December 2016ISSUE: #208

EDITOR: Tony Bowden OAM JP

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February 2019ISSUE: #231

EDITOR: Tony Bowden

GENERAL MANAGER: Denis Fernando

SUB-BRANCH SECRETARY: Ray Wall

ASSOCIATION REGISTERED NO: A0057903U

Contributions to each issue of Scuttlebutt must be with the editor by the 20th day of each month. Editor's e-mail: heraldic1@bigpond.com

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BOX HILL R.S.L. SUB- BRANCH INC.

SNOOKER - CONGRATULATIONS BOX HILL “SCORPIONS “ Victorian RSL Billiards & Snooker Association 2018 Snooker STATE CHAMPIONS.After winning the Bayside Zone Snooker premiership earlier this year against Boronia, BOX HILL went on to defeat Werribee in the Northern Zone Championship by 38 points which was held at Hampton RSL on December 13.

Lead by Captain Bill Grant and his Teammates Kevin Lawson, Antoine Osanz, Doug Stewart with Suresh Alphonse absent, Mick Kirk ineligible (unfortunately not enough games played throughout the season) and Rick Conomy rested

because he was playing in the Billiards Championship for Boronia on the opposite Table, the Box Hill “Champs” played very well indeed and the result went down to the wire. The score 4 -4 at the end of the night, but after all the points for each frame were totalled up Box Hill got the Championship by 38 points.

We farewell Bill Grant & Rick Conomy going to Boronia for the 2019 Snooker Season & wish new Captain Antoine Osanz all the best.

Rick Conomy Treasurer Box Hill RSL Snooker Section

Players interested in playing Snooker or Billiards please contact Rick Conomy 0473246747 or Doug Stewart 0417146007.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTLadies and Gentlemen, on behalf of your committee we would like to thank you for supporting your Sub-Branch throughout 2018 and wish you and your families all the best for the coming year 2019.

As this new year moves forward you will certainly notice some building works. These works entail a new foyer, Port Cochere and display wall where the Bofors gun once sat. Also you may notice our old library is being renovated, with the end result, making access easier for those using the room.

Tony Bowden, OAM JP

Box Hill RSL Sub-Branch Incorporated - trading as Box Hill RSL, 26 Nelson Rd, Box Hill 3128. Ph: 9898 5992, Fax: 9899 1740 General Manager: Denis Fernando, Sub-Branch Secretary: Ray Wall, Association Registered No: A0057903U

Player Names: Mick Kirk, Doug Stewart, Antoine Osanz, Kevin Lawson, Rick Conomy & Bill Girant

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MEMBERS IN AGED CARE

Welfare Report For all welfare matters - telephone Faye Clark on 9897 6780 or Pam McCaughey on 9897 6708

Our best wishes are with those members who are, or have been in hospital since the last issue.

Eion Buchanan and John Willoughby

James Taylor VX93033 Australian Imperial Force

Gwenda Stoddart 90628 RAAF

Vale lest we forget

BEULAH ANDERSON, Alawarra, Inala, 220 Middleborough Rd, Blackburn SthARTHUR ATKINSON, Broughton Lea, 9 -17 Broughton Road, Surrey HillsCOLIN BARRACLOUGH, Alawarra, Inala, 220 Middleborough Rd, Blackburn SthRON BATTEN, Heritage Gardens, 325 – 329 Canterbury Rd, Bayswater NthKEN BLYTH, The Gables, 629 Riversdale Rd, CamberwellFRANK BOLTON, Faversham House, 27 Shierlaw Ave, CanterburyMAUREEN BRAYNE, Alawarra, Inala, 220 Middleborough Rd, Blackburn SthLEILA BUSWELL, Greenview, Mitcham Rd, DonvaleTHOMAS BUTCHER, Waverley Valley, 29 Chesterville Rd, Glen WaverleyMYRA CAMPBELL, Dorothy Henderson Lodge, 157 Balaclava Rd, MarsfieldMARGARET CAVILL, Highwood Court, 359 Warrigal Rd, BurwoodALWYN CHARLESWORTH, Uniting AgeWell, 75 Thames St, Box HillJEANIE CHRISTIE, The Orchards, Andersons Creek Rd, Doncaster EastFAY CLARK, Uniting AgeWell, 75 Thames St, Box HillMOLLIE CLOUGH, Kew Gardens, 22-24 Gellibrand St, KewNOEL & LOIS DUNN, BUPA, 296-304 Springvale Road, DonvaleJOHN DUSON, ESTIA Health Melton Sth, 34-42 Brooklyn Rd Melton SthGEOFFREY EDMONDS, Mont Albert Manor, Elgar Rd, Mont AlbertMARJ FINEBERG, Baradine, 15-19 Baradine Rd, MooroolbarkALMA GEORGE, Broughton Lea, 9 -17 Broughton Road, Surrey HillsGORDON HANG GONG, Alexandra Gardens, 42 Old Warrandyte Road, DonvaleSUSIE HALL, Rathdowne Place Aged Care, 497 Rathdowne St, Carlton

PAT HAMILTON, BUPA, 296-304 Springvale Road, DonvaleRAY HARVEY, Sherbrook Nursing Home, 14-18 Tarana Ave, Ferntree GullyKEN HAZELWOOD, Regis Lake Park, Central Rd, BlackburnKATHRYN HOLMES, Alawarra, Inala, 220 Middleborough Rd, Blackburn SthLORNA HOUSE, Wattle Glen ACF, 45 Silvan Rd, Wattle GlenLOLA INGLEFINGER, Banksia Lodge, 2 Jones Street, FosterCARMEL JOHANSEN, Opal Gracedale, 205 Warrandyte Rd, Ringwood NthMYRA KELLEHER, Clovelly Cottage, 16 Stewart Street, BoroniaJEAN KING, Opal by the Bay, 185 Racecourse Road, Mt MarthaWILLIE KLOMP, Dutchcare, 736 Mt Dandenong Rd, KilsythALBERT KNOP, Livingstone Gardens, 39 Livingstone Rd, Vermont SouthDOREEN KNOP, Livingstone Gardens, 39 Livingstone Rd, Vermont SouthIVY JEAN KUTCHER, Faversham House, 27 Shierlaw Ave, CanterburyGARRY LEVEY, Broughton Lea, 9-17 Broughton Road, Surrey HillsROBERT LONG, Faversham House, 27 Shierlaw Ave, CanterburyBETTY MADDOCK, Faversham House, 27 Shierlaw Ave, CanterburySIDNEY MANN, Roseville, Apt.10, 130 King Street, Doncaster EastJOYCE MCEWAN, Gregory Lodge, 2-58 Newmarket St, FlemingtonCLARE MCGRATH, Kew Gardens, Gellibrand St, KewNOEL MCMAHEN, Faversham House, Shierlaw Ave, CanterburyBILL MCNEEL, Arcare, 1997 Malvern Rd, Malvern EastBETTY McQUALTER, Uniting AgeWell, 75 Thames Street, Box HillBETTY MONK, Livingstone Gardens, 39 Livingstone Rd Vermont South

TOM O’DONNELL, Livingstone Gardens, 39 Livingstone Rd, Vermont Sth.NOEL OUTHRED, BUPA Donvale, 296-304 Springvale Road, DonvaleSHIRLEY PASCOE, BUPA, Heidelberg Park, 222 Serpells Rd, TemplestoweFRED PIKE, Faversham House, Shierlaw Avenue, CanterburyLEON ROBINSON, Nazareth House, 16 Cornell St, CamberwellDOREEN ROCK, Camberwell Gardens, 15 Cornell St, CamberwellJOYCE ROLLINSON, Uniting Agewell, 75 Thames St, Box HillAVRIL SCHOLEFIELD, Lynbrook Park, 42 Olive St, LynbrookJOHN SHARPLES, Strathdon, Jolimont Rd, Forest HillBETTY SMITH, Arcare, Cnr Plenty and Gremel Roads, LatrobePEG SNELL, Millward, Blackburn Rd, East DoncasterALLAN SPENCER, Faversham House, 27 Shierlaw Ave, CanterburyBARBARA STRUDWICK, Covenant House, 181 Canterbury Road, Blackburn SouthDAVID TAYLOR, Blue Cross, 250 Waterdale Rd, IvanhoeEDNA TREWIN, Regis Lake Park, 40 Central Road, BlackburnPATRICIA WALLACE, Park Lane Aged Care, 295-299 Maroondah Hwy, CroydonPHIL WALTER, Regis Lake Park, 40 Central Road, BlackburnJACK WHITTEN, Mecwa Care, 13 Strabane Ave, Mont Albert North

DO YOU LIVE ALONE? WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN HOW TO BE SAFER AT HOME ALONE?Box Hill RSL Welfare Department presents an information session on; Living Alone Safely.

Guests will present from the following organisations: • Southern Cross Care – Services available • Independent Living Centre – Aids & equipment • RACV – Personal & vehicle safety, home security • White Lion Alerts – Personal Alarms

When: Wednesday 27th March 2019 Time: 10AM TO 1PM UPTON 1 & 2 RSVP to Pam on 9897 6708 Morning Tea will be provided

DEMENTIA SUPPORTThe first meeting of the Dementia Support Group will be held on Friday 22nd February from 10am to 12pm in the Sports Bar.

We will have a Music Therapist & Choir present to us on the day. Morning tea will also be provided What a fantastic way to start the year!

RSVP to Pam on 98976708 if you are interested in attending.

FIRST WELFARE TRIP OF 2019Where: Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park followed by lunch at Ringwood RSLWhen: Wednesday 6th MarchTime: Leaving Box Hill RSL at 9:15amPlease RSVP by March 1st Phone Pam on 9897 6708

For all welfare matters - telephone Faye Clark on 9897 6780 or Pam McCaughey on 9897 6708

Winner of the RSL Christmas raffle The first prize Winners of the RSL women’s Auxiliary Christmas Raffle, were club members Maureen and Ross Holcomb’s from Blackburn South. Being presented here and Congratulated by women’s auxiliary member Helen Harrington; who also happens to be President of the Bowls Section, hence the uniform. Maureen was happy thrilled and excited to be the winner.

Thank you to all who entered, keep in mind there will always be a next time.. Proceeds all went to a worthy cause.

Helen Harrington, Bowls President

Women’s Auxiliary Hello Ladies,

Welcome to 2019 hard to believe! I hope you all kept well and Father Xmas was good to you all.

November we had our usual chat and chew and as always plenty of both. Thank you ladies for the lovely morning tea.

We finalized our year with a lovely Xmas lunch, thank you to everyone who put it all together for us. No complaints so always a good sign. After lunch everyone received a gift from Father Xmas. Thank you John Howe for being a great Father Xmas.

Unfortunately I have filed the names of the Xmas raffle winners in a safe place so they will appear in next month’s Scuttlebutt when I remember that safe place.

Thank you everyone for supporting the raffle! It was very successful and many thanks to Helen Harrington for doing the

buying and I believe she has sent in some photos of the winner collecting the stocking. Great job Helen!

Anyone interested in joining the Auxiliary please come along to a meeting. We resume on Monday 25th February at 10.30am.

Well ladies keep well and stay cool and look forward to catching up with you all on the 25th February at 10.30.

Joan Clarke, Honorary Presiden

Sometimes the greatest gift you can give another person is to simply include them..

TAI CHIWELCOME BACK TO TAI CHI 2019! The dates for February & March 2019 are as follows:

• Wednesday 13th Feb • Wednesday 27th Feb • Wednesday 13th March • Wednesday 27th March (1:30pm start)

The class is held in the Sports bar from 1 to 2pm. Please let Pam know if you are interested in attending. Pam – 9897 6708 RSVP Pam 9897 6708

HEARING AIDSPre-loved hearing aids can be used by people who can’t afford to buy their own.

The BOX HILL RSL is pleased to act as a collection point for a project of the Rotary Club of Toorak called the “Recycled Sound”. Recycling hearing aids to those in need.

Please donate any used hearing aids by placing them in the marked box in the Welfare Department.

Please use the plastic bag provided next to the box, thank you.

COMMITTEE ELECTIONSNominations for the positions of:

VICE PRESIDENT, TREASURER & TWO SERVICE/AFFILIATE MEMBERSNominations for the above positions opened on Thursday 31st January 2019 and close on Thursday 14th February 2019 at 5pm.

Please note – to nominate for the position of Vice President and Treasurer the applicant must have served on the committee for a minimum of 12 months.

As one of the most successful Sub-Branches in Victoria, we need to keep looking for suitable individuals that can assist the current committee in pushing the envelope on what we can hopefully offer our members. Our future is certainly in the hands of our younger members – Tony Bowden

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY - SUNDAY 9TH DECEMBER 2018Approximately 80 children and 150 parents and grand parents attended the annual Children’s Christmas Party. This time we had two new jumping castles, the Spider-Man Castle and the Pirate Percy Jumping Castle. Both had a jumping area with slides. The Mr Whippy van was there with his ice cream and fairy floss. The two face painters were kept busy painting various colours and designs on the children’s faces and hands. Many children enjoyed the balloon artist who made different toys out of the balloons. Kobi the clown together with the Chrissy Holly show again proved to be the most popular items for the children. Light refreshments were served throughout the Party together with soft drink and orange juice. At the conclusion of Kobi the clown with her live animals we heard the ringing of Christmas bells. Who was making the noise, none other than Father Christmas carrying his sack of presents. It was very pleasing to see the look of happiness on the face of each child when their name was called out to receive a present and lollies from Santa.

The RSL staff did a great job in looking after all those that attended. Chantelle who was in charge of the staff said they had just as much enjoyment as the children.

A special thank you to Chris Lambert (Santa) for his 41st consecutive occasion.

I seem to always have one regret. Last year I forgot the lollies. This year in Scuttlebutt it said “the party is for Primary School children only”. It was meant to include all pre school children as well.

This year the Children’s Christmas Party is on Sunday 8th December 2019. Please put this date in your diaries and check Scuttlebutt for more details in our November issue.

Arthur Merryweather Treasurer

Right: A real disappointment – Santa failed to attend our Christmas break-up, but he did send one his favourite elves.

FREE MOVIES FOR MEMBERS"Radio" - 2003

Runs for 105 minutes

THURSDAY 28TH FEBRUARY, 2019 AT 10.30"Set in 1976, real-life Coach Jones (Ed Harris) befriends mentally disabled black student, Radio (Cuba Gooding Jr.) They then form a bond, but things take a turn for the worst when certain fans and parents feel that Radio is a distraction, and is getting in the way of the team succeeding."

"Working Girl" - 1988

Runs for 113 minutes

THURSDAY 28TH MARCH, 2019 AT 10.30"Working Girl is a Romantic Comedy with great acting and a storyline with a twist. Tess McGill (Melanie Griffith) is a frustrated secretary, struggling to forge ahead in the world of big business in New York. She gets her chance when her boss (Sigourney Weaver) breaks her leg on a skiing holiday. McGill takes advantage of her absence to push ahead with her career. She teams up with investment broker Jack Trainer (Harrison Ford) to work on a big deal. The situation is complicated after the return of her boss."

RUMMIKUB CLUB EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST The Welfare Department would like to commence the ‘Rummikub-Club’!

If you are interested in a social morning playing the fun game Rummikub, commencing on Friday 15th February, please let Pam know on 9897 6708.

If there is enough interest the ‘Rummikub-Club’ will run every 1st & 3rd Friday mornings 10-12pm in the Sports Bar.

ISOLATED PERSONS PROGRAM CHRISTMAS PARTY 2018As our final function of the year, the Welfare Department again hosted the IPP Christmas Party for our local Aged Care Facilities and isolated people within our community. This year we had approximately 120 people attend the luncheon including RSL Members, residents and carers from 9 aged care facilities, and our wonderful volunteers. Our guests were treated to a lovely 2 course meal, and entertainment from Susie Corell. Faye and I would like to thank everyone in attendance and particularly the volunteers who work hard on the day to assist us in making sure everything runs smoothly.

Pam McCaughey Welfare Co-Ordinator

WHITEHORSE DAY CLUB TRIPTramboat Cruise to Williamstown - Nov.2018On arrival at Victoria Harbour at Docklands, we boarded the tramboat. Another group had tried to muscle in on our booking as they had missed the Portarlington Ferry, but our 2 crew members refused to let them board. Fortunately the tramboat is fully enclosed as the sky looked ominously cloudy at times. Morning tea was served by Lisa as we sailed downstream along the Yarra River through the Port of Melbourne, past Swanson Dock under The Westgate Bridge out into Hobson’s Bay where we approached Williamstown. We docked at Gem Pier where HMAS Castlemaine is berthed. This historic corvette/minesweeper is maintained by a crew of volunteers. Gem Pier was completed in1839 and is named after a ferry which took passengers between Williamstown and Port Melbourne.

Back onboard the tramboat after a stroll around Williamstown, Melbourne’s first Sea Port where signs of its historic maritime past are still evident, everyone tucked into their fish and chips. Nick, our captain, continued with the commentary as we sailed back to Docklands. The few spots of rain did not deter some of us from going on the top deck to get a better view of the activity in the docks.

Afternoon tea was enjoyed at the Shrine, then we headed back to Box Hill. Just as well we decided to return home slightly earlier as a storm soon rolled in. We had been blessed by the “Weather Gods” once again.

Mary and John Simpson Tour Co-ordinators

Box Hill R.S.L. Sub-Branch Inc. trading as Box Hill RSL 26 Nelson Rd, Box Hill 3128 Victoria.

T 9898 5992 F 9899 1740 E secretary@boxhillrsl.com.au

General Manager: Denis Fernando Sub-Branch Secretary: Ray Wall Association Registered No: A0057903U

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Bowls SectionWell here we are already well into the New Year! I hope everybody had a nice Christmas. It seems like a while ago now. I also hope you all enjoyed the start of 2019 and that the year is filled with peace, health and happiness for everyone.

Our Bowls section has restarted the Tuesday, Saturday and night Pennant season with 5 games (approx.) remaining to go for season 2018-2019 before the Finals start. Some teams may still have a chance of competing in - good luck to those that do!

Our club Championships are just about completed.

Here is Winner Heather Arnel, with runner up Brian MacDonald, being congratulated as recipients of “The Presidents Cup” a very prestigious award, cough cough, alongside Helen Harrington, Bowls President, and Championship organiser Peter Houghton. Hennie Pasveer is our Ladies Singles Club Champion, and John Howe our Men’s singles Club Champion. Finals of the Pairs and 100up are still to be completed. Good Luck and Congratulations to all for participating.

Our Christmas break up for 2018 was held on the Deck. Here we have Kay Creek and Helen Harrington in some fancy eye and head gear! 3 Fabulous Christmas Hampers were raffled, a lucky dip full of nonsense was a bit of a laugh, as were Trivia and bingo.

A little different break up, but a pleasant afternoon was had by all.

Social bowls is still being run with games starting a little earlier during the hotter months - 1 Twilight Game, of 21 ends being included once a month. Having lights now for Night Pennant is proving a great success. Many thanks to the Match Committee.

We will keep bowling on! Anyone interested in joining the bowls section please enquire at RSL Reception for further contact.

Helen Harrington Bowls President John HoweHennie Pasveer