General Manager’s Message It was wonderful to see so many members, their families and guests once again enjoying the festive period at the Club and in particular at Kellett Island for New Year’s and I trust those of you who saw in the arrival of 2022 in at Middle Island and Shelter Cove also had a great time.
The Bridge
Indeed, Christmas and New Year’s was so much closer to ‘normal’ this year, given that the year all Club facilities had to be shut by 1800hrs. I particularly remember how quiet it was when only six of us were able to be present on the Rooftop as the Commodore fired the cannon to bring in 2021. January will be a busy month, but we’ve still got time to host two wine dinners before we start heading into Chinese New Year celebrations.
General Manager Mark Bovaird
總經理布馬克
For the first time at the Club, we have the Alvaro Palacios Wine Dinner. Alvaro Palacios is one of Spain’s most important and influent wine producers. Hailing from a winemaking family, rather than work with his own family domain, Alvaro set out on his own to do things a bit differently. Alvaro’s vineyards are situated in the historic regions of Rioja, Priorat and Bierzo and on Thursday 6 January we present them to you paired with an exquisite menu. On Thursday 20 January we host the Monte Zovo Wine Dinner – another first for the Club. The vineyards of Monte Zovo extend over a land comprising 140 hectares in northern Italy, with vineyards situated in Lugana, Valpolicella and Lake Garda. Monte Zovo is owned by the Cottini family which for four generations, has been nurturing their vines which epitomise the regions of Italy. The ever-popular Poon Choi Dinner is back at the Rooftop on 21 January and if you prefer to celebrate at home, we have a special Poon Choi takeaway package available too. On the subject of ordering takeaways, now is the time to get your order in for our Chinese New Year Takeaway Delights and our Home-made Chinese New Year Puddings. Chinese New Year will soon be upon us and this time we will greet the Year of the Tiger! And this year the Tiger is under the influence of Water, which should help promote wealth and health, both of which everyone in Hong Kong will welcome I am sure after the challenges of the pandemic. Please note the Club Operating Hours on page 10. On behalf of all staff may I take this opportunity to thank you for you support over the past year and to wish you all a very Happy, Healthy and Successful 2022.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us to all of you!
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