OCC May-Jun 2022 Magazine

Issue 3 May — June

Happy
Labour

Day!

GOLF P8 LIFESTYLE P YUM IN MY TUM P HOTEL P

Ladies Easter Par Lounge June School
Fun Game Event Promotions Holiday Promo

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CoTabnle oftents Issue 3 May - June

CLUB NEWS LIFESTYLE

04 Hole-in-One Achievers 13 Stretching Exercises
15 Easter Event
U pcoming Golf Events 16 Hari Raya Bazaar

OUR FAMILY YUM IN MY TUM

05 P amper yourself @ 09 Fu Lin Men
Aranda Country Club Mother’s Day Set

06 Go with the flow 27 Par Lounge Promotion
with Nebo for May & June

GOLF BOUQUETS

07 The Approach: 30 Compliments
Pitch vs Chip Shots
Welcome to the
08 Ladies’ Fun Game Orchid Family

PLAN & PLAY

10 S&R Weekly Programmes
11 May & June Calendar

CLUB GENERAL COMMITTEE CLUB MANAGEMENT PUBLISHER
President General Manager Orchid Country Club
Mr. Chong Kee Hiong Mr. Emmanuel Lem 1 Orchid Club Road
Vice President Head of Finance Singapore 769162
Mr. Lim Eng Lee Ms. Ng Siew Cheng Tel: 6755 9811
Captain Head of Golf Fax: 6755 8874
Mr. Tan Ah Ee Ms. Grace Tan www.orchidclub.com
Vice Captain Head of Hotel
Mr. Jeffrey Chua Mr. Gopal Thangavelu EDITORIAL TEAM
Treasurer Human Resource Senior Manager Kallista Tan
Ms. Ho Poh Ching Ms Evelin Chong Michelle Soh
Lady Captain Senior IT Executive
Mrs. Maureen Goh Mr. Goh Nam Seng CONTRIBUTORS
Members Head (Property & Maintenance Grace Tan
Mr. Chng Chee Beow and Special Projects) Wilbur Oh
Mr. Chua Bor Jern Mr. Wilbur Oh Khristine Perez
Mr. Sazali Bin Zainal Head of Sales & Marketing Jason Tan
Secretary Mr. Thomas Ng Rae Lim
Mr. Emmanuel Lem Head of Social & Recreation Fidly
Mr. Benny Lee Darwis
Jackpot Manager Erlyfia
Mr. Jasper Woo CREATIVES BY
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The Orchid — CLUB NEWS 4

Hole-in-One Achievers

Mr Thanaraj Retinam Dendro 4 17 Feb 2022
Mr Phang Ti Hui Vanda 2 14 Mar 2022
Mr Jeffrey Wong Dendro 4 17 Apr 2022

Upcoming Golf Events

Event Date
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7 The Orchid — GOLF

THE APPROACH:

PITCH VS CHIP SHOTS

Golfers are often confused with Pitch and Chip shots.

For pitch shots, the ball is positioned centre Ball Position Pitch Chip
or forward of the stance using high-lofted Club Type
clubs to strike the ball. The idea is to carry Flight Centre/ Centre/Back
the ball in the air, let it drop and roll towards Forward
the target. Execution Lower lofted
In contrast, the ball is positioned in the Higher lofted Low with
centre or back of the set up and low-lofted more roll
clubs are used for chip shots. Often, a High with
“putting stroke” is used to strike the ball more carry Quiet wrists
so that there is little airtime and more roll
towards the target. Wrists
activated

12 How to set up for a pitch shot?
34
The ball should be in the is determined by the distance
centre of your stance with of the shot. The further
the clubface aiming at your the shot, the longer the
target and intended landing backswing, and vice-versa.
spot. Do keep the stance A point to note is that the
slightly opened in relation follow through should be as
to the target. long as the backswing. One
tip for better shot control is
On the backswing, take the to choke down on the grip.
clubhead back along the It is recommended that the
target line and cock the wrists shorter the shot, the more
as the club is swung back. the grip is choked down.
The length of the backswing

Just remember that a pitch shot is likened to a mini golf swing.

1

3

What about the chip shot?

The chipping movement forward. This method 2
is like putting but the key tends to promote more
difference is that the ball solid contact. It works
is placed further back in well for golfers of all
the stance to promote a levels. Expect the ball to
downward strike. be up in the air briefly
and have more roll
The simplest chipping on the green. The key
technique involves keeping takeaway when chipping
the stance narrow, playing – keep it simple and
the ball back in the stance in focus on getting the ball
relation to the toe line, and as close as possible to
having the weight and hands the hole.

Just remember, a chip shot movement is like a putt.

Contributed by Simon Er, SPGA Golf Professional at Golf Performance 360 Pte Ltd.
If you require more information or assistance, please contact the academy at 6481 0398.

The Orchid — GOLF 8

Ladies Date: 27 Mar 2022 (Sun)
Fun Game
Format of Play: Double Peoria
(Stableford, 80%
CH Allowance)

Golf Result Name Score (Pts) DrBeesssted
Sim Jingyi Melissa 37 pts
Rank 33 pts Kwon Ji Eun
Winner Maureen Goh
1st Runner Up Lee Ji Yeon 32 pts (Ocb)
2nd Runner Up
Winners
Novelty Result Course/Hole Natasha Khoo
Dendro 3
Novelty Adeline Teo
Longest Drive Choi Jiu

Longest Drive Vanda 5 Yap Ming Choo
Teow Bee Kim
Nearest the Pin Dendro 4
Nearest the Pin Vanda 4

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(Orchid Country Club)

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Singapore 769162

Tel: +65 6970 8419

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and
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Lobster Salad and Appetizers Platter

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Crispy Fried Chicken with Golden Garlic

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Braised Abalone and Sea Cucumber with Seasonal Green

柴鱼樱花虾焖伊面
Braised Ee Fu Noodle with Bonito Flake and Sakura Shrimp

银杏椰汁芋泥
Yam Paste with Gingko Nut and Coconut Sauce

- All prices are subject to prevailing GST.
- Not valid in tandem with any member’s privileges, promotions, offers,

discounts, and/or coupons.
- Passion Group reserves the rights for final decision

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OCC Social & Recreation The Orchid — PLAN & PLAY 10
Weekly Programmes
SPORTS
DANCE MARTIAL ARTS
FUTURE SPORTS
SIM HAN HOON KARATE ACADEMIES
DANCE CLASS (TENNIS)
@ Lifestyle Studio
@ Lifestyle Studio Sun 1130am to 1230pm @ Tennis Court
Tue 7pm to 915pm 1230pm to 130pm Flexible Schedule
Thu 8pm to 915pm
MARTIAL ARTS SPORTS
FITNESS
TAEKWONDO SPEEDISWIM
FUNCTIONAL (LEARN TO SWIM)
FITNESS @ Lifestyle Studio
Fri 730pm to 9pm @ F un & Olympic Pool
@ F unctional Tue to Thu 6pm to 810pm
Training Zone MARTIAL ARTS Fri 6pm to 855pm
Sat & Sun 915am to 115pm
Mon 6pm to 7pm AIKIDO 330pm to 725pm
Wed 6pm to 7pm (ADULTS & KIDS)
Sat 9am to 10am SPORTS
10am to 11am @ Lifestyle Studio
Sat 3pm to 415pm SPEEDISWIM
FITNESS 415pm to 530pm (COMPETITIVE
SWIM)
HATHA YOGA MARTIAL ARTS
@ Olympic Pool
@ Lifestyle Studio MUAY THAI Mon to Thu 530pm to 8pm
Sat 9am to 10am Sat 4pm to 630pm
@ Lifestyle Studio & Gym
FITNESS Sun 1030am to 1130am (Squad)
6 30pm to 730pm
PILATES SPORTS
(Half Squad)
@ Lifestyle Studio SIG – BOWLING Sun 8 am to 1030am
Mon 7pm to 8pm
815pm to 915pm @ Orchid Bowl (Full Squad)
Sat 5pm to 7pm 1030am
FITNESS
to 1130am
VINYASA YOGA (Half Squad)

@ Lifestyle Studio SPORTS
Wed 730pm to 830pm
SIMPLY SCUBA
FITNESS (SCUBA DIVING)

AQUA ZUMBA @ Olympic Pool
Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm
@ Olympic Pool Sat & Sun 12pm to 4pm
Wed 7pm to 8pm

11 The Orchid — LIFESTYLE Public Holidays
Special Events
What’s on this

May

01 SUNDAY 12 THURSDAY 22 SUNDAY

/ Taiji Quan / Muay Thai / Taiji Quan
/ Muay Thai / Social & Ballroom / Muay Thai

(Adults & Kids) Dance Class (Adults & Kids)
/ Karate / Karate
13 FRIDAY
02 MONDAY 23 MONDAY
/ Taekwondo
/ Taiji Quan / Taiji Quan
/ Pilates 14 SATURDAY / Pilates

03 TUESDAY / Kids Dance class 24 TUESDAY
( Jazz & Hip-hop)
/ S ocial & Ballroom / Social & Ballroom
Dance Class / Yoga with Wheels Dance Class
/ Aikido (Adult & Kids)
04 WEDNESDAY 25 WEDNESDAY
15 SUNDAY
/ Vinyasa Yoga / Vinyasa Yoga
/ Functional Fitness / Taiji Quan / Functional Fitness
/ Aqua Zumba / Muay Thai / Aqua Zumba

05 THURSDAY (Adults & Kids) 26 THURSDAY
/ Karate
/ Muay Thai / Muay Thai
/ Social & Ballroom 16 MONDAY / Social & Ballroom

Dance Class” / Taiji Quan Dance Class
/ Pilates
06 FRIDAY 27 FRIDAY
17 TUESDAY
/ Taekwondo / Taekwondo
/ Social & Ballroom
07 SATURDAY Dance Class 28 SATURDAY

/ Kids Dance class 18 WEDNESDAY / Kids Dance class
( Jazz & Hip-hop) ( Jazz & Hip-hop)
/ Vinyasa Yoga
/ Yoga with Wheels / Functional Fitness / Yoga with Wheels
/ Aikido (Adult & Kids) / Aqua Zumba / Aikido (Adult & Kids)

08 SUNDAY 19 THURSDAY 29 SUNDAY

/ Taiji Quan / Muay Thai / Taiji Quan
/ Muay Thai / Social & Ballroom / Muay Thai

(Adults & Kids) Dance Class (Adults & Kids)
/ Karate / Karate
20 FRIDAY
09 MONDAY 30 MONDAY
/ Taekwondo
/ Taiji Quan / Taiji Quan
/ Pilates 21 SATURDAY / Pilates

10 TUESDAY / Kids Dance class 31 TUESDAY
( Jazz & Hip-hop)
/ Social & Ballroom / Social & Ballroom
Dance Class / Yoga with Wheels Dance Class
/ Aikido (Adult & Kids)
11 WEDNESDAY

/ Vinyasa Yoga
/ Functional Fitness
/ Aqua Zumba

The Orchid — LIFESTYLE 12

JuneWhat’s on this

01 WEDNESDAY 11 SATURDAY 21 TUESDAY

/ Vinyasa Yoga / Kids Dance class / Social & Ballroom
/ Functional Fitness ( Jazz & Hip-hop) Dance Class
/ Aqua Zumba
/ Yoga with Wheels 22 WEDNESDAY
02 THURSDAY / Aikido (Adult & Kids
/ Vinyasa Yoga
/ Muay Thai 12 SUNDAY / Functional Fitness
/ Social & Ballroom / Aqua Zumba
/ Taiji Quan
Dance Class / Muay Thai 23 THURSDAY

03 FRIDAY (Adults & Kids) / Muay Thai
/ Karate / Social & Ballroom
/ Taekwondo
13 MONDAY Dance Class
04 SATURDAY
/ Taiji Quan 24 FRIDAY
/ Kids Dance class / Pilates
( Jazz & Hip-hop) / Taekwondo
14 TUESDAY
/ Yoga with Wheels 25 SATURDAY
/ Aikido (Adult & Kids) / Social & Ballroom
Dance Class / Kids Dance class
05 SUNDAY ( Jazz & Hip-hop)
15 WEDNESDAY
/ Taiji Quan / Yoga with Wheels
/ Muay Thai / Vinyasa Yoga / Aikido (Adult & Kids)
/ Functional Fitness
(Adults & Kids) / Aqua Zumba 26 SUNDAY
/ Karate
16 THURSDAY / Taiji Quan
06 MONDAY / Muay Thai (Adults &
/ Muay Thai
/ Taiji Quan / Social & Ballroom Kids)
/ Pilates / Karate
Dance Class
07 TUESDAY 27 MONDAY
17 FRIDAY
/ Social & Ballroom / Taiji Quan
Dance Class / Taekwondo / Pilates

08 WEDNESDAY 18 SATURDAY 28 TUESDAY

/ Vinyasa Yoga / Kids Dance class / Social & Ballroom
/ Functional Fitness ( Jazz & Hip-hop) Dance Class
/ Aqua Zumba
/ Yoga with Wheels 29 WEDNESDAY
09 THURSDAY / Aikido (Adult & Kids)
/ Vinyasa Yoga
/ Muay Thai 19 SUNDAY / Functional Fitness
/ Social & Ballroom / Aqua Zumba
/ Taiji Quan
Dance Class / Muay Thai 30 THURSDAY

10 FRIDAY (Adults & Kids) / Muay Thai
/ Karate / Social & Ballroom
/ Taekwondo
20 MONDAY Dance Class

/ Taiji Quan
/ Pilates

13 The Orchid — LIFESTYLE

10-MINS DAILY

Just 10 mins every day to tone your body.
Follow these steps and feel the difference now!

Squat

1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart. Toes
pointing outwards slightly.

2. Keep torso straight, engage the abdominals
and bend knees to push hips backward.

3. Ensure knees are aligned with toes.
4. Hold position for 15-30 seconds once knees

reach 90o angle or lower.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 for 5 to 12 times or as desired.

Wall Squat

1. Keep back against the wall and feet
shoulder-width apart with toes pointing
outwards slightly.

2. Keep torso straight, engage the
abdominals and bend knees to push
hips backward.

3. Ensure knees are aligned with toes.
4. Hold position for 15-30 seconds once

knees reach 90o angle or lower.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 for 5 to 12 times or

as desired.

The Orchid — LIFESTYLE 14

Calf Raises

1. Stand straight while facing a wall.

2. Push through the balls of your feet and raise
your heel until you are standing on your toes.

3. Hold position for 15-30 seconds once knees
reach 90o angle or lower.

4. Repeat steps 1-4 for 5 to 12 times or as desired.

Side Leg Raises Bridge Exercise

1. Lay on your side with hips 1. Rest your hands at your sides, bend
completely aligned. Stretch your knees and place your feet on the
your arms out in front of you. floor beneath your knees.

2. Raise your leg sideways, 2. Tighten your abdominal and buttock
keeping a straight back. muscles by pushing your lower back
into the ground.
3. Keep core engaged and do
not raise leg too high up. 3. Raise your hips to create a straight line
from your knees to your shoulders.
4. Hold position for 15-30
seconds once knees reach 4. Hold position for 15-30 seconds once
90o angle or lower. knees reach 90o angle or lower.

5. Repeat steps 1-4 for 5 to 12 5. Repeat steps 1-4 for 5 to 12 times or
times or as desired. as desired.

15 The Orchid — LIFESTYLE

EVENT

The children had much fun at our Easter
Event held on 16 Apr 2022 (Sun) at the
Pool Pavilion. They got to paint their own
easter eggs and even went on an egg hunt!
Congrats to all the winners of the Egg
Hunt and Winner of the Best Painted Egg.

BesWt PinaninetreodfEgg

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The Orchid — LIFESTYLE 16

Hari Raya

Fun and laughter filled the air at our Hari Raya Bazaar
held at the Pool Pavilion on 23 April 2022, Saturday.
With activities galore, the place was buzzing with
excitement. We thank all vendors who took the time
to participate in our bazaar and everyone who came
by to support and joined in the activities. We hope
everyone had as much fun as we did!

KIDS DANCE CLASS

BY CHAMELEO KIDZ ACADEMY

Age Group Time
4-6 years old
11am-12pm (Jazz)
7-12 years old 1pm-2pm (Hip-Hop)

12pm-1pm (Jazz)
2pm-3pm (Hip-Hop)

Date: Every Saturday Venue: Lifestyle Studio
Fees 4 Sessions 8 Sessions 12 Sessions

OCC/ACC Members $120 $220 $300

NTUC Members $140 $260 $360

Member’s Guests $160 $300 $420

Sign up for the Muay Thai
classes for kids aged 6-12 years
old. Let your children build a
sturdy foundation in martial
arts, self-defense skills and
coordination skills by learning
Muay Thai, a traditional Thai
martial arts.

Mode of Sessions

• Warm Up
• Skipping
• Pad Work
• High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
• Shadow Boxing
• Technical Practice + Drill

Venue Fees for 4 sessions

OCC Gym OCC Member NTUC Member Guest
outdoor Area
$150 $160 $170
Date & Time
*Fees subject to GST
Every Sunday
9am to 10am

Min of 4 pax for class to start, up to a max of 10 pax.

Sign-up now by emailing [email protected].





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