Glencoe Life - Fall 2016

Glencoe Life THE GLENCOE CLUB MAGAZINE

FALL 2016 • Vol. 1 Issue 3

Be Well & Live Strong

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New Fitness Studios Now Open

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Cover: Jessica Power Cyr, Wellness & Lifestyle Director, in the newly refurbished Fitness Studio with members Kennedy Muir, Steve Corner, Peter Shyba, Sue Strother and trainer Shyann Lockhart.

Contributors: Carlynn Van Essen, Chris Jennings, Derek Wilding, Jessica Power Cyr, John Pearson, Jordan Cameron, Ken Clarke, Lindsay Kulyk, Martin Giuffre, Nancy Klym, Paul Webster, Richard Gibney, Scott Davis, Suzette O'Byrne Managing Editor: Wendy Dypolt Editor: Al Harvey Designer: Jana Volfova Photographers: Jonathan Ferguson - Von der Rusch Photography, Glencoe Archives Printing: Style-Craft Printing, Calgary Contact Information The Glencoe Club 636 - 29 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0P1 p: 403-243-2506 f: 403-287-2673 w: glencoe.org w: glencoejobs.org e: info@glencoe.org

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Contact: Charlene Davies 403-287-4161 • cdavies@glencoe.org Check out Glencoe Life Magazine online at glencoe.org for current and past issues.

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CONTENTS THE GLENCOE CLUB MAGAZINE • FALL 2016 • Vol. 1, Issue 3

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FEATURES

DEPARTMENTS

16 | Cooking Sous-vide

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President’s Message

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Golf President’s Message

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CEOs Message

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Affiliated Clubs

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Food & Beverage

Glencoe Sous Chef Jordan Cameron shares his innovative ways in the kitchen.

32 | Meet the Athlete Glencoe member Faye Stenning powers to the top of world obstacle racing.

20 Calendar 24 Sports

40 | Catch the Beat Improve your cross-training performance, and body shape by using a heart rate monitor.

50 | Yoga Therapy Especially after injuries, your body movements can over-compensate for weakness or frailty.

Here's how Yoga therapy heals you.

34 Recreation 42

Health & Wellness

56 Notable 58 Bridge 60 Golf 62

Contact List

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THE GLENCOE CLUB PR ESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Take a Look Around OUR MISSION Creating extraordinary experiences for the communities we serve: the members, the employees, our neighbours and society.

OUR VALUES • Service • Excellence • Respect • Trust • Communication • Safety • Continuous Improvement

The Glencoe Club 636 - 29 Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2S 0P1 p: 403-243-2506 f: 403-287-2673 Court Bookings Only: 403-243-7342 glencoe.org info@glencoe.org glencoejobs.org

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I’ve received many positive comments regarding our new Glencoe Life magazine and hope you continue to enjoy it.

Many changes have taken place since the last Glencoe Life three months ago: • The Curling Lounge We now have enough round tables to seat 16 teams in the lounge, we’ve updated the viewing seats, and we’ve added fireplaces at both ends of the lounge. The only remaining item is the installation of additional lighting.

• Summer use of the Curling ice Fitness studios 1 and 2 were relocated here temporarily while the actual studios were being renovated. Two pickleball courts were installed and space was created for the summer day camps. It’s been gratifying to see this space so actively used while the ice is out.

• Fitness Studios 1 & 2, washrooms and stairwell This area is being renovated to bring it up to the standards of the renovated Fitness area. Studio 2 (which used to hold the spin bikes) is having its portable wall removed, rejoining it with the studio behind. The refurbishment is 80% complete at press time.

• The Lido This outdoor pool deck food service area is now complete except for the large serving window which is to be installed shortly.

• Family/Accessible Change Area This area, opened in mid-August, is a much larger and significantly enhanced version of what we offered in the past. (See Greg Lundmark’s CEO message for details).

• Flex Room This area was part of the former Boys’ Locker Room, located across the hall from Badminton and Skating. It will be used for ad-hoc meetings, event registration, drop-in Bridge, etc.

• Tennis Courts 5 & 6 The addition of a temporary air conditioning unit helped with the summer heat – whew! As described in previous messages, we will review the feasibility of adding air conditioning to courts 1 to 4 once we enhance the building envelope and insulation around these courts.

• Golf Simulators Work has begun to add two golf simulators to the area that had been the golf office beside Tennis Courts 5 and 6. This project should be completed later in the fall.

These will be used for fun and instruction.

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The members I’ve spoken with are thrilled with the new facilities the Club has opened this year. We’ve seen new squash courts, a racquets lounge, a much enhanced Fitness Centre, a climbing wall, kids’ play area, outdoor hot tub and a “resort feel” pool deck – all this without adding more members or going into debt! You will recall that to start this renovation project, we asked the members to approve a resolution to borrow up to $7 million but ultimately the Club didn’t need any of this! With a busier Club, sales are up in many areas especially Food & Beverage and personal fitness training / sports instruction.

By the time you read this, almost all of our $22 million renovation project will be complete, on time and on budget. What remains is the creation of the Wellness Centre in the area formerly occupied by the Girls’ Locker Room, the area most recently serving as the temporary Family/ Accessible change room. Greg’s CEO message will provide details. This project should be finished before the end of the year.

I’ve mentioned that we didn’t go into debt on our renovation project.

Here’s some more great news: The Club is earning more cash now, so at some future date we’ll renovate our Food & Beverage facilities, enhance our kitchens and update our various venues. A master plan has been initiated and a restaurant architectural firm has been engaged.

This will be my last Glencoe Life President’s Message although I still have one more year to serve on the Board as a Director.

It has been my privilege and pleasure to work with the Board and members as President.

Members have asked me about parking.

1) The new indoor parking structure is for members, not staff (unless there is no parking available). If you’re on staff and also a member and you’re coming to the Club for non-work purposes, you can park in the member areas.

2) The number of accessible parking spots is enforced by the city. Even if there are no other parking spots, you can’t park there without a sticker.

3) The height restriction on the upper west parking lot is mandated to limit the weight of vehicles keeping them within the structure’s capacity and won’t be changed. A

Al Chapman President The Glencoe Club

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THE GLENCOE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB PR ESIDENT’S MESSAGE

"Every month I am spending some time 'working' different jobs at the Club to give members some idea of what it takes to make the Club tick."

BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Glencoe Club President: Al Chapman Vice-President: Marguerite Paulsen The Glencoe Gofl & Country Club President: Len Johnson Vice-President: Cara Bonney Barr Directors: Kendy Bentley Chris Davis Joanne Hruska Ron Newman Susan Schulli Barbara Widdowson Bryan Wright

The Glencoe Golf & Country Club 31002 Elbow River Drive SW Calgary, AB T3Z 2T8 p: 403-242-4019 f: 403-246-7331 Golf Shop: 403-571-0055 golf@glencoe.org

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e are entering the home stretch for the 2016 season and desperately hoping for a prolonged period of dry weather. The Club got off to a great start this year, but several weeks of almost daily torrential downpours really cut into the rounds of golf played at the Club during July and August. The one benefit? The Forest greens are now very receptive to incoming golf balls!

With the season winding down, I thought it might be of interest to advise of some changes that are planned to occur (pending Board budget approval) prior to the advent of the 2017 season. Firstly, the wet areas of the Men’s and Women’s locker rooms and the remainder of the Clubhouse washrooms are going to receive much needed facelifts and reconfigurations. There have been no changes to these areas in the 30 years since the Clubhouse was built, so I am sure we will all be pleased to see this happen. Also, at the Practice Facility, the main hitting area will be extended to the Teaching Building, providing several more hitting locations. This will be accomplished by removing the sand trap and trees at the south end of the hitting area. The area behind the putting/chipping green near the Teaching Building is going to have the trees removed so that we can make the area more closely resemble some of the green sites encountered on The Forest.

View From the Inside: Every month I am spending some time “working” different jobs at the Club to give members some idea of what it takes to make the Club tick. This month I got a tour of our Food and Beverage facilities and spent a night helping serve to the g.l.e.e. Ladies at their annual windup dinner.

I learned many interesting things in the course of both working for the one night and getting the tour of the facilities. Firstly, it struck me that there are a couple of “features” of our Food & Beverage operations which make it challenging for the staff to deliver the level of service that we both receive and expect. I counted 50 paces (100 round trip) from the Bar area to the food pickup area in the kitchen. This is a far greater distance than would exist in most commercial facilities. It adds considerably to the time required to get food from the kitchen to the table and is compounded by the fact that there is no easy way to know if orders are ready, which requires servers to keep going back to see when orders are up. Jana-Lyn Fairbairn and her team are looking into ways to resolve this, which will make the great service we already get even better.

Something else I found somewhat surprising is that the level of member feedback is quite low. At the beginning of this season there were 10-12 comment cards per week, most of them related to the menu, which was changed as a consequence. Now the number is about half that. I can assure you that the staff looks at and considers each and every card that is submitted and it is an excellent way to get some input as to how to improve the quality of our service or even just to say thanks.

Food & Beverage operations is a constant topic of discussion at our Board meetings as it is a large part of the member experience at our Clubs. Something I know from my time on the Board and confirmed in my discussion with Jana-Lyn is that there is constant comparison of prices between us and commercial establishments such as, say, Earls.

THE GLENCOE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB PR ESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Our goal – and I believe this is the case in real life – is to be price competitive for similar items. Beyond that, however, the overarching goal is to provide an experience that transcends that of a commercial establishment through the building of relationships between the members and the staff, which would never occur elsewhere. I know from my own point of view, these relationships are the things that make the Glencoe Clubs stand out.

We employ over 70 people in the full scope of the Food & Beverage operations at the Golf Club, taking into account all the outlets including the three carts that zoom around provide refreshment on the course. Other factoids: Year to date, we have sold over 30,000 pints of beer in the Clubhouse, over 3,500 beers from the beverage carts, about 5,000 build your own sandwiches and almost 1,000 orders of wings. That’s a lot of chickens!

Finally, while I have one more newsletter to go, this might be my last "View from the Inside." My goal at the outset was to provide some insight into how much work goes into getting the course operational every day.

I personally have learned a huge amount and I hope I have been able to pass some of this on. I want to thank all the staff members who participated eagerly in this experiment. A

I have a new appreciation for how much all the staff members strive to provide a great experience for us as members.

Len Johnson President The Glencoe Golf & Country Club

MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Natasha Sawatsky, CMP

Marketing & Membership Director 403-240-7395 • nsawatsky@glencoe.org

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S MESSAGE

Another Busy Season

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t’s hard to believe the summer season is coming to an end. In good Calgary-style, the summer weather followed unusual patterns with hot temperatures in May and June and rain in July and August. Hopefully we’ll have a dry fall! Despite the weather the Club has been very busy, especially with enjoyment of our new “resort like” outdoor pool area. When the sun was shining the pool was very busy as well as the new Lido pool side food service area and the West Patio.

Phase 1 & 2 Construction/ Expansion project update The wet summer has resulted in some delay to the final completion of Phase 1, the slope restoration and landscaping of the City of Calgary Parks lands west of the parking ramp. The Club temporarily leased this land to allow access to the construction site. Weather permitting, this work should be completed in early fall.

Phase 2 construction is going well, with the opening of the new Family/Accessible Locker Room on August 15. The locker room is open to all members and designed as an accessible, inclusive, gender neutral locker and washroom facility. Ideal for young families, there are four private shower rooms and four private change rooms complete with baby change tables and secure seating for young siblings. For those members with accessibility restraints there are two private wheelchair accessible shower/change rooms and an accessible W/C. The space also includes five private W/C and two bright, accessible vanity areas, one with sinks and the other just with mirrors. There are also a number of lockers available for day use with some available for rental to those members with accessibility limitations. Please contact membership@glencoe.org for locker information.

Adjacent to the new locker room, a new Flex Room has also recently opened. This room is a flexible space to be used for such things as meetings, programs, dryland training, tournament headquarters and is also designed to accommodate casual use for activities such a playing Bridge.

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Construction is now underway to convert the old Girls' Locker Room into the new Wellness Centre. The Wellness Centre will feature six treatment rooms and a reception waiting area. The Club’s massage service will move to this area and there is a plan to also provide chiropractic service upon opening.

In time, the treatment rooms will also be used for other wellness and lifestyle treatment services.

The opening of the Wellness Centre in November will mark the full completion of the construction/ expansion project that the members voted on in 2103 on schedule and still projected to be under budget.

Outside of the main construction plan, two other significant projects are also in the works. The Fitness Studios are being fully redeveloped to build two new studios. One is a general purpose aerobics studio and the other is being converted to a cycle experience studio.

This area has been designed as a dedicated spin studio that will immerse participants in an innovative, motivational, audio visual experience while working out.

Just in time for the end of the outdoor golf season the new Golf Centre will open. The area where the old Golf Shop was located has been converted to house two golf simulators for indoor play.

Members will be able to book tee times for a small green fee or book a small function. The golf teaching area and practice area will remain in the same location.

In the Tennis Courts, our new Tennis Director, Dietmar Rautenbach, has restructured the professional team with the addition of a new Junior Development Coach which will allow for Dietmar to focus his duties more on his Head Professional role.

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I hope everyone is settling into routine and will enjoy the Club over the fall and winter.

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PA R T I E S In the Skating scene, our new Skating Director, Scott Davis, was hired in the summer. Scott brings an in-depth knowledge of competition experience, program development and background as a Skating Director. Scott is a former Olympian, two-time US National Champion and an NCCP level 3 coach with Olympic coaching experience. Scott’s previous role was Skating Director at Calalta Figure Skating Club where he successfully developed one of the strongest skating programs in Calgary.

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As always please feel free to contract me directly if you have any comments or questions at glundmark@glencoe.org. A

Greg Lundmark, CCM, CCE Chief Executive Officer

Prime dates and rooms are still available for your Christmas parties, including the Ballroom.

Contact Charlene Davies 403-287-4161 cdavies@glencoe.org Fitness Studio

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MEMBER SHIP

Membership Cards

» New Members

As the majority of our members consider security a top priority, we ask for your continued cooperation in scanning your personal membership card or fob during each visit to the Club.

Please note that Junior members eight to 17 years are not able to charge without their valid membership card. If you need a new membership card or fob, please see the Sports Office staff. Members under eight years of age need to be supervised by an adult while in the Club.

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New Security Access Barriers Our new barriers located at the Sports Entrance and Reception Desk require members eight years of age and older to swipe their personal membership card or fob on top of the right pedestal to enter the glass gates. Members do not need to swipe their membership card or fob when exiting the Reception gates.

Membership Database Please ensure we have your current email, mailing address, birthdate and correct phone numbers in our membership database. Kindly forward any changes to membership@glencoe.org Changes to dependents, spouse or membership status can also be sent to this address. Please include your name and account number.

Questions about your account?

In order for us to best respond to your account inquiries, please direct your specific questions to the following staff members: • Membership Leigh Gerard: 403-287-4104 Ann Trussell: 403-287-4132 membership@glencoe.org • Accounts Receivable Suzanne Sourisack: 403-287-4135 Food & Beverage/Retail/Payment Queries • Massage & Sports Connie Dunham: 403-287-4113 cdunham@glencoe.org • Physiotherapy Karin Thompson: 403-287-4179 kthompson@glencoe.org • Fitness Ken Clarke: 403-287-4168 kclarke@glencoe.org

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Amin Lalani Beata Komierowski Brenda Binder Darwin Barthalemy Douglas Humphreys Eric Watson Geoffrey Gotto Georgios Androulidauis Guy Jarvis Gwendolen Hall Jaime Arias Velez Jeannette Bond Julie Berdin Karli Matthison Kelsey Finch Kirsten Richter Kyle Doenz Mark Christensen Michael Collens Paul Hill Peter Stephens Phoebe Deets Raj Kapoor Scott Barron Scott Sanborn Skye McLean Stephen Cheuk Timothy Hogan

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Anne C. Arnold Arlene Heather Finney Barbara Lee Charles English D.M. Folinsbee Donald T. Kenney Frances E. Jukes Gerald Boisjolie Gerald Pittman Grace L. Morrisroe Helen Aydin James A.S. Gibson James F. Schmierer Jean B. Hill Joseph H. Mayerchak Kent E. Beegan Melvin Shannon Nancy Andrew Patricia O'Connell Patrick J. Toole Terry M. Healy Therese M. Lebel Thomas J. Walsh William John Love

MEMBER SHIP

The Glencoe Club Guest Policies Members 18 years and older have the privilege of introducing Sports or Social Guests with access to these facilities.

SPORTS GUEST Venue Access • All Sports Facilities • Showers • Steam Room • Locker Rooms • Massage • Outdoor Pool Deck • Childcare

Rule 3 - HOUSE MEMBERSHIP A House Member may use all Food & Beverage facilities and services (Pro Shop, Physiotherapy, Childcare and Massage), host social functions, use all observation areas except the outdoor pool deck, have unlimited use of curling, bowling and skating and may participate in activities as designated by the Board of Directors.

They may also use the sports facilities once per month by registering at the Sports Office.

House Juniors are entitled to the same privileges as a son or daughter of an Active member, with the exception of a 48 hour delay in program registration.

Fees • Junior - Day Pass $10 / Week Pass* $40 • Adult - Day Pass $16 / Week Pass* $64 *Week Passes are intended for out-of-town guests (100 km+ out of Calgary) only. They are valid for seven (7) consecutive days.

Dress Code • Racquet Sports: “All White” dress code.

• Shinny: Helmets are required for all players under the age of 18.

• Fitness: Clothing with no profanity.

SOCIAL GUEST Venue Access • Glen Harvest Café • Grille Room • Sports Lounge/Pub • West Patio • Social Functions

A CLUB TO SUPPORT MEMBERS IN THEIR BUSINESS ENDEAVOURS • Open to all members • Held second Wednesday of each month • Space is limited Sign up at Main Reception or call 403-243-2506

Breakfast or lunch meetings.

Fees No Charge for Club Access.

All dining facilities accept Visa, MasterCard, Interac and Cash.

Dress Code • Grille Room Business casual or dressed-up denim.

• West Patio Shoes and cover-up. No swimsuits.

JUNIORS All juniors, under 18, wanting to sign in a guest, must have permission from an adult member on their account. For both social or sport activities, a guest fee is required if the adult member is not in the Club with them.

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MEMBERSHIP DATABASE Please ensure we have your current email, mailing address, correct phone numbers and birthdate in our membership database.

Kindly forward any changes to membership@glencoe.org Changes to dependents, spouse or membership status can also be sent to this address. Please include your name and account number.

For your convenience, The Glencoe Club provides an unsecured Wi-Fi connection in the Main Lobby, Skating Lounge, Curling Lounge, Sports Lounge, Glen Harvest Café, Alcove, the Board Room, Ballroom, West Room, Fitness & Physio, Tennis, Squash, Climbing Area and Flex Room West. Wired connections on the same guest line are also available in the Ballroom and West Room.

GUEST WIRELESS WI-FI

SIGN UP FOR AUTO PAYMENT

Tired of writing a cheque or calling in to pay your bill?

We can help!

Sign up for Auto Payment from either your personal banking or credit card.

To sign up for Auto Payment simply contact Accounts Receivable at glencoear@glencoe.org or 403-287-4135.

Payments are processed on the 25th of the month.

If the 25th falls on a weekend, the payments will be processed on the Friday prior.

Your feedback helps make Glencoe Life better!

Thank you!

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We sincerely appreciate the time you’ve taken to provide your feedback. Please keep telling us how you’re enjoying our coverage of Glencoe Club people, accomplishments and events at glencoe.org

TO CONNECT Using Windows or Apple “wireless network connection” utility, browse for the SSID “wireless, wireless 1 or glencoe guest”. Your PC may warn you that this is not a secured wireless connection. If you agree to the connection terms, continue to connect. If your PC uses proprietary wireless network utilities, please follow the manufacturer’s instructions for “scanning for a new wireless connection.”

Shaw Open is now available throughout our Club!

Members, Guests and Staff will need to be Shaw customers before they can access this connection. When you browse available Wi-Fi connections, you will see “ShawOpen”. You will need to log in with your Shaw email (minus the @shaw.ca) and your email password. Once connected, Shaw can remember up to ten of your devices so you will not have to repeat the login steps if you choose to have it saved.

TROUBLESHOOTING If you are unable to browse the Internet, first determine if you have a connection to the Wi-Fi Access Points. In Windows there is a wireless icon by the clock. You can click this icon to see the wireless status and to rescan for available SSIDs. On an Apple PC, the wireless icon is located on the top right. Like Windows you can click this icon for wireless status. Please be aware that your PC may also have a switch on it, to turn off the internal wireless network card. Be sure the switch is on. If your PC shows a strong wireless connection but you are still unable to browse the Web, please advise reception, as there may be a problem with the host provider.

MEMBER SHIP

The Glencoe Club is currently affiliated with over 80 clubs worldwide. Our affiliated clubs have varied policies with respect to access to their clubs: signing privileges, guest regulations, etc.

Many, but not all, require a letter of introduction signed

by Glencoe management.

Some affiliated clubs are able to provide accommodation.

Some require payment of any charges before departure, while others will bill any charges through your Glencoe account. It is quite important that Glencoe members check with the Club office before departure to avoid any embarrassment.

There is an administrative fee equivalent to 3% on all charges that are made at other clubs where there are affiliate charging privileges. Any charges from International affiliated clubs must be paid at the time of service.

PLEASE NOTE: You require a letter of introduction before visiting any affiliated club. An up-to-date membership card is required for all affiliated clubs. ccounts must be paid A prior to departure ■ Accommodation ●

For more information, please call Membership: 403-287-4104 or 403-287-4132 Please send your feedback on reciprocal club visits to: membership@glencoe.org A digital brochure with links to the various clubs is available to download from glencoe.org

AFRICA Cape Town: Kelvin Grove Club Johannesburg: The Wanderers Club

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ARGENTINA Buenos Aires: The Hurlingham Club AUSTRALIA Melbourne: Royal Automobile Club of Victoria Sydney: City Tattersalls Club New South Wales Leagues’ Club BELGIUM Brussels: International Club Chateau Sainte-Anne (Accommodation at Hotel Astoria)

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BRUNEI Darussalam: Royal Brunei Yacht Club CANADA ALBERTA Edmonton: Derrick Golf & Winter Club Royal Glenora Club BRITISH COLUMBIA Pitt Meadows: Swan-e-set Bay Country Club Vancouver: Arbutus Club Hollyburn Country Club Jericho Tennis Club Terminal City Club Vancouver Lawn Tennis & Badminton Club Victoria: Union Club of British Columbia MANITOBA Winnipeg: Winnipeg Squash & Racquet Club Winnipeg Winter Club NOVA SCOTIA Halifax: Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron ONTARIO London: The London Club Oakville: The Oakville Club Ottawa: Ottawa Athletic Club Toronto: Adelaide Club The Badminton & Racquet Club The Boulevard Club The Cambridge Club The Granite Club The Royal Canadian Yacht Club Toronto Athletic Club Toronto Cricket, Skating & Curling Club Toronto Lawn Tennis Club The University Club QUEBEC Montreal: Club Sportif MAA Club Atwater Mount Royal Tennis Club SASKATCHEWAN Saskatoon: The Saskatoon Club

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CHINA Beijing: American Club ●■ Hong Kong: Hong Kong Football Club ● Kowloon Cricket Club ● LRC ● Shanghai: The Shanghai International Tennis Centre Club ENGLAND London: Army & Navy Club City University Club The Hurlingham Club The Lansdowne Club Royal Overseas League The St. James’s Hotel & Club

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INDIA Kolkate: Space Circle Clubs & Resorts Pvt. Ltd The Circle Club The Spring Club Maharashtra: PYC Hindu Gymkhana

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INDONESIA Jakarta: Mercantile Athletic Club

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IRELAND Dublin: Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club

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JAPAN Kobe Club (Accommodation Hotel Tor Road) Tokyo American Club

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MALAYSIA Raintree Club of Kuala Lumpur

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PHILIPPINES Baguio Country Club The Manila Club

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SCOTLAND Edinburgh: Royal Overseas League

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THAILAND The British Club Bangkok UNITED STATES ALASKA Anchorage: Petroleum Club of Anchorage CALIFORNIA Berkeley: Faculty Club of Berkeley Los Angeles: California Yacht Club The Los Angeles Athletic Club Riviera Tennis Club San Francisco: Marines’ Memorial Club & Hotel University Club of San Francisco COLORADO Denver: Denver Athletic Club ILLINOIS Chicago: University Club of Chicago MICHIGAN Detroit: Detroit Athletic Club West Bloomfield: Knollwood Country Club MINNESOTA Saint Paul: University Club of Saint Paul MINNEAPOLIS: Women’s Club of Minneapolis NEW YORK Rochester: Genesee Valley Club OHIO Canton: Glenmoor Country Club Cincinnati: Cincinnati Athletic Club OREGON Eugene: Downtown Athletic Club Portland: Multnomah Athletic Club WASHINGTON Bellevue Club Seattle: Washington Athletic Club Spokane: Spokane Club WASHINGTON, D.C. The University Club of Washington

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AFFILIATED CLUB FEATURE

WASHINGTON ATHLETIC CLUB 1325 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, United States p: +1 206-622-7900 innreservations@wac.net www.wac.net Location In the heart of downtown Seattle on Sixth Avenue, between Union and University streets. Within walking distance of the Convention Center, Pioneer Square, Pike Place Market, the Seattle Aquarium, the Seattle Art Museum, the Theater District, all major downtown retailers, the light rail, monorail, trolley and bus lines.

Sea-Tac Airport is a 20-minute drive.

Inn Accommodations 109 Rooms, 7 suites.

Food & Beverage Torchy’s (an upscale dining experience); Torchy’s Bar (Club’s wine bar and cocktail lounge); Hagerty’s Sports Bar (full bar and food-service lounge); 8th Floor Sports Café (casual café).

Athletics Coed Fitness Center (4th Floor) offers a variety of state-of-the-art cardiovascular and weight-training equipment designed to meet all of your fitness needs.

Dress Code The WAC is a bustling multiuse club. At a minimum, clean and modest attire without holes is expected.

But there are location-based specifics to dressing appropriately. Brush up on the basics and you will be dapper clubwide.

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Stay at the WAC

Seattle is spectacular - and the Washington Athletic Club (WAC) stands at the heart of the city.

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nown for its superb downtown location and breadth of activities, the Club delivers everything from family fun to personal solitude, all just a few blocks from Pike Place Market and your Puget Sound experience.

The Club Programs team has the best tickets to the best shows in Seattle. They also put on fun events throughout the year. Be sure to stop by the concierge desk during your stay or email concierge@ wac.net ahead of time.

The 109-room Inn at the WAC rises 21 stories over the corner of Sixth and Union. Right across the street is Union Square, the business center of the US Pacific Northwest.

The WAC is a 5 Star Platinum Club. It consistently ranks among the best private city athletic clubs in North America. Its 109 guest rooms, including seven suites, all feature in-room Keurig coffee, Aromatherapy Associates amenities, terry cloth robes and slim, high-definition TVs. There’s also complimentary Wi-Fi in every room and around the Clubhouse. Enjoy the Club’s indoor heated pool, indoor running track and basketball court as well as its racquetball, handball and squash courts. Tanning and day locker services are also available.

Three WAC fitness departments, Women’s, Men’s and Coed fitness, offer top-of-the-line cardio equipment and free-weights as well as saunas, steam rooms, and whirlpools. Extensive fitness classes are also available.

For formal dining and casual eats there are three restaurants: Torchy’s, Hagerty’s Sports Bar and the Sports Café, each offering seasonal dishes and American classics. You’ll find full-service bars at Torchy’s and Hagerty’s as well as beer and wine at the Sports Café.

You can also order from the WAC room service menu.

If you’re a Glencoe Club member visiting Seattle any time soon, it really doesn’t make sense to stay anywhere other than the Washington Athletic Club (WAC). A

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WASHINGTON ATHLETIC CLUB Insider reviews

I had the pleasure of attending a conference at the Washington Athletic Club (WAC) this July and thoroughly enjoyed the facilities. This reciprocal club goes out of their way to make you feel comfortable and at home even to the extent of sending an email prior to my stay to welcome me and to see if I had any special needs before I arrived (such as type of pillow I like and if I would like to pre book a massage or spa service).

Being a reciprocal club, we get special pricing and the rates were significantly better than those in the area during this high peak booking time (could be related to the conference as well however).

The Washington Athletic Club is located in downtown Seattle, just walking distance from the Pike Street Market. There are interesting walking tours and it’s in the heart of fantastic shopping. The rooms have all been renovated but maintain the historic feeling that a club of this era is able to provide. Not only are the hotel rooms clean, comfortable and a good size but the fitness facilities are excellent. As a guest, you have access to a spectacular pool with large arched windows, multiple squash, handball and racquet courts, gymnasium and fitness centers but also excellent fitness, pilates and yoga classes. All the food I had was of very high quality and they had a nice pub for drinks at the end of a busy day. It was a pleasure to stay at a place that I felt was a piece of home and strives to take care of all your needs.

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The WAC (Washington Athletic Club) is a one-of-akind type private Club. Their location is excellent just blocks from Pacific Center and the downtown core, not to mention the fantastic restaurant selections on the pier. The staff and facilities make you feel relaxed and as if it was a home-away-from-home. I have nothing but fantastic things to say about my stay at the WAC, besides the fact that I didn't want to leave. I would definitely recommend if you are in the Seattle area.

Make this your number one priority whether looking for accommodations or just for a quick workout.

Chris J.

We welcome your reviews!

Please send your feedback on reciprocal club visits to: membership@glencoe.org

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FOOD & BEVERAGE

Cooking Sous-vide

by Jordan Cameron

Jordan Cameron Sous Chef 403-287-4150 jcameron@glencoe.org

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ous-vide (French for under vacuum) has become a common term on many menus and may not be familiar to most people.

Although the technique has been used in professional kitchens since the 70s, it has really gained popularity in the last decade and is becoming more accessible for use by the home cook. In general, Sous-vide refers to food that is packed in a vacuum bag or tightly plastic wrapped and cooked in a temperature controlled water bath.

The most common way of controlling the temperature is with an immersion circulator.

Immersion circulators were initially designed for laboratory work where precise temperature control was needed, up to 1/10°C. Cooks began buying

Cooking a whole egg in a water bath for 30 minutes provides a vivid illustration of the potential of Sous-vide. Egg yolks and whites contain many different types of protein and each one sets at a slightly different temperature. Changing the water temperature by a single degree can significantly alter the texture of the egg.

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these circulators for their own experiments and started to achieve results that weren’t possible with conventional kitchen equipment.

Sous-vide also offers advantages for cooking tougher cuts of meat at a much lower and slower temperature than a typical braise. 24 and 48-hour cooking times are not uncommon for lamb shanks or beef short ribs. 60°C is hot enough to break down the connective tissue that makes these cuts tough and yet low enough to avoid forcing moisture out of the meat and making it taste dry. It’s possible to cook a short rib for two days and still serve it at medium!

Because there is no vapour or aroma escaping during the cooking process, all the flavour stays in the food. Garden fresh vegetables, such as carrots, cooked with just a bit of butter or olive oil and salt will take on an incredibly intense flavour. It's also possible to hold a piece of cooked meat or fish at the proper doneness, until it is needed, for 30 minutes or more. The food will stay hot and not overcook.

Like any other technique or piece of equipment there are drawbacks, particularly if it’s used improperly. For the avid foodie, cooking Sous-vide can feel sterile or clinical. It clearly takes more skill to grill a steak to medium rare than to set a thermostat to 54°C and drop in a bag. The lack of aroma, while advantageous in regards to flavour, may cause your guests to wonder if you have even started dinner yet. Green vegetables typically don’t fare well with slow cooking and will turn bitter and olive coloured.

It is also important to make sure the food is handled safely as some bacteria thrive in the oxygen deprived environment Sous-vide creates. Only pristinely fresh ingredients should be used and cooking for more than an hour below 60°C is not recommended. Once the food is cooked, it should be used immediately or chilled in ice water and stored under refrigeration.

In the last few years, many different equipment options have become available to the home cook. Some of the most popular include the Anova Precision Cooker ($440, amazon. ca), Polyscience Creative Series Immersion Circulator ($936, amazon.ca) and the Sous-vide Supreme Water Oven ($470, amazon.ca). They can be used with any pot or heatproof plastic container and will effectively heat 10-20 litres of water. Small vacuum sealers are now available almost anywhere that kitchen appliances are sold.

One of the barriers to home cooks experimenting with Sous-vide is the initial investment required. While the cost of precision cookers can be quite steep, there are ways to mimic the technique using items you would find in most home kitchens.

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The grilled steak on the right has a bullseye of increasing doneness moving out from the center, from medium-rare to well done.

This allows the opportunity to experiment and see if the investment would be worthwhile for you. You can achieve nearly the same results as a precision cooker using a heavy pot, a well-calibrated meat thermometer and a watchful eye. Gradually adjusting the heat and adding ice cubes as necessary to cool can maintain the temperature within a couple degrees of the target.

Our own Matthew Liesemer used this approach to bring home gold medals from Hong Kong and Singapore the last two years. The competition rules did not allow for circulators or vacuum pack machines. Both a lamb loin and halibut roulade were wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and cooked in a carefully temperature controlled pot. Each was presented as the centerpiece of the gold medal winning dishes. A

Kosher Salt Cracked Black Pepper Garlic Cloves Sprig Rosemary or Thyme Butter or Olive Oil

Set the circulator or maintain a pot of water at 54ºC. Liberally season the steak with salt and pepper and seal it in a vacuum bag with the garlic, herbs and butter or oil. (Alternately a Ziploc type bag can be used. The more air that is pressed out of the bag the more efficient the cooking process will be.)

Place the meat in the water, making sure it's submerged and the water can move around it freely. After 45 minutes, remove the steak and allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes. Remove the steak from the bag, discarding the remaining liquid along with the garlic and herbs, and blot it with paper towel to dry. Sear the outside of the steak to brown, with either a hot pan and a small mount of oil or on a very hot grill. Cooking for more than one minute per side will keep cooking the inside of the steak beyond medium rare. Serve immediately and enjoy!

This is a proper medium-rare, however, bear in mind that there will be a lot more of the meat at this level of doneness than in a grilled steak. This may be too rare for some and the temperature may need to be set a couple degrees higher or the steak seared for a minute or two longer.

Sous-vide beef striploin with roasted potato, seasonal vegetables and herbs.

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& Beer Hall Featuring Entertainment by

Sunday, October 9 in the Ballroom

Arthur Lapp & The German Knights Band and their amazing variety of Bavarian Folk Music

Adults $34.95++ Children 3-12 $16.95++ 2 & Under FREE Reservations Available 5:30 pm, 6 pm & 6:30 pm Call: 403-243-2506

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 6:30 PM BEER & BRATS | 8:00 PM DANCING

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Reservations Required - please contact reception@glencoe.org or 403-243-2506.

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PAR TY & Arthur Lapp Sunday, October 30 The German Knights Band6:30 pm a glass of sparkling and their variety of Bavarian Folk Music 12:30-3 pmamazing (Class # sp11081) or 4-6:30 pm (Class # sp11082)

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on arrival 7 pm 4-course Dinner

Reservations available with Reception 403-243-2506.

Please note: Service ends and the Club closes for the evening at 10 pm.

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WEEKLY PUB SPECIALS 4 pm - Close September - December MONDAY German Night Schneider Weisse Wheat Beer (500 ml) $7.25++ Brat on a Bun $4.95++ TUESDAY Pizza & Pitchers 3 Topping 10” Pizza $10++ Jug of Domestic Draft (60 oz) $12.25++ WEDNESDAY Wine Night 50% OFF Select Bottles of Wine (750 ml) THURSDAY Wing Night $0.35++/per wing (min. 1 dozen per order & flavour) • Frank’s Red Hot or Medium • Tangy BBQ • Chipotle Mango • Honey Garlic • Salt & Pepper • Dijon Mustard & Honey • Teriyaki • Spicy Teriyaki • Korean Gochujang • Caribbean Jerk FRIDAY Classic Club Cocktails Caesars, Collins, Daiquiri, Margaritas, Mojitos, Manhattans & Old Fashioned (1 1/2 oz) $6++ SATURDAY Indian Buffet Starting October 15, $21.95++ SUNDAY Touchdown! Football Feature $10++ Nachos $10++ Jug of Domestic Draft (60 oz)

GRILLE ROOM HOURS WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY Lunch 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Dinner 5:30 – 9 pm SUNDAY BRUNCH 10:30 am – 12:30 pm SUNDAY DINNER 5:30 pm – 8 pm HOLIDAYS CLOSED

FAMILY PARTIES AG N LEN O I T COE TRADI

Sundays December 4, 11, 18 3 & under $18.50++ 4-12 years $31.95++ 13 & over $39.95++ Children’s Activities: 4 pm at the Badminton Courts Buffet Dinner: 5 pm in the Ballroom Santa Times: 4-6 pm Entertainment: DJ & Friends 6:15 pm PLEASE NOTE: In lieu of a gift, children will receive a SWEET TREAT while visiting with Santa.

We will have a photographer available during your Santa visit and a FAMILY PHOTO will be ready for pick up at the end of the evening.

For your convenience, digital copies will also be available.

In the Spirit of Giving, the Club will be collecting Toys and Food Items to brighten the holiday season for those in need.

Children are encouraged to bring a new unwrapped toy or non-perishable food items.

Donations will be delivered to the Veteran's Food Bank.

Reservations commence Tuesday, November 1 at 9 am in person at the Sports Office or call 403-243-7342.

After November 2 please call main reception at 403-243-2506.

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OCTOBER 2016

CLUB CALENDAR

Wibit Days

Junior Club Tour

Rise, Dine & Climb

Friday, October 7 & 21, 5 - 8 pm / Age: 7 & up

Saturday, October 15, 12 pm

Sunday, October 16 11:45 am - 1:30 pm Age: 7 - 9

Register by October 14, 9 pm.

Join us for some aquatic adventure as you climb, jump and splash your way through the Wibit obstacle course.

Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet Sunday, October 9 In the Ballroom. Reservations available 5:30 pm, 6 pm & 6:30 pm. Call 403-243-2506.

Thanksgiving Monday, October 10 Club open holiday hours.

After School Club October 14, 21 & 28 4 - 5:30 pm / Age: 6 - 8 Looking for a fun and exciting experience for your child after a busy day at school? An hour and a half of stimulating activities, games, puzzles crafts are sure to keep your child entertained.

A small nutritious snack will be thrown in as well to keep their energy going. Each session will be based on a different theme!

Register in GameTime.

Mini Dine & Draw

Business Connect Wednesday, October 12 Open to all members. Sign up via Reception 403-243-2506.

Friday, October 14 5:45 - 7:30 pm / Age: 5 - 7

All squash enthusiasts welcome!

Bratwurst, beverages and meet the Pros.

Halloween is coming and to get in the spirit, the kids will start off with a tasty meal followed by a great drawing lesson with Young Rembrandts. Frankenstein will be re-created as we take a look at shapes, colours, and features that make him perfect for Halloween.

Register in GameTime 12990.

October Crank’d Fest (Fitness Classes)

Youth Climb & Swim Night

October 13 - 15

Friday, October 14 6:30 - 8:45 pm / Age: 7 - 9

Rocktoberfest Drop-in Social Friday, October 14

A full German-fest ride. Join cycling instructors Nicole and Damir in a German-speaking and music extravaganza.

Register in GameTime.

Yamuna® Body Rolling Saturday, October 15 2:30 - 4 pm This technique will give you the knowledge to release muscle tension, increase circulation and improve mobility in a wide range of joints.

Register in GameTime 15348.

See Sports Brochure for more info.

Golf events.

Children can experience the thrill of climbing followed by fun and games in the pool while the parents have a quiet dinner, work out in Fitness, get a massage, or play a game of tennis.

Register in GameTime 12919.

Fall Fashion Show Friday, October 14 7:30 - 9:30 pm Featuring men's, ladies and children's athletic and fashion apparel. Adults only. Proceeds go to Projet Anglel. RSVP to 403-243-2506

Start your Sunday off with a power lunch that will fuel you for your session on the climbing wall.

Register in GameTime 12919.

Intro to Top Rope Climbing Monday, October 17, 7 - 9 pm Develop the skills required to top rope climb independently during drop-in climbing times. This twohour introductory course covers equipment use, etiquette and basic movement techniques. This class can also be arranged as a private or semi-private lesson.

Register in GameTime 12711.

Annual Golf Meeting Wednesday, October 19, 7 pm The Glencoe Ballroom.

Oktoberfest & Beer Hall Friday, October 21 6:30 pm - close All the best parts of traditional German Oktoberfest: oompapa, pretzels, bratwurst and beer! $25++/per person.

Reservations via Reception 403-243-2506.

Get Gorgeous/ Princess Party Friday, October 21, 6 - 7:30 pm / Age: 5 - 7 This spa party includes a takehome deluxe jeweled and feather trimmed tiara as well as some fun, playful princess pampering. While the girls await their spa services they will be kept busy with craft and activities.

Register in GameTime 12927.

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Tween Pizza & Plunge Night Friday, October 21, 6:30 - 8:45 pm / Age: 10 - 13 Enjoy pizza and then go into the outdoor pool for a refreshing dip and slide! There will be no shortage of fun on this Friday night!

Register in GameTime 12926.

Racketlon Friday, October 21 - 23

Hot & Cold Friday, October 28, 6:30 - 8:30 pm / Age: 7 - 9 Children can get their temperatures going as they work up a sweat playing active games and cooling down after at the ice cream bar where they will build their own sundaes.

Register in GameTime 12928.

Friday, October 28, 6 - 9 pm

Intro to Top Rope Climbing

Saturday, October 29

Develop the skills required to top rope climb independently during drop-in climbing times. This two-hour introductory course covers equipment use, etiquette and basic movement techniques.

This class can also be arranged as a private or semi-private lesson.

Register in GameTime 12621.

Halloween Parade October 25 & 31, 9:15-10 am Watch our Preschool kids trick or treating in their halloween costumes around the Club.

Masters Intro to Top Rope Climbing Friday, October 28, 1 - 3 pm / Age: 50 & plus Develop the skills required to top rope climb independently during drop-in climbing times. This twohour introductory course covers equipment use, etiquette and basic movement techniques. This class can also be arranged as a private or semi-private lesson.

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Intro to Top Rope Climbing, October 17, 24 & 28

An incredible dinner with Tinhorn Creek wine, silent and live auctions and dancing to TR3 in the Ballroom. For tickets or sponsorship contact: Alyson Xotta at 403-520-1514 or axotta@bgcc.ab.ca

Halloween Pre-school Party Sunday, October 30, 9:15 - 10:45 am / Age: 3 - 5 A fun-filled afternoon of Halloween games, songs, stories, refreshments and a special craft.

Come dressed in your favourite costume.

Register in GameTime 12901.

Halloween Pre-school Party, October 30

Halloween Party Sunday, October 30 Join us for the annual Glencoe Ghouls Ghastly Halloween Party.

Register before October 27.

Space is limited!

• 12:30-3 pm GameTime 11081 or • 4-6:30 pm GameTime 11082

Dates and events are subject to change.

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NOVEMBER 2016

CLUB CALENDAR

Cinco de Noviembre Latin Dance Class

Family Christmas Party Bookings Monday, November 2, 9 am A Glencoe Tradition. Sundays, December 4, 11, and 18. Children activities, buffet dinner, Santa times and entertainment.

Reservations available at Reception 403-243-2506.

Saturday, November 5 4 - 5 pm Turn up the heat in this fun social dance class through the dance styles of Salsa and Bachata. No dance experience required, come with a partner if you’d like.

Friday, November 18 An opportunity to celebrate our incoming President. Cocktail reception, four-course dinner with accompanying wines and entertainment. Reservations available at Reception 403-243-2506.

After School Club

Wibit Days

Friday, November 18, 4 - 5:30 pm / Age: 6 - 8

Friday, November 4 & 18, 5 - 8 pm / Age: 7 & up Join us for some aquatic adventure as you climb, jump and splash your way through the Wibit obstacle course.

Climb, Dine & Play Friday, November 4 5:30 - 8:30 pm / Age: 7 - 9 Children can experience the thrill of climbing followed by a kid’sstyle dinner and then finishing with fun and games in the studio while the parents have a quiet dinner, work out, get a massage, or play a game of tennis. A great opportunity for the entire family to enjoy a night out!

Register in GameTime 12920.

Yamuna® Body Rolling Saturday, November 5 2:30 - 4 pm

Business Connect Wednesday, November 9 Open to all members. Sign up via Reception 403-243-2506.

Remembrance Day Friday, November 11 Club open holiday hours.

Alberta Jesters Junior Open 2016 November 11 - 13

Project Angel Starts Monday, November 14

This technique will give you the knowledge to release muscle tension, increase circulation and improve mobility in a wide range of joints.

Register in GameTime 15348.

Cinco de Noviembre Saturday, November 5 5 pm - close Mezcal and tequila tasting party in the Pub.

See Sports Brochure for more info.

President's Ball

Golf events.

Please check the Skating hall for more details.

Intro to Top Rope Climbing Monday, November 14, 7 - 9 pm Develop the skills required to top rope climb independently during drop-in climbing times. This two-hour introductory course covers equipment use, etiquette and basic movement techniques.

This class can also be arranged as a private or semi-private lesson.

Register in GameTime 12712.

An hour and a half of stimulating activities, games, puzzles crafts are sure to keep your child entertained; a small nutritious snack will be provided to keep their energy going. Each session will be based on a different theme!

Register in GameTime 12949.

Eat, Play & Have Fun Friday, November 18, 6:30 - 8:30 pm / Age: 7 - 9 A fun night with kid’s-style dinner followed by active games in the studio while the parents have a quiet dinner, work out, get a massage, or play a game of tennis. A great opportunity for the entire family to enjoy a night out!

Register in GameTime 12942.

Ice Cream / Manicure Party Friday, November 18, 6:30 - 8 pm / Age: 8 - 12 A scrumptious hand soak and hand treatment followed by an application of nail polish with nail art. While the girls await their spa services, they will be making their very own friendship bracelets and will be kept busy with activities.

Register in GameTime 12943.

Masters Intro to Top Rope Climbing

Intro to Top Rope Climbing

Friday, November 18, 1 - 3 pm / Age: 50 & plus

Monday, November 21, 6 - 8 pm / Age: 12 - 17

Develop the skills required to top rope climb independently during drop-in climbing times. This twohour introductory course covers equipment use, etiquette and basic movement techniques. This class can also be arranged as a private or semi-private lesson.

Register in GameTime 12716.

Develop the skills required to top rope climb independently during drop-in climbing times. This two hour introductory course covers equipment use, etiquette and basic movement techniques. This class can also be arranged as a private or semi-private lesson.

Register in GameTime 12622.

Team Tennis Social

American Thanksgiving

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A Team competition where teams are made up of players with various levels. Scoring handicaps and restrictions will create challenges for players of all levels.

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Youth Pizza & Plunge Night Friday, November 25, 6:30 - 8:45 pm / Age: 6 - 9

Squashed Grapes, November 21

Enjoy a dinner of pizza and then go into the outdoor pool for a refreshing dip and slide! There will be no shortage of fun on this Friday night!

Register in GameTime 12944 .

Squashed Grapes Monday, November 21, 7 - 8 pm Ladies only squash with a wine tasting and cheese. For more information contact the Squash office at 403-287-4181 or email squash@glencoe.org Register in GameTime 17888.

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Girls' Day Monday, November 21, 7 - 8 pm / Age: 6 - 13

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Register in GameTime 17888.

Soup of the Day Hot Turkey Sandwich & Pumpkin Pie Adults: $23.95+ Kids: $19.95+

   Glen Harvest Café Turkey Pot Pie & Salad $7.95+ Dates and events are subject to change.

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SPORTS

Get in on Curling!

by Paul Webster

Looking to join a new sport here at The Glencoe Club and not sure which one?

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Home to the 2016 World Men’s Champions, Team Kevin Koe, as well as the 2016 Canadian Women’s Champions, Paul Webster Team Chelsea Carey, you’ll be in great Curling Director hands to learn the game. These two teams 403-287-4123 are part of the National Training Centre pwebster@glencoe.org (NTC) we host here at the Club run by our Curling Director, Paul Webster.

A fantastic benefit of having these athletes train here is they teach you, too! All of our instructors are part of our NTC. Imagine getting taught by them on Thursday and seeing them on TV on Sunday! It’s a reality: World-class curling instruction at The Glencoe Club.

Home to the 2016 World Men’s Champions, Team Kevin Koe, as well as the 2016 Canadian Women’s Champions, Team Chelsea Carey, you’ll be in great hands to learn the game.

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Our most popular program - where the numbers are really growing - is our Getting Started in Curling Program. It runs for six weeks in the fall (October 20 to November 24), Thursdays 6-7:30 pm. There’s room for 32 participants with a maximum 8:1 participant to teacher ratio. This ensures a great introduction to the sport and will give you the confidence to begin in a league. Sign up today in GameTime or email: curling@glencoe.org to register.

What if you want to play in a league?

Do it! We absolutely support any level of play in our leagues.

Sign up as a team or a single and have our Curling Director find you a team. Here’s our league list:

Monday Men’s League

6:30 pm/8:30 pm

Tuesday Ladies’ League

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Tuesday Men’s League

6:30 pm/8:30 pm

Wednesday Ladies’ League 7 pm Thursday Drop-in Ladies’ Doubles League 1 pm Thursday Rec League

6 pm – only 8 teams

Friday Drop-in League

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Friday Mixed League

6:30 pm/8:30 pm

Every league can integrate different levels of play. There’s full team registration and individual registration.

Last year, our socials (included in your league fees) featured entertainment that included dueling pianos, a comedian and dinner theatre.

Plans are already in place to start this year off with a bang!

2015 Stampede Talent Search winner, Christian Hudson, will headline our Lounge Grand Re-Opening on Friday, October 14 and only curlers will be able to get into the party! A

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Meet Scott Davis, the Club’s new Skating Director. Scott comes to us with a degree in Biology, some incredible experience in the Skating industry and a love for The Glencoe Club.

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cott hails from Great Falls, Montana where his mom (a nurse) and his dad (a high school history teacher/football coach) had him involved in sports at an early age.

He participated in a number of different sports but excelled on the ice where he became heavily involved in competitive figure skating.

Excelling may be an understatement. Scott wasted no time working to achieve his goal of representing the United States at the Olympics. In 1990 he was crowned U.S. Junior Champion and in 1993 and ‘94, U.S. Senior Champion. In 1994, he also earned a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team, competing in Lillehammer, Norway.

On top of being an Olympian, Scott is a three-time World Team member and a former member of Champions on Ice and Stars on Ice. While performing in a production of Grease on Ice, Scott met his wife and fellow Glencoe Member Stephie Lariviere. They have a beautiful ten-year-old daughter, Maggie who enjoys squash and gymnastics. When Scott and Stephie are not coaching they’re back in Montana, boating, skiing and relaxing with friends.

Scott is very excited to start at The Glencoe Club. He is inspired by children and their love for the sport of skating. Scott was previously Skating Director at Calalta Figure Skating club where he successfully grew the program to become one of the best in Calgary. He has a wealth of experience teaching a wide variety of skaters from entry level to Olympic competition. The Glencoe Club has been an important part of his life. He looks forward to sharing his skills and experience with the skaters here, giving back to the Club he loves. A

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What’s new in the Skating Department?

Hi, I’d like to introduce myself as the new Skating Director at The Glencoe Club. I’m excited to work with the amazing staff and other Directors in creating a fun, productive and successful environment for all members.

We’ll work together for the betterment of all athletes, running world class programs and keeping skaters learning progressively.

For athletes to improve in any sport, they need to put in the time and stay focused. Skating is no different.

Skate Canada uses a process that follows Sport Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development model. It’s a great resource for parents and young skaters on the path to improved athletic performance. It includes a timeline with ages, required amounts of time training - both on and off the ice - and many other helpful tips on what the average Canadian skater needs to do. Over the next few months, I’m going to help educate Glencoe members on what it takes to become a competitive skater. I’ll draw from my experience as an elite athlete myself and from my work training competitive skaters of all ages and levels over the past 15 years.

Team coaching (being trained by multiple coaches) is the most productive way for skaters to learn. Figure skating is judged within an intricate system. Skaters must now be athletic, artistic, strong, flexible and coordinated. In order to inspire and develop all these positive attributes, coaches must surround themselves with other passionate trainers and coaches who want to see the athletes succeed. The Glencoe Club coaches will work together to ensure that skaters’ needs are met through quality and professional instruction.

Let’s not forget some of the other exciting programs available through the Skating Department: powerskating, adult skating, shinny, general skate and the grassroots program of Canskate/Pre School. We’ll take care of young skaters of all disciplines. I look forward to growing all programs!

I encourage you to check out the new programs and times for the classes in the Skating Department. I also invite you to email me, find me in the Club, or call if you have any questions about the direction or focus of the department.

Look forward to meeting you all!

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SPORTS

Bowling: A sport for all.

A sport for life.

John Pearson, Bowling Director, talks bowling at the Glencoe, from its 1931 two-lane beginnings to video-assisted coaching, 90-year-old champs and bowling for the blind.

From two lanes in 1931 to the beautiful, event-friendly facility we’re fortunate to have today, the Bowling Centre at The Glencoe Club has a storied past and a progressive future.

Today, it’s a place for fun, family and friendship. That got Glencoe Life Magazine primed for a conversation with John Pearson who took us on a trip through the history and features of the Bowling Centre.

Tell us, what’s the story of bowling at the Glencoe?

It was one of the original sports at the Glencoe when the Club opened in 1931. There were two five-pin lanes to begin with and then two more were added in 1948. League play also began in ’48. Play was so popular, the Club added four more lanes in 1957 to bring the number to eight. After the fire of ’62, bowling came back stronger than ever with ten lanes on the second floor of the Club. In 2010, ten-pin was added so either game could be played in the Club. A major renovation took place over the summers of 2012 and 2013, replacing the original wood lanes with synthetic surfaces and improving the layout of the settee area.

Opening of Bowling Centre 1963: Mel Shannon, Percy Timms, Greta Luuk, Gert Luuk, Helen Roche, Lionel Aiken, Roay Liversuch (bowling manager), Roger Banks, Neale Roche, Mr Borland.

Are there leagues?

Absolutely! League play has been around the Club for almost 70 years, and while the times and lifestyles have changed, we still have eight leagues that play throughout the season: Ladies’ Leagues, Men’s Leagues, Open leagues and five and ten-pin leagues. There’s something out there for everyone. We start in mid-September and go through March. We even have a Spring League for those who aren’t quite finished after the winter season is over. Also, note that bowling leagues are available for House Members to participate in. While fun is mandatory and kitschy team uniforms are encouraged, you don’t have to dress like these guys (pictured below). Can you imagine having to wear all white clothing to participate in a sport? Me neither!

Ok, so is it a sport or not?

You bet it’s a sport. Bowling has been in the Olympics on two occasions. And OK, while some of the body-types to win on Tour aren’t all fully toned and taut, many top bowlers – like their curling counterparts – have figured out that the fitter you are, the more you’re going to win. Bowlers of this generation are very much athletes.

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You suggested the headline. What does it mean to you?

There’s an incredible diversity of members who come through the Bowling Centre doors: Kids under the age of two and “kids” in their 90s who still love to bowl! Four generations of families.

New families in the leagues and open bowling. Think you can’t be competitive later in life? Three Club Champions this season were aged 76, 86 and 90!

Also, adaptability and accessibility are at the forefront of sport these days. We’re there. We’re very proud to make bowling available to those with developmental challenges and physical disabilities as well as anyone needing physical rehabilitation and therapy. We work and play with Alzheimer’s patients and people in wheelchairs. I’m participating with coaches in Canada and the U.S. to develop a competitive training program for blind bowlers.

John Pearson

Can we throw a party or host a corporate event in the Bowling Centre?

Yes! The Bowling Centre is perfect for events. We host 350 a year: birthdays, corporate events, school grads, stags and stagettes, wedding receptions and any (good) excuse to get together! The configuration of the seating and serving areas makes it the perfect space for any event from six to 60 people.

Call us and we’ll be happy to chat about the accommodations available to you.

What about regular open bowling?

Yes, it’s available year-round: Sunday through Thursday from noon to 6 pm; Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 11 pm.

Please call to make reservations, especially on weekends.

What about helping people practice and improve their game?

That’s the reason we’re here. We’ll help you along with your five-pin or ten-pin game. On the ten-pin side, the Bowling Guy is a United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Silver-Level Coach (Top 10 in Canada). We can use video to work with you throughout the process and gauge your improvement. We’ll do this while keeping the game fun and enjoyable. A

The Bowling Ball is in Your Lane!

Now that you know a little more from John about The Glencoe Club’s Bowling Centre, why not swing on by for a look? John will be happy to answer your questions and show you around the facility.

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My 2016 Summer Olympics Experience in Rio

by Martin Giuffre

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his past summer from August 6 to 21, I had the honour and privilege of representing Canada in badminton at the Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro. This will remain one of the most amazing experiences of my life and something I'll always remember. From the badminton competition itself to meeting and watching other athletes compete from around the world, I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the games.

The qualification process started two years ago when I phoned my coach Bryan Moody to tell him I wanted to compete for Canada in the Olympics, just as he did back in Sydney 2000. Having just completed my degree from the University of Western Ontario, I knew this would be the perfect timing to attempt qualifying.

It was a long and tough two years of qualifying which took me to over 40 international competitions around the world, and intense training both in Canada and Denmark. Despite having lots of ups and downs, in the end I would qualify at position 35 out of 41, enough to secure my spot and chance to compete for Canada in the Olympics. After having my best training block of the two years leading up to the games, on August 3, I left for Rio de Janeiro.

With the badminton competition commencing on August 11, Women’s Singles player Michelle Li and I had one week to prepare in Rio. Bryan Moody joined me in Rio on August 5 and was critically important in my preparations. During this first week in Rio, a highlight for me was marching in the opening ceremonies with the rest of the Canadian team. One moment that will stick with me for the rest of my life was when the Olympic torch was lit. This was when it truly hit me that I was competing at the Olympics, representing my country. It was a very proud moment for me and a time when I got to reflect on all of the people who helped me get there. I’ll never forget that moment.

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The Rise of RACKETLON The world’s fastest growing sport is right here at the Club.

In the exciting and challenging new game of Racketlon, competitors play ping pong (or table tennis), badminton, squash and tennis against one another. The game started in Scandinavia and is now enjoyed in many other places, like The Glencoe Club.

Racketlon, believe it or not, is the fastest growing sport in the entire world right now, according to popular news media.

Here’s precisely how it’s played: • You compete against an opponent, or another doubles pair, in table tennis, badminton, squash and tennis.

• You play one set in each sport, from the lightest to the heaviest racquet: table tennis, badmionton, squash, tennis.

• Every set goes to 21 points, with two points needed to win a set. In individual team tournaments, sets go to 11 points.

• The winner of a racketlon match is the player or doubles pair who has won the most points in total.

Think you might like it?

Racketlon is fast-paced and demanding and joins triathlon and decathlon as a multi-sport game that thrills audiences and delivers a tough workout – and eye/hand coordination challenge – to competitors.

Try it here!

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As competition got underway, I was placed in pool M with #10 and #58 in the world from Hong Kong and Portugal. Finishing with a record of 1-1, I was disappointed to have not been the player progressing out of the pool, but overall I was happy with my performance. Regardless of winning or losing, it was very special to be competing in front of my family, girlfriend and friends with me in Rio and for those watching back home in Canada.

For the remainder of the games, I tried to take in as much as I could, cheering on other Canadian athletes, sightseeing, spending time with my family and girlfriend and enjoying the Olympic Village.

Meeting and interacting with other athletes from around the world was a major highlight for me and I couldn’t have been more impressed with how everyone handled themselves. Regardless of an athlete’s stature, they fit in like anybody else competing at the Olympics, focused on their taskat-hand, friendly to everyone. This is what made the Olympic Games so special. It had an atmosphere and an energy I don’t think I’ll ever find anywhere else.

Overall, I felt very safe in Rio, both in and out of competition. Brazil and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) did an incredible job ensuring the safety of all athletes, spectators and visitors. There wasn’t one time throughout the games where I felt uncomfortable or vulnerable and I left Rio having had an incredible experience.

It was an amazing journey both leading up to Rio and competing there in front of my country, family, girlfriend, friends and sponsors. I want to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart. It would not have been possible without the help of The Glencoe Club management, The Glencoe Club Badminton Committee and all my personal sponsors. I feel so lucky to have grown up being part of such an amazing Club and community of people, and I’m excited to help and share what I’ve learned with all the upcoming athletes in the Club.

If there’s one thing I took away from my Olympic journey, it’s that you should always go after what you’re passionate about in life and not be afraid to do so, regardless of what others may think or say.

I can guarantee that it will be the most rewarding and satisfying decision you make, and that you’ll be successful. I had some of the best moments of my life competing around the world playing badminton these past two years, and I’ve never been so happy.

I'm very content that I qualified for the Olympics, and I’ll look back on these two years with a big smile for the rest of my life. A

October 21-23, 2016

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Meet the

Athlete

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Faye Stenning Former university track star and Glencoe member, Faye Stenning is taking on the World’s best in obstacle racing.

by Chris Jennings

After her final season in 2012 with the University of Calgary track team, Faye hung up her competitive racing shoes to focus on a supply chain management career. In an effort to keep up a strong work/life balance, though, Faye continued to run recreationally.

Then a boyfriend suggested they enter a weekend Spartan Race in Red Deer. It changed everything for Faye.

Spartan Race bills itself as "the World’s Best Obstacle Race. Period: Gritty. Resilient. Passionate. Spartans aren’t soft. They overcome obstacles. And yes, Spartans burpee. Spartan Race is a sport, community, a philosophy, a training and nutrition program – with daily advice, a podcast, a series of books, an activity for kids, workout gear, a media channel, an NBC Sports series, a digital magazine and a timed obstacle race.”

With her background in long distance track competition at a collegiate level, Faye set out to compete, while having some fun.

After a few races she identified her top female competitors and assessed their talents. She knew that if she trained she could be one of the best. She began to work hard, running trails and tackling obstacles similar to those she had seen on the official course.

Competing in her first World Championships in October 2014, she was disappointed in her 12th place finish then raced the next year and placed 9th at 2015 Worlds. This was a turning point in her Spartan career.

Motivated to be one of the best and prove to herself she could improve on ninth place, Faye quickly rose through the ranks, medaling in 11 of the 12 races in the female category in 2015.

Currently ranked first in the world, based on point standing and second in the USA Championship series, which is a series of races televised by NBC sports network which will end with the World Championships in Lake Tahoe California (her goal is to podium at Worlds). In April 2016 Faye received an invitation to represent the Spartan Pro Team, making her the first Canadian in history to achieve such an accomplishment.

Faye is ecstatic to be able to compete at the top level in the world but says she owes a lot of her success to friends and family as well as her support team: Elite Sports Therapy, Boku Superfood, Yoga Santosha and Reebok.

Ask her what her future looks like in Spartan Racing and she’ll tell you: “Go until I can’t any more.”

Watch for Faye on NBC’s Spartan US Championship series and join her other fans at The Glencoe Club in cheering her on as she takes on the world’s best in obstacle racing. A

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Climbing Conditioning

by Lindsay Kulyk, CSEP-CPT, AMGA-CWI

“On belay, climbing, climb on.”

It’s a short exchange before every climb that means so much between climber and belayer.

For the climber it means “I trust you” and for the belayer it means “I’ll keep you safe.” The first benefit of climbing is developing trust.

There are a lot of physical and psychological benefits that come from rock climbing. Whether you train routinely or are looking to start a routine, climbing is great to include in your fitness program.

Climbing combines power, endurance, flexibility and range of motion in training that uses your own body weight. It engages all distal segments as you gradually work your way up the wall. It activates both agonist and antagonist muscles and other muscle groups along the kinetic chain. Body weight training is considered more functional than exercises where the distal segment is non-weight bearing, as in conventional weight lifting where agonists and synergists are activated (McArdle, Katch, & Katch, 2015).

The development of power comes from dynamic movements on the wall. The endurance benefits stem from sustained climbing on routes. As soon as you’re on the wall, your core engages and with each move, you’re using strength from your quads, calves, biceps and triceps. Each move is full body synergy.

Studies performed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association show that functional training is proven to increase flexibility and range of motion (Baechle & Earle, 2008).

A key gain from climbing regularly is the fast and continual development of grip strength. Building this power transfers to sports such as golf, racquet sports, hockey and lacrosse.

Rock climbing requires a combination of psychological and physical responsiveness.

For those of you distracted while on the treadmill or stepper, climbing can get you zoned back in. When you’re on the wall sequencing your route, your mind is singularly focused.

In the climbing conditioning class, I’ll introduce you to the cardiovascular benefits you can receive while you’re training on the wall.

Climbing allows you to set and achieve short term and long-term goals.

There are a variety of route difficulties that allow you to consistently challenge yourself. Achieving set goals provides you with motivation to keep pushing new boundaries within your fitness journey. This is the beautiful symbolism of starting at the bottom and climbing to the top.

I was introduced to rock climbing in University. It started as a great way to relieve stress between classes. After a few months I noticed physical improvements as well. The mobility in my hips and shoulders increased,

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Photo taken in Heart Creek near Canmore, AB.

I developed flexibility in all aspects, the stability in my core improved and I had noticeable changes to my posture. This contributed to an improvement in functional movement that resulted from my time on the rock, nothing else. Climbing has not ended for me and I’ll stay hooked to this fun, exhilarating and beneficial sport into my future.

If you’re an experienced climber and looking to improve your technique, build power, or increase endurance, the climbing conditioning class will help you train to reach those goals. If you’re new to climbing and looking to cross-train with your current fitness routine, the class adds something new to your current program. If you’re looking to get moving with a new sport, let me introduce you to climbing and show you all the benefits it can bring you physically and psychologically. I hope to see new faces eager to share the love of climbing with me at the next class! A CLASS TIMES: Registered: Drop-in:

Wednesdays, Noon - 1 pm Fridays, Noon - 1 pm

TOKYO2020

by Derek Wilding, Climbing Director

These are exciting times for the sport of climbing! On August 3, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved several new events for the 2020 games and sport climbing was one of five included on the list.

The event will take place over four days and will showcase 40 of the world’s top climbing competitors (20 men and 20 women), each competing in all three climbing disciplines: lead climbing, speed climbing and bouldering.

Medals will be awarded on combined results.

This is a notable change from the current World Cup circuit structure that separates rankings by discipline. It will have a profound effect on athlete training and development leading up to the games. To be on the podium in 2020, athletes will need to be best-in-the-world in lead climbing, speed climbing and bouldering, each requiring a unique skill set.

The inclusion of climbing in the games will heighten public awareness of the sport and improve athlete funding and development in Canada, efforts that Competition Escalade Canada (CEC) have been passionately pursuing for the past several years.

Canadian competitor Sean McColl, who is also the President of the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) Athletes’ Commission, stated that he’s “determined

to make this a great event for all the competitors within our sport and [is] exhilarated to not only strive for the Canadian Olympic team, but a gold medal as well.”

The IFSC had been pushing to get climbing included in the Olympics for several years only to have it passed over in 2013 for the Tokyo Games in 2020. However, a recent change to the Olympic organizational process enabled Tokyo to propose the addition of sports with broad local and international appeal and climbing was again on the list.

IOC President Thomas Bach commented that the inclusion of climbing means “Taking sport to the youth.”

“With the many options that young people have, we cannot expect any more that they will come automatically to us. We have to go to them,” he said.

The recognition of climbing as an Olympic sport signals a perceptual evolution over the past couple of decades from “climbing as a high risk activity” to climbing as a challenging mainstream sport requiring a high level of athleticism, dedication and talent. A GLENCOE LIFE Vol. 1, Issue 3 35

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90-DAY

FOCUS The 90-day focus is an integrative wellness program designed for those members seeking a customized approach to help them achieve and sustain their lifestyle goals.

Through nutrition, exercise, and wellness coaching, participants are provided with the tools and support they need to reach their goals. All it takes is commitment, focus, and 90 days!

Registration is ongoing so that members can register at their convenience. For more information please call Sara Farley at 403-287-4144 ext.586 or email 90days@glencoe.org.

This package offers the following, which we encourage participants to use over a three month period:

90-DAY WEEKLY PACKAGE

$1100 Value: $1960

• MYZone Heart rate belt ($125 value) • 10 training sessions with a Tier 1 trainer ($690 value) • One Initial session with a Registered Dietitian ($150 value) • Two follow-up sessions with a Registered Dietitian ($150 value) • Weekly consultations with a Lifestyle Coach ($420 value) • Bi-weekly Body composition analysis with our Tanita scale ($35 value) • Two follow-up Wellness Assessments; includes Body Composition, VO2, Resting Metabolic Rate, Blood Pressure, and Functional Movement Screen ($290 value) • 10-Class Pass for Drop-in Classes ($100 value) • Food and Exercise Log

Training & Nutrition Program Let us help you with a customized training program to set you up for success.

Foundations for the Future!

A great program for teens and adults alike.

Your teen will learn the fundamentals of nutrition, exercise and wellness to set them up for success in years to come.

Stress Management & Self Focus With the stresses of work and home, focussing on yourself can be challenging. Let us provide the right resources and support so you can reconnect and revitalize.

Better Mobility & Function It is never too late to seize control of your life; a customized lifestyle plan with your own team of support can help you achieve greater vitality.

Trying to lose weight?

With a customized nutrition and exercise program, coupled with metabolic testing and your very own support team, we will assist you to lose the weight and keep it off!

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BEYOND 90 DAYS The Glencoe Club is pleased to present a new program for Members who have completed the 90-Day Focus program and are looking for ongoing support in sustaining the changes they have made to their lifestyle. There are two different streams available, providing participants with the support they feel best suits them.

This package offers the following, which can be used over a three month period:

BI-WEEKLY PACKAGE

$600 Value: $1104

• MYZone Heart rate belt ($125 value) if you didn’t receive one in your original 90-Day Focus package • Six training sessions with a Tier 1 trainer ($414 value) • One follow-up session with a Registered Dietitian ($75 value) • Bi-Weekly consultations with a Lifestyle Coach ($210 value) • Bi-weekly Body composition analysis with our Tanita scale ($35 value) • Wellness Assessment; includes Body Composition, VO2, Resting Metabolic Rate, Blood Pressure, and Functional Movement Screen ($145 value) • 10-Class Pass for Drop-in Classes ($100 value) • Food and Exercise Log

This package offers the following, which can be used over a three month period.

WEEKLY PACKAGE

$1000 Value: $1948

• MYZone Heart rate belt ($125 value) if you didn’t receive one in your original 90-Day Focus package • 12 training sessions with a Tier 1 trainer ($828 value) • Two follow up sessions with a Registered Dietitian ($150 value) • Weekly consultations with a Lifestyle Coach ($420 value) • Bi-weekly Body Composition analysis with our Tanita scale ($35 value) • Two follow up Wellness Assessments; includes Body Composition, VO2, Resting Metabolic Rate, Blood Pressure, and Functional Movement Screen ($290 value) • 10-Class Pass for Drop-in Classes ($100 value) • Food and Exercise Log

All it takes is commitment, focus and 90 days!

Registration is open, allowing participants to register at their own convenience.

To register or for more information, please contact Sara Farley at 403-287-4144 ext. 586 or email 90days@glencoe.org.

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GPP Met-Con

Metabolic Conditioning

by Richard Gibney, BPE, CSCS, NCCP2 Personal Trainer/Strength Conditioning Specialist

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hen I sit down with clients for the first time to discuss putting together a training program, one of the questions I always ask is what obstacles they see getting in the way of their success. The most common answer is time. We live in a very busy world and finding time to exercise amongst all the various tasks of the day can be challenging.

It should therefore come as no surprise that one of the most popular trends in the fitness industry is to get as much work done in as little time as possible. Enter metabolic conditioning.

Metabolic conditioning (“met-con”) is described as a structured sequence of exercises performed at high intensity.

This type of training elicits a very high heart rate response which results in a significant amount of calories burned. One of the unique benefits of met-con training is the after-burn effect, also known as EPOC (excess post-exercise oxygen consumption).

Because met-con is so demanding, the body will continue to burn calories for many hours after the workout is complete as it tries to recover from the work it just performed.

Another benefit of met-con is the endless variety of exercises that can be used. The workouts can be completely equipment free, using only body weight, which makes them ideal to do on vacation or at home. From there they can be made as complicated as you want, using either a small amount of simple equipment or a more complex variety of tools and exercises.

There are a few key principles to creating an effective met-con workout: 1. Work hard. Pushing yourself outside your comfort zone is pivotal to maximizing the training benefits.

2. Choose exercises that give you the most bang for your buck.

Biceps curls will not get your heart rate up as high as squats.

Full-body, large compound movements are the ticket here.

3. Fatigue is the enemy of technique. If you are not very proficient at an exercise, you have no business doing it when you’re tired. Stick to what you know.

4. The sets, reps, and rest periods you choose must be appropriate for the exercises that make up your met-con.

There truly is an endless array of met-con options.

The following workouts are just a small sample of how you can integrate metabolic conditioning into your current exercise routine.

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GPP (General Physical Preparedness) is a term used to describe training methods focused on building general fitness and work capacity. Having sufficient GPP increases your potential to improve your performance in a more specific activity. For example, to perform well in tennis you will need to spend time off-court working on your speed and agility as well as time on-court working on your actual tennis game. Without the prerequisite base level of fitness, you will not be able to tolerate a high volume of tennis-specific training.

If you’ve ever done manual labour, you have experienced GPP training. Moving heavy objects from one place to another taxes your body’s ability to perform large amounts of work involving your entire body. The GPP met-con is typically quantified by time or by a set amount of work to be completed. For the purpose of this workout, time will be the parameter. The workout is performed circuit-style, with a series of exercises completed back-to-back as many times as possible in a specific period of time.

GPP Met-Con Circuit Perform this circuit as many times as possible (with good form) in 12 minutes: 1. Jam Ball Slam: 20 reps (use 14 lb leather medicine ball) 2. TRX Inverted Row: 15 reps (adjust angle to make number of reps possible) 3. Sled Push: Load 2x 45 lb plates. Push the sled 1 lap (turf length, there and back) 4. Farmers Walk: Hold one sandbag in each hand.

Walk full length of the Fitness Centre and back.

Jam Ball Slam

Farmers Walk

Sled Push

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Complexes Complex training is most often credited to Olympic weightlifting legend, Istvan Javorek. The purpose of this style of training is to develop work capacity and muscular endurance. Similar to standard circuit training, complex training involves a series of movements done one after another with little to no rest between movements. The key component of the complex is that it is done with the same piece of equipment throughout the series. This allows the exerciser to move seamlessly from one movement to the next very quickly. Because the goal is to perform a large amount of work, the exercises chosen should involve multiple joints working together. The amount of weight used (load) is determined by the weakest movement in the series and like most forms of metabolic conditioning, is also influenced by the number of reps performed or the length of time spent on each movement.

Core Bag Complex Perform each movement for 15 seconds with no rest between each movement. After completing the entire series, rest two minutes: • Deadlift • Clean Pull • Push-Press • Front Squat • Bent-Over Row • Push-up

Tabatas A Tabata is an interval-based style of training developed by Dr. Izumi Tabata. Tabatas are characterized by eight intervals of 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest. Making the 20-second work period really count is where the benefit is earned (high intensity is the key). The 10-second rest period is intended to be a bit of a reprieve, but not enough to fully recover. By the time you have completed two or three intervals, substantial fatigue will have accumulated. If done correctly, your heart rate should be approaching your maximum as you push through the last couple of intervals. When doing a Tabata, simplicity usually works best; choosing movements that don’t require a lot of skill enables you to focus on effort and intensity.

Battle Rope Tabata Each interval comprises 20 seconds of work, followed by 10 seconds of rest: Interval 1: Double Wave (Chuck Wagon) Interval 2: Alternating Wave (Drummer) Interval 3: High Double Wave (Slams) Interval 4: High Alternating Wave (Cross-Country Skier) Repeat this series twice for a total of eight intervals.

Clean Pull

Bent over Row

Push Press

Front Squat

Push Up

Push Up

Tabatas: Double & Alternating Wave

With the renovation of the Glencoe Fitness Centre complete, our training options have dramatically increased. With more space, more equipment and more freedom to create effective and challenging workouts, the possibilities are endless. A

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CATCH THE BEAT!

Measure your exercise intensity with heart rate monitoring.

by Ken Clarke

G Ken Clarke Fitness Director 403-287-4169 kclarke@glencoe.org

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etting the most out of your exercise sessions means optimizing the time you put into it.

If you lift weights, you can tell when you’re getting the results you want. You keep track of how much weight you lift and how many times you lift it. And you see it on yourself. Then you either maintain the weight and reps or increase them for gains.

With cardiovascular exercise, it’s more difficult to know how “optimized” your workout is, because you can’t see your heart pumping toward better health and you probably aren’t counting the beats.

If you want to determine whether you’re working at an appropriate level while exercising, measuring your heart rate is a great way to start.

When you are active, your heart rate will increase directly in proportion to the intensity of the activity you are performing AND relative to your individual fitness level. Your appropriate intensity will depend on your fitness level, your activity type and your desired outcome.

Two people – same age, weight and gender; one fit, one not – will have very different heart rates doing the same exercise.

The fit person’s heart does not have to work as hard to perform the same amount of work. Heart rate charts based solely on age, weight and gender are inaccurate at best. The fit person might use them to never work hard again, seeing no improvements, while the unfit person might work far beyond his or her current fitness level and collapse, seriously injure themselves or worse. That’s not optimization of time.

Whatever your goals – improve your health, manage your weight or win an athletic competition – you can eliminate guesswork by exercising within a specific, personalized target heart rate zone. There are a number of formulas and methods that estimate that for you. At The Glencoe Club, we use an excellent, new system to determine personal maximum heart rates. We test your personal VO2 with our Cardio Coach metabolic testing system.

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What is VO2 testing?

A VO2 test measures the amount of oxygen your body uses at different exertion levels, while you exercise on a bike or treadmill. This is done as you breathe through a mask during a short workout. The data collected is then used to calculate your personal Target Intensity Zones. These zones will give you the specific target heart rates required for your desired level of intensity, optimizing your workouts and getting results from your training.

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends that cardiovascular exercise be performed at 55% to 90% of one’s maximum heart rate relative to one’s goals and fitness level. Most people who exercise routinely at The Glencoe Club can sustain 65-85% maximal heart rate during a session. Using your Target Intensity Zones from our VO2 tests, you’ll know what your heart rate should be as you do different exercises.

So how do you know your heart rate? How can you tell you’re in your target zone?

Most of the cardiovascular machines in modern fitness facilities like ours have hand contacts to indicate heart rate while you are using the equipment. Some new fitness trackers, like Fit Bit or even the new Apple Watch, claim to measure heart rate from your wrist (although they are truly measuring pulse and there is a difference from actual heart rate). A lot of fitness people have already purchased and use a chest strap type monitors from brands like Polar and Garmin. They’re very accurate compared to the wrist trackers and hand sensors on equipment, which will give you a good idea.

MYZONE heart rate monitoring is available Since expanding the Fitness facility in March, we’ve implemented an area-wide heart rate tracking system. We call it MYZONE and it’s a smart, efficient way of tracking the intensity of your workouts. While all of the cardiovascular equipment has built-in heart rate monitors, this new, area-wide system lets users track their heart rates whatever exercise they’re doing…wherever they’re doing it (within the Fitness facility).

This fall, we’ll have the same system installed in the renovated studios. That means you’ll be able to track your heart rates while in classes too. In fact, any member who registered for drop-in classes (three-month commitment: September, October and November), BURN programs, 90-Day Focus programs, or select registered exercise programs, will receive a complimentary MYZONE belt with their registration. A

VO2 Testing at the Fitness Centre.

Any member who registered for drop-in classes (three-month commitment: September, October and November), BURN programs, 90-Day Focus programs, or select registered exercise programs, will receive a complimentary MYZONE belt with their registration.

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The Glencoe Fitness Centre is pleased to present

STAGES a program exclusively for expectant and new mothers.

With an integrative approach towards optimal health and vitality, the program includes: • Personal Training • Nutrition Counseling • Pre-Natal or Therapeutic Massage • Bi-weekly Wellness Consultations • A Resting Metabolic Screen • Access to Drop-in Fitness Classes

Get the support and tools you need to feel your best.

Call 403-287-4144 ext. 586 or email Sara Farley: ar.interactive.403@gmail.com for more information or to register.

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Better nutrition WHOLISTIC NUTRITION Justine Stenger (MAPS & CME Trained) Functional Nutrition AFMCP Trained Autism and Autoimmune Diet Specialist, Certified Gluten Practitioner, Certified Holistic Chef/Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs CME Trained, Student of the Institute of Functional Medicine.

Justine offers a number of different services that include; • Dietary consultations and bio-individualized meal plans.

• In-home meal preparation based on individual dietary needs and doctor recommendations.

Justine specializes in: Gluten-Free Casin-Free, Autoimmune Protocol, (The Paleo Approach) Specific Carbohydrate Diet, Gut and Psychology and Gut and Physiology, Low Oxalate , Body Ecology, Ketogenic Diet and Nourishing Traditions.

NUTRITION COACHING With Precision Nutrition Coaches Eat, move and live better. Geared towards those balancing their lifestyle and performance training with eating modifications and coaching. Identification of what to eat before and after workouts, how to create optimized eating plans and discover how to make better food choices to reach your goal. These sessions are with our personal trainers who have completed the Precision Nutrition Certification. $100/hour

NUTRITION COUNSELLING Geared towards those with chronic disease management in mind, a registered dietitian is clinically capable of prescribing food and eating plans to address member needs.

Samara Felesky-Hunt (B.Sc., RD) is a Registered Dietitian with a successful consulting practice. She specializes in weight management, vitamins, digestive disorders, food intolerances/allergies, tissue repair, immune system enhancement, pediatric/adolescent nutrition and sports nutrition.

Rory Hornstein, RD, BEd. is a Registered Dietitian specializing in nutrition for sports, exercise, weight management (adults and pediatric/adolescent), eating disorders and body image, food intolerances/allergies, immune system enhancement and digestive disorders (Celiac, IBS and IBD).

Initial consultation includes: • Comprehensive nutrition health assessment, • Analysis of carbohydrate, fat, protein, vitamin and mineral intake, • Nutrition recommendations including a “nutrition program” designed to meet your health/fitness goals, • Menu and recipe ideas along with strategies to help you be compliant with your program. $150/ initial session • $75/ follow-up session For further info or to book an appointment, contact Ken Clarke at 403-287-4169 or kclarke@glencoe.org GLENCOE LIFE Vol. 1, Issue 3 43

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Mindless Eating Solutions for Everyday Life

by Brian Wansink, PHD

One sentence summarizes 25 years of my research: It’s easier to change your eating environment than to change your mind.

It’s hard to resist the candy in the dish sitting on your desk. It’s easier to move it across the room or out of it! For 90% of us, the solution to mindless eating is not mindful eating (carefully, systematically thinking our diets through and implementing a program of gradual or sudden change). Our lives are too crazy and our willpower is too wimpy for that! Instead, the solution is to tweak our homes, workplaces, schools, restaurant orders and grocery shopping lists so we mindlessly eat less instead of more.

Tips from Brian: Colour me slim The colour of your plate can make you fat. If it’s the same colour as the food, you’ll serve yourself 18% more. So whenever possible, choose plates that contrast with the colour of your food. Since white starches are the diet busters (potatoes, pasta, rice), using darker plates is smart.

The Syracuse Study What’s on your counter matters. According to the Syracuse Study, the average woman who kept potato chips on the counter weighed eight pounds more than her neighbour who didn’t.

But potatoes aren’t anywhere near the most dangerous counter food. Women who had even one box of breakfast cereal visible anywhere in their kitchen weighed 21 pounds more than their neighbours who didn’t. Also, the more time you spend at home, the more important it is to hide the food. We eat what we see, not what we don’t.

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First seen, first eaten Studies show you’re three times more likely to eat the first food you see in the cupboard than any others. Rearrange your cupboard, pantry and refrigerator so the first foods you see are the best for you. It’s okay to have an occasional treat but make sure those treats are not front and center.

Wine glass class Love wine but hate the headaches or extra calories? According to studies done on 85 wine drinkers, we tend to focus on the height of what we pour and not the width, so pour 12% less high in taller white wine glasses than in wider red glasses. When we look down at a glass, it looks more full than when we look at it from “liquid level.” As a result, we’ll pour 12% less when the glass is sitting on the table compared to when we hold it. Red wine is easier to see than white wine, so we pour about 9% more of it automatically into a glass. It’s also not just about wine. The same is true when we’re talking tall versus short highball pourings.

Scoring big at home Mindless Eating contained about 150 proven, workable weight loss tips we’d discovered from our studies. Since then we’ve discovered more than 100 effective home related tips and combined the hundred easiest ones into a Slim-by-Design Home Scorecard that we update each year with the best new tips we’ve discovered.

How slim is your home?

If you want to make your kitchen slim by design, complete this starter scorecard and see whether your kitchen is helping or hurting you. While there is a 100-point version in my book “Slim by Design: Mindless Eating Solutions for Everyday Life” (William Morrow 2014), the following 10 point checklist will give you an initial peek at whether your home is helping you to gain weight or to lose it. Each check counts as one point. If you score more than seven, congratulations! If you get less than seven, try to bump it up to seven by the end of the month. A

❶ Salad and vegetables are served first before the entrée and starches are brought to the table. ❷ The main dish is pre-plated and is served from the stove or counter. ❸ Your dinner plates are nine to ten inches wide. ❹ You eat sitting at a table with the TV turned off. ❺ There are two or fewer cans of soft drinks in your refrigerator at any one time. ❻ Your kitchen counters are organized (not messy). ❼ Precut fruits and veggies are now on your middle refrigerator shelf. ❽ At least six single servings of protein are in your fridge: eggs, yogurt, string cheese, tofu, etc. ❾ Your snacks are kept in one inconveniently placed cupboard. ❿ The only food on your kitchen counter is a fruit bowl.

Brian Wansink, PhD is a professor at and Director of the Cornell University Food and Brand Lab, where he is a leading expert in eating behaviour. He is the author of Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think, as well as three other books and hundreds of peer-reviewed journal articles. He was the 2011-12 president of the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, and in 2007 he was White House appointed as the USDA executive director in charge of the Dietary Guidelines for 2010 and the Food Guide Pyramid.

Source: This article is excerpted from Slim by Design: Mindless Eating Solutions for Everyday Life by Brian Wansink, PhD. (William Morrow 2014).

Learn more about the book at www.slimbydesign.org

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Be Well & Live Strong Prevention and rehabilitation program for chronic cardiac conditions.

Jessica Power Cyr brings a wealth of information, charisma and personality to the Glencoe and is now our new Wellness and Lifestyle Director. She has been in the industry for over 15 years, holds a Masters in Exercise Physiology with a focus on Cardiac Rehabilitation, Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, is a CSEP and ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist, and Instructor/Examiner for the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP). Jess lectures at Mount Royal University in the Personal Fitness Trainer Diploma and is fortunate to be working closely with industry leaders to provide you with safe and effective exercise prescriptions. Get “Powered Up!” with Jess!

by Jessica Power Cyr, M.Sc.

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he thought of exercise can be intimidating and scary, especially if you have a chronic health condition. It’s normal to be concerned that exercise, or movement for that matter, may exasperate the issue. Our highly educated and certified Exercise Physiologists are here to support you and provide you with the Jessica Power Cyr, M.Sc knowledge you need to transition back Wellness & Lifestyle Director into exercise. In only a few sessions, 403-681-2596 you’ll begin to trust your body again, jpowercyr@glencoe.org have more energy and verve for life. We know this, because we're seeing those benefits happening every day to our current program participants.

Recently, the Glencoe did a soft launch of the Be Well & Live Strong program and the response has been fantastic. Each of the participants came to us with an array of chronic cardiac conditions and already they’re reaping the benefits associated with exercise and movement. The participants have stated they have more energy, they’re sleeping better and the stairs are not as daunting as they use to be. Not only are they improving physically, but they have a reason to get out of the house, make new friends and see old friends. Many have mentioned they feel like they’re part of a family. This is the best compliment ever and it means so much to us because we want YOU to feel like you belong!

Our program has been specifically designed for individuals who have experienced a heart attack, heart failure, bypass surgery, angioplasty and/or have been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, peripheral artery disease, valvular disease, diabetes /metabolic syndrome, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or even a family history of cardiovascular disease.

The program goal is to provide you with the tools to Be Well & Live Strong with our supervised exercise program.

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We meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30 am to 11:30 am (excluding holidays). Each exercise prescription is customized and individualized for you and includes a 25 to 30-minute cardiovascular prescription, 10 to 15-minute total body resistance training prescription including balance and core strengthening exercises plus five to 10 minutes of flexibility training. We also monitor resting, exercising and post exercise heart rate and blood pressure during each session (*pre/post blood sugars for diabetics). Our program is well rounded and balanced to ensure you’re living stronger with quality of life and independence.

The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) and the American College of Sport Medicine (ACSM) suggest aiming for 150 minutes a week of moderate to vigorous physical activity. Important health benefits can be obtained by performing a moderate amount of physical activity on most, if not all, days per week. Additional health benefits result from greater amounts of physical activity. Research showed a doseresponse relationship between physical activity and coronary artery disease (CAD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). It’s clear that greater amounts of physical activity or physical fitness levels provide additional health benefits (ACSM, 2014). Individuals who maintain a regular program of physical activity longer in duration and/or of more vigorous intensity are likely to derive greater benefits than those who engage in lesser amounts (ACSM, 2014). Given this knowledge, we offer our program three times a week for 55 minutes, totaling 165 minutes a week of moderate to vigorous physical activity.

The benefits of exercise, specifically for the heart, are impressive. An increase in physical activity and physical fitness provides strong, consistent support across studies and all populations. Research supports a 20 to 30% reduction in all-cause mortality rates in patients who participate in cardiac rehabilitation training especially as a component of multifactorial risk factor reduction. The benefits specific for chronic cardiac conditions include improvements in cardiovascular and

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You cannot change the past but you can change your future. Our current participants have decided to take control of their health and it’s changing their lives.

Let us help you change your life.

We want to be part of YOUR journey.

Let us empower you to Be Well and Live Strong with quality of life and independence. respiratory function, reduction in cardiovascular disease risk factors, decreased morbidity and mortality, secondary prevention (i.e. intervention after a cardiac event to prevent another event), enhanced physical function and independent living on older individuals and a reduced risk of falls and injuries from falls in older individuals (ACSM, 2014).

Do not delay on this amazing opportunity as the program is growing in popularity and there are only a few spots remaining. A Source: Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (2013). Physical Activity Training for Health (CSEP-PATH) (1st ed.). Ottawa ON: Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology.

American College of Sports Medicine. (2014). ACSM’s guidelines for exercise testing and prescription (9th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

BE WELL & LIVE STRONG Have you experienced any of the following?

• Heart Attack • Bypass Surgery • Angioplasty • Peripheral Artery Disease • Diabetes

• High Blood Pressure • High Cholesterol • Metabolic Disorder • Family History of Cardiovascular Disease

If you said YES to any of the conditions listed, THEN we have the prevention and maintenance program for you!

Our program runs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10:30 - 11:30 am Cost: $90/week

Space is limited to eight people.

For more information contact: Jessica 403-681-2596 or jpowercyr@glencoe.org

Dementia & Brain Health Info Dementia is a progressive, degenerative disease of the brain. It most often occurs in people over 65, but can affect adults as young as 30. Dementia is not a normal part of aging and is an increasing health concern worldwide.

Stay tuned for updates on an upcoming Brain Health speaker series and a Memory Support pilot program for member families with dementia.

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For more information, please email Jessica Power Cyr at jpowercyr@glencoe.org.

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PRE-SEASON

CONCUSSION SCREENING

by Leanne Loranger, PT

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n recent years, we have seen increased awareness about concussions, due to some high-profile cases that garnered media attention, such as Sydney Crosby’s prolonged recovery following a concussion in 2011. This awareness has lead to tougher no-contact rules in youth sport, more critical thinking about when it’s appropriate to sit a player out and when they’re ready to return to play and a decline of the "cavalier got your bell rung" attitude previously seen (in professional sport in particular).

What is neuropsychological testing?

Neuropsychological testing is used to measure things like reaction time, memory, processing speed and other cognitive abilities. Computer-based testing has gained popularity in recent years due to the limited availability of neuropsychologists to perform one-on-one, paper-based testing. Computer-based testing takes about 25 minutes and gets the user to complete various tasks (much like a video game or a “brain game”).

Fans of these systems suggest that computer-based testing enables informed decision-making about whether a player has recovered from a concussion. The concept is that a pre-season test is completed to obtain a baseline assessment of abilities and then compared with post injury test results. In recent years, there has been an increasing trend towards completing preseason screening for youth engaged in sport and professional athletes alike.

But as with any other test or procedure, health consumers need to ask if testing has value and under what circumstances?

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CONCUSSION BASICS • A concussion is a brain injury.

• You do not need to lose consciousness to experience a concussion.

• Helmets do not prevent concussions. Helmets prevent other types of head injuries (such as skull fractures) and should be used appropriately when engaged in sport.

• Signs and symptoms include cognitive (mental) changes, balance changes, headache, irritability and insomnia.

• Youth and young-adult sports and motor vehicle accidents are the primary causes of concussion.

• The SCAT3, Child SCAT3 and the Sport Concussion Recognition Tool are three tools commonly used to assess sport related concussion. They are intended for use immediately after injury (at the sideline) to determine if a player has sustained a concussion or a more serious injury.

• CTs and MRIs can’t diagnose concussions. These tools are used to rule out more serious injuries such as skull fractures or bleeding in the brain.

• Most concussion symptoms are short lived and resolve without any treatment.

• Second impact syndrome is a rare but serious (potentially fatal) injury that occurs when players sustain a second concussion shortly after their initial injury.

Despite the increase in concussion awareness, questions remain about how to best manage concussions. One of the trickiest is how to determine when a player is safe to return to sport. This has given rise to the use of computer-based neuropsychological testing in concussion management.

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Reasons to consider pre-season testing The majority (76.2%) of sport-related concussions occur due to contact with another player. For this reason, players engaged in high risk sports, such as hockey, that involve head-to-head or head-to-body contact may wish to consider pre-season testing.

Keep in mind that in Alberta (and many other provinces) hitting between peewee and younger hockey players has been banned, meaning that pre-season testing may have limited value for players under age 13.

Interestingly, players who undergo computer-based neuropsychological testing are less likely to return to play in less than one week. There are many possible reasons for this finding, including that those who use these tests may be more conservative in their approach to concussion management.

However, having a test that suggests a change in mental ability may give added weight to the argument against a return to sport and may be protective for the player. This is especially true as players mature. In competitive leagues, when they are injured there can be pressure from coaches and parents to minimize symptoms and get back in the game. Testing may ensure that players who feel pressure to return to play or parents/coaches who have difficulty sitting a player out will delay return to sport until deemed appropriate to return.

The same can be said for using test results to argue for modifications in homework assignments or academic requirements, particularly when players are enrolled in intense academic programs or are preparing for important exams and facing pressure to keep up.

Reasons to think twice about pre-season testing Computer-based neuropsychological testing for concussion is in its infancy. There has been a lot of recent research, but much of that research is coming from a small group of people, many of whom have business relationships with the companies that sell the testing. This raises concerns about the strength of the research findings and the conclusions drawn. Before we can say with certainty that testing is advantageous, independent researchers need to reproduce the initial research findings.

Parents and coaches should also be aware that other factors influence the results of testing. Some athletes have admitted to intentionally performing poorly on baseline testing to compare favorably post-injury. Fatigue, stress, depression and distraction can also impact test results, both pre- and post-injury. It’s also questionable whether testing is an appropriate thing to do to a player who is having symptoms, especially considering that most experts recommend rest and avoiding activities that make symptoms worse.

Finally, there’s a question of how to interpret the test results.

While the makers of the tests say that testing can identify players with concussion, other researchers have pointed to flaws in the research with some studies incorrectly identifying 30% of uninjured athletes as concussed, meaning that the tests are not as sensitive and specific as suggested. According to an international consensus on concussion in sport “at present, there is insufficient evidence to recommend the widespread routine use of baseline neuropsychological testing.”

One author concluded “the most consistent result across studies was that when athletes were no longer symptomatic by self-report, performance… was typically not impaired relative to baseline.”

The bottom line While computer-based neuropsychological testing continues to evolve and researchers investigate the possible merits of testing, players, parents and coaches should: • Continue to use tools such as the SCAT3 to assess for sport related concussion at the sideline.

• Remember that concussion is an evolving injury. If there is any doubt as to whether or not a player has sustained a concussion, sit the player out.

• Monitor the player closely. Do not leave them alone.

• In the event of deteriorating mental status, or worsening or new signs or symptoms seek emergency medical management.

• No player who has sustained a concussion should return to play on the same day.

• Players should not return to play until they are symptom free.

• The decision that a player is safe to return to play should be made by a trained medical professional.

• Return to play should occur over a period of time, be closely monitored and only progress if the athlete remains symptom free.

• Players, parents and coaches should carefully consider whether or not baseline and follow up computer-based neuropsychological testing has value.

• The outcomes of testing should be used as part of an overall evaluation of the player’s ability to return to play and considered in the context of the player’s history, symptoms and other factors.

Keep in mind that no testing will prevent a concussion, only changes to actions/attitude and safe play can do that. This is where the real time and money should be invested.

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yoga

THERAPY

Using yoga as therapy to restore function.

Awareness goes beyond feeling where your body is in space. It also involves becoming present in the moment.

This means allowing all your senses to become as awake and aware as they’re intended to be.

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ver time we develop movement and posture habits and patterns. We see them in others - the way they always tilt their head to the side in a picture, the way they stand or walk when you see them from a distance. Often, there is some form of compensation (because of an injury, for example) at play.

We can become aware of these moves and positions in ourselves - the way we talk on the phone, the way we sit at the computer, the way we tend to start exercises on one side.

Often, instead of helping, these compensations worsen pain and injury and promote fatigue. By discovering strength imbalances and weaknesses in your body and how they translate into Suzette O'Byrne Recreation Manager habits, we can learn to restore function 403-287-4180 and move freely again with ease. sobyrne@glencoe.org Personal training techniques can go a long way to helping people identify function issues. Yoga therapy can sometimes go even further, identifying patterns beyond the physical body.

By understanding subtle compensation causes, cultivating awareness and utilizing the breath to unlock from within, we can find clues and hidden messages that lie beneath the movement.

Some causes of compensations include prior injuries, structural changes and/or misalignments but sometimes compensations come simply from disconnections. Often people get so good

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at blocking out the messages their muscles give them that they become completely disconnected from the body and where it is in space.

The placement of the shoulder blades on the rib cage is a common example of this disconnection. When people are asked to do a push up keeping their shoulder blades flat on the ribcage as opposed to pinching them together, very few are able to do so. Even when the knees are on the ground and moved closer towards the hands (table position), keeping the shoulder blades neutral becomes more an issue of the ability to feel the shoulder blades on the ribcage than stabilizer strength (although this is usually the next issue).

The simple act of feeling the centre of the foot in standing or tilting the pelvis can go a long way to re-connecting people to their bodies. The increased spacial awareness provided by Yoga can cause compensations to fade.

Awareness goes beyond feeling where your body is in space.

It also involves becoming present in the moment. This means allowing all your senses to become as awake and aware as they’re intended to be. Listen and hear the breath in your body. Feel textures of fabrics against your skin. See the position of your legs, arms and torso. Let your mind find its focus and learn to move with awareness.

Once you’re more aware and present, you can then develop a keen sense of what’s happening throughout your body with movement. One common compensation to watch for tends to be rooted in the inner core activations. Can you activate your pelvic floor or inner core without any tension developing in the shoulder girdle?

While laying on your back with knees bent, hands by the side, either become aware of or ask someone to put their hands on your trapezius muscles or shoulder girdle. Activate the pelvic floor, keep the pelvis level and still and lift one foot off the

ground. Can you do so without any activation of the shoulder girdle muscles? Repeat slowly, then with breath and then quickly. Are there any other movements that are occurring or can you keep the movement isolated to the pelvic stabilization?

If this is a challenge, then it is easy to see how, more difficult exercises would activate even more upper body muscle fibres.

Now try the same movement standing. Stand tall and activate the pelvic floor. Keep the pelvis level still and lift one foot off the floor without shifting weight. Typically, it is easier to activate the core without the shoulder girdle helping standing but often this needs to be learned, too. Imagine how often the shoulder girdle is helping to stabilize the pelvis in the course of a normal day of movement. The keen eye that sees the whole picture allows the pieces of the puzzle to come together.

Breath is a tool that, like waves in the ocean, creates new spaces and washes away tension. By positioning the body in a lengthened, supportive position and then focusing only on breathing, we can release areas from the inside out. Often the diaphragm gets tight with tension from stress, adrenal fatigue, habits or poor breath patterns. By laying on the back with knees bent and then placing a pillow or blanket under the pelvis and waist to the lowest ribs, we can allow the diaphragm to stretch with gravity and lengthen and relax. Spending five to twenty minutes breathing in this position can bring a sense of relaxation

throughout the body. Then take the support (pillow or blanket) away and just lay flat. Often you can then feel and identify all the areas in the body that were affected by the tight diaphragm.

There are many breath practices, techniques and poses that can be transformative in helping people heal.

By learning how to activate the pelvic floor or stabilize the pelvis without the shoulder girdle, you can picture how much tension would be relieved and how much freedom would be realized. By learning how to train at the edge of the movement without any other movement, the body can start to restore and rebuild. By being present and aware of the body as a whole, we can unlock the sources of pain and discomfort. By utilizing the tools of yoga as therapy we can come back to the way we were designed to be.

The Glencoe Club currently offers Yoga Therapy classes and private sessions as part of the Fitness Centre programming.

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Therapeutic Wellness Massage Massage and body work therapies have applications for everyone including children, seniors, competitive athletes, weekend warriors and people who spend too much time at a desk. It is effective for both injury recovery and preventing injuries.

It can help to increase performance, relieve chronic pain or just be used for relaxation. Massage can counteract muscle imbalances caused by repetitive positions or actions and increase circulation, improve mood, decrease stress, improve sleep, boost immunity and relieve headaches.

The Glencoe Club offers a variety of methods and therapists to meet different needs and styles to allow an approach that is just right for you. The hands on nature of body therapy allows therapists to spend one-on-one time with their clients. You feel which muscles are tight or painful and learn ways to manage tension and take better care of yourself.

Osteopathic Therapy Osteopathy is a unique approach to health care and an Osteopathic Manual Therapy can be an integral part of your health care team for treatments of many aliments including; sports or day to day life injuries, chronic headaches, scoliosis and irritable digestion to name just a few.

The Glencoe Club Massage Treatments: • Therapeutic or Swedish Relaxation Massage • Sports Massage • Craniosacral Therapy • Prenatal (pregnancy) Massage • Hot Stone Massage • Reflexology • Therapeutic Cupping • Traditional Thai Massage • Thai Hot Herbal Compress • Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy • Thai Foot Massage • Clinical Thai Bodywork

Clare Logan D.O.(M.P.), CAT© Clare has completed her training and is now preparing a thesis. She has graduated as an Osteopathic Manual Therapist. Her training includes cranial-sacral, muscular and postural balance, pressure balances, biodynamics, fascial release, neurological release, visceral and structural articulation and adjustments. Prior to all this training, Clare spent 10 years working as a Certified Athletic Therapist. Combined, the two designations give Clare a unique perspective on pregnancy, infant wellness, adult preventative health, seniors' health and palliative care. Clare is now researching brain health. Her efforts have already improved her effectiveness in treating strokes and concussions. Services available in early 2017.

To book your therapy please register at the Sports Office or online through GameTime.

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Glencoe Massage Therapy OUR TEAM

Terry Oleksow, RMT

Rosalind Dunn, RMT

Catherine White

Terry started his sports massage career in 1987 and helped many athletes prepare for the 1988 Olympics.

His massage experience and training have helped him develop a muscle specific approach to deep tissue therapy. His techniques help people with myofascial pain and muscle imbalances that develop after injuries or due to the workplace environment. These problems can cause bodily pain and restrict movement. He integrates Myofascial Release, Trigger Point therapy, PNF stretching, strain/counterstrain and remedial massage.

Each treatment is specific to the individual. Terry is also a registered care provider to Veteran Affairs Canada.

Rosalind’s career as a massage therapist spans three decades and has served the Glencoe membership for over 24 years. Rosalind is passionate about her work and offers several integrated approaches to stress release and injury rehabilitation, optimizing the healing process. She has a special interest in creating custom programs for: 1) recovery from chronic pain, tissue and joint decompression and mobilization, 2) utilization of massage for stress release 3) support for mothers, infants and youth.

Catherine provides specialized, advanced services in Craniosacral Therapy and Reflexology. She helps everyone from babies to seniors, healing pain and promoting relaxation. Her approach is based on her training in psychology, fitness, nutrition, posture and fascial issues. She is also a teaching assistant at the Upledger Institute in Craniosacral Therapy. Catherine believes your body knows how to care for itself, making the repairs it needs. Her work is gentle and non-invasive, an innovative blend of techniques that heal mind, body and soul.

Francine Petit, RMT

Wanda Ross, RMT

Francine is one of the most trained Thai Massage Therapists in Canada. She's registered as both an Orthopedic Massage Therapist and a Thai Therapist/ Instructor. A pioneer of Thai Massage, she's been practicing for 17 years and teaching for 10. Francine blends different styles during any given session, customizing the massage to your needs, requests and body type. She uses her knowledge and intuition to personalize the session for you. Anyone can receive a Thai Massage, even the not-so-limber!

Wanda has been a Registered Massage Therapist for over 12 years. She has both therapeutic and relaxation massage experience from clinical as well as spa environments. Her clinical experience has allowed her to work closely with physiotherapists and chiropractors helping patients recover from motor vehicle, sports, chronic and acute injuries. Her deep experience has given her an understanding of how to customize treatments. Wanda helps people achieve the release, relaxation and recovery they're looking for.

Marty Meyer, RMT Marty has over 25 years of massage therapy experience with physio clinics, chiropractors, fitness clubs and spas. His training includes relaxation, sport and deep tissue massage, pregnancy, lymphatic therapy, fascial release therapy, shiatsu and acupressure, and visceral massage. His strength is resolving difficult recovery and injury problems and helping you progress to your sport and recreational goals. Viewing the whole body in the repair and recovery process, Marty incorporates all his knowledge into solving the problem at hand while keeping the client informed and educated throughout the process.

For more information and full bios of our therapists, please pick up a Therapeutic Wellness brochure or visit glencoe.org

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Physiotherapy Located on the fourth floor, our clinic is a fully equipped state-of-the-art rehabilitative centre.

Services include assessment and treatment of all sports injuries, orthopaedic injuries, muscle and joint problems, back injuries, motor vehicle accidents and hand therapy. Special services include a certified FitforeGOLF therapist, pre and post-operative orthopedic assessment, “Birmingham Hip” Rehab Program, active soft tissue therapy, deep water therapy, Muscle Release Therapy, postpartum health, acupuncture, exercise rehab therapy, Prolotherapy Assessment, custom-made hand splints and acupuncture intramuscular stimulation. We have a Sports Medicine Physician available for consultation upon Glencoe Physiotherapy referral.

Physiotherapy treatment is not covered by Alberta Health Care, and as The Glencoe Club is a private club, it is not funded by the CRHA. We suggest that you check to see if you have an extended health care plan that covers physiotherapy treatments.

To book an appointment, please call 403-287-4179 or see the Physiotherapy Reception Desk.

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Judy Furlan Morey, BSc. PT

Mary-Anne Dunlop, BSc. PT

Judy earned her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 1989 at the University of Alberta. Soon after, she worked at McMahon Stadium Physiotherapy and then at Glencoe Physiotherapy, becoming a partner in 1999. She works with upper extremity injuries and makes splints for hand and wrist conditions. During the past several years Judy has treated many patients during pre- and post-operative hip, knee and shoulder replacements. She can refer directly to specialists in sports medicine, orthopedic and plastic surgery. And she can write requisitions for xrays and ultrasounds through Alberta Health Care and private MRIs.

Mary-Anne has worked with athletes in almost every discipline for 30 years at local, provincial, national and international stages. She joined the Glencoe Physiotherapy group in 1999. Her clinical experience most of it in orthopedics and sports medicine - began in 1986. She began to study acupuncture in 2003 with the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada, then completed her Certificate in Medical Acupuncture through the University of Alberta under Dr. Steven Aung. She also studied in Beijing, China for four weeks and completed an examination process there. Along with her Certificate in Medical Acupuncture, Mary-Anne holds a Diploma of Manual and Manipulative Therapy (Part A) and a Sports Physiotherapy Diploma from Sport Physiotherapy Canada.

Pat Clayton, Post Grad. Dip. in Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Physicians’ Assistant

Kim Lee-Knight, Bsc. PT

Jeff Galatiuk, BSc. PT

Leah Duke, Bsc. PT

Kim joined the Glencoe Physiotherapy group in 2001 to provide acupuncture to members and staff.

She has worked in clinics in Saskatoon, Edmonton and Calgary and holds post-graduate certificates in Manual and Manipulative Therapy, a diploma in Sports Physiotherapy, and a certificate in Medical Acupuncture and Gunn IMS (dry needling). Kim was also trained in Beijing, China, advancing her acupuncture knowledge.

She believes acupuncture can work very well with contemporary physical therapy. She has worked on medical teams at the World University Games, Commonwealth Games, Pan Am Games, Canada Games and World Police and Fire Games.

Jeff became a member of the Glencoe Physiotherapy team in 2007 where he currently rehabilitates athletic and whiplash injuries. Jeff also provides treatment at Lifemark’s Physiotherapy in the Westside Recreation Building where he helps screen for advanced radiology procedures that, in some cases, help alleviate chronic spinal pain. He completed Dr. Steven Aung’s Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture course through the University of Alberta and continues to extend his knowledge through post-graduate courses. He has completed his Canadian Fellowship of Advanced Manipulative Therapy (FCAMPT) and holds special privileges for ordering diagnostic imaging.

Leah Duke is one of the newest members of the Glencoe Physiotherapy team. She graduated from the University of Alberta in 2008. Since then she has been working in private practice as well as occupational rehabilitation. Leah has experience in assessing and treating musculoskeletal injuries as well as training in gait assessment, repetitive strain and hand injuries. Leah has also taught core retraining classes for postpartum women and chronic back pain patients. In 2011, she completed the Medical Acupuncture Program through the University of Alberta, allowing her to provide acupuncture as part of her treatment.

Pat joined the Glencoe Physiotherapy team in 2002, bringing his experience as Head Therapist at Royal Military College of Canada, Instructor in Rehabilitation Medicine at Queen’s University, Head Therapist for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Calgary Stampeders Football Clubs and medical staff experience at multiple Olympic Games. He holds a post graduate diploma in Sports Medicine, is a Certified Athletic Therapist and Orthopedic Physician’s Assistant. Pat is also currently a Medical Consultant with the CFL and a Medical Coordinator with Hockey Canada. He was recently named to the 2014 Calgary Stampeders Wall of Fame.

For more information and full bios of our therapists, please pick up a Therapeutic Wellness brochure or visit glencoe.org

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NOTABLE

12th Annual Splash of Red Gala

by Carlynn Van Essen, Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary

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n Saturday, October 29, Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary, in partnership with The Glencoe Club, will host the 12th Annual, highly anticipated Splash of Red Gala fundraising event. You don’t want to miss it.

This premier event features a sumptuous dinner with world class wine, live and silent auctions, a special guest speaker and evening entertainment. Funds raised at the Gala will go toward Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary programs and services that support youth who need help becoming healthy, productive and self-sufficient adults.

At last year’s event, funds from Splash of Red raised more than $491,000 to support two Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary youth homeless shelters: Avenue 15 and Safe House. Thanks to these funds, Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary was able to help change the lives of youths like Tyler.

ROCK BOTTOM AT 17 YEARS OF AGE At 17 years old, Tyler hit rock bottom. He dropped out of high school, was struggling with drug addiction, in debt, unable to find a job, and was no longer welcome sleeping on his friends’ couches. He slept on the street for two nights before waking up one morning and realizing, "This is not the way I want to live my life.

I am not the person I ever thought I’d be." That day, Tyler found Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary’s Avenue 15 Youth Homeless Shelter.

And so began Tyler’s year-long journey of rebuilding his life at Avenue 15. “Avenue 15 can help you work towards wherever you want to be. It really helped me out because it was exactly what I needed in life. They gave me all the support and all the help I needed,” Tyler says. Through the help of the staff at Avenue 15, Tyler got clean and sober, found a job he enjoys, paid off his debt, and now lives in his own apartment.

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P S H S L RED of

in support of vulnerable youth

Saturday, October 29 at 6 pm • An Incredible Dinner with Tinhorn Creek Wine • Silent & Live Auctions • Dancing to TR3 COST: $185/per person, host bar DRESS: black & white with a splash of red To check ticket availability, or make a donation to support children and youths, please contact Alyson Xotta at axotta@bgcc.ab.ca or 403-520-1514.

GRATITUDE FOR THE LIFELINE “It’s almost sad to say, but I’m kind of glad I hit rock bottom at such a young age, because I know what my rock bottom is, and it’s literally only up from there,” he says. “Every time I have a bad day and I’m feeling a bit down or depressed, I look out the window of my apartment and remind myself that this is my apartment - I pay the rent for it, I am the one who got myself here, I am the one who signed the lease - that’s what keeps me on track.”

Tyler says it was the staff at Avenue 15 who made the biggest difference in his life. “The staff became my family. They were always there to help me. They were there to talk and help me figure out stuff about my life, and that’s what really matters.”

“Avenue 15 was my home. 100%. They say home is where the heart is. Before I came to Avenue 15, my heart was nowhere I didn’t have a home. Even when I walk past there on my way to work now, if I have ten minutes, I’ll knock on the door and say "hi" to the staff. If I walk a few feet in the door, I’ll think, "Yep, it still smells like home. Avenue 15 literally became my home.

I loved it there.” A

Visit the Glencoe PRO SHOP See why style lives here.

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NOTABLE

Meet Our Bridge Director, Crystal Mann

by Nancy Klym

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ver wonder what all those people are doing in The Glencoe Club Ballroom on Tuesday evenings and Wednesday afternoons? They’re playing duplicate (or competitive) bridge. It’s played around the world and was a demonstration sport at the Salt Lake City Olympics in which Canada won the Gold.

As you can imagine, duplicate bridge players take their game very seriously. However, without a Director, the game could not be played. Meet Crystal Mann, The Glencoe Club Bridge Director.

What does Crystal do? She sets up the game: every hand that’s played. She ensures the rules of the game are enforced. She compiles the results and submits them to the Creative Studio for posting on the website and even on occasion plays as a partner when someone is missing. Tall order. Crystal delivers.

Crystal begins the process by generating hand records for each game. Since duplicate bridge involves everyone in the room playing the same hands, she uses a computer program called Dealmaster Pro to generate 36 hands for each game. These hand records are posted on the Glencoe website after each game and you will frequently see people in the cafeteria pouring over the records in an attempt to improve their game.

Once the hands to be played are chosen, Crystal then uses the Shuffling machine to match the actual decks of cards to the hands she has created. Each game she puts thirty-six decks of cards through the machine. The Glencoe Club has been at the cutting edge of technology in this area. We were the first Club in Calgary to have a shuffling machine.

After the hands are generated and duplicated, Crystal’s next job is to set up the actual game. Knowing the number of people playing in the game, she uses the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) scoring program to configure the number of tables and enter the names of the people in the game. At the end of each game, Crystal uses the information accumulated from the Bridgemates (the electronic scoring system) to determine who won. Final results are printed for the participants and later posted on the Glencoe website.

Perhaps the most important role of the Bridge Director is enforcing the rules. Duplicate Bridge has 93 Laws, each translating to over 300 rulings when you consider the subsections. It is Crystal’s job to interpret and enforce the Laws.

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...the bridge club at the Glencoe is now the third largest in Calgary and one of the top 10 in the District.

Like refereeing or umpiring, there are levels of expertise and we are most fortunate to have a Director who, in addition to being a club-certified director, is also tournament rated. Crystal plays in the big leagues.

Crystal is also a very fine bridge player. She and her husband, Doug, recently represented District 18 (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming and Utah) in the North American Bridge Championships in Washington, D.C. Under Crystal’s watchful eye, the bridge club at the Glencoe is now the third largest in Calgary and one of the top 10 in the District. Crystal is an incredibly gifted director and a wonderful leader of our Bridge program. If you want to know more about Bridge at the Glencoe, contact her at bridge@glencoe.org. A

THE GLENCOE CLUB

RECYCLING BY THE NUMBERS*

CARDBOARD 3600 lbs/month 43,000 lbs/year or 19,500 kgs/year

PAPER, PLASTICS, GLASS, ALUMINUM** 5 blue bins /3 times a week 60 bin loads/month or 720 bin loads/year

BATTERIES 250-300 lbs/year or 90 to 135 kgs/year

WOOD PALLETS 200-220 /year

CLOTHING, SHOES & SPORT ACCESSORIES (lost & found items donated for reuse).

Once/month 6 to 8 - 1 meter (35x48 inch) bags or 72 to 96 bags/year

LASER TONER CARTRIDGES 120/year

BIO WASTE (Sharps, razors) 6 boxes/year x 110 litres = 660 litres/year

USED COOKING OIL (refined into bio diesel) 12 pickups/year x 1,200 litres = 14,400 litres/year

REFUNDABLE BOTTLES, CANS & MILK CARTONS (partial revenue returned to Club 50/50 split)

*All stats are approximations. Volumes fluctuate depending on Club’s activity. **Same recycling materials as households in Calgary 50 litres bins. Electronics - amount varies.

Registered Preschool Ongoing registration being accepted for the Morning Preschool Program for three and four-year-olds.

Contact Barbara Consul for more details: 403-287-4109 or bconsul@glencoe.org GLENCOE LIFE Vol. 1, Issue 3 59

The Glencoe Invitational has been a success the last two years!

Our 2015 Champion, Conner Hayden, has turned Professional and our 2016 Champion Jared du Toit went on and finished as Low Amateur at the RBC Canadian Open and played his way into the final group on Sunday!

Every year we host these players they prove to be the future stars of the game! To ensure the lasting legacy of this prestigious nationally ranked event we need Friends of The Invitational to come forward and support this very special tournament.

Our full sponsorship package can be found on our website: www.glencoeinvitational.com

We are looking for Invitational Sponsorship!

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CONTACT LIST MANAGEMENT

OPERATIONS

Greg Lundmark, CCM, CCE, Chief Executive Officer The Glencoe Club/The Glencoe Golf & Country Club...... 403-287-4158 Jan Bloemraad, General Manager The Glencoe Club ....................................................................... 403-287-4128 Mike Kenney, PGA, CCM, General Manager The Glencoe Golf & Country Club ....................................... 403-240-7385 Rick Cooke, CPA, CGA, CIM Mgr of Finance & Admin The Glencoe Club/The Glencoe Golf & Country Club ..... 403-287-4142

Dennis O’Byrne, Operations Manager .............................. 403-287-4108 Derwin Parker, Health & Safety Manager .......................... 403-287-4122 Duty Managers ......................................................................... 403-287-4350 Emma Levasseur, Member Services/Housekeeping Supervisor ...................................................................................... 403-287-4107

ADMINISTRATION Janet Lipsett, Executive Administrator ............................... 403-287-4130 Mandy Martin, Member Services Manager .................... 403-287-4140 Leigh Gerard, Membership Coordinator ........................... 403-287-4104 Ann Trussell, Membership Coordinator .............................. 403-287-4132 Suzanne Sourisack, Accounts Receivable ........................ 403-287-4135 Charlene Manty, Accounts Payable .................................... 403-287-4134 Brad Sluiter, SPHRi, Human Resources Manager .......... 403-287-4103 Monica Zwilling, Human Resources Coordinator ........... 403-287-4127

BRIDGE Luncheon Reservations, Reception ................................. 403-243-2506

CREATIVE STUDIO Wendy Dypolt, Creative Studio Supervisor ....................... 403-287-4163 Eric Skilling, Digital Design Specialist ................................. 403-287-4143 Louise Bennet, Creative Studio Coordinator .................... 403-287-4183 Jana Volfova, Graphic Designer ........................................... 403-287-4182

FOOD & BEVERAGE Grille Room Reservations ................................................... 403-243-2506 Jana-Lyn Fairbairn, F&B Manager ...................................... 403-287-4173 Charlene Davies, F&B Coordinator ..................................... 403-287-4161 Dean Kanuit, Executive Chef ................................................ 403-287-4150 Marc Badorek, F&B Service Manager ................................. 403-287-4164 Jack Phouthavong, F&B Operations Manager ............... 403-287-4148

GOLF Golf Shop ................................................ 403-242-4019 or 403-571-0055 Mike Kenney, PGA, CCM, General Manager ................... 403-240-7385 Kerry Watkins, AGS Course Superintendent .................. 403-240-3663 Julie Repp, Administrative Assistant .................................... 403-240-7377 Natasha Sawatsky, CMP Membership Marketing Director ........................................... 403-240-7395 Laurie MacArthur, Accounts Receivable .......................... 403-240-7379 Joslyn Tokarchuk, Accounts Payable ................................ 403-240-7383 Judy Forshner, PGA Head Golf Professional .................. 403-240-7380 Steve Thomson, PGA Golf Shop Manager ....................... 403-240-7387 Ryan Anderson, PGA Head Teaching Professional ....... 403-240-7390 Bruce Campbell, Outdoor Services Manager ................. 403-240-7392 TBA, Assistant Food & Beverage Manager......................... 403-240-7384 Christophe Herblin, Executive Chef ................................... 403-240-7378

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RECREATION Suzette O’Byrne, Recreation Manager .............................. 403-287-4180 Jamie Tolan, Aquatics Director ............................................... 403-287-4114 Derek Wilding, Climbing & Outdoor Progr. Dir. ............... 403-287-4138 Ken Clarke, Fitness Director ................................................... 403-287-4169 Personal Trainers ...................................................................... 403-287-4175 Fitness Service Desk ............................................................... 403-287-4176 Cindy Nelson Bonyai, Youth & Teen Director................. 403-287-4168 Summer Daycamps (seasonal) ......................................... 403-287-4155

SERVICES Main Lobby ................................................................................ 403-287-4303 Sports Office .............................................................................. 403-243-7342 Barbara Consul, Childcare & Preschool Director ........... 403-287-4109 Barbie Jean, Pro Shop Manager ............................................. 403-287-4115 Terry Oleksow, Massage Head Therapist ........................... 403-287-4627 Physiotherapy Bookings ....................................................... 403-287-4179 Jessica Power Cyr, Wellness & Lifestyle Director .......... 403-681-2596

SPORTS Sports Office .............................................................................. 403-243-7342 Chris Jennings, Athletic Manager ........................................ 403-287-4112 Court Bookings ........................................................................ 403-243-7342 Program Registration ............................................................. 403-243-7342 Beth Richardson, Badminton Professional ..................... 403-287-4106 Bryan Moody, Badminton Professional ............................. 403-287-4316 Ardy Wiranata, Badminton Professional ............................. 403-287-4311 John Pearson, Bowling Director ............................................ 403-287-4145 Paul Webster, Curling Director .............................................. 403-287-4123 Scott Davis, Head Skating Professional .............................. 403-287-4317 David Duncalf, Head Squash Professional ........................ 403-287-4181 Suzie King, Associate Squash Professional ....................... 403-287-4184 Dietmar Rautenbach, Tennis Director ............................... 403-287-4110 Richard Danielson, Tennis Professional ........................... 403-287-4388 Gene Kelly, Tennis Professional ........................................... 403-287-4390

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