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Meet the ACC Board of Governors 2016
OFFICERS
Ellen Yin
Godwin Chang
President
Vice President
House Committee
Douglas Pierce
Treasurer
Finance Committee
William Hsu Jr.
Secretary
F&B Committee
GOVERNORS
Faye Angevine
Rules Committee
Richard Chang
Sports Committee
Jesse Chuang
Social Committee
Philip Chiang
MIS Committee
Stephen Tan
HR Committee
Louis J Christen III
Membership Committee
Richard Yin
Security Ad Hoc Committee
SUPERVISORS
Jim Clark
Sampson Mar
Andrea Wu
Alternates for Governor in order are Giuseppe Izzo, Michael Corey, Lee Wood, Edward Shober
Alternate for Supervisor in order is Richard Yang
Accent
OUR MISSION
The American Club in China is a
non-profit organization established for
the sole purpose of serving the
American and International communities
in a family atmosphere, providing the
highest quality food, recreational and
social activities. The club will endeavor
to enhance a cultural exchange with the
R.O.C., effectively utilizing all available
resources and assuring proper
responses to Members needs.
Contents | March 2016
Meet the ACC Board of Governors 2016
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President's Message
2
General Manager's Message
3
Do you know
4
Food & Beverage News
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Sports News
12
Nutrition Column
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Hair & Spa
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Cover Story - ACC Members Who are ‘Long-Term Expats’
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Photo Gallery
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ACC Classic Recipe
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BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Ellen Yin
President
Godwin Chang
Vice President; House Committee
Douglas Pierce
Treasurer; Finance Committee
William Hsu Jr.
Secretary; F&B Committee
Faye Angevine
Rules Committee
Richard Chang
Sports Committee
Philip Chiang
MIS Committee
Louis J Christen III
Membership Committee
Jesse Chuang
Social Committee
Stephen Tan
HR Committee
Richard Yin
Security Ad Hoc Committee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Jim Clark
Sampson Mar
Andrea Wu
DAILY OPERATION HOURS
Cashier & Member Services
Daily
8:00 am
- 10:00 pm
Library
Daily
10:00 am
- 7:00 pm
Terrace
Terrace Salad Bar
Tommy Chan
Rendezvous
Daily
Lunch Daily
Dinner Daily
Daily
Lunch Daily
Dinner Daily
Daily
Sabrina Chen
ACC Market
Banquet Office
Game Room
TV Room
Daily
Mon - Sat
Daily
Daily
Teen Room
Nursery
Fitness Center
Daily
Daily
Mon - Fri
Sat & Sun & Holiday
Daily
Daily
Mon - Fri
Sat & Sun & Holiday
MANAGEMENT TEAM
Todd Bretzlaff
Sigis
Gyoson
General Manager
Sports & Recreation Director
Marketing & Communications Manager
Gerry Gibb
IT Director
Stella Hou
Financial Controller
Peter Hu
Purchasing Manager
Steven Hung
Human Resource Director
Chi-Wen Lin
Racquet Courts
Outdoor Playground
Pro Shop & Reservations
Engineering Director
Duxbury Low
Swimming Pool & Jacuzzi
Mon - Fri
Sat & Sun & Holiday
Hair & Spa
Mon - Sat
Sun & Holiday
F&B Director
Fanny Tung
Senior Membership Manager
Emily Wang
Hair & Spa Manager
7:00 am - 10:00 pm
11:00 am - 2:30 pm
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
11:30 am - 10:00 pm
11:30 am - 2:30 pm
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
11:30 am - 11:30 pm closed
10:00 pm Last Order for snack food
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
6:00 am - 9:30 pm
7:00 am - 8:00 pm
6:00 am - 11:00 pm
7:00 am - 10:00 pm
7:30 am - 9:00 pm
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
6:30 am
9:00 am
- 8:00 pm
- 7:00 pm
10:00 am
10:00 am
- 7:00 pm
- 5:00 pm
To advertise in ACCENT, please contact 02 2885-8260 ext 56 Sabrina Chen
For membership information, please contact 02 2885-8260 ext 73 Fanny Tung
Email ACC : [email protected]
Website: www.americanclub.org.tw
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Ellen Yin
Dear ACC Members,
I am honored to serve as the President of ACC for 2016. The other newly elected officers for the Board of Governors
include Mr. Godwin Chang as the Vice President, Mr. Douglas Pierce as the Treasurer and Mr. William Hsu Jr. as the
Secretary. The Executive Committee and the remainder of the Board and their respective committees are in place to
support Todd and his team to enhance the club experience for each ACC member. Below are details of board members
with his/ her corresponding portfolio for your reference; Godwin Chang - House Committee, Douglas Pierce - Finance
Committee, William Hsu - F&B Committee, Faye Angevine - Rules Committee, Richard Chang - Sports Committee, Philip
Chiang - MIS Committee, Louis Christen - Membership Committee, Jesse Chuang - Social Committee, Stephen Tan - HR
Committee and Richard Yin - Security Ad Hoc Committee. They are your advocates at ACC. If you have any ideas or
concerns, please share them with the committee chairs and they will be addressed within the respective committee and
board meetings.
In order for the Board to get quickly aligned for what promises to be a very busy year, we held our Board retreat early
this year. The Board of Governors (BOG) and the Board of Supervisors (BOS) reviewed vision and action plans formulated
at previous board retreats and strategic planning meeting. With the assistance of trained facilitator, Mr. Leon VanderPol
and Mr. Jim Clark’s input: the BOG, BOS and Heads of Departments (HOD) came out with tactical plans to improve
engagement with the members. Our goal is for members to join the Club not only for ACC’s facilities, but to stay
engaged and involved within the Club with the intention to develop relationships and connections that will last a lifetime.
Major Milestones since 2010
Every decision we make becomes part of the history in the future. Data visualization helps put things in perspective. Our
club has gone through extensive face-lifts since 2010. ACC went from a club desperate for new members to a club with
a 5 years waiting list. We were able to accomplish these improvements by working very hard on increasing revenue
and cost savings throughout the club operations. Our upcoming kitchen renovation is equivalent to a heart transplant in
a human body. The project is delicate and complicated. We have one chance to do it and do it right. There is no room
to skimp or cut corners. A wrong decision can lead to costly consequences that will cost us financially in the years to come.
And the logistics in dealing with the errors day after day, year after year can be a nightmare to members, management
and staff. The board members are keenly aware of the importance of the decisions we are making.
The Board of Directors held an additional meeting in early February specifically to review bids and data submitted by
the kitchen contractors and equipment vendors. In that meeting, we discussed and clarified any potential conflict of
interest among the participating board members, and then we reviewed the bids for general contractors and equipment
vendors. After thorough discussion, a unanimous decision was made for the upcoming kitchen redesign project. The
Board is confident that this project will bring our 30+ year-old kitchen up to code (fire, food safety, energy efficiency
etc.), to provide improved products, and a safe working environment for the staff.
ACC is a special place, not just because of our wonderful facility and dedicated employees who work hard to make sure
we have a great experience, but because of our interactions with our fellow members. We are looking forward to a
year of increased engagement with every single one of our members. Thank you again, for trusting us with your votes
and this board will use our talents for the benefit of the Club.
I wish you a very healthy, joy filled and prosperous Year of the Monkey.
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Ellen Yin
President
GENERAL MANAGER'S MESSAGE
Dear Members,
Todd Bretzlaff
It was great to see many of you during the Chinese New Year but given the long holiday this year, many travelled and we
welcome these members back. For those who stayed, we sincerely hope that you enjoyed the Chinese New Year’s Eve
buffet where we served traditional Chinese delicacies to a full house. Then on the seventh day of CNY, I hope that everyone
enjoyed the Lion Dance to help bring good fortune and prepare for a healthy and successful “Year of the Monkey”.
This year the Super Bowl was held on the first official day of Chinese New Year and we were pleasantly surprised with a
full house as the Members enjoyed an American style breakfast buffet while they enjoyed the game. Once again, we would
like to thank Mr. Jim Clark for being the host for this annual American tradition. And as it was a holiday, it was very nice
that many children were able to experience the Super Bowl this year.
Now that the Board has elected the new officers, it is our honor to welcome Ms. Ellen Yin as the newly elected ACC President.
Ms. Yin brings a wealth of experience and knowledge as President after serving the Board for the past 6 years in the
capacity of either the Treasurer or Vice President. In addition to having a strong understanding within a wide range of
relevant topics, her expertise and technical understanding within the food and beverage industry will be extremely beneficial
as we undertake the renovation of the main kitchens. We also recognize the three other the Executive Committee Members
elected by the Board; Mr. Godwin Chang as Vice President, Mr. Douglas Pierce as Treasurer and Mr. William Hsu Jr. as
Secretary.
Currently, the Club is finalizing the detailed plans for the kitchen renovation project. The Board has completed the tender
selection for the general construction and kitchen equipment and established a construction committee comprising of Members
from the Board, the House Committee and the Food and Beverage Committee to support management in the preparation
and oversight of this important project. As part of the finalization of the kitchen plans, we are working with the contractor
and equipment distributor to identify additional opportunities to further minimize the total project cost while ensuring that
the newly renovated kitchen will achieve the volume, efficiency and quality expectations from the Club.
As the some of the kitchen equipment will take 2 to 3 months to manufacture, the plans must be finalized no later than the
end of February. Items such as the stainless steel work, ducting and refrigeration will be able to be sourced locally or
regional so they will be less urgent. In addition, we will be working with the general contractor to finalize the construction
and installation schedules as well as finalizing the necessary steps to provide temporary cooking capabilities for the
Terrace, Gyoson and Rendezvous during the construction period. As such, the Club will still be able to provide a wide range
of dining options to Members during the first phase of construction on the main kitchen.
The Club is also be undertaking a number of other important facilities related projects early this year. These projects
include the resurfacing of the tennis courts to take place this summer. The tennis committee has selected a blue on blue color
scheme to keep with the current international tennis recommendations on similar color tones for maximum visibility. We will
also be replacing the lounge pads for the swimming pool to a better quality fabric for better stain resistance, less fading
and pads that are not water absorbent. The third facility-related project that we intend to do is to re-upholster the chairs
in Sigis. The Board considered replacing the chairs completely but considering the current design of Sigis is approaching 9
years old and will likely be renovated within the next five years, the Board felt it may not be prudent to incur the cost of
new chairs that may not fit in with a new design. And since the Club has been unable to find a vendor that can provide a
woven upholstery similar to the existing padding, we will be looking to change to a stain resistant fabric.
We are excited about the facility related improvements we have planned for this year and we intend to synchronize these
improvpromises to be a very exciting and important year for the Club in our ongoing commitment to becoming the Best Club
in Asia. We appreciate your support through this year and look forward establishing even more reasons in making ACC
your second home.
Look forward to seeing you at the Club!
Best Regards,
Todd Bretzlaff
General Manager
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DO YOU KNOW
A Warm Welcome to New Members
Eva Chuang / Simon Fick & Hang Gao / Popeye Hsu & Olivia Huang / Tina Hsui & Benjamin Pan
Alvan Huang & Ting-Wei Hsieh / Lesley & Patrick Ko / Steven Lai & Susan Hsu
Patrick Lin & Elaine Chen / George & Melissa Lin / Gary Ma & Karen Ku / Madeleine Majorenko
Jesper & Karin Nystrom / Robert Stanworth / Joy Wei
Bon Voyage to Resigned Members
Rob Beuker & Wendy Poldervaart / Benjamin Boyden & Karen Tan / Richie Chan & Shu-Hui Chen
Hsien-Fen & Chen-Shih Chou / Mathias Johansson & Karin Ekholm / Jack Li & Jennifer Tsai
Kevin Lin & Melody Hsu / Walter Lin & Adrienne Chiang / Ronald Linke / Scott & Julianne Meikle
Dick Mou & Paddy Chia / Boon Hai Ng & Wai Pheng Koit / Nigel Page / Volker Seitz & Ana Palazuelos
Gal & Noa Shaham / Webber Wang & Wen Chen / Betty Yen & Eddy Tseng
Notice – ACC Parking Lot
Over the last year, we have received an increased number of complaints from Members that their vehicle
doors were dinged from the door of another vehicle while parked in the ACC carpark. Thus, we respectfully
ask all Members if they can be particularly careful when getting in and out of their vehicles at the Club in
consideration for your fellow Members. Your kind understating will be highly appreciated.
Chinese New Year Calligraphy Event. Donation
Made to The Child Welfare League Foundation
Thank you to our Members for supporting our Calligraphy Event held
on January 24 and subsequent days. A donation of NT$175,485 was made
possible from this event to the Child Welfare League Foundation (兒童
福利聯盟文教基金會) an organization devoted to child welfare, helping
single parents, with counseling and help for high-risk parents' children.
ACC Employee of the Month – January 2016
January’s Employee of the Month is Chris Chen a well respected Life Guard
with ACC’s swimming management team who has been with us for over two
years. Chris is especially known by our Members for his organization of
ACC’s popular basketball competition, and within ACC for his involvement
and interaction with other departments in many of our club events.
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Name:
Chris Chen
陳彥瑋
Department:
Swimming
Pool
EVENTS
Family
Easter
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Banquet
F&B NEWS
We will be offering special Easter foods such as
Gammon Ham, Egg Benedict, Lemon Walnut and
Strawberry Scones, and Brioche Bread Pudding.
Come and join us for
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our Easter Sunday Brunc
Date: Sunday, March 27, 2016
Time: 10:30 am to 2:30 pm
Price:Adult: NT$960+10%
Child: NT$460+10%(ages 3-12)
For more information,
please call our Banquet Team
at (02) 2885-8260, ext. 50 or 61.
This event is included under
ACC’s minimum charge policy.
Gyoson
March Promotion
Lobster
Hot Pot
NT$1,380
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Pan-seared
Lobster with
Garlic
NT$1,380
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Steamed
Lobster
NT$1,380
Special Roll
Uni and
Prawn Sushi
Roll
NT$280
Terrace
March
F&B NEWS
March Monthly Specials
Indian Food
Salad Bar Promotion
During the month of March, our Indian
Chef Kumaran will specially prepare various
popular Indian dishes for the
“Salad Bar” from Monday to Thursday
during lunch and dinner.
Malaysian Mixed Spicy Noodles Soup
Malaysian spicy noodles soup with prawns, squid,
chicken, cabbage, onions, garlic, chili and spicy
Malay sauce in chicken soup.
NT$320
Date
March 1 ~ March 31, 2016
Every Monday through Every Thursday
4 oz. Ahi Tuna Steak Burger
Sittings
Lunch 11:30 AM ~ 2:30 PM / Dinner 5:30 ~ 9:00 PM
Price
Cold Salad Bar: NT$390 / Hot Salad Bar: NT$490
Rendezvous
Grilled 4 oz. Ahi tuna with white miso aioli,
watercress, avocado and fried onions in a
sesame bun; accompanied with green salad.
NT$430
Monthly Promotion
Irish Lamb Stew
Guinness Beer
Lamb Leg with Cabbage, Potato,
Leeks, Carrots and Green Peas.
Accompanied with Rye Bread.
Buy one get one free
NT$180
NT$400
Home Made Corned Beef
and Cabbage in Guinness
Bailey’s
Midnight Mint
Accompanied with Horseradish,
Potatoes and Carrots.
Irish Bailey’s Cream
Liquor, Mint Liquor
NT$400
NT$200
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Sigis
F&B NEWS
Monthly Special
Parma Ham
Caesar Salad
Grilled Vegetables
Chicken
Pappardelle
Traditional Caesar`s Salad
Grilled Bell Peppers and
with Italian Parma Ham
NT$380
Chicken Breast with
Homemade Pappardelle
NT$420
Basil Pesto Salmon
Roulade with Grilled
Asparagus
Surf & Turf
Grilled King Prawn with Bacon
Wrapped USDA Filet Mignon
Pan-seared Salmon Wrapped
with Basil Pesto on a Crisp Bed
of Asparagus
NT$800
NT$450
Business Lunch Set
11:30 am ~ 3:00 pm,
Every Monday to Every Friday
Price: NT$590+10%
Salad
Country Green Salad
Main (Choose one)
. Red Wine Stewed Veal Shank
. Homemade Pappardelle Alfredo
with Chicken and Mushrooms
. Deep Fried Snapper with Arugula Salad
Dessert
Daily Selection with Coffee or Tea
ACC Market
March Promotion
Bakery Corner
Orange Brioche Bread
Flour, sugar, salt, yeast, egg, butter,
orange peel
Stock is Limited
Buy Two Häagen-Dazs
Pint Size,
Get One Bar Free!!!
NT$150
N.Z. Natural Iodized Sea Salt
This all-natural option uses helps, nature’s most prolific source
of iodine, to provide Kiwis with their required level of iodine
the natural way. Buy one. Get one Free!
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Price: NT$105/can (350g)
Price:
NT$320/Pint;
NT$100/Bar
F&B NEWS
“Sergio” March
Promotions
Sigis Gyoson
“Taltarni T Series Sauvignon Blanc,
Australia”
Marchesi de Frescobaldi Pomino
Bianco (DOC)
Straw-yellow color with greenish
highlights. Lily of the Valley is prevalent
among the floral notes on the nose, with
fruity notes of apple and passion fruit.
Minerally and fresh, delicate hints of
cedar bark and figs emerge on the finish.
The palate is very fresh, satisfying and
persistent.
NT$980/bottle
NT$200/glass
Straw-yellow color with greenish highlights.
Lily of the Valley is prevalent among the
floral notes on the nose, with fruity notes
of apple and passion fruit. Minerally and
fresh, delicate hints of cedar bark and figs
emerge on the finish. The palate is very
fresh, satisfying and persistent.
NT$180/glass
ACC Market
1. Pio Cesare Barbera d'Alba (DOC), Italy
NT$1,300/bottle
2. Attems Chardonnay (IGT) , Italy
NT$1,150/bottle
3. Viña Errázuriz Carmenere Single Vineyard, Chile
NT$1,430/bottle
Buy Any Two BottlesGet One
NT$190/glass NT$890/bottle
“Taltarni T Series Shiraz, Australia”
Marchesi de Frescobaldi
Castiglioni Chianti (DOCG)
NT$880/bottle
The aroma’s tropical notes are integrated in
the palate with flavors of grapefruit and lime.
The wine is driven by fruit intensity and a
natural acidity. The complexity and persistence of fruit, complemented by the depth of
palate, justifies our philosophy of combining
our two great climatic regions to produce a
wine of true substance.
Free
The Taltarni T Series Shiraz shows cherry and
raspberry with white pepper and peach.
On the palate, it delivers a medium body of
supple tannins and luscious fruit with what
seems to be an endless finish.
NT$190/glass NT$890/bottle
Rendezvous
Marchesi de Frescobaldi Remole
Tasting Notes
The nose offers fruity notes of raspberry and
blackberry, followed by spicy hints of black
pepper and anise. The finish is delicately
balsamic with eucalyptus and mint.
Serving Suggestions
A classic, extremely versatile, everyday
wine that pairs well with cured meats that
aren’t overly spicy and flavorful dishes.
NT$190/glass
NT$950/bottle
Marchesi de Frescobaldi Albizzia
Tasting Notes
The nose releases crisp citrus notes, such as
citron and bitter orange, then segues into
impressions of passionflower. In the mouth,
it is crisp and subtly balsamic, with a
full-flavored finish.
Serving Suggestions
Danzante Prosecco
Spumante Extra Dry
(V.S.A.Q) ,Italy (NT$950)
Albizzia makes a wonderful aperitif wine,
paired with lighter charcuterie.
NT$190/glass
NT$950/bottle
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SPORTS NEWS
TOP TENNIS TIPS
( prepared by Robin )
1/ Take daytime naps to increase recovery. 30-45 minutes. Essential for
athletes training multiple times per day.
2/ When resting or sleeping, turn off all lights / devices
(Mobile phones / I-pad / TV / computers) OFF!!!!
3/ Turn down the thermostat. Colder temperatures help to induce a more
sound sleep. Between 18-20 degrees C.
4/ Don’t do static stretches before exercise!! It does not improve performance
& it has not been shown to reduce injury risk.
5/ Static stretch after exercise. (Get more information from a fitness
specialist so you perform the stretches correctly).
6/ Dynamic stretch before exercise. (For more information on dynamic
stretching, speak to a fitness specialist).
Racquet Manager –
Robin Palmer
ACC 2016 Squash Spring
Championships
Monday, March 7 - Sunday, March 27
As usual, the Squash competitions bring the squash
community together. Once again, we will have
great prizes for the winners in each of the divisions
& racquet demos & clothing & equipment displays
as well as our fantastic refreshments laid on by
ACC on finals day. Sponsored by
Tennis Friendly Versus
The Grand Hotel
Friday, April 8
Ladies will play at 3:00 - 6:00 pm
Gentlemen will play at 6:00 - 9:00 pm
This year we are heading to Grand Hotel to
play this friendly & competitive event. Captains
for the Ladies & Gentlemen will put together
pairs, these Captains will be made known a
little closer to the event but if interested in
playing, please notify the Pro Shop or Robin.
Margarita Tennis
Friday, March 18 - 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Entry Fee NT$500 per person
A fun mixed doubles event with a little drinking &
fingers food involved & music.
Dress code should be Red & Yellow & Green.
Please sign-up outside of the Pro Shop now !
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SPORTS NEWS
Playing Experience:
1979
National Student Cup Singles / Doubles Semifinal
Coaching Experience and Background:
1980
1982
1988
1995
2000
2014
1992
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1982.
1987
1990.
2000
2012
Now
Now
Sen Chang
Air Force
YMCA Chiayi National Chiayi University
TJC Tennis Academy Tyler, TX, USA
National Chiayi University ~ men's team
National Chung Cheng University ~ teacher’s society
Chiayi City Community University ~ tennis class
Sen Chang Tennis Academy ~ Founder and Head Coach / all levels
Qualifications:
1988
Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) Certified
2005 ~ Now
Publications:
2006
2012.
2016
PTR AD Stander Method
PTR JD Under 10.
PTR 11~17.
Transtor
Transtor
Transtor (ongoing)
ACC Welcomes New Tennis Coach
Coaching Experience and Background:
2000~2008
2008~2015.
2012~2014.
2010~ now
2015~ now.
1992~ now
Hugo Kindergarten ~ Mini tennis
National Chiayi University ~ Student Society
Private Chia Hua High School ~ Tennis Class
National Chung Cheng University ~ Student society
Chiayi City Community University ~ Tennis class
Sen Chang Tennis Academy ~ Mini Tennis / Beginner / Intermediate
Qualifications:
2005
PTR Certified
Publications:
2006
2012.
PTR AD Stander Method
PTR JD Under 10.
Editor (Chinese Version)
Editor (Chinese Version)
Tara Chen
Why is Physical Activity & Fitness Important?
Would you like to:
Decrease your risk of disease?
Personal Trainer • Feel better physically and mentally?
Anthony Poole
• Look better?
• Help avoid injuries?
• Continue activities you enjoy throughout your life?
Physical activity keeps you in shape so you can enjoy leisure activities and safely perform work
and home chores. It offers great mental and social benefits as well. Positive outcomes to
physical activity improves sleep, and reduce stress, as well as building stronger relationships and
social connectedness.
Physical Activity Makes You Feel Good
Being active is a most excellent way to feel happy, whether you do it on your own or with a group. If you've had a
tough day, or just feel kind of blue or stressed out, moving your body can help you relax and feel better. Plus, when
you're breathing deeply during physical activity and bringing more air into your lungs, your brain
likes the extra oxygen. And when you're active and running around, sometimes it's hard to think about things that are
bothering you.
• When you are healthy and fit, you will feel more energetic.
• A healthy fitness level makes you look good and young.
• When you are healthy with a high fitness level, both your mind and your body
function better.
• By maintaining a healthy fitness level, you ward off a large number of lifestyle
related ailments such as type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, migraines,
back and muscle problems.
• A high level of fitness leads to increased stamina.
• By being fit, you lessen the risk of injury and muscle and bone related ailments.
• With a healthy fitness level, you will age better.
• When you have a healthy fitness level, you will feel happy.
• This means that you will live longer with a high fitness level
• Being healthy and fit is its own reward!
Cherish being healthy and if you are not, then start on the way
to health and fitness today!
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SPORTS NEWS
Fitness Classes
Schedule for
March
Thursday
10:00 - 10:45 am
Cardio Step (Tommy)
Monday
10:00 - 10:40 am
Tuesday
Fusion Belly Dance (Wendy)
Strength Lab (Joanne)
9:25 - 10:45 am
10:45 - 11:30 am
Zumba (Joanne)
11:00 - 11:45 am
12:45 - 1:30 pm
10:45 - 11:30 am
11:30 - 12:15 pm
12:30 - 1:15 pm
Power (Billy/Michael/Tommy)
Total Body Fitness (Billy)
Group TRX (Vincent)
7:00 - 7:45 pm
2:00 - 3:15 pm
Mind & Body Yoga (Nina)
10:00 - 10:45 am
Cycle Fit (Kelie)
Friday
Functional X (Olivia/Ed)
Pilates (Jenny)
Saturday
10:00 - 10:45 am
Pilates (Jenny)
11:00 - 11:45 am
11:00 - 11:45 am
7:00 - 7:45 pm
12:30 - 1:15 pm
2:00 - 2:45 pm
Group TRX (Michael)
Cycle Fit (Billy)
Group TRX (Kevin)
FUSION BELLY DANCE: Combination of the Middle Eastern belly dancing with many different
types of dance movements.
LATIN FEVER: A dancy aerobics class with fun Latin style moves for a great fat-burning cardio
workout.
ZUMBA: The joy of movement inspired by Latin rhythms , hip hop and funk keeps you moving
through the hour.
BODY ATTACK: Powerful cardio training for the athlete in you. This class combines movements
of Martial Arts and Kickboxing into a fun and exciting aerobic workout.
CARDIO STEP: Suitable for those familiar with Step. Class starts with basic (yet high intensity)
combinations on the Step and then finish your workout with a relaxation stretch.
CYCLE FIT: This indoor stationary fitness cycling class gives you an intense and effective cardio
workout with exciting
music. Limited to ten members only per class.
THE "POWER": A tough but fun "Barbell" weightlifting class which is being taught for its simplicity,
consistency, results, and excitement. Never done it before? See an instructor first for an
introduction to the various moves, for your own safety and to have an effective workout.
GROUP TRX: Developed by a Navy Seal, the TRX suspension training is a form of resistance
training that includes body weight exercises in which a variety of compound exercise
movements develops strength, balance, and core stability.
Class is designed for fitness levels from intermediate to advanced.
10:00 - 10:45 am
Body Attack (Mandy)
Mat Science (Mandy)
Group TRX (Ivan)
7:00 - 7:45 pm
Cycle Fit (Billy)
11:00 - 11:45 am
Pilates (Jimmy)
Wednesday
7:00 - 7:45 am
Latin Fever (Amber)
Kids Yoga (Vincent)
10:00 - 10:45 am
Sunday
Pilates (Joanne)
11:00 - 11:45 am
Zumba (Jerry)
2:15 - 3:30 pm
Power (Jimmy/Vincent/Tommy/Mandy)
3:45 - 4:45 pm
Cycle Fit (Kelie)
FUNCTIONAL X: Instructor will guide you through constantly varied, high-intensity functional
movements to help improve your physical well being and cardiovascular fitness.
Every single exercise is scalable for your ability, fitness level, injuries and past exercise
experience. This class is designed for everyone.
TOTAL BODY FITNESS: This 45 mins class provides cardio workout and resistance training for the
entire body.
STRENGTH LAB: A lively fusion of ballet conditioning, core strength, abdominal work, balance
work and incorporates resistance exercises.
KIDS YOGA: (Ages 6-9)
At the Fun Yoga for Kids, children are encouraged to ”play” yoga and experience how their
breath and body move together in a fun-filled way! This 45mins class will help children to focus
and to release anxiety.
MIND & BODY YOGA: Learn and practice the basics of bending and blending mind and body
through yoga modified for different levels.
PILATES: A different kind of strength and flexibility class for a mind-body fitness experience with
graceful movements and powerful postures.
New machine at ACC Fitness Center !
InBody – Body Composition Analyzer
The InBody has revolutionized the field of BIA ( Bioelectrical Impedance
Analysis ) which divides your weight into water, muscle and fat.
It is recognized as the most advanced product in the market.
With a 98% correlation with gold standard body composition analysis methods
such as DEXA, the InBody is trusted by top hospitals, gyms and professional
sports teams because of its accuracy.
Swimming Game at ACC
ACC Swimming Challenge will be connected with the
2016 Rio Olympic Games.
Wish all swimmers will have a great swimming warm-up
before the Rio Olympic start.
Let’s jump into the pool and start the ACC Swimming
Challenge around April 11 to May 29.
The swimming competitions at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro are scheduled to take
place from 6 to 13 August at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium. The open-water marathon will be held
on 15 and 16 August in Fort Copacabana
The 2016 Summer Olympics (Portuguese: Jogos Olímpicos de Verão de 2016), [1] officially known as
the Games of the XXXI Olympiad, and commonly known as Rio 2016, are a major international
multi-sport events that will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from August 5 to 21, 2016
Many thanks to the greatest Indian Restaurant ‘Saffron’
for generously sponsoring this Spring Swimming Challenge.
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SPORTS NEWS
2016
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ACC Spring Break
Children’s Mini Activities
School Holiday Dates:
Taipei American School (TAS): March 28 to April 1
Taipei European School (TES):
March 28 to April 1 and April 4 to 8
Swimming Camps (Ages 6 to 9)
Schedule: Monday to Friday
. 3/28~4/1(TAS+TES) . 4/4~4/8(TES)
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
Fee: NT$3,500 per person per week
Note: Limited to 10 children per week
(requires a minimum of 5 attendees)
Discover Scuba
Diving Camps
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(Ages more than 8 and already an advanced swimmer)
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
. 3/28~4/1(TAS+TES) . 4/4~4/8(TES)
Time: 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm
Fee: NT$5,000 per person per week
Note: Limited to 6 children per week
(requires a minimum of 2 attendees)
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Camps
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(Two age
Schedule: Monday to Friday
. 3/28~4/1(TAS+TES). 4/4~4/8(TES)
Time: 9:30 - 10:30 am (Ages 5 to 8)
1:30 - 2:30 pm (Ages 9 to 12)
Fee: NT$3,500 per person per week
Note: Limited to 10 children per week
(requires a minimum of 5 attendees)
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Camps
Kids Fun(Ages
6 to 9)
Schedule: Monday to Friday
. 3/28~4/1(TAS+TES) . 4/4~4/8(TES)
Time: 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Fee: NT$3,500 per person per week
Note: Limited to 10 children per week
(requires a minimum of 5 attendees)
Please
sign up
at the
Swimming
Pool
NOW!
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WARNING! Misleading Food
ckaging
NUTRITION COLUMN
Pa
Today’s Taiwanese consumers have grown more health conscious, and the food
industry has definitely caught wind of this trend. Very few practice label reading, and understandably so. Nutrition label information in Taiwan is generally
broken down to “per 100 gram (or milliliter)”, and “per package” content. This is impractical if the package isn’t
already in a single serving package, because people normally don’t just eat 100 grams of something. Some new
products sold in health food stores do have it broken down to recommended intake servings. There really isn’t
any incentive to improve or be more innovative in terms of educating the consumers via nutrition labels, but
when it comes to food packaging, it’s a different story.
The adage, don’t judge a book by its cover, is advice one should adhere to while strolling through grocery stores
for snacks and packaged foods. We are all naturally visual shoppers, which explains why prime grocery real estate
is at eye level in the aisles, and food companies spend millions of packaging. This is especially true nowadays
with the food movement speeding towards anything natural, local, vegetarian, and/or healthy.
Exhibit A
12 Grains Crispy Roll
Serving Size 28g
Nacho Doritos
Serving Size 28g
Calories
171
Total Fat
13g
Sautrated Fat
6g
VS
42mg
Sodium
Carbohydrates
140
Total Fat
8g
Sautrated Fat
1g
Sodium
13g
Carbohydrates
1g
Protein
Calories
Protein
210mg
16g
2g
Exhibit B
Oven Baked Flamin' Hot
Cheetos
Serving Size 28g
Wewell Baked Corn Curls
Serving Size 28g
Calories
130
Total Fat
5g
Sautrated Fat
1g
VS
239mg
Sodium
Carbohydrates
130
Total Fat
5g
Sautrated Fat
1g
Sodium
20g
Carbohydrates
2g
Protein
Calories
Protein
220mg
20g
2g
Exhibit C
Chocolate chips
Serving Size 40g
Calories
195
Total Fat
11g
Sautrated Fat
Carbohydrates
Protein
Text and photo by
ACC Nutritionist
Ms. Debra Liu
5g
64mg
Sodium
16
Chips Ahoy!
Serving Size 40g
24g
4g
VS
Calories
190
Total Fat
9g
Sautrated Fat
Sodium
Carbohydrates
Protein
3g
120mg
27g
2g
The picture of a mound
of whole grains and
legumes plastered on
the front of the box
gives the illusion that
this is a healthy and
nutritious product.
Let’s take a closer look
at what’s inside and
compare it to a
convenient store staple,
Doritos.
A baked corn puff that
resembles Oven Baked
Cheetos is found in an
organic health food store
chain. At 28g/serving,
the two are pretty much
head to head, with
Cheetos actually slightly
ahead with 19mg less
Sodium.
Everyone’s beloved
chocolate chip cookie
has also been revamped.
The Taiwan brand
markets it as vegetarian
friendly. If you’re only
concerned with calories
or fat, then you may be
better off sticking to
good ol’ Chips Ahoy!
The other option could
be a better post workout
pick with 2 extra grams
of protein.
Research has found health-related buzzwords and phrases have shoppers confused, and misleading them to
thinking they are eating something nutritious. This false sense of health-coupled with a failure to understand
the information presented in nutrition fact panels- may be contributing to the obesity epidemic and rise
in metabolic diseases. Is it our responsibility as consumers to know better, or should the food industry have
our best interest at heart?
ACC Members
WHO ARE
‘LONG-TERM EXPATS’
Text by Rachel Sawatzky; Photos by Doris Brougham, Michaela Stevens, Doug Pierce
I first set foot in Taiwan in March, 1999 for a two-month student-teaching stint. Even though I had a wonderful experience during those two months, I never could have imagined that I would someday spend 13
years on this little island. I’ve lived in Taipei, Kaohsiung, and Taichung, and I’ve met many expats from
dozens of countries. One of the first questions I find myself asking new expats is this: who or what brought
you here? And how long are you planning to stay? Often, I will get this response: “well, I thought I was
only going to stay for two years, but I’ve been here a lot longer than that!” And then I’m always interested
in what makes a person stay in a country that is still ‘foreign’ to them on many levels. I am fascinated with
people’s stories. Each expat has a unique story as to why he or she ended up in Taiwan, and some of
them don’t even think of themselves as ‘expats’ anymore; instead, they function more as a ‘local’ than a
‘foreigner.’ The ACC is home to many long-term expats, and I’d like to introduce you to four of them.
Doris Brougham
I
t is safe to say that Doris Brougham, who has lived and worked in
Taiwan for 65 years, is a ‘lifer.’ She has lived in Taiwan for the vast
majority of her life, and she is probably one of the most well-known
‘foreigners’ in the country. Doris first came to Taiwan from Hong Kong
in 1951. She had originally gone to mainland China as a missionary,
but she was forced to leave when the Communists took over the country. “At that time, many missionaries went back to the States or went to
Japan,” explains Doris. “Instead, I came to Taiwan and lived in Hualien. I started youth clubs, radio programs and other activities for the
tribal people.”
It’s no surprise that Taiwan is home to Doris. But she has also traveled
around the world, taking singing groups to more than 30 countries, so
she believes that home is “wherever you are if you are connected with
the local people.” Doris has been the kind of expat who has worked
tirelessly to help bridge the cultural gap between Westerners and
Asians. “I see myself as a mentor because of some of the experiences
I’ve gone through and overcome,” she says. As the founder and CEO
of ORTV (also known as Studio Classroom), Doris has employed and
built relationships with countless Taiwanese over the last five decades.
Doris is just as comfortable speaking Chinese as English, and she is
affectionately known throughout the country as “Peng Meng Hui Lao Shi.” Having worked at ORTV myself,
I know firsthand the depth of gratitude and respect that many Taiwanese have for Doris and for her lifelong
service to Taiwan. So what keeps Doris in Taiwan? “I want to stay here as long as I can make a difference
in this society and encourage and train the young people,” she explains.
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Few foreigners have the desire or opportunity to dedicate
their entire lives to the people of Taiwan, but Doris is one of
those rare people who has truly lived a life of service. And
she has seen the fruit of her labors time and time again.
“One of the biggest blessings of being a long-term expat
has been the joy of seeing some of my students become
famous orchestra conductors, musicians or professors,”
Doris says. “I met a well-known pianist in Los Angeles who
said that he got his love of music from me when he was
eight years old in my children’s radio choir in Hualien. And
when people tell us that they’ve become successful in business because of our English programs, I realize that it’s
been worth it all.”
Fun facts about Doris:
Doris has had audiences with all 5 Presidents:
Chiang Kai-Shek, Chiang Ching-Kuo, Lee Teng-Hui, Chen
Shui-Bian, and Ma Ying-Jeou. She was also awarded the
Order of the Brilliant Star with Special Grand Cordon-the
nation's highest non-military decoration-and was made an
honorary civil servant of the highest level by then-President
Chen Shui-Bian in 2002. Doris was also one of the first four
foreigners to receive Permanent Resident Status in Taiwan.
Doug Pierce
D
oug Pierce, an American who grew up in Peoria, Illinois, moved to Taiwan in 2002 on a two-year
contract with Texas Instruments. Fourteen years later, he’s still here. “I really love Taiwan,” Doug says.
“It’s ‘easy living.’ There are conveniences here that are very desirable.” Doug also prefers the work that he
can do in Asia compared to Western countries because it’s “faster, easier, and less litigious than other
areas of the world.” He also finds that Asia is a great place to be entrepreneurial. Of course, there are
drawbacks- the banking system is quite archaic- but Doug has managed to find his niche as an entrepreneur, and learning the local language has helped him tremendously as a businessman. He owns and
operates Redpoint Brewing Co. Taiwan, a local-based brewery that is provides American-style Craft Beer
to Taiwan and Asia.
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Doug doesn’t see himself as a typical ‘expat’. He calls himself a ‘lo-pat,’ which is short for ‘local expat.’
“I’ve been here long enough that I don’t think I could be classified as just an expat anymore,” he says.
“Also, I don’t plan on truly leaving Taiwan.” Doug has permanent residency here, so it makes sense to him
to make Taiwan his home at least part of the time. And when it comes to thinking about ‘home,’ Doug’s
view is that home is ‘where you hang your hat.’ So for now, Taiwan is home, although in the future he plans
to live part-time in both Taiwan and the States.
Doug has seen a lot of change in Taipei over the last 14 years. “One
of the most notable things I have seen change is the increase in English
language capability,” he says. “When I first arrived, I found that I had
to speak Chinese almost exclusively, which wasn’t an easy task. But as
I improved my language capabilities, I watched an entire country
improve theirs.” Living overseas always comes with its frustrations, but
Doug is also quick to mention the reasons why he loves Taiwan. One
time, before Google maps, he got lost when driving to a colleague’s
family’s house around Taichung. When he stopped to ask a local
farmer if he knew the address and how to get to it, the farmer insisted
on showing Doug where to go. So he hopped on his scooter and Doug
followed him in his car. Forty minutes later, Doug arrived at his destination. “It was amazing that the man spent 80 minutes of his busy life
helping a foreigner who was a complete stranger,” Doug remembers.
Michaela Stevens & Mike Brennand
T
wenty years ago, a young man named Mike arrived in Taiwan after graduating from university. He
had studied Mandarin since he was 16 and Taiwan seemed like a logical place to find work after
school. A year later, a young Michaela, who was living in Venezuela, had the chance to come to Taiwan
to visit a family friend. A mere six weeks after Michaela arrived in Taiwan, she met Mike behind the BMW
dealership on Zhongshan and ZhongZheng. Several months later they were engaged, and a year and a
half after the engagement, they had a Chinese wedding in the streets of Dong Hou.
When it comes to expats blending into the local culture, Mike and Michaela have done it well. They live
a very local lifestyle. “We only moved to Tianmu three years ago,” Michaela explains. “Before that, we
lived in Neihu. Our children were all born here and have grown up speaking Chinese. They are immersed
in the local culture more than most expat kids.” It doesn’t take long for Taiwanese to discover that the Brennand family doesn’t fit the mold of ‘traditional expats.’ Both Michaela and Mike speak Mandarin well, and
Mike uses Chinese regularly at his job, since most of his employees are locals.
Mike Brennand and Michaela Stevens at our Taiwan street wedding
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Isaac, Elliot and two Taiwanese children they group up with
Isaac and the kids'
Taiwanese nanny whom
they grew up with, Yi Mama
Elliot and SuKai
“Home” to Michaela is Taiwan, although she is still very British. Mike, who grew up in the States, still votes
in U.S. elections and considers America his home country, but as far as settling down and living somewhere, Taiwan is exactly where he wants to be. One thing I’ve admired about this couple is their adventurous spirit; they often spend their weekends exploring new places and taking their kids on fun expeditions.
Kenting is their favorite vacation spot in Taiwan, and the Brennand kids have made many friends there on
the beaches or in the local restaurants. Michaela has also competed in numerous athletic events around
the country, so she has covered much of Taiwan’s beautiful terrain on foot.
Michaela admires the patience of Taiwanese people and shared a story with me that took place about 15
years ago when she and Mike were caring for stray dogs. At one point, they had 13 dogs that they were
taking care of! “I used to order dog food from a local pet store. The store would deliver the food to our
house, so in broken Chinese, I would simply call them up and say, ‘I’m a foreigner and I want a bag.’ Then
the food would be on its way. One day I called the store and got a new guy on the phone. He didn’t
understand me and kept asking questions. After about 10 minutes, Mike got home and I put him on the
phone. After a couple of minutes, Mike hung up the phone and told me that I’d dialed a wrong number.
The poor man on the other end of the line had stayed on the phone with me for ten minutes, wondering
who the foreigner was who wanted ‘a bag!’” The man’s patience and desire to be helpful is one of the
reasons Michaela loves living here.
Many expats will readily agree that the warmth of the Taiwanese people is a big reason some of us stay
so long. Whether you’re here 10 months or 10 years, there’s a good chance that the people and culture
of Taiwan will leave an indelible impact on you. As I always say to new expats, “Don’t be surprised if you
stay longer than anticipated. Taiwan just grows on you.”
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Taiwan is generally a very safe country
The international schools are top notch
Health care is affordable
Public transportation is very convenient
Kids can learn Mandarin at an early age
The mountains and the beaches are easily accessible
Nowadays you can find a plethora of Western products (groceries)
The sense of community at a place like the American Club Taipei
The friendly and warm Taiwanese
Taipei has a nice blend of both ‘eastern’ and ‘western’ cultures
TAIWAN
What makes Taiwan such a great place for expats to ‘settle down’ for the long haul?
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EVENTS
Kids Balloon Twister
Make an Easter Bunny
Saturday March
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As you know
2 30 4 00 pm
all kids love
balloons which can
Location
be folded twisted and
Miami Room
made into many colorful
characters So
Cost
why don t you
460 per kid
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let them try and
aged 6 9 years
make an Easter
ACC Members Only
Bunny by themselves
For more information or sign up, please see the ACC website event page.
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3:45 - 5:15 pm, Sunday, March
Location:
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South California Room
Cost:
NT$350
per kid
(aged 4-8 years)
ACC Members Only. Restricted to 25 attendees
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PHOTO GALLERY
Outing Experience an
Old Taiwanese
Cooking Style
on the Farm
ACC families visited the farm close to Beitou on a sunny day. Kids picked vegetables, oranges and fed hungry geese.
This is the simplest of fun by being close to nature!
It’s a good opportunity for kids to learn how to wash
vegetables and use the Old Taiwanese wok
wow…..
it’s a big spider
in the hand,
doesn’t it bite
people?
Many exciting equipment in
the forest, children loved all
challenges and just like a small
Tarzan, swinging between
trees. They had so much fun
and didn’t want go back home!
CNY Kids Craft
- Draw the Red
Lantern
Instructor Vivienne leading kids how to draw the “Monkey” on red lanterns.
Kids were so focused with wide open and curious eyes
Kids used the colored paper to write
“Spring” in Chinese which upside
down means “Spring Arrival”!
Look at our beautiful
red Chinese Lanterns,
we will hang them up
and decorate my home!
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PHOTO GALLERY
CNY Calligraphy
Booths
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it’s pr ow! ~
just li etty (美)
ke you
!
Look at that monkey!
I like this fun Calligraphy!
The Calligraphy Master is good at
drawing cute animals with nice wording
Calligraphy Master Calligraphy
demonstrating his unique skill
2016 Board Retreat
Before our new Board Members came
on board, we had the annual Board
Retreat on the January snow day. This
year we combined the Board and
Department Heads to compete in fun
challenges to build our team spirit and
to get to know one another.
Sleepy Time, with 6 or more strangers lying down in a department store
Ice Bucket Bucket!!
Karate Kid. Practice your Kung-Fu
moves with a stranger
Hang Em’ High, high - fiving four strangers simultaneously
in a shopping mall
Find a street performer and
start performing with them!
Construct and wear pirate hats
made of newspaper
Add a touch of color to
people’s hair
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PHOTO GALLERY
CNY Cooking
Class - Making
Jiaozi,
Get Lucky!
Hum…
Don’t put too
much filling,
maybe just little
bit more~
First time to make Jiaoz! So much fun!
many
I made pretty
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Jiaozi!!!
2016 ACC
Basketball
Championships
Jump high and Dunk!
A great day with dad, friends and
basketball!
Congratulations to all the
winners of you guys are great!
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1on 1, Ages 10-12
2 on 2, Ages 8-9
PHOTO GALLERY
2016 CNY
Story Telling
Thank you to our Member Mary Goodwin for telling
the story to the children!
Kids loved their work! Look at those
pretty dragons!
Chinese New Year dancing! Every Member is dancing
with us, It’s so much fun!
Hey Fish! Look at my
dragon! Isn’t it cool?
2016 CNY
Lion Dance
Techno-Dancing Third
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and kids would like to dance
with them.
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After the Drummers Troop show, Kids loved to play the small drums by themselves
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PHOTO GALLERY
2016 ACC
Annual Staff
Party
Best Employee of the Month, we have 9 stars from 2015 and congratulations go
to Claire Wu from Front Desk who won the ”Best Employee of the Year”!
Thank you to all of you who have been working
in ACC and taking care of Members for over
15 years!!
Head of Department
Performance!! They
performed the
FAFAFA Chinese
song with a Chef
uniform then
changed to a tutu
skirt and danced to
“shake it off”…Oh
we had a cute
Cheerleading Girl
join us, do you
know who SHE is??
We had the national theme this year and invited
staff to wear national costumes on the stage.
Can you tell which countries from their outfits?
ACC Life
NFL SUPER BOWL 50, over 140 Members came to Club to see the exciting game.
Shanghai Racquet Club played the ACC Members
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Tennis Friendly in January
Outing - Experience
'Transplant Rice Seedlings'
Join us and visit a lovely Farm in Tam-sui!
Let’s step into the rice fields and experience
'transplant rice seedlings'!
Also, pick up fresh vegetables to take home,
have a great organic lunch at the farm
and make your own dessert Date & Time:
Douhua!
10:30 am- 3:00 pm, Sunday,
Gathering Place:
Cost:
April 10
Outside Club - Lovely Farm at 10:00 am
ACC Member Adults: NT$700,
Kids: NT$600
(aged 3-12 years; under 3 years old Free);
ACC Guests (Adult: NT$800, Kids: NT$700)
Restricted to 40 attendees
For more information or sign up,
please see the ACC website event page.
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