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2 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE3 GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE4 DO YOU KNOW?5 MEMBER SHOWCASE6 MEMBERS' PAGE8 RECENT EVENTS15 CLUB PARTY 201116 EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT18 FOOD & BEVERAGE19 CHINESE NEW YEAR SPECIALS22 CALENDAR OF EVENTS24 BALUT & BILLIARDS

25 BRIDGE & DARTS26 FITNESS30 GOLF32 LAWN BOWLS33 SCUBA34 SQUASH36 TENNIS38 WELLNESS40 RECIPROCAL CLUBS 41 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

FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER Ramani Shanmugam • [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP MANAGER Laura Monteiro • [email protected]

EVENTS MANAGER Angelina Tan • [email protected]

EDITOR Peter Purcell • [email protected]

DESIGNER Alvin Teu • [email protected]

ASSISTANT DESIGNER Joshua Tay • [email protected]

FOR ADVERTISING Habib Mansoor • [email protected]/66220533

DEADLINE FOR MATERIAL SUBMISSION 5th of every month for the following issue

5 Stevens RoadSingapore 257814

Tel: 66220555Fax: 67332391

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CONTENTS

34SQUASH: KIMPTON CUP

5IMPRESSIONS OF AN ARTIST

38WELLNESS: WANT TO LIVE TO 100?

15CLUB PARTY 2011: PIRATES OF TUMASIK

The Tanglin Club

Dear Members,

It would be timely to provide an update on the various developments taking place at the Club.

The renovations of the Wheelhouse and the main swimming pool were completed on schedule last November. As to be expected, there were some teething problems, one of which was the acoustics in the Wheelhouse. This problem has since been rectified and further remedial measures will be undertaken if necessary.

Members may wish to note that the furniture in the Reading Room has been spruced up.

However, the renovation of the

Children’s Play Area, including the Swimming Pool, has been delayed by about a month due to the need to comply with some regulatory matters. It will now open in mid-March.

The refurbishment of the Club’s 16 guestrooms, approval of which was obtained from the Club’s Membership at a Special General Meeting held on 15 November 2010, will start in March 2011 and will take approximately three months to complete.

When completed, these rooms would be comparable to a good four-star if not a five-star hotel’s guestrooms.

As for the renovation of the Churchill Room, including possibly the reception and the balcony areas, we will seek Members’ approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) in April.

Members may have noticed that the menus of the Club’s main Food & Beverage (F&B) outlets have been revamped to include a good array of Members’ favourite dishes as well as the introduction of new ones. The growing concern of the F&B Department is the increasing costs of raw materials, ranging from meat and vegetables

to spices. However, the Club has managed to keep the price of dining at these outlets “affordable”.

The usage of the Club’s Sports & Recreation facilities, especially the exercise machines in the gym, is growing. This is indeed encouraging, as Members are becoming more health conscious.

On that note, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our Chinese Members a Happy and Prosperous New Year.

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,

We hope you will have time to join us for the traditional Lion Dance performance at the Club to usher in the Year of the Rabbit. It will be held on Thursday, 3 February, starting at 11.45am.

According to the Chinese Zodiac, 2011 is the Year of the Golden Rabbit, which begins on 3 February and ends on 22 January 2012.

The Rabbit is a lucky sign and according to the Chinese, the Year of the Rabbit will allow you to catch your breath and calm your nerves. It is a time for negotiation, but don't try to force issues, because if you do you will ultimately fail. To gain the greatest benefits this year, focus on home, family, security, diplomacy and your relationships.

Hopefully, after a volatile Year of the Tiger, we will see a calmer Year of the Rabbit.

From Food & Beverage, to entertainment, to Sports & Recreation, we have lined up a long list of exciting activities this month to cater to our diverse Membership.

Members will find the details in this issue of the Magazine as well

as on our Website and Club notice boards. Please note on page 4 the Club operation hours during the Chinese New Year period, as certain facilities will be closing earlier than usual.

We will also hold our annual Staff Dinner & Dance on Tuesday, 15 February to thank our Staff for their tireless work and commitment throughout the year and their great contributions to the success of The Tanglin Club. On that day, all Club facilities will close at 3pm to allow Staff time to prepare for their big night and we thank our Members for their kind understanding.

Meanwhile, Phase 2 of the Wheelhouse & Pool project shall be completed by mid-March and we will commence our Guestroom renovations on 1 March. This will again create some noise and disruptions especially on Level 2 of the main building, and particularly during the first two weeks of the improvement works. We apologise for the inconvenience and will spare no effort to minimise the disruptions.

In our ongoing efforts to improve the IT facilities of our Club, we have also started the RFID tagging of books and DVD’s in both Libraries. The work is expected to

be completed soon. This tagging will ease the workload of our Staff and make tracing of outstanding books easier. It will also be linked to our Accounts system.

Until my next message, I wish our Chinese Members Gong Xi Fa Cai (Greetings for a Prosperous New Year), good health and happiness in the Year of the Rabbit.

With warm regards,Herbert HoferGeneral ManagerThe Tanglin Club

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GENERAL MANAGER’SMESSAGE

The Tanglin Club

More Wi-Fi HotspotsThe Club has Wi-Fi (wireless Internet) access in many locations, especially high-traffic areas such as the Food & Beverage outlets, Swimming Pool area, Main Library, Reading Room and Function Rooms (Raffles, Claymore and Draycott).

The Club is pleased to announce two more locations – the Squash Centre and Beer Garden – will be wireless-ready. No password is necessary. Just switch on your wireless adaptor in your laptop, PDA or

mobile device and search for the network called

The Tanglin Club.

Charity SaleMembers who enjoy picking up a surprise or two at flea markets will be happy to know that the Club will be conducting a Charity Sale of books, movie DVDs, cutlery and crockery, and other items.

This will be held on Monday, 21 February in the Churchill Room, from 11.30am to 6.30pm.

If you are looking for well-maintained second-hand items at bargain prices, don't miss this event. It will also be for a good cause. Proceeds from the sale will go to the Children's Aid Society.

Staff Dinner & Dance 2011Members are reminded that the staff of The Tanglin Club will be attending their Annual Dinner & Dance on Tuesday, 15 February.

To facilitate preparations for the event, all Club facilities that day will be closed from 3pm onwards. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Change in Temporary Playroom Operating HoursFrom Tuesday, 1 February, the operating hours of the temporary Playroom – now located in the new Junior Library outside the Wheelhouse restaurant – have been revised, in particular on Saturday.

• Monday: closed

• Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 12pm to 6pm

• Friday: 11am to 7pm

• Saturday: 9am to 7pm

• Sunday & Public Holidays: 11am to 7pm

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OPERATING HOURS DURING CHINESE NEW YEAR

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DO YOU KNOW?

Club operating hours during Chinese New Year holidaysMembers are advised to take note of the change in Club operating hours on the following dates.

The Club is pleased to announce two morelocations – the Squash Centre and BeerGarden – will be wireless-ready. No password is necessary. Just switch on yowireless adaptor in your laptop, PDA or

mobile device and searchfor the network called

The Tanglin Club.

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IMPRESSIONS OF AN ARTISTMrs Rupa Natarajan is a woman of many titles: a Club Member for the past 22 years, loving wife, doting mother, tireless volunteer of the Library Sub-Committee, and accomplished artist as The Tanglin Club Magazine discovers.

Rupa’s career as an artist spans 35 years and she has sought to innovate her craft

and push the boundaries of her artistic capabilities.

Born in Varanasi, Rupa was initially trained by leading Indian watercolour artist Robin Mukherjee. She was only one of three female applicants to be accepted by the Government College of Art in Calcutta, and she studied under notable Indian artists Satyen Ghoshal, Gopal Gosh, Chintamoni Kar and Rathin Mitra.

She also spent two years at the New York School of Interior Design.

Apart from watercolours, Rupa's works include oil paintings and stained glass images.

Her talent is recognised and appreciated by patrons around the world and she has exhibited in the

Pasricha Gallery in London, the Art Encounter Gallery in Las Vegas, and in the Agora Gallery in New York.

Rupa, who now resides in Singapore, has had over six exhibitions here.

Her works focus on the shapes and patterns of people’s faces, gestures, movements and emotions. She also captures the raw and natural beauty of African and Indian landscape, the magnificence of wildlife, and attempts to recreate that synergy through the use of line and texture.

Her oil paintings are an inspired vision in a kaleidoscope of colours and strokes, culminating in a breath-taking piece that conveys not only the natural element of her subjects, but also her feelings about them.

Rupa dedicates her time and effort in supporting and promoting the

appreciation of art. As a member of the governing committee in promoting the arts in Singapore, she was instrumental in setting up art schools with well-qualified teachers and instructors. She also lends her support to various exhibitions.

From 7 to 13 February, Rupa will be staging an exhibition titled: Africa, Where Nature Dances – An Artist’s Journey, in the Gallery at The Arts House (formerly the Old Parliament House). The exhibition, which opens between 10am and 8pm presents her works from her tours in the African continent. Admission is free.

For more information on Rupa and her works, please visit www.rupanatarajan.com

MEMBER SHOWCASE

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MEMBERS’ PAGE

New Members His Excellency Pavlo Sultansky and Liubov Sultansky, from the Ukraine.

From left: Seconder Wee Chwee Heng and New Members Mazie & Willie Chan.

New Member Sandeep Reddy and GC Member Dr Richard Tan.

New Members Stefan &Petra Mandl.

Seconder Jimmy Lie and Proposer Lawrence Lee.

New Member Tiara Shaw & Proposer Mark Shaw.

New Members Ivan & Angela Chan.

New Member Jasmine Koh and Proposer Mr Anthony Chow.

From left: Proposer Terence Chan, New Members Ravi Gopinath and Brenda Betty Lang.

From left: New Members Satyan & Madhavi Wadhwa and Seconder Tilak Pawa.


Introduction Evening3 January 2011We extend a warm welcome to our new Members.

Honorary Member• H.E. Pavlo Sultansky & Mrs Liubov Sultansky (Ukraine)• Doulat & Kavita Bhojwani• Ivan & Angela Chan• Willie & Mazie Chan• John & Pamela Hui• Gunawan Lim and Khoo Gek Suan• Sandeep & Neehara Reddy

Term Members• Ravi & Jyotsna Gopinath• Brenda Betty Lang• Stefan & Petra Mandl• Satyan & Madhavi Wadhwa• Katherine Zhou

Associate Members• Jasmine Koh (Spouse of Anthony Chow)• Tiara Shaw (Spouse of Mark Shaw)• Eugene Tay (Spouse of Karen Goh)

FarewellWe bid a fond farewell to the following members converting to Permanent Absent Membership.

• Mr & Mrs John David McCarthy• Mr & Mrs Tong Kok Wan• Mr & Mrs Tushar Gupta• Mr Patrick Grove Y-Kin• Mr & Mrs Timothy • Tan Hong Khoon

MEMBERS’ PAGE

From left: Club President Joseph Chew and New Members Pamela & John Hui.

From left: Billiards Section Convenor Dr Ng Boon Keng, Proposer Siow Li Sen and New Member Katherine Zhou.

New Members Gunawan Lim and Khoo Gek Suan.

Proposer Karen Goh and New Member Eugene Tay.

Seconder Subhash Pritmani and New Member Kavita Bhojwani.

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RECENT EVENTS

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Teo Koon Hong (left) and Koh Yak Kin.Masaharu & Etsuko Ochiai.

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Wild Jungle Safari31 December at the Wheelhouse"I wish to say a BIG thank you to everyone at The Tanglin Club for a wonderful Wild Jungle Safari party on New Year's Eve.

We joined the Club recently. We are glad we did because the event was a great one for families (I hate leaving the children behind on New Years Eve)!

The staff were very warm and attentive, the buffet had many delicious choices and the DJ and host kicked off the evening well and ended the party with a bang. It was definitely one of the more memorable New Year events we’ve attended recently. Please convey our thanks to everyone who had a part in making the event really memorable and great." – Deepanjali Pandey

Captain Bains Gurwinder Singh and family.

Steve Preston (third from left) and friends.

The Pingazl family.

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"We had a fabulous and fantastic evening on Friday, 31 December!

The food was great, the service was excellent, the happy smiling staff and the atmosphere created at the Club made the occasion superb!

Thank you."

– Caroline & Charles Gregory

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RECENT EVENTS

From left: Rauzat, Ohines, Shafnag and Shabbin

Mr Stefan Vander Bil & Ms Debra Langley

ChristmasDay Lunch25 December at the Churchill Room

“Christmas Day lunch at the Churchill Room was a lovely occasion. The mood was set by the warm welcome from the staff and the gentle tinkling on the piano. The traditional menu, with delicious and comforting food, was the highlight. Having wholesome entertainment for the children was a good idea, and the appearance of Father Christmas was, of course, a highlight for them.

Throughout, the Staff displayed good festive cheer, even though they were so busy, and thanks are due to all who helped make Christmas Day so special.”

– Raelene Tan

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Event DisclaimerPlease note that reservations for all Club events must be in written form and submitted to the Events Department prior to the last day for cancellation date. There is no guarantee of placement or seat for walk-in registration on the day of the event. The

organisers, sponsors, and anyone involved in the organisation of Club events will not be held liable for late cancellation, overbooking, force majeure or any other unforeseen situation beyond their control.

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

EVENTS &ENTERTAINMENT

Children's Art ClassesDrawing is the fundamental skill of the visual arts that can and should be learned by all children. For over 28 years, Mr Yap Sin Guan has been teaching Chinese Brush Painting and Children Imagination Painting at The Tanglin Club. It is a fun, engaging, educational and affordable experience with the space for children to express themselves and explore art-making through drawing, painting, as well as providing opportunities to participate in art exhibitions.

Class Schedule:• Friday: 3pm to 4pm • Saturday: 9am to 10am & 12.45pm to 1.45pm • Sunday: 9.30am to 10.30am.Price: $75 (Per participant for four sessions each month).

Usher in the Chinese New Year with

Lion Dance PerformancesThursday, 3 February, from 11.45am to 12.55pmUsher in the Year of the Rabbit and join us at the Club for a series of Chinese New Year Lion Dance performances around the Club.

11.45am to 12.15pm Lobby Performance

12.15pm to 12.20pm Churchill Room

12.20pm to 12.25pm Tavern

12.25pm to 12.35pm Wheelhouse

12.40pm to 12.55pm S&R Complex

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Children's Etiquette ClassSocial Graces & Dining EtiquetteSaturday, 19 March, 10.30am at the Wheelhouse Function RoomFor parents who recognise the importance of their children's manners, this interactive programme focuses on up-to-date social and communications skills which build self-esteem, self-respect, and respect for others.

This fun and informative programme includes: • Role-playing exercises • Quizzes to assess student learning • Comprehensive handout for each student to keep as a reference guide • Three-course meal to practise proper table manners • Certificate of Attendance

The event requires a minimum of 10 participants to commence, and all participants must pre-book with the Events Department by 13 March via email or fax.

Price: $30 (Member) & $45 (Guest). Suitable for eight to 12 years old. Price includes three-course set lunch.


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

EVENTS &ENTERTAINMENT

Baking For LoveCool CakesSaturday, 12 February, 9.30am at Ben & Jerry's, United SquareLearn how Ben & Jerry Ice Cream Cakes are made from scratch. Decorate and personalise your own ice cream cake for your loved ones!

Event requires a minimum of 10 participants to commence and all participants must pre-book with the Events Department by 7 February via email or fax.

Price: $35 (Member) & $40 (Guest). Suitable for six years old and above. Price includes two-way transport from the Club to United Square.

S'Wonderful, S'Marvellous...

Soiree!

The romance of an elegant by-gone age.

Enjoy being entertained by musings, monologues and music as you dine.

Price: $78 (Member) & $88 (Guest), inclusive of four-course dinner. Dress Code: Black tie and dinner jacket for men. Evening gown for ladies.

Last day for cancellation: 4 March

Friday, 11 March, 7.30pm at the Churchill RoomSoiree!

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FOOD & BEVERAGE

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

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CHURCHILL ROOM CLOSURE

The Churchill Room will be closed for private dinner functions on 15 & 26 February and 27 February for Club Event.

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Price: $75 (Adult with champagne), $40 (Adult without champagne) & $19.75 (Child below 12). Time: 11am to 2.30pm. Venue: Churchill Room. Dress code: Smart Casual. Last day for cancellation: 13 February.

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ENTERTAINMENT AT THE CHURCHILL ROOMPiano Entertainment by Sharon Marianne Nunis

Sit back and listen to soothing tunes by accomplished pianist Sharon Marianne Nunis, while enjoying your gourmet meals at the Churchill Room. She performs on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday,

from 7.30pm to 10.30pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 2.45pm.

Reminisce with LocomotionListen to your favourite tunes performed by Locomotion at the Churchill Room on 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19,

24 & 25 February. It’s an evening not to be missed!Dates subject to change.

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Yu Sheng PromotionAvailable in all restaurants

Welcome the Year of the Rabbit and get an early start to the Lunar New Year celebrations.

If you wish for prosperity, good health and all things auspicious, you must toss and share this tasty salad and fish carpaccio speciality served only at this time of year with family and friends.

Eating Yu Sheng, meaning raw fish in Chinese, has become a long-standing tradition for a good start to the new year as the two words also sound like “rise” and “surplus”. No Lunar New Year celebration is complete without it.

Salmon Superior (For four to six diners): $29.80Salmon Deluxe (For six to 10 diners): $39.80Hamachi Superior (For four to six diners): $35.80Hamachi Deluxe (For six to 10 diners): $45.80Extra Items (Salmon 80g: $11.80 • Hamachi 80g: $13.80 • Pok Chui: $2 • Honey Gold Flakes: $2.80)

Poon Choy PromotionFor takeaway at the Lobby

Another fixture on the Lunar New Year celebration menu is Poon Choy: Cantonese for a large pot of vegetables.

But this delicious and hearty stew is more than just greens. From humble beginnings when leftovers were piled into a pot and kept warm at low temperature to prevent the items from going bad, this New Year treat is now layered with deluxe ingredients such as abalone, scallops, dried oysters, mushrooms, different kinds of meat, vegetables and much more.

It's a must-have on the first day of the Chinese New Year celebration.

Orders are to be placed three days in advance. While stocks last.

Small order (For four to six diners): $198Large order (For 10 diners and above): $388.80

Chinese New Year Specials

Available until 17 February

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VALENTINE'S DAY DINNERMonday, 14 February, 7.30pm at the Churchill Room

If you're planning a romantic candlelit dinner for two, look no further. The Churchill Room will impress your significant other with its delectable menu specially crafted for an intimate meal and

an evening filled with music from our harpist that celebrates your love for each other.

Each couple will receive a rose, symbolising the everlasting unity of love. Make a date with your date on Valentine's Day at the Churchill Room.

Price: $98 per person (Member) & $108 per person (Guest). Last day for cancellation: 7 February. Price includes one bottle of champagne per couple.

Irish PromotionAvailable from 7 to 17 March, for Lunch & Dinner at the TavernFeeling hungry? Fancy some mouth-watering and satisfying Irish grub? For a limited period only, you can tuck into Traditional Irish Lamb Stew, Irish Stout and Beef Stew, or Cod and Shrimp Bake in Cheese Sauce.

For those with a sweet tooth, there is no better way to end the meal than with the Irish Bailey Curd Cheesecake dressed with fruit compote and wild strawberry ice ream. Sinful... but oh, so good!

Chinese New Year Buffet Lunch2, 6 & 13 February at the WheelhouseGather family and friends for a leisurely Sunday lunch and enjoy a Chinese New Year spread and other popular items.

Choose from Chinese Cold Cuts, Salads, Sashimi and Sushi, Soup, Chinese Roast Duck, Hong Kong Style Char Siew, Wok Fried Chilli Prawn, Eight Treasure Herbal Chicken, Wok Fried Sichuan Beef, Braised Ee Fu Noodles with Mushrooms and Yellow Chives, Vegetarian Abalone with Chinese Spinach and lots more.

Don't forget to leave room for dessert and coffee or tea. The selection includes New Year Cookies, Glutinous Rice Balls, Nian Goa and Fresh Fruit.

Price: $28 (Adult) & $16.80 (Child).

FOOD & BEVERAGE


FOOD & BEVERAGE


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Wines of the month Chilean Wines: Montes Classic Chardonnay 2008 & Cabernet Sauvignon 2008Available for the month of February at all Bars

Rated the Best Buy Chardonnays in Wine Enthusiast magazine, the Montes Classic Chardonnay 2006 is a favourite among fans of Chilean wine. The Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 boasts terrific character with a pleasingly soft texture and is flavourful enough to enjoy on its own, and bright and balanced enough to pair with pasta, pizza or simply grilled meat entrées.

To start the New Year with a bang, delight yourself with the wonderful taste of Montes wines from Chile, right here in the Club. Price: $42.80 (Per bottle) & $8.90 (Per glass).

Cake of the month

Longan Almond CakeAvailable for dine-in or takeaway at the Deli LoungeFor the month of February, sink your teeth into a delicious, fruity and all-natural gourmet cake made specially by our very creative Pastry team.

Taste the juiciness of longan with the crunchiness of almonds!

Price: $5 (per slice) & $38.80 (Whole cake).

KILKENNY IRISH CREAM ALEAvailable for the month of March at the Tavern BarThe makers of Guinness produce this deep red and rich ale with a creamy head.

Fans describe it as a distinctively smooth and flavourful beverage.

Kilkenny, craft brewed in the oldest operating brewery in Ireland dating back to the 14th Century, is made from malted barley, roasted malted barley, hops and yeast

Kilkenny is served in similar manner to Guinness: fully risen with a head measuring between two and three centimetres.

Price: $9 a pint.

Tulsi TeasAvailable from February at the Deli LoungeThe tulsi, or holy basil, is an aromatic plant that is found in the Tropics. It is used extensively for religious and medicinal purposes and has become very popular as a herbal tea. Described as delicious and stress-relieving, organic tulsi tea is known to be a powerful antioxidant and is recommended as a better alternative to coffee. The Tanglin Club presents its Members with this unique beverage, served in relaxing, peaceful and comfortable surroundings.

Visit the Deli Lounge for more information.

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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

VALENTINE'S DAY DINNER7.30pm at the Churchill Room.



*STAFF DINNER & DANCE.

To facilitate preparations for the Staff Dinner & Dance, all Club facilities will be closed from 3pm onwards. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

WINES OF THE MONTH Montes Classic Chardonnay 2008 & Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, available at all Bars


CAKE OF THE MONTH Longan Almond Cake, at the Deli Lounge.


INTRODUCTION EVENING


CHINESE NEW YEAR A LA CARTE SPECIAL Available until 17 February at the Tavern & Wheelhouse.


CAKE OF THE MONTH Longan Almond Cake, at the Deli Lounge.

CHINESE NEW YEAR BUFFET LUNCH Wheelhouse.


BILLIARDS Section Night, 7pm at the Billiards Room.

BILLIARDS National Snooker League, 7.45pm at the Billiards Room.


SQUASH 12th Jumbo Doubles.

MOVIE: FAIR GAME Theatrette.


MOVIE: BERLIN 36 Theatrette.

CHINESE NEW YEARLION DANCE PERFORMANCES Main Clubhouse.

*PLEASE REFER TO PAGE 4 FOR OUTLETS OPERATING HOURS.

CHINESE NEW YEAR A LA CARTE SPECIAL Available until 17 February at the Tavern & Wheelhouse.

CHINESE NEW YEARMOVIE: 14 BLADES Theatrette.

*PLEASE REFER TO PAGE 4 FOR OUTLETS OPERATING HOURS.

MOVIE: DUE DATE Theatrette.

Chinese New Year SpecialsAvailable until 17 February

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Valentine's Day Dinner

Monday, 14 February, 7.30pm at the

Churchill Room

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CHURCHILL ROOM CLOSUREThe Churchill Room will be closed for private dinner functions on 15 & 26 February and 27 February

for Club event.

THE TOWN25, 26 & 27 March

I AM LOVE4, 5 & 6 March

YOGI BEAR11, 12 & 13 March

WALL STREET: MONEY NEVER SLEEPS

18, 19 & 20 March


CHURCHILL ROOM CLOSED FOR PRIVATE DINNER FUNCTION.



CHURCHILL ROOM CLOSED FOR PRIVATE DINNER FUNCTION.

NEW YEAR'S DAY BRUNCHChurchill Room.

MOVIE: 14 BLADES Theatrette.

BAKING FOR LOVE: COOL CAKES 9.30am at Ben & Jerry's, United Square.




MOVIE: 14 BLADES Theatrette.

SUNDAY CURRY BUFFET Wheelhouse.



CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH 11.30am to 3.30pmChurchill Room.

SUNDAY LUNCH CURRY BUFFET Wheelhouse.

SQUASH 12th Jumbo Doubles Qualifiers.




CHURCHILL ROOM CLOSED FOR CLUB EVENT (DINNER).


Usher in the Chinese New Year with

Lion Dance Performances

Thursday, 3 February, from 11.45am to 12.55pmTh

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BALUT & BILLIARDS

The Concord Trophy Competition was completed in December last year. The winner was Cheung Yew Tak and the runner-up was K K Chong.

The Annual Marathon followed by the Christmas dinner was well attended and there were some 40 Members and Guests.

After some five hours of intense competition, the following were winners in their respective sections.• Most number of consecutive wins: Nawaz Mumtaz Akhtar• Most number of wins: Cheung Yew Tak• Highest breaks: Neville Tindale

Upcoming Events

Joe O’Conner 3-Ball Billiards CompetitionStarts Monday, 7 February and will continue until the finals on Saturday, 12 February. Register now!

Section Fund Night Thursday, 17 February, 7pm at the Billiards RoomPrice: FREE (Billiards Section Member) & $16.05 (Non-Section Member)

Wednesday’s Free CoachingIt is conducted by Mr Lim Kah Ho. If you would like to take private lessons, please contact the Sports & Recreation reception for more details.

Balut is a game played by two or more players, the optimum being five, using five dice.

Each player in turn shakes the dice, numbered one to six, using a leather box, and throws them onto a pad or flat surface.

Each player has up to three throws in each round and may put out any number of dice after either of the first throws, or puts back any or all in the box before the next throw. The objective is to secure the best possible combination of the dice for scoring the most points.

Each player should start out attempting the high scores of Balut (five of a kind), Low & High Straight (a run) or Full House (two of one number,

three of another). If he fails in this, he can then enter his score either under Fours, Fives or Sixes, depending on the extent of the

failure, but he must have had one of that number among the dice.

Any score over, say 22, is not a bad “Choice”, but beginners are advised to keep “Choice” open for as long as possible. It does help in the long run! Any failure to achieve Balut or a Straight when every other section is completed results in “Scrubbing” one or the other.

Some prefer to scrub Straight, others Balut. That is really a personal preference. Balut always scores 30, regardless of which dice. Straights are the sum of the dice – 15 or 20.

The aim is to score as many points as possible by the end of the game – the maximum under these rules being 183.

BILLIARDS

CONCORD TROPHY

HOW TO PLAY BALUT

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Yew Tak at the Snooker Christmas Carnival.


BRIDGE & DARTS

BRIDGE

CHRISTMAS LUNCHLast year’s Christmas Lunch on 1 December was a complete sell-out!

A total of 75 Members and Guests streamed into the Raffles Room all decked in red, green or white.

Carols were sung to the accompaniment of a keyboard played by a Guest, Elaine Sim. No doubt the singing was more melodious.

A Christmas trivia compiled by Rohini Arya was enjoyed by all. Answers such as Santa’s Chinese name, which is Lam Khoong, and the bowl of porridge left in the attic was for his wife and not his reindeer, were wild guesses for some.

The turkey, ham and Christmas pudding scored top marks and with a glass of wine as well, the players

were either relaxed or emboldened to “do or die” in their contract bids in the games that followed.Prizes were presented for the following:• 2010 Winner for Monday and Friday games: Rohini Arya• 2010 Winner for Wednesday games: Tara Maniar

Congratulations to Rohini for also winning the Overall Club Champion title for 2010!

Thanks to all for supporting this event and to the Food & Beverage Team for the smart presentation of our Christmas lunch.

Lily Lim

DARTS NEWSWe welcomed five new Members in December. They decided to join the Section after they found the game fun and sociable.

Do come and join us every Friday, from 4.30pm to 7.00pm, for a chat or some friendly games and light refreshments.

Lo Hei Games and DinnerSaturday, 12 February, 3pm for Games, 7pm for Dinner at TanglesPrice: $20 (Section Member) & $25 (Non-Section Member)

Lots of “ang paos” will be given away!

Annual ChampionshipsThe 2011 event will be held in April. More details to follow.

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FITNESS

Er-mei Chuan Yun Taiji Umbrella Course Every Saturday starting 12 February, 10am to 11amAt the end of the Ming Dynasty, a vagabond who lived in Sichuan province proclaimed himself king, brutally killed many people, and ordered all weapons to be destroyed. As a result, the people became defenceless.

A priestess by the name of Chuan Yun from Er-mei Mountain developed umbrella fighting techniques as a weapon for self-defence. She taught and passed down the umbrella techniques for self-defence and also to benefit the health of practitioners.

The movements are as graceful as tai qi and the technique was named Er-mei Chuan Yun Taiji Umbrella.

Price: $60 per month per Member &

$80 per month per Guest.

Minimum no. of

participants: Eight

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with a hook).

Dayan qigong Wild Goose Breathing ExerciseEvery Saturday starting 12 February, 11.30am to 12.30pm Dayan Qigong, which literally means Wild Goose Breathing Exercise, is a set of highly restorative exercise handed down through the ages among exclusive circles of the Kunlun School.

Imitating the postures and movements of the wild goose and assimilating the ancient daoyin calisthenics methods, it consists of vigorous and gentle movements, where motion is alternated with stillness.

By stimulating a strong sensation of qi (energy flow), channels and acu-points, it is effective in preventing and curing diseases, strengthening the inner vital energy, avoiding premature ageing and extending life.

Dayan Qigong helps to promote blood circulation and clear jingmai, the passages through which vital energy flow. It is also therapy to train the body and mind, reduce stress and anxiety while improving overall physical fitness, balance and flexibility. It is particularly good for ailments such as hypertension and hypotension, heart diseases, insomnia, functional disorder of autonomic nerves, gastrointestinal problems, rheumatoid arthritis and skin diseases.

Price: $60 per month per Member & $80 per month per Guest. Minimum no. of participants: Eight.

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The Group Fitness Schedule is available at www.tanglinclub.org.sg/

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New Year, New You Fitness Challenge 14 February to 10 April• Get a FREE goodie bag, including a special-edition T-shirt when you sign up for the Challenge ($10 for registration)

• Monitor your fitness progress with a personalised tracking card.

• Challenge yourself to a new fitness level with a series of fun activities and win great prizes.

• Make an appointment when you sign up for a FREE fitness assessment and a FREE consultation.

• Sign up for 10 or 20 Personal Training sessions at a special discount.

For more details stop by the Gym or call 66220575.

The Ang Bao Workout Challenge 7 to 20 FebruaryBurn off the extra calories during this festive season with the fun and challenging Ang Bao Workout.

How to play: Simply draw one ang bao from the bowl and do the workout stated, challenge yourself to see how fast you can complete it.

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MOVING AT THE RIGHT PLACES Do you always feel that dull ache in the lower back right after a day of Golf or a Tennis game?

If you find it hard to generate power in your strokes, it could well be a technique issue or it may be you are moving at the wrong places: your joints.

Try the following test to determine if you lack mobility in the thoracic (upper back) area and hip internal rotation.

Thoracic Spine Rotation Range of Motion Test

Assume a seated position with the arms crossed across the chest, holding a dowel evenly across the chest.

Keep both feet pointing front and place a small ball or rolled towel between the knees. Keeping the spine tall, turn your shoulders to the right as far as possible while keeping your weight even on both hips. Note how far you are able to rotate. Repeat on the other side.

Ideally, you would want to be able to rotate approximately 60° based on the position of the stick as you turn. It is extremely important that

you are able to disassociate your upper body from your lower body, as this will allow the lower body to stabilise laterally while rotating your shoulders.

It is not uncommon to see that when someone is limited in their thoracic mobility, they will compensate by rotating the lumbar spine (lower back) to get the needed range of motion in rotation. The problem, however, is that the lumbar spine is not meant to rotate that much: thus, the soreness and pain experienced when we use it this way.

Supine Hip Internal Rotation Test

Lying on your back, bend the hips and knees to create a 90° angle at both joints.

Place your fists side-by-side and squeeze them in between your knees. Keep your knees against your fists as you try and move your legs outward.

Proper range of motion would be at least 30° (from the knee outward) of internal rotation on both legs.

This is the same motion that occurs in the hip joint during a good swing. The golfer rotates around the right hip, shifts his weight, then rotates back around the left hip.

Lack of internal hip rotation can cause lower back pain as well as knee and ankle issues. The hip joint needs to have good mobility as well as stability, having to withstand both direct loading stresses and large rotational forces in sports that involve pivoting or twisting movements.

If you find yourself not having the optimum range of motion in both tests, try including the following drills in your warm-up and workout and do a retest after a couple of weeks to see if there are any improvements.

Side Lying Thoracic Extension and Rotation

While lying on your side, flex the top hip about 90° and support the knee with a foam roll or medicine ball, if needed.

Keep the foot on the ground and support the head with a rolled towel. Begin rotating your top shoulder toward the floor. Maintain contact with the foam roll, ball or floor as you rotate.

When you are rotated to the maximum, reach your arm out at approximately 45° from the body, with the opposite arm reaching toward the ceiling.

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FITNESS


FITNESS

Swissball Hip internal Rotation

Lie on a Swissball with the mid-back resting on it. Keep feet pointing forward and shoulder width apart. Drive knees together, going into hip internal rotation. Integrate the upper body and the lower body in a single movement.

Forward Lunge with Rotation

Start by taking a large step forward and get into a lunge position (front knee over the front ankle and back heel up off the ground).

If you stepped forward with your right foot, place your right hand down on the ground next to your right foot for support. Next, take your left hand and reach it over head. Repeat on the other side.

Lewis Toh

Trainer Profile

Colin Chua I started my career at The Tanglin Club in May 2009 as a part-time gym instructor. Having been in the fitness industry since 2004, I’ve taken my interest to greater heights, constantly learning and updating myself.

My philosophy in life is simple. I believe that when we set out to achieve something, doing it right with perseverance and commitment will lead to success. I also believe that as long as we enjoy what we are doing we will do our best.

My view about training is to find ways to enjoy the workout and do it right!

Taking the first step to start improving your health and fitness might not be a challenge for most of us, but being committed is. Still, you must give yourself and your body the opportunity to improve your health and fitness. Don't procrastinate. Start working on your goals now!

I look forward to my role as a full-time Personal Trainer and I will do my best to help you achieve your goals. I truly enjoy what I do and you can count on my effort 100%!

Deep Water RunningEvery Tuesday & Thursday, 8.30am to 9.30am at the Swimming Pool. Deep Water Running is a fantastic strength and cardiovascular workout, an excellent form of active recovery, a great way to rehabilitate an injury and a fun alternative to your regular workout routine.

All you do is strap on a flotation belt, slip into the water and run to great music and innovative training programmes. Water running uses the buoyancy of the water without any of the pounding inflicted on the joints of the legs and back usually associated with running on land.

At the same time, the resistance of the water as you pump your arms and legs helps you strengthen your muscles and joints.

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GOLF

The Year Ends in JanuaryFor some reason best known to the "Forty Good Men" who founded The Tanglin Club, our financial year ends in January, so it’s time to reflect, pat ourselves on the back, spend the remainder of the Club Budget, elect a new Committee and set out the plan for the coming 12 months.

The Year in NumbersIn 2010, the Members of our 315-strong Section swung their clubs 46,000 times while buggying 2,500 km (Singapore to Hong Kong!) along 8,500 holes to play 470 rounds of golf in 15 matches over 12 months with 14 clubs, against 10 clubs at nine courses, and spent $118,000.

The Year in CoursesWe played Kelab Golf Kuching, Keppel, Marina Bay, Orchid, Raffles, SAFRA, Sarawak Club, Seletar, Singapore Island Country Club, Tanah Merah against ourselves and The American Club, Changi Beach Club, Chinese Swimming Club, Hong Kong Club, Serangoon Gardens, Singapore Cricket Club, Singapore Swimming Club and Singapore Recreation Club.

The Year in ActivitiesTwo majors matches, The Captains Cup for 94 players, The Barclays Annual Championship for 123 players, a Kids programme, a night game, $5,000 worth of prizes, a Sunday game, a ride through town on an open-top bus and a very happy sponsor.

The Year in 2011January • Major: Captain's Cup at SICC Sime Course

February• AGM & Golf Trivia Quiz at the Raffles RoomMarch• Match: Inter-Social Clubs at SAFRA • Medal: In-house at KeppelApril• Match: British Club at OrchidMay• Match: Inter-Social Clubs at SICC May• Match: SAFRA at SAFRAJune• Ryder Cup: American Club at RafflesJuly• Match: Inter-Social Clubs at Tanah Merah August• Barclays Annual Championship at SICC New Course• Match: Inter-Social Clubs at OrchidSeptember• Match: POT Game vs SCC at LagunaOctober • Match: Changi Beach Club at Warren• Match: Inter-Social Clubs at Marina BayNovember• Ryder Cup: American Club at Laguna National December• Golf Christmas Bash at Sentosa

The Committee Next YearBoth the Convenor and Captain have agreed to stand for election in the Golf Section Sub-Committee (GSSC) for 2011 as have several others in the existing Committee, plus Fred Kloppers has agreed to stand to run the Inter-Club tournament. However, we do need new candidates to step forward.

This Year’s First EventCome along to our first-ever non-playing event: a Golf Trivia Quiz evening this month. We’ll piggyback the event with our AGM to let GSSC Members approve the accounts for 2010 and elect the incoming Committee.

Last Year’s Last EventThe Christmas Bash was a huge success – sunrise golf, five Clubs, open-top bus, mulled wine, Christmas lunch, free flow of drinks, a gift from Father Christmas and, this year, peace on earth and goodwill to all.

Last Few Words2010 was a huge success due to the efforts of many: your participation, the GSSC Committee, the Club’s S&R and F&B Teams and our sponsor, Barclays Capital. On behalf of all to all, a big thank you and see you on the tee in 2011.

Last But Not LeastCongratulations to our Captain S T Yeo for being appointed Lady Captain at Raffles Country Club; and thank you to Cecilia Quintanilla for your support and best wishes for the next stage of your time in Asia when you move to Thailand.

Chris ClaridgeGolf Convenor

Golf Section is proudly sponsored by

From left: Aleece Liu, Mary Chan and Jeannie Lau.

Chris Claridge (left) and 1st Prize Winner Ranjan Ramchandani. The Male Golfers.

The Lady Golfers.

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The Tanglin Club's fine dining restaurant, Churchill Room, is renowned for its high standards of cuisine prepared by the Club's award-winning chefs. Enjoy your evening and delve into the sounds of the Club's

resident band which plays a wide repertoire of jazz, old-time favourites, classic ballroom music and contemporary tunes. The Churchill Room also plays host to many of the Club's highly-anticipated events

such as the annual Tanglin Ball, Christmas Eve Dinner & Dance and the famous annual Club Party.

The Churchill Room also plays host to many wedding receptions, weekend buffets, brunches and luncheons. The Churchill Room is available for private functions and it closes every Saturday from lunch time till 7pm to

allow members reserve the dining room for their private parties and majestic wedding events.

Exclusive banquet facilities are available to members for wedding receptions, company dinner & dance, wedding anniversaries and birthday celebrations. For more information kindly contact Banquet Sales Dept at Tel 66220434 or

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LAWN BOWLS

Kung Hei Fatt Choi to all bowlers, their families and all our readers, especailly those friendly Rabbits, all of whom are destined to have good fortune in the year ahead.

As for the 2+2+2+2 Pairs Final, it proved to be a very competitive match between Chris Claridge/Ted Hartland, the eventual winners, and Richard Coventry/Bob Gattie, who were unable to find the same match-winning form with which they stormed through their semi-final.

Along the way to the finals, very good performances were recorded by many of our less experienced bowlers, who made the competition popular and very successful.

Our bowling year closed on 29 December when the final of the Club Singles Championship was played between the holder, Rodger Kimpton, and last year’s Singles Plate winner, Richard Coventry.

It was an interesting game to say the least. The outcome centred on two crucial ends halfway through the proceedings. After 11 ends, the score stood at seven shots all, which was very good progress for

Richard because in no way was he likely to be regarded other than a long-odds winner. Nevertheless, he demonstrated that he was not overawed by the reputation of his opponent and gave as good ashe got. Good for him! Then disaster struck.

The next two ends cost him seven shots which doubled Rodger’s score, leaving Richard with a great deal of work to do if he was to make up the lost ground.

Concentration, experience and patience became the virtues which were going to lead to victory and both players set about their task with considerable skill.

Fortunately for him, although Rodger conceded some of his advantage, Richard was able hang on to his lead despite a temporary setback which reduced the margin to five shots.

Form was not to be contradicted, however, and in spite of Richard’s valiant attempts, Rodger emerged as winner after 23 ends of play the score being 21 shots to 14.

Congratulations, Rodger, in retaining your title as Club Single’s Champion, and

commiserations to Richard who showed he has the ability to become a future champion.

On 12 December, the now traditional Christmas Bowling Carnival was held when the green was inhabited by numerous bowlers enjoying the sport and, in so doing, building their appetites for the festive celebrationwhich followed.

Devi Hodgkinson, in conjunction with the Food & Beverage Department, had arranged a table furnished with culinary goodies which everyone enjoyed to the full. Rumour has it that some were unable to eat normally for days afterwards, having consumed so much sumptuous food that appetites were dulled and exercise routines abandoned. Well done, Devi!

The year ahead promises to bring plenty of bowling activity. Make sure you take part by enjoying our green and the companionship it provides. Hope to see you soon.

John Child

STRONG COMPETITIVE SPIRIT

PICTURE TO BE PROVIDED

The singles finalists on either side of the match marker. The 2+2+2+2 Pairs finalists.


SCUBA

In mid-December, The Tanglin Club's Scuba Section and sister British Sub-Aqua Club Branch Blue Barracuda went on a weekend dive trip on board the MV Mata Ikan to the Riau Islands, Indonesia, just south of Singapore. The islands offer sheltered diving during the current monsoon season.

These pristine waters are mainly known to a small number of local villagers and fishermen, and this gave us a unique opportunity to visit dive sites otherwise seldom seen by any visitors.

DIVE TRIP TO THE

RIAU ISLANDSText and Pictures by Derek Quek

Cuttlefish.

Feather Star.Sea Star.

Bluespot Stingray.

Sea Urchin.

BBQ Dinner on the Mata Ikan.Clownfish in Anemone.

Catch nets near Petong.

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SQUASH

The Kimpton Cup is our annual internal Jumbo Doubles tournament for Club Members. It has run every year since the first Doubles Court was completed in 1999.

The finals of last year's tournament were played on 11 December. The eponymous Rodger Kimpton, now Lawn Bowls Convenor, helped present the prizes. The winning team was the established pairing of Paul Isted and Shane Hagan. Two of our other top players, Marc Nicholson and Al Aspen, were runners-up.

The Plate winners were doubles veteran and former-President Alan Jones partnering Sam Alexander, a relative newcomer to the doubles game. Plate runners-up were the seasoned pairing of Peter Rogers and Zoher Motiwalla.

This was a busy afternoon and the December Birthday Bash took place after the finals. Evergreen squash veteran "Nippy Norman" Wee did the honours and cut the cake.

To round off the day, Glenn Bryce invited many Squash friends to his House Warming extravaganza. All in all a busy day for the Squash Section!

Brian DickersonSquash Committee

Section Member UpdateWe welcome new Section Member Paul Tsakok.

Leaving the Section is Mark Zagrodnik.

THE 2010 KIMPTON CUP

Norman Wee cuts the Birthday Bash cake.

Roger Kimpton, a key initiator of our Jumbo Doubles.

Kimpton Cup Plate winners: Sam Alexander (left) and Alan Jones.

Kimpton Cup winners: Paul Isted (left) and Shane Hagan with Roger Kimpton (centre).

ENJOY WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS INTHE TANGLIN CLUB!

Locations• Squash Courts• Beer Garden

• S&R Complex Lobby• Tangles

• Gym • The Churchill Room

• Tavern • Main Clubhouse Lobby

• Deli Lounge• Raffles Room

• Claymore Room• Draycott Room• Main Library

• Reading Room• Terrace Restaurant & Bar

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TENNIS

YEAR-END FUNOn 20 December, the Monday before Christmas, Esther Ling organised a friendly tournament for the Morning Ladies Tennis Group.

It was so nice to see such a good turnout from all our regular players, who formed two teams captained by Helen Crewdson and Marion White.

We tried to arrange the matches to make the pairings as well-balanced as possible. There were many very close games, but Marion’s team eventually won by a narrow margin. It was a really enjoyable morning of Tennis followed by a lovely festive lunch.

We would all like to thank Esther, the Tennis Committee, Alan Tan and the Food & Beverage staff for their hard work and support.

Marion White

KEEPING IT FRIENDLYOn 11 December, we hosted another very friendly tennis match with the Chinese Swimming Club (CSC). Mr Koh Chee Hua, CSC Captain, arrived with his Team Members promptly at 3.45pm for our 4pm start.

Unfortunately, it seemed as though someone had pushed the “RAIN” button and it began to pour!

When everyone’s spirits were “dampened” it was as if someone pushed the “SUNSHINE” button

and with a gallant roller effort, the courts were dried and matches resumed within the hour.

On behalf of the Tennis Committee, thank you Tennis Section Members who participated in this event. It’s with your support that we continue to host and be hosted by a variety of prestigious tennis clubs in Singapore and abroad.

Please watch for our next friendly, scheduled with the Singapore Island Country Club.

June SeegersLadies Tennis Captain

A group photo during the friendly against CSC.

CSC members with Lim Loo Leong (second from right) and Robert Yeo (right).

From left: June Seegers - Tanglin Ladies

Captain, C K Chang and Lillian Lam

(former Tanglin Ladies Captain).

Group photo at the Morning Ladies friendly.

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TENNIS

HONG KONG TENNIS TOURThe Tanglin Club organised a tennis tour to Hong Kong before Christmas.

We had a very enjoyable time competing against the Hong Kong Football Club (HKFC) and The Tanglin Club won 9-2. We also played against the Ladies Recreational Club (LRC), which The Tanglin Club also won 9-4.

The strong team of Dave Ng, Vincent Lam, Roland Tan, Maddie

Noda, Cecilia Rasmussen and Tricia Tan performed strongly and dominated most of the matches.

The trip was especially enjoyable because of the cool 18°C to 20°C Hong Kong weather and the sumptuous food buffet and drinks provided by both host clubs for all the players and their families.

We had excellent curry chicken masala, Hong Kong dry beef ho fun and sweet and sour seafood, all washed down with plenty of beers and healthy lemongrass tea at the HKFC. This was followed by an "extended" night out at Lan

Kwai Fong sampling cocktails and the outstanding local nightlife. The next day, we all got up in time for more tennis and a delicious variety of Hong Kong dim sum for lunch provided by LRC. Our players even stayed on for a further three hours of tennis after the official match!

A tennis trip to Bali is planned for early-2011. Interested members should inform the Tennis Captain or the Sports & Recreation Department.

Vincent LamMen’s Tennis Captain

The Tanglin Club tennis tour in a rare moment not eating, drinking or shopping.

Ken Smith (left) with Roger Federer.

Ken

Rafael Nadal (left) with Ken Smith.

HARNESSING STAR POWERIn January, The Tanglin Club's Director of Tennis, Ken Smith, was invited to the Mubadala World Tennis Championships to conduct clinics for the tournament's sponsors and for leading juniors of the UAE. Smith was tasked with organising groups for one-hour clinics in association with some of the world's leading tennis players such as Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Robin Soderling, Tomas Berdych, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Marcos Baghdatis.

"It was good fun to be out on court working with all the players. They were a great bunch of guys and very accommodating to all of the participants during the clinics... but Federer was in a class of his own," Smith said.

"He (Federer) is a very funny guy, and a joker on court...far different from the serious guy you see playing. He made every one of the participants feel as if they were his best friend. It was great to see and to be a part of the event and I was happy to help out, as everyone thoroughly enjoyed their time with the stars."

Holiday CampsSeems like Christmas was only yesterday, but the school holidays will soon be upon us. The Club will be holding a Junior Tennis Camp from March 14 to March 18 from 9am to 11am and is open to all ages. Information and registration forms are available at the Sports & Recreation Complex Lobby and the Tennis Office, or call Mayling on 96654435.

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WELLNESS

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Seventy percent of longevity is lifestyle-related and therefore controllable; the remaining 30 percent is controlled by our genes. To deter the ageing process, we need to follow five key pathways:1. Balanced diet2. Precision exercise3. Optimal nutritional supplementation4. Natural hormone enhancements, and,5. Stress reduction

Keep to a balanced diet• Avoid carbohydrate from sugar, grains and storage root sources. This is aimed at minimising insulin over-stimulation.• Eat only when you are hungry, and consume multiple small meals.• Avoid eating under mental or emotional stress when your body has excessive stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol.

• Aim for an ideal body weight; an even better aim is to maintain an anti-ageing weight which is 5 to 10 percent less than your ideal weight.

Do precision exercise, namely: • Flexibility training for our joints.• Cardiovascular training for our heart.• Strength training for our muscles.• Balancing training for our joint propioreceptors. A propioreceptor is a sensory receptor, found chiefly in muscles, tendons, joints, and the inner ear, that detects the motion or position of the body.

Take proper supplementsSupplementation should be in a cocktail type formulation consisting of vitamins, minerals, herbs, nutritional factors, enzymes, and antioxidants that will work synergistically with each other. It’s best to ask your doctor about these supplements.

Manage anti-ageing with natural hormone enhancement• Keep your insulin level low by maintaining low carbohydrate intake. This will prevent lifestyle-related Type 2 Diabetes.• Women need to balance the estrogen (sometimes called the female hormone) to progesterone (male hormone) ratio during the perimenopausal period to help prevent estrogen-sensitive cancer such as breast cancer.• Men need to reduce endogenous (growing from within) estrogen to lower their risk of prostate cancer.

Reduce stress • Mental stress: Read, listen to music, meditate, sing, sleep well, etc.• Physical stress: Practise relaxing pursuits such as qigong, walking, swimming, yoga, etc.• Functional stress: Go for massage and spa treatments

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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 Northern ClubCHRISTCHURCH• The Christchurch Club

DUNEDIN• 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 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• United Oxford & Cambridge University ClubNORWICH• The Norfolk ClubOXFORDSHIRE• Phyllis Court Club, Henley-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

ADULT FICTIONEmmaJane AustenA Different SkyMeira ChandThe Secret CrownChris KuzneskiAnthony and CleopatraColleen McCulloughThe Charming Quirks Of OthersAlexander McCall SmithSecond GlanceJodi PicoultThis Is Where I Leave YouJonathan Tropper

ADULT NON-FICTIONSeeing Further: The Story of Science and The Royal SocietyBill BrysonRichard Hammond's Blast LabRichard HammondWang Gungwu–Junzi: Scholar-Gentleman in Conversation with Asad-ul Iqbal LatifIqbal Latif Asad-ulWhy the West Rules...for Now: The History and Future of Development and Disruption Ian Morris

The Emperor Of All MaladiesSiddhartha MukherjeeThe Masque of Africa: Glimpses Of African BeliefV S NaipaulExtraordinary, Ordinary PeopleRice, Condoleeza

JUNIOR BOOKSBeast Quest #33–MurkAdam BladeBeast Quest #34–FangAdam BladeBeast Quest #35–TerraAdam BladeBeast Quest #36–VespickAdam BladeBeast Quest #39–KrestorAdam BladeBeast Quest #40–MadaraAdam BladeBeast Quest Kragos & Kildor–The Two-Headed DemonAdam BladeBeast Quest Mortaxe–The Skeleton WarriorAdam BladeCanterwood Crest–Take The ReinsJessica Burkhart

Allie Finkles Rules For Girls–The New GirlMeg CabotAllie Finkles Rules For Girls–Moving DayMeg CabotArtemis Fowl & The Atlantis ComplexEoin ColferLA CandyLauren ConradSugar & Spice Lauren ConradDoctor Who–Decide Your Destiny Judoon MonsoonNeil CorryGinger SnapsCathy CassidyLucky StarCathy CassidyThe Chocolate Box Girls–Cherry CrushCathy CassidyA Hero's Guide to Deadly DragonCressida CowellBig People, Little PeopleMalachy DoyleThe City of EmberJeanne DuPrauCrescendoBecca Fitzpatrick Hush HushBecca Fitzpatrick

Diary of A Wimpy Kid–The Ugly TruthJeff Kinney Student Atlas of The WorldNational GeographicFour TalesPhilip PullmanFairy SecretsGwyneth ReesDoctor Who–Decide Your Destiny: Empire of the WolfOli SmithThe Dread Pirate Fleur & The Hangman's NooseSarah StarbuckA Christmas TaleGeronimo Stilton A Very Merry Christmas Geronimo Stilton Christmas Toy FactoryGeronimo Stilton The Kingdom of FantasyGeronimo Stilton The Quest For Paradise–The Return to the Kingdom of FantasyGeronimo Stilton Thea Stilton and The Mystery In ParisGeronimo Stilton Gulliver's TravelsJonathan SwiftTime AlmanacFor Kids 2011Time Inc

NEW DVDsACTION & ADVENTURE• Aeonflux (2005)• Assassins (1995)• Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)• City of Ember (2008)• Dungeons and Dragons (2000)• Dungeons and Dragons: Wrath of the Dragon God (2005)• Inception (2010)• The Abyss (1989)• The Parallax View (1974)• The Saint (1997)• The Towering Inferno (1974)• The Vikings (1958)• Too Late The Hero (1970)

ANIMATION• Despicable Me (2010)• It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown (1974)• It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966)• You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (1985)• You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown (1975)• The Best of the Thunderbirds (1968)

COMEDY• A Shot in the Dark (1964)

• Beaches (1988)• Blazing Saddles (1974)• Bring It On Again (2004)• Bring It On: All or Nothing (2006)• Dirty Love (2005)• Down By Law (1986)• Dr Dolittle 4-Pack(1998)• Dr Dolittle 5 (2008)• Furry Vengence (2010)• Futurama (1999)• Just Wright (2010)• L'auberge espagnole aka The Spanish Apartment (2002)• Little Giants (1994)• Mean Girls (2004)• Our Family Wedding (2010)• Private Benjamin (1980)• The Breakfast Club (1985)• The Brothers Grimm (2005)• The Paper (1994)• The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants (2005)• The St. Trinian's Collection (1954)• Waking Ned Devine (1998)

DOCUMENTARY• Jamie Oliver Happy Days Tour Live• Mythbusters Collection 2• Race to Dakar• The Courtesans of Bombay• Twilight in the Fork: The Saga of the Real Town

DRAMA• Aap Kaa Surroor (2007)• Afghan Knights (2007)• Bounce (2000)• Conspiracy (2001)• December Boys (2007)• Edward Scissorhands (1990)• Escape from Sobibor (1987)• Excalibur (1981)• Hang 'Em High (1968)• My Blueberry Nights (2007)• Pacific Heights (1990)• Papillion (1973)• Quo Vadis (1951)• Rear Window (1954)• Red Corner (1997)• Righteous Kill (2008)• Run Lola Run (1998)• Shogun (1980)• The Seeker: The Dark is Rising (2007)• The Magdalene Sisters (2002)• The Odessa File (1974)• The Thorn Birds (1983)• The Untouchables (1987)• Vanity Fair (1998)• We Own the Night (2007)• Yi Yi aka A One and A Two (2000)

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BOOKS & DVDS

DVD ReviewInceptionstarring Leonardo DiCaprio and Joseph Gordon-LevittIn a world where technology exists to enter the human mind through dream invasion, a single idea in one’s mind can be the most dangerous weapon, or the most valuable asset.

Dom Cobb (DiCaprio) is a skilled

thief, the absolute best in the dangerous art of extraction, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state, when the mind is at its most vulnerable.

Cobb's rare ability makes him a coveted player in this treacherous new world of corporate espionage, but it has also made him an international fugitive and cost him everything he has ever loved.

Book ReviewA Different SkyBy Meira ChandIt's 1927 in Singapore – a trading post where different lives jostle and mix. Three young people are questioning whether this in-between island can ever truly be their home.

Mei Lan comes from a famous Chinese family but yearns to free herself from its stifling traditions.

Howard seethes at the indignities heaped on his fellow Eurasians by the colonial British.

Raj, fresh off the boat from India, wants only to work hard and become a successful businessman.

As the years pass, and the World War II sweeps through the East, with the Japanese occupying Singapore, the three are thrown together in unexpected ways, and tested to breaking point.

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FOR KIDS• A Flintstones Christmas Carol• A Pup Named Scooby-Doo: 4 TV Episodes • A Pup Named Scooby-Doo: 5 TV Episodes • A Pup Named Scooby-Doo: Volume 2 • Alvin and the Chipmunks: Trick or Treason • Bah, Humduck! A Looney Tunes Christmas • Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown • Chill Out Scooby-Doo: Original Movie • Craziest Christmas Collections• Curious George 2: Follow that Monkey • Curious George Takes a Job and More Monkey Business• Deluxe Holiday Collection• Disney's Duck Tales • Dora's Christmas• Dora's Christmas Carol Adventure • Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's Cove • Garfield and Friends: A Cat and his Nerd• Garfield and Friends: Volume 5• Garfield Cat Tales• Garfield's Holiday Celebration• Jimmy Timmy Power Hour• Mr. Bean the Animated Series: Grin and Bean It

• Mr. Bean: The Animated Series–It's All Bean to Me and Whatever will Bean, will Bean• Pokemon 4ever • Scooby-Doo and the Legend of the Vampire • Scooby-Doo and the Loch Ness Monster • Scooby-Doo and the Reluctant Werewolf • Scooby-Doo's Original Mysteries• Shrek Forever After: The Final Chapter • The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius: Attack of the Twonkies • The Barbie Diaries• The Flight Before Christmas • The Pink Panther Classic Cartoon Collection• The Pink Panther: A Pink Christmas• The Scooby-Doo Collection• The Scooby-Doo Dynomutt Hour • The Animated Feature Film of Tintin • Tom and Jerry: Blast Off to Mars • Tom and Jerry: Paws for a Hoilday

MUSICAL• Annie (1982)• Annie: A Royal Adventure (1995)

HORROR• The Others (2001)

TV SERIES• Horatio Hornblower• I Love Lucy: Season 2• I Love Lucy: Season 5• Law & Order: Trial By Jury– The Complete Series• Lipstick Jungle: Season 2• Malcom in the Middle:Season 1• Numb3rs: Season 1• Private Practice: Season 3• Ripping Yarns• Scooby-Doo Where are you?: Season 1 & 2• Scooby-Doo Where are you?: Season 3• Shaun the Sheep: Season 1• Stargate: SG 1 - Season 1• Steptoe & Son: Series 2• Teen Titans: Season 1• The Mentalist: Season 1• The Nanny: Season 1• The Nanny: Season 2• The New Adventures of Old Christine: Season 1 & 2• The Thin Blue Line• Top Gear: Season 10 - 13• Wallace & Gromit: Season 1• What's New Scooby-Doo?: Season 2 & 5• Without A Trace : Season 1

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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. Movie details subject to changes.

UPCOMING MOVIES

CINEMA

4, 5, 6 MarchI Am Love

11, 12 & 13 MarchYogi Bear

18, 19 & 20 MarchWall Street –

Money Never Sleeps

25, 26 & 27 MarchThe Town

14 BLADES – PG*4, 5 & 6 February • Action Adventure (115 mins)• Starring: Donnie Yen, Wei Zhao, Chun Wu and Kate Tsui•Director: Daniel LeeSet during the Ming Dynasty, the movie is centred on a Secret Service Agent, played by Yen, in the Emperor's Court, who is betrayed and then hunted by his colleagues.

* Special Matinee Screening at 2.30pm on 4 February

DUE DATE – NC1611, 12 & 13 February • Comedy (96 mins) • Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Zach Galifianakis, Jamie Foxx and Juliette Lewis• Director: Todd PhillipsPeter Highman (Downey Jr) is an expectant first-time father whose wife's due date is a mere five days away. As Peter hurries to catch a flight home from Atlanta to be at her side for the birth, his best intentions go completely awry when a chance encounter with aspiring actor, Ethan Tremblay (Galifianakis), forces Peter to hitch a ride with Ethan, on what turns out to be a cross-country road trip that will ultimately destroy several cars, numerous friendships and Peter's last nerve.

Berlin 36 – NC1625, 26 & 27 February • Drama (97 mins) • Starring: Karoline Herfurth, Sebastian Urzendowsky and Axel Prahl • Director: Kaspar HeidelbachBased on a true story and set in 1936 Berlin, Germany is on the cusp of holding its first summer Olympic Games. Adolf Hitler, who swept into power some three years before, uses the Games as a platform to further his party's propaganda and prevents German Jews from competing under the German flag. To appease the US and to stave off a potential boycott by it and her allies, the Germans pass off a show to rescind their decision to exclude the Jews.

FAIR GAME – PG18, 19 & 20 February • Suspense/Drama (108 mins) • Starring: Naomi Watts, Sean Penn, Ty Burrell, Michael Kelly • Director: Doug LimanAs a Covert Officer in the CIA's Counterproliferation Center, Valerie Plame (Watts) leads an investigation into the existence of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. Valerie's husband, diplomat Joe Wilson (Penn), is drawn into the investigation to substantiate an alleged sale of enriched uranium from Niger. But when the administration ignores his findings and uses the issue to support the call to war, Joe writes a New York Times editorial outlining his conclusions and ignites a firestorm of controversy.

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