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Photography by Saleme Fayad Photography Board of Directors L O N D O N H U N T A N D C O U N T RY C LU B M E M B E R S H I P The Club s distinction as one of the finest in Canada inspires us to endlessly create an experience beyond expectations Now consider how do you enjoy your membership On the course on the courts dining entertaining With family celebrating holidays making lifelong friends learning something new There are so many ways to enjoy Membership at the London Hunt and Country Club If you would like to share the joy of membership with co workers friends or family by introducing them to the Club as potential members please contact Brandie Cooper Membership and Communications Manager for information Brandie Cooper Membership and Communications Manager 519 471 2523 extension 213 bcooper londonhuntclub com

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WHAT S INSIDE Board of Directors BOARD OF DIRECTORS Peter Hall CONTENTS FALL 2022 President Doug Davis First Vice President Dieter Bruckschwaiger Second Vice President John Sliskovic Past President Doug MacKenzie Nancy Gee Bob DiFruscia Marlene McGrath Jeff Doty John Stein Sandra Van Ymeren MANAGEMENT TEAM Jon Nusink 12 COOKING CLASSES CCM CCE Chief Operating Officer Chris Lawson PGA of Canada 15 Director of Golf Jayson Griffiths Director of Agronomy and Grounds A SPECIAL PROJECT ALSO IN THIS ISSUE Adam Baranowski PR ESID EN T S M ESSA G E 03 Director of Racquet Sports C H IEF O PER ATIN G O FFIC ER S R EPO RT 05 Monica Mick CPA CA Director of Finance and Administration Michael Hearse 8 60 SECONDS WITH CELEBRATING RECOGNITION 13 W H AT A D IFFER EN C E A Y EA R M A K ES 17 J U ST PLAY 18 CCM MEET THE FITNESS TEAM 1 9 Director of Clubhouse Operations J U ST FO R J U N IO R S 21 EV EN T C A LEN D A R 23 Tracey Machesney Fitness Manager Michael Stark Executive Chef 2 14 PLAYING IN THE WIND On the cover Butternut Squash Soup by Saleme Fayad Photography Saleme s work is also featured on page 1 4 and 7 FA L L 2 0 2 2

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PRESIDENT S REPORT Board of Directors PRESIDENT S MESSAGE Peter Hall peterhall autotube com I started this year by saying that embracing change is one of the strengths of our Club and this year has proven to be no different with two significant improvement projects ongoing Professional for getting our program off the ground Carolyn s enthusiasm for the game is infectious and has encouraged many of us to improve both our skills and strategy By now our golf course renovation is well underway So far weather has been cooperating and we are on schedule I personally can t wait to see a revamped and remodeled new golf course next season Our new irrigation system will allow the Greens staff to apply water more strategically and accurately which will optimize turf conditions on tees fairways and greens Our Tennis Professional staff lead by Adam have hosted two very successful and high profile tennis events this summer the ITF Senior event and the Gordon Cup Congrats to our members who participated in these tournaments and congrats to Team Canada who defeated the USA in the Gordon Cup Congrats to Adam as well who represented Canada at the World Team Championships in Portugal Some of you will be participating in our upcoming restaurant renovation focus groups or have seen the visual aids projecting what the new space will look like Please continue to send in your questions or ideas we are feeding all this information back to our designers so they clearly understand the feel and layout we want for this new dining area of the Club As our golf calendar winds down for the season we all owe a thank you to Chris Lawson and the Pro Shop team for another great year of events and competitions Some highlights include the re introduction of the Hunt Club Senior Invitational to our golf calendar our Member Guest tournament and of course the popular Member Member event The Club Championship weekend was a great success and I would encourage all members to participate in this competitive but fun weekend in 2023 Jayson and his team had the course in amazing condition and greens were rolling very fast leading to lots of extra putts for many of us As most of you know our new pickleball courts opened at the beginning of this year and I am happy to report that momentum is building Many members have taken up pickleball while others are still testing the waters Monday and Thursday from 5 00 p m to 7 00 p m and Sunday from 3 00 p m to 5 00 p m are open times just drop by and join in Special shout out to Carolyn Stevens our resident Pickleball 3 While access to the tee has been a concern over the past two years this year has seen a return to more normal levels of play To date our total rounds are up only 10 from preFA L L 2 0 2 2

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PRESIDENT S REPORT pandemic levels compared to 35 over the past two years The trap and skeet season is scheduled to begin Wednesday November 16 Keep your eye out in the weekly eNews for additional information as the date approaches including the full trap and skeet fixtures for the upcoming season our annual New Shooters Day and information on upcoming courses Fitness is ramping up for the winter season with more in studio classes and we have welcomed Tracey Machesney back from maternity leave the new bar restaurant renovation Revised layout and enhancements to the Glenmore kitchen and Oxford Room Monitoring our waitlist and looking at ways to keep those future members engaged We currently have 12 families on the Veranda and 40 families in the waitlist Completing a comprehensive wage and benefits benchmarking exercise for our staff Please continue to enjoy the fall months at the Club hopefully the weather cooperates and an early Happy Thanksgiving to each of you Your Board has just completed our Strategic Plan for the upcoming year Our financial budget is an integral part of that plan so a special thanks to Monica Mick for her detailed work on this I am happy to report that the Club remains in a strong financial position and this year s budget has been drafted using conservative projections for new member additions and potential cost escalations Other key items discussed at our strategic session included the following 4 Enhancing member satisfaction with a focus on improving dining experiences Monitoring our golf course renovation project Preparing a comprehensive communications package for members in preparation for a Shareholder vote on S P R IFA N GL L220022 02

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COO REPORT Fall Report Jon Nusink GM COO jnusink londonhuntclub com I can recall at least a few communications in the past where I incorporated the theme of change This seems like a no brainer in the fall when nature is changing it s climate and colours preparing for winter and the changes spring will bring Peter Hall your Board President and a visionary by nature uses it in this edition of Club Life Magazine and spoke of it during his inaugural speech at the AGM He s proven to be a President who embraces change and is always looking forward as a means to consistently improve and provide a better experience for all of the Club s stakeholders If truth be told I would call myself a planner I m ok with and get excited for change but honestly it causes a bit of anxiety for many I like to research consider alternative options be ready for any scenario that might come up and use this preparation to ease the anxiety and give the best chance of success The wrap up of this golf and tennis season marks the completion of my 9th season at the Club in this position Time flies and there has been an abundance of change at the Club in those years I feel very fortunate to be intimately involved in our most recent project with our golf course renovation The exposure to and collaboration with the visionaries involved in this project including Jayson Griffiths Doug Mackenzie Michael and Chris Hurdzan and our Consultants and Contractors is an absolute gift A Masterclass in golf course renovation and team work is probably the best descriptor But one thing that has been apparent through this process is that with as much planning as you do one must learn to have some flexibility keep an open mind and embrace the fact that change will happen nearly constantly This is my first major golf course renovation at this level of involvement and what I ve learned is that the only thing you can be certain of is that nothing is for certain In contrast I have been involved in numerous capital projects when it comes to buildings In these instances the plans are done and for the most part barring any major surprises things are built to spec within a millimetre or less from what the blueprint states This isn t the case when you are dealing with nature on a golf course over a large area of space Michael and Chris Hurdzan have made several trips to the Club in the last month and I was amazed at how fluid the plans on paper become when standing on the dirt in the field What s more is how open the General Contractor is to making changes on the fly It caught me by surprise to be honest In my mind the end product should be exactly what was on paper What I have learned is this the renovation and improvement to a golf course is like painting a masterpiece However this masterpiece is a collaborative tapestry of priceless art When in the field all of the experts come together with their various backgrounds and experiences and brush stroke by brush stroke a work of art slowly comes to life A bunker that is almost constructed may be modified to add a thumb or take away some depth A new tee box might be moved a foot to the left or a fairway line moved three feet to the right It s the acceptance that in the right hands change can be allowed to happen even when all the planning is complete and the blueprints are drawn When Jayson KCM and Hurdzan are together in the field it is an amazing thing watching the masterpiece unravel brush stroke by brush stroke The moral of the story is even planned changes have a tendency to modify through the process of change while it is happening The skill that serves us best is to accept this change trust the experts and have a willingness to be flexible While the journey is amazing I can t wait to see the final product and how the changes will serve us for years to come While waitlists are not new when it comes to entrance into a private club historically only 15 of clubs have a consistent waitlist Covid changed that and in 2021 nearly two thirds of clubs reported having a waitlist of varying lengths Across the industry the numbers are normalizing and the last survey showed the number of clubs with 5 FA L L 2 0 2 2

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COO REPORT waitlists had settled back down to around 30 The bigger and more prominent clubs seem to be an exception and we fall into that group Please refer to the communication to the right for additional information on our waitlist and how it may impact your friends and family Since the last issue of Club Life Magazine we welcomed some great families to our Club Please help me in welcoming to full membership from the Veranda Dillon O Henly and Anastasia Edwards Dillon is an Accountant CPA CA at MacNeill Edmundson Professional Corporation and Anastasia is an Insurance Broker with BFL They were proposed by Jim MacNeill and seconded by Jamie Gregor Victor Niemialkowski Victor is the Financial Controller at Clinical Research Dental Supplies and Services Inc and was proposed by Mike Emery and seconded by John Sliskovic Cole and Allison McLay Cole is a Legacy Member son of David and Andrea McLay and Sales Manager with Vidyard and Allison is a teacher They were proposed by Peter Hall and Craig Wood We have also had some movement from the waitlist to the Veranda including the reinstatement of Chris and Kelly Drake and Tory and Mary Ellyn Karlson Lastly we welcomed John D Orsay with children Halen and Jack as a Veranda Resident member John is the CEO of Eventconnect and co founder of Arcane and Morphio all tech businesses He was proposed by Bill Smyrnios and seconded by Don Roussy As changes unfold around the Club and we transition into fall I hope you enjoy the colourful display of foliage while enjoying a meal with friends on the Terrace and some great fall golf and tennis Hunt Club Membership Brandie Cooper Membership and Communications Manager bcooper londonhuntclub com As you may be aware the Club has a very healthy waitlist with over 50 approved applicant families in waiting As such if you have a family member colleague or friend that is interested in membership in the future they may want to consider applying today as our waitlist indicates an approximate three to five year wait Likewise if you have a family member who would like to return to the Club after a leave of absence please note they are also subject to the wait list and may wish to consider applying ahead of time to avoid disappointment For those members who plan on having this dialogue with their friends and or family below are the current entrance fees for reference Please note they are subject to change Non Legacy Entrance Shareholder 40 Intermediate 30 39 55 000 5 50 000 1 1375 x age 5 1250 x age 1 Legacy Entrance Adult child of an active member age 30 27 500 5 25 000 1 Parent or grandchild of an active member age 30 41 250 5 37 500 1 If you have any questions about the waitlist or entrance fees and how they impact your family and friends please feel free to contact me and we can go over your options 6 FA L L 2 0 2 2

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60 SECONDS 60 Seconds With NEPHROLOGIST AND ORDER OF CANADA RECIPIENT WILLIAM CLARK ADVANCEMENT IN MEDICINE THAT IMPRESSES YOU THE MOST The use of monoclonal antibodies as therapeutic agents BEST PLACE TO CATCH A SUNSET Our cottage on the shores of Lake Huron PERSON YOU D LIKE TO MEET Barack Obama FAVOURITE BOOK War and Peace or A Gentleman in Moscow Club Member Dr William Clark a nephrologist who researched the long term health consequences of Canada s worst ever E coli contamination in Walkerton in 2000 is among those named to the Order of Canada by Governor General Mary Simon The Order of Canada is considered one of Canada s highest civilian honours celebrating excellence in merit service and achievement across all sectors of society YEAR YOU JOINED THE CLUB 1979 QUALITY YOU APPRECIATE MOST IN A COLLEAGUE SPOUSE AND FRIEND Kindness 8 NEXT VACATION DESTINATION Scotland or Azores BEST ADVICE YOU VE EVER RECEIVED Live love laugh MEMORABLE HUNT CLUB MOMENT Seeing Lorie get a hole in one on number 2 THANKSGIVING TRADITION Weekend meeting of the Clark clan at our cottage or my nephew s farm HOW YOU LEARNED YOU WERE RECEIVING THE ORDER OF CANADA HONOURS Cold call from the Governor General s secretary Emma Grace at time it crossed my mind it might be a prank Congratulations Dr Clark FA L L 2 0 2 2

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F B REPORT Cooking Classes Michael Stark Executive Chef mstark londonhuntclub com instagram com huntclubfoodanddrink We are pleased to provide in person cooking classes this fall This year we are offering our regular Tuesday night classes which are in person in the Banquet kitchen These classes will be limited to 15 people per class and will be led by myself or one of our talented Sous Chefs with additional members of the culinary brigade to aide you through the experience Additionally we are pleased to be offering kids cooking classes on select Sundays which will be well supervised so no need for parents to worry about cuts or burns To top off the schedule several bread classes will be offered on select Saturday afternoons If you have not yet done so I encourage you to try one of our cooking classes this fall they are designed to be fun as well as informative Participants will cook and eat their meal in the kitchen where we offer bar service so one can sip while cooking making it a complete night out Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions I hope to see you in one of our future classes A l l A b o u t B u t te r C ook ing C la s s Tuesday September 20 6 00 p m to 9 00 p m Learn about different butters and how to make Danish puff pastry from scratch Next make butter that you use to make butter poached fish Sat u rday Bre ad C las s e s Brea d Cla ss Saturday October 15 11 00 a m to 3 00 p m Learn how to create fermented doughs and complete breads Light lunch provided K ni fe S k i l l s C o o k i n g C la s s Tuesday September 27 6 00 p m to 9 00 p m Learn how to hold use and sharpen a knife as well as the different cuts of vegetables and proper knives for different jobs Next take apart a pig and then cook different dishes Qu ic k Brea d Cla ss Saturday October 29 11 00 a m to 3 00 p m Learn how to create easy rising breads rolls and biscuits Light lunch provided The W h o l e F i sh C ook ing C la s s Tuesday October 7 6 00 p m to 9 00 p m Learn how to butcher a fish and then create different fish dishes and work with other seafood as well Ca nni n g C l ass Tuesday October 18 6 00 p m to 9 00 p m First participants will learn how to make canned goods and pickles then create a dinner using some of the canned goods Participants will go home with some house made pickles So ups S to c k s an d S a uc e s C ook ing C la s s Tuesday October 25 6 00 p m to 9 00 p m Learn how to create soups stocks and sauces from start to finish Dinner provided Su n day K ids C o o kin g C las s e s P iz z a Co o k ing Cla ss Sunday October 23 12 00 p m to 2 00 p m Junior participants will learn how to create pizza with a variety of toppings then enjoy a sundae bar Ta c o Co o k ing Cla ss Sunday November 6 12 00 p m to 2 00 p m Junior participants will create tacos with beef chicken and tofu then decorate cookies for dessert H o me Ma de I c e Crea m Cla ss Sunday November 13 12 00 p m to 2 00 p m Junior participants will make their own ice cream Next they will enjoy chicken fingers and fries for lunch followed by creating a sundae with the ice cream they made A s i an Cu i si n e C o o k ing C la s s e s Tuesday November 8 6 00 p m to 9 00 p m Learn about Asian ingredients how to use them and where to get them Participants will create a stir fry and shrimp appetizer Fes ti v e C an ape s C ook ing C la s s Tuesday November 15 6 00 p m to 9 00 p m Create ten festive canapes that can be made at home for the holiday season Dinner provided 12 FA L L 2 0 2 2

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Celebrating Recognition GOLF REPORT KEN GIRARD FORMER CLUB GOLF PROFESSIONAL The Club is delighted to share Mr Ken Girard recently received his award as a 2021 inductee in the Professional Golfers Association of Ontario s PGA of Ontario Hall of Fame Established in 2020 PGA of Ontario Hall of Fame is a forum where deserving members of the PGA of Ontario can be honoured for making a significant impact to the game of golf the growth of the game of golf or exceptional contributions to the PGA of Ontario Ken s career did not start with golf but with hockey He was an outstanding right winger with the Toronto Marlies winning two Memorial Cups in 1955 and 1956 He went on to play seven games with the Toronto Maple Leafs at age 19 From there he played in the American League ending up playing for the San Fransisco Seals At age 23 he retired from hockey He has been a member of the PGA of Canada since 1958 Head Professional at Orchard Beach Golf Club 1958 1959 Head Professional at Summit Golf Club 1966 1972 Head Professional at London Hunt Club 1972 1995 Playing History Winner of Northern PGA three times in the 1960 s Two time winner of the PGA of Ontario Ontario Senior Championship 13 Pictured above Ken accepting his award from Chris Lawson continued Winner of the PGA of Ontario Championship 1968 Winner of the PGA Senior Championship of Canada 1999 Awards Life Member of the PGA Club Professional of the year Builder Ran the PGA of Ontario Senior Program for 20 years Ran the Southwestern PGA program for 25 years Six of his assistants went on to become Head Professionals He also played and ran many charitable events Congratulations from your Hunt Club family Ken FA L L 2 0 2 2

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GOLF REPORT Playing in the Wind Chris Lawson Director of Golf clawson londonhuntclub com instagram com londonhuntclub_proshop One of the most common weather elements that has been a constant this season is the wind I cannot recall a season in recent years where the wind has blown or been a factor more days than this current one Many members have commented on this citing the challenges the wind plays with their game distance or shot club selection I too have found the wind playing havoc with my own shots from time to time Over the past several weeks the world s best Professional tour players competed in the UK for the annual playings of The Open The Women s AIG Open and The Senior Open Championships Many clubs in The Open rotation are on the sea and we expect the gusty conditions to challenge the world s best players One course example of this is Muirfield where the conditions are windier than most other Open courses Muirfield has one of the most unique layouts in all of links golf The majority of links courses play along a coast where both nines face roughly the same direction however the 2022 playing of the Women s Open did not follow this structure The pair of nines on this golf course run in two loops one clockwise and one counterclockwise With this layout the players experienced a different wind direction on nearly every hole Another example of unique wind patterns is Whistling Straits in Kohler Wisconsin This very distinct layout makes the average and not so average golfer a bit uneasy when they feel the wind Although the layout is more like a standard links course of playing along a coast a golfer can experience up to three different wind directions if the wind isn t swirling during a round For those who play in these unique conditions and even those who play regularly checking the wind direction on a weather app is a must before teeing off Wind will affect all of your shots including putts Different directions of wind affect your ball differently For a long time the biggest challenge to my game was playing golf in the wind I naturally hit the ball very high and sometimes with a lot of spin That s a really bad combination to have when things start to get gusty out there felt like I was in a fight with my swing The results were less than stellar as you would expect I think many golfers fall into this category when they are playing golf in the wind Most of us think we can fight our way through the wind by hitting the ball harder This is the exact opposite of what you should be doing Let me explain a few points about playing in the wind Into the wind When it s breezy swing easy Most golfers tend to overswing when hitting the ball into the wind so make sure to have a good smooth tempo Also put the ball back in your stance a bit Move the weight to your front foot abbreviate your finish and take more club Downwind Take less club hold the club lighter and stay behind the ball This will flight the ball very high so it can just ride the wind and get maximum distance Crosswinds When hitting in crosswinds it depends if accuracy or distance is more important If it is accuracy work the ball in the opposite direction that the wind is moving If distance is more important work the ball in the same direction as the wind and have the ball ride the breeze There are several different approaches to conquering the wind on a golf course Regardless of if the wind is howling in your face it is best to swing for a low ball flight and swing easy Finding a true links style course doesn t mean you have to travel to overseas Over the past number of years several courses and destinations have opened in North America With travel resuming perhaps one of these destinations will be your next golf getaway Cabot Links Cabot Cliffs in Nova Scotia Whistling Straits in Kohler Wisconsin and Bandon Dunes in Oregon With the addition of these and other links layouts several destinations can offer a true test Best of luck to all members who might be traveling to a golf destination this fall Remember if it s nae wind and nae rain as the Scots like to say it s nae golf Whenever I would step onto the golf course knowing that I was going to be facing windy conditions I would tense up a bit My tempo would not be as smooth and I always 14 FA L L 2 0 2 2

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GROUNDS REPORT A Special Project Jayson Griffiths Director of Agronomy and Grounds jgriffiths londonhuntclub com twitter com GriffithsJayson During a project the size and scope of our Course Refurbishment Project progress is made on a daily basis where pictures and video are worth a thousand words Here is some additional commentary on recent Grounds twitter posts Follow us on Twitter for real time updates Commentary Effective September 9th a great deal of enhancement and infrastructure work has been underway for 8 weeks Much of which is underground and will be realized next season when water can be delivered in a precision manner The 5th hole above is now receiving earthmoving to soften the landing area slope to allow for a power slot and improved carry Work continues to expand to holes 6 7 and 8 where feature shaping and bunker enhancements are on going 15 Commentary The irrigation system installation has now surpassed 13 000 linear feet of pipe The smaller 2 5 PVC lateral pipe is vibratory plowed along the fairway and around primary features Disturbed mainline pipe in excess of 6 diameter requires the use of a mini excavator and or trenching machine A significant amount of ground within holes 10 14 consisted of rock and stony material FA L L 2 0 2 2

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GROUNDS REPORT Commentary Please visit the YouTube site below to hear more about the Better Billy Bunker System installation process https youtu be oXJ lfK1NNI Commentary The building of new features requires a large volume of sub soil to allow shapers to sculpt a first draft cross bunker Weekly visits allow the architect to adjust and paint the sculpture to his desired finish Our shaper Rennae has quickly picked up the brush so to speak and is an extension of the Hurdzans vision 16 Commentary A fast moving storm delivered a rapid rain event leaving standing water throughout playable areas These fairway locations have been identified by our drainage engineering firm with plans in place to rectify ponding in areas such as lower 14 Once implemented these drainage lines will minimize reduce eliminate standing water following rains almost as well as the bunker stone pictured above Commentary The 14th hole requires a bulldozer cut of earthwork to provide a flatter wider driving zone while enhancing the strategic option of a carry bunker A stunning green complex that will now receive incoming shots from preferred angles FA L L 2 0 2 2

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CLUBHOUSE REPORT What A Difference A Year Makes Michael Hearse Director of Clubhouse Operations mhearse londonhuntclub com instagram com huntclubfoodanddrink What a year Not only 2022 but also the year in which I have been back at the Club sharing the goal of continuing to strengthen all membership offerings provided by our amazing Team Who I would like to thank for their perseverance and efforts during these unprecedented times Thank you to the membership as well for your support and encouragement of our Team and the Club through your utilization of our facilities In reflection on the past year and as we have seen positive signs of a return to prepandemic volumes as well as initiatives like Friday Night Buffet and Sunday Barbecue we have accomplished much Beyond the larger more noticeable improvements such as the Terrace awning or new furniture for the Glenmore and Racquet Chalet patios it is the smaller incremental perhaps unseen changes that have helped us grow and move forward Items such as a new service station that was constructed for the Terrace that includes a refrigerator and efficiently designed storage helps reduce the number of trips a Service Team Member must take into the Clubhouse when providing condiments water service cutlery and more The former Terrace service station has moved to the Glenmore Patio to accomplish the same for that service area We have also introduced mobile point of sale systems that are used on the floor to shorten the time taken to acquire and enter a food order into the kitchen and thus reducing preparation time and improving the speed of service to the table once completed The online ordering system was relaunched with a new app making it easier more accurate and more fluid for the user and improving its integration with our POS system Additionally the update included the ability to order from the Halfway House and have food or beverage ready for you when you make the turn We continue our work and finalization on launching an online reservation system with our software provider that will help manage the flow of dining volumes and provide a more seamless way for the membership to make dining room reservations As we look forward with anticipation to the improvements that are coming for the Glenmore Kitchen that will see a more effective layout and arsenal of equipment we were able to acquire some of the pieces early such as the Moretti Forni pizza ovens The addition of which have seen an improvement in the quality and consistency of this menu offering and increase in member consumption of that item Furthermore we acquired a state of theart kitchen display system KDS that displays orders instantly and in digital media as opposed to physical printed chits The power of which includes the uploading of recipe cards for our Culinary Team that can include pictures and videos of preparation as well as increased reporting power on wait times menu sales mix and consistency of food quality and presentation In an effort to improve atmosphere and the Club s ability to control its sound system all audio areas are now run through an app with the ability for Managers to control zones on mobile devices A further project is currently being reviewed that would add sound to the Front Foyer and the Oxford Room hallway entrances to liven those access points to the Club But most importantly we have been able to solidify our Culinary as well as Front of House Management Teams through key acquisitions as well as internal promotions It is no secret that staffing has been a bigger challenge than ever but we are confident that this group of hospitality professionals can lead us into our next evolution of our Member Dining Areas with their extensive experience and skill In closing I would like to thank the Board of Directors and Club for the opportunity to be a part of this amazing community and family Whether through the addition of positive initiatives and assets similar to above or through personnel acquisition and promotion I look forward to continuing to be a part of the Club striving to improve all areas in both large and small ways 17 FA L L 2 0 2 2

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TENNIS REPORT Just Play Adam Baranowski Director of Racquet Sports abaranowski londonhuntclub com https www instagram com londonhuntclub_tennis Playing both sports tennis and pickleball is more common than one might think All racquet paddle sports have commonalities but someone who has played tennis before has a bit of advantage Hand eye coordination is one of the skills that translates well into both sports Once you learn how to control the ball on your racquet for instance you can control your opponent on the other side of the net Honing this skill takes time and awareness every time you practice Understanding angles court coverage and knowing where to be at any given time also helps you control your opponent Someone that is used to coming to the net or played doubles in tennis is likely more comfortable playing close to the net Thus dinking and hitting softer shots comes more naturally to them Having the ability to soften the ball being hit hard is not an easy task it takes finesse to do that Could it be because a tennis racquet has strings and a ball has air making it more how should I say this alive This would make a great debate State of mind is just as important as skill in both sports Being calm and collective rather than reactive and erratic Especially when you are at the net and there 18 is a fast moving ball coming straight at you Time to think really does not exist it must be automatic Just like it is done in computer programming adding all the codes and data in information is just spewing But once you are done and you have been programmed things become simple and time slows down so to speak There still might be a glitch in the system that one has not been taken into consideration such as emotions and feelings Some of them might be engraved in oneself so deep that it will take a long time to bring them to surface and face them But unless you do you will come up short For instance if someone does not like to play the net while playing pickleball there might be a fundamental reason for it fear It s up to the coach to find ways for the pupil to feel confident and brave when standing at the net Once you pass that hurdle as player you will embrace the net game where most of the plays happen in pickleball There are many soft shots and dinks that translate into both sports a cat and mouse game knowing when to ease up and where to tighten the grip Considering the above I can see how developing pickleball skills at an early age can be beneficial to in tennis as one grows The court is smaller the ball does not bounce as high and the paddle is much shorter than a tennis racquet making it comparable to progressive tennis where low compression balls and shorter racquets are used Pickleball is naturally designed for younger kids where the success rate of playing the game is high Tennis on the other hand has had to go through transformations in order for young kids to play right away At the end of the day that s what everyone wants at any age just play FA L L 2 0 2 2

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FITNESS REPORT TRACEY MACHESNEY Meet the Fitness Team ALICIA CLOW ENNIS Alic ia C lo w En n is Fit ness Fa c ilit a t o r P erso na l Tra iner Gro u p Fit ness I nst ru c t o r Fit ness Sp ec ia lit y o r P a ssio n St rengt h tr ai ni ng and flex ib ilit y a nd go o d mo v ement H o b b ies Ou t side o f Fit ness Olymp ic l i fti ng l i ve mu sic a nd a hea lt hy do se o f rea lit y T V STEVE McRAE ADAM COSTA JASON KASZYCKI St e ve Mc Rae P erso na l Tra iner Fit ness S p ec ia lit y o r P a ssio n Jo int heal th and lo ngev it y H o b b ies Ou t side o f Fit ness W o o dw o rk i ng and gol f Adam C o s t a P erso na l Tra iner Fit ness Sp ec ia lit y o r P a ssio n Sp o rt s cond i ti oni ng st ret c h a nd st rengt h H o b b ies Ou t side o f Fit ness H elp ing coach hi s da u ght er s so c c er a nd mini p u t t J as o n K as z yc k i P erso na l Tra iner Fit ness S p ec ia lit y o r P a ssio n St rengt hen i ng thr ough st a b iliz a t io n mo b iliz a t io n a nd a c t iv a t i on H o b b ies Ou t side o f Fit ness W o o dwor ki ng and rea ding KIMBERLY O NEIL 19 17 T rac e y Mac h e s n e y Fit ness Ma na ger P erso na l Tra iner Gro u p Fit ness I nst ru c t o r Fit ness Sp ec ia lit y o r P a ssio n St reng th tr ai ni ng w eight lo ss a nd sp o rt s c o ndit io ning H o b b ies Ou t side o f Fit ness P la ying v ol l ey bal l and b a seb a ll da y t rip s w it h fa mily K im be rly O Ne il P erso na l Tra iner Fit ness S p ec ia lit y o r P a ssio n Sp o rt s per for mance t ra ining a nd st rengt h t ra ining H o b b ies Ou t side o f Fit ness Fa mily a nd fr i end s and t he o u t do o rs FA L L 2 0 2 2

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JENNY HAUSER C a ssi e El l i s Gro up F i t n e ss In str u c t or Pri mary C are e r A s s is t a nt P r of e s s or a nd R e s ea rc her at the U n i ve rsi ty of We s t e r n O nt a r io Dry La nd Co ac h f o r L A C S wim m e r s Ho bbi e s O u tsi de of Fit ne s s P la ying wit h he r c hildren and do gs re adi n g a nd c he e r ing on t he Lo ndo n Kni gh ts CASSIE ELLIS FITNESS REPORT SARA GALLIEN Mi ke Tuk a Gro up F i t n e ss In str u c t or Pri mary C are e r E l e c t r ic ia n Ho bbi e s O u t si de of Fit ne s s T r a v e lling b eing o utdoo rs an d al w a ys ha v ing a hous e ho ld reno projec t go i n g MIKE TUKA Jenny Ha us er Gro up F i t n e ss In str u c t or Pri mary Care e r C o C oor d ina t or S J A Lo ndo n Mi ddle se x Th e rapy D og s Ho bbi e s o u tsi de of Fit ne s s K a ya k ing a nd w o rk ing w i th t h e rapy do gs CHRISTINA MATTHEWS Sa ra h C ul l en Gro up F i t n e ss In str u c t or Pri mary C are e r S c hool T e a c he r Ho bbi e s O u t si de of Fit ne s s R e a d ing a nd w a rm w eathe r o u t do o r a c t iv it ie s hik ing b e a c h et c SARAH CULLEN Sa ra Ga l l i en Gro up F i t n e ss In str u c t or Pri mary Care e r A c a d e m ic C ou ns e llor a t W est ern U ni v e rsi ty Ho bbi e s O u t si de of Fit ne s s P uz z le s a nd g a mes a nd rea di n g Bo b b y Gr os s Gro up F i t n e ss In str u c t or Pri mary C are e r P e r s ona l T r a ining Fit ne s s Tra ining Ho bbi e s O u tsi de of Fit ne s s G a r d e ning fa rming and paddl e bo ard ing Contact me Tracey Machesney Fitness Manager at tmachesney londonhuntclub com if you have any questions 20 18 BOBBY GROSS C hri sti na M a tthew s Gro up F i t n e ss In str u c t or Pri mary Care e r G e ne r a l Ma na g e r Y MCA South w e ste rn O n t a r io Ho bbi e s o u tsi de o f Fit ne s s C a m p ing a nd hik ing FA L L 2 0 2 2

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Predict what place each team will finish this season HISTORY Arizona Cardinals Baltimore Ravens Football started in the late 1800s in the United States as a college sport Princeton and Rutgers played the first college football game in 1869 This game was similar to soccer In 1871 students at Harvard University invented their own game It combined soccer and the English game called rugby In 1876 representatives from Harvard Princeton Yale and Columbia universities wrote a set of football rules based on rugby Atlanta Falcons Buffalo Bills Carolina Panthers Cincinnati Bengals Chicago Bears Cleveland Browns Dallas Cowboys Denver Broncos Detroit Lions Houston Texans Green Bay Packers Indianapolis Colts Walter Camp a coach at Yale helped to separate the game of American football from rugby Camp introduced the 11 man team and the line of scrimmage He also began the system of downs The first professional football game was played in 1895 In 1920 professional football teams formed the organization that would later be called the National Football League NFL In 1970 the rival American Football League became part of the NFL Since 1967 the two best teams at the end of each season have competed for the Super Bowl championship Los Angeles Rams Jacksonville Jaguars Minnesota Vikings Kansas City Chiefs New Orleans Saints Las Vegas Raiders New York Giants Los Angeles Chargers Philadelphia Eagles Miami Dolphins San Francisco 49ers New England Patriots Seattle Seahawks New York Jets Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pittsburgh Steelers Washington Commanders Tennessee Titans 22 FA L L 2 0 2 2

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JUNE EVENTS September WESTMOUNT INTERCLUB MATCH I September 3 JUNIOR TENNIS Friendly competition between Junior members of the London Hunt and Country Club and Westmount Golf and Country Club TENNIS CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS I September 8 to 11 Men s Women s and Junior Singles and Mixed Doubles Open A and B flights and 65 age group with consolation draws I September 23 to 25 Men s Women s Singles Doubles and Mixed Doubles Open division and Men s Women s Doubles and Junior Doubles PICKLEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS FRIDAY NIGHT TENNIS MIXER I September 23 An evening of doubles tennis no partner no problem contact the Tennis Chalet to be paired LADIES BRIDGE OPENING LUNCH I September 14 A special lunch to kick off the start of a new season Weekly Features I September 15 to 18 Men s and Women s Doubles and Junior Doubles Open A and B Flights and 65 age group with consolation draws S ee Executive Chef Michael Stark s article for the TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS FRIDAY NIGHT BUFFET Offerings include a pasta bar roasted striploin house made desserts and an array of cold dishes Club s Cooking Class schedule I September 15 Register with the Tennis Chalet for an evening of tennis and tequila Enjoy an hour of tennis followed by tequila cocktail features and the opportunity to socialize with other Intermediate Members Open to members aged 19 39 only INTERMEDIATE TENNIS 23 FA L L 2 0 2 2

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OCTOBER EVENTS October TENNIS MIXED DOUBLES SNACKS I October 2 COCKTAILS AND A social afternoon of doubles tennis with cocktails and snacks to follow I October 9 A traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings served family style THANKSGIVING DINNER I October 30 A spooktacular brunch and afternoon of costumes magic and treats for our Junior members JUNIOR HALLOWEEN BRUNCH COURTS CLOSED FOR SEASON I October 11 Tennis courts are closed for the season TENNIS CLOSING DINNER I October 14 Register to enjoy dinner at the Clubhouse with fellow tennis enthusiats toasting the close of another season EPIC EAGLES TRITBUTE BAND AND DINNER I October 21 Enjoy a rare opportunity to experience the beauty of the outdoors while not sacrificing comfort and excellence as the Hunt Club team prepare a variety of dishes on open fire cook stations COOKOUT IN THE CLEARING I October 15 Enjoy the legacy sound of the Eagles with hits when they began to rule the airwaves such as Hotel California Life in the Fast Lane Desperado Take It Easy and more Epic Eagles will perform these and other chart toppers along with some deep cuts for the die hard Eagles Don Henley fans ORIGINAL IMMERSIVE EXHIBITION IMAGINE VAN GOGH I October 30 Brunch at the Club at 12 00 noon followed by admission to the exhibit at 2 00 p m Weekly Features FRIDAY NIGHT BUFFET Offerings include a pasta bar roasted striploin house made desserts and an array of cold dishes See Executive Chef Michael Stark s article for the Club s Cooking Class schedule INTERMEDIATE MIXOLOGY EVENT I October 20 Shake up your own signature cocktail and learn how to mix the essentials For Intermediate Members only 24 FA L L 2 0 2 2

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NOVEMBER EVENTS November HOLE IN ONE RECEPTION I November 10 Celebrating members who joined the Aces Club in 2022 BOURBON AND BLUES I November 12 Enjoy feature bourbon cocktails a bourbon station featuring House Barrel Aged Jim Beam Bourbon a BBQ buffet MEN S CHRISTMAS PARTY I November 30 The ultimate night out with the boys at the Club this season Weekly Features WEDNESDAY CHICKEN DINNER Enjoy a half or quarter chicken with choice of potato daily vegetable and chicken gravy FRIDAY NIGHT BUFFET Offerings include a pasta bar roasted striploin house made desserts and an array of cold dishes DECEMBER HOLIDAY EVENTS I December 1 It s girls night out and the perfect opportunity to celebrate the season WOMEN S CHRISTMAS PARTY I December 11 Celebrate the season with Santa at this year s Children s Christmas CHILDREN S CHRISTMAS HUNT CLUB FAMILY CHRISTMAS I December 23 Christmas traditions tend to focus on food and family which means a Christmas feast is what encompasses the holiday for many Enjoy an evening of food and family to the sounds of the holidays The holiday season will be here before you know it Whether it s with friends family co workers or social clubs the London Hunt and Country Club can cater to all your holiday needs Please contact Ginny Leyten to inquire about space See Executive Chef Michael Stark s article for the Club s Cooking Class schedule 25 FA L L 2 0 2 2

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