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WHAT S INSIDE Board of Directors BOARD OF DIRECTORS Peter Hall CONTENTS WINTER 2022 2023 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 BRAISING CCM CCE Chief Operating Officer Chris Lawson PGA of Canada Director of Golf 17 Jayson Griffiths Director of Agronomy and Grounds GROUNDS REPORT Adam Baranowski Director of Racquet Sports Ken Cannon CPA CA Director of Finance and Administration Michael Hearse 8 60 SECONDS WITH ALSO IN THIS ISSUE PRESIDENT S MESSAGE 03 C H IEF O PER ATIN G O FFIC ER S R EPO RT 05 H O W TO PR EV EN T Y O U R G AME FR O M H IB ER N ATIN G 15 CCM Director of Clubhouse Operations A YEAR IN REVIEW 1 9 Tracey Machesney NEW CHALLENGES 21 Fitness Manager J U ST FO R J U N IO R S 22 Michael Stark Executive Chef 2 13 FACILITY EVOLUTION EVENT CALENDAR 23 WINTER 2022 2023

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PRESIDENT S REPORT Board of Directors PRESIDENT S MESSAGE Peter Hall peterhall autotube com The golf course renovation project is top of mind for most of us and I am happy to report that the project is on schedule The good fall weather has allowed the crews to work late into the evenings and weekends and has been very favourable for helping the sod take root I would like to recognize Chris Lawson and Jayson Griffiths as well as Doug Mackenzie and the Hurdzan team for their dedication and hard work on this project They meet in person on the course several times per month to make adjustments check progress and make any necessary corrections I have attended one of their walkabouts and was very impressed with the level of detail and understanding that they each bring to the project I am confident that we will all be very pleased with our new golf course play several courses as well as practice The golf calendar returned to almost normal level this season with total rounds still up approximately 10 from pre pandemic levels which has proven to be much more manageable than in the past two years Thank you to the Pro Shop team for another successful season Our winter golf facility is now open and we have added two new simulators this year which will allow members to A dues increase for regular Shareholder members of 7 has been approved by the Board for 2023 The Fee Schedule can be viewed in its entirety on the Member s website under Resources 3 Adam Baranowski and the Racquets Team have again provided members with a superior tennis and pickleball experience this past summer We look forward to welcoming our tennis associates to participate in pickleball starting next spring which will bring more activity to the pickleball section The Finance and Audit committee recently held their meeting to review the 2023 budget prepared by management which has now been approved by the Board The Club remains in good financial standing despite wage and input cost increases in almost every part of the club s operations Thank you to all those members who took the time to participate in the restaurant renovation focus groups WINTER 2022 2023

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PRESIDENT S REPORT as well as those who have completed the survey This data has been compiled by the facilitator and sent to Mackay Wong to be used in drafting the design for the new bar and restaurant area We expect to have digital designs ready for January 2023 followed by a shareholder vote in February 2023 The project is targeted to begin January 2024 with completion by the spring of 2024 We are welcoming 12 new member families into the Club in January which will bring us up to our target of 485 families or approximately 1560 eligible golfing members A warm welcome to those new member families The current waitlist remains at a level of three to four years The Board would like to recognize Monica Mick for her many years at the Club Monica was a highly valued member of the senior management team and has moved on to her next challenge The Club has enjoyed excellent financial leadership by Monica for many years and we thank her and wish her well in the future Cannon who has taken over as Director of Finance and Administration Please join Jon and the Board in welcoming Ken to the Club On behalf of myself and the rest of the Board we wish each of you a happy and relaxing holiday season Peter Hall Club President We were lucky to find an excellent candidate in Ken 4 W I NS TE P RR I2N0G2 22 20022 03

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COO REPORT Winter Report Jon Nusink GM COO jnusink londonhuntclub com 2022 was an excitingly busy year Although the Golf Course Project began years ago the first shovel hit the ground on August 2nd We have benefitted from good weather in the latter part of the summer and early fall but faced an early winter in mid November that diminished our ability to stay ahead of schedule Regardless we continue to be on time and on budget Updates on progress will continue throughout the winter with visuals where available to keep all the snow birds informed If you haven t seen the frequent drone footage during regular updates they are all stored on our YouTube page for viewing anytime The year has also been a challenging one in terms of supply chain issues inflationary pressures and other economic uncertainties both nationally and locally Despite this our financial position remains very positive overall and our waitlist for new members continues to grow ensuring that we will be at our membership cap for at least the next few years The Covid era is slowly disappearing and although usage is still up in all sections compared to pre covid data it has been normalizing to a more reasonable level this year As mentioned in the President s Message the Board approved the Finance and Audit Committee s recommended budget which includes dues increases for 2023 The primary category of Resident Shareholder will realize a 7 590 per couple annual increase in the dues portion of their costs with no changes to the Long Range Planning Fund or Minimum Dining Requirement fees While this increase is above the 5 year average of 3 8 the Club s goal has been to keep dues increases at a minimum while remaining fiscally responsible for the coming and future years Industry wide Clubs in Canada are reporting an average increase of 7 2 according to recent consultant s reports The Consumer Price Index over the last 6 months has hovered between 6 9 and 8 1 percent some key items that we depend on have seen increases fluctuating between 10 and 55 including the cost of seed fertilizer fuel and food Labour has been a big challenge post Covid both from an availability and cost perspective Minimum wage continues to rise with the most extreme being in the food and beverage servers wage which has increased 20 over the last two years Coupled with the statistic by Restaurants Canada that over a third of all hospitality workers did not return to the job post Covid the result is a very high demand market where properties need to compete aggressively for workers The Club has been committed to besting the minimum wage and is working towards being a living wage employer to improve our attraction and retention which will in turn improve our employee s lives and result in a better member experience due to less turnover The Board commissioned a competitive wage analysis this year which revealed that we have some progress to make as most positions fell under the industry benchmarks We are committed to continue to improve this for the reasons mentioned above As we continue to learn to live with Covid and things continue to open up we saw a good spike in private events likely from pent up demand over the last few years especially with weddings However corporate business has not returned yet and we look forward to things further normalizing in the coming year If you know of any organizations or companies that would benefit from their event being hosted at the Club we would love to help make their celebration memorable and would greatly appreciate the referral The Entrance Fee was increased in September 2021 and remains unchanged for the time being but it would be a reasonable expectation that this also will rise as the waitlist continues to grow in time If you have any friends or colleagues wishing to join the Club in the future there is no better time to begin the process than now to avoid any further delays 5 WINTER 2022 2023

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COO REPORT Membership numbers continue to be healthy with an extensive waitlist nearing 60 families I often get asked how long the waitlist is in terms of time which is a very difficult value to predict but at an average of 15 new families entering each year a good answer is approximately 3 4 years from the bottom of the list We continue to monitor facility usage and have found that historically 1560 members with golfing privileges produces our desired 26 000 27 000 rounds of golf resulting in a reasonable amount of access to the tee Please help me in welcoming the following 12 families to the Veranda Category which is the top of the waitlist and provides limited access to golf while waiting for a full spot to open up John and Katherine Pryde are new Non Resident Veranda Legacy Members The Prydes reside in New York where John is an Executive Director with CIBC Capital Markets and Katherine is in Investor Relations at Enthusiast Gaming They were proposed by Fred Steciuk and seconded by Matt Dale Andrew Guzi and Anne Marie Sanchez are new Resident Shareholder Veranda Members with their children Lucas Samantha and Veronica Andrew is a dentist and partner at Argyle Dental and Anne Marie is Senior Manager Strategy and Planning at London lnterCommunity Health Centre They were proposed by George Aiello and seconded by Mark Fantegrossi Ken and Sonia Patpatia are new Resident Shareholder Veranda Members Ken is a real estate broker and Sonia is a realtor both with Century21 First Canadian Corp Brokerage They were proposed by Amit Shah and seconded by Ryan Hodge Bill and Laurie Dietz are new Resident Shareholder Veranda Members with their children Anna and Lucia Bill is the President of Paul Davis Restoration Inc and Laurie is President and CEO of Telelink Services TLS They were proposed by Jay Nash and seconded by Fred Steciuk Brodie Watson and Stephanie Neskas are new Resident Shareholder Veranda Members with their children Cole and Tatum Brodie owns Brodco Construction and Stephanie is part of the business management team at 3M They were proposed by Matthew Thuss and Beth Craven Thuss and seconded by Deirdre Brown and Kirk Hollohan Peter and Barbara Meyer have been Tennis Associates for over 16 years and are now moving to full Membership via the Veranda Peter is an owner at Royal Lepage Triland Realty and Barbara is a bookkeeper They join with their children Santiago and Savanah They were proposed by Steve and Sharon Doubt and seconded by Jim and JoAnne Bailey Janet and Greg Carr have rejoined the Club after resigning in October 2020 Welcome back Craig Geerlinks and Veronica King have joined the Club as Resident Veranda Members with their children Chloe and Georgia Craig and Veronica own and operate three Home Hardware stores in St Thomas Port Stanley and Komoka They were proposed by Cam Law and seconded by Bryan Channer Jacob and Stephanie Pace have joined as Intermediate Veranda Members with their 3 young children Addison Bridget and Sullivan Jacob is an Emergency Room and Traumatology physician at London Health Sciences Centre as well as an associate professor at Western and Stephanie is a nurse They were proposed by Jeff Romkey and seconded by Michael McDonald Jason and Kim Devison have joined as Resident Shareholder Veranada Members with their son Nolan Jason is a portfolio manager at RBC Dominion Securities Inc and Kim is a director at Fertilizer Canada They were proposed by Kelly Scrivens and seconded by Duncan MacKinlay Robert and Lisa Clark have joined as Resident Shareholder Veranda Members The Clark s are recently retired Robert as an executive with Pickseed and Lisa from work in continuing education at Trent University and Western University and have relocated to London from Peterborough They were proposed by Greg Rumble and seconded by Dennis Dalton 6 WINTER 2022 2023

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COO REPORT Jason and Neikea Wilcox and their children Avery and Olivia have joined as full Intermediate Members Jason is the co founder and CEO of Waste Solutions Canada a leading independent manager of waste and recycling services in Canada and Neikea is a part time fitness instructor They were proposed by Cam Law and seconded by Rob Stockie A warm welcome to our new families Early in January we will begin our Oxford Room modifications and a renovation and upgrade of the kitchen in the Member Dining Areas Michael Hearse outlines all the exciting details in his submission to this magazine issue In his article Peter Hall mentions the timelines we are currently working on to bring you the final plans and details of our Restaurant Renovation which will include the Grill Room Terrace Lounge Glenmore Room and Glenmore Lounge We continue to work with the designer and contractor to finalize the proposals which will culminate in a Shareholder s vote by late February if all goes to plan Then by June we will need to begin ordering furniture and equipment and line up the contractor s teams to commence with the project in January 2024 Every year at the Staff Holiday Party several staff are recognized for their service and contribution to the Club in the form of quinquennial awards I am very proud to recognize the following staff for their loyalty 5 years Laura Vieira Admin Inna Pysznyj Clubhouse Matt Paparella F B James and David Ortega Court Maintenance Krista Miriam Racquets Coordinator and Hospitality Supervisor Justin Fleming Culinary Michael Hearse Dir Clubhouse Operations 10 years Julie Cumming Sous Chef Michael Stark Executive Chef Brandie Cooper Membership and Communications Manager Jayson Griffiths Dir Agronomy and Grounds 20 years Chris Cowen Racquets Maintenance Kirubel Abbed Kitchen And last but certainly not least Deb Dale our Assistant Superintendent has devoted 40 years to the Club On behalf of Staff and Management we wish you the Merriest of Christmas and a happy and healthy new year ahead It s going to be a great one LONDON HUNT AND COUNTRY CLUB IN MEMORIAM 7 Donna Dagnone Ken Willoughby December 24 1943 October 11 2022 September 19 1934 October 24 2022 Norm Puhl Patricia Skinner December 2 1949 October 28 2022 June 16 1943 November 1 2022 Peter Fowler Jo Ann Sweeney September 29 1938 November 16 2022 October 4 1936 November 20 2022 WINTER 2022 2023

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60 SECONDS WITH 60 Seconds With NOVA SCOTIA NATIVE AND NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR TRINA KENNEDY GO TO ITEM ON THE MENU AT THE CLUB Beet salad with salmon has always been a favourite SOMETHING NEW YOU WANT TO TRY OR SEE IN 2023 Mediterranean cruise HOLIDAY TRADITION My family sends a Nova Scotian balsam fir Christmas wreath for our front door Always nice to have a touch of home during the holidays CAT OR DOG I love both but have neither Maybe someday NEW YEAR S EVE QUIET NIGHT IN OR WILD NIGHT OUT Wild night out UNFORGETTABLE VIEW 5th green overlooking the ocean at Royal Portrush or sunset overlooking the 18th green at Cabot Links Both views will never get old SOMETHING YOU CAN T LIVE WITHOUT Vitamix blender It s used daily to make some sort of nutritious shake WHO YOU WOULD LOVE TO DINE WITH PAST OR PRESENT IF GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY The Simpson and Kennedy clans With family spread over the country it s special when we can be together OCEAN VIEW OR MOUNTAIN VIEW Ocean views always make me feel closer to home east coast There s something comforting about ocean air and the sound of waves PIECE OF ADVICE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE JUST BEGINNING THEIR HEALTH AND WELLNESS JOURNEY Small simple modifications are often the most sustainable way to incorporate long lasting change 8 WINTER 2022 2023

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F B REPORT Braising Michael Stark Executive Chef mstark londonhuntclub com instagram com huntclubfoodandbeverage With the winter weather upon us now is the time of year we think about heavy rich foods to sustain us through the colder months One the best methods for preparing heavier rich foods that will surely nourish a person through the winter is braising Braising may be one of the oldest and simplest forms of cooking It is a combination of techniques that usually begins with searing or browning a large cut of meat that is typically not a prime meat The browned cut is then cooked in a liquid of some sort be it wine stock beer or milk This differs from stewing as a smaller amount of liquid is used in braising The attraction to braising is the simplicity of the technique a one pot meal that does not involve a large amount of time to prepare On the other hand it does take a significant amount of time to cook The finished product of a properly braised dish is a fork tender piece of meat and a wonderfully flavourful sauce or jus usually accompanied with flavourful tender vegetables The proper technique for braising is as follows The piece of meat chosen for a braise is usually a tough cut of meat Tougher cuts of meat have more connective tissues and tighter well formed muscle These cuts flanks legs etc also usually carry higher amounts of collagen and fat Searing the cut well on all sides to ensure a nice browning will create a full flavour for the finished product The slow cooking nature of a braise allows these fats and collagens to be broken down adding a richness to the resulting broth The meat itself through the slow cooking becomes very tender and palatable The vegetables added to the braise also become tender and very flavourful Another benefit to a great braise is that none of the nutrients are discarded they are all in the broth and not lost to a disposed cooking liquid like boiled and buttered carrots for example A proper braising pot should be thick walled and have a lid that is dimpled These dimples allow for the condensation to evenly disperse over the products being braised in the form of small droplets A braising pot like a Dutch oven is a great vessel to cook in I have included a recipe for a braised beef dish that I encourage you to try at home this winter B R A IS E D BE E F RE CI P E IN G R ED I EN TS M E T HOD 1 Heat braising pot to high and brown meat well on all sides a small amount of vegetable oil may be used one and half pounds of beef short ribs or beef chuck flat two cups of red wine your choice two cups of beef stock made from bouillon is okay sprigs of rosemary and thyme two carrots one large onion white 4 Add the vegetables all cut in larger pieces and the herbs one stalk celery 5 Place the meat resting on top of the vegetables one tablespoon of tomato paste one teaspoon brown sugar salt and pepper to taste 2 Remove the meat and add the wine Deglaze the pot until the wine has reduced by half and all the brown bits on the bottom of the pan have lifted 3 Place your stock in the pot with brown sugar and pepper to taste do not add salt until the end 6 Place a lid on your braising pot and place in a 375F oven for four to five hours 7 All ovens cook at a different rate check for fork tenderness at the fourth hour and return to oven if necessary You may have to add more liquid to the braise If so only use water as reducing more stock may bitter you braise 8 Once the meat is cooked taste the jus and adjust seasoning with salt at this point 12 WINTER 2022 2023

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CLUBHOUSE REPORT Facility Evolutions for improved service and sustainability Michael Hearse Director of Clubhouse Operations mhearse londonhuntclub com Learn about the plan at www restaurantmasterplan com It should be noted that the details communicated within this article could change to accommodate service or be amended for structural or construction related reasons We appreciate your patience and understanding with any adjustments that might occur throughout the projects As a continued investment in the growth and evaluation of the food and beverage amenities of the Club the Board of Directors has approved the renovation of the Glenmore Kitchen as well as Oxford Room beginning January 2nd of 2023 Both projects are presented with the goal of providing more service improving efficiency adapting to the utilization of the membership and are estimated to be completed in advance of Spring The improvement of the Glenmore Kitchen is a capital refurbishment where we will see the layout altered to improve the functionality of the space and make the interaction between our Service and Culinary Teams more efficient Included within this upgrade is a new flooring system improved wall coverings the addition of a walk in fridge a new layout for the prep and plating lines that includes all new modern equipment and an upgraded hood system to accommodate that equipment The renovation being undertaken in the Oxford Room will transform that space to become a caf inspired quick service destination designed to present artisanal coffee freshly prepared baked goods grab and go offerings for the first tee and be a space in which the membership can quietly review emails do work remotely or read the paper These improvements will see changes to the flooring a relocation of the booths to the windows the addition of a quick service display counter top of the line coffee equipment and casual lounge furniture that will welcome you to relax and enjoy the freshly renewed atmosphere Members will be able to order items through the Hunt Club app and pick them up at a space provided at the end of the counter on their way to work home or the first tee The space will also be great for a casual lunch or family meal While these projects are being completed there will be an inherent disruption to certain service areas of the Club Our Food and Beverage Team is looking forward to meeting this challenge with creativity hard work and by leaning into the disruption to create for you and your family memorable experiences It is our hope that this article helps you navigate this temporary inconvenience in conjunction with the published winter hours of operation 13 WINTER 2022 2023

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CLUBHOUSE REPORT Throughout the duration of these projects the Glenmore Kitchen Glenmore Dining Room Terrace Lounge Oxford Room and Grill Room will be unavailable for service Access to these areas will be restricted through the use of hoarding walls that will be constructed for health and safety All food preparation and service will be presented out of the Banquet Kitchen with our newly implemented mobile POS stations providing our a la carte Service Team the ability to continue to ring orders through from any location within the Clubhouse that has Wi Fi The pager system will remain in place to notify Service Team Members of completed orders with the addition of food runners on busy nights to ensure freshly delivered culinary items Our Food and Beverage Team will utilize the Glenmore Lounge and Main Bar as the pre lunch dinner cocktail area with the Main Lounge being converted into the Glenmore Dining Room It is our intention to transform this space into a destination with regional or culinary themes that will inspire our members to dine and include periodic live entertainment The Private Dining Room and South Lounge will be utilized as the Oxford Room with an immersive family experience being presented that may include fun interactive ideas and features The Ball Room will be utilized for any event functions that are presented during the construction phase of the project with any dates or times where a calendar conflict may affect a la carte dining being communicated by the Food and Beverage Team Although in most cases alternative arrangements for service will be made there may be dates and times during which service is not possible and may not be able to be provided We appreciate your patience and understanding in advance if any such instances arise in the future Access to these relocated dining rooms and formal events will be through the front foyer doors under the porte cochere The Host Stand for reservations will be located at the Members Only door off the front foyer heading toward the Main Bar area This is where reservations can be placed and where Members and guests can check in for their dining arrangements The courtesy hot beverage station will be relocated in the Oxford Room foyer at the top of the stairs for Members and guests to enjoy a hot coffee or tea Access to Fitness will remain available through the side door located near the front foyer as well as the Oxford Room hallway doors outside the Pro Shop A refurbishment project for the studio floor will take place from January 3rd to the 13th so please refer to the posted winter hours of operation for availability Access to the Indoor Golf Academy and Pro Shop will remain through the Oxford Room hallway doors outside the Pro Shop or through the Pro Shop entrance Thank you for your support and encouragement of these projects that we know will bring great enjoyment to the membership moving forward We look forward to navigating these renovations collaboratively and to their completion 14 WINTER 2022 2023

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GOLF REPORT How to Prevent Your Game From Hibernating this winter Chris Lawson Director of Golf clawson londonhuntclub com instagram com londonhuntclub_proshop For those of us who live in cold weather climates the winter can be one of the most damaging things to our golf games If you want to make sure your game does not hibernate there are plenty of things you can do to ensure your game is fresh in the spring We have laid out several action items that can be done during the winter along with accompanying suggestions to implement them Most of them can be accomplished at the Club or from the comfort of your home this off season You don t have to do every single one of them but depending on your winter plans there s actually quite a bit you can do Review Evaluate and Plan Each of the Golf Professionals here at the Club complete an end of year review of their season to reflect on how they played compared to the goals they established last winter One of the best ways to evaluate these goals is to use the Golf Canada app Not just by inputting scores but using their hole by hole and stats inputs for feedback For myself one item I tried to improve was greens hit in regulation I spent more time last winter and throughout the season hitting mid to long irons It s not the most fun to hit 4 5 6 irons all the time but it helped my game In addition to this working out and trying to increase core flexibility were goals I worked towards this past season For Connor he worked on putting trying different model putters as well he joined me with the flexibility training Craig focused on minimizing errors and not letting one mistake leading to another Natalie worked on her short game which included chipping and trying out various wedge lofts and bounces to find what worked best for her and Andrew focused on his tee game with his fairway wood and driver knowing that finding fairways is always better than a couple extra yards 15 WINTER 2022 2023

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Here are a few areas to consider for your game this winter GOLF REPORT Fitness Despite what you might have heard starting a fitness routine is a great idea Not only will it help your golf game but it will help you live longer and have a higher quality of life Golf fitness can play an integral part in your improvement plan This winter is a great time to start doing some exercises at the Club s fitness facility or perhaps at home We are happy to attend gym sessions with you and your trainer if you are using one This bridges the two areas and ensures that your golf and fitness goals align We can also provide a library of golf specific training videos or drills Please do not hesitate to ask Putting Almost every golfer has the ability to practice their putting at home It doesn t require much space and there are plenty of ways to make use of what you have at home Another way to maximize your putting practice at home is to add speed training Rather than just trying to make a putt work on speed and distance control consistency Attempt five putts from one location establish a goal line and see how many of the putts reach the line Give yourself a score one point for each ball that reached the line Use your imagination pick up a putting aid device that gives you feedback on whether you have made a putt or not as well as if the putt was hit the correct distance Most are effective with helping your putting stroke Remember you are trying to recreate the same stroke and path If you spend some time putting a few times a week you can easily improve this part of your game This will help you make more of those testy short putts Full Swing Continuing the full movement of your swing is the easiest way to keep your golf muscles active We encourage members to use the Golf Den hitting bays or simulators or if you have enough room swing a golf club at home then you can also stay loose there Mindlessly hitting balls into a net won t do much to fix your swing though There are a few things that I m always working on at home that I would suggest Working on your swing tempo and rhythm is a good place to start The winter months are also a great time to receive feedback or implement a swing change Working with one of our PGA Professionals using technology and setting goals will only improve your swing Regular hitting practice drills and viewing your swing on a screen will definitely help you better your swing and game Never Stop Learning For those of you who are readers there are plenty of great golf books to boost your knowledge during the winter months Books online articles or videos are a great way to change your perspective as a golfer While you don t want to overwhelm yourself with too much information reading up on a few topics can certainly help Should you find something of interest our team can help discuss the pros and cons before making any changes to your game If it s something that can be implemented we can play an integral part in working through how you incorporate the change Evaluate Your Equipment Reviewing your current golf bag and equipment is paramount Perhaps you are in need of new grips or have a club you struggle with Maybe your set is aging you and you wish to demo the latest version Testing clubs in the Golf Den is a great way to try something new so you can hit the ground running in the spring If you are thinking about getting a new set of irons driver or wedges the best thing to do is to speak with one of our knowledgeable PGA team members who can evaluate your current equipment and make suggestions They can accurately test if any of the newer clubs on the market can provide you with a performance upgrade You may find out that your current set of irons is performing just fine but you might need to make adjustments such as your lie angle The off season is a great time to do this because you ll have a few months to hit your clubs within the Golf Den and get used to them before the season starts up again We hope you will consider a few of these items to keep your golf game active Regardless of which items you focus on we are happy to review your season your game or your swing We are available to help you establish new goals and objectives for your game Remember just because it s winter doesn t mean you can t keep your swing in game shape for Spring 16 WINTER 2022 2023

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GROUNDS REPORT Winter Grounds Report Jayson Griffiths Director of Agronomy and Grounds jgriffiths londonhuntclub com twitter com GriffithsJayson As I write this newsletter a fresh blanket of snow covers the landscape The seasonal transition from fall frost to winter snow has begun In reviewing seasons past each year is remembered for certain environmental pressures events or extremes this season was no exception as the collective will of the Membership staff and contractors faced a myriad of challenges head on It is in these moments where a well planned choreographed shortened golf calendar met with agronomic inputs Team building architectural planning construction schedule and adjustments have resulted in what can be described as exciting 120 days ago the golf course began a journey of new discovery from setting the final Club Championship pin Sunday July 31st to the beginning of excavation Tuesday August 2nd to the arrival of snow and the limitation of functional sod installation November 30th I have been asked much about the project the work performed to date and the forecast expectations upon the arrival of a new year It is so hard to express the gratitude towards the enormous amount of physical mental and emotional energy required of so many along this journey in particular the Board of Directors the Membership the Golf Course Master Plan Committee the Golf Committee and the Golf Course Standards and Conditioning Committee Your patience support and words of encouragement have been a catalyst of strength to which the project continues to move forward In addition I would like to commend our architects Hurdzan Golf our prime contractor KCM and the select group of subcontractors involved within the scope of the project drainage irrigation and the final detail of sod installation Hurdles and challenges have presented amongst which the 40 year old irrigation system churning along band aided together while simultaneously installing the new set of life giving irrigation system of arteries and valves 17 WINTER 2022 2023

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GROUNDS REPORT As the Master Plan moves into the second half of the project winter is a time to reflect adjust plan and prepare for an extraordinary spring effort By all measures this fall s work schedule met incredibly tight timelines under ideal weather conditions until an unexpected Polar Vortex in mid November halted any gains made during October Next steps include the following but not limited to pond expansions clean out and stonework to ensure the foundation for which the 10th green and approach will receive the existing fairway Similar work is commencing along the 2nd and 4th pond features to allow architectural enhancements while improving the native aquatic eco systems Throughout the implementation of the project to date there are 4 Grounds Team Members who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes in making each day on course an enjoyable one Our Equipment Manager Taylor Cairns has kept the equipment fleet running and in top form to produce the quality of cut and conditions we have come to expect Assistant Superintendent Deb Dale and 2nd Assistants Matt Deans and Kyle Johnston deserve credit as they continue to invest themselves not only in the success of the golf course and Master Plan project but the success and well being of our thirty five seasonal employees who come together daily to prepare an incredible property In the spirit of Christmas we at Grounds are thankful for your support and encouraged by your kind words smiles and interactions witnessed daily not only agronomic support but the kindness and genuine sincerity expressed on a human level by all Membership meant so much to so many affected by family loss and personal challenges Another fresh blanket of powdered snow will soon arrive where the winter wonderland will present itself for Nature s long winters rest We look forward to seeing you playing your golf course and the exciting Master Plan infrastructure enhancements that lie ahead in 2023 Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your family 18 WINTER 2022 2023

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FITNESS REPORT A Year In Review Tracey Machesney Fitness Manager tmachesney londonhuntclub com https www facebook com LondonHuntClubFitnessCentre The past year in the Fitness Center has been a successful one even with the inconsistency of access due to the Covid 19 pandemic Thank you all for your patience and your support during times of restrictions and limitations in the Fitness Centre Personal Training is at a Club high with more than 70 clients utilizing the expertise and experience of our fantastic Personal Trainers We have over 250 Members regularly using the Fitness Center with over 1200 visits per month inclusive of classes personal training and self led workouts Children s PD Day Camps The Children s PA Day Camps were a first at the Hunt Club this school year The Fitness Centre was happy to host these camps keeping your children active stimulated and entertained for the day So far we have had 2 days of PA day camps with 12 children in the first and 19 children in the second The children were happy to take part in cooking their own pizzas and designing their own salads with Chef Michael and his team in the kitchen Most of their energy was exerted in the fun fitness classes where the children built on their teamwork strengths competitive attributes and athletic skills I had so much fun at the PD Day camps My favorite part was making Christmas crafts to give to my family Tenley Adair 19 17 Next Level Training Program The Next Level Training Program designed for women 40 had great results and responses Because of the requests and registration response we will be offering a daytime program and evening program in January 2023 This program is designed specifically for each woman in the program with emphasis on changes throughout the stages of life and how to adapt and change your workout routine to optimize these changes Please contact Alicia Clow Ennis for more details or to register I highly recommend the Next Level Training Program It is filled with informative practical advice on all aspects of fitness from workouts and strength training to nutrition and the importance of rest days With enthusiasm and encouragement Alicia has challenged me to push beyond my comfort level She has created a schedule that is sustainable for me and I feel stronger healthier and inspired after each session Heidi Needham WINTER 2022 2023

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FITNESS REPORT HuntTalks Women s Health Speaker Series Our Women s Health three part Speaker Series events were not only very informative but also a great social event to initiate much needed conversations about one of the most important topics our health The topics delivered were Nutrition Lifestyle Perimenopause Pelvic Floor Health and Supportive Supplementation for Perimenopause With great success from these events we are happily planning more health talks in 2023 including both men s and women s health topics I am extremely impressed with the Women s Health Series The speakers were amazing and incredibly informative and supportive It s given me the information I need to take control of my own health and helped me work better with my health care providers I strongly believe every woman can benefit from these talks and I am definitely recommending this to all of my friends Thank you to Alicia and Tracey for organizing such great speakers Looking forward to the next series Jennifer Evans Thank you to our female Fitness team for organizing the recent three part lecture series focusing on unique health issues for women for a range of age groups The speakers were informed engaging and empowering The format easily allowed for discussion and questions so we could feel comfortable and safe to ask about sensitive topics that most people only independently read about or worse yet never ask about or base decisions on wrong information assumptions even though we are all intelligent women The speakers shared recent research studies on a range of topics that were conducted on women only which is unique and not often shared in the media This is important as we need to self advocate and make informed decisions and daily actions for ourselves Many of us are busy with families caregivers careers and our community and often make our own questions and health concerns less of a priority In addition speakers shared other strategies to navigate women s health and ways to get a more thorough assessment and treatment by other health care practitioners We all know that one size recommendations do not necessarily fit all women at each unique stage of our lives I look forward to more sessions on women s health as most other lecture series in our community have a different focus and purpose Maureen Wood 20 We are happy to continue to offer the option of virtually attending some of our fitness classes including Yoga Muscle Conditioning and Interval and Core This is a great way to continue your workouts if you are a snowbird in the winter months out of town for a few days or even those days you just don t feel like leaving your house You can access our classes virtually via the Member s website or in the Club s weekly eNews We were happy to add Bobby Gross as a fitness class instructor to our team this past Fall His Mobility and Bootcamp classes have been building in attendance because of his knowledge credentials and motivating personality A mobility class is a great way to stay limber for the 2023 golf pickleball and tennis season and to build strength around your joints to support strong and controlled movement Monthly class schedules are in the eNews on the Member s website or available to take home in the Fitness Center Bobby s Functional Boot Camp and Mobility classes are fantastic He motivates you to push yourself while respecting everyone s capabilities and limitations A fun environment to help build overall strength and endurance I highly recommend Andrea Willoughby Coming in 2023 We are so honoured and thrilled to be inviting Olympian Gold Medalist Damian Warner to the Club with his coach Gar Leyshon to elaborate and inspire us on his Journey to Gold On January 19th 2023 join us for an intimate evening with Damian Warner as he shares his journey to gold with the membership and their guests followed by a fireside chat and Q A with the Hunt Club s own Heather Hiscox Register with Ginny Leyton HuntTalks Men s and Women s Speaker Series events will continue in 2023 Let s take control of our health and be pro active by learning strategies to maintain our health and become more aware of common yet not discussed health concerns Stayed tuned for these speaker series events in the eNews Next Level Training with Alicia will be offered as a daytime program and evening program for 16 sessions each starting in January 2023 Contact Alicia for more details at aclow ennis londonhuntclub com As well PA Day Camps will be run for children until the end of the 2023 school year We thank all of you for your ongoing support as the Fitness Center continuously grows with new programs more events increasing usage and continual variety of fitness classes We wish you all a very prosperous and healthy New Year in 2023 and we hope that means we will see you downstairs in the Fitness Center WINTER 2022 2023

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TENNIS REPORT New Challenges Adam Baranowski Director of Racquet Sports abaranowski londonhuntclub com https www instagram com londonhuntclub_tennis New challenges and opportunities present themselves each day how we approach them will reveal who we are Each November I retrospect the entire year like a movie and make mental notes on how to make the coming year even better than the previous one In this case I am referring to my role as your Racquets Director When I started my first year as an assistant in 2012 I wanted to create a buzz within the tennis community get more members involved in adult and junior clinics programs and lessons and maximize the number of players playing in the leagues and court usage At the end of my first year court occupancy had risen just shy of 30 This year we are at a 41 increase over the last ten years and third busiest season in Club s history With growth and advancement come new responsibilities You can shy away from them and stay in your comfort zone or progress and create a new reality It takes drive and determination to get where you want to be and having the right foundation is key It builds on years of you perfecting your craft applying tweaks that worked and leaving those that didn t behind learning from previous lessons and utilizing them in the future Sharing this knowledge and experience in combination with positive energy brings everything together Sharing the same vision is required to coexist within a team as you work towards the same goal an exceptional member experience Your passion in your profession has to be visible while not loud Once you build this holistic approach you will find that magic happens This past year was our first with pickleball at the Club Even though I was completely new to the sport I was looking forward to this exciting challenge I immersed myself completely in it First I wanted to know more about the sport so I just entered a local tournament in St Thomas with more than 200 players competing in various divisions Here I saw what the fuss was all about It was vibrant fresh and inviting Everyone felt welcome and happy to be there participating A few months later I encouraged my staff Edgar and Ava to enroll in a pickleball certification clinic with me in Ottawa Without hesitation they were on board Since we had a tennis background already understanding and learning the sport came naturally to us Although the three of us became certified I felt it was necessary to hire someone whose experience matched their passion for the game similar to mine with tennis After many months of going through the interview process meeting potential candidates in person as well as on Zoom I finally felt I found someone that would be a perfect fit and exceptional pickleball resource to the membership Her passion enthusiasm and energy was undeniable There s an expression good things happen to those that wait I was that person fortunate to have found someone like Carolyn Stevens I knew once I gave Carolyn the reins she would run with it and did she ever Eager to learn a new operation and relentless to perform professional on and off the court firm but fair creative and passionate I couldn t be more pleased with how the first year of pickleball at the Club took off thanks to her I only see a positive trajectory for this section for years to come People s nature and tendency is to see the obvious what is happening in front of them But seldom do they realize what it takes to create such seamless rewarding and positive experiences especially this year The food and beverage service and execution has leaped many levels this season thanks to our Hospitality Supervisor and League Coordinator Krista Meriam New in her role Krista has been instrumental to our success in the Chalet That however did not happen overnight Her perseverance and work ethic got us there Her willingness to learn something completely new like the Salix reservation system and the tennis and pickleball environment were keys to our success and I must say that was a monumental effort I could not be more proud of our team this season Everyone s contribution played a large part in our success Thank you to each and every member of the Racquets Team 21 WINTER 2022 2023

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JUST 4 JUNIORS L O N D O N H U N T A N D C O U N T RY C L U B JUST4JUNIORS Q Is the aurora borealis heavy A No it s pretty light Family Movie Night BROTHER BEAR In this story the transformation of Kenai is done by the spirits of the ancestors The spirits are represented by the aurora borealis DID YOU KNOW Auroras are dazzling displays of coloured light that sometimes appear in the night sky They occue in Earth s far northern and far southern regions In the Northern Hemisphere such a display is known as aurora borealis or the northern lights In the Southern Hemisphere it is called aurora australis or the southern lights 22 Cool fact In 1619 A D Galileo Galilei seen here coined the term aurora borealis after Aurora the Roman goddess of morning Polar Express Some of the best places to view the aurora borealis are also home to polar bears Name the momma and baby bear below then glue cotton balls on them to make sure they stay nice and warm this winter WINTER 2022 2023

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DECEMBER December HUNT CLUB CHRISTMAS MARKET I December 1 Pre order cookies loaf cakes and frozen meals ready to cook for family gatherings Whether you re entertaining or taking the family on the road these market items are perfect WOMEN S CHRISTMAS PARTY I December 1 It s girls night out and the perfect opportunity to celebrate the season December Hours of Operation Food and Beverage Saturday Sunday 9 00 a m to 9 00 p m Mondays Closed Tuesday to Friday 11 00 a m 9 00 p m Fitness Daily 6 00 a m to 8 00 p m Celebrate with Santa on Sunday December 11 Golf Shop Saturday Sunday 9 00 a m to 4 00 p m Mondays Closed Tuesday to Friday 9 00 a m to 5 00 p m OFFICE CHRISTMAS LUNCH I December 16 22 Holiday Hours of Operation CHILDREN S CHRISTMAS PARTY I December 11 Exceptional offerings set the stage for a casual holiday get together HUNT CLUB FAMILY CHRISTMAS I December 23 A festive evening to celebrate with culinary creations and entertainment NEW YEAR S EVE DINNER I December 31 Enjoy a New Year s Eve feature menu in the Glenmore 23 December 23 9 00 a m to 2 00 p m December 24 25 26 Club closed December 31 Fitness facilities 6 00 a m to 8 00 p m Dining 11 00 a m to 11 00 p m WINTER 2022 2023

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JANUARY FEBRUARY January and February NEW YEAR S DAY I January 1 Club closed for New Year s Day DAMIAN WARNER S JOURNEY TO GOLD I January 19 An intimate evening with Damian Warner as he shares his journey to gold with the membership and their guests followed by a fireside chat and Q A with the Hunt Club s own Heather Hiscox VALENTINE S DAY FEATURE MENU I February 14 Contact the Club to reserve for a table for you and your Valentine to enjoy a feature dinner menu FAMILY DAY I February 20 Club closed for Family Day January Hours of Operation Food and Beverage January 1 to January 17 Closed January 18 to Course Opening Sunday 9 00 a m to 3 00 p m Monday Tuesday Closed Wednesday to Friday 11 00 a m to 9 00 p m Saturday 9 00 a m to 9 00 p m Fitness Hours January 1 to January 9 Closed for floor repair January 10 to January 13 Studio closed weight room open Daily 6 00 a m to 8 00 p m January 14 to January 17 January 14 6 00 a m to 5 00 p m January 15 6 00 a m to 3 00 p m January 16 Closed January 17 6 00 a m to 8 00 p m January 18 to Course Opening Sunday 7 00 a m to 3 00 p m Monday to Saturday 6 00 a m to 8 00 p m 24 WINTER 2022 2023

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