November | December 2020
SWISS CLUB, THE HOME FOR ALL NATIONALITIES
FESTIVE GREETINGS From the Ambassador of Switzerland
ORDER IN, CHILL OUT Festive Takeaway Menu
BRUNCH OR LUNCH?
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at the Club
GET TREKKING, SHOOT HOOPS
New Sports at the Club
CREATING NEW TRADITIONS Christmas Like Never Before
Veronika Schweizer-Sigrist 15 March 1947 - 9 October 2020
Farewell, Veronika
It is with profound sadness and heavy heart that we have to bid farewell to Veronika forever as she has embarked on her last journey. We will miss her dearly. Our thoughts go out to her family during this time of bereavement. On behalf of the Swiss Club, Rolf Gerber President
In lieu of flowers, the Swiss Club made a donation of 1500CHF to Kantha Popha Children’s Hospital of Cambodia, founded by Dr Beat Richner, in loving memory of Veronika.
A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR Suzanne Lauridsen Editor, Relax
Dear Members, Wow. It’s Christmas again – and yet, it will be a Christmas like none before it. As a long-term expat, I remember the frantic festive rush to pack bags, catch planes, check in to a family member’s guest room or hotel at home, and begin the social whirlwind of catching up. It was wonderful. But it was exhausting. I always felt like a needed a holiday upon my return to Singapore. For obvious reasons, this Christmas will be a much more sedate affair, with travel out of the question except for a small minority. Let’s not lament the changes, but make the most of them. After all, spending more time with fewer people can often mean higher quality time. There is of course no reason not to send your love and wishes around the world. Thanks to those wonderful things called WhatsApp, Skype and Zoom, we may be physically distant but we can remain closely connected to our loved ones. Cherish every moment together, even if it’s only on a computer screen. And look forward to that promised land of a post-pandemic world where we can be reunited, in person. Meanwhile, make the most of your wonderful Club. Stay fit, eat well, and have a thoughtful, meaningful and merry Christmas! Yours,
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Inside this Issue SWISS CLUB
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A Note from the Editor Club Management, Staff and Reservations 4 Committee Welcomes and Farewells A Word from the Committee Thank You for Your 150 th Anniversary Logo Designs Opening Hours A Message from the General Manager Health and Safety News: Support and Solidarity All Caught Up Greetings from the Ambassador of Switzerland
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Thank You for Your 150th Anniversary Logo Designs
DINING
14 On the Wine List... November & December
SPORTS
Creating New Christmas Traditions
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… And the Children Went Wild!
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Greetings from the Ambassador of Switzerland
18 Welcome to the Swiss Club’s First-ever Social Trekking Group 20 Have a Volley Jolly Christmas 22 Corrective Exercise Programmes 23 Back in the Swim of Things 24 Football Camps! 25 The Secret of Successful Basketball Players: Go Slow… to Go Fast!
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INTERESTS
26 … And the Children Went Wild! 27 Meet a Staffer: Hi, Khai! 28 Creating New Christmas Traditions 34 Fitness with Friends
Have a Volley Jolly Christmas
Welcome to the Swiss Club’s First-ever Social Trekking Group
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CLUB MANAGEMENT, STAFF AND RESERVATIONS CLUB
FOOD, BEVERAGE & EVENTS
Aaron Lim, General Manager E: aaron.lim@swissclub.org.sg DID: 6591 9457
Raymond Ho, Restaurant Manager E: raymond.ho@swissclub.org.sg DID: 6591 9434
Adrian Vogt, Deputy General Manager & F&B Manager E: adrian.vogt@swissclub.org.sg DID: 6591 9428
Marketing/Events & Business Development
ADMIN & HR
Fabian Tan, Business Development Manager E: fabian.tan@swissclub.org.sg DID: 6591 9430
Apple Chew, Administration & Human Resources Manager E: chinphing.chew@swissclub.org.sg DID: 6591 9422 FINANCE
SPORTS & RECREATION
Lydia Zhai, Chief Accountant E: lydia.zhai@swissclub.org.sg DID: 6591 9450
Elvis Tan, Sports & Recreation Executive E: elvis.tan@swissclub.org.sg DID: 6591 9438
MEMBERSHIP
FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE
Serene Yee, Member Relations Manager E: serene.yee@swissclub.org.sg DID: 6591 9426
Kumar Samy, Facilities Manager E: samy.kumar@swissclub.org.sg 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
BANQUET RESERVATIONS E: adrian.vogt@swissclub.org.sg T: 6591 9428
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
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Riza Mazlan, Marketing & Events Manager E: riza.mazlan@swissclub.org.sg DID: 6591 9436
Caroline Steger F&B, Guesthouse E: caroline.steger@swissclub.org.sg Riccarda Zuellig F&B, Guesthouse E: riccarda.zuellig@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
Welcomes and Farewells The Swiss Club welcomes: Name
Type of Membership
Name
Type of Membership
Daniel & Sandra Brandenberger
Ordinary
Michaela Rousseau
Associate
Lukas & Anja Conrad
Ordinary
Nigel Robinson & Robinson-Trang Bao Cao
Associate
Michelle & Jacques Erni
Ordinary
Harald Schmid & Joana Al-Omari Schmid
Associate
Christian & Tanya Pluess
Ordinary
Eric & Julie Simon
Associate
Michael Baechli & Laura Saanakorpi-Baechli Ordinary / Associate
Simon & Suzanne Spells
Associate
Patrick & Heloise Buehler
Ordinary / Associate
Olivier & Sophie Spoor
Associate
Peter Maurer & Beatrice Heyneck-Maurer
Ordinary / Associate
Anand & Laura Swaminathan
Associate
Geraldine & Egidijus Rimkus
Ordinary / Associate
Martin & Tamara Tupila
Associate
Dominic & Yolanda Schacher
Ordinary / Associate
Kamil Barkin & Saime Defne Turkes
Associate
Roman & Milcah Spirig
Ordinary / Associate
Jean Madden & Timo Josten
Associate
Benjamin & Laura Abbott
Associate
Dirk Van Motman
Associate
Frederic Barnaud
Associate
Glenn Blasius
Associate
Ronald Henk Van Triest & Gaetane Prinselaar-VanTriest
Associate
Robert Alexander & Victoria Emma Child
Associate
Raf Lambert P Vandersmissen & An Francisca Schoefs-Vandersmissen
Associate
Alexander Hoffmann & Kate London-Hoffmann
Associate
Callum Grant Young
Associate
Florent & Marjorie De Kertanguy
Associate
Sabin & Chris Cazaux Maleville
Term
Floris & Isabelle Du Bois
Associate
Aurelien Cognon & Karine Cognon-Gresset
Term
Jonathan & Hila Eshel
Associate
Ovellet Nadine
Term
Marie Godenir & Quentin De Menten De Horne Associate Christophe & Anne-Gaelle Gonet
Associate
Sven Ische & Anne-Marie Lampeter-Ische
Associate
The Swiss Club welcomes back:
Simone & Martin Jaeger
Associate
Simon & Alanna Weifenbach
Ordinary/Associate
Pascal & Aude Jauffret
Associate
Alois Hofbauer
Associate
Gerold Kaske & Kaske-Liew Su Min
Associate
Martin & Martintje Fliss
Associate
Richard & Karen Kershaw
Associate
Koh Boon Pin Alvin & Koh-Rosni Crossandra Sarathy
Associate
The Swiss Club farewells:
Sylvain Lacroute & Aurelie Pelissier-Lacroute Associate
Salman & Christine Bokhari
Ordinary
Shaun & Josephine Langhorne
Associate
Stanley & Marcela Cochrane
Ordinary
Mickael & Charlotte Le Gargasson
Associate
Regula Leuenberger
Ordinary
Franz Lathuillerie & Nicole French-Lathuillerie
Associate
Wilfred & Niseth Boerrigter
Associate
Nicolo & Justine Alana Magni
Associate
Tim Morse & Marika Lind-Morse
Associate
Rajagopal Manoj & Rivia M Y Najeem
Associate
Juergen & Kirstin Rehkopf
Associate
Luiz Cassoli & Katherine Mazzali
Associate
Thomas & Emily Taberner
Associate
Ng Chee Choon
Associate
Charles Wigley & Marina Parker-Wigley
Associate
Oh Felix & Yasuyo Tada
Associate
Nicolette Manson-Engelbrecht & Alexandre Lucien Manson
Term
Declan & Chisa O'Sullivan
Associate
Peter & Kamontip Schoefnagl
Term
Fabian Oelze & Oelze-Tang Ella
Associate
Ong Yei Yui Charlotte
Associate
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A Word from the
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Throughout this turbulent year, the Swiss Club has been steadfast and resilient, as we have always put you, our Members, at the heart of our organisation. With that in mind, do stay tuned to our various marketing communication platforms as we explore more sports activities in the Club.
Dear Members, It has been four months since the Club reopened. The Swiss Club Committee would like to sincerely thank you for your continued support and understanding during these past few months. As the Sports Sub-committee member, I am heartened to see sports activities regain momentum so quickly after reopening. Tennis courts, swimming pools and the gym have been constantly full. In addition, we have added on to the sports offerings in the Club with the introduction of basketball and trekking. Active Fitness also offers a wide selection of group classes, which include bootcamp, spinning, pilates, Zumba, TRX and more. To those that are here to enjoy the facilities, please rest assured that the surfaces are disinfected hourly for peace-of-mind. Furthermore, every Member that enters has their temperature checked and is issued with a wristband. During this period, as everywhere else in Singapore, facilities such as tennis courts have been running at full capacity. I seek your kind understanding in exercising patience, as we have to balance the interests of Members who want to take tennis lessons with those who wish to play for leisure. Please bear in mind that the Club does not have the manpower to supervise the tennis courts regularly. It is up to Members to follow the rules and respect each other.
Let us exercise consideration and work together to ensure a fair sporting environment for every Member. We are aware that there were some issues with the booking system lately and we are looking into different options for a better solution. As we approach the end of 2020, let us look forward to 2021. Our newly renovated clubhouse will be reopened as we celebrate our 150th anniversary. The 150th Anniversary Committee has been hard at work planning the year-long calendar of events to commemorate this joyous occasion, though it is highly likely that limited group sizes will still apply. We look forward to everyone’s enthusiastic support! Throughout this turbulent year, the Swiss Club has been steadfast and resilient, as we have always put you, our Members, at the heart of our organisation. With that in mind, do stay tuned to our various marketing communication platforms as we explore more sports activities in the Club. Thank you for being part of our Swiss Club family. I look forward to seeing you at the Club.
G. Colls Gassol
Gemma Colls Gassol Swiss Club Committee (Sports)
“Swiss Club, The Home for all Nationalities”
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Thank You for Your th Logo Designs
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150 Anniversary We applaud and appreciate the efforts of Members Jessica Vonrueti and Emily Foelmli for their submissions for original logo designs to commemorate our 150th Anniversary in 2021. We are pleased to share these two submissions and excerpts from the designers’ rationales. The logo was designed to look traditional and engaging. Cows are representative of Swiss peoples’ roots, tradition and heritage, while the dirndl-wearing woman conveys the notion of the preservation of national values. In addition, the shape of a circle represents the idea of unity, community and love.
The different colours of confetti represent the diversity of the Members as well as bubbles of joy that we can experience through sport, dining and other activities at the Club. I am very excited to celebrate this incredible anniversary, and I feel very privileged to have been born in Singapore and to have grown up at the Club.
Contributed by Jessica Vonrueti
Contributed by Emily Foelmli
Watch this space for more exciting updates on our 150th Anniversary celebrations!
OPENING HOURS CLUB PREMISES
THE GUESTHOUSE/RECEPTION
Daily 7am – 12mn
T: 6591 9420 Daily 9am – 7pm
DINING OUTLETS BUKIT KIOSK Mon – Sun 8am – 2pm (Breakfast daily 8am – 11am)
PAVILION (Last food order 9.30pm, last beverage order 9.45pm) Mon – Sun 11am – 10.30pm
JUNGLE COVE (Last food order 9.30pm, last beverage order 9.45pm) Mon – Fri 11am – 10.30pm Sat, Sun & PHs 10am – 10.30pm
TANDOORI CORNER (At Pavilion) Mon – Thu 11.30am – 3pm (Last order 2.30pm) 6pm – 9.45pm (Last order 9.30pm) Fri – Sun 11.30am – 9.45pm (Last order 9.30pm)
For restaurant reservations, please call 6591 9420, from 10am – 7pm. After office hours, please call 6591 9431.
SPORTS FACILITIES Daily Tennis/Padel Court Football Field Gym Multicourt Leisure Pool
7am – 10pm 7am – 10pm 7am – 10pm 7am – 10pm 7am – 10pm
Mon – Fri Lap Pool Sports Hall
6am – 10pm 6pm – 10pm
*Can be booked for exclusive usage
Weekends, Public and Chatsworth School Holidays Lap Pool 7am – 10pm Sports Hall 7am – 10pm** Outlet opening hours are subject to changes. **Fees apply for usage of Sports Hall. Prior booking is required.
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A Message from the
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With Yuletide festivities just around the corner, it is once again time for hanging up the stockings, decorating the Christmas tree, (socially distanced) cheers and gatherings with loved ones. Mark your diaries for our annual Christmas Tree Light Up on 6 December, which has been made even more special this year by our partnership with Children’s Wishing Well in this season of gifting.
Dear Members, What a year. It has been an emotional rollercoaster ride, to say the least. As we bid farewell to 2020, we are looking forward to 2021 with much anticipation and enthusiasm. On behalf of the Committee, Club management and staff, I would like to sincerely thank you for your continued support during these challenging times. With Yuletide festivities just around the corner, it is once again time for hanging up the stockings, decorating the Christmas tree, (socially distanced) cheers and gatherings with loved ones. Mark your diaries for our annual Christmas Tree Light Up on 6 December, which has been made even more special this year by our partnership with Children’s Wishing Well in this season of gifting. Another highlight will be our ever-popular Christmas Day Brunch, this year reinvented with a new format encompassing Government guidelines. We will also be hosting an additional Christmas Eve Dinner session to accommodate more Members due to the reduced capacity at our restaurants. Should you choose to feast like a king in the comfort of your
home, seasonal Christmas specials and gourmet takeaway options will also be available. You’ll find more details on page 13. As the year-end celebrations gather momentum, I seek your cooperation and understanding as we gear up to what may be our busiest festive season ever with most of our Members utilising the Club’s facilities. A little graciousness and tolerance goes a long way towards making our Club a fun and enjoyable environment for everyone. Hopefully we will all soon be enjoying the liberties and luxuries of Phase 3 at the Club. May I take this opportunity to wish all Members and their families, and my fellow colleagues, a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year. Season’s greetings!
Best Regards,
A. Lim Aaron Lim General Manager
“Swiss Club, The Home for all Nationalities”
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Support and Solidarity
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t has been more than 6 months since the wearing of masks and social distancing have become integral parts of our daily lives. On behalf of the Swiss Club management, I thank you for your cooperation and solidarity in adhering to the fast-changing guidelines set out by the Government of Singapore.
LOOKING FORWARD TO PHASE 3 With daily case counts of single digits over the past month, I am confident that we will be able to put this ordeal behind us in due course. We look forward to Phase 3, where events and group sizes can be organised on a larger scale. However, before we approach the end of the tunnel, please continue to exercise caution and continue implementing the healthy practices that we have grown accustomed to, including mask wearing and social distancing. Thank you once again for your continued support. I look forward to seeing you at the Club. Article courtesy of Elvis Tan, Sports and Recreation Executive, Safety Management Officer DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT COVID-19 SAFETY GUIDELINES?
MEMBERS HELPING MEMBERS I am heartened to see Members reminding each other to put on masks when they are not exercising or having their meals. Such acts of cohesion elevate the family-like bond within the extended family of the Swiss Club.
For clarification or information, please email our Safety Management Officers Elvis Tan or Adrian Vogt at: E: elvis.tan@swissclub.org.sg adrian.vogt@swissclub.org.sg
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ALL CAUGHT Return Your Towels
Our pool towels are now fitted with new and improved RFID tags to help us replenish stocks more efficiently. Please return all towels that have been touched, including unutilised clean towels, into the ‘used bin collector’. Limit your usage to a maximum of two towels per Member and return them immediately after use, or the next day at the latest, to avoid a charge of $16.05 (including GST) per unreturned pool towel.
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During their regular visits, Government authorities have given us glowing reports, and noted only minor transgressions such as the improper wearing of masks. This would not have been possible without the support of everyone.
With most Members ‘holidaying at home’, we’re expecting a busy year-end period. Your ongoing courtesy and cooperation will ensure that the Club remains a happy second home for all.
Book Your Gym Sessions To ensure compliance with ongoing social distancing rules, please book your gym sessions via the Swiss Club App on the day of your visit. Bookings must be made on the same day as the intended session. We regret to inform you that the gym is strictly for Members’ use only, and no guests are allowed.
Register Your Guests
Members are now permitted to bring up to 4 guests to dine at the Club and/ or use Club facilities at all times (except for tennis courts, which guests are Present Your permitted to use on weekdays only). Membership Card Please remember to: Please remember • Pre-register your guests at Reception to present your or via the Swiss Club App membership • Ensure that your guests check in at card to security the temperature check tent and wear personnel at the red wristbands on completion of SafeEntry tent when you enter Members receive blue or red and follow SafeEntry wristbands protocol. A scanned Guests of Members receive: copy on your phone or a minimum of one green wristbands for access to dining card per family will be accepted. If you facilities OR wish to enter the Club but do not have yellow wristbands, for access to all your card, you may be issued a temporary facilities (excluding the gym) day card at a cost of $5 per card.
Guest Fees
Guest Fees are charged as follow for the use of Club facilities (excluding the gym): $20 per adult $50 per family (max. 4 pax) $10 per child/young adult (below 18 years old)
Park Thoughtfully Please park your vehicle within a demarcated parking lot.
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Greetings from the Ambassador of Switzerland
Dear Members of the Swiss Club, Dear Readers of ‘Relax’, The year 2020 has without a doubt been a disruptive and unexpected one. The global pandemic has imposed a strain on our daily lives and required the restructuring of many aspects of life – social, political and cultural. On behalf of the Embassy, I would like to convey our sympathy to all those who have been severely impacted by this health crisis. I would also like to express my gratitude and thank all those at the frontline who continue to fight for the wellbeing of the community. As we are approaching the end of the year, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the year that was, and to share with you some highlights and moments of positivity. The quick turn of events encouraged us to apply creative thinking and further embrace digitalisation
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to continue to foster socio-cultural relationships between Singapore and Switzerland. Around two and a half weeks into the Circuit Breaker, the Village Zermatt projected a giant Singapore flag onto the majestic Matterhorn mountain. It served as a symbol of solidarity, hope and optimism. This beautiful moment triggered positive responses and moved people emotionally all over the world, reminding us that there is strength in unity. Despite the challenges brought about by COVID-19, we took part in successful virtual experiences that nurtured an increasingly important sense of community. Although most of the planned events that we had been looking forward to had to be cancelled, I am proud of the number
and quality of webinars, virtual festivals, film screenings and digital events that we were able to host or engage in. In the science and education field, the Embassy participated in a number of thought-provoking and insightful webinars including: ‘The Science for Humanity’ in partnership with SG Innovate, a discussion on ‘Big Data, AI and Industry 4.0’, and ‘Food Innovation’, as well as moderating three conversations with top Swiss universities at the annual Study in Europe Fair. This year, we also celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Singapore-ETH Centre (SEC) – a flourishing partnership that strives to develop solutions for some of the most pressing challenges to urban sustainability, resilience and health.
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In addition, SEC launched a number of exciting new activities including a brand new programme entitled ‘Future Health Technologies’, and strengthened research streams that extend to other geographical areas. Nurturing and strengthening inter-cultural exchanges between Switzerland and Singapore continues to be of utmost importance to us. Just before the Circuit Breaker, we took part in the opening of `Tomorrow is an Island`, an exhibition at the Nanyang Technological University School of Art, Design and Media (NTU ADM) Gallery, which showcased a magnificent Swiss-Singaporean artist-led project. More recently, we were a proud partner of Archifest 2020 from 25 September to 31 October. Under this year’s theme ‘Architecture Saving OUR World’, the festival celebrated new ideas and responsible designs that benefit ecology and humanity – addressing climate change, public health, social equity and cultural continuity. I enjoyed being part of the jury for the ‘Doodle Art Competition’ and admired the flourishing talent here in the Singapore community. In partnership with Projector Plus, we screened ‘Architecture of Infinity’, joining Swiss director Christoph Schaub’s journey of discovery through sacred buildings and sharing his fascination with their specific uses of space. Another highlight of the year was of course our digital festivities for Swiss National Day on 1 August, which we celebrated with you through a bountiful lineup of live broadcasts, musical
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On behalf of the Embassy, I would like to thank all of our partners, our sponsors and the Swiss community for all of the hard work and support throughout this unusual year. We wish and your family good health and a lovely Christmas season.
performances and interactive activities. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all participants for joining us for our digital celebration, as well as to all of our partners for helping make this event such a successful and special one. We’ve experienced changes here at the Embassy, too, as we said goodbye to some team members and extended a warm welcome to a number of new faces. As the situation has become more stable, we are slowly getting back to normalcy. After months of working from home, followed by split team shifts, we are now happy to resume our work back on embassy grounds with safe distancing measures and appropriate safeguards in place. For our latest updates, we invite you to follow us on our Facebook page (@SwissEmbassySingapore) and my Twitter (@SwissAmbSGP).
On behalf of the Embassy, I would like to thank all of our partners, our sponsors and the Swiss community for all of the hard work and support throughout this unusual year. We wish and your family good health and a lovely Christmas season. Sincerely,
F. Filliez
Fabrice Filliez Ambassador of Switzerland
Article and photos courtesy of Embassy of Switzerland in Singapore
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Celebrate Christmas
In Good Taste and In Good Company at The Pavilion Come dine with us for Christmas Eve dinner or Christmas Day brunch, and graze and feast to your heart’s content at our live gourmet stations. Christmas Live Stations 24 December, 6.30pm to 9.00pm 25th December, 11am to 2.30pm th
Basket of Assorted Bread Rolls and Christmas Bakery Smoked Norwegian Salmon with Beetroot Gravlax and Horseradish Cream Fresh Shucked Oysters with Condiments Cured Cold Cuts and Artisan Cheeses Kingfish Sashimi with Avocado Cream, Tobiko and White Soy Pan-seared Foie Gras with Balsamic Ximenez Dressing and Toasted Mini Brioche Linguine Pasta with Pesto and Rocket Salad Grass-fed Angus Beef Ribeye with Truffle Potato Puree, Earthy Mushroom Honey Mustard Glazed Gammon Ham Whole Turkey, Roasted Chestnut & Double Smoked Bacon, Red Cabbage Porcini Mushroom Risotto with shredded Duck Confit Pan Seared Black Cod, Saffron Fregola Cauliflower Masala Butter Chicken, Assorted Naan Bread
Dessert Sharing Platter with Traditional Christmas Cakes Pudding and Cookies Cinnamon Churros with Sauce A children’s main course à la carte menu is also available.
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$75++ per Adult Disa o Av ppo oid intm $20++ per Child ent Top up $55++ for free flow champagne, house red/white wines or beer! To make a reservation, call 6591 9420 or email recept@swissclub.com.sg by 21 December 2020. Bookings are limited to a maximum of 5 people per table. No intermingling between tables, please. Prices are subject to 10% service charge and prevailing government taxes. Payment via Swiss Club Membership Card will enjoy a discount of 10%
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Honey Baked Ham (1.5kg or 3kg) with Apple Sauce | $70 / $135 Whole Roast Turkey (4kg) with Chestnut, Cranberry and Sauce | $65 Boneless Lamb Leg (2kg) with Mint Sauce | $89 Slow Roast Beef Sirloin with Sauce BĂŠarnaise (2kg) | $119 Crispy Pork Knuckle with Gravy | $29/pc
Assorted Glazed Vegetables | $12 Oven Roasted Pumpkin | $12 Roasted Potato | $15
Butter Spätzle | $15 Brussels Sprouts with Bacon | $15 Glazed Chestnuts | $15
Soursop, Lychee, Lime Sponge, Lychee Cremeux | $60 Dulcey Yuzu, Almond Sponge, Orange Marmalade | $60 Chocolate Log, Rich Chocolate Sponge, Chocolate Butter Cream | $60 Tanariva Raspberry, Rich Chocolate Sponge, Raspberry Confit | $60
Xmas Trunk, Milk Chocolate Mousse, Milk Chocolate Crunch (500g) | $45 Lemon & Raspberry Gateaux, Pistachio Crunch, Lemon Mousse (800g) | $55
Laurent Perrier $105 Ara Pathway Sauvignon Blanc $60 Ara Pathway Pinot Noir $60 Monte Do Zambujeiro, Alentejo, 1.5l magnum bottle $135
Cu t o ff d ay: Fr id ay, 18 th Decemb er 202 0 | All items a re sub ject t o a vai lab ili ty Co llection dates: 23 - 25 De c 2020, 11am -6pm | Any other date f or collect ion s ubj ect to a vailability All pri ces are subj ec t to 10% se rv ic e cha rge a nd preva iling government t axes.
P ay m en t v ia Swi ss Cl ub Me m bers h i p c a rd wi l l en joy a d i scoun t of 10%
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On the Wine List November Bodega Sottano Chardonnay 2019 Origin: Argentina
Bodega Sottano Malbec 2018 Origin: Argentina
$65 per bottle $14 per 150ml glass
$65 per bottle $14 per 150ml glass
This elegant wine has an intense yellow-green hue, evoking the colour of ripe grapes at harvest time, and a balanced acidity. Its bouquet is reminiscent of tropical fruits such as banana, passionfruit and pineapple, while aging in oak barrels imparts notes of coconut and vanilla.
Deep red in colour, with bright purple undertones, this medium-bodied red is dinstinguished by a good structure and velvety tannins. Aromas of ripe red fruits such as plums and raspberries are enriched with the complexity of delicate chocolate and vanilla notes from aging in oak.
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Bodega Sottano Chardonnay 2019 Origin: Argentina
Bodega Sottano Malbec 2018 Origin: Argentina
Take home
Take home
6 bottles @ $270 $45 per bottle
Mixed Case Take home
6 bottles @ $288 $48 per bottle
3 bottles of white & 3 bottles of red @ $279 Terms and conditions apply.
December Albert Glas Riesling QbA Pfalz Origin: Germany
Albert Glas Pinot Noir Black Label Origin: Germany
$65 per bottle $14 per 150ml glass
$65 per bottle $14 per 150ml glass
This very fruity Riesling is brimming with aromas of green apple and freshly cut hay, and features a refreshing acidity. Made with an all-natural process, facilitated by technology, it embodies the winemaking expertise and time-honoured traditions of a multi-generational family wine estate.
Made from the very best handpicked grapes from mature vineyards, this outstanding Pinot Noir undergoes two months of fermentation in locally made oak barrels. It boasts a good amount of tannins, earthy flavours like tobacco, and the fruity flavour of red berries.
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Albert Glas Riesling QbA Pfalz Origin: Germany
Albert Glas Pinot Noir Black Label Origin: Germany
Take home
Take home
6 bottles @ $270 $45 per bottle
6 bottles @ $288 $48 per bottle
Mixed Case Take home
3 bottles of white & 3 bottles of red @ $279 Terms and conditions apply.
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THIRSTY FOR VARIETY, VALUE AND CONVENIENCE? Wine and Spirits
YOU ORDER ONLINE, WE HOME-DELIVER
Takeaway Promotion 15 Nov to 20 Dec 2020
Shop online or at the Swiss Club ‘cellar door’ and stock your home bar with a wide range of international wines, spirits and whiskeys. We deliver to your doorstep! To find out more or place your order, call 6591 9420 or email recept@swissclub.com.sg by 18 Dec 2020.
HUNGRY FOR SOME GOOD LUCK? Chinese New Year Steamboat Reunion Dinner
Thursday, 11 Feb 2021, 6.30pm Get your fill of good fortune and a taste of local tradition as you usher in the Year of the Ox in grand style at the Swiss Club. To find out more or book a table, call 6591 9420 or email recept@swissclub.com.sg by 8 Feb 2021.
BOOK EARLY!
Membership Has Many Privileges As a Swiss Club Member, you are entitled to enjoy a wide range of attractive privileges and discounts on purchases and services from our selected partners. Here’s a sampler.
DINING AND GOURMET Swiss Club Members are foodies. Fact. Here’s a menu of dining, drinking and gourmet grocery shopping options for those nights you’re not dining with us…
20% OFF
at Paulaner Brauhaus Singapore
30% OFF a la carte lunch and 20% OFF a la carte dinner plus daily
10% OFF
at Eagle Wings Loft
weekday specials at Bodacious Bar & Bistro
10% OFF butchery, 10% OFF total food bill 5% OFF other purchases
$7 nett San Miguel Pale/Light, Hahn Super Dry 15% OFF F&B and additional 5% OFFon your birthday week at at The Exchange, BQ Bar, Molly Malone’s, Café Melba (Mediapolis and Goodman Arts Centre), and Bull and Bear
at Ryan’s Grocery (Binjai Park and Great World City outlets)
SERVICES We know Members lead busy lives. Enjoy these convenient services…
LIFESTYLE Singapore offers an enviable tropical lifestyle all year round. And here’s a little added incentive...
DROP-OFF
of international shipments (parcels) at The Guesthouse, with same-day pickup by DHL
Rent a car at special rates, and have it delivered to the Swiss Club for your convenience, from PRIME GROUP
10% OFF
online bookings, for a limited time only, for Members who are holders of DBS, POSB and/or HSBC cards (debit or credit) and American Express credit cards, issued in Singapore, from Fiji Airways
SPECIAL RATES
Mini Golf for $10++ and
$25 OFF your first visit at The Visiting Vets
20% OFF
ala carte treatments for first-time visit at Ikeda Spa
$10% OFF
ala carte food and beverage orders at Holey Moley Golf Club
for Coaching: 1:1 - $950, 2:1 - $600 per pax, 3:1 - $480 per pax, 4:1 - $380 per pax, 5:1 - $300 per pax at Muru Golf Academy, Warren Golf Country Club
For more information and full terms and conditions, please visit www.swissclub.org.sg/membership-perks.
A ‘SP RE HOME’ IN SINGAPORE Nestled in the lush green grounds of the Swiss Club, The Guesthouse offers 12 well-appointed Deluxe Rooms and one spacious Suite of modern premium boutique hotel-style accommodation. Simply and elegantly furnished, all rooms are fully air-conditioned and immaculately maintained. In the interests of personal and environmental health, we enforce a non-smoking policy. For Swiss Club Members, The Guesthouse is your ideal ‘spare home’ for putting up overseas visitors, when you require temporary accommodation between moves or during home renovations, or when you simply feel like a break.
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NDERFUL WEEKEND
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LLY GOOD DEAL
Weekend Special Friday to Saturday $132 nett per room per night
Christmas Double Special 24 to 26 Dec only $250 nett
Includes: • Late check-out on Sunday till 6pm
Includes: • Deluxe Room (Twin Bed) per room @ $250nett for 2 nights’ stay
(Minimum 2 nights’ stay)
(subject to availability)
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Check in from 2pm
(variation fee applies for early check-in)
Inclusive of Continental Breakfast for 2 persons
• Breakfast not included • Check-in from 2pm, complimentary late check-out till 4pm Sorry, strictly no cancellations!
To find out more or make a reservation, call 6591 9420 or email recept@swissclub.com.sg
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Welcome to the Swiss Club’s First-ever
Social Trekking Group
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n Friday 9 October 2020, we kicked off our inaugural social trek. If all goes according to plan, the Social Trekking Group will become a permanent special interest group at the Club.
DESTINATION MACRITCHIE RESERVOIR On the morning of our first trek, a group of 15 assembled at the Swiss Club at 9am. They comprised six team leaders, namely Swiss Club staff Aaron, Riza, Elvis, Fabian, Apple and Apple’s son; and nine energetic Swiss Club Members. Three pairs of team leaders each led a group of three Members, observing social distancing measures all the way. Our trusty trekkers covered close to 13km on foot, from the Club all the way to MacRitchie Reservoir. It was a great experience, where Members could meet new friends and friendly staff from our management team. WE WANT YOU! We are tentatively planning our next trek in November, at a date to be confirmed, and look forward to exploring the lush trails of our sunny Singapore with many more of our Members. Check the Club’s e-newsletter for updates, and do join our friendly group of happy trekkers!
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10 REASONS TO JOIN THE SOCIAL TREKKING GROUP 1. Make new friends 2. Build strength (it’s great for your core, glutes, quads, hamstrings and calves) 3. Improve your cardiovascular fitness 4. Explore Singapore’s gorgeous greenery and exotic flora 5. Enjoy rare wildlife sightings (besides a monkey or ten, you might glimpse a lesser mouse-deer, a wild boar or two, and even a civet cat) 6. Reduce stress and anxiety as you commune with nature 7. Release endorphins and other ‘happy hormones’ 8. Improve your life skills by setting goals and achieving them (a transferable skill that can positively impact other areas of your life) 9. Earn some calorie credits for an after-trek drink or slap-up meal 10. It’s free of charge
INTERESTED IN JOINING THE SOCIAL TREKKING GROUP? Please contact Elvis Tan at: T: 6591 9438 E: elvis.tan@swissclub.org.sg
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Christmas Light Up! Sunday 6 December 2020, 7pm A switch is flicked and the Swiss Club comes alive with twinkling fairy lights! The night will be set to music, and combined with a charitable event in partnership with our nominated charity, Children’s Wishing Well. Ten children under the care of Wishing Well will enjoy dinner at the Club and receive a gift before the light-up proper. This magic annual ritual is free for all, and the memories are priceless. May your Christmas be merry and bright, and your spirits light!
The Swiss Club has pledged to sponsor 40 gifts for Wishing Well children. Look out for details of how to donate a gift in your weekly e-newletter – and enjoy the blessing of giving. Founded in 2002, this worthy cause was honoured with the Charity Transparency Award 2019 accorded by MCCY. It helps children from low-income families and disadvantaged backgrounds, whose parents could be unemployed, ill, have abandoned them, or are incarcerated in jail, and currently serves the needs of more than 1,000 children and youth each year. Its signature programme, Children Enrichment Programme, is a holistic child development programme operated from three different sites – Clementi, Eunos and Jurong East. 19
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Have a Volley Jolly Christmas
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t’s been a busy two months on the courts, and since the COVID-19 situation has put the brakes on travel plans, it looks like we’re in for some intense holiday action on the courts. VIEW COURT USAGE ONLINE It’s not always easy to secure a court, so do check out the Swiss Club website before you leave home. You can obtain a real-time snapshot of occupancy on the courts. WELL DONE, SWISS CLUB TEAMS Throughout September and October we saw Swiss Club teams playing their hearts out for the Club all over Singapore. Well done to our three ladies’ teams and one men’s team. You’ve put in some hard training and it’s showing. We are very proud of you! A big shoutout to Captains Thayna, Stephanie, Corinna and Naveen for their excellent leadership and management. We sense the great morale within the teams. BRAVO, COACH ASHER A big bravo to Coach Asher for his awesome, fun-filled lessons with the Club’s energetic 4-year-old players. In September, we launched five new groups for the littlest players and we’re pleased to say they’re doing great. Merci, Asher!
CHRISTMAS CAMPS Christmas Camps are also in the pipeline. Dates and registration details will be communicated through the Swiss Club’s weekly e-newsletter, so keep an eye out. Meanwhile, play well and stay well. Have a Volley Jolley Christmas and a Smashing New Year from all the 40XV Tennis Team!
Article and photos courtesy of Pierre Capdeville, Swiss Club Tennis Director
INTERESTED IN PLAYING TENNIS? Please contact Pierre Capdeville, 40XV Tennis Director at: T: 9236 3594 E: swissclub@forty-fifteen.com
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Corrective Exercise Programmes
ip, knee and neck pain are among the main physical problems faced by office workers who spend the majority of their waking hours sitting in front of a desk. Even with ergonomic office chairs that provide sufficient back support and facilitate good posture, the load on the spine and hips will still take its toll.
OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS In addition to sitting for long hours, the daily use of handphones causes us to look downwards several times a day, which in turn causes stress and pressure on the discs in our neck and our trapezius muscles. This can lead to neck aches, which may often lead to migraines. Furthermore, in this post-COVID world that we are living in, we are stuck at home a lot more than usual. Hence many of us are spending a lot more time on our couches and beds, which are clearly not designed for working on. This too can intensify the pressure on our spines and the associated feeling of tightness. AN ACTION PLAN Here at Active Fitness, we specialise in working with people who have back, neck and hip pain. On top of receiving formal training in corrective exercise programmes, we also have years of experience in easing the aches and pains caused by the occupational hazards of everyday work. If pain is eroding
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your quality of life, we can create a personalised programme and action plan especially tailored to your age, fitness level and condition. LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE So, if you’d like to live pain-free and get fit in the same time, come see us and we’ll work on getting you back to living your best life. Article courtesy of Timothy Felix, Active Fitness Director
KEEN TO FOCUS ON YOUR FITNESS? For more information on our classes, private sessions and opening hours, please contact Jason at: T: 9026 3452 E: getactive@activefitness.com.sg
Back in the Swim of Things
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t is great to see everyone back around the pool. The year 2020 has certainly been a challenging one for all of us, and we are looking forward to a better year ahead. THANK YOU It’s no secret that the swimming industry has been seriously affected for most of 2020. Hence we would like to thank all the children and Members who faithfully supported us during this trying period. We couldn’t have pulled through without your support! SWIM GYM CAMPS Adapting to the restrictions of the Circuit Breaker, we held a series of unconventional ‘Swim Gym’ camps during the October holiday. They were a great success, and we are looking forward to continuing the camp in the new year. As usual, aquaDucks will be organising swimming camps during the upcoming Christmas holiday period. Look out for more details in early December in your weekly Swiss Club e-newsletter. ADULTS’ SWIMMING We are now conducting Adults’ (Masters) swim team classes on Tuesday evenings. If you are looking to improve your strokes and build up stamina, this is the programme for you. All of our satisfied participants have experienced significant improvement under the guidance of our coaches.
SEASON’S GREETINGS On behalf of the aquaDucks team, we would like to wish all Members and their families a Merry Christmas and a splashing 2021!
SWIMMING ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY At aquaDucks, we offer the following classes for every age group and level: • Babies and Toddlers (6 to 30 months old) • Preschoolers (3 to 4 years old) • Learn to Swim(5 to 8 years onwards) • Stroke development (8 years onwards) • Competitive (8 years onwards) • Adults’ Stroke Development • Adults’ Masters Training
INTERESTED IN SWIMMING? For more information on our swimming lessons and activities, please contact aquaDucks at: E: swiss@aquaducks.com.sg
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Football Camps! T he dates are fixed for our December football camps. Given the COVID-19 situation, rest assured that we are committed to fully complying with safety measures. It’s a great opportunity for your kids to focus on something positive. CAMP DATES AND VENUES December 14 to 18 Indoor Hall December 21 to 24 Indoor Hall December 28 to 31 Outdoor Pitch
(5 days) (4 days) (4 days)
CAMP FEES $375 Members $425 Non-members
Camps run from 9am to 12pm daily, with drop-off from 8.30am.
A DAY AT CAMP Players will be sorted into groups of five per coach, and each camp will be limited to 25 players. 9am to 10.30am • Warm up • Agility exercises • Technical skills training such as passing, receiving, shooting, inside and outside foot kicking, dribbling, etc. 10.30am to 11am At break time, snacks will be served snacks will be served in the hall in individually packed portions. Children should bring their water bottles and refill them. 11.00am to 12pm For the last hour of the camp, we will introduce different playing formats such as: • 1v1 • 2v2
SAFE ENTRY PROTOCOL 1. When you enter the Swiss Club, please ask at the gate for the red tent where Swiss Club staff will take your child’s temperature. 2. Sign in and out with the SafeEntry App. 3. From there on, our coaches will accompany the children in groups of no more than five to the indoor hall. All parents and helpers need to leave the premises after dropping off the children. 4. Please prepare a Ziploc bag with your child’s name in which your child can place their face mask. WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP Sport attire
SAFETY MEASURES Due to ongoing health concerns we are not allowed to play small-sided matches. Furthermore, rest assured that we are committed to enforcing all government advisories’ COVID-19 guidelines, such as but not limited to: keeping safe distance between the groups, disinfection of equipment, appropriate group sizes, temperature checks, and SafeEntry protocol. REGISTER EARLY Register early to reserve your child’s slot. We look forward to helping your child improve their football skills and reinforcing the myriad positive messages of sport.
Indoor shoes Shin pads Water bottle Ziploc back for face mask
INTERESTED IN REGISTERING YOUR CHILD IN A CUFA FOOTBALL CAMP? Please visit www.cufa.com.sg or contact Olliver at T: 9821 3869
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The Secret of Successful Basketball Players:
Go Slow… to Go Fast! WHAT’S SOMA? It means South-Of-Market-Area, San Francisco, which is the area where Coach Joe learned to play basketball as a youth, and started his coaching career as an adult. It also describes our promise to you and your children:
S upport and develop your child’s
Athleticism, Skills, and Mentality
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space to grow their interest for the game Motor skills to promote future athletic success and injury prevention A ge-appropriate activities building confidence on and off the court There’s a saying in basketball – let the play develop. Slowing down doesn’t mean taking it easy, it’s about not rushing!
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ince the start of the basketball programme in September this year we have been working closely with the Swiss Club to kickstart social basketball and various programmes for different age groups.
A SPORT FOR ALL AGES To date, two amazing groups of budding basketballers, aged 6 to 12 and 13 to 18 years old, have been faithfully turning up each week to practise their skills on court. The good news is, we have just brought in a junior hoop to encourage younger kids to join us! Meanwhile, we have been loving our training sessions at the start of each week. It’s a great buzz to see so many sports being practised at once. Thanks to all our young players who have been diligently working on their ball handling, dribbling and shooting skills. LOOKING FORWARD As we are delighted to see interest for basketball picking up, do look out for details of upcoming events in the weekly Swiss Club
e-newsletter. We are already planning a basketball camp for kids during the December break, so register your child early to avoid disappointment.
INTERESTED IN PLAYING SOCIAL BASKETBALL OR REGISTERING YOUR CHILD FOR OUR DECEMBER BREAK CAMP? Please contact Kevin at: T: 9765 2997 E: somasportssingapore@gmail.com
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… And the Children Went Wild! T
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his year, our Early Childhood department celebrated Children’s Day with a ‘wild party’ and a timetable of special activities.
CHILDREN’S DAY AROUND THE WORLD Children’s Day is a date celebrated annually in honour of children. The date of celebration varies by country, and traditionally 1 October is the day on which it is celebrated in Singapore. Children’s Day takes place not only to celebrate childhood, but also to remind everyone of the issues faced by children around the world. A WILD AND WONDERFUL PARTY All students and teachers dressed up as wild animals or rangers, in accordance with the Wild Party theme. The timetable was packed with drawing, face painting, dancing and playing. In addition, the teachers invited Ms Julia, who works for the ACRES Wildlife Rescue Centre, to speak about the wild animals in Singapore. ACRES is a non-profit company that helps and rescues endangered wild animals in Singapore. Ms Julia showed our students various types of snakes, explained their behaviour, and advised how children should react if they ever see snakes. To top it all off, the children had a wild time making their own popcorn. The kids had a wonderful Children’s Day!
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SSIS EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMME Our Early Childhood department is still open for registrations. Here are some fast facts about the programme. • Children from 2 to 4 years • Language programme: English/German and English/French • A native German- or French-speaking teacher works with the students 4 hours a week • Optional full-day programme until 3.20pm • Main focus is playful learning • Sport, swimming, sand play and music are an integral part of the programme To arrange a personalised school tour or an informal chat, please call 6468 2117. Article courtesy of Prisca Reitz, Marketing & Communications Representative, SSiS, and photos courtesy of Jean Chu
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Hi, Khai!
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ur Security and Facilities Executive Khairudin Bin Bujang, affectionately known as Khai, has been with the Club, one way or another, since 2015.
FROM CONTRACT TO FULL-TIME Khai first worked at the Club on contract with his ex-company for three years from 2015 to 2018. He joined full-time at Aaron’s request in November 2019, and hasn’t looked back. A youthful and fit-looking 56-year-old, Khai is married with three grown children and two grandchildren. In his spare time, he likes to go cycling or bowling with his two grandchildren, aged 10 and 7 years. OUR SAFETY IS HIS PRIORITY At the Swiss Club, Khai oversees two other security guards and assists Samy, our Facilities Manager. His team are
responsible for Members’ safety, and also take care of the Swiss School. He constantly watches out for children and adults, and keeps an eye out for potential safety hazards. He intervenes in minor disputes, and prepares accident reports when mishaps occasionally occur. WORK WITH A BUILT-IN WORKOUT Khai enjoys his twice-daily patrol around the Club. “This walk gives me my daily exercise. I get to enjoy nature and keep healthy,” he shared. “My daily steps count is usually around 5,000 steps!” When Khai or a colleague encounter the odd python and cobra, they promptly call ACRES to capture and relocate the unwelcome visitor. However, squirrels and chicken are welcome! OKTOBERFEST MEMORIES A highlight of Khai’s working year is being part of the team behind Oktoberfest. “I’ve covered three Oktoberfests so far, and hopefully it’ll be back next year. I’m touched that Members remember me and say, ‘You’re back!’ – it’s very touching,” he shared. A MESSAGE TO MEMBERS Khai thanks Members for cooperating with the current safety protocol, and hopes that the Club will continue to remain a safe haven for all.
Sweet Nothings by the Pool Saturday 13 February 2021
Romance your sweetheart at our starlit Valentine's Day Poolside Dinner, and consider staying the night at The Guesthouse. Check the Club's e-newsletter for details.
Sweet Dreams at The Guesthouse Valentine's Day Weekend Specials
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I’ve covered three Oktoberfests so far, and hopefully it’ll be back next year.
And we thank you, Khai, for keeping Members and visitors safe!
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Creating New Christmas Traditions
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y this time last year, most of our expatriate Members would have booked their flights home for Christmas. But for reasons that need no explaining, this is a year like no other. Since Christmas is likely to be less hectic without the travel, it’s a great time to start some new festive family traditions. Here’s some celebration inspiration. GIFTING IS SHIFTING While COVID-19 made us all tighten our belts (and possibly let them out if you’ve been overdoing the comfort eating), ‘buying less and buying better’ was becoming the new norm long before the pandemic hit. Thanks in part to Greta Thunberg, good parenting and great teachers, young people around the world are waking up to the pointlessness and the perils of mindless consumption. If you have older kids who are aspiring to living more sustainably, obviously your gift-giving choices
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should support their personal ethics. However, if you have younger kids who still almost burst with barely contained excitement at the sight of multiple gifts under the tree, why not start implementing the ‘four gift rule’? Buy them: Something you want, something you need, something to wear, and something to read We cannot claim originality here. (It’s actually been trending on social media for almost a decade.) But we think it’s a great idea. It
While COVID-19 made us all tighten our belts (and possibly let them out if you’ve been overdoing the comfort eating), ‘buying less and buying better’ was becoming the new norm long before the pandemic hit.
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doesn’t necessarily imply frugality (hey, a Lamborghini classifies as ‘something you want’), but it does require selectiveness. Call it mindful shopping, if you like.
Dear Santa,
WRITE A LETTER TO SANTA If you decide to go the ‘four gift rule’ route and your children are still at the magical age of believing in Santa, ask them to think about the four ‘want/need/ wear/read’ gifts they’re wishing for, and write a letter to the jolly old man in red. While you’re at it, ask them to tell Santa whether they’ve been mostly naughty or nice. A little self-reflection never hurt anyone.
I want a pair of yoga pants made out of recycled trash from Girlfriend Collective, I need a new watering can, I would like to wear a new pair of wooden sunglasses from Truwood, and I would finally like to read ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ by Margaret Atwood – not a hard copy but a download on my Kindle, please…
DIY DECORATIONS If you’re staying home, decorate it. But don’t be a slouch and simply head to a department store and spend a small fortune on environmentally unfriendly baubles and tinsel. Head instead to an art and craft shop and stock up on fancy paper, crepe paper, adhesive pom poms, glitter glue, coloured felt and any pretty materials that catch your eye. We love Art Friend – especially the flagship store in Bras Basah Complex on Beach Road. We challenge you to walk in with a list and buy nothing more than the items on it. Better still, repurpose stuff that’s hanging around the house. The Internet is teeming with amazing ideas. We love Coffee Filter Garlands, Paper Mache Christmas Baubles (great for using up old recycled wrapping paper) and Spoon Mini Trees (finally, something to do with all those bulk plastic spoons you’re ashamed of even buying in the first place). Google them!
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We love Coffee Filter Garlands, Paper Mache Christmas Baubles (great for using up old recycled wrapping paper) and Spoon Mini Trees (finally, something to do with all those bulk plastic spoons you’re ashamed of even buying in the first place). Google them!
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MAKE A DAY OF MAKING DECORATIONS. Clear the dining table and line it with newspaper or old stained sheets. Then get crafty. The expressions of pride on your little crafters’ faces, when they see their handiwork hung and drawing compliments, will be priceless.
Clear the dining table and line it with newspaper or old stained sheets. Then get crafty.
HANDMADE CHRISTMAS CARDS… This is an extension of DIY decorations, really. You can use the materials left over from your decoration-making bee, plus some art card. A great way to reuse old Christmas cards is to cut out elements and make mixed media collages. Hand-torn paper over art card, with another cutout element on top, looks very arty and is easy for little kids to master.
CHRISTMAS IS (NOT JUST) FOR KIDS We’ve all heard it said so many times – Christmas is for kids. But in fact, Christmas is for adults, too. The childhood memories that we retain into adulthood shape the narratives of our lives. It’s called ‘autobiographical memory’. Christmas is a chance to channel those fond childhood memories of Christmases past, and help make some memories for the little ones in your life.
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IT WON’T BE ‘LIKE BEFORE’ Though Christmas is supposedly a time of joy, it can also be a time of what some psychologists call ‘nostalgic moaning’ – that tendency to perceive things as inferior to the way they were in the past. For example: “Within the last half-century, this annual time of festivity has lost much of its original mirth and hospitality.” Can you believe that this miserable lament appeared in the editorial of The Times way back in 1790? So don’t be a Grinch (leave that to Jim Carrey – see ‘Christmas Movie Night’) and get into a Christmas mood. Granted, it won’t be like last Christmas – it might even be better!
… AND CRACKERS… Save your toilet rolls and make Christmas crackers. They may not have the paper fuses (that ‘gunpowder’ smell is a little disturbing anyway), but they still provide the thrill of a friendly tug-of-fun. Fill them with candies or little ‘IOU’ notes – a back massage, breakfast in bed, an original poem, etc. … AND WRAPPERS! For DIY wrapping paper, plain brown paper covered in rubber-stamped patterns, finished with red and white twine, always looks stylish. Order your rubber stamps from an online craft shop or check out the seasonal boxed sets at Kikki K. If you really want to go to town, buy a few rolls of fancy craft or washi tape.
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Don’t leave the gift-wrapping to the last minute and do it all yourself – make an occasion of it and rope in the family to lend a hand. (Obviously, gifts from Santa are wrapped behind the scenes in Santa’s workshop.)
Don’t leave the gift-wrapping to the last minute and do it all yourself – make an occasion of it and rope in the family to lend a hand. (Obviously, gifts from Santa are wrapped behind the scenes in Santa’s workshop.)
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DECORATE A GINGERBREAD HOUSE This might sound like hard work, but not if you cheat and buy a DIY kit from a supermarket. The gingerbread comes in pre-baked panels and all you need to do is assemble and decorate it – not unlike those model planes made out of balsa wood that older Members may recall from their childhoods. To avoid spats, allocate a panel per child. If your offspring are prone to hyper-competitiveness (oh yes, we all know that), be careful to dish out the praise in equal servings.
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Decorating a gingerbread house might sound like hard work, but not if you cheat and buy a DIY kit from a supermarket.
IT’S BEGINNING TO SOUND A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS… Thanks to Spotify, this one’s really easy. Ask every family member to choose 4 or 6 or 10 songs (any number is fine, but be egalitarian to avoid accusations of favouritism – a bane of many mothers’ lives). Then compile your official 2020 Christmas Family Playlist. Play it on a portable speaker or through your high-end sound system. If your kids are musical or sporting, you might even be able to pull off a family singalong. Either way, your Christmas has its own soundtrack now!
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If your kids are musical or sporting, you might even be able to pull off a family singalong. Either way, your Christmas has its own soundtrack now!
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CHRISTMAS MOVIE NIGHT Most families already have their favourite Christmas movie. Whether you’re a diehard fan of the ‘Home Alone’ franchise, crack up at Will Ferrell’s ‘evergreen’ performance in ‘Elf’ or never tire of Jim Carrey’s manic meanie turn in ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’, play it again. Watch two or three in a row. And do it every year. Never mind that you know what’s coming next. Remembering the lines by heart and saying them out loud is half the fun. CELEBRATE AT THE SWISS CLUB Pardon the soft-sell, but when you’re far from your big noisy extended family, dressing up, going out and being among people really does help to jolly things along. This year, the Swiss Club is hosting two lavish celebrations with live gourmet stations. For obvious reasons, self-serve buffet-style dining is out. There’s even a kids’ menu for little ones who prefer spag’ bol’ and nuggets to more grownup gastronomy. Book your tables early to avoid disappointment. HAVE A THOUGHTFUL CHRISTMAS Christmas is traditionally a time to think of those less fortunate. You could actually ditch the gift-giving altogether and ask each family member to nominate a charity and donate the money you would have spent on gifts accordingly.
Just a thought. Or you could spend some time volunteering. There are dozens of worthy charities and social enterprises you can find online, though opportunities for hands-on volunteering may be affected by the ongoing situation. Of course, there are many ways to be thoughtful. You may have a helper who will be missing her family terribly at this time of year. Or you might know of a relative newcomer to Singapore who never had a chance to establish a social network due to the pandemic. Reach out to them. Kindness is catching – hopefully even more so than the coronavirus. Happy Christmas with a difference!
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You may have a helper who will be missing her family terribly at this time of year. Or you might know of a relative newcomer to Singapore who never had a chance to establish a social network due to the pandemic. Reach out to them. Kindness is catching – hopefully even more so than the coronavirus.
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Fitness with Friends PROGRAMME OF SPORTS ACTIVITIES IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2020
Join in our regular sports activities, form new friendships and socialise as you keep fit. We cater to all interests, ages and levels of fitness. Let’s get going! FOOTBALL SOCIAL FOOTBALL Mon 8pm – 10pm (Sports Field)
TENNIS SOCIAL (MEN’S/LADIES’) Sat 3pm – 6pm (Courts 2, 3 and 4)
Andreas Kalkum E: andreas.kalkum@gmail.com to join our mailing list. An email is sent to Swiss Club Members every Friday to get players registered for football on Monday.
Please contact Pierre Capdeville at T: 6591 9438 or E: pierre@forty-fifteen.com
GERMAN-SWISS ALL STARS COSMO LEAGUE Tue 7pm – 9pm (Sports Field)
Mon 9am – 11am (WITS Team)
CASUAL KICK Tue 9pm – 10.30pm (Sports Field)
Fri 8am – 9.30am (STA Team) 10am – 12pm (Ladies’ Group Training)
Please contact Urs Brutsch at E: Urs.Brutsch@hpwm.sg (German All Stars) FOOTBALL TRAINING FOR KIDS – COSMO UNITED FOOTBALL ACADEMY Training on Saturday 10.30am – 12pm (Indoor Sports Hall) Open to all Players born between: 1 Jan 2012 and 31 Dec 2015 Opened to Swiss Club Members and Non-Members. Please contact Olliver Marx at E: info@cufa.com.sg W: www.cufa.com.sg T: 9821 3869
LADIES’ TEAM TRAINING Courts 4 and 5
Tue 10am – 12pm (WITS Team)
JUNIOR PROGRAMME Mon – Fri 4pm – 7.30pm Sat 8.30am – 12pm • Parent/child and tiny tots programme • Junior introductory/ development programme • Junior intermediate/ advanced programme For times and dates, please see the 40XV display at the tennis courts. FORTY-FIFTEEN (40XV) Tennis Director: Pierre Capdeville E: pierre@forty-fifteen.com Please check the tennis noticeboard for courts allocation for coaching and social tennis. LADIES’ TENNIS LADDER Please contact Corinna Gorriz at E: corinna@gorriz.de or T: 8725 6761
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PADEL For Padel enquiries, contact Pierre Capdeville at E: pierre@forty-fifteen.com or swissclub@forty-fifteen.com SWIMMING Please contact aquaDucks at E: swiss@aquaducks.com.sg or David at david@aquaducks.com.sg T: 8260 9032 (weather update only) BABIES AND TODDLERS SWIMMING LESSON (6-36 MONTHS) Tue – Fri 3pm – 5pm Sat 8.30am – 12pm PRESCHOOL SWIMMING LESSON (3-4 YEARS OLD) Tue – Fri 3pm – 5pm Sat 8.30am – 12pm LEARN TO SWIM (5-8 YEARS OLD) Tue – Fri 3pm – 5pm Sat 8.30am – 12pm STROKE AND DEVELOPMENT (CD 1-4) Tue – Fri 5pm, 6pm Sat 8.30am, 9.40am, 2pm, 4.45pm ADULTS TRAINING Tue 7.15pm Wed 2pm
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BASKETBALL (SOMA SPORTS SINGAPORE) Age Groups: 3-5, 6-12, 13-18 years old Mon 4.45pm – 5.45pm GOLF German-Swiss Golf Club Please contact Adrian Luedi at E: germanswissgolfclub@gmail.com or T: 9081 8506 JASS *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 5pm – 6pm 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 Wed 7.30pm – 10.30pm (Board Room One) Please contact Jill Boschung at E: jillbos@yahoo.com or T: 9022 4605
PROFESSIONAL FITNESS SERVICES AQUA BIKING Wed 7pm – 7.50pm Sat 9am – 9.50am (Note: Pre-register to secure a bike for class) INDOOR CYCLING Sat 11am – 11.45am (Aerobics Studio) (Note: Pre-register to secure a bike for class) BOOT CAMP Mon 6pm – 6.45pm Thu 8.30am – 9.15am (Sports Field/Outdoor Multi-Court) PILATES Wed 8.30am – 9.30am (Outdoor area near Sports Hall) Sat 10am – 11am (Edelweiss Room)
SKAT Wed 8pm – 11pm (Pergola) Please contact Hubert Nerlich at E: hubertnerlich@gmail.com or T: 6734 0034 for more details PILATES – BY CHRISTABEL PILATES MATWORK Wed 8.30am – 9.30am (Aerobics Studio) Please contact Christabel Lim at E: christabel_lyh@hotmail.com or T: 9619 5820 (Note: Pre-registration is required for this class) YOGA HATHA FLOW YOGA Fri 8.30am – 9.30am (Aerobics Studio) HATHA YOGA Sat 9am – 10am (Aerobics Studio)
VINYASA YOGA Tue 8.30am – 9.30am (Aerobics Studio)
YIN YANG YOGA Mon 8.30am – 9.30am (Aerobics Studio)
STRONG BY ZUMBA Mon 8.30am – 9.30am (Edelweiss Room)
Please contact Nathalie Sofia (Yoga Library Pte Ltd) at E: Sofia.nathalie@gmail.com or T: 8260 4049 for more details
ZUMBA Tue 8.30am – 9.30am (Aerobics Studio) BARRE TONING Wed 8.30am – 9.30am (Edelweiss Room) TRX SUSPENSION TRAINING Fri 8.30am – 9.30am (Outdoor Fitness Corner)  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
ALIGNMENT-BASED HATHA YOGA Thu 8.30am – 9.30am (Aerobics Studio) Please contact Nadja Pizzo at E: yogawithnadja@gmail.com or T: 9145 4408 for more details SALON AND SPA SERVICES AVEDA SALON & SPA Please contact us at T: 6463 0400 or SMS: 9655 8165
(Note: Pre-registration is required for this class)
GOT A SUGGESTION? If you would like to suggest a new activity, please contact Elvis Tan, Sports & Recreation Executive at: E: elvis.tan@swissclub.org.sg T: 6591 9438
