P.O.Box 4011 , Mount Maunganui South 3149 544 Maunganui Road Phone/Fax No: 575 4477 e-mail: reception@mtrsa.co.nz website: www.mtrsa.co.nz Support Advisor 575 2385

MONDAY MOVIE AFTERNOONS 1.30pm

Free movie showing in the Gallipoli Room

Grab a friend, have lunch, see a movie

5th Queen’s Birthday - NO MOVIE

12th Jackie

19th La La Land

26th Hidden Figures

DVD’s kindly donated by United Video Papamoa

Every Wednesday

9.00-10.00 am All Welcome

Phone Raewyn 5784580

SENIOR

BALLROOM

DANCING CLUB

Held every Thursday

10am –12pm

Tuition providing if

required. All welcome.

Look forward to

seeing you!

Gil & Doreen

021 2472403

Games live at the Mt RSA on the big screen, come

and enjoy the atmosphere. Plenty of prizes, raffles and food. The RSA shuttle will

be available for all Saturday games. To book phone

027 4776178

Welcome to another addition of our newsletter. I hope you enjoy the new format. This is going to be a very exciting month, I am completely enthralled with the yachting as we are in the beginning stages of the 35th America's Cup with the formulae one of boats, the 15 metre ACC Class. Official racing began on the 26th May with the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Qualifiers and the top Challenger will meet defending Champions Oracle Team USA beginning June, 2017. Can Emirates Team New Zealand with their revolutionary design take us for another exciting journey to America's Cup glory? . We have a big show on this Saturday night 3rd June. The Texas Rock night will feature hard drivin’ country rocker James Ray from the United States of America and his Southern and Texas rock band – Geronimo. James Ray is a Trans-Tasman Entertainer of the Year and the New Zealand Country Music Award Entertainer of the Year Songwriter multi-award winner. He holds the prestigious Academy of Country Music Awards for Best Original Song, Best Male Vocalist and the supreme award of Best Overall Performer. He is also the recipient of five top NZ Sun City Music Awards. Party-goers are encouraged to dress up in their best western-style attire and party the night away. Don't miss out - get your tickets now from the office to avoid disappointment.

The British & Irish Lion's have arrived on our shores with the sole objective to teach us a lesson or two about the strength of Northern Hemisphere Rugby. They have the most demanding schedule ever with mouth watering clashed versus all of our Super Rugby sides, the Maori All Blacks and the NZ Provincial Barbarians. Whether this schedule is a masterstroke move by Warren Gatlan or a recipe for disaster is up for debate.....only time will tell. All Saturday night games will be shown on the big screen at the clubrooms with plenty of fun and games, happy hours and raffles. Come and support our boys in black all the way!

(Sat 3rd June - the game will not be shown live at the club due to the James Ray Texas Rock Show Night)

I am not a dancer, in fact, my wife would freely suggest the last thing anyone would want to see are my dance moves, however, it is my understanding that there is an etiquette when using a dance floor, and from time to time this can cause frustration for participants. As I understand it - dancers that stay in the same place (that would be me) are best to be in and around the center of the floor and the dancers that wish to maximise the space can use the outside. I wish to reiterate that our entertainment nights are a social time and the dance floor is for everyone to enjoy at all levels and genres of dancing. Please be respectful of other dancers and appreciate that not everyone is professionally tutored. Just enjoy yourselves! As from 01 June, the Friday & Saturday buffet price will be $26.50 for members and $29.50 for non-members. The Sunday carvery will be $20.70 for members and $23.00 for non-members. Thank you for your slogan submissions. We received 25 slogan options and the Executive Committee are currently in the process of short listing and hopefully selecting the best fit. Watch this space! Are you a friend! From time to time as part of our responsibility of duty of care, the bar team will refuse service if they believe someone has consumed too much alcohol. Please respect the decision made by the on-duty staff and do not be coerced into supplying further alcohol to the person in question. Thank you and stay safe.

Finally, I have come across an article (letter to the editor, BOP Times) written by Todd Muller, MP for the Bay of Plenty and a member of the club. I was very taken by the sentiment of this article and thought it worthy to repeat in our Newsletter. Please read below and have a great month with all the action ahead, cheers Andrew

RSA's encapsulate the best of service I was asked by the Mount RSA to attend the opening of Munro's, a family-oriented cafe named after the extraordinary Les Munro, our local dam buster pilot during World War II. It was a special occasion that gave me pause to reflect on the value RSA members give their community. As a nation, and as a community, we focus on their service to our country in foreign fields in both hot and cold theaters of war. Their sacrifice was selfless and it's right that we honour them as we do with our solemnity on ANZAC morning. . However, I think we should also honour the service they rendered upon their return. My local Mount RSA was built in 1943 from the returned servicemen's labour along with those who stayed behind. The war generation was the personification of helping a

neighbour in need, quietly, understatedly, and their culture of service thankfully pervades our community still. As I looked out of the crowd listening at the RSA, I was struck by the years of service and the multitudes of "little differences" their collective acts of kindness and volunteerism have made to our community. Indeed Les Munro's life upon returning to NZ was filled with service including many years as a local mayor in Te Kuiti. . When we salute our returned servicemen and women we should salute their culture of ongoing, all of life service that they still exemplify today. Can I commend you to visit the Mount RSA - or its equally impressive Tauranga branch. It is a welcoming place with extraordinary history covering its walls, from flags, to the names of the fallen, to portraits of the great and good of both those we lost and those who have lived a full life. But as with all poignant memories, they live only in the recollection of the living. For no matter how I impressive a portrait, how striking a regiment flag, they remain silent artifacts lost in history if they are not ob-served, recollected and remembered by us all. That's why for me, our RSA's are so special. Increasingly family-orientated, getting the mix right of remembrance and relevance that is the true test of any RSA club. Above all, it's the people. Club people, service people who continue to breathe life into our history and our today. Lest we forget; lest we strive to emulate. Todd Muller (MP for BoP)

8 BALL CLUB It has been a busy month for 8 Ball having 9 Interclubs with Katikati RSA . Sadly we didn’t win., the result was Katikati 30– Mt RSA 25. Much improved from last year. This Saturday 29th we had our Club Singles Champs. Men’s 1st Tony Crawford Runner-up Frans Schaeffrs Ladies 1st Gail Malyon Runner-up Zoe Robinson It is good to see more new members coming along, numbers are rising, so if you are interested come and join in. Contact Gail Maylon 5759583

GOLF CLUB The golf section held a tournament at the Mount

Maunganui Golf Club on Sunday 28th May. De-

spite the inclement weather of the previous week,

the afternoon was fine with only one light shower,

and the course was in great condition. Results:

Men – Division 1:

1st Peter Bang, 40 pts

2nd Barry Hardaker, 41 pts

3rd Craig Wilson, 41 pts

4th Jim Uden 40 Pts, on c/b from Phil Maddren

Men – Division 2:

1st Dave Rattray, 43 pts

2nd Graham Howard, 41 pts

3rd Yuh-Ming Wu, 38 pts

4th Bill Basher, 38 pts

Women:

1st Merle Halligan, 36 pts

2nd Rosalie Brown, 34 pts

3rd Sharon Ferris, 34 pts

4th Sandy Long, 33 pts

Our next tournament will be held on Sunday 6th

August at the Mt Maunganui Golf Club.

SATURDAY SPORTS CLUB

RAFFLES

ROSTER 2017

Punters Club June 3rd, 10th.17th Walking Club June 24th

LAST POST

Colin Wing 477670 Wallis Kilham Assoc Brian Davis Assoc Molly Jones W/S

SUPPORT SERVICES Winter is upon us so keep warm out there, I have some lovely crocheted blankets here is you would like one to keep you warm over the cooler days ahead. Our mobility equipment is still very much in demand so if you have a walker that you no longer require please return it, however if you are using it then keep using it. The next unit leaders meeting will be Monday June 12th as it is Queens Birthday the first weekend in June. Carol Guiness—Support Officer

Mt RSA COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB An absolute bumper crowd turned up last Sunday

afternoon for our Monthly concert. There was a

special moment in the show when one of the audi-

ence, Dennis August, an icon of NZ Country music

was invited to join them on stage. Dennis wowed the

crowd with backing vocals from Chris and Russell.

All through the afternoon the band of Lyndsay, Ron,

Hans and Gary were just superb. To close the after-

noon Chris and Russell paid tribute to the late Sir

Howard Morrison, by singing “How great thou art“. it

was a wonderful end to an amazing afternoon. So

don’t forget our next concert 1pm Sunday 25th June

where we have an up and coming Country Music

star in 10 year old Jade O'Brien from Rotorua .

WALKING GROUP

June 2017 Report.

Unfortunately we had to cancel our away

trip because of bad weather, but I have it

on good authority that it will not last. So

let’s keep walking on Tuesday &

Thursday at 9-30am. See you then.

INDOOR BOWLS Hi Bowlers and friends, fantastic

seeing new members. We are a fun

club, if this sounds like you come and

have a go. Thursday 18th Champ sin-

gles

Winner : Joy Jarman

Runner up: George Montgomery

Good bowling everyone

CHESS CLUB In our late evening program our third main tournament event for the year is under way. Up for grabs is another end of year Championship qualify-ing placing. Our casual group tournament running alongside this means that players can come and go as they please. In our early program our Term Two Main event is underway. Our basic teaching focuses on helping those starting out to enhance their chess. As always in our unique casual group of players, any player can come and go as they please. Thank you Caleb

WOMENS SECTION

Winter is closing in on us now but it is great to see so many ladies braving the cold to come to ladies day. Back Porch was our entertainment for May, they played some lovely tunes. We have got Robin and Chris for June, so keep the 28th June free and come along and enjoy them. Ladies if you need transport re-member to ring the office on Tuesday so the bus can be organised for you. Hope you are all keeping well, those who have been unwell we hope you have a speedy recovery. Kieran Jensen

MOUNT RSA TRAVEL CLUB

I am pleased to advise that the RSA

Travel Club is underway. We have a trip

to the National Field days on Thursday

15th June and also another trip to Motat

Museum on 29th June. Details are on the

notice board. On Monday 12th June we

are holding a meeting in the RSA at 4 pm

for anyone interested in coming on the

committee. The response we have had

from RSA members has been fantastic.

Our Moto is “Travel at Affordable Prices”.

If interested in becoming a Travel Club

member please add your name and

contact phone number to the list on the

notice board. Please see notice board for

full details of this new club. For further

information contact: Graeme Anderson

07 544 5234 / 0220466776

OUTDOOR BOWLS

NOTICE OF AGM For Mt Maunganui RSA Outdoor Bowls Adjunct will be held: Wed 26

th July 2017 @ 4.30 pm.

Gallipoli Room, Mt RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Final date for nominations will be 1

st July 2017.

All welcome we do hope you can join us. Enquiries to: Deirdre Parkes Secretary 07 570 6410 Dates to Remember

RAFFLE NIGHTS - SATURDAY’S

1ST, 8TH, 15TH & 22ND JULY 2017 –

Come and help us sell raffle tickets,

it’s so much fun.

NATIONAL RNZRSA NATIONAL

BOWLS 2018 – to be held by Nelson

RSA Sunday 11th March - Wednesday

14th March 2018

If you would like to join the Outdoor

Bowls Section you are very welcome,

you do not need to belong to a bowling

club. The emphasis is on FUN

FOR ALL ENQUIRES PLEASE

CONTACT

NOEL TOPP 572 2543

ATHOL PRESTON 282 8567

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

1 Walking Club 9.30am Bolivia 12.30am 8 Ball 2-4.30pm Membership Draws & Raffles 3.30 & 4.30pm New Members 5.30pm Indoor Bowls

7pm

2

Raffles 4pm $1,000 Draw 5.30-6.30 pm Dinner for two draw 6.30pm After Raffles: Spin the Wheel to win $500

3

That Texas Show

4 4.30 - 5.30pm HAPPY HOUR

4.pm-7pm

5 Snooker 12.40pm Movie 1.30pm Jnr Chess 6 .15- 7.15pm Snr Chess 7.30-9.30pm Indoor Bowls 7pm

6 Saygo 9.15 -10.15am Walking Club 9.30am Cards 1pm Trivia Evening 7pm

7 Membership Draws & Raffles 5.30 & 6.30pm Winner Takes All 6.30pm Happy Hour 6-7pm Snooker 6.25pm 8 Ball 6.30 pm

8 Walking Club 9.30am Bolivia 12.30pm 8 Ball 2-4.30pm Membership Draws & Raffles 3.30 & 4.30pm Indoor Bowls 7pm

9 Raffles 4pm $1,000 Draw 5.30-6.30pm Dinner for two draw 6.30pm After Raffles: Spin the Wheel to win $500

Mark Taipari

10

On the Big Screen

Lions Vs

Crusaders

11 4.30 - 5.30pm HAPPYHOUR

4.pm-7pm

12 Unit Leaders 11.30am Snooker 12.40pm Movie 1.30pm Jnr Chess 6.15- -7.15pm Senior Chess 7.30 - 9.30pm Indoor Bowls 7pm

13 Saygo 9.15 -10.15am Walking Club 9.30am Cards 1pm Bus to Pyes Pa 1.45pm Trivia Evening 7pm

14 Membership Draws & Raffles 5.30 & 6.30pm Winner Takes All 6.30pm Happy Hour 6-7pm Snooker 6.25pm 8 Ball 7pm

15 Walking Club 9.30am Bolivia 12.30pm 8 Ball 2-4.30pm Membership Draws & Raffles 3.30 & 4.30pm Indoor Bowls 7pm

16 Raffles 4pm $1,000 Draw 5.30-6.30pm Dinner for two draw 6.30pm After Raffles: Spin the Wheel to win $500

17

On the Big Screen Lions Vs Maori All Blacks

18 4.30 - 5.30pm: HAPPYHOUR

4pm -7pm

19 Snooker 12.40pm Movie 1.30pm Jnr Chess 6.15 - 7.15pm Senior Chess 7.30 - 9.30pm Indoor Bowls 7pm

20 Saygo 9.15 -10.15am Walking Club 9.30am Cards 1pm Trivia Evening 7pm

21 J Force 10.15am WAAFS 11.30am Membership Draw & Raffles 5.30 & 6.30 pm Winner Takes All 6.30pm Happy Hour 6-7pm Snooker 6.25pm 8 Ball 7 pm

22 Walking Club 9.30am Bolivia 12.30pm 8 Ball 2-4.30pm Membership Draws & Raffles 3.30 & 4.30pm

Indoor Bowls 7pm

23 Raffles 4pm $1,000 Draw 5.30-6.30pm Dinner for two draw 6.30pm After Raffles: Spin the Wheel to win $500

24

On the Big Screen

Lions Vs

All Blacks

25 4.30 -5.30pm: HAPPY HOUR

Country Music Club 1pm-3.30pm

Selwyn

& Debbie

4pm-7pm

26 Snooker 12.40pm Movie 1.30pm Jnr Chess 6.15 - 7.15pm Senior Chess 7.30 - 9.30pm Indoor Bowls 7pm

27 Saygo 9.15 -10.15am Walking Club 9.30am Cards 1pm Bus to Pyes Pa 1.45pm Trivia Evening 7pm

28 Womens Section 1.30pm Membership Draw & Raffles 5.30 & 6.30pm Winner Takes All 6.30pm Happy Hour 6-7pm Snooker 6.25pm 8 Ball 7pm

29 Walking Club 9.30am Bolivia 12.30pm 8 Ball 2-4.30pm Membership Draws & Raffles 3.30 & 4.30pm

Indoor Bowls 7pm

30 Raffles 4pm $1,000 Draw 5.30-6.30pm Dinner for two draw 6.30pm After Raffles: Spin the Wheel to win $500

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