Saturday, August 17, 2024

We go All Out for our Members

---- We open most Fridays from 5 pm. Everyone is welcome ----Recently Esther, one of our members had her 99th birthday, a special occasion in anyone's diary. Esther is a World War II Army veteran known to every other member and highly regarded.

Sadly, I couldn't be present as much as I would have liked to have been but feedback from those who were was that it was a spectacular birthday party enjoyed by many members and Esther's family. It's not every day one turns 99!

Esther was picked up by a member in a vintage vehicle and driven to The Hut like a Queen. As she entered, this was the scene she saw:
Several of our members spent hours (literally) pulling streamers through the ceiling and preparing everything the day before which is when I took these photos. 

No doubt someone had to dismantle the streamers and other things after the event. We are forever grateful to those members.

Apparently, the birthday veteran did a bit of dancing and was so impressed with the singer that she asked if she could book him for her 100th. I'm sure he agreed.

Now, that's what I call planning!

When she attends The Hut on Friday evenings, she always has a nip of brandy and I noticed last night that she now has a beautiful inscribed, personal brandy glass that will be waiting for her when she arrives.

Editor

PS: You don't have to be a 99-year-old veteran to join us on Friday evenings. If you're 18 or older and support the objects of the RSL, we'd love to have you join our happy family. See the Membership tab above for details.

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

---- We open most Fridays from 5 pm. Everyone is welcome ---- On Sunday, 18th August 24, it is the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan during the Vietnam War. It also marks Vietnam Veterans Day. 

We will raise the flag at our Hut in the Tanunda Recreation Park and hold a BBQ for members of RSL Tanunda, veterans, and especially Vietnam Veterans who live within the Barossa Valley region or who are visiting.

The BBQ will commence at 12 midday and you will be asked for an optional monetary donation to help with costs.

Lest we forget.