the tanglin club magazine: december 2012

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The Scuba Section installs a memorial plaque on the wreck of MV Seven Skies in memory of Dr Marcus Lim. PG40

SCUBA: REMEMBERING DR MARCUS LIMA Special General Meeting will be convened on the 14th of January. 4 Resolutions will be discussed at the General Meeting.

A special Christmas get-together for the special ladies of the Club. Stand a chance to win an exclusive watch and more!

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President’s Message

General Manager’s Message

Special General Meeting

Editor’s Note

Reciprocal Clubs

Members’ Page

Books & DVDs

Recent Events: Meet the Author

Feature: Julian Andrew Sanchez’s Personal Statement

Feature: Goodbye to 2012

New Year’s Eve Ball: Enchanted Forest

Ladies Xmas Lunch: A Merry Get Together

Events & Entertainment

Christmas Celebrations 2012

Executive Gourmet Set Lunch

Supper Club Christmas Special

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Sim Yong ChanRobert WienerZoeb SadiqDr Richard TanJudy Ip-HarrisRobert WienerLim Kian KokPeter KohNan SandfordSim Yong ChanDavid PalmerPatrick KwekFrank Newman

PRESIDENTVICE-PRESIDENTHONORARY TREASURERDEVELOPMENT & PROPERTY CONVENORENTERTAINMENT CONVENORFOOD & BEVERAGE CONVENORHUMAN RESOURCE CONVENORLIBRARY CONVENORMAGAZINE & WEBSITE CONVENORMEMBERSHIP & RULES CONVENORPLANNING CONVENORSPORTS & RECREATION CONVENORTENDERS & PURCHASING CONVENOR

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MONDAY, 31 DECEMBER, 7.30PM UNTIL LATE AT THE CHURCHILL ROOM, DELI LOUNGE, TAVERN AND MAIN LOBBY

Supper ClubThe Churchill Room Presents:

Every Friday & Saturday* in DecemberChristmas Special

My Fellow Members

It has been seven months since the AGM on 30/4/12, and five months to the next; a good time to render an interim report, and to share our plans for next year.

The operating surplus (sans members’ entrance fees, depreciation and investment income) for February 2012 to October 2012, compared to the corresponding period last year, increased by $807k (this year’s surplus of $604k against last year’s loss of $203k). The increase was due, in part, to higher revenues of $434k from F&B. The Churchill Room was closed for three months last year for renovations. The Supper Club, introduced in August has increased covers from 1,700 in July to 1,950 in October. The average check has increased from about $44 to $48. With the introduction of a slew of measures, including more rigorous purchasing policies, selective price increases, reducing wastage and the introduction of new menu items, overall food costs across all outlets have been lowered by an average of four percentage points since June. The good news is that the operating deficits in the Churchill Room, Wheelhouse and Tangles, YTD is now $522k, compared to $845k last year, a reduction of $323k, or 38%. Although more remains to be done, I am confident that we are moving in the right direction. On behalf of the Club, I would like to thank the F&B Convenor, his sub-committee members and Management for their hard work, perseverance and commitment in producing these happier figures.

Higher guestroom and subscription revenues, by $262k and $255k respectively, contributed to the operating surplus. The better guestroom revenues YTD are mainly due to the fact that they were closed for 2 months last year for renovations and the increased subscription income came from new Members.

The surplus was reduced by lower jackpot collections of $146k because of lower patronage and higher payouts. Utilities rose by $136k owing to higher tariffs. Effective 1/8/12, the Club has locked in electricity supplies at a fixed tariff of $0.2498/kwh for one year.

If we consider only members’ entrance fees, depreciation and investment

income, the Club incurred a deficit of $346k, compared to a surplus of $2.069 million last year. YTD we admitted 31 new (excluding 3 conversions from term membership) Members, compared to 87 (excluding 8 conversions from term membership) last year, resulting in a reduction of $2 million in members’ entrance fees. Depreciation increased by $458k as we have fully capitalized the amounts spent on the renovations to the Wheelhouse, Guestrooms, Churchill, Main Lobby, Entrance and Driveway.

Overall, YTD, we have a surplus of $258k before tax, compared to last year’s $1.866 million.

Cash and bank balances were reduced to invest in fixed income bonds, earning an average return of 3.6% per annum. As at 31/10/12, our current assets totalled $19.313 million and our non-current assets, comprising property, plant and equipment and held-to-maturity investments totalled $52.857 million. Our current liabilities comprising trade and other payables and members’ accounts and income tax payable are $6.255 million. The balance $65.914 million are in funds and reserves. We have no borrowings.

Since May, the GC has been consulting Members on the major challenges facing the Club. These include (a) the need for fair, sensible and clear rules for the indemnity of officers and dispute resolution in the Club (b) the optimization and rationalisation of space and facilities to cater for the present and future needs of Members, and (c) the greying of the membership.

The GC intends to convene a Special General Meeting (SGM) on 14/1/13 to discuss, and if thought appropriate, to approve its responses to these challenges. Documents for the SGM will be sent to Members shortly.

Four resolutions will be tabled at the SGM. Resolutions 1 and 2 are amendments to Rules 45A and 45B, on the indemnity of officers and dispute resolution in the Club. Resolution 3 seeks to amend Rule 11(v) by increasing the PTM from 4,000 to 5,000. Resolution 4 seeks approval for expenditure not exceeding $2.42 million for the renovation and refurbishment of the Wet Bar, Wine Bar, Card Room, Terrace Dining, Deli and extensions and improvements to the Tavern kitchen.

On 22/11/12, the GC approved the conversion of the Tangles into a Chinese restaurant, to provide another option for family dining for Members. At the same time, Management is looking into providing a bar or other facility for users of the Sports Centre. We will seek Members’ view on the proposal at a dialogue early next year. Subject to the consensus at the dialogue, we will seek the necessary approvals at the Annual General Meeting.

My GC colleagues and I believe that the four resolutions for the SGM (and the proposal for a Chinese restaurant at the Tangles) are in the interest of the Club. I value the contributions of Members at the three dialogues, and I am grateful to those who have taken the time to write to me after the dialogues with their many thoughtful suggestions and comments. I agree with my good friend Sia Yong that with goodwill, understanding, courage and imagination, we can overcome these challenges, and in the process, consolidate our position as the best club in Singapore. I urge you to attend the SGM and to vote for the four resolutions.

On the occasion of the coming festive season, Helen and I would like to take this opportunity to wish Members and Staff, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Sim Yong ChanPresidentThe Tanglin Club

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

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Dear Members,

It is my first Christmas in The Tanglin Club, and I am looking forward to seeing our members coming together to celebrate the season with good food and drink, and the camaraderie in the Christmas spirit that is unique to this Club. Our Christmas promotions are being booked fast, so if you have not done so, do reserve your seats quickly.

The holidays remind us to take a break from the hustle-and-bustle of work, and to spend our time with family, friends and

loved ones, and also to remind ourselves of our good fortune over the year, and to assist those less fortunate than ourselves.

So if you think you’ve been more naughty than nice, make some positive resolutions for the new year!

With that, I would like to wish all our members and their families, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Roy HiggsGeneral ManagerThe Tanglin Club

GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE

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STAR EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTHThere were two Club employees who were nominated:

Xu Jin Da from Tangles, and Moo Kean Hin, Chef De Partiefrom the Tavern Kitchen. Congratulations to their excellent

service and dedication to the Club!

MEMBERS’ REVIEW OF RECIPROCAL CLUBS

To the Members of The Tanglin Club,

If you travel to overseas destinations frequently and reside in clubs during your stay, we would appreciate your valuable feedback in the evaluation of the following clubs that have requested an arrangement of reciprocity with The Tanglin Club:

•The Vault Club, Cambodia•Chiraan Fort Club, Secunderabad, India

Please do let us know your opinions and ratings of these clubs, in terms of their accessibility from major airports/seaports, dining facilities and privileges, quality of accommodations, sporting facilities, etc., and email them to [email protected].

GUESTS TO PAY FOR PARKINGAs a means to defray increasing maintenance costs for the Club’s Multi-Storey Car Parks, and also due to limited parking lots, the Club will implement guest parking charges in mid-December 2012. Guest vehicles are still required to

be registered with the Club, prior to their entry, and can only be parked at the top-most deck of the Main Clubhouse Car Park, and in the Sports & Recreation Complex on weekdays only.

Members with foreign-registered vehicles without In-Vehicle Units (IUs) are advised to register a cash card of their choice with the Membership Department, to enable their registered vehicles entry to the Club’s Car Parks.

Guests with foreign-registered vehicles without IUs will need to use cash cards to gain entry into the Car Parks, from which the prevailing parking charges will be deducted upon exit.

PROPER USE OF SWIMMING LANESIn response to some enquiries, the Club would like to clarify the use of swimming lanes.

The swimming pool has eight official lanes, demarcated by the dark blue tiles and numbered from the starting blocks. Currently, there are three lanes designated for lap swimmers and the remaining lanes for other recreational users.

Please be reminded that the extreme left and right lanes are meant for entry and exit purposes only. Pool users are encouraged to keep that area clear for safety reasons.

SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING

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Special General Meeting on 14/1/13

(1) To amend Rule 45A (To set conditions on the indemnity given to office-bearers);

(2) To amend Rule 45B (To provide a mechanism for dispute resolution in the Club);

(3) To amend Rule 11(v) (To increase the Planned Total Membership from 4,000 to 5,000);

(4) To authorise expenditure not exceeding $2.42 million for the renovation and refurbishment of the Wet Bar, Terrace Dining, Wine Bar, Card Room and Deli and the

extension and improvement of the Tavern kitchen.

These resolutions and the reasons for them will be sent to Members soon.

Please take time to read them.

The GC believes that these resolutions are in the interest of the Club.

We look forward to seeing you at the SGM.

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I start my message this month with the season’s greetings to one and all! This is the most exciting time for the Club every year, and I am absolutely thrilled to see my old friends coming together to spend the holidays here and spread the good cheer around. A slew of fantastic Christmas events and promotions have been prepared for our members and their guests, so do read through this issue to find out more.

In early November, I was privileged to be at a familiar sporting event that’s close to my heart: the Singapore Cricket Club Rugby 7’s at the Padang. A total of 24 teams battled for the trophy, and what a battle it was! Being a rugger fan, I have never missed attending the matches in all these years, and this year, I was delighted to see old friends who travelled far and wide just for rugby. I would be lying if I did not say that I felt a small measure of pride when my friends were surprised to see me as fanatical as ever about my favourite sport.

On a more sombre note, old friends and acquaintances met up also for a solemn reason: Remembrance Day. Everyone gathered to pay their respects to their comrades-in-arms who perished in the line of duty during the Second World War. In occupied Singapore, captured Allied soldiers were marched to Changi Prison seventy years ago, and to commemorate that, members of the Royal Marines and Royal Navy retraced the route by walking the 21 kilometres from the Padang to Changi Chapel. As a child of the era, I remember the events of the war vividly, and I carry the memory of friends lost, to this day.

In the Club, good entertainment preceded our forthcoming festivities. We had the pleasure and honour to host Ms. Josephine Chia, a member of the Club and accomplished author of her memoirs, “Frog Under a Coconut Shell” at the Meet-the-Author evening at the Wine Bar on 25 October. For more on this, please read Mr. Robert Yeo’s inspiring article on the event on

page 10. Speaking of inspiring stories, turn to page 11 for a truly remarkable tale of a young man’s struggle to overcome adversity; he is a child of new members to the Club, and I was fascinated and touched by his positive journey through his difficulties, despite the obstacles that he has to face. Also, on page 28, you’ll find the adventures of the Bridge Section through the marvelously magical land of Sri Lanka, and of their riotously entertaining Mexican-themed gala dinner.

I sign off for the year 2012, wishing all my friends and loved ones, especially those Absent Members abroad, a very Merry Christmas and a hopeful Happy New Year!

Nan SandfordEditor, The Tanglin Club magazine

EDITOR’S NOTE

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 ClubNEWCASTLE• Newcastle ClubPERTH• The Weld Club • Western Australian ClubSYDNEY• Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron• Tattersall’s Club• Union, University & Schools ClubTASMANIA• The Tasmanian 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• Arbutus Club• 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

INDIABANGALORE• Bangalore ClubCALCUTTA• The Bengal Club• Tollygunge ClubMADRAS• Madras Cricket ClubMUMBAI• Bombay Gymkhana• Willingdon Sports ClubNEW DELHI• Delhi GymkhanaRAJASTHAN• Emerald Garden Club

INDONESIABALI• Canggu Club JAKARTA• International Sports Club of Indonesia

IRELANDDUBLIN• Kildare Street & University Club

ITALYROME• Circolo del Ministero Degli Affari Esteri

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 Lumpur

KUCHING, SARAWAK• Sarawak ClubNEGRI SEMBILAN• Royal Port Dickson Yacht Club• Royal Sungei Ujong ClubPENANG• Penang Club• Penang Sports Club• Penang Swimming Club

MONACOMONTE CARLO• Yacht Club de Monaco

NEW ZEALANDAUCKLAND• The Northern ClubCHRISTCHURCH• The Christchurch ClubDUNEDIN• The Dunedin ClubNAPIER• Hawke’s Bay Club

PAKISTANLAHORE• The Lahore Gymkhana• The Punjab Club Lahore

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

SPAINBARCELONA• Circulo Ecuestre

SRI LANKACOLOMBO• Colombo Club• Colombo Swimming ClubNURWARA ELIYA• The Hill Club

SOUTH AFRICACAPE TOWN• Kelvin Grove ClubDURBAN• Durban ClubJOHANNESBURG• The Country Club JohannesburgSANDTON• Inanda Club

SWEDENSTOCKHOLM• Sallskapet

GOTEBORG• The Royal Bachelors Club

TAIWANTAIPEI• American Club in China

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

UNITED ARAB EMIRATESABU DHABI• The Club

UNITED KINGDOMABERDEEN• Royal Northern & University ClubEDINBURGH• The New Club• The Royal Overseas League• The Royal Scots ClubGLASGOW• The Western ClubLIVERPOOL• 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• Oxford & Cambridge ClubNORWICH• The Norfolk ClubOXFORDSHIRE• Phyllis Court Club, Henley-on-Thames

UNITED STATESBOSTON• Harvard Club of Boston• Union Club of Boston

CHICAGO• The University ClubCLEVELAND• The Union Club

HONOLULU• 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

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MEMBERS’ PAGE

INTRODUCTION EVENING5 NovemberWe extend a warm welcome to our new members.

ORDINARY MEMBERS• Goh Chai Yu Jackie and Khoo Kay Tin

TERM MEMBERS• Tomonori & Mieko Takihi• James Jonathan & Sarah Rachael Chataway• Peta Louise & Phillip Stephen Nicholl• Peter James & Jennie Annabel Crowhurst• Rohit Karan & Shalini Sawhney

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS• Jean Victoria Boey (Spouse of Andrew Chun Choong Boey)

ABSENT MEMBERSWe bid a fond farewell to our members who are converting to Absent Membership, and we hope to welcome them back soon.• Mrs Kam Ai Hua and Mr Tiong Kian• Miss Marjory Liew Sok Mei• Mr Patrick Houghton Wale and Mrs Gillian Wale• Mr Anthony Peter McCall and Mrs Helen McCall-Lim Sui Suan

New Member James Jonathan Chataway (left) with Proposer Robert Huray

From left: New Members Jackie Goh Chai Yu and Khoo Kay Tin with Seconder Khoo Poh Choo.

From left: Proposer Jeremy Lake with New Members Jennie Annabel & Peter James Crowhurst.

From left: New Members Philip Stephen & Peta Louise Nicholl with Proposer David Edward Keith.

Proposer Andrew Chun Choong Boey (left) with New Member Jean Victoria Boey.

From left: Proposer Vinay Mathur with New Members Shalini & Rohit Sawhney.

From left: Seconder Edward Lim Tak Cheung with New Members Mieko & Tomonori Takihi

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

ADULT FICTIONEqual of the SunAnita AmirrezvaniA Night of Long KnivesRebecca Cantrell A City of Broken GlassRebecca Cantrell A Trace of SmokeRebecca Cantrell Telegraph AvenueMichael Chabon Killing FloorLee ChildBack FireCatherine Coulter This is How You Lose HerJunot Diaz The Girl Who Fell From the SkyHeidi W. Durrow The Map of Lost MemoriesKim Fay The Chocolate ThiefLaura Florand Midnight in PekingPaul French Robert Ludlum’s The Janus ReprisalJamie Freveletti The Governor’s WifeMark Gimenez The Red HouseMark Haddon Home FrontKristin Hannah Friday’s ChildGeorgette Heyer The Spanish BrideGeorgette Heyer The Elephant Keeper’s ChildrenPeter Hoeg Dream LakeLisa Kleypas

Let Love Find YouJohanna Lindsey The Shadow GirlsHenning Mankell PureTimothy Mo ZooJames Patterson The GodfatherMario Puzo The Last VictimKaren Robards The SirenTiffany Reisz To Algeria, with LoveSuzanne Ruta Happy BirthdayDanielle Steel Complete Short StoriesElizabeth Taylor A Hundred FlowersGail Tsukiyama The Shoemaker’s WifeAdriana Trigiani Mrs Ali’s Road to HappinessFarahad Zama

ADULT NON-FICTIONInterventions: A Life in War and PeaceKofi Annan and Nader MousavizadehThe Prime Ministers Who Never Were Francis BeckettObama and the Middle EastFawaz A. GergesThe Rise and Fall of Al-QaedaFawaz A. GergesMortalityChristopher HitchensExploring China: A Culinary Adventure 100 Recipes from Our JourneyKen Hom and Ching-He Huang

No More Bullshit, Please, We’re All Malaysians Kee Thuan ChyeHero: The Life & Legend of Lawrence of Arabia Michael KordaNigellissima Instant Italian InspirationNigella LawsonReady for DessertDavid Lebovitz Signature in the Cell: DNA and the Evidence for Intelligent DesignStephen MeyerWhat Matters in Jane Austen? : Twenty Crucial Puzzles Solved John Mullan The Rise and Fall of Arab Presidents for LifeRoger Owen The Network EffectJudith Perle Joseph AntonSalman Rushdie Breakout Nations: In Pursuit of the Next Economic MiraclesRuchir SharmaPax IndicaShashi Tharoor Charles Dickens: A LifeClaire Tomalin The Oath: The Obama White House and the Supreme CourtJeffrey Toobin How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of CharacterPaul Tough

BOOKS

BOOK REVIEWZOOby James Patterson

Three words: total world destruction. All over the world, brutal attacks are crippling entire cities. Jackson Oz, a young biologist, watches the escalating events with an increasing sense of dread. When he witnesses a coordinated lion ambush in Africa, the enormity of the violence to come becomes terrifyingly clear. With the help of ecologist Chloe Tousignant, Oz races to warn world leaders before it’s too late. The attacks are growing in ferocity, cunning, and planning, and soon there will be no place left for humans to hide.

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ACTION & ADVENTUREAbraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012)Iron Sky (2012)Prometheus (2012)The Cold Light Of Day (2012)Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale (2011)Fighting (2009)Raging Phoenix (2009)

DRAMACowgirls ‘n Angels (2012)Game Change (2012)Magic Mike (2012)Meeting Evil (2012)Moonrise Kingdom (2012)Pirahna 3DD (2012)Red Lights (2012)The Silent War (2012)Bullhead (2011)Higher Ground (2011)Texas Killing Fields (2011)The Ledge (2011)The Song of Sparrows (2008)

COMEDYThe Three Stooges: The Movie (2012)What To Expect When You’re Expecting (2012)Carnage (2011)The Trouble with Harry (1955)

FOR KIDSBeverly Hills Chihuahua 3: Viva La Fiesta (2012)Ice Age 4: Continental Drift (2012)Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (2012)Tom and Jerry: Around the World (2012)Tom and Jerry: Once Upon a Tomcat (2012)Thomas & Friends: Merry Christmas Thomas! (2011)Bob The Builder: Building Crew Holiday Collection (2008)Pooh’s Heffalump Movie (2005)Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas (2004)Tom and Jerry: Whiskers Away (2003)Mickey’s Magical Christmas: Snowed In at the House of Mouse (2001)A Bug’s Life (1998)The Original Christmas Classics (1964)

TV SERIESCriminal Minds: Season 4 (2008)Nikita: Season 2 (2011)Once Upon a Time: Season 1 (2011)Sherlock: Season 1 (2010)Sherlock: Season 2 (2012)The Closer: Season 7 (2011)The Walking Dead: Season 2 (2011)The West Wing: Season 6 (2004)

DOCUMENTARYAthens Mother of Western Civilization (2012)A Bite of China: Part 1 & Part 2 (2012)Disney Nature: Chimpanzee (2012)2008 Red Bull Air Race World Championship (2009)Air Power: The Story Of The U.S Air Force (2009)Battle For The Light (2009)Brian Sewell’s Grand Tour of Italy (2009)David Copperfield: Illusion (2004)

BLU-RAYLes Misérables: The Musical Event of a Lifetime (2010)

DVD REVIEWPROMETHEUSStarring Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron and Idris ElbaA team of scientists and explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a thrilling journey to the darkest corners on the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.

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Author Josephine Chia and member of the Club gave an informative and engaging talk on Thursday, 25th October 2012 in the Wine Bar. It was based on her memoirs, ‘Frog Under a Coconut Shell’ (Katak Bawah Tempurong), reprinted 2012.

I was privileged to chair it.

It was informative because Josephine grew up in Potong Pasir in the fifties, and witnessed Singapore’s progress enormously from, to use the phrase from former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, “third world to first world”. Her peranakan family, father Teochew and mother from Malacca, was so poor her mother had to sew her daughter’s dresses from old curtains. On another occassion, she and her brother looked hungrily at a piece of steak intended for a dog and dumped by an English family who lived up on the hill. She narrated how her mother empowered her by insisting that she go to school, against her father’s wishes. Further after she has learned to read and borrowed books

from the National Library in Stamford Road, her father tore one of the books in anger and she fought her father and was severely punished.

The same mother who so empowered her was later to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and became an old woman who could hardly recognize her and who could not control her mental and physiological processes. Josephine, who had married and settled in England, would return occasionally and nurse her mother – and suffer pangs of guilt that she could not be around to be with her stricken mother with whom she has shared a tremendous bond. Thus is the engaging part of her memoir.

Her candor in probing personal aspects of family history, warts and all, as well as her younger sister’s presence, contributed to the poignancy. Altogether, about 30 persons attended the talk which was supplemented by black and white photographs of old Singapore. Many questions were asked. Josephine also displayed some typical Nonya wares and signed copies of her book.

All told, it was an entertaining evening.

Robert Yeo

meet the author eveningWith Josephine Chia

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FEATURE

Life is a gift and could end at any given time. That is why I firmly believe that a person should dedicate their life to their dreams, so when the time comes to leave this earth they can look back and have no regrets. I have always been a believer in this philosophy and try to live my life in such a way that nothing is ever held back. This mindset is hard to live by but I have had many experiences that brought me close to death, so I have learned to appreciate life more than most.

From birth until the age of two, I spent the majority of my time in hospitals because of a kidney and liver condition. At the age of nine I lost my vision due to an intense bleed caused by a very sick liver. This acute illness nearly took my life! It was at this particular time that I realized that my childhood dream of becoming a professional baseball player was impossible. It was very clear to me that I would never be able to do things that required great vision, such as becoming an auto mechanic or computer technician. A good career would have to be achieved through the application of my intelligence and this intelligence would have to be a result of superior academic achievement.

Despite these challenges, I have managed to accomplish many things. I am most proud of the number of community service hours that I contributed back to those in need. In total, I have logged in 130 service hours at the Lighthouse for the Blind. This experience has made me a more rounded person as I was able to guide and counsel others that are dealing with a similar “situation” to my own. Additionally, volunteering allowed me to focus on others and not myself. It would have been quite easy to pity myself and simply give up. This is not in my DNA. Quitting or giving up are never

optional, no matter how great the challenge. People who cannot see are not stupid; we are blind and want to be treated as equals with our sighted peers. Yes, I have health issues. However, others face much more difficult and life-threatening issues daily or even by the minute.

No single instance shaped the way I go about living my life but rather I take my life as a whole learning experience. The drive and motivation I learned from these experiences is unmatched by any college student. I know this because I endured two years of high school with cancer and still was able to graduate with my class. Through it all, I know that my family will always be there for me and will provide whatever they can to help me succeed. A dimension that is also important is that I have confidence in myself and strive to be the best. I want what others think is impossible because of my disability. With my strong will and high self-esteem I hope to impact people’s life in a positive way. It is my hopes to achieve excellence, while helping others realise that their only limit comes from within.

Strong character is very important to me. I am not a follower by any stretch. In fact, I am quite proud of my achievement to stay alcohol and drug-free throughout my life. No one can pressure or convince me to do things that I do not want to do. More often than not, I am the one who demonstrates leadership to others and encourages sound decision-making.

Adversity is a great teacher and I aspire to be a great student. My motivation comes from my experience and my desire to rise to the top is a result of a strong value system. Life is precious indeed and I value every second that I am blessed to be on this planet.

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FEATURE

A Personal Statement by Julian Andrew Sanchez

Julian (left) with his Mother Andrea.

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GOODBYE TO 2012 BY TEO BENG E

In spite of the frankenflood of GIFsmaking life more colourful for the squeezed middle,

2012 has been considered an omnishambles.

The credo of YOLO having taken over has brought not less reckless living

but more gadgets-induced syndromeschief of which is the pervasive nomophobia.

Let’s hope 2013 will turn omniglorious.May it overflow with fun and funds,

real, electronic or in any other fashion.

Words of the Year (2011/2012) Used:frankenstorm = totally devastating storm

gif = graphic interchange format, compressed file format for imagessqueezed middle = people between the super-rich & the super-poor

omnishambles = situation characterized by blunders and miscalculationsYOLO = “you only live once”

nomophobia = anxiety caused by being without one’s mobile phone.

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Invite a guest or two to share the fun, in your very own exclusive Club.

With its perfect location, the Club’s 16 well-appointed suites, some with balconies and pool-view, are a logical choice for Members and Guests visiting Singapore. What’s more, enjoy the following:

• Buffet Breakfast for each person• In-room Espresso Ma-chine • Complimentary Minibar • Complimentary Wired and Wireless Internet Access • IDD Telephone • DVD Play-er • iDevices Docking Station with Radio and Alarm Clock • 42” LED TV with Cable TV Channels • In-room Safe • Iron/Ironing Board • Hairdryer • Daily Morning Newspaper

Tanglin Club Members enjoy 20% off*

Witness the boundaries between reality and make-believe blur at Incanto, a magical spectacular that promises an unforgettable experience.

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*Terms and conditions apply. Promotion is only valid with a minimum purchase of 4 tickets at Festive Grand™ Ticketing Centre and Gift Shop or at anySISTIC counter. Cardholder must be present at time of purchase to enjoy the offer. Limited to a maximum of 6 tickets per cardholder per day. Promotion is valid

from 8 Nov to 31 Dec 2012 and on Category 1 to 4 tickets only. Tickets subject to availability. Promotion is not valid with other discounts and promotions. Promotion is not applicable for Child, Student and Senior Citizen categories. Ticket prices exclude $3 SISTIC booking fees and handling charges.

Witness the boundaries between reality and make-believe blur at Incanto™, the thrilling new magic spectacular at Resorts World® Sentosa. This stunning multi-million dollar show billed as one of Singapore’s largest productions is headlined by renowned illusionist Joe Labero, a three-time recipient of the Merlin Award whose shows have reached worldwide audiences of more than 100 million. Be spellbound by the show’s death-defying illusions and astonishing acrobatic sequences, delivered by a team of award-winning producers and an international cast of 50 performers from around the globe.

A curious young Seeker enters a strange monastery, the gateway to a hidden dimension of mystery and illusion. Guided by the whimsical Jester, the Seeker’s innocence attracts the fearful Dungeon Master, mortal enemy of the Sorcerer – played by Joe Labero, wizard of the mystical arts. Follow her thrilling adventures until the final showdown between Good and Evil.

Among the mind-blowing illusions performed by Labero are bold spectacles that have never been seen in Singapore such as the Double Levitation, where both Seeker and Sorcerer soar more than 10 metres simultaneously above the stage, and the Blade Runner, a terrifying sequence where a massive blade descends and slices the vanquished Dungeon Master in half.

Supporting Labero is a jaw-dropping line-up of acrobatic feats like the Wheel of Death, which has taken Las Vegas by storm. The biggest of its kind ever seen in Asia, this incredible feat is performed by the Shenyang Acrobatic Troupe, winner of multiple awards globally including gold prizes at the Festival Mondial du Cirque de L’Avenir and Gold & Silver Clown awards at the Monte Carlo International Circus Festival.

Seeing is believing in this epic entertainment experience where magic meets fantasy in a high-energy combination of extraordinary illusion and acrobatics, soaring vocals, dynamic dance and lavish costumes and sets that make Incanto a thrilling and unforgettable

experience for the entire family.

Ticket are on sale at www.rwsentosa.com, SISTIC or 6577 8888

NEW YEAR’S EVE BALL

MONDAY, 31 DECEMBER, 7.30PM UNTIL LATE AT THE CHURCHILL ROOM*,

DELI LOUNGE, TAVERN AND MAIN LOBBY

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HAVE YOU HEARD?We are giving away an exquisite Swiss made watch and a travel voucher worth over a $1000 each , Universal Studios Singapore Annual Passes worth over $600 and INCANTO show tickets. Not only that, a pair of exclusive watches awaits the best dressed lady and gentleman for the evening.

Where else can you find an Enchanted Forest in the middle of this urban jungle? The Tanglin Club is THE place to be seen and heard as we count down to the new year. A sumptuous 4 course dinner, free flow beer, house wines and soft drinks, ‘live’ band, DJ, bar top dancing, late night supper and the traditional Gurkha Contingent.

SIGN UP NOW!

Price: $230 (Member) & $250 (Guest).Cover charge after 11pm: $115 (Member) & $125 (Guest).

Duo of Foie Grasmarble terrine of foie gras, vintage port wine reduction

pan-seared foie gras dusted with gingerbread, rhubarb compote

Seafood Stew with Turbotblack mussels, blue king crab, scallop and sea urchin fl an

Apple Mint Sorbet

Angus Beeftenderloin and braised cheek

fricassee of mushroom and savoy cabbage, truffl e sauce

Framboise Chocolate Opera Cakewith cinnamon red wine poach pear passion bon-bon

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LADIES CHRISTMAS LUNCH

A Merry Get Together

THURSDAY, 6 DECEMBER, 12PM TO 2.30PM

AT THE CHURCHILL ROOM

Composition of Balik Style Salmonconfi t potatoes, pan fried porcini, crème fraiche and microcress••••Veloute of Chestnutbeef marrow roulade••••Roasted Young Tom Turkey with Cheese Pork Sausagechestnut mushroom stuffi ng, herb potato, winter vegetablesbrandy giblet sauce

Plum Puddingrum and raisin ice cream, caramelized apples and honey wafer••••Homemade Christmas Cookies

Coff ee or Tea

Win an exclusive Claude Bernard Swiss watch worth over $300 during our lucky draw. Resorts World

Singapore INCANTO tickets worth $88 each are also up for grabs!

Look out for our very own Club models sashaying down the catwalk showcasing the latest in fashion.

Join in the Christmas Carols with the Tanglin Strings. Indulge in a specially concocted Minty Martini and Sterling Confections Chocolate Truffl es during our

welcome cocktail.

SIGN UP NOW!

Price: $68 (Member) & $78 (Guest).

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EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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

Magical moments spent with friends make memories that will never end. Children’s buffet with fruit punch,

novelties, games and Santa appearance.

Price: $40 (Member), $45 (Guest) & $20 (Accompanying adult).

Suitable for children 12 years or younger

KIDS CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIESAT THE WHEELHOUSE FUNCTION ROOMSANTA HATSSaturday, 15 December, 2pmWho knows that Santa Hats can be so yummy-licious. A hands on cookie decorating workshop that you’ll enjoy. Price: $25 per child

POM POM CHRISTMAS TREE Sunday 16 December, 11amIt’s arts and crafts time! Make fuzzy pom-pom Christmas trees that would be great as a gift or ornament. Sign up now!Price: $25 per child

BREAKFAST WITH SANTASaturday, 22 December , 10amHave you been naughty or nice? Why not whisper your Christmas wish list in Santa’s ear as you join him for breakfast in the Wheelhouse Function Room? Price: $25 (Children age 5 to 11 years) & $15 (Children age 2 to 4 years)

Please note that reservations for all Club events must be in written form and submitted to the Events Department prior to the date of the cancellation period. There is no guarantee of placement or seats for walk-ins on the day of event. The

organisers, sponsors, management and staff will not be held liable for late cancellation, overbooking, force majeure or any other situation beyond their control. Cancellation Policy – Unless otherwise stated, cancellation period is two weeks before

the date of event. Full charges apply for any cancellation done after. All cancellation has to be in written form.

EVENT DISCLAIMER

A MAGICAL CHRISTMAS CHILDREN’S PARTY

SATURDAY, 8 DECEMBER, 5.30PM TO 8PM AT THE RAFFLES ROOM

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Celebrations 2012CHURCHILL ROOM

PRE-CHRISTMASDINING

AVAILABLE UNTIL 23 DECEMBER

FOR LUNCH & DINNERPrice: $58 (Member)

& $68 (Guest)Reservation required.

CHURCHILL ROOM

PRE-CHRISTMAS BRUNCH MENUSUNDAY, 16 DECEMBER,

11AM TO 2.30PMPrice: $118 with Champagne

(Member) & $98 without Champagne (Member)

Reservation required.

CHURCHILL ROOM

BOXING DAY BRUNCH

WEDNESDAY, 26 DECEMBER, 11AM TO 2.30PM

Piano Performance O 2.3e Face-Painting

Price: $68 (Member), $78 (Guest) & $34 (Child)

*No Champagne BrunchReservation required.

CHURCHILL ROOM

CHRISTMAS EVE GALA DINNER

MONDAY, 24 DECEMBER, 7.30PM

Welcome flute of champagne ‘Live’ Entertainment

Price: $120 (Member) & $140 (Guest)


WHEELHOUSE

CHRISTMAS DAY BUFFET LUNCH

TUESDAY, 25 DECEMBER, 12PM


*No à la carte will be servedWalk-in only.

WHEELHOUSE

NEW YEAR EVE BUFFET DINNERMONDAY, 31 DECEMBER,

6.30PMPrice: $60 (Member), $70 (Guest)

& $35 (Child)*No à la carte will be served


TAVERN

PRE-CHRISTMAS À LA CARTE DELIGHTSAVAILABLE UNTIL 25 DECEMBER

FOR LUNCH & DINNERWalk-in only.

TAVERN, DELI LOUNGE& CHURCHILL ROOM

CHRISTMAS DAY SET LUNCH

TUESDAY, 25 DECEMBER, 12PM TO 2.30PM

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*No à la carte me will be servedReservation required.

CHURCHILL ROOM & TAVERN

NEW YEAR DAY BRUNCH

TUESDAY, 1 JANUARY, 11AM TO 2.30PM

Price: $78 (Member), $88 (Guest)& $35 (Child)

*No à la carte will be servedReservation required.

FOR ENQUIRIES & RESERVATIONS Please contact the F&B Department at 66220432 or email [email protected]

FOOD & BEVERAGE

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FOR ENQUIRIES Please contact the F&B Department at 66220432 or email [email protected]

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For the busy high-powered executive who wants it all: a quiet and elegant lunch

submersed in luxury and served with prompt and professional service,

we have the Churchill Room’s new Executive Gourmet Set Lunch,

at your service.

Be spoilt for choice with our eight French and Italian menus, which changes every week.

Price: $21.50 to $39.90

CHURCHILL ROOM

Executive Gourmet

Set LunchAVAILABLE FROM TUESDAY TO FRIDAY, 12PM TO 2.30PM

THE CHURCHILL ROOMThe Churchill Room will be closed for dinner on 1, 2, 7, 8 and 23 December.


Every Friday & Saturday* in December

FOR ENQUIRIES Please contact the F&B Department at 66220432 or email [email protected]

For the month of December, bask in the spirit of Christmas in the Churchill Room with our Supper Club Christmas Special – Our special

Pre-Christmas Dinner will be served at the Supper Club instead of the usual items.

MENUWARM APPETIZERSClarified Butter Seared Sweetbreads with Les Herbers, Candy Walnut And Salsa All’aceto Di Lamponi

Or

SOUPVeloute of Cauliflower Winter Black Truffle

MAIN COURSESRoasted Young Tom Turkey, Seared Foie Gras with Chestnut Mushroom Stuffing Fondant Potato Confit, Winter Vegetables, Perigord Sauce

Or

Baked Gammon Ham and Cheese SausageWinter Vegetables, Fondant Sweet Potato and Honey Pineapple Madeira Sauce

Or

Pan–Fried Rouggie Fillet with Crisp ProsciuttoPotato Mousseline, Medley of Vegetables and Shallot Merlot Reduction

DESSERT Lemon Financier with Lime Scented Coconut Parfait Pineapple Ginger Chutney Pudding

Or

Christmas Pudding Brandy Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream

HOMEMADE CHRISTMAS COOKIES

COFFEE OR TEA

Christmas Special

Price $58 (Member) & $68 (Guest) • Semi À la carte Items start at $16.

$18.80 (Cover charge from 8pm onwards, includes canapés and a house pour)

*The Churchill Supper Club opens its doors to all Members and their guests on every Friday and Saturday, except on days when the Churchill Room is booked for private functions.

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CALENDAROFEVENTSMONDAY WEDNESDAYTUESDAY THURSDAY

PRE-CHRISTMAS DINING Tuesdays to Fridays until 23 December at the Churchill Room.

SQUASH SECTION HANDICAP6.45pm at the Squash Courts.

BRIDGE NOVICES DUPLICATE GAME1pm to 4.30pm at the Card Room.

TENNIS BRING A GUEST NIGHT6pm at the Tennis Courts



DARTS TEAM TRAINING5pm at Tangles.

LAWN BOWLS SOCIALS5pm at the Lawn Bowls Green.

BRIDGE DUPLICATE GAME1pm to 4.30pm at the Card Room.


LAWN BOWLS SOCIALS5pm at the Lawn Bowls Green.


BOXING DAY BRUNCH11am to 2.30pm at the Churchill Room.

DARTS TEAM TRAINING5pm at the Tangles.

LAWN BOWLS SOCIALS5pm at the Lawn Bowls Green


DARTS TEAM TRAINING5pm at the Tangles.

LAWN BOWLS SOCIALS5pm at the Lawn Bowls Green




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CHRISTMAS GOLF BASH8am tee-off at TMCC

BILLIARDS SECTION NIGHT7pm

PRE-CHRISTMAS A LA CARTE DELIGHTS Until 25 December for lunch and dinner at Tavern.

NYE BALL: ENCHANTED FOREST7.30pm at the Churchill Room, Deli Lounge, Tavern and Main Lobby.

NYE BUFFET DINNER6.30pm at Wheelhouse.


PRE-CHRISTMAS A LA CARTE DELIGHTS Until 25 December for lunch and dinner at Tavern.





CHRISTMAS EVE GALA DINNER7.30pm at the Churchill Room.

CHRISTMAS DAY SET LUNCH12pm to 2.30pm at the Tavern, the Deli Lounge & the Churchill Room.

CHRISTMAS DAY BUFFET LUNCH12pm at Wheelhouse.

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THURSDAY, 6 DECEMBER,

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MOVIE: SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN at the Theatrette.


SQUASH DINNER & DANCE 7pm at the Churchill Room.


MAGICAL CHILDREN’S XMAS PARTY 5.30pm to 8pm at the Raffles Room.

SQUASH - KIMPTON CUP FINAL

MOVIE: THE MUPPETS at the Theatrette.


MOVIE: ARTHUR CHRISTMAS at the Theatrette.



TENNIS WEEKEND CLUB 4pm at the Tennis Courts.


CHRISTMAS SNOOKER MARATHON & DINNER2pm (Games) at the Billiards Room and 7pm (Dinner) at the Poolside.


LAWN BOWLS SOCIALS3.45pm at the Lawn Bowls Green.


MOVIE: BRAVE at the Theatrette.

CHURCHILL ROOM EXECUTIVE GOURMET SET LUNCH MENUTuesday to Friday 12pm to 2.30pm


CHILDREN’S XMAS: BREAKFAST WITH SANTA10am at the Wheelhouse Function Room.

DARTS NOVICES TOURNAMENT 3pm at Tangles

DARTS CHRISTMAS DINNER & DANCE 7pm at the Churchill Room


LAWN BOWLS SOCIALS3.45pm at the Lawn Bowls Green.


MOVIE: MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE’S MOST WANTED at the Theatrette.

TENNIS WEEKEND CLUB 4pm at The Tennis Courts.

TENNIS YEAR END BASH7pm at the Churchill Room.

December 2012


CHILDREN’S XMAS: SANTA HATS2pm at the Wheelhouse Function Room.

BALLROOM DANCING STUDENTS’ GRADUATION & PRESENTATION7pm at the Churchill Roonm


TENNIS JUNIOR CLUB 10am at the Tennis Courts.

FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

MOVIE: MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE’S MOST WANTED at the Theatrette.



SQUASH COSMO LEAGUE DINNERat the Churchill Room.


PRE-CHRISTMAS BRUNCH 11am to 2.30pm at the Churchill Room.

WEEKEND CLUB TENNIS 4pm at the Tennis Courts.

LAWN BOWLS CHIRSTMAS PARTY7pm at Tangles

CHILDREN’S XMAS: POM POM CHRISTMAS TREE 11am at the Wheelhouse Function Room.

CHURCHILL ROOM CLOSED FOR DINNER




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SUPPER CLUB AT THE CHURCHILL ROOM

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Every Friday & Saturday* in DecemberChristmas Special

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CHURCHILL ROOM

Executive Gourmet

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BILLIARDS

The past month has seen the start of the festive season, with a multicultural theme, starting with Hari Raya Haji and Deepavali and Thanksgiving in November and Christmas in December.

Our Section Night was on 18 October with a good 16 games played among eight players with Kris going home with the prize money!

The month also saw the Andy Webster Handicap Doubles Tournament being played on 20 October with the winning pair of Arya Ashok and Ken Gin.

We will report on our Hong Kong trip in next month’s magazine and the next major event is our annual Christmas dinner!

Alex YewBilliards Committee Member

A FRIENDLY DARTS GAME WITH THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION On 10 November, Saturday afternoon, we had a great game of darts with the players from the British High Commission. Since darts offers people a social activity, we were able to share an ambience of enjoyment.

The male competitors at the High Commission proved their talents by winning the friendly game of darts which obviously confirmed the popularity of the game in the UK pubs.

I am proud to express our gratitude to the female dart players at The Tanglin Club for winning the matches so confidently. They proved that the Practice is the act of rehearsing a behaviour over and over, or engaging in an activity again and again, for the purpose of improving or mastering it, as in the phrase "practice makes perfect". On Saturday afternoon, they sincerely proved that practice makes perfect. Congratulations to the ladies at The Tanglin Club and keep up the good work.

The delightful afternoon was spent with the competitors constantly inter mingling to achieve their final score. Beer, wine and finger food followed by a sumptuous dinner filled the tables of Tangles while the competition provided exposure to the fun, sportsmanship, and of course the pressures of the sport of darts.

Darts players, don’t miss the Novices Tournament on the 22 December 2012 at Tangles, followed by the Darts Dinner and Dance at the Churchill Room. Please join us to celebrate the year-end get-together. Registration forms are available at the S&R counter.

Our thanks goes to MC Cheong: Darts Convenor for organising the event and spending time with the participants without taking part in the game; Cielito for her cooperation and to the friendly staff at the Tangles.

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BALUT

"Staff, this year the Balut Section is here with its "A" game. We are taking no prisoners", was the welcome speech from Captain Sapinah. The tone set, wrists loosened, and blood curdling cries rang around the room - from the Staff. The Balut Section members came out from the ensuing carnage dazed, bemused and befuddled. It was another trouncing and we are sure that the Staff are practicing in secret. The overall winner with the highest total score was Jefferey 766 followed by Sudin with 713, Salim at 698 and Dean's 683 bringing up the rear. Jefferey walked away with the highest game score as well after throwing down 156. Min Song spared the Section's blushes with both the highest total and game scores of 702 and 143 respectively. Section members left the Club late and had only one comment separated by punctuation; "We are playing them again next year?" and "We are playing them againnext year!".

The middle of the month saw us at the Indian Association for the penultimate inter-club game. Despite Nina Menon getting two Balut in the same game the SCC were the overall winners. Kudos to Sapinah Hughes for keeping the Club’s flag flying by coming in second in the overall inter-club standings. Fantastic job and more to come in 2013!

The monthly game brought October to an end. This was a more sedate affair as we did not want to disturb those at the Wet Bar too much... Nina Menon was all smiles with her 146 highest game score, and Grace Goh beamed at her highest total score of 618.

This was followed by the Inter-Section game - a triangular with Tennis and Lawn Bowls. The Wine Bar was the venue, and if timbers could be rattled, they were. The noise was spectacular, the race for the lowest score fought desperately, and novices scoring with gay abandon. Tennis won the bragging score with the highest overall score of 6967, followed by Balut with 6708 and LB with 6634. The Section suspects that some defectors, sorry, section members seconded to Tennis, aided and abetted this. Sachiko Taylor from

Tennis had the highest total score of 690, and the scribe had the highest game score of 144.

The Leaderboard (5 best scores) says: 1. Sapinah Hughes – 31132. Sethuraman G – 30223. Fatema Sadiq – 29834. Grace Goh – 29795. Vikram Raman – 2889

By the time this comes out in print, last game would have been played and the winner crowned. Look out for the winner in the Club’s weekly Newsbites email! A very interesting year indeed!

Vikram RamanBalut Committee Member

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Ayubowan is a Sinhalese greeting meaning “May You Live Long” or “Welcome”, and the 18 ladies from the Tanglin Club Bridge Section who landed at Colombo’s Bandaranayake Airport on the morning of Saturday 6th October were certainly shown a welcome to remember. Tanglin Club member Shyamala Kanagasundram had arranged a wonderful tour of some of the highlights of her island home, this Pearl of The Orient, and as we set off on our tour bus for Ahungalle we had little idea of the wealth and variety of delights in store.

First stop was the beautiful beach hotel, The Heritance Ahungalle designed by the world famous Sri Lankan architect Jeffrey Bawa, where we enjoyed a river cruise taking in the sights of mangrove swamps, wildlife, local temples and cinnamon cultivation before returning to the hotel for dinner and relaxation.

The next morning at breakfast Shyamala introduced us to some local breakfast dishes, including Hoppers, which everyone loved, as well as the amazing variety and flavour of the local fruits. We then set off for the town of Galle, stopping en route to visit a turtle conservation project, which was a big hit with all the ladies, especially the 3 rare albino turtles. In Galle we visited the Dutch Reformed Church and Museum and spent some time in a local jewelry store (another big hit!) before heading off for lunch at the beautiful home of long time friend of the Tanglin Club Bridge Section, Ruth Hill, where we were treated to a feast of Sri Lankan dishes and amazing hospitality whilst enjoying the lush gardens and architectural delights of her hilltop home.

The evening was spent watching the exciting ICC Twenty20 Cricket World Cup Final between Sri Lanka and the West Indies on a large screen in the hotel gardens, what great timing to be in Sri Lanka for this event, and though we were all rooting for Sri Lanka unfortunately the game did not go their way in the end.

Monday morning brought great excitement as we boarded the bus to

AYUBOWAN SRI LANKA!

BRIDGE

The Champions!

Dinner at Shyamala’s ancestral home.

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head for Colombo and our first Bridge game of the tour. Our bags were dropped at The Cinnamon Grand Hotel as we headed off to the Women’s International Club to play. Our Tanglin Club players did us proud as Deepa Gupta and Sherna Danani came in second place, narrowly beaten by the W.I.C. Club Champions. The following morning brought another, longer Championship Game where first place was won by our very own players, Sharon Gray and Susan McDonnell, and runners up were Shyamala Kanagasundram and Rohini Arya – Well Done Tanglin Club Players!! Some of the ladies spent the rest of the afternoon indulging in a spot of shopping while others took the opportunity to try out the delights of the local massages and facials which were pronounced heavenly!

Dinner that night was held at Shyamala’s ancestral home in Colombo,“Ratna Bhavan” which has been in her family for the last hundred years, where we were treated to a feast of delights for all the senses, from the beautiful traditional welcome awaiting us at the entrance, to the photographs of past generations adorning the walls and the delicious dinner set in the tropical garden, it was a privilege to be your guests Shyamala, thank you so much for inviting us to your wonderful home.

Next morning we had an early start as we had a long bus journey ahead of us to reach the hill station at Nuwara Eliya. We made a couple of stops along the way, to buy cashew nuts at the roadside and notably to visit the Elephant Orphanage where we all wanted to adopt a baby elephant. Time passed quickly as we played Bridge (difficult on a moving bus!), sang or told jokes. As we continued on our way the road grew steeper and narrower

and the air cooler as we climbed into the hills, passing tea plantations and vegetable farms along the way. We finally reached our destination of The Hill Club, Nuwara Eliya, a reciprocal club of The Tanglin Club, where the first evening was spent relaxing, enjoying a wonderful dinner and appreciating the hot water bottles provided by the attentive staff! The following day was free for relaxation or walking before we set off for lunch at the Tea Factory Hotel, a former tea factory. We were also able to visit a working tea factory where we learned about the different processes involved and the different types and grades of Sri Lankan tea, some of which we purchased to try at home.

Friday morning saw us leave Nuwara Eliya for Kandalama, passing through Kandy on the way, to reach the Heritance Kandalama Hotel, again designed by Jeffery Bawa. The hotel is an amazing concept, built around a natural rock with breathtaking views of the lakes and hills beyond, and with a wealth of wildlife including the monkeys who loved to sit on our balconies waiting to grab any tidbit they could find! Rumour has it one of our group lost a watch to these cheeky monkeys!

As we left on our final day we made a stop at the impressive Dambulla Rock Caves which involved climbing up about 400 steep steps. The climb was well worth the effort to see the painted walls and ceilings of the 5 rock caves with over 150 images of the Buddha, the largest of which is over 14 metres long. The return descent was less impressive as the heavens opened and we returned to our tour bus like drowned rats, enforcing an unscheduled stop to haul the suitcases out of the luggage compartment of the bus so that we could dry off and change our

clothes before heading to the airport for our overnight flight back to Singapore.

We landed back at Changi Airport early Morning on Sunday October 14th, tired and disheveled but with a wealth of shared memories and experiences which we will never forget. Many, many thanks go to Shyamala for all her hard work and meticulous planning which made the trip such a huge success, also to Ruth Hill for welcoming us to her beautiful home, to Sam our tour guide and the driver and his assistant who got us back home again safely, to Terry Young for sharing her photos with me and to all who went on the trip for the fun and laughter we had along the way!

Gihilla Ennam Yaaluna! Until we meet again!

Susan McDonnell

Lunch at Ruth Hill’s home.

Sharon Gray (left) thanks Ruth Hill.

Passing time on the long bus ride.

BRIDGE

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MEXICAN BRIDGE FIESTA!On October 31st, traditionally known as All Hallows Eve or Halloween, 56 Bridge players converged on the Raffles Room for a night of thrills, but not the scary kind! They were greeted by a Festive Fiesta atmosphere of registration staff wearing sombreros, Mexican food on the Buffet, Mariachi Music on the sound system, cacti and colourful napkins on the dinner tables and jugs of Margaritas on the bar!

After cocktails and dinner the players moved to the bridge tables in the Claymore Room to be greeted by their sombrero-wearing Head Honcho, Derek Maggs, who explained how the evening’s game would run. Pairs of players formed mixed teams and were given appropriate names such as Chimichangas and Married Mariachis, much to everyone’s amusement, and the games began.

A complicated Swiss Pairs movement of both players and boards followed but everyone soon got into the swing of things and the evening progressed with much fun and laughter as spot prizes were announced and contracts bid and made.

At the end of the evening the teams came together to collate the scores and the final result was announced with the Hot Jalapeños team, comprising Karol Crouse and Zain Moledina, and Candy and Richard Brown, pronounced the winners.

Congratulations to the winning team and thanks to all who participated in the evening’s events with special thanks going to Derek, F&B and S&R staff and to the Bridge Committee for all their hard work and support.

Hasta La Vista!!

Susan McDonnell and Ayesha Elliott

BRIDGE

The winning team.

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GOLF

A group of keen golfers (and one sightseer) recently took part in a trip to Kunming and Lijang in China organised by the Golf Section. Golf in that part of China is growing rapidly and we were able to play on four different courses, all very challenging. As usual on these trips the camaraderie among the group was excellent which adds to the enjoyment.

Straight off the plane in Kunming we headed for Sunshine Golf Club. Kunming stands at 1500 metres and we were told golf balls go further at altitude. Many found

this not to be the case unless of course they were headed for water or adjacent woodland!

Next day we headed even higher up to 2200 metres, by plane to Lijang, one of the most picturesque old towns in China. Play there was at Old Town Golf Club, a pretty course by the side of a lake. There was some time for sightseeing after golf when we visited the Old Town with some taking part in a Tea Ceremony while others found drink of a different variety in Bar Street!

Our first day in Lijang was cloudy so we were not able to see the famous Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Luckily the next day the clouds cleared for our game at the golf club of the same name located at the foot of the mountain. The views were spectacular and our non-golfer was able to get to the top by cable car. The course is at 3100 metres above sea level and is the longest golf course in the world at 8500 yards. Given that we all had several layers

of clothes to combat the cold weather and were fighting off the effects of altitude it certainly felt like it! Those who purchased portable oxygen cylinders for the game definitely played better!

Back in Kunming we had a day off to recover from three days in a row golf. This was spent sightseeing when we visited the Western Mountain to take in the views of Kunming and find some good luck at the Dragon’s Gate Temple. We also visited an ethnic tribe cultural village and many were very interested in the flexible marriage habits of the Mosuo tribe.

Back to golf, the next game was at Stone Forest Golf Club set in the middle of the famous Kunming Stone Forest, a collection of limestone rocks. The course was very pretty and enjoyable though there were a few problems with the stones for errant shots! We also experienced China traffic at first hand, coping with rush hour in both directions.Some gluttons for punishment, played a fifth game on the last day on the way to the airport while the more relaxed in the group visited the Flower Market or relaxed prior to the flight.

We experienced many types of Yunnan food on the trip with the highlights being the Mushroom Hot Pot and our dinners in a local restaurant in Kunming washed down of course with local beer and other types of beverage acquired in Changi Duty Free!

Sally Liew took the role of group leader and kept us in order throughout the trip – many thanks Sally! Lim Khoon Hin was official photographer and some of his photos are attached.

GOLF TRIP TO KUNMING & LIJANG

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GOLF

Twenty one golfers from The Tanglin Club and their Seven guests descended on the manicured greens and well-maintained fairways of the Sentosa Golf Club on the afternoon of Thursday 25 October for the October golf outing organised by the Golf Section.

For the first time in recent memory, section members were invited to bring along guests for this event as it is always a pleasure to traipse through the fairways on Sentosa. Playing off the white tees, the friendly competition was played using the Stableford scoring system.

The three top positions went to:1. Lee Chee Chien 39 points2. Ranjan Ramchandani 33 points3. David Palmer 32 points

Our guests were not forgotten and awards were presented to the top two scores.1. Daniella Johnston 31 points2. Chan Siew Kay 30 points

After all the effort on the course, the players tucked into the wide assortment of local food available at the Golfers Terrace washed down with lots of pale ale.

AN IN-HOUSE OUTING WITH A TWIST

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SWIMMING

31ST ANNUAL SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIPS

On Saturday, 10 November, the Club hosted the 31st Annual Sprint Championships. Once again, it looked as though proceedings would be delayed as the thunder clouds moved in, but luckily the weather brightened up and the swimming got underway.

Approximately 40 swimmers took part across a range of age groups. Our youngest swimmers in the 5 year-old category put in an encouraging display, and once again our master swimmers showed that swimming really is a sport one can participate in for life.

As is now customary, we finished with the parent/child relay which was well supported, and saw one of our Mum’s win two medals in the same race!

I would like to thank everyone who helped out to make the event run smoothly.

Stuart BakerSwimming Convenor

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PERTH TOUR 25 TO 28 OCTOBERA group of fourteen Tanglin Club and five Royal Bangkok Sports Club lawn bowls enthusiasts was welcomed by two Western Australian clubs, both of whom have competed on our green in recent times. The match against Freemantle featured a combination of Tanglin and Royal Bangkok Sports Club members who were victors on two rinks from seven played. However it wasn’t all doom and gloom because our popular Rosalind made up the number for Freemantle and some said she was a prime reason why Freemantle came out winning! The newspaper clip shown alongside indicates the status of our visit making us feel rather important. Another feature of the visit was the fact that the team travelled from Perth to Freemantle on the train so some of the group were able to enjoy “senior’s fares”! The game was followed by hospitality and our thanks go to President Keith Bowden and to secretary Mathew Ngui for the kind invitation.

The highlight at Manning was a training clinic provided by the hosts which lasted for 90 minutes and included video recordings of the all important aspects of bowls delivery as well as individual attention for the less experienced of our players. Our sincere thanks to Peter Bowden for arranging the visit and to the Manning coaches. We really appreciate their commitment. Later in the day we played two sessions of nine ends with fours being the format. Manning suggested that we mix the players so that partisanship disappeared. A fine social example and great sportsmanship which we were delighted be part of.

The generous hospitality extended by Manning President Debbie Capper and her club members made us feel very much at home and we returned to Singapore with many happy memories.

Thanks to Vickki Dare for her devotion to the production of a pictorial record for our archives. What would we have done without her?

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LAWN BOWLS

To all bowlers, be they current or would-be, and their families, as well as all Club members, come Christmas greetings from the Lawn Bowls sub-committee. Let’s hope that the New Year will bring all of us good health, happiness and prosperity. Happy bowling to everyone.

John ChildLawn Bowls Section Secretary

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We last hosted this club two years ago when 64 players took part in the proceedings. Again we were fully populated and it was so satisfying to see a total of 64 men and women taking part in a keenly contested friendly match. Six of the eight rinks played went to Seremban so they won by a grand

total of 129 shots to Tanglin’s 99. Our winning skips were Zoher who won by 20 shots to 8 and Rodger who although trailing for most of the game came through with a victory of 16 shots against 13. Lunch was held at the Beer garden where well-earned sustenance was enjoyed by all.

LAWN BOWLS

HERE WE COME A-WASSAILINGThe green will be alive to the sound of carols and merry-making when we stage our Christmas bowls carnival on Sunday, 16 December. Fancy dress will be the order of the day and relaxation the name of the game. In the evening we shall enjoy a sumptuous Christmas dinner in Tangles so come along and join in the fun. All Club members are welcome but registration is essential, so contact the S&R office to indicate your interest as soon as possible.

HENTON CUPWhew! What a time we have had recently. The Henton Cup inter-section bowls competition proved to be more popular than ever this year with twelve teams in action on Sunday, 7 October. Most entrants had taken advantage of the training facilities made available by the generosity of Bowls Section members from which it is clear that the game is becoming well-liked among The Tanglin Club sporting fraternity. Long may it last!

The Group 1 round robin was won on the basis of a clean sweep by the General Committee team in the persons of Judy Ip-Harris (Entertainment Convenor), Patrick Kwek (Sports and Recreation Convenor), and Zoeb Sadiq (Treasurer). Their coach was the renowned bowler Maestro Rodger Kimpton whose teaching clearly paid dividends. GC met the team from the Squash Section of Merina Mackenzie, Craig Dole and David McIlwain in the final. They had come through the round robin less spectacularly but were no walk-over. With no loss all afternoon GC were undisputed favourites to take the title and although they took the first end with a one shot advantage their tactical ploy of opting for a long end backfired resulting in two shots and the title going to the Squash Section for the second year in succession.

SEREMBAN BOWLERS

SCUBA

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MV Seven Skies, South China Sea, Saturday, 31 March 2012: Normally, on a live-aboard, the first dive of the day is the best. The sea is especially invigorating in the early morning, perhaps because the marine environment has been awake for many hours already.

Today, on board the MV Mata Ikan, things are different. Over breakfast we are still steaming to our intended dive site, the wreck of the MV Seven Skies, which lies at a depth of about 65m in open seas near the Anambas Islands, northeast of Singapore. Our purpose is simple: to place a memorial on the deck of the Seven Skies to commemorate Marcus Lim, a good friend, an accomplished diver and an active member of the Tanglin Club Scuba Section. Marcus died tragically while diving on the Seven Skies in late October 2009.

The 75kg memorial, a tapered rectangular block of concrete bearing the hand-prints of Marcus’s young sons Jaden and Tristan, was designed and constructed by Scuba Section members Stan Moderate and John Horsburgh. The tapered surface bears a brass plaque with the following inscription “In Memory of Dr Marcus Lim. Diver extraordinaire. Forever remembered by his buddies at The Tanglin Club Scuba Section”. Through the concrete core is an arms-length round hole, a swim-through for the smaller local inhabitants on the Seven Skies.

Despite the trip’s sad mission, our team of nine divers is relaxed and happy to be at sea. Our plan to deliver the memorial is worked out on a whiteboard in the saloon and our tools – lift bags, guidelines, marker buoys, scuba diving equipment and underwater scooters – are secured on the dive deck. One dive team is to set a guideline to the bridge of the Seven Skies where we have planned to place the memorial, while others are tasked to lower the weighty memorial using the ship’s crane and attach it to a clutch of inflated lift bags in the water. These are to be deflated in a controlled descent to 37m while another team of divers with scooters moves it through the water and into place. All this is to be captured by someone on film.

The good news is the memorial has made it to its intended final resting place. How it got there is another story. Let’s just say if Marcus was observing the proceedings, and I think he was, he would have been amused by the antics and felt great relief that his memorial wasn’t lost on the seabed at 65m!

REMEMBERING DR. MARCUS LIMBY CONOR MCCOOLE

SCUBA

Expedition team members. Author Conor McCoole.

Marcus’s wife Christy and their younger son Tristan placing his handprints on the memorial.

John Horsburgh (left) and Stan Moderate (right) constructing the memorial.

Lowering the memorial into the sea above the wreck of MV Seven Skies.

Planning the deployment.

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The plan might have been a good one had we been on the wreck on Saturday morning. That would have given us time to survey the conditions, gauge the current and study the feasibility of our plan in the actual conditions.

As it was, we arrived in early Saturday afternoon, having left SAF Yacht Club at 7pm on Friday, and detoured through Nongsa for Indonesian immigration clearance. On arrival at the site, the boat crew moored the Mata Ikan to the wreck and set up a safety decompression station under the dive boat. As we entered the water it was already after 3pm and we had little time. Worse, there was a very strong current such that a fully-kitted-up diver, with extra stage tanks, and powered by an underwater scooter, was unable to make any headway against the current. The team to set up the guideline had to abort their attempt because of the current and a new team needed to join lines to establish our guideline to the bridge of the Seven Skies.

Father and son team John and Iain Horsburgh got in the water and worked their way along the mooring line to the wreck. They managed to send up a surface marker buoy to mark their spot but this soon disappeared under the surface carried by current! It was clear we needed a new plan.

The experienced crew of the Mata Ikan suggested we load the memorial into a dinghy, manoeuvre the dinghy above the wreck and lower the memorial by hand. Hanging onto the dinghy was a crew member armed only with mask and snorkel and a keen sense of direction. He caught a glimpse of the wreck and John and I lowered the memorial, attached to a 70m-long line, from the dinghy. Waiting in mid-water were Faris and Derek who, with the aid of underwater scooters, were to guide the placement of the memorial on the wreck as it was being lowered.

It must have been at this point that Marcus decided we needed a little divine help: Somehow, amidst the strong current and the fading daylight, the team managed to land the memorial on the wreck. Using liftbags, Faris and Derek then manoeuvred it into place – on the centre line of vessel by the engine room hatch at 37m.

And there it rests today.The divers who placed the memorial were Faris Alsagoff, Simon

Chong, Chu Hui Wen, John and Iain Horsburgh, Leong Yut Wah, Conor McCoole, Derek Quek and Dan Tan.

Postscript: Some six months after this expedition, a team of Tanglin Club divers returned to dive the Seven Skies and examine the condition of the memorial. It was a beautiful sight, occupying a prominent spot along the centerline of the ship. Some coral had started to grow on it, but the wording on the brass plate was still distinct. One of the divers remarked after the dive that looking at the memorial evoked fond memories of Marcus. Long may such memories endure.

SQUASH

WORLD SQUASH DAY

The finals were played on the Saturday, 3 November 2012 with the following results:

OpenChampion - Shane HaganRunner-up - Rhodri Roberts

Open PlateChampion - Tony FanecoRunner-up - Sam Alexander

MastersChampion - Shane HaganRunner-up - Lood Van Rooyen

Masters PlateChampion - Sam AlexanderRunner-up - Gary Hollis

VeteransChampion - Darcy McCollRunner-up - Ishwarlal Pranlal

SeniorsChampion - Ishwarlal PranlalRunner-up - Ross Mackenzie

ANNUAL CLUB SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIPS INCORPORATING MASTERS, VETERANS & SENIORS

The Tanglin Club celebrated the World Squash Day together with the British Club and Hollandse Club on Saturday, 20 October 2012 at The Tanglin Club squash centre. The event was well organised by David Palmer together with Fred Saarloos from Hollandse Club and Clive Spackman from The British Club and with the help

from the S&R department. A total 89 participants took part in this

event and a total of 188 games were played from 1.00pm to 6.00pm. The event ended with buffet and beers at the beer garden and all participants enjoyed the afternoon very much.

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SQUASH

The Tanglin Club hosted the first Squash Doubles League which started on 15 August to 24 October 2012. Players are divided into six teams which made up of five to six players with different level. All matches were played on Wednesday evenings.

Team Victorious led by Anthony Rawlinson clinched the champion title followed by Team Chao Ang Mo’s led by Shane Hagan and Team Sats-umas led by Satyen Desai.

The league ended on 7 November with a Doubles League friendly play-off where players were paired up among their team with different level. Bill Hatch and Eddy Chong from team Kung Fu Palmer won against Desmond Hill and Mark Pickard from team Chao Ang Mo’s in the finals while Oma and Sam Alexander from team Chaps won against Paul Isted and Robson Yeoh from team Sats-umas in the plate final.

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TENNIS

The Tanglin Club fielded two men’s teams and a women’s squad for the annual Singapore Tennis Association inter-club league, indicating depth and commitment. Two men’s teams were fielded for the first time and both reached the semis of their respective divisions and we’re looking forward to more from the guys next year! The men’s B and C teams were joined by our women’s A Team, led by convenor Virginia Longfellow.

The B team began the tournament with a 2-1 win over Nanyang Technological University but then lost the next day to NUSS, with Mark Fernandes and Thio Shen Yi losing in a tight two-hour long match. The squad then embarked on a four-match winning streak to go top of the group. The crunch match with the Weekend Warriors to decide the semis

lineup went down to the wire with Chris Forbes and captain Vincent Lam putting the team in the last four for the 3rd straight year.

We entered the B semis without three club champions, putting us at a significant disadvantage over perennial rivals Singapore Cricket Club. The team lost 2-1.

“Great effort again from all the players: Will, Devesh, Waldemar, Miles, Mark, Chris, Bernard, Vishnu, Andrew, Ryan, Taco, Shen Yi and Vincent”

It was similar for the C squad. With a squad of 13, the team battled all the way to the top of its group in a three-group C Division. In our first match on a busy weekend on home court, Soo Kui Jien led the team to a 3-0 win over Chinese Swimming Club, and we’d end the round-robin with three wins and two losses.

All in, a great experience with a fantastic bunch of guys.

“As captain I couldn't have asked for more. Massive thanks to En Lai, Lenny, Michael, Kerry, Alex, Han Ming, Eric, Zahid, Roland, Craig and Marcello. Here's to next year, that trophy will be ours!” captain Jien said.

The women’s A Team won two and had some extremely competitive matches in a tough group with SCC, British Club, Sanwa, Singapore Sports Council and NUSS. Thanks Shu-Ling, Yu-Mei; Jackie, Cathy, Lorna, June, Anne, Felicia, Joanne, Nicole, Naomi and Kerry for another year of fun and competitive tennis.

En-Lai Yeoh Tennis Committee Member

BALUT VS TENNIS VS LAWN BOWLSThe annual Balut versus Tennis and Lawn Bowls was held on 7 November. After a lovely dinner the games began. We played 6 rounds which were all very loud and exciting as everyone tries to get a balut, a full house or a straight. With a little bit of luck and some guidance from the balut players we managed an incredible win. Worth mentioning were Phua Swee Leng with a high score of 140 in his first game and Esther Ling with a total score of 622. However it was the pair of Sachiko Taylor (690) and Lily Lim (672) that clinched it for the tennis section. A big thank you to Sethuraman the balut convenor and his committee for putting this event together. Final scores, Lawn Bowls - 6634, Balut - 6708, Tennis - 6976!

SINGAPORE TENNIS ASSOCIATION INTER-CLUB LEAGUE

LADIESWe are looking for ladies to join us for our doubles practice sessions.We play every Tuesday from 10am to 12pm so if you fancy coming along for some fun and social tennis please just show up or email Nicky at [email protected].

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TEAM TENNIS 2012The Team Tennis event attracted 32 players forming 4 teams of 8 players, led by each of our 4 coaches - Ken, Malcum, Greg and Richard. After battling 3 rounds of doubles, the green “Leprechaun” team emerged victorious ahead of runner up yellow “Lionhearts” team. Congratulations to the winning team Chris, Eric, Attial, Noni, Roland, Yu Mei, Joe and Jackie.

JUNIOR ANNUAL TENNIS TOURNAMENTThe final tournament of The Tanglin Club Junior Tennis Series was held from November 2 – 4. There were 50+ entries covering the singles events for boys and girls. The kids played a round robin format for each age group which meant a minimum of 3 matches per player prior to the semi-finals and finals. Ultimately this resulted in a busy weekend for all and fortunately the rain on Saturday was not too bad to be of any major influence.

Congratulations to ALL the kids who entered and played. Well done to the winners but also, very well done to those kids entering a tournament for the first time. We hope you all had a great weekend of tennis and we’ll see you in 2013 for the new series. Merry Christmas to all and have a safe and happy holiday season.

The results from the first event were as follows:10 GirlsWinner: Gan Shan Li Runner Up: Toh Ky Lynne10 BoysWinner: Joshua Lake Runner Up: Ben Rzesacz12 GirlsWinner: Clare Cheng Runner Up: Zoe Wang12 BoysWinner: Jay Friend Runner Up: Tim RzesaczOpen EliteWinner: Ryan Ng Runner Up: Ryan Kho

Annual Encouragement/Sportsmanship Award: Hugh Crombie

JUNIOR HOLIDAY CAMP DECEMBER/RESUMPTION OF CLASSES With Christmas around the corner, and the kids released from school, now is a great time to get the young ones out on court. There’ll be a junior tennis camp from December 17 – 21 and it’s open to members’ children of all ages. Information and registration forms are available from the tennis office or you can email [email protected]. Merry Christmas and see you at the courts.

For all parents, please note Junior Tennis classes will resume the week of Monday, January 7 2013. Any parents interested in signing up their children for lessons, please email [email protected] for assistance and more information.

THE GIFT OF HEALTHWhile health is strictly personal we can help a friend enjoy better wellbeing simply by not putting unhealthy treats in their path. To begin with, avoid giving them more sugar and calories than they need. Surely there is enough cake and sweet confectionery doing their rounds this season! A recent health report questioned if sugar is really as bad as we make it out to be. The answer? “We actually need sugar; it’s our body’s preferred fuel,” said Dr David Katz, director of the Yale University Prevention Research Center. “But we eat too damn much of it.” How true. What about chocolate? It all depends on how it is prepared. The darker the chocolate the better for you, but most chocolates have too much sugar, so again moderation is key. If you plan to give your friends a box of sweets or chocolates, why not think of a healthier alternative?

THE GIFT OF LAUGHTERThe saying ‘Laughter is the best medicine’ is a maxim we could well take heed of. One research found that 15 minutes of laughter a day is as important for the heart as 30 minutes of exercise three times a week! Here are some of its physical benefits: It improves your breathing, makes your blood flow better and boosts your immune system. Laughing heartily is similar to deep breathing in that the stale air in our lungs gets expelled and replaced; this has a cleansing effect. Like exercise, laughter eases blood flow, reducing the likelihood of heart disease; inactivity is often the culprit behind heart problems. Laughter releases serotonins and endorphins, the body’s chemicals that give us a natural high, boosting the immune system and relieving pain. People who laugh a lot on a regular basis have lower blood pressure than the average person. The wellbeing benefits of laughter are that it reduces tension, and lowers anxiety and irritation, which are major factors contributing to depression. How do we give the gift of laughter this season? How about cartoon books or DVDs of favourite comedies as presents.

THE GIFT OF RELAXATIONRelaxing in your own home with a soothing fragrance permeating the room is one of the best ways to deal with stress. Citrus such

as orange and lemon are known for their zesty fragrances, which impart a fresh, lively scent and add a refreshing mood. Similar to these are peppermint and eucalyptus, which uplift your mood with their bracing, healing fragrances. Verbain (also known as verbena) and lavender are florals loved for their sweet but not cloying fragrances. A spritz of these scents will relax you almost immediately. People who are sensitive to florals may find that pine with its woody scent is the perfect ambient fragrance. This season, present your friends with the gift of relaxation by getting them a room fragrance from Spa Botanica. Our made-in-France sprays are organic and come with Ecocert labels. The products contain 15 percent active ingredients that are antiseptic as well as calming.

Christmas at Spa Botanica• Enjoy 10% discount on Collagen Facial and Premium Vitamin Facial.

• Enjoy 20% discount on selected products from our retail shop from now to 31 December 2012.

• Enjoy 30% discount on Odoration Vivo Spray Zen Room Spray and Freshtonic Spray Cool Room Spray. Retail price: $29.96 each, inclusive of GST. Offer price: $20.97 (Less 30%). While stocks last.

• Receive a $30 voucher for the next visit for every 90-minute treatment booked.

Specially for Mums-To-Be• Enjoy 15% oFF on all suitable treatmentsRecommended for expectant mother’s Retreat

With the season of Christmas comes the joy of giving. In this feature, we take a lighthearted yet serious view of what we should be giving our beloved ones this season.

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CHRISTMAS, THE TIME FOR GIVINGSpa Botanica has a wonderful range of gifts this season.

And what better gift than a fragrant room spray!

Try our VIVO SPRAY ZEN ROOM SPRAY and FRESHTONIC SPRAY COOL ROOM SPRAY Retail Price: $29.96 each, now $20.97 (less 30%)

Only at Tanglin Club Spa Botanica, Level 5, Sports & Recreation Centre. Tel: 6733 2778

PLEASE NOTE THAT NO FOOD AND DRINKS ARE ALLOWED IN THE THEATRETTE.

CINEMA

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SHOWTIMES Friday, 8pm • Saturday, 6pm & 9pm • Sunday, 2.30pm and 8pmFILM RATINGS G – General viewing • PG – Parental guidance required • NC16 – No children below 16 years

M18 – For viewers age 18 and above • R21 – For adults age 21 and above FOR ENQUIRIES Please call Reception at 66220555 or visit the website for more information.Moviegoers are to be seated 15 minutes before showtime. Movie details subject to changes.

THE MUPPETS14, 15 & 16 December • PG • Comedy (109 minutes)Starring: Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper and Rashida JonesDirector: James BobinWhile on vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the world’s biggest Muppet fan, his brother Gary, and friend Mary uncover a diabolical plot of a greedy oil millionaire to destroy Muppet Theatre. Now, the Muppet-loving trio must reunite Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and their friends to stage the greatest Muppet telethon ever and save their beloved theatre. The gang is back together again in movie full of irresistible music and family fun. It’s the biggest Muppet adventure ever!

ARTHUR CHRISTMAS28, 29 & 30 December • PG • Family (97 minutes)Starring: James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Bill Nighy and Jim BroadbentDirectors: Sarah Smith and Barry CookArthur Christmas at last reveals the incredible, never-before seen answer to every child’s question: “So how does Santa deliver all those presents in one night?” The answer: Santa’s exhilarating, ultra-high tech operation beneath the North Pole. But at the heart of the film is a story with the ingredients of a Christmas classic - a family in a state of comic dysfunction and an unlikely hero, Arthur, with an urgent mission that must be completed before Christmas morning dawns.

BRAVE21, 22 & 23 December • PG • Animation (101 minutes)Starring: Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson and Julie WaltersDirectors: Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman and Steve PurcellMerida is a skilled archer and impetuous daughter of King Fergus and Queen Elinor. Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the uproarious lords of the land: massive Lord MacGuffin, surly Lord Macintosh and cantankerous Lord Dingwall. Merida’s actions inadvertently unleash chaos and fury in the kingdom, and when she turns to an eccentric old witch for help, she is granted an ill-fated wish. The ensuing peril forces Merida to discover the meaning of true bravery in order to undo a beastly curse before it’s too late.

SNOW WHITE & THE HUNTSMAN 7, 8 & 9 December • PG • Fantasy (127 minutes)Starring: Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron and Bob HoskinsDirector: Rupert SandersThis is no fairy tale. In this reimagined version of the children’s classic story, Kristen Stewart plays the only person in the land fairer that the Evil Queen (Theron), who is out to destroy her. But the one girl threatening the wicked ruler’s reign has been training in the art of war with the very Huntsman (Hemsworth) dispatched by the Queen to kill her. Evil now fights destiny.

the tanglin club magazine: december 2012

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