Magazine May/Jun 2019

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Dana Hvide president@amclub.org.sg

CLUB'S MANAGEMENT GENERAL MANAGER Devin Otto Kimble ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER Patricia Au

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT Tan Lee Lee SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES & SECURITY Tang Teck Wah SENIOR DIRECTOR OF CLUB SERVICES Su-Ann Khor SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Angie Ng DIRECTOR OF FOOD & BEVERAGE Malik Riley DIRECTOR OF FITNESS & LEISURE Randy Simon DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Sara Madera ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF IT VP Chai EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF Paul Ng DUTY MANAGERS Anthony, Palani & Ronald MAGAZINE ASSISTANT MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER / PDPA OFFICER Constance Yeo constancey@amclub.org.sg MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE Joey Ng joeyn@amclub.org.sg SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER / MAGAZINE DESIGNER Geraldine Soh geraldines@amclub.org.sg GRAPHIC DESIGNER / EXECUTIVE Vanessa Chan vanessac@amclub.org.sg GRAPHIC DESIGNER Shanis Lin shanisl@amclub.org.sg ADVERTISING Tel: (65) 6739-4381 / Fax: (65) 6737-2963 / info@amclub.org.sg Printer: Naili print MEDIA MCI (P) 006/08/2018 0210/1948RAC

VICE PRESIDENT Linsay Fipp vicepresident@amclub.org.sg SECRETARY Richard Hartung

secretary@amclub.org.sg TREASURER Rahul Arora treasurer@amclub.org.sg GENERAL COMMITTEE Aaron Kim Ashok K. Lalwani Jay Jobanputra John Winsell Davies

Justin Baldauf Kenneth Fagan Nasir Kausar Peter Proft Phua Swee Leng

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVE Stephanie Nash AMERICAN EMBASSY REPRESENTATIVE Lt Col Howard Eyth AMERICAN WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVE Susan Studebaker-Rutledge CANADIAN ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVE Sandra Johnson

COMMITTEE LIST

FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR Rahul Arora VICE CHAIR Ann Marie Regal VICE CHAIR Laurel Sweener

FINE ART SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIR Debra Surrency Emma Yanfang Cherian Garima Lalwani Gerrianne Richards Henny Tabrani Scott Lynne Taylor Michelle Vargo Robin Tierney POOL AREA WORKING GROUP CHAIR Justin Baldauf Camilla Gilbertson

SOCIAL & DINING COMMITTEE CHAIR Nasir Kausar VICE CHAIR Monica Pitrelli BB Low John Winsell Davies Kim Eng Kristen Graff Ngiam Siew Wei Robert Hecker Sally Greene Valerie Tietjen Shyu Huey-Ting Tessa Pang Veesheen Yuen YOUTH & FAMILY COMMITTEE CHAIR Lindsay Fipp VICE CHAIR Jennifer O'Malley Karla Popper Elizabeth Wirtz Jane K Lee Kristin Hanna Megan Bretting Caitlin McNeal Neetu Michandani SPORTS & RECREATION

Amitava Guharoy Phua Swee Leng Shamina Lavingia Stephen Davies Tay Soo Seng Ben Chaworeng Wesley Barnes INVESTMENT

SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIR Stephen Davies

Laurel Sweener Richard Hartung Ann Marie Regal

James Eyring Kate Reynolds

Seema Farswani Shamina Lavingia Suling Roth Sushma Jobanputra Nancy Ritchie Marcella Sullivan

Gunter Dufey Todd Morakis Steve Sun AUDIT REVIEW GROUP (ARG) TENDER SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIR Joseph Chen Neil Goldwax Pradeep Mathur HOUSE COMMITTEE CHAIR Justin Baldauf VICE CHAIR Andrea J Wong-Monteiro Landy Eng Ayaz Lavingia Wayne Farmer LIBRARY SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIR Jane Sperling Chhaya Dias Victoria Worsdale Francisco Marin

TENDER SUBCOMMITTEE (POOL AREA REDESIGN) CHAIR Kenneth Fagan Justin Baldauf Matthew Fry Sherman Stave Suling Roth MEMBERSHIP

COMMITTEE CHAIR Peter Proft Abesh Ghale Garima Lalwani Kate Park Christi Novomesky Marcella Sullivan AQUATICS

COMMITTEE CHAIR Dana Hvide

VICE CHAIR Harvey Glick VICE CHAIR Linda Eunson

Alisha Barnes Eleanor Chan Gerrianne Richards Kerry James Laya Sweeney Mansoor Nakhooda Georgina Bach Michael Thomas Steve Sun

SUB COMMITTEE CHAIR Marcella Sullivan John Lilley Yasmin Ghale Cary Horenfeldt Camilla Myers

Eunice Cheung Janet Maurillo June Imada Lee Karen Meston Mika Parekh Neil Bearden Robin Tierney Shirley Kim

COMMITTEE LIST

TENNIS SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIR Kate Park VICE CHAIR Dennis Shen Elizabeth Emerso

STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE (SPC) CHAIR Richard Hartung Kenneth Fagan Dana Hvide Laurel Sweener Peter Proft Ria Hoban RULES COMMITTEE CHAIR Ashok K. Lalwani Kimberly Norman Nasir Kausar Rahul Arora

VOLUNTEER CO-ORDINATING COMMITTEE CHAIR Lindsay Fipp Phua Swee Leng Aaron Kim

Stacey Davis Nicole Cholet SQUASH SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIR Abesh Ghale VICE CHAIR Harvey Glick David Nishball James Ng Steven Blencowe Miles Murphy GYM SUBCOMMITTEE

Linda Eunson Neil Goldwax

REDEVELOPMENT: PROJECT CONTROL GROUP CHAIR Aaron Kim VICE CHAIR Dennis Lock Justin Baldauf Ngiam Siew Wei Paul Kitamura Kristen Graff Ann Marie Regal Tay Soo Seng PROJECT STAKEHOLDER GROUP CHAIR Kristen Graff Andrea J Wong-Monteiro

Asa Tucker Lyn Boxall

Michael Buchholz Michael Thomas COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CHAIR Dana Hvide Rahul Arora Kenneth Fagan DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE CHAIR Richard Hartung Kenneth Fagan Asa Tucker Joseph Chen Neil Goldwax (alternate) Ann Marie Regal (alternate) Caitlin Fry (alternate) Marjory Jo Sochi (alternate)

CHAIR Christi Novomesky VICE CHAIR Michael Power James Andrade Kim Eng Jenny O'Malley Rajitha Bearden SPA SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIR Garima Lalwani

Michael Power Ngiam Siew Wei Peter Proft Francisco Marin

Chan Wai Yin Erika Masiero Shyu Huey-Ting Khoo Loo Sim Dianne Donadio

(APRIL 2019)

CONTENTS ISSUE 160 | MAY / JUN 2019

01 FROM THE PRESIDENT 02 FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER 03 NEWS Club Closure: Staff Dinner & Dance BizSAFE Extension of Niche Group Re-qualification Niche Group Lucky Draw A Warm Welcome to our Newest Members Stars n' Stripes Spring Camp

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We are now on Instagram! The American Alchemist International Women's Day Meet our Wonder Women The American Club Summer Guide Redevelopment Updates 15 EVENTS Cinco De Mayo Mother's Day Taste Father's Day 19 STAFF FEATURE He's the (Yus)Man 21 ART SCENE Around the World in 20 Ways 22 TRAVEL Summer Wanderlust 23 COMMITTEE FEATURE HEAL Subcommittee 24 THINKSPACE

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25 YOUTH Stars n' Stripes Summer Camp The Quad Poolside Weekly Programs The Quad Weekly Programs T.G.I.Junior Members Get Crafty: Mother's Day & Father's Day 29 LIBRARY A Literary Evening Book Club Kids' Activities Kids' Storytelling Sessions 32 MEMBER FEATURE TAC Travels 33 SPA May & June Promotions

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Use Ola for Damaged Hair Mother's Day Gift Guide 35 ESSENTIALS 36 RANT & RAVE 37 TENNIS 39 GYM

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Whole Body Vibration Training Monthly Fitness Challenges 41 SQUASH Singapore National Squash League 42 BOWLING The Bowling Alley Themed Socials 45 AQUATICS

FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Members,

shortly and will feature the return of the beloved salad bar at lunchtime. The Gym (see more on page 13) and The Gourmet Pantry are scheduled to open summer, and I know we are all looking forward to using these new spaces. The Tennis Gallery will be under construction for most of the summer and is scheduled to open together with the back-of-house areas. Once these areas are complete, the staff offices on B1 will move to their permanent locations, and the space will return to its former usage as parking for Members. With the opening of the B1 parking area, the construction phase of the redevelopment project will be complete! While we still have the rectification period of redevelopment ahead and we know that everything is not perfect, we have achieved a lot and have much to look forward to as a community. The Club has benefited from new programs like The Entrepreneurs Series, A Literary Evening book launches, Fintech Forum, and Monthly Storytelling sessions for kids. The General Committee is committed to listening to our fellow Members, and new subcommittees have both been formed and are in the process of forming to meet Member requests and interests. One such example is the HEAL (Healthy Eating and Allergies) Subcommittee, which will focus on special dietary needs and healthy eating alternatives – read more about HEAL on page 23. All of these activities, programs, and subcommittees were made possible through the creative input of Members who contributed not only their ideas but also their time and effort. In this busy season, please know that you are appreciated and valued as a Member, and that, wherever your travels may take you this summer – whether it’s the US, Canada, or staying in Singapore – home is waiting for you here at The Club.

This is a busy time of year in the cycle of Club life. For many of our Members, the end of the school year is quickly approaching, activities are wrapping up, summer travel plans are being finalized, flurries of party invitations appear in mailboxes, backpacks, and inboxes, and thoughts often return to “home”. Reflecting on my own thoughts of home, it occurred to me today that The Club has been the setting for most of the milestones in my family’s life. We celebrated my oldest daughter’s first birthday in Eagle’s Nest and her graduation from college at the same location, and we have spent countless hours at The Club attending parties, brunch, swim lessons, ballet classes, bowling, on the tennis courts, at That Dance Thing, and in the Gym. My first thought after this realization was that The Club truly has been my family’s home away from home for the past 28 years, and then I realized that The Club is more than that to my family. It is simply home. I know that I share this feeling and experience with many other Members, and I see it every day in the interest, passion, and time that my fellow Members give to The Club. Our Club is able to operate due to the collaborative efforts of Member volunteers and a professional management team. I am so grateful to our wonderful staff team and to the many Members that stepped forward to volunteer their time and expertise on both new and existing committees throughout the redevelopment process. The formation of two new Member Resolution Working Groups reflects our culture of embracing different perspectives and displays the strong spirit of volunteerism within our community. The Audit Review Group and the Constitutional Review Group have been working diligently to implement the two respective Member resolutions that were passed at the Annual General Meeting in 2018, and the Pool Area Working Group has also made significant progress on the longer-term exploration of a pool area redesign. You may have noticed the Club team and our Member volunteers working at a frenzied pace to bring Club spaces and outlets online. I hope you are enjoying the new Claymore Entrance and that you are looking forward to the Lobby opening in the near future. Tradewinds, our new all-day dining outlet, will follow

All the best,

Dana Hvide

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FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER Dear Members,

Summer is quickly approaching, and even though the weather is always warm here in Singapore, the long break is enough to conjure happy memories of splashing about in the pool, grilling in the backyard and hanging out with friends having fun. When I think back to the time when my family joined The Club 17 years ago, we were living in a condo with all the typical conveniences of condo life – pool, gym and a ready-made community (although not a predominantly American one). While we have since moved to a landed property with more space for our daughter and our dog, I’m glad that having a Club membership means I don’t have to forgo the comforts I’ve grown accustomed. What we got out of our membership was more than we expected. Beyond our daughter learning to swim here, and my wife finding her tribe through the Pilates classes, I also developed a swim routine here, found fellow beer lovers in the Union Bar, and became a part of the larger American framework. This includes serving on the board of the Singapore American School and the American Chamber of Commerce. Throughout these years, the pool has been the heartbeat of The Club. From pool parties, swim lessons, quick dips after happy hour and meals, Club life certainly revolves around the pool. Under the guidance of Greg Fasala, our Aquatics Head Coach and former Olympiad winner, our swim program has quickly grown in interest and quality. The program serves our youngest swimmers to the oldest, in addition to water safety programs for the helpers. I believe I speak for all Members in our appreciation of the lifeguards who are constantly patrolling the pools and ensuring our children and Members are safe at all times, whether during lessons or play time.

Thursday mornings. It’s a great workout and I feel refreshed the rest of the day. I’ve also enjoyed the recent swim meets; it’s heartening to see our young swimmers graduate from being tentative in the water to competitive swimmers who do The Club proud. Besides swimming, I also love heading to the pool area on Friday evenings to grab a TAC70 beer. Many Members gather in the evenings for some wine or tacos, and I love seeing so many familiar faces. In fact, most afternoons I can find Members post tennis lessons, after dropping their kids off at taekwondo, or before a Committee Meeting, enjoying an iced tea, a salad or some of our scrumptious brisket. With the opening of Tradewinds, it won’t be long before we have a nice flow – step into the Lobby, have a bite at Tradewinds or Central while overlooking the excitement at the pool, walk past the pool deck and straight to the Scotts Road building, which houses sên Spa, The Quad and our temporary Gym. The Claymore entrance already looks drastically different, and I’m sure The Club will continue to evolve in the remaining months of redevelopment. The summer months will also see extensive work on the Gym and The Gourmet Pantry. While we can’t wait for redevelopment to be completed, The Club is still abuzz with tons of activities. Never fear if you’re in Singapore over the summer holiday – we have lots going on at the pool and beyond. Check out our TAC Summer Guide on page 12 - we will make sure those dog days of summer fly by!

Best Regards,

My own technique has improved under Greg’s tutelage; I swim at the Masters Swim Sessions early Tuesday and

Devin Otto Kimble

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Club Closure: Staff Dinner & Dance Please note that The Club will close at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 29 for its Annual Staff Dinner & Dance. Last orders and activities will take place at 2:00 p.m. The Club will resume operations as usual the following day. Thank you for your continuous support of our staff welfare initiatives – we really appreciate it!

NEWS

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We Want Your ClubMemorabilia! A new history wall will be unveiled after redevelopment, and will feature images, collections and memories of The Club from years past. If you have any old items relating to The Club - such as old photographers, collectibles (e.g. mugs, photo frames, souvenirs, etc.), uniforms, membership cards, documents, publications, or any other Club memorabilia that you would like to contribute to our history display, please drop them off at the Concierge at your convenience. We want to showcase them! Memorabilia will be returned to Members in due time. Niche Group Lucky Draw Congrats to our Niche Group lucky draw winner and thank you to all who have taken part in our monthly draws!

bizSAFE is a five-step program that assists companies to build up their Workplace Safety Health (WSH) capabilities so that

Extension of Niche Group Re-qualification The General Committee has recently approved the extension of the current Elite/15K/10K benefits for existing Niche Group members until June 30, 2020. This means that all Elite/15K/10K Members that newly qualified as at December 31, 2018 or automatically re-qualified from prior years, will continue to enjoy the privileges of the program till June 30, 2020. This is our way of saying a big thank you for your amazing support during this unique redevelopment period. Existing Niche Group members’ spending from January 2019 to June 2020 (18 months) will be recognized for (re)qualification for the new niche group cycle. To (re) qualify for the Niche Group program after June 30, 2020, simply accumulate spending, excluding monthly dues, between July to June each year. they can achieve quantum improvements in safety and health standards at the workplace. The Club has been certified bizSAFE level 3 since 2013, and we are pleased to share that we have once again passed the mandatory renewal audit by a Ministry of Manpower approved auditor and maintained our bizSAFE level 3 certification. Safety is everyone’s business, and we’re committed to keeping our Members and staff safe.

March – Brittany Alawa 3D2N stay inclusive of daily meals, 2-way transport from airport & 1 mixologist class for 2 at W Bali – Seminyak worth $1,750

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A WarmWelcome to our Newest Members

Lisa Burke Paul Belcher & Heather Stelly Kenneth & Lauri Coulter Seema Datwani Claudia Salas de Garcia Christopher Hook Kenneth Hsu & Su Yun Sidharth Kansara & Leesa Hsieh Vir & Simran Kotak Mehek Kalra Mona Manghani & Johan Rodskog HE Santiago Huete & Barbara Escribano Michael Mc Bride & Nattika Kanjanarin Caleb Ying Shen Gary & Yvonne Tate Teo Kar Tin & Joseph Cheng Will Taylor

Todd Waldron & Erin O'Neal Susie Wong & Sim Mong Huat Malek & Olfa Zanzouri Artem Volkov & Calista See

Stars n’ Stripes Spring Camp The little ones climbed to new heights (literally!) at our recent Stars n’ Stripes Spring Camp from March 25 to April 5! The team took into account feedback from parents, and our Spring iteration of Camp featured tons of outdoor activities – from rapelling, fun trips to waterparks, obstacle courses and outings to SuperPark or Universal Studios, our Campers sure had a ton of fun!

Don’t miss our Summer camp happening from June to August! Flip to page 25 for more details.

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The American Alchemist Hosted by EC Proof, the geniuses behind 28 Hong Kong Street, Atlas andManhattan Bar, our inaugural tasting and cocktail series The American Alchemist was met with overwhelming response. The first event held in October saw Members at a fun gin tasting and G&T class; the second event in November was centered on rum tasting, while the third session in January featured whisky tasting. The penultimate event in February had Members taste agave cocktails, and the series culminated in our final event on March 14. The SMASH! cocktail making session and contest was oversubscribed, and we opened up more slots so more Members could taste the delicious whisky and rum SMASH cocktails. Our very own Club bartenders Dens, Simon and Monzie had a friendly showdown to create their very own unique cocktails, with Simon emerging as champion!

Miss the SMASH! cocktails? Approach Dens, Simon and Monzie at Union Bar or The 2 nd Floor and they will be happy to re-create their signature SMASH! cocktail for you!

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International Women’s Day A balanced world is a better world. The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is #BalanceforBetter, and over 100 women from the American and Canadian communities in Singapore came together for an evening of female empowerment. Jointly hosted by The American Club, American Association of Singapore, American Women’s Association and Canadian Association of Singapore, and held at The Club’s Galbraith Ballroom, the evening kicked off with an exciting performance by the AWA choir featuring a repertoire of songs in multiple languages. The crowd was then transfixed by a beautiful dance honoring three Hindu goddesses performed by Soumee De Girotra, professional banker and co-founder of Odissi dancers. The two keynote speakers Stephanie Syptak-Ramnath (US Chargé d’Affaires) and Tan Su Shan (DBS Bank and NMP 2012-2014) shared their personal struggles at the workplace and in the family, and how they achieved balance with the multiple hats they juggle. Next, our 5 panel speakers Aliza Knox (Cloudflare), Christina Liew (Lean In Singapore Chapter), Lucienne Blessing (Singapore University of Technology and Design), Pamela Chng (Bettr Barista Academy) and Tin Pei Ling (Member of Parliament) discussed their experiences regarding gender in the workplace, and the ongoing challenges of achieving balance between their work and personal lives.

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The evening culminated in a fantastic lucky draw – congratulations to the winners!

Sharon Lau - Diamond bracelet by M&B Private Jewelers worth $1,320 Antonella Zanatti - 3D2N Stay for 2 at Wadari Retreat Villa Ubud, Bali worth $730 Mei Okamoto - Ascot bracelet by Fervor Montréal worth $550

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Lucky draw sponsors:

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Meet our Wonder Women In conjunction with International Women’s Day, we asked ur Memb rs to nominate their v ry own Wonder Woman. Read on for a selection of the nominations!

Submitted by Wes, Wyatt, & Vaughan Graff

Submitted by Tesa Novomesky

Submitted by Sasha Senik

I very much admire Wonder Woman. As you know, Halloween is a highly celebrated event in America. I believe I dressed up as Wonder Woman three different years when I was a young girl. It’s been 3 months since we dropped our last storage box at my mom’s house in Houston and made the life changing move to Singapore. My Wonder Woman costume is probably in one of those boxes. As I stare out the window of our new SG home, just a 5 minute walk from The American Club, I think back on how I got to this point in my life. As a single Mother of 3, full time student and a nurse, our Wonder Woman was relentless in raising us right. Always pushing us to strive for more, to move through life with strength and integrity, and to honor all opportunities presented with an open mind. We had wonderful Christmas memories

growing up yet the one that stands out is her gift of “Time in a Bottle”. She took that poem, fired the edges of the paper and rolled it into a corked glass bottle. At the end of the poem was an invitation for a weekend away of my choice, with or without grandchildren. I’ll never forget that gift or our weekend getaway to the hill country. Quality time is our love language. My mom lost her husband, and I my Father in July last year. Three months later, I’m breaking the news to my mom, who is also my next door neighbor of 11 years, that we are moving to Singapore in January. I felt terrible leaving her. My mother responded to the news with tearful loving eyes, “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. You will be missed, yet this is your time.” Thank you mom, because of your strength, this next chapter in my life begins. I give to you a virtual “Time in a bottle” from 10,000 miles away. Anywhere in Asia you want to go? Your choice, with or without grandchildren. I can’t wait to see my Wonder Woman again!!!!!!! Submitted by Heather Stelly I’d like to nominate fellow Member Mindy Bush. Mindy has had a huge impact on the community through her work with Scouts (BSA), and helped start Cub Scouts Pack 3010 and BSA Troop 1010, which is the first BSA troop for girls on the island. Submitted by Elisabeth Krause

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with her husband, helping raise two beautiful girls, being the school bake sale mom, class mom, keeping our house in operation, attending multiple bible studies throughout the week, chauffeuring to a number of TAC activities and being a daily trainer for our vizsla, Ödi. She's been an amazing companion, and while our time in Singapore is coming to an end, I wouldn't expect anyone but such a Wonder Woman to pack up and continue all she does in Scotland. Submitted by Bruce Witwer I would like to nominate Margo Encarnacion. She is a treasured colleague and friend who first introduced my family to The American Club almost a decade ago. Margo is a mother to 3 boys and beloved wife but she also manages to balance a demanding career as a lawyer at Credit Suisse while giving back to her community as a board member of Gawad Kalinga and UWCSEA. Margo commits her energy to giving back, sustainability and making the world a better place. I think we should celebrate Margo on International Women’s Day for the contributions she has made as a role model for women and society generally. Submitted by Margaret Song-Sil Kim Sonja left war torn Yugoslavia after winning a tennis scholarship to attend University in the U.S. She used to practice over 5 hours per day 7 days a week for many years before being awarded the scholarship. While in University, she played in division one and her team was ranked top 40 nationwide. Upon graduating University with a 4.0 grade point average, she was given the opportunity through another scholarship, to purse her MBA and coach her University's tennis team. She continued doing so until graduation where she also graduated with a perfect grade point average. She was then given a scholarship to pursue her PHD which she did and upon successful completion and graduation with honors yet again, she was hired as a research professor at ESSEC Business School, one of the two top business schools in France. Within the span of several years, she was promoted to the LVMH chaired professor at ESSEC and since that time she has had multiple publications in top tier journals in the field of marketing such as the Journal of Consumer Research, was selected top 40 under 40 professors by poets and quants, and has guided many students to pursue their professional dreams. During this period, she has also begun raising three small children and sits on the board of an ecommerce startup www.stylemyle.com, an online marketplace for contemporary luxury fashion. She currently advises global luxury brands, is a speaker on panels in Singapore and around the world and still manages to play tennis several times a month :) Submitted by Mazen Kurdy

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I nominate Samantha Van Norman as a TAC Wonder Woman! She is a tireless, dedicated and loving mother of 3. She is never shy from volunteering to help out with the school projects and field trips. She gave birth at home to all three kids including two of them in Singapore! She is truly the engine of this family and her energy and enthusiasm are contagious to all that know her. Her favorite time of the day is snuggle time with her little ones in the morning before heading out to work out or train others to be more fit. We are blessed to have this lady in our lives everyday! Submitted by Brett Van Norman

My nomination goes to Melissa Witwer. We started our local journey over 15 years ago and she probably never thought I'd drag her halfway around the world nearly 13 years later. Her qualifications include having to deal

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The American Club

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Quick massage or manicure and pedicure at sên Spa

8:00 a.m. Drop off the kids at The Zone for Stars n’ Stripes Summer Camp Coffee and breakfast at Central

9:00 a.m. Catch up on news and have some quiet time at Thinkspace

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3:30 p.m. Pick up kids from The Quad after Camp ends Evergreen games at The Quad with the kids Beating the kids at Cosmic bowling

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Lunch at The 2 nd Floor

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Masters summer swim program

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For the adults: Happy hour at Grillhouse – have a beer or two with our sundowner beer bucket promotion For the kids: Taekwondo classes at Zone Studios

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Dinner with the family at Tradewinds

DiD You Know?

Catch our General Manager Devin at Masters swim sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 a.m.! Taekwondo is one of our most popular kids’ program. Helmed by Master Patrick, many of our Junior Members progressed through the ranks and even became assistant instructors!

We are one of the few clubs in Singapore with lifeguards on duty from 6:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.! Our Aquatics Head Coach and Manager Greg Fasala was an ex-Olympiad champion! Under his leadership, our revamped swim program has become much more robust.

Stars n’ Stripes Summer Camp will run from June to August.

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Currently targeted to open mid-to-late June, here’s a recap of the new design and a glimpse of this upcoming space. A New Gym is Coming Your Way!

General Information To create the new Gym, feedback was gathered from the Gym Subcommittee, Gym focus groups, Member volunteers and Management. Simon Thompson, Principal at Aedas Interiors, led the design team. His past clients include Fitness First and Pure Fitness gyms. Designed to have an industrial feel, the new Gym is a mix of brick, metal and wood. With integrated sports elements, the space will be reminiscent of an American baseball stadium.

REDEVELOPMENT UPDATES

Materials Board

Staff Uniform Designed by the Fitness and Leisure staff and with input from Gym Subcommittee, the new uniforms are a reflection of the Gym’s baseball theme.

Gym Counter Staff

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www.redevelopment.amclub.org.sg You can find more information at:

Bigger Changing Rooms

By increasing the overall size of the Gym, more space was allotted to the locker rooms. Members will be pleased to know that the shower stalls and changing areas will be larger, and the number of female showers has been increased. Additionally, both men’s and women’s locker rooms will include a steam room. The female changing area will include two benches for seating, a communal area for hanging clothes, and two private changing areas. The space also includes a counter with five hairdryers and makeup spots.

Original Room Area: 112.6 sqm NEW Room Area: 128.8 sqm Based on internal floor area

Original Room Area: 92.4 sqm NEW Room Area: 126.4 sqm Based on internal floor area

Locker Design Thanks to all Members who participated in the locker design vote. 251 responses were received and the design with an internal shelf was the winning option, with 33.07% of Members votes.

Better Gym Equipment The space will offer a variety of options for all gym users, from a new rack system for TRX and other functional training to hanging points in the studio for aerial yoga. Additionally, a new slam wall has been designed for full body workouts.

locker design for our new gym Thank you to the 251 Members who voted recently for our new locker design in the gym. We are happy to announce the winner: W I N N E R Option 1A - Locker with 1 internal shelf 33.07% 83votes Option 2 - New “Z” Shaped Locker 32.27% 81votes Option 1B - Locker with 2 internal shelves 27.89% 70votes

I don’t like any of these options 6.77% 17votes

Gym rack system

Design Brief & Key Member Feedback

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Improved Spaces For Better Workouts The new Gym is more spacious in both the workout areas and the changing rooms, and the expanded windows in the cardio area allow maximum natural light. Ramps and a wheelchair lift ensure the space is accessible to all users.

Larger Overall Size of Gym Larger Men’s & Ladies’s Locker Room Sizes Increased Daylight Single Level Gym - eliminate different levels in Gym

699.38sqm 128sqm 143sqm New

7.6% 12.4% 8.8% % Increase

Area Comparison

646.22sqm 112.10sqm 130.42sqm Original

Overall Gym Male Changing Rooms Female Changing Rooms

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All information is correct at time of publishing, but is subject to change.

EVENTS

Calling all señores & señoritas – get ready and let’s fiesta like there’s no mañana! Have an unforgettable Cinco de Mayo complete with good food, ice cold margaritas and lots of Mexican beers. Let the party begin!

Live music by local band The Good Karma

GRILLHOUSE Sunday, May 5 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Adult Member: $26.95 | Adult Guest: $36.95 Child Member (under 12 years): $13.95 | Child Guest (under 12 years): $19.95

Child (under 5 years): $9.95 Child (under 3 years): Free

Program 4:30 p.m. : Balloon twisting, face painting & temporary tattoo 5:00 p.m. : Buffet starts 5:30 p.m. : Cinco de Mayo piñata for kids Live band performances start 9:00 p.m. : End of buffet

Cinco De Mayo Margarita Lime, Strawberry & Mixed Berries Glass: $6

Price is inclusive of free flow regular iced tea Reservations not required; limited a la carte menu available Limited seating; maximum capacity: 80

For more information, please call the Concierge at 6737-3411 or email concierge@amclub.org.sg.

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MOTHER’S DAY Moms are the unsung heroes in our lives – treat these special ladies to a fantastic brunch and make this a family affair! The 2 nd Floor 1st Seating: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 2nd Seating: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Adult Member: $69.95 | Adult Guest: $79.95 Child Member (under 12 years): $34.95 | Child Guest (under 12 years): $39.95 Child (under 5 years): $9.95 | Child (under 3 years): Free Sunday, May 12

Maximum capacity: 110 per seating Includes regular coffee and tea, free flow soft drinks and fresh juices The 2 nd Floor dress code applies; a la carte menu is not available Reservations required; a 48-hour cancellation policy applies

For more information or reservations, please call The 2 nd Floor at 6739-4329 or email 2ndfloor@amclub.org.sg.

The Galbraith Ballroom 1st Seating: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 2nd Seating: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Adult Member: $49.95 | Adult Guest: $59.95 Child Member (under 12 years): $24.95 | Child Guest (under 12 years): $30.95 Child (under 5 years): $9.95 | Child (under 3 years): Free

Maximum capacity: 150 per seating Includes regular coffee and tea, free flow soft drinks and fresh juices Reservations required; a 48-hour cancellation policy applies Advanced booking discount for The Galbraith Ballroom brunches is not applicable to Mother’s Day brunch and other themed brunches

For more information or reservations, please call the Concierge at 6737-3411 or email concierge@amclub.org.sg.

activities are available! Flip to Pg 27 for more information.

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EVENTS

Epicureans rejoice – our inaugural experiential food & beverage tasting event will be happening very soon! Expect an evening of fine food and wine from our participating brands, and learn to pair oysters, gourmet cheeses, charcuterie and other meat products with wines, liquors, craft beers, sakes, coffee and more.

The Galbraith Ballroom Saturday, May 18 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Adult Member: $98 | Adult Guest: $128

Participating brands

• Gain Brands • EC Proof • Wine Culture • Angra Wine & Spirit • Water & Wine

• The Straits Wine Company Singapore • Indoguna • Kirei Japanese Food Supply • Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore • Cellarmaster Wines

Reservations required; a 48-hour cancellation policy applies Maximum capacity: 100

For more information or reservations, please call the Concierge at 6737-3411 or email concierge@amclub.org.sg.

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FATHER’S DAY Whether strong and silent or sweet and goofy, Dads are the pillars of our lives. Treat Dad like a king with a delectable feast to boot!

Sunday, June 16

The 2 nd Floor 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Adult Member: $69.95 | Adult Guest: $79.95 Child Member (under 12 years): $34.95 | Child Guest (under 12 years): $39.95 Child (under 5 years): $9.95 | Child (under 3 years): Free

Maximum capacity: 110 Includes regular coffee and tea, free flow soft drinks and fresh juices The 2nd Floor dress code applies; a la carte menu is not available Reservations required; a 48-hour ca ncellation policy applies

For more information or reservations, please call The 2 nd Floor at 6739-4329 or email 2ndfloor@amclub.org.sg.

activities are available! Flip to Pg 27 for more information.

The Galbraith Ballroom 1st Seating: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 2nd Seating: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Adult Member: $49.95 | Adult Guest: $59.95 Child Member (under 12 years): $24.95 | Child Guest (under 12 years): $30.95 Child (under 5 years): $9.95 | Child (under 3 years): Free

Maximum capacity: 150 per seating Includes regular coffee and tea, free flow soft drinks and fresh juices Reservations required; a 48-hour cancellation policy applies Advanced booking discount for The Galbraith Ballroom brunches is not applicable to Father’s Day brunch and other themed brunches

For more information or reservations, please call the Concierge at 6737-3411 or email concierge@amclub.org.sg.

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STAFF FEATURE

A familiar sight at The Club for the past 16 years, Yusman tried his hand at multiple roles before finding his niche in food & beverage service. With the new all-day-dining restaurant set to open soon, Yusman has gamely taken on the role of Tradewinds’ Service Director – join us in congratulating him on his new role! HE’S THE ( Yus )MAN

What does the role of a Service Director (SD) entail ? As SD, I oversee operations – from making sure that we have enough staff on shift and that our service standards are top-notch to ensuring that my team is constantly being challenged and growing in their roles. It is important for us to groom and train staff – be it training a newcomer who recently joined The Club, or sending our existing staff for external courses. Learning never ends when you’re part of The Club! I also work closely with the Chefs to implement monthly dining promotions and specials. Efficiency is also key to ensuring Members are happy – that food is served piping hot and promptly, and Members don’t have to wait too long for service.

What can Members look forward to at Tradewinds? Tradewinds will devote equal attention to both buffet and a la carte offerings. There will be an open concept kitchen with a pizza station, omelette station, local delicacies station and a western station. We’ve also taken into consideration the changing food habits of our Members, and the Tradewinds menu will feature healthy, vegetarian and gluten-light options. Chef Chuan, formerly from Brewerkz, has recently joined our team of Chefs and will oversee the new menu. But fret not – old Eagle’s Nest favorites are here to stay, but with some fresh new creations!

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16 years is a long time to spend at any organization – what are some of the roles you’ve taken on in the past? I joined The Club as a fresh-faced part-timer when I was a teenager, and became a full-time waiter when I was 16. After my compulsory 2-year National Service, I returned to The Club and was trained in supervisory roles. I held different positions at the Banquet Department, Coffee House (the Central of many years ago), Stewarding, Union Bar and most recently Eagle’s Nest. I was also part of the opening team when The Club launched The 2 nd Floor. Since the closure of Eagle’s Nest last February, I have been working very closely with our Senior F&B Operations Manager Afieq on the closure, launch and operations of our new dining outlets – Grillhouse, Central and the new Union Bar. What does The American Club mean to you? To be honest, I spend more hours at The Club than at home – it’s no wonder The Club is truly a home away from home, not just for Members but for staff as well. My colleagues, superiors and Members are all like family to me. I have grown together with so many Members – from busy adults to now semi-retired Members who frequent The Club even more, and adorable babies who are now Junior Members and Members in their own right. Members respect the staff and treat us well, and colleagues are always ready to lend a helping hand. The bond the staff has is something that you cannot experience anywhere else. We even have colleagues from different departments helping each other, especially during busy times like our annual Club birthday bash.

What’s your greatest takeaway from your Club journey thus far? Other than the friendships I’ve forged with Member- friends and colleagues, my greatest takeaway will be my scholarship to study in the Singapore Hotel and Tourism Education Centre (SHATEC) in 2006. The Club sponsored my 2 years of education at SHATEC where I went through intensive training in food & beverage management. I also had the chance to intern at Grand Hyatt, where I learned the responsibilities of being a butler. I also learned how to serve Chinese cuisine in one of the Chinese restaurants owned by SHATEC (which helped when The Club launched The 2 nd Floor!). I returned to The Club with renewed passion for my chosen line of work, and learned valuable technical and leadership skills.

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AROUND THE WORLD IN 20 WAYS Ode to Art presents their stunning collection of contemporary artwork from across the globe in an excellent show of modern creative discipline. Demonstrating various artistic means of expression through impressive sculptures and alluring paintings, each artwork is selected to exemplify the beauty and harmony associated with man and their environment, through the artistic lenses of individuals from distinct racial and cultural upbringings.

ART SCENE

Exhibition at The Club April 1 – June 30

Art Launch Friday, May 17 Thinkspace 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Complimentary glass of wine and cheese Ode To Art 252 North Bridge Road #01-36E/F Raffles City Shopping Centre

Singapore 179103 Tel: +65 6250-1901

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SUMMER WANDERLUST Summer promises excitement and adventure. It's the season to get outdoors, soak up the sun and enjoy the wonderful weather. It also calls for a time to unwind, recharge and most important of all - reconnect with loved ones. What better way to create unforgettable memories than exploring a new destination together?

TRAVEL

Whether you are travelling as a family or planning a well-deserved couples’ getaway, make the most of the summer with one of these amazing holiday ideas that Scott Dunn has put together for you.

Asahidake, Furano & Sapporo

Lake Garda and Dolomites

HOKKAIDO IN SUMMER Summer in Hokkaido is incredibly beautiful with rows of flower fields as far as the eye can see. Enjoy gentle walks or bike rides through the countryside of Biei, trek the breath- taking Mt Asahidake or raft down the Sorachi River. Be sure to stay at one of Hokkaido’s luxury ryokans complete with private onsens and Kaiseki dining, and look forward to rejuvenating amid the peaceful surrounds of nature.

ITALIAN LAKES AND DOLOMITES Northern Italy is where the lakes meet the mountains, and offers some of the country’s most magnificent scenery and is the ideal playground for families. Combine two Italian favorites, exploring beautiful Lake Garda before escaping to the fresh mountain air of the Dolomites, where outdoor adventure awaits.

Kwandwe Private Game Reserve & Plettenberg Bay

Colombo, Wilpattu National Park, Ancient Cities and Trincomalee

SOUTH AFRICA SAFARI A malaria-free Big 5 safari destination, South Africa is perfect if you’re thinking of a first-time family safari. Whether you’re young or young at heart, it’s hard not to get excited when you’re on the lookout for majestic lions, elephants and giraffes in their natural habitats.

JUNGLE & BEACH OF SRI LANKA Dare to be different this summer with an adventure to spectacular Sri Lanka. Beat the seasonal rains by sticking to the beautiful north and east coast of the country to experience everything that Sri Lanka does best, from epic wildlife, key cultural sites, tranquil beaches to stunning landscapes.

Drop by the Travel Desk, call 3165-4060 or email traveldesk@amclub.org.sg for more information.

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H e al SUBCOMMITTEE

COMMITTEE FEATURE

With such a wholesome name, it’s no wonder our newly formed HEAL Subcommittee (HEAL) focuses on Members’ health and wellness. Short for Healthy Eating & Allergies, HEAL is the brainchild of GC Member and Social & Dining (S&D) Committee Chair Nasir Kausar. Why was HEAL formed? The S&D Committee touches on healthy food options at most meetings, but due to the sheer volume of new ideas, menu and event discussions that go on, it was tough to ensure enough attention is dedicated to this topic. Monica Pitrelli, who chairs HEAL, and Nasir are aware that healthy food is very important to many Members, and felt it was time to form a subcommittee solely dedicated to this cause. The subject can inevitably get a little dicey – how one Member defines “healthy food” can be completely different from another Member. Hence, after much discussion, HEAL has decided on its strategy for the coming months. HEAL does not just support one definition of “healthy”, and does not plan to overhaul the entire menu and system. Instead, HEAL aims to provide more options, rather than less options, to suit what Members currently want and need. So don’t worry – your favorite Club burger isn’t going anywhere! What are HEAL’s goals and objectives? HEAL aims to be a bridge between Members and management regarding Club food options related to health, special diets and allergies, and the go-to place where Members can send suggestions and follow up on those suggestions (even if the answer isn't what they hoped for). HEAL will vet ideas - from Members as well as the Subcommittee’s - and turn great ones into meaningful change. HEAL also wants to elevate health consciousness and allergy awareness among the staff. Each member of the subcommittee has a background in food or wellness – either professionally (we have a nutritionist and two doctors in our ranks) or personally (from keto enthusiasts to those with serious dietary allergies). The Subcommittee is a nice cross-section of The Club across ages, genders and interests. What can Members look forward to? HEAL’s first task is to survey The Club to find out how many Members adhere to a special diet due to lifestyle choices or medical reasons. Are you gluten-intolerant? Avoiding carbs to lose weight? Have a child with a serious egg allergy? If so, let us know. There is power in numbers, and once HEAL has an understanding of who is eating what, the Subcommittee can sharpen their focus. If Members are perfectly happy with the status quo, please also let HEAL know. Those opinions are valuable, too. After the survey, HEAL will begin looking into creating Club-wide food labels, ingredient lists, menu additions, staff education reducing and eliminating the use of plastic and much more. If Members have any ideas or suggestions, don't be shy! Email HEAL at info@amclub.org.sg with “Suggestions to HEAL” as the subject line. Chair: Monica Pitrelli Members: Nasir Kausar, Veesheen Yuen, Riyana Rupani, Liz Wirtz, Sujata Sheth, Caitlin Fry, Tessa Pang, Matthew Dearth & Brian Schwenker

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THINKSPACE A one-stop-shop for all your business needs, Thinkspace houses the business center, a co-working space, a boardroom which seats sixteen, four meeting rooms, two phone booths, the Children’s library, Adult’s library and a grab-and-go bar. May & June Promotions • 10% off total bill when you book a meeting room for a minimum of 2 hours • 10% off all laminating and binding services • 10% off Grab & Go purchases (minimum spending of $5 in a single receipt) July & August Promotions • 10% off total bill when you book a meeting room for a minimum of 3 hours • 10% off all laminating and binding services • $5/hour or $0.08/min (up$10/hour) for phone booth services. Members are entitled to 30 minutes complimentary usage, charges will apply thereafter • Check out 12 books in a single receipt via the self check-out kiosk and present the receipt to the Thinkspace team for a packet of complimentary chips! Niche Group privileges! • Elite / VIP: 20% off all a la carte meeting room bookings and meeting room accessories. • 10K/15K: 15% off all a la carte meeting room bookings and meeting room accessories • 15% off all laminating and binding services

THINKSPACE

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ALL NEW!

YOUTH

Time to gear up and get ready to experience the all NEW Stars n' Stripes Summer Camp! Our extended camp hours ensures the fun never stops – kids will learn camp cheers, new songs and dances on top of the usual camp activities. Campers will unplug from technology and be immersed in the arts, nature, engage in sports activities and visit attractions. Community work is a new addition to our revamped program, as we believe in teaching kids the value of giving back. For those who love the outdoors, try your hand at the 15-meter rappelling wall, trek through the jungle canopy and enjoy a fun time cycling at the beach and walking through nature. Last but not least, experience the magic of a real camp with our sleepover days* and exchange stories with your friends! June 10 – August 9 Explore . Excite . Experience

AGE GROUP

2 to 3 years

4 to 5 years

6 to 14 years

DURATION

Mondays to Fridays

TIMING

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. OR 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.**

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

DROP-OFF

The Quad Poolside

The Zone @ B1 carpark

PICK UP

The Quad Poolside

The Quad Poolside

The Quad

$60 per day

$95 per day / $110 per day

$110 per day

PRICING

$275 per week

$430 per week / $500 per week

$500 per week

10K/15K: Enjoy 5% off per Member Child; terms and conditions apply Elite/VIP: Enjoy 8% off per Member Child; terms and conditions apply

*Summer camp sleepover is an optional offering and will only be available on specific days. Please check with Youth team. **Optional for 4 to 5 year olds at a fee.

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THE QUAD POOLSIDE WEEKLY PROGRAMS TWIDDLE THUMBS TUESDAYS 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Member: $5 | Guest: $10

May 7: Spinning Art May 14: Color with Salt

May 21: Flowers for Mommy May 28: Air Plane Clothespins June 4: Bubble Painting

Registration required; adult-accompanied. Minimum 6 participants for event to commence. Recommended for 6 years and under. TINY TOTS THURSDAYS 4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. | Complimentary

May 2: The Three Little Pigs May 9: Goldilocks and The Three Bears May 16: Humpty Dumpty

May 23: It’s Raining It’s Pouring May 30: Baa Baa Black Sheep June 6: Itsy Bitsy Spider

Registration required; adult-accompanied. Minimum 6 participants for event to commence. Recommended for 2 years and under. THE QUAD WEEKLY PROGRAMS FUNTASTIC FRIDAYS 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Meeting & pick-up point: The Quad Member: $15 | Guest: $20 May 10: High School Musical Karaoke Sing-a-long May 17: Pool-lymics Challenge May 24: Archery Tag May 31: Summer Games

Recommended for 6 years and above. Registration required. MOVIE SCREENINGS 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Meeting & pick-up point: The Zone Member: $5 | Guest: $10 Complimentary pizza and popcorn! May 10: Trolls May 17: Ralph Breaks The Internet May 24: Finding Nemo May 31: Moana

All movies are rated PG13.

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