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The Legacy Project - Lorna Guild
Lorna Guild has been a member since the mid-1940s. She has participated in almost every sport Glencoe has to offer but lately focuses her efforts in the bowling alley.
Coming to the Glencoe... My dad joined first. They were getting short of members here, so we were able to join for $100 which has paid off with the kids. They love it! That would be at least 75 years ago!
What sports have you played here through the years? I haven’t missed one… except pickleball. It’s the only sport I haven’t done! I’ve done skating, swimming, squash, badminton and tennis. What other ones are there? Curling, yeah. And bowling. I think I tried them all.
On trying the climbing wall...
What are your earliest memories of the Club? The fire. My dad was curling, and they were winning, so they didn’t want to leave. They had big curling coats on. Mother couldn’t get the smell out. Neither could the dry cleaner. There was a fellow who had been playing badminton. He was a young man with blond hair and he was big. He was in the shower and the lights went out (with the fire) so he was trying to get out of there in the dark. He only had a towel and the only way he could see to get out was the outside far steps. I’ll never forget that.
What areas of the Club are significant to you? The badminton courts. I love badminton. My husband played it. My two sons, my granddaughter and my grandson played it. It’s in the family. They’re all better than I was.
What has changed since you first became a member? We miss the way it was when you saw everybody who came into the Club and you all knew who was here. Now you don’t.
The Glencoe Club staff When we had Ethel and Fred, the young children didn’t get away with anything. I told them if my kids misbehave, I want them to know they won’t be here for three weeks — but they didn’t misbehave! The staff have always been great. I have to commend them. It’s not just that we like you and you serve a purpose… We’re happy to come and see you!
1978: Seniors and Masters Badminton Tournament (L-R) Lorna Guild, Phyl Glover, Jack Glover
What does being a Glencoe Club member mean to you? It has kept me out of trouble. I wasn’t running away or anything. It was just a very warm feeling to come into the Club and, in those days, you knew almost everybody. You know, we were a closeknit group, all of us. 1978: Seniors and Masters Badminton Tournament (L-R) Lorna Guild, Phyl Glover, Jack Glover
What would you tell future members of the Club? I would tell them to get their children involved early, if they can aff ord it. Try and help anybody who needs it. If you’re a very good player in something and somebody comes to join who’s a beginner, you’ve got to help them learn. You know, it’s not just you. It’s a whole Club.
Any final comments? I’m just glad I still have two feet on the ground!
