CROWN COACHES SOCIAL CLUB INC.,

“VIBES”.

APRIL EDITION 2010 .

The footy tipping season has gotten off to a great start with many, many footy tippers. Who will be the lucky punter to be the first name on the “Inese Chiron Memorial Shield?
 
The Annual General Meeting and Dinner Dance is looming – 31 July 2010. This year will see the event being helad at the Chirnside Park Country Club. Things are gearing up to be a great evening. Further details concerning this event can be found on the website or later in the newsletter. Committee elections will be held on this night and we are seeking dedicated, hardworking members.

We have some great events coming up but here’s a little of what’s happened since February……

WINERY WANDERS

On Saturday 13 March 2010 the first Winery Wander
departed the depot for a great day. First stop was BIANCHET WINERY,
where some early wine tasting, coffee and for some breakfast. They have
the best PORT….well it tasted good at 10.30am. The group then moved on to YILEENA PARK. The proprietors, Bob and Diane were very welcoming. A truly great morning tea and some fabulous stories from Bob about the Black Saturday fires saw the group relaxing over wine, totally enthralled with his storytelling. Quick stop in Yarra Glen before moving to HELENS HILL where once again there was ample time to sample and enjoy a quiet glass or two amongst beautiful surroundings. The off to KELLYBROOK winery to complete the tour. After tasting of ciders, wines, ports and apple brandy we settled under the shade of a large tree to enjoy a glass of what took our fancy and for some, devour “MERLOT” chocolate.

A BIG THANKYOU TO GRAEME GREEN FOR DRIVING.

On Saturday 27 2010, the second leg of the tour departed the depot under the careful guidance of TREVOR MCDONALD. This group had a fantastic day and if the grapevine is correct, were quite heavy buyers of the bottled stuff.

A BIG THANKYOU TO TREVOR MCDONALD FOR DRIVING.

SUNDAY MARKETS.

To date we have visited Williamstown Market and Healesville Market. Whilst the numbers have been small each group have been delighted with the trip.
A BIG THANKYOU TO CHRIS BELL (WILLIAMSTOWN) AND MARTIN POTTER (HEALESVILLE) FOR DRIVING OUR GROUPS SAFELY.

CIDER FESTIVAL – KELLYBROOK.

On Saturday 1st May a cheerful band of merrymakers set out for Kellybrook winery to delight in the Cider Festival. The bus was parked and a huge oak tree was found for shelter, as it turned out there was no rain just sunshine and a lot of very merry people. There were cider tastings as well as wine tastings, curries to be had or if you fancied a ploughman’s lunch, or a pie. Toffee apples and apple pies for the sweet tooth. There were dancers and entertainers and a storyteller. All in all a great day!
A VERY BIG THANKYOU TO LIZ MCDONALD FOR DRIVING.
       

MONTHLY DRAW WINNERS

MARCH    -  Denise Iodema/Ken Jackson
APRIL   - Max and Judy Bullen

Congratulations to all our winners.

MARKET TRIP.

Wednesday 19 May – Caribbean Market, Scoresby.

Cost  FREE , Coach departs Nunawading at no later than 10.15am and
will return from the market at 1.00pm sharp.
Contact  - Kristina Govic.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

Saturday 24 July 2010 – The Cuckoo Restaurant, Olinda.
Cost $45 per head which includes bus travel from the depot.
Coach will depart Nunawading at 11.15am. Drinks at own cost from venue.

A $10 PER HEAD, NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT IS REQIRED BY 1 JULY TO SECURE YOUR PLACE.
Contact – Graeme Green, Jean Aldridge or Kylie Foulger.

WEEKEND GETAWAY

Saturday 12 June to Monday 14 June 2010- Echuca/Moama
Cost $320 per couple or $135 single.

This includes 2 nights’ accommodation, light breakfast each morning,
BBQ dinner on the Saturday evening, 2 course luncheon on the paddle steamer,
 MS Maryann and return coach travel. Singles please note this will be triple share
accommodation. All other meals, drinks etc at personal expense.

Coach will depart from the depot at 9.30am, morning tea stop at Heathecote.

Plenty of free time in Echuca/Moama. Departing Monday morning for return via SPC Shepparton for lunch and free time with arvo tea stop at Mitchellton winery. If you wish you can go by train – this needs to be booked personally by attendees through VLine.

A NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF $50  PER COUPLE OR $15 PER SINGLE REQUIRED BY 17TH MAY TO SECURE YOUR PLACE WITH FINAL PAYMENT DUE NO LATER THAN 31 MAY 2010.
Contact – Sandy Bell, Brian Woodward, Terri Williams – 9845 1400.

AGM AND DINNER DANCE

Saturday 31 July 2010 – 6.00pm to Midnight.
Cost $25 Members $40 Non members.

This includes pre dinner drinks, three course meal and nibbles on arrival prior to the meeting. Drinks at bar prices. Door prizes and lots of other fun to be had on the night.
Guests are asked to arrive at 6.00pm for pre dinner drinks and canapés.
Annual General Meeting commence at 6.45pm sharp and conclude at 7.45pm. 2010/2011 Committee elections will also be conducted during this meeting.
Dinner Dance will commence at 7.50pm with entrée being served.
Dress Code for the evening – Evening Wear for the ladies and Lounge/Dinner Suit for the men.

A  NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF $10 PER HEAD REQUIRED BY NO LATER THAN 15  JUNE WITH FINAL PAYMENT DUE NO LATER THAN 13 JULY 2010
Contact Sandy Bell or Brian Woodward – 9845 1400

If there are any members who run a business or know of anyone who would like to advertise in our newsletter and our new booklet about to be released, would you kindly contact John Ashton (Coach 69) or Terri Williams to discuss.

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Financial Social Club members have access to discounts at Cadbury’s and Cash and Carry. If you are wishing to use these services please consult a committee member.

BYE FOR NOW!