Special Guest Mick O'Dwyer shares a few words about Sporties at its 45th birthday morning tea.
On Friday, August 21, Sporties officially marked its 45th birthday with a special morning tea and birthday cake cutting.
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The celebrations continued into the evening, with attendees having raided their wardrobes to embrace an ’80s theme.
From 8pm in the Main Lounge, the Rewind ’80s Mixtape Party took over, bringing the sounds and spirit of the decade back for a night.
Birthday week also featured ’80s-inspired cocktails and a special retro menu, adding another taste of nostalgia to the celebrations.
A club spokesperson said it was honoured to have original founding members Bill Yates and Gerald O’Dwyer join the celebrations to share memories from Sporties’ early days, along with special guest Mick O’Dwyer, who shared a few words.
Sporties founding member Gerald O’Dwyer cuts the cake to celebrate its 45th birthday.
“A big thank you to board member Gary Hunt for doing a fantastic job as emcee, and to everyone who joined us to celebrate this important milestone,” the spokesperson said.
Sporties first opened its doors in 1981, and has spent the past 45 years growing alongside the community, creating a place where people can come together.
From sporting celebrations and live entertainment to family gatherings, meals with friends and milestone occasions, Sporties has been the setting for countless memories in that time.
Sporties founding member Bill Yates with the magnificent 45th birthday cake.
Over the years, the club has evolved and changed, but its connection to Barooga and surrounding communities has remained at its heart.
Its 45th birthday celebrations have been an opportunity to recognise the club’s history, and its contribution to the region, while thanking the members and community who have supported it along the way.
Sporties Barooga’s 45th birthday celebrations have taken place throughout August.
Members, locals and visitors alike have taken the opportunity to rejoice in celebrating its history while raising a glass to its next successful 45 years.
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