the tanglin times: april 2014

SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING RESULTS PG5 CLUB PARTY: CARNIVAL DEL RIO PG15 EASTER FAMILY BRUNCH PG19

Do check page five of our magazine for the election results of the Special General Meeting on 3 March 2014.

It’s going to be a night to remember aswe samba the night away. This year, our annual Club party presents ‘Carnival del Rio’.

Head over the Churchill Room this Easter holiday as we put out a whole Easter spread for you and your family.

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president’s Message

General Manager’s Message

introduction Evening

Special General Meeting March Results

Recent Events: Tanglin Conversations

Events & Entertainment

Choir: The Secrets of Tanglin Club Choir

Food & Beverage

Calendar of Events

Balut

Ballroom Dancing

Golf

Fitness

lawn Bowls

Squash

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Books & DVDs

Cinema

GENERal CoMMiTTEE 2013/14

pRESiDENT Joseph Chew

ViCE-pRESiDENT Robert Wiener

HoNoRaRY TREaSURERDavid Palmer

DEVElopMENT & pRopERTY CoNVENoRRoger Hancock

ENTERTaiNMENT CoNVENoRJudy Ip Harris

FooD & BEVERaGE CoNVENoRHo Chee Lin

HUMaN RESoURCE CoNVENoRCharles Brough

liBRaRY & MEMBERS’ CoMMUNiCaTioNS CoNVENoRKelvin Kaw

MEMBERSHip & RUlES CoNVENoRJohn Rasmussen

pRoCUREMENT CoNVENoREugene Lim

SpoRTS & RECREaTioN CoNVENoRBrian Dickerson

GENERal MaNaGER Roy [email protected]

FiNaNCial CoNTRollER Clara Tan [email protected]

EXECUTiVE CHEF Louis Tay [email protected]

EVENTS MaNaGER Tina Supri [email protected]

FooD & BEVERaGE MaNaGER Zaini Rahamat [email protected]

MEMBERSHip MaNaGER Laura Monteiro [email protected]

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aSSiSTaNT DESiGNER Caroline Yeo [email protected]

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15Club Party:‘Carnival del Rio’

15Club Party:‘Carnival del Rio’

5Special General Meeting March Results

Dear Members,

I am pleased to report that the events in March had good attendance, especially for Ole Edvard Antonsen & Band concert on 1 March, Tanglin Conversations with Marcus Langdon on 5 March, and Malam Nostalgia on 15 March. More exciting events and activities have been planned for the coming months, with the Japanese-themed Exquisitely Japanese with Guest Chef Norman Lim on 6 April, and the major event of this year which everyone is looking forward to: the Club Party on 3 May. This year’s Club Party is themed ‘Carnival del Rio’, and promises to be another evening of revelry and sumptuous cuisine. Bookings are open, so make your booking early.

As many of you already know, several months ago, I made the decision not to renew my contract with the Club, to pursue other opportunities in my career. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you, including the many Sub-Committee and General Committee Members for your friendship and support, and especially

the staff, for their outstanding dedication and camaraderie. Although I will miss my colleagues and the Members, I am looking forward to a new challenge and a new phase in my career. I leave with good memories of the many pleasant interactions with you in the Tavern, Wet Bar, and around the Club.

While the General Committee is looking for my replacement, they have appointed our very capable Financial Controller, Clara Tan, as Acting General Manager, effective 29 March 2014. I hope you will extend to her the same courtesies and friendship that you have given me during my tenure.

Kind Regards

Roy HiggsGeneral ManagerThe Tanglin Club

general manager’s message

My Fellow Members

First and foremost I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your confidence and support given me in the Special General Meeting (SGM) of the Club held on 3rd March 2014 and for electing me to be your President for the remaining three months of the Club’s year 2013-14.

Admittedly the three months is a short period but nonetheless a very challenging one. The newly elected GC would be confronted with many pressing issues. However it is my intention to focus our attention on the priority issues based on the timeless principle of ‘first things first, second things none’

Top of my priority list is the Club’s Annual General Meeting which has been fixed on Monday, 26 May 2014 at 6pm. The Club Annual Report and the Annual Accounts have to be prepared and finalized for the AGM.

In the events leading up to the SGM of 3rd March 2014, it was clear that the Membership at large wanted enhanced good governance, greater transparency and accountability of the Committee Members and to focus on programs for the good of the Club and the Members. This is perhaps easier said than done but we have to start somewhere. If nothing else, it is my earnest intent to at least set the platform or start the process going. And with your cooperation I am confident we can achieve it.

In my election pitch and at recent forums, I have advocated for a Facilities Review starting with the Food and Beverage (F&B) outlets. In essence this would entail a thorough review of the Club’s F&B outlets to determine whether each of these outlets is being optimally utilized in the physical and financial sense. If you recall, a similar review was done some four years ago by the students of the Singapore Management University. The results/recommendation of this exercise can be the starting point of the Facilities Review.

The preceding two SGMs – the SGM/30th September 2013 and the SGM/21st December 2013 – clearly signalled that Members wanted more if not better in-house Chinese cuisine. In this respect I have tasked the F&B Sub-Committee to explore all the possibilities and come up with a recommendation which can be implemented expeditiously at minimum cost to the Club and with least inconvenience to Members.

The way ahead is challenging and the tasks many. However they can be made less arduous given your support and understanding. Together let us move forward to continue to make our Club a great social Club.

Joseph ChewPresidentThe Tanglin Club

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editor’snote

star employees of the monthThere were two Club employees who won: Shamima Mansoor from Library (who joined in February 2010), and Christopher Soh Kim Weng from the Finance department (who joined in December 2007). Shamima has always provided reader, advisory and information services to the Members for 4 years. Christopher, our Cost Analyst, has been participating in various corporate projects requiring a

financial evaluation for the past 6 years. Congratulations to them for their excellent service and dedication to the Club!

Shamima ChristopherShamima Christopher

Fellow Members

As the newly appointed Editor of The Tanglin Times, in ex-officio capacity as Convenor of the Library and Members’ Communications Sub-Committee, I would like to thank you for your continued contributions to the Club magazine. Without your submitted articles, the Club magazine would not be where it is today. I would also like to thank our dedicated Club staff who tirelessly weave all the articles together into high-quality monthly magazine editions that our Members can be proud of. Lastly, I would like to thank Shirley Low, the recent Editor and Convenor of the Magazine and Website Sub-Committee, together with Sub-Committee Members Agnes Gabriel and Susan Gallagher, for their contributions to the Club magazine and the Club’s overall communications platform. I’m sure many of you would agree that the overall look and feel of the Club magazine has noticeably improved over the last year during their service.

The Tanglin Times is deeply rooted in the Club’s tradition. For decades, the Club magazine has been the primary communications platform used to disseminate Club events and news to Members, and will continue to do so. Many of our Members rely on it to keep in touch with what’s going on in the Club.

In the past few years, the Club’s traditional communications platform has evolved to keep up with the Digital Age, starting with the online version of The Tanglin Times, the NewsBites emails (for Members who have registered), phased replacements of static announcement posters with dynamic digital displays, and finally, continual improvements to the Club website to serve relevant information and online services to our Members.

Moving forward, more initiatives are being lined up to improve our

Club’s communication platform on both the magazine hardcopy and the digital side. For example, there is an initiative to improve the overall intuitive user experience of our Club website. Also, more online services will be added to the Club website, for the convenience of our Members.

Finally, I continue to sound the call for more Members to contribute articles to the Club magazine. Examples of articles: reviews on books and movies available in our Club library; travel experiences; educational lessons; hobbies, etc. As our Club is richly diverse in its nationalities and age-groups, I am certain that our Members’ shared experiences will be nothing short of colourful and enriching. Contributor’s guidelines can be found in the Club website; type the following link in your web browser address bar to view the guidelines: http://www.tanglinclub.org.sg/magazine/WritersGuidelines.pdf. If you have enquiries about the magazine, please drop an email to Habib, our Senior Marketing & Communications Executive [email protected]. I will leave you all with a quote: “We don’t look backwards for very long. We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” ~ Walt Disney

Enjoy our magazine!

Kelvin KawChief Editor-Elect, The Tanglin TimesConvenor, Library and Members’ Communications Sub-Committee

Thank YouThe staff would like to take this opportunity to thank all Members who contributed towards the Staff Ang Pow fund last January. The generosity of these Members is much appreciated.

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Introduction Evening on 10 March 2014We extend a warm welcome to our new Members.

ORdINARY MEMBERS• Mr Gautam Sham Chellaram & Mrs Anita Gautam Chellaram• Mr Vikram Talwar & Mrs Urvashi Talwar

TERM MEMBERS• Mr Indraneel Arvind Ranade & Mrs Asmita Indraneel Ranade• Mr Robert Nemmara Subbaraman & Mrs Reiko Sogabe Subbaraman• Mr Ashok Dulahano Manglani & Mrs Elmira Manglani• Mr Jonathan Miles Stuart-Smith & Ms Rungrawee Wisetpheng• Mr Alex M Jalali & Ms Dunia Mohamed Alsuwaigh• Mr James Pearson & Mrs Fiona Elisabeth Pearson• Mr Soo Tsung Yan & Ms Law Shu Na• Mr Dirk Heiko Horstmann & Mrs Emma Claire Margaret Horstmann• Mr Paul Gamble & Mrs Olivia Claire Gamble• Mrs Claudine Lewis & Mr Matthew Paul Lewis • Ms Patricia Vibha Mathias & Mr Aparajito Vinayak Ram• Mr Alexander Tan Liong Hauw & Ms Huang Lifeng

• Mr Claus Henrik Vestergaard & Mrs Janne Jongdahl Kolind Oldager

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS• Ms Fiondella Huang Jiancong (Spouse of Mr Gerard Ng Ser Jin)• Ms June Lim Ai Chern (Spouse of Mr Cheung Yew Tak)• Ms Nadira Hamid (Spouse of Mr Hosein Nakhoda)

ABSENT MEMBERSWe bid a fond farewell to our Members who are converting to Absent Membership, and we hope to welcome them back soon.• Mr Philip Chen Siew Nan & Mrs June Chen • Dr Adrian Loh Seng Wei & Ms Jean Ho Wen-Shen • Dr Kay Ng Wei Ping • Cpt Kenneth Edward Toft & Mrs Lynnette Toft• Mr Raymond Wee Soon Siew & Mrs Lolabelle Wee Lee Kin

From left:New Members Reiko Sogabe Subbaraman

and Robert Nemmara Subbaraman

From left:New Members Indrancel Arvind Ranade

and Asmita Indraneel Ranade

From left:New Members Gautam Sham Chellaram

and Anita Gautam Chellaram

From left:New Members Jonathan Miles Stuart-Smith

and Rungrawee Wisetpheng

From left:New Members Fiona Elisabeth Pearson

and James Pearson

From left:New Members Claudine Lewis

and Matthew Paul Lewis

From left:New Members Emma Claire Margaret Horstmann

and Dirk Heiko Horstmann

From left:New Members Ms Dunia Mohamed Alsuwaigh and Alex M Jalali

From left:New Members Huang Lifeng and Alexander Liong Hauw Tan

From left:New Members Law Shu Na and Soo Tsung Yan

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Special General Meeting March 2014 Results

Mr Joseph Chew

Mr Kelvin Kaw

Mr Taro Imanaka casting his vote

Mr Robert Wiener

Mr John Rasmussen

Mr Peter von Selkey casting his vote as others wait for their turn

Mr David Palmer

Mr Ross Mackenzie casting his vote

Dr Ng Boon Keng (left) andDr Alex Ooi (right) casting their votes

Special General Meeting March 2014 Results

Dear Members,

We are pleased to report that the Special General Meeting was held on Monday, 3 March 2014, to elect the President, the Vice President, the Honorary Treasurer and eight Members of the Committee to serve until the Annual General Meeting in May 2014.

Results:For President• Joseph Chew Khiam Soon (444 votes)

For Vice President• Robert Wiener (302 votes)

For Honorary Treasurer• David Palmer (353 votes)

For Committee Members• Charles Brough (253 votes)• Brian Dickerson (286 votes)• Roger Hancock (245 votes)• Ho Chee Lin (268 votes)• Judy Ip Harris (257 votes)• Kelvin Kaw (248 votes)• Eugene Lim (303 votes)• John Rasmussen (284 votes)

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGMonday, 26 May 20146pm at the Clubhouse

• Members are urged to support the Club byattending the meeting

• Registration starts from 5pm at the Main Lobby• Voting Members are required to present their

valid membership cards to register• Proxy voting is not allowed

NOMINATION TO THEGENERAL COMMITTEE 2014/2015

• A new General Committee will be electedat the AGM

• Completed Nomination Forms must be submitted to the General Manager by Monday, 5 May 2014

• Members may collect Nomination Forms for the GC from the Front Office.

• You may vote in GC elections at the AGM or on the next day, 27 May 2014, between 9am to 6pm

Tanglin Conversations with Marcus langdon5 March

Recent Events

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Ole Edvard Concert1 March

Recent Events

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GERMANYHAMBURG• Der Ubersee Club BERLIN• International Club of Berlin

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

INDONESIAJAKARTA• International Sports Club of Indonesia

IRELANDDUBLIN• Kildare Street & University Club

ITALYROME• Circolo del Ministero Degli Affari Esteri

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

KENYANAIROBI• Muthaiga Club

KOREASEOUL• Seoul Club

MALAYSIAIPOH• Kelab Diraja Ipoh – Royal Ipoh ClubKUALA LUMPUR• Kelab Taman Perdana – Royal Lake Club• Royal Selangor Club• The Raintree Club of Kuala Lumpur

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

MONACOMONTE CARLO• Yacht Club de Monaco

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

PAKISTANLAHORE• The Lahore Gymkhana• The Punjab Club Lahore

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

SPAINBARCELONA• Circulo Ecuestre

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

SOUTH AFRICACAPE TOWN• Kelvin Grove ClubDURBAN• Durban Club

JOHANNESBURG• The Country Club JohannesburgSANDTON• Inanda Club

SWEDENSTOCKHOLM• SallskapetGOTEBORG• The Royal Bachelors ClubTAIWANTAIPEI• American Club in China

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

UNITED ARAB EMIRATESABU DHABI• The Club

UNITED KINGDOMABERDEEN• Royal Northern & University ClubEDINBURGH• The New Club• The Royal Overseas League• The Royal Scots ClubGLASGOW• The Western ClubLIVERPOOL• The AthenaeumLONDON• Army & Navy Club• Carlton Club• East India Club• Naval & Military Club• Oriental Club• The Royal Air Force Club• The Athenaeum• The Caledonian Club• The Cavalry & Guards Club• The Hurlingham Club• The Lansdowne Club• The Naval Club• The New Cavendish Club

• The Reform Club• The Royal Automobile Club• The Royal Overseas League• The Sloane Club• Oxford & Cambridge ClubNORWICH• The Norfolk Club

OXFORDSHIRE• Phyllis Court Club, Henley-on-Thames

UNITED STATESBOSTON• Harvard Club of Boston• Union Club of BostonCHICAGO• The University ClubCLEVELAND• The Union Club

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

VIETNAMHANOI• The Hanoi Club

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

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BilliaRDS RooM Daily Noon to 11pm

CHURCHill RooM Tuesday to Friday (Closed on Mondays)Lunch: Noon to 3pm (Last order: 2.30pm)Tuesday to Thursday (Closed on Mondays)Dinner: 7pm to 11pm (Last order: 10.30pm)FridayDinner: 7pm to midnight (Last order 10.30pm)Saturday (Closed for lunch)Dinner: 7pm to 1am (Last order: 11pm)SundayBrunch: 11.30am to 2.30pmDinner: 6pm to 9.30pmFor reservations, please contact Food & Beverage Dept at 66220433 or email [email protected]

CiNEMa Friday 8pmSaturday & Sunday 6pm & 9pmSaturday & Sunday 2.30pm (Children’s Matinee)

FiREplaCEMonday to ThursdayLunch: Noon to 3pm (Last order 2.30pm)Dinner: 7pm to 11pm (Last order 10.30pm)Saturday, Sunday & public Holidays*lunch Closed Friday & SaturdayDinner: 7pm to midnight (Last order 11pm)public HolidaysDinner: 7pm to 11pm (Last order 10.30pm)*Bar closed from 3pm to 7pmWalk-in only. No reservation allowed.

GENERal oFFiCE Monday to Friday 8.30am to 6.15pmClosed on Saturday, Sunday and public Holidays.

GYMNaSiUM Daily 6am to 10pm

HaiR SaloN Monday to Saturday 10am to 7pmClosed on Sundays & public Holidays.

JaCKpoT RooM Daily 10am to 11pm

JUNioR liBRaRY Tuesday to Friday, & public Holidays Noon to 7pmSaturday 9am to 7pmSunday 11am to 7pm(Closed on Mondays)

laWN BoWlS GREEN Daily 7am to 11pm

MaiN liBRaRY Weekday 10am to 7pmSaturday 10am to 5pmSunday 10am to 3pmClosed on public Holidays.

plaYRooM Tuesday to Friday Noon to 7pmSaturday, Sunday & public Holidays 9am to 8pm (Closed on Mondays)

pRo SHopTuesday to Friday 11am to 8pmSaturday & Sunday 10am to 4pmClosed on Mondays & public Holidays

REaDiNG RooM Daily 9am to 11pm (Last drink order: 10pm)

SQUaSH CoURTS Daily 7.30am to 10pm

SWiMMiNG pool Daily 7am to 10.30pm

TaNGlESMonday to Friday11am to 11pm (No food service from 3pm to 5pm)Saturday, Sunday & public Holidays8am to 11pmWalk-in only. No reservation allowed.

TaVERN BaRMonday to ThursdayNoon to 1am (Last order: 12.45am)FridayNoon to 2am (Last order: 1.45am)Saturday11am to 2am (Last order: 1.45am)Sunday11am to 1am (Last order: 12.45am)Walk-in only. No reservation allowed.

TaVERN RESTaURaNTDailyLunch: Noon to 3pm (Last order: 2.30pm)Sunday to FridayDinner: 6pm to 11.30pm (Last food order: 11pm)SaturdayDinner: 6pm to 11.30pm (Last food order: 11.30pm)Walk-in only. No reservation allowed.

TEa RooMDaily10.30am to 11pm (Last order: 10.30 pm)Walk-in only. No reservation allowed.

TENNiS CoURTS Daily 7am to 11pm

TERRaCESunday to FridayDinner: 7pm to 11.30pm (Last food order: 11pm)SaturdayDinner: 7pm to m idnight(Last food order:11.30pm)Sunday & public HolidaysLunch: Noon to 3pm (Last order: 2.30pm)Walk-in only. No reservation allowed.

THE SpaDaily 10am to 8pm

WET BaRSunday to ThursdayNoon to 1am (Last order: 12.45am)Friday & SaturdayNoon to 2am (Last order: 1.45am)Walk-in only. No reservation allowed.

WHEElHoUSE RESTaURaNTDailyBreakfast: 7.30am to 10.30amLunch: Noon to 3pm (Last order: 2.30pm)Dinner: 6pm to 10.30pm (Last food order: 10pm)indian Kitchen: 11am to 2.30pm & 6pm to 9.30pm (Weekdays)11am to 9.30pm (Weekends & Public Holidays)

key contactsBaNQUET DEpaRTMENTContact person: Mukhantan Perumal(Catering Sales Executive)Tel: 65 6622 0434Email: [email protected]

CoMMUNiCaTioNS DEpaRTMENTContact person: Habib Mansoor(Senior Marketing & Communications Executive)Tel: 65 6622 0533Email: [email protected]

EVENTS DEpaRTMENTContact persons: Tina Supri (Events Manager)Tel: 65 6622 0437Email: [email protected]

EXECUTiVE oFFiCEContact person: Julie Goh(Executive Secretary)Tel: 65 6622 0402Email: [email protected]

FiNaNCE DEpaRTMENTContact person: Wendy Lim (Accounts Executive)Tel: 65 6622 0418Emails: [email protected]

FooD & BEVERaGE DEpaRTMENTContact person: Ria Wendari(Admin Executive)Tel: 65 6622 0432Email: [email protected]

FRoNT oFFiCE / RECEpTioNContact person: Nantha Kumar(Senior Member Services Executive)Tel: 65 6622 0555Email: [email protected] (General Enquiries), [email protected] (Room Reservations)

liBRaRYContact person: Agnes Louis(Library Manager)Tel: 65 6622 0494Email: [email protected]

MEMBERSHip DEpaRTMENTContact person: Laura Monteiro(Membership Manager)Tel: 65 6622 0490Email: [email protected]

SECURiTY DEpaRTMENTContact person: Lincoln Lowe(Security Manager)Tel: 65 6622 0556Email: [email protected]

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SUNDaY, 6 apRil, 7.30pM To 11pM aT THE CHURCHill RooM

The Churchill Room is going Japanese. Enjoy a relaxing Sunday evening with beautiful music on the Koto, and heart-thumping performance by the Taiko drummers. also making

her debut here in The Tanglin Club, presenting professional singer Masako Somano, accompanied by pianist Ms adeline lim. Not only that, our guest chef, Norman lim, will be

preparing mouth-watering Japanese cuisine at its best. Book now!

price: $85 (Member) & $95 (Guest).

Chef Norman Lim Masako Somano Adeline Lim

EXQUISITELY JAPANESEwith Guest Chef Norman lim

Oyster with Shallots and Grape Seed OilVinegar and Fresh Yuzu Zest

Sashimi of Kampachi (Yellow Jack)

Kinshinsai with Tonburi Miso and Yuzu Renkon, Edamame PureeFlower Bud and Seaweed Caviar, Lotus Sweet Vinegar Yuzu Flavour

Steam Tarabagani (King Crab)Ponzu Sauce

Aradani of Codfish with Sweet GingerCodfish Braised in Port Wine and Soya Sauce

Miso Shiro with Seaweed

Nigiri Sushi of Wagyu Beef TatakiServed with Sushi Ginger

Green Tea Coconut Cake with Yuzu JellySakura Lemon Sorbet


FoR ENQUiRiES & RESERVaTioNS Please contact Events Department at 6622 0437 or email [email protected].

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$ 3 0 ( M e m b e r ) & $ 6 0 ( G u e s t ) .

FoR ENQUiRiES Please contact Ria Wendari at 6622 0432. FoR RESERVaTioNS Email [email protected]

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FoR ENQUiRiES Please contact Events Department at 6622 0437. FoR RESERVaTioNS Email [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 date of the cancellation period. There is no guarantee of placement or seats for walk-ins on the day of event. The organisers, sponsors, management and staff will not be held

liable for late cancellation, overbooking, force majeure or any other situation beyond their control. Cancellation policy – Unless otherwise stated, cancellation period is two weeks before the date of event. Full charges apply for any cancellation done after. all cancellation has to be in written form.

Adults OIL PAINTING classWITH CLAYTON HUDNALL

Every Thursday, 3pm to 5pm at the Wheelhouse Function Room

Explore your creative side and learn the techniques to make beautiful pictures with oil paint. If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at being an artist now is your chance!

price: $250 per month (minimum 4 lessons).

Please register via registration form available at the Front Desk or drop an email to [email protected]

Children’s art Classwith Mr Yap Sin GuanFridays from 3pm to 4pm,Saturdays from 9am to 10am & 1pm to 2pm, Sundays from 9.30am to 10.30amat The Wheelhouse Function Room

price: $75 per month.

MONDAY & TUESDAY, 23 & 24 JUNE FROM 9AM TO 6PMAT THE FAMILY BLOCK & UNITED SQUARE

Kids, why not spend your school break with friends here at The Tanglin Club. We have lined up two days of fun filled activities for you. From treasure hunts to teddy bear making workshop, visits to the Yakult factory and Fire Station Heritage Tour plus a Ben & Jerry Ice Cream Cake making session. For more enquiries, don’t hesitate to ask our friendly Events Associate in the Family Block, email

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We have had the pleasure of Albert conducting the choir since the beginning of 2014 and as the choir comprises Members that have a good knowledge of music and those without knowledge of music, it was felt that we should find a way to get everyone on the same playing field. To this end, Albert developed a system which he calls “The Secret Rituals of the Tanglin Club Choir”. This system should have some fun so that Members will not find it boring and in this regard, Albert started the Members by using some name of food which we are all very familiar.

“Nasi lemak, Nasi lemak… Mee Rebus, Mee Rebus… Hor Fun, Hor Fun…” chanted the choir, enthralled and hypnotized by the gentle rhythmic repetitions. The fevered crowd soon began making strange handsigns in the air, intoning curious sounds in a strange language that only the inducted would understand.

Yes, this is The Tanglin Club Choir (TCC) in rehearsal, practicing the fine art of choral singing whilst sharpening one’s eyes, ears and intellect through a Hungarian-inspired approach to music, more commonly known as the ‘Kodály Concept’.

The Kodály Concept is a central tenet of his decades-long conducting-teaching practice. Apart from learning healthy vocal production, TCC choristers also learn the ABCs of music that eventually leads to the reading of musical ‘words’ and ‘sentences’ after diligent practice. The Kodály Concept’s prominent use of rhythm names, handsigns (see Figure 1) and solfège (a system of learning pitch that combines ‘moveable-do’ and ‘fixed-do’ systems) all seek to help one ‘hear with one’s eyes’.

I find that what Albert has been doing is very interesting as it enables those without any musical knowledge a chance to pick up some ideas on how one might sing much better.

The Kodály Concept is more than just a bag of music-learning tools. Named after Hungarian composer, musicologist and educator Zoltán Kodály, it encompasses humanistic philosophies and ideas that seek to empower and enrich both amateur and professional musicians. According to Kodály, the characteristics of the good musician include “a well-trained ear, a well-trained intelligence, a well-trained heart and a well-trained hand”. Apart from developing virtuosic and hearing abilities, the cultivation of one’s mind and heart through music - the ability to communicate clearly, to seek to understand and be understood by another, is just as important.

For the more experienced and able singers in TCC who already read music, they can attest to the fact that the ‘differentiated learning’ and activities he has adapted into the Kodály Concept keeps them engaged and sufficiently challenged. In the few TCC rehearsals I have been to, there was never a single dull moment as we prepare for our upcoming June performance at the British Club.

You will likely catch a whiff of the choir’s weekly induction rehearsals if you come to The Tanglin Club Theatrette on Wednesday nights, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. If you are a team player with a willingness to experiment, learn and grow with others, you can be allowed access to our secret arts. Prior music or singing background is certainly welcomed but not necessary. I look forward to meeting with you soon.

David Goh(The writer acknowledges Albert for his contributions towards this article)

albert TayFounder, Kodály academy of Music (Singapore)

Choir practice is now held every Wednesday, 7.30pm at the Theatre.

For members interested in signing up with the Tanglin Club Choir Section, please contact Tina at 6622 0437 or [email protected]

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The Churchill Room will be closed for Public Holiday on 18 Apriland closed for dinner on 19, 26 & 30 April.

Tasting of Austrian Wineswith Franz Hofstaetter Wednesday, 9 april, 7pm at the Raffles Room

We will taste a selection of eight wines across the Mittelburgenland, Wagram and Suedburgenland regions.

price: $35 (Wine Circle Member),$50 (Non-Wine Circle Member) & $65 (Guest).A buffet spread will be provided to complement the wines.

Omi Wagyu Beef Promotionavailable for lunch & Dinner from 3 april to 23 aprilat the Tavern

OMI’s cattle are raised in rich natural surroundings in Shiga Prefecture. Home of Japan’s largest lake, known as Lake Biwa which provides clear, clean water and feed with an excellent balance of nutrients. This month, indulge in our Omi Wagyu Beef that is characterised by its unique aroma and tenderness.

Champagne BrunchSunday, 27 april, 11am to 2.30pmat the Churchill Room

Free-flow champagne, beer and wine.

price: $85 (adult with champagne),$45 (adult without champagne)& $22.50 (Child below 12 years old).

last date for cancellation: 21 april.

Johnnie Walker Black LabelOne-Glass-for-One Promotion

available from 15 March to 31 august at all bars

Buy a glass of Black Label at any barand get another glass for free.

price: $5.90 per glass.

Cake Of The MonthStrawberry GardenAvailable for the month of April

price: $45 (whole cake) & $6 (slice)

Food & Beverage

FoR ENQUiRiES Please contact the F&B Department at 6622 0432 or email [email protected].

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The Churchill RoomSunday, 20 April, 11.30am.

Price:$88 (Adult with Champagne),$50 (Adult without Champagne) &$25 (Child)

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MONdAY TUESdAY WEdNESdAY THURSdAY FRIdAY SATURdAY SUNdAY MOVIE OF THE WEEK* Children’s matinee at 2.30pm

Tennis Bring-a-Guest Night6pm at the Tennis Courts

lawn Bowls Handicap6pm at the Lawn Bowls Green

Choir practice7.30pm at the Theatreatte

Tennis Socials8pm to 10pm at the Tennis Courts

oil painting Class for adultsfrom 3pm to 5pm at the Wheelhouse Function Room

Bowling Social Session6.30pm at Raffles Town Club

TaNS Game at NUSS

Children’s art Classfrom 3pm to 4pm at the Wheelhouse Function Room

Tennis Weekend Club4pm at the Tennis Courts

Darts Team Training3pm at Tangles

TaNS Game at NUSS

Children’s art Classfrom 9am to 10am & 1pm to 2pmat the Wheelhouse Function Room


lawn Bowls Match practice3.45pm at the Lawn Bowls Green

Children’s art Classfrom 9.30am to 10.30amat the Wheelhouse Function Room

Exquisitely Japanesefrom 7.30pm to 10pmat the Churchill Room

introduction Evening6pm at the Raffles Room


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Bowling Section practice Session 6pm to 8pm at the American Club




Billiards Section Night at 7pm





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32nd annual Swim Championship





Champagne Brunchfrom 11am to 2.30pmat the Churchill Room



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TaNS Game at NUSS





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Easter Parade - 18 to 20 April

Captain Phillips - 25 to 27 April

Home on the Range* - 5 & 6 April

Wall-E* - 12 & 13 April

It’s The Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown!* - 19 & 20 Apriland Alice in Wonderland

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This time round, we included guests to sign up for this evening event as we wanted more participation. We had about twenty players only and this might have been because of the short notice given. Anyway, a pre-ordered meal out of a choice of three, with a glass of wine, was served and every player had to rotate playing every other throughout the evening. Much fun was had and all went home rather late, tired but happy.

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During the last few months we’ve been having really interesting Darts sessions with friends.

Spending time with the Darters is always at the heart of socializing with them as well practicing your skills of the game. Here’s that obviousness, sometimes we make the mistake of thinking spending time with someone is all about coming up with the perfect event to attend. If we can’t come up with anything spectacular enough to do, we may even conclude there’s no point in hanging out. When you choose to be with a group of friends in your free time, the main reason you’re there is to enjoy the company of others. Talking to another person, especially someone whose conversation and personality you like, is a rewarding experience on its own.

So join us on Saturdays at 3pm just for interaction or Practice, Practice, Practice three golden rules for becoming a good player.

Thank you friends for making the Saturday afternoon so enjoyable. Albert, it was so good to have a game or two with you. We welcome you with much love and happiness.

Sepalika Kumarasinghe

Sports & Recreation | Bridge/ darts

Mix-It-Up Evening – Tuesday, 18 March

Join our interesting Fun dartssessions on Saturday at the Tangles

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The Balut Section likes it when new Members join up, and even more so when they turn up to play. Noni Heritage did just that and the beaming countenance in the picture is for the highest game score of 142 points that, she says, was because of you know who’s expert guidance. She did also acknowledge that the round in which she got the prize for, she was generally uplifted by the other players telling her that she could get all the columns filled. Well done Noni and more to come we expect.

Deepa Gupta meanwhile played in her usual calm fashion and recorded the highest total score of 622 points. Deepa is not one to test tensile strength and we suspect that the tables favour her gentle approach with just rewards. Does this mean that Balut sessions will from now on be played in hushed tones and gentle placing of the cup on the tables? Perish the thought!

Vikram Raman

Wednesday, 30 April – Monthly game

Wednesday, 21 May – inter-club Competition at SRC

Wednesday, 28 May – Monthly game

Wednesday, 18 June – inter-club Competition at The Tanglin Club

Wednesday, 25 June – Monthly game

Saturday, 5 July – Empire Cup vs British Club at The Tanglin Club

Wednesday, 30 July – Monthly game

Upcoming Events:

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It was a galloping start for the Dance Section’s Oriental Night on the 8th day of the Year of the Horse when a record 166 participants pounded their feet on the dance floor of the Churchill Room. Many were dressed in their Chinese New Year best and the best dressed were won by Members Brenda Cheung and KW Lee.

International dance competitors Andrey Gorbunov from Russia and Karla Gerbes from Australia gave a performance of the Spanish Paso Doble and the Brazilian Samba.

With the recent events at the Club, Sports and Recreation Manager Dean, Sports and Recreation Co-Ordinator Uma, Food and Beverage Manager Zaini and Churchill Room Restaurant Manager Adnan did an excellent job in taking charge of the activities for the night. Patricia Hancock -Teoh again did not disappoint in her role of Emcee.

Dancing to the music of resident band Penny Lane and DJ went on till 1am in the morning and a good time was had by all.

Freddie lee

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The Golf Section celebrated the arrival of the Year of the Horse with a Stableford Competition at SICC Sime Course, followed by dinner and Lo Hei. Forty four Members enjoyed good weather and coped well with the tricky greens and hard conditions.

Overall winner was Chua Wah Seng, with Etsuko Grundy coming second. There was also a “Blind Pairs” competition which was won by Chua Wah Seng and Anthony Teo with Etsuko Grundy and David White runners up.

Nearest to the Pin prizes were won by Edward Loy, Anthony Teo, Wolfgang Hollerman and Frank Yung, though in some cases four

putts rather than birdies followed.

Members were encouraged to come dressed for the occasion with a prize on offer for the Best Dressed. This was won by Janet Potschke.

The dinner after the game was compered by Paul Healy who challenged us with a quiz about South Africa in anticipation of the Section trip there in the Autumn. This added to the fun at a very pleasant round off to the day.

Mr David White

Golf Section Chinese New Year Ang Pow Game

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Tanglin Club

Golfing Escapades

Look to Asia and beyond for 2014 Golfing adventure for exotic golf courses and spectacular wildlife in Vietnam and South Africa. This is a special

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FoR a FREE CoNSUlTaTioN Please email [email protected] or [email protected] or call the Gym at 66220575.

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Monitor your fitness progress with your personal Trainer

Make an appointment with your personal Trainer and challenge yourself to a new fitness level and achieve your goal.

if you do not already have a personal Trainer, now is the time to start. Sign up for a 20 session package and receive a starter kit consisting of a gym bag, towel and water bottle.

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DAYAN QIGONG (WILD GOOSE BREATHING EXERCISE) – 64 FORMSStarting Saturday, 3 May, 9.45am to 11am at the Gym

“Dayan qigong”, 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” methods, it consists of both vigorous and gentle movements in which motion is alternated with stillness. By stimulating a strong sensation of “qi”, channels and acupoints, it provides an effective in preventing and curing diseases, strengthening the inner vital energy, improves blood circulation, avoiding premature aging and extending life. Dayan qigong helps to promote blood circulation and clear “jingmai”, or the passages through which vital energy flows. It is also a self therapy to train the body and mind, reduce stress and anxiety while improving overall physical fitness, balance and flexibility. Wild Goose qigong is a series of connected movements which make up a form. There are two parts, the first 64 movements and the second 64 movements. The 1st 64 forms work on post natal illnesses and can clear up old injuries as well. The 2nd 64 forms work on prenatal illnesses, or weaknesses in the body with which we were born. In these forms, there are a variety of fluttering, shaking and jerking movements which rid the body of toxins

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Zhou Jia Kungfu was founded by Zhou Long who was born in 1891, on the eleventh day of the third lunar month in Sa Fu Village of the Canton Province, and died in 1919. His father was Zhou Fong Hoy and his mother maiden name was Li. At that time of its inception, this particular style of kungfu was labelled as having the head of Hung Gar, the tail of Choy Gar and the patterns of the tiger and leopard, or simply Hong Tao Choy Wei.It was so labelled because the essential techniques incorporated the mascular and mighty movements of Hung Gar and the swift footwork and complex kicking of Choy Gar, making it a very effective form of self defense with emphasis on simultaneous attack and defense.

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February was a busy month with competitions and friendly matches. The Tanglin Club was well represented in the National Singles (Men & Women) Championships. Zoher put in a valiant effort but missed qualifying for the semi-final by a whisker. On the other hand Virginia, who flew in from Australia for these games, played very well and reached the semi-final. Performance of other Tanglin Club players has improved tremendously and well done Belinda, Annette and Devi, Ted and Rodger.

Our Members had a very competitive friendly match versus Robina Rebels from queensland, Australia. Great learning opportunity for our Members.

Come and join us on the green and take up the challenge!

Sethuraman Ganesa

Sports & Recreation | lawn Bowls

The Tanglin Club and Robina Rebels

Waiting for the skips to do their job

Dinner time

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Squash | Sports & Recreation

SENSATIONAl SQUASHSingapore Squad Serves Up the Championship

15th International Jumbo doubles Squash Tournament at The Tanglin Club The Annual Jumbo Doubles Squash Tournament 2014, the 15th

tournament held at the exclusive enclave of The Tanglin Club, saw two champions rise above the fray to win the coveted trophy. Mr Vivian Rhamanan and Mr Marcus Phua defeated 63 other teams in the Open Category to emerge as the victors in an intensely fought competition of 138 matches, held over four days from 20 to 23 February. A total of 64 teams played in the Open Category, and 30 teams in the Veterans Category.

qualifying for the Tournament began on 20 February, which saw 36 local teams battle it out. A total of 90 games were played, and six teams qualified. The Tournament players battled furiously, and provided an exceptional showcase of skills and sportsmanship.

Elvinn Keo & Jason Ong (SICC), Tim Batty, Jarrod Ashcroft (BML, Aust)

Corben White & Terry White (GP Squash, Aust), Woffles Wu, Victor Koh (SICC)

Rob Chen (TC), Ivan Resnekov & Adam Foy (Lane Cove, Aust), Daryl Arnold (TC) David Palmer & Harry Goldstein (TC), Corey Love & Jason Canning (Mitchell Park, NZ)

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opEN CaTEGoRY CHaMpioNSMr Vivian Rhamanan and Mr Marcus

phua (Squash pro Singapore)

opEN CaTEGoRY RUNNERS-UpMr phil Head and Mr Glen Hitch (Hong

Kong Football Club)

Best of three games to 11 points score

(11-6, 11-7)

opEN plaTE CHaMpioNSMs Kristen Mansfield and Mr anthony

Wilkinson (The Tanglin Club)

opEN plaTE RUNNERS-UpMr Benjamin Sim and Ms Sherilyn Yang

(Singapore island Country Club)

Score of 10-11, 11-8, 11-5

opEN ClaSSiC plaTE CHaMpioNSMr pang Ka Hoe and Mr Timothy Soh

(United Condo Squash Club)

opEN ClaSSiC plaTE RUNNERS-UpMr Bruce Holloway and Mr Jeff o’Donnell

(lane Cove, australia)

Score of 11-5, 6-11, 11-6

VETERaNS CHaMpioNSMr Zainal abidin and Mr Yeo Kiang Bee

(Singapore island Country Club)

VETERaNS RUNNERS-UpMr Geoff Davenport and Mr Jon Cook


Score of 11-4, 5-11, 11-9

VETERaNS plaTE CHaMpioNSMr paul Richardson and Mr ivan Resnekov


VETERaNS plaTE RUNNERS-UpMr Ross Mackenzie and Mr John lau (The

Tanglin Club and aCHK)

Score of 11-8, 11-7

It was not just an atmosphere of stiff competition during the tournament. Players and participants were treated to the special hospitality of The Tanglin Club, with a welcome dinner, and a celebratory farewell lunch after the finals, at the Club’s grand fine dining restaurant,The Churchill Room.

Paul Isted & Shane Hagan (TC), Luc Tai and Milton Wee (MewTai, SG)

Jon Cook & Geoff Davenport (Lane Cove, Aust), Mary Leeand Chris Low (RSC, Mal)

Sean Lim & Chua Man Chin (SSRA, SG), Jadeleen Leeand Serene Chee (CL, Mal)

Jeffrey Lim, David Palmer, Darcy McColl and Don Hanna (TC)

Glenn Hitch & Phil Head (HKFC), Sean Angand Daryl Kam (NUS, SG)

Vivian Rhamanan (SP, SG), Phil Head (HKFC),Marcus Phua (SP, SG) and Glenn Hitch (HKFC)

Andy Robert (Hilton Squash, Aust), Anthony Rawlinsonand Ross Mackenzie (TC)

DR KT Tan, Kristen Mansfield & Anthony Wilkinson (TC)– Open Plate Champions

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Squash | Sports & Recreation

Marcus Phua (SP, SG), DR KT Tan & Vivian Rhamanan (SP, SG) – Open Champions Welcome Dinner

DR KT Tan, Phil Head & Glenn Hitch (HKFC), Peter Rogers – Open Runners-upRobert Wiener, Paul Richardson & Ivan Resnekov (Lane Cove, Aust) – Veterans Plate Champions

DR KT Tan, Kristen Mansfield & Anthony Wilkinson (TC)– Open Plate Champions

– Veterans Plate ChampionsDR KT Tan, Jeff O’Donnell & Bruce Holloway (Lane Cove, Aust)

– Open Classic Plate Runners-upRobert Wiener, Jon Cook & Geoff Davenport (Lane Cove, Aust)

– Veterans Runners-up

Robert Wiener, Zainal Abidin & Yeo Kiang Bee (SICC) – Veterans ChampionsJohn Lau & wife (American Club, HK)Kristen Mansfield, John Link & Peter Rogers

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Sports & Recreation | Tennis

The first of the four Junior Tennis Tournament Series was held from 7 to 9 March 2014. It was a frenzied weekend of match play in various age group categories on offer and the achievements are as follows:

Look out for the upcoming events which will be held from 23 to 25 May, 29 to 31 August and 7 to 9 November.

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Junior Tennis Tournament Series March 2014

GiRlS’ 12 & UNDER Winner: Michelle Yeo

Runner up: Deanne Choo

GiRlS’ 10 & UNDERWinner: Isabella Lake

Runner up: Alexia Ghannam

GiRlS’ opENWinner: Clare Cheng

Runner up: Lauren Ng

BoYS’ 12 & UNDER Winner: Nicholas Chu

Runner up: Ben Rzesacz

BoYS’ 10 & UNDERWinner: Vihaan Iyer

Runner up: Tebo Nicholson

BoYS’ opENWinner: Tim Rzesacz

Runner up: Joshua Lake

BoYS 10 CHaMpioNWinner: Michael Gray

Runner up: Trevor Tan

ENCoURaGEMENT MEDalCraig and Claire Tan

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Action & Adventure• Empire State - 2013 (M18)• Escape Plan - 2013 (NC16)• Java Heat - 2013 (M18)• Kon-Tiki - 2013 (PG13)• Riddick - 2013 (M18)• Shield of Straw - 2013 (PG13)• Special ID - 2013 (NC16)• The White Storm - 2013 (NC16)• Thor: The Dark World - 2013 (PG13)• Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea

Dragon - 2013 (PG13)• Samurai Warrior - 2012 (PG13)• Assault on Precinct 13 - 2005 (M18)• Unleashed -2005 (NC16)

Drama• Carrie - 2013 (M18)• Closed Circuit - 2013 (PG13)• Fruitvale Station - 2013 (M18)• Hours - 2013 (PG13)

• Insidious: Chapter 2 - 2013 (PG13)• Paranoia - 2013 (PG13)• Parkland - 2013 (PG13) • Plush - 2013 (M18)• Prisoners - 2013 (NC16)• Rush - 2013 (M18)• Disconnect - 2012 (M18)• For Colored Girls - 2010 (M18)• Triage aka Shell Shock - 2009 (M18)• Northanger Abbey - 2007 (PG)• Veer-Zaara - 2004 (PG)• The Last Valley - 1971 (PG)• Last Train From Gun Hill - 1959 (PG)

Comedy• Austenland - 2013 (PG13)• Baggage Claim - 2013 (NC16)• Enough Said - 2013 (PG13)• The World’s End - 2013 (NC16)• 2 Days In New York - 2012 (NC16)

Children• Justin and the Knights of Valour - 2013

(PG13)• Special Agent OSO - 2009 (PG)

Documentary• 1: Life on the Limit - 2013 (NC16)• Morning Light - 2008 (PG)

Musical• Metallica Through the Never - 2013

(NC16)

TV Series• Luther: Series 1 to 3 - 2013 (M18)• Breaking Bad: Season 1 - 2008 (M18)

DVD Of The Month

RUSH (2013)Starring Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Bruhl and oliva WildeDirected by Ron Howard

Two-time Academy Award winner Ron Howard delivers the exhilarating true story of a legendary rivalry that rocked the world. During the sexy and glamorous golden age of Formula 1 racing, two drivers emerged as the best: gifted English boy James Hunt (Chris Hemsworth, The Avengers) and his methodical, brilliant Austrian opponent, Niki Lauda (Daniel Bruhl, Inglorious Basterds). As they mercilessly clash on and off the Grand Prix racetrack, the two drivers push themselves to the breaking point of physical and psychological endurance, where there’s no shortcut to victory and no margin for error. Co-starring Olivia Wilde (Tron: Legacy), it’s the heart-racing, epic, action-drama that critics are calling “One of the best movies of this, or any, year” (Pete Hammond, Movieline).

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MOVIES OF THE WEEK

CHIldREN’S MATINEE

PlEASE NOTE THAT NO FOOd ANd dRINKS ARE AllOWEd IN THE THEATRETTE AT All TIMES.SHOWTIMES Friday, 8pm • Saturday, 6pm & 9pm • Sunday, 6pm & 9pm WEEKEND MATINEES: 2.30pm

FILM RATINGS G – General viewing • PG – Parental guidance required • NC16 – No children below 16 years M18 – For viewers age 18 and above • R21 – For adults age 21 and above

FOR ENqUIRIES Please call Reception at 66220555 or visit the website for more information.Moviegoers are to be seated 15 minutes before showtime. Movie details subject to changes.

Members will be fully responsible for their children and guests in ensuring that the film screened is suitable for viewing in accordance to the rules governed by the Singapore Board of Film Censors.

Members will be fully responsible for the conduct and behaviour of the children and guests and be answerable to the Committee in the respect of the same.

Cinema

Home On The Range5 & 6 apRil

Wall-E12 & 13 apRil

It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown! and Alice in Wonderland

19 & 20 apRil

Matilda26 & 27 apRil

Animation • PG • 76minDirector: Will Finn & John SanfordStarring Judi Dench, Cuba Gooding Jr & Jennifer Tilly

To save their farm, the resident animals go bounty hunting for a notorious outlaw.

Animation • PG • 98minDirector: andrew StantonStarring Ben Burtt, Elissa Knight & Jeff Garlin

In the distant future, a small waste collecting robot inadvertently embarks on a space journey that will ultimately decide the fate of mankind.

TV Short • PG • 30minDirector: phil RomanStarring Todd Barbee, Melanie Kohn & Stephen Shea

The Peanuts gang prepare for Easter in their own clumsy ways.

Animation • PG • 75minDirector: Clyde GeronimiStarring Kathryn Beaumont, Ed Wynn & Richard Haydn

Alice stumbles into the world of Wonderland. Will she get home?

Comedy • PG • 102minDirector: Danny DeVitoStarring Danny DeVito, Rhea perlman & Mara Wilson

Story of a wonderful little girl, who happens to be a genius, and her wonderful teacher versus the worst parents ever and the worst school principal imaginable.

The Family4 To 6 apRil

Gravity11 To 13 apRil

Easter Parade18 To 20 apRil

Captain Phillips25 To 27 apRil

Comedy • PG • 111minDirector: luc BessonStarring Robert De Niro, Michelle pfeiffer & Dianna agron

The Manzoni family, a notorious mafia clan, is relocated to Normandy, France under the witness protection program, where fitting in soon becomes challenging as their old habits die hard.

Drama • PG • 91min Director: alfonso CuarónStarring Sandra Bullock, George Clooney & Ed Harris

A medical engineer and an astronaut work together to survive after an accident leaves them adrift in space.

Musical • PG • 107minDirector: Charles WaltersStarring Judy Garland, Fred astaire & peter lawford

Don Hewes and Nadine Hale are a dancing team, but she decides to start a career on her own. So he takes the next dancer he meets, Hannah Brown, as a new partner. In spite of the fact, that Florenz Ziegfeld is in love with Hannah, he keeps the relation to her strictly business.

Drama • PG • 134minDirector: paul GreengrassStarring Tom Hanks, Barkhad abdi & Barkhad abdirahman

The true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years.

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