Glencoe Life - Spring 2016

Glencoe Life THE GLENCOE CLUB MAGAZINE

SPRING 2016 • Vol. 1 Issue 1

The Future is Now See Grand Opening Feature on pg. 18-21

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Glencoe Life Glencoe Life magazine is published four times a year and produced by the Creative Studio at The Glencoe Club.

For subscription details, please see page 71.

Contributing Editors Al Harvey, Tanisha Sanehi Photographers Jonathan Ferguson Von der Rusch Photography, Kray Mitchell, Glencoe Archives Contributors Barbara Consul, Barbie Jean, Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary, Chris Jennings, Dean Kanuit, Derek Wilding, Jamie Tolan, Jeff Fleming, Ken Clarke, Leigh Gerard, Marc Badorek, Monika Ac, Ryan Anderson, Ryann Churla, Suzette O'Byrne.

Contact Information The Glencoe Club 636 - 29 Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2S 0P1 p: 403-243-2506 f: 403-287-2673 w: glencoe.org w: glencoejobs.org e: info@glencoe.org The Glencoe Golf & Country Club 31002 Elbow River Drive SW Calgary, AB T3Z 2T8 p: 403-242-4019 f: 403-246-7331 w: glencoe.org e: golf@glencoe.org

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

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FEATURES

DEPARTMENTS

18 | The Future is Now

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President’s Message

Our Grand Opening was extremely well attended and everyone left feeling excited about the changes.

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Golf President’s Message

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CEOs Message

24 | It's Wine Time

13

Affiliated Club Feature

16

History Page

18

Grand Opening

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Introducing New Logo

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Food & Beverage

32

Employee Awards Night

It's always a good time for a glass of fine wine, especially when it's served that way... by the glass. We have 18 labels on our "by the glass" list and 110 by the bottle, all of them carefully selected for maximum enjoyment.

50 | Get Climbing Designed for use by kids, adults, first-timers and seasoned veterans, our brand new Climbing Centre is ready to lift you to new heights of strength, balance and overall fitness.

54 | Icebreaker Tradition This year, The Glencoe Club's annual 10K run will celebrate its 28th year as one of the province's premier races.

34 Calendar 40 Sports 57 Services 63

Project Angel

64 Golf 70

Contact List

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THE GLENCOE CLUB PR ESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Welcome to the inaugural issue of Glencoe Life OUR MISSION Creating extraordinary experiences for the communities we serve: the members, the employees, our neighbours and society.

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

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

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he Club has switched from a once-a-month newsletter to a more formal quarterly magazine and, of course, we will continue sending out the weekly emails to let members know about upcoming events. Paper copies of Glencoe Life will be available for pickup at the Club. Those members with Canadian addresses, who prefer to have this magazine mailed out, will be able to receive it for a charge of $25 plus gst per year. To ensure you receive the event emails, please contact lgerard@glencoe.org or atrussell@glencoe.org.

Each quarter, the President’s column in Glencoe Life will be used to highlight important developments at the Club. This issue will feature the recent opening of Phase One of our renovation.

Renovation Phase One On Friday, March 11, the Glencoe held the Grand Opening of their new renovation. The Grand Opening tour revealed what has been developed behind the barricades and what the Grand Opening participants experienced (in italic type).

Lower and upper level indoor parking for 51 cars total and a secure bike storage area.

The tour started in the upper parking garage where there were vintage cars, consumption of “nostalgic dogs and grog” and an historic slide show.

From the new parking garage members enter the Club by climbing the new glass-walled southwest stairwell and use their membership card or fob to access the new third floor walkway.

Second floor climbing wall, flex/party room with floor projector for kids’ games, children’s indoor play area, girls’ and boys’ locker rooms. The beautiful new walkway here has sitting / work areas with views to both pools, and parents can relax and watch their kids in the play area and adjoining flex room.

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This turned out to be the “pinch point” of the tour as everyone wanted to see the climbing wall and play areas. There were demonstration climbers for members to view; in the flex / party room the floor projector was running; and squeals of delight emanated from the young children trying out the new indoor play facility. A candy bar was set up in the new boys’ locker room and a party punch station in the girls’ locker room. The children were very enthusiastic about their new locker rooms.

Third Floor Physiotherapy and the Fitness Centre which have both almost doubled in size. The Physiotherapy area now includes beds for eight patients in the open area plus a couple of office treatment areas.

Fitness now includes: discreet areas for stretching, cardio, and weights, a sprint / sled “track”, and a “bounce area”. The fitness equipment includes: 54 pieces of cardio equipment, 40 of which are new; 22 new pieces of non-cardio equipment including: Hub Training System from Escape Fitness, Kinesis One from TechnoGym, and Double Mega Rack from Matrix Fitness.

The member experience during the Grand Opening was fantastic. There was a champagne service and a beer station, a chef ’s carvery and a sushi station. Jugglers and magicians mingled with the guests. A stage was set up for the Grand Opening ribbon-cutting ceremony and three of us officiated: our CEO, Greg Lundmark; our Technical Advisory Committee Chair and former Facilities & Land Standing Committee Chair, Chris Davis; and myself as President. The ends of the appropriately large red ribbon were held by: • The Honourable Mel Shannon. Mel was involved in the ground-breaking ceremony after the fire in 1962 and is the oldest surviving Club President; • Lily Chan, our longest serving staff person of 42 years.

THE GLENCOE CLUB PR ESIDENT’S MESSAGE

This was truly an over-the-top event attended by over 1,400 members.

Over the weekend, we had more members using the Fitness Centre at one time than we have ever had before; Physiotherapy was packed on Saturday; and we had 250 climbers try the new facility and an incredible number of users in the play zone.

This project is on time and on budget and will not require any of the $7M the members approved in the borrowing resolution of April 2013.

While the outdoor pool, water slide, hot tub, west patio deck extension and surrounding areas are all part of Phase One, they await warmer weather for the completion of certain items like the pool deck. With the recent warm temperatures this project is proceeding quite nicely. We anticipate these opening in early June.

Renovation Phase Two This phase will renovate those areas formerly occupied by the girls’ and boys’ locker rooms. The girls’ locker room will provide temporary service as the family / handicapped change area and be subsequently renovated to become our new Wellness Centre.

The boys’ space will be converted to a flex room, the family / handicapped change area, and an expanded food preparation and serving area for the outdoor swimming pool. Phase Two should start in April and be finished by the end of this year. A The Future is NOW! Al Chapman President The Glencoe Club

Top: Al Chapman and Chris Davis Middle L: The Honourable Mel Shannon Middle R: Lily Chan Bottom: Ribbon cutting

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THE GLENCOE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB PR ESIDENT’S MESSAGE

“....if the weather stays warm, we could be golfing before the end of March,”

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

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lmost there! The new season is almost upon us and almost surely will be in progress before my next newsletter in April for The Flag. This winter’s exceedingly mild conditions augur well for an early opening.

While there is no specific date in mind, if the weather stays warm, we could be golfing before the end of March, and we can look forward to the range being open prior to that. According to Kerry, our course Superintendent, the course has wintered well and we can look forward to good conditions as we commence play. Members will be pleased to know that this year there are no projects planned, so access to all 45 holes will be uninterrupted.

Last year, our Pros spent some time looking at alternative methods for getting around the course. Something new to look forward to this year is being able to ride your way around. We have purchased two golf bikes as an experiment for those who want to play golf and improve their fitness at the same time. We feel these bikes will be perfect for individuals or twosomes, who play early in the morning, don’t want to take a cart, but do want to speed their way around the course. Should be fun!

Something else new this year is a novel fitting system for putters and wedges. A couple of our Pros are being certified by Edel Golf (www. edelgolf.com). Edel has developed a different take on fitting putters and wedges that makes a lot of sense. You can read up for yourself on their website. Their system takes into account the unique characteristics each of us has in the way we putt or hit our wedge shots. I know that I can use all the help I can get in improving my short game and plan to be one of the first customers.

Finally, we have approximately 30 newly activated members from the waitlist this year, a number that keeps our active membership at the same level as prior years. While we still have a waitlist after this, we would like to keep it growing. Our best source of new members is our existing members. We have what we believe to be the best golf facility in the City. I would like to ask you all to encourage friends and colleagues to come out and give the course a try. We are pleased to offer a complementary round to anyone who is seriously interested in joining.

Feel free to contact me, Mike or Natasha to set this up. Happy golfing! A

Len Johnson President The Glencoe Golf & Country Club

Two new golf bikes (as pictured) are now available to our members.

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SPORTS FACILITIES: Aquatics Badminton Bowling Climbing Curling Downtown Golf Fitness Skating Squash Tennis

SERVICES

Childcare Preschool Play Zone Massage Physiotherapy Pro Shop

403-243-2506 • glencoe.org • info@glencoe.org GLENCOE LIFE

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S MESSAGE

The Glencoe Club, a New Legacy I am pleased to introduce you to the first edition of “Glencoe Life.” This quarterly magazine is designed as a “coffee table top” magazine that will showcase events and stories about our wonderful Club. There is also an online easy-toread magazine format, complete with an easy-flip page feature for your tablet or computer. I would like to recognize and thank our Creative Studio Team for their hard work in putting together a publication that I am sure members will be proud of.

These are exciting times for The Glencoe Club. Our Grand Opening of Phase 1 of the construction project on March 11 was an historical event and is the start of a new legacy for our Club.

These new facilities have added a new dimension for our members, especially for the youth. We now have Junior locker rooms that are to a standard that our Juniors deserve. The Play Zone and Flex Room allow for a lot more options for preschool and youth programs. The Climbing Centre offers programs for young and old. Our new Fitness Centre is second to none, arguably the best private club fitness centre in North America.

We all now have no excuse for not being fit!

I would like to thank all of those involved with the design, build and opening of this project. Many thanks to the Board of Directors for their work and support throughout the project.

Thanks to GGA Architects and their engineering sub-consultants, who worked very hard to design a high quality and functional facility. Our General Contractor, Stuart Olson, and their subtrades did a wonderful job ensuring high quality workmanship and attention to the schedule. Our Project Manager, Dave Skaret, from TPM (Target Project Management), did a fantastic job working on our behalf to ensure the project came in under budget and on schedule. Thanks to the Board’s volunteer Technical Advisor Committee (TAC) including Board member and Committee Chair, Chris Davis; members at large Ron Sawchuk, Blake Leew and John Manes. The TAC Committee met over 35 times, each with a breakfast sandwich, and provided construction expertise and oversight to ensure the project kept in scope and within budget.

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From a staff perspective this construction project was truly a team effort, with every department and almost all of the employees contributing to the project's success from design to build to a successful opening. There are too many individual employees to thank in this article, however, I would like to specifically recognize the contributions of a few individuals and departments.

I commend Dennis O’Byrne, Operations Manager, who played a very key role as the main Club liaison with the architects, engineers and contractors and deserves a large part of credit for the project’s success. His role ensured that what was being built is built to our standards and that the operational systems are interactive with the rest of the building.

Dennis spent an inordinate number of hours on this project, while at the same time performing his normal duties. Construction projects are dangerous, especially with a club that is operational, so safety was paramount in this project. A big thank you also goes to our Health & Safety Manager, Derwin Parker, for his work in ensuring there were no injuries or accidents to our members, guests and employees. Ken Clarke, Fitness Director, and his team pulled off unbelievable feats during the construction project. First they were squeezed with hoarding in the old fitness centre. Then they successful moved the Fitness Centre to the Curling Lounge, lower Flex Room and the Golf Shop. Due to their efforts, there were very few member complaints and lots of compliments as to how well the temporary facilities worked. The Fitness team then successfully and quickly moved into the new Fitness Centre. No wonder our Fitness team was recognized as the team of the year at our Staff Awards! Technology is a big part of our Club now and the new facilities include complex IT and AV infrastructure. Thanks to Ed Penn, IT Manager, who worked many extra hours during the design, construction and move in stages to ensure those systems are functional and compatible to the existing systems.

I would like to also recognize our GM, Jan Bloemraad, and the rest of the Leadership team, who all contributed greatly to all aspects of this project, while at the same time ensuring the rest of our Club functioned and operated during construction.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S MESSAGE

The Bord of Directors at the Grand Opening L-R: Joanne Hruska, Al Chapman, Marguerite Paulsen, Bryan Wright, Kendy Bentley, Ron Newman, Barbara Widdowson, Chris Davis, Susan Schulli, Greg Lundmark, & Cara Bonney Barr.

There are a number of staff teams I would like to thank and recognize. The Creative Studio team for keeping our members fully informed throughout the project. Our Recreation staff for designing, programming and the opening of our Climbing Centre, Play Zone and Flex Room. The Maintenance department for their work liaising with the sub trades and for the work and muscle to move and build our temporary facilities. The Housekeeping department for keeping the Club clean with all the dirt and dust of construction, as well as the final clean and operational plan for the new facilities. Shipping and Receiving for the coordination of all the incoming equipment, furniture and other deliveries for the project. The Physiotherapy team for the closures and successful moves in and out of the temporary facilities. The Member Services, Membership and Duty Manager teams for their face-to-face communication and directing of members.

Rick Cooke and his accounting team for ensuring cash flow to pay $22M of bills and managing the cash flow, so that the Club did not go into debt. The Human Resource team for helping with the hiring of new employees. The Food and Beverage team for excellent quality and service for over 1,400 people at the Grand Opening. Finally, the Grand Opening Staff Committee for the logistics and planning of an historic event.

I am proud to be the CEO of The Glencoe Club during such an exciting time. A

This was a very complex and challenging construction project. Over the last 20 months, the membership has been very supportive with all the disruption.

Thank you for your support!

We hope you are enjoying the new facilities.

Greg Lundmark, CCM Chief Executive Officer

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MEMBER SHIP

Membership Cards

» New Members

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

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

THE GLENCOE CLUB

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

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

Questions about your account?

In order for us to best respond to your account inquiries, please direct your specific questions to the following staff members: • Membership Leigh Gerard: 403-287-4104 Ann Trussell: 403-287-4132 membership@glencoe.org • Accounts Receivable Suzanne Sourisack: 403-287-4135 Food & Beverage/Retail/Payment Queries • Massage & Sports Connie Dunham: 403-287-4113 cdunham@glencoe.org • Physiotherapy Karin Thompson: 403-287-4179 kthompson@glencoe.org • Fitness Ken Clarke: 403-287-4168 kclarke@glencoe.org 10 glencoe.org

• Andrew Morrison

» In Memory Of • Mary Phibbs* • John Hutchings member since June 1, 1961 • Neal Gledhil member since January 1, 1997 • Laurie J. Richmond member since October 30, 1975 • Ronald Southern* • Peter Mawer member since December 1, 1972 • Donald Grace member since January 1, 1975 • Kenneth Nelson member since May 1, 1984 • Gerald Ross* • Carol Honey* *File destroyed by fire in 1962.

GUEST WIRELESS WI-FI

TO CONNECT

Using Windows or Apple “wireless network connection” utility, browse for the SSID “wireless, wireless 1 or glencoe guest”.

Your PC may warn you that this is not a secured wireless connection. If you agree to the connection terms, continue to connect. If your PC uses proprietary wireless network utilities, please follow the manufacturer’s instructions for “scanning for a new wireless connection.”

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

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

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

SIGN UP FOR AUTO PAYMENT

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

We can help!

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

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

Please note, payments are processed on the 25th of the month, and if the 25th falls on a weekend, the payments will be processed on the Friday prior.

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MEMBER SHIP

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

Many, but not all, require a letter of introduction signed by Glencoe management. Some affiliated clubs are able to provide accommodation. Some require payment of any charges before departure, while others will bill any charges through your Glencoe account. It is quite important that Glencoe members check with the Club office before departure to avoid any embarrassment.

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

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

For more information, please call Member Services: 403-287-4112 Please send your feedback on reciprocal club visits to: membership@glencoe.org A digital brochure with links to the various clubs is available to download from glencoe.org

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

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

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

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

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

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INDONESIA Jakarta: Mercantile Athletic Club

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IRELAND Dublin: Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club

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

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MALAYSIA Raintree Club of Kuala Lumpur

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PHILIPPINES Baguio Country Club The Manila Club

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SCOTLAND Edinburgh: Royal Overseas League

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SINGAPORE The Tanglin Club

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

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In London, visit St. James’s

AFFILIATED CLUB FEATURE

minutes from Buckingham Palace

by Leigh Gerard

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pring is a perfect time of the year to visit London. Public spaces like Green Park and Hyde Park are alive with the colours of the season, bright flowers blooming everywhere under the trees’ new canopies of green.

St. James’s Hotel & Club is conveniently located, to say the least. A ten minute walk from the hotel, you’ll find yourself in Piccadilly Circus, an area where you can dine, shop and enjoy West End Musicals and nightlife. Step inside Dover Street Market, a Georgian building converted into a department store for designer clothing shopaholics. Lose yourself in 1,200 square meters and six floors of hot fashions.

Dating from 1857, this luxury Victorian hotel and private members' club, lies in a grand townhouse in a quiet cul-de-sac. Elegant rooms and suites feature black lacquered furniture, handmade silk wallpaper, Murano glass, chandeliers and desks. Also included are iPad/iPhone docking stations and free WiFi to give the rooms a modern feel. The natural stone bathrooms have designer toiletries, while suites have bath-side TVs and separate walk-in showers. Some also have whirlpool baths and/or a private rooftop terrace.

The on-site restaurant, Seven Park Place, serves upscale modern French/ British dining. For lighter dishes we recommend the bar and bistro.

Traditional Afternoon Tea is one of the most civilized meals of the day.

Originally devised in the mid-1800s by Anna, Duchess of Bedford, as a snack to fill the long gap between lunch and dinner, Afternoon Tea quickly became a meal in itself and the opportunity to take a complete break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Afternoon Tea at the St. James is really rather special as it has all the classic elements - delicious wafer thin sandwiches with a variety of fillings, the lightest scones with rich strawberry preserve and thick clotted cream with a selection of mouth watering cakes and pastries. The St. James’s Afternoon Tea is a true delight.

Whether your visit is for pleasure or for business, there are plenty of activities and attractions to see while you are there.

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

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ST. JAMES’S HOTEL AND CLUB 7-8 Park Place, St. James's London, SW1A 1LS p: +44-20-7316-1600 info@stjameshotelandclub.com www.stjameshotelandclub.com

Location 5-star boutique hotel in London is located, in a quiet culde-sac that is only moments from Mayfair, Buckingham Palace and St. James’s Palace, the exclusive shops of Jermyn Street, the Burlington Arcade, Bond Street, The Royal Academy of Arts, and only a short stroll from the theatres and night life of the West End.

Accommodation Luxurious, beautifully furnished and superbly comfortable bedrooms, some with private balconies. Choose one of their deluxe suites or, for the ultimate in luxury, their superb Penthouse with its private rooftop terrace.

Dining Seven Park Place restaurant, was awarded a Michelin star for the sixth time in October 2015 where well-known English chef, William Drabble’s cuisine reflects his love of modern French-style food made using the best British seasonal produce.

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RELAX...

DID YOU KNOW?

Your search for the perfect gift is over!

We have revised the policy concerning sons and daughters.

To review this new policy, please download the Rules & Regulations booklet at glencoe.org or contact our Membership department.

MASSAGE Gift CertiďŹ cates available at the Sports OďŹƒce

Administrative Professionals with a fabulous Buffet Lunch in the Grille Room Wednesday, April 27 11:30 am - 1 pm $28.95++

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The Glencoe Club Guest Policies Members who are 18 years and over 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 $10 / Week Pass* $40 • Adult - Day Pass $16 / Week Pass* $64 *Week Passes are intended for out-of-town guests (100 km+ out of Calgary) only. They are valid for seven (7) consecutive days.

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

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

• Fitness: Clothing with no profanity.

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

Open to all members.

Held first Wednesday of each month.

Space is limited.

Cost: $20 ++/per person (Includes light refreshment)

Fees No Charge for Club Access. All dining facilities accept Visa, MasterCard, Interac and Cash.

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

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

Sign up at Main Reception or call 403-243-2506

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

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The Beginning 1931 Sod Turning for Club, Ernie McCullough, 1st President

1934

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Breaking Ground or Sod Turning Ceremony with Mayor Andrew Davidson officiating.

The building was completed only three months later - in November of that year.

Original Club

1947-55

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Skating Rink

The Glencoe's new outdoor swimming pool officially opened in 1955.

Tennis courts at the Club in 1955 supported growing organized programs.

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Through the Years...

1962

The Glencoe Club burned to the ground on January 9, 1962.

1969

Pro Shop

Rebuilding the Club, from April 1962 to September 1963.

1975

Covering Tennis Courts

2005

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Squash and Sports Lounge

Outdoor Pool Re-tiling

1995

2009 Photos: Glencoe Archives

Ballroom

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The Future is Now

by Ryann Churla

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n Friday, March 11, 2016, The Glencoe Club unveiled its new facility with an open house and tour. The event theme, “The Future is Now”, took guests through the ages with a blast from the past as well as glimpses of what’s ahead for the Club.

Attendees were greeted by a golden woman on a red carpet, vintage cars and smiling staff. From there, they toured the building, its new Climbing Centre and Play Zone, junior locker rooms and much anticipated Fitness Centre.

Throughout the evening, the building bustled with the excitement of the thousand-plus attendees, a turnout that exceeded expectations and delighted staff. Children were enthralled by the colourful Play Zone. They explored it eagerly with their friends.

The Climbing Centre was a showstopper. People of all ages were asking where to sign up. According to Director of Climbing and Outdoor Programming, Derek Wilding, climbing has been growing in popularity for the last decade, and the Climbing Centre is much needed for the Club.

After exploring the facility, attendees were directed to the upper floor where they were shown the new and improved Fitness Centre and expanded Physiotherapy Clinic. Welcomed with champagne, a sushi bar and a variety of food and beverages, guests were able to experience one of the most anticipated additions to the Club.

Overwhelmed by the response to the Fitness Centre, Glencoe’s Fitness Director, Ken Clarke, is hopeful about the Club’s ability to maintain trends in the recreation industry.

Part way through the evening, The Glencoe Club’s CEO, Greg Lundmark, delivered a heartwarming speech.

He welcomed attendees to the historical event, thanked the many people who have made the Club what it is and introduced the ribbon cutters for the Grand Opening.

M. E. Shannon, Past President of The Glencoe Club who served from 1969 to 1971, shared the honour of cutting the ribbon with Lily Chan, the longest serving staff-member who has worked in Housekeeping at the Club for 42 years.

The evening was a historical moment that paid tribute to the past, present and future of The Glencoe Club and all of the people who have paved the way for current and prospective members. The expansion is the first step towards the future of the Club. The future is now and the new facility officially opened on Saturday, March 12 for all members to enjoy.

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“The Board aimed to have a logo created that gave homage to our traditional crest design, with a more modern look that also had a timeless feel. This new logo represents all that, and I am sure will stand the test of time.� ~ Jan Bloemraad, General Manager

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New Logo: A Contemporary Tribute to Glencoe Origins To mark the importance of this year's expansion, The Glencoe Club is pleased to introduce its new logo.

The Torch: • Represents leadership excellence in all disciplines, pursuits and actions on behalf of The Glencoe Club and its membership and finds its place at the paramount position on the crest.

• The Club membership is exemplary in its contributions to society, and the crest that represents it should reflect these contributions.

• The torch with its flame also recognizes a dedication to sporting excellence in programming and facility in which the Club is truly outstanding.

• Many Olympians have, and continue to be, part of the Club's story and the torch is a nod to this achievement.

• Finally, the torch also represents a proverbial “passing of the torch” between generations of members and the celebration of their milestones.

Colour: • The rich blue evokes a sense of trust, strength and confidence.

• It reinforces a sense of tradition and timelessness but with a modern twist and it pairs well with gold for a nice classic feel.

The Diagonal Cross: • Pays homage to the rich and deep-rooted history of the Club by referencing the St. Andrew’s Cross on the Scottish flag.

• Adapting the element from the Club's initial crest, it has been updated to represent the four main stakeholders that the Club proudly serves: its members, its staff, its neighbours, and the city in which it resides.

• The Club is at this intersection, forming the heart and soul of the community, while nurturing the social connections between participating members.

The Mountains: • Are a tribute to the geographic location of the current Club, while also recalling the original inspiration of the Club's name in the Scotland's Glencoe Valley.

Type Elements: • The font used for 'THE GLENCOE CLUB' when paired with the crest gives it a sense of tradition. It is timeless and clean, utilizing all uppercase to give it strength.

• The date is incorporated into the shield to highlight the rich history and established nature of the Club.

The Initials: 'G' and 'C': • Are incorporated within the crest to create ownership of the mark, making the mark undeniably that of The Glencoe Club, and something that can be used apart from the primary type.

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FOOD & BEVERAGE

It’s Wine Time

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ny time is a good time for wine, and you can savour it one glass at a time Marc Badorek at The Glencoe Club!

Food & Beverage Our program has 18 labels Service Manager 403-287-4164 or available via glass pour. Every one has been mbadorek@glencoe.org chosen for quality and uniqueness, and prices range from “easy on the wallet” to “you earned it.” We have a similar wide range of prices across our entire line of 110 bottled wines for your pleasure. Enjoy a crisp or sumptuous glass of wine with your meal at the Glen Harvest Café, The Sports Lounge and Pub, the Grille Room or at a Glencoe-hosted banquet.

Wine can be intimidating, but doesn't have to be! It should enhance your experience, be it a courtside celebration, bowling tournament, curling bonspiel or post-workout treat. You don't have to know about wine to enjoy it. You need to know what you like, or be willing to experiment to find out.

The Glencoe Club provides great value in this respect, with lower everyday wine prices than other restaurants in the city and Wine Wednesdays in the Pub and Grille Room where you can enjoy 50% savings on select wines.

We also offer an excellent opportunity to further your wine education, do some tasting and socializing at The Glencoe Club Wine Festival Friday, April 8, 2016. This will be the 19th annual event where members and guests can sample up to 120 wines from 22 agencies. At this festival, from 6 to 9 pm, members are encouraged to vote on their two favourite wines. Wines with the most votes are featured the following month and added to the wine list for at least a year.

"You don't have to know about wine to enjoy it, you just have to know what you like or be willing to experiment to find out."

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"The Glencoe Club's wine program has 18 different glass pours available and over 110 bottles of wine to choose from."

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Are you looking for a great wine? Here are some favourites from The Glencoe Club wine list, available by the bottle (some by the glass; ask your server).

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 GUY SAGET POUILLY FUMÉ “LES LOGÈRES” LOIRE A classic example of Sauvignon Blanc, with a full range of floral notes and citrus fruit; white blossom, gooseberry and grapefruit, enhanced by the mineral elements of flint.

The fumé in Pouilly Fumé is French for 'smoky'. It denotes the striking gunflint aroma that characterizes the local Sauvignon Blanc wines.

 CALERA VIOGNIER, MOUNT HARLAN CALIFORNIA This Viognier is amazingly alluring, silky and distinctly white peach in both aroma and flavour. A floral bouquet, succulent nectarine and mineral undertones accent it. The vines grown for this wine were chosen for their limestone soils and ideal climate.

 MACULAN DINDARELLO MOSCATO, VENETO This is a dessert wine, the Mascato grapes are gently pressed, and fermentation occurs spontaneously from natural airborne yeasts. The wine has forward aromas of honey and flowers. The palate has fresh sweetness and is full in body, with a lingering finish.

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 ERRAZURIZ SINGLE VINEYARD CARMENÈRE, VALLE DE ACONCAGUA, CHILE A terrific introduction to Carmenere, this wine gives a pure expression of ripe red fruit and sweet spice, with mild herbal touches that don't distract from its sweet, juicy flavour. Deep ruby-red in color, the wine shows notes of black fruits, sweet spice, and black pepper on the nose.

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CHOICE OF: Lobster Bisque topped with Cognac cream and a watercress salad with fresh lobster, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon croutons and herb dressing $11 or Dungeness Crab Cake & Jumbo Prawn with citrus sabayon, fennel, artichoke, frisĂŠe and double-smoked bacon $13 Lobster au Natural 1-1/2 pound fresh Atlantic lobster poached in a savoury court bouillon, served in its shell with drawn butter and lemon, roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables $48.95 Selection from our Dessert Menu

Whole lobster available for dinner service only.

Appetizers available lunch and dinner.

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energize GRILLE ROOM SUNDAY BRUNCH FEATURING: • Fresh Belgium waffles and made-to-order omelettes • A variety of brunch and luncheon items inluding chilled seafood platter, seasonal salads, fresh fruit and desserts

with fresh fruit smoothies Choose from our menu or build your own!

Available in 8 oz or 16 oz.

COST: Adults: $29.95++ Children (3-12): $14.95++ Childern (under 2): Free

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West Patio with this celebration of the sun and all the fun it brings.

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Colombia ‘Finca Los Mandarinos’ Origin:

Socorro, Santander, Colombia

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Certification: Rainforest Alliance Varietal: Castillo

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When it comes to coffee though, the term “specialty” has deep meaning. First used in a trade publication in 1974, it described small quantities that were better quality than the predominant commodity-style of the day. Since then, the term has been used to describe any coffee that receives a cup score of 80 points or higher. Yes, similar to wine, coffees have an official scoring system! These higher scoring coffees are top of class as they’re grown in better climatic conditions, processed in a superior and more efficient manner and roasted with more care and attention.

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In North America today, only two out of 10 cups score high enough to be considered “specialty”. Fewer still are produced with the transparency required to know who grew it and where it came from.

Recently, The Glencoe Club decided to pursue greater transparency in its own coffee program. Together with Coffee Concept, they searched for a “specialty coffee” with transparency and found Finca Los Mandarinos from Santander Province in Colombia.

This coffee represents the best of what can be achieved through transparent sourcing and a true collaboration between Canadian coffee drinkers and Colombian coffee farmers.

Maria and Alfonso have been farming for almost 20 years and believe strongly in producing quality coffee, while maintaining proper land stewardship.

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10 am - 1 pm The owners of the farm, Alfonso and Maria Rangel, are passionate farmers who consider land stewardship their greatest responsibility.

This stewardship is evident in everything they do, from reduction in water use, to growing organically, to proper treatment of their farm workers. In addition, they have achieved certification through Rainforest Alliance. This qualification ensures that the land is farmed according to rigorous environmental, social and economic criteria designed to conserve wildlife, safeguard the environment and protect farm workers. Their beautiful farm is perched on a hillside just outside the small town of Socorro in the Santander Province of Colombia, on what used to be a commercial orange farm. These days, the orange trees line the border of several plots of land growing the Castillo varietal of Arabica coffee trees, growing in front of the family's home. Maria and Alfonso have been farming for almost 20 years and believe strongly in producing quality coffee, while maintaining proper land stewardship. They have moved from a traditional washed processing method, to a modified washed method utilizing a machine called a ‘desmusilaginador.’ This ecological processing method uses a machine to de-pulp and wash the fruit off of the bean in a much more efficient way. The traditional method requires the seeds to be soaked and washed after de-pulping which uses 40 litres of water for every one kilogram of beans to wash. The desmusilaginador cuts water consumption down to four litres of water for every one kilogram of beans. This tenfold decrease in water dramatically reduces strain on local water supplies and decreases the amount of water to be filtered before being returned to the water table. They also compost all of the organic matter from the farm (including the peels from those lovely oranges) to condition their soil to avoid using chemical fertilizers.

This attention to detail produces a coffee that not only tastes great, but adds to the greater good of the coffee industry as a whole. If more consumers chose to drink coffees like Finca Los Mandarinos more often, hardworking farmers like Maria and Alfonso Rangel could continue to earn a living wage and promote sustainability at the farm level. A

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Seatings: 5:30, 6 & 6:30 pm Adults: $36.95++ Children: $17.95++ (3-12 years) Free (2 & under)

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The Culinary Challenge a world-class competition

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As you may be aware, in 2013 I coached Team Calgary that won “The Best of the Best” in the Dream Team category as well as an apprentice entry which also won gold. Our success was repeated last year in 2015 when along with instructors, I coached a team consisting of apprentices and students which won: one gold with distinction, three gold, one silver and one bronze medals. This achievement resulted in the team being awarded “top overall apprentice team.”

Attending and competing in these events not only takes discipline and endless hours of practice, it takes funding as well. In an effort to help offset some of the costs associated with such an endeavor, we hosted a dinner at The Glencoe Club on February 27, 2016. A

" Follow your passion as there is not necessarily a lot of money at the start but it will come. Take the time to learn the classics, that's the bedrock from which we build. Be committed and hardworking, it will pay off. "

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The Apple of the Industry FoodAsia2016, the 20th International Exhibition of Food and Drinks, will return to the Singapore Expo from April, 12 - 15, 2016. As one of the six specialized events of Food&HotelAsia2016 (FHA2016), FoodAsia2016 will feature an extensive selection of products and supplies by international manufacturers and suppliers for the food and drinks sector. From fresh produce to ready-to-eat products, and confectioneries to beverages, this dedicated F&B platform caters to the every need of the Asian buyer. Being one of the world's largest and most comprehensive food shows, FoodAsia will attract tens of thousands of highly relevant buyers from over 97 countries from Asia and beyond, making it the must-attend trade event for everyone in the food and hospitality industry. ~ www.foodnhotelasia.com

Fundrasing dinner hosted in Ballroom on February 27.

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very year, we take a night to recognize the dedication and achievements of our very own “Glenconians.”

In today’s world, it’s rare but inspiring to see employees who have worked in one place for five, 10, 15, 20, and even 35 years! By recognizing these loyal employees throughout the year, and then on Employee Awards Night, we continue to build a strong culture that makes employees feel like family.

The Glencoe Club goes through a peer-nomination process for Service Awards and Awards of Excellence. Service Awards are for employees who have been here over one year and have shown an excellent level of service. Awards of Excellence go to previous Service Award winners who have made another outstanding contribution. This year, senior leaders were honoured to hand out 10 of each award to deserving employees.

For 2016, we introduced a new Health & Safety Award. The winner was also selected through a peer-nominated process. Emma Streeter from Member Services was recognized for her outstanding ability to communicate on policies and lead by example in the area of Health & Safety.

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The prestigious Master of Service Award is the highest-level award a Glenconian can receive. It celebrates a level of service so high and so consistent that it indicates ‘mastery’ of their role.

Many members will recognize this year’s Master of Service, Juvy Ajoste. Her smiling face brightens everyone’s days. Her Café lattes are beautifully made, and her memory of account numbers is amazing.

The Team of the Year Award is for a team that has gone above and beyond to embrace the Glencoe’s core values. This year, Fitness was well deserving. They moved literally tons of equipment across the whole Club, modifying their work to ensure members still received the highest level of service. Their group photo (as seen on the next page) captures their camaraderie and positive spirit.

Congratulations to all of our Long Term Service, Service Award, Award of Excellence, Safety Award, Master of Service, and Team of the Year winners! Thank you to everyone who came out to support their fellow Glenconians, Jan Bloemraad and Greg Lundmark, for being excellent hosts, and the Board Members for showing their support. Please visit our website for a complete list of all the award winners! A

FOOD & BEVERAGE Master Service Award recipient Juvy Ajoste preparing her worldfamous caffè latte

Cara Bonney Barr, Kathy Mitropoulos, Mark Jaworski, Nuntawan Kanjanawongsamas, William Douglas, Santiago Sumagaysay, Debra Hope, Al Chapman

Left: Juvy Ajoste with Kendy Bentley Middle: Cara Bonney Barr, Daniela Sovak, Neil Khuu with Al Chapman Right: Cara Bonney Barr with Adam Macleod

Emma Streeter, Tatania Ducklow, Melissa Hutchings, Colleen Berner and Samantha Humphrys

Derwin Parker with Health & Safety Award recipient Emma Streeter

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Squash Nationals March 31-April3 2016 will be the first time this tournament has ever been held in Alberta … that’s 82 years!!

It’s our turn, thanks to the addition of the new doubles court at The Glencoe Club! We expect to attract 180 male and female players of all skill levels and ages from across Canada and the US. We will host this tournament with the help of our friends at The Calgary Winter Club, The Bow Valley Club and World Health Edgemont.

Spectators welcome!

Golf Clubhouse Opening Day

Planes, Trains & Automobiles

Icebreaker 10K Roadrace

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Sunday, April 10

Soaring planes, chugging trains and zooming cars are sensational for preschoolers who love their speed and power.

Children 3 to 5 years will explore these modes of transportation through games, an art creation and a snack to fuel their engines!

Register in GameTime 32903.

575 participants will be progressing through the neighbourhood for this 28th annual running event. Runners and volunteers enjoy a fabulous brunch during prize presentations.

Spring Classes Start Week of April 10 Spring may have sprung, but it is not too late to join the fun.

Prorated registration is available by contacting the area directors (space dependent).

Friday, April 1

Jr. Badminton Club Championships

Summer & Day Camp Registration

April 11 - April 17

April 3-5 Don't miss out on the fun. Check the Sports Brochure for exciting summer programs for ages 3 - 14 years. Active member registration is April 3 and House members is April 5.

Wibit Days

Wine Wednesday April 13

Golf: Masters in the Spike Lounge Sunday, April 10

Sunday, April 3, 2-4 pm For ages 7 and up, join us for some aquatic adventure as you climb, jump and splash your way through the Wibit obstacle course.

Join us at the Golf Course to watch the finals of the Masters Golf Tournament televised from Augusta, Georgia. Since 1934, the Masters Tournament has been home to some of golf’s greatest moments.

Wine Festival Friday, April 8 One of The Glencoe Club’s most favourite annual events. Make sure you don’t miss out of this popular night.

Reservations Required via Reception 403-243-2506

See Sports Brochure for more info.

Golf events.

Enjoy 50% savings on select wines in the Pub and Grille Room.

Jungle Craziness Saturday, April 16 The jungle has a voice of its own as the creatures come out to play. Come and bring your little monkey (ages 3 to 5 years) to explore the activities of the jungle and a craft that the king of the jungle would appreciate!

Once all of the energy has been exhausted, we will enjoy a jungle snack with the sounds of the jungle surrounding us.

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Earth Day Friday, April 22 Make Earth Day Every Day and reduce your carbon footprint.

Pirates & Princesses Saturday, April 23 AARRR matie! Come dressed as a pirate or a princess and be prepared to swab the deck or walk the plank. What would a pirate and princess party for 3 to 5 year olds be without a treasure hunt? Enjoy this adventure with a final feast for the hungry crew.

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Confident Dining Skills for Tweens & Teens!

April 24 or April 27 Graduation banquets are coming up! Are you nervous about your teenaged (12 to 18 years) son/ daughter’s behavior at the table? Have no fear – Maria Doll, certified Style and Etiquette coach will navigate the young participants through a simple four course meal.

Squash Doubles Club Championships April 24-29 Members will vie for the first-ever Squash Doubles Club Champion.

Tennis Sr. Nationals April 26 - May 1 Tennis Canada, the Calgary Winter Club and The Glencoe Club will be hosting the Men’s and Women’s 2016 Senior Western Indoor Tennis Championships. Spectators welcome.

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To honour your special person, treat him or her to a fabulous lunch in our Grille Room.

Wine Fest: April 8

Ice Show April 29 - 30 Be sure to pick up your tickets for a fabulous bi-annual ice show “Dreams.” This showcases the talents of our entire Skating department participants. Tickets are available at the Sports Office.

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Youth Bowling & Swim Night Friday, April 29 Children can have a fun night of bowling followed by fun and games in the pool while 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 out!

Skating Banquet

Ice Show: April 29 - 30

Reservations via Reception: 403-243-2606

Saturday, April 30 Skaters, parents and coaches will celebrate the year of skating by recognizing skaters achievements.

Everyone always enjoys watching the montage of video highlights and pictures put to music by Neil Evenson.

Frozen Saturday, April 30 Elsa and Anna have delighted and entertained children since the release of the Disney musical film. To capture this enthusiasm, children, aged 3 to 5 years, 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! Register in GameTime 32906.

Dates and events are subject to change.

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Swim Club Championships

Mother's Day Tea Friday, May 6

Sunday, May 1 Unleash your inner Michael Phelps with our Swim Championship. Non-Gators members are welcome to join. If your “Phelps is sunk”, then come join the excitement through the many volunteer opportunities.

Mother’s Day Gift Creation Party Sunday, May 1 This class gives children the opportunity to create something special for Mom, Grandma, or Auntie in order to express their love. Games and snacks will be mixed in so they know how special they are as well. Register in GameTime 32921.

Spend a special afternoon with your special person in the Grille Room. Reservations Required via Reception 403-243-2506 starting Monday, April 4.

Mom & Me Spa Night Friday, May 6 What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than with a little pampering! Come and enjoy a night of facials and manicures.

Register in GameTime 32918.

Cinco de Mayo

Friday, May 6

Golf events.

Squash Singles Club Championships May 9-13

Wibit Days Sunday, May 8, 2-4 pm For ages 7 and up, join us for some aquatic adventure as you climb, jump and splash your way through the Wibit obstacle course.

Enjoy 50% savings on select wines in the Pub and Grille Room.

Climb & Dine

See Sports Brochure for more info.

Reservations Required via Reception: 403-243-2506.

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This day commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture, heritage and traditions include parades, mariachi music performances, street festivals and our special menu in the Pub and Sports Lounge.

Sunday, May 8

Wine Wednesday

Gators Awards Night

Thursday, May 5

Mother’s Day Brunch & Dinner

Children can experience the thrill of climbing followed by a kid’s style dinner and then finishing with fun and games in the studio while 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 out!

GameTime 32920.

Bubble Guppies Saturday, May 7 Bubble Guppies is a Nickelodeon show where guppies like Molly, Gil, Goby, Deema, Oona and Noony live in the fictional underwater city of Bubbletucky.

Theme party for children aged 3 to 5 years. Through games, crafts, and snacks we will become fishies ourselves. Register in GameTime 32907.

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Youth Climb & Swim Night Friday, May 13 Children can experience the thrill of climbing followed by fun and games in the pool while 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 out! Register in GameTime 32919.

For ages 7 and up, join us for some aquatic adventure as you climb, jump and splash your way through the Wibit obstacle course.

Mother's Day Brunch: May 8

West Patio Opening late spring 2016

Victoria Day Monday, May 23 Sunday Club hours. No programs/leagues or lessons.

Squash Junior Camp May 27-29

Youth Bowling & Games Night Friday, May 27 Children can have a fun night of bowling followed by active games in the studio while 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 out!

Register in GameTime 32917.

Squash Jr. Camp: May 27- 29

Swimming Club Championships Sunday, May 29

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Tween Climb & Dine Friday, June 3 Youth can experience the thrill of climbing in this two hour climbing lesson followed by a kid’s style dinner and then finishing with fun and games in the studio while 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 out!

Register in GameTime 32923.

Father’s Day Gift Creation Party Sunday, June 12 This class gives children the opportunity to create something special for Dad, Grandpa, or Uncle in order to express their love. Games and snacks will be mixed in so they know how special they are as well. Register in GameTime 32922.

Patio Solstice Party Tuesday, June 21 Celebrate the return of the West Patio with this celebration of the sun and all the fun it brings.

Little Chefs Cooking Party

Achievement Awards

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Thursday, June 23

Children aged 3 to 5 years love to delve into the art of cooking.

Taking that innate interest and teaching them skills like how to measure, how to stir, how to crack an egg, etc. will foster independence and increase self-esteem. Children will learn to follow recipes to create their own masterpieces. Register in GameTime 32908.

Come share in the celebration of our talented Glencoe athletes who have received provincial, national or world accolades.

Golf: Glencoe Invitational June 16 - 18 The Glencoe Invitational attracts the best amateur golfers in the world by way of the WAGR and Golf Canada's Order of Merit ranking systems. Spectating opportunities Friday evening during the Horserace and Saturday afternoon. For full details call the Golf Shop.

Squash Jr. Club Championships Wednesday, June 15

Wibit Days Sunday, June 12, 2-4 pm For ages 7 and up, join us for some aquatic adventure as you climb, jump and splash your way through the Wibit obstacle course.

See Sports Brochure for more info.

Golf events.

Father's Day Sunday, June 19 This is a day for people to show their appreciation for fathers and father figures. Be sure to check out our Pro Shop for that special gift. Treat him to Brunch or Dinner in our Grille Room. Take him climbing or swimming.

Father/Daughter Ball Saturday, June 25 Mark your calendars for this highly successful event.

This years’ theme is Alice in Wonderland so get ready to enter the magical world of the unexpected.

Intro to Outdoor Climbing Saturday, June 25 Grab a friend or family member and head to the mountains for a day of outdoor climbing. Register in GameTime 32812.

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Glencoe Invitational: June 16 - 18

Wibit Days June 26, 2-4 pm For ages 7 and up, join us for some aquatic adventure as you climb, jump and splash your way through the Wibit obstacle course.

Father/Daughter Ball: June 25

Dates and events are subject to change.

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Champion Curlers Canada’s Olympic team trains here

Left: Team Koe Right: Team Carey

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t’s been hard to listen to the radio, open a paper or turn on TSN these days and not hear about our Club in reference to the sport of curling. With our recent national championship win by Chelsea Carey’s team and our Tim Horton's Brier men’s win

by Kevin Koe and his foursome, we’re all over the media. Still, you might be asking: “Why do these winners play out of our Club?”

The answer is that we are home to a National Training Centre run by our very own Curling Director Paul Webster. Paul, along with his duties at the Glencoe, is also the Olympic Team Leader and National Coach with Canada. Having him at our Paul Webster Club, and having some of the best club Curling Director ice conditions in the world, has attracted a 403-287-4123 or nucleus of great athletes and teams. pwebster@glencoe.org You will see these athletes involved in all aspects of curling here at the Club.

They’ll be your club instructors one day and winning big games on TSN two days later. In the most recent Brier we had two teams playing in the National Men’s Championships for the second year in a row, a record not likely to be broken for some time. Along with Team Alberta (Koe) we had Team Simmons who won the Brier in 2015.

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Team Canada Skip Chelsea Carey summed up the Glencoe experience during a recent radio interview when she said “We are really excited to be part of The Glencoe Club. It is a great atmosphere there and the ice is phenomenal. The ice simulates arena ice conditions on a regular basis and that is why you see success out of Glencoe teams because we get so much experience on great ice. Paul Webster has helped us out a ton and been such a great resource for us. I feel very lucky to work with him and be a part of this Club. Practicing alongside athletes like Kevin Koe and John Morris can’t hurt either.”

All of these teams are aiming to be on the podium in 2018 and are taking some key steps to do it. Team Koe won the 2015 Canada Cup this past season and, in doing so, is the first men’s team qualified for the 2017 Olympic Curling Trials. If Team Carey is successful in winning a medal at the World Championships they, too, will qualify for the Olympic Trials. Should either of these teams win the right to represent Canada in South Korea in 2018 they will have a familiar face alongside them at the Olympics as Paul Webster will be there as the Team Leader and Coach with our men’s team. A

Go Glencoe. Go Canada.

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In the most recent Brier, we had two teams playing in the National Men’s Championships for the second year in a row, a record not likely to be broken for some time.

ELBOW PARK TENNIS CLUB Home to the best clay courts in Calgary.

JOIN TODAY! 403-287-4123 • FANTASTIC VALUE • UNPARALLELLED PLAYING SURFACE • FUN, SOCIAL EVENTS 1. Jocelyn Peterman three days after winning a National Championship, coaching our juniors (James Mar).

2. Team Canada Skip Chelsea Carey chatting with our Thursday Ladies League group.

eptc.ws @elbowparktennis eptc@glencoe.org

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Take the Advantage children’s program builds elite skills

by Ryann Churla

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thletics play an important part in early childhood development. Organized athletic programs help children develop as both athletes and individuals. The Advantage Glencoe program encourages children to adopt strong work ethics, develop interpersonal skills and grow as elite athletes through community and culture, with an emphasis on athletic development.

In late January, Advantage Glencoe held fitness testing for its young athletes. Starting from the age of eight, children who actively participate in one of Glencoe's athletic programs are put through a series of tests to determine their fitness level and track personal progress throughout the season. The tests provide measurable data on speed, endurance, agility, flexibility and strength to encourage future success. Using goal-setting sheets, the children strive to improve upon past performances. Sean Mcgowan a lifelong member of The Glencoe Club and badminton coach, believes that Advantage Glencoe can help young athletes in achieving their ultimate goals. “[Fitness testing] keeps the kids at a good baseline fitness level to help them have an upper hand in competitions. As Sean said, it also assists in forming a team-like atmosphere [throughout the Club].”

Whether it’s badminton, aquatics or skating, young athletes from all sports are able to improve and have fun in Advantage Glencoe and its fitness testing. The test results help guide them and their coaches in setting future goals and let them recognize strengths and weaknesses. Young athletes who want to develop their skills in pursuit of lifelong goals learn to become elite athletes.

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Since age four, Grace Evenson-Osterber has been a member of Glencoe’s figure skating program. Now at the age of 12, she participates in a variety of sports offered at the Club such as tennis, curling and yoga. As both a member and participant in Advantage Glencoe, Grace uses fitness testing to get closer to her goal of winning a gold medal in a figure skating competition.

Advantage Glencoe goes beyond testing, measuring and tracking progress. It also builds community. According to Beth Richardson, the program brings together a variety of athletes, all of them working towards common goals.

“As the Advantage Glencoe program has evolved, we have focused on changing the culture for our competitive athletes.

Instead of feeling that they are simply playing a sport, we want them to feel like they are part of something bigger. We want them to learn to set and chase goals and the fitness testing really helps with that. The younger athletes are not just being tested, they are learning about the process. They are learning that they can push themselves harder and that sometimes a little pain is not necessarily a bad thing,” says Beth.

The goal of Advantage Glencoe is to create an environment where young athletes are a part of something much greater than individual sports. They each play a key role in a community of like-minded individuals. These children learn to grow and achieve.

They inspire others to do the same by working and competing with one another. Advantage Glencoe is working to develop future athletes and help them pursue their aspirations, whether they’re trying to beat a personal record or win a gold medal. A

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ROAD TO '16 RIO

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lencoe member Martin Giuffre is on his way to fulfilling his dream. For two years, Martin has put everything on hold to try to qualify for the 2016 Olympics in Rio. Martin has competed provincially and nationally before, and claimed numerous championship titles, but the Olympics is entirely different. Training and competing at this level is more than a full time job. It takes dedication, patience, hard work and the luck and ability to stay healthy.

The journey all started when Martin returned from completing his Bachelor of Science degree at Western University.

He approached Bryan Moody, one of The Glencoe’s badminton coaches and said, “I want to compete in the 2016 Olympics.

What do I need to do?”

In order to qualify for Rio in 2016, Martin needed to move up more than 600 spots in the world ranking. The only way for him to do so was to eat, sleep and breathe badminton. That’s what he’s doing.

As Bryan Moody puts it, “If Martin isn’t on the badminton court or in the gym at The Glencoe Club, he is playing in a qualifying tournament somewhere throughout the world.”

Bryan has been working with Martin one-on-one, six days a week to achieve his Olympic goal. Since the beginning of his training, Martin has seen great results. Memorable highlights include placing in the top 32 at the 2015 World Championships, winning a gold medal at the Trinidad & Tobago International and three bronze medals at the South Africa & Zambian Internationals.

According to the Badminton World Federation Ranking, as of January 1, 2016 Martin is ranked 73rd in the world. He is on the right track to achieving his goal of qualifying for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. “There is still a lot to achieve, but I am happy with what I have been able to accomplish so far,” Martin stated when asked about his achievements. “The hard work is not over, I need to stay healthy, train hard and give 110% not just up to the games, but through the games and after as well.”

April 30, 2016 can’t come soon enough for Martin. This is the deadline for qualifying results for Olympic trials and will ultimately determine if Martin is going to be competing on the big stage, as his coach Bryan did back in 2000 in Sydney, Australia.

Martin is very grateful for the support he has received from sponsors throughout his journey to the Olympics. If you would like to show your support for Martin please contact Bryan Moody at bmoody@glencoe.org Keep up the great work Martin and we hope to see you on the Olympic podium! A

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Should you be playing the world's healthiest sport?

Have you ever wondered what the healthiest sport is? Well, according to a survey by Forbes Magazine, squash is top of the leaderboard. After consulting with personal trainers, coaches and exercise physiologists, 10 sports were listed as being the 'healthiest'. Squash took first place, followed by rowing, rock climbing and swimming. Also featuring in the top 10 were cycling, boxing and running, many of our favourite ways to keep fit! If you're wondering what makes squash so healthy, we've got the lowdown: • Burns calories All that rallying demands continuous energy from your muscles, and gives little recovery time. Great news if you want weight loss: a 45-minute game can burn 750 calories.

• Develops agility & flexibility Leaping, spinning, squatting, bending, jumping, lunging and running are just some of the moves your body has to make in a game of squash.

• Sharpens eye-hand coordination Squash is the premier sport to ensure your coordination is supremely developed.

• Tunes concentration From the very start of the game, your eyes are on the ball, ensuring mental and visual concentration.

• Boosts cardiovascular health An intense game of squash will keep your heart rate up at all times, strengthening your heart muscle game by game.

• Coaches social skills Because you need at least one other person to play squash, many venues offer friendly tournaments to ensure you can find new people to play with.

• Improves self-confidence It’s intense. You’ll get a boost in self-esteem and a new feeling of confidence as you improve at squash.

• Alleviates stress If you’re feeling angry or frustrated about work, home life or whatever else is grinding your gears, spend 45 minutes competing and slamming the ball as hard as you can against the wall. A

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Meet the

Athlete Danielle Letourneau Driven by passion and a powerful drive to succeed, naturally talented Danielle is giving it everything to make her mark in the squash world. And although she comes from a successful squash family, we can’t let that overshadow what she has accomplished this season, on and off the court, through grit and determination.

by Chris Jennings

Danielle is at the top of her game, recently winning her first professional event, the Liberty Bell Open hosted in Berwyn, Pennsylvania. She has spent the last four years cocaptaining Cornell University’s Squash team, where she was named four-time All American, Ivy League and MVP in her final year.

She also completed her Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Communications, with a minor in International Relations.

Danielle has represented Team Canada on a national level at Squash World Team Championships and the Pan American Squash Championships and currently sits at 68th in the world.

She is proud to represent The Glencoe Club as a member, former employee and athlete. She recently took part in the Past, Present and Future Ground Breaking Ceremony, where she stood tall as the future of The Glencoe Club.

Q: When did you start playing squash?

A: I started playing squash when I was six and didn't make much contact with the ball for two full years. I stopped twirling around when the ball came to me, started hitting it and began taking squash seriously when I turned ten.

Q: How were you able to reach the level you are at?

A: I managed to get to my current level with a lot of hard work, perseverance, and determination. I have tried to be open to suggestions for improvement and put in extra hours with my coaches and trainers to better my game.

Q: What do you do when you are not playing squash?

A: When I’m not playing squash, training, or otherwise preparing to compete, I am playing other sports, hanging out with my friends and family, or at hockey games. When I am able to get away from the city, I’ll go snowshoeing or hiking with my family in Kananaskis.

Q: W hat are some of your most memorable highlights from your squash career so far?

A: My most memorable highlight would probably be competing for Team Canada at the World Team Championships in St. Catherine’s Ontario. It was a really cool experience to represent Canada and to play in front of a huge, supportive crowd. Another highlight was winning my first PSA title on January 25, 2016. It was encouraging to have a breakthrough win and made me feel confident that I belong on tour.

Q: What is your dream for your squash career?

A: My dream is to be ranked amongst the top ten in the world.

Q: D o you have any advice for other aspiring squash players?

A: My advice is to be open-minded to constructive criticism and change. You then put in the extra hours to improve various parts of your game. I would also like to remind players that improving is a process which takes time and perseverance. It is easy to get frustrated with one or two bad losses, but you need to learn from them, then look forward and work towards your next goal. A GLENCOE LIFE Vol. 1, Issue 1 45

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Take Another Look at Aquafitness

by Jamie Tolan

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e all look for that new exciting program to help us stay active.

Sometimes we overlook a tried and tested program like Aquafitness.

We see it in brochures or while walking by the pool and immediately dismiss it as more of a social activity than a workout.

Here are a few reasons why you should give Aquafitness a second look:  Th ere’s an ever-growing list of class options. Currently, we offer five different classes meant to serve all types of different workout goals.

Whether you’re looking for a good relaxing stretch or a high intensity, low impact workout, we have a class to fit your needs.  A quafitness can be adapted to all levels. Before starting a class, we invite you to speak with our amazing instructors and share your workout goals.

These certified instructors can help keep you accountable to your goals and add extra challenges to ensure you get what you need or provide modifications for injuries and limitations.  Th anks to the buoyancy of water, you can get a high intensity workout with a low impact on your body. Aquafitness can fit into any routine as a great cross training activity to give your joints a break while still getting your heart rate to your ideal conditioning goals. People comment they can work harder in Aquafitness without the delayed muscle soreness that they experience in land classes.  A quafitness allows for a full body workout. Not only will you work muscles in new ways, but you will find muscles you never knew you had. Water is a great training partner that allows you to have controlled, three dimensional movements, while ensuring every movement is part of the workout. The action of keeping your body erect in water and water resistance challenges can help develop core stability throughout the class.

Above Photo: Instructor Elizabeth Spencer.

Give your body a change and grab that suit at the back of your locker. With your first class free, you have only multiple benefits to gain.  A ll you need is a bathing suit and a positive attitude. Here at the Club, we have all the equipment you need to get a great workout including resistance band, water belt, aquabells and Hydro riders.  Everyone is welcome. If your partner is always running off ahead of you or refusing to do that final lap, Aquafitness provides the opportunity to train together side by side in an encouraging and fun environment. A GLENCOE LIFE Vol. 1, Issue 1 47

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Incorporate Calm into Your Fitness Program “To experience peace does not

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mean that your life is always blissful. It means that you are capable of tapping into a blissful state of mind amidst the normal chaos of hectic life.” ~ Jill Bolte Taylor.

Finding calm can be as simple as becoming present, grounded and connected with your own natural breath. We have an opportunity to become a positive energy and create calm in our lives, our community and ultimately the world. By reflecting on all aspects of our well-being and by incorporating small changes into our day and workouts, we not only strive for well-being in action, we become it.

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

e are in a period of change, uncertainty and chaos. We see the dollar and commodities slipping, the political environment changing and stress becoming insurmountable. Many of us are seeking out tools such as adult colouring books, meditation classes and online-guided hypnotism to decrease stress or just fall asleep.

What if we could tweak the routines and programs we already know and love to manage stress more effectively?

We can! By incorporating small aspects of relaxation and meditation into our workouts, we can add a sense of calm, tame chaos and burn up stress in an environment of positive, community support.

There are many advanced techniques for incorporating relaxation and meditation into our workouts. Often, they require extensive training and time. Here are some ways to incorporate calm quickly and effectively, instead:

1. Myofascial Release “Use the energy that fear creates to focus the mind more intently on the present moment - where fear doesn’t exist” ~ John Mackey Examples of myofascial release include rolling out the bottom of the foot with a tennis ball and releasing the hips with a foam roller.

The goal is muscle release and the movements also promote body awareness, slowing down, becoming grounded and staying in the present moment. The added benefit to incorporating myofascial release at the beginning or end of a workout or class is that it often encourages humour and community.

2. Extra Slow Movement “Slower, it turns out, often means better - better health, better work, better business, better family life, better exercise, better cuisine and better sex.”~ Carl Honoré, In Praise Of Slow A simple form of meditation involves walking as slowly as possible, feeling every movement. This is great for cool downs on a treadmill and it can also improve strength training results. With movements slowed to 10 seconds or longer, we increase muscle activation and body awareness. We also slow down life for a moment or two.

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3. Breath Practices “Your breathing is your greatest friend. Return to it in all your troubles and you will find comfort and guidance” ~ Unknown Breath practices allow us to connect body and mind and bring our focus into the present. Before jumping on the bike for 30 minutes, try crocodile breathing. While lying prone with forearms crossed under the forehead, thoracic spine in slight extension and low ribs on the ground, monitor the breath in the back of the body. This connects us to our natural, diaphragmatic rhythms. It also relaxes our backs. Feel the lower back rise and fall while the ribcage expands to the side upon inhalation. As the breath continues, muscle formations throughout our bodies are released. Lying prone with the pressure on the forehead also calms the mind and focuses thoughts.

4. Breath Linked Movements "Breathing in, I calm body and mind. Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the present moment, I know this is the only moment." ~ Thich Nhat Hanh Similar to breathing practices, breath linked movements allow the mind to become calm, focused and present. There are many opportunities to move with the speed of the breath. Begin by connecting to the natural flow of your own breath while releasing any tendency to control the breath rhythm. Start with simple movements such as turning your head to the left and right upon exhalation and to the centre upon inhalation. Progress to squats, pulls and pushes. The key is to change directions when the breath changes directions versus letting your conscious mind take charge and lengthen breaths to match the motion or losing the breath link altogether.

5. Taking a Moment to be Still “Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths.” ~ Etty Hillesum Before running from workout to shower, take a moment to just be still.

Get into a position in which you can be still, follow the breath and at the end of the exhale pause the breath for just a moment. Without taking the holding to a place of tension, gently guide the breath into a moment of stillness. Repeat three to five times and then allow the breath to return to its natural rhythm on its own. Often this simple act can create a sense of calm that spreads to everyone around you and is a tool you can take to use at stoplights, moments in waiting and beyond.

6. Take Care of Yourself First “It’s not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and to make your happiness a priority. It’s necessary.” ~ Mandy Hale What do you do to take care of your own body and mind? By making sure you prioritize your own well being, sense of balance and calm, you will be able to help those family members, fellow members and your community with perspective and experience while sharing your positive energy. A

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Get Climbing! step inside the new Downtown Climbing Centre

by Derek Wilding

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t’s with much anticipation that I await the opening of the downtown expansion and the new Climbing Centre. Climbing is an activity that has been dear to me for over 20 years. My team and I are excited to have the opportunity to share our passions for this sport with members of the Club early this spring.

I started climbing at a time when very few indoor climbing gyms existed and the sport was commonly misperceived to be solely a high-risk mountain pursuit.

Much has changed since then. Gym-based climbing is now one of the fastest growing sports in North America and a pursuit that’s attracting all ages and fitness levels. Integrating climbing into a fitness regime has been shown to further the development of coordination, strength, balance and flexibility as well as mental tenacity – foundational skills that are of undeniable value in all sports.

The design of the Glencoe Climbing Centre is such that it will cater to children, youth and adults of all abilities and experience levels. Climbers who are new to the sport can learn the basics in one of our many introductory programs and hone their skills on some of the easier terrain in the gym. Those with previous climbing experience, meanwhile, will be able to advance their abilities on some of the more challenging terrain in the gym or in one of our lead climbing or outdoor climbing programs. The Climbing Centre will also be exclusively available for private team building events, member birthday parties and private lessons.

My team and I are eager to assist you with all your climbing related needs and queries. Don’t hesitate to contact me directly at 403-287-4138 or dwilding@glencoe.org or swing in to the Climbing Centre.

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CLIMBING & OUTDOOR PROGRAMS The climbing and outdoor programming team offers a wide variety of programs and services to meet the adventurous needs of our members. Whether you’re a first-timer looking to try something new or a seasoned veteran, we’re here to help you explore and expand your mental and physical boundaries, realize your potential and connect with the natural environment. Book your lessons through GameTime.

• Private and Semi-private Instruction • Climbing Birthday Parties • Group Bookings • Open Drop-in Climbing • Child, Youth and Teen Indoor Climbing • Adult Indoor Climbing • Youth and Teen Outdoor Climbing • Adult Outdoor Climbing

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MEET THE CLIMBING TEAM DEREK WILDING

Climbing & Outdoor Programming Director

Did you know?

Derek is an Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) Rock Guide and Level 3 Climbing Gym Instructor with extensive local and international climbing, guiding and public safety related experience. He’s been teaching and coaching climbing for nearly 20 years during which time he’s worked closely with novice climbers of all ages, national level competitive athletes, aspiring climbing professionals and secondary and post-secondary academic climbing programs.

Please contact him directly to discuss your climbing related needs or to arrange a climbing or outdoor event for yourself, your family or your group.

 The first indoor climbing wall in North America was built right here in Calgary in 1971.

 Climbing has been short-listed for

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inclusion in the Tokyo

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2020 Olympic games.

Geoff is a Level 2 Climbing Gym Instructor certified with the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) and is well versed in instructing indoor climbing skills and coaching junior athletes. He started climbing nearly 15 years ago and has been engaged in all facets of the sport since. In addition to his involvement with many of the Glencoe’s indoor climbing programs, Geoff can also be requested for private, semi-private and small group lessons.

 Rock climbing can burn up 900 calories per hour.

JURY NAM

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Jury is a Level 1 Climbing Gym Instructor who's been actively involved in the climbing gym industry for the past five years. Jury loves to inspire new climbers with her passion for the sport and is extremely dedicated to working with children and youth.

David is a Level 2 Climbing Gym Instructor and professional teacher with nearly five years of climbing specific instructing and coaching experience.

David's extremely motivated to challenge new and experienced climbers alike to expand their mental and physical capacities in the vertical environment.

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First Class Fitness Area

state-of-the-art equipment, more space, more light

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t’s hard to believe the new expanded Fitness Centre is finally here. After years of preparation, planning and months of being relocated, we were more than ready to move back to the third floor with windows and natural light. The process has been long at times but the end product has been well worth the wait. More space, more equipment, more light and more of the things that members wanted to make their fitness journey more enjoyable.

The demand was certainly there as we discovered that 95 to 97 percent of the members who responded to the membership surveys conducted in 2009 and, again in 2014 by the Ferreira Group, indicated that the Fitness Centre was either important or very important to them. The numbers supported the additional space.

In 1996, when the newly expanded Fitness Centre opened, the first year saw some 120,000 visits. In 2014, the last full year Ken Clarke of operation before hoarding walls and Fitness Director relocation, there were more than 200,000 403-287-4169 or kclarke@glencoe.org visits. The space was getting too small for the numbers and access to the equipment was becoming increasingly frustrating.

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Prior to beginning the renovation project there were 53 pieces of cardiovascular equipment available in the Fitness Centre: 10 treadmills, 14 upright bikes, 6 recumbent bikes, 7 ellipticals, 4 stepmills, 2 steppers, 3 AMTs, 2 rowers, 1 Versaclimber, 2 upper body exercisers, and 2 obsolete cross trainers. When the Fitness Centre was renovated in 1996, it reopened with only 29 pieces of cardiovascular equipment. Thus in the 19 year interval, 24 pieces of new equipment were crammed into the same small space mostly within the first two years of operation. It became impossible to bring in anything new without removing an existing piece of equipment, which often left members unhappy.

This time around, when the new facility opened, there were 40 brand new pieces of equipment to hop on and experience. Some of the old favourites returned in new packaging and with new technology to enhance your workouts. Some old favourites stayed and we even added more of them such as rowers that have been a part of the Fitness Centre since 1987, when it first moved from the present day Childcare. There are also some new machines that provide a different workout experience to keep it interesting.

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be particularly challenging. With a Club population near 12,000 members, trying to make everyone happy will be almost impossible to accomplish, but we've given it our best shot. Before purchasing any equipment we performed a thorough industry analysis, visited other clubs in our area, attended trade shows to see the latest and greatest and asked members what they liked.

We’ve added 20 brand new pieces of exercise equipment into the space beyond the cardiovascular equipment. Key pieces like the new ESCAPE HTS® HUB training system is great for Crossfit type training with small group sessions. Sand bags, core bags, Bulgarian bags, slam balls, tires, suspension trainers and horizontal ladders are included. If you like American Ninja Warrior and Spartan races or just like to challenge yourself to do more this new apparatus will be important in your routine.

Members who enjoyed the track surface in the Curling area over the summer months will enjoy our year-round 5’ x 50’ track to push or pull a sled in the new area. There were also numerous requests for more power racks so there is a new Matrix Double Mega Power rack and a new lifting platform as well.

Another exciting addition is the Kinesis® One system which provides for integrated dynamic movements that can be fully customized and perfectly suited to a wide range of training objectives. It is certified as a medical and rehabilitation device and offers a wide range of medically approved exercises and routines.

This makes it ideal for those who have particular rehabilitative needs or limited mobility issues. The Kinesis® One offers zeroimpact exercises for wellness-seekers of all levels of fitness and ability, whether they are working on their balance, strength or flexibility.

Along with the equipment we are very excited to add to the existing stretch area, almost doubling it in size and adding more railings and tools to use.

Overall, the new facility continues to offer a great training environment like before, plus a whole new array of equipment in a brighter, expanded space. There are now more programs for beginners and all kinds of easy-to-use equipment to get you started on the road to improved health and function. Those looking for more challenge in their fitness programs will find it, too, with an array of versatile equipment to meet their needs. And of course, the new, first class Fitness Centre features far more space for people, and additional room to grow when we need it in the future. A

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Do we have personal comments about use of the product in member feedback? For example, keeping the Lifecycle upright bikes, which have been in the fitness area for 30 years with great member feedback was easy.

They are the most highly used piece of cardiovascular equipment we currently have.

Is the equipment company sustainable? Have they been in business for a substantial length of time and do they have an established reputation in the industry? We didn’t want to purchase from a supplier who wasn’t going to be around in the future to support the product.

Does the product have a proven track record of performance and is it used in other facilities like ours?

Having said that, just because they have it in a club in New York City it may not automatically fit the bill for The Glencoe Club.

Is there a local service company that can provide timely and responsive service to repair the equipment when there are issues?

Does the supplier provide a minimum standard warranty or better (at least two years parts and one year labour) to keep cost of ownership low? One of our suppliers has provided us with a full four year parts and service warranty. They definitely believe in their product and stand behind it.

Does the equipment provide the user with a positive experience and a physiologically sound fitness experience that includes good safety and ease of use, sound biomechanics and interactive functionality?

Does the product provide the most current technology that the members will want to access while using it in the facility including: internet access, social media, virtual reality and workout tracking?

Does the price make sense within an acceptable budget and does the price make sense for the anticipated use and longevity of the piece we purchase?

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2014 Icebreaker Roadrace

Icebreaker Tradition

an historical perspective on a leading roadrace

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s a running community, The Glencoe Club was very active during the mid and late 80s. We organized groups to travel and compete in the Honolulu Marathon. We fielded teams in the annual Jasper to Banff Relay and placed in the top five on a few occasions. While competition recruited top local runners for their teams, ours were members-only. We had a high calibre of athletes at The Glencoe Club.

The Glencoe running community in those years was led by General Manager Ray Brett, a competitive runner by nature. Ray saw an opportunity to create a premier running event, hosted by the Club in the spring that could also serve as a training event for our Jasper to Banff Relay Team members.

Working with Fitness Director Darrell Moir, the first spring 10K Roadrace was hosted by The Glencoe Club in 1988. The pair brainstormed the name of the event and settled on “Icebreaker.”

Ray was familiar with running routes around the Club. They quickly came up with a race plan. It took the runners out onto Macleod Trail, before returning to Stanley, then Riverdale and Sandy Beach. When the city no longer allowed the closure of one lane on Macleod Trail on Sunday mornings, the route shifted to the current one. It starts at the Club and finishes across Elbow Drive at Wood’s Park.

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Most races end with participants standing around outside, waiting impatiently for the handful of prizes to be awarded. Right from the start, Ray and Darrell knew they could use the indoor facilities at The Glencoe Club to set this event apart. Participants would receive a full breakfast buffet and congregate indoors, while waiting for what has become the best prize package in the roadrace community.

With limited space for seating, early races were capped at 475 participants making it difficult to get into. For the first years, entries were accepted first thing on a Monday morning in January.

This resulted in an early morning lineup at the Sports Entrance.

Often the race was full with a wait list before 8 am that morning.

As years passed, the Ballroom was renovated and more space was found. The entry cap moved upwards to the current 575. Race registration also evolved so that Glencoe members had the first opportunity to enter the race a couple of days in advance of the general public. This ensured a good representation of members in the race.

Calgary weather in early April is unpredictable. We’ve seen good, great, bad and terrible. The race has never been cancelled because of the weather but there have been a couple of close calls.

Prior to the Club’s Operations Department taking on the task of

Celebrating the 28th consecutive year, the 2016 Icebreaker 10K Roadrace will be held on Sunday April 10, at 9 am sharp. clearing local pathways throughout the winter, Darrell could be found on the race course with a pick and a broom clearing ice and gravel. In 2012 a blizzard the day before the race threatened to shut it down but Calgarians are a hardy bunch and they still turned up (mostly for the brunch and prizes?).

Sponsorship has been an integral part of the race from the beginning. Finding sponsors to provide good prizes and donations was critical to the success of the race. Honda West, Gord’s Running Store and Pepsi stepped up early. As the race grew in popularity with participants, other sponsors wanted a piece of the action. Over the years major sponsors have changed, but their contribution to the race continues to be what makes it the premier running event in the province year after year. For the first 15 years of the event, prize money was given to the top three males and females.

This attracted top talent. Lisa Harvey and Jeremy Deere were frequent visitors to the podium during those years, pocketing early year winnings. Prize money was eliminated in 2002 but the top runners still participate annually.

The first races were directed by Ray Brett. Darrell Moir took over in the late 90s. When Darrell moved on, Ken Clarke became Race Director. When Ken left the Club in 2001, he was replaced by Ron Adlington until he retired. Cindy Nelson-Bonyai then stepped up and she runs the event today.

It takes many people to make the race happen.

From the very first year, we have been fortunate to have a group of dedicated volunteers. Some have been involved in every version of the race, returning to support the participants and the Club. Of course, the big payback for the volunteers is the great brunch and prizes set aside specifically for them. A

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Celebrating

BIRTHDAYS at The Glencoe Club

SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2016 9 am SHARP! Thank you to our sponsors.

Ferrari Maserati of Alberta

PARTY PACKAGES: Pool Party Bowling Party Theme Party Kinder Gym Package Indoor Climbing Party

PARTY COMBOS:

Rolls-Royce Motorcars Alberta

Bowling/Swim Indoor Climbing/Bowling Indoor Climbing/Swim TRIANGLE ENTERPRISES LTD. Your home. Your life.

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The Glencoe Club's New Preschool Program

by Barbara Consul

Barbara Consul Childcare & Preschool Director 403-287-4109 or bconsul@glencoe.org

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

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

The key to assisting children in their overall development is a program focused on the whole child in an enriched and stimulating environment. Blocks of time encompass structured and unstructured play, individual and group learning activities, daily physical activities and opportunities to socialize and interact with peers.

Through participation in The Glencoe Club Preschool, your child will have the opportunity to develop social and school readiness skills and abilities that will carry with them throughout their life.

The Glencoe Club Preschool strives to be an inclusive program.

Limits are placed on children’s behaviour and individual needs to ensure the comfort, safety and education of all children enrolled. The Glencoe Club reserves the right to limit a child’s involvement. A

ENVIRONMENTS & EXPERIENCES • P reschool playroom: equipped with centres for your child to explore.

• Sand/Water Play • Dramatic Play • Art & Creativity Activities • Reasoning & Critical Thinking • Social & Role Playing • Fine Motor Skills • Snacks & Healthy Choices • Literature & Music • Swimming Lessons & Play • Badminton Lessons & Play • Bowling Days • Curling (Turf in May/June) • Squash Lessons & Play • Creative Movement, Yoga, Dance •C limbing Wall Instruction & Experience • Indoor Play Structure • Outdoor/Offsite Walks, Excursions and Trips (Library, Zoo, Community)

A fun, busy environment for active, young minds at the Glencoe's new Preschool, a welcome addition to the Club's programs.

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SERVICES

Mother's Day Gift Ideas find one-of-a-kind gifts at the Glencoe Pro Shop

by Barbie Jean

Thank your mom or wife for all she's done with a Mother's Day gift that will surprise and delight her. The Glencoe Pro Shop provides a unique mix of fashionable women’s wear and accessories to accommodate your travel, every day and special occasion needs.

Our broad range of designer brand names and fabulous casual wear makes the Pro Shop the perfect destination for those who want to complement their existing wardrobes with fresh and exciting new seasonal ideas. Drop by the Pro Shop and let our friendly and knowledgeable sales associates show you what's new this season. A

The power of accessories: add trendy accessories like scarves, jewelry, bags, hats and sunglasses to update your look. Go from basic to trendy in a matter of seconds!

Luxurious lotions and creams: treat Mom to a selection of skin care and beauty products that will leave her feeling pampered.

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SERVICES

Top Brands at the Pro Shop!

the Pro Shop carries hard goods and apparel to meet your athletic needs

DID YOU KNOW? The Pro Shop offers rental racquets at only $2 to test out before you purchase.

Racquets: Our experienced Glencoe Tennis, Badminton and Squash Professionals offer you the best racquet selections to suit your playing needs.

Tennis: Top brand racquets include Wilson, Dunlop and Babolat.

Badminton: Select from Yonex and Black Knight racquets.

Squash: We offer a selection of Black Knight racquets.

Along with racquets, we have a wide selection of grips, strings, balls, shuttles, dampeners and other accessories to keep you in the game.

To help you select the best racquet for your style, the Pro Shop lets you rent them at only $2 each and action-test them before you purchase.

We’ll also re-string and re-grip your own racquets as required.

Footwear & Sporting Accessories Footwear for tennis, squash, badminton and workouts comes in a variety of brands, styles and colours. Choose from Yonex, Black Knight, Wilson, Asics, Nike and Saucony. Footwear selections are available for Men, Women and Children.

To keep your feet dry, we offer Wigwam socks, made for high performance training.

Plus…

• Stay hydrated! Select from a variety of water bottles.

• Keep your energy up with the help of a thumping beat!

Try our Panasonic Ergofit headphones.

• Organize your gear with cool gym bags by Nike, Adidas, Puma and Asics.

• See while you swim! Let us fit you for some Tyr swim goggles.

Talk to us! Our Pro Shop staff knows their stuff. We handle special requests and will find answers to whatever questions you might have. Gift cards are also available. A

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Father/Daughter Ball Saturday, June 25

6-9:30 pm $150/Dad | $75/Daughter

• DJ • Face Painters • Roaming Characters 160 people max. Reserve your spot via Reception 403-243-2506.

NOTABLE

Play it Forward

Glencoe's outdoor playground finds new home

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mmanuel Foundation for International Community Development exists to create hope for a better tomorrow for individuals, families and communities in developing countries. They have three main arms of service through which they seek to accomplish this: Playground Projects, Shipping Containers and Community Development Projects.

Emmanuel Foundation was initially formed to create an environment of hope and fun for children in developing countries. They are convinced that every child should have the right to play, which is vital in their development and reaching their full potential. In serving children through this initiative our desire is to see positive transformation in children, families and whole communities.

Emmanuel Foundation has installed over 75 playgrounds in 24 different countries around the world to date! There are countless children that have no access to developmental play and you could make a world of difference in their lives by recycling that playground!

Emmanuel Foundation gathers and refurbishes equipment, restoring it to a safe and fun structure that can be reinstalled in developing nations where underprivileged children may receive the gift of recreation and play!

- www.efoundation.ca

"The Glencoe Club Playground was installed in the Fiji Islands - this was the first school and community to have a commercial playground in the Islands - I can’t tell you how excited the children were - but as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words! On behalf of the children of Nasavusavu school Thank you very much!"

Photo credit: Lyle Johnson

Lyle Johnson Executive Director Emmanuel Foundation

Special thanks to Philip Ndugga for initiating this project!

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The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth!

★★★★★ 2016 CALGARY

STAMPEDE RODEO TICKETS

Available!

July 8 - 17, 2016* (*excluding July 11 & 12)

★★★★★ Ticket packages:

Covered infield ticket packages $345.85 Uncovered infield north track ticket packages $204.85 11:30 am Buffet Lunch in The Grille Room 12:45 pm Bus Departs to the Grounds 5 pm Bus departs from Drop off Point returning to the Club Prices include lunch buffet in the Grille room, rodeo ticket and bus to and from the show.

Reservations: Jana-Lyn Fairbairn 403-287-4173 • JFairbairn@glencoe.org Ticket packages will be billed once they are booked and will be available for pick up immediately or the day of the event.

NOTABLE

Project Angel brings hope to homeless youth!

PROJECT ANGEL Date: October 10, 2012

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n 1992, The Glencoe Club employees and members started Project Angel, a holiday collection campaign, as a way to give back to the community. Since 2008, The Glencoe Club has selected Avenue 15 Youth Homeless Shelter as the recipient of Project Angel proceeds. Project Angel continues to have a significant impact on the lives of homeless youth in Calgary. All support from Project Angel goes directly to providing The Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary’s Avenue 15 youth with food, clothing, decent bedding, household furniture, recreation opportunities and school supplies.

“Without Avenue 15, I would probably be living on the streets, pan handling and freezing during the nights as well as always wondering if I would see the next day. Avenue 15 means a great deal to me because of the fact that they are giving all of us youth a chance to make our lives better.” ~ Avenue 15 youth.

Avenue 15 Youth Homeless Shelter provides homeless youth with temporary shelter and basic needs, as well as a support system to assist them in reuniting with their families or finding safe, alternative living arrangements. Ending youth homelessness starts with providing kids a safe and secure place to sleep. All shelter programs provided by Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary provide kids the support and the hope they need to end their experience of homelessness. Avenue 15 supports homeless youth as young as 12 years of age and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Calgary Homeless Foundation states that there are 3,500 homeless individuals in Calgary right now. Twenty percent of these individuals are youth. In 2015, Avenue 15 housed and supported 163 youth and helped 85% of these youth transition out of homelessness.

Through the generosity of Project Angel, youth have the basic necessities they need to get through the day and the knowledge that they matter to the caring individuals who are helping them to start over. Thank you, Project Angel, for your incredible generosity and unwavering support!

To learn more about Avenue 15 and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary or to make a donation visit www.boysandgirlsclubsofcalgary.ca. A

In 2015, Avenue 15 housed and supported 163 youth and helped 85% of these youth transition out of homelessness.

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Hibernation is over… golf lessons at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club

by Ryan Anderson

M Ryan Anderson is the Head Teaching Professional at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club as well as US Kids Top 50 Instructor and AimPoint Certified Instructor. randerson@glencoe.org 403-240-7390 64 glencoe.org

any Glencoe Club golfers have been

If you’re looking to improve your golf game

keeping busy indoors playing other sports

or brush off the rust in your swing, there’s no

while their golf courses have been covered

better place in the city. The Glencoe Golf &

with snow during the winter months. By the time

Country Club Teaching Centre offers lessons

you’re reading this, winter should be past us.

and instructional programs for all ages and skill

We’ll be heading into the best time of year when

levels. Our PGA of Canada Teaching Professionals

we spend the bulk of our time chasing a little

employ state-of-the-art tools and techniques

white ball with crooked sticks, trying to urge it

to elevate your game. Our private teaching

into a hole that’s way too small.

centre allows you to improve in a casual, non-

Did you know that, as members of the

intimidating environment. Visit our website for

Downtown Club, you and your family can take

The Teaching Centre Brochure. It will provide

lessons at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club?

details for all the programing available.

THE GLENCOE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

AimPoint Golf

Ladies Golf Lessons

Have you ever heard of AimPoint Golf? If you watch the Golf Channel, you may have seen a green line from the golfer’s ball to the hole that predicts the break of a putt for live television. This is an example of AimPoint software. Mark Sweeney, the creator of the product, has developed a method of green reading you can use on the golf course to help you predict a putt's movement. Adam Scott, Stacy Lewis and many more Professionals are reading greens with this new method called AimPoint Express. It employs three easy steps to quickly predict the break.

We also offer Ladies' golf lessons at three different levels. These are the perfect starting points for beginner or intermediate golfers looking to develop and improve their skills. Students will progress from learning the basics to experiencing more in-depth, on-course instruction. These five week sessions begin in May and are a great way for ladies to tune up their games for the season.

Step one: Feel the green with your feet to determine the amount of slope in your putt.

Step two: Use your arm and fingers to determine where to aim.

Step three: Hit the putt with the correct speed and start the ball rolling toward your AimPoint. After that, all you do is watch it go in!

If you want to participate in a clinic related to AimPoint, contact me for more details.

Golf Fitness Are you interested in improving your golf fitness?

We are offering three fitness classes at the course this spring: Stretch & Core, Yoga for Golfers, and TPI Golf Conditioning. These three programs focus on improving your balance, flexibility and strength to give you more stability and power in your golf swing.

Stretch & Core and Yoga for Golfers are taught by Heavens Fitness instructors. TPI Golf Conditioning is taught by Ken Clarke. All three sessions start in early May. Sign up online or contact me for more details.

Junior Lessons Our Junior lessons are for kids of all ages and levels.

Find our Junior Program Guide on the golf website or email me to receive a copy. One of our most popular events is our Week-long Full Day Camp. The focus of this camp is to provide new and intermediate golfers with an opportunity to work on their whole golf game through practice and on course play. Each day provides opportunities to learn new skills, build fundamentals, and increase a player’s knowledge of the game. The week wraps up with a skills competition where the emphasis is on fun. Golfers will be grouped according to playing ability and instructed accordingly. Two camps will be held this year and space is limited: Session 1: Monday - Friday, July 4 - 8 Session 2: Monday - Friday, July 25 - 29 On behalf of our PGA of Canada Professional staff, I look forward to seeing you out on the course and at the Practice Facility working on your skills. As an instructor and player, I find the learning process never ends while trying to master this wonderful game. A

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MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Contact: Natasha Sawatsky, CMP Marketing & Membership Director

at 403-240-7395 or nsawatsky@glencoe.org

2016

Wedding Dates AVAIL ABL E

Our goal is to make your wedding a fabulous and memorable occasion at the classy Downtown Club or in the beautiful setting of our Golf Course.

THE GLENCOE CLUB

THE GLENCOE GOLF

Contact: Charlene Davies 403.287.4161 or cdavies@glencoe.org

& COUNTRY CLUB

Contact: Courtney Power 403.240.7384 or cpower@glencoe.org

We are looking for Invitational Sponsorship!

June 16 - 18, 2016 The Glencoe Golf & Country Club

After a three-year hiatus, the Invitational came back!

The Glencoe Invitational in 2015 was a big success and The Glencoe Golf & Country Club would like to see its continuing success in the years to come. And we need your help.

To ensure the legacy of this prestigious nationally-ranked amateur event on the world golf calendar, we need Friends of The Invitational to come forward.

Please see the Invitational Sponsorship Package on our website: g lencoeinvitational.com

THE GLENCOE

INVITATIONAL

For further questions, contact: Julie Repp Tournament Administrator jrepp@glencoe.org or 403-240-7377

PRESENTED BY

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The Invitational was established in 1992 to allow for high level tournament golf

Thanks to our Sponsors!

to be played prior to our national provincial championships. The Glencoe Invitational is listed on the Golf Canada Order of Merit as well as the World Amateur Golf Order of Merit. The World Amateur Golf Ranking System ranks the top amateur golfers in the world on the basis of their average performance in counting events on a rolling cycle over the previous 52 weeks.

The tournament took a three year hiatus during 2012 thru 2014 to restore our Robert Trent Jones II course, The Forest, to its former glory.

Counting event in:

2015 INVITATIONAL CHAMPION: Conner Hayden, Chilhowie, VA RUNNERS UP: • Quinn Vilneff, ON • Travis Fredborg, MB • Brett Hogan, AB In Partnership with:

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e nt m a n July 4, 2016 To u r f l o gG n i k r SCHEDULE et wo N s r OF EVENTS: be m e 11 am Registration AM & Lunch Let us do the work for you! Bring your group of Colleagues, Clients or Associates to The Glencoe Golf & Country Club for a day filled with fun, comradery, great food and great prizes. All you have to do is sign up and show up!

1 pm Shotgun 6 pm Cocktails & Dinner

YOU & YOUR GUESTS WILL RECEIVE:

COST: $299+

• First Tee Gift • Full use of Lockers, Locker Room, Club Storage & Practice Facilities • 18 Holes of Golf on The Meadows with Powercart • Lunch Buffet & On-course Food • Post-golf Networking Dinner & the Opportunity to Win Great Draw Prizes as well as Skill Prizes

Sign up is limited to the first 120 registrants to ensure you and your guests have a memorable day at the Club. Members may not host less than one foursome and must be present themselves.

TO REGISTER CALL: Julie Repp 403-240-7377 or jrepp@glencoe.org

DON'T FORGET ABOUT OUR GREAT CORPORATE MERCHANDISE PACKAGES Order your custom logo’d apparel, golf balls etc. through our Professional team at 403-571-0055.

Two open dates remain for 2016

BOOK NOW

CORPORATE TOURNAMENTS Contact: Julie Repp 403-240-7377 or jrepp@glencoe.org

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CONTACT LIST MANAGEMENT

OPERATIONS

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

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

RECREATION

Janet Lipsett, Executive Administrator ............................... 403-287-4130 Leigh Gerard, Membership Coordinator ........................... 403-287-4104 Ann Trussell, Membership Coordinator .............................. 403-287-4132 Suzanne Sourisack, Accounts Receivable ........................ 403-287-4135 Charlene Manty, Accounts Payable .................................... 403-287-4134 Crystal Young, Human Resources Manager ...................... 403-287-4141 Brad Sluiter, SPHRi, Human Resources Manager .......... 403-287-4103

Suzette O’Byrne, Recreation Manager .............................. 403-287-4180 Jamie Tolan, Aquatics Director................................................ 403-287-4114 Kate Maxwell, Assistant Aquatics Director......................... 403-287-4137 John Pearson, Bowling Director ............................................ 403-287-4145 Derek Wilding, Climbing & Outdoor Progr. Dir. ............... 403-287-4138 Ken Clarke, Fitness Director ................................................... 403-287-4169 Personal Trainers ...................................................................... 403-287-4175 Fitness Service Desk ............................................................... 403-287-4176 Cindy Nelson Bonyai, Youth & Teen Coordinator.......... 403-287-4168 Summer Daycamps (seasonal) ......................................... 403-287-4155

BRIDGE

SERVICES

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

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

ADMINISTRATION

CREATIVE STUDIO Wendy Dypolt, Creative Studio Supervisor ....................... 403-287-4163 Eric Skilling, Digital Design Specialist ................................. 403-287-4143

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

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

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SPORTS 403-243-7342 Chris Jennings, Athletic Manager ........................................ 403-287-4112 Court Bookings ........................................................................ 403-243-7342 Program Registration ............................................................. 403-243-7342 Beth Richardson , Badminton Professional..................... 403-287-4106 Bryan Moody, Badminton Professional.............................. 403-287-4316 Ardy Wiranata, Badminton Professional.............................. 403-287-4311 Paul Webster, Curling Director .............................................. 403-287-4123 Garry Knox, Head Skating Professional .............................. 403-287-4317 David Duncalf, Head Squash Professional ........................ 403-287-4181 Suzie King, Associate Squash Professional ....................... 403-287-4184 Tennis Director .......................................................................... 403-287-4110 Richard Danielson, Tennis Professional............................ 403-287-4388 Gene Kelly, Tennis Professional............................................ 403-287-4390 Dietmar Rautenbach, Tennis Professional ...................... 403-287-4378

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Reservations recommended: 403.243.2506 MEMBERS ONLY. Join us within 10 days of your birthday (5 days before or after), ID required if your birthday date is not entered in the member data-base. Good for one regular à la carte entrée, not applicable to features, buffets or Club events.

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