BEERS, VIENNA "DEE" DEMARRIS (nee SPENCE) Died peacefully, after a short stay in the hospital on December 23, 2022, in her 88th year. Dee was the loving wife of the late Charles Frederick for over 64 years. She was a loving and devoted mother to her children, Kathryn (Wayne) and the late Greg (Debbie).

She was a proud Granny to Megan, Colin (Cassie), Katie and Erin. Her passions were tennis and spending time with friends, made both on and off the court. She was a force to be reckoned with on the court. Off the court, all were welcome in the home she made with Freddie, especially to enjoy summers by the pool and the annual Boxing Day party. She loved music, dancing, and was happy if she found herself with a beach nearby.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Scarborough General Hospital for their care and compassion during her stay. We are consoled by knowing she's now reunited with Freddie and Greg.

A visitation will take place on Monday, January 2, 2022, from 4-8 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2022, at 2 p.m., with a visitation one hour prior. The visitation and funeral will be located at The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre Pickering, 1057 Brock Rd., Pickering.

Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Please visit Dee's memorial page at etouch.ca for service details, online guestbook, and donations.

The Scots are Coming – to TAM for the Strathcona Cup 23-01-23

Monday, January 23, 2023 2pm (Scots arrival) – Strathcona Cup Event (part of Tam’s 50^th Anniversary)

• Come join us in supporting our four Tam teams representing Canada vs Scotland.  The kitchen and bar will be open for the fans.  Representing Tam’s Team Canada are Team Mike Harris, including Richard Hart, Team Tony Baker, Team Steve Hawkshaw, and Team Mike Atkin. Festivities start at approximately 2PM and include a welcoming “Arch of Brooms” when the bus arrives outside the west entrance, Piper Parade with all the Teams through the upper lounge and onto the ice for the traditional toast to the piper
• Support our Tam Team Canada – Strathcona Cup @ TAM 23-01-23 - 2pm
• 2 Sponsors still needed for this International Event – Please help

More about this 50^th Anniversary Event by Bill Baker (Tam Member)

The Club is going to run a 50/50 “Toonie” draw every week until the end of the season to raise funds to assist with the cost of the 50th Anniversary Celebrations.

There will be two boxes on the desk by the bar, one for your toonie and the other for your name entry. Entry slips will be available on the desk for you to complete with your printed name and phone number. The boxes will be available for you to place your toonie and name entry all week with the draw taking place on Friday Night.

For some added excitement we have decided to enter 5 “Tam” (blank) entries into the draw each week, one for each decade Tam has been open. If one of the “Tam” entries is drawn the winnings for that week will be carried over to the next week.

We hope you will join us in our 50/50 Toonie Draw to raise some funds for our Anniversary Celebrations and have some fun with your fellow members.

DRAW TO START THE WEEK OF JANUARY 9TH

The Hog-Score in the Great Rink of Time
Ramblings on Curling

Book 1: The outdoor natural ice era in Scotland, 1500-1900
With John Rae McCowan (28 May 1919 – 5 June 2021)

First published in 2022 in the United Kingdom by
The Ayrshire Archaeological and Natural History Society

This Canadian Edition is underwritten by
The James McCowan Memorial Social History Initiative 
To commemorate the 2023 tour in Canada by Scottish Curlers
In friendly competition for the Strathcona Cup

Each visiting Scottish curler will receive a complimentary copy of Book 1 with thanks for their great sportsmanship and their dedication to a century-old curling tradition.

STRATHCONA CUP

(January 23rd, 2023 at 2:30 pm)

The proceeds from this draw will go towards supporting the Strathcona Cup at Tam and our TAM 50th Anniversary.   The Cup is the longest-running International Bonspiel in the world.

Let’s give the Scots a great Tam welcome!

Raffle Details

• Cost is $5 or 3 tickets for $10.
• No limit on the number of tickets. Additional sponsors are most welcome.
• First prize: 50% of the cash value of the tickets sold
• Other prizes: Grapefully Yours coupon for 23 L of wine, a magnum of red wine, Goldline prizes…and more!!
• Tickets will be sold at Tam league games starting on January 7th
• Draw will be held on January 23rd
• Spectators are welcome at the event. The games will start at 2:30 pm.
• Contact Brian Nash at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (416) 799-9825 for further information.

Just a reminder that chitting is no longer available at the club.

Only CASH / CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD will be accepted going forward.

Thank you

STARTS: JANUARY 30, 2023

ENTRY DEADLINE: JANUARY 26, 2023

CATEGORY OF PLAY:A or B

Register on-line today!

Adult Men’s Singles Championship A/B

WE WELCOME YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THIS TOURNAMENT.

If you are unable to play at the required times, please do not enter.

 

ROUND ROBIN SINGLES TOURNAMENT RULES A-B

 

1- PLAYER MUST ARRANGE THEIR OWN MATCHES AND COURT BOOKINGS 

3- PLAY FOR 1 HOUR OR THE FIRST TO 9 GAMES 

4- ONE POINT IS AWARDED FOR EACH GAME WON 

5- SEVEN POINTS TIE BREAK IF NEEDED AT 8 GAMES ALL 

6A-IN THE GROUP OF 4 PLAYERS THE TWO PLAYERS WITH THE HIGHEST POINTS MOVE ON TO THE QUARTER-FINALS 

{2 PLAYERS} 

6B- IN THE GROUP OF 3 PLAYERS THE PLAYER WITH THE HIGHEST POINTS MOVES ON TO THE QUARTER-FINALS {1 PLAYER}

7- ALL MATCHES FROM QUARTER-FINALS TO FINALS ARE THE BEST OF THREE SETS 

8- IF YOU CAN NOT PLAY WHEN ASKED OR ARE TOO BUSY TO PLAY, DEFAULT PLEASE 

8a DON’T DELAY THE PROGRESS OF THE TOURNAMENT 

9-EMAIL SCORES TO EMAIL ADDRESS PROVIDED {WINNER}

10- PLAYERS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN TENNIS BALLS 

 

HAVE FUN AND MEET NEW MEMBERS

Event Details

Event Date	2023-01-30
Registered	32
Registration End Date	2023-01-26 11:55 pm
Location	Tam Heather Curling and Tennis Club

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Attention Mixed Curlers: 

Just a quick reminder that the regular Mixed Curling games on January 13th will continue as scheduled after the “Kick Off” Event of Tam Heather’s 50th Anniversary. The “Kick Off” Event starts at 6.15 p.m. with:

• Unveiling of the 50th Anniversary Banner,
• Delivery of the Ceremonial Curling Rock,
• A Celebratory Rally on the Tennis Courts and
• Cutting of the 50th Anniversary Cake. 

Also, Damiano is offering 2 sittings for his “pasta bar” at 5.00 and 7.00 p.m. - cost $20. Space for dinner is limited so please contact Damiano and make a reservation to ensure you will not be disappointed. (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

Looking forward to seeing you there and wishing you all the very best for 2023! 

Your Mixed Committee

If you wish to order a Tam Heather name tag for this season, the deadline to order is end of day Friday January 13, 2023.

This will be your last chance this season to order a name tag.

Name tags cost $20 ($17.70 plus HST) payable when you pick up your name tag.

If you wish to order a name tag, please send an email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. along with your name you want on the tag and your phone number.

Click on the image above to be taken to the auction website.

Grant Cowan

Tam Heather family,

Every year the Little Rock section orders shirts designed by Chris Rynas to distribute at their bonspiel in March. This year, you have the option to get one too! For those of you who may not have seen the shirts, they have TAM HEATHER in the center of a curling rock made out of curling terms. Limited samples will be available in the club office for viewing and sizing.

Shirts are only available in this year's bonspiel color of Irish Green. We may offer other colors in the future. The shirts come in a full range of sizes for both youth and adults. There is also a choice of short-sleeved or long-sleeved shirts. The shirts are Gilden 100% cotton and are unisex sizing. Let me know if you need a size not listed in the order form.

Orders are taken on the club website or the office staff will help as needed. To be part of this year's order, you must submit your order and payment by Sunday, January 22, 2023. Shirts will be distributed at the end of February/beginning of March.

Thanks to all of you for your support of the Little Rock program,

Alison Harris
Little Rock Coordinator

Pre Order

Tam Heather Little Rock shirts are available for pre order. Delivery at the end of February/ beginning of March.

Shirts are only available in this year's bonspiel color of Irish Green. We may offer other colors in the future. The shirts come in a full range of sizes for both youth and adults. There is also a choice of short-sleeved or long-sleeved shirts. The shirts are Gilden 100% cotton and are unisex sizing.

Style

• Long sleeve - $25 including tax
• Short sleeve - $15 including tax

Shirt size

• Youth S, M, L, XL
• Adult S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL

Pre order

One shirt per pre-order. You may submit multiple pre-orders. DEADLINE FOR ORDERS IS JANUARY 22, 2023