Relax Swiss Club, the Home for All Nationalities
Mar | Apr
2019 FAREWELL CARSTEN What a Difference He Made!
JIG FOR THE PIG Lion Dance Bestows Blessings Galore
SWEET VALENTINE Dinner Under the Stars
EASTER CAMP ROUNDUP Kicks for Kids
CELEBRATED SWISS ARCHITECT Embassy of Switzerland presents Maria Botta. The Space Beyond
Inside this Issue SWISS CLUB 2 4 6 6 7 8
A Note from the Editor Club Management, Staff and Reservations Welcomes and Farewells Opening Hours A Word from the Committee A Word from Carsten
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DINING 10 12 12 13
On the Menu March and April We Welcome Guest Chef Mirko Vinci On the Wine List March and April Meet a Staffer: A Chat with Our Chef
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A Word from Carsten
Starry, Starry Night – Valentine’s Day at the Swiss Club
All Caught Up
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EVENTS 14 15 15 16 18
Eventful March and April All Caught Up Dripping with Fun! How We Welcomed The Year of the Pig Starry, Starry Night – Valentine’s Day at the Swiss Club
Swim… Hit... Kick… Swing… Move…
SPORTS 20 22 23 24 25 26
A Smashing Start to the Year Passionate About Padel Dive into the Fun with aquaDucks! Getting Fit and Keeping Fit German-Swiss Golf Club Competition Schedule Swim… Hit... Kick… Swing… Move…
INTEREST 28 29 30 32 33
Mario Botta. The Space Beyond Swiss School Supports Local Makers First Impressions: Glad to Meet the Eves-Glardons Last Word Fitness, Friends, Fun!
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How We Welcomed The Year of the Pig
Mario Botta. The Space Beyond
A Note from the Editor Dear Members, If the start of the year is any indication of the months to come, the Year of the Porker promises to be a corker. (Sorry, I couldn’t resist that feeble rhyme.) The Chinese New Year celebrations were sensational, the Valentine’s Dinner was lovely, and the Pool Party was a splashing success. Of course the big news around the Club is the closing of a chapter that I will always think of as ‘the Carsten Kjeldmann era’. Not just because I am half-Danish (yet all I know of the language is a nursery rhyme my late father taught me on his knee), but also because he was a key decision-maker in the appointment of my small company to produce your Club magazine, I will be forever grateful to Carsten. My gratitude, not to mention my respect and genuine affection for Carsten, does not stop there. Over the years, he has extended endless professional courtesies to my colleagues and I. He has never made us feel like mere suppliers, but always treated us as valued partners. When we have occasionally slipped up and allowed errors to find their way into print, he has been stern but forgiving. On behalf of SPEcial, the company that produces this magazine, I would like to personally thank Carsten for his years of support, his treasured friendship and above all, his faith in us. Carsten – you will be missed. We wish you and your beautiful young family all the very best of everything this life, and this wonderful little gem of a country called Singapore, has to offer. Meanwhile, dear Members, please embrace and enjoy all that your wonderful Club has to offer. Happy Easter! Yours,
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Old World New Gin Popup Bar by
Singapore’s First Artisanal Gin Distillery
Friday 15 March 2019, 7pm Rifle Lounge
Swiss Club Loyalty Programme Launch & New Members’ Welcome Night Featuring: • Welcome drinks and networking session • Free-flow red and white wine, beer and soft drinks • Cheese and charcuterie boards and a light supper buffet Please RSVP to membership@swissclub.org.sg by Monday 11 March 2019.
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CLUB MANAGEMENT, STAFF AND RESERVATIONS CLUB
FOOD, BEVERAGE & EVENTS
Aaron Lim, Deputy General Manager E: aaron.lim@swissclub.org.sg DID: 6591 9457
Adrian Vogt, Executive Chef E: adrian.vogt@swissclub.org.sg DID: 6591 9428
FINANCE
Raymond Ho, Restaurant Manager E: raymond.ho@swissclub.org.sg DID: 6591 9434
Lydia Zhai, Chief Accountant E: lydia.zhai@swissclub.org.sg DID: 6591 9450 MEMBERSHIP
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Serene Yee, Member Relations Manager E: serene.yee@swissclub.org.sg DID: 6591 9426
Haresh Kumar, Marketing & Communications Manager E: haresh.kumar@swissclub.org.sg DID: 6591 9436
FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE
ADMIN & HR
Mohamed Aslam Bin Mohamed Omar, Facilities & Maintenance Manager E: mohd.aslam@swissclub.org.sg DID: 6491 9455
Apple Chew, Administration & Human Resources Manager E: chinphing.chew@swissclub.org.sg DID: 6591 9422
Kumar Samy, Grounds & Housekeeping Manager E: samy.kumar@swissclub.org.sg DID: 6591 9451
SPORTS & RECREATION
THE GUESTHOUSE ROOM RESERVATIONS E: theguesthouse@swissclub.org.sg T: 6591 9420
COMMITTEE
Jasmine Tan, Sports & Recreation Executive E: jasmine.tan@swissclub.org.sg DID: 6591 9438 DINING RESERVATIONS W: www.swissclub.org.sg/restaurants T: 6591 9420 F: 6591 9452
MEMBERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Rolf Gerber President E: president@swissclub.org.sg or rolf.gerber@swissclub.org.sg
Adrian Jacklowsky Deputy President E: deputypres@swissclub.org.sg or adrian.jacklowsky@swissclub.org.sg
Thomas Vonrueti Treasurer E: treasurer@swissclub.org.sg or thomas.vonrueti@swissclub.org.sg
Michael Bell Secretary E: secretary@swissclub.org.sg or michael.bell@swissclub.org.sg
Caroline Steger F&B, Guesthouse E: caroline.steger@swissclub.org.sg Celine Foelmli-Maury F&B, Guesthouse E: celine.foelmli@swissclub.org.sg Pooja Agarwal Marketing/Members Relations E: pooja.agarwal@swissclub.org.sg Robbie Hills Marketing/Members Relations E: robbie.hills@swissclub.org.sg William Forwood Property & Masterplan E: william.forwood@swissclub.org.sg
Adrian Luedi Sports E: adrian.luedi@swissclub.org.sg Gemma Colls Sports E: gemma.colls@swissclub.org.sg
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Sip, Savour, Chat and Chill
Champagne Brunch at Arbenz Sunday 31 March 2019 11am to 3pm $58 per Member $68 per Guest $30 per Child (aged 6 to 12 years old) Free for children below 6 years old
Free-flow champagne, housepour wine and beer at an additional $45 per person Join us for our legendary long, lazy Sunday brunch with free-flow champagne, a mouth-watering array of Swiss and international dishes and great company in a charming heritage setting.
To find out more or make a reservation, call 6591 9420 or email recept@swissclub.com.sg by 27 March.
Guests and Non-members Welcome
Sunday 21 April 2019, 11am to 3pm
Guests and Non-members Welcome
$75 per Member $85 per Guest $55 per Child (aged 5 to 12 years old) Free for children below 5 years old
Share the joy of Easter with family and friends as you linger over a lavish spread of artisanal breads, fresh fruits, classic Swiss and international breakfast dishes, cold cuts, sumptuous seafood, hot dishes and sweet treats galore. Your children can even join in a traditional Easter egg hunt!
To find out more or make a reservation, phone 6591 9420 or email recept@swissclub.com.sg by 17 April 2019.
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The Swiss Club welcomes: Name
Type of Membership
Annika Blattmann
Ordinary
Kristina Blattmann
Ordinary
James Michaud
Associate
Claudia Stein
Associate
Esther Schroeder
Associate Transferable
Rachel & Michael Frizberg
Non-Swiss Nominee
Andrew & Sasha Minnitt
Non-Swiss Nominee
Kim Jensen & Cathrine Baek-Jensen
Term
The Swiss Club farewells: Name
Type of Membership
Markus & Monika Blattmann
Ordinary
Peter Buehler
Ordinary
Claudia & Scott Keller
Ordinary
Ursina Kopp
Ordinary
Adnan & Stefanie Hildegard Begic
Associate
Paul & Shen Gullery
Associate
Olivier Simottel
Associate
Irmak Surenkok
Associate
James Donoghue & Pamela Quah-Donoghue
Associate Transferable
Felix Kobel & Christine Aeberhard-Kobel
Swiss Nominee
Christiane Hamacher
Non-Swiss Nominee
Christoph Zaenglein
Term
OPENING HOURS CLUB PREMISES
THE GUESTHOUSE/RECEPTION
Daily: 07:00 – Midnight
T: 6591 9420 Daily: 10:00 – 20:00
DINING OUTLETS ARBENZ T: 6591 9424 Closed on Mon and Tue Lunch: Wed – Sun, 12:00 – 15:00 (Last orders: 14:30) Dinner: Wed – Sun, 18:30 – 23:00 (Last orders: 22:00)
PERGOLA T: 6591 9431 Mon – Sun: 08:00 – 23:00 (breakfast buffet from 08:00, à la carte breakfast from 09:00) (Last food order: 21:45; Last beverage order: 22:30)
Dress Code: Smart attire (E.g.: polo shirt, short or long-sleeved shirt, long trousers, closed shoes) Lunch Sat and All Day Sun: Casual attire (no singlets, slippers, sports attire or swimsuits)
SPORTS FACILITIES Daily Tennis/Padel Court Football Field Leisure Pool Gym Multicourt
07:00 – 23:00 07:00 – 22:30* 07:00 – 22:00 07:00 – 22:30 07:00 – 23:00*
For restaurant reservations, please call 6591 9420 between 10:00 – 20:00. After office hours, please call 6591 9431. Online restaurant reservations www.swissclub.org.sg/ restaurants
TANDOORI CORNER T: 6591 9431 Mon – Tue: Closed Lunch: Wed – Sun, 11:30 – 15:00 (Last order: 14:30) Dinner: Wed – Sun, 18:00 – 21:45 (Last order: 21:30) JUNGLE BAR Fri – Sun: 10:00 – 22:00 Mon – Thu: Closed (open for banquet and sport events only) (Last food order: 21:45; Last beverage order: 22:00)
Mon – Fri Lap Pool Sports Hall
06:00 – 22:00 18:00 – 22:00
*Can be booked for exclusive usage
Weekends, Public and GESS School Holidays Lap Pool 07:00 – 22:00 Sports Hall 07:00 – 22:00** Outlet opening hours are subject to changes. **Fees apply for usage of Sports Hall. Prior booking is required.
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A Word from the
Committee
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We wish Carsten and his family all the best for the future, whether it is in Singapore or elsewhere, and thank him once again for his accomplishments.
Dear Members and Friends of the Swiss Club, It is with regret that we inform you that Carsten Kjeldmann, our General Manager of four years, has left the Club to spend more time with his 7-month-old son and with his Japanese wife, who recently relocated to Singapore. The Committee appreciates Carsten’s personal wish for a ‘sabbatical’ and has therefore accepted Carsten’s decision. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Carsten for his time and his contributions to the Swiss Club. Carsten was a strong believer in customer satisfaction and was willing to change things for the better. This, we believe, can be witnessed in the various upgrades and offerings made to our Members over the years. Some of these accomplishments – big and small – have left a positive impact on the Club. The Committee and the Management team are committed to continue on this path with similar activities and results. We wish Carsten and his family all the best for the future, whether it is in Singapore or elsewhere, and thank him once again for his accomplishments, some of which we would like to specially mention here, as it is not always apparent how much work goes on behind the scenes to make our Club a better place. In 2015 the now annual Christmas Tree lighting was introduced for the enjoyment of kids and adults alike to add a real Christmas feel with snow machines, mulled wine and cookies. Could it be that Carsten had a special connection to Santa himself due to his Danish origin? Arbenz was voted twice ‘Best Restaurant’ in 2015 and 2016 by the esteemed Beefsteak & Burgundy Club (Chapter 253) introduced to the Club via Carsten’s strong Food & Beverage network. 2016 also saw the innovation and introduction of the tagged towels and the towel machine, which has helped to substantially reduce missing towels, labour cost and the disorganisation we experienced at times during a busy weekend. This was also the time when Aveda Spa and Hair Salon were introduced for added membership offerings. In 2017 the pool furniture and the children’s playgrounds were upgraded, followed by the introduction of the Summerfest in 2018.
Reciprocal membership arrangements with the Singapore Cricket Club and ONE°15 in Sentosa were added to the benefits of our Members. More such reciprocal membership arrangements with overseas Clubs are in the offing. For the past four years, under Carsten’s leadership with the team, the best Oktoberfest net profits for the Club were recorded. On a smaller, yet equally important note with regards to the environment, the change of plastic take-away boxes and straws to recycled paper was Carsten’s initiative. Last but not least, Carsten worked tirelessly on the initiation and Masterplan project for the Clubhouse renovation, which was approved at the last AGM and which is scheduled to commence this year. New activities such as Murder Mystery Nights in March and Opera Nights in May, exclusively organised for Members and Guests, are to follow. Furthermore, a new outdoor fitness area will be created for fitness enthusiasts to exercise outdoors amidst the lush greenery of the Club. Installation is scheduled to commence end of March. The Gym will see new and upgraded equipment as of April, such as cardio equipment, treadmills, exercise bikes, ellipticals and rowers. The Committee together with the entire Management Team will ensure the continuation of improvements to our Club and will support the Deputy General Manager Aaron Lim, who has succeeded Carsten on an interim basis, to keep the Club running in the best possible way – and throughout the renovation. Yours sincerely,
Rolf Gerber President president@swissclub.org.sg
Adrian Jacklowsky Deputy President deputypres@swissclub.org.sg
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A Word from
Carsten
Dear Members, Committee and Colleagues,
I would like to thank everyone whom I have had the pleasure of meeting and sharing Club moments with over the past four years. I value the many new friendships formed. As Rolf and Adrian mentioned, my priorities simply changed. After much consideration, the conclusion is – family comes first!
I have enjoyed every minute at the beautiful Swiss Club. Since it takes energy and commitment to ensure progress, as it does to raise a family, I made a decision to take a sabbatical for an unspecified period of time and let my successor focus on the Club’s redevelopment and future.
Singapore will, for the time being, still be called home. Feel free to ask any of the staff or Committee Members for my contact details, and drop me a text or email if you would like to stay in touch. Yours Sincerely,
C. Kjeldmann
Carsten Kjeldmann
e r e i m e r P s t h g i N Rifle Lounge, Swiss Club $70 per player, inclusive of 3-course set dinner The Teen Edition 13 to 21 years old 14 March 2019, 6pm to 9pm
The Adult Edition 21 March 2019, 6pm to 9pm
Fun… remember that? It’s time you had some! Join us for a Murdery Mystery Night at the Swiss Club. Before the night is out… • Discover your motive for ‘killing’ the ‘victim’ • Protect your innocence • Sleuth, snoop and seek out the murderer These interactive, inventive sessions are professionally organised by MurderMystery.sg, and involve professional props, cue cards and scriptwriting. A bloody wonderful time guaranteed! To find out more, call 6591 9420 or email events@swissclub.org.sg
2015, 2016 Arbenz is awarded ‘Best Restaurant 2015 & 2016’ by Beefsteak & Burgundy Club Chapter 253, Singapore Cheers!
2016 Towel machine is installed at Leisure Pool A tidier Club
2016 AVEDA Spa and Salon opens to expand the range of offerings to Members and Guests Beautiful!
2017 Squash Court is converted to Outdoor Multi-Court One court for more sports
IN CARSTEN’S TIME…
2017 Leisure Pool furniture is upgraded A refreshing resort vibe
With gratitude and respect, we cast our eye back in time over the numerous advances and significant milestones that have been accomplished under Carsten’s leadership.
2018 Sports Field and Playgrounds are refurbished Getting better all the time…
2018 First Summerfest is held Fun for young and old
2018 Oktoberfest records best-ever P&L performance Many happy returns
2018 Guesthouse rooms enjoy enhanced IPTV coverage More mod cons
2018 Clubhouse renovation plans are approved at AGM Building on great planning and teamwork, a new era begins…
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ON THE MENU March and April
Christmas has come and gone. The fifteen days of Chinese New Year celebrations have passed. Next comes Easter. The celebrations never cease in Singapore. Make sure you channel the spirit of hope and savour the flavours of Easter at the Swiss Club. And remember – every day is a cause for celebration!
SEA SONA L SPECI A LS AT PERGOLA 1 to 15 March 2019: Chili, Chili, Chili! Chili con Carne
$13.50
Vegan Black Bean Chili $12.50 Black Bean Chili with Crisp Pork $13.50 All chili dishes are served with a choice of corn chips or mashed potato Zwiebelwähe Basler Art from Canton Basel Stadt Onion Quiche served with Mixed Green Salad
$8.50
16 to 31 March 2019: The Creperie Chicken, Wholegrain Mustard, Caramelised Onion $10.50 Creamy Baby Spinach with Smoked Salmon $12.50 Strawberry with Rhubarb Ragout and Vanilla Ice Cream $9.50 Bündner Capuns from Canton Graubünden Swiss Chard Rolls stuffed with Air Dried Beef in White Wine Sauce 1 to 15 April 2019: Artisanal Cheese Showcase A wide selection of artisanal cheeses from around the globe, served with Fig Jam, Grapes, Sesame Lavosh and Grilled Sour Dough Bread
$14.00
Single portion – $16 Sharing portion for 2 to 3 – $28
Rösti Chrüüzbode-Chlapfhöchi $12.50 from Canton Bern Swiss Rösti with Smoked Bacon and Gruyere Cheese, topped with Sunny Side Up Egg and served with a Side Salad 16 to 30 April: Proudly Peranakan Ayam Buah Keluak $16.50 Spicy Chicken cooked with stuffed Black Nuts and Served with Rice Gerang Assam $17.50 Spicy and Sour Red Snapper Curry, Served with Rice Laksa $11.50 Prawns, Egg, Fish Cake, Beansprouts and Rice Noodles in a Spicy Broth Ngoh Hiang $12.50 Prawn, Minced Pork and Water Chestnuts, Wrapped in Beancurd Skin Fotzelschnitte from Canton Basel Land Slices of Swiss Zopf Bread, coated in Egg and Milk, pan-seared, topped with Cinnamon Sugar and served with Apple Sauce
$9.00
CL A SSIC DISH E S R E V I V E D! Check out the New Arbenz menu, available from 1 March…
Terms and conditions apply.
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Your Lovely M r e p um m a P Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday 5 May 2019 11am to 3pm, Arbenz
$75 per Adult (Member) $85 per Guest (Non-member) $55 per Child (aged 5 to 12 years old) Free for kids aged 5 years old and below Paint your love…
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with free face and body painting!
Champagne, Housepour Wine and Beer Additional $40 per Adult
To find out more or make a reservation, phone 6591 9420 or email recept@swissclub.com.sg by 1 May 2019.
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To find out more or make a reservation, phone 6591 9420 or email recept@swissclub.com.sg by 12 June 2019.
We Welcome Guest Chef Mirko Vinci Italian Chef Mirko Vinci from Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore will be cooking alongside Swiss Club’s Executive Chef Adrian Vogt as part of a reciprocal exchange programme between the two establishments. THURSDAY 7 MARCH 2019, 7PM, ARBENZ Special Menu
Co-curated and Co-created by Chefs Adrian and Mirko $88 per Adult $108 per Adult with 4 glasses of paired wine 1st Course by Chef Mirko Scallop Carpaccio, Cucumber, Tomato, Lime, Oscietra Caviar
2nd Course by Chef Adrian Swiss Chard Roll, Wild Mushroom, Smoked Bacon, White Wine Sauce
3rd Course by Chef Mirko Spaghetti, Wild Langoustine, Sea Urchin, Chives 4th Course by Chef Adrian Slow Braised Angus Beef Short Rib, Swiss Polenta, Root Vegetable, Morel Mushroom Dessert by Chefs Mirko and Adrian Rhubarb, Pistachio, Balsamic Mascarpone, Crumble
To make a reservation, call 6591 9420 or email recept@swissclub.com.sg by 4 March 2019.
ON THE WINE LIST
March Monte do Zambujeiro Branco
Monte do Zambujeiro
$65 per bottle $14 per 150ml glass
$65 per bottle $14 per 150ml glass
The right choice for a hot summer day. A beautiful and pure bouquet of tropical fruit, citrus and hints of white flowers is followed by a fresh and lively taste. A solid and well integrated acidity balances the 13.5 alcohol and together with nice and long lasting fruit this brings a lot of drinking pleasure.
Dark colour with violet hues. A very intense bouquet with scents of fresh flowers, red berries and a hint of Asian spices. A tasty, fruit driven red with a soft structure, fine concentration, a fresh and juicy feeling and a pleasant fruit taste on the end.
E, HOM T A K E S AV O U R ! AND S AV E
Monte do Zambujeiro Branco
Monte do Zambujeiro
Mixed Case
Take home
Take home
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6 bottles @ $270 $45 per bottle
6 bottles @ $282 $47 per bottle
3 bottles of white & 3 bottles of red @ $276
April
Terms and conditions apply.
2015 Grand Village Blanc
2015 Grand Village Rouge
$65 per bottle $14 per 150ml glass
$65 per bottle $14 per 150ml glass
The 2015 Blanc gives up lovely scents of lemongrass and fresh grapefruit with hints of chalk dust, lime blossoms and mandarin peel. Medium-bodied, very citrusy and fresh in the mouth, it’s seriously minerally with chalky and saline notes, finishing with great persistence. Recommended for drinking from 2018 to 2024.
The 2015 Grand Village is deep garnet-purple in colour with a nose of warm plums, black forest cake and spice box with notions of anise and tilled soil. The palate is medium to full-bodied, firm and chewy with nice freshness and plenty of juicy/earth-laced fruit to pave the long finish. Recommended for drinking from 2018 to 2030.
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L2015 Grand Village Rouge
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6 bottles @ $270 $45 per bottle
6 bottles @ $282 $47 per bottle
3 bottles of white & 3 bottles of red @ $276 Terms and conditions apply.
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A Chat with Our Chef Given his towering height, you really can’t miss our Executive Chef, Adrian Vogt. However, you may not have spoken to this man of few words but many talents. We were lucky enough to catch him in a rare chatty mood. SWISS-BORN AND TRAINED A youthful looking 38-year-old, Adrian spent three years training as a chef in Davos, Switzerland before working in various Swiss fine dining restaurants. His employers included the restaurant in the FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) headquarters, where he cooked for many of football’s luminaries. He also undertook a 4-year programme in F&B management. At the Swiss Club, Adrian is in charge of all food-related matters, from menu planning and costing to special events. He relishes the challenge of catering to many Members of differing nationalities and expectations, and takes pride in Arbenz winning the title of Best Restaurant from the Beef Steak & Burgundy Club, two years in a row. “But every triumph is teamwork. No chef will survive alone,” said Adrian, acknowledging the hard work of his colleagues in the kitchen and on the restaurant floors. ADRIAN AFTER HOURS A little known fact about Adrian is that he is a keen tennis player, and plays at least two or three times a week. In his younger days, he competed in tournaments in Switzerland. Another little known aspect of Adrian’s life is his local Singapore-Chinese girlfriend. When she was flying with Singapore Airlines, their schedules often clashed and
dating was difficult. Now she’s changed jobs, Adrian gets to see her more often. “Since she is a well-travelled gourmand, we often enjoy nice dinners. We have also established a little wine ‘cellar’ together,” shared Adrian. ON FOOD AND FITNESS We were keen to get Adrian’s take on healthy eating, given that he is both a chef and a sportsman. “Try to listen to your body. Do not follow every food trends. Eat small portions throughout the day, and try to tailor your intake to your daily schedule. For example, if you have a gym session, eat light protein-rich foods,” advised Adrian. As for favourite foods, Adrian loves simple pasta dishes, salads and fresh fruits. Though he enjoys a good steak, he is not into so ‘high end’ foods, preferring simplicity and quality over snob value and novelty. MUST-TRY MENU ITEMS Before ending our conversation, we asked Adrian to cite a ‘must-try’ dish from the Club’s menus. He promptly replied – Chef Mark’s Uni Pasta, Chef Jacky’s Beef Noodle Soup and my Veal Zurich. “I often hear Members say that our Veal Zurich is better here than back in Zurich. Our new Tandoori chef has added some tasty new dishes to the Tandoori menu, too. Give them a try!”
After the Club renovations, Members can look forward to more healthy and fresh food offerings. There will also be more traditional Swiss delicacies on the menu, only presented in a new, modern way. F&B FORECAST: HEALTHY WITH A DASH OF SWISSNESS
As for Adrian and his team, they are all looking forward to working in a new kitchen. Meanwhile, they are committed to upholding the same stellar standards that you have been enjoying at the Swiss Club.
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Eventful March and April International Wom
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Easter Bunny Keychain Workshop
Make a cute bunny keychain – keep it for yourself or give it to someone special! Date: Time: Venue: Fee: Includes: RSVP:
Saturday 13 April 2pm to 3pm Alpenrose $30 per Child Materials and instruction By 6 April
Note: Limited to a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 30 participants
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Guests are welcome
Visit S.E.A. Aquarium & Maritime Experiential Museum Singapore
See over 100,000 marin e animals from over 1,0 00 species in over 50 habitats. Touch weird and wonderful sea creatu res like sea cucumbers, starfish and more. Watch the big fish being fed and see giants of the deep! Date: Time: Venue: Fee: Includes: RSVP:
Saturday 6 April 9am to 1pm S.E.A. Aquarium, depart ing and returning to Sw iss Club $50 per Adult Member/ $55 per Adult Guest $40 per Child aged 4 to 12 years old Drinks and a light snack, a guided tour, and 2-way transport between Swiss Club & S.E.A. Aquar ium Before 30 March
Note: Children below 10 years old require an accompanying adult
SATURDAY NIGHT MOVIES March:
• Alice in Wonderland (9 March) • Rio 2 (23 March) April:
• Cinderella (13 April) • The Avengers (27 April) To find out more, call 6591 9420 or email events@swissclub.org.sg
find out more, To register or or call 6591 9420 sg swissclub.org. s@ nt ve l e ai em
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With renovations soon to commence, the Club is entering a phase of rapid and intense change. Catch up on what’s happening here!
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SWI I.CH Your new-look e-newsletter was revealed on 16 January. Entitled ‘SWITCH’, it’s your go-to guide for events, promotions, contests, Club matters and more. Did you notice the fun quiz segment in your 2 February e-newsletter? Congratulations to Willem Hoogwater who won a bottle of the Wine of the Month. Look out for more fun quiz segments and stand to win great prizes!
Stay Tuned to Swiss Club TV We’re saving trees and ink by discontinuing the old practice of printing flyers and placing them under Pergola glass tabletops. Instead, we’ve installed portable TV screens. Stay tuned to find out about current and upcoming Club promotions.
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Fun! On the sunny Sunday afternoon of 20 January, our Pool Party commenced with a splash. FROM FLOATS TO FLOSS Young and old got to ride in a fabulous flotilla comprising a mega-inflatable float and fancy unicorn and flamingo floats. Some energetic souls joined in a water fitness class with noodle floats, while kids got in the swim with friendly games and races organised by aquaDucks. As you can imagine, all that fun worked up quite an appetite. Sizzling sausages and burgers really hit the spot while candy floss provided a sugar rush. All in all, a super Sunday was had by all!
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HOW WE
YEAR We ushered in the Year of the Pig in fitting style, with a sumptuous reunion dinner and a lively lion dance. Here is the pig torial evidence.
Yusheng – Its Meaningful Ingredients
A ROUSING REUNION DINNER
Ingredient #2: Pepper & Cinnamon Powder (胡椒粉, Hu Jiao Fen) Phrase: 招财进宝 (Zhao Cai Jin Bao) Meaning: ‘Attract wealth and treasures’
Once again, Arbenz played host to the yearly Chinese New Year Reunion Dinner on Monday 4 February, the eve of Chinese New Year’s Day. Adorned with pussy willows, mandarin oranges and all things oriental, it set the scene for some high-spirited and high-flying gatherings. Members of Chinese and non-Chinese origins tossed up good fortune with the traditional auspicious salad known as yusheng, which was prepared by Arbenz staff and collectively tossed into the air by the chopstick-wielding diners at each table. A succession of delicious and authentic Chinese dishes followed. Guests left replete with an abundance of good food and great memories.
Ingredient #1: Raw Fish (生鱼, Sheng Yu) Phrase: 年 年有余 (Nian Nian You Yu) Meaning: ‘Abundance throughout the year’
Ingredient #3: Oil (油, You) Phrase: 一本万利 (Yi Ben Wan Li) and 财源广进 (Cai Yuan Guang Jin) Meaning: ‘Make 10,000 times profit with your capital’ and ‘Numerous sources of wealth’ Ingredient #4: Peanut Crumbs (花生粉, Hua Sheng Fen) Phrase: 金银满屋 (Jin Yin Man Wu) Meaning: ‘Household filled with gold and silver’ Ingredient #5: Sesame Seeds (芝麻, Zhi Ma) Phrase: 生意兴隆 (Sheng Yi Xing Long) Meaning: ‘Prosperity for the business’ Ingredient #6: Golden Crackers (薄脆饼干, Bo Cui Bing Gan) Phrase: 满地黄金 (Man Di Huang Jin) Meaning: ‘Floor full of gold’ Ingredient #7: Plum Sauce (酸梅奖, Suan Mei Jiang) Phrase: 甜甜蜜蜜 (Tian Tian Mi Mi) Meaning: ‘Sweet and loving relationship’
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WELCOMED THE
OF THE P G THE LION RETURNS
On Sunday 9 February, the annual lion dance started promptly at 10.30am outside the Clubhouse. A group of excited kids had assembled ahead of time to ensure a good view of the prancing lions, and were joined by well-wishers of all ages, races and nationalities. In total, a healthy turnout of around 40 spectators witnessed the spectacle.
The duo of lions and their trailing musicians put on a show of dancing, plucking the leaves of the auspicious lettuce and volunteering four lucky digits for the crowd. They proceeded to the Management offices to bestow their blessings on the team, then ascended the stairs to Arbenz before proceeding to Pergola and the Guesthouse, via the tennis courts and swimming pool. We applaud the entourage of enthusiastic and energetic children who tirelessly trailed the lions from stop to stop. Let’s hope you’ve stockpiled plenty of good luck for the year ahead!
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Starry, Starry Couples celebrated Valentine’s Day under the stars by the pool and under the cover of Arbenz. There were stars in the sky and stars in their eyes‌ and as usual, stars in the kitchen. The delightful themed menu was much appreciated by the diners.
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Night – Valentine’s Day at the Swiss Club Valentine’s Day Set Dinner Menu
Pickled Rose Petals with Goat Cheese
Seared Hokkaido Scallop, Poached Mussel, Cold Cucumber Broth with Champagne
Angus Beef Tagliata, Truffle Jus, Chuka Wakame, Ikura OR Seared Cod Fillet, Miso Chuka Wakame, Ikura
Banana Flambe, Malibu, Berries, Vanilla Ice Cream, Choux Bun
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A Smashing Smashing Start to the Year
We had a great start for 2019. Weather has been very fair and windy – perfect for tennis! GOOD LUCK, LADIES! We recently ran an intensive and fun ladies’ camp to help our WITS Swiss Club teams prepare for the commencement of their league season. As you read these lines, they’re giving their all to proudly fly the Swiss Club flag throughout Singapore. COME ON, MEN! After reaching the semifinal last year, the men will be fiercely determined to get through to the final in the STA league as they represent the Swiss Club in inter-club matches. Meanwhile, the ladies’ STA team, capably led by captain Corinna, will valiantly vie for the title. KIDS COME OUT TO PLAY In January, we held the first Junior tournament of the year. The level of the children’s abilities increases at an amazing pace. Kudos to the kids, who are very committed to their training and very focused in match situations. It is very interesting to see how kids can totally concentrate on their game during tournaments. Keep up the good work and don’t forget – training makes perfect! Spectators enjoyed two days of intense and epic matches. Thanks for the show, kids. See the results at right. LOOKING AHEAD Save the dates for the second Junior tournament of the year, and the Ladies’ and Men’s Swiss Club Championship in May. For more detailed information and exact dates, refer to the Swiss Club newsletter. See you on court!
CONGRATULATIONS, KIDS! 8 & UNDER Winner Runner-up
Francesco Pollina Matt Braegger
8 & UNDER ELITE Winner Runner-up
Tristan de Panafieu Henry Grieb
10 & UNDER Winner Runner-up
Sacha Wyndham Elena Grieb
12 & UNDER Winner Runner-up
Axel Raber Renaud de Panafieu
OPEN Winner Runner-up
Noah Glardon Sebastian Helms
SAVE THE DATES Easter Tennis Camps
1 to 5 April & 8 to 12 April Monday to Friday from 10am to 12pm
2nd Junior Tournament
May
Single Women’s and Men’s Swiss Club Championship
May
INTERESTED IN PLAYING TENNIS?
Article and photos courtesy of Pierre de Capdeville, 40XV Tennis Director, Swiss Club
Please register through the Swiss Club e-newsletter or contact Pierre Capdeville, 40XV Tennis Director at: T: 9236 3594
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Passionate About Padel As we ushered in the Year of the Pig, The Swiss Club also welcomed a new padel and tennis coach, Alan Douglas. FROM TENNIS TO PADEL Alan is British and a former professional tennis player and coach. He learned to play padel in Dubai and taught at the Real Racquet Academy in 2016 and 2017. Alan’s passion for padel is palpable and infectious. He explained how his relatively recent familiarisation with the sport helps him empathise with padel newbies. “Having come to padel after tennis, with no background in squash or padel, I find myself able to relate really well to new padel explorers who are coming from a tennis background and faced with all the challenges of an abbreviated technique, lower knee bending and letting the ball go past you, which is surely the biggest challenge of all,” shared Alan. SOCIABLE AND EGALITARIAN Alan claims that padel is much more forgiving than ‘big tennis’, and being a doubles game it is naturally very sociable. He cites the fact that players of differing standards are able to come together and enjoy a game of padel far more easily than they could play tennis together. It’s sociable and egalitarian! “They say padel is the fastest growing sport in the world, and it may well be. In my few years of exposure to it, I’ve seen it rapidly expand in both the UAE and the UK, where courts and clubs are popping up out of nowhere,” said Alan. “A friend even opened a padel club in Las Vegas last year and an outdoor court in Stirling, Scotland, where the sun occasionally shines!”
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They say padel is the fastest growing sport in the world, and it may well be. In my few years of exposure to it, I’ve seen it rapidly expand in both the UAE and the UK, where courts and clubs are popping up out of nowhere.
PADEL PLANS At the Swiss Club, Alan plans to promote the padel club spirit and share his passion for the sport while encouraging more participation and social integration as well as offering coaching. Pop by the padel court and say hi to Alan. Better still, give padel a go!
INTERESTED IN PLAYING PADEL? Please register through the Swiss Club e-newsletter or contact Alan Douglas, Swiss Club Padel Coach at: M: 8709 9733
Article and photos courtesy of Pierre de Capdeville, 40XV Tennis Director, Swiss Club
Dive into the Fun with aquaDucks! We plunged into 2019 with a splash, and intend to continue as we began. We’ve planned some super swimming events and activities in the months ahead. SWIMMING LESSONS Swimming lessons are held on weekdays from 3pm to 7pm and Saturday mornings from 8.30am to 12pm. Our swimming lessons are open to infants from 6 months onwards. Interested? Sign up for a free trial by sending an email to swiss@aquaducks.com.sg SWIM CAMPS During the school holidays, aquaDucks organises swim camps in collaboration with Swiss Club. Our very popular holiday camps are a great combination of fun activities in and around the pool while working on stroke techniques and water safety skills. It’s an interactive way to meet and play with other children during the various activities that take place during the camp. We offer a range of camps as follows: • •
Learn to Swim Camp – for children aged from 5 to 8 years old Competition and Development Camp – for children aged from 8 to 14 years old
The best and most fun swimming event of the year is coming soon. Who will break the records this year? SWISS CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP The Club championship is for all ages. We have races for swimmers as young as 4 years old and offer a kick-board Article and photos courtesy of aquaDucks
race for the little ones, a 25 metre-race for fathers and mothers, and a fun-filled and frantic family relay. Which family at the Swiss club will bring home the trophy this year? Remember – you’ve got to be in it to win it. Or just show up and have some healthy active outdoor fun. See you at the poolside! SAVE THE DATES Labour Day Swim Camp
1 May 2019 Members $72.50 Non-members $80
Vesak Day Swim Camp
19 to 20 May 2019 Members $72.50 Non-members $80
Swiss Club Championship 12 May 2pm to 6pm Family Event (registration starts 1 March) aquaDucks open Round 2
17 May 2019 6 to 8 years old @ Hollandse Club 9 to 14 years old @ Swiss Club
Distance/Time Awards
24 to 30 May 2019, during lesson time
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Getting Fit and Keeping Fit After the New Year’s Hoorah…
See visible results after just a few months of regular workouts
So, your resolution was to get fit this year? You kicked off January with your first few runs. Bought a new gym membership, signed up for some classes. Might have even got a new pair of trainers to go along with the resolution. Sounds like you? Read on. TYPICAL TIMELINE Week 1… You’re full of motivation. Week 2… Somehow getting that run in seems to become harder with work piling in and obligations to fulfil taking priority. Week 3… It’s been a few days since you last put those new shoes on. In fact, the only shoes that have seen any action are your dancing ones. Week 4… In a bid to not fail on your new year’s resolution, you vow to not fall into the same pitfalls from the year before. You re-muster the mental strength you need to put those shoes back on and head out for whatever physical activity you can do. Then comes the CNY holiday! A week of lunches, dinners, tossing of yusheng, boozy parties and/or travels.
Getting fit hinges on you being prepared to make physical exercise, healthier eating habits and getting sufficient rest a key priority in your life. If you like socialising, join a group class. Having motivational factors around you will ease your pathway towards achieving a healthier you. It has been said that you are the sum of the five people you spend the most time with. Find a social circle who are interested in healthy living – or influence the people around you to adopt a positive change. The key factors that allow you to successfully attain your physical fitness goals are right under your nose. Over the years of training people at the Club, we have developed many programmes that have successfully paved the way for your peers to become healthier and fitter. Why not join them on the path to fitness? A SAMPLER OF OUR PROGRAMMES
At the end of the week you realise your clothes still feel tight, you’re demotivated and you think – why even bother?
Indoor Cycling
Tuesdays, 8.30am
Aquabiking
Wednesdays, 7pm and Saturdays, 9am
Here’s the kicker. Even you do stay on track, the hardest part is to remain consistent after six months.
Personal Training
Mondays to Saturdays, by appointment, from 7am
MIND YOUR BODY Working out and staying in shape is one of the most easiest yet hardest things for people to do. Getting fit and healthy is more of a mental challenge than a physical one. In order to successfully make that switch to a healthier you, you must first mentally prepare yourself to make a lifestyle change. Article courtesy of Timothy Felix, Active Fitness Director
INTERESTED IN CLASSES OR 1-ON-1 TRAINING? Please contact Timothy Felix, Active Fitness Director at: T: 9191 7475 E: getactive@activefitness.com.sg
German-Swiss Golf Club
COMPETITION SCHEDULE Date
Saturday, 2 March 2019
Tee-off commences
12pm
Venue
Ria Bintan Golf
Format
Dieter-Gumpert-Trophy
Registration by
Sunday, 24 February 2019
Date
Saturday, 30 March & Sunday, 31 March 2019
Tee-off commences
12pm
Venue
Els Club Malaysia, Desaru
Format
2-day tournament – Stableford
Registration by
Sunday, 24 March 2019
Date
Sunday, 28 April 2019
Tee-off commences
12.30pm
Venue
Sembawang Country Club
Format
Stableford
Registration by
Sunday, 21 April 2019
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Golf is a compromise between what your ego wants you to do, what experience tells you to do, and what your nerves let you do. Bruce Crampton
INTERESTED IN PLAYING GOLF? If you would like to join our golfing group, take part in or register for one of the competitions, or find out more, please contact Joachim Herrmann, Golf Convenor at: M: 8121 8902 E: germanswissgolfclub@gmail.com
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Swim… Hit… Kick… Swing… Move…
Easter Camps at the Swiss Club
Coffee g & H ealth Mornin
Talk
SWIM WITH AQUADUCKS
Wednesday 10 April 2019 9.30am to 11.30am, Pergola
$10 per Member $15 per Guest
Inclusive of Coffee, Tea and Snacks
• Catch up over coffee and sample JUST Swiss oil-infused products for the body and mind • Learn about the benefits of natural and chemical-free living • Obtain insightful tips on how to build moments of self-care and family bonding into your busy life
RSVP at 6591 9420 or email recept@swissclub.com.sg before 5 April 2019.
Camp
April 2019 Easter Swim Camps
Dates
1 to 5 April 2019 8 to 12 April 2019 19 April 2019 (Good Friday)
Time
9am to 12.30pm
Venue
Swiss Club Recreation Pool
Fees
Members $72.50 per day | Non-members $80 per day
To find out more, contact aquaDucks at: M: 8260 9032 (weather update only) E: swiss@aquaducks.com.sg HIT WITH 40XV Camp
April 2019 Easter Tennis Camps
Dates
1 to 5 April 2019 8 to 12 April 2019
Time
10am to 12pm
Venue
Swiss Club
To find out more, contact Pierre Capdeville at: E: pierre@forty-fifteen.com
KICK WITH CUFA Camp
April 2019 Easter Soccer Camps
Dates
1 to 5 April 2019 12 April 2019
Time
9am to 12pm
Venue
Swiss Club
Fees
Members $375 | Non-members $425
To find out more, contact Olliver Marx at: M: 9821 3869 E: info@cufa.com.sg SWING WITH MYFIRSTPAR Camp
March 2019 Easter Golf Camp
Dates
25 to 29 March 2019 (5-day programme)
Time
9am to 12pm
Venue
Swiss Club
Fees
Members $375 | Non-members $450
To find out more, contact Edmund at: M: 9151 8852 E: champions@myfirstpar.com MOVE WITH VIVOKINETICS Camp
April 2019 Easter Multi-Sports Kids Camp
Dates
8 to 12 April 2019
Time
9am to 12pm
Venue
Swiss Club
Fees
Members $445 | Non-members $475 (5-day full programme) Members $90 per day | Non-members $100 per day (Pro-rated participation)
To find out more, contact Vivian at: M: 9060 6227 E: enquiry@vivokinetics.com
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Mario Botta. The Space Beyond A Documentary by Loretta Dalpozzo and Michèle Volontè
In October last year, the Embassy of Switzerland was pleased to present the Swiss documentary ‘Mario Botta. The Space Beyond’ (‘Mario Botta. Oltre lo spazio’) as the opening film of Archifest 2018 in Singapore. Those who missed the screenings will get another chance to see this enthralling and thought-provoking film in April, when Botta himself visits Singapore. TWO SUCCESSFUL SCREENINGS The first screening of the documentary took place on 5 October, followed by a second screening on 28 October, preceded by a Q&A session with film director Loretta Dalpozzo and Archifest Festival Director Yann Follain. The healthy attendance at both sessions contributed to a record number of visitors to this year’s Archifest film programme at The Projector. CELEBRATING A SWISS ARCHITECT The documentary is an artistic and personal journey into the work of internationally acclaimed Swiss architect Mario Botta. It asks the question why a globalised society feels the urge to build sacred spaces – and why Botta feels the need to tackle the issue now more than ever. Passionate and tireless at 75 years old, Botta is one of the few architects who has built places of prayer for the three main monotheistic religions. The documentary draws on some recent projects of Mario Botta in South Korea, where he designed a church in Namyang, and in China, where he designed a mosque in Yinchuan. Swiss film director and producer Loretta Dalpozzo, who hails from Mendrisio in Ticino, comes from the same town as Mario Botta. As an experienced freelancer journalist and correspondent for Swiss TV, Loretta and her co-director Michèle Volontè embarked on a global pilgrimage to make this documentary. Their documentary subsequently showcases Botta’s great architectural works in Europe, Israel and Asia. ABOUT BOTTA Growing up in Mendrisio, Mario Botta already knew as a child that he wanted to become an architect. He designed
his first building when he was just 16 years old. After studying in Venice, he launched his career with his own architectural practice in Ticino. Mario Botta had the opportunity to learn from architectural geniuses including Carlo Scarpa, Le Corbusier, Louis I. Kahn and Luigi Snozzi, whose influence can be seen in many of his buildings. He often works with solid building materials such as natural stone, brick and concrete, and cultivates a strictly geometrical and plain formal language. He also likes to play with light and shadows. This combination gives his solid buildings a light and elegant appearance. Botta always uses the same architectural elements from an inexhaustibly broad spectrum of forms when designing his inimitable works. Many of his works can be found in his homeland, Ticino. In addition, Mario Botta is active worldwide and has many admirers far beyond the borders of Switzerland. Examples include the Cathedral of Évry in France (1990), the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (1995), the Cymbalista Synagogue in Tel Aviv (1998), the Watari Museum in Tokyo (1988) and the Kyobo Tower in Seoul (1997). ENCORE! The Embassy is pleased to welcome Mario Botta during this year’s Swiss Week from the 15 to 16 April 2019 for a talk and discussion about his work, together with a screening of ‘Mario Botta. The Space Beyond’. If you missed last year’s screenings, make sure you seize this second chance to view the documentary.
Article courtesy of the Embassy of Switzerland in Singapore; photo courtesy of ‘Mario Botta. The Space Beyond’
Swiss School Supports Local Makers
NEWS FROM THE
Christmas is a time to count one’s blessings and be thankful for what we have. Last year, the Swiss School in Singapore decided to give back to the local community. THANK YOU, SINGAPORE On behalf of the entire community of the Swiss School in Singapore, we would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation for the support that we have received from the local community to date. We have been very fortunate to have enjoyed Singapore’s warm hospitality for the past 53 years, and hope to enjoy it for many more years to come.
SETTING UP SHOP As part of our Advent celebrations, we invited ten different vendors to take part in a mini Christmas Market. Many of them were Singaporean entrepreneurs who started their businesses in the recent past. All of them were thrilled to take part in the bazaar. Local vendors included florist Sparrow Studio, yarn necklace maker Woven For Eve, handmade clay earrings maker Clayvage, and waterproof child-safe necklace maker Tarakette. We were particularly impressed by the remarkable startup Paper Houses, which was started by two 15-year-old schoolgirls.
Article courtesy of Charlene Chen, Marketing & Communications Representative, SSiS, and photos courtesy of JJ Lee
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Glad to Meet the Eves-Glardons We had the pleasure of first meeting Nancy Eves-Glardon at the 2018 Oktoberfest. Join us as we get to know her and her family a little better.
A MULTI-CULTURAL FAMILY A Swiss citizen, 48-year-old Nancy is of African descent and is happily married to her British husband Michael, who originally hails from London. The couple have a 15-year-old son named Noah. Nancy speaks of Switzerland with great fondness. She loves the co-existence of four languages in a small country, and the enriching effect it has upon the culture. Cultural riches aside, she also appreciates the wealth of scenery in Switzerland. In particular, she loves the beauty of the Alps not only for their breathtaking scenery but also because she enjoys skiing, hiking and alpine runs. In Switzerland, Nancy worked for a reinsurance company. Upon moving to Singapore at the beginning of 2018, she decided to dedicate her life to making a new home for her family and helping them adapt to their new environment. When we asked her to share her personal philosophy of life, she shared a gem of an insight. “Don’t let yesterday use up too much of today,” advised Nancy. LIFE IN SINGAPORE Given her admiration for the multi-cultural society of Switzerland, it’s not surprising that Nancy loves Singapore. “Singapore is full of energy and culture, with everyone living together peacefully. It is an inspiring place to stay,” said Nancy. She also admires its well-documented efficiency, cleanness, safety and modernity. Since moving to Singapore, Nancy has been no slouch. She’s had intensive Mandarin lessons for six months, and has learned to love the language. She also plays golf with her husband and takes part in many sporting activities.
9 THINGS NANCY LOVES ABOUT THE SWISS CLUB 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Wide range of sporting activities, especially tennis Lovely location Family-friendly atmosphere Ease of making new friends Vibrant diversity of a multi-cultural membership base Friendly restaurant staff and management Uber-yummy brätwurst and schnitzel Great coffee and fresh juices Awesome annual Oktoberfest
WILD ABOUT SPORTS Nancy and her family joined the Swiss Club after joining the Singapore Cricket Club. The wide range of sporting activities and facilities on offer were a strong drawcard. “The Swiss club is situated in a lovely location, and provides a great balance to our city lives. We love lots of sports activities and you will often find us on the tennis courts,” said Nancy. Nancy divulged that she had recently had some personal training at the gym with Jason, who, we quote, “… is a lovely instructor but very tough.” (You’ve been warned.) In the months to come, Nancy looks forward to learning new sports at the Swiss Club. She hopes to improve her tennis and join a Club team. She also looks forward to meeting new and interesting people. “Everyone in Singapore has their own story to tell,” said Nancy. Case in point – we loved hearing Nancy’s story. Be sure to swap your stories with Nancy and other new Members at the Swiss Club!
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Last Word
ANOTHER WONDERFUL EVENING Hi Christine, As I mentioned before, we’ve held our events at the Swiss Club a number of times in the past, and have always enjoyed it. This year I received many comments about how nicely the Club was decorated, and how delicious the food was (our thanks to the chef and the cooking staff). Your team did a wonderful job. I’d also like to commend your event staff there for the evening. They kept things running smoothly, and were a great help. We will certainly keep the Swiss Club at the top of our list for events in the future. Have a great holiday season! Best regards, Steven
HIGH PRAISE FROM A LEGENDARY HOSPITALITY BRAND Dear Aaron, I would like to convey for my sincere thanks to you and your team for yet another successful Christmas party for our team. I am sure you could tell that everyone really enjoyed themselves! From the start of the process, Christine has been very flexible and responsive, which made planning this event at the Swiss Club extremely easy for me.
RAVE RACLETTE REVIEW
Yusri too was beyond amazing and he deserves a commendation as well. There were many things that were requested at the last minute but he was always so willing to assist. He really went the extra mile to help us with the preparation of the tequila shots, a request that we only conveyed to him on the actual day itself. His can-do spirit was truly the best.
Dear Carsten, Aaron and Christine,
Once again, thank you for helping us to create a night to remember!
We were very happy with your service and the two events. Your team is very organised and the service is outstanding. The Raclette was especially nice.
Best regards, Charlene Chue Sales Administrator, Mandarin Oriental Singapore
Best regards, Remo
STELLAR SERVICE AND LOGISTICS
THANKS FOR EVERYTHING Dear Christine, Many thanks for your kind mail. The evening at the Swiss Club was a great success and we thank the whole team for the excellent work! Many thanks for everything and kind regards, Barbara
Thank you for your hospitality. We had a great time, thanks for having us. Service was good – waiters were patient and not pushing the drinks too hard. Logistically, it was great. Guests knew where to go and the restaurant was set up nicely. Met vriendelijke groet, with my best regards, Michel Lebon Facilities Coordinator, Hollandse School Limited Singapore
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PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES IN MARCH AND APRIL Join in our regular activities and form binding friendships as you keep fit. We have something for all interests, ages and levels of fitness. FOOTBALL FAMILY SOCIAL FOOTBALL Sun 15:00 – 16:30 (Sports Field) Sun 16:30 – 18:00 (Sports Field) SOCIAL FOOTBALL Mon 20:00 – 22:00 (Sports Field) Please register with Urs Lichtenberger (E: ulichtenberger@bluewin.ch) and Thomas Koechli (E: tkoechli@gmail.com) to get on the mailing list. An email is sent to Swiss Club members every Friday to get players registered for football on Monday. GSAS COSMO LEAGUE Tue 19:00 – 21:00 (Sports Field) Casual Kick Tue 21:00 – 22:30 (Sports Field)
TENNIS MEN’S SOCIAL Sat 15:00 – 18:00 (Courts 2, 3 & 4) Please contact Jasmine Tan at T: 6591 9438 or E: jasmine.tan@swissclub.org.sg LADIES’ TEAM TRAINING Courts 4 & 5 Mon 09:00 – 11:00 (WITS Team) Tue 10:00 – 12:00 (WITS Team) Fri 08:00 – 09:30 (STA Team) 10:00 – 12:00 (Ladies’ Group Training)
FOOTBALL TRAINING FOR KIDS Sat 09:00 – 10:30 (Sports Field)
JUNIOR PROGRAMME Mon – Fri 16:00 – 19:00 Sat 08:00 – 12:00 • Parent/child and tiny tots programme • Junior introductory/ development programme • Junior intermediate/ advance programme
Open to all Players born between: 1 Jan 2012 and 31 Dec 2015
For times and dates, please see the 40XV display at the tennis courts.
Opened to Swiss Club Members and Non-Members.
FORTY-FIFTEEN (40XV) Tennis Director: Pierre Capdeville E: pierre@forty-fifteen.com
Rino Binder E: info@gas-sg.com (German All Stars)
Olliver Marx E: info@cufa.com.sg W: www.cufa.com.sg M: 9821 3869
Please check the tennis noticeboard for courts allocation for coaching and social tennis.
PADEL For Padel enquiries, contact Pierre Capdeville at E: pierre@forty-fifteen.com LADIES’ TENNIS LADDER Corinna Gorriz at E: corinna@gorriz.de or T: 8725 6761 SWIMMING aquaDucks E: swiss@aquaducks.com.sg M: 8260 9032 (weather update only) PARENT & CHILD 30 minutes session Mon – Fri 3:30pm to 5:00pm LEARN TO SWIM 30 minutes session Mon – Fri 3:30pm to 5:00pm COMPETITION & DEVELOPMENT CD1 Mon to Fri 5:00pm – 6:00pm Sat 9:15am – 10:15am CD2 Mon to Fri 5:00pm – 6:00pm Sat 8:15am – 9:15am CD3 & CD4 Mon 5:00pm – 6:00pm Tue to Fri 6:00pm – 7:00pm Sat 8:15am – 9:15am WATER POLO Mon 6:00pm – 7:00pm ADULTS Wed 8:30am – 9:30am Fri 7:30am – 8:30am
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BASKETBALL SOCIAL BASKETBALL Sat 10:00 – 11:00 (Outdoor Multi Court)
MUAY THAI DUO Private Session Sat 11:00 – 12:00 (Aerobics Studio)
PILATES PILATES MATWORK Wed 08:30 – 09:30 (Aerobics Studio)
Please contact Jasmine Tan at E: jasmine.tan@swissclub.org.sg or T: 6591 9438
Please contact Melanie Wragg at E: info@islandwellness.sg or T: 9068 2619
Please contact Christabel Lim at E: christabel_lyh@hotmail.com or T: 9619 5820
BIKE RIDES ON SUNDAYS Please check Newsletter for more details.
(Note: Pre-registration is required for this class)
(Note: Pre-registration is required for this class)
PROFESSIONAL FITNESS SERVICES AQUA BIKING Wed 19:00 – 19:50 Sat 09:00 – 09:50
SKAT Wed 20:00 – 23:00 (Jungle Bar)
GOLF German-Swiss Golf Club Please contact Joachim Herrmann at E: germanswissgolfclub@gmail.com or T: 8121 8902 JASS 26 Apr, 14 Jun*, 30 Aug*, 11 Oct* & 29 Nov* 2019 (Rifle Lounge) *Venue to be advised Please contact Michael Sutter or Nadine Breitenmoser at E: jass@swissclub.org.sg or T: 9648 5077 KARATE KYOKUSHIN KARATE Wed 17:00 – 18:00 4 years and above Parents are welcome to join class (Aerobics Studio) Please contact the instructor, Sensei Lai at E: ekl@caa.columbia.edu or T: 9185 0900 MAHJONG Mon 19:30 – 22:30 (Rifle Lounge) Please contact Jill Boschung at E: jillbos@yahoo.com or T: 9022 4605
(Note: Pre-register to secure a bike for class) INDOOR CYCLING Sat 11:00 – 11:45 (Aerobic Studio) Please contact Timothy Felix 24 hours before class at E: getactive@activefitness.com.sg or T: 9191 7475 BOOT CAMP Mon 18:00 – 18:45 (Soccer Field) Thu 08:30 – 09:15 (Soccer Field) Please contact Jason Stanley 24 hours before class at E: getactive@activefitness.com.sg or T: 9026 3452 PERSONAL TRAINING Please contact Timothy Felix at E: getactive@activefitness.com.sg or T: 9191 7475 (Note: Pre-registration is required for all classes)
Please contact Hubert Nerlich at E: hubertnerlich@gmail.com or T: 6734 0034 YOGA HATHA FLOW YOGA Thu 17:40 – 18:40, 18:45 – 19:45 (Pavilion) Please contact Claudia Garati at E: yoga@garati.ch or T: 9855 5378 HATHA YOGA Sat 09:00 – 10:00 (Pavilion) Please contact Nadja Pizzo at E: yogawithnadja@gmail.com or T: 9145 4408 YIN YANG YOGA Mon 08:30 – 09:30 (Pavilion) Please contact Claudia Garati at E: yoga@garati.ch or T: 9855 5378 for more details SALON AND SPA SERVICES AVEDA SALON & SPA Please contact us at T: 6463 0400 or SMS: 9655 8165
GOT A SUGGESTION? If you would like to suggest a new activity, please contact Jasmine Tan, Sports & Recreation Executive at: E: jasmine.tan@swissclub.org.sg T: 6591 9438
SAVE
THE DATES SUMMERFEST
Join us for a day-long celebration of summer. There’ll be carnival games, stage performances, face painting for the kids, food stations including a sizzling barbecue, copious cold beer and wine… A perfect day out for the whole family!
11 – 15 Sep
3 Aug
1 Jun
Don’t miss the three ‘biggies’ on the Swiss Club calendar…
SWISS NATIONAL DAY
Indulge all evening long with a sumptuous buffet including ever-popular raclette stations. Dance the night away to live music, possibly pick up a prize in the lucky draw, and let your little ones join in the lampion parade to the big bonfire!
20TH SWISS CLUB OKTOBERFEST
This legendary Bavarian-inspired beerfest needs no introduction. Widely regarded as ‘Singapore’s party of the year’, it features rousing performances from a Munich-based brass band, a feast fit for kings and more fun than you’ve had since high school. Sunday is family day Frühschoppen.