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presidenfsmessage 1
My dear fellow members, MEMBERS VOTED FOR THE CLUB TO MOVE ON!
both expatriates and locals who have gone onto Permanent Absent status.
The 22 March SGM was a landmark in our
history and a culmination of the hard work
We look forward to further improvements
put in by the General Committee and various
to F&B with our new executive chef coming
working groups over the past two-plus years.
on board and renovations to the main and Tavern kitchens to commence soon.
After all views were considered,the outcome
Further, works to enable provision of
was to develop the Master Plan offered to
cabievision is near completion.
the full extent. I urge all members to pull together to bring this to fruition so that we will have a better Club for everyone to enjoy
With best personal regards,
- the young and the not-so-young alike! In the process, it was unfortunate that the Club had to suffer unnecessary bad press publicity (again!). Healthy debate is always welcome but not misplaced allegations that cast aspersions and cause dissension. Dr Alex Ooi
I am happy to report that the Club is doing
President
well post-SARS. Patronage has improved and activity levels increased. Jackpot collections are now at par with past levels.
Ourjoining fee income was over $4 million, about double our regular annual rate. The effect was to help cushion the loss of subscription income and patronage from The Tangiin Club 1
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President's Message 1 From The General Manager 3
Calendar Of Events
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Holiday Ideas
18
News Bites
Journey To Tibet
4
Decision At SGM... Correcting
THE
Misconceptions... Club Movies... New Cinema
Policy?... Cyber Activity... Reciprocal Club FOUNDED 1865
News
Entertainment
5 Stevens Road, Singapore 257814
6
Tel; 6737 6011 Fax: 6733 2391
Groove Masters at the Churchill Room...
www.tan9linclub.0rg.sg
South African Dinner Plus Performances... Churchill Room Closure
Recent Events
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it's Good Seeing Old Friends
Miscellany From The Kitchen
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Obituary... Art Classes
South African Wine & Food... Champagne
Library
Brunch...Calli, Zaini & Sebastian... New Head
Top 10 Titles... New Books
Of Food Services... Sunday Family Dinner...
Sports
Wine Tasting Evening... Easter Brunch
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President
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DrAlexKHOoi Vice-President
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Tennis Mixed Doubles... Annual Junior Tennis
Championships... Annual Tennis
Yap Boh Pin Honorary Treasurer Philip Beng Committee Convenors
Master Plan & Development DrAlexKHOoi Entertainment
Championships...Lawn Bowls Pairs Competition... Swimming:Snakes& Ladders...
Clare F Morelon Finance
Eight Weeks To A New You... Fitness... Bridge... Squash, Friends & Honeybees...
A Decade To Remember ^
Philip Beng Food & Beverage Edwin Khew
Library/PR Nanette Sandford
Eight Weeks
From The Cellar
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Magazine/Website
To A New You
Dr Kaizad Bomi Heerjee
Premium Wines of the Month... Wine group in the Club... Moss Wood Wine Dinner
Ladies Events
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Membership & Rules
27
Alan Jones
Jewelry With A Difference...April Ladies' Tea: Appreciate & Invest In Philippine
Cinema
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Property/Maintenance Yap Boh Pin Sports Glenn Bryce
Contemporary Art... May Ladies' Luncheon:
Staff
A Weave In Time...Talk On Eurasian Culture
Dr Albert Wee
Tenders & Purchasing
& Cuisine... Mind Your Step
Roland Tan
CLUB MANAGEMENT General Manager Brian Toft
Financial Controlier/Admin Manager Michelle Chua
Cold Mountain... Pirates Of The Carribean.
Seabiscuit... Lost in Translation... Mystic
iNlew Members
River... Big Fish
Maintenance Manager
Bill Cheong Membership Manager
Mary Shotam Purchasing Manager Editor KC Yuen (tceditor@tanglin-club.org.sg)
Magazine Co-ordinator Cheryl Lim (tcmag@tanglin-club.org.sg) Graphic Designer Nazrin (tcdesign@tanglin-club.org.sg)
To advertise In the TOM, please contact Alex Zecha, Ria Media Singapore at 6473 7462 or arz.ria@pacific.net.sg or find out our ad rates and booking procedures via http://www.tanglinclub.org.sg/magazine.asp
Candice Tan
Sports & Recreation Manager Danny Loh Executive Housekeeper
Peggy Lim
Opinions expressed in the Tanglin Ciub Magazine are soieiy those of the writers and do not necessarily represent those of the Tangiin Ciub. The Magazine welcomes articles and other contributions from members. However, the Magazine I Website Sub-Committee reserves the right to edit all materials or decline publication. MiTA (P) 143/05/2003. Published by The Tanglin Ciub. Colour separation and printing by Ad Graphic.
fromriiegeneralmanager kitchen. Long overdue but well worth the
Dear Members,
wait.
We are now in the month of the April showers. I do not think we will get many as I beiieve we have received our full allowance
in March. So hopefully sunny days ahead in every sense of the word.
The new Executive Chef and his team
cannot wait to spoil you with a range of cooking that will titillate the palate.
Swimming Pool Retiling This month we have said goodbye and said weicome to some of my senior staff.
The swimming pooi tiiing and surrounding works wiii be done this year and we are hoping to have this done within the next few
Farewell
months.
Sebastian Tan has, after 34 years and 9 months, decided it is time to move on and
ve one attempt at trying something new.
'^hat a loss. A whole lifetime of service to this Club is remarkable, if not unbelievable. We ail wish him well, and a short article can
Sunday Family Dinner The Sunday Family Lunches have been a great success in the Churchill Room and have been constantly fully booked. We thank you all for your support.
be seen on page 8. Welcome
Mr Carsten Kjeldmann will join us this month as the Executive Chef (Head of Food Services). He is an extremely talented young man who will undoubtedly enhance our food production. Weil known in Asia including being the Executive Chef of Amanresorts at 23 years old, and being Executive Chef in the American Club in Hong Kong, he is also a talented sommelier who will be
Now we have decided to offer Sunday Family Dinner in the Churchiil Room for famiiies in the early evening starting 4 April. There will still be activities for the youngsters, but something different from the iunches.
Club Noticeboards
I would very much appreciate the practice of not removing notices from our Club noticeboards. This is not only irritating but
Reduced Price For Members
can iead to misinformation and occasional
The British Theatre Production of"How the
misunderstandings.
Other Half Loves" will be commencing on 27 to 30 April at the Tower Ballroom,
Shangri-La Hotel, starting at 7.00 pm daily.
responsible for all our wines and beverages. We look forward to welcoming him towards "
end, we are considering the feasibility of having a discreet back page of members' ciassified ads. if you have any views on this matter, piease contact me and I will pass it on to the convenor for judgement.
llou The
end of this month.
Other Half
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Copies of most notices and posters are kept by Reception or the Admin Office and we also have a photocopying facility. Please avail yourself of this service for personal use at a smaii charge rather than depriving other members of general notice information.
Ms Michelle Chua joined us as the new Financial
Controller
South African Food & Wine
and
Administration Manager. Michelle is a highly experienced FC who has previously worked for Sembcorp Gas Pte Ltd and Sembcorp Power
The South African Food & Wine promotion and the dinner are highlights of this month and they should not be missed as they are enjoyable events. Please check noticeboards and website for more information.
the Finance Department
The producers have very kindly offered Tanglin Club members a 10% reduction on all seating on production of a valid Tanglin
and be instrumental in
Club Membership Card. Further details and
heading the IT and club management team that will modernise our present archaic system.
brochures can be obtained from the Front
Pte Ltd. She will head
Desk. Brian Toft
Classified Ads In Kitchen Renovations
The Magazine
The kitchens are coming along nicely and management are working very closely with the kitchen consultants. We are waiting for the tenders to be completed and then we
Our very popular Magazine is always striving to improve and
will move into modern times with an "all
welcome addition to our
singing and dancing Fred Astaire" type
home mail delivery. To that
TANGU^ > â–
General Manager tcgm@tanglin-club.org.sg
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modernise this very
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Decision At The SGM The long-awaited decision on the Club's future development has finally been taken.
months! The figures are (at 31 January)
We wish to inform members that the General
2004: 5,688.
Committee has decided to terminate the
At the SGM on 22 March 2004, members
voted for the $23 million option. There was a sigh of relief among some members that we now can move forward with the Master
Plan. See fuller report on page 5.
Reciprocal Club News
Year 2002: 5,467. Year 2003: 5,437. Year
Club Movies Members will note that a new film rating system is now in effect in Singapore. Naturally we follow this rating system which was announced last week by the Media Development Authority.
reciprocal arrangement with The Royal Commonwealth Society in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This termination takes effect from 1 April 2004. The numerous requests for reciprocity that we constantly receive from clubs around the world leaves the Committee with no
The previous R(A) rating is now known as R21, for adults age 21 and above. Such movies contain themes or scenes that have
a greater degree of realism and explicitness. Two R21 movies to be shown in April are
Correcting Misconceptions Just prior to the SGM,sloppy reporting in a local tabloid (Streats)on 16 March made reference to our Club's membership, placing the figure at "9,000 members." As many of us know, this figure is dead wrong. The tabloid also referred to "a decline in
membership"- also incorrect! Let's set the record straight. Our Planned Total Membership(PTM)is 6,900. Principal members who are officially known as Ordinary Members and who have voting rights (along with a few Life Members)total about 3,700. Together with their spouses who are known as Associate Members, plus Honorary and Term Members, our actual membership is just a tad below 6,000. In keeping with the cosmopolitan character of our Club, our membership comprises almost 70 nationalities. The Tanglin Club has a unique rule which says "no citizens
choice but to limit the list to clubs in
destinations more frequented by our members. We currently have slightly over ICQ reciprocal clubs.
Cold Mountain and Lost in Translation. The
In Kuala Lumpur, we currently ha^^
Club is required to ensure compliance with
reciprocity with two other outstanding clubs, namely the Royal Selangor Club and Kelab Taman Perdana (formerly known as the Lake Club).
this rule; so members and their children should take note.
New Cinema Policy? Talking about Club movies, there's some
AGM In May
discussion in recent weeks about a
Finally, just a reminder that the date of our AGM, which is usually held in the month of May, should be announced soon. Watch
proposed policy which would permit eating and drinking in ourTheatrette. The rationale being to encourage better attendance, increased revenue from sale of popcorn and soda, and making the place more like other cinemas. Some members may have strong views on this. If you do, please let the General Manager know your views. We would also need to amend our existing byelaws before such a change can be implemented.
for this announcement on the Club's Notice
Board, and on our website. KC Yuen
tceditor@tanglin-club.org.sg
A Cyber Activity? In keeping with the times, there are also plans to introduce computer games for
Farewell
members' children and more computer
of any one country shall comprise more
stations for members to check their emails
than 51% of the PTM." There is in fact a
We bid farewell to the following members converting to Permanent Absent Membership (PAM):
long waitlist of Singaporeans wanting to
and surf the net while they are in the Club. This will be a sort of prelude to having a
join, but unable to do so due to the 51%
proper cyber cafe eventually.
rule. The 900-odd vacancies, however, exist
Prel iminary
Mr Chong Leigh Hsiang
in the non-Singaporean category, brought about by some expatriate members returning to their home countries, the
discussions are
Mr & Mrs Chanrai Mithu
employment situation and natural attrition.
little or no cost to
Our membership has remained quite constant in the past few years, and there was an actual increase in the past 12
going on with some suppliers, at the Club, except for those wanting to play computer games. Feedback to management is always welcome.
Mr Brian Bolton
Mr & Mrs Daniel Koh
Mr & Mrs Khor Buck Chye Mr & Mrs Peter Knoppien Mr & Mrs Lim Jiu Kok Ms Katherine Mak & Mr Tetsuo Sato Mr & Mrs John Tucker
Mr & Mrs Tong Kok Wan
KEY CONTACTS
Library 67394 127 • tclibrary@tanglin-club.org.sg
Main Reception 6737 6011 • tcfoh@tanglin-club.org.sg
Magazine/Website 67394 129 / 172• tcmag@tanglin-club.org.sg Sports & Recreation Dept 67394 148 • tcrecreation@tanglin-club.org.sg
Executive Office 6737 2692• tcgm@tanglin-club.org.sg
Accounts Dept 67394 134 / 136 • tcfinance@tanglin-club.org.sg
F & B/Banquet Dept 67394 139/ 140 / 176 • tcfnb@tanglin-club.org.sg Membership Dept 67394 108 • tcmember@tanglin-club.org.sg
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Tennis & Squash Booking 6235 848216734 0707 Swimming Booking 6737 0742 or 9276 5900 Executive Sous Chef 67394 157 • tcchef@tanglin-club.org.sg
In one of the largest turnouts for such a meeting, 472 members
came for the Special General Meeting on Monday 22 March 2004,
packing the Churchill Room and much of the Main Lobby. The meeting started shortly after 6.00 pm with the President Dr Alex Ool presenting the proposal to adopt the Master Plan for the Club's future development. This was followed by another half hour
of Q&A, with some members seeking clarifications on the project, especially the financial aspects, and the voting procedures.
The Honorary Treasurer Philip Beng commented on the set of
figures presented in the printed brochure which, he said, was really a cash availability projection over the next eight years. He also
showed a revised presentation of the cash flow position if the project was based on a 3 to 4-year construction period, and costing $19m 323m.
Before the voting by secret ballot commenced, a proposal from the floor to postpone the voting was put to the members. This was narrowly defeated by a vote of 170 to 150. At the end of the evening, the votes were tallied and the results
announced by the General Manager were as follows:
On Resolution 1A (To adopt the Master Plan): Yes- 231 votes. No - 179 votes. Spoilt votes - 2. On Resolution 1B:
For Option 1 (Phase 1 costing $11 m)- 55 votes
For Option 2(Phases 1 & 2 costing $19m)- 82 votes For Option 3 (All 3 phases costing $23m)-93 votes Spoilt vote - 1.
On Resolution 2(In the event Resolution 1 was not carried, to proceed to consider one ofthe two other prize-winning designs): Yes- 187 votes. No - 172 votes. Spoilt vote - 1. The Tanglin Club 5
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Saturday Night Live Entertainment Presents
The GRooVEMaStERS
Saturday 3& 17 April Saturday 1,8, 15,22 & 29 May Two girls with four guys, do make for some tight grooves! Backed by four guys who provide the tight rhythm section, Jade McLean and Wendy Chua are the essential cogs of this dance band, recreating the dynamic vocal harmonies of the classic 60s and the latest hits of today. If you like to dance, groove, boogie and rock 'n' roll all night, come join us as we
perform the popular dance hits of the decade for a fun-filled night, just for you. Showtime
: 9.45 pm to 12,45 am
Venue
: The Churchill Room
Dress Code : Club Standard
The Churchill Room will be closed at
7.30 pm on Saturday 10 April for a private dinner function. http;//www.tanglinclub.org.sg/events/ news.asp
South African Dinner Plus
Live Performance - Friday 23 April In conjunction with the South African Wine & Food promotion, the Churchill Room will
present a South African Dinner with live performance by KUBASHA, entertainers from South Africa on the last day of the promotion on Friday 23 April.
KUBASHA: The Sound Of Rebirth The South African group that will be performing during the gala evening on Friday 23 April is KUBASHA. which means rebirth. This is a very fitting name because they represent the spirit of rebirth of South Africa since 27 April 1994. Rarely in the history of humanity was there such transparent reconciliation between a government that was
seen as the oppressor and those that were oppressed as happened in South Africa. This year, South Africans are celebrating the 10th anniversary or the country's rebirth and the performance on 23 April gives us. South Africans, the opportunity to share with Singaporeans a cross section of South African music. It ranges from the rhythms of
Churchill Room from
the Zulu drums to the heartbeat of the township Kwaito (an original form of music that
7.00 pm to 9.30 pm.
Is found in the townships of South Africa): from the Malayan influences of the Cape Minstrels of Cape Town to the spicy Indian rhythms of the sun-drenched beaches of
$58.00 (Member), $65.00 (Guest).
Durban and from the cool sounds of true South African jazz to the fusion of the different
Dress Code; Club Standard
cultures of South African dance.
Make your bookings now to ovoid disappointment!!
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Prices inclusive of GST.
Booking opening date: Monday 5 April (Member) Monday 12 April (Guest) Last day for cancellation: Friday 16 April.
frorrrthdcilchen Extended By Popular Demand Thursday Lunch Special At The Tavern Extended Till Dinner Time
Friday 16 To 23 April In this month of April, we will be having a Culinary Consultant from South Africa, Ms Elsa van Der Nest. She will be featuring some of South Africa's favourite cuisine.
Main Courses
With effect from Thursday 1 April, our Fish Soup With Thick Bee Hoon for Thursday Lunch will be extended till dinner time.
Only limited portions are prepared. So come early to avoid disappointment.
Venison pie with caramelised onions & quince jelly. Ostrich medallion with Cape velvet sauce. Cape spiced fish with coconut and lemongrass broth. Duck bobotie.
Ostrich carpachio with peach chutney & avocado parfait. Timbale of smoked trout with capers dressing. Black mussels in ginger broth. Seafood broth spiced with saffron. Desserts Traditional malva pudding. Orange blossom creme brulee. Red wine pear with cinnamon mousse. Roasted fruit kebab with rooibos creme aglaise.
Sunday 25 April
Churchiil Room Dinner • Ala carte - The Tavern Lunch & Dinner • Ala carte Wheelhouse Limited menu
An enjoyable event with delicious food, free flow of fine champagne and background music. Make sure you don't miss this opportunity for a truly relaxing Sunday! Children of ail ages are welcome.
* y* X • Sunday Family Lunch Assorted specialties salads • Sashimi of salmon
• House smoked salmon ♦ Assorted Japanese sushi • Authentic Thai dishes• North Indian
Churchill Room from
11.00 am to 2.30 pm
$47.25 (Adult with Champagne), $31.50 (Adult without Champagne), $15.75 (Child below 12 years). All prices inclusive of GST. Dress Code: Club Standard. Guests are welcome.
specialties • Tanglin local specials * Assorted
international dishes • Crepe suzette with ice cream • Doner kebabs • And for the kids, their very own buffet.
Churchill Room from 11.30 am to 2.30 pm.
$19.90(Member), $9.90(Child below 12 years). No charge for children under 3 years. All prices inclusive of GST.
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Calli & Zaini Assume Sebastian's Duties
Homemade Sausages The Club's homemade sausages can
^alllst
be ordered from either the F&B Dept or the Wheelhouse Restaurant for
takeaways.
Veal Sausage Chicken Sausage English Pork Sausage Spicy Podc Sausage
$14.80/kg $14.80/kg $12.80Ag $12.80/kg
All prices are Inclusive of GST.
After almost 35 years with the Club, F&B Operations Manager Sebastian Tan last month decided to call it a day. An active and regular face at almost every major social and food
No advance order needed
for 1 kg and below.
event, Sebastian, age 53, started work right after school in 1969 as a squash court attendant. He trained and moved up, handling a variety of jobs as waiter, cook, barman, supervisor and restaurant manager. For the last 15 years, he was F&B Operations Manager. Sebastian will be missed at the Club. At a farewell chat, he said: "Over the years, many members have become friends." He plans to work with a company in the food and beverage business which has some overseas operations.
wheelhouse Buffet With the new Sunday Family Dinner
Taking over Sebastian's responsibilities are two equally familiar faces, Zaini Rahamat and Callista Wong. Within the F&B Dept, Callista has been appointed Events & Training
buffet commencing on Sunday 4
Manager, while Zaini looks after the day-to-day operations as Assistant F&B Ops Manager.
Wheelhouse Restaurant will be
Meet Our New Head
Of Food Services
In the third week of April, we'll be welcoming a new man in charge of food and beverage services. Meet Carsten Kjeldmann, who joins the Club as Head Of Food Services.
April in the Churchill Room, discontinuing our Hawker Fare Buffet on Sundays. However, do keep a lookout for our Steamboat Buffet coming up In June at the Wheelhouse Restaurant's old
gazebo. Born in Denmark 36 years ago, Mr Kjeldmann comes with an impressive background of more than 18 years in the food service industry in Asia and Europe, where he is finishing his present work as
Buffet Specials Wednesday Dinner Teo Chew Porridge Buffet Saturday Dinner Hawker Fare Buffet Sunday Lunch Curry Buffet Lunch Sunday Dinner Ala carte only
Executive Chef/F&B Director at the
Connoisseur Club (a new sister restaurant of the highly acclaimed Gourmet Club) in Marbella, Spain. Prior to that, he had worked in executive
positions at the American Club in Hong Kong, the Amanklla resort in Bali, and various restaurants and hotels in Japan, Hong Kong and Denmark.
s,
For more info call the F&B Dept at 6739 4139 or log on to http://www.tanglinclub.org.sg/eve nts/upcoming.asp
ynday Family Dinne Due to the overwhelming popularity of our Sunday Family Lunch, we will be introducing our new Sunday Family Dinner in the Churchill Room.
Starting Sunday 4 April, this new exciting offer will be available to your entire family. Children of all ages are welcome. Churchill Room from 6.00 pm to 9.30 pm. Buffet dinner; $21.50 (Member), $10.70 (Child below 12 years).
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No charge for children under 3 years. All prices inclusive of GST. Dress Code: Club Standard
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Wine Tasting Evening
Monday 26 April
FASTER " RllKiCH
Join us and be part of our selection panel for The Tanglin Club house pour wines of the month.
Sunday 11 April • Churchill Room Between 20 and 24
types of wines Canapes and
Join us as we celebrate this Easter with a great variety of sumptuous dishes from our buffet table. Besides a mouth-watering meal, we also have fun and entertaining programme for the whole family to enjoy!
small bites
Churchill Room from 11.00 am to 2.30 pm.
$36.75(Member), $15.75 (Child below 12 years) & $42.00 (Guest). No charge for children under 3 years. All prices inclusive of GST. Dress Code: Club Standard
Raffles Room from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm. $5.25(Member). Price inclusive of GST. No guests please. Limited to first 60 members. Booking opening date: Thursday 1 April. Last day for cancellation: Monday 19 April.
Booking opening date:
Thursday 1 April (Member), Thursday 8 April (Guest) Last day for cancellation: Sunday 4 April.
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Premium Wines of the Month White Wines
Calling All Wine Enthusiasts!! Come & Join The Tonglin Wine Group At The Club • Have the opportunity to sample some of
FIREFINCH SAUVIGNON BLANC 2001
the best wines available,
(SOUTH AFRICA)
FIREFINCH
• Learn & experience through wine experts. • Get to know other wine enthusiasts.
A wine of pungent tropical fruit flavours, full of ripe richness.
2001 SAUVIGNON BLANC
Sign up now and be part of our Tangiin Wine Group.
Price: $6.501 Glass
$38.00 / Bottle
£
Interested members can submit their names
and contact numbers to the F&B Dept.
WINS OF ORIGIN ROBERTSON kiciou or THi Rt»U8l4C or SOUTH
Moss Wood Wine Dinner
Wednesday 12 May
GLASS MOUNTAIN
CHARDONNAY 2000
Churchill Room
(NAPA VALLEY) Apple and citrus flavours balance this chardonnay's creamy, nutty richness. Price: $8.201 Glass $48.00 I Bottle
Red Wines MCGUIGAN BIN 4000 CABERNET MERLOT 2002
(AUSTRALIA) A wine with soft grained tannins, chocolate and earthy flavours with an underlay of vanillin American oak.
Price:
$8.201 Glass $48.00 I Bottle Keith & Clare Mugford, owners & winemakers of Moss Wood & Ribonvale Estates, Margaret River, will be giving a wine talk at this dinner. Taste some of the
YARRAMAN BANJO
best wines available from Moss Wood.
CABERNET MERLOT 2001
(AUSTRALIA)
Wines For Dinner
Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvlgnon 1991, 1996, 2000 & 2001
Medium bodied with mixed
Moss WoodPlnotNoir 1991, 1996, & 2001
berry and ripe plum flavours,
Moss Wood Semillon 2003
subtle vanilla oak, soft tannins
and a lingering dry finish.
YARRAMAN
Price: $8.20 I Glass
$48.00 I Bottle
CABEHMFT MFRIOI
Moss Wood Chardonnay 2003 Churchill Room from 7.00 pm to 9.30 pm. Set dinner :$98.00 per person. Price inclusive of GST. Limited to 60 members only. Dress Code: Club Standard
Alt prices inclusive of GST. Order your party wines using the order form inserted in this magazine or visit htip://www.tanglinclub.org.sg/f_and_b/ wine_order_form.asp
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Booking opening date: Monday 26 April (Members only)
Last day for cancellation: Wednesday 5 May.
ladies
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Romancing History & Art
Jewelry With A Difference l9 February 2004 After a sumptuous buffet lunch, the speaker Ms Lai Choi Kuen took us on an informative
bureaucratic Song Dynasty (960-1279AD). Intellectual grace was favoured and
ride through 7000 years of history on Chinese adomments. Ms Lai, a Singaporean
adomments of this period conveyed a feeling of simplicity and naturalness.
dealer in Chinese works of art since 1995,
designed a unique range of jewelry by rejuvenating age-old Chinese ornaments previously mounted headdresses, hairpins and
TJ^its. The Chinese had
Ms Lai wrapped up her talk with a brief discussion on the differences
between nephrite Qade) and jadeite. Jade is mined in the northern slopes of the
used adornments to signify
Kunlun Mountains in the
their status and rank.
Southern Xingjiang Uygur Autonomous region of China. It was revered by
We got a glimpse of the colourful cosmopolitan
the Chinese for 6500
Changan city (present day
years and was deemed to embody the essence of
Xian), capital of the Tang Dynasty (618-906AD). During
nature
this era, Chinese taste for
and
to
have
supernatural power. Jadeite was
adornments was enriched and
believed to have trickled into China
influenced by art and culture imported from the Central West region and
from Burma in the 13th Century AD.
from as far as the
heart of the Chinese in the 1780s.
Favoured by the Qianlong Emperor of the Qing Dynasty,jadeite found its place in the
Eastern Roman
Empire!
We enjoyed the well-illustrated fascinating
We saw how
journey of Romancing History & Art. Keen interest was shown by the ladies who crowded to admire and inquire about the
new ideologies had a great impact on the taste
of elite
exquisitely-crafted jewelry creations. Winnie Temple
Chinese society u ri ng the
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May Ladies' Luncheon A Weave In Time -
Pashminas From Nepal Thursday 20 May Gerald Heng, a Singaporean, works very closely with women groups in Nepal,following his tenure there with an Asian Development Bank project. He was sent under the auspices of the Singapore International Foundation as a volunteer business advisor and was attached to a Canadian NGO.
Funded mostly by the Japanese and Norwegir
governments, the Micro-Credit Project for WomdÂŤ^ provides small loans to poor Nepalese women to start small enterprises so as to alleviate the poverty
April Ladies' Tea
of their families.
Appreciate And invest in
^
Now on his own, he is continuing the work but is specifically involved with developing skills and designs for pashminas for these groups and their families. AA PASHMINA creates only high quality and unique pashminas, using traditional handlooms and techniques. He uses the best pashmina fleece and dyes that are eco-friendly,
Philippine Contemporary Art Thursday 15 April Relish the beauty of Philippine
Contemporary Art in this talk by BBC news journalist Rico Hizon, who has
colour-fast and cancer-free.
one of the biggest Philippine art collections in Singapore.
June Ladies' Luncheon
Learn what Philippine art is all about,
Talk On Eurasian Culture & Cuisine
its history and tradition, and its various themes
of expression
from
impressionist, expressionist, surrealist,
Thursday 17 June
to social realism. And find out, why it could be a perfect investment choice.
Learn and experience the unique
In this talk, Mr Hizon will showcase a
culture and cuisine of Eurasians
wide selection of works from the
in this fascinating and informative talk by Edwin
Filipino masters who have graced the world's two leading auction houses.
Pereira.
Sotheby's and Christie's including Bencab, Anita Magsaysay-Ho, Ang Kiukok and Arturo Luz. And the rising stars of the new generation including
So, do remember to make a date with us this ÂŤv
coming June for this interesting talk.
Mark Justiniani, Marcel Antonio, Ronald Ventura
and
Romeo
Forbes.
Look out for more details in the next issue
Date :Thursday 15 April Time ; 4.00 pm
of the TCM.
Venue : Raffles Room
Prices : $13.00(Member)&
$15.50 (Guest). Prices inclusive of GST. Gentleman members and
guests are welcome. Last day for cancellation: Thursday 8 April. 12 The Tanglin Club
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He also markets his fine pashminas to the world at large, directly and in limited quantity. He differs from the others in that he creates and makes them, and adds value to the chain by giving work to the people and channelling proceeds back to the local Nepalese community, in particular children in need. This is his purpose. Gerald hopes that people will be more conscious of what they are buying, and that his pieces will appeal to you. By buying with more awareness, you will own not only a genuine, beautiful and practical pashmina of international standard, but also support traditional
Nepalese weavers, in order that they can uplift themselves and their community,
Date
:Thursday 20 May
Time
: 12 noon
Venue : Raffles Room
Prices :$22.90(Member)& $27.50 (Guest). Prices inclusive of GST.
Gentleman members and guests are welcome. Booking opening dates; Saturday 3 April (Members only) Saturday 10 April (For members' guests) Last day for cancellation: Thursday 13 May.
July Ladies' Tea
Mind Your Step Thursday 15 July Talk On Foot Problems
By Brian J. Tracey
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new
FTibers
Ms Jacinta Yew Wen Huey
Mr & Mrs Soh Yew Hock.
with her mother. Mrs Yew.
Ms Gail Ong Sze Shuen & MrChua Kwan Ping.
Mr & Mrs Chang Jung-Fu with proposer, Mr Ronald Chang & Mrs Chang .
Proposer, Ms Chen Yu Hua
10 Mr & Mrs Derek Ho Thean Aik.
& Ms Helena Lim Wei Lin.
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Mr Adrian Tan Han Wang.
12 Mr & Mrs Allan Leddra
Mr & Mrs Leonard Ong.
Mr & Mrs Peter Zapf.
receiving the book Forty Good Men from Membership
Mr & Mrs Peter Wissel.
Manager,Mrs Mary Shotam.
Mr & Mrs Tan Wen Tai.
Introduction Night 8 March 2004 We extend a warm welcome to the following new Members;
Mr & Mrs Andrew Ang Mr & Mrs Chang Jung-Fu Mr & Mrs Derek Ho Thean Aik Mr & Mrs Allan Leddra Ms Helena Lim Wei Lin Ms Low Chin Loo
The Tanglin Club has a cosmopolitan membership of almost 70 different
nationalities. Expatriates working in Singapore can now join the Club either as Term or Ordinary Members. For more information, please
contact the Membership Manager at tcmember@tanglin-club.org.sg or fax to 6735 5367.
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Mr James Aden Merchant III
Ms Gail Ong Sze Shuen & Mr Chua Kwan Ping Dr & Mrs Jonathan Pang Mr & Mrs Soh Yew Hock
Mr Adrian Tan Han Wang
new sembers
Ms Magdalene Tan Mr & Mrs Tan Wen Tai
Mr Jeremy Tan Mr & Mrs Eric Wong Shew Yee Ms Tracy Wee Suan-ln & Mr Steven Tan Mr & Mrs Peter Wissel
Dr & Mrs Richard Wing Mr & Mrs Renny Yeo Ah Kiang Ms Jacinta Yew Wen Huey
Mr & Mrs Jean-Marie Savidan (Term Members) Mr & Mrs Peter Zapf(Term Members) We extend a warm welcome to the following Associate Members:
Mrs Monique Ong (wife of Mr Leonard Ong) Dr Chia Kee Seng (husband of Ms Jennifer Wong)
calendar events
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Beer ADULT ART CLASS
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9.30 am (Draycott Room)
Prices
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$3.90 per Glass
$15.00 per Jug Available at all F&B outlets Prices inclusive of GST.
BILLIARDS Francis Graham Non-
TED CHEW PORRIDGE BUFFET
ADULT ART CLASS
Handicap Competition
6.00 pm (Wheelhouse)
9.30 am (Drayostt Room)
Till Saturday 24 April
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BRIDGE
ADULT ART CLASS
6.00 pm (Raffles Room)
BGB Game 1.00 pm (Raffles Room)
9,30 am (Draycott Room)
TEO CHEW PORRIDGE BUFFET
LADIES' TEA -
6.00 pm (Wheelhouse)
Appreciate & Invest In Philippine Contemporary Art 4.00 pm (Raffles Room)
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GOLF
ADULT ART CLASS
Friendly match vs ChangI Beach Club
9.30 am (Draycott Room)
TEO CHEW PORRIDGE BUFFET
BALUT
6.00 pm (Wheelhouse)
Monthly compedtlon 7.30 pm (Card Room)
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TEO CHEW PORRIDGE BUFFET
ADULT ART CLASS
Annual Tennis Championships -
6.00 pm (Wheelhouse)
9.30 am (Draycott Room)
Men's & Ladles' Singles Championships (Tennis Courts) Till Sunday 2 May WINE TASTING EVENING
6.30 pm (Raffles Room)
(B, »»
No corkage charge for Monday dinner In Churchill Room.
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TENNIS
TEO CHEW PORRIDGE BUFFET
ADULT ART CLASS
Annual Tennis Championships -
6.00 pm (Wheelhouse)
9.30 am (Draycott Room)
Mixed Doubles Championships
(Tennis Courts) Till Sunday 9 May
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fri
sat
• CHILDREN'S ART CLASS
3.00 pm (Wheelhouse) • JAZZ DINNER WITH JEREMY MONTEIRO
7.30 pm (Churchill Room)
9Good Friday Public Holiday
CHILDREN'S ART CLASS 9.00 am (Wheelhouse) HAWKER FARE BUFFET 6.00 pm (Wheelhouse) MOVIE Cold Mounlain- R21 (Theatrette) LIVE MUSIC BY THE GROOVE MASTERS (Churchill Room) BILLIARDS The Biscuit Cup - Friendly match vs British Club
sun
LAWNBOWLS Pairs Competition SUNDAY FAMILY LUNCH 11.30 am (Churchill Room) SUNDAY CURRY BUFFET LUNCH 12 noon (Wheelhouse) SUNDAY FAMILY DINNER 6.00 pm (Churchill Room) MOVIE Cold Mountain- R21 (Theatrette)
10 CHILDREN'S ART CLASS 9.00 am (Wheelhouse) MOVIE Pirates Of The Carribean - PG (Theatrette) HAWKER FARE BUFFET 6.00 pm (Wheelhouse)
■ FITNESS - No classes.
EASTER BRUNCH 11.00 am (Churchill Room) SUNDAY CURRY BUFFET LUNCH 12 noon (Wheelhouse) SUNDAY FAMILY DINNER 6.00 pm (Churchill Room) MOVIE Pirates Of The Carribean - PG (Theatrette)
The Churchill Room will be closed for a private dinner function.
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16 • CHILDREN'S ART CLASS
3.00 pm (Wheelhouse) • SOUTH AFRICAN WINE & FOOD
PROMOTION Till 23 April (Churchill Room Tavern, Wheelhouse)
CHILDREN'S ART CLASS 9.00 am (Wheelhouse) HAWKER FARE BUFFET 6.00 pm (Wheelhouse) MOVIE Seabiscuit - PG (Theatrette) LIVE MUSIC BY THE GROOVE MASTERS (Churchill Room)
SUNDAY FAMILY LUNCH 11.30 am (Churchill Room) SUNDAY CURRY BUFFET LUNCH 12 noon (Wheelhouse) SUNDAY FAMILY DINNER 6.00 pm (Churchill Room) MOVIE Seabiscuit• PG (Theatrette)
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CHILDREN'S ART CLASS 9.00 am (Wheelhouse) HAWKER FARE BUFFET 6.00 pm (Wheelhouse) MOVIE Lost In Translation - R21 (Theatrette)
LIVE PERFORMANCES
SQUASH Cosmo Tournament Weekend
CHILDREN'S ART CLASS
3.00 pm (Wheelhouse)
7.30 pm (Churchill Room)
CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH 11.00 am (Churchill Room) SUNDAY CURRY BUFFET LUNCH 12 noon (Wheelhouse) SUNDAY FAMILY DINNER 6.00 pm (Churchill Room) MOVIE Lost In Translation - R21 (Theatrette) SQUASH Cosmo Tournament Weekend
30 CHILDREN'S ART CLASS
3.0'
(Wheelhouse)
MOVIE
I Lost In TensI
fri
sat
sun
1 Labour Day Public Holiday CHILDREN'S ART CLASS 9.00 am (Wheelhouse) HAWKER FARE BUFFET 6.00 pm (Wheelhouse)
SUNDAY FAMILY LUNCH 11.30 am (Churchill Room)
SUNDAY CURRY BUFFET LUNCH 12 noon (Wheelhouse) SUNDAY FAMILY DINNER 6.00 pm (Churchill Room) MOVIE Mystic River- NC16 (Theatrette)
MOVIE Mystic River- NC16 (Theatrette)
LIVE MUSIC BY THE GROOVE MASTERS(Churchill Room) FITNESS • No classes.
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CHILDREN'S ART CLASS 9.00 am (Wheelhouse)
3.00 pm (Wheelhouse)
MOVIE Big Fish •PG (Theatrette) HAWKER FARE BUFFET 6.00 pm (Wheelhouse)
SUNDAY FAMILY LUNCH 11.30 am (Churchill Room) SUNDAY CURRY BUFFET LUNCH 12 noon (Whe^house) SUNDAY FAMILY DINNER 6.00 pm (Churchill Room)
LIVE MUSIC BY THE GROOVE MASTERS (Churchill Room)
MOVIE Big Fish - PG (Theatrette)
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holidayideas Lamas putting up Tangka
Tibet is one of the most isolated regions in the world. Much of the landscape is harsh but there are some relatively green valleys. We flew in from Singapore to Chengdu,
When we reached the hotel, we were told to rest to 'recover' from altitude sickness -
headaches and palpitations. After two hours, we decided to explore the town.
which Is located at the foot of the Tibetan
plateau. From the airport to the town, the roads are very bumpy and willows and
junipers tine both sides of the road. There were few cars but many bicycles, rickshaws and motorbikes.
Houses were mainly one storeyed and owned by Han Chinese. The poorer Tibetans handle menial jobs and some are peddlers selling paraphernalia. Tibetans are generally darker complexioned than
Han Chinese. Tibetans don western garbs in town but at the countryside, they wear their traditional dresses. The women
traditionally wear their hair in multiple braids while the men would plait their hair with red Typical Tibetan shops in a popular tourist square.
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or black tassels and both would wind it round their heads.
holiday Farming communities in Tibet comprise of
and carried to the
a cluster of homes surrounded by
nearest "burial" site.
agricultural lands owned by the nearest
Here, special body
large monastery. Toiling the land is carried
breakers cut off the
out with the assistance of the dzo, a crossbreed between a bull and a female
chop up the body for
yak.
the vultures and wild
deceased hair and
m
dogs to eat. There is Tibetans are deeply religious people.
no sadness as the
Everywhere, one can see Tibetans holding
soul is considered to
beads and chanting prayers as their fingers
have departed from the body. Foreigners
moved along the beads and winding the prayer wheels in a clockwise direction
are not allowed to
especially at the entrance of temples and
witness the sky
at town squares.
burial.
^ came to know that Tibetans do not bury Their dead. The very poor dump the corpses
Next, we went by bus for two hours to Jokhang Palace where it is famous for its
nside Pota a Pa ac
giant rolled-up Tangka cloth carried by the lamas and upon reaching the top of the
in rivers. Others give a sky burial which means the body is kept In a sitting position for three days while a Lama recites prayers. After which, the body is blessed, folded up
Jokhang Palace.
slope, the lamas slowly unfurled it to reveal the picture of
a Tangka. At the same time, prayers were thrown by the faithful. On our way back to Lhasa, we
stopped by a tent for a taste of salty yak tea.
When we flew back from
Lhasa
to
Chengdu, our guide took us to a street
exquisite architecture and lively murals. It
was poorly lit with yak oil candles inside.
selling antiques and I bought a 5-tiered porcelain cosmetic set and a snuff bottle.
There were many statues, some with three faces. Some tourists and Tibetans would
place their offerings at the base of the statues, which are later collected by the monks for their upkeep. The next day, we went to Potola Palace which was a sight to behold. Situated high on a hilltop, there were countless steps, steep and almost vertical staircases to climb. To get to the top, one needs to pay 10 yuan.
The next morning, the group went off to see pandas. 1 gave it a miss and waited for their return to depart for the airport, back to Singapore. This journey to Tibet is truly an experience - a tour only fit for agile elders. Dr Adela Sawyer
Next, we drove six hours from Lhasa to
Drepong Monastery. At a height of 51,000 metres, some of us in the bus breathed
from oxygen cylinders which we bought in Lhasa for 5 yuan due to the slow ascent.
The Drepong Monastery is also lit with yak candies and there were many statues.
The next morning at 4.00 am, we reached Old, poor peasant in the countryside.
the Monastery of the Yellow Hat Sect which is located on a steep hillside and we were
told to climb the rocky slopes. 1 could hardly see in the dark but eventually, we made it to a flat ledge. At dawn, the whole hillside was covered with people. We could see a The Tonglin Club 19
recentevents
It's Good Seeing Old Friends Appreciation Evening - 23 February 2004 Over 100 "senior" members and their spouses turned up in the Churchill Room on Monday 23 February for an informal buffet dinner for those who have been members for 35 years or more. As far as one can remember, this is the first time such a function
had been organised for these senior members. Many are in relatively good health, though a few needed the aid of a walking stick or wheelchair.
Delighted to be able to see so many old friends, they expressed gratitude to the Club for arranging the "Appreciation Evening".
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miscellariy Obituary
Art Classes For Adults & CFiildren ADULT CHiNESE BRUSH PAINTtNG Conducted by Mr Tan Khim Ser. Every Thursday, from 10.00 am to 12 noon
at the Draycott Room. Fee - $94.50 per month.
David W. Morgan Died peacefully on 3 February 2004,
CHILDREN'S ART Conducted by Mr Yap Sin Guan.
aged 80, at home. Forder Farm, Buckfastleigh,
Friday at 3.00 pm to 4.30 pm or
Devon, UK.
Saturday at 9.00 am to 10.30 am at the Wheeihouse Restaurant.
Memorial Service at
Fee - $52.50 per month.
,
RNAS Yeovilton UK, at
12 noon, 21 May 2004. Details 6012 405 1977 or
ianbell@tm.net.my .
Fees include 5% GST * Registration forms are available at the Front Desk.
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More than 3,600 copies of the Magazine go out every month to 3,500 local households and overseas members who request them, plus 100 reciprocal clubs around the world.
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library Top 10 Popular Titles A six-month survey of the books acquired in October 2003 showed that the following titles were most
frequently borrowed by members.
Fiction • No Second Chance Harlan Coben
New Books Adult Library
James Siege! • Miss Marple Omnibus: The
Body In The Library, The Moving Finger, A Murder is Announced, 4.50 From Paddington Agatha Christie • Death In Dark Waters
Palazzo D' Oro
Non Fiction • God's Secretaries' The Making Of The King James Bible Adam Nicolson
• The
Most Evil
Men
And
Chair: A Story Of Light And Death
Elizabeth Adier
Angels And Demons
Mark Essig
The Adventures Of Augie
Dan Brown
Arrogance: Rescuing
March
The Know
America From The
Saul Bellow
Martina Cole
Media Elite
Trojan Odyssey
Bernard Goldberg
Of Love
Clive Cussler
Inside Al Qaeda; Global
Catherine Brady
Twisted
Network Of Terror
Emma's Secret
Jeffery Deaver
Rohan Gunaratna
Barbara Taylor Bradford Sunny Chandler's Return
Train
Imperial America: The
Pete Dexter
Bush Assault On The
Sandra Brown
The Last Juror
World Order
Family Trust
John Grisham
John Newhouse
Amanda Brown
The Last Red Death
Cinderella Dream: The
The Good Wife
Paul Johnston
Allure Of The Lavish
Strikes Back
The Conspiracy Club
Wedding
Elizabeth Buchan
Jonathan Kellerman
Cele C. Otnes &
The Dark Tower Vol 1 - 4
Elizabeth H. Pleck
Sarah Challis
Stephen King
No One's Perfect
A Sunday At The Pool In Kigali
Absolute Friends
H. Ototake
John LeCarre
In An Uncertain World
Gil Courtemanche
Mr Paradise
Robert E. Rubin &
Bad Boy Jack Josephine Cox
Elmore Leonard
Dark Winter
Jacob Weisberg Mayada Daughter Of Iraq:
The Fox's Walk
Annabel Davis - Goff
Andy McNab Rumpole And
Saddam Hussein's
Seal Team Seven:
The Primrose Path
Torture Jail
Deadly Force Keith Douglass Pride And Promiscuity
John Mortimer
Jean Sasson
The Watchman
Schott's Food & Drink
Ian Rankin
Miscellany
Arielle Eckstut &
Merrick
Ben Schott
Dennis Ashton
Anne Rice
Wine Report 2004
The Great Fire
Dead Ringer
Tom Stevenson
Shirley Hazzard
Lisa Scottoline
Eats, Shoots & Leaves:
Azur Like It
Miranda Twiss
Wendy Holden
Ainsley Harriott • Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution Dr Robert C.Atkins
• The Cheeky Guide To
Man Of War
The Grandmothers
Doris Lessing
David Bramwell
Joint Task Force: Liberia David E. Meadows Crown Jewel
Fern Michaels
God Still Don't Like Ugly Mary Monroe The Sight Of The Stars Belva Plain
at 6739 4127/tclibrary@tanglinclub.org.sg
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Operation Monsoon Shona Ramaya Mr Golightty's Holiday Sally Vickers Mulliner Nights P.G. Wodehouse
"w
Approach To Punctuation Lynne Truss Glimpses And Reflections
Michael Backman &
Wee Kim Wee
Charlotte Butler
I Ching: The Book Of Change Cheng Yi
Havoc's Sword
Dewey Lambdin
One Woman's Survival In
The Zero Tolerance
Non Fiction Big In Asia: 25 Strategies For Business Success
Alexander Kent
Student Life
For enquiries, contact the Library
Lilian Jackson Braun Dan Brown
Women In History • Low Fat Meals In Minutes
Keith Davitt Edison & The Electric
The Hotel Riviera
Blackthorn Winter
Paul Theroux
Turkey Digital Fortress
Patricia Hall
• The Stranger At The
Water Features For Small Gardens
Fiction
Curled In The Bed
• Derailed
Crime & Thriller The Cat Who Talked
Charles Darwin Voyaging: A Biography Janet Browne
Winning Modern Wars: Iraq, Terrorism And The American Empire General Wesley K. Clark The End Of The
For General Information
Beginning: From The
Siege Of Malta To The Allied Victory At El Alamein
Tim Clayton & Phil Craig Charlie Wilson's War: The
Extraordinary Story Of The Largest Covert Operation In History George Crile
Newspapers of the previous seven days are kept in the Library and are available for
members' use upon request.
sports&recreorion Tennis Friendly vs SCC 31 January 2004 k
The Tanglin Club renewed Its friendly rivalry with the Singapore Cricket Club on this particular Saturday in January. We were grateful for the fine weather after the damp of the previous months and managed to get in a number of good matches. SCC fielded a youthful team, which added that extra bit of"wham-bam" and sizzle to the exchanges. The Tanglin Ciub once again put up a gallant fight but sadly had to concede defeat to the better side for the afternoon, eventually going down 100 to 80. Mark Fernandas
Tennis Mixed Doubles
The Tanglin Club vs The British Club Af The British Club
7 February 2004 It was a perfect day, with a clear blue sky, for some competitive tennis after a whole month of rain in January. We were invited to play at the British Club on 7 February for a round robin of mixed doubles. It was a
perfect setting for some competitive tennis.
We played at the hilltop amid lush green
surroundings. Judging by the results, our players are definitely high-altitude players.
Annual Junior Tennis
We were not in awe of the smartly attired
Sahjrday 12& Sunday 13 June
British Club players, with their sporty outfits, six rounds of mixed doubles were played according to Lorna Gibson's (British Club
The
Captain) round robin format. It took a while for some of us to figure out how it worked. Matches were played in a highly organised and efficient manner. Credit goes to the
Championships Annual
Junior
Tennis
Championships will be held on Saturday June 12 and Sunday June 13. The championships will be held over one weekend so the kids can
expect to play a lot of matches.
captains of both clubs. All matches were
intensely fought, but friendly. Our opponents were and so were we, stunned by our combination of devastating groundstrokes
Ail events will be singles as we will be holding a Junior Doubles Tournament later in the year.
and crisp volleys. It was an ovenwhelming victory to The Tanglin Club, with a score of 206 against 80 for The British Club.
Age categories will be under 12, 14, 16 and 18. Entry forms will be available
Congratulations to CT Khoo and Koh Ming
and we look forward to seeing all the upcoming junior tennis stars out on the
early May so keep an eye out for them Ling, who both won the highest number of games respectively among the man
court in June.
and lady members of The Tanglin Club. No recount was needed!
After the game we relaxed around the bar of this rustic environment and were treated to rounds of ice cold beer and
lemonade, together with the delicious sausage rolls and quiches. It was a great day to have fun and we thanked
The British Club for hosting the event and we are looking forward to a re-match at The Tanglin Club sometime this year. Norman Ip
Contact
the
tennis
professionals/Director of Tennis at
http://www.tanglinclub.org.sg/ sports_and_rec/ tennis.asp and find out more about the tennis
sessions that are going on.
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sports&recrearion
School Holiday Tennis Camps 31 May To 4 June & 7 To 10 June There will be 2 tennis camps held prior to the start of the Annual Junior Tennis Championships which will be a good opportunity for those kids entered in the tournament to practice their skills prior to the competition. For those kids entering for the first time, all scoring and playing aspects of tournament play will be covered, while for the more
seasoned players, there will be extra match play and training involved. These camps are open for players of all ages and abilities and registration forms will be available
early May. More information can be obtained by calling Ken
Smith
on
90042294
or
at
kensmith@tennisaUegiancegroup.com
i
Annual Tennis
Championships
The Annual Tennis Championships are on again this month and members are eagerly encouraged to dust off their racquets and get out on court and participate in this annual
Tanglin bowlers at the see
event.
Events being held are the Club Men's and Ladies' Singles Championships, the Club Mixed Doubles Championships, and the Club Men's and Ladies' Doubles Championships. Each event will run for a week with semi-finals being played on a Saturday, followed by the finals on a Sunday. Dates for each event are listed below and we encourage all members to come along and support the competitors during their matches.
Lawn Bowls - KL Fours
February 2004 Three TC bowlers attended the KL Fours which were played over
four days at the Bukit Kiara Centre in Kuala Lumpur and which boasts five immaculate grass greens. 27 men's teams and 12 ladies' teams took part and completed the tournament despite the
interruptions of heavy rain. The standard of play was high, particularly
Monday 26 April to Sunday 2 May Men's and Ladles' Singles Championships Closing date for entries : Monday 19 April
from the Malaysian teams, who were predominantly young, often
teenagers. Typically, each team played two or three games each day, quite a time to stay alert and concentrated.
Monday 3 May to Sunday 9 May
Chris Petrie
Mixed Doubles Championships
Closing date for entries : Monday 26 April
Visit
Monday 10 May to Sunday 16 May
http://www.tanglinclub.org.sg/sports_and_rec/
Men's and Ladies' Doubles Championships
Closing date for entries : Monday 3 May
lawnbowls.asp for more information on Lawn Bowls activities.
Registration forms are avaiiable from the Sports & Recreation Dept and the Tennis Hut or call 6739 4128/4148for more details. Entries for each event will
close one
week
prior to the
commencement of the event.
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temis&lawnbowk
Lawn Bowls The Tanglin Club vs see
7 March 2004 The Tanglin Club fielded a team of 15 bowlers, who
played as five teams of three. Each team played three games 3-bowl triples of 6 ends, changing both opposing team and green for each game. The weather stayed fair and at times sunny, the grass was fast and hard. While a good time was had by all, the SCO had the edge once more. Refreshments, provided by the SCO, completed a splendid afternoon. Chris Petrie
The Tanglin Club Singles Lawn Bowls Championship ^teve Wright Cup
Happiness is ... Hitting a long straight drive. Hitting your approach shot close,
The annual competition for the Steve Wright Cup is once more upon us. Full details are available from the Sports & Recreation Dept or Steve Wright or Rodger Kimpton if you wish to participate.
Hitting your putt Into the hole.
Happiness is the As per last year, there will be a plate as well as trophies for runners-
up. Games, to 21 shots, will be at the SCC at the players' convenience.
SIMPLHiOLF SYSTEM (ii)irsÂŤiii^ is in Safe Ma mis
Lawn Bowls Pairs Competition On Every First Sunday Of The
To discover true golfing happiness visit
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Month To give us all a bit more competition and match practice, we will
play a pairs competition on every first Sunday of each month starting from 4 April. Teams will be agreed on the day to give everyone a chance to get better and to win. A small entry fee will be charged and there will be prizes to be won.
For the golfing adventure of your lifetime and the opportunity for "fast track" personal golf training, click on the Simpli 333 Loyalty Club flashing button on the Welcome Page.
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sports&recreorion Snakes & Ladders
ExcellenfU!
Bravo!!!
I Bad Form| Ladder Good Co^rdinotionH
Breathing
Great
Effort!!
Prolonged absenteeism
Determination's
Ladder
G ide
Continuously late for lessons
Well Done!!
Ladder of Confidence
Ready,Set, Go
Blow Bubbles
PB1
Swimming - IHAEA 2000 There are both snakes and ladders from the start of the route. Together let us work hard, advancing step by step and climb our way to
the top. Beware of sliding down these snakes because it hurts, but with determination nothing will stop us. Come splash with us and have fun in the pooll Visit our website at www.ihaea2000.com for more information or call Zarena at 9276 5900. See you soon!!
Welcome On Board New sign-ups in March We wish to welcome Huw Jones, Timothy Kuah, Alexandra Koh & Joshua Sundarson.
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Needing swimming lessons at the Club? Please call Zarena at 9276 5900 or 6737 0742.
Alternatively, visit
http://www.tanglinclub.org.sg/sports_and_rec /swimming.asp
swimming&fhness Snakes & Ladders Programme
Eight Weeks To A New You
PB1 • GUPPY - INTRODUCTION TO WATER
Small Group Personal Training At The Tanglin Club
Aim: introduction to water, buoyancy, mobiiity, enjoyment, venture,
water expioration, identify stress, correct appiication and use of personai floatation devices, parent education process.
There's no such thing as a quick fix but a good beginning is half the journey.
Teaching points: Expioring the water, kicking on front, entering and exiting the pool.
Have you ever wondered if there was a happy medium between an exercise class and a one-on-one personal training session in
PB2• PENGUINS - WATER AWARENESS AND CONFIDENCE
the gym, ail within an attainable time frame? Eight Weeks To A
Aim: Water awareness and confidence, buoyancy, mobiiity, introduction to propulsion, water discovery, water games, introduction to water safety principles.
the expert guidance of Lorna Burns, a personal trainer new at The
New You is proving just the thing for three Club members, under Tanglin Club.
Teaching points: Arms gliding, opening eyes under water, kicking on front and back,jump from the side of the pool.
Lorna is a Strength & Conditioning Specialist with a particular interest in women's health and fitness. The key to her training
W3• MINNOWS - WATER DISCOVERY AND ADVENTURE Aim: Water awareness & confidence, buoyancy, mobility, introduction
philosophy Is "making sustainable changes without feeling burdened by impossible ideals". The aim of this eight-week training programme
to propulsion, water discovery, water games, introduction to water
offers just that in the form of a sound beginning to a sustainable
safety principles.
Teaching points: Arms movement, under water exploration,
training regime. The course comprises of one hour per week of group personal training (maximum 4 people) introducing eight key
introducing breaststroke arms and kicks.
elements: resistance exercise: core muscles; lower body blitz; upper
B1 • SEALS - FORWARD MOVEMENT AND PROPULSION
quads; the circuit and Plyometrics (high energy movements to build
Aim: Forward movement and propulsion with breathing, floatation and basic swimming techniques. Teaching points: Fully submerged face, front and back glides,
muscular power). This is achieved by learning how to isolate and work specific areas of the body with readily available equipment.
body toning; using bars, balls and bands; abdominals, glutes and
Clad in The Tanglin Club t-shirts and armed with the statutory water
pencil arms, forward propulsion - froggie kicks and arms, flutter
bottle, we also chose two other fitness classes to attend each week
kick and survival back kick.
and received dietary and fitness advice from Lorna.
B2• DOLPHINS - PERFORM BREASTSTROKE
Midway through the course Susan Simpson said,"Lorna has given me the motivation that I have been looking for, for years. It's hard work but I'm really enjoying the classes and especially the personal training sessions and can't wait for the next one. I definitely feel better about myself and this small group scenario is ideal for me. I find it more difficult to keep up in a large class where there is a wide range of abilities". Anne Van Der Sande admitted that after three weeks, she had more energy, felt more relaxed and enjoyed
Aim: Learning correct breaststroke technique. Main objectives include technique in ail areas of swimming. Teaching points: Breaststroke action - arms and legs action, swim 200m breaststroke and squat dives. Survival side kick and h-^-'kstroke, sculling, treading water with eggbeater kick. B3• MARLINS - PERFORM FREESTYLE
Aim: Learning correct freestyle technique. Main objectives include technique and distance in all areas of swimming. Teaching points: Freestyle breathing, freestyle arms and legs action, swim 200m freestyle, bilateral breathing and diving. Swim 4 laps survival backstroke. B4 • SHARKS - PERFORM BACKSTROKE
Aim: Learning correct freestyle technique. Main objectives include technique, distance and stamina in all areas of swimming. Teaching points: Back glide, backstroke arms and legs action, swim 200m backstroke. B5 • KILLER WHALES - PERFORM BUTTERFLY
Aim: Learning correct butterfly technique. Main objectives include
having time out for herself. Anne also enjoyed being able to try other fitness classes as part of the course. This is a new initiative for the Fitness Section and it is hoped that there may be more courses of this type in the future. Eight Weeks To A New You isn't going to transform you Into a supermodel
overnight or within eight weeks, but it is a fun beginning to a healthier and fitter lifestyle and is for anyone who wants to get started but, don't know how. If you are interested in this course, please contact
the Sports & Recreation Dept today at 6739 4128/4148 or through email at tcrecreationse@tang 11nclub.org.sg
technique, distance, stamina and speed in all areas of swimming. Teaching points: Dolphin kicks, butterfly arms and legs action,
Kim J. Saunders
swim 100m butterfly and timed, able to swim for 4 strokes.
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sports&recreorion Dance Fitness
Fitness Schedule Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
6.30 am HATHA & RAJA
8.30 am
AQUACISE
8.30 am FITBALL
YOGA (Advance) Margaret
Geoffrey
Carin
9.30 am KEEP FIT Janet Pool
10.00 am
PILATES Clarise
6.30 pm
6.30 pm
BODY WORX Daniel Chan
DANCE FITNESS
Brigid 7.30 pm
This class uses a variety of house music and combines typical dance club moves, latin and jazz with low to mid impact choreography.
Pllates
A method of exercise in which exercisers are kept in constant motion and use the centre of the body for strength and resistance to tone other muscles, it improves stamina and co-ordination, firms the stomach and better breath control.
PILATES Clarise
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
8.30 am AQUACISE
8.30 am
10.00 am & 11.30 am TAIJIQUAN
FLEXIBLE STRENGTH
Geoffrey
Wong L C 1.45 pm
Marcus Tang
9.30 am HATHA & RAJA
HIP HOP (9-12 years old)
YOGA
9.30 am KEEP FIT
Jerinne
Margaret
Janet
2.30 pm
5.00 pm
Hafha & Raja Yoga An Indian exercise fonn for stress relief and improvement of flexibility.
Aquacise A total conditioning class in the water.
HIPHOP(13-16yearsold)
LINE DANCE
Jerinne
Jeny 6.30 pm
4.00 pm
Fitball
TAEKWONDO
SOCIAL LATIN DANCE
Patrick
These balls are an excellent piece of equipment for anyone who wants to improve posture and overall muscle conditioning.
Jerry 8.15 pm PILATES Clarise
All classes are held at the Multi-Purpose Hall except Aquacise.
Line Dance A low impact, healthy activity, suitable for ail age groups and it is fun.
There will be no Fitness classes on Friday 9 April (Good Friday) & Saturday 1 May (Labour Day).
Social Latin Dance Contemporary dance music of Afro-Cuban origin which incorporates jazz and rock elements.
Body Worx
Sports Schedule Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
8.30 am
5.00 pm
LADIES TENNIS Tennis Courts
8.30 am LADIES TENNIS Tennis Courts
5.00 pm
5.00 pm
CLUB TENNIS Tennis Courts
CLUB TENNIS Tennis Courts
5.15 pm
6.15 pm
SQUASH CLUB
WEEKLY SQUASH SECTION HANDICAP TOURNAMENT
NIGHT
Squash Courts
Tennis Courts
Despite its aii-encompassing aspects, Flexible Strength tones without adding bulk to your frame.
Friday 8.30 am
8.30 am to 11.30 am
CLUB TENNIS Tennis Courts
LADIES TENNIS
6.00 pm
5.00 pm
JUNIOR TENNIS COACHING Tennis Courts
SQUASH SECTION FUND NIGHT
CLUB TENNIS Tennis Courts
SOCIAL SQUASH
5.15 pm
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Flexible Strength
5.00 pm
Squash Courts
Keep Fit A traditional combination physical fitness class.
Thursday
Courts
and a sexier butt.
CLUB TENNIS
Squash Courts
Tennis
A 60-minute low impact toning class that utilizes bodyweight and light resistance to achieve firmer thighs, leaner arms, slimmer waist
Saturday
3.00 pm
SQUASH CLUB
Squash Courts 4.00 pm
NIGHT
CLUB TENNIS
Squash Courts
Tennis Courts
Taijiquon This martial art is excellent for the cardio-pulmonary system and is equally beneficial for both body and mind. At the same time, it promotes mental relaxation similar to yoga exercises.
Taekwondo A martial art form of Korean origin.
Sunday 4.00 pm CLUB TENNIS Tennis Courts
Hip Hop Want to move and dance like your favourite popstars? Then, this
fun and exciting class is for you. You'll learn the cool moves of Britney, Beyonce, Justin and many more, easily with lots of fun!
Looking for a good workout and fitness guidance?
Log on now to http://www.tanglinclub.org.sg/sports_and_rec/fitness.asp and find out more on the types of classes available. 28 The Tanglin Club
fitness!bridge
Bridge BGB International Game
T
The next International Game will be held in the Raffles Room on Wednesday 14
April at 1.00 pm. These games are organised by Bridge Great Britain (BGB). Why not come along and join in? The hands are all set and played simultaneously in many countries. A booklet is
given out after the game so you are able to see how the experts would have played, Want to move and dance like your
and compare how you played the hands yourself.
favourite MTV stars? This fun and
exciting class is for you. You'll leam the cool moves of Britney, Beyonce, Justin nd many more, easily with lots of fun!
Sometimes this might not be good for your ego, but can certainly be of help to improve your skill. You can also log on to the BGB website (the address is in the booklet) to find out your position in the tournament.
Classes will be held weekly on Saturdays and will commence on
Friendly Game On Every Wednesday
Saturday 3 April.
Remember, we have a very friendly evening game on every Wednesday at 7.30 pm. Light refreshments, tea and coffee are provided. You can just turn up without
Time: 1.45 pm to 2.30 pm
a partner as there is always a standby player.
Fees: $50 per month (Member) $60 per month (Guest)
Claire Quinn
Age : 9 to 12 years old Time: 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm
Fees: $60 per month (Member) $72 per month (Guest) Age : 13 to 16 years old
Class requires minimum of 5 students to begin. Please register your interest with Sports & Recreation Dept at 6739 4128 / 4148 or through email at tcrecreationse@tanglin-club.org.sg
Billiards
Upcoming Events Saturday 3 April The Biscuit Cup Friendly match vs British Club
Monday 5 To Saturday 24 April
Bridge Schedule Date
Time
Monday
1,00 pm to 4.30 pm 1.00 pm to 4.30 pm 1.00 pm to 4.30 pm 7.30 pm to 10.30 pm 1.00 pm to 4.30 pm
Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Friday
Directors
Duplicate Bridge
Rohini Arya
Novice
Aisha Elliot
Duplicate Bridge
Anjana Beri
Duplicate Bridge Duplicate Bridge
Claire Quinn Sherna Danani
Francis Graham
Non-Handicap Competition
Monday 17 To Saturday 29 May Senior Handicap Tournament ^
Want To Ploy Bridge? Interested in learning to play Bridge? Do you know what's happening in the Card Room? For further
details or enquiries on Bridge events and games visit http://www.tanglinclub.org.sg/ sports_and_rec/bndge.asp
or contact the Sports & Recreation Dept at 6739 4128/4148.
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sports&recrearion
Squashy Friends & Honeybees! Uganda Limited) was established. Musisi, being a lawyer himself,
was offered a position in the company as the company's lawyer. Most Ugandan beekeepers are still keeping bees in their traditional
ways. Working closely with the Ugandan authorities, Lesster engaged a German expert to help teach the farmers modern methods using catcher boxes which could be baited to attract wild swarms, and
modern hives which provide greater yields. Two years on it, it looks very promising, During his visits
around the Ugandan countryside
Ldsster and Stephen presenting a honey hampe'TBt the recent
visiting bee farms, Lesster has taken many memorable photographs. A few are included in this article.
Jumbo Doubles
Tournament ewell lunch.
Editor's note: At the recent International Doubles Squash Tournament, a team from Uganda participated for the very first
time. One of the two players was a Ugandan lawyer who partnered a Singaporean businessman now resident in Uganda, East Africa. Who says squash, business and honeybees don't mix! "Uganda is from end to end one beautiful garden, where the staple food of the people grows almost without labour. Does It not sound like a paradise on earth?"- Sir Winston Churchill's The Pearl of
Africa (1908). A love of squash and a search for new ventures Inadvertently led entrepreneur Lesster Leow
By-products derived from honey fanning, like beeswax, royal jelly, bee pollen, propolis and venom are put into good use too. Beeswax candle. Beeswax for example, are used in the production of candles, cosmetics, soaps and even capsules for medicine. Unlike common paraffin candles, which pollute the air with smoke, beeswax candles burn cleanly without dripping or smoking, have a sweet scent and emit negative ions, which help to clean the air of bacteria, viruses and dust mites. It burns longer due to a lower melting point. Before leaving for Uganda, Lesster had been a regular participant in the Jumbo Doubles Squash circuit in S.E. Asia, and had sorely missed these events. In February, Lesster made a visit here with Musisi and they became the first team from the African continent to play In The Tanglin Club International Doubles Tournament.
from the concrete blocks of
Many people in Singapore regard bees as dangerous. Bee coloVft^s
Singapore to becoming the leading apiculturist(bee farming guru) and honey producer in Uganda.
at building blocks are not uncommon. Lesster wants to create an awareness that honeybees are not dangerous unless provoked
In 1999, Lesster chanced upon an opportunity, when Bill Gates
During his visit, Lesster has trained some Singaporeans to capture bee swarms and relocate them, rather than having them killed, as
Lesster
meetind'
(Microsoft) offered a US$40 million donation to Uganda for anyone
and can play a vital role in pollination and keeping an ecological balance.
to set up a condom manufacturing plant there. Lesster visited
has happened in the past. He setup the first Bee-Keeping Club in
Uganda and conducted a feasibility study, but discovered the land
Singapore.
was unsuitable for growing rubber trees needed for making condoms. Instead the natural vegetation was great for honey farming and there was a worldwide shortage of honey, the plan of action
Lesster had been invited into the panel of Consultants at the
Singapore Zoological Gardens. He will be setting up a mini apiary,
(bee farm)for the development and educational aspect for the Zoo.
immediately changed and since then, there was no turning back.
Finally when I asked him,"What is the most enriching experience when you embarked on this journey?".
Being a squash fanatic, he called the Ugandan Squash Racquets Association, hoping to gather more leads plus some games. That led him to meeting up with the Association Secretary,
Stephen Musisi. With his assistance, his company (EWI 30 The Tanglin Club
His answer;"When paths cross, lives can change."
Anyone interested in learning more about bees or this story can contact Lesster through the author. Ross Mackenzie
squash
0 ^0 â– 2=' mi A recent study concluded the repetitive and strenuous nature of squash causes memory loss in older players.
A gift of an engraved silver-plated gold wine cooler was presented
to mark both Dare's devotion and the oft forgotten patience and unwaivering support of Vikki.
Anyone doubting these findings should have attended the recent annual squash awards dinner and drinks party held in the Raffles Room in early March.
The verbally promiscuous Convenor finally won the microphone to
Steve Wright sponsored and hosted the pre-dinner cocktails and
year.
compere the Annual Awards Presentation and together we celebrated the many achievements of individual section members over the
introduced some exotic recipes he has collected in his fifty or so years of world travel.
Category awards of mention went to Peter Birch - Best Protected,
It was after several of these the first evidence of memory loss
Faizal - Best Short Game, Steve Wright - Most Frequent Drops, Peter Allen - Best Doubles, Alex Mackenzie - Best Passing Shots,
started to appear with Steve not remembering the recipe proportions. F-^ch glass became a new hepatic adventure.
The evening ended with a special thanks to Danny, Michelle, Raj
As the seventy or so guests filled in for dinner, they discovered the
and Daniel from the Sports & Recreation Dept without whom the smooth running of the Squash Section would not be possible.
Robert Weiner - Best Boasts and Anthony Rawlinson - Best Racket.
event was to be a trip down memory lane. The theme was "A
Decade Of Dare" to celebrate that which all had forgotten - Graham
Everyone said their farewells at 10.00 pm and by the following
Dare's ten years as Squash Convenor.
morning, as the research predicted, few could remember the events
of the preceding evening.
Angular pictures, Austin Powers glasses, a micro Maxply and a vote-winning tribute speech celebrated Graham's ten-year tenure.
Chris Clarldge
We then heard telegrams and tributes from members now living in Australia, England, France. Denmark, Scotland and the USA, none
of whom had forgotten the camaraderie of the Squash Section,
Squash Forthcoming Events Here are some dates you may wish to pencil into your diaries. 24 to 25 April
Cosmo Tournament Weekend
7 to 9 May
Surabaya Jumbo Doubles Tournament The Tanglin Club 31
cinema
17 & 18 April Seablscuit•PG
Adaptation drama (140 mIns) Starring: Tobey McGuire, Jeff Bridges. Director: Gary Ross. Johnny Pollard, Charles Howard and Tom Smith found each other and discovered
hope in a down-and-out racehorse who took them and the nation on the ride of a lifetime.
Ti 24 & 25 April Lost In Translation - R21
3 & 4 April
Comedy (105 mins) Starring: Bill Murray,
Cold Mountain - R21
Scarlet Johansson.
Historical adaptation (155 mins) Starring: Jude Law, Nicole Kidman. Director: Anthony Minghella.
Bob is a movie star in town to shoot a
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Director: Sofia Coppola. whiskey commercial, while Charlotte is a young woman tagging along with her workaholic husband. Both met one night in a hotel bar and became good friends, venturing through Tokyo and ultimately discovered a new belief in life's possibilities.
Inman is seriously wounded in battle before heading home to his beloved Ada. In inman's long journey home, he meets people who want to both aid and hinder his mission.
Pirates Of The Carribean
8 & 9 May Big Fish - PG Adaptation adventure(125 mIns) Starring: Ewan McGregor, Billy Crudup. Director: Tim Burton.
Desperate to know his dying father, Edward pieced together stories he"-
gathered over the years, he winds up re-creating his father's elusive life in a series of legends and myths inspired by the few facts he knows.
10 & 11 April Pirates Of The Carribean - PG
1 &2 May
Action adventure (130 mIns) Starring: Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom.
Mystic River - NC 16 Suspense thriller (140 mins) Starring: Sean Penn,
Director: Gore Verblnskl.
Tim Robblns.
Captain Jack Sparrow's life capsizes after Captain Barbossa steals his ship and attacks
Director: Clint Eastwood.
Port Royal, kidnapping Elizabeth Swann. When rescuing her and recapturing his ship,
whose dark, interwoven history forces
he discovered a curse dooming Barbossa
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Mystic River tells the story of three men them to come to terms with a brutal murder on the mean streets of Boston.
and his crew to live forever as the undead.
For enquiries, please call the Reception at 6737 6011 Or keep track of the showtimes and booking procedure via www.tanglinclub.org.sg/facilities/cinema.asp Tickets can be obtained at the Reception.
Moviegoers are to be seated 10 minutes before showtime. 32 The Tanglin Club
Showtimes Saturday - 9.00 pm • Sunday - 2.30 pm & 8.00 pm V\s\i www.tanglinclub.org.sg/facilities/movies.asp for movie trailers.
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