JANUARY 2019

A change is as good as a holiday

Stage 1 of refurbishments resort to protect the Lobby at Mantra Twin Towns will from wind and weather and commence in February with optimise comfort for guests. a complete remodelling and On Tuesday 29 January, the brand new interior design Mantra reception counter throughout the Lobby level. and lobby furniture will Interior designer Sue Jago move to Terraces, directly from Split Watermelon opposite the current Design, who has worked reception desk. on many projects at Twin From Monday 4 February, Towns including 1st on Signatures buffet breakfast Wharf, Harbour Lounge andwill move to Visions. the Harbour Terrace balcony,Signatures dinner bookings said the new look would will also cease from this date. introduce “a real coastal Major works, including vibe” to the Mantra Lobby. the installation of a new “The design will bring reception counter and a refreshing, bright and revamp of Signatures Cock- breezy coastal colour tail Bar, will commence Molong local icon, Benny from Benny's Junkyard, features in the exhibition. Photo: Kerri Ambler palette, with lots of whites, on Monday 4 February complemented by natural and are expected to take timbers and textures. approximately 10 weeks. “There will be no doubt It is anticipated the Lobby guests are stepping into a will be completed and The Art of Ageing Exhibition beachside resort when they breakfast will return to walk through the doors of Signatures by Easter 2019. The NSW Government’s ‘Art metre by five metre screenpeople across the state. au/inclusion/ageing/art- the Hotel,” Sue said. Refurbishment of Mantra of Ageing’ photographic ex- on the exterior of the Twin “Misconceptions about the exhibition An air lock will be created Twin Towns hotel rooms will Towns building. hibition comes to Twin lives of older people are Catch the Art of Ageing at the front door of the commence later this year. Towns from 13 to 24 The exhibition celebrates prevalent in our community, exhibition on the Twin February to coincide with the value, experience and but the experience of ageing Towns big screen from 13 to the 2019 NSW Seniors is unique. contribution older people 24 February at 6.10pm Qld, Festival, formerly known as bring to our communities “Many older people are artists, 7.10pm Qld and 8.10pm Qld. NSW Seniors Week. and proves older people are athletes, business owners, The presentation will run for Featuring war veterans anything but clichéd. farmers and volunteers, and approximately 50 minutes. to proud L-platers, sports It reminds us that older this exhibition challenges enthusiasts, artists and people are not all the same people's perceptions." The Art of Ageing is an initiative under the NSW refugees, the exhibition com- and everyone’s experience A short story about each prises thirty images taken by of ageing is unique. of the individuals in the Ageing Strategy 2016-2020 five talented photographers Member for Tweed Geoff photos, highlighting their and funded by the NSW from regional NSW. Provest said the exhibition experiences and reflect- Government Department Looking forward to the new beach-feel Lobby are Mantra Each image will be pro- demonstrates the diversity ions on ageing, is avail- of Family and Community receptionists Giselli Benatti and Natasha Grech. jected onto the giant 17 and experiences of older able at www.facs.nsw.gov. Services.

and the Passion and more. Made In Australia at Twin Towns Then journey back through Aussie rock history with hits from the Angels, including Ever wondered what it was flies the Aussie flag over the their special Midnight Oil and Take a Long Line, We Gotta Get like to grow up in an era Australia Day weekend when Angels show. Outta This Place, Coming Down when Aussie rock music was Made In Australia hits the The band perfectly recreates and the rock anthem, Am I Ever king, or just looked back and stage with a swag of some the expressive moves of Garrett Gonna See Your Face Again. wished you could see a band of the best rock music this and The Oils, backed up by giant Made In Australia: The Stage, that knocked your socks with country’s produced. slabs of music from legends Doc 9pm – 1am Qld, Friday 25 & off with great music? Wonder On Australia Day, Saturday Neeson and The Angels. Sunday 27 January; Midnight no more. 26 January from 9pm Qld, Rock to hits including Beds are Oil & Angels show Saturday The Stage at Twin Towns Made In Australia performs Burning, Blue Sky Mine, Power 26 January. OPEN FOR LUNCH Tuesday to Saturday HUGE SAVINGS off lunch menu WITH dining deals

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Head to Flame Bistro or 1st on Wharf at Twin operated at Club Banora and Juniors for in the new year using premium quality OPENING HOURS Towns for holiday dining every member of many years. products such as Wagyu beef,” said Thomas. the family will enjoy. Flame Bistro: Sunday to Thursday 10am Thomas said the two-for-$28 members’ 1st on Wharf continues to offer its popularto 9pm Qld; Friday & Saturday 10am Paul Xu, Alan Sun and Thomas Goransson dining specials at $18 for members and lunch specials ($30 visitors) at Flame Bistro to 10pm Qld. recently took over catering operations at $20 for visitors, which include a main and both restaurants, introducing the bistro have been a huge hit. beverage (draught beer, house wine, soft 1st on Wharf: Lunch 10.30am to 2.30pm dining model they have successfully “We plan to introduce some new specials drink, tea or coffee). Qld; dinner 4pm to 8.30pm Qld.

pricing: Members/Visitors LIGHT & EASY from the grill lunch All served with your choice of fries & salad Caesar salad 18.50/20.50 or seasonal vegetables specials with crisp lettuce, bacon, garlic croutons, egg & parmesan Grilled chicken breast 22.50/24.50 brushed with garlic butter mediterranean salad (v) 16.50/18.50 with crisp lettuce, feta, olives & tomatoes 300g moist infused 27.95/29.95 served with balsamic dressing pork king rib cutlet 2 for add toppers 6.00/7.00 300g rump steak 28.50/30.50 char grilled lamb panko crumbed squid 250g beef rib eye 29.50/31.50 panko prawns 28/30 SOUPS & Grilled salmon 29.95/31.95 MEMBERS VISITORS STARTERS With your choice of sauce M/V BURGERS pepper, mushroom, hollandaise or gravy FROM 11AM QLD All served with fries Bread roll & butter 1.00/1.50 Monday Garlic Bread 7.95/8.95 double cheese burger 19.50/21.50 seafood double beef patty, double cheese, lettuce, tomato, gourmet meat pie Garden salad (v) 6.20/7. 20 bacon, carmamelised onion, aioli & bbq sauce Panko Prawns 18.95/20.95 with mash, peas & gravy Soup of the day 7.20/8.20 Chicken schnitzel burger 19.50/21.50 crisp Japanese style crumbed prawns, with bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheese & aioli fries, salad & chipotle mayo FRIES (sml) 5.80/6.80 Fish burger 19.50/21.50 lightly battered cod & fries 18.95/20.95 Tuesday trio of dips (v) 11.20/13.20 battered fillets of cod, lettuce, tomato, cheese, with salad & tartar sauce with toasted ciabatta & tartar sauce crumbed calamari & fries Crumbed calamari & fries 18.95/20.95 bruschetta tomato & herb (v) 11.20/13.20 Steak burger 20.50/22.50 with salad & chipotle mayo with salad & chipotle mayo with balsamic vinegar & parmesan grilled steak with bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, caramelised onion, aioli & bbq sauce Flame hot seafood plate 36.00/38.00 hot fries (v) 10.95/11.95 crumbed prawns, calamari, battered cod, with aioli or gravy whiting, fries, salad, lemon & tartar sauce wednesday potato wedges (LGE) (v) 11.95/13.95 schnitzels CHICKEN schnitzel & fries with sour cream & sweet chilli sauce All served with your choice of fries & salad loaded with calamari, hollandaise sauce & mixed fried 11.95/13.95 or seasonal vegetables CARVERY served with salad (1 of each) spring roll, squid ring, dim sim, prawn cutlet & dipping sauce ROASTS Chicken Schnitzel 21.90/23.90 with gravy thursday ALL DAY Chicken Parmigiana 24.90/26.90 lightly battered cod topped with ham, Napoli sauce & melted cheese DAILY SELECTION OF & fries BREAKFAST17.20/18.20 Chicken schnitzel loaded 24.90/26.90 with bacon, hollandaise sauce & gravy with salad & tartar sauce two eggs - your choice of scrambled, fried or poached ROASTS with bacon, pork sausage, hash brown, baked beans & toasted ciabatta from the pan from 19.95/21.95 MEMBERS VISITORS garlic prawn fettuccine 23.50/25.50 kids meals with parmesan Spaghetti & meatballs 19.90/21.90 fish & chips 11.00/12.00 with Napoli sauce & parmesan TWO COURSE Cheese burger & chips 11.00/12.00 noodles 18.50/20.50 DEAL in cheesy rose sauce (v) Spaghetti & meat balls 11.00/12.00 with garlic, white wine, peas, mushrooms Small soup with roast & vegetables & shallots pork sausage & mash with gravy 11.00/12.00 from add-ons 6.00/7.00 21.95/23.95 prawns or bacon MEMBERS VISITORS

GRILLED BARRAMUNDI snacks Complimenty with fries, salad & hollandaise sauce CRISPY BATTERED FISH & FRIES with salad & tartar sauce $10.95 $11.95 Home of the Famo handle of tap beer CRUMBED CHICKEN BURGER with lettuce, tomato, bacon, cheese, aioli & fries MEMBERS VISITORS Fried chicken wings Beef burger with cheesy dipping sauce & slaw garnish glass of selected wine with double cheese, lettuce, tomato, bacon, main meal BBQ sauce & fries panko crumbed squid rings with aioli & lemon 250g RUMP STEAK + BEVERAGE deal with fries, salad & gravy fried whiting fillets soft drink or with tartar sauce & lemon CHICKEN PARMIGIANA with salad & fries beer battered steak fries with aioli coffee/tea PORK BANGERS with mash, peas & gravy roast of the day & gravy roll $ $ with a side of house slaw CAESAR SALAD TOPPED WITH 18 20 with every FRIED CRUNCHY SQUID asian house made spring rolls MEMBERS VISITORS main meal with bacon, egg, garlic croutons & parmesan with plum sauce GOURMET PIE fried house made dim sims with mash, peas & gravy with slaw & dipping sauce

2 ISSUE | ISSUE 486, JAN 498 ,2018 JANUARY 2019 Ph: 07 5536 2277 | twintowns.com.au2 Happy New Year pour passion and commitment On behalf of Twin Towns Board into their sub-clubs to create of Directors, management camaraderie, sportsmanship and staff, I wish all andmembers friendship a for all to enjoy. happy and prosperous 2019. Twin Towns is pleased to provide We look forward to a year of the tools they need - a golf reinvigorating facilities, stream- course, Olympic pool, tennis lining services and continuing courts, bowls greens, meeting our financial assistance to the space and more - to ensure invaluable local community or- the best possible facilities are ganisations and junior sporting available to every member. clubs that need a helping hand. If you are not a member of this Members and our local great Club, make 2019 the year you join. community are the character and backbone of Twin Towns, My message may be brief this and without their support and month, but it comes with my enthusiasm, we would just be sincerest wishes to one and all Twin Towns latest Tech Savvy Seniors graduates FROM THE ‘another Club’. that this will be a year of good health, happiness and success. BOARD Our internal sporting and social clubs are integral members I look forward to catching up around our Clubs and Resorts. Tech Savvy Seniors CHAIRMAN of the Twin Towns family. So many individual personalities Michael Fraser Twin Towns and ACE munity Colleges said the course Community Colleges are is aimed at beginners and no offering a free courseexperience to help is necessary. seniors unlock the mystery “We hope our Tech Savvy Australia Day Pool Party of smart phones, iPads and Seniors course helps take away tablets, learn how to shop and the fear and shows seniors just bank online, and engage with how easy new technology is to family and friends via social Spend Australia Day 2019 at the coolest spot on use and how it can improve media and skype. the Tweed. their lives. Delivered in partnership with Oasis Pools at Club Banora will hold their annual “Our participants will learn to the NSW Government and Pool Party on Saturday 26 January, so round up communicate via email and Telstra, Tech Savvy Seniors a group of family or friends and get together to we’ll also show them how to set provides free training to help celebrate how lucky we are to live in this great up a facebook account and use older people learn to make the country. it to communicate with family most of the digital world. and friends.” Pack the fold-up chairs, the picnic rug and beach The Tech Savvy Seniors towels and relax by the pool while the kids enjoy Each Tech Savvy Senior course program proves age is no a swim and play on the giant inflatables (weather runs for five weeks and all barrier to learning about the permitting). classes are held in the ANZAC online world, with one graduate Room at Twin Towns. Courses Australia Day party would not be complete without and Twin Towns member, Harry are available during March, the traditional Aussie BBQ. Oasis Pools has it covered Birkin, completing the course April and May and bookings and the BBQ will be sizzling in true Aussie style just a few days shy of 100 are essential. with steaks, snags, bacon and egg burgers and more years young. available for purchase. These courses are extremely Training modules in each popular and will fill quickly The Oasis Pools Australia Day Pool Party is always five-week course includeso an register now to avoid a popular event for local families so plan to arrive introduction to the internet, missing out. Call Maria at ACE early to grab your favourite spot. cyber safety, social media and Community Colleges on 07 The pool opens from 7am NSW and the Pool online shopping. 5520 3026 to discuss the Party takes place between 11am and 5pm NSW. Robyn Keenan from ACE Com- dates book your spot. Admission is $4.50 for Twin Towns members ($5 for non-members) and $4 per child. Oasis Pools is also open for the public holiday on Monday 28 January from 7am to 4pm NSW.

will be valid at the Club where you Last chance for a tinnie purchased the Iron Jack beverage. Members can put entries in at both Clubs and double their chances of Time is running out to get your To receive a ticket in the draw, winning a tinnie. entries in to win a brand new simply purchase any Iron Jack full Burger Pizza If you’re not a member, now is the with Beef, bacon & double cheese Quintrex 350 Explorer tinnie strength or Super Crisp at Club time to join. Just $16.50 a year valued at over $7,000. There are Banora or Juniors from now until the for membership not only gives Januy Mthly Special TWO tinnies to be won – one at draws on 23 January (Club Banora) you the chance to take home a MEMBERS VISITORS $18.90 $20.90 Club Banora and one at Juniors. or 25 January (Juniors) both at 6pm tinnie, you can enter all of Twin Both are fitted with 15hp Mercury NSW. You can receive up to five Towns promotions for the next Beer–battered flathead engine and come with safety gear, entries per day at either venue. 12 months, plus reap the great with chips, salad & tartare sauce trailer and 12 months registration You must be present at the draws benefits of being a member. in Queensland or New South Wales. to claim the tinnie. Your entries *Conditions apply. LTPS 18/29171; /18/29172.

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SUNDAY 27 JANUARY CLUB BANORA ENTERTAINMENT REPTILE SHOW MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10.30AM & MONDAY 7PM In outdoor playground BINGO CANCELLED 1 & 28 JANUARY from 12pm to 3pm & LIVE MUSICALL TIMES ARE NSW MONDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

5.15PM-9.15PM 7PM-11PM 11AM - 12.30PM ROCK ‘N ROLL DANIELLE GOULLET 4 JANUARY SUNDAY SHOWTIME 5 JANUARY BACKTRACKIN DUO 6 JANUARY CRUMBED WHITING THE HEMIS SIMONE NICOLE 11 JANUARY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 12 JANUARY 13 JANUARY TALK OF THE TOWN DAVE CAIL THE SHUFFLE BOYS BEST OF NEIL DIAMOND 18 JANUARY 19 JANUARY 20 JANUARY BODY & SOUL ANDREW PRIOR TUESDAY POINT BLANK 27 JANUARY RUMP STEAK GRILLED BARRAMUNDI CHICKEN SCHNITZEL 25 JANUARY 26 JANUARY JACK O’LEARY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY TOMMY MEMPHIS DANCE ON & MARTIN

3.30PM TO 7.00PM 6 JANUARY DAVO 13 JANUARY BATTERED COD ROAST OF THE DAY LARGE PIZZA DAVE J CLUB 20 JANUARY DAVO BANORA TOMMY MEMPHIS 25 JAN 11 27 JANUARY JAN TALK OF THE TOWN LONEWOLF FRIDAY 5PM-9PM

4 DAVE CAVANAGH 11 WAYNE VITALI 18 SHOTGUN DUO WHAT’S 25 MICHAEL HICKEY Dave Cavanagh SUNDAY 2.30PM-6.30PM ON AT THE 26 JAN DANCE ON 6 AKA 6 5 JAN JAN 13 JEFF CAMILLERI DUO SIMONE NICOLE THE HEMIS 20 MATTY ROGERS 27 DAVE CAVANAGH *Club Banora entertainment correct at time of printing. Some entertainment or times may be subject to change. LOCAL Jeff Camilleri

*Juniors entertainment correct at time of printing. Some entertainment or times may be subject to change. RELAXED AFFORDABLE DINING AND From Chinese soups & entrées, asian-style seafood, beef, chicken, pork, noodles & omelettes to steaks & schnitzels, there are endless choices for lunch and dinner. GROOVES KIDS MEALS ARE ONLY $6.90. GROOVES Raffle FREE SOFT DRINK with all meals purchased for kids under 16 years, Sunday to Thursday. Open for lunch 12 noon & dinner 5pm NSW. FRIDAY NIGHTS WEDNESDAY NIGHTS • Tickets on sale from 5pm ALL • Tickets $1- on sale from 4.30pm • Raffles drawn from 6.15pm TIMES ARE • Raffles drawn from 6.30pm NSW • Live entertainment GREAT PRIZES TO BE WON from 5.15pm-9.15pm. INCLUDING MEAT TRAYS AND MORE!

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Members Money, the most popular members only cash promotion ever, is BACK! From February through to April, & Big Brovaz members will again have the chance to win $5,000 or more every week. Feel like something is missing in your With the old Members Badge Draws at Twin Towns, life? Maybe it’s that wave of joy that chances of your membership number being drawn were sweeps over you when you hear a around 40,000+ to one. With Members Money, the odds really great pop song. are determined by the number of entries in the barrel. So, Well, come February, you’re in luck better odds and more chances to win the cash. because FIVE + S CLUB 3 + Big Brovaz To enter, a cumulative spend of $10 on a qualifying will bring the fun time party vibes purchase (food and beverage at the nominated monthly to Twin Towns with their 2019 club venue) will give you a ticket in the draw. Poptastic Tour. The draws alternate each month between the three Clubs The 90’s were the decade of boybands. Newly qualified electrical – Twin Towns, Juniors and Club Banora. The first Members One of the biggest boybands and tradesman, Lachlan Elliott. Money draws will take place in February at Twin Towns. for many, their absolute favourites, Be at Twin Towns on Thursday 7, 14, 21 and 28 February at were the hit machines known as FIVE 6.30pm Qld (that’s 7.30pm NSW) and you might go home (or 5IVE). Capstone with $5,000 in your pocket. They changed the way we looked at If the Members Money isn’t claimed, it will jackpot by boybands – they didn’t wear matching $5,000 each week until the cash is won. If the final week’soutfits or sit on stools. They released milestone prize is not claimed, a second chance draw will take place. a series of great pop songs including Keep On Movin’, If Ya Getting Down, At the second chance draw, ten individual entries will be Everybody Get Up, When the Lights Go for Lachy drawn from the barrel and each member has four minutes Out, Got The Feelin’, We will Rock You to claim their place in the second chance draw. If they’re So far, the forties have been a and Slam Dunk, to name a few. not present, the draw will continue until 10 members who Flow, followed up by Favourite Things decade of achievement for Twin S CLUB 3 (Jo, Tina and Brad) will are present are drawn from the barrel. and Baby Boy. Towns electrician, Lachlan Elliott. perform all their biggest singalong hits If the second chance is activated in the final week, hold onto including Bring It All Back, Don’t Stop Plus, the one and only Levins joins this He’s come a long way over the your entries when you make a purchase and put them in the Movin’, Reach, Two in a Million, Never ultimate party as DJ and host for the night. past four years. He started working barrel before the draw on the last Thursday of the month. on irrigation at Club Banora’s golf Had a Dream Come True and of course Twin Towns Showroom, Friday 15 February Twin Towns 6.30pm Qld course before joining the Twin S Club Party. February, 8pm Qld; tickets $70. Call Towns Maintenance Department. March Juniors 6.30pm NSW But wait, there's more! BIG BROVAZ 1800 014 014, go to www.twintowns. Despite his age, Lachlan was April Club Banora 6.30pm NSW (4 April); will also join FIVE and S CLUB 3 for this com.au or book on the Twin Towns app. quick to put his hand up when an 6.30pm for remainder of April massive event in the Showroom. BIG Show and Stay Packages are available apprenticeship became available. Terms & conditions apply. LTPS pending BROVAZ had one of the biggest selling from $392 for two people. Call Mantra Lachlan recently passed his singles in Australia in 2002 with Nu Twin Towns direct on 1800 19 20 20. Capstone theory and practical exams to become a fully qualifiedFEATURED CLUB electrician at 46. The apprenticeship entailed one day of study each week, as well as Twin Towns Seniors Social Club four days working at the Clubs. In 2019, Twin Towns Seniors Social Trips coming up in 2019 include The fourth and final year was Club begins its 37th year with a day trip to Beenleigh Artisan spent working under the watchful more planned coach trips to near Distillery on 4 February; a mystery eye of Twin Towns Head Electrician and far and fun, friendship and trip on 25 February; a day trip to Phil Dwyer. camaraderie for all our members. Brisbane on 4 March; and a Mount Phil said he admires the determi- From February to November, Tamborine Coffee Plantation tour nation and effort Lachlan has put the Seniors Social Club has two on 25 March. in to complete his studies and trips each month, on the first andWe are currently exploring achieve what he set out to do. fourth Monday. There are also two some possible destinations for “Both Lachlan and our other extended trips during the year and extended trips this year, such as mature age apprentice, Brad Lang, a Christmas luncheon in December. Lightning Ridge and the Fraser do an exceptional job. Day coach trips are reasonably Coast based at Hervey Bay. If we “It is great that Twin Towns can priced at $35, including morning cannot get these destinations for Twin Towns Seniors from left, Dale Dwyer, Dot Mortimer, John Dwyer, offer these opportunities that aretea and a two-course lunch. All day the dates we have in mind, we President Bob Muller, Ursula Long, Twin Towns Deputy Chairman Brian quite often only open to school trips commence at 7.30am Qld. have some other options we can Brown, Marilyn Brown and Riky Koolmees. leavers,” said Phil. Day trips start from Tweed City with investigate. New members are always welcome! 10am to 4pm. To enquire about If you spot Lachlan’s happy face a few stops along the Gold Coast The Seniors hold their meetings in Membership forms are available when he’s working around the Highway to Miami when travelling Visions on the Mantra side of Twin membership, contact Del on 07 Club, be sure to say gidday and north and leave from Miami when Towns on the third Monday of the from the Membership desk in the 5534 4756. The Seniors Club Tour congratulate him on completing travelling south. Extended trips month. All tickets for trips are sold main foyer at Twin Towns. and Social Organiser is Dot on 07 his studies. leave from Twin Towns. at the meetings. Phone calls Tuesday to Friday 5590 9301.

Ph: ISSUE 07 5536 486, 2277JAN 2018 | twintowns .com.au ISSUE 498, JANUARY 2019 | 55 RSL SUB-BRANCH Facebook or our website Hughes 3rd; men, Brent MENS BOWLS along and join our happy acknowledged three of ttscrunnersandwalkers. Anderson 2nd, Jim Newton group of players. If you our members: Maud Tate, Due to the Public Holiday org For enquiries contact 3rd; 70-74 Virginia 1st; men, I hope everyone had a would like to brush up your Dorothy Howell and Bev on 28 January, the next our Secretary Tracy Mo Gary Backus 2nd; 65-69 nice Christmas and you are skills, please come along 15 Coleman for outstanding members’ meeting will 0414 590 940. Jeanie McKenzie 2nd, Sue ready for bowls again. From minutes before our starting Club service. Maud and be Tuesday 29 January at Deegenaars 3rd; men, Neil accounts expressed to me, time to have a few practice Dorothy reached their 12pm Qld in the RSL ANZAC MASTERS SWIMMING Burden 2nd; 55-59 Linda the Christmas break up hands. The fees to play are 15 years of service, and Room. Diary Dates: bus trip Robertson 1st; 50-54 Helendinner was a great success $3 members and $4 non- Bev her 10 years. Ladies Where has the year gone? to RAAF Base Amberley on Green 3rd; 45-49 Melissa and enjoyed by all. With the members and there are such as these have kept No doubt it is because Tuesday 5 February; cost Fraser 1st; 35-39 Bree New Year upon us it is time prizes for placegetters as the TTSLBC functioning as we are a great club with $20 per person with lunch Murray 3rd; men, Matt Murray to think about elections well as a Lucky Door prize a strong and successful lots of ‘social’ outings as for the AGM. I am sure and morning tea included; 2nd. Ballina carnival is on on each card night. For bowls club. The inaugural well as competing. I must there are some eager and departing Boundary Street February 2, entries please. further information, please winner of the Player of at 7am Qld. Drop-in morning mention how great it is to talented people out there, contact Pat Lesina on 07 Bubbles the Year Prize, a privately tea every Thursday 10am- have Andrew as our coach. so I am only too willing to 5534 6188. donated award based on He is keeping us on the ball propose or second your 12pm Qld. Call in for a chat TENNIS attendance and win/loss and a few laughs. and correcting lots of bad nomination. By the way, FISHING CLUB points, was a delighted and habits, especially our turns the AGM will be held in Library opens every Wednes- Tennis fans all over surprised Robyn Ralston. where we lose time when March which is not that far New Year greetings fisho’s. day with a vast range of the country will either President Julie Johnston competing. Paul Mayberry away. Wednesday morning I hope your Christmas was military books and the latest be heading down to wishes everyone a healthy, represented our Club at the social bowls has proven to full of good cheer with a military newspapers. Trained Melbourne or watching peaceful and Happy New Northside Carnival and did be very popular and prior promise of a happy, fish- advocates are available by the Australian Open on Year, and looks forward exceptionally well in his five to Christmas, morning fields filled year ahead. The 2018 appointment to help with television. Hopefully this to seeing you all back at races achieving 3 gold and were outnumbering the November comp finished compensation or welfare event will inspire you to the Banora greens when 2 bronze. Congratulations. afternoon fields. Welcomewith the participation of issues. Office hours Monday come to Banora Tennis Club we resume social bowling Sue and David live in to the new members who 12 members catching a to Friday 9am-12pm. Phone for a few sets. Organised on Tuesday 15 January. Limerick Avenue so hold the have taken advantage of the combined total of 12 fish. 07 5536 1164 or email social games are held on Our first special day will ‘Limerick Cup’ on Melbourne Club’s Social Membership Steve Lovegrove was in 1st [email protected] Sunday, Wednesday and be Australia Day Bowls on Cup day, holding races with deal. Ross O’Leary has been spot followed by Rod Davis Thursday mornings from Friday 25 January. Belinda McIntosh, each riding a hobby horse. busy once again and thank and John Watkins in 3rd. 8am to 11am or come Office Administrator Much fun and laughter. you to our Sponsors who The champion of the 2018 Veronica Power along to Thursday night Janet was the winner after have come on board again, season will be announced RUNNERS & WALKERS three races. We all take a social when it is a little including a new sponsor, in the February newsletter. GOLF plate and Dave Maynard is cooler from 6.30pm. The The Skin Care Clinic. A whole new year ahead Happy 2019 to our Happy New Year golfers. the bookie taking bets on cost is only $5 a session Welcome. Make sure brings you a whole new hope members, supporters and The long-anticipated rule other races. A real fun day! and includes great tennis, a support them when you can. of things to come. So, all families. We wish you all cuppa and friendly people. changes to speed up play Last Birthday morning for See you on the green. you who want to be fishingare now competition rules. the best in achieving your As a bonus, the first day or folk with a penchant for the year was a real feast Blackers Please check the local goals for the year. Reminder night of the month is FREE casting a line and meeting and Santa sack time was notice board for the ruling that the Australia Day picnic to all Tennis Club members. new friends in the process, enjoyed by all. Thanks to GARDEN CLUB on how to play your ball is on again this year. Flyers Visitors always welcome. consider the Twin Towns Sue and Barb for buying all going out of bounds. Some will be available at the Courts can also be hired Wishing a Happy New Year Fishing Club as that doorway the presents and wrapping circumstances allow a two January meets with details. at other times through the to all our readers. Quote: into a world of fun-filled them - quite a job! Happy strokes penalty and the This is also our annual Oasis Pool or Club Banora. Where but in a garden fishing adventures. Give our 2019 everyone. opportunity to play the ball awards presentation day The cost is very reasonable do summer hours pass so club president Rod Davis a Ding Dong from where it crossed out and is always a lot of fun. (per hour) Tennis Club quickly (unknown). That’s call on 07 5524 1160 and of bounds. Congratulations We are a friendly group of members $7.50 day and because we can just sit and he will gladly steer you in DIGGERS SWIMMING to our Veterans Tony runners and walkers and $10.50 night, Twin Towns look in our hot time of year; the right direction. Here’s Waller and Merv Evans who new members are always Much work (especially by Members $8.50 day hold up an empty picture to a great year ahead. Tight won the 2018 Northern welcome. We meet threethe Deegenaars) made and $11.50 night, Non- frame and see your garden lines everyone. Rivers Veterans 4 Ball times a week and cater our hosting of the zone members or $10.50 day as an oil painting. Here’s King Fisher Championship and also for all ages and levels of championships a great and $13.50 night. See you a great tip for January, to our Ladies for their fitness. We vary the routessuccess. We were honouredsoon! prune euphorbias such as SENIORS SOCIAL CLUB outstanding effort to win the and distances and like to to have Australian Ex- poinsettia and snowflake Kerry Boomerang Shield away at work together achieving Serviceman Peter Rudland, shrubs for an increase in The next meeting will be Mullumbimby. Terrific way goals. Come run or walk of Invictus Games fame, flowers as each cut producesheld on Monday 18 February SNOOKER to finish 2018. At the end of with us for up to three open the meet. Sixteen two new stems. Another at 9am Qld in the Visions this month, nominations are times before you need to swimmers from six clubs What a great year we tip: pot up a herb garden; room on the Mantra side of called for President, Vice commit. We meet at the made the two handicap have had. The culmination basil, chives, coriander, dill, Twin Towns. The meeting President, Secretary and beachfront at Greenmount finals - seven of them ofours, our year was the mint, parsley, sage, tarragon will begin immediately after Treasurer and also notices opposite McDonalds on and we won both! Jim Presentation Night held on and thyme. These herbs the bus passes are handed of motion for the Golf Club Tuesday evenings at 7pm Newton took out the 30 8 December at Club Banora all do well in pots. Garden out. Selling on Monday AGM on 16 March. Good and Thursday mornings metres, Jack Chapman the 50 which was supported by Club diary runs from April 18 February 2019 for the golfing to all in 2019. at 6.30am NSW. We metres meet with Virginia Rijavic approximately 50 members to March being produced Monday 25 February Mystery at various locations on 3rd. Age championships and their guests. A great right after the AGM and Day Trip and also for Monday President Ken Sundays at 7am and try placegetters: 80-84 years social night had by all. The newly elected committee. 4 March Brisbane day tour. to alternate between Freda Shaw 1st; men, Guy year just passed saw two Members consider taking All trip tickets sold at our TRIATHLON north and south of the Hawthorne 2nd, Bryan new initiatives undertaken. a turn on the committee, meeting; all trips start at We are now halfway through coast. Check us out on Osborne 3rd; 75-79 Robyn Firstly, the Club’s first be ready to put up your 7.30am Qld. The President our racing calendar and have junior coaching program hand for nomination. Next and members of the Seniors continued to see strong since 2009 was well meeting is 5 February at Social Club thank the Board numbers coming along each attended over a period 9.45am. All enquiries to Chairman and Directors week. We are open every of 9 weeks. Secondly, the President Maria on 0448 for all the support in 2018, Saturday during the holiday 531 055. Visitors welcome. and also the staff at Twin Maximum Handicap start period and are always keen Towns for all their help. Best (20) competitions on a to see visitors coming along. EUCHRE & 500 CLUB wishes to all for a very happy Wednesday commenced We have a dedicated team in October with good New Year. Note: phone calls Our games are held upstairs that will escort those people numbers. During 2018, Tuesday to Friday 10am at Twin Towns Juniors which around the bike course if the Club maintained all its to 4pm. Membership, new is located on the corner of needed to save getting lost. competitions, visits and members and welfare Del Leisure and Fraser Drives, We will celebrate Australia representations as in the 07 5534 4756; Tour & Social Banora Point. 500 is held on Organiser Dot 07 5590 9301. Day with our once a year past and these were well Tuesday nights and Euchre Joe Kelly Memorial Teams What are you doing today? supported by members. on Thursday nights with LADIES BOWLS Event. Joe Kelly, a former Twin Towns has a range of sporting and social The 2019 Calendar will both commencing at 7pm member, was tragically clubs. Join today, get out and about, exercise, make be forwarded to members NSW. The winner of 500 forOur Presentation Day, spon- killed whilst participating in new friends or try something new and exciting. soon. A visit by Casino RSM the month of November was sored by B Well Physio- an event in Brisbane where Snooker Club is scheduled Tom Ohlschlager with Sheila therapy, was enjoyed by he was hit by a falling tree For more details, contact any of in January which is a first. Leiper 2nd and Jo Hortle all. Championship and branch. This event brings the internal clubs listed on this Wishing all members a very 3rd. Any new residents to competition winners and out the best in everybody, page or call 07 5536 2277. happy and healthy 2019. the area and holiday makers runners-up received their with costumes, a few pranks El Presidente 0481 342 289 are quite welcome to come glittering trophies, and we and friendly rivalry.

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Unless otherwise noted, tickets $7 members, $12 non-members JANUARY FREE ENTERTAINMENT DAY SHOWS JAN & FEB tickets on day of the show $10 members, $15 non-members Twin Towns entertainment correct at time of printing. Some entertainment or times may be subject to change. NEW YEAR’S DAY THURSDAY 17 JANUARY BEST OF BRITISH 1 1pm to 4.30pm Kimberley Davis 17 10.15am Bingo 6pm to 10pm Agent 77 2pm to 5pm Patti Bond - Social New WEDNESDAY 2 JANUARY Vogue Sequence Dance 2 10.15am Bingo 6pm to 10pm FunknWagnells 1.30pm to 5.30pm Rock Around The Clock: FRIDAY 18 JANUARY Little Stevie & The Tail Fins 10.15am Bingo JADE HELLIWELL DARCY SARAH JORY STEW MAC KEZIA GILL IZZIE WALSH 22 JAN 18 2 JAN 6.30pm to 10.30pm The Raiders 1pm to 4pm Goodman Swings Again AUSTRALIAN TOUR January 2019 10.30am Qld 10.30am Qld 8 JAN THURSDAY 3 JANUARY 4.30pm to 8.30pm Wally & the Gators 10.30am Qld 15 JAN 16 JAN SIDE BY SIDE 3 10.15am Bingo 9pm to 1am Retronomes THE JAMES TAYLOR & 10.30am Qld 10.30am Qld With the Songs of 2pm to 5pm Patti Bond - Social New CAROLE KING STORY A MORNING OF Olivia Newton-John SATURDAY 19 JANUARY The Story Series ROMANCE ISSI DYE BUCKLE & BOOTS & Peter Allen Vogue Sequence Dance 19 10.15am Bingo With George Harvey Starring Tony Pantano The Legends of the Best of British Country Starring Donna Boyd 6pm to 10pm Bone Lazy 1.30pm to 4.30pm S.A.T. Raff with Macca & Laura Doolan & Belinda Marks 60’s & 70’s Music Festival Showcase & Simon Gillespie FRIDAY 4 JANUARY 4.30pm to 8.30pm Kafoa McCoy 29 JAN 4 10.15am Bingo 9pm to 1am Retronomes 10.30am Qld From 2pm Danielle Goullet Presents SUNDAY 20 JANUARY Terrina 20 1pm to 5pm The Chris Cook Band 4.30pm to 8.30pm Hodads Trio 6pm to 10pm Miss Mandy Quartet 9pm to 1am Living in the 70’s Band MONDAY 21 JANUARY SATURDAY 5 JANUARY 21 10.15am Bingo 5 10.15am Bingo 2.30pm to 5.30pm Russell Hinton - Line Dancing 5 FEB 1.30pm to 4.30pm S.A.T. Raff with Macca 10.30am Qld 12 FEB 6.30pm to 11pm Mark Wilson’s Dance Night 10.30am Qld 26 FEB 4.30pm to 8.30pm Undercover WITH A SONG LOVE THAT COUNTRY 10.30am Qld 9pm to 1am Living in the 70’s Band TUESDAY 22 JANUARY IN MY HEART MUSIC PIRATES TO PINAFORE 19 & 20 FEB 10.30am Qld 1pm to 4.30pm Tony & Patti - Social New Starring Jenifer Green Starring Wayne Starring Philip Gould, GOOD TIMES AND SUNDAY 6 JANUARY 22 Vogue Dancing With Special Guest Horsburgh, Bob Howe Alison Jones, Chris BACK TO THE TIVOLI ROCK & ROLL 1pm to 5pm Buddy Love & The Tremors 6 6pm to 10pm Matty Barker Wayne Cornell & Greg Hooper McKenna & Roy Best Tickets $15 With Rodney Vincent 6pm to 10pm Living in the 70’s Band WEDNESDAY 23 JANUARY MONDAY 7 JANUARY 10.15am Bingo EVENING SHOWS JAN & FEB Ticket prices as indicated 10.15am Bingo 23 7 1.30pm to 5.30pm Rock Around The Clock: 2.30pm to 5.30pm Russell Hinton - Line Dancing 2 FEB 6.30pm to 11pm Mark Wilson’s Dance Night Dance On 6.30pm to 10.30pm Point Blank 8pm Qld TUESDAY 8 JANUARY 8 1pm to 4.30pm Tony & Patti - Social New THURSDAY 24 JANUARY Vogue Dancing 24 10.15am Bingo 6pm to 10pm Talia Gouge 2pm to 5pm Patti Bond - Social New Vogue Sequence Dance WEDNESDAY 9 JANUARY 6pm to 10pm Gig Cartel 9 10.15am Bingo 9 FEB 1.30pm to 5.30pm Rock Around The Clock: FRIDAY 25 JANUARY 8pm Qld The Hemis 10.15am Bingo 5 JAN 11 JAN 25 JAN 25 8pm Qld 8pm Qld 8pm Qld BUDDY’S BACK! 6.30pm to 10.30pm Long Gone Daddys From 2pm Danielle Goullet presents GARY PUCKETT The Buddy Holly Show Paul Lindberg FOREVER ROD GANGgajang & BRIAN CADD & THE UNION GAP 60th Anniversary THURSDAY 10 JANUARY 4.30pm to 8.30pm Midnight Groove Trio Starring Rob Caudill MACHINATIONS & RUSSELL MORRIS Tickets $59 Performance 10 10.15am Bingo 9pm to 1am Made in Australia Tickets $45 Tickets $45 Tickets $49 VIP $159 Tickets $29 2pm to 5pm Patti Bond - Social New Vogue Sequence Dance SATURDAY 26 JANUARY 6pm to 10pm The Rose & The Thorn 26 10.15am BINGO CANCELLED 1.30pm to 4.30pm S.A.T. Raff with Lonewolf FRIDAY 11 JANUARY 4.30pm to 8.30pm Rockks 10.15am Bingo 11 9pm to 1am Made in Australia - Special From 2pm Danielle Goullet Presents Event The Angels & 4.30pm to 8.30pm Fortunato 23 FEB Midnight Oil Show 9pm to 1am Venus Envy 8pm Qld SUNDAY 27 JANUARY SATURDAY 12 JANUARY 14 FEB PRINCE: PURPLE 12 10.15am Bingo 27 1pm to 5pm Trombone Kellie Gang 8pm Qld REVOLUTION 1.30pm to 4.30pm S.A.T. Raff with Lonewolf 6pm to 10pm Made in Australia GORDON HENDRICKS 15 FEB 17 FEB Starring 8pm Qld 7pm Qld 22 FEB 4.30pm to 8.30pm Wear The Fox Hat MONDAY 28 JANUARY IS ELVIS Andrew De Silva 8pm Qld In Loving Memory 9pm to 1am Venus Envy 10.15am BINGO CANCELLED Direct from the UK FIVE / S CLUB 3 LEO SAYER 28 of Prince 2.30pm to 5.30pm Russell Hinton - Line Dancing Valentine's Day Special + BIG BROVAZ Just A Boy At 70 KARISE EDEN SUNDAY 13 JANUARY Tickets $49.50 Tickets $70 Tickets $55 Tickets $40 Tickets $49 13 1pm to 5pm The Shuffle Boys 6.30pm to 11pm Mark Wilson’s Dance Night 6pm to 10pm Venus Envy TUESDAY 29 JANUARY 10.30am & 6.30pm Qld MOVIES JANUARY 28 JANUARY: NO MOVIE SCREENING MONDAY 14 JANUARY 29 1pm to 4.30pm Tony & Patti - Social New Vogue Dancing 14 10.15am Bingo 7 JANUARY 14 JANUARY 21 JANUARY 2.30pm to 5.30pm Russell Hinton - Line Dancing 6pm to 10pm Leigh James 6.30pm to 11pm Mark Wilson’s Dance Night WEDNESDAY 30 JANUARY SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY (M) TEA WITH THE DAMES (M) WORKING CLASS BOY (M) Action/Sci-Fi Documentary Documentary 10.15am Bingo TUESDAY 15 JANUARY 30 Starring: Alden Ehrenreich, Starring: Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Starring: Jimmy Barnes, David Campbell, 15 1pm to 4.30pm Tony & Patti - Social New 1.30pm to 5.30pm Rock Around The Clock: Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke Joan Plowright, Maggie Smith Mahalia Barnes, Ian Moss Vogue Dancing Atmosphere 6.30pm to 10.30pm The Raiders Journey back to the time of a young Hans This documentary follows dames Judi Based on the memoirs of Aussie icon 6pm to 10pm Bill Jacobi Solo before he joined the rebellion and Dench, Eileen Atkins, Joan Plowright Jimmy Barnes, the story moves from WEDNESDAY 16 JANUARY THURSDAY 31 JANUARY learn how he met his faithful sidekick and Maggie Smith as they reminisce on his hard life in Glasgow, to his family’s 16 10.15am Bingo 31 10.15am Bingo Chewbacca. This movie has been their successful careers and celebrate immigration to Australia, and how he 1.30pm to 5.30pm Rock Around The Clock: 2pm to 5pm Patti Bond - Social New described by super-fans as the best Star a lasting friendship which spans more became the lead singer of Australia’s Plumb Loco Vogue Sequence Dance Wars movie since the original trilogy. than half a century. most iconic rock band, Cold Chisel. 6.30pm to 10.30pm The Wanderers 6pm to 10pm Robbie James/JJ Harris Duo

25-27 JAN Made in Australia 11-13 JAN Venus Envy 20 JAN Miss Mandy

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Karise Eden’s voice can move a nation. Jimi Hendrix, Guns ‘n’ Roses, Doc Watson, The young singer who grew up on the Joan Baez, Deep Purple, Etta James, Robert Central Coast of NSW began singing bluesCray, Joss Stone. and rock from an early age. She began She might sing a Janis Joplin song in playing guitar at 13 and also picked up the a powerful husky voice, followed by a double bass. beautiful Joan Baez song next, but her After busking and playing community songwriting is always emotionally driven festivals around her home town, Karise shot original material. to fame in 2012 at just 19 years of age, In 2018, Karise Eden released her third winning the first series of The Voice Australia.album starting with the first single Her debut album My Journey shot straight Temporary Lovers. to number one on the national ARIA Chart, In her Twin Towns show, Karise will perform was certified double platinum and went soul classics she is known and loved for, on to become the biggest selling album plus a couple of original tracks from her by an Australian artist in 2012. new album Born To Fight. Karise made ARIA Chart history in the same At 26 years of age, Karise says she is the year, taking out the top three spots on the fittest she’s ever been, and is reaping singles chart with #1 Stay With Me Baby, #2 the rewards. with her breathtaking cover of Hallelujah and #3 I Was Your Girl. Her single You Won’t “Since working out and developing on my Let Me was #5. She became the first artist core strength, my high notes are stronger since the Beatles to have four songs in the and my lower register is thicker and richer.” top five in just one week. Prepare to be mesmerised by one of Karise’s second album Things I’ve Done Australia’s best soul and blues voices charted at #6 on the ARIA Chart, achieved when Karise performs in the Twin Towns gold sales status and was followed up by a Showroom on Friday 22 February, 8pm Qld sell-out Australian tour. time. Tickets are $40 plus booking fee. Karise’s influences vary from blues through Call 1800 014 014, go to www.twintowns. level 1 twin towns to bluegrass, rock and soul: Janis Joplin, com.au or book on the Twin Towns app.

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BRIAN CADD & RUSSELL MORRIS PRINCE: PURPLE THE SOUNDS OF Friday 25 January REVOLUTION THE SUPREMES from $350 (2 people) Presented by Friday 29 March Hotel & Apartments inc buffet breakfast Andrew De Silva from $350 (2 people) GARY PUCKETT In Loving Memory of Prince inc buffet breakfast & THE UNION GAP Saturday 23 February RONN MOSS from $350 (2 people) DELUXE ACCOMMODATION Saturday 2 February An Intimate Evening from $370 (2 people) inc buffet breakfast of Songs & Stories inc buffet breakfast Saturday 30 March BELINDA CARLISLE Members’ Offer at Mantra Twin Towns from $362 (2 people) BUDDY’S BACK! Runaway Horses 30th Located on the Southern Gold Coast, Mantra Twin Towns is a inc buffet breakfast The Buddy Holly Show Anniversary Tour short stroll to famous beaches and just footsteps away from 60th Anniversary Performance Special Guests 1927 For one inclusive price enjoy: restaurants, bars and entertainment at Twin Towns. Saturday 9 February Friday 8 March • Overnight accommodation for from $310 (2 people) from $410 (2 people) 2 people in a hotel room Stay in a Hotel Room from inc buffet breakfast inc buffet breakfast • 2 tickets to see your selected GORDON HENDRICKS IS ELVIS show per night, including buffet JOHN COGHLAN’S QUO * Direct from the UK • Full buffet breakfast for 2 adults $145 breakfast, free wifi and & TED MULRY GANG at Signatures restaurant Valentine’s Day Special complimentary upgrade to Hotel Plus Guests Taste To extend your show and stay Sunday to Thursday Thursday 14 February Saturday 9 March package and stay additional Deluxe Room if available from $305 (2 people) from $390 (2 people) nights, please contact inc buffet breakfast * To book call 1800 19 20 20 or email inc buffet breakfast reservations. $19 5 FIVE / S CLUB 3 [email protected] For more show & stay packages: Friday and Saturday + BIG BROVAZ GLENN SHORROCK P 1800 19 20 20 or BRIAN CADD Friday 15 February Friday 15 March 07 5536 2121 *Terms & conditions apply. Offer for Twin Towns Members only. & RUSSELL MORRIS from $392 (2 people) from $330 (2 people) W www.twintowns.com.au Subject to availability. Blackout dates may apply. Valid for stays FRIDAY 25 JANUARY inc buffet breakfast inc buffet breakfast *Conditions apply. Subject to availability. from Monday 28 January to 30 June 2019.

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