MEMBERSHIP
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.
