Hollandse Club Magazine Nov/Dec 2013

November / december SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2013

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events & Activities

The Fitness Issue

Sinterklaas

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New Years Eve River Cruise

An Evening with Dutch Comedian

Stars Party

Kids Bazar

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Christmas Take Away 2013

September Fair

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editor’s Message

Inside: Meet the men from the Ruyter Club

End-of-year, already?

Cover picture by: Bernhard Wamelink

Open the Magazine if you dare - it’s trick or treat! Scaring innocent children that are ringing the doorbell is another way of facing fears. At home we collect candy eyeball lollies, worms, spiders, mice and snakes to treat the trembling children. They must feel very brave once they can open the sweets and forget about the tricks.

Traditionally, my family celebrates all the end-of-year festivities starting in November when Sinterklaas (St Nicholas) arrives by boat, even here in Singapore.

In the Netherlands, Sinterklaas can also be seen in deliberately very small cars with his mitre sticking out of the roof, or on a bicycle, with his red coat flapping about. As he makes many house calls where he’s offered some warm bishop’s wine, his nose often turns red by the end of the day.

Once we had an English Christmas party, which included the party crackers and sitting together at a large dinner table. This made me realise that Christmas is not always as holy as it sometimes is in other countries. Or it doesn’t have to be. Both are fine. Through the years, traditions actually come and go as circumstances change. One thing though is very clear to our children: it isn’t your birthday unless there’s a balloon hanging on your bed.

Karien van Ditzhuijzen describes Singaporean traditions, with snow and shine. There are plans for New Year’s Eve, including people driving old-timer’s cars from Amsterdam to Singapore to chin chin at the Club! Really!

How do you get around? Do you ‘go there’ with your smart phone? Read about the modern ways of finding your way with several apps - though having to ask where to go still works very well.

A rather young tradition is the monthly lunch with Club de Ruyter. Who are they anyway? What will the chef be preparing for lunch and dinner on all the festivities?

What sports history is still young at heart? The Davis’ Tennis Cup or the ZOAT Field Hockey tournament.

Traditions can be young and old, they can be good to lose or happy to keep; we’re heading towards another tropical Holy Season. Ho ho ho!

See you at the Club!

Eva Stein

Contents

President’s Message GM’s Message Facility Information Event Highlights Summary Hollandse Club Activities Contacts Library

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Upcoming Events Amsterdam - Singapore Rally Festivals of Light

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Event Reports Club De Ruyter September Fair

Art Jamming Singapore Zoat

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The Club Star of the Puppy Room: Stella Lourdes The New Look

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Members Our New Members

Apps and Websites with tips, trips and more Finland’s Independence Day A Singapore Christmas Meet Long Time Member: Cor-Henk Roolvink Happy Snaps

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Kids / Teens Upcoming Kids Events

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Food & Beverage House wines / Christmas Takeaway

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Sports & Recreation An interview with: Youri our Fitness Trainer Hockey Swimming Tennis Squash Classes

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P.S. It is also the time of year for New Year’s Resolutions. What are yours? Whatever they are, there are plenty of options at the Club to help you along. Good luck!

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Committee Members

President’s Message

MAIN COMMITTEE President: Robert Gorter president@hollandseclub.org.sg Vice-President: Jacqueline Lemmens vicepresident@hollandseclub.org.sg First Secretary: David Liem firstsecretary@hollandseclub.org.sg Second Secretary: Kristel Flinzner secondsecretary@hollandseclub.org.sg Honorary Treasurer: Wietske Helle treasurer@hollandseclub.org.sg Chairperson for Food & Beverage: Nienke Nauta-Kuipers fnbmember@hollandseclub.org.sg Chairperson for Sports: Guido Nieuwenhuijzen sportsmember@hollandseclub.org.sg Commercial Affairs: Bas Winkel commercial@hollandseclub.org.sg Ordinary Member: Alex Lambeek & Jean-Paul Deslypere COMMITTEE MEMBERS Festivities Committee Chairperson: Vacant Members: Vacant Kids Committee Chairperson: Eva Bell 9298 5924 Members: Vacant Sports Committee Chairperson: Guido Nieuwenhuijzen Library Committee Convenor: Hian Tan 6468 4004 Members: Liesbeth van der Hulst, Cora Smouter, Joossien Dessing, Angela Bowskill, George Thia, Helmy Faber, Susanne Westerbeek Finance Committee Chairperson: Wietske Helle 8399 5729 Members: Then Wee Lin, Edwin Jager Bas Winkel, Anneloes van Haaren, Pierre Stevens F&B Committee Chairperson: Nienke Nauta-Kuipers 8161 7626 Members: Tony Moes, Patou Dijsselhof, Suzanne Westerbeek Magazine Committee: Chairperson: Eva Stein-Veeneman 9668 4879 pr@hollandseclub.org.sg Members: Nedda Chaplin, Steven Groeneveld, Karien van Ditzhujzen, Bernhard Wamelink (Photographer) 4 The Hollandse Club www.hollandseclub.org.sg

Dear Fellow Members, First of all, I’d like to extend a very warm welcome to all new members that have joined the Hollandse Club recently. We hope you will have a great time in Singapore and at the Club, and we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.

Traditionally, this is the time of year that the Main Committee is looking back at the past year to see what has been accomplished and what should be our priorities for next year. The results of our annual Member Satisfaction Survey are helping us to determine the preferences of our members, and I’d like to thank all members who took the time to deliver their valuable feedback to us.

The initial results of the survey show an encouraging result. A large majority of our members are satisfied or very satisfied with the Hollandse Club in general. We’re very proud to see an improved rating of our Food offerings at the Club. Although there are still many improvements needed in that area, we can see that the hard work of our new Chef, together with the General Manager and our new Committee Member for Food & Beverage, Nienke Nauta-Kuipers has started to pay off.

Quite a few concerns were raised regarding the maintenance of some of our facilities, specifically the changing rooms. I’m happy to let you know that we’re currently planning an upgrade of these changing rooms. Other comments that were made concerned our attractiveness of the Club for teenage kids, and our communication tools (especially the website). You’ll be glad to know that we’re currently upgrading the teenage room and that we’re specifically looking at the type of facilities and events that our teenage members would appreciate. This has been done in close collaboration with some of our teenage members and their parents. Also, very soon you can expect to see a completely redesigned website with up-to-date content and a much friendlier user interface.

I look forward to seeing you at the Club soon.

On behalf of the Main Committee Robert Gorter President

GM’s Message Club Management Dear Members, The festive season is on the way and you may have finalized your plans. In case you are still considering your options please continue reading.

For members staying in Singapore and wonder where to go and watch the New Year’s Eve fireworks, at your Club we offer a unique opportunity. You can now watch the famous Marina Bay fireworks from front row by joining us for our New Years Eve Buffet & Cruise. Book now, limited seats are available. You can find more information in the magazine.

When writing this message it also occurs to me that 2013 is already in its final quarter and my mind wonders off.

What have we accomplished in the past year for you, our members? Are we on the right track as a team? Are we making you happy? Are you and your family enjoying your membership at the Hollandse Club?...

A new menu, the opening of seven hotel rooms, a large number of great events, five tennis courts in good condition, a strong tennis, hockey & swimming community, an active squash committee, a new website on the way. Please continue to feedback to us what we can further improve. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all our members who volunteered in all kinds of activities for the Hollandse Club, we can’t do it without you!

RENOVATION OF POOL CHANGING ROOMS Currently the Club is sourcing for quotations for a renovation of the male and female pool changing rooms. If all goes well we aim to start with this renovation in the third week of December. All your suggestions for this renovation are more than welcome.

In recent months I received a number of remarks about items gone missing from the pool changing rooms. Although a number of these items were returned or found later I have decided to install two recording camera’s outside the entrance of the pool changing rooms. Any items missing at the Club should be reported as soon as possible to the Manager on Duty.

EVENTS The coming months have some great events coming up. For the children we have a Magic Workshop, a Kids movie afternoon, a Hip Hop workshop. On Saturday 23 November we expect the arrival of Sinterklaas at Keppel Bay Marina. Followed by his birthday party in the Main Hall of the Club. The Club is still looking for volunteers to help with this great event. Email me at gm@hollandseclub.org.sg if you are interested to be part of this Dutch tradition.

December will also bring Christmas to the Club. There will be a Winter Party for all with gluhwein, hot chocolate, music and dance performance. After last year’s success the Numama’s Choir will perform their Charity Christmas Carol Concert again at the Main Hall. I hope to greet you all at this fantastic evening.

During the Christmas school holidays the Club is organizing the first Hollandse Club Winter Camp with lots of sports in the morning and arts, music and crafts in the afternoon. Let your kids join in all the fun and register them.

On behalf of the staff of the Hollandse Club, we wish you good festive months ahead, Elmer van Loon General Manager PS. New and fresh from the press: Order your juicy Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey, roasted strip loin, honey roasted ham or oliebollen at your own Club

General Manager: Elmer van Loon 6461 1103 gm@hollandseclub.org.sg Banquet Operations Manager: Tan Boon Phang 6461 1137 banqmgr@hollandseclub.org.sg Banquet Executive: Mariah Said 6461 1112 banquet@hollandseclub.org.sg Head of Membership & Marketing: Evan Quek 6461 1139 sales@hollandseclub.org.sg Membership Executive: Darma Jahari 6461 1111 membership@hollandseclub.org.sg Marketing & Communications Executive: Oreal Goh 6461 1117 marcom@hollandseclub.org.sg Member Relations Officer: Jeeta Kaur 6461 1104 members@hollandseclub.org.sg Events Executive: Marjon Gijsman 6461 1110 events@hollandseclub.org.sg Sports & Events Executive Robbie Lyons 64611151 sportsrec@hollandseclub.org.sg Sports & Events Executive: Yurni Hikmah 6461 1127 sports.exec@hollandseclub.org.sg Finance Manager: Vangel Neo 6461 1108 finmgr@hollandseclub.org.sg Accountant: Zoey Lee 6461 1106 a.r@hollandseclub.org.sg Administrative Assistant: Regina Sim 6461 1160 adminasst@hollandseclub.org.sg

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FACILITY INFORMATION Club Opening Hours Sunday - Thursday: 7.00am - 11.00pm Friday - Saturday: 7.00am - 1.00am General Office Hours Monday - Friday: 9.00am - 6.00pm Tel: 6464 5225 (Reception) Fax: 6468 6272 Lost & Found Items Please contact the Housekeeper at 6461 1114 or Reception at 6464 5225

Sports & Recreation Facilities Gymnasium Monday - Sunday: 7.00am - 10.00pm Library Tuesday - Saturday Facility information for the library will be different every week.

Multi-purpose Sports Court Monday - Sunday: 8.00am - 10.00pm Please check availability with reception before using.

Squash Courts Monday - Sunday: 7.00am - 11.00pm Court Bookings: reception@hollandseclub.org.sg

Food & Beverage Outlets The Lounge Monday - Sunday: 9.00am - Closing (Last order 9.45pm) For reservations, please call Reception at 6464 5225 or email rm@hollandseclub.org.sg Serambi Bar Wednesday - Sunday: 6.00pm - 11.00pm Terrace Monday - Sunday: 8.00am - 11.00pm (Last order 9.45pm) Beverages available until closing Tennis Pavillion Monday to Friday: 8.00am - 12.00pm

6.00pm - 10.00pm Tuesday and Thursday: 4.00pm - 10.00pm Saturday, Sunday & PH: 8.00am - 12.00pm

4.00pm - 11.00pm For special opening hours for events, please ask at reception. During opening hours a limited menu is served.

Tradewinds Bar Sunday - Thursday: 11.00am - 11.00pm Friday - Saturday: 11.00am - 1.00am Eve of PH & PH: 11.00am - 1.00am Pool Bar Monday - Friday: 10.00am - 7.00pm Saturday: 8.00am - 7.00pm Sunday & PH: 8.00am - 6.00pm

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Swimming Pool Monday - Sunday: 8.00am - 10.00pm NB: Closure times for competitive swimming: Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday 5.00pm - 7.30pm (Two lanes will remain open) Last Friday each month: 5.00pm - 7.00pm *At least two lanes will remain open on School Holidays between Monday to Friday.

Tennis Courts Monday - Sunday: 7.00am - 11.00pm Booking is required.

For court bookings, email reception@hollandseclub.org. sg Child Minding Service Monday - Friday: 8.30am - 12.00pm For children aged from 1 to 6 years.

Tel: 6461 1150 Mums & Tots Group Tuesday: 10.00am - 11.30am Newborn to 4 years at Rotterdam Room The Puppy Club Monday - Thursday: 12.00pm - 8.00pm Friday: 12.00pm - 10.00pm Saturday & PH: 10.00am - 10.00pm Sunday: 10.00am - 8.00pm For children aged from 1 to 6 years.

Juniors Room Monday - Thursday: 12.00pm - 8.00pm Friday: 12.00pm - 10.00pm Saturday & PH: 10.00am -10.00pm Sunday: 10.00am - 8.00pm For children aged 7 years and above.

The Chillout Room Monday - Sunday: 10.00am - 9.00pm

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Upcoming Events

Amsterdam - Singapore 17 Nov – 31 Dec 2013 A Four Star Challenge

by Eva Stein

rom Amsterdam to Singapore. By F car! On 17 November, this monster rally starts, a real boys’ or girls’ dream.

One cannot drive any further, they claim. Winter in Siberia is cold and rough, and Mongolia is a real challenge.

When they’re on Ulaanbaatar Square, they’re halfway there. After China, summer commences. Vietnam, Laos and Thailand are countries one rarely reaches by one’s own car. A group of 50 people will drive from Amsterdam to Singapore and chin chin on 31 December at the Hollandse Club.

Old-timer Emil and Marianne Ensink are looking forward to the six-week-drive in their Mercedes old timer. This happy couple sure has a drive. They rallied to Italy and in South America, and have driven from Amsterdam to Beijing.

Why? What do they bring along? How do they prepare?

Marianne (by email): “Rallies are great fun! We like to drive and work together. We also have an open car and then it’s lovely when the weather is good. What do we bring along? Well, we bought light weight sleeping bags and inflatable mats, we have to have two passports due to all the visas we need, we got some shots, and also special low temperature clothing, and we downloaded a lot of music!” She continues that they have been raising funds for the charity that is supported, the Dutch ALS/MND Foundation. “And of course, most importantly, we have had the car turned upside down and replaced every part we doubted on, like replacing automatic transmission into hand transmission, because that’s easier to repair in case of any trouble. We had to build a heater that warms all essential parts when the outside temperature is very low.” She goes on about the special tires, the special shock absorbers and special springs for all the potholes on Russian and Mongolian roads. “What is interesting to know is that, except for instant noodles, granola bars, an immersion heater, binoculars and cameras, we also bring votive lights. They’re the best to warm a car’s cabin.” The car is a 1976 Mercedes 289SLC, red with a white roof: very sporty.

This time the whole rally is the challenge. They will have more time to enjoy the drive and get out every now and then. “We’re a whole group and of course we’ll help each other, if possible. Last time in Italy, many Englishmen came along and then you’re certain of a lot of fun and laughter and a relaxed atmosphere.” In South America, in 2010, they experienced that the car becomes home and the trunk was their wardrobe. They slept in a different bed every night, and got used to it really quickly. “We were just curious what the new day would bring us.”

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Challenge Not every rally has steep challenges; sometimes it takes reflecting quietly, talking about it with your partner and helping one other to come to a solution. What to do when getting a puncture and not having a spare tire, or arriving at a border and not having the car’s registration certificate?

There are three categories; the four star category of this rally comprises of routes, a challenging border crossing, and some rough or unpaved roads. Long or difficult stages are part of the journey. Sometimes it’s safer to stick together as a group; sometimes they meet with heavy local customs, such as fuel not being sold to foreigners.

They always need to bring winter tires, a first aid box, a towrope and extra fuel. For a four star challenge, the protection of the car’s underside is required, as well as extra strong tires and a tool kit. Hope they are mechanics as well.

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What is ALS/MND? Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is an all-embracing term used to cover a number of illnesses of the motor neurone.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Progressive Muscular Atrophy (PMA), Progressive Bulbar Palsy (PBP), Primary Lateral Sclerosis (PLS) are all subtypes. MND is the generic term used more in Europe whilst ALS is sometimes used more generically in the USA. These diseases are also known as Maladie de Charcot, and are often referred to in America as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, after the famous baseball player who died of the disease.

ALS/MND is characterised by progressive degeneration of the motor cells in the brain and spinal cord. The motor cells (neurones) control the muscles that enable us to move around, speak, breathe and swallow. With no nerves to activate them, muscles gradually weaken and waste. Its symptoms may include muscle weakness and paralysis, as well as impaired speaking, swallowing and breathing. In most cases it does not affect intellect, memory or the senses.

Progress is relentless and generally rapid, with a life expectancy of between two and five years from the onset of symptoms.

Though it can affect anyone, ALS/MND is more often found in the 40 to 70 year age group. Once thought rare, it is in fact quite common. There are nearly 120,000 cases diagnosed worldwide each year. That is 328 new cases every day! Only 10% of cases are familial (inherited) with the remaining 90% sporadic.

The disease affects each individual differently and can have a devastating impact on family, carers and friends. The rapidly progressive nature of the disease requires constant adaptation to increasing and changing levels of disability, which, in turn,

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Upcoming Events Upcoming Events

Charity Christmas Fair 14 November | 10 AM - 5 PM | Hollandse Club, 22 Camden Park Don’t miss our beautifully decorated fair (compliments of Gaia Living) with plenty of activities, including special performances by multi-talented band Acoustic Saturday, a fashion show and starting 3pm for the kids a Magician show & Balloon Sculpting. Enter our Lucky Draw and you may win the Grand Prize - a KLM return ticket to Amsterdam.

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Festivals of Light

Candles All Over the World

BY KARIEN VAN DITZHUIJZEN But before we get to Christmas, there are other feasts to celebrate in diverse Singapore. The Muslim celebrations of Hari Raya, that fall at a different date each year, will be over

by November of this year, so we start our Singapore season with our first feast of lights: Deepavali, of Diwali for short. Diwali is, just like Christmas, a festival of lights, celebrated by Hindu’s all over the world. Rows of small candles are lighted around the house to signify the win of good (light) over evil (darkness).

Families will get together to celebrate and feast on delicious homemade treats, and there will be new clothes for everyone.

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he last few months of the year are full of celebrations.

Deepavali, St Nicholas, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Years Eve, just to name a few. Every religion and every culture has its own celebrations, and in multicultural Singapore there is always someone celebrating. For us expats, this is an added bonus. We can celebrate them all!

In the Northern hemisphere, November and December are bleak and dark months. The temperature drops and when the wind howls around the house, people huddle together to keep warm and comfortable. The days will get shorter and shorter, leading up to the shortest day of the year, which falls, not coincidentally, just before Christmas. No surprise then, that this is the time of year that people need a little cheering up.

Just like us expats do now, migrants of centuries ago took their traditions along when they moved around the world, adding new traditions to old ones along the way. Christmas on the beach in Australia? Carolling in the Philippines with colourful parols? Boxing Day brunch in one of Singapore’s famous hotels?

Why not?

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At the end of November Americans sit down for Thanksgiving dinner, a family gathering over turkey and its trimmings, to give thanks for the blessing of the harvest and the preceding year. Early December brings the highlight of the year for Dutch children, the arrival of Saint Nicholas, or Sinterklaas, and his black Peters. In the weeks leading up to the event, after Sinterklaas has arrived from Spain on his steamship, Dutch children will put their shoes by the chimney, expecting gifts and sweets. But who thought the old benefactor only came to the Netherlands is mistaken, the old man is revered in many other areas of Europe, from Belgium, France and Germany to parts of Eastern Europe, like Hungary, where Szent Mikulás will leave presents and sweets for children in their shiny polished boots.

The 13th of December celebrates yet another Christian Saint, Saint Lucy. Originally, before the calendars were adapted to their modern version, the feast of Saint Lucy coincided with the winter solstice, making hers yet another feast of lights, which is especially celebrated in Scandinavian countries with their darkest of winters. It is said in Sweden, that to vividly celebrate St. Lucy’s Day will help one live through those long winter days with enough light, and for the celebrations a young girl will be dressed in white, with candles on her head. In some areas of Italy, Santa Lucia’s day is also celebrated extensively with processions, followed by copious meals of homemade pasta.

The New Year is still not in sight; first the Jews have a festival of light with Hanukkah, an eight-day festival that starts at the end of November. Every day, another candle of the special eight-arm Menorah candelabra is lit to commemorate the rededication of the Holy Temple. At the end of December, it is finally time for that one holiday that has become so popular worldwide, that it can hardly be regarded a feast only for Christians. Christmas has become a time of celebration for many, and is yet another festival of lights. Some of its traditions predate Christianity, which could be one of the reasons Christmas appeals to so many. Orchard Road will be beautifully decorated with millions of shiny lights to invite people to join in one of the joys of the season that Singaporeans of all creeds enjoy: shopping.

Giving and receiving presents is a Christmas tradition in many countries. Whether it is Santa Claus, Father Christmas, Pere Noel, Sinterklaas, the Christkind, the three Wise Men, an old lady called Befana, or parents and grandparents, children all over the world will wait for this day, their favourite in the year, with tummies fluttering with anticipation.

In case you wondered what that decorated tree, full of shimmering lights, has to do with the birth of the baby Jesus; the answer is nothing. This is one example of an old pre-Christian tradition. Before the arrival of Christianity, the people of Europe celebrated the passing of the winter solstice by lighting candles and decorating their houses. They would gather indoors with family and friends to celebrate that from now on the days would start to lengthen again. For Christians, Christmas is still very much a religious festival, and they will attend Holy Mass, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. There will be singing, charity and time for reflection. No matter what your beliefs, Christmas should be a time of warmth, of getting together with close family and enjoying a good meal.

When expats are asked about the traditions of the celebrations in their home country, their answers are surprisingly similar, no matter where they come from or what they believe.

Themes are universal. All over the world, there are mothers in the kitchen, working hard to get the special menu ready in time, getting stressed and getting late. But as the cooking is part of the tradition and part of the fun, she would not give up her job for the world. Everywhere, there are fathers playing cheesy music and rounding up the kids for long walks, playing or watching games and sports. Wherever there are celebrations, there will be decorations, new clothes and many, many candles.

Often there are presents, where the best fun is in the gathering and opening of the presents together, taking turns, laughing at jokes, and in the weeks of shopping leading up to the event, planning and choosing. Kids all over the world will be excited leading up to the event, in anticipation of new clothes, presents, and all the special foods and sweets of the season. No matter where they are in the world, no matter what their religion.

And there is one thing that every expat will tell you; about what is the most important in all these celebrations, and what it is they miss most: family. There can be brunch in a fancy hotel, an imported turkey, panetone, stollen, presents from Orchard Road, and even a tree that makes your house smell like a pine forest, but the true joy of Christmas, or any festival of lights, is being with your loved ones. For a Singapore Christmas, expats huddle around Skype, trying to get a glimpse of the holiday feeling, of the cold back home, the grandparents, the little new nephew, or the crazy auntie. And when that is over, they head off to the beach, fast, before it starts to rain.

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Club Event Highlights November 16 November - Comedy Night Saturday, 8.30pm - 10.00pm, Main Hall Member: $40.00 Non-Member: $50.00

3 November - Magician Workshop Sunday, 2.00pm - 3.30pm Member: $20.00 Non-Member: $25.00

Kids Event

8 November - Stars Party Friday, 9.00pm Member: $15.00 Non-Member: $25.00 Price includes 2 course dinner 10 November - Kids Craft & Movie (Sinterklaas Themed) Sunday, 3.00PM - 5.00PM Member: $12.50 Non-member: 15.00 Price includes a drink

Kids Event

20 November - Movie Night: Alles is Liefde Wednesday, 7.30pm, The Lounge Member: $18.50 Non-Member: $22.50 Price includes 2 course dinner

Kids Event

14 November - NCA Christmas Fair Saturday, 10.00am - 5.00pm, Main Hall Kids Event

15 November - Teens Movie Night: Pitch Perfect Friday, 7.00pm, Chillout Room Member: $7.50 Price includes a drink and crisps

Charity Christmas Fair

23 November - Sinterklaas Friday, 8.30am - 1.00pm, Main Hall/ Marina Keppel Bay

27 November - Kids Movie: Sinterklaas Movie Friday, 4.00pm Members: $5 (Price includes Ribena and a Snack

14 November | 10 AM - 5 PM | Hollandse Club, 22 Camden Park Don’t miss our beautifully decorated fair (compliments of Gaia Living) with plenty of activities, including special performances by multi-talented band Acoustic Saturday, a fashion show and starting 3pm for the kids a Magician show & Balloon Sculpting. Enter our Lucky Draw and you may win the Grand Prize - a KLM return ticket to Amsterdam.

December

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Kids Event

1 December - Hip Hop Workshop for Kids Sunday, 2.00pm - 3.00pm Member: $20.00 Non-Member: $25.00 7 December - Winter Party Saturday, 3.00pm - 5.00pm Member: $5.00 Price includes a drink 9 December - Numama - Ukeladies Christmas Concert Monday, 7.00pm - 12pm, Main Hall Member/Non-Member: $20.00

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Kids Event

16 December - 20 December Winter Camp

26 December - Boxing Day SydneyHobart Yatch Race Screening Thursday, 11.00am, Outdoor Lounge 31 December - New Years Eve Buffet & River Cruise Tuesday, 7.00pm - 12.30am Adults: $100.00/$65.00 (Cruise only Kids: $70.00/$55.00 (Cruise only)

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Event Reports

Who is … Club de Ruyter Meeting Piet Sinke

Photo Credits: Bernhard Wamelink

BY EVA STEIN

Wat kunt u vertellen over Club de Ruyter?

Maritieme Club de Ruyter is tweeëneenhalf jaar geleden begonnen als ontmoetingsmogelijkheid voor de Nederlands sprekende maritieme gemeenschap in Singapore. Elke eerste vrijdag van de maand van twaalf tot twee is er een lunch op de Hollandse Club.

Alleen een lunch?

Ja, het gaat erom dat we elkaar leren kennen, zodat we elkaar kunnen helpen bij problemen.

Het is echt netwerken.

Wie zijn uitgenodigd?

Mensen die werken bij maritieme bedrijven in en vanuit Singapore, zoals Van Oord, Boskalis, Smit, IHC Mercedes, Mammoet, Svitzer, de banken,juristen,endeambassadeur van Nederland.

Wat wordt er nog meer georganiseerd?

Het is vooral de maandelijkse lunch, al hadden we laatst een Haringparty voor ruim 110 mensen en toen is het wel heel laat geworden.

Hoeveel leden heeft u?

Meestal komen er 30 tot 40 mensen voor de lunch, uit een bestand van ruim 100 adressen.

Wie vormen het bestuur?

Het bestuur bestaat uit vijf

personen; Hendrik ten Hoeve (Compass Energy), Richard van der Werf (T&T Salvage), Reinder Peek (Smit/Boskalis), Piet Sinke (Maasmond Maritime) en Rik Zwinkels.

Hoeveel kost het?

Eigenlijk alleen tijd, want de maandelijkse lunch wordt gesponsord door telkens een ander bedrijf uit de sector. Het is een kans om zich te introduceren aan de aanwezigen. Wat doen ze in Singapore, wat kunnen ze leveren. Deze maand is het BAM International.

Hoe kan iemand lid worden?

Mail naar clubderuyter@gmail. com en meld je aan voor de volgende lunch. Welkom!

Michiel de Ruyter is een Nederlandse 17e eeuwse admiraal, beschouwd als de beste van zijn tijd. Hij was streng en rechtvaardig, een goed zeeman en goed voor zijn bemanning. Hij werd ‘Bestevaer’ genoemd, grootvader. De Nederlandse Marine heeft een aantal tradities die terugvoeren naar De Ruyter. Hij stierf als vermogend man en werd postuum in de adelstand verheven.

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What can you tell about Club de Ruyter?

Maritime Club de Ruyter started two and a half years ago as a meeting place for Dutch speaking members of the maritime community in Singapore. At the Hollandse Club, we have a luncheon meeting on the first Friday of each month.

Just a lunch?

Yes, it’s about getting to know one another to be able to help in case of trouble. It’s really networking.

Who’s invited?

All Dutch speaking workers in the maritime (or related) industry, working in or from Singapore for companies such as Van Oord, Boskalis, Smit, IHC Merwede, Mammoet, Svitzer, bankers, lawyers, and the ambassador to the Netherlands.

What else?

It is mainly a monthly lunch, though we recently had a Herring party for over 110 guests, and that turned out to be a late night.

How many members?

Usually some 30 to 40 people come for lunch, from over a 100 addresses file.

Who are the Board?

The Board has five members; Hendrik ten Hoeve (Compass

Energy), Richard van der Werf (T&T Salvage), Reinder Peek (Smit/Boskalis), Piet Sinke (Maasmond Maritime) and Rik Zwinkels.

What are the costs?

Basically, it’s one’s time, because a different company sponsors the monthly luncheon each time. That gives them a chance to introduce themselves to the people present. What are they doing in Singapore, what’s their product. This month it’s BAM International.

How to be invited?

Email clubderuyter@gmail. com and register for the upcoming event. Your email address will be added to the distribution list for the invitations.

Welcome!

Michiel de Ruyter is a Dutch 17th century admiral, considered the best of his time. He was a strict and fair captain, a good sailor and he took good care of his men. He was nicknamed ‘Bestevaer’ or grandfather. The Dutch Navy has a number of traditions related to De Ruyter. He died a wealthy man and become a noble man after his death.

Event Report

September Fair 2013

Art Jamming - October

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Event Reports

Singapore ZOAT 2013

BY CLARA VALKENBURG & CAROLINE HAGENOUW

“Zoat Singapore is all about partying, with a glass of beer in your hand, playing hockey, having even more fun. It’s Mardi Gras on the beach”.

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empsey Hill SCC pitches Saturday morning 5 October. A nice, refreshing drizzling rain welcomed all the participating hockey teams of ZOAT 2013. Teams formed by Dutch hockey players from all over South East Asia including those who used to live here in the past.

The rain was more than needed to wake up everybody after an exciting Friday. That day traditionally started with the ZOAT Golf tournament, this year held at the Marina Bay Golf Course. The golf was followed by the official opening drinks hosted by the new Dutch Ambassador Jaques Werner at his beautifully located residence. Afterwards all the teams went to a buzzing Club Street to party the Friday night away.

On Saturday morning the weather improved quickly and a blue sky with a shining sun appeared. Everybody was ready for 2 days of hockey. Both on Saturday and Sunday the teams were playing in their carefully picked and designed outfits. With cheering music in the background the anchor men of ‘Langs de Lijn’ commented the different matches and their players. Teams not playing were supporting the other teams, having a drink or enjoying typical Dutch food like ‘worstenbroodjes’, ‘broodjes kroket’ and ‘stamppotten’ On the Saturday ZOAT traditionally organises a match between the ZOAT All Stars and the local national team which ended this year in a marginal win for the national team of Singapore.

ZOAT is not only about hockey and having a good time, but also about charity. Children from a shelter house were invited to participate in a hockey clinic and were able to meet the players of the Singapore national team. Money was raised for this shelter home in many ways. Not only by bribing the DJ to play your own ZOAT song for 30 minutes, but also by an interesting bidding system of transferring key players or former Dutch hockeyinternational Fleur van der Kieft to your team.

Of course, one of the highlights of ZOAT 2013 was the excellent organised party “Mardi Gras on the Beach” on Saturday evening at Mambo Beach Club on Sentosa. After a great opening act with robot dancers wearing fluorescent costumes, the cover band “Rob and the Biefstukjes” (former Hermes House Band) and the DJ Didier Möller got the party started and continued until early in the morning. Teams wearing matching theme outfits were dancing, singing and enjoying the great hockey tournament atmosphere. With a party around a pool and the slogan “don’t forget your swimming wear” you could expect to end up in the pool which indeed happened to some.

Sunday morning 09:00, it was back to serious business. Quarter finals, semi-finals and finals were on the program. Despite a lack of sleep this is the day to excel. Unfortunately none of the Singapore men teams made it to the final this year. For the second time in a row the ‘Taai Elephants’ from Bangkok won the trophy after beating the Shanghai Dragons in the men’s final. But one trophy is back where it belongs. The “Singapore Aunties” beat Hong Kong in the women final and kept the ZOAT-trophy in the Lion City!

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About ZOAT This tournament is a truly Dutch event with an Asian touch. It is an annual event and hosted by turns by Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur. In the past 41 years men and ladies teams from all over Asia competed for the ZOAT Cup. Participating teams come from Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Brunei, Shanghai and Vietnam. Also other teams formed by people who used to live at this side of the world participate. It is all about meeting old and new friends, enjoying great parties with some competitive hockey in between.

More information about playing hockey in Singapore: Dutch hockey ladies: dutchhockeyladies@hotmail.com Dutch hockey men: jeroen.j.vanson@hotmail.com Dutch hockey youth: dutchyouthhockey@gmail.com

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The Club

Five Year Award

Finance Manager, Vangel Neo was presented with the 5 Year Award.

In recognition and appreciation of her dedication to the Club, she will receive a cash reward.

Photo Credits: Bernhard Wamelink

why you work everywhere? You’re working here and then I see you outside with the big gun?” The boy saw her with the highpressure cleaning machine! Cleanliness and hygiene are very important indeed.

On her Wednesdays off, Stella shows members Tekka Market to introduce them to the stalls, the products, how to cook and how to eat.

Star of the Puppy Room

Important For Stella, it is important to do the job right. “Singaporeans take pride in our jobs, because of our culture, upbringing and even religion.” One’s health and family are very important, because “that’s where your strength is coming from. Everybody has to do their part because we depend on each other. You have to get the job done”. She emphasises: “Members and their guests have to be able to rely on the staff. They appreciate what we do for them”.

By Eva Stein

She began working at the Club at the reception desk, and took a basic Montessori course, while the Club sponsored her housekeeping course. Now she’s working everywhere. Being faithful and loyal is important to her.

“We take care of the children up to the doors of the Reception” or just over twenty years, Stella Lourdes has been working F with children from the Hollandse Club. She has seen generations come and go, and when people come back as grown ups, it’s very emotional.

What is her work like? “Taking care of children from three months old to 12 years. First I observe and after some time we interact and before you know it they come running to the room and scream when they have to go home”, she smiles. “It’s best if they start coming from three months old, then later they’re used to it and the mums can go for a swim or work out at the gym”.

She herself has two grown up children; her son is a narcotics officer, married with two children and her daughter is going away to study her master’s degree in Education, after her Honors in Psychology. She adds: “Children are the same from everywhere, it’s the upbringing that makes the difference”.

Educating Stella notices a major change at the Club. Members used to be older; children were about 10 years of age. Now people are younger, with small children, and different expectations. “They used to be more part of the family, building a formation and a community at the Club. We do need one another if, God forbids, something happens. In a condo you’re by yourself.” When new parents bring the children to the Puppy or Junior Room, she asks about the religion, culture, and how they celebrate their occasions. Her daughter has given her literature on educating children. Nowadays children are more open, they ask her a lot of questions, which she likes very much. One boy said: “Auntie,

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Advice Stella’s advice for Club Management is to upgrade the multi purpose court and the swimming pool, and start the disco parties! “Have children organise their own parties to make them responsible and earn from it, then we’ll learn from them.

Make the children responsible and let them invite two friends per occasion. Serve popcorn, fries and soft drinks. Mothers volunteer as supervisor, outside the Room”.

She advises Staff to remember that members pay to join the Club, so they expect a smiling face and friendly staff who know what they want.

Puppy Room for young children 3 months to 6 years: Toys, DVDs, playhouse, kitchen set and colouring Junior Room for children 7-12 years: PlayStation Child minding: daily mornings from 8:30 – 12:00 For members: $4 per half hour and $6 per hour For non-members: $6 per half hour and $8 per hour Teenage Room for children aged 12 years: Disco with BYO music

The Club

The new look Club Logo & Website

In January 2014, we will be launching our new Club logo. Keep a look out for its new design. We decided to keep things similar while putting a new fresh spin on the typeface. During this transition, you might see the old logo on certain material, but rest assured, it is all from the same Club. Do bear with us as we ‘morph’ in the next few months. We are also very excited to launch the new website at www.hollandseclub. org.sg. It was designed to keep things simple, straightforward and clean. We hope that this new layout will help you access information quicker than before.

Artworks

orn in Lima, Peru, Rosio Flynn grew up B in the artistic environment with the inheritance of a millenary culture. From a very young age she loved painting and was a great admirer of her auncle Felix Chavez, who is a famous Peruvian artist.

Her other mayor influences are Picasso and American artist Georgia O’Keeffe.

When she was 18, her family moved to Sydney, Australia. She has been living in Singapore for the last 10 years .

During her time in Singapore, Rosio has studied art with local masters and has developed her own style and technique.

She likes to explore with texture and colour and has participated in various exhibitions.

New artworks from artist, Rosio Flynn, will be displayed at the Tradewinds Bar in November.

“Though my time in Singapore has brought me closer to Eastern philosophy, the principals of the Buddhism have been part of my life for a much longer time. For me, the Buddha embodies a deep connection with the following concepts: Spirituality, Awareness, Love, Peace,Harmony.

My “BUDDHA” collection of paintings attempts to capture the essence of the characteristics listed.”

Rosio has participated in numerous exhibitions in Singapore and we are very proud to have her exhibition in our Tradeswinds Bar , please stay tuned for the opening night where you can meet the artist!

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Apps and websites with tips, trips and more: making the most of Singapore

BY STEVEN Groeneveld

ingapore is one S of the most online cities in the

Extending a warm welcome to our

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ARNOUD BALHUIZEN & ESTHER CLAASSEN SERGE GUILLON & VERONIQUE GUILLON PATRICK GOOSSENS & GABBY VAN HERPT TILL HOHMANN & CONSTANZE HOHMANN LISA HORSINGTON & GEORGE HORSINGTON MICHIEL HOVERS & CHARISSIA VAN LELYVELD FOLKERT KAMERBEEK & AUGUSTINA KAMERBEEK MUIR KEIR & KIM KEIR TONY LEWIS & DIANE LEWIS GAVIN MACLAREN & LISA BUTTON JAAP MIKKERS & ELLEN DECKERS KARIEN VAN DITZHUIJZEN & ROEL MEULENDIJKS MICHELLE PEARSON & OLLY PEARSON AVI RAJU & AHNA DEWAN RAJU JOACHIM REINHARDT & MONIKA REINHARDT SONNY TAN & SHAW TAN NICO TORCHETTI & SUSANNE FLEMMING TEO YANN & TAN SOCK KUANG JEAN ANNABELLE VIVIERS & GARY VIVIERS R.A. VINCENT & J.M. VINCENT-HELLEMANS THIJS VAN INGEN & ROZEMARIJN VAN INGEN - STOL ANDREAS AUTENRIETH & KRISTINA AUTENRIETH SUMIT AGGARWAL & IEERA MADAN AGGARWAL MARNIX BOORSMA & MAROESJA BOORSMA DAVID BISHOP & ELIZABETH BISHOP ROLF GELING & ELSKE VAN GILS SOPHIE HARLE & LEE HARLE MATHEW HESSIAN & JULIE HESSIAN YOLANDA HELLE & MERIJN HELLE TAMARA WYACHAI FRANS JANSSEN & SUSAN JANSSEN MALCOLM MACLEOD & JENNIFER MACLEOD SIMON RIGBY & SARA RIGBY DOUGLAS JOHN VAN DER WIEL & ALINE DE KRIJGER ANDRE VAN SCHUIJLENBURG & KATE VAN SCHUIJLENBURG JONATHAN M WHARTON & EMILY CHEETHAM MARTIJN VAN HOORN & HANNEKE VAN HOORN PAUL BOSCH & JENNIFER DEBRAUWER PIETER CORNELIS OOSTERHOF SEBASTIAAN PIETER MICHIELS & ANOUK LEONTINE VAN DER EL

world. Wherever you go, you will see people using their smart phones, tablets and notebooks.

And when it comes to digital information, a lot is available to make living and getting around in Singapore even more easy and enjoyable.

But how to find out which information is where?

The Magazine asked several members which mobile apps and websites they would recommend.

Here are some tips for you: Websites www.sistic.com.sg theatre tickets, concert information, special exhibitions, all the information for your night out, museum visit etc. is available at the Sistic website www.nparks.gov.sg ‘Let’s make Singapore our garden’ says this website. There is abundant information here about Singapore’s green areas, parks, as well as wild nature. Subscribe to the newsletter and you will be able to enjoy the green side of Singapore. www.expatliving.sg the name says it all: this website is your guide to almost everything there is to know about living the expat life in Singapore.

Apps gothere@sg this app will help you to go places! Need to know which bus to take? For that one shop? gothere.sg will help you chope@sg enjoying the great food in Singapore? With this app you can easily find the best restaurants and book a table directly waze waze is an international app. It is a fun, community based mapping, traffic and navigation app, that helps you to find your way and get around easier than ever cabs@sg need a taxi? Any taxi? This app will help you find a taxi, no matter which company you prefer.

And of course you know www.hollandseclub.org.sg, where you find everything there is to know about the Hollandse Club.

Do you have your own favourite apps or websites that you want to share with your fellow members?

Then send your tips to pr@hollandseclub.org.sg and you might find your tip in one of the next issues.

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Finland’s Independence Day

By Emily Smeds (14 yrs)

implemented 2 days later.

inland was part of Sweden F until 1809 when Russia defeated Sweden in the war

and Finland became the autonomous Grand Duchy of Finland. Independence from Russia only occurred in 1917 after the abdication of Duke Nicholas II of Russia. This made the Senate of Finland decide that the Union of Finland and Russia no longer had any legal base.

Independency was declared on the 4th of December and the declaration of Independence

The first time Finnish Independence day was celebrated was on the 6th of December 1917. It was originally a small-scale celebration however it has grown in size since the 1970s and now more and more people celebrate it each year. There are often music concerts and performances going on, which liven up the cold and dark winter weather. People light candles as well as decorate their houses in white and blue (the colours of the flag).

Even though I have never lived in Finland, my family and I still celebrate by going to the annual Independence Day party at the Ambassador’s house. I prefer to relax with my friends or family and take it easy, like most days when I’m not revising for an exam or doing coursework. My relatives in Finland celebrate by joining each other for a nice dinner during the public holiday. Some people watch the Presidential Independence Day reception on TV, while others visit war memorials to remember the soldiers who have fought for and defended Finland’s freedom in the past. In Finland, celebrating Independence Day is less about partying and more focused on showing respect to war veterans and the like.

I’m really grateful for my country’s independence, as it’s had a massive impact on its modern history and development. I visit my family home in Finland every summer and I know that this would never have been possible if Finland did not become independent one winter’s day in 1917.

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Facts About Finland

The Finnish flag with “the blue of our lakes and the white snow of our winters”, as a poet described these symbolic colours in 1870, was made official in a law enacted on May 29, 1918, less than six months after Finland had achieved independence.

Official name: Suomen Tasavalta (Republic of Finland) Area: 337,030 sq km (8x Holland) Location of Finland: Northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, Gulf of Bothnia, and Gulf of Finland, between Sweden and Russia Continent: Europe Region: Scandanavian Capital: Helsinki Population: 5.4 Million Languages: Official languages are Finnish (spoken by 91%) and Swedish (5.4%). Sámi is the mother tongue of about 1,700 people, members of the indigenous Sámi people of northern Lapland Religions: Christianity; 79.9 % Lutheran and about 1.1% Orthodox. In practice society is fairly secularised

Members

A Singapore Christmas

By Karien van Ditzhujzen

‘Mama?’ my five-year-old son asks with big, sad eyes.

‘What’s the matter honey?’ I reply, ‘something wrong?’

He shrugs. ‘There is no Christmas in Singapore.’

I ruffle his hair. ‘Where ever did you get that idea?’

‘Because it is too hot here. There won’t be any snow.’

I realise that all the Christmases during his short life in England had been white, full of snowmen, sledging and snowball fights. My own childhood Christmases in the tropics were very different. We decorated the long, drooping needles of a casuarina tree, and I remember pricking my fingers on the fir at my grandparents’ house, thinking it was all wrong.

I give him a cuddle. ‘You don’t need snow for Christmas. Most people don’t have any snow and they still have a lot of fun. Just wait and see. We’ll have an extra special Christmas this year. A Singapore Christmas.’

Thankfully, Singapore is Singapore, and offers a solution for everyone. Even for a young boy dreaming of falling flakes. ‘Snow’, the notice at the shopping centre advertises, ‘every evening at seven thirty.’

Excited, we arrive there, an evening later that week. Around a high, pointy Christmas tree, decorated with uncountable lights, a good size crowd has accumulated. Singaporeans, and expats like us, who look at the tree surrounded by palm trees with longing, nostalgic eyes. Around the tree are large machines, decorated with stickers of glittery snowflakes.

Anticipation mounts. The machines look suspiciously like the ones dotting ski slopes, which fill up empty spots with real snow. But there the air temperature will be around zero; here it’s thirty degrees higher. We wait

to see, listening to cheery carols, while the kids dance around the machines.

All of a sudden the machines start to purr.

They spew a white mass. I stick my hand in it and smell it. Foam! Stupefied, my kids watch the bulging sea of white. Then they get it, and follow the other kids and dive in. In the mountains of bubbles I soon lose them.

Heads with hair in all colours run around and have fun in the ‘snow’, dressed in shorts and T-shirts, or less. There is throwing of blobs of foam, sliding, smearing, and daddy gets lathered from head to toe.

Later, when the foam on the floor is sinking, more machines start to roar, this time aiming up. Against the dark tropical sky they spray thick, white flakes upwards.

In eddying flurries they float around and descend on the Christmas tree, our heads, bags, camera’s and on the palm trees.

Everyone cheers. Children are lifted high, on shoulders, into the whirling mass of falling foam. There is jumping and dancing.

We did not bring dry clothes, and we shiver on the bus on the way home. We have had snow, and now we have cold. A real Singapore Christmas.

‘So, you see, they do have Christmas in Singapore,’ I tell the kids.

‘And snow!,’ they cheer.

‘It wasn’t real snow though. It was foam,’ the precocious five year old adds.

‘Yes. But foam is just as much fun, isn’t it?’ More, I think to myself, remembering frostbitten fingers and runny noses.

They agree. ‘When can we buy a Christmas tree?’ the four year old asks.

‘Tomorrow,’ I promise them, ‘a real one, prickly needles and all.’

Want to read more about Karien’s adventures in Singapore? Check her blog at www.bedumama.com

Photo Credits: Karien van Ditzhujzen

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Meet long time member…

Cor-Henk Roolvink

BY EVA STEIN

e came to Singapore to H stay for a year, to work for Mammoet and improve his

English. “Why go home?” they asked him and he stayed a little longer. It turned out to be 25 years, during which he married Shauna, a China born American girl, and had two sons, currently 18 and 15 years old. He’s a PR, travels and works long days, and owns BrandHub, together with his wife. He’s a vice-chairman of a cycling lobbying group, a long-term member of the ADB, Association of Dutch Business People, and a member of the Club for almost 14 years.

What was your life like in your home country?

“I’m a Frisian guy, born in the northern part of the Netherlands.

I studied there too. My parents and brother still live there. I remember I left for Singapore on 11 November, traditionally the day of Saint Maarten, when children come to the door to sing and hopefully collect some sweets. My mother was a kindergarten teacher and many, many children found their way to our house. It was literally not easy to leave.”

He studied traffic engineering and urban planning, later on he obtained a degree in Business. He loves geography and architecture, cycling, and being creative in his work. Music makes up a big part of his life, in writing poems or songs for special occasions, playing his piano and playing with language.

He was one of the first members of ‘Loesje’, a human movement spreading smart statements. They were a group of students making up 12 texts on posters every month. “We collected the quotes, sent to us by mail. Many people were involved.” His favourite quote is: A border is a wish to cross.

“How do you feel about traditions?”, I asked when we met at the Club Terrace, where he ordered a Dutch pea soup for dinner, a traditional Dutch winter dish. His answer was clear: “Traditions are what we make them. Keep the good ones, those that still bring people together and axe the lousy ones.”

“In Holland people still talk about the storm of 1974 and the winter of 2012; here it’s 34°C all year round. Sticking to some traditions, especially here in Singapore, help to break up the year and keep the connection with the motherland.”

“We still celebrate Sinterklaas and we write poems for one another, stories on rhyme.” The family also makes their own Christmas cards for their many friends and relatives overseas.

It has been a family ritual for 20 years now. It wasn’t easy to stick

“You make it a tradition, because you want it to be one.” to tradition when he was working overseas, like in Australia and Russia. “I tried to be home for Christmas, play on my piano and listen to my youngest son who is an avid singer.”

What do you like best about the Club?

“Plenty. I appreciate what I call the relatively low marblecontent. It is easy going and relaxed, that’s something I really like. Then there’s the pea soup, the large pool, the NCA-fair to buy presents, and of course the new Vietnamese food. The Club jam sessions on Friday nights were great fun. I hope they can make that a regular item.

We bring friends here, they enjoy it and we feel part of the community. Our boys still like to come here too.”

After a little pause he smiles. “Possibly, I’ve become part of the furniture now and I’m even a tradition myself!”

I am the last one to deny a poem by Cor-Henk Roolvink

How did you become a member of the Hollandse Club?

“After living here for 11 years, it was obvious that we were going to stay longer. We cannot live year by year, so we started to make three-years plans. The boys grew older and swimming lessons were on the horizon. We were given a Hollandse Club membership as a farewell present from my employer at that time, Hans van den Bovenkamp, a former President of the Club.” He adds that, at the Club, “the boys and I like to join the ‘Zwemvierdaagse’, the four-day swimming event” and, with a grin: “I prefer that by far over playing tennis in the tropical heat.”

Heard of Saint Nicholas before?

“We meet regularly at the Club, we have a fixed group of friends who have been here for a long time as well. We used to share Dutch newspapers to catch up with the news, now it’s a tradition to watch the performances of Dutch artists, who keep us updated.”

I hold my residence in central Spain, but leave Madrid each end of year.

I load my boat with gifts and goods to Holland and beyond, I steer.

How did you get involved in the barrel organ?

“I noticed the organ standing in the hallway, and it wasn’t in working condition.” So he lobbied for money to have it repaired.

He found a Dutch guy in Alice Springs, Australia, who would charge him materials only. The question was how to fund the shipping and slowly the process stopped. Then the 100th anniversary of the Hollandse Club came about and it simply had to play at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel party. Budget was made and eventually Perlee in Amsterdam, the Netherlands was contacted and repaired the organ. The previous owner Ted Ponti, who had bought it, played it in community centres on Dutch evenings, promoting Holland with a slideshow. After he passed away, the barrel organ was donated to the Club. That explains why the music includes Sinterklaas and Singaporean songs as well.

Recently he organised some new music books and jointly with the Hollandse Club donated them for the benefit of all, and the organ is ready to be enjoyed!

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I am the last one to deny, dressed in a red robe and holy hat that driving on a horse under hot blue sky I may be me somewhat... mad!

I take great pleasure in, giving others on my birthday and then for ever more, it will stay this way!

I simply cannot stop with this.

They brandish me ‘tradition’!

True perhaps, as I have been, 400 plus years on this mission.

Fairly I comment about your life, in reasonable poetry.

Both the dark and brighter sides, of young and old I see.

Many friends are helping me.

They wrap and pack and share.

In color they are quiet diverse My moorish Pete’s, I dearest care.

My smartest girls and bravest boys At the club, I shall soonest be.

Bringing joy and speculaas.

With warm regards, Your Holy!

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Sports & Recreation

An interview with: Youri our fitness trainer Tell us more about your background, have you always been working in the fitness industry?

I have been active in the fitness industry for 15 years now, on a professional level I have been involved for about 10 years. I started as a part timer fitness trainer when I was doing my bachelor in Sports and Health.

When did you discover your interest in fitness?

At about the age of 12 I was enrolled in a professional soccer school and at age 14 we were encourage to do strength training to supplement our football training.

How did you start your career in fitness?

At age 21, the boss of the gym I was training asked me to become a part time fitness trainer. I happily took the offer, and after I finish my degree I became the manager for the gym.

What are the difficulties you faced in carving out this career path?

Everybody has an opinion about health and fitness which can become difficult, but so far I did not have any difficulties.

What are the qualities / characteristics of a good personal trainer?

A personal trainer should be knowledgeable and should be able to tailor-make a training program for his/her client. Because the relationship between client and personal trainer is personal the trainer has to be honest and reliable.

So far how many of the club members do you provide the personal training sessions?

Right now I have about 6 regular clients, there are other members who want an occasional refresher session or sessions during the holidays.

How does gym work lead to a healthy balanced lifestyle?

Yes, regular training is a key factor in maintaining optimal hormonal levels and maintain or improving muscles mass. The total list of positive qualities associated with proper training is too numerous to list here. One of the most underestimated qualities with regards to training is that it increases insulin sensitivity, this is especially important for people with (pre) diabetes.

How often should one train during the week?

That is entirely up to one’s goal and level of trainings intensity, I would say that for an average person 2 times per week can be sufficient to maintain and /or improve fitness levels Any fitness tips you could like to share with the readers of the magazine?

Always put posture before weight, make sure you are performing the exercise correctly and slowly increase weight. Start with performing the exercises slowly and controlled.

What advice would you give someone that has never used a gym before?

Always start with the basics, performing functional exercises and know that you don’t need a lot to see results, overtraining happens a lot when the body is not ready and nutrition is not optimal.

What you think about the accessibility and reliability of training advice on the internet?

Internet is a double-edged sword for training advice. It contains some incredible useful information if you know what it is used for, when and how to use it. Of course if it looks too good to be true, it probably is. Always be critical when reading information from an unreliable source.

What’s your schedule like at the club?

Usually I am at the club in the morning and sometimes evening, those are the standard training times for personal trainers.

What are you views on the use of supplements?

I think some supplementation is necessary with regards to essential nutrition (nutrition that the body cannot make itself) like omega 3 (DHA). Knowing the source of the supplement is critical.

How can the members engage to your personal training sessions?

Members can always approach me for sessions and can contact me via pt@hollandseclub.org.sg or call me at 97397610

Finally, do you have a motto for gym training?

Keep it fun and try to focus on the training, the more you focus the more benefit you will get from it.

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Hockey News Six Dutch men and women teams from Singapore competed with Dutch teams from Brunei, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand and 3 teams from mixed origins, called the ‘Regionalisten’.

Also, on Saturday, a Dutch All Star Team played against the national men’s team of Singapore. The All Star Team , with 4 members from the Hollandse Club, put up a great fight, but could not prevent the Singaporeans from winning the match 1 – 0. All Star player and head of organisation, Job Leuning, did not despair for long after the loss. “This is a great weekend”’, Job said with a smile, “we have 364 players here, a fantastic atmosphere, the help of a lot of enthusiastic volunteers - what more can you wish for?”

And for the joyful Dutch, it was more than just hockey this weekend, with a special reception at the ambassador’s residence on Friday night, and a Saturday night party at Sentosa’s Mambo Beach Club. Former Dutch hockey international and Hollandse Club member, Fleur van de Kieft, added extra flavour to the great taste of this year’s ZOAT. Fleur left Singapore five years ago, but came back especially for this weekend because she did not want to miss this year’s ZOAT. Fleur has good memories of her years in Singapore. “We had a great time here and spent a lot of time at the Hollandse Club. Our kids just loved the pool, and I really liked meeting friends there, having drinks and dinner, and enjoying the sports facilities.” During the weekend, Fleur not only met up with a lot of her old Singaporean teammates, but also played with several other teams, with women as well as with men. “I joined the teams that made the highest bids for children’s home Pertapis, this year’s ZOAT charity”, Fleur explained, “and so we raised several hundreds of dollars for a new playground for them.”

Job Leuning and Fleur van de Kieft

And so everybody was a winner that weekend.

REPORT BY Clara Valkenburg & Caroline Hagenouw

41st ZOAT hockey tournament

Philips ZOAT 2013: Dutch hockey at its best During the first weekend of October, the Dutch hockey players of Singapore hosted the 41st edition of the Philips ZOAT hockey tournament, played at the beautiful SCC Dempsey Fields on Dempsey Hill.

By turn the Dutch hockey communities in Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Bangkok and Singapore organize the yearly ZOAT, short for Zuid Oost Azie Toernooi. This year Singapore organized the 41st edition with the participation of more than 360 players, forming 22 teams.

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Swimming News Dear Members, The season has started! And we kicked off with two great events: the 4-day Swimming Event and the Neptune League, at our very own Hollandse Club.

4-day Swimming Event Thank you all for taking part in the 4-day Swimming Event.

Together you swam 12,600 laps. Wow, that’s 316.5km…good job! We also managed to raise $1644.60 for Ronald McDonald House Singapore and $3790.10 for Ronald McDonald Nederland. Well done everyone! Who can do more laps next year?

The 4-day Swimming Event was a perfect week. We had beautiful weather and a lot of kids (and adults) keen to swim their laps (some extremely enthusiastic ones were waiting for nearly 30 minutes for their turn). The little ones and first timers swam 10 laps each day (1000m). The older ones swam 25 or 50 laps (2500m/5000m) and the super swimmers, 100 laps a day (10,000m).

Aqua Aerobics.

I would like to introduce Coach Marina from Switzerland. Marina is teaching Aqua Aerobics and Pre-natal Swimming on Monday mornings.

Both classes are great to maintain your body but are a lot of fun as well.

It’s also a great way to meet new people at the Club and in Singapore.

If you would like a free trial lesson, please contact us.

Christmas Holidays As December/January is coming soon, some members will be leaving Singapore or going away for a long deserved holiday. To cancel swimming classes, please fill in the cancelation form on time, on the Hollandse Club website. Please note that there is a one-month cancelation notice.

Upcoming events: Squad Neptune League Round 5 at the Swiss Club: Sunday, 24 November 2013.

Learn to swim Swimming with clothes: the whole month of November for all classes between 2-5pm Award swimming (for all kids): Monday 18 – 23 November.

ABC Swimming award: Sunday, 8 December.

Christmas Break (no class): 24 December – 6 January (classes will start again on Monday 6 January).

Have a fantastic month ahead.

Best regards,

David Verlinde Aquaducks team.

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tennis News REPORT BY PATRICE PLET

Davis Cup, September 2013 During the last weekend in September, we had a wonderful tournament and were extremely lucky with the weather this year. Having looked doubtful in the days leading up to the event, there wasn’t a drop to interfere with the proceedings.

A mixed group of 50 tennis enthusiasts formed respective teams to compete over the weekend. However, not only was there a competitive element to the tennis, this was also a great chance for tennis player, irrespective of standard to join in and meet other players and members of the club.

The whole weekend produced some epic matches, but after a long drawn out battle, we were eventually able to declare a winner. Team Loppersum turned out to be the best team, congratulations!! After the prize giving and drinking from the cup, we all enjoyed a fantastic Asian dinner supplied by F&B. Although the event was well attended, we are looking forward to the next Davis Cup where we hope to have an even greater turn out. Bouyed by the success of the tournament this year (on a sporting and social level) we would like to encourage everybody (not only the Dutchies) be a part of this fantastic event next year!

Once again, we would like to thank Kiki and her team, who were great hosts throughout the whole tournament and played an important role in making sure impeccable service was delivered to all involved.

Upcoming Events 15-16 November - Doubles (and Mix) club championships 30 November - Junior tournament

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Consistency over Power There is a saying that a tennis player is only as good as his/her second serve. In club tennis, this is especially true.

Many club players have a tendency to hit their first serve as hard as possible, hoping it will go in. When they miss that first serve, which is 80 per cent of the time, they just “dink” the second serve over, therefore losing the offensive position they are in.

Once your opponent is used to your wasting your first serve, he will then have the tendency to attack on your weak second serve, causing you to lose your service games and your overall confidence on the serve.

DECEMBER & TENNIS CAMP INFORMATION Junior Player Award!

We would like to congratulate Jesper Meijer on receiving the First Hollandse Club Junior Player Award.

This special award will be presented every two months to a junior tennis player who has excelled on the court during that month.

Effort, commitment, skill, sportsmanship, dedication and motivation are some of the main criteria used when determining the Player Award. The Hollandse Club Tennis Professionals collectively vote on the recipient of this award.

Name: Jesper Meijer Age: 10 Age started playing: 9 On behalf of the Hollandse Club Tennis Coaching Team Congratulations to Jesper.

What you need to do in this case is to make your first serve more consistent by cutting down on the power and using more control to put the ball in. The more you put your first serve in, the less likely your opponent will recognize the weaker second serve and attack it.

The consistent first serve will also help you build your confidence in your serve and eventually you will be hitting the ball harder and getting the first serve in more effectively, maybe even serve a few aces.

Be consistent and cut down on the “out of control power” on your first serve and serve your way to Match Point, then finish it off with an ace!

Good Luck!

Savitar Star Players Juniors participating in the tennis program would be aware of the star card program. The Savitar Star System rewards players in our group lesson program for EFFORT, SKILL and SPORTMANSHIP during their tennis lessons. At the end of the Year players are awarded a certificate based on their achievements throughout the year, the star cards have become very popular amongst the players and we have further developed the card based on its success ready for next year to include different playing levels.

KLM JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS LEAGUE The Hollandse Club has over 20 juniors participating in this seasons competition. Its really great to see young players taking the next step from coaching lessons into competition.

Players entered vary from under 10s to under 16s.

Good Luck this season.

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SQUASH News REPORT BY PAUL ROBERTS Things didn’t start too well for us since the last report. We were hosted by the Singapore Cricket Club for the third annual Orange Bowl squash tournament and having won the first two years it seemed that their captain Nick was under mounting pressure to get things right this year or face the axe. So, we expected a tough event and they did not disappoint. Historically our lower grade players usually make the difference but at the halfway mark the score was 5-4 to the SCC with Wendell and Maureen winning through some tough matches.

Paul played a former World Squash Champion (no declaration of age group was given though!) and won with relative ease using the simple tactic of hitting it anywhere that his opponent wasn’t. Next up was Alan and even in the warm up it became apparent that he was playing a lady who was younger, fitter, better and certainly more attractive. This of course did not deter our Alan who used all the skills and finesse gained in his years in banking to pole axe the poor girl which ended up in hospital in need of surgery for her Achilles. So a victory there but a somewhat hollow one.

The Orange Bowl Winners Club (Alan doesn’t count)

the top of the Cosmo League having won every match thus far.

We are half way through the season and we are now of course considered the dark horse and other teams are doing everything they can to defeat us.

So what next, well, we have our inaugural annual competition with the Tanglin club in November which will surely be another hardly fought match. Our small club is gaining a reputation of fighting above our weight and having an excellent team spirit. We are gaining members continually as the word spreads about our team of misfits.

Alan’s Work is done – A win’s a win apparently

From here on in, it all started to collapse and we only won one more game by our effervescent Ross who rarely disappoints, unlike the rest. The turn of events was even more surprising given that our ringer, Robbie failed to win his match (perhaps his loyalty as an SSC member overrode his duty at the HC?).

So, a rather convincing thrashing for the SCC and a rather humbled HC. As normal, the SCC put on a wonderful spread and an excellent evening was had.

We then started our annual Cosmo and our dear club has not got the greatest of records in this competition’s 27 year history having never won it. We named our full quota of 25 players and with some cunning selections from captains Fred and James we won our first outing and have not looked back since. As we stand today, the Hollandse Club Squash Team is currently standing at 42 The Hollandse Club www.hollandseclub.org.sg

We also have our weekly training sessions on Tuesday evenings and themed night on Thursdays. Now, rather this meaning we all turn up dressed as certain film or historic characters, we arrange monthly competitions using a theme such as Europe vs the Rest of the World. We then of course have our socials on Saturday afternoons which is a great way for anyone interested in the sport to see what we have to offer.

We also have our Hollandse Club Racquet Championship to be held on the 27th October. The match between the Squash section and the Tennis section will involve matches in Squash, tennis and table tennis, with the winners be crowned the Hollandse Club Racquet Champions 2013.

As always, feel free to come down and join our motley crew on a Saturday afternoon between 14.00 – 17.00 or contact any of the names listed below; Daniel Gelinas: Daniel.Gelinas@sc.com Tel: 97254198 Paul Roberts: Roberts@alcotra.ch Tel: 848281793 Fred Saarloos: fredsaarloos@yahoo.com Tel: 96151144 Ross Stokes: mail@rossstokes.com Tel: 9752 6040

Hollandse Club Activities Contacts

CLASS DAY

TIME VENUE

INSTRUCTOR

CONTACT

Ann Yang

A Aerobics (Step)

Wednesday

0900 - 1000

Rotterdam

Aqua Aerobics

Monday

1100 - 1200

Swimming pool Marina

Aqua Spin

Friday

0900 - 1000

Swimming pool AquaSpin

9815 0239 6461 1159 9225 7310 9321 6200

Friday

1000 - 1100

Swimming pool AquaSpin

9321 6200

B Basketball (7 – 10 years)

Sunday

1000 - 1100

Multi Purpose

Bernard Williams

9437 6252

Bridge (Duplicate)

Tuesday

1930 - 2300

Amsterdam

Franciska Ho

6259 3864

Friday

0900 - 1230

Amsterdam

Franciska Ho

6259 3864

C Cardio Sculpt

Mon/Fri

0900 - 1000

Rotterdam

Ann Yang

9815 0239

D Domestic Helper Swimming

Tuesday

1100 - 1200

Swimming Pool Mauro Hernandez

9725 4198

H Hockey (Ladies)

Wednesday

2000 - 2100

CCAB

Clara Nieuwenhuijzen

8200 4783

Eveline van Aller

9146 5686

Hockey (Men)

Wednesday

2100 - 2200

CCAB

Egbert Abrahams

9235 4449

Hockey (Youth)

Tuesday

1900 - 2000

CCAB

Caroline Abrahams

9002 3632

Sunday

0900 - 1100

CCAB

Caroline Abrahams

9002 3632

J Judo (Children Beginners)

Monday

1600 - 1700

Rotterdam

Gerard Lim

9750 6305

Wednesday

1600 - 1700

Rotterdam

Gerard Lim

9750 6305

Wednesday

Rotterdam

Gerard Lim

9750 6305

Judo (Children Intermediate)

Friday

1700 - 1800 Youri 1700 - 1800

Rotterdam

Gerard Lim

9750 6305

Judo (7 years & under)

Saturday

0930 - 1030

Rotterdam

Gerard Lim

9750 6305

Judo (10 years & under)

Saturday

1030 - 1130

Rotterdam

Gerard Lim

9750 6305

Judo (10 years & above)

Saturday

1130 – 1230

Rotterdam

Gerard Lim

9750 6305

K Karate

Sunday

1630 - 1730

Rotterdam

Peter Robertson

9681 1927

Kickboxing (Mixed)

Tuesday

2000 - 2100

Rotterdam

Peter Robertson

9681 1927

Kickboxing (Ladies)

Wednesday

1030 - 1130

Rotterdam

Peter Robertson

9681 1927

Tuesday

1000 - 1130

Rotterdam

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6461 1151

M Moms & Tots

P Personal Training

Gym

Ashraf

8180 6610

Youri Kruse

9739 7610

Pilates

By Appointment Tuesday

1200 - 1300

Rotterdam

Ann Yang

9815 0239

Thursday

2000 - 2100

Rotterdam

Ann Yang

9815 0239

Prenatal Swimming

Monday

1200 - 1300

Swimming Pool Marina Stuppacher

S Soccer/Voetbal

Monday

1830 - 1900

Multi Purpose

Marilou Rubio

Squash (Junior Training)

Saturday

1200 - 1400

Squash court

Yeo Kiang Bee

8147 8059

Squash (Training)

Tuesday

1900 - 2100

Squash court

Daniel Gelinas

9725 4198

Squash (Ladies Social)

Wednesday

1900 - 2100

Squash court

Daniel Gelinas

9725 4198

Squash (Social)

Thursday

1900 - 2200

Squash court

Daniel Gelinas

Saturday

1400 - 1700

Squash court

Daniel Gelinas

Various

Swimming pool David Verlinde

9725 4198 6461 1159 9225 7310 9725 4198

Swimming Lessons/Competition Mon-Sat

9725 4198

T Taekwondo

Thursday

1700 – 1800

Rotterdam

Raymond Chin

9181 0827

Saturday

1500 - 1600

Rotterdam

Raymond Chin

9181 0827

Tennis (Ladies Social)

Monday

0900 - 1200

Tennis court

Maja

9750 7124

Tennis (Mixed Social)

Wednesday

1900 – 2100

Tennis court

Valdo David

9109 2856

Sunday

1600 – 1800

Tennis court

Valdo David

9109 2856

Tennis (Ladies Competition)

Friday

0900 - 1200

Tennis court

Natalie Grob

9272 0170

Tennis (Men’s Social)

Saturday

1400 - 1700

Tennis court

Patrice Plet

9833 4038

Tennis (Free Family Courts)

Sunday

0900 - 1200

Tennis court

Reception

6464 5225

Tennis Lessons (Savitar)

Mon-Sat

Various

Tennis court

Scott Johnston

9038 9348

Tennis Lessons (Mr Wee)

Mon-Sat

Various

Tennis court

Mr Wee

9673 4851

Water Polo (8 - 16yrs)

Thursdays

1800 - 1900

Swimming Pool David Verlinde

9725 4198

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Classes: Children Beginners & Children Intermediate Term Start Date: 12th August Term End Date: 11th December

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Classes: Ladies & Teens above 13 + Mixed Adults Term Start Date: 23rd August Term End Date: 13th December

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If you have specific questions about the class, please contact the respective instructor listed in the Activities Contacts page.

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Classes are pro-rated from time of joining.

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For new courses, you will receive a confirmation email three days before class starts to confirm the course is commencing.

If you have specific questions about the class, please contact the respective instructor listed in the Activities Contacts page.

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Library BOOKSHELF november / december 2013

S. McCoy “’De bakkersdochter’” In 1945 staat een ontsnapt Joods jongetje in Duitsland voor de stoep van Elsie. Ze opent de deur van de bakkerswinkel voor hem, en brengt daarmee alles wat ze liefheeft in gevaar. 60 jaar later wordt ze geinterviewd door Reba Adams, en wordt Elsie gedwongen de waarheid uit het verleden onder ogen te zien en de moed te vinden te vergeven.

A. Terpstra ‘Overmand’ De Nederlandse Amy wordt op haar vrijgezellenavond in Alaska ontvoerd.

Haar zus Kirsten, over voor de bruiloft, gaat met Leo, haar aanstaande zwager, op onderzoek uit en ontdekt gaandeweg dat Leo niet de man is die hij zegt te zijn. Wie is hij en wat houdt hij verborgen?

M. van Coolwijk ‘Meiden zijn gek op jongens en op geheimen’ Nikki krijgt geen aansluiting bij de meiden uit haar klas. Nikki laat zich echter niet kennen en bedenkt een bijzondere act voor het schoolfeest.

D. Miller ‘Nacht in Noorwegen’ Horowitz, 82 jaar, ongeduldig en onredelijk, is in Noorwegen op vakantie.Hier is hij getuige van de moord op een vrouw en redt hij haar zoontje. Om het kind te beschermen tegen de moordenaars, slaan ze samen op de vlucht. Wat hij niet doorheeft is dat de politie en ook de gangsters weten waar hij naar op weg is

H. Coben ‘Zes jaar’ Zes jaar geleden moest Jake toezien hoe Natalie met een ander trouwde. Zes jaar lang hield hij zich aan zijn belofte haar met rust te laten. Als hij leest dat Natalies echtgenoot is overleden, gaat hij naar de begrafenis. Maar de weduwe is niet Natalie. En Natalie blijkt al jaren door niemand te zijn gezien.

Jakes zoektocht naar de vrouw die zijn hart brak, brengt al snel zijn eigen leven in gevaar. .

J. Chorus ‘Beatrix’ Een portret van Beatrix vanaf haar jeugd tot en met de zware jaren. Uit tientallen gesprekken met betrokkenen komt een vrouw naar voren die in tegenspoed het uiterste van zichzelf en haar omgeving vraagt. Maar tegen welke prijs?

K. Hosseini “En uit de bergen kwam de echo” De 3 jarige Pari wordt noodgedwongen verkocht aan een rijk maar kinderloos echtpaar in Kabul. Dit zet een reeks gebeurtenissen in gang die een ontroerend en onthutsend beeld geven van de problemen waarmee mensen geconfronteerd worden.

L. Vekemans ‘Bruidsjurk uit Warschau “ Marlena woont op het Poolse platteland en als ze op een > > dag verliefd wordt, verandert haar leven radicaal. Wat volgt is een reis die haar van Warschau naar Nederland brengt en weer terug.

Een reis ook langs 3 mannen die ieder een grote invloed hebben op haar leven en die allemaal op hun eigen manier van haar houden

R.S.Meyers ‘Papieren kind’ Een ontroerend verhaal over 3 vrouwen die zich geconfronteerd zien met een kind van wie ze ieder op hun eigen manier gaan houden.

Een prachtige roman over liefde, leugens, moedergevoelens en het recht op een 2e kans.

J. Zwaan ‘Zeevonk’ Freya verruilt in de jaren zestig haar saaie leven in Bovenkarspel voor een avontuurlijk bestaan in Nieuw-Zeeland met Herman. Haar huwelijk wordt geen succes en ze verlaat man en kind om terug te gaan naar Nederland. Hier kan ze haar draai ook niet vinden en keert terug naar de Achille Lauro, een wereldberoemd cruiseschip.

P. Ness ‘Mes dat niet wijkt’ Prentissdorp herbergt een geheim dat zo verschrikkelijk is, dat Todd noodgedwongen op de vlucht moet slaan. ‘Een van de belangwekkendste young adultseries van de afgelopen jaren’, wordt verfilmd door de makers van de Hongerspelen en de Twilight Saga.

T. van Zanten ‘Supergelukkig’ Een komische en onthutsende roman over Bloemendaal, een dorp waar het alle dagen feest is en waar zelfs bij regen de zon nog schijnt.

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Year 8 at Australian International School Amelia and Max developing a Shakespeare podcast for their next Australian Curriculum English assessment.

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