Glencoe Life TH E GLE N C OE C LU B MAGAZI N E
SEPT – NOV 2018 • Vol. 3 Issue 3
2018 Achievement Awards Congratulations Glencoe Superheroes!
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On the cover 2018 Glencoe Achievement Awards Recipients (L-R): Andrew Schnell, Austin Bauer, Grayson Witcher, Danielle Letourneau, Karen Torstensen and Jaime Laird Contributors Alana Devlin, Alex Greaves, Anouk Dooyeweerd, Barbie Jean, Beth Richardson, Bhushan Negi, Cathy Morrison, Chris Jennings, Ciara Glendon, Dale Goehring, Derwin Parker, Gordon Lam, Jan Bloemraad, Jane Ross, Jeff Pashelka, Jessica Power Cyr, John Pearson, Nancy Klym, Natalie Monson, Natasha Sawatsky, Randi Willisko, Samara Felesky-Hunt, Sara Reynolds, Scott Davis, Shawn Dietrich, Suzette O’Byrne, Suzun Johnson, Tessa Kostashuk, Vaun Mehling Managing Editor Wendy Dypolt Editor Al Harvey Designer Jana Volfova Photographers Jonathan Ferguson - Von der Rusch Photography; Kyle Clapham Photography; Glencoe Archives Printing Style-Craft Printing, Calgary Contact Information The Glencoe Club 636 - 29 Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2S 0P1 p: 403-243-2506 w: glencoe.org w: glencoejobs.org e: info@glencoe.org
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CONTENTS THE GLENCOE CLUB MAGAZINE • September – November 2018 • Vol. 3, Issue 3
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President’s Message
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Golf President’s Message
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CEO's Message
7 Membership 16
Affiliated Clubs
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Food & Beverage
26 Calendar 32 Sports
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FEATURES 8 Food & Beverage Master Plan Renovations are approved! Learn more about the new “Main Dish.”
22 Pickling Made Simple Find out how easy it is to add a scrumptious selection of homemade pickled delights to your diet!
40 What I Did on My Summer Vacation Bowling Director, John Pearson, takes us on a tour of his favourite bowling venues in his home town.
54 The Dementia Project Learn about our goal to develop a life-improving activity program for individuals with dementia.
42 Recreation 50
Health & Wellness
64 Services 66 Notable 70 Golf 74
36 New Skating Programs Get your young skaters started with the Glencoe’s new season of high performance skate programs.
68 The Glencoe Club & Cannabis Legalization Our Drug and Alcohol Policy now addresses increased responsibilities for Glencoe management.
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THE GLENCOE CLUB PR ESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Dear Glencoe:
OUR MISSION “Creating Exceptional Experiences”
OUR VISION “To be our Members’ second home, providing excellence in all that we do”
OUR VALUES • Respect • Wellness • Integrity • Relationships • Caring • Innovation
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first set foot in your beautiful halls in 1978 with a fellow figure skating friend, who became a part of your family. When my parents also decided to join so I could train under a great coach, I was scared and wondered, “would I like you?” It turns out I fell in love with you! Back in those days: • the entrance fee was $2,000 and there were 1,625 active shareholder families • the unstaffed gym was beside the Pro Shop in a space about as big as a singles squash court • the (previously) outdoor tennis courts had only just recently been covered • the beautiful Golf Club (that was to become one of the best facilities in the country) had not yet been purchased • women had only recently been allowed in the upstairs bar area and there were mainly men in management and board positions • children weren’t allowed to be upstairs except for sports (and the late Pearle Farrell made sure of this) • there was no parkade and more importantly, no Pub, at the time • the Club-wide paging system was only abused by children occasionally (remember we had no cell phones!) • the entire monthly magazine and calendar fit in an eight-page black and white booklet • Cafeteria fries and gravy (made for us by the late Pat Zapfe) were amazing!
You’ve grown into an expansive and impressive world-class facility. I’ve made so many business connections in your hallways and, more importantly, so many friends. I’ve attended many baby showers, weddings and funerals. Basically, every facet of life has been celebrated with you. In fact, I met my fantastic husband, John, when I worked part-time in the Sports Office in the early 90s. This is my last Presidential letter, but I do look forward to being “just a member again.” After six years on your Board and having been President of both, The Glencoe Club and The Glencoe Golf & Country Club, I know how proud my late parents would be of both of us. My life truly changed forever in the moment I first walked through your doors and for that, I will be forever grateful. A Love,
Joanne Hruska President The Glencoe Club
THE GLENCOE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB PR ESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Summer of 2018: Too Hot for Golf?
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his is your Golf President’s message for September, which from a golf perspective means talking about how the season is almost over. That’s not really an upbeat message for my final address, though, so let’s remember what a great, hot season it was, have a laugh and plan for September/October events! As I write this in the middle of August, we’ve just come off the hottest day ever recorded in Calgary. A whopping 36.5°C! It’s been part of quite a hot run for the City this summer, with a near record number of days above 30°C. Like most of you, I talk weather when it’s interesting and when we experience extremes as we have this summer. What interests me the most is Calgarians’ attitudes. We can be quite the fickle bunch: Calgarian in February: “Winter can’t end fast enough! I think I’ll go to Phoenix next week. I see it was 36°C there yesterday.” Calgarian in August: “Too hot for golf today. It’s 36°C. I think I’ll go somewhere with air conditioning.” During this record hot summer of 2018, I also chuckled when people said it was too hot to sit on the patio after golf. They were the same people who complained to me that it’s never warm enough in Calgary to sit on the patio!
Anyway, it sure beats talking about how much snow there’s going to be tomorrow (which, as you read this in September) is, of course, a possibility! Events this September (weather permitting) include the Ladies Day and Men’s Night Finals, The Glencoe Cup, Drive-in at the Driving Range and the Magical Mystery Tour. Find all the information on the Golf Club website. In October, plan to be at the Member Awards on the 4th, and the Golf Annual General Meeting (AGM) on the 24th. I’ll be hosting the AGM this year, so it’s sure to be a rollicking good time! See you out on the course! A
Bryan Wright President The Glencoe Golf & Country Club
BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Glencoe Club President: Joanne Hruska Vice-President: Ron Newman The Glencoe Golf & Country Club President: Bryan Wright Vice-President: Susan Schulli Directors: Marshall Abbott Cara Bonney Barr Robert Birrell Dan McDonald Russ Nickles Danny Shannon Evonne Whelan
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S MESSAGE
A Go-to Place!
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hat a great summer it’s been for the Club, with some of the best weather ever! Day camps were very well attended again this year and the outdoor pool and waterslide have been the go-to place for family and friends during the exceedingly hot days! Now, we move into the very busy fall season at The Glencoe Club. The Fall Sports Brochure (available online) includes 87 pages, features an incredible array of programs for all ages and includes many new innovative programs. Registration started in midAugust but, if you missed it, there may still be some spaces available in many programs. Last June, after 75 percent design completion, the Board of Directors approved the Food & Beverage “Main Course” to proceed with construction starting in June 2019. The approval is conditional on an acceptable post-tender budget to be completed in December 2018. This project includes the redesign and renovation of the second floor Food & Beverage facilities, including the Banquet rooms, Kitchen, Pub, Sports Lounge and Grille Room. The highlight of the project is the new large West Patio, which will be adjacent to the new location of the main restaurant. For more information, please see a more extensive article in this Glencoe Life edition on page 8. I’m happy to report that the Fitness Locker Room renovations are on schedule, within the approved budget. They will re-open by the end of the first week of September. Both Locker Rooms will be very nice, with a modern, crisp elegance.
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The legalization of cannabis in October will, I’m sure, lead to some confusion and challenges for our Clubs. As such, Derwin Parker, Health & Safety Manager, has worked diligently to develop policies both for our members and employees. He’s written an extensive article for this issue that explains current policies on page 68. At the Golf Course, we’ve had a very good season to date, despite the delay with the mid-May opening. The team — led by new General Manager, Ash Chadha — has done a wonderful job ensuring a high level of service and we’ve seen very good improvements in our food and beverage quality. New Golf Course Head Superintendent, Brock Coates, and his team were challenged at the beginning of the year with damage related to the harsh winter conditions, but they quickly rehabilitated the turf to superb conditions by mid-summer. A reminder to Glencoe Club members who are not Golf Club members: You’re welcome at the Golf Club and you can use the restaurant any time! If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me directly at glundmark@glencoe.org. A
Greg Lundmark, CCM, CCE Chief Executive Officer
The Glencoe Club
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2018/19 Election
Deposit your ballots by 7 pm, Monday, October 1
We are pleased to have eight candidates running for four positions on our Board of Directors. Information on the candidates is available on our website and the election package will be mailed to all shareholders in early September. Please vote by 7 pm, Monday, October 1, 2018. Join us in the Ballroom at the Downtown Club 7 pm, Wednesday, October 3 for the Annual General Meeting for the announcement of the new Board of Directors.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 7 pm, Wednesday, October 3
AGM ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder Members of The Glencoe Club will be held at The Glencoe Club on
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2018 AT 7 PM for the following purposes namely: 1. To receive and consider the annual Statement of Accounts and Balance Sheets of the Club; 2. To receive and consider the report of the Directors and Auditors; 3. To receive notice of the election of the Directors; 4. To appoint the Auditors for the Club for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019.
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MEMBER SHIP ATIO | ADULT DINING - VINYL OPTION OPEN
Visit glencoe.org for more information or contact maincourse@glencoe.org for any questions regarding this update.
Jan Bloemraad General Manager 403-287-4128 jbloemraad@glencoe.org
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FOOD & BEVERAGE MASTER PLAN PHASE 2 CONCEPT PLAN
April 2018
“Main Course”
PATIO | PERSPECTIVE
The Glencoe Club’s vision is “To be our Members’ second home, providing excellence in all that we do.” We’re a sports, recreation and social destination, so it’s important to the Board and Management team that we have exceptional facilities and services for your enjoyment.
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ur Food & Beverage offerings fall under “social” and have been a focus for the Board of Directors for a long time. The Master Plan has been in development for more than two years, with Café 29 (The Appetizer) being the first completed component. With the design details for the Main Course more than 75 percent complete this spring, there was enough information for a thorough discussion and decision at the Board level this past June. That decision was to approve the renovations to the second floor Food & Beverage areas!
PATIO | FAMILY DINING - LOUVRE OPTION WITH SUN SHADES T H E G L E N C O E C LU B
PHASE 2 CONCEPT PLAN April 2018
Family dining - louvre option with sun shades T H E G L E N C O E C LU B PHASE 2 CONCEPT PLAN
April 2018
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BALLROOM |
VIEW TO BAR
Congratulations Frank Architecture Inc. and Café 29!
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T H E G L E N C O E C LU B PHASE 2 CONCEPT PLAN
April 2018
Conditional on final costs (which will be determined by a tender process in the fall), construction of the Main Course will begin in June, 2019. The Club is committed to providing the membership with information on costs, scheduling and impacts in the upcoming fall season to ensure you’re well-informed about this exciting project. Communication will be delivered by way of the Club website, email updates and poster boards displayed around the Club. We’d like to thank all members for your thoughts, insights and recommendations over the last year through open houses, focus groups, emails and comment cards. The design of the Main Course has changed along the way to reflect your input. We look forward to moving this exciting project forward and to deliver the renovations on time and on budget. The Club will be adhering to its mission of “Creating Exceptional Experiences” during the renovations and especially when the new areas open for your use!
BUILD Magazine Announced the 2018 Architecture Awards Winners and The Glencoe Club is proud to share with you that Frank Architecture Inc. won in the category for Best Canadian F&B Project for Glencoe’s Café 29! These prestigious Architecture Awards recognize and acknowledge the outstanding works conducted by imaginative designers, engineers and visionaries, whose inspiring and memorable designs and structures enhance our horizons. For more information, check out the press release here: www.build-review.com/2018-the2018-architecture-awards-pressrelease
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Pub - dining view T H E G L E N C O E C LU B PHASE 2 CONCEPT PLAN
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» New Members
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MEMBERSHIP CARDS As the majority of our members consider security a top priority, we ask for your continued cooperation in scanning your personal membership card or fob during each visit to the Club. Please note, Junior members nine to 17 years are not able to charge without their valid membership card. If you need a new membership card or fob, please see a Member Services Representative at the Sports Office. Members eight years of age and under need to be supervised by an adult while in the Club.
SECURITY ACCESS BARRIERS Our barriers located at the Sports Entrance and Reception Desk require members nine years of age and older to swipe their personal membership card or fob on top of the right pedestal to enter the glass gates. If you do not have your card/ fob with you, please wait at the desk to check in with the next available Member Services Representative. Members do not need to swipe their membership card or fob when exiting the Reception gates.
MEMBERSHIP DATABASE Please ensure we have your current email, mailing address, birthdate and correct phone numbers in our membership database. Kindly forward any changes to membership@glencoe.org Changes to dependents, spouse or membership status can also be sent to this address. Please include your name and account number.
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR ACCOUNT? In order for us to best respond to your account inquiries, please direct your specific questions to the following staff members: • Membership Leigh Gerard: 403-287-4104 Ann Trussell: 403-287-4132 membership@glencoe.org • Accounts Receivable Suzanne Sourisack: 403-287-4135 Account and Payment Queries • Wellness Wellness Centre: 403-287-4174 wellness@glencoe.org • Physiotherapy Karin Thompson: 403-287-4179 kthompson@glencoe.org • Fitness Ken Clarke: 403-287-4169 kclarke@glencoe.org
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Anthony Aulicino Blair Aiken Dan Alexander Wiz Allen Diana Audino Mark Broadfoot Karen Brookman Garnet Buettner Aaron Bunting Cathryn Carruthers Shannyn de Kruyff Marcello D’Egidio Erin Depoe Rhys Evans Sean Fryer Rod Gray Robyn Gurofsky Michael Joseph Todd Keenan Fergal Kelly Natalie Leclerc Carrie Lonardelli Ronald S.R. Maurice Alim Mitha Mary Moran Kim Murray Amy Norman Cali Oppenheim Jim Pascual Cameron Peckham Trevor Phillips Tyler Pinder Travis Porter Carson Renaud Nathan Robb Kevin Robertson Farida Saher Geoffrey Scott Kirsten Scott Tara Shaw Danny Shibley Mike Stante Paul Stein Carol Thompson Barbara Tsang Mike Vogel Lisa Young
» In Memory Of • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Victor Beaudry Sheila Marie Scott Davis Sally Gallinari Evelyn Gilbert Mona Jackson Ursula Knight George E. Little David Miyauchi Marnie Molnar Hayden Smith Ann Sparks Randall “Todd” Sparks Arlene Stiles Helene T. Wong
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The Glencoe Club Guest Policies Members 18 years and older have the privilege of introducing Sports or Social Guests with access to these facilities.
SPORTS GUEST Venue Access • • • • • • •
All Sports Facilities Showers Steam Room Locker Rooms Massage Outdoor Pool Deck Childcare
Fees • Junior - Day Pass $11 / Week Pass* $44 • Adult - Day Pass $18 / Week Pass* $72 *Week Passes are intended for out-of-town guests (100 km+ out of Calgary) only. They are valid for seven (7) days.
DOWNLOAD OUR NEW APP TODAY! A convenient way to access many of the features on our website. Just search “The Glencoe Club” in the app store. WITH THE APP, YOU CAN: • View statements • View reservations • Book tennis, squash and badminton courts and curling sheets • Register for classes and programs • Register for Club-wide events • Book Wellness services • Receive important alerts • Read the latest Club news and Member achievements • Find a directory of Glencoe staff
Dress Code • Racquet Sports: “All White” dress code. • Shinny: Helmets are required for all players under the age of 18. • Fitness: Clothing with no profanity. • Aquatics: Conservative swimwear and sun tanning attire for a family-orientated facility.
SOCIAL GUEST Venue Access • • • • •
Café 29 The Grille Room Sports Lounge/Pub West Patio Social Functions
Fees No charge for Club access. All dining facilities accept Visa, MasterCard, Interac and Cash.
Dress Code • The Grille Room Business casual or dressed-up denim. • West Patio Shoes and cover-up. No swimsuits.
JUNIORS All juniors, under 18, wanting to sign in a guest, must have permission from an adult member on their account. For both social or sport activities, a guest fee is required if the adult member is not in the Club with them.
Did you know… EVENTS PHOTOS The Glencoe Club website has an Events Photos page containing galleries of all our recent events. All of the photos are viewable in a beautiful, picture gallery that works great on desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone. View photos from recent Glencoe events and/or download them at your convenience.
Tip: When reading Glencoe Life, look for this icon to view more images of an event on glencoe.org
CLUB NEWS In addition to the weekly email, sign into glencoe.org to view the Club news section for the latest updates on what’s happening around the Club. You'll be able to view event results, videos, general news, Glencoe Life (digital edition), Pro Shop specials and more. Visit glencoe.org
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SIGN UP FOR AUTO PAYMENT
Tired of writing a cheque or calling in to pay your bill? We can help!
Sign up for Auto Payment from either your personal banking or credit card. To sign up for Auto Payment simply contact Accounts Receivable at glencoear@glencoe.org or 403-287-4135.
The Glencoe Club provides an unsecured Wi-Fi connection throughout all member areas including the Outdoor Pool Deck and West Patio.
GUEST WIRELESS WI-FI
Payments are processed on the 25th of the month. If the 25th falls on a weekend, the payments will be processed on the Friday prior.
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TROUBLESHOOTING If you are unable to browse the internet, first determine if you have a connection to the Wi-Fi Access Points. In Windows there is a wireless icon, it is located lower right on the task bar near the time display. You can click this icon to see the wireless status and to rescan for available SSIDs. On an Apple PC, the wireless icon is located top right. Like Windows, you can click on this icon for wireless status. Please be aware you PC may have a physical switch to turn off the wireless radio. New PCs use a software application or a propriety application to turn the Wi-Fi radio off or on. In either case, be sure the Wi-Fi radio is on to connect. If your PC shows a strong wireless signal but you are still unable to browse the web, please advise reception as there may be an issue with the host provider.
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Sunny
Connie
Sam
Wai
Meet the Member Services Team by Tessa Kostashuk, Member Services Representative
Connie Dunham
Sam Humphrys
She’s been working at the Glencoe for more than 26 years now and opens the Sports Office at 5:30 am every day. She lives in south Calgary but also visits her family’s ranch in Turner Valley on the weekends. Connie enjoys golf and watching rodeo, which her family has been involved in for a very long time. She loves working at the Glencoe because she can meet and get to know the members. Working at the Sports Office, she has gotten to know a lot of very interesting people, some who have been here longer than her. She’s seen and learned a lot from working here and has been through so many changes regarding technology, from doing all of the registration and court bookings by hand to the new online Northstar program. For those members who do not know Connie, she invites you to come in at 5:30 am for a visit.
Born and raised in Calgary, Sam graduated from Mount Royal University with a Bachelor of Applied Business and Entrepreneurship degree with a major in Sports and Recreation. Sam started at The Glencoe Club in August of 2015 as Member Services Administrator. On top of her Member Services role, Sam coordinated Elbow Park Tennis Club this past summer. One of her favourite parts of working at The Glencoe Club is that she has the privilege of meeting such amazing people on their way in and out. She takes pride in the fact that she gets to be the friendly face that welcomes members into their second home and sends them off on their next adventure with a warm farewell. In her spare time, Sam enjoys hiking, camping, sports, workouts and time spent with her family.
Sunny Manthoulath
Wai Lee
Everyone knows Sunny! But do you really know him? Sunny was born in Laos and immigrated to Calgary with his family at the age of one. He’s been a Calgarian ever since. His educational interests and pursuits have been web design and programming and he is now writing his first book! When not working on new chapters and characters, Sunny enjoys building his own computers, writing, archery, luxury outdoor activities and spending time with his cats, Charlie and Jewels. He also enjoys the latest movies and a nice glass of wine. Sunny has been with us here for almost 17 years and enjoys talking to all the friends he makes at The Glencoe Club.
You’ll find Wai at Front Reception during the day. He’s been working for the Club since February. Wai was born in Hong Kong when it was under British Crown Rule, so he has both Canadian and British citizenship. Wai took Business Administration as well as Travel and Tourism in school. For fun, he likes to play video games and watch the Stampeders play. He loves poker and recently finished 13th out of 500 people in a charity tournament. Wai also enjoys hitting the gym and eating his favourite foods. Wai loves working here because of all the interesting people that come through his door. For Wai, work at the Glencoe is a family affair. Three out of four family members work here. A
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The Legacy Project Get to know some lifelong Glencoe members as they share their memories and love of the Club. Joe Irwin My name is Joe Irwin and I’ve had four generations of Irwins growing up at The Glencoe Club. I was born in 1932, just after the Club opened. 1930s Ernie McCullough was the guy that kind of put The Glencoe Club together. My dad was here in the late ’20s and got to know McCullough well and… he was aware of all of this happening — putting together the Glencoe (1932) — and he said that’s a good idea! The dirty ’30s… the Glencoe went ahead and got built even after the crash of ’29, which was pretty amazing. It was some fairly hard times throughout the ’30s (it really was) but what saved the Glencoe was ice carnivals. Ice skating and the carnival atmosphere was really big time across North America at that time. Everybody loved to go to the carnivals and that’s what clicked and made the Glencoe survive during the ’30s. 1940s I graduated from Earl Grey school in Grade 8 and then went to Rideau in Grade 9. Me and all my buddies… would troop over to Rideau and we’d always come through the Glencoe on the way 14 glencoe.org
and then we started playing badminton. We would come over at noon hour, because we had a two-hour lunch period and we’d play badminton. ’46, ’47 & ’48. I didn’t spend a lot of time at the Glencoe except for badminton nights. I don’t know how it quite happened but the… ladies league got us
royal blue sweaters. I remember a couple of guys’ older brothers… went off to war and some of them never came back but that’s all I can remember about the Glencoe hockey team.
1948. Barbara Ann Scott wins the Olympic gold. The Queen of Canada was so popular and got the first gold medal Canada ever got (I think) in the Olympics. Anyways, Aiken and Corbitt of the board went down to Montreal where she was from and View the video interview online at glencoe.org talked her young guys to play with them for some into coming out to Calgary to perform in reason (I don’t know if the older guys ’48 and she did come out and performed were not invited but we ended up playing here and then did a big performance with them). We played with really good down at the Victoria arena. That was a ladies down there. Mixed doubles. I really real coup for the Glencoe. enjoyed all that. 1950s & ’60s One item, during the war, I remember 1956. My old buddy Graham Lebourveau was the Glencoe had a hockey team, a who is still a member (and I) teamed community hockey team. There was the up for Monday night badminton. Men’s Mount Royal Royals, the Elbow Park league. We played together 39 consecutive Pirates and the Glencoe had a hockey years. Our heroes, of course, were all the team I can barely remember. These kids really good players like Clapperton and would all be teenagers. They had very Al Williams and guys like that. We’d hang
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around with those guys and played a little bit. We thought we were pretty good. We weren’t the best but we were not too bad. January, 1962. Monday night. Played badminton… for an hour and showered and I had a meeting next door at Dave Friese’s house, which is right here in Park Lane. Anyway, I go to the meeting over there at 9 or 10:30 or something like that and then went home. And, of course, the Glencoe burned down that night. I didn’t really know it until the next morning, even though we lived not too far away. The word was then and I don’t know how true it really is but it was started in the bowling alley and the reason it started was… the pin centre guys — kids — would hang out behind the bowling alleys. There was some storage there and some old furniture, I think, in there. They used to go in there and have their smoke and that’s what started the fire… It was, in a sense, one of the best things that ever happened to the Glencoe — that it burned down. Their insurance, the way
I heard it, was with Lloyds of London, a pretty big outfit and it was golden. It kind of covered everything. They got the new Club built in a year or so. Pretty amazing. Everything in everbody’s locker, of course, burned up and it was gone. They said OK, anybody can come over, declare what they had in their locker — whether it was true or not, they didn’t care — new badminton racquets, new tennis racquets, new shorts, new shoes… OK, just write it down on the list and they followed through. You got it all with no questions asked.
had to play these two guys! Holy God… it was almost humourous because they let us get a few serves now and then but they were laughing and joking as well because these guys were miles ahead of our skills… They were not in their prime, maybe a little past their youth. They used to drink a lot. I’m telling you, those guys put away the vodka… continually! I’ll never forget that!
1970s & ’80s The Glencoe was going to host another badminton championship and they bring over (I don’t know who decided that) the world champions from Denmark. Erland Kops. Hammergard Hansen. These guys were the world champions, from Denmark but they all pretty much did their thing in Indonesia. That’s where the best badminton players were at the time. They had a draw. Lebourveau and I
My #1 son, Mike Irwin, is the first Glencoe Golf & Country Club champ (1984, I think it was).
In the ’80s, (my) #2 son, Bill Irwin married Kelly Kryczka. Kelly of course got Olympic Silver in ’84 at LA.
More recent Today, I use the Fitness (facilities) pretty regularly. If I’m going to do some seniors ski racing, I’d better be in shape. And (the family is) always around eating in the Club! A
Are you a Glencoe Club member with lifelong experiences to share? We’d love to interview you (on video or send you a short questionnaire), then run highlights in Glencoe Life. If you’re interested, or you know someone else we should interview, please email: create@glencoe.org
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The Glencoe Club is currently affiliated with over 80 clubs worldwide. Our affiliated clubs have varied policies with respect to access to their clubs: signing privileges, guest regulations, etc. Many, but not all, require a letter of introduction signed by Glencoe management. Some affiliated clubs are able to provide accommodation. Some require payment of any charges before departure, while others will bill any charges through your Glencoe account. It is quite important that Glencoe members check with the Club office before departure to avoid any embarrassment. There is an administrative fee equivalent to three percent on all charges that are made at other clubs where there are affiliate charging privileges. Any charges from International affiliated clubs must be paid at the time of service. PLEASE NOTE: You require a letter of introduction before visiting any affiliated club. An up-to-date membership card is required for all affiliated clubs. ccounts must be paid A prior to departure ■ Accommodation $ Reciprocal/Facility Fees may apply ●
For more information, please call Member Services: 403-243-2506 Please send your feedback on reciprocal club visits to: membership@glencoe.org A digital brochure with links to the various clubs is available to download from glencoe.org
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AFRICA Cape Town: Kelvin Grove Club Johannesburg: The Wanderers Club (Accommodation at Protea Hotel Wanderers) ARGENTINA Buenos Aires: The Hurlingham Club AUSTRALIA Melbourne: Royal Automobile Club of Victoria Sydney: City Tattersalls Club
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AFFILIATED CLUB FEATURE
he Detroit Athletic Club (DAC) is the premiere private gathering place in the state of Michigan. Its longstanding traditions have been honoured for more than 130 years.
Founded in 1887, the original DAC clubhouse no longer exists. When its new one opened in 1915, it was the realization of the dreams of more than 100 prominent Detroiters, many of them automotive pioneers. Names like Chalmers, Jewett, Kelsey, Joy, Lodge, Metzger, Hughes, Navin and Scripps will forever be associated with the Club’s 20th-century rebirth. So spectacular was its interior beauty (designed by automotive architect Alberta Kahn) that its opening became a milestone in Detroit history. In the 1990s, the Club began spending millions to restore the 1915 clubhouse. The DAC also expanded, adding a seventh floor to the original Kahn building and creating a rooftop restaurant and cigar lounge during the clubhouse centennial in 2015. Over the years, the Club has been honoured as one of the nation’s finest. Countless community leaders have strolled its halls, swum in its pool, eaten in the fabulous DAC Grill or attended a gala black-tie event within the grandeur of the Main Dining Room. A hub of greatness in a great city, the DAC has hosted US presidents, foreign royalty, famous aviators, war heroes, athletes and entertainers. Today, more than 4,900 members reflect the diversity of Detroit. The DAC remains an athletic club, enhanced by premiere dining and banquet venues. It has always been home to world-class Olympic, professional and amateur athletes, with the clubhouse playing host to regional, national and international tournaments and exhibitions, from boxing and fencing to swimming and squash. In 2017, the DAC launched a signature sporting event for the community. The Detroit Cycling Championship (DCC) is sponsored by the DAC Foundation, which drives much of the Club’s community and charity work. To arrange for your letter of introduction, simply contact reception@glencoe.org. Be sure to include your member number, exact dates of your visit and all names of visiting members. You may use all the basic Royal Glenora Club facilities and bill everything back to your Glencoe Club account. A
DETROIT ATHLETIC CLUB 241 Madison Street Detroit, MI 48226 p: +1-313-963-9200 membership@thedac.com www.thedac.com Dress Code No denim clothing is permitted at any time on Club property. Flip-flops are also not allowed in the Club. Accommodation Overnight Rooms at the DAC offer special member rates for luxury suites. Members and guests enjoy personal valet service while the concierge coordinates sports and entertainment ticket needs. Overnight guests of the Club enjoy free parking, complete access to the athletic and dining facilities and use of the DAC barber shop.
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Plan a Curling or Bowling Party at the Glencoe!
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Ciara Glendon Sales & Events Manager 403-287-4161 c403-998-6066 cglendon@glencoe.org events@glencoe.org
lencoe Club members are very lucky to have beautiful curling and bowling areas to enjoy. Entertaining in these venues can be even better! Did you know you can host corporate events, birthday parties, anniversaries and wedding functions in the Curling Lounge or the Bowling Centre? Both these areas feature full food and beverage services and are perfect for large or small gatherings. Here are some tips on having a great event in either the curling or bowling areas:
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Predetermine teams Who is going to be on each team? Encourage your players to get into the spirit by dressing up in costumes or matching clothes. This adds fun to the competition.
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Plan your bar Host bar, cash bar or something in between? You could serve free beer and wine and have guests pay for highballs. If you like, we can print drink tickets and craft cocktails customized for your event’s theme. Let’s get creative!
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Feed your hungry players Your guests will work up their appetites while they’re curling or bowling. We have lots of yummy food to satisfy them. Treat your guests to our new Trans Canada Buffet featuring a Quebecoise Poutine Bar, Haida Gwaii Salmon and Bannock, PEI Beach Char, Lager-steamed Mussels, Carved Montreal Smoked Beef on Rye with mustard, an Artisan Cheese Cake, modern salads, Maple Tart, Fresh Okanagan Cherry Crisp and Sugar Pie. Pair any or all of these with local craft beers or Canadian wines and your guests will be saying “wow!”
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Party planners: Ready to plan a bowling or curling party? Here’s how it works: CURLING Step 1: Email Paul Webster (curling@glencoe.org) with your date, time and group size. He’ll set you up with your curling sheets and let you know if you have half the lounge or all of it. One hour before and one hour after curling are included. Step 2: Decide if you want extra hours at the lounge and let Paul know. It’s an extra $100 per hour after the included time for the full lounge and $50 per hour for the half lounge. Step 3: Decide if you want half an hour of instruction at the beginning of your time. This will set up your group for success. Step 4: Contact Sales & Events Manager, Ciara Glendon (events@glencoe.org or 403-287-4161), to book food and beverage. Step 5: Get ready to hurry hard with your group and show up for a great time in Curling!
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Sunday, November 25 BOWLING Step 1: Call Bowling and book your lanes (403-287-4145 or email John Pearson at jpearson@glencoe.org). Know your group size, date and time and Bowling will let you know how many lanes you need. Step 2: Decide if you want all 10 lanes for a fully private booking or if you’re willing to share with other groups. Step 3: Contact Sales & Events Manager, Ciara Glendon (events@glencoe.org or 403-287-4161), to book food and beverage. Step 4: Show up for an awesome time at the Bowling Centre! A
4 pm MT Kickoff Food and Drink Specials
BEERFEST
Friday, October 19 6 - 9 pm
Beer Tastings featuring a variety of Alberta Breweries! Register online. • • •
15+ brewers providing samples of 40+ different and unique beers Market-style food tables Most popular beer vote (our next rotating tap feature)
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 6:30 pm Cocktail Reception 7:30 pm Dinner 4-course dinner and accompanying wines
$110++ Reservations at Front Reception 403-243-2506
Christmas Lunch Buffets in the Grille Room
Monday – Friday December 5 – 21 11:30 am – 1 pm Featuring: Carved Beef Striploin $36.50++/per person Reservation Required 403-243-2506
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Enchanted Family Parties Come experience the Glencoe Family Christmas Party with festive treats, fun entertainment and of course, Santa Claus! Create your holiday memories with us.
DECEMBER 2, 9 & 16, 2018 ENTERTAINMENT 4 PM BUFFET DINNER 5 PM SANTA TIMES 4 - 6 PM Adults (13 & over) $46.95++ Kids (4 - 12) $36.95++ | (3 & under) $16.50++ PLEASE NOTE: In lieu of a gift, children will receive a SWEET TREAT while visiting with Santa. We will have a photographer available during your Santa visit and a FAMILY PHOTO will be ready for pick up at the end of the evening. For your convenience, digital copies will also be available. In the Spirit of Giving, the Club will be collecting toys and food items to brighten the holiday season for those in need. Children are encouraged to bring a new unwrapped toy or non-perishable food items. Donations will be delivered to the Veteran's Food Bank. Registration will be open online at 9 am November 6.
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FOOD & BEVERAGE
Pickled Radishes 1 bunch or 4 red radishes (about 1 pound, 400g of radishes) 1 cup water 1 cup white vinegar 2 tsp sea salt 2 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp crushed peppercorns 1 to 2 cloves peeled garlic
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Pickling Made Simple!
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umans learned to pickle foods centuries ago. We’ve enjoyed pickling almost everything since and have found a place for many of the resulting, newfound delicacies in our regular diets. As many ingredients are available only at certain times of the year, pickling’s primary purpose is to extend the shelf life of foods. The side benefit of the process is a vast assortment of new favourite foods! Pickling preserves foods when they’re soaked in brine and/ or vinegar or cured with salt. Another way to extend the life of certain food is by drying them completely, taking all the moisture out.
Bhushan Negi Glencoe Sous Chef 403-287-4150 bnegi@glencoe.org
We can pickle almost anything, from meats to fish and vegetables (not just cucumbers) to eggs. Making pickles at home is easy. You only need a handful of ingredients (vinegar, water, pickling salt and sugar). You need a little patience, too, as the foods need time for the acids to kick in. Tip: Don’t use iodized salt as it makes the brine cloudy. White wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar are best to use. Brine for the pickle can vary, depending upon how much salt and acidity you prefer. I usually use equal parts of water and vinegar and about five percent salt and five percent sugar to the liquid.
Flavour your brine with whatever herbs you like! Add garlic or keep it plain. Make certain you take your brine out and give it a boil. For some veggies, use the hot brine. For others (especially delicate ones), let the brine cool first. Radishes are one of my favourite foods to pickle. They’re scrumptious with seafood (see sidebar for how to pickle them). A
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Slice the radishes into rounds. In a non-reactive (stainless steel) saucepan, bring the water, vinegar, salt and sugar to a boil, until they’re dissolved. Remove from heat and add the peppercorns and garlic. Pack the radishes in a clean pintsized jar and pour the hot liquid over them, adding the garlic into the jar as well. Cover and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate.
Storage The radishes will be ready to eat after 24 hours. During storage, the liquid will turn a nice, rosy colour. Any added flavour — garlic, hot peppers and other herbs — will get stronger. The radishes can be kept in the refrigerator for up to one month.
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Delicious Fall Cocktails TO TRY AT THE PUB!
It’s fall! Be sure to drop by our cozy Club Pub or Sports Lounge for a few drinks with friends. The Glencoe bartending team has added some exciting, new (somewhat exotic) cocktails to the menu. We think you’ll like them. Please let us our servers know.
GINGERSNAP
Tanqueray, Ginger and Lemon Syrup, Bianco Vermouth, Fever-Tree Tonic
APPLE & BRANDY SMASH Brandy, Calvados, Cinnamon, Muddled apples, Ginger Beer
MAPLE HOT TODDY Crown Royal Maple, Ginger, Cinnamon Clove Lemon Syrup, Hot water
CHOCOLATE FASHIONED Bourbon, Splash of Crème de Cacao, Orange bitters, Raw Sugar
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Father Daughter Ball Midsummer Night’s Dream The 4th Annual Father Daughter Ball was an amazing success with over 100 members attending and celebrating what can only be described as a magical night. With a backdrop of a Midsummer Night’s Dream theme, there were fairies galore, mythical singing unicorns, an amazing meal by our Chef Dean Kanuit and his team and above all, memories that will last a lifetime for both, daughters and dads!
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Labour Day
Wibit Day
Club open holiday hours. Patios close for the season.
6 – 8 pm / Age: 7 & up Join us for some aquatic adventure as you climb, jump and splash your way through the Wibit obstacle course.
Paw Patrol Theme Workshop
3-6 Climbing Centre CLOSED Time to take it all down, deep clean and reset the climbing wall. Our annual wall reset allows for a blank slate in routes and a chance for requests! Now is the opportunity to give your climbing staff some feedback on what YOU would like them to create. From “Pinchy Overhang” to “Small Edgy Flat” to “Footwork Focused” and more, help our staff create challenges designed for you.
7 FRI GGCC Hiking Club Join us for the last hike of the season to Boom Lake in Banff National Park. For more information, please contact Julie Repp, jrepp@glencoe.org
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15 SAT Robert Munsch Theme Workshop 2:30 – 4:30 pm / Age: 3 – 5 Children will enjoy exploring two of Munsch’s books with matching games, art exploration and snacks.
12 WED Bridge Fall Luncheon At The Glencoe Golf & Country Club. Luncheon 11:15 am/Game 12:15 pm Soup, sandwiches, salad and dessert. $24/per person. Register at Front Reception by Noon, September 10.
Register online. See Sports Brochure for more info.
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Skipping Clinic with Chelsea Carey
Speakers Series: Medical Cannabis with Dr. Matthew Hill
6:30 – 8 pm With room for only 8 people get in on this clinic quick! Join 2016 Canadian National Champion (Scotties) Skip Chelsea Carey as she walks you through a 90-minute skipping clinic. Chelsea will help provide you with some basic steps to start your season off on the right foot. Register online.
7 – 9 pm. Join us for a variety of interesting speakers who will peak your interest and challenge your mind. Our Speakers Series has been exceptionally well received since its inception in early 2017. Guests are welcome!
25 TUE Crank’d Madonna Video Workout
Wedding Dance Workshop 2 – 4 pm Getting married soon or attending a wedding? This workshop will give you the basics of partner dancing to make your first dance a great experience. Learn basic steps, turns and how to dip with ease. Please register only one person from the couple.
2:30 – 4:30 pm / Age: 3 – 5 Paw Patrol is a group of six heroic dogs led by a boy named Ryder who work together to protect the community. Whether your child is like fire dog, Marshall or police pup, Chase, he/she will learn to save the day and have fun while doing it. Children will be up for a challenge while making sure there’s time for games, snacks and crafts.
9 – 10 am with Helen & Jessica (Helessica!)
Sweeping Clinic with Nolan Thiessen
18 FRI GGCC Drive-in at the Driving Range A family-friendly event. 6:30 pm BBQ and activities, 8:30 pm movie (Monsters Inc.), 10 pm fireworks. For more information, email nsawatsky@glencoe.org.
Golf events.
6:30 – 8 pm Join world champion Nolan Thiessen in this 16-person sweeping clinic. Join these 2016 World and Canadian Champions as they put your through your paces. Take your sweeping game to the next level and learn how to both impact your teams shots more proficiently as well as burning a lot of calories! Register online.
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Junior Curling Program
A Day In Paris Theme Workshop
September 26 – November 21 (no curling Halloween night) Some of Alberta’s top young athletes will be coaching your children. Register online.
27 THU Wellness University: Let’s Talk About Aging 1:30 – 2:30 pm This innovative lecture series is intended to help you feel like you are back in university but with no worries of being tested at the end of the lecture. Our goal is to present you, the learner, with a variety of interesting topics that are easy to follow and spark your curiosity. Light refreshments will be served.
28 FRI Youth Climb & Swim Night 6:30 – 8:45 pm / Age: 6 1/2 – 9) Children can experience the thrill of climbing followed by fun and games in the pool while the parents have a quiet dinner, work out in Fitness, get a massage, or play a game of tennis. A great opportunity for both of you to enjoy a night out!
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2:30 – 4:30 pm / Age: 3 – 5 Ooh La La! This Paris-themed party is an elegant affair where children can dress up as we spend a few hours strolling through Paris. We will create a trendy masterpiece while enjoying some French cuisine and taking part in activities which will surely send them home asking if their next summer vacation could be in France!
Adaptive Yoga 11:30 am – 1:30 pm This workshop takes you beyond stretching, as we focus on building stability and strength. Learn how to modify classical yoga postures based on your individual body through the use of props and breathing techniques. Finish off with a delicious guided relaxation that will leave you feeling restored and recharged. No previous yoga experience necessary.
Climbing Centre closed - September 3 to 6
Fly me to the Moon 5:30 pm – 1 am / Age: 18+) A night of dining and dancing to the classics in the ballroom at The Glencoe Club. Featuring the Johnny Summer Little Big Band.
30 SUN Drive-in at the Driving Range - September 18 Junior Chefs 1 – 4 pm / Age: 6 – 8) Take cooking to the next level with this intermediate cooking class. It promises to stimulate and develop the love of cooking in your child. From multi-step directions to more complicated recipes, students will create yummy things to eat and share.
Jr. Curling Program starts September 26 Dates and events are subject to change.
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OCTOBER 2018
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2018/19 Board of Directors Election
Thanksgiving
Little Chefs Cooking Classes
Club open holiday hours.
2:30 – 4:30 pm Children will learn to follow recipes to create their own masterpieces. This series of classes will focus on creating an item for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
All ballots must be received by Monday, October 1, 7 pm.
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Curling Leagues Begin
Annual General Meeting
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The Glencoe Ballroom, 7 pm.
6 SAT Yamuna® Body Rolling 2 – 4 pm / Save your body* A system that gives you the ability to ‘work on yourself’ anytime, anywhere, forever. This technique will give you the knowledge to release muscle tension, increase circulation and improve mobility in a wide range of joints. *Pearl ball included.
Speakers Series: Alzheimer’s in 2018 with Jay Ingram 7 – 9 pm in the Ballroom. Join us for a variety of interesting speakers who will peak your interest and challenge your mind. Our Speakers Series has been exceptionally well received since its inception in early 2017. Guests are welcome!
12 FRI Youth Pizza & Plunge Night
7 SUN Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet Dinner times starting at 5 pm in the Ballroom. Reservations via Reception 403–243–2506.
Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet at GGCC $47.50/Adult, $25/Kids. Kids 3 and under are free. Reservations available at 6 pm. Please call the Golf Club for reservations 403-240-7381.
Register online. See Sports Brochure for more info.
6:30 – 8:45 pm/ Age: 6 – 9 Enjoy a dinner of pizza and then go into the outdoor pool for a refreshing dip. There will be no shortage of fun on this Friday night! Children can be dropped off at the West Flex Room at 6:30 pm and picked up on the pool deck at 8:45 pm.
12, 21 & 26 FRI Wibit Day October 12 & 26: 5 – 8 pm October 21: 1 – 4 pm/ Age: 7 & up Join us for some aquatic adventure as you climb, jump and splash your way through the Wibit obstacle course.
Golf events.
19 FRI Yoga For Better Sleep 6 – 8 pm Tired of counting sheep or feeling fatigue from sleep deprivation? This workshop will guide you through some straight forward breathing techniques, restoratives yoga postures to help calm the nervous system, and meditation to quiet the “monkey mind”. No previous yoga experience necessary.
Beerfest 6 - 9 pm Beer tasting featuring a variety of Alberta breweries. Register online. See ad on pg. 19 for more details.
20 SAT Yamuna® Body Rolling 2 – 4 pm / Legs* A system that gives you the ability to ‘work on yourself’ anytime, anywhere, forever. This technique will give you the knowledge to release muscle tension, increase circulation and improve mobility in a wide range of joints. *Silver ball included.
24 WED GGCC Annual Golf Meeting
Train Like a Canadian Champ!
The Glencoe Ballroom, 7 pm.
Friday, October 26, 5 – 8 pm and Saturday, October 27, 9 am – Noon Do you ever wonder what it would be like to train like a professional athlete? Join Pan American Games Gold Medalist and 2x Canadian Champion, Andrew Schnell, as he takes you through a typical day of training as one of Canada’s elite squash ambassadors. Register online or email squash@glencoe.org
25 THU Wellness University: Nutrition & Aging Well 1:30 – 2:30 pm This innovative lecture series are intended to help you feel like you are back in university but with no worries of being tested at the end of the lecture. Our goal is to present you, the learner, with a variety of interesting topics that are easy to follow and spark your curiosity. Light refreshments will be served
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Survivor Night 6:30 – 8 pm/ Age: 6 – 11 Engineering for Kids presents Survivor Night! A storm causes a power outage and the kids will need to use their electrical engineering knowledge to build their own flashlights in order to get through the dark night. Kids can even come dressed up.
Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet - October 7
27 SAT 26 FRI Get Wired with Makey Makey 9 am – Noon / Age: 7 – 14 In this adventure, kids build their own fully functioning version of an Xbox or PlayStation controller, focusing on ergonomics in their designs. They will also work together to complete an electronic circuit using their bodies as conductors and design a two person controller to play the popular game “Flappy Bird”. Through application of circuitry, let the FUN begin!
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary’s: “The Splash is Back” A fundraising gala in support of vulnerable youth. 6 pm in the Glencoe Ballroom. Dress black and white with a splash or red. For tickets and sponsorship, contact Alyson Xotta at 403-520-1514 or axotta@bgcc.ab.ca
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Yoga for Better Sleep - October 19
Glencoe Ghouls Ghastly Halloween Party 12:30 – 3 pm or 4 – 6:30 pm Cost: $19 (Includes: treats, arts and crafts, passbook events and goodie bag). Limited space available in each party. Please register by Thursday, October 25 at the Sports Office or online.
Glencoe Halloween Party - October 28 Dates and events are subject to change.
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NOVEMBER 2018
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Mermaids Theme Workshop
Wibit Day
Minecraftedu Night
2:30 – 4:30 pm / Age: 3 – 5 The grace and beauty of mermaids are astonishing and mesmerizing as they float under the water, especially the infamous Ariel. We will not only imagine ourselves as mermaids, but we will explore the creatures under the sea as well. Games, crafts and snacks will all be part of this theme party.
November 9 & 23: 6 – 8 pm November 18: 1 – 4 pm/ Age: 7 & up Join us for some aquatic adventure as you climb, jump and splash your way through the Wibit obstacle course.
6:30 – 8 pm / Age: 6 – 11 Drop off the young engineers for an exciting and fun night of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). Kids will explore the world of MinecraftEDU Redstone. Let the FUN begin!
4 SUN Safekids 2:15 – 5:15 pm / Age: 6 – 11 This high energy, interactive program will give your children a safety plan they can use! Topics include home alone safety, bullying, stranger myth, inappropriate touching, abductions, self-confidence and more. Children will have an opportunity to practice their new safety skills in a safe and simulated environment. Presented by Safe4Life.
9 FRI Youth Bowl & Swim Night 6:30 – 8:45 pm / Age: 7 – 9 Children can have a fun night of bowling followed by fun and games in the pool while the parents have a quiet dinner, work out in Fitness, get a massage, or play a game of tennis. A great opportunity for both of you to enjoy a night out!
6 TUE Enchanted Christmas Parties Bookings Reservations are available for Glencoe Family Christmas Parties December 3, 10 and 17. See pg. 21 for more details.
Register online. See Sports Brochure for more info.
6:30 pm / Age: 18+ An opportunity to celebrate our 2018/19 President. Cocktail reception, four-course dinner with accompanying wines and entertainment. Reservations via Reception 403-243-2506.
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Cool Science Theme Workshop
Remembrance Day
2:30 – 4:30 pm / Age: 3 – 5 Science is fascinating for preschoolers as they watch things explode, turn color or change some way from its original state. Children will participate in science experiments and take home some of the end results. Be prepared to release the scientist in your child.
Club open holiday hours. No programs, lessons or leagues
Safetots 1 – 2 pm / Age: 3 – 5 Start the personal safety training early with this lively and interactive program aimed at preschool children. Children will learn about the importance of keeping private parts private and what to do if they fell an ‘uh-oh’ in their tummy. Songs and rhymes that children will remember are part of this class.
President’s Ball
Glencoe Winter Market
15 THU Speakers Series: Designing for the Senses with Ginger Rozmus 7 – 9 pm. Join us for a variety of interesting speakers who will peak your interest and challenge your mind. Our Speakers Series has been exceptionally well received since its inception in early 2017. Guests are welcome!
Golf events.
5:30 – 8 pm Members and their guests are welcome to attend The Glencoe Club Winter Market. The Market will feature local artisans and local products. This is a great opportunity to shop for holiday gifts for your friends and family while enjoying market style food and beverage for purchase. Entrance is free for members and their guests. Guests must be accompanied by a member.
24 SAT Yamuna® Body Rolling
Cake Decorating For Kids
2 – 4 pm / Knees* A system that gives you the ability to ‘work on yourself’ anytime, anywhere, forever. This technique will give you the knowledge to release muscle tension, increase circulation and improve mobility in a wide range of joints. *Black ball included.
2:30 – 4:30 pm/ Age: 3 – 5 This unique class will offer preschoolers an opportunity to use different decorating utensils to create their own personalized cake. Amongst these skills children will take part in games and activities and they will create their own unique snack.
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106th Grey Cup in the Pub
Club Championship. Registration required.
4 pm Kickoff Food and drink specials.
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Mixed Doubles Curling Club Championship
All day turkey special in the Pub and Sports Lounge: $27.95++ (Cup of Roasted Ambrosia Apple & Celery Root Soup, Hot Turkey Sandwich with Stuffing, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Market Vegetables, Pumpkin Pie or Pecan Pie).
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Wellness University: Physical Activity, Exercise & Aging 1:30 – 2:30 pm This innovative lecture series are intended to help you feel like you are back in University but with no worries of being tested at the end of the lecture. Our goal is to present you, the learner, with a variety of interesting topics that are easy to follow and spark your curiosity. Light refreshments will be served.
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Glencoe Winter Market - November 17
Youth Climb & Swim Night 6:30 – 8:45 pm / Age: 61/2 – 9 Children can experience the thrill of climbing followed by fun and games in the pool while the parents have a quiet dinner, work out in Fitness, get a massage, or play a game of tennis. A great opportunity for both of you to enjoy a night out!
American Thanksgiving - November 22 Dates and events are subject to change.
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C EL EB R AT IN G G L EN C OE S UP ERHEROE S Athletics continues to be a foundational building block of The Glencoe Club’s success. Throughout the country, as well as North America, The Glencoe Club is known for having incredible athletes often having a big influence on Canadian athletics. Sport has been a driving factor in cultivating a sense of community with an added focus on success since the Club’s inception in 1931. This year, at our Annual Achievement Awards, we recognized Glencoe members who are Olympians, current and past National Champions, Provincial Champions and volunteers who have made exceptional contributions to the Club. This year’s theme of Superheroes was quite fitting as all the recognized athletes possess a lot of similarities to Superheroes, such as dedication, commitment and strength, to name a few. It was an event to be remembered, with the 150 attendees socializing and a formal banquet to recognize the incredible achievements in the 2017/18 season. Congratulations to all the athletes. The Glencoe Club is incredibly proud of your accomplishments!
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
MERIT AWARD
BADMINTON Austin Bauer
BADMINTON Karen Torstensen
2018 Pan American Team Championships, Canadian Team Member - Champions 2018 Canadian Men’s Doubles Finalist 2017 World University Games Canadian Team Member
2018 Canadian Championships Women’s 45+ Doubles Champion 2018 Canadian Championships Women’s 50+ Singles Champion 2018 Canadian Championships Women’s 50+ Doubles Finalist
SKATING Drew Wolfe 2018 Canadian World Team Member
SQUASH Jaime Laird 2018 Canadian Doubles Championships Women’s Champion 2018 Canadian National Teams Championships Women’s Finalist
Danielle Letourneau
2018 Canadian Doubles Championships Men’s 40+ Champion
Grayson Witcher 2018 Canadian Championships Men’s 35+ Champion
VOLUNTEER AWARD
2018 Canadian Championships Women’s Champion
SQUASH Mike Knapp
Andrew Schnell
2018 Canadian Squash Championships Tournament Co-Chair
2018 Canadian Championships Men’s Champion
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SQUASH David Ramsden-Wood
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GLENCOE MEMBERS IN PYEONGCHANG
by Chris Jennings,
Athletic Manager
This past February, Glencoe members Erik Read, Trevor Philp and Jack Leitch took to the slopes of PyeongChang to compete in Alpine Skiing at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Erik Read is the son of two-time Olympian and “Crazy Canuck” Ken Read. He made his first Olympic appearance this past year in Korea after an incredible season on the World Cup circuit. He had already led a successful career competing in numerous World Junior Championships and an NCAA Championship with the University of Denver.
Erik Read
This past year’s Olympic games were Trevor’s second time representing Canada at the Olympics, once in Sochi in 2014 and now in Korea in 2018. He continues to defy the odds by climbing the ranks on the World Cup circuit, including an eleventh-place finish in December 2017.
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Jack Leitch grew up spending a lot of time at the Glencoe. He swam and skated during his younger years and has been working out here in the gym more recently. For two seasons, he was on the Alberta Ski Team and the last two seasons on the Canadian Para Alpine Ski Team, guiding Mac Marcoux. Over the past two seasons, the medals and trophies have really started to pile up. Jack and fellow teammate Mac Marcoux competed in the Downhill, Super G and Giant Slalom in PyeongChang at the Paralympics, capturing gold in the Downhill.
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CHRIS JENNINGS IS NORTH AMERICA’S ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR! The North America Association of Club Athletic Directors (NACAD) recently held their 2018 awards ceremony at the NACAD Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. The Glencoe Club is extremely proud to announce that Chris Jennings won the award for Athletic Director of the Year! NACAD was formed in 1950. Its vision is to empower its member clubs and their athletic directors with resources, tools and information to help them continuously improve and provide members with outstanding experiences.
WANTED! 11 or 12 year-old to join a group of three boys to curl on a new young curling team. Looking to play Sunday Calgary Youth Curling League and train at least once a week with a Glencoe Pro at the Club. Contact Paul Webster at curling@glencoe.org or 403-287-4123. P.S. Any individual should be ready to have a lot of fun!
The award is presented to the athletic director (in our case Athletic Manager) who has demonstrated major accomplishments in the areas of athletics. These include: • Leadership • Program enhancement • Strategic planning initiatives • Member service • Initiatives • Overall contributions to operations Please join us in congratulating Chris Jennings!
CONGRATULATIONS SHEILA HORAN! On July 17, 2018, Sheila Horan became a Life Master. While becoming a Life Master is an incredible milestone for any bridge player, the fact that Sheila achieved this designation in her late eighties makes her an inspiration to all of us. Sheila began her bridge journey at The Glencoe Club. She can remember when bridge was played in the basement and smoking was still allowed. The more difficult the hands, the more smoke in the room! When bridge moved to the Ballroom, Sheila became a Wednesday afternoon regular. She worked hard to make bridge an enjoyable and competitive experience. Her goal of becoming a Life Master never waivered, even when life caused her to put it aside for a while. Whenever she could, she worked away, including coming to Bootcamp. It takes the average bridge player over five years of concentrated effort to become a Life Master. What makes it so difficult? The fact that to become a Life Master, one must acquire a designated number of points and play at
various levels of competition. Currently, at The Glencoe Club, the winner of a Wednesday game will receive 1.2 black masterpoints. This means that even if you won every game (an impossibility), it would take two years to achieve the required 100 black masterpoints needed for the Life Master designation. In the late 90s there were only seven to nine tables in play, so masterpoint awards were significantly lower. In addition to the 100 black masterpoints, a Life Master needs silver masterpoints. These points can only be attained by playing in Sectional tournaments. While the reward for winning increases up to 2.24 for a win in the under 199 masterpoint category, these tournaments only occur four times a year. As well, the competition for the points becomes much more focused. The more masterpoints one acquires, the more difficult the competition becomes. The final colours for Life Master are red and gold. These points can only be attained by playing in Regional tournaments. Calgary hosts a Regional tournament once every three
years. Sheila won her first gold points in Red Deer on August 12, 2004 while playing with Millie Shyba in a Swiss Team Event. It was a very exciting day as she and Millie not only won their competitive category but placed overall to win 8.36 gold points. A remarkable achievement for a non-Life Master. Sheila completed her gold requirements on July 17, playing with Doug Mann, one of our Directors and her daughter, Tracy. It was a golden achievement. Thank you Sheila for encouraging all of us to pursue our dreams!
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New Skating Programs for All Levels Where does your skater fit into our fall programs?
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he Skating department is thrilled to welcome members back for the upcoming fall classes! There’s a place for your sons and daughters as we build their skating skills with our CanSkate and StarSkate programs. From hockey to high performance figure skating, we’re ready for a new season. Are you? Scott Davis Head Skating Professional 403-287-4317 sdavis@glencoe.org
What’s CanSkate? It’s Canada’s learn to skate program and it’s here at the Glencoe, providing kids with the best foundation for figure skating, hockey, speed skating and ringette. Glencoe coaches are nationally certified and trained to teach the mechanics and proper techniques of skating.
The curriculum is a complete series of balance, control and agility skills that prepares skaters for any ice skating, sport or recreational. Glencoe members will experience a nationallytested, proven curriculum and delivery methods that guarantee skater success! Some of the best skaters in the world learned to skate with CanSkate, including Olympic Champions Tessa Virtue, Scott Moir and Patrick Chan, not to mention hockey players who made the show (NHL): Ivanie Blondin, Matt Duchene and Jeff Skinner. What happens after CanSkate? Glencoe skaters will move into either figure skating or hockey/ringette.
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NEW SKATING PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Figure Skating • Starting in September, the Glencoe invites young, motivated, pre-competitive skaters into the Skating Academy. • This program requires a commitment to excellence, including two group classes, two dry land classes and a minimum one extra free skate per week. Skaters in the Academy learn the basics of figure skating in a fun, motivating group lesson environment. There is a group warm-up that includes edges, turns, strokes and drills. Skaters also break into smaller groups and work with all Glencoe coaching staff on spins, jumps and field movements. • The intent is to focus on the basic fundamentals of the sport. Dry land classes include a dynamic warm-up and jumping drills. In order for your skater to see improvements and performance gains, consistent attendance is needed. StarSkate & the High Performance Training Centre • To help promote programming at the Glencoe, the figure skating department created two pathways of skating which take competitive skaters from the Academy level up to Elite. • StarSkate: After completing the Academy, skaters enter Skate Canada’s Star 1 to 5 program of development with skills training, dances and free skate. Skaters begin to compete at local StarSkate competitions and events and then progress through the new assessment system of coach-driven learning and testing. • High Performance Training Centre: This program parallels other Glencoe sports training such as badminton, squash, tennis, curling and swimming. To support and encourage athletes to be their best, this program outlines a specific and demanding schedule while setting standards for your skater to achieve at every level. The HPTC includes Academy to Elite athletes. Please contact Skating Director, Scott Davis, if you have any questions. Hockey & Ringette • Fred Sloan and his assistants will be continuing their Hockey Skills and Power Skating classes. • These are extremely popular and fill up quickly! Power Skating • This program takes place on Sundays, with various levels. • The focus is on developing proper posture, balance and technique in each child’s skating style. Young skaters progress through PreSchool and CanSkate lessons before registering for Power Skating.
• You’ll see a vast improvement in the skating ability of your child over the three-month program. In terms of actual skating and drill time, one Sunday Power Skating session would equate to four or five on-ice hockey practices for those on a team. Many helpers are on the ice, all of them experienced with the drills. Hockey Skills • This runs Wednesday and Thursday mornings, with various levels. • The focus is stick handling for puck control and passing skills. It’s a high tempo, fast-paced hockey skill session and space is limited. CanPowerSkate • Various levels are run by Elise on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. • This is the only nationally regulated power skating program in Canada and we’re thrilled to be offering this program again! • CanPowerSkate is an action-packed, high-energy instructional power skating program geared to hockey and ringette skaters. Its focus is balance, power, agility, speed and endurance. Skills, techniques and conditioning drills are taught in a progressive format that emphasizes how the skills apply to game situations. Ultimate Edge (new this year) • Tuesday and Thursday mornings, Scott Davis and Svend Wiele run this program for skaters aged nine years and up. • The focus is to improve your hockey skater’s edge control, balance and acceleration, with a concentrated effort on basic skating. • By using techniques from figure skating and hockey, the members will have an opportunity to improve their skating! • The off-ice portion of the class focuses on core strength, agility and power, all very important, too. Sign up now! Skate for Life! • The Glencoe Skating program also offers Adult Figure Skating, organized and un-organized Shinny and General Skating all year long. Build your cardio capacity, core fitness and overall strength by signing up! • Come join us. No matter your age or experience, skating can be a challenging and enjoyable lifelong sport! A
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Everything you need to know (& more) about
Badminton Shuttlecocks Here at The Glencoe Club and around the world, many different types of shuttles are used in the game of badminton. Also known as a bird, the shuttlecock has been around since the Victorian era.
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ost people agree the term likely came from the movement of the bird changing directions when hit over and over, similar to the shuttle on an old-fashioned loom (a device used to weave cloth and tapestry). Another name for a rooster is a cock or cockerel. That may be where the term cock came from as the feathers on a feather shuttle could give the appearance of feathers on a rooster.
The two main families of shuttles are feather and nylon. Traditional feather shuttles have 16 feathers attached to a cork. The feathers generally come from the same wing of a goose or duck so they all bend in a similar direction. There are many benefits to using a feather shuttle. The feel of one on the strings of a racquet is better and you can execute more shots. For example, you can spin and slice with feather shuttles in ways that you cannot with nylon ones. Feather birds tend to fly in a more predictable manner. Powerful hitters can smash with force without them collapsing and turning into little bullets. Feather shuttles do collapse, but not as easily as their nylon counterparts. 38 glencoe.org
Unfortunately, feather shuttles don’t last extremely long. The feathers themselves are brittle and pieces break off as play continues. They’re expensive, coming in at about $3.75 each. One way to make a feather shuttle last longer is to steam it. The Badminton department has a humidifier in the back of the Badminton office. Tubes are placed on racks for a few days before they’re needed. Water is sucked up into the air by a fan that runs constantly. This allows moisture to soften the feathers which makes them more resilient. If you have your own birds, you can use the kettle in the Badminton Lounge to steam them. The kettle doesn’t turn off automatically when boiling begins since it is the continuous steam that’s needed. In order to get a proper steam on your shuttles, turn the kettle on after checking to make sure there is enough water inside. Take the caps off of both ends of the tube. Once the steam is really going, place the open end of the tube, away from the cork, over the mouth of the kettle. Watch for the steam escaping out of the other end and, when you see it, cap both ends, turn off the kettle and let the birds sit for a couple of minutes. Then they’re good to go! Nylon (also referred to as plastic) shuttles are much easier to maintain when compared to feather shuttles. To make them last, simply make sure they don’t get squished or get too warm. The plastic can melt and even body heat through a pocket in a skirt or pair of shorts can be enough to make the bird lose shape. If a plastic shuttle is cared for properly, it can last for many hours of play. A plastic bird costs about the same as a feather one but could last hundreds of times longer. However, once you’ve gotten used to playing with feather birds, it’s hard to go back to plastic! High level badminton is always played with feather shuttles. Recreational badminton is more often played with nylon or plastic shuttles. However, this is not where choosing a bird ends.
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Next, think about speed Calgary is one of the only locations in the world where a Speed 0 bird is used most of the time. The reason for this is our altitude. Because we’re so high above sea level, the air is thin. Therefore, birds move through it more quickly than in Vancouver. Speed can also be affected by temperature and humidity. At high level tournaments there are always a minimum of two speeds of birds available since there will often be changes to the conditions in the venue. A different speed of shuttle might be needed dayto-day or even on the same day. Birds fly more quickly through hot, humid air. There are two different rating systems for the speed of feather shuttles. Yonex uses a range of speeds that are classified -1, 0, 1, 2, 3. Other manufacturers use a different rating system of 75-80.
Plastic/nylon shuttles also come in a variety of speeds. The Yonex birds that we use at The Glencoe Club come in green, blue or red capped tubes. We only use the green as they’re the slowest of the three. Once again, this is due to our altitude. About a year ago, Glencoe Badminton Professionals had the opportunity to try out a new type of shuttle with synthetic feathers. The idea is that these shuttles will be more durable but will mimic the playability of traditional feather shuttles. After trying them out, it was clear there is still a long way to go. Synthetic feathers would be wonderful for the sport so that thousands of duck and goose feathers don’t need to be harvested. Years ago, when there was rampant bird flu in China, there was a huge shortage of badminton birds because a large portion of the goose and duck population were infected. Synthetic feathers would take care of that type of issue. Questions about badminton? Please don’t hesitate to ask one of your Badminton Professionals. See you on the courts! A GLENCOE LIFE Vol. 3, Issue 3 39
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What I Did on My Summer Vacation FIRST STOP: Detroit Athletic Club The Detroit Athletic Club (DAC) sits in centerfield, roughly 250 meters from home plate at Comerica Park. A Glencoe affiliated club (see page 17), it’s the crown jewel of Detroit’s private clubs. All this finery aside, we’re here to descend the stairs to see the eight-lane Bowling Abbey.
Some lucky sailor must have had four strikes in a row.
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hope all of you had a nice summer and are ready to get back into the swing of things here at the Club! My summer in Michigan was enjoyable. It’s always good to visit family. I’ve told many of you it’s nice to get out on the water, too, and that’s probably what I miss most about being in Calgary. There’s a third reason, though, that I enjoy going back to Detroit: Bowling!
While the quality of the equipment is world-class, looking around at the furnishings makes it clear that you’re here to bowl, and bowl they do. Of the approximately 3,500 members, more than 1,000 play in the leagues at the DAC! A few years ago, I was fortunate to run into then-Club President, Tom Fabbri, who said, “it’s a culture thing.” New members feel they have to bowl to truly be a member at the Club. On the side wall of the Abbey is a mural of old-time bowling lanes. Bowling Manager, Tom Reaume, explains that it’s a painting of the alleys at the original building and that bowling has been a part of the DAC since its founding in 1887. As a reference, the national governing body for bowling in the US, the United States Bowling Congress, was not founded until 1895. The DAC is a special place and it’s always my first bowling stop when I return home.
Busman’s holiday? Glutton for punishment? Just plain crazy? None of the above. As Vincent Vega said (about Europe) in Pulp Fiction, “…it’s the little differences.” Indeed, the little differences in Detroit add up to give it a bowling culture, making the sport part of the fabric of society. It’s truly the Bowling Capital of the World! While I don’t miss much time on the water, there are always several stops I make when I’m back home. Consider this a travelogue unlike any Yelp or Expedia review you’ve seen. Keep in mind (for reference) that Greater Detroit has a population roughly three times the size of Calgary (4.2 Million). In Calgary, we have three bowling centres and 70 ten-pin lanes (there is no five-pin in the US). Detroit boasts eighty centres, with 2,130 lanes. There are roughly 300 league bowlers in Calgary, while in Detroit, there are over 75,000. One place we are even with Detroit is bowling lanes at private clubs. The Glencoe and Calgary Winter Club have twenty lanes, as do the three private clubs with bowling in Detroit (Country Club of Detroit, Detroit Athletic Club & Grosse Pointe Yacht Club). 40 glencoe.org
The view from the Stadium Club restaurant at Detroit Athletic Club.
SECOND STOP: Garden Bowl, Detroit The holy grail of bowling centres, Garden Bowl is the longest continually operating bowling center in the world. It opened in 1913. While there are older lanes in bars and private residences, this is the oldest bowling center. When entering Garden Bowl, there’s no doubt this place has seen its day. Noted more for recreational bowling and a high hipster quotient, Garden Bowl staff are the creators of “RockN-Bowl,” with a resident DJ to keep the beat going through the night. They’ve recently installed new lanes that cover the more
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The other hook about Thunderbowl is its sheer size. Ninety-four lanes make it the largest center in the US and second largest in the world, behind Inazawa Grand Bowl in Japan (with 116 lanes). If the lanes at Thunderbowl were attached to our 10 lanes here at The Glencoe Club and ran south on Glencoe Road, they’d reach all the way to 30th Avenue! Imagine the parking issues!
Garden Bowl: Where it all started!
than 100-year-old lanes (maybe, just maybe, taking a little bit of the history away, but you can still feel it in your bones). Although showing some aging and “weathering” (think the Sam Elliott of bowling centres), Garden Bowl has such a significant role in the history of sport and bowling in the US that the government has added the building to the Register of Historic Places. THIRD STOP: Thunderbowl Lanes, Allen Park Mention Thunderbowl to just about any bowler in the US and there’s a certain reverence expressed for all the professional, national and world championships that have been played there.
Team Canada vs. Team Japan in the World Youth Championships at Thunderbowl.
FOURTH STOP: Bowl IQ, Sterling Heights Outside of the public and private options for bowling in Detroit, there are a couple of dedicated practice facilities. The largest of these is Bowl IQ in the northern suburb of Sterling Heights. Although available for private functions, it serves mostly as a preparation facility for bowlers to prepare for tournament play. You can phone ahead and let Bowl IQ know which type of lane you want (there are four-Qubica lanes and four-Brunswick lanes and yes, they do play quite differently). Select your oil pattern and condition and it’ll be ready upon your arrival. Athletes and coaches (typically) take to the lanes for practice and instruction. There’s a full-service Pro Shop available if equipment adjustment is needed and plenty of the latest products available, just in case nothing else works! There are also meeting rooms for off-lane consultation and coaches at the facility, in case there’s some sort of Tiger-Butch falling out, mid-lesson. You might even run into 2018 USBC Masters Champion Andrew Anderson during your visit! FIFTH STOP: Recreation Bowl, Mt. Clemens The Rec has been around in one form or another for more than 100 years. It’s the smallest house in metro Detroit at eight lanes, with the original wood surface and retro, (albeit brand new at the time) equipment from the 1960s. The bowling is mostly recreational these days, as opposed to league play. Known as much for its summer patio and live music events, the Rec’s burgers are great, the beer is still cold and — in the end — it’s pretty much why we bowl in Detroit. A
Indeed, having grown up around Thunderbowl, I was witness to many of the best, bowling in a Tuesday or Thursday night league. Imagine Dustin Johnson showing up to Tuesday Men’s Night or Brooke Henderson playing with the Ladies on Wednesdays and you’d have a feel for the All-Star Leagues at Thunderbowl. The fledgling National Bowling League (NBL) had its only Championship at Thunderbowl in 1962. The NBL was an attempt to cash in on the popularity of professional bowling by establishing a team-play format in specially constructed “Arenas.” The Arena at Thunderbowl, still in existence, is used mainly for corporate events and private parties.
Recreation Bowl: Serious 1960s design on the ball returns.
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Glencoe Gators LOOKING BACK & FORWARD The Glencoe Club Aquatics legacy began at an extraordinary general meeting in 1953, where approval was given for the addition of an outdoor swimming facility. Construction moved quickly and the pool opened in 1955. Prior to that, the Club had over 1,700 active members through the winter months and only 50 in the summer. The outdoor pool changed those statistics. It turned the Glencoe into a yearround Club.
pool, the decision was made to add an indoor aquatic component. The new aquatic facilities opened June, 1963 and the competitive speed swimming team was formed the same year. The swim team had only 20 initial members who trained four 60-minute sessions per week. By the end of the first season, registration numbers increased to 75 athletes aged seven to 14. The first indoor Club Championships was held September 21, 1963. Margaret Boyd and Rick Neuman were the Swimming Club Champions while Anne Noakes and Bob Thompson took the Diving Club Champion titles. In April 1966, Jane Noakes became the first Glencoe Speed Swimming Provincial Champion after winning the 100-yard Freestyle at the Alberta Provincials in Edmonton. The Glencoe competitive swim program saw some great success though the early years, including some Provincial and National age group records. Unfortunately, the program faced
difficulties in the early 80s. From 1981 to ’87, there were no Swimming Club Championships held at the Glencoe. In 1992, swim coach Jeff Young was recruited and took on the task of rebuilding the competitive program. In 1993, the swim team chose an alligator as its logo and became known as The Glencoe Gators. That same year, Richard Cormack qualified for the Alberta “B” Provincials (now known as Southern Alberta Provincials). Cormack would go on to win Gold in 400 Freestyle at the 1999 Canadian Junior Nationals and to represent Glencoe at the 2000 Olympic Trials in Montreal. At the 2008 Canadian Olympic Trials, Stephanie Hassell and Colleen Nesbitt represented Gators Swimming.
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To date, the Glencoe Gators is a successful program boasting over 140 members aged five to 18. The 2017/18 season was a huge success for our athletes. Gators swam in 32 competitions ranging from the fun meets for the Junior Gators to multi-day National and International events.
1964, Officals at Club Championships (B L-R) J. Rooney, I. Rooney, L. Purdy, J. Ashburner, B. Batten, B. Patrick, K. McKenna (F L-R) J. Bat, E. Moore
On the provincial level, six swimmers represented The Glencoe Club at the Spring Championships. Five of these athletes qualified for Finals. At the Summer Championships, Gators qualified seven athletes to attend, five of whom qualified for Finals. We also had 19 younger Gators represent the Glencoe at the Southern Alberta Provincial Championships in both February and June. On the national level, Sydney Heasman, Katherine McMurtry and Charlotte Wagner qualified for the Western Canadian Championships held in Victoria April 12 to15. Unfortunately, McMurtry and Wagner were unable to attend. Heasman raced her specialty events, the 100 and 200 Backstroke. To cap off a fantastic season, Gator Jack Walker was selected to Zone 3 for the Alberta Summer Games in Grande Prairie and Sydney Heasman and Charlotte Wagner traveled to Winnipeg to compete in the 2018 Canadian Junior Championships. A
1964, Competitive Swimming Workout - Luraine Thorne (2nd on 2), Jamie Noakes (on 4)
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1974, Glencoe Gators Swim Team
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2017/18 Junior Climbing Team
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hese programs offer athletes the opportunity to be a part of the growing sport of competitive climbing (which includes bouldering, sport climbing and speed). In anticipation of climbing’s inclusion in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, our athletes are taking time to reflect on their successful year and celebrate their hard-earned accomplishments. Victoria Training Camp Our Junior Competitive Team kicked off its training year by flying out to Victoria, BC to train at the Boulders Climbing Gym with experienced guest coaches. The athletes were first introduced to the sport of speed climbing with Libor Hroza, the unofficial speed climbing world record holder. He coached the athletes through basics movements, techniques and mental preparation. Becca Frangos wrapped up the athletes indoor sessions with bouldering at Boulder House, where they focused primarily on power moves and sequencing. Derek Wilding, ACMG Rock Guide and former Glenconian, led the trip’s finale with a full day of outdoor climbing at Mt. Wells. Overall, the athletes received incredible training and shared time bonding and experiencing the beautiful facilities and sights on the coast.
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It’s been a successful year for the newest addition to our Glencoe sports family. The Junior Climbing Teams wrapped up their second year of training and competing, participating in more than 10 local and provincial competitions.
Bouldering season The competitive season begins with bouldering: short, difficult climbs unprotected by ropes. Bouldering demands intense strategy, power and strength. Although the climbs are short on vertical, movements are complex and require intense focus. Our athletes competed in Calgary, Canmore and Edmonton in both local and provincial competitions. Jamie Robinson received a silver medal at the ACA Provincials for Bouldering based on two local competition and Provincial Points. Since her age group is too young for Nationals, we look forward to seeing how she does when she is in the next age group. Two athletes, Siena Mar and Matthew Harvie, qualified for the CEC Bouldering Nationals in Delire, Quebec City. Qualifying for Nationals is a huge feat for these new climbers as each province only sends eight top athletes from each category.
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Difficulty Route/Speed season In early March, the Difficulty Route and Speed season begin. These events are both roped and involve climbing high, technically challenging routes. Difficulty Route competitions differ from bouldering competitions in that the wall is much higher and far more taxing on an athlete’s endurance. Mental preparation, sequencing and muscular endurance are needed for the high angle climbs. Speed competitions are timed climbs on a standard regulation wall. The goal is to set the fastest time on the route. We’re pleased to have Siena Mar, Brie Villard and Matthew Harvie qualify for the CEC Route Difficulty Nationals in Victoria, BC at the Boulders Climbing Gym.
Junior Pre Team with Coaches Jury Nam and Sophia Berkhold
Junior Development Team with Coaches Jason Mancini and Dylan Cordingley
Our Developmental Teams While our Junior Competitive Teams are hard at work travelling the province and competing, our Junior Development and Junior Pre Teams are training to compete more in the 2018/19 season. These athletes spend a great deal of time building basic techniques, physical capabilities and mental strength in order to continue the momentum built through a strong and successful competitive year.
Junior Competitive Team with Coaches Geoff Foulger and Eva Thompson
Our program continues to grow in numbers! We encourage young members to check out our training space and join our Developmental Teams next year. Please contact the Climbing Centre for more information! A Jamie Robinson
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Yamuna® Body Rolling by Cathy Morrison, Certified Yamuna Practioner
Yamuna® Body Rolling uses specifically designed balls to activate and align muscles and bones, releasing a new you.
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his breakthrough practice was created by Yamuna Zake, who has dedicated her life to helping people feel better by studying how the body works. An independent thinker, she has become a master bodyworker and leader in the practice of body sustainability. Through her teachings, her techniques are offered by more than 500 certified practitioners in at least 30 countries worldwide. Anatomy and the natural movement of the body are the focus of Yamuna work. Body rolling lets participants self-heal, prevent common breakdown patterns and solve problems in their own bodies. At every age and stage of life, it can help keep you pain-free and moving with ease.
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“A ball is just a ball without the proper education.” ~ Yamuna Zake Some benefits of body rolling include: • Improved muscle quality via direct bone stimulation (which releases impact from bones) • A fuller release of tension through workouts performed in logical anatomical order • A bigger unwind in muscles and fascia from use of mild traction • Improved joint mobility due to decreased pressure across increased space • Increased lung capacity through the use of intentional breathing practices.
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Yamuna balls come in a variety of sizes and densities to treat each part of the body. There’s work specifically for the feet and even a ball designed for the face. You can work your entire body with this system! Yamuna Body Rolling is offered at The Glencoe Club through a variety of workshops, a weekly registered class or by booking a one-on-one session. These sessions are led by Cathy Morrison, who has personally trained with Yamuna for more than 500 hours. Cathy has also been invited to train new Yamuna teachers in 2019. Questions? Email heavens@glencoe.org and we’ll be happy to help. A
YAMUNA® BODY ROLLING with Cathy Morrison at the Fitness Centre, 2 – 4 pm • Introduction October 6 • Legs Workshop October 20 • Knees Workshop November 17 • Shoulders Workshop December 8 • Weekly Class Wednesdays, 7:30 – 8:45pm Starting September 12
Heavens Fitness is thrilled to announce our new programming, beginning in September. The sessions run for about 14 weeks. With a focus on progressive improvement, advancement of skill is guaranteed! We’ll continue to run our established and successful registered programs, so please consult the Fall Sports Brochure for your favourite class. The following are our new classes. Please consult the brochure for full descriptions:
Tuesday • 6:30 – 7:30 pm: Weight Training with Gloria Mohninger
Wednesday • 12:05 – 12:55 pm: Bench It with Gloria Mohninger • 1 – 2 pm: Just Move with Candace Cowan
Thursday • 12 – 1 pm: JOGA with Michelle Nicol
Saturday • 12 – 1:15 pm: Yoga & Pilates Intensive with Debbie McKay • 1 – 2 pm: Beginner Muay Thai Kickboxing with Chris Morrow
Sunday • 4 – 5 pm: High Fitness with Allison Ward
SPECIALTY WORKSHOPS: September 8 2 – 4 pm: Wedding Dance Workshop with Cathy Morrison
September 29 11:30 am – 1:30 pm: Adaptive Yoga with Donna Duong
October 19 6 – 8 pm: Yoga for Better Sleep with Donna Duong
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The Magic & Details of Fascinating Fascia A shot in the dark here, but I’m going to guess most of you have heard something about fascia. In today’s fitness world, you hear about it as often as you see Starbucks cups in the hands of early morning commuters. This amazing structural tissue has (until fairly recently) received little scientific attention. As more is understood, it’s becoming apparent that its influence on orthopedic, physiological and even psychological health cannot be understated.
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ascia gives our bodies structural integrity (biotensegrity, technically speaking) as well as form and is incredibly strong, a sort of biological steel. It helps our brains not only sense movement but give feedback about where our bodies are positioned in space. It understands tension and speed and, like a good parent, it’ll ground us if we do too little or too much. In the human body there are three distinctive layers of fascia. The first layer is the Kardashian (I mean superficial) layer. It can be thought 48 glencoe.org
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of as a skin below the skin. This layer has tremendous integrity and is commonly referred to as the adipose layer. Superficial fascia roots itself via collagenous fibrous strands into the second layer of fascia, called the deep fascia. Deep fascia is the dense, fibrous connective tissue that wraps and divides muscles or muscle groups. It also surrounds bones, nerves and blood vessels. There’s also a tertiary layer that’s the visceral layer surrounding our bodily organs.
Fascia, not unlike Aunt Joanne (come on, we all have an Aunt Joanne) tends to get rather prickly after being insulted. Insults to fascia come in the form of neglect, misuse, injury, poor diet, poor sleep, poor hydration and aging. Insults to fascia result in mechanical changes to connective tissue through an inflammatory cycle (pictured below).
Lying between the superficial and deep layers is a sub-layer of extracellular matrix which is called ground substance. Within this sub-layer, you have glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) which are highly polar polysaccharides that attract water. A key, important component of GAG is hyaluronic acid. With its hydrophilic properties, it helps tissues slide past one another.
When fascia becomes insulted, you could view it as becoming “sticky.” As a result, sliding surfaces that are supposed to move past one another become impeded.
Inflammation or Trauma Secondary Movement Dysfunction
Extra-cellular Matrix Response
Tensegrity Affected
Collagen Cross Linking
Ground Substance Viscosity (becomes stickier)
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Ground substance is a thixotropic material. Thixotropy is the property of certain gels or fluids that tend to be thick or viscous under static conditions but when energy is added to the system they tend to flow (become thin and less viscous). A real example of this is a bottle of ketchup. Say you’ve got a plate of hot Glencoe fries, absolutely screaming for ketchup. You tip the bottle over them and... nothing but air and disappointment! You start banging on the bottom of the bottle and the ketchup begins to flow, rescuing your fries. It does this because it’s a thixotropic substance. You add energy, banging the bottle. This agitates the ketchup and, as a result, it becomes less thick and starts to flow. In the case of fascia, when tissues don’t experience energy (agitation) they’ll harden and cause poor nutrification, poor removal of waste, chronic muscle fibre contracture and spasm. If you sit too much without moving, you’ll literally be stuck in that position, at least from a fascial perspective. How do you feed your fascia? Movement is a must. We also know fascia likes water so stay hydrated. Supplementation might play a role, but this is still in need of research. The knowledge that has been gathered on supplements like chondroitin and glucosamine sulfate is mostly from joint health studies. Benefits seem limited at best. A common sense dietary approach seems to best support fascia. A diet rich in sulphur may be of benefit (broccoli, cauliflower, Brussel sprouts, cabbage and kale). Bone broth may also be an excellent choice because it supports collagen as a source of GAG’s. There are plenty of other nutritional options for facial support (the subject of another article, perhaps). How do you move your fascia? Ideally you have to move well and often. Think about doing activities that explore motion. Work through full ranges of motion on multiple planes. Stretch and try yoga or pilates. Lift weights through full ranges of motion and work on mobility while working out. Get regular tissue work like massage, active release or fascial stretch therapy. These are fantastic therapies because moving your fascia becomes someone else’s responsibility! There is no magic pill when it comes to fascia. The power is in the details. They make the journey fun and worthwhile. A Jeff has been a personal trainer at The Glencoe Club since 1994 and specializes in suppleness and mobility, weight management through exercise, diet and lifestyle.
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• Introductory Overview and Goal Mapping (30 minutes) • 3 Personal Training Sessions (3 x 55 minutes) • Body Composition Analysis Rates: Tier 1 $175+GST | Tier 2 $200+GST | Tier 3 $225+GST
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• 10-class pass (10x55 minute drop-in classes) • 1 Resting Metabolic Rate Screen (30 minutes) • 1 Integrative Health Coaching Session (60 minutes) Rate: $100+GST additional flat rate For more information or to register, please email sreynolds@glencoe.org or call 403-287-4144 ext 586. Registration is ongoing. Please note: This program is available to members who have not yet experienced Personal Training at the Glencoe, or who’s last session was prior to March 2016. Package is available one time only per member.
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INTEGRATE • 3 Personal Training Sessions** • 1 Fascial Stretch Therapy Session* • Bi-weekly Coaching Check-in (30 min) • 1 Dietary Follow-up Consultation
Wellness Coaching or Integrative Health Coaching, is for anyone looking to increase their self awareness and create sustainable change in their behaviour, planning and actions. It is a client focused exploration of values, beliefs, vision and action designed to invigorate, motivate and inspire an individual to strive for their best life possible.
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Mindful Eating Mindful eating has the potential to change the way you eat and live. Unlike dieting, it takes a holistic approach, emphasizing how you eat, not so much what you eat.
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Sara Reynolds CPT, PFS, FMS2, IHC, GES Integrative Health Coach & Personal Trainer sreynolds@glencoe.org 403-287-4144 ext. 586
y practicing more awareness while you eat — and being fully present in the moment (recognizing fullness cues, for instance, as well as hunger pangs) — the sensations involved in eating (taste, texture and motion, for example) can help you make better choices, enjoy your food even more and improve your digestion.
How does it serve me? Create awareness around the motives for certain foods. That’s also a valuable tactic: “This apple is full of vitamins and perfect because I’m so hungry right now” or “these chips are perfect for watching TV. They aren’t good for me, but I need something to munch on.”
So, how can you get started being more mindful while eating? First of all, STOP and create space for yourself to nourish your body:
Mindful eating is something for the entire family. Introduce your children to these habits now and you’ll set them up for success in the future. If you’re looking to engage your children in this practice, try the following tips and tricks:
Stop what you are doing. Take a breath and focus your mind on the present. Observe how you’re eating and how you feel when you’re eating. Proceed with your next task. The STOP exercise can be used in all phases of a meal, including food purchasing, food preparation, eating and the conclusion of a meal. For example, being more mindful and present when at the grocery store can prevent non-ideal foods from ever entering the home. Taking a moment to reflect on the food you’re preparing — and what purpose it serves during preparation — helps you make better choices and so does measuring your level of hunger prior to eating. Slowing down while you eat your meal, staying present and eliminating distractions during eating are all beneficial. Reflect after your meal about how you feel (satiated, satisfied or too full, for example) and take that moment to appreciate it. Want to start practicing? Here are some visualization exercises that may help you develop more awareness around your food:
• Eat at the table, without TV or other distractions • Ask them how hungry they are • Ask them to use their five senses to describe their food: “What does it look, smell, feel and taste like? What does it sound like when you chew it?” • Help them to choose their own snacks and serve their own plates • Challenge them to grow their own food, such as beans, tomatoes etc. By minimizing distractions, creating space and being present during your meals, you’ll improve your awareness of how you’re eating and deepen your mindfulness. In turn, you’ll improve your eating habits and your overall health. A
Please look for my next article “Mindfulness versus the Holiday Season” in the December issue of Glencoe Life.
What does this taste like? Take a bite of your food and describe it, as if to someone who had never tasted it before: “This apple is sweet and crunchy. It’s chalky and a bit sour, but so good” or “these chips are salty, greasy and crunchy.”
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Shift the Focus from Intensity to Recovery Ensure you “recover and resume” with age-defying endurance!
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any Glencoe members work out hard, embracing challenges and pushing themselves to reach higher levels of fitness. With formal exercise having taken off in the 70s, “exercise” is a way of life and people are challenging themselves to stay fit well into older adulthood. We’ve become an active population, choosing to battle aging head-on. This is inspiring and positive. It has also launched a new movement in fitness: Recovery Training.
Optimal recovery includes both complete rest and active recovery. Typically less intense, less demanding, active recovery is performed on a day off from training. It promotes circulation to muscles and joints as well as muscle relaxation. This can help muscles recover, elevate mood, improve quality of sleep, keep you eating well and promote a regular exercise routine.
By utilizing effective Recovery Training, members of all ages can learn how to challenge themselves and then recover and resume instead of crashing and cratering. Consider traditional methods including rest, hydration, optimal nutrition and timing, active recovery and myofascial release therapy. New technologies being explored and researched are also worth noting.
Massage, self-myofascial release or Fascial Stretch Therapy are also considered active recovery methods. Full range mobility exercises that avoid holds and light physical activity such as walking, swimming and cycling at approximately 30 percent of max output are considered excellent methods of active recovery. The Glencoe Club offers classes such as Yoga Themes, Flow Yoga or Gentle Renew that can help guide you through an active recovery routine. Glencoe Personal Trainers often create active recovery-based programs for clients. They might include routines completed up to three weeks after a one- to two-week high intensity training program. Based on goals, injury history or specific needs, active recovery programs can look different for each individual.
A rest day sounds like a simple method but is often not done effectively. How well you sleep, how much stress is in your life and how active you are on your rest day may not allow you to recover the way you hoped. If you have an active job, it might interfere with your ability to recover after a hard workout. The quality and length of sleep might not be enough to allow your body to repair and prepare for the next workout. Stress comes in many forms. Work, family and environmental stresses can accumulate tension in the body and impede recovery. This can create tension in your body, impeding your recovery time. Yoga, meditation, breath work and a conscious focus on how to improve the quality of your rest can be one of the simplest and most important components in your recovery routine.
New recovery-promoting technologies are being marketed. Some of the latest include cold laser, infrared light, photo biomodulation therapy and cryotherapy chambers. The research is still conflicted on these modalities as many variables are involved in applying these techniques including time, temperature and dose. A couple more promising therapies worth watching include Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) and ice baths/ contrast water therapy (alternating between cold and warm water). EMS has been researched by the Gatorade Sport Science Institute (2014) and found to decrease creatine kinase levels (indicating muscular damage). Ice bath research has also been promising. The best advice we can give you: If it works for you, then carry on!
Suzette O'Byrne Recreation Manager 403-287-4180 sobyrne@glencoe.org
Hydration and optimal nutrition are Take a good look at your program. often considered but (unfortunately) How are you progressing long-term? not often formalized. What types of After your next workout, consider fluids and foods are you consuming what you will need to recover Fascial Stretch Therapy (offered in the Fitness Centre) pre-workout, during and post-workout effectively. Instead of just focusing on to ensure your body has proper resources the intensity, consider the big picture for the workout and recovery. The Glencoe has Registered and shift your focus to include recovery. Realize how well you Dieticians and Precision Nutritionists who can help you identify can crush your workout instead of your body. A gaps in your nutrition program that can ensure you’re ready for each aspect of your routine. 52 glencoe.org
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Why you should experience Thai Massage... Traditional Thai Massage is a superb combination of applied acupressure, rocking and rhythmical muscle compression, traction and yoga-like stretching. It's done on a floor mat, allowing your therapist to take you into your complete range of motion. And who wouldn't benefit from that? A Traditional Thai Massage will leave you feeling relaxed AND energized! IT'S CONVENIENT! You get more time for treatment as you don’t have to rinse off oil (you keep flexible clothes on and no oil is used). IT'S FULL BODY WORK! A full session often starts at your hardworking feet, softening up your plantar fascia.* It mobilizes your lower joints, moving from your ankles up your legs and hips. It then works your abdomen, chest, arms and head. And that's just in supine position. You'll also be on your stomach, side and in a sitting position as your therapist addresses those areas that don't get enough attention: your adductors, hip flexors, your IT band and those oh-so-tense spots under your shoulder blades.
IT'S DEEP! During a Traditional Thai Massage, your therapist will move all around and above your body to access each part of you from a range of angles. Using your body weight as well as their feet and legs for leverage, your therapist will initiate profound release of muscle tension and joint stiffness. You might even get walked on! IT'S DYNAMIC! Your Thai Massage therapist will gently manipulate, flex and extend your limbs, hips, back and neck, creating satisfying length and space in your body. Because Thai Massage involves assisted stretching, you’ll notice the stretches are deeper than you could achieve on your own. by Suzun Johnson
*Ask us about the terminology and we’ll explain!
Book a session with Suzun Johnson and Francine Petit, your Glencoe Wellness Thai Massage therapists! Please call 403-287-4175 or book online.
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The Dementia Project In the fall of 2016, The Glencoe Club embarked on a journey to create even better experiences for maturing members who have cognitive decline such as dementia and/or Alzheimer’s. Under the leadership of Lisa Poole, we developed the Dementia Project.
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he Dementia Project is steered by an advisory board and includes a popular speaker series and education programs such as The Best Friends Approach and Opening Minds Through Art. It also features activity-based programs such as Be Well & Live Strong and OMA. In October 2017, we teamed up with the University of Calgary to develop our very own Glencoe research study. Our goal is to develop a tailored cognitive and physical activity program for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers. Based on the results of our research study, we hope to share our data and program with other facilities around the city, province and even Canada and the US. The possibilities are endless.
Jessica Power Cyr, M.Sc Wellness & Lifestyle Director 403-287-4178 jpowercyr@glencoe.org
On Monday July 9, 2018, we began the intake for our research study with the Nursing Department at the University of Calgary. The research component of the study officially started on Tuesday, July 17 with a cohort of eight individuals, all experiencing some cognitive concern. Our cohort is diverse. Some individuals have a diagnosis of dementia, while others volunteered themselves to be part of the study because they had concerns with their memory. The participants share 50+ minutes of social and cognitive activities, followed by a tailored exercise component that includes 30 minutes of cardiovascular training, 15 minutes of strength training and 10 minutes of balance and flexibility exercises. The participants are really enjoying the social and cognitive activities as many of them have been isolated (or isolated themselves) due to fear of judgment. What we have found is that our participants are thriving because they’re in a safe 54 glencoe.org
judgment-free environment, where participants and the research team understand that sometimes they may forget words, not comprehend instructors or just get lost in the moment. Our team is always ready to gently guide our participants back on task. Once the study is complete in late fall 2018, we’ll review our research design and any areas that need improving. We’ll then begin preparations for our second cohort. We hope to begin the second cohort in mid 2019. If you or someone you know would be right for this study, please contact me (Jessica). Recently, The Glencoe Club’s Wellness & Lifestyle department was awarded Program of the Year for our Dementia Project from the Private Sport Clubs of North America. We are very proud to have won this award and it would not have been possible without the phenomenal support we have received from you, our members. We thank you for sharing your ideas and supporting our Dementia Project. Note: The following is an edited, abbreviated version of an academic article describing research efforts on the topic of dementia. If you’re interested in the topic, it is an excellent read.
The Importance of Exercise Understanding the effects of prescribed exercise for people living with dementia and their family caregivers. by Dr Gwen McGhan
Abstract The Alzheimer’s Society of Canada estimates one in 13 people over the age of 65 and one in three over the age of 85 will experience dementia. The majority will reside in the community with mild to moderate dementia and experience losses of activity, apathy, depression, anxiety, wandering, agitation, irritability, changes in appetite and sleep disruptions. There is currently no cure for dementia and there are no pharmacological interventions. There’s a growing body of literature to support physical activity as a method of preventing dementia but currently there are no clinical practice guidelines outlining requirements and the impact on symptoms of dementia for the person living with it (and their caregiver). As such, the
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purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility of a prescribed exercise program on the outcomes for dementia residing in the community and their family caregivers. Background: People living with dementia There are 564,000 Canadians living with dementia and 25,000 new cases of dementia diagnosed each year. Dementia is a broad term commonly utilized to identify people with progressive neurocognitive impairment. Approximately two thirds of people living with dementia reside in the community and have mild to moderate symptoms. Major risk factors are social isolation and depression, which have been shown to contribute to functional, social and cognitive decline. Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia include apathy, depression, sleep disruptions, wandering, repetitive behaviours and anxiety. Apathy, which reduces goal-directed behaviour, cognitive activity and emotions, is the most common symptom and becomes more frequent and severe as the disease progresses. The resultant lack of interest in activities reduces physical fitness, contributing to reduced strength and balance and the diminishment of functional ability. This decrease in function makes the individual more dependent upon their family caregivers to assist with even the basic activities of daily living. Family caregiving experience With the aging of the population and increasing numbers of people with dementia, there has been an associated increase in the number of family caregivers. According to a recent report from the centres for Disease Control and Prevention, the proportion of people with dementia who die at home significantly increased from 1999 to 2014 from 13.9 to 24.9 percent. Typically, family caregivers are responsible for providing emotional and physical care, as well as organizing and coordinating health services. There is little debate that family caregivers experience a significant amount of strain as a result of their caregiver roles and often experience impaired selfcare, increased psychological and physical morbidity and even mortality. Caregiving can also, however, contribute to positive outcomes for the caregiver, including increased well-being and health benefits. Family caregivers often provide care without adequate or affordable resources and support services. To begin to address the needs of caring for a person with dementia, it is important to examine the challenges, strengths and resources from the perspective of the family caregiver.
patient’s psychological adjustment and management of illness, including adherence to a treatment regimen and adoption of other health behaviours that promote functioning. Behaviours on the part of the family caregiver have been linked (both positively and negatively) to a variety of patient physical and mental health outcomes, including psychological well-being, health behaviours, severe pain and physical disabilities. Purpose statement The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends individuals participate in at least 150 minutes of moderateintensity aerobic activity a week to achieve improved fitness and outcomes. Unfortunately, the parameters for people with dementia are not specifically addressed in the exercise recommendations because the way exercise impacts this population is not well understood. Contributing to this dearth of substantive evidence is the absence of knowledge of the role environment plays, with little research being conducted in the community setting. Previous studies have examined physical exercise for people with dementia, with the results indicating physical activity might improve daily living, general cognition and balance. However, there remains a gap in the research on how physical activity might impact people with dementia and their family caregivers. Although targeted care strategies have the potential to make a positive difference in the daily lives of people with dementia and their family caregivers, services are still not commonplace in communities. Nor are they readily available to the families that could benefit the most from them. Additionally, there are currently no clinical practice guidelines that outline physical and cognitive fitness requirements for people with dementia. The purpose of this (ongoing) study is to examine the feasibility of a prescribed exercise program on the outcomes for people with dementia in the community and their family caregivers. A
Caregiving interventions Caregiving for people with dementia can impact the family caregivers’ health and well-being and hence the ability to provide high quality care. Increased strain in the caregiving has been associated with premature institutionalization and unmet patient needs. Caregivers also have a strong influence on a GLENCOE LIFE Vol. 3, Issue 3 55
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One Year of OMA
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pening Minds Through Art (OMA) is an intergenerational art program geared towards older adults showing signs of dementia, diagnosed with dementia or wanting to be proactive with their brain health. In the fall of 2017, the Glencoe became one of the first facilities in Canada to offer the Opening Minds Through Art program to its members. In this program, we strive to promote wellbeing and joy in the lives of participants.
Jane Ross OMA Associate Trainer 403-287-4176
Studies show that art therapy improves health and quality of life of older adults with cognitive impairment. Group programs increase communication and socialization. Creating art while learning new skills empowers participants. It stimulates brain cells and builds new dendrites. Participants also take on new social roles, shifting from dependent care recipients to artists making decisions. They leave happier and feeling confident in their own abilities. During the program, artists have produced unique art pieces they’re proud to display. OMA instills a sense of accomplishment in them as they’re able to see what they can create on their own. Our volunteers provide excellent guidance when necessary, so the artists feel supported yet still autonomous. Since the conception of the program, we’ve hosted an art show and auctioned off two art pieces to raise funds for Project Angel.
Opening Minds through Art (OMA) and Social Program is geared towards older adults who want to be proactive with the health of their brain and tap into their creativity. Each session the participants create a unique abstract art piece that follows an original lesson plan. The art lessons are designed to offer choice within structure and set up the participant for success.
Long-lasting relationships are created in OMA by pairing participants with volunteers, with the entire session centered around the artist. “I find it rewarding to be (working) with her (artist) as she has the opportunity to build new relationships and experience creativity at the amazing age of 91,” says a program volunteer. Another adds: “Volunteering with the OMA program has been rewarding and fun. Each week, I look forward to being part of a happy group that’s enjoying the hour we have together.” In evaluations, participants say there’s positive energy in the room throughout the program and their mood is improved after every session. Opening Minds through Art is ongoing at The Glencoe Club. We hope to grow the program and expand its reach. It creates a space to promote social engagement, autonomy and dignity of people with dementia by providing creative, self-expression opportunities. As our members’ second home, it’s our duty at the Club to ensure all types of members feel comfortable and included here. If you’d like more information (for you or someone you love) about volunteering or participating, please contact the Wellness & Lifestyle Director, Jessica Power Cyr, by email at jpowercyr@glencoe.org or call 403-287-4178. A
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How Much Exercise is Right For You? While it’s a contentious issue, we know it’s possible to get too much (as well as too little) exercise. Finding the middle ground, the one that yields the best return on time, is possible, though.
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o balance time pressures with what it takes to get excellent health and fitness results (muscle mass and strength, bone density, aerobic endurance and overall capacity for physical activity), keep reading!
First, we’re built to move every day. It’s estimated we accumulate 10,000 steps daily (tracking, with wearable step counting devices, is currently in vogue). We benefit from lots of low intensity movement like walking. Our ancestors would have walked circles around us! We also have a requirement for higher intensity work and a need to spend time under loaded effort to optimize our physical capacity, regardless of age. As a generalization, intensity is, in fact, more significant than time spent when it comes to overall benefits. The more intense the activity, the less time it needs to be performed to be beneficial.
Weight exercises are the best ways to do this (outside of having a physically demanding manual labour job). In our 30s, we begin to experience a natural loss of maximal potential for muscle mass. Muscle loss (sarcopenia) can begin in our 40s (for both men and women) if resistance training isn’t undertaken. Maintaining muscle mass also helps with insulin sensitivity. A loss of muscle mass (and resulting insulin resistance at the muscular level) – can set into play the dynamics that lead to pre- and type 2 diabetes. In addition, not working our muscles means we’re also not loading the skeletal system. In the long term, this puts us at risk for osteopenia and, more significantly, for osteoporosis, where an escalating loss of bone density introduces the risk of fracture. Bones need to be loaded to stay strong. Lifting weights twice a week and carrying heavy loads benefits your whole body. Multi-muscle, multi-joint exercises are optimal. They load more muscle, connective tissue and bone. Recent research indicates that strength training has a greater positive effect on insulin sensitivity than does cardiovascular exercise because of the preservation or gains in muscle tissue. For aerobic capacity and power output (at the higher levels of effort mentioned earlier), our cardiovascular systems benefit from two forms of cardio. One is steady state activity at 65 to 80 percent of maximum heart rate. Twice weekly for 20 to 30 minutes is sufficient. The other is anaerobic intervals, whereby we work at high intensity (85 to 100 percent of max heart rate) for brief periods with recovery in between (for example, a 15-second
sprint and two-minute recovery, repeated six to 10 times). Once to twice weekly is enough (and, in this case, more is not better). With a strong heart and vascular system, we enjoy improved blood pressure regulation, good circulation, lower resting heart rate and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and/or heart attack. Recommended Fitness Program Here’s what an effective weekly schedule looks like: • 4 to 6 days per week: Light to moderate intensity, 30 to 60 minutes duration (walk, jog, golf with pushcart, etc.) • 2 to 3 days per week: Strength training (non-consecutive days) • 1 to 2 days per week: Anaerobic intervals (10 to 15 minutes running up a short hill, bike/treadmill sprints, weighted sled push) • Daily: Mobility (stretching, yoga, etc.) The corresponding maximal effective rest/recovery is of importance. You’re not going to improve if you don’t rest. Adjust your weekly schedule to allow for one to two days of rest. Listen to your body and adjust your higher intensity days according to how you’ve slept and your energy levels that day. Note: If you’re starting (or re-starting) a fitness regime, be sure to ease into your activities with a lower number of sessions at a lower intensity for the first four to six weeks to allow for general conditioning first. Good luck and have fun! A
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Women’s Core & the Pelvic Floor by Natalie Monson, Yoga Therapist and Alana Devlin, Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist
What’s your pelvic floor and what does it do? Your pelvic floor is made up of muscle, connective tissue, ligaments, fascia, tendons and nerves. It supports the bladder, uterus and rectum, helping these pelvic organs to function. When problems exist, dysfunction presents. These may show up as urinary or fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain (anywhere from your ribs to your groin) or painful sex. Inform yourself. Your lower back or hip pain could be directly linked to the pelvic floor muscles. What’s your core canister? In the diagram (below), the diaphragm is stacked over the pelvic floor. The back of the canister is the spinal muscles, the multifidus. The front and sides are the abdominal muscles, more specifically the transverse abdominis. It may help you to think of it as the four sides of your house. If any one of the sides isn’t holding properly to the foundation, the house might crumble. Neutral alignment of the spine — and stacking of the ribs to the hips/diaphragm over the pelvic floor — is a key factor in proper core function. The pelvic floor is sometimes referred to as the pelvic diaphragm. It works along with the diaphragm when we breathe. Learning proper breathing is the first, most important step to restoring proper core function. When we inhale three-dimensionally through the rib cage, the diaphragm expands and descends and the pelvic floor does the same. As we exhale, the pelvic floor retracts back upwards and the diaphragm returns to its resting 58 glencoe.org
position. We’re not trying to push, pull, squeeze or do any Kegels. This movement downwards on the inhale and upwards on the exhale is what naturally occurs with the breath. It might take some time to feel the downward movement of the pelvic floor on the inhale. This can be from years of creating tension in the pelvic floor, continual tension from bum clenching, a disconnect to this area of the body, fear of letting go in the pelvic floor perhaps due to prolapse or incontinence, alignment issues or sucking in the belly. Your core is not only your abs. In fact, strengthening your abs alone may cause core dysfunction. If a fitness instructor or personal trainer cues you to suck in your belly or move it toward your spine, it’s most likely that you’re not engaging your core correctly.
What Your Mama Never Told You About Your
Pelvic Floor Sunday, October 14
2 - 4 pm in the Yoga Studio with
Alana Devlin & Natalie Monson
Speaker Series
Guests are welcome. Online registration will be required to attend the speaker series WL14. $50+GST Questions? Contact Jessica Power Cyr, Wellness & Lifestyle Director at jpowercyr@glencoe.org
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What to do? Most women have been told to do Kegels to keep their pelvic floor strong and healthy. A recent study, however, showed that 70 percent of women were doing Kegels incorrectly. And although it’s important to contract the pelvic floor, it’s equally important to learn to fully relax. Imagine flexing your bicep muscles in your arm without a break, continually holding the muscle in contraction. Eventually, the bicep would give up and release, ending up weak and dysfunctional. This is similar to the pelvic floor. If we’re not learning to properly contract and release, it’ll eventually become tight and dysfunctional, potentially causing multiple symptoms. Overworking or clenching can lead to fatigue, muscle spasms and pain. Just as increased and prolonged shoulder and neck tension can contribute to headaches, sustained pelvic tension can become a “headache in the pelvis.” A tight pelvic floor is not a strong pelvic floor and can lead to pain, painful sex, incontinence and constipation. Gently engaging your pelvic floor muscles during activity is good. Squeezing or lifting the pelvic floor (doing Kegel exercises) when coughing or sneezing is also desirable. However, in order for your muscles to work properly when you need or want them to, they must be able to fully relax when needed as well. Pelvic floor physiotherapists and yoga specialists can help with diagnosis and treatment of any dysfunction, issues or imbalances. Talk to them about your symptoms! Don’t just accept pain as normal for women post-partum, peri-menopausal or anytime in life. Issues such as incontinence are extremely common, but not healthy. Watch for dates of upcoming classes and workshops offered by Natalie Monson and Alana Devlin, to take a deeper look into: • Your true core: what and where is it? • A detailed look at posture and neutral alignment of the spine • Connecting breathing techniques and exercises to movement for better core function • Alignment, breathing and movement for more comfort and enjoyment in yoga and exercise Alana Devlin sees patients on Mondays in Physiotherapy. Natalie Monson teaches yoga Tuesdays from 9 to 10:30 am (Registered Hatha Yoga),Wednesdays from 10:45 to 11:45 am (Registered Post Natal Core Recovery) and Fridays from 9 to 10:15 am (Drop-in Hatha Yoga) focused on alignment and functional movement. A
ALZHEIMERS IN 2 18 Thursday, October 11 7-9 pm in the Ballroom with Jay Ingram
Speaker Series
Alzheimer’s, called ‘the plague of the 21st century’ for its dramatic increase in numbers and the challenge it poses to health care. There are no effective treatments, merely a handful of drugs that promise only short-lived alleviation of symptoms. But as familiar as we are with Alzheimer’s disease among friends and family, there are so many questions: Where did it come from? Why weren’t we talking about it even fifty years ago? Do we understand what really is going on in the disease? A hundred years ago, Alzheimer identified the key markers of the disease and we still rely on them today. Maybe it’s time for a rethink. And where will we find treatments – and when? Jay Ingram has hosted two national science programs in Canada, Quirks and Quarks on CBC radio and Daily Planet on Discovery Channel Canada. He has written 14 books, which have been translated into 15 languages, has five honorary degrees, is a member of the Order of Canada and a fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. From 2005-2015, he was Chair of the Science Communications Program at the Banff Centre. He is also co-founder and chair of the arts and engineering smashup called Beakerhead, which began in September 2013 in Calgary.
Register online WL10. $50+gst Guests are welcome. Questions? Contact Jessica Power Cyr, Wellness & Lifestyle Director at jpowercyr@glencoe.org
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The Love/Hate Relationship with Compensation Patterns Have you ever wondered why, when you were younger, you could injure yourself then bounce back to your activity in no time? It has to do with how your body compensates.
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compensation pattern occurs when primary muscles do not work properly in movements. Your brain tells other muscles — instead of the primary ones — to perform the movements instead.
There are many causes for muscle dysfunction (when they don’t work during movements) such as weakness, nerve inhibition, lifestyle, poor postural habit, repetitive motion, injury, surgery, environmental factors, overuse, joint immobilization, problems with joint stabilization and dysfunctional movement. Compensation can be viewed as a “double-edged sword” when it comes to benefiting the body. Compensation allows for the musculoskeletal system to continue performing specific actions following an injury without further damaging the injured area. However, the body only has a finite number of possible compensations from which to choose. Plus, as we age (and if we never fix the cause of the compensation) we end up running out of ways to work around an injury.
Alex Greaves Compensation patterns are also a Massage Therapist way to preserve energy when doing 403-287-4174 an activity. Take distance running agreaves@glencoe.org for instance. The gluteals on the side of our hips are responsible for stabilizing the body when walking or running and the much smaller TFL (tensor fasciae latae) can also act as a stabilizer. When we run for a long period of time, the body attempts to save energy by choosing to use the smaller TFL over the gluteals. This might not be a major issue over a short period. However, prolonged use of a compensation pattern can result in accelerated wear on joints, tendons, ligaments and muscles. Compensations most often lead to discomfort in an area of the body either above or below the actual site of the injury. Because of this, the issue often goes unresolved, despite multiple sessions with manual therapists.
Specific Compensation Reprogramming (SCR) SCR is a type of therapy aimed to reverse the effects of years of inefficient and improper movement. Through a targeted, hands-on approach, practitioners are able to retrain the body by properly activating under-active muscles, which reduces the likelihood of overuse injuries and increases performance. SCR is a technique that dynamically stretches and strengthens the entire body through targeted concentric and eccentric movements. The arms and legs are put through specific linear and rotational movements. This not only builds the neuromuscular connection with the specific muscles being worked, it also helps develop integrated strength through full range of motion. Muscles can be cued to work together and muscles no longer “firing” properly can be stimulated again. Muscles that have been shortened can also be lengthened. The primary goal of the technique is to create balance and stability in the body. During SCR, the practitioner provides resistance for the client to work against. This allows for the appropriate amount of resistance for each of the targeted muscles. It also makes it nearly impossible for further compensation to occur. If you’re interested in experiencing a Specific Compensation Reprogramming treatment, please book online with Alex, call 403-287-4174 or visit the Wellness Centre in person. A
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How to Prevent & Treat Bunions
Is it time you gave your feet some love?
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bunion, also known by its medical name hallux abductovalgus, is a foot condition in which your big toe points toward your second toe, causing a bump to develop on the inside edge of your big toe and first metatarsal bone. If you — or someone you know — suffers from bunions, the following information should be very helpful. The first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint is located at the base of your big toe, where one of its bones (the proximal phalanx) meets your foot’s first long bone (the first metatarsal). This joint should be straight (or almost straight, anyway) and your big toe should point away from the other toes.
Shawn Dietrich Personal Trainer 403-287-4176
Long-term use of narrow-toed and/ or high-heeled footwear is a major contributing factor to the development of bunions. Most footwear, even for those as young as one or two years of age, starts to change the natural shape of the human foot (which is usually widest at the toes).
Genetics can play a role in that certain foot shapes may be more easily predisposed to bunion-like changes. Other factors that increase the likelihood of bunions are bone deformities (at birth) in your feet, arthritis, toe trauma, injuries to the foot, laxity of connective tissues (ligament laxity), limb length inequalities, foot problems like flat feet and/or over pronation. All of these conditions can change your normal gait. Swelling, redness and pain are common symptoms of bunions. Bunions can become even more painful as extra bone and a fluidfilled sac grow at the base of your big toe. The skin overlying a bunion is not designed to resist rubbing forces and is, therefore, vulnerable to friction and development of blisters and calluses around the bunion. As the bunion worsens, we lose big toe movement, develop bursitis and nerve damage and start to overload surrounding structures and tissues.
The key to preventing and treating a bunion is to wear shoes that allow your toes and feet to spread at contact with each step we take. Conventional footwear holds (and effectively immobilizes) the big toe in a bunion-type position for prolonged periods. Stiff rigid shoes with a narrow toe box, elevated heels and toe springs ask feet and toes to bear weight (while standing, walking, running and playing sports) in an unnatural alignment. The muscles, tendons, ligaments and other soft tissues (the ones involved in the motion) learn to hold the bunion position by tightening, loosening and/or weakening. The right shoes can be worn to hold, reverse and even cure bunions, often preventing surgical intervention (which, for some, though, could still be needed). Toe spacers and splints can also be used correctively. Manual traction, stretching and massaging (not only the big toe but all toes) can all help to maintain the mobility and function of your feet and toes. Like all other body areas, the flexion and extension muscles of the foot must be in balance. Everyone with a bunion has big toe muscles that are too tight. Correct mobility promotes the development of strength. There needs to be a balance between all the muscles of your feet and toes, as well as your hips! They (your hips) play a critical role in the function of the arch muscles of the foot. There are 24 muscles in each of our feet balancing and/or propelling us forward. Here’s a test for toe strength and function: Sit with your feet pointing directly in front of you, the bases of your big and little toes gently pressing into the floor. Now press all your little toes into the ground and lift your big toe. You should be able to lift your big toe at least 60 degrees and completely straight in line with the foot bones. Now press your big toe into the ground and lift all your little toes. If you can’t perform these simple tasks with your toes, the muscles are weak. Like other parts of your body, you can improve the function and strength of these muscles. We don’t ignore other parts of our bodies when we’re injured and we certainty shouldn’t ignore our feet! They work extremely hard every day, holding and balancing our weight. Maybe it’s time to give our feet some love! A Shawn Dietrich has been a sought after Tier Three Personal Trainer at The Glencoe Club since 1989. His focus and area of expertise is in post-rehabilitation and exercise re-education. Shawn works closely with each client’s health care team to provide effective complementary care and is committed to empowering individuals to live healthy, balanced, active lifestyles. For more information or to contact Shawn, please see www.completebodyhealth.ca.
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PRE-WORKOUT Snacks & light meal recommendations Yogurt parfait Greek yogurt (2% or full fat), topped with chia/hemp/flaxseeds and a dash of cinnamon/turmeric (Café 29: yogurt or muesli bar) Orange or banana smoothie oranges, banana, oats, almond milk, half scoop protein powder, whey or hemp, coconut oil, splash of vanilla (Café 29: beet apple, carrot or orange carrot lemon juice with granola bar)
What to Eat Before & After a Workout If you want to enhance physical and mental performance during your sport or activity (of course you do), try being thoughtful about what you eat!
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hether you’re about to work out at the gym, play tennis or squash, swim or skate, fuel your body first with proper nutrition. Then, after exercise, be sure to refuel. Eating after activity will build your muscle strength and maintain your metabolism, keeping your energy levels up for the day. If you want to improve strength and endurance, consider what you eat before and after physical activity. Build the right food into your training plan. Samara Felesky-Hunt, RD Glencoe’s Registered Dietician 403-287-4174 wellness@glencoe.org
As a Registered Dietitian, here are my top tips:
Fuel up before your workout Eat! This is the most important meal or snack of the day! Fuel up before you sweat. Not eating enough calories (before working out) can make you weak and lethargic, causing you to quit early or not push yourself as hard. Research continually shows that skipping a meal or snack prior to physical activity can negatively impact your performance and fitness goals. There are exceptions. For an extra early morning workout, it’s ok to go on an empty stomach or with a few bites of a banana. Take in carbs. For good energy, eat a palm-sized amount of carbohydrates. They’ll give you the fuel to exercise at maximum capacity and get your brain sending the right signals to your muscles. Eating some carbs before your game or workout 62 glencoe.org
Pumpkin cottage cheese pancakes topped with pecans/mashed banana (Café 29: panini egg whole grain wrap with side of fresh cut fruit) Whole grain rice cake covered in almond butter, sprinkled with protein powder and topped with apple slices (Café 29: Chicken or shrimp salad rolls) Avocado toast served on rye or pumpernickel, topped with hemp seeds (Café 29: side avocado order with rye toast) Energy protein bar and banana (Café 29: protein bars) Sliced apple with almond butter and dried cranberries (Café 29: fruit cup and small yogurt) Sliced cucumbers and cherry tomatoes with spoonfuls of Ricotta on top (Café 29: veggie plate with cheese) Chicken quinoa salad with chopped kale, pine nuts and lemon dressing (Café 29: Moroccan quinoa, chicken, chickpea salad) Turkey wrap with veggies and smoothie (Café 29: build your own wrap with turkey and carrot juice) OR TRY THIS: Eat half your meal pre-workout and the other half when you’re done!
POST-WORKOUT Snacks & light meal recommendations High protein oatmeal steel cut oats, made with two eggs, milk, topped with berries and almond slices and honey (Café 29: oatmeal with side of eggs, fresh fruit) Green smoothie spinach, pineapple, banana, avocado, coconut milk, whey protein or vegan powder (Café 29: feature smoothie add spinach, whey, coconut water) Protein bar and banana (Café 29: whey or other protein bar) Vegetable egg frittata with roasted sweet potato (Café 29: egg omelet with vegetables and turkey, whole grain toast) Mexican chicken wrap sprouted grain wrap, sliced chicken with tomatoes and guacamole (Café 29: build your own wrap with chicken, veggies, Swiss cheese) Black bean pasta with tomato tofu vegetable sauce (Café 29: Mexican corn and pasta salad) Flank steak, cilantro farro salad and grilled veggies (Café 29: build your own sandwich with sourdough, roast beef and veggies) Baked teriyaki salmon, brown rice and steamed vegetables (Café 29: shrimp Pad Thai) Thai Buddha bowls with beef or shrimp (Café 29: chicken or chickpea bowls with soba noodles, sweet potatoes or brown rice)
will ensure you have extra energy on hand to replenish glycogen stores, especially if you exercise longer than one hour. Not having the right fuel will reduce your gains. Your body might use its lean tissue for energy. The best pre-fitness carbohydrates usually come from fruits, whole grains, starchy vegetables, yogurts, milks and legumes. Add protein. Along with carbs, consume a half palm-sized serving of protein. It’s a good idea to consume a small amount of protein before your workout, especially if you’re weight training. During strength training, we create microtears in our muscle fibers. Protein repairs them, building stronger muscles. Protein also balances your blood sugar so you don’t crash halfway through your exercise. Easily digestible proteins are best. Try eggs, cottage cheese, whey, vegan protein powders, yogurts or lean turkey. Refuel after your workout Your body needs calories (any kind) after exercise. Eating within an hour will replace the calories you used so your body has the energy to repair muscles and replenish glycogen energy stores. Post-nutrition fuel is also about preventing low blood sugar and energy lows later in the day. Focusing on high quality protein is the number one priority for speedy recovery. Protein will power up your fatigued muscles so they become stronger, leaner and denser. They’ll also burn body fat. Plan for protein! A healthy, well-balanced meal will help you reach a higher metabolism. If you want to lose body fat, limit portions of carbohydrate-rich foods. It’s easy to over-eat, but the combination of foods is key. Try to keep your post-workout snack to 150 to 250 calories and your meals to no more than 500. Please remember, these are only guidelines. We’re all different, each of us having individual health, fitness and nutrition goals and requirements. My recommendations vary, based on gender, age, energy expenditure and athletic performance. As well, many of us have specific diet or nutrition preferences. I’ll work with you on an individual basis so you understand and benefit. Bon Appétit! A GLENCOE LIFE Vol. 3, Issue 3 63
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Ladies fashion brands for fall/winter 2018 include: • Lisette • Dale of Norway • Michael Kors • Renuar • Mystree • Angela Mara • Bella Amore • Gentlefawn • Jane & John • Charli B • Good hYOUman • Chaser • Lois Jeans • KÜHL • Tommy Bahama & more
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The story behind the name The creator of AFNF, Rob Schalker’s daughter Isabel, had to do a project for school when she was young. The topic was a project where animals could talk. She used a fish and called him Fred. “Daddy, when you are starting a new brand, you have to call it Freddy Fish”: she told me. After I found out that there was already a computergame with this name I changed it into A Fish Named Fred. Who Is Fred? Fred’s message is as simple as it is important: Be proud and stand out. It comes from the brand's core belief that life is just too short to be average. With colourful and original designs, AFNF works hard to keep every collection fresh, sharp and impossible to miss out on.
Don’t blend in, be proud and stand out! Men’s fashion brands for fall/winter 2018 include: • Bugatchi • Ben Sherman • Dale of Norway • Michael Kors • Scoop • Original Penguin • Vincent D’Amerique • Chaser • Lois Jeans • KÜHL • Tommy Bahama • Leif Horsens & more 64 glencoe.org
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A Preschool Experience Children explore and develop from the day they enter the world. They see, copy and try things they’re interested in. How do we give them a unique experience (together with peers) from a young age, helping them develop together, share stories and grow? What are the advantages of preschool for my child? Preschool is a program generally offered to children from three to five years of age, with a balance between structured and unstructured activities. It promotes curiosity and builds an interest in learning and academic development. Children attending preschool develop early learning skills and abilities in literacy and mathematics. They develop socially and emotionally, with daily routines and structures that also further develop their language and cognitive skills. Social and emotional development During the early years, children work through play stages, learning to use their imaginations to create, interact with peers and copy ideas. From playing alone, they learn social skills that allow
2017/18 Preschool Graduating Class
them to “play together,” sharing toys, ideas (and, yes, sometimes problems they need to solve). While playing, children share thoughts and opinions, expand their vocabulary and use new social skills to build first friendships, creating memories. When feeling new emotions and sharing opinions, children become comfortable describing them. This builds self-confidence. Children learn to be respectful toward peers and to create positive experiences for all involved. Structured setting While attending the Glencoe Preschool, children follow daily routines that have the same structure each week. We ensure, though, that they don’t feel it’s being forced on them. They become familiar with these routines and learn to plan their days around them, prioritizing and choosing activities independently. During Preschool, children experience short circle and group activities, where they listen to each other, pay attention to their instructors and wait for their turn in activities. All of this helps them prepare for their upcoming school years. School readiness Listening to and observing children in their play, the instructors then create learning activities based on interests. They guide the children in their development by exploring what they’re curious about, motivating
Anouk Dooyeweerd Preschool & Childcare Coordinator 403-287-4193 adooyeweerd@glencoe.org
them to learn. The entire curriculum (and, in particular, early literacy and mathematics) is delivered through games, songs, books and number-rhymes. Art, blocks and other materials are used to help prepare the children for kindergarten by giving them a broad knowledge of concepts.
“Preschool is a new and exciting experience for children. They benefit in many different ways. We get them ready for school, inspiring a keen interest in learning that will help them develop academically for years to come.” Language and cognitive skills Preschool-aged children use language to create more complex and longer sentences, tripling their vocabulary between three and five years of age. Children are often excited about sharing their stories (and being understood by their peers) which leads to new and exciting conversations and expands their play. Preschool instructors enhance this development, asking questions and introducing new vocabulary. The children’s cognitive skills are developed through hands-on activities. Together with the instructors, they explore their academic development through positive learning experiences. A
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NOTABLE
Four Sweet Truths About Honey Used worldwide in cooking for 8,000 years, honey is more of a passion food than a common household ingredient. But what exactly is it that attracts people to honey like bees to… um… honey? by Suzette O’Byrne, Recreation Manager
That’s the magic of nature, another mystery of the universe. We can tell you, though, that honey has a few scientifically-proven chemical properties that deliver top physical benefits (and, yes, these are also why it’s been used throughout history in the embalming process):
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Antibacterial properties It’s the only food (we know of ) that doesn’t spoil. Because it contains hydrogen peroxide, it has low water activity and low alkalinity. It’s also known as a natural antibacterial agent. As a result of these features, medical grade honey has been proven effective in treating wounds and skin ulcers. It stimulates healing and is also found to be “soothing and good to the wound.”
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Disease-fighting capabilities Honey soothes sore throats and calms upset stomachs. One theory says it has antioxidants that fight viruses, soothing irritations (that cause you to cough) and acting as an oral hydration lubricant. Research also shows positive results with treating diabetic ulcers and inhibiting the growth of cancer cells.
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Weight loss Honey contains more calories than sugar per teaspoon but because it’s one and a half times sweeter, you eat less. Research has found that replacing sugar with honey can help overweight individuals decrease their sugar levels, improve their LDL and total cholesterol level and reduce fatigue.
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Allergy relief The research is still out on this benefit. The idea isn’t farfetched, though! Honey can contain traces of flower pollen, an allergen. Treatment for allergies is often repeated exposure to small amounts of allergens. Unfortunately, there’s no way to know exactly what your bee has been feeding on and often people are not allergic to flowers but instead grasses and trees. But if you feel it helps then enjoy your daily dose of the sweet nectar. A References: Food Focus: The Sweet Truth About Honey by Jessica L Cline, Sept 19, 2013 IDEA Fitness Journal; Honey by Mayo Clinic staff, Mayo Clinic Website 2018 66 glencoe.org
DID YOU KNOW? The Glencoe Golf & Country Club was Calgary’s first Audubon Certified Golf Course. Several years ago, we were looking to improve and diversify our environmental efforts and as a result, we launched our honey bee program. The picture below is this year’s crop of Glencoe honey bees with our apiarist (bee keeper), Rudy. Each of those coloured bee boxes weighs approximately 65 to 75 pounds (29 to 34 kg). The frame Rudy is holding contains about eight pounds (4 kg) of honey. The very bottom box is where the queen lives and where the larvae are raised. That is called the “brood box.” We harvest this honey each fall and sell it in the Golf Shop. Usually, our jars sell out on the first weekend! Stay tuned to our social media channels later this fall for this year’s honey delivery! If you have any questions about our Glencoe Golf honey, please email Natasha at nsawatsky@glencoe.org!
Sarah Kidner is a modern impressionist striving to capture the beauty of everyday life. “At the market, relaxing in a café, talking with friends; all these aspects of daily life are where I find my inspiration. I love to capture moments where people are enjoying themselves. I look for gesture and body language, anything that tells a story. Most of all I am inspired by the everyday small occurrences that happen all around us all the time. It is in these small moments that I believe we truly celebrate life.“ Art can be purchased by enquiring at www.gibsonfineart.ca
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• An Incredible Dinner with Tinhorn Creek Wine • Silent & Live Auctions • Dancing with TR3
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The Glencoe Club & Cannabis Legalization Like the rest of the country, the Glencoe has considered what impacts the legalization of cannabis will have on the operations of the Club. We’ve recently developed a Drug and Alcohol Policy to address our increasing responsibilities in managing the workplace.
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ithout a structured policy, members and employees would not have information to ensure clarity (in terms of rules and expectations) and understanding in making decisions regarding cannabis use. That, ultimately, would lead to difficulties. Instead, we’ve developed a policy. First off, I’d like to achieve some consensus on the language. For the purpose of this article, I’ll present two considerations: 1) M edical marijuana (Medical Cannabis) refers to the use of cannabis or marijuana, including constituents of cannabis, THC and other cannabinoids, as a physician-recommended form of medicine or herbal therapy. 2) Cannabis refers to recreational use of the same products outside of a medical recommendation. The use of the word “marijuana” appears to be waning as controversy exists as to what marijuana actually refers to. Historically, it was something of a slang term referring to the Mexican immigrants who used the cannabis plant as an intoxicant. As there is Canadian law around the phrase “medical marijuana,” I will retain the phrase to identify 68 glencoe.org
Derwin Parker Health & Safety Manager 403-287-4122 dparker@glencoe.org
the medical uses for the product as being separate from alternate uses. I further wish to identify that a difference exists between employees/contractors and members/guests of the Club. So, what does it all mean? Medical marijuana We’ve been dealing with this topic for a few years and have built up some comfort around it. We appreciate there are many delivery systems and types of medical marijuana including some that do not contain THC (the impairing component of cannabis) and we default to the following position: • The Club as a shared experience: We would request that any person using medical marijuana be considerate of the larger community at the Club. Smoking medicinal marijuana, as an example, would be requested to be inline with City of Calgary Smoking and Public Consumption of Cannabis by-laws where applicable. Smell and inappropriate usage will be addressed on an individual basis. Recreational use of cannabis I don’t want to appear flippant and say there will be no impact on the Club operations from the legalization of cannabis. That would be too easy. Yes, we’ll have concerns around impairment, smell and inappropriate use.
“The most obvious concern is impairment. The resulting behaviour might impact the safety of those involved (and others).”
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Effectively, this will align with our current policies around alcohol and illicit drug use. If an individual is perceived to be impaired, we have a duty of care to ensure the safety of that individual and others. If we perceive a person to be impaired and intending to operate a vehicle, for example, we have options up to and including contacting the police. The most common question I’ve received: “Will it be ok to have cannabis with me while I’m at the Club?” The answer is difficult. Would it be legal? Sure. Would it be appropriate considering the setting? No. It would not be appropriate to walk the halls of the Club with a bottle of liquor visible, so we’ll follow the same line of thought with cannabis. An employee situation involving suspected impairment would be captured under “Fitness for Duty” and the short-term safety of the employee would be the priority. Follow-up would be managed according to the severity of the perceived impairment, the employment history, the nature of the job position, concerns around addictions and so on.
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• Train up to 5 days a week (Tues-Thurs 11 am - 7 pm, Fri-Sat 9 am - 5 pm) • Professional instruction and use of technology • Use of Trackman launch monitor (displays impact data, club speed and shot shape analysis) • Use of SamPutt putting analysis and training system • Use of video software during lessons and student online web portal • Use of training aids • Limited enrollment
ADD ON THE TPI FITNESS PROGRAM: • Receive a personalized fitness program that works together with your golf instruction to help you play better golf next season • Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) golf screens will be completed at the start and at the end of the program to identify and improve your physical ability as it relates to the golf swing • Access to TPI website where your individualized exercise routine will be created from the screen results
Cost $99+ For more information or to book the fitness component of the package contact Ken in the Fitness Centre directly by calling 403-287-4169 or email kclarke@glencoe.org
The Club is not intending to initiate a requirement for pre-employment testing or “drug screening” as a part of the hiring process or the ongoing employment relationship. Looking into the future, the organization will be aware of societal trends and membership desires. Will we pour cannabis-infused beers in the Pub? Serve up hash brownies in Café 29? Should you get ready for cannabis-themed events? Stay tuned! A
Ryan Anderson
PGA of Canada Professional Phone: 403-240-7390 Email: randerson@glencoe.org
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Natasha Sawatsky, CMP Membership Marketing Director 403-240-7395 nsawatsky@glencoe.org
Glencoe Golf
A bright and beautiful extension of the Glencoe family.
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ery few facilities exist like ours and I couldn’t be prouder to work here! Event planning has always been in my blood. From the ripe age of 10, I was working with my mother and the special events committee at her small platform tennis club in Niagara, serving buffets and helping to decorate. That passion has always been with me. Events and marketing almost ALWAYS go hand in hand so it has been my delight to create a roster of family-friendly events at the Club that all members may enjoy! We’ll have our 4th Annual Drive-in at The Driving Range on September 21. This family-friendly event is on the Short Game Area of the Practice Facility. We blow up a big inflatable movie screen, line up golf cart seating and charge you the same price as a Cineplex Odeon movie ticket! We’ll have food trucks, games and of course, lots of popcorn! We welcome all Glencoe members to join us for this event. Just email me at nsawatsky@glencoe.org and we’ll get you registered! It is my great hope that we’ll have an opportunity to welcome you to the Glencoe Golf family this year! Many membership opportunities are available and I would love to discuss them with you! If you’re interested in a tour of the Club or would like to play a round of golf, just give me a call and I’d love to take you out! A 70 glencoe.org
GLENCOE MEMBERS ARE WELCOME!
DRIVE-IN AT THE
DRIVING R ANGE September 21, 2018 6:30 pm BBQ/ACTIVITIES (at the Practice Facility) 8:30 pm MOVIE: Monsters Inc. 10 pm FIREWORKS! $13.95++ Includes a BBQ, concession snacks and non-alcoholic beverages BYOB (Bring Your Own Blanket, it gets chilly when the sun sets!) Carts will be available on a first-come, first-served basis! Deadline to RSVP: September 18, 8 am. EMAIL NATASHA: nsawatsky@glencoe.org FOR MORE INFORMATION!
THE GLENCOE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
2018 CORPORATE OR PRIVATE HOLIDAY PARTIES Book now! The Glencoe Golf & Country Club will once again open up dates for members to book corporate or private holiday parties in the Clubhouse. We’ll have dates available from November 1 to December 22, 2018. The beautiful scenic backdrop, holiday decor and chance to partake in outdoor activities makes the Golf Club a fun and unique venue for your next holiday party. For more details, please contact Courtney Tanaka, Catering Manager at ctanaka@glencoe.org or 403-880-3090.
HIKING CLUB Alberta has some great trails to take advantage of with spectacular vistas. Join us for the last hike of the season to Boom Lake in Banff National Park on Friday, September 7 (*backup date: Wednesday, September 19). We’ll meet at the trailhead for 10 am. Expect to be back in town for 3:30 pm. This trail begins after crossing a bridge over Boom Creek. We’ll then climb through a forest of pine, fir and spruce trees with some switchbacks. Our final approach will be to Boom Lake that is almost 1,900 m above sea level. This fall we hope to see some trees turning for the winter months! For more information and to register, please contact Julie Repp, jrepp@glencoe.org.
Saturday, December 8 & Sunday, December 9 2 - 4 pm: Activities • 4 - 5 pm: Santa Arrives 5 pm: Dinner Buffet
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Thanksgiving to go! Order turkey with all the fixings to enjoy in the comfort of your home, prepared by our team of Chefs at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club. To download the order form and for more details, please go to: bit.ly/ggccthanksgiving2018
Adults 13 and Up $55++ Kids 4 - 12 $25++ Kids 3 & Under Free add $25+GST for gift Please make sure to include your children's names, ages and gender so they receive a gift from Santa! An additional $25+GST to order gifts for kids over 13 years old. Reservations start November 1* *Strict Cancellation Policy in effect
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2018 Glencoe Invitational Top 10 Players (L-R): Kai Iguchi, Dylan Macqueen, Scott Kerr, Calvin Ross, Etienne Papineau (Champion), Brendan MacDougall, Jared Nicolls, Travis Fredborg, Jeevan Sihota; not pictured: Blair Bursey THE GLENCOE
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INVITATIONAL PRESENTED BY
THE GLENCOE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Étienne Papineau is our 2018 Glencoe Invitational Champion! by Dale Goehring, Invitational Chairman
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ongrats to the St-Jean-sur-Richelieu Quebec native and member of the West Virginia University Mountaineers Golf Team, Étienne Papineau! In his fourth time at this event, Étienne was one over par after 54 holes of Stroke Play in difficult weather conditions and was the only golfer to post two red numbers punctuated by a birdie on #18 after driving into the fairway bunker. Thanks to our Turfcare team for the course conditions. The players were once again very complimentary about our Forest course.
Étienne Papineau (Champion)
Jared Nicholls from Ponoka, Alberta came in second place at +5, followed by a 14-year old teen sensation, Jeevan Sihota, who was leading part-way through the final round and finished at +6. Our very own Glencoe member, Brendan MacDougall, came in at +9 for the event in seventh place. A THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!
2018 Horserace Champs: Matt Williams and Charles-Eric Belanger
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:
Brendan MacDougall Please visit glencoegolf.org for full gallery of photos. GLENCOE LIFE Vol. 3, Issue 3 73
CONTACT LIST MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Greg Lundmark, CCM, CCE, Chief Executive Officer The Glencoe Club/The Glencoe Golf & Country Club...... 403-287-4158 Jan Bloemraad, General Manager The Glencoe Club ....................................................................... 403-287-4128 Ash Chadha, General Manager The Glencoe Golf & Country Club ....................................... 403-240-7385 Rick Cooke, CPA, CGA, CIM, CMgr, CFO/CIO The Glencoe Club/The Glencoe Golf & Country Club ..... 403-287-4142
Ed Penn, IT Manager ................................................................ 403-287-4120 Byron Anderson, IT Tech ........................................................ 403-700-7358 Stéphane Bohémier, IT Tech ............................................... 587-583-6500
ADMINISTRATION Janet Lipsett, Executive Administrator ............................... 403-287-4130 Debra Hope, Member Services Manager .......................... 403-287-4140 Leigh Gerard, Membership Coordinator ........................... 403-287-4104 Ann Trussell, Membership Coordinator .............................. 403-287-4132 Laura Dunnigan, Controller .................................................... 403-287-4146 Suzanne Sourisack, Accounts Receivable ........................ 403-287-4135 Charlene Manty, Accounts Payable .................................... 403-287-4134 Brad Sluiter, CPHR, CPHRi, Human Resources Mgr ..... 403-287-4103 Monika Zwilling, Human Resources Generalist ............... 403-287-4127
BRIDGE Luncheon Reservations, Reception ................................. 403-243-2506
CREATIVE STUDIO Wendy Dypolt, Creative Studio Supervisor ....................... 403-287-4163 Eric Skilling, Digital Design Specialist ................................. 403-287-4143 Louise Bennet, Creative Studio Coordinator .................... 403-287-4183 Jana Volfova, Graphic Designer ........................................... 403-287-4182
FOOD & BEVERAGE Grille Room Reservations ................................................... 403-243-2506 TBA, F&B Manager, The Glencoe Club................................. 403-287-4173 Jennifer Cox, F&B Manager The Glencoe Golf & Country Club......................................... 403-240-7384 Dean Kanuit, Executive Chef ................................................ 403-287-4150 Marc Badorek, F&B Service Manager ................................. 403-287-4164 Jack Phouthavong, F&B Operations Manager ............... 403-287-4148 Ciara Glendon, Sales & Events Manager...............c 403-998-6066/161 Courtney Tanaka, Catering Manager...............................c 403-880-3090
GOLF Golf Shop ................................................ 403-242-4019 or 403-571-0055 Brock Coates, AGS Course Superintendent .................. c 587-393-1644 Julie Repp, Administrative Assistant .................................... 403-240-7377 Natasha Sawatsky, CMP Membership & Marketing Director ...................................... 403-240-7395 Laurie MacArthur, Accounts Receivable .......................... 403-240-7379 Naina Dhokia, Accounts Payable ....................................... 403-240-7383 Judy Forshner, PGA Head Golf Professional .................. 403-240-7380 Steve Thomson, PGA Golf Shop Manager ....................... 403-240-7387 Ryan Anderson, PGA Head Teaching Professional ....... 403-240-7390 Bruce Campbell, Outdoor Services Director ................... 403-240-7392 Paul Kenno, Assistant Food & Beverage Manager.......... 403-240-7384 Christophe Herblin, Executive Chef ................................... 403-240-7378
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OPERATIONS Dennis O’Byrne, Operations Manager .............................. 403-287-4108 Derwin Parker, Health & Safety Manager .......................... 403-287-4122 Duty Managers .......................................................... 403-243-2506 (350)
RECREATION Suzette O’Byrne, Recreation Manager .............................. 403-287-4180 Christie Springs, Aquatics Director ...................................... 403-287-4114 Meghan Hilderman, Aquatics Supervisor........................... 403-287-4137 Ken Clarke, Fitness Director ................................................... 403-287-4169 Personal Trainers ...................................................................... 403-287-4175 Fitness Service Desk ............................................................... 403-287-4176 Cindy Nelson Bonyai, Youth & Teen Director................. 403-287-4168 Summer Daycamps (seasonal) ......................................... 403-287-4155
SERVICES Main Lobby ............................................................................... 403-243-2506 Sports Office .............................................................................. 403-243-7342 Debra Hope, Member Services Manager .......................... 403-287-4140 Barbara Consul, Childcare & Preschool Director ........... 403-287-4109 Anouk Dooyeweerd, Childcare & Preschool Coord. ..... 403-287-4109 Barbie Jean, Pro Shop Manager ............................................. 403-287-4115 Physiotherapy Bookings ....................................................... 403-287-4179 Wellness Centre ......................................................................... 403-287-4174 Jessica Power Cyr, Wellness & Lifestyle Director ............ 403-287-4178
SPORTS Sports Office ........................................................................... 4403-243-7342 Chris Jennings, Athletic Manager ........................................ 403-287-4112 Court Bookings ........................................................................ 403-243-7342 Program Registration ............................................................. 403-243-7342 Beth Richardson, Badminton Professional ..................... 403-287-4106 Bryan Moody, Badminton Professional .............. 403-243-2506 (316) Ardy Wiranata, Badminton Professional .............. 403-243-2506 (311) John Pearson, Bowling Director ............................................ 403-287-4145 Paul Webster, Curling Director .............................................. 403-287-4123 Scott Davis, Head Skating Professional ................ 403-243-2506 (317) David Duncalf, Head Squash Professional ........................ 403-287-4181 Susie King, Associate Squash Professional ....................... 403-287-4184 Dietmar Rautenbach, Tennis Director ............................... 403-287-4110 Richard Danielson, Tennis Professional ............ 403-243-2506 (388) Gene Kelly, Tennis Professional ............................. 403-243-2506 (390) Neil Parker, Tennis Professional ............................. 403-243-2506 (378)
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Members and their Guests are welcome to attend the . . .
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 4:30-8 PM
MARKET
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The Market will feature local artisans and local products. This is a great opportunity to shop for holiday gi�s for your friends and family while en�oying market-style food and beverage for purchase. Entrance is free for members and their guests. Guests must be accompanied by a member.
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