KELAB RENANG PULAU PINANG

PENANG SWIMMING CLUB

FOUNDED 1903

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UPCOMING EVENTS (PAGE 30)

SEPT OCT 2017

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SWIMMING CARNIVAL TRIPATITE ANNUAL KARAOKE COMPETITION (FINALS) 1 l The Nautilus PENANG SWIMMING CLUB MAIN COMMITTEE 517, Tanjung Bungah, 11200 Penang President : Lim Shin Lid Tel 04-890 7370 Fax 04-890 3271 Vice President : Najieb Ariff Honorary Secretary : Lim Khoon Seng E-mail [email protected] Honorary Treasurer : Lee Chee Lin www.penangswimmingclub.com Club Captain : Michael Cheong Zhi Xian ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OPERATING HOURS COMMITTEE MEMBERS Lim Lay Looi Chan Fai Keong Paul Thomas Harrison Monday - Friday (9.00am - 6.00pm) Ian Philip Peggs Ng Chin-U Saturday (9.00am - 1.00pm) Cheah Chin Teong Yeoh Sung Shen Sunday (Closed) PATRON ELECTION COMMITTEE T.Y.T. Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang Tun Dato’ Seri Utama Dr. Tan Kim Hor Valerie Chuah (Dr) Haji Abdul Rahman Bin Haji Abbas Richard Chung Elaine Tan DMK, SMN, DUPN, SPDK, DP, DMPN, DJN Dato’ Dr Zaatar Colin Yu TRUSTEES DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE Y. Bhg. Dato’ Seri Zainol Abidin Bin Dato’ Hj Salleh Chairman : John Heah Wee Theng DGPN, DMPN, JSM Committee Members : Ramsun Ho Chii Huey Dr Gopinathan A. Y. Bhg. Dato’ Mahinder Singh Dulku DSPN, PKT Diljit Singh Dulku Tan Hooi Choo DJN, PKT, PJM Y. Bhg. Dato’ Seri Nazir Ariff Bin Mushir Ariff DGPN, DMPN, DSPN, PKT, PJM, JP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CLUB MANAGEMENT Chairman : James Low Poh Beng GENERAL MANAGER Johari Abdul Jalil Committee Members : Eric Chong San Dee Naga Rethinam FINANCE MANAGER Ong Gaik Cheng Ivan Tan Boon Guan Tan Choon Yee F&B MANAGER Mahmuda Sadek CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY Agnes Leow LIBRARY COMMITTEE ADMIN EXECUTIVE Ann Tan Lim Lay Looi (Molly) - Chairperson ADMIN OFFICER Adelyn Chew Lee Chee Lin Dr. Yoon Chee Kin CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER Mohd Haikal Bin Abdullah Lee Cheng Tee Dr. Pamela Jean Sharpe SECTIONS & GROUPS Dr. Lim Shueh Lin AEROBICS Mariam Harvey SQUASH/RACQUETBALL Nick Prior EDITORIAL BOARD ANGLING Beh Ping Seng SWIMMING Cindy Wong Editor : Lim Khoon Seng DANCE SPORT Terence Choong TAEKWONDO Michael Ong Members : Najieb Ariff Khor Siang Tatt DARTS Anthony David Morley TAI CHI Colin Yu Chan Fai Keong KARAOKE Michael Quah TENNIS Tan Tian Heng Advisor : Lim Shin Lid SAILING Terry Lim YOGA Clara Ooi Management : Ann Tan Johari Abdul Jalil SCUBA Freddie McGuire YOUTH Michael Cheong Adelyn Chew INTERNAL AUDITOR Jessie Chin

Opinions & views expressed in this issue do not necessarily reflect those of the Committee and the Editorial Board. The Editorial Board reserves the right to reject or edit any contribution to the Newsletter. Articles, extracts Contents and notes published in this newsletter are strictly for members and not for public circulation. 06 16

Club Announcements Swimming News 12 18 22 25

Club Happenings Sailing News Yoga News F&B Highlights 13 19 24 26

Angling News Karaoke News Dance Sport News Library News 14 20 24 30

Scuba News Aerobics News Tennis News Calendar of Events

2 l The Nautilus Having just successfully concluded our Extraordinary General Meeting (‘EGM’) on 13th August 2017 to approve and adopt the Club’s Financial Accounts, I would like to, once again, thank those members who gave of their free time and made the effort to attend the EGM on a Sunday afternoon.

Prior to the EGM, whilst reading and interpreting one of our Club’s Rules, [for those who are interested, it is Rule 34(b)], I was given pause for thought, regarding the word “if”, as contained within the Rule. Such a simple English word, yet one that can be so easily misconstrued and create many a dilemma, when taken out of context. As I considered this, for some reason the Rudyard Kipling poem, “If”, came to mind. The poem resonated with me at that moment regarding how one should carry oneself and not lose one’s composure, and I think it is apt for me to quote the first stanza:-

If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired of waiting, Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies, Or being hated, don’t give way to hating, And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise:

A philosophy easier said than followed, but in an ideal world, we should be lucid and not become bitter when others speak against us. We should be calm and not lose our rationality, President’s have confidence but not blind faith in ourselves. We should be humble, patient and honest, and take into account suggestions and recommendations of others, even though their ideas may not concur with ours. Is it not befitting that such judicious words Message should govern us at all times?

And so, musings over, back to business! Now that the EGM is behind us, I am looking to address the issue of our Leasehold lands and also to our Temporary Occupation Licences. In this respect, a Special Committee is being formed, consisting of members who are familiar with the history of our Leasehold The Club is currently lands and Temporary Occupation Licences, as well as members

“ organising our Oktoberfest with knowledge of land matters, to assist and advise the Club. Event, scheduled for 17th I am also happy to note that patronage at the Captain’s “ Restaurant has improved tremendously, which I take as a good October 2017, and I very indicator that the Committee has made the right decision on the choice of ‘new’ caterer. The Club is currently organising our much look forward to Oktoberfest Event, scheduled for 17th October 2017, and I very seeing you all then! much look forward to seeing you all then!

Lim Shin Lid President

The Nautilus l 3 Our country, Malaysia, has just celebrated its 60th years of Independence. This is indeed a milestone. As a nation, we are happy that we enjoy peace, a reasonable standard of living, and harmony in this multi-ethnic community of ours. But at this momentous juncture it would be appropriate to ask how have we progressed and where our country is heading since the time we have first taken full control of our own destiny.

Similar questions may be asked of our beloved Club, PSC. The Club has grown steadily in size over the years; and is expected to touch eight thousand (8000) members soon. In some way, this may be interpreted as “successful”, but herein pose a choice; it is size vs quality and exclusiveness. While size afford the economy of scale and cost effectiveness, invariably quality in whether services or amenities would be compromised.

In the recent Dialogue Session/EGM, some members have expressed the aspiration to improve and enhance the facilities in the Club than embarking on major new projects or facilities. This is good time for us to reflect on what we have and how best to make good use of same. Yes, there are many areas which we could work on and make this Club of ours a great place for all. Yet the one dearest to us would not cost the Club anything, and we need look no further than at ourselves – at how we interact with each other. The fact that many of the Club services are under patronized perhaps point to a lack of “reasons” to spend our leisure time at the Club with fellow members. Facilities alone do not bring life to the place, perhaps it’s a lack of camaraderie. Ironically, this is one of the prime objective of the Club to facilitate fellowship among people of like interests. We can all look to doing a Editor’s better job at this. Regularly, we have received feedbacks from members; comments, complaints, suggestion, etc, on wide ranging matters in the Club. This is an indication that we do have Note members who are concerned about the Club and offer their thoughts/opinion. We thank you for your inputs and the Club does act on each and every one of them. However, we would

extend our invitation for you to take a step further and help

We thank you for your in providing a solution to the questions. “ inputs and the Club “ Thank you, does act on each and every one of them.

Lim Khoon Seng Editor

4 l The Nautilus Dear Members,

Warm greetings from the management and staff of PSC. Maybe it is still not too late for me to wish all the members and staff of Penang Swimming Club a belated happy 60th Merdeka Day. Since Independence, 60 years living in harmony as one nation, and establishing an environment that can be reflected within the Club, where, with empathy, respect and understanding, both members and staff can work in cooperation towards one goal - the betterment of the Club.

Two splendid Club Events are scheduled for September and October. First, we will once again be celebrating the “Mooncake Festival”, an enjoyable opportunity for adults and children to celebrate together. This will be followed shortly thereafter, by what is becoming an eagerly anticipated annual Club Event...“Oktoberfest”.

Although this “peoples’ festival” can last between 16-18 days in Bavaria, at Penang Swimming Club we have the “task” of condensing the celebration into one solitary evening. So this year we will be enjoying the traditional Bavarian celebratory music by the acclaimed “Bayernmaen” band as the primary entertainment, plus surprise crowd participation interludes. To create an early “party mood”, there will be a special Paulaner beer promotional price... so be sure to come early!

Make a date with us for this Oktoberfest at the Club's Multi Purpose Hall, and encourage members and friends to come along and enjoy this annual occasion. GM’s Always looking forward to seeing you at the Club. Message Thank you. Make a date with us for “ this Oktoberfest at the

Club's Multi Purpose

Hall, and encourage Johari Abdul Jalil members and friends to “ General Manager come along and enjoy this annual occasion.

The Nautilus l 5 Club Announcements

Election of New Members 08th JUN

Gillian Gray Doreen Lim Denzel Chong Jen-Rei Laura Kang Su-Chern Chong Yee Fern, Summer

Alison Goh Chan Lyn Chong Yee Kwan Petersen, Lim Pin Ying Hsiu Su Chin-Hua Rena Ten & Jillian Lee Wei Pin & Romeo & Tan Huck Sim & Petersen, Glenn Ross & Hsiu Feng-Chun Bryan Niau Reuben Chang Chi Sheng 13th JUL

Owen Ciah Ow Wen Tan Shu Mei Neoh Hong Pin Choong Ewe Ghee

Dr. Chew Kai Soo, Iise Tan Kwong Yew Lim Xing Yu Chan Yoke Cheng Teoh Seok Har Ho Fai Fong & Koay Sim Suan & Tan Hooi Pheng & Khoo Boo Hin

Tang Lay See & Vynnie Moh Mei Lynn Koay Kim Suan Zhou Yu & Chuah Yi May & Jason Tan Chong Lee & Lee Thien Yen & Ho Han Min Lau Wang Yang Evan Tan Ming En

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10 th AUG

Koay Zhi Bin Juliana M. Michael Lean En Shen Nicole Ann Choong Yin Wong Soo Haur

Denzel Lim Jing Khai Ong Sui Ttin Eric Lim Ching WenHilde Lagache Kartini Hakim Emmalyn Tan Su Lyn & Sim Chin Keat & Mark Burby & Ong Teng San & Ooi Tsy Yang Junior Members

Kimberley Loh Jay Lynn Andrea Lim Ann Win Chelsea Renu Nagrey Teoh Jia Wen

Luke Lim JunYao Lean En-Min Ronan Ooi Jun Hann Yong En You

Oh Yin Siau Serena Lim Shay Ann Chua Min Yew

The Nautilus l 7 Club Announcements Membership Statistics

Membership Figures as at 31 July 2017

TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP ACTIVE ABSENT TOTAL

Patron / Hon. Members 24 0 24 Ordinary Transferable Members 4720 - Pending for Election (Normal Transfer) 34 669 5443 - Pending for Election (JM Conversion) 20 Ordinary Members 4 2 6 Unattached Lady Members 2 0 2 Term Members 11 1 12 - Pending for Election (JM Conversion) 0 Junior Members 318 74 413 - Pending for Election 23 Associate Members 1897 127 2045 - Pending for Election 21 TOTAL 7072 873 7945

JULIncome & Expenditure Statement For The Financial Period Ended 30 June 2017

30/6/2017 30/6/2016 INCOME RM RM Subscriptions 967,369 976,906 Bar profit 36,461 84,714 Restaurant commission 45,787 101,633 Slot machine profit 275,158 350,865 Interest from fixed deposits 218,096 218,724 Transfer fees 84,400 156,300 Sundry revenue 35,355 41,960 1,662,626 1,931,102

EXPENDITURE EXCLUDING DEPRECIATION Staff cost 882,621 919,416 Utilities & services 272,865 278,154 Repairs & maintenance 168,455 117,124 Entertainment 47,730 44,818 Promotion of water sports & recreational activities 107,475 115,909 Administration expenses 119,373 176,163 Rates, taxes & insurance 75,027 69,010 1,673,546 1,720,594

SURPLUS BEFORE DEPRECIATION 10,920 210,508 Depreciation 284,451 298,161 DEFICIT AFTER DEPRECIATION (295,371) (87,653) Taxation (54,524) (53,767) NET DEFICIT (349,895) (141,420)

FIXED DEPOSITS AT BANKS 21,975,908 20,991,058

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MOONCAKE SALE

A variety of mooncakes are on sale at the Captain’s Restaurant starting 2nd September 2017 during the restaurant operation hours. Please see our Restaurant Supervisor or Captain to place your orders.

COME & JOIN OUR PSC

Date 17th October 2017 (Tuesday) Venue Multi-Purpose Hall, Level 14 Time 7.30pm Door Entrance Fee only RM20+ Per Member RM30+ Per Guest (Food & drinks available for sale at the venue.)

The Nautilus l 9 Club Announcements

Celebration

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS EVE SET DINNER ON 24TH DECEMBER

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS BUFFET LUNCH ON 25TH DECEMBER

Come! Enjoy and celebrate with your family & friends at our Captain’s Restaurant! Watch out for more details soon. Book early with our F&B Supervisor @ Level 14.

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Creative Handicraft by CLICS

Greetings from CLICS! The members are happy to announce that Creative Ladies In Community Services is active again after being dormant for more than two years. CLICS was incepted on 5th August 2008 by a group of ladies who shared the common interest of creative handicraft.

Over the years the group has made various handicraft products (see pictures) for sale. Funds accumulated were donated to charitable organisations. The group also cooperated with other clubs and organizations in their charitable events, by contributing products to their fund-raising fairs.

Organisations benefitted from CLICS’ donations were The National Stroke Association of Malaysia, St. Nicholas Home, Shan’s Home for Children and Charis Hospice, among others. Recently, we participated in the Special Children’s Centre Penang’s charitable Food Fair and then we decided to come alive again!

For those who enjoy handicraft works, joining CLICS could be fulfilling as participants have the opportunities to hone their handicraft skills either by learning from leaders as well as through Learning Programme. When there are enough people interested to learn a project, classes led by Janet Lee or guest teachers could be arranged.

Apart from the enjoyment of crafting out objects, be it bags, toys or useful items, members reap satisfaction that their finished works would be churned into cash for good cause.

To contact CLICS, please leave your name and phone no. at the Level 6 reception.

The Nautilus l 11 Club Happenings

Dialogue August 6th

An EGM was called on Aug 6th, however, due to a lack of quorum the Meeting was adjourned and postponed to the following Sunday, August 13th. The Agenda for the Meeting was to; adopt the Audited Accounts, proposal for a Sports Bar at Level 13, and a contingency fund for Capital Expenditure.

Since the Meeting was adjourned, the President conducted a Dialogue Session with very active participation. It was a session of free and easy exchange of ideas for the members.

EGM August 13th

The Meeting was held as scheduled at 2.30pm. The Agenda were the same as the adjourned Meeting. Answers to specific queries on why some Section/Groups had spent more than their Budgeted amount were presented together with necessary adjustment were to be made on the following financial year, as the amount were thought to be not significant overall. The Meeting adopted the Accounts. The history and original proposal on the development of the 13th Floor were presented as a precursor for the Sports Bar. The idea of Sports Bar at Level 13 did not carry, but the contingency fund did.

All said, it was a good Meeting, we have seen active participation, with spirited and civil conduct by all.

12 l The Nautilus Angling News

Day Fishing Competition By: Elaine Chong

The 3rd Fishing Competition for the year ending March 2018, was held on 9th July 2017. A pleasant weather was an added pleasure for anglers. 21 men and 19 ladies but no children this round.

Catches for the day were Catfish, Puffer, Stingray, Threadfin, Croaker and Tripon. No exciting heavy weight. Prize winners' catches weigh between 108g to 190g. A mere 10g Whiting was sufficient to bag the day's Special Prize. There were no winners for the 3 special-prize fishes: Semilang, Eel and Garoupa.

Winners: Men Ladies Ung Seang Guan Helen Low Ong Yong Kit Teh Peck Hoon Michael Chong Leong Siew Chan Tho Yau Cheong Lee Guat Lean Walvin Labrooy Tan Suat Tin Colin Yu Cecilia Ho Lim Ewe Chai Lee Hong Kiong

The Nautilus l 13 Scuba News

Scuba Section

We report from where we left off in the previous issue. This news is from 21 June to 10 August. Just to make sure that no events are omitted. This period starts with a bang. It is the much awaited Ocean Diver Course. If you miss this one, sorry folks, you have to wait till 2018. Even before the next issue of Nautilus is out, eight newbies have completed their class and pool lessons and sat for the Theory Assessment. It is also a first that the Scuba Section trained two pool life guards as well so that they can contribute more to the Club in general and the Scuba Section in particular.

Besides the Ocean Diver Course, the Section is also in the midst of conducting the Sports Diver Course which commenced on 12 July. It attracted some eleven members who wish to upgrade and become safer divers. The Dive Leader Course is also in progress and finishing soon. All these opportunities are enjoyed by all Sections members, thanks to a Team of dedicated and passionate instructors who placed duty above their own family time and career obligations. Just amazing! And not forgetting our lovely swimming pool and other diving facilities.

The month is not complete without a dive outing. So from 6 – 9 July is our pilgrimage to Pulau Perhentian. A team of nine divers went and had a good time practising and honing their diving skills. A few newly certified divers got to experience a night dive.

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The Nautilus l 15 Swimming News

6th Selangor Short Course Sprint 2017 By: Cindy Wong

From the 27th of July until the 30th, our swim team traveled From the 27th of July until the 30th, our swim team traveled down to Selangor to participate in the 6th Selangor Short down to Selangor to participate in the 6th Selangor Short Course Sprint 2017. We had a team of 21 swimmers. Course Sprint 2017. We had a team of 21 swimmers.

It was a meaningful experience for us as we always train and Our relay teams did us proud too, with 1 Silver and 3 Bronzes. compete in a 50m pool. For the Short Course, the competition Everyone in the relays were very supportive of each other and is 25m. The Shah Alam Pool which is usually a 50m pool was our cheerleaders in the stands were with them all the way. shortened to 25m, by using the mobile bulkhead. Ashley Too also won 3rd place for the Group 1 Girls Most In the 25m sprint, we had more turns than usual and it is an Points. She came away with Arena vouchers of RM50 and a eye opening experience for those who do not usually focus on cash prize of RM50. their starts and turns during training. A swimmer who is good in starts and turns has an advantage over others. Penang Swimming Club emerged in 9th place overall, out of 19 clubs. Overall, we managed to bag a total of 1 Gold, 3 Silver and 6 Bronze medals. Team spirit was very much alive in this meet and a special mention of thanks to the older swimmers for helping to look Our medalists were: after the young ones while walking up and down to marshall, Mollie Dennis - 1 Bronze for encouraging them and being good role models. Koay Yi Chern - 1 Bronze Shermann Choong - 1 Silver, 2 Bronze Ashley Too - 1 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze Jesselyn Lim - 1 Silver

16 l The Nautilus Swimming News 13th SICC Invitational Swimming Championships By: Cindy Wong

The team travelled to Singapore individually for the 13th SICC Invitational Swimming Championships. This was organised by the Singapore Island Country Club and this is the fourth year that PSC has participated in this competition. There were 12 club competing from the Philippines, India, China, Malaysia and Singapore.

The competition was held on the 12th and 13th of August 2017. A total of 14 swimmers participated and for the very first time, we had 2 masters swimmers join the team. They were Chong Chok Moy and Lim Cheang Cheang. We are very proud of them.

Our medalists were: (a) Yeoh Yun Xuan : 100m butterfly bronze 50m breaststroke gold 100m breaststroke silver

(b) Catriona Wong : 200m freestyle bronze 100m backstroke silver

(c) Jolene Lim : 100m butterfly bronze (d) Jesselyn Lim : 50m backstroke silver 100m butterfly gold 50m breaststroke silver 200m individual medley bronze 50m butterfly gold (e) Saskia von Wehrden : 200m freestyle silver 50m backstroke bronze 50m freestyle silver 100m freestyle silver

(f) Shermann Choong : 50m backstroke bronze 100m butterfly gold 50m breaststroke gold 100m backstroke bronze 100m breaststroke silver 50m butterfly gold (g) Lim Cheang Cheang : 50m breaststroke bronze 50m freestyle bronze 100m breaststroke bronze

(h) Girls 12-13 : 200m freestyle relay silver (i) Girls 8 - 9 : 200m freestyle relay bronze (j) Mixed : 200m freestyle relay bronze (k) Girls 8 - 9 : medley relay bronze

All swimmers did their best, got new Personal Best times and contributed points to the overall team score. Our Masters swimmers were also very popular as the Philippines teams kept coming over to ask them to take photographs with them.

The Nautilus l 17 Sailing News

Learn To Sail Course By: Dr Ng Siew Hian

The increasingly popular basic sailing course was held on 11- 12 June and 17-18 June, the second in the series. It attracted a record number of 7 adults and 6 children. The number of participants could have been higher if it was not constrained by the number of Lasers (for adults) and Optimists (for children) available. The change of the course format to two consecutive weekends proved to be more efficient and was most welcome by the participants.

Lectures were held in the morning. After lunch (provided), the participants rigged up the boats and took to the sea under the watchful eyes of coach Fred and a few senior sailors. It was quite a sight to see the entire fleet of dinghies out in the sea in the fashion of a regatta. The coach and senior sailors had a busy time giving instructions to the aspiring sailors preventing collisions and rescuing them from boat capsized!

After two 'gruelling' weekends, it was all smiles when the participants received their well-earned certificates from the Commodore. The course ended in a high note as the participants were treated to the Sailors' Nite with free flow of drinks and plenty of fellowship.

The Sailing Section would like to thank Coach Fred, Terry, Charlie, Jeannie and Lay Hoon without whom this course would not have been possible.

18 l The Nautilus Karaoke News Day-O Day-O…. Daylight come and me

wanna go home !! By: Betsy Ong Ah! and that came from John Heah our MC for the Caribbean Night on 16 June when he performed the opening song for our Monthly Get Together . Over 100 Karaoke Group members came together for some fun at the Pacific Lounge. Frilly dresses, long tresses, pirate hats, and fun headgears were the fashion of the evening. For the first timeucky l prizes were determined by the spinning wheel of fortune!

Due to popular requests, our bi-monthly group birthday celebrities was reinstated starting with 21st July for those born in June and July. Eight members received an ang-pow each and the yummy cake was enough to go round for the 60 members that night. Another birthday celebration will be held on 15 September for members born in August and September. Do remember to sign up for the party and please check the notice board for more activities and celebrations. If you are not a karaoke member yet, kindly join us soonest possible!

Karaoke Get Together Celebrities 18 Aug

The get together themed “Celebrity Night” on 18 August hosted a celebrity from Hong Kong. A young talented man who is also an Elvis impersonator was a crowd puller with his repertoire of Contonese, English and Mandarin songs. Audience participation was due to his choice of all time popular hits and his sense of humour. That special performance was also a kind of preview to his charity dinner show at Straits Quay, which I believe was a sellout. Thanks to John Yeoh for bringing in Justin Lim Hung Lung for the evening.

What next? Our duet competition on 26 Aug 2017….the results will be in the next issue of the Nautilus!

The Nautilus l 19 Aerobics News

Introducing Latin Cardio Dance.... A New Class Every Wednesday @ 7.35PM By: Mariam Harvey

An introductory class was held on Wednesday 19th July and as many as 50 people turned up for this event. The instructor Jimmy Wong is a renowned Latin Cardio dancer who has achieved numerous successes at competitive level. Everyone enjoyed the wide repertoire and exuberance of his dance routines that night.

Latin Cardio Dance is based on Latin dance moves that are lively and efficacious… burning hundreds of calories per session. The dance moves are inspired by cha cha, cumbia, mambo, merengue, salsa and tango. The combination of fast and slow rhythms can burn fat and calories while toning and sculpting the body.

It is an avant-garde, freestyle latin dance fitness workout that incorporates latin music as the foundation of an invigorating and exhilarating cardio dance workout. Let loose, feel the music and dance into shape. It is a fun and amazing dance party like no other!

By popular demand, the Aerobics Group has included this new routine as a permanent feature in our schedule. Do come and join us every Wednesday at 7.35pm at Level One.

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Pilates Chair Exercises Workshop By: Mariam Harvey

A Pilates Chair exercises workshop was held on 8th July on Level 14. This popular and fun workshop is held on a yearly basis. As usual this year the response was good. The 30 members who turned up for this event went away feeling rejuvenated.

Pilates Chair exercises are a great workout that challenges our core balance while giving us substantial upper and lower body balance workout simultaneously. Performing Pilates with the use of a chair not only helps to strengthen the muscles of the leg and feet but at the same time, improves foot and ankle flexibility. The chair not only acts as our partner but also provides stability and helps us learn how to use our own body weight to improve muscle definition and endurance. Let’s revolutionize our core muscles workout with the humble chair.

Often when we see an exercise chair, we think it is for the use of those who are feeble and infirm. However this is not the case for Pilates Chair exercises which combined cardio workout nda toning using our body weight. A word of caution: The exercise chair has to be strong, sturdy and stable to take our body weight.

The Nautilus l 21 Yoga News Yoga Time Table at B1 room of PSC

Day Time Type of Yoga Instructor Level Description

A form of hatha yoga with focus on postures (asanas) 1 Monday 7pm - 8.15pm Power Yoga Leong Mei Yee Intermediate and emphasis on strength, flexibility and endurance (hence Power yoga) and smooth flow of postures.

Strength building and finding flexibility in between 2 Tuesday 9am - 10.15am Basic Yoga Angeline Teh Elementary and also awakening the muscles for front, back, upper & lower body. Options for beginners.

Traditional yoga with emphasis on stretching, Ananda Cheah Moey Yin breathing and relaxation. Suitable for beginners to 3 Tuesday 7pm – 8.30pm Elementary Marga Yoga (Mrs. Lim) gradually get into the flow and spirit of yoga. Self massage at the end of the class.

Beginner/multi-level class. Hatha yoga is suitable for all beginners and intermediate participants. A very effective class to understand and explore your own limits by utilizing practicable poses, accompanied by 4 Wednesday 7pm - 8.15pm Multi Level Sze Ming Elementary clear step by step guidance. The class is carefully structured to start you off in yoga and to consistently bring improvement to your strength, balance and flexibility.

Sivananda yoga is a form of hatha yoga in which Sio Lye Im the training focuses on preserving the health and 5 Thursday 9am -10.30am Integral Yoga Intermediate (Bi Bi) wellness, sessions focus on postures, breathing, relaxation, positive thinking.

Yin Yoga is a quiet practice which emphasizes on holding a longer time in each pose while encouraging 6 Friday 7pm - 8.15pm Yin Yoga Anna Yeoh Intermediate the entire body to relax. Yoga sticks will be used on the first Friday of each month.

Sam Cheng Hatha yoga focuses on postures (asanas) and 7 Saturday 9am - 10.15am Power Yoga Intermediate emphasizes on strength, flexibility and endurance Chee Heong (use 1 kg dumb bells and resistance/stretch bands)

Yoga pilates exercise to tone arms, legs and build-up 10am - core strength, floor exercises concentrating on deep 8 Sunday Yoga Pilate Sabrina Chew Elementary stretching and twisting, exercise to relax the spine 11.15am (helps to release back pain). Yoga flow in various yoga poses.

Upcoming events

1. A Video Presentation on visit to Belum Rainforest 2. Introductory Yoga Workshop (Club Event) on (on 22 and 23 July 2017) Saturday 30th September 2017 at MPH 2.

At the same time we will also present the video on A Visit To The program will start at 9 a.m. with Chew Hooi Ling Herbal Garden, Mangrove Swamp and Charcoal Factory in and Kimberly Yeap. The second session will start at Perak (visit made in August 2016). 11.00 a.m. with Leong Mei Yee on Align Body, Mind and Spirit Babaji Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) . Compiled by Mr. S.B. Ng Date : 30th September 2017 (Saturday) A simple daily practice of just 6 to 8 sequences can Time : 2.00 p.m. provide the same benefits as 45 minutes of Hatha Venue : Mini Theater (old tower block) Yoga: strength, positive energy flow and clarity of mind. It will be concluded at 12.45 p.m with lunch. Please register at Level 6 reception ASAP but not later than 18.9.2017 for seating and light refreshments arrangements. Maximum 50 pax. All PSC members are welcome.

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Yoga Group Events 1. There was a workshop: Nirvana Breathing Fitness To Music : “Feel The Nirvana Experience!” which started on 2nd July and concluded on 20th August 2017 from 11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. It was led by Nin Mayyer Loh.

2. 20 Yoga members and 16 non Yoga Members visited the Royal Belum Rainforest, Grik Perak on Sat. 22nd and Sun. 23rd July 2017. The programme included Bamboo rafting at Banding Lake , night trekking and exploring the Royal Belum Rainforest. They visited the Orang Asli (Temir Vilage) and managed to see some Rafflesia.

3. The second level of the Nirvana Breathing Fitness To Music will start at 11.30 a.m. on Sunday 27th August 2017 for 8 sessions. (27th Aug, 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th September 1st, 8th & 15th October 2017 from 11.30am to 12.30pm at B1 Room).

Kindly register at the Level 6 Reception not later than 20 August 2017. Cancellation would be by 24th August 2017. Maximum 30 participants on a first-come first- served basis. It is free of charge for Yoga members but those who registered but do not turn up would be charged RM5.

The Nautilus l 23 Dance Sport News

Dancesport Group EGM Sunday 23 July 2017

On this date we made Dancesport Group history. For the first time an EGM was held and a completely new Committee was elected.

The results are: Convenor : Mr. Terence Choong Secretary : Mr. S.J. Ewe Treasurer : Mr. Stanley Fong Committee Members : 1. Richard Chung 2. Dr. Tan Kim Hor 3. Susie Cheah 4. Josephine Cheang 5. Ivee Lee 6. Linda Aw The above shall serve till the next Dancesport AGM in April 2018.

Tennis News Dato’ Freddie Choong Cup 2017

This is a tournament for Senior Tennis players. Organized by the PLTA, held on 19th & 20th.

After the poor outing last year, we have regrouped to again participate in the Annual Inter-Club Veteran Team competition. Although half of the team members were of age 60 or above, it didn’t stop them from putting up a fight against younger players from other teams. Our players this round consist of Jeffrey Peh, Sunny Ng, Tan Chee Keong, Alvin Lee, Lim Khoon Seng, Charles Ang, Aaron Tay, Malcolm Hanney and Tan Tian Heng as the non-playing captain.

In the first round, we were drawn against Penang Sports Club – Red, which we lost with a score of 2-1. With that lost, our team were placed into Tier 2 versus Nibong Tebal Recreation Club. Our first and second pairs were playing neck and neck up to the very end before beating their opponents with the score of 8-6. Meanwhile our third pair overcame their opponent easily to book a place into the Tier 2 Final versus Penang Sports Club – Black. In the final, the players tried their best but to no avail as our team lost and in the end emerged as Tier 2 Runner up.

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The Nautilus l 25 Library News The world is just a book away

1. A COURT OF WINGS AND RUIN by Sarah J. Maas 2. ALWAYS AND FOREVER LARA JEAN by Jenny Han 3. ANATOMY OF A HEALTHY BACK by Philip Striano 4. BERLIN RED by Sam Eastland

5. BLACKLIST THE DEAD RING NO. 166 by Jon McGoran 6. BLOOD SISTERS by Hillary J. Shaw 7. CAMINO ISLAND by John Grisham 8. CAST FROM THE HERD by Bakri Musa

9. COGHEART by Peter Bunzl 10. CURIOSITY HOUSE THE SHRUNKEN HEAD VOL 1 by H. C. Chester and Lauren Oliver 11. CURIOSITY HOUSE THE FEARSOME FIREBIRD VOL 3 by H. C. Chester and Lauren Oliver 12. DARK ZONE by Jeff Rovin

13. FLIGHT MH370 THE MYSTERY by Nigel Cawthorne 14. FREEKS by Amanda Hocking 15. FROGKISSER by Garth Nix 16. GENERATION ONE by Pittacus Lore

17. GETTING STARTED WITH RASPBERRY PI by Richard Wentk 18. MAKING YOUTUBE VIDEOS by Nick Willoughby 19. HANOI STREET FOOD by Tom Vandenberghe 20. HEAL YOUR PAIN NOW by Joe Tatta

21. I AM BIG by Jaclyn Crupi 22. I AM CLEVER by Jaclyn Crupi 23. I AM HAPPY by Jaclyn Crupi 24. I AM HELPFUL by Jaclyn Crupi

26 l The Nautilus 25. I, KKK THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A HISTORIAN by Khoo Kay Kim 26. SARONG SECRETS by Lee Su Kim 27. MANEK MISCHIEFS by Lee Su Kim 28. KEBAYA TALES by Lee Su Kim

29. I AM DEATH by Chris Carter 30. MAGNUS CHASE AND THE HAMMER OF THOR by Rick Riordan 31. MALAYSIA'A 14 GENERAL ELECTION THE BIG ISSUES by Kua Kia Soong 32. INTO THE WATER by Paula Hawkins

33. MARINA BAY SINS by Neil Humphreys 34. MILLIE THE MOUSE DEER: CHINESE NEW YEAR by Daniel Regis Brown 35. MILLIE THE MOUSE DEER: FESTIVAL OF KITES by Daniel Regis Brown 36. MILLIE THE MOUSE DEER: THE CURRY PUFF CHALLENGE by Daniel Regis Brown

37. GOLD MOUNTAIN BLUES by Zhang Ling 38. THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN: TINTIN IN TIBET by Hergé 39. THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN AND THE PICAROS by Hergé 40. THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN: REPORTER FOR LE PETIT VINGTIEME IN THE LAND OF THE SOVIETS by Hergé

41. THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN: THE CALCULUS AFFAIR by Hergé 42. THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN: THE CASTAFIORE EMERALD by Hergé 43. THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN: THE RED SEA SHARKS by Hergé 44. TESTIMONY by Scott Turow

45. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE EXCUSE NOTE by Stan and Jan Berenstain 46. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE TROUBLE AT SCHOOL by Stan and Jan Berenstain 47. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE TROUBLE WITH FRIENDS by Stan and Jan Berenstain 48. WHO WAS WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART by Yona Zeldis McDonough

The Nautilus l 27 Library News CDs

1. SCORE by 2CELLOS 2. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Soundtrack Album 3. DAMN. by Kendrick Lamar 4. DIVIDE by Ed Sheeran

5. FAST & FURIOUS 8 THE ALBUM Soundtrack Album 6. THINGS I'VE NEVER SAID by Frances 7. GRAMMY 2017 NOMINEES Album 8. GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 Soundtrack Album

9. HOPELESS ROMANTIC by Michelle Branch 10. THE SERENITY OF SUFFERING by Korn 11. LA LA LAND Soundtrack Album 12. ONE MORE LIGHT by Linkin Park

13. MEMORIES...DO NOT OPEN by The Chainsmokers 14. STRENGTH OF A WOMAN by Mary J. Blige 15. SUICIDE SQUAD Soundtrack Album 16. THE SEARCH FOR EVERTHING by John Mayer

17. STARBOY by The Weeknd 18. THIS IS MY TOWN by Barry Manilow 19. TURN UP THE QUIET by Diana Krall 20. WINDY CITY by Alison Krauss

28 l The Nautilus DVDs

1. ATTRACTION

2. BARBIE AND THE SECRET DOOR

3. COLLATERAL BEAUTY

4. DONT KILL IT

5. FANTASTIC BEAST AND WHERE TO FIND THEM

6. HIDDEN FIGURES

7. LIVE BY NIGHT

8. LOGAN

9. MONSTER TRUCKS

10. RATATOUILLE

11. RINGS

12. THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE

13. WOLVES AT THE DOOR

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The Nautilus l 29 Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events * Up to December 2017 only SEPTEMBER

SEPAngling Section SEPTripartite SEP Tai Chi Barbeque Night Get Together 09Marina Deck 09MPH 10 MPH II SAT ANGLING 7.30pm - 11.30pm SAT DANCE 7.30pm - 12 midnight SUN TAI CHI 7.30pm - 12 midnight

SEPPSC Election SEPKaraoke Group SEP Swimming Section Meeting Birthday Dos Annual Dinner 14MPH II 15Pacific Lounge 15 MPH THU CLUB 6pm - 10pm FRI KARAOKE 7.30pm - 11.30pm FRI SWIM 7pm - 11.30pm

SEPAnnual Karaoke SEP Angling Day Fishing SEP PSC Last Sunday Competition (Heats) Competition Buffet of the Month 23Pacific Lounge 24 Behind Snake Temple/ 24 Captain’s Restaurant Beach Area SAT KARAOKE 7.30pm - 12 midnight SUN ANGLING SUN CLUB 12 noon - 2.30pm 9am - 12noon

SEPSailors’ Night SEP PSC Wine Tasting SEP Introductory Workshop 24Seafront Area 29 MPH II 30 MPH I SUN SAILING 5pm - 11pm FRI CLUB 7pm - 9pm SAT YOGA 9am - 2pm

OCTOBER

OCTAnnual Karaoke OCTElection Meeting OCT Angling Night Competition (Finals) Fishing Competition 07Captain's Restaurant 12MPH II 14 Behind Snake Temple/Beach Area SAT KARAOKE 7.30pm - 11.30pm THU CLUB 7pm SAT ANGLING 7pm - 11pm

OCT Scuba Section OCT PSC OktoberfestOCT Karaoke Group Carnival Get Together 15Swimming Pool 17MPH I & II 20 Pacific Lounge SUN SCUBA 9am - 3pm TUE CLUB 7.30pm - 12 midnight FRI KARAOKE 7.30pm - 11.30pm

SEP OCT Tai Chi Group OCT Swimming CarnivalOCT Sailing Section Beach Social Event Carnival & BBQ 21MPH II 22Poolside/MPH 1 28 Seafront Area SAT TAI CHI 7.30pm - 11pm SUN SWIM 7.30am - 2pm SAT SAILING 4pm - 11.30pm

OCT PSC Last Sunday OCT Angling Day Fishing OCT Sailing Section Buffet of the Month Competition Sailor's Night 29Captain’s Restaurant 29Behind Snake 29 Seafront Area Temple/ Beach Area 12 noon - 2.30pm 5pm - 11pm SUN CLUB SUN ANGLING 9am - 2pm SUN SAILING

30 l The Nautilus NOVEMBER

NOV Commodore’s Cup NOV Day Fishing NOV Yoga Open Day Competition and Cooking Skills 04&05 Behind Snake Seafront Area 05 05 MPH I & Marina Deck Temple/Beach Area 10am - 6pm 9am - 3pm SAT & SUN SAILING SUN ANGLING 9am - 2pm SUN YOGA

NOV Commodore’s Cup NOV Darts Group – 3rd Quarterly NOV Karaoke Members’ Darts Competition Birthday Dos 11&12 12 Darts Room, 17 Seafront Area Seafront Cafe Pacific Lounge SAT & SUN SAILING 10am - 6pm SUN DARTS 2pm - 5.30pm FRI KARAOKE 7.30pm - 11.30pm

NOVSwimming NOV Karaoke Group NOV Commodore’s Cup – Inter Section Time Trials Karaoke Competition 25&26 17Pool 18 Seafront Area Pacific Lounge 7.30pm - 9.30pm 10am - 6pm FRI SWIM SAT KARAOKE 7.30pm - 11.30pm SAT & SUN SAILING

NOV Angling Section Annual Casting Competition 26 Behind Snake Temple/Beach Area SUN ANGLING 9am - 12 noon

DECEMBER

DEC Day Fishing DEC PSC Yoga Day DEC Commodore’s Cup Competition & Health Talk Behind Snake 02&03 03 03 MPH I & Marina Deck Seafront Area Temple/Beach Area 9am - 3pm 10am - 6pm SUN ANGLING 9am - 12 noon SUN YOGA SAT & SUN SAILING

DEC Sailing Section Family DEC Inter Team Fishing DEC Karaoke Group Day & Christmas Party Competition Christmas Party 09 10 Behind Snake 15 Seafront Area Temple/Beach Area Pacific Lounge SAT SAILING 5pm - 11.30pm SUN ANGLING 4pm - 8pm FRI KARAOKE 7.30pm - 11.30pm

DEC Dance Sport DEC Scuba Section DEC Yoga Group Christmas Party Christmas Party Christmas Party 16 16 17 Marina Deck or MPH Marina Deck Sailing Area SAT DANCE 7.30pm - 11.30pm SAT SCUBA 7.30pm - 11.30pm SUN YOGA 6pm - 11pm

DEC Swimming Section Christmas Party 22 MPH Club Events are open to all Club Members. Information is accurate at However, Events may be subject to information 7pm - 11pm the time of press. FRI SWIM changes, and, we advise all members to refer to the postings on the Notice Boards and Digital Signage for the latest/final updates. Sections and Groups are responsible for posting any DEC PSC New Year Eve information regarding any changes in Sections and Groups Events. Party All Club events will be subject to approval and endorsement by the 31 MPH Management Committee. SUN CLUB 7.30pm - 12 midnight

The Nautilus l 31 OPERATION HOURS OF ALL PSC OUTLETS

The Captain’s Restaurant Fun Pub This cosy restaurant with a panoramic seaview Contemporary Pub offering live band music on:- offers a wide selection of Western cuisine and Chinese dishes. Capacity: 300 pax. Friday/Saturday 9:00pm – 1:00am Level 14 Multi-Storey Building Sundays 5:00pm – 9:00pm Opening Hours 12:00 noon - 2:30pm 5:00pm – 1:00am (Mon-Fri) 6:00pm - 10:00pm 1:00pm – 2:00am (Sat & PH Eves) *(12 noon - 10:00pm on Sundays & PHs) 1:00pm – 1:00am (Sun)

Club House Enjoy true colonial ambience with a fantastic Pacific Lounge seaview, lapping waves and sea-breeze. Offers Be a Star and sing to a wide selection of a selection of liquor, wine, beer and aperitifs. Karaoke favourites in various languages. Private rooms available for bookings. Breakfast 7:00am - 10:00am Entrance Level @ Tower Block Main Club House 7:00pm - 12 midnight (Mon - Thu) 7:00am - 11:00pm daily 7:00pm - 1:00am (Fri) *Till midnight on Wed 5:00pm - 2:00am (Sat & PH Eves) *Till 12:30am on Sat 5:00pm - 12:00 midnight (Sun, PHs) (Live Bands on Wed/Sat)

Snake Temple Literally sited on a rocky promontory into Seafront Café sea, enjoy your meal amidst an exquisite view Enjoy a drink alfresco-style in this outdoor of the sea & shoreline. Japanese set menus setting with a view of the sea. Perfect venue to for lunch/dinner available. Open for small enjoy a beer, fruit juice or hot beverage with functions. friends/guests. Near Swimming Pool Level B3 at Multi-Storey Building Lunch 12:00 noon - 2:30pm 5:00pm - Midnight (Mon - Fri) Dinner 6:00pm - 11:00pm Noon - Midnight (Sat/Sun/PHs) *Closed on Mondays

Captain’s Deck Offers a selection of ice-cream, yoghurt, cakes and snacks. For Private Functions @ Multi-Purpose Hall, Marina’s Deck, SeaFront / Boatyard & Snake Temple, kindly Level 2 @ Tower Block (outside Library) contact Mr Mahmuda (Ext 228) or Ann Tan (Ext 240) 12:00 noon - Midnight *10:00am - Midnight (on Sat/Sun & PHs)