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Board of DirectorsLONDON HUNT AND COUNTRY CLUB MEMBERSHIPThe Club’s distinction as one of the finest in Canada inspires us to endlessly create an experience beyond all expectations. Now consider, how do you enjoy your Membership? On the course, on the courts, shooting, entertaining, dining? 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 CooperMembership and Communications Manager519-471-2523 extension 213bcooper@londonhuntclub.com

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ALSO IN THIS ISSUEPRESIDENT’S MESSAGE................. 03CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER’S REPORT......................................... 05GROUNDS REPORT. ...................... 15THE LOVE OF THE GAME.......... 18STAYING SAFE & HEALTHY .......... 19JUST FOR JUNIORS...................... 21Board 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 OfficerTim McKeiver, PGA of CanadaGolf ProfessionalJayson GriffithsGolf Course SuperintendentAdam BaranowskiDirector of TennisTracey MachesneyFitness ManagerBen EngHouse Department SupervisorMitch BukataFacilities Maintenance LeadMichael StarkExecutive ChefChris CarnegieDirector of Food and BeverageMonica Mick, CPA, CADirector of Finance and AdministrationBrandie CooperMembership and Communications ManagerSUMMER 2020CONTENTS 9COOKING IN COVID2 SUMMER 2020 12THE DININGEXPERIENCE 13GOLF HEALTHBENEFITSOn the cover: When life gives you lemons turn them into something sweet. 860SECONDSWITH...

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It will be an honour to serve as the Club’s next President. At our Annual General Meeting, I had the opportunity to express our appreciation to Peter Channer for all he has done during his term as President.Peter was a dedicated and committed president, a team player and a pleasure to work with (and I might add the best dressed and most accessorized board member at every meeting with no one coming in a close second!).His leadership over the past year reflected his passion for our Club. Happily, under our governance model, there is a significant ongoing role for our Past President.I very much look forward to continuing to work with Peter, our board of directors, which now includes Peter Hall, Nancy Gee and Doug MacKenzie, and all of our members serving on committees.It is obviously an understatement to say that circumstances have not unfolded as anticipated this spring and we face significant uncertainty going forward.Because of the unprecedented global health and economic crisis, we are all experiencing some degree of fear and concern arising from the risks created by this pandemic.More than ever, in these times of uncertainty, we seek comfort and pleasure from our family, our friends and, to a lesser extent but still importantly, our recreational activities.The privilege of access to our Club’s beautiful property - 3 SUMMER 2020for walking in the early spring and now for golf and tennis - has been elevated in importance in these difficult circumstances.And we have had these privileges, and will continue to enjoy these privileges, because our senior management team under Jon Nusink’s leadership have navigated us through the complexities of implementing federal, provincial and municipal government demands, investigating and adhering to the recommendations of public health departments, following the guidelines of Golf Canada and Tennis Canada and managing the needs, fears and concerns of all our employees.As you might imagine this navigation has been, and will continue to be, very challenging because of the complexities of the demands, recommendations and guidelines I have just described but also because these requirements continually change.We all hope every change will only be positive and permit fewer restrictions but there is a potential for reverting back to a requirement of more restrictions either because of a dreaded second wave or because our Hunt Club Community has slipped up or become complacent.I know that our Hunt Club Community is committed to maximizing positive experiences for our membership, and doing all that can be done to maintain our member’s and staff’s health and safety.Board of DirectorsPRESIDENT’S MESSAGELynne Leitchlynnecleitch@gmail.com

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More than ever, over the last several months the dedication of our staff has been apparent.Because of their hard work, flexibility, can do attitude and creativity, we have enjoyed grocery shopping at the Club, food and wine service, virtual cooking classes, virtual fitness classes, and now, very quickly after getting the green light from the government, tennis courts readied for play, a golf course course in outstanding condition, golf and tennis leagues up and running, a well-stocked Pro Shop, an expanded take out menu and, what people seem to really be enjoying, new Muskoka chairs in the front quadrant.We can now also look forward to the use of our patio, but again provided we comply with mandated conditions. I am very proud of all of our staff who make these wonderful experiences happen.In addition, I am very proud of my fellow members for their patience, tolerance and co-operation with the health and safety protocols the Club has been mandated to implement. I am also very proud of the ongoing support and loyalty of my fellow members.It is very gratifying that we have welcomed new members in the short time since April. Maintaining our membership will be critical to our ongoing operations. I encourage everyone to be ambassadors of the wonderful experiences that our Club provides.It is too early to forecast all of the financial consequences of the pandemic as we still do not know when the full club activities will resume. However, it is clear that we will experience a loss in operating revenues given that we have lost all dining, banquet and major event revenue since March and have had a late start to the receipt of guest fees and cart rentals. Our budget has been re-forecasted several times as circumstances change.Every effort is being made to manage expenses without detracting from membership services.We are very fortunate that the Club was in a strong financial position before we faced the challenge to our operations arising from the pandemic.In the present circumstances all capital projects are on hold, most notably the Golf Course Master Plan and the Restaurant Master Plan.On a positive note, it is possible to “buy a little extra time” for our irrigation system by replacing a water line and the pumps (an expenditure that would have been required in any event when the system is replaced). This is a welcome short term “solution” that has been approved by the Board.I hope to share only positive developments in my future reports.I am confident that with the benefit of our talented senior management and the expertise of our Board of Directors we will weather the Covid 19 storm.I think Canadians have received excellent advice from Dr. Bonnie Henry, British Columbia’s provincial health officer, who was featured in The New York Times under the headline, The Top Doctor Who Aced the Coronovirus Test: be kind, be calm and be safe.Lynne LeitchClub PresidentSPRING 20204 SUMMER 2020

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5 SUMMER 2020Flash back, Club Life Magazine March 2020 edition: “It is almost hard to believe that we are about to launch the 2020 season.” Covid-19 was in the news. It was hitting hard in China and spreading throughout other countries, but it still seemed like it wouldn’t reach us here…would it? On March 16th I called an emergency conference call with the Board. Everyone knew what was coming. With businesses temporarily closing everywhere and a growing fear of spreading a virus we knew little about, I felt we were not prepared to protect the safety and well being of our staff and members against the unknown threat. I proposed to the Board that as of the end of business that day, we needed to close our doors for a period of two weeks while the situation developed. During that time, we would thoroughly clean and prepare for a cautious and calculated opening by developing new protocols based on what was happening in the world. The decision was an agonizing one to make, one of the toughest I have had to make in my career, but, as it turned out, the stress was for nothing because 23 hours later Premier Ford addressed the Province and made the decision for us – we were under a declared municipal and provincial state of emergency. Launching the 2020 season was put on hold.The Board generously agreed with a proposal to keep core staff on payroll for the initial two-week period to bridge the time gap between the declaration and government launched programs. Unfortunately, after the two weeks we were forced to lay off close to 60 staff and postpone the recall or hiring of dozens more. We kept 26 staff working and on payroll keeping our man o’ war afloat. Everyone knows what happened between then and now, and since we update through our weekly eNews, I don’t think it has to be rehashed. Instead, maybe I can spend a bit of time to write down what this global pandemic has taught me.Covid-19 taught me that as you go through life, you need to be aware of how your actions can impact someone else. I’m fortunate to be healthy with no underlying health issues. The virus, for the most part, doesn’t appear to be something that will kill me. But what if I have it, touch something that someone in a more high-risk demographic touches after me, and they contract Covid-19 and are unable to recover? How quickly did a sneeze in public go from “bless you” to “damn you!”In times of crises our human instinct is to get together with the people you love, simplify, hug, eat and socialize. In this crisis we had to come together by staying apart. It was a foreign concept.I never thought I would have to cancel our Canada Day celebration for something other than weather. We even held it in the horse fields during construction in 2015. Additional events that we do together as a Club Family were postponed or cancelled altogether. It just didn’t feel right. Many times I thought, I must be dreaming this, because it is so surreal.This was the first Easter in 30 years that I wasn’t at my Club. When my kids were small the Easter Bunny came on Sunday night because I always worked the Sunday brunch. And then Mother’s Day came along…same thing. I hadLIFE LESSONSJon Nusink, GM/COO - jnusink@londonhuntclub.com

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6 SUMMER 2020only missed one Mother’s Day in my entire career when my daughter was born. But this year, not only was I not at the Club, I was unable spend it with my Mother…very strange. Instead, in my home, I cooked a traditional feast, packaged it up, had family members pick it up and we set a time that we would join together with Zoom and enjoy our meal. This was our new normal. Together but apart. At the Club, instead of launching the season, we came together with real time video cooking classes, yoga, and personal training. We came up with ways to keep the membership connected and safe. Our culinary staff did what they do…they cooked. They prepared thousands of food items to pick up and take home, as well as fresh grocery bags so you didn’t have to go to the grocery store and risk exposure. Our Good Friday Fish and Chips was bigger than ever, even if it was enjoyed at your own table instead of at the Club.Front line workers got a lot of love. They always deserved that anyway, but they really stepped it up, and they did it humbly. I was happy that it also shined a light on the “essential workers” who usually don’t get any credit such as the grocery store workers, truck drivers, and cleaners. I hope that continues in the future.I learned to be patient and wait in line to get into the grocery store. I learned that we can’t always get what we want, when we want it. For some weird reason, that included toilet paper. I learned that some people just can’t cooperate and respect others, and no matter what, there will always be some complainers. Most of all, I learned that there are a lot of very good human beings out there. The one’s amongst us who were the helpers and rose to the challenges that had to be faced. And for the most part, we learned that “we are in this together”.We learned new phrases like Social Distancing, Flatten the Curve, Covid (hair) Cut, and Zoom. And we all missed loved ones’ birthdays, graduations and funerals...together.This whole unscripted and unplanned exercise has taught me the importance of preparation. Even if you don’t know what is around the corner, it doesn’t hurt to spend the time to consider all scenarios rather than just react to what you are presented with. I’ve learned how important it is to roll with the punches and trust my gut. There is no playbook for this, and no contingency plans were developed before we were hit by surprise. The unknown, out of control aspect is difficult for someone who normally is able to control their surroundings. The what-ifs are very stressful when other people are depending on you. Not only for their livelihood, but also their overall well-being.But the biggest thing it confirmed to me is the importance of friends, family, and our Club Community. I have had a number of members tell me that it was difficult being cooped up during self isolation, but now that we can use parts of the Club again, they said that they truly realized how important the Club is to them and what a special place it is. Nobody knows when this will end and things will go back to normal, or at least a new normal. But I can tell you this…we will be washing our hands for a long time.Despite all that is happening around the world, I am very happy to report that our membership numbers remain strong, with little to no attrition. We have been very happy to welcome the following families to our Club Community.Laura Glithero and Simon Gurr are new Resident Shareholders. Laura is a partner at Cohen Highly and Simon is a Senior Economist at the CRA. They join with their four children Owen (13), Edwin (11), Morgan (8) and Victoria (7). The were proposed by Ian Sneddon and seconded by Stephanie Marentette Di Battista.Bill King is a new Resident Shareholder joining with his son Liam (19). Bill is the VP of Sales with THINQ Technologies Ltd. and was proposed by Greg Bruzas and seconded by Kelly Roberts.

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8 SUMMER 202060 SECONDS WITH...One thing everyone should do in their lifetimeBarefoot brunch at MacDuff’s on Norman’s Cay.FIRST THING YOU DO IN THE MORNINGReminisce about a time when getting out of bed was more of a mental exercise than a physical one. FAVOURITE BOARD GAME At the cottage, Monopoly games will rage for days. No quarter is given and none is taken.If you could do another job for a day what would it beThe person at Twitter who decides which posts are labeled.Best performance you HAVE seen liveFollowed Tiger on the back nine on Sunday at Augusta in ‘97...mic drop.Microsoft or AppleBlackberry.LAW PRACTICING OLYMPIAN WITH DEEP ROOTS IN LONDON JEFF GLASSRed, white or roséApologies, I’m going to need more facts.PLANE, TRAIN OR AUTOMOBILEVery much looking forward to a time when we actually have the choice.if you could change one thing it would be...That awkward moment in comedies right before everything turns out ok in the end.go-to item ON the club menuTwo eggs over medium with two pieces of dry white toast and a coffee on the patio just as the kitchen opens. Perfection.BEST PLACE TO SEE A SUNSETBeach O’Pines (with a cleansing G&T). Though Gustavia is also pretty good. Actor who would play you in the movie about your lifeI’m with Fauci on this one, but given the current state of affairs anyone with a mullet would likely get a call back. Most memorable moment after one year of membershipEvery time I step on the 8th tee.

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With the current pandemic that is upon us, the landscape of cooking and serving has changed drastically. Safe food handling procedures have always been the Hunt Club’s priority and with the pandemic of Covid-19 this has again demonstrated the importance of food safety and safe food handling procedures. Not only has the way we cook changed, but also the way we approach and deliver to our Members.The kitchen has always used sanitizer and ensured that we adhere to health codes, but in recent months, we have increased the amount of cleaning we do and the way we handle food. We sanitize surfaces and switch out equipment more often. We have fewer cooks in the kitchen to ensure social distancing, and fewer servers through the kitchen as well. The staff in the kitchen are all wearing face masks to mitigate potential illness from spreading through the brigade and less hands are touching the product that you receive than ever before. Ordering and procurement of food has also changed. One weekly order is now the standard compared to orders we used to receive daily. Some products are no longer available due to factories reducing to the essentials. Produce is also becoming more basic. Some of the lettuces we once used are no longer available and we expect to see more items go missing as the weeks progress and seasonal migrant workers become less available.This is what we know from stories in the paper, on T.V. or the radio.Michael Stark, Executive Chef - mstark@londonhuntclub.comCOOKING IN COVID9 SUMMER 2020But its not all doom and gloom. The Hunt Club is proud to continue to offer bi-weekly cooking classes presented on the ZOOM platform, which have been very popular. We also have Market Take-Out available where you can purchase grocery bags, cuts of meat like steaks, salmon and pork chops, and some pantry essentials. We are offering pre-made meals like lasagnas and pot pies and take-out a la carte meals that you can order half an hour in advance. All of these products can be picked up at the Club via a no contact pick up table.Additionally, as usual, custom menus and meals for special occasions are available. If you have a birthday or just want a specific family meal do not hesitate to contact myself or Chris Carnegie at the Club, we will do our best to facilitate your request. As we continue to offer innovative food and entertainment in addition to our patio dining, I would like to thank everyone for their continued support of the Club. By purchasing food and beverage from the Club you are helping keep staff on their toes ready to serve and most importantly employed, thank you. Stay safe and if you have not tried a cooking class sign up and give one a try, I am confident you will enjoy it.

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12 SUMMER 2020The landscape of hospitality has been completely re-written thanks to Covid-19. Everything that professionals in the industry have accomplished is out the window and we are now in a time of “re-inventing” to offer a safe dining experience. As I write this report patios have begun to reopen. When considering our reopening we have relied on information from other provinces and parts of the world who have opened their dining doors to get a glimpse of what dining may look like at the Club in the near future.What we’ve learned is the emphasis on executing service from a safe distance. This will prove to be a challenge as servers are usually required to be very close to the tables to offer an exceptional experience and properly receive order details. Touch points will be scrutinized like never before including handling menus, pouring a glass of water, delivering plates and drinks to the table, and then clearing plates and drinks from the table. Although it will be impossible to be completely hands off there are ways we can reduce these touch points. Here at the Club we have the luxury of space. So, even though tables will be spaced at two metres apart we will be able to accommodate more diners. Restaurants on the west coast of Canada that have opened are allowing reservations with a maximum of 6 people per table and no walk-ins. The same will be here as it gives us better control of traffic and the ability to strategically space tables. Menus will also become a thing of the past as we look to utilize QR code technology at the table to have the menu display on your cellphone (although we will still carry a limited number of disposable menus for diners without phones). Service style will change drastically. Water pitchers will be left on or near your table to pour yourself as needed. Food will be delivered to the table by a server on a large tray to a tray stand beside your table. Once the tray is delivered the server will step away and indicate the dishes from a safe distance, which then the patrons at the table will retrieve. This eliminates a touch point altogether, and keeps your space and the server’s space separated. This practice will also be the same for beverages. Salt and pepper shakers will not be left on the tables and will be sanitized after every use. Serving staff will take extra precautions by wearing masks where required and constantly washing and sanitizing their hands to ensure safety for the membership and fellow staff members.This will be a continually evolving operation as we await a vaccine. One thing you can count on is that here at the London Hunt and Country Club we cannot wait for all of you to join us again in our dining areas to enjoy the food, service and great company that make you all proud to be Members. We hope to see you soon!Chris Carnegie, Director of Food and Beverageccarnegie@londonhuntclub.comDINING EXPERIENCE

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Tim McKeiver, Head Golf Professional - tmckeiver@londonhuntclub.comGolf is played by around 55 million people on 32,000 golf courses in over 200 countries. These are impressive numbers, but even more so is the fact that all of us golfers could actually be substantially benefiting our overall health.LIVE LONGERActive people live an average of 7 years longer than couch potatoes. Walking the London Hunt and Country Club is around 12,000 steps or 8 km, exceeding the recommended daily amount of steps for good health. HEARTWalking 2.5 hours per week reduces the risk of having a heart attack by 30-40%BONESRegular exercise helps prevent hip fractures and keeps bones strong.HAPPINESSRegular exercise improves our overall mood and decreases anxiety and depression. Given that all of our lives have turned upside down over the last three months the benefits to playing golf have never been more important. It makes no difference whether you are a scratch player or a higher handicap. The physical, mental and social benefits to playing and interacting with fellow members and friends have never been more important. We look forward to seeing you on the first tee or the driving range soon! GOLF HEALTH BENEFITS13 SUMMER 2020

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15 SUMMER 2020A golf course in Northern climates awakens slowly, like a freight train beginning its journey down the tracks...a tremendous amount of energy, planning and inputs over time are required to bring the locomotive up to speed. The need to forge ahead with established plans and routines came to a sudden halt March 18, 2020. On Grounds, all non-essential activities stopped, leaving a sleeping giant awaiting the mercy of Mother Nature and governmental Covid-19 guidelines.As in all business, a time/labour continuum exists…Greenkeeping is no exception and has increasingly become a large, Team oriented group, focused to gain efficiencies relative to the demands and expectations of modern golf. It is a highly skilled working environment, with staff who are professionally trained to complete necessary daily roles without which the entire operation would grind to a halt.In essence, the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent government state of emergency provided the halt….globally golf courses were mandated to close, in some regions and countries, operations were not allowed access to perform even the basic of course maintenance operations causing potential catastrophic business losses. A living entity much like a farm requires constant care…untouched for too long and the business asset would fail under environmental pressures. Fortunately, when the crisis began in mid-March the climate in Ontario was bitter cold with limited to no growth potential. The next 4 weeks span of unseasonable cool weather, including snow, afforded time to triage various opening scenarios due to strict government regulations.The first step in our Grounds crisis plan was to ensure the safety and well-being of our staff while balancing early course requirements. The staffing levels during March comprised our core management Team of 4 Assistants and 1 Equipment Manager. At the time the crisis began only a few seasonal staff were on-boarded to help with the removal of our winter greens covers. The assistance program developed by the government ensured these seasonal workers would be financially cared for, when furloughed, as we now planned next steps. Labour budget re-forecasting for worst case scenarios, including full closure were determined, indeed, multiple scenarios have passed since April with operational capacity slowly increasing towards normal.PREPAREKnowing our operational demands we cancelled intensive early season scheduled activities and immediately began learning of the Covid-19 health precautions to eliminate the risk and exposure to our core Team. The need to provide clear guidelines quickly becameJayson Griffiths, Golf Course Superintendent - jgriffiths@londonhuntclub.comGROUNDS REPORT

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16 SUMMER 2020available via provincial and federal best practice resources. In fact, the Covid-19 App was sent to all staff to keep updated daily with government recommendations and developments. As Greenkeepers we look forward and positioned our inventory of PPE to be ahead of the curve. Individual PPE buckets were purchased for each staff member containing disposable gloves, hand sanitizer and personal pump disinfecting spray bottles. In addition, the weekly Staff E-news has been a valuable aid to communicate best management practices to new and returning staff.TAKING PREVENTATIVE MEASURESThe focus early on was developing redundancy to our Grounds operations should an individual fall ill or be unavailable to work. Immediately we subdivided our management group of assistants into 2 teams. Our hiring this winter of an apprentice mechanic and apprentice assistant afforded further depth to our group of talented professionals who would be tasked to lead the arrival of select staff over the coming weeks. In addition to subdividing our key staff we further sub-divided our building complexes into distinct work zones with strict limited access. Break rooms and restrooms were divided amongst the office complex, mechanic shops and trap chalet buildings with staggered entry times for cleaning to minimize contact amongst individuals.COMMUNICATION AND SCHEDULINGEarly in the pandemic we realized “normal operations” of morning team meetings of 30+ staff in our common break room would not be available. The need to increase communications with our team lead to the use of WhatsApp and an online greenkeeping task tracking platform, TurfCloud. Staggered start times would be a necessary option due to the 6’ distancing rule; a challenge at the best of times as many grounds tasks are performed side by side both in sharing work vehicles and performing work in bunkers. With that said, our Hunt Club fleet of utility vehicles allowed for the personal assignment of individual carts with individual tools for each hourly staff. These vehicles, in-essence, became remote offices, lunchrooms and tool rooms for the people who take pride in maintaining the property. As assigned, each vehicle is thoroughly cared for and sanitized multiple times per day by the operator.GOLF IS IN THIS TOGETHERThe beauty of golf is the emotional and physical benefit it provides to the players who play the game and people who keep the green. The ability to be outside with friends and fellow golfers, to walk the property, to swing a club, to hit a little white ball and to enjoy the essence of the game has caused a resurgence in golfs popularity. On behalf of Grounds, we are thankful to all the membership for the resources and opportunities you have provided our staff and look forward to seeing you on course, saying hello while keeping our distance.

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18 SUMMER 2020Adam Baranowski, Director of Tennis - abaranowski@londonhuntclub.comTHE LOVE OF THE GAMEWe are living in an interesting period at this juncture in time, social distancing seems to be the norm. Now more than ever is a great time to start playing tennis. It’s the perfect sport to keep social distancing in mind. Whether you play singles or doubles there is enough space on the court for all. Being outside and getting fresh air is the best medicine for what is happening “out there” so to speak. One thing that can unite and brings us together is the sport we play, in this case Tennis. It depends on how one looks at it, but the way I see it, we have to constantly give our sport attention, or it will get jealous. The more time you give it, the more it responds with kindness and appreciation. It is never in a rush so be patient with it. It will expose your biggest weakness as well as your strengths. It will compensate you but don’t expect it, be thankful for it. It can be frustrating at times depending on who is on the other side of the court but remember, in a way, the only person you are playing against is yourself. It is very selfish, but once in a while it will reward you with a feeling of euphoria like never before. A sense of accomplishment will come to effect, and it will throw you a bone once in a while, but as soon as that success disappears it will bring you back down to earth. It will humble you very quickly, no matter what level you play. It will teach you things about yourself you never thought existed without saying a word. It will push your boundaries to the point where you want to quit and give up. It will try to break you on every level – emotional, physical and mental. The trick is not to get attached to something that is not yours, never was and never will be. Enjoy your moment with it and then let go as soon as you leave the court. Every age and demographic will learn something from it, no matter what level you play.It can become your biggest foe or your best friend. It is in your mind when you do your day to day, it is in you and becomes part of you. Once you get to know it, like really know it, you will appreciate what it has given you. The aches and pains will be worth it, trust me I know.

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Tracey Machesney, Fitness Manager - tmachesney@londonhuntclub.comSTAYING SAFE & HEALTHYIt has been a unique couple of months for all of us to say the least, I am eager to get back to a healthy ‘normal’ in the Fitness Center as I’m hoping you all are as well. With the change and uncertainty in our every day lives at the moment, it can take a large toll on our psychological and physical well being. Affects may include stress, depression, anxiety, weight gain/loss, sleep deprivation, and lack of routine to name a few. Additionally, some of the resources we usually use to help cope and gain support with these psychological and physical difficulties may be closed or limited. Thankfully, fitness is something we can engage in even when we are isolated at home working, entertaining our children, and trying to stay safe. Here are a few tips and tricks for you until we can safely return to the Fitness Centre.BENEFITS OF EXERCISE FOR MENTAL HEALTH• Increases assertiveness, confidence, positivity, emotional stability, memory, independence, perception and self-esteem. • Decreases anger, anxiety, confusion, depression, stress and tension.• Improves sleeping habits, eating habits and self control. WAYS TO STAY ACTIVE AT HOME• go for a walk or hike• scavenger hunt with your children• swimming• biking• up and down stairs• gardening• strength routine without or without equipment • join the Hunt Club’s virtual fitness classes on Zoom • follow one of the recorded virtual fitness classes offered by the Hunt Club Fitness Center• virtual Personal Training by one of our qualified trainersWHAT TO EXPECT WHEN FITNESS REOPENS• spaced out/relocated equipment• removal of equipment that is difficult to clean• registration required to use the weight room with a limited number of participants• required registration for all classes with a limited number of participants to ensure social distancing• limited to zero touch points• bring your own water bottle with no access to water fountain• bring your own towel with no access to towelsWe look forward to getting the green light to reopen the Fitness Center and to creating our new ‘normal’. There will likely be a small adjustment period including new processes as we are guided through reopening by the government while keeping our members and staff safe. In the meantime, bring your dog, children or friend to the walking trail in the horse fields at the Club. This 1km trail is cut weekly, wide enough to accommodate social distancing, with the natural growth of the field surrounding it. Enjoy your daily walk or run at the Club. Please be sure to follow social distancing protocol, clean up after your pet and watch your step – the ground can be uneven at times.Stay healthy and safe!19 SUMMER 2020

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OUR PETS CAN BE REALLY SILLY!WHICH FUNNY FACE IS YOUR FAVOURITE? dog quiz1. Welsh Corgies were orginally bred to do whata) chase people away b) herd cattlec) hunt rabbits c) cut the grass2. what are saint bernard dogs considered to be good at?a) rescue b) hunting c) acting d) guarding3. beagles belong to which group of dogs?a) pointers b) retrievers c) hounds d) mutts4. The chihuahua breed is native to what country?a) Japan b) France c) Mexico d) Bolivia 5. Pugs used to be a favoured pet of which rulers?a) egyptian pharaohs b) chinese emperorsc) roman emperors c) american presidents6. What ancestor do all dog breds have in common?a) cat b) ape c) dinosaur d) wolf7. Which of these dogs is considered the biggest?a) poodle b) great dane c) spaniel d) yorkie answers: 1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-c, 5-b, 6-d, 7-b7Q: What dog keeps thebest time? A: A watch dog!Q: Why don't dogs makegood dancers?A: Because they havetwo left feet! MEET DOLLEYShe is a Labrador retriever who works for the Loudon County Fire and Rescue Department in Virginia. She helps firefighters figure out what started a blaze. When a fire breaks out, Dolley goes into action after firefighters douse the flames.Her super-strong nose sniffs out chemicals that may have started the fire.

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