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contents NOVEMBER – DECEMBER 2016

CLUB BUZZ 04 Keeping you updated on what’s trending in HomeTeamNS

TRENDING NOW 09 Are you mentally resilient?

Here’s a checklist!

COVER PHOTO WONG WEILIANG TALENT MODEL SGT (NS) FIRDAUS BIN ISMAIL

SHAPE UP 12 Core exercises for improving strength and stamina

HO! HO! HO!

We don't believe it either, but Christmas is really just around the corner! For the season, we bring you a host of special treats (p20) and cool green gift ideas for Christmas (p22). Also consider some fantastic home-catering delivery options (p14), but do continue to work those core muscle groups (p12). Check out the craziest foods that people around the world actually eat (p40)! Finally, check out our interviews with community engagement officers SGT (NS) Firdaus bin Ismail and SGT (NS) Lim Zi Yao (p4), and PM Lee's SGSecure message on staying safe. Merry Christmas!

The FRONTLINE Team

FOOD SPY 14 Home catering options for your year-end parties!

HOT STUFF 22 Green gift ideas for Christmas IN THE FORCE 23 What’s happening in MHA, SCDF and SPF

PROFILE 26 DAC (NS) Charles Ng and SGFPC

participants CPL (NS) Mohamad Sobrie & CPL (NSF) Lucas Phuang

ON THE EDGE 40 The most extreme of foods

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NOVEMBER – DECEMBER 2016

EDITORIAL ADVISORS PRESIDENT

Mr Desmond Lee

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Mr Hoong Wee Teck, SPF Commissioner

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Mr Jonathan Wan (Chairman), Mr Hisham Hasim, Mr Adrian Chye, Mr Jason Lim, Dr Jenson Goh, Mr David Yew, Mr Shabirin Ariffin

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MEMBERSHIP 16 Exclusive promotions and treats for all members

BIRTHDAY TREATS 18 Celebrate your special day with a host of exciting discounts!

AMAZING TREATZ 20 Be sure to catch our special deals in November and December!

WHAT’S ON 28 Workshops and special events at our four clubhouses

COURSES 38 Check out our huge range of fun classes for all ages

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R EA D Y F O R L I F E

How to plan if you’re not going to get married and have kids Here’s a quick guide to planning for the single life.

T E XT B Y PE N N Y H SIEH

YOU’VE MADE THE CALL: Follow no rules but your own, live a spectacular life, comfortably (let’s face it - kids are expensive), here are some things you should think about in order to keep your freedom and independence intact for the long haul. On tuition between 2012 and 2013, the average household spending on tuition is now S$79.90 per month, with many tuition centers charging rates as high as S$150 per month or more if they have “star tutors”. Before spending so much on tuition, evaluate if your child truly needs it. It is just as important to develop soft skills such as leadership, eloquence, and sportsmanship to be a rounded individual.

A PLACE TO CALL HOME

Being single and saddled with a mortgage in Singapore is no walk in the park. That said, if you see your property as a potentional longterm investment, adopt a healthy attitude early on. » Buy a unit that suits your lifestyle needs. If being in a more central location is important, you’ll have to consider a more modest pad. » Be prepared to sell your place (After the heavy stamp duty rates expire or the Minimum Occupancy Period has passed) if the market yields you a profit. Remember: Home is where you make it.

SATISFYING YOUR WANDERLUST

STAYING ON THE MOVE

While you only have to pay for one, travelling solo can be comparatively more expensive, given the popularity of two-to-go deals and family packages. But here’s what you can do: » Choose off-peak periods to travel. And book early for a good deal. » If travelling the world truly is your retirement dream, setting aside a sum of money each month towards a grand travel fund is much easier when you don’t have other major commitments in your life.

Singapore is by far the most expensive country to own a car. Take a good look at your schedule and your pay cheque, then honestly consider if you really need one. » Car-booking apps with economic options are so easily available these days. You can get around pretty quickly and not have to think about where park, at a fraction of a a conventional cab ride. » Trains not your thing? Try a bus.

Download one of the many public transport apps that let you plan your route. Just try going car-free for a month, and make a decision after.

BUILDING THAT FREEDOM FUND

If you’re supporting yourself with just one stream of income, you need to be prepared for the unfortunate chance it might suddenly be taken away. So: » Find out how much you need to live comfortably each month. Multiply number by six: That is how much you need in your Freedom Fund, which you will need when you’re in a pickle. » As a guide, if you put aside 15% of your monthly earnings, you can amass a comfortable fund in two to three years.

Or even faster with fund injections from bonuses and unexpected windfalls.

GROWING THAT STASH

Being single may allow you to grow your wealth faster than your peers with families.

(As long as you’re not spending it all every month.) » Aim for plans that suit your risk appetite to give you the best chance at gaining a steady passive income.

You should definitely speak to an » experienced financial planner to get you on the right track early.

For more ways to get you even more ready for your life ahead, visit www.manulife.com.sg

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SGT (NS) Firdaus bin Ismail discusses work–life balance as he juggles different roles – as an SGSecure trainer, a school teacher and a family man

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INTERVIEW HANNAH SEE, LLEWELLYN LOW PHOTO WONG WEILIANG

CALLS OF DUTY

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uring my National Service, I served in the Special Operations Command (SOC), a frontline unit of the Singapore Police Force specialising in serious cases of public disorder and emergency. In the two years, I learnt a lot about disaster management, riot control and crowd dispersal.

Recently, I joined SPF Training Command’s team of SGSecure trainers to train and educate SPF officers in communicating the SGSecure message to the community. Our target is to have at least one person trained in every household. Specifically, the officers must approach residents in a professional and tactful manner, so as not to cause panic.

The lessons must also be simple, such as the ‘Run, Hide, Tell’ drill, so that residents will remember what to do in an emergency.

As a civilian, I teach physical education full-time. It’s not as easy as it may seem!

Foremost, we must be proficient in the way we speak. The tone we use with a child who has just left kindergarten differs from that we adopt for a 12-year-old. The way I talk to colleagues as a senior teacher is also different. In the school, I’m also the disciplinarian. It can be challenging to project an authoritarian image as sometimes the children find it difficult to relax around me.

On the domestic front, my wife is understanding about my various responsibilities, and I also try to spend as much time with the family as I can. For example, if I’m scheduled for reservist duty in the following week, I make a conscious effort to be more present in the current week and also in the week after I return.

I have understanding bosses as well. The school sees reservist duty as an opportunity for me to hone my skills. The principal also knows that if he needs someone to educate the other teachers, he can mobilise me. I’m fortunate to have a good support network for my work endeavours!

INTERVIEW HANNAH SEE, LLEWELLYN LOW PHOTO SINGAPORE CIVIL DEFENCE FORCE

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SGT (NS) Lim Zi Yao speaks candidly about the challenges and importance of staying united

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am a trained Public Shelter and Resilience Unit (PSRU) officer. My unit, 301A Shelter Company, is responsible for converting Bartley MRT station into a bomb shelter if faced with an imminent threat. We are familiar with the procedures for a smooth and efficient conversion, including decontamination, blast door operations and shelter management.

In addition, we have roles in community engagement and community first response.

For example, we undertake door-to-door house visits during in-camp training to disseminate information on emergency

preparedness, such as household shelter management and fire safety. In a way, our reservist duties are a reminder that we should stay prepared and united at all times and that our roles are equally critical in times of crisis.

During my national service, I was a Public Education Instructor with the Public Affairs Branch of SCDF 3rd Division. My duties included conducting community outreach activities and Community Emergency Preparedness Programmes, which helped to hone my public communication skills.

In addition, my ability to speak several

languages, including Malay, helps me to reach a wider group of residents during the house visits.

My day job as a legal counsel has trained me to work collaboratively with the different parties involved in a legal dispute. The key in resolving a dispute is to consolidate all views and agree on the best way forward. These skills are fully transferable to PSRU, where people sometimes have their own views about some practices, even though standard operating procedures are in place. My role would then be to facilitate and consolidate the different viewpoints and facilitate team members in coming to an agreement on the best approach.

In our PSRU unit, we share such a strong bond that we treat every in-camp training like a family reunion. If our cohesiveness could be duplicated throughout Home Team, and even across Singapore, then the key aim of the SGSecure message – ‘staying united’ – would be fulfilled!

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STAY ALERT STAY UNITED STAY STRONG PM Lee officially launches SGSecure

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promote racial and religious harmony, so that they would stand united during an emergency.

PM Lee also unveiled the new SGSecure mobile app, a one-stop portal for members of the public to receive alerts during major emergencies, provide information to and seek assistance from the authorities, and download information on how the threat of terrorism can be mitigated.

The launch was attended by partner agencies, community and religious leaders, students, key participants of pilot SGSecure projects, as well as Home Team volunteers and National Service (NS) officers.

For more information, visit www.sgsecure.sg.

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rime Minister Lee Hsien Loong officially launched SGSecure on 24 September 2016 at the Singapore University of Technology and Design. The launch marks the first major milestone for the national movement, which aims to enhance awareness of the terrorism threat Singapore faces and to equip residents with the skills and knowledge to respond to an attack.

In his speech, PM Lee encouraged Singaporeans to be vigilant in deterring a terrorist attack, and to know what to do during and in the aftermath of an attack. He also stressed that individuals must strengthen social bonds and

SGSecure App: How to Use? The SGSecure mobile app is a one-stop counter-terror info portal for members of the public. To download the app, go to the Apple iOS app store or Google Play and search for ‘SGSecure’. No registration is required.

There are four tabs: Report, Emergency Call, Alerts and Get Ready.

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MAKING WAVES REAL Swim 2016 entices 110 swimmers with a new swim-and-run category

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he annual REAL Swim made a much-anticipated comeback on 20 August. Graced by HomeTeamNS Balestier Executive Chairman DAC (NS) Lionel Chai, PBM, the event saw 110 competitors across 12 divisions from SPF and SCDF competing in the new Sprint Biathlon category, comprising a 800m swim and 1km run. The Fun Swim, as usual, attracted swimmers of all ages. Over 250 NSmen and their children encouraged one another to complete a combined total of 50 laps in their own time. Everyone was also treated to a special performance by the Singapore Synchronised Swimming National Youth Team, and fun activities at various booths.

The champion of the Team category was the Police Coast Guard (PCG) Team 1. Said SC/SGT (NS) Lim Kai Xuan, “It’s the dedication and training that allowed us to win! We didn’t have the chance to meet and train, but we updated our own progress in the REAL Swim WhatsApp group. I’m definitely looking forward to more activities next year!”

Participants at the Bukit Batok clubhouse swimming pool

Team category champions from the Police Coast Guard

FIGHTING FIT Fitness Challenge 2016 presents new records

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eld on 1 October at the Choa Chu Kang Stadium, the annual HomeTeamNS Fitness Challenge saw participation from 11 divisions across the Home Team forces. The event was graced

by Mr Eric Yap, HomeTeamNS Vice President and Commissioner SCDF. For the first time, 12 NSmen volunteers from HomeTeamNS’s Management and Executive Committees competed in the 4x800m relay run, with the Bukit Batok Executive Committee emerging as the victors. Proving to be the fittest among the very fit, PROCOM was the overall champion of Fitness Challenge 2016.

Fitness Challenge 2016 participants on their final lap

ROLL-OF-HONOURS Overall Champion

PROCOM NSmen Team Category

NSF Team Category

Champion

A Division

1st Division

1st Runner-Up

PROCOM

NSTI

2nd Runner-Up

TRACOM

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WEEKEND BONDING Treats for all at Fun.Fit.Fiesta

President Desmond Lee giving the opening address at AGM2016

NSmen buddies having fun at Fun.Fit.Fiesta’s photo booth

NEW HOMETEAMNS CLUBHOUSE IN TAMPINES!

Check out all that’s happening at the brand-new HomeTeamNS Tampines!

Full details in What’s On, p34

Clip ’n Climb: Singapore’s first indoor climbing wall meets theme park

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Laser Quest Tampines brings a new modern-combat theme with 10 hyper-specialised missions

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ver 3,500 HomeTeamNS members, friends and families participated in Fun.Fit.Fiesta at HomeTeamNS Bukit Batok on 8–9 October. The Open House weekend offered a wide variety of activities, including workshops, exhibitions and fitness trials. The main highlights – movie screenings, instant photo booths and USAR K9 Dog Show – drew a lot of attention and participation. Free health, dental and skin screenings were also provided at the Healthy Lifestyle Village.

Jointly-held was the HomeTeamNS 12th Annual General Meeting, where close to 200 HomeTeamNS members gathered to hear about HomeTeamNS achievements in the past financial year and exciting plans in the pipeline. Members may log-in to www.HomeTeamNS.sg to view the Annual Report.

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WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH Mental strength is the difference between conqueror and conquered

[I]F AN ATTACK OCCURS, WE HAVE TO PREPARE SINGAPOREANS WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL AND OTHER SKILLS, TO COME TOGETHER AND EMERGE STRONGER,” said Minister K. Shanmugam in the face of terror threats here. He’s talking about mental resilience.

Here’s how you build it in five ways!

Be A Victor

He was born limbless and even his mother wouldn’t look at him at first. At 10, depression almost drove him to suicide. For love of his parents, he chose life instead – and thrived. Today NICK VUJICIC is a renowned motivational speaker, bestselling author and proud father of two children.

Adapt To Change

Born with muscular dystrophy, YIP PIN XIU started using a wheelchair at 11. By 12, she was swimming competitively. When no longer able to kick, she switched to the backstroke. At the Rio Paralympics, she secured two gold medals. “It was really just a lot of mental strength to go my fastest ever.”

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Focus On Long-Term Goals

His parents sold their home to finance his dream. He left home at 14 to train abroad. He kept his head in the water, his eye on the prize.

At the Rio Olympics, JOSEPH SCHOOLING finally beat Michael Phelps in the pool and made Singapore’s first Olympic Gold a reality.

Take Control

His first manuscript was rejected by 30 publishers. Told his writing style would never sell, he binned it. His wife retrieved it and he kept writing.

Today STEPHEN KING has sold over 350 million books and spawned iconic movies and TV shows. The manuscript he threw away? It was Carrie.

Define Your Own Future

She grew up dirt poor. She was repeatedly molested as a child and raped at 9. At 14 she gave birth to a boy, who died shortly after. She refused to be controlled by her horrific past. Today OPRAH WINFREY helms a media empire worth $2.9 billion.

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DEDICATED PROTECTORS Meet two everyday heroes with a passion for security

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nspired by his brother-inlaw’s anecdotes of his time in the Singapore Police Force (SPF), PC (APF) Ammar Bin Abdul Rahman has always aspired to work in the security line. He recalled a memorable story where his brother-in-law detained a wanted man during one of his patrols and had to pull out his weapon in an act of defence.

PC (APF) Ammar’s passion for security grew when he served his National Service (NS) in SPF’s Public Transport Security Command (TransCom), where his job was to deter crime and detect potential terrorist threats on the MRT. He recounted a time when he even had to chase an illegal immigrant from Farrer Park to Little India. His zeal for upholding justice never waned, and he wanted to join a law enforcement career despite having a NITEC in Automotive Technology.

Soon after his Operationally Ready Date (ORD), PC (APF) Ammar chanced upon an online AETOS advertisement for Auxiliary Police Officers (APOs) and hasn’t looked back since.

Importance of an APO Today, PC (APF) Ammar is part of a team deployed at Woodlands Checkpoint, armed with the responsibility of keeping our borders safe.

“We are the first and last line of defence,” says PC (APF) Ammar. “APOs screen people who come into our country – if the entry process isn’t done correctly, it could lead to detrimental consequences. In addition, if criminals want to leave the country, we, as the last line of defence, must stop them.”

As an APO, his daily duties include traffic control and area patrol, as well as people, vehicle and bag checks. “In this line of work, one must have an open mindset. It should never be about the money, because you’re talking about our national security here. We have to diligently uphold our duties and maintain our professionalism when donning the uniform.”

With a stable career and a high gross monthly salary, PC (APF) Ammar plans to save up and take a diploma in security management or police studies at a local polytechnic in the future.

ell-mannered, cheerful and confident. These adjectives were certainly not what one would have used to describe PC (APF) Daniel Peh before he started NS in 2007.

“I was once a rebellious gold-haired paikia who only knew how to get into fights.

I even ponteng some of my ‘O’-level exams, simply because I didn’t feel like it,” says PC (APF) Daniel, laughing.

As he did not have a full ‘O’-level certificate, he took on odd jobs at various supermarkets and fast-food outlets. However, the jobs lasted for only a month or so, as he often got fired for arriving late for work or for not turning up at all.

“It was only when my parents started ignoring me that I realised that my actions had really disappointed my loved ones,” says PC (APF) Daniel. “I decided that I needed to turn my life around and enlisted myself in the army earlier, at 17 years old. NS was a life-changing experience as it not only built confidence but also instilled the value of discipline in me.”

advised PC (APF) Daniel to consider AETOS as a career choice. Today, he celebrates two years with AETOS, the longest job that he has ever held.

“AETOS is committed to protecting both lives and property. We are often the first and last lines of defence for our borders,” says PC (APF) Daniel proudly. “My current role as a traffic marshal means that I attend to accidents on all major expressways. Despite the dangers of the job, I find it very meaningful and fulfilling when I get a chance to render assistance to those in need.

“AETOS offers me the job stability that I need. Including allowances, I usually take home more than $3,000. With this regular income, I hope to further my studies in business management and to take up more responsibilities in the organisation in the future. I’m glad that I’ve finally found something worthwhile to do.”

Passion for Helping Others In 2014, he met a friend, an AETOS Auxiliary Police Officer (APO), at the immigration checkpoint. After hearing about his interest in a uniformed career, his friend

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Ramp up your stamina and beef up your core muscles to tackle your favourite sport head on SHOULDERS ABS

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DUMBBELL SHOULDER PRESS

Hold a dumbbell in each hand over your shoulders, with palms facing out and elbows pointing out to the side at shoulder height. Raise the dumbbells up past your head until elbows are straight, ensuring dumbbells do not touch each other. Slowly lower dumbbells until they almost touch your shoulders. Work up to 15 reps.

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ARMS CARDIO

Place two dumbbells on the floor about shoulder-width apart. Lay on the floor in the up position of a pushup, with each hand on one weight. Pull one weight up towards the side of your body while balancing your weight on your other hand and feet. Hold for one second at the top and return the weight slowly to the starting position. Repeat with the other side. Work up to 25 reps on each side.

MED BALL SLAMS

Stand with feet more than shoulder-width apart, knees bent and weight in the balls of your feet. Grab the med ball and press overhead. Slam the ball on the floor with full force. Catch ball when it bounces back up. Repeat from the beginning, working up to 5 sets of 20 reps.

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RENEGADE ROWS

WHAT OUR GYM TRAINER SAYS KNEELING HIP FLEXOR STRETCH

Kneel on the floor. Step one foot forward so one of your feet is on the ground and the opposite knee remains on the ground.

Slowly thrust your hips forward, until you feel a stretch in your hip. Hold for 20 seconds. Switch legs and perform the stretch again. Work up to 8 reps on each side, alternating left and right sides.

“Hydrate before, during and after exercise. Warm up adequately. Do a 10-minute brisk walk, then static and dynamic stretches. To fully activate core muscles and improve stamina, do functional movements and add weights. End your workout with slow, concentrated stretches.�

JAMAL BIN MOIDEEN, 42 Fitness Workz Gym Trainer

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CALVES Stand with arms extended out in front.

Lift one leg and extend straight in front, as high as possible, balancing your weight on the other leg. Squat down as far as possible, keeping the extended leg off the floor. Keep your back straight and the supporting knee and foot both pointed straight ahead. Raise body up again until supporting leg is straight.

Switch legs and repeat with the other side. Start with one rep for each side and work up to 6 reps per side.

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NO COOK? GOT PARTY? Why slave in the kitchen for your next meal or year-end shindig when help is just a click away?

FORTUNE FOOD MUST-TRY: DIY Popiah Like rolling up your sleeves and getting involved with your food? Fortune Food specialises in DIY Popiah, Laksa, Asam Koro Bun and hot favourites kueh pie ti and muah chee. All ingredients needed for a rollicking home party are included in the DIY set (set up and cutlery are not provided). Delivery is island-wide, subject to a minimum order of $70; the charges depend on location and may be higher during Chinese New Year. All food is halal certified. DIY party sets range from $24–$43. fortunefood.sg CALL 6243-2118 OPEN Daily, 10am–5.30pm 14

MUST-TRY: Live stations Whether you’re hosting for 10 or an entire organisation, this one-stop online portal has over 160 caterers. Year-end festive menus start from $10.80/pax, and include turkey, roast meats and log cake.

Most caterers offer full buffet setup with skirted tables, food warmers and themed decor. Some also offer live stations, i.e. chefs prepare and serve food like carved roasts, laksa and prata. Delivery charges usually start at $50 per order for full setup. Most caterers deliver island-wide and surcharges apply for areas like Tuas, Sentosa, the CBD and shopping malls. foodline.sg CALL 6100-0029

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MUST-TRY: Barbecue Buffet Good food is a given at Des Kitchen, but they go a step further with their visuallystriking food displays. Halal-certified menus cater to regular or themed festive parties. Packages range from $6.90/ pax for Value Buffet to $35+/pax for International Buffet. The Barbecue Buffet, starting from $14+/pax, is an unusual option. Delivery is island-wide. Charges vary by location with a surcharge of $20 for Sentosa, Jurong Island and Tuas, and $10 for the CBD area. Minimum orders vary according to the value of the menu. deskitchen.com.sg CALL 6659-0600 OPEN Daily, 8am onwards

MUST-TRY: Grilled Ribeye Fancy a fat, juicy steak but don’t want to make the trip downtown? Just order online. Before you know it, you’ll be tucking into Grilled Ribeye in Black Pepper or Brown Sauce ($15.90+) with fresh veggies and creamy mashed potato, or Aussie-style Fish & Chips ($15.90+) with refreshing apple and peach salad. Food is halal certified and delivery charges vary from $4–$10 depending on location.

They deliver island-wide but require a minimum order of $40. madjackcafe.com CALL 6846-8231 OPEN Daily, 11.30am–9pm

MUST-TRY: Roast Baby Lamb In addition to the usual menus, Delizio offers Indian and Turkish buffets and live stations, with chefs preparing carved roasts, prata, popiah, satay and more.

Recommended dishes are Thai Papaya Salad, Roast Baby Lamb, Laksa and Cereal Prawns. Packages start from $5+/pax for high tea and $9.90+/pax for mini Asian buffet. The baby shower package costs $13.80+/pax. Minimum orders vary across packages. Delivery (island-wide) charges start at $30+ and are waived for orders above $700. Live-station setup costs $300+ per stall. www.deliziocatering.com CALL 8338-1177 OPEN Mon-Fri, 9am–6pm FRONTLINE 15

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Join us as we celebrate our Home Team NSmen’s contributions and bond with them over fun, food and a magical movie!

Members get 10 chances to win HomeTeamNS Grand Lucky Draw 2017 prize worth more than $60,000!

Also rejoice with recipients of the Children’s Education Awards 2016, who will be receiving their awards from Guest-of-Honour Mr Desmond Lee, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs & Ministry of National Development, and President of HomeTeamNS.

19 Nov (Sat), 2–6pm

Suntec City Mall, North Atrium Register at www.hometeamns.sg

birthday treats

IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY! Enjoy exclusive treats during your special month

$10 for any fitness classes during birthday month for first-timers

Promo price of $8 for 1 yoga class (U.P. $35)

For details, visit www.HomeTeamNS.sg

Buy one get one FREE for Paradox Omegas product, while stocks last

Stay a minimum of 2 consecutive nights during your birthday month and enjoy FREE set lunch for 2 at TIIGO Restaurant

70% off selected facial treatments

Additional 5% off total bill

$300 off StarWater Ionizer Star 5 (U.P. $2,488) & Star 7 (U.P. $2,788)

15% off published rates during birthday month

2 complimentary free-flow drinks with purchase of 2 main courses

10% off the final bill

FREE glass of apple tea with every purchase of ottoman shish platter

25% off total bill and FREE Brownie Divine worth $8.90 with a minimum spend of $100 on a la carte menu

20% off regular items

20% off regular items

Waiver of first-time general consultation fee ($20-50). Promo price of $65 for scaling and polishing (U.P. $75-120) for first-timers NE W

Complimentary PROLight+ Skin Therapy & Hi-Precision Skin Diagnosis or InfraRed Light Therapy & Hi-Precision BF Body Diagnosis

Complimentary Activ+ Derma Reveal Skin Therapy & Hi-Precision DermaMap Skin Diagnosis worth $185 NE W

FREE first 100g of frozen yogurt

30% off Signature Series Engine Oil

KuCina italian restaurant

Two FREE hot teh tarik with purchase of tandoori platter for two

1 FREE Kucina dessert of choice when you spend min $20 nett

10% off total bill for lunch daily.

Inclusive of dinner on Tue, Wed and Thu

$200 for 2-hour indoor studio photoshoot (U.P. $450)

FREE 1-hour prawning worth $20 with any purchase of prawning hour at any Hai Bin prawning outlet

20% off regular items

Terms & Conditions: All offers are valid only during members’ birthday month. Members to present valid HomeTeamNS membership card and NRIC prior to payment to enjoy these offers.

For any enquiries or more information, visit www.HomeTeamNS.sg or call our membership services hotline: 6708-6600. All information is correct at time of print.

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Deals for Corporate Individual Scheme

NSF enjoy FREE data.

Exclusive for Corporate Individual Scheme customers.

Present your NSF pass to enjoy benefits worth $600 when you sign up to a 2-year 4G 3 or 4G 4 plan:

FREE extra 3GB per month for 24 months

3GB

24-month Caller Number Display and International Roaming 20% OFF

20% off monthly subscription

Exclusive handset discounts

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Unlimited SMS/MMS

Sign up at our StarHub Shops today!

Promotion is valid up to 31st Dec 2016 (unless otherwise stated) at all StarHub shops. Other Terms and Conditions apply. Full Terms & Conditions are at www.starhub.com

Central Bugis Junction #01-83/84 Marina Bay Link Mall #B2-12 Plaza Singapura #01-36

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PHILIPS CARNIVAL SALE

18 Nov, 3–9pm & 19–20 Nov, 9am–7pm Enjoy up to 60% savings on a wide range of Philips products!

622 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh Terms and conditions

• Valid only during the Philips Carnival Sale (18–20 Nov), while stocks last.

• Other terms and conditions apply.

• HomeTeamNS is not an agent of the merchant. Any dispute regarding the quality or service standard must be resolved directly with the respective merchants

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EUROPACE WAREHOUSE SALE

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PERFETTO CAFÉ

Enjoy 1-for-1 main course: pick from ‘Main Course’ and ‘Burgers & Pastas’ menus. Reservation required via perfettocafe.com.sg/reservations, minimum 2 diners.

11 Bussorah Street 6707-3413 perfettocafe.com.sg Terms and conditions

• • • • •

Valid till 31 Aug 2017 Complimentary main course to be of equal or lower value Limited to single redemption, per table, per bill, per reservation One redemption per male customer Applicable for full payment charged in a single receipt to your HomeTeamNS-PAssion-POSB Debit Card • For general promotional terms and conditons, see dbs.com.sg/dbscardstnc

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1–2 Dec, 10am–8pm & 3–4 Dec, 10am–6pm Enjoy up to 80% savings off a wide range of EuropAce home appliances!

Members enjoy exclusive pricing for selected items. Take part in the EuropAce 25th Anniversary Lucky Draw with every $50 spent, and stand a chance to win a MercedesBenz car!

10 Changi South Street 3, #06-01 www.europace.com.sg Terms and conditions

• Valid only during the EuropAce Warehouse Sale (1–4 Dec), while stocks last • Full payment must be made on all transactions for lucky draw eligibility • Not available at other outlets • EuropAce reserves the right to alter the terms and conditions without prior notice

All promotions are valid from 1 November to 31 December 2016, unless otherwise stated. Members must present valid HomeTeamNS membership card and NRIC prior to payment to enjoy these offers. Other terms and conditions apply. Please check with participating merchants or call the HomeTeamNS membership services hotline at 6708-6600 for any enquiries. Information is correct at the time of printing. For more information, visit www.HomeTeamNS.sg.

BODY CONTOUR PREMIER

$68 for a choice of: • 1 TCM CleanSlim needleless acupuncture treatment (U.P. $488) + 1 slimming patch or stem slimming concentrate (U.P. $88), OR • 1 Murad signature facial (U.P. $488) + 1 Microderma needleless instant eye lift (U.P. $150), OR • 60-min body massage (U.P. $180) + 1 shoulder/neck gua sha + ba guan (U.P. $120)

SGDRIVERS

Insure with SGDrivers to enjoy Happy SGDrivers member privileges: • $30 NTUC voucher • $50 servicing voucher • $80 + $50 in-car camera vouchers • 24/7 breakdown & accident helpline support (Singapore & Johor Bahru) • Free breakdown towing (basic) • Members’ rate for battery & tyres rescue • Up to 10% discount at SGDrivers island-wide authorised garages Insurance not due for renewal?

Wish to enjoy SGDrivers emergency support? Register as Friends of SGDrivers to enjoy these privileges: • $50 servicing voucher • Free car points check (U.P. $30) • 24/7 breakdown & accident helpline support (Singapore & Johor Bahru)

Complimentary services: • Chiropractic spinal scan (Physiomed), OR • Aesthetic consultation + $200 Uber Aesthetic cash voucher, OR • Murad 15-min Age Defence facial service (worth $90) • 20% off MuradSpace product voucher

BABIESTEPS

40% off Haakaa Silicone Breast Pump. This 100% medical-grade, eco-friendly and easy-to-use silicone breast pump fits into all handbags and baby bags. For longdistance travel, plane or car rides, and family events.

67 Ubi Road 1, Oxley Bizhub #09-09 6396-3638 babiesteps.com facebook.com/BabiestepsSingapore Terms and conditions

• Payment by cash only • Only applicable for purchases from Babiesteps office or online at babiesteps.com, with coupon code HTNS • Present HomeTeamNS card for redemption at Babiesteps office, Mon– Fri, 9am–6pm. Avoid lunchtime: 12–2pm

Terms and conditions

• One redemption per customer, while stocks last • By appointment only and subject to availability. Call 6841-1141 and quote HTB570. Valid till 31 Dec 2017 • For first-time customers or customers who have not visited Body Contour Premier in the past 12 months • Must be 21 years and above • Not to be combined with other promotions • Not exchangeable for cash, kind or other products or services • Customers are required to sign GWH consent form prior to redemption • Body Contour Premier reserves the right to vary the terms and conditions of this promotion without prior notice. Read details at www.hometeamns.sg/pages/ body-contour-premier.aspx

AROMIN INTERNATIONAL

Receive 1 FREE bottle when you purchase 4 bottles of LeBAO 100% old ginger powder. Improves digestion and blood circulation, relieves fatigue, clears wind, controls diabetes, reduces arthritis and cholesterol. Call to place an order.

300 Tampines Avenue 5 #09-02 Tampines Junction 6782-3665 aromininternational@yahoo.com.sg Terms and conditions

• Valid till 31 Dec 2016 • Delivery charges may apply

6100-1933 www.sgdrivers.com.sg www.facebook.com/sgdrivers

EYECARE 247

Enjoy 1-for-1 for a comprehensive eye examination in the comfort of your home! Singapore’s first mobile eye-care practitioner examines your vision plus the external and internal structures of your eyes to detect early stages of eye and other chronic diseases. Package includes a pair of spectacles and high-index lenses worth $258! Add only $150/pax for each additional family member to enjoy the same benefits.

9847-7446 eyecare247.co Terms and conditions

• Valid until 31 Dec • To make an appointment, call 9847-7446 or email enquiry@eyecare247.co Open 8am–10pm daily • Top-up applicable for spectacles and lenses out of the selected range • Spectacles in the package can be exchanged for another comprehensive eye examination during the same appointment

WING YAP MOTOR

Buy 3 + 1 ENEOS Engine Oil at $49.90 (U.P. $67.60). 15% off ENEOS Engine Oil. View details on www. hometeamns.sg/pages/wing-yapmotor.aspx.

Head office: 627 Balestier Road 6251-9167 Branch offices: 615 Balestier Road 6256-0902; 4003 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10, Industrial Park 1 #01-114 6456-0018 Terms and conditions

• Discount not applicable with other promotions or discounts • Promotion is valid at all Wing Yap Motor branches • Valid till 31 Aug 2017

Terms and conditions

• $30 NTUC voucher strictly for HomeTeamNS members insured with SGDrivers • Free breakdown towing strictly for Happy SGDrivers members for basic towing in Singapore. Subsidised rates apply for special towing • SGDrivers Pte Ltd reserves the right to change privileges and promotions without prior notice

FURAMA CITY CENTRE

Enjoy 1-for-1 lunch and dinner buffet. Lunch: $53.80++ (adult), $28.80++ (child); Dinner: $65.80++ (adult), $28.80++ (child).

60 Eu Tong Seng Street 6531-5366 furama.com/citycentre/dining Terms and conditions

• Valid till 30 Dec 2016 • Valid for max 10 diners per bill, per table • Applicable for full payment charged in a single receipt to your HomeTeamNS-PAssion-POSB Debit Card • Child from 5–11 years

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hot stuff

SING GREEN AND LOW

This holiday season, go for eco-friendly and low-tech gifts

I Heart Guts Plush Organs

Bananagrams Anagram Game

A fast and furiously fun game comprising letter tiles in a portable banana-shaped pouch. Perfect for kids from ‘7 to 107 years-old’ and can be played by 2 to 8 players. The objective is to arrange tiles into a grid of connected words faster than your opponents. $35.90. mytoyshop.com.sg

These adorable plush organs give ‘get well’ cards a kick up the pants and are the perfect holiday gift.

The plushies run the gamut of human organs and inject great fun into normally unmentionable human bits and pieces. $16.40–$27.30. iheartguts.com

Makey Makey Invention Kit

Handsome Co. Taxi Wallet

Made using discarded vinyl upholstery from Hong Kong’s taxis, these striking wallets are a native product. The edgy design and durability will please the man in your life, and who doesn’t love a gift that keeps on giving? $70.50. handsomeco.com

This electronic invention kit allows users to turn anything into touchpads for the computer and combine them with the Internet. Comprising a circuit board, alligator clips and a USB cable, it works with almost any computer app or webpage. $69.50. robot-r-us.com

An adorable 26-piece puzzle made from sustainable rubberwood and decorated with eyecatching, non-toxic, child-safe stains. It features one animal per letter in the alphabet. Toddlers will also develop fine motor, cognitive and problem-solving skills as they figure out how the chunky pieces fit and interlock. $47.60. beginagaintoys.com

WORDS DENISE FLETCHER

BeginAgain Rubberwood Animal Puzzle

in the force

PLAYING A PART IN SECURING SINGAPORE AND OUR WAY OF LIFE

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volunteer as a Fire Safety Enforcement Officer with the Singapore Civil Defence Force’s Civil Defence Auxiliary Unit. In early September, I also took on SGSecure duties to share, with HDB residents, ways in which to respond to threats of terrorism in the country.

During our SGSecure training, we were introduced to the key SGSecure components. We also learnt how to engage the public professionally, especially during our door-to-door house visits. I have since attended two rounds of house visits and spoken to about 200 families.

During these visits, we explain that the SGSecure movement is about staying alert, united and strong against terrorist threats. We also share ‘Run, Hide, Tell’ videos, which show residents what they should do in an attack, and ‘Press, Tie and Tell’ videos, which show how they can use improvised first-aid skills to help the injured. In addition, we tell residents about useful mobile apps, such as SGSecure, Police@SG and myResponder, which can be downloaded

for free from iTunes or Google Play.

Generally, the public understands that a terrorist attack can happen in Singapore.

Most of the residents agree they should be vigilant and must know how to prevent an attack and what to do when it happens. This understanding is important because the Home Team’s resources are limited. The latency between an attack and the Home Team’s response is

crucial. With more people prepared for an emergency, an attack may result in fewer fatalities.

In addition, a resilient and harmonious community will help us get back on our feet more quickly after a crisis. And, most importantly, the fact that Singaporeans are strongly united will also serve as a deterrent against future attacks.

Our Home Team Volunteers are made up of people from all walks of life, coming together to fulfill an extraordinary mission: to keep Singapore safe and secure.

Sign up as a Home Team Volunteer today. Visit www.htv.gov.sg for more information on the various volunteering opportunities with Home Team.

To educate the residents about what they can do to protect themselves during a terror attack, Fire Safety Enforcement Officer Cpl (V) Mhd Syaheer goes house-to-house to share about SGSecure advisories and skills

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WORDS DENISE LEE PHOTOS MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

HOME TEAM VOLUNTEER NETWORK

in the force

Formula One: Security First

ProCom officers ensured that the 2016 Singapore Grand Prix was safe for all

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WORDS LTC (NS) DENNIS GAY, COMMANDER, 31 PUBLIC SHELTER & RESILIENCE UNIT

he Protective Security Command (ProCom) is a new specialist unit commissioned on 8 July 2016 amidst an evolving security landscape.

Regarded as the leading SPF unit in Protective Security, ProCom fulfills three key security functions: protection of installations, strategic location protection, and events security.

At the recent Singapore Grand Prix, an annual race on the Formula One World Drivers’ Championship (WDC) calendar, Protective Security Command (ProCom) officers were deployed to do

crowd control, guard access control points and watch for suspicious activity.

In one instance, ProCom trooper NSPI Sean Saw Jun Kyle noticed two persons behaving suspiciously at a restricted area. The male subject was acting as a lookout while his female companion attempted to enter using someone else’s pass. The ProCom officers demonstrated their alertness, commitment and professionalism in responding swiftly to detain the duo and to establish the facts through a skillful interview. The subjects were then

handed over to the Duty Investigation Officer (IO) for further investigation.

Said NSPI Sean Saw: “This deployment was a good experience for me. I was able to gain hands-on experience in dealing with a massive crowd and leading a team of PNS officers to conduct patrols in the various sectors, looking out for suspicious persons and items that could compromise the safety of members of the public and the event. It might seem like just another deployment, but through my work, I am serving members of the public.”

ProCom officers on duty at the 2016 Grand Prix Championship

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profile spf

Driving Passion DAC (NS) Charles Ng was one of four HomeTeamNS personnel invited to the 2016 Singapore Grand Prix

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I’ve just extended my service through the Voluntary Extension Scheme. My new role encompasses mentoring NS leaders and exploring ways to involve PNSmen beyond their NS recalls in the recently launched SGSecure Movement.

Interestingly, I am so involved in my PNS duties that I’m often teased about NS being like my second full-time job.

Balancing the different aspects of my life is all about prioritisation and time management. I must credit my employer and colleagues, who are very accommodating, for allowing me the flexibility to balance and fulfil my work and PNS responsibilities.

I also have a supportive family who sees the value of my NS contributions.

However, I do make it a point to be with my son whenever he participates in or

travels for his bowling competitions.

I want to make a difference in the areas I am passionate about, and where I can offer my expertise and also give back to society. A quote I cherish: Never get tired of doing little things for others.

Sometimes, these little things occupy the biggest parts of their hearts.

DAC (NS) CHARLES NG KOK WEE, 53 FORMER NS COMMANDER, ‘F’ DIVISION Home Team NSman of the Year 2012, National Day Long Service Medal (Police) 2011, Commissioner of Police Commendation 2012 Chief Financial Officer, Club 21 Pte Ltd

INTERVIEW O THIAM CHIN

was invited to this year’s F1 race as recognition for my contributions to the HomeTeamNS. One of my key achievements is leading the team that worked on the long-term strategic PNS masterplan. The goal is to better utilise PNS resources in meeting increasing SPF operational requirements in the present heightened security climate. In 2012, I was also part of the team that helped put together and present the HomeTeamNS Clubhouse Infrastructure Transformation Plan.

I’ve attended every F1 Singapore Grand Prix since 2008, albeit in different capacities: police deployment in 2008 and 2009, and as a host for corporate guests in the other years. At this year’s F1 event, I had the opportunity to be in the company of three fellow officers: Wen Ting (CO, Pasir Ris NPC), Mark Chow (Head VSC, Delta Division) and Rahman Abrahim (Staff Officer, PNSD). We got a close-up view of the race track and the rare opportunity to mingle with some Cabinet Ministers, who gave us memorable words of encouragement and appreciation.

NS has taught me to lead with compassion, to listen and to be a better and more effective communicator, and also to be flexible in adapting to changing scenarios. These qualities certainly apply in my role as the CFO of a luxury retailer and lifestyle company.

profile scdf

SINGAPORE–GLOBAL FIREFIGHTERS & PARAMEDICS CHALLENGE

The Singapore–Global Firefighters & Paramedics Challenge (SGFPC) is SCDF’s annual signature event where emergency responders from Singapore and around the world pit their skills and strength against one another in a series of realistic rescue, firefighting and medical scenarios. In the Singapore Challenge, the Divisions will compete against one another in four team-based challenges.

We meet two of the participants

A RACE AGAINST TIME Drawing on his experience as a firefighter, CPL (NS) Mohamad Sobrie was part of the winning team in last year’s Confined Space Challenge

GRACE UNDER PRESSURE

INTERVIEWS O THIAM CHIN, DENISE FLETCHER

CPL (NSF) Lucas Phuang gears up for his first participation at the SGFPC

CPL (NSF) LUCAS PHUANG BO RONG, 20 Emergency Medical Technician, Ang Mo Kio Fire Station

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’m currently doing my National Service in the SCDF as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). As an EMT, I assist the paramedics to provide pre-hospital care to the public. We must remain calm and tactful when dealing with patients and distressed relatives.

We have to reassure them, administer emergency aid and ensure their safety.

At the upcoming SGFPC, I will need to work as a team with my ambulance crew in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Challenge.

The Challenge involves performing spinal management and Patient Assessment Model (PAM) for a victim who has fallen from height. I will be training intensively with my paramedic and EMT (regular) to perfect our skills and build our team dynamics. It is my first time participating and I certainly feel nervous. However, I am honoured to be representing my Division, and I will strive to do my mentor and colleagues proud. I hope our family and friends will support the firefighters and EMS personnel on 12 November!

SINGAPORE–GLOBAL FIREFIGHTERS AND PARAMEDICS CHALLENGE & LIFESAVERS’ CONNECT 2016

When: 11–13 Nov 2016, 11am–7pm Where: Singapore Expo Halls 2 & 3 Free Admission

CPL (NS) MOHAMAD SOBRIE BIN ABDUL RAZAK, 30 Firefighter, 31 Fire Station (Yishun) Application Specialist, Research Support Centre, A*STAR Biomedical Sciences Institutes

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participated in the Confined Space Challenge at the Singapore–Global Firefighters & Paramedics Challenge (SGFPC) last year, and I’m looking forward to taking part again this November.

The challenge involves penetrating a metal slab using a battery-operated spreader cutter, setting up an A-frame tripod stand and using a Rollgliss rescue kit to lower the casualty. These are no easy feats, but it is the spirit of fun and competition that spurs my team and me to train hard and participate again. We hope family and friends will come down to SGFPC to support us!

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BALESTIER CLUBHOUSE

WHEN 3 Dec (Sat), 10am–5pm WHERE Lobby, Swimming Pool, Multi-Purpose Hall ENQUIRIES enquiries_balestier@hometeamns.sg, 6708-6641/639

FEES Free

Complimentary ice lollies, free-flow popcorn and kacang puteh , face painting, photo booth and inflatables, water carnival and free trials for selected courses. Catch Santa and have your photo taken and printed between 6pm and 7pm. Stand a chance to win fantastic prizes worth more than $200 by filling in our feedback form. Winner must be present at the lucky draw at 7pm. Goodie bags for the first 50 members, starting at 5.30pm.

LEATHER CRAFTING (BY J ARTISAN) WHEN 10 Dec (Sat), 4–6pm WHERE Function Room 1 FEES $33 (member), $36 (SAFRA/PA), $40 (guest) ENQUIRIES 6708-6641/639 enquiries_balestier@hometeamns.sg Craft your own coin pouch from leather using fundamental techniques, including cutting, skiving and sewing.

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SINGAPORE FOAM ARCHERY LEAGUE (CO-ORGANISED BY HOMETEAMNSJOM) WHEN 25–26 Mar 2017 (Sat/Sun), 9am–6pm WHERE Multi-Purpose Hall FEES (min 3 members) $80 (member), $150 (early bird till 15 Feb 2017), $250 (guest) REGISTER enquiries_balestier@hometeamns.sg First of its kind in the region! Use an archery bow and a foam-tip arrow to shoot at moving opponents. Four-hour free practice with the league coach if you register before 15 Feb.

9-PIN BOWLING TOURNAMENT 2017 WHEN 19 Feb 2017 (Sun), 2–6pm WHERE SuperBowl FEES (early bird) $25 (member), $28 (SAFRA/PA), $30 (guest); (from 7 Jan) $30 (member), $35 (SAFRA/PA), $38 (guest) REGISTER enquiries_balestier@ hometeamns.sg Compete in 4 games. Ladies and kids under 12 get 15 handicap points. Lanes assigned on first-come-first-served basis.

Registration closes by 30 January 2017.

READING THE FOOD LABEL (BY HALAL FOOD HUNT) WHEN 3 Dec (Sat), 1–3pm WHERE Function Room 1 FEES Free (member/SAFRA/PA), $3 (guest) REGISTER enquiries_balestier@ hometeamns.sg What is gelatin, emulsifier and E-code?

What does it mean for a product to be ‘halal certified’? What happens if there is no ‘halal’ logo? What food is safe for Muslim consumption? Find out in this talk.

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BUKIT BATOK CLUBHOUSE AY LID HO ECIAL P S

THE GREAT ESCAPE CAMP WHEN 22–24 Nov (Tue–Thu), 9am–6pm WHERE HomeTeamNS Bukit Batok FEES (2 days) $180 (T-Play member), $200 (member), $230 (SAFRA/PA), $280 (guest); (3 days) $250 (T-Play member), $280 (member), $300 (SAFRA/ PA), $350 (guest) ENQUIRIES tplay@hometeamns.sg Join us for a 3-day camp (non-residential) this school holiday! Fun activities include a terrarium workshop, rock climbing, a high ropes course, T-Play and a trip to HomeTeamNS Tampines Laser Quest and Clip ’n Climb. All participants will receive a camp T-shirt, certificate and goodie box.

For kids aged 7 and above.

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AERONAUTICAL: WHAT MAKES PLANES FLY?

TENNIS HOLIDAY CAMP

VERTICAL LIMITS: FUN CLIMB

WHEN 5 Dec (Mon), 2–4.30pm WHERE Dance Studio FEES $35 (T-Play member), $36 (member), $38 (SAFRA/PA), $40 (guest) ENQUIRIES events@hometeamns.sg

WHEN 19–20 Nov (Sat/Sun), 8.30–11am WHERE Tennis Court FEES $85 (member), $98 (guest) ENQUIRIES cecilia_goh@hometeamns.sg

WHEN 1 Dec (Thu), 10am–noon WHERE Adventure Centre FEES $26.75 (T-Play member), $29.95 (member), $32.10 (SAFRA/PA), $37.45 (guest) ENQUIRIES events@hometeamns.sg

Do a balloon experiment to find out how a plane lifts, lands and stops. Design your own paper plane and make it fly!

Come to our tennis camp and learn skills and game development. For ages 8 and above.

Learn the basics of rock climbing. This fun course is suitable for kids aged 6–12 years.

Min 5 pax. Registration required.

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T-PLAY ONE-DERFUL BIRTHDAY BASH

LASER QUEST MISSION MARATHON

WHEN 3 Dec (Sat), 1–3pm WHERE T-Play FEES Free (T-Play & HTNS family member) ENQUIRIES tplay@hometeamns.sg

WHEN 6 Dec (Tue), 10am–noon WHERE Laser Quest FEES $16 (member), $20 (SAFRA/PA), $24 (guest) ENQUIRIES laserquest@hometeamns.sg

T-Play celebrates its first anniversary with a birthday party, featuring scheduled programmes and special promotions!

Unlimited game play for two hours! Invite your friends and enjoy great fun. Suitable for everyone 8 years and above.

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PARENT-AND-CHILD ADVENTURE

OSSIA MUSIC SCHOOL

WHEN 11 Dec (Sun), 10am–noon WHERE Adventure Centre FEES (per pair) $64.20 (T-Play member), $74.90 (member), $81.30 (SAFRA/PA), $89 (guest) ENQUIRIES events@hometeamns.sg

WHERE HomeTeamNS Bukit Batok, #01-04 ENQUIRIES enquiry@ossia.edu.sg, 6334-3385

Challenge yourself at obstacle stations like Cargo Net, Tarzan Swing and Flying Fox! All safety equipment included. Min height: 1.1m. Pre-registration required.

Minimum 5 pairs to proceed.

Sign up for holiday music programmes in Nov/ Dec and receive a goodie bag worth $50 (while stocks last) and waiver of registration fees for sign-up of regular courses upon completion of the holiday programme. For ages 5 and up. For more information, visit the centre today.

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BUKIT BATOK CLUBHOUSE

2D1N AUTO ADVENTURE: TANGKAK WHEN 11–12 Feb 2017 (Sat/Sun), 6am departure WHERE Tangkak, Johor, Malaysia FEES $88 (double)/$68 (triple) (AAIG member); $118 (double)/ $98 (triple) (member); $148 (double)/$128 (triple) (guest) ENQUIRIES autoadventureclub@hometeamns.sg; 6705-9457; register by: 21 Jan 2017; pre-trip briefing: 7 Feb 2017 This getaway includes shopping, meals at famous eateries like Fa Lai Bak Kut Teh and a visit to Gunung Ledang National Park. Package includes: 1 night’s home stay (bungalow); 2 lunches and 1 dinner; convoy guidance by AAIG committee members; 1 goodie bag and AAIG t-shirt per car; and a chance to enter a lucky draw. Min 15 pax.

CNYIAL C SPE

BUKIT BATOK GOLF RANGE ENQUIRIES (golf range) 6567-4800; (Golflinks) cecilia_goh@hometeamns.sg, 6705-9458 Enjoy 20–25% off the range ball rate. HomeTeamNS members also receive a 10% discount for a la carte orders (excluding drinks) at Pin Xin Catering.

GOLF WORKSHOP WHEN 25 Nov (Fri), 7–8.30pm WHERE EDGE Golf Technologies Pte Ltd, Link@AMK FEES Free (Golflinks member), $5 (guest) ENQUIRIES cecilia_goh@hometeamns.sg Learn all about the game, including its history, equipment and the benefits and misconceptions of the sport.

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1D AUTO ADVENTURE: JOHOR BAHRU WHEN 14 Jan 2017 (Sat), 6.30am depart (subject to change) WHERE Johor Bahru, Malaysia FEES $35 (AAIG member), $50 (member), $60 (guest) ENQUIRIES autoadventureclub@hometeamns.sg, 6705-9457; register by: 31 Dec 2016 (min 10 pax to proceed) Breakfast in Ulu Tiram, a visit to an Indian glass temple and CNY shopping!

Package includes 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner, and entrance fee to the temple. Convoy guided by experienced AAIG committee members.

CNYIAL C SPE

‘GIFT’ BACK PROJECT: ADOPT A WISH WHEN Nov–Dec; X’mas Lightup: 3 Dec (Sat), 5pm WHERE Main Lobby ENQUIRIES events@hometeamns.sg Grant a wish (or more!) of the children of our beneficiaries. Select the wishes from our Christmas tree. Everyone’s also invited to the Christmas Lightup on 3 Dec. In addition, HomeTeamNS members are invited to volunteer their time in community engagement projects.

LUNAR NEW YEAR HIGHLIGHTS ‘GIFT’ BACK PROJECT: CNY FOOD DONATION DRIVE WHEN 9–31 Jan 2017; CNY Luncheon with Elderlies: 5 Feb 2017 (Sun), noon WHERE Main Lobby ENQUIRIES events@hometeamns.sg Donate food items to our elderly beneficiaries this Lunar New Year.

Items may include 3-in-1 Milo, cereal and coffee sachets, with at least 3 months before expiry. HomeTeamNS members are also invited to volunteer their time in community engagement projects.

‘RIDDLE ME THIS!’ CONTEST WHEN 21 Jan–22 Feb 2017 ENQUIRIES events@hometeamns.sg

AIR GUN: MONTHLY SHOOT

Look for red lanterns at the main lobby, solve the riddles on them, then redeem a mystery ang pow at the reception counter.

One lucky winner with all-correct answers will stand a chance to win $20 shopping voucher and HomeTeamNS merchandise. For HomeTeamNS members only.

WHEN 27 Nov & 18 Dec (Sun), 9–11am WHERE Multi-Shooting Arena, Altius Global Air Gun Shooting Range FEES $8.40 (Air Gun member) ENQUIRIES gun_club@hometeamns.sg, 6705-9456

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS WHEN 4 Feb 2017 (Sat), 2–5pm WHERE Main Lobby FEES $5 (T-Play/Junior member), $8 (SAFRA/PA), $10 (guest) ENQUIRIES events@hometeamns.sg

If you have a valid air gun proficiency certificate, join us every last Sunday of the month. Registration closes two weeks before the shoot or when slots are filled. On a first-come, first-served basis.

Learn how to make your own lanterns using red packets, Chinese drum crafts and colouring. All materials will be provided. Mystery gifts to be won!

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TAMPINES CLUBHOUSE

DAY 1 CANDY CATWALK 101 WHEN 14 Dec (Wed), 3.30–5pm FEES* $15 (member), $18 (SAFRA/PA), $21 (guest) Design your own cookie cutie and nail art, then do a catwalk with pretty fingers. 4 years up.

DAY 2 HO HO HO’ORNAMENTS WHEN 15 Dec (Thu), 3.30pm FEES* $12 (member), $15 (SAFRA/PA), $18 (guest) Create X’mas ornaments, decorate your candy and hang ’em on our X’mas tree!

DAY 3 MOVIE NIGHT: ARTHUR CHRISTMAS WHEN 16 Dec (Fri), 7.30pm FEES Free (member), $6 (SAFRA/PA), $8 (guest) Can Arthur deliver the last present and save Christmas?

DAY 4 FUN FORT: STORYTELLING WHEN 17 Dec (Sat), 3.30–4.30pm FEES Free Our very own HomeTeamNS Chief Executive Agnes Eu reads two Christmas stories.

DAY 5 SANTA’S DAY OUT WHEN 17 Dec (Sat), 18 Dec (Sun), 24 Dec (Sat), 25 Dec (Sun), 7.30pm FEES Free Hang out with Santa and his elves at Clip ’n Climb, and challenge missions with them at Laser Quest.

DAY 6 SANTARINA SURPRISE WHEN 19 Dec (Mon), 2.30pm FEES $18 (member), $22 (SAFRA/PA), $25 (guest) (includes fee to Clip ’n Climb) Create a hot cocoa mix, packed in an ornament! 4 years and above.

DAY 7 ELVES GONE WILD WHEN 20 Dec (Tue), 2.30pm FEES* $5 (member), $8 (SAFRA/PA), $10 (guest) Craft adorable elvish doors and create lovely greeting cards!

DAY 8 SANTA SPIES 411 WHERE Clip ’n Climb WHEN 21 Dec (Wed), 1–3pm FEES* $25 (member), $30 (SAFRA/PA), $35 (guest) Climb and retrieve encrypted X’mas letters!

DAY 9 GOSH GINGERBREAD! WHEN 22 Dec (Thu), 7.30pm FEES* $12 (member), $15 (SAFRA/PA), $18 (guest) Help to frost our Gingerbread House!

DAY 10

DAY 11

DAY 12

SNOWMEN UNITE! WHEN 23 Dec (Fri), 7.30pm FEES* $9 (member), $12 (SAFRA/PA), $15 (guest) Unite the snowmen and design your own candilicious ornaments!

FROSTY PARTY WHEN 24 Dec (Sat), 6.30pm FEES* $15 (member), $18 (SAFRA/PA), $21 (guest) Create your very own Snow Globe in our unique X’Mas(on) Jar!

CANDY QUEST WHEN 25 Dec (Sun), 6pm FEES $12 (member), $15 (SAFRA/PA), $18 (guest) (includes 1 Laser Quest mission) For one hour, grab as many candies as possible!

* 20% off Clip ’n Climb & Laser Quest

TAMPINES CLUBHOUSE

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ROCK STAR QUEST 2016: BOOT CAMP OF THE YEAR! WHEN 28–29 Nov (Mon/Tue), 9am–5pm WHERE Clip ’n Climb FEES $180 (member), $200 (SAFRA/ PA), $220 (guest) ENQUIRIES syima@hometeamns.sg Two-day non-residential adventure camp featuring Clip ’n Climb and Laser Quest. $100 voucher off the next Party Power Pack for every sign-up.

Suitable for 4–13 years old.

POKESPECIAL: GOTTA CLIMB ’EM ALL! WHEN 17 Nov (Thu), 7pm–closing WHERE Clip ’n Climb FEES 50% off if you don a costume ENQUIRIES syima@hometeamns.sg Inviting all Pokemon Masters to conquer our kaleidoscopic walls. Come dressed as your favourite Pokemon to stand a chance of winning the hourly and Ultimate Best Dressed prizes!

CLICK ’N CLIMB CONTEST

TRIVIA TUESDAY

WHEN Nov–Dec WHERE Clip ’n Climb FEES Free ENQUIRIES syima@hometeamns.sg

WHEN 29 Nov (Tue), 8pm WHERE The Club Lounge FEES Free ENQUIRIES syima@hometeamns.sg

Submit your most creative shots from Clip ’n Climb! Set your IG and FB to ‘public’ and hashtag #ClipNClimbHomeTeamNS to qualify.

Free weekly climb passes and other mysterious gifts up for grabs!

Inaugural Trivia Tuesday for teams of six (max) at HomeTeamNS Tampines! Prizes include 2-4-1 passes and gift cards to Laser Quest and Clip ’n Climb. Secure your smarty-pants spot now!

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SEMBAWANG CLUBHOUSE AS X’MCIAL SPE

JOLLY CHRISTMAS DINNER WHEN 17 Dec (Sat), 6.30–8.30pm WHERE 301 Bar & Kitchen FEES $32.10 (member), $37.45 (SAFRA/PA), $42.80 (guest) REGISTER events_sb@hometeamns.sg Bring family and friends for a sumptuous Christmas spread under the stars! Our mischievous Christmas elves await with a long list of great gifts for our Oh-So-X’mas Christmas Lucky Dip!

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CHINESE NEW YEAR ACTIVITIES

OWN THE MIC

YOGA TRIAL

WHEN 21 Jan 2017 (Sat) WHERE Main Lobby FEES Free ENQUIRIES shiyin_soh@hometeamns.sg, 6708-6679

WHEN 14 Jan 2017 (Sat), 6–8pm WHERE 301 Bar & Kitchen FEES $21.40 (member), $26.75 (SAFRA/PA), $32.10 (guest) REGISTER shuhui_chuan@hometeamns.sg, 6708-6673

WHEN 17 Dec (Sat), 6–7pm WHERE Seminar Room FEES $12.90 (member), $16.05 (SAFRA/PA), $19.30 (guest) REGISTER shuhui_chuan@hometeamns.sg, 6708-6673

Celebrate the coming Year of the Rooster by basking in our auspicious celebrations featuring lion dance and the God of Fortune.

Huat all the way!

Come by for a night of open-mic sessions and sing your heart out. Invite friends and loved ones. Non-alcoholic refreshments provided.

Rejuvenate, improve body posture and build muscle strength and flexibility through correct mind and breathing techniques.

Please bring your own mat.

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FUR FRIENDS FIESTA 2016 WHEN 26 Nov (Sat), 10am–5pm WHERE HomeTeamNS Sembawang ENQUIRIES events_sb@hometeamns.sg Calling all animal lovers! This fun and meaningful day aims to raise awareness of pet animals and rehoming opportunities. Activities include pet adoption for dogs, cats and rabbits, as well as cat bus, agility course, temptation trails, bunny basics workshop, dog first aid, mini pet cafe, shopping (food and merchandise) and free vet health check. Pre-registration and $3.20 entry fee required for contest/workshop participants.

GUEST ROOMS ENQUIRIES htns_sb@hometeamns.sg, 6708-6670 Let the prawns go wild! Join us for a staycation and enjoy 1-hour complimentary prawning at Hai Bin Prawning! Simply book a room at HomeTeamNS and stay over from now till December 2016.

FOR EVENTS, WORKSHOPS AND FUNCTION ROOM BOOKING, PLEASE CONTACT US AT: Shuhui: shuhui_chuan@hometeamns.sg, 6708-6673 Shiyin: shiyin_soh@hometeamns.sg, 6708-6679

FUNCTION ROOM RENTAL ENQUIRIES htns_sb@hometeamns.sg; 6708-6670 Looking for a place to host your baby shower, birthday party or team-bonding retreat? Look no further! With function room capacity ranging from 30 to 130 pax, and rates from as low as $35 an hour (excluding GST), there’s a function room for every occasion! Min 4 hours booking.

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courses

BALESTIER TO SIGN UP, CALL 6708-6639 OR EMAIL ENQUIRIES_BALESTIER@HOMETEAMNS.SG

Swimming Pool Thu 7.45pm 8 sessions, 1 hr each $53.50 (MEMBER) $69.55 (SAFRA/PA) $74.90 (GUEST)

BASKETBALL

Multi-Purpose Hall Sun 11am 4 sessions, 1 hr each AGES 16 & ABOVE $128.40 (MEMBER) $130.50 (SAFRA/PA) $133.75 (GUEST) AGES 6–15 $85.60 (MEMBER) $87.70 (SAFRA/PA) $90.95 (GUEST) Also open to special needs children

SWIMMING

Swimming Pool Sat & Sun, 9am ADULT/CHILD/TODDLER 12 sessions, 30–60 min each $224.70 (MEMBER) $247.15 (SAFRA/PA) $278.20 (GUEST) Enquiries: 6681-5778, htns_balestier@ torpedoswim.com.sg

HATHA YOGA JUDO

Seminar Room Sun 4pm 8 sessions, 1 hr each $107 (MEMBER) $117.70 (GUEST)

RUSSIAN MARTIAL ARTS

AGES 16 & ABOVE Seminar Room Thu 7.30pm, Sat 10am 8 sessions, 2 hrs each $134.80 (MEMBER) $161.80 (SAFRA/PA) $179.80 (GUEST)

LINE DANCE

Dance Studio Mon, Tue, Thu 7pm 10 sessions, 2 hrs each $53.50 (MEMBER) $58.85 (GUEST) 38

Seminar Room Wed 7.30pm 10 sessions, 1.5 hrs each $74.90 (MEMBER) $80.25 (SAFRA/PA) $85.60 (GUEST)

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Sign up and receive free swim cap, swim noodle and mesh bag, while stocks last

TENNIS

YELLOW-GREEN BALLS Sat 8am

ADULT BEGINNER Mon 7.30pm

4 sessions, 2 hrs each $160 (MEMBER) $180 (SAFRA/PA) $200 (GUEST) Private lessons from $90.

For info call 9007 4925.

Tennis Courts

RED-ORANGE BALLS Wed 5pm , Sat 3pm

HOOP FITNESS

Seminar Room Tue 7.30pm 8 sessions, 1 hr each $90 (MEMBER) $95 (SAFRA/PA) $105 (GUEST)

JUMPING FITNESS Dance Studio Sat 11am 8 sessions, 1 hr each $90.95 (MEMBER) $101.65 (SAFRA/PA) $117.70 (GUEST)

HomeTeamNS Management reserves the right to cancel or postpone the courses offered with prior notice via email and website. In the event of cancellation of a course, a full refund will be made to participants who have paid before the commencement of the course. Please visit www.HomeTeamNS.sg for updates on the courses offered. Fees are inclusive of 7% GST.

AQUA AEROBICS

BUKIT BATOK

SEMBAWANG

TO SIGN UP, CALL CECILIA GOH AT 6705-9458 OR EMAIL CECILIA_GOH@HOMETEAMNS.SG

TO SIGN UP, CALL SHI YIN AT 6708-6679 OR EMAIL SHIYIN_SOH@HOMETEAMNS.SG

POUND ROCKOUT

AQUAROBICS

Dance Studio Thu 8pm 8 sessions, 1 hr each $107 (MEMBER) $117.70 (SAFRA/PA) $128.40 (GUEST) Dance Studio AGES 3–6 Tue 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm Sat, Sun 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm 8 sessions, 1 hr each $122 (MEMBER) $134.20 (SAFRA/PA) $146.40 (GUEST)

LINE DANCING

ZUMBA

YOGA

Dance Studio Mon 7pm, Wed 7pm 8 sessions, 1 hr each $85.60 (MEMBER) $96.30 (SAFRA/PA) $102.70 (GUEST)

AIKIDO

Dance Studio Sat 3pm 10 sessions, 75min each $144.45 (MEMBER) $160.50 (SAFRA/PA) $176.55 (GUEST)

CREATIVE ART

Dance Studio 10 sessions, 1 hr each BASIC Tue 7pm $90.95 (MEMBER) $101.65 (SAFRA/PA) $112.35 (GUEST)

Dance Studio Wed 8pm 10 sessions, 1.5 hrs each $107 (MEMBER) $117.70 (SAFRA/PA) $128.40 (GUEST)

PILATES

Dance Studio Fri 7pm 12 sessions, 1 hr each $117.70 (MEMBER) $128.40 (SAFRA/PA) $141.20 (GUEST)

Dance Studio AGES 3–5 Sun 1.30–2.30pm AGES 6–12 Sat 1pm–2.30pm 10 sessions each $246.10 (MEMBER) $267.50 (SAFRA/PA) $299.60 (GUEST)

TAEKWONDO

SWIMMING

Tennis Courts ADULT Tue 7pm (Beginner), 8.30pm (Intermediate) 4 sessions, 1.5 hrs each $166.90 (MEMBER) $179.75 (SAFRA/PA) $192.60 (GUEST) AGES 3–4 Sat 8am AGES 4–7 Sat 9am AGES 7–11 Sat 10am AGES 11–14 Sat 11am 4 sessions, 1 hr each $111.25 (MEMBER) $119.85 (SAFRA/PA) $128 (GUEST)

Swimming Pool Sat 3pm, 4pm, 5pm Sun 9am, 10am, 11am By term, 30–60 min each ADULT/CHILD 6MO–2.5YR $224.70 (MEMBER) $247.15 (SAFRA/PA) $278.20 (GUEST)

LATIN DANCE (SOLO) Dance Studio Thu 7pm 8 sessions, 1 hr each $85.60 (MEMBER) $96.30 (SAFRA/PA) $128.40 (GUEST)

Dance Studio Sat 5pm, 6pm 10 sessions, 1 hr each $85.60 (MEMBER) $94.15 (SAFRA/PA) $102.70 (GUEST)

TENNIS

SWIMMING

Swimming Pool ADULT Weekends, 1 hr each $101.25 (MEMBER) $128.40 (SAFRA/PA) $144.45 (GUEST) (Other levels available, contact for more info)

TAMPINES TO SIGN UP, EMAIL SYIMA@HOMETEAMNS.SG ENTRANCE FEES APPLY

STAR COURSE

BALLET

(Ladies only) Swimming Pool Tue 6.30pm, 8pm 8 sessions, 1 hr each PACKAGE $85.60 (MEMBER) $111.30 (SAFRA/PA) $137 (GUEST) PAY-AS-YOU-COME $12.90 (MEMBER) $16.10 (SAFRA/PA) $19.30 (GUEST)

CLIP ’N CLIMB ROCK STAR LEVEL 1

Clip ’n Climb Sat, Sun 11am AGES 4–13 5 sessions, 2 hrs each $165 (MEMBER) $181.50 (SAFRA/PA) $200 (GUEST) Intro to climbing techniques in a safe environment. Entrance fee included. Graduates receive Clip '’n Climb badge and certificate.

CRYSTAL CLIMB Clip ’n Climb Mon 11am, 7pm 1 session, 90min each Free (MEMBER) $8 (SAFRA/PA) $10 (GUEST) Bring your own mat

ADULT-CHILD DYNAMIC CLIMB Clip ’n Climb Tue 11am, 7pm 1 session, 90min each $10 (MEMBER) $12 (SAFRA/PA) $15 (GUEST)

CORE CLIMB

Clip ’n Climb Thu 11am, 7pm 1 session, 90min each Free (MEMBER) $8 (SAFRA/PA) $10 (GUEST)

CALISTHENICS CLIMB

Clip ’n Climb Fri 11am, 7pm 1 session, 90min each Free (MEMBER) $8 (SAFRA/PA) $10 (GUEST)

CARDIO CLIMB

Clip ’n Climb Wed 11am, 7pm 1 session, 90min each Free (MEMBER) $8 (SAFRA/PA) $10 (GUEST) FRONTLINE 39

on the edge

BON APPETIT

Bizarre foods that give new meaning to the proverb “one man’s meat is another’s poison”.

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The Madagascar hissing cockroach – 2 to 3 inches long when mature – is said to taste like greasy chicken when cooked. In 2006, an amusement park in USA promised free season passes to anyone who could eat more than

(S$4)

Fancy eating a scorpion?

Supposedly harmless when deep-fried, these critters are served in Shandong, China, on a wooden stick – stingers included!

Cascu marzu (‘rotten cheese’) is Pecorino cheese left to decompose by introducing the larvae of cheese flies to it.

The maggots are often consumed alive with the cheese.

A single fly can lay more than

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live

cockroaches in 1 minute.

RAW BULL TESTICLES

COST ABOUT Rocky Mountain oysters

are not seafood, but deep-fried bull, pig or sheep testicles.

It’s usually served in places PER POUND where cattle ranching is ONLINE. common, e.g. Western USA.

US$25

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or salted sheep’s head boiled for about 3 hours – is a Norwegian X’mas favourite.

The eyes, ears and tongue are considered the best parts.

Ackee, Jamaica’s national fruit, can be lethal, especially if eaten unripe. In 2011, the toxins killed

Jamaicans

and sickened 194 in less than 3 months!

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Smalahove –