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Dear Members,

Welcome to the December 13th edition of Memberlife at Home, your source for all your need-to-know Club news.

The holiday season is in full swing at the Club! We've got plenty of delicious offerings from F&B, including our Holiday Prix Fixe meals, Christmas Eve Takeout Dinner and of course Martin's Holiday Champagne. Check out the details in the F&B section.

Don't forget registration for the Winter 2022 House League session opens this Wednesday at 10AM and there are spots available for Coffee & Conversation with David Main!

Please note the parking garage gates are now closed. Members require their PIN or an upgraded access card in order to access the garage. If you have not yet picked up your upgraded access card, please contact reception.

Clubhouse hours are 6AM-11PM Monday through Saturday, and 6AM-9PM on Sundays and holidays. Ensure you have an up-to-date Waiver prior to your next visit to the Club. Click here to access the Member Waiver.

Scroll down for all the details you need this week.

December 13 - 19

TLTC Member Alert

Important COVID-19 Safety Policy Reminder

As of October 11th, the Club’s COVID-19 safety protocol requiring proof of full vaccination or an approved request for accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code comes into effect. For full policy details, please click here.

If you have not yet submitted your proof of full vaccination, please do so by contacting reception at [email protected] or by visiting the front desk in person. If you have already submitted your proof of vaccination, you do not need to do so again.

Requests for accommodation can be made online by clicking here or by contacting Jessica Litt at [email protected] and supplying the appropriate documentation.

Important COVID-19 Safety Policy Reminder

Click here for more information on COVID-19 safety protocols at the Club.

Club Access Upgrades & Guest Parking

We have recently made some necessary upgrades to our club access system. As of now, doors are still unlocked and you do not require your access card or pin number to gain entry to the Club. As the colder weather arrives, we will be closing the doors, and Members will require a new access card to enter the Clubhouse. Your existing pin numbers will continue to work. Please visit Reception to request a new card.

Additionally, guest parking fees have been reinstated. Guests will have to purchase a parking token from reception upon arrival.

Coffee & Conversation with David Main

Join General Manager David Main for coffee and conversation in a casual, small-group setting at the Club. This is an open forum for members to ask questions, provide feedback or suggestions, or simply catch up.

Each session is 45 minutes long and open to up to 4 members. Sign-up is required and can be done online through the Member Site or through Reception.

Available Sessions:

Dec. 13, 8:30-9:15AM
Dec. 15, 7:30-8:15PM
Dec. 16, 12-12:45PM and 5-5:45PM
Dec. 18, 10-10:45AM

Please stay tuned for January 2022 dates and times.

Member Reception: A Homecoming — Member Reception 2021 – Registration Full

Thank you to everyone who has registered for our Member Reception! Please note all time slots are full. We are extremely pleased to announce that we will be hosting a modified Member Reception this year on Friday, December 17th from 5:30-7PM or 7:30-9PM. It will be held outdoors on the Courtside Café deck.

TLTC Member Cookbook

Now with Member Cocktails to embrace patio season!

Created by members to help us stay connected through 2020, it’s a collection of all your favourite recipes from around the web, your grandmother’s notes, and of your own creation.

Click here to access the cookbook, and for information on how you can join in on the fun and submit your favourite recipes!

Member Recipes brought to you by the House Committee

Health Waiver and Declaration

Please note that members are still responsible for making sure their waivers are up-to-date prior to their next visit to the Club, whether for Wellness or Food & Beverage services. Waivers are due on the 1st and 15th of every month..

The Club is now permitting all guests. Guests must submit a waiver each time they visit.

Guest Waiver and Declaration

Member Waivers are now due on the 1st and 15th of every month

What is close contact?

Close contacts (or higher risk contacts) include staff, visitors or patrons who were within two metres/six feet of the person with COVID-19, with or without a mask, for approximately 15 minutes or more, or who had direct contact with that individual while they coughed or sneezed.

Covid-19 Guidance

Read Toronto Public Health’s to prevent and deal with COVID-19 in workplaces and the Planning Guide for Businesses during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Read City of Toronto COVID-19 Guidance

CDC Mask Alert

CDC recommends that you wear masks in public settings around people who don’t live in your household and when you can’t stay 6 feet away from others. Masks help stop the spread of COVID-19 to others. Click here for more details.

Overview

Wear masks with two or more layers to stop the spread of COVID-19
Wear the mask over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin
Masks should be worn by people two years and older
Masks should NOT be worn by children younger than two, people who have trouble breathing, or people who cannot remove the mask without assistance
Do NOT wear masks intended for healthcare workers, for example, N95 respirators
CDC does not recommend the use of gaiters or face shields. Evaluation of these face covers is on-going but effectiveness is unknown at this time.

Call Toronto Public Health: (416) 338-7600 or visit their website for more info.

Book Club

Next Book Club Meeting: January 10th

The next meeting is January 10th, 2022. We will be reading Natalie Haynes’s A Thousand Ships. See you in the New Year!

Please contact Jan McCrae at [email protected] to join or for more information..

Tennis Talk

Holiday Junior Camps

The Tennis and Squash Departments will be hosting Holiday Camps on December 20, 21, 22 and 23; each day requires separate registration. The camps will include a squash session in the morning and a tennis session in the afternoon. Members may take part in one with an optional lunch (half day), or both with lunch (full day).

The camp is geared towards players aged 6 to 16 with a focus on skill development, strategy & tactics, and fundamental athletic skill building. Kids will be grouped by age and skill level.

Schedule:

9AM-11:30AM: Squash
11:30AM-12:30PM: Lunch (Optional for Half-Day Campers)
12:30AM-2:30PM: Tennis

Registration opens online or through reception on Monday, December 6th at 10AM. Each day requires separate registration.

$60 for Half Day
$75for Half Day with Lunch
$135 for Full Day with Lunch

Winter 2022 House League Registration

Registration for our next session of House League opens on Wednesday, December 15th online and through reception. The session begins on January 5th, 2022.

For more information, please contact Ravi Mehta at [email protected].

Singles Box Ladder Registration

Our next Singles Box Ladder session begins December 15th and runs until February 7th. Registration opens online and through reception on Monday, December 6th at 10AM.

The Box Ladder is a great opportunity to expand your tennis network at the Club while sharpening your competitive skills. Players of all levels and abilities are welcome. Ladder matches are scheduled between players according to your own schedule.

Winter 2022 Ladies Round Robin

The next round of our Ladies Round Robin begins on Thursday, January 6th, 2022. Registration opens on Monday, December 6th at 10AM.

Click here to log on to the Member Site.

Winter 2022 Adult Clinics

Our next round of Adult Tennis Clinics begins January 2022.

Sign-up opens on Wednesday, December 1st at 10AM online or through reception. Click here to log on to the Member Site.

Winter 2022 Junior Programs

Registration for Junior Tennis Programs opens on Tuesday, November 30th at 10AM online and through reception.

Programs run from January X, 2022 to April Day, 2022.

Click here to log on to the Member Site.

Squash Talk

Holiday Junior Camps

The camp is geared towards players aged 6 to 16 with a focus on skill development, strategy & tactics, and fundamental athletic skill building. Kids will be grouped by age and skill level.

Daily Schedule:

9AM-11:30AM: Squash
11:30AM-12:30PM: Lunch (Optional for Half-Day Campers)
12:30AM-2:30PM: Tennis

Registration opens online or through reception on Monday, December 6th at 10AM. Each day requires separate registration.

$60 for Half Day
$75for Half Day with Lunch
$135 for Full Day with Lunch

Winter 2022 Junior Squash Program Registration

Winter Junior Squash Clinics start the week of Monday, January 10th, and will run 9 weeks until the week of March 7th.

The deadline to register is Monday, January 3rd . After this date, any remaining spots will be given to those on the waitlist.

WINTER CLINIC SCHEDULE:

Mondays at 430pm to 510pm (7-11 years old) and 510pm to 550pm (12 years old+ based on age and skill level)
Tuesdays at 420pm to 5pm (7-11 years old) and 5pm to 540pm (comp juniors by invitation)
Wednesdays - 420pm to 5pm for (7-11 years olds) and 5pm to 540pm (12 years old+ based on age and skill level)
Thursdays 420pm to 5pm (11-14 years old), 5pm to 540pm (comp juniors by invitation)
Saturdays 11am to 1140am (7-11 years old) and 11:40am to 1220pm. (12 years old+ based on age and skill level)
Sundays 540pm or Sundays 620pm Girls ONLY ages 8-15. (Please note the later start time due to ski season)

***Juniors will be grouped by age and skill level within clinics as well.***

If you aren’t sure which clinics work best for your child, we will help you find the best fit for your son or daughter’s age and skill level. We will do our best to accommodate all requests. To ensure everyone has a positive experience, we may work with you to move kids around if age and skill level are not a good match.

Important please read: All returning juniors are given priority to register back into the fall squash clinics. Everyone will have until the deadline to indicate their preferences for which clinics they would like to participate in and if they would like to continue. We have 100+ kids on the junior waitlist and they will be allowed to register only after the deadline, space provided. We encourage you to register for the same clinics as the last season offered if possible as a starting point and indicate any preferences to add or change clinics.

Parents and Kids Corner

Please email Junior Programs Manager Alecia Letman at [email protected] for more information and to register.

We have three outstanding tutors available for your children at The Lawn! $85/Hour. Please email [email protected] to arrange a virtual tutoring session.

Email us about tutoring

Alexi Gosset

Bachelor of Arts, Neuroscience
Graduated Cum Laude from Harvard University; current University of Toronto medical student
SSGD and IB Diploma (42pts.), Toronto French School
Fully Trilingual (English, French, Spanish)
4.0 in Math from Harvard University
98th Percentile MCAT
7 Years Tutoring Experience
Former Team Canada Athlete

Kelly Wong

Specializes in working with students JK to Grade 5
Recent University of Toronto graduate
Concurrent Teacher Education Program, OISE
Has donated her time and skills to the TDSB and Prep School at Upper Canada College
Specializes in improving literacy and numeracy skills, including remedial and Reading Recovery efforts

Michael Badali

2008 Royal St. George’s College Ontario Scholar
St. Lawrence College University Cum Laude
Former Captain of the St. Lawrence Men’s Varsity Squash Team
Golden Voice English Tutor (2 years)
Bilingual (English, French)
Experience working with students ages 5 to 17

Workouts

Fitness Centre is Open — Increased Fitness Centre Capacity

Fitness Centre now has 10 member spots available to reserve each hour. Personal Trainers will continue to be able to work with members who have booked into the Fitness Centre to a maximum of an additional 4 trainers per hour.

Reservations will still be required and all booking protocols will remain the same. This move up to a 10 member limit is still less than half of our regular capacity. It is also well below government regulations, however, the Lawn is committed to a gradual increase in order to ensure Member safety, which is always at the forefront of our policy changes. We look forward to having 10 people in the gym starting in November and we hope to see you there soon!

Click here log on to the member site and book your gym time, or call reception.

Group Ex is here, indoors and in-person! — Updated Schedule Effective October 4

All of our classes are now available in-person in our Group Ex studio!

Please note our in-class capacity is 14, and registration is required. Sign up for your favourite classes online or through reception. If you can’t make it to the Club, don’t worry! Our classes will still be livestreamed via Zoom here: https://zoom.us/j/5822347602.

Or you can use our Personal Meeting Code (PMI) 582 234 7602 on the Zoom application.

The passcode for all classes is 123.

Please note Group Ex fees have been reinstated. Contact [email protected] for more details.

Note: Please ensure your microphone is MUTED for the duration of the class. Videos are posted on our private channel. This channel is accessible only to other members, but if you prefer not to be seen, please turn off your video as well.

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Personal Training at The Lawn

Our personal trainers are available for 1-on-1 bookings indoors in the Fitness Centre. Please reach out to your personal trainer of choice directly to arrange your session, or email [email protected] for assistance.

Book a session now

Group Ex Archive Now on Vimeo

Miss a class? Don’t worry! We have migrated our Group Ex Archive to Vimeo in order to bring you higher quality videos with fewer copyright infringements, meaning you can access more classes more easily!

Access the playlist here and enter the password TLTC2021.

Contact [email protected] for more details.

JOIN THE 100 CLUB

The Fitness Centre is open, which means there’s no excuse for you to get on track and crush your goals! The 100 Club is here to motivate you and help keep you accountable. Track your workouts and get weekly updates from our Fitness Team, alongside a monthly challenge. For more information or to register, email [email protected]. The 100 Club is free to join.

December Fitness Challenge

Complete the circuit as indicated on the calendar once as a finisher to your workout, or three times as a workout in itself! Email [email protected] to track your progress and see how you fare.

Santa's December Fitness Challenge
Click to download

Tasty News from F&B

Dec. 8, 9 & 10
and 15, 16 & 18

Lunch menu

Three Course - $48

Appetizer

Jerusalem Artichoke & Apple Soup
Jerusalem Artichoke Crisp
Black Truffle Crème, Micro Sorrel
Tangelo & Grapefruit Salad
Shaved Fennel, Roasted Beet, Baby Arugula Pomegranate Aril, Goat Cheese
Port Reduction, Sliced Almonds
Black Olive
Beet & Dill Cured Salmon Gravlax
Cucumber Carpaccio, Whipped Boursin Cheese, Yuzu Gel, Pickled Red Onion Caper Medley Tomato, Fresh Dill Fine Olive, Charcoal Activated Salt
Butter Roasted Pumpernickel Crouto
Shrimp Cocktail
16/20 Shrimp, Cocktail Sauce
Petit Greens, Lemon Wedge

Entree

Shaved White & Dark Meat Turkey
Creamy Mashed Potato, Savoury Stuffing Orange and Anise Scented Cranberry Sauce Buttered Beans & Vichy Carrots, Turkey Gravy
Japanese Konro – 6 oz. Charcoal Grilled Hangar Steak & Parmesan Frites
Served with a Petit Salad & Roasted Garlic & Chive Aioli
Sesame Crusted Tuna Tataki
Asian Slaw, Candied Pecan, Wasabi Aioli Pomegranate Seed, Yuzu Dressing
Goma Sauce, Micro Cilantro
Middle Eastern Spiced Rump of Lamb
Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Cracked Coriander & Fennel Seed Heirloom Roasted Carrots, Sesame Seed & Herb Sauce, Tahini Drizzle

Dessert

Warm Apple Sponge
Dark Caramel Sauce, Spiced Pecans
Lemon Meringue Tart
With Blueberries & Mint
Molten Chocolate Lava Cake
Rich Dark Chocolate Ganache
Vanilla Ice Cream, Fresh Berries

Dec. 14, 15, 16 & 18
and 21, 22 & 23

Dinner Menu

Three Course for $69

Appetizer

French Onion Soup
Rich Onion Broth, Croutons, AOP Gruyère Parmesan Reggiano
Seared Sesame Crusted Tuna Tataki
Asian Slaw, Candied Pecan, Wasabi Aioli Pomegranate Seed, Yuzu Dressing, Goma Sauce, Micro Cilantro
Grapefruit & Tangelo Salad
Shaved Fennel, Roasted Beet, Baby Arugula Pomegranate Aril, Goat Cheese
Port Reduction, Sliced Almonds, Black Olive
Beef Tartar
Parmigiana, Chives, Smoked Salt, Pickled Onion Asiago, Roasted Garlic, Basil Balsamic Glaze
Fine Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Crostini

Entree

Shaved White & Dark Meat Turkey
Creamy Mashed Potato, Savoury Stuffing
Orange & Anise Scented Cranberry Sauce Buttered Beans & Vichy Carrots, Turkey Gravy
Tenderloin Rossini
Seared Foie Gras, Port Jus Lie, Buttered French Beans, Vichy Carrot, Pomme Puree, Shaved Black Truffle (Upgrade $15)
6 oz. Wild Caught Pan Seared Chilean Seabass
Lobster & Pea Cavatelli, Soffritto
Chanterelle Mushroom Risotto
Mushroom Fricassée, Parmesan Reggiano
Confit Tomato, Truffle Oil
Middle Eastern Lamb Shank Tagine
Jeweled Rice, Dried Apricot, Roasted Coriander & Fennel Seed Carrots, Sesame Seed & Herb Sauce, Tahini Drizzle, Pomegranate Seeds

Dessert

Warm Apple Sponge
Dark Caramel Sauce, Spiced Pecans
Lemon Meringue Tart
With Blueberries & Mint
Molten chocolate Lava Cake
Rich Dark Chocolate Ganache
Vanilla Ice Cream, Fresh Berries

Martin's Holiday Champagne Offer — Martin’s Holiday Champagne Offering

Keep the bubbles flowing this holiday season with Food & Beverage Director Martin Szajer’s annual champagne offerings. Click here for details and to place your order online.

If you have any questions, or would like to mix and match, please contact Martin directly at [email protected].

The Holiday Season in the Bistro

Starting Tuesday, December 7th, the Bistro will be open Tuesday through Saturday.

Holiday Prix Fixe Lunch will be available Wednesday, December 8th – Saturday, December 11th and Wednesday, December 15th – Saturday, December 18th.

Holiday Prix Fixe Dinner will be available Tuesday, December 14th – Saturday, December 18th and Tuesday, December 21st – Thursday, December 23rd.

Please note the Bistro is closed Friday, December 17th for the Member Reception.

Reservations are required. Click here to book online or call reception to reserve your table now.

F&B Holiday Hours

The Courtside Café will be open for service over the holidays. The Bistro will be closed December 24th, 26th, 31st, and January 1st.

December 24
8AM-3PM

December 25
Clubhouse Closed

December 26
Café: 10AM-3PM
Bistro Closed

December 31
8AM-3PM

January 1
10AM-3PM

Weekly Specials

Check out the Courtside Café and Bistro menus every Tuesday for our specials – available that week only, be sure to try them when you can!

Click here to see the specials on Dining at The Lawn, and enjoy them at home or on our patios. Reservations are required for in-person dining.

Follow us on Instagram

Interested in getting sneak peeks of the weekly Bistro, Market and Café specials? Follow us on Instagram at @torontolawn and @tltcmemberlife.

A lot to be Festive about! — A Lot To Be Festive About!

Breakfast at The Lawn

We are pleased to offer Breakfast at The Lawn, the best (and tastiest) breakfast deal in town!

Join us from 8AM-11:30AM Monday through Friday at the Courtside Café for a $10 hot breakfast which includes your choice of:

Scrambled Eggs or Western Frittata or Spinach & Feta Frittata
Sausage or Bacon or Both
White Toast or Whole Grain Toast or Bagel
Various Accompaniments
Brewed Coffee or Tea

Wellness

Don’t Let Your 2021 Benefits Expire!

Our Wellness Centre has an amazing team offering massage therapy, chiropractic treatment, physiotherapy, osteopathy and kinesiology. Take advantage of your 2021 benefits before they expire, and book your appointment in the Wellness Centre now!

Bookings can be made online, through reception, or by contacting the Wellness Centre directly at ext. 285.

Please Welcome Selam Tekeste to the Aesthetics Team!

We are pleased to welcome Selam Tekeste to the aesthetics team here at the Club!

Selam has over 25 years of experience as a Senior Esthetician at the renowned Elmwood Spa in Toronto, and has worked and trained in both Europe and Canada. She has extensive education and training in the industry, including an Advanced Diploma from the Toronto School of Esthetics and a diploma in Cosmetology from York Humber.

Selam provides her clients with the highest level of quality and care for her services. She loves her work and thrives on seeing her clients’ features and beauty enhanced.

Click here to see Selam’s full list of available services.

Bookings can be made online on the Member Site or by contacting the Wellness Centre at ext. 285.

Wellness Centre is open — Aesthetics Services Now Available!

As of Friday, July 16th, aesthetic services which require the removal of your mask are now permitted. As such, we are excited to reintroduce our full roster of aesthetic services with our qualified team of estheticians.

Bookings can be made online on the Member Site or by contacting the Wellness Centre at ext. 285.

Be Well-informed about Your Wellness

YES! I want to be well-informed about wellness services at The Lawn!

Pro Shop

For information on shop hours and services, please contact Jeff at [email protected] or call 416-922-1105 ext. 281 during business hours.

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Membership News

Update Your Member Profile

Has your contact information changed? Not receiving the information you need from The Lawn? We want to be sure that your member profile and communication preferences are correct. If you would like to notify us of any changes, please email Membership Director Linda Nabus at [email protected].

New Members

Please welcome the following new members to The Toronto Lawn:

Barry R. Campbell & Debra Campbell (Reinstatement)

POSTING December 1, 2021 – December 21, 2020

Name of Candidate: Colin R. West
Membership Type: Top A
Sponsors: N/A

Name of Candidate: Stephanie N. Drouillard
Membership Type: Senior Spouse
Sponsors: Don McHardy / Brian Imrie*

Name of Candidate: Katrina L. Gustafson
Membership Type: Senior Individual
Sponsors: Brian Imrie** / Janice Bereskin**

Name of Candidates: Abdul Alhesayen & JoAnne Arcand
Membership Type: Senior Family
Sponsors: Maureen L. Shewchuk / Karen Smiley

Name of Candidates: Michael V. Missaghie & Pauline P. Alimchandani
Membership Type: Senior Family
Sponsors: Maureen Daniel P. Sternberg / Benedict Cubitt

Name of Candidate: Christopher C. C. Cheong
Membership Type: Intermediate Individual
Sponsors: Brian Imrie** / Janice Bereskin**

Name of Candidates: Kevin D. Cowie & Shannon D. Fox Cowie
Membership Type: Senior Family
Sponsors: Timothy Foley / Patrick Molyneux

*In the case where a candidate does not have sponsors, they are interviewed by representatives of the Membership Committee