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P RESIDENT’S M ESSAGE
A fter about two and a half long years in
the development doldrums, we are finally
able to sit back and enjoy our Christmas
and New Year celebration without dust,
drilling and other construction work clutter.
The major works have been completed,
only some non-compliance rectification
works have yet to be completed. We
have successfully obtained the Temporary
Occupation Permit (TOP) for Palms Café
and the Cabanas. In fact, even as I pen
this note the F&B Department is planning
the Re-opening celebration for Palms on
1 December. Come and enjoy the new ambience and savour the new
menu they have prepared for you. After the inconvenience you have been
subject to, you deserve it! I hear the beef teppanyaki is good. I have
already got that down on my “must try” list!
We have submitted the Temporary Fire Permit for the Admin Block
and expect to receive it any time now. Once we have secured it, we
will apply for TOP for the Admin Block which includes the Jackpot
Room. Once our Admin Block extension
gets underway, we will be able to open “Come, enjoy the new ambience
We have not yet gotten clearance for
and savour the new menu they
the kiosks at the Cabanas and for the push
carts. We are pushing relentlessly for it. have prepared for you. After the
Lose ends notwithstanding, we are inconvenience you have been
determined to live it up to the hilt as we
subject to, you deserve it! ”
partake in our year-end festivities – just like
the good old yesteryears!
As Christmas spirit shines brightly, many club members will take
a much-earned breather and enjoy the festive season with family and
friends.
I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Sporting year ahead!
Chua Hoe Sing
President
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
President
Chua Hoe Sing
Procurement
Vice-President
Phillip Soh
Key Administration
Food & Beverage
Hon. Treasurer
William Lum
Finance
Krishan Kashyap
Sports
Eric J.P. Ng
Mediation / Conciliation
Jenny Seow
Communications & PR
Membership
Soh Kee Hock
Lifestyle & Wellness
Jonathan Wang
Jackpot
Facilities & Safety
Roland Wong
Legal & Rules
Social & Fellowship
David Chung
Development-612
Goh Soo Jin
Swimming
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G ENERAL M ANAGER’S M ESSAGE
O
n behalf of all the Club staff, I would
like to take this opportunity to wish our
members and friends a very Happy
Christmas and a peaceful new year.
2012 has been a year of progress for
the Club, particularly in view of the fact
that the major redevelopment works are
coming to an end.
We have rolled out a number of
new initiatives and activities through
the Social & Fellowship and Lifestyle &
Wellness Sub-Committees over the last
few months, which were appreciated by
members. We received good feedback for them. I would like to thank all
members who participated in these events for their enthusiasm and support.
As is tradition, the Club will be offering the usual sumptuous fare on Christmas
Eve and Christmas Day for you to celebrate and enjoy with family and friends.
The F&B Department have prepared a host of traditional goodies to satisfy
your taste buds during the festive
season. Do place your orders early to “We have rolled out a number of
avoid the last minute jam.
new initiatives and activities …
The New Year’s Eve party is the crown
over the last few months, which
jewel in the Club’s social calendar. We
hope you’ll come in droves to have a were appreciated by members. We
rollin’ good time and help us usher in the received good feedback for them.”
New Year. There will be plenty of good
food, wine and top-rate entertainment, and I recommend that you book your
place soonest.
As this is my last message for 2012, I would like to thank all members
for your support, patronage and feedback to the Club throughout the year.
Once again I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Mark James
General Manager
CLUB MANAGEMENT
Mark James, General Manager
[email protected]
Tan Kee Chek, Manager, IT
[email protected]
Simon Siew, Ag Manager, Food & Beverage
[email protected]
Lily Tan, Director of Operations
[email protected]
K. Pala, Manager, Security
[email protected]
Ruhana Bte Lutan, Asst Manager, Membership
[email protected]
Jennifer Wee, Financial Controller
[email protected]
Alex Seo, Manager, Social
[email protected]
Arunasalam Rajan, Asst Manager, Sports
[email protected]
Patsy Seet, Snr Manager Public Relations
[email protected]
Wilson Wang, Manager, Facilities
[email protected]
Leslie Low, Asst Manager, Jackpot
[email protected]
Yuan Zao Yu, Head Coach, Swimming
[email protected]
Vincent Especkerman, Manager, Communications
[email protected]
Low Zhao Xin, Internal Auditor
[email protected]
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M EMBERSHIP N EWS
We welcome the following
New Ordinary Members ...
Mr & Mrs Hemant Kumar Gunvantrai Doshi
Mr & Mrs Nayegandhi Namit Kiran
Mr & Mrs Vinod Kumar Jain
Mr & Mrs Tan Lip Kun
Mr & Mrs Rahul Banerjee
Mr & Mrs Han Chung Heng
Mr & Mrs Tarun Jain
Ms Lewis Melissa Jane
Mr & Mrs Narayanan Prabhakar
Mr & Mrs Sushil Kanhaiyalal Saraf
Mr & Mrs Puneet Agarwal
Mr & Mrs Eng Jin He
Mr & Mrs Joel Goh Jin-Wei
Mr & Mrs Ang Keng Siang Terence
Mr Muhammed Ashfer Sean Mastan
Mr & Mrs Derwin Wu
Mr & Mrs Jeyaraj Indra Raj
Club Rules & Bye Laws
Your may download your copy from
our website: www.sswimclub.org.sg
Register your Children
Please be reminded that under Club Rules, Ordinary
Members’ children shall be registered with the Club within
6 months of their attaining the age of three. Backdated
subscriptions and surcharge of up to 100 percent will apply
if your children are registered after the 6-month grace period.
All you need to do is fill in the registration form available
at Front Desk Reception and submit it together with a
photocopy of your child’s birth certificate for verification.
For more information, please call our Membership Officer
Ms Maryann at 63423 625
Register your Marriage
... and Individual Term Members
Mr & Mrs Paul Geoffrey Beevor
Mr & Mrs Mohit Gupta
Mr & Mrs Conlin, Michael Joseph
Mr & Mrs Bikram Choudhury
Mr & Mrs Burns Brendan Alexander
Mr & Mrs Aditya Mittal
... and bid Farewell to the
following Members
Miss Vatvani Rita Gansham
Miss Ong Shuting Tiffany
Miss Chan Peck Hoong Calyn
Miss Chan Peck San
Mr Tan Shing Ee
Miss Chua Eileen
Mr Tan Lip Kun
Ms Tan Li Leng
Mr & Mrs Rajendran S.
Mdm Lim Thye Hon
Miss Lam Ann-Li
Miss Lam Shi Ling
Mr & Mrs Lim Tanguy Yuteck
Mr & Mrs Imran Assan
Mr & Mrs Soh Kok Eng
Mr & Mrs Tham Kwang Yin
Mr & Mrs Ho Chee Leong
Mr & Mrs Ong Sin Peng Robert
Mr & Mrs Loh Chor Hoi Jeffrey
Mdm Lucy Lung
Mdm Chen Goke Ho Catherine
Mr & Mrs Sajnani Vashi Jetho
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Please be reminded that under Club Rules, Members are
required to register their marriage with the Club. Members
who register their spouses within six (6) months from the
date of marriage (i.e. the ROM date) are entitled to a 50%
discount off the prevailing spouse entrance fee. Backdated
subscriptions and surcharge of up to 100 percent will apply
if application is submitted after the 6-month grace period.
For more information, please call our Membership Officer
Ms Charimae at 6342 3648.
Reminder for Conversion
Kindly note that it shall be the responsibility of the parents to
ensure that their children’s conversion to Junior Membership
and to Ordinary Membership is made within the prescribed
six-month period from their sixteenth and twenty-first
birthday respectively. In the event that this option is not
exercised after a period of 18 months (for active members)
or 24 months (for absent members) from the date he/she
attained 16 years and 21 years, his/her right to convert
to Junior Membership and Ordinary Membership shall
cease. Non- compliance with the above Rules may result in
penalties or surcharge.
Default in Payment
Members are advised to settle Club dues on time to avoid
suspension and incurring extra charges. In accordance
with Club Rule 20, a member who defaults on payment
due shall cease to be a member of the Club. Reinstatement
of membership will require settlement of all outstanding
dues and payment of penalty charges. Furthermore, such
members are required to furnish a written statement to
explain their case and to request for reinstatement, which
will be considered on a case-to-case basis.
N OTICE B OARD
PALMS CAFÉ NOW OPEN
Wishing you
With a fresh New Menu and an
expanded seating capacity!
Merry Christmas
Palms Café re-opened on 1 December with much pomp.
To celebrate, there was free flow of Beer and soft drinks,
and a generous discount was given for the Lunch, High-Tea
and Dinner buffet and the food stalls on opening day. Palms
Cafe is now fully operational. Come with the family and try
our new menu!
&
Kindly note that the Western and Local dishes are now
prepared in separate, dedicated kitchens. As such, the
turnaround time for food orders from the two kitchens may
differ, especially during peak hours.
Happy New Year
2013 !
Know any Club member who has
just won an award on the NATIONAL or
INTERNATIONAL stage?
Order your FESTIVE GOODIES
from Le Petit Tresor
If you don’t want to be bogged down with the baking and
clearing up, just order your cakes and delicacies from the
Club. We will send the order forms with your December
SOA. You may also pick one up from the Le Petit counter.
You may collect
Christmas Goodies
Palms Cafe any time
1 Dec 2012, and
We would like to consider featuring the Member in Splash.
Please call our Membership officer Kajal at 6342 3712 or
email [email protected]
Annual Staff Hongbao Fund
your
from
from
your
As is tradition, $30 will be billed to your
December 2012 SOA. Members who
do not wish to contribute, or wish to
give an amount other than $30, please
fill in the Reply Slip enclosed with the
SOA and send it to the Club by
17 Dec 2012.
Lunar New Year Goodies
any time from 24 Jan 2013.
Give us 3 working days to process your orders.
JACKPOT MONTHLY TOP 10 PAYOUTS
SEPTEMBER
Date
Amount($)
Machine Name
14 Sep
8,209
20 Sep
OCTOBER
(M#)
Date
Amount($)
Machine Name
(M#)
Hooray For Honeywood 27
11 Oct
3,414
Torch Of The Gods
15
8,159
Cheeky Monkey
28
14 Oct
3,389
Qin Shi Huang
3
16 Sep
6,420
Cheeky Monkey
29
12 Oct
3,330
Cheeky Monkey
29
16 Sep
3,899
Rich Craft
19
26 Oct
3,308
Cheeky Monkey
29
16 Sep
2,846
Qin Shi Huang
3
14 Oct
3,295
Cheeky Monkey
29
29 Aug
2,570
Return Of The Samurai
22
27 Sep
2,744
Hooray For Honeywood 27
12 Sep
2,285
The Big Buck
6
10 Oct
2,485
Return Of The Samurai
22
22 Sep
2,239
The Big Buck
6
26 Oct
2,480
Torch Of The Gods
14
15 Sep
2,233
5 Koi
18
16 Oct
2,427
Golden Panda
35
08 Sep
1,891
5 Koi
18
26 Oct
2,280
Rich Craft
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R EVIEWS ~ S OCIAL
Chang-er leading the children in procession
Mid-Autumn Festival: 29 September
Sheer magic!
We all look forward to the mid-autumn festival – but for
different reasons. For the adults, it is the time of the year for
mooncakes and endless teas. The children enjoy more the
carnival and playing with colourful lanterns. This year was
no different.
The celebrations began at 7pm with the first stage
game, a mooncake-making contest. The kids were given
plasticine and told to create a mooncake. That proved quite
a challenge to their creativity!
Then came the hula-hoop contest where 20 kids tried
to keep the hoop off the ground for as long as they could.
There was also a magic show. But the highlight of the
evening must be the face changing performance! It was
amazing how the performer changed his masks at lightning
speed.
Then as darkness descended, it was time for the kids to
parade round the premises with their lanterns led by Chang
Er. The sight of the children carrying their lighted lanterns
by the poolside was simply magical!
Here’s my mooncake - freshed moulded
Kids jazzing up their keyrings
by NIRMAL CHAHAL
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R EVIEWS ~ S OCIAL
Hair Care Workshop: 13 October
Care for your crowning glory
by ALEX SEO
Most of us have issues with our hair. If it’s not dandruff, it’s
itchy scalp or perhaps something worse – like falling hair!
So it was with eager anticipation that our members came
for the hair-care workshop conducted by Beijing 101. The
consultant spoke of the various hair problems and their
causes. Most could be traced to our lifestyle choices and
improper hair-care routines.
The consultant gave a demonstration on daily hair care
techniques and a scalp massage which can be done at
home.
A lively discussion followed where members got the
chance to ask the hot-button questions they’ve been
carrying for a long time. Most of them went away satisfied.
One delighted member won the lucky draw and walked
away with a hamper of hair-care products. With the new
confidence gained from the talk, members couldn’t wait for
the weekend – to let their hair down!
Here’s how you do your hair massage
Will & Estate Planning: 13 October
Security for your
loved ones
by JULIET SEAH
Writing wills is not something we like to bring up in social
conversation. It is a subject that can be sensitive and
unpleasant. On the other hand, it is also something that is
vital in ensuring that our loved ones are cared for in the event
of our untimely death.
The speaker Mr Kenneth Yap spoke of the benefits of
writing a will and how the law will distribute assets in the
absence of a will. Mr Yap shared a few scenarios to allow
the participants to come to a better understanding of how
they can ensure that their loved ones do not lose out in the
distribution of their assets.
Participants found out that there are various ways to
distribute their assets. Some of the ways include by percentage, by a fixed amount of cash and by transferring their
personal accounts. At the end of the talk, the participants
had the chance to ask questions and have them answered by
a professional. If nothing else, they left with a more positive
attitude towards planning their will and estate.
Participants noting the points made by the speaker
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R EVIEWS ~ S PORTS
Winners all. SIA Group Sports Club and SSC winners pose for a group shot
24th Annual Bi-Lateral Games: 10, 13 & 14 October
We came so close!
by ARUN RAJAN
Sports Chairman Krishan Kashyap addressing the participants
Eight
games were contested in these annual games
between our Club and SIA Group Sports Club. The games
were Badminton, Billiards, Bowling, Golf, Squash, Soccer,
Tennis and Table Tennis. SSC had a good start by taking the
golf game by a solitary point. Then our socceroos came on
and had the chance to open up our advantage when they
led 3-1 in the soccer game. But they blew their chances
and eventually lost the game 4-3.
We managed to recapture the lead by taking the
Badminton and Table Tennis games. But SIA responded by
taking the Squash, Bowling, Billiards and Tennis games to
win the annual event with an overall score of 5-3.
The dinner cum trophy presentation was held at the
SSC Grand Ballroom. Sports Chairman Krishan Kashyap
addressed the participants. In a gesture of friendship
Krishan gave away the prizes for the SIA wins while SIA’s
Captain Mathew Mathew, the chairman of the organizing
committee, gave away the prizes for the SSC wins.
RESULTS
SIA Group Sports Club
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Singapore Swimming Club : 3
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R EVIEWS ~ S PORTS
The SSC Bowling Team
The Snooker players
The Soccer players
The Badminton players
The Table Tennis players
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R EVIEWS ~ S PORTS
3rd Inter-Social Club Golf Tournament (Fourth Leg) – 19 October
All smiles as SSC take second spot
by PHILIP TAN
T he
cool and breezy day saw 16 of
our golfers compete the third leg of
this year’s tournament.
Singapore
Recreation Club hosted the event held
at Orchid Country Club. In all, seven
clubs participated. The total Stableford
points based on 80% handicap of each
team was collated to determine the
winners for this leg,
A delicious eight-course dinner was
served in Pin Si Restaurant at SAFRA
Yishun. The golfers sat on the edge
of their seats as they waited for the
results. But it ended happily for our
players who finished in second spot in
this leg of the tournament, and overall
second across the four legs played this
year. Francis Chia and Steven Eng
were the toast of the day.
RESULTS
(FOURTH LEG)
CHAMPION:
Singapore Recreation Club
2ND POSITION:
Singapore Swimming Club
3RD POSITION:
Chinese Swimming Club
4TH POSITION:
Serangoon Gardens Country Club
5TH POSITION:
Singapore Cricket Club
6TH POSITION:
Tanglin Club
7TH POSITION:
Changi Beach Club
Golf Convenor Laree Chong with Steven
Eng (L) and Francis Chia (R)
Over the moon with their win
OVERALL RESULTS
(AFTER ALL 4 LEGS)
CHAMPION:
Singapore Recreation Club
2ND POSITION:
Singapore Swimming Club
3RD POSITION:
Singapore Cricket Club
4TH POSITION:
Chinese Swimming Club
5TH POSITION:
Serangoon Gardens Country
6TH POSITION:
Tanglin Club
7TH POSITION:
Changi Beach Club
SSC 10th Golf Competition 2012 – 7 November
Rain didn’t stop the game
by PHILIP TAN
F orty-four of our golfers participated in the competition played at National Service
Resort & Country Club (Kranji). The format of play for the day was System 36
Stableford. Rain halted play twice, but our golfers managed to complete their
game eventually.
After the game, the golfers had a nice buffet dinner and prize presentation at
NSRCC’s Sanctuary Room 1. Kudos to our top three golfers!
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RESULTS
CHAMPION
: Jason Ong
2ND POSITION : Francis Chia
3RD POSITION : Richard Ng
R EVIEWS ~ S PORTS
Billiards Open Championships: 11 - 14 September
Anthony wins handsomely
by ARUN RAJAN
T he
match started off with two
groups of four individuals playing in
league format. Anthony Leong, Jasper
Koh, Lee Simian and Roland Wong
advanced to the next round. After two
long and energy-sapping semi-final
matches, it was Anthony Leong and
Lee Simian who were left standing. In
the end, it was Anthony Leong who
prevailed.
RESULTS
CHAMPION
: Anthony Leong
2ND POSITION : Lee Simian
3RD POSITION : Jasper Koh
4TH POSITION : Roland Wong
SSC 9th Golf Competition 2012:
10 October
A perfect day
for golf
by PHILIP TAN
L-R: Richard Tan, Anthony Leong, Prashant Chainani (Billiards Convenor),
Jasper Koh and Dhanesh Chainani
Table-Tennis Friendly: 3 November
SSC trounce NUSS 12–4
by TABBY SIM
I n a friendly game played at our table-tennis hall, our team chopped and smashed
M arina
Bay Golf Course was the
venue for the competition played in
80% Handicap Stableford format. It
was a great day for golf and everyone
was on form. Our golfers teed-off
without problem.
The dinner and prize presentation
ceremony were held at SSC Grand
Ballroom after the game. The top three
golfers of the day were presented with
their medals.
their way to beat a spirited NUSS Team.
RESULTS
CHAMPION
: Manak Chand
Maheswari
2ND POSITION : Kenett Koh
3RD POSITION : Sim Huat Hoe
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R EVIEWS ~ S PORTS
Table-Tennis Mini Friendly Tournament: 8 September
SSC wins Inaugural
Tournament
by GOH JU LIN
RESULTS
CHAMPION:
Singapore Swimming Club
2ND POSITION:
PinoyPingPong@
Sg Table Tennis Club
3RD POSITION:
W e were delighted to be invited by Punggol North CSC for
this first quadrangular mini friendly competition with them
and two other teams, namely, Standard Chartered Bank
and PinoyPingPong@Sg Table Tennis Club.
The format of play was: 3 Men’s Singles / 2 Ladies’
Singles / 2 Men’s Doubles / 1 Ladies’ Doubles / 1 Mixed
Doubles.
The competition was keen but we, ourselves, have a
strong table-tennis tradition in the Club and ended up on
top of the heap.
Punggol North CSC
4TH POSITION:
Standard Chartered Bank
10th Masters Invitational Individual Doubles Badminton Championship: 10 & 11 November
Li-Ning are the new sponsors
by ARUN RAJAN
E very year this event attracts the finest
Masters Doubles players in the 40 &
above, men’s and ladies’ categories.
So it was great that we had LI-NING
coming onboard to be the title sponsor
for the event. Henceforth, the event will
be known as SSC-Li Ning Invitational
Masters
Doubles
Badminton
Championship
The ladies doubles pairs saw an
increase in participation in both the
combined age 90 years & 100 years
categories. The spectators witnessed
some fine footwork and skillful shuttle
play by the ladies,
In the 40yrs & above category
Sim Hock Beng / Ng Seng Fan put
up a great fight against Johnny Koh /
RESULTS
Lawrence Quek in the rubber set to win
the title. Jason Ooi / Yeap Seng Fang,
on the other hand, didn’t have a raise a
sweat to clinch the 50 years title against
Baharudin Lee / Paul Lee. Foo Kon Fai
/ Chew Chin Hua were the runaway
winners for the 55 years category.
60yrs & above defending Champions
Kamaludin Lee / Lim Peow Leong
retained their title against last year’s
runners-up Yeo Ah Seng / Susanto
Halim. In the ladies combined age 90
years category, Ang Lay Eng / Elaine
Lee played well to win the title and
Natalie Sim / Yu Lan took the 100 years
ladies category title.
SSC Badminton Convenor Terence
Tea presented the prizes.
MEN’S DOUBLES 40-49 YRS
CHAMPION:
Sim Hock Beng / Ng Seng Fang
RUNNER UP:
Johnny Koh / Lawrence Queck
MEN’S DOUBLES 50-54 YRS
CHAMPION:
Jason Ooi / Yeap Seng Tiong
RUNNER UP:
Baharuddin Lee / Paul Lee
MEN’S DOUBLES 55-59 YRS
CHAMPION:
Foo Kon Fai / Choo Chin Hua
RUNNER UP:
Victor Sim / Steven Oh
MEN’S DOUBLES 60 YRS & ABOVE
CHAMPION:
Kamaluddin Lee / Lim Peow Leong
RUNNER UP:
Yeo Ah Seng / Susanto Halim
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R EVIEWS ~ S WIMMING
Kick & Swim: 22 September
Juniors get their first
taste of competition
by CONDREY LIU
The Kick & Swim series was designed to move our Learnto-Swim children away from theory and give them at least a
foretaste of competition.
The event also gave the children an opportunity for
interaction and bonding. Furthermore it forced them to
exercise teamwork, time management and personal
discipline.
All participants were presented with a certificate and a
souvenir collar pin, which they wore with pride.
Grand Prix #4: 28 September
Only a Club event but the
competition was razor keen
by CONDREY LIU
The last Grand Prix of the year did not get off to the best of
starts. To begin with, the starter’s siren malfunctioned after
the first event, leaving us to figure out another way to start
off the swimmers.
But once the meet got underway, it was the swimmers
that took centrestage, as should be the case. The 9-year
old boys showed us why they are considered the most
competitive age group.
The 50m freestyle was won by Matthew Lim, with Nicholas
Cheong just two hundredths of a second behind. Then
Bertrand Cher outswim Matthew in the 100m backstroke
and 200m freestyle, with less than two tenths of a second
separating them in the later event.
The girls advanced group saw Ashley Khoo, Coline StaesPolet and Esther Chan sharing the honours. Ashley won the
first 50m freestyle ahead of Coline and Esther.
In the 200m freestyle, Coline edged out Ashley to take first
place by four-tenths of a second. Then it was Esther’s turn
to show her mettle by touching the board first in the 100m
backstroke ahead of Coline and Ashley.
The overall percentage of personal best timings for this
meet stood at a respectable 83.7%. While it is a relatively
high percentage, the signs show that we are currently short
of swimmers in the older age groups.
Swimmers should step forward to race. It’s a shame for
them to train hard for the year and not put their efforts to the
test by racing.
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F OOD & B EVERAGE
Christmas Goodies
Christmas Day
You may order your Christmas Goodies from Le Petit Tresor. The Order
Form will be sent to members with the December S.O.A. Or you may pick
up a form at the Le Petit counter.
M E AT S
Roast Prime Striploin of Beef (4.5kg)
with Cabernet Sauvignon and Mushroom sauce
Roast Whole Tom Turkey (4.5kg)
with Cranberry & Giblet Sauce
Honey Glazed Gammon Ham (3kg)
with Pineapple and Peppercorn Sauce
Roast Lamb Crown (1.5kg)
with Mint Sauce & Rosemary Sauce
$176
$ 99
$ 98
$115
CAKES & COOKIES
Eggless Christmas Fruit Cake (1kg)
Christmas Fruit Cake with candy, fruit & nuts (1kg)
Christmas Chocolate & Macadamia Log Cake (1kg)
Eggless Christmas Chocolate & Macadamia Log Cake (1kg)
Christmas Chempadak Log Cake (1kg)
Christmas Assorted Cookies (440g)
$
$
$
$
$
$
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PIES
Spicy Curry Chicken Pie (9.5”)
Chicken & Mushroom Pie (9.5”)
Quiche Lorraine (9.5”)
$ 23
$ 23
$ 23
C H O C O L AT E S
Walking Grandpa Santa (65g)
Jolly Santa With Gifts (80g)
Praline (Assorted Flavours) /piece
$ 10
$ 11
$ 1.30
Dinner Set Menu
25 December
STARTER
Scallop Ceviche, Quail Egg
& Chilled Angel Hair
SOUP
Pumpkin Veloute
Bacon, Cheese Tortellini
MAINS
Grilled Beef Sirloin, Eggplant Caponata
& Purple Potato, Herbs Jus
Or
Chicken Roulade, Bread Farchement &
Apricot, Ginger Emulsion
Or
Salmon Escalope, Braised Raddish &
Warm Egg Yolk, Momijioroshi
DESSERT
Banana Kataifi, Sabayon & Caramel
Mascarpone, Vanilla Ice-Cream
New Year’s Eve
Dinner Set Menu
31 December
STARTER
Roasted Duck Breast, Bainiku &
Parma Ham
SOUP
Prawn Bisque, Crispy Yuba
MAINS
Grilled Snapper, Nashi Pear & Mentaiko
Or
Roasted Beef Rib Eye, Red Wine
Sauce & Truffle Satoima
DESSERT
Warm Chocolate Fondue, Mochi,
Almond & Satsuma
New Year’s Day
Dinner Set Menu
1 January
STARTER
Scallop Tetaki, Yuzu Jelly & Yuba
SOUP
Supreme Chicken Broth, Celeriac
& Shimeiji
MAINS COURSE
Roasted Beef Fillet, Rosti, Kuri &
Broccolini
Or
Broil Lamb loin, Rice Cake,
Tapenade & Miso Mustard
Or
Parcel Salmon, kombu Emulsion,
Romaine & Shichimi
DESSERT
Black Sesame Crème Brulee & Raspberry
Sorbet
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S TAFF N EWS
Inter-Club (Staff) Bowling League 2012: 9 November
SSC staff are Champs
by DANIEL NG
Our fabulous four - Rahmat, Lily, Nazri & Rajendran - wielding their tropy and medals
Staff teams from ten clubs took part
in the tournament hosted by Singapore
Recreation Club. It was tense right
from the start. After the first game,
we found ourselves in third position,
with American Club leading the pack.
But our staff team comprising Lily Tan,
Mohamad Nazri, M. Rajendren and
Rahmat Sukiman stayed focused.
After a pep talk by Lily, our bowlers
came back firing on all four barrels.
We registered 713 pinfalls in the
second game to close the gap with the
leader. By the start of the third game
we were playing like men and women
possessed. We took over the lead
from the fifth frame and the rest, as they
say, is history. For the records we went
on to register 728 pinfalls for the final
game and were crowned Champions!
Staff Training and Upgrading
Our service staff picked
up some real GEMS
by VANESSA LEE
In
September, we organized several
GEMS training programmes for our
staff. GEMS is the acronym for “Go
the Extra Mile for Service”. One of them
was “Salute, Smile & Connect with my
Guests”. The objective of this course
was to instil in our service staff passion,
commitment and a positive service
mindset. Those who took part had a
good learning experience!
The “Lead a Service Team” workshop
was for our supervisors and executives.
The modules included Planning for the
team to achieve Service Outcome,
Developing a Cohesive Team, Facilitating Teams to achieve Results and
Coordinating with Management on
issues relating to service delivery.
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Developing a passion for service
U PCOMING E VENTS
Line Dance
Saturday, 26 January
The Line Dance Tea Party is here again! Bring your
friends and family and join us for an afternoon of fun,
with a delicious high-tea buffet thrown in!
Date
Time
Venue
: Saturday, 26 Jan
: 1pm – 5pm
: Grand Ballroom
• Song requests may be made with the
application; however the final list will be
decided by popular request.
• Maximum 200 participants
• Minimum 150 participants to commence
Social Golf Game
: Wednesday, 19 Dec
: 7am
: Marina Bay Golf Course
Date
Time
Venue
39th Mixed Foursome
League - Open Masters
Date
Time
: Sunday, 13 Jan
: 1.30pm check-in,
2pm roll-off
: $39.59 (Adult)
$55.64 (Guest)
Fees
Cosmic Bowling
Date
: 29 Dec & 26 Jan
Venue
: Bowling Centre
Time
: 7pm – 11pm
Fees
: $21.40 / lane / hour
No. of Bowlers : 8 Bowlers / lane (max)
For more information, contact the Social Department
Tel 63423 650 / 670 / 672 / 695
or email to [email protected]
WEEKEND BAZAAR
Now happening every weekend!
Squash
Handicap Ladder 2012 Champion of Champions
Date
Venue
Time
Fees
Eligibility
: 8 - 15 Dec
: Squash Court
: 3pm (Sat)
7pm (Tue & Thu)
: $16.05
: Winners of the Quarterly
Handicap Ladders 2012
10am – 10pm @ The Atrium
Good news! Now we have the weekend Bazaar
running every weekend at the Club. It’s good
hunting ground for your knick-knacks, fashion wear,
household items and gifts.
STALL BOOKING DEADLINE:
Every Monday for the coming weekend Bazaar
SPORTS CONTACTS
BADMINTON
Arun Rajan 6342 3615
[email protected]
TABLE TENNIS / TENNIS
Tabby Sim 6342 3616
[email protected]
BOWLING / SQUASH
Daniel Ng 6342 3617
[email protected]
GOLF
Philip Tan 6342 3613
[email protected]
SOCCER
Mustajab bin Kassim 6342 3614
[email protected]
SPORTS COUNTER
For more information, contact the Social Department
Tel 63423 650 / 670 / 672 / 695
or email to [email protected]
(for booking of Sports Facilities)
6342 3603
[email protected]
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F ITNESS ~ C LASSES
FITNESS
MARTIAL ARTS
Abs-Butts-Thighs by Ahmad Yunus
Aikido by Koh Nai Sing
Table Tennis Junior Group Coaching
Tue, 8am - 9am
Thu, 7.15pm - 8.15pm
$32.10/mth
Sun, 12.30pm - 2pm
$32.10/mth
Age 13 years & above
Age 6 - 16 years
Aquarobics
Qigong by Ngiam Tong Kheng
Wed, 7.15pm - 8.15pm
$48.15/mth
Wed, 8.45am - 10.15am
$64.20/mth
Sat, 9.30am - 10.30am
$42.80/mth
Min. 5 students to commence
Aqua Spin by Yannick & Alicia
Thu, 7pm - 8pm
$187.25/mth
Max. 12 students per class
For age 18 and above
Cardio Mixed by Ahmad Yunus
Fri, 8am - 9am
$32.10/mth
Keep Fit by Karen Yip
Tue, 10am - 11am
Thu, 10am - 11am
Thu, 6.30pm - 7.30pm
$32.10/mth (once a week)
Mixed Martial Arts by Eric De Koba
Group Session
Tue, 7pm - 8pm
$187.25/mth
Private Session
$107 per student/hr
$160.50 per 2 students/hr
$199.02 per 3 students/hr
$214 per 4 students/hr
Taekwondo by Sam Tan
Sat, 5.30pm - 6.30pm
$32.10/mth
Min. 5 students to commence
Sat, 3pm - 5pm
$60/mth
Beginners Intake in Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct
Min. 3 students to commence
Pilates (Mats) by Serena Tan
Taiji Quan by Tay Choong Chua
Low-Impact Aerobics by Jenny Ng
First 4 Mon of the mth, 8pm - 9pm
$64.20/mth
Pilates with Props by Ann Ho
First 4 Mon of the mth, 11am - 12pm
First 4 Wed of the mth, 9.30am - 10.30am
$69.55/mth (once a week)
Total Body Conditioning
by Christine Tan
Mon, 9am - 10am
Fri, 10am - 11am
$32.10/mth (once a week)
Yoga by Sakina Yusof
Mon, 10am - 11.30am
Mon, 6.30pm - 8pm
$58.85/mth (once a week)
Yoga by Fehmida
Wed, 10.30am - 12pm
Sat, 10.30am - 12pm
$53.50/mth
Min. 5 students to commence
Sun, 9am - 10am (Beginners)
Sun, 10am - 11am
$32.10/mth
Beginners Intake in Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct
Min. 3 students to commence
Taiji Quan by Rose Ong
(Yang & Chen style)
Fri, 7.30pm - 9pm
Sat, 1pm - 2.30pm
$200.63/10 lessons (15hrs)
Min. 10 students to commence
NOTE
1. Additional charge of $10.70 for
guests.
2. Limited places available for guests
for selected classes.
3. Guest charges will be debited from
the Member’s account.
SQUASH
Squash Coaching Programme
Tue, 7pm - 8pm
Sat, 9am - 10am
Sat, 5.30pm - 6.30pm
$42.80/mth
Min. 10 students to commence
Introduction by Mark Liew
Contact Daniel at 6342 3617 or email
[email protected]
Age 6 – 12 years
Duration :
2 Days
Total Hours:
4 hrs (2 hrs/session)
$85.60/student (Min.3 / Max.4)
For Beginners by Mark Liew
Duration :
6 Weeks
Total Hours:
6 hrs (1 hr/session)
$128.40/student (Min.3 / Max.4)
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by Coach Li Guo Bin
Fri, 8pm - 10pm
Sat, 3pm - 5pm
$160.50/12 x (Fri/Sat)
Check commencement of next class
with Sports Staff
Table Tennis Adult Group Coaching
Age 17 years & above
by Coach Li Guo Bin
Mon, 8pm - 10pm
Wed, 8pm - 10pm
$176.55/12 x (Mon/Wed)
Check commencement of next class
with Sports Staff
TENNIS
Tennis Junior Development
Programme
Age 6 - 16 years
by JIMBO Tennis Management
Sun, 5pm - 7pm (Beginners)
Sun, 3pm - 5pm (Intermediate
& Advanced)
$96.30/mth (Beginners)
$107/mth (Intermediate)
$117.70/mth (Advanced)
Tennis Elite Programme
Fri, 6.30pm - 8.30pm
$139.10/mth
Students must clear the entry criteria.
Assessment will be scheduled before
official enrolment during the ongoing
class.
BADMINTON
Badminton Youth Development
Programme
Contact Arun at 6342 3615 or
email [email protected]
Intermediate
Elite
: Below 12 years old
: 12 years & above
by Coach Shang Fu Mei
Zumba Fitness by William Ong
Classes pending
TABLE TENNIS
Mon, 7pm - 9pm
Sat, 4pm - 6pm
$85.60/mth (Twice a week)
$64.20/mth (Once a week)
Assessment will be scheduled before
official enrolment during the ongoing
class. Beginners will be directed to the
Junior Group Coaching programme.
Badminton Junior Group Coaching
by Coach Yeo Ah Seng
Sun, 2pm - 4pm
Fri, 7.30pm - 9.30pm
F ITNESS ~ C LASSES
PRIVATE COACHING
Table Tennis Private Coaching
by Coach Li Guo Bin @ $44.94/hr
Yang & Chen Style Taiji Quan
by Rose Ong
Tennis Private Coaching
by External Coaches:
James Bagawan & Alex Chew @ $64.20/hr
Edmond Chee @ $58.85/hr
by SSC Residential Coaches:
Lee Theng Hee &
Lim Hoa Cheng @ $49.22/hr
NOTE
1. Max. of 4 members per coach.
2. Only the above coaches are allowed
to conduct lessons in SSC.
3. No cash transactions are allowed.
All billings (lessons and facilities
booking charges) must be settled
through the Club’s billing system
at Level 2 of Sports Centre before
commencement of each coaching
lesson.
GYM INSTRUCTORS
Gym Personal Training Packages
Contact Fitness Trainers, Derek or Raj
at 6342 3610 or email
[email protected]
Individual Package
5 Sessions @ $53.50 / session ($267.50)
10 Sessions @ $48.15 / session ($481.50)
20 Sessions @ $45.48 / session ($909.50)
Twin Package
5 Sessions @ $85.60 / session ($428)
10 Sessions @ $77.04 / session ($770.40)
20 Sessions @ $72.76 / session ($1455.20)
Triple Package
5 Sessions @ $102.72 / session ($513.60)
10 Sessions @ $92.02 / session ($924.48)
20 Sessions @ $86.67 / session ($1746.24)
FREE TRIAL
AVAILABLE
for the classes listed,
except for those pending
commencement
T aiji
Quan is a Chinese art that has been developed over the centuries
not just for self-defence but also to cultivate health and strength personal
discipline. It improves blood circulation, balance and coordination, and at the
same time helps one to relax. Its constant practice helps tone the muscles
and strengthen the nervous system.
Instructor’s Profile
2004 - Gold Medal in the International Championship
in Qingdao, China in Chen Style Taiji Quan
and Chen Style Taiji Sword
2006 - Gold Medal in the Second World Traditional
Wushu Championship in Chen Style Taiji Quan
and Chen Style Taiji Sword in Shaolin, China
2008 - International Judge at the International Wushu
Championship in Singapore
2009 - Gold Medal for Wudang Taiji Sword in the
International Traditional Chinese Martial Arts
Tournament in Qingdao, China
- Obtained Wushu Duan Wei 6 Certificate
Mixed Martial Arts
by IMPAKT
M ixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a regulated full-contact combat sport between
two fighters trained in various martial art forms:
• Involves stand up and ground fighting
• Employs striking and grappling techniques from various martial arts
including boxing, catch wrestling, jiu jitsu, judo, thai boxing and karate.
• Makes you a more rounded fighter
• Gives you a fat blasting workout
Instructor’s Profile
Eric de Koba is the co-founder
and director of Fitness of IMPAKT
Singapore. He has been in the
industry for nine years and is also
a certified Franklin Method, PowerPlate and Kettle Bell instructor. An
accomplished mixed martial arts
competitor, he was awarded the
2003 World Champion in French
Boxing Savate, and was a title holder
in Africa for full-contact karate for a
number of years.
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D IARY of E VENTS
December 2012
FRI/SAT
7-8
SAT
8
Straits Settlement Games 2012
SSC vs Malacca Club vs Penang
Sports Club
Squash Handicap Ladder 2012
- Champion of Champions
8 – 15 Dec @ Squash Courts
WED
19
Social Golf Game
7am @ Marina Bay Golf Course
SAT
29
Cosmic Bowling
7pm – 11pm @ Bowling Centre
SAT
29
Bazaar-at-the-Atrium
29 & 30 Dec
January 2013
SUN
13
39th Mixed Foursome League
- Open Masters
1.30pm @ Bowling Centre
SAT
26
Cosmic Bowling
7pm – 11pm @ Bowling Centre
SAT
26
Line Dance Tea Party
1pm – 5.30pm @ Grand Ballroom
SAT
26
Bazaar-at-the-Atrium
26 & 27 Jan
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C LUB D IRECTORY
MAIN HOTLINES
FRONT DESK RECEPTION: 63423 600/601
MEMBERSHIP [email protected]
Membership Enquiries / Car Park Labels /
Reciprocal Clubs / Change of Address:
6342 3693
Replacement of Cards / Child Admission
Cards / Child Registration:
6342 3625
Re-Activation / Absent Membership /
Temporary Visit / Life Membership:
6342 3621
Ordinary Conversion / New Application /
Transfer of Membership: 6342 3712
Term Membership (Individual/Corporate)
/ Junior Conversion / Spouse / Proxy:
6342 3648
Locker Application & Withdrawal:
6342 3604
FINANCE fi[email protected]
Monthly Statements: 6342 3647
GIRO Payments
: 6342 3636 / 3637
SOCIAL [email protected]
Enquiry: 6342 3650 / 3670 / 3672 / 3695
SPORTS [email protected]
Enquiry: 6342 3613 / 3614 / 3615
/ 3616 / 3617
Facility Booking: 6342 3603
Bowling
: 6342 3602
Gym
: 6342 3610
SWIMMING [email protected]
Competitive
: 6342 3727 / 3713
Learn to swim : 6342 3652
SECURITY [email protected]
Enquiry
: 6342 3655
Lost & Found : 6342 3660 / 3661
ADVERTISING [email protected]
Enquiry
: 6342 3632
FEEDBACK/SUGGESTION
[email protected]
SPORTS FACILITIES
Guest Fee of $5 is applicable for Badminton,
Billiards & Pool, Jacuzzi/Sauna/Steam
Room, Squash, Tennis and Table Tennis
BADMINTON
W’day
W’end & PH
6342 3603
7am - 5pm
$4/ct/hr
5pm - 11pm $6/ct/hr
7am - 11pm $6/ct/hr
BILLIARDS & POOL 6342 3603
Daily
9am - 11pm $3/table/hr
BOWLING
6342 3602
Off Peak Hour Rates
Daily 12pm - 6pm
$2/game (Member)
$2.50/game (Guest)
Peak Hour Rates
Daily after 6pm
$2.50/game (Member)
$3/game (Guest)
Concession-Applies regardless of the time
League Bowler
$1.50/game
Youth 12 - 21yrs
$1.50/game
Youth under 12yrs
$1/game
JACUZZI / SAUNA /
6342 3604
STEAM ROOM
Daily
7am - 10pm
Closed for cleaning on
Mon & Thu
8.30am - 9.30am (Ladies)
9.30am - 10.30am (Gents)
GYM (Members Only) 6342 3610
Mon - Fri, & Eve of PH 5.45am - 10.30pm
Sat, Sun & PH
5.45am - 10pm
Enquiry
LIBRARY
Sun - Thu, & PH
Fri, Sat & Eve of PH
8.30am - 12am
8.30am - 1am
RESTAURANTS & EATERIES
SQUASH
Daily 7am - 10pm
6342 3603
$3/ct/hr
TABLE TENNIS
W’day, Sun & PH
6342 3603
7am - 6pm
$3/table/hr
7am - 4pm
$3/table/hr
Sat
TENNIS
Daily 7am - 6pm
Daily 6pm - 11pm
6342 3603
$2/ct/hr
$4/ct/hr
SHOPS
BARBER
Tue - Fri
Sat & Sun
Closed on Mon
6342 3605
10am - 7pm
9am - 7pm
SPORTS PRO SHOP
6348 8658
Tue - Fri
6pm - 9pm
W’end, Eve of PH & PH 3pm - 8pm
Closed on Mon
THE HAIRVEN
Tue - Fri
W’end
Closed on Mon & PH
6342 3608/3686
10.30am - 7.30pm
10am - 7pm
MAHJONG ROOM
Sun - Thu
Fri – Sat
Room rates apply
THE PALMS
Sun - Wed & PH
Thu - Sat & Eve of PH
6342 3679
11am - 10pm
11am - 11pm
JACKSON MILLER
Lunch
12pm - 3pm
Dinner
6.30pm - 11pm
Closed on Tuesdays
Open on Eve of PH and PH
DELICATESSEN
Daily
6342 3681
8am - 10pm
KAM BOAT HOUSE
6342 3659
Lunch
11.30am - 3pm
Dinner
6.30pm - 11pm
*Open at 10am on Sun & Eve of PH
Closed on Mon
FOUNTAIN BAR
Tue - Thu, Sun & PH
4pm - 11pm
Fri, Sat & Eve of PH
4pm - 1am
Closed on Mondays
Open on Eve of PH and PH
LOUNGES & BARS
Happy Hour (Daily) 5pm - 8pm
GAME ROOM
LUCKY STRIKE
JACKPOT
Sun - Wed
Thu - Sat
: 6342 3677 / 3674
[email protected]
Banquet
: 6342 3675 / 3627
[email protected]
No outside food in Club’s Premises
6342 3651
9am - 12am
9am - 1am
6342 3698
7am - 12am
7am - 1am
VIDEO GAMES ROOM
Daily
10am - 11pm
REST & RELAX
ADAM’S RETREAT & EVE’S CORNER
Daily
8.30am till Club Closes
D’TANJONG
6342 3684
Mon - Wed
2pm - 12am
Thu - Sat & Eve of PH
2pm - 1am
Sun & PH
12pm - 12am
*Extended Happy Hour till 12am on Sun,
except Eve of PH & PH
D’SPORTS
Mon - Fri
Sat & Eve of PH
Sun & PH
6342 3684
5pm - 12am
5pm - 1am
5pm - 12am
D’GALAXY
Mon - Wed
Thu & Fri
Sat & Eve of PH
Sun & PH (Main Hall)
Sun & PH (Private Rooms)
6342 3635
4pm - 12am
4pm - 1am
3pm - 1am
3pm - 12am
12pm - 12am
STRAITS OF MALACCA
Mon - Thu
Fri & Eve of PH
Sat
Sun & PH
6342 3683
12pm - 11pm
12pm - 12am
10am - 12am
10am - 11pm
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