Oktoberfest Dance Party - Serangoon Gardens Country Club
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Oktoberfest Dance Party - Serangoon Gardens Country Club
www.sgcc.com.sg A Publication of Serangoon Gardens Country Club August / September 2014 Full Issue Oktoberfest Dance Party 6 October 2014 6.30pm onwards Kensington Ballroom Turn to page 27 for more details REGULARS CLUB DIRECTORY MAIN RECEPTION Tel: 6286 8888 Daily: 9am – 10pm WEBSITE www.sgcc.com.sg FOOD & BEVERAGE OUTLETS ATRIUM CAFE Tel: 6286 8888 ext. 309 Mon – Fri: 11am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm Sat, Sun & PH: 11am – 10pm BOWLING SNACK BAR Tel: 6286 8888 ext. 340 Mon – Fri & Eve of PH: 12pm – 11pm Sat: 11am – 11pm Sun & PH: 10am – 11pm COFFEE DELI Tel: 6286 8888 ext. 312 Mon – Thu & PH: 8.30am – 9pm Fri, Sat, Sun & Eve of PH: 8.30am – 10pm CLUB TWENTY-TWO Tel: 6286 8888 ext. 386 Mon – Thu: 4pm – 12am* Fri & Eve of PH: 4pm – 1am Sat: 2pm – 1am Sun & PH: 2pm – 12am * The Karaoke Lounge opens at 2pm on Tuesday. CROSSROADS LOUNGE Tel: 6286 8888 ext. 310 Mon – Thu: 4pm – 12am Fri & Eve of PH: 4pm – 1am Sat: 2pm – 1am Sun & PH: 2pm – 12am GARDEN GRILL Tel: 6286 8888 ext. 313 12pm – 3pm, 6.45pm – 10pm YUM CHA GARDEN Tel: 6343 1717 Weekdays: 11am – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm Weekends and PH: 9am – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm SPORTS & RECREATION FACILITIES BILLIARD ROOM Tel: 6286 8888 ext. 346 Daily: 1pm – 11pm SWIMMING POOL/SPA POOLS Daily: 5.30am – 10pm Closed on the last Wednesday of every month unless otherwise stated. MAHJONG / CARDS ROOMS Tel: 6286 8888 Sun – Thu & PH: 11am – 12am Fri, Sat & Eve of PH: 11am – 1am WATER PLAY AREA Daily: 8am – 8pm Closed on the last Wednesday of every month unless otherwise stated. OTHER FACILITIES SAUNA / STEAM BATH Daily: 8.30am – 12.30pm, 2pm – 10pm SQUASH COURTS Tel: 6286 8888 ext. 331 Daily: 8am – 10pm Off – Peak Hours: Mon – Fri & Eve of PH: 8am – 5pm Peak Hours: Mon – Fri & Eve of PH: 5pm – 10pm Sat, Sun & PH: 8am – 10pm DARTS LOUNGE (CLUB TWENTY-TWO) Mon – Thu: 4pm - 12am Fri & Eve of PH: 4pm - 1am Sat: 2pm - 1am Sun & PH: 2pm - 12am GARDENS BOWL Tel: 6286 8888 ext. 340 Mon – Fri & Eve of PH: 12pm - 11pm Sat: 11am – 11pm Sun & PH: 10am – 11pm Off – Peak Hours: Mon – Fri & Eve of PH: 12pm – 6pm Peak Hours: Mon – Fri & Eve of PH: 6pm – 11pm Sat, Sun & PH: Whole day GYMNASIUM Tel: 6286 8888 ext. 331 Daily: 5.30am – 10pm Except for scheduled closure for maintenance, 4 times a year. Refer to www.sgcc.com.sg for closure dates. Off – Peak Hours: Mon – Fri (excluding PH): 10am – 5pm Peak Hours: Daily: 5pm – 10pm Sat, Sun & PH: 7am – 10pm TENNIS COURTS Tel: 6286 8888 ext. 340 Daily: 7am – 10pm Off – Peak Hours: Mon – Fri & Eve of PH: 7am – 5pm Peak Hours: Mon – Fri & Eve of PH: 5pm – 10pm Sat, Sun & PH: whole day Tennis training night: Thu 7pm – 10pm TABLE TENNIS Tel: 6286 8888 ext.331 Daily: 8am – 10pm Off – Peak Hours: Mon – Fri & Eve of PH: 8am – 5pm Peak Hours: Mon – Fri, Eve of PH: 5pm – 10pm Sat, Sun & PH: 8am – 10pm JACKPOT ROOM Tel: 6398 5362 Sun – Thu & PH (except Wed): 10am – 12am Wed: 11am – 12am Fri, Sat & Eve of PH: 10am – 1am KIDDIELAND Daily: 9am – 10pm LAT SALON Tel: 6286 8262, by appointment only 11am – 7.30pm, Closed on Mon & PH FUNCTION ROOMS / BALLROOM For bookings, please call 6398 5381 / 65 / 87 Email: [email protected] READING ROOM Daily: 9am – 11pm THE HANGOUT Tel: 6286 8888 ext. 395 Mon – Thu, Sun & PH: 9am - 12am Fri, Sat & Eve of PH: 9am - 1am CAMBRIDGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE Tel: 6282 8455 Fax: 6282 8457 Mon – Fri: 7am – 7pm Sat: 7am – 2pm MANAGEMENT STAFF GENERAL MANAGER Joseph Woon 6398 5329 [email protected] DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER Catherine Tan 6398 5366 [email protected] SENIOR MANAGER (MEMBERSHIP) Lee Kim Pei 6398 5337 [email protected] SENIOR MANAGER (FOOD & BEVERAGE) Adrian Chew 6398 5368 [email protected] EXECUTIVE CHEF Derrick Sia 6398 5342 [email protected] FINANCE MANAGER Jamie Lai 6398 5303 [email protected] HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER Claree Tay 6398 5382 [email protected] MAINTENANCE & SAFETY MANAGER Charles Ling 6398 5311 [email protected] [email protected] SECURITY MANAGER Freddy C. Cheong 6398 5333 freddychandra–[email protected] [email protected] SPORTS & RECREATION MANAGER Casey Chang 6398 5372 [email protected] CLUB ADMINISTRATION BILLIARDS, BOWLING, BRIDGE, SQUASH, TENNIS Zubair Hassan 6398 5354 AEROBICS, COOL WATER WORKOUT, SWIMMING LESSONS, TABLE TENNIS, TAIJIQUAN, QI GONG AND CHINESE MARTIAL ARTS, JAZZTANGA Julia Kong 6398 5352 CHESS, FITNESS, MAHJONG, YOUTH TAEKWONDO, AIKIDO, YOGA, MUAY THAI, AQUA BIKING, DARTS, SWIMMING Bertram Lee 6398 5351 Mon – Fri: 9am – 6.30pm CHESS, SQUASH, TENNIS Phillip Tan 6398 5389 MEMBERSHIP 6398 5322 / 375 / 323 [email protected] BOWLING Zaleha Hanibah ACCOUNTS 6398 5325 / 358 [email protected] FOOD & BEVERAGE [email protected] SPORTS & RECREATION [email protected] BANQUET SALES 6398 5381 / 387 / 365 [email protected] GOLF Casey Chang 6398 5372 6398 5373 ADVERTISEMENT BOOKINGS Melissa Rozario 6398 5323 [email protected] AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2014 MIC (P) 153/12/2013 PATRON-IN-CHIEF Mr Goh Chok Tong Emeritus Senior Minister PATRONS Mrs Lim Hwee Hua Mr George Yeo Ms Sylvia Lim TRUSTEES Mr Michael Khor Teik Hean PPA PBM BBM FIET FIES JP Mr Hendrick Koh PPA BBM PBM Mr Anthony Tan GENERAL COMMITTEE Mr Randy Sng President Mr Kevin Kwek Vice-President Mr Bob Mong Honorary Secretary Mr Koh Jin Kit Honorary Treasurer Mr Edmond Tan Assistant Honorary Secretary Mr Peter Chia Assistant Honorary Treasurer COMMITTEE MEMBERS Ms Serena Goh Mr Foo Maw Shen Mr Frederick Kang Mr Lee Say Yeow Mr Gilbert Low Ms Tracy Peck Ms Janet Yeong CONVENORS Mr George Lim Billiards Mr Francis Teo Bowling Mr Ansband Tan Chess Mr Eddie Ng Fitness Mr Leow Pee Lip Golf Mr Stephen Chan Squash Mr Lim Tow Boon Swimming Mr Steven Lee Tennis EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Mr Bob Mong Mr Joseph Woon Ms Lee Kim Pei Ms Melissa Rozario Ms Kristen Lee GRAPHIC DESIGN Imp Studio PRINTING Oversea Supplies Pte Ltd ClubSpirit is a bi – monthly publication of Serangoon Gardens Country Club 22 Kensington Park Road Singapore 557271 Tel: 6286 8888 Fax: 6398 5355 Website: http://www.sgcc.com.sg All rights reserved. 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Contents REGULARS 2 President’s Message 3 Club News & Notices 9 Welcome and Farewell 11 Behind The Scenes / Bouquets 13 In The Spotlight 18 Travelogue 19 Kids 22Youth 28Calendar 53 Classes and Activities 55 Affiliated Clubs / Membership Privileges SPECIAL 4 7 10 12 14 The 57th Annual General Meeting New General Committee New Members' Gathering President's-Meet-The-Staff Session Member Satisfaction Survey 2014 Result UPCOMING 24 Food & Beverage 31 Bar & Lounge 34 Sports & Recreation 40Social PAST EVENTS 43 Sports & Recreation 48Social 49 Food & Beverage 1 REGULARS PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE DEAR MEMBERS I would like to thank you for giving me and my new team the opportunity to serve the Club by electing us into the General Committee at the last Annual General Meeting on 22 June 2014. My team and I look forward to your support as well as suggestions and feedback to improve your Club experience. I would like to also take this opportunity to thank our former President, Anthony Lim and his team for their contribution, especially in terms of infrastructural upgrades that were undertaken in the last 2 years. In fact, a lot of the “hardware” has been put in place by Anthony as well as the other former Presidents and my mission now is to leverage on those infrastructures and enhance the “software” part, in terms of better programmes and activities for members. I have been in the General Committee for the last 3 years holding various portfolios such as Assistant Honorary Secretary/Honorary Secretary, Chairman of the Service Excellence and advisor to the Senior Members’ Social Sub-committee. I have a strong bond with the Club and I am committed to see it succeed further and live up to its vision to be the best family club in Singapore. There are 2 main projects that I want to embark on during my term. The first project is the renovation of the Atrium Café which will start around mid-August. We are aiming at increasing the seating capacity and at the same time, improving the ambience with better lighting and décor to give the outlet a fresher and more modern feel. The second project is the upgrading of the Heliconia Wing, in particular the lift leading to the Kensington Ballroom. The existing lift has aged and its location is not conveniently accessible to clients and guests attending functions at the ballroom. With the new lift, I hope we can attract more banquet clients as this is an important source of revenue for the Club. This project is currently in the feasibility study stage. I will update you on the progress in the near future. For the “software” part, I hope to add variety to the Club’s already vibrant entertainment scene by introducing more events and activities for members of all age groups. New band performances and different genres of music would be one of the ways we can draw more members to the Club. Increase in patronage will lead to higher revenue and ultimately, this will strengthen our reserves. The results from this year’s Member Satisfaction Survey have been tabulated and our Member Satisfaction Index (MSI) at 72.6 is similar to last year’s 72.7. This year, we also asked members to rate their satisfaction level on Club activities, in which we faired generally well. It’s heartening to know that the current activities organised meet members’ expectation. Of course, there will still be room for improvement and we will certainly review all the feedback and suggestions gathered from the survey and implement those that 2 are viable. For the full details on the survey results, please refer to pages 14-17. On the sports side, our players did well in the InterSocial Clubs Golf Tournament (ISCGT) 2014, currently in 3rd position in Overall Team Standing, based on the results of the first and second legs of the tournament. We are also now in the lead for the Youth Inter-Club Bowling Mixed League 2014 and 2nd in the Adult Inter-Club Bowling Mixed League. In June 2014, we hosted the SGCC-Prince Squash Open Tournament with a total of 257 participants and we received positive feedback for a well-organised event. We continue to see active participation in social events and activities organised by the Club such as the Durian and Shopping trip to Johor Bahru and Junior Gems Kids Party. In the months ahead, we will be having an active calendar of events. On 8 August 2014, we will be counting down to the nation’s birthday at the Kensington Ballroom with our Guest of Honour and Club Patron Sylvia Lim. There will be a tour organized on the evening of 18 August 2014 to Asia Pacific Breweries for members to learn how our iconic Tiger Beer is made. The SGCC Karaoke Challenge will be held on 26 August 2014 at Club Twenty-Two. To celebrate the mid-autumn festival, we will be having a tea appreciation workshop, oriental stalls selling accessories and home furnishings at the Main Lobby and a lantern making workshop for the kids on 30 August 2014. In September, we will be screening the F1 race as well. With so much happening at the Club, I hope to see you more often. Yours Sincerely, RANDY SNG President REGULARS CLUB NEWS & NOTICES Updates on Programmes at Club Twenty-Two Date Updates From 1 August 2014 onwards Wine, Music & Dance with 'Live' Band will be replacing Line Dance Night on the 4th Monday of the month. Refer to page 33 for more details. Friday, 8 August 2014 In lieu of the eve of National Day celebrations at the Kensington Ballroom, TGIF with The Thunderbirds will be replaced with CD music. Saturday, 9 August 2014 DJ Francis Wong will be playing from 9.00pm – 12.45am, replacing Locomotion. Tuesday, 26 August 2014 Open Mic & Jamming with Kow Low & Friends will be replaced with SGCC Karaoke Challenge which will start at 7.30pm. Sunday, 19 October 2014 Line Dance Music will be replaced with Bollywood – Special Line Dance Afternoon with DJ Dennis Goh which will start at 12pm. F1 Promotions From 1 August – 11 September 2014, stand a chance to win complimentary tickets to catch the F1 race when you purchase 2 bottles of G.H. Mumm Champagne. We will also be screening the F1 matches ‘Live’ at the Crossroads Lounge from 19 – 21 September 2014. For more details of the beverage promotion and screening schedule of the F1 race, refer to page 31. Pool Closures The Swimming Pool, Spa Pool and Water Play Area will be closed on Wednesday, 27 August and 24 September 2014 for cleaning and maintenance. The Swimming Pool will also be closed on Sunday, 7 September 2014 from 7.00am - 4.00pm to facilitate the Annual Inter-Club Swimming Meet (AIMS). Gym Closures The Gym will be closed on Monday, 29 September 2014 for cleaning and maintenance. Visit our website at www.sgcc.com.sg for the latest Club News. Staff Promotions Congratulations to the following staff who have been promoted with effect from 1 July 2014: Name New Designation Food & Beverage Name New Designation Maintenance & Housekeeping Joe Marie Walican Cabagua Assistant Executive (Banquet Operations) Pragasrao A/L Paiditaly Supervisor (Housekeeping) Gretchen Marie Francisco Bautista Assistant Supervisor (F&B) Xiao Ai Dang Assistant Supervisor (Housekeeping) Liu Jiani (Serena) Senior Guest Relations Officer Security Thor Chong Aik (Kelvin) Chef-de-Cuisine Raja Segkar Vijayahnmarar Assistant Supervisor (Security) Woo Yeng Ming Sous Chef Sritharan A/L Linggam Lim Tze Siang (Danny) Leading Cook Senior Executive (Security) Finance / Purchasing / Jackpot Yip Mei Lan Constance Senior Executive (Purchasing) Loy Kiong Fong (Jaselyn) Senior Assistant (Jackpot) Sports & Recreation Lee Jing Wenn Bertram Senior Executive (Sports & Recreation) 3 SPECIAL THE 57th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING General Committee Members and General Manager THE 57TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Club held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday, 22 June 2014 at the Kensington Ballroom. Lunch was provided for all attendees at 11.30am at the adjacent Kensington Ballroom 3. President Anthony Lim started the meeting at 1.05pm, offering a warm welcome to members present. General Manager (GM) Joseph Woon then invited Club Trustee, Mr Hendrick Koh to present tokens of appreciation to Committee Members who have completed their term of office. President’s Address President Anthony Lim informed members of his decision of not running for a second term due to his work commitment. He then shared with members highlights of the financial results. In summary, the Club did better for FY 2013/2014 with net surplus before depreciation and tax at $1.512m – an improvement of 84% from the previous financial year. The cash reserves also saw a steady increase at $5.418m as compared to $4.728m 2 years ago; this was despite the Club having undertaken several projects in the last two years. President then touched on one of his main thrusts which was to enhance the Club’s status as “The Best Family Club”. The first project was converting the former Sports Bar to two separate spaces – The Crossroads Lounge for the adults and The Hangout for the youths. He then recalled his most satisfying project which was the transformation of the Main Lobby into an impressive hotel-style lobby and at the same time tackling the heat problem by installing sun shades and replacing the old air-conditioning system to one that is more efficient. He also highlighted the other projects carried out during his tenure such as increasing the capacity of the Atrium Café and pool deck area, creating a heritage wall to showcase the Club’s history and renovating the Gardens Bowl. 4 President Anthony Lim (left) receiving token of appreciation from Trustee Hendrick Koh (right) Committee Member Andy Lau (right) receiving token of appreciation from Trustee Hendrick Koh (left) Honorary Treasurer Genie Sugene Gan (right) receiving token of appreciation from Trustee Hendrick Koh (left) Assistant Honorary Treasurer Kevin Kwek (right) receiving token of appreciation from Trustee Hendrick Koh (left) Committee Member Peter Chia (right) receiving token of appreciation from Trustee Hendrick Koh (left) Committee Member Bob Mong (right) receiving token of appreciation from Trustee Hendrick Koh (left) President Anthony Lim's address Speech by President-elect Randy Sng He also took the opportunity to congratulate the sportsmen and sportswomen who have done the Club proud in various competitions. To conclude, the President thanked his General Committee (GC) members and SGCC members who have supported him as well as the management and staff for their dedication and hard work. New General Committee Four members from the existing GC stood for reelection for the office-bearer positions: Randy Sng for the post of President, Kevin Kwek for Vice-President, Bob Mong for Honorary Secretary and Peter Chia for Assistant Honorary Treasurer. There were six new faces - Koh Jin Kit for Honorary Treasurer, Edmond Tan for Assistant Honorary Secretary and Foo Maw Shen, Frederick Kang, Gilbert Low and Janet Yeong for the positions of Committee Member. All nominations were unopposed and the nominees were duly elected. The newly elected GC members gave a short introduction of themselves and their background. President-elect, Randy Sng shared his aspirations for the Club and highlighted the 2 key projects which he will be spearheading during his term. One of them is to renovate the Atrium Café to make it a more conducive place for dining. The other is to upgrade the lift at the Heliconia Wing which is currently old and small, plus difficult to access due to its location. However, he noted that this project is still at the feasibility study stage. President-elect added that he New members from the General Committee with Trustees and former Presidents hopes to leverage on the Club's existing infrastructure and enhance the "software" part, in terms of better programmes and activities for members. This will hopefully increase patronage and make the Club a better place for everyone. The AGM proceeded with the confirmation of the 56th Annual General Meeting Minutes and adoption of Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2014. The House also approved the appointment of the Club’s existing auditor HLB Atrede LLP for the ensuing financial year. Any Other Business Member Teng Leng Hock wrote in to enquire about the Club’s master plan for upgrading of facilities and also the cost of upgrading of the Crossroads Lounge and the corresponding benefits and revenue that were 5 SPECIAL THE 57th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING reaped from the project. GM replied that Presidentelect had earlier shared in his speech about his master plan. He then explained that the cost of upgrading the old Sports Bar has been factored into the cost of the entire upgrading project - the renovation of the Main Lobby and the creation of the new Crossroads Lounge and The Hangout. He added that the creation of The Hangout for the youths was an important milestone for the Club as it further strengthens the Club’s positioning as the best family club. In relation to the revenue for the Crossroads Lounge, GM informed the house that the average monthly revenue of the new Crossroads Lounge, excluding the renovation period of November and December 2012 has improved from $47,385 to $49,157 after the renovation. He also added that beverage sales from the darters which were previously captured in the Sports Bar revenue were no longer captured in Crossroads Lounge revenue as the darts area has been relocated to the second level of the New Wing, Club Twenty-Two. Taking that into account, the new Crossroads Lounge has in fact performed better than the previous Sports Bar, especially in terms of revenue per square meter of space as the new Crossroads Lounge occupies a smaller space as compared to the previous Sports Bar. Dialogue Session with Members As part of the usual tradition, an open dialogue session was held. Member Sam Choo Chin Lye highlighted that the Club needs to address the Main Lobby’s roof as the heat situation is expected to worsen in future due to global warming. Having air conditioners to cool down the lobby would result in higher electricity bills and hence, the Club needs to look for a long- term sustainable solution. He also added that the Club has to solve the roof leaking problem as well. Newlyelected Honorary Secretary Bob Mong and former Chairman of Maintenance & Housekeeping said that the Club will be looking into it. Member Puah Neo Peng Chiew 6 General Manager Joseph Woon displaying the revenue figures of the Crossroads Lounge Member Puah Neo Peng Chiew acknowledged that the management should have a long term plan in place with regards to the upgrading of facilities. He also suggested that the senior management team should work on weekends and public holidays to gather feedback from members instead of having an annual survey. He also asked if the GC and management considered installing an air-conditioner system which utilizes heat generated from the system to heat up water for the kitchen and shower areas. Mr Mong mentioned that such a system requires a much more complex set-up and bigger space hence it was not feasible for the Main Lobby project. GM added that such a system was indeed reviewed but, it was too costly to be implemented; nevertheless this could be re-looked at in future. Mr Puah Neo suggested that SGCC be the first club to pioneer a totally smoke-free club environment. President-elect Randy Sng said that the Club has supported the National Environment Agency’s (NEA) move to have smoking minimized in the Club but that, the Club has to cater to the diverse needs of its members. After a fruitful dialogue session, President Anthony Lim concluded the meeting. He then thanked members for their attendance and invited them to the Crossroads Lounge for drinks. Member Sam Choo Chin Lye Member Teng Leng Hock SPECIAL NEW GENERAL COMMITTEE INTRODUCING THE 2014 / 2015 GENERAL COMMITTEE RANDY SNG President KEVIN KWEK Vice-President BOB MONG Honorary Secretary “I have been a member of the Club for 11 years and was in the General Committee for 3 years. During my term, I held various roles such as Service Excellence Chairman, advisor to the Senior Members’ Social SubCommittee, Assistant Honorary Secretary and Honorary Secretary. I enjoy working with the senior members in the Club, teaching them new things related to IT and social networking. I consider myself a volunteer and I am very active in community work and IDA Silver Infocomm activities.” “I lived in this neighbourhood since young and I have many fond memories of the Club. I remembered playing football with friends and sneaking into the Club to play. I joined the Club about 8 years ago and was introduced to the General Committee by former President Anthony Lim. I was in office for one term and held the position of Assistant Honorary Treasurer, Chairman of Membership and Deputy S&R Chairman. I am married with four kids and they are very active in the bowling scene.” “Having been a member of the Club for 28 years and in the General Committee for 2 terms, I am very familiar with the Club’s operations. I was in-charge of maintenance & safety, involved in the entertainment scene of the Club as well as a Sub-Committee member of the Project and Tender Committee. I will continue to do my part in making the Club a better place for members and my next task is to work on solving the roof leakage problem. In my spare time, I play music on a voluntarily basis at some of the Club’s events such as the Musical Afternoon for the senior members.” EDMOND TAN Assistant Honorary Secretary PETER CHIA Assistant Honorary Treasurer “I am a veterinarian by profession and I run a small clinic at the Serangoon North area. I am an animal lover and a vegetarian. I am very active in community work and have been taking part in grassroots activities for 10 years. I am the Assistant Secretary of the Serangoon Community Club, the President of Serangoon North Merchant Association and a member of the Serangoon Garden Neighbourhood Committee. During my term, I hope to be able to provide our members with more benefits.” “I have been a member of the Club for 15 years. I have served in the General Committee for one term as the Security Chairman. It has been a pleasurable time working with my fellow committee members. I am a businessman, in the diamond, jewellery and beauty trade. I enjoy helping the underprivileged in my church committee at the Society of St. Vincent De Paul.” KOH JIN KIT Honorary Treasurer “After returning from an overseas stay about 3-4 years ago, I joined the Club hoping to reconnect with the neighbourhood and catch up with friends. The Club helped me achieved those objectives and along the way, I made new friends. I currently work as Head of Business Development for a global e-commerce company headquartered in Amsterdam. In the past 10 years, I have served as functional head at regional level and also company head at country and regional level for multinational companies. I hope my commercial experience will be useful in serving the Club especially in the improvement of its financials.” 7 SPECIAL NEW GENERAL COMMITTEE FREDERICK KANG Committee Member FOO MAW SHEN Committee Member SERENA GOH Committee Member “I am a senior litigation partner at Rodyk & Davidson LLP. I head the China practice in the law firm and my dealings involve many PRC business enterprises. I am an active member of the Commerce and Industry Sub-Committee at the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and legal advisor to the Foo Clan Association. I am married with 3 kids and my family and I became members of the Club 14 years ago. The Club provides a very conducive environment for sports such as swimming, racquet games, and for gym workout.” “I have been running a maid agency for the last 26 years and I am one of the pioneers in this trade. I have been an SGCC member since 1988 and this is my fifth year serving the Club as a Committee member. I previously served as the Deputy Chairman for Membership Relations. I am very passionate about dancing and I am currently the advisor to the Dance Interest Group, advising on dance related classes and activities.” “I have been a member of the Club for 23 years and I am very familiar with the Club’s operations. I am very active in the darts scene and was the Darts Convenor for the past three terms. I was also previously a Committee member (1994 – 2000) under the leadership of former Presidents, Moses Tan and Thomas Tan. As a retiree, I am able to commit more time to the Club.” JANET YEONG Committee Member “I am a banker by profession. I am very active in school community work. I serve as the Chairman and President in two separate schools’ advisory board and alumni. I frequently organize events and seminars for the schools at the Club. I have been a member of the Club for about four years and I am very impressed with its facilities which cater to all ages.” LEE SAY YEOW Committee Member GILBERT LOW Committee Member “I have been a member for 6 years and I enjoy the various facilities and events in the Club. I am married with three kids and my children are very active in the swimming scene. I recall a few years ago the Club invited me to submit a proposal to set up a child care centre. Now as a centre owner in the Club, my work revolves around the Club and I feel that I should be giving some of my time back to serve its members. I am currently the F&B Chairman and this is my second year in the Committee.” “I joined the Club 11 years ago when my family and I moved into this vicinity. I play darts and have represented the Club for the past 7 to 8 years. I am actively involved in sports, namely Taekwondo, where I am one of the resident instructors in the Club. I am married with two teenage children and they, too, are very active in sports. Both of them have represented the Club in swimming and one of them is currently a member of the swim team. During my term, I hope to inject fresh ideas in sports and its related activities.” 8 TRACY PECK Committee Member “I have been a member for 20 years and have served the Committee for a year in the F&B Sub-Committee, in-charge of the entertainment in the Club. I introduced new ideas such as Soccer Talk ‘Live’ and Men's Night Out at the Crossroads Lounge. These programmes were well received by the members. During my free time, I enjoy ballroom dancing and travelling.” REGULARS WELCOME & FAREWELL WELCOME A warm welcome to the following members who have joined us in May and June 2014! GRAND MEMBERS Heinrichs Lily Seah Wong Chi NTOM MEMBERS Chang Yang Kwi Chong Fu Jian, Joseph Chua Wee Leung, Alex Lim Ji Haur Lim Jui-Lynn Ng Irene Nonis Ashley Terence Oh Beng Jong Tang Zi Qi, Cheryl FAREWELL Andre Van Straten Ang Bee Ling Lily Beard Jonathan Guyer Chia Chern Liang, Daniel Chua Josephine nee Fleury Conan Christophe Copland Graham Cortyl Mathieu De Jongh Paulus Frettloehr Gunnar ORDINARY MEMBERS Gan Jin-Peng, Lenard Goh Hwee Yang, Gerald Heng Boon Keng, Raymond Koh Back Yong, Desmond Koh Puay Heng Lau Wei Chong Lee Yan Hong Liew Siow Gian, Patrick Loh Buck Noi, Judy Teo Ah Lay Tey Cheng Hwang, Edmund Wan Hoe Yeen Wee Mei Lin, Melina Yeo Sin Huat, Vernon TERM MEMBERS Aspin Robert Melvin Chen Chunxi Durgah Devi d/o Palanisamy Eglon Richard Mark Liger Pierre Dominique Marie Strong Clayton Charles Ramachandra Darma Sabapathy Sampson Lorraine Soule Stuart Cameron Tan Lilian Tang Hwee Lang Teh Wing Kwan Teo John Venn Derek William Hart White Neil Yip Kah Keong Gauvin Laurent-Xavier Ho Ho Isenbrandt Emmanuel Lau Tong Sing Leneveu Francois Low Kim Seng, David Maslowski Szymon Piotr Oh Yeok Cheow Paranjothy David Bernard Pickles Mark Did you know we have the following services at the Main Reception? • • • • Loan of portable universal charger for mobile phones Wheelchair for loan Umbrellas for loan Xbox and PlayStation 4 games and controllers for The Hangout • • • Board games, colouring materials and story books Deposit of wet umbrellas Books for loan 9 SPECIAL New Members’ Gathering 16 May 2014 The New Members’ Gathering held at the Kensington Ballroom saw 75 attendees. It was a great opportunity for fellow new members, the General Committee members and the Management team to interact with each other. The evening started with a short welcome speech by Club President Anthony Lim, followed by a hearty buffet dinner and performances by Willie the Juggler and some interesting stage games to keep the audience entertained. Getting to know our new members Wine sampling We love colouring! Diablo performance Ms Sabrina Kusnin & family 10 Ms Lim Jui Lynn & family That looks great! Mr Loh Bun Kwong & family Getting ready to answer some questions Mr Elgin Ong & family REGULARS BEHIND THE SCENES / BOUQUETS Behind the Scenes with Vicky, Assistant Outlet Supervisor at Club Twenty-Two “My role is to handle members’ and guests’ enquiries, control the flow of guests coming into the outlet, promote beverages to members and guests, supervise the service of the Guest Relations Officers, ensure the Karaoke systems are in working condition, perform inventory checks and plan events and manpower. One of the challenges I face is when the Karaoke system breaks down. This annoys the members and guests as it interrupts their enjoyment. I will try to pacify the members and guests while troubleshooting the problem with the help of the technicians. It has been four years since I joined the Club. I enjoy organising and emceeing for the themed night events as we get to put aside our uniforms and dress according to the theme.” Bouquets The following are excerpts of compliments to our staff sent via email ([email protected]), website (www.sgcc.com.sg) or feedback form. Do continue to send in your compliments as they will motivate our staff to achieve higher levels of service. Please note that the Club reserves the right to edit any compliments, where necessary, in our publications. Editor’s Favourite “I am recovering from a stroke so I go to the gym daily to strengthen my legs. Johari attends to me on most of my visits. He is very professional, kind and helpful. Under Johari his patient coaching and encouragement, I am now able to cycle 30 minutes on the bicycle. To me, this is a great achievement and I would like to thank Johari for his help.” – Shirley Seow Food & Beverage Ravichandran provides excellent service. He completes his tasks promptly without making mistakes and does not let the customers wait too long. His attitude and efficiency are impeccable. He also brings us joy with his smile. – William Chua Sports & Recreation The staff’s knowledge and friendliness make my workout at the gym very enjoyable. Gym instructor, Eric provides good training advice and suggestions. – Loh Kian Wei Membership Relations I would like to commend Melissa Rozario. She is very caring, courteous and helpful. She projects a good image for the Club. – Esther Yap Ravi Eric Melissa 11 SPECIAL PRESIDENT'S MEET-THE-STAFF-SESSION President Randy Sng's address The newly-elected President Randy Sng called for a Meet-The-Staff Session on 30 June 2014. The session kicked off with General Manager (GM) Joseph Woon giving an overview of the management organizational structure. President then gave a brief self-introduction and then introduced his fellow General Committee (GC) members who were present - Kevin Kwek, Bob Mong, Peter Chia, Koh Jin Kit, Serena Goh, Foo Maw Shen and Lee Say Yeow. President shared with staff the projects that he would like to carry out during his term as well as his aim to make SGCC the best family club (refer to President’s message on page 2). He then gave a summary of the various portfolios which the GC members will be holding and highlighted that the GC acts in an advisory role to provide strategic direction for the Club while the management team runs the projects. He also reiterated the importance of good communication among staff, management and GC. President also touched on the Club’s vision and mission statement in which he hoped that everyone can work towards fulfilling it. He urged staff to continue providing excellent service to members. President then called upon GM to share with the staff the Club’s plans to improve revenue. GM sought the cooperation and support from the staff to carry out those plans. The session ended with light refreshments and a mingling session between committee members and staff. General Manager Joseph Woon sharing the Club's plans with staff FASTER, EASIER AND FREE ACCESS TO SGCC WI-FI Simple instructions for mobile users STEP 1: Go to “Settings” on your mobile device STEP 2: Select “WI-FI” STEP 3: Select the network name WiFi@SGCC C C G S @ WIFI STEP 4: Go to your preferred web browser and you will be directed to a login page STEP 5: Key login name and password NOTE: • The free SGCC WIFI access is only available at the Main Clubhouse • Password will be available at the Main Reception, PC Terminal at Main Lobby, Atrium Cafe, Crossroads Lounge and Reading Room • Password will be changed monthly 12 REGULARS REGULARS SERVICE EXCELLENCE In The Spotlight This column features some of the current issues and developments in the Club. We would like to take this opportunity to share these with you. Have any feedback to relate to us? Email us at [email protected]. Atrium Café Renovation Good news! The Atrium Café, one of our most patronised outlets, will be undergoing a facelift. Members can look forward to a brighter and more modern looking outlet. Renovations will start around mid-August till around mid-September 2014. Exact dates will be announced on the website and on our notice boards. During the renovation period, the regular a la carte menu will not be available at the café as well as the Coffee Deli, however we will have hawker stalls at the Main Lobby offering simple local dishes. Vertical Garden at Club Entrance Have you seen this special vertical garden? We have beautified our main entrance with plants on both walls leading into the Main Clubhouse. Supervision of Children We would like to remind members that children under 12 years old should be accompanied by their parents or authorised child minder while in the Club as stated in Clause 4.3 of the Club’s Bye-Laws. Please ensure your children are properly supervised while using the Club’s facilities. Penalties for Late and Non-return of Games and Controllers at The Hangout To ensure that all members have a chance to play the X-box and PlayStation games, the play duration is restricted to 1 hour. There is a timer to help remind members to return the games on time. Penalties will be imposed for late or non-return of the games and controllers. No Barefoot and Swimwear in Lobby Please be reminded that swimwear and being barefoot is disallowed in the Main Lobby. If you would like to make a transaction at the Reception counter for example, please put on a t-shirt and shorts or a swimrobe and footwear before proceeding to the Lobby. This rule also applies to kids. Leaving Bags at Coffee Deli Tables We urge members to refrain from leaving your bags on the tables at Coffee Deli as such actions deprive other members a place to dine. Monkey Business This section outlines some acts of mischief that have happened in the Club and was reported to us by members. • All the showers in the Male Changing Room were turned on to the hottest temperature setting and were left on, with all the cubicle doors closed. • Urinating in the steam bath and sauna causing the entire place to smell, resulting in a major clean up. We urge members to refrain from such behaviour and supervise their children while in the Club. We will consider taking disciplinary action on any member or guest that misbehaves or breaks any Club rules. 13 SPECIAL Member Satisfaction Survey 2014 Results The Member Satisfaction Survey 2014 was carried out from 28 March till 18 May 2014 with a total of 1000 respondents. The survey was open to principal members and their family members (aged 12 and above). The general age profile of the respondents matches that of the membership base, with most age groups well represented in the survey, except for the age group 25 years old and below (slightly under-represented). Profile of Respondents The majority of respondents (64%) are frequent users who visit the Club daily or at least once a week. The most frequent users are in the age groups 36-45 years old and 65 years old and above, with 70% of them visiting the Club daily or at least once a week. the Gym (45%). The most frequent users of the sports facilities are members aged 36-45 years old. The third top reason for visiting the Club (39% of respondents) is Meeting Friends, for socializing and entertaining. Frequency of F&B Outlet Visits After a steady increase in frequency of patronage of our F&B outlets in the last 2 years, this year, there is a slight decrease of 2% in the number of respondents patronizing our F&B outlets daily or at least once a week (32%). A few times a year 20% Frequency of Visits to the Club A few times a year 9% Once to twice a month 45% Hardly 2% Once to twice a month 26% Daily 11% At least once a week 53% All the top three reasons were ranked the same for the last 2 years running. Dining (72%) remains the top reason for visiting the Club, with the most frequent users in the age group 36-45 years old, where 40% of respondents in this age group dine at the Club daily or at least once a week. 39% 39% Dining / Bar & Lounge Sports Kids' events & activities Meeting Social friends / events & activities socializing / entertaining 6% 8% 6% 9% Jackpot Others 20132014 The second top reason for visiting the Club is Sports (59%) with 47% of respondents patronizing the sports facilities daily or at least once a week. This year, there has been a 4% decrease in the number of respondents listing Sports as one of their primary reasons for visiting the Club. The most popular sports facilities are the Swimming Pool (57%) followed by 14 At least once a week 30% Our Dining Outlets remain the top facility that our members patronize with 82% of respondents patronizing this facility, registering an increase of 1% from last year. Other facilities that saw a slight increase include the Jackpot Room (by 1%), The Hangout (by 2%) and Darts Lounge (by 1%). There has however, been a decrease in patronage for the Bar Outlets (by 2%), Swimming Pool (by 3%) and Gym (by 3%) compared to last year. (Refer to the next page for chart on Most Patronized Facilities) The 5 Service Quality Dimensions We continued to measure the following five key service quality dimensions, to calculate the Member Satisfaction Index (MSI) for 2014. This calculation is based on an industry accepted methodology to measure service quality. 63% 59% 15%15% 14% 13% Daily 2% Top Facilities Patronized by Members Primary Reasons for Visiting the Club 73% 72% Hardly 3% • Tangibles - Appearance of Club’s physical facilities, equipment, personnel and communication materials • Reliability - Club’s ability to perform the promised service dependably and accurately • Responsiveness - Club’s willingness to help customers and provide prompt service • Assurance - Knowledge, courtesy of employees and ability to convey trust and confidence • Empathy - Individualized attention the Club provides to its members Most Patronized Facilities 81% 82% Dining Outlets 60% 57% Swimming Pool 48% 45% Gym 27% 25% Lobby Lounge 22% 20% Bar & Lounge Outlets 16% 15% Reading Room 10% 11% 10% Gardens Bowl The Hangout Jackpot Room Tennis Courts Ratings Based on the 5 Service Quality Dimensions 11% Kiddieland 7% 9% Billiard Room Darts Lounge 2% 1% 2% 20132014 Importance of the 5 Service Quality Dimensions Assurance 18% 4.86 Reliability ResponsivenessAssurance Empathy Average score 2013 88% of respondents cited the ClubSpirit Magazine as the most preferred method of finding out about Club’s events and promotions – an increase of 3% from 2013. ClubSpirit Supplement is the second most preferred method (45% of respondents) and the third most preferred method is through Club Notice Boards (30% of respondents). 2% Empathy 17% 4.92 5.32 5.16 Communications Mahjong / 2% Cards Room 2% Table Tennis 5.01 5.33 5.18 Average score 2014 5% 3% 3% 5.01 Tangibles 5% 3% 3% 5.03 5.05 Overall weighted average score 2014 – 5.08 Overall weighted average score 2013 – 5.09 7% 8% Squash Courts Among the 5 service quality dimensions, Assurance was rated the highest (5.32) and Empathy was rated the lowest (4.92). The ratings for Reliability and Empathy had registered the most significant differences this year, with Reliability decreasing to 5.01 from 5.05 and Empathy increasing to 4.92 from 4.86. The overall weighted average score for all dimensions for 2014 is 5.08, and this translates to an MSI of 72.6. (5.08 out of a maximum score of 7, converted to an index of 100), as compared to MSI of 72.7 (5.09 out of score of 7) last year. This is the first time we had not registered an increase in MSI since our survey began in 2011. We will work harder towards improving the Club’s service level in the coming year. There has been an increase in the percentage of respondents finding out about Club's events and promotions through the top three methods. This reaffirms that our communication platforms have been effective in reaching out to members. Finding out about Club's Events and Promotions Tangibles 25% 85% 88% ClubSpirit Magazine 42% 45% ClubSpirit Supplement Reliability 21% Responsiveness 19% 28% 30% Club Notice Boards 27% 26% E-newsletter 21% 18% Word of Mouth The most important service quality dimension is Tangibles (25%), followed by Reliability (21%) and Responsiveness (19%) and the least important service quality dimension is Empathy (17%). The importance of each quality dimension is identical with the last two years’ results and is generally consistent across age groups. Most preferred method 18% 18% Website Others 3% 3% YouthSpirit 1% 3% 20132014 15 SPECIAL Majority of the respondents (67%) still prefer to receive information about SGCC events and promotions by Mail / Post, followed by Email (52%) and SMS (37%). There is a rise in respondents opting to receive information on the Club via SMS this year (37%), up by 4% from last year. Preferred Method of Receiving Club Information 64% 67% Mail / Post 55% Email 52% 33% SMS Website 37% 14% 16% 20132014 Website This year, there is a slight decrease in the percentage of respondents (64%) that visited the Club’s website, compared to 2013 (67%). Out of those who visited the website, 27% of respondents visited the website daily, at least once a week or once to twice a month, of which 96% found the information on the website useful. Satisfaction Level of Club Facilities This year, Garden Grill once again came out tops, with the highest percentage of respondents (37%) rating it as “Exceeding Expectations”, followed by Gym (24%) and Swimming Pool (22%). The ranking was similar to last year. A substantial number of our facilities had improved on their satisfaction level, as measured by the decrease in the percentage of respondents rating them as “Below Expectations”. Kiddieland was rated with the lowest satisfaction level, with 14% of respondents rating it as “Below Expectations”, followed by Carparks (12%) and The Hangout (10%). There was quite a jump in the percentage of respondents (by 4%) that rated The Hangout as “Below Expectations” this year. We will be reviewing feedback received on The Hangout for ideas and suggestions to improve the satisfaction level in the coming year. (Refer to the next page for chart on Satisfaction Level of Club Facilities) Satisfaction Level of Club Services Most of our Club services registered an improvement in overall satisfaction level. Food & Beverage (28%) received the highest percentage of respondents who rated it as “Exceeds Expectations”, followed by Security (26%) and Main Reception (25%). Membership Servicing came out tops with 99% of respondents rating it as "Meets & Exceeds Expectations". 16 Satisfaction Level of Club Services 25% Main 20142%73% Reception 20132%72% 26% Membership 20141%75% Servicing 20132%71% 27% Security 24% 20142%72% 26% 20132%72% 26% 20142%82% 16% 20131%85% 14% Sports & 20142%78% Recreation 20132%76% 22% Food & 20142%70% Beverage 20133%68% 29% Maintenance & 20143%78% Housekeeping 20134%78% 19% Finance Below Expectation Meets Expectation 20% 28% 18% Exceeds Expectation Satisfaction Level of Club Activities We included a new component to the survey this year, asking members to rate their satisfaction level of Club activities. Senior activities received the highest percentage in terms of respondents (22%) rating it as “Exceeds Expectations”. Sports & Fitness activities came out tops with 99% of respondents rating it as "Meets & Exceeds Expectations". Members were least satisfied with Kids activities, with 7% of respondents rating the activities as “Below Expectations”. We are generally doing well in the other areas, with 4% and below of respondents rating the activities as “Below Expectations”. We will continue to look into ways in which we can provide more interesting activities for the kids in the Club. Social & Entertainment 2% Programmes 86% 13% Sports & Fitness 1% Activities 82% 17% Kids Activities 7% 79% 14% Youth Activities 3% 83% 14% Senior Activities 3% 75% 22% Lessons (Sports & Fitness) 3% 83% 15% Lessons (Dance) 4% 83% 13% Below Expectation Meets Expectation Exceeds Expectation Satisfaction Level of Club Facilities 20145%76% 20% 18% 20144%78% 18% 14% Garden Grill 20134%57% 20144%59% 37% 39% Dance & Music 20144%78% Lounge / KTV 20134%80% 18% 16% 20144%79% 20135%78% 17% 17% 20146%77% 18% 20% 20143%75% 22% 21% Gym 20135%72% 20143%73% 24% 23% 20141%80% 20134%85% 19% 11% 20148%77% 15% 5% 20146%80% 20135%89% 14% 6% 20142%78% 20% 19% 20140%81% 19% 15% Darts Lounge 20134%83% 20143%81% 16% 12% Mahjong Rooms 20148%84% 20137%86% 8% 7% The Hangout 201410%77% 20136%84% 13% 10% 20147%74% 19% 15% 201414%73% 201312%76% 13% 12% 20145%81% 20137%82% 14% 11% 201412%76% 201312%77% 11% 11% 20149%75% 20138%77% 15% 15% Atrium Cafe 20135%76% Coffee Deli 20136%79% Crossroads Lounge Lobby Lounge 20134%76% Swimming Pool 20134%75% Squash Courts Table Tennis 201311%84% Tennis Courts Gardens Bowl 20131%80% Billiard Room 20131%83% Reading Room 20136%79% Kiddieland Jackpot Room Carparks Changing Rooms Below Expectation Meets Expectation Exceeds Expectation Experience with us on the phone Majority of respondents (85%) rated their experience when interacting with us on the phone as exceeding and meeting their expectations. This is comparable to last year. Feedback and Suggestions Majority of the feedback and suggestions received were related to Food & Beverage (40%), such as a regular change in menus, more discounts, more variety of cuisine and more staffing during peak periods. Other suggestions included introducing more social and kids’ events and providing online booking of facilities. We thank members for all the suggestions sent through the survey. As there were many suggestions received, we will not be able to reply to all, but we would like to assure members that all feedback will be reviewed and implemented where viable. Conclusion In conclusion, the percentage of respondents who are satisfied with their experiences (gave scores of 5 and above out of a maximum rating of 7) is marginally higher, with 84% of respondents being satisfied as compared to 82% last year. NOTE: Most figures quoted have been rounded to the nearest whole number. 17 REGULARS TRAVELOGUE Three Pagodas, the symbolic sight of Dali. Trying out horseback riding on the Shangri-La grasslands. A couple of months ago, my sister and I spent 11 days in Yunnan, China. The two of us planned a free and easy trip to visit five iconic areas in Yunnan - Dali, Kunming, Lijiang, Shangri-la and Tiger Leaping Gorge. Each of the areas has its own unique culture and sceneries which we were fortunate to experience. Also, it is one of the few places left with natural scenic views and clean air. The famous sights that you must visit in Yunnan include the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, 3 Pagodas, Cangshan and Songzalin Monastery. – Neo Jun Ru A panoramic view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Lijiang. Cangshan Mountain, also known as Diancangshan. The city gate, the symbol of Dali Old City. A bird's eye view of the Tiger Leaping Gorge. (Above) Making a wish at Naxi Wind Chimes, Lijiang Old Town. Share your interesting travel photos with us! Look how clear the water is at Blue Moon Valley, Lijiang. Email your photos to us at [email protected]. If your photos are published in the ClubSpirit magazine, you will receive $20 SGCC F&B voucher. Terms & Conditions Songzanlin Monastery, the largest and oldest Tibetan temple in Shangri-La. 18 • You must be able to provide 8 – 10 photos. For printing purposes, each photo must be at least 500kb • Include some photo captions and a short write-up (3-4 sentences) about the place you visited • SGCC reserves the right to accept or reject the photos at its discretion REGULARS KIDS Bonjour Beijing - Mandarin Lessons for Expatriate Juniors & Teens For ages 6 to 18 Date: Venue: No. of Sessions: Min. to Start: Max. Participants: Closing Date: Every Wednesday, starting 10 September 2014 Clover Room 16 10 participants per category 15 participants per category 3 September 2014, Wednesday Category Junior (ages 6 – 12) Teens (ages 13 – 18) Time 3.00pm – 4.00pm 4.00pm – 5.00pm Charges $300.00 (Junior Gems Member) $320.00 (Member) $340.00 (Guest) $320.00 (Member) $340.00 (Guest) Charges are subject to GST This is a beginners course that will help expatriate kids and teens to build a solid foundation for learning Chinese as a second or foreign language. The lesson will be taught by two teachers and will be conducted in French or in English, according to the student’s language skills. Lesson Outline • Phonetic symbols and tones: Acquire good pronunciation and intonation of Mandarin with on-going reinforcement of pinyin practice • Chinese characters: Understand basic Chinese characters formation and learn how to analyze and memorize compound characters • Vocabulary and sentence structures: Vocabulary related to daily life such as animals, food, colours, school, transportation will be taught • Listening and speaking skills: Develop oral communication skills through dialogues, questions and answers, and speaking practice • Character writing and reading skills: Learn how to write Chinese characters by tracing and copying the characters and develop reading skills by reading phrases, sentences and short paragraphs About the Teachers Ge GUO 郭鸽 Ge Guo graduated from Peking University (Beida), one of the most prestigious universities in China. She also pursued her Masters Degree in law at Montesquieu University Bordeaux IV and in Comparative Politics at Science Po, Paris. During her four-year study in France, she mastered the French language and acquired a deep understanding of the French culture. Ge Guo has been teaching Chinese language and culture to expatriates and their kids for about a year. Aurélie DAMPERON 龙河丽 A French teacher who graduated from Paris VII University (Masters Degree in language and Chinese civilization) and from Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers (Masters Degree in International Trade, Paris). Aurélie moved to China with her family in 2007 and worked successively in Guiyang, Shenzhen and Shanghai for the following 6 years. In 2013, she relocated to Singapore with her family and is now dedicated to providing Chinese language courses and cultural workshops to numerous expatriates and their kids. For enquiries and registration, contact Ethna at 6398 5383 or [email protected]. Visit www.sgcc.com.sg for more details. 19 REGULARS KIDS Kids Modern Dance For kids aged 4 to 12 Picture for illustration only "Junior Rockstars" - Gems and Gemmology workshop For kids aged 4 – 12 Date: Time: Venue: Charges: 23 August 2014, Saturday 10.30am – 12.00pm (for ages 4 to 8) 2.00pm – 3.30pm (for ages 9 to 12) Casuarina Room $38.00 (Junior Gems Member) $42.00 (Member) $44.00 (Guest) Charges subject to GST and materials will be provided Min. to Start: 10 participants per timeslot Max. Participants: 15 participants per timeslot Closing Date: 15 August 2014, Friday Our “junior rockstars” will have a hands-on experience handling rocks and minerals, as well as discover what is hidden inside a stone using basic gemmological equipment. Be a Gem! Join the Date: Every Tuesday (Start date to be advised) Time: 4.30pm - 5.30pm (for ages 4 – 6) 3.30pm - 4.30pm (for ages 7 – 9) 5.30pm - 6.30pm (for ages 10 – 12) Venue: Aerobics Studio Charges: $190.00 (Member) $210.00 (Guest) Charges subject to GST. No. of sessions: 10 Min. to Start: 10 participants Max. Participants: 15 participants About the Instructor Joana Franziska Melchior graduated as a state certified dancer from the State Ballet School of Berlin and holds a Masters Degree in Dance Education / Pedagogy. She was previously teaching at School Of The Arts (SOTA) and LaSalle College of the Arts. She is currently a ballet teacher and contemporary / jazz choreographer at the Rhythmic Gymnastic high performance team. Joana is also the head of ballet at the Tanglin Arts Studio of Dance. Juni rGems Want to be part of a great kids' club? Join the Junior Gems today! Member's child who is from 4 - 12 years old can sign up. Membership stands at only $25 for the first year and $12 a year for subsequent renewal. What you get when you become a Junior Gem: • Exclusive Junior Gems welcome gift • Monthly Junior Gems newsletter • Junior Gems Birthday surprises • Subsidised rates for events • Exclusive Junior Gems Activities To sign up, dowload a copy of the Junior Gems application form at www.sgcc.com.sg/junior-gems-kids-club-membership or pick it up from the Main Reception. For enquiries and registration, contact Ethna at 6398 5383 or [email protected]. Visit www.sgcc.com.sg for more details. 20 Fun Volcano Science Workshop Lights, Camera & Action! For kids aged 7 – 13 Date: Time: Venue: Charges: 20 September 2014, Saturday 10.30am – 12.30pm Casuarina Room $40.00 (Junior Gems Member) $42.00 (Member) $44.00 (Guest) Charges subject to GST and materials will be provided Min. to Start: 10 participants Max. Participants:15 participants Closing Date: 15 September 2014, Monday Create your own short action film during this twohour workshop. You will learn how to edit your film as well as add voice-overs and music. Cameras, greenscreen and props will be provided. For kids aged 5 – 12 Date: Time: Venue: Charges: 27 September 2014, Saturday 10.30am – 12.00pm Casuarina Room $25.00 (Junior Gems Member) $28.00 (Member) $30.00 (Guest) Charges subject to GST and materials will be provided Min. to Start: 10 participants Max. Participants:15 participants Closing Date: 22 September 2014, Monday Become a volcanologist with us! Learn about the formation of volcanoes and volcanic activities around the world. There’ll be hands-on activities and eruption demonstrations. You will also get to make your own mini volcano to take home. For enquiries and registration, contact Ethna at 6398 5383 or [email protected]. Visit www.sgcc.com.sg for more details. CHECK OUT WHAT YOU'VE BEEN MISSING! ‘No. 1 Dad” Donut Decorating Workshop 14 June 2014 Learning how to make the decorations using fondant Yay! Our first donut is completed. Three more to go Check out my donuts. These are fo r you, Dad! Here you go, you can share my rolling pin 21 REGULARS YOUTH Nail Art Lovers Workshop For ladies aged 13 - 26 Date: 16 August 2014, Saturday Time: 10.30am – 12.00pm Venue: Casuarina Room Charges: $35.00 (Member) $38.00 (Guest) Charges subject to GST and materials will be provided Min. to Start: 10 participants Max. Participants: 20 participants Closing Date: 7 August 2014, Thursday Learn about basic acrylic freehand drawing, the importance of correct nail care for beautiful nails and other nail care tips from our nail art trainers through this interactive hands-on workshop. New PlayStation 4 at The Hangout Check out 3 new game titles • Need for Speed Rival • Battlefield 4 • FIFA 14 Games and controllers can be loaned from the Main Reception. Night Owl Is Back! August – December 2014 Looking for a conducive environment to study at night? The Club offers overnight study facilities for students who wish to study in the Club from 11pm – 9am. The Reading Room and Coffee Deli have been designated for this purpose. Members and their guests must sign in and sign out at the guard house. Each member is allowed to sign in one guest. For enquiries and registration, contact Ethna at 6398 5383 or [email protected]. Visit www.sgcc.com.sg for more details. 22 Mid-Autumn Celebrations 30 August 2014, Saturday 10.30am - 8.00pm Celebrate the mid-autumn festival with us at the Club! We have various activities to keep everyone in the family occupied. Oriental Stalls Time: 11.00am – 8.00pm Venue: Main Lobby Bask in the Mid-Autumn festival spirit and shop at our various stalls selling handmade accessories, bags, kids apparels, and home furnishing. Make Your Own Lantern! For kids aged 5 – 12 Tea Appreciation Workshop and Introduction to Calligraphy Time: Venue: Charges: 2.30pm – 4.30pm Casuarina Room $20.00 (Member) $22.00 (Guest) Charges subject to GST Min. to Start: 10 participants Max. Participants: 20 participants Closing date: 22 August 2014, Friday Enter the realm of tea appreciation and let us guide you through the essence of appreciating different types of tea and its history. We will also give you an overview of calligraphy writing, the art of fancy lettering. Time: Venue: Charges: 10.30am – 11.30am Casuarina Room $25.00 (Junior Gems Member) $27.00 (Member) $30.00 (Guest) Charges subject to GST and materials and light stick will be provided Closing Date: 23 August 2014, Saturday Put on your creativity hats and create your own unique lantern for the Mid-Autumn festival. Show off your handmade lantern when you take a stroll under the moonlight with your family and friends. Please note that 15 participants are required for the workshop to start. For enquiries and registration, contact Ethna at 6398 5383 or [email protected]. Visit www.sgcc.com.sg for more details. 23 UPCOMING FOOD & BEVERAGE Garden Grill Spanish Cooking Appetizer Camarón Taverna ajo con ensalada española* Taverna Garlic Shrimp with Spanish Salad or Grilled envoltura de salchicha de chorizo con Berenjena Grilled Chorizo Sausage wrapped with Aubergine or Yuca con queso y carne de relleno Cassava with Beef & Cheese Filling Soup El ajo y verduras sopa Español Spanish Garlic & Vegetables Soup or Yellow Pea derramada con Chorizo Yellow Spilt Pea with Chorizo Main Course Paella Mixta** Saffron Rice with Seafood & Chorizo or Grilled Snapper y mango con lima Cilantro Vinagreta Grilled Snapper and Mango with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette or Pollo al ajillo Sherry, de estilo andaluz Chicken in Garlic Sherry, Andalucían style or Español cordero estofada** Spanish Lamb Shank or Solomillo de ternera con vino blanco y ajo*** Beef Sirloin with White Wine & Garlic Picture for illustration only. Date: Time: 1 – 31 August 2014 12pm – 3pm; 6.45pm – 10pm Last order 30 mins before closing Charges: 3-course Set Lunch from $16.80 per person 4-course Set Dinner from $21.80 per person Students and senior citizens (aged 55 & above) enjoy $2.50 discount. All charges are subject to GST Tantalise your taste buds with scrumptious Spanish delights. Let your discerning palate be treated with the best of Spanish regional cooking from tasty soups, paella, steak, fresh fish to lamb shank. Dessert Natillas de Avellanas Spanish Hazelnut Custard or Churros con Chocolate Caliente y Bayas Churros with Hot Chocolate and Berries Coffee/Tea Wine Promotion Bodegas Real Finca Marisanchez Chardonnay (White) Bodegas Real Vega Ibor Tempranillo (Red) $12 (by glass) / $55 (by bottle) Items with asterisks on menu indicate the following surcharges: *$6 / **$8 / ***$12 Menu subject to change For enquiries and reservations, contact Garden Grill at 6398 5313 or [email protected]. 24 Promotions Modern Classic Cuisine Appetizer Tossed Baby Spinach, Pancetta, Quail Egg, Garlic Confit, Balsamic Dressing or Red-legged Prawns on Green Tea Soba with Sesame Miso Dressing or Pan-seared Scallop and Crab Cake, Cucumber Salsa served with Ponzu Glazed * Soup Cream of Tomato perfumed with Orange and Herb Croutons or Seafood Bisque with Hot Sauce Main Course Seafood Risotto with Chorizo and Borlotti Beans ** or Pan-fried Ocean Sea Bass served with Burnt Lemon Yellow Wine Sauce, Green Pea Pomme and Roasted Vine Tomato or Brine Roasted Baby Chicken served with Wild Butter Rice, Brocolini Puree and Roasted Tomato Sauce or Grilled T-Bone Steak served with Chimchuri and Macaire Potato *** Picture for illustration only. Date: Time: 1 – 30 September 2014 12pm – 3pm; 6.45pm – 10pm Last order 30 mins before closing Charges: 3-course Set Lunch from $16.80 per person 4-course Set Dinner from $21.80 per person Students and senior citizens (aged 55 & above) enjoy $2.50 discount. All charges are subject to GST Discover a new culinary world of exciting taste this September at the Garden Grill. This month’s menu consists of recipes that use the very best of modern and classic techniques, and are inspired by the finest culinary elements from both the old and new world. Dessert Caramelized Banana Tarte Tatin served with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Fresh Berries Green Tea Tiramisu with Wild Berries Coulis Coffee / Tea Wine Promotion Argento Chardonnay Mendoza (White) Argento Seleccion Malbec Mendoza (Red) $12.50 (by glass) / $56 (by bottle) Items with asterisks on menu indicate the following surcharges: *$4 / **$8 / ***$12 Menu subject to change Visit our Dining and Entertainment Promotions at www.sgcc.com.sg for more details. 25 UPCOMING FOOD & BEVERAGE Tour of Asia Pacific Breweries The Wine Express Workshop Date: 18 August 2014, Monday Meeting point & time: SGCC Main Lobby, 5.00pm Venue: Asia Pacific Breweries Charges: $10.00 (Connoisseur Circle Member) $15.00 (Member) Date: Time: Venue: Charges: Eligibility: Max. Participants: Min. to Start: 10 participants Max. Participants: 40 participants Closing Date: 8 August 2014, Friday Charges subject to GST Members only 50 participants Come discover how Singapore’s iconic Tiger Beer is produced at Asia Pacific Breweries. Look forward to experiencing the sights, sounds and smell of beer in the making at the brew house and packaging hall. You will also get to sample the refreshing taste of the brew and delicious food at the Tiger Tavern. 22 & 29 August 2014, Friday 7.00pm – 9.00pm Casuarina Room $78.00 (Connoisseur Circle Member) $88.00 (Member) $98.00 (Guest) Charges subject to GST The Wine Express is a 2-session programme that will equip participants with the necessary skills to evaluate and appreciate a good bottle of wine, learn the art of wine and food pairing, as well as explore the differences between the Old and New World wines. This workshop will be conducted by Mr Malcolm Tham, a Senior Wine Consultant at Wine Resources Pte Ltd and an adjunct lecturer at Singapore Polytechnic. For enquiries and registration, contact Adrian at 6398 5368 or 9115 0417 or [email protected]. Visit our Events Calendar at www.sgcc.com.sg for more details. Chilean Wine Dinner with Casa Donoso Vineyard Date: Time: Venue: Charges: 17 October 2014, Friday 7.30pm – 10.30pm Garden Grill $85.00 (Connoisseur Circle Member) $95.00 (Member) $105.00 (Guest) Charges subject to GST Min. to Start: 30 participants Max. Participants:50 participants Closing Date: 3 October 2014, Friday Join us for another instalment of our wine dinner event at the Garden Grill. Let our guest speaker, Martin Foerster share with you the highlights of the Chilean wine from the Casa Donoso Vineyard while you enjoy a delectable 5-course meal created by our chef. MENU Cold Appetizer Madagascar Tiger Prawn on Green Tea Soba Noodles with Sesame Miso Dressing Soup Roasted Sweet Garlic Soup with Crusted Farm Loaf Hot Appetizer Seared Sea Scallop and Braised Angus Short Ribs with Butternut Puree Main Course Pan fried Garoupa Fillet with Shimeiji Mushroom & Edamame Ragout, accompanied with Burnt Yellow Lemon Wine Sauce or Duck Leg Confit with Spiced Rubbed Foie Gras, sautéed Haricot Beans and Merlot Reduction Dessert Warmed Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Chantilly Crème and Berries Wine Selection Casa Donoso Evolucion Chardonnay Casa Donoso 1810 Cabernet & Carmenere Casa Donoso Perla Negra Casa Donoso "D" Donoso For enquiries and reservations, contact Garden Grill at 6398 5313 or [email protected]. Visit our Events Calendar at www.sgcc.com.sg for more details. 26 Latin and Ballroom Dance Party with DJ Dennis Goh Date: Time: Venue: Charges: Min. to Start: Max. Participants: Closing Date: 2 September 2014, Tuesday 7.30pm – 11.30pm Kensington Ballroom $24.00 nett (Member) $36.00 nett (Guest) 60 participants 90 participants 19 August 2014, Tuesday ount 10% disc dance for SGCC nts de class stu ‘September Moon’ Line Dance Date: Time: Venue: Charges: Min. to Start: Max. Participants: Closing Date: 3 September 2014, Wednesday 6.30pm – 11.30pm Kensington Ballroom ount 10% disc $24.00 nett(Member) ance d C for SGC $36.00 nett (Guest) dents class stu 60 participants 180 participants 20 August 2014, Wednesday Celebrate the Lantern Festival with a mouth-watering Chinese buffet dinner and line dancing with instructor, Toshio Suzuki. Song requests can be made between 6 – 7pm and 10.15pm – 11pm. Oktoberfest Dance Party Date: Time: Venue: Charges: Highlights: Min. to Start: Max. Participants: Closing Date: 6 October 2014, Monday 6.30pm – 10.30pm Kensington Ballroom $28.00 nett (Member) $40.00 nett (Guest) ‘Live’ band performances by Sound Sensations, German buffet, Erdinger beer promotion 120 participants 240 participants 15 September 2014, Monday Oktoberfest is here again, time to raise your beer mugs and enjoy a delicious German buffet! For enquiries, contact Adrian at 6398 5368 / 9115 0417 or [email protected]. Visit our Events Calendar at www.sgcc.com.sg for more details. 27 MON • Open Mic & Jamming with Han Solo 8.30pm – 11.45pm @ Club Twenty-Two WED • Latin & Ballroom Dance Night 8.30pm – 11pm @ Club Twenty-Two TUE REGULARS CALENDAR 4 5 6 • Evergreen Night 9pm – 11.45pm @ Club Twenty-Two THU FRI AUGUST • Evergreen Night 9pm – 11.45pm @ Club Twenty-Two • Social Ballroom Dance Nite with DJ Dennis Goh 8.30pm - 11.30pm @ Club Twenty-Two 8 • Countdown to National Day 7pm @ Kensington Ballroom • Golf Section August Monthly Medal 12pm @ Warren Golf & Country Club 18 12 13 14 • Open Mic & Jamming with Kow Low & Friends 8.30pm – 11.45pm @ Club Twenty-Two • Evergreen Night 9pm – 11.45pm @ Club Twenty-Two • Social Ballroom Dance Nite with DJ Dennis Goh 8.30pm - 11.30pm @ Club Twenty-Two 19 20 21 • 'Live' Band Performance 9pm @ Crossroads Lounge 15 • The Wine Express Workshop – Part 1 7pm – 9pm @ Casuarina Room • Wine, Music and Dance with 'Live' Band 8.30pm – 11pm @ Club Twenty-Two Pool Closure • Evergreen Night 9pm – 11.45pm @ Club Twenty-Two • Social Ballroom Dance Nite with DJ Dennis Goh 8.30pm - 11.30pm @ Club Twenty-Two 22 • The Wine Express Workshop – Part 2 7pm – 9pm @ Casuarina Room • ‘Live’ Band Performance 9pm @ Crossroads Lounge • ‘Live’ Band Performance 9pm @ Crossroads Lounge • ‘Live’ Band Performance 9pm @ Crossroads Lounge • TGIF with The Thunderbirds 9pm – 12.45am @ Club Twenty-Two • CD Music 9pm – 12.45am @ Club Twenty-Two • TGIF with The Thunderbirds 9pm – 12.45am @ Club Twenty-Two • TGIF with The Thunderbirds 9pm – 12.45am @ Club Twenty-Two • TGIF with The Thunderbirds 9pm – 12.45am @ Club Twenty-Two • Saturday Night Live with Locomotion 9pm – 12.45am @ Club Twenty-Two 3 National Day 9 16 23 • Nail Art Lovers Workshop 10.30am – 12.30pm @ Casuarina Room • “Junior Rockstars" - Gems and Gemology Workshop 10.30am – 12pm / 2pm – 3.30pm @ Casuarina Room • National Day Parade ‘Live’ Screening 6.30pm @ Club Twenty-Two / Crossroads Lounge • 501 Darts Blind Doubles 2014 4pm @ Darts Lounge • Tennis Blind Doubles – Ladies’ Blind Doubles 9am @ Tennis Court • Saturday Night Live with DJ Francis Wong 9pm – 12.45am @ Club Twenty-Two • Saturday Night Live with Locomotion 9pm – 12.45am @ Club Twenty-Two • Saturday Night Live with Locomotion 9pm – 12.45am @ Club Twenty-Two 10 • Quarterly Bowl 8.45am @ Gardens Bowl 17 • Sunday Jamming with ‘Live’ Band The Evergreens 2.30pm – 5.30pm @ Club Twenty-Two 27 28 • 'Live' Band Performance 9pm @ Crossroads Lounge • ‘Live’ Band Performance 9pm @ Crossroads Lounge 2 25 26 • SGCC Karaoke Challenge 7.30pm @ Club Twenty-Two • ‘Live’ Band Performance 9pm @ Crossroads Lounge SAT 1 • Open Mic & Jamming with Han Solo 8.30pm – 11.45pm @ Club Twenty-Two • Tour of Asia Pacific Breweries 5.30pm @ SGCC Main Lobby • Latin & Ballroom Dance Night 8.30pm – 11pm @ Club Twenty-Two • 'Live' Band Performance 9pm @ Crossroads Lounge • 'Live' Band Performance 9pm @ Crossroads Lounge SUN 7 • Social Ballroom Dance Nite with DJ Dennis Goh 8.30pm – 11.30pm @ Club Twenty-Two • Line Dance Night 8.30pm – 11pm @ Club Twenty-Two 11 29 30 • Oriental Stalls – Mid-Autumn Festival Fair 11am – 8pm @ Main Lobby • Make Your Own Lantern Workshop 10.30am – 11.30am @ Casuarina Room • Meeting of Minds – SGCC Women’s Support Group: Meridian 101 for a Slim, Stunning and Sexy Figure 10.30am – 12.30pm @ Club Twenty-Two • Tea Appreciation Workshop and Introduction to Calligraphy 2.30pm -4.30pm @ Casuarina Room • Tennis Blind Doubles – Men’s Blind Doubles 9am @ Tennis Court • Saturday Night Live with Locomotion 9pm – 12.45am @ Club Twenty-Two 24 31 • Line Dance Music 2.30pm – 5.30pm @ Club Twenty-Two Get the most updated information on Club's happenings from our online Events Calendar. Log on to www.sgcc.com.sg for more details. Don’t know what to do during your spare time? Come join the various classes we have in the Club! Check out pages 53 and 54 for more details. 28 29 Celebrate Love at Serangoon Gardens Country Club Turn your wedding dreams into reality at the romantic setting of our Kensington Ballroom. Our ballroom can cater for up to 500 guests and is fully equipped with LCD projectors, screens, sound system and a dance floor. Our Chinese wedding weekday package starts from $528.00 which includes perks such as a 2-night stay at Shangri La Hotel (City)*, food tasting, ‘Sure Win’ lucky dip and more. For enquiries and bookings, contact our Banquet Sales team at 6398 5381 / 365 / 387 or email [email protected]. Visit www.sgcc.com.sg for more details. Terms & Conditions 1. A minimum of 10 tables is required. 2. The weekday wedding package is valid from 1 May 2014 – 31 July 2015. 3. *For bookings with a minimum of 30 tables / 300 pax UPCOMING BAR & LOUNGE BEVERAGE PROMOTIONS AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2014 CROSSROADS LOUNGE • CLUB TWENTY-TWO Monday House Wine by Glass - Cepages Merlot or Chardonnay at 20% off Tuesday Johnnie Walker Gold Reserve • 1 bottle at $198 • 2 bottles at $308 Wednesday Cocktail Promotion – Garden Royal at 20% off Thursday Anchor Strong Beer (500ml) 2 cans at $15 (UP $8 per can) Happy Hour All Beverages at 20% off (except for bottled liquor & bottled wine at 10% discount) before 8.00pm Whisky Promotion Johnnie Walker Black Label • 1 bottle at $118* • 2 bottles at $188* • 3 bottles at $348* and get 1 bottle free Special F1 Package G.H. Mumm Champagne • 1 bottle at $125* • 2 bottles at $198* Stand a chance to win a pair of F1 tickets when you purchase any 2 bottles of G.H. Mumm Champagne. Lucky draw will be conducted on Thursday, 11 September 2014, 10pm at the Crossroads Lounge. * No Happy Hour discount and prices are subject to GST For enquiries, contact Crossroads Lounge at 6398 5310 or Club Twenty-Two at 6398 5386. Visit www.sgcc.com.sg for more details. ‘Live’ Screening of Formula One at Crossroads Lounge 19 – 21 September 2014 SCREENING TIMES: Friday, 19 September 2014 Practice 1: 6.00pm – 7.30pm Practice 2: 9.30pm – 11.00pm Saturday, 20 September 2014 Practice 3: 7.00pm – 8.00pm Qualifying: 10.00pm Sunday, 21 September 2014 Race: 8.00pm 31 UPCOMING BAR & LOUNGE SGCC Karaoke Challenge Date: Time: Venue: Charges: 26 August 2014, Tuesday 7.30pm onwards Club Twenty-Two, Dance & Music Lounge $10.00 nett Concert: Blues Down Memory Lane with Basic Establishment Max Participants: 15 participants per category Closing Date: 12 August 2014, Tuesday Date: 7 & 14 September 2014, Sunday Time: 2.00pm – 5.00pm Venue: Club Twenty-Two, Dance & Music Lounge Charges: First drink charge at normal bar prices (Member) $10.00 nett, inclusive of 1 standard drink (Guest) SGCC Karaoke Challenge is a one-day competition and is open to all SGCC members aged 18 years and above. The competition is divided into 2 categories – English and Other Languages. Participants can enter as a soloist or duet or group and can participate in only one of the categories. Hurry and register now! Take a walk down memory lane with Basic Establishment led by guitarist Chris Ong, formerly from the band, Pest Infested. They will be playing music by great legends such as Jimi Hendrix, Lynrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers, Jeff Healey, Bob Dylan, Muddy Waters, BB King, John Mayall and Eric Clapton. Charges inclusive of a glass of beer or a soft drink Bollywood – Special Line Dance Afternoon with DJ Dennis Goh Date: Time: Venue: Charges: 19 October 2014, Sunday 12.00pm – 5.30pm Club Twenty-Two, Dance & Music Lounge $12.00 nett (Member) $22.00 nett (Guest) Highlights: Min. to Start: Max. Participants: Closing Date: Charges inclusive of light buffet and 1 standard drink Lucky draw and beverage promotion 50 participants 70 participants 5 October 2014, Sunday For enquiries, contact Club Twenty-Two at 6398 5386 or [email protected]. Visit www.sgcc.com.sg for more details. 32 PROGRAMMES* AT CLUB TWENTY-TWO 1st & 3rd Monday – Latin & Ballroom Night^ 2nd Monday – Line Dance Night^ 4th Monday - Wine, Music & Dance with ‘Live’ Band^ MONDAY ^Programme will be from 8.30pm – 11.30pm. On the occasion where there is a 5th Monday in a month, the 4th Monday will be Line Dance Music and 5th Monday will be Wine, Music & Dance with ‘Live’ Band Open Mic & Jamming (8.30pm –11.45pm) 1st & 2nd Tuesday – Han Solo 3rd & 4th Tuesday – Kow Low & Friends (except 26 August 2014 owning to SGCC Karaoke Challenge) TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Evergreen Night with The Melodians THURSDAY Social Ballroom Dance Night with DJ Dennis Goh (8.30pm – 11.30pm) FRIDAY TGIF with The Thunderbirds SATURDAY Saturday Night Live with Locomotion SUNDAY 3rd Sunday- Line Dance Music# 4th Sunday - Sunday Jamming cum TeaDance with ‘Live’ band The Evergreens# Unless otherwise stated,#Programme all programmes start at 9pm. Schedule subject to change. will be from 2.30pm - 5.30pm * Unless otherwise stated, all programmes start at 9pm. Schedule subject to change. * Spooktacular Halloween Party Date: Time: Venue: Charges: 25 October 2014, Saturday 7.00pm – 12.45am Club Twenty-Two, Dance & Music Lounge $20.00 nett (Member) $30.00 nett (Guest) Charges inclusive light buffet and 1 standard drink Admission Age: 18 years and above Highlights: ‘Live’ band performances by resident band, Locomotion, free Halloween face painting from 7.00pm – 9.00pm, best dressed competition and lucky draw Closing Date: 11 October 2014, Saturday For enquiries, contact Club Twenty-Two at 6398 5386 or [email protected]. Visit our Events Calendar at www.sgcc.com.sg for more details. One Night in Shanghai Date: Time: Venue: Charges: Highlights: Min. to Start: Max. Participants: Closing Date: 17 September 2014, Wednesday 7.00pm – 11.00pm Crossroads Lounge $22.00 nett (Member) $34.00 nett (Guest) Special performances by Susie Wong, Best Cheongsam competition, Chinese buffet dinner, lucky draw and beverage promotion 50 participants 70 participants 3 September 2014, Wednesday For enquiries and registration, contact Gretchen at 6398 5310 or [email protected]. Visit our Events Calendar at www.sgcc.com.sg for more details. 33 UPCOMING SPORTS & RECREATION Beginners Chess Lessons Simultaneous Chess Date: Time: Venue: Charges: Date: 19 September 2014, Friday Time: 7.30pm onwards Venue: Main Lobby Charges:Free Min. to Start: 10 participants Every Thursday (start date to be advised) 7.30pm – 9.00pm Clover Room $80.00 (Member) $90.00 (Guest) Charges subject to GST No. of Sessions: 10 Min. to Start: 4 participants For enquiries and registration, contact Phillip at 6398 5389 or Bertram at 6398 5351 or [email protected]. Visit our Events Calendar at www.sgcc.com.sg for more details. Desaru Cycle 2014 Date: Time: Venue: Charges: 30 – 31 August 2014, Saturday - Sunday 7.00am onwards Desaru, Malaysia $199.00 (Members aged 18 and above) $179.00 (Members aged 12-17) $219.00 (Guest) Charges are subject to GST and are inclusive of 2-way bus transport, 2-way ferry transport, insurance, 1 night lodging, 1 breakfast, 2 lunches and 1 dinner Min. to Start: 15 participants Closing Date: 10 August 2014, Sunday Come join us for a day of fun at Desaru, Malaysia. Enjoy the thrill of the ride and discover the scenic views! For enquiries and registration, contact Bertram at 6398 5351 or [email protected]. Visit our Events Calendar at www.sgcc.com.sg for more details. 34 Spartan Challenge Date: Time: Venue: Charges: 16 November 2014, Sunday 12.00pm onwards Car Park A (near Palm Wing) Free (Member) $10.70 (Guest) Each p artic will rec ipant eiv compe e a tition t-shirt Charges inclusive of GST. Eligibility: Ages 9 and above Min. to Start: 60 participants Max. Participants:80 participants Closing Date: 2 November 2014, Sunday Prepare for the BIGGEST AND TOUGHEST CHALLENGE yet! Our Spartan Challenge will push your limits and ignite the warrior in you. Grab your friends and family and be taken back to 300BC in Ancient Greece, where you will be thrust into a war that has been raging for decades. A total of 4 teams comprising adults and children will be formed to compete in various exciting challenges! The story thus far … During the Battle of Thermopylae, King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans were defeated by the Persians at the Hot Gates while trying to allow the rest of the Greek army to escape. A few remaining survivors including King Leonidas have been captured by the Persians. To honour the fallen Spartans and to seek a team of strong and brave warriors to rescue their fellow men, a Spartan Challenge will be held. Contestants will be split into teams to compete in the challenge. Your strength, endurance, agility, intelligence and speed will be put to the test. Think you are a Spartan? Sign up and prove it! OBSTACLES Firing Spears Eliminate all targets using a wooden bow and spear-tipped arrows The Great Spartan Race Run through obstacles and feast on “Persian Blood” Spartan’s Slingshot Build a slingshot and fire into a designated area Spartan Pack Work together as a single cohesive unit and brave the challenges ahead of you The Persian Carcass Flip, row or carry a monster tyre through various obstacles with the help of your fellow Spartans Bonus Challenge Stay in a fixed position like a statue for as long as possible Pictures for illustration only For enquiries and registration, contact Bertram at 6398 5351 or [email protected]. Visit our Events Calendar at www.sgcc.com.sg. 35 UPCOMING SPORTS & RECREATION Golf Section September Monthly Medal Date: 12 September 2014, Friday Time: 12.00pm onwards Venue: Raffles Country Club, Lake Course Charges: $170.00 nett (SGCC Golf Section Member) $45.00 nett (SGCC Golf Section Member with Raffles Country Club Membership) $195.00 nett (SGCC Member and Guest) Charges include green and buggy fee and dinner at Golfers’ Terrace Format: Stableford Min. to Start: 20 participants Closing Date: 29 August 2014, Friday Golf President Cup Date: 31 October 2014, Friday Time: 12.00pm onwards Venue: Sembawang Country Club Charges: $150.00 nett (SGCC Golf Section Member) $80.00 nett (SGCC Golf Section Member with Sembawang Country Club membership) $160.00 nett (SGCC Member) $205.00 nett (Guest) Charges include green and buggy fee and dinner at Sembawang Country Club Format: Strokeplay Min. to Start: 28 participants Closing Date: 17 October 2014, Friday For enquiries and registration, contact Casey at 6398 5372 or [email protected]. Visit our Events Calendar at www.sgcc.com.sg for details. Bowling Lessons For Kids & Adults Day: Time: Venue: Every Sunday 10.30am – 12.00pm Gardens Bowl GROUP COACHING (BEGINNER / INTERMEDIATE) Charges: $32.10 per lesson (Member) $42.80 per lesson (Guest) Duration: Instructor: Min. to start: Max. Participants: 1.5 hrs Samuel Ho 3 participants 10 participants Charges are inclusive of GST PRIVATE COACHING Instructor: Samuel Ho / Peter Chng Members interested in private coaching may contact Samuel at 96657277 or Peter at 98179100 directly. Type of Coaching Duration 1 - on - 1 2 - on - 1 Member Guest (Charges per lesson, inclusive of GST) (Charges per lesson, inclusive of GST) 1.5 hrs $64.20 $74.90 1.5 hrs $48.15 $58.85 For enquiries and registration, contact Zaleha at 6398 5340 or [email protected]. Visit www.sgcc.com.sg for more details. 36 Combination Bowl Date: Time: Venue: Charges: 13 September 2014, Saturday 2.30pm (Check-in) 2.45pm (Roll-off) Gardens Bowl $42.80 Charges inclusive of GST Format: Best of 10 games (3 games of 9 Pin Tap, 3 games of 3-6-9 Pin Tap and 4 games of scratch) Eligibility: Members, aged 21 and above Min. to Start: 20 participants Max. Participants: 30 participants Closing Date: 29 August 2014, Friday 9 Pin Tap Bowling Quarterly Bowl Date: Time: Venue: Charges: Date: Time: Venue: Charges: 11 October 2014, Saturday 2.30pm (Check-in) 2.45pm (Roll-off) Gardens Bowl $42.80 Charges inclusive of GST Format: Best of 10 games Eligibility: Members, aged 21 and above Min. to Start: 20 participants Max. Participants: 30 participants Closing Date: 26 September 2014, Friday 9 November 2014, Sunday 8.45am (Check-in) 9.00am (Roll-off) Gardens Bowl $42.80 Charges inclusive of GST Format: Best of 10 games Eligibility: Members only Min. to Start: 20 participants Max. Participants: 30 participants Closing Date: 27 October 2014, Monday For enquiries and registration, contact Zaleha at 6398 5340 or [email protected]. Visit our Events Calendar at www.sgcc.com.sg for more details. 37 UPCOMING SPORTS & RECREATION Tennis for Health and Fitness Tennis is a popular sport around the world and is played by people of all ages. The benefits of playing tennis regularly include increased burning of calories, reduction in blood pressure and reduced stress. The Club offers various tennis classes for children as well as adults conducted by TAG International or Coach Mike Tan. TAG International Junior Group Coaching Programme Type Pee Wee Gripper Hitter Junior Level 1 Junior Level 2 Junior Level 3 Junior Level 4 Development / Intermediate Age 3 - 4 7 - 11 Day & Time Monday Sunday Tuesday 6pm - 7pm 8am - 9am 4.30pm - 6pm 7.30pm - 9pm Wednesday 4.30pm - 6pm 6pm - 7.30pm 5 - 6 12 - 18 Tuesday 6pm - 7.30pm Saturday 5pm - 6.30pm Monday 5.30pm - 7pm 7pm - 8.30pm Sunday 9am - 11am Charges $80 (Member) $90 (Guest) for 4 sessions* $120 (Member) $135 (Guest) $160 (Member) $180 (Guest) Duration 1.5hr 2 hr 1hr To be advised Adult Group Coaching Programme Type Beginners Intermediate Ladies’ Intermediate Day & Time Monday 8.30pm - 10pm Saturday 3.30pm - 5pm Friday 7.30am - 9.00am 9.00am - 10.30am Charges for 4 sessions* $120 (Member) $135 (Guest) Duration 1.5hr Mike Tan Type Basic I / II (Junior) Intermediate 2 & Advance (Junior & Adults) Day & Time Friday 6pm - 7.30pm Sunday 4pm - 5.30pm Sunday 5.30pm - 7.30pm Charges for 4 sessions* $70 (Member) $85 (Member) Duration 1.5hr 2hr No. of sessions 4 *Charges are subject to GST. There will be additional charges if there are 5 weeks / lessons in a month. Classes subject to change depending on number of participants in each class. For enquiries and registration, contact Phillip at 6398 5389 or Zubair at 6398 5354 or [email protected]. Visit www.sgcc.com.sg for more details. 38 Tennis Blind Doubles Date: Time: Venue: Charges: 23 August 2014, Saturday (Ladies’ Blind Doubles) 30 August 2014, Saturday (Men’s Blind Doubles) 6 September 2014, Saturday (Mixed Blind Doubles) 9.00am onwards Tennis Court $8.56 Charges inclusive of GST Format: Double elimination Eligibility: Members must be able to play tennis Min. to Start: 16 participants per category Max. Participants: 32 participants per category Closing Date: 13 August 2014, Wednesday Squash President Cup 2014 Date: Time: Venue: Charges: 9 – 20 September 2014 7.00pm – 10.00pm (Tuesday and Thursday) 3.00pm – 6.00pm (Saturday) Squash Courts $8.56 Charges inclusive of GST. Light refreshment will be provided during the finals Format: Best of 3 games, American scoring Eligibility: Members only Min. to Start: 16 participants Max. Participants: 30 participants Closing Date: 25 August 2014, Monday For enquiries and registration, contact Phillip at 6398 5389 or [email protected]. Visit our Events Calendar at www.sgcc.com.sg for details. 9 Ball Pool & 3 Ball Billiards Date: Time: Venue: Charges: 14 September 2014, Sunday 1.00pm Billiard Room $8.56 Format: Eligibility: Min. to Start: Max. Participants: Closing Date: Direct Knockout Members must be able to play pool and billiards 16 participants 30 participants 1 September 2014, Monday Charges inclusive of GST For enquiries and registration, contact Zubair at 6398 5354 or [email protected]. Visit our Events Calendar at www.sgcc.com.sg for details. 39 UPCOMING SOCIAL Itinerary (Subject to change) Day One (Arrival at Xiamen) • Gulangyu (Gulang Islet) is listed as one of the nation’s major scenic spot, the architecture in the islet varies in style hence it has a laudatory title “the world’s architecture museum”. The islet is also known for having the most pianos per capita. The main site includes Sunlit Rock, Shuzhuang Park, Gangzihou Bathing Beach, Memorial Hall and Zheng Chenggong • Dancing at local dance club Fujian Huaan Tulou 8D7N Xiamen / Shantou / Shenzhen Dance Tour Date: 25 October – 1 November 2014 Charges: Early Bird Special (Till 16 August 2014) $1,688.00 (Member) $1,768.00 (Guest) After Early Bird $1,718.00 (Member) $1,818.00 (Guest) Min. to Start: 20 participants Max. Participants: 30 participants Closing Date: 29 August 2014, Friday NOTE: The above charges quoted are for twin-sharing. For single occupancy, there is an additional charge of $350 per person. Charges are inclusive of 2-way airfare, entrance fee to dancing venues and all meals, except lunch on day 7 of the tour. Charges subject to change due to adjustments in airfare and taxes and are subject to GST. A deposit of $1,000 per person will be charged upon registration. Strictly no refund after registration. Day Two (Xiamen) • Fujian Huaan Tulou, Eryilou, Nanyanglou and Dongyanglou located at Dadi Village, Huaan County – the oldest and most well-preserved round houses in Fujian • Jimei Village, hometown of Mr Tan Kah Kee, a famous overseas Chinese leader, features Turtle Garden, Returnees Garden with Mr Tan Kah Kee’s bronze statue, Tan Kah Kee Memorial Hall and Dragon Pond Day Three (Shantou, Guangdong Province) • Shantou Fantawild Blue Mercury Park - a science fiction theme park with entertainment and rides Day Four (Shantou, Guangdong Province) • Nan Ao Island features beautiful sandy beaches, mountain scenery and historical temples • Song Wells comprising of the Dragon Well, the Tiger Well and the Horse Well which were used to provide emperors, ministers, soldiers and their horses with drinking water in the past • Visit to the former Chief General’s house Day Five (Shenzhen) • Free and easy at Dongmen Promenade - a shopping, leisure, entertainment as well as gourmet commercial district • Happy Coast ‘Deep Blue Fam’ 3D Water Show a large-scale 3D holographic water show Shuzhuang Park, Gulangyu Day Six (Shenzhen) • Visit the Ecoventure Valley and Tea Stream Resort Valley at Overseas Chinese Town East (OCT East) • Dancing at local dance club Day Seven (Shenzhen) • Free and easy • Dancing at local dance club Happy Coast ‘Deep Blue Fam’ 3D Water Show Day Eight (Shenzhen) • Free and easy • Flight back to Singapore For enquiries and registration, contact Iris at 6398 5374 or [email protected]. Visit our Events Calendar at www.sgcc.com.sg for more details. 40 Gardeners’ Day Out Date: 6 September 2014, Saturday Time: 9.30am – 2.00pm Venue: Hort Park Charges: $6.00 (Senior Member, aged 55 and above) $8.00 (Member) $10.00(Guest) Charges subject to GST and inclusive of 2-way Tea Dance Party with Resident Dance Instructor Victor Chia Date: Time: Venue: Charges: transportation 16 August 2014, Saturday 2.00pm – 5.00pm Club Twenty-Two, Dance & Music Lounge $6.00 nett (Member) $12.00 nett (Guest) Charges inclusive of light snacks and coffee and tea Min. to Start: 30 participants Max. Participants: 60 participants Closing date: 13 August 2014, Wednesday Min. to Start: 35 participants Max. Participants: 40 participants Closing date: 30 August 2014, Saturday Join us for an interactive and fun-filled gardening trip to Hort Park. There will be a gardening demonstration and talk, kids’ activities and workshops and also gardening tools on sale. Join our very first tea dance party with resident dance instructor, Victor Chia. Take this opportunity to refresh and polish your dance technique and befriend fellow dance enthusiasts. For enquiries and registration, contact Iris at 6398 5374 or [email protected]. Visit our Events Calendar at www.sgcc.com.sg for more details. New Jackpot Machine God of Dragons This 2 cent game features captivating graphics for a better gaming experience New Game Fortune King Popular casino slot machine featuring 2 cent game Be sure to check out our Mid-Autumn Jackpot promotion on page 57 For enquires, kindly approach our Jackpot staff. 41 UPCOMING SOCIAL Meeting of Minds SGCC Women's Support Group Meridian 101 for a Slim, Stunning and Sexy Figure Date: Time: Venue: Charges: 30 August 2014, Saturday 10.00am – 12.30pm Club Twenty-Two, Dance & Music Lounge $35.00 (Member) $38.00 (Guest) Charges subject to GST Min. to Start: 10 participants Max. Participants: 20 participants This workshop is designed exclusively for ladies who desire to be slim and slender in the middle, and stay energetic and vibrant regardless of age. You will learn how to lose that excess flab around the tummy, thighs and underarm areas through meridian massage and guasha with herbal essential oils. You will also learn about breast and facial care. Planning for Your Children’s Overseas Education Date: 13 September 2014, Saturday Time: 10.00am - 12.30pm Venue: Casuarina Room Charges:Free Light refreshments will be provided Min. to Start: 20 participants Max. Participants: 35 participants Closing date: 5 September 2014, Friday Outline of talk: • Value of education • Counting the costs of education • Secure your children’s education funds with an early start • Foreign exchange risk for overseas education and how to manage it About the Speakers Alan Sng Alan is a wealth coach with HSBC Singapore. He holds a Degree in Bachelor of Accountancy and is a qualified Chartered Financial Consultant. Alan’s career spans across areas such as accounting, academia, financial advisory, currency trading and performance coaching. Alan will be able to share more insights into planning for your children’s education. Tom Keenan Tom is the Recruitment Director for INTO University Partnerships for East Asia. He has worked in the international education industry for more than 14 years. He has helped thousands of students realise their dreams of overseas study and contributed significantly to the international growth strategies of all INTO partner universities. INTO University focuses on the provision of foundation courses for international students to prepare for university degrees. For enquiries and registration, contact Ethna at 6398 5383 or [email protected]. Visit our Events Calendar at www.sgcc.com.sg for more details. 42 PAST EVENTS SPORTS & RECREATION Inter-Social Clubs Golf Tournament – 2nd Leg 16 May 2014 After a 2-month break, the second leg of the tournament was held at Jurong Country Club. Team SGCC managed to clinch the third and second position in the Division B and C games respectively. Congratulations to Mr Neo Kim Seah for getting the nearest-to-pin for Hole #14. 2nd Leg - Clubs’ Position Position Club Champion The Eurasian Association Runner-up Singapore Recreation Club Second Runner-up Singapore Cricket Club Fourth Serangoon Gardens Country Club Fifth Singapore Swimming Club Sixth Chinese Swimming Club Seventh The American Club/ The British Club Eighth Changi Beach Club Ong Pang Hwee (left) and Nearest-to-Pin winner, Neo Kim Seah (right) Sreerangan (extreme right) with his flightmates Ricardo Soh (Left) & Henry Lam (Right) Team SGCC (From L - R) Prize Presenter Khor Chee Kok with B Division Winners, Patrick Lim, Victor Loh (From L - R) Charles Koh, Koh Hoi Jam, Khor Chee Kok, Steven Lee (From L - R) Prize Presenter Khor Chee Kok with C Division Winners Philip Leow, Koh Hoi Jam, Philip Koh Liow Hock Lye (extreme right) with his flightmates All participating clubs 43 PAST EVENTS SPORTS & RECREATION Golf Section May Monthly Medal 23 May 2014 The game held at Keppel Club saw 19 enthusiastic golfers vying for the May Monthly Medal championship title. Despite the heavy downpour which delayed the game by 2 hours, the golfers still managed to complete their game on time. A dinner and prize presentation was held after the game at the Golfers’ Terrace. Description Name Champion Dhanvinder Singh Nearest-to-Pin Winner Teo Guan Lye (left) with Prize Presenter, Charles Koh (right) H’cap 1st Nine 2nd Nine Points 6 36 33 69 Nearest-To-Pin Hole No. 6 Teo Guan Lye 2nd Nine Khor Chee Kok 1st Nine Daniel Ho (From L -R) May Monthly Medal Winner Dhanvinder Singh with Chew Boon Kee, Khor Chee Kok and Philip Leow (From L-R) Liow Hock Lye, Lee How Giap, Daniel Ho and James Ng Golf Section June Monthly Medal 27 June 2014 A total of 32 golfers participated in the June Monthly Medal game held at Raffles Country Club. The weather was perfect for golfing and everyone enjoyed the game. After the game, we headed to the Golfers’ Terrace at Raffles Country Club for dinner and prize presentation. Description Name H’cap 1st Nine 2nd Nine Points Champion Charles Koh 16 16 22 38 Prize Presenter Dexter Chia (Left) and Champion Charles Koh (Right) Ambrose Gerald Corray 44 Lucky draw winner Kevin Tam (Left) and Prize Presenter Dexter Chia (Right) Nearest-To-Pin – Hole No. 12 1st Nine 2nd Nine Philip Leow John Ow Victor Loh (From L - R) Chow Kwok Seng, Philip Leow (Nearest-ToPin winner), Liow Hock Lye, Tan Hai Kit (From L - R) Bryan Wee, David Foo, S&R Manager Casey Chang, John Ow (1st Nine winner), Terrence Fernandez (From L - R) Victor Loh (2nd Nine winner), Patrick Lim, Philip Koh, Neo Kim Seah Mrs Lim Hwee Hua Bowling Challenge 25 May 2014 Men’s Category Champion Shaun Lau 2318 pinfall Runner-Up Second Runner-Up Runner-Up Second Runner-Up Joshua Tan 2268 pinfall Kenneth Kow 2246 pinfall Ladies’ Category Champion Sarah Joy Koh 1997 pinfall Tan Hui Xian 1980 pinfall Lily Leow 1900 pinfall Men's Category Champion, Shaun Lau (right) with Bowling Sub-committee member Edward Tan (left) Ladies' Category Champion, Sarah Joy Koh (right) with Bowling Sub-committee member Edward Tan (left) Mrs Lim Hwee Hua Bowling Challenge participants Bowling Mixed Doubles 14 June 2014 Position Name of Players Pinfall Champion Team Adeline Law Samuel Ho 3328 Runner-Up Team Winnie Ng Jack Lee 3263 Second Runner-up Team Elena Chua Thomas Koh 3246 Champion Team - Adeline Law (left) and Samuel Ho (right) All winners with Bowling Convenor Francis Teo (extreme left) 45 PAST EVENTS SPORTS & RECREATION 301 Blind Doubles 3 May 2014 Main Event Position Name of Players Champion Wyman Shing John Ow Runner-up Ramel Ang Jacqueline Houng Second Runner-up Tan Chee Seng Yoong Fah Kong Fourth Tan Chee Keong Rick Seah (From L-R) Darts Convenor Fred Kang with Overall Champions Wyman Shing and John Ow Plate Event Position Champion Name of Players James Shing Irene Teo (From L-R) Darts Convenor Fred Kang with Runners-up Ramel Ang and Jacqueline Houng (From L-R) Darts Convenor Fred Kang with Second Runnersup Tan Chee Seng and Yoong Fah Kong Electronic Darts 21 June 2014 Main Event Position Name of Players Champion Max Ong Iris Lim Runner-up James Shing Tay Sai Huay Second Runner-up Fred Kang Tay Hui Qing Fourth Yoong Fah Kong Tan Chee Seng (From L - R) Darts Convenor Fred Kang with Main Event Runners-up Tay Sai Huay and James Shing (From L - R) Darts Convenor Fred Kang with Main Event Fourth position winners Tan Chee Seng and Yoong Fah Kong (From L - R) Darts Convenor Fred Kang with Main Event Champions Iris Lim and Max Ong (From L - R) Darts Convenor Fred Kang with Plate Event Champions Chan Mun and Tay Hui Xian Plate Event Position Champion Name of Players Chan Man Electronic Darts participants 46 Tay Hui Xian Main Event Second Runners-up Darts Convenor Fred Kang (Left) and Tay Hui Qing One Day Squash 10 May 2014 Champion Team Runner-up Team Second Runner-up Team Edwin Lee Dennis Tan Jean Philippe Filhol Peter Lim Chris Chua Kenneth Low Laura Tan Edward Chia Raymond Tan Tan Chee Seng Remy Lemaigen Stephen Chan Tio Hong Tjoen Simon Foo Molly Chua Allan Chang Frettloehr Gunnar Eugene Lee Roy Tan Lynda Gastaldello Ken Pua Shirley Chua Champion Team Runner-up Team Second Runner-up Team 8 Ball Pool Open Tournament 11 May 2014 The finals saw Brandon Lam outwitting Joe Han, claiming the championship title. As the champion of this event, Brandon will be representing the Club in the National 8 Ball Championship organized by Cuesports Singapore. Position Name of Player Runner-up Joe Han Second Runner-up Zachariah Chow Champion Brandon Lam Billiard Convenor George Lim (left) and Runner-up Joe Han (right) Billiard Convenor George Lim (left) and Champion Brandon Lam (right) Billiard Convenor George Lim (left) and Second Runner-up Zachariah Chow (right) 47 PAST EVENTS SOCIAL 1-Day Durian Fiesta and Shopping Spree 28 June 2014 We brought 40 members on a day trip to Johor Bahru where they enjoyed an all-you-can eat durian lunch buffet, a great shopping spree at Aeon mall and a sumptuous Chinese dinner. We would like to thank our member, Francis Chia for sharing some of his beautiful photos with us. Busy digging into the delicious durians Do you want some? Durian earrings We love durians! Photo credit: Francis Chia Photo credit: Francis Chia Shopping time! 48 It's finger licking good Children, say 'Hi' to the camera PAST EVENTS FOOD & BEVERAGE Country & Western Nite with Plus Factor & Logic 12 May 2014 'Live' Band Plus Factor & Logic Dancing away Whatcha lookin at? Stylish ladies Konrad Estate Wine Dinner 16 May 2014 Looks so yummy A wonderful dinner date Cheers! 49 PAST EVENTS FOOD & BEVERAGE Biker Chic – Special Line Dance Afternoon with DJ Dennis Goh 18 May 2014 Lady bikers Men’s Nite Out 28 May 2014 Rooting for the beer drinking contestants Winner of the beer drinking contest, Jason Ee Welcome to Men's Nite Out! Sporting stage game participant 50 Sexy belly dance Celebrate Father’s Day at Garden Grill 14 & 15 June 2014 Special Father’s Day Set Menu at Atrium Café / Coffee Deli 14 & 15 June 2014 51 PAST EVENTS FOOD & BEVERAGE Back 2 School Party 6 June 2014 Buying tidbits at Uncle Joe's Mama shop Check out my chapteh skills Class of 2014 Being punished by their Principal for putting on makeup in school Red, White and Blue Americana – Special Line Dance Afternoon with DJ Dennis Goh 6 July 2014 52 REGULARS CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES FITNESS DAY TIME MEMBER RATE* GUEST RATE* Aqua Biking Mon 8.30 – 9.30am 9.30 – 10.30am $134 $144 Wed Mon Thu Sat Tue Wed Fri Sat 12.30 – 1.30pm 8.30 – 9.30am 7 – 8pm 8.30 – 9.30am 7 – 8pm 10 – 11am 10 – 11am 7.30 – 8.30pm 12 – 1pm 7.30 – 8.30pm 7.45 – 8.45pm 10 – 11am 2 – 3pm Jazz with Derrick Sun 11am – 12pm Yoga Mon Zumba Sat Mon Tue Fri Cool Water Workout Bodyblast Dancercise Powerstretch SPORTS Fri Mon Tue Thu DAY Bowling Sun Beginner & Elementary Swimming Mon /Tue / Thu Sat / Sun $20 (Trial Lesson) $50 (1x a week) $90 (2x a week) $60 (1x a week) $100 (2x a week) $55 (1x a week) $75 (2x a week) $90 (3x a week) $105 (4x a week) $75 (1x a week) $95 (2x a week) $110 (3x a week) $125 (4x a week) $20 (Trial Lesson) $25 (Trial Lesson) $55 $20 (Trial Lesson) $75 $25 (Trial Lesson) $60 $70 $150 nett (10 Lessons) $160 nett (10 Lessons) TIME MEMBER RATE* GUEST RATE* 10.30am – 12pm 4 – 5pm 5 – 6pm 9 – 10am 10 – 11am 11am – 12pm $30 per session $40 per session $60 Weekday: $70 Weekend: $80 7.30 – 8.30pm 9 – 10pm 3.15 – 4.15pm 7.30 – 8.30pm 5.30 – 6.30pm 10.30 – 11.30am Intermediate / Advance Swimming Sat / Sun 9 – 10am 10 – 11am $60 $80 Water Babies (For ages 6 – 42 months) Fri 9 – 9.30am 9.30 – 10am $100 $110 Swimming Development Training Mon / Wed / Fri 7.30 – 9pm $60 per month (1x a week) $80 per month (3x a week) - Pee Wee (For ages 3 – 4) Mon 6 – 7pm Gripper (For ages 5 – 6) $80 $90 Sun 8 – 9am $120 $135 Tennis (By TAG International) Hitter Development / Intermediate (For ages 7 – 11) Junior Level 1 Tue Wed Tue Sat 4.30 – 6pm 7.30 – 9pm 4.30 – 6pm 6 – 7.30pm 6 – 7.30pm 5 – 6.30pm 5.30 – 7pm 7 – 8.30pm 9 – 11.00am Junior Level 2 Mon Junior Level 3 Sun $160 Junior Level 4 To be advised *Charges are for four lessons unless otherwise stated and are subject to GST $180 53 REGULARS CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES SPORTS DAY TIME MEMBER RATE* GUEST RATE* $120 $135 $70 - Tennis (By TAG International) Adult Beginners Adult Intermediate Adult Ladies Intermediate Tennis (By Mike Tan) Mon Sat 8.30 – 10pm 3.30 – 5pm Fri 7.30 – 9.00am 9 – 10.30am Fri 6 – 7.30pm Sun 4 – 5.30pm Intermediate 2 / Advance Junior & Adults Sun 5.30 – 7.30pm $85 - MARTIAL ARTS DAY TIME MEMBER RATE* GUEST RATE* Sat 4.30 – 5.30pm $50 $60 Sun 2.15 – 3.45pm $90 $105 $70 $80 Basic I / II Junior Aikido (For ages 6 & above) Chinese Martial Arts Taekwondo – Beginner (For ages 4 – 6) Fri Taekwondo – Beginner (For ages 6 & above) Fri Taekwondo – Intermediate Fri 8 – 9.15pm Taekwondo – Sparring Sun 5.45 – 7.15pm Tai Ji Quan Sun 8am – 9am $130 (12 Lessons) $150 (12 Lessons) DANCE DAY TIME MEMBER RATE* GUEST RATE* Bachata – Intermediate Fri 5.15 – 6.15pm $100 (8 Lessons) $110 (8 Lessons) Ballroom Standard Dance – Advance Sun 5.45 – 6.45pm $150 (8 Lessons) $160 (8 Lessons) Line Dance Beginner (Basic) Wed 2.30 – 4pm Line Dance Beginner (Improver) Mon / Thu 2.30 – 4pm $75 (8 Lessons) $85 (8 Lessons) Line Dance Intermediate Tue Wed 6.45 – 8.15pm 7 – 8.00pm Street Cha Cha – Beginner Fri 6.30 – 7.30pm $100 (8 Lessons) $110 (8 Lessons) OTHERS DAY TIME MEMBER RATE* GUEST RATE* Chinese Brush Painting Mon 3 – 5pm $190 (8 Lessons) $200 (8 Lessons) 6.15 – 7pm 7 – 7.45pm *Charges are for four lessons unless otherwise stated and are subject to GST 54 REGULARS AFFILIATED CLUBS / MEMBERSHIP PRIVILEGES Enjoy non-resident privileges at 13 other affiliated clubs! Presentation of an Introduction Card and SGCC Membership Card is required. Members can obtain their Introduction Card from the Main Clubhouse Reception Counter before leaving Singapore. Please call 6286 8888 for enquiries. Australia Canada Hong Kong Brisbane Polo Club Naldham House, 1 Eagle Street, Brisbane 4000 • Tel: 61(07) 3229 3766 www.brisbanepoloclub.com.au *2, 3, 5, 6, 19 The Mandarin Golf and Country Club 11207 Kennedy Road, Markham Ontario, Canada L6C1P2 • Tel: 905-887-9887 www.golfmandarin.com *2, 3, 6, 10, 22 Hong Kong Football Club 3 Sports Road, Happy Valley • Tel: (852) 28309500 www.hkfc.com.hk *2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 19 BRISBANE CANBERRA Canberra Southern Cross Club Corner of Hindmarsh Drive and Callam Steeet Philip, Canberra • Tel: 61(02) 6283 7200 MELBOURNE The Kelvin Club Melbourne Place, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 • Tel: 61-3-96545711 *2, 3, 6, 9 SYDNEY CTA Business Club Ltd MLC Centre, Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000 • Tel: 61-2-9232 7344 *1, 2, 3, 6, 9 LEGEND Accommodation Banquet Room Dining Area Games Area Library 1 2 3 4 5 ONTARIO HAPPY VALLEY India RAJASTHAN China SHANGHAI Shanghai International Tennis Center Club 516 Heng Shan Road • Tel: 86-21-6415 5588*82 www.regal-eastasia.com *4, 9, 10, 11, 13, 16, 19, 20 Ambassy Club No. 1500 Central, Huai Hai Road, Shanghai, PRC, 200031 • Tel: 86-21 -6437 9800 *2, 3, 4, 11, 13, 16, 19, 22 Lounge / Bar Race Course Badminton Billiard Room Golf Gym / Health 6 7 8 9 10 11 Jaisal Club Jethawai Road, Jaisalmer — 345001, Rajasthan, India • Tel: 91-02992-255555 / 254999 *2, 3, 6, 8, 10, 11, 19 Indonesia The Heritage Club Basuki Ralehmat 129-137, Surabaya 60271 Indonesia • Tel: 62-31 -531 6755 *3, 6, 9, 11, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22 Malaysia KUANTAN Kelab Kuantan Jalan Merdeka, 25000 Kuantan Pahang Darulmakmur • Tel: 02-09-521130 *2, 3, 5, 7, 8 SELANGOR JAKARTA International Sports Club of Indonesia Jalan Liputat Raya Tangerang, 2 Wis Java Indonesia • Tel: 62-21 -749 0540 *2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19 Hockey Pool Rugby Soccer Squash Court Sailing SURABAYA 12 13 14 15 16 17 Kelab Shah Alam Selangor Peti Surat 7116, 40704 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan • Tel: 02-03-551-00001 *2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 19 Sauna/Steam Bath Tennis Massage Mini Theatre Meeting Facilities 18 19 20 21 22 Membership Privileges YUM CHA GARDEN (SGCC) 22 Kensington Park Road Singapore 557271 Tel: 6343 1717 www.yumcha.com.sg • 10% off* food bill plus a waiver of 10% service charge* • 10% discount* at Chinatown outlet. *Members have to charge the bill to their SGCC account to enjoy this privilege. Discount is not applicable to items such as towel, starter dishes, Chinese tea and desserts as well as delivery service. Important Note: Terms & Conditions apply. Please produce your membership card to enjoy the above privileges. All membership privileges are not applicable in conjunction with other membership cards, discount vouchers, promotions, privileges and packages 55 REGULARS MEMBERSHIP PRIVILEGES / GOLF PRIVILEGES Membership Privileges ACT 3 INTERNATIONAL 126 Cairnhill Road ONE-TWO-SIX CAIRNHILL ARTS CENTRE S(229707) Tel: 6735 9986 www.act3international.com.sg 10% off ACT 3 International performance ticket prices CAMBRIDGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (SGCC) 22 Kensington Park Road Singapore 557271 Tel: 62828455 www.cambridgecdc.com ATOS WELLNESS LTD 10% discount from their list price (after government subsidy) Offer is only applicable to Member’s children & NOT to Member’s grandchildren or relatives. Atos Wellness @ The Chevrons 48 Boon Lay Way #01-06 Tel: 6563 2282 Booking Hotline: 6841 9926 www.atoswellness.com.sg KINDERGOLF • Special rate of $38 (U.P.$180) for one of the following 60-min: • *50% off Trial Class fee (U.P $40) • *Waiver of Trial Class fee upon sign up of programme on trial class day • *Free registration (worth $18) Atos Wellness Studio @ The Adelphi 1 Coleman Street #03-32 Tel: 6333 9018 o Hamani Face Spa o Hamani Body Massage Spa • Service Bonus of $100 Service credit*. *Redeemable upon purchase of a min. of $500 worth of wellness treatment package in the Studio. Not valid with any other promotions. KinderGolf @ Great World City, #03-17 Tel: 6341 9270 www.kindergolf.com *Prior registration for trial class is required. Offer is not valid with other discount cards or vouchers and only valid at KinderGolf @ Great World City. VIVA LA FLEUR 30 East Coast Road #02-23 Katong V, Singapore 428751 Tel: 6440 0642 • *15% off regular priced floral arrangements *Offer is valid till 31 December 2014. Members must present their SGCC membership cards to enjoy this privilege. Golf Privileges ORCHID COUNTRY CLUB* 1 Orchid Club Road Singapore 769162 Tel: 6755 9811 Fax: 6752 4255 www.orchidclub.com SEMBAWANG COUNTRY CLUB* 249 Sembawang Road, Singapore 758352 Tel: 6257 0642 / 6257 4714 Fax: 6755 8418 www.sembawanggolf.org.sg WARREN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB* 81 Choa Chu Kang Way Singapore 688263 Tel: 6586 1211, 6586 1245 Fax: 6586 1235 www.warren.org.sg BINTAN LAGOON RESORT Jalan Indera Segara, Bintan Utara Lagoi Riau, Indonesia Tel: (62)770 691 388 / (65) 6720 2280 Fax: (62)770 691 300 [email protected] www.bintanlagoon.com * Reservations must be made through SGCC’s Sports & Recreation Department at 6398 5372 56 Autumn Festival Jackpot Promotion Total of $5,500 in cash to be won! Qualifying Period for Lucky Draw Friday, 15 August 2014, 10.00am to Friday, 12 September 2014, 8.00pm Lucky Draw Prizes: 1st Prize: $1,888 2nd Prize: $1,308 3rd Prize: $1,008 4th-10th Prize: $200 each Terms and conditions for Lucky Draw: • Each jackpot claim of $100 and above will entitle Member to one Lucky Draw coupon. • Each player is entitled to one prize only • A winner whose name is drawn more than once will be presented with the prize of the highest value drawn Jackpot Appreciation Night Friday, 12 September 2014 Buffet dinner and beverages will be served from 7.30pm. Lucky draw at 8.30pm For enquiries, kindly approach our Jackpot staff. Moulin Rouge Countdown to 2015 31 December 2014, Wednesday 6.30pm – 2.00am Kensington Ballroom Dress Code: According to theme or Formal attire – Suit / Evening wear Enter the extravagant world of Moulin Rouge! The House of Moulin Rouge (French for Red Mill), a cabaret in Paris was founded in 1889 and is best known as the birthplace of the can-can dance, originally introduced by the courtesans who operated from the house. Early shows were flamboyant, inspired by the circus and this influenced their musical and dance entertainment. The can-can dance evolved into an art form of its own and led to the introduction of cabarets across Europe. Experience the romance of Moulin Rouge first-hand, at our Countdown party this year. Early Bird Special (till 15 November 2014) $95 nett per pax (Member) $115 nett per pax (Guest) • 8-course Chinese Dinner • Free flow of beer, soft drinks and Chinese tea •1 bottle of sparkling wine per table •Complimentary supper after midnight •No corkage charge for duty-paid wine and hard liquor After Early Bird $105 nett per pax (Member) $125 nett per pax (Guest) Exhilarating Entertainment rmance Dance Perfo Locomotion owtime Donna Daniels Sh For enquiries and registration, contact Samuel at 6395 5381 or [email protected]. Visit our Events Calendar at www.sgcc.com.sg for more details Pictures for illustration only ge Moulin Rou • Donna Daniels Showtime • Moulin Rouge Dance Performance • ‘Live’ Band – Locomotion • Fun Games • Lucky Draw