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ALSO IN THIS ISSUEPRESIDENT’S MESSAGE..................... 03CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER’S REPORT............................................... 055 BOOKS FOR EVERY GOLFER............... 14HYBRID SPORTS................................. 19FACES IN THE CLUB................................ 20JUST FOR JUNIORS............................. 21EVENT CALENDAR............................. 23On the cover - PEI mussels photographed by Saleme Fayad Photography.Saleme’s work is also featured on page 1, 4 and 7.Board of DirectorsBOARD OF DIRECTORS Peter HallPresidentDoug DavisFirst Vice PresidentDieter BruckschwaigerSecond Vice PresidentJohn SliskovicPast President Doug MacKenzieNancy GeeBob DiFrusciaMarlene McGrathJeff DotyJohn SteinSandra Van YmerenMANAGEMENT TEAMJon Nusink, CCM CCEChief Operating OfficerChris Lawson, PGA of CanadaDirector of GolfJayson GriffithsDirector of Agronomy and GroundsAdam BaranowskiDirector of Racquet SportsMonica Mick, CPA, CADirector of Finance and AdministrationMichael Hearse, CCMDirector of Clubhouse OperationsAlicia Clow-EnnisFitness ManagerMichael StarkExecutive ChefSUMMER 2022CONTENTS2 SUMMER 2022 860 SECONDS WITH... 17WHAT’S INSIDESUMMERFITNESS 11THEPIZZA 15A GOLFHISTORY

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3 SUMMER 2022PRESIDENT’S REPORTWelcome everyone to the start of the 2022 summer season. I would like to begin with a big thank you to John Sliskovic for his leadership this past year as President. In addition to guiding us through the second half of the pandemic restrictions, he has left the Club in very good nancial position. We had a combination of Zoom and in person meetings throughout the year as restrictions came and went requiring adept technological skills as we navigated through these different meeting formats. Additionally, the Club owes a thank you to Jeff Petrie, Lynne Leitch and Britta Jones who have just ended their terms on the Board and Executive Committees. I would also like to welcome Sandra Van Ymeren and John Stein to the Board and Dieter Bruckschwaiger back as Second Vice President.My term began at the 2022 Annual General Meeting on May 2nd which was also the Opening Day for the Club’s Senior Men’s Golf League. The Women’s Golf Opening Day came next on May 3rd followed by the Men’s Golf Opening Day on May 4th. Men’s Doubles and Women’s Doubles leagues started up the following week and we formally celebrated the addition of pickleball to the Club’s amenities with a Grand Opening Celebration on May 14th. It is certainly refreshing to be enjoying a normal start to the season for the rst time since 2019. Board of DirectorsPRESIDENT’S MESSAGEPeter Hallpeterhall@autotube.comThese opening events were a great opportunity to meet some of the talented staff who have joined the Club. For those of you who have not had the opportunity to meet Natalie, she is the Assistant Professional and Lead Instructor and a proud member of the PGA of Canada. In 2021 she received the Ontario PGA – Assistant Professional of the Year award and brings a wealth of golf operations knowledge with her to the Club. Also new to the Club’s professional staff is Carolyn Stevens. Carolyn has competed at the highest level in the US and has won a number of gold medals at the 5.0 level in both women’s doubles and mixed doubles. She is involved with pickleball both on and off the court including as a board member of the International Federation of Pickleball (IFP) for two years. Carolyn will be heading our programs, clinics, lessons as well as open play days as the Club’s Pickleball Professional. In early May we welcomed Jill St. Amour as our Chef de Cuisine, whose focus will be our member dining restaurants. Jill’s experience is broad, with multiple culinary degrees and was most recently the Executive Chef at Sarnia Golf and Curling Club. She has held Executive Chef positions at Vintage Hotel properties in Niagara on the Lake, and high volume casual restaurants. Please join me in welcoming them all to their rst summer at the Club!Despite the challenges in 2021 the Club nished the year in a strong nancial position with a healthy waitlist. Both indicate

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SPRING 20204 SUMMER 2022PRESIDENT’S REPORTthe Board and membership’s commitment to being a premier destination in the city and surrounding area. One of our key success factors as a club is our willingness to make the decisions necessary for improvement which is evident in the commencement of the Golf Course Infrastructure and Refurbishment Project this August after years of development.Building on this momentum, an ad-hoc Restaurant Master Plan Committee was struck. The committee, led by Bob DiFruscia, engaged consultant McKay Wong, who together have created a plan for dining at the Club that goes beyond your average country club experience. This much needed upgrade will allow the Club to extend, strengthen, and enhance the Hunt Club brand and create a legacy for generations to come. I strongly encourage you to learn more about this project as details are released to the membership in the coming weeks.Also available to the membership in the coming weeks will be access to the Terrace. While supply chain issues with needed components prevented us from completing the project within the time frame initially developed, we expect completion by mid-June, just in time to enjoy the fabulous sunsets our Terrace view offers.I would like to conclude by thanking the members who are currently serving on our various committees, your time and energy is greatly appreciated. Of course, I would also like to recognize the work of Jon Nusink and his team of dedicated professionals, we truly have a great team who work hard to make the London Hunt and Country Club a premier club in southwestern Ontario and beyond.

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5 SUMMER 2022The spring months of April and May seemed like good months, likely because it was the first one in 3 years that we weren’t in lock down. We had a very wet spring with snow events lasting in to May, but despite the fact that the weather didn’t cooperate at all we appear to be back on track now.We successfully kicked off all golf and tennis leagues with their respective opening events, and welcomed approximately a hundred members to the ribbon cutting ceremony, officially opening the new pickleball courts. All of these events don’t just simply happen without the hard work and dedication of our member volunteers who assist and guide our staff in creating memorable events.New President Peter Hall may or may not have been paraphrasing Heraclitus, the Greek philosopher when he mentioned in his inaugural address at the AGM on May 2nd that the only constant is change. And we as a Club have done well to embrace it over the years. In that vein, I found myself reading once again, the book titled The London Hunt and Country Club, A Distinguished Tradition, edited by Brandon Conron and published for the Club’s centennial in 1985. I wanted to share a few notable quotes from the book, because they echo through generations, and are relevant even today as the Club’s journey through time continues.Within the first chapter titled Beginnings of the Tradition, it talks about the site of the original Club on Richmond Street North at Windermere Road, now owned by Westminster College. It was the year 1900, “Alterations were made to an old farm dwelling to convert it for Club House purposes, and the name “Glenmore” was retained for the new location. At the same time a 9-hole course, on which the grass was kept cropped by pasturing a flock of sheep, was designed. For the golf links (as golf courses were designated then) an additional 40 acres of adjoining property were leased from Miss Anne Kingsmill’s ‘Bellvue Farm’”.In the second chapter titled Consolidation of “Permanent” Premises, there is a section that reads “Tennis, an earlier part of the Club’s functions, was revived in 1906 when the Directors approved the construction of two grass courts on the north side of the Club House at a total cost of $125. The ladies under their President Mrs. E.B. (Catharine Mary, popularly know as “Daisy”) Smith, guaranteed to raise $50 of this amount and the Club President donated another $25 to the project. As an interim measure, a temporary court was set up on the south side of the Club House. That same winter the possibility of a skating rink was also explored.”In the same chapter it reads “Increasing use of the golf links led to a shortage of lockers for both men and women. Several new ones were installed and locker rental fees were raised from $1 to $1.50 per year. The erection of a caddy shelter on the north west side of the new wing and the installation of a fire hydrant were approved. In order to bring food supplies from the market daily, the steward was given use of the huntsman’s horse, and a waggon and harness were purchased for the purpose. Needless to say, this arrangement was not very enthusiastically received by the Hunt Committee. The expanded and improved Club House encouraged increased use of its facilities. New linen and china were purchased and revised house rules required that all complaints be made to the Secretary in writing and any instructions to staff be made through him. The minimum charge for suppers rose to $4. To ensure musical entertainment J.S. Meredith suggested the purchase of a piano. It’s cost was to be defrayed by a ‘piano fund night’ with additional ones if required at which prices would be doubled, with the increase going towards the purchase of the piano. This seemed to be a great idea, but actually two years later $200 was still owing on the piano. Only when the matter was turned over to the ladies was the debt promptly paid in full as a result of their superior fund raising efforts.”In chapter 5, Tradition in Transition, it reads “After the move to the new premises many changes gradually took place in the London Hunt and Country Club. The old intimacy of ‘Glenmore,’ which however spruced up or enlarged over the years still retained the homey atmosphere of its farmhouse origins, was gone. The new building had the elegance and charm of a huge colonial Manor house, yet that familiar ambiance rooted in the earthy sport of SUMMER REPORTJon Nusink, GM/COO - jnusink@londonhuntclub.comCOO REPORT

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6 SUMMER 2022foxhunting had somehow been diffused. The golf course, which took much longer to play and was described by some as a ‘slugger’s rather than a thinker’s course like Glenmore,’ was not to the liking of many of the lady and older members. The increased size of the club’s financial obligations obviously influenced its operations.” It also reads “For the curlers there was another disappointment. Construction of a rink was indefinitely postponed.” Further “in October 1972 the Ladies Section initiated weekly Yoga classes which proved very popular. That autumn complaints received from neighbours about the noise caused by trapshooting led to a recommendation that an alternate location for this activity be investigated”.My point to this small sampling of interesting quotes from the book is simply that it is amazing how history repeats itself, and the Club, since its first days, has always strived to grow and improve by expanding its offerings for the betterment of member’s enjoyment. It also shows a stout commitment by many member volunteers and staff to drive projects for future generations to enjoy.The next year promises to be another chapter in the Club’s long history with the start of the Golf Course Infrastructure and Refurbishment Project. We have come a long way from the turf being tended to by sheep. When our current course on “The Byron Property” was being built, I wonder what Morley Findlay, the Club’s Golf Course Superintendent at that time would have said if you told him that just over 60 years later, his successor, Jayson Griffiths would be able to control the irrigation system by touching a screen on his “Smart Phone” that he carries around in his pocket. In fact, from the comfort of his own bed, he will be able to check the moisture of the greens, measure rainfall, and turn on individual sprinkler heads remotely.The next exciting improvement to take place concurrently with the golf course, but in a much shorter time frame is a refurbishment of the member dining rooms. This project began in 2018, and the Board feels that the time is right to realize some upgrades in this area to better represent the brand of the Club and increase satisfaction by members and their guests. Little has been done to this area the last three decades and the furnishings have reached the end of their life cycle. If all goes as planned, the work will take place right after Christmas and be completed before spring. There will be temporary member dining spaces set up in other spaces of the Club, so that we don’t miss a beat all winter.I am very excited to begin sharing more details about this exciting, and much needed improvement in early June. There will be a town hall meeting on Thursday June 23rd focusing on questions and answers, and to obtain feedback from Members before finalizing the finishing touches. This process will culminate in a shareholder’s meeting and electronic vote on July 11th. Once this vote is successful, we will be able to enter into contracts for final planning and construction.The Club’s membership waitlist continues to grow, and the Board is constantly monitoring satisfaction when it comes to access to the tee and courts. Currently, there are just over 50 families on the waitlist representing a 3 to 5 year wait. Regardless of this success, it is important that we continue to attract families that share our vision for the Club, who will enrich our club community, and introduce them for membership. It may be a wait to become a full member, but in the grand journey of life, it’s just a moment in time. I find myself continuously encouraging potential members to at least get on the list because the longer they procrastinate, the longer the wait will be. In the short term, we are looking forward to a great summer ahead with a return to normalcy, including the Club’s pinnacle family event on Canada Day. And in the long term, we look forward to contributing to the history books as we embark on some major projects that will benefit the Club and our families for generations to come.COO REPORTSAVE THE DATE:Thursday, June 23, 20225:30 p.m.Restaurant Master PlanTown Hall MeetingMonday, July 11, 20225:30 p.m.Shareholder Meeting and Vote on the Grill Room and Glenmore Dining Room Project

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12 SUMMER 2022Michael Stark, Executive Chefmstark@londonhuntclub.cominstagram.com/huntclubfoodanddrink/The PizzaThe first mention of pizza in writing was in 997AD in central Italy, where it has remained a staple ever since. While there are many different styles of pizza, and countless versions, there are constants that remain regardless of where you are. One such constant is the leavened dough base. Here at the Club, we create our own dough using 00 flour that is leavened with yeast. We allow our dough to ferment, usually overnight, to create a great taste and texture. It is important not to over mix the dough as developing gluten tends to create a tough and very chewy texture. We carefully mix the dough to a point where the gluten has developed to just the right amount. Sauce is also something that almost all pizzas have in common, be it a tomato sauce, cream sauce, pesto or something more inventive. The sauce that we use on our tomato based pizzas is made with San Marzano tomatoes, which are a DOP protected product. In order for tomatoes to be San Marzano they must be imported and from a certain region of Italy and meet their standards. Similar to champagne which can only be called champagne if it meets the DOC criteria from the champagne region of France. The San Marzano tomatoes that we use to create our house made sauce are in fact, the champagne of tomatoes. Cheese is also a huge part of the pizza. At the Club, we use a high fat quality mozzarella, which imparts not just flavour but a great texture that creates stringy cheese when its hot. While it is common to use lower fat cheeses to save costs, we will continue to use a cheese with a higher fat content as it improves the overall pizza experience.Topping combinations are endless and as such, we will feature new variations as menus change. That being said, you will also have the ability to create pizzas with toppings that you enjoy the most! The biggest change in our pizza offering at the Club is the addition of a new Moretti pizza oven. It is an authentic Italian pizza oven meant to create pizza in the traditional artisan style. This oven cooks at a very high temperature and should create small amounts of char on the crust. This is not us being neglectful, it is us, the cooks delivering a more authentic pizza experience to the membership as the char on the crust is a cherished quality in Italy. So please, the next time you are in try one of our feature pizzas or create your own! F&B REPORT

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As golfers, we are always trying to learn new techniques and work towards improving our game. Some say golf is education for life, as the learning never ends. As such, I have compiled a list of golf books I have read that I think are worth reading and can help your game in some way. These books all touch on valuable components of the game, ranging from technical instruction to the importance of your mental approach, and provide you with a variety of different perspectives. Though it may be ambitious to attempt to incorporate everything from these books into your game, taking away a few ideas, big or small, is bound to move your game in the right direction. These golf books are considered classics, but remain relevant, and are easy reads that I think every golfer should read at least once as there is plenty of useful information in each for players of all skill levels.1 - Golf is Not a Game of Perfect by Dr. Bob RotellaDr. Rotella emphasizes the importance and impact perspective, mindset, and attitude can have on your game. He is able to describe the game from a simplistic point of view, and help golfers to recognize the importance of the mental aspect of the game. I think this book may be able to help you get more enjoyment out of the game by taking a step back from the mechanics, and shifting your focus to maintaining the right mindset and eliminating distractions that may be affecting your game.2 - Every Shot Counts by Mark BroadieThis book differs from other classic golf books, as it delivers an informative golf strategy that is driven by data. Broadie’s strokes gained statistic has changed how PGA Tour players’ performance is measured. He uses the strokes gained calculation to show how both professional and amateur golfers can use this to change their playing strategy and make better decisions on the course. His section on putting may surprise some players, which I think contributes to making this book a worthwhile read. 3 - Harvey Penick’s Little Red Book If you are looking for a book to start with from this list, I would recommend this one. There are many reasons this book is considered one of the best golf books ever written. One is that it appeals to beginner and advanced golfers alike, as Penick is able to simplify a challenging game. He provides readers with straightforward instruction and advice without getting too complicated or technical. 4 - The Short Game Bible by Dave PelzIf I have given you a short game lesson, I have likely referenced Dave Pelz. Of the many philosophies, techniques are ones in which I share or teach. In this book Pelz covers every aspect of the short game and goes into great detail to explain the why behind performing certain actions, as well as the consequences of others. This will help you to be prepared to step up to a shot feeling confident. From this book, I hope you take away the importance of the game inside 100 yards. 5 - A Good Walk Spoiled by John Feinstein Feinstein highlights how the pros can be just as aggravated by the game and all of its challenges as the common golfer. This book gives an inside look into life week to week as a Professional Tour player and the pressures they face. Spending an entire season with tour pros traveling and caddying, getting behind the scenes experience, the author John shares the pros and cons of life inside the ropes. Keeping in mind our upcoming course renovation project, here are a few more great reads on golf course architecture and design. Grounds for Golf by Geoff Shackelford This book is a great introduction into golf course architecture, as it provides a foundation of knowledge on the history and fundamentals of golf course design. The book includes illustrations from architect Gil Hanse to further detail the subject.The Spirit of St. Andrews by Alister MacKenzieThis book gives you intricate insight into the ideas, principles, and attitudes of arguably the greatest architect ever. MacKenzie shares his philosophy on how a golf course should be designed – for the golfer. Tom Doak’s Little Red Book of Golf Course Architecture by Tom DoakNot a traditional read, this book’s structure is set up using a collection of brief excerpts of posts from Tom Doak’s architecture-focused internet forum Golf Club Atlas. Topics range from golf courses styles to guiding golf course architecture principles. While either beginners or experts can enjoy this book, I would recommend building a basis of architecture knowledge before reading it.I am happy to share or lend you my copy of these books, please feel free to drop by the Pro Shop to inquire. 14 SUMMER 2022GOLF REPORTChris Lawson, Director of Golfclawson@londonhuntclub.com, instagram.com/londonhuntclub_proshop/5 GOLF BOOKSFOR EVERY GOLFER

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15 SUMMER 2022The first-known tee designed to be pushed into the ground was called the “Perfectum” and was patented in 1892 by Percy Ellis of England, essentially a nail with a rubber ring added to its head.In late 1899, George Franklin Grant (1847-1910) patented a golf tee to rival the “Perfection”. Grant, a Boston dentist and the first African American professor at Harvard constructed a wooden peg with a concave piece of rubber to hold the ball. This simple invention helped the golfer hit the ball longer by allowing the club to hit under the ball.Historically, little thought was given to the design of “tee boxes”. These unsightly structures, albeit functional in purpose, provided the early golfers damp sand from which to craft a mound. The ball would be perched on top of this mound “tuitje” ready to be swept off by the wooden driving club. The first major evolution was the invention of metal tee moulds designed to quickly form a raised tee.Unlike many sports, golf is played, for the most part, without the supervision of a referee or umpire. The game relies on the integrity of the individual, foundational rules and expression of consideration to others.Golf has withstood centuries of change, evolving from a simple rock and stick, to the “feathery”, “gutta percha”, Dunlop and the modern, tightly wound, high performance golf ball of today. With this evolution of equipment, came advancements in the mower. Sheep were the first organized labourers prior to the Sythesman, the invention of the carpet mower soon adapted to the fine clip of turf, the replacement of horses with steel wheeled tractors to the robotic, self-propelled, electric, GPS guided, robotic mowers of today.As with technology, the architecture of golf course design including the agronomic advancements of turfgrass science has had a profound effect on the day to day conditioning of the golf course. Tournament preparations and T.V. coverage have advanced global participation where once there were few to many, both amateur and professional, male and female, young and mature. One ambassador of the game, Greenskeepers truly admired and respected was the late Mr. Arnold Palmer. Mr. Palmer was a true gentleman of the game who embraced the rules of the sport, especially the fundamental principles of course care and player etiquette. He was not only a great Champion, but a steward of the golf course exemplified through his actions of leaving a golf course as well or better than he would find it. As the son of a golf course superintendent, Mr. Palmer had first hand knowledge of the efforts put forth in presenting a golf course for daily play.Golf is entertaining, relaxing and challenging – proper course stewardship is equally important. Repairing divots, raking bunkers, and fixing ball marks correctly fits in with this philosophy and helps to maintain good course conditions for your fellow golfer.USGA Rule 16-1. C “The player may repair an old hole plug or damage to the putting green caused by the impact of a ball…”A GolfHistoryJayson GriffithsDirector of Agronomy and Groundsjgriffiths@londonhuntclub.comtwitter.com/GriffithsJaysonGROUNDS REPORT

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16 SUMMER 2022Repairing Ball-Marks - Start at the back of the mark at a 45-degree angle and push forward with the repairer. Use repairer around all sides and slowly ease the turf towards the centre of the mark. Lightly tap down with putter. As a courtesy, a ball mark repair tool and course stewardship card has been produced by LHCC Grounds and will be made available at the Starters Booth.Bunker Raking - As rules developed and stroke play became popular hazards became increasingly maintained. Historical architect C.B. MacDonald was quoted to say, “If I had my way there would be a troupe of cavalry horses running through every trap and bunker on the course before a tournament started, where only a Niblick could get the ball out and then but only after a few years. I have seen several traps and bunkers that have afforded better lies and easier strokes than the fairway. This of course is ridiculous.” Modern rules require; before leaving a bunker, a player shall carefully fill up and smooth over all holes and footprints made by them and any nearby made by others.Divot Repair - When faced with the challenge of a fairway divot, the best action to take is placing the damaged piece of grass knocked out with the club and setting it back into the divot. Place some sand mix along the edges of the divot and firm down with your shoe to secure. Most importantly, filling the divot, whether by turf of sand is a courteousy to your fellow golfer who may need to play a shot from this repaired area.https://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/course-care/green-section-record/60/Issue9/course-care--golfer-edition.htmlIn closing, a thank you to all Members practicing course etiquette during these sometimes environmentally stressful months; keep hydrated, much like the grass plants, stay cool, drive down the centre of the fairways, replace divots and repair ballmarks as a courteousy to your fellow members. Your combined efforts will only help contribute to the health and playability of the golf course over the coming weeks and months.GROUNDS REPORT

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Alicia Clow-EnnisFitness Manager aclow-ennis@londonhuntclub.comI have been known to discuss with a lot of you the importance of keeping up your fitness regimes during the summer months. As a matter of fact, I am sure I sound like a broken record for a lot of you. So, it will come as no surprise that I have decided to relay the importance of this in this issue of Club Life Magazine. Summer is short and activities we want to do in the summer can take a lot of our time. Completely understandable. But it doesn’t mean you have to give up anything. It’s all about prioritizing and convenience. In this article I hope I can give you some ideas.First…Why Should We Keep Up Resistance Training?I get a lot of people mentioning that they will get back to the gym when they can’t be outside anymore. The good thing is that these people are outside, staying active, being social and are not sedentary. The bad thing is that the activities they are doing, no matter how healthy, will not be meeting all their fitness needs to ensure a healthy lifestyle. One of the main ones being, resistance training.From the time you are born to around the time you turn 30, your muscles grow larger and stronger. But at some point in your 30s, you start to lose muscle mass and function.Physically inactive people can lose as much as 3% to 5% of their muscle mass each decade after age 30. Even if you are active, you’ll still have some muscle loss. This is just the nature of aging. You need to look at how much muscle you started with. 17 SUMMER 2022FITNESS REPORTSummerFitness

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18 SUMMER 2022FITNESS REPORTUnfortunately, for women, we don’t have a lot naturally to begin with, so we need to fight for all we have. And gentleman, you also need to keep up. If you are not doing resistance training with enough resistance regularly, muscle loss will still occur.Now I know what you’re thinking, “Alicia, I am not inactive, I am walking, I am staying active”. Yes, a lot of you are. While walking can maintain some muscle you will not be making any strength gains and may actually be losing strength in the muscles vital for proper gait and balance. Glutes and hamstrings, two sets of muscles that can start to atrophy when not focused on are vital for balance and proper walking technique. Walking, unfortunately, does not improve these and other specific muscles. Glutes are known as the most important muscle group for the sport of golf. They are what give you power in your swing. Golf pros have learned the importance of resistance training and often, even on tournament weeks they will still fit in one or two workouts, knowing it benefits their game.Tennis is another great way to keep up your agility and strength in the legs. But what about your upper body muscles?Roger Federer does a lot of heavy lifting off season and can afford to lighten the load during competition season. He still maintains resistance training, it’s just lighter. It just takes two to three weeks of not exercising for there to be muscle loss. The amount of loss depends on how much you had to begin with. That means that you can continue to golf and play tennis, but if you are not doing a pulling exercise for your back, or a pushing exercise like a push up or bench press, those muscles will start to weaken and, as we know, as we age it is harder to build. I have benefitted from attending the classes during the “off season”. I feel stronger and more fit while playing tennis and golf and wish to continue participating in the fitness program over the summer. It pleases me and some fellow golfers and tennis players that the fitness schedule has adapted to provide classes to accommodate us over the summer. Golf and tennis are great fitness activities, but do not provide the strength and muscle conditioning that the classes provide. – Debi Wallace. What about Mobility?Strength and mobility go hand in hand. Mobility is often mistaken for stretching. What’s the difference? Stretching is how far you can lengthen a muscle in a passive or relaxed state. Mobility is working on the range of motion while moving in a joint or group of joints. Mobility is a mix of both strength and flexibility and helps the body move. This is so important to any sport, “motion is the lotion” so keeping our joints moving in good ranges is not only good for everyday life. What about your back swing or backhand? In tennis it is necessary to be able to reach out or up for the ball.Being stronger in your joints will add to your stamina and power in any game.Throughout the winter months I regularly attended the gym and muscle conditioning classes to improve my strength and fitness level for golf. Now, like many at the club, golfing 4 or 5 times a week doesn’t leave many days free for workouts. As I recognize my fitness level will make a difference in my golf game, the addition of pilates, bonus, and virtual classes allow me to still fit a few classes in each week. And, I do feel better for it! - Joan Estabrooks.So...How Do We Fit It All In?Here are 5 tips to keep your muscles:First, you have to add it to your priority list. Make, it a part of your weekly timetable and stick to it like you would any appointment.Second, if you were going to 4 classes a week prior to the summer season, cut down to 2. Strength and mobility exercises twice a week will still give you gains and with your other activities will keep you in all round great shape. If some weeks are down to 1 class due to summer fun, that is going to maintain what you have and delay any loss.Third, take advantage of classes saved on line. Maybe the schedule doesn’t match yours at the moment. Then you set aside time to put on one of those classes we have saved for you at your convenience. Even if you don’t have time to do a whole class, some is better than none.Fourth, book a time at the gym to come in and do your own routine. You can book it around your activity. I would recommend focusing on Mobility before golf or tennis, and strength and flexibility after.Lastly, if this is all a bit overwhelming, or you are new to this concept, be sure to contact the Fitness Centre and we will be happy to assist you.

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19 SUMMER 2022Hybrid SportsAdam Baranowski, Director of Racquet Sportsabaranowski@londonhuntclub.com,https://www.instagram.com/londonhuntclub_tennis/Relationships and correlations between sports can be quite visible. Some are more similar than others. Let’s take racquet sports for instance. In our case, tennis and pickleball, where both sports have more than one common denominator. Hand eye coordination, having the ability to track the ball onto the racquet/paddle and send it where you want to, is one such denominator. It seems like a very simple task to master but unless you have been immersed in these two sports it can be challenging. There is no question pickleball is the less complex of the two but it still requires skill to get the ball over the net and at the same time send it where the opponent will have the most difficulty returning. It helps to have good spatial/body awareness, which, believe me, if you have not played any sports it can be a little challenging. Creating space and adjusting to and away from the ball is one of the key factors of hitting a consistent ball - just picture yourself feeding the ball to yourself. You don’t want to be chasing the ball right off the feed, but rather feed it just right so you have the best impact point possible. Both sports are very dynamic in nature and require moving. In order to move, one requires the will to do so, otherwise they might as well be throwing darts or playing golf - no pun intended. In tennis and pickleball, playing singles and doubles are very different. If you are a good singles player that does not necessarily mean you will be a good doubles player and vice versa. What I noticed during my quick and recent introduction to pickleball is that the court coverage is done by lateral movement, low lunges and deep squats, upper body and lastly your arm/hand.Doubles play in both sports requires a certain strategy such as keeping the ball low at the opponents feet, poaching whenever the ball gets up a little higher, and playing a sort of cat and mouse game. It takes patience, which I feel sometime tennis players lack when first playing pickleball.The big difference between the two, I find, is the Non Volleying Zone (pickleball), where one can not step inside that specific zone to put the ball away. Having both feet stuck behind that line, just reaching as far as one can to get it over the net with some authority can be challenging. With that being said, when both teams are at the net it takes skill to dink (letting the ball bounce inside the NVZ) the ball as wide or low as possible in order to give the other team problems. Two of the similarities in both sports are being social and inclusive although I feel pickleball has a lead in this department. As such, both men and women (combined) are welcome to come in the Open Play, just show up! Games are based more or less on the ability of the players, from beginner to advanced. Our Pickleball Professional, Carolyn Stevens is here to help and direct players on the appropriate court. If you haven’t come out yet I strongly recommend it.TENNIS REPORT

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20 SUMMER 2022FACES IN THE CLUBBioI strive to be a family man first and foremost. I had the privilege of marrying the most amazing woman on the planet, and, together we have four incredible children. I am currently a Ph.D. Candidate studying Exercise Physiology Nutrition at Western University and am focusing my research on intermittent fasting. Prior to my current studies, I completed my M.Sc. degree in Exercise Physiology Nutrition at Western University. I also completed my B.Sc. degree in Honours Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo. Following my first year of studies at the University of Waterloo, I put my life on pause and served as a full-time missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for two years in the Philippines. Future GoalsI hope to successfully complete my Ph.D. in the following years and then continue to pursue the field of teaching and research to help people live healthier and happier lives. HobbiesI enjoy playing golf during the spring, summer, and fall seasons, and playing hockey in the winter season. I enjoy going fishing as well and like to attend baseball and hockey games and watch football, hockey, and golf on television. My favourite movie is Cinderella Man and favourite sitcoms include: Parks and Recreation, The Office, and Seinfeld. Favourite Thing About the ClubMy favourite thing about the Club is the people. I enjoy getting to know all the wonderful and different staff from the various departments and all the wonderful and different members of the Club. I am a firm believer of the quote by Thomas Monson: “One of the most important lessons we are to learn during our lives is to distinguish between what is important and what is not. What is most important, almost always, involves the people around us.” I consider it a privilege to work at the London Hunt and Country Club and have enjoyed every one of my four seasons here. REED ZEHR[ GOLF SERVICES/STARTER ]Faces in the Club

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just4juniorsLONDON HUNT AND COUNTRY CLUBwonder ofnatureFantastic BeastsLet’s celebrate the upcoming exhibit to theROM by exploring some of the worlds mostmysterious beasts!match the creature tothe correct definitionCREATURE 1:A legendary creature with the upper body of a woman and the tail of a sh.CREATURE 2:These huge creatures inhabite deep waters and have huge heads, foot-long eyes, sharp teeth, and humps on their back.CREATURE 3:These creatures are said to have the head and wings of an eagle, the body of a lion, and tail of a serpent or lion.CREATURE 4:This creature typically has scaly skin, a powerful jaw, sharp teeth, four legs with long claws, and a long tail.CREATURE 5:Born out of re it was said to have red and gold feathers and a beautiful voice.dragongriffinserpentphoenixmermaidwant more magic?Check out these magical moviesa world of monstersand mythical creaturesusually includeswitches and wizards too!Try the recipe for Harry Potter’sPolyjuice below!polyjuice potionStep 1In a large punch bowl or drink dispenser, combinegreen sherbet (28oz), Sprite (2L), andginger ale (2L). Give everything a good stir.Step 2Check the color of the drink.If you’d like it to be dierent or more vibrant,add a few drops of food coloring, then stir.Step 2Serve and enjoy!unable to makeyour own?Visit your local Starbucks!Start by ordering a Grande Green Tea Frappuccino made with coconut milk.Ask for a scoop of the ginger turmericpowder and 1 pump of the pineapple syrup.And nally, ask for more matcha powder and ginger powder on top of the drink.JUST 4 JUNIORS21 SUMMER 2022

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23 SUMMER 2022JuneMIXED COUPLES 9 AND WINE I June 3An evening of 9 holes of golf complimented with food and beverage.TENNIS MIXED DOUBLES SNACKS AND COCKTAILS I June 5Enjoy an afternoon of tennis with other couples followed by a cocktail and snack social.WOMEN’S 4 BALL TOURNAMENT I June 6Women’s two player team better ball invitational tournament featuring many of southwestern Ontario’s top female amateur golfers. ARCHERY DEMO I June 11An afternoon of archery introduction including a demo and instruction.WOMEN’S MEMBER MEMBER I June 14Pull out your pearls, sunglasses and golf clubs for a day of golf with a Breakfast at Tiffany’s theme.LADIES CLOSING BRIDGE I June 15Final organized bridge play for the season including lunch.MEN’S MEMBER MEMBER I June 16, 17, 18Two days of golf and three days of camaraderie.FATHER’S DAY FEATURE I June 19Celebrate dad at the Club.BATTLE OF THE AGES I June 20Junior men and senior men battle it out on the golf course for Hunt Club bragging rights.FRIDAY NIGHT TENNIS MIXER I June 24An evening of doubles tennis - no partner no problem, contact the Tennis Chalet to be paired.CENTURY DOUBLES I June 26Great tennis to watch so come out and supportyour fellow members compete against other clubs.Weekly FeaturesFRIDAY NIGHT BUFFETOfferings include a pasta bar, roasted striploin, house made desserts and an array of cold dishes.SUNDAY BBQEnjoy three assorted salads, BBQ five ounce burgers, hot dogs, St. Louis ribs, nine cut bbq chicken, baked potato bar, and corn on the cob.JUNE EVENTS

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GORDON CUP I July 21, 22, 23An annual seniors competition between Canada and the US dating back 70+ years.LONG DRIVE COMPETITION I July 29Sign up to compete for the Longest Drive title.CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS I July 29, 30, 31Three days of Championship play for men and women. Starts Friday with the Men’s Championship Flight followed by all other flights on Saturday.Weekly FeaturesFRIDAY NIGHT BUFFETOfferings include a pasta bar, roasted striploin, house made desserts and an array of cold dishes.SUNDAY BBQEnjoy three assorted salads, BBQ five ounce burgers, hot dogs, St. Louis ribs, nine cut bbq chicken, baked potato bar, and corn on the cob.JulyCANADA DAY CELEBRATION I July 1Register early and reserve your table for one of the Club’s biggest celebrations of the year.SENIOR MEN’S INVITATIONAL I July 4An annual event that brings top competitors from across the province to compete for what is considered the elite tournament within Ontario for players 55 year of age or over.ITF Senior Championships I July 7, 8, 9, 10Seniors tennis tournament where players come and compete from all over the world including some of our members. MIXED COUPLES 9 AND WINE I July 8An evening of 9 holes of golf complimented with food and beverage.WOMEN’S MEMBER GUEST I July 12A day of golf with your guest with a Beach Par-Tee theme!MEN’S MEMBER GUEST I July 14, 15, 16Two days of golf and three days of camaraderie.FRIDAY NIGHT TENNIS MIXER I July 15An evening of doubles tennis with a Wimbledon theme - no partner no problem, contact the Chalet.24 SUMMER 2022JULY EVENTS

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25 SUMMER 2022TENNIS MIXED DOUBLES SNACKS AND COCKTAILS I August 28Enjoy an afternoon of tennis with other couples followed by a cocktail and snack social.Weekly FeaturesFRIDAY NIGHT BUFFETOfferings include a pasta bar, roasted striploin, house made desserts and an array of cold dishes.SUNDAY BBQEnjoy three assorted salads, BBQ five ounce burgers, hot dogs, St. Louis ribs, nine cut bbq chicken, baked potato bar, and corn on the cob.AugustWOMEN’S DOUBLES INTERCLUB I August 3Competitive team doubles between other clubs.MIXED COUPLES 9 HOLE EVENT I August 5An evening of 9 holes of golf complimented with food and beverages.WESTMOUNT INTERCLUB JUNIOR TENNIS MATCH I August 13Friendly competition between Junior members of the London Hunt and Country Club and Westmount Golf and Country Club.JUNIOR GOLF GONE FISHIN’ I August 13A perfect afternoon of golf, fishing and BBQ.WESTMOUNT INTERCLUB I August 17Friendly match between the London Hunt and Country Club and Westmount Golf and Country Club. FRIDAY NIGHT MIXER I August 19An evening of doubles tennis - no partner no problem, contact the Tennis Chalet to be paired.FOWLER KENNEDY EVENT I August 24An afternoon filled with competitive pickleball/tennis with charity component.AUGUST EVENTS

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