The TCA Business Women Bonspiel will be held November 19 - 20, 2022 at the Dixie Curling Club.

Registration opens September 6, 2022.  Further information can be found on the TCA website after September 1st. The committee is looking for someone to help with web page updates.  If you are interested, please contact Joanne Stewart (Chairperson) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Notice: Tam Heather Office open until 9pm Wednesday August 24 and Thursday August 25

If you wish to come to the office and pick up your tennis FOB, register for the upcoming season, make payments or pick up statements, but are not able to get to the office during the day, the office will be open in the evening for these two days from 10am to 9pm.

Thank you

Hello All Tam Heather Members,

I hope everyone is doing well and having a great Summer, it has definitely been a hot one!

First off, welcome back to our returning members and WELCOME to our new members, we are happy to have you as a part of the Tam Fam!  Registration is going well and we are pleased to have members returning back to the tennis bubble and back on the curling ice.  

After the last few seasons of ups and downs, we wanted to bring everyone up to speed on how we will be proceeding for this upcoming winter season.  This season, there are a number of important changes that should be reviewed in advance.  In addition to some club processes and administrative transitions, Tam Heather remains dedicated to the safety of our members and staff; we will continue to monitor and pivot as required. 

Please see below for all club updates:

Club Process/Administrative Transitions

• All membership fees are required to be paid in full before the season starts in order to curl or play tennis (Membership status will not be active until fees are fully paid)

• All tennis members must have a credit card on file for pre-authorized payments for court bookings

• All chitting at Tam will be phased out of by the end of December 2022-Payment methods exclusive to cash, debit and credit card will begin as of January 1, 2023

• If you wish to continue to chit until the end of December, you will need to have a pre-authorized credit card on file for automatic monthly billing

• The kitchen (Damiano) will have a separate debit machine for food purchases

Health & Safety Updates

• Proof of vaccination will no longer be required

• Tam Heather will continue to follow all Public Health and Provincial recommendations, mandates, and changes that are put in place   

• If Covid restrictions are reintroduced, a notice will be sent out to all membership with the required information and changes  

• Masking will be up to each individual and their comfort level

• Club lounge will remain in the double table set up for social distancing when able 

• Curling will return to regular gameplay for the start of the season and remain unless indicated otherwise by health officials

• 2 sweepers allowed, sweeping behind the tee line allowed, 8 end games reinstated.  Bell rule will still apply

• Disinfectant wipes will be made available to sanitize rocks before play, should you wish to do so.  Staff will no longer be sanitizing rocks before each draw (this will allow for 8 end games to be played)

One final item, Tam is looking for some part time ice staff for this coming season.  If you, or someone you know, is looking for part time evening and/or weekend hours, please send resumes to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  No experience necessary, all required training will be provided, must be comfortable working on the ice surface.  Come and join our amazing team of Ice Technicians and learn the other side of curling.    

Please feel free to reach out to me directly with any questions you may have.  I wish the entire Tam Fam a wonderful remainder of the Summer.  We look forward to seeing everyone this Fall. 

There are a few spots available for men’s doubles tennis players this winter.
We have a block booking for 3 courts on Monday morning (8 am to 10 am) for Men’s Doubles.

Please e-mail Paul Ambos (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
if you are interested in playing Men’s Doubles on Monday mornings this coming winter season.

Tennis Members may begin selecting leagues for playing and sparing.  You may play as a member of the league or indicate your availability to spare. 

Tryout dates for leagues requiring a tryout are also indicated. Attendance is mandatory for all players and spares. 

Visit Tennis Info > Leagues & Spares to make your selections

Please see the responsibilities descriptions for the available positions on the Board of Directors for the upcoming 2022-23 season. See links below.

Curling Liason

House

President

Secretary

Vice President

 All files are also available on our Governance page. 

With the Venerables joining Tam Heather, registration for Venerables will now be done online through the Tam website. Each Venerable will require a Tam account, so for each returning Venerable from the 2021-22 or 2019-20 season who does not already have a Tam account, a Tam account with that person’s most recent information will be created shortly by Tam management. 

When your account is created, you will receive an email from Tam. Use the link in the email to access the Tam website and log in using your Username (email address) and the temporary password provided. The system will force you to change the password to one you choose. Check that the information in your account profile is accurate, and if not please update it as required.

For those of you who already have a Tam account, please use your existing account

Starting on July 11, you will be able to register for Venerables. Log in to the Tam website, click the Registration link and choose Curling. You will see Venerables among the many leagues. Click on the Venerables link and follow the steps to register for 2022-23. If you don’t sign up for additional charges (other leagues, locker, etc.) you will owe $410 for the season, after a credit for the “returning Venerables subsidy” of $31.75.

For the 2022-23 season only, Venerables can defer payment until after registration, and make payment by mailing in a cheque, calling in your credit card info, or by coming into the office during regular business hours and paying by cash, debit, credit card or by cheque. In future years, payment will be required by credit card at the time of registration.

Please contact office if this is yours

Hello Tam Heather Members,

I hope everyone is enjoying their start to the summer.

A quick reminder to check your mail for your latest Tam Heather statement, as we have mailed out all statements with a balance owing.

Please make payment as soon as possible before the June 30th due date.

• Payment can be made over the phone via credit card by calling the office at ​(416-284-9251), choose extension 3 for payment
• Payment can also be made by mailing in a cheque

Thank you to all the members who have settled up their account and cleared their balance.

Mel Crossley and Janet Gammon would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in the Wayne Crossley Memorial Golf Tournament in Honour of Terry Repol.

It was a perfect day! The weather was glorious and we enjoyed a wonderful day of golf followed by an outstanding and delicious outdoor dining experience in Mel’s beautiful backyard.

Your overwhelming generosity over the course of the day and evening resulted in us being able to make a donation in the amount of $6,000.00 to ALS. As well, a donation of approximately $2,500.00 was made to the West Hill United Church Outreach Program.

Thank you, thank you, thank you to all who were able to be there that day and to those who donated in other ways.

Mel and Janet

(P.S. If you want the recipe for Mel’s amazing Baked Beans let Janet know and I’ll forward it to you!)

May statements have been mailed out as of Monday June, 13th.

• Payment can be made over the phone via credit card by calling the office at ​(416-284-9251), choose extension 3 for payment
• Payment can also be made by mailing in a cheque
• If you are on pre-authorized payment, your statement balance will be charged to your credit card on or about the 15th of the month

CREASER, Keith "Pops"

I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry-rot. The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Carolyn (2018), and dearly-missed son, Stuart (1988). Much-loved Dad to Steven (Karen) and Leanne (Brian). Much-loved Poppa to Melissa (Liam), Abby (Kevin) and Nathan. He will be missed by great-grandchildren, Maddie and Elyse. Predeceased by his brother Max. Survived by his siblings, Mona (Ron), Harry (Joanne), Ellen (Fred) and Billy (Diane). Dad was born and raised in Riverport, NS, worked in Toronto and retired with mom in Lakefield. Pops was a multi-sport athlete and member of the Tam Heather Curling Club. He worked for forty years in the general insurance industry and was a loyal Toronto sports fan. Missed by many friends and extended family.

To watch a great video of Pops, please visit:https://bit.ly/krCreaser

Tam Heather Winners Photo