Events

New President Rhonda will outline plans for the new year

An evening with Kylie Callaghan 

Kylie's background as a social worker of 25 years, working mostly in the domestic violence sector. Kylie has been in the Australian Red Cross for 5 years as an emergency services volunteer, as a support worker for asylum seekers and refugees and working in their membership and volunteering space. Kylie is now in the Aged Care team as the Business Development Officer and her role is to promote our services to a broad audience of both services users and potential volunteers.

Members please RSVP (required for room set up)

The first of our meetings back at Living Choice.

Guest Speaker: Zoe Tiffen (previous Fish Tank participant)

Vocational Team will host the meeting

Welcoming team: Valery Bonython and Simon Beckett

Room hire is included in meal costs and for those choosing not to dine, please give $3.00 per person to the Welcome Team on arrival.

1.Crispy Skin Barramundi with Greek Style Salad and Broccolini

2.Chicken Kiev with Potato, Leeks and Chicken Jus

3.Vegetarian Falafel Bowl with Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Humus and Feta

Guest Speaker Ian Coates - The health of the River Rotary Youth Forum.

Welcoming team: Valery Bonython and Simon Beckett

Room hire is included in meal costs and for those choosing not to dine, please give $3.00 per person to the Welcome Team on arrival.

Dinner menu not finalised from Living Choice at time of invitation send out.

International Service Committee Presentation

Welcoming team: Ross Burton and Robyn Carnachan

Room hire is included in meal costs and for those choosing not to dine, please give $3.00 per person to the Welcome Team on arrival.

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Pan Fried Cod with Potato Mash in White Wine

Chicken Cottoletta with Spaghetti, Cream, Peccorino, Cheese and Chilli

The cullinary team at Living Choice have requested numbers for staffing and food preparation for each meeting in advance.

Once you have accepted the meeting invite to attend, please email sbeckett72@gmail.com  by Sunday 5pm to confirm only if you are NOT dining . 

Speaker: Ms Jo Minniss  SA School & Services for Vision Impaired

Welcoming team: Ross Burton and Robyn Carnachan

Room hire is included in meal costs and for those choosing not to dine, please give $3.00 per person to the Welcome Team on arrival.

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Cauliflower Gnocchi with Leek Cream and Chilli Sauce with Parmesan Cheese

Salmon with Mashed Potato, Broccolini and Baby Carrots

Pasta with Guanciale, Rose Sauce & Chilli 

The cullinary team at Living Choice have requested numbers for staffing and food preparation for each meeting in advance.

Once you have accepted the meeting invite to attend, please email sbeckett72@gmail.com  by Sunday 5pm to confirm only if you are NOT dining . 

Speaker: Mr David Meldrum - Women’s Cancer in Bali

Welcoming team: Virginia Cossid and Chris Davis

Room hire is included in meal costs and for those choosing not to dine, please give $3.00 per person to the Welcome Team on arrival.

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Chicken Supreme

Mushroom and Lentil Wellington

Beef Ragu Pasta

The culinary team at Living Choice have requested numbers for staffing and food preparation for each meeting in advance.

Once you have accepted the meeting invite to attend, please email sbeckett72@gmail.com  by Sunday 5pm to confirm only if you are NOT dining. 

Speaker: Professor Kevin Forsyth AM – International Paediatric Research and Education

Welcoming team: Virginia Cossid and Chris Davis

Room hire is included in meal costs and for those choosing not to dine, please give $3.00 per person to the Welcome Team on arrival.

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Pan Fried Salmon with Mashed Potato and Vegetables

Lamb and Greek Style Salad

Pumpkin Gnocchi with Sage and Ricotta

The culinary team at Living Choice have requested numbers for staffing and food preparation for each meeting in advance.

Once you have accepted the meeting invite to attend, please email sbeckett72@gmail.com  by Sunday 5pm to confirm only if you are NOT dining. 

Food Survey's to be completed and returned via email by Sunday 14th or hand written surveys can be dropped back to the meeting on Tuesday.

2025 Police Officer of The Year Celebration Dinner – Join the festivities as we hear from the winner of this year’s award along with those involved in the nomination and members of SA Police. All partners and friends are welcome to join for this event.

Welcoming team: Alice Edge & Paul Duke

Room hire is included in meal costs and for those choosing not to dine, please give $3.00 per person to the Welcome Team on arrival.

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Chicken Supreme with Pumpkin Puree, Honey Mustard and Broccolini

Spaghetti Marinara with Salmon, Prawns, Mussels and Squid

Pork Belly with Mashed Potato, Broccolini, Carrots and Cauliflower

Vegetarian Ditalini Pasta a la Vodka

The culinary team at Living Choice have requested numbers for staffing and food preparation for each meeting in advance.

Once you have accepted the meeting invite to attend, please email sbeckett72@gmail.com  by Sunday 5pm to confirm only if you are NOT dining. 

As in previous years the Club will be proving a BBQ at the Zoo for Children with Disabilities hosted by Variety.

On the day we need 19 volunteers to prep, cook and serve. Freinds aFamily members are welcome.

On the lead up also need assistance to gather the items we need for the day, eg cooking ad serving utencils, bread boxes, sauces etc

Please advice if can attend by responding to this invitation

The Community Committee will be hosting the meeting with an overview of their 2025-2026 plans along with a special performance by Chonkai Latin Folkloric Dance Group who were part of the recent Mosaic event.

Welcoming team: Alice Edge & Paul Duke

Room hire is included in meal costs and for those choosing not to dine, please give $3.00 per person to the Welcome Team on arrival.

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Crispy Skin Barramundi

Cauliflower and Guanciale (Optional) Gnocchi

Lamb Curry with Jasmine Rice, Papadum and Naan Bread

The culinary team at Living Choice have requested numbers for staffing and food preparation for each meeting in advance.

Once you have accepted the meeting invite to attend, please email sbeckett72@gmail.com  by Sunday 5pm to confirm only if you are NOT dining. 

Lifting the Lid on Mental Health – Colin Kavooris (Beyond Blue) with RYPEN participant Athok Deng

DISCLAIMER: Meeting attendees should be aware that some elements this presentation may be emotionally impactful or triggering for some individuals

Welcoming team: Deborah Forbes & Brenton Judge

Room hire is included in meal costs and for those choosing not to dine, please give $3.00 per person to the Welcome Team on arrival.

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Chicken Schnitzel Burger

Beef Ragu

Fish and Chips

The culinary team at Living Choice have requested numbers for staffing and food preparation for each meeting in advance.

Once you have accepted the meeting invite to attend, please email sbeckett72@gmail.com  by Sunday 5pm to confirm only if you are NOT dining. 

This will be our scheduled meeting offsite and not at Living Choice.

A visit to the Salvation Army Emergency Service Unit with Hosted Dinner – 83 Research Road Pooraka

All Rotarians going to this dinner to meet at Living Choice at 5 pm sharp on Tuesday 14^th to assist with car-pooling to the event.

Welcoming team: Reno Elms and team

Dinner is $30.00 per person (Cash and EFTPOS options are available at the venue)

$10.00 donation if not eating to go towards the Salvation Army Emergency services

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Schnitzel with Potato Gems and Salad

Fruit Salad and Ice Cream

The culinary team at Salvation Army have requested numbers for staffing and food preparation for this meeting in advance.

Once you have accepted the meeting invite to attend, please email sbeckett72@gmail.com  by Sunday 5pm to confirm only if you are NOT dining. 

TRANSPORT

If you are able to offer a lift to the event and have spare seats available in your vehicle, please email Simon and let him know how many seats you can provide.

If you require transport to the event, please also email Simon so that we can organise a suitable vehicle allocation for you.

Teacher of the Year Dinner - Celebrate our outstanding educators with an evening of good company, dinner, and the announcement of the 2025 Teacher of the Year. We also welcome Mayor Michael Hewitson and MP David Pisoni officiating.

Partners welcome & we look forward to celebrating our teachers and their impact on our community—as an expected larger evening, please arrive with enough time to order your meals and beverages - see you there for start at 6:30pm.

Welcoming team: Deborah Forbes & Brenton Judge

Room hire is included in meal costs and for those choosing not to dine, please give $3.00 per person to the Welcome Team on arrival.

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Lamb Curry with Rice, Papadum and Naan Bread

Crispy Salmon and Vegetables

Mushroom Wellington and Vegetables

Traditional Butter Chicken with Rice

The culinary team at Living Choice have requested numbers for staffing and food preparation for each meeting in advance.

Once you have accepted the meeting invite to attend, please email sbeckett72@gmail.com by Sunday 5pm to confirm only if you are NOT dining. 

Presentation by Club Services with Stephen Baker et al 

Behind the Badge with Bronwyn Kenny

Welcoming team: Leonie Kewen and John Kikkert

Room hire is included in meal costs and for those choosing not to dine, please give $3.00 per person to the Welcome Team on arrival.

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Pork Belly with Apple Puree and Seasonal Vegetables

Barramundi with Mash Potato and Brocolini

Chicken Burger with Fries

The culinary team at Living Choice have requested numbers for staffing and food preparation for each meeting in advance.

Once you have accepted the meeting invite to attend, please email sbeckett72@gmail.com by Sunday 5pm to confirm only if you are NOT dining. 

Guest Speaker: Rosanne Freak Endocrinologist plus RYPEN presentation by Athok Deng

Welcoming team: Leonie Kewen and John Kikkert

Room hire is included in meal costs and for those choosing not to dine, please give $3.00 per person to the Welcome Team on arrival.

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Soba Chicken Salad

Home Made Lasagne

Mushroom Gnocchi

The culinary team at Living Choice have requested numbers for staffing and food preparation for each meeting in advance.

Once you have accepted the meeting invite to attend, please email john.peacham@rotaryunley.org.au  by Sunday 5pm to confirm only if you are NOT dining. 

Rotary Club of Unley - Living Choice Meeting 4459

Guest Speaker: Sunny Singh  Cancer in India plus Linda Kanbergs Health of the River

Welcoming team: David Middleton and Bob Mills

Room hire is included in meal costs and for those choosing not to dine, please give $3.00 per person to the Welcome Team on arrival.

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Chicken Soba Noodle Salad

Beef Ragu

Fish and Chips

The culinary team at Living Choice have requested numbers for staffing and food preparation for each meeting in advance.

Once you have accepted the meeting invite to attend, please email sbeckett72@gmail.com  by Sunday 5pm to confirm only if you are NOT dining. 

Friday 21st November (Partners Night) will replace the meeting at Living Choice on Tuesday 18th

TAFE SA Dinner - Confirmation and Dietries MUST be sent through to:  sbeckett72@gmail.com by the 13th of November

PAYMENT: All Members attending are to please pay  $50 (by direct debit)  PRIOR to the 13th into the Rotary Club account:

BSB: 633000  ACCOUNT: 172878258  REFERENCE: TAFE / (Your Name)

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2 Course Meal 

(Drinks at Additional Cost at the venue)

TRANSPORT: If transport required to this even, please contact Rhonda Hoare or Greg McLeod

Rotary Club of Unley - Living Choice Meeting 4461

Guest Speaker: Marie-Louise Lees - Interplast on providing surgery to patients and training staff in the Pacific Asia region.

Welcoming team: David Middleton and Bob Mills

Room hire is included in meal costs and for those choosing not to dine, please give $3.00 per person to the Welcome Team on arrival.

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Beetroot, Feta and Pomegranate Salad

Chicken Parmigiana and Chips

Barramundi with Mashed Potato and Broccolini

The culinary team at Living Choice have requested numbers for staffing and food preparation for each meeting in advance.

Once you have accepted the meeting invite to attend, please email sbeckett72@gmail.com  by Sunday 5pm to confirm only if you are NOT dining. 

Rotary Club of Unley Annual General Meeting and Club Consultations

Welcoming team: Bob Mullins and John Peacham 

Room hire is included in meal costs and for those choosing not to dine, please give $3.00 per person to the Welcome Team on arrival.

MENU

Chicken Supreme with Brocolini and Mustard Sauce

Vegetarian Ditalini Pasta a la Vodka

Lasagne with Salad

The culinary team at Living Choice have requested numbers for staffing and food preparation for each meeting in advance.

Once you have accepted the meeting invite to attend, please email sbeckett72@gmail.com  by Sunday 5pm to confirm only if you are NOT dining. 

Please ensure your 2025 Member Engagement Survey is completed for club results to be discussed at the AGM workshop at this meeting. For those members that would like a manual copy brought to the AGM for completion, please highlight in your response.