January | February 2020
SWISS CLUB, THE HOME FOR ALL NATIONALITIES
NEW DECADE, NEW YEAR, LUNAR NEW YEAR An Abundance of Seasonal Festivities
ALL NICE, NO NAUGHTY!
Santa’s Visit to the Swiss Club
SOAK UP THE FUN Another Successful Pool Party
COME OUT AND PLAY Calls for Tennis Players and Footballers
BI-CULTURAL ARTISTIC COLLABORATION Supported by Embassy of Switzerland
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Inside this Issue SWISS CLUB 3 4 4 5 5 6 7 7 8
A Note from the Editor Club Management, Staff and Reservations Committee Welcomes and Farewells Opening Hours A Word from the Committee Redevelopment Update All Caught Up A Message from the General Manager
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All Caught Up
DINING
Kick Off the Week with Football on Monday Evenings
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10 On the Menu January and February 12 On the Wine List January and February
EVENTS
12 Eventful January and February 14 Fun and Games and Names! 18 The Day that Santa Came to Visit
Golf Rules Evening and Review of Golf Activities 2019/2020
Eventful January and February
SPORTS 22 24 24 25 25 25 26
New Year, New Opportunities to Play! A Great Coach and a True Friend Kick Off the Week with Football on Monday Evenings Welcome Back, aquaDucks Golf Rules Evening and Review of Golf Activities 2019/2020 German-Swiss Golf Club Competition Schedule Creating the Right Mindset to Train Successfully
INTEREST
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28 A Swiss-Singapore Collaboration in the Arts: Tomorrow Is An Island, as inland, a sinland 30 A Great Day Out with Our Buddies at Admiralty Park 31 Meet a Staffer: Meet Jasmine, An All-round Good Sport The Day that 32 Last Word Santa Came to Visit 33 Move, Mingle and Mix It Up!
Meet a Staffer: Meet Jasmine, An All-round Good Sport
A Note from the Editor Dear Members, Happy New Decade! I have been waiting to write that for, well, a decade. The year 2020 has a pleasing ring to it. The numbers conjure up balance, duality and perfect vision, which are all qualities the whole world needs now. And they are qualities that the Swiss Club embodies. As Members of the Swiss Club, you are dual citizens of your homeland and the little red dot. You are in the privileged position of being able to partake of all that is Singaporean, from hawker food to lion dances, and retreat to the comfort zone of your native culture as and when you wish. How lucky is that! Speaking of lucky, we were very lucky indeed to have been graced by a visit from ‘Santa’, ‘Mrs Claus’ and his ‘elves’ last December. A huge ‘thank you’ goes to the McGrath family for making it possible. Samuel and Annie and their three lovely daughters – Eliza, Nell and Beatrice, were absolute stars in their well-rehearsed roles. Mum Annie embodied the true spirit of Christmas when she said, “Together as a family, we wanted to share joy and happiness with everyone. When you bring kindness to others, it brings you joy and makes you want to do more.” Here’s wishing you an abundance of joy, good luck, prosperity and happiness in the Year of the Rat, and in the exciting decade ahead! Yours,
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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
Adrian Vogt, F&B Manager E: adrian.vogt@swissclub.org.sg DID: 6591 9428
ADMIN & HR
Raymond Ho, Restaurant Manager E: raymond.ho@swissclub.org.sg DID: 6591 9434
Apple Chew, Administration & Human Resources Manager E: chinphing.chew@swissclub.org.sg DID: 6591 9422 FINANCE Lydia Zhai, Chief Accountant E: lydia.zhai@swissclub.org.sg DID: 6591 9450 MEMBERSHIP
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Serene Yee, Member Relations Manager E: serene.yee@swissclub.org.sg DID: 6591 9426
Riza Mazlan, Marketing & Communications Manager E: riza.mazlan@swissclub.org.sg DID: 6591 9436
FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE
SPORTS & RECREATION
Kumar Samy, Facilities Manager E: samy.kumar@swissclub.org.sg DID: 6591 9451
Jasmine Tan, Sports & Recreation Executive E: jasmine.tan@swissclub.org.sg DID: 6591 9438
THE GUESTHOUSE ROOM RESERVATIONS E: theguesthouse@swissclub.org.sg T: 6591 9420
COMMITTEE
DINING RESERVATIONS W: www.swissclub.org.sg/restaurants T: 6591 9420 F: 6591 9452
MEMBERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Rolf Gerber President E: president@swissclub.org.sg or rolf.gerber@swissclub.org.sg
Adrian Jacklowsky Deputy President E: deputypres@swissclub.org.sg or adrian.jacklowsky@swissclub.org.sg
Thomas Vonrueti Treasurer E: treasurer@swissclub.org.sg or thomas.vonrueti@swissclub.org.sg
Michael Bell Secretary E: secretary@swissclub.org.sg or michael.bell@swissclub.org.sg
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Christine Chun, Event Coordinator E: christine.chun@swissclub.org.sg DID: 6591 9430
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
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Welcomes and Farewells The Swiss Club welcomes: Name
Type of Membership
Volker Koester & Katrin Heidt-Koester
Term
Brendan Lynch & Betty Chong-Lynch
Term
Bernhard Nuesser & Cornelia Van Alphen
Term
Robert Martijn Peeters & Ayu Adinda Bulan
Term
Nicolle & Oliver Wilkinson
Term
The Swiss Club welcomes back: Christian Schuwey
Ordinary
Claudio & Olivia Ludlow
Associate/Ordinary
The Swiss Club farewells: Name
Type of Membership
Christian Machler
Ordinary
Cedric & Aurore Levard
Associate
Michel Herve & Marianne Page-Herve
Associate
David Alexander & Kirsten Newbigging
Associate
Shaun & Hrisanthi Ryan
Associate
Bernd & Monika Waltermann
Associate
Christian Hirt & Siti Mulyowati-Hirt
Ordinary/Associate Transferable
Charles De Panafieu
Associate Transferable
Stephan Amling & Katrin Kasel-Amling
Term
OPENING HOURS CLUB PREMISES
THE GUESTHOUSE/RECEPTION
Daily: 07:00 – Midnight
T: 6591 9420 Daily: 10:00 – 20:00
DINING OUTLETS BUKIT KIOSK Mon – Thu 08:00 – 18:00 Fri – Sun 08:00 – 20:00 (Breakfast daily 08:00 – 11:00)
PAVILION Mon – Thu 11:00 – 22:00 (Last order 21:45pm) Fri – Sun 11:00 – 23:00 (Last food order 21:45, last beverage order 22:30)
JUNGLE COVE Fri – Sun 10:00 – 22:00 Mon – Thu Closed (Open for banquet and sport events only)
TANDOORI CORNER (At Pavilion) Mon – Tue Closed (From 24 Dec 2019 to 29 Jan 2020) Mon – Fri 11.30 – 15:00 (Last order 14:30) Mon – Fri 18:00 – 21:45 (Last order 21:30) Sat & Sun 11:30 – 21:45 (Last order 21:30)
For restaurant reservations, please call 6591 9420, between 10:00 – 20:00. After office hours, please call 6591 9431.
SPORTS FACILITIES Daily Tennis/Padel Court Football Field Gym Multicourt Leisure Pool
07:00 – 23:00 07:00 – 22:30* 07:00 – 22:30 07:00 – 23:00* 07:00 – 22:00
Mon – Fri Lap Pool Sports Hall
06:00 – 22:00 18:00 – 22:00
*Can be booked for exclusive usage
Weekends, Public and GESS School Holidays Lap Pool 07:00 – 22:00 Sports Hall 07:00 – 22:00** Outlet opening hours are subject to changes. **Fees apply for usage of Sports Hall. Prior booking is required.
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S W I S S
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A Word from the
Committee
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This is the time to thank you, Members, for your trust in the Committee and the Management of the Club. We value your support in these times of change, your patience and your ideas and contributions on how we can continue to work on improving our Club.
Dear Members As Christmas turns into a new year, it is a time to introspect and reflect, a time to celebrate with family and friends, and a time to get ready for 2020. First and foremost, the Committee wishes you, the Members, the best of health for 2020, lots of great opportunities in business and abundant joy in everything you do.
By mid-December, the Reception office was redesigned to host the full membership/reception team and the accounts office was redesigned to host the admin staff.
Thanks to your support, 2019 has been a remarkable year for the Club with regards to the positive changes that will give our Club a new look and improved infrastructure in the years to come.
This is the time to thank you, Members, for your trust in the Committee and the Management of the Club. We value your support in these times of change, your patience and your ideas and contributions on how we can continue to work on improving our Club.
The pool renovation was professionally completed and our new pool now shines like a jewel at the centre of our beautiful premises. Meanwhile, the Jungle Cove has been completed after the government inspections were conducted. Now that the main clubhouse has closed, the Pergola has shut down operations so that the renovation can start. On Friday 6 December, the ‘Bukit Kiosk’ at The Guesthouse opened while the alternative ‘Pergola’ at the Pavilion commenced serving an a la carte menu and the food stalls opened a few days later. It is great to see that our Members are anticipating all these changes and small ‘inconveniences’ with a positive attitude and excited anticipation.
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These are just some of the improvements that have taken place at the end of the year. In 2020, the renovation of our beloved Club will be in full swing.
We will continue to listen to your input and subsequently adapt our offerings in F&B, Service, Sports and other activities in the new year, so that at the end of 2020 we can say – it was a year of massive change and a year of great improvements. Thank you!
A. Jacklowsky Adrian Jacklowsky Deputy President
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Swiss Club
Redevelopment Update Thank you for your patience, flexibility and understanding while your Club is being upgraded. Here’s a brief update of what’s happening now.
Renovations commenced the second week of December.
Asbestos treatment on The Clubhouse roof started in the third week of December. Treatment on the roof will take a month, after which other renovation works can commence.
Members are reminded not to enter the restricted areas. Please heed the signage and accept our apologies for the noise and disruptions to Club facilities.
To date, the renovations are on schedule and are expected to be completed on time.
UP
ALL CAUGHT No Smoking at Pavilion
Kindly confine your smoking to the designated smoking areas. Please ask staff for locations of designated smoking areas.
NEW Bukit Kiosk is Open Our recently opened Bukit Kiosk is dishing up delicious sandwiches, salads and light, healthy meals, along with a wide range of beverages including coffee, tea, juices and alcoholic drinks. Breakfast is also served daily from 8am to 11am. Take away or take a seat outside!
Social Tennis:
Catch up on the status of our ongoing renovations and other Club matters here.
Gentle Reminder
About External Coaches Members are reminded not to bring your personal coaches to provide paid or unpaid coaching for sports and recreational activities into the Club unless approved by the Club Management. Only instructors and coaches who have been contracted by the Swiss Club are eligible to conduct lessons in the Club. This restriction also applies to special events hosted by Members at the Swiss Club.
Shuttle Bus Operations During Chinese New Year
Please note that the Swiss Club’s shuttle bus service will be suspended on the first and second days of Chinese New Year – Saturday 25 January and Sunday 26 January 2020. On all other days, the shuttle bus will operate as usual. For a timetable, please refer to the Club’s website or app.
Designated Courts
Men’s and Ladies’ Swiss Club Social Tennis is played every Saturday from 3pm to 6pm. During these hours, Courts 2, 3 and 4 are available for social tennis players.
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A Message from the
General Manager
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The year 2020 looks set to continue where we left off, with the Chinese New Year celebrations to usher in the Year of the Rat. Please do remember to join us for our customary lion dance on 2 February 2020.
Dear Members Welcome back from your winter holidays, which were no doubt filled with festive cheer. I hope that the Yuletide season provided you with plenty of opportunities to visit family and relatives. Time flies when you are having fun, and 2019 was no exception. In between partying at fun-filled events, from an Evening at the Races to our 20th Anniversary Oktoberfest, we still managed quite a number of firsts including our Oktoberfest community event, the retiling of our leisure pool, the reopening and renaming of The Jungle Cove, the launch of the Swiss Club’s very own Mobile App, a visit from Santa together with his elves, and our NYE Countdown Pool Party. The year 2020 looks set to continue where we left off, with the Chinese New Year celebrations to usher in the Year of the Rat. Please do remember to join us for our customary lion dance on 2 February 2020. A sincere ‘thank you’ to all Members who contributed to the ‘Ang Pow’ fund for all staff, which is truly appreciated.
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In the coming months, the Club’s Masterplan will be rolled out, with more F&B offerings at our ‘new’ F&B outlets. Should you have any specific cravings or requests, do speak to our F&B team. I am sure that our chefs would be happy to satisfy your palate. Thank you to all Members for your valuable support and understanding with regard to any inconveniences caused during our renovations. Wishing you good health, abundant wealth, many more occasions to create wonderful memories, and a fantastic start to 2020!
Gong Xi Fa Cai!
A. Lim Aaron Lim General Manager
“Swiss Club, The Home for all Nationalities”
A Recipe forRomance Valentine’s Dinner by the Pool Friday 14 February, 6.30pm to 10pm (Canapes from 6.30pm to 7pm) Sweeten your Valentine’s Day with a 4-course set dinner, cooked live at the poolside by Chef Mark and his team. Menu Amuse Bouche Poached Oyster or Beef Tataki Starter Torched Carabinero • Hokkaido Scallop • Chilli Lime • Basil Oil Main Pork Presa • Yuzu Mustard • Seasonal Vegetables • Orange Foam • Caramelised Taro or Ocean Trout • Grapefruit Salsa • Seasonal Vegetable • Mountain Yam Dessert Passionfruit Crème Brulee • Mango Espuma $168++ per couple inclusive of 1 bottle (0.75l) white or red wine and 1 drink (house pour white or red/beer/soft drink) along with the Canapes
To find out more or make a reservation, call 6591 9420 or email recept@swissclub.com.sg by 2 February 2020. All prices are subject to a 10% surcharge and prevailing government taxes. Payments via Swiss Club Membership Card will enjoy a discount of 10%.
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On the Menu
At the
Jungle Cove Weekend Popup!
JANUARY AND FEBRUARY
A new year brings new experiences – including dining at our new Jungle Cove Popup. On selected weekends, we’ll be bringing you novel new dining experiences. Join us in the ‘Jungle’ – bring an appetite and your friends!
January FUSION FOOD FANTASY – Asian Tapas Nights Saturday 18 January, 6pm to 9pm Sunday 19 January, 12pm to 8pm
Graze on a variety of Asian tapas, freshly prepared on the spot. Order whatever you fancy.
February GRILLS AND THRILLS – American BBQ Nights Saturday 8 February, 6pm to 9pm Sunday 9 February, 12pm to 8pm Savour a splendid offering of premium steaks, sausages, sauces, sides and condiments, freshly grilled on the spot. Take your pick.
ARABIAN ADVENTURES – Middle Eastern Nights Saturday 22 February, 6pm to 9pm Sunday 23 February, 12pm to 8pm Chef Mark will introduce you to a variety of Middle Eastern dishes, from well-known classics to little-known specialties. Order whatever your heart (and stomach) desires.
QUINTESSENTIALLY SWISS – Fondue Nights Saturday 29 February, 6pm to 9pm Sunday 1 March, 12pm to 8pm Choose from classic cheese fondue, fondue with morel mushrooms or fondue with blue cheese. Bring your partner or bring a group. Every pot serves two.
Sloe Gin Evening at the Saturday 15 February, 5pm to 8pm Leopold Spirit’s founder Klaus Leopold will introduce his unique and premium sloe gin to Swiss Club Members and guests. This handcrafted sloe gin contains 27% alcohol and is the perfect, natural base for creating light, refreshing and simple cocktails. Learn from the producer himself how to enjoy this stellar sloe gin. While you’re there, snap up exclusive special promotions! To find out more, visit www.leopoldspirits.com All prices are subject to a 10% surcharge and prevailing government taxes. Payment via Swiss Club Membership card will enjoy a discount of 10%. Pictures are for illustration purposes only. Terms and conditions apply.
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A Gathering of
Good Food and Good Fortune Friday 24 January, 6pm to 9pm Pavilion Foyer
Come celebrate the Chinese New Year with a sumptuous steamboat featuring fresh prawns and other sumptuous seafood, premium meats, fresh vegetables and a variety of tasty broths.
Steamboat debuts at the Swiss Club!
Members $38 per Adult $22 per Child (aged 5 to 12 years) Non-Members $48 per Adult $32 per Child (aged 5 to 12 years) To find out more or make a reservation, call 6591 9420 or email recept@swissclub.com.sg by 16 January 2020. All prices are subject to a 10% surcharge and prevailing government taxes. Payments via SwIss Club Membership card will enjoy a discount of 10%.
Behold the Spectacular
Friday 24 January, 6pm to 9pm Pavilion Foyer
Lion Dance
Come celebrate the Chinese New Year with a sumptuous steamboat featuring fresh prawns and Club at the Swiss other sumptuous seafood, premium meats, fresh 2 February 2020, 10.30am vegetables and a variety of tasty broths. It’s Commencing at the Guesthouse delicious and auspicious!
Come and be enthralled by the traditional lion dance, which has become an annual tradition at the Swiss Club. For newcomers, it is a must. For Members long-term residents, it never grows old. Rich in symbolism, the rowdy $38++ per Adult performance supposedly scares away evil spirits and ushers in good luck for the new year. Join us as we welcome the Lunar New Year 2020! $22++ per Child (aged 5 to 12 years)
Non-Members $48++ per Adult $32++ per Child (aged 5 to 12 years)
All! r o f Free
All prices are subject to a 10% surcharge and prevailing government taxes. Payments via SwIss Club Membership card will enjoy a discount of 10%.
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On the Wine List January Famille Perrin Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc – Les Sinards – 2017
Perrin Réserve Côtes du Rhône Red 2017
$65 per bottle $14 per 150ml glass
$65 per bottle $14 per 150ml glass
This extremely rare wine comes from a 2.5 acre vineyard located within the ‘clos’ around the historical pope’s palace. It has a nice nose with notes of white flesh fruit and citrus fruit. The palate is tense, iodized, with aromas of apricot and a delicately buttered elegant finish.
‘Côtes du Rhône par Excellence’, this is a great everyday wine. Its nose offers a beautiful aromatic complexity, marked by Grenache and a hint of blackcurrant brought by the ripe Syrah. On the palate, it shows complexity with tannins still present, but with finesse and elegance, and a beautiful freshness.
OME, TA K E H
UR! D S AV O N A E V A S
Famille Perrin Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc – Les Sinards – 2017
Perrin Réserve Côtes du Rhône Red 2017
Mixed Case
Take home
Take home
Take home
6 bottles @ $270
6 bottles @ $282
3 bottles of white & 3 bottles of red @ $276
February Les Vignerons du Roy René ‘Opale d’Un Roy’ Rosé
Vignano L’Unico – Chianti
$65 per bottle $14 per 150ml glass
$65 per bottle $14 per 150ml glass
Brilliant pale pink. Expressive, intensely fruity, crisp nose. The palate is both floral and fruity, fresh and thirst-quenching with a long, intense aftertaste. A deliciously drinkable wine served well-chilled on a glorious summer’s day.
An intense ruby red colour with violet. A pleasant fruity bouquet with notes of cherry, blackberry and ripe plum. Balanced and well structured on the palate.
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Les Vignerons du Roy René ‘Opale d’Un Roy’ Rosé
Vignano L’Unico – Chianti
Mixed Case
Take home
Take home
Take home
6 bottles @ $270
6 bottles @ $282
All prices are subject to a 10% surcharge and prevailing government taxes. Terms and conditions apply.
3 bottles of rosé & 3 bottles of red @ $276
l u f t n Eve EBRUARY F D N A Y R A U JAN
Make Your Own Soft Plushie Workshop Get crafty and take home somebody cuddly. This workshop includes all materials to make your own soft plush toy.
Visit Semakau Landfill
Date: Time: Venue: Fee: RSVP:
Date: Time: Fee:
NOTE: This activity is limited to a minimum of 5 participants.
Join us on this fascinating and eye-opening guided tour of Singapore’s landfill facility. Learn more about the environmental impact of waste and enjoy a pleasant land and sea trip with like-minded companions.
RSVP:
Saturday 18 January 8.30am to 1.30pm $41.20 (Member) $53 (Guest) Includes drinks and light snack, 2-way transport between Swiss Club and Pasir Panjang Ferry Terminal and between Pasir Panjang Ferry Terminal and Semakau Landfill Before 3 January
NOTE: This activity is limited to a minimum of 29 participants, aged 12 years or older. Children between the ages of 7 to 11 must be accompanied and closely supervised by at least one adult per child.
Chinese New Year Storytelling and Crafting
Let your kids learn all about the myths and traditions of Chinese New Year through an engaging storytelling session and crafting session. They’ll get to make lanterns, koi fish and other auspicious decorations in this wonderful workshop presented by Studio Why Not! Date: Time: Venue: Fee: RSVP:
Payments via Swiss Club Membership Card will enjoy a discount of 10%. Terms and conditions apply. To find out more, call 6591 9420 or email events@swissclub.org.sg
Date: Time: Venue: Fee: RSVP:
Saturday 15 February 2pm to 4pm Edelweiss $5.90 (Member) $11.80 (Guest) Before 7 February
NOTE: This activity is limited to a minimum of 20 participants and a maximum of 30.
Healthy Savings with Members’ Exclusive Offers
Thomson Surgical Centre
Make an appointment on the day of the talk and enjoy 10% OFF the consultation fee!
Fill your lungs with fresh air and flex your muscles with friends. Join the first of our soon-to-be regular trekking excursions and enjoy some stunning tropical scenery.
NOTE: Members who wish to return to Swiss Club may catch the train with our staff to Sixth Avenue MRT, then board the Club shuttle bus. Do bring along an EZ-link card or cash to purchase an MRT ticket. Participants are to be in proper sports attire with covered shoes.
Themed ‘Stay Active, Live Healthy’, this informative session includes two expert talks on topics of vital importance – ‘In the Spotlight: Sudden Cardiac Arrest” by Dr Gerard Leong (Medical Director, Senior Consultant Cardiologist & Physician, Thomson Cardiology Centre, Thomson Medical Centre) and ‘Don’t Ignore that Knee Pain!’ by Dr Tan Sok Chuen (Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Thomson Surgical Centre).
Make an appointment on the day of the talk (and schedule your first consultation within 4 weeks from the day of the talk) and enjoy 10% OFF the consultation fee!
Trekking with Friends in Dairy Farm Nature Park
Thursday 6 February 8.45am (Trek will commence at 9am sharp) Swiss Club (Guesthouse) to Dairy Farm Nature Park Before 3 February
Thomson Medical Health Talk
Thomson Cardiology Centre
Friday 24 January 4pm to 6pm Boardroom 1 $35.30 (Member) $41.20 (Guests) Before 10 January
NOTE: This activity is limited to a minimum of 5 participants.
Date: Time: Venue: RSVP:
Saturday 8 February 4pm to 5.30pm Boardroom 1 $35.30 (Member) $41.20 (Guests) Before 1 February
Quiz Night
Form a team and pit your wits against our quiz brainiacs and maniacs. Date: Time: Venue: Fee:
Friday 28 February 7pm onwards Boardroom 1 $29.40 per team, inclusive of a welcome drink
NOTE: Each team must comprise a minimum of 4 participants and a maximum of 6 persons aged 18 and above. Both Members and Guests are welcome.
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Family Movie Nights by the Pool January: • Mulan (Saturday 11 January, 7.15pm) • Mulan 2 (Friday 24 January, 8pm) February: • The Princess and the Frog (Saturday 8 February, 7.15pm) • Shrek (Saturday 22 February, 7.15pm)
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Fun and Games andNames!
On Sunday 24 November 2019, the Swiss Club hosted a fun-filled pool party for around 150 Members and their guests. The winning entry in the contest for the renaming of the former Jungle Bar was also announced‌ In the interests of building suspense, read on to find out the new name.
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FOUR HOURS OF FUN The party kicked off with a splash at 11am and wrapped at 3pm. A healthy turnout of around 150 Members and guests set up ‘camp’ around the pool. The energy was fantastic. SNAPSHOT OF A FAMILY CLUB Anyone there on the day would know what we mean when we say that it’s events like these that affirm our reputation as a ‘family club’. Despite the evergreen appeal of the bouncy castle (our very own Swiss Cub-branded asset), the bouncy slide and floating obstacle course inside the pool were the main attractions. At one time, there were at least 20 kids and parents tackling the obstacle course together! (Now, isn’t that a great metaphor for life?) A lively emcee cum deejay kept the atmosphere electric and the music pumping, and two lifeguards were on duty to ensure the safety of all present. Our sporting Swiss Club management and staff wore their iconic red T-shirts, with capes attached to their backs. (Yes, you are all ‘angels’.) The rain almost held off till the very end. When a light sprinkling ‘blessed’ us, it failed to dampen the spirits of those in attendance.
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A GAME CROWD The crowd were a sporting bunch, and enthusiastically joined in the well-organised activities by the Pavilion, which included the ever-popular foosball and ring toss (closely related to quoits). In addition, our General Manager Aaron challenged the ‘pool sharks’ to a game of 8-ball for a free beer between 1pm and 3pm. A booth set up by our guest vendor OCRA Nation attracted steady interest throughout the event. Snorkelling and scuba diving courses for younger and older kids, along with trial courses, were offered at very attractive prices. FOOD, FOOD AND MORE FOOD No Swiss Club event would be complete without delicious food and ice-cold drinks. Our wonderful culinary team rolled out a barbecue-themed menu that included the epic ‘Jungle Beef Burgers’, hot dogs, grilled cervelat (pork sausages) with homemade schlangenbrot (which loosely translates as campfire bread cooked on a stick). The kids tucked in to free popcorn and candy floss, and a very respectable drinks menu kept everyone hydrated with a good mix of alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments.
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E V E N T S
AND THE WINNER IS… The new name for the area formerly known as Jungle Bar was announced… (cue drum roll). The name is – Jungle Cove! Congratulations to our longtime and highly esteemed Member Mr Heinz Iten, who submitted the winning entry and won $300 worth of F&B credits. In addition, the winner of the lucky draw into which all entrants’ names were placed was Mrs Aksel Kitowski who won $100 worth of F&B credits. Thank you to everyone who got in the swim of things and made our most recent pool party another resounding success. See you all at the next one!
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The Day that
Santa
Came to Visit
On Saturday 7 December, Santa Claus paid the Swiss Club a visit. Following meticulous planning, the jolly old man in red arrived on time with a band of very helpful and adorable elves. WE MADE A DAY OF IT Before Santa’s arrival, the crowd of 50 or so adults and children gathered in the Pavilion and tucked in to a slap-up lunch buffet from 1pm to 5pm. The sumptuous menu featured festive honey-baked ham with apple sauce along with delicacies such as soy ginger-glazed salmon with pomegranate and toasted almonds, and smoked mackerel and gravlax with honey mustard. There were plenty of kid-friendly dishes, too, including old favourites like meatballs, penne with tomato sauce, cocktail sausages and potato wedges. The dessert table groaned with a sweet spread of Christmas cookies, yuzu jasmine teacake, Yule logs in traditional chocolate and tropical coconut flavours, and of course apple strudel. BUILDING ANTICIPATION – AND GINGERBREAD HOUSES! As the anticipation built, the kids and parents were kept busy with a fun gingerbread house-making workshop at 2pm. Going by the spectacular results, there are a good few future engineers, artists and perhaps pastry chefs among our junior Members. What amazing constructions! The hands-on activity was a great way for little ones to spend some quality time with mums and dads. William spoke for many of the kids when he said, “I really enjoyed making the gingerbread house with Mummy!”
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A Sampler of Santa’s Banter “Dear Paloma, you were a very good girl this year, and are always trying to improve yourself. Happy to hear that you are trying different foods now, even veggies. But please do not fight with your sister!” “Sweet Penelope, you are a loving and beautiful girl, and an excellent student. I heard you did really really well at school. However, do be more careful as you had a number of accidents this year, and please do not fight with your sister!” “Well done, Elli. I heard that you are a very good student and you are learning Mandarin. You enjoy your trampoline classes, and love singing and dancing… Now, can you say something in Mandarin for me?” “Well, Malte, I know you were curious about the new world here in Singapore, but understandably you miss your village in Switzerland, the snow and the food. But on the bright side, you had a great start at the Swiss School.” “Hello Max, I hear you are really good at swimming and playing tennis. In fact, you won four medals at a swimming competition just two weeks ago. Well done.” “Wow Zoe, you are such a happy and active girl! I hear you love learning swimming and are really nice to your friends at school. Please be nice to your brother, too!” “Marcus my man, I heard you’ve been a very good boy and would like a Lego set for Christmas… I think that can be arranged!” … AND HERE COMES SANTA! Mr Claus was received by a welcome committee of awestruck children. A total of 13 children were privileged to a brief one-on-one audience with Santa, who seemed to know every little detail of their conduct in the year past. Though he must have had his ‘Naughty’ and ‘Nice’ lists up his sleeve, we never caught a glimpse of them. What a memory this spritely old man has! Amazingly, every child made it to the ‘Nice’ list and received a beautifully wrapped present from Santa, ably assisted by his handy elves. Based on the expressions of delight on the faces of those kids who couldn’t wait till Christmas to unwrap their gifts, everyone’s wishes came true.
“Benjamin my boy, you’ve been very good this year. You always listen to Mummy, Daddy, Tita and your teachers. You’re good at sharing and swimming and you love your dog Islay. So, you would like a yellow car and an airplane ticket to see Granny and Babba!” “Well, well, well, William, you have had a very good year! You have made many transitions including moving house and starting a new school, which you love. You have also started football at the Swiss Club. I see that you’re wishing for a special camera!” “Hello, little Leanora. You are such a happy, smiley girl! You love playing with dolls and you like pretty dresses and jewellery. I see that you are wishing for lots of sparkly, fun things!” “Pleased to meet you, Leo. I hear that you are kindhearted and very popular, funny and always up for excitement. You are a hardworking student, and very good at sports.” “Good job, Scarlett. I heard that you have been a very good girl this year. But you must eat your food and not play with your phone so much. Please eat more and drink more plain water!” “Nice one, Juliette. You have been a very good girl this year and have progressed a lot in school. Your German and English are remarkable, and you are trying hard at swimming… Next year, please continue to add new foods to your diet!”
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SECOND TIME IS JUST AS SPECIAL For 11-year-old Elli Herrdum, though it was her second time to meet Santa at the Swiss Club it was no less magical than the first. “I was meeting Santa for the second time and it was brilliant. Even for an 11-year-old like myself, it was an experience!” she shared.
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Likewise, Max Brinkkman was another second-timer. “It was great! This is my second time meeting Santa, and it’s a date again next year!” he said. And Juliette Joslin echoed their sentiments. “It was really cool meeting Santa for the second time. Everyone ended up on the Good List!”
I was meeting Santa for the second time and it was brilliant. Even for an 11-year-old like myself, it was an experience! Elli Herrdum
A PARTING MESSAGE FROM SANTA On behalf of her co-workers, one pretty little elf shared, “We all worked till the middle of the night, preparing the presents.” But clearly the hard work paid off in smiles from the delighted recipients. Another elf added, “It’s so much fun, helping Santa give out the presents!” After commenting on the heat in Singapore, which was understandably quite a shock after the icy temperatures of the North Pole, Santa bid his farewell. “We’ll see you all again next year. Meanwhile, be kind to one another and eat your veggies!” said Santa.
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It’s so much fun, helping Santa give out the presents! Santa’s Little Elf
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New Year, New Opportunities to Play! On behalf of the tennis coaches of 40XV, here’s wishing you a happy, healthy, prosperous and tennis-filled new year. The time to hit the courts and burn some calories is – right now!
A BUSY YEAR-END We had a busy end to 2019, which saw the Ladies’ and Men’s Doubles Swiss Club Championship and also the second edition of the Charity Mixed Doubles Championship. A new record was set in terms of participation, with 44 players joining the Ladies’ and Men’s Doubles and 32 players in the Charity Mixed. Many thanks to all involved for making both events so successful. We enjoyed many great matches. It was especially entertaining to see some of the young guns participating and trying (sometimes successfully) to take down the more experienced players. The level of play was very high.
The women’s final was definitely the most epic match of the tournament. Congratulations to all winners and runners-up, and to all who took part. You are all winners in our eyes!
We salute the winning duo, Nathalie de Panafieu and Javier Acosta; the runners-up, Roberta Pollina and Harry Boot; and all players who participated in this very meaningful tournament.
GREAT TENNIS, GREAT CAUSE The second edition of the Charity Mixed Doubles Championship raised $1,800 to support a Child’s Dream foundation project called Jan MK DPP Werner Family Project – a wonderful Dropout Prevention Programme in Cambodia that is supported by Gudrun and Chris Werner. If you would like more information or wish to make a donation, please contact us and we will put you in touch with Gudrun.
WELCOME THE NEW, WELCOME BACK THE OLD On Friday 17 January we are holding an Apero Welcome Back Social from 7pm to 9pm or later. You’ll be randomly paired by your coach, and ‘hydrated’ with beer and wine. A fee of just $15 includes a glass of wine. Don’t be late or your glass of wine becomes mine! It’s a great way to start the year and play some fun tennis. Please register online through the Swiss Club e-newsletter.
The Racket Committee Wants You! The Swiss Club’s Racket Committee is seeking volunteers who are keen to participate in the racket life of the club. The Racket Committee’s remit is to be a consultation body liaising between Members and the main Swiss Club Committee. It typically meets once every two or three months, and covers matters such as junior tennis, tournaments and competitions, court maintenance and etiquette, and padel. We are seeking up to three new Members.
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING AS A MEMBER OF THE RACKET COMMITTEE? Please contact Thierry de Panafieu at: T: 9108 9170 E: tdepanafieu@gmail.com
S P O R T S
JUNIOR PROGRAMME COMMENCES The junior group programme will restart on Monday 13 January. We look forward to sharing our passion for tennis with your kids! We will play the first Junior Tournament of the year on Friday 14 February from 5pm onwards, Saturday 15 February from 2pm onwards, and Sunday 16 February if required. The second junior tournament will take place from 5 to 7 June. If your child is fully available on these dates and times, please register them online through the link in the Swiss Club e-newsletter.
CONGRATULATIONS Ladies’ Winners, Main Draw
Tracy Forster, Hiroko Wiese
Ladies’ Runners-up, Main Draw
Corinna Gorriz, Gabriela Henrichwark
Men’s Winners, Main Draw
Javier Acosta, Harry Boot
Men’s Runners-up, Main Draw
Bill Alle, Oliver Helbig
Ladies’ Winners, Plate
Guyu Syhr, Theda Haushofer
Ladies’ Runners-up, Plate
Ebba Henningson, Élisabeth Lebard
Men’s Winners, Plate
Rafa Kitowski, Matt Sibbing
Men’s Runners-up, Plate
Grégoire De Rham, Andy Detaille ADULTS’ SINGLES SWISS CLUBS CHAMPIONSHIPS The Adults’ Singles Swiss Club Championship will be played on 15 and 16 May. Save the dates and start training hard! Here’s looking forward to some terrific tennis together in 2020!
INTERESTED IN PLAYING TENNIS OR REGISTERING YOUR LITTLE ONES? Please register through the Swiss Club e-newsletter or contact Pierre Capdeville, 40XV Tennis Director at: Article and photos courtesy of Pierre de Capdeville, 40XV Tennis Director, Swiss Club
PLAY FOR YOUR NATION!
Swiss Club’s Davis Cup
In keeping with tradition, the various nations represented by Members of the Swiss Club will compete in a friendly tennis tournament on 8 and 9 February.
T: 9236 3594 E: swissclub@forty-fifteen.com
INTERESTED IN PLAYING IN THE ‘DAVIS CUP’? FRENCH CAPTAIN Jerome Roux
E: Jerome.roux@st.com
SWISS CAPTAIN Nicholas Weber
E: nrjweber@yahoo.com
GERMAN CAPTAINS Corinna Gorriz E: corinna@gorriz.de Rudi Prenzlin E: r.prenzlin@gmail.com ‘REST OF THE WORLD’ CAPTAIN Stefano Pollina T: 9118 0113 E: pollist@hotmail.com
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A Great Coach and a True Friend by Nathalie de Panafieu
My family and I will leave Singapore in a few days now and one person I’m really going to miss is Pierre. MANAGER OF MANY MUMS (AND THEIR KIDS) Pierre has to manage tiger mums, busy mums, sensitive mums, working mums, demanding mums (don’t ask me in which category He is not only an excellent coach, giving the I should be ... ) and kids with their right advice to the right person at the right moment, but also an extremely professional, own strong character (good or bad… don’t ask me in which category my hard-working and fair person. sons should be…). He is not only a fantastic tennis player, but We really love Pierre, his way to talk also an amazing educator and psychologist without deference, his positive attitude, his with kids (and adults!). ability to organize both people and events. He is always in a good mood, smiling I have never seen him angry or tired, and joking. In addition to this, he has a complaining or criticising. He is always wonderful wife and one of the cutest boys consistently doing his best to meet I have ever seen – Pete. Members’ high expectations and requests. FANTASTIC PLAYER, AMAZING EDUCATOR I’ve known Pierre for many years now. He is the tennis coach of our sons and I also had great lessons with him.
THANK YOU Many thanks, Pierre, for having been such a great tennis coach for all of us. Thank you for your kindness and professionalism. I’m happy to say that you are now much more than a coach, you are a true friend.
Article and photos courtesy of departing Member, Nathalie de Panafieu
Kick Off the Week with Football on Monday Evenings We are seeking footballers to join us for our friendly football matches on Monday evenings from 8pm to 9.45pm at the Swiss Club football pitch. Our group of players from Switzerland and around the world welcome new players of all ages, with some previous football experience. Our current players range in age from 35 to 55 years old. We occasionally play friendly matches against other teams and once a year we participate in the International Soccer Tournament in Phuket. INTERESTED IN PLAYING FOOTBALL ON MONDAY EVENINGS? Please contact Ralph Steinegger or Andreas Kalkum at:
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E: ralph.steinegger@gmail.com andreas.kalkum@gmail.com
Welcome Back, We hope that you and your family had a wonderful Christmas and holiday season. Now it’s time to dive into the new year! SWIMMING-FRIENDLY SINGAPORE If you and your family travelled home to colder climes, chances are that you did not even dip your toes in a swimming pool. Obviously, in Singapore – save the odd electrical storm when the pool is strictly off-limits, the weather is perfect for swimming!
The aquaDucks team looks forward to welcoming everyone back to the pool. We encourage you to join our swimming programme in 2020, regardless of your current level of ability. Let’s get wet and get fit!
INTERESTED IN SWIMMING? For more information on our swimming lessons and activities, please contact Marthijn at: E: swiss@aquaducks.com.sg
Article and photos courtesy of aquaDucks
German-Swiss Golf Club
COMPETITION SCHEDULE German-Swiss Golf Club:
Golf Rules Evening
and Review of Golf Activities 2019/2020 Join us for an update and review of the latest changes to the Rules of Golf by an Expert from the Singapore Society of Golfers. We will also review the activities of the club in 2019 and outlook for 2020. Date: Thursday, 16 January 2020 Time: 7pm to 10pm Venue: Edelweiss Room, Swiss Club
Date
Sunday, 9 February 2020
Tee-off commences
Early morning
Venue
Palm Resort Golf & Country Club, Malaysia
Format
Stableford – Medal
Registration by
Sunday, 2 February 2020
Players who do not wish to play in the competitions are welcome to join as well. INTERESTED IN PLAYING GOLF? The German-Swiss Golf Club is open to all Members of the Swiss Club. 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 Adrian Luedi, Golf Convenor at: T: 9081 8506 E: germanswissgolfclub@gmail.com
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Creating the Right Mindset
to Train Successfully Training to achieve your fitness goals can be challenging, and finding the time to constantly train and successfully hit your goals is by no means easy. Having the right mindset will help you overcome the multiple challenges you will face on the way to achieving your final fitness goals.
FEELING SUCCESSFUL Key to achieving your fitness goals is a successful mindset – the determination to push beyond achieving your small goals and keeping your eye on the destination you want to reach. Every one of us has a different ‘ideal physique’ and a different set of physical fitness goals. And to get to that place you’re aiming for takes time. Even if you closely measure your progress, you will still hit what seems to be a plateau – where the changes or improvements you have made seem to reach a standstill. Most likely they’re still occurring, just not at the same rate at which they were previously. This is one of those moments where having the right mindset is key to achieving the goal you’d like to reach.
HAVING CONFIDENCE Be confident in your abilities. Training successfully also means working your body at a level where it is challenged. I’m often surprised by people’s confidence levels in the gym. Many people who have a coach are highly confident in their workplace. There seems to be some disconnect between their confidence levels outside of the gym and inside of it. Why this matters? Well, when you’re doing various lifts or explosive movements, confidence makes the difference between executing it correctly or not. Your self-belief also largely determines how hard you’re willing to push yourself and how much you think you are able to.
While I understand where a lack of confidence can stem from, it is important to remember that the mindset you adopt will determine the success that you will be able to achieve in your training goals. SEEKING HELP As with being able to achieve any goal in life, you have to be consistent and confident. If you feel like you’re not going anywhere with your goal, seek help from a professional who can help you tweak your programme and your mindset to help you achieve your goals. Good luck getting there in 2020!
INTERESTED IN JOINING A GROUP CLASS OR ENGAGING A PERSONAL TRAINER AT THE SWISS CLUB?
Article courtesy of Timothy Felix, Active Fitness Director
To join a group class, engage a personal trainer or share your suggestion for a group class we don’t currently offer, please contact Jason at: T: 9026 3452 E: getactive@activefitness.com.sg
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A Swiss-Singaporean Collaboration in the Arts:
Tomorrow Is An Island, as inland, a sinland
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION Opening: Ongoing dates: Opening hours: Venue: Admission: RSVP:
Thursday 16 January 2020, 6.30pm (Opening) 17 January to 28 March 2020 (Exhibition) Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm; Saturday, 12pm to 5pm Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays NTU ADM Gallery Free For the opening event, please e-mail singapore.culture@eda.admin.ch
Visit an amazing Swiss-Singaporean exhibition co-curated by Monica Ursina Jäger and Jason Wee at the NTU ADM Gallery. Supported by the Embassy of Switzerland, it is open to visitors from 17 January to 28 March 2020. AN ARTIST-LED AND CO-CURATED PROJECT How can the disruption of nature/culture binaries foster more-than-human entanglements? What kind of futures can we imagine in light of precarious migrations, securitised fears and asphyxiated commons? What cultures of care could be freshly fermented amidst racialised divisions? ‘Tomorrow Is An Island, as inland, a sinland’ is an artist-led project, co-curated by Swiss artist Monica Ursina Jäger and Singaporean artist Jason Wee. The title of the exhibition deploys a sequence of anagrams that rescrambles with each new phrase, suggesting that the next moments retain recognisable components of the present, but to disruptive effects. Organised by the Architecture, Design and Media (ADM) Gallery at Nanyang Technological University, it brings together four artists and two writers from Singapore and Switzerland to rethink ideas of systemic change, counter-map traditional ideas of boundaries and envision new forms of assemblage. In addition to artwork from the co-curators Monica Ursina Jäger and Jason Wee, the exhibition features work by artists Nicole Bachmann (CH) and Weixin Quek Chong (SG), and writers Damian Christinger (CH) and Marcus Yee (SG). Visitors can admire and experience a range of visual arts, such as text-based work, a 3-channel video installation
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Article courtesy of the Embassy of Switzerland in Singapore
and performance art, including a performance on the opening night that emphasises inter-body relationships. ABOUT SWISS ARTIST MONICA URSINA JÄGER Monica Ursina Jäger is a Swiss artist living in Zurich. Working with drawing, sculpture and installation, her practice unfolds through a multidisciplinary reflection on concepts of space, landscape, and architecture that investigate the relationship between the natural and the constructed environment. Her work is generously supported by Pro Helvetia Swiss Arts Funds. In 2018, she spent three months in Singapore as an artist-in-residence at the NTU Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA). The exhibition will show her ambitious artwork resulting from her research stay in Singapore – a three-channel video titled ‘Forest Tales and Emerald Fictions 2019’. OPENING EVENT SUPPORTED BY THE EMBASSY OF SWITZERLAND The Embassy of Switzerland is honoured to support this wonderful Swiss-Singapore collaboration. Guest-of-Honour Ambassador Fabrice Filliez will open the exhibition on Thursday 16 January, starting at 6.30 pm at the NTU ADM Gallery. The embassy warmly invites and encourages all arts lovers to visit the exhibition.
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A Great Day Out
NEWS FROM THE
with Our Buddies
at Admiralty Park As part of our age-mixed learning concept, our Primary teachers organised an outing for the students of the P1/2 classes, together with P4/5C and P5/6A, to the famed Admiralty Park.
BONDING BETWEEN OLDER AND YOUNGER After students were split into small groups, each led by a P6 student ‘buddy’, they eagerly embarked on a treasure hunt around the foot trail to complete a worksheet. Everybody completed the challenge successfully despite the sweltering heat. Then it was time to explore the playgrounds and countless slides! The older students helped the younger ones, while some preferred to engage in a game of badminton or frisbee.
Article and photos courtesy of Charlene Chen
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AFTER PLAY, PRIZES After a quick lunch, prizes were presented to the top three groups who completed the worksheet in the fastest time. Congratulations to the winning teams, and a pat on the back to everyone who joined in. It was definitely a fun excursion that not only helped bond the older and younger children, but also encouraged mingling between German and French streams. We look forward to more fun-filled outings together in the future!
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S T A F F E R
Meet Jasmine,
An All-round Good Sport Get to know Jasmine, the Swiss Club’s Sports & Recreation Executive. SPORTS, SPORTS, SPORTS A petite and pretty 29-year-old Singaporean, Jasmine plays basketball, loves watching football, and fills her working hours with organising sporting activities for Members. In her role, she liaises with vendors on new sports programmes, manages the bookings of the various sports facilities, and communicates with Members from the respective sports committees to obtain feedback and identify room for improvement. MAKING MEMORIES AND MAKING FRIENDS In the year that Jasmine has worked at the Club, she has grown very fond of her colleagues. “Be it the management or
service staff, everyone has always been very helpful and approachable,” she said. A highlight of the year for Jasmine was the Oktoberfest. “Getting to see so many guests and members getting together, drinking and singing their hearts out was quite amazing!” she recalled. MOVIES, MUSIC AND MAN U In her spare time, Jasmine enjoys listening to music, watching movies and catching Netflix series. She is also a hardcore fan of Manchester United and willingly sacrifices sleep to watch their games. At work, Jasmine enjoys the Club’s gourmet burger, beef kuay teow, garlic
and cheese naan, and popcorn chicken. Looking at her trim figure, we can only deduce that she burns off a lot of calories playing basketball! A MESSAGE FOR MEMBERS – PLAY ON! Jasmine wanted to assure Members that sporting activities will continue during the ongoing renovations. “Sports lessons, sports camps, programmes and tournaments for Members are still going on, no matter what. Let’s continue to have lots of fun in fitness in the year 2020!” said Jasmine. You heard the lady – let’s get fit and and have fun in the new year. Thanks, Jasmine, for the friendly chat.
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Last Word
A Great Jass Gathering Dear Christine and Adrian, On behalf of Michael and myself as well as for all Swiss Jassers we would like to say thank you again for your generous contribution to our December Jass gathering. The friendly prices as well as the Christmas cookies were really appreciated by the participants. We wish you and your families a very happy Christmas. Best regards, Michael Sutter and Nadine Breitenmoser
Lovely Stay at The Guesthouse Dear Eden, Thank you and your staff for the lovely time I had at the Swiss Club Guesthouse last month. Warm regards,
Lost Property, Recovered and Returned
Julie Miller-Schroeder
Dear Madavi, Thank you for finding my daughter’s glasses! With my best wishes for a Happy New Year! Brigitte Wickler (Rebecca’s mother)
THE BACK STORY
Our Guesthouse Reception staff came to the aid of a guest whose daughter had lost her glasses in Singapore. That day, she had been travelling by taxi but did not collect her receipts. Our staff called the taxi hotline and checked with Lost and Found to see if any items similar to her description had been handed in. After two days, the taxi company called back with the good news that the item had been found. We salute our Singapore Taxi Drivers!
Smiling and Supportive Staff Our Biggest Asset (Excerpt from a feedback form) Your biggest assets are your team-always smiling and friendly, giving great support to guests and Members. Uwe Oemmelen
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Move, Mingle and Mix It Up!
PROGRAMME OF SPORTS ACTIVITIES IN JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2020!
Join in our regular Sports activities and form friendships, social as you keep fit. We have it for all interests, ages and levels of fitness. Let’s start!
FOOTBALL FAMILY SOCIAL FOOTBALL Sun 15:00 – 16:30 (Sports Field) Sun 16:30 – 18:00 (Sports Field) Please contact Jasmine Tan at T: 6591 9438 or E: jasmine.tan@swissclub.org.sg SOCIAL FOOTBALL Mon 20:00 – 22:00 (Sports Field) Please register with Ralph Steinegger (E: ralph.steinegger@gmail.com) and Andreas Kalkum (E: andreas.kalkum@gmail.com) to get on the mailing list. An email is sent to Swiss Club members every Friday to get players registered for football on Monday. GSAS COSMO LEAGUE Tue 19:00 – 21:00 (Sports Field) Casual Kick Tue 21:00 – 22:30 (Sports Field)
TENNIS SOCIAL (MEN’S/LADIES) Sat 15:00 – 18:00 (Courts 2, 3 & 4) Please contact Jasmine Tan at T: 6591 9438 or E: jasmine.tan@swissclub.org.sg SOCIAL (JUNIOR) Sat 13:00 – 15:00 (Court 3) Please contact Linn De Rahm at E: linn_derham@yahoo.com LADIES’ TEAM TRAININGS Courts 4 & 5 Mon 09:00 – 11:00 (WITS Team) Tue 10:00 – 12:00 (WITS Team) Fri 08:00 – 09:30 (STA Team) 10:00 – 12:00 (Ladies’ Group Training)
PADEL For Padel enquiries, contact Pierre Capdeville at E: pierre@forty-fifteen.com LADIES’ TENNIS LADDER Please contact Corinna Gorriz at E: corinna@gorriz.de or T: 8725 6761 SWIMMING Please contact aquaDucks at E: swiss@aquaducks.com.sg T: 8260 9032 (weather update only) PARENT & CHILD 30 minutes session Mon – Fri 15:30 to 17:00 LEARN TO SWIM 30 minutes session Mon – Fri 15:30 to 17:00 COMPETITION & DEVELOPMENT CD1 Mon – Fri 5:00 – 6:00 Sat 9:15 – 10:15
FOOTBALL TRAINING FOR KIDS Training on Saturday 10:30 – 12:00 (Indoor Sports Hall)
JUNIOR PROGRAMME Mon – Fri 16:00 – 19:00 Sat 08:00 – 12:00 • Parent/child and tiny tots programme • Junior introductory/ development programme • Junior intermediate/ advance programme
Open to all Players born between: 1 Jan 2012 and 31 Dec 2015
For times and dates, please see the 40XV display at the tennis courts.
Opened to Swiss Club Members and Non-Members.
FORTY-FIFTEEN (40XV) Tennis Director: Pierre Capdeville E: pierre@forty-fifteen.com
CD3 & CD4 Mon 5:00 – 6:00 Tue – Fri 6:00 – 7:00 Sat 8:15 – 9:15
Please contact Marcus at E: gassgp1975@gmail.com (German All Stars)
Please contact Olliver Marx at E: info@cufa.com.sg W: www.cufa.com.sg T: 9821 3869
Please check the tennis noticeboard for courts allocation for coaching and social tennis.
CD2 Mon – Fri 5:00 – 6:00 Sat 8:15 – 9:15
WATER POLO Mon 6:00 – 7:00 ADULTS TBC (Contact aquaDucks for more information)
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BIKE RIDES ON SUNDAYS Please check Newsletter for more details. GOLF German-Swiss Golf Club Please contact Adrian Luedi at E: germanswissgolfclub@gmail.com or T: 9081 8506 JASS 21 Feb, 24 Apr, 12 June, 21 Aug, 2 Oct, 27 Nov* (Edelweiss Room)
PROFESSIONAL FITNESS SERVICES AQUA BIKING Wed 19:00 – 19:50 Sat 09:00 – 09:50 (Note: Pre-register to secure a bike for class) INDOOR CYCLING Sat 11:00 – 11:45 (Aerobic Studio)
*Venue to be advised
Please contact Timothy Felix 24 hours before class at E: getactive@activefitness.com.sg or T: 9191 7475
Please contact Michael Sutter or Nadine Breitenmoser at E: jass@swissclub.org.sg or T: 9648 5077
BOOT CAMP Mon 18:00 – 18:45 Thu 08:30 – 09:15 (Sports Field/Outdoor Multi-Court)
KARATE KYOKUSHIN KARATE Wed 17:00 – 18:00 4 years and above Parents are welcome to join class (Aerobics Studio)
Please contact Jason Stanley 24 hours before class at E: getactive@activefitness.com.sg or T: 9026 3452
Please contact the instructor, Sensei Lai at E: ekl@caa.columbia.edu or T: 9185 0900 MAHJONG Mon 19:30 – 22:30 (Board Room One) Please contact Jill Boschung at E: jillbos@yahoo.com or T: 9022 4605
PERSONAL TRAINING Please contact Timothy Felix at E: getactive@activefitness.com.sg or T: 9191 7475 (Note: Pre-registration is required for all classes) PILATES PILATES MATWORK Mon 08:30 – 09:30 Sat 10:00 – 11:00 (Aerobics Studio) ZUMBA Tues 08:30 – 09:30 (Aerobics Studio) 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
SKAT Wed 20:00 – 23:00 (Pergola) Please contact Hubert Nerlich at E: hubertnerlich@gmail.com or T: 6734 0034 for more details YOGA HATHA FLOW YOGA Thu 18:00 – 19:00 Fri 08:30 – 09:30 (Aerobics Studio) Please contact Nathalie Sofia at E: Sofia.nathalie@gmail.com or T: 8260 4049 for more details HATHA YOGA Thu 08:30 – 09:30 (Aerobics Studio) Please contact Nadja Pizzo at E: yogawithnadja@gmail.com or T: 9145 4408 for more details Sat 09:00 – 10:00 (Aerobics Studio) Please contact Nathalie Sofia at E: Sofia.nathalie@gmail.com or T: 8260 4049 for more details STRETCH & RELEASE Wed 19:45 – 20:45 (Pavilion) Please contact Nadja Pizzo at E: yogawithnadja@gmail.com or T: 9145 4408 for more details YIN YANG YOGA Mon 08:30 – 09:30 (Pavilion) Please contact Nathalie Sofia at E: Sofia.nathalie@gmail.com or T: 8260 4049 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 Jasmine Tan, Sports & Recreation Executive at:
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E: jasmine.tan@swissclub.org.sg T: 6591 9438