Glencoe Life - Fall 2017

Glencoe Life TH E GLE N C OE C LU B MAGAZI N E

SEPT/OCT/NOV 2017 • Vol. 2 Issue 3

CAFÉ 29 Grand Opening

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Relax.

Be well.

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

Book your massage online, or at the Sports Office.

GLENCOE LIFE Glencoe Life magazine is published four times a year and produced in-house by the Creative Studio at The Glencoe Club.

Check out Glencoe Life magazine online at glencoe.org for current or past issues. For subscription details, please see page 87.

Contributors: Al Chapman, Alana Devlin, Alyson Xotta, Barbara Consul, Barbie Jean, Beth Richardson, Catherine Bell, Dr. Carrie Scarff, Chris Jennings, Dale Goehring, Dana Lougheed, Debra Hope, Glenn Boswell, Jessica Power Cyr, John Pearson, Julianna Alberts, Julie Repp, Ken Clarke, Kevin Cucheron, Kimberly Shapkin, Loralee Fox, Louisa Armstrong, Mark Jaworski, Mike Kenney, Nancy Klym, Natasha Sawatsky, Paul Webster, Rosalind Dunn, Sam Humphrys, Sara Reynolds, Shane Inlow, Steve Thomson, Suzette O'Byrne Managing Editor: Wendy Dypolt Editor: Al Harvey Designer: Jana Volfova Photographers: Jonathan Ferguson - Von der Rusch Photography, Kyle Clapham 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 w: glencoe.org w: glencoejobs.org e: info@glencoe.org

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

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CONTENTS THE GLENCOE CLUB MAGAZINE • September/October/November • Vol. 2, Issue 3

FEATURES 22 | Café 29 - New Beginning Step into bright, spacious Café 29 and enjoy a healthy, new menu of Club favourites and flavourful new creations.

48 | Meet the Athlete She rows her way to victory, representing the Glencoe at world-class events. Read about her training and what inspires her.

60 | Fall Prevention It’s time to take action! Prevent dangerous falls with these safety tips.

70 | Project Angel

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Let’s all help get Calgary’s homeless kids off the streets.

DEPARTMENTS 4

President’s Message

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Golf President’s Message

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CEO's Message

8 Membership 14

Affiliated Clubs

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Food & Beverage

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26 Calendar 36 Sports 50 Recreation 56

Health & Wellness

69 Notable 74 Services 76 Golf 86

Contact List

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THE GLENCOE CLUB PR ESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Wow! Café 29 is Open OUR VISION We aim to be the premier sports and social club in Canada, providing excellent facilities, programs and service to all members of the family.

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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hat a change! We celebrated the opening of Café 29 on August 13, 2017. Approximately 500 members enjoyed samples of the tasty morsels, which are offered by the new menu. The Café officially opened the following day.

Judging by the number of members who have been trying out the atmosphere and the food, Café 29 will be a busy place.

Our special thanks go to: • Administration staff for agreeing to change places with the cafeteria and give up the windows (they have lovely new offices, however).

• General Manager Jan Bloemraad and his team for overseeing the entire operation, from moving the food service venues so we members continued access to coffee, lunch, etc., to bringing the project to completion earlier than anticipated and under budget.

• The architectural firm, Frank, for the excellent layout and design.

• The members for accepting and dealing with the disruption.

Thank you all!

Election of Directors & Articles of Association We have received eight nominations for four Director positions on the Board. For further information, please check our website glencoe.org. The AGM package and ballot will be mailed in early September. It will be possible to vote online, if you prefer.

The Articles of Association were written in 1931, when our Club was formed. There have been very few updates since then. Our Governance Committee, under the capable direction of Chair Susan Schulli, have been working to consolidate and modernize the

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Articles. This information has been included in the package and members are asked to vote on a Special Resolution to approve these changes.

I encourage every shareholder member to give the information careful thought and VOTE. Thanks to our retiring Directors I would like to thank our retiring directors: Al Chapman, Chris Davis and Barbara Widdowson for serving six years on the Board and devoting much time and attention to The Glencoe Clubs. I will be retiring as well and send my thanks to the Board members with whom I have worked for the past six years.

I would also like to thank our CEO Greg Lundmark, our General Manager Jan Bloemraad, Executive Administrator Janet Lipsett and our Manager of Finance and Administration Rick Cooke, for making the work on the Board much easier. Thanks also to the members for allowing me the privilege of serving on the Board. A

Marguerite Paulsen President The Glencoe Club

THE GLENCOE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB PR ESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Thank You

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s I write this article, I am in Pinehurst, North Carolina with my husband, Kevin, and our kids, Georgia and Quincy. They are competing in the U.S. Kids World Golf Championships in their respective age groups. What an amazing experience this has been with over 1,500 kids from all over the world competing from age groups ranging from 5-12. There is so much golf history in the area that dates back to 1895 and it certainly lives up to being “the home of American golf.” Pinehurst is a special place and definitely a golfer’s “bucket list” destination.

Speaking of special places, what can I say about our own amazing Golf Club! We have had endless days of fabulous weather, great golf events and our golf course conditions have been incredible. We have made great strides this season, especially in Food & Beverage quality and service this year, which was a priority. We are in a good position with our membership sales and I expect that to continue going forward. The budgeting and planning process is in the works for projects throughout the property, during the winter months.

As Greg Lundmark referenced in his article, our General Manager, Mike Kenney, is moving on as the General Manager and Secretary of the Royal Montreal Golf Club. We are thankful for Mike’s leadership for the past handful of years and we wish him the best.

With the golf season coming to a close, it also means that my term as President of The Glencoe Golf & Country Club is coming to an end. It has been an honour and a privilege. Thank you!

I know that many of our golfers are thinking about winter activities or planning winter getaways. Enjoy your winter days, wherever they may take you! A

Cara Bonney Barr President The Glencoe Golf & Country Club

BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Glencoe Club President: Marguerite Paulsen Vice-President: Joanne Hruska The Glencoe Golf & Country Club President: Cara Bonney Barr Vice-President: Bryan Wright Directors: Marshall Abbott Al Chapman Chris Davis Ron Newman Susan Schulli Danny Shannon Barbara Widdowson

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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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S MESSAGE

Well Wishes

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t has been a fantastic summer, not only from a weather point of view, but also from a Glencoe point of view. Over the summer, the work was completed and the new, bright and crisp Café 29 opened for operation.

We have had so many great comments as to the natural light, décor, food and service. I would like to recognize General Manager, Jan Bloemraad, and his team for creating this beautiful space and for successfully completing the project ahead of schedule and within budget. This was not an easy project, especially considering the logistics of all the moves and temporary locations for Food & Beverage and Administration.

If you are wondering, the name “Café 29,” is representative of the wonderful sunlight and views through nine large windows looking out onto 29th Avenue.

We have also had numerous other projects completed or still underway. Most notably, the pool viewing hallway renovation and the sports entrance and Skating Lounge, which are expected to be completed in September. Operations Manager, Dennis O’Byrne and his team also deserve a lot of credit for juggling these smaller projects, while at the same time, working hard on the Café 29 project and temporary relocations.

I regret to announce that Mike Kenney, General Manager of The Glencoe Golf & Country Club, has tendered his resignation, effective November 30, 2017. Mike has accepted the position of General Manager and Secretary of The Royal Montreal Golf Club. The Royal Montreal Golf Club is the oldest and one of the most prestigious private Clubs in Canada, with 45 holes of golf and extensive clubhouse facilities.

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I would like to recognize and thank Mike for all his hard work and dedication during his five-season tenure at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club.

Mike started at the Club during a time of turmoil and successfully led the Club through the initial Forest course renovation and the re-building of the extensive damage to the whole course, created by the devastating 2013 flood. During his tenure, the Club has been transformed in all aspects of operation and especially in the improvement of golf course conditions, clubhouse facilities and overall member satisfaction. Mike will be missed by members and staff and is most certainly leaving the Club in a much better state than when he started.

Mike has committed to seeing the golf season through to the end this year, ensuring that we are well set to continue the tremendous successful momentum that we are experiencing. In the meantime, we will begin the recruitment process to hire a qualified new General Manager. I wish Mike all the best in his new position.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me directly at glundmark@glencoe.org A

Greg Lundmark, CCM, CCE Chief Executive Officer

The Glencoe Club

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017/18 Election

Deposit your ballots by 7 pm, Monday, October 2

We are pleased to have eight candidates running for four positions on our Board of Directors. Information on the candidates is available on our website and the election package will be mailed to all shareholders in early September. Please vote by 7 pm, Monday, October 2, 2017. Join us in the Ballroom at the Downtown Club 7 pm, Wednesday, October 4 for the Annual General Meeting for the announcement of the new Board of Directors.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 7 pm, Wednesday, October 4, 2017

SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 2017

ART AT T H E G L E N C O E GIBSON FINE ART IN COLLABORATION WITH THE GLENCOE CLUB PRESENTS A CURATED COLLECTION BY MITCHELL FENTON “A R T I N T H E N AT I O N A L PA R K S ”

Art can be purchased by enquiring at www.gibsonfineart.ca

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MEMBER SHIP

Membership Cards 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 a Member Services Representative at the Sports Office. Members under eight years of age need to be supervised by an adult while in the Club.

Security Access Barriers Our 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. If you do not have your card/fob with you, please wait at the desk to check in with the next available Member Services Representative. 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 • Wellness & Sports Connie Dunham: 403-287-4113 cdunham@glencoe.org • Physiotherapy Karin Thompson: 403-287-4179 kthompson@glencoe.org • Fitness Ken Clarke: 403-287-4169 kclarke@glencoe.org 8 glencoe.org

» New Members • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Marija Pavlovic Tovissi Brad Shaw Stuart G. Clark P.K. Naidoo Brad Mechor Meredith St. John Jillian Festival Catherine Bereznicki Sunshine Tze Jeffrey Ma Cory Innes Shale Anderson Evan Ferguson David La Rocque Brecken Anderson Phil Brown Mark Le Dain Alex Lyttle Peter Kollias David Baboneau Stasia Schmidt William Dalton Kristin Lyons Coleman Stephens Matthew Nichols Shalini Bhatty Chander Gupta Maria Nathanail Reina Grant Dana Ursulescu Kirpaul Chattha Sandra Badwi Jason Jogia Tasha Cadotte Joanna Januszewska Brent Crosina Colleen Devereux Greg Best Tracy Hecker Patricia Mcleod Robin Auld Kathleen Chan Darren Desantis Tony Anton Dustin Wilkes

» In Memory Of • • • • • • • •

James H. McKibben Donald M. Skinner Graham R. Vaughan Cecillia R. Andrews Ann Creighton Kersten Kloss Linda Sutherland Brenda Urton

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 Fees • Junior - Day Pass $11 / Week Pass* $44 • Adult - Day Pass $18 / Week Pass* $72 *Week Passes are intended for out-of-town guests (100 km+ out of Calgary) only. They are valid for seven (7) 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.

• Aquatics: Conservative swimwear and sun tanning attire for a family orientated facility.

SOCIAL GUEST Venue Access • Café 29 • Grille Room • Sports Lounge/Pub • West Patio • Social Functions 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.

NEW SPORTS & PROGRAM REGISTRATION SYSTEM

Coming October 2017

by Suzette O’Byrne, Recreation Manager

If you’re thinking to yourself “didn’t we just change systems last fall?” Yes, we did! While customized features were being built into our new Northstar System, GameTime needed to switch us to their second version. We’re now at the point where we can start moving over to our new, long term system.

We already use Northstar to manage Accounting, Food & Beverage, Pro Shop and Membership. We’ll be adding the activity and wellness modules.

The beauty of this online and mobile system is that it lets you easily make dining reservations, invite fellow members to play tennis, book massages, pay bills and access personal account information. It also sends instant messages to you about events.

There is a learning curve with any new system, so we’re testing it extensively over the summer and conducting staff training throughout September. We’ll be rolling out educational sessions in September to help members get used to the new screens and language. The benefit of the rollout in October is that fall registration has already been completed, so we can take smaller steps to change systems. Fortunately, this is not our first rodeo at changing computer systems! We’ll incorporate much of what we learned from the past.

Thank you in advance for embracing the change and learning some new skills!

The Glencoe Golf & Country Club also already uses Northstar for Tee Time bookings, so many members will be familiar with it from there.

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SIGN UP FOR AUTO PAYMENT 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.

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.

GUEST WIRELESS

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.

WI-FI

CONNECT WITH US! Connect with us.

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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

Did you know…

Giving Back to The Glencoe Club

by Chris Jennings, Athletic Manager

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he Glencoe Club is a very special place for you, our valued members. It plays a very different role in your lives than your homes or businesses and it’s more than a playground or training centre.

Generations of families have enjoyed the Club, and together, you’ve built a rich history and strong sense of community. As a result, you often ask us: “Is there a way to give back to The Glencoe Club?”

EVENTS PHOTOS The Glencoe Club website has an Events Photos page containing galleries of all our recent events.

All of the photos are viewable in a beautiful, interactive flipbook that works great on desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone.

View photos from recent events including the 2017 Wine Festival, Elvis Stojko workshop, Robbie Burns Day scotch tasting and much more!

Tip: When reading Glencoe Life, look for this icon to view more images of an event on glencoe.org CLUB NEWS In addition to the Weekly email, sign into glencoe.org to view the Club News section for the latest updates on what’s happening around the Club.

You'll be able to view event results, videos, general news, Glencoe Life (digital edition), Pro Shop specials and more.

The answer is “Yes.” Just by being a Glencoe member you’re already contributing to our Club culture and its future for years to come. That’s not the only way you’re able to give back to the Glencoe, though. Every season, we host numerous tournaments, departmental functions and staff events where you’re able to volunteer and contribute in different roles. Starting in September, check our website (glencoe.org) to see the upcoming events and opportunities available for volunteering.

Another way to give back at the Glencoe is by participating in sports or activities that you’re passionate about. Our Club Within The Club program gives members an opportunity to be ambassadors of their hobbies and passions. Please contact Cindy Bonyai at cbonyai@glencoe.org if you’re interested in starting a club that you’re passionate about… or one that you think would excite other Glencoe members.

The last opportunity I’d like to mention is sports Advisory Committees. There are many sports departments at The Glencoe Club with their own Advisory Committees. Each provides valuable input to Management and the Board of Directors. They’re made up of volunteer members who are selected annually to gather feedback from other members regarding the sports programs. For more information, contact Chris Jennings, Athletic Manager at cjennings@glencoe.org A

visit glencoe.org

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MEMBER SHIP

Security Access Barriers

by Debra Hope, Member Services Supervisor

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n April of 2016, The Glencoe Club implemented new security access barriers at the Main and West Entrances of the Club. This is part of our long-term plan to provide a safe environment for members and guests. Over the past year, these gates have won acceptance by our members and we’ve seen a 25 percent decrease in no card entries.

As a member, your privilege to enter the Club comes with a responsibility to provide proof of membership.

We’re looking for a continued decrease in no card entries…to keep you safe! When you arrive with your cards and/or fobs, our Member Services Representatives can properly greet and welcome you, allowing for a continuous flow of traffic and appropriate access to the Club.

To continue to provide you with exceptional service, it would help if you could always remember to bring your membership cards or fobs. In a single month, the Club will have over 64,500 individual entries, with the Sports Office (West Entrance) responsible for approximately two thirds of them. When you don’t have your card/fob with you and a Member Services Representative is on the phone, helping another member or juggling other activities, it can cause delays for those with cards. If you forget to bring your card/ fob, please wait at the desk for the next available Member Services Representative to assist you.

Approximately 75 percent of the no card/fob entries are from repeat offenders not providing proof of membership. Most members consider security a top priority, so we ask for your continued cooperation in scanning your personal membership card or fob at each visit to the Club. Please note that Junior Members who are between the ages of eight and 17 years are not able to charge food and beverage purchases without their valid membership card. If anyone in your family requires a new membership card or fob, please see a Member Services Representative at the Sports Office and they’ll be happy to assist you.

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DID YOU KNOW?

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Each member is obligated to provide proof of membership upon entrance to the Club and when requested to do so by a Club employee. If a member fails to provide their membership card or fob three (3) times during a month, they’ll be required to purchase a new one at three (3) times the current card/fob fee and could be subject to further disciplinary action.

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If the gate is already open, you may not proceed through it unless you’ve scanned your card/fob or a staff member has checked you in. If you enter without being checked in, a tailgating alarm will sound.

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You do not need to wait for the gate to close prior to scanning your card. The gate system can acknowledge multiple entries and will remain open for the number of people that scan their card. Be sure that your card properly scans (long single beep by the top reader or beep/ding by the box reader) prior to entering to avoid the gates closing or the alarm sounding.

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The gates will open or stay open successfully when a Glencoe card/fob is active. If scanning in using the box scanner at the West Entrance, you should hear a short beep from the scanner, followed by a ‘ding’ made by the gate or a long beep if scanning in through the top sensors.

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A double beep means that your card/fob was not read properly. This could be a result of interference or perhaps a different card/fob is activated. A Member Services Representative will be happy to help you.

As a member, your privilege to enter the Club comes with a responsibility to provide proof of membership.

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If you’re with a child under eight years of age who does not yet have their own membership card, you’re able to scan your card twice to allow entry for both of you. Alternatively, the junior member may access the Club through the manual gate at the Sports Office.

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Your child’s safety is our top priority. If you have a child who is under four feet in height, the gate sensors may not work properly. To prevent the gate from accidentally closing prior to your child exiting the system, please scan your card twice and have your child enter the gate first. Alternatively, you may use the manual gate at the Sports Office.

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It is not acceptable for any member to shout their member number at a Member Services Representative and expect the gate to open. Our staff will check membership status and track all members and guests who enter The Glencoe Club prior to allowing entry.

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Only Primary Members and those with a -1 dependent number are able to access the unstaffed Curling and West stairwell entrances. If guests are accompanying these members they must be properly signed in at the Sports Desk.

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Standing within the silver pedestals too long without scanning a membership card or fob may set off an alarm.

This is a safety alarm that will stop once you stand outside the pedestals. The electronic gates are made to operate both ways and the alarms are warning signals so people do not stand inside the pedestals and get hurt when the electronic gates are activated.

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The large box scanner at the Sports Office has a stronger reader than the top sensors. This allows for a card/fob to be read through a bag or thick wallet.

Unfortunately, it can also read cards and fobs from other utilizations like work or other building entrances, causing interference with your Glencoe device. You may need to separate your Glencoe device should this happen, or remove it from your wallet or purse should the electronic gate not open. You should hear a short beep from the scanner, followed by a ‘ding’ made by the gate. The top sensors will work best if you take out your card or fob and lay it on the white square on the right pedestal. When read properly, you will hear a long beep.

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If a person mistakenly touches or swipes the side of the gate, they can trigger the tailgating alarm or a premature closing of the gate. Please keep your hands beside you and your bags away from the sides to prevent this from happening. A bag being pulled that is shorter than the sensors can also be caught in the gates if the person is walking slowly and has left the gate area.

If you have any questions, comments or concerns about our access control system, please contact me directly at dhope@glencoe.org or 403-287-4107. A

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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

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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 Château 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 Roehampton 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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SINGAPORE The Tanglin Club

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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 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 TEXAS Houston: Houston Racquet Club WASHINGTON Bellevue Club Seattle: Washington Athletic Club Spokane: Spokane Club WASHINGTON, D.C. The University Club of Washington

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The University Club of Washington Est. 1904 The University Club was founded for graduates of all recognized colleges by, among others, Chief Justice Melville Fuller and Charles Wolcott, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institute. For their first President, they elected William Howard Taft, who was elected President of the United States five years later. Franklin Delano Roosevelt joined when he moved to Washington to be Assistant Secretary of the Navy in 1913 and was made an honourary member when elected President. In addition to many government officials, members have included heads of state, ambassadors and judges. Most justices of the US Supreme Court have been members. Chief Justices William Rehnquist and Byron White were avid swimmers in the club’s heated pool.

Other notable members who have made the club their home include Dr. William Shockley (Nobel Prize winner and an inventor of the transistor) and Allen Drury (author of ‘Advise & Consent’). Over the years, many generations have joined the club and in 1984, ladies were welcomed, starting with a daughter and granddaughter of long-term members. A few years later, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor joined and participated in club events including the annual Book Fair, where members and guests meet the many invited authors. The club has many other professional and social events throughout the year. Members enjoy reciprocity at clubs in the United States and over 25 other countries.

AFFILIATED CLUB FEATURE THE UNIVERSITY CLUB OF WASHINGTON, DC 1135 16th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036 p: +1 202-862-8800 www.universityclubdc.com Location Conveniently situated in an enclave of cultural, scientific and diplomatic institutions a few blocks north of the White House.

Clubhouse The Georgian-style clubhouse was designed in 1921 for the Racquet Club, which merged with The University Club in 1936. The seven-storey, modernized clubhouse offers an elegant main dining room as well as a casual bar and grill. Upstairs, there are 57 en-suite bedrooms for members and guests. The club also has Washington’s finest athletic department, including a 60-foot swimming pool, two international squash courts, an exercise gym and full spa facilities. Other facilities include a sun deck and an inviting library. The University Club is centrally located, about three-and-a-half blocks north of the White House.

To arrange for your letter of introduction, simply contact reception@glencoe.org.

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The Legacy Project Award-winning author revives unpublished script by late Glencoe member Brandon Flock Ask members what they think of The Glencoe Club and many will tell you it’s a place where family members learn, grow, compete, socialize and have fun. They often call the Club their second home. That’s what young member Brandon Flock called the Glencoe up until his untimely passing in 2012.

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randon was a member from birth and he used the Club for sports and recreation. When he was a teenager looking for work, The Glencoe Club hired him in the Food & Beverage department for a number of years. Even though the Club was an important part of Brandon’s life, his story is an even larger one, filled with life and living. He trekked to the Mount Everest Base Camp and summited Kilimanjaro. He ran with the bulls in Pamplona, scuba-dove in the Red Sea and raced camels around the pyramids of Egypt. He lived life fully. Flock Brandon Flock was a writer, actor, artist, entrepreneur and philanthropist.

He studied in New York, Los Angeles and Vancouver. He co-founded (with his childhood friend Max Van Dijk) ZClay Fresh, an integrated marketing design and production company.

He helped build a school in Uganda. At the age of 15 he shaved his head for The Canadian Cancer Society, raising a record amount of funds in Canada.

His parents Brad and Dena found an unfinished script Brandon had been working on called Buck Off. Almost five years later, award-winning author Tyler Trafford (Almost a Great Escape) brings Brandon’s script back to life.

TwoBlackEyes and The Unfinished Script is the semi-biographical coming of age story of Nathan Munro who, in his final year of high school, enrolls in a film studies course and discovers a world of ranching, rodeos and bull riding.

Trafford expertly weaves the Brandon Flock script into the story of Nathan Munro, his family and friends to create a wonderfully entertaining and spellbinding read. Set against the tapestry of Calgary’s most affluent neighborhood, the ranchlands of Longview and the rodeo grounds of the Calgary Stampede, TwoBlackEyes and The Unfinished Script is the must-read. The book is not only about growing up in the neighborhood and at the Stampede, but at the Glencoe as well.

Sales of the book will benefit the Brandon Flock Foundation, which provides scholarships and mentoring support to students in the arts. One of the current initiatives is the support of the upcoming Stampede Poster Competition and supporting the winning young artist to the tune of $10,000 from the Foundation. TwoBlackEyes and The Unfinished Script has been a bestseller and is available at Owls Nest Books. A

Are you a Glencoe Club member with lifelong experiences to share?

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Father Daughter Ball a balloon-popping blast!

by Paul Webster, Curling Director

One hundred and ten members attended the Third Annual Glencoe Father Daughter Ball on June 10, enjoying a festive night of fun, entertainment, food and (one-of-a-kind) memories!

Toby the whippet, Guinness record holder (fastest 100 balloons popped by a dog).

As fathers and daughters arrived in The Glencoe Club lobby, they were greeted by a stilt walker, a hula-hoop artist, a magician and a juggler. This immediately set the tone for what would be a fantastic night. The Glencoe Ballroom was transformed into a large and lively circus tent for the event. Dads and daughters lined up for snapshots in a photo booth while performers worked their magic, joined by face painters and (you’ll hardly believe this entertainment first at the Club): a world record-holding, balloon-popping dog (you really must see the video at glencoe.org)!

Chef Dean Kanuit and his staff stepped up and created a mouth-watering meal for dads and daughters, topped off with a truly out-of-this-world dessert, inspired by that circus staple: cotton candy!

Thank you to all who attended, and kudos for the spontaneous, impromptu fundraising effort for Kidsport Calgary (led by the dad who challenged all other dads at the event to get their faces painted)!

Next year’s Father Daughter Ball will be held at The Glencoe Club on June 9, 2018, with tickets going on sale December 1, 2017.

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General Manager Jan Bloemraad, President Marguerite Paulsen and CEO Greg Lundmark

Jan Bloemraad General Manager 403-287-4128 jbloemraad@glencoe.org

Grand Opening Thank you to everyone who came and celebrated the Café 29 Grand Opening. A special thank you to all involved in making this renovation a reality and ahead of time and under budget!

The entire renovation project was such a team effort.

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Café 29 - New Beginning!

A bright new space and plenty of new food.

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t’s hard to believe that seven months have gone by and you’re now enjoying the brandnew Café 29!

It’s important to mention that, without the efforts from staff and, most importantly, your patience as members, these renovations would never have happened. It was a real team effort.

Thank you all for your support.

If you haven’t been into the new Café 29, you really should! We’re sure you’ll immediately notice how bright it is. The big, beautiful windows let in an abundance of natural light, creating a fresh, open and relaxing space. And the contemporary — yet timelessly stylish

— furniture will be enjoyed for years to come!

Café 29 is extremely functional from an operations standpoint. A lot of time went into the operational design of the space with a focus on “how the members can be served better and more efficiently.” The result is better flow from a food service standpoint, allowing for a much bigger and more exciting menu.

Yes, you can still get Chicken Fingers & Fries but there are some other exciting and fresh options as well. For instance, we now have a European Rotisserie. Every day you can order fresh Rotisserie Chicken with all the fixings or try our rotating daily features like Prime Rib

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or Porchetta. The new menu also has some great Superfood options like our Moroccan Quinoa and Chickpea Power Salad, the Hippie Bowl, the Yogi Superbowl or the Vegan Indian Bowl. In addition, we have a wide selection of gluten-free menu items.

These new and exciting meals will provide all our members and athletes the necessary body fuel to keep going (and they are delicious)!

As well, there is a made-to-order omelette station open until 11 am, after which it turns into the noodle bar. There’s a bigger and better sushi variety, along with other Asian favourites, including famous Glencoe Pho. Every day there will also be a beautiful pastry and bread display.

Do you love our gravies, soups and sauces?

Enjoy! These Club favourites will now be ready and available for you to take home.

In fact, we’re ramping up our take-out services so now you can get more items as grab-and-go and have dinner at home. But perhaps the most impressive thing about the menu in Café 29 is the large, new salad bar, with its wide variety of choices. In all, 72 different items will be available daily, so the issue (for some) might be too many choices!

At The Glencoe Club, we continue to take sustainability and the environment very seriously. Whenever possible, the food items in Café 29 are sourced from organic, sustainable and humane suppliers.

In addition, our take-out packaging — including plastic cutlery, straws, smoothie cups, take-out coffee cups and to-go containers are either biodegradable or recyclable. A

The Food & Beverage team at the Club hopes you find Café 29 fresh and inviting. We want you to enjoy a place so comforting it feels like your second home!

visit glencoe.org for full gallery of photos from the Café 29 Grand Opening.

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SANDWICHES Italian Deli salami, Prosciutto and Cappicollo, wood-roasted artichokes, Provolone and Pepperoncini spread on a ciabatta Grilled Veggie & Pesto on ciabatta

SALADS TO GO The Hippie Bowl kale, sweet potato, sprouts, goji berries, dried blue berries, maple miso kale infused soba noodles Blueberry & Feta Spinach Salad spinach, Feta and almonds with fresh and dried blueberries and a lemon poppy seed dressing

Yours to enjoy Your new Café 29 must-try food is fresher, healthier and tastier than ever!

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Rubbed Roasted Chicken roasted potatoes or potato wedges, Chef’s daily vegetable and the Club's chicken sauce with a fresh baked roll

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FRESH PASTRIES • Almond Croissant filled with marzipan • Cinnamon Roll Parisian-style pastry • Pain au Chocolate - buttery puff pastry with Belgian chocolate • Butter Croissant

HOT 'N’ FRESH FROM THE SAUTÉ STATION: Yogi Super Bowl curried chickpeas, broccoli, yam and kale on a bed of brown rice and spinach topped with pumpkin and sunflower seeds.

Indian Vegan Bowl tandoori tofu, cashew butter, tomato, coriander, radish, beet, zucchini, chick pea and white beans on brown rice

YOGURT BOWLS Berry Berries Crumble Bowl fresh berries finished with Greek yogurt berry smoothie and topped with homemade granola and raw sunflower seeds

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Golf Demo Day Saturday, September 2

Labour Day Monday, September 4 Club open holiday hours.

Sports Lounge Dining Tuesday, September 5 Opened for family and adult dining.

Mixed Theme/ Fun Night at GGCC Friday, September 8 Chef vs Chef themed night.

Please call the Golf Club for reservations 403-240-7381.

Squash Friday Drop-in September 8 - June 22 4:30 - 6:30 pm Everyone is welcome! Contact Squash for more details.

Tennis Multiskillz Program September 11 - October 23 4 - 5 pm Meet on Court 1, wear whites and nonmarking soles. Min 4 Max 12 No class October 9.

Club Championship Bridge Fall Luncheon Wednesday, September 13 At The Glencoe Golf & Country Club.

Dementia: Opportunity for Mindfulness Education September 13, 20, 27 & October 11, 18, 25 See page 57 for more details.

GGCC Drive-in at the Driving Range

Little Chefs International Cuisine

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Saturday, September 16 2:30 - 4:30 pm / Age: 3 - 5

A family friendly event.

6:30 pm BBQ and activities, 8:30 pm movie, 10 pm fireworks.

For more information, email nsawatsky@glencoe.org.

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Bring a Friend Outdoor Rock Climbing September 15 & 16 Age: 10 - 14 This two-day program is for new climbers interested in an introduction to rock climbing.

Participants will first learn how to belay at the Climbing Centre and understand the basics of environmental stewardship and outdoor climbing techniques.

The next day will be dedicated to introductory rock climbing where climbers will apply their skills with the help of our experienced guides. Transportation included.

Children love to delve into the art of cooking. Taking that innate interest and teaching them skills like how to measure, how to stir, how to crack an egg, etc. will foster independence and increase self-esteem. Children will learn to follow recipes to create their own masterpieces. This class will focus on foods from around the world.

Fall Bridge Lessons Tuesday, September 19 Bridge lessons begin and run for eight weeks.

Wibit Day Friday, September 22 5 - 8 pm / Age: 7+ Join us for some aquatic adventure as you climb, jump and splash your way through the Wibit obstacle course.

Family Tennis Day Saturday, September 16 Please contact Tennis for more details.

Badminton Family Fun Day Saturday, September 16 1 - 3 pm Games, prizes, snacks and information on our Badminton programming for the entire family!

Yamuna® Body Rolling September 16 & 30 2 - 4:30 pm • Save your Hips (Sept. 16) • In the Bed (Sept. 30) Ball included.

Register in GameTime or see Sports Brochure for more info .

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Family Climbing Outdoor Session September 22 & 23 Age: 7+ This two-day program is designed specifically for parents who want to experience the excitement of outdoor climbing with their children. Equipment, transportation, instruction and lunch are included in this program.

Urban Hike Saturday, September 23 10 am - Noon / Age: 7 - 9 Explore your local neighbourhood park in this interactive urban hike for youth. Participants will walk to a nearby park from the Club and learn about environmental stewardship, local plants and animals. Guides will also lead games and fun activities from the site.

Junior Club Tour Saturday, September 23 Tours are offered monthly. You can also set up a private tour with our Duty Manager by contacting tducklow@glencoe.org or call 403-243-2506 e350.

GGCC Oktoberfest Saturday, September 23 Biergarten and family-style German dinner. Call the Golf Club for reservations 403-240-7381.

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Tuesday, September 26 1:30 - 2:30 pm / Age: 4 - 5 Have you ever seen a scarecrow?

Why do farmers use scarecrows?

Come and join us as we learn about and draw a scarecrow to help the farmers. We will use simple shapes to create our scarecrow’s face. He is so cute – how can he possibly scare away the birds?

Youth Bowling & Swim Night Friday, September 29 6:30 - 8:45 pm / Age: 6½ - 9

Adult Intro to Outdoor Sport Climbing, September 24

A night of bowling 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. A great opportunity for parents to enjoy a night out!

Engineering For Kids Sumo Bot Challenge Friday, September 29 6:30 - 8 pm / Age: 6½ - 9

Adult Intro to Outdoor Sport Climbing Sunday, September 24 9 am - 4:30 pm / Age: 16+ This full-day program is designed specifically for participants with previous indoor lead climbing experience and covers the fundamentals of hazard recognition and stewardship in the outdoor environment, routefinding on natural rock, anchors and rappelling.

Dates and events are subject to change.

Drop off the young engineers for an exciting and fun night of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). They will team up to build and battle the ultimate Sumo Bot!

Youth Bowling & Swim Night, September 29

Drop-in Squash Social Friday, September 29 Season opener. Contact Squash for more details.

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2017/18 Board of Directors Election All ballots must be received by Monday, October 2, 7 pm.

Thanksgiving Art Tuesday, October 3 6 - 7:30 pm / Age: 6 - 12 For this Thanksgiving-themed workshop we will be drawing a still life of a gourd and a mini pumpkin. We will be practicing our shading and talking about shadows and highlights while we colour these waxy vegetables with pencil crayons.

Annual General Meeting Wednesday, October 4 The Glenoe Ballroom, 7 pm.

Dine & Draw Friday, October 6 5:45 - 8 pm / Age: 6½ - 9 Let your children join Young Rembrandts for an evening of learning and fun. Dinner included.

Wibit Days October 6 & 22 / Age: 7+ Join us for some aquatic adventure as you climb, jump and splash your way through the Wibit obstacle course.

Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet Sunday, October 8 In the Ballroom. Dinner times starting at 5:30 pm. Reservations via Reception: 403-243-2506.

Squashed Grapes Wednesday, October 4 6 - 7:30 pm

October 5 - November 23 6:45 pm Swiftly becoming the best social league in the Club. All abilities encouraged – limited spaces fill up quickly. Free jugs of beer on first Thursday. Prizes and $10 credit in the Pub after playoffs.

For more information contact Squash at 403-287-4181 or email squash@glencoe.org

October 10 & 11 Bridge pair and team games.

Mini Dine & Draw Friday, October 13 5:45 - 7:30 pm / Age: 5 - 7 Let your children join Young Rembrandts for an evening of learning and fun. Dinner included.

Yamuna® Body Rolling October 14 & 21 • Save your Hips Part 2: Anatomyu® (Oct. 14) Bring black ball from Save Your Hips: Part 1.

• Save Your Lower Legs & Feet (Oct. 21) Black ball and foot wakers included.

Every Day Manners For Kids!

Ladies only squash with a wine tasting and cheese. For more information contact Squash at 403-287-4181 or email squash@glencoe.org

Thirsty Thursdays Squash Team League

Jane Johnson Club Appreciation Game

October 14 & 21, 1 - 3 pm Age: 5 - 7

Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet at GGCC Sunday, October 8 $55/Adult, $25 Kids. Please call the Golf Club for reservations 403-240-7381.

Thanksgiving Monday, October 9

Are your children shy meeting new people? Do they give good eye contact? How about a handshake? Are they confident answering the phone? These skills and many others are the building blocks for helping your child learn the importance of respectful behaviour, both at home and school.

Bridge Bootcamp

Club open holiday hours.

October 14 & 15

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Bridge - Erin Berry Rookie Master Game

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Wednesday, October 18

Annual Golf Meeting Wednesday, October 18 The Glenoe Ballroom, 7 pm.

Register in GameTime or see Sports Brochure for more info .

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Getting Started in Curling

Halloween Parent/Tot

October 19 - November 23 6 - 7:30 pm

Tuesday, October 24 1:30 - 2:30 pm / Age: 4 - 5

Register online for the most exciting and successful program in our Curling department!

Parents - join your preschool child and draw with Young Rembrandts!

Come join us as we set sail for high adventure and draw a wonderful pirate character. Our bold adventurer will be outfitted with the usual pirate wares like a bandana, earring and eye patch.

Tennis Fall Mixed Doubles Tournament October 19 - 22

Your Presence is Your Power Thursday, October 19 7 - 9 pm $5 to register. See page 68 for more details.

Youth Climb & Swim Night Friday, October 20 6:30 - 8:45 pm / Age: 6½ - 9 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. A great opportunity for parents enjoy a night out!

Wizards & Fairies Saturday, October 21 2:30 - 4:30 pm / Age: 3- 5 Bippity Boppity Boo! The wizards and fairies party is waiting for you!

Children will be part of a world of magic, mystery and fun. They will also create unusual crafts and make yummy fairy snacks. Be aware, you may be the object of their next magical spell!

Junior Club Tour Saturday, October 21 Tours are offered monthly. You can also set up a private tour with our Duty Manager by contacting tducklow@glencoe.org or call 403-243-2506 e350.

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Halloween Science Party Saturday, October 28 2:30 - 4:30 pm / Age: 3- 5

Getting Started in Curling, October 19 - November 23

For those children who love ooey and gooey things and love Halloween! We will perform some exciting science experiments interspersed with games and a spooky snack.

Halloween Throughout the Club Sunday, October 29 12:30 - 3 pm or 4 - 6:30 pm Cost: $18. Includes: treats, arts and crafts, passbook events and goodie bag. Limited space available in each party. Please register by Thursday, October 26 at the Sports Office or online.

Halloween Throughout the Club, October 29

Tennis Multiskillz Program October 30 - December 11 4 - 5 pm Meet on Court 1, wear whites and nonmarking soles. Min 4, Max 12.

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November 3 & 26 / Age: 7+

Sunday, November 5 2:15 - 5:15 pm / Age: 6 - 11

Tuesday, November 7 1:30 - 2:30 pm / Age: 4 - 5

Make your family and community safer by street wising your children. This high energy, interactive program will give your children a safety plan they can use! Topics include home alone safety, bullying, stranger myth, inappropriate touching, abductions, self-confidence and more.

Come and join us as we draw a cute adorable puppy. Let us show you that drawing a puppy is not as difficult as it seems. We will even add spots to his body and a dish bowl by his side.

Instructor: Young Rembrandts.

Safetots

November 7 & 28 4:15 - 5:15 pm / Age: 5 - 7

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

Climb, Dine & Play Friday, November 3 5:30 - 8:30 pm/ Age: 6½ - 9 Children can experience the thrill of climbing followed by a kid’s style dinner and then finishing with fun and games in the studio while the parents have a quiet dinner, work out in Fitness, get a massage, or play a game of tennis. A great opportunity for the entire family to enjoy a night out!

Laura Numeroff Saturday, November 4 2:30 - 4:30 pm / Age: 3- 5 Laura Numeroff is a well-known author of books such as If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, If You Give a Pig a Pancake, If You Give a Moose a Muffin, and many more. Her fun loving animal characters help enable children’s imaginations to soar as they picture animals reenacting human events. Children will love to participate in some of the same events the animals do, create an art piece and share in a snack that the animals enjoy.

Urban Hike Saturday, November 4 10 am - Noon / Age: 7 - 9 Explore your local neighbourhood park in this interactive urban hike for youth. Participants will walk to a nearby park from the Club and learn about environmental stewardship, local plants and animals. Guides will also lead games and fun activities from the site.

Sunday, November 5 1 - 2 pm / Age: 3 - 5 Start the personal safety training early with this lively and interactive program aimed at preschool children. Children will learn about the importance of keeping private parts private and what to do if they feel an ‘uh-oh’ in their tummy. Songs and rhymes that children will remember are part of this class.

Presented by Safe4Life.

Every Day Manners For Kids!

Are your children shy meeting new people? Do they give good eye contact? How about a handshake? Are they confident answering the phone? These skills and many others are the building blocks for helping your child learn the importance of respectful behaviour, both at home and school.

Remembrance Day Saturday, November 11

Girls Play Squash

Club open holiday hours.

November 6 - October 28 1 - 3 pm

Youth Pizza & Plunge Night

Join our female and Team Canada Squash Pro for an afternoon of fun and giggles - girly giveaways to be had!

For more information contact Susie at 403-287-4184 or email squash@glencoe.org

Family Christmas Party Bookings Monday, November 7 Reservations available for Glencoe Family Christmas Parties December 3, 10 and 17.

Register in GameTime or see Sports Brochure for more info .

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Friday, November 10 6:30 - 8:45 pm / Age: 6 - 9 Enjoy a dinner of pizza and then go into the outdoor pool for a refreshing dip. There will be no shortage of fun!

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Eat Then Minute To Win It! Friday, November 17 5:45 - 8:30 pm / Age: 6½ - 9 Do your youngsters like to be challenged? If so, they will enjoy a kid-style dinner followed by a night of crazy one-minute challenges to get them amped for the weekend!

President’s Ball Friday, November 17, 6:30 pm An opportunity to celebrate our incoming President. Cocktail reception, four-course dinner with accompanying wines and entertainment. Reservations via Reception 403-243-2506.

Yamuna® Body Rolling Saturday, November 18 2:30 - 4 pm Feet (part 2). Foot savers included. Bring foot wakers as well from Save Your Lower Legs & Feet.

Junior Chefs Cooking Class - International Cuisine Sunday, November 19 1 - 4 pm / Age: 6 - 8

Tuesday, November 21 6 - 7:30 pm / Age: 6 - 12

American Thanksgiving

Games, crafts and a snack that even Maui would enjoy!

All day turkey special in the Pub and Sports Lounge.

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In this workshop, we will recreate Vincent Van Gogh’s famous Starry Night complete with swirls throughout the sky.

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Take cooking to the next level with this intermediate cooking class. It promises to stimulate and develop the love of cooking in your child. From multi-step directions to more complicated recipes, students will create yummy things to eat and share.

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Tuesday, November 21, 5 pm Thursday, November 23

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American Thanksgiving, November 23

Friday, November 24 6:30 - 8 pm / Age: 6 - 10 Children will put their engineering and architecture skills to work as they build city-themed models using LEGO Bricks.

Team Tennis Social Friday, November 24

Grey Cup in the Pub Sunday, November 26 Pub specials and big screen!

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Every year, we get together to celebrate the accomplishments of athletes from The Glencoe Club. It’s always a great opportunity to show appreciation to coaches, athletes and parents for their hard work, time and effort. It’s also one of the most anticipated traditions at The Glencoe Club.

This year, once again, we called the celebration “The Art of Sport.” We hope that this year, it’ll continue to have members talking for years to come. Our athletes won provincial and national championships (as seen in the award winners photos). We’d like to congratulate all the coaches, athletes and parents for their new accomplishments this year and thank everyone involved in such a historic night!

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ACHIEVEMENT AWARD BADMINTON Austin Bauer 2017 Pan American Men’s Doubles Finalist 2017 Canadian Men’s Doubles Semi-Finalist 2017 Alberta Men’s Doubles Champion

L-R: Danny Shannon, Andy and Catherine Steedman, Mike Letourneau

Kevin Lee 2017 Canadian Under 23 Men’s Doubles Champion 2017 Canadian Under 23 Mixed Doubles Semi-Finalist

SQUASH Danielle Letourneau Represented Canada 2016 Women’s World Team Championships 2017 Canadian National Championships Finalist 2017 Nash Cup Champion

Andrew Schnell 2017 Bankers Hall PSA Pro-Am Winner 2017 Canadian National Championships (4th) 2017 Alberta Open Champion

TENNIS Dave Bell

Andrew and Ellen Muir

Robert Birrell and Talia Bernbaum

2017 World Senior Championships Men’s 45 Bronze Medalist

MERIT AWARD BADMINTON Greg Bury 2017 Canadian Over 30 Men’s Doubles Champion 2017 Canadian Over 30 Mixed Doubles Champion

L-R: Johnathan Akin-Mulrooney, Byron Holcek, Colton and Graydon Robb

Lorraine Goss 2017 Canadian Over 80 Mixed Doubles Champion

SQUASH Mike Letourneau Represented Canada 2016 Can-Am Cup 2017 Canadian Doubles Championships 60+ (3rd)

VOLUNTEER AWARD SQUASH Robert Birrell 2017 Lapham Grant Tournament Chair L-R: Greg Bury, Kai Ma, Eunice Hermanto, Graydon Robb, Kevin Lee, Byron Holcek, Austin Bauer, Emily Chan, Johnathan Akin-Mulrooney, Bryan Moody

Visit glencoe.org for full gallery of photos and the list Honourable Mention Award Winners.

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Rakiya Johnson, Maggie Phelps, Jessica Power

Marshall Abbott, Joanne Hruska

Ingrid and Austin Bauer with guest

Warren, Jamie and Kerry Robinson

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Sean Hann, Suzette O'Byrne, Kim Snethun, Jan Bloemraad

Karen Torstensen, Patti Shannon

Laura and Mike Letourneau

Mike, Genevieve, Michael and Liam Knapp with Chris Jennings

Rebecca Johnson, Claire Allison, Jen Hill, Randy Robb

Danny Shannon, Jessica Power

Yau Yu Mak Susan Schulli, Susan and John Petch, Laura Letourneau

Jamie Robinson, Gordon Lam

Chris Jennings, Patti Shannon, Mike Knapp

Greg Bury, Joanne Hruska

Marshall Abbott, Dietmar Rautenbach

Karen Torstensen, Ingrid Bauer, Claire Allison

Cara Bonney Barr, Connie McMurtry Janet Lipsett, Joanne Hruska, Bryan Wright, Danny Shannon, Susan Schulli, Cara Bonney Barr Visit glencoe.org for full gallery of photos and the list Honourable Mention Award Winners.

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Curling Leagues MEN’S LEAGUE Monday and Tuesday nights: 6:30 pm start

Curling League Nights The Glencoe Curling section is a bustling one with over 500 members, numerous league options, great social gatherings and some of the best curling athletes in the world training here.

Want to get involved in curling?

You have numerous options. The easiest and most traditional is to get four (or more) people together and sign up for one of the Men’s, Women’s or Mixed League Nights scheduled during the week. Games begin the week after Thanksgiving and continue into the first week of March. Leagues finish prior to Spring Break.

LADIES LEAGUE Tuesday afternoon: 1 pm start Wednesday evening: 6:30 pm start Thursday afternoon (Drop-in Doubles): 1 pm start MIXED LEAGUE Friday night: 6:30 pm start REC LEAGUE Thursday night: 6 pm start (one on-ice coach provided) To register for any of the above leagues, email curling@glencoe.org. Sign up as a single, couple or full team. Our Curling Director, Paul Webster, will help find you a team if needed.

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$85 per person (maximum 40 people) Register online at glencoe.org

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Four Themes and Sponsored Craft Beer Night (Village and Trolley 5) Cost: $60 per player (includes two jugs of beer per team after the game), appetizer and some great prizes. First night will include instruction with two on-ice coaches for each night to help guide your play.

Thursdays, 6 - 7:30 pm October 19 - November 23

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Athlete Spotlight KEY CURLING DATES September 15

Ice is in

October 10

Leagues Commence

December 20 to January 5

Christmas Break

Janurary 8

Leagues Resume

January 18-21

Senior Curling Club Championships

Februrary 22-25

Mixed Curling Club Championships

March 12-18

Men’s & Women’s Club Championships

The Glencoe Club hosts Curling Canada’s National Training Centre and, as such, has a number of athletes training here under the guidance of our Curling Director and Olympic Team Leader, Paul Webster. You’ll see these athletes training at our Club on a regular basis and on TV, representing us at a number of major events this season. The biggest event on their calendar this year is the 2017 Olympic Trials that will qualify them for the 2018 Olympics in South Korea in February.

Ryan Fry A recent addition to the NTC this season, Ryan is part of the Brad Jacobs team from Northern Ontario, the reigning Olympic Gold Medalists from the 2014 Games in Sochi, Russia (they will be one of the favourites going into the 2017 Trials).

Chelsea Carey Curling Private Events Corporate Team Buidling or Private Parties Cost: $110 per sheet for two hours Includes: equipment rental, ice usage, lounge space set aside for an hour before and an hour after the event.

Add an instructor or a full-time host during your event to help run all the curling.

Numerous dates available with a number of Saturday nights still open.

Want to add an Olympic Gold Medalist or Canadian Champion to your event?

With the National Training Centre being hosted at the Glencoe, we have the ability to really WOW your customers and friends. Let's chat and make your event one that everyone will remember.

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The three-time Provincial Champion Skip and one-time Canadian Champion Skip will be taking her re-tooled Glencoe Club team into the Trials as one of the favourites.

Watch for this team to come out on fire this year with new third Cathy Overton-Clapham.

Ben Hebert & Kevin Koe Ben is a 2010 Olympic Gold Medalist. Kevin is a three-time Brier Champion. Combined, they won the 2016 World Men’s Championship with their current team out of The Glencoe Club. They go into the 2018 season with one thing in mind: Olympic Gold.

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Glencoe Ice Commands Worldwide Respect An interview with Mark Jaworski, Ice Supervisor

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Q: Our ice has been described among the best in the world. How do you maintain it to that standard?

The daily curling ice maintenance starts early morning every day during the curling season. Quite often, we maintain it two to three times a day, for special events like Club Championships and such. In order to keep curling ice sheets in pristine condition, we ensure the ice level is even in the play area, the curling ice speed is 14 - 15 seconds, curling rocks are sharp enough to create the desired curl, the curling ice surface temperature is -5.3ºC/22.5ºF, the floor temperature is kept at approximately -6.1ºC/21ºF, the air temperature is around 6.1ºC/43ºF, the humidity at the curling ring is kept between 50 and 60 percent and both halves of the curling sheet are consistent during the play.

Q: How long have you been doing this job and where did you learn it?

I’ve been doing this job for 35 years. There isn't a school for making ice at this level. You can learn basic icemaking knowledge in courses organized by the ACA or CCA and some other organizations, such as TSN. I’ve chosen to help at national events including The Brier and Grand Slams of Curling (known as Pinty's Grand Slam of Curling, a series of curling bonspiels that’s part of the annual World Curling Tour), to further my knowledge. I was also very lucky to have the opportunity to take part in Great Britain's Curling National Team's preparation before the Olympic Games in Vancouver.

Q: What are some memorable events, bonspiels and/ or ice shows at the Glencoe?

Two weeks before the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, the Great Britain Curling National Team booked two sheets of curling ice at The Glencoe Club. The team hired Canadian national icemakers to make curling ice and to prepare the curling rocks. The goal was to create the conditions that would be expected in the Olympic Village in Vancouver. I was planning to stand on the sidelines and not get involved. However, I was pleasantly surprised when world-class icemaker, Mark Szurek, asked me (humble icemaker from the Glencoe) for help. For the next two weeks you could see us working together, on and off the curling ice and some people witnessed brainwaves radiating between us!

Q: How long does it take, and how many gallons of water, to build one curling sheet?

With the Grundfos electric water pump delivering 10 gallons per minute at 40 PSI pressure, one flood takes approximately 11 minutes. This needs to happen 15 times for a total time of about two and a half hours. It takes 1,650 gallons of water.

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Q: How many gallons of water does it take to build the skating rink?

Between 12,000 and 13,000 gallons of water.

Q: What’s the ideal ice temperature?

The temperature of the curling floor should be -6.1ºC/21ºF, with the ice surface at -5.3ºC/22.5ºF. The air temperature in the rink should be 6.1ºC/43ºF and the humidity 50 to 60 percent.

The skating ice floor temperature should be -5.5ºC/22ºF, the ice surface should be around -4.7ºC/23.5ºF and the air temperature should be 7.2ºC/45ºF with humidity at 40 to 50 percent.

Q: How thick is the ice surface?

Curling ice thickness at the beginning of the curling season is 1¾ inches and can get to 2¾ to 3 inches at the end of the season. Skating ice thickness varies. The most-used (center) area of the skating ice is around 2½ inches, the edges are 2 to 3 inches thick and the ramp area where the ice re-surfacer machine starts and finishes the flood can be 4 to 5 inches.

Q: How many floods a day for skating?

On average there are six floods a day.

Q: Please explain any painting that’s involved. Also, what’s pebbling and why is it important to curlers?

For the last two years, we use “full houses,” with digital graphics and hog lines for curling ice. We use a one-piece print for easy installation and it’s reusable. The concrete floor is painted white and needs to be refreshed every season. The next step is to freeze the floor, which takes about two days. After that, we use a boom to spray water on the floor. It freezes very quickly and creates the ice layer. Next we flood the curling sheets. We apply DI water GLENCOE LIFE Vol. 2, Issue 3 39

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(chemically clean water) on each sheet. After four floods we install full houses, hog lines and some other lines in the ice. We cover this with 12 floods of water. At the end, we install (in the ice) all curling league championship results and some rock markers. The last two to three floods cover everything perfectly. The next step is ice levelling, done with the Boss ice machine and it takes around one hour to level ice on one sheet. Then comes pebbling, using cold water (13.3ºC /56ºF) and hot water (60ºC/140ºF). The pebbling head sprays water into the air and the drops land on ice and freeze. The granite rocks need to be the same temperature as the ice, so we put curling rocks on ice to cool them. Rocks do not touch the ice. We place them on the plastic sheets so they don’t melt the ice. Every curling rock has a running edge. It’s the rough area underneath the rock and it’s about 3 to 6 mm wide. This is the only area that contacts the ice. Pebbling separates the rock’s running edge from the ice. When the curling rock is pushed down the ice with inside or outside rotation, the running edge grabs the pebble and directs the rock in the desired direction. It’s why we call it curling.

Q: What specialized equipment is used for the ice?

In order to get chemically pure water, we use a carbon filter and two DI tanks (deionization is also referred to as demineralization and is one of the most efficient processes for removing ionic dissolved salts and minerals from water). For curling ice maintenance we use a 24-volt DC-hydrostatic scraper called the Boss. For skating ice maintenance we use an Engo ice re-surfacer for regular floods and Olympia edger machine for shaving ice very close to the board.

Q: How heavy are the curling rocks?

One granite curling rock weighs 40 pounds. Junior granite curling rocks weigh 20 pounds.

Q: Is there a difference in how you prepare ice for our members versus for our 2016 World Championship squad Team Koe? The short answer is that preparation of the curling ice for Kevin Koe is absolutely the same as for any Glencoe curler. Six years ago, I had an idea about creating arena ice at the Curling Club. It’s never been done before. Big events like the Brier usually take place in hockey arenas because these facilities can contain more people than the average curling club. The arena curling ice sheets are built on existing skating/hockey ice. The curling rocks curl a lot (around four to six feet) and the speed of the arena ice is 14 to 15 seconds. The speed of the curling ice is the curling rock traveling time from one hog line to the other (on the

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opposite side of the curling sheet). On average, curling club rocks curl two to three feet and speeds vary from 11 to 13 seconds from hog line to hog line. The Glencoe Cub has become home for the National Training Centre in curling and we have provided the facility (curling ice) for some of the best curlers in the world. These factors helped me with my decision. The ideal situation would be a slow transition from club ice to arena ice, but that’s not possible. Instead, we have one type of ice for both Glencoe and NTC curlers. I still remember the steel silence after the first draw on new ice.

The Glencoe curlers have never experienced this type of ice before, but they’ve learned very fast. Three moths later, I was sure my operation was successful.

Q: Has the technology changed over the last 40 years?

Over the last 40 years, icemaking technology has changed a lot, particularly in curling. At The Glencoe Club, from 1982 to 1988, the Curling department did not have an ice scraper machine. The only tool available to maintain the curling ice was a handscraper with a 14 inch blade attached to a five inch wooden handle. The curling ice was slow and heavy, with a curler very lucky to get a curling rock to the other side of the ice sheet. The water for curling icemaking was straight from the tap, so the calcium (in the form of white powder) was everywhere, particularly on black curling pants. At that time we used to paint curling ice with ice paint and it took six people and over three weeks to finish eight sheets of ice. Curlers playing at that time liked to use corn brooms for sweeping the rocks. They have a tendency to lose a lot of straws. Sometimes they’d lose all of them. After a curling game, curlers left broom handles on the sidewalk, because all the corn straws were on (or in) the curling ice. There were enough corn straws, sometimes, to feed a horse. A

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Advantage Glencoe Program back for another great season!

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Chris Jennings Athletic Manager 403-287-4112 cjennings@glencoe.org

ast year, in addition to the fitness testing, weekly fitness classes and Discover Sport day, we brought in the following speakers: • Olympian and Glencoe member, Martin Giuffre, to talk about his Olympic experience in Rio • Nutritionist Samara Felesky Hunt, to teach athletes how to “eat to win” • Olympian Elvis Stojko, to talk about learning how to compete

This year, we’re excited to continue our great program and give our Glencoe athletes the ability to take the advantage.

The philosophy behind the Clubwide Advantage Glencoe program is to encourage our young Glencoe competitors to believe they are athletes and that sport is something you commit to, working hard to achieve specific goals.

We work to develop a culture that goes beyond individual sports and helps all athletes feel pride in representing The Glencoe Club by: • Instilling a sense of unity, camaraderie and pride amongst athletes in Glencoe sports programs • Encouraging a sense of accountability in the athletes • Sharing data for athletes and coaches to use setting goals and improving performance • Giving parents meaningful data that captures improvements throughout the year • Developing athletes who are proud of their sports, their achievements and their Club • Helping our athletes think of training as a year-round imperative (off season, pre-competitive, competitive season, post-season)

Glencoe athletes who enjoy the sports listed below are encouraged to take the advantage and participate in our Advantage Glencoe program from September to May: Aquatics Gators: • Junior Development • Development • Junior Performance • Performance Badminton • Precompetitive • Junior Development Climbing • Junior Competitive Climbing Team Skating • Session 1, 2, 3 • Junior Academy Squash • Competitive A, B, C Tennis • Orange/Green ball • Excel For more information or questions regarding the Advantage Glencoe program please contact your Sport Professional.

Glencoe junior skaters with Olympian Elvis Stojko (front)

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Glencoe Bowling – What’s Next?

While it’s been quiet around the Club for the past few months, there’s been quite a bit going on in the Bowling Centre to prepare for the upcoming season.

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he activity has been not only from the bowling side of things, but from an entire 360-degree aspect with regards to the facilities, the John Pearson programs, the Club Bowling Director and, of course, 403-287-4145 the members. jpearson@glencoe.org Let’s go over some of these exciting happenings, shall we?

First off, the title of the article. I apologize to all the grammar pros out there (looking at you, Mrs. Moffat), but “What’s Next” is the credo the bowling staff live by. We’re always thinking “what’s next?” While we’re extremely fortunate, grateful and proud to have one of the finest facilities in North America, we’re always looking around for how to make the next batch of improvements. These include not only facility improvements, but operational streamlining, service standard upgrades, additions to programs, new and exciting social events and anything that will help the members get more enjoyment out of the Bowling Centre. Let’s group all of the “moving parts” that are in motion this summer into three categories: Facility, Culture and Social.

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Facility We take a lot of good natured ribbing from the members and staff every offseason, mostly along the lines of “what are you renovating THIS summer?” While we can all be very proud of our Centre, we believe the steps that were taken have had a wonderful payoff for the membership.

This year’s improvements are mainly infrastructure, but in the big scheme of things, they’re every bit as important as past renovations. The changes involve bringing the lanes in line with official specifications to help sanction the facility with the Canadian Tenpin Federation (CTF). This is good, because it will make us one of the first “string” centres in the world to be sanctioned. Our pins are connected to the pinsetter with 5mm cord (string) and string-type pinsetters have never been sanctioned in the past.

CTF is leading the charge, world-wide, to sanction string machines. We are working closely with our partners at CTF to help them in this process. Australia has just jumped on board as well, with the US (USBC) and European Federation (ETBF) observing closely. You’re probably thinking, “alright, bowling guy, how does this affect me?” Well friends, from a playability standpoint, it improves play for both 10-pin and 5-pin bowlers.

While the changes are aimed at 10-pin sanctioning, the lanes will be in much better “spec” and the improvements will not affect 5-pin play whatsoever. From a civic standpoint, this positions the Glencoe as one of the world leaders in this change-to-string-machine sanctioning.

We’re proud to be at the forefront of this movement and are working closely with our partners worldwide, to facilitate this change. In addition, we’re working to change the lane lighting to high-efficiency LED fixtures. With the “ramping down” of fluorescent tube production and the

overall cost-benefit of LED lighting, this will be a great improvement for the efficiency and overall look of the Centre.

Culture Can you hear it? We’ve been quiet about this for the last few years for fear of jinxing things, but we’re very proud that the membership has embraced the change in the culture of bowling around the Club. Leagues are filling, open play is increasing, weekends we’re the place to be and organized gatherings are as strong as ever. This makes us so happy to see the members enjoy a sport and activity that we are so passionate about. Although we are passionate about this great sport (sometimes too passionate), we always keep in mind that the first priority is to have fun and we’re working as hard as ever to provide a fun environment for all of your family, friends and guests. We’re also working with our Food & Beverage partners to provide for an improved total experience in the Centre. Along with that culture change, we have to do a little flag waving. As the bowlers continue to improve, we want to make sure to let you know that we have instruction available to make you a better player or to just enjoy the game more. The Club has graciously allowed me to continue my education in both five and 10-pin instruction and coaching. In five-pin, I currently have a “Competition” level certification from the NCCP. This is the highest teaching level for five-pin bowling. In 10-pin, I’m in the “Competition Development” path. This is the highest level for 10-pin coaching in Canada and I’m scheduled to be certified in early 2018. I’m also a USBC (United States Bowling Congress) Silver Level Coach, one of only nine in Canada. These levels of certification make your bowling guy the only coach in Canada (and the world) to achieve this distinction! I am

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NEW MARTIAL ARTS INSPIRED DROP-IN CLASSES

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humbled to be at this level and must say that there’s nothing I like more than coaching.

So whether you play 5-pin or 10-pin competitively or recreationally, stop by and we’ll do our best to help you enjoy the game even more.

Social In a past version of the Vision Statement, the line “…premier Sport and Social Club…” resonated with us in the Bowling Centre. It did so because we believe bowling is the perfect activity to combine both the sport and social aspects we strive for at the Club. Our friend, Paul Webster (esteemed Curling Director), espouses the same thoughts for the Curling department.

To that end, we’re trying to improve your social experiences at the Club. One quick example is the wildly successful “Rock & Roll” tournament that combines bowling and curling with a healthy dose of socializing.

We’d love to host more of these types of events in the future and already have a few up our sleeves. Check back often and help us make The Glencoe Club your social home away from home!

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Monday 6:35 pm

BODY RENO X

Starts September 11 with Philip

Wednesday 6:35 pm

COMBAT CONDITIONING

Starts September 13 with Chase

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The Exciting History of Badminton at The Glencoe Club The Glencoe Club opened in 1931 with (then) stateof-the-art badminton courts. The first function of these courts was to host the opening ball on November 16! George Hill was the first Badminton Pro. He started on December 1. Some of the earliest badminton events were Sunday afternoon mixed doubles challenges, followed by afternoon tea!

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adminton became a more serious, competitive sport at The Glencoe Club when Dave Folinsbee was named Head Badminton Professional in 1949. He made the sport a great success through programming and exhibitions, with the Club co-hosting two Canadian Badminton Championships (1950, 1956) and the Thomas Cup Pan American Finals in 1952. After the Club burned to the ground in the 1962 fire, it re-opened with Mr. Folinsbee as its new Sports Director. Jim Powell was brought on in 1963.

In the 1960s, The Glencoe Club had some fantastic results from its members, many of their names recognizable today. Jamie Paulson was winning Canadian titles in 1964 and Sherri Boyce followed suit in 1965. Channarong Ratanaseangsuang was hired by the Club in 1967 and would continue as Badminton Pro until he retired 40 years later. Top names in the 1970s included Susan Cutmore, Lorraine Thorne, Barbara Alexander, Don Smith, Doug McGillivray, Allison Delf, Bev Suits, Jim Mackie, John Taylor, Sharon Crawford, Wendy Clarkson, Ken Little, Dave Johnson, Jamie Marks, Doug Johnson, Bob MacDougall, Greg Carter, Steven Johnston, Leslie O’Donoghue, Carla Thomas, Mike Breen, John Goss, and Peter Mayerchak, to name a few!

One of the longest-standing junior programs in the Club started in 1963, after the fire. The Junior Badminton Ladder registered a whopping 520 players! Since the 1960s, the Ladder has remained a fixture at The Glencoe Club.

Each year since 1963, young children have been introduced to badminton

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through a fun, game-based program.

Many of these children have gone on to great, competitive accomplishments in the sport. Others simply enjoyed the game as children, but didn’t pursue it at a higher level. The best part is seeing the Adult League programs reunite a lot of the alumni from the Junior Ladder years later. The real goal of any sport program in a place like The Glencoe Club is to promote sport for life. It helps keep the “family” feel of the Club alive. It is also amazing as children of members (who went through the Junior Badminton program themselves) start to play as youngsters!

While writing this article, it was so fun to go through a lot of archived badminton photos to see participants in the current Men’s and Women’s programs when they were juniors. Take 1974 for example.

Every photo had at least one person who was still attached to the badminton program in some way. Ten years later, in 1984, a similar trend is discovered.

Many people in the photos have their own children or nieces and nephews participating in the Junior Ladder now, or have children taking lessons to get them ready to join. It’s exciting!

On the provincial and national scene, The Glencoe Club has been a force to be reckoned with. It has been 21 years since there has not been a National or Junior National Champion from the Club. That takes us back to 1996!

1974 - Girls 7-9: Kelly Knowlton, Susan Robinson, Theresa Van Houttg, Teresa Potter, Jennifer White, Laurie Larsen, Janice Manarey, Carol Irwin, Pam Van Helden

1974 - Boys 7-9: (Back L-R) Ian Johnston, Brendan Crayton, Scott Kellam, Keith Allison, Cavid Dundas, (Front L-R) Tom Van Houtt, Ted Irwin, Jeff Zaruby, Brian Talbot

1974 - Girls 10-11: (Back L-R) Alison Goss, Lori Borland, Marla Leitch, Giorgia Van Helden, (Front L-R) Leslie Davis, Carla Thomas, Carolyn Jull

1974 - Boys 10-11: (Back L-R) Wade Sparks, Ward Mallabone, John Smyth, Jeff OConnor, Greg Loucks, (Front L-R) Paul Major, James Leavitt, Chris Montgomery, Peter Major

1974 - Girls 12-14: (Back L-R) Laurie Tamagi, Lynda Larsen, Julie Clark, Susan Borland, Barb Wylie, (Front L-R) Lydia Henuset, Barb Manarey, Claire Allison, Valerie Larsen, Nancy Little

1974 - Boys 12-14: (Back L-R) Alisdair Leeson, Pat Burgess, Phillip Proudfoot, Clint Van Ostrand, Rodger Thompson (Front L-R) Dan Fraleigh, Doug Van Helden, Mike Dinkel, Mike Breen

1984 - Girls 7-9: (Back L-R) Danielle Fisher, Vickie McFadyen, Paula Caron, and Carolyn Wares (Front L-R) Alison Andrew, Sonja Howat, Helen Mahoney, Claire Knechtel

1984 - Girls 10-12: (Back L-R) Kristy MacDonald, Stephanie Jaroine, Keira Anderson (Front L-R) Kim Halliday, Kim Johnston, Kathryn Dundas

1984 - Girls 13-15: Jennifer Andrew, Avra Gibbs, Sue Riley, Jennifer Whyte

1984 - Boys 7-9: (Back L-R) John Horsky, Peter Legeyt, Michael Belenkie, Danny Knechtel (Front L-R) Dean Anderson, John Hayes, Robert Penner, Mark Caron, Stefan Horsky

1984 - Boys 13-15: (Back L-R) Neil Harris, Craig Milliken, David Popkey (Front L-R) Robbie Mueurin, Sean Halliday

1984 - Boys 10-12: (Back L-R) Billy Riley, Joel Tourigny, David Legeyt (Front L-R) Michael McDermott, Chris Fisher

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2017: Boys 10-12 Junior Ladder Winners: (L-R) Edward Ashenhurst, Stuart Mcdermid, Maxwell Coupland, Jackson Lachance, Brett Joffe, Quincy Barr, Malcolm Saville, Jack Roth

2017: 13-16 Junior Ladder Winners: Quinn Talbot, Emma Mickleborough, Camille Grafton

2017: Girls 10-12 Junior Ladder Winners: (Back L-R) Sage Snethun, Dena Poulos, Gigi Barr, Amelie Richard, Amelia Roth, Blue Crockford, (Front) Isabelle Lachance

2017: Girls 6-9 Junior Ladder Winners: (Back L-R) Lauren Graves, Jamie Robinson, Eva Schiefler, Julia Kolber, Abby Marano, Elise Retzer, (Front L-R) Katie Roth, Maria Poulos, Annaliese Cheung 2017: Boys 6-9 Junior Ladder Winners: (Back L-R) Bekket Roste, Jack O’Donoghue, Winston Mannix, Barrett Mannix, Nicholas Columbos, Brayden Barker, Sam Webster (Front L-R) Adam Saville, Jude Heller, William Kachmarski

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There were still Masters National Champions that year with Claire Allison and Nancy Helledie taking titles. In a changing landscape, where the sport has moved from being played at a few private clubs across the country to one where it is accessible to all and played widely through warehouse clubs and community club programs, this is absolutely amazing! The number of young people playing badminton has skyrocketed!

One of our most recent success stories is Martin Giuffre.

Martin started badminton like so many other children at the Club. He took lessons and played on the Junior Ladder. He found he had an aptitude and passion for the game. After a long and sometimes difficult journey, Martin found himself at the top of the heap, winning triple-crown at the Under 19 Junior Nationals in 2009. He took a break from the sport while pursuing his university degree in Ontario but continued to play badminton on the side. When he decided he wasn’t ready to close the book on his badminton career and wanted to begin his drive to qualify for the 2016 Rio Olympics, it was welcome news to the Professionals at The Glencoe Club (who always believed that there was more that he could do). After Martin and Bryan worked tirelessly together, his dream came true and he was one of only two Canadian athletes to participate in badminton at the Rio Olympics. Amazing!

Looking forward, badminton still plays a huge role at the Club. It’s important to try new things and experiment, but certain programs like the Junior Badminton Ladder will remain as an important fixture in the program.

We invite all young people at The Glencoe Club to join us for a Fun Family Day on Saturday, September 16, to try it out and see if they would like to be part of the history of the Club. We also can’t wait for our throwback event — Mixed Doubles followed

by Afternoon Tea — that will be held on Sunday, September 24.

We’re going to bring the 1930’s back! Please register online for this event as we can only host a certain number of players.

The Glencoe Club has a truly amazing Badminton Program and much is owed to the Professionals who gave so selflessly of themselves. I didn’t know them all, but the ones that I had the opportunity to either meet or work closely with all had a passion for the sport and the desire to share it with everyone they could. Dave Folinsbee, Jim Powell, Ken Poole and Channarong Ratanaseangsuang are four pioneers who created the program that remains strong to this day because of their efforts. New programs such as “Introduction to Badminton,” which began in 2008, have grown into success stories on their own. It is so much fun to have children younger than five years of age running around the courts, fostering a love of athletics.

The current badminton staff feel privileged and are committed to ensuring badminton continues to be an integral part of the Club’s programming. Many thanks to our amazing membership for making our section feel like a true family.Here’s to another great upcoming season! A

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Pickleball What’s in a Name?

by Sam Humphrys, Member Services Representative

Pickleball, it’s said, was invented in 1965 on a summer afternoon on Bainbridge Island, Washington by Congressman Joel Pritchard, Barney McCallum and Bill Bell.

The initial intention of the game was to keep the kids entertained through the summer months. It turned out to be such a thrilling game, the inventors’ entire families played it and they named it after one of their dogs, a cocker spaniel who answered to Pickles. He (Pickles) would chase the whiffle balls, running off with them! It was “Pickles’ ball,” everyone laughed. And pickleball — the name for the exciting new game — stuck!

Since the invention of the game, pickleball has been steadily growing in popularity. Today, it’s a sport played around the world. Recent statistics suggest that, in the US alone, over two million people are playing it. As lifetime member, Betsy Hickey, suggests, the growth could be because “pickleball is a game that is fun for all ages.”

With an aging baby boomer generation, and more young families at The Glencoe Club, pickleball is a great option for everyone.

Check back in the spring to find out what kind of clinics we will be offering for Summer 2018.

Betsy Hickey, lifelong member, talks Pickleball.

Q: How long have you been a member at The Glencoe Club?

I’m a lifelong member, having grown up at The Glencoe Club and then rejoining in 1992.

Q: What activities do you participate in at the Club?

Pickleball, badminton, aquafit, fitness and a walking group.

Q: What made you decide to get into playing pickleball?

It looked like a fun game to learn and play. It’s also a great activity to participate in while travelling.

Q: How long have you played pickleball?

Two years.

Q: How often do you play pickleball at The Glencoe Club?

One to two times per week.

Q: In your opinion, what is the best part about playing pickleball at The Glencoe Club?

It’s easy to drop in and play a couple of games, particularly on rainy days. There are several people eager to learn and play.

Q: Do you have any tips for other members who want to get involved in playing pickleball but do not know where to start?

I encourage members to participate in the clinics and to watch YouTube videos on pickleball. It’s a fun and easy game to play.

Q: Why do you think pickleball is growing so rapidly?

I believe it’s growing due to an aging population, it’s fun for all ages, it’s played on smaller courts and has an easier learning curve.

The information provided in this article is supported by a list of references which can be requested via info@glencoe.org.

Q: Do you have any final comments or words of advice for those who want to get involved in pickleball?

Just pick up a paddle and play. A

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ATHLETE

Colleen Nesbitt

by Chris Jennings, Athletic Manager

Henley Royal Regatta is one of the bestknown regattas in the world. Held for the first time in 1839, the competition has run annually ever since, except during the two World Wars. Originally staged by the Mayor of Henley and its people as a social event that included rowing, it quickly became a competitive rowing event.

The Regatta attracts thousands of visitors over a five-day period. Spectators enjoy over 200 races of an international caliber, with participation by Olympians and crews from around the world.

This year, Glencoe athlete, Colleen Nesbit, joined the Calgary Rowing Club to compete at the Henley Royal Regatta, in the Remenham Challenge Cup. After successfully moving through the qualifying round, they were defeated by University of London & Imperial College.

We had a chance to catch up with Colleen to ask her a few questions about the experience and what it took to get to that level.

How long have you been competing in rowing and which Glencoe programs here got you most excited?

I’ve been competing in rowing for three years now. My success in rowing comes from the great athletic background I built swimming for the Glencoe Gators while I was growing up. I started when I was six and went all the way through high school until university! My experience with the Gators made me love sports for the camaraderie, supportive coaching and daily challenges. And, of course, winning!

Are there any moments within your athletic career that stand out more than others?

I think winning the 2015 Canadian University Championships with the UBC Women’s team in my fifth and final year was fantastic. The UBC men won that year as well so everyone was celebrating together. That year, I was also honoured to win the UBC Thunderbird Leadership Award for my participation on the UBC Rowing and Swimming team in the same season, as well as volunteering and being involved in the UBC Women in Science Club on campus. I wasn’t the fastest swimmer on our team, but winning that award was really special because it recognized my hard work.

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For rowing, I think of the race I had (recently) at the Henley Royal Regatta. We were down at the start and pushed so hard to pull level and then just got beat at the end. I pushed the hardest I ever have — watching the race I’m not sure how my oar is still moving at the end. I’ve never gone so hard in a boat before, so it was a great step forward for me.

Do you currently participate in any other sports at the Club?

Nope, just a Fitness Centre regular.

How often do you train?

I train twice a day, every day, except on Thursday and a rest day on Sunday. It’s about 22 hours a week of training.

What’s the most important element at the Glencoe?

The most important thing to me is definitely the community and the standard of excellence I see in every department.

The staff I interact with, from Richard, who trains me upstairs, to Suzette from Aquatics, to the Locker Room attendants, to Juvy in the cafeteria who knows my number off by heart since I was 10, to the ladies that run the spin classes (Michelle and Andrea are beasts!) — I feel everyone is supporting me and I really appreciate it.

Who is your role model or someone you looked up to while growing up?

I’ve had so many role models because I’ve had so many great teammates. There is nothing more inspiring than to look right next to you and to see your teammate pushing himself or herself. It makes you look inward and demand the same.

What’s your favourite Glencoe meal?

Definitely the chocolate chip banana muffins. From 10 years old after swim practice, to now, those things are very addictive. So good!

What’s your favourite area of the Glencoe?

I’d have to say the Fitness Centre. The expansion is so great and the equipment is just awesome. I’ve happily worked out in gyms with rust on the plates and barbells, so it’s so nice to have all the toys the Glencoe has! My training has definitely benefited from it. A

Where do you see your athletic career in the future?

My dream is to represent Canada in Tokyo at the 2020 Olympics. Everything I do daily is to get to that goal!

What’s the best event at The Glencoe Club?

A tough question, but I’d have to say the Glencoe Swimming Club Champs. I loved competing in it as a Gator and now I love coming back and seeing all the little swimmers and racing a bit myself!

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efore you know it, white powder will blanket the mountains west of Calgary and those who put away the “boards” for the season last spring will be itching to strap them on again and hit the slopes.

Being ready to go not only involves making sure your equipment is up-to-date, in good condition and ready for action, but also making sure your body is tuned for the turbulence!

Any activity is more enjoyable if you’re physically prepared for it and — given the time and monetary investment in equipment, transportation, lodging, etc.

— you want to make sure you enjoy every minute on the slopes when you go. Here are a couple of very simple ways to start to get ready for the ski season now.

Localized muscular endurance Downhill skiing or snowboarding puts demand on the lower body and over the course of a full day or weekend on the hills, fatigue will set in and reduce your enjoyment.

Here are two ways to improve muscular endurance in your legs that won’t take a lot of equipment or time:

BODY WEIGHT 1A

Hit the Ski Slopes in Better Shape Than Ever!

The time is now to get ready for the upcoming season.

by Ken Clarke, Fitness Director

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Leg exercises such as squats, lunges, box jumps and wall sits build awesome lower body power without the need for fitness equipment. Use nothing but your own body weight for resistance and try this exercise: Wall sits: (1A) To build endurance, stand 12 to 15 inches from the wall with your feet flat on the floor and toes pointing straight ahead, then sit back against the wall and slide down it until your knees are bent at 90 degrees. Hold your position for 30 to 60 seconds and repeat two to three times.

Squats: (1B) Keep your feet at hip width and pointing straight ahead, then bend your hips and knees and squat down to a bench or chair position. Repeat 10 to 15 times.

Lunges: (1C) Step forward with one leg and bend your front knee, keeping it aligned over your forward foot until your front knee is bent at 90 degrees. Alternate feet or do 10 to 15 continuous repetitions on each side.

For variety, try lunging in different directions: straight forward, 45 degrees to each side and even straight sideways.

Box jumps: (1D) To build leg power, jump up onto a box or step 12 to 24 inches high, repeating for 10 to 15 repetitions.

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These sessions build serious muscular and aerobic endurance and strengthen your core.

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They’ll make you strong and healthy — and keep you that way — for the best ski season of your life!

Instructor: Geno Loria Tuesdays, Sept. 12 to Dec. 12 12:05 - 1 pm Cost: $175 (Code: 15327)

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CARDIO Exercises on Fitness Centre equipment such as stairclimbers, ellipticals, cycles or the Lateral X machine are great ways to get the legs conditioned for any activity. Twenty to 30 minutes of time with some higher intensity intervals will give you great results. Mix it up, cycling one day and stairclimbing the next, for better overall conditioning.

If you find it difficult to get motivated to train for the upcoming season on your own, we have some great classes for you. Geno, Cathi and Richard all conduct the Outdoor Prep classes as listed in the sidebar. You can register for these classes online. Space is limited, so don’t delay. A

Instructor: Cathi Molson Tuesdays, Sept. 12 to Dec. 12 5:30 - 6:30 pm Cost: $175 (Code: 15328) Instructor: Richard Gibney Thursdays, Sept. 14 to Dec. 14 5 - 6 pm Cost: $175 (Code: 15330)

For more information, please contact the Fitness Centre 403-287-4176

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90-DAY FOCUS QUICK TIPS

INTEGRATIVE HEALTH Celebrating Five Years at the Glencoe!

I Sara Reynolds CPT, PFS, FMS2, IHC, GES Integrative Health Coach & Personal Trainer sreynolds@glencoe.org 403-287-4144 ext. 586

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ntegrative Health combines conventional, complementary and alternative health care practices to optimize wellness and promote health. It seeks to improve all aspects of a person’s being, by focusing on their mind, body and spirit, in the context of their lifestyle and environment. It emphasizes healing and makes use of all appropriate therapies available to an individual.

The 90-Day Focus is built on the principle of integrative health, combining nutrition counselling, personal training, wellness coaching, metabolic assessments and other systems of support to help individuals meet their unique lifestyle goals. Each participant is assigned a dietitian or nutrition coach and personal trainer based on their needs. Along with their wellness coach, this gives them a team, invested to help them achieve their goals.

This year, the program is celebrating its fifth anniversary. To celebrate, some of the more than 60 former/current participants would like to share a few of their experiences. Whether to help someone take that first step, or to provide words of encouragement to keep their momentum, these participants hope they can inspire other members to seek support or start their independent journeys toward a healthier lifestyle.

1) DRINK MORE WATER • Enjoy flavoured water? Freeze mint leaves and pieces of lemon into ice cubes for a quick and convenient infusion solution.

• Keep a bottle of water at your desk and in your car. Try to finish it between meetings or destinations.

2) GET MORE ACTIVITY • Simple tricks such as taking the stairs or parking further away from your destination can add up on a pedometer.

• Doing squats and push-ups during commercials or episode breaks is another way to enjoy your screen time with a little less guilt!

3) TAKE A MINDFUL MOMENT • Practice gratitude every day. Write down five things you’re grateful for and five positive things you did each evening before bed. You’ll sleep better and improve your outlook.

• Make time each week to connect with an old friend or family member.

Have a relaxing conversation. It can be very therapeutic!

The 90-Day Focus is an open registration program, with members starting their 90 days whenever it’s convenient for them.

For more information or to register, please email 90days@glencoe.org or call Sara Reynolds at 403-462-2653. We look forward to starting you on your journey!

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The following are testimonials from former participants of the 90-Day Focus program.

We would like to congratulate all participants on their journeys and we look forward to helping many more members integrate health and wellness into their lives through the development of their individual lifestyle goals and action plans.

Making the decision to join the 90-Day Focus was one of the best wellness decisions I ever made!

After injuries and time away from the gym, I wasn’t sure how to get started on a path to wellness.

Since beginning the 90-Day Focus, I have found my way! The weekly meetings with the wellness coach keep me on track, help me work through challenges in my journey and make me feel supported as I set goals for self improvement in all areas of my life. The nutritionist was able to suggest simple changes to my diet that have had a major impact on my eating habits, in a sustainable way. Finally, working out with a trainer has given me confidence in the gym and taught me the importance of weight training in a wellness program. The combination of all three has contributed to helping me create a sustainable and healthy lifestyle inside and outside of the gym.

- Sarah, Fall 2016

I did the 90-Day Focus a few years ago. At that time, I would come into the Club and strictly use cardio equipment, not venturing into the weight room at all. Since that time, I have been working with my trainer and gained a huge level of comfort and confidence in using all aspects of the fitness facilities.

I have also noticed a significant change in my overall strength, endurance and fitness. My shape has changed to be more toned as well. What used to be a chore, coming in for my workout, is now something I do for me and I enjoy my time in the Fitness Centre.

Another huge benefit of the overall 90-Day Focus is that it has made the other sports I like to do much easier: skiing, biking, hiking, paddle boarding, etc. The 90-Day Focus has been a huge catalyst for my overall fitness and sense

of well being. Thanks Glencoe for providing this great program!

- Dena, Fall 2014

able to lose weight and keep most of it off! Even after a vacation!

- Jasmine, Summer 2016

I viewed the program as “90 days for 90 years.” The 90-Day Focus encompassed everything to consider to live a long and healthy life. The program appealed to me because I wanted to know how to strengthen my heart, increase my flexibility, and achieve and sustain a healthy weight. The program focused on all three of those goals, while giving me a broader perspective of the services available from the Fitness Centre. During the program, I was introduced to exercises and strategies that I still use today!

- Ron, Winter 2013

I was keen to begin the 90-Day Focus program at the Glencoe in May 2016. Following the program gave solid focus to taking care of myself and setting some manageable goals. My wellness coach was very helpful in doing the preliminary testing [metabolic] to provide a benchmark to monitor myself against. The weekly check-ins with her were helpful for encouragement and to ensure that my daily efforts showed results that were headed in the right direction. It took some time for my body to recognize what I was doing and after about a month of sticking with the program my body started to change. About six weeks into the program, I was injured from a fall from a horse so the recovery from that became the focus with my fitness trainer.

The weekly sessions with him and recommended fitness and stretching plan helped to keep me mobile and able to play my sport throughout the summer and fall.

The nutrition consultations were perfect. The dietitian was able to give me support for my eating style and preferences with suggestions that worked well and helped me to lose the 10 pounds I wanted to lose, converting fat to muscle.

I was able to do this and not feel like I missed out too much from joining in our normally busy and social schedule. By changing some small things in my daily eating habits, I was feeling better and got the results I wanted. I strongly recommend the program to anyone ready and willing to take care of themselves and give themselves that gift!

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When I began the 90-Day Focus I was looking for a health plan that is more comprehensive than just a conventional diet. The program provides you with a more complete view of your health beyond the number on the scale. For me the most interesting and eye-opening moments came with my body analysis and fitness tests, all of which were clearly explained by [the wellness coach]. Even when I felt I was faltering, she was able to help me see the big picture and the overall progress that I was making instead of focusing on any setbacks. The nutritionist I met with was fantastic and taught me many things that made a big difference to my eating habits and my new personal trainer made a big difference in my strength and fitness. I continue to see my trainer regularly even months after finishing the program. The best part about the 90-day Focus program is how it creates an overall approach to improving your health and gives you the tools to continue once the 90 days are done. I was

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Nancy Campbell Nancy has been a trainer at The Glencoe Club since 1996 and has worked throughout her career to improve the quality of care she provides to her clients.

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What is a Medical Exercise Specialist (MES)?

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lways looking for ways to improve, Nancy supplemented her Kinesiology degree with a variety of professional certifications which give her the skills to work with a wide range of clients. To those outside the industry, the letters and initials following her name and the certification terms may not mean as much, but to anyone “in the know,” they’re very impressive.

Nancy holds the following certifications: ++ Bachelor of Kinesiology (BKin) University of Calgary 1996 ++ Medical Exercise Specialist (MES) ++ Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP) Canadian Society of Exercise Physiologists ++ Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) National Strength and Conditioning Association ++ Masters in Precision Nutrition ++ Professional Kinesiologist (P.Kin.) with the Alberta Kinesiologist Association ++ Structural Exercise Therapist ++ Certified in Functional Movement Screen (FMS) ++ CPR and First Aid Whew, and those are only the certifications! Nancy has also attended dozens of other workshops and training seminars over the years to maintain these certifications. She must acquire continuing education credits annually, with some qualifications also requiring re-certification on a regular basis.

The results Nancy gets with her clients are more important than the certifications. Her practical work focuses primarily on functional fitness, spinal stabilization, corrective exercise therapy and core stability training. She actively assists clients with strength training, weight management programming and lifestyle coaching. Nancy also works with clients dealing with chronic illness and she offers rehabilitation programming and structural exercise therapy. A special interest includes lifestyle and balanced living coaching. She provides strong motivational support for individuals wishing to achieve health and lifestyle goals.

Of all the certifications Nancy has worked hard to attain, the Medical Exercise Specialist (MES) was perhaps the most difficult.

This designation allows her to work with clients who have been discharged by doctors, physical therapists and chiropractors.

More specifically, the work is with clients who have musculoskeletal, neurological and/or cardiovascular disorders as well as metabolic issues. The sidebar contains a description that comes from the Medical Exercise Specialist Association and provides details about the role of an Exercise Specialist. A

A Medical Exercise Specialist (MES) is a medical fitness professional who works with the typical client looking to improve their health and fitness level. He or she also has the knowledge and skills to work with clients with a wide range of medical conditions. These atypical clients are “medical exercise or post rehab” in that they are referred to a fitness professional after completion of a rehabilitation program and now need a fitness program tailored to their particular medical condition. Are you prepared to work with this type of client? The MES is trained to develop safe and effective conditioning programs for clients with musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, neurological or metabolic disorders. MES’s are found working in hospital-based wellness and fitness centres, corporate fitness centres, physical therapy clinics, chiropractic offices, health clubs, gyms, personal training studios and in clients’ homes.

[Note: The MES is not trained to offer any professional rehab services provided by licensed physical therapists, chiropractors, massage therapists and/or physicians.]

What does a Medical Exercise Specialist do?

• Perform safe and effective fitness assessments on clients with medical disorders without causing exacerbation of the condition.

• Perform a 12-point musculoskeletal screening on a medical exercise/post rehab client.

• Understand the related anatomy, pathology and biomechanics of common medical conditions.

• Understand how common medical conditions respond to exercise.

• Develop safe and effective conditioning programs for clients with musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and metabolic disorders.

• Apply safe and effective medical exercise techniques for the upper and lower extremities and spine.

• Communicate effectively with medical professionals and insurance carriers.

• Identify the red flags and warning signs that indicate the client is in need of evaluation or treatment from a licensed medical professional.

• Understand the role and scope of practice for the medical exercise professional when working with post rehab and medical exercise clients.

• Develop an effective marketing program to establish relationships with medical professionals in the local community.

• Perform a functional assessment on the post rehab client to determine the client’s functional abilities as a means of evaluating the effectiveness of the post rehab program.

• Document both assessment and training sessions using standardized medical exercise administrative forms and methods.

- Medical Exercise Specialist Association

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What is True Core & Why Should You Care?

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nk of isolating the front of your pelvic floor by nking of a set of imaginary theater curtains that gently being closed to meet in the middle.

hat’s not really how it works. Sucking in your abdomen doesn’t, in fact, represent a proper core cruitment training for the deep fibers of ltifidus contraction. Your core is not simply your abs. A core gine a line that connects the left and the right ples in your bottom and think about connectingcontraction is coordinated and protective. It engages m or gently drawing them together alongyour this line external abdominal muscles, yes, but it also involves n’t move your bum cheeks). almost every movement of the human body!

Think of your core as a pressurized canister (like a large pop can) positioned in the middle of your body. Pressure and support must always be maintained in your core.

Alana Devlin, BMRPT If it isn’t, you won’t be able to cough, laugh, have bowel CAFCI Physiotherapist movements, sneeze or maintain continence.

403-287-4179 The top of your core is your diaphragm (the breathing adevlin@glencoe.org muscle). The lower part is your pelvic floor muscles.

The front is your abdominal wall (specifically transverse abdominis) and the back part of your core is your back muscles (specifically multifidus).

When any part of your core — including your pelvic floor — is weakened or damaged, usual coordinated action can be impacted and changed. If it happens during excess overload (common during exercise or coughing due to increased internal abdominal pressure), your pelvic floor musculature can fail. This, in turn, can cause increased urinary incontinence (loss of bladder control), pelvic organ prolapse, lumbar disc herniation and/or other problems associated with decreased core coordination and strength.

Breathing When you inhale, the diaphragm moves into a lower position to allow room for the inflated lungs. In doing so, the diaphragm forces your abdominal/ pelvic organs lower down which in turn are accepted into your pelvic floor at the bottom of your core canister. When you exhale your diaphragm recoils and forces air out of your lungs, causing more space within your core canister, which causes your pelvic floor to elevate.

Pelvic floor/core activation on exhalation This doesn’t work the way you might think it does. We’re commonly taught that we exhale and relax at the same time but this is in fact not how your core functions. You should never be holding your breath with exertion or exercise as this causes a downward pressure. Here’s the rule: If you can’t breathe through it, don’t do it!

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Abdominal wall musculature The most external muscle on your abdominal wall is known as your rectus Alana Devlin BMRPT CAFCI Working abdominis (six pack) musculature. it, unfortunately, does not give you a flat stomach. Rather, it forces you into a rounded back position. Furthermore, if you carry body fat, crunches and sit-ups will never give you a six-pack. They might, in fact, have the opposite effect, weakening your muscles if you’re not training them with proper deep core engagement.

Dump the crunches unless you have a strong core or you might damage it!

The transverse abdominis is the least well known abdominal muscle, yet the most important layer of your abdominal wall musculature. Think of it like a pair of spanx that works to flatten your stomach while providing support for your organs and spine. With no moving parts, it’s difficult to isolate without proper training. The back part of your core is your lumbar spine and its connective tissue. The most supportive muscle is the multifidus musculature. Again, this muscle has no specific moving parts. It can be tough to activate and hone without proper training. A

HEALTH & WELLNESS

A Proactive Approach to Dementia

by Kimberly Shapkin & Loralee Fox

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id you know seniors are the fastest growing segment of our community, city, provincial, national and global). We should embrace opportunities to learn more about the disease, seize city’s population? Their numbers are growing twice as fast preventative strategies and learn what we can all do to improve as those of the total population and three times as fast as the quality of life for those currently affected by progressive children aged 0-14 years. cognitive impairment. Understanding all facets of dementia and In fact, the number of seniors in Calgary is expected to how to navigate the journey can help improve your resilience. double over the next 20 years. Knowing this, we can anticipate The action starts with you! an increase in the number of Calgarians impacted by dementia.

Consider attending the Dementia is one of the Dementia: Opportunity for main causes of disability Today, eight Calgarians will develop dementia.

Mindfulness Education; it later in life. It affects your For every individual diagnosed with dementia, at is your opportunity to take ability to think, behave and action and gain resiliency.

The remember. It is progressive least ten will be impacted. The risk of developing goal of this six-week course is and terminal in nature, with dementia during your lifetime is one in four for to empower you with mindful no known cure to date. women and one in six for men. knowledge of dementia. The Canadians have identified series will focus on creating dementia as the number one most feared diagnosis. Statistics show that approximately one out a greater understanding of the dementia continuum, give you practical skills and strategies to interact with a dementia-affected of 11 Canadians over 65 years are living with dementia and the risk of developing dementia doubles every five years after the age person, create a network, understand what resources are available of 65. With each passing day, we grow older and age remains the and learn about planning for the future.

Join Kimberly Shapkin and Loralee Fox in creating your number one risk factor for dementia.

There is a need to take action at all levels (individual, Dementia: Opportunity for Mindfulness Education. A

SPECIAL EVENT Register online!

Dementia: Opportunity for Mindfulness Education Join us in the Westroom from 7 - 9 pm September 13, 20 & 27 October 11, 18 & 25

Loralee Fox is a Master’s-prepared Registered Nurse with a specialty focus on care of older adults. She has received certification from the Canadian Nursing Association in the area of Gerontology and is a Certified PAC Trainer for Teepa Snow.

REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $175+ gst for the whole series.

Code: WEL1314

Kimberly Shapkin is a Master’s-prepared Registered Nurse and has advanced graduate education enabling her to practice as a Nurse Practitioner. Kimberly is certified with the Canadian Nurses Association in Gerontology and is an appointed Designated Capacity Assessor.

Questions?

Contact Jessica Power Cyr, Wellness & Lifestyle Director at jpowercyr@glencoe.org

Loralee and Kimberly strive to provide the highest quality of care while working toward creating strategies for you to live longer, happier and healthier lives within your community.

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Fascial Stretch Therapy New Hope for Better Health

by Louisa Armstrong, Fascial Stretch Specialist

What is Fascia? (Fas-ci-a) Fascia is a magical web of sheathing that covers and links every part of our bodies, from our internal organs to our big toes. Seamless, it runs through our bodies, spiraling around every muscle, nerve and organ.

Did you know: Forty-seven percent of our flexibility is locked up in our joints while 42 percent of our potential for flexibility is in our fascia. When fascia is relaxed our bodies can move freely without restriction and pain but when fascia is tight our movements become impeded, our strength decreases and pain/inflammation increases. Untreated, fascia issues can lead to degenerative joint disease and osteoarthritis. Increased muscle tone can lead to trigger points, strain, tendonitis and tears. Increased nervous tissue tone can lead to headaches, trigger points and muscle tightness.

“Fascia doesn’t discriminate. It simply keeps growing and eventually hardens into whatever shapes you make most often” ~ Janu Vanier Fascia is very reactive. When treated well, our bodies feel light and free. When put under duress, fascia loses its elasticity and can make our bodies feel heavy and restricted, full of aches and pains.

We can lose up to 10 percent of our range-of-motion each year if we don’t ensure healthy fascia. Duress comes in many different forms: work, stress, emotional and physical trauma (including chronic illness), Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD), surgeries and injuries. ”Due to a life-long commitment to running and other endurance activities, I’ve had to manage a number of painful, over-use injuries and muscle imbalances. Some great physios, massage therapists, athletic therapists, exercise physiologists and a weekly yoga class have helped me stay active. I tried my first FST session with Louisa this spring and was pleasantly surprised by the immediate relief of some stiffness, and improvement the following morning in back/hip pain. Louisa’s treatments have helped me and I am now including FST in the care plan that enables me to stay active.” ~ Kim Wagner What makes FST different?

Fascial Stretch Therapy is different from other table-based modalities. It combines innovative, passive, active and assisted mobility and stretching movement patterns. The therapist uses stabilisation straps, where one leg will be under the straps. This allows us to eliminate the body’s compensations and adaptations and work on addressing each individual limb’s needs. FST re-introduces your body to its natural state and re-establishes the correct neurological pathways. This is where we can see what your body is doing as opposed to what your brain is telling you is happening. FST allows us to stretch the whole neuromyofascial web (Musculoskeletal System); this includes targeting the whole joint capsule, nerves and muscles. Using the Slow Stretch Wave, synchronized breathing allows us to down-regulate the nervous system. Using traction, oscillation and circumduction we move

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into the parasympathetic nervous system. This is where the true magic happens. The undulating, pain-free movements allow us to bypass the protective neural response (guarding/stretch reflex) and, in turn, release the fascia holding the trauma, creating space for healing, regeneration, post activity restoration and lymph flush. This establishes a new pathway of good neurological patterns and pain free movement. FST practitioners provide a safe and supportive environment for any somatic/trauma release, holding space for the healing to begin. At the end of the session we always reset your body. This means we help you correctly activate muscles and initiate movement patterns which allow your body to stabilize in its new freedom.

Some of those benefits include: • Full body therapy • Relaxation • Decrease in mental stress and brain fog • Improved sleep, digestion and energy • Increased range-of-motion • Improved balance and strength • Pain management

Benefits of FST Who can enjoy the benefits of FST? Anyone who is clinically cleared by their physician for movement and stretching: fitness enthusiasts, pro athletes, the young and the old!

Want to feel the magic of movement?

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You’ve heard the science. Here’s another testimonial from someone else who has been set free with FST:

“I am a 70-year-old woman with structural issues and soft tissue injuries that I have been able to manage over the years but now as I “My frozen shoulder affected my fitness routine as I was slow, had difficulty with balance and flexibility. Power and stamina suffered age, I have realized that I need to access the treatments and expertise as well. It was simply not responding that will help me function at the level I want and help me remain active and to treatment, despite seeing many “The magic of movement starts engaged. When I saw the information practitioners over the past couple with the first stretch!” ~Louisa about an introductory session for FST, of years. I decided to give FST a I signed up and once I met Louisa, try especially after my most recent she educated me about the philosophy and treatment methods of encounter with a therapist whose idea of treatment was brute force.

No more. The FST approach was new to me. It was recognizing FST. After another one-hour session, I was committed. I have been the mind/body connection that allows the muscles and joints to seeing Louisa on a fairly regular basis for about three months and re-discover their natural, harmonious range of movements. Lou I know it has helped me immensely. I am far more stable, have facilitates this re-connection with specific stretches at each session. better balance and can move more easily and in a more relaxed and Immediately, my pain was alleviated. Her treatments are gentle natural way. My body feels more aligned, I am significantly pain free and I even sleep better!” ~ Susan Mawer and, most assuredly, effective” ~ John Paterson

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Fall Prevention: Time to Take Action!

The number of Canadians aged 65 years or older is expected to reach more than 10 million by 2036. With this in mind, it’s important to think about health and safety … and especially, how to prevent falls.

Jessica Power Cyr, M.Sc Wellness & Lifestyle Director 403-287-4179 jpowercyr@glencoe.org

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lthough our average life expectancy has increased by more than 30 years since the early 1900s (78 years for men and 83 years for women in 2011), we’re living longer but not necessarily healthier.

On average, Canadians spend their final 10 years in sickness, disability and immobility. And as we get older, physical changes and health conditions make falls more likely.

Research indicates that individuals over the age of 65 years are nine times more likely to experience fall injuries, with 20 to 30 percent of older adults falling each year. Falls are the leading cause of serious injuries in older adults, often resulting in broken or fractured bones. Of those broken/fractured bones, 95 percent result in hip fractures, leading to death in 20 percent of cases. Thirty-three percent of fall-related hospitalizations were associated with hip fractures. Of those, the majority stayed in hospital nine days longer than those for any cause and many were moved to long term care with 40 percent of older adults landing in a nursing home. Even more alarming: The number of deaths due to falls increased 65 percent from 2003-2008.

We often think falls are a normal part of aging. They shouldn’t be. They can change your life and take away your independence. They impact families, friends, care providers and our health care system.

Stay mobile and independent by taking control of your environment!

Many falls are preventable. We’re all aging (that’s how life works) and it’s never too soon to think “safety first!”

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It’s time to take action Overall considerations: Keep track of your falls Write down details such as when, where, why and how many times you fell or almost fell. This will help you, your family and your medical team provide you the best treatment.

Stay mindful Pay attention to your surroundings. Most people who fell said they weren’t paying attention at the time, thinking about something else.

Deal with any sleep issues If your brain is tired, you cannot properly interpret/process your environment and you’re less likely to make good choices.

Busy bladder Try not to wait until you really have to go. You’re more likely to stumble, trip and fall, rushing to the washroom.

Actionable tips to help prevent falls Keep moving!

Movement is medicine. It moves the blood through your body, delivering oxygen to your cells. It moves lymphatic fluid to improve immune function and it maintains the strength and integrity of your bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons.

Get regular health checkups with your medical team: • Medical doctor • Eye doctor • Ear doctor • Chiropractor Talk to your doctors about your medications, supplements and food habits. Some medications could make you more tired and affect your thinking.

Wear sensible shoes. For exercise, get sturdy shoes, with grippy lugs, that are proper fitting. This can also help with joint pain.

Stand up slowly. Leaping from a seated to standing position (for some individuals) can cause lightheadedness and lead to a fall.

Also consider what’s going with your eyes and ears.

Use assistive devices. Invest in canes, walkers and support infrastructure, if necessary.

Make your home safer by removing hazards Take a walk around your home with a professional who specializes in fall prevention or a few family members who can help identify tripping hazards around your home. Go through each room, take inventory and create a plan of action. Here are some suggestions to consider: Light up your living space • Add night lights around your home. Consider the bedroom, bathroom and hallway.

• Add an easily accessible lamp by your bed.

• Create a clear path to light switches. Try glow in the dark or illuminated switches.

• Store flashlights in easy-to-find places in case the power goes out.

Live on one level • If possible, move to one level of the house. Eliminate the need to go up and down stairs.

• This would include having your bedroom, washroom, living room, kitchen and laundry machine all on one level.

Remove the clutter • Get rid of tripping hazards such as coffee tables, magazine racks, end tables and area rugs that can get in the way.

• Remove boxes and papers from hallways and staircases.

Bathroom • Bath/shower: Install grab bars, floor grips, a bath seat and a hand-held shower nozzle.

• Toilet: Install a higher seat with an arm rest.

Bedroom • Ensure you’re able to easily get into and out of bed.

• Remove area rugs that slow down access to the washroom.

• Add grip bars near the bed leading to the washroom or hallway.

Kitchen • Store everyday items at arm’s reach.

• Remove the need for having to use a step ladder or worse, a kitchen chair.

Outdoors • Create a clear path to doorways. Repair any broken steps, sharp edges or stones and level off the path. Clean up any overgrown areas. Ensure the space is well lit at night.

• Can you easily open the door to access the house? Is it heavy?

Are the locks old and hard to use? Is there a screen door that could cause a fall?

What else can you do?

Talk to the team at The Glencoe Club. We have several resources to help guide you and ensure your life in later years remains free of disability and immobility. Jessica, your Wellness & Lifestyle Director, can help you. We also have access to physiotherapists, chiropractors, exercise physiologists, personal fitness trainers, nurse practitioners and other professionals. A

Join us Thursdays at 10:30 am for our “Be Well Live Strong” Fall Prevention Program starting mid-September.

The information provided in this article is supported by a list of references which can be requested via info@glencoe.org.

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Enjoy the stress-fighting, health-giving

Benefits of Massage

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Rosalind Dunn, RMT Massage Therapist 403-240-7174 wellness@glencoe.org

here’s been plenty of discussion through the years about the stress-and-anxiety-fighting benefits of massage. Studies have shown again and again that massage can moderate the production of cortisol, epinephrine and norepinephrine. This, in turn, can cut the risk of many physical and degenerative diseases.

Massage therapy has also been known to increase the production of oxytocin, serotonin, dopamine and endorphin hormones, all of them beneficial to our health and state of mind. These hormones regenerate tissue, slow down the aging process and help you make better decisions! They’re positive, “feel good” substances that can have a whole cascade of beneficial effects on our health. Here are a few of them: • Improved cardiovascular health, due to the calming effect on the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems • Enhanced immune function as massage moves lymphatic fluid through the body • Improved sleep patterns • Improved digestion and respiration • Control of pain • Decreased anxiety Massage therapy has long been known to increase circulation and decrease muscle tightness. In modern, Western culture and society, it’s been recognized for its positive physical effects, demonstrated through its use by high performance athletes. It really is no wonder massage has been practiced and cherished for centuries and even millennia in many parts of the world and in many civilizations.

Massage is valuable therapy that can support us physically and mentally, especially in our modern, fast-paced world. As technology keeps changing our world in new ways, it’s often the age-old, triedand-true ways that keep us grounded, once again revealing their relevance and value.

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The Wellness Centre offers a healthy lineup of massage therapy programs and session types to suit your needs.

They include: • Therapeutic or Swedish Relaxation Massage (Rosalind, Terry, Marty, Wanda, Jenna, Greg) • Sports Massage (Terry, Marty, Jenna, Greg) • Craniosacral Therapy (Catherine) • Prenatal Massage (Rosalind, Marty, Terry, Jenna) • Hot Stone Massage (Rosalind, Jenna) • Reflexology (Catherine, Rosalind) • Therapeutic Cupping (Rosalind, Wanda) • Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (Rosalind) • Maya Abdominal Massage Therapy - women only (Rosalind) • Thai Foot Massage (Francine) • Traditional Thai Massage (Francine, Suzun) • Clinical Thai Bodywork (Francine) Book your massage online, by calling 403-287-4174 or visit the Wellness Centre located across from the Skating Lounge. A

Tips & Tricks for Kids’ Lunches

by Julianna Alberts, Fitness Consultant

When it comes to pre-packed kids’ lunches, we’ve all been guilty of a little laziness.

We often hurriedly throw together a collection of snacks that are delicious but perhaps not the healthiest. Or we simply hand out cash so our children can buy lunch at the school cafeteria. Here are some time-saving tips and creative ideas to spruce up the upcoming year of lunches!

To make it easier in the long run, we need to spend time planning and preparing for the week ahead. This means prepping lunches and snacks on Sunday night for the whole school week. Some healthy ideas here include making a big batch of quinoa or noodle salad and storing it in re-useable containers so it’s easy to graband-go. Chop up veggies and portion them into baggies with a little container of hummus or dip.

Making lunches days in advance is a useful trick (with most food) but how can we avoid something like a soggy sandwich? Let’s face it, kids will likely throw away food if it is unappetizing. Try making sandwiches on frozen bread. This will delay watery vegetables from soaking into the bread. Also, try freezing juice boxes.

By the time lunch rolls around, the juice will thaw and remain ice-cold. No more room-temperature juice!

No one likes opening a lunch box to a smashed banana or peach. To avoid this, try wrapping softer fruits in a paper towel.

Here’s something else to keep in mind. Kids are constantly growing. They require food that is dense in vitamins, proteins and healthy fats. So, try to avoid sugary snacks such as cookies, chocolate bars and soft drinks. Instead, try cubed cheese, chicken skewers and nuts. Do you have a child athlete? If so, these kinds of snacks are extra important and will be required in higher volume.

Last, and perhaps most important, try to actively involve your children in choosing their lunch items!

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Back to School Health Tips for Teens!

Keep your spine healthy through another school year!

Life can be tough on your body. In school, you spend most of your days sitting, carrying heavy books and bending over computers and homework. Martial arts, dancing and other sports can also take their physical toll. That’s why it’s important to pay attention to what your body is telling you.

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hat does your body tell you when you use computers, phones, tablets and other devices for long periods of time?

It’s common to feel pain, soreness or discomfort in different areas of your body when you’re using these devices a lot. This is usually due to weak posture. Strong posture isn’t just sitting up straight. It’s about muscle strength, flexibility and how your body responds to the demands of gravity.

Luckily, there are many things that you can do to feel better and fight the effects of weak posture.

Tips for technology use Take breaks Every 20 or 30 minutes, put down your device and walk around, get a drink or stretch.

Get moving Make sure you exercise every day.

Aim for one hour of activity. If you aren’t involved in any sports or activities after school, try taking a walk, riding your bike or going for a swim.

Sit up straight When you spend a lot of time sitting, make sure that your back is straight, your chest is out and your shoulders are back. Tip your chair seat down if possible so it helps you sit up.

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Look up Instead of leaning your gaze down towards your tablet or phone, lift your head and bring your device up to eye level. When studying, bring your textbooks up against something so you don’t have to look down as much.

Ideally, don’t use a laptop on your lap! Set it on a table or (even better) attach it to a monitor when you have lots of homework.

Don’t let yourself hang If your arms are tired and you have to look down at your device, tuck your chin into your neck instead of hanging your head forward.

Stretch it out Practice hand, shoulder and neck stretches whenever you feel pain or discomfort. Practice stretches from Straighten Up Alberta every day to strengthen your posture and help prevent aches and pains.

Hands & wrists • Open your hands, stretch your fingers far out and then close them, squeezing tight.

• Play with putty/clay, clothespins, fidget spinners, slime, stacking cups or stress balls.

• Set up tissue paper on a table, put your hands on the paper and scrunch them into balls (use regular paper or construction paper as your hands get stronger).

• Tap your thumb against each individual finger.

Neck, shoulders & chest • Roll your shoulders backwards and forwards. Make sure you’re relaxed in your shoulders.

• Lay your head and back against a wall and gently tuck your chin into your neck, trying to touch the back of your neck to the wall.

• Standing with your back against a wall, raise your arms beside your head at a 90-degree angle. Slowly slide your arms up the wall, keeping elbows and wrists against the wall, then lower them back down.

• Stand up straight with arms down at your side and turn forearms outwards until thumbs are pointing at the wall behind, then pull your arms up gently.

“Wearing Wellness” Precious Stone Essential Oil Diffusion Bracelets $40+GST Available in the Wellness Centre.

If you have any further questions about keeping a healthy spine or getting rid of those nagging aches in your back or neck, pop in to the Wellness Centre for a quick consult and Dr. Lougheed will be happy to speak to you about spine health and other health topics! A This article is based on highlights from Straighten Up Alberta stretching program. Submitted by Dr. Dana Lougheed.

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Hearing Loss in Adults Information for Glencoe members to consider.

by Dr. Carrie Scarff, PhD Audiologist

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ecent research from multiple longitudinal aging studies shows that there is a higher than previously expected prevalence of hearing loss in Canada.

Did you know that approximately 18% of the adult population suffers from hearing loss and 47% of people over 60 have a mild hearing loss in at least one ear (2015)?

Even though these numbers are high, what’s more surprising, perhaps, is that 75% of individuals with hearing loss do nothing about it. One of the reasons is that hearing loss in adults is often gradual and individuals don’t realize how much trouble they’re having. It is often friends and family or caregivers who bring it to our attention that we’re starting to have hearing difficulties. Other factors have included stigma around the issue of hearing loss and hearing aids. On average, it takes between seven and 10 years for someone to realize they have some hearing loss before they take steps to address it, as many who have hearing loss are in denial. Finally, many people are concerned about the potential financial cost of getting help, should they require hearing aids. Fortunately for Canadians’ hearing health, all of this is changing. Older adults, active seniors and health-conscious patients are more concerned about living their lives to the fullest in work, recreation and with their families, and are excited to use

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the advanced technologies available to help them hear better.

All patients, including seniors, are embracing technology more quickly than ever before.

Why do something about your hearing loss? We know from research that if the auditory portion of the brain is left understimulated for a significant period (approximately four and a half years), as is the case with untreated hearing loss, there is evidence that the gray matter atrophies significantly. Therefore, even if we provide the proper sounds to the individual, after a certain point in time, this will no longer help because there are fewer cells to receive the auditory input correctly (Lin et al., 2014, John Hopkins Medical Centre). Very recent research published in the Lancet in July 2017 reports that hearing loss in middle age is one of the nine key risk factors for dementia, further supporting the need to treat hearing loss if it is present.

Fortunately, it’s not all bad news. Recently published research on 3,600 seniors over a 25-year period showed that individuals who wore hearing aids, if required, had reduced cognitive decline as compared to individuals who did not wear hearing aids when they had hearing loss (Journal of the Geriatric Society of America, October 2015). This supports the premise that overall brain health is protected by hearing devices if required.

Testing was done on the MMSE which evaluated executive function, memory and vocabulary among other factors of cognitive skills (Amieva et al., 2015).

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Some common signs and symptoms The most common type of hearing loss in adults, called ‘sensorineural’ hearing loss, is due to the natural wear and tear of hearing loss: of hair cells in the inner ear from aging. These cells deteriorate over time and cannot be repaired. The most effective type of • More difficulty hearing women’s and children’s voices rehabilitative treatment for this ‘sensorineural’ hearing loss is • Turning up the TV louder than friends or family hearing aids. Hearing aids can be very effective, although it’s • Difficulty hearing in a noisy place important to understand that they’re only able to improve the • Withdrawing from social activities where it is difficult to hear sound being delivered to the ear. The brain is always required • Hearing people speaking but not understanding to interpret the sounds. Therefore, some people have more what they say difficulty than others adapting to hearing aids and hearing • Asking people to repeat themselves frequently effectively with them. The sooner the brain is actively involved • Feeling that people mumble all the time again (in interpreting sound via hearing devices), the better the • Frequent ringing or buzzing in the ears outcome. Additionally, there are some situations that are more • Talking loudly or always talking over others challenging for hearing aids to function, including very noisy backgrounds where speech is present.

If you or someone you care about experiences two or more of Although hearing aids for permanent hearing loss are an these symptoms frequently, or if you are 60+ and have never had important part of the hearing loss treatment process, they are one, the research supports having a hearing test. only one part. If you or your loved one has hearing loss, try to If a family member has hearing loss, read the information learn as much as you can about it. Current resources are available under “for family members” at audiologyinnovations.ca. at www.audiologyinnovations.ca. There are simple techniques You’ll learn more about hearing loss and discover tips for that can help you hear better in different environments. They communicating effectively with the hearing-impaired. There’s include watching what people say (known as lip-reading or also a “hearing loss simulator” to find out what it’s like to speechreading), asking your listen to the world with hearing communication partner to get impairment.

There is exciting new technology that your attention before they speak Finally, there’s a free online works through Bluetooth that is very to you, getting closer to the sound hearing screening test that source and reducing surrounding can be used with headphones capable at getting sound sent from the distracting noises from the TV or earbuds available at www. sound source of interest (like your TV audiologyinnovations/escreener or radio for example. There is or iPad, or spouse across the room for to get a quick idea of your own exciting new technology that example) directly to your ears. hearing levels. Remember, if you works through Bluetooth that are very capable at getting sound experience hearing loss, don’t delay sent from the sound source of interest (like your TV or iPad, or in seeking help. There are multiple reasons to receive treatment, including brain health, improved relationships with friends spouse across the room for example) directly to your ears. and family and being able to experience the activities you enjoy Did you know that all individuals over age 30, even those without missing out on what’s being said. There are numerous with normal hearing, have more difficulty hearing in a hearing devices available to help you at pricing for every budget, noisy situation? That’s because our brain has more difficulty as well as government and non-profit programs geared to filtering out background noise after age 30. There’s a welldifferent income levels. A researched training program to improve listening skills if you have a) hearing loss, or, b) difficulties listening while there’s background noise. The LACE (Listening and Communication Dr. Carrie Scarff is a Registered Audiologist at Audiology Innovations Enhancement) program focuses on training the auditory part of (www.audiologyinnovations.ca) and Board Member of Deaf and Hear Alberta. your brain to recognize the initial part of words more quickly.

She and her colleagues, Eleese Llewellyn and Elan Feldman, can be reached at their Research from Northwestern University shows that there is clinics in Calgary at 403-252-4722 and/or 403-802-6022, for hearing evaluations. a quicker electrical response in the brain to auditory stimuli Appointments do not require a medical referral. after completing this program. A simple and effective test is also available to determine how severe your listening in noise impairment is (if you suffer one). The test can tell you whether this program would be helpful to you.

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Your Presence is Your Power

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vents are always changing. Everything is always made new in life, between the time you read this and now. Difficult and joyous times can follow each other instantaneously.

When good times arrive, welcome them, when they pass, let them go. When pain arrives, it will pass as well. Sometimes you will feel strong and whole and sometimes you will feel weak and needy. Don’t let this distract your energy. Within you is a place of love and grace. A place without fear, no need to defend, prove, or doubt. From this place springs words of truth, actions of courage and life of love. Become aware of what the next clear steps may be.

Who you are is your power - three presence practices to help you become more awake: Practice One: Breathe Too often, we have shallow breaths, breaths that move only half way down our rib cage. Practice breathing into your belly centre, full breaths into your lungs. If you find yourself distracted, count five in breaths and five outbreaths and then count backwards from five. Breathing centers us.

Breathing is an ocean in our chest, it grounds us to the present moment, the only moment we have. There isn’t anywhere else to go.

Practice Two: Creation Mentality: Focus Your Energy on What You Want I often picture an awake/asleep line. Everyone knows when they are behaving in an asleep fashion. I know for me, it often, ironically means not getting enough sleep, burning the candle at both ends and then erupting at someone when they frustrate me! I also know I can put my energy on what I don’t want versus what I do want. Throughout the day I have moments of being asleep to what is real and moments of being awake, as do we all.

It is far more effective to put your energy into what you do want to create and what you want to grow than to complain about what isn’t going right. So much energy and time is sometimes spent complaining about what we don’t like versus perhaps on what we want to create. Rather than focus on what you are against, use that energy to build what you are for.

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Catherine Bell is an awardwinning and bestselling author of The Awakened Company and a Co-founder of a Profit 500 firm. Her company, The Awakened Company works with leaders who want to awaken the fire in their organizations and has launched a jewelry line to help female entrepreneurs start their own businesses.

Your presence is your power. Only you have it. No one else can take it from you. Become aware of where you are putting your attention.

Presence radiates a transforming energy that enlivens all who see it. Because of you, compassion, joy, energy, and true power are added to the world.

If you are annoyed by something, face it honestly, see it as a tool of growth and maturity, instead of a stumbling block.

Focus your energy and attention on what you want to create versus magnifying the negative. If you catch yourself in the act of complaining/whining/moaning/groaning, take a breath and ask yourself, what is the reality that I want to create? Am I acting, feeling and thinking from an awake place or asleep place?

Practice Three: Three Questions Leaders capture people’s hearts, heads and hands. Next time you go to a meeting or workout, consider whether your heart is present. Are your thoughts in the game and are your actions in alignment with your heart and head? As well, if you have a big decision to make, is: • your heart voting yes or no?

• your head voting yes or no? and • your actions (body) voting yes or no?

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Keeping up with the Joneses Creating an accessible Glencoe Club.

by Shane Inlow, Glencoe Club Member

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joined the Club in 1974 as a young man, just married. At the time, I used many of the athletic facilities but I was not aware at the time of the Club’s accessibility features. By the mid80s, I had three children and unfortunately newly diagnosed multiple sclerosis. Mobility was one of my first issues.

Next came the elevator from the pool up to the Fitness area.

It took so long to complete, I petitioned for it to be named the “Shane Inlow memorial elevator.” After numerous initial breakdowns, it has become quite reliable and used by staff and members alike.

By the early 90s I was driving to the Club in a scooter, but still able to walk with a cane in the Club. Soon enough I needed to get the scooter inside. One day I was fighting the front doors to get in and was observed by the Club President at the time, Jim Powell, who noted it would make my life easier if there were push-button doors at the front... which, I believe, was the first deliberate initiative undertaken by the Club to help the handicapped.

Although I was an avid curler in my youth, eventually I could not walk up the few stairs to the Curling Lounge to watch the games. So, in the early 2000s, The Glencoe installed a stair climbing lift from the Café to the Curling Lounge. It not only enabled me to watch the international curling team’s practice and the excellent Club play, but when Fitness moved to the Curling Lounge for the year while the current renovations were underway, I was able to access the temporary Fitness Centre.

The next big event was the opening of the new Fitness Centre, which also had Physiotherapy. They added a stair climbing lift up three storeys for the injured to get to Physiotherapy and the handicapped to Fitness (me)! It was very slow and broke down a lot, but it was a lot better than having no access at all. At the same time, the Club added many more push-button doors, adapted the shower rooms in the Family Change Room so there was some place in the Club I could shower. Being an avid swimmer, I eventually fell getting out of the pool. Shortly thereafter, the Club bought a dipper machine to allow ease and safety getting in and out of the pool.

Then came the Fitness area renovation in 2015-16. I was asked to meet with the architects to review handicap accessibility in new areas of the Club. As a result, the new areas of the Glencoe have excellent accessibility, especially in the new Family and Junior Locker Rooms.

I’ve witnessed first-hand the changes the Club has made over the last 20 years that cater to not only disabled people, but also the elderly and injured. It is easy enough to build a new facility with accessibility, but The Glencoe Club should be proud of the fact they converted an old Club with no handicap accessibility to a modern facility enjoyed by all. A

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Splash of Red Gala

by Alyson Xotta, Events & Marketing Coordinator for Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary

On Saturday, October 28, 2017, Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary, in partnership with The Glencoe Club, will host the 13th annual, highly anticipated Splash of Red Gala fundraising event.

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he Gala will feature an incredible dinner with Tinhorn Creek wine, live and silent auctions, a special guest speaker and evening entertainment by the TR3 Band. Funds raised at the Gala will go towards Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary programs and services that support youth who need help becoming healthy, productive and selfsufficient adults. At last year’s event, funds from Splash of Red raised more than $546,470 to minimize youth homelessness in Calgary. Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary runs two of the three youth homeless shelters in Calgary: Avenue 15 and Safe House. Thanks to proceeds raised, Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary was able to help change the lives of youth like Madeline (read her story below).

If you would like to check ticket availability, or make a donation to support children and youth like Madeline, please contact Alyson Xotta at 403-520-1514 or axotta@bgcc.ab.ca

Madeline’s Story At the young age of four, Madeline was entrenched in domestic violence and was physically and mentally abused. At the age of eight her environment was filled with weapons and addiction, and at the age of 14 she began being sexually abused alongside the horrors of the physical and mental abuse. She felt unworthy, unloved and that she would never be good enough. Madeline was living in an environment that had no electricity, was unclean and did not provide her with even the most basic needs. She was eventually removed from her family’s care by social services and spent three-and-a-half years in the system. Over the course of seven years she lived in over 16 different homes, including foster homes, group homes, with family and strangers and in shelters on the street.

At the age of 17, Madeline, with the help of her guidance counsellor at school, connected with the All In For Youth program at Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary where she met her Success Coach, Vanessa.

Madeline’s Success Coach became instrumental in her life by providing her with the reinforcement and encouragement that she needed to begin believing in herself and to help build her confidence.

Madeline’s ambition, drive and her desire to live the life she wants, keeps her challenging her own limitations to achieve her goals.

‘My Success Coach is maybe one of the first people or even the first person, that I have a relationship with that hasn’t ended, so that was a huge life lesson for me — relationships can happen. My experience with relationships was that they either ended poorly or people leave from my life,’ Madeline says.

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With the support of those around her, Madeline is now pursuing the future she imagines for herself, a future that is bright, happy and full of exciting milestones ahead. Despite her occasional past struggles with anorexia, anxiety, depression and PTSD, she has discovered things that bring her joy. Madeline’s natural passion to help others who have shared the same experiences has allowed her to develop her own initiative, become a listening ear to those who need it and to embrace her story. “This is what makes me, me.”

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Project Angel Since 1992, employees at The Glencoe Club and its members like you have supported local charities with Project Angel.

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n 2008, we selected Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary as Project Angel’s charity and we’ve since helped hundreds of Calgary’s most vulnerable youth. In 2016, with the generous help of our staff and members, we donated a whopping $40,000 in cash, gift cards and gifts-in-kind towards these deserving youth.

Together, we believe every kid counts.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary supports over 20,000 of Calgary’s most vulnerable youth, children and their families. Founded in 1939, during World War II, (then) Rotary Boys Town was developed to address the rambunctious young boys causing trouble in neighborhoods in the absence of father figures. It has since been renamed Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary and we now offer more than 40 programs, in every quadrant of the city.

Project Angel continues to have a significant impact on the lives of homeless youth in Calgary. All support from Project Angel goes directly to providing homeless youth at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary’s Avenue 15 Youth Shelter with the necessities of everyday life.

“Because of Ave 15, I don’t have to sleep outside anymore. I feel so unsafe when I have to sleep in the park.”

J accessed the Loft program after a family breakdown at home. He was diagnosed with ADHD and was struggling with school expectations and his family’s expectation to succeed at school. When a bed became available in Avenue 15’s Link program, J’s family agreed he could be supported by the Link program which then offered J day support and programming. He made the decision to focus on work and began working in a highly demanding restaurant job, where he thrived.

He was so successful at work that he transitioned into the Launch program, where he has assistance with money management and learning daily life skills. J is working full time, saving money for a damage deposit and rent and is managing a full-time job, which he loves. He plans to move into his own apartment and will transition successfully to independence. He has reconnected with his family and, although they do not live together, they have a positive relationship and his family is pleased to see J so successful in his workplace.

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Avenue 15 provides homeless youth with temporary shelter and basic needs, as well as a support system to assist them in reuniting with their families or finding safe, alternative living arrangements.

Ending youth homelessness starts with providing kids a safe and secure place to sleep.

All shelter programs provided by Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary provide kids the support and hope they need to end their experience of homelessness. Avenue 15 supports homeless youth as young as 12 years of age and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Calgary Homeless Foundation states that there are 3,500 homeless individuals in Calgary right now with 20 percent (700) being youth. In 2016, Avenue 15 housed and supported 118 youth.

As we gear up for this year’s Project Angel launch, on November 20, in support of Avenue 15, we invite you to help us provide for these vulnerable young people in our community. Thank you in advance for your generosity and unwavering support!

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Watch for information on Project Angel coming November 20 to December 15, 2017.

Donations to Project Angel are gratefully accepted at glencoe.org

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Glencoe Club Bridge News

by Nancy Klym, Bridge Instructor

The Glencoe Club will host the Erin Berry Master Rookie Game on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at noon. If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at Duplicate Bridge, this is the game for you.

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ou don’t need a partner for this event — the Bridge Committee will match Masters with Rookies, players with fewer than 50 masterpoints. In past years, more than 100 members have participated and we hope that 2017 will see even more players at the game. Sponsored by the Canadian Bridge Federation, all clubs in Canada will play the same hands.

Rookies will sit South and West to keep competition fair.

Commentary on the bidding and play will be available at the end of the game.

For this game, every player will be given a preset Convention Card prior to start of play outlining some of the basic conventions. What is a bridge convention? It’s a partnership agreement where bids are deemed to have a meaning other than the natural or traditional meaning of the bid. Some artificial calls are used so widely that they have become part of the lexicon of bridge. Others must be alerted since the meaning of the bid may be partnership specific. Penalties can be imposed by the Director if the information is not properly shared.

How did conventions come about? With only 15 words in the bridge language (the numbers one through seven, clubs, diamonds, hearts, spades, No Trump, pass, double and redouble) and 640,000,000,000 card combinations, bridge players have become very creative when trying to share information with their partners. Charles Goren, traditionally known as the “Inventor of Modern Bridge” made conventions popular through his publications and television show, Championship Bridge, which aired on ABC from 1959 to 1964. Interestingly, he is credited with developing the 4-3-2-1 system of counting, but it was, in fact, first proposed by Milton Work.

The most widely used conventions were introduced during the 1930s by Sam Stayman, Oswald Jacoby and Easley Blackwood and carry their names. Their use is so commonplace that bridge

players will assume you know what is happening merely by mention of the names. Interestingly, the Stayman convention was created by Jack Marx and George Rapée but it carries Stayman’s name because he published an article extolling its virtues. The Blackwood convention, a bridge staple, was rejected for publication when Easley Blackwood first suggested it, but popular usage prevailed. John Gerber then adapted Blackwood for play over No Trump. More recently, bridge players have modified it again to Roman Keycard Blackwood.

Some conventions have been imported from other countries.

The Strong 2 Club bid was first used in India by Henry Mountifort Beasley. It was introduced to North America by David Bruce in 1936 and modified in the 1990s, becoming the convention we now use. The original version has become the basis for Precision. As well, Douglas Drury of Vancouver inspired the convention that now carries his name, but it was first known as the Toronto Convention. There are two conventions that were introduced simultaneously in different parts of the world and each carries the name of the inventor, depending on where you live. Cappelletti is widely used in Western North American but is known as Hamilton in Eastern North America and Pottage in Great Britain. The same is true of Dormer (Great Britain) or Jordan (North America), a convention that was devised by Alan Truscott.

For the Erin Berry game, only Stayman, Jacoby Transfers and Blackwood will be “on the card” to insure that all players at the table have the same knowledge base. Rookies can add conventions they’d like to practice, but Masters will play the designated card. If you’d like to play in this game, either as a Rookie or a Master, please email the Bridge Committee at bridge@glencoe.org. We look forward to seeing you! A

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Bags by Jak Jak’s is a sought-after women’s brand, an artful blend of originality, style, elegance and function.

The stylish handbags are made in Canada by two visionary Quebec sisters, Karine and Sophie Dionne.

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CONTINUE YOUR CHILD’S EDUCATION JOURNEY Afternoon Preschool Program

At The Glencoe Club Preschool, it is our guiding belief that children flourish in a safe, positive and caring environment.

We aim to provide an environment that honours diversity, promotes healthy life habits and grows divergent thinking skills, while fostering positive social and emotional bonds.

Especially designed to facilitate the growth and development of children who are 31/2 - 51/2 years old in a small group setting. Each day includes one hour of playroom time participating in structured and unstructured activities and 45 minutes active play in the sport and recreation areas of the Club.

Children will be exposed to school readiness concepts such as cutting, shape, colour and alphabet recognition, social experiences with peers, swimming lessons, squash, badminton and bowling experiences. Several off-site trips are planned for the year, special events and great experiences. Develop, learn and play!

Register online Children must be 31/2 years old, fully toilet trained and have a completed registration form filed to attend.

A $100 non-refundable deposit is taken at the time of registration then credited to September preschool fees.

One month written notice is required to withdraw from the program after it starts.

For more information contact Barbara Consul, Childcare and Preschool Director, 403-287-4109 e326 or email bconsul@glencoe.org.

GOLF SIMULATORS BOOK YOUR CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING PARTY WITH US!

Play the latest in simulator technology on Pebble Beach, St. Andrews Old Course, Tooth of the Dog and more.

Cost: $100 (room for two hours and full time attendant during your event) Golf Set up: 4 people per simulator, golf one of 32 world-class courses from around the world.

Team Building Set up: maximum 16 people, fun events like closest to the pin, target shooting and more.

BOOK TODAY 403-243-2506 e379 OR 403-243-7342

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2017 Glencoe Invitational Top 10 Players: (L-R) Jaxon Lynn, Matt Williams, Etienne Papineau, Chris Crisologo, Pryce Beshoory (Champion), Brendan MacDougall, Steven Diack, Nolan Thoroughgood, Jesse Galvon, Emmett Oh

Pryce Beshoory (Champion)

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Skills Competition Champions: (L-R) Kai Iguchi - Flop Wall, Chris Crisologo - Long Drive, Brendan MacDougall - Pitching, Brett Hogan - Glencoe Triangle

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ongrats to Pryce Beshoory, the Pearland Texas native and member of the Houston Men’s Golf Team.

Pryce was four under over 54 holes of stroke play and managed to make a new course record on day one of competition.

Conditions were not easy with the wind on day two and the challenging course setup.

Thanks to our Turfcare team for the course conditions. The players were once again very complimentary about our Forest course.

Chris Crisologo, from BC, finished in second place, at three under par. Emmett Oh came in at even par for the tournament in third place and Brendan MacDougall came in at one over for the event in fourth place. Both Emmett and Brendan are Glencoe Members.

In other great news, we have already received our re-ranking on the World Amateur Golf Rankings (www.wagr.com) and we have moved up another letter grade to “D.” This puts us just one letter grade behind the Canadian Men’s Amateur. Note that all other events in Canada are “F” or lower. Also note that our event was ranked at “F” in 2015 so we are making real progress. This new ranking should help us continue to improve the quality of players at the event.

Horserace Champions: E. Papineau and J. Lynn

Once again thanks to all of our sponsors, volunteers and staff that make this event possible! A Dale Goehring, Invitational Chairman

New Players in 2017, White Hat Honourees @GlencoeInv

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THANKS TO THE SPONSORS:

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e continue to welcome many new members to the Club this season and we’re currently sitting at about $1.95 million dollars in entrance fee revenues. We had set our entrance fee quota at $1.5 million for 2017, so we are very pleased to report these Natasha Sawatsky, CMP numbers to the membership.

Membership Marketing Thank you so much to those of Director you who continue to support and 403-240-7395 nsawatsky@glencoe.org introduce new members to the Club, your help is essential to sustain our viability!

We’ve recognized the many changes that have occurred in our city over the last few years and we’ve worked hard to make joining our Clubs flexible and accommodating, recognizing that not all family dynamics are the same. A good part of my job is dedicated to creating events and membership options that impact a broad spectrum of demographics. This spring/summer, we worked hard with our Committees and Board and we created some new options to make joining our Club easier. We rely heavily on our membership to be our ambassadors and we hope you will help us spread the word in our community!

When you join Golf, if you’re not already a Glencoe member, you must purchase a Social membership.

There is an option to move through the various levels and eventually become Active at The Glencoe Club if you opt in to a Social membership rather than a Permanent Social membership. We have made changes over the years so please refer to the next page for a quick snapshot of the Glencoe levels of membership and the existing/new offerings.

THE GLENCOE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

A quick snapshot of the Glencoe levels of membership and the existing/new offerings: The Glencoe Club: (Full entrance fee is $45,000)

The Glencoe Golf & Country Club: (Full entrance fee is $50,000)

• Restricted to Associate privileges • Pays Associate dues

Social/Permanent Social: (this is a requirement – entrance fees are $11,250 or $8,750 respectively) • For adults ages 18+ • Full access to F&B facilities • Ability to rent catering facilities/dining areas for private functions • Access to the Wellness Centre and Golf Centre • Once per month usage of Childcare ($11 guest fee) • 25% of entrance fee due • Pays Social dues

Active: • No restrictions on usage • Full entrance fee is paid • Pays Principal dues

Corporate Membership: • Pays $90,000 for Golf and 50% of the full Glencoe Club entrance fee • Full privileges at Golf and House privileges at Glencoe • May add one designee • May transfer membership in the future • Pays Principal dues at Golf and House dues at Glencoe

House: • Children can be added to the membership and have no restrictions on facility usage, with the exception of a 48-hour delay in program registration • Parents are granted unlimited access to Bowling, Curling and Skating • Parents may use the Sports areas (fitness, pool, racquet sports) once per month • Unlimited usage of Childcare; Childcare rules apply • 25% of entrance fee due • Pays House dues Active: • No restrictions on usage • Remaining 50% of entrance fee due • Pays Active dues

Active with Payment Plan: • No restrictions on usage • 50% entrance fee is paid • On the one year membership anniversary, balance of entrance fees are due (50% of the fees in effect at that time) in addition to a $2500 service charge • Pays Principal dues House Membership: • Pays 50% of the entrance fee and secures Active membership spot for 2018 • Plays 36 holes per month, per family member registered • Food & Beverage, Practice Facility, lessons/clinics available on an unlimited basis • Organized Ladies/Children’s programming available on an unlimited basis • Pays remaining balance of entrance fee (50 % of the fees in effect) on January 1 • Pays House dues Associate Membership: • Is 18-33 years of age • Pays full entrance fee in annual installments with no service charge

Multi-Corporate Membership: • Pays $150,000 for Golf and 50% of the full Glencoe Club entrance fee for each designee • Full privileges at Golf and House privileges at Glencoe • May add up to three designees • May transfer memberships in the future • Pays Principal dues at Golf and House dues at Glencoe In addition to the above, we’ve also reduced our current Corporate transfer fees for both Clubs by 50% to make it easier for Corporations to assign new designees! With all Golf membership options at this point in the season, we would pro-rate the annual dues. New members are activated right away and approved at the following Board meeting.

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GOLF SHOP NEWS Sales & More

by Steve Thomson, PGA Golf Services Manager

Once we have passed Club Championship weekend you’ll begin to see our 2017 apparel going on sale.

There will be several different sales on apparel until the end of the season.

We brought in a few new lines this year, including Hugo Boss and QED. We are always looking to gain member’s feedback on our Golf Shop inventory. Ashley Van Kroonenburg will once again be polling the ladies to gather information for our 2018 buying plans. Any feedback you have on the colours, selection and price ranges of our apparel lines would be greatly appreciated. If you have a favourite line that we haven’t carried in the Golf Shop we would love to hear about it.

With the addition of the golf simulators at the Downtown Club, the Golf Shop will remain open at the Golf Club throughout most of the winter months.

It will be closed for the first few days in November to complete our year-end inventory count. During December, we’ll be open for holiday sales. Our off-season inventory will include all of the basics such as balls, gloves and bags. The inventory will also include a collection of luggage from Projekt and a few lines of apparel. If we don’t have what you need we are always willing to special order items for you.

The typical time for special order delivery is 10 business days.

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GLENCOE HIKING CLUB

by Julie Repp, Administrative Assistant

The inaugural year for the Glencoe Hiking Club has been a success!

On our first hike, we went to Grassi Lakes in Canmore, AB with eleven members of both Clubs. The waters up there are crystal clear with bright greens and turquoise. Absolutely gorgeous! Despite the chilly temperatures the group persevered and we made it back down the hill to a well-deserved sandwich! On our second hike we went to Bragg Creek and tackled the Fullerton Loop again with nine keen hikers from both Clubs. It was hot! After this hike, we enjoyed a nice lunch at the Bavarian Inn. If you haven’t tried this little gem, it’s a great spot to have lunch and get out of the city.

We’re looking forward to planning day trips during the week (and some on the weekends) in 2018. We think a trip to Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park might be in order. This is a longer, four-hour hike but well worth the views at the top of the Ink Pots. There are also a couple of beautiful waterfalls here, after you tackle the very cool catwalks to get there. More details on the 2018 season of the Hiking Club to follow. We hope you can join us!

Home for the Holidays THANKSGIVING TO GO! Order turkey with all of the fixings to enjoy in the comfort of your home, prepared by our team of Chefs at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club. To view the menu and for more details, please visit our website.

GOLF GENERAL MANAGER'S MESSAGE

CHILDCARE at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club

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t took some time to figure out Childcare at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club but the first season went well, despite having some growing pains. The program ran every Wednesday and Friday from June 7 to August 25 from 5 to 8 pm.

I would be lying if I didn’t Mike Kenney, PGA, CCM say that it was disappointing General Manager 403-240-7385 to see the lack of usage in mkenney@glencoe.org Childcare this summer with all of the feedback and requests we’ve had over the years to provide this service. While the timing of this year’s program did not work for everyone, as we look to the 2018 golf season, we need your honest feedback as to the preferred days and times for the program so that Childcare can run successfully, and at capacity. It is our goal to provide you with the best experience possible while here at the Club.

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WINTER PROGRAM

JANUARY 2 TO MARCH 10, 2018

EARLY BIRD

SIGN UP $349+ SIGN UP BY DECEMBER 23 Reg. $399+

• Train up to 5 days a week (Tues-Thurs 11 am - 7 pm, Fri-Sat 9 am - 5 pm) • Professional instruction and use of technology • Use of Trackman launch monitor (displays impact data, club speed and shot shape analysis) • Use of SamPutt putting analysis and training system • Use of video software during lessons and student online web portal • Use of training aids • Limited enrollment

ADD ON THE TPI FITNESS PROGRAM: • Receive a personalized fitness program that works together with your golf instruction to help you play better golf next season • Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) golf screens will be completed at the start and at the end of the program to identify and improve your physical ability as it relates to the golf swing • Access to TPI website where your individualized exercise routine will be created from the screen results Cost $99 For more information or to book the fitness component of the package contact Ken in the Fitness Centre directly by calling 403-287-4169 or email to: kclarke@glencoe.org

Ryan Anderson

PGA of Canada Professional Phone: 403-240-7390 Email: randerson@glencoe.org

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Golf Simulators League play League play runs from November 6 to December 14, 2017 with a winter league from January 2 to March 15, 2018. There will be Men’s, Ladies, Mixed and Junior League play weekly.

• Men’s and Ladies league, six weeks including prizes and wind-up event (cost $100) • Mixed and Juniors (cost $10 per session) • Men’s/Ladies tee times, 11:30 am to 9 pm depending on demand • Mixed and Juniors tee times, between 5 and 9 pm • Formats and courses will change weekly Tee times Tee times run from 9 am to 9 pm daily, with the exception of league play and private functions. Tee times can be booked up to two days in advance through the Sports Office. The cost to use the simulators is $20 per hour. There is food and beverage service available. Bring your own clubs or use one of our rental sets at no charge.

Functions & special events Include birthday parties for young and old, with a “fun games”component for the young ones. Cost is $100 for use of both simulators and the room for two hours. Food and beverage service is available from the Sports Lounge or Lido.

Special requests can be arranged through the Food & Beverage office in advance.

The Simulator room can be reserved at any time in advance through the Sports Office.

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Golf lessons Lessons can be booked on the simulators at any time through our professional staff using state-of-the-art technology to determine what the body, club and ball are doing in the swing. Some of the features are the Carry & Total distance, side spin and the club path/club face configuration. We have a number of different practice range facilities. Now you can work on your swing and then switch to game mode and note your improvements!

Glenn Boswell, PGA Associate Pro at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club is a graduate of San Diego Golf Academy and has been a member of the PGA for over 26 years working as a Golf Professional and instructor at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club, Bearspaw Country Club, Riverside Academy and as a guest instructor at the Melia Las Americas resort in Varadero, Cuba. During this time Glenn has facilitated thousands of lessons and club fittings.

Glenn is a student of Mike LaBauve, a top 50 Golf Digest Instructor at the Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Glenn is a national evaluator for the PGA & the NCCP in the Teaching/Coaching curriculum for aspiring Golf Professionals entering the profession.

Flames game specials On select home game dates through the season, we‘ll have a promotion in the Simulator room featuring a nachos and jug of draft special. Reserve your simulator as per the tee time policy of two days prior, play a game of golf, then head over to the Saddledome. You can also book the simulator online and watch the game on the big screen monitors while playing Pebble Beach.

globally, top PGA Tour players, luxury hotels and resorts, discerning homeowners and top-ranked golf clubs consistently select HD Golf.

HD golf simulators Since 2003, HD Golf has manufactured and installed thousands of simulators in more than 50 countries, earning a global reputation as the “World’s Most Amazing Golf Simulator.” As the technology leader and fastest growing simulator producer

There are 25 courses to choose from, including some of the top facilities in the world such as St. Andrews Old Course, Pinehurst No. 2, Bay Hill and Pebble Beach, to name a few. We now have two new courses: Wolf Creek in Nevada and the Pete Dye at French Lick. A

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2017 MEMBER CLOSING DINNER* Saturday, September 23, 4:30 - 6 pm

4:30 - 6 pm Biergarten

with local reps on hands to sample some great local craft brews

6 pm Family-style German Dinner

with a selection of German brews

Cost: $57+GST *Open to Glencoe Club and Glencoe Golf Members. Guests are permitted.

Please call the Food & Beverage at the Golf Club for reservations: 403-240-7381

Annual Family

HOLIDAY PARTY December 9 & 10

FAMILY EVENTS: 3 - 5 PM (skating, sleigh rides, ornament and gingerbread decorating)

SANTA WILL ARRIVE: 5-6 PM DINNER: 6 - 7 PM Cost: Adult $47+ Kids 13-17: $47+ (add $25 if gift is required) Kids 4-12: $57+; Kids 3 & Under: $25+ RSVP to pkenno@glencoe.org or 403-240-7381 Deadline for booking: November 10 Open to Glencoe Club and Golf Club members.

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We welcome your reviews!

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

GOLF AFFILIATED CLUB REVIEW DE ANZA COUNTRY CLUB 509 Catarina Drive, PO Box 120, Borrego Springs, CA 92004, USA p: +1 760-767-5577 deanzacountryclub.com For golf reservations, contact: lyle@deanzacountryclub.com About A challenging desert golf course is the centerpiece of the member-owned de Anza Country Club nestled in the Anza Borrego State Park. Founded in 1957, de Anza Country Club provides Members and their families with an exceptional golf experience and pleasurable club lifestyle.

De Anza Country Club, Borrego Springs *Insider Review: This is the golf course the Glencoe Professionals have taken members to in the spring over the last few years. Frankly, the real joy in this course is that it is very walkable and not very busy. I believe reciprocal tee times are not available before 11 am or so and after that the two times we have played this course we were among the very few golfers on the course. It's a relatively flat course with vistas of the barren hills that surround the course. I would say that it is not really challenging but rather a good early spring golf warm-up course. De Anza has a great range and practice green, so playing this course is a wonderful way to start the golf season.

Our only negative playing this course was the food service. We had hoped to grab one of their on-the-go sandwiches for lunch at the 10th tee as we looped back past the Pro Shop and other buildings but there was nothing there at 1pm when we were looking. We were directed to the dining room where our only option was to order from the menu and wait in a virtually deserted dining room for at least a quarter of an hour for a couple of sandwiches to be produced.

De Anza is about 1.5 hours from either San Diego or Palm Springs, a scenic drive from either direction. Cost for Glencoe Golf members to play this course is zero, which is obviously well worth the drive.

Fellow Glencoe Board member, Barb Widdowson, has told me that if you are down in that area you should also play Rams Hill Golf Club. It is not a reciprocal but the fee is about $65 USD after 1 pm. *Al Chapman, with edits from his wife Fiona Law (a less serious golfer but one who also enjoyed both courses). Al considers himself to be a very active Glencoe Club and Glencoe Golf member. Al will finish serving his sixth and final year on The Glencoe/Glencoe Golf Board this October.

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Desert Horizons Country Club, Indian Wells *Insider Review: This course was a real pleasure to play! As with De Anza, my recollection is that reciprocal tee times are to be played after 11 am. We avoided the bag drop area and parked our car, but even there we were promptly greeted with an offer to take our bags to the Pro Shop area. The Pro Shop staff were expecting us and they could not have been friendlier. We were asked if we wanted push or power carts and were pointed to the putting green and practice range.

Complimentary iced tea, lemonade, apples and water were available near the first tee and complimentary coffee was available in both the Men’s and Ladies’ locker rooms. This was a very welcoming way to start our round.

To me the course was similar to another Palm Desert Glencoe Golf reciprocal, The Springs Golf Course in Rancho Mirage (one of the Glencoe Golf Course's reciprocals at $110 USD), as it also plays alongside housing cul-de-sacs, beautifully landscaped with flowers and little waterfalls. I don't recall feeling that any houses were at risk to an errant ball flight so we must have been reasonably far away. Desert Horizons is a friendly, walkable course with not a lot of rough, but there is water - especially on the 18th hole.

GOLF AFFILIATED CLUB REVIEW DESERT HORIZONS COUNTRY CLUB 44900 Desert Horizons Dr, Indian Wells CA 92210, USA p: +1 760-340-4646 deserthorizonscc.com For golf reservations, contact: dgallardo@deserthorizonscc.com About Desert Horizons is a private country club that offers unique cuisine, impeccable service, golf, tennis and fitness all in one outstanding community. Our Championship 18-hole golf course was designed by the world famous golf architect, Ted Robinson, and is both beautiful and challenging to every level of player.

I would highly recommend playing this course at any time of the year — well worth it in my opinion: interesting, welcoming and not crowded. We were short on time so did not dine at Desert Horizons but I'm told that the food and service are more than acceptable.

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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, CCM, CCE, PGA, General Manager The Glencoe Golf & Country Club ....................................... 403-240-7385 Rick Cooke, CPA, CGA, CIM, PMgr, 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 .......................................................... 403-243-2506 (350) Debra Hope, Member Services 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, CPHR, CPHRi, Human Resources Mgr ..... 403-287-4103 Monika Zwilling, Human Resources Generalist ............... 403-287-4127 Colleen Berner, Human Resources.........................................403-287-4141

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 Kevin Cucheron, Director of F&B The Glencoe Club/The Glencoe Golf & Country Club...... 403-287-4173 Jennifer Cox, F&B Manager The Glencoe Club/The Glencoe Golf & Country Club..... 403-240-7384 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 Rochael Metro, Banquets......................................................... 403-287-4161

GOLF Golf Shop ................................................ 403-242-4019 or 403-571-0055 Mike Kenney, PGA, CCM, General Manager ................... 403-240-7385 Brock Coates, AGS Course Superintendent .................. c 587-393-1644 Julie Repp, Administrative Assistant .................................... 403-240-7377 Natasha Sawatsky, CMP Membership & Marketing Director ...................................... 403-240-7395 Laurie MacArthur, Accounts Receivable .......................... 403-240-7379 Naina Dhokia, 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 Director ................... 403-240-7392 Paul Kenno, Assistant Food & Beverage Manager.......... 403-240-7384 Christophe Herblin, Executive Chef ................................... 403-240-7378 86 glencoe.org

RECREATION Suzette O’Byrne, Recreation Manager .............................. 403-287-4180 Christie Springs, Aquatics Director ...................................... 403-287-4114 Gordon Lam, 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 ................................................................. 403-243-2506 (303) Sports Office ................................................................ 403-243-2506 (342) Barbara Consul, Childcare & Preschool Director ........... 403-287-4109 Anouk Dooyeweerd, Childcare & Preschool Coord. ..... 403-287-4109 Barbie Jean, Pro Shop Manager ............................................. 403-287-4115 Physiotherapy Bookings ....................................................... 403-287-4179 Wellness Centre ........................................................................ 403-287-4178 Jessica Power Cyr, Wellness & Lifestyle Director ........... 403-289-4178

SPORTS Sports Office ................................................................ 403-243-2506 (342) Chris Jennings, Athletic Manager ........................................ 403-287-4112 Court Bookings .......................................................... 403-243-2506 (342) Program Registration ............................................... 403-243-2506 (342) Beth Richardson, Badminton Professional ..................... 403-287-4106 Bryan Moody, Badminton Professional .............. 403-243-2506 (316) Ardy Wiranata, Badminton Professional .............. 403-243-2506 (311) John Pearson, Bowling Director ............................................ 403-287-4145 Paul Webster, Curling Director .............................................. 403-287-4123 Scott Davis, Head Skating Professional ................ 403-243-2506 (317) David Duncalf, Head Squash Professional ........................ 403-287-4181 Susie King, Associate Squash Professional ....................... 403-287-4184 Dietmar Rautenbach, Tennis Director ............................... 403-287-4110 Richard Danielson, Tennis Professional ............ 403-243-2506 (388) Gene Kelly, Tennis Professional ............................. 403-243-2506 (390) Neil Parker, Tennis Professional ............................. 403-243-2506 (378)

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Thursday, November 23

MEMBERS ONLY. Join us within 10 days of your birthday (five days before or after), ID required if your birthday date is not entered in the member database.

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PA R T I E S Prime dates and rooms are still available for your Christmas parties.

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