Glencoe Life - Winter 2018

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

DEC 2018 – FEB 2019 • Vol. 3, Issue 4

WISHING YOU A SPORTY, FIT AND FESTIVE SEASON!

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CONTENTS THE GLENCOE CLUB MAGAZINE • December 2018 – February 2019 • Vol. 3, Issue 4

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18 DEPARTMENTS

HIGHLIGHTS

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President’s Message

24 The Legacy Project

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Golf President’s Message

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CEO's Message

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News & Events

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Calendar

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Membership

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Affiliated Clubs

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Recreation/Wellness

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Sports

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Notable

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Golf

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Employee Profile

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Contact List

Jim Thompson tells us he’s seen all the other clubs in Canada and the Glencoe is the best. Bar none!

36 Time Restricted Feeding Exciting new studies show that eating at specific times during the day can keep us fit and healthy.

40 Mindfulness versus The Hectic Holidays If the holiday season stresses you out, we’ve got some helpful advice for you. Maintain your sanity and have some fun as we bring in a New Year!

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50 Mountain Awareness The Canadian Rockies are a worldclass adventure zone. They can also be dangerous. Learn to enjoy the wildness of the mountains while ensuring your safety.

58 Last Straw Campaign The Glencoe recently joined Calgary’s Last Straw Campaign, contributing to eco-friendly changes in our city.

72 Golf Simulator Play Pebble Beach or any of the 31 courses using the same technology as PGA pros. We’ve got state-ofthe-art golf simulators to help you improve your swing!

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THE GLENCOE CLUB PRESIDENT ’S MESSAGE

An Exciting 2019 Ahead!

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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am humbled and honoured to become the President of The Glencoe Club.

Since joining in 1977, I have seen many Presidents come and go. I hope I can provide the kind of leadership they exhibited over the last 41 years.

The Board of Directors welcomes two new members through our recent election. Mike Morin and Lee Richardson are legends in the area of law and politics and we welcome their perspective and experience to The Glencoe Club Board.

Thanks to the membership for the participation in the vote for Directors.

1,856 votes were cast or 37 percent of eligible shareholders.

We also welcome the re-election of Susan Schulli, who at a recent board meeting was elected President of The Glencoe Golf & Country Club. In addition, at that Board meeting, Dan McDonald was elected Vice President of The Glencoe Golf & Country Club and Danny Shannon was elected Vice President of The Glencoe Club. This talented group, together with myself, form the Executive Committee of The Glencoe Club Board.

In addition, we have new Chairs of our various board standing committees: Dan McDonald (Finance), Evonne Whelan (Membership), Robert Birrell (Governance) and Bryan Wright (Facilities).

The coming year will be busy, as amongst other things, the Glencoe will be hosting the Badminton Nationals January 30 to February 2, 2019 and with the Calgary Winter Club, co-hosting the Canadian Mixed Doubles Squash Championships April 2, 2019. The 2019 Invitational, which is ranked as one of the top three Amateur golf tournaments in

Canada, will also be held in June. We are looking for sponsors for this event. My company sponsored this event a number of years ago and it’s a very worthwhile endeavour.

We also continue to work on final numbers and approval for the Main Course, which will see the complete renovation of the second floor dining establishments at the Downtown Club. Presently, the bids are out for tender and we will have a final budget amount in mid-January for Board approval. We hope we can start construction in June 2019.

We hope you enjoyed the President’s Ball.

The music was great and the food even better! Everybody danced the night away to the Dino Martinis, Calgary’s best dance band and then hopefully took a taxi ride home, if necessary. As I said in my short speech, the Glencoe is all about people and social interaction, which takes place on a day-to-day basis. It’s our second home and where our kids grow up and mature and sometimes become great athletes. It is special to be a member.

In November, at the Figure Skating Provincial Sectional Championships in Red Deer, our athletes continued to amaze. Ethan Scott and Kaiya Ruiter won gold, bringing home the championship. We wish them well at the Canadians in Edmonton!

The holiday season is upon us and I would like to wish you all a happy time with family and friends, as we look forward to an exciting 2019 at The Glencoe Club.

Ron Newman President The Glencoe Club

THE GLENCOE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB PRESIDENT ’S MESSAGE

Happy Wintering

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t is an honour and a pleasure to write this column for the first time as President of The Glencoe Golf & Country Club for the 2018 – 2019 season. It promises to be a busy one!

First off, I would like to thank Bryan Wright for his incredibly enthusiastic presidency last season. Bryan continues to show his love for our Club in his many roles and has assured me that he will appear in cameo roles, with a mic in hand, during the upcoming season.

I would also like to extend many thanks to our new General Manager, Ash Chadha. To say that Ash’s first season at the Golf Club has been a challenge is stating the obvious.

The latest start, the earliest finish and a whole lot of smoke sort of sums up his challenges, which he and the staff faced with tenacity and humour. The service they provided and the quality of the courses were exemplary, notwithstanding what Mother Nature threw at them. We are thankful that Ash and his family have not decided to pack it in and go back to Vancouver Island!

Brock Coates and his team were equally up to the challenges. They worked hard all spring to bring the courses up to their great conditions, even after such a tough winter.

Then they had to do it all again after our rather surprising early snowfall. I learned a lot about ice levels, how many days the snow cover can stay on before damage and the little fungi that breed under the snow (just as examples) while Brock worked to get the course bedded down for the winter. A lot was done in a very short time with many long days for the team.

Looking ahead, the Board of Directors will be prioritizing three capital projects for the Golf Club. They are, in no particular order, the replacement of the Meadows bunkers, the Turfcare facility and the renovation of the north end of the Clubhouse and area.

We will be gathering more information regarding these projects in the next months and hope to make some decisions at the Board Retreat in January.

Many of the non-golf programs at the Golf Club were very successful last season. The Wine Club and the Hiking Club continue to have lots of interest and there are many fun events that add to our member experience.

I was very fortunate to have participated with a number of members in the first Beaches and Bunkers history and golf tour of Belgium and Normandy. We all learned so much about the Canadians in the First and Second World Wars and we made some lasting friendships. Ryan Anderson was our resident Golf Professional. He helped to make the trip a great success.

A reminder that the outdoor activities at the Golf Club will begin when the white stuff that I am currently watching out my window accumulates sufficiently. There is track-set cross country skiing, snowshoeing, skating and curling. It is such a peaceful and beautiful place in the winter (except when the outdoor bonspiel is on) and it is open to members of both Clubs.

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

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S MESSAGE

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cannot believe that the year is almost behind us. It has been a great 12 months at both of our Clubs, despite the weather for golf activities. On behalf of management and staff, I would like to wish all our members a happy holiday season and a healthy, active fun and sun filled 2019.

Unfortunately, especially in the busy winter and holiday season, there are incidents where members sometimes react disproportionately to situations resulting in disrespectful treatment of fellow members or employees. It is our aim that The Glencoe Club be a sanctuary and second home for our members and staff.

To achieve that goal, it is incumbent on staff and members alike to treat each other with respect. Often this type of behaviour arises when alcohol has been consumed. Please be mindful of the Club’s extensive Respectful Behaviour Policy (located on the website) to enhance and ensure a safe and respectful environment for all members and employees.

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We have a lot of great activities and events planned for 2019 at both of our Clubs.

To kick things off, The Glencoe Club is hosting some of the top players in the country at the 2019 Canadian National Badminton Championships that will run from January 20 to February 2. The event will be “unticketed,” as we want to give our entire membership a chance to see some extremely high-level competition.

If you have some time to drop by the courts, it will be well worth it!

After 34 years of dedicated service, our Creative Studio Supervisor, Wendy Dypolt, retired from her position in late September. She will be missed very much at the Glencoe. Her many years of hard work and dedication made our Club’s communications the envy of the industry. She took us from typesetting, cut and paste and hand-drawn posters to the computer age. The Creative Studio is a very busy department, producing thousands of high-quality communication pieces that keep our members and employees at both Clubs well informed.

After many months of work, the detailed design for the “Main Course” construction project is complete.

I congratulate General Manager Jan Bloemraad and his team, as well as the design consultants, for completing this well thought out, practical and beautiful development plan. I also thank the members for providing so much constructive feedback over the past 18 months that has guided the design team.

The tender package has been submitted to the trades for competitive bids. We expect to have the final budget numbers prepared for Board review in early January. If the costs come in as expected, it is hoped that the project will begin construction in June 2019 and will take approximately 20 months to complete.

The good news is that the construction can be staged to ensure that we have at least limited food and beverage service throughout the course of the project.

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

Greg Lundmark, CCM, CCE Chief Executive Officer

Member Appreciation Day THE GLENCOE PRO SHOP

DECEMBER 6 Extended Hours 9 am - 9 pm

Hourly DRAW PRIZES

25% OFF*

BEVERAGES & SNACKS will be served from 11 am – 2 pm & 4 – 7 pm

*Discount off regular retail merchandise. Cannot be combined with any other promotions and discounts.

Services, post strung racquets, special orders and gift cards excluded. Valid December 6 only. See in-store for details.

12 Hourly draws prizes will be Glencoe Pro Shop credit.

Credit valid from December 7, 2018 – December 7, 2019 in the Glencoe Pro Shop

Richard’s work celebrates the vast spaces of Alberta’s prairelands and the natural beauty of BC’s West Coast, sometimes across the expanse of a canola field in bloom or down the long view of a reach of the Fraser River framed by trees and sky. But his work also celebrates small moments that mark the changing of seasons: bright clover against new grass, the colours of wheat, apple blossoms against the bare branches from which they grew.

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

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CLUB NEWS & EVENTS LAVER CUP TO BECOME ANNUAL GLENCOE TRIP? This year, for the first time, the Club arranged a members’ trip to Chicago to watch the second annual Laver Cup tennis tournament. The Laver Cup is the tennis equivalent of golf’s Ryder Cup. It’s a competition between only two teams: the European team and the World team.

The tournament location alternates between cities in Europe and those elsewhere in the world each year.

Next year, the tournament will be held in Geneva, Switzerland.

The Laver Cup consists of two sessions on Friday, two on Saturday

and one on Sunday. Each day, match victories are worth more points than they were the previous day (Friday – one point, Saturday – two points, Sunday – three points). The highlight for many this year was seeing Roger Federer play four matches: two singles and two doubles. In one of the doubles matches, he paired up with Novak Djokovic. With Federer getting close to the end of an amazing career, this made for a very exciting spectator event. We hope to make the Laver Cup an annual Glencoe trip!

GOLF SIMULATOR Keep an eye out around the Club (daily) for Golf Simulator special events such as a Longest Drive Competition or a Ryder Cup Challenge. One of the most popular is our Flames Game Specials. During select Flames home games, book your simulator as you normally would and enjoy a Jug of Beer and a Plate of Nachos for only $30! Mark your calendar: December 6 & 20 at 5 pm, December 8 & 29 at 6 pm and December 22 at Noon.

TRICK-OR-TREAT HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES IN THE PRESCHOOL Weeks before Halloween, the children were already in high spirits, decorating the Preschool room, discussing which costumes they were going to wear and asking questions like: “Who has the same costume as me,” “which superhero is your favourite” and “what princess dress could we wear?”

The Junior classes celebrated Halloween on October 30 and the Senior/Mixed classes on October 31.

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their best costumes, proud to show the instructors who they were. The day had fun activities and crafts in the classroom, dance play lessons and a trick-or-treat adventure through the Club. The Seniors/Mixed preschool children enjoyed a magic show. Lots of laughter was heard throughout the day and every child went home with a bag full of treats.

Stay tuned for new adventures in the upcoming months!

CLUB NEWS & EVENTS

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR The Club is very proud of its own Chris Jennings, Athletic Manager, who was recently awarded the Young Professional of the Year honour by the Canadian Society of Club Managers (photo, above: Chris with Awards Selection Committee).

This award recognizes a young club management professional who demonstrates notable accomplishments and shows great future potential. The recipient of this award has a bright future in club management. Congratulations, Chris!

PRESIDENT’S BALL The annual President’s Ball was held on Friday, November 16 in the Ballroom.

The sold-out event featured a cocktail reception, four course fine dining and dancing to Dino Martinis. Members came together to toast and celebrate our newest Club President, Ron Newman. Please visit glencoe.org for a full gallery of photos.

Susan Schulli, Anne and Greg Lundmark

Photos by Paulina Ochoa

Sherry Krause with Ron Newman

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HOCKEY DAY IN CANADA… AT THE GLENCOE CLUB! The Glencoe Club is celebrating Hockey Day in Canada with all other Canadians on Saturday, February 9, 2019. A national celebration of the grind and the glories of one of the world’s fastest, toughest games, the event is also about coming together as a community and as a country. In that spirit, we invite you to the Club to celebrate the sport of hockey with us!

Each year, Canadians play the game of hockey, one of our country’s oldest and most beloved sports. Since the early 1900s, the game has inspired all of us on

outdoor ponds, in community rinks and in arenas of every size. We cheer on our Timbits as heartily as our NHLers, our Olympic and our Paralympic players.

Bring your whole family to Hockey Day in Canada at the Glencoe. Wear your favourite jersey, participate in skills games, play some shinny and take part in fun competitions.

Join us on the rink February 9 to celebrate hockey with the Glencoe community. Watch the Glencoe website and social media for further details!

PATCH & PROSECCO – RETRO SKATE NIGHT Calling all figure skaters, current and alumni: There’s a fantastic night of retro fun on its way! The Skating Department invites all figure skating alumni for an off-ice social we’re calling Prosecco, Popcorn & Chocolates in the Skating Lounge on February 8, 2019. On the ice, the coaches will demonstrate old-fashioned school figures for our current athletes. Why? For the fun and the history!

Our coaches encourage any alumni skaters willing to dust off their boots to sign-up and partner on a “patch” with some of our young athletes, sharing with them the experience of doing figures. We’ll provide a 75-minute overview of the figure tests—Preliminary through Gold—featuring the “highlights” of each level.

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School figures are the foundation of modern-day figure skating and still practiced around the world. In Vail, Colorado, the World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships are held every year with some very famous judges you might remember including Janet Lynn, Dick Button, Trixie Schuba, Slavka Kohout and Richard Dwyer.

Join us for a great evening of skating and friends or just wander down the skating/ badminton hallway for a blast from the past. Skating dresses are optional!

WINTER PARTIES AT THE GOLF COURSE Are you looking for the perfect venue for your next family gathering, corporate retreat or team meeting?

The Glencoe Golf & Country Club is available for private function bookings throughout the off-season (January to April) with a variety of spaces available.

You can even combine outdoor winter activities such as skating or cross-country skiing with your function.

For more information, contact Courtney Tanaka, Catering Manager, at 403-880-3090 or ctanaka@glencoe.org

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BADMINTON NATIONALS JANUARY 30 – FEBRUARY 2 The Glencoe Club is excited to welcome up to 100 of the best badminton athletes in the country to compete in the most prestigious national badminton event in Canada.

This tournament was last hosted at The Glencoe Club in 2012 when our own Alex Pang won the Men’s Singles event.

Members will notice that competitors are allowed too wear coloured clothing for the duration of this event. This is to stay in line with the Badminton World

Federation guidelines regarding appropriate attire.

Another item of note: This event will be un-ticketed, as we want to encourage all of our membership to drop in and enjoy watching high-level badminton.

Saturday, February 2 will be “Finals Day.”

Mark your calendar and come to the courts!

2019–2020/2020-2021 PRESCHOOL SEASON Interested in The Glencoe Club Preschool program and your child is under three years-of-age? The Preschool has Waitlists up for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 on the website, under Preschool – Registration. Children are registered in the Junior Preschool Program directly from the Waitlist on the first Monday in February of the year in which they start Preschool (in September). Priority is given to students repeating their year and siblings of former students. To participate in the Preschool program, children have to be three years-of-age and fully toilet trained.

VOLUNTEER FOR THE ICEBREAKER! You don’t have to run in the Glencoe Icebreaker on Sunday, April 7, 2019 to experience the excitement of the race! Come out and volunteer at this fun event and you’ll get a free, long sleeve technical shirt and a wonderful

brunch. What a great way to show your support for friends and family. For more information or to sign up as a volunteer, contact Jane Ross at 403-287-4176, ext.

330 or email jross@glencoe.org

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Frozen Theme Workshop

Enchanted Family Christmas Parties

Bridge: STaC Game

EV3 Robotic Games

Silver points

2:30 – 4:30 pm / Age: 3 – 5 Children will be taken through obstacle courses and activities in the pursuit to save Arendelle. They will partake in a craft that surely would please Elsa and Anna and devour a snack that Sven would love too!

Come experience the Glencoe Family Christmas—one of our most popular family traditions!

4 pm entertainment, 5 pm buffet dinner, 4 – 6 pm Santa will arrive.

Club will be collecting toys and food items to brighten the holiday season for those in need.

9 am – Noon / Age: 7 – 14 Warm up your bots!

The Robo Games are in Calgary! Build, wire, and program your own robot to compete in various games.

Learn valuable skills in coding, problem-solving and engineering while designing your robot to meet every challenge.

2, 9 & 16 Junior Chefs Cooking Class Series 1 – 4 pm / Age: 6 – 8 Take cooking to the next level with this intermediate cooking class. From multistep directions to more complicated recipes, students will create yummy things to eat and share. This series of classes will focus on creating an item for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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6 Pro Shop Member Appreciation Day Save 25% from 9 am – 9 pm.

Hourly draw prizes. Beverages and snacks will be served from 11 am – 2 pm & 4 – 7 pm.

5 – 21 Christmas Lunch Buffet in the Grille Room Weekdays only.

Reservations via Reception 403-243-2506.

For events, please register online. See Sports Brochure for more info.

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Stem Night

Bridge Christmas Charity Luncheon

Preschool Christmas Concert

Club Closed

Club Championship game, registration required.

5 – 6 pm

6:30 – 8 pm / Age: 6 – 11 The kids will explore engineering from the world of chemistry where they will make their own slime, to magnetics as they build and test their own levitating cars. We will cap the night with some mechanical engineering.

Junior Badminton Ladder Last day before Christmas.

Resumes Monday, January 7.

December 23 Club closes at 4 pm. Open for staff Christmas Party only.

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Curling Christmas Break

8th Annual Doubles Curling Bonspiel

December 19 – January 7.

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Bring A Friend To Badminton

Badminton Courts Closed

5 – 6 pm boys / 6 – 7 pm girls 6-9 Ladder. Friend must be a member.

December 20, 3 pm – December 26 for floor resurfacing.

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Christmas Gift Giving

Little Chefs Christmas Cookies

Polar Express Theme Workshop

2 – 5 pm / Age: 3 – 5 Christmas is the season to give and what a great opportunity for children to create a gift for someone they love. Of course there will be games and a yummy treat!

2 – 5 pm / Age: 3 – 5 Children love to delve into the art of cooking. Children will learn to follow recipes to create their own masterpieces.

The focus of this class will be Christmas goodies.

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2:30 – 4:30 pm / Age: 3 – 5 Journey to the North Pole!

Children will delight in the story The Polar Express as we take part in activities, enjoy cookies and hot chocolate and create some Christmas crafts all for those that believe.

7 & 21 Wibit Day 6 – 8 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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2 – 4 pm / Shoulders This technique will give you the knowledge to release muscle tension, increase circulation and improve mobility in a wide range of joints.

9:15 – 3:30 pm An extremely fun one-day event for 16 teams we begin play at 9:15 am and play down to a championship final.

All levels of skill are invited to participate. Lunch and prizes (including at least two toasters!) are included in your registration of $100 per team.

Four games are guaranteed along with numerous laughs!

Any combination of male/ female is acceptable. Each team must bring two prizes for the prize table (minimum $20). Register online.

31 Club Closed Club closes at 4 pm. Open only for pre-reserved New Year’s Eve Dinner.

Christmas Jr. Ladder Badminton Tournament

New Year’s Eve Dinner

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JANUARY 2019 1 Club Closed

2 Video Golf Lessons January 2 – March 9 Train for a better game!

For more information, contact Ryan Anderson at 403-240-7390.

Icebreaker Registration Entry forms will be available at The Tech Shop and The Glencoe Club and accepted at the Sports Office on January 10 for members and January 15 for nonmembers.

5–6 Christmas Junior Ladder Badminton Tournament Singles events: January 5 Doubles events: January 6.

7 Junior Badminton Ladder Resumes

11 & 25 Wibit Day 6 – 8 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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4th Annual Outdoor Curling Bonspiel

Yamuna® Body Rolling

Youth Climb & Swim Night

10 am – 3:30 pm Eight teams can register for this one-day event held on the Bridges pond at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club (weather dependent).

Register by emailing curling@glencoe.org

14 Ukrainian New Year 4:30 – 9 pm Traditional Ukrainian dinner in Sports Lounge and Pub. $13.95++

6:45 – 8:45 pm Save Your Jaw This technique will give you the knowledge to release muscle tension, increase circulation and improve mobility in a wide range of joints (face balls included).

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 their parents have a quiet dinner, work out in Fitness, get a massage or play a game of tennis.

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Wedding Dance Workshop

Yoga For Better Sleep

2 – 4 pm Getting married or attending a wedding? This workshop will give you the basics of partner dancing to make your first dance a great experience.

Learn basic steps, turns and how to dip with ease. Please register only one person per couple.

17 – 20 Senior Curling Club Championships Sign up sheets will be posted one month ahead of the Championships on the bulletin board.

24 Wellness University 1:30 – 2:30 pm Best Friends Approach Training for Dementia with Jessica Power Cyr. Register online.

25 Robbie Burns Day All evening in the Pub, choose from a selection of Scotches paired with complimentary small bites.

6 – 8 pm Tired of counting sheep or feeling fatigue from sleep deprivation? This workshop will guide you through some straightforward breathing techniques, restorative yoga postures to help calm the nervous system and meditation to quiet the “monkey mind.” No previous yoga experience necessary.

Hungry Hungry Robots 6:30 – 8 pm / Age: 6 – 11 Based on the fun game of Hungry Hungry Hippos, kids will build their robot and face off against each other attempting to gather more objects than the others and safely place them in a scoring zone.

27 Junior Food Science 1 – 4 pm / Age: 6 – 8 Through the study of the natural world, the scientists in training will be performing science experiments with household items and food.

They will learn about science in the kitchen and how they can perform their own experiments at home.

31 Speaker Series 7 – 9 pm How do we Learn How to Read – The Essential Ingredients with Dr. Steve Truch. Register online.

For events, please register online. See Sports Brochure for more info.

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FEBRUARY 2019 1 Youth Pizza & Plunge Night 6:30 – 8:45 pm / Age: 6 – 9 Enjoy a dinner of pizza and then go into the outdoor pool for a refreshing dip. There will be no shortage of fun on this Friday night!

3 Junior Cupcake Wars 1 – 4 pm / Age: 6 – 8 Do you have kids that love Cupcake Wars or want to learn cupcake decorating?

Cupcakes are a great way to get kids cooking and being creative. Kids will learn some cupcake decorating techniques and ideas and then the final showdown will be on their own cupcake as they bedazzle mini cakes!

LIII Super Bowl Watch the game from Atlanta, Georgia in the Pub. Food and drink specials, door prizes and final grand prize!

Wibit Day 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.

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Chinese New Year

Youth Climb & Swim Night

Hockey Day in Canada

Celebrate Chinese New Year all day with special food and drinks menu in the Sports Lounge and Pub!

7 Speaker Series 7 - 9 pm Medical Cannabis & Dementia with Padma Genesh (Alzheimer’s Society). Register online.

8 Prosecco, Popcorn & Chocolates The Skating Department invites all figure skating alumni for this off-ice social in the Skating Lounge. On the ice, the coaches will demonstrate old-fashioned school figures for our current athletes.

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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, work out in Fitness, get a massage or play a game of tennis. A great opportunity for both of you to enjoy a night

Join us on the rink to celebrate hockey with the Glencoe community. Watch the website (glencoe.org) and social media for more details!

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8 & 22 Wibit Day 6 – 8 pm / Age: 7 & up Join us for some aquatic adventure as you climb, jump and splash your way through the Wibit obstacle course.

For events, please register online. See Sports Brochure for more info.

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Valentine’s Day Dinner in the Grille Room

Adult Doubles & Mixed Doubles Badminton Club Championships

Mixed Curling Club Championships

Love is in the air! Embrace Valentine’s Day with our romance set dinner in the Grille Room. Reservations available via Reception 403-243-2506.

18 - 22 Blood Pressure Awareness Know your numbers! Come to the Fitness Center and let our team educate you on the importance of knowing what a normal blood pressure reading looks like. You will receive a wallet-sized card with your blood pressure reading to bring to your physician .

19 Family Day Sunday/Holiday hours.

A, B and C levels if enough entries. FREE for league participants. Register at the Sports Office. (Registration deadline is February 13).

23 & 24 Avalanche Training Level 1 (AST 1) 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Age: 16+ The Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 curriculum was developed by Avalanche Canada and involves a mix of theoretical classroom instruction and field-based practical learning. We will be offering the classroom and field session over a weekend to apply all classroom learnings to the outdoors.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake lover! All you can eat pancake menu in the Sports Lounge and Pub.

Sign up sheets will be posted one month ahead of the Championships on the bulletin board.

24 Junior Cooking with Books 1 – 4 pm / Age: 6 – 8 Chefs in training can enjoy our cooking and reading program.

Two books will be selected and a corresponding recipe will enhance the story that they read. It‘s a fun and creative way to enhance literacy and give tactile meaning to the words on the page.

28 Wellness University 1:30 – 2:30 pm Opening Minds Through Art training with Jane Ross.

Register online.

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St. Patrick’s Day Special menu with entertainment in the Pub.

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Easter Brunch & Dinner APRIL 21

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2018/19 BOARD OF DIRECTORS boardmgt@glencoe.org • glencoe.org • glencoegolf.org

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Ron Newman

Danny Shannon

THE GLENCOE CLUB PRESIDENT

THE GLENCOE CLUB VICE-PRESIDENT

Executive Committee rnewman@glencoe.org

Executive Committee Facilities Committee Finance Committee Membership Committee Curling Committee dshannon@glencoe.org

Susan Schulli

Dan McDonald

THE GLENCOE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB PRESIDENT

THE GLENCOE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB VICE-PRESIDENT

Executive Committee Facilities Committee Governance Committee sschulli@glencoe.org

Executive Committee Chair, Finance Committee Membership Committee dmcdonald@glencoe.org

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Marshall Abbott

Robert Birrell

Facilities Committee Finance Committee Bowling Committee mabbott@glencoe.org

Chair-Governance Committee Finance Committee Aquatics Committee rbirrell@glencoe.org

Russ Nickles

Membership Committee Finance Committee Squash Committee rnickles@glencoe.org

Bryan Wright

Lee Richardson

Membership Committee Governance Committee Tennis Committee lrichardson@glencoe.org

Chair, Facilities Committee Governance Committee Badminton Committee bwright@glencoe.org

Mike Morin

Finance Committee Governance Committee Skating Committee mmorin@glencoe.org

Evonne Whelan

Chair, Membership Committee Facilities Committee Fitness Committee ewhelan@glencoe.org

Cara Bonney Barr

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MEMBERSHIP CARDS/FOBS & SECURITY ACCESS BARRIERS Our barriers located at the Sports Entrance and Reception require members nine 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.

Please note, Junior members nine 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 eight years of age and under need to be supervised by an adult while in the Club.

» New Members • Ryan Arsenault • Brian Medlow • Scott Saxberg • Tyler Theberge • Peter Zorbas

» In Memory Of • William A Bell • Joan Cooper

MEMBERSHIP DATABASE Please ensure we have your current email, mailing address, birthdate and 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 glencoear@glencoe.org Account & Payment Queries

• Wellness Wellness Centre: 403-287-4174 wellness@glencoe.org • Physiotherapy Karin Thompson: 403-287-4179 kthompson@glencoe.org • Fitness Ken Clarke: 403-287-4169 kclarke@glencoe.org

AUTO PAYMENT Sign up for Auto Payment from either your personal banking or credit card. Please contact Accounts Receivable at glencoear@glencoe.org or 403-287-4135.

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• Lois Johnson • Edward Lakusta • Angus R.S. Leitch • Viola Mallabone • John Porter • Diana Savage

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

SPORTS GUEST Venue Access • • • • • • •

All Sports Facilities Showers Steam Room Locker Rooms Massage Outdoor Pool Deck Childcare

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

They are valid for seven (7) days.

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

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

• Fitness: Clothing with no profanity.

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

SOCIAL GUEST Venue Access • • • • •

Café 29 The Grille Room Sports Lounge/Pub West Patio Social Functions

Fees No charge for Club access. All dining facilities accept Visa, MasterCard, Interac and Cash.

Dress Code • 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

EVENTS PHOTOS The Glencoe Club website (glencoe.org) 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.

GUEST WIRELESS The Club provides an unsecured Wi-Fi connection throughout all member areas including the Outdoor Pool Deck and West Patio. 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.”

GLENCOE APP A convenient way to access many of the features on our website. Just search “The Glencoe Club” in the app store. With the app you can: • View statements and reservations • Book tennis, squash and badminton courts and curling sheets • Register for classes, programs and Club-wide events • Book Wellness services • Receive important alerts • Read the latest Club news and member achievements • Find a directory of Glencoe staff

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DID YOU KNOW? CHILDREN OF MEMBERS HAVE THE PRIVILEGE OF APPLYING TO BECOME A SHAREHOLDER MEMBER ON THEIR OWN MEMBERSHIP ACCOUNT In order to qualify, sons and/or daughters must be registered members on their parents account at the age of 20. Those members who are age 25 as of the next membership year will be removed from their parent’s accounts and given their own account numbers on July 1. They now are Associate Members (age 25 – 28). Associate Members may not add family members unless they have begun the process of paying their entrance fees.

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A convenient way to access many of the features on our website.

Just search “The Glencoe Club” in the app store.

Sons & Daughters of members have the opportunity to start their entrance fees anywhere between ages 19 through to age 35. Sons & Daughters between the ages of 19 through to 27 receive a discounted entrance fee, which is presently set at $22,000. Annual interest free installment plans can be set up based on their age as of July 1 of the current year.

At age 28, members who are not paying entrance fees have three options available which are as follows: 1. The discounted entrance fee of $22,000; 2. In four (4) equal annual installments inclusive of a service charge determined by the Board of Directors; or 3. Move into the next membership category Associate Member (age 29 – 35) where the discounted entrance fee increases by $5,000+GST. Associate Members between the ages of 29 – 35 also have the opportunity to set up annual interest free installment plans based on their ages as of July 1 of the current year.

At age 35, members who are not paying entrance fees have two final options to become a Shareholder Member: 1. The Associate (age 29 – 35) entrance fee in full; or 2. In four (4) equal annual installments inclusive of a service charge determined by the Board of Directors.

Once entrance fees have been paid in full, a share purchase of $100 is also required and you are officially a Shareholder Member! If no entrance fees are paid by age 35 then all membership options shall expire.

Late spring of every year we send out letters to all Sons & Daughters ages 19 – 35 with their membership options. Should you have any questions, please let me know 403-287-4104 or lgerard@glencoe.org *Please note, entrance fees subject to GST and may change upon annual Board review.

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WITH THE APP, YOU CAN:

• View statements • View reservations • Book tennis, squash and badminton courts and curling sheets • Register for classes and programs • Register for Club-wide events • Book Wellness services • Receive important alerts • Read the latest Club news and Member achievements • Find a directory of Glencoe staff

Thai Hot Herbal Compress Massage The healing practice of Thai herbal compress therapy was first used nearly 5,000 years ago and has now arrived at the Glencoe.

In Thailand, herbal compresses are known as Luk Pra Kob, which means “herbal pressing spheres” in English.

To make them, ancient recipes call for a mix of healing herbs which includes camphor, turmeric, eucalyptus, lemon grass, kaffir lime leaves, ginger, prai and tamarind.

The blend is wrapped in a muslin compress, steamed and then gently applied to the body in circular pressing and rolling movements.

As your pores open and allow the herbs to take effect, ailments such as muscular and joint aches, swelling, back pain, arthritis, migraines, stress and anxiety are alleviated. The hot herbal compresses are particularly beneficial during the cold and flu season as the inhalation and application of the herbs aid ailments of the upper respiratory system. When applied to your abdomen region, they tone and energize internal organs.

The blend of traditional Thai herbs used in these compresses has a relaxing and invigorating effect on your body and mind. It soothes sore and overworked muscles while giving your body’s energy reserves a huge boost.

According to Thai energetics, hot temperatures increase energy flow, improve circulation, relax muscles and stimulate nerves.

The herbal compress allows you to benefit from aromatherapy, thermal therapy and herbal therapy all at once. It’s a new and unique, healthy and luxurious treatment now offered at The Glencoe Club in conjunction with Thai Massage.

by Francine Petit

Book your next session with Francine Petit, Wellness Thai Massage therapist. Please call 403-287-4174 or book online.

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

Jim Thompson

View the video interview online at glencoe.org

How did you become a member of The Glencoe Club?

I think it was ‘50. We had a curling team here. That’s when I met some of my pals that are still pals of mine today: Rick Lyle and Quincy Smith. My father was the skip. I was the third and they were the also-rans… the rest of the team!

Who else in your family was a member?

My father was a member before me and my mother, who passed away quite young. We lived in Scarborough. Most of the people who were in the Club at that time lived in Elbow Park and Mount Royal. It was a bit of a challenge to get here as a youngster, to ride your bike over from Scarborough.

What sports have you played throughout the years?

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a ladder and tennis and squash. But I’ve had a couple of injuries here. I’ve had bizarre ones… I hurt myself quite seriously curling of all things… came out of the hack and blew my knee out. Had to have it popped back into place down on the ice on my back and then surgery afterward to repair the ligament. My wife was about nine and a half months pregnant at the time so it was a bit trying, with a cast on from your ankle to your hip. And then the other one was bizarre.

I think people who play badminton should be as cognizant of their eyes as the people who play all these other sports.

I mean, you wear goggles playing squash.

With badminton, a lot of people think “No problem, you’re never going to get hit in the eye.” I got hit in my eye. My right eye. It hit directly on the eye. It didn’t hit any of the surface area around it. It went black. It was gone. It was dead.

There wasn’t a lot of pain associated with it. It just went blank. Staff were rushing around and one of them had his t-shirt

with his name badge on it and he quickly put it on there (the eye) and stuck the name badge into my face! I said, “Before you do anything else, just page Dr. Kirker and Dr. Culver because I think they’re in the Club.” They both were. Merv Kirker came down and said, “We gotta get him to the Foothills Hospital.” They were going to take me to the Rockyview. He said, “Take him to the Foothills.” And off I went. He came up and I already had the forms from the insurance company that the eye was gone and I was going to lose it and he said, “You’re not going to lose it.”

He kept me in there for three weeks and saved my eye.

What are your earliest memories of the Club?

The badminton facility at that time was like a barn. It was a big dark room with badminton nets. It wasn’t much of a place to play badminton. The coffee shop was the end of the curling rink. They had bar stools and you could get a quick snack.

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The lockers weren’t much. There wasn’t any daycare as I recall at that time. The gal at the front desk who knew every single soul who came through the door, Pearl, she’d pick off the ones she knew weren’t members and boot ‘em out the side door in a hurry!

What parts of the Club do you still use today?

I’ve kind of gone inactive a bit because we’re spending our winters in Arizona. Have been up until now.

We’re going to go down and sell our home this fall. We were down there with nothing much to do. I think what we’ll do now is get back into fitness more than anything else.

What is the funniest memory from your time at the Club?

Most of them were in the bar! After tennis and badminton. Solving all the world’s problems and then ending up over on 4th Street at the bar over there to finish off the evening. But there were lots of laughs in here, too.

The high points for me were both my daughters’ wedding receptions were here, ten years apart. They’re ten years apart in age and their weddings were, too. One funny thing that happened: We were here for New Year’s a couple of years ago. Dennis Hart is a very good friend of mine. He’s a longtime member here. Since we weren’t going to be away down south, we said let’s go to the Glencoe. It was one of the worst winters in Calgary.

We came down and there were only two other couples. They put us all in the dining room because there were only a few people involved. And we

actually thought we’d end up sleeping here, it got so darned cold! It was brutal. Then the other couples all left.

Suddenly there were only four of us left in the room! Happy New Year!

What was your overall feeling when you first came to the Club?

Well I thought it was old people!

There weren’t many kids! We weren’t too interested at first. I wasn’t. My dad was certainly into it. My mother was curling but (I thought) “this is old folks stuff. I don’t want to get too involved here.” Now it’s exactly the opposite. The old folks are put out to pasture and the young folks have taken over. There’s more focus on daycare than there is on anything else!

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

What do you remember about the fire?

We were all very aware of it because everybody had things in lockers they knew they were going to lose. We couldn’t get too close to it. I think we were up on the ridge watching it, actually. We still lived in Scarborough but we came over to see what was going on. It was quite a blaze. I think they found curling stones but they didn’t find much else.

What does being a member of The Glencoe Club mean to you?

It means you belong to the best club in Canada! Bar none. I’ve seen all the others: The Granite Club and the associated clubs. I think this is by far the most attractive. If you’ve got kids that are coming of age, make sure they join The Glencoe Club because if they don’t, they’ll regret it. They really will. A

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AFFILIATED CLUBS

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.

All affiliated clubs require a letter of introduction sent by a Glencoe representative. 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 $ Reciprocal/Facility Fees may apply ●

For more information, please call Member Services: 403-243-2506 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 (Accommodation at Protea Hotel Wanderers) ARGENTINA Buenos Aires: The Hurlingham Club AUSTRALIA Melbourne: Royal Automobile Club of Victoria Sydney: Tattersalls Club BELGIUM Brussels: International Club Château Sainte-Anne (Accommodation at Hotel Astoria) BRUNEI Darussalam: Royal Brunei Yacht Club CANADA ALBERTA Edmonton: Derrick Golf & Winter Club Royal Glenora Club BRITISH COLUMBIA Pitt Meadows: Swan-e-set Bay Country Club Vancouver: Arbutus Club Hollyburn Country Club Jericho Tennis Club Terminal City Club Vancouver Lawn Tennis & Badminton Club Victoria: Union Club of British Columbia MANITOBA Winnipeg: Winnipeg Squash & Racquet Club (Men’s Club) Winnipeg Winter Club NOVA SCOTIA Halifax: Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron ONTARIO London: The London Club Oakville: The Oakville Club Ottawa: Ottawa Athletic Club Toronto: Adelaide Club The Badminton & Racquet Club The Boulevard Club The Cambridge Club (Men’s Club) The Granite Club The Royal Canadian Yacht Club Toronto Athletic Club Toronto Cricket, Skating & Curling Club Toronto Lawn Tennis Club The University Club QUEBEC Montreal: Club Sportif MAA Club Atwater Mount Royal Tennis Club SASKATCHEWAN Saskatoon: The Saskatoon Club

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

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he Houston Racquet Club (HRC) is defined by its strong sense of family and rich history. On any day it’s not unusual to see three generations of members dining, challenging each other on the tennis court or participating in the Club’s events. The Houston Racquet Club first opened its doors on March 7, 1969. Since then, it has continued to welcome wonderful young professionals and prominent families from Houston and around the world. Now, as the Club reaches its 52nd year, the 41st President of the United States still enjoys an occasional bowl of chili in the Grill.

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Since the beginning, HRC has done a fabulous job promoting great tennis at the amateur and professional levels. For the 48th year, the Club was honoured to host the National Senior Women’s Clay Court Championships. “The Original 9” including Billie Jean King won their very first money in professional Women’s Tennis right here at HRC and there’s a picture in the Trophy Lounge to prove it!

10709 Memorial Drive Houston, Texas 77024 p: +1-713-464-4811 Cathy Lassetter, Director of Membership classetter@houstonracquetclub.com www.houstonracquetclub.com

The Houston Racquet Club invites you to become a part of its rich culture of family and deeply rooted history. Let’s toast to the next 50 years!

Club services

Club history September 30, 1965 March 7, 1969 May 24, 2006 October 17, 2013 July 25, 2017

Original BOD signs the Club’s Charter Houston Racquet Club opens its doors New Fitness & Pool complex is open Lobby renovations & Creekside Lounge completed Grill, Locker Rooms & Ballroom reno completed

Golf can be arranged Westwood Golf Club features a championship 18-hole course and a 13,000 square foot clubhouse with a huge deck overlooking the golf course. There’s a new 10,000 square foot practice putting green adjacent to the clubhouse and a 15 acre practice facility consisting of a 10 acre driving range and a separate, five acre short game area.

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

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Tennis Fitness Swimming Youth programming Private events

Dining Courtside Café & Pavilion: Monday – Sunday, 7 am – 6 pm Grill Restaurant & Bar (includes indoor/ outdoor family and adult dining) Monday – Sunday, 11 am – 9 pm

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Our Wellness Centre, located on the main floor of the Club, next to the Pro Shop, offers luxurious lotions and creams for healthier skin, vitamins, supplements, bead bracelets and necklaces and much more!

Gift cards are also available for all therapeutic services, including: Massage • Chiropractic • Nutrition • Yoga • Medical Pedicure • Performance Coaching • Aqua Therapy • Acupuncture • More (ask us)!

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1. AGE IQ™

Day & Night Cream: Helps combat the signs of aging and its underlying causes.

Eye-V™ Moisture Boost: Hydrogel patches deliver targeted hydration to the delicate skin around eyes for the appearance of an instant, refreshing “eye lift.”

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Handmade Soaps & Shampoo Bars

3. PURELY GREAT

Charcoal Deodorant: Contains activated charcoal powder to help absorb sweat and neutralize odor.

4. BIOFREEZE

Roll on & Gel: When muscles and joints are in pain.

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5. FOOTLOGIX

DD Cream Mousse Formula: Super hydrating, lightweight, unique mousse with Urea.

Massage Formula: A non-occlusive foot and leg massage lotion that leaves skin soft and silky.

Nail Tincture Spray: Provides care for unsightly toenails prone to fungal infections.

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6. INNATE CHOICE

OmegA+D Sufficiency: Provides perfectly sufficient amounts and the perfect ratio of Omega-3 fatty acids.

D-Sufficiency™ Vitamin D3 drops Omega Sufficiency™ The purest, most natural fish oil available.

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7. WELLNESS MALA BEADS

Necklace & Bracelet: To view our selection, please visit the Wellness Centre.

8. NUUN ACTIVE

Tablet Effervescent: Packed with electrolytes, light flavour, clean ingredients – the perfect sports drink.

9. ANCIENT MINERALS

Bath Flakes: The amazing benefits of topical magnesium in a relaxing and immersive full-body soak.

Magnesium Oil: The #1 most recommended magnesium oil in the world.

Magnesium Lotion: A quickly absorbed emulsion of magnesium chloride in a skin-nourishing base of certified organic oils.

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THE GLENCOE BEERFEST 2018 On October 19, The Glencoe Club held its first Beerfest in many years. The event sold out. With the Ballroom and Westroom at capacity, the atmosphere was lively. Allison Lynch entertained with beautiful music. We hosted 16 breweries, with an incredible variety of beers; sixty to choose from and taste! Most were local, from within our city. The brews were complemented with a wonderful range of market-style food. What better way for our members to kick off Alberta Beer Week than to host our own tasting, showcasing what

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Calgary and Alberta have to offer the craft beer scene. During the event, members were encouraged to vote for their favourite beer.

After the tally of votes, one beer had an edge over the rest: Forward Progress, from Annex Ale Project. As a result, the Club will have it on tap in the Pub for one year.

Congratulations Annex Ale Project on winning the votes! Thank you to breweries for their support and to all members who attended to make this a successful event.

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CLUB-WIDE FAMILY HALLOWEEN PARTY On Sunday October 28, Glencoe Club members let their inner goblins loose and spirits free at the Annual Ghastly Ghouls Halloween Party. Over 670 children and their accompanying superheroes appeared around the Club for activities, socialization and, of course, TREATS! Some of the activities this year included “Find the Eyeball”, Treat Scavenger Hunt, Bat Crafts, Bouncy Castles and Stuffy Toss. The Haunted Hallway was a big hit again this year with varying levels of bravery being put to the challenge while others “chose to walk around the hallway” instead. The Halloween Market provided opportunities to get a balloon animal, hear a scary story with a local witch or pet snakes, spiders and reptiles, providing every level of chills and thrills.

Thank you to all those who participated, volunteered or just brought their little monsters. It was a Fangtastic Halloween Howler and we’re already preparing to boil the brew and cast the spells for next year’s event!

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RECREATION/ WELLNESS

Meet Jim Martin the Godfather of the Be Well Live Strong Program

by Jessica Power Cyr M.Sc., Wellness & Lifestyle Director Jim is one of the original members of our Be Well Live Strong program and has been regularly attending since October 2016. Originally, we started as a cardiac rehabilitation program and quickly recognized that many other individuals living with chronic health conditions wanted to be part of the fun we were having while exercising. We rebranded the program as a rehabilitation solution for people living with chronic health conditions and two years later we have over a dozen Glencoe members maintaining their health and independence by attending our drop-in exercise program.

Jim, when did you and Susanne become members of the Club?

We joined the Glencoe in 1968. Our group of friends all joined at the same time and most of them are still members to this day.

We lived close to The Glencoe Club so it was most convenient.

What are some of your favourite things to do at the Club?

In my younger years I played squash and later I was always in fitness and worked with a personal trainer to help me stay active.

Why did you join the Be Well Live Strong program?

The Be Well Live Strong program was just what we were looking for as I was beginning to have more health issues and mobility problems with my age.

What keeps you coming back week after week to the program?

It has been wonderful! I hate to miss a class, which I guess is good! My wife Susanne says “He needs no prodding from me to go.”

Jane Ross and Jessica Power Cyr, who run the program, say the most important thing for them is the socialization aspect of the program. As adults move into their later years we often see social isolation and loneliness. This program provides these adults with purpose and a reason to get out of the house. The Be Well Live Strong program really makes coming to work fun for both of us! A

CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS EXERCISE PROGRAM The Be Well Live Strong program for Chronic Health Conditions welcomes you if you are living with the following conditions or are concerned about developing: • Cardiovascular Disease • Diabetes • COPD • Parkinson’s • Muscular Sclerosis • MCI/Dementia • Arthritis • Osteoporosis We meet Monday to Friday from 10:30 – 11:30 am.

The cost is $30 per class and we only charge you when you come to class.

The program includes an individualized exercise with 25 – 30 minutes of cardiovascular training, 15 – 20 minutes of strength training and 5 minutes of balance training followed by flexibility work.

We always do a pre- and post-heart rate and blood pressure reading and blood sugar testing for diabetics.

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Time Restricted Feeding Could Help You Lose Weight New and exciting studies show that eating at specific times during the day could protect against the metabolic effects of diet-induced obesity. When you eat may be as important as what you eat!

I Nancy Campbell Personal Trainer ncpftinc@gmail.com 403-870-2558

ntermittent fasting is a broad term. It refers to many different eating patterns. Each includes fasting for periods longer than a normal overnight of eight hours. Time Restricted Feeding (TRF), a type of intermittent fasting, is a new area of science.

Early studies suggest that restricting the time frame in which you eat could have profoundly powerful health effects, particularly for people who have diabetes and those struggling to lose weight.

The idea behind TRF is that humans evolved to survive periods where food was limited. Now, many of us live in an environment of overabundance, which means we often have access to food 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Restricting our eating periods lets us try to mimic the evolutionary conditions that caused us to adapt to “no food” situations and find out whether, during these times, our bodies reset, cleansing and fortifying themselves.

Time Restricted Feeding is not about what you eat, it’s about when you eat. TRF can give you a 12-hour, eight-hour or four-hour “window of opportunity” for eating or it can involve fasting for 24 hours. The window starts when you first ingest something that isn’t toothpaste and ends when you have your last bite (or sip of beverage) at the end of the day.

A reduction to a 10- to 12-hour eating window per day should show positive results. For most of us, this behaviour adjustment is not a complete overhaul of our eating or physical activity habits. Just eat what you normally eat in a shortened feeding window.

It’s a new area of science with somewhat limited data, but the research, so far, supports several health benefits.

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It reduces the number of calories you eat in a day When healthy, adult men in the studies limited their eating to a 10-hour window, they reduced calories consumed by 20 percent. Several other studies showed normal weight and overweight people who restricted their eating to a seven- to 12-hour window saw a five percent decrease in weight in two to four weeks.

Researchers first stumbled on this potential breakthrough in animal studies when mice were allowed to eat whatever they wanted, but only during a set time of day. The mice on the time-restricted eating plan ate what was considered a “poor diet” high in calories, sugar and fat, yet they still didn’t gain the weight they were expected to. However, once they had access to the same food at any time they wanted, the mice’s weight gain doubled despite eating the same number of calories.

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Heart health Several studies have found that four weeks of this style of eating—specifically, an eight-hour eating window—lowered bad cholesterol (LDL) by ten to 35 percent in both men and women of normal weight.

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The effect on blood sugar With TRF the liver stops secreting glucose into the bloodstream (when you’re not eating) using it, instead, to repair cell damage. The liver also releases enzymes that break down our cholesterol into acid.

These acids then dissolve brown fat and this brown fat, in turn, converts calories into heat. Therefore, during a fasting period, the liver is helping to burn fat and repair our bodies.

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Most people who only implement the schedule, with no other change to diet and exercise, tend to lose body fat. Yes, this eating strategy is about when you eat, but it’s not a “free for all” to eat poorly.

You are your own experiment!

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respond better to hormones that burn fat and help you lose weight.

This strategy is not for everyone and should be discussed with a knowledgeable health care provider if you have health issues. Specifically, fasting has an impact on blood sugar, so anyone dealing with low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) should steer clear of fasting until glucose and insulin levels are well managed. Fasting also impacts hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline. Women are impacted more than men by these and if they have pre-existing issues with hormones, they might find that fasting causes fatigue, anxiety, irregular periods and other issues.

This is a new area of research, but it now appears that your bodily functions operate best when they act something like clockwork, matching eating times with circadian rhythms and internal clocks. They seem to prefer to schedule repair, maintenance and “system backups” during “scheduled” downtimes. This means that when your body eats and fasts predictably, it can

If you’re looking to lose weight or just improve your general health, I suggest you give this a try and see how it feels.

If you’re feeling nervous, try a 12-hour eating window such as 7 am – 7 pm.

It’s just food restriction, not liquid restriction, so when the window closes you can still drink tea, coffee and water.

Most people who only implement the schedule, with no other change to diet and exercise, tend to lose body fat. Yes, this eating strategy is about when you eat, but it’s not a “free for all” to eat poorly. You are your own experiment!

See if TRF is right for you. It could be the difference in whether you achieve your weight loss goals for 2019! A

With TRF insulin levels can also be optimized. Insulin is a hormone produced by your pancreas, used to regulate your blood sugar. After you eat something, your insulin levels rise.

Insulin level management is a key strategy in weight loss. Its job is to take up the glucose that comes from sugar or carbs and either use it for energy or store it for later use. When you don’t eat for an extended period of time — such as 12 hours—you enter a fasted state. In this state your insulin levels are low, your body consumes fat for energy and you lose weight.

Reduction in the risk of cancer, dementia and types of inflammation Additional benefits might include increased lifespan, improved immunity and enhanced detoxification. This could give you time back during your day (when you’re no longer eating and preparing food).

ARE YOU MAGNESIUM DEFICIENT? Magnesium’s presence or absence affects the function of your brain, muscles, heart and blood vessels. A healthy magnesium balance helps your body fight illness, perform well under stress and maintain a general state of good health.

The benefits of taking magnesium supplements can include reducing chronic pain, fatigue and insomnia. Proper use of these supplements could also provide protection against severe and chronic diseases triggered by stress and the aging process.

Come visit us at the Wellness Centre to find out more about magnesium, disease prevention, good health and some of our product lines.

Ask us about our Ancient Minerals Magnesium line.

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Feeling Strong & Beautiful at Any Age Strength Training for Women

by Gloria Mohninger, Personal Trainer

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ore women are competing in sports today and they’re stronger than ever. The fitness models and celebrities on the covers of magazines at the supermarket are muscular and powerful. Women of all ages, including seniors, are discovering a new fountain of youth afforded by strength training. Here at the Glencoe, we have programs that can help you get stronger.

In skiing, it’s about building leg strength. In golf, it’s about improving your core strength for longer drives. In every sport, it’s about reducing the risk of injury.

happening is that as you build muscle, your resting metabolism increases. This helps you lose body fat (even though you might weigh more).

Many women believe they’ll become “thick and bulky” from an increase of muscle. Very few individuals report this. Women simply don’t have enough testosterone in their bodies for this to occur.

Strength is a worthwhile goal in and of itself. It also improves performance in every sport. Most female athletes today are doing some kind of strength training.

If you’re working out, you could gain weight, though. Keep in mind that muscle weighs more than fat, so the scale can be deceiving. What’s actually

Think about your personal goals and reasons for building strength.

Maybe you want to feel better about yourself when you put on that fabulous outfit. You might want to play your favourite sport at a higher level, winning more games. Or perhaps you simply want to enjoy the functional benefits of a strong and capable body, one that allows you to do more of the things you enjoy in life, for even longer!

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We can’t turn back the clock but with strength training, women can access a fountain of youth that can help us continue to feel beautiful and strong at any age!

There are many benefits to getting into strength training:

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Along with a boost in overall health and new weight-handling capacity, you’ll enjoy improved stamina, higher levels of self-esteem and overall emotional well-being.

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Studies also show that a sixmonth program can slow the progression of osteoporosis. The right combination of diet and training can build strong, dense bones (instead of brittle, porous ones). The resulting improvement in spinal bone strength can also give you better posture.

And when your posture is improved, you’ll stand taller, feel better, stave off anxiety and meet everyday challenges more calmly and effectively.

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Proper strength training can also help you manage arthritis, building stronger connective tissue and improving joint stability.

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It can reduce or eliminate pain, boosting your quality of life.

It can help you maintain your independence as you age.

If you would like to learn more about strength training for women, please contact the Fitness Desk at 403-287-4176. A

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Mindfulness versus The Hectic Holidays

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or many, the holiday season brings up warm and fuzzy feelings, nourishing their sentimental side and tickling the spirit. For others, the holidays can be a time of tremendous stress, sadness, and sorrow. I address this article to that second group; those who see the holidays perhaps as a time of joy, but also as a time of pressure for perfection, financial strain, toxic relationships, loneliness or grief or merely overstimulation from lights, music and merry crowds of people.

While there’s no magic recipe to fix holiday stress and sadness, you can and should plan to give yourself some relief and allow yourself to feel joy. Put aside your negative emotions and refocus your attention on positives (or at least neutrals). Take a deep breath and be present in the energy of the season.

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Plan ahead Start making a list of everything you need to do early. This includes gifts to buy, cards to be sent, travel arrangements and decorating. Look at the list from the perspective of self care. Is there anything on the list that can be removed or delegated to someone else? Are there ways to make the items on your list easier, like shopping online for gifts and groceries or sending out an e-card instead of handwritten ones? Strategize on making things simpler without laying guilt or judgement on yourself for simplifying your life.

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Know when to stop Be honest about your limits—the gifts on your list as well as the social events you can attend. Honour your own limitations and allow yourself to let go of those things that fall beyond them.

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Practice self care Make time for yourself. Stick to your workouts. Practice yoga daily, if you want. Or simply take a long bath, blocking off time to be on your own, breathing deeply and being present in the moment.

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Rekindle the joy Listen to your favourite carols, build a gingerbread house or walk around the neighborhood looking at all the lights and decorations. Create a little magic in your holidays.

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Mindful eating For many, it’s really tough at this time of year to be mindful about what we’re eating. Temptation and distractions are everywhere. Try to slow it down, ask yourself why you’re tempted and whether you would “normally” eat that?

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Triggers and toxicity Be honest with yourself about what causes you stress or anxiety during the holidays. One of the greatest steps you can take is to have a more mindful holiday. Build better awareness around trouble areas, without reservation or judgement, then decide how you’re going to respond to them. You can enjoy a great sense of empowerment by releasing yourself from old patterns and letting go of self-imposed expectations. You can also make the simple choice to avoid any situation (within reason) whenever you want to.

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Managing loneliness The holidays can be tough if you’re feeling alone or you’ve recently lost someone you love and care about. Try connecting with other loved ones (either in person or electronically), making plans with friends or volunteering in the community. If you must, plan to spend Christmas day by yourself but give yourself plenty to do and plan to enjoy it.

Wishing you all a joyous and mindful holiday season!

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Natalie Monson with a member during a yoga therapy session.

Text or Tech Neck Why stretching your sore neck isn’t helping

by Natalie Monson, IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist

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high percentage of the world’s population now spends several hours per day looking down at phones and other handheld devices. They’re emailing, texting, shopping, playing games, browsing magazines, reading books and watching Netflix! So much can be done so conveniently now. However, this cultural addiction to smart phones, tablets and e-readers comes at a cost.

Musculoskeletal problems and neck pain are being reported by people of all ages, worldwide. Young children are reporting neck and back pain. Evidence suggests this addiction also contributes to the early onset of eye problems.

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the spine has to carry. The average human head weighs 10 pounds. When we are in a forward flexed neck position, the weight of the head doubles or triples. Our necks and spines now have to carry 20 to 30 pounds. This postural epidemic compresses and tightens the muscle, tendon and ligament structures in front of the neck, while lengthening the muscle, tendon and ligament structures behind the neck. Over time, that extra strain adds up, affecting our posture as a whole and causing a slew of other health problems.

Symptoms of text or tech neck can include headaches, shoulder and neck pain, neck tightness, numbing or tingling in the fingers, arthritis, decreased lung capacity and gastrointestinal issues. It can cause permanent, chronic problems with our overall spine health and posture.

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an option. Instead of just suffering with this constant pain in the neck, we can exercise and stretch effectively to help reduce or reverse the long-term symptoms of text neck. Stretching or strengthening alone will not provide effective long-term results. Strengthening areas such as the rhomboids, latissimus dorsi, trapezius and serratus anterior will help to support the weight of the head and neck and help to strengthen the spine as a whole. Consider adding some strengthening exercises for the lower back as well. The spine should be treated as a whole, as well as divided parts. Release tension with gentle stretching and massage while working to build strength. Be careful not to overstretch, as this can pull on connective tissue and make chronic symptoms even worse.

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Here are some useful tips: • Take a closer look at your overall posture while sitting and standing.

Ears, shoulders, ribcage and hip bones should all be stacked to create a supported natural curvature of the spine and neck.

• Mobilize your mid back or what I like to refer to as your dead zone. Lay on a roller, a critical alignment black strap, yoga blocks or even something as simple as a rolled up yoga mat or blanket. These props, in different ways, will help to create mobility and reduce tension in the area of the thoracic spine, which gets weak with forward rounding posture habits.

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your head dropped off the top edge of the roller. This will create some massage-like pressure at the area of the base of the neck and get the neck trained to go backwards, not only forward. Gently rotate your head slowly from side to side.

Perform little bridge variations with or without blocks, under the tailbone.

This will create weight or pressure in the upper back and encourage the shoulders and neck to move backwards. Little bridges can be done with the use of the critical alignment black strap. This might help create some pressure at the cervical spine and help support the head and neck in different ways.

Lay prone, gently lifting your head, shoulders and arms, with a strong focus on drawing the shoulder blades very slightly inwards and downwards.

Add Superman lifts, trying different positions with your arms.

Include rolling using a combination of different rollers and balls.

Do shoulder stretches, considering the movement of the shoulders and shoulder blades in all possible directions. Try different variations of arms overhead, in front of you, out to the sides with varying hand positions and behind your back.

If you’d like some help with chronic back and neck issues, please make an appointment to see me in the Wellness Centre, where I’m now offering personal yoga therapy. A

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Fitness Fan

PRODUCTS TO SHAPE YOUR PROGRAM Make that commitment you’ve been promising yourself to get into better shape. Start today by checking out the line of great training accessories available at the Fitness Centre.

If you have questions about the use of these products, we’re here to help!

The Fitness Department carries an assortment of small fitness and recovery tools for the physical fitness enthusiast on your list. We have everything from fit balls and rollers to release balls, sticks and yoga gear.

That’s just for starters! We also offer fascial release balls in different sizes and firmness levels, yoga blocks and yoga alignment straps.

Your special someone isn’t into yoga? How about wearable trackers (at different price points) from brands like FitBit or Garmin?

These devices monitor physical activity levels throughout the day. Some even monitor sleep patterns. One all-around movement tracker, MOOV NOW, is waterproof so it can track your activity in the pool. These devices are all effective at delivering movement feedback to someone looking to be more active.

Maybe your fitness enthusiast has all the workout essentials but could use some fun accessories to make it more enjoyable!

Bluetooth/wireless headphones and/or earbuds are another great idea. Gone are the days of catching your hands on that headphone cord! There are traditional, overthe-ear headphones (which can be bulky and awkward for a lot of activities) or the new in-ear buds that are lightweight and more discreet.

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A good quality water bottle is always a great idea. Insulated, stainless steel bottles keep your drink-of-choice cool. The bottles can be washed and sanitized more easily than plastic ones.

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Still not sure? You can always defer to the temptation of the gift card. It’s not seen to be the most personal of gifts, but, of course, you can select your someone’s favourite online or bricks-and-mortar store so they can get exactly what they want!

Make sure to stop by the Fitness Centre and ask to see the products we have and what we’d suggest for that certain someone!

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1. Travel Roller A great supplement to the larger foam roller and because of its size you can pack it to travel and also get to some harder-to-reach areas in the shoulders, inner thighs and arms.

2. Manduka Travel Yoga Mat A new product for us, this mat folds for easy travel as opposed to rolling it like a regular yoga mat. A great idea for someone that likes to continue their yoga practice on the road or a great idea for someone that does yoga here at the Club and wants the comfort of their own mat.

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3. Exercise Tubing A great tool for recovering from injuries as well as doing some at home exercises to gain shoulder strength and stability. Small and compact makes it easy to travel with as well.

4. Fit Balls A staple in all fitness centres around the world, the fit ball can be used as a chair to enhance posture and core stability or as an exercise tool for balance and mobility. We have a variety of sizes depending on the use and the height of the user.

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5. The Stick Another great self-massage tool that can be very effective for those really tight calves, forearms, thighs or glutes. We have a variety available depending on your needs.

6. Mini bands Likely the most used piece of small equipment in the gym, mini bands are great for training stabilizer muscles with band walks. Also compact, it makes a great travel accessory.

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A must for almost everyone and so versatile.

Use the roller to self massage tight areas like legs, hips and back. Can also be used as a prop for stretching and mobility exercises.

8. Yoga Straps A great accessory to enhance your yoga practice and a great tool for stretching as well.

9. Fascial Release Ball The go-to tool for getting to those areas like glutes, hip flexors, shoulders, calves, quads and inner thighs. Small enough to pack and travel with. Use a small bike pump to make the ball firmer or softer depending on what you need it for.

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A Better Way to Move!

How Specific Compensation Reprogramming can help you achieve a healthier, pain-free life.

by Payton Berezowski, Massage Therapist

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s most people know, good posture is an important part of keeping your body pain-free. As important as posture is though, proper movement is the most important factor in keeping your body free of pain and injury.

Specific Compensation Reprogramming (SCR), as practiced at The Glencoe Club, can help ensure you’re moving toward optimal health!

Fossil evidence shows that 15,000 years ago at the beginning of the agricultural revolution, arthritis, hernias and slipped discs began to occur in human bodies. We believe it was due to the beginning of a more sedentary lifestyle that reduced diverse movements and increased repetitive ones. Today, chances are you’re inactive for long periods of time. As a result, your muscles begin to get “tight” and out-of-balance. This increases wear and tear on your joints.

Payton Berezowski during a SCR therapy session

SCR can reverse the process Following consecutive SCR sessions, you’ll see faster and longerlasting results versus traditional resistance stretching.

Furthermore, when you perform SCR changes the physiology of repetitive movements, your If you’re looking to improve your the muscles worked, creating new smaller muscles (secondary contracting units within a new game or relieve pain so you can movers) begin to take over the range. This allows you to be stronger continue to do the activities you love, roles of your larger ones (primary and without worry of injury in these SCR can help you on your way! movers). For short periods, this is new ranges. more energy efficient. However, over extended periods of time During an SCR session, your it leads to the primary movers becoming inactive and the practitioner will look at your compound movements (like squats, secondary ones getting overworked. The result is dysfunctional for example). A squat is a basic multi-joint movement that can movement patterns which can increase injury. show which muscles are limited in range and under-active (when they shouldn’t be).

What to do?

On average, it takes about six hours a week for six weeks to see Once movement faults are found, you and your SCR results with normal static stretching. That’s 36 hours or almost practitioner will work together to improve your movement an entire work week! Not good. The other downside to normal patterns. This is achieved through resisted concentric and static stretching is that the new range of movement it promotes eccentric stretching as well as muscle activation techniques.

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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

WELCOME Simone Hodgkinson Simone is our new Group Fitness Director and she is super excited to join the Glencoe team. She will be responsible for all the Group Fitness Classes, Instructors and Registered Programs. She will be your ‘go to’ person for anything that happens in the studio!

Simone has been involved in the fitness industry for over 30 years and she made a lifelong commitment to health and fitness when she was only 15 and her mother died. “I feel that we all have these amazing bodies and the more we look after them, the longer they will last.”

Simone’s commitment to health and fitness has taken her on extensive travels and she has managed group fitness programs in the UK, Poland, Canada and on cruiseships. She is originally from the UK and emigrated to Calgary 16 years ago.

With a background in sports psychology and education, Simone approaches fitness and management in a mindful, systematic way. She is also a qualified yoga and pilates teacher, personal trainer, Bender Ball master trainer, ViPR Pro trainer and an international presenter. She writes regularly for fitness magazines and has done extensive work in TV programming.

“I love to move and I appreciate the body and the different cycles and stages of life. I have taught all ages from toddlers to 90-year-olds and all styles. From the legwarmer aerobics of the 80s to fascial flex science-based classes of today, I have a passion for it all. The fitness industry never stands still and that suits me perfectly!”

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Just in time for the holidays, Kickstarter is back offering discounted Personal Training Sessions to members who are interested in exploring Personal Training at the Glencoe.

The perfect Christmas gift or gift of self care to start the new year right!

An introduction to Personal Training

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• Introductory Overview & Goal Mapping (30 minutes) • 3 Personal Training Sessions (3x55 minutes) • Body Composition Analysis Starting at just: $175+GST

• 10 class pass (10x55 minutes drop-in exercise classes) • 1 Resting Metabolic Rate Screen (30 minutes) • 1 Integrative Health Coaching Session (60 minutes) • Mini Fascial Stretch Therapy Session (20 minutes) Rate: $130+GST additional flat rate

Offer available December 1, 2018 to January 31, 2019.

Sessions do not expire. For more information or to register, please email sreynolds@glencoe.org or call 403-287-4144 ext 586.

Please Note: This program is available to members who have not yet experienced Personal Training at the Glencoe, or who’s last session was prior to March 2016.

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Are Your Shoes Helping Your Feet?

Our feet are a biomechanical wonder!

Humans are the only animals that stand and move on two limbs all the time. The foot has 24 muscles, 26 bones, 33 joints and 107 ligaments.

People all over the world walk, run and compete every day in bare feet.

So, do our shoes give us an advantage? My answer is no. Please read on to see what I mean!

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know. We’ve been told for years that shoes are designed with features that help our feet. Unfortunately, many of the fancy add-ins weaken, shorten and stiffen muscles and joints, decrease our proprioception, alter our center of gravity and balance, create less bending of the toes and change our gait and posture.

Ouch. Simply, in my opinion, more features equals more dysfunction.

Take a look at your shoes. Is your heel higher than your toes? Unless you’re wearing a minimalist shoe, your heel is higher. When barefoot, we share our weight evenly between the heel and fore-foot. A one-inch heel changes this to 60 percent forefoot and 40 percent heel and high heels put 90 percent in the forefoot. This change causes every major 48 glencoe.org

joint in the body to adjust. The pelvis can change from a normal 30 degree angle to as much as 60 degrees in high heels.

This forward push changes the centre of gravity, shortens the achilles, calf and plantar fascia, extends and locks the knee, compresses the spine, forces the chest out, decreases function of the diaphragm, glutes and core muscles and, finally, plantar flexes the ankle joint, changing our ability to absorb impact.

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wide toe box

Stand sideways and look in the mirror.

Almost every shoe on the market has a toe spring which elevates and holds the toes up, pushing the fat pads on the end of the metatarsals forward. Toe springs were added to shoes to help propel us forward. However, they decrease the normal biomechanics of the walking and running strides. The toes are designed (in nature) to grip the ground with each step.

The big toe (Hallux) sets the arch when it’s planted, locking the foot to prepare for push off. When the toes are elevated, this part of the gait is not allowed to happen naturally. Spending many years with the toes elevated by toe spring creates tendon imbalances that can lead to hammer and claw toes, dropped metatarsal pads and other avoidable injuries.

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Look straight down again and see how wide your toe box is. The widest part of the human foot is supposed to be at the end of the toes. Most shoes on the market have a narrow toe box changing the shape of the foot and toes. Feet that are forced into narrow toed shoes are much more likely to end up with bunions, hammer toes, claw toes and neuromas.

The bottom of the foot works like a tripod, so squishing the toes inward is like moving one of the legs of a tripod toward the centre. For the foot, this increases instability, decreases balance and decreases the ability to absorb force. A way to test your shoes for proper toe box width is to take the insole out of the shoe and stand on it. If any portion of your foot folds over the insole, the shoe is too small.

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It’s time now to take your shoes off! How the shoe. All that cushioning might feel easy is it to fold the shoe heel-to-toe and good but it adds to the stiffness of the to wring it out like a wet cloth? Shoes are shoe and reduces the foot’s ability to feel inflexible because of the many layers of the ground. The nerves on the bottom materials: outsole, midsole, insole, liner, of the foot are 80 percent sensory and etc. The bare foot flexes 54 degrees at only 20 percent movement-based. The the ball of the foot. Most shoes flex 30 cushioning in our shoes is reducing our to 80 percent proprioception, less and usually decreasing our Feet that are forced into narrow force the flexion ability to create toed shoes are much more likely force, changing behind and not at the ball of to end up with bunions, hammer our gait timing the foot. In stiff toes, claw toes and neuromas. and increasing shoes, the foot instability of the only adapts to subtalar joint the shoe, not to the terrain. This creates (ankle). Studies show that people hit the tighter muscles, decreases joint mobility, ground harder in shoes. While we utilize decreases our ability to control supination a heel strike with each walking stride, in to pronation and lowers our ability to a healthy running stride we should never absorb shock. Stiff shoes can decrease our strike the ground with our heel. Most propulsion by up to 80 percent, leading runners would not last one kilometer to a flat foot gait pattern. This makes us in a minimalist running shoe striking inefficient and slower! the ground with their heel. All that cushioning causes your body to hit the Now you ask: “What about inserts and ground harder and more inefficiently with orthotics?” They increase the overall each stride. stiffness! Most people who have inserts or orthotics in their shoes don’t need them.

The final feature, and the only one we Most, not all, that is. There’s a small cannot see, is the last. The picture on portion of the population that requires the right is an example of a last (around some assistance. For the rest, the insert which the shoe is created). The human or orthotic is a band-aid and should only foot is designed to bear weight 25 percent be used for a very short period of time on the big toe, 25 percent on the other to help with injury healing. Go back to toes and 50 percent on the heel. The foot the first paragraph and remind yourself is also designed with a straight axis (toehow many muscles, bones, joints and to-heel) with equal weight distributed ligaments are in the feet. The feet are side-to-side. However, almost all shoes trainable. Everyone with inserts and/or are designed with a curved last like the orthotics should be performing regular shoes on the right of the picture. The exercise in the hope of decreasing the inflare of most shoes leads to a conflict need for the band-aid. between foot and last and is the reason so many shoes lose their shape. The second Find a table and set your shoe on it. Push negative characteristic that we cannot a couple of fingers straight down inside see in the last is the concavity under and

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across the ball of the foot. Some designers felt the concave last made it look smaller (and more fashionable, as a result). This feature, however, leads to a sinkhole that allows the middle three metatarsal heads to fall. The metatarsal heads act as a fulcrum, helping the toes to grasp and grip the ground. When they fall in the sinkhole our propulsion is almost all from the ball of the foot rather than the toes.

The goal of this article is to help you make better shoe choices over the long term.

Do not go home today and throw all your shoes in the trash. Some people will require supportive footwear based on previous injury, surgery and the damage of time in poor footwear. We all need footwear that will protect us from heat, cold, sharp objects, rough terrain and work site hazards. Some thought and education should go into why and how you change. Almost all foot issues can be helped with the right combination of mobility, stability and strength, just like all other areas of the body. So ask yourself...

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MOUNTAIN We’re lucky to live in Calgary because it’s a great city, right? Agreed. In my opinion, we’re even luckier that it’s situated so close to the wild and beautiful Canadian Rockies!

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t’s amazing to have this adventure playground in our own backyard. You can take a 45-minute drive any time you want from the big, bustling city and be out on a trail, enjoying nature’s peace and quiet with spectacular (yet serene and calming) views. As we roll into winter, I thought I’d share some protocols for before, during and after trips into the mountains. This should ensure we’re playing it safe as well as having fun in the great, untamed outdoors.

Nature should be explored and enjoyed, but when you venture out into the wilderness, there are challenges and risks.

Take a moment to reorient yourself with the hazards you could face while out enjoying nature. This is important for everyone, from highly experienced guides to beginners, getting out on a trail for the first time. Each time you’re in the wilderness, you put yourself at risk. This isn’t meant to scare or discourage you from enjoying nature. It’s just better to be over-prepared than under-prepared.

Before you leave: • Ensure you’ve told someone about your trip. Share the details with them; where you’re going, how long you’re expecting to be out on the trail and when you’re expecting to be home.

• It’s winter, so pack lots of extra layers! I know this seems silly but always pack more layers than you anticipate needing.

You’ll be covered if an unexpected storm hits or if you get wet either from water or sweating. Hypothermia is very real and wet clothing quickens its onset. If you have the ability to shed the damp layers, it’ll keep your core warm for longer.

• Always have an emergency plan and contact numbers with you. Remember that not everywhere has cell reception and if you lose reception, have a plan.

• Make sure you’re always travelling in groups. Try to avoid solo adventure; you’re out in the wilderness and help is usually never nearby.

• Regardless of where you’re planning to go, remember to check trail and avalanche reports. Some avalanche resources to reference are as follows: Canadian Avalanche Centre (avalanche.ca) and Canada Terrain Ratings (pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/mtn/securiteenmontagnemountainsafety/ avalancheechelle-ratings). Both of these are great resources to help you learn the hazards of exploring mountainous terrain.

If you’re inexperienced and setting out for the mountains, it’s best to choose terrain that’s rated “simple” until you have some experience. If the public bulletin rates the hazard at considerable or higher, it’s a good idea to avoid it (until you’re more experienced).

• Remember that you’re venturing into wildlife’s natural habitat. Be prepared to meet a variety of animals. Take the necessary precautions. Carry bear spray. Although it’s winter —and the chances of seeing a bear are lower—that doesn’t mean it can’t happen! There are other animals, like cougars, that you also have a chance of running into.

AWARENESS Out for the day: • If you’re about to lose cell reception, let that person you told about your plans know you’re leaving cell reception and what time they should expect the call that you’re back in the car.

• Know how long the activity should take and be conscious of the time passing. You should set a turnaround time. If you don’t meet the goal for the day by this time, turn around regardless. Your turnaround time should leave you enough time to reach your car before dark.

• Be conscious of the terrain. If it becomes too hard for your ability, it’s better to turn around than keep going and risk injury.

• Remember to leave no trace. We’re already encroaching on wildlife’s habitat. By leaving human waste, we’re creating even more damage to our ecosystems.

• Remember to have fun and take lots of pictures. We live in a beautiful part of the world!

It’s always a good idea to reorient yourself as the seasons come and go.

I find it’s easy to become complacent.

This is especially true if you’re an avid outdoor enthusiast as you’re out so

often you might have a tendency to gloss over the little things. It’s when this becomes a pattern that we tend to see accidents happen. Another easy thing to avoid is tackling terrain above your skill level. Don’t get in over your head. If you’re new to the outdoors, take it easy and explore short hikes in simple terrain first.

As your experience and comfort levels grow, move on to more challenging terrain and adventures.

I hope this article serves as a quick reminder to keep safety first. I spend a large portion of my time outside in some capacity. There are many great trails to be explored. Next time you’re looking for something to do on the weekend with friends or your family, I strongly encourage heading out to the mountains for a day. Find trails that fit your skillsets (there are tons out there). Enjoy the journey! I hope to hear your adventure stories.

A quick note, if you’re looking to head deep into the backcountry, I recommend taking an avalanche course (AST). It’ll teach you the skills to make informed decisions and safely navigate the winter backcountry. A

Avalanche Skills Training (AST 1) with Geoff Osler, an experienced mountain guide and fellow Glencoe member.

Developed by Avalanche Canada, this curriculum involves a mix of theoretical classroom instruction and field based practical learning.

We will be offering the classroom and field session over a weekend to apply all classroom learnings to the outdoors.

February 23 & 24

8:30 am – 4:30 pm Register online.

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ICE SAFETY TIPS from your Aquatics team

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algary can have four seasons in one day. We see more winter than summer here. Because many of our outdoor winter activities happen near or on the ice, we thought we’d share some ice safety tips with you.

Top tips • Stay off the river. The water underneath the ice changes temperature, flow and height so there’s often no way to know the strength of the ice. Falling through river ice is extremely dangerous because the current under it can wash you away.

• Don’t go out on natural ice alone.

Go with someone, travel single file and tell others where you are going and when you’ll be back.

• Keep your dog on a leash. If your dog falls through the ice, go for help (it didn’t support your dog, so the ice might not support you).

• Don’t go on the ice at night. You can’t see open holes in the ice and people can’t see you if you need help.

What’s the texture of the ice?

• Uneven, grey and splotchy: When water freezes, its minerals make vertical veins in the ice. These veins melt faster than the rest of the ice and cause weakness overall. What used to support the weight of a truck can become so weak it will crumble with the weight of a child.

• Snowy surface: A new snowfall can insulate, warm and melt existing ice.

• Slushy from salt: Winter road salt creates saltwater. The water run-off from nearby roads can create “hotspots” that weaken the ice too.

• Loaded with stuff: Tree stumps, rocks and docks absorb heat from the sun and warm the ice around them.

How thick is the ice?

If you can see that the ice is three inches thick, stay off it! If it’s six inches thick, it should hold you ice-fishing, walking or cross country skiing. If you’re not sure about what those thicknesses look like and you have a five, ten or twenty dollar bill in your pocket, take it out. Three inches is the height of the bill and six inches the width. Measure the ice thickness in several locations, if possible.

Currents and different water depths in different places make for varying ice thickness. How do you drill a hole to measure the ice? Outdoor experts use drills, augers and chainsaws.

If you fall through the ice: 1. Put your hand up over your head so you don’t bang it on the ice when you surface.

2. Don’t panic. Grab the edge of the ice, keep your head above water and get control of your breathing. Then shout for help and look around for your selfrescue options.

WHAT COLOUR IS THE ICE? Clear Cheer and get your fishing gear!

Blue You and your crew: Yahoo!

Green Holds the queen and a Holstein.

White Not right, poor foresight!

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Try to get back to where you fell in.

The ice there was strong enough to hold you. It should be strong enough to get you out again.

Kick and pull. Put your hands and arms out on the ice and then kick until your body is more horizontal.

Then belly wiggle like a seal up and out, a little at time, drawing yourself up onto the ice.

Once you’re up onto the ice again, crawl or roll away from the open area with your weight distributed, reducing the chances of the ice breaking again. Don’t try to stand up.

Get yourself dry as soon as possible.

If you can, change into warm, dry clothes and have a hot drink. Don’t warm up too quickly, though, because that can be harmful, too.

If you can’t get out of the water, try to freeze your jacket to the ice so if you go unconscious your head will be above water and you can breathe.

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Image Source: Best Practice for Building and Working Safely on Ice Covers in Alberta, Work Safe Alberta.

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Entry forms will be available at the Sports Office commencing Wednesday, January 2 at 5:30 am.

Member registration begins Wednesday, January 9 at 5:30 am.

Non-Member registration begins Monday, January 14 at 5:30 am.

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Alzheimer’s Disease & Bridge

June 21, the Longest Day of the Year, has been designated a fundraising event for those playing bridge throughout North America.

by Nancy Klym, Bridge Instructor

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ore than 500,000 people in Canada are currently diagnosed with some form of dementia.

This year, it’s expected another 25,000 people will join their numbers.

Alarmingly, by 2031 the number of yearly diagnoses will rise by 66 percent, bringing the total to more than a million people.

This is a tremendous burden on caregivers and the health system as well as those suffering from the disease.

With these and US statistics in mind, the Canadian Bridge Federation and the American Contract Bridge League have joined with the Alzheimer’s Society to raise funds to fight this disease.

sequences and cards played for each hand.

Over the course of an afternoon of bridge this means short-term memory is in constant use.

As well, a clinical trial in Finland demonstrated that in those showing cognitive decline, there are discernable benefits to combining cognitive training of the brain and social activity to improve memory and thinking. Another study (in 2014) at the University of WisconsinMadison found that playing cards helps older individuals retain mental sharpness.

In addition, the more often the people

Why is Alzheimer’s such an important issue with bridge players? Because age is the greatest risk factor in developing Alzheimer’s and the majority of bridge players are over 50.

While the data is still limited in this area, studies are emerging that show playing bridge is beneficial to the brain. A study in 2000 at the University of California, for example, found evidence that the area of the brain used in playing bridge stimulates the immune system. Research suggests this is because bridge players must use memory, visualization and sequencing.

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played, the greater the benefits as the frequency of play was associated with greater brain volume in the region of the brain associated with Alzheimer’s.

In Bordeaux, France, a study concentrated on the importance of playing games with others. Since bridge requires four

people to play, the socialization aspect rose to the fore. In the study, people who played games with others were 15 percent less likely to develop dementia even when having similar genetic markers.

It’s postulated that social interaction helps stave off depression and social isolation, both factors contributing to the development of dementia.

George Jacobs, a noted bridge writer, wrote that each bridge hand is like a snowflake—unique to itself but filled with endless possibilities. When playing bridge, logic, reasoning, patience, concentration and partnership skills are all required.

While there is no definitive evidence to suggest that bridge prevents dementia, there’s data that suggests it might delay the onset of symptoms, allowing individuals to function at a higher level for longer periods of time.

Bridge is a complicated game that can be enjoyed at both the social/recreational and competitive levels. While played mostly by those over 50 years of age, juniors are now taking it up too. As well, although mastery improves with experience, there’s no end to learning and improving as a bridge player. You can get better and better. The game is a journey, not a destination.

Bridge is popular at The Glencoe Club!

If you’re interested in getting into it and joining us, please contact me at nancyklym@shaw.ca. A

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BADMINTON TOURNAMENT

January 25 - 27, 2019 ENTRY FEES (plus GST) One event - $80 Two events - $85 Three events - $90 Four events - $95 Includes: Friday & Saturday Socials

AGE CATEGORIES 30 Years (as of January 25, 2019) 40 Years (as of January 25, 2019) 50 Years (as of January 25, 2019) 60 Years (as of January 25, 2019)

EVENTS Singles, Doubles & Mixed Doubles in all age categories Maximum: 4 events

GENERAL INFORMATION Entry Deadline: Friday, January 18, 2019 Singles Draw commences at 3 pm, Friday, January 25 Doubles Draw commences at 5:30 pm, Friday, January 25 Drawmasters: Beth Richardson, Ardy Wiranata, Bryan Moody Draw times available on-line after 6 pm, Wednesday, January 23

PRIZES Main Event - Winner, Runner-up & Consolation Winner Round Robin - 1st Place (Winner)

FRIDAY & SATURDAY SOCIALS Friday, Beverages Courtside & Saturday, Dinner All participants require a membership with Badminton Alberta (or another Provincial organization).

A “Club Adult Participation” membership can be purchased on-line at badmintonalberta.ca

Access the link to REGISTER ONLINE AT glencoe.org

White Clothing & Warm-ups are mandatory.

Badminton Alberta strongly recommends the use of protective eyewear.

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Glencoe Junior Squash Program Bearing Fruit

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ver the last two summers the Junior Squash Program has produced no fewer than three Team Canada representatives!

Our talented trio was selected ahead of their peers from across Canada to represent their country in the prestigious Battle of the Border, a highly competitive tournament fought annually between the USA and Canada.

Glencoe representatives Maddie Laine, Michael Knapp and Murdoch Morrison have long held a dream to represent their country in this event and recently their hard work came to fruition.

The honours this trio have achieved is indicative of the thriving Glencoe Squash Program, where many families enjoy the benefits of the newly renovated facilities and professional coaching team.

Head Coaches David Duncalf and Susie King both have strong performance pedigrees: David has worked with many of the world’s best players as England Squash Academy Director and Performance Coach, and Susie has played internationally for England and Canada in many events such as the World Team Championships.

David and Susie are both particularly proud of the boom which has taken place in the girls’ program. Our Squash team has worked hard to achieve it, led by Susie, with strong support from Tara Shannon, Amelia Knapp, Jackie Moss, Danielle Letourneau, Jaimie Laird, Mackenzie Clapperton and Kaitlin Laine. With role models like these, it’s no surprise the next crop of Glencoe girls is already starting to dominate the Alberta squash scene in the younger age groups.

About the young Team Canada representatives, David says: “We’re really pleased for them. To be able to represent your country at any age is one of the biggest honours many have in their lives. They’ve applied themselves consistently at a high level for a number of years now and they deserve to put that shirt on their back.”

Susie puts it down to a healthy mix of hard work and fun, saying “these kids know when to work hard and know when to have fun.

There’s a great team spirit developing, even between the older kids and the younger ones. Most days they come down to the courts smiling… and they leave smiling.”

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One of the key aspects introduced in recent years has been the Squash World Class initiative, a concerted effort to involve elite squash players and coaches within our Club program. In the last five years players and coaches, such as those listed below, have had a regular influence on our junior and adult membership: David Pearson: Coach to four World Champions and most successful CWG coach of all time Nick Matthew: World #1, three-time World Champion, three-time British Open Champion, three-time CWG Gold Medalist Rachel Grinham: World #1, World Champion, four-time British Open Champion, two-time CWG Medalist Johnathon Power: World #1, World Champion, British Open Champion, CWG Gold Medalist Jenny Duncalf: World #2, World Open Finalist, World Team Champion, PSA President Madeline Perry: World #3, British Open Finalist, fourteen-time National Champion Daryl Selby: World #9, two-time CWG Medalist, 100 consecutive months in World top 20 Emily Whitlock: World #12, British Junior Open Champion Damien Mudge: World #1 Doubles Jonny Smith: World #7 Doubles Lisa Aitken: World #38, two-time National Champion Martin Knight: World #38, two-time CWG medalist, three-time National Champion Danielle Letourneau: World #40, National Champion, Team Canada Ben Coleman: World #43 Charles Sharpes: World #48 Andrew Schnell: World #60, two-time National Champion, Team Canada David Letourneau: World #103, Team Canada Graeme Schnell: World #138, Team Canada Kelly Shannon: Canadian Junior legend

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Murdoch Morrison

Michael Knapp

MURDOCH MORRISON

MICHAEL KNAPP

MADDIE LAINE

Squash idol: Ramy Ashour Career Highlight: Provincial Champion 2018 Inspirational quote: Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it Favourite shot: Volley drop Future goal: Represent Canada at the World Championships

Squash idol: Nick Matthew Career Highlight: Made top 20 at the US Open Inspirational quote: When the going gets tough, the tough get going Favourite shot: Backhand drop Future goal: Place in the top 5 at the Canadian Junior Open

Squash idol: Nicol David Career Highlight: Playing against USA at the Battle of the Border Inspirational quote: Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee Favourite shot: Forehand kill Future goal: Compete at the Canada Winter Games

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Glencoe Joins

Last Straw Campaign Plastic-Free YYC is helping Calgarians lead a plastic-free lifestyle for the good of the community and the planet! In July, the organization launched its Last Straw Campaign to encourage restaurants to stop using plastic straws. The Glencoe Club has joined the campaign.

Monika Zwilling, CPHR, HR Generalist 403-287-4127 mzwilling@glencoe.org

Can you please tell us about yourself and how Plastic-Free YYC came about?

I am the co-founder of Plastic-Free YYC and hold the self-proclaimed title of Director of Inspiration & Change.

Because those are my goals. As a curious wanderer, I spent my 20s gallivanting the globe, seeking the sun on the most beautiful beaches in the world. From this I have seen first-hand the plastic pollution epidemic our oceans face. Upon returning to my home province of Alberta, I realized quite quickly the disconnect between our world oceans and my land-locked community. It was the largest scale “outof-sight, out-of-mind” phenomenon ever.

People in my own developed, educated city didn’t believe that the plastic soup in our seas was real. I wanted to change this!

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So I took to what I knew best. I started writing, I employed social media tactics and began posting to the world wide web!

Plastic-Free YYC was born. It wasn’t until later in the year when this little website grew up and started running full tilt—I had met my co-founder, Isabelle Couture, and from that day on we have been riding this epic wave of interest and support!

What was the driver behind the Last Straw Campaign? What impacts have you seen from this campaign?

The Last Straw Campaign was a meeting of minds. We had recently connected with a new group based in Edmonton (Waste Free Edmonton) and all of us wanted to find a way to collaborate and propel each other’s efforts into the minds of all Albertans. Taking our own advice of taking things one small step at a time towards a plastic-free lifestyle, we decided to start small with straws. Straws take countless resources to produce and

to distribute only to be used for a short time before going to live for an eternity in landfills, in waterways, on beaches, or worst, eaten by wildlife. They have a huge impact on our earth but such a small impact on our lives and the quality of service that restaurants provide. Straws are an easy place to start for the average consumer interested in reducing their waste and environmental impact. It was a tremendous success with over 150 establishments throughout both cities going to a straw-on-request or straw-free service. Edmonton did win but we are happy to have had so many businesses and customers refusing the straw for at least one day! A large part of our success was being able to engage with the business community, individuals and even our municipal leaders. We continue to be contacted by restaurants and bars who have stepped up by going straw-free, including The Glencoe Club! We have seen this straw-free or straw-by-request

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ith six restaurants, we were contributing to the more than 57 million straws thrown away every day in Canada. You have to request plastic straws here now.

We’ve also made paper (eco-friendly) straws available. I talked to Briana Loughlin, founder of Plastic-Free YYC to learn more about the Last Straw Campaign and how #StopSuckingYYC and #LastStrawCalgary contributed to inspirational, eco-friendly changes in Calgary.

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service becoming an expected standard across our province. We know that solving the plastic pollution problem will not be fixed with simply reducing straws, but this campaign has opened up Albertans’ minds to the issue and enhanced the conversation about it throughout the province!

What are some of the most unsustainable practices that you see on a regular basis and how can we change this?

I would say there are many unsustainable practices, but they are all perpetuated by consumerism, convenience and complacency. We have become accustomed to this need to buy, buy, buy.

We have been fed the idea to always need new, always need more, always in the easiest way possible and we never question it. It is not sustainable to continue this pattern.

Consumers need to make those little changes like bringing their bags to the store, saying no to straws, using reusable water bottles and coffee cups. Use our consumer purchasing power. Every time you buy something, you are telling the company, the industry, the market that this is what you want. So, make your money talk, buy with intent, buy products that will last and are made of sustainable, reusable materials. And when your money can’t do the talking because that more sustainable choice isn’t available, make sure you speak up: businesses won’t change if they don’t realize they might need to! On that same point, businesses need to listen and read between the lines. There is a space for industry to step up, lead the change without depending on that outcry from consumers. And to help bolster and encourage change, we need our

government to ensure proper policy is in place when collective change just isn’t happening voluntarily. We need to work collectively to challenge the status quo and change this system.

Can you provide three top tips for others trying to lead more sustainable lives and reduce their waste?

Start by rethinking your daily habits and rituals and noticing our collective addiction to convenience. Be ready to change those habits and accept that convenience can’t always win. Leading a sustainable lifestyle is a process of (small) steps that add up to create a lifestyle resulting in compounding positive results. So: Keep it Simple – take it one step at a time; for instance, start by refusing plastic bags and bring your own bags for a month.

Be kind to yourself – there will be mistakes. Forgiveness is important; you will forget your bags when you go to the grocery store.

Build a support network – get your family and friends on board; it truly makes it easier when you have a gang to back you up.

What other campaigns will PlasticFree YYC be running in the future?

Plastic-Free YYC has joined forces with Ban the Bag YYC to unify our voice in reducing plastic waste in our community. We believe bag bans or bag levies work because they force a change in habit across the masses. Our goal is to encourage our municipal leaders to adopt policies that will help our city become more sustainable. To learn more about our joint bag ban campaign, visit banthebagyyc.com

How can someone get involved with Plastic Free YYC? We are looking for community minded individuals with strong communication skills and a passion for waste reduction.

We have open volunteer roles for those who are interested in joining our team.

Calgarians can also get involved simply by attending one of our upcoming events, joining the conversation and learning more! Check out our website (plasticfreeyyc.com) and read some blogs on how to start a plastic-free lifestyle.

Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook with @plasticfreeyyc.

Thank you to Briana and Plastic Free YYC for spreading change in Calgary.

As you can see, small changes can have big impacts and we are proud that the Club was able to be a part in this. There is still a lot more that we can do and together we can change the future for generations to come.

As Margaret Mead once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”

Keep that in mind the next time you reach for single use plastics and know that the Club is doing the same. A

Since going Straw Free, Café 29 has even taken further steps and now all the to-go cutlery is compostable.

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HOT OFF THE PRESS! A LOOK AT HOW GLENCOE LIFE MAGAZINE IS PRODUCED Every three months or so, a state-of-the-art printing press is fired up in Calgary to produce 1,000 issues of our quarterly magazine. Here’s a close-up look at the two-week printing process. It follows three-months of Glencoe staff and members writing with design and layout by our Creative Studio.

PRE-PRESS Step 1: Plating After the job information goes into the press, metal plates are created from the digital files. These will be used to print the magazine.

Step 2: Press Check Every issue is checked at press for colour and image resolution.

The press operator gets the ink to desired levels to achieve the best quality and then proceeds with printing the entire magazine.

Above: Calibration to ensure optimal colour quality

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Right: Press operator colour-checking the print flat to the proof sheet

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PRESS TIME Step 3: Printing Once the press is running, inks hit the plates and the plates print the pages... all at high speed!

Step 4: Folding Flat pages, or Signatures, are folded by a machine to get them ready for binding.

Profile: Style-Craft Printing In 1963, John MacEachen quit his full-time job and bought a small Calgary print shop. Fifty-five years later, his family continues to run Style-Craft Printing, one of Calgary’s most successful printing companies.

The Glencoe Club is pleased to be one of its clients.

Folding machine

The equipment required has changed dramatically over the years and they strive towards upgrading to better technology.

Step 5: Cutting Measurements are input into a large guillotine machine, which will then trim the magazine issues down to the correct, final size.

Today, Style-Craft Printing offers digital and offset printing, design and layout, bindery, packaging and mail services. They can handle embossing, foiling, bookbinding and more. They produce magazines, brochures, presentation folders, corporate letterheads, envelopes, business cards, forms, manuals, newsletters and annual reports.

Step 6: Binding Known as “Perfect Binding,” the final step in the overall process is to join the cover and inside pages together.

The Glencoe Club has been a client of Style-Craft for over 30 years.

For Glencoe Life, Style-Craft uses a paper with less environmental impact than recycled stock.

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L: Jeff Dyer, Ed Sims, Richard Bartrem M: Holly Goulard and Shelly Elias R: Splash Committee - Elaine Frame, Ruth Beddoe, Barb Shaunessy, Sara Shaak, Karen Allbright, Holly Goulard. Missing from photo: Murlyne Fong.

L: Clive Beddoe thanking the organizers M: Keynote speaker Kade R: Splash Committee with Jeff Dyer, CEO of BGCC

14th Annual Splash of Red

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n the evening of Saturday, October 27, Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary (BGCC) hosted their 14th annual Splash of Red Gala at The Glencoe Club. A crowd of 275 guests wined, dined and danced the night away in support of the more than 40 programs that BGCC offers to serve Calgary’s vulnerable children and youth.

Over 60 items were up for bid in a silent auction throughout the evening and a live auction of large ticket items, like a weekend in Palm Springs, really brought up the stakes. All the event sponsors were there showing their support, including Diamond Sponsor, Qualico Communities and Platinum sponsors WestJet and Annapolis.

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youth homeless shelter. Beyond youth reflected back on a hard time in his life. homelessness, BGCC’s work also combats He had lost his partner and moved from many other important community Ottawa to Calgary, away from his natural issues such as child sexual exploitation, supports. Lost and alone in a new city, poverty, food insecurity, youth he suddenly found himself homeless. unemployment, literacy, discrimination Luckily, Kade found Avenue 15. There, and intergenerational trauma. he was able to get the support he needed.

Today, Kade is living independently, CEO Jeff Dyer working in summed up the restaurant the impact of industry. He’s To date, this annual event has the event well an aspiring raised over $4.1 million dollars for in his address: chef hoping to Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary.

“Through one day earn a the generous Red Seal. donations made to Splash of Red every year, we’re able to support youth by To date, this annual event has raised over 4.1 million dollars for BGCC. giving them a safe place to stay, helping This year’s contribution to the total them transition home (or to a home) and raised is still being tallied, but there is supporting them on their journey.” hope to near the 5 million dollar mark.

This funding goes a long way to help We want to give a big thank you to vulnerable Calgarians. Last year, BGCC our presenting sponsor The Glencoe served over 18,500 children, youth Club as well as our event sponsors, donors, volunteers and the Splash of Red and families in our city and offered up committee for all their support. A over 5,400 bed nights through their

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by Samantha Humphrys, Project Angel Coordinator

Project Angel

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s many of you know, The Glencoe Club has been involved in charitable fundraising for many years.

What you might not know is the force behind this great cause. As described in previous Glencoe Life articles, the Art Department (now Creative Studio) took on organizing the fundraising efforts and rebranded them as “Project Angel” in 1994. The name is only fitting as it has brought hope to so many over the years. Project Angel has involved many departments but has been spearheaded by one employee specifically: Wendy Dypolt.

Wendy was an employee at the Glencoe for 34 years and was involved with Project Angel since its inception. Over the years, Wendy has organized fundraising efforts with Kids Help Phone, Inn from the Cold, the YWCA, Women in Need, Servants Anonymous, the Veterans’ Food Bank, several local community referrals and the Club’s current charity of choice, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary (BGCC).

Wendy Dypolt wrapping presents for homeless children

Mandela, “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead” and Wendy has made that difference.

As you celebrate the holidays with your families this year, my hope is that you take to heart the lesson that Wendy has taught us all: the

Your contribution could be someone’s next meal, a safe place Although Wendy would never take credit for it, she to sleep or the inspiration they really has been the Angel need to get back on their feet. behind the fundraising efforts at the Club. After speaking with many of the staff at The Glencoe Club, the resounding response has been, “Project Angel would not exist without Wendy.”

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significance of giving and the impact one person with a vision can make in a community. Whether through a donation to Project Angel, or through a project of your own, As some of you may know, Wendy we hope that you take the time to retired at the end of September. She give back this year. Every little bit may not know it yet but she has had counts. Your contribution could be a great impact on many, including someone’s next meal, a safe place to myself. One of the greatest gifts I sleep or the inspiration they need to received from Wendy is the lesson get back on their feet. A of significance. As put by Nelson

WAYS TO SUPPORT PROJECT ANGEL Happening in December: ❄ Opening Minds

through Art Cards December 1 - 16

❄ Battle of the Therapists December 1 - 16 ❄ Fitness Punishment Challenge till December 16 Stocking Donations filled with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrush, toothbrush holder, tampons, gift cards etc. (no razors or Listerine). Till December 14.

❄ Rush N’ Crush Cardio Tennis December 14

❄ Childcare’s Kids Art Sale ❄ Toy Drive &

Food Bank Items at Family Christmas Parties December 2, 9 & 16 (Bring new, unwrapped toy or non-perishable food items for those in need)

❄ Monetary Donations at the Sports Office or online till December 14

❄ Mitten & Toque Drive till December 14

THE GLENCOE PRO SHOP

HYDROGEN TENNIS FOR MEN HYDROGEN is one of the leading Italian Luxury Sportswear brands.

Now available in the Glencoe Pro Shop.

Founded in 2003 by Designer Alberto Bresci, Hydrogen stands out as the first company that produces luxurious sportswear.

Limited Time only. Limited selection and quantities available.

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Activewear for outdoor fun.

Cozy, lounge-around-the-house pyjamas.

Whatever your family and friends are planning for the holidays, you’ll find unique gifts at the Glencoe Pro Shop that’ll help them enjoy themselves even more!

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1. V.FRAAS

Cashmink Scarves for Men & Women: Wonderfully comfortable scarf, light yet warm, anti-allergenic and gentle on the skin.

2. MAGILL HATS

Men’s Fedoras: Classic fashion-oriented fedoras worn by A-list celebrities and for the everyday individual.

3. P.J. SALVAGE

Ladies Fur Slides Slippers: Slide into comfort as you lounge around the house or make a coffee run.

Ladies Flannel PJ Set: Hit the slopes (or just dream you are) in this classic fit relaxed flannel with button front and hand pockets.

4. BUGATCHI

Men’s Dress Socks: These mid-calf socks are made in Italy from a fine gauge, mercerized cotton blend. This sock is finished with a hand linked toe, ribbed cuff and reinforced heel seams.

5. THYMES

Frasier Fir Sink Set: Thymes Frasier Fir Sink Set makes a wonderful gift for hosts and hostesses, new homeowners, teachers or anyone who will enjoy crisp, just-cut forest fragrance.

6. NORTH FACE

Ladies Jacket: Selection and availability in store will vary.

7. JELLYCAT

The gift that keeps on giving...

Encourage your family and friends to experience all that the Club offers, from recreational sports, lessons, breakfast, lunch and dinners, game nights, massage, fitness passes, Preschool and a wide variety of shopping in our exclusive Pro Shop.

Private Lessons Give the gift of lessons for any sport.

Book through our professionals at Aquatics, Badminton, Bowling, Curling, Golf, Skating, Squash and Tennis.

For the Food Lover Why not plan a surprise dinner for two in the Grille Room? Or a private Chef’s Table for up to 10?

Chef’s Tables are available in the Grille Room on Mondays or Tuesdays throughout the year.

Our Executive Chef designs a menu and wine pairings tailored to create one of the most unique custom dining experiences.

Health & Wellness Whether you or a loved one have resolved to live a healthier life, taking care of yourself at the Glencoe is easy. Personal training sessions and massages can help anyone shape up and/or unwind from a hectic season.

Gift cards are available for purchase at the Pro Shop and Sports Office in any denomination with no expiry date.

Berry Santa: With a splendid outfit in rich cherry red, a fine fuzzy beard and glossy black boots, this festive fellow is dressed in his best.

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SECURITY & BATTERY LIFE TIPS for Apple iDevice Users Ed Penn IT Manager 403-287-4120 epenn@glencoe.org

I’ve recently had a number of Glencoe members and staff ask me about iOS security and battery life with their iDevices. If you’re an Apple iDevice user, here are a few tips we hope you’ll find useful.

SECURITY AutoUpdate option iDevice users are generally quick to update when a major release rolls around. But do you catch all the little (but significant) updates between major releases? Apple’s iOS 12 now makes it easier for you with an AutoUpdate option. Go to Settings > General > Software Update and turn on Automatic Updates.

Passcode/password Like it or not, a strong passcode/password is a good first line of defense against unauthorized users. Your first Apple device likely required a four-digit code. With iOS 12, you can enter a 10-character (or longer) alphanumeric code that is many times more difficult to hack. If you choose to use numeric passcodes, be careful not to use a keyboard pattern that can be easily guessed, like 123456 for example, or a 10-digit code, like 3141592654. Yes, that is ten digits of Pi… Number 17 on the Most Easily Guessed 10-digit Code List! Go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode. Enter your existing password, then select Change Password. Next, select the passcode format.

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Passcode module. This simplifies logging in and offers more security as nobody can look over your shoulder to copy your passcode. Touch ID helped Apple move to mobile payment systems. Those with iPhone X (or newer) have face-detection software. It’s comprised of multiple sensors including an infrared camera, a regular camera, an infrared illuminator and a dot projector. Here’s how it works: the illuminator shines infrared light at your face which allows the system to “see” who is holding the phone. It works in low light or if you have glasses/sunglasses on – even if you have a toque on! The dot projector shines more than 30,000 little infrared points of light on your face to create a 3-D model. All this data is sent to a special chip for processing. The system captures more data as you use it, making it highly accurate.

BATTERY PERFORMANCE As newer generations of iDevices feature stronger Central Processing Units (CPUs) and use advanced camera technology, demands on the battery increase. iOS 12 has more information under Settings > Battery. Battery Health will show you the Maximum Capacity of your battery as well as the Performance Capability. Below that,

choose between Last 24 Hours and Last 10 Days for a graphical representation of Battery Level, Activity and Battery Usage

by App. Of course, closing apps you’re not using really helps battery life as well. I have personally noticed better battery life by disabling Raise to Wake as follows: Settings > Display & Brightness > Raise to Wake.

Throughout my day, I’m forever setting my phone down on a desk, then picking it back up a moment later—causing it to power up.

Turning off Raise to Wake and shortening the Auto Lock time down to a minute has been a big help, in conserving battery life.

Your iDevices use Lithium-ion batteries.

Apple charges their Lithium-ion battery in two stages. Stage one is a fast charge that charges the battery to 80 percent.

The remaining 20 percent is a slower trickle charge. The fast charge allows you to bring the battery charge level up quickly—so you can get on with what you were doing.

Then, leave the device on charge… when you have time. You don’t have to wait for your iDevice to be down to zero percent to charge it, nor do you have to wait till it has reached 100 percent to use it again.

One more tip: If you’re going to store any iDevice (including iWatch), Apple recommends charging only to 50 percent and then recharge to 50 percent every six months. Following these suggestions may extend your battery life and lifespan. A

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LIII SUPER BOWL

Sunday, February 3 Watch the game from Atlanta, Georgia in the Pub. • Food & Drink Specials • Door Prizes • Final Grand Prize!

Halftime show featuring

Maroon 5.

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FITNESS CHALLENGE 2019

SOLUTION to the

RESOLUTION January 7 - February 16

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BLOOD PRESSURE AWARNESS WEEK February 18 – 22

Know your numbers!

Come to the Fitness Centre and let our team educate you on the importance of knowing what a normal blood pressure reading looks like. Receive a wallet-sized card with your blood pressure reading to bring to your physician.

DID YOU KNOW? Your best defense against heart disease is controlling the risk factors that could lead to coronary artery disease (the most common type of heart disease) such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, stress, excessive alcohol consumption, physical inactivity and being overweight.

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GOLF MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Membership & Marketing 403-240-7395 • golf@glencoe.org

Wedding 2019 dates available

Looking for a stunning venue in Calgary to host your special day?

We have one of the city’s prettiest backdrops and a spectacular variety of banquet options available!

Contact:

Courtney Tanaka ctanaka@glencoe.org 403-880-3090 golfcatering@glencoe.org GLENCOE LIFE

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Get on the Golf Simulator Used by PGA Pros

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he Glencoe Golf Simulator was installed in the Club in November 2016 by HD Golf. They’re a world-class golf company, having installed simulators in over 50 countries around the world since 2003. Their product is often called the “World’s Most Amazing Golf Simulator.” You can use it at The Glencoe Club to recreate the infamous Jack Nicklaus pin hit on Hole #17 at Pebble Beach during the first-ever US Open in 1972. Or train on any of 31 courses using the same technology as PGA pros Bubba Watson, Bryson Dechambeau and Stephen Ames, among others.

Add some lessons Using the simulators, our own Club Pros can help you find out exactly what you’re doing with your body, club and ball throughout your entire swing. They’ll track the spin of the ball, the path of your club, the angle of your club face and much more as they work to help fix your slice in no time. Our professional golf staff will share their expertise, coaching you with HD Golf ’s state-of-the-art technology, to get you swinging like a pro in time for next golf season.

Leagues Looking for more ways to stay sharp and continue improving for next season?

Look no further. Come out and join one of our four leagues for some good, competitive fun. Join our Winter League from January 7 to March 15, 2019. There will be a Men’s, Ladies, Mixed and Junior League weekly, with details as follows: • Men’s & Ladies League: $100 for six weeks, including prizes and wind-up event.

11:30 am to 9 pm, depending on demand • Mixed League: $20 per hour, 5 to 9 pm • Junior League: $10 per session, 5 to 9 pm • Formats and courses will change weekly

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Glenn Boswell, PGA Associate Professional Glen is a graduate of the San Diego Golf Academy and has been a member of the PGA for over 27 years. He has worked as a Golf Professional and instructor at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club, Bearspaw Country Club and Riverside Academy and as a guest instructor at the Melia Las Americas resort in Varadero, Cuba. During this time Glenn has facilitated thousands of lessons and club fittings.

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

A national evaluator for the PGA & the NCCP, he also teaches and coaches aspiring golf professionals as they enter the profession. For any questions or inquiries email Glenn directly at gboswell@glencoe.org.

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Drop-in Maybe you’ve had enough structured competition and are looking to hit a casual 18 with your friends.

The simulators can be booked Mondays to Saturdays from 9 am to 10 pm and Sundays from 9 am to 9 pm.

The cost is $20 per hour/simulator. Standard bookings can be made up to three days in advance either on the Glencoe website, on the Glencoe App or with the Sports Office. Food and beverage services are also available in the Golf Simulator.

Room bookings Along with our standard hourly rates, we offer a rate of $100 for both simulators for two hours for up to 16 people. If having the ability to play prestigious golf courses such as St. Andrews Old Course, Pinehurst No. 2, Bay Hill and Pebble Beach was not already reason enough, the simulators also have all kinds of fun games to play which can be perfect for events such as a younger member’s birthday party. Some of the more popular games such as Tic Tac Toe, Target Pro, Tractor and Darts can be enjoyed by all ages, perfect for entertaining a large group.

Special Events Keep an eye out around the Club for daily specials and special events going on in the simulator that you’ll be able to join such as a Longest Drive Competition or a Ryder Cup Challenge. One of the most popular is our Flames Game Specials. During select Flames Home Games, book your simulator as you normally would and enjoy a Jug of Beer and a Plate of Nachos for only $30. Mark your calendar: December 6 & 20 at 5 pm December 8 & 29 at 6 pm December 22 at Noon

Wanting to see how far you can drive the ball, but forgot your clubs at home?

No problem! We have full sets of all kinds that can be used free-of-charge.

If you’re looking to book a larger function or special event, please contact our Special Event Coordinator, Jill Williams at jwilliams@glencoe.org or 403-287-4161.

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WINTER PROGRAM

JANUARY 2 TO MARCH 9, 2019

EARLY BIRD

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

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

ADD ON THE TPI FITNESS PROGRAM: • Receive a personalized fitness program that works together with your golf instruction to help you play better golf next season • Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) golf screens will be completed at the start and at the end of the program to identify and improve your physical ability as it relates to the golf swing • Access to TPI website where your individualized exercise routine will be created from the screen results

Cost $99+ For more information or to book the fitness component of the package contact Ken in the Fitness Centre directly by calling 403-287-4169 or email kclarke@glencoe.org

Ryan Anderson

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

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EMPLOYEE PROFILE

GET TO KNOW...

THE GRILLE ROOM

Sunday Brunch Buffet Reservations available 10:30 am to 12:30 pm via Reception 403-243-2506 Adults $31.95++ Children $16.95++

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Terry Oleksow, RMT

erry Oleksow started his massage career in 1987 and worked with many international athletes as they prepared for the 1988 Olympics at nearby venues. As a result, he then enjoyed the opportunity to work seasonally with Team Canada from 1988 to 1991.

When Terry started at the Glencoe in 1993, the Massage Department consisted of four therapists sharing a small, oddly shaped room in the hallway across from the Sports Lounge. One member told him he didn’t like the room because it was shaped like a coffin. He’s since watched massage therapy grow steadily into one of the top healthcare alternatives in Canada.

Our new Wellness Centre at The Glencoe Club reflects just how popular—and important—massage has become in healthcare.

As a result of his extensive sports massage experience and continued

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training, Terry has developed a muscle-specific approach to deep tissue therapy. His techniques are effective for treating myofascial pain and muscle imbalances. These often develop after injuries or as a result of factors in the workplace environment. Imbalances can cause back and/or neck pain and restricted movement. He integrates myofascial release, trigger point therapy, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) stretching, strain/counter-strain as well as other remedial massage techniques into his treatments. They’re easily adaptable for any fitness level and for seniors and children. Terry is also a registered provider with Veterans Affairs Canada.

Terry loves travelling, biking and hiking with his family, especially in Kananaskis, Hawaii and the Pacific Northwest. He enjoys comparing notes about favourite travel destinations and bike trails. A

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

ADMINISTRATION Janet Lipsett, Executive Administrator ............................... 403-287-4130 Debra Hope, 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

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

CREATIVE STUDIO Julie MacLeod, Communications & Creative Director... 403-287-4163 Eric Skilling, Digital Design Specialist ................................. 403-287-4143 Louise Bennet, Creative Studio Coordinator .................... 403-287-4183 Jana Volfova, Graphic Designer ........................................... 403-287-4182

FOOD & BEVERAGE Grille Room Reservations ................................................... 403-243-2506 Ciara Glendon, F&B Manager................................................ 403-287-4173 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 Jill Williams, Special Event Coordinator............................... 403-287-4161 Nuntawan Kanjanawongsamas, Event Coordinator ......403-287-4171

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 TBD, 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 Jennifer Cox, F&B Manager................................................... 403-240-7384 Paul Kenno, Assistant F&B Manager.................................. 403-240-7384 Courtney Tanaka, Catering Manager...............................c 403-880-3090 Christophe Herblin, Executive Chef ................................... 403-240-7378

OPERATIONS Dennis O’Byrne, Operations Manager .............................. 403-287-4108 Derwin Parker, Health & Safety Manager .......................... 403-287-4122 Duty Managers .......................................................... 403-243-2506 (350)

RECREATION Suzette O’Byrne, Recreation Manager .............................. 403-287-4180 Christie Springs, Aquatics Director ...................................... 403-287-4114 Meghan Hilderman, Aquatics Supervisor........................... 403-287-4137 Ken Clarke, Fitness Director ................................................... 403-287-4169 Personal Trainers ...................................................................... 403-287-4175 Fitness Service Desk ............................................................... 403-287-4176 Cindy Nelson Bonyai, Youth & Teen Director................. 403-287-4168 Summer Daycamps (seasonal) ......................................... 403-287-4155

SERVICES Main Lobby ............................................................................... 403-243-2506 Sports Office .............................................................................. 403-243-7342 Debra Hope, Member Services Manager .......................... 403-287-4140 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

SPORTS Sports Office ........................................................................... 4403-243-7342 Chris Jennings, Athletic Manager ........................................ 403-287-4112 Court Bookings ........................................................................ 403-243-7342 Program Registration ............................................................. 403-243-7342 Beth Richardson, Badminton Professional ..................... 403-287-4106 Bryan Moody, Badminton Professional .............. 403-243-2506 (316) Ardy Wiranata, Badminton Professional .............. 403-243-2506 (311) John Pearson, Bowling Director ............................................ 403-287-4145 Paul Webster, Curling Director .............................................. 403-287-4123 Scott Davis, Head Skating Professional ................ 403-243-2506 (317) David Duncalf, Head Squash Professional ........................ 403-287-4181 Susie King, Associate Squash Professional ....................... 403-287-4184 Dietmar Rautenbach, Tennis Director ............................... 403-287-4110 Richard Danielson, Tennis Professional ............ 403-243-2506 (388) Gene Kelly, Tennis Professional ............................. 403-243-2506 (390) Neil Parker, Tennis Professional ............................. 403-243-2506 (378)

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