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Meet the ACC Board of Governors 2014 OFFICERS

Godwin Chang President

Ellen Yin

Vice President

Sven Olsen

Jim Clark

Treasurer Finance Committee

Secretary HR Committee

GOVERNORS

Faye Angevine

Jenny Hong

House Committee

Rachel Sawatzky Social Committee

Siew Kang

Membership Committee

K.C. Yeh

Sports Committee

Douglas Pierce F&B Committee

Richard Yin

MIS Committee

SUPERVISORS

Sampson Mar

Stephen Tan

Rules Committee

Andrea Wu

Alternates for Governors in order are: Lee Wood, Peter Sutton, Daniel Khoo Alternate for Supervisor is: James A. MacKenna

Accent

OUR MISSION The American Club in China is a non-profit organization established for the sole purpose of serving the American and International communities in a family atmosphere, providing the highest quality food, recreational and social activities. The club will endeavor to enhance a cultural exchange with the R.O.C., effectively utilizing all available resources and assuring proper responses to Members needs.

Contents | March 2014 President's Message

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General Manager's Message

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Important Notice

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Did You Know

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Food & Beverage News

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Sports News

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Hair & Spa

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Social Events

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Photo Gallery

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BOARD OF GOVERNORS Faye Angevine Godwin Chang Jim Clark Jenny Hong Siew Kang Sven Olsen Douglas Pierce Rachel Sawatzky K.C. Yeh Ellen Yin Richard Yin

Save Paper Save the Earth. - ACCENT magazine paper material contains 50% environmental recycle paper.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Sampson Mar Stephen Tan Andrea Wu

MANAGEMENT TEAM Todd Bretzlaff

DAILY OPERATION HOURS Cashier & Member Services

Daily

8:00 am

- 10:00 pm

Library

Daily

10:00 am

- 7:00 pm

Terrace Terrace Salad Bar

Daily Lunch Daily Dinner Daily Daily Lunch Daily Dinner Daily Daily

Sigis Gyoson

General Manager

Tommy Chan

Rendezvous

Sabrina Chen

ACC Market Banquet Office Game Room TV Room Nursery Fitness Center

Sports & Recreation Director Marketing & Communications Manager

Gerry Gibb IT Director

Stella Hou

Financial Controller

Peter Hu

Purchasing Manager

Steven Hung

Racquet Courts Pro Shop & Reservations

Human Resource Director

Chi-Wen Lin

Engineering Director

Duxbury Low

Swimming Pool & Jacuzzi Hair & Spa

Daily Mon - Sat Daily Daily Daily Mon - Fri Sat & Sun & Holiday Daily Mon - Fri Sat & Sun & Holiday Closed for renovation Mon - Sat Sun & Holiday

7:00 am - 10:00 pm 11:00 am - 2:30 pm 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm 11:30 am - 10:00 pm 11:30 am - 2:30 pm 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm 12:00 noon - 11:30 pm closed 10:00 pm Last Order for snack food 10:00 am - 9:00 pm 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 9:00 am - 9:00 pm 9:00 am - 9:00 pm 9:00 am - 9:00 pm 6:00 am - 9:30 pm 7:00 am - 8:00 pm 6:00 am - 11:00 pm 7:30 am - 9:00 pm 8:00 am - 6:00 pm 10:00 am 10:00 am

- 7:00 pm - 5:00 pm

F&B Director

Fanny Tung

Senior Membership Manager

Emily Wang

Hair & Spa Manager

Jeffery Wang

Junior Executive Chef

To advertise in ACCENT, please contact 2885-8260 ext 56 Sabrina Chen For membership information, please contact 2885-8260 ext 73 Fanny Tung Email ACC : member.services@americanclub.org.tw Website: www.americanclub.org.tw

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Godwin Chang

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.”

- Bernard M. Baruch “We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same.”

- Carlos Castaneda

Dear Fellow Members, Wishing you and your loved ones a very Happy Chinese New Year. With the “Year of the Horse”, it should be a great year. As we have already plunged into 2014, I hope that you have already taken the opportunity to reflect on your goals and aspirations with great confidence.

The Board of Governors elected the new slate of officers for 2014 at the January 22 Board Meeting. It is my great privilege to be your President this year, Ellen Yin was re-elected Vice President, Sven Olsen was elected Treasurer and Jim Clark was re-elected Secretary.

The committee chairmanship was also appointed: Rules: Stephen Tan Food & Beverage: Doug Pierce Membership: Siew Kang Human Resources: Jim Clark Sports: K.C. Yeh House: Jenny Hong Finance: Sven Olsen MIS: Richard Yin Social: Rachel Sawatzky Congratulations to the officers and committee chairs and we wish them all a very successful year. The committees play an important role in bringing together the membership requirements and management.

Looking back to the past four years we have achieved significant accomplishments to bring ACC up to a much higher standard within the overall product quality, the condition of the facilities and the standards of service resulting in better value and improved experience. It may seem that most of the “heavy lifting” has been done, but now it is more important than ever for the Board to work closely with Management to ensure the Club maintains a path toward our Strategic Vision. Within the strategic plan, the Club is well on its way in establishing an “ACC U” which is designed to provide structured development to the staff including knowledge within the hospitality industry, higher levels of personalized service and greater proactivity to enhance the Member experience. The Club has also made big strides in improving the quality products while ensuring good value for money. And we will continue with our focus on providing more events and healthy activities to entertain, educate and actively engage our Members; but in an industry where continuous improvement is a necessity, this is a never-ending journey.

All aspects of our strategic plan are designed to help add value to the Club with the intention to transform your Club experiences into significantly stronger intangible qualities. It is our desire that ACC will become a part of your life that you will never forget. The Board has scheduled our annual retreat in early March to brainstorm what we need to achieve this year based on our strategic vision. We will be focusing on developing the action plan for 2014 which management will implement in order to achieve our long-term goals.

As part of our strategic plan, the Board has been closely evaluating the necessity to fine-tune the dynamics of the Club operations (operating business model) to address the gap created through the reductions in net joining fees. This gap is the result of Members remaining longer with the Club and compounded by the necessity to limit the intake of new Members due to compaction of our existing space. After careful consideration of all possible options, the Board has decided to increase the Club dues by 600NTD effective April 1, 2014. We have provided a separate letter addressing this decision in much greater detail as well as a link to a “Question and Answer Section” to address most if not all anticipated questions that you may have.

We thank you for your continued support in maintaining a firm foundation for the Club. It is our sincere desire to make the Club an indispensable part of each Member’s life as we continue toward our Club vision as the “Best in Asia”.

See you around the Club.

Godwin Chang President

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GENERAL MANAGER'S MESSAGE

Dear Members,

Todd Bretzlaff

I hope that everyone had a wonderful Chinese New Year to celebrate the “Year of the Horse”. The time frame around Chinese New Year represented numerous events and activities to enjoy at the Club. On the eve of Chinese New Year, we offered an upgraded buffet with king crab, Buddha Jumps over the Wall and other Chinese delicacies that generated a full house with a waiting list. Given the popularity, we will continue this initiative next year and likely move to two seating so that Members need not to be turned away. Then on the 5th day of Chinese New Year we held our traditional Lion Dance along with a special brunch that also proved to be very successful.

During the middle of the Chinese New Year holiday, we also held our annual Super Bowl party that was exceptionally popular with over 170 participants. Mr. Jim Clark was our MC with a number of games and activities to get the Members into the spirit of the game and our buffet was a huge hit by offering numerous traditional Super Bowl and brunch items that you regularly find in Asia. Overall we are exceptionally happy that so many people were able to take advantage of the holiday to enjoy this American tradition.

Now that Chinese New Year is behind us, we can look forward to the coming spring and the beautiful weather that accompanies it. We start of the month of March with a Belly Dance Night featuring our Wendy and Sophia who will demonstrate a number of traditional and contemporary styles of Middle Eastern belly dancing. Then on March 7 we will hold a Margarita Tennis Round Robin for those who want to add another dimension to their tennis game and we will also be commencing our Spring Squash Tournament. On March 8 ACC Members have been invited to participate in a golf invitational held by IGST at the Tsai Hsing Golf Course and then on March 19 we have organized our on monthly golf outing to be held at Yunghan Golf Club. On March 22 we will hold a Wine Bazaar in the California room featuring a tremendous selection of wines from Sergio Valente at “can’t beat” prices. Then finally, on the March 29, ACC will take part in the international “Earth Hour” where we are providing candlelight dining throughout the Club for a romantic evening while we do our little part to remind us of the importance in preserving our planet.

For all Members with young daughters, we want to make sure that you do not miss our Father Daughter Ball on March 15 which promises to be an exceptional evening. The theme is Pink Bubble and all young ladies are asked to be sure to include some type of pink accessories to accent their beautiful gowns. Our events team worked closely with the Social Committee to come up with some fabulous games and activities to make this evening even more special. And yes, everything will have a little pink. After the success from last year’s event, we strongly suggest that you do not miss out on this opportunity to spend a special evening with your little princess.

At the end of March, we will also be commencing our Spring Break Children’s Camp where we will offer swimming, scuba diving, basketball, aerobics and other great kids’ activities to entertain the children while they are out of school. Give yourself a break and make Spring Break a family affair but please be sure to sign up early as availability is limited.

As part of ACC’s mission, we are committed to finding new and better ways to making the Club an integral part of life and an active part of the international community. We sincerely hope that you will come and take advantage of the many activities and fabulous dining outlets and allow the Club to pamper you while you get to know other Members with common interests and common goals. We appreciate your support and are truly grateful to have you as part of our ACC family.

Looking forward to seeing you at the Club,

Todd Bretzlaff General Manager

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Important Notice Dear Fellow Members, The Club over the last four years has grown in membership from 1300 to the current number of 1500.

This success can be directly attributed to the aggressive upgrading of the facilities, improvement in the quality and consistency of our Food and Beverage, and the improvements the management and staff have made in each aspect of the Club.

These successes have created two transitions from our past membership trends 1) the number of annual resignations from the Club has dropped significantly, with 2) a concurrent increase in the number of individuals wanting to join. At this point, the Club has not only reached maximum capacity, but boasts a growing two-year waiting list. Though these are positive key indicators of the overall health of the Club, the consequence is a significant reduction in new membership revenues resulting in a net gap of approximately NT$10 million in cash flow.

In addressing this cash flow gap, the Board conducted a rigorous assessment of in-house cost cutting measures and concluded that the only effective solution is for the Board to enact a dues increase of NT$600 per family (a seven percent increase). This increase will be implemented effective April 1st, 2014.

The options assessed by the Board included increasing banquet revenues, improving efficiencies in operational expenses, payroll and related expenses and food costs. Although these options will only have a minimal impact on filling the gap in net cash flow, they will continue to be adjusted and closely monitored by ACC’s management.

Recognizing this financial issue may raise many questions; Members are encouraged to visit the ACC website, that contains a Q&A Section, which we hope, will answer any questions you may have.

Please visit our ACC website at "News & Events" page or directly link to https://www.americanclub.org.tw/?p=10479 Thank you for your continued support to ensure the continued health of the Club and its never-ending journey toward continuous improvement and better serving every one of our Members.

Sincerely,

Godwin Chang President

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Did You Know

A Warm Welcome to New Members

Bon Voyage to Resigned Members

Bridget Chi & Harold Mandel Andrew Chia & Cherine Leo Kevin Choi & Kit Fun Cheung Al Chuang & Rita Tsai Libby Driscoll Hideo & Junko Goto Gary & Teri Hawthorne James & Carely Jeng Bimal & Mascha Kapoor Stanley Liao & Joanne Tseng Brenda Lin & Billy Betts Ryan Lin & Evelyn Tsao Steven Reid & Ester Jimenez Joven Austin Wu & Betty Wang

Clive Bucknall & Sophia Liu Peter Chan & Vivian How John Chang & Virginia Liang Alice Chen Kathy Chen& Eric Yeh Derek & Dorothy Cridland Keri Glenday & Tom Pankow Jeremy & Pao-Lin Gray Yu Wen Huang Chen & Thomas Chen Paul & Jennifer Kim Tonnie Lim & Lynnets Toh Curtis Liu & Jane Cheng Bernard Lozevis & Crystal Fu James & Stacey MacKenna Charles & Kathy McKenna Tony & Larissa Tapsall Michael Wille

St. Lucy Bazzar The 12th annual St. Lucy Luncheon Bazaar was held on Thursday, Nov. 21 in the California Room. Starting from its inception in 2002, the Bazaar has been organized by a rotating cast of expat women in the community. The key volunteers this year included: Siew Kang, Amy Thorne, Vivian Yu, Julia Ruggiere, Hilary Roy, Beth Verne, Claudia Ostrowski, Diana van Dooren, Kathy van Wilgenburg, Elizabeth Weinstein, Wendy Fulton, and Lucy Brust.

A total of NT 500,000 was raised from the event - with all proceeds going to the St. Lucy Baby Center in Tainan.

Couplet Calligraphy Event. “A Special Thank You” Thank you very much to Mrs. Charlotte Fang for organizing the Couplet Calligraphy Event with us and to all the calligraphy masters who join this event every year at the ACC. Many thanks also to the Kuo Hwa Tang Gallery(國華堂) for sponsoring the materials. The unique calligraphy couplets presented to the Members were especially beautiful. This was a very successful event made possible by all your efforts, thank you!

Donated to Make A Wish Taiwan Thanks to our Members and guests for your support for our Couplet Calligraphy Event held on January 12 2014.

A donation of NT$121,052 was made possible from this event to the Make –A-Wish Taiwan Foundation (社團法人中華民國喜願協會) a non-profit organization that arranges experiences (described as “wishes”) to children with life-threatening medical conditions.

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F&B NEWS

Gyoson

special set menus

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Gyoson provides an exceptional value Family Set for our Members to have an enjoyable time with family and friends.

Gyoson Value Set For Two

Gyoson Value Set For Four

Original Price: $2,590 Special Price: $1,480

Original Price: $3,900 Special Price: $2,680

An additional ten pieces of Sashimi or Nigirizushi Combo for only an extra $380

An additional ten pieces of Sashimi or Nigirizushi Combo for only an extra $380

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Special Beverages

Special Roll

Japanese Plum Umeshu Sour/ Pomelo Yuzushu Sour / Yogurt Sour (non-alcoholic) Special Price: $100

Seared Beef with Crab Roll $280

Terrace monthly specials 2

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$330

$280

Louisiana Prawn Creole

Malaysian Style Wonton Char Shiu Dry Noodles

Prawn Creole is a dish of Louisiana Creole origin, consisting of cooked prawns in a mixture of whole or diced tomatoes, onions, celery and bell peppers, spiced with a hot peppers sauce, accompanied with steamed rice and spiced mushrooms.

Char Shiu literally means fork burn/roast after the traditional cooking method for the dish. Long strips of seasoned boneless pork are skewered with long forks and placed in an oven. The pork is fried with noodles and is accompanied with steamed vegetables, fried wonton and chicken soup.

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F&B NEWS

Sigis weekdays business lunch special

weekend special dinner set for two

Monday - Friday, 11am-3pm Price: $550

Friday to Sunday, 5pm-9pm Price: $1,980 (serves two)

Salad

Salad

Asparagus and Tomato Salad with Sautéed Mushrooms

Mixed Seafood with Cocktail Sauce

Soup

Main Course Pan- seared Sole in Lemon Butter Sauce or Grilled Pork Chop and Smoked Mango Salsa or Grilled Tenderloin with Hash Browns and Sautéed Mushrooms

Mediterranean Seafood Soup

Risotto Mushroom and Truffle Risotto

Main Course Papillote de Garoupa

Dessert

Chef Selected Dessert

Daily Selection and Coffee or Tea

Included Coffee or Tea “Wine Pairing Special” also available for an additional $288

Rendezvous special offer

Buy One and Get One Free

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special package Lychee Martini $180

From 3 pm till 6 pm, Sunday to Thursday, beers, house wines and cocktails buy one, and get one free.

Market 10

2 Order our popular

Chicken Breast Sandwich and get a bottle of Grimbergen Blonde beer for extra

$90.

Tung-Yao Oil Painting Solo Exhibition 彤瑤油畫個展

Display period: March 15 ~April 2, 2014

SPORTS NEWS

GolfInvitational

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All ACC golfers are invited to join the International Golf Society of Taipei (IGST) in an Invitational Golf Event to be held on Saturday, March 8th at the Tsai Hsing Golf Course.

(Players to be in the Golf Clubhouse by 10:45am)

This will be the first of four ACC-IGST co-sponsored events that will be scheduled for 2014.

Please sign up at the Member Services Desk by Wednesday, March 5th.

There will be many prizes for this event including “Best Gross Score”, “Nearest-the-Pin”, “Longest Drive” and “Best Dressed”.

Prizes will be awarded during the post-game luncheon.

Cost: NT$2,750 (not including lunch) This event is not included under ACC’s minimum charge policy.

For more information, please contact the ACC at 2885-8260.

2014 ACC Golf Society Time: 7:15am at the Yunghan Clubhouse (rain or shine) Cost : ACC Member NT$3,600 per person (will be charged to the ACC account) Guest NT$3,900 per person Includes: Course Fees, awards for “Nearest to the Pin” and “Longest Drive” .

Wednesday, March 19 永漢高爾夫球場 地址:桃園縣蘆竹鄉山腳村南山北路1段300號 電話:(03)324-5711 For more information, please contact the ACC at 28858260.

This event is not included under ACC’s minimum charge policy.

Please sign up at Member Services Desk before Monday, March 17

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Fitness Tips

SPORTS NEWS

From Personal Trainer

Mandy Yuen

Overview

A foam roll is a useful training tool to use as part of your recovery or regeneration plan. Sizes vary, but this cylindrical piece of tightly packed foam is roughly 5 inches in diameter and typically between one and three feet long.

How It Works

Foam rolling uses deep compression to help roll out muscle adhesions, or knots, that develop over time. Think of your muscle as a shoelace. It has a certain length to it. If it gets in a knot and you pull both ends of the shoestring, the knot gets tighter. You need to work the knot out with your fingers to restore the original length of the shoelace. The same goes for muscles. Sometimes stretching is not what you need. By working out those knots in the muscle, which often arise from inactivity or repetitive activity, you will be able to restore the muscle to its original length, thus making it more pliable and functional.

Technique

You can use the foam roll for all your major muscle groups.

Glide your body over the foam roll to work each area individually, such as the backs of your legs or your lower back. Pause at any tender points for 10 to 30 seconds before moving on to the next region. Only apply as much pressure as you can tolerate and build up the amount of time you spend foam rolling. Your muscle tissue will begin to get used to this new sensation and be more and more willing to accept the new form of self-massage that you have implemented into your routine.

Benefits

Foam rolling is like a massage. The compression causes your nerves to relax, loosens muscle, increases blood flow, and helps your body recover. In other words, foam rolling can alleviate soreness and make your muscles feel better.

When to Use It

You can use a foam roll anywhere or anytime. Many people enjoy rolling while watching television or before bedtime. Others do it at the start or end of a training session or after sitting in the same position for hours. Do not limit yourself to the areas targeted in your training program. Use the foam roll anywhere you feel tight and in need of a massage.

What It Feels Like

You will probably enjoy the foam roll routine—everyone likes massages. Still, there will be some uncomfortable moments, as there would be during a professional massage. The first time you use a foam roll, it might be a little painful, but that is just a sign that you stand to benefit greatly from using it. Once you are past the first few weeks, though, it will get considerably easier and more comfortable. The foam roll is a great barometer of the quality of your muscle and connective tissue. The better it feels, and the less it hurts, the higher the quality of your tissue.

Alternatives

In a pinch, you could use a basketball instead of a foam roller. Tennis balls and lacrosse balls are also effective, but foam rolls are better suited for beginners since they are less dense. The massage stick is a great tool to use in conjunction with a foam roll. For example, you may want to use a massage stick when traveling, or to closely target tight areas, while using the foam roll at home or in the gym for a general massage all over

ACC is proud to present the following commencing March 2014

Dance Classes

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SPORTS NEWS

Fitness Classes Schedule for march Monday

10:00 - 10:40 10:45 - 11:30 11:30 - 12:15 12:30 - 13:15

FUSION BELLY DANCE: Combination of the Middle Eastern belly dancing with many different types of dance movements.

K-POP BELLY DANCE: This class combines the upbeat tempo of Korean pop music with Middle Eastern belly dance movements.

LATIN FEVER: A dancy aerobics class with fun Latin style moves for a great fat-burning cardio workout.

ZUMBA: The joy of movement inspired by Latin rhythms , hip hop and funk keeps you moving through the hour.

BODY ATTACK: Powerful cardio training for the athlete in you. This class combines movements of Martial Arts and Kickboxing into a fun and exciting aerobic workout.

CARDIO STEP: Suitable for those familiar with Step. Class starts with basic (yet high intensity) combinations on the Step and then finish your workout with a relaxation stretch.

CYCLE FIT: This indoor stationary fitness cycling class gives you an intense and effective cardio workout with exciting music. Limited to ten members only per class.

THE "POWER": A tough but fun "Barbell" weightlifting class which is being taught for its simplicity, consistency, results, and excitement.

Never done it before? See an instructor first for an introduction to the various moves, for your own safety and to have an effective workout.

GROUP TRX: Developed by a Navy Seal, the TRX suspension training is a form of resistance training that includes body weight exercises in which a variety of compound exercise movements develops strength, balance, and core stability.

Class is designed for fitness levels from intermediate to advanced.

TOTAL BODY FITNESS: This 45 mins class provides cardio workout and resistance training for the entire body.

STRENGTH LAB: A lively fusion of ballet conditioning, core strength, abdominal work, balance work and incorporates resistance exercises.

GENTLE YOGA*: Learn and practice the basics of bending and blending mind and body through yoga modified for different levels.

PILATES: A different kind of strength and flexibility class for a mind-body fitness experience with graceful movements and powerful postures.

MAT SCIENCE: A combination of Yoga and Pilates, this class will energize, sculpt and relax the body as it improves the quality of your effort.

KIDS’ MIXED MARTIAL ARTS*: A practical and modern approach, combining the best that Martial Arts and Self Defense have to offer.

For adults and kids 6 Yrs old and above.

Fusion Belly Dance (Wendy) Strength Lab (Joanne) Zumba (Joanne) Group TRX (Vincent)

Tuesday 09:25 - 10:45 10:30 - 11:45 11:00 - 11:45 16:00 - 19:00 19:00 - 19:45

The “Power” (Billy/Vincent) Gentle Yoga *# (Jen) Total Body Fitness (Billy) Mixed Martial Arts * (Anthony) Pilates (Jenny)

Wednesday 10:00 - 10:45 10:45 - 11:30 11:30 - 12:30 12:45 - 13:30 19:00 - 19:45

Thursday

10:00 - 10:45 11:00 - 11:45

Body Attack (Mandy) Mat Science (Mandy) K-Pop Belly Dance (Sophia) Group TRX (Ivan) Cycle Fit (Billy) Cardio Step (Tommy) Pilates (Mandy/Joanne)

Friday 09:25 - 10:45 11:00 - 11:45 12:30 - 13:15

The “Power”(Mandy/Jimmy/Tommy) Cycle Fit (Billy) Group TRX (Kevin)

Saturday 10:00 - 10:45 11:00 - 11:45 16:00 - 17:00

Sunday

11:00 - 11:45 14:15 - 15:30 15:45 - 16:45

Pilates (Jenny) Latin Fever (Darry) Kids’ Mixed Martial Arts * (Anthony) Zumba (Jerry) The “Power” (Billy/Tommy/Jimmy) Cycle Fit (Niko)

Classes with * charge a fee Classes with # meet in the small fitness room

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Tennis Margarita Mixer Round Robin

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The Spring Squash tournament will start on Friday, March 7 and conclude on Monday, March 31. League players will definitely play because League will not be on for those three weeks.

Doubles, Drinks, and Dropshots! Margaritas and Tennis…..it doesn’t get any better than that! Come on out for what should be a great night of fun with friends. It will be on Friday, March 7 from 6pm-9pm. There will be a 450NT charge for attendance.

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Squash Friendly

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The Landmark Club has challenged our Squash players in a Friendly. The Friendly will be on Sunday, March 9 from 9:30am - 1pm and take place at the Landmark Club.

We look forward to going there and winning!

Spring Squash Tournament

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Tennis Friendly with Grand Hotel Our best ACC players will go against the Yuan Shan Club, to play a friendly match at the Grand Hotel on Friday, March 21. Our Ladies will play from 3pm-6pm, and our Men will play from 6pm-9pm.

SPORTS NEWS

ACC Spring Swimming Challenge We will be having a Long Distance Swimming Challenge in our brand new Swimming Pool starting the end of March!

Not to mention the opportunity to get fit but this will also be the a chance to win prizes provided by the outstanding Saffron Indian Restaurant.

Please contact the Pool staff for complete event details.

Many thanks to

for generously sponsoring this Spring Swimming Challenge.

2014 ACC Spring Break Children’s Mini Activities School Holiday Dates: •Taipei American School (TAS): March 31 to April 4 •Taipei European School (TES): April14 to April 18 and April 21 to April 25

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Swimming Camps (Ages: 6 to 9) Schedule: Monday to Friday •March 31to April 4 •April 4 to April 14, and •April 21 to April 25 Time: 11:00am – 12:00noon Fee: NT$3,500 per person per week Note: Limited to 10 children per week (requires a minimum of 5 attendees)

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Scuba Diving Camps (Ages: 8 to 10 and already an advanced swimmer) Schedule: Monday to Friday •March 31to April 4 •April 14 to April 18, and •April 21 to April 25 Time: 12:00noon – 1:00pm Fee: NT$4,000 per person per week Note: Limited to 4 children per week (requires a minimum of 2 attendees)

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Basketball Camps (Two age groups as noted below) Schedule: Monday to Friday •March 31to April 4 •April 14 to April 18, and •April 21 to April 25 Time: 9:30am -10:30am (Ages: 5 to 8) 1:30pm – 2:30pm (Ages: 9 to 12) Fee: NT$3,500 per person per week Note: Limited to 10 children per week for each age group (requires a minimum of 5 attendees for each age group)

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Kid’s Fun Camps (Ages: 4 to 8) Schedule: Monday to Friday •March 31to April 4 •April 14 to April 18, and •April 21 to April 25 Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm Fee: 3,500 per person per week Note: Limited to 10 children per week (requires a minimum of 5 attendees)

Please sign up at the Fitness Center NOW !

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Scalp Care When was the last time you thought about the condition of your scalp?

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calp care is as equally important as hair care. In order to maintain a healthy scalp and to prevent scalp problems, scheduling a once a month scalp care is highly recommended.

ACC Hair Spa will assist you to determine your scalp condition via a screening and will advise a suitable scalp treatment including scalp pore deep-cleaning, scalp massage, hair wash and blow-drying for only

NT$700

For an appointment, please call 2885 8260 ext. 28 or direct line 2886 5912

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PHOTO GALLERY

【 2014

Chinese New Year Calligraphy Event 】 We

were honored to invite 25 calligraphy masters including 94 year old artist - Mr. Ma.

See how they

focused on their pens to create exceptionally beautiful art pieces!

【 2014

Chinese New Year Lion Dance 】 Lions grabbed something ”green” which means good luck and fortune.

T he Fortune

Touching the lion’s head

brings good luck for the new year “Year of the Horse”.

God is always so busy during the CNY period that he now has to go electronic!

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PHOTO GALLERY

【 2014

Chinese New Year Stor y Telling 】

Rachel told stories about the origins of the Lunar New Year, and the Legend of the Nian Monster to almost 30 kids and gave each of them a “Red Envelope”.

S abrina

and PJ showed how the kids how to grill mullet roe and cut red paper. Kids enjoyed the craft so muc h.

【 Tang

Yuan Making

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Tang Yuan a homophone of and metaphor for family reunion. Kids worked with

their family to make their own Tang Yuan.

Shake! Shake!

I want to make the BIGGEST o ne.

g Yuan, I Love Taneanut flavor! p especially

Kids kept rolling and shaking, with their

face, hand and body all covered by flour.

It’s so much fun!!

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PHOTO GALLERY

【 2014

SUPER BOWL XLVIII 】

Over 200 Members watched Super Bowl XLVIII live in ACC ballroom. Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos which team did you support?

【 2014

Valentines' Floral Art Class 】

Happy Val entine's D ay!

We designed our own bouquets and will give our personal hand-made gift to our loved ones! 【 Friendly

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Squash-ACC vs Beitou Squash Center 】

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