the tanglin club magazine: july 2011

www.tanglinclub.org.sg JULY 2011

The 30th Annual Swimming Championship

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2 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE3 GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE4 RENOVATION UPDATE6 MEMBERS’ PAGE8 ART EXTRAVAGANZA10 RECENT EVENTS14 EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT16 FOOD & BEVERAGE17 CELEBRATING NATIONAL DAY19 FRENCH CUISINE20 CALENDAR OF EVENTS22 BALUT & BILLIARDS

23 BRIDGE24 DARTS25 FITNESS28 GOLF30 LAWN BOWLS31 SCUBA32 SQUASH34 SWIMMING35 TENNIS36 WELLNESS38 BOOKS & DVDS40 CINEMA

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) 132/05/2011. 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]

SPORTS & RECREATION MANAGER Christine Koh • [email protected]

EDITOR Frank Newman

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CONTENTS

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4RenovationUpdate

Celebrating National Day at The Tanglin Club


The 30th Annual Swimming Championship

The Tanglin Club MagazineJuly 2011

My Fellow Members

According to the 2010/11 Annual Report, our operating revenue was $20.1 million and our operating expenditure was $21.9 million; a loss of $1.8 million. However, we man-aged to achieve a surplus before tax of $3.55 million because of other income of $5.34 million (Entrance fees $4.91 million). Without the Entrance fees the Club would have to dip into its savings to balance the books.

For the same period, we have 3,888 Ordinary Members against a Planned Total Membership (“PTM”) of 4,000. We admitted 151 new Ordinary Members and 67 new Term Members, earning the Club $4.91 mil-lion in Entrance fees. As at 31/5/11, we have 3,902 Ordinary Members, compris ing 2,230 Singaporean Ordinary Members (55.85%) and 1,672 Non-Singaporean Ordinary Members (41.9%). The Club has only 98 vacancies for Non-Singaporean membership. The Waiting List for Singaporeans comprised 473 adults and 857 Children of Members.

After we have admitted the 98 new Ordinary Members, we cannot take in any more Members because we would have reached our PTM of 4,000. 98 new Ordinary Members at $35,000 each will yield $3.43 million in Entrance fees. After that, there will be no more Entrance fees from sell-ing Ordinary memberships. The Club will then have to subsidize its annual operating deficit of about $2 million from other sources.

If we cannot find another source of income that will give us $2 million annually, the Club, as it is managed, and assuming other things remained unchanged, will be in the red. Unless we decide to raid our reserves, we may have to do unpopular things like increasing subscriptions, raising F&B prices and imposing minimum spend rules etc.

Many GCs have discussed the impending loss of Entrance fees income. The point is that without a solution, we may have a prob-lem balancing our books next year, when we welcome our 4,000th Ordinary Member.

One solution is to persuade Members to spend more. F&B sales last year was a shade over $9 mill ion. Members’ subscrip-tion last year was about $8 million. Can we find an additional $2 mil-lion from increased F&B sales and higher subscriptions?

Or, we can increase the number of Members. There are discussions about raising the PTM. There is a view that if that happens, the Club will be swamped. Really?

I think the issue is what sort of Club do we want? Can we maintain the PTM and have Members continu-ing to enjoy the full range of facilities and amenities, while expecting the same level of service, without paying increased F&B prices and subscrip-tions going forward? I think not. Something has got to give.

Tancredi, in The Leopard by Giuseppe Tomasi de Lampedusa, told his uncle, the Prince that, “If you want things to stay as they are, things will have to change”.

GCs come and go. A group of Members will serve for a few years and move on. Each GC will have its own ideas of the Club’s priorities. There is an urgent need for some long-term thinking. For instance, how do we see the Club in 4 years’ time, when we turn 150? What sort of Club do Members want? Do we know? Have we asked them? If not, why not?

Two years ago, the Club commis-sioned a “Utilization Study” as a first step in formulating a long-term devel-opment plan. Unfortunately, there was no follow-up.

The importance of a long-term development plan cannot be over-stated. A wise GC colleague told me that the adoption of such a plan by Members with a mandate to succes-sive GCs to carry it out is probably the finest legacy this GC can leave the Club. I agree.

On 22/6/11, GC established a Planning Sub-Committee, with a brief to draw up a 4-year development plan for the Club (“Plan”). When ready, the Plan will be sent to Members for their comments. GC intends to seek Members’ adoption of the Plan with a mandate that it be carried out by successive GCs.

I can do no better than to quote from the Utilization Study, “Moving forward, Tanglin Club must seek to evolve, progress and revamp the club which embodies its facilities, social scene, culture and lifestyle, to stay relevant and attractive to these members, new and old. Only then will the club continue to attract the very best, and remain the most sought-after premier club in Singapore.”

In the June 2011 issue of the Magazine, I said that the work schedule, drawings and contract for the Renovations will be displayed in the Lobby for Members’ information. I stand corrected. A bound volume comprising the drawings and the contract will be placed in the Library for Members’ information. The work schedule will be displayed in the Lobby.

Sim Yong ChanPresidentThe Tanglin Club

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Nominations for Planning Sub-Committee

Members wishing to serve on the Planning Sub-Committee may collect the nomination forms from the Front Office.

Nominations will close on 15 July.


Recognising OurStar EmployeesSuper Customer Service is what The Tanglin Club employees strive to achieve at work. They believe that no matter what the job title is, everyone has a part to play in creating memorable experiences each time a Member visits the Club.

T o r e w a r d e m p l o y e e s f o r exceeding Members’ expectations and going the extra mile, they are now being recognised as Star Employees. To ass i s t the management, we welcome Members’ feedback in identifying Star Employees. Members can drop us a note if they are delighted by the service they receive.

M a y ’ s S t a r E m p l o y e e w a s Alice Seng. Alice, a Captain at the Wheelhouse, has been with the Club for 39 years. She is often seen diligently serving Members and Guests and always with a warm greeting and smile. Alice has received several

compliments from Members for her exemplary service.

The Club is also improving and revamping the Orientation and Induction Programme to facilitate smoother induction and integration of new Employees into the Club. New Employees now undergo a

one-day familiarisation programme which includes detailed information of the Club’s history, mission, vision and values, the Club’s operating procedure, and rules and policies.

To continue to promote a healthy workforce, the Club organises various in-house and off-site leisure activities such as Bingo, Bollywood dance, cooking demonstrations, visits to the Land Transport Gallery, etc.

Competitive activities between Members and Staff continue to be organised for Darts, Lawn Bowls and Billiards.

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PRESIDENT Sim Yong ChanVICE-PRESIDENT Humphrey ChuaHONORARY TREASURER Vincent TroyHUMAN RESOURCE CONVENOR Patrick KwekFOOD & BEVERAGE CONVENOR Ronnie LimLIBRARY CONVENOR Nan SandfordMAGAZINE & WEBSITE CONVENOR Frank NewmanDEVELOPMENT & PROPERTY CONVENOR Dr Richard TanMEMBERSHIP & RULES CONVENOR Robert WienerTENDERS & PURCHASING CONVENOR Dr Richard TanENTERTAINMENT CONVENOR Dr Albert WeeSPORTS & RECREATION CONVENOR Robert Wiener

GENERAL COMMITTEE 2011/12

Dear Members,

After taking into consideration Members’ feedback at our dialogue session on the Club’s renovation, we have spent many hours of discussion with our designer to incorporate many of the changes.

Work on Phase 1, comprising the Lobby, the Lobby Toilets and the Churchill Room, will now commence on 4 July. All areas outside the Main Entrance will be renovated in Phase Two. You will find more details of the renovation on page 4 in this issue.

Meanwhile, I am happy to report the Club has just held two very interesting and successful events: an Art Appreciation Dinner with an Art Exhibition and a comedy night with Dan Nainan. The feedback was very positive and Members enjoyed them a lot. We will continue to organise other interesting events once the Churchill Room reopens in October.

With warm regards,Herbert HoferGeneral ManagerThe Tanglin Club

GENERAL MANAGER’SMESSAGE

Terms of Reference for Sub-Committees

The Terms of Reference pertaining to all Sub-Committees may be perused by Members at

the library.

Our Star Employee, Alice Seng.

MEMBERS’ PAGE

Main Lobby.

Churchill Room.


RENOVATION UPDATE

Phase 1 of the Club’s renovation, comprising the Lobby, the Lobby Toilets and the Churchill Room, will now

commence on 4 July and is expected to be completed by 30 September.

Phase 2 of the Club’s renovation outside the Main Entrance, which includes the stairway leading to the Club and the Canopy, requires more submissions and approval from various government authorities and is only expected to be carried out after Chinese New Year 2012.

Phase 2 is expected to take about two months and will be competed before the next Annual General Meeting.

When renovation work for Phase 1 is ongoing, Members and Guests will still be able to enter the Club from the Main Entrance, but access will be through the side door near the Deli Lounge. The Reception counter will be relocated outside the Main Entrance throughout this period.

Members visiting the Deli Lounge and Tavern are kindly asked to use the toilets at the Terrace Bar on Level 2, or at the newly renovated toilets at the Wheelhouse restaurant.

Since the toilets and the lobby flooring will be refurbished, there will be periods of construction noise and we apologise for the inconvenience.

The Club wil l do everything to minimise the inconvenience, and asks for Members’ understanding. The very noisy work will be limited from Monday to Friday between 9am and 12pm, and between 2pm and 6pm.

Renovation work will be also carried out over the weekends. However, heavy hacking work will not be

carried out on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays. Workers will access the work site through the back

door of the Churchill Room, at the driveway leading to our multistorey car park.

From time to time, there will be containers parked at the outgoing lane of the car park to accommodate deliveries or for the collection of debris, and we ask Members to please drive slowly.

We will continue to update our Members on the progress via our Notice Boards throughout the Club.

Herbert HoferGeneral Manager

Churchill Room, Main Entrance, Lobby & Restroom

Churchill Room Bar.

Renovation areas under Phase 1 are highlighted in green.


MEMBERS’ PAGE

Proposer Dr Andrew George Tay and New Member Dr Karen Sng Wei-Ee.

New Members Padmaja Rajagopalan and Pramod Vijayasankar.

New Member Faisal Abdullah Fazalbhoy (left) and Proposer Paliath Mohandas. New Members Jagdish and Nandita Jagdish Kale.

New Members Dr Ng Jen Min and Dr Anne Teng.

Seconder Andrew Trevatt (left) and New Member Valentin Wolf Schillo.

From left: Proposer Ronald Stride, New Members Pooja Agarwal and Siddharth Mohanlal Jatia.

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MEMBERS’ PAGE

Introduction Evening6 JuneWe extend a warm welcome to our new Members.

Honorary Members• H.E. Ferenc Somogyi (Ambassador of Hungary) and Mrs Andrea Somogyi Ordinary Members• Faisal Abdullah Fazalbhoy• Siddharth Mohanlal Jatia and Pooja Agarwal• Jagdish and Nandita Jagdish Kale• Dr Ng Jen Min and Dr Anne Teng• Valentin Wolf Schillo• Pramod Vijayasankar and Padmaja Rajagopalan• Richard & Isabella Caroline Whittall

• Elaine Chew Liok Huey and Kenneth Yeo See Hui Associate Members• Otelli Edwards (Spouse of Andrew Suckling)• Dr Karen Sng Wei-Ee (Spouse of Dr Andrew George Tay)• Wendy Ellen Wilkes (Spouse of Stephen Grant)• Helen Yew (Spouse of Dato Chiu Lu Bing)

FarewellWe bid a fond farewell to our members who are converting to Absent Membership, and we hope to welcome them back soon.• Mr Stephen L Armell• Dr Frank Cintamani• Mr & Mrs Rodney Freed

• Mr & Mrs William Morgan Kames• Mr & Mrs Michael King• Mr & Mrs Wlodzimierz Paczesny• Dr Marissa Teo Su-Sien

From left: Club Vice-President Humphrey Chua, New Members Isabella Caroline & Richard Whittall.

From left: Club Vice-President Humphrey Chua, New Members Mrs Andrea Somogyi and H.E. Ferenc Somogyi (Ambassador of Hungary).

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Correction

The Members’ Page on page 5 in the June 2011 issue incorrectly referred Ms Angela Lek as the spouse of Mr Jonathan Tan.

The correct name should have been Ms Angeline Lek.

We apologise for the error.

From left: GC Member Dr Richard Tan, Mavis Cheong, Proposer Leonard Tan, New Member Elaine Chew Liok Huey and GC Member Dr Albert Wee.


As you might expect, the new Events Sub-Committee is starting to put together

some new events and the Club saw the first of these in May with an inaugural Art Exhibition and Art Dinner.

Chris Claridge paused from headhunting, Roman Scott from advising governments on economic matters and together they put on a weekend of Art for Members. The Business Times got wind of it and wrote a feature on Roman Scott.

Below are extracts courtesy of art writer Natalie Koh and The Business Times.

Well known as a commentator and adviser on global economic developments, a banking sector architect and one of the region’s top strategy consultants, it would surprise many to know that Calamander Capital’s managing director Roman Scott’s real passion doesn’t lie in the world of business, but in the world of art.

“When I was eight years old, Leslie Waddington of Waddington Gallery offered to let me choose any of his paintings as a birthday gift. And I chose a really good one. So I had always been naturally analytical and devel-oped an eye for art from a very young age.”

Roman showed off this ability at an Art Appreciation Dinner offering insights on the difference between good and great art, tips on art investment and why art prices often fluctuate.

The dinner was held in conjunction with the Tanglin Club’s South-east Asian Art exhibition that showcased 50 paintings and five sculptures by South-east Asian artists. It was held in collaboration with Meridian Art Partners, a New York-based investor, of which Mr Scott is a partner. The partnership offers advice to clients on what kind of art to purchase, whether for investment or their own collections.

For his own private collection Roman is concentrating on South-east Asian art, as he believes that people ought to “have art from the region that they are currently living in”.

Roman’s personal favourites are those by Indonesian contemporary artists. “I’ve had a long and close relationship with Indonesia because I spent seven years there, and you have all this tropical light here which goes well with the Indonesian art,” he says.

He recommends Ugo Untoro, who might not be a good investment as his works aren’t very accessible, but they are well-painted and “I love his sense of irony; Putu Sutawijaya, who is as great as Untoro but a better invest-ment, with a distinct style – even if some pieces are a little disturbing; and Lee Man Fong, a more familiar name to Singaporeans due to his highly accessible works, and who is regarded as a traditional old master with well-executed, exceedingly brilliant and technically great art.”

He also says that Indonesia has the best art education system and longest establishment in South-east Asia, so it produces exciting, new artists who are technically very capable.

“Art is what makes us human. We are not all about the necessities. And we are more than the space we occupy. It’s an integral part of work-life balance that offers a sense of culture, which I think ought to be essential for all.”

He maintains there is nothing to stop peo-ple from collecting art early as good, affordable art does exist. As Roman says: “Not all good art is famous.”

Chris ClaridgeEvents Committee

Art Extravaganza

kicks off Events Calendar

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Laugh the Night Away with Dan Nainan16 June

Father’s Day BrunchThank You Dad!19 June

• Buffet Breakfast for each person• In-room Espresso Machine • Complimentary Minibar • Complimentary Wired and Wireless Internet Access • IDD Telephone • DVD Player • 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

5 Stevens Road, Singapore 257814 • Tel: 66220555 • Fax: 67332391 • Website: www.tanglinclub.org.sg

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:

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

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.

Fun Science!Amazing Parachutes, Boomerang & WindmillSaturday, 23 July, 10am & 2pm, at the Wheelhouse Function Room

Try your hands at exciting activities and discover amazing parachute, boomerang and windmill making, and other hands-on creations.

Price: $35 (Member) & $40 (Guest). Suitable for children four years and above. Event requires a

minimum of 10 participants to commence.

Batik Painting for Kids

Saturday, 30 July, 11am at the Wheelhouse Function Room

Come and explore the world of batik painting. Be amazed by the use of colour and “mobile”

works of art!

Price: $28 (Member) & $30 (Guest). Suitable for children age six and above. Event requires a minimum of 10 participants to commence.

Children’s Etiquette ClassCool Kind KidSaturday, 30 July, 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm at the Raffles Room

This is a fun two hours for children to learn social skills and how to get along with others.

Cool Kind Kid® programmes address the problems of rudeness and bullying by redefining “cool”. Using creative activities, children learn good manners is the foundation and key to being truly cool.

Suitable for children age five to seven.

Price: $35 (Member), $40 (Guest).

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

Great Singapore Sale at The Tanglin ClubKids Fancy FairSaturday, 23 July, 12pm to 2pm/2pm to 4pm/4pm to 6pm, at the Wheelhouse Function Room

If you want to make some extra pocket money, here’s your chance.

Simply dig up clothes you have outgrown, books you have read and no longer want to keep, or toys you don’t play with anymore and take them to the Kids Fancy Fair and set up shop.

Here are the rules.• Suitable for children age 14 and below.

• Children age four and below must be accompanied by an adult.

• Space is allocated on a first-come-first-served basis and limited to 15 stations at each session.

• Each child is limited to one square table.

• Obtain the registration form at the Reception and pick the time slot you prefer.

Each session requires a minimum of eight stations to start.

Get ready to sing your Get ready to sing your favourite tunes at our favourite tunes at our Karaoke Night! Karaoke Night! Look out for more details in the next issue!Look out for more details in the next issue!

Saturday, 27 August, Saturday, 27 August, 7.30pm at Tangles7.30pm at Tangles

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

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FOOD & BEVERAGE

Durian PromotionAvailable for dine-in or takeaway in July at the Wheelhouse.

The often “misunderstood” King of Fruits makes its grand seasonal appearance again, in July. The cake personifies the fruit itself – a sweet and silky cream-coloured custard-like concoction that is a sweet and delicious treat. If you’ve never tried a durian before, try the cake for starters.

Price: $6 (per slice), $45 (whole cake), $4.20 (Durian Puff) & $7 (Durian Pudding).

Boston LobsterAvailable in August at the Tavern

The Boston Lobster promotion is back. The Club’s talented chefs will prepare the crustaceans in a variety of ways to bring out the full enjoyment of eating this succulent seafood, only at the Tavern.

NOTICEChurchill Room closed from 4 July

Dear Members,Please note that the Churchill Room will be closed from 4 July 2011 to

facilitiate renovation works.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Smoothies at the PoolsideAvailable everyday

Sun tanning by the pool or just relaxing in the shade enjoying the balmy breeze with a luscious smoothie in your hands, and life is perfect.

From fruity to chocolate to minty flavours, with and without alcohol, the choice is yours. Apple Passion, Strawberry Colada, Mango Daiquiri, Margarita Velvet, Chocolate Brûlée, Passion Mint and Whiteberry, why not try them all.

Price: $6.50 (alcoholic smoothies) & $5.50 (non-alcoholic smoothies).


Multicultural National Day BrunchTuesday, 9 August, 11.30am to 2.30pm at TanglesSingapore is celebrating its 46th year of independence in August and The Tanglin Club is the perfect place to share in the camaraderie and culinary indulgence in true local style.

It’s definitely a great time to catch up and tuck into Singapore’s unique culinary heritage and enjoy your Chinese, Indian, Malay, Peranakan and Eurasian favorites. If you are craving the classics: Rojak, Roast Chicken, Penang Laksa, Sago Gula Melaka, the brunch has it all and more. It’s party time, so come dressed in red and white and show off your Singapore spirit!

Price: $28 (Member), $35 (Guest) & $14 (Child). Price includes face painting, balloonist, game stalls and quizzes.

National Day Buffet Dinner & ‘Live’ Screening of the

National Day ParadeTuesday, 9 August, from 5.30pm onwards

at TanglesCelebrate Singapore’s 46th year of independence with a

buffet of local fare with friends and family as you watch the “live” telecast of the National Day Parade. Let your spirits soar with pride as you celebrate this year’s event themed:

Majulah! (onward in Malay). The Singapore Spirit.

Price: $35 (Member), $40 (Guest) & $18 (Child).



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FOOD & BEVERAGE

Lavina Gold Series 2008 Shiraz & Lavina Gold Series 2010 ChardonnayAvailable in July & August, at all Bars

Wines from Lavina Estate’s Gold Series have superb structure, dimension, complexity and balance. Discover enriched flavours when you pair them with your favourite cuisine, and they are as good as gold on their own.

Price: $51.40 (per bottle) & $10.30 (per glass).

Live Screening2 to 24 July, at Tangles & Terrace Bar

Get set for an exciting 98th Tour de France, the world-famous cycling competition covering a gruelling 3,000-plus km and 21 stages around France, as The Tanglin Club joins the race.

Heineken Bucket BonanzaAvailable in July, at Terrace Bar

A bucket of Heineken beer plus friends plus The Tanglin Club equals a fantastic night to remember. Invite your friends, and make more friends, while you watch your favourite game on TV or simply pass the night away catching up with your buddies. It’s beer at its best with your best buddies right here at Terrace Bar. Price: $35 per bucket (six bottles of beer).

Wine Circle Double BillBordeaux Second Wines 21 July (2006) & 5 Aug (2007)Thursday, 21 July, 7pm at the Raffles Room

The Wine Circle is organising two horizontal tastings of selected Bordeaux Second Wines (Second Vin) from 2006 and 2007.These two vintages come in the shadow of the exceptional 2005, but unlike the very tannic 2005, some are ready for drinking now.

The seven wines to be tasted on Thursday, 21 July are (the 1st label is in brackets):

1) Dame de Montrose 2006 (Montrose) 2) Demoiselle de Sociando Mallet 2006 (Sociando Mallet)3) La Sirène de Giscours 2006 (Giscours)4) Les Fiefs de Lagrange 2006 (Lagrange)5) Les Hauts Du Tertre 2006 (Du Tertre)6) Mondot 2006 (Troplong Mondot) 7) Pavillon de Poyferre 2006 (Leoville Poyferre)

Price: $40 (Wine Circle Member), $55 (Non-Wine Circle Member) & $70 (Guest). Dress Code: Club Standard. Last day for cancellation: Monday, 18 July. Price includes finger food. Numbers limited to 45.

Wine CircleInformation and wine events on the Club website

Members who appreciate wine and would like to share their experience with fellow like-minded Members may join the Wine Circle, and enjoy specially catered wine events. For more information, do visit the Wine Circle web page in the Club’s website.

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In Conjunction with the Tour de France

French CuisineAvailable from 2 to 24 July, at the Tavern

Wine and dine like the French at Tavern in July, as French cuisine, painstakingly prepared by our skilful chefs, takes centre stage. Experience authentic and high-quality French food, a significant part of French culture, in the comfort and luxury of the Tavern.

Head to Tavern now to find out more!


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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

BRIDGEDuplicate Bridge Game1pm at the Card Room.



INTRODUCTION TO DARTS6.30pm at Tangles.

LAWN BOWLS SOCIALS6.30pm at the Lawn Bowls Green.

SUSPENSION AIRFIT WORKSHOP11.30am to 12.30pm at the Gym.

SMOOTHIES AT THE POOLSIDEAvailable everyday.

HEINEKEN BUCKET BONANZAAvailable at Terrace Bar.





CHURCHILL ROOM CLOSED FOR RENOVATION.

HEINEKEN BUCKET BONANZAAvailable at Terrace Bar.



BINGO NIGHT7pm at Tangles.

INTER-SECTION GOLF TOURNAMENT 11.30am Tanah Merah Country Club (Tampines Course).

MOVIE: NO STRINGS ATTACHED at the Theatrette.

SMOOTHIES AT THE POOLSIDEAvailable everyday.

MOVIE: BEASTLY at the Theatrette.


MOVIE: THE TOURIST at the Theatrette.

POOLSIDE BBQ 6pm to 10pm at Wheelhouse.

MOVIE: RIO at the Theatrette.

LAVINA GOLD SERIES 2008 SHIRAZ & LAVINA GOLD SERIES 2010 CHARDONNAYAvailable until August at all Bars.

LAVINA GOLD SERIES 2008 SHIRAZ & LAVINA GOLD SERIES 2010 CHARDONNAYAvailable until August at all Bars.

KIDS FITNESS COURSE12.30pm to 2pm at the Gym.

MOVIE: RABBIT HOLE at the Theatrette.

DurianPromotionAvailable for dine-in or takeaway in July at the Wheelhouse.

Heineken Bucket

BonanzaAvailable at Terrace Bar.

WINE CIRCLE DOUBLE BILLBORDEAUX SECOND WINES7pm to 9pm at the Raffles Room.

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CHURCHILL ROOM CLOSURE

Please note that the Churchill Room will be closed from 4 July 2011 to

facilitiate renovation works.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

HANGOVER 226, 27 & 28 August

THE ILLUSIONIST19, 20 & 21 August

127 HOURS12, 13 & 14 August

RANGO5, 6 & 7 August

TENNIS SOCIALS 4pm at the Tennis courts.


FRENCH CUISINE2 to 24 July at the Tavern.

TOUR DE FRANCE SCREENING2 to 24 July at Tangles & Terrace Bar.

TENNIS SOCIALS4pm at the Tennis courts.

FUN DAY DARTS First Saturday of the month at Tangles.


FUN SCIENCE!10am & 2pm at Wheelhouse Function Room.

KIDS FANCY FAIRSaturday, 23 July, 12pm to 2pm/2pm to 4pm/4pm to 6pm, at the Wheelhouse Function Room.



DISCOVER YOUR INNER ARTIST11am at the Wheelhouse Function Room.

COOL KIND KID10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm at the Raffles Room.





SUNDAY ROASTAvailable every Sunday, 12pm to 2.30pm at Wheelhouse.

LAWN BOWLS SOCIALS4pm at the Lawn Bowls Green.



AUCTION NIGHT CUM BUFFET DINNER6pm onwards at Churchill Room.
















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BALUT & BILLIARDS

New Balut Sub-Committee MembersThe 2011/12 Sub-CommitteeMembers are:• Sethuraman Ganesan (Convenor)

• Zoeb Sadiq (Deputy Convenor/Captain)

• Nina Menon (Secretary)

• Kristian Bonnichsen (Committee Member)

• Ashok Arya (Committee Member)

May Section ActivitiesSixteen Section Members, making up four teams, participated in the 27th Inter-Club Balut Competition hosted by the Singapore Recreation Club on 18 May. Although none of the teams were among the top three scorers, Lady Luck did smile on Zoeb Sadiq who picked up the spot prize for Balut in one throw, and Lilian Lee for the spot prize for High Straight in one throw.

The Section night on 20 May was attended by nine Members, perhaps as some of the regulars were suffer-ing from Balut fatigue caused by the Inter-Club meet two nights earlier. Notwithstanding, the atmosphere was as lively as ever, and Nina Menon was the prima donna of the night by scor-ing 682 for aggregate games score, and Mavis Light garnered 131, which was the highest column score.

Zoeb SadiqDeputy Convenor

Upcoming Events• Empire Cup game vs British

Club at British Club Saturday, 2 July

• Inter-Club Balut hosted by the Singapore Cricket Club

Wednesday, 13 July

BilliardsMembers Pip Staff in Annual John Simpson ChallengeOnce again the Members Team triumphed over the Staff Team in an exciting afternoon of billiards on 8 May for the John Simpson Challenge Shield. During the three hours of play, 19 frames of singles and dou-bles were completed, all very close with most finishing on the black ball. The final result: Members won 12 frames, the Staff won seven. This annual event is usually arranged to coincide with the annual visit of the sponsor of the event and when prizes are presented to the Staff for the most number of games played. Christine Koh, Sports & Recreation Manager, pre-sented the challenge shield to John Simpson, captain of the Members Team.

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BRIDGEBRIDGE

Announcing the New Bridge Sub-Committee Members of the 2011/12 Sub-Committee are:• Rohini Arya (Convenor)

• Anjna Beri (Director of Play)

• Shyamala Kanagasundram (Master Points)

• Lily Lim (Overseas Trip Coordinator)

• Esther Ling (Novice Game Director)

• Bharoti Pande (Events)

• Sybil Schwencke (Communications/Magazine)

• Grace Yeh (Director of Play)

Summer Lunch cum Bridge Game Friday, 3 June

A sumptuous lunch spread with free flow of wine was prepared for our annual event held on 3 June at the Raffles Room.

It was attended by 46 Members and Guests who adjourned next door after lunch for their card game.

The winners for the game were Ms Grace Yeh and Ms Tara Maniar.

Stepping Up Communications

Now that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the General Committee and the AGM of the Bridge Section are over and done with, it’s time to roll up our sleeves and get down to brass tacks.

Our appreciation and thanks go to the Members of the past Sub-Committee for their hard work. Their contributions have resulted in some significant positive changes for the Bridge Section and for our Members.

The start of a new fiscal year is always exciting. It gives us the oppor-tunity to look back to the past and take our experiences, both posi-tive and negative, forward to the

coming year and challenge ourselves to do better.

It is an important time to reflect on the changes we want, or need to make, and resolve to follow through with them.

Our first priority is to improve communicat ion wi th you, our Members. We shall strive to give you timely information for all our major events and keep you in the loop with “happenings” of interest pertain-ing to our Section or to Members of our Section .

Happy Bridging all!

Sybil SchwenckeCommunications/Magazine

Our Bridge beauties.

Cheers! Let’s just be happy.

Director of the game in action.“Partner, I’m waiting for you.”

Ladies giving their best smiles.


Balut‘I Aim, I Shoot!’There was a good turnout of international darters on 4 June from Denmark, India, Sri Lanka and Hong Kong.

As you can imagine, our Convenor M C Cheong was all smiles as his efforts in promoting the game keep bearing fruit. Khor Buck Chye, who is one of our regulars, never fails to show his skills in landing his darts at either the double 9 or treble 19.

To make the afternoon an interesting one, a Mickey Mouse Tournament was organised and the players who wanted to compete were divided into two teams.

Team A Team BKhor Buck Chye Deepa GuptaAxel Knudsen Obaid Ul-HaqEsther Ling T D QuekK Gamini David Goh

It was a very thrilling afternoon indeed. Both the teams were evenly matched and there was much cheering and laughter throughout the tournament. Both teams tried very hard to outdo each other and after a hard-fought game, Team A finally won.

Darts is a very enjoyable game, and it’s not difficult to learn. All Members of the Club are welcome. M C and the other Section Members are pleased to welcome you and teach you the game. Make new friends and enjoy yourself.

David GohDarts Committee

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FITNESS

Inaugural Indoor Triathlon

The Club’s first indoor triathlon took place on 28 May at the gym, and participants were required to row for

three km, followed by 20 km on a spin bike and finish with a five-km run.

This was definitely no walk in the park, especially with the element of competition.

The event saw a total of 14 participants; the youngest was Timothy Lu, 16, and the most senior was Toh Hong Boon, 79. Mr Toh is indeed an example of “you are never too old to exercise!”.

It was an awesome sight to witness the participants challenge themselves and push their limits, holding noth-ing back.

It was tough, but participants still managed to keep their sense of humor.

In the end, Paul Kelly won in the Open Male category with a timing of one hour and nine minutes. Coincidentally, his wife Kim O’ Flynn-Kelly won in the Open Female cat-egory with a timing of one hour and 15 minutes. Timothy, our youngest participant, finished with a timing of one hour and 22 minutes, while our most senior participant Mr Toh finished with a timing of one hour and 53 minutes.

We would like to thank F1 Recreation for sponsor-ing the Special Edition T-Shirt and heart rate monitors for this event.


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FITNESS

Do it RightDynamic hamstring stretchingThe dynamic hamstring stretch is mainly used prior to a workout regime, whether it is a jog or weights exercise. It helps to warm up the lower body and at the same time lengthen the muscle fibres. Studies have shown that the effects of dynamic hamstring stretching resulted in the par-ticipants being more mobile and delayed muscle fatigue during a workout.

Option 1: Dynamic cross-body leg swings• Ensure that you have ample space all around you.

• Standing upright, extend the right hand straight ahead, shoulder height.

• Kick the opposite leg, the left, up towards the extended right hand.

• Repeat the motion 10 times and switch sides.

Option 2: Sprinter’s stance• Adopt a half-kneeling position with both palms beside the forward foot.

• On exhale, straighten both knees as your hips are pushed up and backwards.

• Inhale as you return to the starting position.

• Repeat the motion 10 times and switch sides.

Static Hamstring StretchingThe static hamstring stretch should be done post-work-

out, on warm muscles. This is to minimise injury due to muscle tears.

Option 1: Seated single leg toe touch• With the left leg extended straight, point the toes upwards.

• With the opposite hand, the right, reach forward towards the left foot as you exhale.

• Hold the position for 10 to 20 seconds as you breathe slowly.

• Switch sides.

Option 2: Standing cross-legged toe touch• Stand upright with the right leg across the left.

• Exhale as you reach both hands towards the feet.

• Hold the position for 10 to 20 seconds as you breathe slowly.

• Switch sides.

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TRX/Suspension/AirFit Trainer Workshop by Lewis TohTuesday, 12 July, 11.30am to 12.30pm at Studio 2

The workshop will teach participants the proper fundamentals of the suspension trainer system. It will also cover the sole use of the suspen-sion trainer in an exercise programme, as well as how to incorporate it into your current workout regiment as a supplementary tool.

You will be able to:• Perform key exercises properly. • Perform progress and regress exercises for all fitness levels. • Adjust resistance and stability for all exercises. • Perform stretches using the suspension trainer.• Set up and use the suspension trainer correctly.FREE for all Members.


FITNESS

Achieve Your Aesthetic GoalSet a Performance Goal

At the recent indoor triathlon at the Club, I made an interesting observation after talking to some of

the participants.While training for the event, they actually lost weight in

the process even though that was not their intent. What’s my point?

Set yourself a performance goal, strive towards achiev-ing it and you will likely achieve your aesthetic goal in the process. If you want to lose some weight, sign up for a 10 km race or better yet, a half marathon, train for it and you will surely lose some weight.

If you want to develop your upper back muscles, set a goal of being able to do 15 chin-ups and work towards it , and your upper back development will take a turn.

The truth is, most of us work better with a quantifiable goal. It’s not good enough to say, “I will just work out for an hour and the rest will take care of itself.”

The problem with using time as the only gauge is that all it tells you is that you exercised for a certain duration, not how much work was being done. Compare doing a five km run in 30 minutes on a treadmill to three km in 30 minutes and you will get the idea.

There are many ways you can go about doing this, let’s use jogging as an example. If your current output is at six km for 30 minutes, the following progression can be used

Week 1: run at seven km per hour for one minute and alternate with running at six km per hour for two minutes for a duration of 30 minutes.

Week 2: run at seven km per hour for one minute and alternate with six km per hour for 1 minute and 30 seconds for a duration of 30 minutes.

Week 3: run at seven km per hour for one minute and alternate with six km per hour for one minute for a dura-tion of 30 minutes.

Week 4: seven km per hour for one minute and alter-nate with six km per hour for 30 seconds for duration of 30 minutes.

In the above example, you can see that although you are still only doing 30 minutes of jogging, you are steadily increasing the amount of output in that period. The same principle can be applied to your resistance training pro-gramme. Pick three exercises as circuit training for a set time and attempt to do more than you did the last time.

Example:A1: Lunges A2: Push UpA3: TRX Row

Perform 10 repetitions for each exercise for 15 minutes, record the total sets done in 15 minutes, and attempt to do more the next time.

This type of training will increase calorie expenditure dramatically and improve your muscular endurance.

The examples show you how it can be done, but the main thing is for you to set a goal and work at it and watch how your goal works on you.

Lewis Toh

Teens Fitness Summer CampsWeek one: 5, 7, 9, 12, 14 & 16 JulyWeek two: 19, 21, 23, 26, 28 & 30 July

One of the healthiest ways for your teen to spend the summer holiday is to engage in physical activity. If you are planning some healthy and energising activity for your 12- to 15-year-old, the Gym Team has created fun and comprehensive exercises, recreation and sports-specific training for the camps.

Price: $225 for six lessons over two weeks of training.

Kids Fitness Course Friday, 8 July, 12.30pm to 2pm at the Gym

The Kids’ Fitness Course (KFC) is an exciting programme and has been designed for our younger Members between age 12 and 14 to access the gym

for the first time. KFC is a comprehensive training workshop to teach them how to use the gym safely.

For more information, please call the Gym at 6220575 or email: [email protected].

Price: $55 per Member.


GOLF

Golf Section is proudly sponsored by

Membership has its PrivilegesThe Tanglin Club has always enjoyed a close relation-ship with Raffles Golf & Country Club and this has been enhanced by two of our Members being office bearers.

Simon Yuen is the Raffles President, and our very own Captain and long-serving Sub-Committee Member Yeo Swee Tuan is the Raffles Lady Captain.

As a direct result of these close ties, Raffles has extended playing rights to our Golf Section Members at very favourable rates.

• Sunday afternoons after 1.30pm.• One flight per week with a minimum of three players.• Inclusive fees for Palm Course $203 (normally $321).• Inclusive fees for Lake Course $236 (normally $375).• Book on Monday via The Tanglin Club S&R Counter.• Cancellations after Wednesday 6pm charged at full fees.

This is a great offer for our Members as there is no entrance fee (currently $50,000), and no monthly subscription (currently $1,500 per annum).

To book a round, either get a group of fellow Section Members together and call Said at the S&R Office, or simply leave your name with him as he will be running a “timesheet” each week.

The Palm Course is generally the course of choice among lower-handicapped players. It offers undulating fairways, as well as strategic bunkers and water hazards. The emphasis here is on well-placed drives which will be rewarded.

The Lake Course is considered the more forgiving of the two Raffles courses and is popular with social golfers. Built on the banks of the Tengah Reservoir, it boasts a breathtaking view of a tranquil lake and the rolling green hills of Pasir Laba beyond with colourful birds and other wildlife teeming in the swamplands.

Enjoy your game!

Keeping the PromiseGolf games were arranged for 26 of our Section Members this month, maintaining the promise to deliver the monthly opportunity for each of our Section Members to enjoy a game of golf with dinner for around $100. In June, the social game was at NSRCC for 12 golfers, and the second leg of the Ryder Cup was played against the American Club where we fielded a team of 14 players.

We won the game at NSRCC, but sadly said goodbye to the Ryder Cup as it went back up the hill to the American Club.

Army & Navy Results• Chris Steffens/Hugh Hoyes-Cock drew • George Filmeridis/Wolfgang Hollermann lost 5 & 4• David James/Roy Bennett drew • Teo Meng Toon/Jurgen Martiens won 2 & 1• Lim Khoon Hin/Lai Chong Meng won 5 & 4• Vinay Mathur/Patrick Teo lost 2 & 1

Ryder Cup Results• Lim Khoon Hin/Lee Seng Teik won 1 & 0• Philip Ting/Patrick Kwek won 4 & 2• Gan Hui Beng/Ranjan Ramchandani lost 1 & 3• Chris Claridge/David James lost 5 & 6• June Seegers/Hughes Hoyes Cock lost 4 & 5• George Slorach/Graham Dare lost 2 & 4• Eugene Lim/Gerard Fitzgerald lost 0 & 1• Tanglin Club 2/American Club 5

Upcoming Match – Tanah Merah Country Club, Friday, 17 July Another year has passed and again we are hosting the annual Inter-Sports Section friendly where Golf challenges Balut, Lawn Bowls, Bridge, Darts, Squash, Swimming and Tennis.

It’s a fun game on a serious course and will be followed by a buffet dinner with free-flow drinks at The Tanglin Club where spouses, close companions and guests are always welcome.

Annual Championship – SICC New Course, Friday, 26 AugustArrangements are in full-swing, including the purchase of the lucky draw prizes which this year includes an R11 adjustable driver, a Scotty Cameron putter and a couple of the latest Odyssey White Ice adjustable putters.

We have a guest professional joining us, the course will be dressed in blue, and a three-day Barclays Pavilion pass for two is up for grabs, so make sure you put the date in the diary now.

See you on the tee.

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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

• Wheelhouse & Patio

ADVERTISE IN THETANGLIN CLUB

MAGAZINEThe Tanglin Club Magazine offers

exclusive advertising space for members. As an advertising vehicle for quality

products and services, it has few equals in Singapore. With a circulation of about

4,500 copies and readership of about 18,000, the magazine reaches corporate

leaders from differnt industries and backgrounds. Advertising spaces available

include: Premium Positions - Outside Back Cover, Inside Front Cover and

Inside Back Cover • Run-of-Press - Full Page, Half Page and Quarter Page.

For those interested in advertising with us, please contact Habib Mansoor at tel:

66220533 or email: [email protected]

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Inter-Club Triples LeagueThe highlight of June activity was the commencement of the National Inter-Club Triples League in which The Tangl in Club has f ielded one team.

Fixtures will be played on the usual league basis of a home and away game against each participating team over 16 weeks. We have begun our campaign in encouraging style with two wins from two games played.

Our championship victory in the Inter-Club Pairs competition earlier this year has produced the momen-tum for continued success on which we plan to build further by setting our sights for a leading position in this competition.

Club TournamentsThe Club Singles championship and the Drawn Pairs tournament were well supported by players, with more than 30 players registered in each event. Despite many days of rain, participants made an extra effort to

play their matches on time for both events bringing the finals ever closer.

Coming EventsOn Sunday, 3 July, we shall be entertaining the Sabah state team and fielding a joint team with the Singapore Cricket Club on the Tanglin Green. This promises to be a high quality match and supporters will be very welcome.

On Friday evening, 5 August, The Royal Bangkok Sports Club will be our guests when we will compete for the Interport Trophy. This will, as always, be a choice fixture when there will be the opportunity to renew old friend-ships. Register as soon as possible if you want to be included.

Tour to DarwinArrangements are under way for a long weekend tour to Darwin where we plan to play two or three clubs. The expected period of our visit is 26 to 30 August, which is during

the southern hemisphere winter, but the weather is expected to be warm and sunny.

Darwin has many attractions and is an ideal venue to spend a few days, either before or after bowling commit-ments, to soak in the balmy weather and enjoy the melting pot of food and cultures in the city’s many outdoor festivals and markets.

Members can also visit the muse-ums and galleries as well as Kakadu National Park. You are needed in our team, so register soon to ensure you are available for a period of fun and games!

Happy bowling.

John Child


SCUBA

Tioman DelightsFriday evening, 27 May 2011 to Sunday evening, 29 May 2011Two newly qualified divers from our sister BSAC (British Sub Aqua Club) branch Blue Barracuda and non-diving family members joined our recent trip to Pulau Tioman, which took place from 27 May to 29 May.

After an adventurous detour through the port of Endau, we arrived at Babura Seaview Resort, which offered very comfortable accommodations for the weekend and delicious meals.

We were soon in the water and had excellent underwater visibility, close to 30m, and mild currents for the entire weekend, enjoying lots of colourful coral, groupers, snappers, barracudas and black tip sharks.

Our dives concluded on Sunday with a magnificent encounter with two large cobias.

Although it was just a weekend getaway, it offered everyone precious time away from our busy city lives to be with our families and beautiful nature just a few hours from home.

Derek QuekScuba Convenor

Seven Skies AdventureThe trip to the South Anambas Islands in Indonesia lasted from 21 to 24 April, and the divers boarded the new MV White Manta at the Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal on a Thursday evening.

Over the next few days, we were greeted by turtles, marble rays, swarms of barracudas, and docile and pretty bamboo sharks.

We also explored two large shipwrecks: the 90,000 tonne Seven Skies supertanker and a 136,000 tonne bulk ore carrier.

The sunsets over the large rocky Tokong Malang Biru outcrop were particularly beautiful as we surfaced from our evening dive. Good dives, good food, good company; we’ll certainly be back!

Derek QuekScuba Convenor

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The New Scuba CommitteeFollowing the Annual General Meeting held on 30 April, Members of the 2011/2012 Scuba Sub-Committee are:

Derek Quek (Convenor)Jonathan Quek (Secretary)Helena Chu (Treasurer)Faris Alsagoff (Diving Officer)Chu Hui WenConor McCooleGrace WongLen ReutensLeong Yut WahTan Lee Leng

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Upcoming Weekend Trips to Malaysia From (Friday evening) to (Sunday evening)22 July 24 July12 August 14 August9 September 11 September7 October 9 October*Due to unpredictable weather and diver response to make up a boatload, we may have to adjust trip dates by moving them forward or backward by a week as we get closer to the time. Participants will be notified by email. For enquires on Scuba trips and to be on the Scuba mailing list, please contact the Sports & Recreation Department at 66220588 or email [email protected]

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From left: Kelvin Tan, Leong Yut Wah,

Jonathan Quek, Faris Alsagoff,

Derek Quek and Chia Ho Beng. A bamboo shark hunting in the dark.A pair of beautiful cowries.

Leong Yut Wah with her favourite toy,

the “Diving Scooter”.

From left: Tan Lee Leng, Chu Hui Wen, Dan Tan,

Simon Chong, Derek Quek and Tan Lark Yang.

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This is our premier internal singles competition of the year. To accommodate the number of entries, the

championships featured two divisions. The winner of the main final and Club champion

for 2011 was Shane Hagan who beat William Oon in a thrilling match. In a contest of youth versus experience, 17 year old William won the first game, Shane the next two. William won the fourth game, and the deciding fifth game was close all the way with Shane taking it 11-9

The Plate event for Division 1 was won by Tony Faneco who prevailed over Satyen Desai in a battle of fitness and stamina. Both Tony and Satts had played their semi-final matches just prior, and we heard both also stayed out very late the night before.

In the Division 2 final, Carl Bautista beat Adam le Mesurier, while Andrew Lockie won the Plate event beating Gaurab Banerji.

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Our Division 1 Runner-up William Oon (left) and Champion Shane Hagan.

Division 1 Champion Shane Hagan (right). with Ross Mackenzie. Division 1 Runner-up William Oon.Division 1 Plate Runner-up

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Division 1 Plate Winner Tony Faneco.

Division 2 Winner Carl Bautista.

Division 1 Plate Winner Andrew Lockie.

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SQUASH


The Tanglin Club 3s Team with Hong Kong American Club 3s.

Players enjoying a drink after the games.

Tuesday Night Handicap EventsEvery Tuesday night, a round robin handicap event is

organised for Section Fund Members. Each match is to 15 points, with players allocated plus or minus handicaps to make for close matches. The player finishing with the most points is the winner and gets a prize.

Ross MackenzieSquash Convenor

The Hong Kong Football Club Meco International 3s Competition To celebrate i ts 125th anniversary, the Hong Kong Football Club held a special International 3s competition featuring some “Legends of Squash” who provided some jaw-dropping exhibitions. They were: • Jonathon Power, who has won every major squash tournament worldwide; 1999 World No. 1• Thierry Lincou, the most successful French player; 2004 World No. 1

• Hisham Ashour, who posses extraordinary racquet and shot skills and is the current World No. 14. Watch Hisham’s favourite Mizuki shot at http://www.youtube. com/watch?v=9FJUhqTVGuE. Crazy!

Special mention goes to the Tanglin Masters Team of Zainal Abidin, Ashley Gunning and Darcy McColl who made the finals but were unable to win the cup. Zainal played a fantastic match against Peter Hill in the final to win in the fifth game 15-13. Also our very own Peter Rogers won “Player of the Tournament”, which had some unusual judging criteria, including a heavy weighting on off-court performances.

A great event! Look for it next year.

Darcy Mccoll

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SWIMMING

The 30th Annual Swimming Championship was held on 28 May. It was much awaited as our pool had undergone major renovations with a much

improved filtration system and a more vibrant atmosphere. During the interim period, the swim programmes were carried out on

the goodwill of other clubs with our youthful swimmers not slowing down , but showing great passion and focus. Many thanks to our coaches from Total Swimming who did a splendid job in maintaining the momentum.

With over 60 competing, it was by far the largest number of participants and it was heartening to witness our very young Members competing for the first time. Definately future champions among them, as with many national swimmers such as Joscelin Yeo who had started at our Club.

Swimming is just about the best exercise anyone can enjoy without fear of injury. Whether you are a year old or 100, do join us either in the swim programmes or as a leisure swimmer and we welcome you to our Sub-Committee to serve and make a difference.

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TENNIS

It’s Grand Slam season and some of you may be wondering how the seeding system works.

In the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) World Tour, seeds are usually placed according to ATP points achieved. However, tournament organisers can adjust seedings based on previous successes: e.g. Rafael Nadal on clay, Roger Federer on grass.

The purpose of having a No.1 and a No.2 seed is to separate by opposite halves the two strongest players and for them to meet in the final if they continue to progress. The No. 3 and No. 4 seeds are then chosen at random, and placed in either the top or bottom half. Many years ago, this was not the case, with the No. 4 seed always being placed in the top half to meet the No. 1 seed in the semis, while the No.3 seed was placed in the lower half, thus the notion of No. 1 vs No. 4, No. 2 vs No. 3. This format was deemed unfair and is now rarely used in tournaments worldwide.

On the ATP World Tour, this is why, for Federer, having dropped from No. 2 to No. 3 in the world, his placement in the draw is now random, so he is not always guaranteed to meet Nadal in the final - as was the case in Key Biscayne and Madrid where he met Nadal in the semis. Federer did end Novak Djokovic’s 43-match winning streak at the

French Open, while seeded No. 3, so it will be interesting to see if the Wimbledon seeding committee will put him up to No. 2 or even No.1 again, as in 2010. Throw in Andy Murray and a few big grass court players like Andy Roddick and Tomáš Berdych into the pot, and Nadal’s defence of his 2010 trophy will not look so secure!

The Wimbledon seeding committee will have a much harder task seeding the Ladies. Li Na’s fine win at the French Open in June has propelled her to No. 4 in the world, but Kim Clijsters, Maria Sharapova or Caroline Wozniacki are probably favourites to take the Wimbledon title.

Watch out for Oliver Golding at the Wimbledon juniors. If you recall, Golding who was here for the 2010 Youth Olympic Games played an exhibition match against Ken Smith, the head coach of The Tanglin Club.

In June, Golding received a wild card at Queen’s Club and played well against marathon man Nicolas Mahut. After reaching the quarters at Roland Garros and the semis at Wimbledon, Golding is now the junior world No. 4 and gunning for the Wimbledon title!

Vincent LamTennis Captain

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WELLNESS

Sun protection in a tropical country like Singapore is recommended.

But do you know what works and what doesn’t, and what are the truths and myths about protecting yourself from sun damage? Find out.

As long as I use sunscreen whenever I’m outdoors, I’m safeThe length of protection offered by sunscreen depends on two factors: the amount of time it takes for an individual to burn and the Sun Protection Factor (SPF). For example, if it takes you about 10 minutes to burn without protection, SPF8 will give you about 80 minutes (10 minutes x 8) of protection . Which means that if you’re longer in the sun, if you’re swimming or sweating, you need to reapply sunscreen.

If I can’t feel the sun, my skin won’t get burntThe effects of UVA (the sun’s harmful rays) can be just as damaging on cloudy days as on sunny days. Travelling in a car over long distances when the sun is up can also cause sunburn. Glass reduces but does not block transmission of sun radiation, as UVA rays can penetrate both clouds and glass.

Those who are naturally dark skinned will not get sunburntThis is not true. Everyone, regardless

of skin type, needs protection from the sun. While it’s true that darker skin does have more natural protection from the sun than lighter skin, all skin types need protection. Just like light-skinned people, dark-skinned people are at risk for skin cancer, wrinkles and permanent skin damage.

SPF in make-up gives adequate protection from the sunThe protection is very minimal. Most cosmetic products offer protection that is much lower than the maximum recommended SPF30+. In other words, SPF in products such as foundation, lipstick and powder counts for very little protection. It is better to use sunscreen recommended by dermatologists.

Sun damage can’t be undoneThankfully, with products containing retinoids, conditions such as

fine lines, dark spots, uneven pigmentation and roughness caused by sun damage can now be significantly improved, although not 100 per cent. Retinoids stimulate collagen production (protein that keeps the skin firm and taut) by as much as 80 per cent, so the skin becomes firmer and the lines shallower.

Tanning beds are safer than sunbathing at the beachNo, they are not. According to a Swedish study, the likelihood of developing melanoma – the deadliest of skin cancers – nearly doubles for those who use tanning beds. The rays of a tanning bed trained on your body for just 20 minutes emit two to three times more UVA radiation than spending the whole day at the beach.

Men don’t tan as easily as womenThat’s a myth. A man’s skin may be thicker, but men are just as susceptible to the ageing effects of the sun as women.

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BOOKS & DVDS

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ADULT FICTIONBest European Fiction 2011Hemon AleksandarStarted Early, Took My DogKate AtkinsonLockdownSean BlackMidwivesChris BohjalianAble OneBen BovaBelow ZeroC J BoxFalcon Quinn and the Black MirrorF Jennifer BoylanThe Sunset LimitedMcCarthy CormacThe Collected Stories of Lydia DavisLydia DavisThe WatchlistJeffrey DeaverScandalous ManGavin EslerTraitorDuncan FalconerLive to Tell Lisa GardnerFeed Me NowBill Granger

The Midnight MayorKate GriffinThe Book of SecretsTom HarperThe Judas Gate Jack HigginsDevils in ExileChuck HoganSphinxT S LearnerThe Murderer’s DaughtersRandy Susan MeyersBlack SpringHenry MilllerHave You Seen Her?Karen RoseHylozoicRudy RuckerThe Holy ThiefWilliam RyanThe Amnesia ClinicJames ScudamoreSafe HavenNicholas SparksL’Assassin Peter SteinerStill MissingChevy StevensIron SunriseCharles StrossThe Skorpion DirectiveDavid Stone

KisserStuart Woods

ADULT NON-FICTIONThe Education of a British-Protected Child: EssaysChinua AchebeTime: The Illustrated History of the World’s Most Influential MagazineNorbetto AngelettiMoral Combat: A History of World War IIMichael Burleigh100 Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer’s and Age-Related Memory LossJean CarperInflight Science: A Guide to the World from the Airplane WindowBrian CleggThe Fry ChroniclesStephen FryThe Origins of Political OrderFrancis FukuyamaThe Grand DesignStephen Hawking

Chinese Houses of Southeast Asia: The Eclectic Architecture of Sojourners and SettlersG Ronald KnappThe Big ShortMichael LewisA Great Unrecorded History: A New Life of E M ForsterWendy Moffat1000 Recordings to Hear Before You DieTom MoonCleopatra: A LifeStacy SchiffSteak: One Man’s Search for the World’s Tastiest Piece of BeefMark SchatzkerHow to Make a TornadoNew ScientistRiding the Bus with My Sister: A True Life JourneyRachel SimonUnreliable SourcesJohn SimpsonThe Evolutionary WorldJ Geerat Vermej

NEW DVDsACTION & ADVENTURE• City Heat (1984)• Dark Warrior(2006)• Hackers (1995)• Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)• The Big Red One (1980)• The Eiger Sanction (1975)• The Green Hornet (2011)• The Green Berets (1968)• The Hit List (2011)• The Man from Nowhere (2010)• The Tracker (2001)• Tron: The Original Classic (1982)• Wushu - The Young Generation (2008)

ANIMATION• Futurama: Bender’s Big Score (2007)• Family Guy: The Freakin’ Sweet Collection (2004)

COMEDY• A Bunch of Amateurs (2008)• Bollywood Hollywood (2002)• Daltry Calhoun (2005)• Dreamship Surprise: Period 1 (2004)• Every Day(2010)• The Addams Family (1991)• Addams Family Values (1993)• All’s Well End’s Well (2009)• All’s Well End’s Well (2011)

• Broken Flowers (2005)• Dumb and Dumber (1994)• Gulliver’s Travels (2010)• Heartbreakers (2001)• Liar Liar (1997)• Love and Other Drugs (2010)• Made in Dagenham (2010)• Morning Glory (2010)• One Leg Kicking (2001)• The Cookout (2004)• The Kumars at No. 42 (2001)• Welcome to the Sticks (2006)

DOCUMENTARY• David Leadbetter IV: Golf Instruction Series (2007)• Biography of Mahathir (2007)• Everest: Beyond the Limit (2006)• Grizzly Man (2005)• Inside Job (2010)• Nobody to Watch Over Me (2008)• Nothing Like the Holidays (2008)• Millions: A Lottery Story (2006)• Mythbusters: Collection 1 (2003)• Six Days in June (2007)• Super Size Me (2004)• The Corporation (2003)• Top Gear 15 (2010)• Wordplay (2006)

DRAMA• 127 Hours (2010)• Adrift (2006)• Altitude (2010)• Earthstorm (2006)

• Never Let Me Go (2010)• Paranomal Activity 2 (2010)• Pete’s Meteor (1998)• Phone Booth (2002)• Pride (2007)• Rabbit Hole (2010)• Scream (1996)• Sleepers (1996)• Son of Babylon (2009)• The Colour Purple (1985)• The Craft (1996)• The Experiment (2010)• The Flying Scotsman (2006)• The Gift (2000)• The Good, The Bad and the Ugly (1966)• The Motorcycle Diaries (2004)• The Next Three Days (2010)• The Number 23 (2007)• The Rite (2011)• The Vanishing (1993)

FOR KIDS• Scooby-Doo and the Samurai Sword (2009)• Challenge the Super Friends: Attack of the Legion of Doom (1978)• Robots (2005)• The Iron Giant (1999)

MUSICAL• NBA Hardwood Classics (1990)

TV SERIES• Beethovan Virus


BOOKS & DVDS

• Chuck: Season 2 & 3• Detective Couple • Family Guy: Something, Something, Dark Side• Family Guy: Volume 6• Friends: Season 1 - 3• How I Met Your Mother: Season 1 - 4

• Man vs. Wild with Bear Grylls: Season 3• One Tree Hill: Season 1 & 2• Remington Steele: Season 1 - 5• Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Season 1• The Big Bang Theory: Season 1 - 3

• The Closer: Season 3 & 5• The Muppet Show: Season 1• The Simpsons: Season 20• The Slave Hunters: Part 1 & 2• The Walking Dead: Season 1• Veronica Mars: Season 1 & 2

DVD Review127 Hoursstarring James Franco, Kate Mara and Amber Tamblyn

From Academy Award-winning director Danny (Slumdog Millionaire) Boyle comes this powerfully uplifting true story of one man’s struggle to survive against the odds in the wilderness.

The movie was nominated for six Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Actor for Franco. He plays Aron Ralston who has a passion for all things outdoors.

But when a falling boulder traps him in a remote Utah canyon, a thrill-seeker’s adventure becomes the challenge of a lifetime. Over the next five days, Ralston embarks on a remarkable personal journey where he relies on the memories of family and friends – as well as his own courage and ingenuity – to turn adversity into triumph.

Book ReviewThe Watchlist By Jeffrey Deaver

Fans of the thriller will enjoy The Watchlist as it draws on the talent of some of the world’s best writers of the genre in a unique collaboration.

Based on an idea conceived by Deaver, 21 of the world’s greatest thriller writers including: Lee Child, Joseph Finder, David Hewson, S J Rozan and Lisa Scottoline create the characters and set the plot in motion.

Each of the authors writes a chapter and Deaver ties the pieces together,

bringing the two novellas in one book to its startling conclusion.

In The Chopin Manuscript, former war crimes investigator Harold Middleton possesses a previously unknown score by Polish composer and pianist Frédéric Chopin. But he is unaware that locked within its handwritten notes lies a secret that now threatens the lives of thousands of Americans.

Middleton returns in The Copper Bracelet, the explosive sequel to The Chopin Manuscript as he is drawn into an international terror plot that threatens to send India and Pakistan into full-scale nuclear war.


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CINEMA

Showtimes: Friday, 8pm • Saturday, 6pm & 9pm • Sunday, 2.30pm and 8pm • Film Ratings: G – General viewing • PG – Parental guidance required NC16 – No children below 16 • 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. Tickets can be obtained at Reception.No food and drinks allowed in the Theatrette. Moviegoers are to be seated 15 minutes before showtime. Movie details subject to changes.

UPCOMING MOVIES

5, 6 & 7 AugustRango

12, 13 &14 August127 Hours

19, 20 & 21 AugustThe Illusionist

26, 27 & 28 AugustHangover 2

RABBIT HOLE – NC168, 9 & 10 July • Drama (92 mins) • Starring: Nicole Kidman, Aaron Eckhart, Dianne Wiest, Miles Teller • Director: John Cameron MitchellBecca and Howie Corbett (Kidman and Eckhart) are shattered after the sudden and shocking death of their son in an accident. Follow the couple as they are caught in a maze of memory, longing, guilt, recrimination, sarcasm and tightly controlled rage as they pick up the pieces.

THE TOURIST – PG22, 23 & 24 July • Drama/Action (103 mins) • Starring: Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie, Paul Bettany, Timothy Dalton • Director: Florian Henckel von DonnersmarckFrank (Depp) falls for the mysterious and beautiful Elise (Jolie) he meets on a train and plunges into a web of intrigue, romance and danger. Paris and Venice provide the breathtaking backdrop of their whirlwind romance and deadly cat and mouse game with the French Police and Scotland Yard.

BEASTLY – PG1, 2 & 3 July • Romance Fantasy (85 mins) • Starring: Alex Pettyfer, Justin Bradley, Mary-Kate Olsen, Erik Knudsen • Director: Daniel BarnzSet in New York, this is the Beauty and the Beast story of a handsome scion with a mean streak. When he ditches a date, a curse is put on him and he turns into everything he hates. The ugly transformation leaves him with the seemingly impossible task of finding true love to break the spell.

NO STRINGS ATTACHED – PG15, 16 & 17 July • Romantic Comedy (110 mins) • Starring: Natalie Portman, Ashton Kutcher, Kevin Kline, Cary Elwes• Director: Ivan ReitmanGood pals Emma (Portman) and Adam (Kutcher) almost ruin everything by having sex one morning. They vow not to fall in love with each other in a “no strings attached” relationship. Will sex get in the way of a good friendship or will they get hit by Cupid’s arrows?

RIO – PG29, 30 & 31 July • Animation (96 mins) • Starring: Karen Disher, Jason Fricchione, Sofia Scarpa Saldanha, Leslie Mann • Director: Carlos SaldanhaThis comedy adventure from the makers of the hit Ice Age series is about Blu, a male macaw in Minnesota that never learned to fly, and Jewel, a female macaw. They meet in Rio de Janeiro, fall in love, are captured by exotic bird smugglers, rescue their feathery friends, and find a happy ending in the jungle.

Please note that No Food and Drinks are allowed in the Theatrette.

Tangles, the only sports bar and restaurant at the Club is the ideal place for a relaxing drink after a game of Tennis or Squash, or simply catching up with old

friends over drinks, overlooking the indoor Tennis Court.

Enjoy a game of Darts with your favourite brew or catch up on the latest happenings in the sporting arena on a 50-inch TV and projector screen.

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