Glencoe Life - Spring 2019

Glencoe Life TH E GLE N C OE C LU B MAGAZI N E

MARCH – MAY 2019 • Vol. 4, Issue 1

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GLENCOE LIFE COCKTAIL-STYLE DINNER WITH WINE PAIRINGS

Market Style

Wine Dinner Friday, March 15 6:30 – 9 pm In the Grille Room

Enjoy the cuisine from Chef Dean Kanuit’s Brigade with interactive wine pairings at each station with representation from Renaissance Wine Merchants Ltd.

$125++/person Register online or call Main Reception 403-243-2506

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On the cover Jim Powell, Jamie Paulson and Channarong Ratanaseangsuang Contributors Beth Richardson, Christie Springs, Ciara Glendon, Cindy Bonyai, Connor Rodewald, David Duncalf, Debra Hope, Fausta Charlong, Geoff Foulger, Glencoe Housekeeping, Greg Lundmark, Jane Ross, Judy Forshner, Karene Irwin, Ken Clarke, Monika Zwilling, Nancy Klym, Nicole Dyer, Penny Thomson, Rob Pollitt, Richard Gibney, Suzette O’Byrne Managing Editor Julie MacLeod­ Editor Al Harvey Designer Jana Volfova Photography Jonathan Ferguson – Von der Rusch Photography; Kyle Clapham; Glencoe Archives; Back cover: rick + curtis, two thread photography Printing Style-Craft Printing, Calgary

CONTENTS THE GLENCOE CLUB MAGAZINE • March – May 2019 • Vol. 4, Issue 1

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36 DEPARTMENTS 4

President’s Message

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Golf President’s Message

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CEO's Message

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Club News & Events

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Club Calendar

20 Membership 26

Food & Beverage

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Affiliated Clubs

36 Sports 48

Recreation & Wellness

68 Notable 76 Golf 78

Employee Profile

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Contact List

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HIGHLIGHTS 8 Preparing the Main Course Construction of the exciting, second-floor “Main Course” food and beverage areas is scheduled to begin in June.

32 The Legacy Project The Glencoe badminton legends got together to reminisce about the early days of the sport at the Club.

42 World-Class Squash Weekend

57 New Hiking Club We hope our new Hiking Club gets you out this summer, enjoying the mountains.

58 Glencoe Waterslide Learn everything you need to know about our serpentine slide.

73 Bike Safety & Security Read some bike theft prevention tips from our Duty Managers and the Calgary Police Service.

Three-time World Champion Nick ‘the Wolf’ was at the Club, giving members a chance to take a shot at winning against him on the court.

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THE GLENCOE CLUB PRESIDENT ’S MESSAGE

“Main Course” Approved

I 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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hope when you read this that spring has sprung and the thoughts of our bitterly cold February are a distant memory. While cold weather is a boon for the natural gas industry, the economic outlook for Calgary is still not as favourable as we would wish.

With three levels of government straining to understand the oil and gas business, a downtown office vacancy rate greater than 50 percent and our inability to adequately sell our oil and gas commodities beyond our borders, we are straining to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Fortunately, The Glencoe Club is in excellent financial shape. At the Board of Directors retreat in January, the Board gave management approval for the construction of the “Main Course”—a $13.7 million project­—which will take approximately 18 months to complete with construction beginning on June 2019. The Club is NOT borrowing funds, as this project will not require outside financing.

In making the decision for the “Main Course,” the Board viewed this project as a reconfiguration of existing food and beverage spaces within the current building footprint.

In essence, instead of renovating our outlets one at a time over a few years, we have grouped them together into one project to provide for efficiencies and lessen disruption to the membership.

The Board and the membership are excited to start this project to substantially update our food and beverage facilities. The Glencoe Club is both an athletic and a social club.

The Club has done a great job in keeping our athletic facilities up-to-date. Now it’s time to update our social facilities.

In January, The Glencoe Club hosted the 2019 Canadian Badminton Nationals. Despite a water main break on 29th Ave SW on the second day of the championships, it was an outstanding success. We attracted 95 of Canada’s top badminton athletes, raised over $70,000 of sponsorship money and had $20,000 in prize money (it was only the third time in Canadian badminton history, and the second time at the Glencoe, that prize money has been awarded). In addition, and to the delight of the Club, Jim Powell and Jamie Paulson were inducted into the Canadian Badminton Hall of Fame. What an outstanding event. If you run into any members of our badminton team, please extend our thanks for a job well done.

The Glencoe Employee Awards were held on January 22, 2019. Awards were presented to numerous employees for outstanding performance and long service. The highlight of the night had to be the presentation of a 35-year Service Award to Samlane Sayaraj in Housekeeping. We appreciate her outstanding and tireless work on behalf of the Club.

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The Board also considered that this project has been in the planning for about three years.

During that time there was extensive member feedback sought at every step of the Master Plan process including utilizing surveys, focus groups, town hall meetings and website/email feedback involving over 1,000 members. The member input has been invaluable and has driven the design and the progress of this project. Throughout this planning process, there was a very strong indication from the membership that they support the initiative.

This show of support was robust enough that the Board felt it was prudent to proceed with the project.

We continue to try to improve the member experience at The Glencoe Club. We are fortunate to have some of the top sports facility management in Canada. As we embark on another major project at the Club, we ask for your patience and understanding.

I am sure you’ll be pleased with the result. A

Ron Newman President The Glencoe Club

THE GLENCOE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB PRESIDENT ’S MESSAGE

New rules for quicker, more enjoyable golf!

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s I write this column, Calgary is experiencing some bitter weather.

Many of us aren’t golfing, but are, perhaps, dreaming of golf. Watching the golf coverage is not a bad thing to do at -25° C. January saw the introduction of the rule changes which are meant to make the game a little quicker and more enjoyable.

As with most things in this world, there apparently is still some work to be done.

Ask Rickie Fowler who almost lost the Waste Management Open in Scottsdale due to a rule which made most of us shake our heads.

However, it is fun to watch pros like Adam Scott leave the pin in for his putts, which he said took him back to playing as a child in Australia. The drop rules seem to make much more sense too (except for poor Rickie). We all have time to study up before we are out on our courses. To quote Michael Murphy in his book Golfing in the Kingdom, “...when I think of the passion for keeping score and following the rules I am sometimes led to ponder the final absurdity.”

Back to winter, there were delightful activities to be had at the course in the last few months. A first for this season, a family sleigh ride and Santa visit was held. There was a great turnout and Santa was in top spirits, convincing even the most reluctant to have the family photo taken. The Curling Bonspiel was again a big hit, with the hardy crew weathering the cold. Sadly, there hasn’t been a lot of snow for the cross-country skiers nor the snowshoers but as we know from last year, there may still be an opportunity.

At the Board of Directors retreat in January, the Board directed management to take the next step to arrange for design and costing to be done for the Clubhouse renovation as well as for the construction of a new chemical storage building. If the estimates received are within our parameters, it is hoped that construction could begin in the fall. The bunkers project for The Meadows has not been forgotten and will follow.

The chemicals storage building will serve a number of purposes including moving the chemicals storage out of the flood plain and giving the Turfcare team a little more storage room for their equipment. The proposed Clubhouse renovation will add immensely to the member experience and will utilize our amazing views to the fullest extent.

Finally, a big congratulations to Jaclyn Lee, a graduate of our Privileged Membership program. She qualified for the LPGA Tour and made the first cut in her first tournament at the Victoria Open in Australia. She did not make it to the last day, but we will watch her progress with pride.

So, take heart, we will be on the course before we know it. I’m sure we are all looking forward to a longer, less smoky season ahead. A

Susan Schulli President The Glencoe Golf & Country Club

BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Glencoe Club President: Ron Newman Vice-President: Danny Shannon The Glencoe Golf & Country Club President: Susan Schulli Vice-President: Dan McDonald Directors: Marshall Abbott Robert Birrell Mike Morin Russ Nickles Lee Richardson Evonne Whelan Bryan Wright Cara Bonney-Barr

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S MESSAGE

Detailed planning is now underway for the “Main Course” Food & Beverage Renovation, with construction to start in June 2019. Our construction team will do its best to ease the disruption and to provide members with reasonable food and beverage services throughout construction. This Glencoe Life issue features a two-page spread with more detailed information on the project.

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t’s been a very busy winter at The Glencoe Club. In these cold months our Club acts as a one-stop haven for members, enabling them to get out of the house to recreate, compete and socialize. However, at times, our popularity makes it difficult for members to find a spot to park. To help ease the pressure, members are encouraged to consider car pooling with neighbours or, if you live nearby, consider starting your workout early with a brisk walk to the Club. We’ll do our best to inform you in advance if special events are expected to exasperate the parking issue so you can plan extra time to find a spot. A little extra caution is also encouraged to ensure the safety of pedestrians.

Recognition is part of our employment culture. We have many programs to recognize staff throughout the year, but the highlight is always the Employee Annual Awards evening. This annual event started in 1987. This year on January 22, we gave 21 individuals awards for “Service” and “Service Excellence.”

We honoured 31 employees who have

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reached employment milestones ranging from 5 to 35 years of service (375 years of combined service). Please have a look at the article in this issue (on page 68) for more information about that very special evening.

We’re fortunate at The Glencoe Club to have a waitlist for those wanting to become fully Active members. The large size of the list makes it clear that the demand for memberships exceeds the supply. Given this imbalance (and comparing our situation to similar Canadian clubs), the Board of Directors has approved an Entrance Fee increase for new members joining the Club in 2019. The Entrance Fees have increased from $45,000 to $55,000. The Sons and Daughters conversion Entrance Fees remain the same. Existing waitlist members (House and Social), who have not paid their Entrance Fees in full, will be offered the option to lock in the current rate by paying the balance of the Entrance Fee owing or by entering a payment plan.

After hosting the very successful National Badminton Championships in early February, we are all set to co-host, with the Calgary Winter Club, the Western Senior National Tennis Championships from May 8 to 12. The 35- to 55-yearold age categories will have matches at The Glencoe Club. Of course, spectators are welcome, so drop by and watch a few matches.

At the Golf Club, General Manager Ash Chadha and his team are getting ready to open earlier (hopefully, weather permitting) than last year. I’d like to welcome our new Membership & Marketing Director, Lisa Rosengarten, who started with the Golf Club on February 1. She’s already involved with some new marketing initiatives to introduce our fine Club to new prospective members. This year, for the first time, we’ll offer Glencoe Club members an opportunity to take advantage of a trial membership. More information is provided in this issue.

If you’re interested, please contact Lisa at 403-240-7395 or email her at lrosengarten@glencoe.org A

Greg Lundmark, CCM, CCE Chief Executive Officer

BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER • ON-THE-GO Monday – Friday: 6:30 am – 9 pm Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: 8 am – 8 pm

“My work is about the diversity of two different states and the transitions between the two.

The real interest lies in bridging the gap between structure and space, foreground and background.� ~ Blue Smith Blu has exhibited his work throughout Canada, Europe and the U.S. for several years.

Art can be purchased by enquiring at www.gibsonfineart.ca

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The Board of Directors has approved the construction of the second-floor “Main Course” food and beverage areas. The decision to proceed with construction comes after three years of planning that included member surveys, focus groups and open houses that provided the details needed to ensure the design reflects members’ current and future needs and desires.

If you have any questions, please contact maincourse@glencoe.org and or visit glencoe.org/maincourse

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he project will transform the second-floor food and beverage areas into elegant, contemporary spaces that feature comforting aesthetics with a brushstroke of relaxed elegance.

The new restaurant will be relocated to the west side of the building, taking advantage of the sunny exposure with convenient access to the new and expanded West Patio. In both atmosphere and cuisine, the restaurant will feature a delicate balance of artisanal yet sophisticated and modern. There will be two distinct sections for adults and families with both visual and sound separations. The private dining room will feature a wine wall and seating for up to 22, perfect for those special family occasions and small corporate meetings.

The West Patio will be expanded along the west side of the building and will be an attractive highlight for members. There will also be sections for adults and for familes, separated by a large fireplace. Members will be comfortably protected from the elements with the louvered roof, wind protection, fans and heaters. The immediate service accessibility to the restaurant and kitchen will allow for a complete menu and an extended season.

FOOD & BEVERAGE 3 1. Restaurant - Family Area 2. Upper Foyer 3. West Patio - Adult Area 4. Private Dining Room 5. Ballroom 6. Club Rooms

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The Club Rooms will be built along the south side of the building, taking advantage of the numerous windows that are currently in that space. The room can be divided into three smaller spaces or utilized as one larger space and will be perfect for card games, family events or business meetings. The space will feature a classic style, highlighting Club tradition.

A new kitchen will be built to conveniently supply food for the new restaurant, private dining room, West Patio and the Club Rooms.

When it comes to member events, the Ballroom will be home to a custom experience with the art of personalization. It will be located more centrally in the building and will seat approximately 180 people for events. For larger events, the space can be expanded to use the adjacent Club Rooms for pre-event space, food service or extra seating of approximately 100.

The main kitchen will be fully renovated and will service the Ballroom and The Pub. Unfortunately, the refurbishment of The Pub is not included in the budget for this project. However, if cash flow becomes sufficient as the project proceeds, the refurbishment will take place within the project schedule. If cash flow is insufficient, it will happen a year or two after the project is completed.

When completed, The Pub will be fully renovated, featuring a

contemporary British pub design with similar seating capacity to the existing space and a pool table and darts.

The project budget, The Pub not included, is $13,700,000. It will be funded by cash generated primarily from current capital funds and future entrance fees.

The construction will begin in June of this year and is expected to be completed by the end of 2020. There will be two distinct phases to ensure that members can always can dine at the Club. Phase 1 will see the closure and demolition of the current Ballroom, West Room, West Patio, solarium, food and beverage offices and a west portion of the Grille Room. The new restaurant, larger West Patio and Club Rooms, along with a new kitchen are scheduled to open in early spring 2020. Phase 2 will then begin with the closure of the Grille Room, Sports Lounge, The Pub and main kitchen. The new kitchen, Banquet room and The Pub will open in late 2020. A GLENCOE LIFE Vol. 4, Issue 1 9

CLUB NEWS & EVENTS SPORTS LOUNGE GALLERY ART EXPEDITION Check out the new art! The Art Committee, in conjunction with the Food & Beverage Department, has decided to change the artwork in the Sports Lounge. The new artwork was installed in the Family Dining area on January 24 to enhance the atmosphere of the space, bringing colour and fun into the room.

Calgary-based artist, K. Neil Swanson, is known for stories on canvas. It’s been a way of life for him since his formative years. The simple joys of drawing and painting are what make him tick. The language of colour, light and shadow takes form on the previously blank canvas. Usually the radio is playing in the background throughout the day and several cups of coffee later, a new work takes

A FANTASTIC PRESCHOOL CHRISTMAS CONCERT! The third annual Preschool Christmas Concert was hosted Monday, December 17 in the Ballroom. Seventy children from four classes sang as Glencoe member, Sonia Poon, played piano. There were two songs per class.

The children were dressed in festive colours and hats. They rang bells, which they made themselves, as props. The Junior AM class was first to perform “Dance with Snowflakes” and the classic “Jingle Bells.” Next up were the combined PM classes, with “Frosty the Snowman” and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” Last to perform was the Senior AM class, with “Feliz Navidad” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” All classes came together for the finale to perform “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.” The children did a fantastic job! They were very excited to perform in front of an audience of parents, grandparents and other loved ones. It was a great evening and we look forward to next year’s concert!

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shape. There is a symbolic theme in his work, with a tip of the hat to the duality of life. Hidden in plain sight, bear, raven and elk cast their shadows under a dramatic sky. Day and night often blend together, moon and sun sharing the sky. A previous “Best New Artist” at the Calgary Exhibition & Stampede, Neil is also a regular exhibitor there each July. His work has been featured in International Artist, Alberta Views, Canadian Country Cowboy and City Palate magazines in Calgary. The artwork is for sale and a portion of the proceeds will go towards Project Angel. For more information and/or to purchase a canvas, please contact the artist at knswanson@cablelan.net or check out his website at knswansonart.com

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L-R: Brian Gregg, Ann Gregg, Joanne Feick and Bob Feick

GLENCOE OUTDOOR BONSPIEL Our fourth annual, third-ever, Glencoe Outdoor Classic Bonspiel was held January 12 at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club. Conditions were absolutely perfect on the day both weather- and ice-wise. A huge thank you to the magnificent Turfcare Team/Ice Crew, led by Head Greenskeeper, Brock Coates. Did you know he’s also a qualified Ice Tech? We did, and it showed! Brock and his team not only made amazing ice but got to the final of the event (they can curl too!), eventually losing out to the winning team of Bob Feick, Joanne Feick, Brian Gregg and Ann Gregg, who are now back-to-back Champions of this illustrious event.

WORLD TOP TENNIS COACH VISITS THE GLENCOE The Glencoe Club hosted the Tennis Professionals Association (TPA) and Tennis Alberta 2019 Alberta Coaching Conference on Saturday, February 23. Coaches from Western Canada attended an excellent presentation on high-performance training by world renowned coach, Louis Cayer. Known internationally as the top doubles tennis coach in the world, Cayer is also a fivetime Olympic coach, has more than 20 years of experience as a Davis Cup Coach and has worked with 40 players in the

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Top 100 Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and/ or World Tennis Association (WTA). Cayer coached the first Canadian #1 ATP doubles player (Grant Connell) and the first British #1 ATP doubles player (Jamie Murray). Richard Gibney and Murray Heber from our Glencoe fitness program also made great presentations.

Our Glencoe doubles tennisplaying members enjoyed some tactical training and Q&A sessions with Cayer, who talked about life on the pro tour.

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Spring & Daycamp Registration Active Members: March 11 House Members: March 13 Summer Registration Active Members: May 6 House Members: May 8

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PATCH & PROSECCO The Retro School Figures and Alumni Social event was a big hit! On the ice, 20 current and former skaters performed old-fashioned school figures.

The group had a lot of laughs and also skated their figures with unusual precision!

School figures, which are the foundation of figure skating today, are complex, precise and challenging. They’re gaining a resurgence in the figure skating world and it was terrific to see the enjoyment our skaters felt learning new skills and practicing old ones. Following the on-ice demonstration, a Figure Skater Alumni Social was held in the Skating Lounge.

There were many skaters who

joined for the social and had a fantastic time, sharing skating war stories and catching each other up on the lives and families developed once they left test and competitive skating. Delicious, chocolate-covered strawberries and Prosecco were enjoyed by everyone (off the ice, of course)!

Everyone decided it was great to talk about the “old days” and reacquaint themselves with their skating friends so we are going to make Patch & Prosecco Retro Skating Night an annual event!

A Figure Skater Alumni list is being put together. If you’re interested, please contact the Skating Department to be added.

We will see you on the patch in 2020!

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WESTERN CANADIAN SENIOR INDOOR TENNIS

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESENTED BY:

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HOST VENUES: 30-55 YEARS OLD

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May 8 – 12, 2019 COMPETITION CATEGORIES:

HOCKEY DAY IN CANADA Hockey Day in Canada is an initiative started by Scotiabank that has worked to sponsor over one million kids and allow them to play the game of hockey. On a day where all seven Canadian teams were competing in the NHL, the hockey players of The Glencoe Club had a competition of their own. On February 9, we celebrated Hockey Day in Canada with a competition of

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Skills and some good oldfashioned Shinny. Over 40 hockey players, young and old, came out and participated in a Skills Competition that consisted of Hardest Shot, Accuracy, Long Shot, Fastest Skater and a Relay Race to finish it off, followed by a big game of Shinny. With our youngest participant being just four years old, it was a day for everyone to come out and enjoy.

Men’s Singles • Women’s Singles Men’s Doubles • Women’s Doubles MAX ENTRY PER PERSON: 2 (singles and doubles, or two doubles)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:

April 22

REGISTER ONLINE: tenniscanada.com

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: TITLE SPONSOR

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CLUB NEWS & EVENTS

LOBSTER MONTH JUNE IN THE GRILLE ROOM

GLENCOE MEN WIN 2019 BOSTON PIZZA CUP! The Glencoe Club’s Team Koe recently won the 2019 Alberta Boston Pizza Cup, the Men’s Provincial Curling Championship. In March, the winning supersquad of Kevin Koe, B.J. Neufeld, Colton Flasch and Ben Hebert will represent our Club and the Province of Alberta at the 2019 Brier in Brandon, Manitoba. Watch the action on TSN and listen for mentions of The Glencoe Club.

Good luck, boys!

Savour the Maritimes sweetest of treats in a three-course lobster indulgence!

$72.95++

CHOICE OF: Lobster Bisque

topped with Cognac cream and a watercress salad with fresh lobster, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon croutons and herb dressing $14.50++ or

Dungeness Crab Cake & Jumbo Prawn with citrus sabayon, fennel, artichoke, frisée and double-smoked bacon $16.50++

Lobster au Natural

Congratulations as well to Dale Goehring’s team (with Fred Edwards, Andrew Brotherhood and non-member Jeff Phenix) who faired quite well in their first shot at the Boston Pizza Cup. The team qualified via a long and grueling contest in Medicine Hat a few weekends ago, then flew the Glencoe colours in Edmonton from February 6 to 10 at the Ellerslie Curling Club. They showed they belong at this level and could very well be here again to disrupt the dreams of other teams! Team Jeremy Harty also faired very well, narrowly missing playoffs in their first Boston Pizza Cup. We also want to congratulate Team Chelsea Carey who won the 2019 Jiffy Lube Women’s Provincial Championships and who will be representing The Glencoe Club and the Province of Alberta in the upcoming Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

1½ pound fresh Atlantic lobster poached in a savoury court bouillon, served in its shell with drawn butter and lemon, roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables $51.95++

Selection from our Dessert Menu

Whole lobster available for dinner service only.

Appetizers available lunch and dinner.

Reservations 403-243-2506

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Yoga For Stress Management

Speaker Series: Holistic Approach to Prescription Medication

6 – 8 pm Stretch out tired muscles and ease away tension in this beautiful stress management workshop. We will use relaxation training and specific yoga poses to help you manage the pace and stress of today’s modern world.

Register online: FT-380

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! Register online: YT-330

5 Shrove Tuesday Pancake lovers! All you can eat pancake menu in the Sports Lounge and the Pub.

7 – 9 pm with Penny Fausta Pharmacy.

Guests are welcome. For more information, please contact Jessica Power Cyr at jpowercyr@glencoe.org

8 & 22 Wibit Day 6 – 8 pm / Age: 7 & up The WIBIT is an inflatable obstacle course that will test your balance and provide great fun while in the pool. The WIBIT is open to all swimmers age seven and older that have successfully completed their Swim Challenge.

11 Spring Program Registration & Summer Daycamp Registration Starts at 7:30 am Active members can register for all programs.

13 Spring Program Registration & Summer Daycamp Registration Starts at 7:30 am House members can register for all programs.

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Market-style Wine Maker’s Dinner

Yamuna® Body Rolling

6:30 – 9 pm in the Grille Room. Enjoy the cuisine from Chef Dean Kanuit’s Brigade with interactive wine pairings at each station.

Reserve online or via Main Reception 403-243-2506.

St. Paddy’s Day Skate 6 - 8 pm Families welcome to come out to skate! Enjoy some hot chocolate and festive cookies.

Yoga: Build Your Own Practice 6:45 – 8:45 pm This workshop is geared to people with a current yoga practice. The focus will be on how to structure your practice to maximize safety and have a logical order of posture progressions.

Register online: FT-343

2 – 4 pm Reduce and prevent bunions.

Save your body with Yamuna® Body Rolling, 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. If you have the listed Yamuna® product (from a previous workshop) you will only be charged for the workshop fee. Please indicate if you will bring your own ball(s) at time of registration.

Register online: FT-342

For events, please register online. See Sports Brochure for more information.

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Standard First Aid

Wibit Day

9 am – 5 pm/ Age: 12 This class provides basic training of all aspects of first aid and CPR. Through the use of skills demonstrations, scenarios, discussions and presentations this course will provide participants hands on experience and an understanding of first aid; including medical/legal aspects. Included CPR-C and AED certification.

Register online: AQ-822

1 – 4 pm / Age: 7 & up The WIBIT is an inflatable obstacle course that will test your balance and provide great fun while in the pool. The WIBIT is open to all swimmers age seven and older that have successfully completed their Swim Challenge.

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1:30 – 2:30 pm with Jessica Power Cyr Light refreshments will be served. $15+/person.

Guests are welcome.

Register online: WL-20 or by contacting Jessica at jpowercyr@glencoe.org 403-287-4178

Junior Kids Food Art 1 – 4 pm / Age: 6 – 8 A step up from the Creative Kids Food Art, this class will introduce food as a way to create art as opposed to just for consumption. With more complicated art pieces, kids will discover foods that can create paint, foods that can be used to create sculptures and foods that can create invisible ink!

Register online: YT-319

St. Patrick’s Day 6 – 8 pm Come and welcome back the Blakey School Highland Dancers! Enjoy food and drink specials in The Pub.

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29 – 31 Alberta Provincial Championships Badminton Tournament Badminton courts will be booked for these days; please check the website for availability.

Join us in the Grille Room & enjoy a COMPLIMENTARY ENTRÉE FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY! Reservations recommended 403-243-2506 MEMBERS ONLY. Join us within 10 days of your birthday (five days before or after), ID required if your birthday date is not entered in the member database. Good for one regular à la carte entrée, not applicable to features, buffets or Club events.

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Chocolate Fondue Party

Good Friday

1 – 4 pm / Age: 6 – 8 What could be more fun and satisfying than preparing for a chocolate fondue party and then reaping the rewards of eating the snacks dipped in chocolate!

Register online: YT-384

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Icebreaker 10K Roadrace

Wine Festival

Every Day Manners for Youth

9 am sharp!

Participants will be progressing through the neighbourhood for this 31st annual running event.

Runners and volunteers enjoy a fabulous brunch during prize presentations.

Wibit Day 1 – 4 pm / Age: 7 & up The WIBIT is an inflatable obstacle course that will test your balance and provide great fun while in the pool. The WIBIT is open to all swimmers age seven and older that have successfully completed their Swim Challenge.

10 Bridge Spring Luncheon 12:15 pm Register by contacting Main Reception at 403-243-2506.

6 – 9 pm Sample some excellent wines!

Chef Dean Kanuit and the culinary team will provide an extraordinary market-style dining experience. $56.95++ per person.

Register online or via Main Reception at 403-243-2506.

12 Skating Performance Friday These classes will give skaters the chance to learn more about performing on the ice, how to express themselves with creative movement while having fun and what to work on artistically getting ready for upcoming competitions or tests. Guest instructors for the classes will inspire and motivate the skaters! Register online. Open to skaters in the Academy, Junior, Intermediate or Senior programs.

6:30 – 8:30 pm / Age: 8 – 10 Are your children shy meeting new people? Do they give good eye contact or not?

How about a handshake? Are they confident in dealing with conflicts that can happen?

These skills and many others are the building blocks for helping your child learn the importance of respectful behaviour, both at home and school. Booklet included.

Register online: YT-434

Sunday/Holiday hours.

19 – 21 No Classes, Programs or Lessons Easter break.

21 TGC Easter Brunch & Dinner Join us for Easter Brunch or Dinner in the Ballroom. Book your reservations online or by calling Main Reception at 403-243-2506.

GGCC Easter Brunch & Dinner Join us at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club for our annual Easter Brunch, family activities and a visit from the Easter Bunny! To reserve, please call the Food & Beverage office at 403-240-7381.

Easter

AT THE GLENCOE CLUB

BRUNCH Seatings 10 am – 1 pm Adults $39.95++, Children (3-12) $19.95++

DINNER Seatings 5 – 8 pm Adults $42.95++, Children (3-12) $21.95++ Book online or via Main Reception: 403-243-2506

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For events, please register online. See Sports Brochure for more information.

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Earth Day

Gators Annual Awards

Make Earth Day every day and reduce your carbon footprint.

6 pm Please join us to celebrate the 2018/19 season. All Gators members are invited! Register online. (Registration deadline: Thursday, April 16). Awards for all Gators swimming groups – Snappers, Junior Gators, Rec Gators and our Competitive Gator programs.

26 Theme Park Mania: Minecraftedu 6:30 – 8 pm / Age: 7 – 14 Kids will build their very own Minecraft amusement park!

Students will have to navigate several engineering and teamwork challenges to do so.

Let the fun begin!

Register online: YT-397

WNLOAD OUR APP

A convenient way to access many of the features on our website.

Just search “The Glencoe Club” in the app store.

GGCC Annual Opening Cocktail Party At The Glencoe Golf & Country Club for golf members only.

Wibit Day 6 – 8 pm / Age: 7 & up The WIBIT is an inflatable obstacle course that will test your balance and provide great fun while in the pool. The WIBIT is open to all swimmers age seven and older that have successfully completed their Swim Challenge.

Outdoor Pool / Skating Ice Closed for Maintenance April 29 – May 12 *Subject to change. Please check with the Sports Office for any updates.

APRIL 12 6-9 PM

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

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Youth Pizza & Plunge Night

Last Sunday Brunch Buffet

Summer Program Registration

Dinosaurs

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!

Register online: YT-398

In the Grille Room.

Reservations recommended.

Starts at 7:30 am. House members can register for all programs.

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Cinco de Mayo Taco ‘bout a party! Join us in the Pub and Sports Lounge for food and drink specials highlighting the tastes of Mexico.

Turf Open for Fitness Activities in Curling

2:30 – 4:30 pm / Age: 3 – 5 Romp! Stomp! Roar! We will explore different types of dinosaurs, fossils and even erupt a volcano. Snacks for omnivores, herbivores and carnivores will be provided.

Register online: YT-387

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Little Chefs Mexican Party

Junior Chefs Mexican Party

TGC Mother’s Day Brunch & Dinner

2:30 – 4:30 pm / Age: 3 – 5 Our Little Chefs will work in groups to prepare chicken quesadillas that will leave the kids crying for more! This, all while learning important cooking skills like learning knife safety, cleanliness in the kitchen and other kitchen skills. There will even be a piñata involved!

Register online: YT-385

1 – 4 pm / Age: 6 – 8 Our Junior Chefs will work in groups to prepare soft or hard tacos as well as a Mexican punch. They will also learn kitchen safety, cooking terms and cleanliness in the kitchen.

The cooking aspect will be interspersed with Mexican facts and games.

Register online: YT-386

Brunch seatings 10 am to 1 pm, dinner seatings 5 to 8 pm. Book your reservations online or by calling Main Reception at 403-243-2506.

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11 Mobility & Recovery for Growing Athletes 1:30 – 3:30 pm / Age: 12 – 15 An introductory workshop incorporating a challenging series of dynamic movements that work to bring symmetry back to the body while improving total body awareness. Young athletes will begin to understand the importance of active recovery, stretching and mindset to change their game in their sport and training.

Register online: YT-395

GGCC Mother’s Day Brunch & Dinner At The Glencoe Golf & Country Club, enjoy this special family occasion surrounded by scenic mountain views! Brunch starting at 10 am, dinner buffet at 6 pm. Reservations are available online or through the Food & Beverage office at 403-240-7381.

For events, please register online. See Sports Brochure for more information.

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No Classes, Programs or Lessons

Homemade Spa for Kids

Victoria Day break.

2:30 – 4:30 pm / Age: 6 – 8 This is an afternoon of pampering and relaxation for kids. The smells and sounds of a spa will be among us as we make our own spa treatments for ourselves and others.

Sipping on ‘spa water’, kids will come out feeling revived and re-energized.

Register online: YT-388

Book online or by calling the Sports Office at 403-243-7342.

15 Elbow Park Tennis Club Opening Day Weather dependent.

17 Mechatronics Master Minds: Invent a Self Driving Vehicle

20 Victoria Day Sunday Club hours. No programs, leagues or lessons.

24 Youth Climb & Swim Night

Register online: YT-405

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! Register online: YT-400

Waterslide Opening

Wibit Day

Monday to Friday: 4 – 7 pm Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: 11 am – 7 pm

6 – 8 pm / Age: 7 & up The WIBIT is an inflatable obstacle course that will test your balance and provide great fun while in the pool. The WIBIT is open to all swimmers age seven and older that have successfully completed their Swim Challenge.

9 am - Noon / Age: 7 – 14 Explore the basics of mechatronics engineering and logic-based programming as students use littleBits and work together to design a self driving vehicle.

Mother's Day AT THE GLENCOE CLUB

BRUNCH Seatings 10 am – 1 pm Adults $42.95++, Children (3-12) $21.95++

DINNER

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SPRING 2019

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Sipping on ‘spa water’, kids will come out feeling revived and re-energized.

Register online: YT-389

24 – 26 Squash: David Pearson Junior Performance Camp & Private Lessons with world renowned David Pearson, coach to four World Champions and most successful Commonwealth Games coach of all time.

Contact squash@glencoe.org for more information.

Register online: Junior Camp SQ-88 Private Lessons SQ-89

Seatings 5 – 8 pm Adults $45.95++, Children (3-12) $23.95++ Book online or via Main Reception: 403-243-2506 GLENCOE LIFE Vol. 4, Issue 1 19

MEMBERSHIP

MEMBERSHIP CARDS/FOBS & SECURITY ACCESS BARRIERS Our barriers located at the Sports Entrance and Reception 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.

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.

» New Members • Jared Reinhart • Kevin Reinhart • Sara Reinhart

» In Memory Of • Desmond Barton • David Carter • Edward Gilbert • Richard S. Moore

MEMBERSHIP DATABASE Please ensure we have your current email, mailing address, birthdate and 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 glencoear@glencoe.org Account & Payment Queries

• Wellness Wellness Centre: 403-287-4174 wellness@glencoe.org • Physiotherapy Physiotherapy Clinic: 403-287-4179 physio@glencoe.org • Fitness Ken Clarke: 403-287-4169 kclarke@glencoe.org

AUTO PAYMENT Sign up for Auto Payment from either your personal banking or credit card. Please contact Accounts Receivable at glencoear@glencoe.org or 403-287-4135.

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MEMBERSHIP

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.

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.

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

EVENTS PHOTOS The Glencoe Club website (glencoe.org) 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.

GUEST WIRELESS The Club provides an unsecured Wi-Fi connection throughout all member areas including the Outdoor Pool Deck and West Patio. Using your Windows or Apple “wireless network connection” utility, browse for the SSID “Glencoe Member.”

Your PC may warn you that this is not a secured wireless connection. If you agree to the connection terms, continue to connect. If your PC uses a proprietary wireless network utility, please follow the manufacturer’s instructions for “scanning for a new wireless connection.”

GLENCOE APP 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 and reservations • Book tennis, squash and badminton courts and curling sheets • Register for classes, programs and Club-wide events • Book Wellness services • Receive important alerts • Read the latest Club news and member achievements • Find a directory of Glencoe staff

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A Second Home for Everyone

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he Glencoe Club is the next best place, other than home, for our members, guests and employees. Our Club provides many of the comforts of home and we continue to strive to be a one-stop place for all our families. However, we cannot ensure maximum enjoyment for all members without your help. We would like to remind all members of some simple etiquette to keep in mind while you’re are at your second home, The Glencoe Club.

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One-way driving in the parkades The upper and lower parkade are one-way traffic. Follow the arrows and yield to those entering the parkade.

Park between the lines Parking when there is snow on the ground can be difficult. Use your best judgement and park as best as you can between the lines and don’t take up two stalls. Larger trucks should park along 29 Avenue or the east side of the building.

Use the Family Change Room Adult locker rooms are reserved for members and their guests aged 18 and older.

If you are with children, we kindly ask that you use the Family Change Room, located by the pool. If you require a day lock, we have some available at the Sports Office.

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Debra Hope Member Services Manager 403-287-4140 dhope@glencoe.org

Pick up your towels While we have an amazing Housekeeping Department, please help them out and put your used towels in the appropriate bin.

Use your locker and lock it Please keep your personal belongings in your locker and lock it. Sometimes jackets can be similar, so make sure you have your jacket before you leave the Club. Valuables can also be left at the Sports Office with a Member Services Representative or in the lock boxes.

Report suspicious activities If you are concerned about something going on in the locker room or around the Club, please report it to a Member Services Representative or a Duty Manager. We are here to help you and to make sure the Club is safe for everyone.

We appreciate you taking the extra time to help make the Glencoe truly a second home for your fellow members and Club employees. If you have any comments or suggestions, please contact me directly at dhope@glencoe.org or 403-287-4140. A

GOLF TRIAL MEMBERSHIP

2019 LIMITED MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE Intermediate, Associate & Principal Memberships ONLY

TRIAL MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Full Access to Tee Times ...

Entrance Fee Deferred until 2020 ...

Guest Booking Privileges ...

Addition of Dependants is Welcomed ...

Participation in Leagues and Competitions ...

Full Access to Practice Facilities and Teaching Professionals

HOW IT WORKS

1 PAY the annual dues for your 2019 Golf Trial Membership.

2 ENJOY the 2019 golf season with FULL member access and privileges.

3 At the end of the 2019 golf season, CONVERT to a full Active Membership!

OPEN TO GLENCOE CLUB ACTIVE, HOUSE & SOCIAL MEMBERS. TRIAL MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE UNTIL MAY 1, 2019 OR UNTIL SOLD OUT. For more information, please contact: Lisa Rosengarten, Membership & Marketing Manager lrosengarten@glencoe.org / 403-240-7395

GOLF CLUB FEATURES 45 Championship Holes ...

World Class Practice Facility ...

Expert Teaching Professionals ...

Excellent Food and Beverage Services ...

Fully Stocked Golf Shop ...

Recognized for Environmental Excellence

Introducing

2019 Golf Trial Memberships ONE SEASON OF FULL PRIVILEGES

by Lisa Rosengarten, Golf Membership & Marketing Manager

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that is required is the annual membership dues and a small administration fee. This administration fee would then be credited back towards the membership entrance fee upon converting to full membership.

As we look to fulfil our mission of ‘Creating Exceptional Experiences’, we are pleased to announce that members of The Glencoe Club will be offered a onetime, one-season trial membership at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club. Those that would like to take advantage of this offer will have full use of all the facilities for the 2019 golf season and would not be required to pay the entrance fee. All

The Forest The Forest 18-hole, continuous loop course, is designed in the great traditions of the Scottish courses and other 18-hole courses such as Cypress Point, Pebble Beach and Pine Valley. This quiet lowland walk is sure to challenge the best player and please the member who wants to play a full round, filled with fun and strategy.

There is a unique mix of holes... straightaways, doglegs left and right and over hill and dale. The player will find holes in the pine forest and open meadow, holes over rocks, creeks, ponds and will undoubtedly find a great variety of shotmaking challenges. In 2018, our Forest Course was ranked 56/100 best courses in Canada by SCOREGolf!

ince 1984, The Glencoe Golf & Country Club has welcomed all generations of family to enjoy our world-class Practice Facility, 45-holes of varied golf terrain and all of the amenities and unique events we offer throughout the season. With extensive programming for all members, international affiliate club partnerships, superb social celebrations and no food and beverage minimums, The Glencoe Golf & Country Club offers a one of a kind golf club experience in Alberta.

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The Meadows Featuring the Lakes, Slopes and Bridges Nines, another 27 holes await the player on the shorter, gentle Meadows which will challenge beginners and experienced players alike. It has interesting terrain with more elevation change to capture the attention of both the thinking and beginner player. The newest addition to this magnificent course is the environmental masterpiece known as the Bridges Nine, which winds down a wonderful valley next to the Elbow River and back.

Both these beautiful challenging courses, The Forest and The Meadows, were crafted with great love and care, leaving an unforgettable impression on all who play there.

Practice Facility Practice makes perfect! Whether you are coming off a lesson or need to work on your short game to win that last hole, our world-class Practice Facility is a great way to warm up or develop new skills.

Lessons, camps and clinics The goal of the Teaching Centre is to provide professional golf instruction and programs to members of The Glencoe Golf & Country Club. All aspects of golf including long game, short game, mental game and course management are covered through the various teaching programs.

These programs cater to all golfers from the beginner to the advanced player. Our professional staff utilize state-of-the-art teaching equipment and have many years of teaching experience.

Dining Enjoy the view from our dining rooms, patios and lounge overlooking the golf course with the Rocky Mountains on the horizon. Our outdoor patios are two of the best that Calgary has to offer.

Here, you and your family can enjoy our delicious menu offerings while soaking up the sun. Our menus offer a wide variety of seasonal items plus traditional offerings that ensure everyone in your group finds something they love. In addition to our full menu, we have a feature menu that changes frequently and allows us to expand our culinary abilities and stay up on the current food trends. Of course, we offer our “Glencoe Signature” favourites that we make in-house and share between both Clubs.

Social life The social life at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club is as rich as it is varied. For many of our members, our Club provides a base, a sanctuary for themselves, family and close friends. From a game of bridge, an after-round cool beverage, to shopping in our fully stocked Golf Shop, the Club is here for you. Perhaps you would like to entertain out-of-town guests in our fine dining room, once again your every need is anticipated and served with pride by our attentive staff.

One of our most celebrated activities, arguably is what we feel is one of Canada’s finest and most complete Junior golf programs. This is a great experience that helps our young people grow, compete and learn how to play this lifetime game of golf.

2019 TRIAL MEMBERSHIP DUES Principal $4,617 Associate $2,309 (25 – 36 years)

Intermediate $1,579 (18 – 24 years) Plus administration fee If you have friends outside of the Glencoe family interested in full memberships, please contact Lisa Rosengarten.

Sign up today! Limited memberships are offered on a first come, first serve basis and will be available for purchase until May 1, 2019 or until sold out. This offer is open to all Active, House and Social Members who have not previously held a membership at the GG&CC. Unfortunately, Special House and NonResident members are not eligible. A

Welcome Lisa Rosengarten Lisa joins The Glencoe Golf & Country Club as our new Membership & Marketing Manager.

Born and raised in Calgary, Lisa spent most of her free time on the golf course (as a member of Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club) or in a hockey rink. As Lisa continued to succeed in both sports, she was recruited to play collegiate NCAA hockey and golf

at Elmira College in Elmira, NY. She graduated from Elmira in 2010 with an Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration and specializations in Marketing and Management.

Lisa then graduated in 2012 with a Master’s in Organizational Leadership and Performance Technology from Potsdam State University in Potsdam, NY. While attending Potsdam and

completing her Master’s, Lisa also held the position of Assistant Coach of the Women’s Hockey team.

Upon completing her schooling and returning from New York, Lisa spent five years at Hockey Calgary, with four of those years holding the title, Manager of Marketing, Communications, Events and Sponsorships. Lisa is sure to be a great addition!

For more information on the 2019 Golf Trial Memberships or full memberships, please contact Lisa at lrosengarten@glencoe.org or 403-240-7395.

Ciara Glendon Food & Beverage Manager 403-287-4173 cglendon@glencoe.org

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Cocktails are all the rage right now.

Whether it’s a classic Manhattan or one with a twist, people are flocking to enjoy cocktails and it’s about more than the drink.

Cocktail making is an art. Shaking, stirring and mixing, bartenders put on a show while making these lively drinks.

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We have enhanced our cocktail offerings with a new Cocktail Menu. It also has a seasonal feature created by one of our team. Be sure to drop by The Pub or Sports Lounge for a round.

Cocktails have been around for a while.

In 1806, The Balance and Columbian Repository of Hudson, New York, pinned down the meaning of the word, writing: “…a cocktail is a stimulating liquor composed of any kind of sugar, water and bitters.”

GLENCOE SPICY SMOKEY CAESAR 1.5oz Eau Claire Vodka Smokey Mesquite Worcestershire tabasco, clamato celery and cajun-salted rim

Back then, industrialization and the rise of travel led to the creation of some of the classic cocktails we love today. Bartenders also started using ice at that time. In New York, it had to be imported, which was a tricky venture. Once they had it figured out though, cocktail culture exploded… at least until Prohibition.

During Prohibition, many bartenders went abroad and found new inspiration.

At the end of the ban, they brought back new and exciting cocktail recipes from places like Polynesia. These recipes often featured rums. Today, they feature a wide range of spirits. Experimentation continues to rule the cocktail scene today, with busy bars announcing craft cocktails from star bartenders.

Cocktails have made stylish appearances in James Bond movies and TV series like Mad Men. It even inspired the “cocktail dress” which women wore when headed out to a cocktail party. Now you do not have to be in a certain type of attire to enjoy a cocktail, you merely need to be open to testing and trying various spins on the classics until you find your favourite.

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Rim a classic double rocks glass with c elery and cajun salt. Fill glass half with ice, add 1.5oz Eau Claire Vodka and 0.5oz Smokey Mesquite Worcestershire. Add 2 dashes of tabasco, fill glass with clamato.

OLD FASHIONED 1.5oz Bulleit Bourbon splash Pineau de Charentes Angostura Bitters amber raw sugar, flamed orange rind In a classic double rocks glass muddle sugar and 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters. Add 1 ice block.

Pour splash of Pineau de Charentes and 1.5oz Bulleit Bourbon. Flame a large orange rind over drink and garnish. Stir with bar spoon.

MANHATTAN 1.5oz Crown Royal 1oz Siderit Vermouth Angostura Bitters, Black Cherry Bitters, brandy-soaked cherry Fill a mixing glass with 1 scoop of ice.

Add 1.5oz Crown Royal, 1oz Siderit Vermouth, 1 dash Angostura Bitters and 1 dash Black Cherry Bitters.

Stir until chill. Strain and pour into cocktail coupe. Garnish with brandysoaked cherry.

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AFFILIATED CLUBS

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.

All affiliated clubs require a letter of introduction sent by a Glencoe representative. 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 affiliated clubs outside of Canada 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. ●

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AFRICA Cape Town: Kelvin Grove Club Johannesburg: The Wanderers Club (Accommodation at Protea Hotel Wanderers)

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The University Club of New York

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he 1865 Charter of The University Club of New York states the organization’s purpose as “the promotion of Literature and Art by establishing and maintaining a Library, Reading Room and Gallery of Art.” The Club has remained committed to this mission, to put it mildly.

Today, it boasts the world’s largest and finest club library!

The University Club of New York has evolved since 1865 to offer much more than literature and art. Fine dining, luxurious accommodations, a variety of social events and extensive athletic facilities now set it apart. With unparalleled service to members, it’s widely recognized as New York City’s premier social club.

The clubhouse is the fourth home of the Club and the first created specifically for it by Charles F. McKim of the architectural firm McKim, Mead & White.

Opened in 1899, it was designed by McKim in Mediterranean Revival Italian Renaissance Palazzo style (a reflection of the Club’s enhanced status as the Gilded Age of the 19th Century wound down).

Today, the Club hosts one of New York’s great private art collections, with works by celebrated American painters such as Gilbert Stuart and Childe Hassam. Facilities also include the following: squash (seven singles and one doubles court with professional staff to arrange matches for you), gym facilities, billiards, backgammon, reading room, library, tap room, 97 guest rooms, numerous dining facilities and private dining/meeting rooms. The Main Dining Room on the seventh floor is particularly impressive. With its Venetian Oak panelling, it offers formal breakfasts, lunches, dinners and a top-notch wine list. The Tap Room on the second-floor features casual lunches and dinners and is a key meeting place for regulars.

The University Club is an official New York City landmark, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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AFFILIATED CLUB FEATURE

THE UNIVERSITY CLUB OF NEW YORK 1 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019, USA p: +1 212-247-2100 www.universityclubny.org

Location The Club is located at 54th & 5th, right in the heart of New York City. It’s close to 5th Avenue shopping and a short walk to Central Park, Hell’s Kitchen, the Theatre District and Times Square.

Services Accommodation, dining, a world-class library, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, squash and banquet venues.

Dress Code Male members and guests are required to wear jackets, dress shirts and ties. Female members and guests must wear clothing that meets similar standards. The dress code adds to the ambiance of the Club, taking visitors back to more elegant times. There’s no better way to fully experience the charms of The University Club than to dress up and take a friend or partner to eat in the Main Dining Room!

INTERACTIVE CULINARY EXPERIENCE The Interactive Culinary Experience is a fun and dynamic way to learn more about cooking.

Members joined Sous Chef Matthew Liesemer and Stefan Armand as they demonstrated how to craft a three-course French Fusion meal.

Members were greeted with a French 75 cocktail and sat by the open kitchen in the Grille Room to learn more about the meal they were about to enjoy. Later, all the guests sat at a decorated table inspired by the latest in event decor trends as they dined on the main course. The night was filled with lots of great tips and tricks for the kitchen and much laughter and fun.

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SPARKLING JAZZ EVENT The Sparkling Jazz Event on January 25, 2019 in the Grille Room was a successful event with members and guests enjoying the smooth jazz stylings of Johnny Summers.

Johnny is a multi-talented musician, composer and arranger with boundless ability and stage appeal. Versatility, distinction and excellence are foremost attributes and his clever yet natural approach to both life and music offers a unique experience at every performance and with every project.

This event was no exception with

the subtle background crooning of Johnny accompanied by pianist and horn. While the duo played, guests enjoyed sparkling wine from around the globe with Prosecco from Italy, Sekt from Germany, Cava from Spain, California Sparkling, Champagne and Rose Cremant from the Loire Valley. To accompany the music and wine, we served fresh shucked oysters with complimenting condiments along with other tasty morsels throughout the event.

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The Legacy Project Get to know some lifelong Glencoe members as they share their memories and love of the Club.

Channarong (Chan) Ratanaseangsuang, Jamie Paulson & Jim Powell Badminton has been a huge part of The Glencoe Club throughout its history. There are few in the badminton circle who are not familiar with the names Channarong Ratanaseangsuang, Jamie Paulson and Jim Powell.

All three of these men shaped the Club in their own way.

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han was a Badminton Professional for just over 40 years at The Glencoe Club after being one of the top players in the world. Jamie Paulson was a star player who won Commonwealth medals and competed around the world before retiring from the competitive side of sport and eventually serving as the President of the Club. Jim Powell started as a Badminton Professional and worked his way up to CEO of The Glencoe Club and had a huge impact on the way badminton was played and taught. Along with Dave Folinsbee, who passed away a few years ago, these three men were so impactful on the badminton program and still enjoy playing the game today. It was an amazing experience to have the three of them sit down together to talk about their journey through sport and the history of the Club.

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For the full video interview, please visit glencoe.org

THE CONVERSATION This is a transcript of part of the roundtable conversation with Beth Richardson, Badminton Professional: Beth I heard that when you came in, Jim, you brought more of a fitness component that was missing at the time.

Jim Yeah, Dave didn’t do any running or anything like that.

Jamie I wasn’t part of the program until you came.

Jim That’s right. Well, there wasn’t a program. Dave Folinsbee was the tennis and badminton Professional at the Club here. When I came, I worked with him on badminton until the spring. Then he became the tennis instructor all summer.

I carried on the badminton during the summer. That was the first time they played (organized badminton) all summer.

Jamie That was the first time anybody in the country played in the summer! Even in Denmark and other countries, they’d play in the summer. I have quite a bit to thank

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for in that and I’ll say Jim designed a program starting in the summer that changed badminton in the country forever. We didn’t have a lot of junior players of any great talent at the time, so Jim had to draw on our senior members.

He started that summer camp in the summer of 1960...

Jim 1963!

Jamie …and he had all the kids that wanted to play come out. It was five days a week.

We played three times a day. The first day, he said, “Okay everybody, hit 1,800 clears.” By the end of that, everybody’s hand was bleeding and raw. But he got all the senior members to come out and play with us. So, the junior members weren’t just playing by themselves. And everybody loved it. I sure did. By the next year, the Glencoe players, then Calgary, then Alberta players won every national junior championship for 15 years!

Jim That was funny. Folinsbee sent you home, didn’t he? Because you weren’t holding your racquet right or something.

Jamie That was before. That was the night the Club burned down.

“Serving on the Board was a delightful six years for me.

I was President during the 60th Anniversary of The Glencoe Club which was in 1991 and it was a really enjoyable night.” ~ Jamie Paulson

1965 Chan Ratanasaengsuang

Chan (to Jim) What year did you come here?

Jim 1963.

1968 Jamie Paulson

Jamie There were two facilities open: skating and badminton. The girls’ locker room was behind a large curtain and Food & Beverage consisted of vending machines.

The whole Pro Shop was where the Badminton Office is now. Jim came out and what I remember is that he wore shorts. We never had a pro that didn’t wear long pants and a cable-knit sweater!

That was Folinsbee! And Jim came out and he had legs and no pants and ran around. It was a shock to us all. I was about 12 or 13 at the time.

1974 Jamie Paulson Wins Gold Medal at Commonwealth Games

Chan Ratanaseangsuang and Jim Powell

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Here are some more comment highlights made by each of the interviewees:

somebody that long and still be able to sit down and talk without any problems!”

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On Jamie’s persistence in getting him to play “Jamie always wanted to play seven days a week, sometimes one or two times a day.

I said, “Jamie, I just beat you so badly this morning!” He said, “I have a new idea how to play against you.” I said “No, no, no. That’s okay. My car won’t start.

It’s too cold.” He said, “No problem, Chan.” Ten minutes later he’s at my place, honking. “Chan, let’s go! The car’s warm.

Let’s go!” One thing about Jamie: He always found a way to get you to come out and play with him. He would never leave you alone.”

About Chan’s gold medal in Thailand “They put you (Chan) in a camp that was probably worse than the restaurant you were working in… and you trained every day and you won the gold medal in the Asian Cup! Then you came here in ‘67... and Jim hired you in ‘67 full-time.”

Getting hired at the Glencoe “During the summer, after college, I worked in a Chinese restaurant for a week. I said, “No fun! No fun!” Then I remembered Folinsbee had said, “If you ever want to work in badminton, give me a call.” So, I called him. He said, “Come up! You can be a coach at The Glencoe Club.” I said, “I don’t know how to coach.” He said, “You don’t have to coach. Just play with the members.” I played with Jamie and a whole bunch of good juniors. I enjoyed it so much they talked me into coming here to work fulltime. That’s how I came to The Glencoe Club. That was 1966.”

Getting a visa “I remember at that time, Canadians didn’t have an embassy in Thailand. It was an office in the British Embassy.

Then I had problems getting a visa to come to Canada. So Folinsbee and Jim called somebody in Ottawa.”

Badminton and friendship “It’s amazing that I’ve known you 50 years. Over 50 years. We’re still family, we still play badminton, we still talk like in the old days. It’s amazing. What a wonderful feeling to be able to know 34 glencoe.org

The Glencoe Club, a cut above “We’re really lucky. I’ve been in most of the clubs in North America. The Glencoe Club attracts talent like Channarong because they see it’s a cut above most of the other sports clubs. It is a sports club.

It’s a family sports club. It’s not a social club. There are many clubs— specially in Toronto and Montreal—which are social clubs first, sports clubs second. And that’s never the way it’s been positioned at the Glencoe.”

Sports committee direction “It’s based on—I don’t need to tell you this—but it’s based on its committee system of management, not on the board system. The committees are responsible for running the various disciplines.

They have a Board member represented to them or seconded to them. But the committees are involved people from that sport and they run the sport in that environment. The Board makes decisions but it’s rare—and you would know better than I, Jim—rarely would a Board overrule a committee recommendation.

And that’s why it’s so well run and the sports themselves are independent.”

Travel to China “In one stadium in Beijing we played for 50,000 people… And they (the Chinese) had not seen many white people. When we walked in the streets, we’d attract a huge crowd. When we went to a department store, they had to close the store!”

Jim Powell, Bert Fergus, Chan Ratanaseangsuang

Kelly Kirkpatrick, Chan Ratanaseangsuang with Anthea Poon

1963 Gary Cutmore, Kay Emmett, Marjorie Hood and Jamie Paulson

1984 Denyse Julien, Chan Ratanaseangsuang and Linda Cloutier

1984 Jim Powell, Vara Sukanake, Dave Anderson and Chan Ratanaseangsuang

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Policy decisions “The Board did what boards should do.

They made policy decisions rather than direction and they left most of it up to us. Which we were fortunate in doing and hopefully we didn’t let them down too often.”

Becoming the head pro “What happened here is that when I came, I was Dave’s assistant and I was supposed to go to university. He called me early, would I come up here and help him because the Club had burned down and now that they were starting to play again, nobody had any racquets. We had to string hundreds of racquets. We had 800 people playing on a regular basis.

Organized play: 600 kids and 200 adults.

It was just incredible. He was bogged under. So, I come and help him and what happens is Mr. Aikin (who was the manager) died. They moved up Roger Banks and Dave moved into his spot and then I got Dave’s spot and then I became the head pro. Then Channarong came after that.”

Chan’s immigration to Canada “They say (regarding immigration) you have to advertise across the country to make sure that there’s not a Canadian that can do the job that you’ve set out to do. We said to them, “We know that.

We don’t have to advertise or anything.

We know nobody in Canada is going to come close to beating this guy. So the guy (official) went to work for us and did get it through. And it worked out pretty well.”

On hosting the world championships “I put together a bid to host that world championship. Dave Folinsbee suggested it to us. He wasn’t here anymore... and I said “Why not?” ...only India, Holland and some other country bid against us.

Anyways, we hosted it!” A

1968 Jamie Paulson

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Jim Powell with Chan Ratanaseangsuang

1964 Jamie Paulson with Ron Southern

1965 Betty Agnew with Jamie Paulson

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The Glencoe Club was the proud host of the 2019 Yonex Canadian National Badminton Championships that ran January 30 to February 2.

by Beth Richardson, Badminton Professional

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e had four amazing days of badminton that showcased top talent from across the country.

Through the generosity of many sponsors, a $20,000 prize purse was built to hand out to the very deserving top three individuals/teams in all disciplines.

A prize purse of this kind is very unusual in Canadian Badminton and the players and the badminton community were extremely grateful.

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MEDAL WINNERS: Men’s Singles 1 2 3

Brian Yang Jason Ho-Shue Imran Wadia

Women’s Singles 1 2 3

Michelle Li Brittany Tam Talia Ng

Men’s Doubles 1 2

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Jason Ho-Shue / Nyl Yakura Joshua Hurlburt-Yu / Duncan Yao Toby Ng / BR Sankeerth

Women’s Doubles 1 2 3

Rachel Honderich / Kristin Tsai Michelle Li / Talia Ng Catherine Choi / Josephine Wu

Mixed Doubles 1

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Joshua Hurlburt-Yu / Josephine Wu Ty Lindeman / Rachel Honderich Nyl Yakura / Kristin Tsai

Notable in the medal winners is Imran Wadia who came third in the Men’s Singles and who trains at The Glencoe Club. Well done, Imran!

Badminton Canada also handed out their annual awards for the top players of the year and the Fair Play Awards for the tournament. One of our own players was the recipient of the Female Fair Play Award. Congratulations Emily Chan!

The big presentations of the evening were the inductions into the Badminton Canada Hall of Fame for Jamie Paulson and Jim Powell. They were both so deserving of this honour. The Glencoe Club owes so much to them! They join Channarong Ratanaseangsuang who was among the first to be inducted years ago. Jim was inducted in the “Builder” category and Jamie was inducted as an “Athlete.”

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Jamie Paulson, Anil Kaul and Jim Powell

Jamie Paulson, Channarong Ratanaseangsuang, Roger Thompson and Rick Simonton

Cara Bonney Barr with Kyleigh O’Donoghue

Joe Mornisette with Mike Powell

Mike Kryczka, Richard and Lesley Chisholm with Brian Johnson

Jim and Penny Powell with Terry Griffin and Mike Powell

Paula Sceviour, Emily Chan and Ian Langden

Paul Staudz with Ken Poole

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An Interview with

Mike Kryczka Mike has been a fixture around the badminton courts since he was a child. He competed as a youth and continues to do so as an adult. There are many in the badminton family at the Glencoe who call him “Mr. Badminton” as he has so much enthusiasm for the sport and the people who play it. His latest badminton project was starting a group that plays on Saturday afternoons. This group has grown, largely thanks to his efforts and his willingness to be inclusive to all who enjoy the game. Mike has a big heart and we are so thankful that he is part of our Club!

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Ashley Mohtadi, Ted Irwin, Mike Kryczka and Richard Lennard

How old were you when you started badminton?

I started comparatively late: nine years old (ha ha). My friend and neighbour (Pat Murphy) and I were sitting around one day when he suggested we try something new, so we rented a few of the old Yonex Slim Stainless (racquets) and tried it out.

I really owe him a big thanks!

Was there a particular reason that badminton became part of your life?

From day one, badminton was just such an intriguing, thrilling and truly enjoyable game to play. Every rally offers something new and exciting. From kids’ ladders to junior tournaments, men’s leagues and masters, badminton­­—and the badminton community­­—is fun! It seems to promote enduring friendships.

Who was your first coach?

My first coach was Channarong, a lifelong inspiration and mentor to many of us.

Are there any particular memories of playing badminton as a child at The Glencoe Club that stand out for you?

The Junior Ladder run by Pat Burgess was a blast! We never wanted to miss the Christmas Tournament. Taking the bus to our first tourney in Regina was memorable (and long). Then there was the Pan Am trip to Manhattan Beach, California. We visited Universal Studios and our billets found it strange we played badminton as they thought we lived in igloos!

Mike Kryczka, Karen Torstenson, Aine and David Humble

You have become an ambassador for the sport at the Club. For example, you have started a very successful Saturday afternoon group that plays almost every week.

You were on the Committee for the 2012 Manulife National Badminton Championships that were hosted by The Glencoe Club. You also chaired the 2019 Yonex Canadian National Badminton Championships.

What is it in you that makes you such a great leader within the badminton community?

Not sure I consider myself a leader but I do have a lot of passion for badminton and the people involved. I enjoy participating and promoting our great sport, even if that means just sending an email or talking to some young person about it. A lot of us love the game. The more that enjoy it, the better! Many of us have really benefitted in other aspects of life by the virtues that badminton and our coaches taught us, such as respect, commitment, hard work and balance.

These are invaluable.

What is it about the sport of badminton that appeals to you?

Badminton is just super fun and it’s a social game too! It brings people together and inspires laughter and camaraderie.

Badminton involves both mind and body, demanding stealth tactics, dexterity, cardio fitness and strategy. Not many activities require such a high level of concentration, hand/eye coordination, quick reflexes and deception. It keeps you in the moment, which can be therapeutic too.

Mike Kryczka, David & Aine Humble and Lisa Bridges

Wolfram Worster, Bill Johnston and Mike Kryczka

How did you get the nickname Machoman?

Ha ha! I had a few other names growing up but that one came recently from some players in the men’s league who were intent on comparing badminton to pro wrestling. That’s not a good analogy, except there are certainly a bunch of characters in both. We have fun with each other and most players have some handle/ nickname. I better leave it at that!

I know you’re in charge of the music on Saturdays. What are key elements to putting together the perfect playlist?

Brian J (co-DJ) and I: We try to cover multiple genres (although I do get stuck in the 80s) with a good beat and bass rhythm to accentuate the movements and mood of people playing a great game, getting some exercise and having a good time. No sad songs or ballads! Brian J calls it Adult Alternative music! So it needs to be upbeat, smooth and dynamic, all at once. It should make the players feel good and complement the badminton. A

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Daryl Selby, Andrew Schnell, Danielle Letourneau and Nick Matthew

World Champ puts on World-Class Squash Weekend Glencoe’s Squash World Class initiative put on a sold-out success story when Nick ‘the Wolf’ Matthew OBE* hit our courts. Nick is three-time World Champion and ex-World #1 player. He’s widely regarded as the top player from the most recent generation.

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efore retiring a few months ago, Nick won the prestigious British Open or “Wimbledon of Squash” three times. Over the course of his remarkable career he also won three Commonwealth Games gold medals and three World Team Championships, competing for England. In light of these achievements, The Glencoe Club was extremely fortunate to have the pleasure of his company for—you guessed it— three days!

We also invited the extremely gifted Englishman, Daryl ‘Bobby Dazzler’ Selby (WR9*), to the Club on the Friday to join Nick in putting on a truly worldclass show for our members.

The festivities kicked off with Daryl and Nick treating a select group to a Play

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David Duncalf Head Squash Professional 403-287-4181 dduncalf@glencoe.org

the G.O.A.T. (“Greatest Of All Time”) clinic in which adult members had the opportunity to take a shot at beating the two squash superstars.

Shortly after, the sold-out crowd flooded in for the main event, our G.O.A.T. Watch Exhibition Evening. Nick and Daryl were introduced to the crowd with their doubles partners—­Glencoe members and current Canadian National Champions— Danielle Letourneau and Andrew Schnell.

Thereafter we witnessed one of the most entertaining and fast-paced games ever seen at the Glencoe. You couldn’t tell where the ball was going to go next!

After a short rest, Daryl and Nick went head-to-head in a best-of-five match.

Nick, being the better-known of the two, began the evening as the crowd favourite.

It wasn’t long, however, before the tide

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turned. The spectators were so dazzled by the Dazzler’s grit, they did an about-face. In Game 4, with Nick up two games to one, they began chanting for Daryl to come back! Such were the roars for the underdog you could feel the momentum shift! Daryl beat the ex-World Champion and forced Game 5. His heroics were in vain, however, as he lost narrowly to his England teammate in a nail-biting final game.

The audience was more than happy with the exhilarating battle, after which, they were invited to ask the players questions… and they weren’t all squash-related!

To cap off a special evening, Glencoe’s Food & Beverage Department put on a fantastic spread for all to enjoy while members had the opportunity to mingle with the players.

Nick Matthew and Daryl Selby

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Daryl Selby, Danielle Letourneau, Andrew Schnell and Nick Matthew

The following morning it was the Juniors turn to be awestruck as they turned up bright and early for a twoday performance camp with one of the best players on the planet. The quality of the sessions was in a class of its own and the effort of the juniors exemplary. They were rewarded with the chance to try to win one rally against Nick that they’d remember for the rest of their lives (ask them how they did)!

In all, it was an inspirational three days for everyone involved. A huge thank you goes out to our Committee, staff helpers, members and supporters. Squash World Class is going to be talked about for years to come!

Danny Shannon, Nick Matthew, Susie King, Daryl Selby, Mike Knapp and David Duncalf

“Thanks again for an amazing weekend, I had an awesome time. Please thank the members and juniors for helping make it such a memorable weekend.

The hospitality shown to me was secondto-none. I was incredibly impressed with the attitude shown by all the juniors and the positive atmosphere across the Club as a whole. I look forward to visiting again in the future.” ~ Nick Matthew A *OBE: Order of the British Empire. “The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry, rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organisations, and public service outside the civil service.” ~ Wikipedia ** WR9: World Ranking

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THANK YOU to all of our members who helped make Project Angel a success this year. To all the departments who hosted their fabulous events, your time and efforts were greatly appreciated. We are proud to share the final numbers for funds raised for our charity of choice, Avenue 15.

2018

PROJECT ANGEL $2725

CURLING SUPER SPARE

POINSETTIAS & SUCCULENTS

$1487 $2695

CHILDREN’S ART SALE

BRIDGE DONATIONS

$1439 $1208 PRO SHOP SPIN TO WIN

OMA CARD SALE & HELPING HANDS

$850 $3075

CARDIO TENNIS RUSH & CRUSH

$6456

CASH DONATIONS

$249

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FESTIVE SWEATER DAY

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$2560

FITNESS PUNISHMENT CHALLENGE

$20,044

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GIFT CARDS

TOQUES

MITTENS

(TOTAL VALUE $711)

$22,744 BEFORE EXPENSES OF $2700

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Enjoy the Elbow Park Tennis Club This Summer!

Owned by the Elbow Park Community and operated by The Glencoe Club, Elbow Park Tennis Club (EPTC) strives to provide extraordinary experiences for our members.

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lbow Park Tennis Club is a great place to spend the warmer seasons in Calgary. Here, you’ll enjoy a welcoming community and a serene location. It’s also a great place to bring a prospective client, friend or visiting relative. It’s a fun way for kids to get out of the house and be active. Our programs are perfect for skill sets of all levels. There are lessons, clinics, tournaments and events throughout the summer for all to enjoy.

Back in 2001, The Glencoe Club partnered with the Elbow Park Residents Association to oversee the operations of EPTC. Since day one, The Glencoe Club employee Radu Carabelea has been the expert on setting up and maintaining the courts. In his 17-year tenure at EPTC, 46 glencoe.org

he has trained many of the Elbow Park Attendants to keep the courts in pristine condition (some say they’re the best-kept in the city) and to ensure that your tennis experience is always exceptional.

staff ensuring it’s immaculate and well-stocked with refreshments for you to enjoy. Finally, at the end of the day, the courts are swept and groomed again, then given a nice shower (by the sprinkler system)!

Here’s how our current clay court guru, Radu, spends his hours in the pre-season: He begins by carrying 112 bags of clay weighing 50 pounds each out onto the courts. Fun. Next, he empties the bags and then spreads and grooms the clay. After that, he hammers 2,000 nails into the lines that mark the boundaries of the five courts.

Maybe you’re in training to become a great clay court player (the next Rafael Nadal, perhaps)? If not, and you just want to spend a beautiful, sunny day getting active outside with your family or friends, EPTC is the place to be!

Once the season is underway, the courts are swept, groomed and rolled each morning.

The lines are cleaned. The Clubhouse is, too, with the

For more information about our membership rates, programs and events, please visit the EPTC website at eptc.ws or contact our Elbow Park Administrator at eptc@glencoe.org. A

Connor Rodewald Athletics Administrator 403-287-4113 crodewald@glencoe.org

FOR A BIT OF HISTORY: Clay courts were first created in 1880 in Cannes, France, by brothers Ernest and William Renshaw.

They were having trouble keeping their grass courts in good shape. They found that the hot sun was scorching them.

This was not ideal for playing conditions, so they crushed some clay pots into a fine powder and brushed it across the courts. This was a first.

Voila: Clay courts!

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PICKLEBALL PRIMER! Looking for a fun activity to try this summer? Come play pickleball at The Glencoe Club. Grab a friend (or three) and learn this fast-paced sport. All levels and abilities are welcome!

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Jane Ross Recreation Administrator 403-243-2506 ext. 330 jross@glencoe.org

ickleball originated on Bainbridge Island, Washington in 1965 when three friends­—Joel Pritchard, William Bell and Barney McCallum—wanted to create a new summer activity for their children. It’s thought the game is named after the Pritchard’s family dog, Pickles, who often chased the stray balls. Although it started as a casual family game, pickleball has grown tremendously in popularity since its rules were formalized in the mid-1970s.

Getting started: The basics You play pickleball on a badminton-sized court. The nets are lower, though, similar to those used for tennis. It can be played with either two players (singles) or four (doubles). Players use lightweight wooden paddles to volley a plastic wiffle ball across the net. The goal is to score on your opponent until you reach a total of 11 or more points with a lead of at least two points.

Tips and tricks: • The middle of the net is lower than the sides. Keep that in mind when serving or returning shots.

• Set yourself up for forehand shots and hit to your opponent’s backhand.

• Get to the net as fast as possible and try to keep your opponent away from it.

• Be prepared for any shot by standing in the ready position with knees bent, feet hip-width apart and your paddle between your legs.

Pickleball courts will be available for member use starting May 13, 2019. Refer to the Sports Brochure for information on Beginner and Intermediate Pickleball Clinics, Pickleball Ladder and Pick-Up Pickleball. A

GLENCOE PICKLEBALL RULES Serve Position The server must stand behind the back line and serve underhand, with the paddle crossing the waist line.

Serve The serve must land diagonally in the opponent’s service court, alternating from the right and left between the short service line and the end of the court.

Double Bounce The receiving team must let the serve bounce and the serving team must let the return of the serve bounce before playing it.

After the two bounces have occurred, the ball can either be volleyed or played off the bounce.

Scoring A player can only score when serving. A point is counted if the opponent makes a mistake such as hitting it out of bounds, not honouring the Double Bounce rule, or letting it bounce twice on their court before returning the ball.

No-volley Zone A player cannot volley a ball while standing within the No-volley Zone (the space between the net and the short service line).

Game A winner is determined when a player or team has 11 points and leads the opponent by at least two points. Matches are two out of three games.

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ARE YOU… New to the game?

Replacing an existing racquet?

Ready for a new racquet?

If you answered yes to any of the above, The Glencoe Pro Shop can help!

Try Before You Buy Demo Program can be your next step.

• We offer a wide selection of racquets for tennis, badminton and squash to “test drive” before you buy • Available in a variety of sizes for the entire family • Demo rentals are available at an exceptionally low cost of $2 for 24 hours per rental See in-store for details.

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UPGRADE YOUR WARM-UP FOR PAIN-FREE RACQUET SPORTS Injuries are an unfortunate part of competitive sports. Striving for peak performance often means pushing your body toward its physical limitations.

Although they lack the physical contact of hockey or football, racquet sports like badminton, tennis and squash can be equally punishing. The combination of bending, lunging and twisting places incredibly high levels of force on muscles, tendons and joints. If your body isn’t capable of meeting these demands, it breaks down.

by Richard Gibney, BPE, CSCS, NCCP2 Personal Trainer/Strength Conditioning Specialist

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lthough there are some inherent risks with playing competitive sports, there are many things that people can do to reduce the likelihood of getting injured. Getting stronger, improving flexibility, increasing endurance and getting proper recovery will all help decrease injury potential. However, for the purpose of this article, I’m going to focus on an area that I feel will not only help prevent injuries but improve performance as well: the dynamic warm-up.

Prepare like you play For young athletes, the importance of warming up is often lost.

They just want to get out there and get going. For older athletes, the importance of warming up should become more obvious as the body doesn’t go from zero to sixty the way it once did, and avoiding an injury becomes more of a concern. However, whether you are young or old, you cannot expect to perform your best if you do not properly prepare your body to move.

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The term “warm-up” is actually somewhat limited. Movement is a very complex physical process, which involves all of the body’s systems. The more complex the movement, the more complex the involvement of these systems. For this reason, the term movement preparation, rather than “warm-up” more accurately describes the process of getting ready to move. Sport is dynamic; therefore, your preparation should be, too.

The four components of optimal movement preparation A well-designed movement preparation or dynamic warm-up should be systematic and relevant to the needs of the activity you’re about to do. Racquet sports require a high degree of stability, dynamic flexibility and the ability to coordinate movements at high speeds. The following sequence will address these needs and is broken up into four components: Activation, Dynamic Flexibility, Neural Activation and General Movement.

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Activation Wake up the muscles of your hips, core and torso so the right muscles are firing at the right times during the movements involved in the training session or activity.

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Dynamic Flexibility Actively open up your body and prepare it to move through the required ranges of motion.

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Neural Activation Activate your nervous system through a series of movements done at very high speeds and frequencies.

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General Movement More like your classic warm-up.

Increase blood flow and elevate the core temperature of your body.

1. ACTIVATION Perform each of these components once for the prescribed number of repetitions (reps) or length of time. a. Alternating Arm Reach Front Plank (five reps per side): Assume a normal front plank position on your elbows and toes. Take one elbow off the ground and reach one arm forward to full extension, hold briefly for one second then repeat on the other side.

Try not to rotate as you reach. b. Marching Glute Bridge (five reps per side): Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground as though you were going to do a sit-up. Squeeze your glutes and extend your hips up off the ground fully. Hold this position then bring one knee upward toward your waist without letting your hips drop or fall to the side. Slowly return your foot back to the ground and repeat on the other side. c. Bent-Over T (15 reps): Hinge forward at your hips, lowering your torso until it is parallel to the ground. Allow your arms to hang straight down toward the floor with your palms forward and your thumbs turned outward.

Raise your arms upward and out to the side until your hands are slightly higher than your torso. Squeeze your shoulder blades together for half a second, lower slowly then repeat.

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2. DYNAMIC FLEXIBILITY Do each of these components once for the prescribed number of reps or length of time. a. Knee Hug to Walking Lunge (three reps per side): Stand on one leg, grab the knee of your free leg and pull it upward as high as you can, then fall forward and step into a lunge on the leg you were just holding. Stand up then repeat the same action on the other side.

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b. Alternating Lateral Lunge (three reps per side): Stand with your feet together. Take a big step out to one side, squatting down and loading all your weight onto your outward leg. Both feet should be flat and facing forward. The non-lunging leg should be straight, creating a stretch in the inner thigh. c. Alternating Rotational Lunge (three reps per side): Very similar to the lateral lunge. Take a big lunge out to one side but this time turn your hips and feet outward in the direction you are lunging. As you step outward, turn your shoulders in the direction of your lunging leg, bringing your elbow toward your knee. d. Deep Lunge – Knee to Shoulder or “Spider-man” (three reps per side): Drop down into a deep forward lunge. Lower your torso as far as you can, placing your hands on the ground inside your front foot.

Your forward knee should be outside your shoulder on the same side. Hold briefly, then stand up and repeat on the other side

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Do each of these components once for the prescribed number of reps or length of time. a. Stationary One Inch Run (three seconds): Assume an athletic stance, feet shoulderwidth apart, knees and hips flexed and torso slightly tilted forward. Move your feet up down about an inch off the ground as fast you can. b. Side-to-Side Athletic Base (three seconds): Assume the same stance as the previous drill.

Shift both of your feet a few inches to the left and right as fast as you can. c. Rotational Athletic Base (three seconds): Again, set yourself up in an athletic stance.

Doing your best to maintain a shoulderwidth distance between your feet, rotate your hips and feet forward and backward as fast as possible.

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4. GENERAL MOVEMENT Do each of these components once for the prescribed number of reps, time or distance.

• Forward Jog: Run in place or around the space available for 20 – 30 seconds.

• High Knees: Run forward slowly about 5 – 10 metres while lifting your knees waist-high as fast as you can.

• Butt Kicks: Run forward slowly about 5 – 10 metes while kicking your heels up toward the back of your thigh or your glutes.

• Lateral Shuffle: Shuffle sideways 5 – 10 metres. Stay on the balls of your feet and try to cover the distance with as few shuffles as possible.

• Sport Specific Movement: Move around for 5 – 10 seconds, mimicking movements similar to your sport. Practice a particular footwork sequence for tennis or simulate a badminton or squash rally.

Professional tennis players will often take over an hour to warm up for a match, but few people have this much time.

This sequence, from beginning to end, is going to require a little more time and energy than jogging around a bit and hitting some balls, but it really shouldn’t take more than 10 minutes. After a little bit of practice and repetition, you’ll find yourself in a good flow and it may take even less time. It may still seem like a lot of time when you’re trying to sneak in some lunch-hour squash or rushing to cardio tennis, but it will be well worth it. Not only will your body perform better, but you’ll enter a more focused headspace.

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FUN FACTS • 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.

• 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.

• The Glencoe Club opened in 1931 with (then) state-of-the-art badminton courts.

• The fastest racquet sport in the world is badminton, with shuttlecock speeds reaching more than 200 miles per hour.

• Our walls are painted a darker colour so that it’s easier to see the shuttle during play.

• Our Badminton Professional, Ardy Wiranata, won a Silver Medal in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics in Men’s Singles.

• Our Badminton Professional, Bryan Moody, made the round of 16 at the 2000 Sydney Olympics in Men’s Doubles.

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HIIT

In the fitness world, trends seem to come and go by the year.

Every January brings a new list of the latest. For the past few years, High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has been on that list.

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hat’s interesting is that athletes have been doing HIIT for decades!

Anyone who participated in team sports Ken Clarke growing up likely Fitness Director did it. We called it 403-287-4169 wind sprints and kclarke@glencoe.org fartlek training back then. So, while athletes have enjoyed the benefits of this training for a while, mainstream health and fitness coaches are now encouraging people of all ages and abilities to try something new and jump on board!

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equal or longer periods of rest. Think 30 seconds to a minute of sprinting, followed by a minute or two of walking or slow jogging. Repeat this cycle for 10 minutes and you’ll have completed a HIIT workout. The same HIIT approach can involve tossing battle ropes or slamming a medicine ball for 30 seconds. You can do HIIT on a stationary bike or rower.

Find something you can do hard and perhaps even enjoy. Work hard for a brief interval and then rest or recover for a period. Repeat (for the prescribed number of times).

“We now have more than 10 years of data showing HIIT yields pretty much the exact same health and fitness benefits as long-term aerobic exercise. In some groups or populations, it works better than traditional aerobic exercise,” says Todd Astorino, Professor of Kinesiology at California State University, San

Marcos. He has published more than a dozen study papers on HIIT. Lack of time is one of the most common reasons people provide for not exercising.

The great thing about HIIT is that it’s very effective and very efficient.

One study of healthy but sedentary people found just one minute of HIIT performed three days a week for six weeks was enough to significantly improve blood sugar scores and aerobic capacity, both measures of physical fitness.

The study participants completed six 10-second bursts of cycling activity on a stationary bike (60 seconds total) with a one-minute break between bursts.

With warm-up and cool-down, the total workout time, start-to-finish, was 10 minutes. With HIIT, lack of time becomes an excuse, not a valid reason, for no exercise.

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Many people trying to lose weight are still hooked on the long, slow-duration training from the 70s and 80s. They’re working in the so-called aerobic fat burning zone. New research, however, finds that HIIT can outperform this traditional cardio approach when it comes to losing fat. A HIIT-induced surge in your body’s levels of growth hormones and other organic compounds “can increase fat-burning and energy expenditure for hours after exercise,” says study author Stephen Boutcher, Associate Professor of Medical Sciences at the University of New South Wales in Australia. You can exercise for a shorter period while producing fat-burning effects for hours after you finish. HIIT can work for a wide range of people. How you should practice it depends on your fitness level.

If you’re currently exercising and relatively fit, you can (most likely) add intense forms of HIIT to your workouts: sprint, use a climbing machine or throw medicine balls. There are many other options, too.

Exercise of any intensity switches on genes that encourage the growth of mitochondria, the power generators of the cells. It triggers the beneficial biological changes linked with physical fitness, says Astorino. “But to activate these genes with traditional cardiovascular exercises, you have to do fairly large or long bouts,” he says. With HIIT, very short bouts of training appear to switch on those genes.

HIIT is safe. In Norway, a research team led by Ulrik Wisløff (Professor and Head of CERG and K.G. Jebsen Centre for Exercise in Medicine) analyzed nearly 50,000 hours of HIIT data collected from cardiovascular disease patients. In seven years of data, Wisløff turned up just two instances of (non-fatal) cardiac arrest.

He says people with unstable angina or serious heart issues should speak with their doctor first, but in general, “it’s much more dangerous not to perform HIIT than to perform it,” he says. A

If you’re just starting out, alternate fast walking on a treadmill with slower walking. That may be the best way to integrate HIIT into your routine. Consult one of the fitness staff for certainty.

HIIT does not just work for the young, fit and healthy.

For people with heart disease looking to improve their cardiorespiratory fitness, it’s nearly twice as effective as (longer-duration) aerobic exercise such as running or cycling.

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Lighting Up the Butt The Gluteus Group plays an important role

by Suzette O’Byrne, Recreation Manager

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y dad has been active his whole life and at 83 years young, still teaches and participates in a Fit Fella Fitness Class three times a week at his seniors centre. When I saw him in April of last year, I was alarmed that he was bent at the hips and walking in a stooped position. My mom kept telling him to stand up straight, but I noticed it wasn’t his spine. Instead, he wasn’t fully extending at the hips.

I asked him what had changed since the last time I saw him and why he wasn’t using his butt to stand up straight?

He said he’d stopped the morning “callisthenic exercises” that had included bridges as he felt the Fit Fella classes were enough activity. I urged him to put them back into his daily routine. When I saw him again in June, I was happy to see he was standing taller.

Some of the common reasons for Gluteal Amnesia are extended seated position (sedentary lifestyle), tight hip flexors (causing reciprocal inhibition where a muscle on one side of a joint relaxes to accommodate a contraction on the other side of that joint), hamstringdominant activities such as running or cycling and sleeping posture (knees tucked in tight to the body for hours on end).

The more obvious signs: Posture folds at the hips as if someone is looking over a cliff and/or gait becomes shorter as the individual loses full extension at the hip.

Gluteal Amnesia (or “Dead Butt Syndrome”) is a very real condition—and often prevalent these days—thanks to our sedentary lifestyles, jobs that tie us to a desk or hamstring-heavy exercises like running or weightlifting.

We used to see individuals hunching over as they aged. This seems to be replaced to some extent now by this new posture.

A condition that can affect bodies of all ages, Gluteal Amnesia occurs when the gluteal muscles become lengthened and desensitized, not generating much force when you try to engage them. Common symptoms and side effects include posture and gait changes, pain in the lower back, hips or knees and increased activity in the lower back and hip flexors as they take over from the buttocks.

Typically, it’s the Gluteus Maximus that loses its ability to fire but often the Gluteus Medius or Minimus are affected.

More often than not, it’s one side that’s worse than the other. To see if this is a problem in your body, lay on your belly and alternate squeezing your left and right buttocks with your hands on your cheeks.

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on each? Now try standing and squeeze your cheeks together to fully extend the hips. If you feel a stretch in the front of the hips (hip flexors) or can’t figure out how to flex your buttocks at all, there’s a good chance you’ve acquired some degree of Gluteal Amnesia.

To re-engage the buttocks, it’s important to include hip flexor release poses and specific hip extension and external rotation exercises. Start by walking around with your hands on your buttocks and notice your activation from left to right. Try different gait lengths to see if you can feel your buttocks’ engagement at the end of each step. Then try the following exercises and repeat your gait analysis. Like reprogramming the VCR, sometimes you can feel a change after just one session.

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SCISSORS STRETCH over a ball or bolster • Lay on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.

• Lift your hips and place an exercise ball, foam roller or bolster under your pelvis (too low and it might shoot out; too high and it’s in your lower back).

• Pull your right knee toward your chest so your pelvis is in a posterior tilt.

• Extend your left leg fully to release the hip flexors on the front of it.

• Hold for 10 to 20 seconds per leg (do this twice).

• This gentle stretch can lengthen your hip flexors without tension.

SCORPION • Lay on your belly with your forearms under your forehead.

• Bend your right knee, then lift your right thigh off the ground and rotate it outwards, allowing your right foot to come across your body to the left.

• Turn your head to the right and keep both elbows on the ground (your hip can lift upwards).

• Do this three to four times per leg.

• This pose can activate your buttocks, hamstrings and lower back muscles while stretching and utilizing reciprocal inhibition on your hip flexors to turn them off.

HIP FLEXOR RELEASE pressing into a band • Lay on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.

• Place a yoga strap around your midthigh with your hands on your hip flexors at the top of your thighs (lift your feet off the ground to find the hip flexors if needed).

• Press your thighs outwards into the strap, using as much pressure as you can without activating your hip flexors.

• Do 10 to 15 repetitions with each exhale.

• This pose can reprogram your hip flexors to relax as you increase the strength in your gluteal muscles (specifically Gluteus Medius).

SIDE LAYING TADASANA • Lay on your side in a long position.

• Extend your top leg and bottom arm as far as you can until your waist lifts on the bottom side.

• Hold that position and lift your top leg a few inches to activate into the hip abductors.

• Take eight breaths per side.

• This pose activates the Gluteus Medius and Minimus on the side of your hip.

PRONE TREE • Lay on your belly with your forearms under your forehead.

• Bend your right knee to 90 degrees and place your foot on the back of your left knee to form a triangle.

Note: If you don’t have the range of motion to get into this position, it can be done laying on a bolster to help.

• Lift your right knee off the ground, keeping your back still.

• Do this eight to 10 times per leg.

• Keep the focus on the Gluteus Maximus external rotation in an extended position.

TWISTING BRIDGE • Lay on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.

• Press your hips up to the ceiling and fully extend them.

• Squeeze your shoulder blades together slightly and press the back of your forearms into the floor.

• Alternate activating your right and left buttocks and release the other side (your pelvis will twist right-to-left).

• Work to achieve full extension on the one side each time.

• Do 10 of these per side.

• This exercise balances any strength discrepancy and works to promote full range of motion at the hips.

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DID YOU KNOW?

WARRIOR III with foot reaching into wall • With your back to the wall, place your hands on a support to help get into position.

• Place one foot on the wall and fully extend your knee (you might need to adjust your position a few times to find the right distance).

• Square your pelvis (you should feel the activity in your standing hip and your foot on the wall should be vertical, not at 45 degrees).

• Ensure your lifted leg is fully activated and that it continues to press strongly into the wall.

• When you’re ready, take your hands off the support and reach your spine the opposite way.

• This exercise will integrate the activation and provide something to extend into (it’s not necessary for your leg to be fully horizontal; the length of your hamstring could prevent this, but it should be in line with your torso).

We now have an All Level Circuit class every Wednesday 4:15 – 4:55 pm.

It’s a great way to work out early and still be home in time for dinner!

Current research states that dancing is good for the brain. Join our Zumba class on Thursdays at 12 Noon, burn calories and support brain health!

Like a neglected partner in a relationship, the Gluteus Group needs to be brought back into the conversation, acknowledged and re-engaged. Take time to give it the attention it needs to ensure happy, healthy posture. Strong hips, a supportive low back and a properly balanced gait will support you throughout your life. A Suzette O’Byrne is an AFLCA Trainer of Fitness Leaders, Certified Yoga Therapist with the IAYT and Recreation Manager at The Glencoe Club.

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We offer 65 drop-in classes every week! Working out with others adds motivation and improves exercise retention!

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New Hiking Club for 2019 Every year, around this time, I get an extra boost of energy! Those long, dark, cold days begin to flip. The landscape transforms, budding with life and bursts of colour. Spring and summer in the Canadian Rockies are particularly exciting and special times. They’re our shortest, but perhaps our sweetest seasons. It’s time to make great use of those extra hours!

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ooking back on last summer, we had a great season. We ran outdoor team climbing camps and youth day camps. Our climbing teams were lucky to have a few extra climbing days at the end of their season, providing them with exposure to some new terrain.

We added a new week-long Outdoor Development Camp last year, too. This was designed to provide our teams with more in-depth coaching in an outdoor climbing setting. It was a great way to keep up on skills in the off-season.

On Fridays, to wrap up the outdoor camps, we took some time in the afternoon and had a tailgate BBQ out at the crag. We cooked up burgers and hot

dogs, brought refreshments and enjoyed a nice summer afternoon in the mountains!

I think we had a resounding success with all the camps. The athletes loved them.

What a great way to bond with their teammates and stay active, outside!

Our outdoor climbing opportunities are not limited to day camps and climbing team athletes. We also offer opportunities for small groups, from families to one or two adults looking to try something new over the summer. No experience is necessary. Just come with a positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills! All equipment is provided. We have many locations for climbing between Canmore and Calgary and can pick climbs to suit the skill level of the group.

Geoff Foulger Climbing & Outdoor Programming Director 403-287-4138 gfoulger@glencoe.org

New to the Glencoe for summer 2019 is the introduction of our Glencoe Hiking Club. We hope this club can bring Glencoe members together to enjoy some great company and get out and explore the mountains.

All skill levels are welcome!

Please see our Spring/Summer Sports Brochure for a list of available hikes.

There are many great routes to choose from, so no chance of repeats. Join us for one hike or the whole season. The more the merrier!

As the winter months thaw away and the warmth of spring and summer sets in, it’s time to start planning new adventures.

We’ve had tremendous success with our youth participants, but we’d love to see more adult members come out and explore the mountains with us. I hope to see many new faces over the next few months. Let’s have some new people join us for climbing and hiking! Make some new memories from exceptional outdoor experiences. All ages welcome! Please don’t forget to tag @glencoeclub and/or #glencoeclub so we can spread the word about our awesome outdoor programs! A

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THE GLENCOE WATERSLIDE At 35-metres in length (115 feet), our serpentine (curvy) slide is well worth a ride! It looks like an “8” or an infinity loop from above. Built new as part of the Glencoe’s 2016 west renovation, it opened with the outdoor pool that summer and is an absolute hit, loved by members (of all ages)!

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here was a red waterslide in its place before, but it only had one turn.

It emptied riders into the outdoor pool and shared its water system.

Christie Springs Aquatics Director 403-287-4114 csprings@glencoe.org

The blue waterslide that’s here today is five metres (16 feet) high. It was designed to improve safety and water quality. Its configuration was changed to feature a deceleration chute instead of a splash landing in the pool. It also gained a filtration and water system independent from the outdoor pool.

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The piping was run during the excavation period. Then, once the new deck was poured, the new slide was installed with its own filtration system and tanks. It’s constructed of 27 fiberglass segments that fit together like sections of a toy race track. Each segment has one end with a raised lip and one with a sunken step. When the two segments are fitted together the lip of segment A rests on the step of segment B, making a smooth seam between them and the function and feel of one continuous route. The slide is supported by a framework of steel girders and cantilevers.

A constant flow of water is pumped up the center of the slide through a big piece of equipment known as a tower pump.

When running, it moves 2,650 liters (700 gallons) of water per minute! The water flows down the slide at an impressive top speed that’s close to 29 km/hr (18 mph).

It’s then filtered and treated before being pumped up to the top of the slide again.

All water cycles through the system many times per day. In the autumn, we drain the entire system and in the springtime, we refill it again!

Annually, the waterslide goes through a routine maintenance procedure before opening for the season. A specialist contractor is brought in to clean, wax and buff the slide. Seams are filled and smoothed. In April, as our thoughts turn to swimsuits, waterslide attendants are hired and trained for the season.

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TIPS FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE SLIDING!

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At maximum speed, you’ll go from the top to the bottom in five to eight seconds. You’d win a race against a running human or an elephant, but a domestic cat or kangaroo would be a little faster and cross the finish line ahead of you!

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To slide fast, lie flat on your back, cross your legs at the ankles, cross your arms on your chest and ride down on your shoulders and heels. Enjoy the rush!

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To go slower, ride sitting up and enjoy the views!

Fun Facts • In Japan, individuals with tattoos are forbidden from visiting waterparks.

• The first-ever indoor waterpark was built in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, in 1985 at the West Edmonton Mall.

FREQUENTLY ASKED WATERSLIDE RULES: Why must riders be a certain height or weight to ride the slide?

Have you ever taken a corner too fast?

The corners of the slide can flip small riders over onto their faces (and they can’t right themselves afterwards). That’s not a good experience! The waterslide also has a current. Not all little ones can stand up on their own at the bottom and the water depth is unsafe for them if they can’t get up.

Why can’t a seven-year-old ride the slide without someone meeting them at the bottom?

This is the same “within arms reach” rule as you’ll find in the other pools or bodies of water at the Glencoe. Until they pass the swim challenge, riders seven years of age or younger must be met at the bottom

by their caregiver who is more than 18 years of age. This is the case even if they meet the height requirement to ride the slide. Once they pass the swim challenge, however, riders seven and under who are tall enough can then ride the slide without a caregiver meeting them at the bottom.

Why is only one person allowed to go down the slide at a time?

Safety. Body collisions occur as a result of riders travelling at different speeds and riders slowing or stopping at the end.

Even if a parent and child ride the slide together, it’s unsafe. At the bottom of the ride, children being held get a splash of water in the face! This is not fun or a good experience for them. A

INTERESTED IN BEING A WATERSLIDE ATTENDANT? Seasonal position: May 11 to September 2, 2019

MAY 17 OPENING! Summer 2019, the slide will be open from May 17 to September 2.

HOURS OF OPERATION Monday to Friday: 4 – 7 pm Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: 11 am – 7 pm

Minimum certifications: Lifesaving Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid with CPR-C Availability: Training (mandatory) May 11 and 12, 2019 Must work three four-hour shifts for at least four of the eight weeks of summer.

For more information, please visit glencoejobs.org

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Summer Camp Volunteers The Glencoe Club’s Summer Day Camps volunteer program gets more popular every year!

The volunteers are key to the success of the camps. Many of them return every summer and some even become Day Camp Leaders.

I Cindy Bonyai Youth & Teen Director 403-287-4168 cbonyai@glencoe.org

f you’re interested in volunteering (or if you know someone who is), applications will be available at the Sports Office around mid-May and interviews will be set up with the Summer Camp Coordinator.

We typically select 20 volunteers (13 to 16 years of age) on a first-come, first-served basis. If you’re selected, you’ll participate in a training session where you’ll learn about the camps. On the job, you’ll create and monitor lunch period activities, you’ll help camp leaders ensure participants are having fun in a safe environment and you’ll promote participation at all skill levels. It’s a two-week commitment.

What’s in it for you? If you volunteer, you’ll improve your leadership, communication, time management, team, organization and problem-solving skills… and you’ll boost your self-confidence!

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Isabel Pogue is excited about volunteering at the Glencoe’s upcoming Summer Day Camps

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MEET ISABEL POGUE Summer Day Camp Volunteer How old are you and how long have you been volunteering?

I’m 15 years old and started volunteering at the camps last summer.

Apart from summer camps, where else have you volunteered?

I’ve volunteered at The Mustard Seed and The Drop-In Centre.

I’ve volunteered at the Clubwide Halloween Party for the last two years and was a roadie last November for the Grade 10 tours at Western Canada High School.

Why did you want to volunteer for the summer camps? What attracted you to this position?

I wanted to develop leadership skills. These skills have helped me with my experiences in babysitting in that I have learned conflict resolution and I’ve developed patience.

What did you enjoy about your experience with the summer camps?

I enjoyed the atmosphere and was happy to be in a safe and enjoyable place. I liked watching the kids and

engaging them in activities. It gave me an opportunity to put my skills into action.

What are the skills you developed through volunteering?

I developed leadership, patience, negotiating skills, cooperation and confidence.

How have these skills helped you outside of camps?

For example, in school?

I’ve gained confidence in my school performance and am more organized with better time management. I also deal better with issues that come up with my peers.

What have you learned about yourself?

It has made me aware of the principles of doing good and has encouraged me to continue to apply these principles not only now but later in life to enhance my own personal growth.

Is there a particular moment or memory that stands out for you?

I really enjoyed establishing

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relationships with the leaders, the coordinators and the kids. I liked it when the leaders put time aside to be a mentor and share their skills with me.

What did you find challenging about volunteering with the camps?

It was sometimes difficult to get the kids to take part in an activity. You need to be patient and try different strategies to get them involved.

What would you tell someone who is thinking of volunteering?

I’d tell them it’s a great learning experience where you can discover your passions and gain insights about yourself and the community.

It encourages personal growth and you can apply the skills to other areas of your life. You also develop connections for future development and it looks great on your resume as well!

Are you planning to volunteer this summer?

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Spring Youth & Teen Programs and Summer Daycamps Watch for the return of our popular programs and camps along with some new additions that are sure to keep your kids entertained!

Thank you to all the parents for choosing Glencoe Summer Camps program for your children!

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Sponsors are a huge part of the Icebreaker! They provide financial and/or material support for the race event. Without them, the Icebreaker wouldn’t be what it is today. We’ve been very fortunate to not only gain new sponsors every year but to have many returning sponsors that have been with us for as long as the race has been running.

SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2019 9 am SHARP! by Cindy Bonyai, Icebreaker Director

Entry forms will be available at the Sports Office commencing Wednesday, January 2 at 5:30 am.

Member registration begins Wednesday, January 9 at 5:30 am.

Non-Member registration begins Monday, January 14 at 5:30 am.

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VOLUNTEER FOR THE ICEBREAKER! TRIANGLE ENTERPRISES LTD. Your home. Your life.

You don’t have to run in the Glencoe Icebreaker on Sunday, April 7, 2019 to experience the excitement of the race! Come out and volunteer at this fun event and you’ll get a free, long sleeve technical shirt and a wonderful brunch. What a great way to show your support for friends and family. For more information or to sign up as a volunteer, contact Jane Ross at jross@glencoe.org or 403-287-4176 ext. 330.

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avid Lougheed of Raymond James is one of our valued sponsors. He’s been a member for 23 years and is currently the Portfolio Manager and Branch Manager for Lougheed Wealth Management of Raymond James.

How many years have you sponsored the Icebreaker?

Eleven years.

Does your business sponsor other events?

Yes, we sponsor four to five core events with the Icebreaker being one of them.

What was it about the event that inspired you to be a sponsor?

How has the race impacted your business?

It’s part of what we do. It aligns with our beliefs in community and wellness.

It’s a great event where everyone can set a goal and have it be part of their New Year’s resolution to be active. It’s a quality race that provides exceptional value and a positive experience to all those who take part.

Why do you think the race is so popular?

The brunch! Also, the t-shirt and the prizes. It’s a race organized by the Glencoe for members, nonmembers as well as for the surrounding community. The size is ideal in that it’s not overwhelming for the participants.

With larger races, it’s easy to get lost in the crowd.

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In addition to participating in the Icebreaker, what other areas of the Club do you use?

I use fitness and the pool. I’m also part of the Wednesday Night Men’s Tennis Doubles League.

Who takes part in the race?

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SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2019 9 am SHARP!

Entry forms will be available at the Sports Office commencing Wednesday, January 2 at 5:30 am.

Member registration begins Wednesday, January 9 at 5:30 am.

Non-Member registration begins THANK YOU TO OUR Monday, January 14 SPONSORS! at 5:30 am.

TRIANGLE ENTERPRISES LTD. Your home. Your life.

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he word itself is a portmanteau of jogging and the Swedish phrase plocka upp, meaning pick up. Instead of just running past Suzette O'Byrne litter and silently Recreation Manager cursing whoever 403-287-4180 put it there (or sobyrne@glencoe.org whoever forgot to close the lid on the garbage bin), ploggers pick it up.

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different muscle groups as you run, bend, squat and lunge to pick up trash.

Plogging can also increase mindfulness, peripheral vision and attention to detail.

Plus, of course, it always feels good to help out.

According to Swedish fitness app Lifesum, which makes it possible for users to track their plogging activity, 30 minutes of jogging and picking up trash will help the average person burn 288 calories. Compare that to the 235 calories you’d burn if you only went for a run.

To give it a try, start by practicing safety first: Bring or wear gloves (gardening gloves are great) and carry one small bag.

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All of the routes start and finish at The Glencoe Club. Add them to your fitness routine! Come by and our friendly Member Services Representative will be happy to help you.

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weather doesn’t reset your game) and then continue your run. Some people get a little over-zealous and try to pick up every piece of trash they see. Others try to clean up as much as possible in a set time period or shoot for “one bag full.”

Working towards a better tomorrow.

If you love to run regularly, going for a plog every time might not be realistic. Instead, turn your jog into a plog once a week or once a month (or turn your walk or hike into a plalk or plike) and still get plenty of personal satisfaction. You’ll get your endorphin high from running and you’ll know you’re helping your community.

If you’re a runner, but you’re not running as much as you’d like to, try using plog goals to increase your activity. Sometimes, just getting out and trying something new can be enough to accomplish the same goal. If you never run but would like to take it up, here’s a kick-starter (make that pick-starter) for you!

If you have kids, it’s easy to do with them: Turn it into an outdoor game! Challenge them to race from one piece of trash to the next or search for items on a list as part of a scavenger hunt. Plogging can keep your kids active and teach them to pick up after themselves… because “look at all the work you create for other people when you don’t!” At the same time, it gives them some early practice with selfless acts that are good for many other people, not to mention the environment.

Plogging shows us just how much litter lines our streets, parks and trails (yes, even in Calgary, recently recognized as one of the cleanest cities in the world).

It empowers us to make small changes and a big difference in our communities.

Let plogging be a source of new motivation for you to get even fitter, adding bends, squats and lunges to your run. If you can do something that is good for your body, mindset and the environment, perhaps it will give you the inspirational oomph you’ve been searching for to get out and get active today. A

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High-tech Homecare Seniors age more easily with new technology

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esearch suggests that over 83 percent of seniors are willing to do what it takes to stay in their homes as they age.

With numbers like Nicole Dyer, CPHR that, it’s no surprise Director and Co-founder many companies of Vytality at Home are offering new technologies to allow them to do so. The innovations range from service arrangement apps to virtual reality, media, artificial intelligence, network connectivity and robotics.

Another example of innovative technology is the Apple Watch.

It monitors movement, falls and vital signs (EKG and blood pressure). In future releases, the Apple Watch will even be able to monitor blood sugar levels. Of course, we can’t forget about Alexa, Siri or Google being just a quick request away at any time. Technologies such as FaceTime, Skype and Echo Spot allow face-to-face calls with family that you can’t see every day.

Homecare companies such as Vytality at Home offer a number of solutions that allow their clients to stay at home independently. Local companies such as Priority Communications Systems (PCS) supply monitoring solutions for stoves and plumbing to protect against fires and floods. They have technology that detects falls, a system that sends help at the push of a button and GPS monitors for seniors who may be at risk of wandering.

Robotics are currently being developed for those with memory impairments as well as those who are socially isolated.

A Japanese company is now selling Paro, an electronic harp seal that reacts to touch. It chirps, plays games and even dances with seniors! Over the next 15 years, it’s suggested these ‘robots’ will be common in homes and seniors’ communities.

Locally owned and operated, Vytality at Home is using its background in senior care to launch an app that will make homecare fully transparent and available at the touch of a button.

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It will allow seniors and their families to choose a caregiver, schedule visits and pay them electronically. Through the app, families will receive notifications of the caregiver’s arrival. They can then communicate with the caregiver through messaging or video conferencing, and when the visit is complete, they can even rate the care.

The possibilities are truly endless when it comes to creating technology that allows people of all ages to live more comfortably and easily. In the next five to 10 years, innovations in the tech sector that allow people to age at home safely will be the standard, not the exception.

If you’re interested in finding out more about how you can bring technology to your home, please contact your Wellness & Lifestyle Director, Jessica Power Cyr at jpowercyr@glencoe.org or 403-287-4178. A

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Prescription Medications:

A Holistic Approach

by Fausta Charlong & Penny Thomson, Calgary-based Clinical Pharmacists

If you’re on prescription medications, you might wonder how you can still feel your physical and mental best in spite of them (and any of their side-effects). The answer is that you’ll always achieve your best overall health—no matter what your doctors have you taking—by embracing a holistic approach to your own health with a lifestyle that promotes good sleep, regular hydration, healthy eating and plenty of physical activity.

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nowledge is important.

Learn why you’re taking your prescription medications. You need to know the benefits you receive from them. You also need to know that some medications come with side effects that can’t be avoided and drug interactions that might occur.

Your healthcare team can help you with this knowledge.

That’s their job. Ask questions.

Involve yourself in your healthcare by becoming even more informed. More knowledge will make it easier for you to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Here are a few healthy recommendations for you if you’re on medications: SLEEP Get five hours or more per night! Get good sleep, especially if you have chronic conditions such as high blood pressure and/or diabetes.

When you sleep less than five hours a night, or your sleep is

interrupted, your hormones can change (affecting your appetite and eating patterns).

Lack of sleep can also make controlling your blood pressure and diabetes more difficult. This can lead to more prescription medications. If you have interrupted sleep and don’t feel rested in the mornings (after being in bed for five plus hours) speak with your physician.

HYDRATION When you’re on medications, it’s important to keep yourself well-hydrated by drinking plenty of water.

Kidneys can be adversely affected if you become dehydrated. Some medications need to be discontinued if dehydration occurs in order to prevent what’s called kidney decompensation. Staying hydrated makes you feel better and perform your best mentally and physically.

Join Fausta and Penny for a talk on prescription medications on March 7 from 7 – 9 pm

HEALTHY FOODS Eating a well balanced diet is important. Try to eat foods that are high in fibre. These foods can help prevent constipation, which can be an unwanted side-effect of some medications. Other prescription drugs can deplete your body of vitamins and minerals or hinder their absorption and use. One particular class of prescription stomach medications, for example, is known to decrease the absorption of calcium.

Getting your nutrients, minerals and vitamins from healthy foods is the best way to avoid any such issues.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY There are many reasons to stay physically active throughout your life! It’s great for your mind and body. Exercise helps keep your bones and muscles

strong and well-balanced as you age. Staying fit through physical activity, with the right sleep and foods, is a great way to manage chronic medical conditions with the least amount of medications. An active lifestyle, and a working knowledge of what’s best for your health, will help you deal with chronic pain and can lower your blood pressure and blood sugars. It’s been proven that exercise produces a special protein your brain needs to keep your moods in balance and to ensure optimal mental health.

You might be one of the many people who need prescription medications to manage their health. The recommendations we’ve provided in this article likely come as little surprise to you. Follow them, though, and you’ll enjoy the benefits an informed and active lifestyle can bring to your overall health while on medications! A GLENCOE LIFE Vol. 4, Issue 1 67

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Employee Awards: “Innovation through the years”

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n January 22, The Glencoe Club held its annual Employee Awards Night. This year, our theme was “Innovation through the years.”

Monika Zwilling, CPHR, We celebrated HR Generalist innovation while 403-287-4127 recognizing Long mzwilling@glencoe.org Term Service Award recipients as well as winners of Service Awards, Excellence Awards, Safety Award, Rookie of the Year, Team of the Year and the coveted Master of Service Award. An important event for many years at the Club, the evening connects us with coworkers we might not often see. We enjoyed great food and reflected on our accomplishments.

The Club is lucky to have such high tenure. This year, we celebrated 31 Long Term Service Awards with a cumulative total of 375 years worked! It’s always incredible to see the dedication of our employees. We celebrated five years all the way up to 35 years of service. Each recipient is presented with their award while their supervisor gives a short speech honouring their accomplishments.

We also celebrated 14 Service Award recipients and nine Excellence Award recipients. These awards are peernominated, then selected by the Senior Leadership team. A Service Award is a one-time award and the person must have worked for us for at least one year.

An Excellence Award can be received numerous times as long as the employee has already received a Service Award.

Each recipient is awarded a small prize while their Senior Leader gives a speech.

The speeches are inspirational as you get to hear about so many different examples of exceptional service from so many different areas of the Club, both frontline and behind-the-scenes.

To top off the night, we announced our Rookie of the Year, Safety Award, Team of the Year and Master of Service, which are all kept top secret until awards night.

These awards are decided on by the Senior Leadership team.

The Rookie this year was Wai Lee, who you’ve likely gotten to know as he is the face of the Club at the Main Reception.

He received this award as he has lived all six of our values so strongly, even though he is new to the Club.

Safety Award recipients: Oliver Merana (left) and Jessica Power Cyr with Derwin Parker (centre)

Team of the Year: Byron Anderson, Ed Penn and Stéphane Bohémier

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This year, we did it a little differently and awarded two Safety Awards. One went to Jessica Power Cyr (Wellness) for her work with the dementia and cardiac rehab programs. The other went to Oliver Merana (Maintenance) for his work on ensuring the Club’s behind-the-scenes heating and cooling systems are running safely and efficiently.

Dennis O’Byrne, Ann Trussell, Edna Narciso and Brad Sluiter

Christie Badick, Richard Danielson and Samlane Sayaraj

Rick Cooke, Jan Bloemraad and Brad Sluiter

Suzette O’Byrne, Cindy Bonai and Ken Clarke

Our Team of the Year Award went to our IT team: Ed Penn, Byron Anderson and Stéphane Bohémier. They’ve been instrumental in providing efficient and caring IT services to both Clubs, while ensuring the Club’s data and servers are protected and running smoothly.

Lastly, we awarded Fay Lee (Housekeeping) the Master of Service.

This is given to a staff member who has mastered their level of service. You’ve likely seen Fay around the Club and have gotten to know her over her 22 years of service. She has built many relationships with members and watched many kids grow up here.

Congratulations to all of our 2018 winners!

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Ken Clarke, David Christmas and Ray-Ann Caffery

This special evening would not have been possible without the help of our Banquet team, Kitchen team, Creative Studio, HR and all Supervisors and Senior Leadership team that present awards. Thank you to everyone involved!

Please visit our Club News at glencoe.org for full list of winners. A Christa Watt and Jay Gillis

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SPRING CLEANING TIME Nine tips to help you get it right!

by Glencoe Housekeeping Team (Emma Levasseur, Carla Marini, Lerma Rigor & Chanthana Sourisack)

It’s that time of the year! It’s starting to get warmer, the tulips are pushing through, the snow is melting and (unfortunately) we need to start thinking about spring cleaning.

Here’s how to do it right, along with a few timesaving tips!

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major indoor spring cleaning is a great way to welcome the warmer months. Give your home or business a lift. Make it cleaner and safer; a nicer place to spend time. While it can seem like a daunting task, it doesn’t have to be. Here’s a list to make the planning easier. These places around your space probably need your attention.

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Baseboards, regardless of colour, can attract a lot of dirt and grime. Aim to clean your baseboards once or twice a year using a damp cloth. Be sure to move any furniture that’s against walls so you can to get the baseboards.

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Ledges, bookshelves, bedroom furniture, mantles over the fireplace and the top of your kitchen cupboards like to collect dust.

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If you have a hutch or display with glass, even though the doors stay closed most of the time, dust can collect in there too.

They’re also best cleaned with a damp cloth. Something like a Swiffer will work.

Just be sure to lift and move anything that’s on the surface.

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Check your ceilings, especially in the basement. Spider webs sometimes appear there. If you have a vacuum with a long, stiff hose and soft brush, you can take care of them easily. This is also a good way to clean any ceiling fans you might have up high in living areas and washrooms.

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Your door and window screens are going to need a good wipe. Again, you can use a vacuum with a soft brush.

And while you’re there, give the window sills a wipe too!

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Major appliances (your stove, fridge, washer and dryer) can usually be pulled out of their spaces (carefully) on

their wheels. If they have no wheels, slide them using a mat that won’t damage your floor. You can then vacuum, sweep and/ or mop the mess that’s usually underneath and behind them!

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If you have a deep freezer, purge it as part of your spring cleaning! Clean it out, let it defrost and then have fun loading it up again.

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Bring down any glass light fixtures you can. Many types can go in the dishwasher under a quick glass wash setting. If yours can’t, soak them in hot, soapy water, especially if they have many parts. If you can’t bring them down, give them a wipe with a damp cloth.

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Area rugs might get vacuumed regularly, but what about all the dirt that accumulates underneath them?

Lift them up and give the floor a good vacuum, sweep and/or mop.

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Finally, those windows! Clean them inside and out. You might want to hire contractors for this job. They know how to safely and effectively clean those hard-to-reach panes of glass.

Once you’re done, breathe in the freshness! Don’t you feel a sense of accomplishment? And while it might have been more work than you had in mind, remember that a really good spring cleaning means you might be able to skip fall cleaning! A

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Bridge: The Strong 2♣ Opening

by Nancy Klym, Bridge Instructor

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he game of bridge is evolving (like everything in the 21st century), as the world is now one click away via the Internet. In the earlier days of bridge, Charles Goren used a point system to determine the strength and playing value of a hand. Aces were four points, Kings were three, Queens two and Jacks one point. His system also allocated three points for a void, two for a singleton and one point for a doubleton. Any hand with more than 21 points was opened at the twolevel showing a hand with a great number of points and a good suit.

In the early 80s, the artificial Strong 2♣ Opening became the standard. Its primary purpose was to show a hand that had the strength to be within one trick of game on its own merits. 2♦ became the standard response and from there the bidding became natural.

With the advent of the Strong 2♣ bid, all other bids at the two-level became weak. Opening 2♣ described a hand with at least 22 points from Aces, Kings and Queens and was highly suggestive of game in the one hand alone. It was illegal to open with strongly distributional hands without at least half the points in the deck.

In November 2018, the rules governing Strong 2♣ Openings changed again. 2♣ is still deemed to be artificial and describes a hand that is very strong.

However, a very strong hand is now defined as: • at least 20 HCP (High Card Points) or • at least 14 HCP and within one trick of game assuming suits break evenly among the other hands or • at least five Control Points and within one trick of game assuming suits break evenly among the other hands. Control Points are determined to be holdings that prevent the opponents from winning one, two or three immediate tricks, specifically Aces and Kings.

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The new definition of a Strong 2♣ Opening now factors distribution into the equation. It makes the case for opening 2♣ if the bidder deems that his/her hand is within one trick of game. What do the new 2♣ hands looks like? Here are examples of hands that would now qualify as Strong 2♣ Openers under the new guidelines: HAND ONE

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Any results stemming from opening an illegal 2♣ can now be adjusted at the discretion of the Director.

These new guidelines reflect the ever-changing nature of bridge. What’s standard has been adjusted to reflect modern bidding practices. Players now have the opportunity to use distribution as a factor in hand assessment. As strong hands are perhaps the most interesting and challenging to bid, all players need to have a similar understanding. If you feel your opponents are not following the new guidelines, don’t be afraid to ask for assistance from the Director.

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Players from around the world will play bridge at the same time, competing on a global level.

Registration will open one month prior.

For further details or to register, please contact Main Reception at 403-243-2506.

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Pets Helping People PALS Pet Therapy Dogs visit the Glencoe!

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e held our first-ever Pet Therapy Day for both members and employees last fall. We welcomed four amazing therapy dogs and their humans from the Pet Access League Society (PALS). It was great to see so many members of all ages (and employees) come and receive some puppy-love and leave with huge smiles and less stress.

We’ll be offering another Pet Therapy Day in the future. Watch for posters around the Club!

Monika Zwilling, CPHR, HR Generalist 403-287-4127 mzwilling@glencoe.org

PALS is a Calgary-based, non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of individuals through pet therapy. In addition to offering pet visitation, its programs now include Story PALS and Puppy Rooms. The pet visitation program has teams of therapy dogs, cats and ferrets that visit local long-term and senior care facilities, hospitals and other facilities serving people in need.

The participants in these programs are usually people whose response to other forms of therapy is nonexistent or for whom pet therapy would provide an alternative to other types of help. PALS’ clients are 75 percent seniors, 5 percent adults and 20 percent children and teens.

Story PALS is a collaboration with the Calgary Public Libraries. PALS bring dogs into select libraries for children with reading issues. These children spend one-on-one time with the dogs, reading to them! It’s been proven this strengthens the children’s reading ability and boosts their confidence. It’s adorable to see a child reading to a dog while cuddling with them. Often, the dog relaxes so much it dozes off!

The newest program is called Puppy Rooms. It’s what PALS set up during Pet Therapy Day at the Glencoe.

People with a variety of conditions (including autism, addiction, cancer, dementia, depression and chronic pain) can benefit from pet therapy. You might even have seen the Calgary International Airport’s PALS Team in action, helping anxious, stressed and nervous fliers calm down before and after their travels.

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Puppy Rooms has been a popular program at workplaces and schools. PALS visits to the University of Calgary, St. Mary’s College and Southern Alberta Institute of Technology have helped students de-stress during exam time.

As a PALS volunteer for the past two years with my dog Brian, I’ve witnessed many amazing moments where pet therapy has touched a life in ways you can’t imagine. My regular visits are at a long-term care facility. My team of seven humans and five dogs goes there twice a month. I’ll never forget visiting a woman in her last stages of life in palliative care.

She could no longer move or speak, but when Brian licked her face, a huge smile appeared. I’ve seen patients with limited mobility who gain the strength to crouch down and hug a dog. I’ve heard of students in the Puppy Rooms program who come in crying (worried about their studies), hug a dog for a few minutes and leave feeling better and ready to take on their exams.

Medical research has proven that pets improve human emotional and physical wellbeing. Pet therapy has also been known to reach individuals who are non-responsive to other forms of therapy.

I’m not the only one who has seen someone who usually can’t speak or move, suddenly become active because they were able to connect with a calming animal.

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BIKE SAFETY & SECURITY AROUND THE CLUB A CBC article recently reported there were 3,633 bike thefts in Calgary in 2017. The number reported in the city has increased each year for the past five years. During the busiest recreational biking months, there are 200 to 400 bikes reported stolen per month.

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ere at the Glencoe, we’re not immune to the problem. Please read on for theft prevention tips from our Duty Managers and from the Calgary Police Service (CPS).

PLEASE REMEMBER TO LOCK YOUR BIKE & AVOID LEAVING IT OVERNIGHT!

• Thieves can cut most bike locks in less than a minute with the proper tool.

The U-shaped locks that cost a little more are well worth the investment (they’re difficult to cut with pliers and cutting tools).

• GPS technology can help! Trackers are now available for many items and they can be used to track stolen bikes.

Devices can now show the location of your (missing) bike through an app on your phone. For your own safety, though, please involve CPS whenever tracking a stolen bike.

• There are reported bike thefts from the Club every spring, summer and fall. Most thefts are from the bike rack in the upper West Parkade (and, unfortunately, the bikes are most often locked to the bike rack provided).

• When bikes became a target at the Club a few years ago, signage was posted on the racks, notifying members.

• In 2017, there were six reported thefts and all of the bikes had been left locked to the racks on the property.

In 2018, there were seven thefts and five of the bikes had been left locked to a rack.

• During the last few years, the Duty Manager team has had to remove unlocked bikes, taking them indoors until owners came looking for them (unlocked bikes are an even easier target).

Rob Pollitt DM Supervisor 403-243-2506 ext. 350 rpollitt@glencoe.org

• A recommended location for bike storage is Parking Garage #2. It’s a caged area in the lower parkade, accessible only by member card or fob.

For extra security, there’s a bike rack and video surveillance cameras.

• Unfortunately, when one bike has been stolen successfully, thieves will repeat their patterns and return. Other bikes then become targets. Should you arrive at the Club without a lock for your bike, please speak to our staff about securing your bike some other way, temporarily.

CPS tips to prevent bike theft • Use multiple locks to secure both tires and the frame.

• Take removable parts of the bike with you (seats and tires, for example).

• Don’t leave your bike in an accessible spot for a long period of time.

• Take photos of your bike and save them with your bike’s serial number.

If you have other questions about bike safety and security, please contact a Duty Manager. A

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SOIL ECOLOGY

Garden & Lawn Tips

We’ve been conditioned in these modern times to sanitize our surroundings. It’s often suggested we make our gardens super neat and tidy, raking up whatever has blown into them over the winter, packing it into bags and sending it off. Sound familiar?

You might also have been told to throw some fertilizer pellets on the lawn, spray it for weeds and mix up some crystals with water to give everything a good drink. If this is your routine, please reconsider!

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’m inspired by sustainable living ideas and practices. As a Master Gardener, this means not only reducing the environmental footprint I leave on the Earth but also working with nature rather than against it. This involves building healthy soil ecology, conserving water and using native plants. It’s about creating wildlife habitats and composting and using integrated pest management techniques. And it means not using chemicals such as fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides. Soil is alive! It’s a delicate ecosystem teeming with life. Microscopic fungi coexist with bacteria, algae, protozoa, nematodes, earthworms and insects. They all work together to give our precious and expensive plants a nutrientrich, healthy place to grow. Introducing fertilizer crystals, powders and pellets into this domain upsets the balance and kills much of this life.

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Karene Irwin Master Gardener 403-287-4105 kirwin@glencoe.org

When you over-rake your lawn, you can deplete the soil of the very nutrients that are beneficial, inadvertently destroying the soil’s structure and integrity.

Many of you might be surprised to learn that here at the Glencoe’s downtown location, we haven’t used any chemical fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides for more than four years now. As a result, our gardens are getting more lush (and happy) with every passing year. Building healthy soil is a continual process. We add a variety of organic materials and essential minerals to fortify soil nutrient content and structure. Through the growing season, we spray all vegetation monthly with a worm casting and compost tea mixture.

Does your garden have poor soil quality? Here’s how you can tell: • Soil dries and cracks in the summer • Plants wilt in hot weather, even with added water • Leaves on shrubs turn yellow and may have brown sections • Water tends to pool on soil surface or runs off before absorption • Poor plant growth and viability • Plants are prone to disease and pest problems

NOTABLE

Here are a few tips to help you build soil back up in your gardens and lawns: GARDENS

LAWNS

1. Do not rake all debris from open soil Only rake off and remove garbage, cigarette butts and road gravel. Compost aggressive seeds from nearby trees such as ash and Manitoba maple. Also compost spruce or pine needles and cones if they’re in a flower garden you’re planning to plant.

They’ll add too much acidity to soil for other plants.

1. Loosely spot rake the lawn Remove garbage and sweep road gravel off lawn only after frozen ground is thawed from shaded areas.

2. Do not remove all of the previous year’s foliage from perennials Always leave at least four to six inches of old-growth in place.

You can compost the rest or work it into soil around the plant.

3. Heavily amend soil Work fallen leaves into garden soil and into mulch under trees and shrubs. Add plenty of leaves to your own backyard before filling the City’s green bins or bags. Leave compost bags and bins open and untied for at least one hour. This allows hibernating ladybugs a chance to awake and escape! Add a wide variety of soil amendments, changing it up year-to-year with compost, worm castings, humate, gypsum, new and old potting soil or responsibly-harvested peat moss and coco fiber. Try “Woodland Mix”, composted manure, bone and blood meal and sand (only if needed for soil structure).

4. Naturally feed trees and shrubs Add fresh mulch (small to fine wood chips) under trees and shrubs every couple of years and mix fallen leaves into and under it.

2. Aerate more; dethatch less!

Dethatching really only needs to be done on exceptionally thick lawn that doesn’t allow water to penetrate the soil. Aerate after a deep watering in the fall and leave plugs on the lawn over winter.

They’ll break up over the winter naturally and break down the thatch layer. Additional aeration can be done in spring on any compacted lawn areas. Top dress occasionally with screened loam, sand and worm casting mixture.

3. Use a mulching mower, if possible If you don’t have a mulching mower, compost clippings and keep the mower height to three inches. This allows more shade at the soil level, keeping soil cooler and retaining moisture.

4. Use only certified organic and natural fertilizers Try pelletized humate or sea kelp, worm castings and compost tea spray.

5. Dig out weeds Remove them from lawn areas rather than spraying, getting as much root as you can. Corn gluten meal can also be used to suppress new weed germination (on new seeded lawns only).

6. Water Water heavily once per week to encourage deeper root systems.

Fun for children!

Help them make a ladybug wand! Place a stick into the top of any freshly-raked leaf pile, open bin or bag. Ladybugs naturally crawl upwards. As they do so, the stick will become covered in the little aphid-munching crawlers! Children can then wave the stick around the yard. A

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Here’s a quick reference of the 20 most significant changes you can expect:

Glencoe Golf: Exciting Changes for 2019 The Glencoe Golf & Country Club Professionals are very excited about the 2019 golf season. We look forward to seeing you and your guests again and getting the season underway! It promises to be an exciting one, with a wide variety of events, league play and instruction opportunities.

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here’s exciting news from three professional golf organizations in particular. Royal and Ancient (R&A), Golf Canada and the United States Golf Association (USGA) have all made significant changes to the Rules of Golf for 2019 and to the Handicap System for 2020.

New Rules of Golf (as of January 1, 2019) The new Rules of Golf, finalized by the R&A and the USGA are now in effect.

They’re designed to make the game easier to understand and thereby more attractive and accessible to new players.

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1. Search time: reduced from 5 to 3 minutes 2. Ball moved during search: replace = no penalty 3. Embedded ball: free relief anywhere through the course 4. Measuring a drop: use longest club (except putter) 5. Dropping: drop from knee height rather than shoulder 6. Taking stance on wrong green: not permitted 7. Ball unintentionally hits player or equipment: no penalty 8. Double hit: no penalty, now only counts as one stroke 9. Touching sand in bunker incidentally: permitted 10. Loose impediments: can be removed anywhere including hazards 11. Dropping a ball out of bunker: two penalty strokes 12. Water hazards: now called “penalty areas” 13. Touching ground in penalty area: no penalty 14. Ball moves on green after being marked: replace without penalty 15. Ball accidentally moved on putting green: replace no penalty 16. All damage to green: can now be repaired 17. Positioning a club for alignment: not permitted 18. Caddie assisting with alignment: not permitted 19. Putting with flag stick in hole: now permitted 20. Ball wedged against flag stick and side of hole: deemed as holed

Three publications are available to help you apply the rules: 1. The Player’s Edition of the Rules of Golf A condensed, user-friendly set of the Rules.

It is intended to be the primary publication for golfers.

2. The Rules of Golf The full edition and a more thorough version of the revised Rules.

3. The Official Guide to the Rules of Golf This guide replaces the Decisions book and contains interpretations of the Rules, committee procedures and the Modified Rules of Golf for Players with Disabilities.

New handicap system as of January 1, 2020 Rather than the six handicap systems currently used worldwide, there will be a single World Handicap System. It will provide all golfers with the ability to compete on any course in any format on a level playing field. Some of the changes will include: • The number of holes needed to establish a handicap will drop from 90 to 54.

• The maximum handicap for both men and women will be increased to 54.0 to encourage more golfers to keep a handicap. This will allow them to track their performance and increase their enjoyment of the game.

• The average of a golfer’s eight best scores from their last 20 will be used rather than the best 10 from their last 20.

• Net double bogey will be the maximum score on a hole for handicapping.

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Judy Forshner, BEd PGA of Canada Head Professional 403-240-7380 jforshner@glencoe.org

Upcoming events and programs Golf members: Mark June 15 on your calendars for the ever-popular Mr. & Mrs. This year’s event again features on- and off-course fun and surprises, dinner, prizes and entertainment to complete the evening. There will also be four Mixed Fun Nights again this season.

These are fun, nine-hole events on The Meadows for golf members and one other couple (guests or members). They’re 5 pm shotgun starts on Friday evenings, with dinner and prizes following play.

Should you bring a guest couple, there’s no charge for green fees. Each night features a different culinary experience, with themes including French, Poynesian, Bollywood and Italian.

Other member/guest opportunities include the Ladies’ Member Guest and the Men’s Member Guest. You and your guests will be treated to a special experience with the inclusion of first tee gifts, meals, on-course food and activities, fun formats and much more.

Men’s Member Guest

A full listing and description of the numerous upcoming Men’s, Ladies, Mixed and Junior events is available in the Roster at glencoegolf.org by clicking on the “Rules of Play & Programming” button. As well, full listings will be available in the north hallway of the Clubhouse.

We look forward to the start of our many leagues and encourage all Glencoe Golf members to participate. There’s something for everyone. The leagues include Tuesday Ladies’ Day, Tuesday Men’s Night, Ladies Wednesday g.l.e.e., Men’s Wednesday Afternooners, Thursday Senior Men’s and Ladies, Thursday Junior League, Friday White Tee Ladies and Friday Black Tee No Strokes Men. If you’re looking for playing partners, want to be part of an organized league or simply like the convenience of a game with others arranged for you, please don’t hesitate to register! A

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EMPLOYEE PROFILE

WELCOME

Julie MacLeod

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ulie is delighted to join us at The Glencoe Club as the Communications & Creative Director. Julie provides high level strategic and creative leadership for the Creative Studio team.

media projects. Some career highlights include: managing the design and communications through their 2010 Roof Replacement project, the 2013 Flood Recovery, and most recently, the 2017 name change from Talisman Centre.

Publishing Degree as well as a Business Administration – Marketing Diploma.

Julie brings a decade and a half of experience and has built her career in the design, communications and publishing industries. She comes to us from Repsol Sport Centre where she was responsible for managing all print, web and social

Before that, Julie spent a few years making her way up in the publishing industry, working for a variety of magazines in Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. She has her Bachelor of Applied Communications – Electronic

An energetic and driven individual, Julie is passionate about creating effective and innovative written, print and digital communications solutions and looks forward to making an impact here at The Glencoe Club. A

On a personal note, she’ll never miss her morning coffee, the forest is her happy place and she craves fresh air daily.

Meet the

Creative Studio Team

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Louise Bennet THE VETERAN

Jana Volfova THE INDESIGN QUEEN

Eric Skilling THE WEB WIZARD

With 32 years of creative genius under her belt at The Glencoe Club.

Designer extraordinaire and the main gal behind the pages of Glencoe Life.

The creator of all things digital with a special knack for animation.

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, CCM, 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

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, Main Reception ...................... 403-243-2506

CREATIVE STUDIO Julie MacLeod, Communications & Creative Director... 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 Ciara Glendon, F&B Manager................................................ 403-287-4173 Dean Kanuit, Executive Chef ................................................ 403-287-4150 Marc Badorek, F&B Assistant Manager ............................. 403-287-4164 Nuntawan Kanjanawongsamas, Event Coordinator ......403-287-4171

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 Lisa Rosengarten, Membership & Marketing Mgr ........ 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 Jennifer Cox, F&B Manager................................................... 403-240-7384 Paul Kenno, Assistant F&B Manager.................................. 403-240-7384 Courtney Tanaka, Catering Manager.....................................587-392-5215 TBA, Executive Chef .................................................................. 403-240-7378

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 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)

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