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Accent
S eptember 2015
Teacher's Day
Reading Group
Mon
28
21
14
7
15
8
1
Workout Ladies Social
Luncheon Groups
29
ACC Running Group
ACC Running Group
22
ACC Running Group
ACC Running Group
Tue
Wed
30
23
16
9
2
ACC September Calendar
24
17
10
3
Law SeminarTrusts – Effective Tools for
U.S. Estate Planning
Thu
4
RDV Music Nights
- Die Praktikanten
RDV Music Nights
- ADOGA
25
18
11
US Open Welcome Back
Mixed Doubles Tournament
Fri
19
26
Teens Makeup Class Advanced Makeup
Outing Climbing Old Trees
5
12
ACC Pilates &
Refreshments Morning
Kids Cooking ClassMini Toast Boxes
US Open Kids Day
Sat
27
20
Fall
RDV=Rendezvous
6
13
US Open Generation
Game
Sun
For latest informotion please visit our online calendar at: www.americanclub.org.tw/events/
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 | September 2015
President's Message
2
General Manager's Message
3
Do You Know
4
Hair & Spa / Library
6
Food & Beverage News
8
Sports News
12
ACC Kitchen Renovation Plan
18
Article - Happy Kids Summer Camp in the Club
22
Social Events
27
Photo Gallery
28
ACC Classic Recipe
34
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Godwin Chang
President
Ellen Yin
Vice President; F&B Committee
Sven Olsen
Treasurer; Finance Committee
Jim Clark
Secretary; HR & Social Committee
Faye Angevine
Sports Committee
Richard Chang
F&B Committee
Philip Chiang
Sports Committee
William Hsu Jr.
Douglas Pierce
Membership Committee
Lee Wood
House Committee
Richard Yin
MIS Committee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Sampson Mar
Stephen Tan
Rules Committee
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
12:00 noon - 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
- 8:30 pm
- 7:30 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
Godwin Chang
Laugh as much as you breathe and love as long as you live. - Author Unknown
Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending. - Maria Robinson
If you wait to do everything until you're sure it's right, you'll probably never do much of anything. - Win Borden
Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced. - Soren Kierkegaard
Dear Fellow Members,
As our fond memories of a glorious summer begin to fade, along with our tans, we look forward to returning to our
normal routines.
The recent stock market rout in the US, Europe and Asia has certainly shaken things up. The recent Typhoon, which caused
a lot of damage throughout Taiwan was also not expected to be so severe. The ACC suffered some damage but nothing
major.
These are vivid reminders that many things are not within our control and we need to expect the unexpected. 20/20
hindsight is always perfect.
On the positive side, the Club ended its fiscal year ending June 30, 2015 slightly above budget. We want to thank the
club management and staff for a job well done. In addition to having a good financial performance, service quality
continues to be a top priority.
I had mentioned in the previous issue of ACCENT that an important function of the Board is preparing the future. We
have now set up a Board Nominations Committee with Richard Chang, Andrea Wu, Sam Mar and myself as chairperson
to compile the Governor/ Supervisor candidates for next year. Given that one Board Member will be moving away at
the end of this year, there will be seven positions for the Board of Governors and one position for the Board of Supervisor
that need to be elected. I would like to ask all of our Members to consider if they are interested / willing to participate
in Club Governance of the ACC.
We are canvasing for Members who would be willing and committed to serving on the Board and be an integral part
of the future direction and governance of the Club. For Members that are genuinely interested in committing the time
and energy, serving on the Board is a lot of fun and a very rewarding experience. Please contact me or any of the
members of the nominations committee or Todd our GM.
Serving on the Board does not have to involve a huge amount of time but it does require a sincere commitment to making
balanced and impartial decisions for best long term interest of the Club and its Members. The functions of the Board are
to establish policies and guidelines for the best interest of the Membership overall, to support management with
feedback and suggestions toward delivering refreshing and enjoyable experiences to the Members, consider the preferences
and expectations from the members (both from the Membership at large and through the respective committees) to create
a Club environment and atmosphere that Members want to be a part of, to hold management accountable toward
achieving the approved business and financial targets and assess and fine tune the Club’s strategic plan to ensure we
are consistently and steadily moving the Club forward toward our long term goals and objectives.
An important core competence of the Club is the Food and Beverage department. Our central kitchen is very old and
the equipment is in real need of replacement. We have included an article that provides more detail on this important
project. My strong conviction and that of the Board is that remodeling the kitchen next year is absolutely necessary for
the Club to maintain necessary hygiene standards, work safety, efficient preparation and just as importantly to maintain
high quality food standards. We are currently working towards getting estimated costs for this important project and
will be displaying the proposed design and layout near the Club entrance for your reference as we approach our
Annual General Meeting in November.
We have a great club that is continually striving to be even better. I hope that you take advantage of all the things the
club has to offer.
See you around the Club.
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Godwin Chang
President
GENERAL MANAGER'S MESSAGE
Dear Members,
Todd Bretzlaff
I hope that everyone had a wonderful summer and getting settled back into their fall / school routine. For the Club, we
had a smooth summer although it definitely felt like more Members were travelling this year compared to past years which
I hope is an indicator of a healthy economy. Although it was unfortunate that we had to finish the summer with several
typhoons which did generate some challenges for the Club. Hopefully this will be the last of the typhoons for this season.
We would like to thank all the Members who generously donated to the victims of the Formosa Water Park Explosion this
summer. The accident itself was a regrettable catastrophe and a shock to city but it is heartwarming to know that our Members
donated approximately NT$323,000 which was then generously matched by the Chen Yung Memorial Foundation for a
grand total of NT$646,000 to help the victims of the explosion with their medical needs.
Now that we are over halfway through the year and the Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) is soon approaching, it is very
important that the Members understand the importance of the Club’s kitchen renovation project. You will find an article in
this issue of the Accent providing an outline toward the necessity of the kitchen renovation which is one of the final steps
toward the refurbishment of the Club. And although the kitchen renovation is a “back of the house” project, it is also known
as the “heart of the house” in the hospitality industry as it is one of the most critical facilities in the Club as the food quality
and consistency affects all Members and the improved efficiency and controls effects the largest Club expense which is food
cost.
The Board engaged a professional kitchen design firm, Profitable Food Facilities Worldwide (“PFF”) to assess and survey
the existing kitchens to provide critical insight into the flow, logistics and equipment needed to improve getting food out of
the kitchen quickly and to a quality standard while ensuring the necessary controls and accountability for improved
efficiency. PFF was able to provide an objective eye for what is needed to allow the Club to prepare the tender for the
necessary equipment and scope of works needed to obtain competitive bids before presenting a budget to the general
membership at the upcoming AGM for approval.
As part of their assessment, PFF has already provided the plans for a revised kitchen layout that will improve safety,
hygiene and synergy within the kitchen. It will provide station setups so that items that are regularly needed are readily
accessible and an overall environment where each kitchen has better control and accountability of its own product for faster
preparation, better consistency and lower food cost. We will have detailed drawings and cost estimates for the construction
and the necessary equipment ready to present at the upcoming AGM. The tentative schedule for construction for this project
would be during June and July 2016 during which time we would be offering a limited menu selection in both the Terrace
and Gyoson. If Members are particularly interested in learning more about this project we will be holding a “town hall
meeting” prior to the AGM to present the details and answer all related questions.
Another project that the Club is considering for next year is to establish controlled access into the Club to ensure that only
Members and their accompanied guests are able to enter the Club. Into our third year with a waiting list, we do receive
concerns from Members that non-Members can just walk into the Club. As it is very important to protect the integrity and
exclusivity of ACC as a private Club, improve our system for tending to Member’s guests that are waiting for Members to
arrive and to better ensure the safety and security of all Members, we are currently investigating various technologies that
would allow for controlled access. As we do not want to take away from the warm sense of arrival and friendliness within
the Club, we are looking into an automated and seamless manner to do this for minimal inconvenience. We welcome your
thoughts on controlled access as a means to provide a safer and more exclusive Club environment bringing us one step closer
toward becoming the “Best Club in Asia”.
We hope that all of you had a relaxing summer and welcome you back to the Club. We look forward to continuing to find
ways to make ACC an integral part of your daily lives.
See you at the Club,
Todd Bretzlaff
General Manager
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DO YOU KNOW
ACC Facebook Fans
Congratulations!! ACC Facebook now exceeds over 3000 fans!
The ACC Facebook is an excellent information
source, simple to access, well maintained with
up-to-date important announcements If you “like”
ACC, please follow us on Facebook page via
American Club Taipei 台北市美僑協會 then you
will receive some interesting photos, stories, latest
promotions even some nice videos of events that
happen throughout the Club!
American Club Taipei 台北市美僑協會
How Do I Know ACC’s Operation Hours on a Typhoon Day?
In the event of a typhoon approaching Taiwan and the Taipei City Government announces work and school
closures, ACC’s management team will then announce which departments will be closed and the operation
hours for departments that will remain open.
Such announcements will be made known via the following ACC services:
. Your mailbox- ACC will send urgent e-news to Members
. ACC Website- ACC will set up the latest information on the website pop-up
notice - shown on every single page
. Facebook- ACC will also set up the information on the Facebook
. Call us- Should you still have questions or clarifications - please call at
02 2885-8260
Similarly, if some other important or urgent matters should occur, ACC will use the channels stated above to
advise and communicate with our Members to save your time and to eliminate any uncertainty.
Friendly Reminder –
Guest Fee Adjustment
Effective July 1, the Guest Fees were adjusted as
was advised in June via the Club News.
The Fee per Guest per Daily Visit for use of ACC’s Sports Facilities are:
For ages above 3 years and adults NT$500 Monday to Friday
&
NT$1,000 Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays
Please be advised that the Member’s receipt must be shown as a pass
in order for your guest to access the sports facilities.
Thank you for your attention.
ACC’s Sports Facilities include:
Swimming Pool, Fitness Center, Tennis, Squash, Multi Sports Room,
Table Tennis, Sauna, Steam Room, Jacuzzi andShower/ Locker Rooms
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HAIR & SPA
Hairdressing, Nail Care, Body Care,
Skin Care for women, men and children
ACC Hair & Spa provide you a comprehensive
service all you need with just one time visit.
Hair
Nail
including haircut,
shampoo, up-do, set,
coloring, permanent,
special treatment
including manicure,
pedicure, puffing,
French nail, Gel nail,
spa treatment
Care
service
Eyelash
Chinese
Foot
Extension
Service
Massage
Beauty
& Spa
Service
including facial treatment,
waxing, body massage
N ew
An Arkady
1/ Tatiana:
Renko Novel
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by Martin Cruz Smith
- 2014/11/11 published
Arrival
Set A Watchman
Boys
2/ Go
3/ Flash
by Harper Lee
by Michael Lewis
- 2015/7/14 published
For an appointment,
please call
02 2885-8260
ext.28
direct line
02 2886-5912
- 2014/03/31 published
book 4/Kids
Pins & Needles Share a Dream
by Krensky, Stephen/Litten, Kristyna
Library
IT NEWS
Online Racquet Court Booking
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Look out for the release of these
great new online booking
features in September:
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• 7-day court booking calendar on website.
• Make your own tennis, squash and multi-sport court bookings online,
or book with ACC staff at the Pro Shop.
• Automated waiting list for occupied court slots.
• Receive confirmations and reminders by email and/or SMS.
• Track your family’s bookings in your personal “Current Bookings” list.
• Online squash and multi-sport court booking will be introduced first.
Tennis booking will be introduced soon afterwards.
Buddy List
You can only book for members of your own family, but if
you regularly play racquet sports, or dine, with another
ACC Member you may want them to have the convenience
of tracking these bookings too. This is where our new
“Buddy List” feature comes in:
• By establishing a “Buddy” connection between yourself
and another ACC Member you will see one another’s
names as optional “Notified Persons” on your racquet
and dining bookings.
• By adding your Buddy as a notified person on your
booking he/she will receive notifications and reminders
about the booking, and see it listed on his/her own
“Current Bookings” list.
• Creation of a Buddy connection requires agreement from
both Members - one Member sends a request and the
other must confirm.
• Adding a Notified Person to a booking is for convenience
only – responsibility for the booking remains entirely with
the Member who created and owns the booking.
Online Dining Reservations
• Reservations can be made for Sigis, Gyoson,
Rendezvous and Sunday Brunch up to 3 weeks
in advance.
• Make and manage your own bookings online,
or book directly with the outlet.
• Receive confirmations and reminders by
email and/or SMS.
• Track your family’s bookings in your personal
“Current Bookings” list.
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F&B NEWS
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Sashimi
NT$320
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Sole Sushi Roll
NT$260
Sole
Hot Pot
NT$1,380
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Grilled Mediterranean Vegetables
Bell Peppers, Tomatoes, Eggplant,
Zucchini, Avocado with Quinoa Salad
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NT$260
Prawns Linguine
with Basil Pesto
Homemade Basil Pesto
with Prawns and Pine Nuts
NT$380
Baked Shell Pasta
with Chicken and Spinach
Chicken, Spinach with Melted Cheese
Pan-Seared Salmon Fillet
NT$320
Salmon Fillet with Shiitake Mushroom,
Perilla and Lemon Butter Sauce
NT$450
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F&B NEWS
Market
New Bread
Nuts
Buy one &
get one free
for all of the items
Roasted
Cashews
Honey
Cashews
Wasabi Coated
Green Peas
Pumpkin
Seeds Rye Bread
Natural
Cocktail Mix
Smoked
Almonds
Honey
Almonds
Terrace
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Whole wheat flour, rye flour, yeast, salt,
black olives, fennel spices
NT$100
September Monthly Specials
Harvest Salad
Grilled vegetables, red onions, kidney beans,
corn, tomatoes, avocado, chickpeas, walnuts,
raisins, a hard-boiled egg and cheddar cheese
with ranch dressing.
NT$350
Malaysian
Asam Pedas Melaka
Pan-fried seabass with okra and eggplant cooked
in dried red chilies, shallots, lemon grass and
tamarind; accompanied with steamed rice
and salted duck egg.
NT$385
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2
F&B NEWS
Gyoson
Promotion
Clos de Chacras,
Cavas Blend, Argentina
A sweet attack on the palate, followed by
an outstanding aromaticexpression gives
place to a medium bodied wine with
sweet andelegant tannins.
NT$240/glass
NT$1,100/bottle
Clos de Chacras,
Cavas Chardonnay,
Argentina
Market
Piattelli Vineyards,
CAPRICCI Torront’es 2011
Appearance:
Pale yellow with greenish Reflections and shiny.
Aroma:
Its freshness and its great aromatic profile
unveils as soon as we open a bottle.
Citrus, white peach and white flowers
please every palate.
NT$220/glass
NT$1,000/bottle
Intense Perfume. Remember flowers like rose,
Jasmine and feraniums.
Sigis
Palate:
Vibrant, fresh, with lots of fruits and honey.
Balanced acidity.
Piattelli Vineyards,
CAPRICCI MALBEC 2011
Appearance:
Ruby red with violet reflections.
Aroma:
Great aromatic intensity, ripe red fruits, caramel,
chocolate and tobacco.
Mouthfeel:
Medium Structure, blackberry, cherry, mineral touches
with tannins Soft and gifts. Round and lasting wine.
Retail Price : NT$980
special offer :
15%
Discount
(NT$833)
Rendezvous
MW Quintos de la Tejera
2013
Our Tempranillo, grown in our own Estate,
after long rackings in American oak barrels,
surprises with notes of ripen red fruit and some
floral tones well combined with the feelings of
our good woods. In the mouth it has a very
good pace, balanced and well-integrated
tannins that define it as a good oak wine,
of a modern and innovative cut.
NT$150/glass
NT$700/bottle
Piattelli
Premium Malbec 2012
A striking, slightly smoky wine with a deep
burgundy hue;Premium Malbec’s fruity
bouquet delights the senses and warms the
palate with notes of blackberries, blueberries
and lavender, lingers with a gentle tannin pull,
and finishes with subtle flavors of toasted hazelnuts.
NT$250/glass
NT$1,200/bottle
Piattelli Premium
Torrontes 2013
A refreshing, fragrant wine with a golden hue;
Premium Torrontes’ oak--managed floral
bouquet delights the senses with the aroma
of pineapple and fresh grapes, evolves on
the palate with notes of jasmine and a playful
suggestion of spice, lingers with a delicate
tannin pull, and finishes with a faint hint of oak.
NT$250/glass
NT$1,200/bottle
Vino de la Tierra de Castilla 2014
Made exclusively from Verdejo grape variety, a rustic and
vigorous grape. Straw yellow, very intense nose, with aromas
of exotic fruits, citrus, mountain herbs and white flowers, with
hints of ripe peach and apricot. The palate is tasty, fresh,
balanced, with volume, exquisite acidity, with an ending
where the elegant characteristic of the Verdejo invites to
further drinking this interesting wine. Slight bitter taste appears.
NT$150/glass NT$700/bottle
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SPORTS NEWS
Tennis
Badminton
Squash
ACC Tennis / Badminton and Squash Dates To Remember
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All Junior and Senior Tennis Programs will begin week commencing Monday, August 31.
US OPEN Welcome Back Mixed Doubles Tournament, part of the grand slam challenge.
7:30 to 9:30 pm, Friday, September 4. (Free of Charge)
US OPEN Kids Day. 12:00 to 2:00 pm, Saturday, September 5. (Free of Charge)
US OPEN Generation Game. 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, Sunday, September 6. (NT$300 per pair)
Squash Leagues will begin week commencing Monday, September 7.
Badminton Clinics and Squash Clinics will begin week commencing Monday, August 31.
Please Speak To The Pro Shop For More Details.
Registration and New Introductions at ACC
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Most events require you to sign-up. For more information, please read the new
senior tennis program form or the individual events section, available from the
Pro Shop or online. Sign-up sheets are generally posted on the notice boards
outside the Pro Shop.
Racquets Department set to go online. The Squash section will experience this
first, closely followed by the rest of the racquet sports. Please come and speak
to us for more information. A full help section will be available online.
ACC Evolution Junior Tennis Program
now has assessments for tennis players
ages 3 to 5 and performance for ages
plus 13. A system is now in place that
can cater for our youngest players
through to promising players wishing
to pursue a professional career in the
sport. See Robin for more details.
Dawson is a seasoned professional tennis
coach who has taught players at all levels of
ability and all age groups.
His teaching qualifications and experience are
impressive with certifications in internationally
recognized organizations, which include:
The Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) an association whose
ACC Welcomes
Tennis Coach
Dawson Lin
mission is to educate, certify and service tennis teachers around the world
in order to grow the game. (www.ptrtennis.org)
The pre-school tennis program “Tennis Whiz” an International organization
dedicated to the development of pre-school tennis.
http://www.tenniswhizz.com/coaches-clubs/
“Cardio Tennis” which is a high energy fitness activity designed to combine the best
features of the sport of tennis with cardiovascular exercise.
http://www.cardiotennis.com
Dawson is also the founder of the biggest tennis instruction blog and website (Dawson Tennis)
of Taiwan and adding to his credentials he is a licensed medical doctor.
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ACC Welcomes
SPORTS NEWS
am a dietitian registered in the United States who has finally
Imade
a full circle back to Taiwan, where I first became well aware
of the significance of eating a balanced diet during my years as a
competitive swimmer. So in addition to my love for biology, I
decided upon graduating from Taipei American School, to begin
my pursuit of a higher education in nutrition and I enrolled in the
University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign (UIUC)
At UIUC, I also spent four years working with the student association
to help translate scientific information to better community and
campus wellness. After completing my graduate thesis, I moved to
Los Angeles where I passed the Registered Dietitian Exam, and
started working at a private eating disorder clinic.
Debra Liu MS, RD
Education
University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign. MSc
Major: Human Nutrition
University of Illinois
at Urbana-Champaign. BSc
Through my research I saw first hand the physiological effects of
nutrition, and through my internship and work, I’ve seen its emotional, social, and therapeutic significances, and I want to use my
knowledge and experiences to help individuals cope with daily
stresses by providing convenient, innovative nutrition coaching for a
healthier lifestyle.
Please contact Debra at 0955292417 or email : [email protected]
or check with the Fitness Center Staff for a special package that is offered
in conjunction with ACC’s personal trainer fitness sessions.
Swimming
Championship
2015 ACC
This annual event will be held on
Sunday, October 25.
Entry forms are now available at the Lifeguard
Office by the Pool.
Last day to return the registration forms is
Monday, September 28.
The Swimming Pool Staff has complete details
for this event and will be pleased to answer any
questions you may have.
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SPORTS NEWS
Fitness Classes Schedule for September
Monday
10:00 - 10:40 am
10:45 - 11:30 am
11:30 - 12:15 pm
12:30 - 1:15 pm
Tuesday
7:00 - 7:45 am
9:25 - 10:45 am
11:00 - 11:45 am
1:45 - 3:00 pm
7:00 - 7:45 pm
Wednesday
10:00 - 10:45 am
10:45 - 11:30 am
12:45 - 1:30 pm
7:00 - 7:45 pm
Thursday
10:00 - 10:45 am
11:00 - 11:45 am
7:00 - 7:45 pm
Friday
9:25 - 10:45 am
11:00 - 11:45 am
12:30 - 1:15 pm
6:00 - 6:30 pm
Saturday
10:00 - 10:45 am
11:00 - 11:45 am
2:30 - 3:15 pm
Sunday
11:00 - 11:45 am
2:15 - 3:30 pm
3:45 - 4:45 pm
FUSION BELLY DANCE: Combination of the Middle Eastern belly dancing with
Fusion Belly Dance (Wendy)
Strength Lab (Joanne)
Zumba (Joanne)
Group TRX (Vincent)
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.
Cycle Fit (Kelie)
Power (Billy/Vincent/Michael)
Total Body Fitness (Billy)
Mind & Body Yoga (Nina)
Pilates (Jenny)
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
Body Attack (Mandy)
Mat Science (Mandy)
Group TRX (Ivan)
Cycle Fit (Billy)
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
Cardio Step (Tommy)
Pilates (Jimmy)
Group TRX (Michael)
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.
TOTAL BODY FITNESS: This 45 mins class provides cardio workout and resistance
Power(Jimmy/Michael/Tommy)
Cycle Fit (Billy)
Group TRX (Kevin)
Water Basketball (Chris/Harry)
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
Pilates (Jenny)
Latin Fever (Amber)
Kids Yoga (Vincent)
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
Zumba (Jerry)
Power (Jimmy/Vincent/Tommy)
Cycle Fit (Kelie)
experience with graceful movements and powerful postures.
MAT SCIENCE: A combination of Yoga and Pilates, this class will energize,
sculpt and relax the body as it improves the quality of your effort.
Fitness Tip
Personal Trainer
Ed Nagamine
Benefits of
STRENGTH TRAINING
Everybody should strength train. There is no exercise
mode that can give you as many amazing physical,
mental and overall benefits as weight training.
(Charles Poliquin* – strength coach)
Researches proved that strength training is more beneficial
than cardio. Being strong is important and will assist you to do
daily activities such as carrying groceries or picking up your kids.
Some weight training benefits:
• Decreases body fat
• Regulates blood pressure
• Raises metabolism
• Increases flexibility
• Improves sleep
• Lowers blood sugar levels
• Reduces chronic pain (lower back)
• Better lifestyle
• Prevents disease (osteoporosis)
However to have progress you must be consistent with your training regimen and with
your daily nutrition. A program should be designed specifically for you with appropriate
intensity and frequency.
All the exercises must be relevant for your goals and executed with good form
* Charles Poliquin is recognized as one of the World's most successful strength coaches.
He continues to optimize training methods for professional athletes and Olympians worldwide.
(Ref: Wikipedia)
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Members’ Benefit
Updated by 2015 Sep
Exclusive Offer - Gold Card
Application
Upon completion of a single round trip of China
Airlines flights to any destinations
(Except O/L/X/G/S ...etc free or group ticket)
during the year of 2015, ACC Members
who are above 18 years old will be qualified to
apply for a courtesy Gold Card.
The courtesy Gold Cards will be valid for one
year from the date of issue.
Please contact the ACC Member Services Desk
for details and application.
Gold Card Privileges includes:
1. Reservation hotline
2. Advance seat selection
3. Waiting list priority
4. Access to China Airline’s VIP lounge when traveling on outbound China Airline flights
5. Check-in at Dynasty (Business) class counters even when traveling on Economy class
6. Extra baggage allowance of 10 kilograms or one piece
7. Priority baggage loading and unloading
Special Discount Tickets
China Airlines is offering American Club Members a special discount (4 percent off from website fare) for
on-line ticketing outbound Taiwan area (adult ticket only). When book online, remember to input your China
Airlines card number, and you will receive following discounts from the regular web-site fare.
Gentle Reminder
Please note that China Airlines is the issue of the Gold Card Membership and other conditions may apply.
The company reserves the right at any time after receipt of your application to accept or reject it, thank you
for your kind understanding.
Now, just visit China Airlines’ website www.china-airlines.com.tw
and arrange your trip!
周邊環境
SUNTY DUPLEX
昇陽國寶
Songqin St., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City
Area : 278.58 ping / 9,912 sq.ft. / 920.93 sq.m.
Bedrooms : 8 Baths : 4 Parking spaces : 4
． The majestic foyer conveys a sense of
spaciousness that comprises this classic
masterpiece of Sunty Development.
MONTHLY RENTAL　NTD 550,000
ORIENTAL TERRACE COURT
宏國敦煌別墅
Sec. 5, Minsheng E. Rd., Songshan Dist., Taipei City
Area : 93.94 ping / 3,342 sq.ft. / 310.54 sq.m.
Bedrooms : 4 Baths : 4 Parking spaces : 1
． A tree-lined environment boasts an elegant
living environment with park nearby.
． The residence is in excellent condition and has
appealing décor.
MONTHLY RENTAL　NTD 150,000
twsir.com
台灣蘇富比國際房地產
(97)北市經證字第00200號 鄧雙輝
Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated
080.088.7288
+886.2.2717.0101
YANGDE VISTA
仰德豪景名邸
Sec. 3, Yangde Blvd., Shilin Dist., Taipei City
Area : 256.28 ping / 9,119 sq.ft. / 847.22 sq.m.
Bedrooms : 3 Baths : 4
． Boasting around-the-clock concierge and
security services, this newly renovated property
houses 3 bedroom suites with an additional
powder room for guests.
MONTHLY RENTAL　NTD 150,000
ORCHID PLACE
蘭沁大廈
Sec. 1, Dunhua S. Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei City
Area : 43.26 ping / 1,539 sq.ft. / 143.02 sq.m.
Bedrooms : 3+1 Baths : 2 Parking spaces : 1
． Surrounded by the area’s rich foliage, Orchid
Place is a purely residential listing that provides
serene living.
周邊環境
MONTHLY RENTAL　NTD 86,000
K
itchen
Redesign
American Club – Taipei
Project
A
s part of ACC’s VISION to
become the “Best Club in
Asia”, we are committed to maintaining
a high standard of facilities and staff to
offer an enjoyable and engaging experience
for our Members. We have almost completed
upgrading the overall Club facilities that the
Board undertook in 2007. This major refurbishment
plan included:
Date
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Renovated Area
Approximate Cost
Feb ‘07
Rendezvous, Main Reception/Lobby, ACC Market, Napa Grille, Sigis Dining and kitchen
NT$39,700,000
Mar ‘08
Children’s Nursery, Indoor Playground, Games Room, Miami Room and Lifeguard Office
NT$10,232,000
Aug ‘08
California Room, San Francisco Room, 2nd Floor Foyer Area
NT$18,800,000
Apr ‘11
Outside Playground
Jun ‘11
Terrace, Library, Fitness Center, Hair Salon, Staff Canteen, Administrative Offices and
Fitness/Locker Room Central Air-Conditioning
May ‘12
Repair / Resurface Car Park and Retaining Wall
May ‘13
Gyoson Japanese Dining & Kitchen Equipment (no change to kitchen itself)
NT$12,300,000
Jul ‘13
Tennis Locker Rooms, Indoor Jacuzzi, Cold Dip and Related Air Conditioning
NT$11,000,000
Dec ‘13
Pool / Fitness Locker Rooms
Jan ‘14
Swimming Pool, Baby Pool, Pool Deck, Pumps/Circulation and Outside Jacuzzi
NT$1,900,000
NT$38,300,000
NT$1,100,000
NT$7,600,000
NT$15,400,000
C
onsidering the number of renovations occurring between 2011 and 2014, the Board
decided to wait before addressing the two remaining areas that still require renovation: the
Central Kitchen and the Squash Building. Besides some very minor renovations to the Terrace
Kitchen in 2006, the kitchen facility has not been touched since 1994 and over this time it has
become significantly aged with a number of problems related to the logistics and execution necessary to get the food out consistently, safely, quickly and efficiently. Some portions of the kitchen
remain from as far back when the building was originally established as a U.S. military club.
Now, a lot of the equipment throughout the kitchen is obsolete, beyond its useful life and /or no longer
vendor supported . The ovens and stoves do not maintain constant heat or reach optimal temperatures
as the piping and tubes become clogged over time (which is a normal aging process but makes it impossible to produce consistent food). The tile flooring has always been exceptionally slippery and with
changing culinary trends over the last 30 years requiring significant changes in food prep, setup and plating; the entire kitchen has become extensively disjointed and fragmented. Considering that F&B generated a profit last year and financially supports the Club, it is essential that the kitchens are updated to
remain competitive.
In June 2015, the Club engaged a professional kitchen operations and design company to evaluate the
central kitchen, the logistics, the equipment and the overall effectiveness. They observed the current kitchen
operations during peak and non-peak operations, reviewed systems and procedures, interviewed the management team, the kitchen line staff as well as Members to be used in their evaluation of the kitchen requirements and layout. The design company provided the Club with a detailed outline of our current challenges.
The key points included:
• Considering the Terrace kitchen produces the majority of the food, it is too small in relation to the entire
kitchen with insufficient line storage, no space for preparation and a Chinese station located too far from the
line causing longer food preparation times, lack of product controls and inefficient use of manpower.
• Extremely poor logistics between the 2nd floor banquet kitchen and main kitchen which significantly impacts
Banqueting, ACC Market and even the Terrace.
• The pot wash area located in the center of the kitchen is detached from the dish wash area creating wasted
space and inefficient use of manpower.
• Antiquated drainage system that needs to be updated to current health codes and replacement of the
flooring to anti-slip epoxy flooring for improved safety and traction.
• Japanese kitchen line (old Napa kitchen) too far from the Japanese (old Napa) dining area.
• Excessive overlap of working space between the Terrace, Gyoson and Main Kitchen space creating
workspace problems and lack of product controls.
• Shared freezers and refrigeration for all kitchens for lack of product controls.
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Many of these observations should not be surprising considering that food production that the kitchen was designed for in
1994 is significantly different from today’s needs. Just looking back to 2006 (the earliest covers information that we have,
Terrace was averaging 7,625 covers per month, and currently
for the 2015 fiscal year, Terrace is averaging 10,147 covers
per month – an increase of 33%. In addition, Gyoson is doing
11 times more covers than the Napa Grille and Banqueting has
also grown. This is a significant increase in food production
generated from a significantly aged and disjointed kitchen.
Over the last 30 years cooking styles and menu items have also changed significantly which in turn requires a
different setup going from menus that required heated holding areas to menus that focus on fresh ingredients
which translates into too many hot wells / bain maries and too few cold wells. Our kitchen attempts to overcome this shortfall with tubs of ice water serving as ice baths for fresh ingredients which is an ineffective
solution. The kitchen also lacks convenient areas for plate storage on the line for quick access when plating
a large variety of menu items requiring a larger variety of plate styles.
A kitchen renovation allows the Club to add a desperately needed 3rd wok to the Terrace kitchen and 3
new woks to the banquet kitchen considering that all the Chinese food for Terrace (40% of Terrace
orders) and all the Chinese food for Banqueting is prepared from only 2 woks located near Terrace. It
also allows the Club to allocate space for the Indian cooking which currently there is none. The renovation will address challenges of kitchen safety and hygiene standards including the introduction of a
properly enclosed butchery, an updated floor drainage system, anti-slip flooring, modern hood technology, a segregated pantry section and a smoke extractor system with the goal to obtain HACCP
certification.
But in summary, the short term fixes that have been made over the years have created a legacy of
add-ons resulting in a disjointed and logistically difficult kitchen layout which can no-longer be
overcome with a mentality of simply working harder we must start working smarter. The new
design will address all safety and hygiene concerns and will allow the kitchen to be laid out so
that each section, Terrace, Banquets and Gyoson will have better ability to get food out quickly
and consistently with improved layout, synergy, equipment, increased cold storage and defined
segregation to allow the respective kitchens to have better cost control which is significant when
you consider food is our second largest expense after payroll.
We will continue to provide more information surrounding this important project over the next
few months and we look forward to completing the kitchen renovation in June 2016 as we
continue our journey toward becoming the “Best Club in Asia”.
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Text by
ACC Member Aidan Lee
Photo by
Aidan Lee and ACC team
f you come to the ACC frequently during the summer, you have probably seen trains of little children
with oversized backpacks being herded back and forth throughout the club, with a few big people
scrambling around trying to manage them. The official name of this phenomenon is the "ACC Mini
Summer Camp," which is coordinated by the ACC's tireless Tommy Chan, with the assistance of several
young child-wranglers. For the past 4 summers, I have been one of these wranglers. I'd like to share my
inside experience of the camp, with stories from the kids and parents who participate.
I began my career as an assistant at the ACC Mini Summer Camp
as a second-year student in high school, and continued in the
summers after I entered college. I had worked with children
before as a tutor, but the experience of keeping tabs on groups
as large as twenty kids was a new and daunting one, requiring an
ultra-vigilant attitude and a new set of problem-solving skills.
Children are truly interesting characters, and I have learned a lot
not only from helping take care of them, but also from observing
their interactions with each other.
Having been a kid not too long ago myself, with quite a few summer camp experiences of my own, my
own impression of the summer camp is that it represents a sort of 'parent-free' zone. It's like school, but a
lot more fun, with plenty of sporty and crafty activities. As with school, parents are aware of the general
outline of their kid's daily activities -- but what really happens once you drop your kid off and go to work
or the gym? What is your kid like around large contingents of other children? Some parents have more
knowledge of this than others, because every child is different and some share more about their day
than others. Some children save up anecdotes from a day's romping to relate to mom and dad, while
others might stop at, "Oh, it was OK..."
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Parents, nothing terrible happens at camp, I assure
you -- but it's probably not completely what you'd
expect, either. The ACC itself is a sort of home away
from home, and the Mini Summer Camp experience
is special because it is a safe and reliable homewithin-a-home. For kids, it is also a more interesting
way to pass the day than independent play in the
game room or nursery. Kids enjoy a week of swimming,
tennis, basketball, aerobics, badminton, arts &
crafts, and cooking classes. The classes are followed
by an age-appropriate movie at the end of the
day. The class skill-level is tuned according to the
two age groups at camp: ages 5 to 7, and 7 to 9;
though on occasion, the summer camp makes an
exception for a younger kid (often age 6) to join the
older group for a particular week if a parent thinks
he or she is up for it.
SUMMER
The two age groups represent entirely different 'cultures' of children. Though the mere 3-4 year difference
between groups may seem insignificant, but these groups in fact have quite different personalities and
needs. Though this may sound counter-intuitive, the younger group is actually easier to take care of
since it seems as if they are more inclined to view caretakers and instructors as surrogate parents or
older siblings. Younger kids need more help when it comes to manual tasks (such as getting swim suits
prepared, as well as help with meals) but are for the most part very gentle and sweet with each other
and teachers, not to mention easily influenced by their surroundings.
To illustrate this I remember one lunch break with the little people. I was seated next to two little boys,
Max and Zachary, in the special quarantine-zone in the Terrace reserved for the camp. The two little
guys' feet hovered about two feet from the ground when seated, but their ambition was impressive.
They had each assumed they would be able to finish a hot dog, nuggets, and two drinks each, but
after some hectoring from me and the waitress, the two eventually settled on identical items: chicken
nuggets and a side of chips, with one drink apiece till they were sure they could keep going. As the kids
sipped their drinks, conversation, laughter and squealing filled the closed-off room. Zachary wanted
me to know that he usually had plain egg-fried rice because the pork was hard and bothered his little
teeth. He chortled and Max replied with a squeal and said that he just liked chicken nuggets. When the
nuggets arrived piping hot, I recommended that they let me cut them up for them, and Zachary complied
first. I sliced them into halves and made a passing remark that Zach now had "double nuggets, isn't that
a bargain!" -- Max immediately saw the value of this tactic and requested that his to be cut too. Soon
enough, the boys began dissecting their halved nuggets even further, throwing their heads back in
laughter as microscopic nuggets dotted their plates. Seeing that they were accommodated, I
migrated to other tables to see how things were
going.
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Little Richard sat at the adjacent table,
and I wanted to see how he was doing
on his spaghetti. Richard is an energetic
little six year old, who loves to run around
unchecked and is especially competitive
in sports classes. Richard and I had
reached an accord the other day: If I
agreed to make lunch interesting, he
would finish it. The day before I 'drove'
chicken nuggets around on his plate with
a fork and provided sound effects for the
unfortunate passengers as he devoured
them, and today I had to make a
spaghetti-monster come to life in his bowl to keep him on the seat. One of the great qualities I noticed
about Richard and most of the young children is their spontaneous acts of generosity -- Richard would
offer to share his nuggets, fries or chips with other children for nothing in return. I made a mental note
to apply more of this kind of behavior to my own life. Soon enough, the kids had all finished lunch without
any crisis situations and everyone stumbled hand-in-hand to the Miami room for arts and crafts.
The older children, on the other hand, are a
different kind of challenge. I remember 8 or 9 as
the age at which one's sense of self and individuality really starts to bud, and indeed this seems to
show in many of the kids at the ACC. Though girls
are generally more moderate and well behaved (across
all ages), the boys tend to experiment with teachers and
caretakers, subconsciously testing their limits. Years of
experience taking care of kids at camp (as well as my
young sister at home) meant that my own boiling point
was already quite high when it came to kiddie-antics.
The 7-9 group did not need help ordering food or getting
in and out of the pool -- in fact, they were too good at
coming up with their own decisions and opinions, which
meant that the Terrace at lunch time was suffused with
the chaotic din of complicated orders and general
rowdiness. Similarly, when the busy day is supposed to be
winding down with a movie at 4 p.m. in the Chicago
Room, one instead hears the pros and cons of Shrek The
Fourth, the predictability of Frozen, or the re-watch value
of How To Train Your Dragon.
However, I think there is a good side to such an atmosphere. One little boy named James in the 7-9
age group was a little more introverted than the others. He wasn't inclined to speaking up (even to
order at lunch) and was slightly reluctant to engage in play with the others at the start of camp. I
made sure to pay extra attention to James, as I myself was a shy kid growing up, and what I saw by
the second half of camp was heartwarming. James had not only become great pals with his chatty
camp mates, but also had no trouble talking to me or his instructors with typical kid-sass. Having a lot
of rowdy, joke-telling, prank-playing little people around makes for an inclusive environment; no one
gets left behind, and solidarity between 7-9 year olds always seems to win out over loyalty toward their
handlers! But this is fine, as long as I can keep them from flipping plates over in the Terrace or bouncing
off the walls in the locker room.
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Working as a camp-assistant for the past few summers has really given me a new perspective on life
at the ACC. When I see kids from the summer camp hanging around by the pool, nursery, or sharing
a meal with their family, many of them wave and greet me, and I feel like the over the years I have
accumulated about ten times the number of acquaintances than I'd have if I were just a regular Club
member. Besides the surface-level benefits of community, this job gave me a rich and rewarding
learning experience. Just observing the seemingly commonplace activities children engage in, one
obtains a refreshing outlook on life. Most children, for example, can be quick to anger, but also tend
to let go of bad feelings or emotions quickly (with some cajoling). Also, generosity and co-operation
are almost ubiquitous amongst the children, and I am sometimes pleasantly surprised by the maturity
they display.
Lawrence, a 9 year old, is tall, talented at sports, and very
competitive -- especially when it comes to badminton, a
sport that requires practice and good motor-coordination
skills. However, when he came to be partnered with the
much younger Richard (who was enthusiastic but had less
practice than the older kids), Lawrence seemed to drop his competitive streak completely, and
instead adopted an almost nurturing attitude toward little Richard, encouraging his successes and
reassuring him whenever the shuttlecock seemed to go in every direction besides the intended one.
Badminton was the last sports class after a long day for the kids, but rather than show frustration, they
demonstrated care and consideration for each other instead.
Parents, hug your kid(s)! Though not a parent myself, the Kid's summer camp really made me see the
value in having little people around -- they shock you sometimes with the very pure 'human' qualities
that we adults may aspire to but seldom achieve. To any teens or young adults out there, you too
should cherish any younger siblings you have -- It's easy for young adults to be dismissive of children
due to the perception that they are small, unformed and dependent, but I urge you to look closer!
"Do you know why I like coming to summer camp so much?" 5-and-a-half year old Zachary asked me
one day as we led the kid train hand-in-hand to the Miami Room after lunch. "Because I get to spend
the day with you, of course!" The way I see it, there's no better compliment than one coming from a
little kid. You can be sure you're doing something right if a kid likes you! I urge ACC parents to consider
enrolling their kids in future summer camps for great group activities, social training and extra-reliable
care. On behalf of the members and staff I would like to thank Tommy Chan especially, along with all
the other sports instructors and dining staff, for making the camp the well-oiled fun-machine that it is.
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Are You Gonna
Eat Your
The Skinny on
Fat ?
Omega 3 Fatty Acids
w
By Andy Dickinson
ould you believe that approximately 99% of Americans are not getting enough fat?
As crazy as that sounds it is no reason to go hit a fast food chain for lunch. Evil trans fatty acids lurk
throughout the fast food world and these fats can raise cholesterol levels, clog arteries and increase
heart disease risk. The best fats you need are the essential Omega-3 fats. It’s probable that you are
not eating near enough Omega-3 Fatty Acids and this could have a big impact on a healthy diet.
What's the Big Deal?
Unlike the evil trans fatty acids... the list of benefits from Omega-3s reads like a “Santa's Wish List” for your body.
• Want to lower your risk for heart disease? Eat more Omega-3s! Omega-3s have been shown to lower triglyceride
levels, a blood fat that’s linked to heart disease, plus curb plaque build-up and have anti-clotting effects.
• Got a case of the "Blues" or feeling down? Eat more Omega-3s! Some researchers have found high levels of
Omega-3s decrease levels of depression. The evidence is promising.
• Want you or your child to be the next Einstein? Eat more Omega-3s! Omega-3s, specifically DHA, is one of the most
prevalent fatty acid in the brain and appears to be important for visual and neurological development in infants.
But wait, there is more! Omega-3s may prevent or treat everything from cancer to asthma to cardiovascular and
autoimmune disease? Yea right, if it sounds too good to be true... However, according to Dr. Maroon at the U of
Pitt's School of Medicine, "All these diseases have a common genesis in inflammation," and Maroon says that in large
enough amounts Omega-3's reduce the inflammatory process.
OK, Santa if all I want for Christmas are Essential Omega-3 Fatty Acids, how do I get them?
Chia Up!
Eat Chia seeds!
The amazing little Chia seed superfood packs a punch containing 20% Omega-3 ALA which can completely
address Omega-3 deficiencies. Chia seed beats out kiwi seeds, perilla and flax with the highest Omega-3
content and even has eight times more Omega-3 than salmon! The WHO suggests a daily ALA intake of 0.8-1.1
grams. Chia has nearly five grams of Essential Omega-3 in one 28 gram serving (about 2 tablespoons)! It is
important to note the three Omega-3s are ALA, EPA and DHA and Chia contains ALA. Amazingly though the
body can make EPA and DHA from ALA. Although increasing your intake of Omega-3’s from any source is
good, a study carried out by Dr. Welch at the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition
(EPIC) included 14,000 subjects who were fish eaters, non-fish/
meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans. The study revealed
that the differences in EPA were small and that the
DHA content in vegans was actually higher
than fish eaters! Basically,....
Chia Up and your body will take care of the rest.
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Kids
Body Movement Classes
Octob
er
Snake Bread
&
Stuffed Orange
2015
Saturday, October 3
2:00 - 3:30 pm
North California Room
NT$500 per child (Aged 5-10)
Runway Practice
Saturday,
October 24, 2015
Starts from 2:00 pm
Fitness Class Room
NT$500 per child (Ages 5-10)
ACC Members Only. For more information or sign up, please see the ACC website.
If you are fans of the MasterChef
TV show and always feel you could
do better, this is the chance to present
your excellent cooking skills. If you would
like to come and see this exciting event
and cheer for your friends, you are most
welcome to come as a spectator and
even a judge!!
ACC
Cost:
NT$3,999 per group,
each group needs 4 people
(Cost includes equipment, ingredients and black box)
SATURDAY
2015
October17
3:00 - 5:45 pm
California Room
Spectators:
NT$388 per adult
include food tasting, canapé, free flow wine and
entitled to one vote.
Sign-up for you and your family and
surprise us all with your stylish
signature dishes!
For more information,
please see the ACC website.
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“mad”
Kids Drama Practice and Body Movement
Kids followed the “I don’t
know” motion
Facial and body expression practice,
kids listen carefully.
Me, me,
pick me!
When moving, the leader will
show the animal’s characteristic
and others will copy.
Do you know what it is?
Kids June & Aug Father's Day Craft
ad
Can you reon my
s
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o
w
the
ds?
Perler Bea
I made this for my daddy.
Daddy “Happy Father’s Day!”
Father and son making the bricklaying
craft together! It is really nice and warm.
The children really showed off
their depth of creativity with the
“bricklaying craft project” for a
personal father’s day gift!
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This cute girl likuc h!!!
m
Ladybug so
Little bricklaying man having
a wonderful sun bathing time!
PHOTO GALLERY
2015 American Independence Day Party
e
Exciting water activities,
?
which team will be the winner
I want you says
Newborn baby!
It’s his first AID partyluck
and he brings good
to the family
gam
Dive! Dive! We must win this
Uncle Sam!
When singing the Anthems
it always make us feel so
proud of America and of
our good fortune of being
part of beautiful Taiwan.
2014
2015
Uncle Sam
Wow~ one year passed, our
lost so muc h weight!
We had a full house
and a successful AID
party; everyone who
came experienced the
“home away from home”
feeling.
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PHOTO GALLERY
Summer Camp
Guess what
I am doing?
Hmm….
Hands!!!
Does this look just like me? :D
This is too Fun!
Right?
Making the hottest Character- Minions!
All the kids are really focused and
enjoying making their own Minions.
Look! They are adorable.
Dragon Boat Festival, Sachet and Stand Eggs
I think my little sheep is cuter!
Egg Standing
is so easy for
me, I will be
very lucky in
this year!
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Why do people play the Egg
Standing Game on Dragon
Boat Festival?
People believed that making
an egg stand on Dragon Boat
Festival Day, especially at
mid-day would bring good luck.
It is so fun to make
a sachet, is my little
sheep sachet cute
as me?!
PHOTO GALLERY
Movie Night - Big Hero 6
the swimming
Kids can’t wait to jump in ing floats!!!
mm
swi
pool with their cute
Our First Priority!
Members’ safety is Always ceptive li feguards
Thank you for our very per
who always work hard.
Yea~
We love
Baymax!
Watch the movie
around poolside!
It’s so FUN!!!
ACC Life
ACC’s first Nanguan Music Concert. Ms. Xinxin Wang and
Ensemble gave us a wonderful evening to remember!!
ACC Running Group arranged a Farewell Run and party
for Rachel. 40 people got together and thanked her for
her inspiration to the Club!
ACC ladies had so much
flower wreaths - see howfun hand making their
beautiful they are!
The ACC team gathered to wish our long-term staff member,
Yen-Feng, a farewell party and to especially thank her for
taking care of our Members for over 24 years!
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Lemon Pomelo
Cake
Serves 10 people (one 8” cake)
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
Butter
Milk
Sugar (for butter)
Sugar (for egg white)
Egg White
Egg Yolk
Cake Flour
Baking Powder
Lemon Zest
45 gm
24 ml
20 gm
35 gm
2 eggs
2 eggs
72 gm
3 gm
1 lemon
Pomelo Jam
Sugar
Pomelo Pulp
35 gm
90 gm
Method
Step 1 /
Step 2 /
Pomelo Jam
Cook pomelo pulp with sugar, simmer
until thick as jam, and then let it cool.
Add the Lemon Zest to the jam.
Cake Ingredients
Step 1 /
Whisk the butter and sugar until the
sugar is dissolved. Then slowly add
the egg yolk; mix well then add the
milk.
Step 2 /
Take a new bowl; add in sugar with
2 egg whites and whisk to a froth.
Mix with the whisked sugar/butter,
then slowly add in the cake flour
and baking powder and mix well
into a batter.
Step 3 /
Add pomelo jam to the batter and
mix well. Then pour into the 8” cake
container.
Step 4 /
Preheat the oven at 180 C for
10mins. Bake the cake for 25
minutes at 180 C.
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Step 5 /
After 25 minutes reduce the
temperature to 170 C and bake for
another 20-30 minutes.
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