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ON THE COVER The Lounge opens after renovations MANAGING EDITORS & CREATIVE DIRECTION Jeremy Reay & Rebecca Kovacs PAST ISSUES Online at arbutusclub.com
contents All Aboard The Board of Directors have faced unique circumstances this year, so it's the perfect time to get to know the team a little bit better.
Member Survey Results Your feedback is in and we've put together a simple summary of important takeaways, opportunities for improvement, and areas where we really hit the mark!
Gift Giving Guide Shop ahead this gift-giving season at the Club to avoid the last minute rush and leave more time for love, laughter, family, and friends.
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02 President's Letter
27 Fall Food & Beverage Events
42 Badminton
04 Events Calendar
28 Food & Beverage Updates
44 Minor Hockey
06 Board of Directors
30 Holiday Recipes
46 Physiotherapy
12 Member Survey Results
33 Holiday Events
48 Squash
19 Club Life
35 Meet the Team: Staff Feature
49 Volleyball
20 Members of Excellence
36 The Arbutus FitPass is Back
51 Youth Winter Camps
22 The Club at the Olympics
40 Adult Programs
53 Holiday Gift Guide
24 Meet the Athlete
41 Children's Centre
62 Reciprocal Club
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THE PRESIDENT’S LETTER
Dear members, It has been just under a month since we ushered in the 2021-2022 program year. Fall is one of the busiest times for the Club as families settle back into their regular routines after the summer break. I think we were all hoping for a return to our true normal, but much like last year, the pandemic continues to impact much of our daily lives. The government mandated Proof of Vaccination Order gave rise to a range of feelings for our members. For some, there is confidence to return to the Club after a long hiatus and many others have communicated a greater sense of ease while on-site. However, others voiced disappointment and frustration as they are unable to visit the Club. Regardless of your position, it’s clear that the pandemic has taken a toll on all of us. I want to thank you for your patience and understanding over the past 20 months and acknowledge the exceptional efforts of our staff. On a lighter note, I must commend all those involved in The Lounge renovation - what a spectacular space. A special thank you to the Planning & Facilities Committee, who assisted management in the RFP process and met with the designer on several occasions. If you've yet to visit The Lounge, be sure to do so. It is open 7 days a week and happy hour begins at 4:30pm. I'm sure many of you took part in the excitement of the Tokyo Olympic Games, watching as Canada took home a record 24 medals. The Olympics is a great reminder of the strength of the human spirit – our determination to push past our limits to reach our goals and persistence in the face of adversity. Here, we highlight the incredible Olympic accomplishments of three of our members John Smythe, Scott Tupper, and Donovan Tildesley, plus Club Gymnastics Coach Gord Bennett. Each shares their stories of inspiration and achievement.
Be sure to read through the key results of the Annual Member Survey beginning on page 12. We appreciate the time members took to fill out the survey and provide thoughtful suggestions for future improvements. We know the survey was longer than most, but there is a lot to learn with our wide range of offerings and your feedback is invaluable. Overall, the results were extremely positive considering the service interruptions due to the Arbutus 2020 project and the pandemic. The Club rated above the industry average in nearly every area and 94% of survey respondents are satisfied with their overall Club experience. That said, there is always an opportunity to do better. Management is working with the Board and Committees to develop improvement plans where needed, which will be shared with the membership as they unfold. For now, be assured that the Board and management strive to make decisions in the best interest of the general membership and deliver an exceptional Club experience. Ready to have some fun? Mark your calendars because your favourite Club events return this fall. Discover best-in-class wines at That 70’s Wine Dinner, socialize with friends at Grapes and Hops, or revel in the holiday spirit at Breakfast with Santa or the Family Christmas Dinner. You can find all the event details in this issue of The Bark. Finally, the Club continues to be in a strong financial position as we near year-end. Interest in new membership remains strong with 52 applications to date, over 3 million dollars in loan payments have been made since January, and revenues are up near post-pandemic levels in all areas. With that in mind, I encourage you to remember that the challenges we face today will soon pass. I'm confident the Club's future is bright and that collectively we have a lot to look forward to. Sincerely,
Alan Bailey Club President president@arbutusclub.com
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Board + Committee
2020/2021 President Alan Bailey
Vice President Jeff Thorsteinson
Treasurer
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Soren Rasmussen
Secretary Brooke Moss
Immediate Past President Sandi Munro
Directors Kristen Baur Hollis Bromley Lawrence Chee David Cunningham Elliott Lipsey Christine McCaffrey Nicole Paris Jordan Sengara Ramon Solinas Darren Turecki
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Activity Committee Chairperson 25 Year Club: Judy Simonett AAHL: Toby Treweeke Bridge: Pamela Moore, Margaret Duncan Dance: Moira Stilwell Figure Skating: Barb West Fitness Centre: Rick Richardson Ice Allocation: Nick Bedford Karate: William Arlotta Minor Hockey: Brian Pearson Pickleball: Terry Buckley Squash: David Cluff Tennis: Garry Wong Totems Hockey: Jay Sujir
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events calendar OCTOBER MONDAY, OCT 4 •
Book Club Meeting
WEDNESDAY, OCT 6 • •
Art Club Bookless Club
WEDNESDAY, OCT 20
THURSDAY, NOV 11
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Art Club
SUNDAY, OCT 24 •
Halloween Howl Recital
WEDNESDAY, OCT 27 SUNDAY, OCT 10 •
Thanksgiving Dinner in The Bistro begins at 5:00pm
MONDAY, OCT 11 •
Thanksgiving Regular club hours The Fireside is closed No Group programs
WEDNESDAY, OCT 13 •
Art Club
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Remembrance Day Regular club hours No group classes
WEDNESDAY, NOV 17 •
Art Club
Art Club
FRIDAY, OCT 29 •
Nightmare on Nanton Street: Haunted Lagoon
SATURDAY, OCT 30 •
Festival of Frights 12:00-2:00pm in the South Gymnasium
FRIDAY, NOV 19
NOVEMBER
GRAPES & HOPS South Gymnasium 7:00pm - 10:00pm
MONDAY, NOV 1 •
Book Club Meeting
WEDNESDAY, NOV 3 • •
Art Club Bookless Club
TUESDAY, NOV 9 THURSDAY, OCT 14 THAT 70'S WINE DINNER Quilchena Terrace 6:30pm Reception 7:15pm Dinner
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FRIDAY, NOV 26 •
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Black Friday in The Shoppe and Spa at Arbutus
SUNDAY, NOV 28 •
Breakfast with Santa
Art Club
NOV 28 – DEC 6 •
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Art Club Glamorama Spa Night
Movember Madness
WEDNESDAY, NOV 10 •
WEDNESDAY, NOV 24
Hanukkah in The Bistro
events calendar THURSDAY, DEC 9
DECEMBER 27 - 31
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Holiday Mystery Wine Box and Christmas Chef To Go orders begin online at arbutusclub.com
Winter Break Camps
SUNDAY, DEC 12 •
TUESDAY, NOV 30 WINTER PROGRAM REGISTRATION 7:00am on arbutusclub.com for all program areas
WEDNESDAY, DEC 15 • •
WEDNESDAY, DEC 1 •
Art Club
SATURDAY, DEC 4 • •
Holly Jolly Holiday Party from 12:00-2:00pm Snowflake Skates on the Winter Pond begins on the Mini Rink
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Book Club Meeting
WEDNESDAY, DEC 8 • •
Art Club Bookless Club
FRIDAY, DEC 31
Children's Centre Christmas Concert
NEW YEAR'S EVE Club Hours 6:00am - 3:00pm
SUNDAY, DEC 19 •
NEW YEAR'S EVE CHEF TO GO ORDER PICK-UP 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Breakfast with Santa
MONDAY, DEC 20 •
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Winter Break Camps
FRIDAY, DEC 24 •
Christmas Eve Club Hours 6:00am - 2:30pm
SATURDAY, DEC 25 •
JANUARY SATURDAY, JAN 1 •
New Year's Day Club Hours 8:00am - 8:00pm
STAY UP TO DATE
Christmas Day – club closed
SUNDAY, DEC 26 •
FAMILY NEW YEAR'S EVE from 6:00-9:00pm in the Strathcona Room
Club closes at 2:30pm for the Staff Christmas Party
DECEMBER 20 -24
Breakfast with Santa
MONDAY, DEC 6
Art Club Dinner with Santa begins at 6:00pm
FRIDAY, DEC 17 •
DECEMBER
Breakfast with Santa
Boxing Day Club Hours 8:00am - 8:00pm
For all the latest news, important notices, and upcoming events visit arbutusclub.com
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Board of Directors
glad to have this team on board The Board of Directors is hard at work navigating the Club through unprecendented times with an experienced and thoughtful group of community leaders
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he Arbutus Club Board of Directors governs the Club on behalf of the membership, setting policy, and providing strategic direction to management. The Board is comprised of 15 elected Directors, including the 4-member
Executive Committee and the immediate Past President. Here we introduce the remaining nine Directors of our 2021/2022 Board members, so you may learn more about each of them and the role they play in guiding the Club’s success.
meet the team Jeff Thorsteinson POSITION: Vice President MEMBER SINCE: 2004 CURRENTLY SERVING: Year 7 PROFESSION: Entrepreneur CURRENT COMMITTEE(S): Executive FAMILY'S CURRENT CLUB USAGE: Fitness Centre, massage, food & beverage
What is one of your fondest Club memories? Taking the kids to Pajama Gym and Breakfast with Santa.
What do you appreciate most about the Club? That the Club adheres to its founding values of “Putting Families First”.
What is your favourite Club event, and why?
I enjoy SIP and Grapes & Hops because it brings together many members and neighbours for a great night of food, spirits, and camaraderie.
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Soren Rasmussen POSITION: Treasurer MEMBER SINCE: 1989 CURRENTLY SERVING: Year 6 PROFESSION: Architect CURRENT COMMITTEE(S): Executive, Finance FAMILY'S CURRENT CLUB USAGE: Fitness Centre, squash, food & beverage
What do you appreciate most about the Club? The staff.
In what ways has the Club enriched your life?
The social interactions with the people I have gotten to know over my years on the Board, committees, and as a squash player, have been incredibly rewarding.
What is your must-have Food & Beverage meal?
The Wednesday night special – chicken souvlaki substituting the triple carbs (potatoes, rice, and pita) for extra salad.
Brooke Moss POSITION: Secretary MEMBER SINCE: 2013 CURRENTLY SERVING: Year 5 PROFESSION: Associate VP Work and Wellness CURRENT COMMITTEE(S): Executive, Finance FAMILY'S CURRENT CLUB USAGE: Squash, basketball, pool, gymnasiums, food & beverage
In what areas of the Club do you spend the most time?
My use of the Club seems to evolve every year. This past year, I used the food and beverage outlets quite a bit (especially The Bistro) and have taken up tennis. I also play squash and enjoy time in the pool with my family.
What have you learned during your tenure on the Board?
How the different aspects of the Club all work together and how much the Club relies on management, the committees, and the Board to keep things running smoothly.
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Hollis Bromley POSITION: Director MEMBER SINCE: 2006 (COM) CURRENTLY SERVING: Year 2 PROFESSION: Lawyer CURRENT COMMITTEE(S): Membership FAMILY'S CURRENT CLUB USAGE: Fitness Centre, pool, gymnasiums, tot area, dance, spa, massage, The Shoppe, food & beverage
What have you learned during your tenure on the Board?
How hardworking the management, long-time Board, and committee members are. It is truly a dedicated group.
What do you appreciate most about the Club?
The convenience of being able to do virtually everything in one great place!
What is something the membership may not know about you?
Back in my youth gymnastics days, I dropped a signed Mary-Lou Retton photo in the crack between some hallway lockers. One day when those lockers are replaced, some lucky person will be the owner of that treasured item.
Lawrence Chee POSITION: Director MEMBER SINCE: 2004 CURRENTLY SERVING: Year 4 PROFESSION: Entrepreneur – Tech CURRENT COMMITTEE(S): Finance, Registration & Booking System Task Group
FAMILY'S CURRENT CLUB USAGE: Group fitness (spin & strength), squash, The Lounge
What is one of your fondest Club memories?
The interactive and animated conversations in The Lounge after a hard fought squash match.
What do you appreciate most about the Club?
Family and the strong social fabric. I've made many great friends here.
What is something the membership may not know about you? I would rather cross the finish line as a group, to share the moment together, rather than being first. Life is too short to be alone.
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Elliott Lipsey POSITION: Director MEMBER SINCE: 1999 CURRENTLY SERVING: Year 1 PROFESSION: Consultant – Tech CURRENT COMMITTEE(S): Membership, Registration & Booking System Task Group
FAMILY'S CURRENT CLUB USAGE: Fitness Centre, personal training, pickleball, pilates, tennis, food & beverage
What have you learned during your tenure on the Board?
The Board and management have a strong working relationship, where responsiveness to members needs and concerns are a top priority, along with efficient Club governance and operations.
What do you appreciate most about the Club?
A few things… 1. The constant reminder to stay fit - I am paying for it each month, so I better use it! It’s working! 2. Professionalism of staff 3. A place to hang out with friends and meet new ones – feels like a community.
Christine McCaffrey POSITION: Director MEMBER SINCE: 1994 CURRENTLY SERVING: Year 4 PROFESSION: Certified Professional Accountant CURRENT COMMITTEE(S): Recreation Services, Registration & Booking System Task Group FAMILY'S CURRENT CLUB USAGE: Fitness Centre, squash, food & beverage
What have you learned during your tenure on the Board?
That the management team is incredibly dedicated and hardworking and that the Board is comprised of talented individuals who bring a wide variety of skill sets to the table. The Club is in good hands!
What is one of your fondest Club memories?
The dining and dancing event with the ABBA tribute band. I love to dance and there are so few opportunities to do so.
In what ways has the Club enriched your life?
Through squash, I have become part of a great social group.
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Sandi Munro POSITION: Past President MEMBER SINCE: 1992 CURRENTLY SERVING: Year 9 PROFESSION: Consultant – Planning & Development CURRENT COMMITTEE(S): N/A FAMILY'S CURRENT CLUB USAGE: Squash, The Lounge, The Fireside, event rooms for meetings
What have you learned during your tenure on the Board?
Serving on the Board has been an extremely positive experience. It’s made me appreciate how much time and expertise other members contribute through volunteering, and I recognize how conscientious management and staff are in making the “Club experience” positive for all members.
What is one of your fondest Club memories?
When our girls were little, we would meet up with other families for a Bistro dinner and evening swim. Afterward, we'd bundle the kiddies up in pjs and plop them straight into bed when we got home. They would be "lights out" pretty quick.
Darren Turecki POSITION: Director MEMBER SINCE: 2013 CURRENTLY SERVING: Year 2 PROFESSION: Entrepreneur - Turecki Pipe & Steel Ltd CURRENT COMMITTEE(S): Membership FAMILY'S CURRENT CLUB USAGE: Fitness Centre, tennis, men’s hockey, physiotherapy, massage, Billie Mitchell Room, food & beverage
What is one of your fondest Club memories?
It was on August 2nd, 2014. I proposed to my wife (Simone Silver) on the Rooftop Deck above tennis courts 9-12.
What is something the membership may not know about you? I do not drink alcohol.
What is your favourite Club event, and why?
When we hosted the Steve Stevens Senior Nationals Tennis Tournament and all other tennis tournaments too.
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Did you know... When identifying candidates for election to the Board, the Nominating Committee considers an individual's: Willingness to serve for two consecutive, two-year terms to ensure Board continuity.
Professional experience, special skills, ability to work collaboratively, and make constructive contributions.
House Committee experience as it helps individuals develop a "whole Club" perspective and understand the governance framework.
Gender, ethnicity, age, membership category, and Club usage to promote a diverse and balanced Board that reflects the membership it serves.
Directors are elected by the members at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) or by acclamation in the absence of additional nominations. The directors' term in office is normally two years. Directors may be elected for consecutive terms, but may serve no longer than four years consecutively, unless elected as an Officer. Directors are nominated to the Executive Committee, traditionally following a ladder system. An Officer serves year one as Secretary, year two as Treasurer, year three as Vice President, and year four as President. This tradition provides continuity in governance and leadership. Board matters are decided by resolution by a simple majority of votes. House Committees must follow functionspecific policies and procedures in determining its recommendations for Board approval. Activity Committees are given equal opportunity to present their requests to the Recreation Services Committee before recommendations are made to the Board.
THE BOARD MEETS A MINIMUM OF 10 TIMES A YEAR TO ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING MATTERS: •
Approval of Board meeting minutes
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Executive and House Committee reports
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Review House Committee recommendations for approval including financial statements, membership applications, major and minor capital requests, policy changes, etc.
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Review and discuss member correspondence
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Reinstatement of member accounts
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Attention to any other business
SUBJECT TO THE CLUB'S CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS, THE BOARD IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: •
Establishing rules and policies
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Establishing rules governing assessments, dues, and fines
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Authorizing the execution of contracts, documents, or instruments
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Authorizing additions, improvements, repairs and replacements to the property and assets of the Club
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Approving House Committee assignments and mandates
Interested in volunteering on House or Activity Committee? Contact Christine Piner, Membership Manager, at cpiner@arbutusclub.com.
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Annual
Membership Survey Results T
hank you to everyone who participated in the Annual Membership Survey. We appreciate your time and value your feedback. The survey questions were designed to identify member satisfaction levels and create a benchmark regarding services, programs, and facilities. Management will use the information to make immediate, impactful improvements, and evaluate future changes. The following summary highlights important takeaways, opportunities for improvement, and areas where we really hit the mark!
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PARTICIPATION The survey was sent to 6,532 members. 2,399 surveys were completed producing a 32% response rate of the total population. Out of 3,799 memberships, 1,910 are represented in the results with at least one response per household, giving the survey a 50% response rate from the total membership.
Membership Survey Results
UPLES
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Top 5
Rec Programs & Services 4.31 Management Performance 4.22
Others 16.07% Our average respondent was 54 years old, just below the industry average of 56.
Overall Cleanliness 4.68
Fitness Centre 4.42
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Seniors 13.10%
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Couples 19.99%
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Families 50.84%
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DEMOGRAPHICS
top 5
There was a healthy representation of both genders female 56.82% and male 42.13%.
On average, survey respondents have been members for 23 years
Financial Transparency 4.19
MOST IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF THE CLUB (5 POINT SCALE)
1. The Bistro 2. The Lounge 3. The Fireside
Top5
AMENITIES, SERVICES, AND PROGRAMS YOU USE AT THE CLUB
4. Fitness Centre 5. The Rooftop Patio
OVERALL SATISFACTION
94%
of members are satifsfied with their Club experience
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Membership Survey Results
OVERALL AMENITY OR SATISFACTION PROGRAM AREA Amenity/ Service Area
Overall Mean Satisfaction (scale 1-7)
Amenity/ Service Area
Overall Mean Satisfaction (scale 1-7)
AAHL Hockey 87.32% 5.94
THE BISTRO Service
93.05% 5.89
Aquatics
Food Quality
85.00% 5.49
Badminton 71.56% 5.03
95.00% 6.10
Basketball 93.06% 6.02 THE LOUNGE Service
91.98% 5.92
Food Quality
91.21% 5.81
THE FIRESIDE Service
93.77% 6.10
Food Quality
91.00% 5.97
CHEF TO GO
95.31% 6.14
Overall, 91% of the members are satisfied with their food and beverage experience. The Club’s overall mean satisfaction score of 5.74 is well above the industry average of 5.33. The biggest areas of opportunity for member dining are in The Bistro, specifically with the food quality (85% satisfaction), menu variety (73.6% satisfaction), and healthy options (78.2% satisfaction). Menu variety and rotation are historically the lowest areas of satisfaction in most club surveys.
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80.00% 5.76
Childminding 89.37% 6.11
Membership Survey Results
Amenity/ Service Area
Overall Mean Satisfaction (scale 1-7)
Club Events 86.49% 5.78 Dance
93.33% 5.99
Family Fun Centre 93.89%
6.04
Figure Skating 94.17%
6.24
Fitness Centre 95.62%
6.13
Group Fitness 87.46%
5.81
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Fitness
PROGRAM AREAS IS ABOVE INDUSTRY STANDARD The industry benchmark sits at 5.85 on a 7 point scale, while The Arbutus Club lands at a respectable 6.13.
Gymnastics 93.79% 6.01 Hockey Dev. 94.54% 6.22 Karate
92.77% 6.31
Massage
84.18% 5.81
Minor Hockey 93.25%
6.27
Music & Arts 87.67% 6.07 Parent & Tot Area 93.13%
6.03
Personal Training 88.9%
6.03
Pickleball
90.00% 5.91
Pilates
87.37% 5.93
Physiotherapy 85.85%
5.82
Preschool
5.40
62.33%
Private Events 90.57%
AQUATICS 44% of the members are actively using the aquatics facilities, with half of the members visiting the pool at least once a week or more. Overall, the pool received high satisfaction scores. Pool cleanliness is the most important factor influencing aquatics satisfaction when analyzing pool operations.
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Reception 97.26% 6.47 Seasonal Camps 92.23%
5.95
Shaughnessy Room 92.34%
6.02
Skating Lessons 95.93%
6.21
Squash
92.16% 6.22
Tennis
90.05% 5.88
The Shoppe 89.55% 5.86 The Spa
93.58% 6.03
Totems Hockey 89.86%
6.10
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Membership Survey Results
WHAT DO YOU LIKE
BEST about the club? Facilities & Offerings
Family Friendly
Member Dining
Friendly Culture
The Members
Fitness Centre
Swimming Pool
Sports
Location
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Overall, 79.2% of Arbutus Club members are satisfied with Management’s performance and 70.1% with that of the Board of Directors.
MEMBERS MOST SATISFIED WITH: Management The way Management is running the Club during COVID (80.7% satisfaction)
Board of Directors Communications from the Board about Club matters (67.5% satisfaction)
AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT:
Club Staff
Racquet
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Management Responsiveness to member suggestions and ideas (67.1% satisfaction)
Board of Directors Responsiveness to member concerns (65.4% satisfaction)
We hear you
TOP AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT:
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Bistro menu rotation and variety
Registration and booking system
Club app for mobile devices
ACTIONS already taken:
4 5 6
Holiday and area specific events are returning this fall. Coming this fall, The Bistro will have more seating with the installation of an enclosed patio awning. This will help allieviate congestion and increase service availability. Our Registration and Booking System Task Group has been formed to determine solutions to contemporary challenges.
Transparency and communication regarding renovations and financials
Program and service availability
More area specific events
Drop-in service has resumed, eliminating pre-booking requirements and availibility contraints. Our new South Gymnasium is allowing for more programs and activities to take place. The Bistro grab and go area will be expanded this autumn, offering more self serve items and whole food options.
Thank you
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That 70's Wine Dinner Get your flares and wide lapel shirt on, grab your buddy Herb Tarlek and get on down to the Club for the hippest, uptown Wine Dinner ever! ‘70’s music and decor, retro video overdub introductions for each course, and all the classic dishes that made the decade great. Partnered with Renaissance Wine Merchants, some of the best of the Old and New World wines will be featured and paired by the indomitable Kari Lakomski of Renaissance. Less cork dork and more Mork from Ork, join us for a nostalgic evening in the Quilchena Terrace. Right on!
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14 Reception at 6:30 pm Dinner at 7:15 pm
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Book online for tickets, or contact Catering & Member Services Coordinator, Karen Chew at kchew@arbutusclub.com for more information.
Club Life
Youth Camp at Grouse Mountain
Badminton in the North Gymnasium
Youth Camp on a Pirate Cruise
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Members of Excellence
head in the game From sitting atop the podium at multiple Paralympic Games, to fearlessly skiing down double black diamond runs, Donovan Tildsley lives life well outside of his comfort zone – and on his own terms
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his past summer many of us watched the greatest athletes in sport showcase their immense talents at the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Although the event was delayed by a year, the international community came together amidst a global pandemic, demonstrating that hope, hard work, and perseverance pays off. Member and Paralympic medalist swimmer Donovan Tildesley knows this all too well. “I wasn’t out there to gain awards. It just sort of happened as a result of the hours, days, and years swimming back and forth from one side of the pool to the other”, he humbly says as he reminisces on an illustrious career that garnered two silver and three bronze Paralympic medals. Tildesley was born completely blind with Leber's congenital Amaurosis, a rare degeneration of the retina causing vision impairment. However, this circumstance did not dissuade
All those early mornings getting up and training before school had come to this thing...this medal around my neck. his parents, Deborah and the late Dr. Hugh Tildesley, from teaching Donovan how to swim at six months old. Swimming became an integral fixture in his life and began the path to a considerable number of world championships. “Basically, the reason we joined the Club was because my dad came home from work one day and found out that my Mom had waited four hours in line at the community centre to register me for a program,” Donovan mentions. “[My father] contacted The Arbutus Club and luckily had the means to join.” Becoming a member in 1990, Donovan has been a regular in the pool, training for competitions and being part of The Arbutus Club Swim Team. “I have been getting into lane 2 early in the morning for 22 years this September”, Tildesley reflects.
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“One of my fondest memories of The Arbutus Club team was at my second or third meet as a nine-year-old.” A storyteller by nature, Donovan tells the tale of how his tapper – the individual who runs from one side of the pool to the other to tap Donovan to warn him of the pool’s edge – forgot to alert Donovan and placed him on a collision course with the pool wall. “I’m muscling down the pool and all of a sudden, bang, my head comes in contact with hard concrete.” He continues, “I get up, spluttering and crying. ‘Donovan, you won!’ exclaims my friend Gail. I had won the race, and Gail, in all her excitement had completely forgotten her sole responsibility – tapping me at the finish! I literally had my head in the game for that one”, laughs a perfectly punny, Tildesley.
The Arbutus Club helped open the door to what swimming had to offer. Donovan’s path to the Paralympics was due to continual oneon-one coaching that took place largely in the Club’s pool. He worked tirelessly with coaches to improve his aquatic skills with a goal to compete. “My dad came forward in the summer of 1999 and said ‘I realize it’s your goal to get to the Paralympics and I’m willing to work with you to get there. I’ll train with you every morning before school. I think we've got a shot at it’”, recalls Donovan. “…And we made it!” An incredible sense of pride and affection for his father is naturally evident. He adds, “it wasn’t just my dad either. It wasn’t just me. It was the support of the entire family. Even friends.”
These days you’ll find him conquering another mountain… literally. During the winter months Donovan can be found on the slopes of Whistler-Blackcomb. Although he’s not skiing competitively, Tildesley is no stranger to tackling dizzying, double black diamonds. “Whistler is my happy place and skiing is my therapy”, he confesses.
All of those hours became worth it in 2008 when Donovan received the honour of a lifetime. He was sitting in the peprally for the opening of the Beijing Paralympic Games and it was announced that Tildesley would be leading the Canadian athletes into the stadium as the nation’s official flag bearer. The moment was monumental and Donovan, true to his personality, wanted to make a statement. “Instead of holding my dad’s elbow, I wanted to walk in as a blind person, with my cane”, he says. “That honour will stay with me forever.”
Donovan’s love for the hill flourished when his father, Hugh, taught him how to ski as a child. With a headset and mic, his dad would ski behind him, guiding Donovan down the mountain. Years later Donovan tackled the Saudan Couloir, one of the steepest runs at Whistler Blackcomb with a brand new guide – on a pair of rented skis no less. “Trying to conquer a challenging mountain, there’s no feeling like it”, he says with excitement. It’s a metaphor we can all remember when navigating unfamiliar territory.
Although his career had been hitting stride after stride, Donovan made the difficult decision to hang up his goggles and announced his retirement from competitive swimming in April 2014. “When I retired from competition it wasn’t because I was burned out by the sport”, he assures us. “It was more the simple logic of the world getting faster and me not getting any younger.” Donovan wished for more balance and to nourish experiences outside of sport. “I never want to tell people to not work hard or not achieve, but there’s something to be said about finding balance in life”, he says with confidence. It appears Tildesley only looks forward, with new ambitions on his horizon.
When he’s not on the ski hill or in The Arbutus Club pool, Tildesley charms clients as a Broker at Buntain Insurance, dabbles in radio broadcasting, and works the crowd as an inspirational speaker. Recently, Donovan announced his plans to return to the water, except this time to get a scuba diving certification. Although he may receive even more recognition and fanfare in the future, in October Donovan will be inducted into the BC Swimming Hall of Fame; a well-deserved acknowledgement. The Club is incredibly proud to be part of Donovan's journey. ♦
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taking tokyo – the club at the olympics After an unprecedented year, The Arbutus Club proudly watched as staff and members participated in the world's foremost sporting event
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he road to the Olympics is no easy feat under normal circumstances, though this year provided an array of new challenges. Delayed by a year due to the pandemic, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics managed to kick off successfully, though a much more subdued affair than previous games. Making the event extra special was the inclusion of members John Smythe and Scott Tupper, both of whom played on the Canadian Men's Field Hockey team. Club staff also took part with Gymnastics Coach Gord Bennett sitting on the judging panel for Women's Gymnastics. Congratulations to our Arbutus Clubbers who represented the incredible talent we have to offer here at the Club.
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judge, women's gymnastics Gord has been involved in gymnastics nearly all of his life with experience as an athlete, coach, and a judging official. Joining the The Arbutus Club Gymnastics program in 2001, Gord has helped many of our young athletes reach their sporting potential. His talent as a coach and knowledge of the sport landed him the incredible appointment as a judge at the Olympics in Tokyo this summer. How was your experience judging Women’s Gymnastics at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics? Tokyo 2020 was filled with a lot of emotion. The games were quite unique, not only due to all the COVID protocols in place to safeguard the well-being of participants, but because they provided many unexpected results, such as the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) winning the team title ahead of the USA, and Simone Biles not winning any gold medals. What do you look for when you are on the judging panel? As a part of the E-panel (Execution), I looked at technical aspects of the performances - checking for body positions, precision of elements, etc. I also looked at the artistic side of the performances on balance beam and floor exercise. It was an honour and a privilege to be in such a pressure-filled position where Olympic champions were decided. Was there a performance that surprised you whilst judging? There were several performances that impressed me. The overall ability of the ROC to win the team title showed that despite the world situation surrounding COVID, they were able to put all their hard work and dedication into practical success. Individually, I was impressed by Rebecca Andrade from Brazil. She won a silver medal all-around and took the gold medal on vault - after having three ACL replacements. And of course, I was impressed by Ellie Black who had the highest individual placing ever by a Canadian gymnast at the Olympics when she just missed a medal on balance beam while competing on a severely sprained ankle.
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The Arbutus Club Food at the & Beverage Olympics
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Scott began playing with the Vancouver Hawks field hockey team when he was 6 years old. Developing into a gifted player, he was keen to pursue a future in the sport. Scott's trajectory for success led him to play for the UBC field hockey team, as well as the Canadian Men's National Field Hockey Team. Making his Olympic debut in Beijing, Tupper has played field hockey all around the world over the past 16 years.
Introduced to field hockey at the age of 4, John often ran up and down the sidelines of his brother's games. His fascination with the sport soon turned into competing at the provincial and national level. Despite a Crohn’s disease diagnosis, three major surgeries, and falling out of the National program for 4 years, Smythe was determined to overcome the obstacles. Since then, John has represented Canada at the Commonwealth Games, Pan American Games, World Cup, and most recently, at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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What was your experience at the Tokyo Olympics? This year was obviously a little bit different than the past, but it was a really great experience. Despite the COVID protocols, the village was a fun place to be and it felt quite close to the ‘normal’ thing. I really love being amongst the best athletes in the world, experiencing all the different athletes, and competing amongst the best in the world in my sport. Preparation is key when competing in the Olympics. How did the team ready themselves for the Olympics? We weren’t able to travel as much as we have in previous years, but we did get to Europe for some training tours. A lot of our training was Vancouver-based and we had a heavy emphasis on physiological work. Playing 5 games in 7 days at an Olympic level is really difficult, especially in hot conditions, so we had to be sure that we were prepared. We escaped with no injuries, so it looks like a lot of the work paid off. Has the Club helped you in your sporting career? Being a Club member was hugely helpful – we have a great training environment at the Club. I was able to get all the necessary space and equipment needed to supplement what I was doing with my teams. It’s also the best spot to hang out, see friends, and relax. It's a home away from home.
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How did it feel to participate on the world's biggest stage? The Olympics have always been a dream of mine. Stepping into the Olympic Village for the first time was simply surreal. I had a lot of emotion run through me as I proudly sung the national anthem for the first time. My heart was racing. However, I maintained a constant smile – I was finally going to become an Olympian. All those feelings were soon washed away. A few deep breaths and I was clear-minded, ready to help my team compete against the best in the world. Although the Men’s Field Hockey team didn’t make the podium, the team served up some incredible competition. What’s next for the team? We have some down time for roughly three weeks, then we will slowly ease into training as we have the Pan American Cup in January, which is a direct qualifier for the World Cup. Thank you to The Arbutus Club, its members, and community who have been overwhelmingly supportive during my time on the team, but especially over these past 5 years. Having access to all the facilities, whether it be the weight room or the pool for recovery, the Club undeniably has an instrumental effect on my field hockey career and shaped me to be the athlete I am today. ♦ arbutusclub.com
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meet the athlete
king of the court Geoffrey Yee details how The Arbutus Club has helped nurture his love for squash and why he stays committed to his craft
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f you frequent the Squash Lounge chances are you'll bump into Geoffrey Yee perfecting his swing. Working with coaches Drew Henderson and Matthew Toth, Geoffrey has become a staple on the courts, volunteering in Club squash camps and clinics, as well as competing in the U17 division. With a goal of going top 20 in Canada within his age group, Geoffrey is well on his way to becoming a leader in squash, and is a fantastic ambassador for The Arbutus Club.
When did you first start playing or participating in squash? Geoffrey: I started playing squash around 4 years ago when I was eleven. I worked very hard to reach the level of skill I'm at today, as most of the people I compete with have been playing squash for 10 years or more.
What is your favourite part of your sport? G: I love going to tournaments, travelling to other cities, playing with people from all over the country, and making new friends. In addition, I enjoy the physical and mental challenge of the game.
How have you adapted to changes in squash throughout the pandemic? G: As I wasn't able to compete with other juniors or do team training, I solo practiced 3-5 times per week, practiced with a ball machine, continued one-on-one lessons with the pros, and undertook a fitness regime. My goal was to focus on technique improvement, learn more game strategy and improve my strength and endurance. Although the pandemic disrupted regular practice routines, I still managed to come out of it a better squash player.
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Meet the Athlete
What aspect of your sport has inspired you to stay committed throughout this year? G: My passion for the sport and personal commitment to be my best self has kept me motivated to keep training throughout the pandemic. Eventually, squash tournaments will be starting up again, and I want to be able to resume the circuit seamlessly.
How is participating in squash unique at the Club? G: The people at The Arbutus Club are what make it unique. I play with many of the adult members who push me to improve and play at a higher level. I also have the opportunity to volunteer with junior squash camps and clinics, where I can give back to my community and the sport I love.
What skill have you mastered in squash that assists you in other areas of your daily life? G: Patience and discipline are skills that I have developed and improved through squash. To be a great squash player, these qualities are essential. One must have patience while playing a match, as well as during practice. Discipline is also needed because in order to improve, doing the hard work of repetitive practice is necessary to master a skill. These traits have helped in other areas of my life including school, other sports, and in my interactions with people.
In your opinion, what is the key to perseverance in sports? G: I think that having passion, a positive mindset, and goals are key to perseverance in sport. One must love the game to persist through the challenges of sport. More importantly, looking towards long term goals and focusing on the process, rather than the result, will carry one through the ups and downs of competitive sport.
What is your goal for the upcoming season? G: I hope that by the end of this upcoming season I can be in the top 20 in Canada in the U17 division.
Are there any teammates, partners, opponents, coaches, staff, or trainers at The Arbutus Club that have positively enhanced your Squash experience? How so? G: My coaches Drew and Matthew have been great teachers and mentors. They have supported me through ups and downs, shared their personal experiences, and have provided me with invaluable guidance on and off the court. In addition, the community has also been phenomenal, allowing me to participate in their practices and games, as well as being so positive.
If you could describe playing/participating in Squash with one word what would it be? G: Exhilarating. ♦
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Thanksgiving in The Fireside
Thanksgiving in The Bistro
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10
MONDAY, OCTOBER 11
Home style cooking at your home away from home. We're all family in The Fireside.
Check our Grab and Go section for Thanksgiving themed selections or stay and have Thanksgiving in The Bistro. Enjoy a delicious turkey dinner and pumpkin pie for dessert. Dinner begins at 5:00pm.
Reserve online or call The Fireside at 604-269-8900 or email Tess Mendoza tmendoza@arbutusclub.com
Chef To Go Thanksgiving Bundle Order your bundle at arbutusclub.com or via the Club app beginning on Monday, September 27. Pick up your bundle on Sunday, October 10 through Chef To Go portal on P1 of the Parkade. Choose your time from 10:00am to 1:00pm.
FALL WINE DINNERS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14
GRAPES & HOPS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19 The party of the year returns! This year’s Grapes and Hops will be the biggest ever and the décor and food will be unlike anything ever seen at past events. Unbelievable food, room transforming décor, twenty-four booths of BC’s best wine and craft beers, sultry music, and three rooms of party. All of BC’s foremost vintners and brewers are lined up to exhibit their wares for you to taste, sample, and then buy for home if you so desire. We have waited so long to party, let’s do it right at the Club’s big night! Vines and vibes, a night to remember all year long… 7:00pm to 10:00pm Location: South Gymnasium
That ‘70’s Wine Dinner is coming to life on Thursday, October 14. Get your flares and wide lapel shirt on, grab your buddy Herb Tarlek and get on down to the Club for the hippest, uptown tonight wine dinner ever. 70’s music and decor, retro video overdub introductions for each course and all the classic dishes that made the decade great. Partnered with Renaissance Wine Merchants, some of the best of the Old and New World wines will be featured and paired by the indomitable Kari Lakomski of Renaissance. Less cork dork and more Mork from Ork, the dinner will be a blast from the past. Right on!
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The Return of Chef to Go
Catering Returns
Season two is going to be binge-worthy! Our most popular piece of pandemic residue, the Chef to Go takeout returned with its season premiere on Monday, September 13.
The party organizers here at the Club have been given the green light by Dr. Bonnie Henry and the Province, so it’s high time to make up for lost party plans! Whether it’s a milestone birthday, an anniversary, a wedding shower or the annual holiday office party, the Catering team is ready to help you plan the event. With multiple spaces from patios to boardrooms, we have the right venue for what you have in mind.
Serving reasonably priced meals for couples and families four nights per week from Monday to Thursday, this program proved a lifesaver for busy families, people on the go, and those who would rather leave the cooking to someone else. Don’t forget to look for the special holiday bundles at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve. With special wine pricing and other offers available only at the Chef to Go portal, it’s worth checking it out and letting us do the cooking. Check out the Chef To Go menus online at arbutusclub.com. Order on our website or app, then swing by Chef to Go portal on P1 of the Parkade for pick-up.
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Don’t delay, the rooms are booking fast and only available until December 31, 2021. We will be starting our longawaited banquet and catering room refresh and renovation on January 1, 2022 and expect that it will close our thirdfloor catering space until May 1, 2022. Contact Catering & Member Services Coordinator, Karen Chew, at kchew@ arbutusclub.com or 604-269-8824 and she will take care of all the arrangements for your event.
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New Fridges and Display Unit in The Bistro
The Holiday Mystery Wine Box is Back
To support the growing demand and popularity of the Heat and Eat and Grab and Go programs, we have purchased a new centre island display unit to replace the old salad bar in The Bistro. The new display offers much more space for an expanded range of products. The new offerings will be packaged in sealed, easily discernible packaging to make assured choices and to ensure the safety of all members' food selections.
Due to the overwhelming demand, the Holiday Mystery Wine Box is back! A $400 value for only $300, the Mystery Wine Box provides fun, value, and intrigue under the Christmas tree, all in one cardboard container. Filled with 12 delectable wines carefully selected by our Director of Food and Beverage, Don Robinson, each case is fabulous and a good fit for the holiday season.
We have also purchased two new fridges to store our core Grab and Go items so that we have more, adequate back up of best-selling item. In response to the popularity of these quick service items for the busy Club member. These new units will be installed in October, just in time for the busy fall and winter season.
New Outdoor Awning on The Bistro Deck
Your box could contain one of the two coveted Golden Bottles. Just like Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, the golden tickets – or in this case, bottles – will be found by the lucky winner of this year’s wine lottery. Perhaps a bottle of 1982 Petrus or 2013 Dominus could be hiding under your tree without you even knowing it? A Christmas miracle indeed. Orders for the Holiday Mystery Wine Box will begin on Thursday, December 9 at arbutusclub.com or the Club app. If you have any questions, please contact Director of Food & Beverage, Don Robinson, at drobinson@arbutusclub.com or 604-219-0501. ♦
In response to the ever-increasing demands on the space confines of The Bistro, we are installing a new outdoor convertible space on The Bistro patio. The new structure will provide covered seating of approximately 48 seats and will be available for use year-round. The area will have its own separate heat and lighting controls with the ability to transform it into an open-air space during the warmer months. A great place for adults and kids alike, the extra seating will be welcomed by all members during those busy times in The Bistro when everyone is looking for a place to sit and enjoy a quick bite before moving on with their day. Installation is scheduled to be completed in early December.
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Food Holiday & Beverage Recipes
As we head into the festive season, Chef Serge L’Ecuyer, is inspired by the province of Quebec and East Coast traditions. Join Serge in creating your own delicious, homemade holiday meal to enjoy with your loved ones. Recipes serve 8 people.
Bring rural Quebec Christmas home this year with a freshly baked Tourtière. This French-Canada meat pie dish is the perfect savoury treat for a holiday lunch or dinner. Typically, made with minced pork, veal, beef, wild game, or potatoes, this scrumptious snack is sure to evoke a feeling of hearty tradition. Regional varities of the dish are abound in Francophone areas of Canada. In Nova Scotia, Acadian pork tourtière often adds hare or chicken, while rural French Manitobans create a distinctive flavour by adding nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, and dry mustard. There is no one correct filling; the meat depends on what is regionally available.
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1 oz vegetable oïl
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10 oz lean ground pork
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10 oz lean ground beef
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6 oz minced yellow onion
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14 oz water
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Then add the onion and garlic, while continuing to cook for another 5 min. Add the water, allspice, and kosher salt, while switching the heat to low until the liquid is almost reduced. Finally, add the panko crumbs and cook for another 3 min. Increase heat to medium and continue stirring. Let the mixture rest for 30 min and then pour contents into the 8" pie crust bottom. Cover with crust top and then brush crust with an egg wash. Bake at 350°F until golden. Serve with tomato chutney recipe on the following page (can also substitute panko crumbs with mash potato). arbutusclub.com
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If you're serving a tourtière at a holiday brunch, the perfect pairing is a tomato chutney ketchup. This tangy and sweet mix of tomatoes, maple syrup, vinegar, and spices will add complex flavour on the side of your traditional meat pie. With simple instructions and a swift cooking time, the recipe is easy to complete while your tourtière is baking in the oven. Chef Serge's ketchup is so tasty you'll have to remind family & friends that it's a condiment and not a side dish!
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Deliciously rich, this popular staple of Quebecois cuisine is simply parfaite. End your meal on a sweet note with an easy to make and flavorsome tarte au sucre, otherwise known as a sugar pie. Its fabulous blend of brown sugar, maple syrup, and eggs is reminiscent of the texture of pumpkin pie. Best served with whipped cream or ice cream.
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Instructions Mix the milk and egg in a bowl, then add remaining ingredients. Pour the mixture into a 8” pie crust bottom. Bake at 320°F for 40 to 50 min until slightly firm. Let your pie cool and then serve with whipped cream or ice cream. ♦
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HANUKKAH IN THE BISTRO
Holly Jolly Holiday Party
BREAKFAST With SANTA
SUNDAY, NOV 28 - MONDAY, DEC 6
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4
SUNDAYS NOV 28, DEC 5, 12 & 19
Nothing holds a candle to our celebration of the Festival of Lights in The Bistro. Eight nights of delicious food specials created by Chef Michael to help celebrate Hanukkah this year from Sunday, November 28 to Monday, December 6.
The holiday season is upon us and what better way to celebrate than by bringing the entire family to our free annual family holiday party on Saturday, December 4 from 12:00-2:00pm. We will have ice skating on our Winter Pond, delicious food, beverages, and games and entertainment for all ages. Plus, you never know what special guests may swing by! #42002
Everybody’s favourite breakfast of the year returns this year with four dates to choose from. Santa and his sleigh will be touching down at the Club to bring long awaited holiday cheer to families after a year’s hiatus due to a worldwide Grinch attack. Buffet breakfast, gifts, and pictures with the big guy await so don’t delay, these events are always a sellout!
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Snowflake skates on Winter Pond
Family Christmas Dinner
SATURDAY, DEC 4 - MONDAY, JAN 3
WEDNESDAY, DEC 15 AT 6:00PM
Snowflake Skates on Winter Pond are back! For the month of December and during the Winter Break, bring family, and friends for skating on our holidaythemed Mini Rink. There will be festive music, decorations, hot chocolate and cookies for all ages to enjoy.
Don’t miss the family’s opportunity to break bread at a buffet dinner with St. Nick and his elves! Christmas with the Clauses is on Wednesday, December 15 and is always a night to remember.
Come for the latkes, stay for the doughnuts! ALL DAY IN THE BISTRO
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Family New Year's Eve Friday, December 31 6:00pm – 9:00pm Strathcona Room & Quilchena Terrace
Start spreading the news! The East Coast New Year's Eve party hits the West Coast so that families can party together one last night before we kiss 2021 goodbye. Start your night at 6pm with a fabulous buffet dinner from the culinary team here at the Club, and conclude your evening with the ball drop from Times Square at 9pm. It’s the perfect, all-ages, family get-together before we retreat to our separate corners and plan our resolutions for the New Year, 2022. Come for dinner, dance the night (and the year) away with your family as the DJ spins us towards Auld Lang Syne. An Arbutus Club tradition! Book your tickets at arbutusclub.com or on the Club app. For more information contact Karen Chew at kchew@arbutusclub.com. 34
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Meet the Team FEATURED STAFF THE ARBUTUS CLUB
Get to know some of the faces you see walking the halls of The Arbutus Club a little bit better. From those working behind the scenes to our front line workers, the staff is here to help enhance your Club experience. Help us celebrate major milestones, welcome new staff, or learn more about certain roles with our quarterly Meet the Team feature.
Elizabeth Wong
hr and people experience manager Joining The Arbutus Club in April of this year, Elizabeth is our experienced Human Resources guru. Overseeing staff recruitment, hiring, onboarding, promotions, departures, and employee engagement, she has seamlessly integrated herself with the team. Elizabeth thrives on creating a positive staff culture. "My favourite part about Human Resources is employee/staff engagement", she shares. "I enjoy checking in with staff and collecting feedback about ways we can improve. I also love helping managers celebrate employees who go above and beyond in their positions." When Elizabeth isn't working her magic at the Club, she enjoys paddle boarding, zumba, spending time with family/friends, TV bingeathons, and indulging in Vancouver's culinary scene.
Ainsley Thompson gardener
Another new addition to staff this past summer is Ainsley Thompson, who comes with a wealth of knowledge in horticulture, a can-do attitude, and a green thumb. She's eager and ready to get the gardens in tip-top shape for the winter season. "I’m really looking forward to observing the grounds as the seasons change", says Ainsley. "Also, to begin planning future projects that will add to and improve upon the already existing gardens." Ever the outdoor enthusiast, Ainsley loves activities full of adventure. From hiking local trails to mountain climbing, she always seems to find herself amongst nature. Though, we hear she doesn't mind the indoors for a good concert too. Say hello next time you see her tending to the gardens. ♦
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The Wait is Over, The Arbutus Club FitPass is Back! We are excited to re-introduce the Group Fitness Class FitPass, an inclusive, unlimited monthly membership access to all our Group Fitness classes including Spin, Yoga, Intervals, Aquafit, Gentle Fit, Zumba, Lift, and more.
What is the FitPass? The FitPass provides access to all our scheduled group fitness classes for $60 a month. Just think about it, our drop-in price for an hour-long fitness class is $12, so at $60 per month, the investment pays for itself in only 5 classes a month. Registration takes place at Club Reception, where you will be issued a personalized barcode key tag. Simply bring the tag to class and scan in. No pre-registrations are needed and no sign up on site is required – just scan and sweat!
Perks of a Membership We will be bringing back our popular pop-up classes/ workshops designed to introduce you to on-trend classes and our first-rate instructors. We will have an array of inspiring and educational classes/workshops that will be free to FitPass members and nominally charged to non-FitPassers.
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Group Fitness
The Group Fitness Team Talks In your opinion, what is the key to perseverance in fitness? Vienna Luke, Instructor: Enjoy it! Find something you like that makes you feel energized. Then on the harder days, when you don't feel like working out, you'll feel better after you do it, which will give you the push you need to get it done and stick with it. With autumn approaching, what do you enjoy most about fall/winter classes? Vienna Luke, Instructor: For me, September is the perfect time to get back into a routine, with one of my kids heading back to school. It's a great opportunity for our whole family to have a more structured schedule after relaxing and enjoying more flexible summer days. Tasha Vu, Instructor: Getting pumped up for a new season is the best. The weather is cooler and there's a buzz in the air. I get to see everyone back in classes again and catch up on everything from over the summer. For those who may not have participated in the FitPass program before, why is this fall the perfect time to embark on a new fitness journey? Daniela Tempesta, Instructor: I love hearing all the wonderful stories of summer memories – trips, celebrations, fun things members have done over the summertime, and seeing how much joy those things brought. Tasha Vu, Instructor: Trying new teachers & trying new classes. Do something you’ve always wanted to try or meet a teacher you’ve heard every one rave about. What do you enjoy most about teaching at the Club? Daniela Tempesta, Instructor: Feeding off each other’s energy! Let’s face it – instructors are human too and sometimes, what helps us get through a class is the incredible energy members bring with them – it makes that ‘one more rep’ so much more doable! I also love the fact that for that one hour in the day, each member has chosen to be present with me and others – it’s humbling and I honour that through some sweaty workouts! What unique skills can a member acquire in group fitness or FitPass classes? Nicole Funk, Instructor: I hope members feel empowered to make safe adjustments to their workout by doing the exercise options we provide designed to suit their specific needs.
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Group classes are so good for your mental health. After months of not being able to socialize with each other due to COVID-19, this is a great way to reconnect with our fellow members.
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If you find yourself stuck in a fitness rut, group fitness can be a perfect option for adding variety to your routine, while also ensuring a well-rounded approach to exercise. Do you dread the idea of running on a treadmill to get your cardio in? Try attending a Zumba class to improve endurance while burning just as many, if not more, calories. Feeling uninspired to focus on your flexibility? Try a yoga class to improve your range of motion and enhance your movement quality.
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FitPass Schedule View the FitPass schedule online at arbutusclub.com under Recreation Services.
More Information Contact, Group Fitness & Pilates Coordinator, Daniela Tempesta, at dtempesta@arbutusclub.com
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Adults
SOCIALLY ADAPTING Known for hosting events, such as wine tours, speaking engagenments, and tournaments, our adult programs adapted by moving online 25 Year Club Our virtual events quickly became a hit and by spring, the 25 Year Club was proudly offering multiple events each month. These online presentations featured many talented speakers, such as local authors, photographers, an architect, and the director of the Vancouver Maritime Museum. Derek Simpkins, a fellow member, talented photographer, and world traveller, helped the 25 Year Club pilot this project. During the height of the pandemic, Derek presented four virtual
presentations on world-travel. On behalf of the 25 Year Club Committee, we would like to thank Derek and all the other speakers for allowing members to continue to connect and engage with one another, in a safe manner. While not confirmed at the time of publication, the 25 Year Club is excited to bring back in-person events. Members can look forward to a number of upcoming events including the return of the annual Cocktail Reception, technology workshops, live speaker events, and a senior tennis tournament tentatively set for April of next year. 25 Year Club events are typically promoted through publications such as the seasonal Programs Brochure, The Bark, the Around the Club newsletter, and our emailing list. If you would like to be a part of the emailing list, or need to update your contact information, contact Megan Gallant at mgallant@arbutusclub.com. If you are or know of any speakers who may be interested in giving a presentation to the 25 Year Club, or have any suggestions for events, please email the staff liaison, Megan Gallant, at mgallant@arbutusclub.com or contact the Committee Chair member, Judy Simonett, at jtsimonett@shaw.ca.
Book Club Meet other members who share a common interest in this year-round, member-led Book Club. Participants take turns selecting a book and leading discussions to enjoy the
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shared reading experience. The club meets the first Monday of the month in the Shaughnessy Room from 10:30-12:00pm. For more information contact JoAnn Murtagh at joann. murtagh@shaw.ca or Megan Gallant at mgallant@arbutusclub.com.
Bookless Club Are you interested in meeting with a group of members to discuss topics of interest without turning a page? Have we got the Club for you! It is just like a Book Club ... only there is no book, and no club. You attend as your schedule allows, or as the material suits you. The topics range from motivating, to intriguing, to hilarious, and the open discussion is fast-paced and fun. Jane Macdougall, a well-known journalist, and Club Member is the Facilitator for this Club. You can follow the Bookless Club in The Vancouver Sun, as well as at janemacdougall.com. They meet the first Wednesday of each month 10:2012:00pm in the Shaughnessy Room. For more information email Megan Gallant at mgallant@arbutuclub.com.
Art Club The Art Club meets every Wednesday of the month at 10:00am in the Shaughnessy Room. It is very much an adult social club where members bring their art materials and as a group work together on their individualize projects and share with each other the tips and tricks of creating works that you can be proud of. For further information email Megan Gallant at mgallant@ arbutuclub.com. ♦
Children's Centre
HOLIDAY TRADITIONS The Children’s Centre has many Christmas traditions. From PJ Pancake Day, to Santa’s Workshop camps, to decorating our classroom Christmas tree. But, nothing compares to our annual Winter Christmas Concert
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The class practices the lyrics, learning actions or dance steps, prepares props and learns to sing cohesively as a group. A big thing to learn for this age group is how to share the stage. Each child needs to be in control of their body and their impulses so they can move around when they are performing. How do we teach them to share the stage and stay still? Here is our strategy: We practice this by standing on a line of masking tape in the classroom. Each child gets the same spot and is placed next to the same child every class. We share with them tips on how to be respectful and what the parents would be happy to see. After many days, the children soon discover how to share the line and space around them. When they master this, they are proud of themselves and get excited to be “on stage” the day of. With our Christmas Concert, the learning is immense and the practice sessions are hard work. But because children naturally persevere when given the right encouragement, every year the children deliver the cutest, most precious concert you can imagine. As teachers, we feel fortunate to be a part of this special day. If you happen to walk by, be sure to stop for a moment and enjoy the lovely concert this winter season. ♦
If you would like more details on our 2021 Christmas Concert, holiday programs, or more information about our toddler and/or preschool programs, please contact Connie Smith, Children’s Centre Manager csmith@arbutusclub.com
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Badminton
BADMINTON IS BACK A little birdie told us that badminton has returned to The Arbutus Club with drop-in play for all ages and new, co-ed programs for children Tips to Get Started get comfortable with your grip
relax when hitting
A fundamental feature of badminton is your grip. Whether it’s forehand, backhand, or panhandle grip, it’s important to get comfortable with how you hold the racquet. Pick up your racquet and practice switching from forehand to backhand and shadowing basic shots. The more you do it, the more natural switching and finding your grip will become.
It is a common misconception that the power in a perfect badminton shot comes from strength behind your swing. However, your muscles need to be relaxed in order to move freely. If you’re gripping your racquet too tight and tensing up before hitting you will not be able to generate a lot of racquet speed. You’re not trying to lift weights here; you’re trying to generate power through motion. Stay relaxed when hitting. Let the racquet and your swing do more of the work.
recover back to centre During a game, it is important to return back to the centre of the court after each shot. From the centre of the court, you’re an equal distance away from each corner and it will be easier to reach the next shot.
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Interested in Playing? The Arbutus Club’s badminton programs will teach children the fundamental skills in a fun, non-competitive environment. Our co-ed programs are a great introduction for beginners,or children with a bit more experience as they teach all aspects of the game through age-appropriate skills, drills, and games. We offer classes after school on Mondays. Contact Assistant Recreation Services Manager, Megan Gallant, at mgallant@arbutusclub.com or check online in Gametime to see if there is space for your child.
Badminton Drop-In Play
Meet the Coach
CHARLES NEUFELDT A familiar face in our pickleball clinics, Charles Neufeldt is the new coach of our badminton fundamental programs for children ages 5-12 years old. Badminton has remained a popular sport here at the Club and we are very excited to have Charles coaching these programs. He has an extensive background in badminton and previously worked as the Head Badminton Pro at Hollyburn Country Club. Additionally, Charles is a coach development and learning facilitator who often conducts NCCP coaching courses. ♦
Badminton nets will be available in the North Gymnasium for all members to use during open gym times. If you are interested in learning more, please visit the Club’s website and look up the schedule under the Recreation Services navigation item.
adult drop in times ( badminton only ) Mondays 8:00-11:00pm Wednesdays 8:15-11:00pm Fridays
10:00am-1:00pm
We look forward to seeing you on the court this autumn.
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Minor Hockey
HUSTLE AND HEART After a break due to the pandemic, The Arbutus Club Minor Hockey Association is back together on the Main Rink for a new season The Arbutus Club Minor Hockey Association is back in action for the 2021-2022 Minor Hockey Season. With the previous year being a complete wash for game action, it has been refreshing to have players on the ice and parents in the stands cheering on our Avalanche teams. Seeing the reunions after a year of an empty rink has really showed that being within our Minor Hockey Association is much more than just about hockey; we're a community.
More Hockey Information Information for the upcoming season is available in the Recreation Services Programs Brochure at arbutusclub.com. If you require further information please contact Jason Fothergill, Minor Hockey Director, at jfothergill@arbutusclub.com.
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Hockey, a Sport for a Lifetime The friendships that are formed can last a lifetime. Playing the game and hanging out before and after is what it is all about. Unlike many other Minor Hockey Associations that are much larger, where players are moving around team to team, members within our program get the unique opportunity to create a bond that is tough to match since they have played together on the same teams for years. Not only are the players in our program able to create friendships and memories, so is our parent group. Long term friendships at the Club begin with someone you may have never known until you watched a Minor Hockey game together. From cheering rink side, to a beverage and an appetizer in The Lounge, it not only makes watching the game exciting, but you get to do it with friends that you met at the rink.
Food Minor & Beverage Hockey Our Graduating Players One of the truly unique stories we hear is from our graduating players who move along to different colleges and universities all around the world. Yet when they return for summer break, the first people they call are their “hockey buddies” to get together for some open hockey. Case and point; when we held a graduating game this past summer for our players that missed out on their final season, the response was outstanding. While the action on the ice was nothing but smiles and good banter, when you looked rink side there were just as many parents with similar exuberance and conversation. It illustrates that being part of The Arbutus Club Minor Hockey Associaton is simply more than just hockey; it is all about family and friends.
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Jack MacCosham School St. Georges
Siblings 3 Sisters
Hobbies Mountain biking, wakeboarding, soccer, tennis, squash, track & field, golf, and skiing Favourite Hockey Team Tampa Bay Lightning Favourite Hockey Player Nikita Kucherov
When did you first start playing hockey? When I was three years old.
What is your favourite part of playing/ participating in hockey at The Arbutus Club? You can always improve.
What aspect of hockey has inspired you to stay committed this past year? Being able to stay on the ice and play hockey as well as seeing friends at the Club.
How is participating in hockey unique at the Club? Being able to see all my friends and play hockey with them and other activities at the club.
What is your 2021 Hockey goal? To improve my shooting and in particular my slapshot. Are there any teammates, partners, opponents, coaches, staff or trainers at the Club that have positively enhanced your experience? Our Hockey Coaches Jason Fothergill and Rafie Protopapas.
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Physiotherapy and Wellness
FIT FOR THE MOUNTAIN With summer in the rear-view mirror, and with all the biking, boating and celebrating that was done, we start to think about what our bodies will need to be able to perform well during the winter months Let’s focus on snow sports. Whether its performance you are after or injury prevention, one should start with understanding what muscle groups are integral in the force generation and stability requirements of downhill skiing, cross country skiing, or snowboarding.
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#2 HAMSTRINGS AND GLUTES When downhill skiing, you typically hold your body in a flexed position, which is leaning forward from the hips. This requires great strength and endurance from your hamstrings and glutes as they help stabilize your body. Work your hamstrings and glutes with deadlifts, one leg deadlifts, step ups, and hamstring rolls on an exercise ball.
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#3 INNER AND OUTER THIGHS Your inner thighs work hard to keep your skis parallel, while your outer thighs stabilize your body and help you steer. Some great exercises are side lunges, Swiss exercise ball squeezes for the inner thigh, or sliding side lunges.
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STAY INJURY FREE Start by increasing the strength of these muscle groups, low reps (10-12), progressing to heavier weight. Then, transition to higher reps (15-20) and lighter weight as you get closer to the ski season. Balance and stability will help keep you injury free.
Need Some Help Getting Started? FREE FIT TO SKI WORKSHOP #49550 We are offering a free Fit to Ski Workshop led by Justin Mazzei, our in-house Physiotherapist, on Monday, October 25, 2021 from 1:00-2:30 pm in Arbutus Studio 1. If you want to ensure that you are fit and ready to get on the slopes, we encourage you to sign up for what will be a very informative session. For further information you can contact Robert Gibb by email at rgibb@arbutusclub.com or register online through Gametime. arbutusclub.com
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Squash
SQUASH CANNON A Coach’s Best Friend
Good friends are hard to come by. Head Coach Drew Henderson’s best friend at the courts is his trusty sidekick the Squash Cannon. The Squash Cannon is a great listener, it's is reliable, and a lot of fun to be around. For a $10 fee, you can become friends with the ball machine too. It’s easy to use and all the proceeds go towards squash events and the junior squash program. Renting the ball machine is a great way to practice volleys, drop shots, and perfecting your drives. Please contact dhenderson@arbutusclub.com for a free tutorial.
Freebie for a Newbie Our Head Squash Pro, Drew Henderson, would love to give a free lesson to any Arbutus Club member who has never played squash before. Learn the rules, get some coaching tips, and have a fun game during an introductory lesson. If you have a friend or family member that would like to join, the more the merrier! Contact Drew at dhenderson@ arbutusclub.com to set up your freebie for the newbie.
The Squash Challenge Pyramid You may have noticed the new Arbutus Squash Pyramid in the Squash Lounge. This is a great way for our squash players to play fun, competitive matches while trying to make their way to the top of the pyramid. Please contact Head Squash Pro, Drew Henderson, at dhenderson@arbutusclub.com for your name to be added.
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New Faces in Squash Meet Lilliana Wang. She is only 9 years old and loves to play squash. Lilliana's favourite shot is the drop shot, often proving a tough rival for Coach Matthew. This coming year she is excited to play in tournaments, in addition to playing squash in the afterschool junior squash program here at the Club.
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SET, SPIKE, VOLLEYBALL We have partnered with Smash Volleyball, a local organization that aims to teach the fundamental skills of volleyball to children Smash Volleyball's talented coaches will work with our junior members to help them build a foundation of basic skills and knowledge, in addition to giving them the confidence to succeed not only on the court, but off it too. Their philosophy is to keep the ball flying and to have fun!
Why Volleyball? There are many reasons to play volleyball but one of the greatest social benefits of playing volleyball is that it is a great way to meet other members here at the Club. Since volleyball is a team sport, it gives particpants the ability to make new friends in an entertaining and skill-based environment. For more inforamtion, contact Megan Gallant, Assistant Recreation Services Manager, at mgallant@arbutusclub.com or register in the program at arbutusclub.com.
Interested in playing? We are offering Fundamental Skills courses for children ages 6-12 years of age on Wednesday evenings in the South Gym, you can check the class dates and times at arbutusclub.com.
Drop In Volleyball For youth 13 years and older and adults, we will be offering drop-in volleyball times in the South Gymnasium on Wednesday evenings from 8:30pm-11:00pm.
Meet the Coach
BRIAN HIEBERT Brian is passionate about creating positive experiences for kids and coaches so that they learn teamwork, humility, and self-confidence through volleyball. Brian fell in love with the game in Grade 8 while playing in Port Moody on his school's beach volleyball court and never slowed down. When he was 20 years old, he moved to Toronto to train with the National Team and to compete on the world stage in beach volleyball. After 20 years of beach volleyball, Brian found his way back to indoor volleyball as a coach at West Point Grey Academy and in 2018 he co-founded Smash Volleyball. Forever a student of the game, he is now an international referee with a goal to represent Canada at the 2024 and 2028 Olympics. ♦
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Breakfast with Santa NOVEMBER 28 DECEMBER 12
DECEMBER 5 DECEMBER 19
Everybody’s favourite breakfast of the year returns this year with four dates to choose from. Santa and his sleigh will be touching down at the Club to bring long awaited holiday cheer to families after a year’s hiatus due to a worldwide Grinch attack. Buffet breakfast, gifts, and photos with the big guy await.
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Youth Camps
WINTER BREAK CAMPS Winter Break Camps are back this year and better than ever DECEMBER 20
DECEMBER 21
Come celebrate the winter break with the Youth Leaders. Play exciting games and enjoy a myriad of entertaining activities. Each day of camp is unique and has a fun theme! This winter break, participants will be swimming at the Club, making festive crafts, having cozy pajama parties, decorating cookies, and visiting some great Vancouver locations during a few out-trips!
Frozen Theme & Swimming
Pancakes & PJ Party
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DECEMBER 23
Minute to Win It Christmas Edition
Visiting Stanley Park
DECEMBER 27
DECEMBER 28
Pizza Making & Homemade Ice Cream
Carnival Games
DECEMBER 29
DECEMBER 30
JANUARY 3, 2022
Cookies Decorating & Swimming
Visiting the Vancouver Aquarium
Visiting Capilano Suspension Bridge
With several different events, there is something for all interests and ages. Youth Winter Break Camps are offered from December 20 to 23, December 27 to 30, and again in the new year on January 3, 2022. Please note that out-trips will be dependent on the current COVID-19 restrictions while camps are running.
For more details regarding specific daily activities, please email Youth and Family Coordinator, Alanna Toth, at atoth@arbutusclub.com
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Come for the latkes, stay for the doughnuts!
The Bistro
november 28 - december 6 Nothing holds a candle to our celebration of the Festival of Lights in The Bistro. Eight nights of food specials created by Chef Michael to help celebrate Hanukkah this year.
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It's Holiday Gift-Giving Season Shop ahead this gift-giving season to avoid the last-minute rush so you can simply focus on love, laughter, family, and friends.
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Manta Nexus Pickleball Paddles in Gold, Navy, Purple & Sky Blue Nike Boys DF Victory SST T-Shirt
Nike Boys Court Victory FLX Ace Short
Nike Girls Victory Tank
NikeCourt React Vapor NXT Corkcickle Tumbler 16oz in Nero
Brand & Iron Sweet Balsam Candle
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Brand & Iron Yuzu Birch Candle
Maui Jim Pokowai Arch Polarized Rectangular Sunglasses
It's Gift Giving Season and The Shoppe, at your home-away-from-home, has something for everyone on your list.
Head Radical S Tennis Racquet
Maui Jim Mavericks Polarized Aviators
Babolat Pure Drive Tennis Racquet
SAXX Sleepwalker Pocket Tee in Dark Heather & Black
SAXX Vibe Boxer Brief Multi Pop Art Popcorn Reigning Champ Light Weight Terry Slim Sweatpants in Heather Grey
NikeCourt Air Zoom Vapor Pro
Corkcickle Sport Canteen in Cotton Candy & Snowdrift
NikeCourt Junior Vapor Pro
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Helly Hansen Junior Champ Reversible Jacket
Helly Hansen Boys Nordal Insulated Jacket in Sonic Blue
Guinot Anti-Fatigue Masque Esthederm Excellage Hand Cream
Guinot Cleansing Cream
Helly Hansen Kids Champ Pile Jacket in Navy
Helly Hansen Girls Champ Reversible Jacket in Dust Syrin
Guinto Anti-Ageing Face Cream SPF 30
Helly Hansen Womens Aden Insulated Coat in Black
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Helly Hansen Womens Mono Insulator Coat in Utility Green
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Helly Hansen Kids Daybreaker Fleece Pant in Syrin
Jane Iredale Sugar & Butter Lip Exfoliator & Plumper
Esthederm Cellular Body Oil
Guinot Nourishing Protective Dry Skin Face Cream
Helly Hansen Junior Isford Down Mix Jacket in Navy Esthederm Anti-Wrinkle SPF v30 for Face
Guinot Protective Lip Balm
Helly Hansen Junior Champ Reversible Jacket in Arrowwood
Helly Hansen Kids Champ Pile Jacket in Syrin Esthederm After Sun Lotion Face/Body
Guinot Micellaire Cleansing Water
Something for Everyone this Cooler Season Jane Iredale Lip Drink SPF 15
Helly Hansen Mens Varde Fleece Jacket in Black
Esthederm Sun Expert SPF 50+
Helly Hansen Womens PreciousFleece Jacket 2.0 in Off White
Guinot After Sun Body Lotion
Helly Hansen Mens Mono Insulator Jacket in Storm
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October's Treatment Feature BODY DETOX MONTH
This October, the Spa at Arbutus is offering a non-abrasive Dead Sea Salt Body Scrub treatment to gently remove dead skin cells, making way for a clear and uniformed complexion, followed by a 30 minute Detoxifying Body Massage. Essential oils will be added to personalize the treatment, so you will feel refreshed and rejuvenated. Just ask to "add time" for a longer body detoxifying massage.
CALCIUM Cleanses pores, while building healthy bones.
The mud, salt, and water of the Dead Sea contain a unique mixture of minerals and trace elements that make it the earth's greatest natural spa. The Dead Sea offers a much higher level of Magnesium, Potassium, Calcium, Bromine and Sodium, all vital to our skin cells.
Positive effects of the salt have been noted for people with dermatological and health problems, such as eczema, acne, rheumatism, arthritis, muscular spasms, joint pain, poor blood circulation, and nerve problems.
BROMINE Smoothing and relaxing effect on the nervous system, natural antiseptic. SODIUM Removes skin scales and improve its permeability, ideal for dry skin.
MAGNESIUM Helps in the building of skin cells; natural moisturizer, thus promotes healing. POTASSIUM Improves the oxidation and regulates the electrical process of muscles and the nervous system; helping in the regeneration and growth of cells.
ESTHEDERM Morpho Fitness Prevents the restocking of fat for lasting, slimming results. For a silhouette that is refined and sculpted, your skin will be smoother, supple and soft.
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WHISH Blue Matcha Hyluronic Body Boost is a hydrating treatment for your face and body with powerful antioxidants to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Mix Blue Matcha with your daily moisturizer for an anti-aging boost.
GUINOT Slim Detox Body cream with a roller ball applicator to erase orange-peel skin and eliminate toxins.
ESTHEDERM Retinol Cream Smooths lines and improves the elasticity of the skin, giving it a firmer and denser look for a truly natural lifting.
ESTHEDERM Retinol Serum With a dry oil texture, deep wrinkles are smoothed and your skin is renewed and refined for a more youthful glow.
November's Facial Packages BLACK FRIDAY SALE
Take advantage of the Spa's Two Day Black Friday Sale on New Facial Treatments! Offer is only available for these two days: Thursday, November 25 & Friday, November 26. Buy 3x, 6x, or 10x Prepaid Facial Treatment Packages and save up 15% OFF the value, and Get-One-Free-Facial. This offer is valid on any of our regular priced advanced facial treatments. For details and assistance in purchasing a Prepaid Facial Package, please email the Spa at Arbutus and get the Facial Package List. This is the perfect gift for yourself and your loved one this coming festive season.
Buy Now & Save Pre-order your favourite Skin Care retail products in November for pick-up in December and receive 15% OFF. Call or email the Spa to place your orders. Pre-order purchases should be done on, or before, Monday,. November 15, 2021.
Loyalty Punch Card Now available in the Spa, don't forget to collect your Spa Loyalty Punch Card when you book your appointment. The more treatments you book the closer you get to your reward.
Vie Collection Facials Vie Collection treatments, performed in the Spa, guarantee the best results against skin-aging. A wide variety of solutions and treatments from the forefront of cosmetic technology will deliver clinically proven anti-aging results. Contact the Spa at Arbutus today and find the treatment that best meets your anti-aging concerns.
JANE IREDALE Clean Makeup with Lasting Performance 40% OFF in November Skin-loving makeup, ideal for all skin types and conditions, at every age, to enhance your look and reflect nothing less than the best you.
VIE COLLECTION Skin Care with Anti-Aging Effectiveness NEW in the Spa The most powerful ingredients against skin aging, the Vie Collection is formulated and combined with molecules at the forefront of anti-aging research.
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December's Treatment Feature MONTH OF GIVING
Spa Holiday Happy Hour
We wish to keep the positive energy alive as we continue to count down the remaining days of 2021. The Spa would like to take this opportunity to say Thank You to all our members for their continued support.
Spa Holiday Wish Come True
In December, do not miss the Spa Holiday Happy Hour and the Spa Holiday Wish Come True. As we move closer to the end of the year, the Spa team want to help you feel happy and relaxed with a well deserved pampering.
Every Wednesday and Friday is Spa Happy Hour! Book your December treatment and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine during your one hour treatment to enjoy while you are being pampered. Space is limited so call or email the Spa at Arbutus to book a day for your Spa Happy Hour.
Book a treatment for December and automatically receive two Spa Holiday Wish Come True raffle tickets. Simply write down the Spa treatment that you hope to receive and at the end of December, we will announce two lucky winners!
Relaxation & Wellness
Give the greatest gift of all and purchase a gift card for your loved one. With every Spa gift card purchased you will receive a retail voucher: Purchase a $110 gift card and receive a $10 retail voucher Purchase a $150 gift card and receive a $15 retail voucher Purchase a $200 gift card and receive a $20 retail voucher
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Gift of Grapes
WINE FEATURES
If you're interested in ordering, please call Don Robinson at 604-219-0501 or email at drobinson@arbutusclub.com. Please allow two weeks for delivery from the time of order.
Black Hills Estate Winery Nota Bene, BC A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petite Verdot, this wine possesses intense aromas of raspberry, crushed violets and cassis. Full-bodied, and balanced with a long finish.
Joie Farm “A Noble Blend” 2018, BC With notes of pink grapefruit, white flowers, and clove on the nose, the palate opens up with tangerine, pink grapefruit, and honeysuckle carrying through to a long, grapefruit fresh finish.
Looking for the perfect wine this festive season? Look no further than your home-away-from-home where the Club's Food & Beverage team are offering some of the best wines you can buy this season.
Dark Horse Vineyard Chardonnay, BC Fragrant with guava, mango, and toasted oak aromas on the nose. Dry with bright apple, tropical fruit, tutti-frutti, lemon, coconut, vanilla, toasty oak spice flavours, buttery, silky, long on the palate.
Spearhead Winery Pinot Gris 2019, BC Orchard fruits, pink grapefruit and aromas of tangerine on the nose, followed by ripe tropical fruit, marmalade and minerality on the palate. This is a juicy and mouth-watering wine.
SERVE & GIFT
Blue Mountain Vineyards Reserve Cuvee Pinot Noir, BC Fresh with ripe strawberry, cherry, wild sagey herbs, soft sweet spice, and mineral flavours finishing long on the palate.
Laughing Stock Vineyards Portfolio, BC Aromas of tobacco leaf, cedar box, leather and vanilla bean. On the palate, this wine hints at blackberry, dark cherry with a touch of all spice.
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Union Club of BC Located in downtown Victoria at 805 Gordon St, just steps away from the beautiful harbour front. Learn about our provinces natural history. The club is conveniently located two blocks away from the Royal BC Museum. Explore North America's second oldest Chinatown, which is a short walk from the club. For more information, visit unionclub.com.
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