NEWS & UPDATES
UPDATE
To keep you informed, our Bar and Gunners Restaurant prices will be going up as of next week.
Our Membership invoices for 2026 membership will be sent out FROM the 15th December 2025.
Chrissy Keith
Secretary - Manager
Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday 5.30 - 7.30pm
Please note: Thursday 11th December Gunners will not be open, our Ryan is going on a Disney Cruise with her family.
Gunners will be open as usual on Friday 12th Dec
$25
Please support our local Lions Club
Available at the bar
XMAS RAFFLE
Tickets now on sale $5.00 per ticket from the bar
DRAWN FRIDAY 12th DECEMBER
RAFFLES
Friday Night Raffles @ 5.15pm
Drawn 19th December.
Any wine or beer products from Lion Breweries that we sell qualify for entry.
WALL PLAQUE
There are still spaces available to purchase a plaque.
Naming yourself, your family, a relative or parent on our plaque wall for a minimum donation of $40.
Please enquire at the office or bar.
DRAW RESULTS
Draw 1 - $100 Kelsey Wickens - NOT WON
Draw 2 - $200 Clare Blair - NOT WON
Congratulations to Jess Rushworth who won our final Draw 3 prize of $500
Please note:
As each of the draws is won we will be dropping the Membership Draw
MUST WIN DATES
Draw 1 - $100 - 3rd January 2026
Draw 2 - $200 - 6th December 2025
DRAW 2 - $200 - MUST BE WON THIS SATURDAY (6th December)
Remember: You must be present at the time of the draw and you must have your current financial Membership Card with you.
GUARANTEED WINNER
You don't need to be there to win - Rules Apply
Congratulations to Jim Brown with ticket #49 last Saturday.
Jackpot starts at $88.00
Please note that there has been a change to the Rules regarding the Must Win Draw (Rule4d) for Jokers Wild.
The amended Rules are on display in the Clubrooms
They take effect immediately after this Saturday's must win draw (31st May 2025)
HOUSIE
Wednesday 3rd December @ 1.30pm
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
A BIG WELCOME TO A NEW GOLD SPONSOR
At besoul Funerals, we believe that every life tells a story. We are here to provide you with information and advice for making decisions that best fit your loved one and those who are left behind. At the heart of besoul is an experienced team who have a passion for caring for our families.
besoul was opened in 2020 in Warkworth and has a custom-built facility that is well-equipped for funeral events of different natures. Alternatively, if you’d like to be at home, an outdoor place of significance, or your church or religious venue, we can talk to you about how we can attend to your needs.
We bring passion to creating a funeral or memorial event that captures the true essence of a person. Let us help you to farewell your loved one and remember a life well lived.
Contact us with any queries
09 422 2534
hello@besoul.co.nz
12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth
www.besoul.co.nz
Manager/Funeral Director: Lily Watson
MANY THANKS...........
A big thank you to the team at Warkworth ITM for their generous timber donation for repairs to our balcony. Much appreciated
Also, a special thanks to Andrew Wiles and Jane Warren, owners of Dixon Stainless Steel for their kind donation of a quality stainless steel mounting kit for our new flag mast.
RENEWING YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE JUST GOT EASIER!
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is making it easier for drivers over 75 to renew their licence.
From 1 August, you won’t need to complete the entire licence renewal form unless your details —such as your name, address, gender and organ donor status—have changed. This update will make renewals easier and more efficient where NZTA already holds information that is unlikely to change.
JUSTICE OF PEACE
PLEASE NOTE
There will be a Clinic every Friday 3.30pm till 5pm in our
FRONT RECEPTION AREA
You just turn up and wait your turn - no bookings taken.
If you do require assistance finding a Justice of the Peace please click on the link below or go to the following website; https://justiceofthepeace.org.nz/Page/Search
NOTE: For enquiries phone Dave Parker on 027 484 9935
Please DO NOT phone the RSA.
Dave Parker QSM JP Accredited
ARE YOU A VETERAN IN NEED OF SUPPORT?
The Ranfurly Veterans Trust is an Auckland based Trust established to provide support to veterans and their whanau.
To learn more about the Trust and how they may be able to support you please click on the link below.
RED POPPY SEED BOMB
$10 is donated to the WWRSA for every Seed Bomb sold!
These can be grown in pots or gardens or just bomb them!
FRIDAY NIGHT RAFFLES - visit Entertainment page
Raffles 5.15pm -
GUNNERS RESTAURANT - visit Restaurant page for more details
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 5.30pm till 7.30pm
BOOKINGS ARE RECOMMENDED PHONE 09 425 8568 ext 2
HOUSIE - visit Entertainment page
WOMENS SECTION - visit Womens Section page for latest report and more details
FRIDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT -6.30pm-9.30pm
2025 Entertainment schedule available on the Entertainment Page
DARTS CLUB - visit Darts Club page to read the latest report
POOL CLUB - visit Pool Club page for latest update
SNOOKER CLUB - visit Snooker Club page to read the full report
FISHING CLUB - visit Fishing Club page for full update
LINE DANCING - visit Entertainment page for more details
RSA MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS -
Your RSA Membership entitles you to some substantial discounts at many of NZ"s leading suppliers?
And more!..Download your App from your application store.
THINKING OF ADVERTISING?
We have a wide range of advertising options that can help
you reach your target market, grow your business, and
support the RSA. You can download a brochure with full
details here or enquire at the RSA.
LIFE WITHOUT A CAR
Transport options for Seniors
Age Concern Rodney will be holding an information session at the Warkworth RSA. This session will cover options that allow people to maintain independence and to do the things they enjoy when they are no longer able to drive.
The will be advised shortly.
Please RSVP or enquiries to Joss Myers PH: 0274 151 992
Email: wjmyers@xtra.co.nz
DONATIONS & BEQUESTS
We appreciate donations of any size – it all helps our efforts.
Donations over $5 are tax-deductible and will be receipted.
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As one of Warkworth’s major charitable bodies, community support is at the heart of all we do.
The generous gifts left to us in wills help us to improve the lives of all those who seek our support.
To consolidate our financial position and ensure the ongoing financial security of the WWRSA the Executive Committee have been instigating a number of moves.
One of these is providing a framework for members and the public to provide for bequests in their Will.
Further information is available by clicking the button below or contacting me and I will arrange for a confidential no obligation discussion.
Chrissy Keith
Secretary - Manager
LICENSED BAR: Our bar offers a range of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages at reasonable prices. Discounts are available depending on the level of subscription fee. Alcoholic beverages cannot be served to persons under the age of 18.
RESTAURANT: Meals may be purchased from a varied menu from Wednesday to Saturday - 5.30pm to 7.30pm. For bookings, telephone 09 425 8568 Ext 2.
GAMES ROOM: The games room contains four 9’ x 4’ pool tables and all the accessories required for pool and snooker.
GAMING MACHINES: The gaming room has 14 machines of various types that offer substantial jackpots. Only persons over the age of 18 may enter the gaming room or use the gaming machines.
TAB BETTING: An area within the games room is equipped for those wishing to follow various horse racing events. The facility has dedicated TV monitors and a TAB electronic betting outlet.
ACTIVITIES & GAMES: The RSA has several in-house groups that cover a range of indoor and outdoor activities including a library, pool / snooker, darts, fishing, housie, etc.
RAFFLES / PRIZES: Meat and grocery raffles are held every Friday at 5.15pm. In addition, seasonal raffles are held throughout the year, i.e., Christmas, Easter and mid-winter.
A membership cash prize draw is also held every Saturday at 6.00pm. To receive the prize, the names that are drawn must be of current, financial members, present in the clubrooms at the time of the draw and they must have their valid membership card with them at that time.
COURTESY VEHICLES: The association has three courtesy vehicles available for use to aid members with transport to medical and hospital appointments as well as various RSA activities. A poster listing recommended donation rates is displayed on the club rooms noticeboard.
REGULAR EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES RAFFLES / PRIZES:
Meat raffles – every Friday at 5.15pm. Three draws with multiple meat packs in each.
Grocery raffles – every Friday after meat raffles. 4 draws with 2 prizes in each.
Members cash prize draw – every Saturday at 6.00pm.
MUSIC / SHOWS: Live music – every Friday – 6.30pm to 9.30pm. No cover charge.
Tribute band shows – periodic throughout the year. Limited cover charge and bookings essential.
POOL: Business House League (seasonal) – Monday to Wednesday (as required) – 7.00pm start Mini-league round-robin competitions before and after the business house league season. Interclub and tournament (seasonal) – Sunday – start times vary.
SNOOKER: Every Wednesday – 12.00pm to 4.00pm. DARTS: In house – every Thursday – 7.00pm to 10.00pm. Interclub (seasonal) – Saturday – start times vary.
INDOOR BOWLS: A full range of indoor bowls equipment is held at the clubrooms. While no formal program of games is in place, interested groups are welcome to use the equipment on any occasion where the dance floor area is available HOUSIE: Every 2nd Wednesday – 1.30pm to 2.30pm.
FISHING: Summer only. Periodic events and activities as conditions permit. The fishing club captain will advise whenever these activities are planned.
COMMUNITY GROUPS: Various community-based groups use the RSA facilities for regular or periodic activities such as the Lions Club, Masonic Lodge, Senior Net, Civil Defence, etc. Participants in such groups are encouraged to visit the RSA club rooms and join the association. Community groups are also encouraged to utilise the club room facilities for their various activities and events.
PRIVATE FUNCTIONS: Members are encouraged to utilise the club facilities for private functions, i.e., birthdays, receptions, etc, where that function does not adversely impact on normal association operations. Enquiries about such functions may be made directly to the manager at the association or emailed to manager@warkworthrsa.co.nz
LIBRARY: The library is located opposite reception and operates on an informal basis where members may borrow, exchange or donate books. There is also a limited range of puzzles and games available. Members are asked to return all borrowed items so they may be enjoyed by all.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE: A Justice of the Peace is available at the RSA every Friday from 3.30pm to 5.00pm, downstairs in the Gallipoli Room. No bookings are required.