Capers for 29 November 2012 - Forestville RSL Club

WIDOWS
Only 11 days until our “Christmas Luncheon” on Monday 10 December – 12.00 for 12.30pm.
Have you placed your name on the list?? If not, please contact Secretary, Margaret on 9452 5561 by Monday 3
December, so catering arrangements can be made.
To those members not in the best of health, we are thinking of you and wish you a fast recovery.
VALE – SHIRLEY HENDERSON
Shirley passed away on Tuesday the 20 November, aged 86 years. Shirley became a member of
our group in 2007 and stayed a member until her health prevented her attending our meetings.
She was a great lady and will be remembered by her many friends. We extend our deepest
condolences to her family. R.I.P.
Secretary, Margaret
WOMENS AUXILIARY
The next meeting of the Women’s Auxiliary will be Monday 3 rd December at 12.30pm Instead of a Xmas
luncheon we will be celebrating Xmas after our meeting. The afternoon will consist of light
entertainment of Xmas carols and a Line Dance demonstration (plus instructions for all to
enjoy). The cost will be $10 per person for hot finger food and refreshments. Please contact
Barbara if unable to attend
Instead of our Trading Table we will be holding a Xmas fair. Bring along items suitable to buy as Xmas giftsjewellery-chocolates-and
home-made biscuits etc. Come dressed for the Festive Season.
President Barbara
WOMEN'S BOWLS
Tuesday 27th November - McGrath Day
Forty players competed in today's event which was very generously sponsored by McGrath Real Estate. The
popular format was 2 games of 10 ends. At lunch time McGrath representative Andrew Toohey presented the
overall winners and runners-up with their prizes.
Congratulations to the following teams -
Overall Winners - S. Allen, C. Flint & A. Millynn (skip) 22 1/2 points
Overall Runners-up - B. Wright, G. Graham (skip) 22 points
1st Game Winner - E. Willis, B. Harvey, B. Nalder (skip)
1st Game Runners-up - E. Beazley, B. Jaramaz, M. North (skip)
2nd Game Winner - E. Newham, T. Boyle, J. Wood (skip)
2nd Game Runners-up - B. Gattas, J. Carty, L. Foster (skip)
Today's lucky lunch/green fees was won by Pauline Proctor. Caryl Flint won the
Christmas ham raffle and Gwen Graham won the second prize.
Men's and Ladies Bowls Joint Christmas Function will be held on Wednesday 5th December commencing at
12 noon with a light lunch. Cost is $7. Dress Mufti.
Christmas Lunch & Presentation Day will be held on 11th December. Cost is $30, Gwen Graham is now
collecting the money. Hampers will be made up for lucky door prizes and the Committee kindly request
donations from members to fill the hampers. Some examples of preferred items are - wine, chocolates, nuts,
bon bons, cheese, biscuits etc. Next Tuesday (4th December) is the final day to receive donations. Thank you
to our members who have already donated items.
Umpire & Measuring Course - As mentioned in last week’s Capers Peter Robson will be conducting an Umpire
& Measuring Course. The course will commence on Tuesday 5th February 2013 and run over 4 Tuesdays for
approximately 1 hour per session. We would love to gain some Umpires but more importantly this is a great
opportunity for all members to learn the rules of the game especially with Pennants coming up.
Final bowls day for 2012 is on 18th December. Cost is $5. Dress mufti.
Grey Power