Be happy. August. Cover Story. e news SIMPLE TIPS TO HELP YOU BE HAPPY THE HOPPERS CLUB ACKNOWLEDGES THE SUPPORT OF OUR PLATINUM SPONSORS:

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1 PAGE 27 August e news 98 Cover Story Be happy 10 SIMPLE TIPS TO HELP YOU BE HAPPY THE HOPPERS CLUB ACKNOWLEDGES THE SUPPORT OF OUR PLATINUM SPONSORS:

2 2 e news August hoppersclub.com.au /HoppersClub

3 e news August contents I NSIDE HIGHLIGHTS 2 T ALKING ABOUT OUR CLUB 4 7 Y UM C OVER STORY L IVE ENTERTAINMENT K ID S ZONE C OMMUNITY MINDED S AVE THE DATE T AKE ME HERE 36 THE HOPPERS CLUB ACKNOWLEDGES THE SUPPORT OF OUR PLATINUM SPONSORS: PLATINUM SPONSORS reception@hoppersclub.com.au

4 4 e news August 2017 Michael T ALKING ABOUT OUR CLUB SMOKE FREE OUTDOOR DINING Members, please be advised, under the Tobacco Act 1987, smoking is banned in all outdoor dining areas from 1 August The impact of this decision will mean, food other than snacks cannot be consumed in the following two areas of the Club where smoking is currently permitted: Outdoor East terrace leading from the TAB and Sports Lounge. Outdoor West terrace leading from the Function Room. With regards to what constitutes a snack, a snack is a pre-packaged food such as potato chips, nuts and chocolate bars. Snacks also include uncut and unpeeled fruit. As most members would be aware there is compelling rationale and strong support for smoke-free outdoor dining. Reasons include: Protect the community from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke; De-normalise smoking behaviours, which is particularly important for discouraging children from taking up smoking; hoppersclub.com.au /HoppersClub

5 e news August T Support people who have recently quit smoking or who are trying to quit, and Improve Victorian s outdoor dining experience. In anticipation of the introduction of this ban, the Club has established for members and guests a smoke-free outdoor dining area. This area can be accessed via the Outdoor East Terrace. Please be further advised, State Government Inspectors will be enforcing this ban and on-the-spot fines may apply to an individual who smokes in an outdoor dining area and to the person in charge of the venue at that time. If further clarification is required, please do not hesitate to speak to any member of staff. Michael Lewis Chief Executive Officer reception@hoppersclub.com.au

6 6 e news August 2017 T ALKING ABOUT OUR CLUB Congratulations Olga On turning 100 years old. On behalf of the Board, Management and Staff at the Hoppers Club, we would like to congratulate Mrs Olga Sliwinski on reaching a hundred years of age. Mrs Olga Sliwinski has become an Honorary Member of the Hoppers Crossing Club hoppersclub.com.au /HoppersClub

7 e news August T NOMINATE YOUR HOPPERS HERO TODAY Who will it be? Our Hopper s Hero Staff reward program is your opportunity to nominate a staff member who you think has gone above and beyond for yourself and the Club. Help us by nominating today. Nomination forms and our entry box can be found at reception. Don t let your favourite staff member go unrewarded. NOMINATE TODAY! What is your position at The Hoppers Club? Gaming Attendant How long have you worked at The Club? Just over a month What do you like most about The Club? The people I get to work with Next holiday destination? Still deciding, but hopefully an overseas adventure When you eat at The Club, what is your favourite thing to order? Pulled pork burger Best advice you ever received? You always have to take the good with the bad. A MINUTE WITH AMEE reception@hoppersclub.com.au

8 8 e news August 2017 Available 7 days a week! GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS AVAILABLE DELICIOUS DESSERTS From Café Xpress 180* hoppersclub.com.au /HoppersClub

9 e news August Y Sid s CORNER WINTER VEGETABLE SOUP WITH SPINACH & PARMESAN DUMPLINGS Preparation time: 30min Serves 4 INGREDIENTS Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 leek, trimmed, thickly sliced 4 garlic cloves, peeled 2 teaspoons mixed spice 2 teaspoons sweet paprika 2 desiree potatoes, peeled, cut into 2cm pieces 2 parsnips, peeled, thickly sliced 2 baby fennel, trimmed, cut into wedges 2 sprigs fresh sage 400g can whole peeled tomatoes 3 cups vegetable stock 500g Kent pumpkin, cut into 3cm pieces Spinach and parmesan dumplings 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 250g packet frozen spinach, thawed 1/2 cup grated parmesan 2/3 cup milk 50g butter, melted METHOD DIFFICULTY: EASY Step 1 -Heat oil in large heavy-based saucepan over medium-high heat. Add leek and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 4 minutes or until leek has softened. Add mixed spice and paprika. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add potato, parsnip, fennel and sage. Stir to combine. Add tomatoes, stock and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer. Cook, covered, for 10 minutes. Add pumpkin. Cook for a further 5 minutes or until vegetables are almost tender. Remove and discard sage sprigs. Step 2 -Meanwhile, make spinach and parmesan dumplings. Sift flour into a bowl. Make a well in the centre. Squeeze excess moisture from the spinach. Add spinach, parmesan, milk and butter to flour. Stir to form a soft dough. Roll into 12 balls. Step 3 - Top soup with dumplings. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, covered, for 20 minutes or until dumplings are cooked through. Serve. RECIPE OF THE MONTH reception@hoppersclub.com.au

10 10 e-news August 2017 Food Tips Nausea can be helped by drinking Ginger tea. Fresh lemon juice will remove onion scent from hands. f To help avoid teary eyes when cutting onions, cut them under cold water or briefly place them in the freezer before cutting. UM Y MEMBERS ONLY SPECIALS check out our monthly specials in the bottle shop hoppersclub.com.au /HoppersClub

11 e-news August Y EVERY NIGHT IS SOMETHING HOPPERS CLUB reception@hoppersclub.com.au

12 12 e-news August 2017 f Y UM Morning Coffee Tips Water in Coffee that is too hot will extract the compounds in coffee that make it taste bitter rather than pleasant. Use Good Water. Serious coffee lovers will avoid tap water with chlorine or off flavours and use bottled spring water or activated charcoal /carbon filters on their taps. 2 IN THE MEMBER S GAMING ROOM hoppersclub.com.au /HoppersClub

13 e-news August Y UM THURSDAY NIGHT IS MEMBER S SEAFOOD NIGHT! 4 GREAT CHOICES ONLY $19.95 SEE OUR STAFF FOR MORE DETAILS CAFÉ XPRESS 180 MEET OUR TOASTED SANDWICH FROM $3 SEE OUR STAFF FOR MORE DETAILS SOMETHING YUM EVERY DAY reception@hoppersclub.com.au

14 14 e-news August 2017 f powerful foods Apples are high in fibre, vitamin C & numerous antioxidants. Avocados are loaded with fiber, potassium & Vitamin C. Garlic is incredibly healthy, contains allicin with powerful biological effects including improved immune function. Y UM hoppersclub.com.au /HoppersClub

15 e-news August Y SOMETHING YUM EVERY NIGHT reception@hoppersclub.com.au

16 16 e-news August 2017 hoppersclub.com.au /HoppersClub

17 e-news August Y UM SOMETHING FOR EVERY CARVERY LOVER reception@hoppersclub.com.au

18 18 e news August 2017 Cover Story BE HAPPY 10 Tips to help you If you spend your whole life waiting for the storm, you ll never enjoy the sunshine ~ Morris West And it s true. Ever wondered how it would feel to be happy, wild and free? These tips are not all going to apply to everyone, however some might help to truly pursue your own personal happiness. 1. Write out a list of the simple things that give you pleasure. For example, I love having my morning coffee, just looking out onto the garden. What are some of your simple things? 2. Get Moving. Maybe you like the openness & relaxation you feel after an exercise class, you may enjoy walking your dog. Whatever it is, getting out and about is great. 3. Eat Light. Support your body, mind & spirit with simple meals 3 times a day. Eating light helps us to feel lighter and also increases concentration, digestion, energy levels and productivity. 4. Take a cold shower. Not for everyone, but here are some of the benefits of cold showers: Improves circulation, relieves depression, keeps skin & hair healthy, increases testosterone & fertility, increases energy and well-being. 5. Talk less, and when you do, have noble conversation. When you hang out with your friends & loved ones, learn to love the spaces in the conversation. Listen to their tone as they share, rather than tune out and think about how you re going to respond. 6. Get 10 minutes of sun a day. Research shows there is a relationship with low Vitamin D levels and poor health, such as frail bones, multiple sclerosis & prostate cancer. Let the sunshine in! 7. Create. Even if you don t consider yourself an artist, there are so many ways to express your creativity. Cook with a loved one, dance in your living room, sing in the car, learn a new joke. Be happy, wild & free. hoppersclub.com.au /HoppersClub

19 e news August be happy 8. Turn off the TV. Rather than just watch the TV, use your time more mindfully. Read, walk, meet up with friends, join a group or class. Use your time to connect to others and yourself. Jump in, do something different & spontaneous. 9. Enjoy nature. Find the nature that is all around you and take the time to really see it. Have a look at yourself as you witness nature and appreciate it s growth and timing. 10. Know the simple truth. With enthusiasm & confidence, state what you know to be true about your authentic self. Ask yourself What is true about myself right at this moment? If you say it enough times it becomes more true. Take in all the good things about you. And smile, just smile, as you realise that it s not too hard to be happy. There are plenty of smiles in the road ahead. And plenty more ideas to help you with your happiness. The beauty is just in finding out what they all are. Happy Smiling reception@hoppersclub.com.au

20 20 e-news August 2017 A L IVE ENTERTAINMENT SAMPLER at a glance the Soft Lounge Tuesdays from 6pm live entertainment throughout the week for our members & their guests REMEMBER TO HAVE A LOOK AT OUR POSTERS OR ASK STAFF FOR FULL DETAILS BETTS & BOON You won t be disappointed when Betts & Boon perform live in the Soft Lounge when TUE 29TH AUGUST where SOFT LOUNGE CAROL TAWEEL Entertaining Australian audiences for over 20 years. Don t miss Carol when FRI 25TH AUGUST where BADEN S BISTRO MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS The Hoppers Club welcomes new and returning members. New Memberships and Membership Renewals are now available at reception expiring 30th June hoppersclub.com.au /HoppersClub

21 e-news August L FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL reception@hoppersclub.com.au

22 22 e-news August 2017 f L IVE ENTERTAINMENT ALL WEEK.. did you know? 11% of people in the world are left handed. Unless food is mixed with Saliva, you can t taste it. The most commonly used letter in the alphabet is the letter e Cats spend 66% of their life asleep. The only continent with no active volcanoes is Australia. Lonely Planet for travellers is based in Australia. MEMBERS DRAW UPDATES* WINNERS: RAY SMITH TUESDAY: $ 500 THURSDAY: $2000 *correct at time of printing THE CROSSING BAR soft lounge & sports bar menus PREMIUM WINE COCKTAILS BOTTLED BEER CRAFT BEER HAPPY HOUR TUESDAYS 6-7pm THU/FRIDAYS 6-7pm SATURDAYS pm MORNING MELODIES The Retro Girls 10AM 11.45AM TUESDAY 12th SEPTEMBER BINGO WEDNESDAYS HOSTED BY IAN RAWLINGS hoppersclub.com.au /HoppersClub

23 e-news August L FEATURED reception@hoppersclub.com.au

24 6 e-news July e-news August 2017 Kid s Menu K ID S ZONE FUN STUFF NEW KID S MENU kid s can try out our brand new menu for only $7.50 when BISTRO HOURS where BADEN S BISTRO KIDS UNDER 12 PLAY AREA at the back of Baden s bistro is a special play area for kids. when OPENING HOURS where BADEN S BISTRO hoppersclub.com.au hoppersclub.com.au /HoppersClub /HoppersClub

25 e-news e-news August July A at a glance New Kid s Menu SASH Last Friday of every month. Just for the kids. Fantastic Kids Play Area in Baden s Bistro REMEMBER TO ASK OUR FRIENDLY STAFF FOR FULL DETAILS K KID S ENTERTAINMENT Clown or Face Painter or Balloon Man alternating every Friday night. when FRIDAY NIGHTS where BADEN S BISTRO SASH LAST FRIDAY from 6pm Sash is here, singing & dancing especially for the kids when FRI 25TH AUGUST where BADEN S BISTRO CAN YOU SPOT THE 5 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THESE 2 PICTURES? ACTIVITIES JUST FOR YOU! reception@hoppersclub.com.au reception@hoppersclub.com.au

26 26 e-news August 2017 C OMMUNITY MINDED HOPPERS REWARDS HOPPERS CLUB REWARDS hoppersclub.com.au /HoppersClub

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28 28 e-news August 2017 C OMMUNITY MINDED HOPPERS REWARDS HOPPERS CLUB REWARDS hoppersclub.com.au /HoppersClub

29 C e-news August MUST PRESENT VOUCHER TO REDEEM OFFER

30 30 e-news August 2017 TAKE PART C OMMUNITY MINDED fun facts f Before 1850, golf balls were made of leather and were stuffed with feathers. The Olympic flag was designed in The game of tennis was originally played with bare hands The grass at Wimbledon was kept 2 inches long until 1949 when a player was bitten by a snake. Kite flying is a professional sport in Thailand. Racehorses have been known to wear out new shoes in 1 race. hoppersclub.com.au /HoppersClub

31 e-news August C ARPET BOWLS FOR ALL ABILITIES Carpet bowls, a place to be if you are looking for a passive activity and participate in the enjoyment and camaraderie for three hours a day twice a week. Let me introduce you to Carpet Bowls for All Abilities, we are a group of likeminded people who enjoy the challenge of learning new skills or reinventing old skills, making new friends or re-establishing old friends, we also enjoy a coffee or tea while bowling and chatting with other members. Carpet Bowls is open to everyone with or without disabilities of any age between 30 and 130, we can supply all disability aids for those who have disabilities and for those who have never played bowls coaching is available, or you may just want to be a member and join with those of us who like to chat over a coffee. You are more than welcome to call in any morning to watch our activities and enjoy a chat over a cup of coffee and a biscuit. By joining our club you are able to participate in the many other programs such as lunches, and daily members draw to name a few. Carpet Bowls for All Abilities meet every Monday & Friday morning between 9.15am & 12 noon at The Hoppers Club Pannam Drive Hoppers Crossing. You must be a Member of the Hoppers Club before we can accept your nomination for membership. For further information call Wally Martin or if you prefer wwallym@bigpond.com with Carpet Bowls in the subject line Ron Eggleton Chairman. WHY NOT JOIN A SUB CLUB TODAY? reception@hoppersclub.com.au

32 32 e-news August 2017 C MON 7 PARMAS OF THE WORLD ONLY $15 SENIOR S NIGHT ONLY $11.50 MON 14 PARMAS OF THE WORLD ONLY $15 SENIOR S NIGHT ONLY $11.50 MON 21 PARMAS OF THE WORLD ONLY $15 SENIOR S NIGHT ONLY $11.50 MON 28 PARMAS OF THE WORLD ONLY $15 SENIOR S NIGHT ONLY $11.50 TUE 1 ALL YOU CAN EAT CARVERY ONLY DINNER TROY SPORT S LOUNGE TUE 8 ALL YOU CAN EAT CARVERY ONLY DINNER MORNING MELODIES Ronny 10am ADAM SPORT S LOUNGE TUE 15 ALL YOU CAN EAT CARVERY ONLY DINNER MICHELLE SPORT S LOUNGE TUE 22 ALL YOU CAN EAT CARVERY ONLY DINNER TROY SPORT S LOUNGE TUE 29 ALL YOU CAN EAT CARVERY ONLY DINNER BETTS & SPORT S LOUNGE WED 2 THE ULTIMATE STEAK & SPUD NIGHT $21 BINGO 9.30AM WED 9 THE ULTIMATE STEAK & SPUD NIGHT $21 BINGO 9.30AM WED 16 THE ULTIMATE STEAK & SPUD NIGHT $21 BINGO 9.30AM WED 23 THE ULTIMATE STEAK & SPUD NIGHT $21 BINGO 9.30AM WED 30 THE ULTIMATE STEAK & SPUD NIGHT $21 BINGO 9.30AM hoppersclub.com.au /HoppersClub

33 e-news August THU 3 MEMBER S SEAFOOD NIGHT ONLY $19.95 KID S EAT FREE!* FRI 4 PIZZA & POT IN THE LOUNGE BAR ONLY $12.95 BADEN S BISTRO SAT 5 CHEF S SPECIAL NIGHT SEE OUR BOARD FOR DETAILS. BADEN S BISTRO SUN 6 ALL YOU CAN EAT 3- COURSE CARVERY ONLY $18.95 THU 10 MEMBER S SEAFOOD NIGHT ONLY $19.95 KID S EAT FREE!* THU 17 MEMBER S SEAFOOD NIGHT ONLY $19.95 KID S EAT FREE!* FRI 11 PIZZA & POT IN THE LOUNGE BAR ONLY $12.95 ALEX +BALLOON MAN FOR THE KIDS BADEN S BISTRO FRI 18 PIZZA & POT IN THE LOUNGE BAR ONLY $ MANNY FOR THE KIDS DAVE BADEN S BISTRO SAT 12 CHEF S SPECIAL NIGHT SEE OUR BOARD FOR DETAILS. WILDE pm BADEN S BISTRO SAT 19 CHEF S SPECIAL NIGHT SEE OUR BOARD FOR DETAILS. FEELIN BADEN S BISTRO SUN 13 ALL YOU CAN EAT 3- COURSE CARVERY ONLY $18.95 LUNCH & DINNER SUN 20 ALL YOU CAN EAT 3- COURSE CARVERY ONLY $18.95 THU 24 MEMBER S SEAFOOD NIGHT ONLY $19.95 KID S EAT FREE!* FRI 25 PIZZA & POT IN THE LOUNGE BAR ONLY $12.95 CAROL + SASH FOR THE KIDS BADEN S BISTRO SAT 26 CHEF S SPECIAL NIGHT SEE OUR BOARD FOR DETAILS. BADEN S BISTRO SUN 27 ALL YOU CAN EAT 3- COURSE CARVERY ONLY $18.95 THU 31 MEMBER S SEAFOOD NIGHT ONLY $19.95 KID S EAT FREE!* YOUR AUGUST WHAT S ON New Sport Bar times: Monday- Wednesday Thursday & Sunday Friday Saturday 12-2pm & pm 12-2pm & pm pm & pm 12-9pm reception@hoppersclub.com.au

34 34 e-news August 2017 TUE 1 No bowls S WED 2 Social 12.30pm POOL 7.30pm DARTS 7.30pm Function Room MON 7 CARPET BOWLS All Abilities Function Room 9am 12pm 7.30pm Function Room TUE 8 No bowls WED 9 Social 12.30pm POOL 7.30pm DARTS 7.30pm Function Room S AVE THE DATE Calendar is subject to change. Please contact each sub-club for further information. MON 14 CARPET BOWLS All Abilities Function Room 9am 12pm 7.30pm Function Room MON 21 CARPET BOWLS All Abilities Function Room 9am 12pm 7.30pm Function Room MON 28 CARPET BOWLS All Abilities Function Room 9am 12pm 7.30pm Function Room TUE 15 No bowls TUE 22 No bowls TUE 29 No bowls WED 16 Social 12.30pm POOL 7.30pm DARTS 7.30pm Function Room WED 23 Social 12.30pm POOL 7.30pm DARTS 7.30pm Function Room WED 30 Social 12.30pm POOL 7.30pm DARTS 7.30pm Function Room hoppersclub.com.au /HoppersClub

35 e-news August THU 3 SOCIAL am 7.30pm Function Room FRI 4 CARPET BOWLS All Abilities Function Room 9am 12pm SAT 5 SWIMMING Aqua Pulse 8am-9am SOCIAL 12.30PM SUN 6 THU 10 SOCIAL am 7.30pm Function Room FRI 11 CARPET BOWLS All Abilities Function Room 9am 12pm SAT 12 SWIMMING Aqua Pulse 8am-9am SOCIAL 12.30PM SUN 13 GOLF MELTON 1ST ROUND CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Tee 7.30 am SOCIAL TRAVEL THU 17 SOCIAL am 7.30pm Function Room FRI 18 CARPET BOWLS All Abilities Function Room 9am 12pm SAT 19 SWIMMING Aqua Pulse 8am-9am SOCIAL 12.30PM SUN 20 THU 24 SOCIAL am 7.30pm Function Room THU 31 SOCIAL am 7.30pm Function Room FRI 25 CARPET BOWLS All Abilities Function Room 9am 12pm SAT 26 SWIMMING Aqua Pulse 8am-9am SOCIAL 12.30PM SUN 27 GOLF ELCHO PARK Tee 7.30 am SOCIAL TRAVEL MEMBERS 4.30PM BOWLS CLUB 28TH OPENING OF THE GREENS 2017/2018 AM YOUR AUGUST CALENDAR reception@hoppersclub.com.au

36 36 e-news August 2017 A T AKE ME HERE CONTACTS at a glance 5 Km radius of the club call reception to order Service for our members & their guests DRIVERS WILL EXTEND THE HOURS OF SERVICE ON NIGHTS WHEN THERE IS DEMAND SOCIAL TRAVEL Daryl Bishop SWIMMING Sally Church VIETNAM VETS Glen Smith GOLF Michael Dunne POOL Al Brophy NETBALL Nicole Elliott COURTESY BUS operates Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays from 5pm to 10.30pm, to order call reception on conditions apply CARPET BOWLS (all abilities) Wally Martin DARTS Peter Murray Jan White Pannam Drive, Hoppers Crossing VIC