The Bark - Fall 2022

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The Arbutus Club

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Spa at Arbutus 604.269.8919spa@arbutusclub.com

Staycation at the Club with the Passport Party September we had our first ever Passport Party to kick off fall programs as an ode to the time-honoured Parking Lot Party

THE PRESIDENT’S LETTER

Dear Members,

I hope everyone had a great summer. After a rainy start, July and August did not disappoint. Now that everyone is back and programs have started, the Club is busy as usual. Thanks to the great work of our Recreation Services depart ment, we had another successful registration season. We do have wait lists in the popular areas, but the staff do an excel lent job managing them to enroll as many members as pos sible. Management and the Board are working to address our peak-time demand and have engaged a consulting firm to review each facility, program, and overall club usage. We will receive a final report in early January with recommen dations on how to better schedule programs to utilize our facilities to their fullest potential.

As you may be aware, the Board placed a hold on all new membership applications to take a step back and review our occupancy challenges, entrance fees, long-term capital funding requirements, and membership dues. An Ad Hoc Membership Committee is reviewing our membership cat egories and fees and will present its recommendations to the Board at our November meeting. We are still providing tours to potential members and interested parties can place their names on a priority waitlist.

The Long Range Planning Committee also met several times over the summer. This is just the beginning of discus sions on the Club's future, so there is no need to worry that we are embarking on another major renovation. However, we must always look forward to the future as we have an aging infrastructure that will need to be addressed within the next 5 to 10 years.

This month's Bark contains much information, including highlights from the Annual Member Survey beginning on page 15; I encourage you to take a read. I want to thank ev eryone that participated in the survey. We had an even bet ter response rate than last year, with 51% of the member ship represented in the results. The survey is an excellent tool to understand your overall experiences and opinions, which allows Management and the Board to make impactful improvements and evaluate future changes.

There are several upcoming events that you won't want to miss, including Monsters vs. Aliens Halloween Nosh and Slosh (adults-only), Nightmare on Nanton St (6-12 yrs), and the Out of this World Halloween Party (family-friendly). Plus, Grapes and Hops is back in mid-November, which is always an incredible time. Check out the Events Calendar on page 4. Although we have made tremendous improvements in how we communicate with our members (thank you to our communications department), I still hear from some mem bers that they didn't know about specific projects, initiatives, or events. The Bark, e-news, social media, and Club News on arbutusclub.com are all excellent ways to stay informed if you're not visiting the Club regularly.

Fall also means that it is budget time. Mike Hamar, Club Con troller, and Selina Yeung, Manager of Finance, will meet with each department manager to start the process. Mike com pleted the budget last year; however, Dale Cadeau, former CFO, is on a consultant agreement and is available should they require assistance. As you have likely heard through the media, this year's challenge is rising inflation, which will significantly impact the Club's operational costs. We have surveyed several clubs across Canada – many of whom have already had their year-end and are dealing with the same challenges. Inflation plays a significant factor in the opera tions of our Club. That said, we will make every effort to con trol our costs and keep our dues at a minimum.

I wish everyone a great fall and look forward to seeing you around the Club.

Sincerely,

Jeff Thorsteinson Club President president@arbutusclub.com

Board + Committee

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Immediate

Kristen

Katie

Chief Executive Officer Committee Chairperson

AAHL:

Figure

Karate:

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events calendar

OCTOBER

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SUNDAY, OCT 2

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TUESDAY, OCT 4

• Glamarama Spa Night (5-7 Yrs)

• Lasy day to order Chef To Go Thanksgiving Bundle

WEDNESDAY, OCT 5

• Glamarama Spa Night (8-12 Yrs)

FRIDAY, OCT 7

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MONDAY, OCT 10

• OCT 12

FRIDAY, OCT 28

• Music with Marnie concert series in the Shaughnessy Room

• Nightmare on Nanton Street in the Shaughnessy Room

SATURDAY, OCT 29

• Out of this World Halloween Party in the Shaughnessy Room & the South Gymnasium

• Monsters vs. Aliens Halloween Nosh & Slosh in the 3rd Floor Banquet Rooms

NOVEMBER

TUESDAY, NOV 1

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SATURDAY, OCT 15

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MONDAY, OCT 17

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TUESDAY, OCT 18

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THURSDAY, OCT 20

• Grapes and Hops tickets go on sale at 11:00 am on arbutusclub.com

THURSDAY, OCT 27

• Preschool Halloween Tours begin and continue until Monday, October 31

• Christmas Food & Beverage events go on sale at 11:00am on arbutusclub.com

FRIDAY, NOV 11

WEDNESDAY, NOV 16

• Youth Fitness Orientation

• Movember Madness (5-7 Yrs) in the Shaughnessy Room

THURSDAY, NOV 17

• Movember Madness (8-12 Yrs) in the Shaughnessy Room

events calendar

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SATURDAY, NOV 26

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WEDNESDAY, DEC 7 DINNERCHRISTMAS

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THURSDAY, DEC 1 DAYS OF BUFFETCHRISTMASLUNCH in The Fireside Monday to Friday and continues until Friday, December 16

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SUNDAY, DEC 11

events calendar

SUNDAY, DEC 18

• Breakfast with Santa in the Strathcona Room

• Hanukkah in The Bistro begins and continues until Monday, December 26

• Last day of fall classes

• Last day for dinner service in The Fireside. Reopens on Thursday, January 5

SUNDAY, DEC 11

THE NUTCRACKER dance show to be held in Arbutus Studios 1 & 2

WEDNESDAY, DEC 14

• Children's Centre Christmas Party in the Shaughnessy Room

• Family Christmas Dinner in the Strathcona Room

FRIDAY, DEC 16

• Tennis Christmas Exhibition

• The Great Big Office Party Lunch in the Strathcona Room

MONDAY, DEC 19

BASKETBALL CAMP begins and continues until Thursday, December 22

SANTA'S TOY SHOP (3-5 YRS) begins and continues until Friday, December 23

WINTER BREAK CAMPS begin and continue until Monday, January 2

FRIDAY, DEC 23

• Chef to Go Christmas Bundle, Mystery Wine Box, and Turkey Gravy pick-up on P1

WEDNESDAY, DEC 25

CHRISTMAS DAY Club closed for the holiday

MONDAY, DEC 26

• Boxing Day – Club open from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

TUESDAY, DEC 27

• Winter Around the World (3-5 Yrs) begins and continues until Friday, December 30

SATURDAY, DEC 31

• New Year's Eve – Club open from 6:00 am - 3:00pm

• Chef to Go New Year's Eve Bundle Pick-up on P1

• Family New Year's Eve in the Strathcona Room

JANUARY

SUNDAY, JAN 1

SATURDAY, DEC 17

SNOWBALL BASH in the Shaughnessy Room & the Mini Rink

SATURDAY, DEC 24

• Christmas Eve – Club open from 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

• The Lounge closed for the Christmas holidays and will reopen for service on Tuesday, December 27

• New Year's Day – Club open from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Club Life

'Round the Club Passport Party

Club Life

'Round the Club Passport Party

Dancing on the Ceiling

Club Life

Canada Day Pancake Breakfast Bash

Club Life

Youth Summer Camps

Club Life

National Day of Mourning for Queen Elizabeth II in the Children's Centre

Staff Around the Club

Youth Summer Camps

Meet the Team FEATURED STAFF

Mike Hamar controller

A familiar face in Accounting, Mike Hamar has been promoted to Controller. He replaces our former CFO, Dale Cadeau, as the newest member of our Senior Management team.

In grade 10, Mike filled out a career questionnaire that placed accountant as his top result with a career ladder that aspired to Controller. Since then, becoming a Controller has been Mike’s career goal and this year he achieved it!

Mike has been a dedicated employee of The Arbutus Club for the last 20 years and has always been the go-to guy for generating reports. He is super-efficient and always does everything with a smile.

When Mike isn’t helping us crunch numbers, he is a loving father of two. Alongside his family, Mike enjoys going camping and hiking, with his favourite hike being Frosty Mountain in Manning Park. Mike is also an avid reader and enjoys going to concerts.

David Bohan

restaurant & lounge manager

David Bohan recently moved from Hong Kong to Vancouver in March of 2022, after over a decade of working in the food & beverage industry.

David has experienced premiere customer service from around the world having lived in Hong Kong, England, and the Philippines. One of his goals is to ensure that our members always have quality service. Having lived in so many different countries, David has become a passionate foodie who appreciates all cultural customs.

David also brings several years of experience from working as a Senior Bartender. Feel free to ask him for drink and food recommendations. We’re sure you will not be disappointed! When David is not at work or trying new restaurants and cuisines, he loves taking long walks with his wife, Nina, and their dog, Nugget. E A R BU T US C L U B

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 service staff, we are 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.

Chloe Ekkebus youth & family coordinator

The Arbutus Club has a new Youth and Family Coordinator, Chloe Ekkebus! Chloe Ekkebus graduated from the University of Fraser Valley in 2021 with her Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care. She previously worked as a Youth Transition Worker, Camp Program Leader, and Kick Boxing Instructor. Her work experience has helped her grow into a very dedicated and compassionate leader.

Chloe is a warm and friendly person, who loves helping others and trying new activities or cuisines. She is a team player who enjoys collaborating with families and staff; working hard to ensure that everyone has what they need to succeed.

When Chloe is not at work, you can usually find her with a book in hand, at the beach on a paddleboard, or walking her dog around the neighbourhood.

Dorcas Markwei

graphic design & communications specialist

We welcome Dorcas Markwei as our talented new Graphic Design and Communication Specialist.

Dorcas is a true creative with an eye for style. She has experience in both Fashion and Graphic design. Over the last three years, Dorcas has been a freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator and has worked with many big brands such as CBS Television Studios and West Elm. Her goal is to communicate through visual language; and as an artist, it is no surprise that in her free time, she enjoys illustrating and painting.

In addition to her graphic design experience, Dorcas has a degree in business management and several years of experience working in ad ministrative positions. We’re excited to have Dorcas join our Communi cations department.

When Dorcas is not at work, she enjoys shopping, snowshoeing, biking, and trying new things with her friends and family. Her favourite thing to do is explore our beautiful province.

Meet the Team FEATURED STAFF

Katherine Kang director of figure skating

We are delighted to introduce our new Director of Figure Skating, Kathryn Kang.

Kathryn joins the team with a wealth of knowledge and experience, having been a competitive Figure Skating Coach at Champs International Skating Centre of BC for over 6 years. As a Figure Skating Coach, Kathryn coordinated the Happy Feet program, where she coached new skaters and developed competitive skaters.

Kathryn is a talented skater herself, with many accomplishments over her Skating career. A few notable achievements include being a 3-time Se nior Provincial Champion and a National Silver Medalist (Novice Ladies) in 2005. She was also a Senior National Team Member AND Junior World Team Member in 2009.

Outside of the Club, Kathryn is a loving mother of two, who values family time with her husband and kids. Kathryn exudes positivity and warmth; we trust that Kathryn will be a valuable leader to our Figure Skating team.

Sydney Benmore aquatics manager

The Arbutus Club is pleased to announce Sydney Benmore as our new Aquatics Manager.

A former competitive swimmer, Sydney has 18 years of experience work ing within a pool environment.

Sydney started as a Lifeguard & Swim Instructor at The Arbutus Club in 2013 and was promoted to the Aquatics In-Charge in 2017. More recent ly, she became the Assistant Aquatics Manager in March 2022.

Sydney is also well-educated with an undergraduate degree in Social An thropology and Psychology, as well as post-graduate studies in Business Administration and Strategic Management.

Outside of the pool, Sydney is an avid reader who enjoys baking, travelling, and staying active. ♦

TH E A R BU T US C L U B

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2nd Annual Membership Survey. We appreciate your time and value your feedback. The survey is designed to identify the opinions of the gener al membership so that, wherever possible and practical, management can use the information to make impactful improvements and evaluate future changes.

With this being the second year of administering the survey, we can begin to benchmark and compare your feedback regarding the Club's services, programs, and facilities. Here we high light some important takeaways, areas for improvement, and where we really hit the mark!

THE SURVEY WAS SENT TO 6,550 MEMBERS. 2,509 surveys were completed producing a 38% response rate of the total pop ulation. Out of 3,875 total memberships, 1,987 are represented in the results, with at least one response per household, giving the survey a 51% response rate from the total membership.

The Arbutus Club has maintained a similar satisfaction level as last year, even with staffing challenges, the pandemic impact, etc., while usage across all amenities has increased. Our mean satisfaction score of 5.97 out of 7 is above the private member club industry average of 5.81.

OVERALL, 86% OF THE MEMBERS ARE SATISFIED WITH THEIR FOOD AND BEVERAGE EXPERIENCE.

The Club’s overall mean satisfaction score of 5.51 remains above the industry average of 5.33. The biggest area of op portunity for member dining is in The Bistro, specifically with food quality, menu variety, and healthier options.

Menu Rotation and variety were the top concerns among the food and beverage comments. Unfor tunately, the pandemic and the resulting staffing challenges meant every menu had to be stream lined and reduced to meet the number of staff that could prepare and cook the food. Most days, get ting basic food on the table was a challenge for our team. The real test is still ahead of us, as nothing has changed in the food and beverage industry. Staffing and product costs are our biggest chal lenges, but we know we must evolve and adapt to new ways of doing things. Unfortunately, we do not control the pricing of the products we buy. There will be increases; however, with our cost structure the way it is, our pricing reflects a zero percent prof it from members in all 3 restaurants.

THE BISTRO

• Added a separate gluten-friendly menu for ease of ordering

• Added more vegan options. You can also look for new vegan items on the weekly fresh sheet. This food category is not going away anytime soon

• Reintroduced the “Fresh Sheet” and soup & sandwich specials

• Brought back many popular items

• Introduced a new coffee brand and a healthier smoothie line

• Increased the seating capacity by 48 seats with the addition of an all-weather convertible patio

THE FIRESIDE

• Hired a new manager in charge of food and service excellence for The Fireside and The Lounge

• Offering lunch service on Fridays

• Reintroduced daily specials, fresh sheets, new and unique wines, and cutting-edge ready-to-drink cocktails

• Partnered with Knowbie, an appbased learning tool that pro vides basic to upscale restaurant knowledge and training

THE LOUNGE

• Brought back many popular items that were specifically asked for, including nachos, Neapolitan pizza, and steak pie

• Installed acoustic panels to re duce the noise during peak din ing hours

• Introduced a late-night menu on Fridays

TENNIS

• Added a U5 category for players 3-5 years old

• Increased usage of the South Gymnasium for children 3-8 years old. Recently added 12 more spots in the U8 category

• Adding 3 hrs of junior programming on Saturday afternoons, resulting in a minimum of 24 new spots

• Building competitive junior pro grams for 11–18-year-old players, Monday-Friday, 6:00-8:00 am

• Hiring a new coach to work week day evenings to increase adult program offerings

• Implemented a new private les sons system where players will have a weekly or monthly rotation. This system is in place for players who currently do not have a regu lar private lesson scheduled

• More socials and events, which is an important mandate for the Ten nis Committee with 8 events last season and more to come

GROUP FITNESS

• We have introduced new evening classes, including Metabolic Mon days, Hatha Yoga, and Restore & Release

GYMNASTICS

• Added 6 classes, resulting in 67 more registrations this fall

• Added an extra Gym Start 4 class on Tuesdays

• Created a new class for Gym Start 4 kids to join (5 years and up)

• Developing and recruiting new coaches to increase available spots and program offerings

AQUATICS

• Added 32 group lessons since last fall for a total of 90 classes

• Actively recruiting swim instructors to increase group and private les son availability

• Added 21 Swim Team programs this fall

DESIRE FOR OR CONCERNS ABOUT

COURT 7 MULTIPURPOSEBECOMING

An analysis of Court 7 usage, as well as all other tennis and pickleball courts, will take place. The findings will be present ed to the Pickleball, Tennis, and Recreation Services Committees this fall in preparation for spring.

LACK OF RMT AVAILABILITY

Two new RMT’s recently joined the team, and current therapists have extended their service hours.

BETTER TOYS IN SOUTH GYMNASIUM TOT AREA

We have purchased new equip ment and toys. Wednesday Parent & Tot and Saturday Family Play Gym will return from 10:00 am-12:00 pm, with bouncy castles, the new tod dler toys, and ride-on bikes.

ETIQUETTE OF YOUTH IN FITNESS CENTRE

An etiquette awareness campaign has begun. Additional staff have been added at peak times.

2022 Club Survey Results

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MEMBERS MOST SATISFIED WITH: FOR IMPROVEMENT

Rated high overall, with a 95% satisfaction rating or 6.2 out of 7. However, members expressed a desire for increased cleanliness in the Hot Tub, Steam and Sauna area, exterior Tennis Courts, Adult Change Rooms and Family Change Room. Schedules have been adjusted to ensure regular deep cleaning of these areas.

Members also identified additional areas for improvement, such as The Bistro sink and recycling area, Tennis Building bathroom, lights on Tennis Courts 1-4, the lights in Arbutus Studio 3, the temperature in the Squash Mezzanine, and condensation in the parkade. Our facilities team is hard at work addressing each area, and we will be sure to share their progress.

THE CLUB APP AND OUR PROGRAM REGISTRATION SOFTWARE

Both continue to be the two greatest areas for improvement. The team at Jonas Club Manage ment (a provider of club- specific software) confirmed with us that they are beta-testing a new app to improve performance and useability. Since we already use their software it would integrate

easily with our existing systems. Although satisfaction rates in creased for our program soft ware, GameTime, the need to find a platform compatible with the app that also adapts to members’ needs remains a top priority. ♦

Congratulations to the lucky winners of our survey contest:

DINERS DELIGHT

Jenny Martin IN STYLE

Judy

FIRESIDE DATE NIGHT & REJUVENATE

Membership

HOLIDAY PARTY READY

Following an elegant facelift, the third floor banquet areas are ready to host your next holiday party, business meeting, or stylish soireé

Theparty is on! The third-floor transformation is complete and the Quilchena Terrace and Strath cona Room have never looked better. Done in West Coast colours that com plement the surrounding Kerrisdale Valley, our banquet spaces are updat ed to match the rest of the Club and wow our guests and visitors.

Whether it’s a milestone birthday, an anniversary, a wedding shower or the annual holiday office party, the cater ing team here at the Club 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 Don’tmind.delay, the rooms are booking fast. Contact our Catering Manager, the industrious Kim McBurney, at cater ing@arbutusclub.com or 604-266-7169 and she will take care of all the arrange ments to plan your next epic event. You will be an event-planning legend. ♦

QUILCHENA TERRACE

capacity : 100 seated 200 reception

• Ideal for weddings, receptions, corporate events, meetings, and summer barbecues

• 1,331 square feet

• 2,106 square feet outdoor, heated, covered patio

• High speed internet ready

STRATHCONA ROOM

capacity : 180 seated 300 reception

• Ideal for corporate events, meetings, or receptions

• Total of 3034 square feet

• Reception Area

• High speed internet ready

Holiday Catering

View the Holiday Catering package online at ARBUTUSCLUB.COM under the Food & Beverage navigation tab.

meet the athlete

squash across the pond

Avid junior squash player Daniel Tiwana takes his game across the pond with a stint at the Rob Owen Academy in Birmingham, England

Peerinto the Squash Lounge and there’s a good chance that you’ll see 12 year old member, Daniel Tiwana, practicing away trying to perfect his craft. Squash is a huge part of Dan's life, enabling him to travel and play all over North America. The scope of his sport grew even larger this summer when Dan took his game intercontinental with a trip to Europe for a month.

Initially, Dan was training and playing squash in Holland and Belgium. However, the real reason he went so far was to spend two weeks staying with and being coached by a man regarded as one of the world’s best squash coaches, Rob Owen.

A former world top 20 player, Owen is a professional gambler and a massive personality in the squash world. He now coaches a handful of world class professionals and elite juniors at the Rob Owen Academy in Birmingham, England. “Rob has four major passions in life: gambling, squash, great food, and wine. But he didn’t tell me in which order!” Dan cheekily confesses.

Dan's stay at the Academy took place two weeks prior to the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Coincidentally, New Zealand squash superstar and current British Open champion (the “Wimbledon” of squash), Paul Coll, was also training and staying with Rob. Paul is Rob’s star pupil and has been World No 1 for most of 2022. To live, train, and be around Paul as he was preparing for a tournament was awe-inspiring for Dan.

“It was quite surreal really,” says Dan. “I’d come down for breakfast and Paul Coll would be sitting there; I had to keep pinching myself. After breakfast, we’d head to Rob’s club and train," he continues.

Dan's tenacity, skill, and sheer athleticism was tested during his stay at the Academy. Mornings typically included a two hour session, doing drills with juniors or pros. During his lunch break, Dan would carefully observe Paul’s “pressure” sessions with Rob: basically two hours of pure brutality (one drink break allowed) where Rob is “feeding” Paul and sending him to all four corners of the court. The goal is to put Paul under such mental and physical stress that any match by comparison would almost be easier. Rob’s a big believer in a famous Navy Seals quote: “Under pressure, you don't rise to the occasion, you sink to the level of your training.” "It was simply unbelievable to watch," says Dan. After lunch, there was time for rest, but they’d be back at the courts for a private session in the evening.

Meet the Athlete

The trip was a true testament to Dan's formidable talent and perseverance as a junior squash player. From his tips for other players to humorous anecdotes, Dan provided a list of some of his main takeaways:

1. “The intensity of the training surprised me. Every shot, every movement had to be precise. Rob is an absolute perfectionist.”

2. “Quality beats quantity particularly in a physically gruel ing sport such as squash. Rob told me to limit my hard core, physical daily training to protect my body as I contin ue to grow. At a young age, focus on technique instead.”

3. “Squash IQ is crucial. Rob talked about the history of the game a lot and the various styles of past legends. He told me that the best athletes are like Encyclopedias of their chosen sports (and often other sports as well!).”

4. “Mental game is a huge part of sport and squash is no different. We talked about this so much. Rob said Paul was feeling enormous pressure for the Commonwealth Games as he was the No 1 seed. He was expected to win and he desperately wanted to win the gold medal for New Zealand. Anything short of gold for Paul would be a disappointment. It’s a brutal burden to carry, Rob said. Rob’s main goal with Paul was to keep him on ice really. Keeping him relaxed and stress free.”

5. “When you’re off court, switch off completely. No squash talk for a few hours at least. Let your mind rest. Do something else that gives you joy and helps you relax. Paul liked to chill in the evenings by watching cricket or watching classic boxing fights from the 80’s with guys like Hagler, Duran, Sugar Ray Leonard and Hearns.”

6. “English sarcasm often flew right over my head… apparently! The English lads have a wicked sense of humor, most of their jokes were lost on me but they made me feel so welcome. I became a part of their family really.”

7. “The lads are all extremely good football (soccer) players and are also brilliant at pool! So even when they’re relaxing, they’re still trying to beat each other!”

8. “I now say ‘cheers mate’ a lot!”

Dan shared his two favourite memories from this magical trip. “The first one was playing 14 holes of golf with Paul. I’ll never forget it. I’m riding in the same golf cart as Paul. His energy drink is next to mine in the cup holders and he’s telling me about his favourite venues in the world, the fairest players on tour and the one person he dreads playing the most (confidential, of course!). My second unforgettable experience was going with Rob to Nottingham while he coached a couple of his top juniors in the semi finals of U19 British Open. The atmosphere was electric: a pressure cooker of adrenaline and nerves. I basically shadowed Rob while he coached his players (my friends too by that stage!). It was fascinating. Rob’s people skills are unreal.”

Dan’s final thoughts on his time in England says it all. “I was in squash heaven,” he said. “I can’t wait to go back.” ♦

Was Dan a bit of a lucky charm for Paul? On the day Dan left Rob’s house, Paul left also for the Commonwealth Games village. Ten days lat er, Paul became a double gold medal winner! He won the Individual Mens gold winning 3-2 in the final! And he also won Gold in the Mixed Doubles with fellow Kiwi, Joelle King! Congrats to all!

dan arriving at rob ' s house

dan hitting with paul

dan outside the rob owen squash academy

photography kayla beiler

Oh Canada! On the first day of July, we celebrated the return of our Canada Day Pancake Breakfast and our members sure had a blast! Our amazing Board of Directors and Senior Management team poured, flipped, and cooked up a storm to help serve breakfast to over 500 members.

With a bevvy of CanCon anthems to choose from the Blues Berries Band rocked out all morning, with a special number by our members and staff singing ‘Oh Canada’ together. Judging from the talent on show during the performance, our music program must be doing some spectacular work.

Children of all ages had a blast on our turf field, where they got to try out the new Ninja Obstacle Course (energy fueled by maple syrup!), bouncy castles and other inflatable games. Our families even had a visit by some very tall hockey players!

In the Youth Room, we had some beaver and moose sight ings. The children got to make animal headbands based on their favourite Canadian creature. We also had cari caturists who created laughter with funny family portraits.

An Arbutus Club tradition, the Canada Day Pancake Breakfast Bash was back for some Canuck-hoser fun, serving up a delicious spread – complete with maple syrup, of course

The Pancake Breakfast is always such a fun way to kick off the summer months and I like that there is always something for members of all ages to enjoy.

- megan gallant , assistant director of recreation services

Canada Day Pancake Breakfast brent elkington , ceo

Attending the Canada Day Pancake Breakfast has become an important tradition for many Arbutus Club families. It’s always great to see our members coming together to celebrate and enjoy the festivities.

It was great to have our members come together for one of The Club’s most special occasions. We want to thank all the hardworking staff on the Recreation Services, Food & Beverage, and Operations teams for putting this event together. We also want to thank the members for making it a fantastic morning. ♦

Membership Survey Results & the

kayla beiler

Membership Survey PassportResultsParty

hat a joy it is to be able to get together again isn’t it? There is virtually nothing we humans enjoy more than travel, adventure and the ability to try new things. Born out of that spirit, the Club threw its first ever Passport Party this fall; an upgrade over the time-honored Parking Lot Party and a way for all members to get reacquainted with each other and the Club after two years of the pandemic, renovations, staff changes, and heady times.

One of the wonderful things about the Arbutus Club is that it is a constant and reliable partner for members and staff alike in difficult times, be it the pandemic of 2020 and beyond or the financial crises of 2008 or 1993. During these turbulent times, many take the opportunity to reassess their status quo and the way things have been done in the past. We decided to do that with many of our traditional events and try to freshen things up as we head into a post-pandemic world. Hence, a Passport Party voyage around the Club was born for the fall of 2022.

“With so many new faces around the Club in Rec Services and beyond, including my own for that matter, we thought it would be a great idea for all the members to get to know our new

Passport Party

pros, staff members and managers,” said our new Director of Athletics and Recreation, Craig Mercer. “We lost Sue Snow and Dale Cadeau first, and then so many others including our skating, squash, tennis pros as well as our youth leader. We have been so lucky to find great people to replace them that are so excited to work here. We thought it would be a great way to introduce them to the membership and vice versa.”

From the airline style check-in at Club Reception, fronted by our own indomitable Tess Mendoza, to the last ditch stop on the passport stamping tour at the tennis bubble, members were able to participate in activities, see demos, try products and fill up their passports with stamps for an opportunity to win one of the great prize bundles for the young and not-asyoung alike.

With so many new faces around the Club in Recreation Services and beyond, including my own for that matter, we thought it would be a great idea for all the members to get to know new pros, staff members and managers

- craig mercer , director of recreation services

“It’s always so great to see all the members come back in the fall and have everyone get geared up for their favou rite programs, kids activities or fitness regimes” said Megan Gallant, our newly minted Assis tant Director of Athletics and Recreation.

“You can just feel the energy come sweep ing back into the Club after the summer. Everything starts to hum again”.

The main stop on tour was the South Gym where the venerable classic band March Hare supplied the rhythms of the night with Chef Michael and his team providing carnival style food to match the party atmosphere. Kids tattooed and ballyhooed in the adjoining youth room and parents in need of respite or libation adjourned to the newly renovated third floor catering rooms for one last long look into the sunset for the season on the patio of the Quilchena Terrace.

Staycations became one of the so-called new normals during the summers of our discontent the last couple of years as we all

We loved the event as a whole. Our daughter participated in the 25 metre swim and I was so proud of her for trying something new. She did so well; now she’s on the Swim Team.

- lisa rapoport , member

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Thanksgiving in The Bistro

sunday , october 9

Grab and go single portion traditional meals with a delicious turkey dinner special after 5:00 pm.

Chef's famous turkey gravy is also arriv ing in time for the big feast. Order your gravy starting Thursday, September 22 at 11:00 am in The Bistro, through the app, or at arbutusclub.com. Pick up available in The Bistro on Friday, Oc tober 7 or Saturday, October 8. We'll also be offering pick up at the Chef to Go Portal on P1 on Sunday, October 9 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Thanksgiving CHEF TO GO BUNDLE

sunday , october 9

Order your all-inclusive dinner bun dle between Thursday, September 22 at 11:00 am and Friday, October 7 at 12:00 pm and be set for the holiday.

Pick up at your chosen time from the Chef to Go portal on Sunday, October 9 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. $249.00 per bundle Serves 6 to 8 Order via the Club app or at ARBUTUSCLUB.COM

Thanksgiving at The Fireside

sunday , october 9

Come check out our Thanksgiving fes tive specials sheet in The Fireside with all your seasonal favourites on offer. Plus, our famous Prime Rib Sunday din ner will also be featured. Reservations highly recommended.

Grapes & Hops

POP ART EDITION

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Monsters vs. Aliens HALLOWEEN NOSH & SLOSH

saturday , october 29

Dress up and get down, it’s freaks and geeks night! Dinner and a ghoulie; come as you like to be remembered (or forgotten), eat and dance until the darkest hour. Buffet dinner with carved Prime Rib and scary desserts, DJ, danc ing and décor upstairs in our newly ren ovated third floor banquet space. Book online starting Thursday, September 29 at 11:00 am.

Guests – 2 people per membership.

3rd Floor Banquet Rooms 6:30 pm to 12:00 am 19+ $79.00event

The party of the year returns! This year’s event will be the biggest ever. Unbelievable food, room transforming décor, 24 booths of BC’s best wine and craft beers, groovy music, and three party rooms. All of BC’s foremost vint ners and brewers are lined up to exhib it their wares for you to taste, sample and then buy for home if you so desire. Andy says it’s time to party, so let’s do it right, Factory style! Gabs and glam, a colourful night to remember all year long…maybe it’s your fifteen minutes this Guestsyear.–

2 people per membership

South Gymnasium, Shaughnessy Room, and The Fireside 7:00 pm to 12:00 am 19+ $85.00event

Tickets available beginning at 11:00 am on Thursday, October 20 at ARBUTUSCLUB.COM

Holiday event tickets on sale Thursday, October 27 at 11:00 am *

Breakfast WITH SANTA

Everybody’s favorite breakfast of the year returns with four dates on Sunday to choose from: November 27 and De cember 4, 11 & 18. Santa, his elves and a sleigh will be touching down at the Club to bring the holiday cheer to families whose good behaviour will be reward ed this year! Buffet breakfast, entertain ment, kids' gifts and family pictures with the big guy await so don’t delay. These events are always a sellout! Seating from 9:00 am in the Strathco na Room, buffet, and pictures in the Quilchena Terrace.

For more information, please contact our Catering Manager, Kim McBurney, at catering@arbutusclub.com.

6 guests allowed per membership. Maximum group size of 10 people.

►$35.00 for adults, $25.00 for kids 5-12 years old, under 5 free. Register via the Club app or at ARBUTUSCLUB.COM

Family Christmas Dinner W/ SANTA & THE SINGERS , dec 7 & 14

Don’t miss the family’s opportunity to break bread with St. Nick! Christmas with the Clauses makes for a night to remember. This event will be held on two Wednesdays this year: December 7 and 14 at 6:00pm. An extensive fes tive buffet will be prepared by Chef Michael and his brigade. Santa’s elves are also on hand with holiday melodies performed by the Magical Madrigal Carolers. Sign up early to avoid disap pointment and don’t forget your ugly Christmas sweater.

6 guests allowed per membership. Maximum group size of 10 people.

►$65.00 for adults, $45.00 for kids 5-12 years old, free for kids under 5. Reserve via the Club app or at ARBUTUSCLUB.COM

Twelve Days of CHRISTMAS BUFFET

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It’s tradition! The Fireside bustles with holiday cheer, food and atmosphere for the annual Twelve Days of Christ mas Buffet Lunch Monday to Friday from December 1-16. Perfect for small groups and families. Get together and see old friends while enjoying the com fort of our dining room with the best of Chef Michael’s seasonal offerings. Seatings available from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm.

For more information, contact David Bohan, Restaurant and Lounge Man ager at dbohan@arbutusclub.com.

Group size maximum 12 people.

►$47.00 per person

Register via the Club app or at ARBUTUSCLUB.COM

The Great Big Holiday OFFICE PARTY LUNCHEON

friday , december 16

Take the gang out for a holiday lunch on the last real work Friday of the year. If your office is too small to have your own party, join us and others in a big of fice bash and smash! With a great buf fet lunch, drinks, wine, door prizes and more. Forget the water cooler, every one crowd around the Xerox machine and let’s see who blinks first. It’s going to be a shaker in the maker! Reserve via the link starting Thursday, October 27 at 11:00 am. Contact Kim McBurney at ca tering@arbutusclub.com for more info or if you have any questions.

Group size maximum 24 people.

►$65.00 per person.

Holiday MYSTERY WINE BOX

on sale thursday, december 1

The Mystery Wine Box is back by popu lar demand! A $400 value for only $300, the Box provides fun, value and intrigue under the tree in one cardboard con tainer. Filled with twelve various wines, each case is unique and fabulous in its’ own right. Your box could also con tain one of the two fanatically coveted “Golden Bottles”. Just like the Willy Wonka golden ticket, the “Golden Bot tles” would make you 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 mira cle that would be indeed, wouldn’t it?

Pick-up Friday, December 23 at the Por tal on P1 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Contact person: Don Robinson at drobinson@arbutusclub.com.

►$300.00 per case.

Holiday TURKEY GRAVY december 1-24

Order your gravy starting Thursday, December 1 at 11:00 am in The Bistro or through the app/website. Pick up your order Thursday, December 22 or Friday, December 23 in The Bistro. You can also pick up at the Chef to Go portal on Friday, December 23 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

►$10.00 per litre.

Order via the Club app or at ARBUTUSCLUB.COM

Christmas CHEF TO GO BUNDLE

friday , december 23

Order your all-inclusive dinner bundle beginning Thursday, December 1 at 11:00 am. Pick up at your chosen time from the Chef to Go portal on Friday, December 23 from 10:00am to 12:00 pm.

►$299.00 per bundle, serves 6 to 8 people.

Order via the Club app or at ARBUTUSCLUB.COM

Hanukkah IN THE BISTRO

december 18-26

Nothing holds a candle to our cele bration of the Festival of Lights in The Bistro. Eight nights of food specials created by Chef Michael to help cele brate Hannukah this year from Sunday, December 18 at sundown to Monday, December 26 at nightfall. Come for the latkes, stay for the doughnuts!

New Year's Eve CHEF TO GO BUNDLE

saturday , december 31

Order your all-inclusive dinner party bundle beginning Thursday, December 8 from 11:00am through the app/ website. Pick up at your chosen time from the Chef to Go portal on Saturday, December 31 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm.

►$199.00 per bundle, serves 4 people.

Order via the Club app or at ARBUTUSCLUB.COM

East Coast Family NEW YEAR’S EVE

saturday , december 31

Start spreading the news! The East Coast party hits the West Coast for families to party together one last night before we kiss 2022 goodbye. The reception starts at 5:30 pm with a fabulous buffet dinner provided by our culinary team at 6:00 pm. The party concludes with the ball drop from Times Square at 9:00 pm, providing the perfect family get-together event before we each retreat to our separate corners and plan our resolutions for the New Year. Come for dinner and dance the night (and the year) away with your family as the DJ spins us towards Auld Lang Syne. An Arbutus Club tradition!

6 guests allowed per membership. Maximum group size of 10 people.

►$75.00 for adults, $40.00 for kids 5-12 years old, free for kids under 5. Register via the Club app or at

*ARBUTUSCLUB.COM Beginning Thursday, December 8

ADAPTIVE AQUATICS

Personal Adaptive Aquatic Training is a new class that enables members to reach their health, movement, and wellness goals

Oftenwhen you think of swim programming you think of the swimming lessons your kids are taking, or maybe the swimming lessons you took as a child, competitive swimming, and aquafit. What we don’t always think of is that aquatic exercise can be both ageless and therapeutic.

Exercising in water has the unparalleled benefit of being active and achieving a great aerobic workout with minimal impact on your joints. This can be extremely beneficial as you age or if you have any type of physical limitation. Often one of the first activities you are cleared to do (if you have sustained any sport injury or are post op) is exercise in the water.

But what if you don’t know what exer cises you need to do, or would like a bit of guidance on your healing jour ney? We would like to introduce you to a new member of our Aquatics team, Rachel Hansen.

Rachel has her Bachelors in Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia,

with a special focus on leisure access and barrier removal for persons with disabilities. She is currently complet ing her Graduate Diploma in Applied Health Science at the University of Western Ontario, as well as her Bach elors in Recreation Therapy. Rachel is also a BCRPA certified trainer, boxing coach, and first-degree black belt. She has over 11 years of experience in coaching aquafit, swimming, water walking, kickboxing, and fitness. With this experience, she has worked with clientele of all levels and ages regard less of perceived barriers or ability. Her clientele have included persons with Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), stroke survivors, fibromyalgia, en dometriosis, hearing impairments, and mobility concerns.

Rachel will be offering Personal Adaptive Aquatic Training sessions that will aim to support participants in reaching their health, movement, and wellness goals through personalized sessions. Sessions will work towards increasing strength, mobility, and

stamina. This program will be open to members of all abilities, including those who are living with arthritis, MS, Parkinson's disease, use mobility aids, and those who experience any barriers to exercise or would like to become more active. ♦

Private Sessions

MONDAYS

► 10:00-11:00am & 7:30-9:00pm

TUESDAYS

► 1:30-3:00pm

THURSDAYS

► 2:30-5:00pm

For more information, contact the Aquatics Manager, Sydney Benmore, sbenmore@arbutusclub.com.at

LITTLE LYRICISTS

Our Children's Centre had the unique opportunity to write, record, and perform their own song with Juno Award nominee, Will Stroet

This

year our graduating class took some time to work with a Juno Award Nominee, Will Stroet, from CBC Kids Will’s Jams.

For 3 weeks, Will worked with the stu dents to come up with song lyrics that were personal to them. They wrote 2 verses and a chorus together. The song title is “We’re Going to The Ar butus Club”. They practiced the song together and recorded it in our Music Studios – so cool!

The children had so much fun working with Will and every session they sang, laughed, and built friendships. When it was time to perform the song at grad, the children stood on stage, all proud, and sang their hearts out. ♦

LISTEN TO THE TRACK

If you want to hear this special song, please visit arbutusclub.com

LIFE SKILL LEARNING

With a practical life area, the Children's Centre Preschool teaches pupils meaningful and purposeful everyday life skills

Our preschool classroom is filled with several unique and important learning ac tivities. One of the areas that is particularly valuable, but often over looked, is the practical life area. This section of the Children's Centre teaches the children critical skills that will be come important later in life.

3 321PRESCHOOLERS LEARN IMPORTANT SKILLS:

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All while practicing important and use ful life skills. Each skill is refined with well thought-out lessons that allow children to practice the three import ant skills repeatedly. We will go over each skill and how the practical life area encourages this learning.

1 Control of Movement

Each life skill is separated and made into activities that are placed on small child-sized trays. These activities in clude skills like pouring, spooning, water transferring, tonging, slicing, dish washing, table washing and more. The teacher invites the student to watch the teacher do the first les son. The teacher moves exceptionally slow, emphasizing each movement in slow motion. When the child tries the activity themselves, they will remem ber the slow motions and yet move at their regular speed. Children mim ic adults 2x the speed so by moving in slow motion, the student indirectly learns control of movement.

2 Control of Will

All the practical life activities are made to be very attractive and familiar. The activities resemble things parents do at home in the kitchen i.e., cleaning, chopping, cooking, and preparing snack. Often, children are not doing these tasks with their parents, but be cause parents are doing them day in and day out, children understand they are important and want to do them. This makes these activities very popu lar in Therepreschool.isalways

only one of each ac tivity on the shelve which means they must wait their turn. This helps them develop patience. Students are also encouraged to use the material for its intended purpose only. Once they are shown how to do the activity it is expected that the student follows the steps to complete the process. This is not to control the child, but to help build their control of will so that they begin understanding the importance of sequencing procedures to achieve a desired product.

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Since these activities are all child-sized and designed to help the child prac tice life skills, the students who do these activities build their confidence to become independent quickly. It is as if they are building the little adult in them. As they practice spooning, they become more proficient at feed ing themselves. As they practice pour ing with two small jugs, they become more proficient at serving themselves. As they practice tofu and banana cut ting or setting the table, they become more confident to contribute to the family. Over a short period of time, the students build such confidence that we often hear parents telling us “Wow, we noticed they are really starting to do things for themselves at home!”

While most focus on the importance of learning phonics, reading skill, math and science, practical life skills is an extremely important part of the child’s development as well. If you have a preschooler here or at another pre school, be sure your child’s classroom has activities that enhance their practi cal life skills. It is essential in building a strong foundation for your child’s whole self-development.

Graduation

We had an exciting, inperson event this year. There were plenty of smiles and lots of pride from this year's graduates and their loved ones.

VISIT CLUB NEWS ARBUTUSCLUB.COMAT

for a link to gallery of the 2022 Children's Centre Graduating Class.

OUR HAPPY CAMPERS

From the depths of sea life at the Vancouver Aquarium to the tippy top of Grouse Mountain, our campers were on this move this summer

Wehad such a fantastic time this summer in our Youth Camps. With different themes each week, we were thrilled to go on lots of exciting out-trips again. Jumping around at Extreme Air Park, seeing all our favourite animals at the Vancouver Aquarium, sailing False Creek in a Pirate Ship, and strolling around the PNE Fair were some of the best parts of summer.

We were also lucky to partner with different areas in some amazing combo camps with Aquatics, Gymnastics, and Hockey. Some classic favourites like Dive n’ Dine, Surfin’ Science, and Artisans and Acrobats were featured once again. Campers had the opportunity to cook delicious meals, such as sushi and tacos, experiment with growing crystals and elephant toothpaste, and create beautiful sculptures and mixed media portraits. A brand-new combo camp, Hockey and Hijinks was so much fun. We participated in lots of challenges, did science experiments, and played different sports every day.

Summer camps have been so amazing this year that we’re already looking forward to our Winter Break camps! We’ll be visiting the Vancouver Aquarium, Science World, and Fly Over Canada, along with lots of other fun-filled winter activities. Register for one day or register for them all, just make sure you don’t miss out!

Please contact Chloe Ekkebus at cekkebus@arbutusclub. com for more information about youth camps. ♦

TRAINING TESTIMONIAL

With a team of knowledgeable and empowering athletes, our Personal Trainers will help you stay motivated and results-driven

Name: Marisa Guan

About yourself, exercise history, sports you play, injuries:

I started playing pickleball in January of 2019, which resulted in a small tear of my right meniscus. Recently, I have started playing golf as well.

Member since: 2008 – over 14 years

What other benefits have you noticed from training?

I have noticed a big change. I've become more energetic and fitter – able to play pickleball almost every day. Plus, my golf swing has become a lot stronger.

What are yuour favourite exercises?

Squats & kettlebell swings. ♦

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How long have you been training for?

I started training with Rob in September 2019. We continued to work virtually through COVID and then in-person.

Your advice to anyone starting out?

What were your initial goals?

I wanted to get my leg muscles stron ger in order to protect my knee from further injury. I also wanted to get stronger overall.

Find a personal trainer or workout partner to motivate you and make sure you are doing it right. Rob is very knowledgeable about personal train ing; he challenges me and I really like it. He makes the training session fun and enjoyable – with great results!

The staff at the Fitness Centre are so friendly and the space has all the equipment required.

Regardless of your fitness level or goal, we have a team of highly educated and experienced personal trainers who will motivate and challenge you through a wide array of training sessions, group classes or private lessons.

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For rates, services, and trainer biographies find us under Club Services > Personal Training.

FITNESS ETIQUETTECENTREREMINDERS

The Fitness Centre is a drop-in, shared space, so it is important to remember particular behaviours when using the workout facility

Refrain from using a phone for any reason while occupying a piece of equipment. No speaking on mobile phones in the Fitness Centre. Photos and video should only be taken to check technique, with no other members discernable in the

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use Fitness Centre with many user groups. Repetitive in tentional dropping of weights is an an noyance and is unsafe.

We do not have any limits, but we ask you to be mindful of your use of popu lar equipment, such as the cardio ma chines. 30 min during peak times is a good rule of thumb. This will allow for more equitable usage of the Club's fit ness

Member bags and belongings need to be stored neatly in the cubbies locat ed at the entry of the Fitness Centre near the Physiotherapy and Wellness area. This helps keep our gym free of tripping and injury hazards.

be 16+ years old to work out in the Fitness Centre. Mem bers aged 12-15 years old must have completed the Youth Fitness Orienta tion and wear a blue shoe tag.

Please wipe down equipment before and after use. This helps us prevent bacteria and stay healthy. Plus, it's al ways nice for the next user to hop on a clean piece of equipment.

CELL PHONES

TIME LIMITS

BAG STORAGE

SCENT FREE ZONE EXTERNAL WORKOUTS

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Members should be aware that wear ing heavy scents is not permitted for the comfort of other individuals in the Fitness Centre. This helps mitigate any allergies and allows the space to re main neutral in scent.

Please do not remove exercise equip ment from the Fitness Centre to work out anywhere else in the Club i.e., the Squash Lounge, stairwells, The Roof top, or any outdoor area.

• Chalk is not allowed

• Appropriate closed toe footwear must be worn at all times, unless staying stationary and only during an exercise.

• No reserving equipment

• Allow others to “work in”

• Eating and open drinks are not permitted in the Fitness Centre

Please refrain from skipping or doing HIIT style workouts in this area. It is reserved strictly for stretching and low intensity exercises. Remember to be mindful of those around you.

All equipment must be returned to its original location after use.

RESTORE AND

Weare excited to offer a brand-new Release and Restore class this Fall. Release and Restore is a fusion class, which combines functional mobility, core conditioning, toning, and stretching. During these classes, you can expect a combination of strengthening and lengthening exercises, gentle yoga moves with osteopathic stretching and myofascial release. Leave this class feeling balanced, centered, and able to move with more ease throughout your daily life.

As always, we encourage you to try our classes on a dropin basis, but we are so confident you’ll love this and our other formats that you’ll want to sign up for our FitPass monthly membership – an all-inclusive, unlimited access pass for only $65/month.

Visit Club Reception to sign up. If you have any questions please email our Group Fitness & Pilates Coordinator, Daniela Tempesta, at dtempesta@arbutusclub.com.

View the Group Fitness and facility schedules on our website under Recreation Services.

KUDOS FOR THE ARBUTUS CLUB'S KARATE KIDS

The Karate program capped off yet another successful year with their first in-person Year-End Display in over 2 years

Afternearly two years, the Karate program at The Arbutus Club was able to hold its year-end demonstration and party. The pan demic in its initial stages had crippled the program at the Club, like so many other activities and classes. When the Provincial Health Orders were re moved, our students went all out at this year’s year-end demonstration.

Nearly 60 students from the karate pro gram took part in the demonstration from as young as 4 years old. All the students demonstrated their strength, dexterity, and fitness with vigour and enthusiasm. They also displayed the karate basics with pre-arranged forms and sport sparring, plus several obsta cle courses to demonstrate their coor dination and special skills.

The demonstration ended with some food, photographs and mingling with all the parents, relatives, and friends. A perfect close to the event.

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We are pleased to announce that this October, The Arbutus Club will be hosting the first workshop of its kind in Canada. The Grand Master for Seito Shito Ryu will be attending, along with a small Japanese delegation, to take part and teach various workshops over the course of a three-day period. Shito Ryu Masters from Canada, United States, Mexico, and Australia will also be present for this one-of-a-kind workshop. The workshop will include the black belt testing for members from first to fifth degree black belt. This will be a great opportunity for the members of the Club to learn from some of the best masters and advance their skills. We are very honoured to be hosting such an event! ♦

Interested in Joining Karate?

The Karate program at The Arbutus Club is taught by the talented Alice Chung, a member of the Nippon Ka ratedo Shihan-Kai (Japanese Karatedo Master’s Association) and a past med alist at the international competition.

Karate welcomes members of all levels of ability; from absolute beginners to intermediate and all the way up to ad vanced. It's an incredible opportunity to work with a proficient instructor in a comfortable environment.

There are nine classes currently being offered for all ages ranging from under 7 years old (Ninja Class) to adults.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9

For more information on this event, please visit arbutusclub.com or contact Alice Chung at achung@arbutusclub.com.

For more information about Karate at the Club consult the Recreation Ser vices Programs Brochure available on line at arbtusclub.com.

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A UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE

is a universal language. No matter where you are from or what your background is, everyone has a song or melody that can bring a smile to their face or a tear to their eye.

Not only is music good for bringing people together or brightening your mood, but the study of music can also be a powerful tool for fostering positive intellectual, social, and creative growth.

From preschool to retirement years, whether you are studying music recreationally or training professionally, there are a multitude of benefits associated with the study of music: highly trained and experienced teachers in The Arbutus Club Music Department of all ages.

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MEET OUR MUSIC TEACHERS

OLGA IOUSKEVITCH

PIANO & MUSIC THEORY

Olga graduated from the Gnessin State Musical College in Moscow with a master's degree in Musi cology and Pedagogy, receiving her Bachelor of Music (Piano and Theory) from the Donetsk College of Music in Ukraine. Her teach ing philosophy is to encourage, inspire, and motivate for her stu dents to develop a lifelong appre ciation for music.

DJINA STOJKOV

PIANO & MUSIC THEORY

Djina holds a Piano Performance and Music Pedagogy Degree from the University of Belgrade in Serbia, where she also earned di plomas in Piano Performance and Music Theory. She is a member of BC Registered Music Teachers' Association (BCRMTA), as well as a qualified Suzuki Piano Teacher and a member of Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA). Djina has over 25 years of teaching experience and is also on faculty at the Van couver Academy of Music.

MARTINA GOVEDNIK

PIANO & MUSIC THEORY

Martina holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Classical Piano Perfor mance and Pedagogy from the University of Belgrade in Serbia and a master's degree in Solo Voice Performance from McGill University in Montreal. Along with actively teaching music, Martina performs on a regular basis with major local music organizations, such as the Vancouver Opera, Van couver Chamber Choir, and Van couver City Opera.

GRAHAM HOWELL CLARINET, SAXOPHONE, & FLUTE

Graham holds a Bachelor of Music degree in classical saxophone per formance from UBC and has taught saxophone, clarinet, and music the ory for over 25 years. Touring with rock and jazz acts across Canada has kept Graham busy performing. He can be heard on numerous CD recordings, CBC broadcasts, and even music videos on Bravo TV, CMT, and Much Music.

COLLEEN COTTON VOICE

Colleen is an active performer, di rector, and teacher. She is from Winnipeg, Manitoba where she re ceived her musical education from The University of Winnipeg (Music) and The University of Manitoba (Education). Colleen has performed on the main stage and on tour with The Winnipeg Philharmonic, The Manitoba Opera Association, Op era Theatre of Alberta, Calgary Opera and The Edmonton Opera Association.

GEORGE COTTON VOICE

George has his Bachelor of Music degree from UBC. He also pursued graduate studies in opera at the University of Alberta and advanced studies in opera at he Banff School of Fine Arts. George has directed productions for Calgary Opera, the Manitoba Opera Association, The Opera Theatre of Alberta, the Banff Centre, Keyano Theatre Co., and The Vancouver Opera Association. He also directed musicals for The atre Under the Stars including Fid dler on The Roof and Oklahoma!

STEVE STEVENS SENIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Returning to the West Coast and The Arbutus Club after a five year absence, the national senior tennis event was a swinging success

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Arbutus Club played host to some of Canada’s top senior tennis players from August 21-27. There were 7 age categories in singles and doubles for men and women, ranging from the over 30's to over 85's, with the Club represented by 25 members, 4 of our coaches and none other than our beloved, former Director of Tennis, Pat Macken.

The Arbutus Club was one of 5 clubs in the Vancouver area to host this prestigious event and it was a huge success. Our Club had many notable performances with Tennis Coach and Trainer Wes Bertsch winning the Men’s Over 30 categories in both singles and doubles. Member, Grant Findlay-Shirras and his doubles partner Kyrill Sinitsyn won the Men’s Over 35 doubles title, while Arbutus Club coach Jeremy Salvo and his doubles partner, Fiachra Lennon, won the Men’s Over 40 doubles title! Finally, congratulations to member Jen Tse who was the Women’s Over 30 doubles finalist with her partner Jenny Hong and the women’s over 35 doubles finalist with her partner Ariadna Noriega!

One of the highlights of the event was the reception that we hosted in our beautiful Strathcona Room and Quilchena Terrace. Top marks to our Food & Beverage team for creating a memorable experience for all. The food and venue had glowing review!

Another major reason for the success of the Senior Nationals was due to the involvement of the Club member volunteers.

A special thank you to all the volunteers, especially to Terry Buckley who organized and led the volunteers at the tournament hospitality desks helping to make sure that no stone was left unturned, providing a great experience for the

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members participated in the event as both play ers and volunteers, they also enjoyed taking in the action while cheering on their friends and family throughout the week. A great week was had by all and it was a pleasure to partner with Tennis Canada for the 2022 Steve Stevens Senior Tennis Nationals.

My time at your club during the Senior Masters ranks among the best. You have a beautiful facility, so well designed and maintained. And the staff were incredibly gracious and helpful throughout our stay.

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Nothing holds a candle to our celebration of the Festival of Lights in The Bistro. 8 nights of food specials created by Chef Michael to help celebrate Hanukkah.

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Ourjunior programs are back up and running and we couldn’t be more excited. We have a variety of programs for children aged 8-16 years, including a brand-new Tryout Prep Clinic for high schoolers. Our regular seasonal programs are already in full swing, but if you are interested in registering, please connect with Megan Gallant at mgallant@arbutusclub.com to see if spots are available.

Our Tryout Prep Clinic is designed for teens who will be trying out for development or club teams and want to get extra training before their tryouts. This clinic is intended for youth who have prior experience on a school or a club team and are looking to take their skillset to the next level. This clinic is led by highly trained Smash Volleyball coaches who have teens feeling ready and confident for their tryouts. ♦

REGISTER AT ARBUTUSCLUB.COM

Wednesday, Nov 2 - Wednesday, Nov 23 8:15 pm – 9:15 pm $84.00/4 sessions #48515

Meet the Coach PARKER ORMISTON

Recently deciding to pursue coaching as his career, Parker is entering his 4th season of coaching developmental and competitive volleyball, after having played youth vol leyball for Focus Volleyball Club, Riverside Secondary, and competing in the 2012 BC Summer Games for Indoor Volleyball. While most of his time is spent between SMASH Volleyball and Air Attack Volleyball Club, he can often be found spectating or partic ipating in other tournaments and programs throughout the year.

Having a background in Applied Behaviour Analysis and as an Education Assistant, Parker brings a passionate and enthusias tic presence to his coaching. While com peting and winning play a factor in sports, he values the engagement and apprecia tion for the game more than anything. His love for coaching comes from celebrating both the small and big achievements his athletes accomplish.

While volleyball occupies most of Park er’s time, he enjoys spending his free time watching soccer, travelling, and gaming with friends. He hopes to continue provid ing an inclusive and enjoyable environment for all athletes and ultimately achieve his short-term goal of being able to work with the Provincial Team Programs. ♦

Tryout Prep Clinic is a great way for teens to get ready before showcasing for potential teams

BACK TO BASICS

Combine function and fashion this season with essential pieces for all your favourite Fall activities. As the weather turns crisp and the foliage reaches its peak, the perfect combination of essentials will set you up for all that the season has to offer.

HELLY HANSEN

Jr Champ Reversible Jacket (front) Jnr Vika Ins. Rain Jacket (back)

DUER

W Performance Denim Slim Straight - Dark Stone (left) M No Sweat Pant Slim - Desert Khaki (right)

Thinking ahead for this gift-giving season? The Arbutus Club has you covered with the perfect gift ideas for friends and family.

for the Sporty One Corkcicle Series A Sport Canteen Wilson RF DNA Backpack Head Radical S Tennis Racquet

for the Junior One Jr Champ Reversible Jacket Kids’ HH Lifa® Merino Base Layer Set

for the Festive One

Brand & Iron Oak + Moss Candle

Brand & Iron Rose + Citrus Candle

Brand & Iron Sweet Balsam Candle

Brand & Iron Yuzu + Birch Candle

for the Party One

for the Spa One

for the One who wants it all

HYDRADERMIE Facial Plus (60min). This exclusive GUINOT Treatment presents a viable alternative to aesthetic medicine in visibly enhancing and rejuvenating the skin. This patented treatment method helps rejuvenate the appearance of the skin by restoring the cellular energy of younger skin. Before the treatment, the Esthetician will carry out a consultation to define your beauty objectives and personalize your treatment. There are 7 personalized treatment offerings available that take your skin type into consideration. We provide treatment options for dehydrated, dry, mature, sensitive, oily, and dark spots, along with preparation for sun exposure.

Treatment Secrets. Dynamic ionization transmits energy to skin cells, ensuring quick and effective distribution of active in gredients in the serum selected according to your beauty ob jectives. Oxygenation by Thermal Effect uses heat to stimulate cell activity, boosts cell oxygenation, and skin microcirculation to restore radiance to the skin. The Relaxing Massage and se rum suited to your skin type relaxes the face and boosts sub cutaneous circulation.

HYDRADERMIE Deluxe (90 min). This treatment leaves your face appearing 'lifted' instantly! The treatment 'lifts' the features, firms the skin and restores definition to the facial contour. It acts deep in the skin through muscle stimulation and anti-ageing drainage.

Treatment Secrets. Anti-Ageing Drainage visibly reduces tension, improves skin microcirculation, and refines the facial features. Muscle Stimulation focuses on specific facial muscles, restoring volume and tonicity whilst visibly 'lifted' the skin. The Relaxing Massage and Youth Serum relax the face and boost subcutaneous circulation.

FACIAL TREATMENT SPA AT ARBUTUS is pleased to offer a personalized offering of facial treatments to rejuvinate your skin

SPA SPECIALS READY FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY’S the second one

Stanley Justin Chiu Vice

Dress up and get down, it’s freaks and geeks night! Dinner and a ghoulie; it’s really the most fun holiday of the year and it doesn’t even count as one. Come as you like to be remembered (or forgotten) and eat and dance until the darkest hour. Buffet dinner with carved prime rib and scary desserts, DJ, dancing and décor upstairs in our newly renovated third floor banquet space.