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Saturday: Spend the day at Healesville
Exercise, eat well and socialise: How to enjoy the everyday
Don’t wait for the weekend, next summer or your European vacation. Live the dream everyday with a focus on exercise, eating well and socialising.
Many people view Monday to Friday as the working week and hold on for the weekend to enjoy themselves. But what if you could enjoy the finer things in life every day?
RACV Club Membership gives you a whole new world of exclusive activities and benefits across two convenient locations: Melbourne’s CBD and Healesville. It’s a great way to make lifelong friendships while enjoying your favourite hobbies, sports and cuisines.
Here's how to make the best of your week as a Club member.
How to live life to the fullest at RACV Club
Monday: Join a social squash game
Kick the week off by stepping into one of 4 air-conditioned squash courts or watch a game from the viewing gallery. The RACV Club hosts social squash, competition matches and private lessons, with more than 60 members regularly meeting for events. There’s also a state-of-the-art fitness centre complete with a 6-lane, 25-metre indoor heated swimming pool and bookable personal trainers. After your workout, shake out any sore muscles in the steam room and sauna.
Tuesday: Spend your work hours in the coworking space
Break up your work week by bringing your laptop in to the Shared Workspace, an optional package for Club Members. This flexible coworking space is bright, modern and open plan. It sprawls over two levels, complete with an onsite café, hot desks, phone call booths, dedicated Wi-Fi, rentable lockers, printer access, and bookable meeting rooms. If you’re passionate about your career, share your knowledge with younger members or learn from some of the best in business through the 14-week Mentoring Program.
Wednesday: Eat at one of nine restaurants and cafes
You can travel the world with your palate by touring one of RACV Club’s many restaurants and cafes. The City Club’s signature restaurant is the Members Dining Room, headed by executive chef Jason Camillo. Enjoy succulent French, Italian and modern Australian flavours from an à la carte menu, plus an award-winning wine list that showcases the Club’s extensive wine cellars. For a pre-dinner drink, meet your guests in the adjacent Wine Bar to taste fine wines, rare whisky and spirits paired with small tasting plates.
Billiards and snooker are popular in the City Club. Image: Matt Harvey
Thursday: Step up your cue sports game
The dedicated Billiards Room has eight full-size billiards and snooker tables, with courses and coaching lessons available from three times World Champion Robby Foldvari. Pennant competitions and social tournaments are also regular features in the world-class Billiards Room.
Friday: Unwind with a One Spa treatment
To end the working week, head over to One Spa: a tranquil retreat in the heart of the city where you can escape from everyday concerns. Indulge from an extensive menu of face and body treatments, plus manicures, pedicures, massages, grooming and hairstyling. Men can also book into the Club’s Barber Shop for a quality gentlemen’s cut, trim or shave. Hit the weekend refreshed and ready to roll!
Saturday: Spend the day at Healesville
Stay overnight at the Healesville Country Club & Resort’s relaxing country retreat, nestled in the picturesque Yarra Valley and offering stunning views of Mt Riddell. Experience the best local flavours of the Yarra Valley while dining at Banyalla, grabbing a local wine or beer at Riddell’s Green, or relaxing in the exclusive Members Lounge with a daily complimentary Aperitivo hour for those staying overnight. If you’re not too full, unwind on the 18-hole golf course, the tennis courts or a Tai Chi class.
Sunday: Join an exclusive event
Spice up the week with a social or educational event, exclusively catered to RACV Club Members. Food and wine masterclasses, lectures, trivia nights and walking tours are just some of the events on offer throughout the year. These events are a great way to meet other Club members and form lifelong friendships.
