Hi, my name is Barb Spits and together with David Dring and Ross Lever, we make up the new Social Committee team for the PHRCA.  Our aim for 2010 is to bring together our residents for social events and to have fun. 

We would love to hear from any resident with ideas for any event that we could coordinate.  Simply send us a quick email with your suggestions to socialcommittee@pacificharbour.com.au.

 We also hope to make participation at functions being held at the Pacific Harbour Golf & Country Club more enjoyable by looking at having a regular table for our PHRCA Residents.   That way you have more opportunities to meet some new neighbours and share some camaraderie.     

We will send regular E News Flashes to keep you informed on what is happening. I look forward to keeping in touch with you.

Barb Spits (Chair, Social Committee)

(Photo 1: Barbara Spits, Renata Lever)

(Photo 2: Lisa Pickering, David, Penny &  Billie Dring)

We are very excited about the launch of our new Website. 

Check out the Calendar of Events as well as the great photo gallery. 

Go to www.pacificharbour.com.au , click on "live here", then click on the "Waterfront Community" icon on the top right hand of the page.  Go to the website for regular updates on what is happening.

Photo 3:  Kay Campbell, John Hocking, Ross Lever and Phil Campbell enjoying the recent Marina Welcome & Orientation event for the residents.

Some PHRCA members participate in two fun monthly events where we challenge golf course residents for a monthly trophy ie the Blue Brigade v's Green Machine. 

We are regularly on the look out for new recruits, so if you know anyone interested in joining the team, please let us know. 

• Golf Challenge - a fun game of golf with lots of sledging - every last Thursday of the month. Simply book at the Golf Pro Shop on 3410-4011
• Trivia Challenge - a fun and easy game played in pairs - every 2nd Thursday of the month. Simply email martin.joris@qm.com.au to reserve a seat.

You can join in either the trivia only, the golf only or both events.  Please note that non Golf Club Members pay Visitor Green Fees and Cart Hire.

We would like to reserve a PHRCA table for our members at each of the following events, so if you are interested in joining us, book now as tickets are selling quickly. Make sure you request to be seated at the PHRCA table when you make your bookings. 

• New Year's Eve Party - Join us to bring in the New Year with a delicious 2 course dinner, DJ, dancing and plenty of fun and laughter all night. Thurs 31st December - $40 per ticket
• Fashion Auction Dinner for the ladies.  It's on  again! Preview the latest trends in women's fashion from leading designers such as Escada, Max Mara, George and Peter Lang Jewellery all at heavily discounted prices of up to 90% - Tues 19th Jan - $30 per ticket
•  Australia Day Party - a huge day planned with "Lob for Loot" on the driving range, Hole in One wins a car! Pie eating contest, cane toad and cockroach races, Aussie BBQ and much more 12pm to 4pm

For more details on the events, check out the "What's On" Calendar of Events on the website www.pacificharbour.com.au.

Spread the word to your PHRCA neighbours about the new Website and the regular E News Flash.  If you hear of a neighbour who did not receive this enewsletter, please email socialcommittee@pacificharbour.com.au with their name and email address and we will make sure they receive them.  For every referral, both your name and their name will go in the draw for a complimentary lunch at the Pacific Harbour Golf & Country Club to be drawn in February.

There are drinks every Friday night at the Golf & Country Club Deck Bar.  Everyone is welcome including non golfers.  Come on down and be part of the fun and laughter and great camaraderie.  Anytime after 5pm.  Always popular and a great opportunity to make some new friends.  Someone from the social committe is always there to welcome you.  We would love to see you there. 

Bring your friends.  The more the merrier!

The open day at the new Pacific Harbour Marina was attended by close to 100 people and was very well received.  It was a fun day enjoyed by all, with a sausage sizzle, visiting boats and displays.

Lots of residents arrived by boat so it was fabulous atmosphere.  A special thank you goes to Peter O'Malley from Genesis Boats and Steve & Lynda Shaw from Powercat who organised some stunning boats on display.

More photos of this event can be found on the Photo Gallery on the new website at www.pacificharbour.com.au.