WE WELCOME
Our New Committee
OH, WHAT AN OKTOBERFEST!
Looking Back through Beer-tinted Glasses
MEET MARIE-THÉRÈSE The ‘Mother’ of the SSiS
SHAKEN, STIRRED AND SWITCHED UP New F&B Offerings
PSYCHEDELIC CYCLING
Lights, Action, Colour!
SWI S S CLU B, TH E H O M E FO R ALL NATI O NAL ITI ES
N O V E M B E R / D E C E M B E R 2 017 I S S U E
SWISS CLUB
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
FROM THE EDITOR
GENERAL 3 From the Editor 4 Club Management, Staff and Reservations 6 A Word from the Committee 8 A Message from the General Manager 9 The Swiss Club and The Trade Union Collective Agreement Renewal 10 Greetings from the Ambassador of Switzerland 12 Meet Your New Committee 14 Welcomes and Farewells 14 Opening Hours 16 One Membership, Two Clubs
Oh, what an Oktoberfest! Surely it was the best yet, though I suspect that elated revellers say that every year. The appearance of Andreas Gabalier on the Saturday night was a definite highlight. His affable charm and energetic stage presence were impossible to resist. He certainly rocked his lederhosen, and many women would have given almost anything to be that piano accordion he was squeezing… The only problem is – what will next year’s Oktoberfest hold? I mean, how can you top a party like that? Guess we’ll just have to
DINING 16 On The Menu 20 21 22 24
Dear Members,
wait and see.
SPORTS German-Swiss Golf Club Competition Schedule Great Times for Tennis! Ignite Your Senses with Indoor Cycling Splashing Good Times Ahead
Hot on the heels of Oktoberfest come the Christmas celebrations. Check out the Christmas specials on the menu at Pergola and Arbenz, and don’t miss the opportunity to ‘meet Santa’ on Sunday 10 December. This year, we’re really making a day of it – the Club has lined up lots of fun kids’ workshops and a mini Christmas bazaar to boot. Grab the chance to nail
EVENTS 26 Possibly The Best Oktoberfest Ever
your Christmas gift shopping. The vendors have been handpicked for their unique handmade wares.
INTEREST 32 'Lost' Children, Stolen Bananas and the Art of Creative Teaching 33 Students Get a Move on with Parkour Lessons at SSiS 34 Meet a Member: Inside the Hearts of the Klingenberg-Timms 35 Meet a Staffer: No Seven-Year-Itch for Rave 36 Last Word 37 Fitness, Friends, Fun! Programme of Activities in November and December
Last but not least, do get acquainted with your new Committee Members. Let us extend a warm welcome to our new President, Mr Rolf Gerber, and his mostly brand new team. Fresh faces and fresh blood will no doubt bring great value to your Club. In closing, the editorial team wish one and all a very Merry Christmas. Enjoy the carols, the decorations, the exchanging of gifts and the gatherings of loved ones. It really is the most wonderful time of the year! Warmest regards,
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SWISS CLUB
CLUB MANAGEMENT, STAFF AND RESERVATIONS CLUB
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Carsten Kjeldmann, General Manager E: carsten.kjeldmann@swissclub.org.sg
Aaron Lim, F&B Operations Service Manager E: aaron.lim@swissclub.org.sg
MEMBERSHIP
Adrian Vogt, Executive Chef E: adrian.vogt@swissclub.org.sg
DID: 6591 9421
DID: 6591 9457
Serene Yee, Member Relations Manager E: serene.yee@swissclub.org.sg
DID: 6591 9428
FINANCE
MARKETING & EVENTS
Lydia Zhai, Chief Accountant E: lydia.zhai@swissclub.org.sg
Paulina Halim, Marketing & Events Manager E: paulina.halim@swissclub.org.sg
FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE
SPORTS & RECREATION
Kumar Samy, Grounds & Housekeeping Manager E: samy.kumar@swissclub.org.sg
Haresh Kumar, Sports & Recreation Manager E: haresh.kumar@swissclub.org.sg
DID: 6591 9426
DID: 6591 9430
DID: 6591 9450
DID: 6591 9438
DID: 6591 9451
THE GUESTHOUSE ROOM RESERVATIONS E: theguesthouse@swissclub.org.sg T: 6591 9420
DINING RESERVATIONS W: www.swissclub.org.sg/restaurants T: 6591 9420 F: 6591 9452
COMMITTEE 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
Markus Blattmann Treasurer E: treasurer@swissclub.org.sg or markus.blattmann@swissclub.org.sg
Michael Bell Secretary E: secretary@swissclub.org.sg or michael.bell@swissclub.org.sg
MEMBERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Felix Kobel Sports E: felix.kobel@swissclub.org.sg
Caroline Steger F&B, Guesthouse E: caroline.steger@swissclub.org.sg
Mel Koehler Claudia Keller Spichtig Sports F&B, Guesthouse E: mel.koehler@swissclub.org.sg E: claudia.spichtig@swissclub.org.sg 4
Robbie Hills Marketing/Members Relations E: robbie.hills@swissclub.org.sg Pooja Agarwal Marketing/Members Relations E: pooja.agarwal@swissclub.org.sg
Herve Michel Facilities, Property & Tax E: herve.michel@swissclub.org.sg
Don’t Mis s
SWISS CLUB
The Kids’
Christmas Carnival @ The Club
WHEN: Sunday 10 December, 10am to 7pm WHERE: The Pavilion, The Swiss Club
4pm to 6pm Featuring Special Guest, Santa Claus!
10am to 3pm
Wonderful Workshops priced from $5 to $15 including:
Elves’ Cartoon Drawing Workshop
DIY Gift Tag Making
Henna-inspired Pebble Painting
Live Storytelling with Instant Illustrations
Light-in-a-Bottle Lamp Making
... and more jolly good stuff!
No registration required. Simply walk in and join in! (Pay as you go.)
3pm to 7pm
Christmas Bazaar
Featuring an eclectic selection of unique handmade and local items, author-signed children’s books and more! Yummy family-friendly food and drinks will be available! (Pay as you go.)
Pssst! Parents…
We, Santa’s helpers, invite you to submit a brief letter to Santa, reminding him of how nice (or not) your child has been throughout the year. Based on your letter, the kindly gent will have a little face-to-face chat with your son or daughter. Look out for more details in the Swiss Club newsletter.
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SWISS CLUB
A WORD FROM THE COMMITTEE
The outgoing Committee Members have all indicated their willingness to make their wealth of experience available to the incoming Committee Members. This will definitely be much appreciated as at least three quarters of the Committee Members are newly elected and have no prior Club experience. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Members for their trust and confidence in the new Committee Members by electing them at the last AGM, and the new Committee Members for their willingness to serve the Club to the best of their ability. I certainly look forward to working with the new team.
This year’s Oktoberfest was the biggest and most successful in terms of participation and revenue. More than 10,000 people attended over the five days of Oktoberfest. Dear Fellow Members, This year’s AGM – attended by 65 Members – once again saw some important decisions made and a new Committee elected. I would like to take this opportunity – and I am sure I speak on behalf of all of you – to express my appreciation to all outgoing Committee Members for their service and commitment to the Swiss Club. Special thanks go to the outgoing President, Martin Silberstein, who has served the Club with tremendous passion and dedication for the past 12 years. The Club would not be in this excellent shape and position if it had not been for his vision and leadership over the years. He will be a very hard act to follow. 6
My thanks also go to the Management and Staff who keep the Club running for your enjoyment day after day. The Club provides a unique setting with its vast grounds, dotted with big old trees and surrounded by jungle. I would like to encourage you to experience it for yourself as often as you can. Although the Club is in good shape, despite its age, we do have our challenges. The perennial issue is a declining Membership base, which has of course a direct impact on the Club’s revenues. Cost-cutting is one measure to try to counter this issue. Finding new sources of revenues is another measure to improve the Club’s financial health, and to hopefully set it on a steady path for the future. Thinking out of the box and coming up with new ideas for new sources of revenues for the Club, while making the Club even more attractive, will be one of the most important strategic tasks of the new Committee. One big source of revenue is always the Oktoberfest. This year’s Oktoberfest was the biggest and most successful in terms of participation and revenue. More than 10,000 people attended over the five days of Oktoberfest. The performance by Andreas Gabalier was a wonderful addition to this traditional cultural event, which was graced by two Ambassadors and two Members of the Singapore Parliament. We certainly hope that in 2018 we can continue to build on this year’s success. As part of the initiative to increase the Swiss Club’s attractiveness, the Club is delighted to announce a reciprocal arrangement with the prestigious
Singapore Cricket Club – one of the oldest and most traditional clubs in Singapore. This allows our Members to use the Cricket Club’s restaurant facilities from Monday till Friday and vice versa. (Please look out for the details in this issue of RELAX.) When you hold this edition of RELAX in your hands, 2017 will be drawing to a close. Christmas is fast approaching. Please look out for all the Christmas fun in the coming pages and ensure you tick your calendar for our various events and activities – especially the ‘Christmas Tree Light-up’ on 3 December and ‘Meet Santa’ on 10 December, which is always great fun for the whole family. Christmas is also a time of giving. In that spirit, we will soon be approaching you for your Ang Pow contributions. We would greatly appreciate your generosity as 100% of the contributions go to the Club’s employees, who are always here for you. It is an excellent opportunity to express your gratitude. Having worked and lived in Singapore for 21 years, Singapore has become home for my wife and I. Our three adult children have all settled in other parts of the world but keep coming back to Singapore as often as they can to reminisce and to reconnect with friends. The Swiss Club is certainly part of this, as they all attended the Swiss School, situated on Swiss Club grounds. I hope that the Swiss Club provides you too with a wealth of good memories and pleasant experiences. I look forward to seeing as many of you as often as possible at the Club. In closing, I wish all of you a wonderful festive season, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Yours sincerely,
Rolf Gerber
SWISS CLUB
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SWISS CLUB
A MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER Dear Members, Thank you for your continued support in making the Club so vibrant. It has been an exciting past two months with lots of new initiatives and some proven ‘classics’. Before we know it, the countdown to ring out 2017 will begin. The ‘classics’ refers, obviously, to the biggest and best Oktoberfest in town – and this year was no exception, apart from breaking a few records. This was thanks to your participation, our great reputation, and no doubt the added attraction of Saturday’s ‘Ladies’ Night’ where Andreas Gabalier and most of the tent’s female patrons were in no hurry to stop dancing and partying. As the dust settled, the Club and its Committee hosted the Annual General Meeting (AGM). The meeting was greatly supported by Members, who had the opportunity to thank outgoing President, Martin Silberstein and his Committee for their past services, and welcome our new Club President, Rolf Gerber and his elected Committee. At our recent Committee meeting, it was highlighted by our Membership department that some Members may have misinterpreted the recently introduced food and beverage minimum consumption spend. Feedback received indicated that some Members thought that the amount is a monthly or quarterly charge. This is not the case. The annual amount per account holder is $600, and this amount must be spent over a period of twelve months (July to June), so if you are travelling extensively there is no need to worry. For easy reference, your monthly statement provides you with a clear accumulated food and beverage spending amount to date. Remember, if you have any questions with regard to your Membership, do approach us and we will be happy to assist. I promised to provide an update on some of the refurbishments taking place at the Club. We are well aware of the swimming pool paint (or the lack of it). The current state is disappointing, and we are considering either painting it again over Christmas (which will most likely result in a similar outcome in six months) or getting the pool tiled when the Pergola,
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Jungle Bar and Kitchen renovation takes place next year. We apologise for its less than perfect state now, but rest assured the project is not forgotten. On a more positive note, the soccer pitch will be closed for two months from midDecember, to be resurfaced with the latest in artificial turf technology. Once again, our football teams, families, coaches and schools will be able to enjoy an ideal, safe environment in which to practise their favourite sport. The new playgrounds have departed Europe and should arrive by mid-December – so kids, look out for new thrilling rides and fun features. Thank you for your patience and understanding. You may also have experienced the Rifle Lounge being brought back to life as it opens every Friday and Saturday night (except when the Club hosts events) for both pre- and post-dinner drinks. It offers a wide selection of Swiss artisanal beverages, cocktails, relaxed background music and the opportunity to entertain till late, either inside in air-conditioned comfort or on the terrace al fresco style. Yusri, Kamil and Sue are at your service. In addition, the Club hosted a superb Deutz Champagne dinner with representatives from Deutz as well as the Fromm winery Masterclass, tutored by Adam Balasoglou. Thank you to all those Members who joined, and we look forward to welcoming many more of you to upcoming events. The following pages will hopefully whet your appetite and entice you to come and participate. As we get into the spirit of Yuletide, do join in the many activities the Club has to offer. Look out for our two movie nights on 18 November and 16 December – we’ll have the popcorn and ice-cream ready for you. Also, don’t miss our Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on 3 December, and your chance to ‘Meet Santa on 10 December. This year, the jolly old man’s visit will be combined with a fullday carnival featuring workshops and a Christmas bazaar. What fun! Lastly, a gentle reminder regarding etiquette in the Club’s dining and sports areas. Kindly wear appropriate clothing out of respect for other Members’ rights to enjoy the facilities, too.
As we get into the spirit of Yuletide, do join in the many activities the Club has to offer.
May I take this opportunity to wish all Members and their families, our Committee and my work colleagues a fantastic couple of months ahead, a blessed holiday season and a healthy entry to 2018. Season’s Greetings – and see you at the Club!
Carsten Kjeldmann General Manager carsten.kjeldmann@swissclub.org.sg "Swiss Club, the Home for All Nationalities"
The Swiss Club and The Trade Union (AREU) Collective Agreement Renewal The Swiss Club and the Trade Union; Attractions, Resorts and Entertainment Union (AREU) have recently renewed a Collective Agreement (CA), which benefits all bargaining employees of the Club.
HAPPINESS, HARMONY AND PRODUCTIVITY
Throughout the past three years, the Swiss Club and AREU have maintained a close relationship. The recently renewed agreement aligns our employment terms with new government regulations, staff welfare adjustments and employment policies, to name a few of the key areas of cooperation between the Union and the Club. This Collective Agreement will help ensure an ongoing happy, harmonious and productive work environment at the Swiss Club.
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Greetings
from the Ambassador of Switzerland Dear Members of the Swiss Club, Dear Readers of RELAX, 2017 marked the 50 years jubilee of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and Singapore. Fifty years ago, Switzerland’s Federal Council decided to transform the Swiss Consulate in Singapore into an Embassy, recognising the importance of the young city-nation to Swiss interests in the region. The last 50 years saw a continual deepening and strengthening of our ties, to the point where nowadays Singapore is by far Switzerland’s most important trading partner in Southeast Asia. Furthermore, Singapore hosts the biggest Swiss community in any city in all of Asia, with roughly 5000 Swiss calling the Lion City their home. To commemorate these 50 years of growing partnership, the Embassy organised a whole range of festivities. We started out the year with an open-air concert by the talented Swiss-Singaporean pianist Rahel Senn in the Botanic Gardens. In March, the Council of States delegation (Ständerat, Conseil des Etats) led by its President Ivo Bischofberger, visited the Singapore Parliament and met with the Swiss Community at the Swiss Club. The Embassy also published a postcard booklet, depicting some of the highlights of the Swiss presence in Singapore. In April, Switzerland’s Finance Minister and Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer led a high-ranking financial delegation to Singapore, while in June, Defence Minister and Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin attended the important Shangri-La Security Dialogue and made a bilateral visit to his Singaporean colleague.
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Other highlights were the SwitzerlandSingapore Football Festival for boys and girls, which took centre-stage on the iconic Float@Marina platform. In July/August we organised three weeks of Switzerland-inspired exhibitions on tourism, sports and watches in Paragon on Orchard Road. While the official reception on 1 August for the Singapore authorities and the Diplomatic Corps was held at the Swiss Residence, the traditional National Day celebrations of the Swiss Community had its usual perfect stage on the beautiful Saturday night of 5 August at the Swiss Club. In October, we brought the ongoing photo exhibition ‘Humanity’s Greening of Planet Earth’ by Swiss photographer Mario Del Curto to Gardens by the Bay. This exhibition runs until 12 November. And to close the year on a festive note, we host our traditional Swiss Santa Claus family event together with the Swiss Association Singapore (SAS) at the Swiss Residence on Sunday 10 December. By that time, 2018 will already be knocking at our front door. We look forward to keeping in touch with you through our website (www.eda.admin.ch/singapore), Facebook (/swissembassysingapore), RELAX magazine and most importantly, in person. My spouse Fiorella and I, together with all the Embassy staff, wish you and your families happy holidays and a successful start to 2018.
Thomas Kupfer Ambassador of Switzerland
SWISS CLUB
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SWISS CLUB
Meet Your New Committee Get acquainted with your new Committee Members. They hail from far and wide, and are united by their shared love of the Swiss Club. Look out for more to come in the January/February issue of RELAX. Your New President, Rolf Gerber
the neighbouring Swiss School.
New President Rolf Gerber has worked and lived in Singapore for 21 years. Today, he and his wife happily call Singapore home. The Swiss Club plays a prominent role in their family history and photo albums, especially in view of the fact all three of his adult children attended
I hope that the Swiss Club provides you too with a wealth of good memories and pleasant experiences.
I love the little Switzerland in the jungle. Adrian Jacklowsky “I love the little Switzerland in the jungle, because it is a special place, giving us the opportunity to combine Swiss traditions with the dynamics of a changing world in Asia,” said Adrian.
Your New Secretary, Michael Bell New Committee Member and Secretary Michael Bell is a dual citizen of the United Kingdom and the United States, and is married to an Italian. He has lived and worked in Singapore for eight years, and been a Member of the Swiss Club for the past four years.
Rolf Gerber “I hope that the Swiss Club provides you too with a wealth of good memories and pleasant experiences,” shared Rolf. He hopes to help set the Club on a steady path for the future, while making its offerings even more attractive for Members.
Our family enjoys the Club and we wanted to participate more. Michael Bell
Your New Deputy President, Adrian Jacklowsky One of the few returning Committee Members, Adrian Jacklowsky has stepped up to fill the important role of Deputy President. A Swiss National, he has lived in Singapore since 1998, when he was working for Roche Vitamins, then known as DSM, before starting his own business in 2010. Adrian was motivated to not only continue but deepen his involvement with the Committee because of his heartfelt love for the Club. 12
When asked why he joined the Committee, Michael replied, “Our family enjoys the Club and we wanted to participate more.”
Your New Committee Member, Robbie Hills New Committee Member Robbie Hills is on the subcommittee for Marketing and Membership. He hails from Sydney and has been working for Google for most of his time here, which is fast approaching ten years. Robbie, his wife Kathy and
their three daughters Madison, Charlie and Isabella are all Permanent Residents, and have been Members of the Swiss Club since 2010. They started as Summer Members and almost immediately converted to ‘fulltime’ Members. “When I saw the invitation for non-Swiss Members to join, I immediately thought I could add some value to the Club.
We can be found most Sundays in the Jungle Bar with other Aussie families. Robbie Hills As a family club, we love it. We can be found most Sundays in the Jungle Bar with other Aussie families. I think there are many areas of the Club we can improve and I am excited about what the future Swiss Club will look like,” shared Robbie.
Your New Committee Member, Herve Michel New Committee Member Herve Michel is on the sub-committee for Facilities, Property and Tax. A French Permanent Resident of Singapore, he relocated to Singapore after many years of living in Hong Kong. He chose Singapore for its quality of life and proximity to his wife’s homeland of Sri Lanka. Herve has lived in Singapore for 16 years, since June 2001,and has been a Member of the Swiss Club since for the last 14 years.
I decided to respond to the invitation for new Committee Members in order to be part of the future of the Club. Herve Michel When asked what motivated him to serve on the Committee, Herve replied, “After enjoying the Club for many years, I decided to respond to the invitation for new Committee Members in order to be part of the future of the Club,” shared Herve.
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SWISS CLUB
Welcomes and Farewells
Fabian Fuerst & Anna Katharina Mueller-Fuerst
Term
Lucinda & Sebastian Riis-Johansen
Term
Rafael Lopez & Silvia Yague-Lopez
Term
Craig & Calista McDougall
Term
Nicolas & Pascale Mousset
Term
The Swiss Club farewells:
The Swiss Club welcomes: Name
Type of Membership
Name
Type of Membership
Johannes & Renate Iten
Ordinary
Alexander & Renate Ochsner
Ordinary
Patrick Husistein & Valen Tan-Husistein
Ordinary / Associate
Ernst & Daphne Roth
Ordinary
Michael Rieder & Rieder-Chen Leei-Hong
Ordinary / Associate
Luigi & Carol Vignola
Ordinary
Franziska Gass & Iain Lappin-Smith
Ordinary / Associate
Andreas Hartl & Martina Reich-Hartl
Associate
Ordinary / Associate
Marina & Andreas Kalkum
Associate
Robert Marti & Catherine Henrard-Marti
Norbert Seo & Seo-Shin Jiwan
Associate
Timothy & Fanny Clarsen
Associate
Wolfgang & Guyu Syhr
Associate
Johan Geertsema & Coleen Angove-Geertsema
Associate
Annette Louise Waterman
Associate
Wolfgang Schnittker
Associate
Willem Hoogwater & Leonie De Noo-Hoogwater
Associate Transferable
Tan Siah Cheng Florence
Associate
Satoko & Takayuki Kasama
Associate Transferable
Dimitri & Yin-Hua Tsamados
Associate
Alexander & Hildegard Zach
Non-Swiss Nominee
Kate Victoria Kardachi
Term
Javier Matias Acosta Ceccarini & Fiorenza Toffolon-Acosta Ceccarini
Term
Alan Ryan & Sarah Thackray-Ryan
Term
David Bruce & Alice Thomson
Associate Transferable
Jacqueline Cassidy
Term
Pierre & Keiko Rico
Non-Swiss Nominee
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 14
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
Mon – Fri Lap Pool Sports Hall
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)
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.
Members $75 Guests $85 Children $35
SWISS CLUB
One Membership, Two Clubs The Swiss Club is delighted to remind Members of our recently formalised reciprocal food and beverage arrangement at the Singapore Cricket Club (SCC). Since 9 October, Swiss Club Members have been welcomed at the Singapore Cricket Club’s restaurant and bar facilities from Monday to Friday. Likewise, SCC Members are now welcome to avail themselves of the Swiss Club’s bar and restaurant facilities on weekdays.
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MEET, MINGLE, NETWORK
POINTS TO NOTE
This reciprocal arrangement presents new opportunities to meet like-minded people, make new friends and gather with old ones, and network. The Club is also well situated for business meetings. To date, Members’ feedback has been excellent, and both Clubs have benefited from new customers.
Since parking at SCC is not allowed, you are advised to utilise the nearby car parks at Parliament House, Adelphi Building or Singapore National Gallery. Settlement of bills is strictly by visitor's cash card. Bills are subject to a non-member surcharge.
For dining at the Padang Restaurant, reservations are advisable. Please visit www.scc.org.sg for further details on restaurants’ operating hours and reservations policies.
GOT SPURS? WE'RE HAVING A
WILD WILD WEST COUNTDOWN BBQ PARTY! 31 December 2017, 7PM Jungle Bar
COME IN COSTUME! RSVP BY 25 DECEMBER 2017 FURTHER INFORMATION CALL : 65919420 EMAIL : RECEPT@SWISSCLUB.ORG.SG
ADULT $65 GUEST $75 CHILDREN (5-12) $30
ON THE MENU
November a nd December
As always, we’ve been looking for ways to make ‘good’ great, and our food and beverage offerings are no exception. On that note, we hope you enjoy the refreshed line-up of weekday offerings at Pergola and Arbenz. Bon appétit!
M O N DAY
Cheers for Beers! Enjoy 50% off all draft beers, all day
T U E S DAY
Kids ‘r’ Kings ’n’ Queens Kids eat for free* with every adult main course ordered, all day *Choice of nuggets with fries, pasta or pizza
W E D N E S DAY Raclette Nights $16.50 per portion
T H U R S DAY
Steak Frites Nights Includes a glass of the Wine of the Month $38 per portion
F R I DAY
Wine Tasting Nights Every alternate Friday, starting 3 November
Terms and conditions apply.
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SEASONAL SPECIALS NOVEMBER 1 - 30 (11am – 9pm daily)
Classic Chinese Roasts Roast Duck Crispy Roast Pork BBQ Sweet Pork Mixed Roast (2 kinds) Mixed Roast (3 kinds) Mixed Roast Combo (serves 3 - 4 pax)
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Austrian Wine Dinner Aperitif in the garden, followed by a 5-course European wine-pairing dinner cooked by Executive Chef Adrian Vogt, while European winemakers Markus Kirnbauer, Alexander Zahel, Johannes Gebeshuber and Michael Höffken serve their best wines
$12.80 $11.50 $11.50 $14.50 $16.50 $28.50
Pergola
Rifle Lounge
DECEMBER 1 - 25 (11am – 9pm daily)
1 - 24 (Lunch and Dinner)
Special Festive Fare Roasted Baby vegetable Salad, Cranberries, Pecan, Honey Mustard Glazed Gammon Ham
$ 13.80
Maple Syrup infused Norwegian Salmon Steak, Spiced Quinoa, Butter Squash Salsa
$20.80
Crisp Duck Leg Confit, Truffle Mash Potato, Pearl Onion & Apples
$23.50
Special Christmas Set Menu Lavish 3-course set menu with Christmas cookies, coffee/tea Deluxe 4-course set menu with Christmas cookies coffee/tea
Pergola
Arbenz
$69 $89
ON THE WINE LIST Tasca D'Almerita Grillo Cavallo Delle Fate 2015
Tasca D'Almerita Lamuri 2015
$65 per bottle $14 per 150ml glass
$65 per bottle $14 per 150ml glass
An ancient grape variety, a cross between Moscato and Catarratto, results in a wine with a concentrated and complex aroma. Cultivated at Regaleali on the hills next to Case Vecchie Tasca d'Almerita Grillo, it offers a broad range of bright fruit aromas from crisp citrus to white peach with an elegant backbone of minerality.
Made from a selection of Nero d’Avola grapes cultivated on the high hills of Sicily, this wine expresses the primary aromas, without excess from the ripening process. Different age barriques provide soft and elegant tannins, with subtle hints of wood.
E, HOM T A K E S AV O U R ! AND S AV E
Tasca D'Almerita Grillo Cavallo Delle Fate 2015
Tasca D'Almerita Lamuri 2015
Mixed Case
Take home
Take home
($45 per bottle)
($47 per bottle)
3 bottles of white & 3 bottles of red @ $276
6 bottles @ $270
6 bottles @ $282
Take home
Terms and conditions apply.
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TEE FOR TRIVIA Before he played in the 1957 Masters, Doug Ford not only predicted his victory, but his winning score of 283 as well.
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 M: 8121 8902 E: germanswissgolfclub@gmail.com
German-Swiss Golf Club
COMPETITION SCHEDULE ANNUAL CHAMPIONSHIP Date
11 November 2017
Tee-off commences
12.00pm
Date
12 November 2017
Tee-off commences
08.00am
Venue
Palm Spring Resort Senai, Johor Bahru
Format
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DECEMBER 2017 MEDAL ROUND Date
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Sembawang Country Club
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Great Times f r Tennis! September and October saw intensive activity on the courts – and it looks like the next two months will be just as busy. THE GOOD FIGHT In September and October, we saw Swiss Club teams playing and fighting hard all over Singapore. Four ladies’ teams, a men’s team and five junior teams gave their everything on the court. You know who you are – your coaches and teammates are proud of you! LADIES’ AND KIDS’ CAMPS For the first time ever, we organised a Ladies’ Camp – and what a blast we had! Intensive training and lots of laughs brought everyone together and visibly lifted the girls’ games. We also conducted another successful Kids’ Tennis Camp in October. JUBILANT JUNIOR TOURNAMENT In September, over 40 kids took part in the 3rd Junior Tournament of the year. Playing singles across various age groups, all the kids enjoyed multiple matches and for some, this was their first taste of tournament play. Day 1 had some early rain, but not enough to dampen the spirits of the players, who treated us to many tight and exciting matches. Day 2 saw the level of play rise as the kids became comfortable with the conditions and took control of their
SAVE THE DATES Fri 10 (pm) to Sun 12 November Mixed Double Swiss Club Championship Fri 17 (pm) to Sun 19 November Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Double Swiss Club Championship Hurry, registrations close a week prior the start of the competition. All participants can look forward to a dinner on the evening of Sunday 19 November. Fri 1 to Sat 2/Sun 3 December (if required) Final Junior Tournament of 2017
NOTE: The Junior Programme will take a break over Christmas. Last training will be held on Saturday 16 December and training resumes on Monday 8 January 2018.
Four ladies’ teams, a men’s team and five junior teams gave their everything on the court – your coaches and teammates are proud of you! nerves. Again there were many close matches, and it was great to see the kids play hard but fair and, more importantly, enjoying themselves. IS YOUR CHILD INTERESTED IN PLAYING TENNIS? Please contact Pierre at: E: pierre@forty-fifteen.com
Article and photos courtesy of Pierre Capdeville, Swiss Club Tennis Director
CONGRATULATIONS … to the Winners and Runners-up of our Junior Tournament CATEGORY OPEN Winner Runner-up
Ben Wiegele Kieran Davies
CATEGORY 12 & UNDER MAIN DRAW Winner Runner-up
Kai Phay Octave Lebard
CATEGORY 12 & UNDER PLATE Winner Runner-up
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CATEGORY 10 & UNDER Winner Runner-up
Axel Raber Renaud De Panafieu
CATEGORY 8 & UNDER Winner Runner-up
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Ignite Your Senses with Indoor Cycling
Please refer to the newsletter and website for the latest class timings.
Spinning, as it was once known many years ago, is an indoor cycling class that allows you to push your body to its limits and increase your endurance. Set to music, it’s designed to inspire you to push yourself harder at each lesson.
STAYING FIT The Club offers various fitness avenues, and a big attraction for a lot of Members on a regular basis is the Swiss Club Fitness Centre. Every day, Members get their fitness fix to keep themselves in great shape, stay mobile and agile, and to reach milestones on their fitness journey.
MOVING WITH THE TIMES The indoor cycling class was designed in the 90s and has since evolved with the times. With popular indoor cycling studios such as Soul Cycle in the US, the type of class has changed greatly over the years.
While many compare working out in the gym to ‘torture’, this word is far from the truth for countless others who enjoy their weekly bouts of training. For example, take this gentleman who flew in from Maldives through the night (on work not pleasure) and made it straight to the gym on a SATURDAY morning with bag in tow.
RHYTHM AND ENDURANCE CYCLING A much-upgraded version of the initial spin class, rhythm and endurance spin cycling is the newest sports offering at the Club. The class is set in a dark room with lights and music that create an experiential effect. The class is designed to move to the music and the lights create an atmosphere that’ll inspire you to keep attending each class.
Now that’s dedication – and if it was torture, he would not have been there. If you would like to stay fit or need any help, do get in touch with us for personal training or group fitness services.
PERSONAL TRAINING OR GROUP FITNESS SERVICES?
The movements on the bike include spinning in tempo to the latest music. The positioning of your body on the bike will ensure you target your glutes primarily, giving you a toned behind, while helping to shape your legs. DANCE YOUR WAY TO A SHAPELIER, SEXIER YOU The class incorporates upper body movements and weighted movements to give it a more holistic approach to targeting as many muscle groups as possible. The class will enable you to 22
If you want to see what all the hype is about, come join the party and dance on the bikes to a sexier you!
Please contact Timothy Felix, Active Fitness Director at: tone up your muscles and melt away the fat, while having fun. The rhythm cycling adds a dance element that removes the idea that you are exercising, hence allowing you to feel like you’re grooving while burning through all those calories.
M: 9191 7475 E: getactive@activefitness.com.sg
Article courtesy of Timothy Felix, Active Fitness Director. Photos courtesy of Haresh Kumar, Swiss Club Sports & Recreation Manager
For inquiries, please contact:
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Splashing Good Times Ahead We take this opportunity to introduce you to the aquaDucks team at the Swiss Club…
Dirk Kastermans, Director
“aquaDucks™ is only about the children. The way of teaching and the love for the children is the only thing that counts in this company. As a true believer in education in the most child-friendly way possible, it has been an amazing journey so far.”
aquaDucksTM is only about the children. Dirk Kastermans, Director, aquaDucks
Meira Lukat,
AUSTSwim Teacher of Swimming “Water is my favourite element and, if you combine this with teaching, I am at my best. Techniques, water safety and anything of relevance is part of our programme and I make sure that everyone will learn them through fun lessons.”
Rahah Kastermans,
Bachelor of Swimming (American Diploma) “I have been teaching swimming for almost a decade, and absolutely love what I am doing! In my lessons, every child learns differently and at his or her own pace, so that each child will reach his or her maximum potential.”
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Syazani (Tom) Bin Rahim
Teacher of Swimming (American Diploma) “I believe in the value of having fun and motivation as a means to bring out the best in every child.”
Jeroen Kastermans,
Teacher of Swimming (American Red Cross); CPR, AED & First Aid Certification (American Red Cross) “I love sports and I love children. Teaching swimming is the perfect combination to pursue my passion!”
Stephanie Lee,
Bachelor of Physical Education “Swimming has been a part of my life. It made me who I am today!”
Shafiq,
AUSTSwim Teacher of Swimming “As coaches, we experience victories everyday, small and large, as the children progress and excel both as swimmers and individuals. I find it fulfilling knowing that I play a part, either big or small, in moulding the future of these children.”
Marthijn Kastermans,
USSA Diploma in Sports Coaching, AUSTSwim Teacher of Swimming
“Teaching someone to become a great swimmer is fantastic, although the ultimate satisfaction for a teacher is to make his or her student a better person.”
Danny White, AUSTSwim Teacher of Swimming “My passion is teaching swimming with the aim that students will love it as much as I do, and be successful in their swimming goals.” SAVE THE DATES Friday 3 November Gold League (venue TBC) Friday 10 November Neptune League Swiss Club Friday 8 December Award Swimming Friday 15 December Pool Party 18 December – 7 January Term Break (No lessons)
IS YOUR CHILD INTERESTED IN SWIMMING? Please contact aquaDucks at: M: 9487 5183 E: swiss@aquaducks.com.sg
Article and photos courtesy of the aquaDucks team, Swiss Club
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EVENTS
Possibly The Best
Ev er The biggest party of the year kicked off on Wednesday 20 September and wound down on Sunday 24 September. We’re talking about none other than the legendary Oktoberfest at the Swiss Club. Graced with a special guest appearance by Austrian folk-rock sensation Andreas Gabalier on Thursday and Saturday night, it may just have been the best Oktoberfest ever. 8pm, after the traditional breaking of the barrel. Regular Oktoberfest-goers were delighted to welcome back the awesome 10-piece Musikkapelle Partenkirchen, performing at the Swiss Club’s Oktoberfest for the eighteenth consecutive year!
NOT JUST FOR GERMANS Arguably the most wonderful aspect of the Swiss Club’s Oktoberfest is its spirit of inclusiveness. From the first evening onwards, it was wonderful to see revellers from every nationality imaginable letting their hair down and simply having fun. The German Ambassador to Singapore, Dr Ulrich A. Sante, summed up the sentiments of many when he said, “I’m fascinated to see such a lively part of Germany in Singapore – a great city with a great Oktoberfest!” MUSIC AND MERRIMENT On Saturday night, when Oktoberfest traditionally reaches the height of boisterous Bavarian-bacchanalian revelry, the band started up just after 26
The first half of the evening’s programme comprised traditional Bavarian and Tyrolean folk music. After the few game couples hit the dance floor, the trickle soon swelled to a flood. Authentic Schuhplattling moves and grooves shared the spotlight with old school rock ‘n’ roll and free-form jigging around.
Two particularly sporting British gents, both named Rob (Aarvold and Hewitson respectively), put on a floor show of their own in their ‘Morph Suits’, eye-catching inflatable fat suits that forced their arms into permanently outstretched positions (making imbibing beer a challenging undertaking).
After an hour or so, the band switched it up and played a series of rousing rock anthems including classic like ‘Living Next Door to Alice’, YMCA’, ‘I Will Survive’ and ‘Dancing Queen’. For many, the years melted away, as 40-somethings, 50-somethings and sprightly 60-somethings channelled their youthful heydays.
AND HERE’S ANDREAS… With much fanfare, at around 10pm, the much-anticipated Austrian singing sensation Andreas Gabalier took to the stage. To coin a cliché, the crowd went wild! Clad in quad-hugging lederhosen and sporting sunglasses, Andreas squeezed an amazing range out of his gigantic piano accordion and belted out hits like ‘Mountain Man’ and ‘Volks Rock ‘n’ Roller’. His energetic antics and undeniable machismo were much appreciated by the very vocal ladies in the crowd. When the screaming subsided and
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...Possibly The Best Oktoberfest Ever SUNDAY, FAMILY FUN DAY! After the hardcore drinking and dancing of Saturday night, Sunday’s family day was a relatively sober affair. That said, the tent was awash with the cuteness of flaxen-haired children decked out in dainty dirndls and lederhosen. The title of youngest Oktoberfest reveller went to an adorable little man named Theo Strasser. He obligingly posed in the arms of his lovely Korean mum Tiyeong, while his camera-shy German dad Patrick looked proudly on.
Andreas had slaked his thirst with a mug of ice cold beer, we asked him to share his impressions of Singapore’s Oktoberfest. With a big sexy smile, he said that it reminded him of his roots. “Playing in a tent reminds me of the start of my career. It’s like starting again!”
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As per tradition, the day culminated in a magic show, performed by Singapore’s Magician of the Year in 2014, Casey Lee. He dazzled the audience with his sleight-of-hand, conjuring money out of thin air and generally bamboozling his wide-eyed audience. IT WAS‌ MAGIC! The real magic of the day, however, was the air of enchantment that hovered over the full 5-day event, uniting thousands of people from all walks of life and countries of origin, embracing the spirit of a centuriesold tradition a hemisphere away from where it all began.
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Neymar is just a one of the many wildlife who needed help. At ACRES, our aim is to end to animal cruelty in Asia. We have rescued and relocated more than 10,000 injured, orphaned or displaced animals to date. This is just a fraction of our work. Majority of widespread animal abuse and exploitation continues because of the lack of awareness, and that is where our Humane Education programmes seeks to empower people with knowledge while working alongside governmental agencies to nurture a responsible society from grassroots level. We strongly believe in ending animal cruelty by tackling the root causes. You can be a part of this change!
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‘Lost’ Children, Stolen Bananas and the
Art of Creative
Teaching Marie-Thérèse Splett-Sialm, the ‘mother’ of the Swiss School in Singapore, was in Singapore recently for the massive undertaking of chronicling and digitising 50 years’ worth of memorabilia. We spoke with this incredible lady.
BACK TO THE BEGINNING
A beautiful, bright-eyed lady with an energy that belied her 75 years, Marie-Thérèse spoke with fondness and vivid clarity about the early days of the Swiss School. She recalled that school started with just eight students in kindergarten and 11 in primary school. Class numbers swelled and the first year ended with 40 students. When asked about the challenges she faced, she said, “The challenge was to open a school from the very beginning, with nothing. Children came from different schools and we had to form a community, a family. We founded the school with the children, incorporating their ideas as well as ours.” Marie-Thérèse laughingly remembered how she panicked when children went ‘missing’ on the first day of school. Within minutes, they were located wandering down a path, just a short distance from the edge of the jungle. She recalled that nature and human nature were constantly interacting. Scorpions, snakes, monkeys and birds, which cheekily mimicked her speech, were frequent visitors to their open-air classrooms.
FROM SWITZERLAND TO SINGAPORE TO CHILE, WITH LOVE
In preparation of the opening of the Swiss School in Singapore, Marie-Thérèse and her first husband, co-founder of the school Werner Kaufmann-Sialm, studied the syllabuses of all 26 cantons in Switzerland. Weaving in the best practices of the Swiss syllabuses, and drawing on their 32
own teaching specialties of music and art in the case of Marie-Thérèse, and sports in the case of Werner, they developed a syllabus that openly sought to develop creativity.
she introduced the students to the traditional art of their culture. Under her tutelage, the children blossomed. Her successful methodology was observed by a professor from the University of Santiago, and incorporated into the syllabus of the teachers’ training college in Chile.
AWESOME ALUMNI
Always look for a master – someone who is better than you, someone you can learn from. Marie-Thérèse “This creative focus united the children. Art starts conversations, and drama brings children out of themselves,” she recalled. This creative approach was applied to her last official teaching appointment in a school in a small village near Winthertur, where she overcame the skepticism of her detractors and created a truly different school where all the different classes worked on one subject together, from kindergarten to upper primary school. The system is still in place today. After her retirement, Marie-Thérèse volunteered to teach in a less-privileged school in Chile in 2008. Ironically,
Several of Marie-Thérèse’s students recently attended the jubilee celebrations at the Swiss School. When asked if she was privy to the paths their adult lives had taken, she proudly recited a litany of achievements. One is the founder of a Montessori school in Switzerland, another is the director of a large prison in Switzerland, and another works tirelessly with the Red Cross.
A MESSAGE TO THE STUDENTS OF TODAY
When asked to convey a personal message to the students of today, Marie-Thérèse offered this heartfelt advice. “Always look for a master – someone who is better than you, someone you can learn from,” said Marie-Thérèse. “And never feel small.” At the end of our chat, Marie-Thérèse showed us the enormous tree that the Swiss School had first planted in 1968, when the new school building was officially opened. It was lovingly transplanted a decade later, in the inner courtyard of the school, where its mighty branches stretch upwards like a giant hand. Marie-Thérèse sees it as a unifying symbol of the school itself. It is sheltering, yet inspiring, encouraging its students to reach for the sky.
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Students Get a Move on with Parkour Lessons at SSiS At the Swiss School in Singapore, we are trying to provide more ways for our students to get outside and get moving. One of the ways we are doing this is through our Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) programmes and specifically our parkour programme.
FROM THE FRENCH MILITARY TO THE SWISS SCHOOL…
Parkour is a training discipline that was developed from military obstacle course training in France. This programme will allow the students to see the environment around them in a new way and to imagine the potential for navigating it. Among the movements that students will be learning to use are running, climbing, swinging, vaulting, and rolling.
This is the first time we have offered a parkour as an ECA, and the response to it has been amazing. We are working with an external company, Superfly Monkey Dragons, to offer the best quality ECA possible. Superfly Monkey Dragons have been teaching parkour classes in Singapore for five years now, and their instructors have a wealth of experience in this field.
SAFETY FIRST!
One of the most important components of this ECA is the safety of the students. During the ECA lesson, there are three instructors watching over the students. Each lesson starts with a review of the safety rules learned in previous lessons. The rule that is repeatedly emphasised is – if you are tired, don’t try it! After the safety review, a typical lesson continues with some warm-up stretches and running exercises. After the students are warmed up and ready to go, the instructors split them into smaller groups so that they can enjoy a more focused lesson.
… BECAUSE THE ENVIRONMENT IS MEANT FOR EXPLORING!
We really hope that the students enjoy this new variety of ECA that we are offering this semester. We believe that it is very important for students to be outside and actively moving around. From the popularity of this class, it seems that most of the students agree. Hopefully, after taking part in this ECA, our students will start to see the environment around them in a new way and will be encouraged to get out and explore more. Max Isenbeck, Primary 4 student, shared with us what he thought of the parkour lessons. “It is hard now, but t will be really fun when I learn how to do more,” said Max.
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Family, Asia and the Swiss Club…
Inside the Hearts of the KlingenbergTimms
Long-time Members Benno and Wiebke Klingenberg-Timm joined the Swiss Club a decade ago, before the births of two out of three of their handsome young sons – 12-year-old Paul and 7-year-old Henri, both born in Zurich, and 5-year-old Theodor, born in Singapore. Read on and find out about all that’s close to the hearts of this tight-knit, open-minded family. A SHARED LOVE OF ASIA Wiebke shared that this is the family’s third sojourn in Singapore. In 2001, her and Benno stayed for six months as students, then in 2006 they returned for one year on account of Benno’s job. In 2011 they arrived with the intention of staying much longer. “We always felt attracted towards Asia. In fact, we met in a Japanese language course at our high-school in 1993, and the rest it history,” recalled Wiebke fondly.
We always felt attracted towards Asia. In fact, we met in a Japanese language course at our highschool in 1993, and the rest it history. Wiebke Klingenberg The Klingenberg-Timms are big fans of Singapore. They love its vibrant multiculturalism, the variety, availability and affordability of food, and the general 34
friendliness and openness of its people. One thing they could happily do without is the COE!
look forward to the annual Oktoberfest, a highlight of the year not only for our Members but for many revelers at large.
WEEKLY AND YEARLY HIGHLIGHTS The Klingenberg-Timms enjoy simply being together, be it at the Club or abroad.
EAT AROUND THE WORLD… AT THE CLUB With three boisterous boys in the house, and Benno’s work taking him overseas frequently, the couple treasure their ‘date nights’ over beef tartar and red wine in Arbenz. A family favourite is the Indian corner, especially the legendary Butter Chicken and Palak Paneer. They also enjoy the very good, very local Char Kway Teow and the decadent Raclette, from time to time.
Family takes centrestage in our lives. We like to do everything together – including exploring Southeast Asia and beyond. Wiebke Klingenberg “Family takes centre-stage in our lives. We like to do everything together – including exploring Southeast Asia and beyond,” shared Wiebke. Saturday mornings at the Club have been a much-loved routine for the family for many years – Wiebke reckons it’s the very best way to start the weekend. She had nothing but praise for the excellent sports facilities of the Club, and welcomes the new multi-purpose court. She shared that she and Benno always
THEIR ‘HOTEL CALIFORNIA’ When asked to recall her fondest memories of Club life, Wiebke mentioned the many birthday parties celebrated at the Club over the past ten years. “Memories created at the Club are also always fondly remembered by friends that have long left Singapore,” reflected Wiebke. “It is a bit like Hotel California – you can check-in anytime you like, but you can never leave!” said Wiebke with a gentle chuckle. We hope you never leave the Swiss Club, Wiebke and family!
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No Seven-Year-Itch for Rave
Rave Subramaniam has been working at the Swiss Club for almost eight years. Far from tiring of his job, he loves it more and more with each passing year, and embraces every challenge.
A RISING STAR Rave started his professional journey with the Swiss Club as a waiter at Arbenz, and at Pergola from Fridays to Sundays. A quick learner, he moved over to Banqueting in 2014, and has never looked back. On the day we interviewed him, he was juggling setups for two events – one in Arbenz and another in the Rifle Lounge. His duties include setting up, serving guests, cleaning up, and briefing and deploying part-time staff as and when needed.
makes the trip across the Causeway five days a week, by motorbike. When he’s not working at the Swiss Club, he enjoys catching up on sleep, watching movies and going to his local Hindu temple.
FROM JB TO SG DAILY A Singaporean bachelor who lives in Johor Bahru with his two brothers, Rave happily
RAVE RECOMMENDS… Given his job title, we felt compelled to ask Rave for some dining recommendations.
FROM FEAR TO FONDNESS Rave freely admits that when he started his job at the Swiss Club, he was less than confident. “At first, I was very scared. But slowly we got to know each other and now I’m close to the Members,” he said.
“I love the Tandoori food, especially the chicken tikka, dahl and cheese naan,” said Rave. “A lot of the Members love the Swiss dishes, including the beef tartar, the Angus beef, and the Zurich-style veal and rösti,” he added. The interview was a short one, as duty called. As we were leaving Arbenz, we noticed Rave’s eagle eye zoom in on a tiny stain on a cover over one of the chairs. He removed it himself and summoned a staff member to replace it. We could clearly see that this passionate professional is married to his job for the long term.
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LAST WORD
Another Successful Swiss Club Birthday Party Thank you, Pauline – the kids had a fantastic time and as usual the staff were exceptional. Every child should have the privilege of a Swiss Club birthday! Appreciate your help,
A Job Well Done Dear Paulina, I have to compliment you on a job well done – everything went extremely well. Thank you very much for pulling this off. Thanks and regards,
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A Huge Success! Hi Paulina, I wish to thank you for the excellent coordination and helping us at every stage to make Maya’s 1st birthday party a huge success. I must say that you were very cooperative and supportive as well throughout the entire journey from blocking the dates to deciding the menu to organising the venue to the minutest detail. I must also take this opportunity to thank your staff YUSRI in particular who was of great assistance in helping us put up the balloons and overall managing the F and B at the party in a brilliant way. A billion thanks to him for a splendid attitude and being very cordial with all the guests. Last but not least, a big thank you for the excellent catering. All the guests mentioned that the food served was of great taste, visual appeal and excellent quality. Thank you once again, and we look forward to having many more parties at the Swiss Club. Kind regards, Salil Bhuvanadasan
Diwali of the Decade Dear Carsten, Paulina, Adrian, Ravi, Yash and Nori, Thank you for a fantastic time – we had the best Diwali party in 10 years! You are just an outstanding team. It really feels like home. All our guests commended the organisation, set-up, and the fact that Ravi and Yash never left a glass empty… Definitely more parties to come! Thank you, Sumi & Naveen
Letter from Liechtenstein Dear Carsten and Paulina, I hope this e-mail finds you well. Meanwhile, all our students and professors are back at the University of Liechtenstein. On behalf of all of them, I would like to thank you again for your excellent organisation and extremely warm welcome. They all enjoyed a great time in Singapore. Warmest regards from Liechtenstein, Caroline Lindner Assistant of Institute Management University of Liechtenstein, Institute for Finance
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Fitness, Friends, Fun! PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER
Join in our regular activities and form binding friendships as you keep fit. We have something for all interests, ages and levels of fitness.
Note: As part of the Club’s commitment to provide quality facilities, Football Field is scheduled to be closed for resurfacing from 11 December 2017 – 04 February 2018. We apologise for any inconvenience caused during this period.
FOOTBALL FAMILY SOCIAL FOOTBALL Sun 15:00 – 16:30 (Football Field) Sun 16:30 – 18:00 (Football Field) SOCIAL FOOTBALL Mon 20:00 – 22:00 (Football Field)
TENNIS MEN’S SOCIAL Sat 15:00 – 18:00 (Courts 2, 3 & 4) Haresh Kumar at T: 6591 9438 E: haresh.kumar@swissclub.org.sg
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.
LADIES’ TEAM TRAININGS Courts 4 & 5
GERMAN TEAM FOOTBALL PRACTICE Tue 20:15 – 22:00 (Football Field)
Fri 08:00 – 09:30 (STA Team) 10:00 – 12:00 (WITS Team)
Rino Binder E: info@gas-sg.com (German All Stars)
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
SWISS TEAM FOOTBALL PRACTICE Wed 20:00 – 22:00 (Football Field) League games on Saturdays Coach: Urs Brutsch E: urs.brutsch@hpwm.sg FOOTBALL TRAINING FOR KIDS Training on Saturday 09:00 – 10:30 U5/U6/U8 (Football Field) Cosmo United Football Academy Olliver Marx E: info@cufa.com.sg W: www.cufa.com.sg M: 9821 3896
Mon 09:00 – 11:00 (WITS Team) Tue 10:00 – 12:00 (WITS Team)
SWIMMING AQUADUCKS E: swiss@aquaducks.com.sg M: 9487 5183 (weather update only) PARENT AND CHILD 30 mins sessions Mon – Fri 14:30 – 17:00 (Leisure Pool) PRESCHOOL LTS 30 mins sessions Mon – Fri 14:30 – 17:00 (Leisure Pool) Sat 10:00 – 12:00 (Lap Pool) LEARN TO SWIM 30 mins sessions Mon – Fri 14:30 – 17:00 (Leisure Pool) Sat 10:00 – 12:00 (Lap Pool) COMPETITION & DEVELOPMENT CD1, CD2, CD3, CD4 Mon 17:00 – 18:00
For times and dates, please see the 40XV display at the tennis courts.
CD1 Tue – Fri 17:00 – 18:00 Sat 09:15 – 10:15
FORTY-FIFTEEN (40XV) Tennis Director: Pierre Capdeville E: pierre@forty-fifteen.com
CD2 Tue – Fri 17:00 – 18:00 Sat 08:30 – 09:30
Please check the tennis noticeboard for courts allocation for coaching and social tennis.
CD3, CD4 Tue – Fri 18:00 – 19:00 Sat 08:30 – 09:30
PADEL Padel Tennis Coach: Lucas de Miguel M: 8344 5364 E: lucas@forty-fifteen.com
Water Polo Mon 18:00 ADULTS’ TRAINING Fri 08:30 – 09:30 (Leisure Pool)
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INTEREST
AEROBICS BODY TONING Tue & Fri 08:30 – 09:30 (Aerobics Studio) Please contact Andrea Holzmann-Zaouchi at E: holzmann.a@hotmail.com or T: 9835 4674 for more details. BADMINTON Thu 20:00 – 22:00 (Sports Hall) Please contact Martin Goerg at E: badminton@swissclub.org.sg for more details. BASKETBALL Fri 18:00 – 19:30 9 – 12 years old (Multi Court) Sat 09:00 – 10:30 5 – 8 years old (Multi Court)
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Please contact Noel Pollock at E: info@proformbasketball.com or T: 8448 5507 for more details (Note: During rain, Basketball will be held at Sports Hall) BIKE RIDES ON SUNDAYS Please check Newsletter for more details.
SKAT Wed 20:00 – 23:00 (Jungle Bar) Please contact Hubert Nerlich at E: hubertnerlich@gmail.com or T: 6734 0034 for more details.
Please contact the instructor, Sensei Peter Robertson, at E: zendoka@yahoo.com or T: 9837 8637 for more details.
VOLLEYBALL Wed 20:00 – 22:00 (Sports Hall)
MAHJONG Mon 19:30 – 22:30 (Rifle Lounge)
Please contact Steffen Koch at E: s.n.koch1@web.de for more details.
Please contact Jill Boschung at E: jillbos@yahoo.com or T: 9022 4605 for more details.
YOGA HATHA FLOW YOGA Thu 17:40 – 18:40, 18:45 – 19:45 (Pavilion)
PROFESSIONAL FITNESS SERVICES AQUA BIKING Sat 09:00 – 09:45
Please contact Claudia Garati at E: yoga@garati.ch or T: 9855 5378 for more details.
BOOT CAMP Mon 18:00 – 18:45 (Football Field)
HATHA YOGA Sat 09:00 – 10:00 (Pavilion)
(Note: During rain, Boot Camp will be held at the gym)
Please contact Nadja Pizzo at E: pizzonadja@gmail.com or T: 9145 4408 for more details.
Thu 08:00 – 09:15 (Outside Gym) INDOOR CYCLING Wed 07:00 – 07:45 Sat 11:00 – 11:45
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Starting on 18 November 2017
GOLF German-Swiss Golf Club
PERSONAL TRAINING Please contact Timothy Felix at E: getactive@activefitness.com.sg by appointment only.
Please contact Joachim Herrmann at E: germanswissgolfclub@gmail.com or T: 8121 8902
PILATES Wed 08:30 – 09:30 (Aerobics Studio)
JASS Six rounds per year, usually a Friday night.
Please contact Christabel Lim at E: christabel_lyh@hotmail.com or T: 9619 5820.
Last round for 2017: Fri 1 Dec 2017 19:30 – Late (Rifle Lounge)
(Note: Pre-registration is required for this class)
Please contact Aileen Aschwanden at E: jass@swissclub.org.sg for more details.
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KARATE FOR KIDS Thu 17:00 – 18:00 Mini-Ninjas, 4 – 6 years Little Dragons, over 6 years (Aerobics Studio)
YIN YOGA Mon 08:30 – 09:30 (Pavilion) Please contact Laurence Chehab-Fabry at E: info.letsyoga@gmail.com or T: 9170 8218 for more details. SALON AND SPA SERVICES AVEDA SALON & SPA Please contact T: 6463 0400 or SMS 9655 8165 for more details.
GOT A SUGGESTION? If you would like to suggest a new activity, please contact: Haresh Kumar, Sports & Recreation Manager E: haresh.kumar@swissclub.org.sg T: 6591 9438
WHO YOU BECOME IS AS IMPORTANT AS WHAT YOU BECOME.
At Chatsworth International School, we are committed to creating a nurturing learning environment that cultivates not just academic success for our students, but develops their character beyond the classroom. Our small class sizes and focus on personal learning ensures students are given the individual attention they need to learn, grow and thrive in a rapidly changing world. For more information, call our Admissions and book a campus tour now. Chatsworth is opening a campus in Bukit Timah in August 2018. Enjoy a waiver of application fee and 25% o conďŹ rmation fee. Applications are now open. Terms and conditions apply. Orchard Campus - 37 Emerald Hill Road Singapore 229313
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