Discounts, offers and entertainment  for October, 

Upwey Belgrave RSL Parakeet

November 2023

This Month......

Wine & Dine Offers

- Dish of the month

- Drink of the month

Our Community

-Superstar of the month

- Memberships

- Museum Tip bit

What's Happening

- Events & Entertainment

- Functions & Venue hire

Support

- Veteran Support

- RSL Active


Donate Here

To support Past and Present Service Personnel

Volunteer

Donate Your Time

 Become  A Volunteer

Membership

Become a Member 

 10% off drinks and meals

What's New.....

  • Upwey Belgrave RSL Parakeet: Our new monthly newsletter. Parakeet is an Australian Army mobile battlefield communication system. It was introduced into service in the mid-1990s through project JP65. Parakeet was considered (at the time) advanced military communications. This included secure voice and data trunking services. Project JP2072 has been recently raised to upgrade its sub-systems. It is operated by Royal Australian Corps of Signals (RASIGS) personnel.

  • Upwey Belgrave RSL website Relaunch. Please check out the new website at www.upweybelgraversl.org.au with information on Veteran support, in house entertainment and events, function room hire, online membership purchase and renewal and so much more....

  • RSL Active: FREE activities for the service personell and first responders. See below for details, so much on, so many opportunities. Get involved! Dancing, Life Coaching, Art Therapy, Movability Gentle Exercise, High Tea......

  • New Chef: Our new Chef Matthew is dishing up some incredible dishes. He is a Pastry Chef by trade so keep room for dessert, or just have 3 courses of desserts.

  • Mums Connect: A program we will be running on a Thursday at 11am. A place for mum and little ones to laugh, have fun and make new friends. Some weeks will be sessions for the littles one and mums can sit back with a coffee, other weeks will be mum sessions. The mums sessions wil be a non judgemental place, to relax, to destress, release, and enjoy the company of other adults.

Dish of the Month

Chicken Parmigiana

Bistro Hours:

Wednesday to Friday 

6pm - 9:30pm


Saturday Lunch 

12.30pm – 2.30pm


Saturday Dinner 

6pm – 9.30pm


Sunday Lunch 

12pm – 2.30pm


Out most popular dish hands down. Can you feel your mouth salivate just looking at the picture?


This dish has been order 709 times in the past 6 months. The customer order speak for themselves. 


Come in and enjoy yours


$28 - (Members receive 10% discount)


Kids Meals (Under 12yr old) are only $15 and include main, dessert and soft drink. See the menu link below


Poppies Bistro Menu

Drinks of the Month

Members Special

Grey Goose Vodka Shot

Normally $11.00

Members Price $7.00


Great Northern Original Can

Nornally $7.50

Members Price $4.50

UDL Vodka Lemon, Lime & Soda

Normally $9.50

Members Price $7.50



For the month of November or until stock runs out

Full List of Drinks

RSL Membership
Fees are due by 31st December annually

Purchase Social Membership by clicking button below

or Come to the club and we can help with any queries.

Discount on drinks and meals

Reciprocal right throughout Victoria.

Access to all the Sub-Clubs activities.

Discounts on venue room hire

Entrance to monthly prizes


All New and Renewing Members go in the draw to win a Hyundai Venue

Competion closes December 20th 2023


Buy Membership $50

Superstar of the Month

Kerry McAleer

Kerry is our fabulous front of house superstar. Kerry has made such a huge difference to RSL operations, she is a one in million gem. 

In her spare time Kerry volunteers for the Upwey CFA. On Saturday the CFA had thier awards dinner, it came as so surprise that Kerry was awarded 

"Best Non Operational Volunteer 2023"

Congratulation Kerry, you are truly amazing


The RSL is 95% operated by volunteers

Do you have some spare time?
Are you keen to learn new skills or offer the RSL your skills and knowledge?

Join our team as a volunteer. Learn lots of great skills and have fun at the same time. We really need bar staff, front of house, bus drivers and gardeners.

Museum Tip bit

Remembrance Day Display RSL Foyer

   The display represents remembrance at home with the red poppies and a home setting that would have been in World War 1


There is a picture on the back wall does anyone know who they are?


What’ s the magazine on the table?


Many thanks to Graham & Coral for putting this together and other Museum staff.

Running Rabbits Military Museum

Donate Online Today

The RSL collects donations for the ANZAC Appeal all year long. 

100% of funds raised through the ANZAC Appeal support veterans and their families in times of need.

Support may include crisis accommodation for at risk veterans, financial assistance for families in need, health and wellbeing programs, employment support and assistance with accessing pension entitlements. 


Donate Here

Entertainment and Events


Salsa Dancing Classes

Bring yourself, bring your partner, 

bring your parents, 

bring your grandparents, bring your kids


A great way to bond and reconnect back with family, friends and the community


Thursdays 7pm: 

Commencing 2nd November

Come along and attend these fantastic classes, you can expect to leave with feet still tapping from all the dancing and sore cheeks from all the laughing and smiling you'll do.


Our teacher will tailor the class to meet the unique needs of each student, ensuring that everyone has a full understanding of the material and has a great time.

Service Personnel, First Responders and thier family - FREE

RSL Members $5 per session

Non-Member $10 per session


Book Here


Mums Connect

Fairy Freckles Kids Fun Session

Games, Songs, Dance, Play and Learn

Fun for the little ones, while you enjoy a cuppa


Bring you Little’s ones along and enjoy an hour of fun, game, play and songs. 

Your Little’s ones will love it. 

While they are being entertained sit back, relax, savor a soothing cuppa, 

as you  watch them laugh and make new friends.


Thursday 9th November, 11am

$15 - For First child 

($10 per additional child)

Includes Session and a cup of Tea or Coffee for mum

Book Here


Mums Connect

Dot Mandala Workshop with Katrina

Thursday 16th November, 11am to 1pm

$45 all materials supplied


Relax and unwind as you learn to create your own dot mandala. 

Experience the calming benefits of creativity as you immerse yourself 

in the creation of your own personal dot mandala.


No previous experience required.


During this workshop Katrina will guide you:

- introduction to mandala dotting tools

- Practice using the tools before moving on to your mandala

- Create a 25cm round dot mandala, using your own inner guidance

or supplied images for inspiration


Limited spaces available 


Book Here




Remembrance Day Service

11th November. 

10:30am 

10.30am Flag at half-mast
10.45am Welcome & acknowledgement of country.
With all upstanding, a recitation 

of The Ode.
11.00am Last Post, followed by one minutes silence.
“Lest we forget”
Rouse. During which the flag will be brought to full mas
t.



Remembrance Day Dinner

Saturday 11th November

6pm Onwards

5 Course dinner and canapés

Free for Veterans and partners

$70 per head for Affiliates and partners



Car and Bike Show

Sponsored by Penrite

Sunday 19th November. 

10am to 4pm. 

$10 to show your car/bike for Non Members

Gold Donation for Members

You are welcome to display your car or bike all day or for a few hours, the choice is yours. Gold coin donation for pedestrians. 

Bistro will be open as well as a BBQ. 

All welcome!!



Free Entertainment

Supporting local talent, we have regular entertainments Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday Afternoon, entry is free and everyone is welcome


Friday Night 

ROCK night with local bands

17th November: The Guilty Party


Saturday Night 

Karaoke 4th November, 7pm

Come along for a fun filled night that is entertaining on many level...

Special Events: Stay tuned


Sunday Afternoon

Kick back Acoustics with local artists 1pm to 4pm

5th November: Danny Spencer

12th November: Brunsy

26th November: Jeff Pattison

Upcoming Entertainment and Events

Functions and Venue Hire

Gender Reveal

It's a Boy

Canapes for 60 Guests

Reunion Celebration

Upwey High School

30 year reunion

Catered Functions

Christmas in July

5 Course meal for 

50 Guests

We have a number of function areas available to hire. Seated or standing catering 


From Gender Reveals to Wakes and everything in between. We can cater to your needs.


Click here to see more details on functions details


Veterans Support

Providing Assistance

RSL Victoria is here to provide assistance and support to past and present service personnel and their families.

Importantly you do not have to be a member of the RSL to receive assistance from RSL Victoria; you only have to be a current or former member of the Australian Defence Force, our Allies, or a dependent of either group.

Explore our support services below or contact us Contact Anthony Stewart on 9754 3665 or RSL Vic directly on Veteran Central for direct support.



RSL Active


 A FREE health and wellbeing program for past and present current service personnel, first responders, and their families.


RSL Active provides a way to connect with other veterans and develop social networks, share ideas, tell stories, enhance support circles, and improve physical and mental health. 



RSL Active Activities

  • Movability Gentle Exercise: Keeping your moving parts moving

  • Group Life Coaching for Mental Wellbeing: Helping veterans work how to deal with stress, while working on mindset and mental health

  • High Tea with the RSL Community

  • Salsa Dancing: All ages, all abilities

  • Dot Mandala Workshop

Full List: Upwey Belgrave RSL Activities

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Upwey Belgrave RSL

1 Mast Gully

Upwey, 3158

(03) 9754 3665


upweybelgraversl@gmail.com

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