A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR Suzanne Lauridsen Editor, Relax
Dear Members, How to begin? The year 2020 has shocked me to my core. In fact, it all still seems a little unreal, and sometimes surreal. I have been guilty of trotting out trite phrases like – nobody saw this pandemic coming. However, it seems that many scientists did. Specifically, those who had been studying the pattern of outbreaks of infectious diseases knew that it was just a matter of time till a pandemic of this catastrophic magnitude hit us. Hopefully, with the painful learnings of recent months, the world will be better prepared to battle the next pandemic when it comes. Enough doom and gloom. The truth in that old saying that every cloud has a silver lining is becoming increasingly apparent with every passing day. With great respect for those who are struggling with illness, grief, financial hardship and separation from loved ones, there is a bright side to this wretched situation. You just have to look for it. We did just that it and shared what we found in ‘Pondering the Pandemic’. Read about how the world is turning lemons into lemonade – including your fellow Members and loyal staff members, on Pages 28 - 33. Whether you are WFH (that’s Working from Home, of course), at home, at work or at school, please take care and stay well – and as the Monty Python gang famously sang, always look on the bright side of life! Yours,
Inside this Issue SWISS CLUB 3 4 4 5 6 7 7 8 9 9
A Note from the Editor Club Management, Staff and Reservations Committee Welcomes and Farewells A Word from the Committee Swiss Club Redevelopment Update Opening Hours A Message from the General Manager Meet Your Safety Management Officers All Caught Up
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9
Pondering the Pandemic: In Search of Silver Linings
Meet Your Safety Management Officers
23
Swiss National Day Celebration at Home
DINING
10 A Taste of Oktoberfest 12 On the Wine List… in October
EVENTS
16 An Ode to Oktoberfests Past
SPORTS 18 19 20 21 22
Tennis Cravings Satisfied A World-class Swimming Programme Focus on Fitness Super Summer Soccer Yoga for Physical and Mental Health
INTERESTS 23 24 25 26 28 34
Swiss National Day Celebration at Home Meet Our New Faces Meet a Staffer: Wife, Mother, Foodie, Cook and Colleague Manicure and Pedicure Service Pondering the Pandemic: In Search of Silver Linings Fitness with Friends
10
18
A Taste of Oktoberfest
22
Yoga for Physical and Mental Health
Tennis Cravings Satisfied
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