Glencoe Life - Spring 2021

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CONTENTS THE GLENCOE CLUB MAGAZINE • March – May 2021 • Volume 6, Issue 1

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

11 Membership 22

Affiliated Clubs

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Food & Beverage

32 Sports 42

Recreation & Wellness

54 Services 56 Notable 60 Golf 71

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Contact List

HIGHLIGHTS 12 CHEERS TO 5 YEARS! Time flies when you are not only having fun but making big improvements to propel the Club forward.

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16 THE LEGACY PROJECT Get to know Margie Birdsell, Glencoe member for 75 years, competitive figure skater and Olympic skating judge.

30 BARBECUE IS NOT A SEASON!

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40 EVENT OF THE YEAR AWARD Read about how we (and the Calgary Winter Club) won the 2019 Tennis Canada “Event of the Year” Excellence Award in the Seniors category.

64 EVENT PLANNING If you’re looking for safe and creative ways to plan a 2021/22 event, consider hosting it at the Golf Club and read this article on how to get started.

Optimize your grilling game!

Check out these tips on cleaning and maintaining your barbecue.

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THE GLENCOE CLUB PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Pent-up Enthusiasm

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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hen I wrote my last Glencoe Life address to the membership, there was renewed hope of progression towards ‘the good old days’ at The Glencoe Club. Leagues were in full swing, the Food & Beverage outlets were bustling and an air of overwhelming optimism pulsed through the halls. Unfortunately, this momentum was somewhat short-lived due to the ongoing cloud of the COVID-19 pandemic. November 2020 saw new provincial restrictions placed on the Club’s ability to offer its full suite of programs.

As case counts continued to rise throughout Alberta, the Government’s decision to prohibit all in-person athletic activities on December 13, 2020 was a shock, but not a surprise.

Thankfully, the Club never had to completely close and was able to remain physically open in a limited capacity, offering Wellness services, Grab & Go dining and even shopping in the curated Pro Shop. Our amazing athletic departments also quickly pivoted again to offer online classes, keeping our members healthy and conditioned over the holiday break.

We had visions of beginning a phased reopening of athletics in mid-January, but that date came and passed without any easing of the restrictions that impacted the Club.

Despite the setbacks, I was thrilled to see our members, in true Calgarian spirit, embrace the elements and passionately embark on active pursuits in and around Calgary. This has led to the busiest winter season, to date, for outdoor activities at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club. Downtown members have full access to the kilometres of cross-country ski trails, manicured walking and snowshoe paths and the beautifully-maintained outdoor skating rink. I have personally taken advantage of the winter Golf Club offerings numerous times already and highly recommend the experience. After

only a 20-minute drive from the Downtown Club, you are able to safely connect with fellow members, breathe in the fresh air and take in the beautiful scenery, all while working up a sweat. We are lucky to have access to the Golf Club, which can continue to provide all members additional world-class amenities, while the downtown Club remains under governmental restrictions.

As we progress through the Province’s new phased program, the downtown Club will again welcome all members into the various athletics departments and in-person dining facilities. The Government’s design of the second reopening promises to be more gradual than what we experienced in the summer of 2020, providing more clearly-defined targets for the citizens of Alberta to aim towards. The Club is committed to allowing all permitted offerings at each step of reopening, while working to ensure member and staff safety in every aspect of their visit. As the light at the end of the COVID tunnel grows brighter, we must remain patient, diligent and kind.

Like you, I have pent-up enthusiasm to return to the Club. Regardless of our individual focus — be it health goals after being away from our athletic sanctum, eating out with friends, or simply knowing that a warm smile will greet you when you walk through the doors, we will all once again be able to gather in the Club, with spring bringing new life to our second home. A

Robert Birrell President, The Glencoe Club

THE GLENCOE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Visit our Golf Club Winter Wonderland!

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s I write this article, we have endured a week of cold weather which has kept many of us indoors. Fortunately, the weather will be changing soon, so we’ll be out walking and cross-country skiing. Speaking of which, if you haven’t visited the Golf Club this winter, you are in for a treat when you do. There are very well tracked and groomed cross-country ski trails, snowshoe trails, two skating rinks and the Bridges cart path is cleared for walking.

One of the washrooms at the Slopes first hole is also open. Honestly, on a clear day, it’s a winter wonderland!

We are pleased that the Digital Commerce Bank Glencoe Invitational, a mainstay at the Club, going on 25 years, has been restored to our golf calendar for 2021. Even more pleasing is that a Women’s Division has been added which will feature 12 professionals and 12 amateurs. The Men’s Division will include 30 amateur players. The field of players for the Invitational has been limited due to COVID concerns and anticipated tee sheet demands, but it is great that our Club will again welcome many of the best up-and-coming golfers in the country.

The Board has also revised the Sons & Daughters Golf Membership program to make it easier for sons and daughters of golf members to continue to progress to full membership in the Club.

A notice was sent out to members and their families in December, so please take a moment to review it and consider whether you might want take advantage of this program.

Our Proposed Clubhouse Renovations and our financial situation have been reviewed, studied and debated by the Board and management. The Board has directed management to proceed to final tender and full costing so that we can make a final decision in late March/early April on whether or not to proceed with the renovation. If approved, we are confident the renovations will address long-standing food and beverage and Clubhouse ambience issues, resulting in a better total Golf Club experience for our members.

I know we are all dealing with COVID fatigue and missing our contact with family and friends.

Please keep safe and take care of one another until we can gather again safely. A

Mike Morin President The Glencoe Golf & Country Club

BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Glencoe Club President: Robert Birrell Vice-President: Evonne Whelan The Glencoe Golf & Country Club President: Mike Morin Vice-President: Danny Shannon Directors: Dan McDonald Ron Newman Mike Powell Lee Richardson Cory Royal Susan Schulli Murray Sigler

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S MESSAGE

Welcome Home!

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vision statement for any organization is part of its strategy, a long-term goal to work towards achieving. Our Club’s vision is “To be our members’ second home, providing excellence in all that we do.” I truly believe that this vision is much more than a strategy and much more than a goal to achieve. It is a statement, a feeling that has been expressed by members time and time again.

While the Club was mostly closed during the most recent government restrictions, the staff team’s goal was to continue to provide the feeling of a second home. Whether it was in the Grab & Go options (such as the popular Glencoe Pho), seeing a favourite trainer run virtual classes, or the unique experiences of birding from home, the hope was the same. It was to bring the sights, sounds and emotions of the Club to the members, since the members could not experience them at the Club.

On Monday, February 8, some of the COVID restrictions by Alberta Health Services were lifted, and while the easing of the restrictions was minimal, the Club was able to enjoy welcoming back more members in limited fashion. While walking the halls on the first Monday, a longtime member and I chatted briefly, and I was struck by her parting comments. She said it was “so good to be home again” and “I don’t want this feeling to end.”

This exchange created my theme for this CEO message. It started me thinking down the road of what the Club means to members and staff.

It is more than an athletic and social club. It is more than a location to get fit and/or well, see friends or spend time with family. It is an emotion, one that is encapsulated by our vision of being our members’ second home.

I am now filled with hope. Hope that the vaccine comes in abundance and with speed. Hope that we can shake hands, give hugs, laugh and create memories with no restrictions. Hope that the doors of your Club can be invitingly opened, and the team can welcome you “Home”!

Stay safe. A

Jan Bloemraad, CCM Chief Executive Officer

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CLUB NEWS & EVENTS

SANTA CAME TO TOWN With the holidays looking a lot different this year, we didn’t want to let Christmas pass by without a visit from the big guy. Santa was in town in November, meeting Glencoe kids and their families before the heightened restrictions in December, and much fun was had by all ages.

Santa greeted families wearing a face shield and ringing jingle bells while holiday tunes played in the Ballroom. He chatted with the kids from a safe, two-metre distance and then the family would take their seat on our vintage Christmas set. It felt like magic and a strategically-placed Christmas tree made it so Santa was separated from the family and all were kept safe. The photographer was great about capturing lots of images for the family to enjoy. After a few photos with Santa, family portraits and individual

shots were taken. Within a week, each family received 10 edited digital images to download with the option to purchase more. Families also walked away with a $50 voucher to dine in Argyle Kitchen + Patio. The set was sanitized between families and the photographer and our staff members were masked the whole time.

Santa only took off his face shield when at a safe distance from the family. At the end of the experience, kids received individually-wrapped, holiday-themed cookies made by our in-house Pastry Chef, Marc Wilhelm. COVID-19 made the holidays different for everyone this year, but it was a real joy to see so many families still enjoying this Santa experience at the Glencoe.

LEADERSHIP UPDATE To enhance the experience of both the Downtown Club and the Golf Club, we are proud to announce a few exciting changes to our Leadership team.

Chris Jennings, current Athletics Manager, has been promoted to the role of Assistant General Manager/ Athletics Manager for the Downtown Club and will now oversee not only our Athletics department, but also our Membership Services, Duty Managers and Pro Shop teams. Julie MacLeod, Communications & Creative Director, has joined the management teams at both Clubs to oversee communications, support marketing 8 glencoe.org

efforts, and ensure consistent brand synergies. Dennis O’Byrne, Glencoe Club Operations Manager, will join the management team at Golf to support and assist with the pre-tender and tender process of the proposed Clubhouse Renovation project. If this renovation is approved by the Board in late March, Dennis will play an integral role in assisting the oversight of the project.

Congratulations to these three individuals. We look forward to the exceptional experiences they will create for our members.

ENHANCING MEMBERS’ ONLINE EXPERIENCES CONGRATS TO RICK COOKE AND CHRIS JENNINGS FOR CCM DESIGNATION We are very proud to announce that in November 2020 our CFO/CIO Rick Cooke and our Assistant General Manager/ Athletics Manager Chris Jennings were awarded the Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation by the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) and the Canadian Society of Club Managers (CSCM).

One of the top educational designations in our industry, the Certified Club Manager (CCM) title indicates that a club management professional has completed a rigorous course of study and training and shows a dedication to proficiency and expertise in club management. Approximately 1,500 CMAA members hold this prestigious designation in the US, and only 67 Club Managers are CCM-recognized in Canada.

This certification was established in 1965 and the CCM designation is the hallmark of professionalism in club management. It is a valuable, internationally-recognized, and widely-respected mark of an individual’s long-term commitment to professional development and the club industry.

In order to receive the CCM designation, candidates must invest time in specified educational requirements. These include the successful completion of numerous Club Management Institute and Business Management Institute courses as well as national and provincial professional development activities. They must also attend conferences on Club Management, be members of the CSCM for a minimum of six years, and maintain activity within their local branches. After these conditions have been met, they must pass the CCM Final Exam. The only way to pass the exam is to achieve over 70% in a grueling, five- to seven-hour exam covering all core competencies of general management.

Please join us in congratulating both Chris and Rick on this tremendous achievement in their careers!

As innovation is one of our core values, The Glencoe Club is always looking to improve and enhance our member’s experiences. This involves all connections, inside and outside the Club. We are excited to announce that we are currently upgrading our member apps and refreshing our Club websites for both the Downtown Club and the Golf Club.

Each and every day our members use these online platforms to stay connected, keep up to date with Club news; book programs, services and tee times; order Grab & Go; and more. Our new apps will take on a whole new look and feel with added features and improved functionality. Our new Club websites have been re-organized and more information is being added to showcase all the Club benefits available to members and potential members. Alongside the content overhaul, we’re freshening up the look with a more appealing and intuitive layout, including quick action buttons welcoming you upon sign in and a separate membersonly navigation.

Members can still expect all the same features they have come to love and rely on, but now with additional enhancements, a new look, improved organization and increased functionality.

Our new Club websites and apps will be sure to deliver exceptional online experiences for our members as well as create stronger consistencies between the two Clubs.

We want to ensure a seamless transition over to our new digital platforms. Please stay tuned to our member emails and our website for more details and sneek peaks.

We look forward to launching both our websites and apps in the coming weeks!

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CALENDAR

MARCH – MAY 2021 MARCH 9

MARCH

AWAKENING THE ENNEAGRAM IN STRESSFUL TIMES

ST. PATRICK'S DAY Stay tuned for details.

7 – 8:30 pm Join Catherine Bell as she discusses the Enneagram Personality System. The Enneagram is a tool for personal and leadership transformation. The Enneagram helps awaken us to what is real, to our gifts and work-ons. We become more present and, by default, less reactionary.

Register online: WL-56

MARCH 4, 11, 18 & 25

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MEDICAL CANNABIS & DEMENTIA 7 – 8:30 pm With the recent legalization of cannabis, you may have some questions or concerns.

Learn about the potential benefits, side effects and research behind the use of marijuana in managing symptoms of dementia so that you can make informed decisions for yourself or your family member.

Register online: WL-57

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WALKING CLUB 1 pm / $10 per walk Come join us as we walk the city! We will be enjoying different parks in Calgary while getting our steps in.

This is a low impact, easy and fun way to connect with members, nature and the history of our city.

Register online

APRIL 2 GOOD FRIDAY Holiday/Sunday hours.

APRIL 4 EASTER AT THE CLUB Stay tuned for details.

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WALKING CLUB 1 pm / $10 per walk Come join us as we walk the city! We will be enjoying different parks in Calgary while getting our steps in.

This is a low impact, easy and fun way to connect with members, nature and the history of our city.

Register online

APRIL 14 LIVING WELL THROUGH COVID-19 & BEYOND 7 – 8:30 pm Jessica Power Cyr will discuss the importance of finding wellness during COVID-19 and beyond. We are now well into many months of self-isolation.

How has this impacted our health? Jessica will discuss how sleep, nutrition, physical activity and mindfulness all impact your overall health, not just today but well into your senior years. She will discuss current research and provide you with tips on how to live a long, healthy, vibrant life. Register online: WL-58

MAY 9 MOTHER'S DAY AT THE CLUB Stay tuned for details.

MAY 10 THE MOTHERHOOD ADVANTAGE: POSTNATAL & BEYOND 7 – 8:30 pm This session focuses on exercise, core and pelvic floor health in the first year after birth and beyond.

Learn the dos and don’ts of popular fitness activities such as running, weight lifting, plyometrics and sports, while gaining valuable knowledge and tools to improve your core and assist with pelvic floor dysfunction.

Register online: WL-59

MAY 24 VICTORIA DAY Holiday/Sunday hours.

COVID-19 CLUB UPDATES

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

MEMBERSHIP

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

"Always try to be

honest and forthright."

Meet Dorothy (Dorie) Legat MEET THE

ATHLETE

ALL ABOUT YOU

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What are the small things that make your day better?

Seeing the big, blue Alberta sky.

ABOUT YOU & THE GLENCOE CLUB

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When did you become a member?

1950 What enticed you to become a member?

I was born into the Club.

How often do you visit the Club?

I visit four to five times per week.

What sports, programs or services of the Club do you or your family members participate in or use the most?

Tennis, curling, fitness, swimming facilities, all dining facilities, catering, Pro Shop, Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre.

Are there programs or services offered that you haven’t utilized yet but would like to?

Yes, the Golf Simulator.

What does being a member mean to you?

It means being part of a vibrant family sports club with all the amenities provided.

What is the one thing you can’t live without?

Good wine.

What is the luckiest thing that has ever happened to you?

Having wonderful parents and family.

What are you looking forward to over the next few months?

Saying goodbye to COVID-19.

What is the most impressive thing you know how to do?

Teach children and encourage their potential.

How would your friends and family describe you?

Outgoing and vivacious.

What is something you think everyone should do at least once?

Take a chance.

What’s something you’ve been meaning to try, but haven’t yet?

Skydiving.

Who inspires you to be better?

Myself.

What’s the hardest lesson you’ve learned?

To stand on my own.

What do you love most about being a member?

I love the dedication of the staff in providing versatile programs and in updating the facilities to accommodate all age groups.

What are three interesting facts about you?

I never give up, I’m always willing to try new things and I’m resilient.

What is one of your fondest memories at the Club?

Family weddings and special occasions, as arranged personally, or by the Club.

What challenges you?

To be a better person.

What is your favourite dining venue?

The Argyle Kitchen + Patio, but I also enjoy McCullough’s and Café 29.

What is your favourite menu item to order and why?

I really enjoy the weekly features and the new versatile menu. Keeping current with other restaurants is important to keeping the facility open and providing the membership with quality dining.

What are some of your personal “rules” that you never break?

Always try to be honest and forthright.

What are you grateful for?

Being born in Canada.

What are you goals and ambitions for the future?

Peace, joy and happiness for all. A

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CHEERS TO 5 YEARS! It’s truly amazing how fast time flies. March 11, 2021 marks the 5-year anniversary of the West Expansion and our current Club logo! Both of these innovative projects helped propel the Club forward in their own unique ways.

WEST EXPANSION

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he West Expansion was our largest renovation since the fire rebuild in 1962. It completely changed the blueprint of our building, and it enhanced many of our Club offerings and areas to better serve our membership well into the future.

Julie MacLeod Communications & Creative Director 403-287-4163 jmacleod@glencoe.org

This member-driven project addressed the need for more parking and expanded fitness centre as well as several facility enhancements. The plan originated in 2009 with a comprehensive membership survey and was further shaped and developed over subsequent years through member feedback, analysis of Club usage patterns and attention to current trends.

The West Expansion officially began in May 2014 and was completed in March 2016. We celebrated with a grand opening that included guided tours,

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a dramatic climbing demonstration, an antique car showcase, multiple food and beverage stations and an official ribbon cutting in the Fitness Centre.

Over 1,400 members were in attendance!

Phase 1 involved construction of a new building on the west side of the Club premises, an improved outdoor pool space and squash area renovations.

Phase 2 saw the relocation of the existing Junior locker rooms to the new addition and renovations to this newly-vacated space.

As we are all now so accustomed to the Club we know today, it is easy to forget all that was accomplished during the West Expansion. There were many positive changes made to Club facilities and, as a result, a direct enhancement of our programs and services.

CLIMBING The addition of the Climbing Centre brought a new activity for members to enjoy as well as new programming and a competitive team. Since then, this department has continuously innovated to grow its Outdoor Programming to include Birding, Climbing, Hiking, Walking and Summer Camps.

OUTDOOR POOL The Outdoor Pool renovation improved the fun and functionality of this highlyused space. We saw the addition of a longer and wilder slide with its own self-contained finish tank, an outdoor hot tub, lounge and seating areas and a beautiful, new privacy wall and garden to enhance the outdoor environment.

FITNESS The expansion of the Fitness Centre gave us much needed space to add new accessible washrooms, increase the amount of equipment with new, adaptable pieces, and create new spaces for small group training and new activities such as battle ropes and sled training.

We were also able to offer members Functional Strength Therapy as part of our Personal Training services.

We also improved our Food & Beverage services with our poolside dining, known then as Lido and now as 29 Degrees. Last but not least, we added a heated pad to the pool to help with snow and ice safety in the winter.

The addition of a new Studio created a more welcoming and ideal space for our mind/body programming, allowed us to grow our youth dance, yoga and fitness programs and increased our participant and storage capacities. We were also able to add new technology to our indoor cycling classes and offer combo classes such as Cycle & Core.

FAMILY LOCKER ROOMS Adding Family Locker Rooms provided increased changing space for families and youth camps. It gave the Club more accessible changing areas, showers and washrooms. and provided a space for guests. These new lockers rooms also gave members a change room in close proximity to the pool.

JUNIOR LOCKER ROOMS The new boys’ and girls’ Junior Locker Rooms were moved away from the front doors of the Club, increasing privacy and safety. The layouts were improved, the shower and changing areas were expanded and a waiting area just outside the change room was added for parents and guardians.

WELLNESS The new Wellness Centre moved all services into a larger, more beautiful space. The expanded square footage doubled the capacity for therapy appointments and new services were added, including Chiropractic, Thai Massage, Medical Pedicures, Performance Coaching, Nutrition Counselling and Yoga Therapy.

PHYSIOTHERAPY The expansion of the Physiotherapy Clinic provided the opportunity to add more services, including Osteopathy, Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy and Physiotherapy for Balance and Dizziness issues. The team has grown to include additional therapists who specialize in concussion and head trauma and hours of operation have expanded to include Sunday appointments.

SPORTS FLEX ROOM The addition of the Sports Flex Room opened up space for a variety of programming including our Licenced Preschool, Enhanced Kindergarten and Out of School Care programs. It expanded our Childcare services to offer Play Club and it gave us a space for complementary, dryland training for sports as well as much-needed meeting room and storage space.

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WEST FLEX ROOM The West Flex Room was a welcome addition as it gave the Club much-needed space for tutoring and music classes, birthday parties, small special events, camp and youth programming, small group adult programming and, of course, meeting space.

PLAY ZONE The new indoor play area brought much excitement to our younger members and changed the way our youth were able to

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use the Club. With year-round access, children are now able to drop-in and climb, play and burn off energy. This also became a great space for youth programs, birthday parties and special events.

PARKING New and upgraded parking areas provided more than 50 new stalls, including accessible stalls. Heated underground parking and bike storage were added.

Security was enhanced with superior lighting and digital cameras.

Over the years, the new additions and reconfigured spaces have been a welcome change for our members. We love seeing these facilities busy and we know they will serve you well for many years to come!

CLUB CREST

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ur logo is a significant and important element of our Club identity. It is our first impression, our lasting impression and the foundation of our brand.

In 2016, with the West Expansion underway, it was crucial for us to reinvent our logo to better represent our Club and our membership. We honour the deeper meaning behind our logo. It pays tribute to our past, present and future, and we showcase it with pride.

THE CREST The crest symbolizes our Scottish heritage. That’s where our name, The Glencoe Club, comes from. A Scottish crest is a heraldic badge worn to show allegiance to an individual or membership in a specific Scottish clan.

Our Club crest conveys the strong connection and allegiance among our membership in a similar way.

THE TORCH The torch represents leadership excellence in all disciplines, pursuits and actions by The Glencoe Club and its membership. Our members are exemplary in their contributions to society and this torch reflects those contributions. It also recognizes the dedication to sporting excellence in programming and facility, in which our Club has a truly outstanding past. Many Olympians have, and continue to be, part of our Club’s story and the torch is a nod to this achievement. Finally, the torch represents a proverbial “passing of the torch” between generations of members and the celebration of their milestones.

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THE DIAGONAL CROSS The diagonal cross pays homage to the rich and deep-rooted history of the Club by referencing the St. Andrew Cross on the Scottish flag. This element was adapted from the Club’s initial crest from 1931 and has been updated to represent the four main stakeholders that the Club proudly serves: its members, its staff, its neighbours, and the city in which it resides. The Club is at the intersection, forming the heart and soul of the community, while nurturing the social connections between participating members.

THE MOUNTAINS The mountains represent the geographic location of the Club, while also recalling the original inspiration of the Club’s name in Scotland’s Glencoe Valley.

THE COLOUR The colour blue is indicative of our brand and our values.

Blue represents loyalty, honesty and trust; integrity and perseverance; reliability and responsibility; caring and concern. “Blue is persistent and determined to succeed in whichever endeavors it pursues. Its success is defined by the quality and quantity of its relationships. It is a giver, not a taker. It likes to build strong trusting relationships.” (empower-yourself-with-color-psychology.com/color-blue.html)

We are very proud of our Club and our members and we look forward to many more years of having this crest represent us all.

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MEMBERSHIP

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

Margie Crosland Birdsell How long have you been a member at The Glencoe Club?

How many generations of your family belong?

It is my good fortune to have been a member of The Glencoe Club for the past 75 years. Three generations of my family have also enjoyed belonging to such a unique family club.

What sports/services have you participated in over the years?

Figure skating was my main focus and most of my friends engaged in the sport to some extent. After all, we could just run down the Glencoe hill from school at Earl Grey. I did dabble in a few other sports over the years such as curling and bowling. I still bowl in the Ladies’ league.

As well, I make pretty good use of the Fitness Centre. After my competitive years, I took to judging the sport in a very big way and became a world and Olympic judge. Even though I travelled all over the world as a judge, I still judged at home and was advisor to many of our top Glencoe skaters. Club members such as Leah Hepner, Cathy McFarlane, Catherine Osterberg and Brian Pockar were under my watch.

What is your earliest memory at the Club?

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day. We worked hard and soon learned that the competitive side of the sport was very demanding.

asked to be guest skaters at out-of-town carnivals. We had such fun going on these bonding trips. As a young skater, things really started to improve for me when head coach Hans Gerschwiler (a former world champion from Switzerland) became my coach. We connected well and I became Junior Champion of Canada. Unfortunately, Mr. Gerschwiler took a position at the Winnipeg Winter Club. Of course, I followed him there.

Under his excellent coaching, I became Senior Ladies Champion of Canada in 1958 and 1959.

Who were your friends at the Club growing up? What do you remember about them?

The Glencoe Club had a very large number of active skaters and these athletes became my friends and mentors.

Along with Karen Dixon, Diane Williams, Margaret Head, Wendy Egbert, Carol Irwin, Ellen Sweeny, Rosemary Hall and Sharon Adams, I was on the ice every

Did you have any heroes or role models (other members or staff) at the Club growing up? What were they like? What impact did they have on you?

I especially remember Joan Mackie (MacLagan) and looked up to her as an encouraging judge. At every level of progression, tests had to be taken and Joan was always involved and so well respected. Because I spent so much time on the ice at the Club, some of the staff became almost my second family.

I remember how thoughtful Fred Robinson was and he always had kind words of encouragement while resurfacing the ice. No Zamboni in those days — just a barrel, hot water, and a scraper! I am sure many in my generation would remember “Ethel.” She was always around, sometimes playing the music for our free programs or helping in the locker rooms. We could never figure out how our coach knew if we missed a practice or had a crush on a guy. Ethel was spying on us and would report back to the coach.

Is there any place in this building that holds special significance for you? Is it a place that exists now or that is no longer here?

I have fond memories of the old skating viewing area where we would gather around the big radiators to warm our feet before the next practice session. In my

day, the rink was not heated and we spent many hours practicing school figures in the cold. Nowadays, the Skating Lounge is home to more bridge players and anxious skating parents than skaters.

What was the best thing that ever happened to you at the Club?

One of my most fun memories goes like this: I do not know how we managed it, but we decided we should go to the Club on New Year’s Day to skate and play around on the ice. So, we went to Stu Aiken’s house (Club Manager), across the street from the Club and got him out of bed to let us into the Club! We had the best time doing crazy routines and imitations of other skaters on the ice.

What was the overall feeling you got when coming to the Club at that time?

I felt like I really knew my way around the Club, and it was like a second home to me.

In fact, my mother used to bring me a hot meal from home because, besides the formal dining room on the upper level, there was only a small lunch counter. I would walk down the hill after school and get a practice in before the evening session and I worked up quite an appetite.

Do you have the same kind of feelings now?

Some of my early Glencoe friends are still in my life and I think about them often. Best of all The Glencoe Club is still very much part of my current lifestyle.

Tell us what you remember about the fire. How did you hear about it? How did it make you feel?

Before the fire, I travelled to Vancouver to attend UBC. As I was getting dressed one morning to go to class, I heard about the fire on the radio. I was in shock and could hardly get myself to class. It was a very sad time.

My wedding reception was the first formal event after the fire. I’ll always remember walking down the impressive spiral staircase to the lobby and throwing my bouquet high in the air.

I performed a western exhibition routine in Davos, Switzerland, outdoors with snow capped mountains in the background. I trained in Davos briefly before competing in the World Championships in Paris, France.

“After my competitive career, I became very involved in judging the sport. Many of the skaters that I judged (and their parents) know me as Mrs. Berezowski. Even today as I walk through the Club I meet skaters and friends from the past who look fondly on their past experiences at the Glencoe.”

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“My children heard so much about figure skating but the best they could manage was “Friday Fun Night”, with all the races, games, and prizes. They each pursued a different sport: Nan excelled in swimming, Jill competed in badminton and Mike was on the squash team.”

What does being a member of the Club mean to you?

Being a member of the Club makes me feel very proud and gives me a sense of belonging. It was a gathering place for friends and family and very much a part of my neighbourhood. It was a place that offered a host of different activities and, above all, taught us good sportsmanship.

How has the Club made a difference in your life?

If I had not been a member of the Club, I doubt that skating would have been so much a part of my life and so rewarding.

If you could write a message to future members and put it in a time capsule for them to read 50 years from now, what would you write?

The message that I would like to pass on to current Club members and future

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skaters is to never lose sight of your goals and take pleasure in striving to fulfill them.

Anything else you would like to share?

Sometimes in the winter, what is now the West Parking Lot would be prepared for outdoor skating. We skated there for fun from time to time and I often think of how far the Club has advanced since then. Some of my photos remind me of the “good old days.” Because the Glencoe did not have spring or summer ice, I trained in a number of skating centres when possible. Along with many other Glencoe skaters, I travelled to Schmacher, Ontario, near Timmins, to train with our coach Hans Gerschwiler. Several of the photos were taken there at the MacIntyre Arena. A

Top: 1978 – Premier Peter Lougheed presenting me with the Alberta Government Achievement Award as an outstanding Albertan.

Outdoors in the hot sun, doing a split jump at Sun Valley, Idaho.

Plaque presented to me by Club President Carol Anderson – an achievement award for my contribution to figure skating.

2nd row left: Me, with some of the young Glencoe skaters, holding a prized silver tray presented to me on behalf of The Glencoe Club.

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MEMBERSHIP CARDS/FOBS & SECURITY ACCESS BARRIERS Our barriers, located at the West 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.

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 membership@glencoe.org • Accounts Receivable Sue Le: 403-287-4135 glencoear@glencoe.org Account & Payment Queries • Fitness Ken Clarke: 403-287-4169 kclarke@glencoe.org

• Wellness Centre Jessica Power Cyr 403-287-4178 jpowercyr@glencoe.org • Physiotherapy Clinic 403-287-4179 physio@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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» New Members • • • • • • •

Aliza Aldana David Benson Cole Hancheryk Rob Krasilowez Philip Sommerville Julie Thomson Jared Wynveen

» In Memory Of • • • •

Carol Kyle Jeanne Lougheed Eric J. Trewhitt Gerald Watkins

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Guest Policies

CLUB NEWS

Members 18 years and older have the privilege of introducing Sports or Social Guests with access to these facilities.

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

SPORTS GUEST Venue Access • • • • • • •

All Sports Facilities Showers Steam Room Locker Rooms Massage Outdoor Pool Deck & 29 Degrees Childcare

UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME

EVENTS PHOTOS

Fees • Junior - Day Pass $11 / Week Pass* $44 • Adult - Day Pass $18 / Week Pass* $72 • Sports guests are limited to one visit per month *Week Passes are intended for out-of-town guests (100 km+ out of Calgary) only.

They are valid for seven (7) days.

Dress Code • Racquets: Predominately (75%) white clothing.

• 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 Argyle Kitchen + Patio Social Functions McCullough’s Pub and Social House

Fees No charge for Club access. All dining facilities accept Visa, MasterCard, Interac and Cash.

Dress Code • Argyle Kitchen + Patio: Smart casual.

No ball caps, no white racquet attire and appropriate summer attire on the patio.

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.

UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME

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 • Order items from Café 29 and Argyle Kitchen + Patio with Grab & Go • Receive important alerts • Read the latest Club news and member achievements • Find a directory of Glencoe staff GLENCOE LIFE Volume 6, Issue 1 21

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. ●A ccounts must be paid prior to departure ■ Accommodation $ R eciprocal/Facility Fees may apply For more information, please call Member Services: 403-243-2506 Please send your feedback on reciprocal club visits to: membership@glencoe.org

AFRICA

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

ARGENTINA

Buenos Aires: The Hurlingham Club

AUSTRALIA

Melbourne: Royal Automobile Club of Victoria Sydney: Tattersalls Club

Darussalam: Royal Brunei Yacht Club

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IRELAND

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CANADA ALBERTA Edmonton: Derrick Golf & Winter Club Royal Glenora Club BRITISH COLUMBIA Pitt Meadows: Swaneset Bay Country Club Vancouver: Arbutus Club Hollyburn Country Club Jericho Tennis Club Terminal City Club Vancouver Lawn Tennis & Badminton Club Victoria: Bear Mountain Tennis Club Union Club of British Columbia MANITOBA Winnipeg: Winnipeg Squash & Racquet Club (Men’s Club) Winnipeg Winter Club NOVA SCOTIA Halifax: Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron ONTARIO London: The London Club Oakville: The Oakville Club Ottawa: Ottawa Athletic Club Toronto: Adelaide Club The Badminton & Racquet Club The Boulevard Club The Cambridge Club (Men’s Club) The Granite Club The Royal Canadian Yacht Club Toronto Athletic Club Toronto Cricket, Skating & Curling Club Toronto Lawn Tennis Club The University Club QUEBEC Montreal: Club Sportif MAA Club Atwater Mount Royal Tennis Club SASKATCHEWAN Saskatoon: The Saskatoon Club

Jakarta: Mercantile Athletic Club Dublin: Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club

JAPAN

Kobe Club (Accommodation Hotel Tor Road) Tokyo American Club

MALAYSIA

Raintree Club of Kuala Lumpur

PHILIPPINES

Alabang Country Club, Inc Baguio Country Club The Manila Club $

SINGAPORE

The Tanglin Club $ ■ ■● ● ● ●

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CHINA

Beijing: American Club ● Hong Kong: Hong Kong Football Club ● Kowloon Cricket Club ● LRC $● Shanghai: The Shanghai International Tennis Centre Club London: Army & Navy Club City University Club The Hurlingham Club The Lansdowne Club Roehampton Club Royal Overseas League The St. James’s Hotel & Club

Kolkate: Space Circle Clubs & Resorts Pvt. Ltd The Circle Club The Spring Club Maharashtra: PYC Hindu Gymkhana

INDONESIA

Brussels: International Club Château Sainte-Anne ■ ● (Accommodation at Hotel Astoria)

BRUNEI

INDIA

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BELGIUM

ENGLAND

A digital brochure with links to the various clubs is available to download from glencoe.org

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THAILAND

The British Club Bangkok

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UNITED STATES ALASKA Anchorage: Petroleum Club of Anchorage CALIFORNIA Berkeley: Faculty Club of Berkeley Los Angeles: California Yacht Club The Los Angeles Athletic Club Riviera Tennis Club San Francisco: Marines’ Memorial Club & Hotel The Olympic Club University Club of San Francisco COLORADO Denver: Denver Athletic Club ILLINOIS Chicago: University Club of Chicago Union League Club of Chicago MICHIGAN Detroit: Detroit Athletic Club MINNESOTA Saint Paul: University Club of Saint Paul Minneapolis: Women’s Club of Minneapolis NEW YORK New York: New York Athletic Club The University Club of New York Rochester: Genesee Valley Club OHIO Canton: Glenmoor Country Club Cincinnati: Cincinnati Athletic Club OREGON Eugene: Downtown Athletic Club Portland: Multnomah Athletic Club TEXAS Houston: Houston Racquet Club WASHINGTON Bellevue: Bellevue Club Seattle: Washington Athletic Club Spokane: Spokane Club WASHINGTON, D.C. The University Club of Washington

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*Note: the onus is on the member to find out which clubs are open to guests and what restrictions are in place. The Glencoe Club will not be accepting reciprocal club visitors until further notice.

2021

Patio & Pancakes

MISSED STAMPEDE LAST YEAR? LET’S MAKE STAMPEDE 2021 BETTER THAN EVER! Book the Argyle Patio for your group Stampede Breakfast. Group bookings for breakfast will be available from 7:30 am – 10 am during Stampede Week 2021.

You can book either half the patio or the full patio for your breakfast.

Please note, if half patio is booked there may be another group booked on the other side. The patio alone is a great spot to have a fun time with your group, but you could add live music and decorations to really impress your guests – ask us about these add ons.

It’s not too early to start planning for Stampede 2021!

Email events@glencoe.org to book your group on the patio and learn about our Stampede Breakfast Packages.

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All That’s Possible The Glencoe Club Ballroom is a spectacular setting for your next event. Even in times of COVID-19, we have to let ourselves dream a bit about what we’re looking forward to once we can gather again. Let’s imagine together what that could be like.

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Ciara Glendon Food & Beverage Manager 403-287-4173 | c 403-998-6066 cglendon@glencoe.org

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“To showcase the new Ballroom, we invited some of our vendor friends to come and work their magic inside our new space.

They delivered the WOW factor.”

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or your special occasion, we can connect you to amazing and creative vendors who can bring your vision to life. And while these images jump off the page to delight you visually, imagine immersing yourself in this special atmosphere. You can experience what an event would feel like in our Ballroom by watching a special music video on our website (under Functions) featuring violinist Megan Ann Konschuh.

Wedding After being postponed and postponed again, it’s finally the day you’ve been waiting for. It’s wedding day! You’ve walked down the aisle and now you’re ready for your reception. Guests are greeted with champagne. They mingle in the foyer with the grand piano softly playing in the background. They are soon seated at elegant tables and dine on a delectable four-course meal that includes gourmet favourites like Mushroom Velouté and a Duet of Tenderloin and Ahi Tuna. Under the starry night lights, the Ballroom is a perfect setting in which to dance the night away.

Anniversary You’ve seen each other through the ups and downs of life and after these isolating times you’re ready to celebrate with friends and family. Long tables are set in the Ballroom. Chef recreates your original wedding dinner. Your children deliver witty and caring speeches. And special surprises abound. In the middle of dinner, one of the servers turns out not to be a server at all but an opera singer! Entertainers delight the crowd with a beautiful acapella rendition of La Vie En Rose.

Birthday Was your milestone birthday missed due to COVID-19? We’re ready to celebrate you when restrictions ease. Gather your friends and put on a party they’ll be talking about for ages, featuring: Innovative, passed appetizers in individual containers, fine wine from our wine wall and (don’t forget) the birthday cake! Don’t let your milestone pass by without celebrating, even if it’s a little delayed.

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Fundraiser Through the years, The Glencoe Club has been the ideal spot for charity fundraisers. The new Ballroom makes it even more so. And when combined with the Club Rooms, there is plenty of space for silent auction items and entertainment. Your dance floor can be anywhere in the room and the acoustics for a live band are phenomenal. Plated meals will be the way to go and they are anything but boring when Executive Chef Dean Kanuit custom designs the dishes to suit your crowd’s tastes and budget.

The built-in AV system is great for showcasing behind-the-scenes footage of your charity’s work with great sight lines to the screens.

Holiday Party Make up for the missed 2020 holiday season with a fun holiday party. Tables decorated with festive colours, a seasonal cocktail to welcome everyone, tender ribeye being carved for guests to enjoy and a mix of holiday music and 80’s hits played by your DJ. Why not add in some live entertainment as a surprise? Instead of Santa, have The Grinch crash the party to tease the guests and steal the centerpieces. Can you imagine the laughter?

Bar or Bat Mitzvah Working with families to celebrate an amazing rite of passage is a great joy. Having a celebration that includes fun experiences for both kids and adults is a total blast for guests. Imagine colourful décor, bright balloons, decadent desserts and elevated comfort food.

And of course, picture a DJ with a killer sound and lighting system that keeps the party rocking all night!

While things may not be completely back to normal, we’re getting there. Now is the time to think of all that is possible in the new Glencoe Club Ballroom. It’s easy to put your date on hold and we are being flexible with rescheduling needs based on restrictions.

Reach out and let us dream with you. How big will you dream? A Featured vendors: Décor and Balloon Display: Chair Flair | chairflair.ca Flowers: Creative Edge Flowers | creativeedgeflowers.com Cake: Swirl Custom Cakes & Desserts | swirlcakes.ca Violinist: Megan Ann Konschuh | meganannkonschuh.com Megan’s gown: Durand Bridal | durandbridal.com Photographer: Ochoa Photography | ochoaphotography.ca GLENCOE LIFE Volume 6, Issue 1 27

10 REASONS to host your wedding at the Glencoe

by Jay Gillis, Banquets Supervisor

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Renovated Spaces Enjoy our freshly renovated spaces, with modern, elegant designs and all the latest technology. Book our beautiful, spacious Ballroom, an intimate Club Room or the private Patio. Each venue offers the flexibility to accommodate wedding parties of all sizes.

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Service Excellence Creating Exceptional Experiences is at the forefront of our team’s focus.

We are grateful to be a part of your special day and will work tirelessly to ensure it goes off without a hitch. Our experienced, approachable service staff members take pride in their work and are eager to accommodate any request.

Quality Food with Variety Our highly-esteemed chefs share years of combined experience with expertise in many different culinary styles.

We achieve a balance between quality and presentation, all while accommodating a variety of food preferences (including allergy-related choices). Whether you are enjoying a buffet or plated dinner, our cuisine offerings are sure to satisfy.

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Expert Curating Our team has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to organizing and staging weddings. We work diligently with wedding parties and planners to ensure a perfect event, right down to the fine details! Working with us, you can focus on making memories and enjoying your special day to the fullest.

Vendor Connections Whether you’re just starting to plan your wedding or looking for finishing touches, we are eager to assist you. Our vast experience hosting private events has allowed us to build relationships with many trusted vendors.

Décor, lighting and entertainment are a few of the areas in which we can help.

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A Familiar & Friendly Environment The Glencoe Club is our members’ second home. We provide a comfortable environment to enjoy some of life’s most intimate moments. Many families have shared memories within the Club that transcend generations. We consider joining two families as one to be one of the most important and exciting experiences we can create!

Location The Glencoe Club’s downtown location is convenient and attractive. The beautiful, winding Elbow River is seconds away, providing a scenic backdrop for wedding photos. Guests at your reception will find a variety of convenient lodging options with quick and easy access to transit.

Pricing We understand that planning your wedding involves important financial decisions. Our extravagant offerings meet competitive pricing. We’ll work to ensure you get the value you’re looking for without compromise. With our numerous options for making your wedding one-of-a-kind, we are certain our venue will be right for you!

Health & Safety Now more than ever, a safe environment for you and your guests is paramount. Although recent events have created many new norms, the Glencoe is proud of our long-standing health and safety practices. Our facility is regularly cleaned and disinfected with the latest and safest products approved

by Alberta Health Services. Our extensive screening protocol and contact tracing ensures that the health of all members and guests is a priority.

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Privacy This has become a major concern in our modern world.

Many of our members are very much esteemed in both their personal and professional lives. Being a private club, we provide an environment free of disruption and solicitation. Our wealth of experience with VIPs and exclusive events has positioned us to offer a secure and private environment for you and your guests.

Look to 2022 and book your wedding with us now by contacting events@glencoe.org for a tour. A

Spring is in the air! Come see us and taste our latest concoctions.

CAMP FIRE + S’MORES spirit forward, subtle smoke, sippable buffalo trace bourbon + compass box peat monster + marshmallow syrup + chocolate mole bitters

SPRING BLOOM delicate, gin forward, subtle siderit gin + campari + averna + lemon juice + simple syrup

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It’s spring, the sun is shining and the kids are playing in the fresh air of the yard. The grill or smoker is warming up, burning off the winter sleep, and you are about to fire up a beautiful meal for family or friends. It’s barbecue season!

You’re standing proud in your favourite apron (That ain’t burnt, that’s flavour) that you got for Christmas. You have a cold libation in one hand and you’re twirling a pair of tongs with the other.

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I’m not sure about you, but for me, this is one of life’s simplest and greatest pleasures. There is something primal about it, like you are connecting with ancestral roots, cooking with fire. You have meals planned for the entire spring and summer and the season is going to be spectacular.

by David Fida, Restaurant Experience Manager

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or many in Canada, as soon as the snow flies, the barbecue is covered or packed away for winter hibernation and, if so lucky, you maybe pull it back out once or twice during one of our wonderful Chinooks. Living in Calgary, I live by a motto that “barbecue is not a season!” Every chance I get, I am outside grilling or smoking something for breakfast, lunch or dinner. A little cold and snow is not going to stop me from that delicious goodness. After all, we are Canadian.

The start of spring or “barbecue season” means one important thing: Barbecue maintenance and cleanup. It’s important year-round, but I take extra time and care in early spring. Now, I know some of you are thinking: “But if I clean my grill, I will lose all the built-up flavour.” As much as I do believe that food does taste better off a well-seasoned grilled, there is a point where you risk too much soot and grease, which can lead to improper cooking, dirty food, uncontrollable grease fires, flare-ups, temperature swings or a burnout in the middle of a long cook. Do you really want to chance any of that with your meat? I sure don’t!

We all want to be King or Queen of the grill, and we all get that sense of accomplishment and pride when we put an outstanding barbecued meal on the table. Why not set yourself up for success?

Here are some pro tips on cleaning and maintaining your grill: Wood Fire or Charcoal Grill • Give the grates a good scrub and pressure wash • Scrape off soot and grease buildups along the inside of the grill and vacuum out • Check the chimney or smoke stacks for soot and grease buildups • Scrape and clean the drip pan • Clean out any leftover ash or charcoal, starting off fresh for the season

Wood Pellet Grill • Give the grates a good scrub and pressure wash • Scrape off soot and grease buildups along the inside of the grill and vacuum out • Check the chimney or smoke stacks for soot and grease buildups • Scrape and clean the drip pan • Vacuum out the burn pot • If your pellets have been sitting all winter, empty the hopper and start with fresh pellets (they can get moist or damp with cooling, heating and weather changes and are then no good to cook with) Gas/Propane Grill • Give the grates a good scrub and pressure wash • Scrape off soot and grease buildups along the inside of the grill and vacuum out • Clean and scrub deflector plates, ensuring there’s no rust or deterioration • Check the burners for the same (rusting, large holes or deterioration) • Clean the catch tray and grease trap under the burners • Check your gas line or hose to make sure there is no fraying, holes or cracks • Check the connection to be sure it’s a good fit with the gas line or propane tank • If using propane, make sure the tank is not expired

Once you’ve completed your cleaning and maintenance, get the grill back together, fire it up, grab that apron, crack a cold one and have some great cooks.

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Pork Belly Burnt Ends Ingredients • 8 – 10 lbs skinless pork belly • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 cup of your favourite BBQ seasoning • 1 cup of your favourite BBQ sauce • 4 tbsp butter • 2 tbsp honey or agave

Instructions Set up your smoker to 250°F. Cut pork belly in even square cubes, (roughly 1.5” x 1.5”). Lightly coat the pork belly cubes with olive oil.

Generously dust the pork belly with your favourite BBQ rub and let sit for 15 minutes to allow for the rub to penetrate the meat.

Place the pork belly cubes on a wire rack (this step is easier then placing each piece directly on the grill a piece at a time, as you can quickly place the full rack on the smoker all at once and lose less heat). Cook for 2.5 to 3 hours. Remove the pork belly cubes from the grill and place in an aluminum tray. Add BBQ sauce, butter and honey or agave. Mix the pork belly cubes and ingredients until they are well incorporated. Cover with tin foil and place back on the smoker.

Cook for an additional 1 to 1.5 hours.

Remove foil and cook for 15 more minutes. Remove from the smoker, let stand for a few minutes and enjoy.

When all is done your pork belly cubes should be meat probed (fork tender), with an internal temperature of 200°F.

2020 CLU B CH AM PIO NS HIP S Our Glencoe Club family faced many challenges this year. One of the traditions we were forced to adapt was our Club Championships. While our Sports Professionals worked hard to create innovative ways to run these competitions in all departments, they were forced to cancel some altogether.

The areas that, unfortunately, were not able to host their departments’ Club Championships were: • • • • • •

Badminton: Juniors Team Bowling Gators Skating Squash Tennis: Ladies Singles and Men’s Doubles

These areas all had plans in place to safely run the competitions. Due to Alberta Health Services restrictions, however, we were unable to and had to cancel.

BADMINTON MEN’S SINGLES Steve Smith WOMEN’S SINGLES Kyleigh O’Donoghue MEN’S DOUBLES Alex Pang/Steve Smith WOMEN’S DOUBLES Erin O’Donoghue/ Kyleigh O’Donoghue

Russ Waddell (Skip) Doug Birrell Geoff Williams Pat O’Connor MIXED DOUBLES Amanda Surasky/ Alan Surasky MIXED

AnnaMaria Donaldson/Alex Pang

BOWLING

TENNIS

MIXED DOUBLES

MEN’S 10-PIN 1. Luke Simpson (969) 2. Rhys Royer (875) 3. Robert Pinder (834)

1. Shawna Perron (765) 2. Diana Bourque (760) 3. Megan Thomson (629) MEN’S 5-PIN 1. Daniel Sauvé (1034) 2. Michael Nauss (1027) 3. Shane Thompson (1024) LADIES’ 5-PIN 1. Launie Rakochey (986) 2. Doreen Powell (902) 3. Diane Williams (741)

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Russ Waddell (Skip) Louise Sheeran Riley Fairbanks Nancy Baxter

LADIES’ 10-PIN We are pleased some departments were able to run. Your Adult Badminton, Bowling, Curling and Tennis Club Champs are listed here! Congratulations to all of our 2020 Club Championship winners.

Our Pros are working hard and we are hopeful to give you an opportunity in 2021 to safely defend your titles!

CURLING

MEN’S SINGLES Winner: Zack Lister Runner up: Dave Bell LADIES’ DOUBLES Winners: Riva Mackie/Grace Bell Runners up: Jane Wansbrough/ Shaun Richards MIXED DOUBLES Winners: Alex Molotsky/Claire Koke Runners up: Dave Bell/Grace Bell

EPTC UPDATE

Elbow Park Tennis Club To say that the 2020 EPTC season looked different from previous years is an understatement. Like the rest of the world during the COVID-19 pandemic, we overcame a magnitude of challenges in order to safely offer outdoor tennis from May 15 to October 15, 2020.

O Connor Rodewald Assistant Athletics Manager 403-287-4113 crodewald@glencoe.org

n March 16, 2020, the EPTC team was asked to stay home and stay safe. We did not know what the season was going to look like or if we would have one at all! In a normal year, EPTC requires a month of lead time to properly prepare the courts and Cubhouse and to allow our members time to purchase their memberships.

This year, we were given the green light to open on Wednesday, April 29. That gave us approximately two weeks to accomplish what, in the past, had taken us a full month. Luckily for EPTC, our star Superintendent Radu was ready-andable to tackle the courts the morning of

Thursday, April 30. By working long hours and using innovative ideas for setup, Radu was able to have the courts ready for members on our originally-scheduled Opening Day of May 15.

This was our first large challenge, but it did not stop there.

COVID-19 protocols to ensure the safety of staff and members were front and centre in our minds. With these came an online membership purchasing option, a new court booking system (in the past we worked on a drop-in schedule) and signs everywhere to communicate new procedures. We saw singles for only half the season, and unfortunately, there was none of the usual EPTC socializing.

While we cannot thank Radu, Matt, Victoria, Hailee, Tomas, Jessica and Larissa enough for all of their diligent hard work, care, patience and attention-to-detail throughout the season, we’d also like to extend our appreciation to our members.

Without the understanding you showed to our staff, we would not have been able to achieve the success we did.

We have learned so much from the challenges of last season.

We’ll keep striving to create exceptional experiences for our members, no matter what this next season looks like. From all of us at EPTC, thank you for an incredible season during these uncertain times. We are beyond excited to welcome you back to the courts in May and we know that whatever challenges this year brings we’ll have another successful season at Elbow Park Tennis Club. A

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MEET ARDY THE COACH

Most members of The Glencoe Club are familiar with Ardy Wiranata’s smiling face. Ardy has been a member of our Badminton Team since January 2001.

What some members might not know is that Ardy was one of the best badminton players in the world through the 1990’s and has a tremendous record of competitive accomplishments. This is his story!

by Beth Richardson, Badminton Professional

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rdy was born in Jakarta, Indonesia, the youngest of four children. His parents believed in the importance of being involved in sport. All of the Wiranata children were enrolled in badminton at a small local club which rented court space at multiple gyms in the area. Ardy’s journey to becoming the #1 ranked Men’s Singles player in the world began at the age of nine. He was the proud owner of a steel Carleton badminton racquet and played once a week. After two weeks of playing, he entered his first tournament for “West Jakarta.” Some might consider it a short painful event — he lost 15-0, 15-1 and was out of the competition. But for Ardy, he learned that he loved to compete and found the event motivating. A year later he got his revenge as he defeated the same boy at the same tournament!

Ardy (third from the left) at 10 years old

The small club folded a couple of years after Ardy started playing badminton and he and his siblings moved to a new, bigger club when he was 12 or 13 years old. It was sponsored by a local business and there were no training fees! The club also paid to send Ardy to his first international tournament when he was 14 years old.

His father accompanied him to the Under 18 German Junior. He was paired with a boy from Germany in the Doubles event and also played Men’s Singles. Ardy had to overcome a lot of challenges. Flying to Frankfurt took about 30 hours and then he had to take a train to the small town where the tournament was held.

He couldn’t communicate with many people as almost all of the participants were Dutch or German and he didn’t speak the languages. Other players had coaches and could receive tips if their match went to three games. None of these obstacles ended up being an issue as Ardy won his semi-final in three games and then went on to win the whole tournament in the Men’s Singles event! After the tournament, Ardy and his father celebrated with a rare, weeklong vacation before heading back to Indonesia.

When he returned home, he trained with his club until it folded. Happily, at the age of 15, he made it to the semi-finals at the Under 18 National Championships and was invited to join the Junior National Team. His new club was Djarum and he lived in a dorm with his teammates. Since the club was still in Jakarta, he could go home on weekends if there wasn’t a tournament… but there were a lot of tournaments! He joined the team in January, 1986 and — a week after starting — was off to his first International Senior Level tournament.

He travelled with a team of players. Most of them were at least two or three years older and helped him learn the ropes.

There would usually be about six to eight Men’s Singles players at a tournament and at least one coach who was in charge of those players alone. His best result in the first batch of senior tournaments was winning two rounds at the All England Championships before losing to the #1 English man, Steve Baddeley.

In the fall of 1986, Ardy attended the World Juniors. He was paired with a girl from China in the Mixed Doubles event who later went on to be ranked #1 in Women’s Singles. Ardy won the event with her. The following year, he played the same tournament with Susi Susanti, a fellow Indonesian in the Mixed Doubles.

He was also able to play the Men’s Singles

With the Cup after winning the All England Badminton Tournament in 1991

that year. He won both events. Susi also went on to become the #1 ranked Women’s Singles player in the world. To this day, Ardy credits his partners for his success in Mixed Doubles but it seems like he should get some of the credit!

His breakthrough moment on the Senior Circuit was in 1988 when he made his first semifinal at the Singapore Open. He was also a finalist at the China Open and was named to the Indonesian Thomas Cup (World Men’s Team Championships) team as the fourth Singles player.

Then in 1989 he made the final of the World Championships which were played in Jakarta. His family was there with thousands of crazy badminton fans who made hockey games in North America look and sound like a quiet, peaceful library!

In 1992 he came second at the Olympic Games in Barcelona to one of his training partners.

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Left: Medal ceremony at the 1992 Olympic Games where Ardy won a silver medal in the Men’s Singles Top: Ardy won his Singles match, capturing the Thomas Cup for Indonesia in 1994

Ardy got married in 1995 to his highschool sweetheart, Liza; they just celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary this year. As a sports hero in his country, the wedding was bigger than average with approximately 1,000 guests! The bride and groom stood in a receiving line for over four hours at the reception.

Even the Vice President of Indonesia was in attendance. He had previously been the head of the Indonesian Badminton Association.

In 1998, Ardy moved to the United States to act as a coach in Colorado Springs.

He continued to compete during this time but didn’t want to finish his playing career without a job. The United States had offered him a position in 1997 but he hadn’t been ready to move on. In 1998, he was ready to try his hand at coaching.

He worked in the States until he was wooed by The Glencoe Club and came to Canada in January 2001. He has been here ever since!

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Looking back, Ardy certainly had an amazing career as a badminton athlete and coach. He had a supportive family who chose to put him in the second-most popular sport in his country (soccer was first) along with his siblings who were all top Junior National players in their own right. After high school, while his siblings all quit sport to pursue school, Ardy decided to gamble. That gamble paid off!

When asked about his favourite badminton memory, Ardy doesn’t choose a tournament or a win against a particular opponent. He chooses to remember great times with teammates as they travelled the world, playing pranks on each other and experiencing highs and lows.

He has fond memories of coaching members of The Glencoe Club to great success, including many who still play in adult leagues. He reminisces about the 12 years he played the All England (the oldest international badminton tournament, steeped in great tradition, like Wimbledon is to tennis). It wasn’t just the fact that he won it in 1991 that this tournament was so special. He also remembers all of the other years he didn’t win because of how incredible the tournament experience was on its own.

Badminton has been Ardy’s life and we hope that he will continue to find passion in his sport for many years to come! A

FOOTWEAR & APPAREL TIPS FROM THE PRO SHOP TIPS FOR BUYING TENNIS SHOES Tennis shoes are specifically designed for use on the tennis court. Lateral support is crucial to tennis players. So is stability, as many of the quick movements on a tennis court are side-toside. It’s frequent stops and starts as players move around the court. This also influences the way tennis shoes are designed.

While cushioning is important, it is less so than lateral stability.

Come to The Glencoe Pro Shop to find your ideal pair.

ARE BADMINTON-SPECIFIC SHOES IMPORTANT? The range of movements you perform while playing badminton is very wide. Badminton shoes provide support for stop-and-go and sideways movements, and often the soles are shaped differently than running shoes to prevent ankle rolling. In order to adapt to all this, a badminton shoe needs to be flexible, lightweight and well-cushioned. It needs an adapting ankle space so your feet can “change shape” to fit the specific movement you’re performing. Wearing shoes designed specifically for badminton helps prevent injuries. It ensures your feet do not suffer the stress that usually comes from playing this fast-paced and challenging game. Visit us at The Glencoe Pro Shop to try on some badminton shoes.

CAN KIDS’ RUNNING SHOES BE USED FOR COURT SPORTS? In short, the answer is “no”. Even at the Junior level, court shoes are designed to handle the extreme movements associated with court sports. In Tennis, the requirements for lateral stability and support far exceed what Running shoes can deliver. In Badminton and Squash, shoes that prevent ankle rolls during quick movements are encouraged.

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PICKING THE BEST MATERIAL FOR YOUR WORKOUT The clothes you wear for a workout can make a difference in how you feel after exercise. It may be time to consider merino wool in your fitness apparel. Merino wool is breathable, natural, sustainable (and does not stink, despite sweaty workouts). Drop by The Glencoe Pro Shop to try on some merino wool apparel today.

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MEET THE

ATHLETE

JACK WALKER • Sport: Competitive Swimming (Glencoe Gators) • Age: 17 years • Coaches: Jim Campbell (current), Randi Willisko What age did you start participating in your sport?

I started in 2013, so I would have been eight years old at the time.

What got you interested in your sport?

To be entirely honest, at the very beginning, swimming was the same as most other sports I had tried. I was just browsing to try and discover what sport I would most enjoy. I started the same year Randi began coaching, so I (or, more accurately, my parents) decided I was going to stick with it for at least a few years. Once those had passed, I was hooked.

How long have you been training at The Glencoe Club?

I started swimming at the Glencoe, so all eight years of training have been here (it’s nine years if you count this season, although COVID has made it difficult).

How often do you train?

I train seven times per week during the normal season.

Practices range between one and two hours, with additional dryland workouts. Overall, I probably spend around 16 or 17 hours per week training, plus any competitions we might have.

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What do you value the most about training at The Glencoe Club?

For me, the most important part is the people I train with. I’ve been swimming with roughly the same group for most of my time on the team, so I feel closer with them than basically anyone else. The same goes for my coaches; knowing them for so long means that both the quality of training and general atmosphere are amazing.

What’s your fondest memory in your sport?

My best memories from swimming are probably our yearly training camps. PreCOVID, we had a yearly training camp in either Fernie or Radium. Despite the fact that four practices in the span of a single weekend left everyone feeling halfdead, we always have such a good time at the camp, whether it’s obnoxiously bad karaoke in the back of the bus on the drive out or just spending free time hanging out in our rooms.

What other sports/activities do you enjoy?

I don’t have time for any other commitments as time-consuming as swimming on top of school, although I did martial arts outside the Glencoe until a few years ago. At the moment, I’m working part-time at Chinook Mall and am fairly busy with school, although I try to go skiing on the weekends when I have the chance.

What do you enjoy doing when you are not training or competing?

Normally, I like to spend as much of my free time as possible with my friends, even if we aren’t planning anything particularly exciting. As well, I’m a pretty avid reader, so I’m happy to spend an evening with music and a book if I’m especially exhausted after a practice.

What’s something about you that people wouldn’t expect?

Any hidden talents?

Above: Zone 3 Team, Alberta Summer Games, 2018 Page 38 top: Arizona State Open, 2019; Bottom: Warmup at Western Canadian Championships, 2019

Surprisingly, I’m really good at working with little kids. I volunteer coached the junior levels of my swim team for a few years, am hoping to work in the summer as a lifeguard/swim instructor once pools open up again, and regularly volunteer at Camp Bonaventure YYC in the summers.

Not exactly “typical” high-school jobs, but I’ve always found little kids easy and fun to work with (siblings notwithstanding).

What’s your favourite quote?

“It doesn’t matter how beautiful your theory is, it doesn’t matter how smart you are. If it doesn’t agree with experiment, it’s wrong.”

-Richard Feynman, Winner of Nobel Prize in Physics,1965 How has COVID impacted your training and competition? What are you doing to ensure you stay on top of your game?

COVID has had two major impacts on my involvement with swimming. Firstly, it has disrupted training because of the somewhat unreliable pool shutdowns, although I’ve taken up running three or four times per week on the treadmill when we aren’t able to swim. The bigger impact, for me at least, has been the fact that I haven’t had any competitions since last fall, and likely won’t have any this year at all. Because “official” swim meets are needed in order for new best times to be recorded, the lack of competitions means that university swim teams will have next to no benchmarks for recruiting, as times from a year and a half ago aren’t necessarily correlated to how well someone is performing currently (for example, I could have been slower than someone else when I last competed, but faster now, and the times we have recorded would not reflect that). As such, I imagine that making it onto a university swim team next year will be more subjective than it would typically be, because a purely numbers-based approach isn’t the most reliable at the moment. A

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A Look Back at the 2019

“EVENT OF THE YEAR”

by Brad Purdy, 2020/21 Tennis Committee Chairperson

In Fall 2018, Tennis Canada asked The Glencoe Club if we would organize and host one of the larger national tournaments, the 2019 Western Canadian Senior Indoor National Championships.

It would run five full days and evenings from May 8–12, 2019.

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nterpret Senior loosely! his tournament was eligible for players aged 30 through 85, with most between 30 and 50. The Glencoe Club brought on the Calgary Winter Club to double the court capacity for this tournament.

When Tennis Canada called me in the summer of 2020 to inform me we’d won the award, they provided the following feedback – our Club should be very proud:

I was asked to chair the tournament.

I gladly took on the assignment, working with a very enthusiastic and talented Tennis Committee. We hit the ground running in December 2018 to execute on one of the most important (but challenging) tasks for the tournament — raising sponsorship money in order to actually run a tournament of this size. With persistence and creativity, we secured $20,000, the highest amount Tennis Canada had seen raised in the history of the tournament. We also achieved a total of 202 players, another record high with this tournament. And I’m also pretty sure we hit the record books on fun factor over the course of the week!

• Our tournament was unanimously selected by the Seniors Committee.

• There were over 50 Senior tournaments that tennis season from which the Committee selected the winner.

• The tournament evaluation score filled out by the head referee was exceptional.

• The vibe during the event was extraordinary, with full attention to detail carried out.

• Tennis Canada was involved in hundreds of events that year, and the commitment of our organizing committee was unparalleled.

• The entry gift package was the best Tennis Canada had seen at any tournament.

All our hard work paid off. Tennis Canada awarded The Glencoe Club and the Calgary Winter Club the 2019 Tennis Canada “Event of the Year” Excellence Award in the Seniors category.

It was a super-fun five days of intense competition during the day and evenings.

The camaraderie was awesome. Existing friendships were strengthened and new relationships developed.

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The Glencoe Club receives the 2019 Tennis Canada “Event of the Year” Excellence Award

The Saturday evening wrap-up banquet was a first-class affair. The committee did a fantastic job with décor and atmosphere. The food was delicious.

I got the honour of being the emcee for the evening (I think everyone enjoyed the job I did). There were plenty of acknowledgments, laughs and even the odd person hijacking the mic!

As with most successful events, this could not have happened without all our sponsors’ support, and the players that participated.

Thank you so much!

As well, thank you to the awesome organizing committee. You are all truly amazing and your dedication to the tennis community and The Glencoe Club is unmatched.

I look forward to The Glencoe Club getting the opportunity to host another Tennis Canada tournament in the near future. A

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WESTERN CANADIAN SENIOR INDOOR TENNIS

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESENTED BY:

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: TITLE SPONSOR

Rob Birrell (current President of The Glencoe Club)

PRESENTING SPONSOR

COURT SPONSOR

ENTRY GIFT SPONSOR

COMMITTEE:

Brad Purdy at the wrap-up banquet

Brad Purdy (Chairperson) Elaine Arthur Dave Bell Cathy Heimbach Megan Hindmarch Rudy Rocque Jane Wansbrough

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WHY WALK? The Benefits of Walking are Undisputed The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity per week.

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he resulting health benefits associated include lowering your risk for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and certain cancers such as breast and colon cancer. You also improve your bone health and combat weight gain. One hundred and fifty minutes of moderate activity per week is also shown to boost brain health by decreasing anxiety and depression and improving cognition. That’s a lot of benefits from only 20 – 30 minutes of activity a day!

It should be noted that you do not necessarily need to complete 30 minutes of continuous activity. There is significant benefit even when your activity is broken up into smaller bouts. Walking is an excellent way to get in your minutes of activity as it is a form of cardiovascular exercise plus it is weight-bearing, meaning you are carrying your own body weight. This means that walking helps your cardiovascular system, strengthening your heart and lungs and lowering your blood pressure. It also Jane Wenzel makes your bones Recreation Admin/Wellness stronger, fighting Programs Instructor against osteopenia 403-287-4330 jwenzel@glencoe.org and osteoporosis.

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CSEP also recommends that adults limit their daily sedentary time to less than eight hours. Going for a walk - even if it’s short - is a great way to break up all the time we spend sitting. Think about a 15-minute walk on your lunch hour, or walking to the convenience store instead of driving. No quantity of time is too little to make a difference!

In addition to physical benefits, walking offers psychological and social benefits.

Walking in a group or with a friend provides a great social opportunity, especially in a year when we’ve faced so much social isolation. Making an arrangement with someone also keeps you motivated and more likely to achieve your exercise goals. Plus, you’re more likely to work harder when exercising with other people. However, if you prefer to be on your own, there are still many benefits of

getting out on the trails. Walking alone can be extremely meditative and a good way to clear your head and de-stress. I encourage you to put away the technology for this short period and connect with the nature around you. There are many studies that show amazing psychological and physiological benefits of being in nature, including the reduction in cortisol (the stress hormone) levels and lowering blood pressure. Calgary has many beautiful parks, so you won’t need to go far to experience the benefits of walking in nature.

Routine Work walking into your routine by setting an appointment to walk with a friend, walk a pet or walk to take a mental health break. The hardest part is getting out! Once you’ve started, you’ll want to walk at a pace that is challenging, but one

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Walking is a great way to get outside, get active, improve your physical and mental health and have fun. Walking can be beneficial at any age and fitness level.

WALKING CLUB

Come join us as we walk the city! We will be enjoying different parks in Calgary while getting our steps in.

This is a low impact, easy and fun way to connect with members, nature and the history of our city.

EVERY THURSDAY AT 1 PM FOR 1 – 1.5 HOURS you are able to maintain. You should feel slightly winded, but still able to talk. That is when you’ll know you’ve reached a good pace for yourself.

Start slowly and work your way up to speed to warm up your muscles and cardiovascular system before hitting your maximum stride. Don’t be hard on yourself, get out when you can and make it a fun and positive experience.

Winter Walking – Avoid Slipping on Ice Do your best to avoid icy areas so you can continue to walk as normal.

However, if you reach an icy patch, it’s best to copy the experts and walk like a penguin! Point your toes outward and keep your feet wide to create a larger base of support. Take short steps and go slowly. Keep your arms out to the sides for extra balance.

Importantly, keep your head up, maintain upright posture and walk through your whole foot to keep your centre of mass over your feet.

If you need extra assistance, use walking poles or an ice pick attachment for a cane. Walking poles are our preferred choice as they promote an upright posture, whereas there is a tendency to hunch slightly when using a cane.

Finally, ensure you have good winter footwear. Imagine your footwear —with its tread — as your winter tires. Choose shoes with good treads for ice and avoid hard materials that won’t grip.

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Select individual walks for $10/walk or join us for as many walks as you like!

Yearly Walking Membership is available for $30.

To purchase, email Jury Nam at jnam@glencoe.org

UPCOMING WALKS March 4 - Carburn Park March 11 - Votier’s Flats March 18 - Weaselhead Flats March 25 - Bowmont Park April 1 - Nosehill Park April 8 - Griffith’s Woods Maximum 8 participants, masks required.

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BIRDING WALKS

WINTER REPORT

A thick white fog gripped the city one morning as I grabbed my binoculars and headed out the door.

I thought about cancelling the day as I sipped my coffee, scanning every weather channel to see how long the fog would hold the city hostage. Most said the fog would loosen its grip once the sun warmed it, so I went ahead with the day.

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pulled up in my old van to our birding location and, of course, one member was already out birding without me.

With no clue where he might have gone, I had to follow his fresh tracks in the soft snow. Once we met up, I explained to him that I was discouraged with the weather as it started to snow while I was driving. He reminded me that — in good and bad weather — the birds will always be out. They have nowhere to go. Fresh snow started to blow sideways. It was a very chilly morning and I did not dress for it that day, a rookie birder mistake. The fog and snow softly muffled any noise. It felt like I was hiding under a soft down duvet. We walked slowly to the river, hearing geese honking loudly, then saw hundreds of them grounded by the fog and snow. The river is a warm solace during the cold winter nights. When the sun comes out, releasing the night of its duties, it warms the frosty air and the geese fly in the hundreds to farmers’ fields to feed on the old crops.

Just like the balance of night and day and changes of seasons, I am learning that birding is about gently watching these cycles unfold… and appreciating the experience.

Jury Nam Director of Climbing & Outdoor Programming 403-287-4138 jnam@glencoe.org

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Winter birding has taught me that bad weather does not actually exist. It is just a small detail wrapped in a beautiful day.

The animals are still out surviving under harsh conditions while we are there,

Photos by John Stegeman

bundled up in our winter parkas, watching their tenacity to survive. Some birds like the snowy owl come down from the frozen depths of the tundra and migrate to places near Calgary to spend their winters. They are normally found in farmers’ fields, east of Calgary. Like the weather, birds are being pushed in and out of our city as we stay still to watch them come and go every year, re-learning their calls and their behaviours.

Birding is a year-round obsession, whether it is to catch a glimpse of a snowy owl on a snow-covered field or frantically looking for a tiny yellow warbler hidden in the sun-filled golden leaves of an aspen tree. You will only see certain birds with certain seasons. Winter has quickly become one of my favourite seasons to bird as there are less users at the parks. The stillness of the frosty air and the absence of leaves makes birding a bit easier and more tranquil. It is a live nature documentary, the scenes unfolding in front of you as you watch, unbeknownst to the bird.

Our winter walks were full of surprises and birds we had never seen before.

One of our last birding walks before the lockdown, we had a great day. The weather was mild and I was in good company.

It was the day one member finally saw a blue jay after many months of just missing them. I remember that he really wanted to see one, but every time we pointed one out, it would fly away before he could spot it with his binoculars. Finally, a

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blue jay landed in a tree right in front of us. The member exclaimed, “Oh! I thought it would be bluer!” We all laughed, knowing we had finally checked off that milestone. Right at the end of the walk, after feeding many chickadees and nuthatches, we started towards the parking lot. Then — the highlight of my year — in the middle of the path, we saw a pair of evening grosbeaks. We watched them hop from tree to tree, in awe of their beautiful colouring. With birding, you never know what you’re going to see but you’re guaranteed to always be in good company.

Over the holidays, I watched the movie A Big Year. It got me thinking about how many birds I have seen with the Glencoe Birding Club. So, like Nancy Drew, I did some investigating. After every birding walk I normally send out a list of birds we have seen that day. With some digging, I determined the number (roughly) of birds we had seen in 2020.

The Glencoe Birding Club has seen around 101 different species of birds in less than a year. Incredible! With only two cancelled days, we really had a great 2020! Our birding group would not have run without all the amazing members who supported our walks this year. Thank you so much to those members who came out birding with us. I hope that in 2021, we’ll continue watching nature softly unfold before us, enticing us to become entangled in its beauty.

Winter Birding List: Bald Eagle, Black Capped Chickadee, Blue Jay, Bufflehead, Canada Goose, Canvas Back Duck, Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser, Crow, Downy Woodpecker, Evening Grosbeak, Greater White Fronted Goose, Hairy Woodpecker, Harlequin Duck, House Finch, Lesser Scaup, Mallad, Merlin, Northern Flicker, Pileated Woodpecker, Pine Grosbeak, Pine Siskins, Raven, Red Breasted Nuthatch, Redhead Duck, Ring Necked Duck, Rough Legged Hawk, Ruddy Duck, Rusty Blackbird, Starling, American Coot, Tundra Swan, White Breasted Nuthatch, Wood Duck, Hooded Merganser

northern flickers, black-capped chickadees and nuthatches. Some of my favourite feeders are platforms you can put on your lawn. But be careful putting peanuts on these feeders as they’ll attract many magpies. Suet sandwich feeders are specially designed for woodpeckers. Two pieces of wood are nailed together with a slab of suet down the middle. Chickadees and nuthatches feed on the outer parts and leave the rest for woodpeckers. Cage feeders keep fat house sparrows, squirrels and magpies from eating all of your seeds.

I have a squngee for squirrels. That’s a bungee cord attached to corn on the cob.

It is extremely entertaining to watch the squirrels bouncing up and down as they have a small snack. During extremely cold weather, I put out a heated bird bath to ensure my neighbourhood friends have access to clean water. You can find feeders and seed at most of your hardware and grocery stores. I usually use shelled peanuts, black sunflower seeds and dried mealworms to feed my neighbourhood birds. The sunflower seeds are usually a hit. Check out The Wildbird Store. I do most of my shopping there. Staff can help you find the right feeder and seed for your space. Happy birding! A

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CONCUSSION: What does it mean and how is it treated?

According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, one in two Canadians have little to no knowledge about concussions, one in four do not know how concussion is treated, and only 15 percent can correctly identify the best ways to treat concussion.

Christopher McKanna PT, BSc.Kin, MSc.PT Glencoe Physiotherapy

If you have suffered a blow to the head or feel you have had your bell rung, you may be experiencing symptoms that could be related to a concussion.

Glencoe Physiotherapy is here to help.

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concussion is defined as a brain injury caused from a biomechanical force transmitted to your brain, most often through an impact to the head, face, neck or body. The force causes a rapid impairment of neurological function, with or without a loss of consciousness.

Symptoms can present directly at the time of injury or hours to days later.

The idea of having a brain injury can be quite alarming. However, the majority of people who experience a concussion will recover without any persistent symptoms approximately 14 days postimpact. Symptoms of a concussion tend to fall into three categories: physical, cognitive and behavioral. A concussion is suspected with one or more of the following symptoms: Physical Headache, nausea, vomiting, blurred or double vision, balance problems, dizziness, sensitivity to light and/or sound and ringing in the ears (having your bell rung).

Cognitive Difficulty concentrating, feeling confused or dazed, memory problems, feeling “slowed down” or “in a fog,” not feeling like your normal self, unable to multitask, slowed reaction times and amnesia.

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Behavioural Increased irritability and frustration, anger, anxiety, difficulty falling asleep, lethargy, depression or sadness.

A concussion is an injury that cannot be seen by others. It is important to pay attention to red flag symptoms associated with more severe outcomes. Symptoms that require medical attention include: fluid and/or blood leaking from the nose or ears, neck stiffness and pain, difficulty waking up or remaining awake, fever, weakness in arms, unusual behavior, headache that gets worse or not relieved by pain medication, vomiting three or more times, problems walking and/ or talking, seizures or speech changes (slurred or difficult to understand).

To counter symptoms of a concussion, initial treatment typically includes rest from physical and cognitive activities for the first 48 hours. Use of computers, television and cell phones is restricted and avoidance of reading, attending school, working, socializing and any use of drugs/alcohol and physical activities

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is recommended. Activities which are suggested during this initial time of rest include: listening to audiobooks or relaxing music, slow walks outdoors, meditation, brushing or petting an animal, sleeping, and folding laundry.

As important as it is to rest during the first 48 hours, it is equally important to gradually return to cognitive and physical activities. A common myth about concussion recovery is that it’s helpful to “live like a mushroom,” which refers to staying in a dark room, avoiding social interactions and eliminating stimulation for multiple days to weeks. Evidence now shows that planning and pacing activities after the first 48 hours is the key to successful recovery. However, there have been studies that show when people return to normal activities too quickly, they are more susceptible to prolonged symptoms, predisposing them to permanent injury.

There are several return to activity/sport/ school guidelines for both children and adults recovering from a concussion.

These guidelines should be used with caution as each injury is different and can lead to frustration if individuals are not responding as expected.

Physiotherapists use evidence-based guidelines and treatment techniques to help supervise successful recovery.

They provide individual pacing plans, tools and practical information on sleep strategies and lifestyle adaptations.

Also, neck pain and disfunction can be caused from many injuries involving the head. Neck disfunction can have many symptoms that are the same or similar to concussion symptoms. Physiotherapists can help relieve neck symptoms by addressing problematic neck positioning and movement patterns. To alleviate unwanted symptoms, they typically recommend exercises to restore normal neck mechanics.

Common challenges experienced by individuals during recovery from concussion include believing they need to push through symptoms to overcome them... and experiencing feelings of guilt or “laziness” during the rest period.

A helpful analogy is thinking of the brain as a battery. Instead of having a fully-charged battery during normal activities, a concussion puts your battery level at a much lower starting point.

Physiotherapists will teach the proper pacing and strategies around the activities that drain the battery too fast, thus avoiding the risk of creating secondary injuries to the brain.

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If you are experiencing symptoms related to a concussion, physiotherapy can assess and provide treatment and education to help improve your symptoms.

Please contact Glencoe Physiotherapy with any additional questions and concerns you may have. A *The information provided in this article is supported by a list of references which can be requested via info@glencoe.org GLENCOE LIFE Volume 6, Issue 1 47

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The Motherhood Advantage: POSTNATAL FITNESS In the first article of The Motherhood Advantage series, we touched on misconceptions about prenatal fitness and suggested some core exercises for pregnancy. In this second article, we will look at the fourth trimester, the first 12 weeks after giving birth.

Sara Reynolds, CPPC, CPT, PFS, FMS2, IHC, GES Integrative Health Coach & Personal Trainer sreynolds@glencoe.org 403-287-4144 ext. 586

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t is a time of great change and adjustment for new mothers as they adapt to life with their new baby. It is also a time during which a woman’s body needs to recover and rebuild.

The first three months immediately following birth can be a time of uncertainty for women. Their bodies have been through a lot and, in many cases, they’re still dealing with stressors.

Standard guidelines imply women should avoid activity until at least the six-week checkup. Many women are afraid of doing much of anything until that time and, while caution is certainly needed, some movement can be quite beneficial.

While many women do need to wait until six weeks or more after delivery, there are activities that new mothers who feel able can do to help their bodies heal, regenerate and prepare for their return to fitness and recreation.

So what should activity look like during those first weeks? Following are some tips and suggestions for movement and self-care during the fourth trimester. I hope those of you celebrating the recent arrival of your new baby find it helpful and encouraging.

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Weeks 1–6: Rest is Best

Weeks 7-12: Slow & Steady

New mothers can focus on recovery, sleep and nutrition in these first few weeks. If they feel up to it, light stretching, postural work and pelvic floor activation (i.e the Connection Breath) can be helpful. Walking can also be of benefit, starting with around 5-10 minutes and adding on 5 minutes at a time as tolerated.

Women who feel ready to return to exercise can embrace activities that focus on improving the tone of their core and pelvic floor, increasing their aerobic fitness level and returning to light or bodyweight strength training. Sleep, nutrition, selfcare and the overall well-being of both mother and child should be the primary focus. It is normal for some women to take a few months to feel ready to return to exercise.

A starting point • Walk 2-3 times per week, as tolerated • Light stretching every day • Good posture and alignment whenever possible • The Connection Breath and/or belly breathing The “Connection Breath” This is a breathing technique that helps to improve the connection between your core and your pelvic floor, as well as your tone. To try this technique, lay on your back with a pillow under your head and, if desired, one under your knees.

Draw your focus to your breath and your pelvic floor. As you inhale, think of expanding your belly and softening your pelvic floor. As you exhale, notice the tightening of the abdominal muscles and create a light contraction of the pelvic floor (think kegel, but not as forceful). Spend a few minutes with the ebb and flow of your breath, focusing on how the tension in your muscles and floor change throughout.

Heel Slides Lay on your back with knees bent and feet planted. Put weight into the heel of one foot as you slide it out and away from you until the leg is straight and on the floor. On an exhale, start to draw your leg back, guiding the heel along the floor.

Repeat 8-10 times per side for 2 sets.

A starting point • Walk or moderate aerobic activity 3-5 times per week, working up to 45 minutes • Stretching and Connection Breath every day • Bodyweight or light strength training 2-3 times per week, with basic core exercises Restore Your Core Glute Bridges Lay on your back with knees bent and feet planted. With your arms by your side, press into the heels of your feet. On the exhale, think of squeezing your glutes as you press your hips up into the air to create a bridge. Slowly return to start.

Repeat 8-10 times for 2-3 sets.

Knee Rocks Lay on your back with knees bent and feet planted. Plant feet slightly wider than hip width apart. Allow your knees to fall to one side, keeping your feet resting against the floor. On an exhale, lift your legs back to center. Repeat on the other side. Alternate back and forth 8-10 times per side for 2 sets. A

Disclaimer: Perinatal fitness pertains to the period of time a woman is pregnant with her baby, through the first year after delivery.

During this time, it’s important for women to listen to their bodies and follow guidelines set out by obstetricians, physiotherapists, pelvic floor physiotherapists and other perinatal professionals.

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HAPPY, HEALTHY HIPS What does that even mean?

Have you been practicing yoga for years or are you new to it? Have you been to a yoga class and heard the teacher say, “This is a great hip opener!” If you’re wondering what that means, read on!

Loosening your hips is an effective approach to ensuring that your whole body is healthy and happy!

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e must always remember that not all bodies are built the same. One person’s anatomy might allow them to get into a position a lot easier than another person’s.

For example, both the angle at which the femur (large upper leg bone) goes into the hip socket and the depth of the hip socket, vary from person to person.

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DOWNLOAD THE GLENCOE CLUB Historically in classic yoga practices, there has been a lot of emphasis on stretching and flexibility. But in the long term, overstretching — particularly static stretching, without considering stability and strength — can have negative results. Yoga practitioners often confuse joint pain for stiffness.

If your hips aren’t functioning effectively, the structures above and below them will adjust Natalie Monson Certified Yoga Therapist to compensate. Weakness and tightness in the lower back, and pain in the knees, ankles, and feet are just a few of the problems that may arise from hip disfunction. The hips consist of a system of bones, joints, nerves, muscles and fascia that all need to work together to keep the body moving.

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If you have been sitting working at a desk all day, your hips will be in a flexion position for a large part of the day. Think of the effect this may have on your spine and the weakness this can cause in the glutes. You cannot just get up and stretch, do a lunge or put your hip into extension to fix the pattern. You need to consider overall posture, stability, strength, mobility and overall movement patterns throughout the day.

Also, it is important to remember that our hips need to be strong in order for us to walk. If we emphasize stretching and flexibility, we may be causing weakness and instability. The body is smarter than the brain. It will find a way to compensate for movements, causing pain or poor movement dynamics in other areas of the body.

Some things to remember • Your primary hip muscles include your glutes, hip flexors, adductors and tensor fasciae latae. When considering hip stretches and hip exercises, we must take all of these muscles into consideration.

• Pay attention to your glutes. The gluteus medius and minimus (the deeper side butt muscles) play a large role in stabilization.

If they aren’t strong enough, other muscles and joints must compensate.

• Your hip muscles link to, and affect, your whole body. When considering freedom of movement in the hips, we can’t ignore how they connect to other areas of the body.

• Are you considering all the ways your hips can move and are you practicing a combination of mobility and stability, versus flexibility alone.

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VIRTUAL IS REALITY! The success of our Virtual Group Fitness Program has elevated member experiences at The Glencoe Club to new heights. With over 500 registered participants (including House and Social members), we’re reaching out every day to a broad spectrum of fitness-minded Glencoe members.

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lthough there have been occasional technical difficulties, our path to success has been exciting and embraced by you, our members, with open arms.

Success is all about attitude. There was never any doubt or hesitation when we set forth on the path of virtual fitness.

When the Club was closed on March 16, 2020, we sprang into action, planning alternative exceptional experiences. Our first Virtual Group Fitness Program was launched Monday, April 13 with a mix of instructors and 16 classes per week.

After careful research, we chose Zoom as our host platform, knowing it would support longevity and our future goals.

We asked ourselves: “How can we look after our instructors (keeping them working) and our members (keeping them moving)?" We found answers in virtual technology and took speedy action implementing them.

We launched with a range of classes for fitness, seniors, yoga and even a kids’ drawing class, taught from instructors’ homes. We were off to a flying start!

We quickly found our groove and did our best to help members transition to our new virtual reality. Using Facetime, email and phone calls, we were there to help guide members through the world of Zoom and virtual technology. We

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served passionately and followed the motto: "The Club is Closed, but our Community is Not.” As time progressed, we expanded the Virtual Program and, on May 4, we increased from 16 to 21 classes per week.

We also added the Virtual Speaker Series and more kids’ classes. When June rolled around and outdoor activities were allowed under current Alberta Health Services (AHS) protocols, we added Outdoor Bootcamps and expanded to 25

Simone Hodgkinson Group Fitness Supervisor 403-243-2506 e557 shodgkinson@glencoe.org

classes per week. We also added a range of Virtual Educational Workshops for instructors, so they could continue to pick up new ideas, earn educational credits and stay motivated.

Although everybody thought the fun, new virtual classes were a temporary deal, the Fitness department were planning for the long term. Virtual classes had, in fact, already been discussed before COVID hit. With many of our members travelling frequently throughout the year,

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it had been noted that virtual classes could be a welcome addition. They would allow members to partake in their favourite classes wherever they were in the world. COVID just expedited the idea.

We conducted extensive research on livestream technology, exploring ways we could stream our live classes without interrupting their flow.

This was still relatively new in the fitness industry and we didn’t have any examples on which to model our programs. We knew we wanted a long-term (even permanent) solution and a camera on a tripod in the middle of the studio wasn’t the answer for us. Instead, we carved out a system that would work for us in the most professional way. It included ceiling-mounted HD cameras, audio mixers and high-quality laptops. We got busy with installation and were ready to roll by the end of July.

This was perfect timing, because when the studios were allowed to open, capacity was greatly restricted for safety reasons. Thankfully, our camera system was already installed and members who could not secure a spot in-studio could still attend virtually.

Summer to December was a rollercoaster, with studios allowed to open, then having to close… and then, finally, the Club closing again.

Despite this wild ride, with all its dips and curves, the Group Virtual Fitness Program schedule has become a constant in everyone’s lives and is currently running 32 classes per week.

for other facilities looking to offer substantial virtual programs. We’ve recently shared our ideas and concepts with other facilities in Canada and the United Kingdom.

Virtual is a reality and we are happy to help others embrace that fact.

Nothing we have achieved would have been possible without the vision and support of The Glencoe Club management team and the exceptional skills of our talented Group Fitness Instructors. It is a can-do approach that gets the job done and it is open arms of support, whenever the road gets rocky, that keep it moving forward. Our success is an accomplishment achieved by all, including you, our members, whose own can-do approach — and willingness to try — has catapulted our class attendance to new heights!

Although we’re living in challenging times, one constant for us is our Group Virtual Fitness Program. Our in-studio system will allow us to stream live classes, virtually, long after COVID. This will be a permanent feature of the Group Fitness Program. So whether you’re in Calgary or somewhere else in the world, The Glencoe Club will always have its fitness doors open to you for an exceptional experience, live or virtual. A

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New Childcare Programs at The Glencoe Club The Glencoe Club has been expanding the opportunities to provide care for our littlest members over the past several years, adding the Preschool, Enhanced and Out of School Care programs to basic childcare (now the Childminding program). As a result, our Childcare department offers four programs of support for children between the ages of eight weeks and nine years, creating unique and exceptional experiences throughout their early development.

CHILDMINDING Childminding has been offered at The Glencoe Club for many years, providing care for children aged eight weeks to seven years. The Childminding service is normally open 362 days a year, led by a dedicated team of childcare specialists. Each caregiver supports your children with their first experiences away from their parents inside the Club they begin to call their second home.

Program information: • Available for children aged eight weeks to seven years • Bookings up to two hours a day • Parents or grandparents must be on the premises while their children are in the Childminding program

Anouk Dooyeweerd Childcare & Licensed Programs Director 403-287-4193 adooyeweerd@glencoe.org

PRESCHOOL The Preschool opened its doors in September 2016 and has been growing ever since. Designed as a two-year program, the Junior groups (children three years of age) run every Tuesday and Thursday and the Senior groups (four years of age) every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Children in the Preschool program develop school readiness skills through play as well as structured and unstructured activities. This builds a solid foundation in early literacy, math concepts, social and emotional development and motor skills (gross and fine).

Program information: • Children must be three years of age by December 31 (Junior) • Waitlists open two years in advance; classes are created directly from Waitlists on the first Monday in February • Priority is given to students repeating their year and siblings of former students • Maximum of 18 children per class (am and pm options available)

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ENHANCED The Enhanced program started September 2020 and focuses on children five yearsof-age, extending their Kindergarten learnings. Children’s interests are developed into virtues. They are exposed to school concepts and enhanced social and emotional skills through ageappropriate activities, games, play and group time. The Enhanced program offers various sport and recreation activities each month. The little ones explore the Club and its surrounding environment, building physical literacy outside, on the squash courts or at the indoor playground.

Program information: • Children must be five years of age

by December 31 • Class lists open March 1, 2021 • Maximum of 14 children • Class time: 12:15 to 3 pm OUT OF SCHOOL CARE The Out of School Care program is the most recent addition to the Childcare department. The OSC program is for children between five and nine years of age. Designed to support families with after-school care, the program

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runs Monday through Thursday, on all Professional Development (PD) days and during school breaks. The OSC program teachers foster development opportunities for all children enrolled, creating unique experiences. Children can register for sport and recreation lessons at the Club (for an additional cost), and a teacher will drop them off and pick them up after the lesson. In addition to welcoming all children who are dropped off at the Club, the OSC program picks up at Elbow Park. Registration for the summer program and 2021/22 school year opens March 15, 2021.

Program information: • Care available for children five to nine years of age.

• Ongoing registration January-June 2021 • Registration for the summer break and 2021/22 school year opens March 15, 2021 • 3 to 6 pm, Monday through Thursday • 7 am to 6 pm PD days and during school breaks • Follows the traditional CBE calendar If you’re interested in availability for this year, please contact Anouk at adooyeweerd@glencoe.org or phone 403-287-4193. A

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Meet Hailee-Jean Lindgren Summer Day Camp Leader Hailee has been a Summer Day Camp Leader at The Glencoe Club for four years. Her compassion, humour, creativity and patience are a few reasons why our summer camps are so popular.

a creative idea. Out of my nine summers with various camps, the four I have had with The Glencoe Club are the only time all three of these elements have been in perfect alignment.

ailee is constantly thinking of new activities to engage the children.

This past summer, even when there was little access to equipment, she developed equipment-free games that excited the children and had them wanting to play day-after-day. Another thing that makes Hailee one-of-a-kind is her never-ending supply of fun socks and shoes! The children talk about it and eagerly look forward to seeing what Hailee will come to camp wearing.

What’s one of your most rewarding moments as Day Camp Leader prior to COVID? Outside of my life as a camp leader, I can be introverted and observant, working hard each day to get into the mindset and hold myself to a standard I expect in a leader’s general excitement and attitude to make the day fun for all campers.

My most rewarding moments prior to COVID came from camp evaluations by the children when they answered the question “What did you like most about your leader this week?” Some of the answers included, “I like that she was always happy and smiling… she was willing to compromise… she liked to help out and talk to us… she also helped out my brother…(and) she gave kind, high fives!”

What keeps you coming back?

There are three elements about my time with summer camps that align so well it has made The Glencoe Club my dream job. They are the children I interact with, my co-workers and management. The children at the Club want to play, just to play! They make playing the games more fun because they are willing and often eager to adhere to the rules set out for them. The majority of my fellow camp leaders have been excited to make the camps as fun-filled as possible for the children. My direct supervisors and managers have made me feel supported… whether I needed guidance for behaviour management with a child or approval for

What are some of the lessons and skills you have learned from working camps prior to and during COVID? I have always considered myself a good listener. I have also often been very action-oriented when it came to what people — and children in particular — had to say. If a child told me about an argument with a friend, my first reaction would be to go with them to talk to the friend and “fix” the problem.

Prior to COVID, I started learning that sometimes when a child tells you something, they don’t necessarily need you to “do” anything. They just want you to know. Prior to COVID, I learned how

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to entertain and lead games with as many as 60 children at-a-time. During COVID, I honed my skills keeping a group of eight or less children engaged while being socially distant.

How have you applied these learnings to your work outside the Club and personally?

I currently work at an out-of-school care program. Now, when a child tells me something, I take the time to ask: “What do you need me to do?” I have been astounded by the number of times the child’s response is: “Nothing. I just wanted to tell you.” Also, the program I work in does not have as much emphasis on being socially distant. However, my experiences over the summer have made it easy for me to quickly adjust pre-planned activities, making them adhere to the socially distant standards that we had at the Club.

COVID impacted all of us over the summer. Tell us about your experience compared to the previous year.

Two elements of summer camps that I didn’t realize would be so impacted became increasingly so as the weeks went by. First, it is hard to lead games

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all day when there’s no other leader, pro or contractor to jump in and give you and your voice a break. Second, it’s a lot harder to keep eight children engaged in an activity than it is with 20 or more.

Previously we had two to four leaders per camp with one to two volunteers. That allowed a couple of the leaders to focus on leading a game or prep the next activity or set up a craft. We could work as a team so it wasn’t always the same leader instructing the games. This year we only had one leader and one volunteer. My volunteers stepped up to the plate to help with leading games, taking children to the washroom and/or sanitizing materials for the next activity. So I spent a lot more time just leading games. It can be difficult when you have to stop explaining a game to remind children not to gravitate towards each other. Sometimes a game would have to be paused completely while I administered First Aid to a child because there was no other leader there. Games also did not last as long as everyone’s turns came around quicker. I often had to rely on the volunteer to be the extra player and to help ramp up the excitement for the activity. I had to be much more conscientious about keeping a balance between high energy and low energy activities.

What were the most difficult obstacles you had to deal with and how did you handle them?

We faced our biggest obstacle during our training week when we had to figure out what games we could play where they could be both socially distant and fun!

At first I thought we’d have to come up with completely new games. Then I found a website that was a great resource for games that could be played at a distance.

I also realized that there were some games we had played in previous years that could still work well if adjusted properly.

The circles became wider and rather than touching someone to let them know they had been tagged, the children had to reach a certain point in order to become

“it”. My motto for the summer became: I’m changing my frame-of-mind from “this game is not socially distant” to “how can I make this game playable at a distance?”

What did you do to keep the children engaged and excited to come to camp every day?

The two biggest things I tried to do to keep them interested was to keep my own excitement high and to have elements of “kids’ choice” throughout the week.

At least twice during the week I planned specific times where the children would get to suggest, then vote on, what games or activities were played during that timeframe. I also tried to keep an open mind about new rule suggestions from the children during games and made sure to follow-up with them at lunchtime if I needed a more elaborate explanation to incorporate their suggestion. These two actions helped set up the day with a connection to the children’s interests and an opportunity for them to have some control during a time when so much for everyone was out of control.

What made you excited to come to camp every day?

Getting to interact with the children each day was truly the most exciting part of my day. As anyone who knows me well will tell you, I love to play games. In previous years I would be right in there during tag games. However, this past year, due to both having to go into more detail about the new games as well as keeping an eye on spacing the children, I didn’t get to join in on the games to the full extent I’m used to. With few children, I was able to give more one-on-one attention to each child and to get to know them on a personal level. I talked more about dinosaurs than I ever have before and heard many jokes I’m still laughing about.

Can you give an example of one of the most rewarding moments from camps during COVID?

One of my favourite moments came when I was leading the Fun Seekers group.

I introduced an activity where the children had to decode a message in partners. I found a new “alphabet” of symbols and told the children they were spies who had to decode their group’s message and fit it in with the other groups. I had my volunteer write out symbols in chalk on the ground ahead of time in a random order and circle specific ones. The children were told that the circled symbols were a barrier to the code, requiring them to perform an action determined by the leader before they could continue with their code. The prep was very extensive for this game and it took an hour-and-a-half to complete it. Every group wanted to keep their copy of the code. I made photocopies so everyone could have their own. One of the boys who came back to camp a few weeks later asked if we could do the game again. I found a new set of symbols that corresponded to the week’s theme and a new story behind the code.

Regarding camps, what are you hoping this summer will look like?

Although I can still see some of the restrictions being in effect, I am hoping we will at least get to find some middle ground where perhaps we can get at least one session in the pool. I would love to see the number of campers per group go up, although maybe not as high as what they used to be because a lot of parents have liked the smaller groups. The racquet sports were some of my favourite activities so I hope that we can get back to participating in squash, tennis and badminton again.

We are currently planning an exciting season of Summer Day Camps with many plan Bs to ensure we are able to safely operate within provincial pandemic guidelines. A

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Employee Awards: “Around the World” On January 28, The Glencoe Club held its annual Employee Awards Night, for the first time virtually. It is always a special evening to celebrate all that has happened over the last year as well as to recognize many special Glenconians.

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he theme for this year was “Around the World.”

Travel bans due to COVID-19 may have restricted our ability to travel the planet, but they did not stop us from celebrating the cultural diversity and long-term tenure of our employees at the Club.

The Employee Awards Night is always a special event for staff and this evening was no different. Even though we wished we could have celebrated in-person, we had to learn how to adapt and change our plans, a common theme during 2020.

This was the first year we celebrated this special event virtually. Supervisors, employees and guests signed in and attended a Zoom presentation and

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celebration. It was great being able to see award recipients, guests and supervisors cheering each other on throughout the night via the chat box. We had a total of 68 employees participate in the event.

This didn’t include the guests who joined employees online. We recognized Long Term Service Award recipients as well as winners of the Team of the Year and the coveted Master of Service Award. Long Term Service Award recipients were able to pick up a to-go grazing box prepared by our Kitchen team, to enjoy at home during the online celebration.

The Club is lucky to have employees with very high tenure. And, in fact, our average tenure is over five years! This year, we celebrated 26 Long Term Service Awards with a cumulative total of 360 years worked! We celebrated five years all the way up to 40 years of service. The employee dedication and commitment recognized through these awards is amazing. It was celebrated through the great speeches and stories that honoured the accomplishments.

Due to COVID-19, we felt it would be inappropriate to give out Service Awards, Excellence Awards, a Safety Award and a Rookie of the Year Award, as everyone this year went above and beyond. However, we did celebrate the Team of the Year and Master of Service Award. These two awards were kept secret until the awards ceremony and this year they were decided upon by Jan Bloemraad, our CEO and Jana-Lyn Fairbairn, our General Manager, with input from our Senior Leadership Team. Drum roll please…

Our Team of the Year Award went to not just one team this year, it went to ALL

of our Glenconians. At the beginning of the planning process for our Employee Awards Night, a decision was made that it would be too hard and not appropriate to single out one department to receive this award. Every department went above and beyond to create a safe environment for our members and employees; and handled the uncertainties of Club closures and restrictions. Everyone was creative, innovative and amazing throughout 2020, and we truly couldn’t have gotten through the year without all departments coming together. During this pandemic, everyone has had to work together, everyone has shown what being a “Glenconian” means, and everyone has lived our values.

Lastly, we awarded Derwin Parker (Health & Safety Manager) the Master of Service. This award goes to a Glenconian who has mastered a high level of service.

If you know Derwin, some words that come to mind are safety, kindness, professionalism, support, empathy and patience. Derwin went above and beyond this year, preparing for the COVID-19 pandemic a month before the Club was forced to close under an emergency order from the City of Calgary. Derwin was involved with all departments, helping to create policies, procedures, checklists, action plans, cleaning and sanitizing schedules and training programs. He also interpreted Alberta Health Services Acts, Orders and Restrictions, and was the point person on communications with all of our inspectors. Finally, he also pioneered the Club-wide processes and systems around contact tracing which have helped keep our members and employees safe. We are extremely grateful for all Derwin has done for us this past year.

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Project Angel Recap

by Sam Humphrys, Project Angel Coordinator

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hank you to all members and employees who participated in our season of giving this year! Planning for the Project Angel season started in midSeptember and displays started going up at the beginning of November.

The 2020 holiday season initiatives ran from November 16 to December 23.

Club initiatives and donations we received for each:

Derwin Parker, Health & Safety Manager MASTER OF SERVICE

Congratulations to all of our 2020 winners!

This was such a special evening and would not have been possible without the help of employees from our Banquet, Kitchen and IT teams, our Creative Studio, HR department and all Supervisors and Senior Leadership team staff who presented awards. Thank you to everyone involved.

2020 was an unforgettable year.

We are so grateful for our Glenconians and we cannot wait to welcome home all of our members and employees in the near future.

Until we can meet again in person, stay safe, healthy and positive. We are all in this together! A Please visit our Club News at Glencoe.org for a full list of winners.

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In-person: $3,090 Online: $3,120 Member Advent Calendar Draw: $2,080 Employee Advent Calendar Draw: $1,550 Moustache Challenge: $710 KidSport Face Mask Sales: $359.10 Spin to Win in the Pro Shop: $1,030 Employee Festive Sweater Day: $200 Santa Photos: $292.68 Equipment: Approximately 75 pieces of equipment including hockey equipment, skates, skis, soccer equipment, racquets and other athletic gear.

Donations are still coming in, but together, members, employees and the Club have raised approximately $12,000 for KidSport. Compared to last year, this year’s cash donations were drastically lower. This was likely due to COVID-19. The pandemic may have reduced many people’s capacity to give back but also limited what kinds of initiatives we could run at the Club. Some initiatives we were unable to run included the Poinsettia Sale, Rush & Crush Cardio Tennis event, Best Seat in the House Curling Draw, Photos with Elsa, Employee Christmas Party 50/50 Draw, as well as the in-person Bridge Luncheon.

Tough challenges can also bring opportunities. We had an increase in participation from more employees across the Club through our Employee Advent Calendar Draw. We were also able to pivot in terms of how we raised funds in the Wellness Centre, adding the sale of KidSport face masks. The value of the tangible items increased. And for the first time, Project Angel information was posted on the home page of the Glencoe website and members were able to account-charge online donations. This made it easier for members to access Project Angel information, one of the factors contributing to an increase in online donations.

Even though we were all dealing with pandemic challenges, it was amazing to see how members and employees supported both KidSport and each other. Members donated money and draw prizes and employees purchashed draw ballots for other employees. The generosity and support for our Charity of Choice was simply amazing. Because of our members and employees so many more kids will be able to play and participate in a variety of sports this coming year. A

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Membership Opportunities at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club I hope you are keeping safe and well during this time. What a year it has been!

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hinking back to May 2020, I fondly recall when the Government gave all golf courses a green light, making golf essentially a COVID acceptable sport. Our team went into hyperdrive to get protocols in place, signage prepared and the course and Clubhouse ready for opening. From opening our first nine holes to all 45, you, our members, really supported the transition to COVID guidelines so we could play the sport we all love.

Once we were fully operational, from June to October, we saw the golf course really become a second home for our members. “Work from home” became “work from the golf course” for many!

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and doing business deals on the course.

It helped you get away from the office or house, play some golf with family and friends and talk business in a beautiful setting. The Golf Course became a daily sanctuary, a bubble and a bit of an escape with family, friends, colleagues and/or business partners.

It was really a team effort by everyone at the golf course that ensured our Trial members, new members and existing members were fully supported throughout the season. We made sure everyone felt safe coming to the Club and fully experienced the membership to the best of its availability.

We had an exceptional year with a 35 percent increase in rounds played for a total of 66,107!

The Food & Beverage menu options changed week-to-week, consistently creating new excitement for members around the specials and new items being offered. Some members even ate regularly on specific days each week to make sure they could sample every new item on the menu! Our F&B team really knocked it out of the park with the weekly features.

The popular Monday night wine feature with half price bottles became a go-to date night choice for many of our couples.

We saw many new family members added to the account, including Juveniles and Juniors, taking on the sport with their parents. We saw more spouses added to memberships as golf became a family and couple getaway.

The 2020 Trial Membership program was an incredible success this past season with 62 percent converting to full members for the 2021 season and beyond. Even though our season had an uncertain start, our Trial members received some of the best golfing experiences and a memorable season.

Something that was unexpected this season was how many people took up the game of golf. It was amazing to see new family members excited to go out and play. The Golf Shop warmly welcomed new members to the game with their club fitting program and golf merchandise.

HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT THE GLENCOE GOLF TRIAL MEMBERSHIP? Due to the success of the 2020 trial, this offer is back again for Glencoe Club members to enjoy!

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TRIAL MEMBERSHIP

2021 RATION REGIST RCH 1 MA OPENS . . .

R BLE FO AVAILA NTIL U E S A PURCH R MAY 1 O UT. O D L O S UNTIL

LIMITED MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE Intermediate, Associate Senior & Principal Memberships ONLY

TRIAL MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Full Access to Tee Times ...

Entrance Fee Deferred until 2022 ...

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 2021 Golf Trial Membership.

2 ENJOY the 2021 golf season with FULL member access and privileges.

3 At the end of the 2021 golf season, CONVERT to a full Active Membership!

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

OPEN TO GLENCOE CLUB ACTIVE, HOUSE, SOCIAL & PERMANENT SOCIAL MEMBERS. 2019 & 2020 Golf Trial Members are not eligible for a 2021 Golf Trial Membership.

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Golf became the new phenomenon and The Glencoe Golf & Country Club excelled at creating exceptional experiences and being our members’ second home, a place where family from all generations comes to play.

As we approach our 2021 season, we welcome you, our Glencoe Club members, to explore what everyone is talking about. Experience golf and come out and enjoy being part of the Glencoe Golf family by taking advantage of one of our great membership offers.

2021 Trial Membership: Back for another year due to the success of the 2020 season, we welcome those who have not previously participated in the Trial Membership (2019/2020) to explore the golf season with us. For more information, please contact our Membership department.

• Available to ALL Glencoe Club members in good standing (Social, House and Active status) • Senior (65+), Principal (36+), Associate (25-35) and Intermediate (18-24) memberships available • Dues plus admin fee required • Addition of spouse and dependants welcomed

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Full Membership: Opportunities include: Senior Membership • For prospective members 70 years of age or older • Must maintain a Glencoe Club membership • GGCC entrance fee amortization plan of 10 years • Pays Senior dues • Spouse may be added to the membership (Senior Spouse or Semi-Active Spouse) • No food and beverage minimum Business Professional Principal Member or Family Membership • For prospective members aged 36+ looking for an Active membership or Family-focused membership • Must maintain a Glencoe Club membership • Entrance fee paid in full • Pays Principal dues • No restrictions on usage • Family member additions welcomed Intermediate (ages 18-24) / Associate (ages 25-35) Installment Plan • For prospective members who are young professionals aged 18-35 • Must maintain a Glencoe Club membership • Entrance fee amortized based on age of applicant • Pays Intermediate or Associate dues • Family member additions welcomed • No food and beverage minimum

Corporate Membership: • For prospective members who are looking to entertain business associates • Must maintain a Glencoe Club membership • Entrance Fee paid in full • One designee or three designee options available • Pays Corporate dues • Family member additions welcomed • No food and beverage minimum Sons & Daughters Entrance Fee Payment Plan: Are you the son or daughter of a golf member? If so, you may be eligible to receive our exclusive Sons & Daughters Entrance Fee rate.

• Starting as early as age 18 and up to age 32, sons and daughters of current golf members can start paying into their full membership entrance fee with a minimum annual payment of $500 on top of their dues to pay off their discounted membership entrance fee by the time they are 36 years of age • For more information, please contact our Membership department

We look forward to creating exceptional experiences for you and your family out at the golf course and welcoming you to the Club!

If you have any questions regarding our membership opportunities or would like to book a tour of our facilities, please contact Lisa Rosengarten, Membership & Marketing Manager at lrosengarten@glencoe.org A

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EVENT PLANNING ...in this COVID-19 World

Courtney Tanaka Banquet & Events Manager 587-392-5215 ctanaka@glencoe.org

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As I write this, we are in the midst of another significant lockdown in Calgary and throughout Alberta. The current situation makes it difficult to plan events decisively, especially for the near future. Social gatherings are not allowed. But in the world of event planning, we’re used to looking three, six, nine and sometimes more than 12 months out.

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The uncertainties of 2020 undoubtedly made it difficult to adopt a future-oriented mindset, but as 2021 continues, there is a sense of optimism that this year will bring more opportunities to host events, connect with others and celebrate.

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hile this sense of optimism grows, event hosts must keep their planning — and client expectations — realistic, modifying event programming as we go. So, what does planning an event in this COVID-19 world actually look like?

Opting for Outdoor Spaces COVID-19 has pushed venues to rethink the way they offer event spaces, specifically placing more emphasis on the use of the outdoors. A simple patio or patch of grass can be transformed into a beautiful space for an outdoor cocktail reception, awards presentation or dance party.

Considerations: • Some coverage from the elements is recommended. Think about strategically placing umbrellas, installing tents and using roof overhangs to your advantage.

• Consider adjusting the event timing to take advantage of lighter morning winds and the warmest part of the day. Pro Tip: Sunset can be the perfect signal that the event is concluding.

• It is important to inform your guests in advance that the event will be held outdoors. Instruct your guests to dress appropriately for the weather and be prepared for the elements.

Event hosts can consider having small hand warmer pads, blankets, and/or umbrellas available for their guests.

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Adjusting Food & Beverage Offerings Self-service food and beverages likely will not be a viable option for a while. Instead, it is necessary to limit common touchpoints. This can be achieved through strategic menu design and service.

Considerations: • Plated dining is an alternative to buffets if you are hoping to plan a more formal event that centers around a meal. Keep in mind that some venues could charge more for a plated meal as it requires additional trained staff members. You will not find such extra charges applied at the Golf Club.

• Instead of traditional passed or stationed hors d’oeuvres for a cocktail reception, individually portioned hors d’oeuvres can be plated live by chefs.

Not only is this a safer option, it is also an impressive service experience for your guests.

• If you are hosting an event outdoors, consider hiring a food truck where guests can order their food or offer a simple BBQ-style menu that can be cooked and plated live by a chef.

• Perhaps the safest option: Consider whether a pre-made, boxed meal is appropriate for your event. Boxes can be placed in various locations or placed directly on each guest’s seat.

This is most appropriate for meetings or events that are less formal.

• If buffet dining is what you are interested in, some venues can offer a modified buffet in which partitions are used to separate guests from staff.

Trained chefs will dish out the food instead of it being self-service. This is an offering that we have added for 2021 at the Golf Club.

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Thinking it Through Throughout COVID-19, being creative and thorough has truly been the name of the game.

Considerations: • The physical setup of a room signals a lot about the event. It is not just about distancing; thinking strategically about how guests will flow through and move throughout the room is important, too. Where is signage required? Do guests have a safe path to the washrooms? Are there secluded seating options for someone who desires more distance? This is something the venue should be able to offer guidance about, but it is also recommended that you physically walk through the space in advance.

• While we continue to limit in-person attendance, consider offering a way that people can join you from the comforts of their own home through a live stream. Or hire a professional photographer or videographer and make their album available after the event. Many photographers and videographers can even offer a same day edit version of their work, if requested.

• Communication before and after the event is key. Set expectations for all attendees and clearly communicate said expectations in advance (for example, “All guests are asked to remain masked while indoors” or

“This event is open to invited guests only”). Additionally, a contact tracing log should be kept so you are able to update guests if required.

Although it is unknown how COVID-19 will continue impacting our lives, one thing is well-known. Events in your life are still happening! Friends are still having birthdays, students are still graduating and couples are still getting married. It is time to adopt cautious optimism that 2021 will, in fact, provide us with more opportunities to connect and celebrate.

Let’s get back to planning for the future!

If you are looking for safe and creative ways to plan a 2021/2022 event, contact The Glencoe Club & Country Club.

Ask about how to: • Book our beautiful outdoor (and indoor) spaces • Access experienced help developing creative, COVID-friendly menus • Benefit from pofessional event planning assistance • Enjoy our relaxed deposit/cancellation policies during these uncertain times We look forward to hosting your next event! Please email me at ctanaka@glencoe.org or call 587-392-5215. A

Events can be awesome in the great outdoors!

Let our Glencoe Golf Banquet & Events team help you: • Book a beautiful space • Set it up so it’s stunning* • Weather-proof it** • Plan the perfect menu • Live stream it! *Simple and timeless event furniture and fixtures, including elegant new white resin folding chairs; cushioned for optimal comfort. **Our new outdoor event tent can beat any weather!

It’s 800 sq ft (40’ x 20’) with windowed walls that are stowable, if you want open air.

Contact Courtney Tanaka at ctanaka@glencoe.org or call 587-392-5215

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EMPLOYEE PROFILE

GET TO KNOW GLENCOE EMPLOYEE...

Tessa Kostashuk Department: Membership | Position: Associate

the transition to non-resident. I give information to members about dues, Sons & Daughters memberships and different membership types. If you know anyone interested in joining The Glencoe Club, I’m the person to contact. I started my new position at year-end time for Glencoe Golf, so I helped with all the updates. This year, I’m looking forward to welcoming all the new 25 year olds onto their own accounts and welcoming the new Social and House members.

What’s your favourite quote?

I love Brandon Sanderson novels: “To love the journey is to accept no such end.

I have found, through painful experience, that the most important step a person can take is always the next one.”

How long have you worked at The Glencoe Club? What other positions have you had here?

I have worked at the Glencoe since 2017 as a Member Services Representative.

From there, I moved into the Duty Manager role and was a DM from 2018 to 2020. In December 2020, I moved into the Membership Associate role.

What enticed you to apply for a job here?

I graduated from Mount Royal University in 2017 and I wanted experience working in a professional environment that was people-oriented. My partner and many of my friends have worked at or are currently working at the Glencoe and I knew it was a great place. I knew the Club took care of its staff and I liked that.

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What’s your favourite aspect of your current position?

I love talking to people! I really enjoy showing prospective members what the Glencoe has to offer and share my memories of the Club as a child. I look forward to providing members with options to their issues or questions and helping them navigate all the membership complexities.

What do you like best about working at the Club?

I like the environment the best. I enjoy coming to work and seeing my friends and being able to sit and have lunch with them. As I am also a member, I enjoy having my family visit me after they’ve done a workout. Once I’m done work, I can switch gears and have drinks with friends or go for a workout. It’s really a second home, even to employees!

Tell us more about what you do as a Membership Associate.

If you ever have questions about your membership, I’m the person you come to! I administer all aspects of membership for both The Glencoe Club and The Glencoe Golf & Country Club. If your son or daughter goes away to school, I can answer your questions and help with

Do you have a standout experience, memory or interaction with a Glencoe member you’d like to share?

One of my favourite memories is working on the Halloween Party. I got to dress up and the whole day was a party! I definitely had a laugh when I couldn’t figure out who the person in the blue

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blow-up suit was. I still don’t know.

Another very fond memory was dressing up as Elsa for Project Angel. It was a day spent laughing and smiling with so many happy little members!

What’s your education and training background?

I have an Honours degree in Anthropology from Mount Royal University. I also have a Certificate in Immigration Laws, Policies, and Procedures from University of British Columbia and I’ll be taking the Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant exam in the future.

What are the values that drive you?

Caring and relationships.

What core Glencoe value (Integrity, Relationships, Wellness, Caring, Respect and Innovation) speaks to you the most and why?

Caring. If you care for someone in their own individual way you can create relationships, build respect, innovate their experience and maintain trust.

What are your three favourite books?

• Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss • The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson • Anything by Robin Hobb Three favourite movies?

There are way too many to choose from so here are three that stand out: • Spirited Away • Pulp Fiction • How the Grinch Stole Christmas (original) What are your three favourite foods?

Sweets, cheese and home cooked meals made by family and friends.

What are your hobbies?

I read A LOT. I usually have at least one fantasy book going and one non-fiction.

I love working out, going for runs, biking, hiking, camping and being active.

Anything that gets me outside, rain or shine, makes me happy. I also embroider, am a passionate baker and home cook.

I enjoy feeding people I love. I would say riding is also a hobby, but I haven’t been riding since I started my UBC course.

Now that I’ve completed it, I suspect I will be back on a horse in no time.

I have learned to play the piano recently and practice a lot less than I should.

What volunteering or passion projects do you do outside of work?

I volunteer with new-comers to Canada and help them get settled. I love learning people’s stories, why they decided to come to Canada and how they got here.

Do you have any hidden talents?

I can make a paper rocket out of gum wrappers. I’ll show you some time!

Do you have any comments regarding experiences related to The Glencoe Club that you would like to share?

The employees at the Glencoe are many of the BEST people I know and so many have become very dear friends. A

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COMING TO THE PRO SHOP IN SUMMER 2021

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Jan Bloemraad, CCM, Chief Executive Officer The Glencoe Club/The Glencoe Golf & Country Club .. 403-287-4128 Jana-Lyn Fairbairn, General Manager The Glencoe Club ....................................................................... 403-287-4152 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, Membership & Integration Supervisor...... 403-287-4107 Leigh Gerard, Membership Specialist................................ 403-287-4104 Tessa Kostashuk, Membership Associate ......................... 403-287-4132 Laura Dunnigan, Controller ................................................... 403-287-4146 Sue Le, Accounts Receivable ................................................ 403-287-4135 Franklin Gardner, Accounts Payable ................................. 403-287-4134 Brad Sluiter, CPHR, CPHRi, Human Resources Mgr ..... 403-287-4103

CREATIVE STUDIO Julie MacLeod, Communications & Creative Dir............ 403-287-4163 Eric Skilling, Digital Media Specialist ................................. 403-287-4143

FOOD & BEVERAGE Argyle Reservations ................................................................ 403-287-4190 Ciara Glendon, F&B Manager................................................ 403-287-4173 David Fida, Restaurant Experience Manager...................403-287-4164 Nuntawan Kanjanawongsamas, Event Coordinator ..... 403-287-4161 Dean Kanuit, Executive Chef ................................................ 403-287-4150 Christa Watt, Café 29 Manager..............................................403-287-4189

GOLF Golf Shop .................................................. 403-242-4019 or 403-571-0055 Brock Coates, AGS Course Superintendent ................. c 587-393-1644 Lisa Rosengarten, Membership & Marketing Mgr ....... 403-240-7395 Laurie MacArthur, Accounts Receivable ......................... 403-240-7379 Nic Dalby, 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 Courtney Tanaka, Banquet and Events Manager............587-392-5215 Samantha Eisan, Restaurant & Outlets Manager............403-240-7381 Jordan Cameron, 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 Freya Sloane, Aquatics Director............................................. 403-287-4114 Ken Clarke, Fitness Director .................................................. 403-287-4169 Jury Nam, Climbing & Outdoor Programming Dir........ 403-287-4138 Personal Trainers ...................................................................... 403-287-4175 Fitness Service Desk ............................................................... 403-287-4176 Cindy Bonyai, Youth & Teen Director................................. 403-287-4168 Summer Daycamps (seasonal) ........................................... 403-287-4155

SERVICES Main Lobby ................................................................................ 403-243-2506 Sports Office .............................................................................. 403-243-7342 Sam Humphrys, Member Experiences Supervisor........... 403-287-4111 Anouk Dooyeweerd, Childcare/Lic Program Dir........... 403-287-4193 Barbie Jean, Pro Shop Manager ........................................... 403-287-4115 Physiotherapy Clinic ................................................................ 403-287-4179 Wellness Centre ......................................................................... 403-287-4174 Jessica Power Cyr, Therapeutic Serv & Lifestyle Dir.... 403-287-4178

SPORTS Chris Jennings, Assistant GM/Athletics Manager........... 403-287-4112 Connor Rodewald, Assistant Athletics Manager............ 403-287-4113 Court Bookings and 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) Sean Bahry, Bowling Supervisor ......................................... 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 Ozzie Vallejos, Assistant 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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