Glencoe Life - Spring 2018

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

MARCH - MAY 2018 • Vol. 3 Issue 1

Congratulations, Team Koe!

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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 79.

LOBSTER MONTH MAY & JUNE IN THE GRILLE ROOM Savour the Maritimes sweetest of treats in a three-course lobster indulgence!

$69.95++

CHOICE OF: Lobster Bisque

topped with Cognac cream and a watercress salad with fresh lobster, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon croutons and herb dressing $14++ or

Dungeness Crab Cake & Jumbo Prawn with citrus sabayon, fennel, artichoke, frisée and double-smoked bacon $16++

Lobster au Natural

1½ pound fresh Atlantic lobster poached in a savoury court bouillon, served in its shell with drawn butter and lemon, roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables $49.95++

Selection from our Dessert Menu

Whole lobster available for dinner service only.

Appetizers available lunch and dinner.

Reservations 403-243-2506

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Contributors Al Cameron, Al Harvey, Angela Casale, Barbara Consul, Brock Coates, Candice Behm, Catherine Bell, Chris Jennings, Christie Springs, Ciara Glendon, Cindy Bonyai, Clare Logan, Derwin Parker, Ed Penn, Gordon Lam, Helen Vanderburg, Jane Crowshaw, Jessica Power Cyr, Judy Forshner, Kimberly Shapkin, Kelsey Tasker, Marc Badorek, Melissa Smith, Monika Zwilling, Nancy Klym, Natasha Sawatsky, Neil Parker, Nora Bouz, Rory Hornstein, Sam Humphrys, Steve Thomson, Suzette O'Byrne, Tammy Kremer, Vaun Mehling Managing Editor Wendy Dypolt Editor Al Harvey Designer Jana Volfova Photographers Jonathan Ferguson - Von der Rusch Photography, Glencoe Archives Printing Style-Craft Printing, Calgary Contact Information The Glencoe Club 636 - 29 Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2S 0P1 p: 403-243-2506 w: glencoe.org w: glencoejobs.org e: info@glencoe.org

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CONTENTS THE GLENCOE CLUB MAGAZINE • March - May 2018 • Vol. 3, Issue 1

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DEPARTMENTS

FEATURES

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President’s Message

14 The Legacy Project

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Golf President’s Message

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CEO's Message

Chris Jennings remembers his Glencoe past and looks to the future.

7 Membership 12

Affiliated Clubs

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Food & Beverage

20 Calendar 26 Sports 34 Recreation 44

Health & Wellness

56 Services

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34 Climbing for Functional Fitness Elevate your fitness with these exercises.

18 How to Use Pantone’s 44 Connect with Nature Colour of the Year Indoors Mix some ultra violet into your next event.

28 Giving Back A chat with the newest Glencoe tennis coaches.

Five ways to bring nature indoors for improved wellbeing.

66 Meet Ash Chadha He’s the new GM at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club.

58 Notable 66 Golf 78

Contact List

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THE GLENCOE CLUB PR ESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Glencoe Creates Exceptional Experiences!

OUR MISSION “Creating Exceptional Experiences”

OUR VISION “To be our Members’ second home, providing excellence in all that we do”

OUR VALUES • Respect • Wellness • Integrity • Relationships • Caring • Innovation

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hope that you all have enjoyed Olympic fever as I have! During the recent Ladies Scotties National Curling Championships, Cheryl Bernard (championship curler turned TV announcer), reminded us how lucky we are to have world-class curling ice at The Glencoe Club. She recently curled with the men’s teams and had nothing but great things to say about our program.

Cheryl talked about our National Training Centre and many of the teams that call the Glencoe home, including some Olympians, such as Kevin Koe and John Morris (this letter went to print before the Olympics were completed). As Club Championships for many sports are in full swing, I hope that you are all inspired to take part in your sport(s) and have a little fun with your fellow competitors.

The Glencoe Club is proud to host the Canadian Squash Nationals, May 1 to 5.

A glass court will be set up in the badminton courts, so it will be great viewing of our country’s best squash players. The Squash Committee and many volunteers will be helping the staff put on this prestigious event.

Winter participation at The Glencoe Golf & County Club continues to climb and if you weren’t aware, The Glencoe Club members are very welcome to come and enjoy well groomed cross-country ski trails, skating on the pond and snowshoeing (conditions permitting, of course). Also, throughout the summer, The Glencoe Club members are welcome to use the Food & Beverage facilities at the golf course and can charge back to their Downtown Club account.

Finally, 2018 and 2019 weddings are starting to book up at both Clubs as our wedding coordinators, Courtney Tanaka (The Glencoe Golf & Country Club) and Ciara Glendon (The Glencoe Club) are wowing members and their guests.

We have seen tremendous success with the Café 29 renovation, both in member satisfaction and increased usage of the space. The Board is planning to decide upon whether to approve the second-floor Food & Beverage renovation in the June Board meeting. We hope that, if approved, the upcoming renovation will also come in on time and on budget and will increase member enjoyment in these areas.

I continue to be honoured and committed to be your President, but more importantly, proud to call The Glencoe Club and The Glencoe Golf & Country Club, home. A

Joanne Hruska President The Glencoe Club

THE GLENCOE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB PR ESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Winter Activities at the Golf Course

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’d like to start out by welcoming our new General Manager, Ash Chadha. Ash comes to us from the Nanaimo Golf Club on Vancouver Island. He brings a wealth of experience in the golf and club industries, and represents an exciting new chapter in our Club’s history.

By looking outside in Calgary these days, you wouldn’t know it, but we are inching ever closer to the golf season. In fact, I have it on very good authority we will be enjoying an early spring. Balzac Billy was out for a stroll on February 2 and has predicted an early spring. Sounds like we could be golfing in only a few weeks!

Of course, while the snow is on the ground, it means there is a lot to do out at the Golf course. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are in full swing with three groomed trails on the Bridges and Slopes courses. As well, there is skating on the pond on #9 Bridges. If you see any Titleist 5s under the ice, please let me know.

For those of us who like to escape the snow and cold in the winter, I’m sure there is a lot of golf happening in places such as Scottsdale and Palm Springs. If you do find yourself in one of those areas, be sure to check out one of the many Glencoe Golf & Country Club affiliates in the desert. They provide us with excellent courses to play, with some unbelievable deals.

As I write this, I am actually sitting in the West Room at the University Club in New York City, another of our affiliate clubs.

I highly recommend any of our members, who are travelling to the Big Apple, to check out this club. Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, it is truly something to see! Besides a fitness centre and squash courts, it also features one of the largest private libraries in the world. A

Bryan Wright President The Glencoe Golf & Country Club

BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Glencoe Club President: Joanne Hruska Vice-President: Ron Newman The Glencoe Golf & Country Club President: Bryan Wright Vice-President: Susan Schulli Directors: Marshall Abbott Cara Bonney Barr Robert Birrell Dan McDonald Russ Nickles Danny Shannon Evonne Whelan

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

A Busy Spring at the Glencoe!

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would like to thank all the members who provided their feedback and comments on the Food & Beverage “Main Course” conceptual plan.

The communication process included information on the website, handouts, displays, two focus groups and three open houses. In total, there were 333 members who submitted comments and suggestions on the plans. The vast majority of the members are in favour of the general concept of renovating the second floor Food & Beverage outlets and banquet facilities. The Architects have updated the conceptual plans, incorporating many of the suggestions.

The new plan was reviewed by the Board of Directors at the yearly January Board planning retreat. The Board has approved funds to detail the design of the new concept to ensure the feasibility and determine a construction budget. The Board will then review a design and financial feasibility update in April, after which, the new plans can be made available to the members. The Board will decide to proceed with construction, or not, in June. If construction proceeds, the earliest it could start is in January 2019.

There is a lot happening at The Glencoe Club this spring including: Icebreaker Road Race on April 8, Ice Show on April 27 and 28 and Squash Nationals May 1 to 5. Also, the Club is hosting the 4th annual Father Daughter Ball on June 9 and the newly introduced Mother/Son Ball on June 2.

As you know, the 2013 flood severely impacted both of our Clubs and currently there is not much more we can do to prevent flooding in the future. The Clubs have taken every step available to protect our assets if another flood were to occur,

but The Board would like to make our members aware of a few groups and Alberta Government’s efforts regarding upstream flood mitigation. If you are interested in finding out more, please visit the following websites: • Flood Free Calgary floodfreecalgary.com • CRAG (Calgary River Action Group) protectcalgary.com • Government of Alberta Flood Mitigation projects http://aep.alberta.ca/water/ programs-and-services/floodmitigation/flood-mitigation-projects/ default.aspx Please join me in welcoming Ash Chadha, our new Glencoe Golf & Country Club General Manager. He started with us on February 1 and is rapidly getting up to speed on the operations. He has already proven his expertise in golf general management and I am sure will make a big impact as we go forward. Please read the article about Ash in this issue on page 66.

The Golf Club is currently a winter wonderland and we are seeing a high number of members utilizing the track set cross country ski trails, as well as snow showing. I would like to thank our Turfcare team for their consistency in high quality track setting and for plowing the road for easy member access. We are looking forward to seeing The Glencoe Golf & Country Club members at the Opening Cocktail Party on Friday, April 13.

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

Greg Lundmark, CCM, CCE Chief Executive Officer

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House Member Club Usage Privileges Recently there have been some occurrences where House Members have exceeded the usage privileges that are included with the House Membership category. Concerns have also been raised by Active Members, who have noticed House Members who appear to be exceeding their privileges.

It is apparent that most House Members are aware and abide by their privileges and it is quite likely that some House Members may not be fully aware of those usage parameters. This notice is intended to clarify the usage parameters and the possible consequences of exceeding those privileges.

Adult House Members (Age 25 & over) and Intermediate House Members (between the ages of 18 and 25 years) may use all Food & Beverage facilities and services (Pro Shop, Physiotherapy, Childcare, Wellness and Golf Centre), host social functions, use all observation areas except the outdoor pool deck, have unlimited use of Curling, Bowling and Skating and may participate in activities as designated by the Board of Directors. They may also use the sports facilities once per month by registering at the Sports Office.

Junior House Members (between the ages of 6 and 17 years of age), as of July 1 of a membership year are entitled to the same privileges of a son or daughter of an Active Member, with the exception of a 48-hour delay in program registration.

It is important to note that if a parent is bringing a Junior Member to the Club for a program, they may only participate when parent participation is mandatory.

Otherwise, all adult participation will be considered the once per month usage.

Consequences of Breaching the Usage Privileges It is believed that most House Members are aware of and abide by the rules. Without inconveniencing all members, it is difficult for Management to put systems in place to control entry 100 percent and what facilities House Members utilize, once they pass through the entry control gates. However, given the recent incidents and concerns, the Board of Directors have instructed Management to be vigilant. If House Members are found to be exceeding the usage privileges, the consequences may include membership suspension for the whole family and/or permanent termination of the membership account with no refund of Entrance fees.

Thank you to all House Members for your understanding and for following rules. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact CEO, Greg Lundmark, at glundmark@glencoe.org.

Greg Lundmark, CCM, CCE Chief Executive Officer

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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, 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.

• Adam J.S. McBride

» In Memory Of • Shandra Russell

SECURITY ACCESS BARRIERS

• Lorraine Deeks

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.

• Barbara Schmeeckle

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

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» New Members

• Emma Harris • George Gosbee • Simone Schroeder • Christine Kowel

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.

Did you know…

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 The Grille Room Sports Lounge/Pub West Patio Social Functions

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, picture gallery that works great on desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone.

View photos from recent Glencoe events and/or download them at your convenience.

Tip: When reading Glencoe Life, look for this icon to view more images of an event on glencoe.org

Fees No charge for Club access.

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

Dress Code • The 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.

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.

Visit glencoe.org

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SIGN UP FOR AUTO PAYMENT The Glencoe Club provides an unsecured Wi-Fi connection throughout all member areas including the Outdoor Pool Deck and West Patio.

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

We can help!

GUEST WIRELESS

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.

WI-FI

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.

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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 by email: info@glencoe.org

Using your Windows or Apple “wireless network connection” utility, browse for the SSID “Glencoe Member.” 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 a proprietary wireless network utility, please follow the manufacturer’s instructions for “scanning for a new wireless connection.”

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, it is located lower right on the task bar near the time display. 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 top right. Like Windows, you can click on this icon for wireless status. Please be aware you PC may have a physical switch to turn off the wireless radio. New PCs use a software application or a propriety application to turn the Wi-Fi radio off or on. In either case, be sure the Wi-Fi radio is on to connect. If your PC shows a strong wireless signal but you are still unable to browse the web, please advise reception as there may be an issue with the host provider.

MEMBER SHIP

Become a Glencoe Insider How to get involved in volunteer committee work!

S Sam Humphrys Member Services Administrator 403-287-4111 shumphrys@glencoe.org

pring has arrived and the Club’s fiscal year end is approaching.

Right about now, we’re planning to review, refresh and renew our Sports Advisory Committees. We’ll have new applications for you in April and all the support you could ever need to get involved. Why would you want to volunteer? There are so many reasons, it’s hard to know where to start!

the Glencoe has hosted two of the largest doubles squash tournaments in the country (2016 Doubles Nationals, 2017 Lapham Grant). The addition of the doubles court — and improvements to the Squash area overall — has been a huge success, transforming the program for the better.

• In 2016, the Fitness Committee reviewed the minimum age of members using the Fitness Centre and lowered it to 12 (the previous age was 14). The success of the Advantage Glencoe program (which supports youth athletics), research on the benefits of training at a younger age and mythdebunking regarding the dangers of youth exercise all backed up the the Fitness department’s proposal to lower the age while introducing an improved orientation program. This change has delivered very positive results and been widely approved to date. The increased load on the Fitness Centre has not been a problem and families are happily working out together. Youth using the program are building excellent training habits that they’ll carry with them throughout their lives.

If you’re looking to get more involved at the Club (and yes, become a connected insider here), volunteering on a committee is a great way to do this. Your help benefits the Club (with its many members and employees, who appreciate your effort). Plus, as quoted in the committee guidelines, “Committee work is a prep school for future Board of Directors.” If you see yourself helping at the Board level in the future, become a committee member. It’s a great first step.

If you’d like to become a Committee Other perks include delicious meals Member for the 2018/19 Fiscal Year, at every meeting (including, for those committees that meet in December, a stop by the Sports Office to fill out Christmas buffet lunch). an application (available April 1

Please join me in thanking our current committee members for their volunteer contributions to The Glencoe Club and the membership. Should you have any feedback, please fill out a comment and due on April 30).

Sports and Recreation Advisory card, speak with one of these Committees work collaboratively with committee members and/or email our Board and Management to support the vision and mission your feedback to the applicable committee (visit glencoe.org for of the Club. They act as liaisons to the Board by providing input more information). to the committee’s assigned Board representatives. This assists the Board in balancing its strategic direction with the needs of Applications for becoming a committee member will be available the members participating in each sport. Committees act as at the end of April. Below is some of the criteria for committee conduits for member communications regarding all sports and members and some examples of the characteristics that an ideal recreation activities at the Club (the inside scoop on everything). committee candidate possesses: Sports and Recreation Advisory Committees provide high-level • The term of membership for Committee Members is from feedback to Management and the Board. Management’s role is July 1 to June 30 the day-to-day operations and personnel of the Club.

• Up to seven (7) Voting Members may be selected from the Club membership A few examples of some key initiatives completed • Recommended candidates should be representative of the thanks to committee recommendations: diversity and interests of the Club membership • For a long time, the Glencoe had considered the possibility • Recommended candidates should be willing to volunteer the of building a doubles squash court. The Squash Committee hours necessary to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the provided valuable insights into the trends, events and Sports Committee, including regular attendance at Sports tournaments within the sport, not to mention the potential Committee meetings and volunteering for tournaments for hosting these competitions at The Glencoe Club. Since or other events sponsored or supported by the Sports the court was built in 2015 as Phase 1 of the large expansion, Committee. A GLENCOE LIFE Vol. 3, Issue 1 11

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 three percent 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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Royal Over-Seas League

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he Royal Over-Seas League is dedicated to championing international friendship and understanding throughout the Commonwealth and beyond. A non-profit private members’ club, it's been bringing likeminded people together since its launch in 1910.

Today, the club offers its members a warm welcome centred on the beautiful clubhouse in central London and the chance to get involved in all kinds of social, cultural and humanitarian activities around the world.

ROSL is a self-funded organization which operates under a Royal Charter and aims at promoting an enduring multi-racial fellowship pledged to the support of the Commonwealth and to the service of others and humanity at large.

“We like to make everyone's visit as enjoyable as possible so we have a few simple rules we ask all members, guests and visitors to follow: • Dress code: A smart casual dress code policy helps maintain the clubs' much-loved atmosphere and ambiance. For this reason, please avoid wearing sportswear, trainers, sandals, shorts, t-shirts or collarless shirts at the clubhouse. When dining in the restaurant, gentleman are asked to wear a jacket. Smart jeans are acceptable. Remember to leave coats and outdoor garments in the cloakroom or conference facilities.

• Mobile telephones, laptops and tablets: These should be placed on silent or vibration mode. Users are requested to ensure that keyboard clicks are switched off.”

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

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AFFILIATED CLUB FEATURE ROYAL OVER-SEAS LEAGUE Over-Seas House 5 Park Place, St James's Street London, SW1A 1LR United Kingdom p: 011-44-207-408-0214 reservations@rosl.org.uk www.rosl.org.uk Accommodation 83 contemporary, member-only rooms providing luxury four-star accommodation in one of London’s most desirable postcodes.

Conferences & Banqueting Over-Seas House offers splendid period function rooms which are ideal for holding everything from small syndicate workshops to major conferences, corporate celebrations, private dinner parties, birthdays and weddings.

SAVE THE DATE - May 19, 2018

Royal Wedding Viewing Party & Brunch Wear your best hat and come to The Glencoe Club to watch the festivities of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Big Day! RESERVATION: ONLINE OR RECEPTION 403-243-2506 | $25 ++

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MEMBER SHIP

The Legacy Project Get to know some lifelong Glencoe members as they share their memories and love of the Club...

Q: How long have you been a Glencoe member? How many generations of your family have belonged to the Club?

My family has had memberships since the Glencoe inception back in 1931, when my great grandfather, Edward Wallace Jennings (aka Wally Jennings), purchased the 17th share. My grandfather, Edward (Tedd) Jennings, sat on the Board for numerous years and was involved in purchasing The Glencoe Golf & Country Club. My father, James (Jim) Jennings, is an avid bowler and tennis player who won numerous Club championships. That puts me as the fourth generation Glencoe member.

Chris Jennings • The Glencoe Club’s Athletic Manager • Lifelong Glencoe Member • Master of Service recipient • Avid sports enthusiast

Q: What sports have you participated in over the years?

Growing up in the Club over the years I participated in skating, tennis and swimming including Fred’s power skating/ hockey programs, the Tennis Excel program and the diving team (when we had the diving board).

Q: What’s your earliest Club memory?

My earliest memory of The Glencoe Club is when there were two desks at the Sports entrance and I’d be petrified of forgetting my Glencoe membership card. One day I had to tell Pearl I forgot it. From that day forward I never forgot to carry it with me at all times.

Q: What was the best thing that ever happened to you at the Club?

There were numerous family functions that we held at The Glencoe Club including Christmas dinners, family reunions and birthdays but the most significant or the best that stands out is my grandparent’s 65th wedding anniversary in 2014.

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Q: What was the overall feeling you got when coming to the Club in the past?

We always used/viewed the Glencoe as a home away from home, where we built great family traditions of eating fries and gravy in the Glen Harvest Café, going for Glencoe patio burgers and wanting to spend special occasions at the Club.

Q: Do you have the same kind of feelings now?

I have the same feelings, but I have been extremely fortunate to carry on the Glencoe tradition within my family in a different way… by working at the Club! Every day, I’m grateful for getting to relive memories or reminisce about the past while trying to create that great experience that I was able to live through in my life.

Q: Tell us what you remember about the fire. How did you hear about it?

In my grandfather’s last years with dementia he could always remember remarkable details about the Club, prior to the fire. He would talk about how he would take the streetcar down 4th Street to the Club to go bowling in the lanes in the basement and skate on the outdoor skating rink. I was not alive when the fire happened, but I’ll always remember my grandfather talking to others about the night of the fire.

Q: How did it make you feel?

Although the event was a very tragic one in the Glencoe’s history at the time, it has furthered my connection to the Club with having my family live through the fire and share stories of the Club before and after the event.

MEMBER SHIP

Michael Wallace (MW) Jennings (possibly taken in front of foliage at The Glencoe Club)

1987, Stewart Bowling Team, Mens League

Tedd and Laverna Jennings at 1992 President’s Ball

Tedd and Laverna marking their 50th wedding anniversary in the Westroom in 1998

Q: What does being a member mean to you?

For me, it has a deeper meaning than just the membership. I know my late grandparents would be unbelievably proud that I continue the tradition of Glencoe membership within the Jennings family. The impact that it has made throughout the generations in my family will continue to live on and shape my life in the future.

Q: How has the Club made a difference in your life?

Growing up at the Glencoe shaped my family and my life significantly. The Club — and what it represents — has made a lasting impression on me. I’ve been extremely fortunate to be part of a great community with great people, facilities and events. The life lessons you learn through the commitment to sport, etiquette and social skills at the Glencoe really transfer to all experiences outside of the Club as well.

Q: If you could write a message to future members and put it in a time capsule for them to read 50 years from now, what would you write?

Remember the past, be in the present and look to the future. A

Chris Jennings at the Glencoe outdoor pool in 1992

Tedd Jennings at Bow Crest Care Centre, celebrating his service, November 11, 2015

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

We’d love to interview you (on video or send you a short questionnaire), then run highlights in Glencoe Life. If you’re interested, or you know someone else we should interview, please email: create@glencoe.org

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Bubbles

for every occasion

Marc Badorek Food & Beverage Service Manager 403-287-4164 mbadorek@glencoe.org

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I can’t think of a time in my life when bubbles weren’t suitable for the moment.

By bubbles, I’m referring to sparkling wines such as Champagne, Prosecco, sekt, cava, crémant and American sparkling.

om Perignon for my parents 25th Wedding Anniversary (they’re now approaching their 56th)! Baby Duck (getting silly) with my friends and sisters. Henkell Trocken for high school graduation. Moving into our first home with friends, a new set of Champagne glasses and Veuve Clicquot. Last New Year’s Eve with a bottle of Prosecco. I could go on: baby showers, weddings, dinners, patios or just sitting in front of the television with a glass of bubbles and salt and vinegar chips. Sparkling wine is great for special occasions but is also appropriate at any time. It can complement moments, food or celebrations.

Sparkling wine is produced by means of a second fermentation. A mixture of sugar and yeast (the tirage) is added to the base wines (the cuvée) so that a second fermentation will occur. The carbon dioxide naturally produced during fermentation remains in the wine and is the source of its characteristic feature, bubbles. There are three main methods of production:

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“I drink it when I’m happy and when I’m sad.

Sometimes I drink it when I’m alone.

When I have company I consider it obligatory.

I trifle with it if I’m not hungry and drink it when I am. Otherwise, I never touch it — unless I’m thirsty.” ~ Lilly Bollinger

1) the traditional or classic method, whereby the second fermentation takes place in the bottle; 2) the transfer method, whereby the second fermentation takes place in the bottle, the contents are transferred under pressure into a tank, separated from the yeast deposit through filtration and then re-bottled; 3) the tank or bulk method, also called the Charmat method, allowing the second fermentation to take place in bulk pressure tanks. Lees contact is minimal and the wine is bottled under pressure.

Champagne can only be called that if it’s from the region in France where the traditional method of sparkling wine production is mastered. Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay grapes are used in the production of almost all Champagne.

Crémant is a group of sparkling wines made using the same technique as Champagne, but from outside the Champagne region. There is a wide variety of styles to choose from, as crémant is made in eight different appellations throughout France.

Prosecco, a product of Italy, is produced in nine provinces and is usually made with the grape varietal Glera. The friendly and festive bubbles are made by the tank method. Prosecco is made with highly aromatic grapes, and the “cleaner” tank method allows those aromatics to shine through and literally bubble up in the finished product.

Cava is an elegant sparkling wine from Spain. Most of it is produced in the region of Catalonia. The Macabeu, Parellada and Xarel·lo are the most popular and traditional grape varieties for producing it. The Spanish use the traditional method in production.

Four fun facts about sparkling wine  T he pressure inside a bottle of sparkling wine is about 90 psi (pounds per square inch), about three times the pressure in a car tire.  Sparkling wine corks can fly as fast as 40 mph when popped.

That’s why it’s recommended you cover the cork with a towel and gently twist the cork out of the bottle. Less wine is likely to escape and nobody loses an eye. Win-win!  Sparkling wines come ready to drink, but if you’re going to wait a while, they should be stored on their side to prevent the cork drying out. The key to storing sparkling wine is keeping it a consistent temperature, ideally around 50°F. To achieve this, use a wine cooler or cellar where you have precise control over the climate.  It’s estimated there are about 49 million bubbles in a standard sized bottle of sparkling wine.

Be sure to watch for an upcoming sparkling wine party on the West Patio!

Highly under-rated sekt, from Germany, is mostly produced using the charmat method, with the remaining premium sekt being made according to the traditional method. In Germany, the large producers are allowed to call it sekt even when it’s produced using imported grapes, juice or wine. The bubbles can be made in a wide variety of styles, using many different grapes.

“Brut, Blanc de Blanc, Sparkling and Blanc de Noir” are some of the terms used on labels for American sparkling wines. The term Champagne is also used. While American sparkling wines can come in many different styles, methods and grape varietals, they also produce some of the finest traditional method Champagnes, with Champagne prices.

These effervescent wines from all over the world pair with many different foods: cheeses, desserts, appetizers, seafood, pasta or duck. There’s a sparkling wine pairing out there for all types of meals. Raise a glass of bubbles and enjoy! A

Friday, April 27 6 - 9 pm $54.95++ includes market-style dinner from Executive Chef Dean Kanuit and his brigade.

Reservations via Reception 403-243-2506

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How to Use Pantone’s Colour of the Year Spring occasions come to life with a splash of ultra violet!

Ciara Glendon Sales & Events Manager 403-287-4161 c403-998-6066 cglendon@glencoe.org events@glencoe.org

Colour has tremendous impact. Each year, Pantone announces its colour of the year and for 2018 it’s ultra violet.

When planning special events this spring, make the great choice to mix it in!

What are you planning?

Wedding reception In 2017, we saw a lot of greenery-based runners and centerpieces. Why not pair with an ultra violet linen for a bolder statement? Marble is on trend for table chargers or place cards. Take an ultra violet napkin and use it as your backdrop.

This would look great in The Glencoe Club Ballroom. The room lends itself to a combination of tall and low centerpieces.

Bridesmaid dresses and bouquets can also pick up on the colour of the year. Even your fashion accessories, like shoes or lipstick, can pop with ultra violet.

Sip ‘n’ See Welcoming a new baby in the spring?

Ultra violet would look fantastic in big, oversized balloons (paired, maybe, with metallic balloons) to spell out BABY. Mini cakes could be adorned with purple

sugar flowers and a signature drink with ultra violet pansies is a great way to welcome all your mom friends. The Westroom is the perfect location for a Sip ‘n’ See with plenty of mingling space for a more intimate occasion.

Birthday dinner Ultra violet is the colour of Royals, so treat your birthday honouree like royalty with a special dinner decked out in the colour of the year. Beautiful centerpieces and menus featuring ultra violet with golden accents can decorate your table in the Gallery. Chef can prepare you a feast fit for kings and queens with innovative culinary fare that will have your guests talking about your party well after it’s over.

Signature meeting For the ever-so-important meeting of minds, the Glencoe Boardroom or the Alcove serve as excellent think tanks.

While you’re probably not going to decorate for your meeting, you could show your gratitude to your colleagues by presenting them with a special take-away gift-wrapped in ultra-violet and presented with a glass of Prosecco!

Spring is in the air and, yes, it’s reason to celebrate! Ultra violet is fun on its own or paired with other seasonal trends.

I look forward to brainstorming with you about your use of the colour of the year when you book your next event at The Glencoe Club. A

Corporate launch party Spring is the time to showcase new ideas and The Glencoe Club is the perfect palette for sparking imagination. Colour blocking is when you take a table or a section of tables and make them all stand out in shades of the same colour. That means your centerpiece, linens, glassware and accessories are all shades of the same colour. In this case, ultra violet. You could colour block in the Glencoe Ballroom and create a stunning visual impression upon your guests. A portion of the room could be ultra violet while other areas could be in blue and then red.

Credits: (L) Creative Weddings Planning & Décor, Flowers by Fiori Con Amore, Sofia Katherine Photography; (Top) Creative Weddings Planning & Décor, Menus by Creative Weddings Stationery Designs, Edward Ross Photography; (R) Invitation by Lovesky Design GLENCOE LIFE Vol. 3, Issue 1 19

MARCH 2018

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Youth Pizza & Plunge Night

International Women’s Day

6:30 - 8:45 pm / Age: 6 - 9 Enjoy a pizza dinner and then go into the outdoor pool for a refreshing dip.

There will be no shortage of fun on this Friday night!

Celebrate in the Pro Shop with three days of savings!

Wine Maker’s Dinner

Dine & Draw

6:30 pm Edmond de Rothschild Heritage 5-course dinner and wine in The Grille Room.

Reservations: 403-243-2506.

5:45 - 8 pm / Age: 61/2 - 9 Need a night out? Let your children join Young Rembrandts for an evening of learning and fun with dinner included! Children will enjoy a kid’s style dinner followed by an exciting lesson where they will learn concepts and vocabulary in art, drawing and colouring techniques. They will gain confidence in their drawing abilities and have fun at the same time!

Wibit Day 5:30 - 8:30 pm / Age: 7 & up Join us for some aquatic adventure as you climb, jump and splash your way through the Wibit obstacle course.

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10 SAT Yamuna® Body Rolling Save Your Jaw

3 SAT Children’s Theme Workshops: Under Construction 2:30 - 4:30 pm / Age: 3 - 5 These themed workshops will be sure to capture your child’s interest as they explore, create, and delve deep into their imagination.

6 TUE Junior Zoo Workshop I 6 - 7:30 pm / Age: 5 - 7 Kids love to draw animals! Join us as we learn to draw a variety of animals found at our local zoo.

Register online. See Sports Brochure for more info.

2 - 4 pm Save your body with Yamuna® Body Rolling, a system that gives you the ability to ‘work on yourself’ anytime, anywhere, forever. Release muscle tension, increase circulation and improve mobility in a wide range of joints.

12 MON Youth Intro to Top Rope Climbing 6 - 8 pm / Age: 12 - 17 Develop the skills required to top rope climb independently during drop-in climbing times. This two-hour introductory course covers equipment use, etiquette and basic movement techniques. This class can also be arranged as a private or semi-private lesson.

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Cartoon Animals 7 - 8:30 pm / Age: 6 - 12 Laugh-out-loud-funny! Mindblowing adorable! If your child is a fan of cuddly animals and funny cartoons, this drawing workshop is the one for him or her.

Spring Registration 7:30 am Register for Youth, Climbing, Aquatics and Badminton programs.

13 TUE Spring Registration 7:30 am Register for Tennis, Squash, Skating and Fitness programs.

16 FRI Sumo Bot Challenge 6:30 - 8 pm / Age: 61/2 - 9 Engineering for Kids workshops inspire creativity and foster independent “out of the box” thinking. Each program is designed to offer an exciting HANDS ON experience that encourages collaboration and teamwork among kids.

Family Skate 6: 30 - 8:30 pm

17 SAT Little Chefs Cooking Class – St. Patrick’s Theme 2:30 - 4:30 pm / Age: 3 - 5 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. It will foster independence and increase self-esteem. Children will learn to follow recipes to create their own masterpieces.

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From multi-step directions to more complicated recipes, students will create yummy things to eat and share.

23 FRI Wibit Day

First Team Game of the year. Team Games are a great way to start playing competitive bridge so look for the Tuesday Night Team Games (on the third Tuesday of every month) and join in the fun.

22 THU Climb & Wine BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! 7:30 - 9 pm Join us for this special event featuring wine tasting from famous climbing areas and an introduction to the sport of climbing in this fun and social activity.

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7 - 9 pm Develop the skills required to top rope climb independently during TUE drop-in climbing times. This twohour introductory course covers Junior Zoo Workshop II equipment use, etiquette and basic 6 - 7:30 pm / Age: 5 - 7 movement techniques. This class can No experience necessary. Kids love to also be arranged as a private or semidraw animals! We will draw one large private lesson. scene of the zoo, divided into several habitats and incorporating many animal friends. Come join us as we create our very own Zoo Poster.

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MARCH PUB SPECIALS MONDAY • Select Appetizers $10++ • 20oz Stella & Guinness Pints $6.50++

TUESDAY • Smoky BBQ Rib Bites $8++ 12oz tender pork back ribs smothered with BBQ sauce and finished in the oven until sticky

• 60oz Jugs Domestic Beer $13.50++

WEDNESDAY • Wine Wednesday selected bottles (750ml) 50% OFF ++

• Chicken or Beef Satay $8++ • Shrimp or Pork Gyoza $8++

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MARCH MEETINGS Spring is the perfect time to hatch new ideas and there is no better place to do that than at The Glencoe Club! Whether it is an intimate meeting or gathering the extended team, we have a space for you. Feed your minds with culinary delights crafted in our kitchen enjoyed in a comfortable setting. Ask about our March Meeting Incentives.

Contact Ciara Glendon, Sales and Events Manager 403-287-4161 cglendon@glencoe.org

• Wing Night $0.35++/per wing (min. one dozen per order and flavour )

FRIDAY (Pub & Sports Lounge) • Classic Meatloaf $16++ mashed potato, seasonal organic vegetables, beef gravy

SATURDAY (Pub & Sports Lounge) • Brunch until 2 pm • Three Jumbo Prawn & Crab Risotto $18++ roasted cauliflower and shallot, asparagus, bok choi, bell pepper

SUNDAY (Pub & Sports Lounge) • Brunch until 2 pm

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APRIL 2018

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Easter Brunch & Dinner

Young Rembrants Summer Fun Workshop

4:30 - 6 pm / Age: 6 - 12 Come join us as we draw cartoon animals enjoying a sleepover with activities like a pillow fight and snack time.

Join us for Easter Brunch or Dinner in the Ballroom. Brunch seating times are available between 10 am - 1 pm and Dinner between 5 - 8 pm. Book your reservations online or by calling Reception at 403-243-2506.

4:30 - 5:30 pm / Age: 5 - 6 It’s finally getting warm out and a great time to start thinking about “Summer Fun.”

11 WED Bridge Spring Luncheon 12:15 pm / Registration required

Brunch & Dinner

13 FRI GGCC Annual Opening Cocktail Party

GGCC Easter Brunch Join us for a fun-filled egg hunt, annual petting zoo and a visit from the Easter bunny at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club. Reservations starting at 10:30 am. For more information call 403-240-7381.

8 SUN Icebreaker 10K Roadrace 9 am / Participants will be progressing through the neighbourhood for this 30th annual running event. Runners and volunteers enjoy a fabulous brunch during prize presentations.

Golf members only.

14 SAT Space Star Wars 2:30 - 4:30 pm / Age: 3 -5 A theme workshop that has transcended generations! This party will consist of Star Wars games fit for Luke Skywalker and Hans Solo.

The craft will surely fit Darth Vader’s expectations and the snack will be fit for any Storm Trooper. Come dressed as your favourite droid or Star Wars character.

Yamuna® Body Rolling: Legs 2 - 4 pm / Silver ball included Save your body with Yamuna® Body Rolling, a system that gives you the ability to ‘work on yourself’ anytime, anywhere, forever. Release muscle tension, increase circulation and improve mobility in a wide range of joints.

Robots 2:30 - 4:30 pm / Age: 3 -5 Robots thrill children of all ages. Their innovation and creativity inspire the young and old. This party will allow children to build their own robot, to explore robot dancing and games and to consume a robotic snack.

22 SUN Earth Day Make Earth Day every day and reduce your carbon footprint.

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7 pm Team Games are a great way to start playing competitive bridge so look for the Tuesday Night Team Games (on the third Tuesday of every month) and join in the fun. More information on page 58.

6 - 9 pm Sample some excellent wines! Chef Dean Kanuit and the culinary team will provide an extraordinary market-style dining experience.

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Survivor Night 6:30 - 8 pm / Age: 6 - 11 Engineering for Kids presents Survivor Night! A storm causes a power outage and the kids will need to use their electrical engineering knowledge to build their own flashlights in order to get through the dark night.

1 - 4 pm / Age: 7 & up Join us for some aquatic adventure as you climb, jump and splash your way through the Wibit obstacle course.

Register online. See Sports Brochure for more info.

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“Festivals Of The World” Ice Show 7 pm Be sure to pick up your tickets for this year’s fabulous bi-annual ice show. This showcases the talents of our entire Skating department participants. Tickets are available at the Sports Office.

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“Festivals Of The World” Ice Show 2 pm Be sure to pick up your tickets for this year’s fabulous bi-annual ice show. This showcases the talents of our entire Skating department participants. Tickets are available at the Sports Office.

30 MON Glencoe Gators Annual Awards Banquet 6 pm Please join us to celebrate the 2017/18 season. All Gators members are invited! Register online.

(Registration deadline: Thursday, April 16). Awards for all Gators swimming groups – Snappers, Junior Gators, Rec Gators and our Competitive Gator programs.

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crispy potato skins filled with sour cream mashed and topped with bacon, green onions and Cheddar

• 60oz Jugs of Domestic Beer $13.50++

TUESDAY • Select Appetizers $10++/each • Rotating Tap 20oz Pints $5.50++ 60oz Jugs $14++

WEDNESDAY • Wine Wednesday selected bottles (750ml) 50% OFF ++

• Chicken or Beef Satay $8++ • Shrimp or Pork Gyoza $8++

THURSDAY • Wing Night $0.35++/per wing (min. one dozen per order and flavour )

FRIDAY (Pub & Sports Lounge) • Beer-battered Fish & Chips $18++ tartar sauce, pickle wedge, lemon

SATURDAY (Pub & Sports Lounge) • Brunch until 2 pm • Sicilian-style Pork Loin $19++ lemon-roasted potatoes, seasonal organic vegetables, sundried tomato jus

SUNDAY (Pub & Sports Lounge) • Brunch until 2 pm

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MAY 2018

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The Canadian National Squash Championships

Gala Demo Day at GGCC

Climb, Dine & Play

10 am - 4 pm at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club. Vendors’ sales representatives along with our Professional team will assist you with all of your club purchasing needs.

5:30 - 8:30 pm / Age: 61/2 - 9 Children can experience the thrill of climbing followed by a kids’ style dinner and then finishing with fun and games in the studio while the parents have a quiet dinner, workout in Fitness, get a massage, or play a game of tennis.

May 1 - 5 Spectators are welcomed! Individual tickets and Tournament passes are available at the Sports Office.

4 FRI Wibit Day 5:30 - 8:30 pm / Age: 7 & up Join us for some aquatic adventure as you climb, jump and splash your way through the Wibit obstacle course.

Youth Climb & Swim Night 6:30 - 8:45 pm / Age: 61/2 - 9 Children can experience the thrill of climbing followed by fun and games in the pool while the parents have a quiet dinner, workout in Fitness, get a massage or play a game of tennis.

A great opportunity for both of you to enjoy a night out!

5 SAT Little Chefs Spring Treats 2:30 - 4:30 pm / Age: 3 - 5 Children will learn to follow recipes to create their own masterpieces and to welcome the spring season.

Cinco de Mayo Taco 'bout a party! Join us in the Pub and Sports Lounge for food and drink specials highlighting the tastes of Mexico.

Mother’s Day Gift Giving 1 - 4 pm / Age: 6 - 8 Mother’s Day is a great opportunity for children to create a gift for someone special in his/her life.

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Young Rembrants Mother’s Day Workshop For Youth 5:30 - 7 pm / Age: 7 - 12 Our artists will imagine themselves at the mall shopping for something special for Mom. Will it be candles or maybe bath products? Let’s see what we can come up with for Mom.

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Mother’s Day Gift Giving For Kids 2:30 - 4:30 pm / Age: 3 - 5 Mother’s Day is a great opportunity for children to create a gift for someone special in his/her life.

13 SUN Mother’s Day Brunch & Dinner at TGC Brunch seating times are available between 10 am - 1 pm and Dinner between 5 - 8 pm. Book your reservations online or by calling Reception at 403-243-2506.

Bridge STaC Game May 8 & 9 STaC is an abbreviation for a special kind of sectional tournament known as Sectional Tournament at Clubs.

It offers sectional rating and is played in a number of clubs in a specific area over a period of several days.

Silver masterpoints are awarded.

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Mother’s Day Brunch & Dinner at GGCC For more information and reservations, please call 403-240-7381.

Register online. See Sports Brochure for more info.

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Team Games are a great way to start playing competitive bridge so look for the Tuesday Night Team Games (on the third Tuesday of every month) and join in the fun.

2 - 4 pm / Black ball included Save your body with Yamuna® Body Rolling, a system that gives you the ability to ‘work on yourself’ anytime, anywhere, forever.

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Patio Opening

2:30 - 4:30 pm / Age: 3 - 5 Children will explore different types of dinosaurs, fossils and even erupt a volcano. Snacks for omnivores, herbivores and carnivores will be provided.

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Engineering For Kids PD Camp 9 am - Noon / Age: 6 - 9 Code your own video game! Don’t just play a game. Build one! Learn valuable coding skills to create your very own game using Scratch!

27 SUN Junior Chefs Spring Treats

19 SAT Royal Wedding Viewing Party & Brunch Wear your best hat and come to The Glencoe Club to watch the festivities of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Big Day!

21 MON Victoria Day Sunday Club hours. No programs, leagues or lessons.

1 - 4 pm / Age: 6 - 8 Taking cooking to the next level with this intermediate cooking class!

It promises to stimulate and develop the love of cooking in your child.

29 TUE Young Rembrants Summer Fun With Our Cartoon Bears 4:30 - 6 pm / Age: 6 - 12 Join us as we draw our funny bears enjoying summertime activities such as playing, fishing and roasting marshmallows.

25 FRI Makerspace Night 6:30 - 8 pm / Age: 61/2 - 9 Kids will take part in the paper towel challenge and learn about economics as they will have a specific budget to buy materials and build the tallest and sturdiest tower.

Wibit Day 5:30 - 8:30 pm / Age: 7 & up Join us for some aquatic adventure as you climb, jump and splash your way through the Wibit obstacle course.

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• Chicken or Beef Satay $8++ • Shrimp or Pork Gyoza $8++

THURSDAY • Wing Night $0.35++/per wing (min. one dozen per order and flavour )

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BOOK YOUR STAMPEDE PARTY AT THE GLENCOE CLUB Available for Team Lunch Pre-rodeo or Private Party Bookings.

Contact Ciara Glendon, Sales and Events Manager 403-287-4161 cglendon@glencoe.org

• Roast Beef Dinner $19++ AAA roasted striploin, mashed potato, seasonal organic vegetables, thyme jus

SATURDAY (Pub & Sports Lounge) • Brunch until 2 pm • Lemon-basted Black Cod $18++ basil and butter steamed couscous, seasonal organic vegetables, citrus beurre blanc

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Winter Olympics

by Al Cameron, Media Lead for Curling Canada

There’s an old joke that goes something like this: Q: How do you get to Broadway?

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Much of the practice was done right here at The Glencoe Club, which continues to stand tall as one of this country’s elite training grounds for high performance curlers.

Kevin Koe’s four-player men’s team trains at the Glencoe with Curling Director Paul Webster (who was Canada’s Olympic curling Team Leader for the fourth consecutive Winter Olympic Games).

So does John Morris, who was half of Canada’s Olympic mixed doubles team with Winnipeg’s Kaitlyn Lawes.

And when Rachel Homan’s Olympic women’s team from Ottawa competes in Calgary, or nearby, a tune-up visit to the Glencoe to practise on the superb ice is an absolute must.

There was no shortage of reasons for Glencoe members to cheer for Canada’s curling teams at the recent Winter Olympics because they can trace many elements of their success to work they’ve done at the Club.

It’s no fluke that one club has produced three Tim Hortons Brier champions, a World Men’s champion, a Scotties Tournament of Hearts champion, a Canadian Mixed Doubles champion and the current Olympic Men’s team and half of the Olympic Mixed Doubles team.

With his victory at the Tim Hortons Roar of the Rings in Ottawa in December, Koe can be considered not just one of today’s best curling skips, but one of the best in the history of the game. While training at the Glencoe, Koe has won two Tim Hortons Brier championships (2014, 2016), a world championship (2016) and he has competed as a Winter Olympian.

His teammates — vice-skip Marc Kennedy, second Brent Laing and lead Ben Hebert — have the same kind of pedigree, of course. While Kennedy (Edmonton) and Laing (Shanty Bay, Ont.) live outside of Calgary, Hebert lives in Chestermere and makes regular appearances at the Glencoe to train. He and Kennedy were in PyeongChang.

Morris has the same opportunity; now living in Canmore, he’s been training at the Glencoe because the ice conditions come closest to what he faces at national and international events.

Morris also was a member of that 2010 Martin team and was a Tim Hortons Brier champion in 2015 with a Glencoe-based team skipped by Pat Simmons that went on to win a bronze medal at that year’s Ford World Men’s Championship.

While he’s best-known for his accomplishments in four-player curling, he’s become an ardent convert to the new mixed doubles discipline, which made its debut as an Olympic medal sport this year in PyeongChang.

Morris was expecting to compete at the 2018 Canad Inns Olympic Mixed Doubles Curling Trials last month in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, with Homan, but when Homan won the four-player Canadian Olympic berth with her team, Morris needed a new partner in a hurry.

He found one in Lawes, the longtime third for Jennifer Jones’s Winnipeg team and, like Morris, Kennedy and Hebert, a former Olympic gold-medallist; she won gold in 2014 in Sochi, Russia, with Team Jones.

After a struggling start to the Olympic mixed doubles trials, Morris and Lawes ramped up their games for the playoffs and clinched their trip to PyeongChang with a victory over Edmonton’s Val Sweeting and Brad Gushue of St. John’s in the final.

The Canadian curling teams went to the Winter Games with targets on their backs, disguised as maple leafs — that’s what happens when one country is ranked first in the World Curling Federation standings in all three Olympic curling disciplines (men’s, women’s, mixed doubles).

But as Glencoe members cheered on these athletes, they did so with assurance that no teams worked harder, trained harder or were more committed to excellence than our three representatives.

At the same time, Glencoe members can be proud of the role their Club played in making sure Team Canada was ready to wear the maple leaf in South Korea. A

Please note, this article was written at the time of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang. For results, please visit www.glencoe.org

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Paul Webster, Glencoe Curling Director Brent Laing, Ben Hebert, Kevin Koe, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Marc Kennedy and Scott Pfeifer

Team Koe was sent off in style with a gathering of 100 members in the Curling Lounge on January 25.

The send-off consisted of great food with a Canadian and Korean theme, an auction with donated prizes and a meet-and-greet opportunity with the athletes. After the night was all said and done, The Glencoe Club was able to raise $40,000 to support the athletes' families while over in Korea competing for Canada. Thank you to all who attended the event and supported the team!

Please visit glencoe.org for full gallery of photos.

Amy Nixon, former Olympian

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Giving Back

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e recently spoke with the newest members of the tennis coaching staff: Dani Gryckiewicz, Claire Koke, Thomas Abbott, Amelia Fauth, Anna Maria Donaldson, Jackson Koke and Rudy Rocque. All longtime members, they recalled how The Glencoe Club was a stabilizing force in their tennis careers and how they’re now motivated to give back to the next generation.

Neil Parker Tennis Professional 403-287-4378 nparker@glencoe.org

As a junior, you grew up on the courts at The Glencoe Club. What do you remember about those days? And what does it mean to transition from player to coach?

Claire Koke: It was really fun. We were all super competitive with one another. The staff members who helped me still work here: Dietmar, Gene, Greg and Richard. They all helped me to be disciplined and committed to doing something on my own. Those attributes can be connected to everyday life. Having been in this position as a junior, I love to be able to relate to our juniors as a coach now. I connect to them in a lot of ways — having come from the same program. I’m inspired every day to contribute to the learning of the next generation.

Jackson Koke: My former coaches, Dietmar, Gene and Richard, had such a positive impact on me. I love coming to the Club and hitting with the juniors to try to make them better players — and people. It’s been rewarding to share my competitive experiences with the next crop of kids.

A former University of Denver scholarship player, Claire — and her brother, Jackson — were both national level juniors. Jackson also went on a Division 1 scholarship to the University of Quinnipiac in Connecticut.

Dani Gryckiewicz: My best memory of the junior program at Glencoe was going to Florida with the team led by Dietmar, playing against different players and seeing different places. It was so much fun. I didn’t realize how much of an impact my coaches (Gene and Dietmar) had on me until I went to university. That’s what I want to do here at the Glencoe. When the kids leave and come back, I want them to say that I had an impact.

Dani is a former national level junior and Division 1 scholarship player at Saint Francis University in Pennsylvania. She and her colleagues, Claire Koke and Amelia Fauth, recently went through Tennis Canada’s coaching development program in conjunction with the Tennis Professional Association (TPA) and received an Instructor level coaching certification.

Anna Maria Donaldson: It’s been really interesting to see the process of kids progressing through the different stages of learning and to try to achieve that next level.

Anna Maria played competitive badminton as a junior at The Glencoe Club and transferred her racquet skills to tennis when she was 16 years old. She now plays for the University of Calgary.

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Team with kids (L-R second row): Anna Maria, Danni, Claire, Amelia and Thomas

Thomas Abbott: I really enjoy sharing what I learned as a junior. It would almost be selfish if I didn’t give back to the next generation of juniors at the Glencoe!

Thomas played in the Excel Program as a highperformance junior.

Amelia Fauth: Taking a certification course helped with my own game. I love the energy the kids bring.

If you’re energetic, they feed off your energy and you become even more energetic.

Amelia is currently in the Excel Junior Program.

Rudy Rocque: I learned from the coaching staff to have respect for myself and my teammates.

We’re there to have fun and to push ourselves and each other. The biggest thing I enjoy as a coach is watching the learning curve ramp up, seeing things click is super rewarding. I’ve enjoyed my time coaching immensely and I’ll miss it.

Rudy played competitive junior tennis in Alberta and was ranked in the top four in Alberta. Rudy recently completed his law degree in the UK. A

Catch some sun this summer at the NEW tennis clubhouse!

After years of preparation and months of hard work, the newly renovated Elbow Park Tennis Club clubhouse is complete!

Located two short blocks from The Glencoe Club you’ll find one of Canada’s top clay court tennis surfaces. As a Glencoe member, you have the opportunity (right now) to join at a discounted price. In partnership with the Elbow Park Residents Association, The Glencoe Club has operated Elbow Park Tennis Club (EPTC) for more than 10 years. Opening every year in mid-May, EPTC is home to nearly 400 tennis enthusiasts, including Glencoe members and tennis players from across the city. Often called some of the best tennis clay in the city, the EPTC courts are located in Elbow Park, surrounded by trees and next to plenty of fantastic green space.

You have a lot to look forward to this upcoming 2018 season. With more focus on socializing and our continued great service, your Glencoe Tennis team wants to make this season one to remember.

You’ll have opportunities to up your game, meet new friends and relax in the sun. Run by clay court specialist, Radu and your Glencoe staff, the programs will be for juniors and adults and will feature tournaments, private lessons and more.

Join the likes of Rafael Nadal (or your own favourite star) as a champion on the clay courts! Please visit the Sports Office for 2018 application forms or go online for more information at www.eptc.ws

The Glencoe Club is hosting one of Squash Canada’s most prestigious events:

THE CANADIAN NATIONAL SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS May 1 - 5, 2018 SPECTATORS ARE WELCOMED! Individual Tickets and Tournament Passes are available at the Sports Office.

For sponsorship information, visit glencoe.org or check under resources for Squash for the full sponsorship brochure.

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Meet the

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Drew Wolfe Lifetime Glencoe member Drew Wolfe has the national podium and 2022 Olympics in sight. After the Canadian National Championships in Vancouver and the International Skating Union Four Continents Cup in Taipei, Drew had a few days off to visit his home away from home while growing up, The Glencoe Club.

I caught up with him (and his current Senior Pairs skating partner, Camille Ruest) to reminisce about his experience growing up at the Glencoe and to learn what’s next for the upand-coming Canadian figure skaters.

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rom a very young age, Drew’s life has been about athletics.

In Learn to Skate at the Glencoe and on the rinks around Calgary in minor hockey, Drew has always competed in sports.

“Growing up, I participated in hockey, squash, tennis, lacrosse, soccer and even swimming. I’ve always seen the Glencoe as a place to compete in sports with an awesome opportunity to hang out with friends at the same time,” he says.

Until Drew was about 14, he didn’t really consider himself focused on one sport. Then he made a decision in his career that turned out to be one of the most pivotal moments in his life.

“After being cut from the Calgary Royals when I was 13, I decided to give figure skating 100 percent effort instead of splitting my time 50/50. I had a really hard time letting go of the team component of hockey because most of my friends — also Glencoe members — were on the team.”

With most of Drew’s friends being Glencoe members, he was still able, though, to fulfill his need for socializing, even as his focus shifted to becoming a professional figure skater.

Using the Glencoe to fill the void of team comradery (with support from Glencoe staff, his friends and family), Drew entered the competitive stream of singles figure skating. He “naturally evolved” into figure skating excellence thanks to his gift of athleticism and his well-rounded, early years background in sports.

“Having access to great coaches and facilities really put the responsibility back on me to work hard and give 110 percent,” he says.

Within the first few years of his career, at age 16, Drew found himself on the podium at the Canada Winter Games.

After graduating from high school, Drew moved to Montreal where he continued his training and made the move to pairs.

“I felt I had peaked in my singles career with only being able to land a triple. In my singles career, I had always trained with a dance partner, so I was very comfortable skating with someone else and the coaches noticed right away, asking me to join the pairs program.”

It is fitting that Drew made the leap to pairs as his idol Eric Radford, Canadian National Champion and fellow team member is also a pairs skater and training with the same coaching staff.

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So what does a weekly training schedule look like for a national competitive figure skating pair? Try 20 hours of on-ice and five to 10 hours of off-ice training including strength, agility, mobility, endurance and lastly, acro-yoga. What, acroyoga? Yes, Drew and Camille will often warm up with acrobatic yoga, a routine they developed to improve body awareness and stretching prior to jumping on the ice.

Cirque du Soleil heard about the pair and tracked them down for their input on their new show Crystal: A Breakthrough Ice Experience.

Be sure to catch Drew and Camille’s performance at this year’s Glencoe Ice Show, Festivals of the World, on April 27 and 28.

I ended our visit asking what’s next for Drew and Camille.

“Obviously, we would have loved to (have gone) to this year’s Olympics with Canada and we are extremely happy to be named as alternates. However, we are still fortunate to have at least two more opportunities to get there. We have only been competing together for two years and have made some great progress.”

That being said, look for Drew and Camille to be pushing for the national podium next season and representing Team Canada at the 2022 Olympics. A

Fun facts about Drew • I have four pairs of skates and yes, one of them is hockey skates. I still like to get out and play some shinny when I have time.

• I have an infatuation with guitars. I currently have a collection of six, including a Fender Nashville Telecaster. I taught myself how to play when I moved to Montreal and have had a love for it ever since.

• My favourite vacation destination (where I’ve been) is South Africa.

• My favourite Glencoe meal is (by far) the Pho soup on Thursdays.

• Favourite area of the Glencoe growing up (before age 18) was the Café. After 18, the Pub. It’s great to come down to the Club, like a friend reunion every time.

• The longest flight I’ve ever had to take was 17.5 hours (Montreal - Vancouver - Taipei).

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Elvis was in the building!

On January 18 and 19, Canadian Olympian, Elvis Stojko joined the Glencoe skaters for their enrichment and performance Friday classes. This all comes in preparation for the 2018 Ice Show, Festivals of the World, where Glencoe skaters will take viewers around the world celebrating traditions and events. After Elvis showed his skills on the ice, he joined the rest of the membership in celebrating the newly renovated Skating Lounge at the Grand Opening.

Great comments have been received about the new space with its added versatility and flexibility.

Please visit glencoe.org for full gallery of photos.

TICKETS: $22 - Available at the Sports Office.

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Prioritize Mental Strength Training When coaches and athletes are asked about the importance of mental strength for achieving high performance in sports, they generally agree it’s just as important, if not more, than the physical, technical and tactical sides.

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ere’s the challenge: When the same coaches and athletes are asked how much time they actually devote to mental strength training, the answer is often: “not much at all” or “not as much as I should.”

As we all know, when the physical, technical and tactical demands of sport get heavy, mentally strong athletes will handle the pressure, maintaining solid decision making. They’ll push past fear and fatigue. Others won’t.

Unfortunately, research (sport psychology) estimates the number of athletes and coaches who prioritize mental training (as essential) at less than 10 percent.

Why? How is it possible that something proven and deemed to be of such high value is not prioritized by athletes, coaches and parents? Some believe it just doesn’t make a difference, most don’t schedule it into their daily routine and others find it challenging to measure because “it’s not tangible.”

For mental strength training to benefit our athletes, we need there to be a clear understanding of what it is and why it is beneficial. It’s up to us to communicate its importance and to explain how to integrate mental strength exercises and strategies into everyday training.

We train and develop physical skill to be competent. We eat healthy foods to maintain high energy. We stretch our muscles to improve strength and flexibility. And as importantly, we must train our mind to handle the pressure and challenges of our sport.

The sad reality is that athletes don’t embrace it until they are at a critical stage of needing help. They’re struggling with nerves and choking (failing at critical moments). Many have simply waited too long to get help and they do not win. Building mental strength needs to be part of training, not delivered on an as needed basis (like a band-aid).

This year the Advantage Glencoe program teamed with Sport Performance Coach and former Tennis Professional, Jane Crowshaw.

Jane is the founder of the HERO Performance program, which delivers self-empowerment, mental toughness and performance optimization to support athletes in reaching their full potential.

Heart – discovering inner fire & building sustainable confidence Enthusiasm - positive thinking, having fun & an optimistic filter Resilience - handling pressure & bouncing back from disappointment Ownership - taking responsibility for one’s actions and learning habits of excellence

Athletes are never too young to start becoming more selfaware by exploring their relationship with themselves, their sport and their mindset. Starting early is how leaders build unshakable confidence in themselves and their abilities. It’s how they’re able to dig deep, work hard and handle the pressures and challenges that come in sport and life… throughout their lives.

When athletes enter their sports, most often it’s because they’re having fun, enjoying the challenges and feeling good about being good at something. What they can’t necessarily anticipate is how this can change with serious competition. The more we do to support early mental strength training for our athletes, the more we’re going to see them succeed in competition. In my opinion, that’s a check in the WIN column! A The Wellness Centre is pleased to offer Performance Coaching with Jane. One-on-one and group coaching services are available.

Individual 1 hour session - $150/person ½ hour session - $75/person Group 1 hour semi-private session (2 people) - $75/person 1 hour group session (min. 3, max. 6) - $50/ person Availability Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 7:30 - 10 am or 3 - 8 pm You can book Jane through the Wellness Centre in person, online or by calling 403-287-4174.

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Global Fitness Trends

Helen Vanderburg is co-owner of Heavens Elevated Fitness, Yoga and Spin Studio. She’s a global fitness expert and celebrity trainer, the author of Fusion Workouts and 2015 Canadian Fitness Presenter of the Year. She specializes in, and speaks on, motivational and corporate health and wellness. Find her online at heavensfitness.com and helenvanderburg.com. Facebook: helenvanderburg and Instagram: @helenvanderburg

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’m fortunate to have the opportunity to travel the world and work with fitness professionals from around the globe throughout North America, Asia, Europe and Australia.

Although there are differences from culture to culture, we’re currently seeing two strong trends everywhere: 1) Back to basics workouts; 2) Tech-powered fitness training.

Body weight training and calisthenics exercises Squat, lunges, push ups, sit ups and burpees have been around forever, but they’re now on trend. The great thing about bodyweight exercises is they can be done anywhere as they do not require the use of equipment. If done correctly, they’ll build you a solid base and are good for all fitness levels. Bodyweight workouts include calisthenics, Pilates, yoga, barre, core, fusion and more. Popular equipment such as suspension trainers, BOSU, stability ball, ViPR and Equalizer bars are all considered bodyweight training equipment.

Exercise monitors on indoor cycling machines These are now a standard feature you’ll see in your spin class.

They’re extremely useful for training, determining intensity and

overall workload through the measurement of watts or power when riding. From workout to workout, participants can see their energy output, calories expended, heart rates and overall training outcomes.

Group classes Of interest, group classes have now resurfaced as one of the most popular trends. The combination of coach and peer motivation, high energy instruction, unique class formats and inspiring music have catapulted group classes into the top five global trends in many industry and media reports.

(HIIT) High intensity interval training The play-off between high intensity interval training (HIIT) and restorative training might possibly win runner-up for contradictions in fitness awards. HIIT has topped fitness industry trend lists for some time. With butt-kicking, high intensity workouts based on extreme, short bouts of cardiovascular and strength exercises, HIIT sessions typically involve full body movements that tax the body at a high level of intensity. HIIT training has good reason to be popular as the workouts are time efficient and deliver strong results.

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for a new exerciser, unless being watched by a trainer who can monitor for safety. As you’re typically working out at a rapid pace, the recommendation is to build up to an advanced level of intensity using proper learning techniques (learn it right before hitting it hard).

Restorative methods Dynamic stretching, fascial stretch therapy, Yin yoga, myofascial release techniques and massage have all recently gained popularity (perhaps due to the extreme efforts required in HIIT workouts). With new research and a greater understanding of how the human body functions and restores itself, we’re seeing more and more restorative techniques offered on an individual and group basis. There’s still much to be explored in this area, but the movement in this direction will ultimately balance high intensity workouts and optimize performance in the long run.

Technology While everyone gets back to basics with bodyweight exercises, the global fitness industry is simultaneously being re-worked by technology. Tech continues to rise in popularity as a highly effective way to measure results.

Personal wearable devices that measure heart rate, exercise, movement, diet and sleep also empower your adherence and progression.

Seeing real numbers and charting them on your devices gives you great information about your fitness gains.

Mindfulness In terms of other current fitness trends, you might begin to hear a lot of talk about mindfulness. Generally speaking, being mindful means being fully present in the moment. More and more research is showing positive brain benefits through meditation, which can be combined with — or simply used to sharpen focus during — fitness training.

We have a wide range of fitness options available to you through the Glencoe Fitness department.

We can help you meet your fitness goals on your terms. Here’s to a happy and healthy 2018! A

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REGISTRATION FOR SPRING YOUTH AND TEEN PROGRAMS & SUMMER DAYCAMPS

MONDAY, MARCH 12 AT 7:30 AM

Watch for the return of our popular programs and camps along with some new additions that are sure to keep your kids entertained!

Thank you to all the parents for choosing The Glencoe Club Summer Camps Program for your children!

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Last year's summer camps were a huge success based on the comments received.

Here are just a few: • Leaders are organized and attentive.

• Overall, everything went great.

• We will be signing up next year..

• Everyone was warm and welcoming and loved to be around kids.

• The big bus and the golf camp were my children's favourite!

CLUB CHAMPIONSIPS DATES MARCH 5 - 10 6 - 13 14 12 - 18 15 - 18 22 - 25 28 29

Squash Club Championships Badminton Singles Club Championships Jane Crowshaw Presentation Curling Club Championships Tennis Mixed Doubles Club Championships International Junior Series 10-pin Singles Club Championships Ladies 5-pin Club Championships Bowling Banquet

APRIL 4 5 10 - 15 16 20 - 22 23 - 29 23 24 25 28 29

10-pin Bowling Club Championships 5-pin Spring Bowling League Tennis Men’s & Ladies Singles Club Champs Skating Club Championships Curling Camp Badminton Junior Club Championships Men’s Badminton Wind-up Ladies Badminton Wind-up Ladies Evening Badminton Wind-up Glencoe Swimming Club Championships Junior Badminton Wind-up

MAY 1 - 5

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Climbing for Functional Fitness Functional fitness is a growing trend in climbing to help support the body’s natural movement. It aims to achieve a full body workout and ensures that no muscle group is neglected (they can be in other sports training).

The climbing industry is seeing a trend in which climbers use the sport to build upper body strength, coordination, balance and body awareness. As climbing grows in popularity, its uses continue to diversify and it’s attracting large numbers of adventure seekers, youths, competitive climbers and fitness enthusiasts.

Ring rows Gordon Lam Climbing & Outdoor Programming Director 403-287-4138 glam@glencoe.org

If you’re looking to get in on the trend and elevate your fitness, try these exciting workout ideas next time you visit the climbing wall. They’re presented by our Climbing Instructor, Jason Mancini.

One leg bosu push ups

Climb on the auto belay

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Leg raises in cross support on rings

Plank on bosu ball

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Upper body strength workout • • • • • •

3 sets of 8-10 (reps) – ring rows climb on the auto belay (between sets) sets of 8-10 – one leg bosu push-ups climb on the auto belay (between sets) leg raises in cross support on rings 30s – plank on bosu ball

Topping off your workout • • • • •

Hang on rings

Chin up hang on rings

Static squat on bosu ball

3 climbs on the auto belay, no rest 1 max time tuck hang on rings 1 max time chin-up hang on rings 1 max time static squat on bosu ball 30s – plank on bosu ball

Core & stability • • • • • • • •

Traverse the entire climbing wall 30s – v-sit balance on bosu ball 1 climb on the auto belay 8-10 med ball push-ups 1 climb on the auto belay 5 kettlebell stand ups 1 climb on the auto belay 10s – cross support hold on rings A

Traverse the entire climbing wall

V-sit balance on bosu ball

Med ball push ups

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(L-R) Scott Davis, Dietmar Rautenback and Judy Forshner

An Aquafit Test by the Best!

We invited three Glencoe Professionals to report on an aquafit class.

Aquafit training is often promoted as being great for (low impact) post-injury recovery. We believe it should also be used in cross-training and injury prevention!

To test our assumption, we recently invited three Glencoe Sports Professionals to join an aquafit class for the first time… and report their experience.

Christie Springs Aquatics Director 403-287-4114 csprings@glencoe.org

The Glencoe Professionals we invited to try aquafit: • Scott Davis, Skating Director • Dietmar Rautenback, Tennis Director • Judy Forshner, PGA Head Professional at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club

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Interview - BEFORE the class…

Q: What expectations do you have about the class?

Scott: I’m expecting it to be really difficult.

Dietmar: I’m not sure what to expect!

Judy: I’ve seen people taking the class and it looks fun!

Q: How did you prepare for class today?

Scott: Swimsuit and a positive attitude!

Dietmar: By showing up!

Judy: Swimsuit and flip flops to get down from the change room!

Q: On a scale of 1 - 10 (1 being easy) how hard of a workout do you expect?

Scott: 7 Dietmar: Still uncertain what to expect.

Judy: 8 Q: What class are you participating in today?

Scott: Aqua-Intensity (Friday, 8 - 9 am) Dietmar: Aqua-Intensity (Wednesday, 8 am) Judy: Mid-morning (Wednesday, 10:15 am)

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Golfers often see low back, neck and elbow injuries. Skaters endure low back, oblique muscle and hip strain and racquet athletes would do better without the shoulder and elbow pain! Different aquafit classes offer low-impact recovery support with different areas of focus.

Sport: Common injuries: Golf Lower back, neck, shoulder, elbow Curling Knees, back, shoulders, pelvis Skating Low back, oblique muscles (torque for rotations), muscle strain/hips Tennis Elbow, shoulder (rotator cuff), trunk rotation, knees

Interview - AFTER the class…

Q: On a scale of 1 - 10 (with 1 being easy) how hard of a workout did you experience?

Scott: 9++!

Dietmar: 7 - 8, but you can make it as hard or as easy as you want according to how hard you push yourself.

Judy: About a 9 for exertion, but a 10 for overall experience! Instructor was clear and it was fun.

Q: How would you compare this to another sport you have done before?

Scott: There is nothing like it! It is so total body!

Dietmar: It is not like anything else on land.

Maybe circuit water training.

Judy: Low impact but with cardio, not like anything else.

Class:

Description:

Train for:

Deep-water class where your aqua-belt is tethered to the lane ropes. Resistance Aqua-Intensity training for muscle strength, flexibility and advanced cardio.

Tennis Curling Skating Golf

Deep Water

Deep water class, not tethered.

Skating

Bells & Fins

Shallow water incorporates aquatic equipment that tones muscles, builds strength and increases cardio endurance.

Curling

Hydro-Ryder

Interval training on a water bike.

Lots of upper body.

Tennis

Mid-morning

Low intensity workout in the shallow end of the pool. Low impact cardio with gentle stretching.

Aqua-Rehab

A customized workout using water resistance and aquatic equipment to regain Everyone strength and endurance.

Aqua Attack

A fast paced workout that uses a combination of resistance training, aqua boxing with a cardiovascular focus

Golf Tennis

Tennis

Q: How would this benefit other athletes from your sport?

Scott: I see this as a great cardio workout for the skaters plus they could do skating movements in the water which would be less impacting than on ice.

Dietmar: Shoulder and hip mobility, core strength all low impact. Also coming back from an injury, it would be excellent for the rehab process.

Judy: Strong emphasis on core and overall strength and fitness.

Q: How much previous experience did you need?

Scott: A little bit; treading water.

Dietmar: It challenged my coordination skills!

It's tricky when you are floating and can’t use the ground to push off.

Judy: None. Other than a basic ability to stay at the surface of the water.

How to sign up If you would like to join an aquafit class, they’re offered as drop-in, so join anytime. Sign up at the Sports Desk or the Aquatics office on the pool deck!

Choose a drop-in class, 10x pass card, monthly unlimited classes or combo (monthly fitness and aquatics). Class information is available in our Spring/Summer Sports Brochure. A

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Safe, Effective Strength Training For Kids

Glencoe programs offer youngsters wide range of healthy options.

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he Glencoe Club offers a tremendous number of sports options for young members, including badminton, bowling, curling, skating, squash, tennis, aquatics, golf and climbing, as well as youth- and teen-specific programs. Within the Fitness Centre, there are also guided opportunities to develop lifelong habits Candice Behm, BSc and skills to enhance health and wellGlencoe Personal Trainer being. Programs such as Junior Fitness 403-287-4176 e519 Training and Advantage Glencoe Dryland introduce and promote high levels of physical fitness. One-on-one and small group programs for young people are available, too.

Through the years, experts have either vehemently supported or opposed fitness activities in the gym for young children and adolescents. So, is it good or bad for young people to hit the gym?

You might have presumed that lifting weights for kids is dangerous or told yourselves “my kids are active in sport so they don’t need to work out.” Resistance training can, in fact, reduce and prevent injury in kids while potentially improving performance. With the demands of sport becoming year-round (and no longer just seasonal), kids are encouraged to participate in a variety of sports in long-term development plans by sports organizations across Canada. Playing a variety of sports crosstrains the muscles but doesn’t necessarily promote a full range of motion, or increase the muscular strength in joints that may already be weak. With acute and chronic conditions like osgoodschlatter, severs, patellofemoral syndrome, planter fasciitis and stress fractures where the bones, ligaments and muscles are out of balance, training without a customized program can actually increase the chance of injury. No program is a one touch approach! Every athlete has a unique body, their own schedule and different nutrition, sleep and rest patterns. Not taking this diversity of needs into account can lead to chronic injuries and, for some athletes, having to quit the sport. The Glencoe Club’s 40 glencoe.org

solution is to offer a buffet of programming for kids that allows them to have fun, increase sport performance and decrease risks of injury.

Having kids in the gym can be safe and children can improve strength 30 to 50 percent after eight to 12 weeks in a welldesigned program. They need to continue to train at least two times a week after that, according to Sports Health. Most importantly, we want to remember to keep our kids safe but let them have fun while learning to move. When assessing your child’s requirements, it’s important that they are in an organized professional program, monitored by a trained professional in movement. The program should be customized to account for whatever sport the child participates in, when the competition season is, how the athlete’s body feels that day and what a typical training week looks like.

Not just for athletes Strength and cardiovascular training can help to improve bone strength, increase energy, improve self-esteem, decrease blood pressure and cholesterol, control weight and develop healthy lifestyle habits. Exercise should be regular, progressive, and enjoyable, with variety and appropriate loading. A two-year study found children between six and 10 years of age that had low motor competency participated less in sport. As a result, they had fewer opportunities for developing motor abilities and

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Terms: • S ets: a group of repetitions • R eps (repetition): is one complete motion of an exercise • 1 -Rep Max: the maximum weight one can lift in a single exercise • P ower Lifting: a strength sport that consists of three attempts at maximal weight on three lifts squat, bench press and deadlift • P lyometrics: jump training where the exercises have muscles exerting maximum force in short interval times with the goal to increase power and strengthspeed • B alance: stability and even distribution • F lexibility: limberness and range of movement in the joint or series of joints • I sometric: a type of exercise in strength training where the joint angle and muscle length do not change during contraction • C oncentric Contraction: muscle shortens while contracting • E ccentric Contraction: muscle lengthens while contracting • P hyseal-growth Plate: hyaline cartilage at the end of a long bone where new bone growth takes place

physical fitness. Without these opportunities to enhance their muscular strength and motor skill abilities early in life, youth will be less likely to engage in the recommended amount of daily moderate-to-vigorous activity level. Everyone’s motivation and reaction to exercise is colourful and programming needs to be imaginative to help even those that have viewed exercise as the enemy.

Mitigate the risks Simply sending kids to workout can be dangerous if proper technique is not executed or if they participate in an improperly designed program. Poor nutrition, lack of rest, previous injury, improper footwear, no warm-up, joints not having the range of motion required and incorrect movement patterns can also contribute to higher risk of injury. Children’s bodies are still growing and therefore need supervised guidance from a trained professional who can spot poor movement patterns when performing an exercise.

Regardless of the risks, exercise and resistance training is becoming universal for children and

adolescents and is safe. Power lifting for children is controversial because they can still hurt themselves. Maximal effort lifts should be very closely monitored until the physical skeletal system has finished growing. This is different for every child, finishing anywhere from the mid-teens to the early 20s. In one study, 1-Rep Max testing was performed on kids and the study showed that it did not injury the kids but no long term studies have been done. Designing programs that follow strict guidelines to prevent growth plate injuries is key. The body’s capacity for different movement patterns must be trained, with mentoring and at its own pace. Children should be able to comfortably move their own body before adding resistance and have a solid foundation of movement and physical alignment.

Minors who have uncontrolled hypertension, seizure disorders, history of childhood cancers and chemotherapy and complex congenital cardiac disease should not strength train unless under the strict guidance of a trained medical professional.

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Physeal (growth-plate) injuries For a bone to gain height or length at its mature state it needs to have the ability to grow. The physis or growth-plate is located at the end of the bones between the epiphysis and metaphysis and it is at this location that bone growth occurs.

These growth-plates are comprised of rubbery, flexible tissue called cartilage that allows the bone to grow and mature into the mineralized adult skeleton. Young bones can be subject to injuries from falls and/or overuse and it is speculated that, when those injuries occur at the growth-plate, long term damage can occur. Periodizing a fitness program in a year-long training plan is key to helping athletes reduce the risk factor of the overuse injury to the growth plate. According to Alex Diamond (in a 2016 article in the American College of Sports Medicine and Health Journal), most injuries that occur in fitness are from poorly designed programs, exercises where lifting load was not appropriate, improper lifting techniques or a lack of qualified adult supervision.

How Glencoe fitness programs help kids Designing fitness programs for young people is an art. It involves custom coaching, biomechanics, individualized group programming, periodization of year-long training programs, micro and macro training and safety practices in an overall program that is creative and current with the research.

Kinesis equipment: This is unique because it provides resistance across three planes of movement making it perfect for developing programs that can mimic sport or provide balance throughout the joints. This machine is adjustable, so the handles can move to different heights and can benefit different shapes of bodies (tremendous for little people and growing bodies).

Custom: Periodization of a program for athletes is important to help prevent injuries, peaks at the right times of year and exercises during specific times of the competition and training season. Customizing is an immense asset.

Keeping current: Finding a trainer who continually grows, reads, researches and learns is pivotal. Glencoe trainers are constantly looking for appropriate research, readings and continuing education to support their clientelle.

Listening: Kids and trainers sometimes neglect this. It is critical to have a conversation about energy needs, injuries and how they feel each time you work with a child. Fitness professionals need to use their craft of programming around the athlete and be flexible.

Care for the body: Kids must find a balance between family, school, friends, sports and a social life while remembering to care for the body and preventing injury. Massage, physiotherapy, chiropractic care, sleep, nutrition, exercise, mental, spirituality and fun are all needed. Sometimes we think little people are “just kids” but their bodies are under physical, emotional and environmental stresses. With cell phones, iPads, TV and social media, kids’ brains are constantly working. The body needs 42 glencoe.org

time to heal and rest. A study on National Basketball Association (NBA) players published in the Sleep Journal looked at their Twitter accounts and found that athletes who sent out messages late at night performed worse in their games the next day.

Children need an exceptional team of experts to surround and support them.

A fitness coach can provide accountability and guidance.

Support improves health and self-esteem Kids have been playing, exercising and moving since the beginning of history. Look back at the sports you played as a child and think of how loads on muscular and skeletal systems have increased. Building a team of professionals around kids helps improve performance, fitness and overall health. It also decreases risk of injury while boosting self-esteem. An athlete’s training should not be the same all year round but periodized for off season, training and competition. A Candice Behm, BSc, Physical Education Diploma, National Certified Coach for Figure Skating, AFLCA/YMCA Trained, PFT Certificate MRU has helped attain custom program for kid’s since 1998.

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

SUNDAY, APRIL 8, 2018

9 am SHARP!

Meet Wayne Hohner The Glencoe Club member since 1993

by Cindy Bonyai, Icebreaker Director

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In addition to being a regular at the Fitness Centre, Wayne Peter Mawer (left) with Wayne Hohner Hohner can also be seen curling or golfing at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club. He has run in the Icebreaker for at least 10 years and enjoys the race, as it is one of the first in the spring. Wayne has also run in the Scotiabank Calgary Half Marathon & 10K as well as Melissa’s Half Marathon & 10K. Peter Mawer was instrumental in getting Wayne to run his first Icebreaker; after that, he was hooked!

Wayne runs three times a week on average, although in the winter he tends to do quite a bit of his training on the track and treadmill. He enjoys the Icebreaker particularly because it is a premier event (this is largely due to the brunch, prizes and volunteers). Although Wayne’s wife Terri does not run in the Icebreaker, she does the next best thing which is to volunteer.

For Wayne, the race is great value. His advice to those who are thinking about running it for the first time is that there is no excuse for not training. Our maintenance staff clears the Stanley Park pathway (which is part of the Icebreaker) so runners can still get out on the course even in the winter. Also, don’t forget to train on hills, as there is some elevation on the route.

In Wayne’s words “train to finish sooner so you can eat sooner. You don’t want to be the last at breakfast!”

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Connect with Nature Indoors

Nora Bouz Founder of Lucida, Wellbeing by Design, the leading Holistic Interior Design company in Alberta

Evidence shows that being in nature reduces stress, enhances creativity, sharpens clarity of thought, improves our overall wellbeing and expedites healing. Yet, we spend 90 percent of our time indoors. Why not promote our connection with nature and thereby improve our health by bringing nature indoors, where we live, work, play and heal?

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lants purify the air from toxins, relax and rejuvenate us.

Students demonstrate 70 percent greater attentiveness when they’re taught in rooms containing plants. Productivity increases 15 percent when employers add plants to their workspaces. Exposure to natural light triggers the production of serotonin, a hormone responsible for mood balance and its deficit leads to depression. Negative ions are prevalent around moving water or after a thunderstorm, clearing the air of mould, pollen, pet dander, viruses and bacteria. These ions have a relaxing and energising effect.

There’s no doubt nature is the source of an elevated state of wellbeing.

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Holistic Interior Design incorporates scientific studies in Natural Science and Human Biology, Environmental Psychology, Biophilia and Ergonomics to better understand the connection between people and their environment and create relevant designs that improve the state of being.

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Here are five ways to bring nature indoors:

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Plants A great way to energize your home! Use sizes and types of plants that are suitable for your space and to your liking. Take into consideration lighting and maintenance requirements of the plants you choose. Some common houseplants which have excellent toxin-removal abilities are Peace Lily, Areca Palm, Dwarf Date Palm and Boston Fern.

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Colour Nature is full of colour variations. Even a single leaf has many shades of colour. By avoiding monochromatic colour schemes and bringing a variety of colours, we can create a nurturing environment that improves our mental and emotional states. Colour balance and harmony are essential to developing this natural environment.

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abric and wallpaper F Some restrictions might prevent us from bringing plants to certain spaces. Using fabric and wallpaper that mimic nature's elements and patterns will instill the feel of nature and yield emotional benefits.

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Light Natural light is essential to our physical and mental health. Make sure there is nothing that hinders its entrance into your home by keeping the windows clean, choosing suitable window coverings and carefully considering the placement of furniture. In areas where you spend extended periods of time and natural light is not accessible, use daylight bulbs. Be careful not to use this type of lighting after sunset as it can influence the circadian rhythm and lead to sleep disturbances.

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ir A Evidence shows that air pollutants are mostly greater indoors than outdoors, yet air quality tends to get the least amount of attention when homes are designed and built. Choose efficient air filtration and humidifier systems that circulate fresh, clean air and maintain them regularly. You can also increase the air quality by infusing negative ions and certain vitamins, which will have an impact on our physical and psychological health.

Other methods we can use to bring nature into our living spaces are the use of sound, smell and the natural elements of earth, water, fire, wood and stone. By bringing nature and its elements into our living and work spaces, we begin to re-establish our connection to nature and its many benefits for our physical and psychological health. A

Healthy Aging Continued activity essential for healthy aging!

by Kimberly Shapkin RN, NP

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hanges to your body become more noticeable with each passing decade. Aging is a natural process that doesn’t have to be all bad. With continued cognitive and physical activity — along with support from others — you can actually get stronger, maintaining a healthy outlook as you age.

As you get older, eyes become more sensitive to light, the glare from television or computer screens increasing.

Numbers on gym equipment get harder to see. Your brain begins to interpret touch differently, with decreased sensation.

Your flexibility could wane with diminishing muscle mass.

You risk falling and, as you age, you’re more likely to hurt yourself when you do. Hearing fades. Even your favourite food may not be great any more due to the decreasing size of taste buds. Yet, despite this unrelenting doom and gloom scenario, there are those among us who live stronger, with a healthier outlook and attitude, every day!

Yes, natural changes to your body affect your senses and how you interpret the environment. How would you manage these changes with cognitive impairment or dementia?

For some, the situation creates an opportunity to become stronger, but we need to help them achieve this.

Evidence shows that continued cognitive and physical activity maintains — and can even improve — interaction with the environment (which includes other people).

If you’re living with a person with dementia (you could be a family member, a friend or a casual acquaintance) help that person continue to go to the gym, swim and play golf.

Have fun with them. If you see a person frustrated with their activity, ask if you can help, offer a distraction, go for a walk with them or talk about a recent event.

Watch for future Glencoe programs focused on tailored cognitive and physical activity for people living with cognitive impairment or dementia. A Kimberly Shapkin RN, NP, is a Master’s degree-educated Registered Nurse (RN) who has acquired the expert knowledge base, complex decision-making skills and clinical competencies for expanded practice. Her NP designation means she is educated and trained to provide health promotion and maintenance through the diagnosis and treatment of acute illness and chronic conditions.

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Your Feet: A Second Brain?

You may think it’s bold to suggest your feet are your second brain. It’s my goal in this article, however, to help you get to know your feet better, growing your knowledge of their importance and the connection they serve in your body.

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Jessica Power Cyr, M.Sc Wellness & Lifestyle Director 403-287-4178 jpowercyr@glencoe.org

e tend to pay little attention to our feet, our foundation, because they’re literally the furthest thing from our minds. Think about that for a moment. When was the last time you really considered the health of your feet, how you distribute your weight (using them) or even the impact of the shoes you wear. Every day we take their support for granted. It’s only when we develop problems like bunions, an ingrown toe nail or worse, plantar fasciitis, that we’re forced to pay attention to them. Even then, most of us are hesitant to deal with the problem.

Our feet affect the quality of our stance — physically, mentally and emotionally.

That’s why we call them our foundation or our second brain.

How we align our feet and how we distribute the weight through them affects the function of our knees, hips, back and shoulders. Feet are more than structural support; they’re an essential component for our overall posture.

Your feet and knees work together. The bones of your lower leg rest on the foundation of your feet via the bones of your ankle. The health and alignment of your knees are determined by the alignment of your feet and the health of your arches. The same idea holds true with the alignment of your hips. Gravity will act on your hips through your knees and the rest of your foundation (specifically the arches of your feet), deeply impacting their health. Putting it another way, your feet and knees have a close relationship, depending on each other. Treat your feet well and your knees will enjoy the ride (even though they’ll be working hard, too)!

Your body and feet mirror each other, in terms of health. The condition of your feet often influences and/or reflects what’s happening in the rest of your body. If your feet are tight and clenched, your body will also carry this tension. When your body is tired, your feet are, too. When your feet are out of alignment, your whole body is, too.

Your feet can reveal the state of your general health. They can show signs of diabetes, arthritis, circulatory and neurological diseases. Some types of cancer even appear first in the feet. As a result, it’s important to develop a respect for your feet, an awareness that there’s good reason we call them a second brain. A

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The Glencoe Club is here to help YOU take control of your health — physical, mental and emotional — by building a stronger appreciation of your own two feet!

GIVE THIS A TRY: Combine a medical pedicure with a reflexology session or Thai foot massage.

That’ll get you focused on your feet in terms of how they can improve your overall health.

Follow that session with some private yoga therapy to maintain your newfound respect for your feet.

Not sure how to get started?

Contact Jessica, Wellness & Lifestyle Director at 403-287-4178 or jpowercyr@glencoe.org You can also book your appointments online, call us at 403-287-4174 or visit us in the Wellness Centre.

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Healthy Pedicures, Healthy Feet!

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n Alberta, there are no industry standards governing pedicures. This, sadly, puts our feet and our overall health at some serious risk. It’s not uncommon for a salon, a spa or a nail bar to operate inspection-free for years. As a Glencoe member, you don’t have to worry about any of that. At the Club, you’ll get the very best in clean, professional foot care.

Let us treat your feet!

Angela Casale, B.Sc. Certified Podologist

We’ve all seen the ads: Pedicures for $29! I can tell you the cost to perform a clean pedicure with new and/or sanitized implements is more than $29 when you factor in the rent and utilities. So how can they offer this service and still make payroll? By cutting corners and putting you at risk.

That’s how.

Implements are not cleaned or placed in chemical sterilent to ensure viruses, bacterias and fungals are eliminated and barriers and/or liners are not used. Files and buffs are re-used from client to client (yourself included) and used wet towels are tossed into the dryer, reappearing for service again and again without a proper soapand-bleach wash. Foot baths are not cleaned. Water in jetted tubs is not changed.

The list of improper practices goes on. All too often, the “pedicure deal” ends up giving us more than we bargained for: warts and fungus.

Don’t trust your feet to just anyone. Pick your professionals with care… and feel confident The Glencoe Club and I have your best foot health at heart!

As a Certified Podologist, I follow strict practices and use a high level chemical sterilant. I’m committed to protecting your health and wellbeing while helping you understand your feet (along with changes to them from living life, playing hard and aging). I’ll use my advanced knowledge regarding the afflictions of the feet, skin and nails to help you enjoy optimal health. A

Reputable salons have: • Clean environments: pedicurists and work stations are clean (after every session) • Transparency: owners will be happy to show you their sanitation products and practices • No bacteria-covered files, brushes and buffs in containers • Clean and sterilized basins and stainless-steel bowls, with new liners and clean water every time • Health questions to ensure you’re safe (if you suffer from diabetes, high blood pressure or heart conditions, for example) Note, pedicurists are also not trained to work on fungal nails or feet with wounds and ingrown toe nails.

• Advice to not shave or wax prior to a pedicure, giving bacteria easier access through skin • Freshly laundered towels, new toe separators and/or slippers, disposed of after service • Rules on nail polish lacquer: one base coat, two colour coats and one top coat • Receipts for every transaction

• Medical Pedicures • Signature Manicures & Pedicures Available at the Wellness Centre with Angela Casale Tuesdays 10 am - 6 pm | 1 hour $95+GST Call 403-287-4174 or book online.

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Is Yoga Therapy for You? you have an idea to start up your own Yoga practice!

Today’s youth can benefit greatly from Yoga Therapy. It’s appropriate for children of all ages to improve concentration, eliminate or reduce anxiety and help with behavioural struggles, posture and alignment, self confidence and self awareness. If you’re unsure whether a Yoga Therapist can help, please contact the Wellness Centre and talk to one of the therapists to discuss how they might be able to help you.

There’s a common misconception that a Yoga Therapy session is just another Yoga class, one focused solely on postures (asana). In fact, Yoga Therapy is much more than that.

Tammy Kremer Yoga Therapist

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“Yoga therapy may be defined as the application of Yogic principles to a particular person with the objective of achieving a particular spiritual, psychological or physiological goal. The means employed are comprised of intelligently conceived steps that include but

are not limited to the components of Ashtânga Yoga, which includes the educational teachings of yama, niyama, âsana, prânâyâma, pratyâhâra, dhâranâ, dhyâna, and samâdhi… Yoga therapy respects individual differences in age, culture, religion, philosophy, occupation and mental and physical health. The knowledgeable and competent yogin or yoginî applies Yoga Therapy according to the period, the place and the practitioner’s age, strength and activities.” ~ Richard Miller, PhD., co-founder of the International Association for Yoga Therapists.

Asana may be an ingredient in your individual treatment plan and may be the primary method used, but the session will be customized and practiced with your unique wellness goals as the center of focus. You might seek Yoga Therapy to experience spiritual growth, relax, expand your consciousness, improve your breathing, start or deepen a meditation practice, heal physical injuries and/ or support mental and emotional health. You might also sign up because

The adult and aging population can benefit with reduction of stress, depression and anxiety, increased mobility, pain management, balance, strength, injury prevention, increased energy levels, improved sleep, rehabilitation for injuries and many other physiological/psychological/biochemical benefits.

Whether you’re in the rat race, raising a family or ready for retirement, Yoga Therapy can help improve your wellbeing in your stage of life.

Research showing the benefits of Yoga and Yoga Therapy is everywhere now, as it continues to gain awareness for its effectiveness. The reported benefits are vast. To see what we’re talking about, search the articles on the International Association of Yoga Therapists website at iayt.org, google “yoga therapy benefits”, see the links below or contact The Glencoe Club’s Wellness Centre to ask one of our qualified practitioners. A www.yogaalliance.org/About_Yoga/Yoga_Research www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3193654 www.yogajournal.com/lifestyle/good

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What is Osteopathy Manual Therapy?

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he practice of osteopathy was started by A.T. Still nearly 140 years ago and it continues to gain popularity for its integrated approach. Still chose the name osteopathy, based on Greek, meaning bone and dysfunction. His goal was to emphasize how the skeletal system affects the entire body system and how dysfunction of either system will affect the other.

Osteopathy is divided into two approaches: medical and manual. Osteopathic physicians are medical doctors. As such, they’re trained to prescribe drugs, perform surgery and deliver babies. They have the prerequisites for specialization in other branches of medicine. Osteopathic physicians are almost exclusively trained in the United States. Manual osteopaths are not MDs. They’re not trained in allopathic medicine but purely osteopathic manual treatment. In Canada, both services exist, each with a similar philosophy but with different treatment techniques. In Alberta, the manual branch is designated as Osteopathic Manual Therapy (OMT).

Clare Logan, BKin AT, CAT©, D.O.(M.P.), FMSA, SFMA Osteopathic Manual Therapist 403-287-4179 physio@glencoe.org

Provided correctly by a registered Osteopathic Manual Therapist, osteopathy is a healing art. It involves both assessment and treatment, recognizing the body is an intrinsically self-healing, self-regulating and selfcorrecting organism.

An OMT therapist knows that physical imbalances and strains can impair the ability of the body to improve health and wellbeing. As such, a therapist does not simply concentrate on treating the problem. Instead, they use manual techniques to balance the integrated systems of the body, thus facilitating the improvement of health and well-being.

Clare has been a therapist at The Glencoe Club since 2004. As both an Athletic Therapist and Osteopathic Manual Therapist, Clare has had the opportunity to work and treat a variety of sport injuries from wrestling, para alpine skiing, mountain biking and field hockey (recreational to Olympic levels). This work has included acute injury, rehab, return-to-play or work and injury prevention.

Her experience enabled her to volunteer at the 2010 Vancouver Paralympics and the 2007 Olympic wrestling trials, along with a variety of national and provincial sporting events. In addition to treating sport injuries, she treats post-concussion injuries, stroke and pre- and postpartum women along with their babies. Please find Clare's full bio in the Therapeutic Brochure online at glencoe.org

This balance is not only about illness vs health. Rather, it recognizes an integrated system involving the relationship between many parts of the human body: limbs, spine, neurological system of the brain and spinal cord, visceral system of the gut, lungs and heart and the skin. It takes into account the natural and physical environments around us, our lifestyles and how we deal with stress, sleep, relationships and health.

At The Glencoe Club, we’re lucky to have access to many different therapists who work together as your complete health care team. As an Osteopathic Manual Therapist, I can treat your body and help you develop daily routines to build the foundation of a solid and healthy lifestyle. A

Clare is available for bookings to meet your health care needs on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:15 - 4:15 pm.

You can book Clare via the Glencoe Physiotherapy desk at 403-287-4179.

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Nutrition, Microbiota & Gut Health Gut health is an immensely important and popular topic that is also extraordinarily complex for the simple reason that every gut is unique.

Our gastrointestinal tracts work hard to keep us healthy and happy. When gut health is compromised, we can face major health consequences.

Microbiota are the trillions of bacteria that reside in the gastrointestinal tract. They’re critical for immune function, digestion, nutrient production, and overall gut health. More recently, microbiota have been shown to influence mental state, too, impacting psychological and emotional well-being.

They can affect your outlook, your capacity to respond to stress and possibly, the strength of your memory.

Each and every one of us responds to different foods in different ways, which is why it is so challenging to provide generic guidance on the foods that may benefit any individual gut.

Your gut can be a source of sensory feedback; you’re able to perceive things subconsciously before your conscious minds do and you’ll feel it (where else?) your gut. This is no accident. Your digestive tract and central nervous system are intimately linked and you can’t optimize health of one at the expense of the other.

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he presence of bacteria and other microorganisms in your gastrointestinal system plays an enormous role in how you feel.

Maintaining a balance of “good” bacteria is essential to proper digestion and overall health. It’s important to be informed about what goes into your digestive system in order to maintain a healthy gut.

Rory Hornstein, RD Registered Dietitian & Specialist in Digestive Health (IBD, IBS, SIBO & Celiac)

The articles here will provide you with all the information you need to understand how your digestive system works and how it impacts the rest of your body.

It’s well established that bacterial diversity rules in the gut. Study after study of intestinal microbiota composition shows that groups of people with a disease have a less diverse gut microbial community than groups without the disease. In some cases, the lack of diversity is referred to as a dysbiosis. The tricky part is figuring out how the principle of gut microbiota diversity can be used to improve human health.

FODMAP substances are found in the foods we eat.

FODMAP is an acronym which stands for “Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols.” These are complex names for a collection of molecules found in food that can be poorly absorbed by some

This platform is also a great place for pregnant women to get information on how to maintain positive gut health throughout their pregnancy.

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people. When the molecules are poorly absorbed in the small intestine of the digestive tract, these molecules then continue along their journey in the digestive tract, arriving at the large intestine, where they act as a food source to the bacteria that live there normally. The bacteria then digest/ferment these FODMAPs and can cause symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

Symptoms of IBS include abdominal bloating and distension, excess wind (flatulence), abdominal pain, nausea, changes in bowel habits (diarrhea, constipation, or a combination of both) and other gastro-intestinal symptoms.

Where are FODMAPs found?

A few examples of food sources for each of the FODMAPs are listed below. The list is not complete.

During a consultation, a registered dietitian can provide you with an up-to-date list of foods.

• Excess fructose: Honey, apple, mango, pear, watermelon, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup solids • Fructans: Artichokes (globe, Jerusalem), asparagus, beetroot, chicory, dandelion leaves, garlic (in large amounts), leek, onion (brown, white, Spanish, onion powder), spring onion (white part), wheat (in large amounts), rye (in large amounts), inulin, fructo-oligosaccharides • Lactose: Milk, ice cream, custard, dairy desserts, condensed and evaporated milk, milk powder, soft un-ripened cheeses (ricotta, cottage, cream, marscarpone) • Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS): Legume beans (baked beans, kidney beans), lentils, chickpeas • Polyols: Apples, apricots, avocado, cherries, longon, lychee, nectarines, pears, plums, prunes, mushrooms, sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol, maltitol and isomalt What can you eat on a low FODMAP diet?

For expert diet advice, please book an appointment.

More studies on diets are needed. But we do know this: whether you’re talking about trees, insects or gut microorganisms, an ecosystem is at its best as a tangled web of interdependent relationships. And if diversity is the name of the game, pay attention to your diet.

Gastrointestinal Nutrition Care: How a Registered Dietitian Can Help Diet plays a huge part in keeping you healthy and avoiding symptoms. Most digestive disorders require a combination therapy of medical attention, lifestyle modification and nutrition counselling. A registered dietitian, specializing in digestive health, will help design a diet therapy for managing functional gut disorders.

As a registered dietitian living with a chronic gastrointestinal disease, I understand the many intricacies and difficulties that living with a digestive disorder entails and the powerful impact proper nutrition can have on your life.

I provide outpatient nutrition counseling for conditions such as Gastroesophageal Reflux disease (GERD), Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Celiac Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), chronic constipation, Diverticular disease, bowel surgery, Gastroparesis, Fructose Malabsorption and diarrhea.

Improving Gut Health You have just been diagnosed with IBS, SIBO, IBD or another digestive health issue. A GI Specialist has recommended following the Low FODMAP diet but you need help to understand what this means and how to do it successfully.

Having a healthy gut becomes central to your entire health and connected to everything that happens in your body.

The proportion of some bacteria in the gut plays a decisive role in weight regulation and weight loss.

Learn how to adapt lifestyle and diet strategies so you can reduce digestive issues like gas, bloating, abdominal discomfort, pain, diarrhea and/or constipation. Consultations will be focused on healing the gut using nutrition, identifying what foods trigger symptoms and what are safe to eat.

Individualized support will be provided throughout all phases (elimination and re-introduction stages) of the Low FODMAP diet.

Nutrition/diet counseling by a registered dietitian might be covered under your extended benefits plan. Check with your benefits manager. A

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Sleep: Your Good Health’s Best Friend You’ve likely heard others speak of sleep as an inconvenience, a sign of weakness or a pastime for the lazy. Society is now so busy getting as much done as possible, that sleep is often relegated to an afterthought. We get to bed later than we should. We rarely sleep long enough. Our rest patterns are inconsistent.

The modern lifestyles we’ve chosen have enabled a monster when it comes to the health repercussions of our inadequate sleep.

Vaun Mehling Personal Trainer, BPAS, CFC, CSCS, FMS 2

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oor sleep has many negative effects such as increased cortisol (the stress hormone), elevated insulin (fat storage hormone) throughout the following day, reduced testosterone, increased late day hunger (creating the potential to over-eat), slower tissue healing and more. The list goes on.

Perhaps it’s a poor appreciation for the sanctity of sleep that has led us astray?

We’ve placed too much emphasis on stretching our productive hours, allowing artificial indoor light and electronics emitting blue light to alter our body’s ability to respond to the natural production of melatonin. Melatonin is our sleep hormone. It ebbs at daylight and increases at sunset. Light (or lack thereof ) on the retina of the eye signals the hypothalamus in the brain to control hormones and body temperature. It drives our wake and sleep signals.

Our modern conveniences — indoor lighting, electronic devices and temperature-controlled living, for example — enable us to override the natural signals associated with sleep. Add the effect of seasonal light differences in a northern climate and you have a worse situation, as the hormone Vitamin D plays a key role in entraining circadian rhythm at the cellular level. Daylight savings time makes matters worse as we need light earlier in the day, not later in the day, to keep the gene expression of physiological response efficient.

And yet, how often have you heard of sleep being the keystone to resilience? It’s true. The myriad of health-promoting physiological processes that occur when we sleep is truly incredible. Sleep is the only time our body can repair and grow.

It’s when memories are permanently stored. During sleep, the minerals and nutrients we consume during the day get used in regeneration processes. Each phase of sleep is coordinated with specific recovery processes in the body and brain.

“Sleep is that golden chain that ties health and our bodies together” ~ Thomas Dekker

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Here’s how to work toward healthy sleep: • • • • • • • • • •

Get daylight exposure during the day Exercise no less than two hours before you go to bed Turn down lights in the hour or two prior to bedtime Limit blue light exposure from devices (in the hour or two prior to bed) by using blocking glasses or software Stretch and do breathing exercises in the hour before bed The bedroom is not for reading, phone calls, Internet or TV (condition your body to recognize that when you’re in bed, it’s sleep time) Make your bedroom as dark as possible (with blackout shades if necessary) and as cool as you can tolerate Keep the same wake and sleep times throughout the week; avoid late nights on holidays and weekends Avoid alcohol, caffeine and late meals (or snacks) within the last few hours before bed Get light exposure and have breakfast as soon as you wake in the morning to help entrain circadian rhythm

If you or your bed partner has a snoring problem, then you both have a snoring problem. It’s detrimental to both the quality of sleep of the snorer and the one whose sleep is interrupted. Seek a referral from your medical specialist for a sleep evaluation.

Don’t chalk up trips to the bathroom during the night as “aging� as it could very well be a hormonal imbalance failing to limit the kidneys from producing urine during the night - which would otherwise keep the bladder from needing voiding at 2 am.

As much as we have hurdles to overcome, changes in lifestyle behaviours can and will get you back on a normal sleep habit.

With a focus on changing daily behaviours and prioritizing preparation for sleep and a proactive approach to sleep itself, we can give ourselves the advantage.

Considering your overall health, I’d rank sleep #1, nutrition #2 and exercise #3. We can’t out-eat or out-exercise a lack of sleep. Because of the complexity of your body’s capacity to replenish and restore, you need quality, consistent sleep to benefit from any and all other positive lifestyle behaviours. A

For Your Health The Benefits of Vitamin D Vitamin D is an often-overlooked, underconsumed nutrient that plays a major role in your overall health.

Not sure what Vitamin D is?

It’s a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in very few foods and is known as the Sunshine Vitamin because our body produces it after sun exposure. Unfortunately, Calgarians absorb very little Vitamin D from the fall until late spring so it’s important to consider supplementation.

Should I supplement in the summer also?

If you cover up or wear sunscreen then you cannot absorb all those sunshine rays. This lack of sun exposure increases our potential for developing a Vitamin D deficiency.

Why Supplement Vitamin D • Supports the promotion of healthy bones and reduces the risk of Osteoporosis • Aids in decreasing high blood pressure • Decreases risk of developing diabetes • Lowers your chances of heart attacks and rheumatoid arthritis • Potent inhibitor of cancer cell growth

Come visit us at the Wellness Centre!

We are proud to supply our members with two types of Vitamin D supplements from Innate Choice to support your health and wellbeing. • D-Sufficiency Vitamin D3 Drops • OmegA+D Sufficiency Liquid and Capsules.

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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Care for Caregivers… Simplified!

by Melissa Smith, Organizer of the Caregivers of Alzheimer’s & Dementia Wellness Retreat

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y inspiration in creating a wellness retreat for caregivers more than four years ago was my father. He was caregiver to his wife, Marcee, for more than 10 years before she passed away from early onset Alzheimer’s at Christmas in 2016. I had no idea how transformational this event would be. It taught me that to help others be healthy and strong, I must first give the gift of wellness to myself.

I decided to make self-care my personal mission in 2017 and this continues.

Every day, I made the choice to take control of my health. When things happened outside of my control that threatened to derail my plans, I tried to stay positive. The basis of that positivity was mindful awareness. It allowed me to develop flexibility and grace. I discovered I’m resilient and that change over the long term is possible.

A year later, as we begin 2018, I’m taking a gentle look back at what I learned and what I’ll be taking into the new year with me. Here are just a few of the most impactful, simple tools I used for radical self-care.

Gratitude Some days, it feels like a lot of negativity is coming from all directions. That can destroy positive thinking. Turn off the negativity by looking at the situation as something to learn from. Still struggling?

Try listening to some uplifting music or watch a funny movie.

Acceptance All you control is how you react and adjust. Allow yourself to drop the need for control over details.

“Anxiety happens when you think you have to figure out everything all at once. Breathe.

You’re strong. You got this.” ~ Karen Salmansohn Connectedness Spend time with the people you love and respect. Tell them the truth about how you’re doing and how you feel. You’ll release stress and feel less overwhelmed.

Relaxation Eliminate distractions. Move your phone and other devices away from you. Close your eyes and simply breathe. No right or wrong. Just focus on the breath for a few moments. It’s like hitting the reset button.

Set realistic goals and go slow. Life’s not a race; it’s a journey.

Caregivers of Alzheimer’s & Dementia Wellness Retreat Saturday, April 28 Learn techniques to reduce stress and create a home self-care practice including yoga, meditation and other powerful wellness tools.

Connect with others and enjoy a full day away at the beautiful Buffalo Retreat Center, located an hour North of Calgary, Alberta.

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Movement It may be cold outside, but finding a physical activity you enjoy boosts endorphins and your mood.

Sleep It’s a huge factor in reducing stress.

Consider reducing screen time three to four hours before bed. Plug your phone away from your bedside. Better yet, leave it outside your bedroom. Use an alarm clock instead of your phone alarm. Create a self-care bed-time ritual of tea, bath or meditation.

Nutrition Eat whole foods (fresh fruits, veggies and non-manufactured foods), reduce your intake of sugar and drink plenty of water.

This will change everything. Enjoy treats in moderation.

Are you a caregiver?

Join Jessica Power Cyr, Lisa Poole and many other Glencoe members for a free one day event, solely for caregivers. A

FREE one day event solely for the caregiver.

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Small Practices to Build Powerful Teams Founder and Author of The Awakened Company shares team consciousness tips.

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e need a new model for doing business. The world’s greatest challenges will be solved by people working together in new ways. I understand that it can sound like an overwhelming task. In practice, it’s possible to build a powerful team — and start on the journey of “awakening it”— with a few small steps.

Incorporate these into your team or organization and you’ll soon see the results.

Make gratitude part of your everyday culture Catch people in the act of being awesome and thank them for what they do. Never underestimate the positive impact of a thank you card.

Take time during each team meeting to focus on the team Check in at the beginning of a meeting and check out at the end.

Share how you’re really doing during check in. Talk about what’s going well and not so well in your life. Stick to your own story. Check out is your opportunity to express how the meeting went for you, how you are now and what you’re grateful for.

Take time during each day for mindfulness Research has clearly proven the benefits of practicing mindfulness and it doesn’t require an unreasonable investment of time to see the results. Find moments throughout the day for mindfulness exercises individually, in pairs and in larger groups.

Catherine Bell is the Founder and award winning and best selling Author of The Awakened Company and a co-founder of a Profit 500 firm.

The Awakened Company works with leaders who want to light the fire in their organizations with playfulness, purpose and passion.

Find unique ways to reinforce your values and vision How unique? I have sent a cake with our vision written on it in frosting. Just remember to get other people in your organization involved if you’re setting a vision and values. Consider reinforcing your strategy with rewards.

Once you have your basic values established, let them guide your hires Each new employee needs to be a fit. While hiring and onboarding, go through your vision and values clearly, ensure candidates align with the values of the organization.

Let them know what their measurables are for success and give them the responsibility to achieve them (including control over their own work hours).

Bring play back into your organization At the Profit 500 firm, the corner office was a yoga, meditation and ping-pong room.

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& RECOMMENDATIONS from our Preschool members What to do at the Club...

“Skating,” said Maggie. “I have never done it, but it looks like fun.” Isamu and Wyatt both recommend the Play Zone… but just for kids. Parents and adults can watch, which is also fun. Declan’s favourite thing to do here is “Make O’s” but he also enjoys “Hit Racquets” — especially the “Bird Racquets.”

He wanted to add to “Remember to wear white clothes” but said other than that there are no rules.

Haley likes dancing, playing hockey and parties and recommends them to everyone except her big brother (who wasn’t being nice at time of interview). Wyatt recommends swimming at the Glencoe. He says to “bring goggles, flippers, definitely your swimsuit” and “those toque hats to keep your hair good.” He also stressed to remember to “move your arms.”

Suzette O'Byrne Recreation Manager 403-287-4180 sobyrne@glencoe.org

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Members who have been here for many years know it is easy to get into a routine but also perhaps a rut. If you're a new member, you might not be familiar with all aspects of the Club. For these reasons and to ensure you do not feel a little lost or worried you're missing out on some inner knowledge, I asked some wise, little souls for tips on how to be a Glencoe Club member.

When eating at the Glencoe Café 29...

Haley recommends sandwiches, especially the cookie sandwiches (which I didn’t realize we offer but am glad to hear we do)! Other favourites were wraps, Grilled Cheese and Mac & Cheese. Good to see that there was something other than cookies on the list.

A few rules and etiquette to follow...

Once again, our three- to five-year-olds came through with some wise and knowledgeable information.

Maggie was very quick to make sure members know “not to hit.” Socorro said “don’t forget to clean up your toys” and “wash your hands before you snack.”

This was echoed by Haley who said, “when you have germs on your hands, food is yucky” but “when you wash your hands, food is yummy.” Socorro and Declan both want to make sure you’re here for “Surprise Days” and “Show & Tell Day.” They didn’t have any information on WHEN those days are but watch out for them because they really are a must.

There you have it. Get out of a rut, explore new things and enjoy ALL aspects of being a Glencoe member, especially the cookies! A

SERVICES

Protect your Children Against Cell Phone Radiation

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he California Department of Health has proactively issued safety guidelines to protect children against cell phone radiation, which some public health professionals believe may affect our health due to radiofrequency energy (RF).

When children are exposed to cell phones, it’s important to take precautions.

Remember, youngsters will have many more years of exposure than anyone starting to use a cellphone as an adult.

Also, they have smaller bodies (which can mean increased damage from the same amount of radiation).

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Physical literacy Swimming lessons Individual and class photos Outdoor pursuits Books, language and literacy Badminton lessons

How do we join the fun and learning?

•F our-year-old Senior On February 1, children presently enrolled in three-year-old Junior Preschool were automatically registered into the four-year-old Senior Preschool Program. Vacant spaces are populated from the Waitlist CC-30.

• Three-year-old Junior Children on the Waitlist (up to 18 participants) were registered into the three-year-old Junior Preschool Program on February 1. All spaces are populated from the Waitlist CC-29.

So, what are the precautions?

Here are some easy tips to help reduce exposure to RF energy when children and adults use cellphones.

• Keep your phone away from your body - even a few feet can make a difference • Send text messages to communicate • When sending/receiving large files, keep the phone away from your body • Carry your phone in a backpack, briefcase or purse, not your pocket, bra or belt • Reduce cell phone use when the signal is weak; it sends out more RF energy • Reduce use in fast-moving vehicles or rapid transit as it takes more RF energy, at high speed, to maintain contact with towers • Switch to airplane mode when watching movies or listening to playlists to reduce RF energy exposure • Keep cell phones a few feet away from your bed or on airplane mode when using as an alarm and for other purposes at night • Remove headsets when not in use as they emit small amounts of RF energy

What’s in the near future for our Prechool children?

• Avoid relying on “radiation shields” or RF energy blocking devices as they make your cell phone work harder to pick up signals RF energy is not as powerful as electromagnetic radiation from X-rays or UV from the sun. However, increasing numbers of scientific studies suggest increased health risk from RF energy exposure.

Remember your parents saying: “Get back from the TV or you’ll damage your eyes!”

The new saying is this: “Get that cell phone away from your body or you may damage your health!” A

Waitlists are available in North Star Registration for Preschool in: Junior, Senior & Mixed 2019-2020 and 2020-2021.

Add your child’s name early to reserve a spot in the fun!

No charge to join the waitlists.

For more details, please contact: Barbara Consul at 403-287-4109 or bconsul@glencoe.org

Source: California Department of Public Health, “How to Reduce Exposure to Radiofrequency Energy From Cell Phones.”

Summarized by: Barbara Consul, Childcare & Preschool Director

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Bridge News

Congratulations!

by Nancy Klym, Bridge Instructor

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e’re excited to announce that Team Games are being added to the Tuesday evening calendar.

Our first will be on March 20 and we'll be holding one on the third Tuesday of every month after that.

What makes Team Games so enjoyable?

Unlike the traditional pairs format, Team Games are played with four people instead of two. The North South pair on each team plays the East West pair from the other team. At the end of the match, scores are compared and a winner is declared.

Why are Team Games important?

Team Games are the format used in many of the regional and national competitions.

One type of team event is called Swiss Teams, where the winning team goes on to play another winning team and the losing team goes on to play another losing team. At the end of four rounds, the team with the most points wins. The other type of team event is the Knockout, where the winning team continues and the losing team is knocked out.

The Knockout format is based on average masterpoints for the whole team. The top teams will play each other while teams with lower matchpoint averages will play teams of a comparable skill level. At the end of the event, the top team in each bracket wins. The Knockout format is also used in the national events which run for five days. It takes concentration and skill to play at a consistently high level for that period of time.

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game where the opponents bid and make a slam is a costly mistake and often results in losing the match. Team Games use a different strategy than pairs games.

The overtrick is not as important as insuring that you make your contract.

As defenders, you try to set the contract as soon as possible.

How is scoring done in a Team Game?

When your teammates come back to the table at the end of the match, each pair has played the same hands. The outcome on each hand is compared and the International Matchpoint Scale is used to determine a numerical outcome. For example, if your North South pair bid and made 4♥ but your East West pair was able to set 4♥ by one trick, your score on the hand would be plus 620 for North South and plus 100 for East West.

The points are added together and then, using the scale, you’ll find that a difference of 720 will give your team 12 points for that hand. At the end of the comparison, the team with the most points wins. So, if your team got 12 points on the example hand plus one point for an overtrick, with the rest of the results being equal, your team would win by 13 points. This difference is then translated into a Victory Point Scale which would give your team 15 points and the opponents five points.

At the end of all matches, the team with the most Victory points wins.

Team Games are very enjoyable. They are a great way to start playing competitive bridge so look for the Tuesday Night Team Games and join in the fun!

The Glencoe Club was well represented in 2017 in both the Mini-McKenney and Helen Shanbrom Ace of Clubs masterpoint races. The Mini-McKenney is awarded to the individual who accumulates the most masterpoints at ACBL-affiliated clubs and sanctioned tournaments. The Helen Shanbrom Ace of Clubs is awarded to the player who earns the most points at the club level. We would like to congratulate: ♠ M ichael Serafini who finished first in the Mini-McKenney in our Unit, District and Canada and placed 17th overall in North America in the 5 - 20 bracket.

He also won the Helen Shanbrom Ace of Clubs. ♥ Danuta Trafford who finished first in the Mini-McKenney in our Unit and 46th across North America in the 20 50 bracket. She placed second in the Helen Shanbrom Ace of Clubs. ♦ Tom Trafford who finished first in the Helen Shanbrom Ace of Clubs and second in our Unit and 50th across North America in the 20 - 50 bracket. ♥ Katie Trafford who finished first in the Helen Shanbrom Ace of Clubs and third in our Unit and 46th across North America in the 50 - 100 bracket. ♠ Brent Muir who finished first in the Mini-McKenney in our Unit and 72nd across North America in the 100 200 bracket. He also won the Helen Shanbrom Ace of Clubs. ♥ Mary

Anne Crookes who finished first in the Mini-McKenney in our Unit and 52nd across North America in the 200 - 300 bracket. She also won the Helen Shanbrom Ace of Clubs. ♦ V ictoria Haines who finished second in the Mini-McKenney in our Unit and 74th across North America in the 500 - 1000 bracket. She placed second in the Helen Shanbrom Ace of Clubs.

2018 BRIDGE IMPORTANT DATES March 20

First Team Game of the year.

Team Games will be played on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.

WORLDWIDE BRIDGE TOURNAMENT

April 11

Spring Luncheon (registration required)

June 2, 2018 The Glencoe Golf & Country Club

May 8 & 9

STaC Game, Silver points ($2 fee)

June 2

World Bridge Federation Game

August 21 & 22

STaC Game, Silver points ($2 fee)

September 12

Fall Luncheon (registration required) at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club

October 9 & 10

Jane Johnson Club Appreciation

October 31

Instant Matchpoint Game ($2 fee)

November 20

Christmas Dinner, Club Championship (registration required)

December 4 & 5

STaC Game, Silver points ($2 fee)

December 12

Christmas Charity Luncheon Club Championship Game (registration required)

Players from around the world will play bridge at the same time, competing on a global level.

Registration will open one month prior.

For further details or to register, please contact Reception at 403-243-2506.

ENTER TO WIN 1 of 2 Massage & Shopping Voucher Packages* 1st Prize

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Glencoe Exclusive Mother’s Day Draw *Minimum $50 service in the Wellness Centre or $50 spend within the Pro Shop will receive one ballot. Ballots may be entered into the draw from May 4 – 11. Draw date: May 12, Noon. *One ballot per transaction. Minimum spend of $50 at regular retail within the Pro Shop or $50 service received within the Wellness Centre from May 4 – May 11 applies to receive a ballot. Pro Shop Credit expires May 12, 2019. Not redeemable for cash or credit.

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Good Advice to Prevent Bad News!

By now, I hope you’ve all had a chance to connect to our new Clubwide Wi-Fi. If not, give it a go! Our network now features a wider footprint, spanning all Glencoe member areas with a single SSID: “Glencoe Member.”

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he Glencoe Club Wi-Fi network uses innovative technology with advanced Access Points (APs).

These APs use a reserved radio band to communicate with each other.

This allows a level of self-management, including automatic optimization of the signal.

Ed Penn IT Manager 403-287-4120 epenn@glencoe.org

Please be sure to let us know about your Wi-Fi experiences. Your comments will help us finetune the system to provide the best Wi-Fi signal possible.

On other fronts Of course, no article from IT would be complete without talking a little bit about IT security. Unfortunately, IT threats continue and they’re becoming more sophisticated all the time. Let’s look at some issues: • Social engineering continues to be the number one strategy for hackers. The bad guys have found it easier to fool a person rather than the technology that protects our PCs and networks.

• Phishing, in its many forms, is a way hackers attempt to obtain your private and confidential data such as credit card numbers and passwords. Victims are often directed to fake websites that look like official bank sites. They’re not. The information phishers collect can be used to compromise your computer and your bank/credit card accounts via unauthorized remote access during which various malware installations can be initiated.

• Email hoaxes are the most prevalent way these threats are delivered but malware can show up via web links as well as social media and instant messaging services.

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What you can do First the basics. Whether you run a Mac or Windows PC, keep your computer up-to-date.

Microsoft Windows 10 is designed to help defend against modern threats. Microsoft continues to develop new Windows 10 security features. If you’re still running Windows 7 or an earlier operating system… you would be well advised to upgrade!

Be sure you’re running current up-to-date anti-virus and antimalware software. Please note, both the program and virus definitions must be kept up-to-date to scan and protect your computer properly.

Back it up If you do encounter an infection or suffer from a hardware failure, having a backup can save your confidential and irreplaceable files such as photos. Portable USB hard drives are very economical (as backup devices) and can make all the difference in an emergency. You can purchase Windows backup software, or use the backup utility built into Windows 10. Mac users have a great, easy-to-use backup program called Time Machine. Either way, either platform: create a backup.

Restoring files from it will save you hours of laborious and sometimes futile attempts to recover your computer.

Critical security component is YOU All the fancy technology in cyberspace won’t save your computer if YOU decide to click on a suspicious link or attachment.

It’s human nature for us to give people “the benefit of the doubt” but with our computing devices we must think the opposite: “assume the worst.”

Whenever you receive a link or attachment, ask yourself these questions before you click: • Was this link and/or attachment unexpected?

• Are there grammatical and/or spelling errors?

• Do the copyrighted icons have any errors or look copied?

• Is this link offering something too good to be true or new gossip?

• Does something seem phishy?

If you answer yes to ANY of the questions… don’t click!

You may have saved yourself a streaming headache. A

Pro Shop Spin-to-WIn:

$1,480

WELLNESS

Sports Office

Helping Hands:

39 Donations:

$250

$7,563

ADMIN

Project Angel

Donations:

$650

...by the numbers

TENNIS Cardio Tennis (34 participants):

$2,457.32

OTHER DONATIONS: • 2 youth bus passes • Knitted blankets, hats and scarves from Laurie Pow • Lost & Found sunglasses, misc jewellery and electronics • Glasses sent to Africa sight program • Laptop from a member • Food & Beverage gathered food and toys at the Family Christmas Parties for Veteran's Food Bank

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS!

BRIDGE

Badminton

$3,230

Art Angels Silent Auction:

$2,749.50*

$$$ FITNESS

Skating

Assault Bike Challenge (33 donors):

Pop-up Dress Sale:

Curling Silent/Live Auctions:

$2,660

$300 Battle of the Blades:

$626.61

$4,150**

online 15 Donations:

$5,170

STAFF Festive Sweater Day:

$147.30

$34,242.44

CaFE 29 Honey:

$340

Sock Drive: 685 pairs 50/50 Draw:

Maintenance

$1,390

$1,220

Poinsettia Sale:

In 2017, we donated 7 boxes of toys and 150 pounds of food to the Veterans Food Bank, approximately 100 racquets to various schools, 7 bags of aquatic gear, 3 bags of sports items, 48 bags of clothing, 16 bags of water bottles, 2 bags of hats, 13 bags of shoes to Project Warmth. Avenue 15 received 3 bags of toiletries, 1 bag watches/jewelry and 2 phones. We donated 400 assorted dishes and 2 large boxes of computer parts to the Drop-In warehouse/store. * Badminton: 12 Glencoe artists submitted 20 items for a silent auction. **Curling: 11 members purchased 7 high profile curlers.

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“Hi, it’s my job to keep you safe!”

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n recreation, it’s still rare for organizations to have positions dedicated to safety, although that trend is beginning to change. Some clubs are revising job descriptions while others are creating brand new, dedicated safety roles. Here at the pioneering Glencoe, I’ve been your Health & Safety Manager for a decade.

Derwin Parker Health & Safety Manager 403-287-4122 dparker@glencoe.org

Previously, I was the Health & Safety Manager with YMCA Calgary. Concerns with swimming pools and fitness centres can be largely the same, but I traded canoeing and horses for golfers. I’m not sure if a joke is required there or not!

at the Club. Those hurt suffered less severe injuries. We’ve also had success in managing claims through Disability Management practices. All in all, our record is good.

In addition to traditional safety measures, we’ve introduced procedures to protect vulnerable people and to manage contractors. Keeping children safe also keeps us busy. Whether it’s Child Protection (child abuse) training sessions for employees and contractors, managing the risk around children’s activities or educating our construction contractors about safety requirements at the Club, we’re there. We hold pre-job contractor meetings routinely at the Club and help to post signage that warns members about hazards. It’s also our job to remind everyone that a three-year old cannot be expected to read safety signage for understanding… and to ensure that more in-depth conversation occurs.

In recreation, the safety person ends up being responsible for a lot! That might mean shovelling snow, conducting an incident investigation, writing policy and/or assisting with contractor start-up meetings, depending on the day.

The Glencoe Club has shown safety leadership among Calgary organizations, working recently with Calgary Police Services on a facility-wide Lockdown – Active Shooter drill and at our golf course on an unannounced Pesticide Release (conducted in conjunction with the Rockyview The primary intent of the original Fire Department). Both of those position was to maintain a health We work hard to prevent harm to events took considerable effort to and safety management system for complete but both locations are members and employees alike. the Club and the Golf Course’s much better prepared because of it.

And, of course, we operate as roughly 575 employees. Specifically, We conduct standard, annual fire efficiently and cost-effectively as the job was all about keeping drills during which we’ve cleared employees safe. possible in order to deliver optimized the 325,000 square foot building in six minutes (with some occupants value to our paying members.

As you’d expect, there’s a great deal mobility-impaired and starting from of employee training in First Aid, a massage or steam room).

WHMIS, emergency procedures and the like but we also have specialty training for fall protection, confined spaces, respirators Alcohol continues to be an area of focus on the membership (masks for working with some chemicals), fire safety and more. side. We work to actively prevent drinking and driving and to ensure a respectful Club environment that keeps all members The Glencoe has the safe operating procedures, manuals, feeling safe when they’re here. We make sure the lighting is fully statistics-tracking systems and administrative support you’d effective and the flooring free of hazards and we maintain the expect. Those systems may not be as sophisticated as those of Closed Circuit (CCTV) cameras to review incidents and issues a multinational oil and gas company, but we’re achieving the as required. desired results. The Workers Compensation Board reports that, for 2012-2015, Club performance was 74 percent better than We’ve enhanced security while working to protect your privacy. the industry average. Between 2013 and 2016, the Club beat the Our psychological support and mental health initiatives have industry average by 57 percent. Fewer employees were injured been well-received. A Derwin Parker is The Glencoe Club’s long-running Health & Safety Manager. A Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), he has earned a Phys Ed degree from the University of Alberta as well as Occupational Health & Safety certificates from the University of Alberta and the University of Calgary.

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Ensuring Glencoe Icemaking Safety Fernie Arena fatalities a reminder to keep procedures optimized.

by Derwin Parker, Health & Safety Manager

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s you might know, on October 17, 2017 three men died while working at the Fernie Arena ice plant. Two were with the City of Fernie and the other was with Cimco, a refrigeration contractor. Many Glencoe members connected directly or indirectly to Fernie and this tragic incident have asked: “Could this happen to us?”

The investigative report might still be months away, so we don’t know exactly what transpired in Fernie that caused the three men to lose their lives, but we’ve reviewed our own practices to identify any need for changes. Once the investigative report is available, we’ll further review our processes to identify any additional considerations.

Simple background As an over-simplification, ammonia is used to keep the ice frozen on curling and skating rinks. Ammonia is a colourless gas with a pungent and highly irritating odour. High exposure to the chemical can be fatal. Low doses can also cause minor medical problems. The smell acts to warn us that ammonia is present and deter us from remaining in the hazardous environment.

Mechanical processes transfer heat from brine (a salty water mixture which is contained in the piping under the ice surfaces) to ammonia, then condense and evaporate it. This heat transfer occurs within the confines of a mechanical room and not within the public spaces of the Club.

There are many concerns in working with ammonia and our review attempted to address them all. The ice plant had received a significant upgrade in 2012, which addressed many engineering and safety upgrades.

Controls that we reviewed Procedures, training events and mechanical equipment in place to prevent an incident from occurring with ammonia, are referred to as controls. All controls have been reviewed.

To evaluate the entire icemaking procedure, we pretended we were hiring a new employee and going through the HR systems

to ensure proper hiring/orientation. We then had a consulting engineering company with experience in this type of operation review current building/fire codes and provide recommendations back to us. Areas of the review completed include: • Initial and ongoing training for newly hired Maintenance employees »» Orientation, initial and ongoing training processes and safe work practice documentation was reviewed and updated »» The mechanical space housing the ice plant was reviewed for signage and warnings. Recommendations were to install guardrails to help prevent incidental contact with valves and to change door access to ensure appropriate orientation and permission to be in the space • Engineering review to provide feedback on current ventilation (HVAC) capabilities in normal and emergency mode against current code requirements and best practices, preventative maintenance schedules, emergency response, etc.

• Ensuring that we have utilized and inter-connected the technology in our automated building management systems (software), sensors and monitored alarms as fully as possible to warn of: »» Any leaks in the system »» Major leaks in the system • Reviewed the emergency procedures for the mechanical space in general and for ammonia »» We created additional emergency response and technical documentation for the Calgary Fire Department to assist in an emergency specific to our location, should the need ever arise This type of review work is not new at The Glencoe Club.

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Oh Canada!

Celebrating Glencoe Employee Achievements and Canada’s 150th Birthday.

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n January 16, we celebrated our employees and their 2017 achievements with a Canadathemed cocktail party.

2017 was a big year for Canada. We celebrated our 150th birthday, Canadians enjoyed free National Park passes, we unfortunately lost great Canadian icon/poet/singer Gord Downie of The Tragically Hip, Sears started their closing sales and we experienced devastating natural disasters across Monika Zwilling the country, which we pulled through as a nation.

CPHR, HR Generalist It felt perfect to recognize what a great country we 403-287-4127 live in while celebrating the successes our employees mzwilling@glencoe.org brought to The Glencoe Club.

In 2017, we opened the brand new Café 29 with the help of all Food & Beverage departments. Our Aquatics team experienced their busiest season yet with the outdoor pool reaching capacity numerous times due to hot weather. Many of our sports and recreation departments introduced innovative programs and services to enhance member experience. Behind the scenes, our Accounting and Administration teams streamlined processes and procedures. Most of our departments were involved with a software switchover which made bookings easier for members. The Creative Studio spearheaded Project Angel, raising over $30,000 for Avenue 15.

At The Glencoe Club, we’re lucky. On average, our employees have been with us six years — and at our awards night, we celebrated 16 employees receiving their 5-year award, 12 receiving their 10-year award, four receiving their 15-year award, eight receiving their 20-year award, two receiving their 25-year award, one receiving her 30-year award and one receiving his 35-year award. In this day and age, long-term tenure can be hard to find, yet we were able to showcase so many of these individuals during this event.

Next, we celebrated our Service and Excellence Award winners.

Employees can be nominated by their peers or supervisors based on a number of criteria including examples of providing great service, being innovative and showing care. The Senior Leadership team, along with HR, goes through all nominations; this is always a tough process as we have so many deserving employees. We were pleased to present 12 employees

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with Service Awards (this is the first award that an employee can receive) and 13 Excellence Awards (these can be awarded to anyone with a previous Service Award and can be received numerous times).

Finally, we announced our Health & Safety Award winner, Jane Ross (Fitness), our Rookie of the Year, Neil Parker (Tennis), our Master of Service, Glenn Rodriguez (Night Housekeeping) and our Team of the Year, Aquatics. These are all exciting awards to watch as we keep the winners a surprise.

If you see our Service, Excellence, Health & Safety, Rookie, Team of the Year winners or Master of Service recipient in the hallways of the Club, please congratulate them! It’s so exciting to be able to recognize and celebrate their dedication to The Glencoe Club. As Gord Downie of The Tragically Hip once sang, “No dress rehearsal — this is our life.” A

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Service/Excellence Award Winners Long Term Service Awards

Master of Service: Glenn Rodriguez

Team Of The Year: Aquatics

Rookie Of The Year: Neil Parker (second left)

Safety Award recipient Jane Ross with Derwin Parker

Long Term Award recipient Mark Jaworski (35 years)

Please visit glencoe.org for full gallery of photos and our Blog for full list of winners. https://glencoe.org/group/pages/home/-/blogs/staff-awards-night

Exellence Award recipients Jessica Power Cyr and Tess Alunan

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Meet Ash Chadha General Manager, The Glencoe Golf & Country Club Interview by Monika Zwilling, CPHR – HR Generalist

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sh Chadha joined The Glencoe Golf & Country Club as General Manager on February 1, 2018. He was hired after a rigorous interview process that included 15 candidates from across Canada. Ash embraces our six core values: respect, integrity, care, relationships, innovation and wellness.

He has an impressive background in the golf and hospitality sectors from around the world and we look forward to his contributions in making the Club your home away from home.

We asked Ash a few questions to help you get to know him better. We might have to work on changing his favourite sports teams (see sidebar).

ASH’S FAVOURITES: Food Thai food – or a good steak!

Musician Bryan Adams Sports Teams New York Giants (football),

New York Rangers (hockey) TV Shows News or sports Movies Comedies or old school movies like The Godfather (though he has been watching a lot of Frozen and Dora nowadays with his kids).

Q: What led you to become the new GM of The Glencoe Golf & Country Club?

I wanted to be a part of The Glencoe Golf & Country Club because of the history, the status, the course, the reputation the Club has, the amazing facilities, the people and the culture — a combination of all of these really attracted me to the Glencoe.

I left my GM role at Nanaimo Golf Club, where I have worked since 2009, to join this team. Before that I was at Waccabuc Country Club, a private member-owned club, in upstate New York as a Food & Service Manager. I think my tenure has really established some ground work so that I can meet the expectations that the Club and the members have. I went to Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, Scotland and received my Bachelors in Hotel and Hospitality Management. I really enjoyed my time there. I loved Scotland and loved seeing a new culture and understanding a new way of life and people. I had decided to go to Scotland as I was in Asia for my undergrad and wanted to go to Europe to study and this opportunity came up.

Scotland is the home of golf, so it worked perfectly for me and I’m so glad that I had that experience.

Q: What is your favourite part about working in the golf industry?

Each day is a new adventure. You get to interact with members and staff. You get to know people and their families on a personal level and celebrate together, whether it is a golf tournament, wedding or Friday night dinner. You don’t usually see that level of human interaction and get to build such a great human connection in other industries.

Q: Why did you first get into the golf industry?

I was attracted to the history of the game and how beautiful it is; generations can play together for years and years. Whether you are seven or 70, you can enjoy it for a long time and you are in a beautiful setting.

Q: What excites you most about joining our team and being in Calgary?

I’m so excited to get to know the members and staff of the Glencoe. I’m excited to move to Calgary for the city and area and being closer to family. It’s a combination of great things.

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Q: Out of our six core values (innovation, integrity, wellness, caring, respect and relationships), which one resonates with you the most and why?

Relationships are key. Whether it’s professional or personal, it’s so important and I take it very seriously. Everything flows through your relationships. If you can’t form relationships with your employees or even personally it really shows. The next would be respect — it’s huge. Respect everyone’s opinions, backgrounds and what they bring to the table. Understand them before you make your decisions.

Q: When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up?

If you talked to my Dad, he wanted me to be an engineer as he was an engineer. When I was young, I was attracted to be a professional cricket player. It was huge where I grew up. We watched and played all the time. I still play maybe twice a year so that didn’t work out, but it was a big thing growing up.

Q: What do you like to do outside of work?

Be with my two young kids and go out with them. On the island, we did lots of outdoorsy activities, going to the trails and hiking and we look forward to doing this in Calgary. Spending time with family and friends. One-on-one personal time is so important to me. I like to watch a lot of sports too — football (NFL) and golf.

Q: What’s your favourite place you have visited and why?

Seychelles, East Africa would be my favourite place, it’s so beautiful and not as commercial as other places. It’s so calm.

I did my internship there. It’s beautiful.

Q: Who is your role model?

My Dad. He was able to accomplish so much in his career while balancing the needs and demands of the family. He traveled and did everything so coolly and calmly which was always impressive to me.

Q: Is there a quote or words that you live by?

Do the right thing. You always come to these positions in life and work and you need to do the right thing; sometimes that’s not the popular thing but you have to do what is right in your mind.

Q: What is one fact about you that some people may be surprised by?

I have a sense of humour. At work, sometimes people don’t see that side of me because I’m acting professionally.

Q: What celebrity would you like to meet for coffee?

If I ever got the opportunity, I would say Nelson Mandela. With what he went through in that time, he would be so interesting.

Obama would also be interesting to meet with.

Q: Where do you hope to be in five to 10 years?

I hope to be in Calgary at the Glencoe!

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Explore Canada’s role in the history of northwestern Europe, golf in France and as an added option attend the Ryder Cup!

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SEPTEMBER 15-28, 2018 • PARIS • YPRES • BEAUMONT HAMEL • AMIENS • VIMY • DIEPPE • CAEN • NORMANDY BEACHES • JUNO MEMORIAL • PARIS

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Exciting New Brands at the Golf Shop

W Steve Thomson, PGA Golf Services Manager 403-240-7387 sthomson@glencoe.org

e’re very excited for the 2018 golf season to get going. We’ll be carrying more than 21 top brands of golf apparel, from FootJoy, Nike, RLX, Puma, Adidas, Under Armour, Travis Mathew and ECCO. We’ll also introduce a few new lines and bring back some niche brands, some of which are almost exclusive to the Glencoe.

New Balance For the first time, New Balance will make its mark on golf. For 111 years, the brand has been making shoes for professional and amateur athletes. The iconic letter N is now seen in almost every country and in every sport. In Europe, it’s on football (soccer) shoes and in North America on footwear for sports like baseball, basketball and tennis. Ever looked at what Milos Raonic is wearing on his feet?

Linksoul

Hugo Boss & Lacoste Last season we brought in Hugo Boss, which proved to be very successful and we’re excited to add Lacoste this year.

Many will be familiar with this French clothing line, famous for its iconic alligator logo. Like Boss, Lacoste uses only the highest quality fabrics and innovative designs.

Linksoul & Adicross Golf is defiantly moving towards clothing that you can wear on-and-off the golf course. Two new and forward-thinking companies leading this trend are Linksoul and Adicross.

Linksoul is out of Oceanside, California, where it’s quickly making its mark in the golf industry. Co-founded by John Ashworth and an all-star team of his family and close friends (Bill Murray and Geoff Cunningham included), they’re a group of people that’s been in men’s lifestyle clothing (namely golf and surfing) for decades. Somewhat tired of the corporate game, they’ve set off on their own pirate ship to do what they do best, but with a new mantra: Tempus Fugit. That’s Latin for Time Flies. “How we spend our time is foremost at Linksoul. We believe enjoying our lives lets us enjoy our work and vice versa. A perfect day for us includes time with family, time with friends, time in nature, creating things with our hands and physical exercise. A life filled with these kinds of days is a good one... It’s no longer just about golf, it’s about everything (however, golf is still mandatory on Fridays).”

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Golf Shop: You try ‘em, we price match ‘em!

Dustin Johnson practices in Adicross gear.

Adicross from Adidas is worn by the World’s #1 golfer, Dustin Johnson. Like Linksoul, Adicross targets enthusiasts of an urbaninspired lifestyle.

“This is something I’ll wear when I’m traveling to a tournament, practicing at home or even headed to the gym,” said Dustin Johnson.

“It’s just a cool look that I’m really excited about, especially since it’s so versatile, being something you can wear on and off the course.”

The goal of the Golf Shop is to provide you, our members, with the best price and personalized professional service for all your purchases.

We have a team member every season whose role is to compare our pricing with Golf Town’s on a weekly basis and we’ll always match Golf Town’s regular price. Our set regular prices (with or without price matching) are kept the same for all members.

To assist you with your equipment purchases, we’ve ordered an extensive inventory of demo clubs for you to try out during the 2018 season. You can sign out demo equipment through the Golf Shop to try at the Practice Facility or out on the course for (a maximum of ) one day.

We’ve booked a full schedule of Demo and Fit Days to further assist you in selecting your new equipment for the 2018 season. We’ll host our Annual Gala Demo Day on Sunday, May 6 from 10 am to 4 pm.

Your Professional team will be on hand with all our equipment vendors to help you test the newest club models.

We have an extensive list of Fitting Days booked as well. Every Friday from May 18 through July 27, we’ll have one of our equipment vendors at the Club from noon to 4 pm. You can book your club fitting appointment through the Golf Shop. We’ll also have four days every week throughout the season where our Professionals will be available for club fitting.

Colmar & Galvin Green Colmar from Italy and Galvin Green from Sweden are small boutique lines we have had for a few years now with a faithful membership following. While Galvin leads our Gore-Tex rainwear sales, Colmar boasts the finest pants ever to grace the Glencoe. Be warned though: Buy one pair and you’ll never go back (the ski suit worn by the Crazy Canucks is Colmar).

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GET TO KNOW

Gord Newis PGA Associate Professional at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club

by Steve Thomson, Golf Services Manager

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’ve known Gord Newis since the late 1990s when we both worked for Jay Wilson. Jay’s company operated the Golf Shop and Teaching Programs at both the Shaganappi and McCall Lake golf courses.

Gord approached me at the APGA Buying Show in the fall of 2008 about openings at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club. He started working at the Glencoe on April 1, 2009 and has been a valuable part of our team ever since.

For the past few seasons, Gord has been responsible for our Men’s Program and the purchasing and management of men’s apparel. He has also been the team lead for our Golf Shop Assistants. These Assistants play a very important role at the Club and Gord has done a terrific job of coaching and leading them.

In addition to his main duties, Gord is a serious foodie, an expert guitar player and our most creative thinker. Many a great idea at the Club has started in the brain of our “Idea Man.” Q: When did you start playing golf?

Being the son of a golf course architect who has been involved in the design of 60 plus golf courses worldwide, I always seemed to be around the game of golf in one way or another. I started golfing in Calgary at the city golf courses (Shag, Lakeview, Maple Ridge and McCall Lake).

Q: When did you know you wanted to become a Golf Professional?

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I worked for 10 years in Turfcare at both Priddis Greens and Cottonwood and it was there where I created strong bonds with several Professionals including Roy Addenbrook. Roy was a great player and used to show me all the “secrets” (THE DIRT).

Q: How long have you been a CPGA Professional?

I joined the CPGA in 1999.

Q: What is your favourite part of working at the Club?

I always think how very privileged I am to come to work each day on such a great piece of property, with 45 holes of world-class golf and one of the greatest practice facilities in North America. But it is overwhelmingly the members and staff I am around each day that makes this job so rewarding.

Q: What do you find most challenging about working at the Club?

Trying to keep up with the energy level of Judy Forshner (the blonde tornado)!

Q: Do you have any favourite/funny stories from your time at the Club that you can share?

I remember my first day at the Club, the course still quite covered in snow and a member came in wondering why we were not open and I wasn’t out there shoveling it off so he could go play (he was 100% serious)! Then I remember a couple years ago myself, Reid, Mike, Ryan and Steve were challenging each other on the Trackman “Challenge of the Week” at the Downtown Club. Whoever had the best 5-ball score would usually post an almost unbeatable score for the week and receive bragging rights among his peers.

However, this time it was short-lived as five minutes later Bill Cooper walked up and said: “What the hell are you boys up to?” He then calmly took off his jacket and, with no warm up, proceeded to post a 5-ball score that trounced all of us. Then he picked up his coat and walked off!

Q: Who has had a strong influence on your career?

I would say I have picked up something from everyone I have worked for but the ones that stand out the most would be Judy Forshner, Steve Thomson and Jay Wilson, from a professional standpoint.

From a player/teaching standpoint, it would be Roy Addenbrook, James Fehr, Martin Ayres and Ben Hogan.

Q: Who makes up your immediate family?

My wife Martine and I will be sharing our 20th Anniversary this July. We have three children: Asia Kate (13), Isabella (10) and William (7).

Q: What’s your favourite memory from all the tournaments you’ve played?

Winning my first tournament in Whitehorse, where we teed off at midnight. I won with a -1 score and took home a picnic basket and a fishing rod. A

Schedule of Events June 14 - 16, 2018

11 Monday INVITATIONAL QUALIFIER Sign up is limited to the first 80 players, member or non-member. Cost: $200+ per player, this cost will be applied to your entry fee should you qualify.

13 Wednesday INVITATIONAL COCKTAIL RECEPTION Come out and meet the players from 6 - 8 pm

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Please visit glencoeinvitational.com for full details

14 Thursday COMPETITION ROUNDS (Thursday - Saturday, June 14 - 16) 8 - 11 am daily on The Forest DRIVE, CHIP & PUTT SKILLS CHALLENGE 5 pm for all players

15 Friday 5 PM HORSERACE The low twenty players after round one will be invited to participate.

This will be played on our Bridges 9-hole rotation. Members are invited to come out and watch the action.

Spectating opportunity!

16 Saturday THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:

FINAL ROUND Members are invited to come out and watch the 2018 Champion be crowned.

Spectating opportunity!

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Exciting Season Underway The Professional team at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club is very excited about the 2018 golf season. We look forward to seeing you and your guests again and getting the season underway.

It promises to be an exciting one, with a wide variety of events, league play and golf instruction offerings.

Events Golf members: Mark your calendars for June 23 for the ever-popular Mr. & Mrs. This year’s event is 1950’s-themed and features on- and off-course fun and surprises, dinner, prizes and dancing to the music of the Dino Martinis to complete the evening. This season there will also be four Mixed Fun Nights. These are fun, Judy Forshner, BEd nine-hole events on The Meadows for golf PGA of Canada members and one other couple (guests Head Professional or members). They’re 5 pm shotguns on 403-240-7380 Friday evenings, with dinner and prizes jforshner@glencoe.org following play. Bring a guest couple and there’s no charge for green fees! Each event features a different culinary experience, with themes to include Mexican, Maritimes & Newfoundland, Christmas and Vegas.

Other member/guest opportunities include the Ladies Member Guest and the Men’s Member Guest. Members and their guests will be treated to a special experience with the inclusion of first tee gifts, meals, on course food and activities, fun formats and more.

Don’t miss the third annual Canada Day Generations Cup. Have you ever wanted to share a trophy with your grandson, granddaughter, son or daughter, regardless of his or her age? In this golf members event you’ll pair up with any member of your family, guest or member, to form a generational pair. As a pair, you’ll compete for the cup against other pairs in fun, 9-hole alternate shot format. Players will be grouped in eight-somes.

As in 2017, the Canada Day Carnival will follow play.

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Ladies Member/Guest

Canada Day

Generations Cup

A full listing and description of the numerous upcoming Men’s, Ladies, Mixed and Junior events is available in the Roster online at glencoegolf.org (as well as in the north hallway of the Clubhouse).

We look forward to the start of our many leagues and encourage all Glencoe Golf & Country Club members to participate.

There’s something for everyone. The leagues include Tuesday Ladies Day, Tuesday Men’s Night, Ladies Wednesday g.l.e.e., Men’s Wednesday Afternooners, Thursday Senior Men’s and Ladies, Thursday Junior League, Friday Ladies White Tee, Friday Men's Black Tee No Strokes, Sunday Mixed and Sunday Family Days.

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The Glencoe Golf & Country Club Teaching Centre

Join us for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt, Annual Petting Zoo & a visit from the Easter Bunny at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club!

EASTER BRUNCH

All aspects of the golf game including long game, short game, mental game and course management are covered through the various teaching programs. Many of these programs are open to both Glencoe Golf and Glencoe regular members, and cater to all levels of golfers, from beginners to advanced players. Our experienced professional team utilizes state-of-the-art teaching technology, including:

SUNDAY, APRIL 1 Reservations starting at 10:30 am *Price: $47.50 (13 years & up) $25 (4-12 years old) *Prices are subject to 17% House Charge and GST

For more information and reservations, please call 403-240-7381

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BODITRAK (New for 2018) an excellent resource to help develop golfer’s games and find efficiency. Staff use it to deliver immediate feedback on what your body’s doing in the swing, but also to benchmark performance. The system focuses on the interaction between the golfer and the ground.

SAM PuttLab uses ultrasound measurements to analyze the 28 most important parameters of your putting stroke

JC Video uses software to provides instant digital video replays help you improve your swing

TRACKMAN Launch Monitor utilizes a 3D Doppler system to track and measure ball flight and club data.

Our Professional team looks forward to helping you improve your golfing ability and enjoyment of the game this year!

Mother’s Day

BRUNCH & DINNER Sunday, May 13

Brunch

Reservations starting at 10:30 am *Price: $47.50 (13 years & up) $25 (4-12 years old)

Dinner

Reservations starting at 6 pm *Price: $55 (13 years & up) $30 (4-12 years old) *Prices are subject to 17% House Charge and GST

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Enjoy Your Spring

Spring is always the most intense time of year at the Golf Course as we prepare for the season ahead and this year is no exception!

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Natasha Sawatsky, CMP Membership Marketing Director 403-240-7395 nsawatsky@glencoe.org

his is my 10th season with the Club and I am excited as always to get underway with the planning and execution of our family events and activities.

We had an incredibly successful season in 2017 and welcomed over 30 new families to the Club. Are you aware that your family can join us as Active members for the 2018 season at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club?

As I mentioned at the end of last season, Glencoe members are automatically approved for membership and the process to become a Golf member is very simple. You can choose from one the following options when joining:

Active Membership • No restrictions on usage • Full entrance fee is paid • Pays Principal dues Active Membership 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 $2,500 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 If you are 33 or younger and have no current family ties to the Golf Course, we also have a plan for you. The Associate Installment plan enables you to pay the entrance fee in annual, interest free installments for up to 10 years and provides the opportunity to join without ever being exposed to a waitlist or service fees.

Also, please keep your eyes open for events like Canada Day and The Drive-in at The Driving Range which are open to The Glencoe Club members annually!

Glencoe members are always welcomed to join us for dining and most social events at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club!

The Glencoe Golf & Country Club offers some of the most reasonably priced golf dues in the city and is the largest facility in Canada. With 45 holes including rated and sloped family tees and a nationally ranked Practice Facility, we have something for everyone!

We look forward to the opportunity of seeing you at the Golf Course. If you have any questions, please contact me via email at nsawatsky@glencoe.org. A

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Meet our new Catering Manager The Glencoe Golf & Country Club is pleased to announce that Courtney Tanaka, has been named Catering Manager (new position) on the Food & Beverage team. Courtney will book, coordinate and lead all catering and banquet events at the Golf Club such as corporate meetings, tournaments, weddings, anniversary parties and more.

Courtney has been in the hospitality industry for over seven years. In addition, she graduated from the University of Calgary with two degrees, each with distinction (Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Arts). Courtney has an extensive background in food and beverage as well as management experience.

2018 corporate or private holiday parties Book now to save the date!

The Glencoe Golf & Country Club will once again open up dates for members to book corporate or private holiday parties in the Clubhouse. We’ll have dates available from November 1 to December 18, 2018. The beautiful scenic backdrop, holiday decor and chance to partake in outdoor activities makes the Golf Club a fun and unique venue for your next holiday party. For more details, please contact Courtney Tanaka, Catering Manager at ctanaka@glencoe.org or 403-880-3090.

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Greetings from your Greenskeeper!

GLENCOE MEMBERS WELCOMED!

F Brock Coates, AGS Course Superintendent 587-393-1644 bcoates@glencoe.org

or those who don’t know me, my name is Brock Coates and as of last July 31, I’m your Superintendent. I worked closely with former Superintendent, Kerry Watkins, for five seasons. He took a step back at the beginning of 2017 play, which made for a smooth transition that went largely unnoticed.

Kerry deserves tons of credit for the success we had in Turfcare last year, but I also don’t want to sell the current Turfcare team short. With one of the warmest and driest summers we have seen in some time, the team was extremely professional during the uncertainty of this transition. I know it wasn’t easy for the management team in Turfcare, but to a person, everyone was amazing at making all jobs easier, especially mine!

As a management team, we’re looking forward to our first full season together. We plan to keep building a culture where all staff feel like a part of the day-to-day process and the entire team buys in on the common goal. Accountability and consistency will be keys to our continued success.

Promotions from within have added two managers to the Turfcare team that complement the current skill set perfectly and raise our expectations moving forward.

Although there are currently no major projects expected to drastically impact play for the upcoming season, members and guests are going to see some work taking place beyond than the daily grooming of the property. For starters, we’ll move the Fairway Practice Bunker from the East Tee to the West Tee on the Driving Range, enhance the pond and creek on the Practice Facility, install permanent Silver Tees on The Forest and improve the creeks throughout the property.

We’re all very excited to get to work on the course, making you — the membership — proud! As the new(ish) Superintendent, I plan to bring my own vision to daily course prep and to continue building on the successful processes and practices implemented over the last five years.

A final word: It sure doesn’t hurt that Kerry is a phone call, text, email or short trip down the river away! A

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TEACHING CENTRE If you’re looking to improve your golf game or brush off the rust in your swing, there’s no better place in the city.

The Glencoe Golf & Country Club Teaching Centre offers lessons and instructional programs for all ages and skill levels. Our PGA of Canada Teaching Professionals employ state-of-the-art tools and techniques to elevate your game. Our private teaching centre allows you to improve in a casual, non-intimidating environment.

For more information, please contact RYAN ANDERSON Head Teaching Professional randerson@glencoe.org 403-240-7390

HIKING CLUB

Alberta has some great trails to take advantage of with spectacular vistas. We have planned a small handful of hikes that we would love to take interested members out for.

HIKE #1

HORSETHIEF CANYON TRAIL, DRUMHELLER, AB Date: Saturday, May 12 (*backup date: Friday, May 25) Member Fee: $25+ Elevation Change: 200 m over 3 km Duration: Approximately 2 hours Meal Provided: Lunch at Bernie & the Boys Bistro in Drumheller, featured on You Gotta Eat Here!

HIKE #3

AGES 10+ WELCOMED!

HIKE #2

JOHNSTONS CANYON, BANFF NATIONAL PARK Date: Monday, July 9 (*backup date: Monday, July 16) Member Fee: $20+ Elevation Change: 215 m over 6 km (12 km round trip) Duration: 4 hours Meal Provided: Sandwiches/snacks and water at the trailhead to bring along.

HIKE #4

NIHAHI RIDGE, BRAGG CREEK

BOOM LAKE, BANFF NATIONAL PARK

Date: Sunday, July 29 (*backup date: Sunday, August 26) Member Fee: $36+ Elevation Change: 326 m over 9 km Duration: 3 hours Meal Provided: Bottled water and snack at the trailhead, lunch to follow at the Bavarian Inn included.

Golf Add on: Optional add on of golf at a local Bragg Creek spot TBA. (Golf fees would be in addition to the Member Fee).

Date: Friday, September 7 (*backup date: Wednesday, September 19) Member Fee: $20+ Elevation Change: 185 m over 5.1 km (10 km round trip) Duration: 3 - 4 hours Meal Provided: Bottled water/snacks/sandwich provided at the trailhead.

Glencoe members are invited! For more details and/or to register, please contact: JULIE REPP at jrepp@glencoe.org or 403-240-7377 * Backup dates listed are for weather related cancellations. All participants are to provide their own water, sunscreen, bug spray, appropriate hiking attire and closed toe athletic/hiking shoes.

Fee includes lunch/snacks for each hike and a certified staff member to lead the group.

CONTACT LIST MANAGEMENT

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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 Ash Chadha, General Manager The Glencoe Golf & Country Club ....................................... 403-240-7385 Rick Cooke, CPA, CGA, CIM, CMgr, CFO/CIO The Glencoe Club/The Glencoe Golf & Country Club ..... 403-287-4142

Ed Penn, IT Manager ................................................................ 403-287-4120 Byron Anderson, IT Tech ........................................................ 403-700-7358 Stéphane Bohémier, IT Tech ............................................... 587-583-6500

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 Laura Dunnigan, Controller .................................................... 403-287-4146 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

OPERATIONS 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

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

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

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 ......................................................................... 403-287-4174 Jessica Power Cyr, Wellness & Lifestyle Director ............ 403-287-4178

FOOD & BEVERAGE

SPORTS

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 Ciara Glendon, Sales & Events Manager...............c 403-998-6066/161 Courtney Tanaka, Catering Manager...............................c 403-880-3090

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)

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

CREATIVE STUDIO

GOLF Golf Shop ................................................ 403-242-4019 or 403-571-0055 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 78 glencoe.org

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