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Retro Rockers
Newsletter June 2009 Welcome to the June edition of the Club
newsletter. There has been quite a bit
happening in the last month so let’s go.
Birthday Bash 2009:
Our 6th birthday bash will this year be at Poatina Village on the week end of the 3 rd and
4th of October. Our clubs Birthday Celebrations are a highlight of our year and we hope that many of our members will be able to make it to Poatina. The accommodation is superb and the prices for this classy accommodation are to suit every one. Accommodation:
S/C Motor homes and vans $5 p/p
S/C Modern cabins sleeps 5 $100
Motel rooms sleep 2 or 3 $60 - $70
Meals:
Saturday bbq lunch, 2 course dinner and Sunday breakfast
Cost is: $35 p/p Includes entry to Dance Saturday night.
Accommodation costs can be reduced if you choose to share in a cabin with friend’s.
For our newer members if you would like to
come along and share all of the fun and games that make our Birthday bash so great, please add your name to the list available at the club or talk to either Jan Dolley or Lyn (Lulu) Allan if you are interested in coming as we need numbers for booking the venue and catering. Theme ideas for the Saturday night are most welcome. See Jan or Lulu New Members: We welcome the following people as members of the Retro Rockers and hope the happy times are many: Max Badcock, Tony and Wendy Van Tongeron, J and P Pfundt, B and N Wilson, J Oliver and a welcome back to Paul and Pam Stancombe. Got something to sell or are looking to buy:
Maybe a garage sale even. Let me know and we’ll put it in the newsletter for you.
Send me the details at:raymarch6@bigpond.com Member Profile: Dave Baker.
 Born:
Launceston in 1966. Lives in Prospect and previously in Youngtown. Favorite pastimes: Working as a volunteer Flag Marshal at Simmonds Plains and as a “Grid Marshal’ at Launceston Kart club race meetings. Hobbies:
Rock’n’Roll, Aikido ( Martial Arts ) and gardening.
Favorite Music: Rock’n’Roll and Country and Western Music.
Favourite sports:
Motor Racing and Swimming.
One thing I would like in my life:
A nice lady to share my life with.
Community Activities:
On the 29th May 2009 a group of members who were available for the afternoon met at Cosgrove
Park aged care facility ( now called Sandhill ) and did a demo for the residents. The demo was arranged by “Retro Rocker” Lexie Synfield ,who works at the facility. We had
a lovely time with the “Oldies”, the staff and residents made us feel most welcome and shared afternoon tea with the group after the demo. It gave us a real buzz to be able to provide some entertainment and to have a chat with some of the residents who attended the demo. The facility Manager had a chat with us and told us about the new accommodation block which is
now completed which will cater for 140 residents, an increase of 60 new places. The new building is very impressive and we are sure that all the residents will be extremely
comfortable in their new surroundings (Christine said that they even have a bed for me,). Bugga, I better be good. Well done and thanks Lexie. Roamin’ Rockers:
Those Members of the Club who are currently at large on the Big Island include
the Mahoney gang ( Graeme, Jean, John and Joan ). Gary and Ros Wise on their extended holiday up North ( poor dears hey ). George and Jill Bowman (Adelaide) and the gang who headed off for “Winter Sun 2009” in Queensland (will get a report from them for July’s issue) and also Ronnie and Anne who went for a short holiday to Fiji, we hope they all enjoy or have enjoyed the warmer climes and their adventures. Those who are now a year younger:
Richie Hayes, Ros Wise, Geoff Dolley, Danny Agnew, Dennis Collins, Chris Styles, Lexie
Webb, Moira Smith, Thora Bryan, Marianna Smith, Cherie Duetzmann, Pete Emmerson, Dot Poole, John Simmons, Maurice Webb, Lynne Cox and last of all me, now if we have missed any one, we are sorry as these are the only people that are registered as having their birthday. To everyone who shares a June birthday “ Happy Birthday “ with only the very
best wishes for the year ahead and on a lighter note Geminian’s are as Tina Turner sang in her song “…”Simply the best”…hmmmmmm….!!!!!!! Hot Goss:
A certain someone rang requesting help with their computer, the problem was they could not
type onto a document, after a few suggestions to see if we could remedy the situation, a sheepish voice on the other end of the phone said it’s ok, it’s right now……..the keyboards unplugged !!!! A clue for who it was….first name aha ?????. C’mon gang let me know of funny situations that we can share on these pages. Got an event happening that others may like to attend, let me know your details and we’ll
let everyone know. Christmas in July bus trip and dinner:
Like to share a “Christmas in July” ? On the 19th of July a bus will leave Launceston at 9.15 am
to take those interested to the Great Lakes Hotel for a 3 course Christmas dinner, the bus will go via Poatina to the Hotel and return via Deloraine. Cost per head inclusive, $37.00. For bookings or enquiries please call Alan on 0409 313 510.
Please note: Membership Renewal is due by the: 1st of October
Social Events Calender:Please note, change of dates for some R’n’R social nights.
Saturday 4 July: Rock n Roll Social night with live band the Skooterz 8pm at AIC. Entry $10p/p
(a plate of cold Supper optional). Friday 31 July: Rock n Roll Social night with live band the Skooterz 8pm at AIC Entry $10p/p.
Saturday 19th September: Rock n Roll Social night with live band the Skooterz 8pm at AIC Entry $10p/p.
Friday 20th November: Rock n Roll Social night with live band the Skooterz 8pm at AIC Entry $10p/p.
Thought for the month:
Life is not complex,
We are complex,
Life is simple and the simple thing is the right thing…….Oscar Wild
Tuesday Club Nights: Tuesday 7th July DJ Night 7pm. Entry $2.00 A night for our beginners to receive their Certificates of Competency and allow them to “strut their stuff” and meet club members whilst enjoying a night of social dancing. Tuesday 14th July: Social dance night 7.00pm- 10.00pm $2.00 Beginners Course: 4
Wk 1: 21/07/09
Wk 2: 28/07/09
Wk 3: 04/08/09
Wk 4: 11/08/09
Wk 5: 18/08/09
Wk 6: 25/08/09
The AGM will be held after week 6
beginners class, at 8.30pm on 25/08/09
Tuesday1st September: DJ Night 7pm. Entry $2.00
A night for our beginners to receive their Certificates of Competency and allow them to
“strut their stuff” and meet club members whilst enjoying a night of social dancing. Tuesday 8th September: Club members Pizza night, General meeting and dancing. Beginners Course: 5
Wk 1: 15/09/09
Wk 2: 22/09/09
Wk 3: 29/09/09
Wk 4: 06/10/09
Wk 5: 13/10/09
WK 6: 20/10/09
Tuesday27th October:
DJ Night 7pm. Entry $2.00
A night for our beginners to receive their Certificates of Competency and allow them to
“strut their stuff” and meet club members whilst enjoying a night of social dancing. 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 Xmas Break up.
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