Calgary Winter Club
4611 14th Street NW T2K 1J7 Calgary, AB, Canada

For over 25 years, the CWC's Clam Chowder has been a staple on Fridays at the club. Bring a little bit of the CWC home to your table this week - Chef Santosh has shared the recipe and modified the ingredient list so you can find everything at your local supermarket. Ingredients: Famous CWC Clam Chowder Chowder is a type of soup or stew often prepared with milk or cream and thickened with broken crackers, crushed ship biscuit, or a roux. Variations of chowder can be seafood ...or vegetable Bacon diced - 50g Olive oil/ Butter - 50g Onion diced - 100g Garlic minced - 20g Carrots diced - 100g Celery stalks diced - 50g Dried or fresh Thyme - 15g Onion powder - 20g Garlic powder - 20g Black Pepper Powder - 8g/to taste White Wine - 50ml Potato diced - 400g Milk - 400ml Clam Stock - 500ml Salt - 8g/to taste Cream - 200ml Cornstarch - 25g Salmon/Cod /Shrimp/ cubed - 300g(Seafood of your choice) Baby Clams /Mussels - 1can/150g Lemon/Lemon Juice - 10ml/to taste Procedure: In the pot sauté bacon until fat is rendered off and crispy. Add olive oil/butter to the pot and sauté the onion, garlic, celery, and carrots stirring occasionally till al dente. Add the dried ingredients and cook for 3-4 min and deglaze with white wine. Once alcohol is cooked out, add the potatoes, and cover with about 500ml of water, milk and stock. Once at a rolling boil, leave till the potatoes are completely cooked. Now make a slurry using corn starch and cream. Add slurry to the pot while whisking to prevent clumps and let simmer for 7-8 min to cook out starch, stirring occasionally. Add your seafood Once cooked add lemon juice to your taste. Taste and adjust seasoning as required Crumble the cooked bacon; sprinkle over each serving. Note: adjust the thickness of the soup by adjusting the amount of cornstarch used in this recipe

Keeping your skating muscles in shape will make a big difference the next time you hit the ice. Whether you're a competitive junior or a passionate shiny player, Kyle's sharing an easy variation of a squat that will help keep your major skating muscles strong!

Here's four-year-old Joshua and one-year-old Bella working on Spider Walks - such an awesome challenge for budding gymnasts! We want to see how well you do a Spider Walk! Take a photo of yourself building strength and courage, by walking your legs up the wall while you hold yourself in a handstand and send them to Rebecca at [email protected] - you'll be entered to win a Parsnip stuffie! The contest closes on January 21st at 9pm. Winners will be announced January 22!

Footwork, footwork, footwork! Developing better footwork can improve your tennis game immensely - check out this video where Dorothy demonstrates a great footwork drill that you can do in your garage, in your basement, or on your driveway (when it dry and warm enough!)

Cozy up, grab your milk, and let's settle in for another holiday story with Ms. Laurie, right by the fireplace in the brand new curling lounge!

With the Australian Open right around the corner, we're doing a throwback post to last year's tournament! CWC Members Doug & Shannon, Doug and Sandra, Bill & Mimi and Will & Patsy traveled to the 2020 tournament together last year. We love seeing lifelong CWC friends making amazing memories together, inside and outside the club! Did you experience something great with CWC friends? Send your photos and memories to Rebecca ([email protected]) for a chance to be highlighted on our social channels!

The Pro Shop is all set up in its new home in the Skyline Room, open to the public through the Social Entrance. The full Gift Guide is fresh in our Stories! Hours of Operation: Monday - Wednesday: 11:00am - 3:00pm Thursday - Friday: By Private Appointment, email [email protected]

You have our complete permission to be tired of cooking, lately. This week's Curbside Pickup Dinner looks delish! Secure your pickup time in the latest email from the club. Broccoli and Cheddar Soup GF/NF... Baguette with Garlic Confit Butter NF Baby potato Salad with Snap Peas Grainy Mustard Dressing GF/DF/NF Roasted Carrots and Cauliflower Paprika and Fennel Oil GF/DF/NF Sundried Tomato Crusted Cod Loins Puttanesca Sauce DF/GF/NF Pork Croquettes Caramelized Onions Rémoulade NF Pouding Chômeur Maple Caramel Sauce NF Serves 4 - 95$+gst

On Friday, members of our Fitness Team wore their ugliest holiday sweaters and they're too good not to be shared. Let's put it to a vote - who's sweater is the best of the worst?! Back L-R: Emma, Elisha, Paul, Brynn Front L-R: Tracey, Kaley, Linzee, Dianne

With a week left to go in November, you've got 7 days to save on our Online Fitness Classes! For November only, you'll get access to 24 online fitness classes for just $12.50 (a 50% savings, thank you very much!) - that's less than $2 per class. To give you an idea of what our online classes are like, here's one of Heather's barre classes from October- have a workout on us, then head to GameTime to register for our online fitness classes! Pure Strength - Kaley Maksymyk... Hatha Yoga with - Heather Schmidt Pilates - Dianne Anton HIIT - Kaley Maksymyk Barre - Heather Thomas Gentle Fitness - Karen Iwanski See more

A not-so-secret secret, the CWC bowling program is, without a doubt, one of the best in Canada! We have the highest number of youth bowlers in our programs, and adult programs every week night and on two afternoons. Our club has the highest number of Provincial and National Titles won (18 titles) and we’re home to the only combined 5-pin / 10-pin youth league in the world ... Please note: the photos in the post were taken prior to current COVID-19 protocols and guidelines. Now - meet our top bowlers! Owen Asplund - Rolled 5 strikes in a row on his way to this season's highest Youth League hi score of 250 Maya Asplund - Won the $100 first place prize in the 2018 Youth Cash Bowl tournament Alexa Nash - Represented the Club proudly at last season's Calgary Youth Invitational Tournament Kira van Everdingen - Won the silver medal at the 2020 Youth Provincial Championships in Red Deer Vincent Jennings - Has achieved the Club High Average in 2 of the past 3 seasons Bradley Bridgewater - Recently bowled the highest 10-pin score in Club history with a game of 235

ICYMI on our Instagram (find us at @CalgaryWinterClub) - our Bar and Restaurant Manager Conrad is sharing his favourite festive holiday drink recipes, and this Candy Cane White Russian has a grown-up version and a mock tail version for kids! The Candy Cane White Russian 4 ingredients 4 oz Bailey's Irish cream... 2 oz Half and half 1 Red Sprinkles Candy cane 4 oz Peppermint schnapps Crush candy canes and rim glass with crushed candies. Add Baileys, Schnapps, ice, and milk to a shaker, then shake .. shake some more.. then pour into a rock glass.

Every sport, every age, every day - we kind of feel like The Shop has something for everyone! May picked some of her top gifts to help inspire your giving this season. Still not totally sure what to get? A CWC Gift Card can be purchased in any denomination, and can be used towards every service in the Club! Until January ... Hours of Operation: Monday Wednesday: 11:00 am 3:00 pm. The Shop will be located in the Skyline West Room, with access through the Social Entrance in the upper parking lot Private Holiday Shopping (same household by appointment only): Thursday’s & Friday’s To book your appointment, please email [email protected]

CONTEST TIME! Mondays are by far our favourite day of the week, as that's when the Weekly Features come out for the Elevation and RnR! Tag the person you would love to meet and share a meal with this week, and you'll be entered to win an appetizer, complimentary of the CWC! Elevation Feature Alberta Lamb Rack $36 Ras el hanout spiced rack/ saffron and orange flavored rice pilaf/ seasonal veg/ lamb jus/ crispy shoestring potato... RnR Feature Bulgogi Beef Bibimbap $17 Kimchi/jasmine rice/sunny side egg/ soy maple glazed veggies/ sprout salad/ gochujang sauce Contest closes Tuesday, October 27 at 8pm Winner will be randomly drawn and announced Wednesday, October 28 at 9am

Gingerbread house feeling a little lonely? Ms. Laurie is back with a very sweet afternoon craft that will allow your little ones to build an entire gingerbread village. We would love to see photos of the festive trees your kidlets create - post them in the comments!

First, you make a snowman outside- then you make a snowman inside! Today, Ms. Laurie's craft is one part scavenger hunt, one part art project. Make sure to find some windows in your house where you can hang your snowman to bring a little extra joy to your neighbors!

If you're just getting back to squash or getting on court for the first time, our Squash Pro Ian Power has a list of five solo drills to brush up your skills. No. 4 on his list, Figure 8's, improves your hand-eye coordination, your racquet preparation, and your footwork. Challenge yourself to see how many you can do in a row (and watch our Instagram Feed this week to see how many Ian can do in a row!)

Being too cool for school isn't going to win you any tennis matches. Curran Wearmouth from the tennis department shows us good racquet prep for doubles play - tag your doubles partner!

Member Alert - Deep Pool Re-Opening We are pleased to announce the re-opening of the Deep Pool on Saturday, October 24th, at noon. Staff will be back in the pool this evening training and getting ready to welcome members back into the pool tomorrow. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding. Please note the opening times below for this weekend. Saturday, October 24th: 12:00 pm 8:00 pm... Sunday October 25th: 7:00 am - 9:00pm Monday, October 26th: 5:30 - 9:00 pm Due to COVID-19 restrictions, members will be required to book in advance and check-in for both Lane and General Swim. Please refer to the Deep Pool protocols on the CWC website for booking and usage requirements.

Take a load off this weekend and order in! Our Curbside Takeout Dinner menu is inspired by Hadrian’s Wall, Big Ben, and Stonehenge- that's right, it's UK week! Click here to secure your pickup time: https://emailmarketing.clubhouseonline-e3.com//archive.asp MENU:... Split Pea Soup with Ham Creamy pea soup with Smokey and meaty aromas of ham and fragrance of herbs GF/NF Bread Rolls and Butter Herb Roasted Root Vegetables Heirloom carrots, rutabaga, butternut squash, red beets and herbs GF/DF/NF Pork and Sausage Cassoulet Homey and meaty pork casserole with bacon and sausage pieces simmered with cannellini beans, tomatoes, and herbs. Perfect for the cold weather GF/DF/NF Shepherd’s Pie Comforting, flavourful, and hearty beef, veggies, and gravy filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked golden brown. GF/NF Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Warm, gooey, and sweet rolls with lemon cream cheese frosting with roasted walnuts and pecans Nuts are served separately

If your house needs a bit more spooky, Ms. Laurie has the perfect afternoon craft for you and your kidlets! To make this paper bag monster, you'll need: Paper Bag Glue Art supplies to decorate your monster - any way you like! ... Show us your paper bag monster in the comments of this post!

Good things go to those who wait! The Shop will be having a Black Friday sale on November 27, in their home across from badminton. Keep your eye on our social to find out what kind of deals members can snag!

Get your kids hitting the ice on their PD Day Brand new to the CWC, the Hockey Skills Series are single-day hockey development sessions that focus on specific skills to boost development in those areas. The first one is coming up next week! October 30th: Stickhandling $25 per class... U9 - 10:00-11:00am U14 - 11:00-12:00pm Register on GameTime See more

The Deep Pool is almost splash-ready and we’ve put together a quick Deep Pool booking FAQ so you can plan out your weekend at the CWC. For more deep pool protocols, check out our Stories

All. The. Classes. On Wednesdays, we have seven different fitness classes for you to try. From yoga and myofascial release to barre to spin and core, it doesn't matter what mood you're in, we're here if you want to hit the gym. Pro tip! Search drop-in classes in a snap. On the GameTime dashboard menu, click "Classes". Next, click "Day" (instead of "List") and you can search all the classes for any given day. Check out the video in the comments of this post or in our Stories!

The incredibly popular Five Course Wine Dinner is back! October 26th, join us for a five course wine pairing dinner prepared by Chef Santosh and his culinary team. Our first wine dinner of the busy season includes: Amuse-bouche... Foie Gras Éclair 2019 Prieler Rosé | Burgenland 1st Course Crab Ravioli with Pan Seared Scallops Jerusalem Artichokes Purée, Shaved Black Bread, Micro Herbs 2019 Gruber Röschitz Grüner Veltliner | Weinviertel 2nd Course Lavender and Coriander Glazed Duck Breast Sweet Potato & Apple Puree, Green Pea Croquette, Cherry Gastrique 2015 Reinisch St. Laurent | Thermenregion Main Course Elk Rack Caramelized Onion Potato Rösti, Glazed Yellow Beet, Horseradish Crema, Plum Jus 2016 Gerhard Pittnauer Pannobile Cuvée | Burgenland Dessert CWC Honey & Cream cheese strudel Rum soaked raisins, Crème anglaise, Dark Chocolate Gelato 2015 Markus Huber Riesling Auslese (Traisental) Begins at 6:00 p.m. | $95 +gst Please contact Elevation at 403.338.2445 to book. Five Course Wine Dinner Join us on October 26th for a five course wine pairing dinner prepared by Chef Santosh and his culinary team. Our first wine dinner of the busy season includes; Amuse-bouche Foie Gras Éclair 2019 Prieler Rosé | Burgenland 1st Course Crab Ravioli with Pan Seared Scallops Jerusalem Artichokes Purée, Shaved Black Bread, Micro Herbs 2019 Gruber Röschitz Grüner Veltliner | Weinviertel 2nd Course Lavender and Coriander Glazed Duck Breast Sweet Potato & Apple Puree, Green Pea Croquette, Cherry Gastrique 2015 Reinisch St. Laurent | Thermenregion Main Course Elk Rack Caramelized Onion Potato Rösti, Glazed Yellow Beet, Horseradish Crema, Plum Jus 2016 Gerhard Pittnauer Pannobile Cuvée | Burgenland Dessert CWC Honey & Cream cheese strudel Rum soaked raisins, Crème anglaise, Dark Chocolate Gelato 2015 Markus Huber Riesling Auslese (Traisental)

CWC Annual General Meeting 2020 The CWC AGM will be held on Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00 pm in the Skyline Room. To allow for more shareholders to be represented, we ask that only Shareholder Members attend this year.... Seating will be physically spaced according to AHS guidelines. All questions will be asked from the floor, no microphone will be available. There will be no coffee service or post-AGM reception this year. A maximum of 100 people is allowed in the meeting space. Our Articles of Association and the Alberta Companies Act, under which we are governed, do not allow for the possibility of a virtual AGM. The Alberta Government is advising that organizations should not undertake an AGM that contravenes the Act and the organization's Articles. We plan to run our AGM in the normal fashion, in accordance with our Articles, and we hope that more than 50 shareholders will attend. If we are unable to secure a quorum of 50 shareholders on October 21st, the AGM will be adjourned to one week later, at the same time and place, as per our Articles. Quorum for a meeting so adjourned is any number of shareholders present. If you are a shareholder and are unable to attend the meeting, please complete your shareholder proxy to take part in the election of Directors and to ensure that you are represented at the AGM. Completed Proxies can be emailed to [email protected], dropped off at the front desk, or faxed to 403-282-6392.

Why should you incorporate planks into your weekly workouts? Not only do they increase your core strength, they help alleviate back pain, improve posture, strengthen your spine and help with your flexibility. Elisha demonstrates the perfect plank!

Ms. Laurie is back sharing another fun and easy fall craft for you to do with your kidlets this weekend! Looking for a project for older kids? Head to our Instagram to see Sydney from Rec's weekend craft, a paper monster puppet. We'd love to see your creations - post your photos in the comments of this post!

Next time you see Dave from badminton, ask him to show you the dance moves he breaks out at a "purple light" Our future badminton champions aren't just practicing getting their racquets on the birdies, they're dancing, racing, laughing, and connecting with their parents, grandparents, and caregivers.

Dinner plans? This week's Weekly Features are Surf'n Turf and a classic Turkey Club. Let's make this week extra special - tell us in the comments which feature you would order for dinner and you'll be entered to win a Free Appetizer from either the Elevation or the RnR! Contest closes Thursday, October 15 at 8pm. The winner will be randomly drawn and announced Friday, October 16 at 9am!