Vol. 37, No. 3 RCL Member News Sunday, October 27th, 2019

LEAGUE MENTORING PROGRAM SET TO LAUNCH If you’re looking to develop your skills (and who isn’t?), then this is right up your alley. New this year is a mentoring program that will give both players and coaches the chance to take their game up a notch or two. But before the program can take off, we need your help. Keep your eyes for a survey in the next few weeks and let us know what you think.

If it has anything to do with curling, TAG, YOU’RE IT you’ve come to the wrong place. Be sure to order a free Riverdale nametag on the website by November 3. If you’re shy, it’s a great way for new members to be noticed without having to speak to anyone. Btw, Taint Waffle is already taken but Lil’ Pound Cake is still available as is John. toronto.gaycurl.ca/riverdale/

COACH RHYNO’S CURLING TIP BUT JUST THE TIP This one is for all you new skips out there… Stop. Moving. The. Broom. So. Damn. Much.

As , you need to be decisive, firm, and communicate confidence It’s Women’s History Month throughout October. So we are paying to your team. Putting the broom down, then changing your mind tribute to some of the ladies of Canadian curling past and present. and putting it somewhere else shows your team that you’re not confident in your call. If you’re not confident, how can they throw confidently? And if you truly have no idea what shot to call, ask your team. MEET THE EXECUTIVE This week, we sit down with RCL Secretary Steph Johns. HALLOWEEN IS COMING UP – GET INSPIRED!

So, how's your curling game? Anything you're working on getting better at or are you the perfect curler? Pretty good, I think! But you’ll have to ask one of my team mates to verify that. I’m always working on trying to get a good feel for draw weight. With my back swing I think I have hit weight under control. What position do you play? That depends on what league or event I’m curling in. Curling three times a week, and bonspielin’ whenever I can, allows me to play a good mix of positions. Why did you want to be on the executive board? I’ve been a member of the Riverdale league for 10 years (where does the time go) and I thought it’d be great to give something back and help out. What's your favourite thing about curling in this league? Boozy Sundays! Just kidding. I’d have to say getting to spend Sundays curling with great friends, having some laughs and being able to socialize with other gay curlers.

ROTATORS ‘SPIEL REGISTRATION Registration for the Rotators bonspiel is now open to Riverdale members. It’s like maybe the fifth funnest bonspiel in the world. Check out the Bonspiels section at toronto.gaycurl.ca or on top of the piano at the club for more info.

Vol. 37, No. 3 RCL Member News Sunday, October 27th, 2019

[She’s back from Rehab]

ASK AELISH ANYTHING Dear Aelish I’m being overwhelmed by manspreading. Whether it’s on the subway, in a movie theatre or on the couch at the curling club, some guy always feels it necessary to open their legs into my personal space. Am I being too sensitive? Knees Together Please

Dear Knees Together, I can understand why it’s difficult for men to stop the spread of manspreading. After all, these poor fellas have been raised in a world that caters to their every need and want. I can only imagine how difficult it is for men to limit the space they take up, or stop themselves from offering unsolicited advice, or not take over the bbq. But KT, I have the solution. Let’s let everyone air out their genitals. We can start here at Riverdale on Sundays. I guarantee the boys ain’t gonna like it. Well maybe the bisexuals. And another thing, these club couches are made to sit three. Bradley Hayward isn’t available every week to be a lap elf, so make room. Also, men, please stop scratching your crotch in public. It’s gross. It makes me think you have crabs. That is all. Fondly, Aelish

PODCAST POT-POURRI Jeff & Rich aka the Newlyweds from Hamilton from Team Burke aka Man Chest Hair United love their podcast mysteries. If you do too, they recommend “Crime TRIVIA TIME Junkie”. It’s a weekly podcast dedicated to giving you a true crime The answer to last issue’s question was “The Women in Red”. Going fix. Hosts Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat give it to you back to our lead picture on the front, which of these women has straightforward and free of rabbit holes so the cases stay won the most Scotties Tournament of Hearts: suspenseful and are easy to follow. Plus these ladies love pruppets. (It’s a thing. Look it up). a. Crimejunkiepodcast.com b. c. d. WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH FUN FACTS – DIVA EDITION Dolly Parton wrote “Jolene” and “I will Always Love You” in the Remember, this is YOUR member newsletter… If you have any same night! announcements, suggestions, rants, gossip, items for sale, astral projections, etc. for the newsletter, please e-mail Jason and Howard Cher was born Cherilyn Sarkisian. When she was 18, she released at [email protected] her first single, under the stage name Bonnie Jo Mason. The single flopped and she changed her name back to Cher.

Despite multiple nominations, Diana Ross has never won a Grammy Award.