PAGE A THE TANGLIN CLUB THE TANGLIN CLUB WISHES ALL MEMBERS A HAPPY & PROSPEROUS LUNAR NEW YEAR Gong Xi Fa Cai!
CHINESE NEW YEAR OPERATING HOURS
CHINESE NEW YEAR CHINESE NEW YEAR CHINESE NEW YEAR EVE DAY 1 DAY 2
CHURCHILL ROOM CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
TAVERN Closed at 3.00pm Closed at 3.00pm Open as usual (Last order: 2.30pm) (Last order: 2.30pm)
TAVERN BAR Closed at 3.00pm Closed at 3.00pm Open as usual (Last order: 2.30pm) (Last order: 2.30pm)
FIREPLACE Closed at 3.00pm Closed at 3.00pm Open as usual (Last order: 2.30pm) (Last order: 2.30pm)
WHEELHOUSE Closed at 3.00pm Closed at 3.00pm Open as usual (Last order: 2.30pm) (Last order: 2.30pm)
TEA ROOM Closed at 6.00pm Closed at 6.00pm Open as usual (Last order: 5.30pm) (Last order: 5.30pm)
WET BAR Open as usual Open as usual Open as usual
FIREPLACE ALFRESCO CLOSED CLOSED Open as usual
TANGLES Closed at 3.00pm Closed at 3.00pm Open as usual (Last order: 2.30pm) (Last order: 2.30pm)
TANG YUN Closed for Lunch Open from 12 noon to 2.30pm Open as usual Open from 5.30pm to 10.00pm* Closed at 3.00pm (Last order: 9.30pm) (Last order: 2.00pm)
JACKPOT ROOM 10.00am to 3.00pm 1.00pm to 8.00pm 1.00pm to 8.00pm
LIBRARY Closed at 3.00pm CLOSED CLOSED
JUNIOR LIBRARY Closed at 3.00pm CLOSED 12 noon to 7.00pm
FRONT OFFICE Closed at 10.00pm Closed at 6.00pm Open as usual
PLAYROOM 9.00am to 3.00pm 9.00am to 3.00pm 9.00am to 8.00pm
SWIMMING POOL Closed at 6.00pm Closed at 6.00pm Open as usual
S&R FACILITIES Closed at 6.00pm Closed at 6.00pm Open as usual
S&R COUNTER Closed at 6.00pm Closed at 6.00pm Open as usual
*1st Seating: 5.30pm to 7.30pm | *2nd Seating: 8.00pm to 10.00pm (Last order: 9.30pm) GENERAL COMMITTEE 2015/2016 PRESIDENT Robert Wiener VICE-PRESIDENT Eugene Lim HONORARY TREASURER David Palmer INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONVENOR Glenn Bryce DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING CONVENORS Eugene Lim David Goh RULES CONVENOR Roger Hancock HUMAN RESOURCE & PROCUREMENT CONVENOR Northern De-lights Seafood Sensation p19 Ho Chee Lin MEMBERSHIP SERVICES CONVENOR Kelvin Kaw SPORTS & RECREATION CONVENOR Zoeb Sadiq Contents HOUSE CONVENORS Rolv Stokkmo Franklin Wong 02 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 38 CHOIR SECTION MANAGEMENT 03 EDITOR’S MESSAGE 39 DANCE SECTION GENERAL MANAGER Josie Tulipano 04 GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE 40 DARTS SECTION [email protected] FINANCE DIRECTOR 05 MEMBER NEWS 41 GOLF SECTION Clara Tan New Members 42 LAWN BOWLS SECTION [email protected] 11 FOOD & BEVERAGE, EVENTS EXECUTIVE CHEF 43 SQUASH SECTION Louis Tay 29 POST-EVENT PHOTOS [email protected] 44 TENNIS SECTION SPORTS & RECREATION DIRECTOR 31 BOOKS SECTION 45 SWIMMING SECTION Mark James 32 DVDS SECTION [email protected] 45 TEN-PIN BOWLING SECTION FACILITIES DIRECTOR 33 FITNESS Sunny Ng 46 STAFF NEWS [email protected] 35 BALUT SECTION 47 CINEMA HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR Celestine Kho 36 BILLARDS SECTION [email protected] 37 BRIDGE SECTION FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR Derrick Loh [email protected] RULES DIRECTOR Lim Tat Kuan [email protected] CLUB SERVICES MANAGER Tina Supri [email protected] IT MANAGER William Tay [email protected]
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PAGE C THE TANGLIN CLUB CLUB-WIDE MEMBER SATISFACTION SURVEY YOUR SATISFACTION IS OUR TOP PRIORITY. LET US KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS.
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PAGE 1 THE TANGLIN CLUB President’s Message
"... time certainly flies when you are having fun! It’s hard to believe that the GC and I have been serving you for nine months already."
Dear Fellow Members
Gong Xi Fa Cai! On behalf of the General Committee (GC), I'd like to extend to you and your family, our warmest wishes for the Lunar New Year. Gong Xi Fa Cai! As we usher in the Year of the Monkey, we wish you much prosperity, health and happiness! Do join us on 14 February, at 11:28am sharp, for this year's Lion Dance ceremony. Please mark your calendar and bring along your family. Development News Each month, we have been updating you The General Committee and I are particularly pleased to on our progress with approved renovation see us welcome the New Year with our new and first-ever, projects as well as projects under evaluation Chinese restaurant – Tang Yun. Under the very capable and development. This month, please turn to direction of Chef Chan, and Pauline Cheang, our soft launch pages 7-8 for a review of the Development and has been a big success. The team has been perfecting their Planning Sub Committee’s efforts. My esteemed menu and service, in preparation for the Lunar New Year. For Vice President, Eugene Lim, and Co-Convenor, a little insight into the personality behind this delicious food, David Goh, have done a commendable job in do take a few minutes to read page 16. Accompanied by leading this effort, for the betterment of our Club. the blessings that come with the grand opening Lion Dance, we’re off to a roaring start. Annual General Meeting As they say, time certainly flies when you are We're Listening having fun! It’s hard to believe that the GC and I I'd also like to invite you to please give us 5 minutes of your have been serving you for nine months already. It time, to let us know about your satisfaction level with the has been an absolute pleasure and honour to do Club. As noted on the page to the left, a lucky winner will so. In a few months, we will be gathering for our th receive $1,288 in Club F&B dining vouchers. To qualify, you 150 Annual General Meeting (AGM). Currently, need to fully complete an electronic survey. The link is noted my colleagues and I are busy preparing resolutions to the left. We sincerely hope you will take this opportunity for your review and eventual vote. Similarly, with to let us know how we can improve your enjoyment of the the arrival of Feburary, our financial year comes Club. If online submissions are not your calling, we invite you to a close. Management is finalising the year-end to please visit the Front Desk and fill in a hand written survey. accounts for review by our Auditors. Stay tuned Hard copy submissions stand to win $288 in Club F&B dining for more announcements related to the AGM vouchers. This data will help the General Committee allocate date, financial results and various resolutions for resources and priortise projects, so it is very important that we presentation at the AGM. hear from you. Next month, we will begin sharing the results th of this survey. I hope to see many of you on the 14 for our Lion Dance Ceremony. Feedback Dinners Alternatively, or additionally, you may wish to join me and Gong Xi Fa Cai! some of my GC colleagues, over dinner. We’ve organised a couple of President Roundtables already and the 3rd Roundtable will take place in March. If this is of interest to you, please let the Front Desk know so that they can register you for this feedback session over dinner. We generally limit the overall group size to twenty, and we ask that you come Robert Wiener prepared to contribute your suggestions and feedback. President
THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 2 Editor’s Message
Fellow Members,
We have a few updates on the Members’ Communications front.
The Club website has been aesthetically revamped. If you have checked our Club website over the last three months, you should have noticed that it looks significantly different to better reflect our Club brand.
Also, our Club magazine has taken another subtle revamp in its look and style. We’ve recently taken on board two new staff, namely, senior marketing & communications executive Crystal Ng, the survey. In the survey, a clear majority of Members and senior graphics executive Ng Hui Hui. They joined the Tanglin indicated that they liked the changes made to the look Club team last November, and hit the ground running to produce and feel of the magazine over the past year and a half. the recent January Club magazine edition. In my opinion, they’ve Prior to the survey, I would not be exaggerating if I said hit a new high in terms of the Club magazine look and feel. If you that the Members’ Communications team was ‘flying happen to see them around the Club, please help me encourage blind’ as to whether the magazine style changes were them on their great start. palatable to the majority of Members.
I would like to now take a moment to talk about our Club surveys. Then there was the topic about the Club magazine Apart from the Club AGMs and SGMs, conducting Club surveys name. Some Members felt strongly that the magazine is the next most accurate way of identifying what the majority of name should be “The Tanglin Times”, while others felt Members think about various Club-related issues. However, it takes that “The Tanglin Club” was more appropriate. The a fair amount of time and work to create the surveys, disseminate survey results again clearly indicated that a strong them to Members, and collate and analyse the results. The work majority of Members felt that the Club magazine should increases exponentially in the case where the questions are open- have been the latter name. ended. But we find the effort to conduct these surveys worth it, as they help us get a good feel on what the majority of Members think I can share several more examples on how the results about various Club-related issues. from the other survey questions have helped the team directly. Unfortunately, there isn’t enough space in I will give some examples on how useful the surveys are. this column to share them fully. But rest assured, your participation and feedback in the Club surveys is Early last year, the Library conducted a survey on the Main Library directly helping to shape the future of your Club. If and the Reading Room. Over 300 Members (a very comfortable you are interested in viewing the last survey results, sample size) responded to the survey. From the survey results, the we have posted an abridged version of the survey following points were clear: (abridged, so as not to contravene the Personal Data Protection Act) on the Club website at the following link: • A majority of Members wanted the Main Library to be renovated. http://www.tanglinclub.org.sg/news-updates.html • A majority of Members supported the merging of both the Main Library and the Reading Room spaces. Recently, some Members have given feedback that • A majority of Members wanted the space redesign to have an there have been too many surveys in the Club. Hindsight element of contemporary feel to it. is 20/20, and I think we could have done better to communicate the direct effects and decisions the As with any change that happens in the Club, there were varying surveys have had on Club matters. Moving forward, we opinions from many Members on the Library and Reading Room will see how we can better communicate this to you renovations. There were Members who felt that the Main Library Members. In the meantime, thank you for your patience should not be merged with the Reading Room. Also, there were on this. other Members who felt that the renovation design should retain an old, traditional style. The survey results helped ‘clear the air’ on the In closing, I would like to wish all our Chinese Members a right direction to take, and that is to merge both the Main Library Happy Lunar New Year! and Reading Room into a single space, and that the redesign of the Main Library and Reading Room space should take some form Enjoy our magazine. of contemporary style.
Here’s another example on how useful surveys are. Last December, a Members’ Communications survey was conducted. This time, Kelvin Kaw over 300 Members (a very generous sample size) responded to Editor
"...your participation and feedback in the Club surveys is directly helping to shape the future of your Club."
PAGE 3 THE TANGLIN CLUB General Manager’s Message
Dear Members,
Tanglin: A Very Caring Club On behalf of our Team, I'd like to extend a very heartfelt thank you for your generous contributions toward the Staff Ang Pow Fund. Rest assured your kindness has made a big difference toward our Team's holiday spirit. As we understand it, Tanglin has the most generous ‘ang pow’ amongst all the Clubs in Singapore. We are indeed very grateful for the caring and supportive nature of our Membership. This is quite heartening on the heels of the unprecedented contributions that saw the Tanglin Club community donate about $500,000 towards those less fortunate in 2015 – a generous outcome that did not go Club-wide Satisfaction Survey unnoticed and was well publicised in Singapore with The With a very attractive purse for the taking of $1,288 and $288 Straits Times, Prestige, and The Edge, to name a few. For a in Club F&B vouchers, survey responses have been pouring recap of how this contribution has benefited others, please in. We’re so pleased that Members are making time to let us refer to page 6. I do hope you take a few minutes to review know what we are doing right, and where we could use some the positive outcomes made possible by our caring Club! improvement. And as we all know, there is always room for improvement. Please don’t forget to fill out the survey, if you Staff Dinner & Dance haven’t as yet. As is the tradition, we will be closing the Club for the Staff Annual Dinner and Dance, to enable the Team to unite Having reviewed the preliminary results, we are particularly and ‘let their hair down’. I am sure you will agree that it is pleased to see much improvement in the survey with the a well-deserved celebration. As such, please note that on Club’s overall value scores. As you may recall, a few years Monday, 14 March, the Club will close from 3.00pm. We ago prices had begun to creep upward, especially so with the thank you for enabling this very special Team celebration. 2013 +10% menu price hike. However, you may recall that the General Committee in April 2014, reversed this 10% F&B increase February Festive Treats and since then, we’ve employed copious price decreases February is a fabulous month with both Chinese New Year and endeavoured to engineer more value into your overall and Valentine’s Day celebrations. Collectively they bring experience. Net, net, you are being presented with menu prices with them an air of festivity and appreciation month-long. from several years ago. These value-adds and value engineering Chef Louis and his Culinary Team are whipping up all sorts of efforts have been made possible through your added support. New Year treats, made extra special this year with our new In the coming months, we will publish results from this year’s Cantonese chef, Chef Chan, and his crew in Tang Yun! You Club-wide satisfaction survey. might have noticed that this year, we have lovely ang pow packets for all of you to use over the New Year – a Tanglin A New Service on Trial first! Please drop by Front Desk to pick up your packets. Some of you may have noticed the addition of ‘My Laundry Box’ at the Main Clubhouse. We are undertaking this trial, to Month-long Members can enjoy a plethora of Chinese New see if this service is of benefit to you. These ‘laundry lockers’ are Year delights across all of our outlets. Then come the 14th of proving to be a convenient way, across Singapore, to drop off February, the Club will be brimming with extra excitement. and pick up laundry. To find out more information, please visit The Lion Dance will kick off at 11.28am sharp to help us usher the Front Desk. in the Year of the Monkey at an auspicious time. Afterwards, you can choose from Lunar New Year celebratory feasts at Toward Greater Exclusivity the Churchill Room or Wheelhouse, and of course, Tang Further to the President’s message in January, I would also Yun will be featuring a special Chinese New Year menu. like to encourage you to read page 5 about the 3-month Later than afternoon, the little ones can treat mom and Sports & Recreation guest parking trial. This trial is in response dad, or grandparents, to a Valentine’s High Tea in the to Member callout for greater restricted access. Since the Tea Room (currently fully booked). It’s sure to be a festive Sports & Recreation Complex has both a reception desk and day, so do plan to join us! And don’t forget that ‘Double a proximity access, guests will be asked to park there, proceed Happiness Happy Hour’ continues daily through February to the lobby to sign in, and thereafter, be granted access by in the Tea Room with 1-1 pouring of Wynns of Coonawarra the Reception staff. Whilst I appreciate this change may create wine (Cabernet Shiraz 2012 & Riesling 2014) from 6.00pm to some temporary inconvenience, we ask for your support with 8.00pm. Cheers! this trial. Do keep your eye out for more details on this important modification. Northern De-Lights Seafood lovers will want to be sure to reserve a seat at the In closing, the Tanglin Team would like to wish you all Gong Xi Fa Northern De-lights Seafood Sensation event on 27 February. Cai – Happy Lunar New Year to you all! Norwegian born, Guest Chef Markus Dybwad, will be treating the Club to his special recipes. Chef Markus has an impressive Warmly culinary track record from Michelin starred restaurants such as Restaurant Bagatelle in Norway, Heston Bluementhal’s The Fat Duck in the UK, and Iggy’s in Singapore. And if you cannot make it on the 27th, you will be pleased to know that the Churchill Room will be featuring an a la carte menu by Chef Josie Tulipano Markus from 23 to 26 February as well. General Manager
THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 4 Member News
GUEST PARKING AT SPORTS COMPLEX CAR PARK ONLY 3-MONTH TRIAL FROM 1 MARCH
More Member Car Park Lots: As reported, Member usage has been consistently As we progress through this trial, we will carefully monitor your feedback, and continually on the increase. Whilst this is positive, so we encourage you to let us know how you experience this trial. The combined with the new Member intake, it does mean General Committee and management will evaluate the impact of this our car park lots face greater demand. This 3-month trial and establish if the system should be relaxed, or further tightened. trial aims to address the shortage by allocating all Main Clubhouse parking for exclusive Member Registering your Guest: use. Additionally, we will open 12 Member spots in Members should email their guests’ names and vehicle registration the open area outside of the Squash Complex and numbers, along with their name and membership number, to the Front reserve an additional 38 Member spots within the Office at [email protected] a day in advance. Same-day Sports Complex Car Park. During this trial, Member requests and phone registration will not be processed. A Member can parking lots will increase by a total of 46, representing register a maximum of 2 guest cars at any point. Please understand a 26% increase in supply. This should mean that you that there is no guarantee that your guest will be granted a spot, as will always find parking at the Club, during this trial. parking lots are available for guests on a first-come first-served basis.
Reduced Guest Parking: Sports Complex Equity: Guest parking lots over the weekend remain Some Members have mistakenly assumed that the number of car park essentially status quo, with 41 lots. However, spots for Members at the Sports Complex will be decreased, but we are weekdays will see us with 34 fewer guest spots. This is pleased to report that the total number remains the same at 50 lots. This on account of the current 'no weekend guest parking is because we will be creating 12 new Member parking lots in the open at the Sports Complex' policy. Therefore, we will not space near the Squash Courts, for exclusive Member use. be able to accommodate as many guests during the week, as we currently do. As such, it is more Guest Arrivals: important to properly follow the registration process. Guests should proceed to the Sports Complex Lobby to sign in at Naturally, Members are priority, and we hope all can the Sports & Recreation Reception. Once guests have done so, our appreciate that guest parking cannot come at the receptionists will enable access via the proximity access controlled expense of the general Membership. doors. Guests then proceed to use the Level 2 Link-bridge to access the Main Clubhouse. Please inform your guests not to jaywalk for their Greater Exclusivity: own safety. This trial is also in response to Member callouts to step up security, and to enhance exclusivity at the Club. The Club Standard: By requiring guests to park at the Sports Complex, It is the responsibility of every Member to ensure its guests respect the the Club is better able to track guests accessing the Tanglin Club Standard. We encourage you to please visit the website Clubhouse. Greater control is possible through the or contact management to better familiarise yourself with the key Bye- compulsory sign in and proximity card access entry laws and Rules that govern the Club. On this note, please note that point at the Sports Complex Lobby. Such control is you may park at the Club only whilst on premise. It is against the Bye- currently impossible at the Main Clubhouse, making laws to park and proceed to Orchard for a movie, dining, shopping, the relocation of guest parking at the Sports Complex etc. Security has been asked to step up its vigilance in this regard. To ideal. Whilst no system is perfect, this is a just another avoid being issued a violation, if you do need to leave the Club for incremental step toward greater exclusivity. We have such non-Tanglin purposes, we ask that you kindly re-park your car in numerous accounts of non-Members using the Club neighbouring parking lots. on their own, and we agree that this is both unfair to Members, who paid a sizeable entrance fee and If you have any questions, do write the General Manager Josie at monthly subscription, and an undesirable outcome [email protected]. Thank you for your patience and for a Club, such as Tanglin. cooperation with this 3-month trial.
OBITUARY: GERRY ESSERY
The Club is sad to of the finest vineyards and cellars. Gerry started the Australian Wine Table announce the death of which for many years met in The Tanglin Club each month and as the world Gerry Essery. became less formal, the group still donned jackets and ties to sniff and swirl, discuss and deliberate Australia’s best. For Gerry, there was no such thing as For many Members, he a “bad” bottle of wine – which was sometimes a major challenge for those of will be best remembered us with a less stalwart appreciation of a well-aged red! as a great wine lover who was instrumental Gerry’s other great love was Jo; his wife, partner and absolute soulmate in bringing the very for more than sixty years. For a man who was very private in many ways, first wine appreciation the love they found in the post war years of an emerging Singapore was dinners to the Club and definitely not a secret. Between them, they brought stories and laughter into during what frequently a conversation, a love of wine – and also of cats – and an appreciation of the became rather undisciplined and noisy future yet to happen. They were often seen in the Tavern still holding hands gatherings, he shared some of the vast wealth and most recently Gerry was definitely no stranger walking up the road, albeit of knowledge that he had accumulated over a little more slowly, on his way to a solitary Fireplace lunch. the years. Likewise, he will be known for his generosity in sharing a bottle of wine, for a From all of us, the world is definitely a richer place for sharing a glass of wine usually strong opinion, and the many excellent and a story with Gerry Essery. Go well, old friend. stories gathered while traveling around the world visiting the friends that he made in some Jane Prior
PAGE 5 THE TANGLIN CLUB THE TANGLIN CLUB 150TH ANNIVERSARY CHARITY DRIVE
A big thank you to all Members for your generosity and overwhelming support for the Club’s 150th Anniversary Charity Drive, which raised a total of nearly $450,000.
Date with Dad signature programme for fathers to affirm their daughter’s worth (coming on 5 March) to help strengthen their relationships with significant loved ones. This contribution A cheque presented by Club President Robert Wiener to President Tony Tan for the will enable Focus to better manage their President’s Challenge resources and programs through their new During the Club’s Charity Black Tie Gala Dinner in November last year, a information system, and enhance their cheque of $195,975 was presented to President Tony Tan for the President’s ability to serve their constituents through the Challenge. By December 2015, the final donation to the President’s replacement of old laptops. Challenge amounted to $220,625. The President's Challenge represents a coming together of people from all walks of life, under the President’s patronage, to help those who are less fortunate. It is the President’s call to all Singaporeans to do their part to build a more caring and cohesive society.
$73,550 was donated to Food from the Heart (FFTH), a non-profit organisation which reaches out to the less-fortunate by alleviating hunger through a food distribution programme and bringing joy through the distribution of toys and birthday celebrations. Uncommon in most charities, FFTH maintains a warehouse and a fleet of trucks and drivers to deliver food to over 200 locations in Singapore each month, benefitting more than 25,000 underprivileged individuals every year. This sum will be allocated to their distribution operations, Movie Night supported by Newton Neighbourhood Committee for Dover Park Hospice's patients and and will help ensure continued operations for all their programmes. families.
Aside from the Charity Drive, $5,762 was donated to the Club’s adopted charity for 2015, Dover Park Hospice, a secular, non- profit organisation founded in 1992 to meet the growing need in Singapore for hospice care for terminally-ill patients. 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. A food distribution session at one of Food A Kidney Dialysis Foundation patient from the Heart’s self-collection centres undergoing subsidised dialysis Thank you again to all Members for your $73,550 was also donated to the Kidney Dialysis Foundation (KDF), a non- generous contribution and wonderful profit charitable organisation that provides subsidised dialysis treatment to support. needy members of our community so that these patients will not be deprived of treatment due to financial difficulties. This donation will cover the purchase To find out more about how your gift is making an of 5 dialysis machines for KDF’s Bishan Centre, costing $14,000 each; the impact, please visit the website links below: balance will be used for their operating expenses. President’s Challenge: www.pc.org.sg A donation of $73,525 was channelled to Focus on the Family Singapore Food from the Heart: www.foodheart.org (Focus), a local charity which is committed to come alongside families and Kidney Dialysis Foundation: www.kdf.org.sg support them through life’s stages. Each year, Focus’ family life initiatives Focus on the Family: www.family.org.sg reach out to over 35,000 parents, couples, working professionals and youths, Dover Park Hospice: www.doverpark.org.sg
THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 6 DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING 2015/16 INTERIM REPORT
The Development & Planning Sub- Committee (DPSC) set up three goals for 2015/16 and is pleased to report on the progress of the following as at 31 December 2015:
1st Goal: To finish the major $2.5m development project on time, ensure a quality finish and within cost.
We delivered the new Admin Office in July 2015, the renovated Function Rooms in Oct 2015, and the new Chinese Restaurant in Nov 2015; Tangles and the Business Centre were put on hold pending management/ General Committee (GC)’s further refinement of operation of a Sports Café to better serve Members. The renovated Tangles and new Business Centre is now targeted for completion by mid-2016.
2nd Goal: Recommend improvement and propose new facilities to benefit Members.
Improved Library and Reading Room We have given input to the Membership SubCom who is working with a consultant to design the new Library/Reading Room for your enjoyment. Once tenders are finalised, the DPSC will follow up on the project implementation. The new Library is scheduled for completion by mid-2016.
PAGE 7 THE TANGLIN CLUB Addition of 11 New Guest Rooms 3rd Goal: Long term plan for the next 10 years We have received Written Permission from the Urban Redevelopment to meet future needs and provide long term Authority (URA) to install 11 Guest Rooms on Level 5 of the Sports Complex sustainability. Building that has been vacated by the spa operator. The additional 11 guest rooms will provide additional revenue for the Club in view of the high To meet the aspirations of Members, the DPSC demand for guest rooms. However, the hair salon will need to be relocated brainstormed together with GC Members to back to its former location. examine how we could develop the Club to provide better and additional facilities and at The GC has found this development project feasible and has the same time providing a sustainable revenue approved it and accordingly, Design & Build tenders have recently stream for the Club. This was with a view of been called. Once the tenderers have been shortlisted, we shall enhancing the Club’s identity as the premier be seeking Members’ approval for this project at the forthcoming club in Singapore. SGM/AGM. As such, the DPSC commissioned an audit to regularise our current commercial space and Improved Accessibility in Main Clubhouse examined the potential commercial space that We shall be upgrading the existing 30 year old lift to double its capacity would be able to generate long term revenue serving Members’ accessibility from the Level 1 Tea Room to the Level 2 for the Club. Function Rooms, Chinese Restaurant and Library, and the Level 3 Guest Rooms’ floor. At the same time, we have received advice from the URA regarding the feasibility to We are also conducting a feasibility study to improve accessibility from develop our existing property to a permissible the carpark lift or add a new lift system with handicap access to enhance plot ratio of 1.4 from our current plot ratio of accessibility from the basement Wheelhouse level to the Level 2 Function 0.86; this translates to a potential additional Rooms, Chinese Restaurant and Library. GFA of 11,250 sq.m. from our current GFA of 17,700 sq.m. We are clarifying with the URA the Improve Energy Efficiency additional commercial space to be approved. We are currently conducting a feasibility study to have a more energy efficient air conditioning system to replace the existing inefficient, aged The DPSC is exploring the feasibility of allocating and inadequate design system for the Main Clubhouse. The opportunity and leveraging on this additional GFA to house targets 1M KWH from our current total 8M KWH consumption annually. We additional sports and social facilities. We shall are also embarking on a feasibility study of enhancing the Roof Top Car share more details with Members in due course Park at Main Club House with Solar PV Panels for Energy Sustainability. after further study.
Reported by Eugene Lim & David Goh DPSC
THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 8 Member News • New Members
INTRODUCTION EVENING We extend a warm welcome to our New Members who joined us in January.
HONORARY MEMBERS TERM MEMBERS H.E. Scott Wightman & Mrs Anna Wightman Mr Alexander Wiseman & Ms Stephanie Elinor Wilson British High Commissioner and Spouse Mr Sourabh Sood & Mrs Garima Sood Mr Robert Ankner ORDINARY MEMBERS Mr Ashish Anupam & Ms Jaya Sharan Ms Pek Siok Lan & Mr Wong Chiu Yin Mr Jon Ornolfsson & Ms Naomi Iwase Ms Marianne Mahilmalar Page & Mr Herve J R Michel Mr Biswajit Anna Subramanian & Ms Laura Vidal Oregui Mr Ted Chen Kuang Tien Mr Lawrence Chuang Koong Yew ASSOCIATE MEMBER Ms Euleen Goh Yiu Kiang Mr Jason Tan Shiu Beng Ms Shanaz Rauff Dato Low Peng Kiat Marco & Datin Joanna Chan Ai Ping ABSENT MEMBERS Mdm Gayatri Prakash Nair & Mr Karthikeyan Rajasekharan Mr David Lawrence Barker Ms Corazaon Daisy M Caling TERM MEMBERS Mr Jonathan Chee Wei Ming Ms Huang Dong Min Ms Lilian Kok Peck Yee Mr Martin Hill & Mrs Siti Raaba Marican Hill Mr Terence Patrick Llyod Christopher Andrew Burton & Mrs Lynda Mary Burton Ms Lin Ying Wah Mr Deepak Subramanian & Ms Anuradha Lal Mr Sean William Robinson Mr Sunil Dwarka Hiranandani & Mrs Shalini Hiranandani Mr John Charles Mclean
| Dato Low Peng Kiat Marco & Datin Joanna Chan Ai Ping | | H.E. Scott Wightman | British High Commissioner
| Mr Alexander Wiseman & Ms Stephanie Elinor Wilson | | Mr Karthikeyan Rajasekharan & Mdm Gayatri Prakash Nair |
PAGE 9 THE TANGLIN CLUB | Mr Wong Chiu Yin & Ms Pek Siok Lan | | Mrs Garima Sood & Mr Sourabh Sood|
| Mrs Shalini Hiranandani & Mr Sunil Dwarka Hiranandani | | Ms Anuradha Lal & Mr Deepak Subramanian |
| Ms Euleen Goh Yiu Kiang & Proposer Mr Michael Ng| | Ms Marianne Mahilmalar Page & Mr Herve J R Michel|
| Ms Naomi Iwase & Mr Jon Ornolfsson | | Ms Stephanie Young & Associate Member Mr Jason Tan Shiu Beng |
THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 10 Food & Beverage • Events
CHINESE NEW YEAR SPECIALS
TAVERN MONTH OF FEBRUARY
Thick Fish Maw Soup with Crabmeat, Dried Scallop and Golden Mushroom $16.80
Crispy Cereal Prawn with Pandan Leaves $22.80
Asparagus with Sautéed Scallops and Black Sea Moss $25.80
Steamed Chinese Pomfret with Superior Soya Sauce Steamed Fragrant Rice $43.80 Photo is for illustration purposes only.
WHEELHOUSE MONTH OF FEBRUARY
Double Boiled Herbal Spring Chicken Soup $16.80
Steamed Wa Wa Vegetables with Fa Choy, Mixed Mushrooms in Oyster Sauce $12.80
Steamed Glutinous Rice in Lotus Leaf Chinese Sausage and Mushroom $12.80
Deep-Fried Tiger Prawn with Wasabi Mayo and Sesame $16.80
Grilled Cod Fish Fillet with Superior Soya Sauce and Chicken Floss $30.80
Braised Seafood Ee Fu Noodles with Yellow Chives $9.80
Chilled Pumpkin Yam Purée $8.80
PAGE 11 THE TANGLIN CLUB APPETISERS Prosperity Yu Sheng Chinese BBQ Cold Coin Assorted Chinese Cold Cut Oriental-style Marinated Shitake Mushrooms New Potatoes Salad with Tuna Home-Smoked Salmon with Horseradish and Sweet Mustard Sauce Mediterranean Salad with Crumbled Feta Cheese, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
SALADS Butter Lettuce, Onion Sprout, Snow Pea Sprout CHURCHILL ROOM Mesclun Salad, Crisp Head Lettuce Coleslaw, Vegetables Pickles, CHINESE NEW YEAR Sliced Cucumber, Tomato Wedges SUNDAY LUNCH DRESSINGS Blue Cheese Dressing, French dressing, Italian Dressing, Plain Every Sunday in February Yogurt, Range Dressing Thousand Island, 12 noon to 2.30pm (Last order: 2.00pm) Honey Mustard Dressing, Balsamic Dressing, Vinaigrette Member $45.80 | Guest $55.80 Member Child $22.80 | Guest Child $27.80 SEAFOOD ON ICE Salmon Sashimi Condiments: Wasabi, Shoyu, Pickled Ginger RESERVATION & ENQUIRIES: Makinono (Tuna Maki, Salmon Maki, Crabstick Maki, 6622 0555 OR [email protected] Pickled Maki, Avocado Maki) Tiger Prawn, Tabasco, Lemon Wedges and Cocktail Sauce
SOUP Crabmeat and Sweet Corn Soup Freshly Baked Soft Roll
PROSPERITY FATT CHYE CLAYPOT Baby Abalone, X.O. Chinese Sausage Roasted Pork Belly, Fatt Choy, Dried Scallops, Dried Chinese Flower Mushrooms Tiger Prawn, Sweet ‘Mei Chye’
HOT SELECTIONS Sweet and Sour Pork with Pineapple and Sweet Pepper ‘Loh Han Chye’ Steamed Seabass with Jian Zheng Sauce Steamed Baked Eight Treasure Herbal Chicken Hong Kong Egg Noodles with Silver Bean Sprout and Yellow Chives Wok-fried Black Pepper Sliced Beef with Three Capsicum and Cashew Nuts Steamed Lotus Leaf Glutinous Rice
CARVING STATION Hong Kong-style Roasted Duck and Pork Belly Plum Sauce, Hoisin Sauce and Chilli Sauce
DESSERTS Assorted Chinese New Year Cookies Assorted ‘Tang Yuan’ (Glutinous Rice Balls) Assorted Chinese New Year Candied ‘Eight Treasures’ Prosperity ‘Nian Gao’ (Glutinous Rice Cake) Red Date Tea Mandarin Orange Cake ‘Nian Nian You Yu’ Tropical Fresh Fruit Platter Vanilla, Chocolate, or Strawberry Ice Cream with Condiments
COFFEE OR TEA
THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 12 CHINESE NEW YEAR LION DANCE PERFORMANCE
Sunday, 14 February 11.28am sharp Lobby Complimentary longan tea and mandarin oranges available Reservation not required
ENQUIRIES: 6622 0432 OR [email protected]
FENGSHUI TALK
Thursday, 4 February RESERVATION & ENQUIRIES: 3.30pm to 5.00pm 6622 0432 OR [email protected] Raffles Room Please note that only form and email bookings / Member $8 | Guest $12 cancellations are accepted. A 1-week cancellation policy applies. Light refreshments provided
Join us for a Fengshui Talk by Master Stella Tan, who has been in the Fengshui industry since 1996. With her rich experience in offering Fengshui advice, Master Stella will be recommending the Dos and Don’ts and a review of luck for the 12 zodiac signs for the year of the Monkey. In addition, she will provide some tips on Fengshui for houses. Master Stella provides yearly office Fengshui advice for companies in the manufacturing, retail, property, insurance and F&B industries, and has over 1,000 repeated clients for these annual Fengshui reviews, so rest assured that you are in good hands.
PAGE 13 THE TANGLIN CLUB WHEELHOUSE CHINESE NEW YEAR APPETISERS Assorted Chinese Cold Platter SUNDAY LUNCH Top Shells Marinated with Sweet Chilli Sauce Chinese BBQ Cold Coin Sunday, 14 February Boiled Drunken Chicken with Sesame and Soy Sauce 11.30am to 2.30pm (Last order: 2.00pm) with Pickle Vegetable Member $28.80 | Guest $38.80 Selection of Mesclun Greens, Butter Lettuce, Onion Child Member $15.80 | Child Guest $19.40 Sprout, Sliced Cucumber, Tomato Wedges, Golden Egg with Dressing and Condiments Prawn with Cherries, Yellow Baby Tomatoes and WALK-IN ONLY Jalapeno, Cilantro Yoghurt ENQUIRIES: 6622 0432 OR [email protected] Red Pepper Tuna with Mango and Mexican Spicy Mayonnaise Norwegian Smoked Salmon with Condiments
SOUP Eight Treasures Seafood Soup
CHINESE ROAST Hong Kong Style Roasted Duck, Pork Belly and Char Siew Plum Sauce, Hoisin Sauce and Chilli Sauce
HOT SELECTION Wok Fried Prawn with Cereal and Curry Leaf Stir-Fried Scallop and Asparagus in XO Sauce Wok Fried Sliced Beef with Black Pepper and Bell Pepper and Onion Steamed Codfish Cube with Superior Soya Sauce Stir-Fried Bean Curd and Chinese Leek with Garlic Braised Chicken with Chestnuts and Mushroom Steamed Fragrant Rice
KIDS’ CORNER Deep-Fried Fish Fingers with Tartar Sauce Sausage with Tomato Sauce Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas
DESSERTS Assorted Chinese New Year Cookies Assorted “Tang Yuan” Glutinous Rice Ball Assorted Chinese New Year Eight Treasure Candied Red Date Tea Mandarin Orange Cake Tropical Fresh Fruit Platter Vanilla and Strawberry Ice Cream with Condiments
THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 14 CHINESE NEW YEAR TAKEAWAY Order from now till 17 February Collection available from 1 February to 22 February
Chinese New Year falls on 8 February this year. If you are planning a feast for your family reunion dinner, why not let us take away the stress and do the cooking for you? Choose from a selection of delectable Yu Sheng, luxurious Treasure Pots such as ‘Supreme Braised Buddha Jumps Over The Wall’, barbecued meats, and Nian Gao.
Pick up an order form at the Front Desk today. Please fax the form to 6736 1160 or submit it to the Front Desk. A 3-day cancellation policy applies.
PAGE 15 THE TANGLIN CLUB CHEF CHAN SHUN WONG: THE MAN BEHIND TANG YUN
Chef Chan Shun Wong has always had a love of cooking. Growing up in Hong Kong, in a Cantonese family, he often cooked for his family, preparing delicious dishes. As he got older, he decided to pursue his passion for cooking professionally and joined Hong Kong’s vibrant culinary scene.
He spent 19 years working his way up the culinary ladder, working with various chefs and learning new techniques and polishing his skills, always intent on creating and serving only the most authentic Cantonese cuisine.
In 2010, Chef Chan moved to Singapore and for the past four years, he was the Chinese Executive Chef at Peach Blossoms at Marina Mandarin Hotel, where he cooked for a wide range of VIPs including former Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong.
We speak with Chef Chan who heads our opening team of Tang Yun.
"...THE BEST FEELING IN THE WORLD IS WHEN I SEE MY CUSTOMER SATISFIED WITH MY DISH. "
When did you decide to become a professional chef? What do you think are the must-try menu items at Well, it sounds frivolous, but when I was a child, I felt that being a Tang Yun? chef was really cool. I mean, chefs are able to invent and whip up For a healthier choice, I would recommend the stir- delectable dishes to delight their customers, and I found that very fried mixed vegetables, mushrooms with mini pumpkin. exciting. So I started trying cooking at home for my family and I really For something unique, I would suggest the stir-fried enjoyed it. Years later, it seemed like a natural progression for me to assorted mushrooms with white truffle oil – the aroma pursue cooking as my career. is really inviting. I also particularly like the steamed rice roll filled with seafood and crispy golden string. If you What is the hardest part of being a chef, and what do you love most prefer something traditional, I would recommend the about it? poached silver cod with Chinese rice wine. I’m sure most chefs will agree with me that the hardest part is the long hours of the job, so it’s important to really put aside some time What are your favourite cooking ingredients, and for your family. That said, I love my job, and the best feeling in the why? world is when I see my customer satisfied with my dish. Definitely mushrooms and garlic because they complement most ingredients. Also, there is a wide How do you describe Cantonese cuisine? variety of mushrooms, of which the flavours and Cantonese cuisine is known for its fragrance or “wok hei”*, and textures differ. superior soup for cooking. Looking towards the future, what are you most excited *”Wok hei” can be translated as "wok thermal radiation”, or about? metaphorically, as the "breath of the wok". It refers to the flavour, My team and I are excited to provide authentic tastes, and "essence" imparted by a hot wok on food during stir Cantonese cuisine that will hopefully be well-known frying. It is particularly important for Chinese dishes requiring high in Singapore, exclusively for our Members and their heat for fragrance. guests only.
How do you describe a dining experience at Tang Yun? It’s an authentic Cantonese dining experience, with both modern TO MAKE A RESERVATION AT TANG YUN, PLEASE CALL 6622 0555 OR and traditional dishes for your selection. Be it for small or larger EMAIL [email protected]. gatherings, it’s a great place to enjoy a meal with family and friends. For more information, please visit the Tang Yun page on the Club Also, I believe our dishes are delicious and great value for money. website.
THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 16
A NIGHT IN VENETO WITH MASI WINES
Save the date! Enjoy a delightful 6-course Italian dinner prepared by our Resident Guest Chef Esmeraldo and Executive Chef Louis Tay.
Marco Zauli, Export Manager from Masi Wines, will be present during the dinner to share more about Masi and their delectable wines.
Tuesday, 15 March Churchill Room 7.30pm Member $118 | Guest $138
Stay tuned for more information in the March issue
About Marco Zauli From 2004 to 2010, Marco was based in Shanghai where he had the chance to work for ASC Fine Wines, one of the most established Wine Importers in China, as a Brand Manager, representing some of the most iconic Italian Brands. In mid-2010, he returned to Italy and joined a winery based in Umbria where he was working as Export Manager for the Extra European markets, mainly focusing on Asia Pacific and North America. Finally, in early 2014, Marco joined Masi as Export Manager, in charge of Asia Pacific.
RESERVATION & ENQUIRIES: 6622 0432 OR [email protected]
THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 18 Photos are for illustration purposes only.
NORTHERN DE-LIGHTS SEAFOOD SENSATION
Saturday, 27 February Cocktail at 7.00pm; Dinner at 7.30pm Churchill Room Member: $149.95 | Guest: $169.95 Inclusive of free-flow Bottega Brut Prosecco
With a track record from Michelin starred restaurants such as Restaurant Bagatelle in Norway, Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck in UK, Iggys and Equinox in Singapore, Norwegian-born Guest Chef Markus Dybwad is taking his experience to The Tanglin Club to give you the best of what can be offered of cold water seafood.
Chef Markus has through his curious nature been introduced to the traditional Norwegian cooking, the fine dining cuisine of the Fat Duck, the French style in Paris, and through nearly 3 years around Asia, the Eastern palette. Join us for a delightful Nordic dining experience.
RESERVATION & ENQUIRIES: 6622 0432 OR [email protected] Please note that only form and email bookings / cancellations are accepted. A 1-week cancellation policy applies.
PAGE 19 THE TANGLIN CLUB NORTHERN DE-LIGHTS Photos credit to Mr Rolv Stokkmo. SEAFOOD SENSATION MENU
SMOKEHOUSE DISPLAY SOUP DESSERTS Cold Smoked Salmon Creamed Fish Soup from Bergen Norwegian Waffles with Hot Smoked Salmon Condiments (Live Station) Smoked Salmon, Nori CARVING Veiled Farmer Girls Smoked Salmon, Char Siew Whole Baked Salmon (Apple Crumble) Smoked Salmon, Pastrami Whole Baked Brill with Light Soy and Chilli Troll Cream Hot Smoked Mackerel (Lingonberry Mousse) Hot Smoked Mackerel with Pepper HOT SELECTIONS Fruit Soup with Cream Smoked Halibut Atlantic Cod with Brown Butter and Bacon Crème Caramel Smoked Crab Haddock in Beer Batter Ris à l'amande Smoked Scallops Baccalao Sago Porridge Smoked Shrimps Grilled King Crab Pieh Kueh Artic Char / Rainbow Trout Baked with Herbs Fresh Fruits MARINATED SEAFOOD Salmon Trout “en Papilliotte” Ice Cream and Sorbets Gravlaks Steamed Halibut with Boc Choy and Garlic 3x Herrings Seafood Fried Rice Lump Fish Roe, Red and black Fried Greenland Halibut, Sweet and Sour Capelin Roe Lamb Neck Braised with Wheat Beer Mussels in Brine Fried Chicken with Chilli and Szechuan Pepper Pickled Lox Beef Rendang Steamed Rice SEAFOOD ON ICE King Crab Greenland Shrimps Mussels Lobster Oysters NORTHERN DE-LIGHTS SET DINNER
APPETISERS AND SALADS Tuesday to Friday, 23 to 26 February Skagen (Prawn Cocktail) 7.00pm to 10.30pm Crab, Papaya and Chilli Salad Churchill Room Spinach Salad Member $78 | Guest $88 Mesclun Salad Raw Vegetable Salad Hot Smoked Mackarel with Sour Cream and Cucumber Salad Cesar Salad with Smoked Halibut Cucumber Salad Couscous with Crab and Sultanas Creamed Fish Soup from Bergen
BREAD The Tanglin Club’s Selection Atlantic Cod, with Liver and Roe
Ris à l'amande
RESERVATION & ENQUIRIES: 6622 0555 OR [email protected]
THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 20 FEBRUARY BEVERAGE SPECIALS
AUCHENTOSHAN® SINGLE MALT OOLONG TEA LOWLAND SCOTCH WHISKY BY TWG TEA February, All Bars Ongoing, Club-wide Every Wednesday 1:1 $3 per cup $8.70 per glass TSINGTAO BEER February, All Bars $6 per bottle
DOUBLE HAPPINESS HAPPY HOUR @ TEA ROOM
ENJOY 1-1 WYNNS OF COONAWARRA WINE BY THE GLASS! Daily, February, Tea Room 6.00pm to 8.00pm
While you’re sipping your wine, elevate your experience further by snacking on something delicious.
CHEESE BOARD Select four types of cheese: boursin garlic / brie / camembert / cheddar / kikorangi / gruyere / stilton / st maure vegetable sticks, dried apricot, fig paste, crackers $10.95
CHARCUTERIE Serrano ham, lomo, chorizo iberico, manchego cheese, tomato bread $18.95 WINE OF THE MONTH
WYNNS OF COONAWARRA, CABERNET SHIRAZ 2012, AUSTRALIA BUBBLY OF This wine shows classic Coonawarra fruit aromas of soft red fruits, raspberry, cassis, and currants on the nose accentuated THE MONTH by hints of spice and cedar oak. The palate has an elegant structure with powdery tannins and a clean fresh acid line through the middle of the palate. The wine is medium bodied and finishes with a lovely fresh persistence of flavour. BOTTEGA VINO POETI February, All Bars PINK NV (750ML) $8.95 per glass February, All Bars $43.95 per bottle $73 per bottle (U.P. $80) WYNNS OF COONAWARRA, RIESLING 2014, AUSTRALIA VEUVE CLIQUOT YELLOW LABEL NV The purity of Riesling fruit is demonstrated, with citrus (750ML) white florals and sherbet. The palate is full-flavoured Thursdays, February, All Bars with lime and floral characters balanced by soft natural acidity. The wine is suitable for drinking now $78 per bottle (U.P. $106) with a structure that will reward short term cellaring.
February, All Bars $8.95 per glass $43.95 per bottle
PAGE 21 THE TANGLIN CLUB ENCHANTED WEDDING AFFAIR SHOWCASE
Join us for an enchanted wedding affair showcase this March. Be enthralled by the models as they parade the room with stunning bridal gowns. Look forward to a hassle and stress-free experience with Labelle Couture’s sincere and professional services.
Sunday, 6 March Raffles Ballroom 2.00pm to 5.00pm Complimentary
YALE ALLEY CATS ACAPPELLA CONCERT
The Yale Alley Cats, a fourteen-person all-male acappella Friday, 18 March group, have been spreading music around the world since 1943. Cocktail Reception @ Tea Room: They find their roots in jazz, but their repertoire has expanded 6.30pm to 7.15pm to include Motown, pop, classical, and many other genres. The Concert and Meet & Greet @ Theatrette: group’s diverse repertoire of songs and acknowledged musical 7.30pm to 9.00pm excellence allow them to perform at a multitude of venues, Member $28 | Guest $38 including jazz clubs, embassies, the set of NBC’s The West Wing, Member Child $14 | Guest Child $19 (14 years and below) the main stage at the Dresden Music Festival, the beaches of Dress Code: Smart Casual Hawai’i, the Martha Stewart Living television program, Parisian squares, shores of Turkey, and the hallowed halls of their university. Join The Yale Alley Cats for a concert not to be missed!
RESERVATION & ENQUIRIES: 6622 0432 OR [email protected] Please note that only form and email bookings / cancellations are accepted. A 1-week cancellation policy applies. THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 22 LIVE IRISH MUSIC AT THE FIREPLACE
Join us for a ‘CRAIC’-ing good time at the Fireplace!
Featuring eclectic 2-piece group Bruce & John, whose repertoire includes covers of famous Irish bands and singers, such as U2, The Cranberries, The Corrs, Van Morrison, Sinead O’Connor and Enya.
Fridays, 4, 11 & 25 March | Thursday, 17 March Performances from 8.00pm onwards
DRINK SPECIALS PER GLASS Kilkenny Draught (33cl) $8.30 Guinness Surger (52cl) $12.90 Irish Coffee $5.80 (U.P. $6.80) Bailey's Irish Cream $4.55 (U.P. $6.55) John Jameson 1-1 on Wednesdays U.P. $6.25
1-1 GREEN BEER – 17 MARCH ONLY PLUS LIVE MUSIC ON THIS NIGHT
PAGE 23 THE TANGLIN CLUB THE TAVERN & FIREPLACE IN CELEBRATION OF ST PATRICK’S DAY
MARCH
LEEK AND POTATO SOUP $7.95
TRADITIONAL IRISH LAMB STEW lamb shoulder stew with bacon, barley rice, vegetables and potatoes $17.95
BAILEY’S IRISH CREAM CHEESECAKE with fruit compote $9.95
Photo is for illustration purposes only.
THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 24 CHURCHILL ROOM GREAT EGG-SPECTATIONS
BRUNCH Photo is for illustration purposes only.
Sundays, 6, 13 & 20 March 12 noon to 2.30pm (Last order: 2.00pm) Champagne Brunch: Member $68 | Guest $78 Prosecco Brunch: Member $48 | Guest $58 Brunch: Member $28 | Guest $38 Brunch: Child Member $14 | Child Guest $24
RESERVATION & ENQUIRIES: 6622 0555 OR [email protected]
COLD APPETISERS Prawn and Mango with Cocktail Sauce Tomato and Mozzarella Cheese Broccoli Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts and Sundried Tomatoes Potato Salad with Wasabi Caviar Mayonnaise Smoked Salmon with Condiments Celery and Apple Salad with Walnut and Honey Yoghurt Dressing Eggplant Puree with Marinated Mussels
SALAD Mesclun Salad Tomatoes, Cucumber with Onion Rings Choice of Dressing – Balsamic, Blue Cheese, Thousand Island, Italian Dressing, Caesar
SOUP Cream of Tomato Soup Garlic Crouton Bread Rolls and Butter
EGGS STATION 45-minute Soft Poach Egg Egg En Cocotte with Morel Mushroom Sauce Eggs Florentine Fried Egg, Scrambled Egg Omelette, Quiche Lorraine Croque Monsieur Crispy Bacon, Chicken Sausage, Ham, Smoked Salmon, Cheese, Tomato and Chives Grilled Tomato Baked Bean
JUICES AND MILK STATION Apple and Orange Juice and Fresh Milk
HOT SELECTION Steamed Sliced Sea Bream with Jian Zheng Sauce Wok-fried Prawns and Walnut in Spicy Szechuan Sauce Mexican Beef Stew with Jalapeño Green Chilli Vegetables Lasagne al Forno Sayur Lodeh Fried Carrot Cake with Preserved Vegetables and Spring Onion Butter Rice with Sultanas and Cranberry
SELECTION FARM HOUSE CHEESE Stilton Blue, Gruyere Brie de Maure, Boursin Au Poivre Selection Bread Display Whole Wheat Bread, French Baguette and Selection of Crackers
CONDIMENTS Assorted Dried Fruit and Nuts Vegetables Crudités and Plum Jelly
DESSERTS Warm Bread and Butter Pudding Passion Fruit Tiramisu Crème Brûlée Carrot Cake Selection of Gourmet French Pastries Exotic Fruit Platter Vanilla and Chocolate Ice Cream with Condiments
PAGE 25 THE TANGLIN CLUB APPETISERS AND SALADS Turkey Salad with Raspberry Mint Dressing Asparagus Ham and Cheese Salad Eggs, Beetroot and Bacon Salad Green Pea and New Potato Salad with Herbs and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Honey and Cayenne Pepper-glazed Carrots Spring Green with Lemon Dressing CHURCHILL ROOM Tomato, Cucumber and Devilled Eggs EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH Coleslaw Salad SEAFOOD ON ICE Sunday, 27 March Rock Oysters, Prawns, Mussels 12 noon to 2.30pm (Last order: 2.00pm) Sashimi of Salmon Champagne Brunch: Member $88 | Guest $98 Assorted Sushi Wasabi, Shoyu Sauce, Pickled Ginger, Prosecco Brunch: Member $68 | Guest $78 Tabasco, Lemon Wedges Brunch: Member $50 | Guest $60 Brunch: Child Member $25 | Child Guest $35 SOUP Garden Pea and Mint Soup RESERVATION & ENQUIRIES: 6622 0432 OR [email protected] Parmesan Croutons Please note that only form and email bookings / cancellations are accepted. A 1-week cancellation policy applies. BAKERY Hot Cross Buns, Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal Bread
BREAKFAST STATION Eggs Florentine Fried Egg, Scrambled Egg, Omelette Crispy Bacon, Chicken Sausage, Ham, Smoked Salmon, Cheese, Tomato and Chives Grilled Tomato Baked Beans
JUICES AND MILK STATION Apple and Orange Juice and Fresh Milk Kids Station Chicken Nuggets Crispy Fish Fingers, Tartar Sauce Garden Veggie and Mushroom Cheesy Bake Egg Spaghetti and Penne Pasta Sauces: Bolognaise, Tomato and Basil Pesto Condiments: Mushrooms, Capsicum, Onion, Parmesan Cheese, Sausage
CARVING STATION Herb Crusted Leg of Lamb with Red Wine Gravy Roast Pork with Crackling with Apple Sauce
HOT SELECTIONS Lamb Stew with Root Vegetables Medley of Seafood with Saffron Cream Sauce and Herb Beef Stew with Potato Braised Red Cabbage with Veal Sausage Moules Marinières, Steamed Black Mussels in White Wine Dill Sauce Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables Roasted Potato with Herbs Butter Rice with Almond and Raisins
SELECTION FARM HOUSE CHEESE Stilton Blue, Reblochon, Gruyere Goats Cheese, Brie de Maure, Boursin Au Poivre Boursin Aux Fines Herbes and Camembert Selection Bread Display Whole Wheat Bread, Focaccia, Multigrain Roll French Walnut Baguette, Lavosh, Grissini and Selection of Crackers
CONDIMENTS Assorted Dried Fruit and Nuts Vegetables Crudités and Plum Jelly
PASTRIES SELECTIONS Orange Crème Brûlée Bread and Butter Pudding Rhubarb Crumble Trifle Bunny Carrot Cake Easter Eggs Hunt Cup Cake Grandma’s Lemon Meringue Pie Colourful Foiled Egg and Marshmallows
THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 26 THE GREAT EGG-VENTURE
MAKE YOUR OWN EASTER THE TANGLIN CLUB BONNET/HAT & EASTER CUPCAKES* EASTER EGG HUNT
Saturday, 19 March Hi Kids, it’s time for an Egg-citing Egg Hunting 11.00am to 12.30pm time. Look out for coloured eggs with clues and Teens Lounge win attractive prizes such as Tanglin Club Food & Member Child $15 | Guest Child $20 Beverage vouchers, tickets to ‘KidsSTOP’ at the *2 cupcakes per child Science Centre Singapore, and more! Recommended for ages 4 to 12 years Children under 4 are to be accompanied by an adult Sunday, 27 March 10.30am to 12 noon RESERVATION & ENQUIRIES: 6622 0461 OR [email protected] Wheelhouse Function Room Member Child $15 | Guest Child $20 Recommended for ages 4 to 12 years LET’S EGG-XERCISE Children under 4 are to be accompanied by an adult Egg-xercise & Energise! This is for the young and young at heart. Registration required Bring your exercise gear and energise yourself as you join our Zumba Limited to 80 participants only due to instructor in this 45-minute fun workout! space constraints
Sunday, 27 March RESERVATION & ENQUIRIES: 6622 0461 9.00am to 9.45am OR [email protected] Poolside Complimentary Registration required Limited to 80 participants only due to space constraints
RESERVATION & ENQUIRIES: 6622 0461 OR [email protected]
PAGE 27 THE TANGLIN CLUB EASTER FAMILY DAY
Spend some quality time with your family at the Club this Easter Sunday. It’ll be lots of fun, especially for the kids!
☼ Pool inflatable ☼ Ice cream ☼ Popcorn ☼ Candy floss EASTER CRAFT ☼ Easter Bunny Mascot walk-about from 1.00pm to 2.00pm Have fun painting Easter eggs and making Easter crafts with our Kids Relations Associates! Sunday, 27 March 1.00pm to 4.00pm Sunday, 27 March Poolside & Wheelhouse Function Room 2.00pm to 4.00pm Complimentary Wheelhouse Function Room No registration required Complimentary
ENQUIRIES: 6622 0432 OR [email protected] RESERVATION & ENQUIRIES: 6622 0461 OR [email protected] EASTER MOVIE SCREENING EASTER FAMILY Enjoy a late afternoon under the skies as we screen The First Easter Bunny (1976) and Hop (2011). BUFFET DINNER
Sunday, 27 March Sunday, 27 March 4.30pm to 6.00pm 6.00pm to 9.00pm Poolside Wheelhouse Complimentary Member $18.80 | Guest $20.80 Walk-in only Member Child $9.40 | Guest Child $10.40 Walk-in only ENQUIRIES: 6622 0461 OR [email protected] ENQUIRIES: 6622 0432 OR [email protected]
THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 28 Post-event Photos
CHRISTMAS DAY AT THE TANGLIN CLUB 25 DECEMBER 2015
PAGE 29 THE TANGLIN CLUB NEW YEAR’S EVE BALL 31 DECEMBER 2015
THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 30 Books Section
NON-FICTION
BOOK OF THE MONTH: ALIBABA'S WORLD: Alex Through the Looking Glass: How Life Reflects Numbers, and Numbers HOW A REMARKABLE Reflect Life | Bellios, Alex CHINESE COMPANY IS Waterloo: The History of Four Days, Three Armies and Three Battles | CHANGING THE FACE Cornwell, Bernard OF GLOBAL BUSINESS The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science | Doidge, Norman Smoke Gets in Your Eyes and Other Lessons from the Crematory | In September 2014, a Chinese company that most Westerners Doughty, Caitlin had never heard of held the largest Target China: How Washington and Wall Street Plan to Cage the Asian IPO in history – bigger than Google, Dragon | Engdahl, F, William Facebook and Twitter combined. Alibaba's World: How a Remarkable Chinese Company is Changing the Alibaba, now the world's largest Face of Global Business | Erisman, Porter e-commerce company, mostly The Internet of Things | Greengard, Samuel escaped Western notice for over Everthing is Happening: Journey into a Painting | Jacobs, Michael ten years, while building a customer Economics in Minutes: 200 Key Concepts Explained in an Instant | base larger than Amazon's, and Kishtainy, Niall handling the bulk of e-commerce Rich Dad's Conspiracy of the Rich: The 8 New Rules of Money | transactions in China. How did it Kiyosaki, Robert T. happen? And what was it like to be along for such a revolutionary ride? The Big 100: The 100 Business Tool You Need to Succeed | Kourdi, Jeremy The Quants: How a New Breed of Math Whizzes Conquered Wall Street and In Alibaba's World, author Porter Nearly Destroyed it | Patterson, Scott Erisman, one of Alibaba's first Are You Fully Charged | Rath, Tom Western employees, who helped A Short Guide to a Happy Life | Quindlen, Anna spearhead its international The Speechwriter: A Brief Education in Politics | Swaim, Barton expansion, shows how Jack Ma, a Chinese schoolteacher who twice FICTION failed his college entrance exams, rose from obscurity to found Alibaba and lead it from a struggling start- up to the world's most dominant e-commerce player. Now, in the first English language account of Alibaba's extraordinary success, Erisman shares stories of weathering the dotcom crash, facing down eBay and Google, negotiating with the unpredictable Chinese The Sacrifice | Carol Oates, Joyce government, and enduring the Make Me | Child, Lee misguided advice of foreign experts, Solitude Creek | Deaver, Jeffrey all to build the behemoth that's Memorial Day |Flynn, Vince poised to sweep the e-commerce The Taming of the Queen | Gregory, Philippa world today. He analyses Alibaba's Never Die Alone | Jackson, Lisa role as a harbinger of the new global Blind Spot | Parker, Robert P. business landscape – with its focus Lumen | Pastor, Ben on the East rather than the West, emerging markets over developed The Last Kiss Goodbye |Perry, Tasmina ones, and the nimble entrepreneur Cross Bones Yard | Rhodes, Kate over the industry titan. As we face A Killing of Angels | Rhodes, Kate this near future, the story of Alibaba Chief | Woods, Stuart – and its inevitable descendants – is Grass Roots | Woods, Stuart both essential and instructive. Palindrome | Woods, Stuart
PAGE 31 THE TANGLIN CLUB DVDs Section
DVD OF THE MONTH: MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - ROGUE NATION (2015)
Directed by Christopher McQuarrie Starring Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner and Rebecca Ferguson
Loaded with “jaw-dropping stunts”, prepare for “the best action movie of the year”. With their elite organisation shut down by the CIA, Agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his team (Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg & Ving Rhames) must race against time to stop The Syndicate, a deadly network of rouge operatives turned traitors. To stop global threat, Ethan must join forces with an elusive, disavowed agent (Rebecca Ferguson) whose loyalty is suspect as he faces his most impossible mission ever.
ACTION COMEDY Ant-Man - 2015 (PG) The Duff - 2015 (PG13) Baahubali: The Beginning - 2015 (NC16) (Hindi) Ted 2 - 2015 (M18) Big Game - 2015 (PG13) Vacation - 2015 (M18) Fantastic Four - 2015 (PG) Dumb and Dumber To - 2014 (PG13) Max - 2015 (PG) Last Vegas - 2013 (PG13) Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation - 2015 (PG13) This Must be The Place - 2011 (NC16) Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power - 2015 (NC16) Ten Inch Hero - 2007 (M18) The Man from U.N.C.L.E - 2015 (PG13) Skin Trade - 2014 (M18) JUNIOR LIBRARY Ice Agent - 2013 (PG13) Inside Out - 2015 (PG) Seeking Justice - 2011 (NC16) The Duff - 2015 (PG13) Rough Cut - 2008 (M18) Dumb and Dumber To - 2014 (PG13) The Librarian: Return to King Solomonan's Mines - 2006 (PG) Mr Bean Animated Vol 7 and 8 - 2010
DRAMA DOCUMENTARY Drishyam - 2015 (PG) (Hindi) Lee Kuan Yew: Forging a Nation - 2015 Manjhi: The Mountain Man - 2015 (PG13) (Hindi) I Am Ali - 2014 (PG) About Alex - 2014 (NC16) Mr Turner - 2014 (M18) TV SERIES The Water Diviner - 2014 (NC16) Moon Embracing the Sun - 2012 (PG) (Korean) To the Wonder - 2013 (NC16) The King's Doctor - 2012 (NC16) (Korean) 360 - 2012 (M18) Stairway to Heaven - 2003 (PG) (Korean) Take Shelter - 2011 (PG13) The Two Jakes - 1990 (PG) BLU RAY Ant-Man - 2015 (PG) Fantastic Four - 2015 (PG) Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation (PG13)
THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 32 Fitness
NEED A NEW GOAL?
I’ve signed up for a new sport / event / marathon and now I need to get fit for it – HELP!
Well done if you’ve have decided to do something new for yourself or to do your bit for a good cause.
Having a specific target to aim for is one of the best ways to start your exercise regime.
If you’d like guidance on how our Personal Trainers can help you meet your new challenge or goal, please visit us at the Gym for a FREE consultation.
Lewis Colin Asri Syed Yazzieq
Looking to achieve your fitness goals through something fun and exciting? Look out for our NEW Ultimate Fitness Feast (UFF) Group Fitness this coming March! Featuring Teddy Crystal Nadia Machi BRAND NEW classes, NEW instructors, NEW ideas, and NEW music, this is something you’re bound to enjoy.
COMPLIMENTARY FITNESS ASSESMENT Monday to Sunday, 15 to 21 February
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DEEP WATER RUN-A-THON To kick start your 2016 fitness goals, we will provide a Friday, 12 February complimentary fitness assessment, from 15 to 21 February, 8.00am to 9.30am to anyone who is willing to spend about 30 minutes with us. Pool Complimentary for all Ultimate Fitness Feast (UFF) Members One of our Personal Trainers will assess your current: Non-UFF Member: $21.40 • Body Compositions • Cardiovascular Fitness Our Deep Water Run-A-Thon is back by popular demand! • Muscular Endurance & Flexibility Challenge yourself in this 90-minute endurance class. Join our enthusiastic instructor, Erin, for this excellent strength and We will then advise you on the possible paths you can cardio-fitness class. adopt to achieve your fitness goals, be it fat loss, toning, muscle building or simply improving your current exercise routine, if any.
FOR ENQUIRIES OR TO SIGN UP, PLEASE CONTACT AZIZ AT 6622 0575 OR EMAIL [email protected]. All assessments are strictly by appointment only. To book an appointment, please call the Gym at 6622 0575.
PAGE 33 THE TANGLIN CLUB ZUMBALICIOUS PARTY DANCE TO THE BEAT
Saturday, 27 February 10.15am to 11.45am THE TANGLIN CLUB Gym Complimentary for all Ultimate Fitness Feast (UFF) Members SPARTACUS CHALLENGE 2016 Non-UFF Member: $21.40 Saturday, 5 March Are you ready to party and dance to the beat? Lose yourself in Race: 7.00am to 12.00pm the music and get yourself in shape after this 90-minute Zumba® Lunch: 1.00pm to 2.30pm class. This class is one not to be missed! Member: $35 Guest: $55 (inclusive of t-shirt and lunch) MESASTILA: LUXE ADVENTURES Along with the New Year, the Spartacus Challenge is here. – INDONESIA CENTRAL JAVA This is the ultimate test of strength and endurance. Come MOUNTAIN TREKKING, join us in finding your fitness level, challenging yourself to WELLNESS & ACTIVE LIVING take your body beyond its comfort zone. You will be taken through a series of obstacles that will challenge your strength and endurance. Come with your maximum mind strength and see how far your body can go.
Thursday to Sunday, 5 to 8 May Member $1,188 | Guest $1,238 Price excludes return air fare
Join us for a rejuvenating escape to Central Java, Indonesia. Featuring trekking activities at Mount Andong and Mount Merbabu, and daily yoga sessions at the resort, this is the perfect trip for your wellness. The package includes: • 3 Nights’ Accommodation • 3x Breakfast • 3x Dinner About MesaStila • 1x Borobudur Sunrise Tour MesaStila, a high-end luxury resort, has been firmly established as an award-winning wellness retreat. The property was created as a • 1x Mount Andong (1463m) Trekking labour-of-love by its many proprietors over the years – from coffee- • 1x Mount Merbabu (3145m) Trekking plantation to resort; now, as a retreat, it incorporates the same • Daily Afternoon Tea amazing collection of antiques and fantastic buildings: a colonial- • Daily Scheduled In-house Activity era railway station, the former residence of a Javanese Prince, • Return Airport Transfer from/to Yogyakarta Airport traditional Javanese wood-villas and the plantation owner’s house • Travel Insurance from the early 20th Century.
FOR ENQUIRIES OR TO SIGN UP, PLEASE CONTACT AZIZ AT 6622 0575 OR EMAIL [email protected].
THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 34 Balut Section
The Team representing The Tanglin Club for the IA Game
IA Christmas Challenge 2015 - IA Christmas Challenge 2015 - Winning Pair Fatema takes the bottle for the Highest Individual Score
2015 Championship Prize Winners
December is the month where we give the sinews and tendons a break from the rigours of thumping tables. The Gods of Balut also tend to hear fewer pleas for some combination or the other. This tranquillity was jolted by the yowling of 48 Baluteers who descended on the Indian Association on 23 December 2015 for a Christmas invitational session.
The 48 from different clubs shattered the evening calm of 3 cricket fields and sent earthworms scurrying for cover. Our Club sent 3 pairs – Fatema, Bansi, Neena, Zoeb, Sethuraman and Anand. At the end of a riotous session, our 6 Baluteers hauled away 2 bottles of wine for spot prizes (Anand and Fatema). A Chivas Regal went to Fatema for totting up the highest individual score, and 2 bottles of Chivas to Fatema and Zoeb for topping the pairs column. The Section is looking forward to helping them with their haul!
The Balut Section wishes all Members a wonderful 2016, and here's to seeing more of you trying your hand with us at our monthly games.
Vikram Raman Balut Section
PAGE 35 THE TANGLIN CLUB Billards Section
Happy Chinese New Year!
We ended 2015 with our annual Christmas Snooker Marathon with the following winners:
• Mr Chong Zhi Cheng was the winner for the Most Consecutive Wins having played 11 frames and winning 4 of them consecutively!
• Mr Hugh Scheffer took the field by surprise by winning 5 of the frames out of the 9 that he played!
• The Highest Break prize was won by Mr KK Chong with a break of 25!
Congratulations to all our winners.
The Christmas Snooker Marathon was followed by a sumptuous dinner featuring a mouth-watering spread of meats, vegetables and desserts, and plenty of drinks and well-wishes! Everyone had a great time and Mr Cheung Yew Tak gave a round-up of the year with promises of at least 2 overseas trips in 2016, so please look out for details on these!
The Joe O’Connor Competition is currently being played, and do look out for the other upcoming events or enquire at the S&R Counter!
Thank you once again for all your support and may the year of the Monkey be a fun-filled and successful one for everyone!
Billiards Committee
THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 36 Bridge Section
The winning pair at Bangkok
BRIDGE TRIP TO BANGKOK UPCOMING EVENT: HONG BAO BRIDGE (TEA) As always, our Bridge ladies are most enthusiastic to travel Friday, 19 February overseas for game exposure. Playing an away-game 12.30pm and with foreign opponents certainly contributes to us Raffles Room achieving more confidence and also developing mental Register at The Card Room strength during matches.
So it was on the Monday morning of 7 December when thirteen very excited ladies met to board a Tiger Air flight to Bangkok. This has always been a fun city to visit as Thai food and shopping are both extremely satisfying.
We were very pleased with the Renaissance Club level rooms which Sonia had cleverly sourced as the location couldn't have been better – right smack in the middle of good food and shopping outlets and with the Chitlom station a stone's throw away.
The next day, we played our first game at the Polo Club where eighteen pairs participated. We are pleased that Lily Lim and Tay Lian Pheck did us proud by coming in first. Well done, ladies.
Our 2nd match was against the Royal Bangkok Sports Club (RSBC) and this time, there were 29 pairs. We were not so lucky there but pleased that Dora Tan and Jyoti Singh came in 6th (best amongst the Tanglin Club ladies that day).
As one of our ladies summed up – it was a trip full of fun, laughter and manic shopping.
It is on these trips abroad that we cultivate good bonding and camaraderie besides benefitting from the invaluable experience provided.
Lily Lim Bridge Committee
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Albert Tay (C) with the Tanglin Club Choristers Wendy Toh introducing Guest Chef Esmeraldo Oteruelo to friends
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CHOIR GET-TOGETHER YEAR-END DINNER AT CHURCHILL ROOM
After a full programme last year culminating in a very successful Albert studied composition, conducting, voice and piano, Tree Lighting Event on 29 November 2015, the Choir took a well- graduating with distinctions from the Nanyang Academy deserved break over the holiday season. We celebrated the of Fine Arts (NAFA; Singapore) and the Kodály Institute close of the season over a dinner get-together at the Churchill of the Liszt Academy of Music (Hungary) as one of the Room. With the start of 2016, Choir Rehearsals recommenced on top students of his cohort. He is a recipient of prestigious 13 January and the New Year promises to be another full and scholarships awarded by the International Kodály exciting one with six performances in the pipeline. With this in mind, Society, National Arts Council Singapore and NAFA, and we would like to encourage more Members to sign up with the he has helped design and execute music curriculum in Choir Section to enable us to continue growing from strength to conducting, music appreciation, etc. for major institutions strength. (As a reminder, our section fees are $30 per month for such as NAFA, SIM University and Academy of Singapore Club Members.) Teachers. Albert is in demand internationally as a trainer for conductors, music teachers, choirs and wind bands, We are very fortunate to have retained the services of Composer- whilst actively mentoring the next generation of local Conductor Mr Albert Tay for the third year running. Under his music educators and musicians. His choirs have won top tutelage, many of us have noticeably improved in our singing, prizes and reviews in competitions internationally and specifically in the area of vocal projection. He is happy to work his compositions have been showcased in concerts and with those who can and those who can’t “hold a tune" as this is competitions all over the world. As an example, in late 2015 not an auditioned choir. There is no expectation that you can read in Macau at the IFCM World Choral Expo, he achieved music either. He makes all choristers feel welcome and included. 2 gold medals when he conducted The Methodist Girls' School Secondary Choir, who was awarded Champions for the Youth Category age under 24. He also clinched the Second Prize for the Children's Category, age under INVITATION TO ALL CLUB MEMBERS 16. Back home, Albert Tay is Director and Founder of the JOIN US FOR A CHORAL SESSION Kodály Academy of Music (Singapore). (NO CHARGE) To witness Albert in action with us, do drop by our free- Wednesday, 24 February of-charge open sessions every last Wednesday of each 7.30pm to 9.30pm calendar month. We hope many more of you shall decide Theatrette to come join us in "Song”.
For enquiries, please contact Anqi at 6622 0438 Sybil Schwencke or email [email protected]. Choir/Public Relations
THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 38 Dance Section
NEW DANCE CLASSES
Starting in February 2016
By Instructor Sam Fong (Intermediate Level): Ballroom Technique | Thursdays, 8.00pm to 9.00pm Latin Technique | Thursdays, 9.15pm to 10.15pm
By Instructor Louis Ng, assisted by Catherine Ng: Rumba Technique | Sundays, 4.15pm to 5.15pm Beginners' Quickstep | Sundays, 5.15pm to 6.15pm
Multi-Purpose Hall, Sports Centre Member $100 + GST | Guest $120 + GST (Inclusive of 8 classes)
COME DANCE WITH US DANCE THRILOGY & THE TANGLIN CLUB DANCE SECTION HOLIDAY PROGRAMME FOR CHILDREN Dance Thrilogy’s students were the Singapore Finalists in Asia’s Got Talent 2015
Saturday, 12 March to Saturday, 19 March Programme 1 Programme 1 (Musical Theatre): 1.00pm to 2.30pm A musical theatre programme where the participants Programme 2 (Lyrical Dance): 2.30pm to 4.00pm learn a song & a dance to the song “Better When I’m Live Performance on Sunday, 20 March Dancing”. Multi-Purpose Hall, Sports Centre Programme 2 Programme 1: $180 + GST for 8 classes A modern lyrical dance programme to the song “Good Programme 2: $180 + GST for 8 classes to Be Alive” for ballet dancers who are between 9 and 14 Package deal for both Programmes: $300 + GST years old, and have already completed grade 1 ballet. Registration commences on 1 February
CHINESE NEW YEAR BALL ON SATURDAY, 13 FEBRUARY
FOR ENQUIRIES OR TO REGISTER, PLEASE CALL 6622 0432 OR EMAIL [email protected].
PAGE 39 THE TANGLIN CLUB Darts Section
DARTS CHRISTMAS PARTY
As usual, it had been a wonderful Christmas time at the Tanglin Club. The magnificent Christmas tree, the eye- catching red and white tiny shop selling goodies, the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, and all the fun-filled activities contributed to the warm feeling of goodwill and festivity in the air.
In the midst of it all, the Darts Christmas Party kicked off with a wonderful dinner at the newly refurbished Raffles Room. Enjoying a scrumptious dinner mingling with friends was indeed a great pleasure for all Darters. Not to forget, the ladies looked their best in their stylish, striking attires.
The music and the melodious songs of the Tanglin Club band attracted many to dance and enjoy the night. All in all, it was a great Christmas party with lucky draw prizes.
We would like to thank everyone at the Sports Section for making it a success.
Sepalika Kumarasinghe Darts Section Member
THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 40 Golf Section
CHRISTMAS GOLF BASH 11 DECEMBER 2015, TANAH MERAH GOLF CLUB INDIVIDUAL STABLEFORD POINTS
Ms Patrica Lee, Ms Chia Hwee Siang, Ms Yeo Swee Tuan (Golf Committee Ms Dora Tan, Mr Eugene Lim (General Committee Vice-President), Mr Hugh Cock Member) & Ms Jackie William (Golf Committee Member) & Mr Jurgen Martiens (Golf Committee Member)
Our Christmas game on the Tampines Course at Tanah Merah Country Golf Club attracted 57 participants, 15 of them were ladies who were all dressed up in Christmas gear for the occasion. Men, on the other hand, were supposed to wear red shirts. The weather conditions for the game were perfect and the morning breeze was more than welcome.
The format for this event was as usual – stableford with individual handicaps provided in most cases by the Singapore Golfers Association, and in some cases by trust. We welcomed everybody in the good spirit of Christmas. Champion Mr George Liew
The registered gross scores varied as usual from the seventies to well over hundreds, and the computed stableford winners were awarded with prizes following a very lovely, sumptuous Christmas luncheon spread with glogg, beer and red wine.
Congratulations to the following winners:
1st : George Liew - 42 points 2nd : Lee Seng Teik - 40 points 3rd : Lawrence Ang - 39 points 1st Runner Up Dr Lee Seng Teik Nearest to the Pin: Hole 2: Christopher Steffens Hole 5: Trevor Walker Hole 11: Yung Shing Wai Hole 17: Eugene Lim
Following the distribution of ample lucky draw prizes, everybody left fully satisfied.
Jurgen Martiens Golf Committee
2nd Runner Up Mr Lawrence Ang
PAGE 41 THE TANGLIN CLUB Lawn Bowls Section
DECEMBER WAS A VERY BUSY MONTH WITH VARIOUS EVENTS ORGANISED BOTH FOR SECTION MEMBERS, AND FOR OTHER CLUB MEMBERS TO GAIN AN APPRECIATION OF LAWN BOWLING.
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Images from top to bottom 1. Lawn Bowls Christmas Carnival for both Section and non-Section Members, 2. Graham introducing the game of Lawn Bowls to a young Tanglin Club family member during the Annual Family Bowls Day for Club Members, 3. Roger, our Convenor, presented the Henton Cup to the Winners – Members of the General Committee (from left: Eugene Lim, Robert Wiener, Zoeb Sadiq), 4. Getting ready for the Henton Cup (Intersection Lawn Bowls), with Derek Hodgkinson giving some tips to the participants, 5. Year End Christmas Party led by Peter de Braux on the keyboard with Sylvia Fernandes, Derek Hogkinson & Zoeb Sadiq, 6. ‘A whale of a time’ at the Lawn Bowls Christmas Party.
Ling Ten Ing Lawn Bowls Committee Member
THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 42 Squash Section
COSMOPOLITAN BEAM SUNTORY On 28 November 2016, the Singapore Island Country Club (SICC) hosted the Cosmopolitan Beam Suntory Squash SQUASH LEAGUE GALA DINNER League Gala Dinner. The event was well-attended by the Cosmo Squash Members from the Tanglin Club who took up the maximum allocation of 20 invited players and guests. The event was held at the Island Clubhouse of SICC in what can only be described as a huge ballroom admirably decorated for the event.
The whole night was hosted by a professional presenter who kept the night moving along at a good pace interspersed with plenty of humour. Each team had been invited to participate with some form of entertainment and a few clubs did not disappoint, with perhaps The American Club making the most effort with a live sacking of their current team captain and re-selection of a new candidate, mimicking the presidential elections. Excellent effort was also put in by the British Club and the Hollandse Club with some very humorous video footage. The whole night was a superb success with many people commenting on the great organisation and generous hospitality afforded by SICC.
The Tanglin Club players were well-represented and could celebrate another fantastic result in coming second in the Cosmo League, just the pipped at the post by the Hollandse Club at the last match of the tournament. Well done to all those Cosmo players who made tremendous efforts throughout the season and I’m sure we all look forward to next year’s Cosmo league which will be hosted by the Hollandse Club.
PAGE 43 THE TANGLIN CLUB Tennis Section
TENNIS YEAR END BASH Club itself for making this happen. I'll let the photos speak for themselves.
That night, Amit Bhalla and Andrew O'Brien – two from the men's team – took home the major prizes from nearly 40 on offer that night.
I don't know how we can keep setting the bar higher, but am sure there are ways. That goes for every event we have or are planning for next year. I encourage your support for our events here. The Sub-Committee puts in a lot of effort to make each and every event a success, and at the same time ensuring that we keep the rest – who choose not to participate – happy.
This can be a fine balancing act at times. That includes picking dates, making the timing work, getting trophies, ordering food, 2015 has come and gone. In a flash. We have a lot to be and securing our players, which makes me even more grateful thankful for – a robust section, great facilities, and great for Lilian and Jien – our women's and men's captains. Our last support for our events. Welcome to 2016, and more to look friendly against SSC was another overwhelming success and forward to. we plan to increase the number of friendlies we arrange this year, budget permitting. That support was evident at our annual year-end event in early December where more than 100 Section Members and From our own exciting internal events to two WITS team guests signed up! It was a fun-filled night of laughter, prizes, champions to Caroline Wozniacki gracing our courts, we have with some belly dancing thrown in too! The food was great, too many highlights to speak of. and the band made the occasion even more festive. By the time you read this, our new tennis wall gracing Court 4 But it wasn't just the numbers that really show how big this should be complete. It took several months and a lot of back- Section is, and how passionate the Members are about Tennis and-forth with decision makers on getting this across the line. and the Club itself. We had great prizes sponsored from Tiger, That complements the changes you see at the lounge area. Royal Sporting House, Prince, with some Timex watches thrown My hope is that the other Capex items we've asked for get in too. That could not have happened if the sponsors didn't approved as soon as possible. believe in us or what we did. I'd like to thank Lilian, Magdalene, Jien, Cielito, James, Mark and the rest of the team from the Thank you for yet another fantastic year. See you on the courts soon.
Yeoh En Lai Tennis Convenor ALLEZ ALLEZ AWARDS NIGHT
We did it again! Allez Allez Tanglin won the Alpha division, having won the B division just last season! Lots of good laughs and warm words brought our team even closer this season. Reiko Sogabe and Heidy Calonge Talavera (Captain and Co-Captain) contributed both on and off the courts to our victories with clever strategies and hard work. We thank Eric for coaching our team and the Club staff for supporting us throughout the season.
Let’s give ourselves a pat on the back for being able to work through the haze and the rain to secure our number one spot!
Seki Ayako Tennis Section Member LADIES MORNING CHRISTMAS LUNCH
The Club's morning Tennis ladies invited players from the American Women’s Association (AWA) to a friendly match on Friday, 3 December 2015. Over 30 ladies turned up to enjoy a fun-filled morning of tennis followed by a buffet lunch at Tangles. Thank you to Esther and Ling who organised this sociable event which was enjoyed by all.
Helen Crewdson Tennis Section Member
THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 44 Swimming-Ten-Pin Bowling-Sections
The Swimming Committee has planned a full program for Members of all age groups to join and participate in! Here are some highlights:
To kick things off, we held a Swimming Section Party on Friday, 22 January for Members to meet and mingle with one other.
There will be a Swimming Gala for the swimmers to show their mettle and the results of their regular training. We will be planning this over the year! We have Inter-clubs Swim Leagues and our Annual Swim Championship as well, so start training now!
The Committee will be organising a Swim for Charity in May. This is in line with our hope and aspirations to support worthy causes in the name of the Club. Your support in any form will be most welcome.
There will be regular activities such as our coaching sessions with professionals from Total Swimming. We will be looking at enhancing these with regular gatherings to hear from experts on a regular basis. These are great opportunities to learn from the experts, as well as network with like-minded Members.
Look out for more details! We look forward to meeting with you and welcoming you to our activities!
Lim Kian Kok Swimming Convenor
TEN-PIN BOWLING
Every 2nd & 4th Monday of the month 7.00pm to 9.00pm Raffles Town Club
Come and join us for the Ten-Pin Bowling practice sessions at Raffles Town Club!
FOR ENQUIRIES OR TO SIGN UP, PLEASE EMAIL MARK ONG AT [email protected].
PAGE 45 THE TANGLIN CLUB Staff News
MARK JAMES: NEW SPORTS & RECREATION DIRECTOR
We are pleased to announce that beginning February, Mark, Development Programme. After gaining invaluable experience who has been our Sports & Recreation Consultant for the there, he moved to Malaysia in 1997 when the National Sports past 5 months, will step up to serve as our Sports & Recreation Council of Malaysia hired him as a National Coach for Rugby Director. for the KL Commonwealth Games. He then moved to the Singapore Rugby Union as a Regional Development Manager A graduate of the University of Wales with a Bachelor Degree and subsequently National Team Coach in 1999 prior to (Hons) in Sports & Human Movement Studies, Mark also has making Singapore his home. Mark’s career revolves around the a Diploma of Higher Education in Recreation Studies. His hospitality industry as he has spent a large part of his career experience in rugby has seen him organise both local and working with Clubs such as the Singapore Cricket Club, The international sporting events, namely the Fiji Rugby Union British Club, SIA Sports Club, Singapore Swimming Club and International Rugby 7’s, the Singapore leg of the IRB Rugby Singapore Polytechnic Graduates Guild. 7’s series, the Singapore Cricket Club International Rugby 7s, Soccer 7’s and the Hockey 6’s. With Mark’s impressive credentials, we trust that the Club’s Sports & Recreation will be further enhanced with more new, Although Welsh by birth and educated in the UK, he kick- exciting and diverse sporting activities for our Members. started his career in Australia, working at the Australian Additionally, Mark will oversee the front desk operations at Institute of Sports assisting the Head Coach (Rugby) with both the Sports Complex and Main Clubhouse, including the development programmes. He then moved on to work as guest rooms. We are certain that he is ready to take on these a Coaching Development Officer for the Fiji Rugby Union in new challenges and look forward to working with him to bring Suva, Fiji Islands, under the auspices of the South Pacific Rugby his department to the next level.
STAR EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH
SAMANTHA OW Accounts Executive, Finance Admin
Congratulations Samantha! She is helpful, polite and willing to go the extra mile to help other colleagues. A gem in the team.
A few words from Samantha “Working in The Tanglin Club for the past year has been a pleasant and enriching journey as I am blessed with supportive colleagues who have guided me unconditionally along the way.”
XU XIN Waitress, Tea Room
Great job Xu Xin! Besides getting along well with Members, she is known for her cheerful disposition and dedication in providing excellent service.
A few words from Xu Xin “What makes work so enjoyable is the friendly Members whom I interact with daily and my approachable colleagues. Although I did not have prior work experience, my colleagues are willing to coach and guide me, and I have learnt a lot from them.”
THE TANGLIN CLUB PAGE 46 Cinema
IT'S MOVIE TIME Fancy catching a movie? Bring along your family and friends to The Tanglin Club Theatrette and catch these screenings which are complimentary. To make your experience even more enjoyable, popcorn and drinks are available for purchase at The Tea Room.
ADULT SCREENINGS Showtimes: Friday, 8.00pm | Saturday, 6.00pm & 9.00pm | Sunday, 6.00pm & 9.00pm
5 February | 106mins 6 February | 110mins 7 February | 120mins The Assassin (2015) PG 12 February | 111mins 13 February | 118mins From Vegas to Macau II SPL 2: A Time of Cast: Shu Qi, Chang Chen, Labour Day (2013) NC16 The Best of Me (2014) M18 (2015) PG13 Consequences (2015) NC16 Satoshi Tsumabuki Cast: Kate Winslet, Cast: James Marsden, Cast: Chow Yun Fat, Cast: Simon Yam, Wu Jing, *Best Director - Josh Brolin Michelle Monaghan Festival of Cannes Carina Lau, Nick Cheung Louis Koo
19-21 February | 105mins 26-28 February | 131mins 14 February | 105mins Me and Earl and The Dying Mission: Impossible – Rogue Endless Love (2014) M18 Girl (2015) PG Nation (2015) PG Cast: Alex Pettyfer, Cast: Cast: Thomas Mann, Cast: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Gabriella Wilde Olivia Cooke *Winner – Renner, Alec Baldwin Sundance – Audience Award
CHILDREN’S MATINEES Showtimes: Saturday & Sunday, 2.30pm
6 & 7 February | 92mins 13 & 14 February | 84mins 20 & 21 February | 68mins 27 & 28 February | 85mins KUNG FU PANDA 1 BEAUTY & THE BEAST WINNIE THE POOH BROTHER BEAR (2003) G (2008) PG (1991) G HEFFALUMP MOVIE (2005) G
TERMS: • Film Ratings: G – General viewing | PG – Parent guidance required | NC16 – No children below 16 • Entrance to the Theatrette will be via the main foyer only. • For Members intending to bring in more than 10 guests, prior reservation is required to be made through [email protected]. • Moviegoers are to be seated at least 10 minutes before showtime. • Members will be fully responsible for their children and guests in ensuring that the screened film is suitable for viewing, in accordance with the rules governed by the Singapore vie Board of Film Censors. • Members will be fully responsible for the conduct and behavior of their children and guests, and be answerable to the Committee in the respect of the same. • No smoking is permitted within the Theatrette. • To comply with Fire Safety Regulations, no person may sit in any area other than in the seats provided, nor may any person stand to watch any part of the show.
FOR ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CALL THE FRONT DESK AT 6622 0555. NO BOOKINGS ARE REQUIRED; ENTRY WILL BE ON A FIRST-COME FIRST-SERVED BASIS. PAGE 47 THE TANGLIN CLUB Banquet Facilities At The Tanglin Club
Exclusive banquet facilities are available to Members for wedding receptions, company dinner and dance, wedding anniversaries and birthday celebrations.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT MUGU FROM THE CATERING SALES TEAM AT 6622 0434 OR EMAIL [email protected].