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ANZAC Day Service 2024

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On Thursday 25th April, Revesby Workers’ Club hosted a memorable ANZAC Day event, drawing nearly 300 community members, including the Padstow Rotary Club, Revesby Workers Little Athletics, St. Luke’s Primary School, and many others. The morning began with a march from the Bankstown YMCA to the Revesby Workers’ Club Cenotaph, led by the 9th Regiment of the Royal Australian Artillery, followed by the Governor Macquarie Memorial Pipe Band, with over 200 participants from diverse backgrounds joining the march.

At 10:45 am, the service commenced, with Vice President Christine Butters opening proceedings, followed by President Daryl Melham, and readings from Directors Christine Benham and Linda Downey, along with Ray Devnie from the RSL Sub-branch. Following the service, attendees returned to the Club for an ANZAC Day morning tea function.

A special thanks to our management and staff who worked tirelessly in orchestrating the service and thanks to all of the club members and community who attended to show respect and honour our veterans and their families in the local district.

‘They shall grow not old,

As we that are left grow old:

Age shall not weary them,

Nor the years condemn

At the going down of the sun

And in the morning,

We will remember them’

Seniors Christmas Concert 2023

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Seniors Christmas Concert 2023

Revesby Workers’ Club once again held its Seniors Christmas Concert on Tuesday 12 December 2023.

This popular annual event attracts over 400 senior members to enjoy a 2-course menu followed by a series of live festive performances and special guest appearances.

This year’s members were greeted by the one and only Mrs Claus and were gifted with our Revesby Workers’ 2024 Calendars. MC Jace opened the concert with the National Anthem, followed by speeches from our Club President Daryl Melham and Vice President Christine Butters.

Suzanna Mirana started the show off with “River Deep”, “Santa Baby”, “Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer” and “We Wish you a Merry Christmas” which was followed by Robert Jeffery singing “Ain’t no Mountain”, “Please Mr Postman” , “I’ll be There” , “Last Christmas” , “My Girl” , and ”Shout” to name a few.

Jace, Sheryl, Suzanna and Robert ended the concert with “I’m Dreaming Of A White Christmas” and “Jingle Bells”.

Thank you to everyone who attended the concert. Revesby Workers’ Club wishes you and your families a very safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

See you at next years Seniors Christmas Concert!

MEMBER ANNIVERSARY 2023

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Membership Anniversary 2023

On Thursday 26 October, Revesby Workers’ Club held a special event for our members who celebrated their 25, 40 and 50 year member anniversary.

The event started with an afternoon tea for our 40 and 50 year members followed by a dinner for our 25 year members. Club President Daryl Melham, along with the Club’s Directors were present to congratulate all members who attended.

Our 40 & 50 year members were gifted a certificate, pin and a Revesby Workers’ Club “True to our Traditions” History book or USB and our 25 year members were gifted a certificate and pin. Congratulations to all our members who celebrated this milestone and hope to see you again in the next event.

Check out the photos from the event below!

40 & 50 Year Anniversary Morning Tea

25 Year Anniversary Dinner

Vale William Pearce (Foundation Member #68)

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Vale William Pearce (Foundation Member #68)

It is great sadness that we advise our members of the passing of Foundation Member William “Bill” Pearce on 3 July 2023 aged 97. Bill was one of the Club’s 8 remaining Foundation Members and living local, he still frequented the Club when he was able.

As a young married man having moved into Sphinx Avenue with his wife Jean, both Bill and Jean established themselves in the community where Bill became a member of the Workers’ Club. He enjoyed socialising in the Sports Bar, playing snooker and darts and always had a bet on a Saturday with friends. When Bill reached retirement age, he celebrated with his family in the old dining room upstairs in the Club as you can see highlighted in the photo on the right. Upon losing his wife Jean in 1991, Bill became a regular golfer and with that came beers after each game in the Sports Bar with his golf buddies. The Club became such a great support for Bill in his later years since becoming a widow.

Bill was always very proud of the Revesby Workers’ Club, acknowledging the work within the community that it did and he always sang the praises of the staff and Directors and felt very proud to be part of the history and day to day life of such a great Community Club.

Melbourne Cup 2022

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Melbourne Cup Lunch 2022

In celebration of the 2022 Melbourne Cup, Revesby Workers’ Club held a special lunch for our members on Tuesday 1 November.

Guests enjoyed a pre-function Aperol Spritz and Canapes on the Bridge, followed by a mouth-watering  share style lunch in Element with Live music  by AM2PM duo. Members were also given amazing prizes for best dressed male, best dressed female and best fascinator!

Photos from the fun filled day are below!!

Member Anniversary 2022

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Member Anniversary 2022

On Thursday 27 October, Revesby Workers’ Club held a special event for our members who celebrated their 25, 40 and 50 year member anniversary.

The event started with a morning tea for our 40 and 50 year members followed by a dinner for our 25 year members. Club President Daryl Melham, along with the Club’s Directors were present to congratulate all members who attended.

Our 40 & 50 year members were gifted a certificate, pin and a Revesby Workers’ Club “True to our Traditions” History book and our 25 year members were gifted a certificate and pin. Congratulations to all our members who celebrated this milestone and hope to see you again in the next event.

Check out the photos from the event below!

40 & 50 Year Anniversary Morning Tea

25 Year Anniversary Dinner

Vale Alan (Dick) Moroney

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Revesby Workers’ Club Life Member and former Club Director.

It is with a heavy heart that we notify our members of the passing of Alan (Dick) Moroney who passed away on Saturday 9 October 2021 age 93.

Affectionately known as Dick, a name he adopted from his father Richard when he was just a young boy, he was nicknamed ‘Little Dick’ and didn’t know his true name was Alan until he attended school.

He joined Revesby Workers’ Club in 1967, was a Director from 21 September 1997 until 24 September 2006, whereby he was the Liaison Director for Mixed Indoor Bowls, Darts and Garden Club.

Shortly after commencing his directorship he was appointed the Clubs alternate delegate in 1997 to the Federation of Community, Sports and Workers Clubs.

A dedicated member of Club’s Charity Fundraising Committee, he was awarded Life Membership for his considerable and ongoing contributions to the Club, and recently named a Life Member of the Labor Party.

Alan (Dick) Moroney will be fondly missed.

 

Jim Finn Memorial Plaque Unveiled

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Wednesday 7 October 2020, we paid tribute to the late Jim Finn, by unveiling a memorial plaque at the Revesby Workers’ Club Cenotaph that he was so instrumental in establishing. The Cenotaph is an important part of the Revesby Workers’ Club, established after the folding of the Hero’s Hill Sub-Branch, and remains a focal point of all commemorative and remembrance events that occur.

Jim’s plaque now stands as a reminder to his dedication to the RSL’s Sub-Branch and Revesby Workers’ Club (Badge 311). He is honoured at the Cenotaph as the first memorial service held for a member of the Revesby Workers’ Club.