1. I volunteered to take on the newsletter this year
because it was something that was sorely missing
from the fabric of the club. It's not just a newsletter
or a piece of paper, it's all the things that draw us
together as employees and members of this club in
our shared experience. On that note I would like to
thank all that were involved for making this a great
experience and a proud achievement. Sharon
Donovan, for her final say. Carolyn Roper for her
sharp eye, Oriana Tevi for her translating, all the
girls at the desk and everyone who contributed
along the way. And especially you who are reading
this right now - you made the whole thing
worthwhile. See you in September and have a
great summer!
With the numerous in-house league finals, the
Quebec Open and the Cancer Fundraiser, we
have just finished one of the busiest squash
months of the year.
A big congratulations goes out to all the teams
and individuals for their exceptional play in all of
these events. It has been such a pleasure to see
the club so active and everyone participating and
competing to the best of their ability.
We are in the final stages of the Club
Championships so please make sure to play all of
your matches within the next few weeks. We are
planning on trying to play as many of the finals as
possible on May 19th before the start of the “End
of Season Bash”.
There is a poster and seating chart for the May
19th party by reception so please feel free to
book your table as soon as you can. I’m really
looking forward to celebrating this great season
we have had with all of you.
May 2016
Squash News
David Phillips (dphillips@clubatwater.ca)
Summer
Bash!
Mother's
Day Brunch
The Bulletin Resumes in
September
Jeff Casselman
Calendar Events
reception@clubatwater.ca

2. Vodka 1oz
Whiskey 1oz
Dash of Honey
Dash of Sriracha (Asian Chilli spice)
Dash of Lemon
Tomato Juice to top
Sauteed Shrimp and Crispy Bacon, to garnish
Method: Prepare crispy bacon and sautéed srimp
with steak spice, lemon and siriracha and allow to
cool. Pour whisky and Vodka over ice, add honey,
sriracha (to taste, be careful it is very powerful)
salt and pepper. Add tomato juice, garnish with
cooled bacon and shrimp.
Ramnish Kumar - U23 Mens Singles Finalist
Andrew Choi - U19 Boys Doubles 3rd place
and U17 Mixed Doubles 3rd place
Anthony Nguyen - U17 Boys Singles
Champion, Boys Doubles Champion and 3rd
place in Mixed Doubles
Eliana Zhang - U17 Girls Singles Champion,
Girls Doubles Finalist and Mixed Doubles 3rd
place
Samantha Hui - U17 Girls Singles 3rd place
and Girls Doubles Finalist
The Club Championships were held the last two
weeks of April and were well attended.
Congratulations to all the winners and all the
participants - you put on quite the show!
As we move forward and look towards next
season, I am hoping to add some new programs
and take advantage of various opportunities for
our Badminton members such as Elite training
sessions, team tournaments and increased
clinics designed for beginners and intermediates.
As always, please contact me with any
suggestions you may have.
Cooked diced chicken 200g
Green apple, peeled, cubed 1
Rice 1 ½ cup
Onion, diced 1 cup
Celery, diced 1 cup
Chicken broth 4 Liters
Apple purée ½ cup
Mild curry paste 1 tbsp
Yellow curry powder 1 tbsp
Turmeric 1 tsp
Flour ½ cup
Oil 100ml
Salt and pepper to taste
In a big pot, sautée the onions and celery until
soft. Add the chicken broth, curry paste and
powder, turmeric and apple purée. Bring to a
simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Add the rice and
chicken and simmer until the rice is fully cooked.
In a separate bowl, mix the flour and oil together.
While stirring the liquid, gradually add the flour
mixture until desired thickness. Add the diced
green apple and serve.
I would love to take this opportunity to thank you
for participating in our group classes, training in
our gym, and playing on our courts. Summer is
just around the corner and many of us will be
spending more time out in the sun and warmth.
Here are a few tips to stay healthy this summer!
1) Eat More Berries. Fruits today bear little
resemblance to their wild ancestors, or even to
those of your great-grandparents. They’re bigger
and sweeter, and not necessarily tastier. Berries
remain one of nature’s most potent antioxidant
powerhouses, which may help prevent damage to
tissues and reduce the risks of age-related
illnesses. Enjoy a cup of strawberries,
raspberries, blackberries and blueberries every
day. 2) Exercise Outdoors. Research shows that
spending time outdoors elevates mood and
promotes feelings of positivity. It’s time to blur the
lines between play and exercise by enjoying such
activities as hiking, biking, swimming, roller
blading, and even playing tag with the kids. 3)
Get Dirty. Gardening has been shown to be an
effective stress reliever, and some believe that
simply putting your hands in soil is “grounding”.
Plant a few flower pots or cultivate a small garden
and return your attention to the Earth and sun.
When life feels like you’re moving so fast you can
barely keep up, spending time in the ground will
help relieve physical and mental stress. 4) Sleep
Well. It’s tempting to stay up later during long
summer days. Try to keep a good sleeping
schedule by going to bed at the same time every
night. Sticking to a sleep routine helps to increase
sleep quality and restfulness. Be careful not to
drink too much alcohol before going to bed. A
good rule of thumb is to stop drinking 2-3 hours
before bedtime. 5) Floss your Teeth. You know
you’ve been slacking.
Summer Holidays! What to Remember...
Dr. Patrick Owen (info@drpatrickowen.com)
Hard to believe that the end of the season is upon
us. The Badminton section had a very good
season with exceptional results in Provincial
tournaments, an increased participation in most
programs and a successfully hosted Masters
tournament. Congratulations to all!
The junior Provincials were held April 15-17 in
Sherbrooke. Congratulations to the following
players with their impressive performances :
The Club Atwater Mulligatawny Soup
Chef Thierry Morcel (tmorcel@clubatwater.ca)
Badminton News
Robbyn Hermitage (rhermitage@clubatwater.ca)
Cajun Creole Bloody
Mary
Jeff Casselman
(casselmanjeff@gmail.com)