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The Tanglin Club
MAY-JUNE 2016
VIVA MEXICO
THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE A
A GOURMET JOURNEY
THROUGH BOTTEGA’S CELLAR
An extraordinary and exclusive opportunity awaits you to
meet the charming and charismatic Sandro Bottega, Owner
of Bottega, a family tradition of fine wines and digestifs
through decades. Sandro will host Tanglin Members for an
unforgettable journey through world class selections from his
cellar of excellent Prosecco, wines, and liqueurs. Please save
the date for Wednesday, 11 May and join us for an evening
gourmands and wine lovers will not want to miss.
Upon arrival, Cicchetti and Prosecco will be served, followed
by a 5-course meal, carefully paired by Bottega and our
Executive Chef, Eric Cheam, complemented by our very
special “Bottega Digestifs Bar” with classics like Sambuca,
Limoncino, Grappa and more. Mr Bottega’s collection is
available in over 120 countries. To ensure quality, this event
is capped at 70 diners. Combined with this fabulous price,
this dinner will book up quickly, so do reserve early to
avoid disappointment.
Wednesday, 11 May
7.30pm
Churchill Room
Member $98 | Guest: $118
RESERVATIONS: [email protected] | ENQUIRIES: 6622 0432
Please note that only form and email bookings / cancellations are accepted.
A 1-week cancellation policy applies.
GENERAL COMMITTEE 2015/2016
PRESIDENT
Robert Wiener
VICE-PRESIDENT
Eugene Lim
HONORARY TREASURER
David Palmer
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONVENOR
Glenn Bryce
DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING CONVENORS
Eugene Lim
David Goh
RULES CONVENOR
Roger Hancock
A Taste of Mexico at The Tanglin Club p9
HUMAN RESOURCE & PROCUREMENT CONVENOR
Ho Chee Lin
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES CONVENOR
Kelvin Kaw
Contents
SPORTS & RECREATION CONVENOR
Zoeb Sadiq
HOUSE CONVENORS
Rolv Stokkmo
Franklin Wong
The General Committee is effective until the
30 May 2016 Annual General Meeting.
02
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
35
BRIDGE SECTION
03
EDITOR’S MESSAGE
36
CHOIR SECTION
04
GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE
37
DANCE SECTION
06
MEMBER NEWS
New Members
38
DARTS SECTION
38
GOURMET SECTION
09
FOOD & BEVERAGE, EVENTS
39
GOLF SECTION
25
YOUTH
40
LAWN BOWLS SECTION
26
LIBRARY
41
SQUASH SECTION
27
BOOKS SECTION
42
TENNIS SECTION
28
DVDS SECTION
43
TEN-PIN BOWLING SECTION
30
FITNESS
Member Feature
44
STAFF NEWS
33
BALUT SECTION
47
CINEMA
34
BILLARDS SECTION
MANAGEMENT
GENERAL MANAGER
Josie Tulipano
[email protected]
FINANCE DIRECTOR
Clara Tan [email protected]
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Eric Cheam
[email protected]
SPORTS & RECREATION DIRECTOR
Mark James
[email protected]
FACILITIES DIRECTOR
Sunny Ng
[email protected]
HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR
Celestine Kho
[email protected]
FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR
Derrick Loh [email protected]
RULES DIRECTOR
Lim Tat Kuan
[email protected]
MAGAZINE
SENIOR GRAPHICS EXECUTIVE
Ng Hui Hui
[email protected]
GRAPHICS EXECUTIVE
Hidayah Rosli
[email protected]
For advertising and magazine enquiries:
SENIOR MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE
Crystal Ng | 6622 0533
[email protected]
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Club. The Tanglin Club welcomes articles and other contributions from Members. However, the Membership Services
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PAGE 1 THE TANGLIN CLUB
President’s Message
Dear Fellow Members
It seems as though only a few months have passed since I first addressed
you as your new President, a year ago. They say time flies when you are
having fun and indeed, it has been an absolute pleasure to serve you, and
I sincerely thank you for the honour.
We Hear You
Throughout the year, as a General Committee (GC) Member, we have set
about communicating with you more frequently across more subjects, to
ensure you are kept well abreast of Club news and progress. Along with
increased communication modes, we also ensured that we enhanced our
feedback channels, to better enable us to hear from you. We are listening,
and we have been guided by the collective ‘Voice of Member’ on matters,
large and small. Owing to the thousands of comments that Membership
has shared with us, we’ve been given better insight to serve you.
Annual General Meeting
We urge you to play a part in our future by attending and voting at our
upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM), 30 May. And as we prepare
ourselves for the AGM with resolutions we believe will better serve the Club,
we not only reflect upon the solid year that just transpired, but equally so
upon the changing economic climate in Singapore, and beyond. The
cautious financial environment can already be felt within the walls of our
Clubhouse. This is a defining time. Please have your say, and participate
with your questions and your vote.
Headwinds
Though we’ve just closed our fiscal year, a year with unprecedented
Member engagement, a stellar calendar of 150th celebrations, and the
long-awaited opening of Tang Yun, usage and financial metrics on our
dashboard for March and April bring home the important role of the GC.
Collectively, we give very serious consideration to effectively plan for
continued fiscal health and strong Member satisfaction. We appreciate
and respect that our role requires us to protect that we remain the premier
Club in Singapore for the next 150 years and beyond.
Productivity
Tanglin cannot continue to crawl on account of our outdated, inefficient
and un-integrated IT systems. Highly manual, unproductive processes,
contribute toward a hefty payroll. These ever-escalating payroll costs will
cripple us in the intermediate term if they are not contained through the
prudent deployment of technology.
Labour Crisis
Further contributing toward escalating payroll costs is the industry-wide
labour crisis. The service industry competes hard for very limited resources,
which not only drives the cost of labour up, but also means that we cannot
recruit sufficient personnel, thus leaving us short-handed across most
aspects of the Club. Those we do hire, often leave prematurely for greener
pastures. Our records show that our turnover grew in 2015, particularly
amongst relatively new (1-2 years), unionised, positions. As a result, our core
Team has to work even harder, which as you can appreciate, can create
morale and service challenges.
Investing in IT
More than ever, we heed the need to invest in robust Enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP) business-management software. My esteemed GC
colleague, and Information Technology Sub-Committee (ITSC) Convenor,
Glenn Bryce, will be reporting via NewsBites and our digital screens on the
efforts, led by IBM, to prepare for a major overhaul of our IT systems. Please
make the time to apprise yourself of our progress and come prepared to
the AGM to vote on this important and necessary investment. I also take
this opportunity to thank Glenn, and the Committee Members of ITSC, for
their tireless efforts this year.
More Guest Rooms
This brings me to another important AGM
proposal – the increase in guest rooms from 16 to
27. Year-long, we have been reporting to you on
this necessary project. I say necessary because
our accommodation is an outstanding way to
augment our financial position. Rooms, as you
know, have very few associated operating
costs, which means their revenue contributes
significantly toward funding Club overheads.
Fiscal Prudence
As reported last month, we have now begun the
conversion to LED lights within the indoor tennis
courts. And shortly, we will go to tender, to further
bring down the rate with which we purchase
our electricity. Both initiatives will drive down our
cost of utilities. As reported in prior issues, Tangles
will shift to a more casual, healthier, self-service
concept. This will help us control payroll and
contribute toward alleviating our labour crunch.
Subscription Increase
Despite efforts noted above, early indicators
suggest a balanced budget will not be possible
without an increase in subscriptions, as reported
in the April issue. Do apprise yourself and join us
at the AGM.
A Word of Gratitude
As is the tradition each May, we gather together
our volunteers for an appreciation cocktail
to say thank you. I would also like to take this
opportunity to say that we are blessed to have so
many committed and talented Sub-Committee
and Section Members, who give countless hours
of their time to make Tanglin even better. I
salute each and every one of these very special
Members!
And on a final note, my dear fellow Members,
I’d like to thank YOU for what has been a
memorable and special year for me as your
President. I am forever grateful for this unique
opportunity.
Respectfully
Robert Wiener
President
THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 2
Editor’s Message
"Your voice and vote
matter, as they determine
the future of our Club."
Dear Fellow Members
As mentioned in last month’s issue, as a trial, we are combining the magazine issues for the months of May and
June this year into a single May-June combined issue, which you now have in your hands. During this period, the
Club’s electronic communications channels (NewsBites, the Club website, and the digital screens) will continue to
serve you any new updates or events that are not in the May-June combined issue. If you still haven’t signed up for
NewsBites, and would like to, please drop an email to [email protected].
I was recently looking through the comments of the most recent Club-wide survey (the Marcom team is still poring
through and analysing the feedback comments), and one of the comments, out of several hundred, stood out to
me. The comment was only four words long, but it spoke loudly to me about what I think the heart of this Club is all
about. The comment read, “I love this club!” That’s it. Just four words. But when I read it, something in me resonated
with it. And I can think of many other Members who would very much agree with that comment as well. I then
began to wonder how many other clubs in Singapore would have Members who would say that about their clubs.
And honestly, I really can’t think of any. Most people I know who join a social club only have an entirely functional
relationship with that club: They join the club just to use the facilities of their interest (such as the gym, or the swimming
pool, or the tennis court), and to have a meal. And then they go home. But for a club to have members who don’t
just use the club facilities and F&B outlets, but enjoy spending time hanging out there, and interacting with the other
members, speaks of a club that has more than just a functional relationship with its members. And I think this is what
makes The Tanglin Club special.
There are many Members who truly love this Club. They enjoy participating in the Club’s various activities and events,
and interacting with other Members. And perhaps, it’s this rich culture of interaction that explains the cordiality and
friendliness amongst the Members and staff that is hard to find in other social clubs. Perhaps, it is for this reason that
explains why this Club has a higher proportion of Members who volunteer their time in the various Committees and
Sub-Committees, simply because they do care for the Club, and want it to become better. I am aware that the
culture that I’ve described above does sound little unique for a social club, but I think maybe this is what makes The
Tanglin Club stand out.
On a final note, the Club’s Annual General Meeting is approaching (Monday, 30 May). Do come and make your
voice heard on the various proposals and resolutions lined up for the meeting. Your voice and vote matter, as they
determine the future of our Club. I quote a fellow General Committee (GC) Member (yet again), “One thing I’ve
learned in my GC tenures is that our membership is wise and can be trusted to do the right thing.” And I’m sure he’s
right about that. After all, the Club has been around much longer than any of us.
That’s all I have. I wish you the pleasant, well-engaged, and meaningful life.
Enjoy our magazine.
Kelvin Kaw
Editor
General Manager’s Message
Dear Members
Viva Mexico
This month, our global culinary ‘travels’
take us to Mexico. In the spirit of México,
H.E. Rogelio Granguillhome Morfin,
Ambassador of Mexico in Singapore,
will grace our special dinner in the
Churchill Room on the 6th. He joins us in
welcoming Guest Chef Jorge Antonio
Rosas Leon, who will be creating some
Mexican favourites that evening. Chef
Jorge is also our featured Chef every
Sunday Lunch at the Churchill Room in
May and on the 28th, Poolside, for our
Mexican Fiesta. We do hope you’ll join us.
Mum’s the Word
Mothers take centre stage at the Club
on 8 May, as we deservingly honour and
pamper them. Both the Wheelhouse
and the Churchill Room are featuring
Mother’s Day Buffets, whilst the Tea
Room is relaxing bye-laws to allow the
little ones to come all dressed up to
treat Mums to our ‘High Tea’.
Ode to Alpha Males
June is “Gents” month. Think: cigars,
beer, beef, and you’ve got the picture.
We’ve lined up a series of great whisky
tasting master classes, the return of
the Tomahawk in the Churchill Room,
the Gentlemen’s Cut on promo in the
Tavern, a superhero-themed High Tea,
Father’s Day Brunch, and heaps more.
Turning Tides
Each year, the General Committee
(GC) adopts an operating budget to
guide the Club financially. This fiscal
year, an even more aggressive budget
was set. The reasoning for this bullish
outlook, approved in the last quarter
of 2015, was based on the fact that for
two years, the Club had seen steady
growth in Member patronage, and
further, it was deemed reasonable
that the newly opened Tang Yun and
the freshly renovated function rooms
would bear plenty of fruit. Moreover,
with dues set at 2008 levels, and prices
pushed downward, a significant hike in
the cost of labour/operating costs since
2008 requires a high revenue target
to land the Club’s required balanced
operating budget. And whilst January
and February posted healthy results, the
past two months have been notably
quieter at the Club. This trend has been
felt island-wide, throughout various
industries, including hospitality.
Value-Engineering
With the current market sentiment, we
have set about to find novel ways to
bring Members added-value. Over
the past few months, we have been
highlighting dozens of “Every Day
Good Value” efforts, which are now
proving quite timely. When you factor
in that Club prices are GST inclusive,
do not attract service or parking
charges, nor require a profit margin,
the Club offers a decidedly better
value proposition than most options in
town. We certainly hope that Members
will continue to show support for the
Club, with steady patronage.
New Products & Services
Additionally, we have begun trying
unique approaches to find products
and services that you might find of
some use. One such experiment was
the Treasury Wine Estate Tasting and
Sale. By offering prices, far below
market, in just six hours, Members
purchased 1,400 bottles of wine. This
suggests that we struck the right cord.
Another experiment involves the
current Mother’s Day Pearl Promotion,
featuring exclusive Tanglin Club
Member pricing, far below market.
The promotion, which started midApril, has similarly seen a very positive
uptake. And starting 1 May, we are
also retailing whiskies and spirits in the
Tea Room, at below market prices.
You may have also noticed that there
is a laundry depot in the car park that
we are currently trialling. If you have
suggestions, I would be delighted to
discuss them with you. You can contact
me at [email protected].
Controlling Overheads
With new revenues sources, we are
better able to cover Club overheads.
However,
given
the
escalating
headwinds, this may prove more
difficult and insufficient to meet the
Club’s high budget expectations.
Therefore, management has been
tasked to seek new ways to enhance
productivity and control overheads.
We have set out to reduce food waste
by removing three buffets: weekday
Wheelhouse breakfast, Express Lunch
at Tangles, and the Executive Lunch
Buffet at the Churchill Room. Buffets,
unless high in volume, are classic
high waste areas. So whilst we have
removed three unproductive buffets,
we are adding more value to the
Tavern and Wheelhouse Salad Bars. As
reported in the President’s Message,
our energy efficiency efforts continue
with the conversion of the indoor tennis
lighting to LED. This, combined with
going to tender for the purchase of
our electricity supply, will mean lower
utility expense. We have also taken to
increase digital communications to trim
printing costs.
Inventory Management
Our Executive Chef, Eric, as reported last
month, is a certified risk management
auditor, and level three supervisory
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point
(HACCP) Officer. This well-equips him to
tighten the flow of purchases, reduce
wastage, and overall, enhance inventory
management. Since he oversees
approximately $6 Million in ‘groceries’,
processed
across
approximately
600,000 meals each year, this new
expertise that we have added at the
helm of the Culinary Team, will bode
well for Tanglin.
Efficiency Engineering
On the staffing front, by merging the
Front and Sports Desks, under the
guardianship of Mr Kumar, we were
able to create efficiency and reduce
headcount by one. Similarly, through
a redistribution of work in Sports &
Recreation, we were able to trim
another headcount there. Since both of
these positions were vacant, we simply
ceased recruitment efforts for these
two roles. These efficiency efforts will
continue so that we ensure continued
enhancements and a higher bar, whilst
maintaining our financial health.
On behalf of the Tanglin Team, I would
like to extend a sincere thank you to
the 2015/2016 GC for their tireless efforts
and skilful leadership. Collectively, they
have brought The Tanglin Club to even
greater heights. We cherish memories
from a year full of terrific highlights and
the Team looks forward to continued
progress with the incoming GC come
end-May.
Upwards and onwards
Josie Tulipano
General Manager
Member News
FAREWELL TO FELLOW MEMBERS
DR GEORGE CALDWELL
“Doctor George”, a long-time Member of The Tanglin Club, passed away here
recently. Born in the County of Durham in 1924, the son of a local doctor, he did
well in school. As decided by his father, he was enrolled as a medical student at the
age of 16 despite his own strong preference to study architecture. He submitted
reluctantly and, as he wrote later, found “it is not easy to learn things you are not
interested in”. These studies were interrupted when during the Second World War,
he volunteered to serve in the Royal Navy and was later mentioned in despatches.
His father had died but left instructions that he must continue to study medicine and
qualify. He became a reluctant doctor and later “just somewhere found it was a
very satisfying occupation”. After a few years in north east England, he made one
voyage to the Far East as a ship’s doctor on board a Glen Line cargo/passenger
liner and then, turning down job offers in North America, he came to Singapore in
1958 and joined Bain & Partners as a general practitioner.
The ‘Emergency’, a Communist demand for complete independence, was still on
in many parts of Malaya. George’s duties included covering a number of rubber
estates in Johore every Thursday and though by then, the area was considered relatively safe, there was still a risk
particularly if the visits were made on a different day of the week.
His other duties included inter alia the main clinic in the Medical Hall, in visiting ships, and attending industrial clinics
in various factories, such as Singapore Glassworks and Singapore Traction Company. This was a time of industrial and
political unrest but “black draught”, a strong purgative, “soon taught malingerers not to complain of what they hadn’t
got”.
Dr George loved classical music, particularly Mahler, Bruckner and Shostakovich and supported music and concerts
even in the early days when these were few and far between. He had many friends in many communities even though
in the early days, the races did not mix much socially. George was an exception. Art and history fascinated him and he
also spent many happy times water-skiing.
Dr George had become a partner in Bain & Co and in around 1979, a member of the Gleneagles Hospital Advisory
Committee. He played a leading and decisive role in expanding this into the leading position it holds today. In 1983,
he left the partnership and, clad in his trademark safari suit, set up his practice at Gleneagles Medical Centre where he
continued for many years. A man with a wealth of practical experience, he published books under the pseudonym of Dr
Igor Mortis and pursued his convictions that palm oil was to be avoided at all costs, that injections of Vitamin B12 could
cure many ills and that medicine appeared to have developed into a money making business, being no longer a calling
to help humanity. In his “retirement”, he carried on extensive email correspondence world-wide and with the LTA, PUB,
HSBC, BBC and other organisations too numerous to mention.
We are all the poorer for his passing.
Richard Hale
MR COLIN TAYLOR
Mr Colin Taylor, beloved husband of Mrs Peggy Taylor, passed away peacefully on
1 March 2016, aged 89, in Leeton, New South Wales, Australia.
Colin first moved to Singapore from Malaysia in 1960 where he had set up his own
trading and shipping company. He was an early Member of The Tanglin Club and
was the Vice-President during the Club’s financial year 1999-2000. Colin worked
and travelled throughout Southeast Asia but always looked forward to spending
his free time with friends at the Club, especially during his Balut team competitions.
After a brief period of 2 years working in Hong Kong, he returned to Singapore
where he continued to work until finally deciding to retire in Australia in 2002.
He is dearly missed by Peggy, nieces Monique and Michelle, nephews Keith and
Barry, and all his friends here in Singapore and around the world.
Peggy Taylor
Member News • New Members
INTRODUCTION EVENING
We extend a warm welcome to our New Members who joined us in April.
ORDINARY MEMBERS
Mr Yong Jiunn Siong & Ms Shirley Yip
Mr Peter David Sartori & Ms Csilla Szollosi
Mr Stephen James Lilley & Ms Karen Kang Kar Ling
Mr Wilson Chay Kwok Choon & Ms Bay Buay Gek
Mr Neil Pabari & Ms Joreen Tan
Mr Robert Jan Mik & Ms Mary Ann Shek Ling
Dr Debbie Wing Li Shan
Mr David Chuang
Ms Annabel Ling & Mr Terence Teo
TERM MEMBERS
Mr Fergus William Hamilton Hay &
Mrs Geraldine Van der Mast-Hay
Mr Ernst Baur & Ms Sunita Rasquinha
Dr Louise Pearce & Dr Christopher Jon Pearce
Mr Stan James Wagner & Ms Brenda Whately
Mr Alok Bhartia & Mrs Alpana Bhartia
TERM MEMBERS
Mr Timothy James Quentin Underwood &
Ms Jessica Maria Underwood
Mr Terence Chan Sze For & Ms Winnie Tang Wing Yi
Mr Sujoy Ghosh & Ms Namita Srivastava
Mr Chiradeep Gupta & Mrs Srinanda Gupta
Mr Paul Kelly & Ms Isabel Kelly
Mr Leonardo Mun Hi Cheul & Ms Vivian Kang Hee Joo
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Ms Lilik Herlina
Ms Beverly Chin
ABSENT MEMBERS
Mr Bhojani Muhammad Arshad
Mr Chen Lian Pang
Mr Ling Yew Huang Adrian
Mr Ng Geok Wah
| Dr Louise Pearce & Dr Christopher Jon Pearce |
| Mr Ernst Baur & Ms Sunita Rasquinha |
| Mr Fergus William Hamilton Hay & Mrs Geraldine Van der Mast-Hay |
| Mr Lee Jhong Seuk & Mrs Lee Sung Hwa |
| Mr Neil Pabari |
| Mr Stan James Wagner & Ms Brenda Whately |
| Mr Stephen James Lilley |
| Mr Terence Chan Sze For |
| Mr Timothy James Quentin Underwood & Ms Jessica Maria Underwood|
| Mrs Alpana Bhartia & Mr Alok Bhartia|
| Ms Namita Srivastava & Mr Sujoy Ghosh |
| Ms Shirley Yip & Mr Yong Jiunn Siong |
Food & Beverage • Events
About Guest Chef
Jorge Antonio Rosas León
Born in Oaxaca, the culinary state of Mexico, Jorge Antonio Rosas León
acquired his love of cooking from helping his grandmother cook as a child.
After graduating from the Culinary Institute of Mexico, he worked in various
kitchens all over Mexico and has over 15 years of experience. For a few years,
Jorge left the restaurant business to instruct at the culinary university, Instituto
Universitario de Oaxaca. Chef Jorge’s passion for food and cooking stems from
Oaxaca, while the influence for his food comes from his city, friends, family, and
the tradition of authentic Mexican cuisine. His specialties include traditional
Mexican cuisine, Spanish cuisine, smoking meats, enology, and pastry.
A TASTE OF
AT THE TANGLIN CLUB
In collaboration with the Embassy of Mexico in Singapore
Featuring Guest Chef Jorge Antonio Rosas León
MEXICAN NIGHT
Get ready for an unforgettable Mexican Night. This year, we are honoured
to have the Ambassador of Mexico in Singapore, H.E. Rogelio Granguillhome
Morfin, grace this event. Be entertained by an opening dance performance
by ‘Esencias de México’ and performances by an acoustic trio. Not forgetting
a mouth-watering Mexican buffet dinner, fabulous tequila drinks and cocktails.
We hope to see you there.
Friday, 6 May
7.00pm to 7.45pm: Welcome Cocktail
8.00pm: Dinner commences
Churchill Room
Guest of Honour: H.E. Rogelio Granguillhome Morfin,
Ambassador of Mexico in Singapore
Member $88 | Guest $98
Inclusive of free-flow of signature Sangria, Mexican Beer & Mexican Tequila
from 7.00pm to 7.45pm, featuring Mixologist Hilda Tan from WWW Concepts
MEXICAN POOLSIDE FIESTA
Take your family and amigos to the Club for an exciting party. Featuring
Mexican live music, groove to the sounds of Mexico while savouring a
scrumptious buffet dinner. It’ll be a fiesta!
Saturday, 28 May
6.00pm to 9.00pm (Buffet closes: 8.30pm)
Poolside*
Member $38.80 | Guest $48.80
Member Child $19.40 | Guest Child $24.40
Walk-in only; no a la carte menu
*In the event of rain, the party will be located at the Wheelhouse instead.
ENQUIRIES: 6622 0432 | [email protected]
CHURCHILL ROOM MEXICAN
SUNDAY LUNCH
Sundays, 15, 22 & 29 May
11.30am to 2.30pm (Buffet closes: 2.00pm)
Member $39.95 | Guest $49.95
Child Member $19.95 | Child Guest $24.95
RRESERVATION & ENQUIRIES: 6622 0555 OR [email protected]
Pop-up Card
Saturday & Sunday, 7 & 8 May
Drop by anytime between 10.00am and 5.00pm
Playroom
Complimentary
Make a special pop-up card to express your
love for Mum!
Hand Bouquet
Sunday, 8 May
Drop by anytime between 10.00am and 5.00pm
Teens Lounge
$10 per bouquet
Hi Kids, thinking of making
something special for Mummy
this coming Mother’s Day? Pop
by the Playroom to create a
beautiful hand bouquet with
our Kids Relations Officers!
REGISTRATION & ENQUIRIES: 6622 0461
[email protected]
YOUTH EVENTS:
GIFT IDEAS FOR MOM
C E L E B R A T E
MOTHER'S DAY WITH US
Freshwater Pearl
Jewellery Private Sale
Featuring limited pieces for a limited time only, these
elegant freshwater pearls are unique gifts for Mums this
Mother’s Day.
View the exclusive collection at the Tea Room from
now till end May.
About the Collection
An interest in cultured pearl led fellow Member Elsie Oh to
design and sell pearls, sourced directly from pearl farms in
China, since 2003. Her pieces were sold through private shows
held in London, Vienna, Hamburg and Frankfurt. While she no
longer sells them overseas, she continues her pearl jewellery
sale in Singapore through private events.
Buffet Lunch
What better way to show your appreciation for the most
important lady in your life than with a splendid buffet lunch
along with the kids? Our scrumptious selection of dishes is
bound to whet your appetite and leave you satisfied. Since
the Wheelhouse doesn’t take reservations, simply drop by
at your convenience and enjoy the flavourful buffet spread.
Sunday, 8 May
12 noon to 3.00pm (Last order: 2.30pm)
Wheelhouse
Member $29.95 | Guest $39.95
ENQUIRIES: 6622 0432 | [email protected]
Tea Time
Buffet Brunch
Express your love for your mum through a little gettogether buffet brunch at the Club. Save these lovely
memories through complimentary instant print photos
taken by our roving photographer, and be entertained
by a 3-piece strolling band. For those dining in the
Churchill Room, enjoy a choir performance from
12.45pm to 1.15pm.
Sunday, 8 May
11.30am to 2.30pm
(Last order: 2.00pm)
Churchill Room, Tavern & Fireplace
It’s tea time! This is a great way to celebrate Mother’s Day
with your family and have fun together. Bring your kids along
and enjoy some quality time decorating pretty cupcakes
and catching up with one another over delectable delights,
savoury treats and refreshing beverages. As you know, the
Tea Room is a very popular outlet and has limited seats, so
do reserve early to avoid disappointment.
Sunday, 8 May
3.30pm to 5.00pm
Tea Room
RESERVATIONS:
[email protected]
ENQUIRIES: 6622 0432
Please note that only form
and email bookings /
cancellations are accepted.
Brunch only
Member $59.95 | Guest $69.95
Member Child $29.95
Guest Child $34.95
Brunch with Prosecco
Member $79.95 | Guest $89.95
Brunch with Champagne
Member $99.95 | Guest $109.95
RESERVATIONS:
[email protected] | ENQUIRIES: 6622 0432
Please note that only form and email bookings /
Great Deals Below Market Promotional Prices
TREASURY WINE ESTATES
Wine Sale @ Tea Room
From now until 31 August
Featuring 75 labels from internationally acclaimed vineyards such as Penfolds, Wolf Blass, Stags Leap,
Beringer and many more, this is the perfect opportunity to stock your wine cellar.
To view wine list, please visit the ‘Tea Room’ page on our website (www.tanglinclub.org.sg/dining/tea-room.html).
For more information, please drop by the Tea Room.
SHISEIDO WORKSHOP:
FUTURE SOLUTION LX HIGH TEA
Shiseido cordially invites you to experience the pinnacle of Shiseido
skincare technology, Future Solution LX. Future Solution LX fuses the
finest of Shiseido’s scientific and experiential achievements to treat
skin to unparalleled care and nurture its ability to self-regenerate. Join
us over high tea and experience how this luxurious skincare range
gives you a glowing youthful radiance emanating from within.
Friday, 27 May
3.00pm to 5.00pm
Claymore Room
RESERVATIONS: [email protected]
A 1-week cancellation policy applies,
unless stated otherwise.
PENFOLDS WINE DINNER
Limited Seats Available
The Tanglin Club and Penfolds present a unique wine dinner
featuring renowned Penfolds wines that have received at least a
90+ point rating. Hosted by Treasury Wine Estates Regional Manager
Simon Cant, with wines thoughtfully paired to a menu prepared by
Chef Eric, diners can expect a memorable epicurean night with
the ‘World’s Most Admired Wine Brand’ as recognised by Drinks
International magazine.
Thursday, 19 May
7.30pm
Churchill Room
About the Speaker
With more than 21 years’ experience
within the wine industry, Simon Cant
complements Penfolds with a unique
combination of knowledge, enthusiasm,
understanding and passion. A skilled wine
educator and communicator, Simon has
reviewed wines for the industry’s top wine
publications and worked in several of
Australia’s leading fine wine retailers and
wholesalers.
Photo is for illustration purposes only.
Tavern
WHITE
ASPARAGUS
SPECIALS
Month of May
Lunch & Dinner
Every spring, white asparagus makes
a brief appearance in markets. You
might be wondering, why is white
asparagus so elusive and hard to
find? It’s because there’s a demand
for it, especially from restaurants,
as Chefs consider it a rare spring
delicacy and appreciate it for its
mellow flavour. What really makes
white asparagus unusual is the fact
that it’s grown in complete sun
deprivation, making it the vampire
of the vegetable world! Join us at
the Tavern this May for a taste of
this delicacy.
APPETISER
Home-cured Norwegian Salmon
white asparagus, lemon dressing
$22.50
WARM APPETISER
Steamed White Asparagus (160G)
choice of
butter sauce | hollandaise | béarnaise
| maltese sauce
$18.95
Brown-Butter Sautéed White Asparagus
62ºc slow-boiled egg, black truffle
$19.95
SOUP
White Asparagus Velouté
seared scallop and avruga caviar
$13.50
MAIN COURSE
Australian Rib Eye Steak
grilled white asparagus, chive potato mousseline,
black pepper sauce
$34.95
Slow Roasted Rack of Lamb with Green Herbs
grilled white asparagus, roasted finger potato thyme jus
$39.95
Pan-seared Salmon Fillet
poached white asparagus, potato purée, sweet onion jus
$30.95
Oven-baked Cod Fish Fillet
steamed white asparagus, spinach mash, tobiko beurre blanc
$31.95
DESSERT
Asparagus Two Way
white asparagus rice pudding tart
with vanilla asparagus ice cream
$11.95
DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL SPECIALS
Sticky rice dumpling, or zong zi, is a classic Chinese food often eaten to
celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival that falls on the 5th day of the 5th month
of the traditional lunar calendar. Savour delicious rice dumplings and treat
yourself to a crispy suckling pig, specially prepared by our team of chefs at
Tang Yun. Pick up an order form at Tang Yun today.
Suckling Pig
(whole)
$168 (U.P. $188)
Traditional Rice Dumpling
Pork Belly Rice Dumpling
Vegetarian Rice Dumpling
(1.3kg)
(300g)
(150g)
$15.80 each
$8.80 each
$3.80 each
Order from now till 7 June | Collection available from 9 May to 9 June | 3 days’ notice required
CHURCHILL ROOM
TOMAHAWK PROMOTION
Month of June
$168 for 2 persons
Includes:
1.4kg bone in steak
tuber veggies
Enjoy a tender, juicy, succulent Tomahawk wagyu steak
cooked to perfection. This 1.4kg bone in steak is made for
sharing and makes a delightful meal for two. It is served
with an array of tuber veggies including corn on cob, and
a hearty sautéed button mushroom with wilted spinach.
FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL
Month of June
Tavern
US Boneless Prime Rib:
Gentlemen’s Cut (250g) @ $38.50 (U.P. $47.45)
seasonal vegetables, yorkshire pudding, baked potato
Celebrating
A MEAL FOR DAD :
COOKING DEMONSTRATION
Dad – a son’s first hero, a daughter’s first love. Put on your
apron and join us for a cooking demonstration to learn a few
new recipes, just in time for Father’s Day! ! Get a chance to
taste all the delicious creations. The demonstration includes
an appetiser, main course and dessert.
Thursday, 16 June
3.00pm to 5.00pm
Fireplace
DAD’S NIGHT
Express your appreciation for your dad and take him for a
splendid Father’s Day 4-course Set Dinner at the Churchill Room
after a long week of work. Enjoy live music on Friday, 17 June
Friday, 17 June
7.00pm
Churchill Room
D-I-Y (DESIGN-IT-YOURSELF)
FATHER’S DAY CAKE & CARD
Surprise Daddy with a Cake and Card this Father’s Day!
We will provide you with a cream cake – all you need
to do is to decorate it with coloured piping, toppings
and icing. Complete your surprise with a creative 'shirt
and tie' card and bring these home to Daddy Dearest.
Saturday, 18 June
11.00am to 12 noon
Teens Lounge
Member Child $20 | Guest Child $25
REGISTRATION & ENQUIRIES: 6622 0461
[email protected]
DADS
FATHER’S DAY HIGH TEA
Superhero-themed
Some Superheroes don’t have capes –
they are called Dad!
This Father’s Day, join us as we have an
Avenger-ous and Marvel-lous time in the Tea Room.
Take this opportunity to make a personalised
badge for your Super-Dad!
Saturday, 18 June
3.30pm to 5.00pm
Tea Room
FATHER’S DAY BRUNCH
Give the man of the house a break from the
barbeque and treat him to a delightful brunch at the
all-time favourite Churchill Room. Our hearty brunch
will lure dad out of bed in no time!
Sunday, 19 June
Churchill Room
Brunch: Member $50 | Guest $60
Child $25 | Guest Child $30
Beer Brunch: Member $68 | Guest $78
Prosecco Brunch: Member $68 | Guest $78
Photos is for illustration purpose only.
MAY & JUNE BEVERAGE SPECIALS
ZLATÁ PRAHA BEER
From Czech Republic
"WINE DOWN" HAPPY HOUR
@ TEA ROOM
May & June,
Available at the Wet Bar only
$10.70 per bottle
CORONA BEER
May & June, All Bars
$8.30 per bottle
$21.00 per bucket of 3
ENJOY 1-1 LA MINGA!
Daily, May & June, Tea Room
6.00pm to 8.00pm
While you’re savouring your wine,
elevate your experience further by snacking
on something delicious.
Cheese Board | $11.80
Charcuterie | $18.95
MAY
JUNE
PENFOLDS
KOONUNGA HILL
AUTUMN RIESLING
BOTTEGA MOSCATO
PETALO DELL'AMORE NV
Origin: Italy, Veneto
Tasting Notes: Straw yellow, with a slight pink
shade. Fine and very persistent perlage.
Flowers, fruits, Muscat grapes. Fragrant,
delicate, markedly sweet
Origin: Barossa and Eden Valleys
(South Australia)
Maturation: Bottled soon after
completion of fermentation, to
preserve freshness and minerality
Fermentation: Stainless steel
fermenters
$13.40 per glass | $64.30 per bottle
PENFOLDS KOONUNGA
HILL SEVENTY-SIX SHIRAZ
CABERNET
Origin: Multi-regional blend, South Australia,
from Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and
Coonawarra
Maturation: 12 months maturation in new and
seasoned old oak hogsheads
Fermentation: Stainless steel tanks
WHISKY & SPIRITS SALE
@ TEA ROOM
Months of May & June
Great deals below market promotional prices,
featuring 26 labels, including:
$85.95
$99.90
$143.40
Drop by the Tea Room for more information.
Origin: Italy, Veneto
Tasting Notes: Brilliant. Strong straw yellow
with a slight pink shade. Clear, characteristic
with scents of flowers, fruit and Muscat grape.
Sweet, harmonious, delicate and typical with
delicate hints of fruit.
Tanqueray 10 Gin
Royal Lochnagar 12 Years
Lagavulin 16 Years
BOTTEGA MOSCATO ROSE
MANZONI PINK PLATED
WHISKY SPECIALS
May Whisky of the Month
Belvenie 12 Years Doublewood
$9 per glass | All Bars
$150 per bottle | Wet Bar only
June Whiskies of the Month
Lagavulin 16 Years
$11.70 per glass | All Bars
The Singleton 12 Years
$8.50 per glass | All Bars
WHISKY MASTER CLASS
WITH WHISKY EXPERT CHRISTOPH B. NYFELER
4 Master Classes await you. Choose 1 or all.
THE SMOOTH, THE SMOKY & THE BEAST:
RANGE OF FLAVOURS EXPLAINED
Wednesday, 1 June
FAIRY TALES & MYTHS:
LEGENDS & ANGELS SHARE EXPLAINED
Wednesday, 29 June
ALL THE WAY FROM BARLEY TO YOUR DRAM:
WHISKY PRODUCTION UNVEILED
Wednesday, 20 July
PERFECT PAIRING:
EAT, DRINK & LOVE YOUR DRAM
Wednesday, 17 August
6.30pm to 7.30pm
Fireplace
Inclusive of 3x 2CL Single Malts and Tapas
Maximum of 20 participants
About the Speaker
Christoph B. Nyfeler is a Single Malt Connoisseur and Cigars
Aficionado. His passion for whisky and cigars was first evoked
in 1999 when Art Cigar Switzerland opened its doors and ever
since became an institution for Cigar and Whisky enthusiasts.
The founder of Whisky World, a whisky importing business
which started in 2011, Christoph lends his extensive list of
contacts cultivated over the years as well as refined palate
to create a truly immersive whisky experience. He has
hosted over 300 Master Classes, Dinners and Tasting events
held throughout Southeast Asia. Since 2015, Christoph is
proud to be appointed as Resident Whisky Expert at Raffles
Hotel Singapore.
THE TANGLIN CLUB WINE CIRCLE
TASTING WITH JEROME HERANVAL
Director of Chateau Dufort-Vivens
Friday, 27 May
7.00pm
Raffles Room
Price (inclusive of GST):
Wine Circle Member: $70
Non-Wine Circle Member: $100
Guest: $110
Dress Code: Club Standard
We are extremely privileged and delighted to have
Mr Jerome Heranval, the Director/General Manager of
Chateau Dufort-Vivens, fly in to join us for a tasting of
several wines owned by the Lurton Family.
We will be tasting 8 wines spread across
3 vineyards and several vintages:
1. Relais Durfort Vivens 2011
2. Fleur de haut Bages Liberal 2012
3. Château Durfort-Vivens 2005
4. Château Durfort-Vivens 2012
5. Château Ferrière 2006
6. Château Ferrière 2012
7. Château Haut Bages Libéral 2000
8. Château Haut Bages Libéral 2012
Some food will be provided to complement the wines.
This dinner is limited to 40 participants. Members are
requested to book at least 48 hours in advance, to
facilitate better planning for the food and service.
HORIZONTAL TASTING OF 2005 BORDEAUX
Friday, 24 June
7.00pm
Raffles Room
Price (inclusive of GST):
Wine Circle Member: $90
Non-Wine Circle Member: $120
Guest: $140
Dress Code: Club Standard
2005 was a hot and dry year, producing some of the most tannic
and concentrated wines, with high alcohol and moderate acid
levels, pushing prices up again, past the 2000 Bordeaux. We will
be tasting some mid-range wines 10 years on, where the tannin
should be softer now, to see how they are faring.
The wines we will be tasting are:
Chateau La Dominique 2005
Chateau Lafon Rochet 2005
Chateau Sociando Mallet 2005
Chateau Cantermerle 2005
Chateau Gloria 2005
Chateau Barde Haut 2005
Chateau Larrivet Haut Brion 2005
Some food will be provided to complement the wines.
CHURCHILL ROOM
PERANAKAN SUNDAY BRUNCH
Dine in the Churchill Room this
June for ‘strait’ up indulgence
on rich Peranakan favourites like
Nonya Achar, Ayam Buah Keluak
and Kueh Pie Tee. Do make
your reservation early to avoid
disappointment.
Every Sunday in June
12 noon to 2.30pm
(Buffet closes: 2.00pm)
Member $29.95 | Guest $39.95
Member Child $14.95
Guest Child $19.95
RESERVATION & ENQUIRIES: 6622 0555 OR
[email protected]
PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE FOR BEGINNERS
By Tomato Photo
A practical workshop that gets you started taking pictures with
Hart Tan, Award Winning Associate Master Photographer.
Hart is Singapore’s #1 Master Photographer who focuses
on bringing more smiles on people’s faces and creating images
that warm people’s hearts. His approach to photography is
practical and subject orientated.
During this 2-hour course, you will learn the following basics:
• The Exposure Triangle (Aperture / Shutter speed/ ISO)
• Understand light
• Understand white balance
• The artistic composition
Thursday, 2 June
3.00pm to 5.00pm
Wheelhouse Function Room
Members are encouraged to bring along their camera
RESERVATIONS:
[email protected] | ENQUIRIES: 6622 0432
ALL AMERICAN JULY
This July, we will be celebrating Independence Day
with all-time American favourites.
AMERICAN
‘INDEPENDENCE DAY’ BBQ PARTY
Sunday, 3 July
6.00pm to 9.00pm (Buffet closes: 8.30pm)
Wheelhouse
Member $42.80 | Guest $52.80
CHURCHILL ROOM
AMERICAN SUNDAY BRUNCH
Every Sunday in July
Member $46.80 | Guest $56.80
RESERVATION & ENQUIRIES: 6622 0555 OR [email protected]
Youth
Summer
Camp 2016
Throwback 70’s
Programme: Saturday, 25 June
9.00am
Registration at Playroom
Light refreshments
9.15am
Ice-breaker games
10.00am
Depart to Changi Ferry Terminal
Ferry to Pulau Ubin
Guided tour
12 noon
Break for lunch
1.00pm to 3.00pm
Continued guided tour
3.15pm
Ferry back to Singapore
4.00pm
Back at The Tanglin Club
Light refreshments
5.00pm
End of Day 1
Programme: Sunday, 26 June
9.00am
Registration at Playroom
Light refreshments
9.15am
Ice-breaker games
10.00am
Depart to Orto Fishing Village
10.30am to 11.30am
Prawn fishing
Kids, do you know what it’s like growing up in
Singapore back in the 70’s? Come join us for
a 2-day outdoor adventure where we will be
visiting Pulau Ubin (the last village of Singapore).
Experience the favourite outdoor hobby –
“Longkang” fishing; back then, children would
visit the “Longkang” (“Drain” in Malay) or natural
streams during and after the rain to catch small
fishes, usually with glass or plastic containers and
bottles.
11.30am to 12.30pm
Break for lunch
12.30pm to 1.45pm
“Longkang” fishing
2.00pm
Depart to club
2.30pm
Back at Club
Light refreshments
3.00pm Movie in the Teens Lounge
Saturday & Sunday, 25 & 26 June
9.00am to 5.00pm
Member Child $150 | Guest Child $160
Ages 8 to 13 years
5.00pm
End of Camp
REGISTRATION & ENQUIRIES: 6622 0461 | [email protected]
Library
BOOK LAUNCH & MEET THE
AUTHOR SESSION WITH
FROG MICHAELS
THE COOKBOOK THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT!
Thursday, 12 May
9.00 am to 12 noon
Wheelhouse Function Room
Inclusive of scones and coffee/tea
Minimum of 20 persons to sign up for the event to proceed
‘A Helping Hand: Delicious Recipes in English & Tagalog’
is the only dual language English/Filipino cookbook in
Singapore. Helpful for the entire household, this beautifully
illustrated book contains over 80 mouth-watering, yet
practical, Western and local recipes. The English sections
are hugely readable, filled with anecdotes and personality;
the Tagalog parts contain clear, step-by-step instructions
and tips as well as a detailed explanation of ingredients.
‘A Helping Hand’ is full of failsafe recipes for every occasion,
from breakfast to dinner parties and is perfect for people
who like to entertain effortlessly. Violet Oon, Singapore’s
Food Ambassador comments “The Tagalog translations
are an inspired idea. Its glossy pages hold the promise of
everyone’s favourites, from chicken pie to mee goreng.”
Sylvia Tan, cookbook author and newspaper columnist is
also a fan: "This is an engaging and delightful collection
of family recipes which any family would use. And since it
is also written in Tagalog, your household help would also
appreciate it. I loved the personal asides found in each
recipe and yes, the gorgeous pictures!”
Get your copy of ‘A Helping Hand: Delicious Recipes
in English & Tagalog’ at the Book Launch and meet the
author, Frog Michaels. Signed copies of the cookbook,
which has an RRP of $39.99, will be sold at the exclusive
launch price of just $30. We look forward to seeing you
there!
Author Frog Michaels, aside from being a Club Member,
is a freelance writer and columnist and contributes
to a number of titles including Singapore Tatler, The
Daily Telegraph and Singapore Airlines’ award-winning
magazine, SilverKris. Frog has lived in Singapore for many
years with her husband, whose family is from Singapore,
and two children. Her blog, changmoh.com, which charts
the musings of an English girl in Singapore who thinks she’s
local, was voted one of the country’s top-10 lifestyle blogs.
ENQUIRIES: 6622 0495 | REGISTRATION: [email protected]
Books Section
BOOK OF THE MONTH:
THE GUILTY
BY DAVID BALDACCI
NON-FICTION
When Special Agent Will Robie
gets the call to make his first visit
home since he was a teenager, it’s
because his father, the local judge,
has been arrested for murdering a
man who came before him in court.
Phishing for Phools | Akerlof, George A.
Behind The Cloud: The Untold Story Of How salesforce.com went from Idea
to Billion-Dollar Company and Revolutionized An Industry | Benioff , Marc
The 51 Day War: Ruin and Resistance in Gaza | Blumenthal, Max
Marissa Mayer and the Fight to Save Yahoo! | Carlson, Nicholas
Immortality: The Quest to Live Forever and How It Drives Civilization|
Cave, Stephen
Brief Candle in the Dark: My Life in Science | Dawkins, Richard
Kissinger: 1923-1968: The Idealist | Ferguson, Niall
My History: A Memoir of Growing Up | Fraser, Antonia
The Secret Club That Runs the World: Inside the Fraternity of Commodity
Traders | Kelly, Kate
The Complete 101 Collection: What Every Leader Needs to Know |
Maxwell, John C.
Built from Scratch | Marcus, Bernie
Mindware Tools For Smart Thinking | Nisbett ,Richard
The First Billion is the Hardest | Pickens, T. Boone
Comet in Our Sky | Poh Soo Kai
First Lady: The Life and Wars of Clementine Churchill | Purnell, Sonia
Nagasaki: Life After Nuclear War | Southard, Susan
The Worm at the Core: On the Role of Death in Life | Sheldon Solomon
Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioural Economics | Thaler, Richard H.
The small, remote Mississippi town
hasn’t changed and its residents
remember Robie as a wild sports star
and girl magnet. He left a lot of hearts
broken, and a lot of people angry.
Will and his father, Dan, are estranged,
and his mother left years ago. When
he visits Dan in jail, he finds that time
hasn’t healed old wounds. There’s
too much bad blood between the
men, and although Will feels no good
will come of staying around, he is
persuaded to confront his demons by
fellow agent Jessica Reel.
But then another murder changes
everything, and stone-cold killer
Robie will finally have to come to
grips with his toughest assignment of
all. His family.
FICTION
The Guilty | Baldacci, David
I Am Death | Carter,Chris
Warriors of the Storm | Cornwell, Bernard
Career of Evil | Galbraith, Robert
Journey Under the Midnight Sun | Higashino, Keigo
Salvation of a Saint | Higashino, Keigo
Shopaholic to the Rescue | Kinsella, Sophie
The Bazaar of Bad Dreams| King, Stephen
Go Set a Watchman | Lee, Harper
After the Quake | Murakami, haruki
Confessions: The Murder of an Angel | Patterson, James
Britannia | Scarrow, Simon
Public Library | Smith, Ali
See Me | Sparks, Nicholas
Precious Gifts | Steel, Danielle
The Museum of Intangible Things | Wunder, Wendy
DVDs Section
MAY DVD OF THE MONTH:
SPECTRE (2015)
Directed by Sam Mendes
Starring Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz and Lea Seydoux
A Cryptic message from the past sends James Bond (Daniel Craig) on a rogue mission to Mexico
City and eventually Rome, where he meets Lucia Sciarra (Monica Bellucci), the beautiful and
forbidden widow of an infamous criminal. Bond infiltrates a secret meeting and uncovers the
existence of the sinister organisation known as SPECTRE.
JUNE DVD OF THE MONTH:
BRIDGE OF SPIES (2015)
Directed by Steven Spielberg
Starring Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance and Alan Alda
During the Cold War, an American lawyer is recruited to defend an arrested Soviet
spy in court, and then help the CIA facilitate an exchange of the spy for the Sovietcaptured American U2 spy plane pilot, Francis Gary Powers.
ACTION
DRAMA
JUNIOR LIBRARY
Bad Guys Always Die -
Regression - 2015 (M18)
Lego Friends: Girlz 4 Life - 2016
2015 (PG13) (Chinese)
Return of the Cuckoo - 2015 (PG13)
Hotel Transylvania 2 - 2015 (PG)
Ip Man 3 - 2015 (PG13) (Chinese)
Suffragette - 2015 (PG13)
Monk Comes Down the Mountain -
Talvar - 2015 (PG13)
DOCUMENTARY
2015 (M18) (Chinese)
Viktor Frankenstein - 2015 (PG13)
He Named Me Malala - 2015 (PG13)
Spectre - 2015 (PG13)
The Visit - 2015 (PG13)
Sicario - 2015 (NC16)
Paper Planes - 2014
TV SERIES
Wolf Totem - 2015 (PG13) (Chinese)
The Judge - 2014 (NC16)
The 100: Season 1 - 2014 (NC16)
The Gunman - 2015 (NC16)
Bruce Lee: My Brother (2010)
Heropanti - 2014 (PG13) (Hindi)
Forever Entralled -
BLU RAY
Robot Overlords - 2014 (PG13)
2008 (PG) (Chinese)
Everest - 2015 (PG)
City of Gods - 2002 (M18)
Gabrielle - 2005 (M18)
No Man's Land - 2001 (PG)
Hotel Transylvania 2 - 2015 (PG)
DRAMA
Mr Holmes - 2015 (PG)
A Tale of Two Cities 2015 (PG13) (Chinese)
COMEDY
Mistress America - 2015 (NC16)
Bridge of Spies - 2015 (PG13)
Magic Mike XXL - 2015 (M18)
Sicario - 2015 (NC16)
Life - 2015 (M18)
Mr Unbelievable - 2015 (PG)
The Gift - 2015 (NC16)
Paranormal Activity: The Ghost
All You Need Is Love -
Before We Go - 2014 (PG13)
Dimension - 2015 (NC16)
2015 (PG) (Chinese)
The Judge - 2014 (NC16)
Banquet Facilities
At The Tanglin Club
MEETING PACKAGES
Full Day Seminar Package at $75 per person
Two coffee breaks with 3 snack items per break
Half Day Seminar Package at $60 per person
One coffee break with 3 snack items per break
Half Day Seminar Package at $35 per person
Terms and conditions apply
Minimum booking of 10 persons – Lunch at the Churchill Room
is not applicable on Mondays & Saturdays
SOCIAL PACKAGES
High Tea / Kid’s Party / Baby Shower
Packages range from $40 onwards per person
onwards with a choice of the International
Buffet Menu
Lunch / Dinner
Packages range from $60 per person onwards with
a choice of the International Buffet, Western Set
and Chinese Set Menus
Terms and conditions apply
Minimum booking of 30 persons
RESERVATIONS & ENQUIRIES:
MUGU AT [email protected] | PERLYN AT [email protected]
Fitness
TALK: ESSENTIAL OILS FOR
SPORTS & RECOVERY
5KM
20KM
5KM
Wednesday, 18 May
11.00am to 12.30pm
Gym, Studio 2
Complimentary for all Members
6th ANNUAL INDOOR
TRIATHLON 2016
Saturday, 14 May
Gym
Member: $25
Inclusive of special edition t-shirts & medal
ROW STRONG, CYCLE FAST, RUN TO WIN.
It’s all happening in the Gym. Register now!
KIDS FITNESS COURSE (KFC)
Saturdays, 28 May, 11 June & 25 June
12.00pm to 1.30pm
Gym
Member Child $55
Minimum of 3 persons to start the class; otherwise, $85 for
individual Member Child
Kaye Ng started her journey with Young Living essential oils in
2013 and has never looked back since. She is currently a Silver
leader with ONEDROP (www.onedrop.sg) and advocates
living a healthy lifestyle by making small changes to be
chemical-free one step at a time.
Join her as she discusses how to use essential oil in both your
pre-workout preparations as well as in your post workout
recovery. Be amazed at what the oils can do for your body,
and start incorporating them into your workouts.
FOR ENQUIRIES OR TO SIGN UP, PLEASE CONTACT AZIZ AT 6622 0575 OR EMAIL
[email protected].
The Kid’s Fitness Course (KFC) is an exciting programme that
has been designed for our younger Members between the
ages of 12 and 14 years old, who are using the Gym for the
first time. KFC is a comprehensive training workshop to teach
them how to use the Gym safely. The course will help instil
healthy exercise habits in our younger Members and give
them the confidence they need to adhere to a regular
exercise programme.
FOR ENQUIRIES OR TO SIGN UP, PLEASE CONTACT AZIZ AT 6622 0575 OR EMAIL
[email protected].
FUTSAL FRIENDLY CHALLENGE
FOR MEMBERS & STAFF
Saturday, 28 May
11.00am to 1.00pm
Premiere Pitch @ Khalsa, 49 Balestier Road
Member $25
Put your football boots on! The Gym team is organising an
outdoor futsal kick this May. If you are interested in joining us,
please head down and unleash the hidden talent in you.
FOR ENQUIRIES OR TO SIGN UP, PLEASE CONTACT SYED / ASRI AT 6622 0575 OR
EMAIL [email protected] /
[email protected].
Fitness: Member Feature
In our occasional series of Member profiles,
we chatted with Ms Jacq Tan who grew up at
The Tanglin Club and joined as a full-fledged
Member post-graduation. Instead of practising
law after being called to the Bar, she chose the
road less travelled and followed her passion for
cycling by starting her cycling tours company.
Over coffee at the Tea Room and via email
correspondence, Jacq shares with us her
interests and exciting adventures around the
world.
I understand you have been a Member since
you were a child. Do you have any fond
memories of the Club?
That’s right, I pretty much grew up at The Tanglin
Club. My parents have been Members as far
as I can remember and my brothers and I grew
up with swim squad, tennis lessons, art class. I
recall attending children’s Christmas parties,
meeting Santa and scoffing mince pies at the
tree-lighting ceremony at the Club Lobby.
Growing up, what were your interests and
hobbies?
Despite my mother’s attempt to ‘feminise’ me
with piano and ballet lessons, I was very much
into sport with competitive swimming, track
and field, cross-country and eventually triathlon
and cycling.
During my bar year, I picked up the lindy hop,
a classic swing dance involving acrobatic high
octane action, and went on to form the Lindy
Hop Ensemble – a dance group that performed
at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, New York’s
Lincoln Centre for the Arts, at local venues like
the Esplanade, Victoria Theatre, Zouk and even
at The Tanglin Club for my brother’s wedding
dinner, no less!
Wow – that’s quite a variety! Clearly you’re the sporty type. Was there anything
else on your plate then?
During my University days, I was an avid diver, although sadly I never had the
opportunity to join a Club dive excursion. Upon completing my studies at High
Wycombe, Sheffield and London, I returned to Singapore after being called to
the Bar, never practised law as it’s not my calling, and worked at a non-profit
organisation. During this time, I became a full-fledged Club Member. Three
years ago, I founded my own cycling tours company Jacqtours and have
never looked back since!
Cycling must really be your passion then. Did your love for cycling begin since
childhood?
Ironically I’d always had a phobia of cycling from a childhood cycling
accident. But I swam and ran, did biathlons, then had to take up cycling 10
years ago in order to progress to triathlons. From being my weakest link it has
become my most enjoyed sporting discipline – it was just a matter of doing
it! I’ve since done four ironman triathlons in Langkawi, Malaysia, Busselton,
Western Australia and most recently at Roth, Germany last summer.
Having started cycling in our pancake-flat local terrain, I had a rude shock
when I first rode in Taiwan, an island with more than 200 peaks above 3,000m.
All that non-stop climbing and terrifying descending was enough to put me
in a terrible strop – I got into a really bad mood! With practice, a good bike
fit, useful practical tips from friends and more practice, I am now a climbs
convert! My mission is to share the joy of climbing and descending on bike
with everyone who comes on board my tours. Truly it takes the enjoyment
of cycling to a new level. And the mountains are where the sights are most
spectacular, and ever changing.
Where have you travelled for cycling? Do you have a favourite cycling
destination?
My cycling adventures have taken me to Taiwan, Japan, Philippines,
Indonesia, Croatia, France, England and Australia. This summer, I will be riding
Tahoe and San Francisco’s wine country, all in the name of serious cycling
tours research of course. I’ve recently returned from a reconnaissance ride in
the south of Kyushu, Japan where the riding is absolutely stunning with views
of “old Japan” where we rode past houses of Samurai, active volcanoes and
cherry blossoms. What is my favourite destination? My next! Each destination is
unique and can’t be compared to each other, much like apples and oranges.
But a truly unique and exotic destination that I’m looking forward to is Croatia.
I’m curious – why is Croatia a top cycling destination in your
opinion?
Its fantastic roads and superlative sights, food and
accommodation make Croatia a world-class cycling
destination. My upcoming Croatia tour features 572km
and almost 8,000m of climbing on the bike. The route starts
from Zagreb in the north to Dubrovnik in the south, via quiet
back roads through dramatic mountains and by the famous
Croatian coast.
Even better, non-cycling spouses are welcome too, with plenty
to experience off the bike, such as exploring the medieval
cobblestone streets of United Nations Educational, Scientific
and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) listed cities, shopping for
keepsakes, enjoying tasty Mediterranean cuisine and wine,
relaxing by the beautiful beaches, and more. That said, I really
hope to get more Members interested in cycling!
One last question – given that you have invested several years
studying for your degree, would you ever consider practising
law in the future?
I’ve often been asked this question and I can understand
why it might seem a “waste” not to carry on practising after
the investment in time and resources. I credit my parents for
accepting my decision and to my dad especially for the early
exposure to sports. It has taken me quite a while to discover
that sports is where my life passion lies and I am grateful
every day for the opportunity to finally pursue what I love.
Furthermore, my legal training in critical thinking, logic and
meticulous attention to detail comes in handy every day in
my development of Jacqtours!
Where is Croatia?
Formerly part of Yugoslavia, Croatia joined the European Union in
mid-2013. It sits at the crossroads of Central Europe, Southeast Europe,
and the Mediterranean. It borders Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia and
Herzegovina, Montenegro, the Adriatic Sea and Slovenia. Its capital is
Zagreb in the north and its main coastal city is Dubrovnik (of the Game
of Thrones fame) in the south.
Riding Croatia
Croatia boasts some remarkable roads well-suited for road cycling.
After the last Yugoslavia war, the government channelled international
post-war funding to re-building its road system. Jacqtours’ riding
landscape will alternate between extraordinary karst mountains
inland and the famous island-speckled Croatian coast, avoiding busy
trunkroads as much as possible. The preference for quiet backroads
takes you also to outlying islands, via ferry, where we ride southwards
parallel to the mainland.
STUNNING CROATIA:
11-DAY CYCLING TOUR
With free & easy days in between
Friday, 9 September to Monday, 19 September
Member $4,899 | Guest $4,949
Non-cycling spouses are welcome too: non-cyclists will
transfer in a separate vehicle for sightseeing, shopping
and more, re-grouping in the afternoon with the cyclists.
Rental bikes available
Registration closes on Wednesday, 1 June
For more information, please visit www.jacqtours.com
or email Jacq at [email protected].
To sign up, please do so online at:
http://jacqtours.com/tour-registration-form
Please note that this event is open to non-Members too.
CLOSER TO HOME…
Training Ride @ Bintan Lagoon: 1-Day Trip
40km & 60km Options
Exclusively for Tanglin Club Members & Guests
This fully hosted Jacqtours day trip offers a hasslefree training ride. Step off the ferry and start riding.
No need to worry about getting lost, dehydrated or
hungry (or lonely!). Support vehicles stocked with
drinks and nutrition will escort and show the way.
The sweeper rider will ensure no one gets left behind.
Cool off at the resort pool or beach and shower
before a hearty lunch at the pool-side restaurant.
Return via ferry in time for dinner. A most civilised,
enjoyable, stress-free riding excursion!
Saturday, 21 May
Check in: 7.45am for 9.00am ferry from Tanah
Merah Ferry Terminal to Bintan Lagoon
Return: 5.10pm for ferry from Bintan Lagoon Ferry
terminal; arrive at 7.25pm, Tanah Merah Ferry
Terminal
Minimum of 10 pax to go
Rental bikes available
Registration closes on Saturday, 14 May
Fee includes:
• Ferry return ticket
• Bike handling
• Support vehicle
• Bike nutrition (bananas, bottled water, pocari)
• Lunch at Bintan Lagoon Resort
• Use of swimming pool and shower facilities
• Sweeper rider
For enquiries, please contact Jacq at [email protected].
To sign up, please do so online at http://jacqtours.com/trainingride-registration, indicating your preference for the 40km or 60km
routes.
About Jacqtours:
A cycling tours specialist, Jacqtours designs customised
travel for cycling aficionados. Each tour is meticulously
sourced, crafted with passion and expertly executed,
receiving the undivided attention and personalised care
of company founder and Director, Jacq Tan, avid cyclist
and ironman triathlete experienced in adventure travel
planning.
Photos & Information: www.jacqtours.com
Balut Section
March decided that it would be hot. Ice cubes were known to
shrink into the deepest recess of freezers to escape detection.
Yes, dereliction of duty from usually keeping cool. However, the
excuse "It is March" was enough to win the argument.
The 3rd gathering of the Balut Section drew in 21 players from
the heat into the cool environs of our usual playpen. We bid a
fond farewell to Nikki Hardy and will miss her enthusiastic play
and support of the Section. Applause rang the room, and the
assembled thundered off in search of winners. Grace Goh, cool
under pressure and the heat from the herd, distanced herself to
chalk up a total score of 662 points. The runner-up was 40 points
behind so this gives you an idea of how well she was playing that
night. Grace also snared the highest game score (155
points), and in line with the rules, this prize went instead to
Anand Menon with his 143 score.
We will be featuring the contenders for the Balut Max
trophy from next month and that will make the sessions
even more interesting. We begin the Inter-Club round of
games in May and that is always good for some hefty
table thumping!
Vikram Raman
Balut Section Member
211 Henderson Rd #01-02, S(159552)
+(65) 6475 2633
www.galangaliving.com
[email protected]
Billiards Section
Hello everyone! The year has progressed along quite a bit now and here are the
highlights of the past month.
The John Wilks Competition recently completed and Mr Chong Zhi Cheng beat a
very strong field to emerge as the winner. Congratulations to Mr Chong and we
look forward to seeing him in action again soon!
Our monthly Section Night also saw nine of our Section Members battling it out
for the night with Dr Ng Boon Keng winning the night easily with 6 straight wins.
Congratulations Dr Ng!
Our overseas trip has also taken place and we will bring you the reports of our
Friendly Game with both the Royal Penang Club and Royal Ipoh Club soon.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Handicap Snooker Competition
for the Resolution Trophy
Monday,
30 May to Saturday, 18 June
Monthly Snooker Section Fund Night
Thursday, 19 May
7.00pm
Please do keep a look out for more of our competitions and activities as it would
be great to see more of you at the tables! Have a great summer ahead everyone!
Billiards Section Committee
Bridge Section
Firstly, on behalf of the Bridge Sub-Committee, I would like to thank Lily
Lim for all the years she has kindly contributed to the monthly articles
for The Tanglin Club magazine. We certainly appreciate her wit and
natural gift of writing which I lack.
Thank you to all our Bridge Section Members for their support of our first
Bridge and Cocktail Evening. It was a truly jolly evening as we left the
Bridge tables behind and headed for the Churchill Room. Awaiting
us were the barmen with jugs of margaritas and a buffet of delicious
food. Everyone had a lovely time intermingling with one other. We had
a good turn up of 26 ladies – and even Captain Ho attended. To our
surprise, the band started their evening practice session, and Jansie,
Lily and I just couldn't resist getting up to cha cha cha!
For those of you who couldn't make it this time, we are planning more
of these social evenings and hope you can join us next time. Please
see below for our upcoming events at the Cards Room.
Last but not least, we would like to thank Aziz and the staff for helping
to make this event so enjoyable.
Dora Tan
Bridge Committee
UPCOMING EVENTS
Bridge Section Annual General Meeting
Friday, 3 June
(after the Bridge Duplicate Game)
Bridge Summer Lunch & Game
Friday, 17 June
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Choir Section
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TANGLIN CHOIR’S SPRING PERFORMANCE
The Choir had its first Performance for this year on 13 March at the Tea Room, with a full audience of Members and their
families in tow. In spite of the rather gloomy weather with continuous rain, the mood inside was all bright and cheerful! The
Choir Members were in shades of pink heralding the Onset of Spring.
The Choir Master, Albert Tay, a well-known director, composer, choral conductor and vocal coach, brings a depth of
knowledge and experience to our sessions. His unique and fun style of training is noticeable during the Choir’s practices
and performances. Albert clearly sets the tone for every session and performance, and inspires the singers to express their
feelings through the music.
The Choir sings a variety of music genres – Musicals, Evergreens, Contemporary Christian, 70’s, 80’s Music, Chinese and
other languages. Performances happen on a regular basis and the Choir is open to anyone who wishes to take part,
whether experienced or novice.
Many of us have always wanted to sing, but cannot ever bring ourselves to take lessons or join a group because of the
“shyness” to sing in front of others, or just for the fact that we think that we would not be good enough. If you are one of
those, we’d love to hear from you and let us show you how easy it is to sing in a group. Take the first step and join in one of
our complimentary classes on the last Wednesday each month – the next is always advertised in NewsBites. For enquiries,
please call Anqi at 6622 0438 or email [email protected].
Look out for our next performance on Mother’s Day, 8 May, in the Churchill Room at 12.45pm.
Sumita Joshi
Choir Committee Member
Choir Performing at the Tea Room. L-R: Jenny Leong, Elsie Toh Tan,
Spencer Chan, Patricia Teoh, Judy Ip, Sybil Schwencke, Jocelyne Hill,
Lilian Goh, Victoria & Choir Master Albert Tay
Tanglin Choir Members. L-R: (Standing) Lilian Goh, Jocelyne Hill,
Choir Master Albert Tay, Patricia Teoh, Kristy, Sumita Joshi, Lim Yok
Mei, Victoria & Sybil Schwencke (Sitting) Pianist Kim, Serene Liok,
Judy Ip, Spencer Chan & Wendy Toh
Audience Enjoying the Choir Performance
Tanglin Choir Members meet The Yale Alley Cats
Dance Section
NEW DANCE CLASSES
Starting Sunday, 8 May
By Instructor Louis Ng, assisted by Catherine Ng:
Cha Cha Technique (Intermediate Level)
Sundays, 3.45pm to 4.45pm
Slow Foxtrot (For current and new students)
Sundays, 4.45pm to 5.45pm
Starting Thursday, 5 May
By Instructor Sam Fong:
Ballroom Technique | Thursdays, 8.00pm to 9.00pm
Starting date in May to be advised (Register now)
Beginners' Waltz | Thursdays, 9.15pm to 10.15pm
Multi-Purpose Hall, Sports Centre
Member $100 + GST | Guest $120 + GST
(Inclusive of 8 classes)
FOR ENQUIRIES AND OR TO REGISTER, PLEASE CALL UMA AT 6622 0571
OR EMAIL [email protected].
Darts-Gourmet Sections
DARTS AND HEALTH BENEFITS
The game of darts is actually a professional competitive sport. It’s a challenging game that requires a high level of skill, accuracy
and a steady hand. In fact, there are health benefits when playing a game of darts.
Here are some health benefits of darts:
• Relieves stress: As a leisure activity, darts is a positive diversion that allows you to take a break from work.
• Builds teamwork and social skills: Throwing darts can teach you to interact with others and grow together as a team. Playing
darts is a great way to develop team-building skills both socially and personally.
• Improves hand-eye coordination: Darts can improve your hand-eye coordination due to the high amount of accuracy and
precision involved.
• Improves concentration and strategic thinking: Focus is the key when it’s your turn to aim for the bullseye or the doubles.
Concentration skills are greatly improved when darts become a hobby. It also involves a lot of strategic planning because
each throw is a tactical move.
• Builds confidence: Winning, in darts is no easy task, and with more practice and increased success, it can boost your confidence
and build greater self-esteem.
• Promotes relaxation: As a stress reducer, darts can help you relax in the middle of a busy day. A quick game against a friend
or a solo practice session during a break can do wonders for your mental clarity.
• Instills a sense of self-control: Learning to control your movements can also help with disciplining yourself and gaining a control
over your body when balance and coordination are required.
Sepalika Kumarasinghe
Darts Section Member
GOURMET
On 17 March, 9 Members of the Gourmet Section met for
their monthly dinner to savour some fine European cuisine.
It was a 6-course meal, but wide choices to choose from
each section. It was a hard choice as every item seemed
good – the Appetisers, Soups, Entrées and Desserts.
For the Entrées, one could select Steak Tartare, Sea Bass,
Roasted Lamb or Wagyu Beef Short Ribs, to mention a few.
What was really unique was the presentation of sliced, raw
Wagyu Beef Short Ribs on a leaf, resting on a hot stone slab
that is mounted on a small wooden board – like a ping pong bat!
It came sizzling to the table with Himalayan pink salt and then
their homemade sauce on the side. You could cook your
beef the way you like it – rare, medium or well done. Even
chopsticks were provided for the convenience of turning the
meat. This dinner was a really fine experience.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR FUTURE GASTRONOMIC EXPEDITIONS, PLEASE
CONTACT ANQI AT 6622 0438 OR EMAIL [email protected].
Golf Section
MARCH IN-HOUSE GAME
GOLF SECTION TOUR TO VIETNAM
16 March 2016
The Golf Section’s March Game was held at the
Warren Golf and Country Club with 27 Members
taking part. The weather though hot was dry and
the course was in good condition with the greens
proving tricky as usual. Following the game, our
usual friendly ‘makan kecil’ and a few drinks were
enjoyed.
As a change from the usual Stableford, the
format this time was a ‘Two Person Scramble’, in
which the best shot of the pair was taken every
time. As expected, the scoring was quite good
and everyone enjoyed the different playing
method. The contest was close with the pair Dr
Yung Shing Wai and Alex Eow just pipping Hugh
Hoyes Cock and Jurgen Martiens on count back.
Chris Steffens and Lawrence Ang came third also
on count back. Nearest the Pin winners were
Paul de Souza, Dora Chong, Lawrence Ang and
Raymond Tan.
Group at the The Bluffs
King and Queen of Vietnamthe overall winners
Enjoying Dinner
In early April, Members of the Golf Section went on tour to Southern Vietnam.
The trip took part in two games close to Ho Chi Minh City. The first at Jeong
San Golf Club involved an interesting boat ride on the Saigon River to get
there, while the second on our last day was at Tan Son Nhat, a relatively
new course close to the airport. Only a few decided to play in our fourth
game, while the remainder of the group relaxed or went sightseeing in Ho
Chi Minh.
Undoubtedly, the highlight of the trip was playing the new championship
course at the Bluffs at Ho Tram Strip. This is a Greg Norman designed course
which is ranked number 74 in the world. It recently hosted an Asian Tour
tournament won by Sergio Garcia, and next year, this will be upgraded
to a full European Tour event. The course is set among magnificent sand
dunes and play is much affected by strong winds, similar to links courses in
Scotland. Our group were so impressed by the course that we persuaded
our agents, Luxury Golf Vietnam, to change our itinerary so we could
tackle it again a second day! If you missed this trip, we would thoroughly
recommend a visit to the Bluffs.
As usual, to make life interesting, we had mini competitions on each of the
first three days. Winners among the Men were Alex Eow, Tan Swee Siong
and David White, while the Ladies Winners were Pauline Tan and Jean
Murdoch. Nearest the Pin Winners on days 1 and 2 were Tan Yew Boon and
David White, with the Most Improved Golfer on day 3 going to Pierre Baer.
Overall, the Men’s and Ladies’ Champions were David White and Jean
Murdoch with Frank Yung having the best overall gross score.
It was a very enjoyable trip with lots of delicious Vietnamese food in Ho
Chi Minh and our usual Golf Section camaraderie and good company
added to the pleasure. Many thanks to Alex Eow for organising the trip and
handling the arrangements with the agents.
Lawn Bowls Section
NATIONAL LEAGUE AND THE TRENGGANU STATE TEAM FRIENDLY
February and March were again busy months for the Section Bowlers. Many participated in the National League, both for
the Individual and Doubles events, at the Kallang Bowls Green and at The Tanglin Club (TC) Bowls. The Doubles games are
still on. In the Individuals, our Bowlers reached the semi-final stage.
The TC Bowls hosted the State Team from Trengganu over
the weekend of 6 March. The Trengganu bowlers were
mostly from the junior members below age 25. It was a big
surprise for us, as these young bowlers, some 20 of them,
are very active in the game in Trengganu, with many now
representing their state in the Malaysian league. One of
them, in fact, became the International Junior Champion.
We played four bowls on teams of 3s over 18 ends. The
game started at 9.30am and lasted about 2 hours under
very fine, sunny conditions. It was a very hard fought friendly
tournament, and ended with a 3-all draw. Our visitors
were gracious in their games, and declared that they thoroughly
enjoyed the game and our hospitality. The bowlers were then
treated to a delicious buffet lunch at the bowling venue, where
the usual camaraderie spirit prevailed.
For us at the TC Bowls, this friendly game was an eye opener;
we had never encountered so many young bowlers in a friendly
before. This certainly speaks volumes about how Lawn Bowling
can be a popular sport both in Singapore and our own Club!
Ling Ten Ing
Lawn Bowls Committee Member
Squash Section
SQUASH QUARTERLY
BIRTHDAY BASH
ANNUAL SINGAPORE
CLOSED JUMBO
SQUASH DOUBLES
TOURNAMENT
Over the weekend of 18 & 19 March,
The Tanglin Club hosted the Annual
Singapore Closed Jumbo Squash
Doubles Tournament, sponsored by
Lexian Electronics. Once again, the
tournament confirmed that Jumbo
Doubles continues to gain popularity in
Singapore.
The Squash Section organised their
Quarterly Birthday Bash for all Members’
birthdays falling in this year’s first quarter.
Recently, the birthday bash event has
taken on a little more significance as
where possible, we organise a friendly
doubles
competition
commencing
around 12.30pm. The competition
organised by Sam Alexander has proved
very popular. All entrants are graded in
terms of their doubles ability and Sam
somehow manages to get a fair lineup of doubles partners who are all very
competitive with each other. By the time
the games are over, everyone is very
hungry and thirsty. The overall winners for
this competition were Garry Matthews
and Al Aspen. Well done guys! Even
better, Gary was one of the birthday
celebrants.
Special thanks to the birthday boys and
contributing Members:
Shane Hagen, Garry Matthews, Paul
Harnett, Adam Le Mesurier, Darcy
McColl, Colin Gee, Ian Robert Hortin,
David Robertson, Glen Creighton, Paul
Gelardi, David Hand, Richard Barton,
Angela Ang Siew Hong, Tony Faneco,
Field Pickering, Bill Hickling and Richard
Coventry
The whole day was a great success and
many thanks to our Sports & Recreation
(S&R) staff who made it such a wonderful
day and to Sam Alexander who pulled
the whole thing together.
The tournament was comprised of
three Draws: the Open, the Veterans
and the Juniors. This year’s Junior Draw
was as strong as ever, with a handful
of teams all good enough to win. More
importantly, all of the Juniors showed
exceptional sportsmanship and it is clear
that the sport is in good hands with this
crop of Juniors.
Further testament to the strength of the
level of Junior Squash in Singapore, is
the fact that last year’s winner in both
the Junior and Open Draws returned this
year to win his second consecutive Open
title. Pang Ka Hoe repeated with fellow
national team player Samuel Kang,
winning a close match over Tanglin Club
Member Al Aspen and local squash
professional Vivian Rhamanan.
In the Veterans Draw, the very same Al
Aspen found himself in the finals with
fellow Tanglin Club luminary, David
“Panda Bear” Palmer, only to fall in three
close games. In a surprising twist, Al lost to
both father (Veterans) and son (Open),
which was a Lexian first. Well done to the
Pangs! (Al was not permitted entry into
the Junior Draw.)
All in all, it was a great weekend of
Squash, with great thanks to the Tanglin
Club S&R staff, and of course, this could
not have been possible without the
Event Sponsor Lexian Electronics and
Tanglin Club Member Graham Dare.
Next up, the Royal Bangkok Sporting
Club Tournament will be played during
the 29 April weekend.
Come on Club!
The winners from each category were:
Open Category
Champions Samuel Kang and
Pang Ka Hoe representing team UCSC 1
Runners up Vivian Rhamanan and
Al Aspen representing team Tanglin 6
Open Plate Category
Champions Eddie Oh and Robbie Lyons
representing team Squash Magic
Runners up Ivan Yew and James
Splading representing team Kang Kung
Belacan
Masters Category
Champions Simon Yang and Bobby
Pang representing team UCSC V1
Runners up Al Aspen and David Palmer
representing team Tanglin V1
Junior Category
Champions Brandon Tan and Chua
Man Chin representing team Falcon
Runners up Sean Lim and Rayden Tan
representing team Tekong Warriors
Junior Plate
Champions Clement Hung and
Bernyce Tay representing team Tay C
Runners up Rachel Lee and Christabelle
Lim representing team Dubbles
Tennis Section
THE TANGLIN SMASH HITS
FRIENDLY WITH SINGAPORE
ISLAND COUNTRY CLUB (SICC)
Our first friendly of the year was against the Singapore Island
Country Club (SICC) in late February. And it was indeed
friendly – ending 8-8!
There were several competitive matches on show, and both
Men's and Women's teams put on a good show. It was great
seeing some new faces representing the Club, and we hope
more will step forward for our competitive teams.
Thanks to Steven and his team from SICC for being such
gracious hosts. We look forward to the next one!
Note: Our Club is currently playing in the Men's B and C Divisions
of the STA Inter-Club Event and the WITS Spring Season. Please
do email Cielito at [email protected] for
the schedule and come down to support our teams.
‘The Tanglin Smash Hits’ are delighted to emerge top in the
WITS Beta Division! It was a wonderful and encouraging result
coming in from our somewhat dismal performance in the
previous season.
If you're keen on joining any team or feel you can contribute
to our competitive squads in any way, please email Cielito
and she'll put you in touch with our captains Soo Kui Jien
(Men's) and Lilian Lum (Women's).
We would like to thank the Club for sponsoring us throughout
this whole time and special thanks go to coaches Eric and
Ken for their training and pointers, as well as support during
our home matches.
Congratulations and thanks to every team member who
worked hard booking courts, arranging games, improving
their own game and strengthening their partnerships, when
we were not eating or drinking!
We are also sad to lose our teammates, Anthea Then and
Claire Macfarlane, who have relocated back to Australia
and the USA respectively. We wish them all the best in their
future endeavours!
Yeoh En Lai
Tennis Convenor
Tennis Section
JUNIORS REPRESENTING SINGAPORE
Did you know that one-third of the national team representing Singapore for the World Juniors Team Championships 2016
(Colombo, Sri Lanka) comprised of Tanglin Club Juniors?
Congratulations to Clare Cheng and Joshua Lake!
Clare Cheng (2 nd from right) & Joshua Lake (3 rd from left)
Maxine Ng (2 nd from left)
The Singapore team for Junior Federation Cup 2016 (Colombo, Sri Lanka) also saw a one-third representation by our junior.
Doing the Club proud, Maxine Ng!
Ten-Pin Bowling Section
BOWLING AT SICC
29 February 2016 was an auspicious day, falling on the Leap Year. The purpose of bowling at the Singapore Island Country
Club (SICC) is to offer Bowling Section Members top quality bowling facilities, reduce cost, and grow the membership and
Members’ participation.
MC Cheong kindly offered his carpool services from The Tanglin Club for which we are grateful! Members who attended had
a pleasant and enjoyable evening. The Island Bowl was spacious and comfortable.
As expected, MC scored the highest score for the three games, followed by Pamela Daswani, despite having to learn the
lie of the lanes. Initially, it took a while before the team could figure out the way the bowling ball was rolling on the well-oiled
lanes, but it was well in the end.
All in all, it was a lovely time and we hope that more Section Members will join us for future games.
Josephine Chia
Bowling Section Member
Staff News
ANNUAL STAFF DINNER & DANCE
14 March 2016
This year, the Club had our annual Staff Dinner & Dance at One Farrer Hotel & Spa. It was a great night of team bonding with
exciting games and lucky draw prizes. We were also honoured to have the General Committee grace the event. A big thank you
goes to all Members for enabling this very special team celebration. Here are some photos to provide you a snapshot of the night.
THANK YOU TO ALL
OUR SPONSORS FOR
THEIR GENEROSITY
AND SUPPORT!
We also would like to acknowledge the
following sponsors who kindly contributed
$500 or more:
STAR EMPLOYEES OF 2015
Front of House
Liu Anqi (Events)
“I am honoured and surprised to win this
prize. I first joined the Club in August 2014 as
a part-timer in the Playroom, and officially
as a full-timer in the Events department in
October that year. My journey in the Club
has been heart-warming and inspiring,
especially with great colleagues around
who help each other unconditionally.
I’m also extremely grateful that the team
is led by a magnanimous leader who creates an unimpeded learning
environment for everyone. The greatest motivation from the job is the sense
of satisfaction one gets when Members and Staff have a great time during
our Club events. Thank you all for your support.”
Back of House
Lee Leak Chuan (Maintenance)
"I was taken by surprise when I heard my name
being announced during the Dinner & Dance. I
first started working at the Club in October 1993,
so it has been more than two decades now.
It's been such a great journey and I’ve made
many wonderful friends here. I'm truly grateful
for all the support and encouragement from
my fellow colleagues and friends."
IT'S MOVIE TIME
Fancy catching a movie? Bring along your family
and friends to The Tanglin Club Theatrette and catch
these screenings which are complimentary. To make
your experience even more enjoyable, popcorn and
drinks are available for purchase at The Tea Room.
TERMS:
• Film Ratings: G – General viewing | PG – Parent guidance required | NC16 – No children below 16
• Entrance to the Theatrette will be via the main foyer only.
• For Members intending to bring in more than 10 guests, prior reservation is required to be made
through [email protected].
• Moviegoers are to be seated at least 10 minutes before showtime.
• Members will be fully responsible for their children and guests in ensuring that the screened film
is suitable for viewing, in accordance with the rules governed by the Singapore vie Board of Film
Censors.
• Members will be fully responsible for the conduct and behavior of their children and guests, and be
answerable to the Committee in the respect of the same.
• No smoking is permitted within the Theatrette.
• To comply with Fire Safety Regulations, no person may sit in any area other than in the seats
provided, nor may any person stand to watch any part of the show
ADULT SCREENINGS
Showtimes: Friday, 8.00pm | Saturday, 6.00pm & 9.00pm | Sunday, 6.00pm & 9.00pm
6 May | 95mins
The Book of Life (2014) PG
Cast: Diego Luna, Zoe
Saldana, Channing Tatum
7 May | 123mins
Steel Magnolias (1989) PG
Cast: Sally Field, Dolly Parton,
Julia Roberts
8 May | 109mins
My Sister’s Keeper (2009) PG
Cast: Cameron Diaz, Abigail
Breslin, Alec Baldwin
20-22 May | 115mins
Sherlock: The Abominable
Bride (2016) PG
Cast: Benedict
Cumberbatch, Martin
Freeman, Una Stubbs
27-29 May | 110mins
Victor Frankenstein (2015)
PG
Cast: Daniel Radcliffe,
James McAvoy, Jessica
Brown Findlay
3-5 June | 137mins
Unbroken (2014) PG
Cast: Jack O'Connell,
Domhnall Gleeson, Miyavi
12 June | 110mins
Ip Man 3 (2015) PG
Cast: Donnie Yen,
Zhang Jin, Lynn Hung
17 June | 142mins
The Judge (2014) NC16
Cast: Robert Downey Jr.,
Robert Duvall,
Vera Farmiga
18 June | 116mins
John Q (2002) PG
Cast: Denzel Washington,
Robert Duvall,
James Woods
*In celebration of Cinco de Mayo
*Wing Chun Weekend
*Mother’s Day weekend
*Celebrating Father’s Day
13 & 15 May | 150mins
Spectre (2015) PG
Cast: Daniel Craig, Christoph
Waltz, Léa Seydoux
14 May | 111mins
Dropbox: Special Screening
and Talk
10 June | 108mins
Ip Man 1 (2008) PG
Cast: Donnie Yen, Simon
Yam, Lynn Hung
11 June | 109mins
Ip Man 2 (2010) PG
Cast: Donnie Yen, Sammo
Hung, Huang Xiaoming
19 June | 115mins | NC16
The Descendants (2011)
Cast: George Clooney,
Shailene Woodley,
Alexandra Beaton
24-26 June | 115mins
The Gunman (2015) NC16
Cast: Sean Penn, Javier
Bardem, Idris Elba
*Wing Chun Weekend
*Please refer to ‘Special
Screening’ on page 26.
*Wing Chun Weekend
CHILDREN’S MATINEES
Showtimes: Saturday & Sunday, 2.30pm
7 & 8 May | 94mins
Brave (2012) PG
11 & 12 June | 78mins
Justice League: Cosmic
Clash (2016) PG
14 & 15 May | 103mins
Goosebumps (2015) PG
18 & 19 June | 96mins
Paper Planes (2014) PG
*Father’s Day weekend
21 & 22 May | 93mins
The Peanuts Movie (2015)
G
25 & 26 June | 95mins
Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016)
PG
28 & 29 May | 92mins
Alvin & The Chipmunks: The
Road Chip (2015) PG
4 & 5 June | 115mins
The Princess Diaries (2001)
G
FOR ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CALL THE
FRONT DESK AT 6622 0555.
NO BOOKINGS ARE REQUIRED;
ENTRY WILL BE ON A FIRST-COME
FIRST-SERVED BASIS.
Your P erfect Wedding Story B egins Here
WEDDING
PACKAGES
REFER A NEWLY-WED-TO-BE MEMBER OR FRIEND AND BE REWARDED!
KNOW ANY MEMBERS OR FRIENDS WHO ARE GETTING MARRIED?
IF YOU DO, REFER THEM TO THE TANGLIN CLUB AND BE REWARDED
WITH $200 CASH FOR EVERY CONFIRMED WEDDING BOOKING.
Commemorate the beginning of your journey together with the perfect wedding celebration.
Be it a lavish affair in the state-of-the-art Churchill Room and Raffles Ballroom, or an idyllic solemnisation amidst the
luxurious foliage at the Poolside, we present memorable experiences to make your wedding perfect to the last detail.
Come, take flight and celebrate love at The Tanglin Club, where our exquisite cuisines,
elegant venues and bespoke service come together to create your dream wedding.
Wedding Packages start from $80 per person onwards,
with a choice of Western, Chinese, Indian and International Buffet menus to select from.
Terms and conditions apply | Minimum booking of 100 persons
RESERVATIONS & ENQUIRIES:
MUGU AT [email protected] | PERLYN AT [email protected]
For an authentic Cantonese dining experience, with both modern and
traditional dishes for your selection, Tang Yun is the place to dine in.
Make your reservation today.
Walk-ins are welcome and subject to availability.
RESERVATION & ENQUIRIES: 6622 0555
OR [email protected]
Dress Code: Jeans are permitted
Don’t miss our Dragon Boat Festival Specials.
Orders are open from now till 7 June.

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