The American Club Singapore
Monica and Timothy Pitrelli, American
Children: Noelle (10), Layla (8) and Vivienne (6)
My husband and I moved to Singapore from Newport Beach, California, and were to stay for three months – six, if we were lucky. Last month, we celebrated our 15th anniversary here. Since then we've had three daughters: Noelle, Layla and Vivienne.
We joined The American Club after our first daughter was born. We were sold on all the things the Club has for families – from parent-and-baby swimming classes to meeting “Santa” without having to stand in line at the mall.
We go to the Club several times a week, and Sundays are my family’s favourite day to visit. The kids attend tennis lessons, and sometimes my husband and I hit the courts too. Then we have breakfast before stopping by the library to borrow books and movies.
The beautiful thing about the Club is that everyone in my family enjoys going, though for different reasons. While I go to the spa or the Pilates studio, my husband may get a haircut, visit the gym or relax over a cup of coffee. The kids would play games in the multi-level children’s area called The Quad for hours, if we let them – and sometimes we do! During some of the toughest parts of the pandemic, we worked in the business centre to get a break from the house. While there, you meet other members and get to know the staff on a first-name basis. But the thing that draws us back time and again is the convenience. Where else can you grab a quick meal, pick up dry cleaning, buy stamps, order a case of wine and have several chats with friends?
This story is from the February 2023 edition of Expat Living Singapore.
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