Leaving the chilly months behind us, we are geared up for the summer and bring you some of our favourite summer treats.

Authentic Italian Farmer’s Market at Caffé Luna

Many of you have expressed difficulty finding fresh products in your neighbourhood, and Chef Massimo has remedied this. The recently held Italian Farmer’s Market at Caffé Luna gave you the opportunity to buy freshly imported Italian vegetables and other Italian quality products. Just two days after harvesting, the imported vegetables and fruits gave you a taste of Mediterranean freshness. Thanks to its success, we will continue to hold similar events in the future.

Tropical Pool a la carte service

The Tropical Pool has always been one of our Members’ favourite spots to unwind in a relaxed atmosphere. It is our goal to enhance this experience and the temporary renovation of the Tropical Pool Café does not have to affect your comfort. A la carte service is now available every weekend and public holiday and the extended menu offers a variety of signature beverages and dishes for all tastes.

Cool down with a refreshing Mango Mania Mocktail or a Frozen Apple Mojito. Without leaving the poolside, order your kids’ favourite meal or a light snack for yourself.

Gelato Cart: A sweet Italian delight
What could be cooler or more indulgent on a hot summer’s day than a scoop of authentic Italian Gelato. This artisanal product is offered in its classic flavours throughout the summer. Available daily at The Deck or to go, and for your convenience it is also served at the Tropical Pool.

We are very keen on creating new experiences for you and are looking forward to an exciting summer!

Warmest regards,

Richard
Executive Assistant Manager – F&B

Dear Member,

Kids on 8 is unique in many ways.  Sourcing of the fun stuff, such as the soft toys, trikes and trains took time but who doesn’t like toy shops? Preparing the site for delivery of special features such as the Pirate Ship or Jeep, not to mention the momentous task of lifting them up to the 8th floor and in to their final homes, took co-ordination and teamwork.

Many friendships have been made along the way, solid working relationships founded – and what a thrill to be part of something unique to Hong Kong.

The goal is, of course, to ‘wow’ our children through fun interactive play and with the Train, Fire Engine, Pirate Ship and Castle to name a few, there are endless fantasies to be created, even just for a short while, where the children are lost in a magical world, meeting new friends and learning new skills.

We are proud to introduce Kids on 8. Let the fun begin!

Healthy regards,

Derek
Director of Sports & Recreation

As the weather is now ideal for a comfortable meal on The Deck’s terrace, our famous American Barbecue will be back very soon. Join us every weekend until May 6 for lunch or dinner and try some authentic all-time favourite barbecue dishes.

Many new mildly smoked specialties have been added to this year’s American Barbecue and I would like to take this chance to recommend to you some of the highlights.

Here are just a few of our appetising Texas smoker signatures:
Hot smoked pecan cured salmon
Barbecued baby pork ribs
Smoked braised beef brisket with Chile-coffee rub
Wood roasted chicken with Mexican chocolate and pepper rub
Peppered lamb pastrami

Side dishes and desserts can make an American Barbecue, and there is an extensive list to choose from:
Texas potato salad
Cobb salad with barbecued chicken and bacon
Corn on the cob
Baked potato with condiments
Corn breadFor the sweet finish:
New York style cheesecake
Red Velvet cake
Kentucky Jam cake
Tennessee Mountain cake
Texas Sheet cake
Kansas Carrot cake
Baked Alaska

The Barbecue promotion is included in the regular weekend buffet, so do not hesitate – discover our specialties, pick your favourite and enjoy it with an ice cold beer!

We are looking forward to welcoming you to a warm start in the summer!

Warmest regards,

Massimo Pasquarelli
Executive Chef

Exclusive Wine Lobby Sales

In the coming months and during the transformation of Marina Deli we will take the chance to clear many of our exclusive inventory wines. A special price applies, with which not even the retailers in Hong Kong can compete, no service charge applies and home delivery policy is in place. In this way, we want to thank you for your continuous support and interest in our wines. For more detailed information, our colleagues at Marina Deli will be more than happy to assist you.

Festive Program during Easter


Easter is a time for families, relaxed gatherings in harmonious surroundings and a strong focus on the entertainment of our children. Easter Chocolate Egg Decorating at Caffé  Luna will be a fun activity for the whole family to start the Easter weekend. On the culinary side, our famous Easter Sunday Family Brunch at The Deck takes place once again. The Dining Room is also open for the whole family with a special Easter Brunch and Dinner Menu.

A special surprise has also been organised for Easter Sunday. If you are at the Club, the surprise will find you!

Please call our office on 2814 5411 or the restaurant directly and make your reservations now.

We are all very much looking forward to a lively family weekend.

Warmest regards,

Richard Leuenberger
Executive Assistant Manager – F&B

There have been some additions and upgrades to our facilities since my last blog entry.

We have opened a Nail Bar on the 8th Floor. As you can see from the pictures below it has a homely yet sophisticated design and we hope that you can find time to enjoy a manicure and pedicure with us soon.

Relaxing paraffin-wax hand and foot treatments are popular, and please try our New Gel Color Nail which is a 30-minute express service. The formula requires just 30 seconds in an LED box to cure, and promises at least a two-week chip-free finish no thicker than nail polish. Soak-off time should be only 10 minutes and the color will last up to two weeks.

For bookings please call ext 319.

Also on the 8th Floor we have renovated and upgraded the music rooms. Lessons for guitar, drums and piano are available.

For enquiries, please call the Activities Office on 2814 5416.

Easter Break Schedule
Once again the Easter Holiday is just around the corner. Please check the Easter break schedule and the re-start dates for all regular group activities. If you plan to take extra holidays, please remember to submit an Application for Lesson Withdrawal/Cancellation Form to the Activities Office at least one month in advance, otherwise a one-month lesson fee will be charged in lieu of notice.

For enquiries or further information, please call the Activities Office on 2814 5403 or email activities@aberdeenmarinaclub.com

In the coming months we look forward to the opening of Kids on 8, and I look forward to seeing you all there enjoying a fantastic new addition to the facilities.

With healthy regards,

Derek
Director of Sports and Recreation

Cellular service suppliers recently stopped providing 3G unlimited mobile data plans. Now we can still enjoy the unlimited usage of data but quotas apply. Depending on which company you are using, once the monthly quota has been reached, your speed of accessing the Internet will be dropped or Internet access will be suspended unless you top-up for extra usage.

Although service suppliers will send reminders to inform you how fast you are consuming your mobile data, apps for iOS and Android can help you monitor and optimise your usage. One more tip is to use Wi-Fi when it is available, as this helps reducing the usage of 3G.

Should you have any queries about IT, please feel free to contact me  on 2814 5464 or email it@aberdeenmarinaclub.com or visit 1/F IT Centre in person.

Thank you very much!

Best regards,

Gavin
IT Coach

Valentine’s Day has just passed and I hope that all of you had a romantic and sweet day with your beloved.  Please take a look at the pictures below.

Menu

Oyster Fine De Bretagne

Half Moon Lobster Ravioli

Wild MushroomCappuccino

Baked Dover Sole

USDA Beef Tenderloin

Strawberry Millefeuille

Chocolate Cake, Whisky Sauce

The Dining Room

Thank you very much and looking forward to welcoming you again soon in The Dining Room!

Warmest regards,

Massimo
Executive Chef

As this is my first blog entry of the New Year, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very happy and prosperous Year of the Dragon!

The year ahead looks very exciting when I think of all the upcoming new projects and events that we have taking place, including the opening of The Portside restaurant.

As we are improving the existing facilities at the same time, some of them will be temporarily relocated in order to allow work progress. The Marina Deli will relocate to the Lobby area in February and the Tropical Pool changing rooms will move to the Private Deck in April. Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience caused by this coming renovation work.

Our team is already very excited at the prospect of welcoming you to these new facilities, and further details will be released in due course. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact me directly should you have any questions or concerns.

Wishing you health and joy in the coming year!

Warmest regards,

Richard
Executive Assistant Manager – F&B

It was with a sense of excitement that we re-opened Chill Zone in mid December. As you can see from the pictures below, the Chill Zone is modern, comfortable and is complemented well with the funky urban style of The Yard, which is our teenage lounge area. This has been enjoyed by teenagers and a few parents, too.

I would like to thank you for your patience and understanding during the renovation period and trust that you and your family enjoy the new facility.

The Yard

Chill Zone

We are still on track to launch the much anticipated Kids on 8 facilities. It is coming to life and we look forward to opening the doors in the near future. Having seen some of the features such as the Train and Pirate Ship up close already, I am very excited and I am sure you will enjoy this unique play Club experience.

We introduced Rugby 4 kids again in late December. This is a new and exciting sports programme specifically designed to introduce kids to the basic skills of rugby – passing, kicking, catching and try-scoring incorporated in developing the basics skills of all sports: running, jumping, coordination, balance, spatial awareness, teamwork, friendship and sharing.

And finally the Gateway Book Club is a programme that before a book is even opened, its author and their background have been discussed, the reasons why the book might have been written will have been investigated and while we are reading, every location, situation, character, possibility and eventuality will have come under the microscope. Everything will be understood and nothing will be missed, and all done in a fun way.

For registration and enquiries, please call the Activities Team on 2814 5403 or email activities@aberdeenmarinaclub.com.

I look forward to welcoming you in and around the Club!

Healthy Regards,
Derek

Dear Members,

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas break with your family. Chinese New Year is coming next,  time for red pockets, good food, fireworks and more. If you prefer to relax during the seasonal breaks, let’s try some audiobooks for this holiday.

Below are some of my suggestions:

Booksshouldbefree.com offers mostly classical literature and it is very well organised with reviews and a small preview.

Storynory.com is a free audio book site especially for children, and it is a nice little place for classic children’s stories.You can download a free audio story every week.

At Openculture.com/freeaudiobooks, audio books are just one of the sections covered on a site that focuses on educational media collected from other sites. You can download free courses from universities in MP3 format, language lessons as podcasts, and a variety of other podcasts that cover subjects like technology, travel, music, science, and more.

Should you have any queries, please feel free to call me on 2814 5436 or visit  IT Centre in person.

I wish you a Happy New Year!

Warmest regards,
Gavin