the tanglin club magazine: december 2010

DECEMBER 2010www.tanglinclub.org.sg

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2 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE3 GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE4 FINANCIAL FORECAST6 SGM RESULTS8 MEMBERS’ PAGE10 RECENT EVENTS13 EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT18 WHEELHOUSE FEATURE19 FOOD & BEVERAGE21 FESTIVE DELIGHTS22 CALENDAR OF EVENTS24 POT GAMES FEATURE25 BALUT & BILLIARDS

26 BRIDGE28 DARTS29 FITNESS32 GOLF33 LAWN BOWLS34 SCUBA35 SQUASH36 TENNIS38 RECIPROCAL CLUB FEATURE40 RECIPROCAL CLUBS41 BOOKS & DVDs43 CINEMA44 RESERVATIONS FORM

Opinions expressed in The Tanglin Club Magazine are solely those of the writers and do not necessarily represent those of The Tanglin Club. The Magazine welcomes articles and other contributions from members. However, the Magazine & Website Sub-Committee reserves the right to edit all materials,

select photographs to be used, or decline publication. MICA (P) 099/08/2010. Published by The Tanglin Club. Printed by Photoplates Pte Ltd.

GENERAL MANAGER Herbert Hofer • [email protected]

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER Clara Tan • [email protected]

EXECUTIVE CHEF Louis Tay • louis.tay@@tanglin-club.org.sg

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MEMBERSHIP MANAGER Laura Monteiro • [email protected]

EVENTS MANAGER Angelina Tan • [email protected]

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CONTENTS

18WHEELHOUSEOPEN FOR BUSINESS!

24POT GAMES FEATURE

New Year’s Eve Ball 2011Friday, 31 December

13NEW YEAR’S EVE BALL

6SGM RESULTS:A RED-LETTER DAYTHE TANGLIN CLUB

The Tanglin Club

Dear Members,

It is with great delight that I pen this message for the December issue of the Club’s Magazine.

The much-awaited Special General Meeting (SGM) was successfully convened on 15 November with 175 Ordinary/Life Members, three Associate Members and one Term Member present.

It was by all measures a successful meeting. Voting by ballot, which was unanimously approved by the Members, enabled the business of the meeting to be completed in just over two hours.

All the 10 Resolutions were passed with the exception of the one on the increase in Planned

Total Membership which nevertheless achieved support from 62% of Members, but, alas, was below the required 75%.

The new rules adopted will avoid the necessity for adjourned meetings while protecting the quorum for rule changes. The stage is set for a new era in the conduct of General Meetings. Members have an automatic right to vote by ballot at every General Meeting. It is envisaged that future General Meetings will be more productive as Members can concentrate on the business at hand rather than on procedural issues.

On behalf of the General Committee, I would like to extend special thanks to all Members who attended and participated in the SGM. My special thanks also go to Members of the General Committee, in particular, Vincent Troy together with his Membership & Rules Sub-Committee, and Dr Richard Tan together with his Development & Planning Sub-Committee, for working diligently on the resolutions.

On a seasonal note, I am pleased to inform Members that with the year-end approaching, we have lined up several exciting Christmas

and New Year events and promotions for Members’ enjoyment.

We kicked off the festivities on 28 November with the traditional light-up of the Club’s Christmas Tree. This year’s donations and gifts-wish Christmas stockings will go to the Children’s Aid Society. We appeal to your kind generosity towards this worthy cause.

And to usher in the New Year, don't miss the Club's two major events. First, there is the ever-popular New Year’s Eve Ball at the Churchill Room on 31 December. The other event not-to-be-missed is the Wild Jungle Safari at the new Wheelhouse, also on 31 December.

May I take this opportunity to wish all Members as well as Management and Staff of the Club a Christmas filled with joy and peace, and a New Year filled with happiness and prosperity.

Joseph ChewPresidentThe Tanglin Club

PRESIDENT Joseph Chew

VICE-PRESIDENT/SPORTS & RECREATION CONVENOR David Palmer

HONORARY TREASURER Humphrey Chua

HUMAN RESOURCE CONVENOR Eric Lee

FOOD & BEVERAGE CONVENOR Frank Newman

LIBRARY & CLUB RELATIONS CONVENOR Nan Sandford

MAGAZINE & WEBSITE CONVENOR Peter Purcell

DEVELOPMENT & PROPERTIES CONVENOR Dr Richard Tan

MEMBERSHIP & RULES CONVENOR Vincent Troy

TENDERS & PURCHASING CONVENOR Dr Albert Wee

ENTERTAINMENT CONVENOR Robert Wiener

GENERAL COMMITTEE 2010/11

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PRESIDENT’SMESSAGE


Dear Members,

The renovated Swimming Pool and Wheelhouse have been in operation for almost a month now.

Feedback on the Wheelhouse has been extremely positive and there has been a very strong increase in patronage from Members, who say they are enjoying the open-kitchen concept as well as the brighter and more cheerful ambience.

We are aware the Wheelhouse acoustics can be improved, and steps are being taken to provide a more enjoyable dining experience for our Members.

For the Swimming Pool, we expect our salt chlorination system to be in place by early next year. There will be no disruption during the change from the current system.

However, the extension of the other children's facilities is facing some delay, due to future road widening plans and a road tunnel which runs underneath those facilities. We are still talking to the Land Transport Authority to finalise any requested changes to our plans.

In other news, work is progressing well on the lift extension to provide access to the upper Car Park levels. Meanwhile, we would like to ask Members to be considerate when they use the Car Park. We have received feedback on cases of indiscriminate parking.

With Members giving the go-ahead, details of the Guestroom renovation are now being finalised. Work is expected to be carried out during March and April next year.

The Festive Season is in full swing

and I end my message on behalf of all my colleagues. We wish all Members a Merry Christmas, good health, happiness and prosperity in the New Year.

With warm regards,Herbert HoferGeneral ManagerThe Tanglin Club

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GENERAL MANAGER’SMESSAGE

Staff Hong Bao ContributionThe Tanglin Club’s Food & Beverage prices do not include any service charge, and Staff are also not permitted to accept tips and gratuities in any form.

Over the years, the Club has looked to its Members to contribute a Hong Bao (Red Packet) to be shared among the staff annually for the Lunar New Year.

This is in recognition of their

services, and to express appreciation for their efforts made throughout the year. As in past practice, an amount equivalent to one month’s subscription will be debited from Members’ December account.

Members who wish to contribute more or do not wish to contribute, please email the General Manager at [email protected] by 31 December 2010. On behalf of all Staff, we thank you for your generosity.

The General Committee, Management and Staff of The Tanglin Club Wish all Members and their Families

A Merry Christmas, A New Year of Peace, Good Health & Happiness

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SGM NOTICEFINANCIAL FORECAST FY2010/2011& BUDGET FY2011/2012

Forecast for the year ending 31 January 2011Compared to the last Financial Year (FY), the Club shows slightly lower Food & Beverage (F&B) revenue due to the four-month closure of the Wheelhouse. However, despite the closure, the Club is able to see a stable revenue flow due to the spillover of Members to the Terrace, Tavern and Tangles.

Net Jackpot Takings is lower due to the impact from the two casinos at the Integrated Resorts.

Operating Expenses will be slightly higher than last FY as there is an increase in cost to service providers for all maintenance contracts – e.g. stewarding and night cleaning, laundry, etc. The reduction of Jobs Credit from 12% to 6% from January to March, and to 3% from April to June 2010 ($75,000 this FY vs $521,000 last FY ) is offset by lower staff costs as many vacant positions were not immediately filled.

Other Operating Revenue is higher due to higher Entrance Fee income with more new Members.

The following initiatives were carried out this FY to improve staff productivity:

• Computerised management reporting

• Computerised cheques

• Integrating front-end hotel system to back-end accounting system

• Online monthly collection from Members

• In-house payroll system

Budget FY2011/2012 The Club is expected to record a positive Net Surplus Before Tax of

$1.2 million at the end of FY 31 January 2012.

Comparison with Forecast FY2010/2011 The Club will see a marginal 3% increase in Operating Revenue, from forecasted $19.8 million to

ACTUAL YTD Oct 2010 ($'000)

FORECASTYear Ending Jan 2011($'000)

ACTUALYear Ending Jan 2010 ($'000)

Total Operating Revenue 14,418 19,773 19,830

Total Operating Expenses (15,847) (21,891) (20,845)

Operating Deficit (1,429) (2,118) (1,015)

Other Operating Revenue 4,006 5,093 4,495

Net Surplus Before Tax 2,577 2,975 3,480

For the nine months ending 31 October 2010, the Club achieved a Net Surplus Before Tax of $2,577,000.

BudgetFY 2011/12($'000)

ForecastFY 2010/11($'000)

Last YearFY2009/10($'000)

Operating Revenue

Guestroom rental 993 1,243 1,219

Subscriptions fees 8,238 7,838 7,630

Food & Beverage sales 9,520 8,849 9,010

Jackpot collections 1,056 1,125 1,372

Sports & Recreation 374 358 322

Miscellaneous 233 360 279

Total Operating Revenue 20,414 19,773 19,830

Less: Operating expenditure

Cost of food & beverage sales (4,067) (3,864) (3,983)

Staff and related costs (9,851) (9,199) (8,135)

Other operating costs (5,388) (4,358) (4,453)

Water and electricity (1,960) (1,894) (1,991)

Depreciation (3,098) (2,306) (2,122)

Property tax (269) (269) (161)

Total Operating Expenditure (24,633) (21,890) (20,845)

Operating profit/(deficit) (4,220) (2,118) (1,015)

Add: Other Operating Income

Entrance fees 5,175 4,689 3,941

Investment income 213 404 554

Total Other Operating Revenue 5,388 5,093 4,495

Surplus for the Year Before Tax 1,168 2,975 3,480


budgeted $20.4 million, largely due to higher F&B revenue of $799,000 (or 9%) with the full operation of the Wheelhouse. This increase is offset by the planned three-month closure of Guestrooms from March to May 2011 and lower rental.

Comforting to note, Members' Subscriptions of $8.2 million were more than sufficient to cover other operating costs and utilities of $7.6 million.

The Jobs Credit amounting to $75,000, will no longer be available next FY. The higher staff cost is also due to budgeted full headcount of 241 staff, coupled with an annual increment in line with the Government's recommendation. Budgeted staff cost also includes one month's performance bonus, plus one month Annual Wage Supplement. The Management expects this to be lower as the Club usually does not operate with full headcount throughout the year due to resignations and time lag in replacement of terminated staff.

Other Operating Expenses is budgeted to increase by $1,030,000 due to:

• Higher cablevision costs resulting from the need to subscribe to both StarHub and SingTel

• Higher repair and maintenance expenses a) Higher IT maintenance for server, RFID at Library, enhanced Virtual Library System, IFCA (integrated e-business applications) and new web page service provider b) Higher building maintenance contract costs

• Higher staff meals catering costs at the renovated staff canteen

Depreciation is expected to be higher due to the full impact of the Wheelhouse/Swimming Pool renovation and other new capital initiatives.

Capital Expenditure Budget Total capital expenditure budgeted amounts to $3.8 million. Major items are as follows:

• Guestrooms upgrade including Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) works estimated at $1.8 million

• Churchill Room renovation at $1.2 million • M&E and Air Conditioning & Mechanical Ventilation Equipment

at the Wheelhouse and Main Kitchen at $250k

• Staff Canteen renovation at $250k

Cash Flow Notwithstanding the above expenditure, the Budget revealed that at the end of FY 31 January 2012, the Club will continue to have a positive cash balance of $13 million (excluding the $10m in Bonds).

The Total Cash & Cash Equivalent is $23 million.

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THE TANGLIN CLUB

SGM RESULTS

From time to time, the occasion arises to celebrate a red-letter day. For The Tanglin Club, 15 November was such a day.

I am pleased to report that the Club’s Members voted decisively to approve nine of the 10 Resolutions tabled at our Special General Meeting (SGM). Only one, Resolution 7, regarding the proposed increase in Planned Total Membership to 4,500 Life and Ordinary Members failed; having received a majority in favour (62%), but falling short of the 75% approval level required to pass.

The other Resolutions sailed through with comfortable majority support.

All the Resolutions are important, but two in particular bear mentioning.

First, Resolution 1 (78% in favour), approving an expenditure of $1.8m for a substantial upgrading and renovation of our 16 Guestrooms. This guarantees the future preservation and enhancement potential of a prestigious and crucial high profit centre of our business operations.

Second, Resolution 3 (79% in favour), provides, among other technical issues, for any future Rules changes to be determined by secret ballot, following the initial establishment of a quorum. This has the intended effect of preventing repeated calls for the rechecking of a quorum of Members being physically present in the meeting room throughout the meeting. As an example, although the initial quorum on 15 November was only 94, the actual valid votes cast totalled up to 165 on some Resolutions.

The passing of Resolution 3 has a profound impact for future Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and SGMs, allowing these meetings to be conducted in a fair, democratic and swift manner, unlike some recent examples of time and procedural problems experienced at past AGMs and SGMs.

My congratulations to the hard work of the General Committee for an efficient and relatively short, but highly effective meeting.

Peter PurcellEditor & Magazine and Website Sub Committee Convenor

Resolution Agree Disagree Spoilt votes Total

#1. Guestroom renovations. 125 33 3 161

#2. Business of General Meeting (except rules) to be completed by members present when no quorum.

97 60 2 159

#3. Voting by secret ballot unless Members call for vote by hand; Rule amendment deadline 14 days before meeting.

124 30 4 158

#4. Single category of Absent Members (AM); Increase AM subscriptions. 115 39 8 162

#5. Increase Term Members to 8% of Planned Total Membership (i.e. 320 Members).

110 45 6 161

#6. Increase Term Members' Entrance Fee ($4,500) & deposit ($1,500).

145 14 5 164

#7. Increase Planned Total Membership to 4,500 members. 103 56 6 165

#8. Increase Ordinary Members Entrance Fee ($35,000) 124 34 5 163

#9. Give General Committee discretion to waive or vary monthly subs. 88 63 11 162

#10. Clarify definition of a member & the status of Honorary, Lady, Term & Visiting Members; Change Household Member to Affiliate.

130 19 10 159

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MEMBERS’ PAGE

Proposer Mark Errington and New Member Amelia Ann Long.

From left: Proposer Elizabeth Yam, Robert Yam and new Member Jason Cheong.

New Members Seigo & Noriko Ishimaru

New Members Praveen & Vandana Jagwani

New Members Stan & Brenda Wagner.

New Members Vipul & Shefali Chawla.

New Members Harry Littlewood and Teo Kai Sin

New Members Dr Priyanjani De Silva and Dr Chang Fu Gui.

From left: Simon Woods, New Member Grace Guang and Proposer Nicholas Toovey.

From left: Proposer Lawrence Lee, Betty Lee and new MemberChristopher Lee.


Honorary Member• His Excellency Joseph Hayes and Mrs Deirdre Hayes (Ambassador of Ireland)

Ordinary Members• Haidhi Angkawijana and Audrey Cheong• Chang Fu Gui and Priyanjani De Silva• Vipul & Shefali Chawla• Gerard & Dorothy Fitzgerald• Seigo & Noriko Ishimaru• Praveen & Vandana Jagwani• Christopher Lee• Lim Swee Len• Harry Littlewood and Teo Kai Sin• Paul & Cheryl Marshall• A Balasubramaniam and Krushna Reddy• Sandeep & Neehara Reddy• Matthew Reeves• Dr Wan Yu Li and Dr Low Chin Yong

Term Members• Stan & Brenda Wagner

Associate Members• Jason Cheong (Spouse of Elizabeth Yam)• Audrey Ding (Spouse of To Arng Fong)• Grace Guang (Spouse of Nicholas Toovey)• Amelia Ann Long (Spouse of Mark Errington)

FarewellWe bid a fond farewell to the following members converting to Permanent Absent Membership.• Mr & Mrs Sundeep Badiga• Mr & Mrs Ian Daly• Mr Lim Cher San and Ms Naomi Imanaka• Mr & Mrs Ian Maclean• Mr Ng Yeow Tong and Ms Lydia Mei• Dr Jon Sigurdsson

• Mr & Mrs Jesper Praesteengaard• Mr & Mrs Hugh Sutherland

MEMBERS’ PAGE

Proposer Derek Hodgkinson (left) & New Member Matthew Reeves.

New Members Dr Wan Yu Li and Dr Low Chin Yong.

New Members Haidhi Angkawijana and Audrey Cheong.

New Members A Balasubramaniam and Dr Krushna Reddy

New Members Gerard &Dorothy Fitzgerald.

ObituariesThe Tanglin Club is

saddened to hear of the passing of two of its members recently.

Joan Mary Smedley, passed away on 14 October. She

was 88 years old, and a Club member for 49 years.

Another member, Bernard Bulens, passed

away on on 5 October at the age of 62, and was a

member of seven years.

The Club sends deepest condolences to the respective families.

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RECENT EVENTS

Bollywood Night 23 October at the Churchill Room

Radiah & Ivan Steinbock.Performers shaking up the dance floor.

Showing off their colourful outfits. Bollywood Night beauties.

Warning: do not try this at home!

Bollywood came to town and Members and Guests had an exciting time play acting in the Churchill Room, which was transformed into a lively set for Bollywood Night.

Everyone came dressed for the part and it was a riot of colours. The ladies were especially charming. You could see many made the effort to scour the shops in Little India to pick the perfect saris, bangles and other accessories. The men were not too shabby either. Many came in their Sunday best. The entertainment acts were top class. The Bollywood drummers, dancers, belly dancers and other performers were captivating. Nobody was shy and there was plenty of audience participation. The volunteer princesses, horses and other characters acted so well, it brought tears of laughter. And not forgetting the food, which was delicious. A variety of Indian signature dishes made sure every appetite was satisfied.

The Tanglin Club has done it again. It was definitely a night to remember! A big thank you to everyone: in particular, the Chef and Staff of the Churchill Room, who made it a fabulous evening.

Kristy HewittT8286-1

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RECENT EVENTS

Browsing through some exquisite Saris from Ishka.Model behaviour.

“The perfect sari for me.”

Deepavali Mela28 October at the Churchill Room

Glamour and style on parade.

Pretty henna art for a pretty miss.

The Tanglin Club

FOR ENQUIRIES Please contact Events Department at 66220437/0438. FOR RESERVATIONS Email [email protected]/[email protected]

EVENTS &ENTERTAINMENT

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Crafty XmasSaturday, 4, 11 & 18 December, 10am at the

Wheelhouse Function Room

Itinerary 4 December

Christmas Candy Cane.11 December

Candy Cane Sled.18 December

Santa’s Christmas Stocking.Price per session: $25 (Member) & $30 (Guest). Price includes: Apron,

Chef's Hat & “Mrs Claus’s Cookbook”

Elves’ KitchenSaturday, 4, 11 &

18 December, 2pm at the Wheelhouse Function Room

Itinerary 4 December

Ho-Ho Cookie Making11 December Santa Treats18 December

Chocolate Log CakePrice per activity: $35 (Member) & $40 (Guest).

Suitable for children aged 6 years and above.

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Children’s Christmas Party

Christmas CandylandSaturday, 4 December at the Wheelhouse Function RoomGoody gumdrops, it is Christmastime again! Celebrate Christmas with a Candyland party guaranteed to bring a smile to everyone.

Price: $35 (Member), $40 (Guest) & $20 (Accompanying Adult).

Price includes • Santa appearance • Buffet lunch/dinner • Novelties • Entertainment • Lots of candy! Last day of cancellation: 26 November.Time: 1pm to 3pm (Children aged 8 to 12 years) & 4pm to 6pm (Children aged 4 to 7 years).

Christmas Eve Gala Dinner

White ChristmasFriday, 24 December, 7.30pm

at the Churchill RoomJoin us for a White Christmas, this year as we will be transforming the Churchill into a Winter Wonderland.

Price: $110 (Member) & $130 (Guest). Price includes: Five-course festive set dinner • Welcome champagne • Live band performance by Jerry &

The Neu Faces • Festive novelties. Last day for cancellation: 17 December.

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Blossoms in the LobbyArt bloomed in the Lobby on 14 November when more than 30 children turned up to polish their artistic talent, learn more about the beautiful orchid paintings on display there, and to meet the painter.

The dramatic and vibrant paintings inspired the children, and the painter Antonija Gros spent time coaching and encouraging the budding artists. She also talked about her work as an artist and teacher.

Antonija has published a new book, Fine Art Drawing, which is available at all bookshops.

EVENTS &ENTERTAINMENT

Children Christmas Charity ChallengeSaturday, 11 December, 10.30am to 12pm at the Beer Garden

Thanks to the fantastic response from the Youth Olympic Challenge, we are bringing you the Charity Challenge!

Suitable for children between six and nine years old, various challenges will be lined up for the morning, bringing everyone loads of fun in creating the Christmas spirit.

Price: $20 (Member) & $25 (Guest). Last day for cancellation: 4 December.

Event requires a minimum of eight to commence and all participants must pre-book with the Events Department via email, in person or fax.

In Aid of The Children’s Aid Society

Gift of GivingSpread goodwill this Christmas season by giving to

a truly meaningful cause.

A donation box will be placed at the Front Office until 30 December. Thank you for your

generous contributions.

Christmas Stockings containing gift wishes from the children of The Children’s Aid Society are

available at the Gift Wish Desk.

FOR ENQUIRIES Please contact Events Department at 66220437/0438. FOR RESERVATIONS Email [email protected]/[email protected]

“What an impressive

display of flowers.”

“Absolutely stunning collection. Love the

colours. So unique and gorgeous for any

Singapore home.”

“I had a really fun time and enjoyed drawing

the orchids.”

“It would be great to see the orchid

collection permanently displayed in

the club!”

Upcoming Event

Oriental Splendours

Friday, 28 January, 7.30pmat the Churchill Room.

Look our for more details in the next issue.


Come to a special party where Friends of the Jungle are gathering.

Dress the part for a jungle safari, or as your favourite animal.

Who knows who what you will see from the wild and the animal kingdom.

So swing on in for a jungle full of fun, and countdown to 2011.

Price: $100 (Member) $120 (Guest) $40 (Child)

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CHECK OUT THE NEW WHEELHOUSE

FOR ENQUIRIESPlease contact Food & Beverage Department at 66220432 or email [email protected]

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The wait is over. The Tanglin Club's favourite family restaurant reopened on

4 November at noon, and Members have been flocking back to check out the new

menu and to enjoy the modern, well-lit and welcoming surroundings.

Capacity in the Wheelhouse has been increased. There are now 147 seats indoors and 62 outdoors. The extra seats should provide for a much shorter waiting time, especially on the busy weekends

To offer an interactive dining experience, a glass-enclosed kitchen was created in this well-patronised restaurant. It gives diners a fascinating look into how their meals are prepared. The kitchen prepares the favourite cuisines of Wheelhouse regulars, namely Indian, Oriental and Western fare.

Diners can watch the action in the glass kitchen while helping themselves to the abundant and delicious options at the Salad Bar.

Between the covers of the redesigned menu are old favourites and new options to tantalise the

taste buds... delicious delights such as Wonton Noodles, Hong Kong-style Duck, The Tanglin Club's Oxtail Stew, Coffee Pork Ribs, the famous Chendol dessert, and much, much more.

A Function Room, which can accommodate 40 people, has also been added to the Wheelhouse. The room has a splendid view of the refurbished Swimming Pool, and is excellent for any kind of social gathering – children's birthday parties, family and office events, wedding solemnisations, even graduation dinners. The room set-up is limited only by the imagination!

If you have not visited the Wheelhouse, what are you waiting for?

If you are interested to hold an event in the Wheelhouse Function Room, please contact Letchumi Koolu, Banquet & Sales Manager at 66220434 or email [email protected] for more information.

WHEELHOUSE FEATURE

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FOOD & BEVERAGE

CHURCHILL ROOM CLOSUREThe Churchill Room will be closed for private dinner functions on 2, 3, 4, 11, 16 & 18 December

and 17 December for both private lunch and dinner function.


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Lamborghini CoffeeAvailable at the Deli LoungeThe coffee is a blend of the finest Arabica beans from Brazil and Ethiopia, and Robusta from Java.

With a creamy taste and rich body, it embodies the full flavour of Italian espresso. The Tanglin Club is proud to showcase this ultimate mark of luxury exclusively to its members.

Price: $19.90 per tin

Christmas TakeawaysAvailable at the Main Lobby

As the holiday season comes upon us, gear up for fun and merrymaking with feasts and festive revelry with The Tanglin Club’s exciting line-up of exclusive parties, heart-warming events and irresistible buffets to set you in the right mood for the upcoming Christmas season!

Those planning to organise parties at home will also delight in our wide-ranging selection of hassle-free Christmas takeaway delicacies to make your parties perfect.

Come and experience a magical and dazzling Christmas this year at The Tanglin Club.

Beaujolais Nouveau Available at all Bars

Beaujolais Nouveau is a young and lightweight red wine made from Gamay grapes, and produced in the Beaujolais region of France.

This popular wine is available only for a few weeks in the fourth quarter of the year, so Members are encouraged

to purchase this wine as early as possible. It is available at all bars, while stocks last.

Price: $49 per bottle & $9.90 per glass.

Festive Delightsat The Tanglin Club

CHURCHILL ROOM

PRE-XMAS FESTIVE MENU

1 TO 23 DECEMBER, FOR LUNCH & DINNERReservation required.

DELI LOUNGE

CHRISTMAS TEA RHAPSODY

FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY FROM 3 TO 24 DECEMBER

3PM TO 5PMPrice: $19.80 per person.

TAVERN

PRE-XMAS FESTIVE MENU

1 TO 26 DECEMBER FOR LUNCH & DINNER

Walk-in only.

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SANTA’S KITCHEN: XMAS DELIGHTS

FROM 27 NOVEMBER TO 23 DECEMBER, 11AM TO 7PM &

24 TO 25 DECEMBER, 9AM TO 7PMAvailable at the Main Lobby.

For more details, please refer to our Xmas Takeaways Order Form at www.tanglinclub.org.

sg/xmasTakeaways_2010.pdf

WHEELHOUSE

XMAS EVE DINNERFRIDAY, 24 DECEMBER, 7PM

Price: $40 (Member), $45 (Guest) & $18 (Child).

Walk-in only.

TAVERN & DELI

XMAS DAY SET LUNCHSATURDAY, 25 DECEMBER,

12PM TO 2.30PM *Churchill Room Fully Booked

Pianist • Carollers • Santa Appearance • Balloonist • Glitter Tattoo

• Novelties Prices: $55 (Member), $65 (Guest) & $35 (Child).

Reservation required.

WHEELHOUSE

XMAS DAY BUFFET LUNCH

SATURDAY, 25 DECEMBER, 12PMCarollers • Santa Appearance •Balloonist • Glitter Tattoo

Prices: $38 (Member), $43 (Guest) & $18 (Child). Walk-in only.

CHURCHILL ROOM

XMAS DAY BUFFET DINNER

SATURDAY, 25 DECEMBER, 7PMPianist • Carollers • Santa Appearance

Magic Show • NoveltiesPrices: $68 (Member), $78 (Guest)

& $35 (Child). Reservation required.

TAVERN

XMAS DAY DINNERSATURDAY, 25 DECEMBER, 7PM

Festive Menu • Carollers Santa Appearance • Novelties

CHURCHILL ROOM

BOXING DAY BRUNCH

SUNDAY, 26 DECEMBER, 11AM TO 2.30PM

Pianist • Face Painter • Novelties

Prices: $38 (Member), $43 (Guest) & $28 (Child).

Reservation required.


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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

TENNIS Junior Tennis Camp, 8am to 10am at the Tennis Courts.

BRIDGE Duplicate Bridge Game, 1pm to 4pm at the Card Room..

INTRODUCTION EVENING





BRIDGE Novice Bridge Game, 1pm to 4.30pm at the Card Room.

TENNIS Bring-a-Guest Night, 6pm at the Tennis Courts.




BRIDGE Christmas Lunch, 12pm at the Raffles Room.

PRE-CHRISTMAS MENUAvailable at the Churchill Room from 1 to 23 December.

PRE-CHRISTMAS MENUAvailable at the Tavern from 1 to 26 December.



BRIDGE Duplicate Bridge Game, 1pm to 4pm at the Card Room.



ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON: MAGICAL CHRISTMASat the Churchill Room.

BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU Available at all Bars.

CHURCHILL ROOM CLOSED FOR PRIVATE DINNER FUNCTION.


BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU Available at all Bars.


PRE-CHRISTMAS MENUAvailable at the Tavern from 1 to 26 December.


PRE-CHRISTMAS TEA RHAPSODYAvailable from 3 to 5, 11 to 12, 17 to 19 & 24 Decemberat the Deli Lounge.

MOVIE: ALPHA & OMEGA Theatrette.




CHRISTMAS GLAMOROUS MAKEOVER: STOP BEFORE YOUR ROCK4.30pm at the Wine Bar.

MOVIE: THE SWITCH Theatrette.


GOLF Christmas Bash, 7.30pm at Marina Bay.

MOVIE: EAT PRAY LOVE Theatrette.

CHURCHILL ROOM CLOSED FOR LUNCH & DINNER FOR

PRIVATE FUNCTION.


CHRISTMAS EVE GALA DINNER: WHITE CHRISTMAS7.30pm at the Churchill Room.

CHRISTMAS EVE BUFFET DINNER7pm at the Wheelhouse.

MOVIE: ELF Theatrette.


NEW YEAR'S BALL7.30pm at the Main Clubhouse.

WILD JUNGLE SAFARI7.30pm at the Wheelhouse.

MOVIE: YOU AGAIN Theatrette.

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CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY:CHRISTMAS CANDYLAND1pm at the Wheelhouse Function Room.

TENNIS Year End Bash, 4pm at the Tennis Courts.



CHILDREN CHRISTMAS CHARITY CHALLENGE10.30am at the Beer Garden.

BILLIARDS Christmas Snooker Marathon & Dinner, 2pm at the Billiards Room.

SQUASH Kimpton Cup, 2.45pm at the Squash Courts.

SQUASH Birthday Bash, 3pm at the Squash Courts.



ELVES' KITCHENSaturday, 4, 11 & 18 December 2pm at the Wheelhouse Function Room.

CRAFTY CHRISTMASSaturday, 4, 11 & 18 December 10am at the Wheelhouse Function Room.



CHRISTMAS DAY SET LUNCH12pm at the Churchill Room*, Tavern & Deli Lounge.*Churchill Room Fully Booked.

CHRISTMAS DAY BUFFET LUNCH12pm at Wheelhouse.

CHRISTMAS DAY BUFFET DINNER7pm at the Churchill Room.


LAWN BOWLS Sunday Socials, 3pm at the Lawn Bowls Green.


LAWN BOWLS Christmas Carnival, 3pm at the Lawn Bowls Green.


PRE-CHRISTMAS TEA RHAPSODYAvailable from 3 to 5, 11 to 12, 17 to 19 & 24 Decemberat the Deli Lounge.


BOXING DAY BRUNCH11am at the Churchill Room.


NO CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH

CHURCHILL ROOM CLOSUREThe Churchill Room will be closed for private dinner functions on 2, 3, 4, 11, 16 & 18 December for

dinner and 17 December for both lunch and dinner.

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THE SOCIAL NETWORK21, 22 & 23 January 2011

YOU AGAIN31 December, 1 & 2 January 2011

MEGAMIND7, 8 & 9 January 2011

SECRETARIAT14, 15 & 16 January 2011

FAIR GAME28, 29 & 30 January 2011

New Year’s Eve Ball 2011Friday, 31 December

SATURDAY SUNDAY

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POT GAMES

POT Games25 September to 9 OctoberThe POT Games is a tradition that dates back to 1977, when a special trophy called the POT, was presented to The Tanglin Club by members of the Singapore Cricket Club (SCC), to mark the latter's 125th anniversary.

Since then, the two Clubs have met every year for the “battle”of the POT in a variety of sports, ranging from golf, to squash, cricket, lawn bowls and the like.

Opening Address by Club President Joseph Chew.

A very happy Balut Convenor Ganesan Sethuraman accepting the winning trophy from SCC's John Taylor.

The POT for 2010 goes to SCC.

The Tanglin Club winning teams.

SCC Billiards takes the prize for 2010. Yew Tak (right) handing over the Trophy to Ng Thin Wah.

Squash Convenor Shane Hagan with Manmindhar Singh from SCC.SCC won this year by a margin. M C Cheong accepting the

Darts Trophy.

It's a draw for Golf. The match was cancelled due to bad weather.Golf Convenor Chris Claridge & SCC Golf Convenor Lim Khoon sharing the Cup.

Congratulations, Lawn Bowls!


BALUT & BILLIARDS

Balut

POT GamesThe Tanglin Club reclaimed the trophy from the Singapore Cricket Club (SCC) with a convincing win.

The scores were very close after four games – eight points difference on over 6,800 points! However, The Tanglin Club’s Baluteers concentrated

well and scored big in the fifth and sixth games.

The final tally: The Tanglin Club 10,474, SCC 10,124. Well done, Tanglin Club Baluteers! Monthly CompetitionOverall winner: Mavis Light (637)Highest game score: Ted Hartland (137)Congratulations to the winners!

Annual ChampionshipBy the time you read this, the winner would have been decided. The front-runners as at end-October were: Fatema Sadiq, David Hughes and Bansi Sethuraman. Fatema has a big lead but a high score in the last game by the other two players could bring out some surprises. All the best to the contenders. Wishing everyone A Very Merry Christmas and A Great 2011. Ganesan SethuramanBalut Convenor

Players in action.

More players in action.

Monthly Competition Winners

(from left): Ted Hartland, Deputy Convenor

Zoeb Sadiq & Mavis Light.

Three of four leaders for the Annual Championship (From left): Bansi Sethuraman, David Hughes & Deputy Convenor Zoeb Sadiq

Billiards Christmas Competition & PartySaturday, 11 December at the Raffles Room

Prizes for the competition include:• $50 (Food & Beverage vouchers) for the highest number of wins.• $50 (Food & Beverage vouchers) for the highest number of consecutive wins.• One bottle of house wine for the highest break of the day.

Price: Free (Billiards Section Member), $16.50 (Non Section Member) & $55 (General Admission).

Call 66220588 or email [email protected] to register. Closing date is 4 December.

Cancellations after the closing date and no-shows will be charged in full ($55).

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BRIDGE

Workshops get thumbs up12 & 19 NovemberMembers were able to improve their skills last month.

We were privileged to have had two mornings and two hours each learning from Chu Nyit, a qualified Bridge instructor and play director.

Members went away more informed and happy that they made time for these lessons.

Annual Club Championships13 NovemberThe event attracted 28 Members.

Participants first enjoyed a hearty meal in the Tavern prior to the commencement of the games in the Card Room.

Winners: Lily Lim and Theresa Lee.Runners-up: Shameem Sukhia and Shyamala Kanagasundram.

Thanks to all who supported the event!

Lily Lim

Chu Nyit conducting the Bridge Workshop.

Championships players.

Annual Club Championships Runners-up Shameem Sukhia (left) and Shyamala Kanagasundram .

Bridge Workshop on 19 November.

Bridge Workshop on 12 November.

Annual Club Championships WinnersTheresa Lee (left) and Lily Lim.

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DARTS

New Kid on the Block is no PushoverThe Darts Section is the youngest Section in The Tanglin Club. It was formed last year when our Club was told Darts would also be part of the POT Games.

Not wanting the Club to be left out, long-time Club Member M C Cheong hurriedly gathered (in reality, arm-twisted) some members and found a spot for a Dart Board to teach Members the game and to practice.

It was not easy convincing Members you do not need a beer belly to play darts. But some are convinced it provides more stability when throwing. In the

space of just a few weeks, the Section took on the mighty Singapore Cricket Club (SCC) Team. The effort was not in vain. The Tanglin Club was not totally humiliated and won one match.

This year, Section Members trained with focus while still having fun. We knew our worthy opponents were still the favourites to win and we could only hope to make it tough for them even though the Club was POT Games host.

Section Members are still new to the game and see their participation as a social rather than competitive activity. However, when the first dart was thrown, it became asee-saw battle as both sides were neck-to-neck.

With two matches remaining, our

Ladies Doubles Team comprising Lily Lim and Esther Ling were trailing the SCC Team in the Round-the-Clock match. They did not buckle, held their nerve and powered to an outstanding finish. Kudos to both, and the win clinched the Darts trophy for The Tanglin Club. Apart from Darts, only Balut and Lawn Bowls won their POT Game clashes. Winning is not what counts, and what is more important is the strong friendship with SCC in playing sports and the social networking. However, in all honesty, beating our worthy competitors was certainly sweet.

We look forward to next year when we defend our well-earned crown.

Capt Frederick Francis Darts Captain

The Darts competitors from SCC and The Tanglin Club.

Darts Convenor M C Cheong taking on the first match and winning it in style. A jubilant M C Cheong holding up the Darts trophy.


GYMMONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

ABS & COREGYM INSTRUCTOR

10.10AM TO 10.25AM

ABS & CORE GYM INSTRUCTOR

10.10AM TO 10.25AM

ABS & CORE GYM INSTRUCTOR

10.10AM TO 10.25AM

December 2010GROUP FITNESS SCHEDULE

ONGOING ACTIVITIESMONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

8.30AM TO

9.45AM

YOGA(ADVANCED)MARGARET

9AM TO 10AM

DAYAN QIGONGWONG LC

10AM TO 11AM

ERMEI TAIJI STYLE UMBRELLAWONG LC

11.30AM TO

12.30PM

BELLY DANCINGSOHEILASTUDIO 2

DAYAN QIGONGWONG LC

4PM TO 5PM

TAEKWONDO (BEGINNERS)

PATRICK

5PM TO 6.30PM

TABLE TENNISSOCIALS

6PM TO 9PM

TABLE TENNISSOCIALS

6PM TO 9PM

TAEKWONDO(INTERMEDIATE/

ADVANCED)PATRICK

STUDIO 1MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

SPIN CHALLENGEBEN

7AM TO 8AM

SPIN CHALLENGEARZIZ

7AM TO 8AM

SPIN CHALLENGEARZIZ

8AM TO 9AM

TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING

JAMES8AM TO 9AM

PILATES CIRCUITMELVYN

8AM TO 9AM

POWER YOGASERENA

8AM TO 9AM

SPIN CIRCUITARZIZ

8AM TO 9AM

BEGINNERS’ PILATES MATWORK CHRISTINE

9.05AM TO 10.05AM

SPIN INTERVALBEN

9.05AM TO 10.05AM

PUMP IT UPJERRY

9.05AM TO 10.05AM


ARZIZ9.05AM TO 10.05AM

PUMP IT UPJERRY

9.05AM TO 10.05AM

SPIN INTERVALBEN

9AM TO 10AM

INTERMEDIATE PILATES MATWORK

CHRISTINE9AM TO 10AM

STEP ATHLETICSSOPHIE/XAVIER

10.10AM TO 11.10AM

YOGILATESLESTER

10.10AM TO 11.10AM

ABTARZIZ

10.10AM TO 11.10AM

SPIN CHALLENGESOPHIE/XAVIER

10.10AM TO 11.10AM

LATINO JAMJERRY

10.10AM TO 11.10AM

SPIN CHALLENGEBARRY

10.15AM TO 11.15AM

BOOT CAMPANDREW

10.05AM TO 11.05AM

HATHA YOGASERENA

11.15AM TO 12.15PM

DANCE 101ERICH

11.15AM TO 12.15PM

SPIN CHALLENGEBARRY

11.15AM TO 12.15PM

CARDIO SCULPT ANN

11.10AM TO 12.10PM

SPIN INTERVALCRYSTAL

11.20AM TO 12.20PM

KICK BOXINGANDREW

11.10AM TO 12.10PM


ANDREW6.30PM TO 7.30PM

STEP & SCULPTJAMES

6.30PM TO 7.30PM

SPIN INTERVALCRYSTAL

7PM TO 8PM

SPIN CHALLENGE CRYSTAL

7.30PM TO 8.30PM

YOGA DR VENKY

7.30PM TO 8.30PM

SPIN CHALLENGEBARRY

7.35PM TO 8.35PM

STUDIO 2MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

SUPER CIRCUITGYM INSTRUCTOR9AM TO 9.45AM

LO IMPACT AEROBICS

ANN10AM TO 11AM

YOGA STRETCH & RELAX

YVONNE11.15AM TO 12PM

YOGILATESLESTER

10AM TO 11AM

RESTORATIVE YOGA YVONNE

11.15AM TO 12.15PM

DYNAMIC FITBALLSERENA

10AM TO 11AM

PILATESAMY

7PM TO 8PM

YOGA STRETCH & RELAXSERENA

11.15AM TO 12.15PM

VINYASA YOGA CHRISTINE

7PM TO 8PM

SUPER CIRCUITGYM INSTRUCTOR 8.05PM TO 9.05PM

ULTIMATE FITNESS FEAST CARD: $80 for unlimited classes or $20 per session (excluding GST).The Management reserves the right to amend the Group Fitness Schedule whenever necessary.

Monthly charges apply for ongoing activities except Table Tennis Socials. Ongoing classes are not included in the Ultimate Fitness Feast card.

*Details correct at time of print.

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FITNESS

The Gym Team Wishes Everyone

A Joyful & Merry Christmas and a Prosperous & Healthy

2011!

The festive season is around the corner. We all know that regardless of how disciplined we are, we give in to the occasional binge. The following are useful damage control tips.

• Perform a glycogen-depleting workout before your feast. This can be a 30- to 60-minute cardio workout, or try doing as many circuits as possible of eight to 12

repetitions for 20 minutes. Studies seem to suggest that exercising before eating increases metabolic rate and fat oxidation.

• Do not skip meals during the day to “save the calories” for the feast. It is better to eat some high-fibre food and lean protein before your feast. It will keep your hunger in check and prevent you from overeating.

Studies have shown that if you eat a meal consisting of low glycemic index carbohydrates and dietary fibre, you will decrease glucose and insulin responses for the next meal. This is known as the “second meal effect”.

• Choose fewer calorie-laden foods. Sometimes the best thing to do is to eat fewer calories. Reduce the amount of gravy and go easy on the dessert.

Damage Control

Exercise of the MonthTRX Suspension TrainerIn the last issue we talked about the TRX Suspension Trainer for core training. The TRX is very versatile and can be used for core training as well as stretching.

Let’s talk about chain stretching. We know muscles do not work independently to produce functional movement. A group of muscles works in unison to produce a specific movement. We call that group of muscles a chain. Chain stretching simply means stretching the entire chain of those muscles at one time.

Let’s take a closer look at two of

these chains and how to stretch them effectively.

The posterior oblique chain consists of the glute maximus, thoracolumbar fascia and the opposite latissimus dorsi. The posterior oblique chain helps to

transfer force between the lower and upper body. It is paramount in spinal stabilisation during single leg stance. Runners in particular often have tightness in this chain.

The anterior oblique chain consists of the internal oblique and adductor muscles on the same side together with the external oblique muscles on the opposite side. It acts to provide anterior stabilisation of the sacroiliac joint during forward rotational movements in the stance phase of a gait.

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FITNESS

DEEP WATER RUNNINGStarting Tuesday, 11 & Thursday, 13 January8.30am to 9.30am at the Swimming Pool

Deep Water Running (DWR) has long been used by physiotherapists as rehabilitation from injury, and by exercise specialists to train and condition their clients for cardiovascular fitness.

When properly performed, DWR is a cool way to stay in shape. It is a form of cross-training, or for someone looking for the benefits of a low-impact aerobic workout. Ideally, DWR is carried out using a flotation belt or other buoyancy equipment such as a “water noodle”.

Here are some tips to remember.

• Try to simulate your natural running style.

• Initiate arm motion from the shoulder and relax your hands.

• Keeps a neutral spine with slight forward flexion, and use core strength to maintain a vertical position.• Reach with leading leg and “pull” through the water, and actively pull trailing leg forward using a full range of motion.

• Keep toes relaxed and focus on your hip and knees.

Keep the following in mind.

• BuoyancyA body immersed to the neck bears approximately 10 per cent of its body weight, 25 to 35 per cent if immersed to the chest

and 50 per cent if immersed to the waist.

• Resistance Increasing the speed of movement in the water will automatically result in increased resistance, leading to higher workloads, increased heart rates and improved cardiovascular conditioning. Avoid compromising your form in order to increase speed.

• SpeedDue to the resistance, you can work different muscles simultaneously with a single exercise: e.g., biceps and triceps. If you use equipment in the Gym, muscle actions change and two separate exercises are needed for biceps and triceps.

2011 FITNESS CHALLENGE

Stairway to Heaven Starting from 1 to 31 January

Break in this New Year at the Gym and challenge yourself to become the next Stairmaster Champion.

Try as many 10-minute sessions on the Stairmaster within four weeks and the most number of steps climbed wins a prize. Start training now, join the competition and beat your personal best.

DIYFoam Roller

Massage WorkshopThursday, December 9, 11.30am to 12.30pm

at Studio 1Instructor: Lewis Toh

If you want a massage everyday, improve your core stability, balance, flexibility, and learn cool ways to take your current workouts to the

next level, then this FREE workshop is for you.

The foam roller is an amazing, economical piece of

equipment. We love the roller and you will too! Bring your own roller or buy one when

you enrol.

Register early as space is limited.

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GOLF

Chock-full of GoodiesAs the year draws to a close, many may think our Golf calendar does as well, and your Golf Section Committee gets a well-earned rest. Well, that is not the case, and the Committee has been busier than Santa to make sure Members have a good ending to the year, a running start in January and a great programme for 2011.

October – CorrectionWe made an error last month, and the Committee would like to confirm that Adrian Tan is the 2010 Annual Championship Mens’ Best Gross winner.

November – Ryder CupOur final match of the year was at Tanah Merah Country Club. We failed at the very last putt to yank the Claret Cup from the American Club’s grip, with the 10 Tanglin Club pairs losing 5.5 to 4.5. A great game with fun opponents and, in true British style, something we do twice a year. Make sure you book your slot next year.

December – Xmas PartTeeOn Friday, 17 December everyone is invited to wake up early, take a taxi to Marina Bay Golf Course, play 18 holes, hop on an open-top bus back to the Club, enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch, receive a gift from Santa

then go home for a nap. Places will be limited and lunch will be for players only.

January – Captain's CupS T Lee and your Committee will be hosting the Annual Captain's Cup at Singapore Island Country Club Sime Course on Friday, 21 January 2011. A shotgun start will be followed with a Churchill Room Gala Dinner a la Annual Championship, and some surprise entertainment. Sign up early so that you can be there, rather than read about it a month later and wish you had been.

February – Weekend GolfAs some of us have to work during the week, we are now negotiating for a regular Sunday game without having to ask our Members to get a new line of credit.

Programme in 2011Our new budget for 2011 has been approved. With our 310 Section Members' subscriptions and Barclay's generous sponsorship, the Committee has lined up the following programme for next year:

• Afford Members the chance to play at least twice a year.• Play on at least seven of the major courses in Singapore.

• Organise at least one social/ Inter-Club game a month, some of which will be on weekends.• Participate in the quarterly Seven Social Clubs matches.• Stage two majors: the Annual Championship and Captain's Cup.• Organise one overseas and one over-the-Causeway tour.• Subsidise the cost of playing by up to $50 per person.• Provide high quality and fun après-golf food and entertainment at minimal cost.

To run this programme, we need an active and lively Committee. If any Members would like to assist, please email [email protected] of the Sports & Recreation Department.

Finally, to those of you who are unable to make it to the Xmas ParTee, on behalf of Alex Eow, Eugene Lim, David James, Dr Yung Shing Wai, Gopal Banerji, June Seegars, Jürgen Martiens, Ranjan Ramchandani, S T Yeo and myself, thanks for your support in 2010, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and see you on the tee box in 2011!

Chris ClaridgeGolf Convenor

A good sport: Jackie Williams.David James taking one for the Team.

American Club vs The Tanglin Club. Craig Carlisle, Michael Gray and Andrew Lochrie.

Golf at Seletar Country Club on 8 October.


LAWN BOWLS

Ending 2010 on a High NoteAnother year is almost over, and hundreds of bowls of all colours, sizes and weights have traversed our now well-used green.

We bragged about the success we achieved in 2009, our inaugural year, but we can confidently say that 2010 has been even more successful. With the Christmas Carnival yet to come on 12 December, we shall complete the year on a high note with a large turnout suitably attired in festive style.

So, all of us in the Bowls Section send Christmas greetings to all our readers, their families and friends as well as the staff of The Tanglin Club who make our activities possible. We also hope for a peaceful, healthy and prosperous year ahead.

News from the GreenThe highlight of November was the Inter-Section match with the Tennis Section. It occurred largely because the Tennis players did so well in the Inter-Section Shield Competition and fancied their chances against the real bowlers. The Captain of the Lawn Bowls Section Virginia Longfellow also happens to be the Tennis Convenor, so she was hard pressed to decide which team she would play for in this needle match. Someone was going to be hurt whatever she decided, so the bowlers took the high ground by insisting she represent Tennis. In the event, this arrangement worked well, with each Section winning two rinks with the overall number of shots being 66 to Bowls and 61 to Tennis. Shush, but VL lost her match!

The afternoon was concluded at the

Beer Garden with a good meal washed down with appropriate libations. Thanks go to Social Secretary Devi Hodgkinson and the Sports & Recreation staff.

Club Bowls ChampionshipsThese are progressing well in all disciplines and should be completed before the end of December. As in all knock-out competitions, there have been a few surprises, with many matches being well-laced with excitement. The most dramatic incident occurred in the Singles Championship game between Richard Coventry and Dave Robertson. Dave was one shot from victory at what might have been the final end when Richard touched the jack with his first bowl. Dave responded with his first bowl , finishing a half inch behind Richard’s. Then the next three bowls sat within an inch of one another, so five bowls formed a head worthy of publication in the Photo of the Year Competition!

Unfortunately, no camera was available to record the event. The drama didn’t stop there because the score was now even, and at the conclusion, it came down to a measure for one shot. The measure produced a difference of one millimetre to Richard’s advantage, so he has progressed to the semi-final.

Annual Dinner & Prize PresentationThis will take place on 7 January 2011 and is open to all Tanglin Club Members. Register your interest with the Sports & Recreation Department now.

John Child

Lawn Bowls vs Tennis Inter-Section Game.

Rodger Kimpton showing off his moves.

Ready, Set, Lawn Bowls!

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SCUBA

Diving off the side of the HMS Repulse.

Whale Shark.

South China Sea Dive TripIn mid-October, Tanglin Club and Blue Barracuda divers went on a five-day live-aboard trip to dive among South China Sea shipwrecks.

The wreck dives were around Pulau Tioman and included the Sara D (Dutch Merchant Ship) and the HMS Repulse (British Battle Cruiser).

It is now whale shark season, and not to be outdone by the recent Tanglin Club Scuba Section trip to Pulau Aur, we sighted a large Eagle Ray, a four-metre baby whale shark, a six-metre juvenile and another whale shark sighting at the surface.

The whale shark is classified as a vulnerable species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. It is quite a rare sight. Perhaps these recent sightings may be an indictation that the preservation efforts for this magnificent gentle giant are showing positive signs.

Derek QuekScuba Section Convenor

Four-inch shells on the HMS Repulse.

WRelaxing with a glass of wine at the end of the day.

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SQUASH

The Chiengmai Cup 2010The Royal Bangkok Sports Club’s Chiengmai Cup ran from 22 to 24 October. Twenty-seven teams competed in this Jumbo Doubles tournament, seven of them from The Tanglin Club.

Our teams were: Shane Hagan and Paul Isted, Al Aspen and Zainal Abidin, Norman and Milton Wee, Peter Rogers and Ashley Gunning, Richard Coventry and Rob Crewdson, Kristen Mansfield and Darcy McColl, and David Palmer and Brian Dickerson.

Our Club results: Al and Zainal were defeated by eventual tournament winners Phil Head and Glenn Hitch from Hong Kong Football Club. Paul and Shane were knocked out in a closely contested match by the Malaysian

pairing of Michael Soo and Ng Jo Wen from Royal Selangor Club who made it through to the final. In the Plate event, Kristen and Darcy reached the finals but could not clinch the win.

Birthday BashWe held a Birthday Bash at the end of last month, funded by voluntary contributions from September and October Birthday Boys and Girls. Not many of the contributors could make it on the day, but the other players certainly appreciated their generosity. Jörg’s FarewellJörg Schweizer relocated back to Germany on 3 November, but not before hosting an evening of food and drinks for his friends in the Squash Section the evening before. Thank you, Jörg! We hope

you find a space for your Farewell Plaque in your new home. We look forward to your next visit. Cosmo ResultsOur Cosmo Team just completed a home and an away victory over the American Club and British Club in consecutive weeks. As Team Captain Gary Matthews noted: “The team is storming, with Vincent Lam and Wong Tien Yin, undefeated so far this season!” Well done, Team! This is a big improvement from last year. Leaving MembersLouise Carlyle left the Section in November. We now have 165 Section Members. Brian DickersonSquash Committee Member

The Tanglin Club players in Kuala Lumpur for the Raintree Club Tournament. From left: Peter Rogers, Richard Coventry, Rob Crewdson and Norman Wee.

Jörg Schweizer's (third from left) farewell party.

Plate runners-up in BangkokDarcy and Kristen.

"Cheers, everyone!"

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TENNIS

The Men’s and Ladies’ Tennis Teams has had one of the most successful seasons in recent years.

With new members Taco Portengen and Justin Crane adding much strength to the squad, the Team scored comprehensive pre-season friendlies over the British Club Bangkok (9-3) and Jurong Country Club (9-2).

The Men’s Team then started its Singapore Tennis Association Inter-Club Doubles League campaign by defeating the teams from NTUC, Burghley Tennis Centre and Singapore Cricket Club, but narrowing losing to The Clay Courts.

A solid victory over NUSS meant the team needed one more win to qualify for the semi-final. The lack of available players and a strong A-grade teenage “lawyer” unfortunately helped the Law Society beat the Tanglin Club 2-1

to book the first semi-final slot. The remaining three teams then had to battle it out in their respective last match for the other semi-final place.

Sanwa Tennis Club, our last opponent and winner last year, held The Tanglin Club Team to 1-1, and the tie was down to our last pair, Bernard Fung and Yen En Lai, who were forced into the third set by the Japanese. The tension was unbearable as they trailed 4-5. Then En Lai saved two match points by smacking consecutive second serves onto the service line, before the pair won the final set 7-5 to claim the last semi-final spot by a whisker, amid feverish cheers from the gallery.

In the semi-final at the Kallang Tennis Centre, the team came up against a strong Savannah Club. Mark Fernandes and Andrew Longfellow were outclassed by its top pair. Bernard Fund and Waldemar Dubaniowski continued their season’s fine form to beat the second pair, but Vincent Lam and Justin Crane could not find a way to blast past its solid third pair net players.

Well done also to C T Khoo, Lim Chin, Devesh Chetty, Daniel Chee and Taco for helping the Team into the semi-final.

In the Ladies’ competition, the team beat Nanyang Technological University, NUSS and Singapore Schools Sports Council to take second place behind unbeaten NTUC which won 15 of 15 matches.

In the semi-final match at Kallang Tennis Centre, which was rain- delayed until the next day, they came up against a young and spirited Singapore Cricket Club side and went out all in straight sets.

Overall, the team of Cho Yu-Mei, Stephanie Cheah, Lee-Yin Salle, Naomi Takeda, Shigeko Ueno, Melissa Lo, Chew I-Jin, Bianca Choy, Nicole Rosenberger, Cathy Leow, Chang Shu Ling and Virginia Longfellow all performed admirably and with great dedication.

Vincent Lam Men’s Captain

We just completed our Singapore Tennis Association Inter-Club Doubles Competition.

We fielded two teams: a Men’s Team in the B Division and a Ladies’ Team in the A Division. Both made it to the semi-finals.

For the Ladies, we had a strong competition over the last couple of months. The matches were held on Saturday afternoons and

Sunday mornings. At the end of the competition, we were Second in our pool. This put us in the semi-final on 30 October against the Singapore Cricket Club (SCC).

After a rain delay, it was decided the match should take place the next day, Sunday. The much younger opponents of SCC were too strong for us on the day, but there is always next year.

I really wish to thank all the players who took part in the competition and made themselves available. The players were: Cho Yu-Mei, Stephanie Cheah, Lee-Yin Salle, Naomi Takeda, Shigeko

Ueno, Melissa Lo, Chew I-Jin, Bianca Choy, Nicole Rosenberger, Cathy Leow, Chang Shu Ling and myself.

We have many events coming up, so please see check at the Sports & Recreation Department for more information and sign up for the 4 December End-of-Year Bash and the trip to Hong Kong, which starts on 10 Dec.

See you on the court.

Virginia LongfellowTennis Convenor

Dear Tennis Players...

A Successful Season!

Some of the Tanglin A Team at Kallang.

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RECIPROCAL CLUB FEATURE

Probably the friendliest, possibly the busiest and certainly the envy of other Clubs, East India Club in the heart of London’s clubland is full at just over 5,000 members of all ages who range from school-leavers to nonagenarians.

The imposing clubhouse at 16 St James’s Square has been an oasis for its Members since 1849. Once a haunt of the officers of the East India Company and the Armed Forces, membership is now open to any gentleman.

It welcomes Members from a healthy list of Reciprocal Clubs across the world and these international Members are welcomed back each time. The Tanglin Club is a particular favourite and warmly mentioned in the East India Club’s American Bar – the main Bar for Members and Guests.

Located a mere two-minute walk from Piccadilly Circus, East India Club has perhaps the best chef and kitchen of any London club. It is renowned as one of London’s most engaging gentlemen’s clubs and was recently voted favourite overseas Reciprocal Club by Members of the Cosmos Club in Washington DC.

Contact East India Club on tel: +44 20 7930 1000 or visit www.eastindiaclub.com

East India ClubThe Club Library.

The Bedrooms.

The Bedrooms.

The Smoking Room.A Conference Room.

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AUSTRALIAADELAIDE• The Adelaide ClubBRISBANE• Tattersall’s Club• The Brisbane Club• United Services ClubCANBERRA• The Commonwealth ClubMELBOURNE• Melbourne Club• Royal Automobile Club of Victoria• Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club• The Alexandra Club• The Athenaeum Club• The Australian ClubPERTH• The Weld Club • Western Australian ClubSYDNEY• Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron• Tattersall’s Club• Union, University & Schools Club

BANGLADESHDHAKA• Dhaka Club

CANADACALGARY• Glencoe Club • The Ranchmen’s ClubTORONTO• Granite Club• The National Club• The Toronto Lawn Tennis Club• University Club of TorontoVANCOUVER• Vancouver ClubVICTORIA• The Union Club of British Columbia

CHINABEIJING• Beijing American Club

FRANCEPARIS• Cercle de L’Union Interalliée

GERMANYHAMBURG• Der Ubersee Club BERLIN• International Club of Berlin

HONG KONG• American Club• Hong Kong Club• Hong Kong Football Club• Ladies’ Recreation Club

INDIA

BANGALORE• Bangalore ClubCALCUTTA• The Bengal Club• Tollygunge ClubMADRAS• Madras Cricket ClubMUMBAI• Bombay Gymkhana• Willingdon Sports ClubNEW DELHI• Delhi Gymkhana

INDONESIAJAKARTA• International Sports Club of Indonesia

IRELANDDUBLIN• Kildare Street & University Club

JAPANKOBE• Kobe Regatta & Athletic ClubTOKYO• Tokyo American ClubYOKOHAMA• Yokohama Country & Athletic Club

KENYANAIROBI• Muthaiga Club

KOREASEOUL• Seoul Club

MALAYSIAIPOH• Kelab Diraja Ipoh – Royal Ipoh ClubKUALA LUMPUR• Kelab Taman Perdana – Royal Lake Club• Royal Selangor Club• The Raintree Club of Kuala LumpurKUCHING, SARAWAK• Sarawak ClubNEGRI SEMBILAN• Royal Port Dickson Yacht Club• Sungei Ujong ClubPENANG• Penang Club• Penang Sports Club• Penang Swimming Club

MONACOMONTE CARLO• Le Yacht Club of Monaco

NEW ZEALANDAUCKLAND• The Auckland Club • The Northern ClubCHRISTCHURCH

• The Christchurch ClubDUNEDIN• The Dunedin ClubNAPIER• Hawke’s Bay ClubWELLINGTON• Wellesley Club

PAKISTANLAHORE• The Lahore Gymkhana

PAPUA NEW GUINEAPORT MORESBY• Papua Club

PHILIPPINESBAGUIO• Baguio Country ClubMAKATI• Manila Club• Manila Polo Club

SRI LANKACOLOMBO• Colombo ClubNURWARA ELIYA• The Hill Club

SOUTH AFRICADURBAN• Durban ClubJOHANNESBURG• The Country Club JohannesburgSANDTON• Inanda Club

SWEDENSTOCKHOLM• The Sallskapet Club• The Royal Bachelors Club

TAIWANTAIPEI• American Club in China

THAILANDBANGKOK• The Bangkok Club• The British Club• The Royal Bangkok Sports Club

UNITED KINGDOM & CHANNEL ISLANDSABERDEEN• Royal Northern & University ClubCHANNEL ISLANDS• The Victoria Club, St HelierEDINBURGH• The New Club• The Royal Overseas League• The Royal Scots ClubGLASGOW• The Western Club

LIVERPOOL• The AthenaeumLONDON• Army & Navy Club• Carlton Club• East India Club• Naval & Military Club• Oriental Club• The Royal Air Force Club• The Athenaeum• The Caledonian Club• The Calvary & Guards Club• The Hurlingham Club• The Lansdowne Club• The Naval Club• The New Cavendish Club• The Reform Club• The Royal Automobile Club• The Royal Overseas League• The Sloane Club• United Oxford & Cambridge University ClubNORWICH• The Norfolk ClubOXFORDSHIRE• Phyllis Court ClubHenley-on-Thames

UNITED STATESBOSTON• Harvard Club of Boston• Union Club of BostonCHICAGO• The University ClubCLEVELAND• The Union ClubHONOLULU• The Pacific ClubNEW HAVEN• The Graduate ClubNEW YORK CITY• The Harvard Club of New York City• The Princeton Club of New York• The Union League Club• The Yale Club of New York CityPHILADELPHIA• The Racquet ClubPITTSBURGH• The University ClubSAN FRANCISCO• The Metropolitan Club• Olympic ClubSEATTLE• The Rainier Club• Washington Athletic ClubWASHINGTON DC• Cosmos Club• The Georgetown Club• The University Club

VIETNAMHANOI• The Hanoi Club

RECIPROCAL CLUBS

More information about these clubs is available in the Reading Room and the website at www.tanglinclub.org.sg


BOOKS & DVDS

FICTIONThe Elegance Of The HedgehogMuriel BarberyNo Time For GoodbyeLinwood BarclayConflict Of EmpiresSam BaroneMockingjaySuzanne CollinsThe ReversalMichael ConnellyThe FortBernard CornwellThe SpyClive CusslerLost EmpireClive CusslerReturn Of SummerhouseJude DeverauxInside OutBarry EislerThe Death InstinctJed Ruben FeldFall Of GiantsKen FollettOff The RailsChristopher FowlerThe Assassin’s PrayerAriana FranklinA Reliable WifeRobert GoolrickThe Good SonMichael GruberThe Risk Of DarknessSusan HillPretty Little ThingsJilliane HoffmanVeil Of NightLinda HowardCity Of Lost GirlsDeclan HughesNecklace & Calabash: A Chinese Detective StoryRobert Van GulikEmpire Of SilverConn IgguldenThe Marks Of CainTom KnoxRough JusticeStephen LeatherOur Kind Of TraitorJohn le Carré Darkly Dreaming DexterJeff LindsayDexter Is DeliciousJeff Lindsay

Trick Of The DarkVal McDermidThe Cult Of OsirisAndy McDermottLet It RideJohn McFetridge The Inspector & SilenceHakan NesserOne DayDavid NichollsThe Secret Intensity Of Everyday LifeWilliam NicholsonDon’t BlinkJames PattersonIn The Name Of HonourRichard North PattersonStripThomas PerrySalem FallsJodi PicoultSongs Of The Humpback WhaleJodi PicoultThe Good Man Jesus & The Scoundrel ChristPhilip PullmanArrows Of FuryAnthony RichesRapture In DeathNora RobertsNemesisPhilip RothImpactDouglas PrestonThe Bones Of AvalonPhil RickmanDon’t TellKaren RoseLuka And The Fire Of LifeSalman RushdieThe Kill ZoneChris RyanThe Bad Book AffairIan SansomThe Wilt InheritanceTom SharpeSo Much For ThatLionel ShriverThe Nearest ExitOlen SteinhauerThe Venetian JudgementDavid StoneAnd The Rain My DrinkHan SuyinThe StrainDel Guillermo Toro & Chuck Hogan

The SlapChristos TsiolkasThe Geneva DeceptionJames TwiningRabbit, RunJohn UpdikeSavagesDon WinslowVillianShuichi YoshidaLast Night At Chateau MarmontLauren Weisberger

NON-FICTIONThe PacificHugh AmbroseAlex’s Adventures In NumberlandAlex BellosEven Silence Has An End: My Six Years Of Captivity In The Colombian JungleIngrid Betancourt A JourneyTony BlairIcons Of EnglandBill BrysonWhite House DiaryJimmy CarterThe Glamour Of Grammar: A Guide To The Magic And Mystery Of Practical EnglishRoy Peter ClarkThrough The Language GlassGuy DeutscherA World Without IslamGraham FullerFour FishPaul GreenbergThe Tenth ParallelEliza GriswoldThe Terrorist Hunters: The Definitive Inside Story Of Britain’s Fight Against TerrorAndy HaymanCooking With Master Chef: Food For Your Family And FriendsMichel Roux Jr Financial Serial Killers: Inside The World Of Wall Street Money Hustlers, Swindlers, And Con Men

Bruce Kelly & Tom AjamieThe Third ManPeter Mandelson The Party: The Secret World Of China’s Communist RulersRichard McGregor The Year That Changed The World: The Untold Story Behind The Fall Of The Berlin WallMichael MeyerIn Lieu Of Ideology: An Intellectual Biography Of Dr Goh Keng SweeOoi Kee BengCountry Madness: An English Country Diary Of A SingaporeanOng Young Lock Sexual Personae: Art And Decadence From Nefertiti To Emily Dickinson Camille PagliaBackstabbing For Beginners: My Crash Course On International DiplomacyMichael Soussan The Woman Who Fell From The Sky: An American Journalist In YemenJennifer Steil Beyond The Blue GateTeoh Soh LungThe Forgotten HighlanderAlistair UrquhartThe Butterfly Mosque: A Young American Woman’s Journey To Love And IslamWillow G Wilson Obama’s WarsBob Woodward

SCIENCE FICTIONThe Last ColonyJohn ScalziSeeds Of EarthMichael Cobley

NEW DVDsACTION & ADVENTURE• Conan the Barbarian (1982)• Dark Angel (2002)• Dragon Heart (1996)• Earthsea (2004)• George of the Jungle (1997)• Half Past Dead (2002)• Hercules (2005)• Highlander (1986)• Hollow Man 2 (2006)• Iron Man 2 (2010)• Jason and the Argonauts (2000)• Kiss of Death (1995)

• Nighthawks (1981)• Puerto Vallarta Squeeze (2004)• Repo Men (2010)• Resident Evil (2002)• Robin Hood (2010)• Shark Swarm (2008)• Shoot First and Pray You Live (2008)• Tekken (2010)• The Color of Magic (2008)• The Gauntlet (1977)• The State Within (2006)• The Stool Pigeon (2010)• Three Kingdoms: Resurrection Of

The Dragon (2008)• Walk On Fire (1988)

ANIMATION• Yona Yona Penguin (2009)

CLASSIC• Blue Hawaii (1961)• The Glass Bottom Boat (1966)• The Mirror (1975)

COMEDY• Are We There Yet? (2005)• Buddy (1997)

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Book ReviewOur Kind Of TraitorBy John le Carré

The unrivalled master of spy fiction returns with a taut and suspenseful tale of dirty money and evendirtier politics.

As menacing and flawlessly paced as The Little Drummer Girl and as morally complex as The Constant Gardener, Our Kind of Traitor is signature le Carré. Perry and Gail are idealistic and very much in love when they splurge on a tennis vacation at a posh beach resort in Antigua. But the charm begins to pall when a big-time Russian

money launderer enlists their help to defect. In exchange for amnesty, Dima is ready to rat out his vory (Russian criminal brotherhood) compatriots and expose the corruption in the so-called legitimate financial and political worlds.

Soon, the guileless couple become pawns in a deadly end game, and the outcome will be determined by the victor of the British Secret Service embroiled in ruthless internecine battles.

DVD ReviewThe Girl With The Dragon TattooStarring Noomi Rapace and Michael NyqvistForty years ago, Harriet Vanger disappeared from a family gathering on the island owned and inhabited by the powerful Vanger clan. Her body is never found, yet her uncle is convinced she was murdered and

the killer is a member of his own tightly knit but dysfunctional family.

He employs disgraced financial journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Michael Nyqvist) and the tattooed, ruthless computer hacker Lisbeth Salander (Noomi Rapace) to investigate the case. When the pair link Harriet’s disappearance to a number of grotesque murders from almost 40 years ago, they begin to unravel a dark and appalling family history. But the Vangers are a secretive clan, and Blomkvist and Salander are about to find out just how far they are prepared to go toprotect themselves.

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• Break up Club (2010)• Legal Eagles (1986)• Letters to Juliet (2010)• My Life In Ruins (2009)• Sex In The City 2 (2010)• She’s Out Of My League (2010)• Side Effects (2005)• The Haunted Mansion (2003)• Toys (1992)

DOCUMENTARY• Babies (2010)• Oceans (2009)• Pete Seeger: The Power Of The Song (2007)• The Crimson Wing :Mystery Of The Flamingos (2008)

DRAMA• American Beauty (1999)• Aurore (2005)• Avalon (1990)• Cracks (2009)• Don’t Come Knocking (2005)• Easy Virtue (2008)• Everafter (1998)• Frozen (2010)• George of the Jungle 2 (2003)• Golden Door (2006)• Grey Gardens (2009)• Half Light (2006)• Heartburn (1986)• Hope Springs (2003)• I’ll Be There (2003)• Mad Love (1995)• Nero (2004)• Ocean Heaven (2010)

• Perfect Catch (2005)• Pope Joan (2009)• Proud (2004)• Shuttle (2008)• Skeletons in the Closet (2001)• Small Time Crooks (2000)• Sunset Boulevard (1950)• Taking Chance (2009)• The Gathering Storm (2002)• The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (2009)• The Good Shepherd (2006)• The Magnificent Ambersons (2002)• The Outlaw (1943)• The Statement (2003)• Tuck Everlasting (2002)• Two-Legged Horse (2008)

FOR KIDS• Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale (2010)• Beauty And The Beast (1991)• Beauty And The Beast: The Enchanted Christmas (1997)• Beauty And The Beast: Belle’s Magical World (1998)• How To Train Your Dragon (2010)• The Penguins of Madagascar: Operation-Penguin Takeover (2008)• Toy Story 3 (2010)• The Wubbulous World Of Dr. Seuss: The Cat’s Adventures (1996)

• The Wubbulous World Of Dr. Seuss: The Cat’s Musical Tales (1996)

HORROR• Anamorph (2007)• Blood Ties (2009)• Curse of the Deserted (2010)• Kaidan (2007)• The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer (2003)

MINISERIES• The Poseidon Adventure (2005)

MUSICAL• Double Platinum (1999)

TV SERIES• Battlestar Galactica: Season 4.5• Desperate Housewives: The Complete Sixth Season• Dark Angel: The Complete First Season• Hannah Montana: Season 3 Volume 4• Lost : Season 6• The Vampire Diaries: The Complete First Season• Two And A Half Men : Season 7• Ugly Betty: The Complete Fourth & Final Season

WESTERN• 4 For Texas (1963)


Showtimes: Friday, 8pm • Saturday, 6pm & 9pm • Sunday, 2.30pm & 8pm • Film Ratings: G - General viewing • PG - Parental guidance required NC16 - No children below 16 • M18 - For viewers aged 18 & above • R21 - For adults aged 21 & above • For Enquiries: Please call

Reception at 66220555 or visit the website for more information. Tickets can be obtained at Reception.Moviegoers are to be seated 15 minutes before showtime.

NOTE: There will be no screenings on the weekend of 26, 27 & 28 November due to the Christmas Pantomime.

UPCOMING MOVIES3, 4 & 5 December

Alpha & Omega10, 11 & 12 December

The Switch17, 18 & 19 December

Eat, Pray, Love24, 25 & 26 December

Elf

CINEMA

EAT, PRAY, LOVE - PG17, 18 & 19 December • Drama (133 mins) • Starring: Julia Roberts, Hadi Subiyanto, Billy Crudup, Viola Davis •Director: Ryan MurphyLiz Gilbert (Roberts) had everything a modern woman is supposed to dream of having - a husband, a house, a successful career - yet like so many others, she found herself lost, confused, and searching for what she really wanted in life. Newly divorced and at a crossroads, Gilbert steps out of her comfort zone, risking everything to change her life, embarking on a journey around the world that becomes a quest for self-discovery.

ALPHA & OMEGA - PG3, 4 & 5 December • Animated (88 mins) •Starring: Justin Long, Hayden Panettiere, Dennis Hopper, Danny Glover• Director: Anthony BellKate and Humphrey are two wolves who are nothing alike. Kate’s an alpha wolf – to her, discipline, duty and responsibility are everything. On the other hand, Humphrey is an omega wolf -- fun, friends and frivolity are what are important to him. In the world of wolves, alphas and omegas don’t mix, mingle or mate – such is pack law. As the alpha wolf daughter of the western pack leader, Kate is arranged to marry Garth, the alpha wolf son of the eastern pack leader, not for love but to prevent a deadly war between the two packs. But the marriage is put on hold when, unbeknownst to anyone, Kate and Humphrey are taken by park rangers from their home in Jasper Park.

EVERYBODY’S FINE – PG19, 20 & 21 November • Drama (100 mins) • Starring: Robert De Niro, Drew Barrymore, Lucien Maisel, Kate Beckinsale, Sam Rockwell, Damian Young • Director: Kirk Jones This is a remake of Giuseppe Tornatore’s Stanno Tutti Bene, where a widower embarks on an impromptu road trip to reconnect with each of his grown children, only to discover that their lives are far from picture perfect.

Showtimes: Friday, 8pm • Saturday, 6pm & 9pm • Sunday, 2.30pm & 8pm • Film Ratings: G - General viewing • PG - Parental guidance required NC16 - No children below 16 • M18 - For viewers aged 18 & above • R21 - For adults aged 21 & above • For Enquiries: please call the

Front Office at 66220555 or visit the website for more information. Tickets can be obtained at the Front Office.Moviegoers are to be seated 15 minutes before showtime.

UPCOMING MOVIES

31 December,1 & 2 January

You Again

7, 8 & 9 JanuaryMega Mind

14, 15 & 16 JanuarySecretariat

21, 22 & 23 JanuaryThe Social Network

28, 29 & 30 JanuaryFair Game

ALPHA & OMEGA - PG3, 4 & 5 December • Animated (88 mins) • Starring: Justin Long, Hayden Panettiere, Dennis Hopper, Danny Glover • Director: Anthony Bell, Ben GluckKate and Humphrey are two wolves who are nothing alike. Kate is an alpha wolf – to her, discipline, duty and responsibility are everything. On the other hand, Humphrey is an omega wolf – fun, friends and frivolity are what are important to him. In the world of wolves, alphas and omegas don't mix, mingle or mate – such is pack law.

THE SWITCH - NC1610, 11 & 12 December • Comedy (104 mins) • Starring: Jason Bateman, Jennifer Aniston, Jeff Goldblum, Juliette Lewis • Director: Josh Gordon, Will SpeckThe film is based on Jeffrey Eugenides' short story Baster, which was first published in The New Yorker. The movie centres on a neurotic and insecure man (Bateman) who finds out his best friend (Aniston) wants to have a child through artificial insemination. He replaces her donor's semen with his own and is then forced to live with the secret that he is the child's real father.

EAT, PRAY, LOVE - PG17, 18 & 19 December • Drama (140 mins) • Starring: Julia Roberts, Hadi Subiyanto, Billy Crudup, Viola Davis • Director: Ryan MurphyLiz Gilbert (Roberts) had everything a modern woman is supposed to dream of having – a husband, a house, a successful career – yet like so many others, she found herself lost, confused, and searching for what she really wanted in life. Newly divorced and at a crossroads, Gilbert steps out of her comfort zone, risking everything to change her life, embarking on a journey around the world that becomes a quest for self-discovery.

ELF - PG24, 25 & 26 December • Family (100 mins) • Starring: Will Ferrell, James Caan, Edward Asner, Mary Steenburgen • Director: Jon FavreauThis is a story about a human baby raised as an elf, in a city where no one remembers the true meaning of Christmas. After wreaking havoc in the elf community due to his size, Buddy (Ferrell) heads to New York City to find his place in the world, and to track down his father.

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BOXING DAY BRUNCHSUNDAY, 26 DECEMBER,

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NEW YEAR’S BALLFRIDAY, 31 DECEMBER,

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