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ON THE COVER Pickleball players in the North Gymnasium CREATIVE DIRECTION Jeremy Reay & Rebecca Kovacs COORDINATION Tess McLaughlin SPRING 2021

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PAST ISSUES Online at arbutusclub.com

contents The Club Carries On Despite the pandemic, the Club has successfully adapted our facility area protocols and maintained safety in our programming.

Medical Marvel Researcher and Member, Dr Julio Montaner reflects on his world renowned work in the treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS and the sense of community at the Club.

Success of Chef To Go Creating a convenient way for families of The Arbutus Club to eat a delicious, healthy, and well balanced meal any night of the week.

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02 President's Letter

21 Fitness Centre

51 Music & Drama

04 Events Calendar

30 Personal Training

52 Children's Centre

05 Club Life

33 Physiotherapy & Wellness

53 Youth

07 North Gym Renovation

35 Squash

54 The Shoppe

13 Thank You

36 Tennis

60 Spa at Arbutus

14 Families First

38 Food & Beverage

63 Advertising

18 Aquatics

46 Green Initiatives

20 Group Fitness

49 Operations

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THE PRESIDENT’S LETTER It is just over a year now since the COVID-19 pandemic forced the sudden closure of the Club on March 14, 2020, just as the Arbutus 2020 construction project was nearing an end. Although the full closure only lasted two months, Management and the Board had to grapple with ensuring that the Club would be able to reopen safely and quickly with new protocols in place and continue to be financially sound under very different operating conditions.

However, even though we have excellent Management and Staff who run things on our behalf, it is important to keep in mind that The Arbutus Club is a Member-owned private club. If it is going to continue to operate and evolve in ways that meet the needs of most Members most of the time, it is key that we continue to have Members willing to volunteer to serve on Committees or on the Board to provide guidance.

Throughout this COVID year Management and Staff have responded carefully yet swiftly to ever-changing Public Health Orders and guidelines and have adapted the Club’s offerings so that as many facilities and programs as possible have been available to Members. Recognizing that COVID has added stress to our lives, many of the offerings have been focused on health and wellness. We are very fortunate to have such a dedicated and creative team. Some of the more popular and innovative adaptations to COVID times at the Club have included:

Hats off to the Board of Directors and all the Member volunteers on Committees who continued their meetings and made excellent progress on their mandates through this crazy year without being able to gather in person. This time last year most of us had never heard of Zoom or other online meeting platforms. By now, most of us have come to love Zoom (and dread it) as it has become an essential tool that has invaded all aspects of our lives. One of the best parts of volunteering on Club Committees is having the opportunity to meet and work with other Members who you may not have previously known well. This took more effort meeting

by Zoom than in person, but it was amazing to see camaraderie develop on Committees even via online meetings. If you are interested in serving on a Club Committee, please send an email to president@arbutusclub.com.

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Chef to Go…such a hit! A lifesaver for busy households and great if you are tired of your own cooking.

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Grab and Go items you can pick up in The Bistro to heat and eat at home…hard to resist after a great workout.

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Online Trivia Night…so fun! You can play solo or in teams… keeps your brain nimble.

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The Arbutus Club at Home provided online suggestions for games, crafts, teaching tips, and fitness challenges.

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Classes in dance, fitness, and cyclefit flipped back and forth between live and online formats as Public Health Orders changed.

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25 Year Club Members could travel the world from home in monthly Zoom workshops.

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Family bookings in the Gymnastics and Childminding areas allowed families to enjoy the Club in a safe way.

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Our online Halloween costume contest for families resulted in some very cute and hilarious photos posted online.

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On Winter Pond with lights and decorations was redesigned to provide safe winter fun for household groups.

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Monthly Make and Take craft sessions in the Shaughnessy (Youth) Room have each participant masked and at an individual table making creations such as snow globes or pom-pom animals.

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First rate hockey development classes became an instant hit when the Minor Hockey season was cancelled.

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A virtual dance recital comprised of professional videos of 165 children will replace the usual live show.

The Club’s Annual General Meeting of Members is coming up on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 7:00 pm (via Zoom for the second year in a row). You will receive an official notice that will explain how to participate. I hope you’ll attend.

Another great opportunity for Members to provide feedback about your level of satisfaction with the Club will be to participate in the Club’s first annual survey of Members which will take place in June. The survey will be deployed online and will provide helpful feedback to Management and the Board. The survey results will be reviewed in aggregate and all individual responses will remain completely confidential. Watch for an email that will explain how to participate and provide a link to the online survey.

Finally, as this is my last President’s Letter in The Bark, I would like to thank Members, the Board of Directors, Committee volunteers, Management, and Staff for the civility, patience, and compassion you have shown through the past year. This is truly an outstanding community. I would also like to thank you for the opportunity to serve the Club on the Board for the past 8 years. It has been an honour.

Sincerely,

Sandi Munro Club President president@arbutusclub.com

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Board + Committee 2020/2021 President Sandi Munro

Vice President Alan Bailey

Treasurer Jeff Thorsteinson

Secretary

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Immediate Past President Martha Martindale

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Directors Lynn Buntain Lawrence Chee David Cunningham Christine McCaffrey Brooke Moss Nicole Paris Julia Raudzus Hollis Bromley Ramon Solinas Darren Turecki

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Chief Executive Officer Brent Elkington

Activity Committee Chairperson 25 Year Club: Judy Simonett AAHL: Toby Treweeke Bridge: Pamela Moore, Margaret Duncan 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 JUNE

APRIL THURSDAY, APRIL 1 • •

Group Fitness Aerobics Class (Zoom) Youth Make & Take Event Easter Edition (6-12 yrs)

FRIDAY, APRIL 2 •

Good Friday Club Hours 6:00am - 10:00pm

TUESDAY, APRIL 13 •

SATURDAY, APRIL 17 •

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Youth Fitness Centre Orientation

Youth Tour (8+ yrs)

TUESDAY, APRIL 20 •

SATURDAY, APRIL 3

25 Year Club Bird Sanctuary (Zoom)

Glamarama Spa Night (6-12 yrs)

TUESDAY, JUNE 1

SATURDAY, APRIL 24 •

Summer Registration All Program Areas

Youth Fitness Centre Orientation

7:00am on arbutusclub.com

MAY MONDAY, MAY 3 •

SUNDAY, APRIL 4

SATURDAY, MAY 8

Easter Sunday Club Hours: 6:00am - 10:00pm

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Chef To Go Easter Bundle Pick-up at the Parkade Portal

MONDAY, APRIL 5 Pickleball New to the Game Workshop

TUESDAY, APRIL 6 •

Book Club Meeting (Zoom)

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The Rooftop Patio Opens

SATURDAY, JUNE 12 •

Recreation Gymnastics Program Year End Show (Zoom)

MONDAY, JUNE 14 •

Youth Make & Take Event - Father's Day Edition (6-12 yrs)

SATURDAY, JUNE 19 •

Chef To Go Father's Day DIY BBQ Bundle Pick-up at the Parkade Portal

Who's Got Game (6-12 yrs)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 26 •

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Mother's Day Chef To Go Mother's Day Bundle Pick-up at the Parkade Portal

TUESDAY, MAY 11 •

THURSDAY, JUNE 3

Competitive Gymnastics Program Virtual Showcase (Zoom)

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Youth Make & Take Event - Mother's Day Edition (6-12 yrs)

Lobster Month Begins in The Fireside

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Father's Day

Youth Camp Out Event

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7

THURSDAY, JUNE 24

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Mad Science Night (6-12 yrs)

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Rooftop Patio 'Big Night' Pig Roast

Club Life Virtual Dance Recital Behind The Scenes

Minor Hockey

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Club Life

Pink Shirt Day Events

Hatha Yoga

Pilates

Children's Basketball

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North Gymnasium Renovation

fresh new look The renovation of the North Gym is complete, adding refinished floors, acoustic panelling, more storage, and an overall modern feel

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he second stage of the facility improvement project began in mid-December 2020 and was fully completed in February 2021. The North Gymnasium is now more cohesive with the rest of the Club and the Arbutus 2020 Project, sporting a neutral colour palette and wood panelling that echos the decor of the South Gym. To help reduce noise, sound absorbing acoustic wall and ceiling panels have been added, as well as decorative millwork feature panels. The wood panels also create a softer element in the space connecting the South Gym and Exterior Fence walkway into the Club.

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The new North Gym is nice and bright and the floor provides great grip. It looks great and it's quieter than before. I love it.

- Molly, Member

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When entering the gym, you will also notice gleaming refinished flooring as well as glass panels and doors between the Gymnasium and Squash Lounge creating a more open concept space and increased light flow.

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Our players and coaches are thrilled to be back in the North Gymnasium after a long absence due to the renovations and COVID-19 restrictions. Between acoustic panelling on the walls, the beautiful wood panels, improving the aesthetics and implementing proper lines on the court, the gym has been significantly improved.

- Eric Butler, Basketball Coach

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To make better use of the North Gymnasium we added six powered portable basketball hoops, as well as newly organized sports storage. In addition, paneling has been installed to create a larger viewing area.

We are incredibly proud of the enhancements and are excited for the North Gymnasium to be a centre for sport and activity for years to come. ♦

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Carries On T H E

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The past year has tested our resiliency and perseverence. From a temporary Club closure to adapting to health and safety protocols, one thing that has remained is our truly indiminishable community spirit. Take a look back at the journey we have been on together.

We hope for a near future where we can all be together once again.

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he past year has been an unprecendented time.

Despite the pandemic, The Arbutus Club staff has and continues to work tirelessly to create programs that are both safe and enjoyable for members.

With the ever changing nature of the pandemic, adapting is a top priority for all programs at the Club.

Although things looked different this year, we are so glad that we have been able to connect our community in creative ways either at the Club or virtually from home. Some programs that we adapted this year include: Zoom fitness classes, The Arbutus Club at Home YouTube videos, digital display menus for our Food & Beverage outlets, online music lessons, socially distanced racquet sports, socially distanced swimming lessons, online Recreation Services bookings and the Chef To Go touchless, curbside pick-up meal program.

We take a look back at how we adapted to health and safety restrictions and the amazing milestones we were able to accomplish despite the virus. Thank you to our amazing membership for your continued support, incredible perseverance, participation, and community spirit.

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hand sanitizer stations

strategically placed around the Club in high-touch, convenient locations.

1062 Under Armour masks have been sold in The Shoppe since July 2020.

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Virtual

Annual

Wayfinding

General Meeting APRIL 23, 2020 conducted the first virtual AGM in the history of the Club.

directional arrows Decals placed throughout all areas of the Club.

Front-line

social media campaign

Heroes

APRIL 30, 2020

MARCH 14, 2020 The Arbutus Club closes temporarily under the recommendation of the Provincial Health Officer, BC Centre for Disease Control, and Vancouver Coastal Health. The Closure Response Plan was developed and implemented in the following days.

Social media campaign recognized members who are healthcare professionals or front-line workers that showed tremendous courage, dedication, and skill in the fight against COVID-19.

launch of

The Arbutus Club APRIL 27, 2020

at Home

Virtual programming begins in late March and culminates with the launch of an online portal for virtual programming, promoting a sense of community during the temporary closure of the Club.

Closed (for now)

800 approx.

litres

of hand sanitizer has been used by our members and staff. arbutusclub.com

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Likes

in total on Instagram during 2020.

likes on Instagram during the temporary closure between March and May 2020.

MAY 15, 2020 Phase 1 of the Reopening Plan begins with the reopening of our outdoor Tennis and Pickleball courts.

MAY 25, 2020 Phase 2 of the Reopening Plan sees The Bistro open for take-out, the indoor squash courts, tennis courts, and Fitness Centre reopen with an online reservation system. A health declaration is required for Club use.

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MAY 4, 2020

JUNE 2, 2020

Food & Beverage begins offering grocery and special event bundles for curbside pick-up.

Physiotherapy, Personal Training, Group Fitness, and Pilates open for reservations under Phase 3. Additionally, Childminding and The Shoppe open with reduced capacities.

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JUNE 15, 2020 Phase 4 begins with the reopening of the Spa at Arbutus, Pool, Massage, Main Rink, The Fireside, and South Gymnasium.

The Club Carries On Arbutus Club at Home YouTube

Videos

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 Mask policy implemented for all members and staff 6 years old and up.

NOVEMBER 7, 2020 Restrictions placed on adult group sporting activities and special event gatherings.

Chef to Go

Dinner Bundles sold out Chef To Go has been incredibly successful, with 22 nights in 2020 completely sold out.

In total, 1,562 Chef To Go bundles were purchased last year!

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Chef To Go program formally launched with ready to eat, comfort dinners with touchless curbside pick-up every weekday.

unique facility area protocols were created to ensure adequate physical distancing and safety for activities, in addition to Club-wide policies.

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2020

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Classes & Bookings

- Marie Pinton

Bookings Booking Type

# of Bookings

Classes

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Class Type

# of Participants

Fitness

57,763

Aquatics

7,438

Tennis

30,934

Basketball

200

Pool

8,641

Child-Minding

947 – summer 573 – fall

Spa at Arbutus

781

Dance

267

Fitness and Personal Training

2,092 members 57,763 sessions

Gymnastics

330

Massage

1,008

Hockey Programs

1,200

Karate

89

Squash

131

Tennis Lessons

772

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We are grateful for having the Club to help us keep our bodies and minds healthy and in shape, while always feeling safe.

- Hart Mauritz

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More information Stay Up to Date at

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member area > covid-19 protocols

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The Arbutus Club has been a huge support in my overall wellbeing during COVID. The activities and services not only contributed to my health and fitness, but made it possible to safely connect with others.

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Hockey

The Arbutus Club staff would like to say a huge thank you for your continued patience and cooperation during this trying time. We want to reiterate that we are all in this together.

Treating one another with kindness and respect has been vital to the Club running safely throughout the pandemic. Exercise classes, dining, sports, childminding and youth programs have been adapted to meet provincial protocols and allow for safe

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and fun member participation. Thank you for adapting to online registration for facility bookings. Now it is as important as ever to keep up with provincial COVID-19 protocols. Wearing a mask in common areas, physical distancing, and frequently sanitizing surfaces are all protocols that we will continue to practice moving into spring and summer. We appreciate your commitment. We have made it this far, let's stay strong together! ♦

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Families First C

ommunity is the heart of The Arbutus Club.

We are very thankful for the support and engagement of our membership. This year especially, we found comfort in knowing the sense of community at the Club is so strong. We appreciate the effort that our membership displays on a daily basis to demonstrate kindness, empathy, and civility towards one another. We take pride in the community roots we have and continue to build upon every day here at the Club. We want to highlight some of the amazing families and individuals that make up our diverse Arbutus Club community and allow you to get to know them just a little bit better!

Noreen Terry Chand Buckley & Family When did you become a member of the Club?

Almost two years ago (2019).

What are you looking forward to participating in at the Club most after the pandemic?

Enjoying group wellness classes with friends and relaxing in the Fireside with friends enjoying a glass of wine.

Tell us your go-to order from The Bistro.

Bowl of soup or if its an early morning, a latte.

What has been your favourite activity at the Club this year?

I guess it has been the gymnasium. Enjoying the late evening time slot.

Describe the Club in one word.

Sanity!

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Lois-Jean Buntain

Ed Lachelt & Family

When did you become a member of the Club?

When did you become a member of the Club?

1970.

2016.

What are you looking forward to participating in at the Club most after the pandemic?

What are you looking forward to participating in at the Club most after the pandemic?

Meeting up and socializing with my friends.

The Youth Room opening, hockey games, doubles tennis, social events (Grapes and Hops), and sitting in The Lounge with friends.

Tell us your go-to order from The Bistro.

Tell us your go-to order from The Bistro.

Soup and salad.

Lettuce wrapped burger. Best bun in the city!

What has been your favourite activity at the Club this year?

What has been your favourite activity at the Club this year?

The Fitness Centre.

In no particular order, getting back to the fitness centre, tennis, and family group swims.

Describe the Club in one word.

Describe the Club in one word.

Friendly!

Greatest!

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Members of Excellence

medical marvel Dr Julio Montaner reflects on his world renowned work in the treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS, a multitude of accolades, and the sense of community at the Club

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ur Club is a varied, but close-knit community that encompasses a multitude of cultures, faiths, backgrounds, professions, perspectives, and lived experiences. Our diverse membership is one of our most distinguishing characteristics, with many being admirable ambassadors for our Club within our walls and beyond. The Arbutus Club seeks to honour the individuals that have shown significant achievement as community leaders and created positive change with our Members of Excellence quarterly feature.

In the inaugural article we speak with physician, researcher, and decades-long member of The Arbutus Club, Doctor Julio Montaner. As the Director of the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS and the Chair in AIDS Research & a Killam Professor of Medicine at UBC, he is a leader in the field of HIV/AIDS and his contributions have been recognized globally. Montaner's innate draw to creating a positive social impact has driven his successful career and personal life. Most importantly, his wife Dorothée of 37 years and their 4 children have supported him every step of the way. We are humbled to have such an amazing changemaker among us.

Growing up in Argentina, Dr Montaner was inspired by his father’s career as a Pulmonary Specialist. He was always drawn to the social aspects of health and the ability to positively influence peoples lives through medicine. Beginning his career in Respiratory Medicine, Montaner met Dr James Hogg, then Director of The Pulmonary Research Lab at St. Paul’s Hospital, while at a conference. Dr Hogg took a young Montaner under his wing and encouraged him to revalidate his credentials in Canada.

He began his residency training again at St. Paul’s Hospital in July of 1981. “Being the youngest member of the respiratory team, I was asked to spend a lot of time in the Emergency Room looking after people dealing with respiratory complications of AIDS," says Dr Montaner.

“We were seeing lots of people with what turned out to be HIV, but at the time we didn’t know.” The rise of the epidemic redirected the budding doctor’s career.

“I dropped my respiratory ambitions and focused on HIV, which was an acute and very significant challenge at that time.”

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Members of Excellence Since the early 1980s, Dr Montaner has authored over 800 scientific publications and created internationally recognized HIV management strategies. He is credited as playing a key role in the development of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), a revolutionary breakthrough that allowed patients with HIV to maintain function of their immune system, minimize opportunistic infections, limit transmission of the virus, and reduce the burden of the disease on the patient.

We changed what was once a devastating life sentence to a chronic but manageable condition.

“We changed what was a devastating life sentence to a chronic, but manageable condition," says Dr Montaner as he humbly reflects on his noble impact on HIV/AIDS. Dr Montaner's remarkable dedication to HIV/AIDS is reflected in the many lives he has effectively saved and the multitude of honours he has earned. He became a member of the Order of British Columbia and an officer of the Order of Canada in 2010 and 2014, respectively. Dr Montaner explains, “My greatest honour is that we have been able to implement our innovations in British Columbia and abroad for the benefit of those most affected.” As an Argentinian born Canadian, Dr Montaner expressed gratitude to both Canada and BC for the support he has received. “I couldn’t have done anything without the support of my province and country. For that I am extremely grateful.”

Recently, Dr Montaner was selected by Canada Post to be a part of the Medical Groundbreakers stamp series which honours his wide-ranging contributions to the field of HIV/ AIDS. This award came as an enormous surprise to Montaner who explained, “It was a very touching recognition. Some of my friends joke that this thing doesn’t happen until after you have died," he continued, adding his particular brand of humour and modesty to the conversation.

With a long list of accolades, Dr Montaner proudly considers his greatest accomplishment the Treatment as Prevention® (TasP) construct. “It essentially means, if everyone with HIV in a specific jurisdiction is treated, HIV infection will not progress to AIDS and premature death will be avoided ; even most critical, the same treatment will fully prevent HIV transmission”. His concept is embraced globally by the United Nations and the World Health Organization as the new global strategy to end the HIV pandemic by 2030.

After achieving many of his ambitions on a global scale, Dr Montaner retreated to a more local scope taking an active role in the development of harm reduction policies and safe

supply resources in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. The local proximity to his work has allowed him to visit the Club more regularly.

The Montaner family joined The Arbutus Club in September 1993. Dr Montaner confesses he hadn’t reaped the same rewards as his family members following their initial acceptance into the Club. “My wife and kids used the benefits of the Club since, in those days, I was a little busy," he says with a genial chuckle. However, the Club has since been an important social and recreational outlet for the entire family.

He reflected on his experience saying, “We are very close to several families who are also members. We have spent a lot of time visiting with them at the Club, that is really what it’s all about right?” highlighting the proud sense of community the Club affords its members.

Dr Montaner’s exceptional career has been aligned with his conscientious commitment to create a positive social impact.

When asked to impart some wisdom on the youth at the Club as they embark on their journey becoming the next generation of change makers, he said “If I have learned one thing in my life, it’s that the key to success in my work has been remaining faithful to the fundamentals of my vocation, while remaining open to new opportunities.” Montaner continues, “In the early stages of careers, academic or otherwise, it is common to be fixated on an outcome as opposed to the principles. If I had been narrowly focused on my respiratory medicine vocation, I would have found it difficult to ultimately meet my goals.”

We need to do more – not just for ourselves – but for everybody.

Doctor Julio Montaner ends the conversation on a poignant, albeit hopeful, note. “Similar to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, it is our responsibility to end COVID-19," Dr Montaner pronounces. He uses an anecdote centring around his father’s work in Tuberculosis (TB) research to drive the message home.

“He always told me that in 1956, the year I was born, they had the fundamentals to cure TB, but life is more complicated than that.” To this day, TB remains a public health threat in many areas of the globe. Though, this somber comparison fails to make Dr Montaner downcast. “We need to do more not just for ourselves but for everybody.”

Thoroughly humble, conscientious, and brilliant, Montaner’s determination and passion to positively impact the lives of others is unparalleled. His contributions to the field of HIV/ AIDS have transformed the way we manage the widespread occurrence of an infectious disease. We thank him for sharing his marvelous talents and being a true embodiment of a Member of Excellence.♦

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Aquatics

meet the athlete

morning motivation Avid cyclist and triathlon enthusiast, Geoff Duyker adds swimming to his weekly routine while group sporting activities are on hold

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he Arbutus Club is a hub for sport and recreation, with our members participating in a variety of activities from pickleball to figure skating to Pilates and everything in between. Throughout this unprecedented year, members have used the Club amenities and recreation services as an escape to safely socialize, exercise, and above all have fun! We want to highlight those who have demonstrated a commitment to sports and recreation during a year full of uncertainty. To be highlighted in the next issue please email communications@arbutusclub.com.

We are looking forward to learning more about the many athletes in The Arbutus Club community.

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Geoff is a master athlete who began his fitness journey focused on road cycling. Since 2017, he has expanded his athletic horizons and now competes around the globe in triathlons. Well, not just any triathlon…The Ironman! Geoff’s commitment to personal improvement and consistency of practice is inspiring.

and competed at Ironman Canada in Whistler, followed by the Ironman World Championship in Kona the same year. In 2018, with race partner Jamie Armstrong, we won the Masters Category (over 40) at the 7-day, Tour TransAlps. In 2019, I competed at the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Nice, France.

When did you first start participating in Endurance Sports/Triathlons?

What is your favorite part of participating in triathlons?

Geoff: I began participating in endurance sports 12 years ago.

My initial focus was road cycling. I completed 7, 7-day road bike races in Europe between 2010 and 2018.

In 2017, I diversified into triathlon

I had to learn to swim as an adult to compete in triathlons. It has been very humbling and I enjoy the challenge of learning something new. Despite swimming being my weakest discipline, I love the water and the balance it provides to the other activities.

Aquatics

How have you adapted to changes in your sport throughout the pandemic?

For me personally, the biggest shift throughout the pandemic has been to set goals that didn’t require participating in organized events.

Swimming has been a great activity as there’s so much room for improvement.

What aspect has inspired you to stay committed throughout this unprecedented year?

I believe regular training provides a great structure to maintain health, fitness and mental wellbeing. We also had our first child this spring so, I am looking 20 years into the future and want to ensure I still have the physical ability to do the activities I love today, with my son when I’m in my 60s. The thought of doing a bike race in Europe or a triathlon in Hawaii with junior is very motivating.

What skill have you mastered that assists you in other areas of your life?

Well, I’ve certainly not mastered anything in the pool. In many ways, that’s what assists me outside of the pool. It’s good to continue to learn and challenge the body to improve, even as a master athlete. It’s a great metaphor for challenges outside of sport. At any age, continue to work on what you’re not good at.

How is your training made unique at The Arbutus Club?

There is a great group of master athletes at The Arbutus Club. Each member has their own goals and life circumstances, but there is comradery when you show up at the pool before 6:00am and see others also working hard to fit in training for their big goals between family and professional demands.

Are there any teammates, partners, opponents, coaches, staff, or trainers at The Arbutus Club that have positively enhanced your experience? How so?

All the swimmers who are regularly in the pool early in the morning are very motivating. It’s always hard to get out of bed, get to the Club and into the cold water well before it’s light out.

Seeing others, at all abilities and stages of life, doing this every week creates accountability. I don’t want to be the one who missed the morning swim.

In your opinion, what is the key to perseverance in sports?

It’s all about consistency. Setting a weekly rhythm and sticking to it.

Make missing a workout, or failing to complete a workout harder than seeing it through. Even when it’s not your best day, in training, or at an event, do something and finish. I’ve drawn more confidence from getting

through my worst performances than from celebrating my best days.

What is your 2021 goal?

I’ve yet to run a marathon outside of an Ironman. Fingers crossed that some of the major marathons go ahead this fall. Swimming is a great recovery and helps balance out the pounding of run training.

If you could describe playing/ participating in your sport with one word what would it be?

Participating in swimming is humbling. ♦

For more information regarding Aquatics programming please contact Julia Brobbel, Aquatics Manager, at jbrobbel@arbutusclub.com.

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Group Fitness

New Pilates Equipment Pilates complements many forms of exercise and treatment modalities such as Swimming, Weight Training, Tennis and Physiotherapy. The Arbutus Club Pilates Studio is utilized to enhance member wellbeing and peak curiosity while gaining knowledge about the broad spectrum of health and wellness.

Developed by Joseph Pilates and originally called Contrology, Pilates focuses on an integrated approach to physical and mental health through a series of corrective exercises on an apparatus (commonly known as a reformer).

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Since our last equipment upgrade five years ago, Peak Pilates reformer equipment has served participants well.

Hundreds of members found strength, elongation, and confidence through each Pilates session completed. Now it is time for another apparatus upgrade to continue to best serve our members.

We would like to welcome Nadia to the Pilates team.

Nadia has been focused on movement for her entire life. She began Pilates in 2007 and has been a loyal believer in the method ever since.

We are excited to offer Pilates training on our brandnew Merrithew™ reformer equipment! This state-of-theart apparatus has additional safety features that provide a smooth, safe experience for the participant. “It’s truly customizable to the member using it," says Stephanie, Pilates Instructor. "Every participant is unique and has their own set of postural needs and the equipment adapts to those demands, creating a workout that is individualized.”

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Nadia began her Pilates certification in Mexico City and then later completed her comprehensive training in Vancouver under Master Trainer Shalene MacKinnon, through the Club Pilates Teacher Training Program.

We believe that the Merrithew™ equipment coupled with our fantastic instructor line up will enhance your Pilates journey. ♦

Her approach is simple and effective.

Nadia believes that, “the exercises practiced in the Pilates method are the vehicle which drives us towards increased awareness, balance, and harmony”.

Nadia strives to provide her clients with well balanced classes by leading with positive energy while giving detailed attention to form, alignment and strength. Nadia will help motivate all clients to reach their full potential.

Make sure to book into one of Nadia’s classes on Monday or Friday evenings.

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To book an introductory session contact Daniela Tempesta, Group Fitness & Pilates Coordinator, at dtempesta@arbutusclub.com.

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the benefits of running Running is a wonderful way to stay active, get stronger, and experience our beloved city, beautiful Vancouver Especially during the last year, many people have been turning to running to maintain their fitness goals. With any sport there is always a risk of injury, and running is no exception.

With smart training and supplemental exercises, it can be a safe activity for many. Here are a few tips and tricks to keep you healthy and injury free.

SLOW & STEADY The most common way that runners injure themselves is by doing too much, too soon. Just like any other exercise, starting gradually to build your body’s strength and tolerance is important.

For new runners, start with a walk-run program that changes the intensity throughout the workout. For experienced runners, a common guideline is to increase mileage by 10% per week, and ensure to have ‘down weeks’ allowing recovery time. therunningclinic.com is a great resource that has training programs for a variety of distances and experience levels.

CROSS TRAINING & STRETCHING Running is a very linear sport; strength is built in a forward/backward motion, but lacks sideways and dynamic motions. Strength training is a great way to keep other muscle groups strong; think squats, deadlifts, planks, and everything in between.

A regular stretching program is also important to maintain the length of muscles being heavily used while running. If you aren’t confident with some movements, working with a Personal Trainer or Physiotherapist to help design a program can be very helpful.

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KEY NUTRIENTS FOOD TO KEEP IN MIND

ZINC is crucial for the development and function of immune system cells.

Zinc can be found in oysters, poultry, beans (black beans and chickpeas), pine nuts, peanuts, and whole grains.

MAGNESIUM helps mitigate inflammatory responses in the body.

Magnesium is found in leafy greens (spinach and chard), nuts (cashews and almonds), seeds (flaxseed and hemp), and whole grains.

CHOOSE A RUNNING SHOE BASED ON YOUR NEEDS To improve your running experience, choose a running shoe based on your specific needs. There has been huge developments in the world of running shoes the last few years.

From barefoot running to maximalist shoes and everything in between, the important thing to remember is that running shoe preference is completely personal.

Distance, foot type, and landing patterns are among many factors that determine which type of shoe will best suit the runner. Be sure to test out shoes in the store and to attempt indoor running before deciding if the shoe is right for you so you have the option to return! ♦

Need Some Help? Cheyenne at The Arbutus Physiotherapy Clinic is available to perform a running assessment. She will evaluate your mobility, strength, gait, and exercise routine to target your specific goals.

Contact us by phone: 604-269-8771 or email physio@arbutusclub.com to book your appointment.

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VITAMIN C supports the elimination of unhealthy and unnecessary cells in the body as well as strengthening the immune system. Vitamin C can be found in all citrus fruits (oranges, lemons), cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, Brussel sprouts), and potatoes.

PROBIOTICS regulate the function of immune and digestive cells. Probiotics can be supplemented, or found in yogurt, kefir, pickles, kombucha, and cheese (cottage cheese, Gouda).

INDULGE IN ANTI-INFLAMMATORY FOODS LIKE FRESH FISH, NUTS, AVOCADOS, AND OLIVE OIL.

inflammation Today, one of the most common health concerns in the world is inflammation What is inflammation? Typically, an individual knows inflammation as these four characteristics: heat, redness, swelling and pain. These are also known as acute inflammatory symptoms that usually follow an injury or infection. It is the way our immune system protects us from foreign substances, allergens, bacteria, and viruses.

However, inflammation is a protective mechanism that isn’t always helpful for the body. Although inflammation serves to protect, it can damage healthy cells and tissues in the process. Acute inflammation is a very important ability our body has to protect itself. However, chronic inflammation can manifest into diseases such as: 1. Inflammatory airways: Asthma 2. Inflammatory bowel disease: Colitis and Crohn's Disease 3. Inflammatory joint disease: Arthritis

So, what can you do?

CL E AN UP YO U R D IE T Invest in yourself Buy organic and local when possible. Organic foods are grown without hormone disrupting pesticides and herbicides. Indulge in anti-inflammatory foods like fatty fish, nuts, avocados, and olive oil.

D E - S T R E S S Make time for yourself Although this past year has been stressful, taking time for yourself to decompress is important. Stress causes oxidative damage within the body which can lead to digestive issues, headaches, fatigue, etc.

We recommend finding 5-10 minutes a day away from your phone, and the news, to decompress. Think about the aspects of your life that you feel grateful for. The daily practice of gratitude can lead to an increasingly stress free life.

SL E E P Improve your sleep Getting 7-8 hrs of sleep a night not only reduces inflammation but allows the body to pause and detoxify. To improve sleep, try to place your phone far away from your bed and try to limit screen time prior to sleep.

An outdoor walk, warm bath or shower can also help calm the mind and body for sleep. Prioritize your personal wellbeing and take time to calm your mind. ♦ arbutusclub.com

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AT HOME EXERCISES The new normal this year, exercising at home - it can be as fun, efficient and effective as working out in the gym using items around the house To maximize your workout, simply make sure you have a towel, a bottle with a handle, books, and a couch or chair with a cushion nearby. Transform your living room into a gym using simple equipment!

CORE WITH SLIDERS 1 On a wood or tiled floor, place a towel under your hands or feet to use as a slider. 2 Complete abdominal exercises such as: mountain climbers, knee tucks, and pikes using the slider for an added challenge. Paper plates or thick socks are also a great alternative.

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KETTLEBELL SWINGS 1 Using a detergent, orange juice, or any bottle with a handle 2 you can perform kettlebell swings. Always make sure to squeeze your glutes 3 at the top of each movement and move slowly 4 with control for best results.

FOR BEST RESULTS MOVE SLOWLY WITH CONTROL

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WEIGHTED BACKPACK 1 Simply throw a few soup cans or books into a backpack and 2 you can add weight to any exercise. Start slowly by taking a walk around the neighbourhood or even a hike on local trails with your weighted backpack. You can also execute squats 3, 4 or lunges 5, 6 with the backpack and add weight as you see fit.

HELPFUL TIP: Weigh the full backpack on your scale before excercising and slowly increase the content weight as you build strength.

BOSU STABILITY Use a couch cushion like a Bosu.

A couch cushion can serve a similar purpose to a Bosu when standing on it, as it adds an element of instability.

Always engage your core to find balance. 1 Your front foot can be on the cushion and back leg on the ground. 2 Try a forward step with a high knee. This will challenge balance and stability.

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DOORWAY BURPEES Burpees are an effective full body workout. Proper burpees are only complete when you jump at the top of the movement.

1 From a high plank position bring feet towards hands 2 (squat position), stand up, 3 bend knees and jump with arms going towards the ceiling. 4 Add extra oomph to a standard burpee by jumping to tap the top of a doorframe or ceiling between each repetition.

HELPFUL TIP: Smiling makes burpees easier!

ELEVATED HIP RAISES 1 To start, lay on your back on the floor and rest your heels on the edge of your couch or chair. Engage core to remove any sway in the lower back.

2 Squeeze through your glutes and raise your hips, creating a straight line from shoulders to knees. Lower back to starting position. Repeat.

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WEIGHTED LATERAL LUNGES Fill a duffle bag with a bunch of clothes and use it like a sandbag. Try the sandbag lateral rotational lunge: 1 Start the exercise in a lateral lunge position: feet wider than hip distance apart, 1 leg bent to a right angle, toes face forward. Hold the sandbag on the same side as your bent leg. 2 Grabbing the handles, swing the bag from the start position all the way across your body to end up above your opposite shoulder (diagonal line). 3 Using your core and arm control, bring the bag back down to the starting position and repeat. ♦ HELPFUL TIP: This exercise gains momentum fast so moving slowly with control is key.

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MOTHER’S DAY CHEF TO GO MAY 9, 2021 Spoil Mom with a very special dinner for the family to enjoy together, at home.

Pick up on Mother's Day! Serves 4 people, and can be modified to feed more.

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measure your body composition The Fitness Centre's brand new InBody Body Composition Scale offers a better glimpse into your overall health

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ew to The Arbutus Club Fitness Centre, the InBody Body Composition testing device is a new scale with the ability to measure body composition and is available to all members.

What is the measurement of body composition?

Body composition analysis is a method of examining core components, such as fat, protein, minerals, and water in the body. This scale measures your weight more accurately and provides a better glimpse into your overall health than traditional methods (i.e. scale, waist circumference and BMI).

Body composition analysis can accurately show changes in fat mass, muscle mass, water, and body fat percentage.

With New Year’s resolutions behind you, your fitness goals may require a renewed focus and vigour. Strategies such as accurate body composition data provide immediate feedback and help ensure success. Monitoring progress is vital for establishing a baseline, setting appropriate and attainable goals, and tracking changes over time.

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Monitoring changes with a simple weight scale or BMI (Body Mass Index) provides limited ability to accurately track changes as these methods only highlight changes in weight and thus fail to encompass progress in muscle gain or fat loss. To support ongoing success through physical activity, understanding body composition is key.

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Keep a record of all your data between weigh-ins All can be conveniently downloaded to your preferred mobile device. Just ask one of our fitness professionals in the Fitness Centre for assistance and they will happily show you how to obtain the data.

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Give it a try!

Next time you are booked into the Fitness Centre give it a try. One of our trainers can help you understand your results and create goals and action steps to improve your health. ♦

For more information contact Fitness Centre Coordinator, Rachel Prystay, at FitnessCentre@arbutusclub.com or call 604-269-8833 to book a session be shown how to use the device.

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mobility and stability for fuction and fun Improve performance and functional fitness with the added benefit of pain reduction and injury prevention Do you enjoy physical activity, yet suffer from pain or post-activity stiffness? There are simple things you can do to improve your performance and functional fitness with the added benefit of pain reduction and injury prevention.

It is important to improve your mobility and stability in order to assist with everyday activities. Incorporating low intensity cardiovascular activities is also very beneficial.

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To improve the function of the entire body, it is important to start from the ground up; increasing mobility of some joints while challenging the stability of other joints.

MOBILITY AND STABILITY UNLOCK BETTER MOVEMENT Adding exercises to improve the relationship between mobility and stability in the body is one of the best ways to maintain active participation in activities.

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Proper planning and preparation when designing a personal exercise program can enhance quality of movement.

Flexibility is also important; however, flexibility alone can’t prevent injuries. It must be paired with mobility and stability for a joint to reach its full potential.

If you play racquet sports, swim or anything in between and want to improve in your sport, investing in a Certified Personal Trainer to support your joint function could be very beneficial. ♦

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teen health transformation Lucy Jagger is an ambitious teenager balancing the demands of school, work, physical activity and social interactions along with the added challenge of a global pandemic Lucy initially reached out to the Fitness Centre to have a personal trainer design a program for her to do in the gym.

“I started training with the Club's Personal Trainer, Leah Ruppel in September. I was already spending time in the gym and knew the weight room orientation but still, wasn’t sure how to use my time efficiently to get the best results.” says Lucy.

After doing an initial assessment and a lifestyle checklist, Leah determined that Lucy’s fitness routine needed to be fun and compliment her busy schedule so it did not feel like a chore.

We designed a program that aligned with Lucy’s abilities and health goals.

We set out a plan to meet once per week to get the best results from her personalized program.

When life is busy, it is common to let healthy habits slip. Resorting to meals that are not nutritionally dense is very common. To manage Lucy’s energy levels throughout the day, we implemented some healthier meal options at scheduled times of the day to maximize her productivity and exercise performance.

“Fitness and food planning have become not only routine in my life, but also something I enjoy and look forward to,” explained Lucy.

Working closely with a personal trainer on a consistent basis is one of the best ways to meet fitness goals because there is a science to training. It is not what you are doing at the gym, but how you are doing it.

Lucy has been such a joy to coach. She follows her program, incorporates the new routines and nutritional habits and as a result we witness how consistency shows up in her assessment numbers.

By week eight, Lucy had already gained lean body mass and exceeded her own expectations. It is remarkable how much strength and stamina she gained by working smarter and not harder. ♦

"While my initial goal was weight loss, I’ve experienced many other benefits; an improved sleep schedule, reduced stress, increased energy levels and mindful eating."

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Personal Training

The Arbutus Club has the most complete personal training team in the area. Many of our trainers have more than 10 years of industry experience and they look forward to supporting you to meet your fitness goals.

Training plans are created uniquely for you based on your needs. The team of personal trainers will be there to guide and motivate you every step of the way.

Feel more motivated when exercising with a buddy?

We offer physically distanced personal training sessions for up to 4 people.

Our newly renovated Fitness Centre is equipped with a wide range of state-of-the-art equipment to enhance every workout session. Feel your personal best and invest in yourself today!

"Beyond our weekly sessions, my personal trainer checks in with me outside of the gym to see how I’m doing. Her coaching has helped me stay on track for all my goals. My workouts are specifically tailored to my body and my goals.

It has been exciting to see my progress."

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Kickstart Your fitness journey

WITH YOUR OWN PERSONAL TRAINER

RATES INDIVIDUAL TRAINING

$76.50 per hour

2 PERSON TRAINING

$56.00 per hour

3 PERSON TRAINING

$48.00 per hour

4 PERSON TRAINING

$37.75 per hour

GET STARTED To kickstart your fitness journey please contact Robert Gibb, Manager, Fitness Centre, Wellness, and Personal Training at rgibb@arbutusclub.com.

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Physiotherapy & Wellness

PHYSIO OR MASSAGE?

Physiotherapy, Registered Massage Therapy & Wellness offer a variety of services that will help you find relief, including assessments, testing, individualized movement classes, and more

Book in MAY for a chance to win a FREE 1 Hour Personal Training Session

Does my muscle or joint function need rehabilitation?

Physiotherapy will optimize exercise, increase mobility, and reduce injuries. It is a multifaceted approach to rehabilitation and injury prevention. Pre-treatment physical assessments, individualized treatment plans, and follow up treatment in liaison with a personal trainer are a few ways Physiotherapists assist in rehabilitation.

Our team of certified professionals provide treatment to people suffering from musculoskeletal and biomechanical dysfunction. Our Physiotherapists can help you alleviate pain, improve function and enhance performance.

Do I have muscle pain or spasms that need to be relaxed?

All massages are specialized to meet members' individual needs. Massage Therapists will work with members to keep their bodies functioning at the highest level and have them feeling their personal best.

What is a Spa Massage?

A spa massage focuses on whole body wellness, deep tissue, relaxation and release of both stress and tension. All Massage Therapists work from a holistic approach creating a specialized wellness experience for each individual client.

Examples: Swedish, hot stone, deep tissue, prenatal.

How is a RMT Massage different?

A Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) focuses on muscle soreness, injury rehabilitation, and functional movement patterns to improve well-being. They can help you release physical pain, stress and tension, allowing for better physical and mental health.

RMT's have completed a minimum of at least 2200 hours of education and training and will work with you to create a specific treatment plan to optimize your health.

Book an appointment online at arbutusclub.com, or call Club Reception at 604.266.7166 or the Physio & Wellness Centre at 604.269.8771, or email: physio@arbutusclub.com

Unsure which service you need?

Call or email The Arbutus Club Physiotherapy and Massage team and they will use their expertise to recommend which treatment is best for you.

Begin your muscle and joint rehabilitation today with a plan customized to meet your needs. ♦ arbutusclub.com

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PRENATAL MASSAGE

Relaxation and Therapeutic Prenatal Massage work to relieve discomfort associated with pregnancy Congratulations, you’re pregnant! While the next 40 weeks (or so) will be full of excitement and planning, it may also include some anxiety and definitely physical changes as the baby grows.

During pregnancy, the body goes through many physical and emotional changes. While each pregnancy is unique, some of the common symptoms experienced may include stress, fatigue, anxiety, muscle tension, aches, pains, and fluid retention.

Massage Therapy is safe and effective during all stages of pregnancy to help relieve any uncomfortable symptoms you may be experiencing. At The Arbutus Club Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre, our Registered Massage Therapists and Bodyworkers have specific prenatal training and use

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special positionings to ensure you feel as comfortable and supported as possible during your treatment.

We offer both Relaxation and Therapeutic Prenatal Massage services. Both services work to relieve symptoms associated with pregnancy. Therapeutic treatments are offered by Registered Massage Therapists.

Remember, you can always book a general massage appointment and inform your practitioner upon arrival that you are expecting. This will create a treatment that is safe for you.

All of your personal information shared at appointments is completely confidential. Still have questions? Send us an email at physio@arbutusclub.com. ♦

Ready to book an appointment?

Visit arbutusclub.com or call Club Reception at 604.266.7166 to book your prenatal massage.

Squash

squash for children There is lots of new energy in squash thanks to this group of young squashers. This is the youngest group of squash players in The Arbutus Club program and they are hitting the ball like champs. Watch out adult squash players, this group is getting better fast and they like to win.

new to the team matthew toth We would like to officially welcome our Assistant Squash Professional, Matthew Toth. He has been playing competitive squash for over 13 years and is excited to join the team.

Has over six years of coaching experience and has worked with many of the top junior players in BC. Matthew is great at working with players of all levels and has learned from some of the best squash coaches in the world.

bubble buds One of the silver linings of the COVID-19 pandemic is that we are seeing lots of same-household family members enjoying playing squash together. Jane Walwyn has been working hard in her junior programs and is now giving her mom, Michelle Harrison, a tough match on court. Jane and Michelle are great members of the squash community and we are lucky to have them at the Club.

For more information regarding squash programming please contact Drew Henderson, Squash Pro, at dhenderson@arbutusclub.com.

Won multiple provincial championships as a Junior and was ranked top 3 in Canada.

Played on the Varsity Division One Squash Team at the University of Rochester where he concurrently completed a degree in Chemical Engineering.

During his time in Rochester, his squash team was ranked number one in the United States.

Notedly, Matthew earned an All-American title in his senior year.

Book a lesson with Matthew by emailing Drew Henderson at dhenderson@arbutusclub.com.

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new faces in tennis Operating with new protocols is not keeping new particpants from hitting the courts in an effort to stay healthy and active

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s we reflect on the winter session, the biggest stand out for us has been the number of new faces and families we have seen out on court together. We reached out to some of these members and asked them to share how playing tennis at the club has positively impacted their lives during the pandemic. We hope you enjoy reading and can relate to their experiences.

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The pandemic left me yearning for ways to stay both physically and socially active while adhering to social distancing guidelines. As a newer member of the Club, I thought it was the perfect time to start playing tennis.

I first joined a tennis group chat with some wonderful members and then began playing weekly games. I quickly fell in love with the sport, however I realized I needed to improve my skills and technique to get better.

I signed up for weekly drills classes at the Club. Here I met a friend turned doubles partner that inspired me to play in The Arbutus Club Doubles Tournament; it was such a fun experience! I am so thankful for Tennis at The Arbutus Club as it has allowed me to get a great workout while socializing safely at a distance.

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Thanks to the amazing tennis community at the Club, I’ve been able to improve my singles play and fitness while fine tuning my groundstrokes. When little league season was delayed, my boys developed a new passion for tennis, pickleball and badminton. As a result, we’ve had many spirited pickleball matches as a family since then. Reflecting on all the positives has become a daily mantra in these challenging times. I feel truly blessed and grateful to the Club and especially the tennis community for providing a safe place to have social connections while keeping active and maintaining my physical and mental health.

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The Arbutus Club has been a lifesaver during the pandemic.

It is one of the only places my family goes to outside of school and work. At the beginning, our family would play doubles tennis with each other and with the restrictions, we have been playing singles. Let me tell you, there is a lot of court to cover by yourself!

Between swimming and tennis, the Club has kept us active. Thanks to the Arbutus Club for helping my family keep our sanity!

– Dawn Jung-Doddington

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at The Arbutus Club has Club has been a great “ Tennis “ The made this period much more sanctuary for our family. Swimming, manageable. I enjoy coming to the Club to play tennis as it keeps me active and I have so much fun with all the coaches. They are very supportive and make my time there something to look forward to. I’ve been able to spend more time with my husband both taking lessons together and playing singles.

I have also enjoyed taking the opportunity to play with our kids on the weekends. I am very grateful to continue to have the opportunity to play tennis during these challenging times. It’s definitely a family highlight for all of us.

– Tamee Karim

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I am so thankful for tennis at The Arbutus Club! Tennis has been our go-to safe sport for our whole family during the pandemic. Not only have we gotten great exercise playing singles, we’ve all been able to be coached and continue to improve. Silver linings!

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tennis and dining have been fantastic. As a new tennis player, playing the tournament and joining an amazing group of ladies to play doubles has been such a highlight for me! I am looking forward to more matches together.

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other’s Day is nearly here! Let's celebrate by pampering all of the mother figures in our lives. Year round moms go the extra mile to make life great! This Mother’s Day it’s your turn to show Mom how appreciated she really is.

Chef Michael has created a mouthwatering Asparagus, Ham and Boursin Cheese Frittata paired with Avocado Toast for your family to make and enjoy with Mom. Fresh, healthy ingredients and easy to follow preparation make this recipe delicious and rewarding. While mom relaxes, follow the steps below to create a restaurant worthy ‘at home’ brunch that the whole family will love.

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Asparagus, Ham & Boursin Cheese Frittata and Avocado Toast Recipe Avocado Toast

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Add scrambled egg mixture and cook. Using a rubber spatula, stir for approximately 30 seconds and scrape the bottom of the pan until large curds form and the spatula leaves a trail through the eggs but they are still very wet. Remove from heat.

Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and preheat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Crack eggs in a medium sized bowl. Whisk together with cream and salt until well combined.

Scatter the Boursin cheese over the eggs. Transfer pan to oven and bake until frittata is slightly puffy and surface bounces back when slightly pressed, 8-10 minutes.

Using a 10 inch nonstick (oven safe) frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat until simmering. Add asparagus, cook, stirring frequently until it is crisp-tender about 3 minutes. Add the red onion, ham, ¼ tsp of salt and ⅛ tsp pepper.

Using a rubber spatula, loosen frittata from skillet and transfer to cutting board. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

While the frittata is resting, place the bread slices into the toaster.

Toast the bread until golden on both sides. Spread the mashed avocado topping evenly over the top. Sprinkle with salt and serve with sliced frittata.

DI D Y OU K N OW: Anna Jarvis, a school teacher in West Virginia, organized the very first Mother's Day in May 1907 in honour of her own late mother. By 1911, many American states and Canadian provinces began celebrating on the second Sunday in May.

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The Mum-osa & Fun 'n Fruity Recipe

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Fill champagne flute halfway with your favourite sparkling wine. Add ½ oz of crème de cassis, top with pink grapefruit juice. Garnish with a lemon wheel. Sip and Enjoy!

Fill a champagne flute halfway with 7-Up. Add ½ oz of grenadine, top with pink grapefruit juice. Garnish with a lemon wheel. Cheers Mom, Enjoy!

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Chef To Go

SUCCESS OF CHEF TO GO Chef To Go has created a convenient way for families at the Club to eat a delicious, healthy, and well balanced meal any night of the week Don Robinson began his role as Director of Food and Beverage at the Club in September 2020 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

He and Chef Michael brainstormed how to relieve dinner time stress from members' households. Due to the nature of the pandemic, combined with the business of everyday life, ready to eat meals seemed like the perfect fit for the Club this year.

With many families juggling busy schedules between work, kids activities, school, and social time it can be difficult to get dinner on the table. In the restaurant industry prepared foods are often referred to as HMR or Home Meal Replacement. Chef To Go has taken ‘HMR’ to a whole new level!

Chef To Go has created a convenient way for families at the Club to eat a delicious, healthy, and well balanced meal any night of the week. Touchless, day-of, pick-up between 4:30pm - 7:00pm from the Chef To Go portal on P1 makes picking up your online orders safe and hassle free.

The seamless Chef To Go system is the result of collaboration between many teams at the Club including: Food & Beverage, the kitchen, Communications, and IT. Chef To Go has been a huge success and will continue making dinner time simple, enjoyable, and delicious long after the pandemic.

“We ordered two Wednesdays in a row and were completely blown away. The Chicken Parmesan and the Mexican Night were off the charts! The quality far exceeded our expectations. Truly, a major highlight to our week. Thank you so much!”

– Lori Jones

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Chef To Go and Wine To Go Milestones achieved since the begining of the program in September 2020

6860

Individual Servings of Chef To Go

1224

8 Person Bundles Sold

5636

596

Bundles Sold on Wednesdays, the Top Selling Day!

1562

Chef To Go Bundles Sold

4 Person Bundles Sold

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Mystery Box Wine To Go Cases Sold

103

Wine To Go Cases Sold

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Super Bowl Bundles Sold

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New Year Eve Bundles Sold

Rachel was spot on with the wine choices! The New Zealand wine was a tribute to the newest member of our New Zealand family, a boy born last week, and the second day we had the Columbia Valley Vino which was a real hit with us both.

Looking forward to a trip to Spain tomorrow on our usual dress-up Friday date night.

– Frances Kolotyluk

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The food was superb. Pickup was seamless. Very well done!

– Lindsay

We very much enjoyed the Thanksgiving Bundle! The content and pick up service were remarkable. We look forward to utilizing your takeout service in the future.

– Bill

Chef Serge L'Ecuyer

Chef Michael Couzelis

CHEF DE CUISINE

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Arbutus Club Chef to Cuisine, Serge has been at the Club for 24 years this May.

Arbutus Club Executive Chef Michael has been at the Club for 24 tasty years this April.

I just wanted to say how much my family enjoyed the Christmas Dinner bundle. It was super easy to put together and we all loved the entire meal. It was just the right amount of food, with plenty leftover for the next day. It was a welcome break from the usual Christmas spent in the kitchen!

– Joanna

We enjoyed a great meal. The fish was great as usual as were the fennel and the rice. Thank you for doing this for those who are wanting to dine at home. It is a “night out” in our own home because no one has to cook! – Ken & Frances

Super Bowl Tailgate was so delicious!

Everything was eaten by the teenage boys! Thanks again! – Jennie

Bobby Fan

SENIOR SOUS CHEF

A big thank you to The Arbutus Club staff for your effort in making wonderful Thanksgiving dishes.

We appreciate your effort and hard work.

– Houshang

Bobby, Senior Sous Chef, has been at the Club for 16 years this June.

Mizuki Pryer

SENIOR SOUS CHEF Mizuki, Senior Sous Chef has been at the Club for 4 years this June.

My family and I just finished enjoying our Indian dinner, it was delicious and very easy to pick up. Thank you to the team!

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Your Opinion Matters The Arbutus Club

ANNUAL MEMBER SURVEY The Board of Directors and Club Managment commissioned this very important survey from Club Benchmarking to ensure anonymity and confidentiality.

ALL MEMBERS 19+ WILL BE EMAILED AN INDIVIDUAL SURVEY LINK ON JUNE 1, 2021

Please email communications@arbutusclub.com if a 19+ member of your household does not have an updated email on your account.

PARTICIPATE FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN 1 OF 4 AMAZING PRIZES DINERS DELIGHT

DATE NIGHT

Your Choice of Chef To Go “Date Night” Bundle

Private Pre-Dinner Cocktail on The Rooftop

Accompanied with a Bottle of 2015 Guigal Crozes Hermitage

Followed by a 3 Course Meal in The Fireside

Artisan Chocolates & Brand & Iron Candle

Accompanied with a Bottle of 2016 Luis Seabra Vinhos Xisto Cru Douro

FITNESS IN STYLE

REST & REJUVENATE

$200 Gift Card for The Shoppe

$150 Gift Card for The Spa at Arbutus

60 Minute Personal Training Session

2 Arbutus Club Plush Robes

20oz Corkcicle Sport Canteen

Luxurious Bath & Body Gift Pack

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FATHER’S DAY CHEF TO GO JUNE 19, 2021 For Dad, pick up a BBQ feast to grill at home.

Pick up the day before Father's Day! Serves 4, and can be modified to feed more people.

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GREENER DAYS

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e are so fortunate to be located in Vancouver, giving members and staff the ability to immerse ourselves in nature all year round. Magnificent trees surround the Club and protect us from wind while providing fresh air, shelter to wildlife and lush greenery. Here at The Arbutus Club we believe in continuous improvement and this year have made considerable strides making the Club more sustainable and energy efficient. We have switched to using more eco-friendly fuel alternatives, composting to create healthy nutrient dense garden soils and recycling wherever possible. We are very proud of the efforts the Club has made to maintain a healthy and sustainable environment and strive to continually enhance our practices. Investing in our environment now will benefit the Club community for the future.

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Green Initiatives

25%

CLUB WASTE The Club saw an overall drop in the amount of materials we dispose of and recycle, a silver lining of the temporary closure and reduced member traffic.

less waste by weight in 2020 compared to 2019.

Garbage

Cardboard

Misc. Recycling

Organics

DECREASE Overall Waste 80

Although the waste generated by the Club (includes recycleable goods, organics, and garbage) has significantly decreased year over year since 2017. Let's keep the momentum going!

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Project RE-BOUNCE A multi-club initiative and part of Metro Vancouver’s Waste-To-Energy program helps keep used, non-recycleable sports equipment out of our landfills.

Project Re-Bounce approved items are collected by Urban Impact and delivered to the Burnaby Waste-toEnergy facility. The renewable fuel made through the program produces electricity that is purchased and used

by BC Hydro.

100% of the plastic from tennis ball cans and badminton shuttles is consumed during the process leaving no residual microplastics behind.

Presently, The Arbutus Club ammonia plant runs on approximately 300lbs of Ammonia compared to 1300lbs -1500lbs in previous years. This upgrade has made the Club and surrounding neighborhood safer and more energy and earth friendly.

New chillers and brine pumps have increased efficiency and saved energy by pulling heat from ice surfaces quicker using shorter compressor run times.

Approximately

4,000

used tennis balls, squash balls, containers, and badminton shuttles have been collected from the Club to date.

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Green Initiatives

The Bistro SUSTAINABILITY TIPS PAPER TAKE-OUT BAGS: Can be reused as shopping or gift bags! When tattered they work as great liners for compost containers.

HOT BEVERAGES: We encourage members to use ceramic mugs, if possible, reducing our waste of to go cups.

DON'T FORGET: our disposable utensils are compostable, including straws. However, we encourage members to use metal utensils vs. disposable whenever possible.

BISTRO CUTLERY: Currently we bundle

cutlery sets in compostable bamboo fibre napkins.

TAKEOUT CONTAINERS: All of the take out containers are fully recyclable (please use the plastics bin).

EVEN GREENER Club Grounds

SHOP LOCAL: We source local suppliers and continually support the Vancouver community. Currently, we have Hoochy Booch Kombucha, Max Frut fruit popsicles and Good Stuff smoothies.

We are transplanting certain areas of the Club grounds with more drought resistant and pollinator friendly plants. In an effort to be even more environmentally friendly, we don't use pesticides for weeds or pests.

Instead, our gardener practices hand and flame weeding. Furthermore, we've built a compost and utilize it to nurture our garden bed soils. This means, we purchase less new soil and produce much less garden waste overall.

Rooftop HERB GARDEN The idea of creating an herb garden has been in the works for some time. It's exciting to see this idea come to fruition this spring! We are so fortunate to have the rooftop garden at the Club as it is the ideal place for growing herbs. The garden is situated in full sun, has built in irrigation and is easily accessible to the kitchen. Perennials like bay leaf, rosemary, and sage were planted in March, while

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annuals like basil and shisho will be planted later in the spring as the weather gets warmer.

Chef Michael decided on the initial herbs to be planted based on herbs that are frequently used in The Fireside, Bistro and Chef To Go recipes. Moving forward, Chef and Gardener, Allison Luke, will work collaboratively to add to the edible garden and create delicious garden to table meal experiences. ♦

Operations

ready to bloom Gardeners, Sarah and Allison, plan a spring awakening on our grounds

THYME TO SAY GOODBYE

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arah Logan is passing the pruners back to Allison Luke, who has returned from maternity leave. As we bid adieu to Sarah, we wish to thank her for her incredible work on the gardens this past year at the Club.

“My experience at the Club was fantastic and enlightening. Such a great group of people to work with, and the members are so grateful for the work that is accomplished. Putting together full annual displays was challenging, but so rewarding. From here I am moving on to Figaros Garden Centre in East Vancouver, working on small, residential landscape designs and installations. My favourite part about my work is being outside, giving back to the earth, and helping to provide healthy ecosystems for our pollinators.”

As Sarah moves onto her new job, Allison will be working in the gardens, “I look forward to things getting back to normal post COVID. Our first child was born in March last year, so 2020 was full of changes and very memorable.

Currently, I'm installing the rooftop herb garden and upgrading other areas. I get to do everything from pruning shrubs, creating the pots, and caring for the lawns and indoor plants. The plants and the people are my favourite things about my job. Wherever I go, I run into a member or coworker and those interactions always make my day!” ♦

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ake a sneak peak of the beautiful flowers and plants that will be growing creating a stunning array of colours and scents around the Club this spring and summer.

Beds and Pot Displays STROBILANTHES DYERIANUS - PERSIAN SHIELD Originates from Myanmar and is a flowering tropical plant.

This species shows its beautiful, vibrant colours when grown in partially shaded areas.

DICHONDRA ARGENTEA SILVER FALLS DICHONDRA Makes beautiful ground cover or can be used as a trailing plant.

Silver Falls is both a herbaceous plant and evergreen perennial. It is a popular addition to hanging baskets because of its trailing foliage!

ISABELL'S DEEP BLUE CALIBRACHO - CALIBRACHOA X HYBRIDA These blooms bring enormous flower power to any basket or pot! These colourful flowers can tolerate cool temperatures and stay lush and vibrant all season.

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NICOTIANA ALATA NICOTIANA STARMAKER LIME/PURPLE

Reception Planters FASHION TULIP

These bi-color blooms bring a light contrast to any green foliage. These flowers are star shaped and will bloom all summer. The more sun the better!

IRIGAMI ORNAMENTAL OREGANO - ORIGANIUM X HYBRIDA

The outer petals are Empire Rose with purple veins and a yellow centre. Fashion tulips add a burst of bold colour to any garden!

The Bistro Pots MAUVE CARIBBEAN DREAM HYACINTHS

This plant has a lovely fragrance which attracts pollinators. It blooms from spring until autumn.

Cooler night temperatures along with high-light during the day attribute to the bright purple colour.

This flower has dreamy colours that change from mauve to silver blue as the flower grows. This flower is beautifully perfumed and adds a lovely aroma to the spring air!

MAUVE HARMONY DWARF IRIS

PURPLE PRINCE ALTERNANTHERAALTERNANTHERA BRASILIAN A heat loving ground cover plant, this plant is a perfect addition to edge flower beds or containers. The most vivid colour appears when the plant is placed in full sun.

GLOBE AMARANTH/GNOME PINK GOMPHRENA Native to Central America, this flower blooms beautifully in the summertime until the first frost. It’s flowers are beloved by butterflies.

Under the rhododendron (beside the Tennis Building) you will notice 400 snow drops which are in bloom, as well as plenty of daffodils.

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This vibrant royal blue flower is a stunning pop of colour. This flower blooms from late winter to early summer and is another great addition to the aroma’s of spring.

Rooftop Beds GRACEFUL BEAUTY ALLIUMS These bloom in late spring to early summer and will have the Rooftop looking like a field of flowers in no time!

The tree circles running down Arbutus Street will have an assortment of dwarf daffodils as well as white, orange and yellow emperor tulips; ready to brighten everyone's day as they walk down the street. ♦

Music & Drama

MUSIC THROUGH THE AGES

The Club's music program offers children engaging fun and effective instruction with variety of instruments Studying music is beneficial for children as it utilizes all four learning styles: tactile, auditory, kinesthetic, and reading/writing. The Yap family has been actively learning the piano from instructor Djina Stojkov for many years.

Christopher, Catherine and David all started playing piano at the age of five. They began studying the Suzuki piano method along with learning to play by ear for a number of years.

After learning to read music, the trio advanced from playing by ear to the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) repertoire level 3. Currently, David and Catherine are moving to the RCM repertoire level 8 and Christopher has graduated.

The Arbutus Club offers piano, guitar, and voice lessons. From the very beginning all three children have attended piano lessons every Tuesday at the Club. Practising diligently and attending their lessons with a smile,

they listen to each other play, absorbing the tunes and learning from one another. It really is a family affair.

Playing the piano is rewarding as it takes practice, concentration, and repetition to master. Through the years, Christopher, Catherine, and David have performed as soloists, duets and trios while playing one piece of classical music and one popular song.

THE YAP CHILDREN ALWAYS PUT ON A WONDERFUL SHOW FOR THE AUDIENCE.

Music instructor Djina Stojkov says, “I am very proud to recognize the Yap family and their commitment to The Arbutus Club Music Program. They have and continue to demonstrate determination, curiosity, and engagement towards learning and playing the piano”.

The determination, encouragement, and involvement Christopher, David and Catherine demonstrate in each other's achievement is inspiring and we look forward to their next, musical performance. ♦

To connect with a Music Instructor or, for more information on the Arbutus Club Music Program please email Megan Gallant: mgallant@arbutusclub.com

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Children's Centre

big line, little line

In the Children’s Centre Preschool Program, the team uses fun and interactive ways to teach language arts skills. A favourite learning game is a simple creation that we like to call “Wood Pieces”

Learning letters is an important aspect to preschooler’s development. Names of the alphabet, phonetic sounds, letter formations, printing, cursive, creative writing...the list can be daunting to young children, but it does not have to be that way.

Our Children’s Centre Preschool Program uses a simple creation called “Wood Pieces” to teach preschoolers language art skills. There are four fundamental pieces in this set including: Big Line, Little Line, Big Curve and Little Curve. These pieces can form every upper-case letter in the alphabet and most lower-case letters, patterns, shapes, and even the basic shape of the body.

The children are first introduced to the name of the pieces through song.

Once they recognize the name of each piece, we teach the correct formation of the letters. We begin with easy letters like ‘C’ which is just a ‘Big Curve’ and move onto harder ones like ‘S’. Once they master the concept, we complete the alphabet with the hardest letters to make such as ‘R’ or ‘M’.

As children play with the wooden pieces, they learn many academic skills directly and indirectly. Directly, the kids learn the correct formation of each letter. While playing with the pieces kids also develop fine motor skills, how to grip a pencil, and how the shape of the wooden pieces can be translated

to line strokes with pencil on paper.

After children practice making letters, they often become inspired, creating unique shapes and patterns. Playing while learning sparks joy. We love to see them beam with pride when they form a letter or cool pattern. We often hear, “Look what I made!” or “Look! I made an S!”.

We believe in positive reinforcement to build confidence so, when passing by the Children's Centre you will often hear, “Wow!" or “That’s fantastic!”

We believe that successful learning is positive, fun and rewarding. Wood pieces certainly help us offer all those qualities during language lessons in the Children’s Centre. ♦

For more information on our Preschool or Children’s Centre Programs, please contact Connie Smith, Children's Centre Manager, at csmith@arbutusclub.com

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Youth

Youth Summer Camps With summer fast approaching and the school year coming to an end, our youth summer camps will be the perfect opportunity to get the kids out of the house for a safe, fun, and engaging activity. We've worked hard to create a schedule that adheres to COVID-19 guidelines, ensuring children remain safe while still engaged in lots of exciting games and activities. With lots of different events planned, there is something for all interests and ages! We are bringing back some of our most popular themed weeks, such as Mad Scientist and Water Mania camps. Several weeks will also be featuring special guests like Sportball and Urban Safari. Interested in learning more about which activities are happening each week?

Email Alanna Toth at atoth@arbutusclub.com.

Youth Events

Make & Take Mother's Day Edition (6-12 yrs)

Make & Take Father's Day Edition (6-12 yrs)

MON, MAY 3

MON, JUNE 14

4:00PM - 5:30PM

$15.75 #27507

4:00PM - 5:30PM

$15.75 #27508

In May, our Youth team will be hosting a Make and Take night where children 6-12 years old can join and create their very own art project to take home. Youth leaders will guide the activities. Come make some beautiful art to show your Mom how much she means to you!

In June, our Youth team will be hosting a Father's Day Make and Take night. Children 6-12 years old can create an original art project to take home. Youth leaders will guide and supervise all activities. Make some cool art to show your Dad how awesome he is!

Who's Got Game? (6-12 yrs)

Camp Out Event (6-12 yrs)

TUE, MAY 11 THU, MAY 13

4:00PM - 6:30PM 4:00PM - 6:30PM

$37.50 #27513 $37.50 #27513

Love all types of competition? The Youth Leaders are hosting an awesome games night with Jeopardy, Jenga, board games and more! An individually boxed dinner and snack will be provided.

WED, MAY 26

4:30PM - 7:30PM

$37.50 #27514

Our much-loved event is back again this year! Your child will enjoy a camping-themed night in with dinner, s'mores, camp games, and a movie!

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Cece's Picks Brand and Iron CANDLES

Sweet Balsam is Cece’s favourite scent.

Lululemon ALIGN LEGGINGS These leggings are buttery soft and ideal to wear while running errands or during a yoga practice. The “Align Leggings” are a Spring must have.

Brand and Iron candles not only smell incredible, but are ethically produced using sustainable ingredients, 100% soy wax and sleek modern packaging.

Maui Jim SUNNY DAYS

From taking a walk outside on a spring day, or spending the day at the beach, these are the quintessential everday sunglasses! Lightweight and perfectly polarized. Come to The Shoppe to try on a variety of Maui Jim styles.

Lululemon ALL TIED UP TANK This versatile workout tank has a tie-back detail making it two tops in one! This tank can be styled for a workout with your favourite leggings, or dressed up.

Style it with a favourite pair of jeans.

Asics ONITSUKA TIGER Unisex Mexico 66 This is a great everyday shoe that can be paired with almost anything! It's both classic and trendy. This shoe is understated with vintage details such as the Asics logo on the side and a leather tab on the heel.

Lululemon EVERYWHERE BELT BAG This bag easily fits all of the daily essentials including Cece's wallet, cell phone, and hand sanitizer! This bag is ideal for those on the move and always multitasking. The Belt Bag is worn across the body leaving your hands free.

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Be ready to take on the day.

Lululemon 1/4 ZIP The ¼ zip is a perfect layering piece for spring and summer.

It can be worn as a warm up layer at the gym, on the golf course or while out for a walk.

This is the perfect top for Spring in Vancouver.

Lululemon SURGE JOGGERS "29" These joggers are sweat-wicking and lightweight with a tapered hem. The 'Surge Joggers' are Mateo’s favourite pants for the Spring season.

Lacoste CLASSIC CAP

This cap is versatile and can be worn on and off the court.

The Lacoste Classic Cap is a comfortable cap for a day outdoors playing pickleball or Tennis.

Wilson CLASH 100 PRO The 'Clash 100 Pro' is a super, user-friendly, forgiving racquet offering a tremendous amount of controlled power, a comfortable feel, and a great spin.

Trigger Point FOAM ROLLER This foam roller is a must have at home massage tool. Use the roller to target specific muscle groups after a long day or post workout. The trigger point technology assists with releasing muscle tightness, decreasing soreness and improving mobility.

Mateo's Picks

Asics ONITSUKA LAWNSHIP 3.0

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Presents

The Shoppe at Arbutus is excited to bring you Reigning Champ, a local brand that designs and manufactures premium athletic wear.

Designing and developing signature fabrics, emphasizing rugged construction and unrivalled comfort, Reigning Champ is based in Vancouver, BC, where it has been crafting year-round staples since 2007.

The process at Reigning Champ is guided by two principles: Respect the details and master simplicity.

In these complicated times, so many of us are working from home and seek ease in our daily lives. This ease we crave includes what we wear.

Simplicity, style and comfort, Reigning Champ provides unrivalled comfort with uncompromised quality.

"Think long-lasting wardrobe staples that wear better, feel great, and give you some extra movement thanks to their unique athleticwear DNA." – altitude-blog.com

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"These athletic-inspired options are both sleek and sexy" – Vogue

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Presents

We are excited to be partnering with Left On Friday (LOF). Designed for sport. Destined for fun.

Created by two Vancouver entrepreneurs with strong backgrounds in design and product development, coupled with their love for being active in the water, LOF designs are stylish and functional.

The Club supports local brands whenever possible, especially in light of the current pandemic when so many small businesses are struggling.

In the words of the creators, "At LOF we're leveraging our years of design expertise to ensure our straps stay put, our seams don’t rub, our suits don’t dig, and our fit makes you feel like a superhero."

We've paired our fabric with super soft threads and long-lasting elastics, and reinforced all the stress points.

These are quite possibly the most comfortable suits on the planet."

LOF has successfully created a brand that speaks to every woman and is the ultimate go-to swimwear whether surfing, swimming, water skiing or building sandcastles! These flattering swimsuits are designed to be comfortable.

Swing by The Shoppe and check out Left On Friday for yourself!

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Esthederm Skin Care Line The Spa is excited to welcome the Esthederm skin care line! Esthederm skin care is based on active ingredients that keep the skin in optimum condition. All products are created and manufactured in France, in Aix-en-Provence at the Naos Les Laboratoiressite.

The Esthederm skin care line offers a variety of products for the face and body as well as suncare. The brand focuses on a range called the “Intensive Collection” which includes Intensive Hyaluronic, Propolis, Retinol, Vitamin C, Vitamin E2, Spiruline, and AHA Peels.

Esthederm products also focus on common skin concerns such as: dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles, uneven skin tone, sensitivity, and signs of aging.

Stay tuned for the official launch date of Esthederm skin care products at the Spa at Arbutus! During the launch, the Spa will be offering a complimentary 45 minute Esthederm Oxypeeling Hyaluronic, Vitamin C and Spiruline treatments.

April Promotion Sanitas Medical Peel

Book a Sanitas Medical Peel and receive a complimentary gift bag! The treatment is only $45 for 30 minutes. Gift bags are limited, so book your medical peel today! This promotion is only valid for the month of April, 2021.

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Mother's Day Facial Book your Mom a Mother's Day Facial. Choose any of our advanced facial treatments and she will receive a complimentary Mother’s Day Gift Bag valued at $45.

Advanced Nutrition Programme The Spa’s new addition is from our Advanced Nutrition Programme line. This supplements Skin Collagen Support along with the added benefits of Vitamin C. Collagen Support helps activate the formation of collagen in the skin leading to increased elasticity and minimized fine lines and wrinkles.

Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation and protects cells from oxidative stress. When taken together, the synergy of the ingredients will promote brighter skin and collagen production for a younger looking complexion.

These supplements will protect, strengthen and support collagen production. Pairing these products with any facial treatments or facials using micro-needling, laser resurfacing, microdermabrasion or peels will result in more immediate results.

May Promotion 15% Off Supplements

Save 15% off all Advanced Nutrition Programme supplements! This promotion is for the month of May 2021 only. * Gift Cards are also available at The Spa.

SKIN IS FOREVER. MAKE IT COUNT.

Father's Day Sports Pedicure Book a Father’s Day Sports Pedicure and receive a complimentary foot mask.

Also, when Dad visits the Spa for his pedicure, he will leave with a Father’s Day Gift Bag valued at $35.

Sun Care & Sunless Tanning Prepare and protect your skin this summer and obtain a safe summer glow with Esthederm Sun Protection and Self Tanning products.

These products address many skin concerns such as: aging skin, hyperpigmentation, sun intolerance and sensitivity, and easily integrate into your daily routine.

June Promotion 15% Off Sun Care

Visit the Spa and learn more about your sun care needs and receive 15% off of all Esthederm Sun Care and Tanning products.

This promotion is only valid for the month of June 2021.

For more information please call the Spa at 604-269-8772 or email spa@arbutusclub.com or visit arbutusclub.com to see the spa menu. arbutusclub.com

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How to Avoid Maskne

ACNE CAUSED BY PROTECTIVE MASKS

Choose a mask made of natural fabric

Allow your face mask-free time

Skip the makeup under your mask

Use quality skin care products

Cleanse and moisturize your face daily

Launder your mask regularily

Visit the Spa at Arbutus for more skin care information and skin care product recommendations.

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FOOD TRUCK STYLE THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS NEW MENU WEEKLY

THURSDAY THEMED MEALS Last Thursday of June, July & August BEGINS WITH A PIG ROAST Thursday, June 24, 2021