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CLUB NEWS<br />

F E B R U A R Y 2 0 0 9<br />

<strong>Family</strong> <strong>Day</strong><br />

<strong>February</strong> 16 th<br />

Valentine’s <strong>Dinner</strong><br />

<strong>February</strong> 14 th


CWC<br />

Memberable Moments<br />

Yablonski Team Wins<br />

Provincial Curling Title<br />

After an exciting provincial playdown in Camrose, the<br />

Kevin Yablonski rink will represent the <strong>Calgary</strong><br />

<strong>Winter</strong> <strong>Club</strong> and the province of Alberta at the<br />

M & M Meat Shops National Junior Championships<br />

in Salmon Arm, BC from <strong>February</strong> 1 - 8. Kevin’s team<br />

consists of Michael Ng, Brad Benini, Derek Clark, and<br />

Coach Randy Yablonski. Congratulations guys!<br />

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55 Plus Luncheons<br />

Music was a common theme in the past<br />

two 55 Plus luncheons. The CWC Choristers<br />

entertained at the December Christmas luncheon<br />

while special guest, Miriam Dreher — singer,<br />

storyteller and International Gold Medal<br />

Yodeller — put on a truly wonderful<br />

performance to welcome the New Year<br />

at our January luncheon.<br />

Congratulations and Thanks<br />

to the following Staff Service<br />

Recognition Recipients:<br />

November<br />

Nick Stushnoff – Fitness<br />

December<br />

Martin Kolev – Ice Crew<br />

Spring<br />

Registration Notice<br />

For the upcoming spring registration<br />

in March, there will be a split of<br />

two separate registration days:<br />

Registration for Aquatics, Bowling,<br />

Preschool, Skating, Tennis<br />

Active members: 6 am, Tuesday, March 10 th<br />

Select Waitlist members: 6 am, Tuesday, March 17 th<br />

Registration for 55+ Section,<br />

Badminton, Fitness & Lifestyle, Squash<br />

Active members: 6 am, Wednesday, March 11 th<br />

Select Waitlist members<br />

6 am, Wednesday, March 18 th


President’s Message<br />

Happy 2009! I hope everyone had a great Christmas holiday<br />

and is well on the way to accomplishing their new years<br />

resolutions. We have a lot on the go this year at the <strong>Club</strong> and<br />

as such, I have a great deal to share with everyone in this<br />

edition of the <strong>Club</strong> News.<br />

First, let me provide an update on the expansion proposal.<br />

Given the size of the proposed expansion, prior to taking the<br />

final detail to members, the Board wants to ensure that the<br />

City will not request any significant changes. To this end, we<br />

have had a predevelopment permit meeting with the City of<br />

<strong>Calgary</strong>. We are currently reviewing the City’s initial<br />

comments and work is underway for the development permit<br />

application. Our goal is to submit an application to the City<br />

in <strong>February</strong> 2009.<br />

Further on the expansion proposal, the Board has voted<br />

unanimously to postpone the member vote from this spring to<br />

late fall. We find ourselves in the fortunate position of<br />

possible flat to declining construction costs in 2009. We<br />

believe the <strong>Club</strong> will be much better positioned to take<br />

advantage of changes in the construction market in the fall<br />

to early winter 2009 time frame. This is quite a change from<br />

early 2008 when we had to consider escalation on<br />

construction of close to 18% per year. Prior to going to<br />

members in the fall we will update the proposed cost of<br />

the project and adapt the plans to accommodate requested<br />

changes from the City. We will begin to roll out<br />

communication on the proposal shortly after everyone returns<br />

from the summer for fall programs.<br />

In addition to working on the expansion proposal, the Board<br />

is starting two more initiatives that I would like to make you<br />

aware of. First, we are in the process of developing an<br />

ongoing measure of member satisfaction at the <strong>Club</strong>. This<br />

measure will be established in a way that it can be repeated<br />

Inside this issue... 2 “Memberable Moments” 8 Preschool<br />

3 President’s Message<br />

4 <strong>Club</strong> Notices<br />

5 General Manager Quarterly<br />

6 Aquatics<br />

Angela Boehm<br />

over time giving us an indication of how your satisfaction<br />

with the <strong>Club</strong>, and its services, is changing. We will be able to<br />

focus on specific areas and services. This may require a small<br />

amount of time on the part of members in the future. The<br />

return on that time is providing a glimpse of where we should<br />

focus our efforts to serve members better.<br />

The Board is also in the process of beginning benchmarking<br />

on costs. We intend to start at a macro level and focus<br />

internally initially. The process will grow to a more detailed<br />

view in the future, eventually having benchmarks that are<br />

comparable to external sources. The purpose here is to<br />

develop a set of indicators that tell us how well we are<br />

managing costs and where effort should be focused for<br />

improvement.<br />

One more interesting initiative I would like to inform you of<br />

is the start of a staff member service committee. This<br />

committee consists of 14 staff from all departments. The goal<br />

of the committee is to develop a uniform service philosophy<br />

and strategy, making service both the top priority and<br />

consistent everywhere throughout the <strong>Club</strong>. The committee’s<br />

philosophy is summarized as CWC – “Certainly We Can”. I<br />

look forward to updating you in the future as this committee<br />

begins implementing this plan to engrain this service<br />

philosophy throughout the <strong>Club</strong>.<br />

Finally, I look forward to seeing many of you at the volunteer<br />

appreciation evening on <strong>February</strong> 24 th . It’s always impressive<br />

to see how well attended this event is, an indication of how<br />

many people give of their time to contribute to our <strong>Club</strong>.<br />

Angela Boehm<br />

President, <strong>Calgary</strong> <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>Club</strong><br />

11 Squash<br />

12 Skating<br />

13 Food & Beverage<br />

14 Bowling<br />

15 Teen & Youth<br />

16 Fitness<br />

19 Curling<br />

22 Badminton<br />

25 Tennis<br />

26 55 Plus<br />

27 Membership<br />

28 Members’ Directory<br />

30 <strong>February</strong> Calendar<br />

32 Sports Shop<br />

2007/2008 Board Members: Angela Boehm, President | Dean Callaway, Board Chairman | Michael Lang, Vice-President<br />

Michael Boyle | Deborah Eastwood | Dan Halyk | Nolan Hindmarsh | Ronald Lockhart | Barbara McDonald | Michael O’Neil<br />

Paul Pasutto | Patricia Quinton-Campbell | Scott Ratushny | Mark Stevens | Brad Styner | Tim Watson<br />

<strong>Calgary</strong> <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>Club</strong> | 4611 - 14 th Street N.W. | <strong>Calgary</strong>, Alberta T2K 1J7 | Main Switchboard: 403-289-5511 | Fax: 403-289-2035<br />

Sports Line: 403-289-1955 | Administration Office: 403-338-2418 | Fitness Centre: 403-289-0040 | Food & Beverage: 403-289-0024<br />

Food & Beverage Fax: 403-282-9282 | Web Site: www.calgarywinterclub.com<br />

For member services/inquires: members@calgarywinterclub.com | For sports related inquiries: sportsoffice@calgarywinterclub.com<br />

calgarywinterclub.com | <strong>February</strong> 2009 3<br />

President


ON the COVer<br />

DIreCt NuMbers<br />

Come down and spend <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Day</strong><br />

at the <strong>Calgary</strong> <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>Club</strong>!<br />

The last 3 digits are locals:<br />

Administration<br />

Administration Office 403.338.2415<br />

Greg Lundmark, General Manager 403.338.2414<br />

Al Grose, Assistant General Manager 403.338.2433<br />

Gary Maher, Finance Manager 403.338.2411<br />

Glenda Marr, Marketing Manager 403.338.2416<br />

Chantelle Pinder, Human Resources 403.338.2428<br />

Jan Bloemraad, <strong>Club</strong> Services Manager 403.338.2443<br />

Reagan Hutchinson, Membership 403.338.2418<br />

Russ Switzer, Member Services 403.338.2401<br />

Food & Beverage<br />

Alf Saunders, F&B Manager 403.338.2417<br />

Kurt Baertsch, Assist. F&B Manager 403.338.2423<br />

Josef Wetteskind, F&B Coordinator 403.338.2427<br />

Meredith Nelson, 818 Cafe Manager 403.338.2404<br />

Brad Traquair, F&B Operations 403.338.2446<br />

David Hoffmann, Banquets Manager 403.338.2431<br />

Jeremy Hensel, Banquet Supervisor 403.338.2422<br />

Palmina Melicchio, F&B Admin. 403.338.2406<br />

Peter Sowa, Executive Chef 403.338.2432<br />

Miguel Medrano, Cafeteria Manager 403.338.2426<br />

Sport and Program Activities<br />

Anna Gorski, Aquatics 403.338.2408<br />

Dave McMaster, Badminton 403.338.2429<br />

Jim Channon, Bowling 403.338.2424<br />

Heather Mackie, Childcare 403.338.2405<br />

Dave Henderson, Curling 403.338.2442<br />

Marsha Lawson, 55 Plus 403.338.2435<br />

Tanya Labrecque, Fitness 403.338.2440<br />

Murray Carey, Skating 403.338.2421<br />

Ashley Read, Squash 403.338.2448<br />

May Hull, Sports Shop 403.338.2425<br />

Rick Johnston, Tennis 403.338.2447<br />

Housekeeping & Maintenance<br />

Bruce Marsales, Building Maintenance 403.338.2441<br />

Marty Hynes, Housekeeping Manager 403.338.2449<br />

hOlI<strong>Day</strong> hOurs OF OPeratION<br />

The <strong>Club</strong> will be open 6:45 am to 11 pm on Monday,<br />

<strong>February</strong> 16th . All activity lesson programs and most<br />

league play will be cancelled on <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Day</strong>,<br />

<strong>February</strong> 16th .<br />

<strong>Club</strong> News<br />

<strong>Club</strong> News is a publication of the <strong>Calgary</strong> <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>Club</strong>.<br />

The next issue of <strong>Club</strong> News will be March 2009. Copy<br />

and advertising deadline for this issue is Monday,<br />

<strong>February</strong> 2, 2009.<br />

Editor: Lily Richards, 403.289.5511<br />

For advertising information, please contact<br />

Glenda Marr, Marketing Manager, at 403.338.2416<br />

or glendam@calgarywinterclub.com.<br />

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<strong>Club</strong> Notices<br />

403.289.5511 | calgarywinterclub.com<br />

FaMIly <strong>Day</strong> aCtIVIty CaNCellatIONs<br />

All activity lesson programs will be cancelled on Monday, <strong>February</strong> 16 th . All<br />

activities and leagues will operate as usual on Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 12 th through to<br />

and including Sunday, <strong>February</strong> 15 th . Please check your league schedules closely.<br />

reGIstratION uPDate<br />

For the upcoming spring registration, there will be a split of two separate days:<br />

Registration for Aquatics, Bowling, Preschool, Skating, Tennis<br />

Active members: 6 am, Tuesday, March 10th Select Waitlist members: 6 am, Tuesday, March 17th Registration for 55+ Section, Badminton, Fitness & Lifestyle, Squash<br />

Active members: 6 am, Wednesday, March 11 th<br />

Select Waitlist members: 6 am, Wednesday, March 18 th<br />

We recognize that the last two registrations have not been ideal, specifically<br />

handling the number of registrations beginning right at 6 am. Therefore we will<br />

move to a two day split.<br />

Prior to the last registration, we consulted with our IT contractors as well as<br />

“Game Time”, to try and resolve all past issues. Before the beginning of the last<br />

registration, we implemented key hardware and software changes that we were<br />

assured would solve both the registration speed as well as “kicking” people out<br />

of the system. On registration day it was apparent that all those key changes were<br />

not enough.<br />

Since registration, “Game Time” has found a major error in the software code.<br />

They are creating a new version, which will look very similar to the user, but will<br />

be significantly upgraded “behind the scenes”. They are expecting a launch date<br />

of the new software in spring of this year; however we have asked they use<br />

another <strong>Club</strong> to test it first. Once the testing has been complete, we will change<br />

over from the old software to the new software. Please be assured however, that<br />

we will continue to have a split registration until the time that we can be 100%<br />

certain that the system can handle a one day registration. We will keep you posted.<br />

MeMber sPONsOreD NON-MeMber GrOuP bOOkINGs<br />

Member sponsored Company and Social adult groups are welcome to contact the<br />

Bowling Centre at local 424 or Curling Office at local 442 to arrange for the<br />

bowling events or curling fun spiels along with Food & Beverage Services.<br />

Member sponsored youth group including Brownies, Guides, Scouts and School<br />

Physical Education classes may pre-book the use of bowling or curling facilities.<br />

Sports facilities such as the swimming pools, skating rink, fitness or racquet<br />

sports courts are NOT available for group bookings. The <strong>Club</strong> is unable to<br />

accommodate other youth group bookings such as sport teams for special events<br />

or wind-ups, school activities, day groups, grad parties, etc., as <strong>Club</strong> members<br />

and member birthday party group access to <strong>Club</strong> facilities has priority at all times<br />

and would be negatively impacted by non-member group bookings. If you have<br />

any questions, please contact Alf Saunders at 403-338-2417 or Al Grose at<br />

403-338-2433.


General Manager Quarterly<br />

Greg Lundmark | 403.338.2414 (local 414) | gregl@calgarywinterclub.com<br />

The General Manager’s Quarterly is a new feature that will appear on a quarterly basis in the <strong>Club</strong> News.<br />

This column is intended to provide members with information to give a better understanding on common operational issues.<br />

FOOD aND beVeraGe PrICING<br />

Over the past few years, concerns have been often raised about the price of food and beverage (F&B) menu items. I would<br />

like to feature my first article, to provide a better understanding on how the budget and pricing structure works at the <strong>Club</strong>.<br />

The F&B department budgets for a small contribution of approximately $50,000 annually to the <strong>Club</strong>’s net income. This is<br />

not profit. The F&B budget does not account for general maintenance, cleaning, taxes, and utility expenses for F&B space.<br />

Those costs are estimated to be $200,000 annually and are covered by membership dues. If we apply $200,000 that is not<br />

covered in the F&B budget and we see $50,000 net contribution from F&B, the service is actually costing the <strong>Club</strong> $150,000.<br />

Of course this is acceptable - what would a private <strong>Club</strong> be without the F&B operation? This is a very common way of<br />

budgeting for F&B in a private <strong>Club</strong>.<br />

The budget philosophy of menu pricing for 818 Cafe, Snack Bar, and internal catering functions is similar to sport section<br />

wind up parties, which is user pay. In other words, on average, menu prices are intended to cover most of the costs of<br />

preparing, serving, clean up and dishwashing. As a private club, we need to be open longer hours even if we are not busy.<br />

These extensive hours of operation actually cause us to lose money in the 818 Cafe. Thankfully, these losses are offset by<br />

profit made from the outside primarily, non member banquet functions.<br />

Our margins have not changed over the years; however, our prices<br />

have gone up. We have been forced to increase our menu prices to<br />

offset substantial increases in food commodities and fuel prices, and<br />

the labour shortage has led to higher wages for kitchen, dishwashing<br />

and serving staff. If we did not increase prices we would not have<br />

recovered costs and membership dues would have gone up more to<br />

cover losses. Our budget philosophy implies that membership dues<br />

will not subsidize eating and drinking at the <strong>Club</strong>. The chart on the<br />

right shows a breakdown of the costs associated with sales.<br />

Management also considers a competitive comparison when finalizing the menu pricing. It is difficult to compare “apples to<br />

apples” with competitors so we also consider the value quotient. This quotient considers not only price but also quality and<br />

quantity of food or beverage. It would be easy to lower our prices if we were using lower quality product such as sirloin<br />

instead of strip loin in our steak sandwich or if we put less food on the plate. We could also reduce our menu price if we<br />

reduced kitchen and service staff hours or hired less qualified staff. Of course we would never do those things because the<br />

quality of the food and service would suffer. Our members expect and deserve high quality food and service. As you can see,<br />

the chart below shows a small sample of some common menu items. Some menu prices are higher and some are lower than<br />

the competitors but all are within a reasonable market range.<br />

Strip Loin<br />

Buffalo Wings Steak Sandwich Domestic Beer<br />

<strong>Winter</strong> <strong>Club</strong> 11.95 16.95 4.25<br />

Glencoe <strong>Club</strong> 10.95 16.95 4.45<br />

Cactus <strong>Club</strong> 10.50 22.00 6.00<br />

Earls 10.00 18.00 6.00<br />

The good news is that with the current economic issues, we are not likely to see comparable increases over the next few years.<br />

I hope that this answers some of your questions about food and beverage pricing. If you have more, I would be happy to<br />

discuss them with you. Please give me a call at 403-338-2414 or email me at gregl@calgarywinterclub.com.<br />

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aquatics<br />

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aquatics<br />

Anna Gorski | 403.338.2408 (local 408) | annag@calgarywinterclub.com<br />

<strong>February</strong> hOurs<br />

Programs will run as scheduled on Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 14 th<br />

and Sunday, <strong>February</strong> 15 th , but there will be NO swim<br />

lessons on <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Day</strong>, Monday, <strong>February</strong> 16 th . Pool hours<br />

on <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Day</strong> are 7 am - 9 pm.<br />

CPr leVel “C” aND aeD FIrst aID COurse<br />

Sunday, <strong>February</strong> 8 th from 9 am - 3 pm. Cost: $75<br />

Sign up through “Game Time”.<br />

INFaNt swIMMING resOurCe (Isr)<br />

We are very excited to be able to offer this new<br />

program for you!<br />

New!<br />

Have you seen the internet video of the baby that<br />

falls into a swimming pool, only to rotate onto his back<br />

and float for 5 minutes?<br />

If you haven’t please go to the following website:<br />

www.childdrowningprevention.com. If you have seen this<br />

video, you will be excited to know that Infant Swimming<br />

Resource lessons (ISR) are now available for your children at<br />

the <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>Club</strong>. Infant Swimming Resource is the safest<br />

provider of self-rescue swim lessons to children between 6<br />

months and 6 years of age. Babies 6 to 12 months learn to<br />

orient themselves in the water and maintain a float until help<br />

arrives. Children 1 to 6 years old learn a swim-float-swim<br />

sequence which they are taught to perform until they can<br />

reach a safe place to hold on, get out of the water on their<br />

own, or maintain a float until help arrives. For information,<br />

please contact the Aquatics department at 403-338-2408.<br />

A new session of ISR starts on Monday, <strong>February</strong> 17 th .<br />

Please look on “Game Time” for more registration details for<br />

this one-of-a-kind program.<br />

aDult syNChrO<br />

After taking a break for a couple of<br />

years, we would like to bring back<br />

Adult Synchro to you, the members.<br />

Please contact Anna in the Aquatics<br />

department, at 403-338-2408, if you<br />

are interested in joining a fun,<br />

recreational program.<br />

PrIVate/seMI PrIVate lessONs<br />

$22 per ½ hour private lessons<br />

$16 per person per ½ hour semi-private lessons<br />

To arrange for a lesson, please call the Aquatics department<br />

at 403-338-2408.<br />

sea lIONs News<br />

<strong>Winter</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Meet<br />

On November 22 nd and 23 rd , the Sea<br />

Lions <strong>Club</strong> held a very successful<br />

swim meet for approximately 500<br />

swimmers, ages 7 to 18 from across<br />

Alberta and British Columbia.<br />

Christmas Cracker Swim Meet<br />

From December 12 th to 14 th , 29 senior swimmers, ages 12 to<br />

18, braved the snowy West Coast weather and went to<br />

Victoria to swim in the Christmas Cracker Swim Meet<br />

organized by the Commonwealth Pool. Many best times were<br />

swam throughout the weekend.<br />

Swim Camp<br />

16 swimmers took part in a swim camp from December 26 th<br />

to January 3 rd at the <strong>Club</strong>.<br />

If you need help to improve your swimming technique or<br />

learn more about how to use swimming as your workout<br />

sign up for one of our programs for adults: stroke improvement<br />

classes, Adult Synchro, Swim Fit or Masters as well<br />

as private lessons.<br />

aQua-FIt<br />

Aquafit Classes are cancelled for <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Day</strong>, Monday,<br />

<strong>February</strong> 16 th .<br />

Drop-In Water Running Classes<br />

Wednesdays, 6:05 - 7:00 am & 9:05-10 am<br />

Thursdays, 12:05 - 12:50 pm<br />

Registered Classes require a minimum of 6 participants<br />

for the class to run:<br />

Land Meets Water: Reps & Run: by session<br />

Gentle Exercise: Tuesdays/Thursdays, 1:30 - 2:15 pm<br />

Serious Strength: Tuesdays, 8:05 - 9 pm<br />

Water Running: Wednesdays, 7:05 - 8 pm<br />

The Aquatic Department<br />

would like to invite you to our<br />

Annual General Meeting on<br />

Tuesday, May 12 th at 5:30 pm<br />

Refreshments will be served.


Serious Strength<br />

This registered class has been designed for the fit and<br />

serious exerciser who is looking to shake-up their existing<br />

strength training program. Overall muscular strength and<br />

endurance, core strength and endurance, as well as balance<br />

and coordination will be challenged in a powerful and<br />

innovative way by using omni-directional resistance<br />

equipment. Water Shoes are highly recommended.<br />

Registration required for Tuesdays, 8:05 - 9 pm, Drop in for<br />

Monday 1 - 1:45 pm and Friday 10:05 - 11 am.<br />

Sport-Specific Training<br />

Sport-specific training requires fitness-related skills that are<br />

universal, no matter what the sport. These skills are:<br />

• Speed - the ability to rapidly propel the body from one<br />

point to another.<br />

• Power - the function of speed and force (strength) and<br />

is the ability to produce maximum force in the shortest<br />

time.<br />

• Agility - the ability to change direction quickly and<br />

efficiently.<br />

• Quickness (reaction time) - the time required to initiate<br />

a response to a given stimulus.<br />

• Balance - the ability to maintain the body in proper<br />

equilibrium.<br />

• Coordination - the integration of the nervous system<br />

and the muscular system to produce correct, graceful<br />

and harmonious body movements.<br />

Understanding these definitions is essential for them to be<br />

applied to the pool environment.<br />

Speed is rapid movement; which can be traveling from one<br />

location in the pool to another or moving a body part quickly.<br />

Control of movement and the body is essential for quick<br />

movements to be done safely.<br />

Power is when much force is necessary to generate speed<br />

against the flow of the water.<br />

Agility is applied when movements change directions or too,<br />

by traveling quickly across the pool and back.<br />

Quickness requires mental focus and ability to respond to a<br />

change in exercise or moving to another activity.<br />

Balance is constantly challenged in the water’s dynamic<br />

environment, by simply walking upright, focusing on gait<br />

and posture.<br />

Coordination influences how smoothly and effectively we<br />

execute and overcome an unstable pool environment.<br />

Whether training for a specific sport or performance, many<br />

of these skills are needed for overall fitness and can enhance<br />

and improve daily living activities and abilities.<br />

AKWA October/November 2007<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Notices<br />

403.289.5511 | calgarywinterclub.com<br />

<strong>Club</strong> seCurIty reMINDers<br />

<strong>Club</strong> security Card access Doors<br />

Members are reminded that they should not allow other<br />

individuals to enter the <strong>Club</strong> premises with them through any<br />

of the unattended card access doors (i.e. curling entrance, back<br />

parking lot locker room entrance, the back parking lot green<br />

door entrance). We understand that no one wants to appear<br />

rude, and that holding a door open for the next person is really<br />

seen as just being considerate, however in order to ensure the<br />

best possible security for all members of the <strong>Club</strong>, please do<br />

not hold a card access door open for other individuals. There<br />

is no way of being sure that all individuals are <strong>Club</strong> members<br />

unless they do swipe their access card or key fob to open the<br />

door. This will help to ensure that only <strong>Club</strong> members are<br />

entering the <strong>Club</strong> via the card access doors and will assist with<br />

overall <strong>Club</strong> security by reducing opportunities for<br />

non-members and potential thieves from entering our building.<br />

<strong>Club</strong> security access Cards and key Fobs use<br />

There are a great number of members who still do not bring<br />

their <strong>Club</strong> access cards with them to gain access to the <strong>Club</strong><br />

at the Front Desk security point of entry. Access card and key<br />

fob use is the accepted and best way to enter the <strong>Club</strong> at the<br />

front desk. Members who do not carry their access cards cause<br />

delays for other members, inconvenience for themselves and<br />

congestion at the Front Desk. When members do not carry<br />

their access cards, it makes the security system less effective<br />

and service levels of the staff is affected due to having to assist<br />

more members thus causing delays for other members who<br />

need to deal with staff directly for other services.<br />

Effective immediately, the <strong>Club</strong> will be initiating a more firm<br />

policy for <strong>Club</strong> security access. When a member does not have<br />

their access card or key fob with them they will be asked to<br />

sign in at the front desk. Once you sign the <strong>Club</strong> Register, staff<br />

will then be able to access your membership profile<br />

information to confirm your membership status in order to<br />

open the security door for you to enter.<br />

Guest registration<br />

Members are reminded that all guests must be registered on a<br />

guest pass and accompanied by the member registering them<br />

prior to guests gaining access to the <strong>Club</strong>. Members must sign<br />

in all guests at the front desk and guests may be asked to show<br />

picture ID when being registered. Members are reminded that<br />

bringing guests to the <strong>Club</strong> is a privilege and that staff<br />

members are following the sign in procedures with everyone’s<br />

best interests in mind. The <strong>Club</strong>’s guest regulations and<br />

procedures for registering guests have been written to ensure<br />

that security at the <strong>Club</strong> is a priority for the safety, protection<br />

and peace of mind for all <strong>Club</strong> members.<br />

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<strong>Club</strong> Notices


Preschool<br />

C e l e b r A T i o n S<br />

MondAyS 9:30 - 11:30 AM<br />

Children ages 3, 4 and 5, come join Carolyn in<br />

celebrating something special each month. Each<br />

class includes crafts, games, songs and a story.<br />

Celebrations no longer include a snack.<br />

Cost $16. Register today in “Game Time”.<br />

Active members may register the<br />

first of the month before the class.<br />

<strong>February</strong> 9 th - Love a Lots<br />

March 16 th - Green is Keen<br />

April 6 th - Easter Fun<br />

May 4 th - Mother May I<br />

June 15 th - My Dad is Awesome<br />

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Childcare and Preschool<br />

Heather Mackie | 403.338.2405 (local 405) | heatherm@calgarywinterclub.com<br />

ChIlDCare wINter hOurs<br />

Monday to Friday: 8:45 am - 8 pm<br />

Saturday: 8:45 am - 4 pm<br />

Sunday & Holidays: 9 am - 4 pm<br />

<strong>Family</strong> <strong>Day</strong> (<strong>February</strong> 16 th ): 9 am - 4 pm<br />

There will be no gym or music classes on Thursday,<br />

<strong>February</strong> 12 th and Friday, <strong>February</strong> 13 th due to Teachers<br />

Convention.<br />

away aND Play<br />

Time: 2 ½ hours between 1 - 4 pm<br />

Cost: $20 per child<br />

No Shows: $20 per child<br />

Late pick ups: $15 per half hour per child<br />

Relax and take a break while your<br />

children enjoy 2 ½ hours of fun. You<br />

must pre book as only a limited number<br />

of spots are available. If your child is an<br />

infant you must ensure they are also<br />

booked in the infant childcare.<br />

the MaGIC OF ChrIstMas<br />

A big thank you to all the CWC members and staff who<br />

generously donated gifts for the Magic of Christmas. Thanks<br />

to all your donations we were able to donate over 360 gifts<br />

this year.<br />

“beGINNING stePs” aND “GaMes,<br />

GIGGles aND GIaNt stePs” - Fall 2009<br />

This is a 2 year program<br />

with the first year being<br />

Beginning Steps and the<br />

second year being Games,<br />

Giggles and Giant Steps.<br />

These are both 9 month<br />

programs with no<br />

cancellations. When you register for Beginning Steps, you<br />

will be guaranteed a spot in one of the Giggles classes the<br />

following year (with the option of opting out at the end of<br />

Beginning Steps) and will be able to choose the class time<br />

next <strong>February</strong> based on the order you registered for<br />

Beginning Steps. There is also the option of only doing<br />

Games, Giggles and Giant Steps.<br />

Active members may register for Beginning Steps or Games,<br />

Giggles and Giant Steps beginning on March 2 nd at 6 am.<br />

For more information please see the tri-fold in the hallway<br />

across from the pool, pick up a brochure from the Childcare<br />

or talk to Heather Mackie, Preschool Director.<br />

Beginning Steps<br />

This is a 2 day a week program which focuses on social<br />

skills such as sharing, taking turns and being a friend,<br />

through games, crafts, activities and stories. Each week also<br />

includes a 30 minute music class. This program is for<br />

children who will be attending Kindergarten in 2011 and<br />

therefore will be 3 before <strong>February</strong> 28, 2010. Maximum 10<br />

children. There will be a teacher and an assistant for this<br />

class. Cost: $96/month. Location: lower board room.<br />

Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 - 11:30 am (Lisa)<br />

Tuesdays and Thursdays 1 - 3 pm (Lisa)<br />

Games, Giggles and Giant Steps<br />

This is the second year of the 2 year program. There are,<br />

however, spaces available for this September 2009 if you<br />

wish to register in this class and did not take Beginning<br />

Steps. This is a 3 day a week program which includes games,<br />

crafts, songs, art activities and stories. Each week there is a<br />

45 minute gym class and a 45 minute music class. This is for<br />

children who will be attending Kindergarten in the fall of<br />

2010. Maximum of 10 children per class. Cost: $129/month.<br />

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30 - 11:30 am<br />

Lower Board Room (Lisa)<br />

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 9:30 - 11:30<br />

Upper Classroom (Heather)<br />

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 1 - 3 pm<br />

Upper Classroom (Heather)


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Upcoming Cork Tasting Dates*<br />

(See our online tasting calendar for complete schedule)<br />

Jan 27 7-9 PM Oregon & Washington Wine Tasting $60.00<br />

Jan 29 7-9 PM Burgundy Wine Tasting $60.00<br />

Feb 10 7-9 PM A Mixed Bag - Exploring the Unusual Varietals in Wine $60.00<br />

Feb 12 7-9 PM Exploring South America Wines $60.00<br />

Feb 14 7-9 PM Valentine’s <strong>Day</strong> - Bubbles, Chocolate & Stickies $60.00<br />

Feb 18 7-9 PM The Inside Track - Exploring the Auction Side of Wines $60.00<br />

Feb 19 7-9 PM Mully Childrens <strong>Family</strong> Center in Keyna<br />

Medical Mission Fund Raiser & Wine Auction $60.00<br />

Feb 24 7-9 PM Great Aussies Under $25 $60.00<br />

Feb 26 7-9 PM Who Knew? Great German and Alsacian Wines $60.00<br />

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Ashley Read | 403.338.2448 (local 448) | squash@calgarywinterclub.com<br />

uPCOMING eVeNts<br />

Register through “Game Time” for all upcoming events.<br />

Adult <strong>Club</strong> Championships<br />

Our <strong>Club</strong> Championships will be starting the week of<br />

<strong>February</strong> 16 th . In the case of a large entry first round,<br />

matches will start Wednesday, <strong>February</strong> 18 th with play<br />

each evening. Finals afternoon, including courtside social<br />

will be Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 21 st . As usual, there will be<br />

A,B,C,D, and E categories for both men and women.<br />

Girls Fun <strong>Day</strong><br />

Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 7 th from 1 to 3:30 pm will be our<br />

second squash fun day of the season for girls only. As usual,<br />

this fun event is open to all girl members of the <strong>Club</strong> from<br />

experienced players to those wanting to try squash for the<br />

very first time. All equipment can be provided on the day if<br />

needed. The day will be run by an all female coaching team<br />

led by assistant professional Susie King.<br />

Junior <strong>Club</strong> Championships<br />

We will be running our Junior <strong>Club</strong> Championships this<br />

season the weekend of April 17 - 19. There will be<br />

categories of U19, 17, 15, 13 and U11 for boys and girls.<br />

uPCOMING eVeNt Dates<br />

<strong>February</strong> 6 Drop-in - Ladies Only Night<br />

<strong>February</strong> 7 Girls Fun <strong>Day</strong><br />

<strong>February</strong> 13 Drop-in - Adult Beginner Night<br />

<strong>February</strong> 18 - 21 Adult <strong>Club</strong> Championships<br />

<strong>February</strong> 20 Drop-in - Junior Night<br />

<strong>February</strong> 22 Junior Grand Prix<br />

<strong>February</strong> 27 Drop-in - Advanced/Open Drop-in<br />

March 6 Drop-in - Open<br />

March 13 Drop-in - Open<br />

March 15 Junior Grand Prix<br />

March 20 Drop-in - Open<br />

March 27 Drop-in - Open<br />

<strong>February</strong> 17 - 19 Junior <strong>Club</strong> Championships<br />

<strong>February</strong> 26 Junior Grand Prix<br />

May 2 End of Season Banquet<br />

Squash Easter Junior Camps<br />

We will be running a mini-camp for juniors over the Easter weekend.<br />

The camp will be for our junior players who can play at advanced novice<br />

level or higher. Each day a specific theme focusing on improving a<br />

specific shot will be worked on along with improving tactical awareness.<br />

squash<br />

tOurNaMeNt rOuND-uP<br />

Alberta Junior Jesters<br />

Our <strong>Club</strong> co-hosted the prestigious Jesters event in<br />

November. Second only to the National Championships in<br />

importance, this event always brings a host of top juniors<br />

from all parts of Canada to compete.<br />

Continuing early season success in local tournaments, we<br />

again had a large contingent of our juniors enter and after<br />

some truly memorable squash, we came away with three<br />

champions and three runner-up! Congratulations to<br />

champions Samantha Roberts, girl’s U13; Jenna Sherven,<br />

girl’s U13 novice; and Michael Banks, boys U11 novice.<br />

Also kudos goes out to runners-up Derek Field, boys U17;<br />

Jason Field, boys U15; Brett Schille, boys U11; and to all<br />

our other juniors who played in the event.<br />

International Experience<br />

Several of our top junior players have been fortunate enough<br />

to play in some of the largest and most prestigious<br />

tournaments in junior world squash this season.<br />

Firstly, Jason and Derek Field, Alex Moir and Neil<br />

Pohlman all travelled to Ontario to play in the Canadian<br />

junior open, an event attracting most of North and South<br />

America’s top talent. After four days of tough competition,<br />

the standout performance came from Jason who reached the<br />

quarter finals of his event.<br />

Over the Christmas period, Derek and Jason then flew to<br />

Europe to join Erin Roberts, who had already been in<br />

northern England for two months full time, training at the<br />

world renowned Pontefract <strong>Club</strong>. All three played in the<br />

Scottish and British Junior Open’s. Both events attract world<br />

class players, in particular the British, which is the<br />

equivalent of the World Junior Championships. All played<br />

some outstanding squash and gained invaluable experience<br />

that can only help them improve during the coming seasons.<br />

Standout performance came from Erin who beat several<br />

higher ranked players to finish fourth at the Scottish, a great<br />

result, continuing very good from that had seen her finish<br />

third in the Irish junior open weeks previously.<br />

Friday, April 10 th & Saturday April 11 th<br />

Daily 10 am to 3 pm<br />

$120 (does not include lunch)<br />

Please register through “Game Time”<br />

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skating<br />

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skating<br />

Murray Carey | 403.338.2421 (local 421) | murrayc@calgarywinterclub.com<br />

uPCOMING eVeNts<br />

<strong>February</strong> 6 - 8 High River Fun Skate<br />

<strong>February</strong> 11 - 14 Junior Nationals<br />

<strong>February</strong> 20 Simulation Ice<br />

<strong>February</strong> 22 Theatre on Ice Seminar<br />

ICe CaNCellatIONs<br />

Sunday, <strong>February</strong> 22 nd<br />

All ice will be cancelled from 8 am - 7 pm (this includes a<br />

general skate and a hockey session). The Skating Section is<br />

putting on a full day Ice Theatre Seminar for the Skate<br />

Canada Skaters.<br />

theatre ON ICe<br />

CwC - CelebratING 50 years!<br />

Following our one day Theatre on Ice Seminar on Sunday,<br />

<strong>February</strong> 22 nd , the CWC Skate Canada skaters will be<br />

presenting an ice show celebrating the CWC 50 th<br />

Anniversary. The show begins at 5 pm.<br />

eDMONtON reGION OPeN results<br />

Larissa Kelly: 5 th Primary Freeskate<br />

Katelyn Lo: 5 th Introductory FreeSkate, 1 st Introductory<br />

Elements<br />

Nicole Auld: 3 rd Junior Bronze Freeskate, 3 rd Introductory<br />

Interpretive<br />

Joel Fong: 2 nd Introductory FreeSkate, 3 rd Introductory<br />

Elements<br />

Megan Tucker: 2 nd Introductory FreeSkate<br />

Bailey Porter: 6 th Pre Preliminary Freeskate<br />

Jaeden Blewett: Preliminary Freeskate 6 th , Pre<br />

Introductory Interpretive 4 th<br />

the skatING ChrIstMas<br />

CreatIVe aND PaIrs eVeNt<br />

Thanks to everyone who participated!<br />

test <strong>Day</strong> results<br />

November Test <strong>Day</strong> - Congratulations!<br />

Nicole Auld: Willow Waltz, Senior Bronze FreeSkate Part 1<br />

Emily Carpenter: Tenfox<br />

Claire Gummo: Tenfox. Junior Bronze FreeSkate Part 2<br />

Jody Mossfeldt: Tenfox, Junior Bronze FreeSkate Part 2<br />

Robin Mellett: Preliminary FreeSkate Part 1, Baby Blues,<br />

Canasata Tango<br />

Jaeden Blewett: Junior Bronze FreeSkate Part 1<br />

Breanne Hogan: Dutch Waltz<br />

Megan Tucker: Dutch Waltz<br />

Nicole Padley: Dutch Waltz<br />

Emily Quon: Canasta Tango<br />

Larissa Kelly: Canasta Tango<br />

Cassie Zumwalt: Canasta Tango, Baby Blues<br />

Jadyn Boyles: Canasta Tango<br />

Mackenzie Meyer: Baby Blues, Preliminary Skills<br />

Chantelle Bathe: Fiesta Tango<br />

Emma Meyer: Preliminary Skills<br />

Dawson Nodwell: Baby Blues<br />

Joel Fong: Fiesta Tango, Baby Blues (Summer Test <strong>Day</strong>)<br />

Bailey Porter: Swing, Preliminary Skills<br />

Camilla Shymka: Swing<br />

Sara Callaway: European Waltz, 14 Step, Junior Bronze<br />

Skills<br />

Zoe Cascadden: Willow Waltz<br />

Kiran Fong: Willow Waltz, Preliminary Skills<br />

Breanne Brookwell: Paso Doble and Killian<br />

Mackenzie Gault: American Waltz<br />

December Test <strong>Day</strong> - Congratulations!<br />

Melissa Grant: Novice Competitive Test


CalGary wINter <strong>Club</strong><br />

PaIrs aND CreatIVe<br />

COMPetItION<br />

Pairs Event - Gold<br />

1. Melissa Boyles/Melissa Grant<br />

2. Sara Callaway/Camilla Shymka<br />

3. Emily Carpenter/Jody Mossfeldt<br />

Pairs Event - Bronze<br />

1. Emma Meyer/Mackenzie Meyer<br />

2. Bailey Porter/Jaeden Blewett<br />

3. Riley Morey/Zoe Cascadden<br />

Elements<br />

1. Cristina Merlo<br />

2. Madison Lo<br />

Group Figure Skating – Spin , Spiral,<br />

Jump<br />

1. Gracie Guterson<br />

2. Roxanne Duchesne<br />

3. Katelyn McGovern<br />

Bronze Creative Event Flight 1<br />

1. Dawson Nodwell<br />

2. Larissa Kelly<br />

3. Megan Tucker<br />

Bronze Creative Flight 2<br />

1. Hannah Stuve<br />

2. Mackenzie Meyer<br />

3. Cassie Zumwalt<br />

Bronze Creative Flight 3<br />

1. Emma Meyer<br />

2. Riley Morey<br />

3. Bailey Porter<br />

Silver Creative<br />

1. Nicole Auld<br />

2. Camilla Shymka<br />

3. Jaeden Blewett<br />

Gold Creative<br />

1. Kathleen O’Neil<br />

2. Breanna Brookwell<br />

3. Sara Callaway<br />

Food & beverage<br />

Alf Saunders | 403.338.2417 (local 417) |<br />

alfs@calgarywinterclub.com<br />

Food & Beverage<br />

<strong>Winter</strong> Hours<br />

818 Cafe<br />

Monday - Friday: 11:30 am - 12 Midnight<br />

Saturday: 10:30 am - 11 pm<br />

Sunday & Holidays: 11:30 am - 9 pm<br />

* Sunday Brunch: 10 am - 1 pm (Reservations until Noon)<br />

Main Kitchen closes one half hour before advertised closing time!<br />

Snack Bar<br />

Monday - Friday: 7 am - 10 pm<br />

Saturday: 7 am - 9 pm<br />

Sunday: 8 am - 8 pm<br />

Holidays: <strong>Club</strong> Hours of Operation<br />

Snack Bar kitchen closes one half hour before advertised closing time!<br />

Catering Office<br />

Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm<br />

Blue Corn Crab Cakes<br />

Ingredients<br />

Ingredients:<br />

6 tablespoons olive oil<br />

1 medium red onion, diced<br />

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped<br />

2 jalapeno chiles, diced<br />

¼ cup sour cream or crème fraiche<br />

¼ cup prepared horseradish, drained<br />

3 tablespoons Dijon mustard<br />

2 pounds lump crabmeat<br />

3 tablespoons flour<br />

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper<br />

2 cups blue cornmeal<br />

Chopped fresh chives for garnish<br />

Chef Peter sowa’s recipe<br />

Method:<br />

Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a medium sauté pan over medium high heat. Add the<br />

onions and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and jalapenos and cook for 1<br />

minute. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.<br />

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, horseradish, mustard, and onion<br />

mixture until combined. Pick over the crab meat to remove bits of shell. Add the crab and<br />

the flour to the bowl and gently fold to combine; season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate,<br />

covered, for 1 hour and up to 24 hours.<br />

Divide the chilled crab mixture in 8 patties about ½ inch thick. Dredge each cake in the<br />

cornmeal and tap off any excess.<br />

Heat the remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick sauté pan over high heat and<br />

fry the cakes until crispy and lightly golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side.<br />

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owling<br />

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bowling<br />

Jim Channon | 403.338.2424 (local 424) | jimc@calgarywinterclub.com<br />

bOwlers suPPOrt<br />

VeteraNs’ FOOD baNk<br />

Thanks to all league bowlers who supported<br />

the Veterans’ Food Bank by donating items<br />

necessary for daily living. For the second<br />

year in a row, the Tuesday Ladies’ league<br />

decided to replace their annual gift<br />

exchange with a donation to charity. As<br />

usual, bowlers from all leagues joined in the cause and<br />

brought in well over 300 pounds of food & sundry items and<br />

$200 in cash. Special thanks to league representative Lorena<br />

Horvath who has coordinated this initiative over the past two<br />

holiday seasons.<br />

bOwlING CeNtre ChrIstMas DesIGNer<br />

For the fifth straight year, league bowler<br />

Mila Killen designed the beautiful<br />

Christmas decorations in the Bowling<br />

Centre. Mila out did herself this year with<br />

her best design yet! Mila put it together with<br />

some help from her husband Dan and<br />

daughter Sarah. On behalf of all <strong>Club</strong><br />

members and their guests, we would like to thank Mila and<br />

her family for all their hard work and exceptional talents!<br />

IMPOrtaNt NOtICes!<br />

• Just a reminder that <strong>Club</strong> policy states that sports teams<br />

are not allowed to reserve bowling lanes at the CWC.<br />

• Birthday Parties are allowed to book a maximum of three<br />

lanes for 12 people. Contact Palmina at (403) 338-2406<br />

to book food for your birthday parties.<br />

• You can book one lane at a time on the “Game Time”<br />

system. You must contact the Bowling Centre at<br />

(403) 338-2424 to book more than one lane.<br />

• The Thursday Afternoon Mixed, Thursday Teen,<br />

Thursday Evening Mixed, Friday Mixed, and Saturday<br />

Youth leagues go ahead as scheduled during the<br />

Teachers' Convention/<strong>Family</strong> <strong>Day</strong> long weekend<br />

(<strong>February</strong> 12 th to 16 th ).<br />

• The Monday Men’s league is cancelled on <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Day</strong><br />

(<strong>February</strong> 16 th ).<br />

hIGh sCOres<br />

Tracy Rvachew led the way recently with an amazing 350<br />

game, including seven strikes in a row. Other great games<br />

included 269 by Helen Houston, 259 by Merla Dell, 250 by<br />

Lois Robostan, 355 by Connor Dickin, 330 by Ken<br />

Hilland, and 320 by Ryan Shannon.<br />

And how about Vincent Jennings who rolled the new Men’s<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Hi triple of 830!<br />

INter<strong>Club</strong> ChalleNGes<br />

Ladies<br />

Date: Friday, <strong>February</strong> 6 th<br />

Time: 9:30 am<br />

Place: CWC<br />

Mixed<br />

Date: Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 21 st<br />

Time: 7:30 pm<br />

Place: Glencoe <strong>Club</strong><br />

The Glencoe <strong>Club</strong> holds a slight lead over the CWC in the<br />

Ladies event and the Mixed Challenge is up for grabs. Let<br />

Jim know if you are interested in signing up for either of<br />

these fun events.<br />

FaMIly twOsOMe<br />

Date: Sunday, <strong>February</strong> 8 th<br />

Time: 1 pm or 3 pm<br />

This is your chance to show the<br />

adults in the family how well<br />

you can bowl. The <strong>Family</strong><br />

Twosome is open to any youth<br />

bowler under 18 years of age<br />

and a family member who is 18<br />

years and older. Each player<br />

will bowl three games and will<br />

compete for valuable prizes<br />

and the <strong>Family</strong> Twosome title.<br />

In fact, all youth participants<br />

will receive a trophy for their<br />

efforts.<br />

If you're not a league bowler and you'd like to participate in<br />

this exciting event, contact Jim in the Bowling Office. Entry<br />

forms are now available in the Bowling Centre.<br />

yOuth teaChers’ CONVeNtION<br />

FuNbOwl<br />

Date: Friday, <strong>February</strong> 13 th<br />

Time: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm<br />

Cost: $5 per youth<br />

CWC members and their guests, aged 6 to 15, are<br />

encouraged to enter this fast-paced and fun event.<br />

Experience the lights and sounds of Glow Bowling and play<br />

some terrific fun games. There will be prizes for everyone<br />

and awards for the game winners. All this for only $5 per<br />

person! Sign up now on “Game Time”. Beginners are more<br />

than welcome!


2008/09 bOwlING COMMIttee exeCutIVe<br />

Chairperson - Stuart Cantrill<br />

Vice-Chairperson - Darla Hall<br />

Treasurer - Martin Meyer<br />

Secretary - Tracy Rvachew<br />

Past Chairperson - Harvey Hall<br />

League Representatives<br />

Monday Men’s - Nick Lalla<br />

Tuesday Ladies - Eva Earl, Lorena Horvath<br />

Tuesday Mixed - Dennis Havrelock, Mimi Daniel<br />

Thursday Ladies - Peggy Calhoun, Evelyn Alloro<br />

Thursday Mixed - Darla Hall, Dennis Cantrill<br />

Friday Mixed - Gloria Singendonk, Janet Gehring<br />

Thursday Teen - Todd Layton, Trevor Singendonk<br />

Thanks to Deborah Eastwood who served on the Bowling<br />

Committee for ten years in many capacities, including<br />

Chairperson. Deborah is now a member of the <strong>Club</strong>’s<br />

Board of Directors.<br />

FaMIly turkey shOOt 2008<br />

Sixty people attended this year’s event with 21 turkeys<br />

being won throughout the evening. A big THANK YOU<br />

goes out to the Turkey Shoot Committee consisting of<br />

Nick Lalla, Lorena & Bob Horvath, Martin & Nadean<br />

Meyer, Peggy James, Peggy Calhoun, Janet Gehring,<br />

Olive Anderson and Dee Leibel. Thanks also goes out to<br />

Ryan Madden who did a fine job entering the names and<br />

scores in the computer throughout the evening. Special<br />

thanks to Tracy Rvachew who purchased door prizes for<br />

the event. Finally, the event wouldn’t have been successful<br />

without the friends and family of Don Layton.<br />

yOuth bOwlers PerFOrM<br />

Kevin Kovacik and Todd Layton recently joined Ian<br />

Sefton as bowlers who will represent the CWC at the<br />

<strong>Calgary</strong> Youth 200/250/275 Challenge, to be held at<br />

Chinook Bowladrome on April 25 th . Kevin rolled a terrific<br />

349 game while Todd bowled a great score of 283 to<br />

qualify.<br />

Also, Robyn Starkoski and Ian Sefton represented the<br />

<strong>Club</strong> proudly at the <strong>Calgary</strong> Youth Bowling<br />

Championships in late November. Robyn had her best<br />

result yet at the event and Ian missed making the <strong>Calgary</strong><br />

team by a mere 15 pins. Congratulations to all of these<br />

bowlers for their excellent efforts.<br />

the eleVeNth FraMe<br />

Vincent Jennings recently celebrated his 40 th birthday…<br />

upcoming special events include the Youth Wind-up<br />

Banquet on March 6 th ... youth leagues end <strong>February</strong> 26 th<br />

& 28 th while most adult leagues start wrapping up starting<br />

March 10 th ... very special thanks to David Rvachew and<br />

Christa Carter for being Santa’s helpers at our Youth<br />

League Christmas party… sorry to hear that former league<br />

bowler, Sonja Dick, recently passed away...<br />

teen & youth<br />

Nick Stushnoff | 403.289.0040 (local<br />

306) | nicks@calgarywinterclub.com<br />

uPCOMING teeN aND yOuth eVeNts<br />

Register for all events on “Game Time”.<br />

Valentine’s Card Making<br />

Ages: 3 - 17<br />

Date/Time: Wednesday, <strong>February</strong> 11 th , 5:30 - 8 pm<br />

Location: Aquatics Classroom<br />

Cost: $5 per person<br />

<strong>Family</strong> <strong>Day</strong> Dodgeball Tourney<br />

Ages: 7 - 12<br />

Date/Time: Monday, <strong>February</strong> 16 th , 1 - 5 pm<br />

Cost: $5, includes food and prizes<br />

<strong>Family</strong> Movie Night<br />

Bring your own pillow and blankets.<br />

Ages: All ages welcome<br />

Date/Time: Friday, <strong>February</strong> 27 th , 7 pm<br />

Cost: $5 per family<br />

Thank you for all those who came out to the <strong>Family</strong> Skate<br />

and donated to the Food Bank.<br />

Spring registration notice<br />

For the upcoming spring registration in March,<br />

there will be a split of two separate registration days:<br />

Registration for Aquatics, Bowling,<br />

Preschool, Skating, Tennis<br />

Active members: 6 am, Tuesday, March 10 th<br />

Select Waitlist members: 6 am, Tuesday, March 17 th<br />

Registration for 55+ Section, Badminton,<br />

Fitness & Lifestyle, Squash<br />

Active members: 6 am, Wednesday, March 11 th<br />

Select Waitlist members: 6 am, Wednesday, March 18 th<br />

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Fitness and lifestyle<br />

Tanya Labrecque | 403.338.2440 (local 440) | tanyal@calgarywinterclub.com<br />

Please send comments, solutions & praise to fitnessfeedback@calgarywinterclub.com | 403.289.0040<br />

GrOuP FItNess Classes<br />

In response to our survey results and feedback received<br />

during 2008, we have made some changes and additions to<br />

our group fitness schedule.<br />

We have added a Total Body Conditioning class on<br />

Wednesdays from 6 - 7 pm, Abs Express on Thursdays from<br />

5:30 - 5:50 pm (this is a free class) and Freestyle Yoga on<br />

Fridays from 9 - 10:15 am.<br />

Changes to the schedule include a Boot Camp class on<br />

Mondays at 9:15 am. Please come out and join us for these<br />

new classes.<br />

s e l F - h e l P F O r l O w e N e r G y<br />

By Maoshing Ni, www.acupuncture.com<br />

reFerral PrOGraM<br />

For the month of <strong>February</strong>, bring another member for free to<br />

any group fitness class (space permitting). If this member<br />

signs up for the group fitness monthly registration you will<br />

receive 25% off your group fitness monthly registration for<br />

the month of March. Coupons to bring a member for free can<br />

be picked up at the fitness desk and must be given to the<br />

instructor.<br />

FaMIly <strong>Day</strong> yOGa CaMP<br />

Come out and join Michael Savill for Yoga Camp on<br />

Monday, <strong>February</strong> 16 th from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm in the Zen<br />

Studio. The cost is $20. Register through “Game Time”.<br />

Are you often tired after the simplest activities? Do the days drag on until you reach home, only to slump on the couch and<br />

crash, unable to enjoy your daily activities?<br />

If so, you are suffering from low energy. Energy normally fluctuates according to daily rhythms,<br />

which vary from person to person. In general, we have more energy in the morning and wind down<br />

toward the evening. However, many people suffer from chronic low energy and fatigue. They start<br />

the day tired and end the day tired. The causes of low energy are numerous. But first and foremost,<br />

low energy is often a result of stressful living in our modern world. Coping with stressful situations<br />

requires a lot of energy, leaving the average person drained and at times depressed. Poor diet also<br />

contributes to low energy. Instead of eating foods with a sustainable energy content, most people eat too many foods made of<br />

simple sugars, which supply a rapid burst of energy, but burn out fast and furious, leaving us depleted. Lack of exercise is the<br />

final nail in the coffin. Exercise helps us deal with daily stresses; without it, the body is rapidly depleted of vital energy.<br />

Energy is qi. The level and quality of a person’s qi define how he or she feels. Chinese medicine recognized the concept of<br />

vital energy thousands of years ago and has developed a full understanding of the essential functions and role of qi in health<br />

and wellness. As a result, very effective means of addressing low energy have been developed.<br />

Once we’ve figured out the underlying cause of the fatigue, I work with internists to create a treatment plan specific to each<br />

patient’s needs. Treatment usually consists of acupuncture and herbal therapy for three months or more, depending on the<br />

condition. I then counsel each patient on a dietary, lifestyle, and mind-body exercise regimen. In the more than twenty years<br />

that I’ve been working with patients with low energy, I’ve helped the majority of my patients overcome their fatigue.<br />

Quick Diet Tips<br />

For sustained vitality and energy, the foods you consume must be wholesome, organic, and packed with essential vitamins,<br />

minerals, and nutrients. The foods you eat must also be easily digested and absorbed.<br />

• Avoid all forms of processed sugar, including sodas, sweetened juices, and pastries. Sugar is extremely damaging to<br />

your energy levels, as the initial rush is followed by a spectacular crash, something we’ve all seen in children.<br />

• Alcohol, coffee, deep-fried and fatty foods, and cold, raw food should also be avoided, as they can injure the spleen and<br />

stomach and impair digestion.<br />

For more information about your Qi and your health, speak with Melanie or Leslie at Body In Balance Acupuncture.<br />

www.bodyinbalanceacupuncture.com.


aVOIDING New year’s INjury syNDrOMe<br />

By Lois Pohlod, Sport Physiotherapist<br />

2009 is in full swing and hopefully so are those New Year’s Resolutions. Fitness should be a continuing part of a healthy lifestyle.<br />

Slow, steady progression on a regular basis is the key to staying injury free. Doing an activity your enjoy makes fitness<br />

seem easy. Here are a few rules to live by:<br />

1. Consult a fitness instructor before beginning a new program. Learn how to use the equipment properly. Update and<br />

review your program with your instructor on a regular basis as recommended by your trainer.<br />

2. Consult your physiotherapist or health care professional if you have an unhealed injury. If you stopped activity due to<br />

pain, the injury may still be there waiting to return!<br />

3. Start slowly and work your way up. Set goals for each week and month. In running, the 10% rule is a safe bet – don’t<br />

increase your running workout time by more than 10% a session and 10% a week. Sticking to this rule allows your body<br />

to slowly build up distance with minimal to no injury risk. For other (non pounding) sports you can usually increase by<br />

20% but gradual increase is the key.<br />

4. Check that equipment. Are you putting on new shoes or dusting off ones that are months (or years old)? Shoes that have<br />

sat around may have lost their absorptive qualities and may lead to injury. Are the strings in that racquet tight?<br />

Regularly restringing your racquet is important to prevent upper extremity injury (not to mention improving your game!)<br />

5. Listen to your body’s cues and signals. If during your exercise session one day your body hurts and you are struggling<br />

to maintain your form, back off. Listen to your body and perhaps spend your session actively stretching or just take the<br />

day off. Reflect on potential causes of this bad session – did you sleep poorly, are you overtraining, are you coming<br />

down with the flu? Taking an easy or off day often is important in your long term fitness commitment.<br />

6. Maintain flexibility, balance and strength. Every good fitness program includes time spent working on core stability,<br />

posture, strength and flexibility. Primary muscle groups get stronger with exercise but often the stabilizers are ignored,<br />

leading to injury. A good example is the shoulder rotator cuff. The anterior cuff works hard in racquet sports and<br />

swimming. The posterior cuff is needed to stabilize the humerus in the joint while swinging or stroking. If they become<br />

lengthened and weak, the imbalance may lead to impingement syndrome and a visit to the physiotherapist.<br />

7. Pay attention to technique. Even if it is an easy day in the exercise regime, pay attention to your technique. Poor<br />

technique leads to bad habits and potential injury. If you are not sure of technique, consult a professional.<br />

8. Enjoy each session. Plan your workout into your day. Don’t rush it. Make sure you have fuelled properly and start in a<br />

relaxed frame of mind. Life is often too hectic and exercise should be enjoyable every day.<br />

The year is just weeks old and you will keep your resolution by staying committed to a regular, balanced, enjoyable exercise<br />

regime. Keep these rules in mind as you progress your program and have fun!<br />

Reference: Molyneux, Grant; Effortless Exercise, A Guide to Fitness, Flow States and Inner Awareness, Frontlist Publishing, <strong>Calgary</strong>, 2008.<br />

Sweet & Savory Spiced Nuts<br />

2 cups mixture of your favorite nuts: pecan halves, almonds, hazelnuts...<br />

Spice Mix:<br />

2 tablespoons sugar 3<br />

/4 teaspoon kosher salt<br />

1<br />

/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1<br />

/8 teaspoon allspice<br />

1<br />

/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or less to taste)<br />

Glaze:<br />

1 tablespoon water 2 teaspoons vanilla extract<br />

1 teaspoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon canola or corn oil<br />

Cooking instructions:<br />

Heat the oven (or toaster oven) to 350 degrees. Spread the nut mixture on a baking sheet and toast them for 6 minutes or<br />

until they are fragrant and their color deepens slightly. In a medium-size bowl, stir together the spice mix. In a saucepan,<br />

combine the glaze ingredients and bring them to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. Stir in the toasted nut mixture<br />

and continue to stir until the nuts are shiny and the liquid is gone (about 1-2 minutes). Move the glazed nuts to a mixing bowl,<br />

sprinkle on the spice mix and toss them well to coat. Spread the coated nuts on a cookie sheet and return them to the oven<br />

for another 4 minutes (check regularly to make sure they don’t burn). Remove and let cool.<br />

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Fitness<br />

FItNess MusCle OF the MONth - the huMaN heart<br />

The heart is one of the most important organs in the entire human body. It is really nothing<br />

more than a pump, composed of muscle which pumps blood throughout the body, beating<br />

approximately 72 times per minute of our lives. The heart pumps the blood, which carries all<br />

the vital materials which help our bodies function and removes the waste products that we do<br />

not need. For example, the brain requires oxygen and glucose, which, if not received continuously,<br />

will cause it to lose consciousness. Muscles need oxygen, glucose and amino acids, as<br />

well as the proper ratio of sodium, calcium and potassium salts in order to contract normally.<br />

The glands need sufficient supplies of raw materials from which to manufacture the specific<br />

secretions. If the heart ever ceases to pump blood the body begins to shut down and after a<br />

very short period of time will die.<br />

The heart is essentially a muscle (a little larger than the fist). Like any other muscle in the human body, it contracts and<br />

expands. Unlike skeletal muscles, however, the heart works on the “All -or-Nothing Law”. That is, each time the heart<br />

contracts it does so with all its force. In skeletal muscles, the principle of “gradation” is present. The pumping of the heart is<br />

called the Cardiac Cycle, which occurs about 72 times per minute. This means that each cycle lasts about eight-tenths of a<br />

second. During this cycle the entire heart actually rests for about four-tenths of a second.<br />

CarDIOVasCular aCtIVIty<br />

Cardiovascular fitness is a measure of the combined efficiency of the lungs, heart, and bloodstream to bring oxygen to the<br />

working muscles. With a larger aerobic capacity, daily activities are completed more efficiently and it allows you to do the fun<br />

activities that you enjoy.<br />

How to find your heart rate:<br />

Radial Pulse<br />

1. Follow the line of the thumb down to the shallow depression about an inch below your wrist.<br />

2. Using the pads of the first 2 fingers press down to find your pulse.<br />

3. Count the number of beats over 15 seconds, starting with zero.<br />

4. Multiply by 4, to get the number of beats per minute.<br />

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Carotid Pulse<br />

1. Follow the line of the jaw from the ear straight down and onto the neck until you find the shal<br />

low depression just behind the wind pipe<br />

2. Using the pads of the first 2 fingers press down to find your pulse.<br />

3. Count the number of beats over 15 seconds, starting with zero.<br />

4. Multiply by 4, to get the number of beats per minute<br />

Your resting heart rate is beats per minute<br />

You can also use Borg’s Perceived Exertion Scale. This scale is used to<br />

describe the way you feel during exercise. At complete rest you are at 0 on<br />

the scale and if you are working at your max you are at 10 on the scale.<br />

To achieve cardiovascular benefits, you need to maintain intensity<br />

between 65% and 85% of your maximum heart rate or between 6.5 and 8.5<br />

on the Perceived Exertion Scale for a minimum of 20 minutes a day, 2-5<br />

times per week.<br />

For more information about the heart and how to exercise it please come<br />

up to the Fitness Centre and ask a Fitness Consultant for more<br />

information.<br />

Borg’s Perceived Exertion Scale<br />

0 At Rest<br />

1<br />

2 Very Very Easy<br />

3<br />

4 Somewhat Easy<br />

5<br />

6 Working Somewhat Hard<br />

7<br />

8 Working Very Hard<br />

9<br />

10 Working Extremely Hard (Maximal)<br />

FaMIly <strong>Day</strong> hOurs aCtIVIty CaNCellatIONs<br />

The Fitness Centre will be open from 7 am - 9 pm on Monday, <strong>February</strong> 16 th .<br />

All activity lesson programs will be cancelled on Monday, <strong>February</strong> 16 th .<br />

All activities will operate as usual on Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 12 th through to and including<br />

Sunday, <strong>February</strong> 15 th . Please check your schedules closely.


Curling<br />

Dave Henderson | 403.338.2442 (local 442) | daveh@calgarywinterclub.com<br />

CurlING <strong>Club</strong> ChaMPIONshIPs<br />

Come on out and play in the <strong>Club</strong> Championships!<br />

Sign up sheets for Senior Men’s and<br />

Women’s events have been posted. Teams<br />

from the Men’s leagues qualify based on<br />

grand aggregate results during the season.<br />

Mixed teams will begin their <strong>Club</strong><br />

Championships as part of their regular Friday night<br />

play. The Open and Junior leagues will also be holding their<br />

own playdowns.<br />

On a trial basis to avoid conflicts with Playdowns and attract<br />

more entries, the Senior Ladies <strong>Club</strong> Championship draw<br />

will allow teams a specified period of time to schedule and<br />

play each game similar to match play draws in golf. Each<br />

game will be assigned a “date to be played by”.<br />

Women’s Final - March 18<br />

Senior Men - Feb 28, March 1, 3, 8<br />

Senior Women - Draw will indicate date to be played<br />

by for each game<br />

Men - March 16 - 19, 23 - 25<br />

Mixed - March 20 - 21<br />

Other uPCOMING eVeNts<br />

<strong>February</strong> 2 - 4 <strong>Calgary</strong> Ladies Open at ARC<br />

(No Monday Ladies)<br />

<strong>February</strong> 7 CYCA Jam Can Lite Rocks Bonspiel<br />

<strong>February</strong> 11 Ladies Diamond and Chocolate Night<br />

<strong>February</strong> 12-16 <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Day</strong> Weekend & Teacher’s<br />

Convention<br />

<strong>February</strong> 20 Skip Smart – Strategy for <strong>Club</strong><br />

Curlers<br />

Feb. 21- March 1 Scotties Tournament of Hearts –<br />

Victoria<br />

<strong>February</strong> 24 Volunteer Appreciation Night<br />

<strong>February</strong> 26 CAPL Bonspiel (1 - 5 pm)<br />

March 7 - 15 Tim Horton’s Brier – <strong>Calgary</strong><br />

(No Member Leagues)<br />

March 21 - 29 Spring Break – Public Schools<br />

March 23 - 25 Premiere Super League Qualifying<br />

Bonspiel<br />

March 26 - 28 Oilman’s Bonspiel<br />

April 4 Mixed Banquet<br />

April 5 - 7 City Championships - <strong>Calgary</strong> CC<br />

April 8 Women’s Banquet<br />

April 10 - 12 Easter Weekend<br />

April 10 - 19 Spring Break – Separate Schools<br />

April 17 Men’s Banquet<br />

April 20 Ice Out<br />

skIP sMart aGaIN: <strong>February</strong> 20<br />

Because of the excellent turnout for our first attempt at our<br />

Skip Smart - Strategy for <strong>Club</strong> Curlers seminar, we are<br />

planning to hold it again, this time on <strong>February</strong> 20 th at<br />

5:45 pm. It only lasts about 45 minutes so you can actually<br />

take all these new ideas with you onto the ice for your 6:45<br />

draw. The best part is that it is free! Sign up in “Game Time”.<br />

jaM CaN MINI rOCk ‘sPIel: <strong>February</strong> 7<br />

The CWC will once again host the annual<br />

CYCA Jam Can Lite Rock Bonspiel for 7<br />

- 11 year olds. Register your teams with<br />

Dave in the Curling Office. A maximum<br />

of 40 teams will be accepted so get your<br />

entries in soon! This is an open event so<br />

any combination of genders is acceptable.<br />

All participants receive a medal.<br />

the brIer Is alMOst here<br />

Only one more month before the Tim Horton’s Brier gets<br />

underway in <strong>Calgary</strong> at the Saddledome. Get your tickets<br />

through the CCA website at www.seasonofchampions.<br />

ca2009Brier/tickets.asp by clicking on the TicketMaster logo<br />

or phone them directly at 403-777-0000. Walk-up tickets will<br />

also be available at the Saddledome during the event.<br />

DIaMOND aND ChOCOlate sPIel: Feb. 11<br />

Ladies… don’t forget to sign up in “Game Time”<br />

for the fabulous Diamond & Chocolate Bonspiel<br />

taking place on Wednesday, <strong>February</strong> 11 th in the<br />

normal time slot (6:45 pm) for Wednesday Ladies<br />

Curling. It’s open to all CWC lady curlers.<br />

This fun night out affords you<br />

the opportunity to actually win<br />

diamond jewelry and if it<br />

doesn’t turn out to be your day for diamonds,<br />

you still get to munch down some delightful chocolates. How<br />

can you lose? Don’t miss this one, ladies!<br />

arMChaIr CurlING<br />

If you can’t get enough of curling at the rink, be sure to<br />

check out TV listings for the following televised events.<br />

Watch <strong>February</strong> 8 th on TSN for 2009 M & M Meat Shops<br />

Canadian Junior Men’s and Women’s final. Then, from<br />

<strong>February</strong> 21 - March 1, 2009, you can watch The Scotties<br />

Tournament of Hearts on TSN. Two draws will be televised<br />

on the first day, then three a day until the 28 th , when there<br />

will be two draws, and the final will be the only game to take<br />

place on March 1 st .<br />

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Curling<br />

PlayDOwN results<br />

Playdowns have been taking place on many fronts over<br />

the past several months and we’re pleased to report that a<br />

number of CWC teams and individuals have had their share<br />

of success in advancing to the next level of competition.<br />

Junior Districts: Jamie Cochrane, Sam Gowsell, Mark<br />

Anderson, Taylor Maryka, Josh Stanley, Michael Kerwin,<br />

Brad Padbury, Brett Zubot<br />

Junior Provincials: Kevin Yablonski, Michael Ng, Brad<br />

Benini, Derek Clark<br />

Men’s Districts: Chris Schille, Charley Thomas, Adam<br />

Enright, D.J. Kidby<br />

Women’s Southerns: Crystal Webster, Desiree Owen,<br />

Samantha Preston, Stephanie Malakoff<br />

Senior Men’s Districts: Percy Dumba, Bill Fowlis, Dave<br />

Henderson, Don Cooper, Wayne Cox, Grant Little, Al<br />

Rogers, Bill Stirling, Doug Baird, Jim Maldaner, Fred<br />

Pratt, Bruce Burton, Paul Gowsell, Brent Syme, Bob Green<br />

Masters Men’s Districts: Wayne Barrowcliffe, Al Gate, Ron<br />

McCulloch, Mickey Meraw, Dan Gugliemin<br />

Juvenile Men’s Districts: Carter Lautner, Lucas Scott, Devin<br />

MacInnis, Mac Lenton, Jim Lautner<br />

juVeNIle PrePlayDOwN bONsPIel<br />

results<br />

This event is normally held the week prior to the Juvenile<br />

District Playdowns and is run like a playdown to give<br />

inexperienced teams the opportunity to experience the<br />

playdown format. This year’s event was held January 10 - 11,<br />

with 14 of Southern Alberta’s best juvenile (17 years of age<br />

and under as of Dec 31) teams playing for $1680.00 in cash<br />

prizes.<br />

Six women’s teams signed up for this year’s event and ten<br />

men’s teams. Teams competed in a round robin format spiel<br />

and were paid for every win. In the men’s section teams were<br />

split into two five team pools for the round robin. Instead of<br />

having a bye they played off against the other pools’ bye<br />

team in a skins game. All teams were able to play five games<br />

and gained valuable experience which they can now apply in<br />

playdowns.<br />

FaMIly <strong>Day</strong> hOurs aCtIVIty<br />

CaNCellatIONs<br />

All activity lesson programs will be cancelled on Monday,<br />

<strong>February</strong> 16 th . All activities will operate as usual on Thursday,<br />

<strong>February</strong> 12 th through to and including<br />

Sunday, <strong>February</strong> 15 th . Please check your schedules closely.<br />

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kINGsMIth MeMOrIal hIGh sChOOl<br />

bONsPIel results<br />

The 20th annual Ray Kingsmith High School curling event<br />

was held over the Christmas holidays at the CWC. The<br />

competition attracted 22 teams from across Southern Alberta<br />

including Lacombe, Sundre, Red Deer, Oyen and even as far<br />

away as Whitehorse, Yukon. The teams curled for $8000 in<br />

scholarships and $2700 in cash prizes provided by the<br />

<strong>Calgary</strong> Youth Curling Association. Over the 20 years, this<br />

event has given away more than $117,000 in scholarships<br />

and $70,000 in prize money to high school curling.<br />

Winners of $4000 in scholarships in the boys division was<br />

the Shane Parcels rink from Delburne with Kalem Hamilton,<br />

Kyle Duffin and Stephen Hood. Runner up was Sundre’s<br />

Craig Bourgonje. The “B” Event was captured by the<br />

Thomas Scoffin rink from Whitehorse who toppled Andrew<br />

Dunbar and his team from Lacombe. The “C” Event<br />

champions were <strong>Calgary</strong>’s Jacob Ortt rink who defeated the<br />

Garrison’s Matthew Kindree and his squad.<br />

In the girls’ division, it was Red Deer’s Brittany Whittemore<br />

rink with Stephanie Vincent, Jena Lewis and Samantha<br />

Vincent winning $4,000 in scholarships. They were<br />

victorious over Red Deer’s Jocelyn Peterman and her team.<br />

In the Consolation Final, Keely Brown and her <strong>Calgary</strong> team<br />

knocked off the CWC’s Heather Rogers and her cohorts<br />

Rebecca Konschuh, Kristine Anderson and Jasmin Goldade.<br />

st. NICk’s results<br />

One of <strong>Calgary</strong>’s most popular ladies bonspiels, the St.<br />

Nick’s, was held again in early December with a full field of<br />

32 teams. As usual, the players were treated to a great lunch,<br />

some terrific raffle prizes and of course a visit from old St<br />

Nick and his elf.<br />

Judy Carr and her <strong>Calgary</strong> Curling <strong>Club</strong> team of Betty<br />

Clarke, Norah Eaves, and Chris Huzzey captured top honours<br />

in the “A” Event by defeating a CWC team skipped by<br />

Arthena Fleming with Marj Stewart, Lois Robostan and<br />

Lynwen Hart.<br />

In the “B” Event, Hilltop Curling <strong>Club</strong>’s Marilyn Bratton and<br />

her team knocked off Wendy McCulloch’s North Hill squad.<br />

Loretta Bauer with teammates Joyce Littke, Karen Won, and<br />

Merla Dell took “C” Event honours with a victory over Bev<br />

Buckley, Trish Jennett, Darlene Hall and Heide Stauffer-<br />

Hill from the CWC. Both semi-final runner-up teams in the<br />

“C” Event hail from the CWC, Michelle Ewanchuk,<br />

Audrey Buchanan, Audrey Huculak, and Denise Heine;<br />

and the Brenda Rogers team with Valli Stuart, Sue<br />

Kimber, and Wendy Dickin.<br />

Congratulations to all of our CWC teams who performed so<br />

well this year.


CurlING tIP OF the MONth – stOP slOw Play<br />

As in golf, slow play in curling can be frustrating. It is up to each and every player to do their part to speed up play<br />

so we can all play eight ends. There are many ways to speed up the game. Here are some ideas that might help:<br />

• Be on the ice 5 minutes before game time. This allows for the obligatory handshakes, warm-up<br />

slides, coin toss and still allows you to start on time.<br />

• Sweepers should get out their player’s next rock.<br />

• Do not pull out the opposition’s stones. Teams often throw their rocks out of order and you may<br />

not know what the order is. Also, pulling out rocks creates a tripping hazard.<br />

• As soon as the opposing player has released their stone, the next player to throw should move<br />

quickly to the hack so they can be ready to throw as soon as their skip takes control of the house.<br />

• If you do not have hammer, your lead should not help to put the rocks away. The lead should find<br />

their first rock, get in the hack, clean their rock and be prepared to throw as soon as the skip is at the other end.<br />

• Curling is not a democracy. Front end players should not provide input on strategy unless asked. Be prepared to<br />

contribute when asked but otherwise, keep it to yourself. Even the thirds need to exercise restraint when it comes to<br />

giving advice. Not only does second guessing their every call undermine the skip, it also slows down the game.<br />

• Other than at the end of the game, rocks do not need to be put away in order (this one is hard for many people to let go<br />

of). Simply putting the rocks neatly in the corners and not worrying about number order saves a lot of time.<br />

• If you are compulsive about putting rocks away in order and can’t let go of that one, skips can help by putting rocks that<br />

are out of play in their appropriate place as the end progresses.<br />

• Rocks don’t have to match up with the colour of the rock boxes until they’re put away at the end of the game. It will not<br />

affect the game so there is no need to waste time switching corners.<br />

• Skips must stay focused on the next shot and not be chatting with the opposing skip or adjacent sheets.<br />

• Skips could call a simpler game. Simple strategy usually means simpler shots with a higher execution rate which is good<br />

for our confidence as club level curlers. It also means there is less likelihood of having a million rocks in play which<br />

lead to complex, multi-option situations where too much deliberation about the next shot occurs.<br />

The overall key to a fast game is being ready to go at all times. Be aware of your team, be aware of<br />

your opposition, and always be one step ahead. If you can get into a nice fast rhythm<br />

you’ll find your game runs smoother and will be more enjoyable for all parties involved.<br />

Brain Gym 101<br />

Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 28 th<br />

and Sunday, March 1 st<br />

Saturday, March 14 th<br />

and Sunday, March 15 th<br />

9:30 am - 4:30 pm<br />

$400 plus GST<br />

Instructor: Patricia Elford,<br />

Licensed Brain Gym Educator<br />

Who is Brain Gym for?<br />

Teachers, students, parents, grandparents.<br />

Everyone can benefit!<br />

What is Brain Gym?<br />

It’s a series of fun, quick<br />

and energizing movements.<br />

Why use Brain Gym?<br />

These activities are taught in the context of action<br />

balances to personal goals. It may be to improve<br />

memory, facilitate the opening of learning blocks,<br />

losing weight, improving focus, etc.<br />

Sign up on “Game Time”.<br />

CWC<br />

CaterinG<br />

For all your catering needs<br />

let us help you plan your special event!<br />

We have professionally appointed<br />

catering & Meeting facilities for<br />

groups of 3 to 300.<br />

<strong>February</strong> 2009 Member Sponsored Catering Events<br />

Ian Sanft - HSBC Bank of Canada<br />

Carol Johnston - Dr. Gordon Townsend School ACH<br />

Terry & Laura Hiner - Birthday <strong>Dinner</strong><br />

Pam Verhagen - <strong>Dinner</strong> Party<br />

Donna Phillips - CAPL<br />

Peter Nishimura - Meeting<br />

Dorothy Fox - U of C Dept. of Chemistry<br />

Thank you to our members for sponsoring events at the <strong>Club</strong>.<br />

We apologize if we have missed your name on this list.<br />

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adminton<br />

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badminton<br />

Dave McMaster | 403.338.2429 (local 429) | davem@calgarywinterclub.com<br />

FaMIly <strong>Day</strong><br />

Members are reminded that all badminton scheduled events<br />

are suspended on Monday, <strong>February</strong> 16 th to observe the<br />

<strong>Family</strong> <strong>Day</strong> holiday.<br />

uPCOMING eVeNts<br />

<strong>February</strong> 2 - 5 Singles and Mixed <strong>Club</strong> Championships<br />

<strong>February</strong> 13 - 15 BC Junior Elite, Vancouver<br />

<strong>February</strong> 20 - 22 CWC Seniors and Masters Tourney<br />

March 2 - 5 Doubles and Benny Hill <strong>Club</strong><br />

Championships<br />

MeMber reMINDer - weD. OPeN tIMes<br />

Members are reminded that the badminton courts are<br />

available for open booking on Wednesdays from 8 pm<br />

onwards. This is the only weekday time that courts are not<br />

booked for league and ladder play.<br />

baDMINtON <strong>Club</strong> ChaMPIONshIPs<br />

Members are reminded that this year's Singles and Mixed<br />

Doubles <strong>Club</strong> Championships will run from <strong>February</strong> 2 - 5.<br />

Play will begin at 6 pm each evening, with an A/B/C and D<br />

format (guaranteeing each participant 3 matches). This event<br />

welcomes players of all levels. As a follow up, the Benny<br />

Hill and Doubles <strong>Club</strong> Championships will take place from<br />

March 2 - 5, following the same format. Cost for the event is<br />

$45 per player, regardless of the number of events entered.<br />

Sign up on “Game Time”.<br />

Easter Brunch<br />

9:30 am - 2:30 pm<br />

$25.95/Adults<br />

$24.95/Seniors<br />

$16.95/Youth Adult (11 - 15)<br />

$1.50 per year of age for children 3 - 10 years<br />

Easter <strong>Dinner</strong><br />

5 - 8 pm<br />

$26.95/Adults<br />

$25.95/Seniors<br />

$16.95/Youth Adult (11 - 15)<br />

$1.50 per year of age for children 3 - 10 years<br />

Masters returNs tO CwC<br />

The <strong>Club</strong> will host a Seniors and Masters event from<br />

<strong>February</strong> 20 - 22. This tournament, which begins at age 30<br />

and advances in 10 year increments, will begin play Friday at<br />

5 pm with social functions running both Friday and Saturday<br />

evening. Players may register through Badminton Alberta by<br />

going to their website at www.badmintonalberta.ca and<br />

following the prompts. Cost of the event is $75 per player<br />

and participants are limited to three events.<br />

ClOutIer takes<br />

2 at latest<br />

alberta serIes<br />

Congratulations to<br />

Milaine Cloutier and<br />

Ingrid Bauer for<br />

winning the ladies doubles event at the Alberta Series, played<br />

last month at Mount Royal College. After securing her<br />

doubles win, Cloutier then proceeded to win the mixed<br />

doubles event with Jon Vandervet from Edmonton.<br />

seNIOrs aND Masters strIke GOlD at<br />

GleNCOe<br />

Congratulations to the following members for their winning<br />

performances at last month’s Glencoe Seniors and Masters<br />

event.<br />

Ladies Doubles: Joanne Gillette<br />

Mens Doubles: Brian Dick and Harry Mah<br />

Easter Sunday<br />

Sunday, April 12 th<br />

Call David Hoffman at 403.338-2431<br />

for reservations. Please leave a message.<br />

Reservations begin March 1, 2009 until April 5, 2009.<br />

Prices do not include GST or Gratuities.<br />

Reservations are required and 72-hour<br />

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Rick Johnston | 403.338.2447 (local 447) | rickj@calgarywinterclub.com<br />

uPCOMING eVeNts<br />

March 7 Tennis Fun Night<br />

March 12 - 15 Tennis Mixed <strong>Club</strong> Championships<br />

April 23 - 26 Junior <strong>Club</strong> Championships<br />

May 1 & 2 Fun Teams Tournament<br />

May 2 Wind Up Party<br />

May 12 Tennis AGM<br />

sINGles <strong>Club</strong> ChaMPIONshIPs<br />

The 2008/2009 Singles <strong>Club</strong> Championships were held<br />

November 13 - 16 with 42 participants in six events.<br />

Participants enjoyed a triple-knockout format, ensuring a<br />

minimum of three matches per player. There were many<br />

closely contested matches, including three-set matches in the<br />

finals of the Women’s A and Men’s C events, and a three<br />

hour and fifty minute epic Men's A semi-final with Jethro<br />

Cheung prevailing 7 - 6 (3), 6 - 7 (1), 7 - 6 (4) over Steve<br />

Kirk.<br />

Results<br />

Men’s A Scott Rutherford def. Jethro Cheung<br />

6 - 3, 6 - 3<br />

Women’s A Kelsi Oliphant def. Mikaela Bennett<br />

1 - 6, 7 - 6 (1) 7 - 5<br />

Men’s B Westin Bennett def. Bruce Roberts<br />

6 - 4, 6 - 3<br />

Men’s C Thomas Lee def. Sidney Yap<br />

2 - 6, 7 - 6 (6), 6 - 4<br />

Women’s C Jacqueline Padley def. Mie Konno<br />

6 - 3, 6 - 3<br />

Men’s D Hank Yap def. Conrad Ayasse<br />

6 - 2, 6 - 1<br />

Women`s A<br />

Champion<br />

Kelsi Oliphant<br />

(pictured left) with<br />

Mikaela Bennett.<br />

Lily Weibe (pictured right) from Saskatchewan<br />

defeated CWC member Mikaela Bennett<br />

in the final of under 14 girls.<br />

tennis<br />

Men`s A champion Scott Rutherford (pictured left)<br />

with Jethro Cheung.<br />

MIxeD DOubles <strong>Club</strong> ChaMPIONshIPs<br />

We invite you to join the 2008/2009 Mixed Doubles <strong>Club</strong><br />

Championships being held March 12 - 15. Each team will<br />

play a minimum of three matches, best of three set format.<br />

Events include A/B (4.5 and up) and C/D (up to and<br />

including 4.0) Sign up on “Game Time” with a partner, or<br />

talk to one of the pros if you need help finding a partner. .<br />

See you there!<br />

juNIOr teNNIs tOurNaMeNt<br />

The CWC hosted a Junior open Tennis tournament from<br />

January 2- 4. We had 68 players compete in the tournament<br />

with age categories of under 14 and under 18 boys and girls.<br />

In addition to lots of exciting tennis, the <strong>Club</strong> hosted a<br />

dodgeball event Saturday evening. Thanks to Hank Yap,<br />

Mike Bennett and Todd Oliphant for running the dodge<br />

ball event. Several CWC players had excellent results including<br />

Mikaela Bennett who finished second in girls under 14<br />

and Kelsi Oliphant who finished fourth.<br />

Thanks to all who volunteered at the tournament and special<br />

thanks to Jeannie Oliphant, Cathy Bennett and Hank Yap<br />

for their help in organizing volunteers for the tournament<br />

desk.<br />

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55+ section<br />

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55 Plus section<br />

Marsha Lawson | 403.338.2435 (local 435) | marshal@calgarywinterclub.com<br />

55+ seCtION COOrDINatOr<br />

Marsha Lawson, our 55 Plus Coordinator will be available<br />

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8 am - 12 Noon.<br />

55+ rOOM hOurs<br />

The 55+ Room is open from 7 am to 4:30 pm, Monday<br />

through Friday. Leisure activities, including the lending<br />

library, darts, games, game boards and social gatherings in<br />

the lower level take place in the 55+ room when no other<br />

programs are scheduled.<br />

Members are welcome to use the lower level of the room<br />

even if there is an activity on the main level. If there is no<br />

designated evening activity, members are also welcome to<br />

use the room. For the entry code, inquire at the Front Desk.<br />

We also have a lending library of jigsaw puzzles. Come<br />

check it out!<br />

55+ MeMbershIP<br />

The fee for 55+ membership will remain unchanged for<br />

2008/2009 at $12.<br />

suNshINe laDy<br />

If you have news of any member’s illness, operation or<br />

bereavement, please contact Maud Kendrick at<br />

403-289-9034. Maud will send a card on behalf of all<br />

members.<br />

Free DrOP IN aCtIVItIes<br />

All Drop in participants must register every fall for the year.<br />

Ladies Drop In Tennis - Mondays, 2 - 4 pm<br />

Mixed Drop In Tennis - Tuesdays, 2 - 4 pm<br />

Mixed Drop In Badminton - Wednesdays,<br />

10 am - noon<br />

Mixed Drop In Bridge - Wednesdays, 1 - 4 pm<br />

Mixed Drop In Bridge - Wednesdays, 7 - 9 pm<br />

Duplicate Bridge - Tuesdays, 7 - 10 pm<br />

Duplicate Bridge - Thursdays, 1 - 4 pm<br />

Hearing Solutions<br />

He/She never listens to me!<br />

10:30 am, Wednesday, <strong>February</strong> 18 th<br />

Cost: $10 - Location: 55+ Room<br />

Session is open to all CWC members. Discussion and demo about how<br />

hearing impairment may effect your life. Latest technology and a<br />

listening system demo for each participant with or without a hearing aid.<br />

Sign up on “Game Time”.<br />

CwC ChOrus<br />

The CWC chorus meets on the first and third Friday of each<br />

month. Please sign up in “Game Time” or contact Marsha to<br />

register for you.<br />

CaMeOs (COMe aND Meet eaCh Other)<br />

“CAMEO” events will take place monthly and may involve<br />

short excursions, in house parties, tournaments, any fun<br />

event that anyone who is a 55+ member may participate in.<br />

Activities, times, and prices may vary but the event will<br />

always be a Saturday. If you have ideas for an event please<br />

call Marsha at 403-338-2435.<br />

The next CAMEO event is a Tea Dance on Saturday,<br />

<strong>February</strong> 14 th at 3 pm. Cost is only $7.50. Guests are<br />

welcome. Please register in “Game Time”.<br />

55+ Luncheons<br />

Cost of luncheons<br />

are $16. 95 for 55+<br />

members and $18.95<br />

for non-members<br />

Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 11:30 aM<br />

Menu is mixed green leaf salad with a variety of dressings;<br />

Irish beef and vegetable stew; creamy mashed potatoes;<br />

and lemon meringue pie. Special guest, Brian Brennan, will<br />

be speaking on “The Life and Times of Ernest Manning”.<br />

Wednesday, april 1, 2009 at 11:30 aM<br />

Menu is mixed green leaf salad with a variety of dressings;<br />

beef stroganoff; button mushrooms; dill pickles and sour<br />

cream; buttered pasta noodles; steamed vegetable medley;<br />

and assorted squares and tarts. Guest speaker TBA.<br />

There are several options to register:<br />

• register at the current luncheon for the following month<br />

• register on-line through “Game Time” after 6 pm on<br />

luncheon day<br />

• register in person at the Sports Office<br />

• or register by calling Marsha at 403-338-2435 (she is<br />

available on a limited basis and will only be able to<br />

process your request the next time she is in). The Front<br />

Desk will not take phone registration.<br />

Cancellations and bookings must be made before<br />

9 am on the Monday prior to the luncheon date.


aFFIlIateD <strong>Club</strong>s<br />

Canadian Affiliated <strong>Club</strong>s<br />

The Arbutus <strong>Club</strong>, Vancouver, BC<br />

The Badminton and Racquet <strong>Club</strong> of Toronto<br />

Boulevard <strong>Club</strong>, Toronto, Ontario<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Atwater, Montreal, Quebec<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Sportif MAA, Montreal, Quebec<br />

Derrick Golf & <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>Club</strong>, Edmonton, AB<br />

The Granite <strong>Club</strong>, Toronto, Ontario<br />

Hollyburn Country <strong>Club</strong>, Vancouver, B.C.<br />

Jericho Tennis <strong>Club</strong>, Vancouver, B.C.<br />

North Shore <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>Club</strong>, Vancouver, B.C.<br />

Royal Glenora <strong>Club</strong>, Edmonton, Alberta<br />

The Toronto Cricket Skating & Curling <strong>Club</strong><br />

The Toronto Lawn Tennis <strong>Club</strong><br />

Union <strong>Club</strong>, Victoria, B.C.<br />

Vancouver Lawn Tennis & Badminton <strong>Club</strong><br />

Winnipeg <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>Club</strong>, Winnipeg, Manitoba<br />

American Affiliated <strong>Club</strong>s<br />

The Ashford <strong>Club</strong>, in Atlanta, Georgia<br />

Bellevue <strong>Club</strong>, Bellevue, Washington<br />

Berkeley City <strong>Club</strong>, Berkeley, California<br />

City <strong>Club</strong> of Lansing, Lansing, Michigan<br />

Honolulu <strong>Club</strong>, Honolulu, Hawaii<br />

India House <strong>Club</strong>, New York, New York<br />

Pacific <strong>Club</strong>, Newport Beach, California<br />

Penn <strong>Club</strong>, New York, New York<br />

The Spokane <strong>Club</strong>, Spokane, Washington<br />

The Tacoma <strong>Club</strong>, Tacoma, Washington<br />

The University <strong>Club</strong>, Memphis, Tennessee<br />

University <strong>Club</strong> of Grand Rapids, Michigan<br />

Washington Athletic <strong>Club</strong>, Seattle, Washington<br />

International Affiliated <strong>Club</strong>s<br />

Alpha Business <strong>Club</strong>, Munchen, Germany<br />

American <strong>Club</strong>, Singapore<br />

Banker’s <strong>Club</strong>, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia<br />

Berlin Capital <strong>Club</strong>, Berlin, Germany<br />

Berliner Golf & Country <strong>Club</strong> Motzener, Germany<br />

Brocket Hall Golf <strong>Club</strong>, Hertordshire, Great Britain<br />

Casino De Madrid, Madrid, Spain<br />

Chang An <strong>Club</strong>, Beijing, China<br />

City <strong>Club</strong> of Nanjing (China – open mid-2008)<br />

City <strong>Club</strong> of Tokyo, Japan<br />

Capital <strong>Club</strong>, Dubai<br />

Cypress Lakes Golf & Country <strong>Club</strong>, Australia<br />

Doha <strong>Club</strong>, Doha, Qatar<br />

Golfclub Beuerberg e.V., Germany<br />

Golfclub-und Landclub Bad Neuenahr<br />

Golfclub Schwanhof, Germany<br />

Golf-und Country <strong>Club</strong> Elfrather Mühle e.V.<br />

Golf-und Land-<strong>Club</strong> Köln e.V., Germany<br />

Golf-<strong>Club</strong> Würzburg e.V., Germany<br />

Guangzhou Luhu Golf & Country <strong>Club</strong>, China<br />

Grand Millennium Sukhumvit, Bangkok, Thailand<br />

Hanoi <strong>Club</strong>, Hanoi, Vietnam<br />

Havanna Lounge, Bremen, Germany<br />

Havanna Lounge, Frankfurt, Germany<br />

Havanna Lounge, Hannover, Germany<br />

Hong Kong Football <strong>Club</strong>, Hong Kong<br />

The International <strong>Club</strong>, Xiamen, China<br />

Klub Polskiej Rady Biznesu, Poland<br />

Kobe <strong>Club</strong>, Kobe, Japan<br />

Kowloon Cricket <strong>Club</strong>, Hong Kong<br />

London Capital <strong>Club</strong>, London, Great Britain<br />

Mercantile Athletic <strong>Club</strong>, Tainan, Taiwan<br />

Mercantile <strong>Club</strong>, Jakarta, Indonesia<br />

Monolith <strong>Family</strong> City <strong>Club</strong>, Moscow, Russia<br />

NRI’s <strong>Club</strong> International, Hyderabad, A.P. India<br />

Rivers <strong>Club</strong> of Tianjin (China)<br />

Rotonda Business-<strong>Club</strong>, Cologne, Germany<br />

Seoul City <strong>Club</strong>, Seoul, Korea<br />

Shanghai Racquet <strong>Club</strong>, China<br />

Stoke Park <strong>Club</strong>, Buckinghamshire, Britain<br />

Tokyo Capital <strong>Club</strong>, Japan<br />

Tower <strong>Club</strong>, Manila, Philippines<br />

Wanderers <strong>Club</strong>, Johannesburg, South Africa<br />

Wittelsbacher Golfclub & Hotel, Germany<br />

Yokohama Country & Athletic <strong>Club</strong>, Japan<br />

Membership<br />

Glenda Marr | 403.338.2416 (local 416)<br />

Welcome NeW members!<br />

The following families have recently joined The <strong>Calgary</strong> <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>Club</strong> and are<br />

awaiting full active membership.<br />

Rick Chuk & Anne Guan (child: Lucas)<br />

Janice By & Andrew Jonsson<br />

Robyn & Kristina Regehr (child: Wyatt)<br />

Kerrie Murray & Leigh Clarke (children: Nathaniel & Emily)<br />

New conversion members:<br />

Chris & Lydia Wojtkiw (child: Aidan)<br />

Sean & Cathy Clynch (children: Catie & Connor)<br />

A “BIG Thank You” to Robyn Bews for her referral of<br />

Kerrie Murray and her family to join the <strong>Calgary</strong> <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>Club</strong>.<br />

aDult lOCker rOOMs<br />

Families with young children and in particular opposite gender children can enjoy<br />

the privacy of individual changing rooms in the <strong>Family</strong> Locker Room. Children<br />

aged 5 and over are not permitted in the opposite gender adult locker rooms (as<br />

outlined in R 6.10.1 of our <strong>Club</strong> Rules & Regulations). We want to provide a<br />

comfortable environment for all of our members including those with and without<br />

children. Please remind your children that the Adult Lounges in the locker rooms<br />

are for members age 18+. There are numerous seating areas for your children to<br />

wait or relax elsewhere in the club. Your cooperation is appreciated.<br />

NOt usING yOur lOCker? theN yOu CaN Get a reFuND!<br />

To resign a locker, just visit any of the staff at the sports office and they will<br />

happily and quickly fill out the appropriate paper work. Locker costs are pro-rated<br />

to ensure members are only charged for actual use of the locker. Once resigned, a<br />

refund of the pro-rated amount will appear on your next statement. Each<br />

family is allowed one locker in the men’s locker room and one locker in the<br />

women’s locker room OR one locker in the family change room. If you are on a<br />

wait list for a locker, you can check with the sports desk any time of the day to<br />

check your status on the waitlist. Only full, active members are eligible for a locker.<br />

Changing your membership status to a social or non resident membership will result<br />

in an immediate locker resignation. If items cannot be emptied from the locker, we<br />

can keep them at the front desk for pick up.<br />

ChaNGes tO yOur MeMbershIP<br />

Did you know that you can make changes to your membership throughout the year?<br />

The <strong>Calgary</strong> <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>Club</strong>’s fiscal year is July 1- June 30 and many Shareholders<br />

wait until the annual renewal time to make additions or deletions of family<br />

members on their memberships. But changes can be made throughout the year;<br />

especially if a family member moves away or is unable to use the <strong>Club</strong>. If you have<br />

any questions about your membership, please call the membership department at<br />

(403) 338-2416 or (403) 338-2418. A ‘Member Change Form’ can also be found on<br />

the <strong>Club</strong>’s website under the membership tab.<br />

In Memory of...<br />

Sonja “Sonny” Dick<br />

member since 1974<br />

Contact Glenda Marr at 403-338-2416 or glendam@calgarywinterclub.com<br />

if you have submissions for “In Memory Of”.<br />

Bruce Brennan<br />

member since 1989<br />

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Members’ Directory<br />

Call Glenda Marr to book your ad | 403.338.2416 (local 416) | glendam@calgarywinterclub.com<br />

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www.calgarycatclinic.com<br />

403-289-9999<br />

meow@calgarycatclinic.com<br />

escape the Cold winter!<br />

Call Dale Green at 403-608-1410 for details<br />

For rent: beautiful, warm Mesa arizona, fully furnished<br />

3bDrM Villa-home w/ attached double garage. Private<br />

setting, backing onto golf course with community pool &<br />

playground. Prime dates still available.<br />

Spring registration notice<br />

For the upcoming spring registration in March,<br />

there will be a split of two separate registration days:<br />

Registration for Aquatics, Bowling,<br />

Preschool, Skating, Tennis<br />

Active members: 6 am, Tuesday, March 10 th<br />

Select Waitlist members: 6 am, Tuesday, March 17 th<br />

Registration for 55+ Section, Badminton,<br />

Fitness & Lifestyle, Squash<br />

Active members: 6 am, Wednesday, March 11 th<br />

Select Waitlist members: 6 am, Wednesday, March 18 th<br />

The <strong>Calgary</strong> <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>Club</strong> does not endorse in any manner any of the products or services advertised in this newsletter. You are advised to conduct your own research as to the suitability of the products or services advertised. The <strong>Calgary</strong> <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>Club</strong> does not<br />

assume any responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided for these advertisements, nor does it assume responsibility for the provision of any such products or services, or the manner in which such products or services are provided.


Members’ Directory<br />

Call Glenda Marr to book your ad | 403.338.2416 (local 416) | glendam@calgarywinterclub.com<br />

Small and Medium Enterprise Owner/Managers<br />

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manage the workforce? Recruiting, employee retention and<br />

workplace problem solving, structuring compensation to best<br />

effect, coaching and others. For 15 years JCOR has assisted by<br />

being the part-time, when-needed HR department.<br />

David waymouth<br />

jCOr human resource services Inc.<br />

telephone: 403.543.6044<br />

david.waymouth@jcorhr.com<br />

www.jcorhr.com<br />

BUILDING? RENOVATING?<br />

KNOW YOUR OPTIONS BEFORE YOU START<br />

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ph: 403-289-9775<br />

Country Hills Golf <strong>Club</strong> Designate<br />

Membership Available for 2009 Season<br />

Membership Includes:<br />

Unlimited golf and ability to book tee times; <strong>Club</strong><br />

Storage & cleaning; Men’s Locker Room Access; Access to<br />

pro shop, Dining & Lounge; Free access to driving range<br />

and ability to book private lessons.<br />

For further information contact Don at (403) 242-3676<br />

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Fantastic Skiing Horsethief<br />

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Sleeps up to 5 (Non-Smoking)<br />

Nightly and Weekly Rates<br />

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The <strong>Calgary</strong> <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>Club</strong> does not endorse in any manner any of the products or services advertised in this newsletter. You are advised to conduct your own research as to the suitability of the products or services advertised. The <strong>Calgary</strong> <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>Club</strong> does not<br />

assume any responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided for these advertisements, nor does it assume responsibility for the provision of any such products or services, or the manner in which such products or services are provided.<br />

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Member ads


Calendar<br />

Sunday<br />

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1<br />

818 Cafe<br />

Sunday Brunch<br />

10 am - 1 pm<br />

818 Cafe<br />

CWC Pasta Night<br />

<strong>February</strong> 2009 Calendar<br />

Main Switchboard | 403-289-5511 | calgarywinterclub.com<br />

Monday<br />

2<br />

Tuesday<br />

3<br />

Wednesday<br />

4<br />

Thursday Friday<br />

5 6<br />

Saturday<br />

7<br />

Squash Girls Fun<br />

<strong>Day</strong> 1 - 3:30 pm<br />

CYCA Jam Can<br />

Lite Rocks<br />

Bonspiel<br />

1 - 5 pm<br />

818 Cafe<br />

Prime Rib <strong>Dinner</strong><br />

5 - 8 pm<br />

CPR Level “C” and 8 9<br />

AED First Aid<br />

Course 9 am - 3 pm<br />

818 Cafe Preschool Love A<br />

Sunday Brunch Lots Celebration<br />

10 am - 1 pm 9:30 - 11:30 am<br />

Bowling <strong>Family</strong><br />

Twosome 1 or 3 pm<br />

818 Cafe 818 Cafe<br />

CWC Pasta Night Steak Sandwich<br />

5 - 8 pm Night 5 - 8 pm<br />

10 11<br />

12 13 14<br />

55+ Bridge<br />

1 pm<br />

Youth Teachers’ 55+ Tea Dance<br />

Teen Valentine<br />

Convention 3 - 6 pm<br />

Card Making 5:30 pm<br />

Funbowl 10:30 am<br />

Curling Ladies’ Duplicate Bridge<br />

818 Cafe<br />

818 Cafe Diamond and 1 pm<br />

818 Cafe Valentine’s<br />

Pizza Night Chocolate Night<br />

Friday Night Buffet Sweetheart <strong>Dinner</strong><br />

5 - 8 pm 818 Cafe 818 Cafe & Catch of the <strong>Day</strong><br />

Duplicate Bridge Alberta Prime Rib Fish & Chips Night Squash - Adult Prime Rib <strong>Dinner</strong><br />

7 pm Buffet 5 - 8 pm 5 - 8 pm Beg. Drop-In 7 pm 5 - 8 pm<br />

15 16<br />

<strong>Family</strong> <strong>Day</strong><br />

<strong>Club</strong> Hours<br />

6:45 am - 11 pm<br />

818 Cafe No Swim Lessons,<br />

Sunday Brunch Fitness & Aquafit<br />

10 am - 1 pm Classes Cancelled<br />

Teen Dodgeball<br />

818 Cafe Tournament - 1 pm<br />

CWC Pasta Night 818 Cafe Steak<br />

5 - 8 pm Sandwich Night<br />

17 55+ 18 19 Curling Skip 20 21<br />

Hearing Solutions<br />

Smart Seminar<br />

Skating Bowling Mixed<br />

10:30 am Duplicate Bridge Simulation Ice Interclub 7:30 pm<br />

55+ Bridge 1 pm Friday Night Buffet (Glencoe <strong>Club</strong>)<br />

1 pm<br />

& Catch of the <strong>Day</strong> 818 Cafe<br />

818 Cafe<br />

818 Cafe Squash - Junior Prime Rib <strong>Dinner</strong><br />

Pizza Night 818 Cafe Fish & Chips Night Drop-In 7 pm 5 - 8 pm<br />

5 - 8 pm Alberta Prime Rib 5 - 8 pm<br />

Duplicate Bridge Buffet 5 - 8 pm<br />

Badminton Seniors & Masters Tourney<br />

7 pm Squash Adult <strong>Club</strong> Championships<br />

818 Cafe<br />

Sunday Brunch<br />

10 am - 1 pm<br />

Skating Theatre<br />

On Ice Seminar<br />

Squash Junior<br />

Grand Prix<br />

818 Cafe - CWC<br />

Pasta Night 5 - 8 pm<br />

22 23<br />

24 25 26 27<br />

28<br />

March 1 March 2 March 3<br />

Brain Gym 101<br />

9:30 am<br />

818 Cafe<br />

Sunday Brunch<br />

10 am - 1 pm<br />

818 Cafe<br />

CWC Pasta Night<br />

5 - 8 pm<br />

818 Cafe<br />

Steak Sandwich<br />

Night 5 - 8 pm<br />

818 Cafe<br />

Steak Sandwich<br />

Night 5 - 8 pm<br />

On-line Registration<br />

for Beginning<br />

Steps/Giant Steps<br />

opens for Active<br />

Members 6 am<br />

818 Cafe Steak<br />

Sandwich Night<br />

818 Cafe<br />

Pizza Night<br />

5 - 8 pm<br />

Duplicate Bridge<br />

7 pm<br />

818 Cafe<br />

Pizza Night<br />

5 - 8 pm<br />

Volunteer<br />

Appreciation Night<br />

Duplicate Bridge<br />

7 pm<br />

818 Cafe<br />

Pizza Night<br />

5 - 8 pm<br />

Duplicate Bridge<br />

7 pm<br />

55+ Luncheon<br />

11:30 am<br />

55+ Bridge<br />

1 pm<br />

818 Cafe<br />

Alberta Prime Rib<br />

Buffet 5 - 8 pm<br />

5 - 8 pm Badminton Singles and Mixed <strong>Club</strong> Championships<br />

At Beacon, everyone learns to read!<br />

Come join the Beacon family!<br />

55+ Bridge<br />

1 pm<br />

818 Cafe<br />

Alberta Prime Rib<br />

Buffet 5 - 8 pm<br />

March 4<br />

55+ Luncheon<br />

11:30 am<br />

55+ Bridge<br />

1 pm<br />

818 Cafe<br />

Alberta Prime Rib<br />

Buffet 5 - 8 pm<br />

Badminton Doubles and Benny Hill <strong>Club</strong> Championships<br />

Is reading the problem?<br />

Find out with our FREE report!<br />

Ask about our French program www.literacycanada.com/winter<br />

Duplicate Bridge<br />

1 pm<br />

818 Cafe<br />

Fish & Chips Night<br />

5 - 8 pm<br />

Bowling - Teen<br />

Playoffs<br />

Duplicate Bridge<br />

1 pm<br />

818 Cafe<br />

Fish & Chips Night<br />

5 - 8 pm<br />

March 5<br />

Duplicate Bridge<br />

1 pm<br />

818 Cafe<br />

Fish & Chips Night<br />

5 - 8 pm<br />

Bowling Ladies<br />

Interclub 9:30 am<br />

818 Cafe<br />

Friday Night Buffet<br />

& Catch of the <strong>Day</strong><br />

Squash - Ladies’<br />

Drop-In 7 pm<br />

818 Cafe<br />

Friday Night Buffet<br />

& Catch of the <strong>Day</strong><br />

5 - 8 pm<br />

Squash - Advanced/<br />

Open Drop-In 7 pm<br />

<strong>Family</strong> Movie<br />

Night 7 pm<br />

March 6<br />

Bowling Youth<br />

Wind-up Banquet<br />

818 Cafe<br />

Friday Night Buffet<br />

& Catch of the <strong>Day</strong><br />

5 - 8 pm<br />

Squash - Open<br />

Drop-In 7 pm<br />

Bowling - Youth<br />

Playoffs<br />

Brain Gym 101<br />

9:30 am<br />

818 Cafe<br />

Prime Rib <strong>Dinner</strong><br />

5 - 8 pm<br />

March 7<br />

818 Cafe<br />

Prime Rib <strong>Dinner</strong><br />

5 - 8 pm<br />

realtOr


818<br />

cafe<br />

Curling<br />

Weekly Features<br />

Monday<br />

steak sandwich Night<br />

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm<br />

$13.95/person<br />

Add garlic tiger prawns for $5.95<br />

tuesday<br />

<strong>Calgary</strong> winter <strong>Club</strong> Pizza Night<br />

5:00 - 8:00 pm<br />

$13.95/pizza (3 toppings)<br />

Extra Toppings $1.50 each<br />

wednesday<br />

CwC Prime rib buffet<br />

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm<br />

Adults: $19.95 Seniors: $18.95<br />

Children: $1.50/year of age (3 - 10)<br />

(Children under three eat free)<br />

thursday<br />

english style Fish & Chips<br />

Freshly Battered Fish with<br />

Homemade French Fries & Coleslaw<br />

5:00 - 8:00 pm • $13.95/person<br />

Friday<br />

CwC Friday Night buffet<br />

5:00 - 8:00 pm<br />

Adults: $18.95 Seniors: $17.95<br />

Children: $1.50/year of age (3 - 10)<br />

(Children under three eat free)<br />

&<br />

Catch Of the <strong>Day</strong><br />

5:00 - 8:00 pm<br />

Chef’s Weekly Seafood Entree Selection Subject to<br />

Market Price Each Week<br />

saturday<br />

Prime rib <strong>Dinner</strong><br />

Regular Cut (8 oz.): $17.95<br />

<strong>Winter</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Cut (12 oz.): $21.95<br />

Served with Baked Potato & Seasonal Fresh Vegetables<br />

sunday<br />

<strong>Calgary</strong> winter <strong>Club</strong> Pasta Night<br />

Featured Weekly Pasta<br />

5:00 - 8:00 pm • $16.95/adults $15.95/Seniors<br />

$8.95 for children 3 - 10 years of age<br />

(Children under three eat free)<br />

Prices do not include gratuities or GST.<br />

Please make reservations in advance as the<br />

818 Cafe is getting busier all the time!<br />

818<br />

c a f e<br />

10 am - 1 pm<br />

SUNDAY BRUNCH<br />

$22.95/Adults<br />

$20.95/Seniors<br />

$14.95/Young Adults (11 - 15 years)<br />

Kids Eat Free Program<br />

Prices do not include GST or Gratuities<br />

Children aged 10 and under<br />

EAT FREE & PLAY FREE!<br />

With the purchase of an adult brunch, one child age 10<br />

and younger eats FREE! Children also have a special<br />

buffet just for themselves at just the right height!<br />

Or they can eat from the regular adult buffet. Once the<br />

children have eaten, they can enjoy fun and games<br />

in the supervised Childcare Centre with no<br />

charge for members or guests’ children!<br />

Not valid with Special Theme Brunch dates.<br />

Reservations are recommended.<br />

* Reservations until Noon<br />

Italian Themed Brunch ~ March 15, 2009<br />

UPCOMING SPECIAL THEME BRUNCHES<br />

For Special brunches only, call 403-338-2431<br />

$25.95/Adults<br />

$24.95/Seniors<br />

$16.95/Young Adults (11 - 15 years)<br />

$1.95 per year of age for children (3 - 10 years)<br />

Children under three years of age eat free<br />

Prices do not include GST or Gratuities<br />

April 12 Easter Brunch<br />

May 10 Mother’s <strong>Day</strong> Brunch<br />

June 21 Father’s <strong>Day</strong> Brunch<br />

Reservations are required 48 hours in advance.<br />

Member account number, phone number and<br />

number of adults, seniors, young adults and/or<br />

children are required to make reservations.<br />

Please call the Front Desk 48 hours in<br />

advance for your reservation at<br />

403-289-5511.<br />

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eturN uNDelIVerable<br />

CaNaDIaN aDDresses tO:<br />

CalGary wINter <strong>Club</strong><br />

4611 - 14 th street N.w.<br />

CalGary, alberta t2k 1j7<br />

e-mail: members@calgarywinterclub.com<br />

SPORTS SHOP<br />

PUMA FOOTWEAR SALE<br />

ALL PUMA SHOES SAVE 30%<br />

Drift Cat Infant regular priced $42.50<br />

on sale $29.75<br />

Drift Cat Jr. regular priced $63.00<br />

on sale $44.10<br />

Selected adult shoes<br />

are also on sale!<br />

WINTER CLEARANCE SALE ON NOW!<br />

Come in early for best selection!<br />

w w w . c a l g a r y w i n t e r c l u b . c o m<br />

818<br />

c a f e<br />

Wednesdays<br />

5 - 8 pm<br />

Valentine’s Sweetheart <strong>Dinner</strong><br />

Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 14, 2009<br />

Enjoy a glass of complimentary champagne<br />

Gourmet dinner for two people<br />

Complimentary rose for the ladies<br />

Special Valentine’s dessert<br />

Romantic candlelight atmosphere<br />

$100/couple (price does not include gratuity or GST)<br />

For reservations, call Palmina at 403-338-2406<br />

before 4 pm on <strong>February</strong> 6 th . <strong>Dinner</strong> served at 6 pm sharp.<br />

Reservations are limited to the first 100 people.<br />

<strong>Family</strong> niGht<br />

alberta Prime rib niGht<br />

adults $19.95/person<br />

seniors $18.95/person<br />

Children $1.50/year of age (3 - 10 years old)<br />

Prices do not include gratuities or Gst.<br />

reservations are<br />

recommended for all<br />

members.<br />

For Groups of 10 or more,<br />

call the restaurant<br />

Manager for group reservations<br />

at 403-338-2404.<br />

Childcare Services<br />

Valentine’s evening is a time for couples to enjoy a nice quiet evening together. To ensure members can enjoy their dining<br />

experience, let us help by offering free childcare. When booking your reservation, please define the number of children under 10.<br />

Please note that if your children are using the childcare during this time, they will NOT be able to use it during the day as that<br />

would put them over their daily limit. Register early as we can only take 5 babies in the childcare.

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