Tip of the month:

After a long break from the court and possible

overindulgence this holiday season, you will no

doubt be excited to get that first match under your

belt as soon as possible. START SLOWLY!

Speaking from experience the chances of injury

are a lot greater when coming back from a break.

Spend the extra 10­15 minutes in the gym

warming up and stretching before getting out

there. It is a great investment to ensure a healthy

body through out the season.

Need to lose that hol iday weight gain fast? The

popular INSANITY program is designed for

accelerated fat loss using a variety of cardio-

intense bodyweight exercises. Club Atwater is

offering a 4-week workshop starting January 1 8th,

201 6! INSANITY is a cardio fat-loss program. The

program includes weekly progress tracking (%

body fat assessment, weight, waist

circumference), A 7-Day Meal Plan including

28 recipes, Supplementation Guide,

Restaurant Survival Guide, and Workout

Schedule. Classes wil l be held at 7:30 am,

Monday-Wednesday-Friday starting on Monday,

January 1 8th and ending Friday, February 1 2th.

Classes wil l be held in the Cage (formerly the

Cross Fit Room), at the end of the badminton

courts. The entire program is only $1 44 per

person , and there must be a minimum of 5

registrations or the program wil l not proceed.

Space is l imited to 1 5 people, and Drop-ins are

welcome at $1 5 per class. Email me for more

information and register at the front desk NOW!

On behalf of the staff at the club, we hope that

every member had a happy and safe holiday

season and wish you all the best in the New Year!

201 5 was another busy one here at the club and

we look forward to an even busier 201 6. January

is the time when we struggle to keep our New

Year’s Resolutions, and it is not easy for most of

us. We hope that the club is uniquely positioned

to help you with whatever your goals are. Spend

January 201 6

Happy New Year to al l squash enthusiasts! ! ! Al l

the best to you and your famil ies! I hope

everyone has rested up over the holidays and is

ready to get back into the action. Registration is

sti l l open for the fol lowing leagues; send me an

email to participate in these upcoming sessions.

Mixed Doubles LeagueThursday Singles LeagueWomen’s Singles LeagueWomen’s Doubles League

Squash NewsDavid Phillips (dphillips@clubtwater.ca)

more time with family? What a better place to do

so than with a game of badminton or squash

fol lowed by a great meal? Need to lose a few

pounds? Better get into the gym. Want better

results? Try one of our fantastic trainers. Solo

fitness not for you? Try a spinning class or yoga

or one of our other group classes. Whatever your

goal, the key is to start! And of course, we think it

al l starts here.

Happy New Year from All at Club Atwater!Sharon Donovan (sdonovan@clubatwater.ca)

News From the Cage: Insanity!Patrick Owen, Ph.D (patrickowen@hotmail.com)

Upcoming Montreal Squash events for the month of January:­ YMCA Winter Open: Jan. 22nd to 24th (Adult Event)­ Circuit Grand­Prix Junior #5: Jan.24th (Junior Event)

free from grit in the soles and that are designated

for hard-court use. Workout clothing is not

permitted in main bar. Men are requested to

refrain from wearing sleeveless shirts. Other than

in the locker room, a shirt must be worn at al l

times. Junior boys are not permitted in the men’s

locker room and are to use the junior boys locker

room located downstairs by the singles squash

courts. Let's keep the club safe and enjoyable for

al l members.

Welcome back from the bustle of the holiday

season! Time to get back on the badminton

courts and burn off any holiday excess. The junior

program begins Monday January 11 th from 5-

6:30pm. There is sti l l time to register – please

contact me in the badminton office or sign-up at

the front desk. The Coffee Club on Tuesday and

Friday mornings wil l official ly get underway

January 1 5th but I ’m sure you wil l find keeners on

the courts before then! New Happenings!

Introducing Theme Night Dinner & Ladders. On

January 28th, come enjoy some doubles fun from

7-8:30pm and stay for a l ight supper with your

fel low birders. Theme and price to be confirmed.

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and

prosperous 201 6. See you on the courts!

Wikipedia suggests that this Cocktai l originated at

the "Manhattan Club" in New York City during the

1 870s, invented by Dr. Iain Marshall for a banquet

hosted by Jennie Jerome (a.k.a. Lady Randolph

Churchill, mother of Winston) in honour of

presidential candidate Samuel J.

Tilden. However, Lady Randolph was in

France at the time, expecting a child, so

this story is l ikely fiction. There are prior

references to various similar cocktai l

recipes called "Manhattan" and served

in the Manhattan area, but no real

history has ever been verified about it's

origin.The original "Manhattan cocktai l" was a mix

of Bourbon, I tal ian Vermouth and Angostura

bitters. "The Metropolitan" is a variation on the

"Manhattan Cocktail" made using Brandy, a

combination of Sweet and Dry Vermouth, lemon

zest and cherry which offers a more robust and

less sweet taste than it's Rye or Bourbon Cousin

making for a great digestif.

1 1 /2oz. Brandy

1 /2oz. Sweet Vermouth

1 /2oz. Dry Vermouth

dash of Agnostura Bitters

dash of cherry reduction

Twist of Lemon, Maraschino cherry

Method: Combine all liquid in mixing glass and

shake, pour over ice. Garnish with the twist of

Lemon and Maraschino Cherry.

The Metropolitan: Manhattan with a TwistJeff Casselman (casselmanjeff@gmail.com)

From the BadmintonCourtsRobbyn Hermitage(robbyn70@hotmail.com)

Notre Bistro Haute­de­Gamme, des repas complets à partir de $30 par personne.Our Fine Dining experience: 3 course meals starting at $30 per person Club Atwater 3505 avenue Atwater Telephone: (514) 935­2431

Courriel / Email: reception@clubatwater.ca

Please check in at reception when you arrive at

the Club, even if using the rear entrance. Guests

must be registered at reception. Please use the

day lockers to secure your valuables. Keys are

available at reception. Cell phones may be used

in 3 designated areas: between the front doors, in

the phone booth, or in the banquet areas. In order

to ensure your safety, please wear dry, indoor

running shoes in the gym. On the squash and

badminton courts, please wear shoes that are

Club Etiquette and Safety: A Few Remindersreception@clubatwater.ca