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Quiz night reminder, and Tennis!

A great big THANK YOU to those that helped out with the pool working bee. The team is working on getting the pool stable and ready to open, watch this space for news.

The tennis courts are currently undergoing some much needed TLC (weeding, lichen/moss, and removing all the leaf litter).  Megan reports that the courts will be ready at the end of November. 
The tennis club is an RCC sub-club, membership is $20 per year (after paying RCC membership) and keys are a one time payment of $15 (return your key when you renew your tennis membership next year and we’ll swap the key at no cost)

The tennis courts are available to key holders all year round.

Quiz Night – This Thursday, 14th November 6.45pm
Another chance to show off your groups knowledge, teams of 2-6.
$5 entry fee per team member.
Kitchen will be open with the usual offerings before & during the quiz
Prizes for the winning team of each round.
Overall prize for winning team.
Please register your team when arriving on the night (Open from 4.30pm)

  1. Universally Challenged
  2. I Am Not Fussy
  3. Wish To Know
  4. Smarty Pints
  5. Commotions
  6. The Undecided

Christmas Dinner – Friday, 6th December
Bookings are essential, $35.00 per person at the bar.
Reserve your spot now!

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AGM, Gumboots & Christmas Dinner

Time to Renew Your Membership!  Don’t forget to check your membership expiry date and renew your membership. Renewal forms are available on the bar. It’s a simple way to stay connected and support our community.

AGM – 25th October  Mark your calendars for our Annual General Meeting on the 25th of October. Please bring your membership card to attend. We’ll give all attendees a free raffle ticket! Vice President & Treasurer positions are up for election, as are all 6 committee member spots. Come have your say!

Gumboot Friday – 1st November  Join us for Gumboot Friday! Wear your gumboots or face a $5 fine; if you wear them, please donate $3. All proceeds from fines, donations, and raffles will go to the Gumboot Friday charity. There will be prizes for the shiniest boots, most worn out, best decorated, and spot prizes to be won!

Christmas Dinner – 6th December  Get ready for our Christmas dinner on the 6th of December. Bookings are essential, and it’s $35.00 per person at the bar. Reserve your spot soon!

Quiz Night – Date TBD Arn is working on our next Quiz night. Stay tuned for more details in the next newsletter.

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Arrr, thar be a Quiz Night on Wednesday!

Thank you to all those that participated in the Daffodil Day balloon tying event. It was most entertaining and a fun night for all.

We’ve got two events coming up for you, join in and show your continuing support of the club – All members (and guests) are welcome!

Quiz Night – Wednesday 11th September 6:45pm
Team size – minimum of 2, maximum of 6 per team
$5 entry fee per team member
Kitchen will be open with the usual offerings before & during the quiz
Prizes for each round team winner
Overall prize for winning team
Please register your team when arriving on the night

Pirate Night – Friday 20th September
Talk like a pirate day is a parody holiday created to have a bit of fun each year on the 19th of September – since it was created in the USA who are a day behind us, we’re celebrating on the Friday while they do.
Wear an eye patch, a hook or peg leg, a velvet coat, whatever makes you feel like a pirate.  I’m sure Pete has a tricorn hat or two in his vast collection.
Come along dressed and talking like a pirate, thar be prizes available me hearties!

Great to see the club busy on Friday nights, the burgers are still selling very well – particularly the Beer, Burger and chips $20 special (beef, fish, chicken or vegan patties)
The meat raffle will be available this Friday.
Ruakura Campus Clubs Inc Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held at the club on Friday, 25th of October 2024.  We’ll try and keep it short and to the point. If you have any nominations, questions or other business please submit them to rcc.admin@ruakura-club.co.nz prior to Friday, 11th of October 2024.

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HC Darts

Friday, 9th August 2024

The local darts club will be setting up some additional dart boards.

Come along and learn the sport or show off your skills.


Daffodil day is Friday, 30th August. We have Daffodils available for donations on the bar.

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HMC Soup Night

The Hamilton Marathon Clinic (Walkers and Runners) are holding an event at the clubrooms next Tuesday and you’re all invited.

Getting a bit low with this winter weather?

Join the HMC Runners and Walkers next Tuesday 23rd July 5.30 pm and reinvigorate yourself with a short walk/run followed by soup, dessert, hot drinks and great company.

Date: Tuesday, 23rd of July 2024
Time: 5:30pm

Cost: Free!

Location: RCC Meeting/Conference room

Dress Code: Something comfortable for a short walk or run.

Don’t be shy, they welcome all fitness levels.

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Pink Ribbon Mid-Winter Dinner

Date: Friday, 2nd of August
Time: Starting at 6:30pm for drinks
Join us for a cozy and delightful evening at our Mid-Winter Dinner!

Cost: $30 per person
Charity: $5 from each ticket will be donated to the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

Dress Code: Wear your winter best

Let’s come together to enjoy good food, great company, and support a wonderful cause.

Note: Book early as we have limited seating for only 50 people.

Bookings at the bar Wednesday, Thursday or Friday evenings!

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(All) Black Friday – 5th July

With the All Blacks taking on England in Dunedin this Saturday, show your support by wearing black on Friday.

Our usual burger & a beer deal, as well as vegetable soup and a bun will be available along with the meat raffle.

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Matariki – Thursday Night 

Hi everybody, a quick note to remind you all that we’re doing Friday night on Thursday as we’ll be closed on Friday for the Matariki weekend.

Thursday 27th June – pretend it’s Friday night!

We’re doing all our usual Friday night things on Thursday.
We’ll be running the meat raffle.
The kitchen will be open with the Beer, Burger and chips $20 Special (this is for either a beef, fish, chicken or vegan burger)
I expect Peter is also arranging for a Soup of the Week $6.00 with a bun – come along and check it out.

Thank you to everyone that showed up last Friday in their rugby jerseys and accoutrements.
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Friday 20th June – Rugby Jersey night!

Rugby Jersey night!

Wear your favourite rugby jersey or shirt, there will be prizes for the oldest, newest, most worn out and strangest.  Go The Chiefs!

We’ll also be holding the usual meat raffle.

Fridays kitchen special is a – Beer, Burger and chips for $20 (beef, fish, chicken or vegan options available) We also have our Soup of the Week (Vegetable) $6.00 with a bun – come along and check it out.

Thanks to everyone that made it along to the Mad Hatters night on Friday the 7th, there were a lot of interesting hats. Who knew how many Pete had managed to collect?

Celebrating with our friends at Workshop Brewing Co.

So here it is, our hundredth brew,

We went big with something new.

In honour of things that I hold dear,

Like big red snapper, gurnard and deer.

We celebrated this momentous day,

By brewing our inaugural Big Red IPA!

Matt was kind enough to supply us with a 30L keg of Big Red, their 100th brew.

Expect complex notes of spicy toffee, caramel and resinous pine balanced with an assertive lingering bitterness. Big malts, big hops, big beer! (it’s 8.2% ABV, drink responsibly)