You are invited to attend a RANOPS meeting at the Kawana Waters Hotel on the Sunshine Coast

It's time to visit the Sunshine Coast to enjoy the hospitality, the beaches and the hinterland that is the Sunny Coast.

The Deal: Good seafood, steak and Australian menu and right on the water for those refreshing breezes. Alcohol at pub prices.

So why not come along and enjoy good food in a relaxing and very Australian atmosphere.

Accommodation: Why not plan an overnight or weekend stay? Your partners can enjoy shopping at Kawana Shoppingtown (about 150 metres away) while we do our lunch thing. The current one night rate (Friday) for a single room (Queen size bed plus a single) is $215.

But you may be able to get a better deal by contacting the Hotel and letting them know you are part of the RANOPS lunch group, that has a long standing relationship with the Hotel.

Alternatively, I have a couple of beds available at my house (for free!) about 2.5Kms from the pub. First in best dressed!

Address: Waterview Bistro, Kawana Waters Hotel cnr Point Cartwright Road and Nicklin Way, Buddina. www.kawanawatershotel.com.au or 0754446699

Date: Friday, 19 July

Time: 1200 for 1230. Allows a little time for a pre-luncheon ale at the Bar or Bistro.

Liquid Refreshments: Buy at the Bar or use the online ordering service available at the table.

Lunch: Order and pay at the Service Point or use the online ordering service available at the table.

Getting there: For the locals -you know where it is!

Sunshine Coast buses from Caloundra and Mooloolaba stop along Nicklin Way at Kawana Shoppingworld (about 150 metres from hotel).

For those traveling by train to Landsborough station, get a 615 bus to Mooloolaba and a 611 bus from Mooloolaba to Kawana Shoppingworld (travel time approx 40 minutes).

Parking:  Hotel or Dan Murphys car park.

The RANOPS coordinator:  Bob Van-Kempen

RSVP: By 8 bells Tuesday 16 July, by replying to this email - or calling Bob on 0481059252.