MEMBER NEWS, INTEREST GROUPS AND DINING NOVEMBER 2016 For Your Diary: NOVEMBER REGULAR EVENTS 1 Melbourne Cup Lunch Bridge Club (every Tuesday) RACAROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF AUSTRALIA IncorporatingNEWS Imperial Service Club Limited ABN 44 000 016 044 4 Members’ Jazz Night OPERA DINNER $30pp 10.30am Albert Room 89 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia T: 02 8273 2300 F: 02 8273 2301 [email protected] www.raca.com.au 6 RACA Cup Inaugural Golf Day Regular Army Officers NNAH ALEXAND 7-12 Spanish Food Week HA ER (2nd Friday of the month) From the President M 16 Women’s Pioneer Society $60pp 2 course lunch & beverages C OO Christmas Day Luncheon Dear Members, HENSCHKE DINNER DE R Corks ‘n’ Forks Henschke Dinner 12pm in the Members Bar H RIE G 18 5T UA IN A 3 course delectable Christmas themed menu, Celebrate Christmas in style, while enjoying After many years of service, both as director and President, 1 Q UD 21 Rugby Business Network Friday November 18, 7.00pm (Black Tie optional) AC CL along with a beverage package and a beautiful a lavish Luncheon in the Harbour Dining Genealogy Group Gavin Thomas has made the decision not to again nominate S M IN This year’s Henschke Dinner will be our fifth; and over the years we’ve A P & Opera performance by award winning Hannah Room or Macquarie Room. Austrian Wine Tasting (2nd Wednesday of the month) M P GE 22 for President of the Club. The Club owes Gavin an enormous enjoyed an array of Henschke’s wonderful red and white wines from T 43 A Alexander, what better way to treat yourself this IS $ ER 10.30am in the Members Bar. debt for his expertise in establishing profit centres and the Barossa and Eden Valleys and Adelaide Hills served with great food R A EV RN We pride ourselves on serving you the finest 26 RACA Travelling Group H B O Christmas? Please book with Ian Palmer 9522 8317 specially crafted for each dinner by the Club’s Executive Chef. This year’s C M PC Christmas fare in Sydney. guiding his many Boards in financial responsibility and O 28 Ladies Committee dinner will follow the same format, but with one significant difference - E P general management of its operations. A number of his Board IN Hannah has a wealth of performing experience, This year our menu includes the freshest local we’ve included Henschke’s Hill of Grace in the list of wines to be served. C T and has sung for Queen Elizabeth II, Barack seafood, festive roast meats including turkey, members, past and present, have expressed their gratitude for H Obama, on the Oprah Show and many more. As ham and lamb, served with roast and The ethereal and seductive Hill of Grace is generally regarded as Australia’s G his leadership and knowledge. premium single vineyard red wine. Unlike Penfold’s Grange, which is a I well as singing with various singers including buttered vegetables, sauces, homemade chutneys and seasonal salads. DECEMBER JANUARY blended wine from different vineyards and districts capable of being made N As members are aware, last week the Club held its Annual Ronan Keating, Keith Urban and Katherine in unlimited quantities, the shiraz grapes from which Hill of Grace is made Indulge in traditional Christmas pudding, Jenkins. 2-24 General Meeting and the Club reported an annual surplus of come from just one place - the historic 4 hectare vineyard of the same delicious tortes, cakes and pavlova and a 2 Members’ Jazz Night Club closed on the 2nd, Join us this December for a very special Christmas event. Special name originally planted more than 150 years ago by Nicolaus Stanitzki, a wonderful selection of summer fruits and reopening on the 24th approximately $146,679 after expensing in excess of $369,121 10Ft Screen and comfortable seats. With a night full of good company, a delicious Henschke maternal ancestor. Australian cheese. 6 Italian Christmas Food & Wine Night to upgrade its facilities. “It’s a Wonderful Life” still stands up as one of the most enduring meal and a breathtaking performance, this ‘Hill of Grace’ is a translation from the German ‘Gnadenberg’, a region and popular Christmas Films ever made. Members and Guests are Join us with friends and family on this festive 14 Opera Dinner Opera Dinner is sure to be huge success. Book These results are only possible as a result of the loyalty and in Silesia, and was the name given to the lovely Lutheran Church that welcome to a movie night (with popcorn) to celebrate Christmas day as we partake in this bountiful meal, now to avoid missing your spot. overlooks the vineyard, which lies in a shallow fertile valley around 400m together. prepared by our Executive Chef and her team. 17 Christmas High Tea use of the Club by our valued and loyal members, and the above sea level adjacent to the remains of the historic village of Parrot Hill, Drinks, ice creams, lollies and nuts will be purchasable from the 21 Women’s Pioneer Society continued application and commitment of Markus Friedler and 14TH DECEMBER Adults: $152 4km north-west of Henschke Cellars. bar on the night. his staff and their leadership by Gavin Thomas as President. 7PM, ISC ROOM The old, gnarled, low-yielding shiraz vines are dry grown, and are managed Enjoy an evening with friends and one of (if not) the greatest Children 13-17 yrs: $125 25 Christmas Day Luncheon Christmas Movie ever. Starring Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed and $130 TICKET PRICE Children 3-12 yrs: $84 On behalf of the Club we thank Gavin for all he has achieved by Prue Henschke using organic and biodynamic principles to preserve 31 New Years Eve Party Directed by Frank Capra. All pricing includes beverages soil moistures, optimise vine and soil health and to drought proof the for the Club. Gavin will continue as Treasurer so his expertise vineyard. Winemaker Stephen Henschke has described the 2005 vintage remains available to the Club. Hill of Grace as exceptional and the quality as one of the best on record. Book Now on 8273 2322 or [email protected] and celebrate Christmas Day Lunch with us. We also recognise the many years of service of Lindsay MACQUARIE ROOM | TICKET PRICE $215 Christmas Trading Hours Coleman who leaves the Board after many years, a number of MENU Harbour Dining Room Members Bar Garage them as Vice President. Lindsay was instrumental in guiding the Scallop crudo with passionfruit, mint and chilli Club as Chairman of the Property Committee, assiduously and Date Day Breakfast Lunch Dinner Lunch Dinner Opening Hours 2015 Tillys Vinyard 23rd Dec Friday Open Open Open Closed Closed 06.30-23.00 astutely dealing with many development issues and proposals Blue Spanner Crab Salad with Sichuan spiced pineapple, pressed 24th Dec Saturday Open Closed Open Closed Closed 06.30-23.00 from time to time. watermelon, petit flowers and flaked coconut 25th Dec Sunday Open Club Function Closed Closed Closed 11:00 – 16:00 NEW YEAR’S EVE 2015 Green’s Hill Riesling The Board looks forward to serving 26th Dec Monday Open Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed 2017 Package 2014 Louis Semillion 27th Dec Tuesday Open Open Open Closed Closed 06.30-23.00 Come celebrate in style, enjoying a lavish 5 course and responding to all members, Quail Roulade with Swiss browns and pancetta, celeriac puree, roasted 28th Dec Wednesday Open Open Open Closed Closed 06.30-23.00 Places are selling out fast for the New Year’s Eve package, engaging with all interest groups, apple, spiced sumac and fig glaze dinner and beverages in the Harbour Dining Room with with only single rooms available starting at $770, including 2015 Croft Chardonnay 29th Dec Thursday Open Open Open Closed Closed 06.30-23.00 and responsibly optimising the the view of the harbour. Watch the 9pm and midnight Two Nights Accommodation, Two Nights Valet Parking, New 2013 Giles Pinot Noir 30th Dec Friday Open Open Open Closed Closed 06.30-23.00 benefits and services for all fireworks from our Harbour Dining Room or Rooftop! Years Day Dinner Hot Buffet Breakfast (1st & 2nd January Rare Beef fillet, braised oxtail ravioli, pine nut, heritage carrot flan and 31st Dec Saturday Open Closed Club Function Closed Closed 06.30-23.00 members of the Club and update madeira glaze st 2017), Plated Five Course Dinner & Beverages til midnight. 1 Jan Sunday Open Closed Club Function Closed Closed Closed you of Board initiatives as they 2015 Johann’s garden GMS 2nd Jan Monday Open Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed occur. 2012 Abbott’s Prayer Please note the Club will be closed from Monday 2nd January re-opening on Tuesday 24th January To Book for the New Year’s Eve Celebrations call events on 02 8273 2322 or email [email protected] OR to Raspberry and Cardamom mousse with White chocolate shard book in for the new year’s eve package deal call Reception on 8273 2300 or email [email protected] Michael Callanan accompanied with chef’s selection of brie, blue and cheddar with Australia Day At the time of booking, 50% payment will be required and is non-refundable. The residual amount owing will then President muscatels, quince, green apple and crackers be charged on the 30th of November to either your House Account or Credit Card provided at the time of booking. 2005 Hill Of Grace th 26 Jan Thursday Open Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Call events to book on 02 8273 2322 or email [email protected] To download a copy of this newsletter or for more details please visit our website www.raca.com.au For more information or to make a booking Please contact the club on T: 8273 2320 or E: [email protected] To download a copy of this newsletter or for more details please visit our website www.raca.com.au CLUBNEWS MEMBER NEWS, INTEREST GROUPS AND DINING EST.