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ALSO IN THIS ISSUEPRESIDENT’S MESSAGE................. 03CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER’S REPORT......................................... 05TRAP AND SKEET REPORT.......... 07GROUNDS: SEASON AHEAD........ 17IMPROVE YOUR GAME.................. 22EVENT CALENDAR........................ 23JUST FOR JUNIORS........................ 26On the cover - Our elegant markers photographed by Saleme Fayad Photography.Saleme’s photography is also featured on page 1, 2, 7, 8 , 15, 19, 20 and 24. Board of DirectorsBOARD OF DIRECTORS Lynne LeitchPresidentJohn SliskovicFirst Vice PresidentPeter HallSecond Vice PresidentPeter ChannerPast President David MooreBeth NelliganFrank LongoBritta JonesJeff PetrieDoug MacKenzieNancy GeeMANAGEMENT TEAMJon Nusink, CCM CCEChief Operating OfficerChris Lawson, PGA of CanadaDirector of GolfJayson GriffithsGolf Course SuperintendentAdam BaranowskiDirector of TennisAlicia Clow-EnnisFitness ManagerBen EngHouse Department SupervisorMitch BukataFacilities Maintenance LeadMichael StarkExecutive ChefChris CarnegieDirector of Food and BeverageMonica Mick, CPA, CADirector of Finance and AdministrationBrandie CooperMembership and Communications ManagerSPRING 2021CONTENTS 9EATINGHEALTHY2 SPRING 2021 11HALFWAYHOUSE 13TEEINGUP 2021 19SEASONAT AGLANCE

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Since my last message, the Board has been focused on plans and strategies for 2021 and beyond.An Implementation Committee, chaired by Doug MacKenzie, has been created for the Golf Course Infrastructure Refurbishment and Enhancement Project with the mandate to complete our Project on time and on budget. Our Club is very fortunate to have skilled members who are prepared to serve on our various Committees. This is apparent from the composition of the Implementation Committee:Doug Alexander (Past President of our Club, Past President of Golf Canada, Member of Royal and Ancient Golf Club, Golf Digest Panelist for 100 best Courses, top junior, amateur and senior golfer and member of our Golf Course Master Plan Committee)David Blyth (retired corporate banker), Dr. Tom Faulds (Chair of our Golf Course Standards Committee, top junior, amateur and senior golfer), Brad Nelson (former President and Chief Operating Officer of a large construction company),John Spriet (experienced structural/civil engineer and member of our Golf Course Master Plan Committee),Anne Toal (Golf Captain and passionate golfer), and 3 SPRING 2021ex officio members Jon Nusink, our GM/COO and Jayson Griffiths our Course Superintendent.The Implementation Committee are hard at work and we can look forward to their progress reports in the coming months.Our Nominating Committee under the leadership of our Past President, Peter Channer has met over the past months to identify a slate of members for all of the Club’s standing committees. Through this process, 120 of our fellow members have agreed to volunteer and serve the Club on our 2021/2022 committees, further examples of the depth of member support that benefits our Club. The new committees will begin as of the Annual General Meeting on Thursday, May 20.The interest and engagement of our members is also exemplified in the tremendous response to our 2020 Member Survey. The survey was completed by 758 members, an increase in response rate from 44% in 2019 to 54% in 2020. While the survey identified opportunities for improvement in our food and beverage operations and tennis operations, 87% of members indicated that the Club is meeting their expectations on an overall basis and members were highly satisfied with the Club’s communications.With respect to golf operations, the survey results reflected the record high number of golf rounds in 2020 Board of DirectorsPRESIDENT’S MESSAGELynne Leitchlynnecleitch@gmail.com

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Strategic Plans and/or Member Survey Report. Our membership numbers are strong and despite the unexpected challenges in 2020 we achieved an operating surplus. This positive report has resulted from the engagement and support of our members and the hard work and commitment of our management team and staff. Like many, we are relieved to have 2020 behind us. We look forward to what we hope will be a return to more “normal” activities in 2021 but appreciate that, with the benefit of last year’s experiences, we will be well positioned to maximize our members’ enjoyment of their Club in challenging times.Lynne LeitchClub President(36,051 rounds – a 35% increase over 2019) with 48% of respondents indicating they played more golf than usual. The golf industry is predicting that the global pandemic will continue to impact golf operations in 2021 and 89% of our members reported that they anticipate playing the same or more golf in 2021.The extraordinary circumstances in 2020 and 2021 have, and we expect will continue to, put pressure on access to the tee. 68% of our members wish to maintain the current number of golfing members. 44% sometimes had difficulty with access to the tee, 17% often did and 39% rarely or never did. Protocols and practises (guest access, our lottery system and our golf calendar) have been reviewed and revised and new initiatives will be undertaken with the goal of improving members’ access to the tee in the 2021 season, the details of which will be outlined in future communications. As earlier reported, the Board participated in 3 strategic planning sessions in September 2020 to develop a Strategic Action Plan for 2021 which now also reflects the input from our Member Survey. Put simply, we intend to focus on meeting member expectations in all our operations while of course ensuring we sustain a healthy membership and maintain effective fiscal management. The 2020 Survey Report and the Cross-Tabulation of Survey Results and the 2021 Strategic Action Plan can be found online at Members Home > Resources > SPRING 20204 SPRING 2021

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5 SPRING 2021Last year at this time, the pandemic was only a whisper in distant countries, landing on our doorstep mid-March. This makes the spring of 2021 unlike any before it. The Club’s experience through 2020 provided the management team with information about the Government’s likely approach to permitting activities in 2021, with the vaccine rollout adding potential easing of restrictions, and protection to our membership. So, our team is preparing the grounds, the Clubhouse, and the courts for the outdoor activities to once again reign supreme as the winter cold turns to warmer spring temperatures with hopes there will be no delays in opening. “Take a Hike!” had taken on new meaning this winter as we have experienced a drastic uptick in members making use of our hiking/ski/snow shoe trails. What a great way to enjoy our beautiful property from a perspective not normally seen, and draped in white most of the winter! I’m glad we created these a few years ago, it looks like they are here to stay! Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending on your point of view, spring seems to be just around the corner which means an imminent end to the trails, and the start of preparations for play on the golf course. In the year end Member Satisfaction Survey, 94% respondents stated that they felt safe using the Club’s facilities during the pandemic in 2020. An equal number stated that the Club had an appropriate COVID response. Naturally, the health and safety of our staff and membership continues to be a top priority with all cleaning and screening procedures planned in accordance with COVID-19 best practices and guidelines, so you can continue to enjoy your Club through the season.Taking a quick look back at the winter, Christmas and New Years parties didn’t happen, but we experienced a successful take out program that resulted in more meals served this January than ever before. We thank you for your support in helping to keep some key staff employed over the winter months, and we hope you enjoyed a little taste of the Club at home. We will continue to ride the roller coaster of closing, then opening, then opening to a different level for as long as it takes to get through this with everyone happy and healthy on the other side of it.Trap and skeet shooting got the butt end of the rifle so to speak this past year, with a shortened season due to stay at home orders, and the new licensing rule that states we can’t shoot and use the golf course at the same time. But, we’re back at it again, and are determined to get the remainder of the competitions in through the month of March. The season will cap off with the final closing competition on March 27th followed by a fun shooting day to wrap it up on April 3rd.The course has wintered well, and by all accounts will come out of winter with very little environmental damage. Since our experience with winter kill in the winter of 2013/2014, managing the greens through the winter has become a full time job for our crew which involves days of back breaking work shovelling off greens to avoid the thaw/freeze cycles that can potentially create an ice blanket which can suffocate the greens if left alone. We used to put the course to bed in the winter in the old days, but now its like putting an infant to bed that won’t yet sleep through the night.The increase in demand on the tee from 2020 is well documented, and we have spent the winter determining ways to balance the extra demand with our daily business needs. There have been many brain storming sessions with SPRING REPORTJon Nusink, GM/COO - jnusink@londonhuntclub.com

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6 SPRING 2021the Golf Committee, the Board, and Management to find ways to update our processes to help make things more equitable through the lottery system, with the ultimate goal of enjoyment for all members. Some of changes will also include new guest restrictions, balancing the fact that guests love to play our course, and some members find it important to host them, while others see it as taking away tee times from dues paying members. Therefore, we will be using our lottery system to cap out the number of guests spaces available to be booked each day prior to the lottery running, and a slight change on when guests can play. For example, guests traditionally could play after 11:00 a.m. on weekends, but that time will be moved to 1:00 p.m. to help with the very busy 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. bubble of time that seems to be our most coveted.The Board made the difficult decision to defer many major events involving a large number of guests including Member/Guests and Invitationals. All of our reciprocal programs with other clubs have been suspended for the time being and every effort has been made to have one of each day open of the week over the course of a month, free from leagues or events, to allow access to those that do not participate in leagues. But do not fret, for those that enjoy the camaraderie and competition of leagues, they will be strong as ever, and we anticipate new records in attendance again this year.One other issue we experienced that took times away from others were no-shows and “ghost bookings”. These are bookings where someone has put, intentionally or not, another member who subsequently did not end up playing. Although these instances were rare, they were quite noticeable considering the amount of pressure on the tee. Therefore, there will be penalties applied for those that abuse the system in this way. Chris Lawson will be communicating all of this and everything else golf related in a special communication closer to the opening of the golf season.On the tennis courts we are due for a refresh of the clay surfaces to maintain their status as the best clay courts in the region. This involves expertly shaving them down, levelling them, and applying a new top layer. Also in the spring, the lighting on the courts and in the tennis parking lot will be retrofitted with new LED bulbs. The objective of this is two-fold, to increase the intensity and coverage of light, and to decease costs.The tennis courts currently use forty-five 1,000 watt metal halide lights. In an ideal world, the 1,000 watt metal halide should produce about 90,000 lumens but with losses due to reflectance, trapped light, and heat, the fixture’s true lumen delivery is about 25,000 – 30,000 lumens. Light output quickly diminishes with these types of fixtures. The use of LED lighting is effective here because they require significantly less energy to operate, while also increasing area light output. In addition, LED lights have an increased life span thus resulting in reduced maintenance costs. The metal halide lights will be replaced with forty-five 450 watt LED lights, each producing 55,000 – 57,000 lumens. This will give a more enjoyable playing area at night, which will please the Monday and Tuesday night leagues, as well as make it possible to spread play out later in the day.I want to thank the 748 members who took the time to answer our annual Member Satisfaction Survey at year end. The results are vital to management as important feedback and insight where to direct focus, and also to the Board who uses the information to formulate the current year’s Strategic Plan. Overall, members continue to show positive levels of satisfaction with the core areas of the Club. Food and Beverage operations continue to show positive levels of member satisfaction. Few areas fell below benchmark range in 2020, and several lower-rated areas in 2019 showed a notable improvement in 2020, including food quality and food consistency. However, this area will continue to be one of the major focuses for improvement as we strive to continually improve throughout this current year with goal for even greater results in next year’s survey. A number of documents are posted on the member’s website under Members Home > Resources. There you will find a 16 page annual summary of performance, the 2020 Member Survey Report, and the 2021 Strategic Plan.

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7 SPRING 2021By mid March, we will be launching the new outer layer of the Club’s website. A total refresh, and modernization has been undertaken over the last year with the help of MatchPlay Golf Marketing. The top level gives the world a glimpse of what Hunt Club Life is all about, while the member’s side, which was not updated, will continue to be functional and provide information and resources that members are looking for.Normally in the spring edition of Club Life, I am elated to welcome a bunch of new members to our family. However, this year, due to lower than normal attrition, and greater than normal applications for membership in the fall, there has been no movement to our roster since the last edition of the magazine. We currently have families on the Veranda Category, and others patiently waiting on the waitlist. The Veranda Category is similar to a waitlist except these new members’ applications are already accepted and they are welcome to enjoy the Club to every extent except they are limited to two rounds of golf per month. Our membership caps, how they are managed, and the awareness of the potential demand on the tee and courts this season balanced with our fiscal responsibility to the Club make this topic a major discussion item each month when the Board meets. Although our membership roster is currently in the fortunate situation of enjoying increased demand for joining, it is still important for all members to keep in mind that the Club community is only enriched by introducing special friends and colleagues into membership. If you have someone in mind, please do not hesitate to contact me. I would be proud to show them the Club and tell them about everything we have to offer. In the meantime, we hope to see you on the course, the courts, or in the dining rooms soon!As we are just restarting our 2020-2021 season at the Trap and Skeet Chalet due to an unfortunate pause in the shooting activities over the holiday and throughout the first portion of 2021, we look forward to the spring weather along with the events leading up our Club Championships. Best of luck to all the competitors in the upcoming events!Please review the revised sign-up and shooting protocols on the Club website for up-to-date procedural and safety information. We look forward to seeing both new and familiar faces out at this long-standing and valued tradition at the Club.Andrew Johnson, Trap & Skeet Chair - andrew.johnson@cushwakeswo.comTRAP &SKEETREPORT

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Through the pandemic, take-out food has seen a boom, largely in part to the delivery networks that have grown in recent years. Sometimes making the proper choices about what to eat for our health is secondary to the satisfaction of a cheeseburger. Comfort foods have become the norm during the last year - unfortunately most comfort foods are high in calories and not so great for you. The simplest rule to eating healthy, and “comfort-ly”, is eat like your grandparents did. The less processed foods the better and lower sugar and leaner foods are an obvious choice. The easiest rule for shopping at the grocery store is to stick to the perimeter of the store and avoid the inner aisles. Around the perimeter are the fruits and vegetables, meats, dairy and bread. The interior aisles tend to contain all the processed items which are the ones that should be avoided. In the Hunt Club Kitchen there is no middle aisle in our inventory - we have a minimal amount of food that is pre-made (processed). This lack of pre-made foods results in a healthier alternative than many restaurants. The Hunt Club Kitchen does our best to provide whole foods that are not pre-cooked or pre-made. Many restaurants offer consistent foods that are shipped from a factory and not prepared in-house (they are also filled with preservatives). Within the Hunt Club Kitchen, 95% foods that we prepare are from scratch. This from scratch cooking allows for the use of whole foods that are not pre-prepared and pumped full of preservatives. We purchase the best possible product and prepare it in the best way possible. The Hunt Club Kitchen will enter the 2021 golf season with health in mind. We will be using more whole grains, increased fruits and vegetables, and healthy alternatives within our dishes. We will also be offering healthier snacks at the Halfway House and Tennis Chalet. The physical menu will also be easier to navigate as we will use icons that denote healthier options and most menu items can be modified to fit a particular diet. The trend of healthier eating is one of the biggest this year and the Hunt Club Kitchen will focus its efforts to aide in this trend and offer the membership more health conscious alternatives.10 SPRING 2021Michael Stark, Executive Chefmstark@londonhuntclub.com,instagram.com/huntclubfoodanddrink/EATING HEALTHY

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11 SPRING 2021March brings to us the excitement of knowing that another season of golf is just around the corner. The snow begins to melt, the days get gradually longer, we get glimpses of a few days of warm weather and we see life come back to our beautiful golf course. It is also an exciting time for our Food and Beverage team as we ramp up for another busy season. I was hoping by this time to not have to mention anything about Covid-19 but unfortunately it appears to be sticking with us in some way or other for at least one more season. Our continued mandate throughout our F&B operation is a focus on safety, quality and consistency. While restaurant dining is a major focus, in this article I wanted to share some of what we have planned for what will be big changes to our offerings at the Halfway House this season. It goes without saying that we have had some issues at Halfway when it comes to offerings that have been limited or inconsistent. Our first step to an improvement on this front will be a change of personnel that will be attending the Halfway House. This year we will be hiring and selecting staff that have culinary experience. This will give experience to handling food and preparing it in a way that has never been done at Halfway. It will offer decisive creativity and execution as we expand the offerings and added variety to both the a.m. and p.m. menus.If you find yourself playing morning rounds there is plenty to be excited about. Home made granola bars and muffins will be making a return and added to it will be a selection of sweet or savoury croissants. If you missed breakfast entirely, we have you covered as we will also be offering a selection of hot breakfast sandwiches and wraps as well. Shifting into the p.m. we will be elevating our standard sandwich selection in terms of quality as well as adding some exciting new sandwiches. Most notably will be an addition of paninis and a “Daily Sandwich” feature which will increase the variety if you are a daily player. Possibly the most exciting reveal however will be the addition of an item that is extremely popular in our dining areas - our delectable Lobster Rolls! If your appetite isn’t as big and you are looking for a simple snack, we will be adding more selection to this front as well. Chocolate bars, energy bars and bags of chips will be available but will be bolstered by an array of artisanal snacks such as pepperettes, jerky and small batch kettle chips.We are excited to take on this challenge to give you, the membership, an on-course pit stop that will hit all appetite needs and add an extra layer of excitement to your round. Some of these items will require a call ahead. If our call box is still out of commission (due to it being a touch point) please remember to bring your cell phone and a number will be posted to order ahead. On behalf of the entire Food and Beverage team welcome back!Chris Carnegie, Director of Food and Beverageccarnegie@londonhuntclub.com, instagram.com/huntclubfoodanddrink/HALFWAY HOUSE

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13 SPRING 2021With a new season of golf on the horizon for the Club, we think of spring as the season of new beginnings. Fresh buds bloom, animals awaken and the golf course comes to life again. It’s a time of year when we see friends and members we have not seen for some time, which in this season is more true than ever before. Our team within the Golf Pro Shop are very excited for this spring season, and to reconnect with you. What does golf mean to you? It means something different to each one of us, some live and breathe golf, some play for social reasons, some for exercise. Others make it a career - no I am not talking about the tour players we see on TV. I thought I would use this platform to share what it means to our new and returning Club Professionals. To see why they love this game. Each has a unique story of how they found the game, and why they chose to make it their career. New - Lead Associate Professional – Connor Brown Hometown - Bancroft, ON Connor comes to London Hunt after five years at Bigwin Island. Connor was the Lead Associate Professional at Bigwin and will have that same role here at our Club. The person who first introduced the game to Connor was his father. At the age of 4, he was given his first club. From age 5 to 7 he would drive to Belleville for weekly instruction. As a teen, Connor worked with a familiar name to London Hunt members, Jeff Mills a former LHCC Associate Pro and now Director of Golf at Wildfire GC in the Kawarthas. Connor made the decision to follow his heart, that golf would be more than a sport or hobby in his life, and mixed education and a career path with this passion. He attended Niagara College for Business Administration - Professional Golf Management. Following his schooling Connor joined the PGA of Canada, working at clubs in Muskoka, playing a pivotal role with Bigwin Island. We are fortunate to have Connor join our team. Associate Professional – Craig Hare Hometown – Waterloo, ON Craig tells us that he had a golf club in his hands at the age of 3 and never let it go. Craig’s family belongs to Westmount GCC in Kitchener, where he was an active junior member, playing most days during the summer school break. Craig decided that his passion for golf could turn into a career and that his post secondary schooling would take place at Georgian College’s Professional Golf Management Program in Barrie. Upon graduating Craig moved to western Canada working at clubs in BC and Alberta. Craig returned to Ontario to the Muskoka Bay Club before joining us in London. Craig enjoys interacting with members, providing high level member care, teaching lessons and playing the short course with the juniors. Craig and his fiancé Kerri are to be married on March 6th. Please help us congratulate them and welcome him back for his 5th season at the Club.Chris Lawson, Director of Golf - clawson@londonhuntclub.com, Instagram @londonhuntclub_proshop TEEING UP 2021

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Apprentice Professional – Andrew RussHometown – Oakville, ONAndrew took up the game of golf at age 8 with his father at Trafalgar Golf and Country Club. It started with hitting golf balls at the range and quickly turned into a passion of his. After years of being around the game, he decided to enroll in the Bachelor of Business - Golf Management Program at Georgian College, where he learned the ins and outs of the industry. Andrew joined the PGA of Canada in 2018, and began his career as a Golf Professional at Islington Golf Club in Etobicoke, ON. Andrew and his girlfriend Madison moved west to London early in 2020 when he joined our team. Andrew loves to play golf with members, teach lessons and clinics, and make our member and guest’s experiences enjoyable. We welcome Andrew back to the Club for his second season.Apprentice Professional – Tim SimmonsHometown- London, ONTim took up golf at the age of 12. Tim’s father was the person who took him to the course and got him hooked on the game. It was during a high school co-op course that Tim found himself working at a golf retail store – Bob Martin’s Golf. This co-op position lead to a job. Tim was fascinated with golf, not just playing the game but the art of golf club repair. Tim’s repair skills have earned him the status of Master Club Builder. Following his time at Bob Martin’s Golf, Tim decided to move from the ‘off course industry’ and join the PGA of Canada apprenticeship program. Golf is not the only sport Tim loves, he also works with the London National’s Junior B - hockey club and has been involved with Junior hockey for over 20 years. Tim and his wife Shannon, have a 14-year-old son Ty. Please help welcome Tim back for his third season at the Club. Retail Merchandise Manager – Sarah RobertsonHome Town – Chatham, ONSarah took up golf at age 8 with her family at Maple City Country Club. The biggest influence on the game was her grandfather. He took her to the weekly junior program and would walk the course while she played. You could say golf runs in the family as Sarah’s brother Matt, is the new Head Professional at Maple City for 2021. Her parents and boyfriend Cody all enjoy playing as well. Sarah attended Fanshawe College, where she graduated from two programs – Business Management, and Fashion Merchandising. Sarah is currently a member of the Association of Golf Merchandisers and on the golf course she plays to a 10 handicap! We welcome Sarah back to the Club for her fifth season.In 2021 you will notice our Professional team working not only in the Pro Shop, but outside on the range tee, short game facility and they will be around the first tee supporting our Starters. It is important to have our key staff in these areas to engage members and their guests. This is something we feel will add to the everyday member experience at the Club. Watch for upcoming notices about member clinics and teaching programs from our team throughout the season. 14 SPRING 2021

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15 SPRING 2021The Club has used the Jonas Tee Time Management system since 2011, prior to that we had a different software system that also used a lottery process. We have run lotteries for 20 seasons now. In 2021 we have worked with Jonas to ensure our settings, options and parameters are up to date.Over the winter months a few changes, although minor have been made to this system. We are fortunate to have a lottery system, several other clubs are making the switch to a lottery run tee sheet and have contacted us for reference. Here is a basic overview of our system. The lottery software uses a weighted points system, whereby all tee times or bookings that are processed through the lottery receive a number of points based on their outcome. These points are attributed to the individuals within a booking or tee time received vs. what they requested. Tee Time Received (before or after) desired request - Lottery Weighted Points 0 to 27 minutes = 12 points 28 to 45 minutes = 6 points 46 to 90 minutes = 3 points 91 plus minutes = 0 pointsA group of members booking with a combined sum of less points will receive the time over a group(s) with a greater total of combined points. The lottery is not based rounds played, but your time variance from your rounds played. This variance will give each individual a sum points. Each member’s individual points are kept on a 45-day rolling cycle. Priority within the lottery is set for foursomes and threesomes and will optimize requests by matching twosome bookings. Members may book a time request or ballot 7 days in advance, and the lottery process is run 4 days prior to the date of play. For example, a game scheduled for Thursday has the lottery processed on Monday morning. Tee times made after the lottery is run, do not receive weighted points.More information will be communicated as we start the season on the lottery process, booking times, guest play and much more. As you know, golf was somewhat of an escape to many during a difficult 2020 year. Golf became one of the few social outlets available, and was something we all needed, and will continue to need in 2021. Our team is committed to providing a high level of member care and service, following the same standards we have come to know, and ensuring all health and safety measures are in place for members and staff. We want this place to be a haven and for you to enjoy every day you spend at the Club. See you on the first tee!

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60 SECONDS WITH...How do you think the world will change as a result of Covid-19No one has NOT been affected by “COVID”! Governments, businesses, families and individuals have been thrust into a state of absolute vulnerability by nature’s forces - much like a storm. Humans are innately very adaptable and COVID has forced us to change our ways to survive. There have been a lot of good changes from how the world was working. New ways have been established for people to connect, recreate, exercise and come together as a family. In my microcosm of the health care business it most definitely has changed how we interact with patients and we have discovered a lot of efficiencies from which we can build upon. This has been the ultimate “ push the reset button”.perfect day begins with...Cup of java. Smoothie to go. Tee off 7:30 a.m. in mid July with my “sister” Michael.(the other half of the Crowley Sister’s coined by The Right Honourable Timothy McCullough after losing to us in the Two Ball Matches….his partner being the late and venerable Mr. Artie Rodgers) FAVOURITE SALTY SNACKDoritos - Original - hands down!DORITO LOVING, GOLFING DOCTOR DAVID CROWLEYWHAT YOU WANTED TO BE WHEN YOU WERE 5Carpenter RED OR WHITERed and Black (Vitamin G...ask Peter W.)THING THAT MAKES YOUR LIFE EASIERCell phones and remote access to my patient’s charts. Can offer virtual care anywhere. I can’t believe I delivered babies without a cell phone. Not even a “Get Smart” prototype.Medical mystery that intrigues you mostThe brain’s ability to control and heal so many of nature’s forces and all of the complexities of being alive and well. The ultimate supercomputer. There is still so much to learn.FAVOURITE PLACE TO ENJOY HAPPY HOUROn the beach in LBK, Florida with Ms. Nancy and a bottle of prosecco.Ferrari or LamborghiniNeither. My 1997 FORD F150 Lariat: leather seats, electric windows, A/C, bench seat, 8’ box……. say no more!!FAVOURITE MOVIE AND/OR BOOKMovie - Forrest Gump. What a LOVE story and incredibly funny. Won 6 Academy Awards. Book - Tuesdays with Morrie - real life story. Resonating.Something you want to do before it’s too latePlay Augusta National……twice! What you value most about membership at the ClubThere is NO question that the golf course, tennis facility and Clubhouse facilities are top drawer. What I value the most are the friends I have made and the gracious professional staff that make it feel like home.16 SPRING 2021

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17 SPRING 2021As I write this newsletter, a blanket of fresh snow and crisp arctic air covers your ‘home away from home’. Winter provides a dormancy period where temperature and biological rhythms nurture rest. Golf has been the one constant, socially distanced, reliable refuge for so many golfers this past year. The games resurgence in popularity according to NGF (National Golf Foundation) for new and seasoned golfers, has resulted in a “good story” to both play and promote as it was one of the few, early to return sports.With rounds increasing by 30+% across the industry, a challenge not seen in decades, or rarely before in recent history, golf is stretching the carrying capacity of a nite area of play. Trafc has led to an agronomic focus on managing “tee time” access for the pleasure and enjoyment of membership while mitigating the consequences of sustained plant and soil injury over time.The Old Course, St. Andrews, Scotland is no different with respect to increasing trafc year over year. They too are beginning to realize a maximum, albeit with Sunday closures as an historical precedent. Most recently, walk “trolleys” have been restricted prior to midday due to concentrated morning trafc on the prevailing right side, dew covered, exit corridors surrounding green complexes. We are no different at London Hunt, in that walk trafc between bunker/collar/greens tend to be on the left. Stopping short of the green, although agronomically ideal, is time limiting to play and hence design versus function presents a case.This season we will place an early emphasis on trafc distribution through use of membership stewardship education, roping, signage and traditional hoops when necessary. Although a minimalist approach to accessories is preferred, the realities of 2020 present a challenge that has become a necessity. Cart trafc of the future uses GPS coordinated, real-time eet management software to monitor cycle time, trafc ow while allowing geo-fencing to “non trafcked” areas such as hazardous slopes and proximity to greens, bunker, and tees. On Grounds, we are hopeful to participate in a USGA Green Section study to benchmark and identify tendencies to pace of play and pedestrian trafc ow during a busy day of mid-season golf. The metrics identify form verses function bottlenecks where handicap, yardage played, tee time interval, green exit interval, bunker usage and scoring interact. The service is anticipated to arrive in June where personal, USB geo-trackers are assigned to each golfer prior to their round. These clip-on devices track each round and upon completion are returned to the Pro Shop and Grounds for package and return to USGA headquarters. Downloading and data recording metrics are then shared with our golf operations and membership to better understand trafc tendencies. These data points outline hazards of limited use or areas lacking trafc where adjustments in mowing, watering, and cultural inputs relative to design can be made or adjusted. Jayson Griffiths, Golf Course Superintendent - jgriffiths@londonhuntclub.com, twitter.com/GriffithsJaysonSEASON AHEAD

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18 SPRING 2021In addition to traffic management, we at Grounds are thankful to our membership for your continued course stewardship and etiquette practices. The historic first tee, April 25th, 1892 image to the left states, “Notice, every golfer will see that the piece of turf cut in making the stroke is in every instance carefully replaced”. Course care, competition and the rules of golf have traditionally molded the essence of the sport of golf…life lessons to emulate for the younger generation of future players. Leaving each green with 1 more repaired pitch mark than created only helps the enjoyment for your next fellow competitor.Lastly, we recognize our sand traps are just that…impossible pits of despair not for the faint of heart to both enter or retreat without the use of ladder or rope. As a reminder, a bunker stamp has been commissioned to be placed in the sand face of our two-practice bunker short game facility. This signage is an effort to remind players of the proper method of entry and exit for all hazards, ideally the low side. Unfortunately, repeated missteps and errant shots have led to, on occasion, significant damage and the requirement for skilled sand trap repairs. In most cases, detailed workmanship and much time is needed to re-build bunker edges. This learnt ability is not one trained in school but rather through experience. The exaggerated slopes and bunker edge preference of design requires stability and a deft approach. By all accounts we are the only Club specializing in concrete block base repair construction. Much like a house footing is not stable on sand we prefer to fabricate a solid foundation. Mother Nature, through wind, rain, pest pressure and heat, can impact the vigor of these landforms. It is the accidental or unfortunate repeated path of play we prefer to avoid. The anticipation of a tremendous season is upon us. Behind the scenes countless volunteer member hours and special committees are working to ensure the planning, communication, and implementation of the 2022 Master Plan. By all accounts, the experience of our professional architects, Hurdzan Golf, combined with the thoughtful, enthusiasm of specialists and all involved will shape a clear pathway to defined success. We at the LHCC Grounds Department greatly appreciate the investment and commitment extended to us by our membership. It is your support, enthusiasm for golf, environmental awareness and outdoor activities which enable our team to deliver the daily conditions you have come to expect. The agronomy team is excited for another season of freshly clipped turf and fresh morning air. With favorable spring weather the exciting 2021 golfing season will soon be upon us. Happy Golfing

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Adam Baranowski, Director of Tennisabaranowski@londonhuntclub.com, instagram.com/londonhuntclub_tennis/SEASON AT A GLANCEIs it possible we are going to have an early spring this year and if so what would that look like? First and foremost our Tennis Team is going to look and feel different. Robbie Macfarlane, who was our Assistant Professional, has moved on to other challenges and pursued a different avenue, an avenue in sales and marketing. We wish Robbie all the success in his new venture and thank him for the incredible impact he has made to tennis over the years through his energy and enthusiasm. This brings me to introduction of our new assistant professional, Edgar Suski. Edgar has a passion for tennis which started at an early age and is shared by his whole family. With his mom being a well-known tennis pro in the Durham region, Edgar has been on court and swinging a racket since the age of 2. During his youth and teens he was consistently ranked top 20 in the province. While at Western University studying piano performance and music composition, Edgar played for the Western Mustangs under Coach Anthony Glavanic and is an OUA champ. He continued his varsity career during both his bachelors and masters degrees. While completing his PhD at Western, Edgar has chosen to focus on his tennis teaching, maintaining a full schedule of lessons. Edgar has been playing tennis for over 25 years, teaching for over 10, and is certified by Tennis Canada. He is always studying ways to improve his teaching and playing technique, consistently researching new methods to19 SPRING 2021

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20 SPRING 2021create a fun and effective learning experience for his students. While he is always looking to improve his own game, Edgar enjoys seeing his students achieve their tennis goals and thrive on court.One can almost foresee a very active membership, especially when it comes to outdoor activity such as tennis. Creating and executing programs as well as leagues and events will ensure us to have another successful year. Court demand and utilization will be again on upward scale when comparing to previous seasons. Having our court lighting replaced this spring with brighter LED lights is something that I hope will alleviate some of the congestion. Membership focus, inclusivity as well as providing exceptional service, is something that the tennis department will concentrate on. Novice or not we are here for you. It matters not if you or your spouse have ever played tennis, what matters is you find the courage to try something new and out of your comfort zone. Being comfortable means the opposite of progress and growth. Learning a new skill at any age has a specific and definite impact on the brain. After you learn something new, your brain is never the same. Like anything else it takes time and repetition to learn a new skill. Perhaps ten thousand hours might be a tad much, but it might be worthwhile to know a little bit about many things than everything about one thing.A broad range of programs for adults and juniors are in place, tailored towards beginner, intermediate and advance players. Player and coach ratios will remain low to adhere to Canadian Tennis recommendations. Both Men and Woman Doubles Leagues which have week to week sign ups will once again take place in the spring. One does not need to be an expert tennis player to participate. If you ever thought about joining but hesitated please contact either myself or one of our tennis professionals and we will be happy to help you. With the above changes and additions added I have a feeling this is going to be an exciting year. We look forward to seeing you once the weather permits and we get the green light to be back on the court.

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Although there is snow on the ground the calendar tells us that we are getting closer to golf season. Something to look forward to when it’s cold outside. Like many people these days you may be spending a bit more time sitting than usual, so here are 4 ways to get moving that will have a great impact on your golf game and your health. These exercises are suitable for golfers of all ages and fitness levels and none of these moves require special equipment. Alicia Clow-Ennis, Fitness Manageraclow-ennis@londonhuntclub.com, facebook.com/LondonHuntClubFitnessCentre/IMPROVE YOUR GAME22 SPRING 2021Split SquatThis is a lower-body exercise that works on mobility, stability, and strength. The narrow stance will reduce your base of support and challenge your stability. In this exercise, you’re primarily working your front leg, so keep the majority of your weight centered over the middle of your front foot. Add weights to add intensity. 8-10 repetitions per leg, slow and controlled movements.Push UpsWhen performed correctly, push-ups can be extremely beneficial to your overall strength and to the golf swing. Place your hands beneath your shoulders and your feet shoulder-width apart. Then squeeze your core and go to the top of a plank. Maintain a neutral spine. Your body should move as one piece with a controlled tempo to ensure you are working the right muscles. The push-up is a moving plank. To ensure your push-ups are using your full range of motion, your chest and hips should touch the floor on the way down. If doing push-ups is too difficult, elevate your hands onto the side of a sofa, table or counter top. The higher your hands are, the easier the push-up.DeadbugsDeadbugs are a great exercise for strengthening your core. You need strength in your midsection to be able to effectively transfer power from your lower body to your upper body in the golf swing. During this exercise, it’s incredibly important to keep your lower-back flat against the ground to ensure you’re working your abs. 6/side, slow and controlled movements. Pelvic RotationWhen you watch the pros, one of the biggest differences you’ll notice is how well they can separate their hips from their upper body at the start of the downswing. This separation stretches the torso muscles, loading them with power and helping your swing sequence. During this exercise, make sure you rotate your hips while keeping your upper body still. This is a great way to improve your mobility, which is required to create that all-important separation. You should feel a big stretch in your obliques, the muscles on the sides of your midsection.These moves are great for everybody and will help prepare you for the coming golf season. If you would like something more specific to your golf swing you can book a 60 minute appointment for a full assessment me.

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23 SPRING 2021MARCH WEEKLYCHICKEN NIGHT I WednesdaysRotisserie chicken, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables and chicken gravy. NOODLE FEATURE I ThursdaysEnjoy a different noodle feature(s) weekly! WINE NIGHT I Fridays Sampling of wine selected from the Club’s cellar and guided virtual tasting with Pete Willems. FISH N’ CHIP FEATURE I Fridays Here's a once in a while treat that everyone in the family loves! Choose from halibut or haddock. PRIME RIB I SaturdaysHand carved prime rib cut upon request. FAMILY FEAST I SundaysMake the Club part of your Sunday routine with the Sunday Family Feast take home dinner!VIRTUAL MARIETTA DINNER I March 5Enjoy a fantastic four course meal and wine tasting with Scot Bilbro of Marietta Cellars who will present four selected labels from his winery for you to try while sharing stories of making the wine and answering any questions you have.COOKING CLASS: RAMEN I March 11Create your own ramen of chewy noodles, pork, rich broth, and Asian vegetables.ITALIAN WEEK I March 17-20When you want a good meal to fill you up Italy is definitely the place to go. Mark your calendar for a week of Italian favourites!COOKING CLASS: SALMON I March 18Learn how to make a salmon wellington with spinach and mushrooms wrapped and baked in puff pastry. VANILLA, VANILLA, VANILLA I March 20Vanilla takes centre stage on this tasting menu. From appetizer through dessert vanilla will be incorporated into each dish.COOKING CLASS: LAMB STEW I March 25Learn how to make a stick to your ribs classic served with roasted smashed baby potatoes.EARTH HOUR DINNER I March 27In support of Earth Hour, the Club will offer a climate-friendly menu enjoyed by candle light.TRIVIA NIGHT I March 28Test your speed of knowledge in our online Trivia Night powered by Zoom and Kahoot.

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24 SPRING 2021APRIL GOOD FRIDAY FISH N’ CHIPS I April 2Contact the Club to reserve a table to dine in or place an order for take out of this Club favourite.EASTER I April 4Gather with friends, family and of course, the Easter Bunny to savor a bountiful array of Easter favourites including Easter activities for the kids.COUNTRY BREAKFAST I April 11Enjoy a hearty breakfast with syrup made from trees on the property. A perfect morning for the whole family!CHOPPED I April 17A night of cocktails and competition based on the television series.OYSTER & SPARKLING WINE NIGHT I April 22Oysters and sparkling wine. Simple. We’ve taken our two favourite things and created an evening dedicated to them.RECAPTURE THE MAGIC I April 23An evening of ambiance, dining, and romance designed to recreate a romantic evening for you.MEN’S TENNIS DOUBLES OPENER I April 26Players are divided into groups of four and results and standings are sent out weekly.WOMEN’S TENNIS DOUBLES OPENER I April 27Players are divided into groups of four andresults and standings are sent out weekly.MEN’S GOLF LEAGUE DRAFT I April 28Captain’s assemble for the Men’s League Draft.WOMEN’S TENNIS DOUBLES MORNINGOPENER I April 29Players are divided into groups of four and results and standings are sent out weekly.SCOTCH AND CIGARS I April 29An old classic pairing of scotch whiskey and cigars.

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MAY CINCO DE MAYO I May 5Mexican food is welcome any time of year. But on May 5, otherwise known as Cinco de Mayo, it's pretty much a necessity.JUNIOR TENNIS FAIR I May 8A morning of organized group games and activities followed by a barbecue lunch.MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH I May 9Treat Mom to a fabulous brunch that is sure to include all her favourites.MEN’S TENNIS DOUBLES DINNER I May 10An evening of doubles tennis following by dinner.WOMEN’S GOLF OPENING DAY I May 11Sign up in the Pro Shop.WOMEN’S TENNIS DOUBLES DINNER I May 11An evening of doubles tennis following by dinner.MEN’S GOLF OPENING DAY I May 12Sign up in the Pro Shop.SUNSET SKIRTS OPENING DAY I May 13Sign up in the Pro Shop.JUNIOR GOLF OPENING EVENT I May 15Start the season with on course play followed bya barbecue.FRIDAY NIGHT MIXER I May 21An evening of doubles tennis followed by cocktails and casual fare.TENNIS OPENING RECEPTION I May 21A great opportunity to get together with fellow tennis enthusiasts and learn more about the various leagues and programs.25 SPRING 2021

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JUST4JUNIORSLONDON HUNT AND COUNTRY CLUBRaja Ampat, or the Four Kings (Raja means king, and empat means four), is an archipelago located off the northwest tip of Bird's Head Peninsula on the island of New Guinea, in Indonesia's West Papua province. It comprises over 1,500 small islands, cays, and shoals surrounding the four main islands of Misool, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo, and the smaller island of Kofiau.The Raja Ampat archipelago straddles the Equator and forms part of Coral Triangle which contains the richest marine biodiversity on earth.Raja AmpatLarge numbers of manta rayslive in Raja Ampatmanta ray fun factTheir skeleton doesn’t havebones - it t is made of a soft material called cartilage.More than 1,300 species of coral reef fish and 600 species ofhard coral live here—75% of the total for the entire world - colour the coral in your favourite colours!

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