The Tanglin Times: November 2014

The Tanglin TimesNOVEMBER 2014WWW.TANGLINCLUB.ORG.SG

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GENERAL COMMITTEE 2014/2015

PRESIDENT Joseph ChewVICE-PRESIDENT Robert WienerHONORARY TREASURERDavid PalmerDEVELOPMENT & PROPERTY CONVENORhenry LingENTERTAINMENT CONVENORJudy ip harrisFOOD & BEVERAGE CONVENORho Chee LinHUMAN RESOURCE CONVENORRoger hancockLIBRARY - BOOKS & DVDS CONVENORShirley LowMEMBERS’ COMMUNICATIONS CONVENORKelvin KawMEMBERSHIP & RULES CONVENOReugene LimPROCUREMENT CONVENORRobert WienerSPORTS & RECREATION CONVENORBrian Dickerson

MANAGEMENT

GENERAL MANAGERJosie [email protected]

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER Clara Tan [email protected]

EXECUTIVE CHEF Louis Tay [email protected]

EVENTS MANAGER Tina Supri [email protected]

FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER Zaini Rahamat [email protected]

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGERCelestine [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP MANAGER Laura Monteiro [email protected]

SPORTS & RECREATION MANAGER Dean Chee [email protected]

EDITORIAL

CHIEF EDITOR Kelvin Kaw

DESIGNER Aliff Ajis [email protected]

ASSISTANT DESIGNERhidayah [email protected]

For advertising and magazine enquiries SENIOR MARKETING EXECUTIVE habib Mansoor [email protected] • 66220533

5 Stevens Road, Singapore 257814 Tel: 66220555 Fax: 67332391

www.tanglinclub.org.sg

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Contents

WEDDING PACKAGES AT THE CHURCHILL ROOM

Your wedding is a milestone in your life. An unforgettable experience that not only will bring you lasting memories, but also the promise of a life in love. From ceremonies marking your solemn vows, to grand gala receptions for your friends and loved ones, the Churchill Room is the perfect backdrop for

a memory that will last a lifetime.

Call our Banquets Department to enquire about our wedding packages, and also our Tanglin Honeymoon Experience, which includes a stay in

Tanjung Rhu, Langkawi, courtesy of Langkawi Pasifik.

For enquiries, contact Mr Mugu at 6622 0434 or at [email protected]

Fellow Members,

Following the recent messages on membership by Mr. Eugene

Lim and Mr. Roger Hancock who are Convenor and Deputy

Convenor respectively of the Membership and Rules Sub-

Committee and myself, we have received feedback from

members. The comments are mostly constructive and positive.

Going forward, this feedback augurs well for the Club as the

membership continues to stay interested in the affairs and well

being of the Club.

As the next step, we are planning a dialogue session with

Members this month. Once we have articulated our thoughts

and direction on this issue, we will call for a Special General

Meeting (SGM) with specific resolutions sometime in early

2015. For the Club not to do anything on the membership issues

is certainly not an option.

The other burning issue confronting the

Club is the proposed Chinese restaurant.

Much debate has taken place internally to

determine the best location for the Chinese

restaurant and the type of cuisine. After

careful deliberation on the matter, we will

be recommending, for members’ approval,

a Chinese restaurant to be located in

the main Clubhouse on the second floor.

This will have an impact on the existing

three function rooms (the Raffles, the

Claymore, and the Draycott rooms) as well

as the Club’s main Administration Office.

Essentially the plan calls for the renovation

of the second floor area of the main

Clubhouse for the new Chinese restaurant

and the function rooms. Accordingly, the

Administration Office will be relocated to

the Sports and Recreation Centre.

In arriving at this proposal, we took into account the premium

location of the main Clubhouse, the availability of a service lift

to cater to the needs of the kitchen/restaurant, the avoidance

of duplication/increase of manpower, and the convenience of

the receiving and storage of raw materials and dry goods for

the kitchen.

In deference to the expressed wish of the membership, the

cuisine will in all likelihood be Chinese Cantonese cuisine. In

a recent analysis of Members’ spending, it was established

that of the 500,000 covers for the year 2013, about 73 percent

were in the ‘under $30’

category, 23 percent were

in the ‘$30-$50’ category,

and the balance of 4 percent

in the ‘$50 and above’

category. On the assumption

that we peg the average

ticket price per customer

to the ‘$30- $50’ category

for the Chinese restaurant,

some cannibalisation is to be expected in the ‘$30-$50’ average

check category.

The viability of the Chinese restaurant, like all the food and

beverage outlets in the Club, will be a constant challenge.

In our initial projection, the Chinese

restaurant is not expected to return an

operational surplus in the first few years

at least. However it has to be recognised

that, as a Members’ Club, the provision of

facilities like food and beverage outlets

are for the enjoyment of the members

and the profitability is secondary. Like

the membership issue, the Chinese

restaurant proposal will be presented to

the members at a Special General Meeting

for deliberation and approval.

Underpinning the search for solutions to the

above two matters is for the membership

to fully understand the background of

the proposals, the ramifications if these

proposals are approved and implemented,

and most importantly, to preserve the

interests of the membership. It is vital

that in making decisions, we need to be apprised of the right

information to enable us to make informed decisions. Therefore,

if we have to hasten in getting things done, let us hasten slowly.

joseph chewPresident


As the next step, we are planning a dialogue session

with Members this month. Once we have articulated our thoughts and direction on this issue, we will call

for a Special General Meeting (SGM) with specific

resolutions sometime in early 2015. for the Club

not to do anything on the membership issues is certainly not an option.

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Fellow Members,

The front cover of this month’s issue features the theme for

November, ‘Go Green’. Specifically, ‘Clean and Green’ foods,

and ‘Clean and Green’ environment.

On the F&B side, various promotions of healthy foods and

drinks are featured. In line with the ‘Go Green’ theme, Chef

Lewis has concocted seven new juice mixes and smoothies.

More details in the F&B section.

On the environmental side of things, we also feature the Club’s

Energy Task Force, mandated by the Club in 2012 to find ways

to reduce energy and resource consumption in the Club. This

month’s issue features the work that has been done so far by

the Task Force in ‘going green’. More details in the magazine.

The end of the year is approaching, and the month of November

is the month when many of us close off any outstanding goals

or business matters for the year before setting off for the

long holidays in December. In our Club,

it has been a yearly tradition to light up a

Christmas tree in the main lobby around the

end of November. This year’s Christmas

tree light-up will be happening on 30

November. The towering Christmas tree, beautifully decorated,

with shimmery ornaments and colourful sparkling lights, and

the comforting smell of fresh pine from the tree gliding through

the main lobby, is always a feast to the senses. It’ll be a fun

time of merrymaking at the Club. See you there!

I would like to now share a little about the Members’

Communications Team. The Team comprises of both

the Members’ Communications staff and the Members’

Communications sub-committee (MCSC). The raison d’être

of the Team is to facilitate communication with the Club’s

Members. The MCSC has set out three pillar goals to focus on.

They are 1) Branding, 2) Communications, and 3) Feedback. I

will share more about the ‘Branding’pillar goal in this space and

talk more about the other two pillars in future Editor’s Notes.

The ‘Branding’pillar goal is a huge sphere. There are many

things that can be done on the topic of branding. As such,

the Members’ Communication Team has decided to limit the

branding scope specifically to: Projecting the Tanglin Club

brand in a relevant way via its traditional touchpoints (magazine

& website), and other media touchpoints. You’ve probably

noticed that the look and feel of the Tanglin Times magazine

has changed a lot in the last few months. This is a direct result

of the Team hitting hard on

‘Branding’ pillar goal (as well

as the ‘Communications’

pillar goal). Some of

underlying themes that were

identified during the change

under the ‘Branding’ pillar

goal were magazine layout

and style improvement, and

an increase in social cause

awareness. If there are things you like or don’t like about the

recent changes, please feedback to our GM Josie, as she is the

hub point for all Members’ feedback.

The goal of projecting the Tanglin Club brand also begs the

following question: What is the Tanglin Club brand? Or to put

it another way: What does the Tanglin Club mean to you as a

Member? I have heard some Members say things like ‘The Club

is a home away from home to me’, and I’m

sure that there are more sentiments like

that out there. We would like to hear more

from you as Members about this. What

is close to your heart about the Tanglin

Club? Is it the Club’s values? Its traditions? Its heritage? Or

is it because it is a Gentlemen’s Club or a family Club? Please

share your view by emailing to Josie, and title the email ‘What

does the Tanglin Club mean to me?’ for clear reference. Josie’s

email address as follows: [email protected]

In closing, I will leave you with the following quote:

“Everything changed the day she figured out there was exactly

enough time for the important things in her life.” ~ Brian Andreas

Enjoy our magazine!

Kelvin KawChief Editor, The Tanglin Times

Convenor, Member’s Communications SUb-Commitee

Deputy Convenor, Library–Books & DVDs

What does the Tanglin Club mean to you as a Member?

Editor’s Message

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Dear Members,

This month, in keeping with Singapore’s national push to be

more environmentally friendly, we’re keeping things clean

and green at the Club—light fare, healthy juices, detox days,

energy conservation, and more. Our clean and green events,

promotions, and offers start as soon you walk through the

front door in fact; we are giving away green apples with our

compliments at the front desk all month long. Enjoy!

Soups and salads are our focus this month and there’s plenty to

smile about. We are introducing a free-flow salad bar promotion

in the Churchill Room (lunch), Tavern, and Wheelhouse! That’s

right, you can go back and fill your plate as many times as you’d

like, though be sure to save room for one of our delicious club-

made soups, which have all gone cream-free this month (see

page 21). One of eight sumptuous soups will be featured each

day. They are part of the salad bar and available a la carte as

well.

If you’re looking for an easy way to get a

serving of fruits and veggies, why not try

our fresh juice of the day? Available at

any of our outlets, a small is $3.50 and a

large is just $4.80. There are eight rotating

juices, so make it a point to come back and

try each one.

Mediterranean food is often recognized for

its health benefits and lighter dishes, so

this month the Churchill Room is offering

a delightful Italian buffet on Sundays.

Our regular Sunday buffets have become

quite popular the past few months and are

consistently sold-out, so be sure to make a

reservation early to avoid disappointment.

At just $28 per adult, this is a great deal

that’s not to be missed! What’s more,

Italian cuisine is Executive Sous Chef

Dennis Thng’s specialty, so you know that

being healthy has never tasted so good. To learn more about

Chef Dennis’s training with Master Chefs please turn to page

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In honor of our clean and green theme, Mediterranean cuisine is

also the feature every Friday this month of our Tangles Express

Lunch Buffet, which shouldn’t be missed at just $12.85. This

buffet is back by popular demand and we are pleased to see so

many of you enjoying it. If you haven’t tried our Churchill Room

Executive Set Lunch yet, I encourage you to do that as well. At

only $18.95 (full buffet) or $29 (with a main) it is a terrific deal.

For those looking for something a bit heartier this month,

the Churchill Room Supper Club is introducing a roast night

featuring a variety of mouth-watering mains. If you’re planning

an evening out with friends or family, this is a delicious place

to start!

Moms, dads, and

grandparents will want to

bring the little ones to our

complimentary children’s

craft activity every Friday

and Saturday through

November 22. We’ll be

making crafts out of recycled

materials, so even the kids

will be keeping green. They

can take their environmental knowledge and their imagination

and join our events associates as they put on a skit to save

Mother Earth on November 23.

Our Sports and Recreation team is getting in on the clean and

green theme this month too. We are hosting a one-day wellness

retreat on November 12 for $99 for Members. You’ll do some

yoga, learn meditation techniques, and enjoy a healthy brunch

in addition to other relaxing activities. It’s

fun to pamper yourself while you focus on

your health.

Even our Poolside towels have gone

green—literally! We are switching from

white to dark green towels at the pool,

which is supposed to help reduce towel

shrinkage.

Our Energy Task Force has been busy.

Based on their recommendation, our

Facilities Team recently switched to LED

light bulbs in the main clubhouse and S&R

complex. This exercise has saved the

Club approximately $160,000 annually and

makes our clubhouse significantly greener.

Please turn to page 36 to read more about

their work to keep us energy efficient.

And finally, we are currently exploring a library renovation and

I’d love to hear your thoughts. Our current facility has insufficient

space for our staff, and there are too many books and DVDs given

the limited space, with no options for expansion. Our current

lighting and shelving is not suitable for older members and the

carpet has not been replaced in more than thirty years. Based

on this information, if you have comments or feedback about

the renovation, please drop me an email with your thoughts.

We’ll be sending out a survey as well, and it’s important to us

to hear your perspective!

josie tulipanoGeneral Manager

Our Energy Task force has been busy. Based on their recommendation, our

facilities Team recently switched to LED light bulbs in the main clubhouse and S&r complex. This exercise has

saved the Club approximately $160,000 annually and

makes our clubhouse significantly greener. Please turn to page 36 to read more about their work to keep us

energy efficient.


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IntroductIon EvEnIng on 13 octobEr 2014We extend a warm welcome to our new Members.

HonorArY MEMbEr• H.E Hazel Francis Ngubeni (High Commissioner of

South Africa)

• H.E Zenon Kosiniak-Kamysz & Mrs Katarzyna Kosiniak-Kamysz

(Ambassador of Poland)

ordInArY MEMbErS• Mr Vikas Dhanuka & Mrs Namrata Ram Dhanuka

• Ms Leonie Adeline Volta Hidajat & Mr Lee Keen Meng

• Dr Hon Kim Fatt & Ms Sophy Teng Yein Fei

• Dato Dr Low Tuck Kwong & Datin Haruyo Low

• Ms Muto Kasumi & Mr Lim Chong Boon

• Dr Ong Hung Guan & Ms Preeyanuj Chiaranussati

• Mr Milind Rajendra Pasad & Ms Vaishali Rajes Mehta

• Mr David Talmadge Ratliff & Ms Lim Ning

• Mr Soon Ju Boon & Ms Chen Soon Chin

• Mr Edouard Guy Giping Tomczyk

• Datuk Tan Kok Hiang & Datin Lai Wai Leng

• Ms Yong Yu Yin & Dr Lennard Harold Thean See Yin

tErM MEMbErS• Mr Mark John O’Reilly & Mrs Ashley Claire O’Reilly

• Mr Mervyn Brent Scott & Mrs Carolyn Lesleigh Scott

• Mr Neil Emerson & Mrs Elizabeth Emerson

• Mr Gaurav Yadav

• Mr Edward Justin White

• Mr Qin Li Wei & Mrs Chen Li Hong

• Mr Mark David McFarlane & Mrs Kate Ashley McFarlane

• Mr Marc James Rathbone & Mrs Joanna Maree Rathbone

• Mr John Thibodeaux & Mrs Suzanna Tan Thibodeaux

ASSocIAtE MEMbErS• Assoc. Prof Daniel Chua Hock Chuan

(Spouse of Ms Ng Szu Hui)

• Mr Michael Eric Chia (Spouse of Dr Tira Tan Jing Ying)

• Mrs Orawan Lapping (Spouse of Mr Alaistair Lapping)

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1 H.E Zenon Kosiniak-Kamysz &

Mrs Katarzyna Kosiniak-Kamysz

2 H.E Hazel Francis Ngubeni

3 Ms Muto Kasumi & Mr Lim Chong Boon

4 Dr Ong Hung Guan & Ms Preeyanuj Chiaranussati

5 Mr Mark John O’Reilly & Mrs Ashley Claire O’Reilly

6 Mr Neil Emerson & Mrs Elizabeth Emerson

7 Mr John Thibodeaux & Mrs Suzanna Tan Thibodeaux

8 Dr Hon Kim Fatt & Ms Sophy Teng Yein Fei

9 Datuk Tan Kok Hiang & Datin Lai Wai Leng

10 Ms Leonie Adeline Volta Hidajat & Mr Lee Keen Meng

11 Ms Yong Yu Yin & Dr Lennard Harold Thean See Yin

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A total of five bye-laws were recently amended and approved by the general committee.

dress 12(a)–General

This Bye-law is specific on the importance of being presentably dressed at all times, in a manner consistent with the character and

standing of the Club. An additional paragraph was added, which is that no racist, anti-religious, or offensive slogans or wordings are

allowed on any part of the attire. Such material can be considered to be demeaning, hostile, or averse towards an individual or group

because of their race, creed, gender, nationality, age, or disability, and does not represent the values and identity of the Club. This

Bye-law took effect on 2 October 2014.

Tennis Courts 37A(iv)–Cancellation, Charges & Fines

In the previous iteration of this Bye-law, cancellation charges could be waived if the cancellation was made within 24 hours of the

booking time. It is now amended to within 48 hours of the booking time. This Bye-law took effect on 2 October 2014.

Main Library–Sunday Operating Hours

The General Committee has agreed to extend the operating hours for the Main Library on Sunday, with a new time of 10am to 5pm.

This took effect on 5 October 2014.

Tea Room 23(a)

We received much feedback about the Tea Room, particularly requests for an earlier opening, so we have good news for Members.

Starting 1 November, the Tea Room will open thirty minutes earlier at 10am and close at 9.30pm. Our end-of-day cakes and pastries

sale will take place between 8.30pm and 9.30pm. For enquiries on the hours, please call Ms Ria Wendari at 6622 0432 during office

hours, or email [email protected].

Wheelhouse 38(a)

The General Committee recommended that we seek ways to enhance staff productivity, in view of the tightening labour market and

escalating costs. A self-serve counter poolside was explored, however, due to the existing layout, it is difficult to introduce such a

system. Instead, we carefully designed a Poolside menu that incorporates all-time favourites, particularly those that can be more

easily enjoyed around the pool. So, with effect from 1 November, a new Poolside menu will be introduced which will be available in

the Members’ Area of the Club website. Please note that the full menu is still available at the Gazebo and covered areas outside the

Wheelhouse.

Also, based on low usage, we will be closing the Wheelhouse an hour earlier, at 9.30pm from 1 November. We will be taking kitchen

orders until 9pm. If you have enquiries regarding the Wheelhouse, please contact Ms. Ria Wendari at the details mentioned above.

Capital Club–Dubai

Members’ Page | Bye-laws

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THE CORNELL CLUB–NEW YORK

The Club is the perfect place to visit for a retreat from the bustle of the city,

with personalised service, fine dining, and the amenities of a luxury hotel. It

has a rich history dating back to 1889 when it was formed by a small group of

Cornell University alumni. Today’s handsome 14-storey Clubhouse is centrally

located in midtown Manhattan at 6 East 44th Street, between Fifth & Madison

Avenues.

Each of the Club’s 48 overnight guest rooms offer many comforts and services,

such as: private bath with plush towels, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer,

iron and ironing board, heating and A/C controls, analog phone lines with

voice-mail, daily maid service, and laundry.

We are pleased to announce the addition of the Capital Club–dubai and

The Cornell Club–New York to our list of reciprocal clubs. For a full list

of reciprocal clubs, please turn to page 62. We encourage feedback about

your experiences with our reciprocal clubs, so we can continually refine and

improve upon our list. We also welcome your suggestions for new reciprocal

arrangements with prestigious clubs worldwide. Please send your comments

and suggestions to [email protected].

CAPiTAL CLUB–dUBAiThe Capital Club is Dubai’s premier private business club offering an elegant and welcoming ambience to mix and meet, exchange ideas, and entertain guests. It is situated in the heart of the financial district–DIFC.

The Club premises are for the exclusive use of members and guests. It was opened in 2008 and has over 1500 members, drawn from the leading businesses in the region. A members-only Club in a contemporary setting to network professionally and socially; dine and party; host private meetings; and attend a wealth of social and business events, covering emerging trends in arts, culture, media, social development, cuisine, business, and travel.

The Club is connected to over 250 premier private clubs around the world as part of its reciprocal club network.

- Capital Club–Dubai

The Cornell Club–New York

The Cornell Club–New York

New Reciprocal Clubs | Member’s Page

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In the October issue of the Tanglin Times we had highlighted

in great detail some of the pertinent issues that we are facing

regarding Membership. We are glad to see that an equal number

of Singaporean and non-Singaporean Members have written in to

give their views on this major topic. It is prudent therefore that we

should publish some of these comments so that all Members are

made aware of the different points of view. It must be pointed out

that the views expressed in the foregoing do not in any way reflect

the views of the Membership & Rules Sub-Committee (MRSC)

and General Committee (GC). We have therefore extracted them

verbatim, not in any order of importance or preference, as follows:

a. “We must adopt a new approach and I propose that:

- We dispense with the Planned Total Membership (PTM) system

as it is now harmful to the Club.

- When Members reach 65 years of age, they be classified as

Senior Members.

- At bi-annual review dates, the number of Members reaching 65

since the previous review date, would allow entry of the same

number of new Members of whom 75% would be under 40 years

of age.

- Senior membership would only allow the use of Food & Beverage

(F&B) facilities and if congestion occurs, then only on nominated

periods of the week determined by the Club Committee.

- Under this system the total number of Members will exceed the

present PTM but this does not matter as so many Members use

the Club infrequently and 24% not at all.

- This method would provide for more active use of the Club and

a constant flow of younger entrants as existing Members age.”

b. “The rule which virtually limits Singaporean membership is

totally inappropriate in today’s Singapore. In my view the Tanglin

Club should be a Singapore Club with a proportion of membership

allocated to non-Singaporeans to maintain the Club’s international

standing. As we move forward, I suggest that membership

participation should be Singaporeans 60%, non-Singaporeans

40%. The membership Committee to be responsible to maintain

a good mix of nationalities in the non-Singaporean Category. This

idea should be voted on by the total membership rather than just

by Members attending a general meeting.”

c. “I suggest that upon Members or Widows reaching 75 years of

age, they be obliged to transfer their membership to their living

spouse under 75 free of charge or to his/her child on payment of

normal entry fee or to sell it. The retiring Member would be offered

honorary membership with no membership fee and allowing only

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use of the Club’s dining facilities once per month attracting a

surcharge of 5% with bills settled by credit card. This may need an

honorary membership identity (different colour) card.”

d. “To amend Rule 11(ii) to provide that a percentage of the

Planned Total Membership shall be reserved for Foreigners, to be

defined as persons who are not Citizens or Permanent Residents

of Singapore. The new percentage to be exactly or approximately

equal to the present percentage of Members who fit the above

definition of Foreigners. The advantage of this approach is that it

removes the perceived discrimination against Singaporeans, whilst

ensuring the cosmopolitan mix of our membership with a minority

positive reservation for Foreigners.”

e. “Amending Rule 11(ii) so that the citizenship of a Member is

determined for all time by his or

her passport at the time of the

membership being granted would

reduce the nationality cap to one

which was an historic yard stick

without any current significance. In

short, it would no longer be a measure of the ongoing cosmopolitan

nature of the Club. The argument in that case if the Club is to go to

that extreme is – why have any nationality cap at all?”

f. “I do believe that membership based on nationality is not ideal.

Especially given the fact you highlighted regarding changing

citizenship and its adverse effect on the Singaporean cap with

subsequent creation of vacancies for non-Singaporeans. This

vacancy creation for non-Singaporeans will have a self-sustaining

effect given its relatively large numbers. Non-Singaporeans are

more likely to give up their citizenship to become Singaporeans

than it is vice versa and the situation will see no respite. Removing

the 51% cap is the most ideal solution given today’s global and

diverse citizenship.”

g. “Since the purpose of the 51% Rule is to preserve the

cosmopolitan demographic it must be applied at the time each

new applicant is considered for membership. After this point, those

Members who become citizens are from the foreign contingent, so

the cosmopolitan objective is not affected.”

h. “One of the proposals previously was to allow the very Senior

Members to sell their memberships for say S$80,000 of which 50%

goes to the Club. I think there is some merit in this proposal. It will

resolve the local membership long waiting list situation and also

the Club will benefit financially.”

i. “Most heartened to read in the Club magazine that a move is being

proposed to allow old Members like me to pass on membership to

a direct family member. I do hope it goes through.”

j. “I am also in strong support of allowing Members to transfer their

membership to a child - that seems fair and appropriate, especially

since in most cases this will involve doing so for someone who

might have “grown up in the Club” and therefore has the Clubs’

interests and traditions at heart.”

k. “I think the problem can be partly solved by:

1.Getting a road map/master plan for the future. I am fairly certain

this will show there is spare capacity in the Club in most sections.

Under supply can be overcome by upgrading the sub-sections.

2. As mentioned, if you have a good case, suggest that membership

be increased by an additional 500.

If you have a strong argument, with

support from the study, this should

succeed.”

l. “I also recalled that the Club had previously conducted an

analysis on the utilisation of the facilities and if not, then one

should be done to determine what the actual usage is at any one

time, on weekdays and weekends. My personal observation having

spent time at the Club quite regularly is that the facilities are not

fully utilised so I think we can push the limit somewhat.”

Since taking office after the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in May

2014, the MRSC and the GC have had extensive discussions on this

major topic to try to amend the existing Rules especially relating to

Rule 11(ii) and 23A. We have taken your views into consideration

and we will discuss these with you at a Dialogue Session we are

planning in November. In the meantime please continue to give us

your views and suggestions.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those Members

who have given us their valuable feedback.

We have taken your views into consideration and we will discuss these with you at a

Dialogue Session....

Eugene LimConvenor

roger HancockDeputy Convenor

Eugene LimConvenor

roger Hancock

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Indika FernandoMohd Fatihi Bin Abd Rahim

StAFF Ang PoW contrIbutIonThe Tanglin Club’s Food & Beverage prices do not include any service charge, and staff are not permitted to accept tips and gratuities in any form.

Over the years, the Club has looked to its Members to contribute an Ang Pow (red packet) to be shared among the staff annually for the Lunar New Year. This is in recognition of their services, and to express appreciation for their efforts made throughout the year. As in past practice, an amount equivalent to one month’s subscription will be debited to Members’ December account.

Members who wish to contribute more or wish to opt out, please email the General Manager at [email protected] by 20 January 2015. On behalf of all staff, we thank you for your generosity.

SEPtEMbEr StAr EMPLoYEES:

Indika Fernando became part of the family on 6 October 2008, as a Maintenance Executive. Indika acts as a supervisor for the team of maintenance technicians and reports to the Maintenance Manager.

Indika’s charm and easy-going personality has won over many colleagues, who find him easy to approach and a pleasure to work with. However, he is a no-nonsense colleague when it comes to work. He delivers work on time and is always helpful towards staff.

For these reasons and more, Indika was also chosen for the Star Employee (Back-of-House) for September 2014.

Fatihi joined us at the Club on 10 August 2012 as a waiter, and very quickly earned high praise from Members and fellow colleagues.

Always professional and immaculate, he gets consistent praise from Members about his attentiveness and pleasant disposition. Though he is very young, he has a positive outlook towards life. He is passionate in his work and personal life, and he has a strong desire to learn to improve in his career.

With these qualities, it’s no surprise that he was chosen for the Star Employee (Front-of-House) award for September 2014.

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The Tanglin Clubpresents

Christmas Pantomime: AladdinSaturday, 29 November, 7pm & Sunday 30 November, 11am, Theatrette

ItalianLunch BuffetEvery Sunday in novemberchurchill room

Italian food is Executive Sous Chef Dennis Thng’s specialty,

and he’s filled the buffet with delicious dishes including

Antipasto Italiano, Chicken Cacciatora, Mushroom Raviolli,

and Seafood Olio Aglio Peperocino.

Tuck into delicious salads, pan-fried salmon fillets, and

Italian favourites such as pasta and authentic pizzas.

Turn to page 16 to discover more about Chef Dennis in a

special feature this month.

Adult $28 | child $14

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EnQuIrIES: 6622 0432 or [email protected]

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Starting outHis resume is peppered with notable names in the

culinary world, many followed by enviable Michelin

stars: Kiyomi Mikuni, Alan Wong, Joël Robuchon,

and Antoine Westermann. These are but some of the

standouts he has worked with in his career, which

spans more than three decades.

Executive Sous Chef Dennis Thng is grateful for all

of his experience working with some of the world’s

top master chefs. “Every master chef has his own

process,” explains Chef Dennis. “All the French

master chefs make the same sauces, but every

sauce has its own taste.” Indeed, it’s like a culinary

fingerprint.

Chef Dennis was eager to create his own culinary

signature and spent years training and working with

reputable chefs. Early in his career he spent a year

in Paris honing his craft and later worked at Raffles

Grill as a sous chef with some of the greats. He has

taken part in culinary competitions in New York,

Thailand, and Germany among other locales. And

throughout it all he has diligently worked his way up

the culinary ladder, learning wherever he could.

continual LearningMuch of his learning came from the masters he

worked with, and he has carried that desire to excel

into his own cooking methods. “Cooking is not easy,”

says Chef Dennis. “You must be passionate about

food. You need to have the touch, the skill—you

need a lot of training.” Today, that means “keeping

up with R&D,” as he calls it. He consistently spends

time exploring new restaurants, tastes, and recipes,

searching for new and unique flavours or inspiration.

Recently, this inspiration took the form of a barbeque

sauce brought in by a supplier. After tasting it

he decided to us it as a base for a sauce he was

creating. By adding herbs, olive oil, and a few secret

ingredients he had concocted something that piqued

his interest and now is the dressing for the Oriental

duck salad he created in the Churchill Room. Judging

by members’ response to this and many of his other

dishes, he knows what works.

Although he is always experimenting and eager to try

new techniques and tastes, some of Chef Dennis’s

favourite dishes to create are Italian. His love for

Italian food is evident when he speaks. “This is very

interesting about Italian food. It’s not only pasta.

They have so much meat, seafood, great salads—

very healthy dishes. Italians eat very fresh food.” He

learned to perfect these dishes while he worked at

Bice under Chef Jacques Amu. Chef Dennis still uses

Italian 00 flour when making fresh pastas and pizza,

a technique he learned while there. He talks about

spinach-stuffed ravioli, tagliatelle, and linguine with a

passion and reverence usually reserved for the Pope.

His drive for perfection is evident and is something he

is imparting on his staff as he teaches them how to

create the delicious Club-made pasta he is known for.

A profile of Executive Sous Chef Dennis Thng

To Work Among the Masters

Food & Beverage | Chef Dennis Thng

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There are times when Members seek him out and

ask him to create something for them that is off the

menu. These special requests are not uncommon

and Chef Dennis is happy to oblige often whipping

up one of his Italian favourites. He says he works

from inspiration, drawing from what’s available in

the kitchen at the time. “At this Club, we must know

our Club Members and what they like. Some come

every day, so I change for them. We need to know

what the Members need,” he says.

on the roadWhen Chef Dennis is not busy in the kitchen, he

loves to ride his Harley-Davidson. Maybe it’s the

freedom of the road, perhaps it’s the love of his bike,

or it could be the camaraderie of his fellow bikers,

but regardless, Chef Dennis is an avid motorcyclist.

He has traveled extensively on his bike and recently

returned from a five-day trip to Hat Yai, Thailand,

where he did some charity work with fellow riders.

His interest in seeing and experiencing other

countries and cultures is something that keeps his

senses alive. He is always looking for tastes from

his travels around the world that he can adapt for

Singapore and Members. “In Singapore,” he says,

“the food quality, presentation, and taste are all

Chef Dennis (left) with his Harley-Davidson Road King

at the Malaysia-Thailand border

high quality. When I cook, I think about taste and

fragrance. I like to challenge myself.”

And although his travels have taken him to the US

and Europe, he still favours the tastes he grew up

with. “I’ve traveled to a lot of countries,” he shares,

“but Singaporean flavours are still the best.”

Looking AheadAfter 13 years at The Tanglin Club, Chef Dennis is

looking ahead. He’s working on standarisation with

the kitchen team. Confirming processes are followed,

measurements are accurate, and the presentation is

the same each time an item is cooked not only drives

a more effective kitchen team, but also provides

consistency for Members and ensures that quality

remains high.

“The kitchen is very strict,” shares Chef. “We are

setting up the discipline.” This discipline includes

instilling a sense of pride in the team’s work, vacuum

packing everything that gets stored, and creating

the ideal workspace flow in kitchen. “It’s a growing

process,” Chef Dennis continues.

For a country that loves food like Singapore does, the

competition has only gotten stiffer in recent years, a

fact that is not lost on Chef Dennis. “We need to think

about our customer first—it’s very important,” he

emphasises. “If our food doesn’t meet expectations,

Members will go elsewhere. We can’t shortcut the

work—we must maintain our standards. That’s

something I learned from the master chefs.”

As much as Chef Dennis has learned in his long

career he seems intent to pass it on and continue the

high level of quality he has helped create at the Club;

and for that, we are grateful.

“When i cook, i think about taste and frangrance. i like to challenge myself.”

Chef Dennis (right) putting the final touches on a dish

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Go Green in NovemberAvailable at the Wheelhouse

Put a spring in your step

with these health-conscious

concoctions.

$3.50 (small) | $4.80 (large)

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1. troPIcAL SMootHIEPineapple, Coconut Milk, Orange, Natural Yoghurt

2. HAPPY SunSHInECarrot, Celery, Green Apple

3. tAngLIn grEEnGreen Apple, Kiwi, Lettuce, Mint, Celery, Honey

4. WAKE uP cALLOrange, Guava, Grapefruit, Honey, Yoghurt

A juIcE A dAYStarting 1 November at the Wheelhouse, we are offering a nutritious and tasty juice of the day, with one of eight

different juices available each day of the month. Get yourself healthfully hydrated!

5. HIddEn drAgonCarrot, Celery, Green Apple, Purple Dragonfruit

6. vItAMIn booStErCarrot, Orange, Tomato

7. nutrItIon SHAKEMango, Soy Milk, Low-Fat Yoghurt

8. brEAKFASt ZIngErLemon, Carrot, Green Apple, Beetroot

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novemberchurchill room*, tavern,and Wheelhouse*weekday lunches

This November, we’re going green... literally! Enjoy our free-flow soups and salads

month-long when you order from our salad bar at the Tavern, Wheelhouse, and now

the Churchill Room, at lunch. You’ll be pleased to know that this month we’ve also

lightened up all of our soups to deliver you cream-free options.

Churchill Room $18.95

Tavern $12.80

Wheelhouse $10.50

Free-Flow Salad Bar Promotion


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crEAM-FrEE SouPS

Tuck into our selection of cream-free

soups month-long. Our soup of the

day will include Mediterranean

Vegetable Soup, Bisque of Roma

Tomato, Savoy Cabbage Broth,

Minestrone Soup Au Pesto, Pea & Mint

Soup, Hot Russian Borscht with Sour

Cream, Red Lentil Chickpea Soup, and

Chicken & Barley Soup, and will rotate

throughout November.

Top: Bisque of Roma TomatoBottom: Minestrone Soup Au Pesto

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CAKE OF THE MONTH: BLUEBERRY YOGHURT

CHEESECAKE

November

Tea Room

Indulge in this creamy, light treat with an

extraordinary depth of flavour. Topped with juicy

blueberries that will melt in your mouth you won’t

feel guilty asking for another slice.

$45 (whole cake)

$4.90 (per slice)

TANGLES EXPRESS LUNCH BUFFETMonday-Friday12pm-2.30pm

For details about the daily menu, please see the Members’ Area of the website.

As part of our tantalising Tangles Express Lunch Buffet we are introducing Mediterranean Fridays. Every Friday the buffet will include a mouth-watering selection of Mediterranean dishes including Panzanella Salad, Minestrone Soup with Pesto, Rice Pilaf, Pasta with Tomato Sauce, and Mesclun Salad.

$12.85 (with a choice of coffee or tea)



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BACK BY POPULAR dEMANd!THE CHURCHiLL ROOM’S EXECUTivE GOURMET SET LUNCHTuesday-Friday

Indulge in our luxurious lunch buffet spread of savoury appetizers including Smoked Salmon, Potato Salad with Cavier Mayonnaise, Prawn and Mango Cocktail with Cilantro, and many more. The buffet also includes a selection of salads to choose from. Complete your set lunch with a choice of Coffee or Tea.

SPECiAL PROMOTiON PRiCEBuffet without Main Course $18.95 | Full Buffet with Main Course $29Both buffet choices are inclusive of appetiser, soup, and dessert.


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closure of churchill roomWednesday, 5 nov: Private Event–Dinner | Saturday, 15 nov: Private Event–Dinner | Saturday, 22 nov:

Private Event–Dinner | thursday, 27 nov: Private Event–Dinner | Friday, 28 nov: F&B Event–Dinner |Sunday, 30 nov: Christmas Tree Lighting–Dinner

Friday, 5 dec: S&R Tennis Event–Dinner | Saturday, 6 dec: S&R Ballroom Event–Dinnerclosure of the Fireplace

tuesday, 18 nov: Private Event–Dinner

cHurcHILL SuPPEr cLub: IntroducIng roAStSEvery Friday and Saturday7pm onwards

Sink your teeth into the Herb-Crusted Rib-Eye Roast, Roasted Butterflied Rack of Lamb, Roasted Spring Chicken, or the

St. Louis-style Pork Ribs.

Apart from the delectable spread, put on your dancing shoes and hit the dance floor with tunes from Penny Lane, our

resident band.

$60 per person


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WiNE CiRCLE GALA diNNER

Friday, 28 November

7pm Cocktails

7.30pm dinner

Churchill Room

MENU

Taittinger Brut Nv

Trio of Seafood Fantasea

Salmon Rillette, Stone-seared Scallop, Lobster Knuckle,

Petite Salad

Faiveley Mercury Clos Rochette 2012

Galantine of Quail

Oven-roasted Galantine of Quail with Foie Gras

and Truffles

Parsnip-Potato Mousseline, Merlot Wine Reduction

Or

Chilean Seabass

Slow-cooked Fillet of Chilean Seabass

Jerusalem Artichoke Puree, Aruga Caviar,

Shellfish-Tomato Emulsion

Chateau Figeac 2000

Chateau Haut Batailley 2000

Chateau Talbot 2000

Cheese

Baked Truffle Brie Cheese and Tomme De Savoie

Roasted Fig, Quince and Pinot Paste, Walnut Bread

Chocolate Parfait

Pure Caraible Gran Cru Chocolate Parfait

Chocolate Hazelnut Mille Feuille, Pistachio Sauce

Chateau Rieussec 2010

$138 Wine Circle Member | $168 Non-Wine Circle Member

$188 Guest

dress code: Club Standard


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vEuvE cLIcQuotYELLoW LAbEL cHAMPAgnEnovember-decemberAll bars

Who can resist those tiny bubbles dancing in their glass? This month you can

enjoy a bottle of Veuve at the special price of just $88 (reg. $101). Cheers!

WInE oF tHE MontH:PEccAvI EStAtE november-decemberAll bars

Peccavi Estate is a small family vineyard located in the

heart of the Margaret River region. It is well-known for its

high quality of wines, which is due to its hand-picked 100%

estate-grown fruit, and its experienced team of winemakers.

Peccavi Estate Chardonnay:

Rich and toasty, the Chardonnay is loaded with sweet fruits

and a distinctly nutty conclusion.

$74.50 bottle | $15.30 glass

Peccavi Estate Shiraz:

The Shiraz’s red-purple colour and rich aromatic fruit strikes

the senses.

$70.60 bottle | $14.50 glass

WInE tAStIngSaturday, 6 december, 2.30pm-5.30pmtea room

Wine afficionados rejoice! Join us for our upcoming wine

tasting with Enoteca. This is a great way to restock your cellar

before the holidays. We’ll be tasting a wonderful array of wines:

• Island Easter Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 (Red)

• Mouton Cadet Vintage Edition 2011 (Red)

• Island Easter Chardonnay 2012 (White)

• Mouton Cadet Sauvignon Blanc 2012 (White)

• Allegrini Prosecco Millesimato DOC Treviso (Sparkling)

What’s more, for every six bottles purchased, we’ll give you

one more for free.


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tHE cLub bAtHrobESWe’ve added another item to our memorabilia display in the Tea Room.

Club Bathrobes are now on sale at $48.

We also have wines and other memorabilia for sale. Please enquire at

Reception for more information.

A vISIt bY A dEScEndAntThe Tanglin Club was honoured to have Mr Dominic Walters, the

great grandson of Sir Winston Churchill, dine at the Churchill

Room, as guests of Members Mr Neil Williamson and Mr Tay

Cheng-Jim, for a Sunday dinner. Mr Walters graciously posed

next to a portrait of his iconic ancestor.

Regular patrons to the Churchill may have noticed a signature

on the portrait: it was signed by Mary Spencer-Churchill,

better known as Baroness Soames, who was the youngest of

Sir Winston’s five children. Sadly, Baroness Soames passed

away at the age of 91 in her home in London on 31 May 2014,

following a short illness.

PooLSIdE MEnuThe General Committee recommended that we seek ways to enhance

staff productivity, in view of the tightening labour market and escalating

costs. A self-serve counter poolside was explored, however, due to

the existing layout, it is difficult to introduce such a system. Instead,

we carefully designed a Poolside menu that incorporates all-time

favourites, particularly those that can be more easily enjoyed around

the pool. So, with effect from 1 November, a new Poolside menu will

be introduced which will be available in the Members’ Area of the Club

website. Please note that the full menu is still available at the Gazebo

and covered areas outside the Wheelhouse.

Also, based on low usage, we will be closing the Wheelhouse

an hour earlier, at 9.30pm from 1 November. We will be taking

kitchen orders until 9pm. If you have enquiries regarding the

Wheelhouse, please contact Ms. Ria Wendari at 6622 0432 or

[email protected]

Do You Know?

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Oktoberfest in theChurchill RoomOktoberfest was a blast, and it was a pleasure to see so

many Members and guests enjoying themselves. The Swiss

Alpine Lions provided excellent entertainment, as usual,

and countless glasses of Erdinger beer were hoisted in

toasts through the evening. Prost!

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Since the article about the Gourmet Section appeared on

in October issue of The Tanglin Times we have received

many positive responses from Club Members. Many have

indicated their desire to join this group and have also made

suggestions as to the type of food that we should go and

taste. We will be setting up a committee to look into the

programmes and in the December publication we will be

able to provide you with the details.

In the meantime we will be planning an outing for those who

have signed up. For our first outing we will be making a visit

to a Japanese restaurant to taste some exotic Japanese

dishes.

Over the years, Japanese cuisine has become very popular

with both local and international communities. Nowadays

one can see the presence of Japanese restaurants in most

of our shopping complexes. Today, many will have tasted

sushi, tempura and ramen; they have become household

names.

Gourmet SectionFor Japanese food lovers we are also looking into organising

a one week trip to the Land of the Rising Sun in late March to

enable you to taste more Japanese food as well as to view

the sakura, which will be in full bloom during that time of

the year. Currently the cost for this trip is not available, but

for planning purposes you may want to set aside S$4,000.

Please let us know if you are keen to join the trip.

At the Club we have just celebrated Oktoberfest and many

have tasted the pork knuckles, sausages, and German beer.

Having had a taste of Bavarian food many will be craving

for more and we in the Gourmet Section will be looking into

this.

We look forward to welcoming you as a Member of our

Section and if you would like to find out more, please leave

your name and contact details with Ms Anqi at 6622 0438 or

[email protected].

david Goh

Gourmet Section

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When Albert Tay, the Club’s Choir conductor, introduced

John Rutter’s All Thing Bright and Beautiful, a number of

Choir Members and myself were not entirely comfortable

with the selection, as it was very different from what were

used to the English Hymnal. After several practice sessions,

we were won over by the song. We realised how beautiful

the song was, and we took great strides in performing this

harmonious melody. With no small amount of pride, we can

now say that we can sing this song with confidence.

The Choir was eager to try Rutter’s other compositions.

Albert dug deep into his music library, and produced an

equally enchanting Rutter score, entitled For the Beauty

of the Earth. Just like the previous composition, the tunes

for this melody were changed, making it a bigger challenge

for the Choir to overcome. With patience and effort, and

Albert’s guidance, we soon found our harmony, and can

now perform this song with ease, much to Albert’s delight.

By the time you read this article, you would have seen us

perform these two amazing compositions at the Choir Tea

Party held on 26 October at the Main Lobby. If you found

yourself tapping your feet to the beat and singing along

with the Choir, why not join us as a Choir Section Member?

At a nominal fee of $5 a month, not only can you sing your

heart out, but you can also gain more insight into vocal

training, as well as make more friends. All you need to do is

contact Ms. Anqi Liu at 6622 0438 or email your details to

[email protected].

We need more male singers, due to the absence of tenors

and bass in the Choir. So gentlemen, do come forward and

show the ladies what you can do. You are most welcome

to join us. If you are worried about your skills in choral

singing, don’t fret, as Albert is a wonderful teacher, and

you’ll improve with constant practice and effort. So take the

first step, and join us every Wednesday between 7.30pm

and 9.30pm, and let your spirit soar through singing!

david Goh

Co-Section Leader

Choir Section

tHE cHoIr SIngS coMPoSItIonS bY brItISH coMPoSEr And conductor oF cHorAL MuSIc,joHn MILFord ruttEr cbE

John Rutter


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Good Girls Don’t, ButIndian Girls Do!

LIvE StAnd-uP coMEdY bY vIjAI nAtHAnWednesday, 3 december, 8.30pm-10pm

theatretteRussell Peters favourite comic will be performing for the first time in Singapore.

Catch her hilarious global hit show “Good Girls Don’t, But Indian Girls Do!” right

here at the Theatrette on her opening night exclusively for Tanglin Club members.

Comedian Vijai Nathan breaks every taboo as she exposes the underbelly of an

Indian American family. Vijai’s humor springs from her experiences growing up as a

‘foreigner’ in America–despite the fact she was born and raised in Washington, D.C.

She takes you through growing up Indian in a Jewish neighborhood; her discovery

of Madonna in a repressed Hindu household; and how she finds herself along the

way. It’s Pretty in Pink meets My Big Fat Monsoon Wedding.

$48 Member | $58 guestPrice is inclusive of a glass of wine.

Suitable for 16 years and older.


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the tanglin club’s charity opera cocktailSunday, 16 november, 4.30pm-6pmchurchill roomdresscode: cocktail$25 Member | $30 GuestAll donations welcome.

Come and enjoy some music, wine, and canapés while

supporting a worthwhile cause. ALL proceeds from the

evening will be in aid of the Dover Park Hospice, the

Tanglin Club’s adopted charity for 2014-2015.

Soprano Tanya Sen, accompanied by pianist Sharon Ham,

will be performing a selection of opera arias from famous

French and Italian operas such as La Boheme, Faust, Nozze

di Figaro, and more. The afternoon will feature favourite

works by composers such as Mozart, Gounod, Donizetti,

Bellini, and others.

About Tanya Sen

Tanya Sen is a classically-trained vocalist whose repertoire

includes opera, pop, rock, and jazz in several European

and Asian languages.

She recently graduated with a Master’s in Engineering from

Oxford University, where she also received voice training

from Bronwen Mills. She also studied at the Bel Canto

Institute in Italy, where she trained with vocal coaches from

the New York Metropolitan Opera.

While at Oxford, Tanya was President of the Trinity College

Music Society and a member of the award-winning jazz

a-capella group, The Oxford Gargoyles, with whom she

went on tour of the US East Coast. She also gave a number

of solo recitals and sang with orchestras and jazz bands in

the university.

In the past, Tanya lived in the Middle East, where she won a

number of national-level voice prizes such as the ‘UAE Best

of the Best’ and ‘Channel 4 Radiostar,’ and performed at

venues such as the Burj al Arab and the Madinat Jumeirah.

Seats are limited so book fast. For more information or

reservations please call Anqi at 6622 0438 or email

[email protected]

About Dover Park Hospice

Dover Park Hospice was founded in 1992 as a secular,

nonprofit organisation to meet the growing need in

Singapore for hospice care for terminally-ill patients. It

is Singapore’s first purpose-built hospice, designed to

provide a serene environment close to nature.

Open to everyone regardless of age, race, religion, or

income level, Dover Park Hospice is dedicated to meeting

the unique physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of

those who are nearing the end of life’s journey. The goal is

to enhance the living, comfort the dying, and support the

grieving with compassion and dignity.

At Dover Park Hospice, Every Moment Matters. Since

opening its doors to its first patient in 1995, we have

brought care and comfort to more than 8,000 terminally-ill

patients and their families through a programme of active

and compassionate service.

4.30pm: Doors open

(Free flow of wine and canapés)

5.00pm: Cocktail reception

5.20pm: All to be seated

5.30pm: Performance starts (No service)

6.15pm: Performance Ends


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New Year’sEve Ball

countdoWn to 2015Wednesday, 31 december, 7.30pm-1.30am

dining AreasChurchill Room, Tavern, and Tea Room

4-course set dinner with free-flow of wine, beer, and soft

drinks until 1.30am. Late-night supper from 11pm onwards.

Entertainment (Main Lobby)Band on The Run, The Alexander Project

Jazz and Soul artist Dylan Foster

Saxophonist Nicole Duffell

Singapore Police Force Ghurkha Pipers & Drummers

War Drum Performers

dresscode: ballgowns and tuxedos

Reservations open on Monday, 17 November, 9am

EARLY-BIRD SPECIAL (for Members only):

Book between 17 and 30 November to enjoy a

special rate of $201.50

$215 Member | $270 guestAfter 11pm: $130 Member | $150 guest

Strictly no verbal or telephone

bookings/cancellations allowed.


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cLEAn And grEEn crAFt ActIvItIESEvery Friday & Saturday, 1-22 november2 sessions: 10am-12pm and 4pm-6pmPlayroomFor kids aged 4-12 years old

Kids, let’s reuse, reduce, and recycle. Get creative with the

Kids Associates and turn everyday household items into

works of art.

complimentary

HELP SAvE MotHEr EArtH - SKIt & ActIvItY tIMESunday, 23 november, 1pm-2pmteens LoungeFor kids aged 4-12 years old

Storytelling is a great skill to teach to kids. It helps improve

their language skills, instills a love of reading, and stirs

their imagination. Let your child’s imagination flourish, as

they join the Events Associates to help save Mother Earth.

$10 per child$5 will be donated to the Dover Park Hospice, The Tanglin

Club’s adopted charity.

HoLLY joLLY SAntA KIdS’ cHrIStMAS PArtYSaturday, 6 december, 12pm-2pmdraycott and claymore roomsFor kids aged 4-12 years old

Hey kids, have fun with Santa and his elves as they

prepare to celebrate Christmas here at the Club.

$45 Member | $50 guest(inclusive of buffet lunch and entertainment)


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YuMMY cHrIStMAS cooKIESSunday, 13 december, 4pm-6pmWheelhouse Function roomFor kids aged 4-10 years old

Have fun rolling out the cookie dough using the cookie

cutters. Whilst waiting for the cookies to bake, make your

own gift box to place your freshly baked cookies after they

are ready. Only 30 seats available, so book now!

$15 Member | $18 guest

cHrIStMAS PAntoMIME:ALAddInSaturday, 29 november, 7pmSunday, 30 november, 11amtheatrette

A day of magic, music, and mirth for the young and the

young at heart. Guaranteed to be a pre-Christmas cracker

of a show.

Duration: 75 minutes

$32 Member | $35 guest

cHrIStMAS trEE LIgHtIngSunday, 30 november6pm-8pmMain Lobbyrefreshments will be served in the churchill room

The Tanglin Club Choir and the Wessex Choir will be

performing your favourite Christmas carols.

Santa Claus is making an appearance with candy canes

and gingerbreadmen for the kids and mulled wine for the

adults.

complimentary


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The Energy Task Force was mandated in 2012 at the Annual General

Meeting and is comprised of three Members: CK Chang, Patrick

Teo, and Ian Lander. With their mix of skills: two engineers and an

architect, they come from ideal backgrounds to evaluate the Club’s

energy consumption, suggest ways to decrease it, and support

our facilities team in creating manageable and sustainable energy

solutions.

Shining a Light on Energy consumptionThe Energy Task Force’s latest suggestion for change was recently

implemented by our facilities team. The Task Force evaluated the

lights in the Clubhouse and Sports & Recreation Complex and

determined there was a significant opportunity for savings if the

Club switched from fluorescent, PLC, and halogen lights to LED

(light-emitting diode) lights.

LED lights were first invented in the 1960s, but they weren’t widely

adopted. A push in the late 2000s to lower the cost of the bulbs and

make them more readily available, led to more commercial and home

uses of LED lights. LED bulbs typically last up to 25 times longer

than regular incandescent light bulbs and are also significantly less

expensive over their lifespan than incandescent bulbs. Add to those

benefits the fact that LEDs are generally six to seven times more

energy efficient, and you have a winning combination.

In fact, the LED light is so important to our life today and has made

such an impact, that in October, two Japanese and one American

scientists were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their

discovery, which made possible white LED light.

Working closely with Erik Siow, the Club’s maintenance manager,

the Energy Task Force recommended that nearly 4,000 light bulbs

in the Clubhouse and sports complex be change to LED lights. The

process began in July and was recently completed at the end of

September. This change, which will be almost seamless to Members,

will save the Club an approximate $160,000 per annum, and lead

to an average minimum energy savings of 50 percent. That’s an

incredible impact.

As the task force looks ahead, they are determining, with the help

of the facilities team, the viability of changing the floodlights on the

tennis courts to LED lights to incur further energy and cost savings.

If undertaken, this project would likely not begin until after the new

year, as the assessment is still underway.

Keeping coolThe task force is currently working on our Clubhouse chiller. The

chiller is an integral part of the Club’s HVAC (heating, ventilation,

and air-conditioning) system and helps keep our building cool. Our

chiller today is not as efficient as it should be, and the task force,

along with our facilities team, is actively assessing ways to optimise

it. With the guidance of the task force, one set of retrofits has been

completed on this chiller, and the team is now in the process of

rating the energy efficiency. They are hopeful that the results will be

positive and that further savings will be realised.

What’s nextThe task force is looking ahead for their next project. There are so

many advances in the field of energy conservation and so much

attention on creating impactful and lasting change that they see

many opportunities on the long-term horizon.

As CK Chang, who leads the Energy Task Force says, “Energy

conservation is a journey, not a destination.” And though the Club

has made great strides, he feels there are many more projects the

Club can undertake that will improve energy efficiency in the years

to come.

Creating an environment for change can sometimes be difficult. But what if we could start to make a positive change without negatively affecting those in the situation? Wouldn’t that be the ideal way to change?

Energised for Change

From left: Maintainence Manager Erik Siow, ETF leader CK Chang, and the suppliers of the LED lights

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Photographs courtesy of Mr CK Chang

16 watts from LED (left), versus 40 watts from the fluorescent light (right).

Patrick Teo is a strong advocate of exploring options for solar

energy at the Club. The cost of solar panels has dropped

significantly over the years and with Singapore’s sunny, tropical

climate he sees this as a practical solution to increase energy

efficiency. He also speaks enthusiastically about collecting and

purifying rainwater for non-potable uses at the Club. Some

applications could include watering plants or toilet water.

Evaluating the third and fourth stories of the carpark and

installing motion detectors for the lights is also on their radar

screen for the future.

Reducing our energy footprint is something that is achievable,

especially when every Member and staff member plays his or

her part. Together we can achieve more.

6 Simple Ways You can Increase our Energy Efficiency at the club1. Use fewer towels at the pool. They air dry quickly. Do you

really need another one?

2. Take the stairs instead of the lift. It’s good for your health

and lowers our energy consumption.

3. Only take the dishes and cutlery you need at the buffet.

Fewer dishes, means less energy to wash and dry them.

4. Turn off the lights when you are the last person leaving a

function or meeting room.

5. If you are hosting a meeting, consider raising the

temperature in the room by one degree. Most people can’t

tell the difference, but it saves energy!

6. Cut your shower time by two minutes. It takes energy to

heat the water and two minutes multiplied by hundreds of

showers equals significant savings.

Energy conservation Energy conservation is not just a catch phrase for staff, but a

mantra of sorts, and is part of their mindset at the Club. In line

with the Singapore Government’s plan to transform Singapore

into an energy smart nation and enhance our urban environment

in the long term, the Club is doing its part to protect our

environment, and is always on the look out for best practices

in energy conservation. Here are a few examples of what we’re

doing in the Club:

Many of the staff rely on computers to do their work, and unlike

home platforms, workstations can be switched on up to 18

hours a day. However, computers are not always used; staff go

on rest breaks and to meetings. So to combat waste, computers

automatically switch to sleep mode after five minutes of non-

use, which saves energy.

It’s common knowledge that air-conditioning systems consume

the bulk of an electricity bill. In a climate like Singapore’s,

these systems can easily break down from heavy usage and

the atmospheric particles they frequently trap. To ensure an

efficient system, the air-conditioners in all areas are routinely

cleaned, which results in a cleaner environment and lower

energy bills as a result of the regular maintenance.

Photocopiers are a staple in offices, and they can produce a

lot of waste if not properly used. The Club’s photocopiers are

efficient and are put on sleep mode at night, only activating

when a facsimile comes in, but just enough to print the fax.

Paper waste from these copiers is also a worry, but not so in

the Club. Staff in different departments share information with

one another using a central computer server, which reduces

the need to print documents and keeps printing to a minimum.

Furthermore, non-pertinent documents are frequently recycled.

Reports and other documents are also printed double-sided.

Energy conservation is not just about electricity, but also about

water. The water taps in staff washrooms are push button.

These have the advantage of delivering a pre-set amount of

water, then shutting off. This prevents water wastage from taps

that are left running, and has the added bonus of being more

hygienic.

Recycling bins are also available in the Club, and they are most

prominent at the Multi Storey Car Park in the main Clubhouse.

Recycled waste is pre-sorted, which means they are efficiently

separated into paper, plastic, glass, metal, and fabric.

Says Indika Fernando, the Club’s M&E executive, and the

unofficial green ambassador amongst the staff, “It is easy to

understand that when energy and water we save, we are also

saving money. For any business organisation, especially the

club especially, it is vital to keep the operating costs low, so

as to contribute to the financial bottom line. Therefore, it is

important to promote awareness and to practice energy-saving

initiatives in the Club, and to reduce unnecessary energy

consumption and wastage. At the same time, this will also

help us to reduce the Club’s carbon emissions and thereby

contribute to the sustainability of our environment.”

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MOVIE OF THE WEEK* Children’s matinee at 2.30pm

Clean and Green Craft Activities10am–12pm and 4pm–6pmat the Wheelhouse Function Room

Darts Team Training3pm at Tangles

Squash Socials3pm at the Squash Courts

Weekend Club Tennis4pm at the Tennis Courts

Lawn Bowls Match Practice3.45pm at the Lawn Bowls Green


Introduction Evening6pm at the Raffles Room

Bridge Section Duplicate Game12.30pm at the Card Room

Club Squash Night5.15pm at the Squash Courts

Squash Section Handicap6.45pm at the Squash Courts

Tennis Bring-A-Guest Night6pm at the Tennis Courts

Choir Practice7.30pm at the Theatrette


Lawn Bowls Handicap6pm at the Lawn Bowls Green

Churchill Room closed for dinner

Squash Section Night6pm at the Squash Courts


Annual Golf Championship (cont.)Jurong Country Club


Darts Team Training 5pm at Tangles


Tennis Socials8pm at the Tennis Courts


32nd Annual Swimming Championship2pm at the swimming pool




Meet The Author: Adele Parks6pm at the Raffles Room




Ten-Pin Bowling Section Practice Session 6pm at The American Club

















The Tanglin Club’s Charity Opera Cocktail4.30pm at the Churchill Room





















Help Save ‘Mr Earth’–Skit & Activity Time1pm at Teens Lounge












Wine Circle Gala Dinner7pm at the Churchill Room

Annual Balut Championshipsat 6.30pm







Christmas Pantomime: Aladdin7pm at the Theatrette




Christmas Pantomime: Aladdin11am at the Theatrette

Christmas Tree Lighting6pm at the Main Lobby



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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MOVIE OF THE WEEK* Children’s matinee at 2.30pm







Introduction Evening6pm at the Raffles Room




Tennis Bring-A-Guest Night6pm at the Tennis Courts







Annual Golf Championship (cont.)Jurong Country Club






32nd Annual Swimming Championship2pm at the swimming pool




Meet The Author: Adele Parks6pm at the Raffles Room





















The Tanglin Club’s Charity Opera Cocktail4.30pm at the Churchill Room





















Help Save ‘Mr Earth’–Skit & Activity Time1pm at Teens Lounge












Wine Circle Gala Dinner7pm at the Churchill Room

Annual Balut Championshipsat 6.30pm







Christmas Pantomime: Aladdin7pm at the Theatrette




Christmas Pantomime: Aladdin11am at the Theatrette

Christmas Tree Lighting6pm at the Main Lobby



NOVEMBER 2014

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Mandela Long Walk to Freedom - 31 Oct to 2 Nov

The Fault in Our Stars - 7 to 9 Nov

Railway Man - 14 to 16 Nov

The Intouchables - 21 to 23 Nov

Justin and the Knights of Valour* - 1 & 2 Nov

Furry Vengeance* - 8 & 9 Nov

Pay It Forward - 13 Nov

Maleficent* - 15 & 16 Nov

Alpha & Omega* - 22 & 23 Nov

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September was bonanza game time with three

games for the Section to throw themselves

headlong into. First up was the penultimate round

of the Inter-Club competition, this time hosted

by the Indian Association. Given the location of

the IA, kudos to them for organising off-street

parking without getting a love note from the

URA/LTA! When the Inter-Club teams gather, it is

always in good sport, including plenty of jest and

some good-natured ribbing. At the end of a very

raucous evening, Singapore Cricket Club Team 1

emerged from the scuffle as winners, and we are

all looking forward to the final round in October

at the Cricket Club.

Speaking of the Cricket Club, the annual SCC-

TC POT Games strolled into view, and SCC

(again) retained the trophy. Our Balut team made

a heroic effort, with Covenor Sethuraman and

Gale Creighton putting down 10 baluts between

them, but, in the end we trailed SCC’s 12,333

points with our collective of 12,176. Well done

team, and yes, there is next year!

Our month-end game served as a warm up for

the POT Games, and the ladies came through to

claim all the prizes. Gale Creighton topped the

leader board with her 663 score, and Fatema

Sadiq claimed the game score with her 140

points. A simple repast at the Tavern prior to the

evening did not in any way quieten the lot either!

The Leader Board (based on four best games)

shows:

1. Bansi Sethuraman 2458

2. Nicky Hardy 2419

3. Deepa Gupta 2387

4. Esther Ling 2383

5. Vikram Raman 2371

6. Nina Menon 2370

Still to come: the finals of the Inter-Club and the

Inter-Port (both at the SCC), our own final games,

the Inter-Section game and the much anticipated

Staff Vs Section game.

vikram Raman

Balut Section Committee Member

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Hello, November! We are fast approaching the

end of yet another eventful year! Do look out for

details on our Christmas Snooker Marathon and

Dinner. Save the date: 6 December 2014.

We had a really busy September with the Ian

Braslin Trophy, Section Night, and this year,

The Tanglin Club hosted the annual POT Games

against Singapore Cricket Club.

iAN BRASLiN

An exciting competition with a dramatic finish to

the competition with two top players battling it

out! In the end Mr Cheung Yew Tak managed to

out play Mr Arshad Bhojani to take the trophy.

Well done, Yew Tak!

SEPTEMBER SECTiON NiGHT

A well-attended night with several players in

the running for the most number of wins, but Dr

Ng Boon Keng managed to just pip the field to

clinch the trophy. Mr Alex Yew, after three or four

attempts at the highest break, finally managed

to sink just the right number of balls to win the

highest break. Congratulations to our winners!

POT GAMES

As usual, we were the perfect host; ensuring that

our guests had full glasses and stomachs and at

the same time playing the gentlemen’s game. We

managed to win a couple of games but the Cricket

Club showed that they meant business from

the start when they fielded the world champion

3-ball player Peter Gilchrist. Nonetheless, the

team of Arshard Bhojani, KK Chong, Davin Liok,

Chu Tee Seng, Mark Simpson, John Yeo, Kevin

Chen, Hugh William Scheffer, Nigel Lewis, and

Alex Yew gave a good showing. Thank you all for

your participation and especially to the Members

who also turned up to lend their support!

Let’s work harder and make it a different result

next year!

Billiards Section Committee

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THE WiNNiNG TEAM - POT 2014

Bridge was included for the very first time this

year in our annual POT Games against the

Singapore Cricket Club. Incidentally, we take

turns in hosting and this year it was ours.

We played Teams Format with each club fielding

twelve players. Half-time was called after twelve

boards were played for a rather long tea break

for guests and hosts to mingle over a lovely

spread of samosas, curry puffs, and spring rolls,

amongst other delicious snacks. Thereafter,

another twelve boards were completed and the

competition ended at about 6pm when we made

our way to the Churchill Room for the celebration.

We are indeed very pleased to say that we

were the only Section in our Club to have won

in this year’s POT Games and many thanks

to the following participants for their brilliant

performance.

Deepa Gupta Aisha Elliott

Sherna Danani Lily Lim

Sharon Gray Jyoti Singh

Annette Hartland Subina Khaneja

Rohini Arya Mag Medora

S. Kanagasundrum Esther Ling

Our thanks to Professor CC Chen for being

Director of the Day and to Arziz for the

photography sessions and for making sure

that all our ladies were appropriately attired in

the green Tanglin uniforms. Thanks also to the

Singapore Cricket Club players; we hope they

enjoyed the afternoon as much as we did.

Lily Lim

Bridge Section Committee Member

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dARTS - ANNUAL POT GAMES 2014

The battle for the POT was held on 27 September

2014 at The Tanglin Club. Our prestigious

opponent, the Singapore Cricket Club (SCC),

joined us in our annual event to attempt to

win the POT. Enthusiasts of the Darts Section

clashed in a competitive, friendly rivalry to

honour a tradition that goes back to more than

three decades.

TTC Darts players had a marvellous encounter

with the SCC players. The enthusiasm was clearly

visible when the players displayed a constructive,

competitive spirit and a controlled release of their

emotions. The wonderful afternoon was spent

with the competitors constantly inter-mingling to

achieve their final score. Beer, wine, and food

filled the tables of Tangles, while the competition

provided exposure to the fun, sportsmanship,

and of course the pressure of the sport of darts.

Yet, pre and post game handshakes created a

friendly and personal contact in lieu of controlled,

pre-programmed collisions.

Congratulations to the SCC players for being the

winners of the Darts POT 2014. They won six

games out of nine.

We are extremely proud of TTC players MC

Cheong, Denis Hardy, and Nicky Hardy who

managed to win three games. It was marvellous

to watch their outstanding performance and

great darts.

The evening celebration of the POT Games

featured great entertainment and food at the

grand Churchill Room. The splendid trophies

were given away to the winners in all categories

of sports.

KEEPiNG THE RiGHT FOCUS

Dear darts friends, we need to enhance the

true competitive darts spirit among us. With all

the new enthusiastic Members joining us, it is

important for our mature darters to mingle with

the novice players and develop their confidence

and their ability to play great darts.

Let us organise monthly competitive games

to win prizes and hone our darts skills. For

more information, contact Cielito, our Sports &

Recreation Executive.

Sepalika Kumarasinghe

Darts Section Committee Member

Congratulations to all Darts winners of the POT Games 2014

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dAzzLiNG dANCE NiGHT

The biggest dazzle of the evening on 6 September

at the Dazzling Dance Night in the Churchill

Room was the attendance by Members. For the

first time in a Dance Section event, there were

more Members than guests. With an attendance

of about 80 participants, 64% were Members.

The drive by the Dance Committee to get more

Members to participate in dance events is

bearing fruit.

Entertainment was a dazzling performance of

the Waltz and Cha Cha by former Regional

Professional Latin American Dance Champions,

Sam and Michelle Fong. Club President Mr

Joseph Chew and Mrs Chew were special guests,

and the President addressed the gathering.

Dance Committee Member Dr Charlotte Yung

was the able Emcee for the evening and got the

programme moving with clockwork precision.

Many Members participated in the event for the

first time and from feedback, it would not be

their last. It was an evening of good food, fun,

dancing, and fellowship amongst Members and

friends in an environment of a Members` club.

It is hoped that even more Members will join

in the next dance event, the Christmas Ball in

December. Besides the dance show, The Tanglin

Club Choir will entertain us with Christmas carols.

Freddie Lee

Dance Section Convenor

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iNTERMEdiATE BALLROOM ANd LATiN dANCE CLASSES

Every Thursday, Starting 30 October

Multi-Purpose Hall

Foxtrot (Technique): 8pm to 9pm

Rumba: 9.15pm to 10.15pm

Instructor: Sam Fong, Former Regional Professional Latin

American Dance Champion

$107.00 Member | $128.40 Guest

8 sessions per class

NEW BEGiNNERS dANCE CLASSES

Every Sunday, Starting 2 November

Multi-Purpose Hall

Salsa: 4pm to 5pm

Latin Cha Cha: 5.15pm to 6.15pm

Instructor: Louis Ng, Former Regional Professional Latin

American Dance Champion

$107.00 Member | $128.40 Guest

8 sessions per class

CHRiSTMAS BALL

Saturday, 6 december, 7.30pm

Churchill Room

Resident Band Penny Lane with Marlee on vocals and

a DJ will be in attendance. There will be a floorshow by

Jonathan Tan and Yang Jiamin, Ballroom Amateur Rising

Star Champions. Christmas Carols by The Tanglin Club’s

Choir.

Dress Code: Christmas Colours of Green and Red

3-Course Dinner with Complimentary Glass of Wine

$35 dance Section Members

$55 Non-dance Section Members | $80 Guests

Registration: 1 October to 8 November:

Members and up to four guests per member

From 9 November:

Members with additional guests (subject to availability)

Last date for cancellation: 28 November 2014

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ONE dAY WELLNESS RETREAT

Wednesday, 12 November

7am-2pm

draycott Room

This is your invitation to health and happiness with a total

mind and body detox with an all-in-one holistic wellness

day. This fast track Health Retreat is recommended for

stress relief, detoxification, relaxation, renewed strength,

revitalisation, and rejuvenation.

Event Includes:

• Gentle Yoga

• Breathing and meditation workshop

• Wellness through plant remedies workshop

• Aromatic massage

• Body fat assessment and consultation

• Healthy brunch

Member $99 | Guest $120

FREE AQUA SPiN TRiAL CLASS

Wednesdays in November

8am-9am and 9.15am-10.15am

Pool

For the month of November, Aqua Spin will be holding free

trial classes. You will spin in a stationary position underwater,

harnessing the intrinsic worth of water-buoyancy and

resistance–to assist you in performing intensive yet gentle

exercise motions.

For a free trial, contact [email protected] or aziz.

[email protected]

WELLNESS THROUGH PLANT REMEDIES WORKSHOP

Harvesting the goodness of plant materials and aromatic plant oils for the purpose of psychological

and physical well-being, this workshop addresses the conditions associated with modern, fast-paced

living through the therapeutic properties and potentials of the best kept secrets of Mother Nature dating

back to 4,500BC. Let our Aromatherapist guide you on your journey of using an alternative approach to

wellness through plant remedies.

Sports & Recreation | Fitness

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TRiP TO SOUTH AFRiCA

We touched down in Johannesburg

where it was a fine spring morning,

but a chilly 12 degrees. We headed

east along the highway crossing the

plateau for lunch in the quaint

town of Dullstrom, before

heading on towards the Blyde

River Canyon. It was a tiring

day and the group was pleased

to arrive at Oliver’s–a small

boutique hotel on the edge

of Kruger where we spent the

first night.

The next day started with

ominously dark clouds but by

the time we tee’d off in Leopard

Creek the sun was shining and

the rain clouds had passed. Ranked

the number two course in South Africa

and host to the Dunhill Masters, the

course was testing and we ‘donated’

our fair share of balls into the various

water hazards!

From Leopard Creek, we flew by

private plane, crossing over Kruger

National Park heading north to the

superb Thornybush Game Reserve.

On our first safari game drive we were

lucky to spot white rhino and cape

buffalo as well as giraffe, antelope,

warthogs, and zebra. Elephants, lions,

and even leopards followed the next

day to complete the ‘Big 5’ sightings.

We headed back towards the lodge in

the evening before rounding a corner

to find a surprise ‘bush’ dinner.

Dining tables had been set out on

the dry river bed, complete with a

bar, buffet food stations, and flaming

braziers. Fires burnt brightly and

kerosene lamps lit the tables as we

enjoyed a sumptuous three–course

dinner under the stars.

The final morning game drive saw our

numbers depleted as some people

opted for a lie-in. The hardy ‘survivors’

were treated to a spectacular sighting

of a mother and cub leopard relaxing

in a tree and then dining on an

antelope that she had killed

previously.

From Kruger we headed down

south to the coastal town

of George where we were

greeted by cooler weather

but grey skies. Fortunately,

the following morning dawned

brightly and we tee’d off on

the Fancourt Montagu Course

in fresh but sunny conditions.

The area is a mecca for

golfers with numerous courses in the

vicinity. The Fancourt Golf Estate and

Hotel has three courses of its own

and everyone was impressed with

the efficiency and quality of the golf

operations.

The group played a mini-Ryder Cup

tournament with eight people playing

for Europe and the other eight for the

USA. The best four scores from each

group counted with the “European”

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group gaining the early bragging

rights! The day ended with a dinner on

a paddle cruiser and an opportunity

to try the local speciality of Knysna

oysters, washed down with some

local sparkling wine.

The following day we headed to the

famous Links Course–ranked No. 1

in South Africa and a past host of the

President’s Cup. The early morning

showers cleared just in time, and

everyone enjoyed a round on this

exclusive course. The resident golf

pro joined the group to give us some

tips on course management and a few

helpful hints as we played. He later

joined us for a final dinner at Henry

White’s Restaurant at Fancourt.

The next stop was Pinnacle Point Golf

Club, which winds its way along the

cliffs at Mossel Bay on the Garden

Route. This spectacular course offers

a chance to test your skills against the

off shore breezes, with par 3 holes

that are perched on the very edge of

the cliffs. There were a few ‘Mulligans’

awarded and a few golf balls lost

into the ocean below. Anyone with

a fear of heights was at a distinct

disadvantage!

From Mossel Bay the group made

its way to Cape Town, arriving in

the evening in time for dinner. The

following day was set aside for

sightseeing, with a trip out to Robben

Island, the notorious prison where

Nelson Mandela was held under the

apartheid regime. In the afternoon we

made a dash for the cable car and up

to the summit of Table Mountain, but

our sun downer drinks and snacks on

the top were cut short as the winds

began to increase and the group had

to descend back to the base.

The penultimate day included some

serious shopping for souvenirs before

we headed into the winelands of

Stellenbosch for a quick visit to the

wine estate of Ernie Els. The group

was able to sample the wines and visit

his trophy room before we headed to

De Zalze Golf Club for 18 holes. Set

amongst the vines and orange groves

the course is nice and flat, ideal for

walking off some of the wine and food

we had enjoyed the previous days.

After golf we headed into the valley

at Stellenbosch to the Guardian Peak

Wine Estate to enjoy the spectacular

views and a wine tasting followed by

dinner.

The final morning dawned bright,

and luckily the strong winds that had

featured on the previous two days had

abated. We headed off around Table

Bay stopping first at a Golf Superstore

where the group was able to try out

clubs and purchase items before our

final round at Atlantic Beach Golf

Club. The course is a links-style with

fantastic views across bay to the city

and Table Mountain beyond.

Over the 10 days there were various

mini competitions, men vs ladies,

Tanglin vs SICC, culminating in the

final round at Atlantic Beach with

players representing either the Ernie

Els or Gary Player team. Most people

came out evens by the end of the tour,

spending their winnings on South

African wine at the final seafood

dinner in the V&A Waterfront in Cape

Town.

Overall the trip was a blend of safari,

sight seeing, top South African golf

courses, and plenty of shopping, fun,

food, and wine tasting. The group

departed for Singapore with great

memories, stunning photos, and some

new golfing friends.

Lucy Kublikowski

Out of Africa Travel & Golf Ltd

www.outofafricatravel.com

Skype: outofafricatravel

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TANGLiN CLUB ANNUAL GOLF

CHAMPiONSHiP

This is one of the two major Tanglin

Club golf events in the annual calendar

and the lure of pleasure, prizes, and

prestige, and the opportunity to play

golf at Sentosa attracted around one

hundred participants. The Tanjung

Course at Sentosa is celebrating its

40th anniversary this year and with

it now being the subject of redesign

plans, possibly this provided a last

chance for some to enjoy the current

course’s lush tropical golfing landscape

and especially interesting quartet of par

threes.

Following a chicken rice lunch, photo

shoots, and a few extra poses on the

practice greens a shot gun initiated

commencement of play under

moderately but not so threatening

cloudy skies and pleasant golfing

weather conditions. Unfortunately, prior

to round completion the clouds turned

black and a deluge of rain wiped out

the last few holes for all and sundry. So

40 turned out to be not so auspicious

for this Annual Championship and no

Champion was crowned. As the number

of holes played by some participants

extended to only twelve, it was decided

to base results for the day on stableford

points achieved over each individual’s

first twelve holes. The game scheduled

for 7 November at Jurong Country Club

will now be used to award the Club

Championship.

Still, there was more to the day than

golf, and the Churchill Room provided

the venue for a sumptuous buffet

spread, merriment, prize giving, and

lucky draws. This particular nineteenth

hole also included the opportunity

for attendees to show off prowess on

the indoor green. The putting contest

culminated in a shoot out between

Norman Walford and Michael Gray

with the latter taking the spoils of a

complimentary flight at Jurong Country

Club.

Winners for the Day

MALE:

1st: Paul Healy

2nd: Kelvin Ngiam

3rd: Tan Kok Chai

FEMALE:

1st: Sally Liew

2nd: Chan Lin-Mei

3rd: Jackie Williams

Last but not least thanks go to the

sponsors of this event.:

Jaermann & Stubi, Paresa, Jurong

Country Club, Eu Yan Seng, Black

Angus Steakhouse, Freeman, Asian

Tigers, Aquarius, Block Up, Fruit of the

Earth, and Nuun.

ANNUAL POT GAMES

The annual POT Games involves

representatives from Singapore Cricket

Club and Tanglin Club competing in

nine events (i.e. Lawn Bowls, Bridge,

Balut, Tennis, Squash, Golf, Cricket,

Snooker, Darts, and Golf).

The golf event is a 4 ball better ball

matchplay comprising ten matches

requiring two players from each club for

each match. The initial challenge for this

event is the recruitment of competitive

golfers from the Tanglin membership to

provide a respectable adversary for our

opponents. On this particular occasion,

recruitment endeavours came to some

fruition as the match was evenly fought

over a course in pristine condition and

still very fresh with challenge after its

recent $24m makeover.

Thanks and well done to all that came

out to represent Tanglin.

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David White/Gopal Banerji beat Peter

Salt/Hugh Darwell

Simon Yuen/Jurgen Martiens beat

Victor Yeung/Tan Bak Choon

Hugh Hoyes Cock/Paul Healy beat

Ross Tan/Richard Stapely-Oh

Teo Meng Toon/Patrick Kwek beat Lim

Khoon/Denny Sioh

Vincent Cho/Lee How Sheng beat

Sandy Wimalasena

Philip Seet/Kenneth Koh lost to Suresh

Prabu/Mike Mahaffy

Tony Faneco/Fred Pickering lost to Eric

Teoh/Jimmy Ong

Lim Khoon Hin/Lee Seng Teik lost to

Tim Ong/Richard Ow

Steven Ong/Chow Yoon Seng lost to

Vincent Ho/Steven Ng

Wolfgang Hollermann lost to Allan Muir/

Alvin Khoo

Overall result 5 matches each. Note

one single player on each side due to

no shows.

Thanks to our hosts Jurong Country

Club for providing such tasty cusine

and an après golf venue well suited to

inter-club camaraderie and opportunity

to embellish the day’s golfing tales.

In conclusion, golf provided Tanglin a

half point in the overall competition but

this was not enough to help regain the

POT Trophy from SCC.

TOPiCAL FOR SEPTEMBER 2014 ANd

THE RYdER CUP

A little known golf rule:

Many players miss out on qualifying for

the Ryder Cup for unusual reasons–an

unexpected injury or perhaps a clash of

personalities with the captain selecting

the wildcards. However, the saddest

story of a player’s absence from the

matches came in 1981 when Calvin

Peete, one of the first black golfers to

make a mark on the PGA Tour, was

barred from the team because of a

PGA of America regulation that stated

all full members of the association

must have a high school diploma. This

requirement had passed unnoticed until

Peete’s play in the build-up put him into

a Ryder Cup qualifying position and,

without the certificate, the team left for

Britain without him. But Peete studied

hard, passed the necessary exams, and

qualified for the team in 1983 and 1985.

Footnotes

Waiting for inspiration

is a cruel past-time.

I much prefer Golf.

If. . .

in every game all greens were hit

and each was then one putted

would golf as a game

still be the same

its mystery all but gutted?

Error-less play may be the goal

but when you come down to it

to play the best

would end the test

so. . .

would you want to do it?

NEVER MISS

To make a putt without a doubt

A mind-trick to apply:

Pretend that you’ve already missed

And this is your second try!

- Leon S White, PhD

Paul Healy

Golf Section Committee Member

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LAWN BOWLS POT GAMES 2014

Tanglin Lawn Bowls hosted the POT Games

with the teams from Singapore Cricket Club. Six

teams of three each competed on 7 September

at the Club’s Bowls Green on the fourth floor.

The initial threatening

clouds gave way to

a very fine, clear day

when the tournament

started at 4pm. The

games were played

on an 18-ends and

3-balls format of three

Members per team.

Our team, captained

by Rodger Kimpton,

started off with confidence and the hope of

beating our well-known tough opponents, on

home ground. But it was a tough battle against

the veterans from SCC who were determined to

overcome the oughts of the fast turf of our lawn.

It was a neck-and-neck battle, with our teams

just leading narrowly by four to two most of the

way. But alas, despite our home turf advantage,

an unexpected change of luck and an apparent

lack of stamina overtook our teams towards the

end.

Our Team A led till the 15 ends, with the score of

20-16. But at the last 3 ends, they lost all their

ends with 9 bowls in total, to give our visitors a

20-25 points victory.

Team B led all the way till 16 ends. They were up

17-11, an almost unassailable lead in a normal

situation. Unfortunately their nerves cracked up

at the last two ends

when they lost three

bowls and four bowls

respectively, thus

giving our visitors a

very narrow win of

18 to 17.

Two of our teams

won with narrow

margins of one

and five bowls

respectively. However, two other teams almost

never saw the light of day as they struggled to a

score of 10 to 25 , and 14 to 27 losses.

So we lost not just by the number of team

games; we also lost by total score. We obviously

missed the services of our champion, Virginia

Longfellow, and our veterans, Derek and Devi

Hodgkinson.

Obviously, our teams need more match practices.

Lin Ten ing

Lawn Bowls Section Committee Member

Lawn Bowls POT Games between The Tanglin Club and Singapore Cricket Club

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MERLiON SWiM MEET 2014

The Tanglin Club hosted the Merlion Swim Meet

on 30 August 2014. At 1pm, swimmers from

the British Club, Marsden Swim Squad, ACSian

Falcon swim team, the American Club, and our

own Tanglin Club swimmers arrived. The whole

Tanglin Club swimming pool came to life with

more than 150 swimmers and their families

participating in this swim meet.

The swim meet kicked off at 2pm with the team

relay events. The relays were the most exciting

highlight of the swim meet. Teams cheered and

swimmers swam hard and the whole atmosphere

was filled with excitement. The swimmers

also competed in the individual Freestyle and

Breaststroke events.

We have a team of 40 swimmers from the Tanglin

Torpedoes. A few of them made their debut in

this swim meet. I must say, our swimmers were

impressive and had many podium finishes in their

events. Well done, Team Tanglin Torpedoes!

This swim meet is the fourth of a series of

five events for this year and the last meet will

be hosted by the American Club. The Merlion

League is currently into its third year running and

each participating team will take a turn to host

the swim meet. This swim league is formed to

give our swimmers more race opportunity and

exposure to competitions.

Alvin Pang

Total Swimming Head Coach

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SQUASH CONvENOR

As many of you may have heard Kristen Mansfield has

relocated back to Australia, and several rousing parties

and dinners were held in her honour for the sterling job that

she has done this one and a half years with the Squash

Section. She will be dearly missed, but rest assured, she

has promised to come back often enough that we will not

forget her!

Kristen made Club history when she was unanimously

elected as our first female Squash Convenor, and we must

say she ruled well with her not quite iron but firm hand! The

Squash Section is most thankful for her contribution, and

we wish her all the best for her future endeavours.

kimpton Cup 2014

Mr Andrew LockieMs Kristen Mansfield

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Pictures from Squash POT Games 2014

Pictures from Annual Club Championships

We welcome Mr Andrew Lockie as Acting Squash Convenor

until the next Squash AGM. Thank you Andy, for kindly

taking up the baton. It will certainly be a hard act to follow

given that it was such a pretty one!

ANNUAL CLUB CHAMPiONSHiP

Our Annual Club Championship was held on 23 and 30

August. Needless to say, we had two days of excellent

games cumulating into an evening where we were well

watered and fed! Congratulations to the winners!

KiMPTON CUP

This year’s Kimpton Cup, played from 13 to 20

September, saw what must surely be the most exciting

finals between the pairs of Mr Shane Hagan and Mr Paul

Isted, and Mr Lood Van Rooyen and Mr Marc Nicholson.

It was a tooth and nail battle with neither side giving

any away any quarter. Several tie-breakers later and

we congratulated the winners Mr Hagan and Mr Isted–

undefeated now for seven-in-a-row! Imagine that, seven-

time champions–certainly deserves a double mention,

eh chaps?

POT GAMES

Tanglin hosted this year’s annual POT Games against the

Singapore Cricket Club. Thank you to our players who

put up a valiant fight against a slightly superior team. The

score ended with a respectable 7-4 to the visitors and we

congratulate and thank them once again for the exercise!

UPCOMiNG EvENTS

As the year draws to a close (where did the year go?)

please do keep a look out on the notice board for details

on our year-end party and start training for next year’s

International Doubles!

Squash Section Committee

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POT GOES TO SiNGAPORE CRiCKET CLUB

Tanglin’s tennis courts were the scene of an intense battle

between the Singapore Cricket Club and Tanglin on the

last Saturday in September for the POT this year. In the

end, we came up short, losing to SCC 7-2 in the best-of-

nine format.

Six matches were played simultaneously, and we were

either close or led in at least four. Miles Fenley and Chris

Forbes secured the first point of the match, winning the

men’s over-50 doubles 9-2. There was hope. But soon, the

results began filtering in. Our ‘open’ pair of Taco Portengen

and Rich Gridley (nursing a pulled back) lost, and then so

did the men’s over-40 pair of Mark Fernandes and Bernard

Fung. Mark and Bernard kept it close, and it went all the

way down to the wire. But one lost service game, after at

least 10 deuces, broke the pair. They lost 9-7 in a tight but

highly entertaining encounter.

It didn’t get any better. Apart from a spirited display from

Victoria Tan and Cho Yu-Mei in the women’s open, the

rest of the pairs faltered, unable to repeat our victory on

home soil two years ago. But we’ll be back next year, and

hopefully stronger. Thanks to captains Soo Kui Jien and

Lillian Lum for planning and preparing for the POT, and to

Tanglin’s 18–all still winners in our books.

We look forward to next year’s edition at the Cricket Club’s

newly laid courts.

UPCOMiNG EvENTS

Christmas is around

the corner and that

means school holidays

are upon us, which

also means the very

popular Tanglin Club

Junior Tennis Camps

will be back for three

camps during the

November / December

holidays.

Camp 1: 17 November-21 November

Camp 2: 1 December-5 December

Camp 3: 15 December-19 December

For more information, please email

[email protected]. We look forward to seeing the

kids out on court for holiday fun!

The last tournament of the Tanglin Junior

Tennis Series will be held November 14-16

at The Tanglin Club courts. Sign up sheets

have been posted on the notice board

opposite the tennis office at Level U1 in the

sports building. Entries close November 8,

so all those kids wanting some competitive

play, sign up and get in the action!!

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BOWLiNG SESSiON AT THE AMERiCAN CLUB

On 3 September, guests Jane Iyer, James Iyer, and

Josephine Chia added fun and laughter to the lively

atmosphere of the bowling session at the American Club.

A challenging spirit changed gutter balls to lucky strikes.

We are a small, friendly, and non-competitive group, and

we bowl for the exercise and enjoy the good company.

Come and join us for some fun in a relaxed atmosphere.

Shoes and balls are readily available. Bring your socks.

Ten-Pin Bowling Section Committee

bowling for fun and fitness A social game that can be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of age or skill

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One of the UK’s most-loved and biggest selling women’s fiction

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Top 10 bestsellers in the Times in the UK.

Born in north-east England, Parks studied English at the University

of Leicester and worked in advertising until she published her first

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year. That year, The Evening Standard also identified her as one of

London’s ‘Twenty Faces to Watch.’ She is known for her realistic

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dilemmas women and men face in their lives.

Her novels have sold over 2 million copies in the UK, and they have

been translated into over 26 languages. A strong believer in the basic

right of reading, Parks is the Ambassador of the Reading Agency’s

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becoming passionate about books. In 2011, she was a judge for the

Costa Book Awards. Spare Brides is her latest work.

Sunday Times bestseller Adele Parks brings us her first ever

historical novel and turns her laser-sharp perception and empathy

to a forgotten generation of women against the tumultuous and

opulent backdrop of post-First World War England.

Damaged and beautiful, they were the forgotten generation of women

who lost so much and became ‘spare brides.’ Spare Brides is the

powerful story of four extraordinary women left to pick up the pieces

of their lives, in a tumultuous and opulent post–WWI England.

New Year’s Eve, 1920. The Great War is over and it’s a new decade

of promise. But a generation of men and women who survived the

extreme trauma and tragedy will never be the same.

With countless men lost, it seems that only wealth and beauty will

secure a husband from the few who returned, but lonely Beatrice

has neither attribute. Ava has both, although she sees marriage as

a restrictive cage after the freedom war allowed. Sarah paid the

war’s ultimate price: her husband’s life. Lydia should be grateful that

her own husband’s desk job kept him safe, but she sees only his

cowardice.

In a world altered beyond recognition, where not all scars are visible,

this damaged and beautful group must grasp any happiness they can

find–whatever the cost.

Complete Bibliography:

• Playing Away (2000)

• Game Over (2001)

• Larger Than Life (2002)

• The Other Woman’s Shoes (2003)

• Still Thinking of You (2004)

• Husbands (2005)

• Young Wives’ Tales (2007)

• Tell Me Something (2009)

• Love Lies (2009)

• Men I’ve Loved Before (2010)

• About Last Night (2011)

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General Fiction

Death Come Quickly

Susan Wittig Albert

The Zone of Interest

Martin Amis

The Handmaid’s Tale

Margaret Atwood

A Walk Among the Tombstones

Lawrence Block

The Devil’s Larder

Jim Crace

The Skin Collector

Jeffery Deaver

Take a Look at Me Now

Miranda Dickinson

The Secret Place

Tana French

Tom Clancy’s Support and

Defend

Mark Greaney

Where We Belong

Catherine Ryan Hyde

The Wings of the Dove

Henry James

Want You Dead

Peter James

The Third Wife

Lisa Jewell

Mr Mercedes

Stephen King

What I Remember Most

Cathy Lamb

Twisted

Lynda La Plante

Loving Rose: The Redemption

of Malcolm Sinclair

Stephanie Laurens

Hector and the Search for

Happiness

Francois Lelord

The Son

Jo Nesbo

In The Shadow of the Banyan

Tree

Vaddey Ratner

Festive in Death

J.D. Robb

The Eye of God

James Rollins

The Daring Young Man on the

Flying Trapeze

William Saroyan

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

David Shafer

The Bourne Ascendancy

Lustbader Eric Van

While We Were Watching

Downton Abbey

Wendy Wax

Non-Fiction

Hawksmoor at Home

Heston Blumenthal

The Social Animal

David Brooks

The Glass Closet: Why Coming

Out is Good Business

John Browne

Inside the Red Border: A History

of Our World, Told Through the

Pages of TIME Magazine

Howard Chua-Eon

Shredded: Inside RBS, The

Bank that Broke Britain

Ian Fraser

The 4-Hour Chef

Timothy Ferriss

The Next 100 Years: A Forecast

for the 21st Century

George Friedman

Building Wealth Through REITS

Bobby Jayaram

Midnight’s Descendants

John Keay

World Order

Henry Kissinger

100 Great Business Ideas

Jeremy Kourdi

Good Morning, Mr Mandela

Zelda La Grange

Singapore’s Lost Son: How

I Made it From Dropout to

Millionaire Princeton PhD

Kaiwen Leong

Citizens of London

Lynne Olson

The Bombers and the Bombed

Richard Overy

The Sea and the Civilization

Lincoln Paine

Dark Pools: The Rise of the

Machine Traders and the

Rigging of the U.S. Stock

Market

Scott Patterson

Easy Entertaining

Williams Sonoma

Mrs Jordan’s Profession

Claire Tomalin

A Troublesome Inheritance

Nicholas Wade

Book Of The Month

GOOD MORNING, MR MANDElAby Zelda la GrangeGood Morning, Mr Mandela tells the extraordinary story of how a young woman had

her life, beliefs, prejudices, and everything she once believed in utterly transformed by

the greatest man of her time. It is the incredible journey of an awkward, terrified young

typist in her twenties later chosen to become the President’s most loyal and devoted

servant, spending most of her adult working life travelling with, supporting, and caring

for the man she would come to call Khulu, or ‘grandfather.’ Here Zelda pays tribute to

Nelson Mandela as she knew him–a teacher who gave her the most valuable lessons

of her life. A man who refused to be defined by his past, who forgave and respected

all, but who was also frank, teasing, and direct. This is a book about love and second

chances. It will touch your life and make you believe that every one of us, no matter who

we are or what we have done, has the power to change.

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Action & Adventure

•Brick Mansions - 2014 (PG13)

•Godzilla - 2014 (PG13)

•Jarhead 2: Field of Fire - 2014 (M18)

•Maleficent - 2014 (PG)

drama

•Citylights - 2014 (NC16)

•The Fault in Our Stars - 2014 (PG13)

•The Attacks of 26/11 - 2013 (M18)

•A Mother’s Son - 2012 (PG13)

•Ishaqzaade - 2012 (PG)

•Last Tango in Halifax - 2012 (M18)

•Earth - 1930 (M18)

Comedy

•The Angriest Man in Brooklyn - 2014 (M18)

•Come and See - 1985 (PG)

•The Princess Bride - 1987 (PG)

Junior Library

•Barbie and the Secret Door - 2014


•Team Hot Wheels: The Origin of Awesome - 2014 (G)

•Toy Story Of Terror - 2013 (G)

Tv Series

•Helix: Season 1 - 2014 (NC16)

•Nikita: Season 4 - 2013 (PG13)

•Southcliffe: Series 1 - 2013 (NC16)

•The Mill: Season 1 - 2013 (NC16)

•The Wrong Mans - 2013 (NC16)

•Midsomer Murders: Set 15 - 2012 (NC16)

•Private Practice: Season 5 - 2011 (M18)

•Foyle’s War: Series 7 - 2010 (NC16)

•Private Practice Season 4: - 2010 (M18)

•State of Play - 2003 (M18)

Blu Ray

•Godzilla - 2014 (PG13)

•Hidden Kingdoms - 2014


•The Fault in Our Stars - 2014 (PG13)

•Black Mirror: Series 2 - 2013 (M18)

•Enemy - 2013 (M18)

•The Railway Man - 2013 (NC16)

•A Touch of Sin - 2013 (NC16)

•Wonders of Life - 2013

•The Princess Bride - 1987 (PG)

•Red Desert - 1964

•All Quiet on the Western Front

(1930)

•Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

•Paths of Glory (1957)

•The African Queen (1951)

•Gallipoli (1981)

•The Red Baron (2008)

•A Very Long Engagement (2004)

•War Horse (2011)

•La Grande Illusion (1937)

•The White Ribbon (2009)

•A Farewell to Arms (1932)

To mark the 100th anniversary of World War i, here are some of the

best WWi films that we have in our Library:

DVD Of The Month

THE FAUlT IN OUR STARS (2014)Starring Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort and Nat WolffDirected by Josh Boone

Hazel (Shailene Woodley) and Gus (Ansel Elgort) share a sarcastic

sense of humor, a distaste for convention, and ultimately, a love that

will sweep them onto a transformative journey that they–and you–will

never forget. Although the two teens face extraordinary challenges,

their courage and dedication to each other prove that while life isn’t

perfect, love is. Laura Dern (TV’s Enlightened, The Master) and Willem

Dafoe (Out of Furnace, Spider-Man films) also star in this powerfully

moving film based on John Green’s best-selling novel.

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THE SPAMonday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10am to 7.30pmClosed on TuesdaySaturday, Sunday and Public Holidays10am to 5.30pm

WET BARSunday to ThursdayNoon to 1am (Last order: 12.45am)Friday and SaturdayNoon to 2am (Last order: 1.45am)

WHEELHOUSE RESTAURANTDailyBreakfast: 7.30am to 10.30amLunch: 11am to 3pm(Last order: 2.30pm)Afternoon Tea: 3pm to 6pm(Last order: 5.30pm)Dinner: 6pm to 9.30pm (Last food order: 9pm)Indian Kitchen:WeekdaysLunch: 11am to 2.30pm (Last order: 2pm) Dinner: 6pm to 9.30pm (Last order: 9pm)Weekends and Public Holidays11am to 9.30pm (Last order: 9pm)

Key ContactsBANQUET DEPARTMENTMukhantan PerumalCatering Sales executive6622 [email protected]

COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENThabib MansoorSenior Marketing & Communications executive6622 [email protected]

EVENTS DEPARTMENTTina Suprievents Manager6622 [email protected]

EXECUTIVE OFFICEJulie Gohexecutive Secretary6622 [email protected]

FINANCE DEPARTMENTAssa RandhawaAccounts executive6622 [email protected]

FOOD & BEVERAGE DEPARTMENTRia WendariAdmin executive6622 [email protected]

FRONT OFFICE / RECEPTIONNantha KumarSenior Member Services executive6622 [email protected](General enquiries),[email protected](Room Reservations)

LIBRARYDevi TharumalingamSenior Library executive6622 [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP DEPARTMENTYanty SaniMembership executive6622 [email protected]

SECURITY DEPARTMENTLincoln LoweSecurity Manager6622 [email protected]

SPORTS & RECREATION DEPARTMENTDean CheeS&R Manager6622 [email protected]

ReservationsstrictlyforChurchillRoom.

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MOVIES OF THE WEEK

CHIlDREN’S MATINEE

Justin and the Knights of Valour1 & 2 NOVEMBER

Furry Vengeance8 & 9 NOVEMBER

Maleficent 15 & 16 NOVEMBER

Alpha & Omega 22 & 23 NOVEMBER

Animation • PG • 90minDirector: Manuel SiciliaStarring Antonio Banderas and James Cosmo

A young boy becomes a man as he

embarks on a quest to become a

knight.

Family • PG • 92minDirector: Roger KumbleStarring Brendan Fraser, Brooke Shields and Ricky Garcia

In the Oregon wilderness, a real estate

developer’s new housing subdivision

faces a unique group of protesters,

local woodland creatures who don’t

want their homes disturbed.

Action • PG • 97minDirector: Robert StrombergStarring Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning and Sharlto Copley

A vengeful fairy is driven to curse an

infant princess, only to discover that

the child may be the one person who

can restore peace to their troubled

land.

Animation • U • 88minDirector: Anthony BellStarring Hayden Panettiere, Christina Ricci and Justin Long

Two young wolves at opposite ends

of their pack’s social order are thrown

together into a foreign land and need

each other to return home, but love

complicates everything.

PlEASE NOTE THAT NO FOOD AND DRINKS ARE AllOWED IN THE THEATRETTE AT ANY TIME.ShOWTiMeS Friday, 8pm • Saturday, 6pm & 9pm • Sunday, 6pm & 9pm WEEKEND MATINEES: 2.30pm

FiLM RATiNGS G – General viewing • PG – Parental guidance required • NC16 – No children below 16 years M18 – For viewers age 18 and above • R21 – For adults age 21 and above

FOR eNqUiRieS Please call Reception at 66220555 or visit the website for more information.Moviegoers are to be seated 15 minutes before showtime. Movie details subject to changes.

Members will be fully responsible for their children and guests in ensuring that the film screened is suitable for viewing in accordance to the rules governed by the Singapore Board of Film Censors.

Members will be fully responsible for the conduct and behaviour of the children and guests and be answerable to the Committee in the respect of the same.

no movie screenings on 28, 29 & 30th nov due to the christmas Pantomime.

Mandela long Walkto Freedom

31 OCT - 2 NOV

The Fault In Our Stars7 TO 9 NOVEMBER

Pay It Forward13 NOVEMBER, 8PM

IN CONJUNCTION WITH WORLD

KINDNESS DAY

The Railway Man14 TO 16 NOVEMBER

The Intouchables21 TO 23 NOVEMBER

Biography • PG • 141minDirector: Justin ChadwickStarring Idris Elba, Naomie Harris and Terry Pheto

A chronicle of Nelson Mandela’s

life journey from his childhood

in a rural village through to

his inauguration as the first

democratically elected president

of South Africa.

Romance • PG • 126minDirector: Josh BooneStarring Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort

Hazel and Gus are two

teenagers who share an

acerbic wit, a disdain for the

conventional, and a love that

sweeps them on a journey.

Drama • PG • 123minDirector: Mimi LederStarring Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt and Hayley Joel Osment

A young boy attempts to make

a world a better place after his

teacher gives him that chance.

Based on the novel by Catherine

Ryan Hyde.

Drama • R • 116minDirector: Jonathan TeplitzkyStarring Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman

A former British Army officer

discovers that the man

responsible for much of his

treatment is still alive and sets

out to confront him.

Comedy • R • 112minDirector: Olivier NakacheStarring François Cluzet and Omar Sy

After he becomes a

quadriplegic from a

paragliding accident, an

aristocrat hires a young man

from the projects to be his

caretaker.

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The Tanglin Times: November 2014