Rock’n’Roll dance “with the Skooterz” at AIC
$10 c/c
Saturday December 12
Retro RockersXmas Dinner Dance
Join us for a 3 course Xmas Dinner / Dance. Music provided by Sydney Band the “Nitro Rockers”. Cost: club members $37.50 pp, non club members $40.00 pp. See Retro Rockers Treasurer Belinda Wilson for tickets.
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Around Town Social Events:
Thursday 8 (day),
Friday 9 (evening),
Saturday 10 (day)October,
Launceston Show
· Live bands including the Skooterz and
Smokin Elmores
· Rock’n’Roll dancers featuring the
Retro Rockers demo team
See Allan Crawford or Lulu Allan for days / times.
TILL NEXT TIME
TAKE CARE AND
MOST OF ALL HAVE FUN
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