Glencoe Life - Spring 2020

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Contributors Barbie Jean, Brad Sluiter, Carrie Scarff, Catherine Bell, Chris Jennings, Ciara Glendon, Connor Rodewald, David Fida, Freya Sloane, Jana-Lyn Fairbairn, Jane Ross, Julie Repp, Jury Nam, Nancy Klym, Randi Willisko, Rosalind Dunn, Sam Humphrys, Sandi Seto, Suzette O’Byrne, Yeng Sreng Managing Editor Julie MacLeod Editor Al Harvey Designer Jana Volfova Photography Ochoa Photography; Jonathan Ferguson – Von der Rusch Photography; Glencoe Archives; Printing Style-Craft Printing, Calgary

CONTENTS THE GLENCOE CLUB MAGAZINE • March – May 2020 • Volume 5, Issue 1

20 DEPARTMENTS

HIGHLIGHTS

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President’s Message

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Golf President’s Message

20 An Interview with the Glencoe’s GM

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CEO's Message

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Club News & Events

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Club Calendar

18 Membership 26

Affiliated Clubs

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Food & Beverage

42 Sports 46

Recreation & Wellness

58 Notable 70 Golf 75

Contact List

Jana-Lyn worked with us for 10 years before returning to her home town of Saskatoon (where she managed another club). She’s back at the Glencoe now as our GM.

24 The Legacy Project Lorna Guild has been a member since the mid-1940s. She has participated in almost every sport at the Glencoe but lately focuses her efforts in the bowling alley.

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48 Ensuring the Club is a ‘second home to all members’ We’re passionate about making the Glencoe your second home. We also work to ensure “inclusivity” for everyone, including those members with disabilities.

50 Yoga for Kids Ready to lead the little ones in some stretches and poses? It’s good for young minds, bodies and souls… and can also help calm the chaos! Follow our step-by-step instructions in this article.

In his spare time, Glencoe Restaurant Experience Manager, David Fida, wins international competitions as part of the Smoking Meat Intense BBQ team!

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THE GLENCOE CLUB PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Transforming the Club: An Exciting Honour!

OUR MISSION “Creating Exceptional Experiences”

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

OUR VALUES • Respect • Wellness • Integrity

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s you read this article, the new Argyle Kitchen + Patio will have been open for a few weeks. There was much discussion amongst the Board members about what to name it.

The name Argyle is derived from Argyle County in Scotland’s Glencoe Valley. Hence, we believe it to be a fitting name for the new restaurant. The menu is new, as is the ambiance of this modern, exciting eating space. Please take the time to check out Argyle for a local beer at the bar, to explore the new menu, or to take the children down to sample the new family dining experience.

• Relationships • Caring • Innovation

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Coming soon, in March, the Wrap-up Party will celebrate the end of Phase One of construction, which will include the Patio, Club Rooms, and Upper Foyer (the gathering area at the top of the stairs outside the Ballroom). Watch for communication on this exciting event.

A huge thank you to the membership for your patience during Phase One of the Food & Beverage renovations. While there have been a few interruptions in services, management has done a great job of adjusting programs and locations to minimize impact. I thank you in advance, as we commence construction on Phase Two, which involves the renovation of The Pub and kitchen areas, and construction of the new Ballroom. With the closing of The Pub, management will once again come up with a creative, temporary location so that evening league participants will have a casual space to socialize and enjoy some food and beverages.

I want to acknowledge the hard work of our management team during this renovation. First, our former General Manager and now CEO, Jan Bloemraad, has put in years of dedication to the success of our new Food & Beverage areas.

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Second, our new General Manager, Jana-Lyn Fairbairn, has only been on the job two months and was thrown into the thick of things regarding the upper floor renovation. She has demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment to the success of the renovation. Our Food & Beverage Manager, Ciara Glendon, and our Restaurant Experience Manager, David Fida, have both worked tirelessly to ensure all aspects of Argyle are of the very best quality. Finally, Dennis O’Byrne, our Operations Manager, and Derwin Parker, our Health & Safety Manager, have each put in countless extra hours in making Phase One a success. Many thanks to all of you, and indeed, to all Glencoe employees during this very busy time.

I would be remiss if I didn’t also thank our Glencoe members who sit on the Construction Committee. They have attended countless meetings and have contributed their expertise to keeping the project on budget, on time and on track. These Construction Committee members are Rob Birrell (Vice President, The Glencoe Club), Bryan Wright (former Board member), Blake Leew, and John Manes. Both Blake and John have extensive experience in commercial construction.

It’s very exciting to be part of such transformative changes at our members’ second home, The Glencoe Club.

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Danny Shannon President The Glencoe Club

THE GLENCOE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Clubhouse Reno Proposal

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ost winters our Country Club sees little activity, visited only by the hearty souls on cross country skis and snowshoes, “enjoying” winter activities out there on the golf course! This year has been different.

I’ve seen many of you at the Club for the focus groups to hear about our proposed Clubhouse and staging area renovation. If you haven’t been able to attend, I encourage you to go to the Member Info Session on March 7 to hear the details of the proposal and provide your feedback.

A little history: From 2015 to 2019, the Board worked on a long-term plan for our Club.

Certain priorities were established, including the Clubhouse/staging area (which had few improvements for 35 years, other than the locker room and bathroom renovations), a new turfcare building (now under construction) and The Meadows bunkers. Other projects, including some changes to The Forest, are part of the long-range plan, but not as immediate.

Like any change, and particularly change at private clubs, capital improvements are not without healthy debate. Some members would give a higher priority to some projects and not others. Some members would prefer no projects and limited capital spending, concerned about our local economy and the health of the golf industry. The Board has listened to those views and has the perhaps unenviable job of balancing all of them and deciding in the longterm best interests of the Club.

As mentioned, the turfcare auxiliary building is under construction and will be ready for the golf season. You’ll have also noticed that work was done on some of The Meadows bunkers last year. The Clubhouse and staging area renovation proposal is a much larger project in terms of scale and cost. The Board and management consider it important that members are well-informed — and that we have as much feedback as possible — before deciding to proceed or not. That decision will be made this spring. If it is to proceed, construction will start at the end of the golf season.

Why the Clubhouse and staging area, and why now? Here are a few of the reasons: • In a 2017 member satisfaction survey, F&B experience received the lowest overall rating and Clubhouse ambiance rated poorly.

• The kitchen is outdated, the equipment is old and the design is inefficient.

• The Clubhouse proposal involves only a small structural addition to accommodate a new Golf Shop, a larger Spike Lounge, a larger patio for outdoor seating, a new and improved Snack Bar, an atrium with better access to the women’s locker room, and other improvements.

• The staging area proposal involves reconfiguring, resurfacing and landscaping to make it more functional, with a better sense of arrival.

• The existing facilities require capital improvements even if the project does not proceed.

• The cost will not be known until detailed design work has been completed and tendered, current estimate is $7.5 – 8.5M. • Based on reasonable assumptions the debt required to pay for the project is affordable and no additional costs to existing members will be required.

• Advice from Global Golf Advisors, industry experts and advisors to private clubs, is that many Canadian clubs are improving amenities and that capital investment helps drive membership demand.

These are just a few of the many reasons the proposal is under consideration. By listing some but not all, I know the risk is that members reading this only get part of the picture. For that reason, I again encourage everyone to ask questions and provide feedback to Board members or management. The Board has an important decision to make and we want to get it right. A

BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Glencoe Club President: Danny Shannon Vice-President: Robert Birrell The Glencoe Golf & Country Club President: Dan McDonald Vice-President: Mike Morin Directors: Ron Newman Russ Nickles Mike Powell Lee Richardson Cory Royal Susan Schulli Evonne Whelan

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S MESSAGE

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t’s been just over two months since your former CEO Greg Lundmark retired and I took over as your new Chief Executive Officer. For my first CEO message in Glencoe Life, I’d like to utilize four words as the basis for my comments and thoughts: Thanks, Care, Home, Pride.

Thanks I would like to thank Greg Lundmark for close to 10 years of service to The Glencoe Club and The Glencoe Golf & Country Club. During Greg’s tenure, both Clubs saw a transformation through his ability to think strategically, have a vision and show determination, all while creating a service culture that always put members first. Thank you Greg for your leadership, mentorship and dedication to both Clubs.

Care One of our core values as an organization is care. It’s what we look for in hiring staff and it’s how the team approaches its interactions with members, guests and each other. Care is what underlies every interaction that members have with each other, the staff and the Club. It is also an underlying value with which the entire team (from our Board of Directors to our staff and contractors) approached the execution of Phase 1 of the Main Course renovation. I hope you’ve had a chance to be cared for by the Argyle staff or plan to do so soon!

A Message from your CEO

Home The Vision of the Clubs is to be our Members’ Second Home, providing excellence in all that we do. The management and staff are driven to achieve this Vision. If, at any time, you see opportunities for us to improve, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly. You can also talk about opportunities and concerns with Jana-Lyn Fairbairn, our new General Manager of The Glencoe Club and/or with Ash Chadha, General Manager of The Glencoe Golf & Country Club.

Pride I am filled with pride that the Board of Directors has given me the honour of being your CEO and navigating both Clubs into the future. I know the pride and the passion that members have for the history, tradition and excellence that is The Glencoe Club. Your dedicated staff are also filled with pride having the opportunity to work for such an amazing organization… and for such a caring membership.

Finally, I would like to conclude that — as a team — we’ll continue to ensure that care is seen in all our programs, services, offerings and interactions. Our staff will continue to take great pride in ensuring that every time you walk through the doors of The Glencoe Club, you and your guests will feel at home.

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2019 ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS

BY THE NUMBERS Number of Glencoe athletes that made the podium: Tournaments

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Provincials

Nationals

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Athletic excellence has been — and continues to be — a foundational building block of The Glencoe Club’s success.

Throughout Canada and North America, The Glencoe Club is known for having incredible athletes. Our staff is also often

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seen as having great influence on Canadian athletics.

Since the Club’s inception in 1931, sports have been a driving factor to cultivate a sense of community with an added focus on success and sportsmanship.

Last year was no exception as we saw numerous Glencoe athletes represent The Glencoe Club on the Provincial, National and International stages. The infographic at left features the 2019 results for The Glencoe Club sports.

Thank you to our athletes and sports professionals for all your hard work. More importantly, thank you to our Glencoe members for your continued support!

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CLUB NEWS & EVENTS PRESCHOOL CHRISTMAS CONCERT The Annual Preschool Christmas Concerts were a great success again this year. The Juniors concert was held at Elbow Park Tennis Club on December 17 and the Seniors took place on December 18. Glencoe magic filled the hall! It was decorated with a beautiful Christmas tree and arts and crafts produced and displayed by the children.

As they got ready for the performance, the kids were nervous but excited to show their loved ones what they’d been rehearsing for a full month! The Juniors were dressed in festive pajamas. Each class performed two songs separately and finished with one song together.

The Seniors were dressed in festive sweaters. Each of these classes also performed two songs in front of the entire assembly, then finished the concert with two more songs before a standing ovation from their loved ones.

Afterwards, the children got a present and parents bought decorated cookies made by the kids, with all proceeds going to Project Angel. Thank you to everyone who attended. You made this night so special for the children!

CONGRATULATIONS TO PHILIP NDUGGA! Philip was named one of Canada's Top Fitness Trainers for 2020 by IMPACT magazine.

This year, they had over 1,000 nominations and these were narrowed down to 30 trainers (10 from British Columbia, 10 from Alberta and 10 from Eastern Canada). In order to reach the top 30, each trainer was scored on a variety of criteria including formal education, certifications, years of experience, fitness philosophy and community service. A panel of fitness professionals plus the IMPACT team scored each trainer, without knowing their names or any identifying characteristics. The trainers with the highest number of points are the ones featured in the January/February issue of IMPACT magazine.

We are so proud of Philip and his dedication to the fitness of our members.

PET THERAPY DAY On January 16, the Glencoe had a visit from three PALS therapy dogs. Many members of all ages came to give snuggles and belly scratches. The dogs were thrilled too, and since it was a very cold week they were happy to get out of the house. PALS therapy dogs aim to enhance the quality of life and improve mental, social, physical and emotional health of individuals through pet therapy. Thank you to everyone who organized this visit! We look forward to another in the near future!

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GREG LUNDMARK RETIREMENT On Thursday, December 12, 2019, we celebrated the retirement of our CEO, Greg Lundmark. His illustrious career over the last 40 plus years has seen him work with various public and corporate fitness and wellness organizations. In 1996, he started to shape and define what it means to be a leader in the private club world in Calgary and beyond. In 2010, he joined us at The Glencoe Club and The Glencoe Golf & Country Club and he has had a positive impact on both Clubs, the membership and our staff.

Greg has also been active with The Canadian Society of Club Managers and recently won the prestigious President’s Award. Cheers to you, Greg — from all of us at the Glencoe!

Enjoy your retirement!

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CLUB NEWS & EVENTS GLENCOE OUTDOOR CURLING CLASSIC On the morning of Saturday, January 25, 2020, we held our 5th Annual 4th Ever Glencoe Outdoor Classic. Over 32 Glencoe members participated in this unique sporting event on The Meadows pond in front of the picturesque Clubhouse. In what could only be described as perfect weather, the Turfcare team from The Glencoe Golf & Country Club had prepared two superb sheets of ice for everyone to play on. Led by ice guru, Brock Coates, who also dabbles in greenery, these guys had conditions set up in amazing fashion and had ensured blue skies and sunshine all day.

In a hotly contested affair, the final game came down to the “Turfies” against Team Johnson/ Korpach with the member crew winning out! Congratulations to Skip Kevin Johnson, Deborah Johnson, Art Korpach and Deborah Korpach (third photo). Thanks again to the Turfcare Team, our Curling Department and our amazing beer sponsor, Banded Peak Brewing, who ensured all curlers were well taken care of. As you can see by the pictures, this is an event that you want to ensure you sign up for next year! Curling skills not required — but you’ll need the ability to have fun, enjoy your fellow Glencoe members and make lifelong memories. See you next year!

HOCKEY DAY AT THE GLENCOE Hockey Day in Canada has been celebrated by Canadians since 1952.

It’s a day that Canadians take to celebrate the great game of Hockey.

The Glencoe has created an exceptional event for members who would also like to celebrate the day! Our second annual Hockey Day in Canada event saw 40 Glencoe members of all ages who came out to participate in a Skills Competition consisting of Hardest Shot, Long Shot, Fastest Skater, Accuracy and a Relay with prizes being given out to all of the winners. After all of the organized excitement, participants competed in a large game of Shinny. Hockey Day in Canada is a great event for those who love Hockey, and will continue to be celebrated annually.

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CALLING ALL BUDDING ARTISTS UNDER THE AGE OF 20!

BADMINTON LADDER

T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST The Junior Badminton Ladder has a history of handing out t-shirts at the end of October, every season for as long as most of us can remember!

This is the first year that we are going to change things up and run a contest to choose a design for the 2020-21 season.

Entrants must be members of The Glencoe Club.

The winning design will be chosen by committee.

We’re so excited to see some of the ideas that people come up with!

PREVIOUS DESIGNS

Physical entries should fit on letter-sized paper (8.5" x 11")

WINNER WILL RECEIVE 4 T-SHIRTS SHOWCASING THEIR WINNING DESIGN AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IN THE FALL ISSUE OF GLENCOE LIFE.

Entries can be hand-drawn or computer generated

Entries can be emailed in pdf or jpeg format to brichardson@glencoe.org or dropped off at the Badminton Office.

Deadline for applications: May 15, 2020 All artwork submitted becomes property of The Glencoe Club.

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BADMINTON SINGLES CLUB CHAMPS

INTRO TO MEDITATION 2 - 3:30 pm Do you need to slow down the thoughts and remove the constant chatter in the brain?

Meditation is a beautiful tool to help you think clearer, be more connected and be present in the moment.

Meditation is also a fabulous tool for stress management.

Let us guide you and teach you some simple techniques!

Register online: FT-620

BOWLING TEAM CLUB CHAMPS

ROLL THE RIGHT WAY 2 - 3:30 pm Learn the correct way to use a foam roller and gain the benefits from myofascial release. This is a perfect workshop for those who like to roll after their workout but are not 100 percent sure if they are doing it correct.

Register online: FT-622

4–8 TENNIS MIXED DOUBLES CLUB CHAMPS

5 SWEAT PARTY WITH LIVE DJ 6 – 6:45 pm / No cost Come and experience our signature 40 – 45 minutes Interval Class and pump up your workout with a Live DJ! This ‘one of a kind’ special event will host a Live DJ to bring you the music, the vibe, the energy and the SWEAT! Join us in Studio 1.

6 CRITTER DINE & CLIMB 5:30 - 7:30 pm / Age: 5 – 7 Children will enjoy a kid’s style dinner followed by a jam-packed hour of climbing.

They will not only have fun with lots of climbing orientated games but will also be given personal challenges.

Register online: YT-611

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9 – 15 CURLING MEN’S & LADIES CLUB CHAMPS

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BUGS & BUTTERFLIES 2:30 - 4:30 pm / Age: 5 – 7 Children are fascinated by creepy crawlies. We will explore some of their favorites with facts, games, snacks and a craft. They will come home with a new appreciation for those creatures which they are so interested in.

Register online: YT-571

SENSORY FRIENDLY BOWLING PARTY 3 – 4:30 pm / No charge During this time the Bowling Center will be in sensoryfriendly mode with the lights lowered, TV screens and music off and will be closed to other parties to minimize the distractions and noise.

All our members with special needs are invited to bring their families, support staff and friends to a fun party!

Register online to reserve your spot.

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ST. PADDY’S DAY SKATE 6 – 8 pm

JUNIOR MEMBER SAFETY TOUR 10 – 10:30 am / Age: 6 – 7 On this safety tour it’s mandatory that parents attend with their child. A Duty Manager will take the junior and their parent on a safety tour around the Club. The Duty Manager will go over fire safety steps, locker room etiquette and what to do if they get separated from their parents. Register online: SE-48, SE-49

13, 22 & 27 WIBIT DAY March 13 & 27: 6 – 8 pm March 22: 1 – 4 pm The WIBIT is an inflatable obstacle course that will test your balance and provide great fun while in the pool.

Open to all swimmers age 7 and older who have successfully completed their Swim Challenge.

14 & 28 JUNIOR MEMBER TOUR 10 – 10:30 am / Age: 8 – 13 A Duty Manager will show you the areas you are permitted to use in the Club.

All rules and regulations you need to follow in order to keep your member privileges will be covered. At the end of your tour you will receive your membership card if you do not already have one. Juniors may take this tour on their own or have the option of an adult accompanying them.

Register online: SE-40, SE-41

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

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GLENCOE GUPPIES SWIM MEET 3 – 5 pm Please note, the indoor pool will be closed for the event.

BOWLING CLUB CHAMPS March 23: Men’s 5-Pin Singles March 25: 10-pin March 26: Ladies 5-pin Singles

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SPRING & DAY CAMP PROGRAM REGISTRATION

SPRING BREAK CAMP GAME DESIGN: SPACE INVADERS!

7:30 am March 16 / Active Members March 18 / House Members

9 am - Noon / Age: 7 – 15 Code your own video game!

Command an alien space fleet to save your home planet from global catastrophe. Your mission is to outsmart Earth’s Global Defense System in your quest for precious water.

We are counting on you Commander! Long live the Zargan Empire.

Register online: YT-601

20 MICRO:BIT MINI CHALLENGE 9 am - Noon / Age: 7 – 14 Program a micro:bit to create wireless networks and send messages around the room.

Learn how to code the micro:bit to use the radio! You will start by sending simple messages but work up to making your own interactive games with your friends. Dive on in and you will be sending secret messages in no time!

Register online: YT-600 3 ON 3 HOCKEY 6:30 – 10 pm / $5 per player Join us for an all ages 3 on 3 Hockey League (member only event). Registration is by team. Any questions, contact Connor Rodewald at crodewald@glencoe.org.

Register online: HK-25

SPRING 2020 COLOURS

SPECIAL SPRING BREAK CRASH SWIM LESSONS

29 SPRING FAMILY POOL PARTY 1 – 3 pm Please note, the indoor and outdoor pools will be closed from 12:45 – 3 pm for the party. (12:45 – 1 pm for staff meeting and set up, 1 – 3 pm for registered party goers).

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SEE THE SPRING COLLECTION AT THE PRO SHOP The adventure-inspired colour palette for Spring 2020 features blues, yellows, reds, greens, a smattering of purples, traditional whites, off-whites, and some unexpected oranges, browns and blacks. It’s a bold and important trend: Layered colour schemes and textured fabrics are embracing the spectrum of colours representative of the Canadian seasons.

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JOIN US FOR

EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 12

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4 TENNIS YEAR END PARTY

4 & 25 JUNIOR MEMBER TOUR 10 – 10:30 am / Age: 8 – 13 A Duty Manager will show you the areas you are permitted to use in the Club.

Please see more details on page 12.

Register online: SE-42, SE-43

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BRUNCH Seatings: 10 am to 1 pm Adult: $44.95++ Child 3-12: $21.95++ CHILDREN UNDER 2 ARE FREE

DINNER Seatings: 5:30 to 6 :30 pm Adult: $46.95++ Child 3-12: $23.95++ CHILDREN UNDER 2 ARE FREE

SKATING CLUB CHAMPS

10 GOOD FRIDAY Sunday/Holiday hours. No programs, leagues or lessons.

12 TGC EASTER BRUNCH & DINNER Join us for Easter Brunch or Dinner in Argyle. Book your reservations online or by calling Main Reception at 403-243-2506.

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Reservations can be made via Main Reception, 403-243-2506, online or on the Glencoe App. Reservations are accepted starting Monday, March 16.

12 GGCC EASTER BRUNCH Join us at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club for our annual Easter brunch featuring petting zoo, live music and more fun family activities!

Reservations starting at 10 am Reservations are available online or through the Food & Beverage office at 587-390-0572.

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WIBIT DAY April 12: 1 – 4 pm April 17: 6 – 8 pm The WIBIT is an inflatable obstacle course that will test your balance and provide great fun while in the pool.

Open to all swimmers age 7 and older who have successfully completed their Swim Challenge.

SPEAKER SERIES 7 – 9 pm The Proven Benefits of Nonpharmaceutical Interventions for Dementia with Zahra Goodarzi Register online: WL-37

15 BUILDING COMMUNITY – HOME FOR DINNER PROGRAM 9 am – 1 pm The purpose of the Building Community events are to foster and cultivate great relationships with members, employees and families while giving back to the community.

This event will be in support of Ronald McDonald House in providing a meal to the families staying at the House.

The program requires a group of volunteers (max. 8 over the age of 16) to; plan, purchase groceries, cook a meal, cleanup and pack-up any leftovers for the families to be able to access. Register online: SE-59

18 JUNIOR MEMBER SAFETY TOUR 10 – 10:30 am / Age: 6 – 7 Duty Manager will take the junior and their parent on a safety tour around the Club.

Please see more details on page 12.

Register online: SE-50 MAGICAL FAIRIES & WIZARDS 2:30 – 4:30 pm / Age: 3 – 5 Bippity, Boppity Boo! The wizards and fairies party is waiting for you! Children will be part of a world of magic, mystery and fun. They will also create unusual crafts and make yummy fairy snacks. Be aware you may be the object of their next magical spell!

Register online: YT-682

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

CLUB CALENDAR

DOWNLOAD THE GLENCOE CLUB APP Available in the Apple and Android App Stores!

Sign into the App using your Glencoe Club Member Number and Password.

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BADMINTON JUNIOR CLUB CHAMPS

THE ENNEAGRAM: A ROADMAP TO SELF AWARENESS, PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION & LEADERSHIP

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

25 JEWELLERY PARTY 2:30 – 4:30 pm / Age: 3 – 5 This party is full of creativity for boys and girls. Each child will create custom jewellery to his/her style and liking.

With charms, keychains and assorted beads, children will take pride in what they create.

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Workshop 1 / 1 – 4 pm The Enneagram is a tool that helps awaken us to what is real, to our gifts and workons. It helps us to become more present and react less from our default. In this module, we will explore the Nine Enneagram Types.

Contact Jessica Power Cyr at jpowercyr@glencoe.org or call 403-287-4178 for more information. Please read our full story on page 54.

Register online: WL-38

STATEMENTS RESERVATIONS REGISTER FOR CLASSES AND PROGRAMS REGISTER FOR CLUB WIDE EVENTS

BOOK WELLNESS SERVICES CLUB NEWS

STAFF DIRECTORY

GLENCOE GATORS ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET Please join us to celebrate the 2019/2020 season. All Gators members are invited!

Register online.

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ICE SHOW GLENCOE’S GOT TALENT

THE ENNEAGRAM & BRINGING OUT YOUR BEST

Be sure to pick up your tickets at the Sports Office for this fabulous bi-annual ice show.

This event showcases the talents of our entire Skating Department participants.

Workshop 2 / 1 – 4 pm Each Enneagram Type has a continuum of behaviours, attitudes, approaches and motivations. In this module, we will review the roadmap of how each Type can become more present and become their best selves.

Contact Jessica Power Cyr at jpowercyr@glencoe.org or call 403-287-4178 for more information. Please read our full story on page 54.

Register online: WL-39.

1–7 SQUASH MIXED DOUBLES CLUB CHAMPS

1 & 29 CRITTER DINE & CLIMB 5:30 – 7:30 pm / Age: 5 – 7 Children will enjoy a kid’s style dinner followed by a jampacked hour of climbing.

Register online: YT-621 & YT-622

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YOUTH PIZZA & PLUNGE NIGHT 6:30 – 8:45 pm / Age: 7 – 9 Enjoy a dinner of pizza and then go into the outdoor pool for a refreshing dip. There will be no shortage of fun on this Friday night!

Register online: YT-623

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SLEEP SOLUTIONS SEMINAR 6 – 8 pm / Boardroom May 6: Sleep solutions for babies and children 6 months to 6 years.

May 20: Sleep solutions for expecting mothers and babies 0 – 5 months.

Register online: WL-41 & WL-42

PIRATES & PRINCESSES 2:30 – 4:30 pm / Age: 3 – 5 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 be without a treasure hunt? We’ll finish off with a feast for a hungry crew!

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MOTHER’S DAY

SUNDAY, MAY 10 IN ARGYLE

BRUNCH

Seatings: 10 am to 1 pm Adult: $45.95++ Child 3-12: $23.95++ | Under 2: Free

DINNER

Seatings: 5:30 to 6:30 pm Adult: $49.95++ Child 3-12: $25.95++ | Under 2: Free Starting Monday, April 13, reservations can be made via Reception at 403-243-2506, online or on the Glencoe App.

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BUILDING COMMUNITY – HOME FOR DINNER PROGRAM

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3:30 – 7:30 pm The purpose of the Building Community events are to foster and cultivate great relationships with members, employees and families while giving back to the community.

This event will be in support of Ronald McDonald House in providing a meal to the families staying at the House.

The program requires a group of volunteers (max. 8 over the age of 16) to; plan, purchase groceries, cook a meal, cleanup and pack-up any leftovers for the families to be able to access. Register online: SE-60

TGC MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH & DINNER IN ARGYLE Brunch seatings 10 am to 1 pm, dinner seatings 5 to 8 pm. Book your reservations online or by calling Main Reception at 403-243-2506.

GGCC MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH & DINNER Treat the mother in your life to brunch or dinner (featuring live music and fun for the whole family) at The Glencoe Golf & Country Club. Brunch reservations starting at 10 am, dinner buffet at 6 pm.

Reservations are available online or through the Food & Beverage office at 587-390-0572.

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

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THE ENNEAGRAM INSTINCTS Workshop 3 / 1 – 4 pm Contact Jessica Power Cyr at jpowercyr@glencoe.org or call 403-287-4178 for more information. Please read our full story on page 54.

Register online: WL-40.

OUTDOOR POOL WEEKDAY HOURS EXTEND

COOKING WITH COLOURS 2:30 – 4:30 pm / Age: 3 – 5 Encouraging children to try new foods, eat more fruits and vegetables, understand food nutrients and develop food literacy will set the foundation for a lifetime of healthy habits. In this class, your child will learn basic culinary skills and nutrition while preparing recipes featuring different colours of the fruit and vegetable rainbow. A colourful plate is a healthy plate!

Register online: YT-685

SPRING SCIENCE 2:30 – 4:30 pm / Age: 3 – 5 Science is fascinating for preschoolers as they watch things explode, turn color or change in some way from its original state. Children will participate in science experiments focused around spring and summer. Be prepared to release the scientist in your child!

Register online: YT-686

HEARING CLINIC WITH AUDIOLOGY INNOVATIONS 9 am – 4 pm We offer 30-minutes assessment. Please pop by the Wellness Centre or call 403-287-4174 to book: $20+GST (proceeds donated to the Hearing Dog Foundation). See page 56 and 57 for more details.

Opening at 9 am.

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Build your own Projectile Launcher and send ping pong balls flying, marking the trajectory and distance of your shots and targets.

Register online: YT-625

15 MINECRAFT EDU 9 am – Noon / Age: 8 – 14 This workshop is designed to introduce students to the concepts of civil, mechanical and electrical engineering.

Students will design simulation roller coasters and other amusement park attractions in Minecraft making them run as autonomously as possible.

Register online: YT-659

2020 Ice Show

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GLENCOE’S GOT

Friday, May 1 | 7 pm Saturday, May 2 | 2 pm

WATER SLIDE OPENS!

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Tickets available April 1 at the Sports Office

VICTORIA DAY Sunday/Holiday hours. No programs, leagues or lessons.

TICKETSET_S K _ $23 _ TI_C$ 23 SKATING

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MEMBERSHIP

MEMBERSHIP CARDS/FOBS & SECURITY ACCESS BARRIERS Our barriers located at the West Entrance and Reception require members nine years of age and older to swipe their personal membership card or fob on top of the right pedestal to enter the glass gates. If you do not have your card/fob with you, please wait at the desk to check in with the next available Member Services Representative.

Members do not need to swipe their membership card or fob when exiting the Reception gates.

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

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

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

QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR ACCOUNT? In order for us to best respond to your account inquiries, please direct your specific questions to the following staff members: • Membership Leigh Gerard: 403-287-4104 Ann Trussell: 403-287-4132 membership@glencoe.org • Accounts Receivable 403-287-4135 glencoear@glencoe.org Account & Payment Queries

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

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

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» New Members • Andrew G. Brown • Cameron & Laura MacNiven • Darrell & Carla Morden • Greg & Alyssa Grant • Gregory D. Thomas & Amore Lee • Jared & Carolyn Engel • Lindsay & Terence Trefiak • Robert D. Campbell & Valerie Madden • Sawsan Elzein & Dax Srivastava • Stephen & Susan Brownridge • Taylor Carcasole

» In Memory Of • • • •

Margaret Reid Murray Bowman Patrick Cooper Robert Wilkins

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Guest Policies

CLUB NEWS

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

In addition to the weekly email, sign into glencoe.org to view the Club News section for the latest updates on what’s happening around the Club. You’ll be able to view event results, videos, general news, Glencoe Life (digital edition), Pro Shop specials and more. Visit glencoe.org

SPORTS GUEST Venue Access • • • • • • •

All Sports Facilities Showers Steam Room Locker Rooms Massage Outdoor Pool Deck & 29 Degrees Childcare

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

They are valid for seven (7) days.

Dress Code • Racquets: Predominately (75%) white clothing.

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

• Fitness: Clothing with no profanity.

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

SOCIAL GUEST Venue Access • Café 29 • Argyle Kitchen + Patio • Social Functions

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

Dress Code • Argyle Kitchen + Patio: Smart casual.

No ball caps, no white racquet attire and appropriate summer attire on the patio.

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.

EVENTS PHOTOS The Glencoe Club website (glencoe.org) has an Events Photos page containing galleries of all our recent events. All of the photos are viewable in a beautiful picture gallery that works great on desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone. View photos from recent Glencoe events and/or download them at your convenience.

GUEST WIRELESS The Club provides an unsecured Wi-Fi connection throughout all member areas including the Outdoor Pool Deck and West Patio. Using your Windows or Apple “wireless network connection” utility, browse for the SSID “Glencoe Member”.

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

GLENCOE APP A convenient way to access many of the features on our website. Just search “The Glencoe Club” in the app store.

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

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AN INTERVIEW WITH OUR GENERAL MANAGER

Jana-Lyn Fairbairn The Glencoe Club is proud and excited to welcome “home” Jana-Lyn Fairbairn as our new General Manager as of January 6, 2020.

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ana-Lyn was with The Glencoe Club for 10 years. During her time here, she delivered exceptional experiences to both members and staff in her role as Food & Beverage Manager (for both The Glencoe Club and The Glencoe Golf & Country Club). In 2017, she had the opportunity to return to her home town of Saskatoon and work as Executive Director of Riverside Country Club. For the past three golf seasons in this role, she has overseen all aspects of the Club.

Her experience at Riverside, her background and education in private club management and her understanding of our Mission, Vision and Values makes Jana-Lyn a perfect fit for the role of General Manager at The Glencoe Club. She is an inspirational leader who approaches her job with a unique combination of strategic thought, care, innovation and member service. She is committed to members and staff-focused.

She works hard to ensure the creation of exceptional experiences.

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How do you feel about coming back to The Glencoe Club?

I am so excited to be coming home to The Glencoe Club. This is such an incredible place with a great membership and staff team.

Jan Bloemraad, Ash Chadha, Rick Cooke and Jana-Lyn at the Board Retreat at the Rimrock in Banff in January 2020

Top: Jana-Lyn with Jan Bloemraad after receiving a Certified Club Manager designation in October in London, ON Right: Jana-Lyn with son Ewan and her husband Wayne at Christmas

Tell us what you have been up to since you left the Glencoe at the end of 2016. How will the experience you’ve gained help you succeed in your role as GM? I left The Glencoe Club to become the Executive Director of Riverside Country Club in Saskatoon. It was a big job with a lot of moving parts. I was fortunate to be able to work with the Club in implementing the four cornerstones of their strategic plan.

Our team’s focus was on elevating the member experience. We created a complete marketing plan, including re-branding the Club and restructuring the membership categories and finances.

The team and Board were very supportive and we had positive feedback from the membership. I left there feeling confident that I had positively impacted the future sustainability of the Club and its members’ experiences.

You’ve recently received your Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation. Tell us about that experience.

It’s a HUGE relief to have it done! It was a long process with much valuable learning along the way. I’m proud to be a Certified Club Manager and grateful for the experience and especially for all the friendships with Club Managers from across Canada and the US that I met throughout the process. I believe in continuous improvement and am looking forward to starting down the path of becoming a Certified Club Executive next.

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Tell us about your previous experience at The Glencoe Club as the Food & Beverage Manager. What are some of your fondest memories?

The Food & Beverage team is the thing that stands out to me. They work so hard and care so deeply about the members leaving the Club each day having had an exceptional experience. Working in Food & Beverage can be challenging.

Especially in the outlets, there are times when the team is “in the weeds” and you don’t think you will come out the other side. But then someone says something funny or insightful, everyone’s mood lightens and things just fall into place and come together. I think my favourite memories, though, are from working in banquets on family events — weddings, reunions, bar and bat mitzvahs, birthdays and even celebrations of life — feeling like you’re doing something one-of-a-kind for a family and creating a moment they will cherish forever…that’s what had the biggest impact on me!

What motivated you to apply for the GM position?

The opportunity to return to The Glencoe Club and be a ‘Glenconian’ again was the draw. I really connect to the Club’s Mission, Vision, Values and the priorities set out in the Strategic Plan. I believe the Club is moving in the right direction and that the focus on elevating our member experiences is key.

In the private club industry, the role of GM is very much maledominated. How do you feel about being female and in this role?

I guess it is fairly unique, and I feel like I do bring a slightly different perspective but honestly don’t often think about it and don’t feel like members or staff treat me any differently because I am a woman.

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What’s your favourite aspect about being in a senior management role?

There is literally never a dull moment!

Things are changing and happening every minute of every day and being on the Senior Leadership Team and supporting all of those things happening as organically and synergistically as possible is very important to me.

I believe in communication, collaboration and personal connection. The Club is our members’ and service teams’ second home. I want to do everything I possibly can to facilitate that comfortable, safe feeling!

What do you look forward to the most as the GM of The Glencoe Club?

I look forward to helping our members make wonderful new memories at the Club. Whether you’re a fitness user who works out every day, a social member whose family celebrates at the Club or you and your family are here multiple times a day doing different activities and taking part in different programs… when you’re looking back or envisioning the future, I want you to trust that we have your best interest at heart and are doing all that we can for you.

What’s your favourite quote and why?

I know it might be a bit of a cliché, but I love Maya Angelou’s quote “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” I try to think of how I’m making people feel when I’m making a strategic or budget decision, chatting with members and service team members on my trek around the Club, getting cut off in traffic or inevitably rushing my son through his getting ready for school routine.

How I make people feel is the most important thing to me and the little bit of legacy that I hope to leave with everyone I interact with.

What do you like doing in your spare time?

My husband Wayne and I have a sixyear-old son, Ewan. So, I mostly enjoy watching hockey (Go Glenlake Senior Timbit Bruins!), playing Lego and practicing reading and math. I also love cooking, baking and entertaining and I’m an avid golfer, reader and Flames fan!

What comments would you like to make to our members?

Thank you for trusting me! I am so excited to work with the Glencoe team to create incredible memories for you and your family at the Club. Please pop by to say hello or stop and talk to me if you see me around the Club. I would love to chat and look forward to meeting you! A

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MEMBERSHIP

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

Lorna Guild Coming to the Glencoe...

My dad joined first. They were getting short of members here, so we were able to join for $100 which has paid off with the kids. They love it! That would be at least 75 years ago!

What sports have you played here through the years?

I haven’t missed one… except pickleball.

It’s the only sport I haven’t done! I’ve done skating, swimming, squash, badminton and tennis. What other ones are there? Curling, yeah. And bowling.

I think I tried them all.

On trying the climbing wall...

Lorna Guild has been a member since the mid-1940s. She has participated in almost every sport Glencoe has to offer but lately focuses her efforts in the bowling alley.

“I wanted to try it and my family said: ‘You know, you’re not young anymore!’ I said ‘I know. But I’ve got to put this last one in my basket and bring it up.’ So, I’ve done it (twice).

I was going to do it a third time then I broke my hip, so I don’t think I’ll be doing it again!”

What are your earliest memories of the Club?

The fire. My dad was curling, and they were winning, so they didn’t want to leave. They had big curling coats on.

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Mother couldn’t get the smell out.

Neither could the dry cleaner. There was a fellow who had been playing badminton.

He was a young man with blond hair and he was big. He was in the shower and the lights went out (with the fire) so he was trying to get out of there in the dark.

He only had a towel and the only way he could see to get out was the outside far steps. I’ll never forget that.

What areas of the Club are significant to you?

The badminton courts. I love badminton.

My husband played it. My two sons, my granddaughter and my grandson played it. It’s in the family. They’re all better than I was.

What has changed since you first became a member?

We miss the way it was when you saw everybody who came into the Club and you all knew who was here. Now you don’t.

The Glencoe Club staff When we had Ethel and Fred, the young children didn’t get away with anything.

I told them if my kids misbehave, I want them to know they won’t be here for three weeks — but they didn’t misbehave!

The staff have always been great. I have to commend them. It’s not just that we like you and you serve a purpose… We’re happy to come and see you!

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1978: Seniors and Masters Badminton Tournament (L-R) Lorna Guild, Phyl Glover, Jack Glover

What does being a Glencoe Club member mean to you?

It has kept me out of trouble. I wasn’t running away or anything. It was just a very warm feeling to come into the Club and, in those days, you knew almost everybody. You know, we were a closeknit group, all of us.

What would you tell future members of the Club?

I would tell them to get their children involved early, if they can afford it. Try and help anybody who needs it. If you’re a very good player in something and somebody comes to join who’s a beginner, you’ve got to help them learn. You know, it’s not just you. It’s a whole Club.

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ARE YOU A GLENCOE CLUB MEMBER WITH LIFELONG EXPERIENCES TO SHARE? We’d love to interview you (on video or send you a short questionnaire), then run highlights in Glencoe Life.

If you’re interested, or you know someone else we should interview, please email create@glencoe.org If we feature your story in Glencoe Life, you will receive a

COMPLIMENTARY DINNER FOR TWO IN ARGYLE!

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AFFILIATED CLUBS

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

All affiliated clubs require a letter of introduction sent by a Glencoe representative.

Some affiliated clubs are able to provide accommodation.

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

There is an administrative fee equivalent to three percent on all charges that are made at other clubs where there are affiliate charging privileges. Any charges from affiliated clubs outside of Canada 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. ●A ccounts must be paid prior to departure ■ Accommodation $ R eciprocal/Facility Fees may apply For more information, please call Member Services: 403-243-2506 Please send your feedback on reciprocal club visits to: membership@glencoe.org A digital brochure with links to the various clubs is available to download from glencoe.org

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AFRICA

Cape Town: Kelvin Grove Club Johannesburg: The Wanderers Club (Accommodation at Protea Hotel Wanderers)

ARGENTINA

Buenos Aires: The Hurlingham Club

AUSTRALIA

Melbourne: Royal Automobile Club of Victoria Sydney: Tattersalls Club

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Brussels: International Club Château Sainte-Anne ■ ● (Accommodation at Hotel Astoria) Darussalam: Royal Brunei Yacht Club

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

Dublin: Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club

JAPAN

Kobe Club (Accommodation Hotel Tor Road) Tokyo American Club

MALAYSIA

Raintree Club of Kuala Lumpur Alabang Country Club, Inc Baguio Country Club The Manila Club

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

Jakarta: Mercantile Athletic Club

PHILIPPINES

CHINA

ENGLAND

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

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The British Club Bangkok

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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 The Olympic Club University Club of San Francisco COLORADO Denver: Denver Athletic Club ILLINOIS Chicago: University Club of Chicago MICHIGAN Detroit: Detroit Athletic Club MINNESOTA Saint Paul: University Club of Saint Paul Minneapolis: Women’s Club of Minneapolis NEW YORK New York: New York Athletic Club The University Club of New York Rochester: Genesee Valley Club OHIO Canton: Glenmoor Country Club Cincinnati: Cincinnati Athletic Club OREGON Eugene: Downtown Athletic Club Portland: Multnomah Athletic Club TEXAS Houston: Houston Racquet Club WASHINGTON Bellevue: Bellevue Club Seattle: Washington Athletic Club Spokane: Spokane Club WASHINGTON, D.C. The University Club of Washington

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AFFILIATED CLUB FEATURE

Welcome to the Granite Club, Toronto

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he Granite Club’s philosophy is a commitment to uncompromising quality.

This is showcased through state-of-theart athletic facilities, world-class events and programs for all ages, delectable dining experiences and personalized services.

All of this is tailored to suit the varied needs and desires of the club’s diverse and sophisticated membership.

Granite Club 2350 Bayview Avenue Toronto, Ontario, M2L 1E4 p: 416-449-8713 www.graniteclub.com

Location Overlooking Toronto’s stunning Don Valley, the Granite Club is located on more than 20 acres just north of the downtown core.

Dress code Dress is expected to be neat and appropriate for both the activity pursued and area(s) entered.

The Granite’s amenities include: • A spectacular Aquatics Complex with four pools and a hot tub • Two gyms with the latest fitness equipment and classes, including Reformer Pilates, yoga, HIIT and boxing • Twelve Har-Tru clay tennis courts, nine of which are bubbled in winter for year-round play • An indoor skating rink and more Dining options span from the casual to the upscale. Members and guests can enjoy everything from a leisurely breakfast in the Intersections snack shop to an afternoon latte in the Hall of Fame Lounge. They can enjoy an evening beverage in The 1875 Sports Pub or a seasonal, chef-created dinner with a sommelier-selected wine pairing in the Granite Dining Room.

Other services include the Active Therapy Clinic, Salon and Barbershop and Granite Gear retail store. Childcare is available through the KidZone.

For more information on the Granite Club and its facilities, please visit GraniteClub.com To arrange for your letter of introduction, simply contact reception@glencoe.org.

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FOOD & BEVERAGE

NOW SERVING EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCES! In February, The Glencoe Club welcomed a new addition to its food and beverage services: Argyle Kitchen + Patio. Argyle is the first area to be complete in the Main Course renovation. Beautifully designed by FRANK Architects and constructed by Eton-West, Argyle has a comforting aesthetic while exuding an atmosphere of relaxed elegance.

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rgyle Kitchen + Patio is an upscale, casual restaurant that will cater to both adult diners and families. You can expect familiar food offerings with trendy twists and classic dishes with exceptional quality. Offering elevated dining experiences for members and their guests, Argyle will cater to a variety of tastes. Its comfortable atmosphere will encourage you — Glencoe members and your guests — to try new dishes and come back for favourites. You can share those dishes you love… or everyone can select their own. The menu features sureto-please staples as well as fresh, seasonal offerings, all of which will serve up that memorable WOW factor!

The Glencoe Club was ready for a fresh dining option for both adults and families. Member feedback dictated the separation of adults and families in the space. Adults may dine on either side of the restaurant but youths under 18 will only be permitted on the family side. The patio is designed the same way. It is one of the largest in Calgary. It also has a louvered ceiling system which will extend the patio season for members to enjoy fun rosés and mocktails in the sunshine.

Once the Upper Foyer is open, there will be two entrances to Argyle but we encourage you to use the main entrance from the upper hallway rather than the entrance on the adult side. The host/hostess will always be there to greet you and show you to your table. There will be no self-seating. Reservations are encouraged but not required and will be available via Reception and online. The patio is first come, first served and will not be open for reservations.

Children are invited to use our Argyle activity pads within the restaurant but we ask that you please leave them on your table upon exiting for other children to use. If your child is using an iPad or device in the restaurant they must have headphones on if the sound is on, just as our adult members cannot use cell phones for phone calls in the restaurant. As with our previous outlets, there are to be no ball caps, no white racquet attire and appropriate summer clothing on the patio, please.

Our goal is for Argyle to be enjoyable for all Glencoe members and therefore we ask that children remain seated at their tables with their parents. As well, we remind you that our service team will be moving quickly to serve you and we would not want a collision.

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The Glencoe Food & Beverage Team is passionate about bringing an elevated dining experience to you. It is sure to impress you, your families and also your guests. The Glencoe Club is your second home. Argyle is the perfect venue for both daily dining and celebrating special occasions.

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There are many facets of Argyle that are of interest. Our leather menu covers are handcrafted by a local artisan, our aprons are locally made of black denim, and if you look carefully, you might see a hint of Argyle on our servers’ socks! Every detail is important as they all make for exceptional experiences.

Our Restaurant Experience Manager, David Fida and I (Ciara Glendon, Food & Beverage Manager) worked to create intrigue in every detail, from the texture on the cutlery to the innovative kids’ activity pads. No detail was left out. We’ve also been working on the beverage components at Argyle, crafting cocktails with the help of Shelter Cocktail Bar and filling the wine wall with the assistance of Sommelier, Brad Royale.

Chef Dean Kanuit and Chef de Cuisine Yeng Streng, have been busy working in the new Argyle kitchen. It’s state-of-the-art and our Chefs have been experimenting with more innovative dishes. The combination of shareable and solo dishes makes for a menu with an array of interesting cuisine. Our littlest members have not been forgotten in the mix! Our Kids’ Menu is fun and enjoyable, sure to please children and parents alike.

The Private Dining Room seats 22 guests and hosts its own unique menu. This is a lovely space for meetings, special occasion dinners and Chef ’s Tables. You can book it by emailing events@glencoe.org (our Events department).

We hope you’ll become an Argyle Ambassador, enjoying the menu, the atmosphere, the team dynamic and plenty of social interaction with other members. We will strive to keep serving up experiences that make you want to come back soon, bring new guests and show off your Club, maybe even posting your experiences on your social media channels!

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ARGYLE COCKTAILS The Argyle cocktail menu is designed specifically for The Glencoe Club with the assistance and direction of Shelter Cocktail Bar. It also features an extensive selection of mocktails.

1. GLENCOE OLD FASHIONED boozy, sippable, classic

2. SISTER CLUB

gin forward, floral, garden

3. BOURBON BERRY SMASH dark fruit, sweet, berry

4. 1931

subtle smoke, sippable,spirit forward

5. FROM SHELTER WITH LOVE bitter, boozy, smoky

6. POOL PARTY

delicate, light, subtle

7. SPICY SOCIAL

spiced, refreshing, ginger

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PROJECT TIMELINE As we come to the end of January, we also come close to the end of Phase 1!

This month, the contractors have been focusing on final touches in the restaurant including sealing the floors, final clean up and furniture install. Phase 2 officially began with demolition starting in The Grille Room.

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R E L KILIBS R

by David Fida, Restaurant Experience Manager

FOOD & BEVERAGE

My love of BBQ started a few years ago. I was at BBQ on the Bow, an annual competition and festival, where an easy, casual afternoon of BBQ sampling with a good friend quickly turned into serious banter on how we could do a better job than the seasoned vets serving up ‘Q that day!

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hat quick, two-way conversation grew to include more friends who shared our love and passion for BBQ. Before we knew it, Smoking Meat Intense BBQ was born and we had signed up for our first competition with the Kansas City Barbeque Society (little-known fact: Alberta is home to four sanctioned KCBS competitions, more than any other province in Canada)!

Our first competition hit like a tornado. We thought we were prepared but had clearly underestimated the amount of organization and supplies needed for a BBQ competition. Six-plus trips back to the store or someone’s house for supplies and we found ourselves with a 4th place in Brisket, a pretty solid start for our first time out!

“Barbecue may not be the road to world peace, but it’s a start.” ~ Anthony Bourdain After the event, Shane Draper, head pit master for Grilla Grills, congratulated us, saying it would be the most expensive Brisket we’d ever cook… and he was right! From there, we had the bug. Plans for two competitions our first year quickly became four as we travelled to Edmonton and Camrose, Alberta to compete. Before we knew it, we had sponsors and a trailer fully decaled-out, with a custom tent, teardrop flag and banners, all supporting our team name (we had previously wasted no time on team shirts — had those ready for competition one; we wanted to show the other teams we came to ‘Q and we were serious)!

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“Killer Ribs” by Smoking Meat Intense BBQ Ingredients

Wood/pellets

• Ribs (my go to is Costco for St. Louis Side or Back ribs) • Croix Valley Memphis Rub (or your favourite rub of choice) • Yellow mustard • Sprits (in a spray bottle) • 2 cups apple juice • 1 cup apple cider vinegar • Wrap • Brown sugar (1/4 per rack) • Unsalted butter (3 tbsp per rack) • Agave syrup sauce • Croix Valley Pitmaster’s Bold (or your favourite rib sauce of choice)

I like to use a mix of pecan, oak, apple and cherry

Cook time Approximately 3.5 hours (relying on the bend test for final result. Grab 1/3 of the rack with tongs, meat side up; the remaining rack should bend to 90 degrees very easily).

Recipe (steps for this test) Clean and prepare ribs, remove membrane, trim any excess fat pieces. Coat with thin layer of yellow mustard and dust generously with BBQ rub of choice. Let rest at room temp for half an hour. Heat up your smoker to 265°C. Place racks on grill. Spritz ribs every 30 minutes with apple juice and/or apple cider vinegar mix. At 2-hour mark, wrap ribs in butcher paper (if not, you can use tin foil) with brown sugar, butter and agave. Lay paper of foil down on counter, sprinkle with brown sugar, butter and drizzle with agave, then place ribs meat-sidedown on ingredients and wrap up.

Put back on the smoker for 1 hour.

At 3-hour mark, remove ribs from wrap and put back on grill; start to brush on light coats of sauce every 10 minutes or so. At approximately 3.5 hours, start bend test on ribs (looking for 90 degree “flex”). If ribs are hitting 90 degrees, sauce one last time then remove and let rest for 15 minutes.

Cut and serve with Bourbon, cold beer or wine and your favourite BBQ sides. Enjoy!

“You can’t buy happiness, but… you can BBQ and that’s kind of the same thing” ~ Danielle aka DivaQ, Bennett Two years in, with eight competitions and a few side gigs under our belts, Smoking Meat Intense BBQ continues to make some great BBQ, with 5th place finishes in Chicken, 4th place in Brisket and 10th and 2nd place finishes in Pork.

In the off-season, or pretty much yearround when we’re not competing, the team is working hard on new recipes and having fun making our own smoked sausages and jerky or baking pie or pizza on the smokers. We’ve even smoked fresh cherries and peaches to bring a BBQ twist to a classic Old Fashioned cocktail

because, we all know, Bourbon goes real well with some good ol’ BBQ. I can’t speak for my teammates, but I know they share the same sentiment and passion for BBQ and cooking that I do.

We all believe that at the end of the day, it’s about the ability to bring friends and family together to enjoy great food and great company.

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GREAT GRILLED OCTOPUS WITH CHICKPEA PURÉE & VINE-ROASTED TOMATOES Recipe by Yeng Sreng, Chef de Cusine

Octopus is one of my favourite things to eat. If you like it, too, here’s some background and a recipe for you. If you haven’t tried octopus, here’s a great way to cook it!

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I’ve noticed that over the past few years octopus has gained a lot in popularity, eclipsing other cephalopods like squid and cuttlefish. It seems to be on the menu everywhere these days.

Finding fresh octopus in landlocked Alberta is pretty much impossible. The only way to get it is usually flash-frozen and imported from countries like Morocco and Vietnam. Due to its popularity (high demand with limited supply), the price of octopus is usually high and has recently spiked.

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You’ll need (ingredients)…

1 large octopus (about 4 pounds), thaw if frozen 1 bottle of red wine 2 stalks celery (large, dice) 1 carrot (large, dice) 1 fennel bulb (quartered) 1 large yellow onion (quartered) 1 bunch Italian parsley 3 bay leaves ¼ cup peppercorns ½ cup extra virgin olive oil,

plus a little extra for finishing 1 fresh rosemary sprig (leaves finely chopped) 1 tsp cayenne 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp dried oregano 2 oz balsamic glaze or crema 1 tsp fennel seed (lightly toasted) kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

When it comes to cooking octopus, there are many opinions about how to do it up right. Adding a cork to the water to help with tenderization is a common tip, for instance. I’ve come to the conclusion that all you need to do is poach the octopus gently until it’s tender. You’ll know it’s ready when the surface is soft and feels like the skin between your thumb and pointer finger.

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lemon (juice) garlic clove (crushed into a paste or micro planed) 2 tbs olive oil

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1. To prepare the octopus Clean and rinse it first to ensure any sand, dirt and grit is removed. Using a small knife, cut an incision underneath the head to remove the beak. Place the octopus in a large stockpot and fill with cold water. Add wine, celery, carrots, onions, fennel, parsley, bay leaves and peppercorns and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 30–40 minutes until the octopus is soft and tender. Remove from the heat, cover the pot, and let the octopus rest in the poaching liquid for 20 minutes. Remove the octopus from the poaching liquid with tongs and let it cool to room temperature on a baking sheet. Next, marinate the octopus for at least an hour or overnight in the olive oil, rosemary, smoked paprika, cayenne, dried oregano, balsamic, fennel seed and cracked black pepper. Grill the octopus over medium-high heat for about 3–5 minutes on each side to get a nice char on the outside. Season with kosher salt.

2. To prepare the chickpea purée Place the chickpeas in a container with 2 cups of water and soak overnight (they’ll expand a little, so ensure the container is large enough.) Drain the chickpeas and transfer to a pot. Cover with about 1 inch of water and add the baking soda (do not add salt). Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer and cook until tender, about 1.5 hours. Drain the chickpeas, reserving about 2 cups of the cooking liquid for puréeing. Let it cool to room temperature.

3. Transfer to a processor While the chickpeas are still warm, transfer them to a food processor. Add the lemon juice, garlic paste and a pinch of salt, then slowly add the olive oil while blending until the chickpeas form a very smooth purée. It should be thinner than store-bought hummus but thicker than a puréed soup. You can adjust the thickness by adding the reserved cooking liquid. Add salt if needed.

4. To prepare the vine-roasted tomatoes Soak tomatoes on the vine in cold water for about 30 minutes (this prevents the vine from burning too quickly in the oven.) Pat them dry and lay them out on a roasting sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast them at 400˚F for about 15 minutes or until they start to blister. Cool and set aside.

To plate for eight…

Use a large spoon, Hannah or ladle to scoop the puréed chickpeas onto a plate. Add a charred piece of the grilled octopus tentacle. Place the vineroasted tomatoes on top. Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt or Maldon. Serve with pride and enjoy yourself! A

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SPORTS

Elbow Park Tennis Club In 2001, The Glencoe Club took over managing the Elbow Park Tennis Club.

The clay courts offer more variety for Glencoe members, as we already have six carpeted courts on the second floor of the Club.

by Connor Rodewald, Assistant Athletics Manager

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lay courts are very difficult to maintain well, but with the fantastic work of our Superintendent, Radu Carabelea, some would say the Elbow Park Tennis Club (EPTC) courts are five of the best in the city of Calgary!

Using 5,000 pounds of salt and clay and 10,000 nails to hammer down the lines, Radu’s attention to detail is what makes these courts great.

This is important as clay can bring a different aspect to the game of tennis and needs to be done right. The surface affects the spin and bounce of the ball, not to mention the slide of the player. Balls on clay courts bounce much higher and slower, which is helpful if you’re returning a powerful serve. Clay also helps you slide

Radu Carabelea EPTC Superintendent

when returning any shot. You don’t come to a sudden, jarring stop. That helps your knees and joints.

Now, when looking at the Elbow Park courts, you’ll notice they’re green as opposed to the famous French Open (clay) courts, which are red. That’s because they’re made using different materials. The red courts are made from brick dust and crushed gravel. They play much slower than the green courts, which consist of salt and clay, or crushed basalt.

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Clay courts were first invented in the 19th century by a seven-time Wimbledon champion named William Renshaw. He covered his own courts with a thin layer of powder created from clay pots in order to protect his grass courts from burning in the summer heat. From those beginnings, it developed into what it is today, becoming much more popular in the 1930s and continuing to grow from there.

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Pickleball: Fastest-growing sport is fun for the whole family!

Meet our Pickleball Instructor: MAGGIE VERITY Maggie Verity is a 4.5 rated player and a Level II IPTPA Pickleball Instructor.

She’s been teaching and mentoring pickleball for the past few years.

Prior to embracing the fun, challenging sport of pickleball, Maggie was a competitive squash and badminton player.

Her enthusiasm for her pursuits usually leads to teaching them! She has enjoyed great feedback (and seen her trainees achieve top playing results) from the many clinics and workshops she has taught.

Passionate about the art of instructing, she mentors and encourages others to learn new skills in pickleball.

She believes all participants should enjoy themselves and have fun while they are learning.

Maggie will be running training sessions for all players of all abilities throughout Summer 2020.

Be sure to check the Sports Brochure for information on our Pickleball Clinics!

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ounded in 1965, pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in North America. What’s responsible for this new game’s shot to the top? It’s a fun and challenging game that’s suitable for all ages. Pickler camaraderie creates an inclusive, social environment for beginners and skilled players alike. If you can hold a paddle, you can play pickleball!

Pickleball has many health benefits, including physical fitness, psychological well-being and mental acuity.

Regular exercise promotes cardiovascular health, muscle strength and endurance.

It prevents disease, improves sleep and promotes mental health. Pickleball is great aerobic exercise, increasing your heart rate and improving your cardiovascular fitness.

Since it uses your full body to carry some (modest) weight, you can build muscle strength and endurance while playing it.

Pickleball is most often played as a doubles game. The playing area is smaller than a tennis court, closer to the size of a badminton court. Lower impact than other racquet sports, pickleball is easy for all ages.

Don’t be fooled, though… pickleball will still make you sweat! If you’re up for even more of a challenge, try playing singles!

to teach newcomers so they can play with them. This social connectedness seems to improve mental well-being and reduces stress (in other words, you’re sure to have lots of fun)!

Jane Ross Recreation Admin 403-287-4330 jross@glencoe.org

Many Glencoe members play pickleball in the U.S. when they venture south for the winter.

If you’re one of them, continue your season at the Glencoe when you get back to Calgary. We open up two pickleball courts now every summer. They’re located on the curling rink and can be booked online or at the Sports Desk. Check the Sports Brochure for information on our Pickleball Clinics, Pickleball League and Pick-Up Pickleball drop-in times.

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Pickleball requires fast, strategic thinking and eye-hand coordination. It challenges your reflexes, which is sure to give your brain a workout as well. Pickleball is an extremely social sport and a great way to meet new people. Picklers are very eager

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INTRODUCING:

Glencoe Guppies

by Freya Sloane, Aquatics Director and Randi Willisko, Gators Head Coach

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he Glencoe Aquatics department is excited to introduce the Glencoe Guppies as an expansion of our Aquatics curriculum. It’s a fun-focused and non-competitive swim club for children aged five to seven. Registrants must be able to swim one length of the pool (25 metres) unassisted.

Every Guppies program will finish with a fun swim meet. Stop by the Aquatics viewing area Sunday, March 15 at 3 pm to watch the first-ever Glencoe Guppies Swim Meet!

The Glencoe Gators previously offered programming to children as young as five in the Snappers program. In 2016, when Gators restructured, Snappers was removed from the curriculum. The minimum age for Gators increased to seven years.

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for the Junior Gators program. This allows swimmers to try out the program over a shorter period of time.

Sara, Franki and Olivia make up the Guppies coaching team • Coach Sara, fully trained at the NCCP “Fundamentals Coach” level, coaches all Gators levels and works as an Aquatic Instructor and Head Lifeguard. Sara swam competitively with the Gators for ten years prior to lifeguarding and coaching.

• Coach Franki has been a lifeguard/instructor for over eight years and now works as both Instructor and Head Lifeguard.

• Coach Olivia is new to the Aquatics department. She works as a lifeguard/instructor. Olivia swam for three seasons in the Gators program.

• Michelle Downey, Junior Gators Head Coach, provides support and mentorship to all Guppies Coaches, with Coach Sara writing the practice plan for all Guppies sessions.

Guppies and Gators coaches are passionate about working together to achieve programming synergies. This should allow for the long-term success of all participants.

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JOIN OUR NEW SWIM CLUB!

THE GLENCOE GUPPIES SWIM CLUB This fun-focused swim club is for ages 5-7.

Swimming skills such as Freestyle, Backstroke and kicking techniques are introduced. This is a non-competitive program where all Guppies can participate in a “Fun Swim Meet” on Sunday, June 21.

This is an ideal program for those that have passed whale, but are not yet old enough to start the red cross swim kids program and a perfect stepping stone for younger swimmers to the Gators Competitive Program.

SPRING SESSION REGISTRATION: MARCH 16 ACTIVE MEMBERS & MARCH 18 HOUSE MEMBERS CLASSES RUN THURSDAYS 6:30 – 7:15 PM (AQ-1677), SATURDAYS 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM (AQ-1678) OR SUNDAYS 6 – 6:45 PM (AQ-1679) For more information, please contact the Lesson Supervisor at 403-287-4137 or shagos@glencoe.org

*Swim cap, t-shirt and Swim Meet included in price. (Goggles recommended) *ALL participants must be able to swim at least one length of the pool unassisted.

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Ergonomics: Your Workplace, Your Posture A proper ergonomic setup at the workplace (your desk, chair, equipment and lighting, for the most part) supports a healthy posture.

Prolonged sitting (or standing) in an improper setup can often make you feel exhausted — and less productive — by the end of the day.

S Sandi Seto Glencoe Physiotherapist 403-287-4623

tatic positioning and microrepetitive movements can add up over time and lead to problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, muscle strains, headaches and neck or low back pain.

Many of us would likely benefit from some modifications at our workstations to achieve more comfort through healthier workspaces that prevent aches and pains.

Here are a few helpful tips for an ideal ergonomic workspace.

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Chair Keep your feet flat on the floor, your knees and hips at 90 to 100 degrees and your lumbar support at the small of your back. The bottom tips of your shoulder blades should be against your chair and your elbows close to your body, supported by armrests at 90 degrees. Ideally, there should be a width of three fingers as the space behind your knees and the front edge of your seat.

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Desk The top of your desk should be in line with the armrests.

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Keyboard and mouse These should be on the same level. Your wrists should be straight as you use them, your elbows by your side.

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Monitor The top of your screen should be just above eye level and your monitor at least an arms-length away.

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Lighting Avoid glare by having your monitor perpendicular to a window.

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Sit-to-stand desk This setup allows you to alternate between sitting and standing. If standing, use a footrest to keep your back in a neutral alignment. If you don’t have a sit-to-stand desk, try getting up from sitting at least once an hour (preferably every half-hour) to allow your muscles to stretch, improving your blood flow and helping you to feel re-energized.

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M AYA Abdominal Therapy

“The uterus is the woman’s center. If her uterus is not in proper position she will be physically, emotionally and spiritually out of balance.” ~ Don Elijio Panti

Maya Abdominal Therapy is a form of manual therapy specifically focusing on the abdominal/pelvic region.

It's called Maya because it was practiced by the Mayans in Central and South America. They applied their knowledge in areas pertaining to women's reproductive health to create this ancient therapy. The goal was a massage technique to reposition any internal abdominal and pelvic organs that might have shifted, restricting blood flow, lymph function, nerve impulses and energy.

Maya Abdominal Therapy is an external, non-invasive massage technique that greatly assists in relieving congestion and restoring health and tone to the organs, ligaments and tissues in the abdominal and pelvic cavities. Inflammation and pain in the lower regions of the body (such as the low back, hips and knees) can be more directly linked in women to pelvic floor weaknesses.

These weaknesses are often the result of residual damage from injury or lack of postpartum rest and support, even though many years might have passed since giving birth.

Rosalind, Dunn, RMT Glencoe Massage Therapist

The pelvic floor can be a strong factor in these cases (where there is inflammation and pain).

Maya Abdominal Massage Therapy can help.

Maya Abdominal Therapy has been known to assist in relieving: • Digestive problems by improving gut regulation • Uterine fibroids • PMS • Painful menses • Urinary and bladder problems • Hormonal imbalances • Issues relating to menopause • Infertility • Low back and pelvic pain and discomfort • Varicose veins

Maya Abdominal Massage Therapy is available at the Wellness Centre.

Book online, call 403-287-4174 or in person.

Initial intake: $155+GST (60 minute) | Follow-up sessions: $95+GST If you’d like more information on our services in the Wellness Centre, please contact Jessica Power Cyr at jpowercyr@glencoe.org or call 403-287-4178.

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Ensuring the Club is a

‘Second Home to All Members’ At The Glencoe Club, we strive to create opportunities for all members. We constantly evaluate, explore and expand our programming and services to address gaps in our offerings. We know we’ve made great inroads in certain areas but we still have far to go to address all our members’ special needs. One area we’re passionate about is ensuring equal access for those members with disabilities.

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e’ve just wrapped up our second research project with the University of Calgary, studying the effects of exercise and cognitive training for those with Dementia. This fall, we introduced a Companion Care program to provide support for members to use the Club in a variety of ways. We have consulted with members who have physical disabilities regarding the renovations at the Club to ensure we’ve optimized accessibility for them. As an example of this optimization effort, we’ve made adaptations for individuals whose hands or vision hinders their use of dial locks on lockers, providing push button and key lock solutions for them.

Many of you may have already met Josie as she has been an active member since she was a baby. For those of you that haven’t, she is an engaging 13-year-old who is interested in fashion, dance, singing and drama. Some of her favourite things to do at the Glencoe are swimming, climbing, watching skating and visiting with friends and family in Café 29.

Although Josie is very social, she is challenged with her social skills and may not always act as a typical 13-year-old.

Her disability also affects her fine and gross motor skills.

The Glencoe Club has always been a supportive and positive community for Josie, starting with the Daycare and transitioning to the many areas of the Club.

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

We’re also interested in developing opportunities for those youth or young adults with cognitive or developmental disabilities. The Glencoe Club has developed a volunteer program for members of all ages to become involved in new ways. From program volunteers to support volunteers to event volunteers, the initiative allows for the development of new skills, a chance to give back and an opportunity to develop leadership skills and work experience. It’s available to members with disabilities and also to those members interested in working with this demographic.

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Meet Josie!

“Our family truly appreciates the Glencoe community and willingness of the staff to create inclusive opportunities for Josie and our special needs community to participate in all that the Glencoe has to offer.” ~ Josie’s family

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We’re reaching out to families to assist us with our efforts in this area. You can be part of our focus group or just let us know your interests and needs.

Meet Leo! Leo is a happy, energetic nine-year-old boy with a deep passion for everything cars! While that might sound like a typical nine-year-old, Leo is also autistic. He was born with a number of challenges and, while he has made remarkable gains, he’s still considered only moderately verbal and on the more severe/lower-functioning end of the autism spectrum.

Despite the many challenges that Leo faces on a daily basis, he’s learning to thrive! He loves to share his passion for cars with everyone he meets. Don’t be surprised if Leo shows you a picture of one of his favourite Porsches, a Mercedes Benz or a Ford GT. At the Glencoe, Leo’s favourite activities include swimming and playing at the indoor playground. He learned to swim at the Club and can often be seen diving for rings, sinking the toy boats, jumping off the swim platforms or relaxing on the steps of the hot tub. After swimming, Leo is always keen to get a treat from Café 29. He loves ordering a small plate of fries!

Leo is very sensitive to the environment around him and the routine that guides his day. Lots of people and sound can be particularly challenging. This can sometimes cause a sensory overload. If it does, Leo might have a bit of a meltdown. He might swing his arms or yell and cry.

That’s his way of processing the sensory overload. When this is happening, your patience and understanding will always help Leo. If you see Leo at the Glencoe, please say “hi” to him.

Although he may not always respond, he’s very social and loves to meet new people, especially those who can draw pictures of his favourite cars!

The focus group will allow us to look at some best practices outside the Club that could be adapted to our environment, address inclusivity barriers that we might not be aware of and identify opportunities within our current offerings such as a sensory friendly hour at the start of the Club-wide Halloween Party.

Lastly, we would like to extend a welcome to those interested in being part of a new Club within a Club to allow us to organize social events for this demographic and their families. From a bowling party to ongoing social support, we would like to help facilitate a community within our Club.

For more information on any of the above initiatives or to become involved, please contact Suzette O’Byrne at sobyrne@glencoe.org. A

SENSORY FRIENDLY BOWLING PARTY Friday, March 13 | 3 - 4:30 pm

During this time the Bowling Center will be in Sensory Friendly mode with the lights lowered, TV screens and music off and will be closed to other parties to minimize the distractions and noise.

OUTDOOR POOL PARTY for Members with Special Needs

Friday, June 12 | 3 - 4:30 pm

A section of the Outdoor Pool space will be reserved for this group to allow a quiet space to mix and mingle.

All our members with special needs are invited to bring their families, support staff and friends to a fun party!

As space will be limited, please register online to reserve your spot.There will be no charge for either event.

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YOGA KIDS: FOR

Calming Little Minds

by Suzette O’Byrne, Recreation Manager

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n our go, go, go world of striving to improve, yoga can provide an opportunity for our youngest members to stretch, balance, slow down, release and learn to be ok with what’s in front of them. Yoga is an activity that can be enjoyed in a variety of locations with little to no equipment. With benefits in as few as five minutes, it’s a great tool to have in your back pocket to try at home or away.

The Glencoe Club offers Registered Yoga Programs for 8 to 13 year olds, teens are welcome to attend our Fitness drop-in yoga classes and every spring, we offer preschool yoga through our Registered Preschool Program.

Adults enjoy yoga because it can stabilize emotions while — on the physical side — releasing tightness and improving balance, mobility and stability. Kids can realize the same benefits although they may present themselves differently. Experts say yoga can help toddlers “tame tantrums, encourage better sleep, improve digestion, develop self-confidence, increase listening skills, provide relaxation techniques and develop a healthy and physically fit lifestyle.” For older children, yoga has also shown to increase body awareness in space, improve body balance throughout development, calm emotions, release anxiety and encourage positive thinking and confidence.

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regularly. They’ll help calm and balance emotions before they get out of control.

It’s also challenging to learn new skills during the difficult times, so learning them beforehand is key.

• Lion Pose: From a kneeling or sitting position, inhale deeply and lift your head and chest upwards. On the exhale, emit a loud, exaggerated roar, stick your tongue out, let your jaw drop and let your eyes look up and open them as wide as possible. You can also bring your hands up by your chest as if they are your claws. Lion is a holistic way to eliminate frustration, anger and undesirable behaviour.

• Legs Up the Wall: A favourite of adults and children alike, this is considered one of the greatest relaxation poses in yoga. Place your

TRY THESE BOOKS Interested in reading up on the benefits of yoga? Here are two suggestions: • Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Toddlers and Preschoolers Garabedian, H. (2008). Da Capo Press, Cambridge, MA • Yoga for Kids Lark, L. (2003). Firefly Books, Toronto, ON

buttocks near the wall and legs on the wall. Sing “Itsy Bitsy Spider” and move your feet up and down the wall with the words of the song.

• Silly Spins: Find a clear and open space and either spin together by holding hands or have your child spin independently. If you do Silly Spins without holding hands, stop after a few spins and make sure everyone is safe. Have your child gently drop to the floor in a dramatic pretend fall.

This will allow them to safely recover from any dizziness. Silly Spins brings out a primitive side and calms young children. Also, anything with the word silly in it makes the mood fun.

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Yoga poses for improving balance and body awareness Balance poses let children explore their body in space and find their centre.

Balance poses can calm and focus minds and also assist with daily tasks like putting on pants or socks.

• Warrior Pose: There are many versions of the Warrior pose. Let your child create their own! Step or jump the legs into a wide position with the front toes facing out, front knee bent over the ankle and arms out wide. Even though both feet are on the ground, this position can be challenging for building balance.

• Tree: Trees come in many shapes and

forms. With arms overhead, out to the side, bent and extended, allow children to explore the balance they can find with one foot off the ground in many different places.

the forward bend to increase the calming nature of this gentle stretch for the back of the legs and torso.

Yoga poses for improving sleep Yoga can be a great addition to a bedtime routine. Use these poses to help calm, quiet and settle at the end of a busy day.

• Seated Forward Bend or “Kissy Knee”: Seated with one leg straight out in front of you and one bent in a triangle shape, inhale and sit up tall.

On a slow long exhale, round your upper body down over the straight leg and kiss your knee (you can bend your knee to reach)! Inhale back up to your seated position and switch legs. Add a slow “ahhhhh” to the exhale during

• Sleepy Star: Sit with your legs and arms out wide and your feet against/ connected to your child’s. Sing Twinkle Twinkle, Sleepy Star (replace the word little with sleepy) as you rock side-to-side. In addition to releasing tension in the side of your torso and legs, this is a nice way of connecting at the end of the day.

• Bee Breath: Hum a gentle “hmmmmm” on the exhale to help calm anger, soothe anxiety, improve vocal cords and optimize lung function in all age groups. Repeat five times.

Meditation techniques for teens For those over eight years of age • Alternate Nostril Breathing is said to balance the left and right sides of the brain and can induce a natural calm. This breathing technique can also bring moods up for those dealing with depression or anxiety. Start by sitting tall either on a chair or the floor. Rest your right middle finger on the space in between the eyebrows, left hand on lap. Inhale through both nostrils and then gently close the right nostril along the right side of the nose with the thumb. Exhale and then inhale through the left nostril. Release the right nostril and gently close the left nostril by pressing the fourth or little finger against the left side of the nose. Exhale and inhale through the

right nostril. Repeat this alternate nostril breathing sequence ten whole rounds to practice.

• Mudra (hand position) Meditation is an effective practice for those with active minds and for those who find sitting still challenging. The Gyan Mudra (first finger to thumb) can help meditation, concentration, reduce negativity of the mind, improve memory and alleviate headaches, insomnia and hypertension. Prana Mudra (last two fingertips to thumb, first and second finger fully extended) can give energy, health, remove tiredness and, with Gyan Mudra, help to bring on sleep. Inhale/exhale/pause with Gyan Mudra and then inhale/exhale/ pause with the Prana Mudra. A GLENCOE LIFE Volume 5, Issue 1 51

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Essentials of Outdoor Pursuits Great books and apps for hikes and climbs

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f you’re interested in hiking and climbing, you’re in good company at The Glencoe Club! We’ve got a wall, some very good, certified instructors and several clubs!

We’ve also reviewed a few great books and apps for you right here!

Jury Nam Director of Climbing & Outdoor Programming 403-287-4138 jnam@glencoe.org

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Honouring High Places: The Mountain Life of Junko Tabei

by Junko Tabei If you want an emotional rollercoaster ride, this book’s for you. An inspiring biography, it’s about Junko Tabei, the first woman to climb Everest. She reached the summit with the support of an all-woman team in a male-dominated sport. She then went on to become the first woman to conquer the Seven Summits (the highest mountain on each of the seven continents).

Where Locals Hike in the Canadian Rockies

by Kathy Copeland Summer is fleeting in Calgary and more so in the Rockies.

This book covers 58 hikes in the Kananaskis and Canmore area, from jaunts that take a couple of hours to multi-day backpacking trips. Use it to add hikes to your bucket list and make the most of your summer this year!

Join! If you like this book, why not join our Hiking Club that starts up in May? Sport Climbs in the Canadian Rockies

by John Wise Martin and Jon Jones This book is an absolute must if you’re planning to climb in the Rockies! It features over 2,300 detailed route maps to prevent you from getting bored this summer. Whether you’re just getting into climbing or looking for new routes, this read can help.

Note: We now carry it in our Climbing gym along with other merchandise!

27 Crags – Rock Climbing App If a book’s too heavy, but you want to carry topographical maps from the Canadian Rockies and Europe, we have the solution for you!

It’s called 27 Crags and it’s a FREE downloadable app that covers top rope climbs and bouldering routes. Post

comments and rate each climb! Download the routes for when you’re off the grid.

Note: Never climbed before?

Glencoe Climbing has ACMG Certified instructors to teach you. We also instruct groups and families. Watch for kids’ climbing camps this summer!

Merlin Bird ID

by Cornell Lab The Merlin Bird ID is one of the most extensive birdwatching apps available.

“What type of bird was that?”

This app narrows it down.

With a questionnaire interface, it does the detective work for you, short-listing from 4,500 possible birds with detailed photos and descriptions, including their calls!

Join! The Glencoe is looking for bird enthusiasts! Our Birding Club starts in May. Join us a couple of times a month at different parks around Calgary.

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THE GLENCOE HIKING CLUB!

Join our interpretive guide Jury, as she takes us hiking this summer! Come for one hike or every time we’re out this season. We’ll provide packed lunches and refreshments. Meet new friends, help us grow the Glencoe hiking community, have fun and enjoy some epics views in Calgary’s backyard mountain scape!

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Join us on this 1–2 hour interpretive hike. This is a great starting point for beginners!

It’s a 3 km hike that is well used by hikers, mountain bikers, anglers and horseback riders.

The start of this hike has a slight elevation gain of 143 m but with a slow and steady pace we arrive at a very striking view.

With impressive mountains surrounding a stunning turquoise lake it is easy to see why people flock here. Come and see first hand what all the fuss is about!

This picturesque lake is a beautiful 4–5 hour interpretive hike that starts off at Upper Kananaskis Lake. We will hike on a narrow dirt path until we come across a bridge which looks onto Sarrails falls. From there we will gain elevation through switchbacks until we get to the very front of Rawson Lake. Sarrail mountain stands tall in the background. We might see mountain goats scaling the cliffs. With the meadows full of wildflowers and the scree slopes full of pikas, the grizzly bear is sure to be close by.

Come join us on this popular scenic hike. You will be stunned by the panoramic mountain views and by the beautiful pristine mountain lake. There is a reason why this lake draws in so many spectators. With only 320 metres of elevation this is a short and easy hike, that is on a well maintained trail. This 3 hour, 9 km hike will be filled with beautiful valley views that will take your breath away.

We start this 3–4 hour interpretive hike on an old logging road through some beautiful wetlands all the way to Watridge Lake. From there we will hike into a captivating old growth forest where we will practice our balance on wooden beams. Next, we’ll hike up 300 m to see where the spring begins. While we slowly walk uphill over old roots and soft ground, we will take in the vibrant old growth forests with the rushing sounds of water beside us.

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ENNEAGRAM: Leadership Transformation

by Catherine Bell

“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power and freedom to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” ~Viktor Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning

Are you interested in being the best you can be? In leadership development? In personal development?

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he Enneagram is one of the most powerful personal and leadership development roadmaps. The Enneagram is a tool that helps awaken us to what is real, to our gifts and work ons. It helps us to become more present and react less from our default.

The Enneagram is a profound precise system that is a roadmap to presence, based in an understanding of three fundamental intelligences: thinking, feeling, and instinct. An ancient system, at least 2000 – 4000 years old, the Enneagram comes from two Greek words ennea (“nine”) and gram (“something written or drawn”), and refers to the nine points on the Enneagram symbol.

The Enneagram is currently being used in leading professional services firms, Fortune 500 organizations, and entrepreneurial organizations around the world.

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style, and while our Enneagram style remains the same throughout our lifetime, the characteristics of our style may either soften or become more pronounced as we grow and develop. In addition, to our core Enneagram style, there are four other “modifications” to our core Type that provide additional qualities to our personalities; these are called wings and arrows.

G.I.Gurdjieff brought the Enneagram into the modern world and emphasized bringing non-habitual awareness to our actions. It begins with the individual who learns to be responsible for their own reactions, and therefore able to respond to situations rather than react to them. This requires the development of presence and deep self-awareness in the individual. As the individual cultivates their own selfawareness they are preparing themselves to interact consciously — that is, not mindlessly reacting from old mental and emotional patterns.

When a company has a few of such conscious individuals that have the ability to work with others, not from ego or narcissistic or defensive perspectives, they can come together to solve problems and innovate to success. Thus, conscious work on ourselves comes first and is an integral part of each stage of development that follows. A second stage of consciously working with others provides an even more mature level of presence for each individual. When we begin to understand the reciprocal, interdependent nature of all life we are ready for conscious relationships and together, we create a vehicle that is the embodiment of our self-awareness.

More than a personality typology, the Enneagram is a profound map illuminating the nine different architectures of the human character.

It is also the most powerful and practical system available for increasing emotional intelligence, with: • Insights that can be used for personal and professional development.

• Insights that can be used for leadership development.

• Organizations using the Enneagram to increase emotional intelligence (EQ), enhance communication, manage conflict constructively, and build high performing teams.

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CATHERINE BELL is Riso Hudson Certified in the Enneagram, has a coaching certification from the Enneagram in Business, certified in the TOLAT, studied TriType with Enneagram Explorations, and studied with Dr. David Daniels. She has taught the Enneagram to hundreds of people and in corporations. She has an MBA, BA in Sociology, and is a certified yoga instructor.

Catherine has more than 20 years experience as an entrepreneur. She built a top 10 organization in Alberta and top 200 company in Canada, and her organization was awarded a best workplace in Alberta. She authored the Nautilus winning and best selling book, The Awakened Company.

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Hearing well equals being well Dr. Carrie Scarff, PhD

Many people don’t think about their hearing very often. Even if they notice some hearing loss, they don’t see it as a big deal. The truth is that hearing loss is a very big deal and it can affect much more than just your hearing. It can impact your relationships and cause anxiety and/or depression. It has also been linked to changes in our cognitive abilities.

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udiologist and Glencoe member, Dr. Carrie Scarff, PhD, points to a study published in the February 2013 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association that found “hearing loss (to be) independently associated with accelerated cognitive decline and incident cognitive impairment in older adults.” So, not only are the two linked, but hearing loss can contribute to speeding up the decline of cognitive functions like memory.

The study also found that the worse the hearing loss, the more likely the chances of developing a cognitive disorder. The severity of hearing loss was also linked to how quick and severe the mental decline was likely to be. However, even mild hearing loss increased the risk of memory and cognitive function loss. In 2017, The Lancet (one of the world’s top weekly, peer-reviewed medical publications) reported untreated hearing loss as one of the top nine risk factors for Dementia.

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then decodes them for you to process and understand. So, hearing really takes place in your brain, and when you think about this, the link makes sense. Some of the theories as to why cognitive changes and hearing loss are linked include the following: • Many scientists suspect it’s largely because hearing loss can lead to social isolation. When you can’t hear what people around you are saying, you’re less likely to interact with them in a meaningful way. Isolation is known to lead to less brain stimulation, which may contribute to the decline in mental well-being. The World Health Organization reported in 2018 that “one of the most important factors in how long we live is how many meaningful groups we are a part of.”

Hearing is an integral part of this.

• Others hypothesize that the brains of hearing-impaired people work overtime to help process the limited signals the ears receive in order to make sense of what’s happening around them. This can mean fewer cognitive resources available for functions like memory, vocabulary recall and decision making. It’s fatiguing to have to make a major effort to listen, so it stands to reason that this takes its toll on your brain.

Dr. Carrie Scarff, PhD from Audiology Innovations audiologyinnovations.ca

What you can do about it If you suffer from hearing loss, chances are you haven’t considered doing anything about it! Dr. Scarff points out, however, that once people become aware that their cognitive function can be negatively impacted by hearing loss, they often take measures to protect their hearing… and their brains.

To optimize your mental well-being as you get older, it’s important to have your hearing checked.

Dr. Scarff recommends a baseline evaluation by age 60. Even if you don’t think hearing loss is an issue for you, you’ll want to get checked. Sometimes the symptoms come on so gradually it’s hard to recognize them until you’ve lost a significant amount of hearing.

Pay attention to others around you and whether they mention that you’re having difficulties. It’s hard for you to know what you’re missing. Some of the signs of hearing loss include: • Speech that sounds muffled or as if the speaker is mumbling • Conversations in a crowded room that are difficult to hear

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• Turning the volume on the TV or radio higher than those around you • Reluctance to join conversations because you can’t understand what’s being said • Asking people to repeat what they’ve just said on a regular basis • Your spouse or family frequently telling you that you aren’t hearing them • Frequent ringing in your ears If you’re experiencing two or more of the signs of hearing loss frequently, it’s time to protect your ears and your cognitive health by getting checked.

With a background in auditory neuroscience, Dr. Scarff’s team is uniquely positioned to offer people with hearing loss rehabilitation options that go beyond hearing aids. Dr. Scarff says the new technology in hearing aids is exciting. It can be fun for her patients to stream music and phone calls directly to their hearing aids. But she says it’s important not to discount other technology and strategies when it comes to improving your overall hearing health.

Did you know there are small wireless microphones you can use to hear your spouse or friends better in a noisy restaurant, for example?

Hearing Clinic with Audiology Innovations Includes

• Hearing checkup • Hearing aid or earplug cleaning Discussion About • Custom hearing protection (swimming/music/noise) • Tinnitus concerns • Communication tips for noisy places • Online listening tools and Apps to improve listening skills

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Dr. Scarff says her team is particularly excited about online tune-up programs to improve listening. She has vetted some of these and likes the ones that help you work on your listening when there’s lots of noise as well as those that improve skills involved in listening to different voices.

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Finally, even if you’re not suffering any apparent hearing loss but want to protect your hearing for the future, Dr. Scarff suggests you take a look at custom earplugs.

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Reader Comments & Feedback: “ I like updates on Club improvements (really looking forward to to results of the new renovations). ”

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“ I really enjoy when you profile an employee or member.

Makes it feel like we can connect as a community more. ” “ Legacy. I love to learn about the members’ history at the Club and the changes that have been made at the Club. ”

“ Keep up the excellent work. I think it is a very bonding, inclusive effort to let each member know about the broader and very diverse events happening all the time at the Club. Thanks so much! ”

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“ I like the historical pieces, and would also like to read about Glencoe athletes succeeding on the National / International stage (not local/provincial though)... the real big accomplishments. ”

“ Would like to read about a day in the life of duty manager, nursery/preschool worker, housekeeping staff, chef, gardner, maintenance, the people who work all night. ”

“ More focus on board activities, long-term planning and detailed commentary on Club operations. ”

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Fitness trends and an assessment of same would be helpful. Please also keep us in touch with changes and the financial picture. ”

“ I cannot get to the Club as often as I would like to, so the magazine is a treat to see things that are happening and changing. It is a community builder which is good, particularly in the winter when seniors scatter to warm parts of the world. ”

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Bridge: Planning the Defense

by Nancy Klym, Bridge Instructor

Just like the Declarer, it is necessary for the Defense to make a plan.

To do this, Defenders must ask the following questions: • How many points does my partner have?

• How many tricks do we have and how many do we need to set the contract?

• What kind of Dummy are we facing?

• What does Declarer’s hand look like?

• What is our strategy?

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o address the first question, a Defender must use the bidding to provide the necessary answer. How many points does the Declarer show? For example, when Declarer opens 1♦ and raises Partner’s 1♥ bid to 2♥, it is safe to assume that Declarer has no more than 15 points. Should he/she jump to 3♥, assume around 17 to 18. What the Responder does will also help guide the distribution of points. If the partnership gets to game, you can assume that they have at least 25 points between the two hands. When you add the points in your hand, you will know how many points are available for partner. If partner has nothing, it becomes important to look for ways in which you can set the contract.

Conversely, if you have nothing, you look to help partner develop the points you can reasonably expect him/her to have.

It is also important to determine the number of tricks you need to set the contract so that you can make a plan

regarding where they are going to be developed. For example, if the opponents are in a 4♥ contract, you need 4 tricks to set the contract. If you have the Ace and King in one suit, it is reasonable to assume that you will probably get two tricks unless the bidding has told you otherwise. However, to set the contract, you will still need to find two additional tricks.

Identifying where you think Declarer is going to get rid of his/her losers is an important component of defense.

Recognizing that losers can be discarded on a long suit or trumped in dummy is crucial. It determines whether the Defense will be passive or aggressive. An aggressive strategy calls for the Defense to take and develop their tricks as quickly as possible. A passive defense assumes that the Declarer will eventually have to

develop suits on his/her own and that waiting for Declarer to break a suit is the best way of defeating the contract. One should never overlook leading trump as some auctions suggest that losers will be trumped away. By shortening Declarer’s supply of trump, fewer tricks can be won.

Once you have planned your defensive strategy, you need to execute it based on what you know. However, if you need partner to have a card and the points say it is reasonable for partner to have that card, put it in his/her hand. If partner doesn’t have the card you need, you probably weren’t going to set the contract anyway.

Finally, just like Declarer, once the play is underway, you may have to develop a new strategy once the Dummy is tabled.

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1. Jessica Power Cyr serving food at Café 29 2. Suzette designing a poster in the Creative Studio 3. Ann Trussell teaching an Aquafit class 4. Randi Willisko helping Lori Powel with Be Well & Live Strong program

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ver noticed Jessica, our Wellness Director, table-running food in Café 29? How about me, Suzette, your Recreation Manager, walking the pool deck as an Assistant Lifeguard?

This fall, we initiated our new “Job Swap” employee program. Those who have participated so far have found it to be a fantastic experience!

The Job Swap program provides opportunities for the employees to connect with members in different ways and in different environments at the Club. They get to to see how members use the Club and they meet more fellow employees and hear their stories. As a manager at the Club, I see the program as an opportunity to understand the different roles our employees play and the various ways they approach challenges or address the unique needs of different members. We can share these learnings with different departments or use them as inspiration to think outside the box.

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“As an Assistant Lifeguard in the Job Swap, I learned where to position myself to see all of the Outdoor Pool when it’s cold out and there’s a significant amount of steam coming off the pool. While working in laundry, I learned how to keep the towels in laundry looking fresh and new even after multiple washes.” ~ Suzette O’Byrne, Recreation Manager Randi, Head Gators Coach, found helping with the Be Well & Live Strong program to be a great way of feeling like she was connecting with a new demographic and supporting the many different generations here at the Club. Jessica found the multi-tasking requirements of table-running challenging but loved the interaction with the members in a whole new way. Jana, from

our Creative Department spent time in Childcare cuddling babies and soothing them to sleep and very much enjoyed the balance it provided to all the computer work she typically is doing in her day.

Although Jana is not going to switch careers, she enjoyed it so much she offered to do it again on a busier day.

We love our roles at The Glencoe Club and are so fortunate to work with a great team and a great group of members. To be able to connect with the members differently, support our team members, develop new skills and have a taste of another department allows us to grow and expand our knowledge. So, keep watching for our employees to branch out and be part of all which makes this organization so special. A

Denim Trending for Spring 2020

by Barbie Jean, Pro Shop Manager The Glencoe Pro Shop’s Denim Collection for Spring/Summer 2020 features exciting and adventurous new styles while parlaying the authentic blue jean appeal that’s been in fashion since the 19th century!

This season, the Pro Shop’s pieces will go beyond traditional denim, offering a wide variety of colours, washes and weights.

Lightweight, athletic weave denim is the wave of the future and it’s the hot material for Spring 2020. Along with great looks, it features flexibility, breathability and a comfortable, worn-in feel.

Denim skirts will be back in the spotlight this year. Watch for several wearable lengths in a variety of styles. Traditional blues are on order at the Pro Shop for Spring 2020 and so are some brand new whites.

The biggest must-have for 2020?

The denim jacket.

Available in a multitude of lengths and styles this season, a new denim jacket is guaranteed to spice up your wardrobe.

Choose from standard blues in a range of washes as well as whites and, yes, marigold!

This season, the Pro Shop is even featuring a game-changing, reversible denim jacket!

Whether you opt for it or stick with something more conventional, a denim jacket is the fashion must-have of the season. Pair it with your jeans or dress pants or wear it over skirts and dresses to stay warm on those cool evenings in Calgary!

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Remember... it all starts with an idea!

Meet other members with similar interests and share new experiences while having a great time! We believe that with another avenue to connect and establish relationships, you can build strong, new bonds with many other members here at The Glencoe Club.

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We launched our first CWG in September. One of our members, Pablo Limon Noriega, wanted to share his passion for cars and watches. The Cars and Watches Club was quickly developed and has been meeting monthly with an average of 10 to 12 people. Getting together on a regular basis, they discuss new products, share news about cars and watches and enjoy the camaraderie of others. According to Pablo, “It has provided great fun and enjoyment among the members!”

We’re looking at using the CWG as a model for other networking opportunities such as families with children of special needs, dog walking groups, etc.

If you’re interested in one of these ideas or have a topic of your own that you’re excited about, please contact Cindy Bonyai at cbonyai@glencoe.org.

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KidSport Celebrates 25 Years in 2020 Organization looks to raise $3 Million to help Calgary kids play sports

by Sam Humphrys, Member Services

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

n 2020, KidSport chapters across Alberta will be celebrating their 25th Anniversary.

Keep your eyes peeled for ways The Glencoe Club will be participating and how you can help provide kids with the opportunity to play sports.

KidSport believes that no kid should be left on the sidelines and that all kids should be given the opportunity to experience the positive benefits of organized sports. KidSport provides support to children in order to remove financial barriers that prevent them from playing organized sport.

How it began KidSport was conceptualized by Sport BC as a strategy to increase grassroots sports participation. It was so well-received that Sport BC brought it to the attention of the other provincial and territorial sport federations at their annual meeting. The Province of Alberta was quick to get on board, launching KidSport as a legacy of the 1995 Canada Winter Games in Grande Prairie. Alberta wanted the program to be a locally-run initiative in

communities throughout the province and introduced it to communities that were stops on the AGT March of Champions Torch Relay en route to the Winter Games. Those communities, Calgary included, became the first 10 of (what is now) 39 local KidSport chapters serving Alberta. The heart of KidSport has always been the hundreds of community volunteers who raise funds that stay in the community. The money helps make a difference to local kids, getting them off the sidelines and into the games. KidSport has also been fortunate to have dedicated staff who support the volunteers in their efforts to make a difference... So ALL Kids Can Play!

The impact In 24 years of serving communities across Alberta, KidSport chapters have now assisted over 120,000 kids, re-investing over $25 Million into local sport clubs and our economy. KidSport Calgary & Area helped 52,950 of these kids and re-invested over $13.7 Million.

For these 120,000 kids, it’s been about far more than just playing a season of sport.

They’ve also learned lessons that will stay with them forever, like teamwork, perseverance and courage. Sport skills are life skills and the organization is proud to have brought these lessons, along with the physical and social benefits of sport, to so many kids in Alberta.

The Glencoe Club President Danny Shannon and General Manager Jana-Lyn Fairbairn presented a cheque for $30,000 to KidSport Calgary & Area’s Executive Director Kevin Webster and Director (and fellow Glencoe Club member) Murray Sigler on January 20

The need The demand for KidSport from the community continues to grow and has never been greater than it is now. The end result is too important to stop now.

The benefits to KidSport kids and their families is life-changing.

The goal KidSport’s 25th Anniversary goal this year is to raise $6 Million dollars across Alberta, with the hope to see almost $3 Million of it raised by the Calgary & Area chapter for Calgary area kids. The funds will be used to meet the current demand from qualified kids in local communities, raise KidSport’s profile and kick-start the next 25 years of working hard… So ALL Kids Can Play! A

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PROJECT ANGEL

Recapping Our Season of Giving

by Sam Humphrys, Member Services

Since 1992, Glencoe members and employees have been donating their time, money and support to a number of charitable organizations.

This year, in alignment with the Club’s Mission, Vision and Values, your Board of Directors approved changing the Club’s charity of choice to KidSport Calgary & Area.

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idSport is a local, nonprofit organization that helps to remove barriers for children looking to participate in organized sport.

KidSport believes that no kid should be left on the sidelines and that all should be given the opportunity to experience the benefits of organized sport.

Partnering with KidSport will provide the Club with opportunities to live out its mission of “Creating Exceptional Experiences” by helping to create positive memories for children in their athletic, recreational, educational and social pursuits.

Here’s a summary of the initiatives and the donations we received this holiday season:

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Poinsettia Sale poinsettias were sold in a variety of colours. A huge thank you to all those who purchased them this year, as well as to Karene Irwin, our resident plant and flower specialist and to our Member Services Supervisor, Debra Hope, for organizing the sale.

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Thank you to John Pearson for sharing about Project Angel and KidSport at the bowling leagues.

Stache for Cash

New this year, two of our Pros, Dietmar Rautenbach (Tennis Director) and Bryan Moody (Badminton Professional) had a mustache-growing competition. Collectively, they raised over

$6,000

for KidSport. Thank you to those who donated and to Dietmar and Bryan for volunteering their upper lip for five weeks.

Bridge Luncheon There are so many caring and kind people at our Bridge Luncheon who contribute to Project Angel every year. This year, they raised close to

Bowling A number of bowling enthusiasts chose to donate their Turkey Bowl and league winnings to Project Angel.

$1,200

for Project Angel. A special thanks goes out to the Bridge

Committee and Crystal Mann who make Project Angel a part of the Bridge Luncheon each year. I’d also like to acknowledge Suzette O’Byrne, Jane Ross and our Food & Beverage team for organizing all of the Bridge events, including the Bridge Luncheon.

Wellness Helping Hands Wellness runs a friendly competition each year between providers to see who can raise the most funds for Project Angel. This year’s winners were Francine Petit and Catherine White. Thank you to all providers, the Wellness Centre staff and Wellness Director, Jessica Power Cyr, for their support in running this initiative.

Best Seat in the House Draw for the Glencoe Invitational Bonspiel For a minimum donation of $20 per entry, members were able to enter a draw to sit on the ice with each team during the Glencoe Invitational Bonspiel in February. The draw winners for the event are Frank Bailey (Team Glenn Howard), Harvey Huebsch (Team Koe), Joan Gauthier (Team Ulsrud) and Jesse Bajnok (Team Edin). Thank you to Paul Webster for organizing the draw.

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Photos with Elsa & Olaf Another new initiative this year, Photos with Elsa & Olaf was developed by the creative and talented Tess Alunan in Childcare. As many of you noticed, Tess transformed our Sports Flex room into a winter wonderland with some special appearances from Elsa & Olaf. We had almost members participate in our two photo days. Thank you to those who volunteered their time at each of the events and to Childcare Director, Barbara Consul, for her support in helping to make them happen.

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Staff Festive Sweater Day As some of you might have noticed on Wednesday, December 11, many employees wore festive sweaters to share some cheer and to support Project Angel.

Thank you to the HR and Payroll teams (Brad Sluiter, Donna Davies, Brittany Campbell and Wai Lee) for collecting donations from staff on our Festive Sweater Day. Cardio Rush ‘n’ Crush This year, the Cardio Rush ‘n’ Crush ran on Friday, December 13. Members enjoyed cardio tennis with a social to follow and raised over

$2,000

Preschool Bake Sale Preschool made and decorated tasty treats to sell at their Christmas Concert. Fifty-eight treats were sold, bringing in

Pro Shop Spin to Win During our Spin to Win, members and staff were able to make a minimum donation of $10 to spin the prize wheel for 15 to 40 percent off any regular retail items in the Pro Shop. This year, thanks to Barbie Jean and her fabulous Pro Shop team, they were able to raise

$2,122

$845

in donations. Recognition goes to Anouk Dooyeweerd and her Preschool staff for coming up with a creative way to raise funds for KidSport.

Project Angel Express & Online Donations The Member Services Team at Reception and the Sports Office were “Heaven Central” again this year! The team helped take in monetary and tangible donations in our Project Angel Expess, courtesy of the incredible Louise Bennet from our Creative

Studio. This year, the Member Services Team processed over

$9,000

$1,000

in donations at the desk and received over

$2,000

online. A huge thank you to all of the Member Services Representatives for helping to process donations and for recording tax receipt information.

Employee Christmas Party 50/50 The Club was able to host a 50/50 draw at our Employee Christmas Party with half the proceeds going to our charity of choice, KidSport. Thank you to Membership Manager, Mandy Martin for organizing the draw with KidSport.

With some help from Athletic Manager, Chris Jennings, Mandy also took on selling the 50/50 tickets at the Christmas Party. The draw raised almost:

$900

2019 Ugly Christmas Sweater Bonspiel Member Event This year, a group of members decided to make Project Angel and KidSport a part of their annual Christmas event. We are so grateful to the organizing committee (Tim & Carolyn Johnson, Susan & Pete Knechtel, Marta & Brian Horton and Alison & Drew Mair) and all who attended the event for their support. Through ticket sales and a photo booth, they were able to raise

GRAND TOTAL raised during this year’s Season of Giving was more than

$30,000 and 160 pieces of equipment, all of it to help kids get into sport!

It’s amazing to see our members and employees come together to show how much we care for our Calgary community.

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Employee Awards Celebrating Transformation!

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n January 9, The Glencoe Club held its annual Employee Awards Night. It was a special evening to celebrate another year and to recognize many special Glenconians. The theme for this year was “transformation.”

As we leave the last decade behind and embark on the excitement of the future, we look back at where we have come from and celebrate transformation, with countless opportunities to evolve.

The annual Employee Awards is always a special night for employees. This evening was no different. We transformed the Curling Lounge into an area fit for a celebration of this importance. We recognized Long Term Service Award recipients as well as winners of Service Awards, Excellence Awards, the Safety Award, Rookie of the Year, Team of the Year and the coveted Master of Service Award.

Long Term Service The Club is fortunate to have such high tenure. Our Club average is more than six years of service. This year, we celebrated 31 Long Term Service Awards with a cumulative total of 305 years worked! We celebrated employees with Five Years of Service all the way up to those with 25 Years. The dedication and commitment of the 25-Year Employees is amazing to see and it’s honoured through the speeches and stories for these long-term employees.

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Service and Excellence We celebrated 14 Service Awards and

12 Award of Excellence recipients this year. These awards are peer-nominated and selected by the Senior Leadership team. A Service Award is a one-time employee award recognizing a standard of excellence in service. It’s given to employees who have shown respect, compassion and sincerity to members and staff, have put sincere enthusiasm into all aspects of their job and live the Glencoe values every day. An Excellence Award can be received more than once as long as a Service Award was previously received.

This award recognizes employees who have made an outstanding contribution to the Club, those who have achieved a high level of service or an outstanding level of excellence. Each recipient of these two awards receives a token of appreciation from the Club while their Senior Leader gives a speech. The speeches highlight amazing moments of service at the Club and how these employees work hard to deliver them each day.

The evening would not have been complete without announcing our Rookie of the Year, Safety Award, Team of the Year and Master of Service winners. All these awards are kept secret until the night of the awards and are decided upon by the Senior Leadership team. Drum roll please!

Rookie of the Year The Rookie of the Year for 2019 was Wesley Franklin. You might not see Wesley all the time. He works behind the scenes as a dishwasher in our main kitchen. He works extremely hard each and every night, maintains a positive attitude and always finds a way to go above and beyond.

Safety Wellness is one of our Club’s core values.

We recognize it at our Employee Awards

night by giving out a Safety Award.

This year, Larry Aguilar, Director of Housekeeping was the recipient because of his dedication to the safety of not only his staff, but all members as well. Larry and his team are responsible for the cleanliness of the Club and they do a great job!

Team of the Year This Award went to our Childcare/ Preschool team. It was well-deserved for the dedication the team puts into caring for our youngest members. Childcare/ Preschool has evolved its programming to offer even more for the children and parents, all while maintaining a high level of service and creating a second home experience.

Master of Service This year, we awarded the Master of Service to Tess Alunan (Childcare). This honour is given to a Glenconian who has mastered a high level of service. If you have children at the Club, you might have interacted with Tess and you’ll know why she won. Maybe you’re even lucky enough to own one of her amazing paintings.

They were sold to raise money for Project Angel. Tess cares and she builds great relationships. She shows up every day, delivering a better, brighter Glencoe Club experience to members of all ages.

Congratulations to all of our 2019 winners!

This is such a special evening! It would not have been possible without the help of our Banquet and Kitchen teams, our Creative Studio and Human Resources, along with all Supervisors and the Senior Leadership team that presented awards. Thank you to everyone involved. Please visit our Club News at glencoe.org for a full list of winners. A

Daniel Gutierrez, Shyanne Lockhart, Ken Clarke (25 Years), Jane Ross (5 Years) and Juliana Alberts

10 Years: Leigh Gerard, Sandy Needham and Chris Jennings

Tessa Kostashuk (Service Award), Sandy Needham (10 Years), Debra Hope, Jessica Stawinski and Sam Humphrys

5 Years: Brittany Campbell, Suzette O’Byrne, Jan Bloeamraad, and Nelly Rubiano

Our CEO on “Transformation” The theme of the 2019 Employee Awards was perhaps best communicated through a comment made by our new CEO and Master of Ceremonies for the evening: As Albert Einstein’s famous quote says: “If you always do what you always did, you will always get what you always got.”

Today we will celebrate those that have challenged the concept of doing ‘just the same’ and have strived to be better each and every day to help transform the members’ experience to exceptional ones that make the Club feel like a second home. ~ Jan Bloemraad, CEO

Tess Alunan (Master of Service)

Stéphane Bohémier (Excellence Award), Ed Penn

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GOLF SIMULATORS Connor Rodewald Assistant Athletics Manager 403-287-4113 crodewald@glencoe.org

The Golf Simulators have been available to members at the Glencoe for golf, mini games and a good time since November 2016.

This year we’ve done a lot of work to improve the space to create an even more memorable experience for you, our members.

New laser projectors and quality clubs You might have noticed a slight orange colour with a blue spot showing in the middle of the Simulator screens. It was due to the projectors burning out. We have since upgraded both projectors. Each now uses lasers that create an even crisper picture, helping you see that beautiful chip onto the green while playing Pebble Beach in beautiful California (just as an example)!

Along with the new projectors, we’ve upgraded the clubs. We now offer two new sets of both Men’s and Women’s clubs. These came from our very own Glencoe Golf & Country Club. Now you won’t have to worry about not making that difficult shot and having to buy the next round because you were stuck with an off club!

Entertainment for everyone Along with new projectors and clubs, there are many offerings for all to enjoy.

If you’re looking for a fun day with your little one(s), we have all sorts of mini games that are perfect for the younger generation. We have mini golf, darts and X’s and O’s, for starters!

ONE-ON-ONE GOLF LESSONS WITH GLENN BOSWELL, PGA ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONAL Glenn, along with our other golf professionals, is here to help you hit the course running this season! Contact: gboswell@glencoe.org 70 glencoe.org

If you’re looking for a fun night with your (adult) friends, we have quite a few options! You can drop in any time for $20 an hour per Simulator. For a bigger event, make a Corporate Booking at $100 for two hours, using both Simulators. This covers all guest fees!

We have great food and beverages available by ordering over the phone located by the sink. Choose from Argyle menu or — if you’re looking for something more — cater your event by placing a Food & Beverage order beforehand through our Banquets staff.

They’ll have your food and drinks ready for your guests upon arrival.

Looking to keep your golf game sharp?

Our Golf Pros are here to help. There are leagues and lessons! Why not participate in both options? There are no better ways to stay sharp than competing to win and getting those great, game-improvement tips from the Pros.

If you have inquiries please don’t hesitate to visit our Sports Office staff, call 403-243-7342 or email Connor Rodewald at crodewald@glencoe.org A

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Mackenzie Hughes (2011 and 2012 champion and PGA TOUR winner)

Will the Spike Lounge be available for regular member traffic?

Of course! We would love to see you at the Spike Lounge.

It’ll remain available to our members and their guests.

Are there specific times when spectators are encouraged to watch?

Members are welcome to watch all four rounds. The players tee off from 7:30 – 9 am on all four days.

The first two days will be played on both The Meadows and The Forest. Days three and four will be played on The Forest only.

For more information, please reach out to The Glencoe Golf & Country Club by email at golf@glencoe.org

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Did you hear?

The Glencoe Golf & Country Club will host the 116th Canadian Men’s Amateur from July 31 to August 6, 2020.

There is no other golf championship in Canada with a richer history than the Canadian Amateur Championships. Since its first year in 1895, the player field for this event has grown to 264 competitors and is open to all Canadian and International players. This is the third oldest amateur championship in the world! Canadian legends that have won: Moe Norman, Nick Weslock, Gary Cowan and Doug Roxburgh.

The tournament champion in 2020 wins the coveted Earl Grey Cup and receives a spot in the 2021 RBC Canadian Open.

How can you help?

We’re looking for our members to assist with the event. More than 150 volunteers are needed for the week in various roles: spotting on fairways, scorekeeping, marshalling, general volunteer hospitality and more!

Not interested in volunteering but would still like to help out? Don’t worry, there are many sponsorship opportunities available. Please watch for the Sponsorship Package online and reach out to our team of

dedicated members. They are eager to assist you (email golf@glencoe.org).

Unique to the 2020 Championship This year marks the first time the championship will host the 264player field on the same property (Forest and Meadows courses) since the field expanded in 2010. By hosting this event in its entirety, we’re garnering unparalleled exposure for the Club.

Ash Chadha, General Manager of The Glencoe Golf & Country Club stated; “Our Board of Directors, members and staff are truly excited about hosting our first Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship.

Both courses will undoubtedly provide a terrific test for the best amateur golfers.”

“Tourism Calgary is thrilled to welcome one of the longest-running golf tournaments in the world to our city once again,” says Carson Ackroyd, Senior Vice President of Sales, Tourism Calgary.

“Hosting the Canadian Men’s Amateur enhances Calgary’s vibrancy and contributes to our economy while sharing our story as a golf destination and ultimate host city.” A

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Make your dream wedding a reality!

2020/2021 DATES ARE AVAILABLE

Contact: Courtney Tanaka Banquet and Events Manager 587-392-5215 • ctanaka@glencoe.org

by Dale Goehring, Invitational Chairman

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he Invitational will celebrate its 25th year and the tournament will be designed for both women and men to play The Glencoe Forest course at the same time in alternating groups for 54 holes with no cut.

NEW

for 2020 Women’s Event Added

This top invitational golf tournament will host North America’s best female amateur and professional golfers along with male amateur golfers from across North America for the first time ever. The tournament has also partnered with a new presenting sponsor, DC Bank. The Glencoe DC Bank Invitational will occur from June 18 to 20, 2020.

The tournament will allow a maximum of 50 players in the men’s event and 30 players (20 professionals and 10 amateurs) in the first year of the women’s event. The plan is to build to 50 men and 50 women within three years.

The male amateurs will compete for the top three titles, the female amateurs will compete for the titles of “Champion” and “Runner-Up” and the female professionals will battle for a $25,000 purse that will be distributed amongst the top four finishers. The winner will receive $15,000 for first, while $6,000 will be presented to the runner-up.

With this new, exciting format, we continue to look for sponsors and volunteers to step forward and help this new-format event be a great success in 2020 and beyond. Full information regarding The Glencoe DC Bank Invitational can be found at glencoeinivitational.com. Please reach out to the Committee at golf@glencoe.org if you’re able to help out in any capacity. A Photos by Blair Marie Photography 72

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TRIAL MEMBERSHIP

2020 RATION REGIST RCH 2 MA OPENS . . .

R BLE FO AVAILA IL T N U SE PURCHA OR MAY 1 T. OLD OU T UN IL S

LIMITED MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE Intermediate, Associate Senior & Principal Memberships ONLY

TRIAL MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Full Access to Tee Times ...

Entrance Fee Deferred until 2021 ...

Guest Booking Privileges ...

Addition of Dependants is Welcomed ...

Participation in Leagues and Competitions ...

Full Access to Practice Facilities and Teaching Professionals

HOW IT WORKS

1 PAY the annual dues for your 2020 Golf Trial Membership.

2 ENJOY the 2020 golf season with FULL member access and privileges.

3 At the end of the 2020 golf season, CONVERT to a full Active Membership!

GOLF CLUB FEATURES 45 Championship Holes ...

World Class Practice Facility ...

Expert Teaching Professionals ...

Excellent Food and Beverage Services ...

Fully Stocked Golf Shop ...

Recognized for Environmental Excellence

OPEN TO GLENCOE CLUB ACTIVE, HOUSE, SOCIAL & PERMANENT SOCIAL MEMBERS. 2019 Golf Trial Members are not eligible for a 2020 Golf Trial Membership.

For more information, please contact: Lisa Rosengarten, Membership & Marketing Manager lrosengarten@glencoe.org / 403-240-7395

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EMPLOYEE PROFILE

GET TO KNOW...

Jordena Cahoon Member Services Representative How long have you worked at The Glencoe Club? What other positions have you had here?

Three years. I’ve also worked in the Aquatics Department as a Head Lifeguard.

What enticed you to apply for a job here?

I appreciated the values at The Glencoe Club and the outdoor pool looked enticing for a lifeguard.

What’s your favourite aspect of your current position?

Meeting new members and getting to know them a little more each day.

Tell us more about what you do as a Member Services Representative.

I get to do a little bit of everything: Meet and direct members, guests and staff. Process and record member payments as requested. Ensure members are following rules. Verify proper documentation for affiliate club guests.

Assist members with inquiries such as locker combination, account balances, upcoming programs, etc. Answer incoming and internal phone calls.

Maintain lost and found valuables.

Just to list a few.

What’s your favourite quote?

“Cleaning and scrubbing can wait till tomorrow for babies grow up we’ve learned to our sorrow…so quiet down cobwebs, dust go to sleep, I’m rocking my baby and babies don’t keep.”

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“Courage is not always a roaring lion.

Sometimes it’s a quiet voice at the end of the day that says ‘Tomorrow, I’ll try again’.”

What do you like best about working at The Glencoe Club?

The other employees and management really make working at the Glencoe a one-of-a-kind experience. The members are lovely and the environment is uplifting and entertaining.

What’s your fondest memory of working at The Glencoe Club?

Some of my fondest memories come from teaching the children to swim. The smiles on their faces are adorable when they overcome the fear of getting their faces wet and realize the water doesn’t hurt after all.

What’s your education and training background?

Trained as a Lifeguard, Swim Instructor and a First-Aid Instructor. Spent most of my adult life raising four children and only recently have joined the working environment outside the home.

What core Glencoe value speaks to you the most and why?

Integrity, because it seems to be all encompassing of many other values.

A person with integrity can live in peace because they know they’re always doing their best.

What are the values that drive you?

Authenticity, kindness and service.

What are your top three favourite books?

Educated by Tara Westover, Girl Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis and The Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly.

What are your top three favourite movies?

Les Miserables, The Greatest Showman and First Knight.

What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?

Card and board games, watching movies and shopping.

What are your hobbies?

Journaling and having fun with my children.

What volunteering or passion projects do you do outside of work?

I work with my special needs daughter in helping her live her best life.

Do you have any hidden talents?

I can do a front flip on the trampoline. A

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Jan Bloemraad, CCM, Chief Executive Officer The Glencoe Club/The Glencoe Golf & Country Club .. 403-287-4128 Jana-Lyn Fairbairn, General Manager The Glencoe Club ....................................................................... 403-287-4152 Ash Chadha, General Manager The Glencoe Golf & Country Club ....................................... 403-240-7385 Rick Cooke, CPA, CGA, CIM, CMgr, CFO/CIO The Glencoe Club/The Glencoe Golf & Country Club .. 403-287-4142

Ed Penn, IT Manager ................................................................ 403-287-4120

ADMINISTRATION Janet Lipsett, Executive Administrator .............................403-287-4130 Mandy Martin, Member Services Manager ...................... 403-287-4140 Leigh Gerard, Membership Coordinator .......................... 403-287-4104 Ann Trussell, Membership Coordinator ............................ 403-287-4132 Laura Dunnigan, Controller ................................................... 403-287-4146 Nic Dalby, Accounts Receivable .......................................... 403-287-4135 Franklin Gardner, Accounts Payable ................................. 403-287-4134 Brad Sluiter, CPHR, CPHRi, Human Resources Mgr ..... 403-287-4103

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

CREATIVE STUDIO Julie MacLeod, Communications & Creative Dir............ 403-287-4163 Eric Skilling, Digital Design Specialist ............................... 403-287-4143

FOOD & BEVERAGE Argyle Reservations ................................................................ 403-287-4190 Ciara Glendon, F&B Manager................................................ 403-287-4173 David Fida, Restaurant Experience Manager...................403-287-4164 Cat Ditto, F&B Marketing & Event Coordinator................ 403-287-4171 Nuntawan Kanjanawongsamas, Event Coordinator ..... 403-287-4161 Dean Kanuit, Executive Chef ................................................ 403-287-4150

GOLF Golf Shop .................................................. 403-242-4019 or 403-571-0055 Brock Coates, AGS Course Superintendent ................. c 587-393-1644 Julie Repp, Administrative Assistant ................................ 403-240-7377 Lisa Rosengarten, Membership & Marketing Mgr ....... 403-240-7395 Laurie MacArthur, Accounts Receivable ......................... 403-240-7379 Charmaine Basi, Accounts Payable .................................. 403-240-7383 Judy Forshner, PGA Head Golf Professional ................ 403-240-7380 Steve Thomson, PGA Golf Shop Manager ..................... 403-240-7387 Ryan Anderson, PGA Head Teaching Professional .... 403-240-7390 Bruce Campbell, Outdoor Services Director ................. 403-240-7392 Jennifer Cox, F&B Manager.................................................. 403-240-7384 Courtney Tanaka, Banquet and Events Manager............587-392-5215 Samantha Eisan, Restaurant & Outlets Manager............403-240-7381 Jordan Cameron, Executive Chef ...................................... 403-240-7378

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

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

SERVICES Main Lobby ................................................................................ 403-243-2506 Sports Office .............................................................................. 403-243-7342 Debra Hope, Member Services Supervisor ..................... 403-287-4107 Barbara Consul, Childcare & Preschool Director ......... 403-287-4192 Anouk Dooyeweerd, Preschool Supervisor .................... 403-287-4193 Barbie Jean, Pro Shop Manager ........................................... 403-287-4115 Physiotherapy Bookings ........................................................ 403-287-4179 Wellness Centre ......................................................................... 403-287-4174 Jessica Power Cyr, Wellness & Lifestyle Director ......... 403-287-4178

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

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