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THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE A WHITE STAR LINE T I T A N I C D I N N E R T H E A T R E Set sail with The Stage Club on the doomed Titanic this April. Meet the lovely Rose, and her intriguing mix of onboard companions while dining in style in The Churchill Room. Our chefs have created a lavish six-course meal, reminiscent of the early 1900s. Be swept back into the past with songs and skits, and follow the doomed lovers on their journey of discovery. SATURDAY, 16 APRIL COCKTAIL RECEPTION: 7.00PM TO 7.30PM DINNER SHOW: 7.30PM TO 11.00PM CHURCHILL ROOM MEMBER $98 | GUEST $118 RESERVATIONS: [email protected] | ENQUIRIES: 6622 0432 Please note that only form and email bookings / cancellations are accepted. A 1-week cancellation policy applies, unless stated otherwise. GENERAL COMMITTEE 2015/2016 PRESIDENT Robert Wiener VICE-PRESIDENT Eugene Lim HONORARY TREASURER David Palmer INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONVENOR Glenn Bryce DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING CONVENORS Eugene Lim David Goh RULES CONVENOR Roger Hancock An Odyssey of Mediterranean Delights p17 HUMAN RESOURCE & PROCUREMENT CONVENOR Ho Chee Lin MEMBERSHIP SERVICES CONVENOR Kelvin Kaw Contents SPORTS & RECREATION CONVENOR Zoeb Sadiq HOUSE CONVENORS Rolv Stokkmo Franklin Wong MANAGEMENT GENERAL MANAGER 02 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 37 BALUT SECTION 03 EDITOR’S MESSAGE 38 BILLARDS SECTION 04 GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE 39 BRIDGE SECTION 05 MEMBER NEWS New Members Quoted & Noted 40 CHOIR SECTION 41 DANCE SECTION 42 DARTS SECTION 43 GOLF SECTION 44 LAWN BOWLS SECTION 45 TENNIS SECTION 46 TEN-PIN BOWLING SECTION 47 CINEMA Josie Tulipano [email protected] FINANCE DIRECTOR 15 FOOD & BEVERAGE, EVENTS 31 YOUTH 32 LIBRARY SPORTS & RECREATION DIRECTOR 33 BOOKS SECTION Mark James [email protected] 34 DVDS SECTION FACILITIES DIRECTOR 35 FITNESS Clara Tan [email protected] EXECUTIVE CHEF Eric Cheam [email protected] Sunny Ng [email protected] HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR Celestine Kho [email protected] FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR Derrick Loh [email protected] RULES DIRECTOR Lim Tat Kuan [email protected] MAGAZINE SENIOR GRAPHICS EXECUTIVE Ng Hui Hui [email protected] GRAPHICS EXECUTIVE Hidayah Rosli [email protected] For advertising and magazine enquiries: SENIOR MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE Crystal Ng | 6622 0533 [email protected] Opinions expressed in The Tanglin Club are solely those of the writers and do not necessarily represent those of The Tanglin Club. The Tanglin Club welcomes articles and other contributions from Members. However, the Membership Services Sub-Committee reserves the right to edit all materials, select photographs to be used, or decline publication. MICA (P) 17/03/2015. Published by The Tanglin Club. Printed by Times Printers Pte Ltd. 5 Stevens Road, Singapore 257814 | Tel: 66220555 Fax: 67332391 | www.tanglinclub.org.sg THE TANGLIN CLUB MEMBER SATISFACTION SURVEY 2015 The survey took place from 11 January to 14 February 2016. The total number of responses received was 770. ● The data was collected via the online platform SurveyMonkey and hard copy forms, with 80% of responses online, and 20% in paper. ● ● SUMMARY OF RESULTS: 2015 VS 2014 No. Question Very Satisfied / Satisfied Better 2015 2014 Delta 2015 2014 Delta 1 Overall Value 90.47% 86.14% 4.33% 58.00% 37.37% 20.63% 2 Overall Quality 89.11% 85.56% 3.55% 53.91% 36.74% 17.17% 3 F&B Quality 84.56% 78.30% 6.26% 49.59% 30.70% 18.89% 4 F&B Service 81.09% 80.47% 0.62% 32.69% 21.54% 11.15% 5 Entertainment Activities & Events 56.25% 45.70% 10.55%* 31.08% 15.10% 15.98% 6 Sports & Recreation 69.11% 63.75% 5.36% 16.76% 11.02% 5.74% 7 Cleanliness & Upkeep 88.56% 86.93% 1.63% 22.42% 18.06% 4.36% 8 Management Communication 84.86% 78.14% 6.72% 54.83% 39.60% 15.23% 9 Management Effectiveness & Professionalism 86.95% 79.26% 7.69% 49.30% 35.22% 14.08% *Skewed due to the 150th Anniversary and $18.65 pricing TOP 3 AREAS OF MEMBER SATISFACTION TOP 3 AREAS OF MEMBER DISSATISFACTION #1: #2: ● #3: ● ● ● 90.47% - Overall Value 89.11% - Overall Quality 88.56% - Cleanliness & Upkeep % indicates the percentage of Members who are “Very Satisfied” or “Satisfied” with the respective area in 2015. #1: #2: ● #3: ● 5.20% - F&B Service 4.35% - F&B Quality 3.27% - Entertainment Activities & Events % indicates the percentage of Members who are “Very Dissatisfied” or “Dissatisfied” with the respective area in 2015. TOP 3 AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT #1: #2: ● #3: ● ● 58.00% - Overall Value 54.83% - Management Communication 53.91% - Overall Quality % indicates the percentage of Members who feel that the respective area has become “Better” compared to 2014. ● Member satisfaction is our top priority. ● To view more detailed results, please visit our “News & Updates” page on our website or http://www.tanglinclub.org.sg/news-updates.html. ● Please note that the results on the website are an abridged version, so as not to contravene the Personal Data Protection Act. PAGE 1 THE TANGLIN CLUB President’s Message Dear Fellow Members Going Green Thanks to the hard work of our Energy Task Force (ETF), the Club converted 4,000 light bulbs to new energy efficient bulbs. This has meant that each year, we save 30,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh), equivalent to $60,000/annum, approximately 5.5% of the Club’s entire consumption in a year. Now we embark upon our next initiative – the replacement of the existing indoor tennis court lighting with energy efficient LED lights. These courts currently consume about $4,000 in utility cost per month. With improved LED technology, it is possible to replace these lamps to achieve a dramatic reduction in power consumption, and subsequently, a reduction in our utility bill, whilst improving the overall brightness (lux level) and lower ambient temperature for a better playing experience. Our specifications are per the International Tennis Federation lighting standards (Class I) for Indoor Tennis Court. We awarded the contract in midFebruary and the installation is expected to commence in April. We anticipate that it will take 5 days per court. Your patience during this project is appreciated. This step bodes well toward being a more sustainability conscientious Club. Library Renovation Update Now that the design has been agreed by all the key stakeholders, the project is in the hands of the Development and Planning SubCommittee (DPSC) for execution. Renovation works are expected to start in early April. Please note that the contractors will be working daily from 9.00am to 8.00pm, however, no noisy works will be done between 12 noon and 2.00pm and after 6.00pm. We anticipate that this project will take about 14 weeks, with a view to opening by July. We thank you for your tolerance and apologise for any inconvenience caused. For more information on the renovation, please feel free to email to our Facilities Director Sunny at [email protected]. Once the Library re-opens at the Main Clubhouse as a combined reading room and library, the operating hours will be 9.00am to 8.00pm, daily, excluding public holidays. Previously, the Library was open from 10.00am to 7.00pm Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 5.00pm Saturday, and 10.00am to 3.00pm Sunday. We hope that Members will enjoy the broadened hours of operation. New Guest Rooms Further to the Development and Planning Sub-Committee (DPSC) 2015/16 Interim Report, five submissions were carefully evaluated for the creation of 11 new guest rooms at the Sports Complex. The shortlisted firms were interviewed by the DPSC, and the GC subsequently approved DPSC's endorsement to include this project at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) slated for 30 May. Last fiscal year, the rooms created $1.4M. As written previously, this revenue stream serves the Club’s financial health very well and as such, we aim to increase revenue from this source. Tangles The proposed layout is currently before the GC for its endorsement. At the time of printing, the drawings, costs and timeline had yet to be reviewed, so additional news at this time is not possible. We hope, however, to start this final phase of the SGM $2.5M project by late April to bring you a refreshed Tangles Café soon. Subscription Increase Subscriptions were last increased in 2008 and we have done well to contain costs. However, inflation since 2008 till-date (26%) has not been recovered except through revenue growth. With 35% of our revenue from subscriptions being fixed, the burden of cost increases falls on our other 65%; F&B and facilities prices will need to be increased disproportionately and reduce our ability to deliver “everyday good value” to Members. The GC has considered carefully other revenue enhancing alternatives of increases prices for F&B and facilities, including car park fees but feels that a subscription increase is in the interest of Members. The GC has therefore put forth a proposal to increase subscriptions at this May 2016 AGM. Annual General Meeting 2016 As mentioned in my previous message, the GC has resolved that our 150th Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on 30 May at the Churchill Room. Please save the date. Besides sharing our fiscal year 2016/2017 budget, other projects planned for vote at this AGM are the subscription increase, the proposed 11 new guest rooms project in the Sports Complex, a major IT overhaul, and the appointment of our auditors, among other Club Rule changes. Next month, we will include a detailed report from the IT Sub-Committee, to complement the IT focus group discussions. Members’ Dialogue on 25 April I, joined by my fellow-GC colleagues, invite you to attend our Members’ Dialogue on 25 April, 7.00pm, at the Theatrette. The DPSC will present its proposal and field questions from Membership. It's an excellent way to better inform yourself before the vote is called. I look forward to meeting you at the Members’ Dialogue later this month. Regards Robert Wiener President THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 2 Editor’s Message Dear Fellow Members Member Satisfaction Survey Many of you would have remembered the recent Clubwide Member Satisfaction Survey that was conducted early this year. In that survey, over 750 Members responded (a very generous sample size). My thanks again to all Members who participated in that survey. An overall summary of the survey results has been posted on page 1 of this month’s issue. For a detailed summary of the results, please go to our Club website in the following link: http:// www.tanglinclub.org.sg/news-updates.html I would like to briefly focus on the “Management Communication” area of the survey. On the whole, 85% of the survey participants are either “satisfied”, or “very satisfied” with Management’s communication effectiveness. An 85% satisfaction number is an encouraging number, and this leaves 14% of Members who feel neutral, and 1% who are either “unsatisfied” or “very unsatisfied”. To try and better understand the neutral and dissatisfied Members, we went through the comments posted by Members related to this question. My thanks to Members for their constructive feedback. I’ve posted some of the comments below, and our responses to them: • “Too many emails”, “NewsBites… come just too frequently…”, and “Too many e-blasts focused on the same events”: Interestingly, we also see comments from other Members such as “NewsBites frequency is good”, “The email blasts… very effective and informative”, “Email updates much better and more informative than old newsletter”, and “Email updates much more informative”. While it is difficult to please everyone, the team is closely monitoring this point to ensure that we do not cross the ‘email fatigue’ line. • “Newsletters are slightly slow in coming”: Apologies for that. Workflow processes have been tightened to ensure this doesn’t happen again. • “Would have been good if we were better informed about the Club’s recent charity efforts”: All Club charity efforts have been posted in the past issues of our Club magazine, usually in the month following the charity event. • “I might have missed it, but I seem not to get results published of the numerous surveys…?”: We have posted the results of our last two recent surveys on the Club website (under the “News & Updates” section). • “Give Members the option not to receive the hard copy magazine”: If you wish to unsubscribe from receiving the hardcopy of the Club magazine, please drop an email to the Marcom team at [email protected]. Combined May/June Magazine Issue Trial As a trial, we will be combining the magazine issues for the months of May and June this year into a single combined issue. The combined issue will highlight all events, activities, and F&B promotions for the months of May and June, and will be delivered to Members by 1 May 2016. The reasons for the trial are as follows: • Many of our Members go on vacation in June. As such, June is the slowest month of the year for the Club, operationally and events-wise, and thus a “low news” month. • Further contributing to June being a “low news” month is the 30 May Club Annual General Meeting (AGM). The June issue will not feature any results of the 30 May AGM (such as resolutions passed, and the new General Committee), since the final magazine draft copy will need to go to the printers around the 18th of May. • All Sections will be dissolved at the 30 May AGM, and it will take several weeks before the new sub-committees and section committees are formed and ratified, further contributing to the “low news” month in June. • The recent December 2015 Members’ Communications Survey shows that Members who have subscribed to NewsBites prefer the NewsBites email platform for new updates on Club events and information, than the magazine. • As introduced approximately 20 months ago, a printed news pamphlet will be included in the June statement mail, if there is any information that needs to be disseminated to Members in June. • The combined issue trial will represent savings of approximately $8,000. The outcome of the combined issue trial will be evaluated to see if it is viable moving forward. During this period, the Club’s electronic communications channels (NewsBites, the Club website, and the digital screens) will continue to serve Members any new last-minute updates or events that are not in the combined issue. That’s all the updates for now. I wish you a pleasant, wellengaged, and meaningful life. Enjoy our magazine. Kelvin Kaw Editor PAGE 3 THE TANGLIN CLUB General Manager’s Message "... throughout the year, we will endeavour to address key issues, with a view to further enhancing your satisfaction. " Dear Members Introducing Executive Chef, Eric Cheam Last month, the Team, joined by Members of the General Committee, gathered to wish Executive Chef Louis Tay a fond farewell. Chef Louis faithfully served the Club for over seven years and his award-winning culinary expertise will be much missed. The Great Aussie BBQ In celebration of ANZAC Day, the Chefs will be putting “shrimp on the barbie” and a whole lot more for this family-friendly BBQ, inclusive of live music featuring music from down under, and beer promotions from “Little Creatures”. This month, we are pleased to announce the arrival of our new Executive Chef, Eric Cheam, most recently from the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Prior to the Mandarin Oriental, Chef Eric was the Chef de Cuisine at the Marina Bay Sands, where he seamlessly served events as large as 6,500. Besides being a certified on-the-job trainer, Eric is a certified risk management auditor, and a level three supervisory Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) officer, invaluable to his new role at the helm of our Culinary Team, that sees approximately $6 Million in groceries processed across approximately 600,000 meals each year. Chef Eric is very much looking forward to hearing culinary feedback from you. Please join me in making Chef Eric feel welcomed. Pages 15-16 feature a profile on Chef Eric, so please do take a few minutes to familiarise yourself with his background. Tour de Singapura Fitness fans, unite! Aziz and the Gym Team are ‘rolling out’ The Tour de Singapura, a 30-day cycling competition that requires you to ride a minimum of 70 km per week. Page 35 has more details, or have a chat with Aziz. Mad about Mediterranean As part of our continual quest to bring you inspiring new dishes, our culinary adventure, this month, sees us profile the Mediterranean delights of Italy, Spain, France, Turkey and Greece. Our Tavern and Wheelhouse salad bars have been accented with a Mediterranean twist as has the Wheelhouse Express Lunch line-up. Our Mediterranean Odyssey also sees the Churchill Room whip up a Mediterranean Set Dinner nightly in April. So if you are mad about Med, you will want to join us for this month-long promotion by resident guest Chef Esmeraldo, and Chef Eric – Eric’s specialty. “Plugged-in” Parenting Mom and Dads, while today’s multi-media environment can be a learning aid and an ally, it can also be a source of conflict or a convenient ‘babysitter’. Join Cheryl Ng, accredited parenting facilitator with Focus on the Family Singapore to help you decide where to draw the line. Greater Exclusivity March saw our 3-month parking trial kick-off, and so far, I’d like to thank you for the rather smooth first month. Main Clubhouse parking is exclusively reserved for Members only, whilst a reduced guest parking allocation has been redirected to the Sports & Recreation Complex. This progressive step in our security plan is being taken to further enhance Tanglin’s exclusivity and safety. We thank you for your patience and support during this trial. Pizza lovers, take note that the Tavern, Fireplace, Terrace, Wet Bar and Wheelhouse all feature a thin crust gourmet pizza promotion month-long, including Quattro Formaggi, Capricciosa, Il Giardino, Frutti di Mare, Funghi, and Siciliano, for $14.95. Member Satisfaction Survey Thank you to those of you who participated in our recent Satisfaction Survey. Page 1 includes a summary, while the details have been updated onto our website so you can further study the results. We are digesting each and every comment to benefit fully from the insights contained within the survey feedback and throughout the year, we will endeavour to address key issues, with a view to further enhancing your satisfaction. Sunday is ‘MEDday’ at Tanglin. The Churchill Sunday lunch, Wheelhouse Sunday lunch and Wheelhouse Sunday dinner will feature an outstanding Med-spread (please see page 22). Warmly Or if you fancy getting hands on with pasta-making, please mark your calendars for our cooking class on 14 April where you will learn how to make spinach linguine, squid ink pasta and cheese ravioli. After all your hard work, you’ll be able to delight in your efforts. General Manager Josie Tulipano THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 4 Member News • New Members INTRODUCTION EVENING We extend a warm welcome to our New Members who joined us in March. HONORARY MEMBERS H.E Nasrullah Khan & Mrs Helen Khan ORDINARY MEMBERS Dr Ryan Chong & Ms Sau Man Yee Mr Kevin Kwek Tze Hern & Ms Kelly Fan Mr Ting Jeck Ting & Ms Nguyen Thi Thai Ha Ms Ong Mei Lin Dr Foo Gen Lin & Ms Tan Wen Yi Mr Robert Jan Mik & Ms Mary Ann Shek Ling Dr Debbie Wing Li Shan Mr David Chuang Ms Annabel Ling & Mr Terence Teo TERM MEMBERS Mr Arjun Raghavan & Ms Tjoa Siok Han Mr Mark William Gough & Ms Sherrill France Ms Maria Elena Canlas Palma Mr Remko Wilhelmus Witteveen & Mrs Michelle Witteveen TERM MEMBERS Mr Yusuke Kono & Mrs Mariko Kono Mr Andrew Douglas Sinclair Heithersay & Mrs Rebecca Frances Heithersay Mr Julian Anthony Cetti & Ms Jenny Lee Dr Ruth Manasseh & Mr Amos John Manasseh Mr Chiradeep Gupta & Mrs Srinanda Gupta Mr Paul Kelly & Ms Isabel Kelly Mr Leonardo Mun Hi Cheul & Ms Vivian Kang Hee Joo ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Ms Lilik Herlina Ms Beverly Chin ABSENT MEMBERS Mr Timothy Yeo Sik Khern Ms Chua Sher Le | Dr Foo Gen Lin & Ms Tan Wen Yi | | Dr Ryan Chong & Ms Sau Man Yee | | Mr Chiradeep Gupta & Mrs Srinanda Gupta | | Mr David Chuang | PAGE 5 THE TANGLIN CLUB | Mr Leonardo Mun Hi Cheul | | Mr Mark William Gough & Ms Sherrill France | | Mr Robert Jan Mik & Ms Mary Ann Shek Ling | | Mr Terence Teo & Ms Annabel Ling | | Mrs Mariko Kono & Mr Yusuke Kono| | Mrs Michelle Witteveen & Mr Remko Wilhelmus Witteveen| | Ms Isabel Kelly & Mr Paul Kelly | | Proposer Mr Shane Hagan & Ms Lilik Herlina | THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 6 Member News TANGLIN TOP 10 RULES “How dreadful… to be caught and (to) have no idea of the Rules.” ―Caroline Stevermer, The Enchanted Chocolate Pot Tanglin takes great pride in our Club Standards established by our Members to complement your overall enjoyment and experience at the Club. For the benefit of our new Members, we would like to highlight our Top 10 Rules, details of which can be found in our Rules and Bye-Laws. 1. DRESS CODE (BYE-LAW 12) Members, guests and children are to be presentably dressed at all times in a manner consistent with the character and standing of the Club. Please see “Appendix to Dress Code” on the next page for the dress code of various restaurants. 2. PARKING (BYE-LAW 4) A Member can only park his car in the Club provided he or a member of his family is in the Club premises. A single Membership is entitled to one car park label and a family Membership is entitled to two car park labels. Please be considerate when parking and do not exceed the yellow markings. 3. MOBILE PHONE (BYE-LAW 11(d)) Please switch your mobile phone and electronic devices to silent and reserve their use to non-verbal communication throughout the Club. 4. DOMESTIC HELPERS (BYE-LAW 13) Please note no domestic servants shall be allowed in the Club premises. Persons under 18 years of age are not allowed at the Bar Counters of the Churchill Room or Tavern. 6. LIBRARY AND CLUB PROPERTY (BYE-LAW 27) Please do not remove any periodical, newspaper or other Club property, nor part thereof, from the Club premises without the permission of the Committee. Members responsible will be liable for the loss arising from damage to or removal of movable property such as magazines, books, glasses, ornaments, etc. and the cost of restoring or replacing any item of fixed property defaced or damaged in any way. 7. SECURITY (BYE-LAW 33) Members are required to carry a current Club membership card which incorporates a photograph of the Member and a magnetic strip for debiting the Member's account through the POS system. 8. SMOKING (BYE-LAW 38) Smoking is prohibited in all airconditioned areas of the Club. Smoking is also prohibited at the Pools, the Pool Deck surrounding the Pools, Changing Rooms and Toilets and the Sports Complex Building. 9. STAFF ABUSE (BYE-LAW 47(4)) Members and their guests shall treat all staff of the Club with courtesy and respect. Any complaint against a member of the staff should be made directly to the General Manager. Members shall not at any time reprimand any of the staff directly. 10. COMFORT AND ENJOYMENT OF THE CLUB (BYE-LAW 47(1) & (2)) 5. CHILDREN (BYE-LAW 6(c)) Children are allowed in Terrace, Fireplace, Churchill (Sundays) and Tang Yun (lunch daily and all day weekends) if accompanied by their parents/guardians. Children above 14 years of age are allowed in the Churchill Room, Tavern and the Tea Room. Please have your ID with you for verification. PAGE 7 THE TANGLIN CLUB Members shall at all times conduct themselves in a manner that is courteous and respectful of the rights 'of other Members and guests. Complaints against another Member should be made through the usual feedback, the General Manager and the Rules, Governance Compliance SubCommittee. Members shall use the Club’s premises and facilities in such a manner as not to interfere with the reasonable comfort and quiet enjoyment of other Members and their guests. APPENDIX TO DRESS CODE (BYE-LAW 12) (a) Club Standard in all parts of the Club: Gentlemen: Shirt (including polo shirt) with collar; or safari jacket; trousers; with closed type shoes. Socks to be worn in the Churchill Room. Ladies: Dress, or skirt or trousers with suitable top or blouse; with shoes. Boys: Shirt (including polo shirt) with collar; trousers or shorts; with closed type shoes. Girls: Dress, or skirt or trousers or shorts with suitable top or blouse; with shoes. (b) The Churchill Room As above. However, on Saturdays, proper jeans are allowed; on Sundays, proper jeans, bermudas and casual footwear (flip-flops and slippers excluded) are permitted for lunch. (c) Tang Yun On weekdays and Saturdays, proper jeans and smart trainer or similar shoes are permitted in Tang Yun. On Sundays, proper jeans, bermudas and casual footwear (flip-flops and slippers excluded) are permitted for lunch. (d) The Tavern, The Fireplace, The Cinema, The Tea Room, The Library and Reading Room Weekdays and Saturdays: Proper jeans and smart trainer or similar shoes are permitted in The Tavern, The Fireplace, The Cinema, The Library and Reading Room. Sundays: Bermudas and casual footwear (flip-flops and slippers excluded) may be worn in The Fireplace. Shorts are permitted in the Library and Cinema on any day. (e) The Terrace Dining Area, The Wet Bar, The Wheelhouse Restaurant and Jackpot Room Permitted: Proper jeans, collarless T-shirts (singlets excluded), hats or caps, shorts, open type sandals, jogging or trainer shoes, and military fatigues or equivalent dress. (f) Sports Complex and Tangles Permitted: Appropriate sports attire and shoes, jeans, hats or caps, shorts, open type sandals, jogging or trainer shoes, and military fatigues or equivalent dress. (g) Billiards Room Subject to the provisions of (a) above, the following are permitted in the Billiards Room: Jeans, and jogging or trainer shoes. (h) Miscellaneous Members working out in the Gymnasium must be in appropriate gym attire and shoes. Members, guests and children using the Swimming Pool and its immediate surrounds must wear a decent swimming costume. For the non-air-conditioned part of the Wheelhouse Restaurant a bathrobe, towel, shirt or similar clothing is required over the swimwear. H av e y o u r c a k e a n d e at i t ! C H I L D R E N ’ S B I RT H D AY PA RT Y PA C K A G E S RAFFLES PACKAGE @ $1,888 WHEELHOUSE PACKAGE @ $1,588 KIDDY BITES AND DRINKS KIDDY BITES AND DRINKS GOODIE BAGS GOODIE BAGS 50 NON-HELIUM 50 NON-HELIUM BALLOON DECORATIONS BALLOON DECORATIONS 1-HOUR BALLOON SCULPTING 1-HOUR BALLOON SCULPTING 1-HOUR FACE PAINTING 1-HOUR FACE PAINTING 40-MINUTE GAMES 40-MINUTE GAMES HOSTING OF CAKE CUTTING HOSTING OF CAKE CUTTING PARTY MUSIC PARTY MUSIC Both packages are for a minimum of 20 children. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT MUGU FROM THE CATERING SALES TEAM AT 6622 0434 OR EMAIL [email protected]. THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 8 MR SIA YONG 31 August 1927 – 20 February 2016 The Early Years Sia Yong, SY to his friends, was born on 31 August 1927, in Zhao An County, Fujian Province, China. His father, Sia Siong San, an intelligence officer in the Kuomintang government, had three wives. According to SY, “His first wife bore him a daughter but stopped there. He married again, but the second wife was barren. So, he got himself a third wife who bore him two sons, my younger brother and I.” His mother had to hand him over to the second wife as she was childless. He added that, “It was the custom in those days. So, I was actually raised by my “second mother”, and I was closer to her than to my natural mother, who raised my younger brother.” He had a peripatetic childhood as his father’s intelligence work covered Hong Kong, Myanmar, Thailand and Malaya. When the Second World War broke out, his family moved from Penang to Singapore. By then, the Japanese had occupied Singapore. With his schooling interrupted by the Japanese Occupation, he went out to work. He was, variously, an apprentice mechanic, a carpenter, a hawker selling eggs and a seaman. When the War ended, he returned to school, but was asked to leave because he failed mathematics badly. The Journalist A friend who knew of his linguistic ability recommended him a job at the Malayan Broadcasting Corporation. SY, who spoke Teochew, Hokkien, Cantonese and Hakka fluently, was soon reading the news in all those dialects and Mandarin. SY said that he quit after a few months because he did not like working for the British. By then, he had also taught himself English by comparing news reports in Chinese and English newspapers and listening to the BBC. His father’s intelligence connections got him a job as a reporter at the Nanyang Siang Pau, a Chinese Language daily newspaper. He spent 11 years there covering crime, foreign news, culture and sports. He became the editor of the Arts and Culture section of the newspaper. Owing to his considerable facility in English and Chinese, he was promoted to chief translator. In October 1956, a few months after his marriage, SY was arrested by the Lim Yew Hock government for his “strongly worded” articles condemning conscription and taxation and for supporting trade unionists like Lim Chin Siong. As he was not born in Singapore, the government intended to banish him to China for being a trouble maker. After representations by the Singapore Union of Journalists ("SUJ") on his behalf, the Chief Minister Mr Lim Yew Hock agreed to review the arrest. The spokesman for the SUJ told Mr Lim that, “The entire editorial staff of the Nanyang PAGE 9 THE TANGLIN CLUB Siang Pau, including people of all political persuasions and including, one assumes, supporters of the Labour Front, have staked their lives and property on Mr Sia’s non-involvement in subversive activities.” The spokesman added that SY’s big interest was music, and that he was spending a lot of time on his cello and piano lessons. He was also a talented singer, and was rehearsing for a musical production. Eventually, those representations and his father’s intelligence connections saved him. After being detained for 40 days at Outram Jail, he was released, on condition that he forsook journalism. The Captain of Industry He went to work for Lam Soon in Kuala Lumpur. Lam Soon was a manufacturer of cooking oil and soap. SY said that although he had no experience, they wanted someone who was trustworthy and honest. He spent 7 years with them and help established the Petaling Jaya Rotary Club and the Malayan Chamber of Commerce. He returned to Singapore when his father became ill. He joined Soon Peng Yam of the now-defunct Sim Lim group and enjoyed an illustrious 24-year career with them. He got along very well with his boss, as they shared similar backgrounds. What they lacked in formal schooling they more than made up for with drive and a willingness to learn and try new things. They developed the group into a conglomerate and their businesses included trading, mining, timber, finance and property development. Sim Lim Square and Sim Lim Tower were developed by them. Between the 1970s and early 1980s, SY was president of the Singapore National Shippers Council ("SNSC"), the Real Estate Developers Association of Singapore and the Singapore Finance House Association. At the SNSC, he led the fight against the Far Eastern Freight Conference ("FEFC"), a cartel of shipping companies which monopolised the traffic between Europe and the Far East. Under his able leadership, the SNSC broke the FEFC’s monopoly. He also served on the boards of many companies, associations and charities including Cold Storage, the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and the Singapore Cancer Society. SY retired in 1986 as Vice-Chairman of the Sim Lim group. The Singa-Sino Friendship Association In 1997, his friend, the Chinese Ambassador to Singapore, Ambassador Zhang Qing, asked him to start a friendship association for networking between the two countries. SY accepted the challenge and established the Singa-Sino Friendship Association ("SSFA") and became its president. According to SY, the idea was to do anything which is friendly and on a people-to-people basis. The SSFA’s activities included not only economic and cultural partnerships, but also immersion activities for new immigrants from China. The SSFA printed several thousand copies of a book written by Ambassador Zhang about his stay in Singapore, and distributed them to new arrivals from China. The SSFA successfully hosted numerous delegations from all parts of China. SY personally led several delegations to China. Tanglin Club Members who went on a SSFA tour to China in 2002 would remember the warm hospitality of the Chinese hosts. They would also remember that at the end of a sumptuous dinner in Xian, SY broke into a spirited rendition of O Sole Mio. For his contributions to the SSFA, the Chinese government made him a “Friendship Ambassador”. In 2007, after 10 years at the helm, SY stepped down as president of SSFA. The Tanglin Club One day, he was invited to The Tanglin Club (“Club”) for lunch by some business associates. When the bill came, he was disappointed that he could not pay as he was not a Member. He got an application form, found 6 friendly sponsors, and became a Member in 1967. In 1988, the Hong Kong Club, a social club in Hong Kong re-developed its existing clubhouse into a 20-storey building. A Hong Kong developer financed the construction of the building, 8 floors of which housed the Hong Kong Club. The Hong Kong Club and the Hong Kong developer shared equally the rental income for the remaining 12 floors for 15 years, after which, the said rental income would belong to the Hong Kong Club absolutely. Apart from getting a new clubhouse gratis, the Hong Kong Club would be receiving substantial and recurrent rental income from its tenants (“HK Club Model”). SY served on the General Committee ("GC") of the Club in 1993. The GC wanted to redevelop the land (on which the Sports Centre now stands) on the HK Club Model, and it applied to the Authorities for permission to re-develop the said land into a multi-storey building for recreational and commercial use. Later that year, the Club received in-principle planning approval from the Authorities for its proposed re-development. At the Annual General Meeting ("AGM") of the Club in 1994, the incumbent GC Members who supported the re-development of the said land on the HK Club Model, including SY, were not re-elected. The new GC, elected to be continued on pg 12 ► "It was an honour to have had the opportunity to be invited to have drinks with Sia Yong on each occasion I was at the Tavern. The 25 years I have known him have been years of great stories, introductions to dignitaries from China mostly, and encouragement to keep working on the General Committee. I will dearly miss you, Sir." —Robert Wiener "I am honoured to have known you and to have shared the pleasure of your company for the past 25 years. Those many joyful moments with you in the Tavern, full of laughter, will forever remain a cherished memory. Thank you for sharing your many experiences in life and for all your interesting stories, for your kind generosity, wisdom and wit. I am sad to see you leave us and I will miss you my dear friend." —Paul Wright "For several years in the late 1970s, Mr Sia Yong represented the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in the Council of the Singapore Cancer Society and was responsible for raising major donations for the Society. Later, he was elected as a member of the Council and played a major role in its programmes. I was privileged to work with him in the Council for over 20 years and remain grateful to him for his unselfish support, great wisdom and sound advice." —Raj Nambiar "I am one of those who occasionally had the pleasure of sharing a drink or two with Sia Yong in his daily session. Sadly to say, his presence at the Tavern will be significantly missed. —Ho Weng Toh "Sia Yong epitomised all the virtues of a Chinese gentleman. He was polite, helpful and kind towards all his friends and staff members. He was a friend, a colleague, and a client. Sia Yong was articulate in both English and Mandarin." —Peter S K Koh "It will be difficult to imagine the Tavern without Sia Yong. It had always been a pleasure to see him there in the afternoons. I'm sure anybody who shared that pleasure will never forget him. He was particularly helpful to me during my years on the General Committee. Rest in peace, Sia Yong." —Rhys Jones "My wife and I were saddened to receive notification of the demise of Mr Sia Yong. In addition to his family’s sad loss, he will be missed at the Club in so many ways. I cannot imagine the Tavern in the mid-afternoon without the presence of Mr Sia Yong occupying his stool under the air-conditioner, with a Black Label glass in hand and a row of beer-mats strategically placed on the counter in front of him. My wife and I will certainly raise a glass to an outstanding Member and one of nature’s gentlemen." —Don Gallop "Mr Sia loved foie gras. Whenever we met, he would request me to prepare the dish for him and his friends at the Tavern Bar. He was such a gentleman and treated me as a friend rather than just a staff, often sharing his valuable and interesting life experiences with me. For 7 days after we heard the news of his passing, we would place a glass of his favourite whiskey and a plate of foie gras on the table of his favourite seat to remember him. I will miss him dearly. Rest in peace, Mr Sia." —Executive Chef Louis Tay "We are deeply saddened by the news of Mr Sia’s passing. It is a big loss to all of us who had known Mr Sia at The Tanglin Club for the past many years. He was a charming, helpful and encouraging gentleman, and it was such a joy interacting with him daily at the Tavern Bar. He was a friend and mentor, often providing us snippets of wisdom and inspiration. We will miss Mr Sia dearly and treasure all the wonderful memories we shared." —Tavern Bar Team THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 10 GET UP-TO-THEMINUTE UPDATES! Subscribe to our weekly NewsBites e-Newsletters. Stay tuned to latest Club news, promotions and events all from the convenience of your mobile phone. Stand to win lucky draw contest prizes from time to time, exclusively available via NewsBites only. To subscribe, please email your interest, along with your membership number, to [email protected]. PAGE 11 THE TANGLIN CLUB ◄ continued from pg 10 at the AGM, did not pursue the said re-development, and the in-principle planning approval lapsed in 1995. SY, which for him meant, “still young”, was a creature of habit. Since his retirement, his daily routine would take him to the Tavern at 3.00pm to renew his acquaintance with Mr J Walker. SY was reported to have said that if he did not drink, he wouldn’t be able to sleep. As was his wont, SY would take his usual seat at the centre of the bar. Susan (or the bartender on duty) would hand him 12 coasters. Whenever he felt thirsty, he would give Susan a coaster in exchange for a whisky. By 6.30pm, Susan would have all his 12 coasters, and a happy SY would be chauffeured home. It was, as they say, a good day at the office. He loved the Club and was particularly proud of its cosmopolitan membership and its many ancient traditions. He was a stickler for Club rules, especially on matters like decorum and dress code. SY had a wicked sense of humour. When asked why he had so few wrinkles, he said that he ironed his face occasionally. He was a voracious reader. His wide reading, colourful background and larger-than-life personality made him a consummate conversationalist. You could see the twinkle in his eyes when he launched into an impassioned and learned discourse on the glories of Chinese civilisation. On another occasion, he would explain to you why The Brothers Karamazov is Dostoyevsky’s best novel. He was equally at home when he regaled Members with his struggles as a young journalist in a British colony or the horrors of life under the Japanese Occupation. He would introduce you to the grandeur of Western Opera, and let you know, ex cathedra, that Enrico Caruso and not Mario Lanza or Luciano Pavarotti, was the greatest tenor of all time. And, if you are lucky, you may even be treated to a solemn lecture on why drinking whisky is good for your health! A brilliant raconteur and a bon vivant, he was a kind, gentle, and generous soul, who lived a full, happy and long life. As long, as the Teochews would say, as a bale of cloth. A natty dresser; an elegant gentleman of the old school; an eternal optimist with an infectious laughter; he was a favourite with the ladies. I was privileged to be his friend. Whenever we took our leave (at the Tavern), we would always say, 明天见 (míng tiān jiàn) or see you tomorrow. SY is survived by his 4 children, Hui Leng, Eng Beng, Eng Teck and Hui Leong, their spouses and 6 grandchildren, Ju Kun, Ju Ling, Ee Min, Shao Ming, Clive and William. He will be dearly missed and will remain forever in our hearts. Farewell, SY. May you rest in peace. Sim Yong Chan FAREWELL TO FELLOW MEMBERS SALLY TOMKINS The Members and Staff of The Tanglin Club are deeply saddened by the passing on of Mrs Sally Tomkins, at her home in Taunton, England on 12 December 2015, and express our heartfelt condolences to her family. Mrs Tomkins, beloved wife of Peter Tomkins and mother of Elizabeth Seah, first moved to Singapore in October of 1961 and joined the Club in February 1962. Mr & Mrs Tomkins became Life Members in 1983 for their contribution made to the redevelopment of the new Club building. She spent many a happy time in the Club over the years. She is dearly missed by Peter, Elizabeth and Cyril and her three grandchildren, Matthew, Timothy and Jessica. BRIAN BOGAARS The Members and Staff of the Tanglin Club are deeply saddened by the passing on of Mr Brian Bogaars and express our sincere condolences to his family. Mr Bogaars was called home on 19 December 2015 at the age of 87. Mr Bogaars had been a Member of the Club for over four decades and is fondly remembered by the staff for his friendly demeanour. His wife, Mrs Joan Bogaars, and his family would like to thank all Members and staff for their kind expression of sympathy in their bereavement. There’s always a reason for living, Though sad your heart may be. There’s always another horizon, Beyond the one you see. THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 12 Member News • Quoted & Noted “Why can't we have business discussions in the Club? It is ridiculous.” The Bye-laws state that "Members who wish to discuss business when that discussion will require a conspicuous display of papers, computers, trade samples or other business materials may use any areas in the Club except in the Churchill Room, Main Lobby and Tavern.” Members who wish to use computers or other electronic devices at designated areas of the Club must ensure that these devices are put on silent mode at all times. "I really wish you kept the Library open later. It is too restrictive. When are we moving back?" We apologise for the delay in consensus building. Renovations will begin soon, we will reopen in July, with extended operational hours – 9.00am to 8.00pm daily. “I hope you will enhance draught offerings at the Club. I can't help but feel they are sub-par and over-priced.” Good news. Asia Pacific Breweries has increased our draught pours from two to five at both the Tavern and the Wet Bar. We now serve Heineken, Tiger, Old Speckled Hen, Archi pelago IPA and Samui, and Erdinger. As of March, we also dropped the price per jug of Tiger from $24.80 to $22.80. Do let us know your feedback about the new draught offerings. “It would be great if kids could enjoy the salad bar at the Wheelhouse, and the new express lunch offering, at a kids’ price.” Good news. We now offer the salad bar at $7.20 and the express lunch at $8.20 for kids. “I really wish you would offer Ben & Jerry's ice-cream at the Wheelhouse. The Tavern has it and I wish we could enjoy it at the Wheelhouse too.” No problem. We've now added Chunky Monkey, Strawberry Cheesecake and New York Super Fudge in the Wheelhouse menu. Enjoy! “It was with absolute delight that we spotted a brand new sign at the ground floor entrance from the car park. Thank you for the "Guide dogs welcome" stand embraced by The Tanglin Club. Here is an enlightened example of inclusion and civil tolerance and an openness to Members, relatives and friends who are frequently discriminated against in many social venues. Typically, this is out of ignorance of the extraordinary training these remarkable guide dogs undergo in the service of their visually challenged owners. The Club and its Members should be very proud of this heartening leadership in Singapore.” We are encouraged to know that Members like you are supportive of such initiatives, and hope that in the little way we can, this will benefit and improve the quality of life of Members and guests who are visually challenged. PAGE 13 THE TANGLIN CLUB “I find it rather concerning that some Members choose to dine at the Terrace or Wet Bar after a sweaty workout, in their sports attire! Apart from it being against the Club’s bye-laws, and unhygienic, I don’t experience F&B staff handling the situation well.” “I have been a Member for several decades now and I simply wish to state my absolute agreement with the tougher stance that the Committee is taking to uphold the Club’s standards. I found the account of the guest abuse in the last issue appalling! Keep up the good work!” Thank you both for your feedback. Tanglin takes great pride in our Club Rules and Bye-laws established by our own Members to complement everyone’s overall experience at the Club. Our Club Rules and Bye-Laws are in place to ensure the level of enjoyment you receive while visiting. Under Bye-Law 12(a), sports attire should not be worn unless it is just walking through the various facilities, including the Main Lobby and Outlets. Under Bye-Law 12(a), penultimate paragraph, swimwear and wet exercise clothes are not allowed at all Food and Beverage Outlets. We have recently reinstated our Duty Management roster to ensure that there is always someone from management to assist staff with such matters. Please note that the Duty Manager’s mobile is 9011 0611. We would also ask all Members to help us ensure our high standards by taking time to familiarise yourself with the Rules and Bye-Laws. We also request Members to please inform your guests so that they similarly respect Tanglin’s culture. “It would mean so much to me and my children if there was the possibility to invite the kids to the Tea Room – not daily, but all dressed up and well behaved for a special event. I heard you did this for Valentine’s Day, but we were unfortunately out of town. Any chance of another similar event?” Our Valentine’s High Tea was indeed a real treat for the little ones. You’ll be pleased to know that we have another planned – this time for Mother’s Day. We are featuring a gorgeous Sunday Brunch at the Churchill Room and a more casual Lunch at the Wheelhouse. Our Mother’s Day High Tea will begin at 3.30pm and is detailed on page 28. There are also some complimentary crafts that weekend that the kids might enjoy, detailed on page 27. “We can't thank you enough for adding the new Chinese Restaurant to The Tanglin Club. The food is exquisite – beautifully presented in Chinese banquet style and the service is superb. Kingsley and Pauline have been so welcoming and efficient. I especially loved the double boiled soups and BBQ trio combo beautifully presented in a lacquer basket. Also, the Abalone Tofu and the Beef Cubes with Longan was a delightfully unusual combination, and the bean curd mousse was superb!“ We're delighted to receive such positive praise for Tang Yun. Thank you. And now that the Chinese New Year demand has settled, there is plenty of room to try it, if you haven't as yet. For reservations, please call 6622 0555 or email [email protected]. “I really wish we could wear jeans to Tang Yun. Would this be possible in the near future?” We hear you and have good news. As approved by the General Committee and House Committee, diners at Tang Yun may now wear proper jeans on any day. For more information, please see our ‘Top 10 Rules’ on pages 7-8. THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 14 Food & Beverage • Events NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF, ERIC CHEAM The Club would like to express our sincerest thanks to Chef Louis Tay for his contributions over the past 7 years. We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Eric Cheam as our new Executive Chef. Eric graduated from the Singapore Hotel and Tourism Education Centre (SHATEC) with a Diploma in Culinary Skills and possesses more than 15 years of experience in food preparation accumulated in the slew of 5-star hotels where he has worked. Eric embarked on his career with the renowned international hotel chain, Raffles Hotels & Resorts group, learning kitchens’ best practices right from the beginning. He moved on to the Mandarin Oriental and Marina Bay Sands (MBS) as Chef de Cuisine subsequently. As part of the pre-opening team in MBS, Eric was heavily involved in formulating and implementing operating supplies and equipment/fixtures, policies and procedures for all kitchens. He also successfully managed and served meals for mass turnouts of up to 6,500 delegates seamlessly. Prior to joining The Tanglin Club, Eric was rehired by the Mandarin Oriental as an Executive Sous Chef. This time, along with a culinary brigade of 90 chefs under him, he was tasked the duty of ensuring the efficient operation of all the F&B outlets and banquet events. Eric took a hands-on approach, working closely with personnel from different departments, at improving the overall kitchen hygiene, recipes costing/engineering, food wastage, food quality, and much more. During this second stint at the Mandarin Oriental, being at the helm of food preparation for a number of distinguished events such as the Morgan Stanley Summit, Singapore Air Show and Formula One Night Race were just some of the highlights of Eric’s many achievements. Eric fervently believes in continuous learning for both himself and his team. Besides being a certified on-the-job trainer, Eric is also a certified risk management auditor and level three supervisory Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) officer, who has an in-depth knowledge of the implementation of HACCP policies and procedures to ensure proper control of food safety hazards in the kitchen. He is also familiar with food waste management, another important area that the Club is exploring – to control the disposal of waste materials in a way that matches with the best principles of environmental considerations. Eric has received many accolades throughout his career, namely: Best Appetiser & Best Action Dessert for Track Chef 2015 Formula 1 Competition; Hong Kong International Culinary Classic, The Gourmet Team Challenge – Gold Award; from 2004 to 2012, he successfully clinched numerous awards from the FHA The Gourmet Team Challenge. He has also been invited as Guest Chef for the Singapore Food Promotion in Dubai, Manila and Jakarta. Eric is married with two children aged 3 and 6 years old. His favourite cuisines are Mediterranean, Italian and Pacific with a touch of Asian. We trust that with his knowledge and expertise, he will be able to take on new challenges to propel The Tanglin Club to the next level in providing the utmost quality food to Members and their families. Please join us to welcome Eric on board and extend your warmest support to him. We are sure that he is looking forward to meeting all of you. PAGE 15 THE TANGLIN CLUB THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 16 TAVERN & WHEELHOUSE SALAD BARS TAKE ON A MEDITERRANEAN TWIST WHEELHOUSE EXPRESS BUFFET LUNCH MONTH OF APRIL Sunday: Mediterranean Monday: Thai Tuesday: Spanish Wednesday: Malay Thursday: Turkish / Greek Friday: Singaporean Saturday: Italian CHURCHILL ROOM MEDITERRANEAN SET DINNER MONTH OF APRIL 7.00pm to 10.30pm $68 RESERVATION & ENQUIRIES: 6622 0555 OR [email protected] PAGE 17 THE TANGLIN CLUB JOIN CHEFS ESMERALDO & ERIC ON AN ODYSSEY OF MEDITERRANEAN DELIGHTS! Photo is for illustration purposes only. THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 18 PAGE 19 THE TANGLIN CLUB GOURMET PIZZAS FRESH FROM TANGLIN’S PIZZERIA TAVERN & WHEELHOUSE MONTH OF APRIL Delizioso! Pizza Margherita @ $12.15 All Other Pizzas @ $14.95 each Quattro Formaggi Capricciosa Il Giardino (The Garden) Frutti di Mare Funghi Siciliano Also available at the Fireplace, Terrace, and Wet Bar Photo is for illustration purposes only. THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 20 PENFOLDS WINE DINNER The Tanglin Club and Penfolds present a unique wine dinner featuring renowned Penfolds wines that have received at least a 90+ point rating. Hosted by Penfolds Winemaking ambassador Patrick Dowling, with wines thoughtfully paired to a menu prepared by Chef Eric, diners can expect a memorable epicurean night with the ‘World’s Most Admired Wine Brand’ as recognised by Drinks International magazine. Thursday, 19 May 7.30pm Churchill Room Member $98 | Guest $118 RESERVATIONS: [email protected] | ENQUIRIES: 6622 0432 Please note that only form and email bookings / cancellations are accepted. A 1-week cancellation policy applies, unless stated otherwise. PAGE 21 THE TANGLIN CLUB Sunday is MEDday Plan your Sunday with us! CHURCHILL ROOM MEDITERRANEAN SUNDAY BRUNCH PASTA MAKING COOKING CLASS WITH CHEF ALVIN Join Chef Alvin and learn how to make fresh, authentic pasta from scratch! It will be a hands-on session, and you will have the opportunity to ask questions and taste all of the dishes prepared. So come ready to learn and delight in these culinary creations. Do sign up early to avoid disappointment! Learn how to prepare: § Spinach Linguine § Squid Ink Pasta § Cheese Ravioli Thursday, 14 April 3.30pm Churchill Room Member $38 | Guest $42 RESERVATIONS: [email protected] ENQUIRIES: 6622 0432 Please note that only form and email bookings / cancellations are accepted. A 1-week cancellation policy applies. Every Sunday in April 11.30am to 2.30pm (Last order: 2.00pm) Member $48 | Guest $58 Member Child $24 | Guest Child $29 RESERVATIONS: [email protected] | ENQUIRIES: 6622 0432 Please note that only form and email bookings / cancellations are accepted. A 1-week cancellation policy applies. SET DINNER Month of April 7.00pm to 10.30pm $68 RESERVATION & ENQUIRIES: 6622 0555 OR [email protected] WHEELHOUSE MEDITERRANEAN EXPRESS BUFFET LUNCH & DINNER Every Sunday in April Lunch $14.80 | Dinner $18.80 Walk-in only; no reservations required THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 22 THE GREAT AUSSIE BBQ Join us for an ode to ANZAC Day at the Wheelhouse for an Aussie BBQ. We’ll be putting “shrimp on the barbie", along with lamb, ribs, burgers, sweet corn and the works! In addition, live band Boomarang will be singing covers of "Men at Work", "Little River Band", and other Australian folk songs. So bring your kids and enjoy a great night with great food – YUMMO! Sunday, 24 April 6.00pm to 9.00pm Poolside Member $38.80 | Guest $48.80 Child Member $19.40 | Child Guest $24.40 Walk-in only; no a la carte menu ENQUIRIES: 6622 0432 | [email protected] Please note that only form and email bookings / cancellations are accepted. A 1-week cancellation policy applies, unless stated otherwise. Goodie Bags Sponsor: BBQ STATION Grilled Lamb Chop Barbecued Spare Ribs Grilled Beef Patties with Red Onion Aioli Grilled Assorted Sausages Garlic Tiger Prawn with Garlic Parsley Butter Grilled Barramundi with Herbs and Lemon Butter Cajun Marinated Chicken Chop Grilled Vegetables and Mushroom Buttered Sweet Corn Jacket Potato with Condiments Cajun Mayo, Baconnaise, Barbecue Sauce, Mustard, Chilli Sauce and Ketchup IPA & Bright Ale Buy a bucket of 5 for $25 Month of April All Bars Photo is for illustration purposes only. PAGE 23 THE TANGLIN CLUB MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRES (MSF) FILM SCREENING: LIVING IN EMERGENCY A critically-acclaimed documentary film directed by Mark N. Hopkins, it was among the 15 documentaries shortlisted for the Best Documentary Oscar by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the 82nd Academy Awards. Set in war-torn Congo and post-conflict Liberia, Living in Emergency interweaves the stories of four doctors as they struggle to provide emergency medical care in extreme conditions. It is the first uncensored film about Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF or Doctors Without Borders) and seeks to viscerally portray the real life of doctors in the field as they confront the many difficulties and dilemmas of working in extreme conditions with limited resources. The film will be followed by a 20-minute Q&A session with Mr Alvin Teo, a pharmacist whose field assignments include Pakistan, South Sudan, Syria, and Ukraine. Friday, 29 April 7.30pm Theatrette Foyer Complimentary for Members and guests Duration of film: 93 minutes About the Speaker Alvin Teo graduated with a Bachelors of Pharmacy in 2010 and is a registered pharmacist in Malaysia. He joined MSF in 2013 as project pharmacist in a refugee camp in South Sudan and has since been a part of MSF’s humanitarian projects in Syria, Pakistan and Ukraine. He is currently pursuing his Masters of Public Health at the National University of Singapore. Programme: 7.30pm 7.55pm 8.00pm Light refreshments at Theatrette Foyer Members to be seated Screening and Sharing Session RESERVATIONS: [email protected] | ENQUIRIES: 6622 0432 Please note that only form and email bookings / cancellations are accepted. A 1-week cancellation policy applies, unless stated otherwise. THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 24 SECRETARIES WEEK SET LUNCH Treat your administrative support staff to a delicious set lunch here at the Churchill Room. Diners will receive wellness vouchers to pamper themselves, proudly sponsored by Atos Wellness. 24 to 30 April 12 noon to 2.30pm (Last order: 2.00pm) Churchill Room $39.95 RESERVATION & ENQUIRIES: 6622 0555 OR [email protected] Salmon Gravlax with Trout Caviar, Pickled Cucumber and Argula Sponge and Lemon Crème Cheese Champignon Cuppucino with Cepe Dust Roasted Beef Striploin with Macadamia Nut Crust Butternut Squash Purée and Medley of Vegetables in Taragon Veal Jus Pan-seared Malabar Snapper Zucchini Spaghetti and Three Pepper Sauce The Veneto Trilogy PAGE 25 THE TANGLIN CLUB APRIL BEVERAGE SPECIALS ASAHI BEER (33CL) OLD SPECKLED HEN CRAFTED FINE ALE April, All Bars $8.25 per bottle April, Wet Bar $8.15 per glass (33cl) $12.25 per pint (50cl) $29.95 per jug (1.3l) GLENFIDDICH 15 YEARS WHISKEY April, All Bars Every Wednesday 1:1 $11.45 per glass "WINE DOWN" HAPPY HOUR @ TEA ROOM ENJOY 1-1 LA MINGA WINE BY THE GLASS! La Minga Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2015 | La Minga Sauvignon Blanc 2015 $10.35 per glass Daily, April, Tea Room 6.00pm to 8.00pm While you’re savouring your wine, elevate your experience further by snacking on something delicious. CHEESE BOARD Select four types of cheese: boursin garlic / brie / camembert / cheddar / kikorangi / gruyere / stilton / st maure vegetable sticks, dried apricot, fig paste, crackers $10.95 CHARCUTERIE Serrano ham, lomo, chorizo iberico, manchego cheese, tomato bread $18.95 WINE OF THE MONTH MASI CAMPOFIORIN 2012 Grapes: 70% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, and 5% Molinara grapes. Colour: Deep bright red colour with purple edges. Nose: Ripe, fresh fruit and raisined fruit equally prominent on the nose combined with sweet spices, especially vanilla and cinnamon. Palate: Ample and complex on the palate, but well-rounded and very easy to drink at the same time. The aftertaste has ripe fruit, cherry and bilberry flavours on the finish with hints of vanilla. Good length on the finish. Food Pairings: Perfect with many different kinds of food such as pasta with rich sauces (based on meat or mushrooms), grilled or roasted red meats, game and mature cheeses. $15.70 per glass | $76.00 per bottle BUBBLY OF THE MONTH VEUVE CLIQUOT YELLOW LABEL NV (750ML) Thursdays, April, All Bars $78 per bottle (U.P. $106) MASI LEVARIE SOAVE CLASSICO 2012 Grapes: Garganega 85%, Trebbiano di Soave 15%. Colour: Pale straw yellow with green reflections. Nose: Typical pear and lemon peel aromas on the nose. Refreshing and easy to drink with rich fruitiness on the midpalate, where the pear flavours come through and are mixed with pineapple and apricot, too. Palate: Delicate finish leaving the palate delightfully clean. Food Pairings: Excellent as an aperitif or with antipasti, and also perfect with fish and with light modern cuisine. $12.10 per glass | $58.00 per bottle THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 26 C E L E B R A T E MOTHER'S DAY WITH US Pop-up Card for Mum Buffet Brunch Saturday & Sunday, 7 & 8 May Drop by anytime between 10.00am and 5.00pm Playroom Complimentary Make a special pop-up card to express your love for Mum! Hand Bouquet for Mum Sunday, 8 May Drop by anytime between 10.00am and 5.00pm Wheelhouse Function Room $10 per bouquet Hi Kids, thinking of making something special for Mummy this coming Mother’s Day? Pop by the Playroom to create a beautiful hand bouquet with our Kids Relations Officers! REGISTRATION & ENQUIRIES: 6622 0461 | [email protected] Express your love for your mum through a little gettogether buffet brunch at the Club. Save these lovely memories through complimentary instant print photos taken by our roving photographer, and be entertained by a 3-piece strolling band. For those dining in the Churchill Room, enjoy a choir performance from 12.45pm to 1.15pm. Sunday, 8 May 11.30am to 2.30pm (Last order: 2.00pm) Churchill Room, Tavern & Fireplace Brunch only Member $59.95 | Guest $69.95 Member Child $29.95 Guest Child $34.95 Brunch with Prosecco Member $79.95 | Guest $89.95 Brunch with Champagne Member $99.95 | Guest $109.95 RESERVATIONS: [email protected] | ENQUIRIES: 6622 0432 Please note that only form and email bookings / cancellations are accepted. A 1-week cancellation policy applies. PAGE 27 THE TANGLIN CLUB Buffet Lunch Photo Contest What better way to show your appreciation for the most important lady in your life than with a splendid buffet lunch along with the kids? Our scrumptious selection of dishes is bound to whet your appetite and leave you satisfied. Since the Wheelhouse doesn’t take reservations, simply drop by at your convenience and enjoy the flavourful buffet spread. Submit a photo of your mum enjoying any facility at The Tanglin Club and stand to win a complimentary photo shoot by Tomato Photo! Sunday, 8 May 12 noon to 3.00pm (Last order: 2.30pm) Wheelhouse Member $29.95 | Guest $39.95 Member Child $14.95 | Guest Child $19.95 Walk-in only; no a la carte menu Please submit your hard copy photo to the Front Desk or simply email the soft copy to [email protected]. 1st Prize: $500 voucher 2nd Prize: $200 voucher 3rd Prize: $100 voucher Terms and conditions apply: Members are eligible for the contest ● Submission period: 1 April to 1 May 2016 ● The 3 winners will be notified via phone or email ● Only ENQUIRIES: 6622 0432 | [email protected] Tea Time It’s tea time! This is a great way to celebrate Mother’s Day with your family and have fun together. Bring your kids along and enjoy some quality time decorating pretty cupcakes and catching up with one another over delectable delights, savoury treats and refreshing beverages. As you know, the Tea Room is a very popular outlet and has limited seats, so do reserve early to avoid disappointment. www.tomato.sg Sunday, 8 May 3.30pm to 5.00pm Tea Room Member $25 | Guest $35 Member Child $12.50 | Guest Child $17.50 RESERVATIONS: [email protected] | ENQUIRIES: 6622 0432 Please note that only form and email bookings / cancellations are accepted. A 1-week cancellation policy applies. THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 28 PAGE 29 THE TANGLIN CLUB MEXICAN FIESTA P A R T Y Take your family and amigos to the Club for an exciting party. Featuring Mexican live music, groove to the sounds of Mexico while savouring a scrumptious buffet dinner. It’ll be a fiesta! Saturday, 28 May 6.00pm to 9.00pm Wheelhouse Member $38.80 | Guest $48.80 Member Child $19.40 | Guest Child $24.40 Walk-in only; no a la carte menu ENQUIRIES: 6622 0432 | [email protected] CHURCHILL ROOM MEXICAN SUNDAY LUNCH Every Sunday in May 11.30am to 2.30pm (Last order: 2.00pm) Member $39.95 | Guest $49.95 Child Member $19.95 | Child Guest $24.95 RRESERVATION & ENQUIRIES: 6622 0555 OR [email protected] MEXICAN DRINKS Stay tuned for more information in the May magazine! Photo is for illustration purposes only. THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 30 Youth FOR THE PARENTS PLUGGED-IN PARENTING TALK Saturday, 30 April 2.30pm to 3.30pm Wheelhouse Function Room Member $5 | Guest $8 Inclusive of light refreshments Speaker: Cheryl Ng, Focus on the Family Singapore In today’s multi-media world where many of our children are media and digital natives, the media is many things to many people. It can be an ally, a teaching aid; however, it can also be a source of conflict or a convenient “babysitter”. This talk will help parents decide where to draw the line, and help their children draw lines of their own. Get plugged-in on the why and how to use the media to pull your family together, rather than let it push you apart. At the end of the talk, parents will: • Understand the impact of various forms of media and how it affects children’s perceptions, attitudes and behaviours • Know how to make rules without making enemies • Use practical skills to engage with their children and leverage on media and technology About the Speaker Cheryl Ng is an accredited parenting facilitator with Focus on the Family Singapore. She dedicated the early part of her career to pursuing her childhood dream of teaching, touching the lives of numerous teenagers in junior colleges for almost 10 years, before switching her attention to bringing up her own children. Today, she continues to indulge in her passion for young people as an adjunct lecturer at a polytechnic. Her belief in the strength of the family fuels her work in family life education. ENQUIRIES: 6622 0495 | REGISTRATION: [email protected] FOR CHILDREN AGED 5 TO 12 A DAY IN THE OUTBACK Saturday, 23 April 7.30am to 2.00pm Drop off and pick up at the Playroom Member Child $50 | Guest Child $60 Inclusive of snacks and lunch Let's spend a day in the outback! Join our Kids Relations Associates for an enjoyable morning; take part in an amazing race around the Singapore Zoo, followed by a question & answer session with Mr Zookeeper. Lunch will be provided before we head back to the Club. REGISTRATION & ENQUIRIES: 6622 0461 [email protected] PAGE 31 THE TANGLIN CLUB BALLOON SCULPTURING WORKSHOP Saturday, 9 April 11.00am to 12.30pm Wheelhouse Function Room Member Child $20 | Guest Child $25 You will learn how to sculpt: Balloon Heart, Balloon Dog and Balloon Sword. The techniques are: Pinch twist, loop twist, lock twist and basic bubble sizing. Join us and have fun! REGISTRATION & ENQUIRIES: 6622 0461 [email protected] Library BOOK LAUNCH & MEET THE AUTHOR SESSION WITH DEE PAGE BE INSPIRED TO FLOURISH IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY BOOK LAUNCH & MEET THE AUTHOR SESSION WITH FROG MICHAELS THE COOKBOOK THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT! Thursday, 21 April 7.00pm to 8.30pm Wheelhouse Function Room Member $5 | Guest $8 Minimum of 20 persons to sign up for the event to proceed A dynamic, revolutionary book that will be added to our Library this April is ‘Lifestyle Beyond Cancer, Beyond Miracles’ by fellow Member Dee Page. The book tells of resources within ourselves that we are rarely taught are there and available to help us live quality lives no matter what our circumstances. Revealed through sharing the story of her journey through 3 episodes of cancer and surviving beyond the odds, Dee eloquently opens the reader to ideas that explore beyond the reader’s conditioned beliefs. In turn, he or she can flourish in the face of current adversity and help others to do so. Dr Ian Gawler believes the information in the book ‘could mean the difference between life and death’. A cancer fighter claims ‘it is the most helpful book on cancer’ that she has read. Both a notable lawyer and a CEO health worker reported that the book could be of benefit to people facing challenges on many different levels, and not just those with cancer. One TV personality agrees with several other readers that the way it is written makes the reader feel that the author Dee is speaking to them personally, that it is easy to read, yet packed with hope. The book is available for loan at the Club Library. SPECIAL SCREENING & TALK Friday, 14 May 7.30pm Theatrette Complimentary ‘The Drop Box’ tells the story of South Korean pastor Lee Jongrak and his heroic efforts to embrace and protect the most vulnerable members of society. It is a heart-wrenching exploration of the physical, emotional and financial toll associated with providing refuge to orphans who would otherwise be abandoned on the streets. But ‘The Drop Box’ is also a story of hope—a reminder that every human life is sacred and worthy of love. Thursday, 12 May 9.00 am to 12 noon Wheelhouse Function Room Member $5 | Guest $8 Inclusive of scones and coffee/tea Minimum of 20 persons to sign up for the event to proceed ‘A Helping Hand: Delicious Recipes in English & Tagalog’ is the only dual language English/Filipino cookbook in Singapore. Helpful for the entire household, this beautifully illustrated book contains over 80 mouth-watering, yet practical, Western and local recipes. The English sections are hugely readable, filled with anecdotes and personality; the Tagalog parts contain clear, step-by-step instructions and tips as well as a detailed explanation of ingredients. ‘A Helping Hand’ is full of failsafe recipes for every occasion, from breakfast to dinner parties and is perfect for people who like to entertain effortlessly. Violet Oon, Singapore’s Food Ambassador comments “The Tagalog translations are an inspired idea. Its glossy pages hold the promise of everyone’s favourites, from chicken pie to mee goreng.” Sylvia Tan, cookbook author and newspaper columnist is also a fan: "This is an engaging and delightful collection of family recipes which any family would use. And since it is also written in Tagalog, your household help would also appreciate it. I loved the personal asides found in each recipe and yes, the gorgeous pictures!” Get your copy of ‘A Helping Hand: Delicious Recipes in English & Tagalog’ at the Book Launch and meet the author, Frog Michaels. Signed copies of the cookbook, which has an RRP of $39.99, will be sold at the exclusive launch price of just $30. We look forward to seeing you there! Author Frog Michaels, aside from being a Club Member, is a freelance writer and columnist and contributes to a number of titles including Singapore Tatler, The Daily Telegraph and Singapore Airlines’ award-winning magazine, SilverKris. Frog has lived in Singapore for many years with her husband, whose family is from Singapore, and two children. Her blog, changmoh.com, which charts the musings of an English girl in Singapore who thinks she’s local, was voted one of the country’s top-10 lifestyle blogs. ENQUIRIES: 6622 0495 | REGISTRATION: [email protected] THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 32 Books Section NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE MONTH: DEPRAVED HEART BY PATRICIA CORNWELL The death of Chanel Gilbert has virtually everyone convinced it’s an accident. But Dr Kay Scarpetta knows better. Her razor-sharp instinct tells her that the death of this Hollywood mogul’s daughter is anything but an accident. Scarpetta is sidetracked when she is sent a surveillance film of her niece Lucy – from nearly twenty years ago. The clip reveals some disturbing secrets, but before she can show it to anyone, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) raids Lucy’s estate for proof of crime that could land her in prison for life. Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity | Allen, David The Glass Cage: Where Automation Is Taking Us | Carr, Nicholas Midnight's Furies: The Deadly Legacy of India's Partition | Hajari, Nisid Influencer: The New Science of Leading Change | Grenny, Joseph The Internet is Not the Answer | Keen, Andrew A Hakka Woman's Singapore Stories | Lee Wei Ling Back to Baking: 200 Timeless Recipes to Bake, Share, and Enjoy | Olson, Anna It's All Good: Delicious, Easy Recipes That Will Make You Look Good and Feel Great | Paltrow, Gwyneth Sleeping with Your Smartphone: How to Break the 24/7 Habit and Change the Way You Work | Perlow, Leslie A. A Very Private Celebrity: The Nine Lives of John Freeman | Purcell, Hugh Walmart: Key Insights And Practical Lessons From The World 's Largest Retailer | Roberts, Bryan How Math Explains The World | Stein , James D. The Black Mirror: Fragments of an Obituary for Life | Tallis, Raymond The Silo Effect: Why Putting Everything In Its Place Isn't Such A Bright Idea | Teet, Gillian The Patient Will See You Now: The Future of Medicine Is In Your Hands | Topol , Eric Elon Musk: How the Billionaire CEO of Spacex and Tesla is Shaping Our Future | Vance, Ashlee A Dangerous Master | Wallach ,Wendell The Open Organization | Whitehurst, Jim Meanwhile, cracks are appearing in the Gilbert case. Blood patterns, time of death – it’s almost as if someone is leaving evidence only Scarpetta would spot. She suspects it’s all connected: the videos, the FBI and Chanel’s death. But who is pulling the strings? If it’s who Scarpetta thinks it is, they won’t stop until everyone she loves is destroyed. FICTION JUNIOR LIBRARY: THE WORKS OF HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN 2 April is celebrated as International Children’s Book Day in honour of famous children’s fairy tale book author, Hans Christian Andersen. Relive those stories by borrowing these books available at the Junior Library. Charlotte’s Web Oliver Twist The Secret Garden Wizard of Oz Matilda Alice in Wonderland PAGE 33 THE TANGLIN CLUB The Incarnations | Barker, Susan Death of a Macho Man | Beaton, M.C. A Song of Shadows | Connolly, John Depraved Heart | Cornwell, Patricia The Solomon Curse | Cussler, Clive The Green Road | Enright, Anne The Scam | Evanovich, janet Edge of Darkness | Feehan, Christine Madame Bovary | Flaubert, Gustave X | Grafton, Sue Inheritance | Jaswal, Balil Kaur A Little Bit Country | Macomber, Debbie Love Letters | Macomber, Debbie Thrill Me | Mallery, Susan Devoted in Death | Robb, J.D. Sleeping on Jupiter | Roy, Anuradha Insatiable Appetites | Woods, Stuart DVDs Section DVDS OF THE MONTH: THE MARTIAN (2015) Directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon Starring Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain and Kristen Wiig During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney survives and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. AN ODE TO SHAKESPEARE William Shakespeare, an English poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist, passed on in 1616, on 23 April. Watch these adaptations of his greatest works; DVDs are available for borrowing at the Library. West Side Story (1961) Macbeth (1971) Othello (1995) Love Labour’s Lost (2000) ACTION COMEDY TV SERIES Southpaw - 2015 (NC16) The Intern - 2015 (PG13) Banished - 2015 (M18) The Martian - 2015 (PG13) Hunting Elephants - 2013 (PG13) Fortitude: Series 1 - 2015 (M18) The Transporter: Refueled - 2015 Elsa & Fred - 2014 PG13) Indian Summers - 2015 (M18) (NC16) Somewhere - 2010 (NC16) The Restoration Man: Series 1 2010 (PG13) Man from Shaolin - 2012 (PG) JUNIOR LIBRARY DRAMA Barely Lethal - 2015 (PG13) BLU RAY The Boy Next Door - 2015 (M18) Pan - 2015 (PG) The Martian - 2015 (PG13) The Intern - 2015 (PG13) No Escape - 2015 (NC16) Demonic - 2015 (PG13) MUSICAL Beyond the Reach - 2014 (PG13) Roger Waters The Wall - 2014 (PG) Clouds of Sils Maria - 2014 (M18) Leviathan - 2014 (M18) DOCUMENTARY The Forger - 2014 (NC16) Amy - 2015 (NC16) The Salvation - 2014 (PG13) Wolves - 2014 (M18) Summer in February 2013 - (M18) Hiroshima Mon Amour - 1959 The Desperate Hours - 1955 THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 34 Fitness SPRING INTO FITNESS GET FIT IN THE MONTH OF APRIL 30-DAY SPINNING CHALLENGE: TOUR DE SINGAPURA 1 to 30 April Gym Member: $25 Inclusive of special edition t-shirt Imagine the rush of wind on your face as you spin down East Coast Parkway. Feel the burn in your legs as you charge up Bukit Timah Hill. Take in the gorgeous scenery as you ride to Sentosa, then prepare to race all the way to the Tanglin Club finish line. Tour de Singapura is here, and we want YOU to compete! Tour de Singapura is a 30-day indoor cycling competition that requires you to ride a minimum of 70 kilometres per week (within scheduled Spin classes) for four weeks. The month-long Tour begins April 1 and will simulate four "stages" covering the North, South, East and West portions of Singapore. The race will culminate in a final 90-minute Spin challenge on Saturday, April 30. Participants will compete for custom cycling jerseys to be awarded to one male and one female each week (stage winners), as well as one male and one female after the final Spin challenge (overall winners). Both stage and overall winners will be calculated based on highest average wattage over the course of the Tour. COMBAT FITNESS WORKOUT Every Friday, starting 1 April 10.10am to 11.10am Studio 1, Gym Complimentary for all Ultimate Fitness Feast (UFF) Members Non-UFF Members: $21.40 Join Melvyn for a 60-minute intensive cardio workout where you will train your entire body! This fiercely energetic class is inspired by the martial arts and draws from a wide array of disciplines, such as Karate, Boxing, Taekwondo, Tai Chi and Muay Thai. With upbeat music and a powerful instructor, you’ll strike, punch, kick and kata your way through calories to superior cardio fitness. FOR ENQUIRIES OR TO SIGN UP, PLEASE CONTACT AZIZ AT 6622 0575 OR EMAIL [email protected]. HEALTH TALK: ADVANCED GLYCATION END-PRODUCTS (AGES) A Root Cause of Aging Wednesday, 13 April 7.00pm to 9.00pm Gym Complimentary for all Members How old are you on the inside? A new device reveals how quickly you’re ageing. Find out your body age at this talk. Advanced Glycation End-Products (AGEs) are harmful compounds in the body that have been shown to be a primary cause of aging and age-related health issues. So as you get older, have you ever wondered why you have less energy and more aches and pain? The answer in part is not age, but AGEs, which are compounds in the body that scientists & researchers have linked to ageing. Excess AGEs will cause healthy cells, tissues, organs and the system to slowly decay. The result is premature aging, which affects our appearance, as well as the overall function of the organs in our bodies. Free scanning valued at $25 per scan during this talk PAGE 35 THE TANGLIN CLUB TALK: TRIATHLON 101 Friday, 22 April 7.00pm to 8.30pm Gym Complimentary for all Members Join us for an open discussion and presentation on Triathlon basics for those interested in learning more about how to start, programming, time and training needed, natural talent versus dedicated training, goals and training volume, race distances and how to cross train indoors for outdoor events. There will also be time for a Q&A session at the end. MOUNT MERBABU (3145M) Image source: commons.wikimedia.org About the Speaker Natashia is a passionate certified Spinning® and ® SPINPower Master Instructor having worked with the Spinning Indoor Cycling Program since 1997. With over 20 years of fitness industry experience, she has trained instructors throughout Asia, Australia, USA, South America and the Caribbean. Natashia works in various areas of the fitness industry – a regular presenter at international fitness conferences, a qualified personal trainer, a fitness lecturer in vocational colleges in Melbourne, and a Level 1 Triathlon Coach. FOR ENQUIRIES OR TO SIGN UP, PLEASE CONTACT AZIZ AT 6622 0575 OR EMAIL [email protected]. 5KM MESASTILA: LUXE ADVENTURES – INDONESIA CENTRAL JAVA MOUNTAIN TREKKING, WELLNESS & ACTIVE LIVING Thursday to Sunday, 5 to 8 May Member $1,188 | Guest $1,238 Price excludes return air fare Join us for a rejuvenating escape to Central Java, Indonesia. Featuring trekking activities at Mount Andong and Mount Merbabu, and daily yoga sessions at the resort, this is the perfect trip for your wellness. The package includes: • 3 Nights’ Accommodation • 3x Breakfast • 3x Dinner • 1x Borobudur Sunrise Tour • 1x Mount Andong (1463m) Trekking • 1x Mount Merbabu (3145m) Trekking • Daily Afternoon Tea • Daily Scheduled In-house Activity • Return Airport Transfer from/to Yogyakarta Airport • Travel Insurance 20KM 5KM 6th ANNUAL INDOOR TRIATHLON 2016 Saturday, 14 May Gym Member: $25 Inclusive of special edition t-shirts & medal ROW STRONG, CYCLE FAST, RUN TO WIN. It’s all happening in the Gym. Register now! About MesaStila MesaStila, a high-end luxury resort, has been firmly established as an award-winning wellness retreat. The property was created as a labourof-love by its many proprietors over the years – from coffee-plantation to resort; now, as a retreat, it incorporates the same amazing collection of antiques and fantastic buildings: a colonial-era railway station, the former residence of a Javanese Prince, traditional Javanese wood-villas and the plantation owner’s house from the early 20th Century. FOR ENQUIRIES OR TO SIGN UP, PLEASE CONTACT AZIZ AT 6622 0575 OR EMAIL [email protected]. THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 36 Balut Section After a thundering session in January, one would expect a calmer February. No sirree, not with 19 players turning up – including 4 new Section Members and a new guest. We stated from the outset that Balut is a funny old game where newbies tend to tear up the form book, while punters who take the long odds go home happy! The assembled players groaned very loudly when told that there would be no tossing of the Yu Sheng (as Chinese New Year had ended), and nary a breath was drawn when told, "Let’s play". Dice in cups were rattled with venom and slammed down with enough gusto to stop a spoonful of won ton going down the throat at the Wheelhouse. True to form, the newbies had their day. Tan Su Sie attained the highest total score of 645 points, and Bansi decided that the newbies should not claim all by taking the highest game applause with her 137 points. The surprise package of the evening was guest Maya Boon Ma Wong who trumped everyone with a total score of 657 points. Our policy is that if a guest wins, they do get a prize, but the Section Member with the next highest score gets the bragging rights. We were in a great mood to give away prizes, and presented the envelopes to Nicky Hardy for her total score of 614 in January, and Bansi the prize of the highest game score of 141 points in that game. It’s still too early to start the leader board be in the running for the Balut Max trophy. However, that will change soon enough! Vikram Raman Balut Section Member PAGE 37 THE TANGLIN CLUB Billards Section Hello everybody! The Lunar New Year was ushered in with a great “Lo Hei” and the dinner spread for this session was wonderful with everyone eating their fill. We would like to thank our Club President, Mr Robert Weiner, for gracing the event. Everyone who attended had a generous share of salmon Yu Sheng and there was good cheer all round. We then went on to play our usual Monthly Section Fund Games and the Section Fund Night was well-contested for. The ‘Most Wins’ of the night was hotly contested by Mr Hugh Scheffner, Mr Chong Zi Cheng, Dr Ng Boon Keng and Mr Alex Yew. Dr Ng managed to just edge out everyone to take the prize, while Mr Yew managed to salvage the night to clinch the highest break. Congratulations to both Dr Ng and Mr Yew! The John Wilks Handicap Snooker Competition 2016 is currently ongoing and the first rounds have already seen some very intense competition amongst the players. We look forward to an exciting finish. The year has started moving along quickly and we are planning a mid-year trip to visit our neighbours. Please look out for the overseas trip notices. We look forward to seeing you all at our next Section Fund Night! Billiards Section Committee Upcoming Events BILLIARDS SECTION FUND NIGHT Thursday, 21 April SENIOR HANDICAP SNOOKER COMPETITION Monday, 25 April to Saturday, 14 May THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 38 Bridge Section Chinese New Year is for “lo hei”, lanterns and the lion dance. Chinese New Year, also called the Spring Festival, was celebrated by the Bridge players of the Tanglin Club on 19 February at the Raffles Room. There were 14 ½ tables and the Mitchel movement was used for easy facilitation. The contest was vigorous and the winners were: It is the grandest and most important event for the Chinese around the world, and this year, it is the Year of the Monkey. Originally during the Shang dynasty in 11BC, the festival used to be observed to fight against the monster “Nian” who liked to eat children and livestock. The monster was afraid of the colour red and loud sounds. Therefore, people decorated their houses in red and set off firecrackers to expel the monster. Today, it is an occasion for feasting, family reunions, and for friends to get together. North/South 1st: Anu Sehgal and Rohini Arya 2nd: Jyoti Singh and Deepa Gupta The sumptuous high tea consisted of many delectable items of food. “Lo hei”, or tossing the “Yu Sheng”, which symbolises abundance, prosperity and vigour, is also a time for making wishes. One Bridge player was heard wishing for a suitable boy for her daughter! The ladies were in high spirits and many adorned themselves in red outfits. Each player was given a bag of 2 mandarin oranges for luck. Everyone enjoyed themselves and looked forward to the coming year with eager anticipation and renewed hope in their hearts. PAGE 39 THE TANGLIN CLUB East/West 1st: Sherna Danani and Rupa Natarajan 2nd: Janis Owens and Mandy Noel Shyamala Kanagasundram Bridge Section Member Choir Section Choir_Jun12_v4.ai 10 9/25/2012 10:57:30 AM C M Y CM MY CY CMY K THE TANGLIN CLUB HOIR The Tanglin Club Choristers with Choir Master Albert Tay (Centre back row) UPCOMING CHOIR PERFORMANCE FOR MOTHER’S DAY, 8 MAY 2016 The month of May is a very special month world-wide, for this is the month that we show our appreciation towards our mothers, and mother figures – to recognise the ones who care for us, love us unconditionally, instil values, guide us, help us to keep things in perspective and mould us into good human beings. Interestingly, celebrations of Mothers and Motherhood can be traced as far back as the ancient Greeks and Romans, who held festivals in honour of the Mother Goddesses, Rhea and Cybele. These celebrations later spread out to the United Kingdom, Europe and at the start of the 20th century to America and other parts of the world. In recent times, it has become a wonderful tradition for family members to find creative ways to show Mothers how much they are loved, valued and appreciated. Flowers, gifts, restaurant treats, concert tickets, holidays abroad and well-kept surprises are the order of the day. In Singapore, Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May which will be on 8 May 2016. For the occasion this year, our Club is planning a special programme which will show appreciation in many ways, one of which is a performance by the Tanglin Club Choir. Performance details will be found in NewsBites closer to the date. We do hope you will bring your mother to this lovely event! Apart from Mother’s Day, the Choir will also be holding regular performances throughout the year for the entertainment of Members and guests. We shall be presenting a varied repertoire of songs, from well-known classics, old favourites and popular modern numbers, for your enjoyment. Please keep an eye out for our performance details and dates in the NewsBites and in the Club magazine. We look forward to seeing you in the audience – and we also look forward to any of you who would like to join us and sing in the choir. Sybil Schwencke Choir/ Public Relations THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 40 Dance Section CHINESE NEW YEAR BALL The Chinese New Year Ball on 13 February 2016 was off to a great start with the Monkey Dance. Dancing with the “monkeys” was a Face Changing Master from China who enthralled the large crowd with his multiple face changes. Dance Ensemble Singapore was spectacular with their 30 performers exhibiting 4 performances of Chinese dance and martial arts. It is no wonder that they are on television annually on Chinese New Year Eve. Guest Singer Daphne Yeo performed 3 Chinese songs. The “Lo Hei” dinner was catered by our very own Club Chinese restaurant Tang Yun. Both dancers and non-dancers had a marvellous time with the food, entertainment and fellowship. Resident Band, Locomotion, performed the music for dancing. Dr Charlotte Yung and Mr Spencer Chan were our emcees for the evening. Special thanks go to Madam Yan Choong Lian, Founder and Artistic Director of Dance Ensemble Singapore, for a wonderful performance befitting the Year of the Monkey. Freddie Lee Dance Section Convenor PAGE 41 THE TANGLIN CLUB Darts Section DARTS YU SHENG CELEBRATION No Lunar New Year get-together would be complete without the tossing of Yu Sheng (or “Lo Hei” in Cantonese) with our Darts friends. Symbolising abundance and prosperity, this Teochew raw fish salad enjoyed during Chinese New Year in Singapore and Malaysia is almost ritualistic, with requisite auspicious words yelled out as different ingredients are added. As with all food, the Yu Sheng experience isn’t just about tradition and good fortune, it has to taste good. Over the years, we Darters have enjoyed the taste and the wonderful company of dear friends. MC Cheong, as usual, made the gathering so exciting and entertaining, in conveying the blessings of good fortune for the year ahead, while enjoying time with the darters. His amazing determination to give away prizes is indeed an outstanding quality we all have seen in him over the years. Thank you MC, Nancy Chua, Cielito and the staff from the Sports & Recreation team for making it a special evening for us. Sepalika Kumarasinghe Darts Section Member THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 42 Golf Section ANNUAL ANG POW GOLF GAME 17 February 2016 The 2016 Tanglin Club Golf Section Annual Ang Pow Golf Game was held on Wednesday, 17 February, at the Singapore Island Country Club (SICC) Sime Course. This year, the event was well attended by 56 participants. All the golfers were given a pair of mandarin oranges and an ang pow each for good luck. The golf game was followed by traditional “Lo Hei” dinner, Prize Presentation and Lucky Draw. Our Section Members had a very enjoyable time, tossing the Yu Sheng and cheering each other with beer and wine. Congratulations to all the winners: Top Five Men 1. Chow Yoon Seng (41 Points) 2. Andrew Lockie (38 Points OCB) 3. Justin Heah (38 Points) 4. Anthony Teo (37 Points OCB) 5. Mr Frank Yung (37 Points) Top Three Ladies 1. Lynda Kunzru (42 Points) 2. Jeannie Lau (38 Points) 3. Rayner Heah (37 Points) Nearest to the Pins Hole 1: Etsuko Grundy Hole 11: Edmund Wan Hole 13: Michael Wong S. C Lucky Draw Winners 1. Teo Meng Toon 2. Richard Choo 3. Janet Potshke 4. Albert Goh 5. Edmund Wan 6. John Scott 7. Michael Wong S.C. PAGE 43 THE TANGLIN CLUB Lawn Bowls Section The Lawn Bowls Section has been very active in promoting Lawn Bowling as a very worthwhile sports and social activity for our Tanglin Club Members. The Section has a large number of bowls of various sizes to suit both our male and female Members, as well as for the youth. These bowls are available for loan to the bowlers, free of charge. They are stored at the 4th floor storeroom, next to the Bowling Green. Interested Members may obtain the store and locker keys at the Sports Reception Desk. To make things even easier, some bowls have been stacked on the shelves for easier access by new bowlers who may bowl at any time of the day. The Lawn Bowls Section has regular friendly bowling sessions on Wednesdays, commencing at 6.00pm, and on Sundays at 4.00pm. Interested Tanglin Club Members are welcome to join us in these social or friendly games. On other days, Members may also indicate their interest to bowl, and our regular bowlers would be happy to assist you to get started in the game. Lawn Bowling is a social activity that Members of all ages can participate and enjoy. For example, we had and will have the following events for 2016: The Bowls Singapore Carnival was held on 17 January at the Kallang Bowl at which 6 Members participated. ● The Lawn Bowls Section also held a Members and staff game on 18 January. ● Our Tanglin Club Inter-Club Pairs League was held from 17 February. ● The National Singles was held at the Kallang Bowls on 21 February. ● The Lion City Cup will be held from 21 to 24 July at both the Tanglin Club Bowling Green and Kallang Bowls. ● On 15 and 17 April, the Lawn Bowls Section will host a visiting team, Reynella Bowling Club of South Australia. ● From 30 April to 1 May, our bowlers will compete in the Royal Bangkok Sports Club Interport Games in Bangkok. We expect to field 16 Members. ● One of the highlights of the year for our bowlers will surely be the planned trip to Darwin, Australia, sometime in August or September. Last year, our bowlers had a wonderful time bowling and holidaying in Cairns, Queensland, as reported in the November 2015 issue. ● Graham, Lawn Bowls Captain, inducting a young Club Member and parent into bowling Contrary to common misconception, it is definitely not a slow and passive game, nor is it merely for old retirees. For most clubs overseas, and even for some Singapore clubs, many young people actively participate in both friendly games and in tournaments. In fact, so many games and tournaments take place every year within Singapore and in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Our Club is always a favourite venue for many visiting teams from other countries such as Australia, Thailand and Malaysia. There will be many other activities for 2016, so we urge all Members to look out for our announcements of such activities that they can participate in. The Lawn Bowls Members are more than happy to talk to you and introduce you to the game. Make a start – join as a Section Member, or just give yourself a try on the days mentioned above. Look out for the Sports Family Day, scheduled for Sunday, 3 April, from 10.00 am to 4.00pm. Have some fun lawn bowling with your children here at the Club. Ling Ten Ing Lawn Bowls Section Committee Member THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 44 Tennis Section Club Tennis Players gathered for the traditional “Lo Hei” on Saturday, 13 February The Tennis Team displaying their plaque for coming in first in Section Play in the recent Balut Intersection Evening. Magdalene Tan, a newbie to Balut, won the individual overall top score, a spot prize and a top game score. Well done, Tennis Players! TANGLIN CLUB JUNIOR TOURNAMENT SERIES #1 The first junior tournament was held this year and we had good turnout. There were many close matches across the boys and girls events and many of the kids had multiple back to back matches so it was a physical test. Many thanks to the 40XV coaching team (Ken, Malcum, David, Eric, Mary, and Jarrod) for their help. This compact weekend tournament is a fantastic way for the kids to efficiently log in their match play experience and bond with other Club Members. It is usually held a week before the national tournament, Spex, hence a good opportunity to get some preSpex match play in. We look forward to seeing everyone on court in May for the 2nd leg of the series. Results: Girls 10’s Winner: Nina Baikie Runner Up: Sophie Yeoh Girls 12’s Winner: Juliette Demierre Runner Up: Deborah Lim Girls Open Winner: Toh Ky Lynne Runner Up: Isabella Lake Boys 10’s Champs Winner: Jaime McDonnell Runner Up: Ryan Chan Boys 10’s Winner: Chua Min Jie Runner Up: Joel Cheng Boys 12’s Winner: Lucas Looi Runner Up: Evan Lee Boys Open Winner: Joshua Cheng Runner Up: Ben Rzesacz PAGE 45 THE TANGLIN CLUB Ten-Pin Bowling Section ANNUAL TEN PIN BOWLING CHAMPIONSHIP 29 January 2016 To provide a competitive edge to our Bowling Section Members, the inaugural Annual Ten-Pin Bowling Championship was held at Raffles Town Club on Friday, 29 January. A good number of people turned up, enough to play two lanes each by the men and ladies. It was wonderful that we had several young people who were plucky enough to join the oldies at play: young Annabelle, Tian Ahn and Aaron. There is something truly joyful about the energy of the youth so it was a delightful to watch them as they bowled with style. In the Ladies’ group, Pamela Daswani dazzled everyone with her consistent play which earned her 1st Place, winning herself a Ten-Pin Bowlingshaped trophy. The dark horse was Phine who progressed from “Longkang Queen” to take the 1st Runner Up place and secure a silver medal! She was as surprised as everyone else. She attributed it to a change in a lower weight ball. The 2nd Runner Up was Nancy Chua who played an elegant game. Without a doubt, the men bowled with great aplomb. The sounds of their strikes resonated throughout the hall. The star of the day was young Tian Ahn who easily bowled himself to 1st Place in the Men’s section and rose to be the Overall Champion. He was also awarded the Challenge Trophy, generously donated by Club Vice-President Eugene Lim. The 1st Runner Up was our youthful MC Cheong, followed by Peter Lim who came in as the 2nd Runner Up. The prizes and medals were handed out by Lana, Eugene’s gracious wife, at the annual dinner for the Ten Pin Bowling Section following the afternoon’s games. Peter was at hand to organise the day and evening activities. He also initiated the lucky draw with prizes which were donated by Section Members. The dinner was held at our new Chinese restaurant, Tang Yun, and it took place just the night before its grand opening. The sumptuous menu was selected by Nancy Chua. All the Members of the Committee had worked really hard and all the efforts were paid off with a lovely afternoon and evening. Ms Josephine Chia Bowling Section Member THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 46 IT'S MOVIE TIME Fancy catching a movie? Bring along your family and friends to The Tanglin Club Theatrette and catch these screenings which are complimentary. To make your experience even more enjoyable, popcorn and drinks are available for purchase at The Tea Room. ADULT SCREENINGS Showtimes: Friday, 8.00pm | Saturday, 6.00pm & 9.00pm | Sunday, 6.00pm & 9.00pm 1 April | 122mins Spy (2015) PG Cast: Melissa McCarthy, Jason Statham, Rose Byrne 2 & 3 April | 121mins Everest (2015) PG Cast: Jason Clarke, Josh Brolin, John Hawkes 22 April | 121mins Sicario (2015) PG Cast: Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro, Josh Brolin 8-10 April | 141mins The Bridge of Spies (2015) PG Cast: Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Amy Ryan 23 April | 93mins Love Labour’s Lost (2000) PG Cast: Kenneth Branagh, Nathan Lane, Adrian Lester *An ode to Shakespeare 15 April | 195mins Titanic (1997) PG Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane *The day the Titanic sank 24 April | 165mins Australia (2008) PG Cast: Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, David Wenham *In celebration of ANZAC Day 16 & 17 April | 111mins Life (2015) PG Cast: Robert Pattinson, Dane DeHaan, Ben Kingsley 29 & 30 April & 1 May | 121mins The Intern (2015) PG Cast: Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway, Rene Russo CHILDREN’S MATINEES Showtimes: Saturday & Sunday, 2.30pm 2 April | 102mins The Secret Garden (1993) G 3 April | 97mins Charlotte’s Web (2006) G 9 & 10 April | 89mins Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015) PG 16 & 17 April | 97mins Molly Moon and The Great Hypnotist (2015) PG 23 & 24 April | 111mins Pan (2015) PG 30 April & 1 May | 93mins The Good Dinosaur (2015) PG TERMS: • Film Ratings: G – General viewing | PG – Parent guidance required | NC16 – No children below 16 • Entrance to the Theatrette will be via the main foyer only. • For Members intending to bring in more than 10 guests, prior reservation is required to be made through [email protected]. • Moviegoers are to be seated at least 10 minutes before showtime. • Members will be fully responsible for their children and guests in ensuring that the screened film is suitable for viewing, in accordance with the rules governed by the Singapore vie Board of Film Censors. • Members will be fully responsible for the conduct and behavior of their children and guests, and be answerable to the Committee in the respect of the same. • No smoking is permitted within the Theatrette. • To comply with Fire Safety Regulations, no person may sit in any area other than in the seats provided, nor may any person stand to watch any part of the show. PAGE 47 THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 47 THE TANGLIN CLUB FOR ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CALL THE FRONT DESK AT 6622 0555. NO BOOKINGS ARE REQUIRED; ENTRY WILL BE ON A FIRST-COME FIRST-SERVED BASIS. A GOURMET JOURNEY THROUGH BOTTEGA’S CELLAR An extraordinary and exclusive opportunity awaits you to meet the charming and charismatic Sandro Bottega, Owner of Bottega, a family tradition of fine wines and digestifs through decades. Sandro will host Tanglin Members for an unforgettable journey through world class selections from his cellar of excellent Prosecco, wines, and liqueurs. Please save the date for Wednesday, 11 May and join us for an evening gourmands and wine lovers will not want to miss. Upon arrival, Cicchetti and Prosecco will be served, followed by a 5-course meal, carefully paired by Bottega and our Executive Chef, Eric Cheam, complemented by our very special “Bottega Digestifs Bar” with classics like Sambuca, Limoncino, Grappa and more. Mr Bottega’s collection is available in over 120 countries. To ensure quality, this event is capped at 70 diners. Combined with this fabulous price, this dinner will book up quickly, so do reserve early to avoid disappointment. Wednesday, 11 May 7.30pm Churchill Room Member $98 | Guest: $118 RESERVATIONS: [email protected] | ENQUIRIES: 6622 0432 Please note that only form and email bookings / cancellations are accepted. A 1-week cancellation policy applies. HAVE A TASTE OF HONG KONG For an authentic Cantonese dining experience, with both modern and traditional dishes for your selection, Tang Yun is the place to dine in. Make your reservation today. Walk-ins are welcome and subject to availability. RESERVATION & ENQUIRIES: 6622 0555 OR [email protected] Dress Code: Jeans are permitted