Chef Gajendar Singh Chef Kiran Parmar Chef Sur Sing

OCTOBER-NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2015

Chef Gajendar Singh GARDEN GRILL

Chef Kiran Parmar WATERSIDE CAFE

Chef Sur Sing ORIENTAL WOK


Director - Dinesh Khanna

Executive Director - Nishi Khanna

Vice President (Finance) - Hemanshu Joshi

President & COO - Tushar Khanna

General Manager & Vice President - Operations - Rakesh Gurung

Executive Assistant Manager (Food & Beverage) - Bernard D’souza

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BOARD OF ADVISORS AT THE CLUB

Mrs. Farzana Contractor

Mrs. Rashmi Uday Singh

Dr. Narendra Pandya

Mr. Anil Harish

Mr. Nana Chudasama

Mrs. Meka Rajyalaxmi Rao

Mr. Ghanshyam Sheth

Mr. K.K. Nohria

Mr. S. K. Alagh

Mrs. Sabira Merchant

Mr. Kirit Damania

Mr. Udyan Bose

Mr. K.N. Gandhi

Mr. Sandip Shah

Mr. Subhash K.D. Ghai

Mr. Rajpal Singh Chowdhury

Mr. Ajit G. Khimji

Mr. Gary Harilela

Mr. A.K. Bhalla

Mr. Sharad Patel

Mr. Ben Trivedi

Mr. Asif Adil

04 MY STORY Tanya Balsara on her unique venture

08 COVER STORY New Chefs at The Club

12 ANADA WINE CLUB Wine Wednesdays with Sula

14 HEALTH & BEAUTY Mita Vashisht on holistic wellbeing

16 GASTRONOMIA What’s new this season

28 TRAVEL Driving through Iceland

30 BEKAL Enjoy Bekal at Taj, Vivanta

32 MEMBER PROFILE Sushobhan Dasgupta on healthcare in India

34 BANQUETS Planning an event at The Club

38 UPCOMING EVENTS Exciting events to look forward to

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Dear Member,

We look forward to celebrating with you this festive season. This is also wedding season where love is in the air. In comes our classy Colonial Hall, perfect for a fall wedding for the wonderful young couples at The Club.

We are also pleased to present our wonderful new chefs at our iconic restaurants. They speak about their journey, how they became chefs and their specialities. Also, they are ever-ready to serve up a fire for members, with some of the best in Oriental, Continental and Tandoori cuisines.

There is much in store for the children at The Club. Celebrate Halloween with your little ones at a Halloween brunch, engage in some wonderful and creative Reading Circle activities, enjoy Navratri celebrations and much, much more. Furthermore, with the monsoons far behind, outdoors are back with adventure sports, basketball, football and tennis.

To round off, Diwali is a festival that is best enjoyed in the company of your near and dear ones, so we look forward to seeing you at the festive family Diwali party. Happy holidays to all!

Also, don’t forget to log on to our new and improved website, www.theclubmumbai.com. Find us on Facebook and Instagram at The Club Mumbai and hashtag at #theclubmumbai. Have a great festive season and the warmest regards from The Club.

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MY STORY

The Club member Tanya Balsara talks about her venture to help those with visual disabilities.

HORIZONSNEW

I have lived a very simple and normal life in spite of my partial visual disability. My parents never treated me differently but always

encouraged me to do whatever I’d like. I went to school and college and majored in Sociology at St. Xavier’s College in 2012 and after that I started working at my father’s office. I then got to know of a basic computer course in Microsoft Office from the Indian Association for the Visually Handicapped. I also did a short course in ‘ABCD’ which is ‘Announcing, Broadcasting, Compering and Dubbing’. At one point I wanted to become a radio jockey, however, every time I wore the big headphones during training. I could hear nothing of the outside world. It was so quiet; that’s when I decided it’s not for me. Sometime in year 2004, a partially blind man approached me, asking for some

help with computers. I didn’t know him personally but he found out from someone that I’ve done a computer course and could help him. After I started meeting and helping him with his problems, it was my dad who saw a bigger opportunity here and approached a trustee of the Muncherjee Nowrojee Banajee Industrial Home for the Blind in Jogeshwari West. My dad thought that I could start a small computer class there to train more students. That was back in March 2006. I did this until I recently started the Tanya Computer Center independently in the premises of my home. The course is free of cost; however, I do take a refundable deposit of Rs. 500 because I feel that only when one pays for something do they see the value in it. My father has helped me a lot in advertising and promoting my classes and at present I run two batches with around six students each. Gaining computer knowledge has

become possible today through a licensed American software called ‘JAWS’ which is a screen reader and enables a person to hear what he/she types. Starting classes on my own also leaves me with some time to exercise at the gym

at The Club. The trainers there are very helpful and guide me so it’s fun.

I sincerely feel that having at least basic computer knowledge is a must for everyone. It opens up a possibility for State Government jobs. A lot of visually impaired people I know are employed in banks and other corporate companies. It gives me immense satisfaction when my students learn and become confident day by day. I was blessed with a very loving family and wonderful, supportive friends, but many do not have such a privilege. A lot of people feel pity for those with disabilities and, hence, do not encourage them to learn or do something new in their lives. I always believe that ‘disabled people don’t do different things, they just do things differently’. The sympathetic attitude of people should change and they need to become more encouraging, especially parents.

My dream is that all visually impaired people will attain basic computer knowledge and eventually I would like to start a recruitment service for them. This world is beautiful and filled with people who are ready to help and instate confidence in us.

If you know someone who might benefit from this course, or for more information, please feel free to write to me on [email protected]


TRIBUTE

DR RAM TARNEJAA TRIBUTE TO

Mr Dinesh Khanna pays tribute to Dr Ram Tarneja, Board of Advisor at The Club, who passed away on 7th August, 2015.

While it seems like I lost a friend, a mentor and a guide, Dr Ram Tarneja’s contribution to The Club

and his affection towards my family will always continue to live in our hearts.

Dr Ram Tarneja, Board of Advisor at The Club, was former Managing Director of Bennett Coleman (BCCL). He was also former President of IMC and Director on board of leading companies such as Mahindra & Mahindra, HDFC, ITC, Priyadarshini and many others. He was widely respected in the industry and passed away in Mumbai on 7th August, 2015. He was 83.

Going back to 1991, when the idea of The Club birthed in our hearts, Rambhai was a pillar of support and encouragement to Nishi and myself. Later on, when we built our Management team, he was always accessible, offering advice every step of the way. Humble and polite, he built good relations even amongst our social circles and was always aware of the growing trends in the Indian corporate industry. His wisdom, guidance and experience have made The Club a

successful venture.

Nishi and our family have fond memories of time spent with Dr Ram Tarneja and his family. He has always been an inspiration. On behalf of the Management team at The Club and

my family, we wish his wife, Rani, their daughters, Rumah and Ruchi, and their families great comfort and our heartfelt condolences.

Rambhai will be missed.


COVER STORY

CHEFS!

MEET THE

Meet the wonderful new Chefs at The Club

Tell us about your past experience and background as a Chef. I started with an apprenticeship in the kitchens of JW Marriott Mumbai, first at The Lotus and then the other kitchens. After this, I cooked Thai and Chinese cuisines at the Marriott. With my newly acquired Thai and Chinese knowledge, I moved on to the Sahara Star Hotel but was soon back to the Marriot as I enjoyed cooking Chinese. I joined The Club mid-year at the Oriental Wok as my forte is, as I mentioned, Thai and Chinese cuisines, especially Szechwan. I have always enjoyed cooking. I have not formally studied the culinary arts, rather just ‘learnt on the job’ through my apprenticeships and worked my way up from there. Now I live here in Mumbai and I like the life in Mumbai and the pace of the city.

What are of your favourite Oriental items you enjoy cooking and improving? I love making dim sums. It takes practice,

patience and skill, and can be very tricky for beginners. But I think that is the reason I liked mastering it so much, because it was so challenging. I would like all the members and customers at The Club to visit the Oriental Wok for a taste of my dim sums which I am sure they will enjoy.

I find it incredible that you have learnt such authentic oriental cooking all on your own, it is amazing!Yes, I have worked under a Chinese Specialty Chef at the Marriott. After my first taste of oriental cooking, there was no going back. I delved deeper into Chinese flavours and experimented with Thai food. There are so many flavours and ingredients involved in Oriental cooking which means there is so much

to offer at our restaurant. At the Oriental Wok, we keep exploring, developing and introducing new dishes and items that making Oriental dining a discovery.Once again, I look forward to cooking for all the members of The Club at the Oriental Wok and presenting some of our best dishes when they dine with their family and friends.

Chef Sur Sing of Oriental Wok welcomes you to

his specialty - a delightful Oriental fare!

CHEF SUR SING

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You specialise in Mediterranean cuisine. Tell us about that. In 2010, I joined Moshe’s, a well known Mediterranean restaurant. While working with them I also got to learn Turkish, Lebanese, Spanish, Moroccan and Egyptian cuisines. The beauty of Mediterranean cuisine is its simplicity. Everything is prepared fresh and is very tasty. It also doesn’t take very long to prepare. I also have a lot of scope to play around with the presentation of the dish to make it look appealing. Mediterranean cuisine is not very famous in India yet. Not many know that the cuisine is very close to the Indian taste and palate. They use a lot of cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, start anise, ginger, garlic powder and chilies. All of these are used in the garam masala used in Indian dishes.

How has your experience been as a Chef?I love my job. It gives me immense pleasure to see people enjoy and relish what I prepare. I also love being part of a team. It’s not just me who makes the dish; it’s the entire team. At The Club, it’s even more exciting to present the dishes because our members are all well-travelled and exposed to different cultures. So it’s a big challenge and opportunity for me to present the best here. Also, The Club is very particular about quality, which is a must for any dish.

Tell us about your background as a chef.My grandfather was an Italian and Continental chef and he would also make delicious Parsi dishes. I used to help my mother in the kitchen since the age of seven years and I really enjoyed the whole process. My uncle was a bakery sous chef and asked me to start apprenticeship with him at the Ambassador Sky Chef in Andheri East. I worked as an apprentice for a year, post which I became an assistant chef for two years in the main kitchen. While in bakery, I learnt baking breads, pizzas, buns and croissants. Later I moved to the Indian Tandoor and the continental kitchen.

Chef Kiran Parmar on the beauty, freshness

and simplicity of the celebrated Mediterranean

cuisine.

CHEF KIRAN PARMAR


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Tell us about your journey as a chef.My journey as a chef started in Uttarakhand when I joined a restaurant as a trainee in the tandoor department. My father is also a chef and he inspired me to take up this profession and learn the art of cooking authentic North Indian cuisine. I specialised in the tandoor department and loved cooking kebabs and other tandoori dishes. I worked in several hotels located in different cities like Chandigarh, Amritsar, and Jaipur. The job presented a new challenge and that helped me master my skills as a tandoor chef. And now, here at The Club, I am quite excited about showcasing my skills at the Garden Grill restaurant, which our members look forward to.

What made you choose Tandoor as your specialty over the varied other cuisines?Tandoor takes us back to our roots. It has the perfect mix and blend of all the Indian flavours which is just right for the Indian palate. Although the dishes are best enjoyed when they are hot and spicy, it can also be modified for those who can’t eat very spicy food. So everyone has a chance to enjoy.

How are you preparing for the much awaited opening of the Garden Grill restaurant at The Club?Garden Grill is an open air restaurant and that in itself contributes to the whole dining experience at The Club. Tandoori cuisine is best enjoyed in the open air

where the guests can, relax, be themselves and also enjoy the music in the background. My specialty is Amritsari chhole and kulche, Amritsari tava mutton and soya tikkas. I work hard to make sure that the food I cook is perfect and that all the guests love it. I also look forward to meeting all the members who will certainly enjoy the various kebabs and tikkas and Indian curries that I have planned for them.

Chef Gajendar Singh talks about his tryst with

tandoori cuisine

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Anada Wine Club was founded in 2004 by Mr. Dinesh Khanna and Mr. Ranjan Kapur. Anada Wine Club aims to

promote and encourage wine appreciation in environments that are conducive to wine drinking. Anada Wine Club is a true community of likeminded individuals; its members increase the knowledge on appreciation of wines, whether beginners or passionate wine enthusiasts.

Currently we have 37 couples who are active members with the wine club. Its been our endeavor to organise experiential wine tasting evenings in the past. Apart from the wine tasting evening with Indian wines, Anada Wine Club has hosted French, German, Israeli, Australian, South African and New Zealand Wine Evenings. International

A memorable evening of sampling some of the best wines from the Sula Vineyards.

WITH SULAWINE WEDNESDAYS

wines paired with delectable cuisines have added to the starry affairs of the wine evenings.

Recently, members enjoyed a memorable Sula event, hosted as part of the Wine Wednesdays on 22nd July, 2015. This event was was organized with a view to introduce and sample some of Sula’s most well-known and delicious wines.

Each guest was welcomed with a refreshing glass of Sula Seco Blush Rose, a delicious sparkling desert wine. Hereafter was a presentation on the Sula company and the wines on display at the event. The presentation was conducted by Sovna Puri, Head of Tasting & Training and General Manager of Sales & Marketing. The event had three tasting tables, one for each, reds, whites and dessert & sparkling

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wines. Representatives at each table made the entire ordeal very interactive, giving guests all the information required on each of the wines on display, including the manufacturing and storing processes, what types of grapes were used and what food it goes well with.

The white wine tasting table displayed the Sula Riesling and the Sula Chenin Blanc. The Sula Riesling is a delicious, fruity, aromatic wine with hints of green apples, grapefruit, peach and honey. It is best served chilled, and because of its sugar and acidity, it is quite versatile when paired with food. The Sula Chenin Blanch is a semi-dry, refreshingly light wine bursting with tropical fruit flavours of pineapple, pear and green apple. Both wines should be served chilled at 8 to 10°C.


Love wine? Join the Anada Wine Club and be a part of the celebration that

felicitates this beautiful drink!

The red wine tasting table displayed the luscious Sula Zinfandel and the refined Sula Rasa Shiraz. The Sula Zinfandel is a succulent, jammy red wine, made of Zinfandel, a sophisticated variety of black-skinned wine grape, with blackberry aromas and cinnamon and plum flavours. Rasa Shiraz, the finest red wine ever to be produced from the estate vineyards of Sula, is a complex wine, with power and finesse. Rasa will only be produced in the best vintage years.

The dessert and sparkling wine tasting table served the Sula Late Harvest Chenin Blanc and the welcome wine, the Sula Seco Rose. Late Harvest Chenin Blanc is the perfect close to a delicious meal and an elegant aperitif. Sula Seco Rosé is a medium dry rosé sparkling wine with a lovely pink colour and sweet fruity aromas of nectarine, water melon, soft white fruits and deep scented white flowers.

Also on offer was Sula’s delicious Grapeseed Oil, perfect for dressings, dips and starters. It was served with Balsamic Vinegar and French baguettes to dip. All in all, the entire evening was a complete success, with a live band and some delicious food that complimented the wines served.

For more details call on 022-6691 9082


Actress and member Mita Vashisht talks about the importance of taking care of one’s body and the role of Antara’s massages in holistic wellbeing.

BODY AND SOUL CELEBRATING THE

HEALTH & BEAUTY

What do you like about The Club?I came to Mumbai in 1989. Coming from an army life, open spaces, traveling etc. I couldn’t fathom the idea of living in flats layered one on top of one another. That’s why I love The Club. There’s a great sense of aesthetics and space. It is very elegant and there’s a style to it that’s subtle and not in your face. It makes you comfortable the moment you enter. What I also like about The Club is that they are very strict about their selection process.

How do you like to rejuvenate and relax?I love to walk bare feet on the green grass at The Club. It’s so hard to find such places in cities. I have learnt Iyengar yoga and regularly practice it. I also love the sea. Sometimes I go into the waters up to half my legs. I love spending time in the library. It’s a nice quiet place with a good collection of books and magazine to read. I also love swimming and come here almost every day in the morning.

Hopefully, soon I will start squash, too. And most importantly I love to get a good massage that relaxes my body completely. For that, the Antara Spa is one such place.

Why do you think massages are important for the body?Your body is your ID card on earth. Tell me, what is the proof that you exist on this earth? This is the first question I often ask student actors and student directors


in my acting workshops,; what is the proof that you are you? And the answers are often really funny. Someone says, ‘my family, my friends, my passport, my drivers license’ (it’s always about things and other people creating your identity) and then I say if all that is taken away, then what is the proof that you are here? And then it comes home to them that it is the physical body. I feel the only proof of our existence is our body. Sure, you can exist as a soul, a ghost, a spirit but who has seen them? You can debate on whether they really exist, but your body gives you a form, a proof. It’s not wrong when our shastras say that your body is the temple of your soul. You live through your body. Keeping this in mind, it’s very important to look after your body. I believe that massages are a good way to spend time with your body. A massage helps you detox, cleanse, open up your lymph glands and completely relax. After a hectic week at work or traveling, going for a nice massage is a great way to rejuvenate. You learn to understand your body and take care of it, to connect to it.

Tell us about your experience at Antara Spa.I have visited the Antara Spa about three or four times since the last few months and I really like it. The décor and design is very simple, elegant and serene.

It’s minimalistic with a style. There’s something splendid about it. It is also very sensibly located. The ladies changing room connects to the spa. You don’t have to walk out in the open. The rooms are also very well designed and have just the right look and feel to them. It’s of the right size with just the essential things. It’s private, quiet and peaceful. No one can peep into your room. It’s not very compact like in other Spas. It’s also well lit; I’ve been to spas that are so dark and dim.

Finally, how has your experience with the therapists been?I’ve tried the different therapies here such as the Swedish massage, the Antara signature massage and each one has its own benefits. The therapists are nice too. They are gentle and know what to do. They are soft-spoken and very professional. I would certainly recommend everyone to visit the Antara Spa at least once every 15 days.

ANTARA’S POLISHES

AND WRAPS

A body polish exfoliates dry skin and stimulates blood circulation which reveals glowing skin. Choose from our range of body polishes:

Sandalwood Polish

Fruit and Nut Polish

Saffron Polish

Choco-Vanilla Polish

Jasmine Polish

Body Wraps are rich in minerals, vitamins and micronutrients, activating circulation, increasing metabolism and relieving aches and pains. Choose from our range of body wraps:

Bastar Mud Wrap

Saffron Body Wrap

Choco Vanilla Wrap

Jasmine Body Wrap

For more details and appointments, call on 65141224 / 66117774


BRING ON THE FESTIVITIES!

Enjoy the festive season with some delicious treats and great food. Whether it is yummy offerings from the Patisserie or our exotic dinners, be excited about a very exciting upcoming season.

Enjoy an evening of barbeque; good food, good drinks and good company, under the stars. Enjoy live grills, salad counters, cocktails, live music and desserts.

At the Poolside in November | 7:30 pm onwards

Can one ever say no to ice cream? We didn’t think so. Come by the Pastry Shop for a homemade ice cream station, and try our delicious ice cream, made with a cold plate. You can sample a variety of flavours and toppings.

At the Patisserie | 3rd October onwards on every Staurday | 5 pm to 7 pm

LIVE SHOW!

BBQ FRIDAYS!

I SCREAM, ICE CREAM!

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Enjoy an array of delicious Thai classics and savour the hot, fresh, aromatic flavours of the orient.

At the Oriental Wok | 5th October onwards | 7:30 pm onwards


Bring your little ones to our Halloween brunch and enjoy food with a Halloween touch. The Halloween décor will surely get you in the festive mood. Don’t forget to dress up in costume to imbibe the Halloween spirit.

At the Waterside Café | 1st November | 12 noon onwards

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Enjoy amritsari delights through the expertise of our amazing chefs.

At the Garden Grill | Dinners on Saturdays and Sundays in November | 7:30 pm onwards

A TASTE OF AMRITSAR


HEALTH ZONE

TOURNAMENTS AT THE CLUB Tap into your competitive

side with our fun competitions coming up.

STRONG STROKES!THE CLUB SWIMMING CHAMPS COMPETITION

Date – October 10 | Time – 4 pm onwards

Age – 5 to 15 years

DRIBBLE, DODGE, AIM!BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

Date – December 5 | Time – 4.30 pm onwards

Age – 7 to 15 years

GET READY TO RUMBLE!SKATING TOURNAMENT

Date – November 7 | Time – 4.30 pm onwards

Age – 5 years and above


LEARN AND MASTER YOUR FAVOURITE SPORTS

COACHING CLASSES IN CHESS, BASKETBALL, SKATING, FOOTBALL, TENNIS, SWIMMING,

SQUASH AND FITKIDZ™! Contact the Health Zone reception for further information

The Fitness FITKIDZ™ Program, an internationally accredited program, is designed especially for children between 3.5 to 12 years of age and includes

both fitness and dance regimes. It enhances all the 10 elements of fitness of the child in a progressive manner. The curriculum includes tele-games, junior kickboxing, x-training kidz, aerobics, hip-hop, bollywood and many

other activities. The programme blends fitness and fun together for the benefit of the young enthusiasts.

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HEALTH ZONE

HEALTHHOLISTIC

YOGA CLASSES ART AND FIT YOGA by Chandan8.30-9.30 am & 10 am to 11 am Mon/Wed/Fri

RESILIENCE YOGA by Shilpa Sangle7 am to 8 am Mon/Wed/Fri

TRADITIONAL YOGA by Rajeev Ranjan5 pm to 6 pm Mon/Wed/Fri

GET CENTRED AT THE CLUB

Get healthy and fit this season with our amazing yoga and zumba classes at The Club

ZUMBA, NOW IN

THE EVENINGS!

Every Tuesday & Thursday,

5.30 to 6.30pm with Mahek Shah

Enroll at the Health Zone reception.

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For more details and enrollment call on 022-6611 7777 / 022-66939999


CHAMPIONSYOUNG

NAYNA TANEJA Nayna started playing squash at the age of seven, following her father to the court. Her coach, Ajaz, is also her mentor for the sport. The first tournament in which she participated was the Juhu Gymkhana Squash Championship, in which played mixed Under-11 when she was just eight-years-old. Her major break came in November 2014 when she took part in MSSA and played Girls Under-11 against the top seeds No. 1 and No. 5. She was ranked third in MSSA. Nayna

AKASH GANDHI Young Akash, at 14-years-old, started playing tennis two years ago. His dad introduced him to the sport, and once he started playing, he knew he had found his calling. He was training under Anjan Viplav at The Club and loves playing tennis here because he feels the team is very passionate, the coaches are fantastic and The Club has the best facility for tennis in Mumbai. It also requires a lot of patience and mental and physical strength. To remain fit, he visits the gym regularly and also does aqua aerobics with the swimming coach, Anand, at The Club. He has participated in IATA at a national level held in places like Aurangabad, Pune and Hyderabad. He also represented his school in MSSA. His latest achievement was visiting Orlando with Coach Anjan and other team members. They participated in various tournaments spread over four months. He won two matches in the Under-16 categories. He wants to take up tennis professionally and will soon be a part of the Elite program in Orlando.

was the winner of the Under-9 category at The Club Squash Tournament in 2014 and was runner up in the Under-11 category. She played at the Matunga Gymkhana in February 2015 and reached the quarterfinals. Recently, she was a participant of NSCI Junior Open Squash 2015, where she made it to the quarterfinals, losing to seed No. 2 with a close score. She holds Rank 38 in the all India Girls Under-11 group.

A mention to our talented youngsters and tomorrow’s sports stars.

HEALTH ZONE

CLUB CHAMPS

TODDLER THURSDAYS

Every ThursdayAge : 2 to 5 years | Timing : 5 pm to 6pm

Venue : Library

Fun time for your little toddlers with stories, songs, rhymes and activities.

FRIDAY – STORY TELLING 2nd - The Young Head of the Family9th - In Search of the Magic Lake16th - Princess Kate Crackernuts23rd - Princess Amaradevi30th - Susu and the Magic Mirror

SATURDAY – ARTS & CRAFT ACTIVITIES 3rd - Fabric Painting 24th - Origami

SUNDAY – MOVIE SCREENING(Chronicles of Narnia Series) 4th - The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe11th - Prince Caspian18th - The Voyage of the Dawn Trader25th - The Silver Chair

FRIDAY – STORY TELLING 6th - The Native American Cinderella13th - The Talking Fish 20th - The Empty Pot 27th - Blonde Carrie & Brunette Carrie

SATURDAY – ARTS & CRAFT ACTIVITIES 7th - Lantern making 28th - Keychain making

SUNDAY – MOVIE SCREENINGFairy Tales Series 1st - Beauty and the Beast8th - The Little Mermaid15th - Sleeping Beauty22nd - Cinderella29th - Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs

OCTOBER NOVEMBER

OCTOBER- AROUND THE WORLD

NOVEMBER

SUNDAY BRUNCH ACTIVITIES

Every Sunday | 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm at the Waterside Café

4th : Paris - Eiffel tower canvas painting 11th : India - Decorate your dandiya sticks

18th : China - Fan or Chinese lantern painting 25th : Mexico - Mexican hat décor

1st : Halloween theme8th : Foam rangoli making floating material, mirrors, pearls etc.

15th : Flower making with origami.22nd : Charlie Chaplin show

29th : Scenery of pine trees in snow


Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday

5:30 PM to 7:00 PM


PIZZA PARTYSaturday, 10th October, 5 pm to 6 pm at the Waterside CaféMeet our pizza chef and learn the tricks of the trade of making pizza and enjoy eating it with your friends at your very own Pizza party.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SPORTS

Date – October 24 | Age – 7 to 17 yrs.Noon to 7 pm

Zip Line (Wet & Dry)

Cage Climbing

Cargo Net

Tyre Traverse

Water Zorbing

Suspension Bridge

NAVRATRI NIGHTSaturday, 17th October at the LibraryDandiya night for our little champs. Come dressed in your traditional best.Open to children from age 5 to 12 years

Why go to an exotic location to have an adventure when you can have one at The Club. Offered this season are some thrilling adventure sports that will awaken the daredevil in you!

Enroll at the Health Zone reception.

For more details, call Vaishali on 9167683324

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TRAVEL

Saifuddin Colombowala and his wife, Sakina, share their roadtrip adventure in one of the world’s most elusive countries, Iceland.

Text by Saifuddin Colombowala

GIANTSDRIVING AMONG

Our journey began once we landed at Keflavik airport, where we rented a car that would serve as our mode of transport for our entire stay in Iceland. We drove to Iceland’s charming capital, Reykjavik,

a town of medium size, with museums, chapels, and lots of restaurants, bars and pubs. Our first sight was the Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa, 46 km away from Reykjavik. It comprises of a large hot-water spring of hot geothermal water, and is an absolute delight to step into when it is an almost freezing 2 degrees Celsius outside.

The next day we spent in Reykjavik, visiting Hallgrímskirkja, a Lutheran parish church, Tjörnin, a beautiful and prominent lake that the city seems to be built around and Perlan, Reykjavik’s landmark building, which offers some of the best views of the area.

After exploring Reykjavik, we carried on to Stykkishólmur, a small town situated slightly east of the capital. There are two main attractions on the way to this municipality; the Snaefellsnes Peninsula and the Snaefellsjokill glacier, both of which are magnificent. No journey to Iceland is complete without visiting these places. Upon reaching Stykkishólmur, we stayed at the cosy Egilsen Hotel. Although a hotel, it has the warmth of a homestay and overlooks the stunning Stykkishólmur harbour. This area is surrounded by 3000 tiny islands and is a nesting sea bird area. You also get to see seals!


a mysterious waterfall. The water is pure and blue, and like every other sight in this mysterious country, this waterfall was exquisite. After, we drove back to Reykjavik and flew out of Iceland to Geneva.

Iceland is a must-visit place where one can truly experience untouched, natural beauty. The Icelandic people are very religious and god fearing. It’s a safe place and you can drive around at night too. It’s a very down to earth country and not very expensive. People are very friendly and go out of their way to help. If they can’t speak the language, they’ll try to explain using signs. The staple food is fish and sheep, and the cuisine is definitely not for the faint of heart, or vegetarians.

One needs to be a confident driver to drive through Iceland. The terrain is tough and there’s a steep valley at one end. There are clear directions on the roads, and highways are well designed and connected. I love to drive around because when you drive you can see the interiors and enjoy the local life. There’s no fun in taking the public transport that will only take you from one end to another. Driving afforded us the flexibility of experiencing the local life of the Westfjords, that we probably wouldn’t have seen taking flights or trains. We recommend that everyone try to visit this charming, untouched country; we thoroughly enjoyed our time here.

ICELAND IS A MUST-VISIT PLACE WHERE ONE CAN

TRULY EXPERIENCE UNTOUCHED

NATURAL BEAUTY.

After this, we visited the Látrabjarg Cliffs, the breathtaking western most point in Iceland. The cliffs are 441 meters high and one can spot a beautiful variety of avifauna, including puffins, gannets, guillemots and razor bills. This area is truly a sculpture of nature, and not ruined by inhabitants. In fact, it’s only inhabited by people to maintain it. If you have a powerful set of binoculars you can also see the Arctic.

We drove to the Thunderer Waterfall which is at Dynjandi, a lush valley facing the sea and an ideal picnic spot. Enroute, we visited Thingeyri, a quaint fishing village. We experienced a delicious fish buffet here, which served a huge variety of seafood; we couldn’t stop eating. After that, we went to Ísafjörður, a charming fishing village in the region.

We proceeded on to Hólmavík in Strandir and then Lauger Saelingsdalur. This area consists of a series of rugged beaches and vast desolate wilderness. From Saelingsdalur we went on to Borgarfjörður to visit Hraunfoss Waterfall, known as


BEKAL

Radhika Goradia talks about her relaxing and rejuvenating days at Vivanta by Taj, Bekal.

UNWINDING IN PARADISE

W e desperately needed a getaway from our hectic everyday lives and so, a bunch of us decided to unwind at the Vivanta by Taj,

Bekal, for the weekend. And unwind we did!

Set along the picturesque backwaters of Kerala, the Taj Bekal is the perfect weekend getaway! Be it sipping coffee while lazing around on your very own


“ALTHOUGH I TELL MY HUSBAND MY

FAVOURITE PART OF THE HOLIDAY WAS

SPENDING TIME WITH HIM, I’LL LET YOU IN

ON A LITTLE SECRET; IT WAS THE JIVA SPA!”

Family Getaways at Vivanta by Taj, BekalValid from October 1, 2015 till March 31, 2016

(Except 23rd December 2015 to 6th January 2016)

Vivanta by Taj, Bekal (2 night offer)

SGL DBL 5 - 12 years with breakfast, one

major meal and no extra bed

Above 12 years with extra bed, breakfast, one

major meal, one activity

Superior Charm with Balcony 37000 40000 3000 6000Superior Charm with Private Sit Out 39000 42000Deluxe Delight with Courtyard 43000 46000Deluxe Delight with Plunge Pool 51000 54000Premium Indulgence Villa with Plunge Pool 55000 58000

Vivanta by Taj, Bekal ( 3 night offer) SGL DBL

Superior Charm with Balcony 53000 56500 5000 9000Superior Charm with Private Sit Out 56000 59500Deluxe Delight with Courtyard 61000 64500Deluxe Delight with Plunge Pool 72500 76000Premium Indulgence Villa with Plunge Pool 78500 82000

recommend kayaking in the backwaters if you get a chance!

How was your experience at Jiva Spa?Although I tell my husband my favourite part of the holiday was spending time with him, I’ll let you in on a little secret; it was the Jiva Spa! After a hectic few months at work, without a single day off, I desperately needed to unwind and give those tired muscles some rest, and the spa did not disappoint me. The massage therapies, body scrubs and body wraps made me feel like a princess at the end of my therapy sessions. Simply bliss, I tell you!

How was the food? The local fare at the all-day dining restaurant is a must-try. The chef cooks up some amazing Mangalorean food. For those who cannot palate spicy South India curries, the international cuisine is also quite good. I highly recommend the Ivory Bar. We’ve had some of the most delectable cocktails there. The elderflower cocktail and the peach and chilli martini were my favourites. Cheers to the bartender!

Did the service and hospitality at Vivanta by Taj, Bekal, meet your expectations?Nothing can match the Taj hospitality. The ever-smiling staff at the Vivanta by Taj, Bekal, made our stay a memorable one. We were celebrating a friend’s birthday there and the staff made sure our party did not end!

✦ Accommodation, buffet breakfast and buffet lunch /dinner for 2 adults✦ Recreational activity like Kayaking/Archery within the resort once during the stay as well as indoor games✦ 60 mins Spa Treatment for one person during the stay✦ A host of of Kids activities under expert supervision✦ 1-way airport/rail car transfer for those staying in Superior Charm rooms and Deluxe Delight with Courtyard✦ 2-way airport/rail car transfer for those staying in Deluxe Delight with Plunge Pool and Premium Indulgence Villas✦ 10% discount on laundry and telecom✦ All applicable taxes

swing-bed, enjoying a heady cocktail at the bar, tasting some local fare at the coffee shop or simply relaxing at the Spa, there is something for everyone. We were thoroughly pampered and came back to the city totally rejuvenated, longing to return to beautiful Bekal.

How was the travel from the airport to the Resort? Were you sent a car from the hotel or did you travel on your own?The hotel arranged for a car to pick us up at Mangalore airport. The two hour drive

to the property was quite comfortable.

Being in a big group, what activities did you enjoy?The hotel has a gorgeous swimming pool, overlooking the idyllic backwaters. We spent an evening relaxing here. Whilst some of us visited the spa, a few of us spent the evening at the activity centre playing snooker. The hotel also offers archery sessions and kayaking in the backwaters, both of which we unfortunately could not do because of the rains. I would highly

For more details and bookings, call on 022 – 6611 7777 / 66939999


MEMBER PROFILE

Member Sushobhan Dasgupta, MD, Johnson & Johnson India, talks about his measures towards improving healthcare in India.

A TOUCH OF GOOD HEALTH

being a part of one of the best companies in the world and earning well. However, after losing my dad, my whole perception toward healthcare changed. It became so personal to me. Every day when I get up in the morning it energises me thinking that every decision or action I make at J&J would help positively impact the lives of several patients who are in need of proper and timely treatment.

You’ve been with Johnson & Johnson for 23 years now and initiated many projects toward improving healthcare in India, one of them being the ‘Neonatal Resuscitation Project’. Can you tell us a little more about it?The infant mortality rate is quite high in India and one of the major reasons for this is birth asphyxia, an inability to breathe at birth, often termed as the golden minute after birth. It happens with approximately one out of ten babies. Birth asphyxia can also later contribute to developmental issues such as cerebral palsy and mental retardation. In India, as you may be aware, there is a lack of trained nurses and healthcare workers. Hence we tied up with IAP (Indian Academy of Paediatrics) whose members are experts in the art of resuscitation and through them we have trained 200000 allied healthcare workers mainly in the rural and semi-urban areas – this in turn has helped save so many babies in India.

When we visited your office, we were very impressed by the support you provide to young mothers through the state-of-the-art crèche facility that was pioneered by you. Please tell us a little more about it. J&J has been always focused on having a good diversity in our work force, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, with diverse thinking and, most importantly, a diverse mix of both men and women. One of our initiatives is to encourage women’s leadership (WLI). But it was a common observation that women generally let go of their careers after giving birth and the primary reason was due to lack of family support to take care of the child, especially in a very busy city like Mumbai (my wife Swarnali being a real-life example when she quit her successful career in scientific research when our daughter Srey was born). That’s when we felt the need to have a facility for our women employees so that they could leave their kids in the crèche and continue with their jobs without any stress. With the crèche facility in the office, the mothers can see their child whenever they want. This has led to more enthusiasm and engagement among women employees and they are able to give their best for the company. Their focus and productivity has improved and they are now energised to progress their career at J&J.

Tell us about your experience in the healthcare industry.Healthcare is actually a very emotional subject for me. In January 1993, I lost my dad to a cerebral stroke - that morning, we realised there was something wrong with him and doctors dismissed it saying that it’s just fever and that we should wait. But then we noticed that he wasn’t moving at all. By the time we took him to the hospital, he was pronounced dead. That’s the day I realised that, in spite of being in the healthcare industry, I couldn’t do much to save him, imagine what would be the situation of others who aren’t connected to healthcare at all. I had joined Johnson & Johnson (J&J) in April 1992. At that time it was all about


What are the facilities that you enjoy as a family at The Club?We just simply love The Club. Srey learnt skating, swimming and tennis here through the help of skilled coaches. After her coaching she loved going to the Waterside Café for a sandwich. Now, at seventeen her priorities have shifted a bit and she visits the Salon quite often with her mother. Whenever given the choice, Swarnali and Srey always prefer coming to The Club. I played a lot of squash and tennis and also swam. As a family we enjoyed bowling – unfortunately the bowling alley isn’t there anymore. We love Chinese food and love visiting the Oriental Wok as a family. Several of my daughter’s birthdays were celebrated here, some of my office gatherings were hosted here and my wife collaborated with the very benevolent Mr and Mrs Khanna and other management members of the Club on several occasions to organise

some relaxing and fun filled mornings for inmates of an old age home and patients from Tata Memorial Hospital under the beautiful settings of the Club.

Through your busy work schedule how do you manage work-personal life balance?I feel that work-life balance is very personal and varies from person to person. I travel close to 10-15 days a month. However, I try my best to keep myself free on weekends to spend time with my family. I work very hard throughout the week, completely focused and finish all my work commitments by Friday. Weekend afternoons you may find me going through a strenuous work

“Nothing is more important than being authentic, humble and honest. Assess yourself, take feedback from

people, work on yourself and get better in everything you do. Success will follow.”

out at the gym to keep myself fit. A message you would like to give to young entrepreneurs?A simple message and something I strongly believe is that success is not only about being successful in a certain career or job. Be successful 24 hours of your day in everything you do. Don’t chase success. It’ll come to you if you are good in what you do and have a continuous agility towards learning. Nothing is more important than being authentic, humble and honest. Assess yourself, take feedback from people, work on yourself and get better in everything you do. Success will follow.


BANQUETS

AT THE CLUBA PERFECT WEDDING

At The Club, we can help deliver the perfect wedding and eliminate some of the stress involved with organising such an important event.

Text by Ranjan Mukerjee

Awedding should be an occasion of joy and jubilation; it is the celebration of two people expressing their love by committing their futures to each other. It goes without saying that of all the occasions in a

person’s life, their wedding is the one that is expected to go off without a hitch. Planning the perfect wedding might not quite be the fun-filled activity one would imagine. However, there is absolutely no reason why insight, forethought and a wee bit of help cannot make the wedding-planning experience an enjoyable one.

The Venue

Most couples and their parents will spend a lot of time looking for the perfect venue, and rightly so. A huge chunk of wedding planning efforts are usually dedicated to finding a venue that is just right. The Club offers the perfect location that takes


a number of important factors into consideration. The Colonial Courtyard at The Club is ideal for hosting outdoor wedding receptions. With a sprawling 23,000 sq. feet comfortably accommodating large parties, the Colonial Courtyard can also be setup to provide protection to your guests should the weather turn dour. The Club’s location ensures that the venue is easy to find for guests and despite being served by major roads, The Club is far away from the hustle-bustle of the crowds to assure a calm and serene environment for guests. In Mumbai, finding a parking spot is one of the biggest challenges. Thankfully, the Colonial Courtyard offers parking accommodation for up to 200 cars for guests, along with a separate entrance for greater convenience.

The Decorations

A wedding is only as grand as the decorations at the venue. The Club provides an in-house decorating service that helps create the perfect wedding location. No matter what the theme or style, the decorators at The Club work with the wedding planner to ensure that the ornamentations and trimmings are perfect. Whether the wedding theme calls for a simple and elegant look, or a lavish outlay with plenty of floral touches, the decorating team at The Club is up to the task of making a dream venue into reality. This also eliminates the chance

of decorations going haywire due to the decorators not having prior experience of working at a venue.

The Catering

Considering that most catering operations don’t start until the day before the wedding, it is the one aspect of wedding preparations people can be most flexible with and provides leeway to make late changes. However, to find the right caterers for the job can be a monumental task. One major benefit of choosing The Club as a wedding venue is the in-house catering service. The Colonial Courtyard features built-in buffet counters and bars, which play host to the fantastic food and drinks from The Club’s catering team.

Guests can enjoy a range of dishes from a number of different cuisines, including North Indian, South Indian, Guajarati, Rajasthani, Continental, Chinese, and even savoury chaat.

Hosting a wedding reception can seem daunting, but at The Club, the goal is to make the experience a pleasant and stress-free one. After all, there is no caveat about making compromises when trying to have a classy reception. The venue, the decoration services, and the catering facilities combine to form the perfect trinity that make The Club one of the finest locations in Mumbai for hosting wedding banquets.

For more details and banquet enquiries, call on 022- 6611 7747 / 022-6611 7751


PHOTO GALLERY

Fun & Activities @ The Club: July - September 2015

1. Little masterchefs at the chocolate modak-making activity.

2. Bagfuls of chocolate modaks made by the kids.

3. Aviral Khanna at the Billiards Tournament

4. Sharan Multani at the Billiards Tournament

5. Umbrella decorated by a Club Champ

6. Umbrella decoration activity

7, 8. Members bust with the Chess tournament

9. Winners and runners-up with parents at the Squash Tournament, 2015

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10. Dr. Shalini and Dr. Suchetan Pradhan with their sons

11. Siddharth and Niyati Arya with Deepak and Tina Khatwani

12. Parvez Damania with his children

13. Deepak and Tina Khatwani

14. Rohit Sood

15. Mr Dinesh and Nishi Khanna with Dr. Himanshu and Amita Mehta

16. Mr Dinesh Khanna, Mrs McKenna, Consul General of New Zealand Kevin McKenna, Consul General of South Africa Pule Malafane, Mrs Malafane and Sarina Menezes

17. Sam Balsara, Simmi Sakhuja and Mr Dinesh Khanna


Please join us for an evening full of sensational Bollywood music, fun, crackers and more with family and friends. Talented

Indian idol contestant Mridul Gosh and the pretty voice of Anita Bhatt will enlighten the evening! Book your table at the

reception or call on 02266117777.Saturday, October 31, 2015

At the Main Lawns, 8 pm onwards

DIWALIDAZZLE

UPCOMING EVENTS


The Annual Fun Fair—for and by our very own Club Champs—is back and promises to be an exciting evening for the entire family, with games, music, food and lots of prizes to be won. Children, this is your chance to exhibit your entrepreneurship skills through your game stalls and truly enjoy Children’s Day. Parents, do encourage your children to book stalls at this unique Fun Fair. Forms will be available at the reception October 20 onwards.

Friday, November 14, 2015 At the Main Lawns, 4.30 pm onwards

Calling all children and their parents to get creative at our annual Art Carnival! Draw, sketch, colour, paint and have a great time. Come along and let your passion for art show. Open for children from 5 years and above.Saturday, November 21, 2015At the Library & Main Lawns, 10 am onwards

FUN FAIR

ART CARNIVAL

UPCOMING EVENTS

For more details and how you can be part of it, call Vaishali on 9167683324

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