JANUARY 2018

Drive into 2018 in your new Audi Win a $10,000 Dream Wedding How does it feel to take a seat At Twin Towns Wedding Those who just attend the behind the wheel of a brand Open Day on Sunday 25 Open Day will receive one new, stylish $35,000 Audi A1 February, one lucky couple ticket in the draw; all you Sports? One lucky member will will win a $10,000 dream need to be in the running have the answer when the Audi wedding package that’s for the dream prize. is drawn at Twin Towns around theirs to spend on on their The Wedding Open Day 7pm on Wednesday 31 January. venue hire and reception at takes place from 10am to Already hundreds of members Twin Towns. have accelerated their chances 3pm Qld. Entry tickets can Twin Towns superb of winning a share of more than be placed in the barrel up reception rooms will be $70,000 in cash and prizes, just until 2.45pm Qld and the open for inspection on by downloading and using the winner must be present for the day, set with a variety Twin Towns app. the Dream Wedding draw of lighting and designer Connect to the app to gain one at 3pm Qld. wedding themes. Banquet extra entry in the draw every Chefs will be serving Whether you’re planning day. Open the app daily, claim canapes from Twin Towns’ an intimate cocktail party, the notification and redeem on wedding menus so you a big, bold family affair or the same day at Twin Towns, an elegant banquet, Twin Club Banora or Juniors. can taste-test Twin Towns’ excellent cuisine. Towns has the perfect You can also gain entries venue for your wedding through a cumulative spend of Book and complete a site day. $20 on food and beverages at inspection ahead of the any of the Club venues. Wedding Open Day and For information about Twin receive an entry ticket Weekly cash draws every Towns Wedding Open Day Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday in the draw. If you also or to book a site inspection, during the promotion: Twin attend the Wedding Open please email weddings@ Towns 5.30pm Qld and Club Day, you will receive an twintowns.com.au, phone Banora and Juniors at 6.30pm additional two entries 1800 015 015 or visit NSW. in the draw. That’s three www.twintowns.com.au chances of walking away To find out how you can win Terms and conditions apply. See website with the $10,000 package. for details LTPS/17/19990 weekly prizes and gain entries in the MAJOR draw, go to www. twintowns.com.au MAJOR Draw takes place WEDDING LTPS/17/18455 Wednesday 31 January 2018 at OPEN DAY approx. 7pm Qld. You must be 25 FEBRUARY The stylish Audi A1 Sports is ready and waiting for its new owner on 31 January. present to win! 10AM – 3PM QLD Big Bash at 1st on Wharf

Get set for a sizzling Summer scores and the number of of cricket with Big Bash T20 - runs scored in the match. massive hits, classic catches, The Big Bash compere will wickets galore and never a keep the ball rolling with a dull moment. ‘Hit the Stump’ competition 1st on Wharf invites you take and sports trivia. ‘the edge of your seat’ in front 1st on Wharf will be serving of the big 103” screens for the Big Bash action and the Big Bash Bar Snack specials chance to share in cash and throughout the series. prizes at one of six selected Be there! Thurs 11 January matches during the series. (Thunder vs Scorchers); Thurs WIN YOUR DREAM WEDDING Those ‘Big Moments’ will be 18 January (Sixers vs Heat); To enter simply register a site inspection or even bigger at 1st on Wharf Wed 24 January Thunder v valued at $10,000 attend the Open Day for your chance to win. so make sure you’re in play. Renegades; Thurs 1 February Full terms & conditions available at You’ll have the opportunity Semi Final 1; Fri 2 February www.twintowns.com.au to win prizes by nominating Semi Final 2; Sun 4 February Ph: 1800 015 015 LTPS/17/19990 who you think will win, top Final.

ISSUE 486, JAN 2018 1 amalgamation strategy is occurring Development presses the “GO” were assured that all members in regional as well as metropolitan button, while Banora remains a would be assisted and nurtured areas across the state. most important strategic option along the journey to create an BOARD Twin Towns is reinvesting in for future consideration. environment much more simplistic diversity in all Clubs and the Twin Towns Juniors, having already and practical for future club CHAIRMAN’S Mantra Twin Towns Resort, been granted a development processes to benefit members. to ensure members have the application approval, is awaiting Following presentations from REPORT finest facilities to encouragethe appropriate time to move Rob, Rodney and yours truly, support and future-proof Twin forward. Due to Juniors being some Christmas cheer and a light Towns for future generations. in a risky, low-lying land area snack were well received before The Board considers the futile subject to flooding, at some futuredeparture. exercise of trying to grow a much- date, the approved development Another potentially fabulous and From a gaming industry Last but not least, Twin Towns needed, diversified revenue application provides for a new Clubs and Resorts’ not-for- rewarding New Year beckons with perspective, we have an industry source through the sought-after two storey club, which will plenty on offer in 2018 at Twin anxiously awaiting the outcome of profit community Club Grants approval and construction of a minimise the risk of floodDonations, which is a State Towns Clubs and Resorts. With a court case between an Adelaide commercial entity on the eastern inundation and provide members Government initiative, including your continued support we will lady challenging Aristocrat and side carpark in front of Club Banora with a grand view over the playing general donations for the year make it happen. Crown Casino on the psychological alongside Leisure Drive a waste fields from upper levels. It would appear the world is in a validity of gaming machines, the ending 31 August 2017, amounted of management and consultants’ It would also be the Board’s intent state of uncertainty when you outcome of which may have major to almost $1.1 million. time and members’ money. to provide the latest in modern consider the Brit’s issues with ramifications for clubs. Funding covered worthy charitable Despite having outlaid over facilities that members have come Brexit, Merkel’s power struggle Despite this, the club Industry organisations, junior sport and $650K in seeking approvals over to expect. Discussions continue on in Germany, the Middle East and couldn’t be in a better space local schools, with a number of the past eight years, and having an timing. Afghanistan debacle, the rise and politically with both NSW major ‘In-Kind’ donations all overseen enthusiastic nationally-recognised fall out of ISIS, President Trump’s political parties and both major On 4 December, as part of our by the Local Club Grants area tenant that would provide multiple view on the world, not to mention federal parties supporting the not- regular presentation to Internal committee. job opportunities, there is no light Club committees, the Board and North Korea and the chaotic for-profit community club industry In addition, over the past 10 years, at the end of the tunnel, providing management undertook to inform governance of the African Nations. generally. Twin Towns Services Community too uncertain a risk with local over 100 dedicated volunteer Here at home in Australia, the Many clubs, especially in Foundation has donated almost authorities to pursue further at committee representatives on the traditional tried and true political metropolitan areas, are $3 million to local organisations, this time. strategic direction of the Club for statesmen of old are sadly diversifying to expand their including $215,400 in 2017 Perhaps in time, a change in local the immediate future, which they missing in our States as well revenue source and to minimise to medical research that may government protocol/processes in turn pass on to their respective as nationally, resulting in no their reliance on their core business benefit each and every member may provide a light at the end of the members. true determining government of gaming. Low interest rates are over time. or powerful party leadership certainly encouraging expansive tunnel to warrant a continuance to With Twin Towns experiencing On behalf of our Board of for the benefit of therenovations people in food courts, benefit all concerned. another successful financial year, Management, I wish our supporters and communities leading to child care centres, retirement In the meantime, the Board is the internal club grants were every success that 2018 has much political disruption and villages, resort accommodation, seeking business opportunities announced for each club for the to offer, and given my opening uncertainty. Perhaps I best leave shopping centres, medical centres, interstate around our core year ahead for the benefit of their the ongoing dual citizenship gymnasiums and other business business expertise to grow members, on the understanding remarks, we wish the same for debacle for another time. opportunities. diversified revenue streamsthat ason funding is provided by the world in which we live and the great nation we all share. We Despite all this, business seems Many clubs experiencing financial the basis that without continued members, monies should be put growth as the golden rule states, back into their clubs. are blessed as a nation and must to be moving forward, encouraged difficulties are amalgamating never lose sight of that. by low interest rates along with with a strong parent club to we will stagnate and go backward. The digital revolution presentation superannuants’ reliance on stock avoid insolvency, to reinvest With this in mind, we still taking business by storm that The very best of health and I look markets for retirement benefits and reinvent the struggling club anticipate the great opportunity Twin Towns Clubs and Resorts are forward to catching up around our producing good returns proving to and to build a relationship and at Cobaki to establish a new club slowly adopting was somewhat clubs. be good economic support. support communities. This and child care centre when Leda daunting. However, participants Michael Fraser

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Twin Towns Bridge Club & Day Show

Earlier this year, one of our oldest Bridge We have also had several Red Point Ticket Holders* members, Lindsay Hibbard aged 91, events throughout the year with a very $ .95 received a Medal of Honour from the good turn-out of players. French Government for valour during 12 Our Annual General Meeting for 2018 World War II. will be held at Twin Towns Juniors on 7 Lindsay was driven to the French March, where a new committee will be Embassy in Brisbane to receive his voted in for the coming year. medal followed by a very nice afternoon The success of our club is also due to tea. the hard work of our Directors, without We are all very proud of Lindsay whom we would not be able to function LUNCH although he is very shy about his successfully. Many thanks to those achievements. workers. Our President, John Verdickt, is still Our committee for this year is President working very hard to ensure our club John Verdickt, Vice President Jan Haran, stays financially supported by a team ofSecretary Tom Lyons, Treasurer Peter MONDAY – FRIDAY committee members. Walsh and committee members Val (EXCLUDING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS) Although we have lost a few of our Welland, Denis Magee and Ray Thorley. valued members this year, our club Once again, we thank Twin Towns for all CHOOSE FROM continues to provide a game of cards the support they give us throughout the THE DAILY LUNCH that challenges us to keep coming to year. SPECIAL MENU play. Thanks also to our sponsors: Jennifer Our yearly congress was held last May Meagher from 1st National Real Estate, with a very impressive turn-out of 22 Marjorie Stubbs, Brian Coleman and tables and was voted a great success. Eastern Funerals. These sponsors The winners were the Askew team, enable our club to give back to our Kable team 2nd and Read team 3rd. members. *Conditions apply, visit club for full terms and conditions. Bridge Club’s Lindsay Hibbard accepts his Medal of Honour

ISSUE 486, JAN 2018 2 Australia Day Pool Party

Spend Australia Day 2018 at the by the pool while the kids enjoy The Oasis Pools Australia Day Pool coolest spot on the Tweed. a swim and play on the giant Party is always a popular event inflatables (weather permitting). Oasis Pools at Club Banora will for local families so plan to arrive hold their annual Pool Party on The Australia Day party would early to grab your favourite spot. Friday 26 January, so round up a not be complete without the The pool opens from 7am NSW group of family or friends and get traditional Aussie BBQ. Oasis and the Pool Party takes place Pools has it covered and the BBQ together to celebrate how lucky between 11am and 5pm NSW. will be sizzling in true Aussie style we are to live in this great country. with steaks, snags, bacon and egg Admission is $4.50 for Twin Towns Pack the fold-up chairs, the picnic burgers and more available for members ($5 for non-members) rug and beach towels and relax purchase. and $4 for children. Ladies Bowls gets social

Twin Towns Ladies Bowling Club Twin Towns Services Ladies Bowls them to give bowls a go at Club Fun for all the family on Australia Day at Oasis Pools. has announced the introduction Constitution adopted in 2016.“The Banora at a yearly fee that is now of new class of Social Membership result,” she said, “was a conclusive affordable to all. at just $30 per year, a move which yes.” Social members will not be eligible is hoped will bring about a surge The Twin Towns Ladies Bowling to play in bowling competitions. More iPads for Twin in membership, encourage older Club celebrated their 33rd birthday The Ladies Bowling Club now join members to keep bowling and in November last year, having first the Mens Bowls Club in offering a younger members to join the Club. played on their greens at Club Social category of membership. Towns Members Veronica Power, Honorary Secretary Banora on Melbourne Cup Day For more information about 1984. of the Ladies Bowling Club, said becoming a member of Twin Already two lucky members your membership records, you they had conducted a club-wide The Committee of the Ladies Towns Ladies or Mens Bowling are enjoying new 256GB 10.5” may be in for a big surprise this survey on whether they should Bowling Club hope their existing Clubs, contact the Twin iPad Pro’s, valued at $1,399 month if your name is drawn. introduce Social Membership, members will share the news with Towns Membership Desk on each, won in the Twin Towns Winners will be notified by which was included in the revised friends and family, and encourage 07 5536 2277. Members’ Only December iPad email or mobile so if your Giveaway. details aren’t current, you can’t In January and February, Twin win. Towns will give away another If you became a member some two iPad Pro’s each month, years back, you may not have randomly drawn from members provided an email address or who have supplied up-to-date mobile number so best to check contact details, including their now. email address and mobile Log into the Members Portal at phone number. www.twintowns.com.au or call If your email address and mobile into the Membership Desk at phone number are up to date in Twin Towns. LTPS/17/19901

Above: Twin Towns Board Director and bowler Ross O’Leary, Teacher Gavin Holmes from St James and Leo Carroll from the Men’s Bowls Club and students from St James Primary School. Next gen bowlers at Club Banora

After completing the last term their school curriculum. and we could see a remarkable of 2017 playing weekly bowls at They discovered firsthand the improvement in their technique Club Banora, 20 enthusiastic challenges of lawn bowls the by the end of the eight weeks. students from St James Primary watchful eye of coaches - Twin “It was encouraging for the sport Banora Point quickly learned Towns Board Director and bowler, to see Club Banora’s bowls greens the difference between a back Ross O’Leary, John Hutchinson, awash with a sea of young faces,” bowl and the bias, a dead end and Leo Carroll, Joe Procko and Neil said Ross. Januy Mthly Special the draw shot, the lead and Rackham. The coaches hope to see the the skipper, and many found out Ross O’Leary said it’s great for kids back at Club Banora during $19.90 the hard way that ‘foot fault’ isn’t Twin Towns to be involved in the the school holidays, playing just a term used in tennis. community and work with local barefoot bowls with their families Panko crumbed prawns The St James students from schools. and showing off their new lawn with summer salad, crispy noodles & years 3 to 6 chose Lawn Bowls as “The children from St James Primary bowls skills. honey mustard dressing their elective sport as part of School were so keen to learn

ISSUE 486, JAN 2018 3 CLUB *NSW BANORA TIMES MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 10.30am 10.30am 10.30am 10.30am 10.30am 8pm-11pm 11am-12.30pm BINGO BINGO BINGO BINGO BINGO DANCE NIGHT DANIELLE GOULLET Cancelled 1st January 6th PPR Express PRESENTS New Year’s Day 5pm-9pm 4pm-6pm 6pm-9pm 3pm-6pm 13th Buddy Love & The 7th Fortunato LIVE ENTERTAINMENT MEMBERS HAPPY HOUR SOCIAL NEW VOGUE RIPPA RAFFLE & GROOVES Tremors 14th Issi Dye 7pm 2nd Michael Hickey $1 off all beverages DANCING 5th The Dukes 20th Long Gone 21st Ian B MacLeod EVENING BINGO 9th Martin Way 4th & 18th with 12th Raku O’Gaia Daddy’s Band 28th Bernadette Fisher Cancelled 1st January 16th Wayne Vitali 5pm-9pm Kimberley Davis 19th Russell Sprout 27th Dukes Of Earl New Year’s Day 23rd Mark Divola RAFFLES & LIVE 26th Eightball Duo 12 noon-3pm 30th Ned Walker ENTERTAINMENT FREE KIDS DAY 26 3rd Taso 6.15pm-6.45pm Face painting, crafts, putt JAN 7 10th Lonewolf RIPPA RAFFLE DRAW putt in Kids Play area JAN 17th Rob Keith 28th Special Guests: 24th Cory Hargreaves 7pm-10pm Kelly Kangaroo & Pepper 31st Taso FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE Possum DAVO 5th Laura Doolan Trio 31 12th Oz Latin Brothers 5pm-8.30pm JAN 19th Delisch SUNDAY GROOVES 26th Tommy Memphis 7th Davo 14th Dave J 10 21st Davo JAN 28th Vanya DELISCH

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ISSUE 486, JAN 2018 4 their country, but now they’re Married to the pasta settling in. “We still struggle with the language, Contemporary dining Meet the mum and dad chefs whose only the best and freshest local but for our children, it is easy. authentic Italian eats are wowing meats, seafoods and produce in full Already they joke with us and at Twin Towns diners at Twin Towns. view of the diners. say we can’t speak the language. Amazing.” with full table service Otello Mancini and wife Valentina Highlights on the menu include the ran a bistro in Rome before a family Baked Lasagne, featuring layers of Before heading through the doors holiday at Burleigh beach changed Valentina’s pasta fresca, oozing with of Gusti d’Italia, diners should swing their lives. From the day they got saucy beef and cheesy béchamel by the Gusti Pantry, an open view home, they were determined to sauce and finished with parmesan workplace where staff, including return to the Gold Coast. and mozzarella; and Pappardelle Valentina, make all styles of fresh Bolognaise - thick cut pasta served egg and flour pastas as they have “We love it here, not just for the Drop anchor at Harbour Fresh, in a classic bolognaise sauce made been made for centuries. The Gusti sea and beaches, but for all sorts of a restaurant that matches a from carrot, celery, red wine and Pantry also sells take-home packs things you have in Australia we do sophisticated menu with a cool beef, simmered slowly for “a very of fresh pasta and sauces. not have at home. We can make a and casual coastal vibe. life for our children here that they long time” and reduced to saucy Lunch Wednesday to Sunday from cannot have in Europe,” Otello said. goodness. 11.30am Qld; dinner Wednesday ‘Fresh off the Hook’ seafood selections include premium Otello joined Twin Towns as a sous Otello said he and his wife have to Saturday from 5.30pm Qld. See quality barramundi, snapper and chef in early 2016 and was soon changed their lives, their culture, right for booking details. catch-of-the-day. Wagyu rump, offering authentic Italian pizzas ribeye steak and pan-seared alongside the regular offerings at pork belly also available. the Flame pizzeria. Open Dinner Wed-Sat In 2017, Otello was tasked with 5.30pm Qld. leading the set-up of an Italian Reservations 1800 014 014 restaurant at Twin Towns, Gusti BOOK ON THE d’Italia, which opened in October. TWIN TOWNS Since day one, the restaurant has APP earned rave reviews from members and locals who are relishing every opportunity to enjoy Gusti d’Italia’s traditional and contemporary Italian fare. Gusti d’Italia has an open kitchen, where Otello and his team prepare authentic Italian dishes made with Otello and Valentina Mancini bring the tastes of Italy to Twin Towns.

Colin Hay’s Members share the money Focused on flavours and perfectly presented, Fierce Mercy Tour When the Members Money Be at Twin Towns on Thursday 4, Gusti d’Italia recreates the authentic tastes jackpot at Club Banora hit 11, 18, 25 January for the $5,000 of Italy, prepared with the freshest local and Australian produce. $25,000, it was a full house, with draws which will take place at over 1,000 members hoping to 6.05pm and 7.05pm Qld. Take-home packs of fresh pasta, sauces take home a share of the cash in and Italian fare available from the If the $5,000 is not claimed Gusti d’Italia pantry. the second chance draw. on the night, Members Money Lunch Wed-Sun from 11.30am Qld; Ten lucky and extremely happy jackpots by $5,000 each dinner Wed-Sat from 5.30pm Qld. members were winners, walking Thursday night until claimed Reservations 1800 014 014 or or the ‘second chance’ draw is away on the night with exactly www.twintowns.com.au/dining what they came for - $2,500 activated in the final week of the each in Members Money! month. Members Money is the Twin If the second chance is activated, Towns members only badge hold onto your entries when you draw that gives you the chance make a purchase and put them in Scottish born singer-songwriter to win at least $20,000 each the barrel before the draw on the Colin Hay returns to Australia in month. last Thursday of the month. February for an East Coast tour You must be present at Twin that includes a show at Twin Towns The draws alternate each month on Thursday 1 February. between the three Clubs – Twin Towns on the night of the draw to claim the prize. Next Thursday Best-known as the frontman of Towns, Juniors and Club Banora – could be your lucky day! legendary Aussie hitmakers Men at and in January, the weekly draws Work, Hay has received renewed will take place at Twin Towns. Terms & conditions apply. LTPS/17/17157 acclaim for his troubadour-style solo career and the release of his acclaimed new album, Fierce Mercy. Alongside the thoughtful story- telling in his songs, Hay’s shows are peppered with hilarious anecdotes from his often surreal experiences in the world of rock music. Tickets $80. Phone 1800 014 014. Members Money winners were all smiles at the Second Chance Draw.

JANUARY $24.95 $27.50 Bacon wrapped MONTHLY SPECIALS Lime & jalapeno chicken breast roasted pork salad members with wild mushroom sauce, with rocket, black bean buttermilk mashed mango salad & fried take $10 off potatoes, charred asparagus tortilla strips & seasonal greens

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ISSUE 486, JAN 2018 5 RSL SUB-BRANCH presented to Herb, who told me came back with smiling faces. Tuesday 6 March, all positions the end of the month. he is slowly making headway in Thank you to Janet and “little” will become vacant. Nominations President Ken The Sub-Branch office re-opens reducing the level of the bottle Betty, also Barbara for keeping the are open for all positions on Tuesday 9 January. Next monthly of scotch!! The AGM will be held kitchen going. Ken does a great Executive and Committee for EUCHRE/500 meeting Monday 29 January on 13 March so please give some job keeping the albums going with 2018. Competitions for 2018 will at 12pm Qld at the RSL ANZAC consideration to standing for the photos of the Club’s achievers for commence following the AGM and Our games are held upstairs at Room. ‘Drop in’ Thursdays: Committee. The club does not run anyone to browse. They go back the Calendar of Events for 2018 Twin Towns Juniors Club which is Thursday morning is our drop in itself. To those on the sick list - quite a long way. announced. The Club is in recess located on the corner of Leisure day. Come in have a cuppa and get well soon, and I hope 2018 is Ding Dong and play will resume on Tuesday and Fraser Drives, Tweed Heads cake with your fellow members. good to everybody. 16 January. Happy New Year and South. 500 is played on Tuesday Our Sub-Branch Library opens good bowling. nights and Euchre on Thursday Wednesdays and Fridays. Blackers RUNNERS & WALKERS Hilary S, Publicity Officer nights with both commencing Come in and check out our vast Happy New Year to all our at 7pm NSW (6pm Qld). Fees to collection of military books. Hours MASTERS SWIMMING Members. May you strive to play are $3 members and $4 non- Tuesday to Friday 9am - 12 noon. DIGGERS SWIMMING A New Year is here, and we are achieve your goals in 2018. A members and there are prizes for Phone 07 5536 1164; email looking forward to lots of success reminder for Friday 26 January - Are you looking to get fit after placegetters on each card night [email protected] in carnivals and the many postal Australia Day celebrations will be enjoying too much Christmas as well as a Lucky Door Prize. Jenny Sheehan, swims that appear on our program. set up at Jack Evans Boat Harbour cheer? Consider joining us at the We wish all our members a very Office Coordinator Each year seems to go quickly, nearest to Seascape. Come along Oasis Pools at Club Banora any happy and healthy New Year and and enjoy the festivities; lunch look forward to seeing our regular especially when we are enjoying Sunday morning at 8.15am NSW will be provided. Cost is only $5 players back next year. Any new MENS BOWLS fun, friendship and fitness. Lots of as we are always on the lookout per person (subsidised by the residents to the area or holiday laughter can be added to the list! for new members. Swimming I hope Santa was good to everyone Club). Annual awards presentation makers are most welcome to come It is time to say a big thank you to is well recognised as being a and a happy New Year to all. As starts at 11.30 NSW. We are a wonderful workout as it fires along up and join our happy group. our hardworking Committee for always, the Christmas breakup friendly group of runners and more of your body’s major muscle If you require a few refresher the year. David (President), Freda party was a great success and it’s walkers and new members are groups than other forms of cardio games, come at 6.45pm NSW and (Secretary), Lyn (Treasurer), Leonie back to bowls on 6 January. A great always welcome. We meet three exercise. Our unisex club has all have some practice hands with (Registrar), Allaine (Coach) and Sue time was had by all celebrating times a week and cater for all standards of swimmers, yet all our players. For more information, who wears ‘many caps’. Endurance Herb Young’s 100th birthday. ages and levels of fitness. Comehave an equal chance of winning please contact Pat Lesina on 0755 Officer and Social Officer who Thanks to Twin Towns Services run or walk with us for up to three as events are run on a handicap 34 6188. arrange all our outings including Club for the coverage they gave times before you need to commit. system. Some members travel picnics, Tivoli shows and has just in Club News. Bowls Queensland We also enjoy social interaction away occasionally to compete CLUB BANORA GARDEN done a wonderful job arranging also gave space in their Bowls outside the meets. Check us against other swimming clubs Happy New Year to you all from Magazine for the presentation the Kangaroo Island and Murray out on Facebook or our website that are also affiliated with AIF the Club Banora Garden Club of the wonderful medal they River trip for fourteen. They all ttscrunnersandwalkers.org. For swimming. The major meet of the members. 1 January gardens will enquiries, contact our Secretary year will be held on 10 March at be all aglow with a super full moon Tracy Mo 0414 590 940. beautiful Nelson Bay. Results of and this is the time of harvest and the Grafton carnival will be in the seed setting. According to our SENIORS SOCIAL next issue. diary, a super moon occurs when a The next meeting will be on Bubbles full moon occurs at the same time Monday 19 February at 9am Qld as the Moon’s closest approach in the Visions Room on the Mantra GOLF to the Earth. When this happens, side of Twin Towns. The meeting the Moon may seem bigger and Happy new year golfers. 2018 will begin immediately after the brighter. This is just an illusion. starts with the course in excellent bus passes are handed out. Selling It’s time to water well, apply condition following good rain Monday 19 February for 26 solutions of manures, oils and after the green renovations. The February day trip to Gatton; lunch fish emulsions to soil to feed on Captains have laid the foundation at the Staging Post Café. Selling the nourishment coming in. Plant for a great competition year which for 5 March day trip to Sandgate. seeds and seedlings with a focus includes a balanced program of All tickets sold at our meeting; on root crops to benefit from the stableford, stroke and team events all trips start 7.30am Qld. Our subtle increases in gravity’s effect. that go through to June 2019. Golf first trip will be on 5 February to Our meetings welcome visitors Club finances are strong, and our Ballina. Hope you all had a Merry so if you’d like to try the friendly Treasurer is drafting a budget that Christmas and a happy New Year Garden Club meetings, mark 6 is buoyed by the December 2017 as we look forward 2018. Guest February in your diary. Enquiries internal clubs grant. Thank you to Speaker for February meeting will to President Maria on 5524 8234. the Twin Towns Board. The grant be Sharyn Martain from Proud funding combined with continued Mary River Cruise (extended trip TENNIS member support of Club raffles for 2018). Note: phone calls Tuesday to Friday 10am 4pm; will allow the Committee to offer Hoping that everybody had a Membership and new members a number of competition free days festive and relaxing Christmas Ursula 07 5576 3785; Welfare and supported functions in 2018. New Year period. Many enjoyed Del 07 5534 4756; Tour & Social The Golf Club continues to have the Banora Club Christmas Party Organiser 07 5590 9301. a dedicated group of members held at the Club House after who work on the Committee Sunday morning social tennis. All LADIES BOWLS and Sub-Committees. Thank social and competitive players you! We all look forward to the joined together for a final catch up. I trust everyone enjoyed a Merry positive circumstances promoting The juniors also enjoyed their Christmas and looking forward golfers support of 2018 Captains. Christmas party with plenty of to a happy and healthy New Nominations for Captains and games with new friends, parents Year. As the AGM will be held on Member Representatives open at and other Club Banora members. Santa made his usual appearance that pleased many of the young ones. Scott Styman, our Banora What are you doing today? Tennis Coach, is looking to take a group of juniors up to The Brisbane Twin Towns has a range of International. Many of the top sporting and social clubs. names are coming to Brisbane this Join today, get out and year so I’m sure the children will about, exercise, make new be looking forward to watching friends or try something and learning new skills and getting new and exciting. a couple of autographs and selfies! Between 8 and 12 January, Club For more details, contact any of the internal clubs listed on this Banora will host the Queensland page or call 07 5536 2277. Master’s Tournament. A couple of our club members are competing so come and support them and watch some other talented singles and doubles players. Kerry

ISSUE 486, JAN 2018 6 revenge against his late 8 JANUARY cousin’s mysterious and CHURCHILL (M) Entry to Twin Towns January Movies beautiful wife, believing her movies is $5 for members Biopic stars Brian Cox responsible for his death and Miranda Richardson. and visitors, with British wartime drama, a drama directed by Jonathan in My Cousin Rachel. See members receiving their 15 JANUARY worthy tale that changed Teplitzky (Getting Square, The gothic romance at its best in $5 entry fee back in DON’T TELL (M) Australian law, a twisted gothic Railway Man). this beautifully filmed period Twin Towns dollars.Twin romance and a laugh out loud drama adapted from the Australian drama stars Don’t Tell boasts a fine Towns dollars can be spent comedy from the production Daphne Du Maurier novel Jack Thompson, Sara on food and beverages Australian cast working in house of American Will Ferrell and directed by Roger Michell West, and Rachel Griffiths. throughout any of the support of newcomer Sara head to the big screen at Twin (Notting Hill; Changing Lanes). Clubs – Twin Towns, Club West in the role of a young 22 JANUARY Towns in January. And in a change of pace, laugh Banora, Twin Towns Juniors survivor who finds the courage MY COUSIN RACHEL (M) Churchill is set as allied forces out loud with The House as or Signatures at Mantra. to speak out in court against Gothic romance stars prepare to invade Normandy, Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler Members can save them her abuser. Expect fine things Rachel Weisz and Sam changing the course of play a mum and dad who run up for a special occasion from West, who impressed Claflin. World War II. Twice Lawrence an illegal casino from home to or enjoy a coffee in Flame as a young Liza Minelli in the 29 JANUARY Oliver award winning stage raise the funds to send their or Images after the movies. actor Brian Cox plays the television miniseries Peter daughter to college. THE HOUSE (MA 15+) Allen: A Boy from Oz. British PM, struggling against 1 JANUARY Comedy stars Will Ferrell Movies screen at depression in a dark British A young Englishman plots NO MOVIE (NEW YEAR’S DAY) and Amy Poehler. 10.30am & 6.30pm Qld.

Free Entertainment January MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 1st BINGO CANCELLED - 11.30am LINE 10.15am BINGO 10.15am BINGO 11am DANIELLE GOULLET 10.15am BINGO 12.00pm CROWD DJ NEW YEARS DAY DANCING Russell Hinton 12.30pm ROCK 12.30pm SOCIAL PRESENTS 12.30pm CROWD DJ Choose the music you 10.15am BINGO 16th January with Toucan AROUND THE CLOCK NEW VOGUE DANCING 5th Gabe Phoenix Choose the music you want to hear Twango 3rd Floor Burners Patti Bond (Tribute To The King) want to hear 3pm 12.30pm CROWD DJ 10th Elephant Rock 4th & 25th January 12th Luella Widt LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Choose the music you 3.30pm 4.30pm 17th Chi Chi Kimberley Davis 11th & 19th Daniel Mallari 7th Smokin’ Crawdads want to hear SOCIAL NEW VOGUE 26th Mike Harris LIVE ENTERTAINMENT SEQUENCE DANCE 24th Tommy Memphis 18th January 6th The Root Note 14th Eureka Funk 15th January Tony & Patti 2nd & 9th 31st The Mustangs 3.30pm CROWD DJ 12.30pm CROWD DJ 13th Slique 21st Dezzie D & The Special Event Mark Wilson 16th & 23rd 4pm Choose the music you Choose the music you 20th Triplickit Stingrayz Goodman Swings Again want to hear Kimberley Davis 30th LIVE ENTERTAINMENT want to hear 27th The Hodads 28th Triple J’s 4pm LINE DANCING 3rd Little Stevie & The 4.30pm LIVE 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 9pm Russell Hinton Tailfins ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 1st with special guest 10th The Hemis 5th Vinyl Frenzy 7th The Retronomes 2nd Mercy Mercy 4th The Retronomes 6th The Retronomes 17th Wally & the Gators 12th Memphis Moovers 14th Punchline 9th Elevation Duo 11th Punchline 13th Punchline 7pm DANCE NIGHT 24th A Band Called 19th Seven Deadly 21st Remedy 16th Scott Douglas Duo 18th Remedy 20th Remedy Mark Wilson Twang Swings 28th Eric Grothe 23rd Rob Rosenlund & 25th Eric Grothe 27th Eric Grothe 31st Lock N Load 26th Devils Kiosk & The Gurus Tony Jeffrey & The Gurus & The Gurus 11-14 9pm LIVE ENTERTAINMENT JAN 30th Chris Cook Band 7.30pm 24 5th The Retronomes ERIC GROTHE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT JAN 18-21 12th Punchline & THE GURUS 3rd Jive Cats JAN 19th Remedy 10th PPR Express 26th Eric Grothe 17th Buddy Love & The Gurus & The Tremors 24th Long Gone Daddy’s Band 25-28 LONG GONE 4-7 31st Dukes Of Earl DADDY’S BAND THE JAN PUNCHLINE JAN RETRONOMES

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★ THAT’S WHEN I THINK OF YOU DON’T GO ★ Legends COMPULSORY HERO TWO OF AUSTRALIA'S MOST ICONIC BANDS ARE TEAMING UP FOR A FULL NATIONAL TOUR of Rock ‘n’ Roll CELEBRATING THEIR PLACE IN AUSSIE MUSIC HISTORY! Tribute Show A BEAT FOR YOU BEAT A

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Gle nn l Issi ★ Doug as e Dy TO LOVE ME YOU’LL NEVER KNOW NEVER YOU’LL

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3 Jan & The Everly Brothers LOVE AN ADVENTURE 6 Jan FUNKY TOWN FUNKY 30 Jan 8pm Qld 20 Jan 10.30am Qld 9 Jan ★ 10.30am Qld 8pm Qld 26 Jan 10.30am Qld 16 Jan THE OFFICIAL THE TONY MANILOW 5 Jan 13 Jan 8pm Qld IF I COULD

10.30am Qld 23 Jan BLUES★ BROTHERS MY LEONARD BENNETT STORY LEGENDS OF 10.30am Qld TO SEDAKA ★ TELL ME A STORY ★ LISTENING8pm ★ THE STORY Qld NEVER ENDS 8pm Qld Starring George ROCK N ROLL DIGGER REVELL & Starring Mark REVUE COHEN SUNNYBOYS JIMEOIN Special Guests The Harvey & Laura Starring Issi Dye & VICKY O’KEEFE THE AUSTRALIAN Bowden with 1927 & PSEUDO Direct From Stewart D’Arrietta Doolan Glenn Douglas Together in Concert UKULELE SHOW Band & Dancers ECHO America The Ridiculous & his 7 piece Band Celibate Rifles Tickets $45 Tickets $44 Tickets $44 Tickets $39 Tickets $63 Twin Towns Showroom presents

9 Mar 27 Feb 1 Feb 3 Feb 10.30am Qld 8pm Qld with Nicky Steel presenting 8pm Qld 8pm Qld 6 Feb 20 Feb “The Ladies of Rock” 17 Feb A tribute to the great hits and recording legends of the 60’s. ANDREW STRONG MUSIC OF THE This show will take you on a ride through the hits you know 8pm Qld 10.30am Qld 13 & 14 Feb 10.30am Qld so well from artists like Elvis, The Beatles, Dusty Springfield, Cliff & The Shadows, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Lesley Gore,COLIN HAY BUDDY’S BACK! PERFORMS ‘THE NIGHT The Shirelles...taking6 you backMar to a time fondly remembered 2 Mar 10.30am Qld FIERCE MERCY The Buddy Holly COMMITMENTS’ LEGENDS PIRATES OF Starring Joey Thurs10.30amday 26th Octob eQldr 1:00pm ROY ORBISON 8pm Qld THEN & NOW BACK TO THE PENZANCE Fimmano, Jessica TOUR 2018 Show REBORN Classic Soundtrack Starring Brian TIVOLI 21st Anniversary Berolo & Gaetano JIM HANSEN & With US Band Starring Scot Robin Starring Dean Bourne BJORN AGAIN In Full Lorenz Tickets $15 Tour 2018 Bonfante THE SONICS Tickets $80 Tickets $29 Tickets $49 Tickets $55 Tickets $80

ISSUE 486, JAN 2018 7 Breeze in for a cocktail Free Family Kids Day The first free Family Kids Day for 2018 will be held at Cocktails have long played a role on almost Club Banora on Sunday 28 January with arts and craft, every bar’s drinks list but over the past two putt putt, face-painting and more in the outdoor play years or so, they’ve stepped up to renewed area from 12-3pm NSW. respect, appreciation and demand, Adding a little Australiana to the long weekend will be especially at Breezes Bar & Lounge at Twin Kelly Kangaroo, who will hop by to say hi to the kids. Towns. Kelly’s bringing along her best friend, Pepper Possum, New-wave, contemporary cocktails now to have some fun and play some games. nudge out some of the more traditional Club Banora’s outdoor playground is fun for kids any styles in the popularity stakes at Breezes. day of the week, all year-round. Children of all ages Whilst a Martini or Gin Sling may send are welcome. your tastebuds on an exotic getaway, it’s the Cherry Ripe that’s melting hearts at Breezes. This colourful concoction melds everyone’s favourite cocktail kicker Baileys, with Mozart Chocolate, raspberry liqueur and cream. It’s pink and pretty and there’s a cherry on top, but that’s about as traditional as the Breezes’ Cherry Ripe gets. Whether your cocktail passion is for colourfully creative or time warp traditionalist, Breezes Bar & Lounge has a bold beverage list. There are also $10 signature cocktails with flavours and styles to keep everyone happy. Slip into Breezes Bar & Lounge for a cocktail this month; Level 1 at Twin Towns, Wednesday to Saturday, 3pm until late. Dress code applies at Breezes. Kelly Kangaroo & Pepper Possum Cherry Ripe

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JIMEOIN ROY ORBISON REBORN HEART OF IRELAND The Ridiculous Starring Dean Bourne A Celebration Of Irish Culture Saturday 13 January Saturday 17 February Saturday 17 March Hotel & Apartments from $345 (2 people) from $333 (2 people) from $333 (2 people) inc buffet breakfast inc buffet breakfast inc buffet breakfast MY LEONARD COHEN BJORN AGAIN ACES, KINGS & QUEEN With Stewart D’Arrietta & Friday 2 March Gala Variety Spectacular DELUXE ACCOMMODATION His 7 Piece Band from $345 (2 people) Featuring Robert Pearson , Saturday 20 January inc buffet breakfast George Harvey (The Four from $313 (2 people) ANDREW STRONG Kinsmen); Rob Rosenlund, inc buffet breakfast Performs ‘The Commitments’ Tony Jeffrey, Dave Mitchell SUNNYBOYS Classic Soundtrack In Full (Wickety Wak) & more With The Celibate Rifles Friday 9 March Saturday 24 March from $293 Friday 26 January from $395 (2 people) (2 people) inc buffet breakfast from $361 (2 people) inc buffet breakfast For one inclusive price enjoy: inc buffet breakfast BOYS IN THE BAND • Overnight accommodation for 2 COLIN HAY FIERCE MERCY TOUR Saturday 10 March people in a hotel room With US Band from $333 (2 people) • 2 tickets to see your selected show Thursday 1 February inc buffet breakfast • Full buffet breakfast for 2 adults at from $345 (2 people) JOHN PAUL YOUNG Signatures restaurant inc buffet breakfast & The Allstar Band To extend your show and stay BUDDY’S BACK! Saturday 3 March package and stay additional nights, The Buddy Holly Show from $375 (2 people) please contact reservations. Starring Scot Robin inc buffet breakfast For more show & stay packages: ANDREW STRONG Saturday 3 February P 1800 19 20 20 or 07 5536 2121 *T&Cs apply. Subject to availability. Block out dates may apply. Rate valid for Sunday to ‘THE COMMITMENTS’ from $293 (2 people) W www.twintowns.com.au Thursday night stays to 23 March 2018. For full Friday 9 March inc buffet breakfast *Conditions apply. Subject to availability. T&Cs visit mantra.com.au

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