Gifts of Giving … Delivered

Earlier this year we erected our Annual Giving Tree and the local community sure delivered. With the help of the staff and members of Anytime Fitness Toronto and the directors, management, staff, members and patrons of Toronto Workers Club Group we successfully filled an entire car with gifts for the John Hunter Children’s Hospital (you can read about our “Gift of Giving” here).

Mark Singleton with Keira from John Hunter Children’s Hospital and TDWC Staff Members Jenna Dalley & Taylor Barrett

On Wednesday 21 December, Keira from the John Hunter Children’s Hospital met with Toronto Workers Club Group CEO, Mark Singleton who happily handed over an abundance of gifts.

Each year the gifts accumulated under the Toronto District Workers Club Group Giving Tree are delivered to children who will spend Christmas in their hospital bed.

“We are pleased to be able to put a smile on the children’s faces during this hard time. Toronto Workers Club and Toronto Country Club will endeavour to show support for the local community and those who are in need”, Mark Singleton commented.

We would like to thank every single person who gifted presents, including gift vouchers and cash donations on the promise of making a child’s Christmas Day a little more special and enjoyable.

Christine Wenta
Marketing Manager
Toronto District Workers Club Group

Rock Rebellion

Rock Rebellion comes to Toronto Workers Club on Saturday 19 November 2016.

As part of the “Workies Team” themed events, Rock Rebellion is proudly brought to you by the ideas and concepts of our staff. This one, a little different from many others will feature two bands, a display of custom bikes and cars (you can contact us if you’re interested to display yours), introductory launch of Sailor Jerry into our Bars, themed food and much more!

We’ve opened up the invitation for owners of custom bikes and cars to display their prides of joy as part of the Rock Rebellion event. With custom vintage bikes on display inside the club and pretty classic cars in the car park, we’re looking forward to making this an annual event.

Robbie & the Rattlesnakes will play from 4.30pm with all time favourites Bad Lucky Kitty taking the stage from 8.30pm. With our dance floor up for grabs, we’re opening it up to all professional, fun and social dancers for the taking! Show us your skills, teach someone new, why not create a dance off?!?

Sailor Jerry is taking the Rockabilly scene by storm and we’re jumping on the crusade by introducing his Spiced Rum into our collection. The team has created “Rock-Tails” and Sailor Jerry mixes which will be available all day in the bar. See our specially selected “Rock-Tails” menu for our selection.

This time, we haven’t forgotten the little ones. Not only can they take part in the free live music in the front lounge, they can also join in their “Grease” themed kids disco in the Kids Area from 6pm. The Kids Disco is free and since it is located in the kids area, we suggest making a reservation for dinner in Indulge Restaurant, as the kids can eat for free*.

So if you’re looking for something a little different, we suggest coming to Rock Rebellion, the first Rockabilly event this side of the lake.

Oh, why Rock Rebellion? As it’s something the staff have created, we’re letting them “rebel”. Out of uniform (Rockabilly style of course) with their tattoos on show! So come in, show your support of their event, join in the fun and why not have a dance?

We look forward to seeing you all here!

Christine Wenta
Entertainment Manager
Toronto Workers Club Group

 

Lisa’s Last Hurrah

This week we say goodbye to a member of the Toronto Country Club family, Lisa.

I met with Lisa and her son Dan for lunch for the final time. Throughout Lisa’s time at the Country Club she has made some wonderful friends, catered many perfect private functions and golf presentations and delivered fresh food for lunch and dinner, with her gluten free desserts being a favourite among many.

While chatting with Lisa it was evident that she will miss the “homely” feeling the Country Club hosts and is sad to be leaving.

“I’m looking forward to taking some time out for myself and having some fun adventures with Dan”, said Lisa. While Lisa has had many offers and may open up another business, for now, she’s going to enjoy leisure time with the family.

While this is a sad time for all of us who have come to know and love Lisa, Darryl, Dan, Jo and ‘Lisa’s at Toronto Country Club’, it is also a time to celebrate with Lisa one last time.

Lisa will cater her final dinner at the Country Club on Saturday 5 November 2016. With her “last hurrah” coming up, we recommend booking in advance. Lunch and dinner service times are available for Lisa’s last day. To make a reservation, please phone the Club on (02) 49591584.

So where to from here? Well, we can’t let the perfect view of our Golf Course from the Clubhouse go to waste, so we’re opening it up as a Private Function Centre. The Toronto Country Club will be available for all private, business, celebration and presentation functions. We understand the level of service and perfection that Lisa upheld with all her private functions and we intend on carrying that accomplishment forward.

With the hire of the Toronto Country Club Function Centre we will provide you with exceptional menus, drink packages, entertainment and decoration assistance, room setup, friendly staff and a fully qualified Chef to ensure your function is perfect in every way.

For further details about the Toronto Country Club Function Centre visit the Club Website.

We wish Lisa, her family and her staff all the very best in their future adventures. We look forward to seeing where Lisa “pops” up from here.
Christine Wenta
Marketing Manager
Toronto Workers Club Group

Team “Super Workies”

In July 2016 the Toronto Workers Club Group handed creative control to our team. The only conditions…they could have one Saturday a month to introduce a fun atmosphere between themselves, customers and the community.

The first of those creative days was “Frankenstein Day”. They brought in a classic hearse, implemented some themed cocktails and dressed in their best Frankenstein impressions possible. With a little encouragement we let the customers vote for their choice of Best Dressed Team Member. There were three clear cut winners… 1st place: Marissa Rawnsley; 2nd place: Ashlea Wheeler; 3rd place: Kim Werner. Frankenstein Day was the start of something fantastic within each staff member.

From there we went to Super Heroes and Comics. Each of them could impersonate their favourite Comic Book character or Super Hero for the day. We had a few Captain America’s, Wonder Women, Cat Women, Clarke Kent’s and many other interpretations. Comic Day related to the customers and their children. Bringing smiles and happiness to many little Super Heroes who also took part in the day. Again, customers could vote for their choice of Best Dressed Team Member. Another three clear cut winners were determined…1st place: Captain America (Simon Biggs); 2nd place: Cat Woman (Charmaine Young); 3rd place: Wonder Woman (Katerina Massey). A Batman quote could sum up the staff participation in Comic Day in one line, “It’s now who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me”. 

The outcome of Comic Day gave the staff an insight into the positive influence they actually have on the Lake Macquarie community and the families that patron the Club. This gave them all a renewed boost of motivation and participation.

Halloween concepts were implemented over a three day spook-tacular period. Team dress-up was only one night, but again they over indulged and encouraged customer participation of both the young and old. All members were up on the regular voting procedure and a new voting strategy was implemented so again, they could pick the Best Dressed. This time the prizes went to…1st place: Trick & Treating Witch (Vicki Williams); 2nd place tie was between:
Cafe Kitty (Marissa Rawnsley) & Green Horned Lady (Livia McEwan); 3rd place: Luigi (Simon Biggs).

With brand new concepts, dress-up ideas  and an open creative flair, these staff members have planned the next 12 months which will be enticing to all!

Full photo galleries of each event can be found here. They’re also available on Facebook for sharing and showing your love!

Toronto Workers Club Group is the leading venue of the Westlakes area and will continue to promote excitement and individuality to the entire community. To keep track of all that is coming, you can register your email for our weekly e-newsletter or follow us on Facebook & Instagram. Our next major event is Rock Rebellion and we’d love to see you all there.

Christine Wenta
Marketing Manager
www.torontoworkers.com.au