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The Spokane Club Magazine
Fall 2018 Volume 52 No. 4 USPS 000239 Marketing & Communications Director/ Editor Kate Spencer, 459-4535 Senior Designer/Web Manager Kasi Dunn, 838-8511, x118 Front Desk 838-8511 Periodical postage paid at Spokane, Washington. Postmaster: Please send address changes to Signals, Spokane Club Magazine, 1002 W. Riverside Ave., Spokane, WA 99201
Club Management
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14 Club’s Within the Club General Manager . John O’Connor 838-8513 . joconnor@spokaneclub.org Controller • David McDowell 459-4232 . dmcdowell@spokaneclub.org Marketing & Communications Director Kate Spencer
business ________ 16 New Members 17 Members to Know 18 Member Referral Perks
Chair Message By Patrick DeVries, Board Chair
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Spokane Club Inn By Kate Spencer, Editor in Chief
15 Benefits of Social Dance By Kate Spencer, Editor in Chief 24 Lessons Learned in the Gym
By Christine Cronin, U-District PT
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Membership Director . Cyndi Donahue
25 Fitness News
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26 Personal Bests with
38 Family Happenings
Hotel Operations Supervisor . Andrew Porter
Personal Training
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26 Court Sports
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Director of Tennis Operations . Jeff Urie
30 Tennis News
20 Events At-a-glance
34 Aquatics News
21 Gym & Aquatics Schedule
535-3554 . jurie@spokaneclub.org HR/Accounting Business Partner . Tim Emery temery@spokaneclub.org Director of Operations . Angela Penneylane
22 Downtown Fitness Schedule 23 Valley Fitness Schedule
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Business | Chairman’s message
A New Season at the Club
By Patrick DeVries, Board Chair
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hope everyone had a great summer spending time with friends and family. Now, fall is nearly upon us and traditionally, it’s a beautiful time in Spokane. It was not too long ago that I accepted the responsibility of serving on the Spokane Club Board of Directors. Several years have now passed and I am excited and proud to serve the Club for the next year as Chairman of the Board. It has been my pleasure to serve with
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many other dedicated Club members who have all prepared me for the year ahead. Particularly, I have worked closely with Chris Bell, Past Chair, and wish to compliment him on his outstanding and committed service to the Spokane Club. If you review the accomplishments over the past year, they are significant and have poised the Club for success. We are all pleased with the progress and partnership with Club GM, John O’Connor
and the staff of the Spokane Club and management of KemperSports. There is much to be done, but John and his team is up to the task. My wife Susan and I have been members for a number of years and use the Club regularly. I work Downtown and typically use the athletic facilities and restaurant. The Valley clubhouse has been a popular spot for Susan and my daughters over the years with the pool and athletics equipment. I am truly a Spokane son. I was born and raised in Spokane and my children are the 5th generation of our family here. My grandfather owned a gas station for many years on west Riverside Avenue and I spent a great deal of my childhood around the neighborhood. Back then, the buildings were occupied by Smith Funeral Home, Elks Club, Chamber of Commerce, Red Cross, The Shriners, Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral, and the Spokane Club and I’m happy to say that the Spokane Club is one of those great community organizations that are still here. The Annual Meeting of Members was held in the Georgian Ballroom on July 11th, 2018 and was attended by many members. As many of you know, in addition to a change of Board members and Officers, the Annual Meeting provides the opportunity for all members to hear how we are doing financially, and what’s on the horizon for the Club. Last spring we unveiled the improved and updated 1910 restaurant and removed some of the TV’s from that location. The results have been impressive as we have restored the quality dining experience many members have asked for, while still having ample opportunities to watch your favorite sports team in the bar. The menus have been, and will continue to be,
updated to make repeated visits to 1910 more interesting. Bring your family and friends if you haven’t been in for a while. Over the last year and a half we have been growing our Capital Assessment Funds so we can take care of the many issues our clubhouses face. Like any building, ongoing repairs and maintenance are a must to protect our investment and possibly avoid more serious issues. The Board of Directors has voted to use some of the Capital Funds and take on a few very necessary projects. Number 1 is Security and Life Safety. This is in the bidding and discovery process now but will include a new, secure front door for the historic Downtown clubhouse which needs to be secured after hours. Additionally, other door and window security, fire escape security, and additional cameras where needed at the Downtown clubhouse The Valley clubhouse will also be receiving new security cameras. Number 2 is the start of a Hotel Modernization program. About half of
our rooms are of exceptional quality, recently remodeled. The remaining balance of our rooms need various levels of work to bring them to similar quality and this will occur over the next 1-2 years. The Hotel has had positive financial impact to the Club, even with a small percentage being of the quality we desire. Over time the financial contribution to the Club from hotel
room rentals will be very positive. We want our members to use the hotel for friends and guests visiting, or use it for semi-permanent housing during a remodel or other projects or circumstances that make it difficult to remain in your home while work is being done Number 3 is the repair and enhancement of the entrances to both Valley and Downtown clubhouses. These are our front doors to the community and represent our Cub and both its historic and contemporary place in Spokane. For many years the wear and tear has taken its toll and a repair and enhancement project in the works will result in something all members should be proud of. This is the start of some great improvements to the Club and I hope everyone will follow our progress on these initiatives. There will be information postings to show everyone what’s in store for these Capital Projects. I am excited for the year ahead and look forward to serving the Club and its members. We have a bright and successful future on the road ahead and I thank everyone for their role in making it possible and making it happen.
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Spokane Club Inn: Making Memories for Generations
By Kate Spencer, Marketing and Communications Director
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embers know that the Spokane Club is a great place to be and to belong. But there’s another asset of the Spokane Club that’s equally rooted in hospitality and builds its own unique community: the Club hotel. The Spokane Club Inn is close to everything exciting downtown, but its location makes it feel more like a cozy nesting spot for travelers—and often, much more . With just 47 rooms, the Inn is similar to a boutique hotel but with all the amenities of a larger one: a great restaurant and bar, a grab-and-go deli, barber and beauty shop, terrific conditioning room, spacious pool, Club Car, and much more. A big part of that “much more” is the hospitality of our staff and the diversity of our guests, some of whom have become lifetime friends of the Club. One of them is a young girl. Nine years ago, an ecstatic couple stayed at the Spokane Club for 3 weeks waiting for the birth of their adopted daughter. When they returned to 4 . Signals | The Spokane Club magazine | Fall 2018
the Club the day after her birth, the Club staff presented the baby girl with a teddy bear, along with a beautiful greeting on the display sign in the Lobby. This June, the mother of that little girl wrote to John O’Connor, Club GM, to share their family’s story. (For privacy sake, the mother requested that names not be used.) “We wanted to thank you for 3,270 days of love from that little bear,” the mother wrote. “He has comforted our daughter EVERY night, has been surgically enhanced a few times to ensure plenty of fill, and even benefited from a BuildA-Bear beating heart, activated by touch.” This June, the little girl competed in her very first horse show and her teddy cheered her on from the girl’s backpack. That little bear was
also the first to get a big hug of appreciation. The girl carried her bear as proudly as she carried her Champion ribbon. “We have such fond memories of how we became a family sharing our first nights at your Club,” wrote the mother. “Please share our appreciation with your staff and know that those kind gestures can be so impactful.” Two other guests who stayed at the Inn and have lasting memories of good times—both older memories and brand new ones— are Jack Kennedy and Ellen Donovan. “In 1998, I, along with another attorney, Ellen Donovan, who was of Counsel to my firm, had the delight and incredible convenience of staying at the Spokane Club hotel while we tried a case for two weeks in Federal District Court, steps away from the Spokane Club.” Jack stayed in the Presidential Suite, which served as his and Ellen’s command center/war room. Ellen stayed across the hall, often passing Jack notes under the door as a trial insight struck her in the middle of a long night of trial prep.
This June, the little girl competed in her very first horse show and her teddy cheered her on from the girl’s backpack. That little bear was also the first to get a big hug of appreciation. The girl carried her bear as proudly as she carried her Champion ribbon.
Ellen Donovan and Jack Kennedy
“Ellen is an extraordinary woman who among other accomplishments, graduated along with Anthony Scalia from Harvard Law School at a time when few women did,” says Jack. “She has a heart of gold and a love for all things Irish.” She also developed a love of the Spokane Club staff and hotel. “The staff of the Club went out of their way to extend to us every assistance and courtesy,” recalls Jack. “So smitten with the Club’s hospitality was Ellen, that she purchased a memento of her stay. It was a Green T-Shirt from the Club store.” All these years later, that T-shirt is still with Ellen. Her husband John wears it when he heads out each morning for his workout. The beloved green shirt is very well worn. This summer, Ellen, who lives in Pennsylvania, turned 81 and
planned to come out to the Seattle area for one of her grandson’s graduation. Ellen let Jack, who lives in the Seattle area, know about her plans–and that’s when Jack started making some plans of his own. He and another attorney from his old law firm would get together with Ellen for a celebratory lunch and Jack would present Ellen with a brand new green Club T-shirt— and wear one himself too! Jack contacted me, the Club’s Marketing and Communications Director, to inquire if he could purchase two new green T-shirts just like the one Ellen purchased all those years ago. Unfortunately, the green T-shirts were long gone. But there were some wonderful new shirts with the current Club logo on them that were a great new addition to the Spokane Club shirt collection. I happily packed up two polo shirts and one light www.spokaneclub.org | Fall 2018 | 5
John and Ellen in their new Club shirts
“So smitten with the Club’s hospitality was Ellen, that she purchased a memento of her stay. It was a Green T-Shirt from the Club store.” All these years later, that T-shirt is still with Ellen. Her husband John wears it when he heads out each morning for his workout. The beloved green shirt is very well worn. Whether it’s an overnight stay for friends and family, an extended stay for business, or even a getaway from home construction, the Spokane Club Inn is at your service. Call 838-8511 today. 6 . Signals | The Spokane Club magazine | Fall 2018
jacket—one for Ellen, one for John and one for Jack— and sent them off to Jack who was ecstatic to receive them and insisted on paying for them. I didn’t let him. At the reunion, Ellen and Jack were photographed in their new shirts. They sent us photos of the day, along with one of Ellen and Jack in their new shirts, and Ellen’s husband John in the old, stillsturdy, green one. Jack reported the highlight of the day. “We had an absolutely grand time at our celebratory lunch, made all the more grand because of the Spokane Club shirts you so graciously provided.” A few weeks ago Jack was in town for a Gonzaga graduation, one of the many Gonzaga graduations in Jack’s wife’s family history. Both the University and the Club are living legends in the couple’s life. “Gonzaga and Spokane are such special places and in driving back from the graduation ceremonies, we happened to drive by the Spokane Club and the Federal Court house and all those wonderful memories came flooding back.” Thanks to all our hotel guests of yesterday, today and tomorrow. May you visit us often and may the memories you make at the Club be sweet.
Eat, Play, Rest and Stay at Spokane Club Inn!
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1002 W Riverside
Spokane Club Inn features:
Beautiful Deluxe Rooms • 1910 Restaurant, Bar & Terrace • Riverside Deli Spacious Conditioning Room and Weight Room • Full Sized Indoor Pool Shuttle Service to Downtown Hot Spots From wine tastings to gondola rides, Farmers Market to Mobius Kids Museum, running in Riverfront Park to shopping at Riverpark Square, all this and much more are just steps away from the Spokane Club Inn. Eat, Play, Rest and Stay with us!
Use promo code 1889Club when booking your room and enjoy a discount of $18.89 on your Deluxe room, W Riverside, Spokane WA plus complimentary Breakfast Dollars in 1910 Restaurant. Some blackout dates1002 and restrictions apply. Spokaneclub.org Call (509) 459-4535 or email kspencer@spokaneclub.org for more information. www.spokaneclub.org | Fall 2018 | 7
Social | events
Shrimp & Prime Rib Buffet
First Friday Speakeasy End First Friday in style with libations and food in the historic Cutter Lounge. 1920s vibes, jazz music, and more. Mingle and enjoy a special night at the Club! Guests are welcome! For reservations, visit Spokaneclub.org or call 459-4239. Friday, September 7; 6:00-9:00 pm; Speakeasy; $40 per person (*Plus tax and gratuity)
Fall Beer Dinner Enjoy Mac & Jack’s beers paired with Chef ’s pub-style menu. 1st Course: Crab cakes with siracha aioli and mango salsa served with Serengeti Wheat 2nd Course: Pretzel and beer breaded cheese curd tossed with a mixed greens and a tomato jam vinaigrette served with African Amber 3rd Course: Slider Affair: 3 sliders, taco, smoked onion and traditional bacon cheese all made with Kobe ground beef served with Experimental IPA Dessert: Salted black forest torte served with Serengeti wheat beer infused with Wild Cherry Please reserve by calling 459-4237 or online at Spokaneclub.org.
Join us at this traditional Fall buffet. Chef Dennis has planned an amazing feast for Club members and their guests. Both kids and Adults will love our delicious menu. See items below: Menu includes: bay shrimp coleslaw, Caesar salad, spinach salad with fresh berries and raspberry vinaigrette dressing Shrimp bisque, scalloped potatoes, green beans amandine Peel-and-eat shrimp; popcorn shrimp, Osaka shrimp and Jasmine rice, shrimp alfredo, smoked prawns with penne pasta and tomatoes Slow cooked oven roasted Prime Rib with au jus and horseradish Assorted mini desserts and crème Brule Please reserve by calling 459-4237 or online at Spokaneclub.org. Friday, September 21; 4:30 – 7:00 pm; $35* Adults; $19* Ages 6 -12; 5 and under are complimentary
Thursday, September 13; 5:30 – 8:30 pm; Cutter Dining Room; $50* (*Plus tax and gratuity)
Event Cancellation policy No refunds or exchanges will be made for reserved Club events. There is a 48 hour cancellation policy for all social and dining events unless otherwise posted. For all social and dining events, members who make cancellations after the stipulated deadline and members who do not show up for the event will be charged 50% of the event price plus tax for all attendees reserved. 8 . Signals | The Spokane Club magazine | Fall 2018
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Yoga is my Happy Hour Looking to stretch your normal happy hour plans? Join us for a special yoga happy hour event! Fast, fun beats with our amazing, energetic instructors for an hour of yoga followed by happy hour beers and wine. For reservations, visit Spokaneclub.org or call 459-4239 to reserve your space today! Wednesday, September 26; 5:30 – 7:00 pm; Library Members Free, Guests $5* (*Plus tax and gratuity)
BizConnect: Executive Speaker Series
Looking for business advice, career inspiration, or just a plain good speaker? Join us for our Executive Speaker Series and networking with other Club member professionals.
How Servant Leadership has Shaped Spokane
with Brian Newberry
Former Executive Director of Leadership Spokane and current CEO of the Girl Scouts of Eastern WA and Northern Idaho, Brian will be speaking about how servant leadership has shaped Spokane over the past five years. The Girl Scouts council serves an area comprised 67,000 square miles with approximately 3,300 girls in kindergarten through 12th grade with the help of 2,000 dedicated adult volunteers and an expert staff of 27. From 2012 to 2014, Colonel Brian M. Newberry was the Commander, 92d Air Refueling Wing, Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The Wing provides global reach airpower and deploys expeditionary forces in support of worldwide combat, contingency, and humanitarian requirements. Reserve your ticket online at Spokaneclub.org or by calling 459-4239. Tuesday, September 25; 5:30 – 6:30 pm; Library; $5 (*Plus tax and gratuity)
Raising Business Capital
with Rick Repp
Children 4-10; Children 3 and under free
Business attorney, Rick Repp, principal at Witherspoon Kelley, will discuss raising capital from angel, venture capital and private equity investors and what an entrepreneur needs to know about private offerings. Rick practices in the areas of corporate, securities, mergers and acquisitions, banking and general business transactions. During the past 17 years he has represented clients in over 65 securities offerings, including private placements with an aggregate value of over $850 million and numerous registered public offerings. An active member of the local entrepreneurial community, Rick serves on the boards of directors of the Spokane Angel Alliance and Innovate Cheney, the advisory board of Startup Spokane and is a frequent guest lecturer at Gonzaga University and Ignite Northwest. Rick graduated from the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration in 1992 and the University of Idaho College of Law in 2001. Reserve your ticket online at Spokaneclub.org or by calling 459-4239.
(*Plus tax and gratuity)
Tuesday, October 23; 5:30 – 6:30 pm; Library; $5* (*Plus tax and gratuity)
Family Bingo! Bring the entire family for a fun night of Family Bingo! We will have a delicious dinner buffet while you test your luck at Bingo and there will be exciting prizes for the winners! Bingo cards are $1 each (cash only please). For reservations, visit Spokaneclub.org or call 459-4239 to reserve your space today! Friday, September 28; 5:30 – 7:15 pm; Library; $12* Adults; $15* Guests, $5
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Speakeasy End First Friday in style with libations and food in the historic Cutter Lounge. October’s Speakeasy will be Murder Mystery themed! Guests are welcome! For reservations, visit Spokaneclub.org or call 459-4239. Friday, October 5; 6:00 – 9:00 pm $40* per person (*Plus tax and gratuity) Cutter Speakeasy
Big Night Out Bingo! (Ages 21+)
Spokane Brewery Walking Tour Are you looking to expand your local brewery knowledge? Take a walk with us along the Inland Northwest Ale Trail and sample beers from five local breweries. Tickets include lunch in 1910, 2– 4 beer samples at each stop, and a Spokane Club souvenir pint glass. Brewery walking tour is from 12:15 – 5:15 pm. Tour starts with lunch at the Spokane Club in 1910, followed by visits to Iron Goat, Steel Barrel (Home to Little Spokane and Young Buck breweries), Whistle Punk, and Steam Plant.
Mark your calendars for another adults only Big Night Out Bingo! We will have a delicious dinner buffet and drinks available while you test your luck at Bingo! There will be fun prizes for the winners! Bingo cards are $1 each (cash only please). For reservations, visit Spokaneclub. org or call 459-4239 to reserve your space today! For Childcare, please call 459-4571 x515. Friday, October 12; 5:30-7:15 pm $12* Adults; $15* Guests (*Plus tax and gratuity) Cutter Dining Room
Saturday, September 29; 12:15 – 5:15 pm $55 Members, $65 Guests
Trivia Night on Thursdays this Fall! Starting October 4 at 6:30 pm. Bent Trivia will be back in 1910 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm starting Thursday, October 4. Compete with friends and fellow Club members for fun prizes and of course, bragging rights! This is a FREE event. Everyone is welcome to participate! Reservations are encouraged; sign up online or call the Club Restaurant at 838-8512 to join the fun! Love Trivia, got Kiddos? Childcare is available for children age 1 and over (No infants, please). Call Tracey at 459-4571 x515 to reserve your spot. 10 . Signals | The Spokane Club magazine | Fall 2018
Event Cancellation policy No refunds or exchanges will be made for reserved Club events. There is a 48 hour cancellation policy for all social and dining events unless otherwise posted. For all social and dining events, members who make cancellations after the stipulated deadline and members who do not show up for the event will be charged 50% of the event price plus tax for all attendees reserved.
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Save the dates! Family Bingo!
A Haunted Valley Halloween Invite your friends and neighbors to the Valley for frightening fun for the whole family! There will be spooky sights, a costume contest, scary sweets, creepily fun crafts and gruesome games. Saturday, October 27; 2:00 – 4:00 pm Free for Members Member Guests $10 (Children 3 & Under Free)
Bring the entire family for a fun night of Family Bingo! We will have a delicious dinner buffet while you test your luck at Bingo and there will be exciting prizes for the winners! Bingo cards are $1 each (cash only please). For reservations, visit Spokaneclub.org or call 459-4239 to reserve your space today! Friday, November 16; 5:30 – 7:15 pm Library; $12* Adults; $15* Guests $5* Children 4-10 Children 3 and under free (*Plus tax and gratuity)
November Speakeasy More exciting details to come. Guests are welcome! Friday, November 9; 6:00-9:00 pm; Cutter Speakeasy
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Thanksgiving Option 2: Dinners-to-go If you prefer to have Thanksgiving at home let us help! New this year, substitute a smoked turkey for just $20 more. (Must be ordered by November 15.) Choose from the two selections below: Smaller Gathering: (serves 6-8) 10-12 pound oven roasted turkey* with all of the trimmings including: 1 qt. sweet sausage cinnamon apple sage dressing, 1 qt. turkey gravy, 1 qt butter whipped potatoes, 1 qt. roasted sweet potatoes, 1 pt. cranberry-orange relish, 1 dz. Club orange rolls, 1 pumpkin pie, 1 pint whipping cream
Thanksgiving Buffet Our traditional Thanksgiving Grand Buffet in the Georgian Ballroom and the Cutter includes: Cold items: Asparagus Salad with Goat Cheese and Orange Vinaigrette • Winter Beet Salad with Candied Walnuts and Clove White Balsamic Vinaigrette • French Bean Salad with Cinnamon Apples and Red Wine Vinaigrette • Classic Caesar Salad • Cranberry-Orange Relish • Assorted Rolls and Orange Rolls Hot Menu Items: Green Beans with Garlic Butter • Roasted Winter Vegetables • Traditional Mashed Potatoes • Roasted Sweet Potato • Sweet Sausage Cinnamon Apple Sage Stuffing • Linguini Vongole • Salmon, Tomato Jam, Red Wine • Oven-roasted Turkey • Turkey Gravy • Carved Roasted New York Steak with Horseradish Cream Kids Buffet: Chicken Strips • Mac and Cheese • Mini Corn Dogs Dessert: Assorted Mini Desserts • Crème Brûlèe • Pumpkin Pie
$175+ tax
*Substitute House Smoked Turkey additional $20; Must be ordered by November 15 Larger gathering: (serves 12-14) 18-22 pound Oven Roasted Whole Turkey* with all of the trimmings included: 2 qt. sweet sausage cinnamon apple sage dressing, 2 qt. turkey gravy, 2 qt. butter whipped potatoes, 2 qt. roasted sweet potatoes, 2 pt. cranberry orange relish, 2 dz. orange rolls, 2 pumpkin pies and 2 pints whipping cream.
Love Thanksgiving leftovers? Anyone joining us for Thanksgiving dinner in the Georgian can take home some extra fixings to enjoy later! We will have it packed and ready to go when you’ve finished dinner. Preorder to guarantee that leftovers will be available for you. They include: turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing and cranberry orange relish.
*Substitute House Smoked Turkey additional $20; Must be ordered by November 15
For members and their guests only; Reservations required, call Sara at 459-4237 and
Thursday, November 22
$210+ tax
make your reservation today; Cancellations by November 16;
Pick-up 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Leftovers $28 (Plus tax and gratuity)
Please check in at the Front Desk
Thursday, November 22; 1:00 – 4:30 pm $44* Adults; $24* Ages 6 – 12; Children 5 and under are complimentary (plus tax and gratuity)
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Additional Add-ons Have a larger gathering and want to order some extra mashed potatoes or another pie? Just ask for pricing and add them to your order when you call 459-4237.
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STCU Best of Broadway by Westcoast Entertainment Discount Tickets The November 2018–August 2019 Broadway Season has been released! Did you know that Spokane Club Members have access to discount tickets? Simply use the “SPOKANECLUB” promo code while buying tickets to receive your discount. Join us at the Club for drinks or dinner before or after the show! Contact Rachel at rchorney@spokaneclub.org or 509459-4239 with any questions. Members have discount access to the following shows (please note the discount deadline): “Finding Neverland” exp. 10/31, “A Magical Cirque Christmas” exp. 10/31 and “The Lion King” exp. 12/15.
New Member Benefit!
Spokane Chiefs Hockey Tickets
We are excited to announce that the Club will now offer discounted Spokane Club Chiefs Hockey tickets! Tickets are for weekend home games, starting September 29th. Tickets are for seats in the front row of section 201 and are $15 per ticket. Gather your friends and family and take advantage of this Spokane Club benefit while supporting your local hockey team! For tickets and information on game availability, please call Rachel Chorney at 459-4239.
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Member | clubs
Clubs Within the Club Looking to connect with other members with the same interests? Creating a Club within the Club is a great way! Email events@spokaneclub.org for more information on how to start a club.
Book Club
Second Wednesdays at 7:00 pm Contact: Barbara Anderson 679-4358 September 12: Angel of Repose by Wallace Stegner October 10: The Handmaid’s Tale by Margret Atwood November 14: Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne
Cellar Dwellers Wine Club
Wine, friendship, and more wine. Contact events@spokaneclub.com with questions. Friday, September 14; 5:30 pm Flights & Bites Wednesday, September 19; A Tasting Of Spain Wednesday, October 17; A Tasting of Romania, Israel & Lebanon
Friday, November 2; 5:30 pm Pre-paid Distribution & Dinner Wednesday, November 14; Tasting Sparkling Wines from Around the World
Children of the Sun Investment Club
Social Dance Practice is held every Tuesday night from 6:45 – 8:15 pm and every Saturday from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm in Studio 4 of the athletic building. Contact: Andy Demott at ademott@ comcast.net
Wednesday Bridge Luncheon
Last Wednesdays at 5:45 pm Contact: Max Johnston, 924-0018
Social Dancers
Social Dance Practice
Classes are free to all Spokane Club members. No partner is required since we change partners in class. The classes for September/October are: Tues. 5:45 Level Two - West Coast Swing Thur. 6:45 Level One - East Coast Swing Thur. 7:30 Level One - Foxtrot
Third Wednesdays at 11:30 am Wednesday, September 19 & October 17 Reserve by the Friday before Contact: Rachel Chorney at 459-4239
Women’s Leadership Group
Breakfast Meetings (Second Tuesdays) from 7:30 – 8:30 am: 9/11, 10/9, 11/13 Happy Hours (Fourth Wednesdays) in the 1910 Bar at 4:30 pm: 9/26, 10/24, 11/28 Contact: Martinique Wood at 389-0629
A Haunted Valley
Halloween October 27 2:00 – 4:00 pm See page 10 for details. 14 . Signals | The Spokane Club magazine | Fall 2018
The Benefits of Social Dancing
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id you know that social dancing offers many health benefits including everything from improved self esteem, weight loss, reduced stress and tension, improved posture and flexibility, strengthened muscles and bones, wards off dementia, builds confidence, overcomes shyness, adds romance, AND makes you smarter? It is all true! Social dancing is good for your mind, health, and your social life. The Spokane Club offers free dance lessons to its members every week. Here are 7 important benefits that every dancer can expect to receive. 1. Improved Social Life As the name suggests, social dancing will improve your social life. By joining one of our dance classes, you will meet other members all the time. Our friendly group of dancers grows with each new dance session. 2. Dancing Leads to improved Social Skills. Dance instructors have known for years that individuals learn many social skills from learning to dance. Teens learn how to properly interact with the opposite gender. Adults learn new ways to open friendly relationships and keep them going. People who have lost a loved
one, find a safe place to interact with people and avoid the loneliness they are experiencing. Everyone finds that social dancing makes it easier to communicate and interact with others. Social dancing can also help beat shyness. 3. Dancing Sharpens your mind. Social dancers find themselves making split second decisions, learning to lead patterns or follow your partner’s patterns. The skills learned by all social dancers help keep the mind sharp and active. A major study added to the growing evidence that stimulating one’s mind by dancing, can ward off Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia, much as physical exercise can keep the body fit. Dancing also increases cognitive acuity at all ages. 4. Dancing Reduces Stress. Social dancing effectively reduces the hormone associated with stress. It takes our mind off of the issues that we wrestle with and allows our mind to go on a short melodic vacation from all that bothers us. 5. Dancing Provides New Cultural Experiences. Social dancing includes many different dances that come from all different parts of the world. Each dance reflects part of the culture from where it was created. By
learning the dances we learn of the cultures they represent and provide us with a better understanding of societies around the world. Not only will you discover new aspects of the different cultures - you will also find new cultural experience as you meet new people. 6. Dancing Improves Your Outlook The health advantages of social dance, in turn, create a better outlook on life and daily moods. Dancers often experience a more positive outlook on life, in general. Dancing can be an excellent mood booster. Dancing also increases blood flow to the brain, slowing down cognitive decline as we age. 7. Dancing Builds Strength. The more time you spend dancing, the more strength you will build. Depending on the dances you select, you will build different parts of your body. Dont underestimate the power of dance as an exercise workout. The muscle exertion and breathing rates of dancers can be compared to that of other sports such as swimming, cycling and running. At the beginning level of each of those sports, the effects are the same as the beginning level of dancing. At the competitive level of dance, the breathing and cardio rates equal and sometimes surpass even that of an Olympic 800 meter runner. But dancing is more fun! Consider giving dance a try, and let these benefits inspire you to follow through with that goal. Try dance and see how it benefits you in your personal life. You wont regret it. The Spokane Club offers beginning lessons every Thursday night at 6:45 and 7:30. No partner is necessary since we all dance with each other anyway. There is no charge to Spokane Club members. THAT is a value that you wont find anywhere other than the Spokane Club. www.spokaneclub.org | Fall 2018 | 15
Business | new members
Welcome to our New and Returning Members! Josh Adams*, CRNA, Providence Medical Group, and Ruth Adams Nick Albertini, Financial Advisor, AGP Wealth Advisors Heather Ashlock, Secretary, Dr. Jack R Ashlock DDS; Sponsored by Jack Ashlock Issac Barnhart and Jennifer Barnhart, Realtor, Jen Sawyer Real Estate Windermere Manito; Sponsored by Greg Matthews Kerryn E Bell, Doctor, Eastern Washington University; Sponsored by Emily Colgate Daimen Boni*, President, Mountain States Dealer Services, and Tara Boni, L & D Nurse, Providence Sacred Heart; Sponsored by Kay Broderius Lauren Budig; Sponsored by Zachary Williams
Stephanie Cady, Senior Attorney, Spokane County-Counsel for Defense; Sponsored by Victoria Johnston and Krista Elliot Krista Spilker Caro, Donor Relations Manager, Community Colleges of Spokane; Sponsored by Christopher Greene and Catherine Brazil Skye McKennon-DeCato* and Tom DeCato, Physician, Providence Medical Group Jason Catlin*, CEO, Catlin Capital Inc Beth Dillon, Attorney, Paukert & Troppmann; Sponsored by Breean Beggs Grace Dunkley and Jay Toews, Doctor, Jay Toews, Inc. Krystle E Everett*, Northwest Director, Truvision Health
Thomas Flick, Owner, Flick Connection. com; Sponsored by Jordan Piscopo Paul H Hall Jr., IS Analyst, Clearwater Paper Corp, and Trish Hall Aaron Hein, Chief Operating Officer, VIP Production Northwest, and Miranda Hein, Field Supervisor, Eastern Washington University; Sponsored by Mark Felchlin Shea Hennessey, Procurement Specialist, Ednetics, and Jon Clift, Senior Associate, Moss Adams; Sponsored by Gerhard Muelheims Aleshia Kathleen Hoover, Territory Sales Manager, Genentech, and Dennis C Hoover, Senior Sales, Millennium Laboratories; Sponsored by Toby Rose and Kelly Collins Noah Huth*, COO, Wellness Cultivators LLC, and Ashley Huth, Coding compliance Audit Coordinator, Kootenai Health; Sponsored by Rich Carver Kathy Jenny Jack Johnson, President, Icon Corp, and Nichole Gray, Teacher, Mead School District; Sponsored by Chuck Prussack Patrick Jones, Credit Analyst, Washington Trust Bank, and Ashley Jones, Sales Manager, Intermountain Sales & Marketing; Sponsored by Ben Loewen
Our business is turning them into realities.
Nancy Ross Kennedy, Teacher, SFCC
We do this by helping our clients plan and manage their financial resources. Fee-only.
Tim Kroha, COO, Cascade Windows, Inc., and Michelle Meyer, Lead of User Experience, Blue Nile; Sponsored by Brian Behler
For a complimentary consultation or brochure, call: Greer Gibson Bacon, CFPÂŽ (509) 838-4175 or (888) 864-8827 assetplanning.com
Michael Lombardo, Managing Director, Wash Multifamily Laundry Sys.; Sponsored by Scott McGann Adam Martin*, Solution Engineer, Salesforce.org, and Kelsey Martin; Sponsored by Aimee Maurer Walt Maxwell, Church & Ministry Specialist, Photoboxx; Sponsored by Sam Schoesler and Gerhard Muelheims Linda McDermott*, Chief Financial & Human Resources Officer, Spokane Public Schools, and Jerry McDermott, Assistant
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* denotes families with minor children
Superintendent, NEWESD #101; Sponsored by Shawn Koszczewski Lynn Mounsey, Judge, St of WA Brd of Industrial Insurance Appeals; Sponsored by Nick Mounsey James O’Coyne, Owner, Shybeast LLC, and Traci O’Coyne, Dental Hygienist, The Children’s Choice Michael Palmer*, Chief Banking Officer, Wheatland Bank, and Stacy Palmer, Broker, Keller Williams Realty; Sponsored by Terryl Black John Parks, ELA Coordinator, Spokane Public Schools Kari Patterson and Kit Patterson, Senior Network Engineer, F5 Networks; Sponsored by Tawni Evans and Jason Evans Jeff Regelin*, Owner, Jeffrey Regelin, DMD, and Katie Regelin, Owner, Order Restored, LLC
Jacob Rooksby, Dean, Gonzaga Law School, and Susan Rooksby, UPMC, Clinical Professor; Sponsored by Melissa Murphy
Sponsored by Lisa Repp
Dorothy L Sawyer, CEO, Inland NW Behavioral Health, and Richard E Sawyer; Sponsored by Rachelle McFetridge
Jack Thompson, Director of Sales, Mac & Jack’s Brewery; Sponsored by Nick Albertini
Lou Scherr, RN, Multicare, and Sonny Hoisington, Account Manager, Walter E Nelson Allison Sherwood, Owner, A Sherwood Associates, and Rick Sherwood, Director of Operations, Fiber-Tech; Sponsored by Jane Veter and Janice Butler
Murray Sokoloff; Sponsored by Jeffrey Hedge
David Updike, Realtor, Windermere Real Estate, and Michael Nelson, Branch Manager, Windermere Matt Wilberding, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones, and Kasey Wilberding; Sponsored by Elliott Martin and Emily Martin Trista Wilson*, Stylist, J & J Barber Shop
August Sivak, Physical Therapist, U District Physical Therapy, and Nicole Sivak, Chief Recruiting Officer, Northwestern Mutual; Sponsored by Brian Cronin and Christine Cronin Elyse Sokoloff*, RN, Sacred Heart, and Michael Sokoloff, MD, Pediatrix;
IN MEMORIAM Donald Herak Member since October 1993
Be a Member to Know! At just $75 per issue, MTK is a great value that gets you noticed! To place an ad, or for more information, please email Kate Spencer at kspencer@spokaneclub.org. LEADERSHIP COACH
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REALTOR
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Cell: (509) 993-0383 Office: (509) 455-8600
JodiM@johnlscott.com www.JodiM.johnlscott.com Some Offices are Independently Owned and Operated
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Planning a
Holiday CELEBRATION?
The early bird catches the perks with our Holiday booking specials! BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY EVENT BY: November 30 for 1 of the perks below
PICK YOUR PERK A half hour ofChef’s choice tray-passed hors d’oeuvres Sparkling wine/Sparkling cider toast One-night stay in a Club hotel room (based on availability, expires 6/30/19) $100 gift certificate for 1910 Restaurant (does not include tax or gratuity; expires 6/30/19)
Call Jackie Kiley, our Catering Director at 459-4237 or email jkiley@spokaneclub.org to book your party today and pick your perks! Some restrictions apply. Minimum number of guests 15. Event must occur before 12/31/18.
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Membership | news Got a Friend? Get a Perk at the Spokane Club Open House!
Saturday, October 13; 9:00 – 11:30 am
Coming in September!
Fall Into Fitness—and Perks—When You Refer a new member to the Club! Our Fall Into Fitness new member campaign will run September through October this year. Refer a friend to the Club and receive a $100 Club Cash Card plus 2 half-hour personal training sessions! New members who join during this time will receive a $200 cash card and their choice of 4 half-hour personal training sessions OR 2 tennis lessons. Your referred friends can call 459-4242 to schedule their tour of the Club, or email membership@spokaneclub.org for more information. Be sure they mention your name when calling! Fall is a great time to join the Club, so tell your friends about it and share the perks of membership!
This Fall we’ll be hosting an Open House to introduce all the Club has to offer to our neighboring businesses and families. As active members, YOU are our best ambassadors to all the life-enhancing benefits of membership--and WE would like to reward you for spreading the news to those you feel are genuinely interested in joining our Club community. Bring a friend, relative or business colleague to the Open House on October 20 and receive a $50 Club Cash card for your referral. You can use the Club Cash at 1910 Restaurant, or apply it towards a hotel stay for out of town visitors, or use it for Deli treats. The Open House is a one-day opportunity to become a Spokane Club member with NO INITIATION FEE. This is a savings of over $400! Your friends and family are welcome to schedule a tour of the Club in advance through our Membership Dept at (509) 459-4242. (Please note, in order for the initiation fee to be waived, your referral must join on October 13.) We look forward to seeing you and your referred friends at the Open House, October 13. When you’re here, you’re home!
Coming in November!
Give the Gift of Membership
Share your Club this holiday season by giving friends and family the gift of Spokane Club membership! This November, you will receive a certificate in the mail to give to a friend for free initiation to your Club. And as a gift to you for referring new members, you will receive 2 tickets to a social event of your choice AND you can choose 2 items from these gifts from your Club! Referral gifts 2 tennis lessons • 2 personal training sessions • 2 for dinner at 1910 1 night hotel stay • $100 club cash card Promotion runs November 1 – December 31. www.spokaneclub.org | Fall 2018 | 19
Events | at a glance
September 7
First Friday Speakeasy 6:00-9:00pm Kids Plunge Party 5:00-8:30pm
13 Beer Dinner 5:30-8:30pm 17 Beginning Yoga Workshop 6:30-8:00pm 18 Fall Basketball Leagues 21 Shrimp & Prime Rib Buffet 4:30-7:00pm 25 BizConnect with Brian Newberry 5:30-6:30pm 26 Yoga is my Happy Hour 5:30-7:00pm 28 Family Bingo 5:30-7:15pm 29 Brewery Walking Tour 12:15-5:15pm
October 4 13 19 23 27
Trivia Night on Thursdays! 6:30pm Open House 9:00 – 11:30am Racquetball Championship BizConnect with Rick Repp 5:30-6:30pm A Haunted Valley Halloween 2:00-4:00pm
November 2 8 22
Lilac Handball Tournament Members Only Tennis Tournaments Begin Thanksging Buffet 1:00-4:30pm
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Holiday Hours Thanksgiving Day, Nov 22 1910 Closed Athletics 7am – 3pm Group Fitness Classes: Limited Schedule Nov 22 & 23 Pool closes at 2:00 pm Childcare Closed
GYM SCHEDULE
M
T
BOOTCAMP
BODY PUMP
5:45AM - 6:45AM
OPEN GYM
7:00AM - 9:00AM
ZUMBA
W
OPEN GYM
OPEN GYM
BOOTCAMP
6:00PM - 7:00PM WOMENS BASKETBALL 7:00 - 9:00PM
OPEN GYM
5:00AM - 10:00PM
2:00PM - 5:00PM
OPEN GYM
OPEN GYM
7:00AM - 11:00AM
7:00AM - 9:00AM
F
OPEN GYM
5:00AM - 9:00AM
ADULT BASKETBALL
11:00AM - 2:00PM; 21+
S
S
OPEN GYM
7:00AM - 9:00AM
OPEN GYM
7:00AM - 7:00PM
ELITE BASKETBALL
9:00AM - 11:00AM (RESERVED)
DOWNTOWN
ADULT BASKETBALL
11:00AM - 2:00PM; 21+
6:00AM - 7:00AM
5:45AM - 6:45AM
OPEN GYM
9:00AM - 10:30AM 10:30AM - 6:00PM
BOOTCAMP
6:00AM - 7:00AM 7:00AM - 11:00AM
T
BODY PUMP
ADULT BASKETBALL
ZUMBA
9:00AM - 10:30AM
11:00AM - 2:00PM; 21+
OPEN GYM
OPEN GYM
10:30AM -5:00PM
OPEN GYM
2:00PM - 9:00PM
OPEN GYM
11:00AM - 7:00PM
2:00PM - 6:00PM
BASKETBALL LEAGUE BASKETBALL LEAGUE BOOTCAMP
5:00PM - 9:00PM STARTING SEPT 18
OPEN GYM
5:00AM - 9:00AM
5:00PM - 9:00PM STARTING SEPT 19
OPEN GYM
5:00AM - 10:00PM
6:00PM - 7:00PM OPEN GYM 7:00 - 9:00PM
OPEN GYM
5:00AM - 9:00AM
OPEN GYM
5:00AM - 9:30AM
VALLEY INDO-ROW
BOOT CAMP
9:00AM – 10:00AM
9:00AM – 10:00AM
OPEN GYM
OPEN GYM
10:00AM – 10:00PM
10:00AM – 5:30PM
OPEN GYM
SUPERTOTS
9:30AM – 11:30AM
OPEN GYM
11:30AM - 10:00PM
OPEN GYM
7:00AM - 9:00AM
OPEN GYM
7:00AM - 7:00PM
BOOT CAMP
9:00AM – 10:00AM
OPEN GYM
12:00PM – 7:00PM
8:30PM – 10:00PM
PLEASE NOTE: Non-Members using the court as part of a team or group are charged a per-person guest fee and are limited to 4 visits per year, as stated in Club bylaws/policies. Schedule subject to change. Special events have priority. Thank you for understanding if the gym is booked.
AQUATIC SCHEDULE
M ADULT LAP SWIM
5:00 - 7:30AM
HYDRO HIIT*
DOWNTOWN
7:30 - 8:30AM
AQUA POWER*
8:45 - 9:45AM
T
W
ADULT LAP SWIM**
5:00 - 11:00AM
CIRCLE SWIM
11:00AM - 1:00PM
OPEN SWIM**
1:00 - 8:00PM
T
ADULT LAP SWIM
5:00 - 7:30AM
ADULT LAP SWIM**
5:00 - 11:00AM
HYDRO HIIT*
7:30 - 8:30AM
CIRCLE SWIM
11:00AM - 1:00PM
AQUA POWER*
8:45 - 9:45AM
OPEN SWIM**
1:00 - 8:00PM
ADULT LAP SWIM
ADULT LAP SWIM
10:00 - 11:00AM
10:00 - 11:00AM
CIRCLE SWIM
CIRCLE SWIM
HYDRO HIIT*
7:30 - 8:30AM
S
ADULT LAP SWIM
7:00 - 9:00AM
OPEN SWIM**
9:00AM - 6:00PM
ADULT LAP SWIM
7:00 - 9:00AM
OPEN SWIM**
9:00AM - 6:00PM
CIRCLE SWIM
POOL CLOSES AT 5:00 PM FOR SWIM MEETS SEPT 21, OCT 19, NOV 16 & DEC 21
11:00AM - 1:00PM
OPEN SWIM**
1:00 - 7:00PM
1:00 - 8:00PM
OPEN SWIM**
OPEN SWIM**
S
AQUA POWER*
8:45 - 9:45AM
10:00 - 11:00AM
OPEN/LESSONS*
OPEN/LESSONS*
1:00 - 7:00PM
ADULT LAP SWIM
5:00 - 7:30AM
ADULT LAP SWIM
11:00AM - 1:00PM
11:00AM - 1:00PM
F
* = ONE LAP LANE AVAILABLE ** = TWO LAP LANES AVAILABLE
7:00 - 8:00PM
7:00 - 8:00PM
SEE LANE SCHEDULE IN THE POOL FOR MOST UP-TO-DATE SCHEDULE
LIFEGUARD HOURS* • DOWNTOWN GUARD
1:00 - 8:00PM
ADULT SWIM
5:30 - 8:30AM 18+
VALLEY
AQUA FITNESS
GUARD
1:00 - 8:00PM
ADULT SWIM
5:30 - 10:00AM 18+
LESSON/OPEN
GUARD
GUARD
1:00 - 8:00PM
1:00 - 8:00PM
ADULT SWIM
5:30 - 8:30AM 18+
AQUA FITNESS
ADULT SWIM
5:30 - 10:00AM 18+
LESSON/OPEN
GUARD
1:00 - 8:00PM
ADULT SWIM
5:30 - 8:30AM 18+
AQUA FITNESS
8:30 - 9:30AM
10:00AM - 6:00PM
8:30 - 9:30AM
10:00AM - 6:00PM
8:30 - 9:30AM
OPEN SWIM
ADULT SWIM
OPEN SWIM
ADULT SWIM
OPEN SWIM
10:00AM - 2:00PM
6:00 - 9:00PM; 18+
10:00AM - 6:00PM
6:00 - 9:00PM; 18+
AQUA FITNESS
CLOSED FOR CLEANING 2:00 - 3:00PM
6:00 - 7:00PM
OPEN SWIM
ADULT SWIM
3:00AM - 6:00PM
GUARD
9:00AM - 6:00PM
ADULT SWIM
7:00 - 10:00AM; 18+
OPEN SWIM
10:00AM - 4:00PM
GUARD
9:00AM - 6:00PM
ADULT SWIM
7:00 - 10:00AM; 18+
OPEN SWIM
10:00AM - 4:00PM
10:00AM - 6:00PM
ADULT SWIM
6:00 - 9:00PM; 18+
ADULT SWIM
4:00 - 7:00PM; 18+
ADULT SWIM
4:00 - 7:00PM; 18+
7:00 - 9:00PM; 18+
AQUA FITNESS
6:00 - 7:00PM
ADULT SWIM
7:00 - 9:00PM; 18+
LIFEGUARD HOURS* • VALLEY MONDAY GUARD
3:00 - 6:00PM
TUESDAY GUARD
3:00 - 7:00PM
WEDNESDAY GUARD
3:00 - 6:00PM
THURSDAY GUARD
3:00 - 7:00PM
FRIDAY GUARD
3:00 - 7:00PM
SATURDAY GUARD
10:00AM - 4:00PM
SUNDAY GUARD
10:00AM - 4:00PM
* Washington State regulations require that children under the age of 18 are not allowed in the pool without a lifeguard on duty. www.spokaneclub.org | Fall 2018 | 21
Downtown | fitness classes
FALL SCHEDULE
509.459.4571 • Athletic Club Hours Monday thru Friday, 5:00am - 9:00pm Saturday/Sunday, 7:00am - 7:00pm
M 5:45am
6:00am
T
W
F
BOOTCAMP
TRX*
55 MIN; MOLLY G
45 MIN; LANA/JENNY SB
BODYPUMP
RPM* MEL C
DAVID G
DAVID C
RPM*
BODYPUMP
GENTLE YOGA
YOGA/ MEDITATION
GENTLE YOGA
TISH S4
7:00am
T
SEPTEMBER 1 – 30 S S
TISH S4
DAVID G
Fitness classes last 60 minutes unless noted otherwise
RPM*
DAYNA C
KASSANDRA S4
Cycle, TRX and Shockwave classes run 45 minutes
TRX*
MOLLY SB
7:30am
HYDRO HIIT
HYDRO HIIT
PATRICIA P
8:00am
HYDRO HIIT
PATRICIA P
BARRE
YOGA
KASSANDRA S4
CHRISTINE S4
YOGA
CHRISTINE S4
PATRICIA P
BARRE
KASSANDRA S4
8:30am
GENTLE YOGA CYNDI S4
RPM*
*Online Class Reservations
DAVID C
AQUA POWER PATRICIA P
8:45am
AQUA POWER
AQUA POWER
PATRICIA P
PATRICIA P
BODYPUMP
9:00am
9:15am
50 MIN; DAVID S4
ZUMBA
ZUMBA
EVI G
9:30am
RPM*
EVI G
SENIOR FITNESS OKSANA S4
PUMP FUSION DOMINIQUE S4
SENIOR FITNESS CASSIDY S4
MARLENA C
PUMP FUSION CASSIDY S4
SENIOR FITNESS DANYA S4
BARRE*
BOOTY BARRE* HOLLY SB STARTING SEPT 10
MICHELE SB
YOGA FLOW
10:10am
CHRISTINE/CYNDI/ LAUREN S4
10:45am
FUNCTIONAL FITNESS
PILATES FOR GOLF LARKIN S4
11:30am
CORE EXPRESS
12:15pm
YOGA
CORE EXPRESS
30 MIN; OKSANA S4 TOM S4
LARKIN S4
HIIT STRENGTH 35 MIN; MOLLY S4
30 MIN; OKSANA S4
TRX*
DOMINIQUE SB
YOGA FLOW LAUREN S4
TRX*
OKSANA SB
YOGA TOM S4
CYCLE*
45 MIN; OKSANA C
1:30pm
4:00pm
YOGA
STAFF S4
5:30pm 6:00pm 6:15pm
BODYPUMP MEL S4
RPM*
DAYNA C
BODYPUMP LORI S4
BOOT CAMP JEN G
YOGA
CHRISTINE SB
BEGINNING YOGA TOM SB
BOOT CAMP BAYLEE G
LOCATION KEY G – Gym • S4 – Studio 4 • C – Cycling Studio • SB – Studio B • P – Pool SOCIAL DANCE: Tue, 4-8:15pm, S4 • Thur, 4-6:00pm S4, • Thur, 6:45-8:15pm, S4 • Sat, 11:30-1:30pm, S4 22 . Signals | The Spokane Club magazine | Fall 2018
Schedule subject to change.
Valley | fitness classes
FALL SCHEDULE
509.535.3554 • Athletic Club Hours Monday thru Friday, 5:30am - 9:00pm Saturday/Sunday, 7:00am - 7:00pm
SEPTEMBER 1 – 30
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
CYCLE*
6:00am
BRIANNA C
BARRE
8:00am
KASSANDRA S
8:30am
AQUA FITNESS
AQUA FITNESS
PARNEY P
CYCLE*
9:00am
BRITA/JODY C
HIIT STRENGTH
CYCLE*
GENTLE YOGA* RINZEN S
BARRE
MOLLY C
MOLLY G
BARRE
9:30am
AQUA FITNESS
PARNEY P
MEEGAN S
PARNEY P
INDO-ROW/ SHOCKWAVE
CYCLE*
GENTLE YOGA* COURTNEY S
BOOTY BARRE
GENTLE YOGA
YOGA FLOW
MOLLY C
BOOTCAMP 60 MIN; MOLLY G
STEPHANIE G
MEEGAN S
HOLLY S
Cycle, TRX Indo-Row, and Shockwave classes run 45 minutes
9:45am
GENTLE YOGA
10:45am
RINZEN S
*Online Class Reservations
LAUREN S
50 MIN; COURTNEY S
CYCLE*
4:45pm
Fitness classes last 60 minutes unless noted otherwise
CYCLE*
JENNY C
MARLENA/LORI C
BARRE
5:30pm
KASSANDRA S
YOGA
5:45pm
YOGA
KASSANDRA S
6:00pm
AQUA FITNESS
KASSANDRA S
AQUA FITNESS
CLAIRE P
CLAIRE P
LOCATION KEY G – Gym • C – Cycling Studio • S – Studio • P – Pool
TENNIS M
T
W
LADIES’ LEAGUE
LADIES’ LEAGUE
9:00AM - 10:30PM
9:00AM - 10:30PM
RETURNING SEPT 4
9:00am
T RETURNING SEPT 6
10:30am
F LADIES’ LEAGUE
4.0+ 9:00AM - 10:30AM
RETURNING SEPT 7
LADIES’ LEAGUE
10:30AM - 12:00PM
RETURNING SEPT 6
S
S
MEGA CARDIO
$13/CLASS/PERSON 9:00 - 10:15AM
PEE-WEES 4-7 YEAR OLDS
$11/CLASS/PERSON 10:30 - 11:00AM
RETURNING SEPT 9
SCRAPPERS 7-9 YEAR OLDS
$12/CLASS/PERSON 10:30AM- 12:00PM
RETURNING SEPT 9
CARDIO TENNIS
12:00pm 6:00pm
$11/CLASS/PERSON 12:00PM
LADIES’ LEAGUE
3.0-4.0 6:00 - 9:00PM
RETURNING SEPT 4
MEN’S LEAGUE
2.5-5.0 6:00 - 9:00PM
RETURNING SEPT 5
Schedule subject to change. For the most current schedule go to www.Spokaneclub.org
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Lessons Learned in the Gym
By Christine Cronin, PT “Help” I said, and he did. I could not get the last repetition on my own. I am not good at asking for help, but realized in the last year if I am to reach even greater heights in the gym, and in life, help is exactly what I will need. For me to speak those words out loud is challenging, “help.” I am the giver of help, the encourager, the healer of the injured and to ask for help is a bit of a role reversal I’m trusting in, instead of running from. This place has taught me many lessons, but the ones I value most are learning how to ask for help, trusting in another, and the magic that can happen when you connect with people and share your gifts. I have learned more at the Spokane Club about life and grown in ways I never imagined. Starting as a newly married woman here over 8 years ago and then adding three lives to the world. I became a mother here, learned the value of community, made life-long friends, found strength again and got to believe in Super 24 . Signals | The Spokane Club magazine | Fall 2018
Heroes. My life will never change as rapidly as it has over the last 8 years here at the Club. In order to grow stronger I had to stress my body beyond it’s normal capacity. This is not usually comfortable. I’m trying to be more comfortable with discomfort, knowing that if it’s the way I can grow stronger in the gym, it may be a key to growing in other ways too. I’ve learned that everyone needs consistency and yet we take it for granted more than anything else. It’s often when consistency doesn’t show up that we notice just how much we had come to rely on it. When I think of the people at the gym, there are some incredibly consistent people, positive, present and working hard from Doug and Anne Marie in the sports shop to the gym members, to Ed, who I always called anytime I needed help fixing anything. I challenge you to learn the name of one person you regularly see, and if you notice something they’ve done well, take it a step further and offer your
encouragement. Please don’t wait for the day they don’t show up to finally notice how much of an example they have been for you. Above all else I’ve been reminded of the importance of team. When surrounded by the people who inspire, encourage and support me I’m capable of outcomes I never dreamed possible. In the gym, that person there to spot you allows you the safety net to dare greater than you would have on your own. In life, that person may be the key to elevating you to the next level. Find your team, the people who inspire you, the ones you might aspire to be like and watch as everyone becomes something more when working together. Asking for help, consistency, encouragement, teamwork and strength, the gym has given me many gifts. Life has pushed me in challenging ways lately, family illness, death of a loved one and the mother of 3 young children. It is the gym that reminds me I am capable of more than I ever dreamed if I’m willing to ask for help, trust, work hard, show up and be a part of a great team. The challenge is to meet someone new, encourage someone who inspires you, and find your team. This place and it’s people are dear to my heart, and have inspired me to go pursue something bigger. I will be stepping away from patient treatment this fall and a great PT named Andrew Wallace will be taking my place. It is time to be more involved in the raising of children, to take the lessons I have learned and spread them. I will be piloting a wellness program at St. Aloysius School which my children attend this fall. It is my hope that I can create a reproducible curriculum that could be utilized in any school, anywhere. Thank you for sharing your stories and trusting me with your care. Each of you has left an imprint on my heart and I will take your lessons learned and pay it forward.
Fitness | news
Beginning Yoga Workshop There are so many benefits of doing yoga. It improves toning, stamina, posture, strength, balance and flexibility, as well as helps you relieve stress, relax, and feel healthier and more energetic. If you’ve never done yoga, this is a great place to begin. Sign up at the Sport Shop, online at Spokaneclub.org or by calling 459-4571 x570. Monday, September 17; 6:30 – 8:00 pm Studio 4; with Tish; $10 Members & Guests
Yoga and Wine Night! Sponsored by Whitworth University MBA Alumni Society Come for an hour of flowing yoga and wine with Cyndi Slizza Donahue, E-RYT. Enjoy time with friends as you unwind your body and mind. Reserve your spot by calling (509) 459-4239 or register online at spokaneclub.org
Fitness Instructor Highlight Tish Hegel began her yoga practice over thirty years ago. Her knowledge of body mechanics learned while earning her BS degree in Kinesiology from Arizona State University is demonstrated in every class she teaches. Her enthusiastic and passionate approach to Yoga is conveyed through constant encouragement and her efforts to make a Yoga practice accessible to anyone who is eager to improve their mobility, functional capacity and ultimately their quality of life After nearly nine years of planning, creating and operating Hegel Yoga in Tempe, AZ, Tish answered the call for change and sold Hegel Yoga to begin a new journey in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Tish now travels back and forth often between Idaho and Arizona to teach workshops, private sessions, special events and group classes. Come join Tish every Tuesday morning at 6:00 am Downtown in Studio 4 for Gentle Yoga and the same time on Wednesday mornings for Yoga Meditation. She will also be teaching the Beginning Yoga Workshop listed to the left on this page.
Thursday, November 8; 6:00 – 7:30 Downtown; $10 members and Whitworth Alumni; $15 guests includes 1 drink ticket
Candlelight Yoga Stretch Take some deep breaths in the midst of the holidays to reduce stress and improve your flexibility. Join Cyndi Slizza Donahue for a special yoga stretch by candlelight to let go and relax this season. Accessible to all fitness levels. Reserve your spot by calling 459-4239 or register online at spokaneclub.org. Wednesday, November 28 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Coming in September
Downtown Fitness Classes Monday 9:30 pm; Booty Barre w/ Holly, Studio B Starts September 10
Coming in October
Valley Fitness Classes Tuesday 12:00 pm Cycle w/ Donna
Downtown Fitness Classes Saturday 9:00 am Cycle Sunday 1:30 pm Cycle
Holiday Hours Nov. 22 Thanksgiving “Turkey Burn” Downtown
$10 for Members & Guests; Library
November 23 “Black Friday” Limited GF schedule
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Fitness | personal training
Personal Bests with Personal Training Kate Spencer, Marketing and Communications Director
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f there’s a mountain you want to climb, personal training is your Sherpa. Like the famed mountain guides of the Himalayas, personal trainers don’t climb the mountain for you, they climb it with you. Personal trainers give you the tools, guidance, encouragement, band aid and bandwidth to discover, claim and be your personal best. While physical strength, endurance and agility are all part of the gains, inner strength—that true grit of a human being who rises to the occasions of their life with courage, commitment and hope—personal training starts in the mind. Transcending mindsets while transforming muscles is the heart of personal training and nobody does it better than the Spokane Club. Here, in their own words, some of our top personal trainers share their philosophy, and love, of the work they do and the people they do it with. Like good Sherpas, they lead by example and with a surefooted, steady vision of the mountains we can all climb if we set our sights on becoming our best selves, living our best lives.
Cody Lake
Tim Arndt
Qualifications • MS in Human Movement - AT Still University (2012) • BS in Fitness & Exercise Science Western Washington University (2004) • Resistance Training Specialist Master • Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Qualifications • Certified Personal Trainer - NASM (2018)
My Motto: Fitness is simple, it’s just not easy!
My Motto: Effectively evolve efficiency and don’t forget to play
What I have to offer: With over 10 years in the fitness industry as a personal trainer I have years of experience helping people learn to enjoy exercise and get in the best shape of their life. But it doesn’t stop there. I am constantly expanding and improving my knowledge base to ensure my clients are getting the best scientifically backed training in the industry.
What I have to offer: I want to hear your goals and your concerns with your current state of health and fitness. We can sit down and gather goals and start a game plan. I want to help you create something that fits best with your goals and has you moving better in day to day life. I also want you leaving feeling energized and better than when we started and not constantly recovering from the last session. I’m also a big believer in laughing and enjoying ourselves so I help clients treat body movement as play; keeping it fun and entertaining. What my Club clients say about me: I have been a member of the Spokane Club for 21 years. I never hired a personal trainer before hiring Cody. He is clever at designing a workout plan for me that is efficient and requires less time than I imagined. Cody is always laser focused on my execution of the exercises he deems most productive. Louder than words, his training methods ensure that I go beyond my best. My health and future, in great part, depend on what I do today. Hiring Cody is a huge investment in me. He is MY advantage. – Bernie Brown
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What my clients say about me: One of the first things that most trainers have told me is, work out more, eat less. Being encouraged to rest, work out less, and not having to be so crazy obsessive about restricting calories is refreshing. Plus, I often feel energized and ready for the day after our workouts. I appreciate the time and attention Tim gives me during my sessions. I really feel like when we are training that he is 100% focused on me. – Courtney Stolp
Oksana Sydor
Qualifications • AFFA Certified Personal Trainer - The Aerobics and Fitness Association of America upholds Basic Exercise Standards and Guidelines for safe fitness practice. My Motto: Be Happy, be Healthy, and be Strong! What I have to offer: Being in the fitness industry for 6 years I have seen the direct result of how exercise influences people in the positive ways. During or after a stressful day at work, while juggling family matters, people can totally turn their day around in a positive way by staying physically challenged. It’s rather simple - one just needs to move! Whether you like to run, or bike, or do your own thing, I can challenge you to achieve your maximum results. What my clients say about me: Oksana exudes positive energy; she’s always friendly and cheerful. And yet she takes her job very seriously. She will ensure that each session will improve one’s conditioning; nobody’s time will be wasted. Just as important, she considers the whole person in her training. You will feel better in your body and soul after each session with Oksana. – Collins Sprague
Taylor Ingebritsen
Qualifications: • B.S. in Exercise Science - EWU (2015) • NSCA- Certified Personal Trainer • Certified by Precision Nutrition My Motto: Believe you can and you will! What I have to offer: I love getting people excited about fitness and helping them feel good about themselves. I match the goals of my clients with a safe and effective program that will adhere to them and their body. With my passion and encouragement, I help clients reach goals they never thought were possible. What my clients say about me: I’ve been training with Taylor for almost a year and a half, and I believe she is one of the most experienced and committed trainers around. I trained twice a week, really enjoyed the variety and challenge she put into the sessions. She is focused on helping me achieve my goals and makes every session challenging and somehow fun. My fitness has increased noticeably and I’ve seen improvements in my ability to complete more sit-ups/core exercises, lift progressively heavier weights and generally push myself harder throughout each session. – Srinath Kuchibhotla
Josh Key
Qualifications • NASM-Certified Personal Trainer • NASM-Corrective Exercise Specialist • NASM-Performance Enhancement Specialist • NASM-Fitness Nutrition Specialist My Motto: Experience. Dedication. Results. What I have to offer: Since entering the field of personal fitness I have gained extensive knowledge and a strong understanding of the functions, processes and abilities of the human body. This allows me to effectively design physical fitness and nutrition programs for all of my clients, achieving results far beyond their current fitness levels. What my clients say about me: Josh is really knowledgeable, and always keeps up with the latest fitness techniques and science so that he stays at the top of his game. What I like most about him is that he works hard to make my training work for me; to make it what I need to stay motivated and to strive for my goals. Josh is a terrific person and first rate trainer, and I am healthier and happier because of the work I have done with him, and the goals he has helped me aspire to—and achieve. – Linda Lederman, Ph.D. www.spokaneclub.org | Fall 2018 | 27
Fitness | court sports
FALL
BASKETBALL LEAGUE
52nd Annual Lilac Handball Tournament The 52nd Annual Lilac Handball Tournament, one of the Club’s longest and most proud traditions, will be here before you know it! All players will receive quality competition, first-class hospitality, and complimentary food and beverages throughout the tournament weekend. $85 entry fee for the first division, $30 entry fee for the second division. $35 Junior (19 and under) entry fee for up to two events. Mark your calendar and reserve your spot now by registering online at r2sports.com Please contact Chase Winkler at 4594571 x501 or cwinkler@spokaneclub.org. Friday – Sunday, November 2 – 4
3rd Annual Inland Empire Racquetball Championship
Drafts on Wednesday, September 19
The 3rd Annual Inland Empire Racquetball Championship will offer a variety of divisions and attract players from all over the region. All players will receive quality competition, first-class hospitality, and complimentary food and beverages throughout the tournament weekend. $79 entry fee for up to two divisions. $10 early bird discount is available until August 31st. $35 Junior (19 and under) entry fee for up to two events. Register online at r2sports.com. Mark your calendar and reserve your spot now by registering online at r2sports.com Please contact Chase Winkler at 4594571 x501 or cwinkler@spokaneclub.org.
Games begin Wednesday, September 26
Friday – Sunday, October 19 – 21
Fall Basketball Leagues are right around the corner! Once again, The Club will be offering two leagues – A/competitive and B/recreational. The league entry fee guarantees players 8 games and complimentary draft beer on league nights. Mark your calendars and knock the rust off your jump shot for the start of Fall League! Please contact Chase Winkler at 459-4571 x501 or cwinkler@spokaneclub.org. A League (competitive) Drafts on Tuesday, September 18 Games begin Tuesday, September 25 B League (recreational)
$80 for one league, $120 for both leagues
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Fitness | court sports
Youth Athlete Spotlight U District Member Notice Christine Cronin, DPT will be stepping away from patient care at the Club U District this fall. She has been a great asset to the Club and we will miss her! She is excited to be piloting a wellness program for the children at Saint Aloysius School. We wish her the very best in her future endeavors. In her place we are happy to welcome Andrew Wallace, DPT. He will be offering service on Mondays and Thursdays from 7-12 noon starting in September. Give him a warm Club welcome! Local junior racquetball players and Spokane Club members, Megan and Hannah Carver, won the Gold medal in the 18 and under girl’s doubles division, while competing in the U.S. Junior National Racquetball Championships held in Des Moines, Iowa this past June. Due to their success on the court, Hannah and Megan were appointed to the U.S. Junior National Racquetball Team by USA Racquetball – a member of the U.S. Olympic Committee and National Governing Body of racquetball in the United States. They will represent the U.S. at the Junior World Racquetball Tournament in San Luis Potosi, Mexico on November 8-18, 2018. Congrats Megan and Hannah!
New this Fall!
High School Racquetball Program
The High School Racquetball Program offers members ages 14-19 (Freshman-Senior for the 2019 school year) the opportunity to learn the rules of racquetball and develop an interest in this great, lifelong sport! The program includes up to 8 hours of monthly instruction from member-coach Rich Carver, an annual membership to the USA Racquetball Association, entry into a one day, shootout style Spokane High School Tournament hosted by the Spokane Club, and one can of balls per month. Join us for an informational meeting about the program on September 10th or 11th! Program begins September 17th and runs through February Month-to-month; Participants can join and leave at any time Please contact Chase Winkler at 459-4571 x 501 or cwinkler@spokaneclub.org for more details or to sign up. September 10 & 11; 6:00 pm Informational Meetings; Price: Monthly program fee TBD for members and sponsored guests
The pros know where to go for a great cut! Drop in or call 459.4575 for an appointment.
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Fitness | tennis
2018 Summer Tennis Camp Participation Smashes Records! Over 280 kid and adult tennis players jumped into our summer tennis camps this year demolishing the old mark of 203 set only three years ago! The decision to move summer day campers from Downtown to the Valley, coupled with offering those campers a 15% discount to play tennis, definitely added to the increase; however, Adult, High School and Tweener groups hit it hard every session with a solid 45% repeat rate. Director of Tennis, Jeff Urie sums it up this way, “We love having lots of players coming to our tennis camps but we REALLY love it when they want to come back again and again. It means WE ARE DOING SOMETHING RIGHT.” If you missed out on the summer camps, and you don’t want to wait until next summer, we will offer some tennis 101 classes throughout the year as well a 2-3 day winter camp over the holiday school break. The inaugural Coaches Awards have gone out this year and they have been a smash with our Tweeners. These trophies are presented to campers who compete, listen to directions, treat others fairly, and display all-around good citizenship! Sam Miller, Izzy Hydza, Sophia Dibble, Mia Tombari, and Oliver Ling have all earned the award thus far. Keep up the great work guys! 30 . Signals | The Spokane Club magazine | Fall 2018
If you missed out on the summer camps, and you don’t want to wait till next summer, we will offer some tennis 101 classes throughout the year as well a 2-3 day winter camp over the holiday school break!
Fitness | tennis
Summer Camp Coaches Award Winners for 2018!
Izzy Hydza, Sophia Dibble, Mia Tombari, Oliver Ling (Ezra Jensen, Tyler Geffen and Sam Miller not pictured)
Spokane Summer Classic Jr Tennis Tourney Winners
Congrats to Danny Denike who won the Boy’s 16 Singles and the Boys 18 Doubles with partner Max Ellingson. Sign up for the next Junior Tournament on September 28-30
Spokane Fall Classic Jr Tennis Tourney Sept 28-30 Calling junior tennis players! The first USTA event of the fall will be our Spokane Fall Junior Classic Tennis tournament Sept 28-30. This event has grown over the years and once again promises to draw some top notch competitors from around the Pacific Northwest. This tourney is great way to promote, tennis, the Club, and for our junior players to show off their skillsets on their home courts. Enter on-line at USTA tournament website or contact Jeff at jurie@spokaneclub.org if you have questions.
Club Tennis Leagues Resume Tuesday September 4th! LEAGUES: Our Spokane Club Tennis Leagues kick-off on Tuesday September 4th with Ladies’ Day League Re-boot (9-1030am), Ladies’ Night (6-730pm, 7:30-9:00PM). Wednesday Night (6-730pm, 7:30-9:00pm) is the Men’s Night restart while Ladies Thursday League (9-1030am) and Friday Ladies’ 4.0+ League (9-1030am) finish off the week. Formats will once again be move up/ move down, but we are also tracking most games won and most groups moved up per session so everyone on every court will be in the hunt for end of session awards! League tennis provides consistent opportunities for members to play at the Club without the bother of having to find partners or even to reserve court time. Cost is $5/week for each 6-week session. Fall Session 1 lasts from Sept 4-Oct 12. Sign-up, show up, play! Sign-up now in the Valley by calling 509 535-3554 or by contacting Jeff at jurie@ spokaneclub.org. www.spokaneclub.org | Fall 2018 | 31
Fitness | tennis
VBTP Mixer Title Goes to the Youth!
Fall Club Tennis Programming Starts After Labor Day! Afterschool Tennis High School Group Clinics meet Tuesday/Thursday 3:00 – 4:30 pm. Member cost is $18 Non-member cost is $24/clinic. Sign-up by email to jurie@spokaneclub. org. Middle-School and 8-14yr olds meet Tuesday/Thursday from 4:30-6:00 pm. Member cost is $18 Non-member cost is $24/clinic. Sign-up by sending email to jurie@ spokaneclub.org. PeeWees (4-6 yr olds) meet Sunday 10:30 – 11:30 am, $11
It’s official: Team Minor won the 2018 BVTP Mixer! Though all of the competitors (pictured to the right) had a great time.
Scrapper Tennis (6-8 yr olds) Sunday 10:30 am – 12:00 pm, $15 PeeWees and Scrappers will meet on Sunday until soccer season ends and a move to Saturdays will occur! (Novemberish)
Cardio/Mega-Cardio Tennis
The Volleyball, Bocce Ball, Tennis, Pickelball mixer was narrowly won by a team of upstart teenagers but everyone involved had a blast and they promise to compete in the next VBTP!!!!
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Sweat, run, hit, play, laugh…and not in that order!! Cardio Tennis continues to lead tennis participation growth numbers nationally! Come out and see what the buzz is all about: Wednesday 12:00 – 1:00 pm ($11), Saturday 9:00 – 10:15 am ($13) Sign-up by calling Valley Front Desk at 535-3554.
Fitness | tennis
Be Very Afraid Halloween Tennis Mixer is Coming
Eastern WA Tennis Championship Sarah Dix and Marc Mowrer captured the Open Mixed Doubles title while Jeff Urie won the men’s open. See even the old guys win one once in a while!
Save the date!
2018 Spokane Club Member’s Only Tennis Tourney Be part of the biggest Spokane Club tennis event of the year! Save the date for the 16th Annual Spokane Club Member’s Tennis Tournament Nov 7-11 (Singles and Mixed Doubles) and November 14-18 (Men’s and Women’s Doubles). With competitions spread out over two weeks, members can easily participate in up to four separate events without pulling a hammy! Every player can find a suitable level to compete in, from beginner to tour level (not saying what tour!). Participation awards, great food and opportunities to watch all of your fellow members duel it out on court make this THE PLACE TO BE for tennis in November. Look for more information and sign-ups at the Valley desk in September. Contact Jeff at jurie@ spokaneclub.org for additional info.
The ghouls will be taking over the tennis courts! Our annual Halloween Tennis mixer has proven we still have a lot of kid left in our adult tennis players. The theme of the mixer is fun, competition, and more fun. Dress up and see what clever costumes everyone is sporting this year. Cost for the evening is $21 which includes: on court “tennis” action, a great dinner catered by our very own, Chef Dennis, and plenty of great socializing. This event is “scarily fun” every year, so make this event your jump into the Mixer world. Look for sign-ups in the Valley in early October or contact Jeff at jurie@ spokaneclub.org for more info. Friday, October 26; 6:00 – 9:00 pm; $21
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Fitness | aquatics
Rock Star Swim Team Particiapants at their end of the season party!
New Swim Team Season Starting September 4! The Spokane Club Swim Team is designed to introduce youth to the enjoyment of competitive swimming. The focus will be introduction of new stroke techniques while building endurance. All four Olympic strokes, starts, and turns will be introduced and practiced. The program is year round with optional swim meets at least once per month. The Spokane Club Swim Team is a spirited, family-based swim team committed to providing a well-rounded swim experience balancing community, sportsmanship, and overall enjoyment with high quality instruction, individual skill development, and a competitive team oriented environment. The coach will constantly work to help swimmers enhance all four competitive strokes, improve racing techniques, build self-confidence, become good team members, and learn that winning and succeeding are not always the same thing. *Note: All prices are plus tax. Silver – $40* Practice times: Mon/Wed, 4:45 – 5:30 pm Great for new swim team members-introduction to swim team drills, strokes and competitions; Prerequisites: Swim 25 yards freestyle, backstroke Gold – $45* Mon/Wed 5:00 – 6:00 pm & Tue 5:30 – 6:30 pm Great for continuing swim team members; Prerequisites: Swim 50 yards freestyle, backstroke and breastroke; coach’s approval
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Platinum – $45* Mon/Wed 6:00 – 7:00 pm & Tue 5:30 – 6:30 pm Great for swimmers wanting more competition as well as strength and conditioning to take their swimming to the next level. Platinum members will have both swimming, and resistance training; Prerequisites: Coach’s approval Optional earlier practice Mon/Wed 4:30 – 5:30 pm Optional all team lifeguard led practice Thurs 5:30-6:30 pm Practice will be cancelled on school holidays and any snow related school cancellations. Optional swim meet dates: September 21 October 19 November 16 December 21
Fitness | aquatics
Fall Plunge Party Need a night out? Drop your kids off at the pool and enjoy a well-deserved break. Your kids will have a great time with crafts, games, and swimming, all while watching a movie. Dinner will be provided. Drop off will be available at 5:00 pm in front of the Studio B. The pool will open at 5:15 and the movie starts at 5:45. Please make sure to check your children in with the Lifeguard and out again at the end of the night. The event will be over and we kindly ask that children be picked up promptly at 8:30. • Children under the age of 3 must be accompanied by an adult.
Plunge Party!
• Children 3 years of age will be required to wear a life jacket • All children must be potty trained Cost: $12 for the first child and $5 for each additional. Please call the pool to register and save your space today! All participants must be registered prior to the event.
Friday, September 7; Little Mermaid; 5:00 – 8:00 pm October 5; Hotel Transylvania 3; 5:00 – 8:00 pm
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Fitness | aquatics
Preschool Advanced (Ages 3-5) Prerequisites: Preschool Beginner Exit Skills Designed for kids who can swim independently but need more stroke refinement Exit Skills (required to advance to next level): Front Crawl-25 ft, Back Crawl-25 ft, side breathing, elementary backstroke-25 ft, breaststroke kick, treading water, 30 seconds, Jump in and return to wall without assistance.
Beginner (Ages 5+)
Spokane Club Swim School The Spokane Club Swim School takes traditional American Red Cross swim lessons and transforms them into exactly what your child needs. Our certified instructors will follow best practices to get your child to swim like a fish. Every class will consist of new learning opportunities and the instructor will communicate directly with you to ensure your child is progressing to the best of their ability. We offer both Private and Group classes for ages 3 and up. Classes are available Downtown and in the Valley. Must receive cancellation by the Friday before the first day of class to avoid $10 cancellation fee. How to Sign Up for Swim School: 1. Pick your session 2. Pick your top 2 times in the open time period 3. Call Aquatics at 509-459-4571 x513 4. Give your child’s name, age, and skill level 5. Give your name and return phone number 6. We will set up the classes the week prior and try to accommodate requested times
Toddler Independence (Ages 2-3)
Preschool Beginner (Ages 4-5)
Introduces young children, ages 2-3, to group experiences in the water without the assistance of parents. Activities include specialized pool games, instructional swim and supervised play time. Swim diapers are required if your child is not potty trained. Exit skills (required to advance to next level): Put face in water and blow bubbles, front/back float 3 seconds (with assistance), jump in with assistance
Prerequisites: Toddler Independence Exit Skills or age 4+ Designed for the child’s first lesson away from mom and dad with the goal of becoming comfortable in the water. Exit Skills (required to advance to next level): Submerge 5 times, kick on front/back, backfloat (10 sec), frontfloat (10 sec), Swim independently 5 feet, Jump in without assistance.
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Prerequisites: None Designed for older kids that have never had a formal swim lesson. Exit Skills (required to advance to next level): Submerge 10 times, kicking on front/back (10 sec), float on back/ front (10 sec), swim unassisted 10 ft, jump in and return to wall without assistance.
Intermediate (Ages 5+ or graduate from Preschool Advanced) Prerequisites: Beginner exit skills, or Preschool Advanced exit skills Designed for older kids who can swim independently but need more stroke refinement Exit Skills (required to advance to next level): Front crawl 25 yards, backstroke 25 yards, Breaststroke kick, side breathing, treading water 1 min, jump in and return to wall without assistance
Fitness | aquatics
Downtown Class Schedule
(*Sales tax will be added to all lessons)
Sept 5 – 26; 42*
Monday/Wednesday 3:30-6:30 pm
Oct 1 – 24; $48*
Monday/Wednesday 3:30-6:30 pm
Oct 29 – Nov 28; $48*
Monday/Wednesday 3:30-6:30 pm
No class Nov 19 & 21
Valley Class Schedule
(*Sales tax will be added to all lessons)
Private Swim Lessons (ages 6 mos +) Great for all ages! Children – One-on-one instruction is a great way to get your child familiar with the water and ready for group lessons. It’s also great when your child is ready to take swimming to the next level and improve stroke technique and to get ready for swim team! Lessons are $25 per half hour for one child and $5 for each additional child. Adult – Whether you are training for a triathlon, uncomfortable in the water, or just looking for some stroke technique, private lessons with our instructors might just be for you. Lessons are $35 per half-hour. To sign up, call Aquatics 509-459-4571 x512.
Sept 4 – 27; $48*
Tuesday/Thursday 3:30-6:30 pm
Oct 2 – 25; $48*
Tuesday/Thursday 3:30-6:30 pm
Oct 30 – Nov 29; $48*
Tuesday/Thursday 3:30-6:30 pm
No class Nov 20 & 22
Support your Club with Your Swimming Purchases! Purchase your swim gear through our affiliate store and your Club receives a percentage from each sale! From swim fins and backpacks to goggles and swim caps SwimOutlet has the products that you need. To make a purchase go to Spokaneclub.org/athletics/aquatics and click on the SwimOutlet banner located at the bottom of the page and start shopping!
Saturday Lessons in the Valley
(*Sales tax will be added to all lessons)
Sept 8 – 29; $24*
10:00-12:00 pm
Oct 6 – 27; $24*
10:00-12:00 pm
Nov 3 – Dec 1; $24* 3:30-6:30 pm
No class Nov 24
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Family | happenings
Holiday Hours Closed Labor Day Weekend September 1 – 3 Closed Thanksgiving Day November 22 Open Friday, November 23 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Fall Painting Class (Ages 5 – adult)
In this class we will learn how to create a fun holiday-themed painting. No art experience needed. This class will be taught step-bystep so everyone can bring home their own work of art! All supplies provided. Reservations required 48 hours in advance. Call Tracey at 459-4571 x515 or email tkauffman@spokaneclub.org.
Errand Day Every Day!
Friday, October 12; 6:00 – 7:30 pm; $15 per person
Winter Holiday Paint Night (Ages 8 – adult) In this class we will learn how to create a winter holiday-themed painting. No art experience needed. This class will be taught step-by-step so everyone can bring home their own work of art! All supplies provided. Reservations required 48 hours in advance. Call Tracey at 459-4571 x 515 or email tkauffman@spokaneclub.org.
Finding it hard to get things done? Need some time for you? Errand day is the solution! Errand day gives you up to 3 hours of time to run errands while your children are at the Club having fun. You can even use Errand day as an Errand Evening and take your sweetheart out to dinner! Choose your time slot during any of the weekday hours we are open. Maximum stay 3 hours. Infants may stay for 2 hours max. Reservations are required. Call Downtown Childcare at 459-4571 x515. Cost: $8 per hour first child, $5 per hour each additional sibling, Infants are an additional $1 per hour.
Friday, November 30; 6:00 – 7:30 pm; $15 per person
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Reservations required 24 hours in advance for ages under 1 year and only available Downtown from 8:00-5:00 weekdays and 10:30-12:30 on Saturdays and at the Valley location from 8:45-12:00 weekdays, and 10:00-12:00 on Saturdays. 38 . Signals | The Spokane Club magazine | Fall 2018
Family | happenings
Halloween Cupcake Decorating (Ages 4 – 12) We will be making a fun Halloween themed cupcake to eat and one to take home (unless we eat that too!) This class will be divided by age group so the younger ones can have a simpler project to make and we can have a more complex one for the older kids. Reservations are required 48 hours in advance. Call or email Tracey at 459-4571 x515 or tkauffman@spokaneclub.org. Friday, October 26; 5:00 – 6:30 pm $7 per child
Kids Camps (ages 5 and up) Our camps are a great place for kids to have a fun filled day of activities. We have arts and crafts projects, gym and court time, swimming, and lots of good times! The kids will make new friends and catch up with old friends. Lunch is not provided but may be ordered from the Deli or you may bring a sack lunch. NO PEANUT PRODUCTS. Camps are held at our Valley location. Email Tracey at tkauffman@spokaneclub. org to sign up. Limited space is available so sign up early!
Birthday Parties at the Club
Bring your child and their friends to the Club and let us help with the party planning!
Save the Dates!
Veteran’s Day Kid’s Camp Monday, November 12
Winter Break Camp December 24- January 4 other dates to be determined. No camp December 25 and January 1. Camp December 24 from 8:00-3:00. Time 8:00-5:00 early drop off at 7:30 and late pick up available upon request. Cost $6 per hour
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Summer Fun for
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All at the Club!
Eat, Drink and Be Happy at 1910! Classically elegant and casually cool, your 1910 Restaurant and Bar is the place to relax, restore and unwind. At 1910 you’ll enjoy Craft Cocktails Locally sourced weekly specials Seasonal menus Friendly, professional staff Home base for social, family, business and play
When you’re here, you’re home!