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. 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.

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!

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

LEGACY

P R O J E C T

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!

MEMBERSHIP CARDS/FOBS & SECURITY ACCESS BARRIERS

Our barriers, located at the West Entrance and Reception, require members nine years of age and older to swipe their personal membership card or fob on top of the right pedestal to enter the glass gates. If you do not have your card/fob with you, please wait at the desk to check in with the next available Member Services Representative. Members do not need to swipe their membership card or fob when exiting the Reception gates. Please note, Junior members nine to 17 years are not able to charge without their valid membership card. If you need a new membership card or fob, please see a Member Services Representative at the Sports Office. Members eight years of age and under need to be supervised by an adult while in the Club.

MEMBERSHIP DATABASE

Please ensure we have your current email, mailing address, birthdate and phone numbers in our membership database. Kindly forward any changes to membership@glencoe.org Changes to dependents, spouse or membership status can also be sent to this address. Please include your name and account number.

QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR ACCOUNT?

In order for us to best respond to your account inquiries, please direct your specific questions to the following staff members:

• Membership

Leigh Gerard: 403-287-4104 membership@glencoe.org • Accounts Receivable

Sue Le: 403-287-4135 glencoear@glencoe.org

Account & Payment Queries • Fitness

Ken Clarke: 403-287-4169 kclarke@glencoe.org • Wellness Centre

Jessica Power Cyr 403-287-4178 jpowercyr@glencoe.org • Physiotherapy Clinic 403-287-4179 physio@glencoe.org

AUTO PAYMENT

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

» New Members

• Keegan Andreas • Michael Baker • Vernon Briggs • Kory Cross • Michael Deutschmann • Kyle Fletcher • Joel Ford • Brett Gellner • Sameet Gill • Jillian James • Jim Kollee • Kamil Lalji • Thomas Mawhinney • Mark Saunders • Matthew Stevens • Jasmine Travland • Cathleen Ward • Rhys Webster • Meghan Zubot

» In Memory Of

• Wendy Betts • The Honorable

Peter M. Clark, Q.C • Mary Elizabeth Hudson • Jean Major • David B. Mitchell • Patricia Newman • Mary Rowe • Keith Rutherford • Kristen Snethun

Guest Policies

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

SPORTS GUEST Venue Access

• All Sports Facilities • Showers • Steam Room • Locker Rooms • Massage • Outdoor Pool Deck & 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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CLUB NEWS

In addition to the weekly email, sign into glencoe.org to view the Club News section for the latest updates on what’s happening around the Club. You’ll be able to view event results, videos, general news, Glencoe Life (digital edition), Pro Shop specials and more. Visit glencoe.org

EVENTS PHOTOS

The Glencoe Club website (glencoe.org) has an Events Photos page containing galleries of all our recent events. All of the photos are viewable in a beautiful picture gallery that works great on desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone. View photos from recent Glencoe events and/or download them at your convenience.

GUEST WIRELESS

The Club provides an unsecured Wi-Fi connection throughout all member areas including the Outdoor Pool Deck and West Patio. Using your Windows or Apple “wireless network connection” utility, browse for the SSID “Glencoe Member”. Your PC may warn you that this is not a secured wireless connection. If you agree to the connection terms, continue to connect. If your PC uses a proprietary wireless network utility, please follow the manufacturer’s instructions for “scanning for a new wireless connection”.

GLENCOE APP

A convenient way to access many of the features on our website. Just search “The Glencoe Club” in the app store. With the app you can: • View statements and reservations • Book tennis, squash and badminton courts and curling sheets • Register for classes, programs and

Club-wide events • Book Wellness services • 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

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.

You 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!” 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,

Lisa Rosengarten Membership & Marketing Manager 403-240-7395 lrosengarten@glencoe.org

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.

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.

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.

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, thanks!” he replies in a spiderman pose on the ground, looking to see what his line would be.

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.

“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.”

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.

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!

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 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. The Glencoe Golf & Country Club has an incredible membership program for the entire family.

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 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.

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.

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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