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January – February 2017 Issue
MCI (P) 033/08/2016 47
An Abundance of Fortune to All at Orchid
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CONTENTS
VISION Hong Bao 2 UNIQUELY ORCHID
A leader in golf & hospitality, Golf Special Key contacts/operating hours
2017
delighting our guests with
a uniquely Orchid experience.
3 GENERAL MANAGER'S MESSAGE
The Choice! Address from the General Manager
4 CLUB BULLETIN
14 The latest happenings in OCC
8 TEE TALK
News from the Golf Department
MISSION 19 PLAN & PLAY
Bringing a quality lifestyle to
our guests.
January/February calendar of events
Making a difference with our 23 SOCIAL BUZZ
passion.
Past events
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29 OCC-ACC CONNECTION
Upcoming events from
CORE VALUES Aranda Country Club
– SMILE 30 HIP & HAPPENING
SHARED RESPONSIBILITY Upcoming events and programmes
Taking ownership and
working as a team. 34 DEALS@OCC
MUTUAL RESPECT Promotions at the various outlets
Willingness to listen and be open.
39 STAFF SPOTLIGHT
ICONIC SERVICE
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Updates on the team behind the scene
Providing service that is above all.
LEARNING3
Improving through continuous learning.
ENJOY ORCHID
Creating a fun-filled place for all. Club General Committee Club Management
Making H3 (Happy, Hearty and Healthy)
President Mr Chong Kee Hiong General Manager Mr Richard Foo
environment a reality.
Head of Finance Ms Chan Yoke Theng
Vice President Mr Yeo Khee Leng
Head of Sales & Marketing Mr Thomas Ng
Captain Mr Tan Ah Ee Head of Jackpot Mr Andrew Lim
PUBLISHER CONTRIBUTORS EDITORIAL & DESIGN FOR ADVERTISING RATES AND Head of Hotel Mr Gopal Thangavelu
Orchid Country Club Amy Lin CONSULTANT ENQUIRIES, PLEASE EMAIL
1 Orchid Club Road Angelica Tan Words Worth Media Mgt Treasurer Mr Vincent Fong Head of Human Resource Mr Charlie Goh
MARCOM DEPARTMENT AT
Singapore 769162 Cyrus Wong www.wordsworth.com.sg
MARCOM@ORCHIDCLUB.COM
Tel: 6755 9811 Edison Sabat Head of Marcom & Membership Ms Joan Tay
OR CALL 6750 2158/6750 2160. Members Mr David Poh
Fax: 6755 8874 Elle Ng Head of Housekeeping Ms Margaret See
www.orchidclub.com Eunice Seoh Mr Chng Chee Beow
Huang Weiyang Head of IT Ms Grace Low
EDITORIAL TEAM Jem Poh Mr Chua Bor Jern
Joan Tay Mohamed Esa Mr Lim Eng Lee Head of Social & Recreation Ms Eunice Seoh
Rainus Chong Sherry Advertisements and information herein are printed in good faith pertaining to their accuracy. Whilst
Aw Ping Ping Zizie Mohamad every endeavour has been made to ensure that information provided is up-to-date and accurate, the Mrs Susan Gan Golf Course Superintendent Mr Ong Pang Thien
Wendy Zhu publisher does not accept responsibilities for any errors or omissions. Copyright reserved. No part of
Acting Heads of Property Mr Tan Hin Seng &
Vanathy Chozha Nathan this magazine may be produced in any form without prior permission from Orchid Country Club.
Ms Eileen Yeo
& Maintenance Mr Donald Cheng
Secretary Mr Richard Foo Acting Heads of Golf Ms July Chan & Ms Jem Poh
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UNIQUELY ORCHID GENERAL MANAGER'S MESSAGE
CLUB DIRECTORY FACILITIES DEAR MEMBERS & FRIENDS,
MEETINGS, CONVENTIONS SOCIAL COUNTER ARANDA LOUNGE Gong Xi Fa Cai • Wan Shi Ru Yi! May all of your hearts’ desires will be able to sustain heavy downpour without water-log or
& BANQUET SERVICES Tel: 6750 2121 Tel: 6750 2121
2:00pm to 12:00am (Sun to Thu)
be fulfilled in every aspect of your aspirations in 2017! ponding, sand erosion and compaction that would affect
Tel: 6750 2166 social@orchidclub.com
2:00pm to 1:00am (Fri & Sat) playability and its aesthetics.
s&m@orchidclub.com For those who have yet to make your New Year Reunion
FINANCE
ROOM RESERVATIONS Tel: 6750 2183
ASIA GYMNASTICS & DANCE ACADEMY Dinner reservation, please browse through the Club’s We have stepped up on cultural practises, such as hollow,
Tel: 8777 3313
Tel: 6750 2100 finance@orchidclub.com 9:30am to 9:00pm (Daily) Reunion Dinner Packages hosted at our Jade Foyer and Peach core and needle tinning on the fairways and greens to
roomsales@orchidclub.com Garden Restaurant lined up for your festive celebrations enhance aeration, absorption of nutrients, and drainage to
MARCOM AUDIOLINE
Tel: 6750 2160 Tel: 6756 5585 and indulgences with families and friends. Exciting CNY’s improve turf health and growth. Preventive maintenance
MEMBERSHIP
Tel: 6750 2123 marcom@orchidclub.com 10:00am to 8:00pm (Daily) Prosperity Lo Hei promotions are available at the Vanda against cyclical diseases and fungal & algae infestations
membership@orchidclub.com CHILDREN’S OUTDOOR PLAYGROUND Terrace and Peach Garden Restaurant throughout the 15 especially during the wet season are also in the works.
PURCHASING
Tel: 6750 2129
7:00am to 7:00pm (Daily) days of celebrations. Weeds management, fertilization programmes, tree-
GOLF REGISTRATION
purchasing@orchidclub.com FUNPOOL & BUNKER POOL pruning, landscaping & horticultural works surrounding the
Tel: 6750 2111 2017 will be an exciting year at Orchid with a number of Club
golfregistration@orchidclub.com 7:00am to 9:00pm (Daily) golf courses, including the transplanting and addition of
JACKPOT upgrading projects in the pipe-line to rejuvenate the aged
Tel: 6750 2193 GYMNASIUM 9 numbers of coconut trees at Vanda Hole # One; and an
DRIVING RANGE OFFICE facilities, and operations improvement to better serve our
jackpot@orchidclub.com 6:30am to 10:30pm (Sun to Thu) addition of a yellow fern tree at Dendro Hole # One at its first
Tel: 6750 2198 6:30am to 1:00am (Fri & Sat) members’ needs and expectation in today’s context. One
ball landing area are some of the on-going works to improve
S&R FACILITIES
of such and much awaited projects to accentuate member’s
HEALING TOUCH – MASSAGE AND SPA the overall ambience, memorability, and as key markers to
Tel: 6750 2122 Tel: 6759 0752 exclusivity is the installation of the vehicle IU identification
align your line of play.
sports@orchidclub.com 11:00am to 10:30pm & detection car parking barrier system at the current
Last appointment from 9:00pm
ingress and egress member’s parking facility located at the On communications and engagement whilst enjoying your
F&B JACKPOT ROYALE basement which is targeted for completion in April/May 2017. game at the courses, you would have recently noticed a
12:00pm to 11:45pm (Mon)
GAYATRI RESTAURANT 9:00am to 11:45pm (Tue to Thu, Sun & PH) A notification shall be sent to inform members to submit their Notice Board prominently installed at all 3 courses at Hole
Tel: 6481 1112 9:00am to 12:45am (Fri, Sat & Eve of PH) vehicle IU numbers for input into the new parking system # One planter boxes presenting you with Club and golfing
Lunch: 11:00am to 3:00pm (Mon to Sat) database by 15 March 2017.
LITTLE SKOOL-HOUSE news, golf etiquettes, local rules, course maintenance
GOLF Lunch: 10:00am to 3:00pm (Sun)
Dinner: 6:00pm to 10:30pm Tel: 6759 0393
A manual parking barrier system shall also be erected at programme and so forth to keep you in tuned with the what’s
7:00am to 7:00pm (Mon to Fri)
GOLF REGISTRATION COUNTER
(Mon to Thu, Sun)
7:00am to 2:00pm (Sat) the Club Main Entrance next to our Security Guard post 1 new and what’s happening at Orchid.
Dinner: 6:00pm to 12:00am
7:00am to 7:00pm daily (extended hours till
9:00pm when there is night golf)
(Fri & Sat, only drink service available after 10:00pm) MAHJONG ROOMS to manage and control vehicles access into the Club after I would like to take this opportunity to specially remind all
*Last order – 30mins before restaurant closing time
9:00am to 11:00pm (Sun to Thu & PH) operating hours to deter unauthorised vehicle access with members to exercise care, patience and golf etiquettes as we
TEE OFF 18-HOLE 9:00am to 12:00 midnight (Fri, Sat & Eve of PH)
7:07am to 8:59am (Mornings)
HIMAWARI JAPANESE RESTAURANT the exception of Orchid Lodge hotel guests and those of our indulge in our games to always repair divots, carry our sand
Tel: 6834 3313
12:01pm to 1:53pm (Afternoons)
Lunch: 11:45am to 2:45pm
MUSIC FOR YOUNG CHILDREN SINGAPORE tenants. bottles, and to pace our game to avoid slow play. And more
4:27pm to 5:58pm (Thursdays, unless otherwise Tel: 6100 0306
stated)
Dinner: 5:45pm to 10:00pm 4:00pm to 9:00pm (Thu & Fri) Key Clubhouses and Driving Range restrooms’ facilities importantly to always ensure that the flight/golfers ahead
MY LITTLE CAFÉ 9:00am to 5:00pm (Sat)
shall also undergo upgrading to refresh its passé and dated are clearly out of sight and range before executing your next
TEE OFF 9-HOLE 9:00am to 12:00pm (Sun)
7:07am to 8:59am (Weekday mornings)
1:00pm to 11:00pm (Daily)
design with emphasis on functionality, mechanical fresh air shot. Lately, there have been a number of golfing incidents
4:27pm to 5:16pm (Daily) PAR LOUNGE OLYMPIC POOL
supply and circulation, ease of maintenance, energy and that were referred to the Club Disciplinary Committee as a
Tel: 6750 2204 7:00am to 9:00pm (Daily) result of executing a shot with the flight or golfers ahead still
CHANGING ROOM
2:00pm to 1:00am (Mon to Sat) water conservation, and importantly a feel of freshness and
7:00am to 9:00pm (Mon to Wed)
2:00pm to 12:00 midnight (Sun)
ORCHID BOWL
comfort. within sight and/or range that have led to “dangerous play”
7:00am to 11:00pm (Thu) Tel: 6759 4448
10:00am to 1:00am (Mon to Thu, Sun & PH)
complaint; of which could have been easily avoided with a
7:00am to 9:00pm (Fri) PEACH GARDEN@OCC
6:00am to 9:00pm (Sat, Sun & PH) 10:00am to 3:00am (Fri, Sat & Eve of PH) The most frequently patronised facility by our members bit more exercise of discretion, patience, and graciousness
Tel: 6759 3833
* Female Changing Room available from Lunch: 11:30am to 2:30pm (Mon to Fri) and guests is none other than our Golf Registration and to acknowledge one’s misdoing in extending a sincere and
ORCHID LODGE
11.00am on 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. Dinner: 5:30pm to 10:00pm (Mon to Fri) 24 hours golf bag drop-off premises which were designed and built timely apology. And in most instances, the potential complaint
Lunch: 10:00am to 2:30pm (Sat, Sun & PH) since 1996 or 20 years old to-date that would deservingly
DRIVING RANGE
Dinner: 5:30pm to 10:00pm (Sat, Sun & PH) ORCHIS PAVILION – PHOTO STUDIO
would have been mitigated without further escalation.
7:00am to 11:00pm (Tue to Sun)
Tel: 6222 3602 require a face-lift to revitalise both in terms of functionality
12:00pm to 11:00pm (Mon) PEACH GARDEN@THE GREEN 9:00am to 8:00pm (Daily) and design outlook to better serve our members and guests Always remember, a flying golf ball trajectory and speed can
Tel: 6754 3313 easily equate to a fired bullet that can cause severe physical
HALFWAY HOUSES in an air-conditioned enclosure. This project is ear-marked to
Closed on Mondays POP INSTITUTE
8:00am to 6:00pm (Weekends & PH)
4:30pm to 10:30pm (Tue to Fri) Tel: 6346 5155 commence after Lunar New Year 2017, and shall also include injuries and fatality on impact. And the saying that “prevention
PAN-WEST 11:00am to 10:30pm 9:00am to 6:00pm
the back-of-house golf administration offices. is better than a cure” is most pertinent for all of us to keep at
(Sat, Sun & PH)
Tel: 6752 3110
READING/TV CORNER the forefront of our minds whilst on the golf courses.
7:00am to 9:00pm (Daily) During the above mentioned upgrading projects, inevitably
ROYALE CAFÉ 9:00am to 11:00pm
PHIL BREW GOLF ACADEMY Closed on Mondays (Sun to Thu & PH) there will be some inconveniences which the management As food for thought this season, I would like to share
Tel: 6752 1405 10:00am to 8:00pm (Tue to Thu) 9:00am to 1:00am (Fri, Sat & Eve of PH)
will do our utmost to minimise; with the provision of alternative a relevant quote by Bill Gates that “Treatment
10:00am to 8:00pm (Mon to Fri) 10:00am to 10:00pm (Fri)
9:00am to 10:00pm (Sat) TENNIS COURTS service venues and facilities to ensure continuity of Club without prevention is simply unsustainable”
8:00am to 7:00pm (Sat & Sun)
9:00am to 8:00pm (Sun) 7:00am to 10:00pm (Daily)
operations, and member services with little or no down time; and, “Sometimes it is more important to be
SUBWAY THE LEARNING BOUTIQUE and we seek your kind understanding and patience as we gracious than to win” by Dorothy Kilgallen.
Tel: 6482 7942 10:00am to 9:00pm (Mon to Fri)
9:00am to 5:00pm (Sat & Sun) peruse with the endeavours to serve you better. Have a Blessed Lunar New Year
9:00am to 9:00pm (Daily)
URBANXTION SPORTS – ARCHERY Our Golf Courses’ bunker upgrading works are on schedule Reunion with your families; and
VANDA TERRACE
(operated by NTUC Foodfare) 9:00am to 6:00pm (Daily) and I am happy to report that the bunkers’ upgrading at see you at the Club soon!
Tel: 6750 2200 By appointment only,
call 6346 4788 to book. Aranda Course has been completed, and the works are
7:30am to 10:00pm (Daily)
*Last order at 9:30pm progressing well at Vanda Course which is scheduled for
Yours sincerely,
completion in January 2017. The upgraded bunkers shall
SUPERMARKET be closely monitored to ensure the sub-soil drainage RICHARD FOO
supplemented with connecting fish-bone drainage lines General Manager
NTUC FAIRPRICE
9:00am to 10:00pm (Daily)
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CLUB BULLETIN CLUB BULLETIN
CNY Operating Hours
Hellos and Goodbyes
Hole-in-One Achievers We would like to take this chance to thank our ex- Usher in the Year of the Rooster with
Mr Leong Sow Koon
members for their past support and extend a warm
welcome to our new members! OCC on 5 February 2017 (Sunday)!
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Join us in celebrating as we bring you auspicious Lion Dance performances!
4 November 2016 Complimentary mandarin oranges will also be given out, while stocks last.
Hellos Goodbyes
Winner of OCC Individual
Golfing (Gold) Membership Individual Golfing (Gold)
MR CHEN KANG WEI MR TAN THIAM BOON Dear Members & Guests, please note the following operating hours of our facilities and outlets during this
festive Chinese New Year period.
MS NG WEE HONG MR YAP HOCK SING
Mr Tan Swee Hong 27 Jan (Fri) 28 Jan (Sat) 29 Jan (Sun) 30 Jan (Mon)
Vanda 4 MR LIM JOO HOCK MDM TANG WAI CHAN
CNY Eve CNY Day 1 CNY Day 2 CNY Day 3
5 November 2016 MR QUEK CHO CHAI MDM KWANG LAI PING GOLF
KATHY
Morning Session* 7:07am - 8:59am Normal Operation
MR GAN TZU JONG MR KUAN CHEE KIN Afternoon Session* 12:01pm - 1:53pm Normal Operation
MR CHAN LYE HENG MR NAGANATHA PILLAY Evening Session Closed Normal Operation
PATRICK Driving Range 7:00am - 3:00pm 11:00am - 6:00pm 7:00am - 10:30pm
MR LI SING YEUNG MARCO MR CHIA CHIANG SOO FACILITIES
MRS JANICE LIU SCHEIDL MR TEO BOCK HENG Fun Pool & Olympic Pool 7:00am - 5:00pm Closed Normal Operation
Gymnasium & Lifestyle Studio 6:30am - 5:00pm Closed Normal Operation
Jackpot Royale 9:00am - 12:45am 9:00am - 11:45pm
Corporate Foreign Golfing (Gold)
Mahjong Room 9:00am - 12:45am 9:00am - 11:45pm
MR JIRO NISHIYAMA MR ITSUSHI AOKI Orchid Lodge Normal Operation
Head of Sales & Marketing Thomas Ng presenting the OCC MR MAEDA SUNAO MR SHINDACHI HITOSHI Tennis Courts 7:00am - 5:00pm Closed Normal Operation
Individual Golfing (Gold) Membership to Mr Leong Sow Koon.
FOOD & BEVERAGE OUTLETS
On 4 November 2016, the Parkinson Society of Aranda Lounge/ Karaoke Rooms Closed Normal Operation
Corporate Golfing (Gold)
Singapore hosted a Charity Golf Tournament at OCC. Par Lounge Closed Normal Operation
MR AW LYE THIAM MDM LOH LEE HONG
One of the golfers, Mr Leong Sow Koon, managed TENANTS
to achieve a hole-in-one which won him an OCC Asia Gymnastics
Individual Golfing (Gold) Membership sponsored Individual Social Closed
& Dance Academy
by the Club! Congratulations to Mr Leong on his MR CHONG JIA HAO MR CHONG POH MIN Audioline 10:00am - 4:00pm Closed Normal Operation
achievement! We would like to extend a warm Pop Institute Closed
welcome to him as our new member. First Kick Academy Closed
Gayatri @ OCC Normal Operation
Healing Touch Closed Normal Operation
Newly Installed Notice Boards at Hole # One Planter Himawari Japanese Restaurant Normal Operation Closed Normal Operation
Boxes of Dendro, Vanda and Aranda Courses Music for Young Children Singapore
Little Skool-house 7:00am - 2:00pm
Closed till 31 January
Closed
As part of our continuous effort to
My Little Café Closed
improve our services for the enjoyment
of members and visitors, the Club has NTUC FairPrice 9:00am - 5:00pm Closed Normal Operation
installed a Notice Board at Hole # One Orchid Bowl 10:00am - 3:00am
planter boxes of Dendro, Vanda and Orchis Pavilion Closed
Aranda courses. Pan-West OCC Pro-Shop 7:00am - 5:00pm 7:00am - 6:00pm Normal Operation
Peach Garden @ OCC Normal Operation
Pertinent information on golfing matters
Peach Garden @ The Green Closed till 11 February
such as Golf Rules & Etiquette, Golf
Phil Brew Golf Academy Closed Normal Operation
Course Maintenance & Golfing Events
Royale Café Normal Operation Closed 10:00am - 5:00pm Normal Operation
have been posted on these Notice
Boards for golfers’ information and Subway 9:00am - 6:00pm Closed Normal Operation
reading pleasure. The Learning Boutique Closed
Normal Operation
With these Notice Boards, we hope to Urbanxtion Sports – Archery Closed (strictly by
further enhance our communication appointment only)
with our members in relaying important 7:00am - 3:00pm
information to keep you posted on what Vanda Terrace 7:00am - 7:00pm Normal Operation
Dendro Course Aranda Course Vanda Course 5:00pm - 10:00pm
is new and what is happening in our Club.
*Note: On 4th Day of CNY, 31 January (Tuesday), the Golf morning session will have limited slots and the
afternoon session will be closed for a private event. All information is correct at time of printing.
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CLUB BULLETIN
Set-up of CHS Terminals for Checking &
Uploading of Handicap Scores at Golf Clubhouse
CHS Terminal at Golf Registration Counter Outside Golf Changing Rooms
On 4 August 2016, the SGA Centralised Handicapping System (CHS) was launched. With this system, golfers will
be able to perform all their handicapping activities via multiple channels like Web, iOS or Android devices. To
make it easier for our golfers to check and upload handicap scores after their games, CHS terminals have been
specially set up at the Golf Registration Counter and outside the Golf Changing Rooms.
OCC Junior Golf Programme
Members’ Appreciation Draw If you are thinking of providing an effective teaching environment for your child who has
an interest or aptitude for golf, register them for the OCC Junior Programme today!
Chinese New Year Hong Bao Lucky Draw 2017 Under the guidance of golf professionals from Phil Brew Golf Academy, your child will
1 January to 5 February 2017 undergo a well-rounded curriculum which includes fundamentals such as short game
Ushering in the Year of the Rooster techniques and golf etiquette through a fun-filled approach.
This coming January/February Members’ Appreciation Draw, stand a chance to be
one of the 8 lucky winners to win $150 worth of Fairprice shopping vouchers! Eligibility & Monthly Fees*:
This year, the coupon will be incorporated into the magazine itself to ensure that all members get our coupons. To Open to the following members’ children
make the Lucky Draw interactive, we have also added a quiz element. Winners with the correct answer will qualify (aged 7 to 18 years old):
for the draw.
Do follow the instructions below to take part in the lucky draw.
OCC Golfing Gold : $100
Instructions: OCC Golfing Silver : $120
Simply cut along the dotted lines shown in the coupon below, answer the quiz and fill in your In partnership with
OCC Social/ Corporate Union /MGK : $150
details. Drop the completed coupon into our lucky draw box located at the Golf Clubhouse (level (Fees include coaching by golf professional, range balls and OCC tee shirt,
2). Coupon must be submitted by 1800 hrs on 5 February 2017 (Sunday). subject to prevailing GST.)
Quiz: How many roosters are there in this Smile Magazine issue? Day & Time:
Name :_______________________________________________________________________ Every Friday, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Membership Number:_______________________________________________________________________ Venue:
Email :_______________________________________________________________________ Level 2, OCC Driving Range
Contact number :_______________________________________________________________________
Terms & Conditions:
• All winners will be notified by phone/email on 6 February 2017.
• Only original coupon with completed information will be accepted, no photocopies allowed.
• Only coupons dropped into the official lucky draw box will be eligible for the draw.
• Each member is entitled to one participation only.
• Strictly no replacement for lost, damaged or misplaced coupons.
For enquiries and registration, contact the Golfing Department
• By participating in this lucky draw, you agree that OCC may collect, use and/or disclose the information provided at 6750 2111 or email golfregistration@orchidclub.com
by you to its representatives and service providers for the purpose of selecting and contacting the winner.
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Golf Course Maintenance Update Golf Rules & Etiquette
Completion of Bunker Upgrading at Aranda Course
As part of our ongoing effort to enhance the golf course facilities, the Club upgraded the bunkers at Aranda For a fun golfing experience, keeping a good pace during golfing will help you enjoy the game better! Thus,
Course in August 2016 to provide better drainage system, minimise erosion and improve playability. The bunker here is a list of quick tips to help speed up your play!
upgrading process involved these stages:
• Sodding out bunker faces Pace of Play
• Removing existing bunker sand and bunker liner
• Plan your shot while walking to your ball or while • Be efficient with pre-shot routine.
• Checking and flushing of existing drainage
others are playing. • Minimise the number of practice swings.
• Installation of additional drainage pipes to problem areas
• Line up your putt when others are putting and be • Play a provisional ball if you think the original might
• Overlaying of new sand trapper with 3M liners, evidently more porous, to the bunkers
ready to play when it is your turn. be lost outside a water hazard or out of bounds.
(This increases the infiltration rate of water passing through the bunker profile, reducing the amount
• Walk briskly between shots. • Leave your clubs on the side of the putting green
of sand being washed out and minimising sand contamination.)
• Walk directly to your golf ball; don’t follow others towards the next tee.
• Re-infilling new bunker sand and re-turfing of the bunker faces with Zoysia Japonica
unless assisting in a search. • Exit putting green promptly after holing out.
Meanwhile, the Club is working very closely with the contractor to ensure the upgraded Aranda bunkers are well • If driving/riding a buggy, take several clubs with • Unless experienced, play the standard tees, not the
maintained. you to your ball so you won’t have to walk back to championship tees.
the buggy.
Bunker Upgrading at Vanda Course In Progress • Don’t step off yardage for every single golf shot.
To further improve your golfing experience, bunker upgrading at the Vanda Course is currently underway and Develop an eye for distance.
is expected to complete by January 2017. The shape of each bunker will take on much of its former layout with
exception to a few holes. For example, the front bunker at Vanda Hole # Two has been upgraded from a single
bunker to a 3-tier bunker to elevate your golfing experience. You may refer to the below photos on its development.
We will continue to provide you with updates on the progress of this enhancement project.
Course Closure and Resumption of Play due to Inclement Weather
Single bunker (before upgrading) Sodding the bunker faces Installation of additional drainage pipes All players shall discontinue play immediately when the course suspension siren is sounded.
at Vanda Hole # Two Play shall resume only after the resume play siren is sounded. No player shall continue to
play or resume play when play is under suspension. Players are required to remain in the
shelters at all times.
When the course is declared open for play after suspension, players are permitted to
continue with their game. However, if flights are unable to cross-over for their second 9
holes before 11.45 am, they have to stop after completion of their first 9 holes and make way
for the subsequent sessions.
Players who have paid for a full 18-hole play in the morning and are unable to turn around
by 11.45am may approach our Registration Staff in exchange of a 50% discount green fee
voucher that will entitle you for a full 18-hole play on Monday or Tuesday (except Public
Holidays).
Overlaying of bunker liners Re-infilling of new sand and re-turfing 3-tiers bunker (after upgrading) Players whose tee-off were delayed by the weather in the morning and had registered and
of bunker faces with Zoysia Japonica paid for 9-hole play only but wish to continue another 9 holes before 11.45 am, must register
again and pay for the next 9 holes before proceeding with their course tickets to continue
with play.
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League Appreciation Golf Game & Dinner OPEN HOUSE
Range Carnival 2016
In lieu of the return of Club MAD Day (OCC Open House), the Driving Range held a 2-day Range Carnival on
12 and 13 November 2016 where members, families and friends were engaged in a variety of highlights such
as Novelty Games, One-to-One Golf Coaching, Equipment & Apparel Bazaar, Lucky Draw Activities and more.
This year, some enticing lucky draw prizes included a one-year golf term membership from Palm Springs Golf &
Country Club and a golfing package from Padang Golf Sukajadi!
Golfers enjoying their food and drinks for the night.
Congratulations to all our winners and thank you for your participation. We look forward to seeing everyone
again in 2017!
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ague Team K Sreer
Captain of OCC Le rating with
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(2nd Row, 3rd from n Gan,
Ta n Ah Ee, Lady Captain Susa
Captain Richa rd Foo.
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Vice-Captain Ted W
Players representing OCC at the SGA Inter-Club League 2016.
48 golfers gathered on 1 November 2016 to tee off for the annual League Appreciation Golf Game. This event
was organised to show OCC’s heartfelt gratitude to our golfers who represented OCC in the SGA Inter-Club
League 2016 which took place over a span of 8 months. It was definitely an intense and exciting match play.
To reward all the players for their hard work and commitment, the League Appreciation was followed with a
spontaneous and joyous dinner.
Winner of the SLGA Cup 2016 One-to-One Golf Coaching.
The Ladies Team representing OCC at the OCC Ladies Team being awarded
the Championship Trophy at
SLGA Cup 2016. the Prize Presentation Dinner & Dan
ce. Participants having fun at the bazaar
Team OCC won the SLGA Cup 2016! This annual tournament is organised by the Singapore Ladies Golf
Association. This year’s tournament, hosted by Jurong Country Club, was held on 14 October 2016. A total of 13
golf clubs in Singapore participated in this event where each golf club sent its own representative team of ten
ladies players to represent them.
Team OCC comprised the following players, Lady Captain Susan Gan, Lady Vice-Captain Maureen Teo, Almaz
Au-Yeung, Dily Ng, Jacqueline Lim, Jean Chan, Kim Sung Mi, Mary Wong, Oh Chew Khoon and Teng Mei Tung.
The stableford points of the top six best players of each team were taken for the total score. Team OCC scored
a total of 216 stableford points, followed by Seletar Country Club (1st runner-up) with 207 stableford points and
Jurong Country Club (2nd runner-up) with 204 points.
The theme for the prize presentation Dinner & Dance for this event was “Dancing Divas”. Each team had to
choose a dance and their players dressed in costumes to showcase their dance. The ladies in Team OCC were
dressed up in costumes from "The Great Gatsby" and did a great performance of the Charleston dance. Head of IT Grace Low presenting Lucky Draw prizes to the winners
Congratulations to these talented OCC ladies who gave a stellar performance both at the golf tournament and
on the dance floor. Bravo!
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OCC played host to the 17th Singapore OCC Match Play
National Amateur Championship Championship 2016
from 14 to 17 November (Monday to Thursday) The annual OCC Match Play Championship 2016
teed off on a great note. The Men’s Match Play saw
a fine display of camaraderie and sportsmanship.
The Ladies’ Match Play was an exciting one as it
On 14 November, OCC saw close to went straight to the final round where Ann Huang
50 golfers vying to make it to the top. played against Lady Captain Susan Gan.
The 17th Singapore National Amateur
Championship kicked off on a Monday A big thank you to all our golfers who made this Mr Gabriel Yap Ms Ann Huang
morning with a warm-up of Gross Stroke event possible. Congratulations to our champions Champion of Men’s Champion of Ladies’
Play. The four-day Championship ended for the Men’s and Ladies’ Division, Gabriel Yap Match Play Match Play
on 17 November with a Final Match Play and Ann Huang!
for both the Men and Women’s Divisions.
Captain Tan Ah Ee was present to grace OCC MEN'S MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP 2016
the occasion with the Chairman of Quarter Final Semi Final Final Round
the SGA Tournament Sub-Committee Sat, 19 Nov 2016 (PM) Sun, 20 Nov 2016 (AM) Sun, 20 Nov 2016 (PM) Champion
Mr Lee Lian Hong. Mr T S Tan
Mr T S Tan
Bye
OCC also had its own golfers taking part Mr T S Tan (Walk-over)
Mr Abecassis Elyja
in the match, Charissa Goh WeiQi, Gabriel Mr Abecassis Elyja (4&3)
Mr Tan Jun Hao
Yap Qi Long and Daryl Low Meng Tiang. Mr Gabriel Yap (1 up)
Mr Gabriel Yap
The award ceremony served as an end Mr Gabriel Yap
Bye
to the event, where the winners were Mr Gabriel Yap (4&3)
presented with trophies to reward them for Mr Bruce Peatey
Chairman of the SGA Tournament Sub-Committee Mr Lee Lian Hong Mr Bruce Peatey (2 up)
their excellent performance. Well done! presenting OCC Captain with a memento for hosting the 17th Singapore Mr Masilamany
National Amateur Championship.
OCC LADIES' MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP 2016
Final Round
Sun, 20 Nov 2016 (PM) Champion
Ms Ann Huang
OCC Club Ms Ann Huang (3&2)
Championship 2016 Mrs Susan Gan
On 30 October, the finals of the OCC Club
Championship 2016 commenced. The impressive
match came to an exciting finish with Charissa Goh
WeiQi and Soo Thean Ling emerging as winners.
Congratulations to our champions!
OCC U Medal Monthly Series
Mr Soo Thean Ling Ms Goh WeiQi Charissa
Champion of Men’s Division Champion of Ladies’ Division
Men's Division Ladies' Division
1st Round – 8 October 2016 1st Round – 8 October 2016 10 DECEMBER 2016
Daily Best Gross Mr Soo Thean Ling 79 GROSS OCB Daily Best Gross Ms Huang Xiao Li 78 GROSS
Daily Best Nett Mr Abecassis Elyja 71 NETT Daily Best Nett Ms Quek Lee Tiam Judy 65 NETT ARANDA/DENDRO
2nd Round – 29 October 2016 2nd Round – 29 October 2016
Daily Best Gross Mr Soo Thean Ling 85 GROSS Daily Best Gross Ms Goh WeiQi Charissa 71 GROSS
Daily Best Nett Mr Abecassis Elyja 81 NETT Daily Best Nett Mdm Lim Siew Lan 70 NETT OCB RESULTS FOR MEN’S DIVISION (HI 24.9 & BELOW)
Final Round – 30 October 2016 Final Round – 30 October 2016
Daily Best Gross Mr Daryl Low 83 GROSS Daily Best Gross Ms Goh WeiQi Charissa 75 GROSS WINNER MR JUAN CANTILLO (21.3) 43 POINTS
Daily Best Nett Mr Soo Thean Ling 75 NETT Daily Best Nett Mdm Jean Chan 67 NETT OCB
Overall Results Overall Results 1ST RUNNER UP MR PREMCHANDRA K (15.3) 38 POINTS OCB
Champion Mr Soo Thean Ling 251 GROSS Champion Ms Goh WeiQi Charissa 225 GROSS
Runner Up Mr Abecassis Elyja 252 GROSS Runner Up Ms Huang Xiao Li 245 GROSS
2ND RUNNER UP MR TAN BOON WEI ANDY (13.0) 38 POINTS
Overall Best Nett Mr Daryl Low 236 NETT Overall Best Nett Ms Judy Quek 202 NETT
14 15
TEE TALK
MONTHLY MEDAL RESULTS
DECEMBER 2016/STABLEFORD (10 DECEMBER 2016)
DENDRO/VANDA
RESULTS FOR MEN’S ‘A’ DIVISION (H’CAP 0 - 11.4)
WINNER MR MASILAMANY (7.5) 44 POINTS
1 RUNNER UP
ST
MR TAN TYOU SENG (10.3) 39 POINTS
2ND RUNNER UP MR TAN JUN HAO (9.3) 38 POINTS
BALLSWEEP (1ST NINE)
WINNER MR E MAARAN (4.3) 24 POINTS
BALLSWEEP (2ND NINE)
WINNER MR MASILAMANY (7.5) 22 POINTS
MR MASILAMANY
RESULTS FOR MEN’S ‘B’ DIVISION (H’CAP 11.5 - 16.0)
WINNER MR SIMON CHEW SWEE MENG (11.9) 43 POINTS
1ST RUNNER UP MR RONALD LEE YEOW LENG (15.7) 39 POINTS
2ND RUNNER UP MR JASPER LIM GAY KYONG (13.3) 38 POINTS
BALLSWEEP (1 NINE)
ST
JOINT WINNERS MR RONALD LEE YEOW LENG (15.7) 21 POINTS
MR SIM SUN HAU (13.2) 21 POINTS
BALLSWEEP (2ND NINE)
MR SIMON CHEW SWEE MENG WINNER MR SIMON CHEW SWEE MENG (11.9) 33 POINTS
VANDA/ARANDA
RESULTS FOR MEN’S ‘C’ DIVISION (H’CAP 16.1 - 24.9)
WINNER MR CHOO CHYE HOCK (18.0) 45 POINTS
1 RUNNER UP
ST
MR JON HAN PECK KWANG (19.2) 44 POINTS
2ND RUNNER UP MR SIM HOE CHEONG (17.5) 43 POINTS
BALLSWEEP (1ST NINE)
WINNER MR CHENG KANG LIM (19.5) 25 POINTS
BALLSWEEP (2ND NINE)
MR CHOO CHYE HOCK
WINNER MR CHOO CHYE HOCK (18.0) 55 POINTS
ARANDA/DENDRO
RESULTS FOR LADIES’ ‘A’ DIVISION (H’CAP 0 - 18.4)
WINNER MS JACQUELINE LIM (16.2) 40 POINTS
1 RUNNER UP
ST
MS HAN FONG YAU (11.0) 38 POINTS
2ND RUNNER UP MRS SUSAN GAN (11.8) 36 POINTS
BALLSWEEP (1ST NINE)
WINNER MS JACQUELINE LIM (16.2) 20 POINTS
MS JACQUELINE LIM BALLSWEEP (2ND NINE)
WINNER MS TENG MEI TUNG (16.8) 22 POINTS
RESULTS FOR LADIES’ ‘B’ DIVISION (H’CAP 18.5 - 36.9)
WINNER MS SHARON LI NGOH KIN (30.8) 34 POINTS
BALLSWEEP (1ST NINE)
WINNER MS SHARON LI NGOH KIN (30.8) 17 POINTS
BALLSWEEP (2ND NINE)
JOINT WINNERS MS SHARON LI NGOH KIN (30.8) 17 POINTS
MS SHARON LI NGOH KIN MS CHOO SWEE KIM CAROL (29.9) 17 POINTS
DRIVING RANGE
Calling out to all winners of the OCC Monthly Medals 2016!
You are cordially invited to compete in the annual Gold Medal
Event and be crowned the ultimate winners of the OCC Monthly
Medals 2016 Men’s and Ladies’ Divisions respectively. Below are
the registration details:
Date: 22 January 2017 (Sun)
Time: 12:01pm onwards
Fee: $40 (inclusive of buggy & entrance fees)
Format of Play: Stroke Play
Divisions: Men’s and Ladies’ Divisions
All fees are subject to prevailing GST.
For enquiries and registration,
contact the Golfing Department at 6750 2102/2111
or email golfregistration@orchidclub.com
GONG XI FA CAI LUCKY DRAW Hong Bao Golf
For every $30 top-up at the Driving Range,
stand a chance to win one of the 5 prizes.
Lucky Draw Period:
Special 2017
Date: 5 February 2017 (Sun)
1 January 2017 (Sun) to 11 February 2017 (Sat)
Time: 1:30pm (shotgun)
1st – $150 Range top-up Eligibility: Gold, Silver, Corporate Union & MGK Members
Entrance Fee: $30
2nd – $100 Range top-up Green Fee: $70 (Silver Member)
3rd – $80 Range top-up $80 (Corporate Union & MGK Members)
4th – $50 Range top-up Double chance of
Buggy Fee: $25
Registration Start Date: 4 January 2017 (Wed)
5th – $30 Range top-up happiness for
Closing Date for Registration: 26 January 2017 (Thu)
OCC Members
All fees are subject to prevailing GST.
Terms & Conditions: Winners will be announced on 15 February 2017 (Wed).
For every $30 top-up at the Driving Range, OCC Members will receive two lucky
draw coupons while non-members receive one lucky draw coupon. Not valid with any
other promotions. OCC reserves the right to alter the benefits and conditions at any
time without prior notice. Promotion is open to all except employees of OCC.
For enquiries and registration, contact the Golfing Department at 6750 2102/2111
or email golfregistration@orchidclub.com
For enquiries, please call Driving Range at 6750 2198.19
It has been a fruitful year serving PLAN & PLAY
you, our valued members. We look
forward to another exciting year of
Events and Programmes.
S&R INTEREST GROUP (SIG) CALENDAR 2017
Happy New Year & 恭喜发财! NO. TYPE OF SIG EVENTS/ DAYS/DATE/TIME VENUE
PROGRAMMES
BOWLING
1 Weekly SIG Bowling Training Every Saturday 3:00pm to 5:00pm Orchid Bowl
DARTS
2 Orchid Bulls One Every Tuesday 8:00pm to 10:00pm Aranda Lounge
& Two Training & Thursday
POOL
3 Bi-Monthly Cue Challenge Last Monday of Odd 7:00pm onwards Aranda Lounge
Months
4 OCC Black 8 Training Every Saturday 3:00pm to 6:00pm Aranda Lounge/
Sports Hub@OCC
RUNNING
5 Running SIG Every Friday 8:00pm Sports Hub@OCC
RUMMY-O
Front Row (From Left to Right): Nancy Yuen, Sharon Ong, Eunice Seoh (HOD), Lily Lee, Lur Xin Hui
Middle Row (From Left to Right): Vanessa Koh, Novella Tan, Wang Qiao Zhen, Michelle Wong, Elle Ng 6 Rummy-O SIG Every 2nd Friday 7:30pm to 9:30pm Sports Hub@OCC
Back Row (From Left to Right): Akmal, Cyrus Wong, Huang Weiyang, Draeco Loh
SCUBA DIVING
7 Scuba Diving Every Saturday & 10:00am to 4:00pm Olympic Pool
Sunday
SWIMMING
8 Yale Swimming Singapore
Competitive Programme Monday to Friday 5:30pm to 8:00pm Olympic Pool
Recreation Programme Wednesday 6:00pm to 7:15pm Fun Pool & Olympic Pool
5:45pm to 6:30pm
Saturday 9:45am to 10:30am Fun Pool & Olympic Pool
6:00pm to 7:15pm
Sunday 9:00am to 11:15am Fun Pool & Olympic Pool
5:00pm to 6:30pm
Management Team Aranda Team
Aquaducks Saturday 9:00am to 12:00pm Fun Pool
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Sunday 9:00am to 12:00pm Fun Pool
TABLE FOOTBALL
9 Table Football Training Last Sunday of the 10:00am to 4:00pm Sports Hub@OCC
Month
For the full programme listing, please visit our website at www.orchidclub.com
For more information, email sports@orchidclub.com
NOTE: All information is correct at time of printing
Gym Team Sports Team20 21
PLAN & PLAY PLAN & PLAY
JANUARY FEBRUARY
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
30 31 Corporate Golf Events 1 1 2 3 4 5
Muay Thai SIG – OCC Pool Aquaducks Sim Han Hoon Dance Karaoke Night Muay Thai Aikido (Adults & Kids) Aquaducks
Sim Han Hoon Dance SIG – Orchid Bulls Fun Floats Class SIG – Orchid Bulls Social Dance Nights Aquaducks Fun Floats
Class Darts 9 January 23 January Scuba Diving Yale Swimming Darts Taekwondo Practice Dance Nights Scuba Diving
Yale Swimming Yale Swimming Singapore
Singapore Singapore 10 January 31 January Taijiquan
Zumba Gold
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Taijiquan Fun Floats Taijiquan
Yale Swimming Yale Swimming Scuba Diving Yale Swimming
Masala Bhangra Zumba Fitness
Kpopx Fitness
17 January Singapore Zumba Fitness Singapore SIG – OCC Black 8 Singapore
Karate SIG - Running Training Karate
New Year's Day SIG – OCC Bowling Lion Dance
Yale Swimming CNY Tuan Bai
Singapore Reunion Bowl
Yoga Hong Bao Golf
Special
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Muay Thai SIG – OCC Pool Sim Han Hoon Dance Karaoke Night Muay Thai Aikido (Adults & Kids) Aquaducks Muay Thai SIG – OCC Pool Sim Han Hoon Dance Karaoke Night Muay Thai Aikido (Adults & Kids) Aquaducks
Sim Han Hoon Dance SIG – Orchid Bulls Class SIG – Orchid Bulls Social Dance Night Aquaducks Fun Floats Sim Han Hoon Dance SIG – Orchid Bulls Class SIG – Orchid Bulls Rummy-O Aquaducks Fun Floats
Class Darts Yale Swimming Darts Taekwondo Practice Dance Nights Scuba Diving Class Darts Yale Swimming Darts Social Dance Nights Fun Floats Scuba Diving
Yale Swimming Yale Swimming Singapore Yale Swimming Taijiquan Fun Floats Taijiquan Yale Swimming Yale Swimming Singapore Yale Swimming Taekwondo Scuba Diving Taijiquan
Singapore Singapore Zumba Gold Singapore Yale Swimming Scuba Diving Yale Swimming Singapore Singapore Zumba Gold Singapore Taijiquan SIG – OCC Black 8 Yale Swimming
Masala Bhangra Zumba Fitness Zumba Fitness Masala Bhangra Zumba Fitness Zumba Fitness Training
Singapore SIG – OCC Black 8 Singapore Yale Swimming Singapore
Kpopx Fitness Kpopx Fitness SIG – OCC Bowling
SIG - Running Training Karate Singapore Karate
Social Dance Nights
SIG – OCC Bowling SIG - Running
Yale Swimming
Yale Swimming Singapore
Singapore Yoga
Yoga Monthly Medals
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Muay Thai SIG – OCC Pool Sim Han Hoon Dance Karaoke Night Muay Thai Aikido (Adults & Kids) Aquaducks Muay Thai SIG – OCC Pool Sim Han Hoon Dance Karaoke Night Muay Thai Aikido (Adults & Kids) Aquaducks
Sim Han Hoon Dance SIG – Orchid Bulls Class SIG – Orchid Bulls Rummy-O Aquaducks Fun Floats Sim Han Hoon Dance SIG – Orchid Bulls Class SIG – Orchid Bulls Practice Dance Nights Aquaducks Fun Floats
Class Darts Yale Swimming Darts Social Dance Night Fun Floats Scuba Diving Class Darts Yale Swimming Darts Taekwondo Fun Floats Scuba Diving
Yale Swimming Yale Swimming Singapore Yale Swimming Taekwondo Scuba Diving Taijiquan Yale Swimming Yale Swimming Singapore Yale Swimming Taijiquan Line Dance Taijiquan
Singapore Singapore Zumba Gold Singapore Taijiquan SIG – OCC Black 8 Yale Swimming Singapore Singapore Zumba Gold Singapore Yale Swimming Scuba Diving Yale Swimming
Masala Bhangra Zumba Fitness Zumba Fitness Training Masala Bhangra Zumba Fitness Zumba Fitness
Yale Swimming Singapore Singapore SIG – OCC Black 8 Singapore
Kpopx Fitness SIG – OCC Bowling Kpopx Fitness
Singapore Karate SIG - Running Training Karate
Social Dance Nights
SIG - Running SIG – OCC Bowling
Yale Swimming
Singapore Social Dance Nights
Yoga Yale Swimming
Monthly Medals Singapore
Yoga
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Muay Thai SIG – OCC Pool Sim Han Hoon Dance Karaoke Night Muay Thai Aikido (Adults & Kids) Aquaducks Muay Thai SIG – OCC Pool Sim Han Hoon Dance Karaoke Night Muay Thai Aikido (Adults & Kids) Aquaducks
Sim Han Hoon Dance SIG – Orchid Bulls Class SIG – Orchid Bulls Practice Dance Nights Aquaducks Fun Floats Sim Han Hoon Dance SIG – Orchid Bulls Class SIG – Orchid Bulls Scratch-It-To-Win-It Aquaducks Fun Floats
Class Darts Yale Swimming Darts Taekwondo Fun Floats Scuba Diving Class Darts Yale Swimming Darts Night Fun Floats Scuba Diving
Yale Swimming Yale Swimming Singapore Yale Swimming Taijiquan Line Dance Taijiquan Yale Swimming Yale Swimming Singapore Yale Swimming Social Dance Night Scuba Diving Table Football
Singapore Singapore Zumba Gold Singapore Yale Swimming Scuba Diving Yale Swimming Singapore Singapore Zumba Gold Singapore Taekwondo SIG – OCC Black 8 Training
Masala Bhangra Zumba Fitness Zumba Fitness Singapore SIG – OCC Bowling Singapore Masala Bhangra Zumba Fitness Zumba Fitness Taijiquan Training Taijiquan
Kpopx Fitness Scratch-It-To-Win-It SIG – OCC Black 8 Karate Kpopx Fitness Yale Swimming SIG – OCC Bowling Yale Swimming
Night Training OCC Gold Medal Singapore Social Dance Nights Singapore
SIG - Running Social Dance Nights Event SIG - Running Yale Swimming Karate
Yale Swimming Singapore
Singapore Yoga
Yoga
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 Corporate Golf Events
Muay Thai SIG – OCC Pool Sim Han Hoon Dance Karaoke Night Taijiquan First Day of Second Day of Muay Thai SIG – OCC Pool
Sim Han Hoon Dance SIG – Orchid Bulls Class SIG – Orchid Bulls Chinese New Year Chinese New Year Sim Han Hoon Dance SIG – Orchid Bulls 7 February 13 February
Class Darts Yale Swimming Darts Class Darts
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Singapore
Zumba Gold
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Yale Swimming
Singapore
Yale Swimming
Singapore
8 February 17 February
Masala Bhangra Zumba Fitness
Kpopx Fitness
Zumba Fitness Masala Bhangra Zumba Fitness
Kpopx Fitness
10 February 27 February22 23
PLAN & PLAY SOCIAL BUZZ
OCC SOCIAL & RECREATION WEEKLY PROGRAMMES
Social Dance Nights Line Dance Sim Han Hoon
22nd Inter-Club Mixed Bowling League 2016
DANCE
Aranda Lounge Aranda Lounge Dance Class
7:30pm to 1:00am Sat, 7:30pm to 12:00am Aranda Lounge
Every Fri and Sat 21 January Mon, 8:00pm to 9:30pm
(except those days with 18 February Wed, 8:00pm to 9:30pm OCC had the honour of hosting the 22nd Inter-Club
Practice Dance Nights) Mixed Bowling League where a total of nine clubs
Practice Dance Nights participated in this annual tournament held over a
Aranda Lounge
7:30pm to 1:00am
period of seven months at the various participating
7 & 20 January clubs, starting and ending with OCC. Weekly scores
4 & 17 February were tabulated to determine the Club with the highest
Team and Individual Scores.
Masala Bhangra
MARTIAL ARTS
FITNESS
Lifestyle Studio The Chinese Swimming Club was crowned the Overall
Mon, 7:30pm to 8:30pm Team Champion. OCC did well in the Team Category
KpopX Fitness and was made proud by OCC Member Patrick Phua,
Lifestyle Studio OCC Bowling Convenor Ms Mary Tan Toh Kay Seng and Jenny Oon who won individual
Zumba Fitness Tue, 7:30pm to 8:30pm awards at the Masters Finals.
Lifestyle Studio
Yoga Tue, 7:30pm to 8:30pm Zumba Gold
The Clubs celebrated their hard work with a Victory
Lifestyle Studio Thu, 7:30pm to 8:30pm Lifestyle Studio
Sat, 9:00am to 10:00am Wed, 7:30pm to 8:30pm Karate Dinner accompanied with the tasting of handpicked
Lifestyle Studio wine from The French Cellar at Emerald Suite. Dinner
Sun, 12:00pm to 1:00pm was followed by a prize presentation by OCC Bowling
RECREATION
Convener Ms. Mary Tan to the winners. The night
Taekwondo
then concluded with a handover of the League File to
Tennis Courts
Fri, 7:30pm to 9:00pm Seletar Country Club, host of the 23rd Inter-Club Mixed
Bowling League.
Mahjong & Cards
Karaoke Night*# Mahjong Rooms (Daily) 22nd Inter-Club Bowling League Ladies Masters
Aranda Lounge Sun - Thu & PH, 9:00am to 11:00pm
Thu, 2:00pm to 11:00pm Fri, Sat & Eve of PH, 9:00am to 12:00mn
Taijiquan
Lifestyle Studio
Fri, 10:00am to 11:30am
Sun, 10:30am to 12:00pm
1:00pm to 2:30pm
Scratch-It-To-Win-It Night* SIG – Rummy-O* 9:00am to 10:30am
Darts Sports Hub Sports Hub
Aranda Lounge 27 January 13 January
Tue, 8:00pm to 10:00pm 24 February 10 February
Thu, 8:00pm to 10:00pm 7:00pm to 10:00pm 7:30pm to 9:30pm
ampions: Chinese
d Bowling League Ch
SIG – Pool 22nd Inter-Club Mixe 22nd Inter-Club Bowling League Men Masters
SPORTS
Aranda Lounge Swimming Club
Sat, 3:00pm to 6:00pm
SIG – OCC Bowling Aquaducks Fun Floats Aikido (Adults & Kids)
Orchid Bowl Fun Pool Fun Pool Lifestyle Studio
Sat, 3:00pm to 5:00pm Sat, 9:00am to 12:00pm Sat, 10:00am to 7:00pm Sat, 3:00pm to 4:15pm
Sat, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Sun, 10:00am to 7:00pm
Sun, 9:00am to 12:00pm
SIG – Running Yale Swimming Singapore
Sports Hub Competitive Programme (Olympic Pool)
Fri, 8:00pm Mon - Fri, 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Recreation Programme (Fun Pool & Olympic Pool)
Wed, 6:00pm to 7:15pm; 5:00pm to 7:15pm
Sat, 9:45am to 10:30am; 6:00pm to 7:15pm
Sun, 9:00am to 11:15am; 5:00pm to 6:30pm Muay Thai
Lifestyle Studio
Quattor Swim School
Mon and Fri, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Mon - Fri (except Wed) Fri evening, 8:00pm to 9.00pm
5:00pm to 6:00pm; 6:00pm to 7:00pm OCC Team
* Free for OCC members # Charges apply for first drink NOTE: All information is correct at time of printing.24 25
SOCIAL BUZZ SOCIAL BUZZ
22nd OCC Darts Invitational Learning Journey with nEbO
On 22 October, a total of 11 teams from various clubs and associations took part in the 22nd OCC Darts 91 students from Si Ling Secondary School and West Spring Secondary School came to OCC for a learning
Invitational. The team event saw Hawks, Team 245 and Forrest Darters winning the first, second and third cash journey on 19 and 25 October respectively. They were given a comprehensive introduction to the Club and the
prizes respectively. The single event was held the next day where 25 participants had the opportunity to share interest group events at OCC. This was followed by a guided tour around facilities such as the Driving Range,
pointers with one another and improve their skills. The top 2 winners walked away with cash prizes. Aranda Lounge, Gymnasium and Olympic Pool. Our OCC staff gave the students an overview of the various
places and the daily operations involved. Through this experience, the students had the opportunity to gain
insights into the Club industry and the career path they wish to pursue.
Students from Si Ling Secondary School Gym Tour
Champion: Mr. Satthiyan S/O Anbarasan (Team 245) Champion: Hawks
Students from West Spring Secondary School OCC Social & Recreational Map Drawing Competition
Learning Journey with ASES
50 students from both Eastview Secondary School and Marsiling Secondary School embarked on a learning
1st Runner-Up: Mr. Suwaji Rusti (Terror Bulls) 1st Runner-Up: Team 245 journey organised by the Academy of Sports and Exercise Science (ASES) on 26 October. The students
visited OCC and were then given an insight into the gym and sports counter operations as well as the lifestyle
programmes and events available at OCC. They were impressed with the wide range of activities and expressed
interest through active participation during the Q&A session. OCC is pleased to have had an impact on the
students and wishes them all the best in their studies!
Team Orchid Bulls Group Photo of East View Secondary School Students27
SOCIAL BUZZ
OPEN HOUSE
On 12 November, the Clubhouses were bursting with energy as OCC’s Open House - Club MAD Day 2016,
kicked off to great success. Participants enjoyed a full day of programmes ranging from bazaar stores and
carnival games, to a club-wide location hunt. Known for spawning rare Pokémon in Niantic’s Pokémon Go game,
OCC held a mini Pokémon catching competition where participants could win a mystery Pokémon gift.
The day ended with the annual Christmas Light-up where the choir from nEbO and U Live led the crowd on a
spirited sing-along of popular Christmas ballads. After the tree was lighted by Lady Captain Susan Gan, Santa and
Santarina appeared and showered the crowd with candy canes. Group shot of the Dance Fitness participants.
A big thank you to our tenants for being the participating venues for the location hunt, and for sponsoring the
lucky draw prizes!
Pokemon Hunt Participants. Roving Magician. Christmas Card Making Activity.
Head of Social & Recreation
Eunice Seoh presenting lucky draw Christmas carol peformance during the Christmas tree Light-Up.
prize to Winner John Tai.
Aikido Demo.
Zumba Mass Workout.
18th Super Sprint Series
The 18th Super Sprint Series – Kids Fun Challenge on 12 November saw 106 young
swimmers from eight swim schools participating across four different swim events.
Those as young as three years old had their first swim competition experience
ing Session. in a special challenge where they swam approximately 20 meters across the
Perler Beads Mak
pool’s breadth. The Olympic pool was crowded with eager coaches, parents and
Photo Taking session with Santa and Santarina. grandparents alike, showing their support for the swimmers. Team OCC
bagged 22 Gold medals out of 72 events. Well done!
Winners of the 18th
Super Sprint Series.
Gobbler 5 Charity Drive. Participants of the 18th Super Sprint Series.28 29
SOCIAL BUZZ OCC-ACC CONNECTION
Night Fishing Competition Knowing Our Singapore Series
Every year, ACC lines up a wide array of activities for both OCC and ACC members to enjoy. This year, we have
Armed with their rods and live baits, 52 fishing enthusiasts gathered at the Vanda course for the OCC Night come up with a new initiative to bring more fun and excitement to our members. The “Knowing Our Singapore
Fishing Competition. Series” serves as a form of heritage trail where we take you to iconic and cultural attractions around Singapore.
The Anglers could hardly contain their excitement as they rushed to prepare their bait and cast their line As a bonus, should you go for all 6 activities, you will be invited to an exclusive Tropical Fruit Party in July!
right after picking their spot. Among them was OCC Member Nicholas Choo, our youngest participant at 15
years old. The first fish was caught by guest Mr Tay and the winner for the heaviest catch of the night went to
Mr. Mirwan who reeled in an impressive 3.5-pound Peacock Bass!
1 Visit to Gardens by the Bay
How about spending an evening at Gardens by the Bay?
Watch the Supertrees come alive at night as we walk across
the OCBC Skyway to enjoy a panoramic view of the Gardens.
WOW-WOW Faber Trek
2 Adventure
Date : 25 February 2017 (Saturday) seekers and explorers wait
Time : 5pm - 10pm no more. Uncover the hidden secrets of
Venue : Assemble at ACC Lobby at 3.30pm sharp Mount Faber as we visit the recently discovered
Fee* : Member $35, Union Member $40, Guest $45 Keppel Hill Reservoir. We will also visit the forgotten relic of a
Min Pax : 20 persons deserted Japanese Tomb belonging to a Japanese civilian naval
Closing Date : 18 February 2017 (Saturday) engineer, Komoto Ekasa-San.
* Fee includes transport, admission fee Date : 4 March 2017 (Saturday)
to OCBC Skypark and packet dinner. Time : 8:30am - 12pm
Venue : Assemble at HarbourFront MRT
(exit leading to Marang Trail) at 8:30am
Fee : Member $15, Union Member $18, Guest $20
Min Pax : 30 persons
6 Civil Defence Heritage Closing Date : 25 February 2017 (Saturday)
Gallery & Singapore
Philatelic Museum
3 Bollywood Veggies
Witness the fire fighting and civil defence
Anglers ready to head to the Vanda Course. Winner of the most catch: Mr Koh Kok Ping. developments in Singapore at the Civil Defence Heritage Gallery
We offer another local excursion
in the Central Fire Station.
and this time to visit the well-
The Singapore Philatelic Museum treasures a range of stamps, known Bollywood Veggies! Get ready
local and foreign, and archival philatelic materials issued during to taste exotic plants, go for a potting class
the early Straits Settlements to present day. and explore the farm in Scrabble Shamble to collect
letters to form as many farm related words as possible!
Date : 3 June 2017 (Saturday)
Time : 9am to 5pm Date : 18 March 2017 (Saturday)
Venue : Meet at ACC lobby at 8:15am sharp Venue : Assemble at ACC Lobby at 8:45am sharp
Fee : Member $15, Union Member $18, Guest $20 Fee : Member $65, Union Member $70, Guest $75
Min Pax : 30 persons Min Pax : 30 persons
Closing Date : 20 May 2017 (Saturday) Closing Date : 4 March 2017 (Saturday)
Day Itinerary#
8:45am Assemble at ACC Lobby
5 Wild Trail to the Lost Railway 9:00am Coach departs from ACC for Bollywood Veggies
Explore the tranquil trek at the disused railway track at 9:30am Arrive at Bollywood Veggies and begin guided
Bukit Timah Railway Station till Ulu Pandan Park. Get up close farm tour
and personal with the flora and fauna and also enjoy the scenic view 10:00am Potting Session
of the Ulu Pandan river. 10:30am Scrabble Shamble
11:00am Lunch
Youngest participant (Mr Nicholas Choo) with his family. Group photo of Anglers Date : 20 May 2017 (Saturday)
after the competition. 1:00pm Shopping at Farm Market and Free & Easy
Time : 2:30pm to 5pm 3:00pm Depart for ACC
Venue : Meet at King Albert MRT Station at 1:45pm sharp 4:00pm Estimated arrival time at ACC
Fee : Member $15, Union Member $20, Guest $25
Min Pax : 30 persons
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Itinerary subject to changes
Closing Date : 6 May 2017 (Saturday)
4 Singapore Art Museum & Peranakan Museum
At the Singapore Art Museum, experience contemporary art exhibits and admire the carefully
conserved building built in 1867.
First of its kind, the Peranakan Museum houses the finest and comprehensive collection of
Peranakan artifacts during the Straits Settlements of Singapore, Malacca and Penang.
Date : 22 April 2017 (Saturday)
Time : 9am to 5pm
Venue : Meet at ACC lobby at 8:15am sharp
Fee : Member $15, Union Member $20, Guest $25
Min Pax : 30 persons
Mr Tay celebrating his first catch. Winner of the Heaviest Catch: Mr Mirwan. Closing Date : 15 April 2017 (Saturday)
For enquiries and reservations, please contact Ms Linda Yeo at 6584 6811 ext 30 or email linda.yeo@arandaclub.org.sg30 31
HIP & HAPPENING
Introducing Quattor Swim School
S&R will be welcoming Quattor Swim School as part of their ongoing efforts to offer more comprehensive
programmes for their visitors.
What is Quattor Swim School about?
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“Quattor” simply refers to “The 4 Strokes of Swimming”. By focusing on the fundamentals skills of swimming, it
is the perfect place to start your child’s swimming journey.
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What do they specialize in?
Quattor Swim School offers learn-to-swim programmes for children aged 3 ½ onwards. Lessons will take place
on weekday evenings, offering more timeslots and specialised care for the children.
When will it start?
Start off the new year at Orchid Bowl with a game of friendly bowling this February!
Quattor is expected to kick start their programmes in February. Their schedule will be as follows: Open to both OCC and ACC members, it is guaranteed to be a day of fun and
DAY TIMING 1 TIMING 2 excitement. So, get ready to unleash your talent, meet new people and win attractive prizes!
Monday to Friday
(except Wednesday)
5pm to 6pm 6pm to 7pm Date: 5 February 2017 (Sunday)
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Keep a lookout for Quattor nearing the date or speak to their friendly Sports Counter staff Location: Orchid Bowl @ OCC
for more information!
Registration Fee (OCC/ACC Member): $10
For enquiries and registration, please call Sports Counter at 6750 2122
or email sports@orchidclub.com.
Open to all age groups, gear up for a friendly competition
and have a splashing good time at Orchid Country Club!
Date : 5 March 2017 (Sunday)
Time : 10:30am
Venue : Olympic Pool 1
Registration Fee* : FOC (OCC/ACC Member)
$3.00 (NTUC Member)
$5.00 (Guest) 1
Event Entry Fee* : FOC (OCC/ACC Member)
$3.00 per event (NTUC Member)
$4.00 per event (Guest)
Closing Date : 26 February 2017 (Sunday)
*Fees are subject to prevailing GST.
For enquiries and registration, please call Sports Counter For enquiries and registration, please call Gym at 6750 2199
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