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GOLF CLUBHOUSE RENOVATION Fall 2021 – Spring 2022
A LOOK BACK The story of how Glencoe Golf came to be
GLENCOE LIFE
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Forza Italia A night of cooking some mouth-watering pasta and drinking some outstanding Italian wines Tuesday, June 22, 2021 • 6 – 7:30pm Location: Virtual • Cost: $160 Ticket includes: • A take home tasting kit, complete with a bottle of 2017 Renato Ratti Brigata Lanche Chardonnay DOC • A bottle of 2018 Renato Ratti Langhe Nebbiolo Ochetti • A complete fresh pasta meal kit dinner for two • Access to the virtual tasting cooking along event During the virtual event, Chef Yeng Sreng will present and cook the pasta dinner as you cook along with him, followed by Cellar Maker Imports Reed White will join Glencoe Club’s Food & Beverage Manager, Ciara Glendon and Restaurant Experience Manager, David Fida to discuss the featured wines as you take a virtual tasting trip though Piedmont Italy and discover these beautiful wines and the winery itself.
Add a bottle of 2016 Renato Ratti Barolo DOCG Marcenasco for your cellar $92. Must be 18 years or older to participate.
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Contributors Andrea Horne, Barbie Jean, Connect Hearing, Jen Woodworth, Jenna Kahle, Jesse Renwick, Jessica Power Cyr, Jury Nam, Lili Ramirez, Lisa Rosengarten, Nancy Klym, Paul Webster, Samantha Humphrys, Sara Reynolds, Sean Bahry, Simone Hodgkinson, Yeng Sreng, Zachary Blondeau
Managing Editor Julie MacLeod Editor Al Harvey Designer Jana Volfova Photography Peter Kaczan Photography; Jonathan Ferguson – Von der Rusch Photography; Glencoe Archives; Printing Emerson Clarke Printing Corporation
CONTENTS THE GLENCOE CLUB MAGAZINE • June – August 2021 • Volume 6, Issue 2
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
10 Membership 18 Golf 30
Affiliated Clubs
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Food & Beverage
36 Sports 41
Recreation & Wellness
60 Services 64 Notable 71
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Contact List
HIGHLIGHTS 10 A NEW DIGITAL EXPERIENCE We are busy putting finishing touches on a brand, new website to enhance your online Glencoe experience.
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14 THE LEGACY PROJECT Get to know Marion & Barry Narfason, who say they’ve made great friendships and become better people because of The Glencoe Club.
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32 PRO CHEF PANTRY ITEMS FOR EVERYONE Our Chef de Cuisine, Yeng, helps you, our members, with tips on what to keep in your own kitchen pantries.
66 BEHIND THE SCENES WITH OPERATIONS Go behind the scenes with the Glencoe Operations Team. See how one of Canada’s largest private sports clubs — our Club — is run and maintained.
Glencoe Golf members will soon enjoy a new world class Clubhouse. Read about it in our story. GLENCOE LIFE Volume 6, Issue 2 3
THE GLENCOE CLUB PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
What a Rollercoaster!
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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ince the beginning of the pandemic, The Glencoe Club Board of Directors, management and staff have focused on steering the Club and its members through the health risks and operational challenges of COVID-19. We have worked to meet the complexities head-on, and we continue to strive to develop creative solutions to keep our members safe, active and engaged. Endeavouring to anticipate the twists and turns, we have built contingency plans, and then contingencies for our contingencies. We have created alternative programming and had back-ups at the ready, pivoting more times than we’d like to count. Management has worked to understand and communicate the regulatory mandates and restrictions. We have liaised with, and lobbied, our health and government officials as well as personnel at sport governing bodies to ensure we are being innovative, while safely providing our members the maximum available opportunities. Through continual efforts to ‘solve the problem’, our attention has largely been monopolized by proactive pursuits. That is not to say we don’t, at times, grow weary of it all. As we reach almost 15 months since the major impacts of COVID19 first set in at the Club, we are grappling, again, with stringent restrictions. We have tried to be strong for one another, remaining positive to buoy everyone along. Yet, the membership does not always want, or need, someone who has an answer, but rather people to hear about the struggles, commiserate and share the experience. Sometimes we don’t require someone to build a bridge, but rather to sit with us in the mud. Rest assured, I too want to return to a time where the excitement of Club events and tournaments populate our personal calendars, the parking lot is full of cars, not cones, and socializing is done face-to-face, not through masks or computers. As I write this letter, I reflect on what a rollercoaster it has been. While it’s not over yet, I am confident that, in the not-so-distant future, we will likely be able to see the glass as half-full once again. For today, I’m content down here playing in the ‘dirt’. A
Robert Birrell President, The Glencoe Club
THE GLENCOE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
I Love Spring!
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e finally emerge from our semi-hibernation to a sense of renewal, optimism, rejuvenation and hope that our golf game will have magically improved by watching videos and the pros on TV. Hope springs eternal!
Our golf courses have wintered well and we are enjoying the early results of our Turfcare team’s hard work in getting our courses in great shape for opening. Unfortunately, we are faced with severe restrictions for a number of weeks as AHS has imposed a household-only restriction on golfing together. As always, we (your management) are grappling with the effects of this latest missive and will ensure the Club maximizes our options for golfing within the AHS restrictions.
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
Fortunately, we are a resilient group. This temporary setback will still see us playing golf and hopefully, shortly, being allowed to return to our normal golf season. Rest assured that management and your Board are doing everything we can to ensure a safe, pleasant golf season within AHS guidelines. Some exciting news is that when we can return to patio and indoor dining, we can savour the culinary delights that Jordan, our Executive Chef and his team, are creating in our newly renovated kitchen. A reminder that all Glencoe Club members are welcome to dine at the Golf Club — on the patio or indoors — while enjoying the spectacular views of the courses and the mountains. Your Board has approved long-needed renovations to the Clubhouse, which will commence mid August (exterior work) with the disruptive construction starting after the season is complete. The renovations are scheduled for completion in Spring 2022. These renovations will enhance members’ social and dining experiences, help retain members and attract new ones, and ensure our Golf Club retains its world class status. Our Trial Membership program, open only to Glencoe Club members, is close to fully subscribed. The Board has made the decision to not extend the deadline. We are holding our breath that our signature event, the Digital Commerce Bank Glencoe Invitational, scheduled for June 17-19, will proceed as planned. Response from the players we invited has been overwhelming. If it does go ahead, we’ll have the best field and highest WAGR-ranked competitors we have ever attracted. We are keeping our fingers crossed that AHS restrictions will not preclude the event from proceeding. A
Directors: Dan McDonald Ron Newman Mike Powell Lee Richardson Cory Royal Susan Schulli Murray Sigler
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Mike Morin President The Glencoe Golf & Country Club GLENCOE LIFE Volume 6, Issue 2 5
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S MESSAGE
The Three P’s of the Pandemic
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’m writing this article in the middle of the latest Government of Alberta restrictions. These restrictions are all designed to combat the significant hospitalizations and intensive care beds being used by Albertans. I’m confident the membership is feeling similarly to the staff and the Board; a hope that this will be the last time the Clubs see significant impacts, and that the COVID crisis will soon be behind us. A popular concept in marketing is the “3 C’s of Marketing” – Competition, Customers, Company. I have thought of a different interpretation of this concept, in relation to the managing of COVID, whether for an individual or an organization. The “3 P’s of the Pandemic” should be: • Perseverance • Patience • Pivot For me, when COVID is in our rear-view mirror, I personally will not be using these three P’s in my lexicon ever again! However, as we try to stay safe, these three words have become a mantra of sorts for the Clubs. Members are doing their best to be patient until they are able to use their Clubs again fully. To socialize with family and friends again, to stay active and well, and most importantly to have fun. Both members and employees are focusing on perseverance in this exhausting marathon that we find ourselves in. Finally, the Club is centered on pivoting with each new restriction, adjustment, safety measure and mandate. So, until the hallways of The Glencoe Club are bustling with activity, the restaurants at both Clubs are full of laughter and conversation, and the tee boxes are full of happy golfers, I ask one simple thing. Please stay patient, know that we will persevere, and when the Club needs to, we will pivot. Stay well. A
Jan Bloemraad, CCM Chief Executive Officer
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VIRTUAL WINE TASTING On March 24, our members had the delight of trying Cambria Estate wines along with a charcuterie box from our Kitchen team. The session was held virtually with members picking up their packages in advance and then tuning in via a Zoom link. The wines featured were Cambria Katherine’s Vineyard 2018 Chardonnay and Cambria Julia’s Vineyard 2017 Pinot Noir. The session was facilitated by Ciara Glendon, Food & Beverage
Manager, David Fida, Restaurant Experience Manager and Chelcia Petersen from Summit Fine Wines (also a long-time member). Members were able to ask questions and give feedback during this session and while virtual, it was nice for them to connect with each other. Stay tuned for more virtual tastings coming soon!
EASTER CELEBRATION Big family buffets are a Glencoe tradition, but with COVID, they haven’t been in favour for a while. The Food & Beverage team came up with an alternative for Easter that was very well received by members! Seated in member household groups, our brunch guests enjoyed coffee and juice and a roaming pastry cart filled with delicious delights served by our team member. Then came a fresh fruit plate with a Mango Coulis drizzle followed by two more courses, with several options per course. The big favourites were 1) Cold Poached Prawns and Marinated Salmon served with mixed spring greens, new potatoes and a grainy Dijon vinaigrette and 2) Spicy Eggs Shakshuka which was a real wake up call for the taste buds with Harissa- and Cumin-spiced Tomato Ragout with 63-degree eggs and a hearty shot of smoked cayenne, avocado and pita. The kids had their
own assortment of items to choose from. At the end of the brunch, we served dessert and Easter cookies that members could even take home. For dinner, members chose from two soups and two salad options. For the entrée, there was the choice of lamb, pork, salmon and beef striploin. And again, a wonderfully abundant dessert assortment. Those members who were not able to join us to dine in were able to enjoy takeout brunch and dinner meals made by our Kitchen. GLENCOE LIFE Volume 6, Issue 2 7
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“MOMMY & ME” PORTRAITS Prior to Mother’s Day, The Glencoe Club brought in Artist in Residence, Rachael Meckling. She is a Canadian fashion illustrator, acrylic painter and graphic designer and has even more creative interests and talents. For 2021, she’s taken a strong interest in the wall covering and mural scenes of interior design. She loves to paint whimsical nursery walls! Rachael offered Glencoe members quick, on-the-spot fashion portraits. That meant long lashes and even longer legs for everyone! Members took home their portraits, well packaged with an artistic treat inside. Additionally, other members spent time with Rachael over socially-distanced conversations, where she transformed them into one or another of her fashion characters. Rachael has been very flexible with creating the perfect pieces for our members. For instance, one family had the daughters come for the sitting but brought a picture of Mom to be incorporated and Rachael drew them all together. Another Mom and daughter group had to quarantine so they FaceTimed with Rachael during their sitting time and she drew them virtually. These were all such precious memories for Moms in this unprecedented year.
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FAREWELL, CHRIS JENNINGS! Through his grandparents, Chris Jennings has been connected to The Glencoe Club his whole life and has been a part of our team at the Club for the past 12 years in a wide range of roles with everincreasing responsibilities. He has held eight different positions in his progressive career here and was recently promoted to the role of Assistant General Manager/Athletics Manager overseeing the Athletics Department, Member Services, Duty Manager and Pro Shop teams. We reluctantly accepted his resignation from the Club in April and are sad to be see him go. He accepted an exciting new role as Director of Athletics & Operations at the Maui Country Club and is embarking on a wonderful new adventure. We are very excited for Chris and this outstanding achievement. This is a result of his incredible dedication to creating exceptional experiences for our members and those of us lucky enough to work with him. He cares! All of us at the Club wish Chris and his wife Katie all the very best as they move forward on this exciting new journey!
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BADMINTON T-SHIRT CONTEST WINNER Thanks to our young members who submitted images and ideas for our Junior Ladder T-shirt contest! We are pleased to showcase some of the artwork and would like to recognize Charlie, Chloe, Elise, Mac and Sadie for their efforts, You are now all officially published artists! We would like to thank the Badminton Committee for their input on the submissions and are happy to announce that we will be using a combination of the work done by Chloe and Elise (top row). We have two winners! Look for the final product on the badminton courts this coming fall!
GLENCOE MEMBERS & EMPLOYEES LIFT EACH OTHER UP TO ERASE BULLYING Across Canada, Wednesday, February 24 was once again Erase Bullying Day. For the past few years, The Glencoe Club has recognized this day with staff and members flooding the halls with pink shirts, program activities and I pledge to erase bullying stickers in the West Entrance area. This year was different (enough said). For 2021, we embraced the Canadian pink shirt theme — Lifting Each Other Up (Kindness) — and although we just wore pink shirts on the Wednesday, anti-bullying kindness flowed all week. We had impressive participation at the anti-bullying workshops for youth and parents. Our social media was flooded with pink shirt pictures of employees
and members at the Club, at their homes and in the community. Stickers covered the West Entrance walls with ways to lift each other up. Kindness themes were explored and celebrated in our registered preschool. And most importantly, acts of kindness, positivity and support spread throughout the Club. How do we, The Glencoe Club, keep supporting efforts to erase bullying everywhere? We believe the answer is by showing “a little kindness, a little lift and a little positive energy for those who need it!” At the end of the week, the Erase Bullying Day display came down at the Club, but the community spirit, our support for each other and the kindness continues. GLENCOE LIFE Volume 6, Issue 2 9
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A New Digital Experience
5. Welcome banner with quick access buttons for online bookings and registration. 6. Member notification and alert area for important updates.
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Both the Downtown and Golf Club websites have undergone a redevelopment aimed at enhancing our members’ digital experiences. All of the valued features you have come to rely on are still available with improvements made to content, design, site organization, and usability. Plus – it’s all mobile friendly! Here’s a peek at a few of the exciting upgrades. Be sure to visit glencoe.org and see for yourself!
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2. Club icon button for an easy switch between Downtown and Golf websites. 3. Improved organization of pages under the main navigation.
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We are pleased to introduce our new and improved website!
1. Exclusive member navigation for quick access to all booking and account pages.
7. Club News to stay informed on all Stay Connected emails, Club news, and more. 8. Quick reference sidebar for easy access to hours, links and contacts. 9. All the same online booking functions and account information you are accustomed to, but with a refreshed look.
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10. Completely revamped pages with expanded content showcasing detailed department information.
What’s Up Next? The Glencoe app! Stay tuned for another all new exceptional digital experience coming soon!
11. Clickable breadcrumb trail so you know exactly where you are in the site. 12. Departmentspecific member notifications and alerts.
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14. Full listing of available programs, services, lessons, leagues and more. 15. Expandable content menus for less scrolling and more targeted information. 16. Useful ‘back to top’ button.
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PRO SHOP
DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE BRAND IN OUR SHOP? ARE YOU LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT GIFT IN OUR SHOP BUT NOT SURE WHEN THE ITEM WILL ARRIVE? Did you know we can offer the convenience of a friendly call when new product arrives? Stop in today to ask a Pro Shop associate to add your name to our call list for any brand we carry, and we will call you as soon as it arrives on our sales floor. *Special orders are also available for select brands. See in-store for details.
Glencoe Sons & Daughters ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIPS
Frequently Asked Questions WHAT ARE ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIPS? Associate Members are between the ages of 25 and 34 years old who previously held a membership under their parents’ Glencoe account as dependents. In order to qualify, sons and/or daughters must be registered on their parents’ account at the age of 20 and remain continuously as a member to age 25. Those eligible members who are age 25 as of July 1 will be removed from their parent’s accounts and given their own account numbers. They now are Associate Members (age 25 – 28). *Note: If the 25 year old does not complete and return the Associate application form, they will continue to have their dues billed to their parent account. CAN AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER ADD A SPOUSE OR CHILDREN TO THEIR ACCOUNT? Providing the Associate Member has paid or is paying their entrance fee through an installment plan program, dependents can be added to the membership, dues applicable. WHEN CAN I START PAYING AN ENTRANCE FEE FOR MY DEPENDENT? Sons & Daughters of members have the opportunity to start their entrance fees as early as age nine (9). Annual interest free installment plans can be set up based on their age as of July 1 of the current year. Please contact our Membership Team for more information.
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WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF STARTING YOUR ENTRANCE FEE PLAN AT AGE 25 VERSUS 35? If your dependent continues with membership at age 25 and starts paying their entrance fee, they lock in the current rate. They are able to start an interest free installment plan and can add dependents to their account. By not joining an installment plan, they may face higher entrance fees in the future. There are two age brackets for Associates, which will impact the current Sons and Daughters exclusive entrance fee rates. By not locking in at age 28, the entrance fee increases by $5,000. *In order to qualify, sons & daughters must have been registered members on their parents’ accounts at the age of 20 and continued as a dues paying member. WHAT ARE THE DUES AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER? Associates Member dues between ages 25-28 are currently set at $1601. At age 28, the entrance fee is paid in full or though the 4-year installment plan, the Associate is moved into the Active dues category ($2,143). If the Associate has not yet paid the entrance fee, they are moved into the Associate 29-34 age category. Dues are currently set at $1837 annually. As a reminder, in this category the entrance fee increases by $5,000. *Based on 2020/21 Annual Dues Schedule.
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WHAT HAPPENS AFTER MY DEPENDENT TURNS 35? At age 35 your dependent will be given two last options to pay the Sons & • Dependents are those individuals who are immediate family members Daughters entrance fee. If no option is and who have the consent of the Primary Member to be placed on • Dependents individuals • Juniors Intermediates are • The Glencoe Club offers different selected, theyare are those no longer eligible for theand Membership. S&D their membership are the son or daughter of the Primary or the spouse who areMembership immediateand family eligible» toJuniors pay installments optionsMember to Associates who have is expired.and Should wishthe to join in who isexclusive between the ages &of 8 weeks andnot 17 yet years. members whothey have towards their Sons started their exclusive the future, they would be required to join » Intermediates are the son or daughter of the Primary Member or the consent of the Primary Member to Daughters entrance fee starting at Sons & Daughters entrance fee. as a new member, on the waitlist, and spouse who is 18 years of age but not over 25 years of age on July 1 bepay placed on the Membership. age 9. the regular entrance fee currently set of a membership year. • Glencoe Sons & Daughters could at $55,000. • Juniors and Intermediates are eligible to pay installments towards their » Juniors are the son or • To be eligible for our Sons wait till age 35 to pay their *In order to qualify, sons & daughters exclusive Sons & Daughters entrance fee starting at age 9. daughter the Primary & Daughters program and entrance they must have been of registered members on • To be eligible for our Sons & Daughters program andfee, the providing exclusive entrance Member or the spouse who is the exclusive entrance fee, continue as a dues paying member their parents’ accounts at the age of 20 and fee, dependents are required to be on the parents’ account at age 20. continued as a the dues ages payingof member. • On Julyare 1, dependents removed from their between 8 weeks dependents required who to have turned 25 ofyears the are Club. Glencoeaccount account and given their own membership account. and 17 years. be on parents’ the parents’ • Family members of an Associate WHO DO I CONTACT FOR at ageThey 20. become an Associate Glencoe Member. MORE INFORMATION? • The Glencoe Club offers different optionsmember to Associates who havebe notadded yet to » Intermediates are the son may only To or register a dependent to find out started their exclusive Sonshave & Daughters entrance fee. if the Associate has daughter of theorPrimary • On July 1, dependents who the account more information about our Sons • Glencoe Sonsare & removed Daughters could age 35ortoispay their entrance fee, their Member or the spouse who is turned 25 years from wait tillpaid, currently paying, & Daughters program or Associate providing they continue as a dues paying member of the Club. 18 years of age but not over their parents’ Glencoe account entrance fee. membership, please contact Leigh • Family members of an Associate member may only be added to the account 25 years of age onatJuly 1 of a and given ownhasmembership or Tessa in Membership if the their Associate paid, or is currently paying, their entrance fee. A membership year. or call account. They become an membership@glencoe.org 403-287-4132. Associate Glencoe Member.
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ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP (AGE 25-27) Entrance Fee Payment Plan ($22,000) + Dues
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The Legacy Project Get to know some lifelong Glencoe members as they share their memories and love of the Club.
Marion & Barry Narfason How long have you been a member at the Glencoe? We became full-time members of The Glencoe Golf & Country Club and social members of The Glencoe Club in 1987. In 1996 we became full time members of The Glencoe Club and left The Glencoe Golf & Country Club in 2010. We felt so fortunate to become members of the Golf Club; it was and is exceptional. One of the best golf courses in Canada as we see it. We would still be members of the Golf Club but decided to spend our summers out on Vancouver Island. What motivated you to become members? We went to a number of the golf courses before we made our decision and found this one to be the best. We knew a few members before we joined but quickly made new friends. As we were beginner golfers when we joined, we took lessons with Mike Hogan and Judy Forshner and then met many members by playing with whomever was available at the time. What sports or services have you participated in over the years? We started out in recreation as avid runners and have gravitated towards individual activities. We have mostly participated in golf and Fitness Centre workouts over the years. We use the Wellness Centre and Physiotherapy clinic and the food and beverage services available to us. As we are older, our Glencoe membership has helped us in our goals to stay healthy, fit and well. 14 glencoe.org
The Glencoe has been a valuable asset for us to recover from any health setbacks. Although we were avid runners, we have only volunteered for the Icebreaker and cheered on the participants, but have left the competition to others. What is your earliest memory at the Club? After evaluating many different golf clubs in Calgary, we knew that the Glencoe Golf Club was a hot commodity and we were not sure there would be any spots available when we applied. When we did inquire, we found out there were two membership openings at the time. We jumped on the chance and were thrilled that we were able to get into the Club so soon.
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? Yes, we loved the old downtown dining room that no longer exists. They had live entertainment on the weekends and a regular band for dining and dancing. We would bring or meet friends there. As we were just social members at the Downtown Club at the time, this is how we were introduced and it’s what allowed us to make some of those early connections. We very much miss those experiences.
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What was the best thing that ever happened to you at the Club? We have enjoyed having access to all the facilities available to us and especially, the Fitness Centre and the wonderful trainers we are able to work with. The trainers, physiotherapists and wellness team have allowed us to stay active, mobile and able to continue to enjoy our life to the fullest. What is your funniest memory at the Club? We brought our nephew to golf at the Golf Club for a special day and he borrowed his Dad’s special new designer golf shirt to make sure he was able to meet the dress code. Unfortunately, it was a nice spring day and the geese were very active on one fairway in particular and so were their digestive systems, so at the end of the round of golf, the special golf shirt was covered in goose poop! Dress code was definitely a learning experience. When we first got our membership, Barry came to his first day of golf dressed in designer blue jeans which definitely didn’t make the cut so he got sent home. How were you welcomed to the Club and how did you get to know people? What steps would you recommend to a new member? We felt like we were part of the community right away. We knew a few people — not a huge group — but met a lot quickly. People would come up to us and say “you are new” and get to know us. This carries on today. For new members, we would recommend doing the same: Introduce yourself and say “hi,” especially in the locker rooms and gym. It works both ways: Members reach out to those they don’t recognize and people make connections quickly.
What does being a member mean to you? We are both retired. It gives us direction, whether that means going to the gym, meeting friends, talking to your wonderful staff or just enjoying a breakfast at Café 29. We actually moved close so we could walk over as the Glencoe has become part of our daily life. We typically come to the Club five days a week and have dinner here at least twice a week. Especially with the pandemic, we have enjoyed the Argyle and McCullough’s as we feel it is one of the safest places to be. We also love the Café with its best breakfast in town at a fantastic price. How has the Club made a difference in your life? A very positive lifestyle that we really enjoy. What are your tips for the best way to be a member and take advantage of the membership? We would hope that members would get the same satisfaction that we have experienced over the years. Introduce yourself, have breakfast at Café 29, enjoy the patio in the summer, get a personal trainer to set you up on a program or be like Barry and have the fitness consultants give you tips and tricks as you go. Final tip: Move close so you can walk over! We consider The Glencoe Club the best!
LEGACY PROJECT Are you a Glencoe Club member with lifelong experiences to share? We’d love to interview you (on video or send you a short questionnaire), then run highlights in Glencoe Life. If you’re interested, or you know someone else we should interview, please email create@glencoe.org If we feature your story in Glencoe Life, you will receive a COMPLIMENTARY DINNER FOR TWO AT ARGYLE KITCHEN + PATIO!
Anything else you would like to share? We have often talked about the future generations coming into the Club and having access to the activities that it offers, acquiring new friendships and becoming better people as a result. A
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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
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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
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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 McCullough’s Pub and Social House Social Functions
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.
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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 2 17
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It’s the Perfect Time to Join Golf! Imagine waking up on a beautiful summer day, sun shining through your window, the kids playing outside. You think: “Let’s play some golf!” You pack up the kids and their golf gear and head out, driving down scenic Highway 8 on your way to The Glencoe Golf & Country Club.
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ou arrive and pop inside the Clubhouse to get a coffee and start the day, quickly browsing the latest clothing and equipment in the Golf Shop.
You walk outside to be greeted by the warm sun and your clubs are there waiting for you with your cart. Your kids excitedly jump in, eager to get to the tee. This is the day they’re going to beat you on the course! Today you’ve booked the Bridges. It’s a beautiful, nine-hole course nestled along the river. Just you and your family, surrounded by beautiful greens, trees and mountainscapes. You pull up to the first hole and say hello to the starter who welcomes you to the tee. You pick out your favourite club and take a nice practice swing, feeling good today! Then you set up above the ball and take your first drive. It’s perfect. You hear the crack of the ball and watch it soar through the air towards the middle of the fairway. One of your children calls out “Wow, Dad! Amazing drive!” You chuckle and say: “Now let’s see what you’ve got!” 18 glencoe.org
Your youngest, who just learned how to hit a ball from lessons with one of the Club’s pros, lines up to the ball ready to copy Dad and make the most beautiful drive down the fairway. Before he hits, he turns back and says, “I bet you mine goes further than yours,” with a big smile on his face. He hits the ball and it’s the longest 150-yard drive he’s ever hit! “Wow!” Mom calls out, “those lessons are really paying off; you are going to beat Dad today!” Your whole family smiles and is feeling good as you walk the fairway of the first hole. Mom just picked up golf this year, happy for a family sport. She is also learning how to play the game and so far is a natural! On her approach shot to the green on the first hole, she declares: “Watch this!” and hits the ball. It gently lands on the green and rolls ever so close to the flag. You hear the excited cheers from your family. They are united in sport, enjoying their experience of being outdoors on the course together with love and competition.
As the round goes on, you admire the trees, the scenery, the sights and sounds of the river. You are soothed by the calmness of playing with one another, surrounded by your loved ones. Hole #6 is the kids’ favourite. It’s a short par three across the pond. One of the kids yells out, “contest for closest to the pin!” You are eager to make sure you let the kids win and choose an ugly ball from your bag, line up to hit the shot…and miss! It goes in the water. Your kids are laughing “Dad, how could you!” You then take another shot and stick it, just off the green. Your kids line up and, one by one, take beautiful swings, acting as if they have been doing this for years. Your oldest is closest to the pin, cheering and jumping up and down, so excited that he’s made the best shot! “Ha! I win! Now I can get a milkshake after the round!” The family giggles, happy that is the only thing he has asked for. They continue to the green and cheer each other on to make their putts. Approaching Hole #9, your youngest asks how many more holes there are to play. You say: “Well, we are only playing nine,
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but we’re lucky enough to be at a course with 45 holes!” He repeats, “45 holes! That would take a week!” You tell him he can choose the course they play next.
thanks!” he replies in a spiderman pose on the ground, looking to see what his line would be.
Both kids smile with a resounding “THE FOREST!” at the same time! You shake your head. You knew it. “Okay, as long as you make par on this final hole.” From the front tees, the final hole is a 95-yard par three. If you keep right you can make it onto the green. If you go left you will go into the water. Both boys are eager to tee off and make that par. They hit their wood. One lands on the green for a long, 20-foot putt. The other lands just off the green to the right. It’ll need a great chip to get close.
The other boy on the green asks Mom for her read on where she thinks the ball is going to go. She takes a look and sees a slope to the right of the hole. She tells her son to try to hit it to the slope and it should run into the hole. He lines up, takes a nice, even back and forth shot, and the ball takes the slope and just about makes it in! The ball is sitting on the edge and your mouth drops open, “Wow son! You almost got a birdie!” The boy jumps up and down, exclaiming “I got a par” as he taps the ball in from the rim of the cup.
They grab their clubs and run to the green, a short distance away from where they were, excited but cautiously analyzing their shots on how to complete the task with only two more shots to get a par.
“Well, looks like we will try the Championship Forest Course next time we play,” you comment. The kids jump up and down and Mom smiles at them. “What a great day,” she says. “We’re so lucky this is our every day.”
One of the boys uses his putter from off the green and rolls it to two club lengths from the pin, “Great choice using your putter off the green,” you call out. “Ha,
After the game, everyone is feeling good with their scores, ready to return to the Clubhouse for lunch on the patio and that milkshake for the win! Head
Professional Judy Forshner drops by to check in and ask how their round went. They excitedly share the success of the day and the almost birdie on Hole #9. The boys are excited to share that they won the bet and get to beat Dad out on the Forest tomorrow! “Judy, did you know we have 45 holes?!” She laughs and replies, “Why yes, I do! Isn’t that just great? Lots of golf for the family to play!”
You sit back, take a sip of your locally-brewed cold one and bask in the beauty of the views before you. You feel happy. You feel welcome. You feel at home. It was the perfect day… and tomorrow you get to do it all over again! If you have never visited us at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club, I encourage you to. We have so much to offer the entire family. From beginners to avid golfers, those looking for quick fun to those craving competition, we have it all.
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Since 1984, The Glencoe Golf & Country Club has been Calgary’s premier private golf club, welcoming all generations of families. Located just outside Calgary’s city limits, we are committed to creating exceptional experiences and being our members’ second home, providing excellence in all that we do. The Glencoe Golf & Country Club is one of the largest golf courses in Canada with 45 holes on three beautiful and challenging courses. Pair that with a world-class practice facility, knowledgeable staff and a variety of food and beverage options, and it leaves a lasting impression on everyone who plays here. We are proud to be the first Robert Trent Jones Jr. course in Canada and members and guests have enjoyed playing golf alongside the elk, deer and occasional bear that roam along the Elbow River. THE FOREST The Forest is our 18-hole championship course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. This course offers an exciting and unique mix of holes to challenge skilled players and test everyday members on their golfing ability. Golfers will enjoy a quiet, lowland walk through a continuous loop course featuring a variety of shot-making challenges including straightaways, left and right doglegs in the spruce forest, and open meadow holes over rocks, creeks and ponds. A great escape from the city, this course will make you feel as if you are in the mountains. Enjoy the scenery and of course, watch out for that sand! In 2020, The Forest Course was named TOP 50 in Canada by SCORE Golf, a huge accomplishment!
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playing with you as a family. We also have many adult programs and lessons available to keep you active in golf, improve your game and introduce you to new friends. In addition to golf, we host many familyfocused events throughout the year such as Easter Brunch, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Canada Day celebrations, Drive In at the Driving Range and more. THE MEADOWS While slightly less challenging than our Forest course, The Meadows course, consisting of the Lakes 9 and Slopes 9, should never be underestimated. This 18-hole course features diverse terrain and elevation changes to hold the focus of advanced players as well as beginners. The Meadows course provides plenty of hills and glens as well as creeks and ponds. The layout takes advantage of these features as seen in the large, undulating greens and the wide, linksstyle fairways. Water hazards are brought into play on seven holes. This course is welcoming to every playing category. A very walkable 18 with the family, it will allow you to enjoy the game of golf and give you a sense of playing every shot to your advantage.
The Glencoe Golf & Country Club has an incredible membership program for the entire family.
We offer flexible payment plans for young professionals, an exclusive Sons & Daughters rate and options for Seniors (70 years and older) to join on a “pay as you play” membership.
We offer extensive Junior Programming, run by Head Teaching Professional Ryan Anderson, for children as young as four years of age. Kids of all ages can experience what golf is like from a fun and educational or competitive point of view with tons of options available to keep your children in the game and
Please connect with Lisa Rosengarten, Membership & Marketing, to assist you with your inquiries. We have something for everyone here. We look forward to creating exceptional experiences for you out at the Golf Club.
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THE BRIDGES 9 The Bridges 9 is a magnificent, environmental masterpiece course that winds down a wonderful valley next to the Elbow River and back. This course opened in 2006 and features three par threes, three par fours and three par fives. This very walkable 9-hole course is the best place to practice your short game, and it is our most accessible 9-hole course from the parking lot with direct access to the tee. The Bridges course is a great practice nine that you can play over and over again, and still come out with a different score each time. GLENCOE LIFE Volume 6, Issue 2 21
For full details on the Clubhouse Renovation including renderings and floor plans, please visit glencoegolf.org
Clubhouse Renovation Building on our past to celebrate our future
The Clubhouse at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club opened on June 28, 1986. Over the last 35 years, it has served the membership well. Each golf season brings new events, special occasions and exciting accomplishments. And each year, everyone looks forward to coming back to the Clubhouse after a day on the course and to gathering there with family and friends for a delightful meal or celebratory drink.
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rom raising a toast to golf victories to celebrating life’s milestones and everything in between, we’ve made the Clubhouse our central hub for members and guests to come together to eat, drink and celebrate. Fond friendships and lasting memories have been made here. As with all good things, there comes a time to rebuild, reinvent, restructure or revamp. The needs and wants of the membership change and the Club must always adapt to improve and enhance where we can. In 2018, the Board of Directors and management of The Glencoe Golf & Country Club began exploring the opportunity and viability of a Clubhouse renovation. With that, a thorough and extensive process began. It included careful analysis of usage data and financials, advice from industry experts and a comprehensive member-engagement program. After almost three years of planning, in March 2021, the Board of Directors decided to proceed with the proposed renovations. Construction will begin this fall and the project will be completed in the spring of 2022.
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With the newly renovated Clubhouse, we are not looking to leave our valued past behind, but rather to propel the Club forward into the future. The goal is to enhance your second home so we can continue to provide exceptional experiences for many years to come. With 90 percent of members spending 90 percent of their Clubhouse time in the dining facilities and the Golf Shop, the renovation will focus on improving these areas. Members can look forward to a whole new west side of the Clubhouse with a welcoming and modern look and décor, an expansive new outdoor dining space, additional services and improved function and flow. A WELCOMING ARRIVAL • As you arrive for your day of golf, you will be welcomed by a completely renovated courtyard with an expansive Clubhouse entrance, a new café with indoor and outdoor access; enhanced curb appeal and beautiful views of the course. • Inside the Clubhouse, a spacious, new atrium lobby will feature a beautiful new staircase and will connect all member service areas. There will also be two new unisex washrooms, centrally located for easy access. NEW INDOOR & OUTDOOR DINING EXPERIENCES • A new indoor/outdoor café in the northwest corner of the Clubhouse will overlook the golf course. With a modern and contemporary feel, this cafe will provide quick service food and beverage options. • The Spike Lounge will be completely renovated, giving it a more modern feel with a casual yet polished dining experience. • A private dining room will be built adjacent to the restaurant, providing an additional unique space for private dinners and family gatherings that can also act as overflow seating.
550 ‐ 110 9th Ave SW • The Family Dining Room will be CAFE Calgary AB T2P 0T1 renovated to include a new fireplace, 587‐392‐3818 windows, flooring, lighting and PROJECT NAME furniture. It will feature a look Glencoe Golf Club and feel similar to that of the new Proposal Spike Lounge. 100424 Indoor Furniture • A new, expansive outdoor patio with 100511 Outdoor Furniture family and adult dining areas100524 Pergola will be 100525 Planters located just outside the Family Dining 100531 Outdoor Lighting Room, allowing for better vistas and 100526 Shipping & Handling BUDGET NOT REALIZED service flow. GRAND TOTAL
A NEW SHOPPING EXPERIENCE • The Golf Shop will see a complete facelift with a modern and contemporary new look. It will feature one main entrance and boast a boutique retail shopping experience with better connectivity and flow for members through easy access to locker rooms and dining.
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DATE April 7, 2020 Subtotal 201,089.08 122,720.07 50,462.00 22,540.55 54,571.48 69,000.00
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ADDITIONAL SERVICE & EXPERIENCE ENHANCEMENTS • Looking to practice or improve your game… indoors? The new golf simulator room with lounge space will give you ample opportunity toPRO SHOP Patio socialize and work on your game. • The exterior façade of the banquet hall will also get a facelift to match the new, west side look of the building upgrade.
Tax 10,054.45 6,136.00 2,523.10 1,127.03 2,728.57
Total 211,143.53 128,856.07 52,985.10 23,667.58 57,300.05 tax applied on total 69,000.00 542,952.34
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We are currently finalizing design details for some of the new spaces based on member feedback and will share the revised renderings for these areas at glencoegolf.org when available. This is an expansive project and we are excited to get started on it during the next few months. We cannot wait to welcome members back to their new second home in 2022.
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The Clubhouse will continue to be the fulcrum of our golf community, with so many memories to be made and celebrations yet to come! A *Renderings may not represent the exact final design.
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From Worldwide Collapse to
World Class Golf
HISTORY OF THE GLENCOE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
As The Glencoe Golf & Country Club embarks on the biggest Clubhouse renovation since it was originally built, we wanted to take a look back at the past 37 years since the course opened. The land, now home to Glencoe’s 45 holes, had a bit of shaky start. In 1981, LRSCO Investments Limited began construction on Elbow River Estates Golf Course and hired Robert Trent Jones Jr. to design the 36 holes. This would be his first golf course in Canada. Construction began in the summer of 1981. Left: Clubhouse hill, ca. 1984. Top: The year the land was purchased in 1984. Right: In 1981, Robert Trent Jones Jr. (second from right) and LRSCO executives viewed the site while walking toward the hill where the Clubhouse stands today.
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The following story is based on excerpts from Wendy Bryden’s book The Glencoe Club Story – 70 Years of Sports History
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o sooner had the fairways, greens, bunkers, and lakes been shaped on the new courses than the worldwide price of crude oil dropped and the economy of Alberta went into recession. Like hundreds of other Calgary companies, LRSCO Investments ran into financial difficulties. Construction ceased and Robert Trent Jones Jr’s world class 36-hole golf course turned into a barren thistle patch.
Estates course. Delf asked: “Should we do some work on this and develop it?” Most Directors indicated zero interest – several of them belonged to other city golf courses and Calgary was in a recession at the time. Undaunted, Delf soldiered on behind the scenes. What kept him going was a belief in the project. After the May meeting, he decided to come back with the idea to the new Board, which would be elected in October.
The Royal Bank of Canada filed foreclosure proceedings against LRSCO Investments Limited on May 4, 1983, and Thorne Riddell Incorporated was appointed as receiver and manager of the assets. That same day, Ken Olsvik, Superintendent at Pinebrook Golf & Country Club, was hired by the receiver manager to salvage what he could of the fledgling golf course and bring it up to presentable standards for potential investors. That summer and following spring, approximately $500,000 was spent to complete 16 holes on the Glen Forest.
The tide began to turn on September 16, 1983, when the annual Glencoe Director’s Golf Tournament was held at the Canyon Meadows course. Jim Powell recalls: “It was a gorgeous Alberta day and after playing golf on a beautiful course we had happily retired to the sports lounge for a drink and a sandwich when Jay Jenkins came over to us. “We like you to come play here,” said the Canyon Meadows Manager with a twinkle in his eye, “but you Glencoe Club people really ought to have your own golf course.”
Glencoe Club member and developer Allan Mar was asked by Royal Bank to prepare a list of prospective buyers of the site. Luckily, he tacked the large map of the golf course up on the bulletin board in his office. A few days later, fellow developer and Glencoe Club Vice President Ken Delf met with Allan Mar on other business. Delf walked into Mar’s office and saw the map of the Golf Club. “What’s this?” he asked, “Show me some numbers.” Delf liked what he saw and took the information over to Jim Powell, CEO at The Glencoe Club. At their Board meeting in May, Ken Delf pitched the idea of purchasing the Elbow River
With that, Jay Jenkins sat down at the table and brainstormed long into the afternoon with Jim Mackie, Ken Delf, Jim Powell and Doug McGillivray. Later that evening, at the annual golf party hosted by Helen and Jim Mackie at their Bar Kay Cee Ranch in Bragg Creek, the main topic of conversation was the possible acquisition of the Elbow River Estates Golf Course. It was agreed that the matter would be on the agenda at the next board meeting.
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Powell put some numbers together and sought advice from several Calgary golf managers and professionals. He found positive support from Jay Jenkins, the General Manager of Canyon Meadows, who enthused: “Buying the golf course would be the best thing the Glencoe ever did.” Using various criteria to study the feasibility of acquisition, Jim Powell and Ken Delf came up with fairly accurate numbers to show the Directors at their regular meeting in November 1983. It was at this meeting that the first proposal to purchase the golf course was officially presented. The persons present at the meeting were President Jim Mackie, VicePresident Ken Delf, Doug McGillivray, Patrick Clarke, Bert Johnson, Jocelyn Wilkinson, Beverly Brodie, Jim Powell and recently appointed directors Terrence McCloy, Thomas Sterling, Martin Cohos and Warren Stewart. Fortunately, the proposal fell well within the mandate of the Long Range Planning Committee, which had been struck a few years before. Nonboard members included Peter Epp, Jamie Paulson, Ken Delph and Gerry Watkins. The committee’s mandate was a comprehensive study expanding the financial base with a view to where the club was going demographically. “The golf course fit perfectly because it gave us a new facility and money for the Downtown Club,” Ken later related, “that’s why it was such a good deal.” The following month, a special meeting of the Directors was held, and a resolution was passed that Ken Delf would chair the committee to further study the acquisition and development of the golf course. The membership would also be surveyed by questionnaire to determine their interest.
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At the same meeting it was resolved that Ken Delf and Jim Powell be authorized as a committee to confer with the receiver and Royal Bank. From that point on, the committee reported back to Jim Mackie, President. All financial negotiations were subject to approval of the Board of Directors and the shareholder members of the Club.
The results of the survey were presented at the next Director’s meeting in January 1984. They were: 365 interested, 305 not interested. Les Ferber, who had designed and constructed golf courses in Brazil, the Dominican Republic, England, Ireland, Italy, Morocco, Sardinia, Spain, Switzerland and Portugal was the on-site architect for Robert Trent Jones Sr. during construction of the Kananaskis course. Ferber was invited by Jim Powell to write some projected cost specifications for the January meeting. Les Ferber’s estimated costs of finishing the two golf courses was $2,890,100 over the course of four years. Ferber’s favourable report stated “the golf course has the potential to become one of the great golf course facilities in Canada.” As negotiations began with the receiver and Royal Bank, the word in the golf community was that the Pinebrook Club was looking into the possibility of buying the course. The numerous problems addressed by the committee were significant, but paramount among the myriad of conditions negotiated prior to purchase was the legal protection of The Glencoe Club. Notwithstanding the main fact that any offer had to have shareholder’s approval, it was made perfectly clear from the outset that, if the golf course didn’t fly, any financing offer was to contain
a non-recourse provision to protect the Downtown Club and its members. The bank’s recourse was to be restricted solely to the assets of the golf course, as the operation was established with a separate corporate structure. As negotiations for purchase were underway with the receiver, Jim Powell and Ken Delf were concurrently in discussions with Royal Bank regarding purchase financing and completion costs. But the Glencoe came to understand that there were builders’ liens registered against the title for unpaid accounts totaling $3,081,323 and, with $5,696,425 owed to the bank, there was a total outstanding of $8,777,748. President Mackie told his directors: “The Glencoe Club has no intention of buying this golf course unless we can pick it up free of liens and mortgages.” Royal Bank would provide a $1 million loan to finance the development costs for completion of the thirty-six hole course. Interest was at prime for three years and prime plus a quarter commencing July 1, 1986. A second loan for $4,800,000 would be used to finance the acquisition of the golf course itself. Interest was at six percent for six months, ten percent for eighteen months, then prime up to five years, and thereafter prime plus a quarter. A third loan of $500,000 was negotiated for operating funds at prime plus a half. Among numerous terms of the sale were the following: • The vendor’s permits were to be in place prior to closing and there were to be no restrictions preventing the use of the property for a golf course. • Approval for adequate water and sewage licenses had to be obtained. • The road allowance running right through the centre of the golf course was to be closed.
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July 1984 - Club President, Jim Mackie, hits the first ball on the Glen Meadows Course
The greatest hazard that remained was the existence of rights of way in favour of TransAlta Utilities Limited, granting above-ground construction of huge transmission lines stretching across the course. Mackie and Powell did the legwork in negotiations with the company before successfully entering an agreement restricting installation of TransAlta power lines above ground. In the end, the final legal document was a mountain of agreements and amendments. Accordingly, two appraisals and offers back-and-forth resulted in an agreement of a purchase price and financing terms satisfactory to both parties. The final conditional offer went forward. The purchase price was $4,800,000 (deposit $200,000 and $4,600,000 on closing). This final offer was made and accepted on January 18, 1984. The offer was conditional on having 400 members (representing $2 million) signed up by June 30, 1984. Financial arrangements were finalized on February 14, 1984. President Mackie and his directors then set out to secure shareholders’ approval.
The meeting was called to order. Questions were fielded by Director Ken Delf, President Mackie and the Board of Directors and General Manager Jim Powell. Also in attendance were representatives of Royal Bank, Thorne Riddel, Golf Design Services, Reid Crowther Engineering and auditors from Clarkson Gordon. The marketing blitz began. Information booths were set up outside the Glencoe Sports Office, manned by members who could answer any questions. The membership was advised that a common administration of the joint facilities was planned to reduce operating costs. “We hope to have 16 holes open by July 1, 1984... and the other 20 by 1985 and the clubhouse constructed by 1986.” The new course would be dubbed The Glencoe Golf & Country Club. On February 28, 1984, at an extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders, the Club President and the Directors filed into the standing roomonly Glencoe Club Ballroom and stood before the podium.
The question of high interest rates was raised but, after considerable discussion, the ballots were distributed and the meeting adjourned while scrutineers counted. Once the meeting was called to order again, Glencoe member Lonnie Tate stood up at the podium on behalf of the scrutineers and advised the voting results to the who-wants-to-buy-a-golfclub question: 698 voted in favour and only 48 against.
The bulging ballroom, which had witnessed a din in the conversation as votes were counted, erupted in wild cheering. History had been made and by a 93 percent majority; the Glencoe was going golfing.
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Glencoe Golf Timeline July 1, 1984
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The Glencoe Golf & Country Club opened with 16 holes. At 7:45 am, 256 avid golfers teed off to play the course for the first time. An ATCO trailer was moved onto the property, providing temporary Clubhouse, Golf Shop and a small area for golfers to change their shoes.
Clubhouse was expanded, adding the Spike Lounge and the Mountainview Room, several upstairs offices, the Boardroom and the shoeshine room.
Complete overhaul of the entire course irrigation system was undertaken. A minimum of 36 holes remained open through the work.
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First Opening Cocktail Party was held.
The Glencoe Golf & Country Club achieved designation as a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.” One of only 654 in the world to receive the honour.
June 1992 First annual Glencoe Invitational Golf Tournament was held on the Forest.
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February 1985 Assistant pros were hired, interclub and tournament schedules for Men, Ladies, Juniors and Mixed were set up. Golf lessons were established and the golf rules and regulations were in order.
July/August 1985 The first 9 holes of the Glen Meadows course opened in July (now known as Lakes). Clubhouse construction began. The hill on which it sits was lowered by 30 ft to reduce a steep climb. The back 9 holes of the Glen Meadows course (now known as Slopes) were opened in August.
March/April 1986 Clubhouse was completed. The first Ladies Opening Dinner and Fashion Show – was held, an annual tradition that is celebrated to this day.
After an unusually heavy snow runoff from the mountains (about 200 mm of rain), the Elbow River turned into a raging torrent and flooded onto the Glen Forest fairways, washing away mature spruce trees, wooden bridges, and sand from a number of traps.
September 1999 The Club purchased land from Stonepine residential development and invested in a treatment plant providing water to the Club.
Fall 2012 Forest course renovation began. The focus was to modernize the course layout, improve the greens and make the course more playable for highhandicap players.
June 2013 The catastrophic 100-year flood hit Calgary and area. An enormous amount of water pummeled the property. Up to 50 acres of the Forest had to be re-sodded and damaged bunkers, bridges and drainage throughout the property had to be repaired. Opening of The Forest course was delayed to the next season.
2003 New Practice Facility opened, complete with 20 grass hitting stalls, a fully-enclosed teaching area featuring the latest technology, two putting greens, three practice bunkers and a pitching and chipping area.
August 2014 Renovated Forest course opened.
April 2017 Locker room and washroom upgrades were completed.
June 2005
June 1986 Clubhouse Grand Opening was held.
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June set new records for monthly rainfall. The Elbow River burst its banks at 3 am, Saturday, June 18 and another catastrophic flood caused similar damage to the 1995 flood.
August 2020 New Turfcare Auxiliary Building officially opened.
April 2021 Kitchen reopened after a six month renovation.
June 2006 Bridges 9 course opened, making The Glencoe Golf & Country Club one of only two private facilities in the country to offer 45 holes.
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GOLF SIMULATORS for Glencoe Juniors
With the Golf Simulators, you probably know you can travel the world and play famous courses such as Nicklaus North and Pebble Beach. What you might not know is that we also have activities for our Junior members. On those rainy days when you’re looking for an activity to enjoy with your childern, consider our Golf Simulators! They provide a great selection of games!
MINI PUTT
POKER GOLF
FIELD GOAL CHALLENGE
TRACTOR
WINDOW BREAKER
FUN PUTT
Put your virtual putting to the test! Putt through a series of different courses, careful to not fall off the side!
Pick your distance and recreate Matt Prater’s record-setting 64-yard field goal, with your favourite iron.
Save your home’s windows from your child chipping in the yard. Come down to the Sims and break all the windows you can!
GOLF DARTS
180! No longer your farthest drive, but the score you can make with this virtual, dartchipping game.
Chip yourself into the best hand you can and beat the house. Take the luck out and win with your chipping skills!
Everyone’s favourite game of “Hit the Golf Tractor at the Driving Range” is now available virtually for you to practice all year round!
Use your putter to lure our furry friends Dugg, Sammy, Max and Buster out of their doghouses.
TIC-TAC-TOE GOLF
Having trouble beating your older sibling at Tic-Tac-Toe on paper? Luckily, you can now beat them at their game, but with your swing!
Get your Juniors into golf now… to eventually round out your golf foursome when they’re old enough to hit the real links! Book online or by calling the Sports Desk at 403-243-7342 *Golf Simulators activities are conditional on AHS restrictions. Check glencoe.org for updates.
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AFFILIATED CLUBS The Glencoe Club is currently affiliated with over 80 clubs worldwide. Our affiliated clubs have varied policies with respect to access to their clubs: signing privileges, guest regulations, etc. All affiliated clubs require a letter of introduction sent by a Glencoe representative. Some affiliated clubs are able to provide accommodation. Some require payment of any charges before departure, while others will bill any charges through your Glencoe account. It is quite important that Glencoe members check with the Club office before departure to avoid any embarrassment. There is an administrative fee equivalent to three percent on all charges that are made at other clubs where there are affiliate charging privileges. Any charges from affiliated clubs outside of Canada must be paid at the time of service. PLEASE NOTE: You require a letter of introduction before visiting any affiliated club. An up-to-date membership card is required for all affiliated clubs. ● Accounts must be paid prior to departure ■ Accommodation $ Reciprocal/Facility Fees may apply For more information, please call Member Services: 403-243-2506 Please send your feedback on reciprocal club visits to: membership@glencoe.org A digital brochure with links to the various clubs is available to download from glencoe.org
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AFRICA
Cape Town: Kelvin Grove Club Johannesburg: The Wanderers Club (Accommodation at Protea Hotel Wanderers)
ARGENTINA
Buenos Aires: The Hurlingham Club
AUSTRALIA
Melbourne: Royal Automobile Club of Victoria Sydney: Tattersalls Club
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Brussels: International Club Château Sainte-Anne ■ ● (Accommodation at Hotel Astoria) Darussalam: Royal Brunei Yacht Club
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Dublin: Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club
JAPAN
Kobe Club (Accommodation Hotel Tor Road) Tokyo American Club
MALAYSIA
Raintree Club of Kuala Lumpur Alabang Country Club, Inc Baguio Country Club The Manila Club
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The Tanglin Club $ ■ ■● ● ● ●
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Jakarta: Mercantile Athletic Club
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CHINA
ENGLAND
Kolkate: Space Circle Clubs & Resorts Pvt. Ltd The Circle Club The Spring Club Maharashtra: PYC Hindu Gymkhana
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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.
Margarita Flight el jimador tequila + lime juice + monin syrup
Classic Margarita el jimador tequila + lime juice + lemon juice + agave
Summer Ginger Fizz (mocktail) muddled cucumber + ginger beer + lime juice + simple syrup Add a shot of Vodka or Gin if preferred
The Southern Peach bourbon + grande marnier + peach tea + agave + angostura bitters
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Pro Chef Pantry Items… for Everyone! Helpful tips from our Chef De Cuisine on what to keep in your pantry
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Yeng Sreng, Chef De Cuisine 403-287-4150 ysreng@glencoe.org
FOOD & BEVERAGE
SALTS Diamond Krystal kosher salt, Maldon salt, Sel Gris (grey sea salt). I use these salts to bring out flavours. I season every dish with kosher and garnish or finish it with Maldon or grey sea salt. VINEGARS Champagne, sherry, white wine, red wine, aged balsamic vinegar. A good quality vinegar is always necessary. The acid brings out brightness and adds depth to foods. It also helps cut through the richness of heavier meats and sauces. I add sherry vinegar to my sauces, purées, braised meats and vinaigrettes for salads that include creamy cheeses such as Brie or Gorgonzola. I like to add balsamic vinegar and olive oil to my meat marinades as the acid and fat helps with tenderization. GOOD FINISHING OLIVE OIL There are many good options at your specialty Italian grocery stores (such as the Italian Centre in Willow Park, Lina’s, Mercato and Italian Supermarket). Mercato’s Uncle Luigi olive oil is a personal favourite. Good olive oil is so diverse. It can be peppery, spicy, rich, grassy and more. You can use it to finish your favourite pasta, salad or roasted vegetables. It’s also great as a dip for fresh bread. Make sure you store olive oils in cool, dark places to prevent them from turning rancid. FISH SAUCE Strong and salty, fish sauce is a good source of umami and seasoning. I like 3 Crabs fish sauce or the Italian version which is called Colatura di Alici. In my opinion, this is one of the most powerful umami boosters you can get. Fish sauce adds depth to pasta sauces, curries and salad dressings. It goes well with beef, fish and chicken. MISO PASTE Miso is another ingredient with an incredible amount of umami. You can get a variety of different miso pastes, some stronger than others. It can add
richness and funk… and can bring depth and character to dishes you wouldn’t immediately think of. Used traditionally to add body and umami to sauces, soups, stir-fries and stews, these pastes are high in amino acids due to the fermentation process. They are delicious in marinades for meats, seafood and tofu. GOCHUJANG PASTE Gochujang is a deep red, smooth and spicy paste popular in Korean cuisine. A staple condiment, it is made from Korean chili powder, fermented soybean powder, glutinous rice powder and salt. It has a deep, rich, tomato-like flavour, sweet, sour and spicy, with a salty, umami kick. I love to use this spicy, fermented chili paste in hotpots, stir fry dishes and marinade for meats, as well as in salad dressings. YUZU KOSHO A Japanese condiment made from fresh chilis fermented with salt along with the zest and juice from yuzu (a tart, fragrant citrus fruit that grows in Japan’s Kochi Prefecture.) It will elevate your fried chicken to the next level. It can be purchased from any Japanese grocery store. My personal go-to is A-Mart on Macleod Trail.
WASABI Wasabi is not only for sushi. I recommend putting it on your steak. I like to simply season with salt and pepper on a good cut of meat with lots of marbling and fat cooked to a medium rare and cut into cubes. Add a little bit of wasabi on top, but not too much! Otherwise, it could damage the flavours of the beef in the same way it can with sushi. If you apply the right amount, it brings out the sweetness of the fat from the beef with a little bit of a kick from the wasabi. It’s the best way to taste wagyu steak at home. You can find wagyu beef at True World Foods in Northeast Calgary. BALSAMIC GLAZE I like Organic Blaze brand. This versatile ingredient can be used for salad dressings and drizzled over caprese salads, bruschetta and grilled vegetables. It can be used in marinades for pork, chicken, lamb and beef. It is a great addition to cheese plates as well as strawberries and vanilla ice cream. I personally like to use it as a glaze when roasting meats. You can pick this up at the Italian Centre Shop. LEMONS Both the zest and juice can be used to lighten and brighten any dish. It’s no secret that lemon is one of those ingredients that will complement almost everything you cook. Sauces, jus, raita, hummus or a herb salsa verde can all be enhanced with lemon juice. So can any starch, most vegetables and many desserts. BACON OR BEEF FAT After frying your breakfast bacon, save the leftover fat in the pan, then strain and refrigerate it for later use. You can use it as a building block for flavour, substituting it for oil or butter in your roux, pasta sauces, roasted root vegetables or frying potatoes. It will add a smoky richness. This is also a great way to get more yield out of your beef trim. I turn it into a flavoured beef fat oil by grinding, then rendering it with shallots, garlic, thyme and peppercorns. That’s great in beef tartare on toast! GLENCOE LIFE Volume 6, Issue 2 33
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CHILI FLAKES Even if you’re not a big fan of spicy food, just a touch of chili wakes up your taste buds. I always use chili flakes and minced garlic with a little olive oil as a base for my pasta dishes and sauces. Chili flakes are also good if you want to add heat to your salad dressings and marinades.
HERBS I find I’m a better cook when my kitchen is stocked with an abundance of fresh herbs. Having them on hand inspires me, whether I’m following a recipe or adding them on-the-fly to create a bolt of flavour and freshness. Salads are more vibrant with loads of fresh herbs. Braised dishes, pasta dishes and stir fries always taste brighter with a hit of chopped herbs just before serving. Fresh herbs go bad quickly due to a number of different factors. Too much moisture on the leaves can turn them slimy, while too little can dry them out and make them wilt. To make fresh herbs last longer, the key is finding the right balance among these four factors: Moisture, light, oxygen and temperature. All fresh herbs should be washed before using and storing. I usually fill up my kitchen sink or a bowl with cool water (not too cold, as this will cause it to bruise right away), then add a tsp of salt or baking soda as this works as an abrasive. Dip the bundle of herbs into the water, lifting it out and shaking it around out of the water. You’ll notice all of the dirt and particles go to the bottom. Repeat this process a few times until the water is clear. Afterwards, dry them well by laying them out on paper towels or use a salad spinner. Always dry them properly to ensure there’s no excess moisture as that can lead to rapid decay.
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SOFT HERBS The most common soft herbs are basil, cilantro, parsley, tarragon, dill and mint. These all have tender stems and leaves. When storing, you should treat soft herbs like a fresh bouquet of flowers. Fill a glass with cool water, trim the ends of the stems, then place the bunch in the glass. Do not submerge any leaves in the water as they will wilt and rot quickly. Change the water every two days. Basil bouquets should be stored out in room temperature, as the leaves will turn black if refrigerated. Others should be stored in the fridge, covered loosely with a plastic bag. They should last up to two weeks stored this way. HARD HERBS The most common hard herbs are rosemary, thyme, sage and oregano as they all have woodier stems and firmer leaves. These differences impact how you should store the herbs. When storing hard, woody herbs in the fridge, wrap them loosely in a damp paper towel. Store the bundle in an airtight container or Ziploc bag. The paper towel keeps the herbs just moist enough so they don’t dry out and the container or bag keeps them from oxidizing. They should last a couple of weeks stored this way. Pro Tip When your soft herbs start to wilt or get black spots, the best way to use them up quickly is to blend them in the food processor with olive oil and turn them into a pistou, pesto, salsa verde or chimichuri (also a great addition to marinades for meats and poultry) or simply blend and strain into herb oils. For hard, woodier herbs, lay them out in a perforated tray or basket and dry them out in room temperature for a couple of days or using a dehydrator, as this will preserve them longer and intensify flavours.
SPICES To make spices taste as rich and vibrant as possible, you’ll want to toast them whole at home. Toasting them under medium heat in a skillet draws out the natural oils from the spices, emphasizing and bringing out more flavour. Never buy pre-ground spices unless you are planning on using most of them immediately as they lose their flavours much quicker. Once toasted and cooled down, grind the spices using a mortar and pistil or coffee/ spice grinder. Another option is to use a Ziploc bag and something heavy with a flat bottom for pounding the spice. My 15 favourite spices: • Black peppercorns • Fennel seeds • Chili flakes • Thyme • Cumin • Oregano • Cinnamon • Bay leaves • Cayenne pepper • Smoked paprika • Nutmeg • Garlic powder • Cardamom Tips for storing spices Although whole spices and herbs have a shelf life of up to three years, they often go stale, gradually losing flavour over time. To keep them tasting their best, I recommend purchasing them in small quantities then storing them in glass jars with metal lids in a cool dark place. A
TAKE OUT DINING This is the year of take out dining, due to ever-changing restaurant restrictions. This has given the Glencoe Food & Beverage team the opportunity to live the Glencoe value of Innovation. The team pivoted to create take-away options that have great value for the membership from both Café 29 and Argyle.
Incorporating new technology has made it easier than ever for members to order their favourites with the new Grab & Go features of the Glencoe app. There is a Grab & Go menu for both Café 29 and Argyle. Family Meals to Go have also been popular with the membership as have the special occasion meals such as New Year’s Eve, Lunar New Year, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Super Bowl, Easter and Mother’s Day. The team has found a balance between offering to go items and serving the in-house dining members.
We have so many great options for take out, it’s easier than ever to take a break from cooking and enjoy your menu favourites right at home.
CAFÉ 29 GRAB & GO Order online, on the app or by calling 403-287-4102. Available for pickup 8 am – 7:45 pm daily.
ARGYLE KITCHEN + PATIO GRAB & GO Order online, on the app or by calling 403-287-4190. Available 11:30 am – 7 pm daily.
ARGYLE KITCHEN + PATIO FAMILY MEALS TO GO Order one of our amazing meals by emailing events@glencoe.org or by calling 403-287-4161. Please order one day in advance by 6 pm.
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SPORTS
5-pin, 10-pin or Glow Bowling? It’s choices and more choices at the Glencoe Bowling Lanes, but however you bowl it’s guaranteed fun! Did you know that the earliest known form of bowling dates back to 3,200 BC in ancient Egypt? It must have been the best way to kick back and relax while taking a break from building the pyramids! Also, there is a bowling alley in Japan that has 116 lanes!
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ere at The Glencoe Club, we have 10 lanes that can be converted to either 5-pin or 10-pin bowling. Sound cool? It is, but if you haven’t bowled, you might be wondering whether it’s 5- or 10-pin for you. That comes down to personal preference however there are some generalized ideas surrounding this as well.
Sean Bahry Bowling Supervisor 403-287-4145 sbahry@glencoe.org
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There is some overlap between 5- and 10-pin bowling. The aim of the game in both, for example, is to knock down all of the pins in one attempt. That’s called a strike. When you get a strike, you get full points for that frame, plus your next two throws also contribute to the score of that frame. If you knock down all the pins in two attempts, it’s called a spare and your next throw also counts toward scoring that frame. There are 10 frames in total and 12 strikes in a row is a perfect game! Now what makes the two games different? Let’s start with 10-pin bowling. As it sounds, there are 10 pins that you are aiming at. Each pin is worth one point and you have two attempts per frame to knock down all the pins for a cumulative total of 10 points. After which it’s the next player’s turn. On the final frame, even if you get a strike (or spare), you bowl once more (for a potential total of 30 points on that frame – 3 strikes). A perfect game is a total score of 300. The bowling ball can weigh anywhere from 8-14 pounds and sometimes slightly more or less. The game of 5-pin bowling has 5 pins. I know… big surprise! The pins all have varying values based on where they’re set up. The head pin (at the front) is worth 5 points, the pins directly beside and behind the headpin are worth 3 points and the pins on the outer back edges of the configuration are worth 2 points. This means the entire set is worth 15 points. A perfect game is a total score of 450 and the ball weighs between 3 pounds 6 ounces and 3 pounds 12 ounces.
So which game will it be? Typically, kids start with 5-pin as the ball is lighter and easier to roll down the lane. After that, it becomes an element of personal preference! We have the ability to put guard rails on the side of the lanes to help the young and/or inexperienced bowlers on either version in addition to special glow bowl lights for some evening fun. Come on by! Whether you want to try 5-pin, 10-pin or both we’d love to have you and your family experience the bowling fun here at the Club! A
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Glencoe Teams Curled Well in the Bubble! They came, they curled and did nothing else! That was the experience of every curler who played an event at the Curling Canada Winsport Bubble, a three-month cooperative venture made possible by Curling Canada, the World Curling Federation, TSN, Sportsnet, Winsport (Calgary) and the Province of Alberta.
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hat started as six events quickly became seven, as the rest of the world was not up to hosting any events. However, with stringent health measures and multiple rounds of testing, the Bubble stayed strong with only one minor hiccup along the way. The six events: • The Scotties Tournament of Hearts (women’s national championship) • The Brier (men’s national championship) • Canadian Mixed Doubles National Championship • Men’s World Championship • Grand Slam Champions Cup • Grand Slam Player’s Championship • Women’s World Championship At most Canadian curling events in the last decade, it’s been a good bet that The Glencoe Club has a player or team involved in it. As one of two National Training Centres here in Canada, we host 30 athletes each year that train out of our Club under my guidance as the Curling Director and National/Olympic Coach. Now, the big question: “How did we do?” Well, at the point of writing this article (April 15) we haven’t won any of the events, but there are still two Grand Slams to go and we have some solid horses in the race! But let us start with how we did.
At the Scotties, we had several teams with Glencoe athletes represented: • Chelsea Carey, skipping Team Wild Card, finished eighth in the Championship Pool. • Brittany Tran, playing lead on Team Peterson, finished fifth in the Championship Pool. • Team Jennifer Jones, who decided to train out of the Glencoe this year for the first time due to the uncertainty of COVID, lost a tie breaker to get into the semi-finals. • Emma Miskew, playing third on Team Homan, lost the final to Team Einarson. At the Brier, we only had one team, our very own Team Kevin Koe. They had an amazing event, narrowly missing out on the Glencoe’s fifth national men’s championship by a score of 4-2 in the final. Team Koe was the class of the field during the round robin with a 10-2 record, earning a bye to the final and three first or second team all-star awards for the team. It was an all-Alberta affair in the final with Team Koe meeting up with provincial rival Team Bottcher. Team Bottcher — national runner-up for the last three years in a row — apparently had something to prove… and ultimately got the better of Team Koe in the final.
Paul Webster Curling Director 403-287-4123 pwebster@glencoe.org
At the Men’s World Championship Team Bottcher secured a 2022 Olympics qualification spot for Canada (phew). However, they finished fifth after losing their first playoff game. Moving on to the Canadian Mixed Doubles Championship, we had three teams with Glencoe NTC athletes on them, and they all faired very well. Our 2018 Olympic Gold Medalist, John Morris, finished third with a fill-in teammate. Congrats, John! Brittany Tran and Aaron Sluchinski made the championship round, but unfortunately lost their first playoff game 9-8 to the eventual winners of the event, Kerri Einarson and Brad Gushue (what a team)! Emma Miskew also lost out in the first round of playoffs with her teammate Ryan Fry. Jennifer Jones made it to the second round of playoffs before losing to the Einarson/Gushue squad. Lastly, Kyler Kleibrink and his teammate Chaelynn Kitz finished 2-4 in their pool play and did not advance to the playoffs. A
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Left: 2019 Women’s Worlds in Silkeborg, Denmark Top: 2017 CanadInns Mixed Doubles Classic in Winnipeg (after a win with teammate Colin Hodgson)
CHELSEA CAREY KidSport Ambassador Whether you’re a curling fan or not, you’ve likely heard the name Chelsea Carey. This amazing athlete is part of the KidSport Ambassador Team and curls out of The Glencoe Club under Coach Paul Webster. by Samantha Humphrys, Member Experience Supervisor
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ecently Chelsea sat down with The Face First Podcast presented by KidSport to talk about Curling Canada’s event bubble, growing up as a multi-sport athlete and her curling club’s unique connection to KidSport. Chelsea grew up in Manitoba, competing in many different sports. She participated in soccer, speed swimming and curling… and was a competitive dancer in pretty much every genre until she was 20 years old. After high school, she received her Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from the University of Manitoba and continued to curl. She is a three-time Scotties Tournament of Hearts Provincial Champion (2014 - Manitoba, 2016 & 2019 - Alberta) and a two-time Scotties Tournament of Hearts Canadian champion (2016 & 2019)! When asked what sport means in her life: “I can’t possibly describe the importance of sport in my life. Growing up, I was lucky 38 glencoe.org
that my parents placed a large emphasis on participation in sports. They took the approach of entering us in a bunch of different ones and allowing us to decide which we wanted to stick with as the schedules got busier. I owe so much to sport. It taught me discipline, teamwork and interpersonal skills, leadership skills, physical literacy, fitness and competitive drive, just to name a few. I’ve met many of my longest and closest friends through sport. It has allowed me to travel the world and has been my primary job for many years. I wouldn’t be who I am today had I not had the opportunity to participate in sport growing up.” Chelsea says sport shaped her life in such a significant and positive way that she can’t stand the thought that some kids may not have the same opportunity. She wants to do everything she can to ensure that as many children as possible get a chance to play, regardless of their financial situation or other obstacles. This is one of the reasons Chelsea became involved
with KidSport. She wanted to give back to sport in Calgary and it happened that one of her national coaches (and Curling Director for The Glencoe Club), Paul Webster, had a connection to KidSport: The Chief Executive Officer is his brother, Kevin Webster. When Chelsea was asked what it’s like to balance being a full-time athlete with life, she shared that she has not been able to work as it can be hard to find a job that has the flexibility around a full-time athlete’s schedule. Most top players do not work full time for this same reason. However, some work part time or own their own business to offset expenses. Chelsea explained that she has been fortunate enough to have some savings to support her while she competes. Tournaments also have purses for some events which helps with some of the expenses, but the money is divided between all the players.
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Asked what her favourite tournament is, Chelsea names the Player’s Championship in Toronto at the old Maple Leaf Gardens arena. However, growing up, she dreamed about playing at the Scotties and winning. She also mentioned that the Olympics qualifiers are coming up at the end of November for singles and end of December 2021/early January 2022. Hopefully, by then, they will be competing in some capacity.
testing process as the international athletes, with tests on Day 1 of their arrival to the bubble and on Day 3. Athletes were tested again twice during the tournament and would have been tested more if there was a positive case. Sometimes, practices got pushed back because the test results didn’t arrive in time.”
In a non-COVID year, most curling players compete in 15-20 events and practice regularly at their home curling rink. Leading up to the event, most events require practice time that usually runs from Tuesday to Sunday. Many athletes pay their own way so many of them participate in events in their own country. During this last year, with all the COVID restrictions, Chelsea said she did not get to compete at all leading up the Scotties. She said some other teams were able to compete in a couple of events but nowhere near the number of events in a regular year. With most of the rinks being shut down throughout 2020, there was little practice time for curlers across the sport. Chelsea expressed her gratitude that her home rink, The Glencoe Club, only shut down for about two months over the winter. When asked what it was like heading into the Scotties without as much tournament experience this past year, Chelsea shared that it was more of a mental challenge than a physical challenge. She was playing with a team she is not normally with (and had never played with before) and they couldn’t spend time together. A big piece of the team building and rapport that can be built during a normal year had to happen through Zoom meetings, talking about roles and responsibilities and watching game tape. Although many of the team members have competed against each other at previous tournaments, it would have been nice to have more in-person interactions to build that rapport.
Top: Chelsea with her dad after winning the 2019 Scotties in Sydney, NS (skip and coach) Bottom: Celebrating the moment her inturn draw to win the 2016 Scotties stopped in time
When it came to preparing for Curling Canada’s bubble, Chelsea shared the following: “For athletes travelling from other provinces to participate in the Scotties, as soon as they landed, they had to go straight to WinSport to get tested and then go to their hotel to quarantine for two days until they received a negative result. They would then get another test on Day 3 and if the results were negative, they would be allowed to practice or play but could not congregate with their teammates outside of pre- and post-game meetings… meaning that the team could not eat together or hang out after they played.”
When Chelsea was asked about her experience in the bubble, she shared the following: “The bubble for curling events was based (on) the NHL bubble. Once you enter the bubble, there are strict rules. The only places athletes can go are to and from the hotel and arena. Spending time outside of this bubble is not allowed for the duration of the tournament. This includes meal times. Participants could order in or order room service but could not leave to grocery shop or eat out. Each participant would have to scan in and out of the hotel and ice house and would be called if they did not get to and from each of these places within seven minutes. The day after you and your team were out of the tournament, you had to leave unless you had back-to-back events in the bubble. For a new tournament that wasn’t back-to-back, this whole process would start over again.” With such strict rules for the bubble, you might be wondering how athletes decompressed. Chelsea said that she spent her time watching curling, face-timing family and friends, doing virtual fitness training, eating and sleeping. Listen to Chelsea’s full interview “Life in the Curling Bubble (featuring Chelsea Carey)” on The Face First Podcast Presented by KidSport. A
“Local athletes had to have a negative test result 72 hours before heading into the bubble. This test would get sent directly to Curling Canada. Athletes also had to quarantine for the three days heading into the Scotties. This meant that they had to be completely locked down and isolated. There were no interactions with family members and no leaving their home at all. Local athletes would then go through the same GLENCOE LIFE Volume 6, Issue 2 39
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What age did you start participating in your sport? I started climbing at around age seven or eight. What got you interested in climbing? I thought it looked cool and it was so different from any other sport I knew. It could make me stand out. How long have you been training at The Glencoe Club? Ever since I started, so about three or four years. What do you value the most about training at the Glencoe? I really enjoy how supportive the coaches are. It’s just a great environment to be in. How often do you train? I used to train twice a week for two hours and often did a fitness workout in the morning. But now, due to COVID, I haven’t been training nearly as much. How has COVID affected your training and competing? COVID has made training really difficult and the lockdowns make it nearly impossible to ever get to the climbing wall.
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What's your fondest climbing memory? My fondest memory is going to the provincials in Edmonton in 2019 where I had lots of fun with my friends. It was also very exciting to compete. What other sports/activities do you enjoy? I love to ski in the winter. It’s a really cool sport that Canada is home to. I also like to swim and golf. What do you enjoy doing when you are not training or competing? I love to read and write. I’ve tried to write stories, but I just can’t seem to finish them! What's something about you that people wouldn't expect? Any hidden talents? Even though I’m good at climbing, I’m REALLY inflexible and sometimes it really annoys me. What are some of your favourite quotes? “When life gets blurry just put on glasses.” ~ BFF A
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The Freedom of Outdoor Fitness Get fit outdoors. Let the air take you to new heights. Breathe and be free! Outdoor exercise can help ward off seasonal affective disorder (SAD), depression and anxiety because sunshine increases a natural chemical called serotonin, which boosts your mood. Plus, any physical exercise — indoors or out — produces feel-good endorphins (also chemicals made by your body). They boost your mood and reduce pain. Japanese research in the 90s led the world’s thinking on using nature as therapy. Scientists theorized that ever
since society became industrialized, the stresses associated with living outside a natural environment have increased. By putting humans back into more natural environments, the scientists suggested, we might be able to fight this “developed stress.” Since the initial research began, many follow-up studies have been conducted. They all seem to impressively prove the same thing: When human beings spend time in nature, their levels of stress and anxiety decrease.
The sun is out and so are we! There is something magical exercising outdoors. Join us for our lineup of Outdoor Group Fitness Classes!
OUTDOOR CLASSES OUTDOOR ADULT POWER WALK
OUTDOOR YOGA/PILATES MIX
Join us for an outdoor Instructor led power walking class. Working with stride and pace and the natural arm motion we will power through the local neighborhood and parks.
Utilizing the strength and mobility of Yoga and the core strength of Pilates this fabulous combination class promotes a healthy mind and body.
OUTDOOR BOOTCAMP
OUTDOOR CYCLE
Using the great outdoors this Outdoor Bootcamp combines a series of body weight exercises, cardio intervals and high intensity movements to whip you into shape! There will be options for all levels.
Join us on the pool deck for a fabulous outdoor stationary ride. Let’s get back in the saddle and enjoy a great cardio workout in the fresh air!
HAVE QUESTIONS? Simone Hodgkinson, Group Fitness Supervisor shodgkinson@glencoe.org *Outdoor classes are conditional on AHS restrictions. Check glencoe.org for updates. GLENCOE LIFE Volume 6, Issue 2 41
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Habits to Keep You Healthy We are now more than a year into the pandemic. The habits you’ve created — those you practice today — could be impacting your overall, long-term health. This article will provide you with simple, realistic suggestions you can adopt to stay healthy. Incorporating even one or two of these suggestions into your daily routine could improve your quality of life today and well into your senior years. Three key areas of focus 1. Physical Activity 2. Food 3. Well-being
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• Walk Whenever you can, get out of the house or office and get some fresh air. Try to take 10,000 steps a day. It might seem like a lot, but every minute counts and gets you closer to your goal. Think of it as a game!
• Don’t skip meals Because you need to focus and stay energized during the daytime, eat a filling breakfast, a medium-sized lunch and a light dinner.
• Stand up on a regular basis In our society, prolonged inactivity is a problem. Staying seated for hours at a time compromises your body’s ability to digest and absorb essential nutrients and can affect your immune system, leading to health problems. Thankfully, there is a simple solution: Stand up as often as possible! • Get out Get fresh air every day! It’s one of the easiest and most pleasant ways to improve your health. Recent studies have shown there are also significant health benefits of exposure to natural daylight. Spend time outside! It’s a good way to manage your stress. • Work out To counter muscle loss associated with aging, prevent osteoporosis and to simply make any activity easier, use your muscles as often as possible. Take the stairs, go on a hike, do some push ups or sign up for a virtual yoga class. 42 glencoe.org
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• Set your screens aside Set them aside and spend some time connecting with real humans over meals. Not only is conversation a great way to reinforce your social bonds, you’ll eat more slowly (better for digestion). • Pay attention to your hunger A good way to ensure you’re eating enough is to pay attention to your hunger signals. When your stomach growls, eat. When you feel full, stop eating, even if your plate isn’t empty. • Fill half your plate with fruits and veggies When you plan your menu, add lots of salads, stews, soups, raw vegetables, gratins, purées, sautés, fresh fruit, smoothies and compotes. Fruits and veggies are packed with nutrients. They’re low in calories and can even be affordable. • Drink water or fruit-infused water Water is essential. It keeps you hydrated and free of headaches.
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It fights fatigue and sharpens your mental focus. Keep a reusable water bottle on hand and always place it in sight to remind you to drink regularly.
3. WELL-BEING • Disconnect Put away your electronics! That might seem like an enormous challenge but being connected 24/7 can have negative side effects on your memory, creativity and productivity. Disconnect at least one hour every day and give your brain a well-deserved break. • Breathe Take some time to take deep breaths. With everything that’s going on around you, maybe you’re only taking short, shallow breaths. Spend a few moments breathing deeply. It can calm your mind, lower your blood pressure and slow your heart rate. It can also help you manage your stress.
• Take micro-vacations Every day? If you can! It only takes half an hour. A micro-vacation simply means a moment in your day when you can rest and relax. Lie back and stare off into the distance. Let your brain wander. You’ll be surprised at how beneficial this can be for your creativity and energy levels! • Sleep Like regular exercise and a healthy diet, sleep is one of the pillars of good health. Getting enough sleep (between seven and eight hours every night) on a regular basis will have a positive effect on your mood, memory, longevity, cognitive performance and your physical condition. • Smile This is an easy habit to adopt that can positively impact your mood in a big way. Simply raise the corners of your mouth and you’ll produce endorphins, releasing a rush of instant happiness! A
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NOISE THERMOMETER
PROTECT YOUR HEARING IN A NOISY WORLD We tend to think of hearing loss as something we might have to deal with when we’re much older. While age-related hearing loss is one of the most common forms, the truth is the problem can strike at any age and is typically the result of long-term exposure to loud noise, not just age itself. by Connect Hearing (formerly Bow River Hearing)
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oud noise is everywhere. If you were to measure the volumes of sound in your environments, you’d find dangerous levels everywhere: in traffic, in restaurants and even in the comfort of your own home. It’s no wonder that the World Health Organization calls environmental noise an underestimated threat. The Journal of Pediatrics estimates that 12.5 percent of children between the ages of six and 19 have some level of hearing loss. According to the Canadian Health Measures Survey, this number grows to 15 percent among those under 39, 40 percent for those under 60 and up to 78 percent for those between the ages of 69 and 79. “Hearing loss is the third most common chronic health condition, just after diabetes and cancer,” said the U.S.-based National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) in 2012. Hearing loss can have a serious negative impact on your quality of life, whatever your age. Untreated hearing problems can affect your social life, psychological health and cognitive functioning. For our youth, hearing loss can also jeopardize everything from education to social life to confidence levels and career choices. This is why it is important that we protect our hearing and get tested when we have concerns. How loud Is too loud? How can you tell when loud noises might harm your hearing? If you need to raise your voice to be heard over the sound, it’s loud enough that you should be wearing hearing protection. And the louder the sound, the shorter the time you can be exposed to it before it starts damaging your hearing.
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140 dB Airplane at take off, Gunshot 130 dB F1 Racing, Fire alarm Immediate danger to hearing pain threshold 120 dB Risk of hearing damage in 14 sec Rock concert, Ambulace siren 109 dB Risk of hearing damage in 3 min Leaf blower, Chainsaw 102 dB Risk of hearing damage in 15 min MP3 Player, Night club 96 dB Risk of hearing damage in 1 hrs Motorcycle, Car horn 93 dB Risk of hearing damage in 2 hrs Hair dryer, Heavy truck 90 dB Risk of hearing damage in 4 hrs City traffic, Lawn mower 87 dB Risk of hearing damage in 8 hrs (protection recommended) Risk Threshold 80 dB Vaccum Cleaner 70 dB Typical Classroom Fatigue Threshold 45 dB Quiet office 20 dB Whisper Comfortable Hearing Source: Canadian Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
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You can also ask yourself if the noise seems louder than a lawnmower or leaf blower, each of which usually averages around 80 to 85 decibels. If it’s louder than a lawnmower, be careful! Exposure at this level for even two hours can cause damage. Noise levels above 85 decibels are considered beyond the threshold at which one’s hearing is endangered, and where existing hearing loss can be made worse. Very loud experiences and environments such as concerts, sports events and nightclubs can be 100-110 decibels, causing damage in as little as five to 15 minutes. Am I being exposed to high levels of sound now? Many free apps allow you to measure the sound levels in your environment. We recommend Decibel X. Apple has also updated its health app to address your hearing-related concerns. The app can now tell you about the noise levels you’ve been exposed to, both from the environment around you and from your headphones. When used in combination with an Apple watch, you can now track and understand where and when you might be putting yourself at risk of hearing damage. The app is also a great way to see if you (or your kids) have been using headphones at dangerous levels.
Headphones and earbuds can be dangerous Most portable audio devices, including headphones, have the ability to play sounds up to 110 decibels (dB). Decibels are the measure used to express signal power on a logarithmic scale where every 10 dB represents a 10X increase in intensity. This means when you play your headphones at max volume, the sound is 100 times more powerful than recommended levels. It can damage your hearing permanently after two minutes of constant exposure. On most devices today, you can set a maximum volume. A general rule of thumb is to set those limits to 75 percent, keeping the maximum level below 85 dB. The sound check feature is also worth turning on as it will boost quieter songs and reduce the volume on louder ones so that all songs play at the same approximate volume.
Coming Soon to Glencoe Physiotherapy: Connect Hearing will be conducting screening and full hearing tests at Glencoe Physiotherapy. Stay tuned for dates when members and guests can book.
Educate your family and manage the noise in your lives. Doing so will protect your hearing and help you to minimize stress, improving both your mental and physical health. Remember to lower the volume and take breaks from your music, wear hearing protection and distance yourself from the source of sound. A
Connect Hearing (formerly Bow River Hearing) is a Calgary-based hearing clinic, established in 1993, with four locations. We have been known for our strong focus on patient care and education, our specialization in tinnitus and our commitment to the community. Should you have any questions or if you are interested in custom hearing protection or hearing tests, please feel free to contact our main office in the Mission neighbourhood at 403-457-4327.
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Preparing Your Body for Menopause… in the Gym! by Andrea Horne, B.Kin., CSEP-CPT
When exactly does menopause occur for women? Technically, it is the day our female bodies have not had a period for 12 months. That’s it: One day!
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he average age for us to experience menopause is 51 years and the age of onset ranges from 45 to 55 years, depending on lifestyle and genetics. So, what happens to our bodies before and after that day? Generally, between around 36 and 45 years of age, we start to experience changes in our menstrual cycles. We begin to have trouble sleeping, start to experience night sweats or hot flashes, are chronically tired (even if we managed to sleep the night) and begin to develop belly fat. Working out in the gym no longer seems to help us manage our physical stature. Welcome to perimenopause! It is the four to five years before your period stops when your hormone production (estrogen, specifically estradiol and progesterone) is in a state of non-predictable fluctuation. Your changing hormones have an effect on your body composition, your metabolism and your cognition. History has not been kind to this phase in our lives, often citing the “perimenopausal woman” as hysterical or insane. The postmenopausal phase is when menopause is complete. Estrogen and
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progesterone have flatlined. More often the “symptoms of menopause” relax and we remain in this biological state for the rest of our lives. So now what? Do we just accept and learn to live with what being an aging female has dealt us or is there a way to address the physiological changes that are real and not imagined? I don’t know about you but I want to go down fighting! Talk to your doctor, your spouse, your friends and your mother. The more we speak about menopause, the more we understand how 50 percent of the population lives with symptoms that cause them grief, frustration and anxiety. From a personal trainer’s point of view, we need to switch up your exercise programming.
As hormone levels change, we need to focus on helping you build lean muscle mass, increase bone density and address carbohydrate sensitivity.
We need to help you support weaker ligaments, examine your protein intake and try to provide some fun while you’re training. A thoughtful, progressive plan will see you working towards strength, endurance and proper movement patterns. Tissue and mobility exercises will help you recover and adhere to the training. When your body is ready, the plan should incorporate lifting heavy weights (high weight/low repetitions), plyometrics and high intensity workout sessions. Heavy lifting, jump training in multidirectional patterns and high-intensity workouts are designed to stimulate positive hormonal response when levels are low or fluctuating. Women who start to experience perimenopausal symptoms can think about their fitness and strength training as a method for menopause preparation. Encourage a friend to meet you in the gym and let’s get lifting. Interested in learning more about exercise and menopause? You can contact me at: andreahornecalgary@gmail.com A
BEST FRIEND APPROACH with Jessica Power Cyr
VIRTUAL
Speaker Series
Wednesday, June 9 7 – 9 pm on Zoom
Join Alzheimer’s Society Associate Trainer Jessica Power Cyr in this 2-hour course that will give you a better understanding of dementia and provide you with the tools to support individuals living with dementia. The goal is to be a “Best Friend” to the individual living with dementia so they feel safe, secure and valued. We will cover 7 main topics: 1) Recognize their basic rights; 2) Understanding what it’s like to have dementia; 3) Understanding the person’s life story; 4) Knowing what to say when communication breaks down; 5) Developing the ‘KNACK’ of great dementia care; 6) Meaningful engagement through the day; 7) Recasting your language.
Register online WL-60. FREE online registration will be required to attend the speaker series. You can register online or by contacting Jessica at jpowercyr@glencoe.org or by calling 403-287-4178. GLENCOE LIFE Volume 6, Issue 2 47
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The Motherhood Advantage: RETURN TO EXERCISE
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n my last article I spoke about the “fourth trimester” and the gradual increase of activity after giving birth. In this article, I will look forward, addressing the return to regular exercise — including the reintroduction of running and other ballistic exercises — and what warning signs to watch for in order to stay as healthy as possible as you increase intensity. The “litmus test” My clients have heard me use this expression many times. The “litmus test” is awareness of your body’s reaction to new or intensified exercise for 48 to 72 hours. Pain in your joints or low back, heaviness in the pelvic floor, increased occurrence of stress incontinence (peeing when you laugh or sneeze) and overall fatigue are all signs to look for. If they are present, slow it down. Muscle fatigue and soreness is normal, but the symptoms above are not. Joint pain Relaxin, a hormone produced in pregnancy, makes your joints more malleable, allowing for necessary movement and adjustments to carry and deliver your baby. Relaxin stays present in your system for up to six months after delivery or termination of breastfeeding for nursing mothers. The result is joints that are more susceptible to injury and strain.
Sara Reynolds, CPPC, CPT, PFS, FMS2, IHC, GES Integrative Health Coach & Personal Trainer sreynolds@glencoe.org 403-287-4144 ext. 586
Low back and pelvic pain Lumbopelvic pain is common for all of us, but new or increased pain during or following exercise should not be ignored. As a general guide, you should feel better following a workout; not worse. If you experience sudden or unexplained back or pelvic pain, consult your doctor or a pelvic floor physiotherapist. Heaviness in the pelvic floor A feeling of heaviness or fullness in the pelvic region can be an indicator of pelvic organ prolapse. Other symptoms can include protrusion of tissue, leakage, urgency, painful intercourse and/or spotting or bleeding. If you experience any of these symptoms or are concerned you may have prolapse. Talk to your doctor or a pelvic floor physiotherapist. Stress incontinence This condition is often shrugged off as a normal symptom for any woman who has given birth. While it may be common, it isn’t normal and should be addressed and understood. Stress incontinence is not always a sign of a weak pelvic floor but can instead be a sign of tight and overused pelvic floor muscles. Learning to relax your pelvic floor, not just engage it, is an important part of pelvic floor health. Overall fatigue We learned to expect feeling tired at the end of a workout or a little sore the next day as a result of fitness activities. But when is it too much? You need to acknowledge excessive fatigue that lasts for more than a few hours after a workout or soreness that inhibits your daily activities. Our bodies are very good at communicating when we’ve pushed them too hard. We just need to be aware and listen. Fitness can be a great form of self care, especially for new and existing mothers. Please do not fear or be discouraged by the signs and symptoms outlined above. Simply be aware of them. Stay mindful and vigilant as you intensify (or begin) a fitness regime and you’ll enjoy your workouts, improve your fitness level and achieve your goals. A
OUTDOOR SMALL GROUP PERSONAL TRAINING
REBOOT2021 Keep your fitness on track this summer with outdoor small group personal training. Each session is 45 minutes, offering an efficient and effective workout. Sessions run twice a week for 4 weeks. Suitable for all fitness levels, Reboot provides customized programming for each participant.
MONDAYS & THURSDAYS 11 – 11:45 AM JUNE 3 – 28 Code: FT-1610 JULY 5 – 29 Code: FT-1611 AUGUST 9 – SEPTEMBER 2 Code: FT-1612
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Time for Your First
ROCK CLIMBING Experience?
The Glencoe Club can give you an initial boost! It’s a beautiful summer day in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. You’re on a break after climbing to the top of the rock wall. As you catch your breath, you slowly take in the beautiful view behind you. The mountain peaks glow, their natural beauty illuminated by the sun. You hear the trickle of a creek and birds chirping. A feeling of accomplishment floods in as you realize you have just overcome the physical and mental challenges of your first outdoor rock climb!
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t’s a scenario only a small percentage of people get to experience. However, with Calgary being a quick hour’s drive from some of the most beautiful and accessible rock climbing in the world, it’s a shame more Calgarians don’t seize the opportunity to enjoy such a unique life experience.
Jesse Renwick Climbing Instructor
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It’s no surprise people often overlook rock climbing. They tend to think it’s for adrenaline seekers only… especially when their first exposure to the sport comes from movies and documentaries. People often specifically reference the movie Free Solo, starring Alex Honlald, in which he climbs Yosemite’s 3,000 ft wall, El Capitan… without a rope! Although this impressive movie has opened the world’s eyes to the sport of rock climbing, it features a style of climbing (free soloing) that makes up only a tiny fraction of the sport. With 99.9 percent of climb time typically spent attached to a rope, the risk of being injured from a fall is almost entirely taken out of the equation.
There are many different types of rock climbing. They include top-roping, lead climbing, bouldering, tradclimbing, ice climbing, aid climbing and, of course, free soloing. The most common and relevant styles for the purpose of this article are top-roping, lead climbing and bouldering. TOP ROPING This is the most popular form of rock climbing because the rope is already safely secured to the top of the rock wall. There is basically no risk of falling. This style requires the least amount of technical know-how by the climber, making it best suited for newer climbers or people looking to try rock climbing for the very first time. LEAD CLIMBING The second most common style, lead climbing is the opposite of top-rope climbing because the rope starts at the bottom of the climb. As the climber, you must secure the rope to the wall at designated points while moving up the rock. Each time you clip the rope into the wall at a designated point, you move
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You can give all the styles of climbing a try! Also, you can have peace of mind knowing that all Glencoe climbing staff are certified by the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) as climbing gym instructors. They can guide you every step of the way, from how to put on a climbing harness to how to use the ropes and other climbing equipment.
Once you’ve gotten a taste for indoor rock climbing and you think you’re ready to try climbing outdoors, it’s always best to hire a certified outdoor climbing guide. higher up the wall without the risk of falling all the way back to the ground. Lead climbing is still a very safe form of climbing but it adds a little extra excitement on the way up (compared to top-roping). BOULDERING Bouldering is exactly what it sounds like. You climb smaller rock walls relatively close to the ground. Unlike the other forms of climbing, bouldering is done without a rope (not to be confused with free soloing). Because you are only climbing a few feet off the ground, the risk of injury due to falling is relatively low. Also, since you are climbing without a rope, there are pads laid out below the climb so that when you fall, you land safely. With all of this information, you may be wondering: “So how do I get started?” The best way to try climbing for the first time is to go to an indoor rock climbing gym. Indoor facilities give you the ability to get a feel for what rock climbing is all about without the commitment of an outdoor climbing day. The Glencoe Club’s indoor climbing wall is a great place to try climbing for the first time. The wall is equipped with top ropes, auto-belays and large bouldering areas.
The Glencoe Climbing department offers both half- and full-day outdoor climbing packages. These will ensure that your first experience of outdoor climbing is one that you will remember. Lastly, if you are not entirely sold on outdoor climbing yet but would like to see it in action, there are plenty of areas close to Calgary where you can go and see people climbing outdoor walls. The three most popular are Grassi Lakes, Heart Creek and Grotto Canyon. If you hike these areas in the summer, you’re almost guaranteed to see multiple climbers hanging off the cliffs adjacent to the trails. These moderate hikes are all on relatively popular trails with minimal elevation, making them low commitment excursions. However, if you are new to hiking and would feel more comfortable going with an expert, The Glencoe Club also offers hikes with a certified guide! I hope this article has inspired you to get out and try rock climbing — or at least see it happening — for the first time, opening your eyes to the amazing world of climbing and all that it can offer. A
OUTDOOR PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE CLIMBING LESSONS Our private and semi-private lessons are individually tailored to help you identify and navigate climbing’s challenges and increase your overall climbing and fitness wellroundedness. Private and semi-private lessons and outdoor experiences are available with the Professionals and our part-time instructors. OUTDOOR PRIVATE LESSONS $500/per day with an ACMG Mountain Guide OUTDOOR SEMI-PRIVATE (2-4 people) $275 each/per day with an ACMG Mountain Guide
Please contact Jury Nam our Director of Climbing & Outdoor Programming at 403-287-4138 or jnam@glencoe.org to discuss your needs and have your personalized program designed.
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With the warmer weather, our thoughts turn to getting outside. Because of COVID, this idea is even more appealing right now. Living in Calgary, we’re able to enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities both in the city and just outside it. This article has some tips for you on one of the best. All you need is a clear night sky and a blanket. Yes, we’re talking about stargazing! by Zachary Blondeau, Climbing Instructor
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elescopes are recommended but aren’t necessary. You can view the night skies from just about anywhere outdoors (even your own backyard). Some places, though, are better than others to get a clear view of the constellations. We thought we’d motivate you with some tips and locations to get started!
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Stargazing is similar to viewing the Northern Lights: The lower the light pollution, the better the experience!
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Being in a city, it can often be hard to find areas with low light pollution, but luckily, we have two parks that offer great stargazing experiences: Nose Hill and Fish Creek Parks. Both feature limited light pollution and awesome views of the stars on cloud-free nights. The large size of these parks is a huge benefit to those who want to stargaze not only with family but with friends from other households this summer. There are no specific sections of the parks where the stargazing is best, so you have an opportunity to explore and find your own “secret” spots. If you’re looking for a more immersive experience with some of the lowest light pollution in Alberta, look into some of the provincial parks and preserves around the province. Some areas with low light pollution due to being distanced from cities are known as dark sky preserves. They offer awesome night viewings of the sky. These dark sky preserves include: • • • •
Jasper National Park Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve Cypress Hills (inter-provincial) Wood Buffalo National Park
In addition to these areas, Calgarians are close to the only nocturnal preserve in Alberta: the Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area. There are strict controls over the use of artificial light here. This boosts awareness regarding light pollution and shows the importance of having preserves to maintain the environment. It is one of the best spots — if not the best — for viewing the night skies clearly! Each of these parks and preserves offers amazing opportunities for stargazing over the summer, but remember that evening weather can be unpredictable and rough terrain challenging at night! Bring extra layers, a warm blanket, camping chairs and a flashlight or headlamp to help navigate.
STARGAZING APPS
If you are interested in places and events that can help you better enjoy a stargazing experience, we recommend:
If you want to learn more about the stars through an interactive experience, there are some great apps to help you identify and explore information about the different constellations and stars you’re looking at! Two stargazing apps that I personally use:
Rothney Astrophysical Observatory Located outside Calgary off Highway 22X near Priddis, this observatory (during “normal” times) offers in-person programming to view stars, meteor showers and distant planets. Right now, they’re not sure they’ll be able to offer programs this summer but are hoping to know soon! It is donation-supported and offers incredible views of clear skies due to its location and low light pollution. Please visit: science.ucalgary.ca/ rothney-observatory for more information on events and programs.
StarTracker Lite This free app was recommended to me by a member of the Club. I’ve used it to learn the names of the stars and their constellations. By knowing your location and using your phone’s screen, it brings the stars and constellations to life in front of you! I find it very useful to identify what I am looking at in the sky. It will even show you — in real time — stars and planets that are hiding behind clouds in the night sky!
Skyview Lite Similar to StarTracker, this is a free app that operates using augmented reality to show you what you are looking at through your phone's screen. It also locates the International Space Station in the Earth’s orbit for you.
Star-B-Q A three-day event put on by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada on July 5-7 in Caroline, Alberta. Anyone can enjoy a shared, dark night experience with local astronomers and stargazers. Activities are focused primarily on night viewings but the StarB-Q location is close to Burnt Stick Lake, so there’s also great birding and swimming during the day! If you’re interested in meteor showers, we have you covered. Follow the advice in this article as well! Most of the nights during which meteor showers are expected to be viewable are known far in advance. All you need to do is check to make sure the skies are clear when the date is approaching! Upcoming Meteor Showers • July 28-29 Delta Aquarid Shower • August 11-12 Perseid Shower Hopefully the information in this article has gotten you excited and given you a head start planning your stargazing and meteor shower viewings this summer! A
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A SPORTSMAN’S SECRET! The horned larks and snowy owls migrated back north recently as the weather warmed and spring rolled in. Photos by John Stegemen
BIRDING REPORT
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s I wrote this in April, the frost was still painting the city white each morning. Every now and then, I tried to put the summer insert into my bird bath and each night the water froze. I was brave enough to put away the extension cord to then watch my partner plug it back in the very next day. Slowly, the migratory birds returned to nest. It started with the robins, then the gulls and widgeons. The northern shovellers and wood ducks arrived and there had been scattered sightings of violet green swallows and black necked stilts. The grass was still brown, with tiny green blades piercing through the damp, cold ground, reaching for the light. The trees were still bare as I watched for signs of budding. The sun started to seem more radiant than ever, making me choose between a toque and a hat. The mud got soft from the Jury Nam heat of the sun Director of Climbing & and melting snow Outdoor Programming during the day, 403-287-4138 jnam@glencoe.org then turned rock 54 glencoe.org
hard again before each morning. Winter lost its grip and spring slowly began to let its presence known. The robins became plentiful and the cormorants returned to sit high on the lamp posts. The pelicans paired up and the flickers got louder than ever. Spring had arrived. Last September, I was scouting out new places for our birding group. I stumbled upon a quiet park tucked away below two valleys shouldering the Bow River. The park was very quiet with only fly fishermen and boaters, a secret kept between sportsmen. I went in the evening, the sun hanging low in the autumn sky. I took a moment to watch the fly fishermen standing in steely gray waters casting lines that glowed gold in the light. Back and forth, back and forth, a string of giant, gold loops with diamonds showering off and dropping back into the river. The shores showed evidence of the 2013 floods with sizable pieces of the bank missing and large rocks
on the shores and beyond. The trees had started to shed their leaves, in preparation to lay dormant during the winter months. Up high, I spotted a cluster of giant nests in the canopy. Thirty-five nests, in fact! There must have been a community of parent birds up there, raising their young. I was quickly thinking about which species must have been nesting there. I had only seen their rookeries in photos, though, and never thought I would find one in Calgary. There were no reports of this. The location and its secret had eluded even seasoned birders. Here, like the fly fishermen, these birds must wade in the water, waiting to strike and catch a meal. This was a sportsman’s secret, a place where both fishermen and birds benefit from the stillness of a place unknown. A sanctuary. Well-kept secrets like this protect both the integrity of a fragile ecosystem and the serenity and stillness formed when all is quiet. They are why fly fishermen love this exact spot, where there are no people around, no sounds of the city, just the rushing calls of the river. Inherently, we are all connected with the natural world and we continue to seek it out. We often forget, though.
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We are immersed in a world of technology but we, too, are a part of nature. That is why we are always looking for a moment of solace, a time when nature takes us in again, welcoming us in a familiar but somewhat forgotten embrace, giving us a feeling of coming home. We are lulled by a fishing line flashing in the sun near the rushing waters edge, peaceful in a kind of trance that lets us enjoy a beautiful day and a timeless form of togetherness. The colony of nests was empty, with all the birds having already flown south for the winter. Their young would become adults down south, then fly back here in just a few short months. I had to wait until spring to confirm my belief about my secret find. The cold months of winter were mild as I anxiously awaited spring. February faded with the snow and I realized with the arrival of the first robin that spring was coming. I started to get out almost daily, carefully listening and watching for every migrant bird. I watched multiple times a day for the first tree swallow, the first harrier hawk and the very first great blue heron. Then I saw some photos of another great blue heron and I decided to check out the rookery over the weekend… because that is what I imagined and hoped would be nesting there. Would it turn out, instead, to be a large nesting colony of magpies like my partner thought? No! Sure enough, my suspicions were correct! Way up in the trees was a large colony of — yes — great blue herons preparing to raise their young. I knew at that moment I had to change the location of my birding group. As I get older, time seems to move in fast forward. In the blink of an eye, winter is over, my dog is 10 years old and my niece has her first car. In my hometown, a small farming community, I remember having too much time! My summers felt like
years, full of horseback riding, running in the fields, tormenting chickens, feeding newborn lambs, climbing trees and coming back home full of dirt and horse hair. Now, as an adult, I am trying to find more time and extend it. Birding seems to allow me to slow time down by looking very closely at details. Watching all the migratory birds trickle in, rejoining our community, somehow suspends time and space. On a chilly spring morning, my group and I met, with promises of great blue herons. One of the members, a long-time birder, had never seen a colony of nesting herons before. One of my long-running goals was to try and find locations this member had never seen. It took me a year! The other member who was with us, I knew loved great blue herons. Each time we saw one, it would be his special bird of the day, the one that made it all worthwhile. I hoped that seeing about 26 of them would make his week! The three of us were in awe watching these birds come together to raise their young. A couple of great blue herons would fly down to the bank of the river to pick up sticks and fly back to the nest. One stick at a time, they created and strengthened the perfect home for their young. This was a very special sight, a moment we all fully appreciated. One fisherman who was riding his boat along the Bow came to talk to us along the river bank, hinting that he really loved this spot and hoped we would keep it a secret. He was not worried about people coming to fish, but about the herons and crowds of people disturbing them. I completely understood his desire to protect things that are so special and rare. In that moment, we were sportsmen keeping a secret, protecting the fragile ecosystem and the stillness of a place rarely seen.
List of Birds: American Crow, American Widgeon, Bald Eagle, Black Capped Chickadee, Blue Jay, Bohemian Waxwings, Boreal Chickadee, Buffle Head, California Gull, Canada Goose, Common and Hoary Redpoll, Common Golden Eye, Common Merganser, Common Raven, Dark Eyed Juncos, Downy Woodpecker, Golden Crowned Kinglet, Great Blue Heron, Hairy Woodpecker, Harlequin Duck, Hooded Merganser, House Finch, House Sparrow, Magpie, Mountain Chickadee, Northern Flicker, Northern Pintail, Pileated Woodpecker. Pine Grosbeak, Pine Siskin, Red Breasted Nuthatch, Ring-Billed Gull, Ring-necked Pheasant, Rock Pigeon, Starling, Robin, White Breasted Nuthatch, Wood Duck,
During another trip, this time to Weaselhead Flats, our group went out in a thick cold fog, the trees filled with hoar frost and the ground crunchy with fresh snow. The fog was so heavy some members thought about going home but GLENCOE LIFE Volume 6, Issue 2 55
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others convinced them to stick around. I’m sure glad they did! In the first five minutes of our walk, we saw a downy woodpecker drumming away. Within a couple more steps, we saw a pine grosbeak sitting on a branch over the sidewalk, gleaming in the morning sun, greeting the day. As we moved forward, just a few feet away, more pine grosbeaks were on the ground eating bird seed. We were having such a great day and it had only been 20 minutes! We finally made it to the giant sign that welcomes you into Weaselhead Flats and there, fluttering around it, was a huge flock of redpolls. They are small birds, almost grayish white with brown striping and some gentle red on their necks and breasts. Their most distinguishing feature is the giant cherry red dot on their foreheads. We stayed there and watched the flock eat some seed, then some dark-eyed juncos and blue jays joined the feast. It was an amazing start to the day. After watching these birds have their breakfast, we marched on to the boreal chickadee spot where I have only actually seen one boreal chickadee! We waited for 56 glencoe.org
the squirrels and birds to slowly move around us. Soon enough, the nuthatches and the black-capped chickadees moved in and there — in the flock — was a mountain chickadee! We were overjoyed to watch this angry little bird fly around. One of the members picked up on a different call, and he quickly moved further into the trees. He then got laser focused like a hound on a scent and started to take photographs. I’ve seen this behaviour before and I knew he saw something good. So I tried to silently walk over but the crunch of the snow was impossible to mute. I crouched down next to him and whispered, “what do you see?” He turned his camera over to me and to my surprise it was a golden-crowned kinglet! There were two in a bush quickly jumping from one branch to the next. These quick little birds are so adorable and hard to find. They have a very highpitched call that resembles a creeper mixed with chickadee. It was another great find of the day! There are days on our walks when the birds choose to keep themselves hidden from us. For example, I remember one day at Votier’s Flats in Fish Creek Park, we only saw ring-necked pheasants and a single coyote. It was nice to see those birds, but sometimes I hope for a little more. A lot of people believe that birding is all about luck. Sometimes I believe the birds’ daily lives are a secret they like to keep to themselves and every now and then they open up and allow us to be a part of their lives, embracing our entry into their day, granting us sanctuary from our own chaos. For that, I am extremely grateful. It sometimes seems like birders always start their stories with their parents having had a cabin in Ontario (and introducing them to birding)! Others (I’m one of them) have an intrinsic craving to be out in nature. Birding is a fantastic hobby for those trying to connect. If you want to get started, the easiest and cheapest way is to download a free app called Merlin and simply go for a walk. If you see a bird and you have no clue what it is, just open the app, start the
Bird ID function and answer the simple questionnaire. From there, the app will help you narrow down the species. If you are awful at technology like I am, using a guidebook is my favourite way to identify birds! My most treasured book that I take everywhere with me, which was recommended by a member, is the Sibley Birds West guidebook. It is an amazing resource, and I absolutely love it. If your parents or friends have old binoculars you can borrow, take them out for a spin and when you are ready to buy a pair, remember 8 x 42. The first number is the amount of magnification and the second is the diameter of the lenses that let in the light. Some people prefer 10X magnification but it is also harder to spot birds when the magnification goes up. Nikon Monarchs and Vortex Vipers are both a great bang for your buck. Try them out at The Camera Store. They have a wide range of binoculars that you can compare in-store and they are very knowledgeable. They also allow dogs! Going birding by yourself is great but sometimes having an extra set of eyes and a collective knowledge of birds is a little better. I learn a lot from my group, full of seasoned and novice birders but each of us constantly on the lookout. If you ever have a bird question, or if you are just generally curious about going birding, send me an email. I am always ecstatic to connect with members; it’s my favourite part of my career here. As always, thank you to all members who emailed me photos of birds and personal thank you’s this past year! A huge shout-out to the loyal members who come out every single week, even in the frigid winter months. It is a huge privilege to be able to share my passions with you. A
THE WALKING CLUB Every Thursday afternoon at 1 pm, a small group gets together to WALK! Come and join The Glencoe Club's very own walking group! We explore beautiful parks within our wonderful city. Our walks are 60 to 90 minute excursions. They offer a great way to get outdoors and make new connections while getting your steps in. Our walks are year-round! Join a few or come every single week. Each walk is $10 or you can buy a year membership for $30. The membership allows you to join us for as many walks as you want during the calendar year. Here are all the walks happening this summer. Sign up online now!
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HIKING WITH THE GLENCOE CLUB Summer is fast approaching! It’s a season that races in and then disappears as fast as it came, limiting the opportunities for warm weather (or even hot weather) hikes. If you are new to hiking, why not “rent” out one of our Interpretive Guides? This is a great option for families and members who do not want to hike alone. We’re full of information and trained in wilderness first aid. We will always give you lots of interesting facts about the history and ecology of the area we are hiking in. In short, we’ll make hiking a comfortable, educational and enjoyable experience! Our pace is as fast as you would like to go! You will not feel rushed on our hikes as we believe in soaking up the beauty while walking to our desired destination. Hikes available from now until August are listed below. New hikes will be available in August so stay tuned! Cost: $90 per person, per hike. To book, please contact Jury Nam at jnam@glencoe.org • Heart Creek
• Watridge Lake
• Grassi Lakes
• Karst Springs
• Chester Lake
• Rawson Lake
• Confederation Park
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• Weaselhead Park
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• Shouldice Park
June 17
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• Bowness Park
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• Griffith Woods
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• Votier Flats
July 15
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• Dale Hodges Park
July 22
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• Nose Hill Park Park
July 29
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• Inglewood Bird Sanctuary August 5
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• Glenbow Ranch
August 12
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• Bebo Grove
August 19
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• Wolf Willow
August 26
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• Marshall Springs
September 2
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Bowness Park
• Elbow Lake
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CHEATING: The Scandalous Side of Bridge By Nancy Klym, Bridge Instructor
It's human nature to want to win and playing bridge is no different. Once you enter into the realm of competition where there are winners and losers, there will always be people who strive to win by less than ethical means. Throughout its history, bridge has been plagued with cheating scandals and the problem is now at the forefront as bridge play has moved online.
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hy would anyone want to cheat at a card game? There are no actual monetary prizes for playing bridge. The average player who wins a tournament pays for the privilege and is awarded a prize of masterpoints. One could ask the question “why would it be worth cheating for points?” The answer lies in sponsorship. Bridge is played on the international stage and countries as well as individuals sponsor their teams. The more prestigious the sponsor, the more money will be given to the team members. At the highest echelons of competition, sponsors pay for accommodation, meals, entry fees and a per diem stipend for each team member. Some high-end teams are sponsored for over $100,000 per tournament. At the more modest competitive levels, individuals will hire a professional bridge player to help them win. Bridge sponsorship is a business and — just like in cycling and other sports — acquiring the best sponsorship pays the greatest reward. Acknowledged cheating in tournaments was first reported in 1965 at the Bermuda Bowl in Buenos Aires. This tournament is considered to be the premier competition in bridge where each country sends its best team to compete on the world stage. 58 glencoe.org
Terrance Reese, a renowned bridge writer and representative of the British team was caught cheating. By fanning his cards in a certain way, he told his partner what he held in his hand. Terrance Reese’s books are still in print today, but he never played competitive bridge again. The most notorious cheating scandal in the last century involved the Italian Blue Team. The team members would position their hands, feet and cigarettes in certain ways to tell their partners how many cards they had in each suit. The antics of this team led to the screen at the bridge table. A cardboard barrier now
runs diagonally across the table and under the table to prevent partners from seeing one another’s hands, feet or cards during tournament play.
Even with the advent of screens, cheating still continued to be a problem. In 2014, two German physicians used coughing to signal their holdings. How many times they coughed telegraphed how many cards they held in various suits.
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In the last fifteen years, cheating accusations became a major focus of tournament play. A young Israeli pair was part of a very successful American team. Since bridge is such an experience-based game, their success and achievements at such a young age were remarkable. However, their teammates soon came to believe that they were cheating. One member of their own team posted all their games on YouTube and asked for help in determining how they were cheating. Thousands of hours of video were watched by players from all over the world. Eventually, it was determined that the way in which they placed the board on the table and the side on which they placed the tray for bidding was giving their partner information about the hand. As a result of this very public investigation, the pair was stripped of their titles and expelled from the American Contract Bridge League.
Since March 2020, bridge has moved online. Thirty top bridge experts have been found cheating in high-level online tournaments. A loophole in the Kibitzing feature allowed players to see their partners’ cards. As well, there is no way to police cellphones and texting when you are playing at home. The potential for cheating is even greater online than in person. What can be done about cheating? Like with all sports, there are guidelines for ethical behavior. The Laws of Duplicate Bridge contain four rules specifically addressing unauthorized information and unethical bidding practices. As well, bidding boxes, screens, bidding trays and video surveillance are all part of the competitive game. Every tournament has a Recorder where individual players can report incidents where they believe irregularities have occurred. A website, bridgecheaters.com, has been created to help document players who are believed to be cheating. At the international level, some players have started to refuse to play in matches where pairs suspected of cheating are their opponents. The American Contract Bridge League, the European Bridge League and the Worldwide Bridge Federation all have the capacity to institute a life-long ban against players who are found to be cheating. As well, it has been suggested that ethics clauses be a mandatory part of contracts involving team sponsorship. Up until the pandemic, there was a significant push by members of the bridge community to weed out cheating from the game. However, the prevalence and ease of cheating in the online setting does not bode well for tournament bridge online. Hopefully, the pressure of the ethical majority will continue to censure the few who choose to corrupt the game. A
Time to leave the 2020 fashion trends in the past and move into Summer 2021 with a fresh start! Say good-bye to all-day pajamas and everyday is leisure day. It's time to showcase your fashion style with new summer finds. New product arriving weekly. See in-store for details.
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Licensed Programs: Year in Review Our Preschool, Enhanced & Out of School Care programs have continued strong by Lili Ramirez and Jen Woodworth, Preschool & Licensed Programs Educators
Although it has been a challenging year for our Glencoe families and our educators, it has also been an enriching and rewarding one for our licensed programs.
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he Preschool has continued to offer exceptional experiences to both children and parents through education and play. Two new licenced programs, the Enhanced Program and Out of School Care, have also been implemented, providing older children encouragement and wonderful, educational activities in which to develop their skills. This school year, children and educators were assigned to a cohort with a grouping of classes of up to 30 individuals. Each cohort has dedicated shelves and toys which are used in the class for activities and games throughout the room. These items are used only for the cohort to which they are assigned and are disinfected after each class to ensure the children (as well as ourselves) are protected. The children have continued to receive sport lessons with only a few pauses, adhering to AHS guidelines. We have often divided into smaller groups for physical distancing. The children have used the indoor Playzone continuously throughout the year, allowing them to 60 glencoe.org
expend energy under tight restrictions. Outdoor adventures have continued to be important, with the children being able to run freely and enjoy exploring while also being out in the fresh air. All the licensed program employees — as well as the childcare employees — have adapted smoothly and positively to the changes COVID-19 has delivered. All of the educators have been creative and flexible in how they teach. We’ve been able to change or adapt programming to meet all regulations put in place by the Government of Alberta. We are optimistic that despite what challenges come our way, we’ll continue to be able to provide new alternatives and offer the best quality education and learning experiences for the children. Our programming is structured through the Alberta Flight Curriculum, Emergent and Traditional calendar models. This means we follow the plan and also include fun topics of our own to spark the children’s interest in new ideas. Overall, this has not been affected by the continuous changes, but many of the daily classroom activities have had to be modified. Normally, children would be engaged in sensory activities, getting hands-on with natural resources such as wood, playdough, slime, sand and water. With the COVID-19 restrictions, however, these kinds of activities have not been permitted. We also practice physical distancing as much as possible within the classroom, with only a small number of
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children allowed within each centre. At times, this has been tough. The foundation of early education is social skills and children do not always understand the meaning of physical distancing. However, as the programs have run continuously throughout the year, the children have adapted well and there has been a sense of normalcy and routine, a place where they can come to play, learn and interact in their second home.
One of the biggest challenges faced by the educators has been teaching the children through masks because a lot of what we communicate and teach uses facial expressions and mouth movements when we talk or sing. To overcome this challenge we have been creative in the way that we are communicating with the children by really making sure that we were on their level and that they were understanding what we were communicating to them by using our eyes. This year, Preschool children have learned about outer space, the human body, community helpers, superheroes and dinosaurs. When we discussed outer space, children had the opportunity to be part of a galaxy experiment and build a solar system for the classroom. It was an amazing learning experience! To explore the world of superheroes, the children dressed as Batman, Superman, Spiderman, Captain America, Elastic Girl and more. They made their own hero masks, then showed them off with their favourite poses in big superhero photo frames. To help the children learn about dinosaurs, we had a visit from MadScience. Mr.
Microscope Mark shared insightful information about the dinosaur era, and the children were able to measure the length of dinosaur, touch dinosaur fossils and paint a dinosaur tooth. In the Enhanced Program, our children learned about the Earth, geography, seasons, oceans, dinosaurs and the human body. When exploring our seasons topic, we spent a lot of time outside learning why leaves change colours and doing experiments inside, within the classroom. The children’s favourite topic was oceans, in which we learned about the different layers of the oceans and what kinds of creatures live in each. We also learned about the Earth’s continents and studied rocks and fossils. While studying fossils, the children showed lots of interest in dinosaurs, so Mark the Mad Scientist taught them all that he knows and shared some fun activities with them! The children also learned about the human body and discovered cool information about the various organs in our bodies. We even did a fun experiment which demonstrated how our hearts pump blood through our bodies! We look forward to providing even more exceptional learning experiences for the children and families of the Glencoe for the last few weeks of this unique year and in September when the 2021/2022 school year begins! A
Welcome Mia Gunhouse We are excited to welcome Mia Gunhouse as our new Team Lead for Licensed Programs. Mia joined the Glencoe team in March and comes to us, among many qualifications, with years of experience as a teacher and preschool classroom lead. Her previous positions have included a role as Assistant Director and Child Development Coach and Consultant. Beyond her Education degree, Mia is also a Level 3 Child Development Supervisor with many continuing education certifications and trainings, including Alberta’s new Flight program. Mia is looking forward to this new adventure and getting to know our Glencoe families more.
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See Better & Protect Your Eyes with goggles from the Pro Shop
Barbie Jean Pro Shop Manager 403-287-4115 bjean@glencoe.org
Goggles help you see better underwater when swimming and, yes, that’s reason enough to check them out!
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erhaps more importantly, though, goggles also protect your eyes, preventing damage from chemicals such as chlorine, minimizing the risk of dry eye and blocking infection from bacteria in the water. Additionally, tinted goggles can feature UV protection from the sun when swimming outdoors. Goggle lenses are best chosen by considering what type of environment you will be swimming in. Use the following guidelines when choosing the appropriate lens colour and make your swimming experience safer and more enjoyable.
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CLEAR Lets in the maximum amount of light and ensures clarity of vision during indoor swimming. Best in low-light conditions. For the everyday indoor swimmer in low light and/or dimly lit areas. POLARIZED Filters intense glare. Ideal for all outdoor swimming conditions or bright indoor pools. MIRRORED Reflects light from your eyes and provides a less intense view. Good on bright days and when you’re out on open water. Not as protective as polarized lenses at filtering glare. Ideal for racers, fitness and open-water swimmers. Reduces brightness in well-lit pools. Not ideal in dimly-lit areas. SMOKE Reduces brightness in indoor and outdoor conditions. Not suitable in low-light areas. Ideal for leisure or competitive swimmers. COLOURED Different colours offer specific benefits. Orange lenses, for example, heighten contrast in both high- and low-light conditions. Ideal for indoor and outdoor swimming. Pink lenses offer the best contrast when viewing objects surrounding you (especially those blue or green in colour). Ideal in low-light indoor or outdoor swimming areas. Purple also reduces glare in bright conditions. Ideal for leisure, fitness and open-water swimming.
Pro Shop GOGGLE FIT TIP! Gently hold the goggles to your eyes without securing the strap around your head. If you feel some suction, they’ll generally be a good fit. Ideally that suction should be slight, with a comfortable, even amount of pressure around your eyes. Goggles with an adjustable nose bridge (one that adapts to the shape of your face) are recommended.
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MASSAGE Although considered a somewhat newer therapy, bamboo massage has ancient roots. The treatment began in Southeast Asia and has slowly made its way to North America, growing in popularity. A warm bamboo massage is an innovative, deeptissue therapy that uses heated bamboo sticks of various shapes and sizes. The therapist rolls and kneads your tissue with the bamboo — and massage oils — to deliver relaxation, release and well-being. It’s a powerful therapy that prevents modern-day stress and promotes relief from many physical and emotional problems. With a warm bamboo massage, stubborn tension and muscular pain melt away. Intensive bamboo kneading can release tension in major muscles. A warm bamboo massage can get into the deepest, tightest nodules and tension points in
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your body. The warmth of the bamboo sticks can help increase blood flow and reduce pain in muscles and joints. It can improve range of motion by releasing the fascia, ligaments, tendons and muscles. Overall, it can increase relaxation, decrease stress, fight fatigue and improve sleep. Bamboo is supple and resilient. It retains heat well, allowing deep, evenly-distributed stimulation to the muscle tissue and creating a sense of relaxation. A warm bamboo massage is a nice addition to your health and wellness routine. It is widely used in countries like China, Indonesia and Japan, where it is believed to have special symbolization including strength, harmony, balance, energy and peace, to name a few. I hope to meet you in the Wellness Centre for your first bamboo massage.
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60 MINUTES $125 +GST | 90 MINUTES $175 +GST You can book your Warm Bamboo Massage online, by calling 403-287-4174 or by emailing wellness@glencoe.org GLENCOE LIFE Volume 6, Issue 2 63
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
JANN & BOB HAGERMAN with Jessica Power Cyr, Therapeutic Services & Lifestyle Director
MEET THE
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When did you become members at The Glencoe Club? Jann: A little known fact: Bob and I were across-the-back-alley neighbors from when we were about six or seven years old and both sets of parents belonged to the Glencoe.
Bob: Actually, when the fire happened. They rebuilt the Club and, at that stage, they wanted to get more members than they had before. They were looking for new members and so my parents joined at that stage, when I was about six years old, and I’ve been a member ever since. Jann: My parents joined about two years after Bob’s. Prior to the pandemic, how often were you coming to the Club and what were you doing? Jann: Multiple times a week, I would say. The Fitness Center was the go-to spot, and I would try to make sure I got here at least three or four times a week. Bob: A few years ago, when I was doing more of my kickboxing with Philip, I was here probably four or five times a week… maybe six times a week. In the mornings, I’d train with a couple of buddies and then I would try to come down in the weekend with the kids.
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How have you stayed active during the pandemic? Bob: This winter, the Glencoe had their golf course open for cross-country skiing, walking and skating. That was wonderful. You could get outside, do activities and visit with friends. Jann: Zoom classes, too! Fitness did a great job getting online. What activities did you participate in at the Club through the years? Jann: Over the years, almost everything. When I was a kid, I did figure skating, the badminton ladder and swimming lessons. As an adult I started trying new things such as squash, tennis and fitness. I’d say the only thing we haven’t really ever done here — more than just occasionally, for a big laugh — is curling. We’re terrible at curling. Bob: As a kid, I participated in all the activities and the nice thing about it was, so many people that don’t have Glencoe memberships would only have one sport they’d do all the time. With the Glencoe, you had swimming, badminton, squash, tennis, all of these things that had eyehand coordination. I even did bowling
with my parents in high school… and some curling. My law school had its own athletics programs. And then we also participated with the rest of the university. And compared to the rest of the university, we did very well. I ended up being Male Athlete of the Year, and one other lady, who was a Glencoe member, ended up as Female Athlete of the Year. It wasn’t because we were the best, it was that you could participate in everything at the Glencoe, and it just gave you that broad athletic background. What does being a member of the Glencoe mean to you? Bob & Jann: It is more than the sports. Over the years, we played in the tennis leagues, Jann in the ladies and myself in the men’s doubles. Afterwards, you’d get together. The same with Philip’s kickboxing group. We used to get together on Thursdays and then meet afterwards in the Pub or the Sports Lounge… and just build that crew camaraderie and friendships. There have been so many friendships over the years. Bob: It is such an all-around Club, with a focus on people’s health and wellness, which isn’t just “how hard to push yourself ” but also the camaraderie,
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the friendship. The social aspect is so important. It’s been great that way. I have even attended the Business Forum meetings. Another thing that is pretty great about the Glencoe and this whole community is that every year we volunteer and give back to the community. I’m thinking of Project Angel. The Glencoe has always supported a charity. Jann: The other thing I’d like to say is there’s something special about working at the Glencoe. Certainly the people who work here are special. They are (far) more than just employees. They’re personable and caring and seem committed. They like their jobs… or at least that’s the impression I get and that just makes it such a great Club. Let’s talk about Philip. I know you are both part of a charity with Philip called the Ssubi Foundation. Can you talk a little about it? Bob: I’m on the board of the Ssubi Foundation with Philip, Tracy (Philip’s wife), Margo and Stephanie. I have been involved since it was set up over 15 years ago. We have been raising funds in Canada, and then we go build schools in Uganda. We’ve actually helped out in a number of their fundraisers. Our son, Ian,
went over to Uganda for two summers to help build their schools. The second year, Jann and I joined him in Uganda. We helped build a school and Jann did some medical talks with the local girls. I also want to mention the Ssubi Foundation also does micro-financing for women because we know that if a mother can get an education or start a small company, her children have a better chance to reach higher education and do better in life. We also financially support a number of children that need help paying for their schooling. You know, a lot of the people that are involved with the Glencoe community have been big supporters of Ssubi, and we’ve really appreciated it. Where are you going to travel when this pandemic is done? Somewhere we can cycle. Cycling in Europe is one of our favourite things to do. When we travel, we combine our two loves, tennis and cycling. The tennis isn’t so much the playing but going to all four tennis majors. And we were able to accomplish that. Over 10 years, we hit all four of them. Every time we went somewhere we would do at least a week of cycling, and then we would watch tennis. We’ve cycled in Spain, France and Italy and we’ve seen Wimbledon and the French Open, and we cycled in Tasmania, when we went to Melbourne to see the Australian Open, so that’s been
really great. And now that we’ve seen all four majors, we’d still like to see tennis tournaments but biking in Europe is fantastic, too. It’s unbelievable! Bob: New Zealand. Yeah, we’d like to go to New Zealand and see the islands there and — you know — tie it in with a bike or a golf trip or something. I like to be active and doing different things. It’s so wonderful. Who inspires you to be better? Jann: My mind’s flitting around to a lot of different people, including my husband. He definitely inspires me to be better. He’s very committed to his fitness, and that helps me stay committed. I want to keep up with my friends who are athletic. They absolutely inspire me. I have to say that Philip is a huge inspiration and I see the way that he combines his fitness and his passion and his compassion for people… and his volunteer efforts on behalf of the children and women of Uganda. I find that very inspirational. Bob: Jan stole all of my lines! And the people! Let me add: Our kids are inspirations to us, too. They force me to try new things and get uncomfortable. They even got me into snowboarding! A
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Behind the Scenes... with Operations At 320,000 square feet, The Glencoe Club is one of the largest private clubs in Canada. As such, it’s home to a wide range of amenities and environments for member enjoyment. From commercial kitchens to ice surfaces, swimming pools to parkades, racquet courts to grounds (and so much more), there is a lot of equipment throughout the Club that requires special attention and maintenance to support optimal performance. MECHANICAL ROOMS As you can imagine, a facility of this size requires a tremendous amount of mechanical equipment. Due to the large footprint of the Glencoe, this equipment is spread out across three different mechanical rooms. Each houses the necessary equipment to provide heating water and domestic hot water throughout the Club. This equipment includes 11 hot water boilers, one steam boiler, six hot water storage tanks, heat exchangers and pumps. ICE PLANT In the Ice Plant, you’ll find large refrigerant compressors and heat exchangers. They cool the curling and skating ice surfaces and power some of our air conditioning. KITCHENS In addition to the building’s main mechanical and electrical equipment, the Club has three full kitchens, complete with industrial ovens, stoves, grills, steamers, soup pots, freezers, coolers and dishwashers.
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POOL MECHANICAL To service the Aquatics facilities, the Club has two rooms specifically for pool mechanical equipment. This machinery filters, heats, treats and circulates the water in the indoor pool and hot tub as well as in the outdoor pool, hot tub and waterslide. GROUNDS Everyone looks forward to spring when the flowers and plants around the Club come to life. The Club plants around 3,650 annuals every spring, maintains them throughout the season and removes them each fall. The Operations team also maintains the parking areas, and takes care of snow removal. ELECTRICAL The Glencoe Club requires a high electrical load. The electrical equipment, therefore, is large and robust. Electricity comes to the Club through a main feed of 347/600 volts, three phase, and 2000 amps. It is then progressively distributed to power everything from large equipment to every electrical outlet on the walls around the Club, through a complex network of wires and circuit breakers.
ROOF The top of Club building is more than just a roof! It has an expansive collection of important equipment – over 100 pieces! From air handling units for heating and air conditioning to ventilation and exhaust systems, the equipment up there ensures there is proper fresh air circulation throughout the Club. Different areas have unique air handing needs. The three industrial kitchens, two large laundry rooms, indoor pool, fitness centre, ice surfaces and dining areas, for example, all need specific filtration and ventilation solutions. Maintenance work on the roof is common to ensure optimal Club operations. On average, we use 250 filters per year to maintain the equipment on the roof!
All these areas are run under the watchful eyes of our dedicated Operations team. Employees have their own specialities, but they all work together to make sure the Club facilities are in tip top shape for our members.
DENNIS O’BYRNE Operations Manager
PETER CHINNERY Operations Supervisor/Pools
OLIVER MERANA Refrigeration Mechanic
When did you start working at The Glencoe Club and what are your primary duties and responsibilities? I start working here at 2008. I am a member of the Senior Leadership Team responsible for ensuring that the Club is proactively maintained in an exceptional state of repair and cleanliness for the enjoyment of all members. I oversee Maintenance, Ice, Grounds, Housekeeping, Laundry, and Shipping. I also plan and oversee facility renovations and capital purchases related to facility operations.
When did you start working at The Glencoe Club and what are your primary duties and responsibilities? 2006. I oversee the pools, hot tubs and water slide. I take care of the pool chemistry, filtration system backwashes, circulation and chemical feed pump maintenance and repair. I also provide weekly water samples to the Provincial Laboratory at Foothills Hospital.
When did you start working at The Glencoe Club and what are your primary duties and responsibilities? 2016. I look after the HVAC units (100+ in total), the building automation system, the ammonia plant (for Curling, Skating and the chiller system) and all refrigeration equipment in Café 29, Argyle and East Kitchen, McCullough’s and 29 Degrees. I also help the Golf Club with their HVAC and other maintenancerelated concerns and I assist Dennis with renovation concerns and the team whenever I can.
What is your favourite part of your job? The variety of work that comes my way and the need to shift priorities and work efficiently. I love a fast-paced environment. What do you enjoy doing outside of work? Spending time with my family, skiing, golfing, fishing, hiking, biking, dog stuff and handyman construction projets. What are some interesting things about you? I have been visiting Fernie, BC, yearround for over 30 years and hope to retire there one day.
What is your favourite part of the job? My favourite part is the people I work with and the culture at the Club. What do you enjoy doing outside of work? Outside of work, I spend as much time as possible skiing in the mountains or hiking with my wife and kids. What are some interesting things about you? Not too many interesting things... I was born and raised in Calgary!
Photos: View of the Glencoe roof HVAC (left); Ice Plant compressors (right)
What is your favourite part of your job? The work environment in general and I enjoy having a chat with staff from different departments. What do you enjoy doing outside of work? Spending time with my family. What are some interesting things about you? I don’t know, I need to ask my wife and my kids! I was a veterinarian in the Philippines for 10 years before I moved to Canada.
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IAN SPEERS Electrician When did you start working at The Glencoe Club and what are your primary duties and responsibilities? 2000. I take care of all the electrical work for the Club such as installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of a wide range of electrical equipment. I also help maintain the building and take care of snow removal. What is your favourite part of your job? The people I work with and the positive atmosphere around the Club. What do you enjoy doing outside of work? I love golfing and mountain biking. What are some interesting things about you? I was born in Red Deer. I moved here when I was five and have lived here ever since.
Photos: Outdoor pool filters (left); Heating boilers (middle); Penthouse air handlers (right)
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LANCE WARREN Painter/Re-furbisher
KARENE IRWIN Gardener & Maintenance Worker
When did you start working at The Glencoe Club and what are your primary duties and responsibilities? 2017. I am responsible for maintaining and improving the function and aesthetics of most surfaces in the Club. I also do office renovations and rebuilding components, art installation and maintain systems.
When did you start working at The Glencoe Club and what are your primary duties and responsibilities? 1992. I take care of virtually everything outdoors (with help): indoor plants, flower arrangements, building maintenance (especially in the female areas), and I’m the favourite apprentice of all the other tradesman on our team!
What is your favourite part of your job? My favourite thing: Connecting with staff and members to achieve satisfaction in the function of our environment.
What is your favourite part of your job? My favourite part of my job is being in nature most of the time. As well as the instant visual reward I get of making the Club BEAUTIFUL every day!
What do you enjoy doing outside of work? I like swimming, hiking and biking with my family and going cross-country skiing. I also make fine art. What are some interesting things about you? I have a good background in fine art. Graduated from the University of the Arts. I like to play guitar and listen to all types of music!
What do you enjoy doing outside of work? I enjoy developing my own gardens, learning about permaculture (food forests), spirituality, meditation, spending time with friends and family and LOTS of DIY crafting. What are some interesting things about you? I have a pet snake named Simon. I’m not afraid of any garden critters or bugs (except wasps). I have a Master Gardener Certificate. I am also part of the Canadian record for longest conga line on roller skates! We couldn’t quite get the World Record! A
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SCOTT WATKINS Journeyman Plumber/Gasfitter When did you start working at The Glencoe Club and what are your primary duties and responsibilities? 2018. My main role is to maintain the boilers, the hot water storage tanks, the heating/cooling systems and domestic pumps. I oversee the Club’s heating water as well as the heating and cooling glycol chemistry quality and filtration. I also maintain all plumbing fixtures and related water/drain lines such as showers, toilets, sinks, floor drains and sumps. Each year I test all 15 domestic water backflow devices as per City of Calgary guidelines. In addition to these jobs, I assist with renovation design, on-site coordination, inspections, roof maintenance, contractor quotes and repairs, pool maintenance and chemistry and snow removal. The list is endless. There is never a shortage of things to do and never a dull moment.
What is your favourite part of your job? My favourite part of my job is maintaining the equipment I installed when I worked at the Glencoe as a contractor. I installed ten of the twelve boilers, six storage tanks, heat exchangers, pumps and more. It is also working with such great people. What do you enjoy doing outside of work? Outside of work, I enjoy hanging with my family, hunting, fishing, riding quads and camping. What are some interesting things about you? I am determined to fix whatever is broken. Calling a contractor is a last resort. I like to work, staying busy all day. Every day is important. I love my job and The Glencoe Club! A
The Operations team not only clears the snow from the property, but also removes snow along approximately 5 km of the Elbow Drive pathway and Stanley Park through the City of Calgary’s Adopt a Pathway program.
Photos: (L-R) top: Compressor room chiller, Compressor controls; Electrical distribution bottom: Paint shop, Glencoe garden
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GET TO KNOW GLENCOE EMPLOYEE...
Sean Bahry Department: Bowling & Elbow Park Tennis Club Position: Bowling/Elbow Park Tennis Club Supervisor
How long have you worked at The Glencoe Club? I’ve worked at The Glencoe Club for 7 months, I started as the Bowling Supervisor and have recently added the role of EPTC Supervisor. What enticed you to apply for a job here? I’ve always heard great things about working at the Glencoe and have friends, past colleagues and fellow University Alumni that have enjoyed working here also. It was the first time in my career I saw a job posting that my days of a competitive bowler were featured in my cover letter! What’s your favourite aspect of your current position? The people are great and are often the highlight of my day – both members and staff. I also love the coordinating, logistics and systemization of different protocols, tournaments and leagues. Tell us more about what you do as a Bowling Supervisor? Much of my role involves ensuring things run smoothly. Everything from maintenance and upkeep, staffing, and coordinating to dealing with on the spot changes (especially during COVID). My team makes all of this incredibly easy and we continuously look for ways to improve the experience for everyone involved. What do you like best about working at The Glencoe Club? The culture amongst the staff and the membership. It is great going to work everyday and the collaborative nature of the staff has made it fun on the best of days and even fun on the chaotic days as we have adjusted on the regular throughout the pandemic. 70 glencoe.org
What’s your education and training background? I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business & Entrepreneurship with a Major in Sport & Recreation, a Master’s Degree in Sports Administration and am NCCP Certified in Baseball & Bowling. What are the values that drive you? Integrity, Adaptation and Hard Work would be the three words that jump to mind at this time in my life. I have a lot of values that drive me on the regular, but I think the ‘Top 3’ change often depending on what is happening throughout all aspects of my life and the world. What’s your favourite quote? “Everything should be made as simply as possible, but not simpler.” ~ Albert Einstein What core Glencoe value speaks to you the most and why? (Integrity, Relationships, Wellness, Caring, Respect and Innovation) Innovation – especially during these times of chaos, it has become important that we are innovative. I’ve also always been someone who looks for ways to simplify and improve what already exists as another quote often in my mind is: “the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones that do” ~ Steve Jobs. What do you enjoy doing when you are not working? Coaching baseball, I’ve been a baseball coach for over 15 years and am currently the Technical Director for Calgary Redbirds Baseball Club. I am also the co-founder of a company that is helping guide sports organizations through
software tools and consulting, 3 Stones Sports Company. Last, and absolutely not least, I love spending time with my dog Griffey! What are your hobbies? My hobbies are much the same as what I do away from work. I do also enjoy trying some local craft beers, watching sports and spending time with friends/ family (while we all follow COVID restrictions of course!). What volunteering or passion projects do you do outside of work? Coaching baseball would be my biggest passion. I do not recall a summer where I was not on the baseball diamond and I would not change that for anything. I’ve coached as young as 10 and as old as 20. There is nothing more rewarding then seeing these young athletes work towards and achieve their goals both on and off the field. Do you have any hidden talents? Good question. I’m pretty good at bowling, which was a mostly hidden talent until I took on this job. Do you have any comments, experiences, memories related to The Glencoe Club that you would like to share? Getting to meet members has been great, even under the modified times. I am really looking forward to experience more at The Glencoe Club as we continue to work our way into the new normal! A
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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
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 Marnie Regan, Admininstrative Assistant......................... 403-240-7377
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 Connor Rodewald, Interim 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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