Events

MONTHLY MEET UPS

Elvis Club Members get together once a month on a Saturday from 1.30 pm - 6 pm to watch, listen and talk Elvis! Visitors and new members are always welcome. (Check out the Calendar)

Highlights 2009

Another year, another first! We kicked off our agenda with a brand-new item on the program: Get Creative. A big thank you to our imaginative vice-exec, Nicolette, for rolling out a top-notch activity presented by sure experts in the field of their art. Another winner, another favourite! 

During 2009 we also dived deep into Elvis’ musical legacy to be enthralled time and time again during immensely informative and soul-satisfying music afternoons. While getting up close and personal with The Country Side Of Elvis, it came as no surprise that our man covered all the main country genres during the course of his career. No minor feat! Besides, have you ever noticed which songs Elvis liked so much that he performed them throughout all 3 decades? You’d be amazed! A warm word of thanks to super fan Jackie van Schalkwyk for the excellent idea and first-class presentation of Three Decades Of Song.

Highlights from our annual Elvis Weekend this year included an outstanding musical tribute by lovely guest entertainer and top South African Tribute Artist, our very own Monique who revisited some rare gems in Elvis’ catalogue with her strong, velvety voice. What a class act, with our girl’s love and respect for The Entertainer Of All Times shining through brightly in every soulful performance.

Highlights 2008

This year, after fierce quarterly Battles Of The Minds, we could unequivocally crown our very first Ultimate Elvis Expert, Jackie van Schalkwyk of Somerset West. Congratulations!

Another successful first off included an exciting and informative book discussion, with in-depth contributions from all members, who dug deep to unravel the mystery behind Elvis and The Colonel.

Our practical skills enhancement afternoons remain indisputable fan favourites. This year enthusiastic members booted, scooted and boogied to the energising beat of Elvis music during a most memorable Line Dancing session. Many thanks to Lucinda, our indomitable Bootscooter Instructor!

An enlightening, enjoyable year of firsts was topped off with the thrilling brand-new Elvis Survivor activity, honed to perfection for the fans. Thanks to Nicolette, our creative, X-generational vice-president!                  

Highlights 2007

We started the year with a big bang Elvis Birthday Bash at the Just Wine Restaurant.  

During 2007 our focus were on the 30th Commemoration of Elvis’ passing. Thank you to Nicolette for taking us through a time-line of Elvis’ history with stunningly put together video clips.  

Furthermore, the appetising Elvis Safari Lunch was a winner, as was the transport by bus to each of the destinations. Thank you to our gracious hostesses, Jackie Ferguson, Heather van Wyk and Amy Grainger, and to our competent bus driver, Leonora Greybe of Eljosa Bus Service for a grand day.  

The fun-filled Elvis Charades afternoon, as well as the practical Karate crashcourse were sure fan favourites.            

During August four fan club members visited the US for 2 weeks, taking in all the activities surrounding Graceland and Elvis Week, as well as following Elvis’ footsteps starting at his birth home in Tupelo.                    

Highlights 2006 

Looking back at 2006 we’ve had some awesome experiences: On the serious side we had a closer look at Elvis’ pivotal year 50 years ago, from the drama behind his first album through to how his voice developed.

Other stand out afternoons included a fascinating debate on the pros and cons of Elvis having been in the army and an uplifting best song afternoon. 

On the lighter side we’ve had some real fun and games with four of Elvis’ movies on the big screen, a rip-roaring Elvis Amazing Race and mindblowing Song Trivia Quest. 

Highlights 2005

In August we held an Elvis Tribute where fan club members participated and shared their inner Elvis with everyone. With funny stories and heart-felt personal life experiences, everybody's contribution made this a truly special tribute. 

We had an Elvis Luncheon where everyone made a delicious dish of Elvis' favourite food. There were ham pancakes for starters, meatloaf, mixed veggies, cream potatoes and peas for the main course and sweet potato pie for dessert. We munched away on Elvis music and afterwards indulged in a bit of Elvis karaoke. 

For our year end function fan club members and their families had to oil their joints and stretch their rusty limbs, 'cause we went Ten Pin Bowling! It was a fun filled day of laughter for the many gutter kings and queens and applause for our Flaming Star Award winner of the day, Arrie van der Schyf.

ELVIS WEEK DISPLAYS

Since 2003 we displayed a stunning full-colour overview of Elvis' life at the Bellville Library during Elvis Week in August.

In 2005 we added live footage to our exhibition as well as a competition to win the Elvis - 30 #1Hits CD.  

From 2005 onwards we also expanded our Elvis displays to the Brackenfell, Somerset West, Piketberg and Bloemfontein libraries.

ROCK 'N' ROLL DANCE EVENINGS

Starting in 2005, our annual Elvis Rock 'n' Roll dances have become trusted highlights on our agenda.

This evening of fun with fellow Elvis fans, family & friends is often times accompanied by live entertainment.

An added myriad of prizes and lucky draws enhance the success of this fetching event which stays a firm favourite.