contents Signals
The Spokane Club Magazine
July/August 2015 Volume 49 No. 6 USPS 000239
Summer Splash is Back!
Communications Director/Editor Kate Spencer, 459-4535 Senior Designer/Web Manager Kasi Dunn, 838-8511, x118
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social _____ 12 Social Events 16 Summertime Through RosĂŠ
columns _______ 2
Nancy Vorhees
Colored Glasses
By Kate Spencer, Editor in Chief
By Alex Van Amburg
Club Management CFO/Interim CFO . Shawn Smith
17 Burgundy’s News
features _______
business ________
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459-4232 . ssmith@spokaneclub.org
18 Surveying the Future
Sales & Marketing Director . Jon Fine
By Shawn D. Smith, CPA, CMA
459-4240 . jfine@spokaneclub.org Communications Director . Kate Spencer 459-4535 . kspencer@spokaneclub.org Hospitality Director . Ryan Lloyd 838-8511 . rlloyd@spokaneclub.org Sports & Fitness Director . Melissa Elfering 459-4570 . melfering@spokaneclub.org Facilities Director . Jim Miller 838-8511 x166 . jmiller@spokaneclub.org
Welcome New Chair,
20 New Members 22 Thrive 125
fitness ______ 27 Summer Workouts with a Splash By Christine Cronin, PT
28 Summer Shape Up Challenge By Kate Spencer, Editor in Chief
Director of Tennis Operations . Jeff Urie
30 Fitness News
535-3554 . jurie@spokaneclub.org
31 Court Sports 32 Tennis News 34 Aquatics News
on the cover ___________ Leadership Issue
Welcome New Board Members By Kate Spencer, Editor in Chief
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Cellar Dwellers: A Model of Member Action and Excellence By Kate Spencer, Editor in Chief
11 Barron Room Update By Kate Spencer, Editor in Chief
family _____ 36 News for Families 37 Summer Camps 38 Family Calendar
schedules _________ 23 Gym & Aquatics Schedule 24 Downtown Schedule 25 Valley Schedule 24 Events At-a-glance
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Business | Chair profile
New Chair Brings Personal Passion and Business Savvy to Leadership By Kate Spencer, Editor Nancy and Ken
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t the Annual Meeting of Members on June 30 Nancy Vorhees officially became the new Chair of the Spokane Club Board. It is a natural progression for this nearly-lifetime member of the Club who possesses both the leadership acumen of a CEO and the personal passions of family, health and community. Above all, it is her love of family—her husband Ken and their sons Kev, John, and Michael—that means the most to her in the world and makes sense of the rest. The CEO of Inland Northwest Health Services, Nancy has spent the majority of her career dedicated to healthcare. A Masters degree in nursing, followed by key administrative and executive management positions ultimately led to her current Chief Executive role at INHS. When asked what the most rewarding parts of her career are, Nancy has no hesitation. “It’s the people. I have worked at INHS for 18 years and it’s the people that have made us the successful company we are. Every day I see someone at INHS going out of their way to provide assistance to another person whether that be another employee, a patient, or a customer.” 2 . Signals | The Spokane Club magazine | July/August 2015
It’s that same interest in, and support of, exceptional service and the good that capable people can do with the right tools that made Nancy such a valuable member of the Spokane Club Board from the start. The fact that she unabashedly shares her affection for the Club is inspiring too. “I love the Club and everything about it. I have many fond memories of the events including the time years ago when I won the $10,000 raffle prize in the 80’s; the many Christmas Eve dinners we attended as a family, particularly when our sons were little and all they wanted to eat
were croutons and shredded cheese; and training for my marathon in the 90’s, when I spent lots of time working out. The Club will always have a special place in my heart as I think I was so young when I joined it that it became a way of life for me, a place to meet people and work out. And with my background in nursing, staying active and healthy is important to me. What better place to do that than at the Club!” Equally vital, particularly to the Club’s future, is Nancy’s big-picture view, financial savvy and ability to laser focus on top priorities. These qualities made her a valued and highly respected member of the Board since joining it in 2012. These same attributes will make Nancy a strong Chair. “Nancy is a decisive, no-nonsense leader whose passion and love for the Club is obvious and will serve us well during the next year,” says Rick Repp, the Club’s Past Chairman. While Nancy’s affection for the Club is clear, so is her vision, which includes the ability to see the challenges the Club faces clearly and with eyes wide open. In her view, one challenge is predominant. “It’s the finances,” she says. “We have a Club that is aging and we need to make sure we are caring for it, and that costs
John, Ken, Nancy, Kev, Kayla and Michael
Spokane Club Board Members
money. My goal as Chair will be to work with members to ensure they have all of the information to help us keep our Club going for the next 125 years.” “The critical factors for that kind of vibrancy are member engagement and participation. This means waiting lists for members wanting to be on committees, a waiting list for Club membership, and a busy restaurant and bar. I would like to see the Club grow and be profitable so we can invest in the future of the Club from top to bottom.” Investing in the future and having the financial robustness to make those investments meaningful is priority #1 for Shawn Smith, the Club’s CFO/Interim CEO. Having worked closely with Nancy for the past several years, he’s excited about the future. “Nancy brings solid leadership and a quick grasp of complicated financial matters,” says Shawn. “I am truly looking forward to supporting Nancy this upcoming year.” The Club’s challenges are both uniquely its own and those shared by other private Clubs: members with a world full of options and limited time. “There are so many choices for a great dinner, a place for drinks, or a place to work out” says Nancy. “You have to really have something special that will appeal to all ages and then it needs to be worth their time to participate, as time is a precious commodity. However, the staff at the Club right now are the most welcoming and helpful, which is very important to me as I believe if you have great food, great drinks, outstanding customer service and opportunities for members to participate, you will have a growing and thriving club which is my goal for my term as Chair.”
Nancy Vorhees Chairman
Vorheen@inhs.org
Pat DeVries Officer at Large
patrick@devriesinc.com
Pam Lund Vice Chair/ Chair-Elect plund@gsewni.org
Rick Repp Past Chair
Chris Bell Treasurer
Corky Mason Trustee
Kim Cronen Trustee
RAR@witherspoonkelley.com cbell@naiblack.com
Trish McFarland Secretary
trishmcfarland46@gmail.com cj.mason@comcast.net
kbrockbank@comcast.net
Special thanks to our outgoing Board members who are completing their Board service to the Club this year. This wonderful group of community leaders have generously given of their time, Anne Marie Axworthy Eva Roberts talent and wisdom to the Club Trustee Trustee and its members through times annemarie.axworthy@gmail.com roberts@cet.com of challenge and change. Because of their efforts, the Club is better prepared to greet today with gratitude and tomorrow with confidence. Thank you!
Taudd Hume Past Chair
Taudd Hume, Attorney, Parsons/Burnett/Bjordahl/Hume Stephanie Bregher, Proposal Analyst, Itron Latish Hill, Manager HR Strategic Planning, Avista Steve Larsen, CPA, CFP, Moloney + O’neill
thume@pblaw.biz
Stephanie Bregher Trustee bregher@pacbell.net
Latisha Hill Trustee
latisha.hill@avistacorp.com
Steve Larsen Trustee
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Business | new board members
Welcome, New Board Members! Five new Trustees were recently elected to the Spokane Club Board. In their new leadership role, each of these members brings their unique talents and shared dedication to the Spokane Club community. Collectively, they represent some of the best qualities and future goals of the Spokane Club. We are pleased to introduce you to your new Board members.
frequenting Burgundy’s. In the coming year, my goals are to become a regular in the conditioning room and start taking advantage of the tennis opportunities in the Valley.
What do you hope to contribute as a Board member? After several years of being involved with the Membership Committee, I have some experience with the governance side of the Club and all that it takes to keep the Club running smoothly. Additionally, I bring to the Board my business and legal education, along with my varied work experience and long history at the Club. Overall, I hope to contribute a fresh perspective from a young professional, who also appreciates and honors the tradition of the Club.
By Kate Spencer, Editor in Chief
What do you value most in life? Above all, I value my family and large network of longtime friends.
Christopher running a tasting of his family’s amazing Henderson Dips at a local grocery store.
Christopher Greene
Associate Corporate Counsel Legal/Compliance Department Washington Trust Bank
Where were you born and raised?
What do you value most about your membership now? Which parts of the Club do you use most frequently? Since becoming a member, I’ve held several large parties at the Club, in addition to attending social events and
I was born and raised in Spokane.
How long have you been a member of the Club? What initially attracted you to the Club? While I grew up at the Club under my parents’ family membership, I have had my own membership since returning to Spokane from Seattle over 2 ½ years ago.
The Club is much more than either a social or athletic club and the value is in using all aspects of the Club. Jeff on his recent trip through France.
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What is a little-known, fun fact about you? In Seattle, I worked in film public relations and marketing, including two stints at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.
Jeff Fountain
Principal Architect Copeland Architecture and Construction
Where were you born and raised? I was born in St. Joseph, Missouri and went to Kansas State University. I met my wife, Kristi, during college and we moved to Corvallis, Oregon after getting married. We moved to Spokane for my job in architecture in 1998.
How long have you been a member of the Club? What initially attracted you to the Club? We joined the Club in June of 2011. I wanted a new club and wanted more than just athletics, so I appreciate both facilities.
What do you value most about your membership now? Which parts of the Club do you use most frequently? The Club is much more than either a social or athletic club and the value is in using all aspects of the Club. I play tennis twice a week and look forward to playing more Bocce.
What do you hope to contribute as a Board member? I want to contribute interests from the personal contacts here that I know well and will work to express their views at the Club.
Jordan and his wife, Kristen, on their honeymoon, Christmas Day, 2014, at St. Peter’s Square, Rome.
What do your value most in life? I enjoy the same as most--a happy family life, enjoyment at my job and a little extra time to appreciate wherever I happen to be.
What is a little-known, fun fact about you? I answered these questions sitting in a little laundromat on a small back street of Lyon, France--a town I have come to love already in one day.
The exceptional place for exceptional people since 1890.
Jordan Piscopo President/CEO Prodigy Arrow
Where were you born and raised? I was born and raised in Omak, WA. My parents are from New York and the majority of my extended family still lives on there, so I spent many summers growing up on Long Island. I moved to Spokane for college, attending Gonzaga University. I then moved to New York for law school and moved back to Spokane in 2008 to work with my business partner on our launching our company, Prodigy Presentation Inc.
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Elea Sprinkle
CEO/President Better Business Bureau, Eastern Washington, North Idaho & Montana
Where were you born and raised? I was born in Alpine, Texas but moved around the country every three years with a father in Secret Service. I moved to Spokane in 9th grade and have moved away and come back several times. This seems to be home now!
How long have you been a member of the Club? What initially attracted you to the Club?
Elea and her children. Declan is 4 and Adelaide is 5.
How long have you been a member of the Club? What initially attracted you to the Club?
events, and recently joined as Barron Room members.
I joined the Club in 2009 after hearing about it from my girlfriend (now wife), Kristen. She spoke highly of the Club and all of its amenities. I was not overly pleased with the gym membership I had at the time, so the decision to join the Spokane Club was an easy one for me.
What do you hope to contribute as a Board member?
What do you value most about your membership now? Which parts of the Club do you use most frequently? I truly value the connections and relationships I’ve made at the Club. I enjoy the Club’s athletic programs, and frequently utilize the gym, fitness classes, and the Club’s league basketball program which I help manage three times per year. My wife and I also enjoy the dining and events the Club has to offer. We love meeting our friends for Friendly Friday, attending Cellar Dwellers wine tasting 6 . Signals | The Spokane Club magazine | July/August 2015
I hope to help bring the Club into the next phase of prosperity. As a valuable resource and gathering place for the community, I hope to help show people what the Club already has to offer and grow those offerings.
What do your value most in life? My drive for happiness with my family.
I hope to help bring the Club into the next phase of prosperity, as a valuable resource and gathering place for the community.
I’ve been a member off and on since college. Initially I was attracted to it because I worked for a time in the Sport Shop and loved the interactions between staff and members -it just seemed like a fun place!
What do you value most about your membership now? Which parts of the Club do you use most frequently? I always tout the Club for their “over and above” service. They strive to accommodate members in an exemplary manner that is no longer the norm today. I use the athletic side the most for a rigorous training schedule, but use the business side quite extensively for board meetings and staff functions for the BBB team.
What do you hope to contribute as a Board member? I hope to simply share insight about what members are looking for, from the perspective of an avid athletic competitor and busy, working full time, single mom.
What do your value most in life? Gratitude. It’s not always easy to keep it in the forefront, but with gratitude you have the power to change any situation you’re in for the better.
What is a little-known, fun fact about you? I don’t know how little-known it is for anyone that sees me at the gym, but I took up figure competitions in bodybuilding last year. I’ve brought home five trophies in the four shows I’ve competed in so far.
Dan Kuney
The Kuney Family: Dan and wife Sarah, with Samantha, Emmaline and Mitchell
Vice President Max J. Kuney Company
What do your value most in life? I most value family and our family business.
Where were you born and raised?
What is a little-known, fun fact about you?
I was born her in Spokane.
How long have you been a member of the Club? What initially attracted you to the Club? I have been a member since 2005 as an adult, when I moved back to Spokane. I wanted someplace the family would use and feel comfortable working out. My parents were members, so I also used the Club as a kid.
What do you value most about your membership now? Which parts of the Club do you use most frequently? My wife uses it and loves it, and our kids are using it more as they get older. For me, it’s basketball, for my wife its Pilates-type classes. Our kids do swim lessons and tennis. We also enjoy dining.
What do you hope to contribute as a Board member? I want to help the Club
Our family business, Max J Kuney Co, is listed on a plaque in the skybridge as the general contractor for either the original construction of the athletic facility, or the skybridge, I’m not exactly sure but it’s on my list to figure out what the scope of the project was.
Callout for Committees! Are you interested in volunteer service to your Club? Each of the committees focus on specific areas of the Club and some need more member volunteers, including Community Engagement, House, Membership and Athletics. Specific qualities that are essential to effective committee work include: the ability to listen to others, objectivity, level-headedness, and a commitment to the good of the order. If you would like to volunteer for a committee, please email kspencer@spokaneclub.org.
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Cellar Dwellers:
A Model of Member Action and Excellence
Beth and Paul Viren
By Kate Spencer, Editor in Chief
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n the summer of 2010, a small but determined group of members with a passion for wine and friendship formed a new club within the Spokane Club: the Cellar Dwellers Wine Club. Today, the Cellar Dwellers (CDs) have grown to more than 100 members and have a waiting list for those wanting to join their dynamic group. From the beginning, founding member Paul Viren, has carried the banner for the wine club and been its greatest champion. Paul, along with fellow founding members, Gina Bryan and Dick Howard, knew that with Washington State already on the national map as the place for great wine, the timing was perfect. “With Spokane being in the heart of Eastern Washington, which is becoming 8 . Signals | The Spokane Club magazine | July/August 2015
world renowned in the wine world, it only seemed appropriate to have a wine group within the finest private club in the region,” says Paul, the group’s first Chairman. “We also felt it would be a great addition for the Spokane Club to have this Wine Club to help in membership growth and retention.”
A key factor to the group’s early success was Ken Fasules, a fellow Club member, who works for Vhers, one of the larger wine distributors.
On a personal level, the group also wanted to grow their knowledge of wine and its culture while building robust friendships. The social benefits of being a Cellar Dweller are many and part of the reason people join. “We have really enjoyed getting to know so many people through the Cellar Dwellers,” says Dean Reynolds, who joined the wine club with his wife, Ruth. “This has been our major use of the Club and helped us understand and explore the other benefits and features of Club membership. The comradery of the overall group continues to grow and people seem delighted to see each other when we have events.” A key factor to the group’s early success was fellow member Ken Fasules, who works for Vhers, one of the larger wine distributors. “Ken kept his eyes open for great values and unique wines,” says Jan Quintrall. “He made Cellar Dwellers a true value. If he had not been so solid, I am not sure the CDs would have survived past a year. We saluted him with the first CD/Barron Room event and thanked him for his unwavering support. He continues to be a go-to wine guy for us.” The core benefits that the founding members built into their proposition were clear and compelling (see CD Benefits to the right). These benefits are what drove membership numbers initially, and continue to drive them today. “The price point on the case sales are simply amazing and that is not something I expected,” says Jan. “The buying power of 100 individuals banded together has marked us as a target group, and I am so happy with the benefits that brings.” Less tangible, but more emotionally powerful are the opportunities to have adventures—in wine, food, and travel— with a great group of people.
“We have taken three group wine trips so far,” says Jan. “We went to Walla Walla once and to the Columbia Valley twice. These offer unique per-arranged special tours. One of my favorite memories was our dinner with Robert Mercer in Prosser at the winery. What a treat! So not only do we get special treatment, but getting to know the fellow CD members on a three-day trip is tough to put a price on.” Naturally, there have been some growing pains along the way, especially in the beginning. “We knew early on that we as volunteers had to embrace the Cellar Dwellers project with time, effort and patience,” says Paul. “With the evolving Club leadership we had to continually ‘sell’ the benefits of the Cellar Dwellers to management and thankfully, the vision has continued to grow and evolve into such a wonderful group.” Peggy McCartney, and her husband, Ron Irwin, became key members in the evolutionary process. Peggy became the new Chair of the group and Ron actively began to pursue his long-held interest in wine education and enjoyment. “Peggy and I arrived a year or so after the wine club’s inception and the CDs at that point had an identity crisis,” Ron recalls. ‘No one was sure what we were all about or where we were headed. There was no consensus on direction, but through patient discussion we arrived on a plan that has proven very successful. We’ve proven that ‘Let’s discuss it over a glass of wine’ is a powerful way to bring unity.” Fellow CD member, Tobby Hatley notes that “finding the right staff person to be the Spokane Club’s liaison to Cellar Dwellers was an initial challenge. That was overcome by the Cellar Dweller club sticking to its goals and Alex’s Van Amburg’s arrival.” Alex’s name comes up a lot with the Cellar Dwellers, and always with a big
Peggy McCartney and Ron Irwin smile. In addition to managing Burgundy’s restaurant, Alex is the chief liaison to the Cellar Dwellers, as well as to the Barron Room and Wine Cellar members. A certified Sommelier and bona fide charmer, Alex has elevated the experience of the Cellar Dwellers and strengthened their ties to the Club and each other. “Along with the ongoing dedication of the volunteers for the CDs, Alex has been such a blessing to us,” says Beth Viren. “Not only does Shellley McDowell and Jan Quintral
CD Benefits • 10% off all wine purchased • No corkage fee for members who bring or cellar their wine at the Club • Wine locker preference as space is available at a reduced cost • Special case offerings at reduced prices and limited wine lots – roughly 40% off • Quarterly events include 2 wine dinners a year and an annual wine club winery trip • Early registration offering for Club events throughout the year • Regular wine tastings and educational flights • Each quarter, members receive complimentary bottles of wine. Single membership = Two bottles valued at $40 each or one at $80. Couples = three bottles valued at $40 each, or one $80 bottle and one $40. To get your name on the waiting list, contact Alex Van Amburg at avanamburg@spokaneclub.org. www.spokaneclub.org | July/August 2015 | 9
Cellar Dwellers Advice to Start Up clubs within the Club Be patient, it will not happen overnight. Stay focused on your core values, survey the members often and most important, make it fun! – Jan Quintrall
Pick the right subject, the right leadership and be prepared to resolve conflicts from the outset. – Tobby Hatley
Table setting for the Cellar Dweller French Dinner he bring his professional knowledge, he also has an amazing grace, humor and true customer service element that makes it a pleasure to work with him. He has been able to help bridge the gaps and connections between the CDs and the Club processes which also in invaluable.” As for the future, it’s looking very bright. “We are working on some small educational sessions with Alex,” says Jan, the CDs current Chair. “Paul and I have mapped out a starting point and will work with Alex and Club management to be sure we are paying our way. Plus, our goal is to pay for Alex’s continuing education with these sessions.” Since exceptional wine goes best with exceptional food, the hiring of an accomplished Executive Chef is vitally important to the Cellar Dwellers and their goals for the future. (The Executive Chef Search Committee is making good progress in that area. Look for more details in your upcoming Signals.) “I think that the choice of a new Executive Chef will have a lot to do with the growth of Cellar Dwellers,” says Peggy 10 . Signals | The Spokane Club magazine | July/August 2015
McCartney. “As much as we love wine, we are a group of foodies who appreciate exceptional cuisine. Also, right now our group is capped at 100 because of the limitations of the kitchen. Hopefully, when we are able to get our kitchen updated we will be able to open up Cellar Dwellers to more people.” And in the end, people enjoying good wine in the company of good friends is what the Cellar Dwellers is all about. Paul Viren, the Founding Father of the group, says it best. “Like a fine Cabernet, the aging of the group has added notes that have surprised and delighted all of the early members. From better-than-dreamed-of 5 Star meals to wines from around the world that have stretched our imagination and knowledge. The lifelong friendships that have emerged have been the greatest of all. Of course, in reflection of what makes wine so special is not the varietal or region from where the grapes were from, but the fact that wine is a wonderful catalyst for making deep friendships.”
It is very helpful if the core starting members identify the key strategic elements for the new interest group. For example, Great Wine-Great Prices-Great Fun. – Dean Reynolds
Be patient, be open and be flexible, it’s going to be journey of compromise. Survey Monkey was used several times to get as much input as possible from members on our future direction. – Ron Irwin
Our core group of volunteers has spent an enormous amount of time and energy managing and developing the CDs.We have been devoted to each other and the vision of the CDs over the years and it is because of this dedication - and love of wine – that we have been successful. – Paul Viren
Barron Wine Room and Cellar Completed—
and Completely Fabulous!
By Kate Spencer, Editor in Chief
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hree years ago, a trip to Cougar Crest Winery in Walla Walla inspired what is now one of the most classically cool, contemporary elegant areas of the Club: the Barron Wine Room and Cellar. “We were standing in the library of the winery admiring it all, and said ‘We need something like this at the Spokane
Mick McDowell, Reho Barron and Tobby Hatley
Club,” says Tobby Hatley, recalling his conversation with Mick McDowell. From that simple conversation between friends, and many others that followed, and a lot of creative brainstorming and fundraising, the Barron Wine Room and Cellar was born. It is the first member-driven vision of its kind at the Club, where a grassroots handful of members came together to revitalize a dilapidated and nearly abandoned area in the historic clubhouse. Their work transformed that area into something special for Barron Wine Room members and another asset for the Club in its membership cultivation and retention efforts. “Our members really stepped up to this project and now it’s finished and fabulous,” says Tobby, the Chair of the Barron Wine Room Steering Committee. The group is planning some of their own special events now, with the first one likely to happen this
fall. They hope to partner with the Cellar Dwellers on something in the future, too. Though the two groups are not affiliated, they share a common passion. “We’re in the middle of wine country and there’s a great synergy there with the Cellar Dwellers,” says Tobby. “Wine education and a great place to store it are real benefits.” Barron Wine Room and Cellar members have exclusive access to the room and wine lockers. There are only a few lockers remaining. For a one-time purchase of $750, you can enjoy a lifetime membership in the Barron Wine Room and Cellar. With controlled temperature and humidity year-round, it is the perfect place to store treasured wines for special occasions. To become a Barron Wine Room and Cellar member, take a tour of the space, or have any questions regarding the room or membership answered, please contact Alex Van Amburg, Barron Room Liaison, at avanamburg@spokaneclub.org.
BARRON WINE ROOM
The room and cellar is dedicated to the memory of Will Barron, the legendary wine steward and Maitre d’ who worked at the Club from 1946 to 1997. www.spokaneclub.org | July/August 2015 | 11
Social | events
Limited tickets still available!
Sunset Party on the patio
Thursday, July 9 7:00 – 10:00pm
Spokane Indians Club Seats
For each Indians home game this summer we are offering five individual Diamond Club seats, located in section J, Row 2. Diamond Club benefits include: Early entrance on game days through the Diamond Club entry gate, MembersOnly Express Entry Gate and exclusive access to Diamond Club Concessions behind home plate. Gather your friends and family and take advantage of this Spokane Club benefit! Call the Front Desk at 838-8511 to purchase your tickets today! All Indians Home Games; $8 per seat (savings of $3 per ticket!); All ticket sales are final
Complimentary
Social Dance Lessons
Join our popular Social Dance lessons with dance masters, Glenn and Patty Braunstein as they continue at the Club.
Beginning Class As the sun sets, cool off with a refreshing cocktail and hors d’ oeurves. This will be a Thursday night you’ll definitely want to mark on your calendar. Reserve online at Spokaneclub.org or by calling the Front Desk at 838-8511. 21 years and older please. Cancellations must be made by July 2nd. Thursday, July 9; 7:00 – 10:00 pm; River Gorge Patio; $15++; no host bar
Lively Libations with Jessica Gudgel Bust out the blender, because we’re mixing up some frosty summer drinks! Call 838-8511 to reserve your space. Cancellations must be made by July 8th. Wednesday, July 15; 6:00 – 7:00 pm River Gorge Patio; $12++
Valley Summer BBQ and Movie Spread out a blanket and lawn chairs and enjoy a warm summer evening with your family. We’ll have grilled hot dogs and hamburgers, chips and watermelon, along with cold beer and margaritas. After the sun goes down, relax, and settle in for a great family film, The Sandlot, a classic for all ages. Make your reservation online at Spokaneclub.org or by calling 838-8511. Cancellations must be made by July 16th. Thursday, July 23; 6:00 – 9:00 pm; Adults $10; Ages 6-13 $5; Ages 5 and under free inclusive for dinner and movie; no host bar 12 . Signals | The Spokane Club magazine | July/August 2015
These classes are open to anyone that wants to learn dance moves for the first time, or those polished veterans of the dance floor that want to keep their moves sharp. Thursdays; 6:45 pm – Night Club TwoStep; 7:30 pm – Waltz; Studio 4 Complimentary for members; Member guests $15/person, per session
Level Two Dance Classes Beginning dance class prerequisite, or assessed by Glenn and Patty to determine level of experience. Tuesdays; 5:30 pm – Foxtrot; Studio 4; Complimentary for members
Social | events
New this year Margarita Popsicles!
Summer Splash is Back!
Enjoy the Club pools all summer long in this fun family-friendly atmosphere! With no-host food and beverages available at the Club Cabana the adults can unwind and enjoy a refreshing margarita while the kids burn off some energy playing in the pool. Reservations can be made by calling 459-4239. Downtown: Tuesdays, through Sept 1 5:00 – 8:00 pm Valley: Wednesdays, through Sept 2 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Spokane Club Day at Silverwood & Boulder Beach – Mid-week fun! ALL NEW!
Valley Polynesian Party
Dress in your favorite south seas apparel and enjoy delicious Hawaiian food, limbo, entertainment and dancing. Price includes your first Mai Tai! Make your reservation online at Spokaneclub. org or by calling 838-8511. Cancellations must be made by July 30th.
The Club has partnered with Silverwood to bring you the best ticket price possible, which includes a delicious lunch and a Pepsi band which allows you to have free Pepsi products throughout the day. Call 838-8511 to reserve your tickets. All sales final. Wednesday, August 12; 11:00 am – 10:00 pm; Silverwood Theme Park, HWY 95 Children 0-3 yrs FREE Children 3 – 7 yrs $25 Adults 8 – 64 yrs $50 Seniors 65+ yrs $25
Thursday, August 6; 6:00 – 9:00 pm; Valley Sand Volleyball Court Adults $30++; Ages 6-13 $20++; Ages 5 and under free
Event Cancellation policy No refunds or exchanges will be made for ticketed Club events. For all social and dining events, members who make cancellations after the stipulated deadline for any event will be charged half of the event price for all guests in their reservation. www.spokaneclub.org | July/August 2015 | 13
Social | events
Scotch & Cigars Spend a casual summer evening enjoying a variety of single-malt Scotch whiskies, fine cigars and delicious bites on the River Gorge Patio. This event was sold out last year so make your reservations today! Price includes flight of Scotches, food and first cigar. Additional cigars will be available for purchase. Reserve your spot at Spokaneclub.org or by calling 838-8511. To avoid charges to your account cancellations must be made by August 7. Friday, August 14; 6:00 – 9:00 pm River Gorge Patio; $38++
All New!
Monroe Street Pub Crawl
All New! 20’s/30’s Event
Trezzi Farms Wine Tasting Do you like sipping on delicious wine? Want to meet some members in their 20’s and 30’s with similar interests? Meet us up at Trezzi Farms in Greenbluff for an evening of tasting and talking with new friends. We’re headed to Greenbluff to enjoy the breathtaking views, amazing wines, and a delicious appetizer buffet. Learn all about the wine making process at Trezzi Farms. You can buy a bottle of their specialty wine to enjoy later at home if you like. Reserve your space by calling 838-8511. Cancellations must be made by August 13th. Thursday, August 20; 6:00 – 8:00 pm Trezzi Farms; 17700 N Dunn Rd, Colbert
Starting at the Club, you’ll be transported by our shuttle vehicle to the first stop of the pub crawl. Registration includes one specialty drink at each bar, and transportation to and from the starting and ending bar. Grab a drink at each of the stops before going back to your favorite to finish your night. Round up your friends, and get ready for the Spokane Club’s first Monroe Street Pub Crawl! Monroe Street pub’s we will be visiting: PJ’s Pub, Hi Neighbor Tavern, Moezy Inn Tavern, The Hub and Webster’s Saloon. Make your reservation by calling 838-8511. Cancellations must be made by August 21. Friday, August 28; 7:00 pm Monroe Street Pubs ; $25 inclusive
$15
Event Cancellation policy No refunds or exchanges will be made for ticketed Club events. For all social and dining events, members who make cancellations after the stipulated deadline for any event will be charged half of the event price for all guests in their reservation. 14 . Signals | The Spokane Club magazine | July/August 2015
Social | events
Save the date for these Fall Events!
Lively Libations with Jessica Gudgel Come learn how to make some of your favorite Fall cocktails, with familiar notes of crisp apple cider, cinnamon, and even pear! Cancellations must be made by September 9th. Wednesday, September 16 6:00 – 7:00 pm; Gourmet; $12++
4th Annual Shrimp and Prime Rib Buffet – ALL YOU CAN EAT! This is a Member-Value event and is for members and their immediate family only! No non-family guests, with the exception of our single status members. Cancellations must be made by September 18th. Friday, September 25; 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Family Dinner and a Movie Bring your appetite to enjoy a delicious menu of family favorites and don’t forget your sleeping bag, pillow and camping chairs so you can kick-back and watch the newest version of Cinderella together. We will supply complimentary popcorn and there will be a selection of candy and drinks for kids and grown-ups to purchase during the movie. Call 838-8511 to reserve your space. Cancellations must be made by September 25th. Friday, October 2; Dinner, 5:00 – 6:00 pm; Movie starts at 6:15 $15++ Adults; $12++ Kids 12-16; $10++ Kids 6-11, Children 5 and under eat for free
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SOMM-thing to think about
Summertime through Rosé Colored Glasses
By Alex Van Amburg
F
ar too often Rosé calls to the mind the sugary sweet pink wines of our past, when so many of us first learned to drink wines and all we knew to order was “white zin”. Days when Sutter Home and Beringer were the labels du jour, and our desperate attempts at looking sophisticated ended with sugar driven hangovers and a morning full of regret. Thankfully, change has come to the world of Rosé, and drinking pink is no longer indicative of the amateur, but is now a sign of the sophisticate. Rosés comes in all shapes and sizes, from bone dry to shockingly sweet, making this a wine for all occasions. Even more perfect is that these chilled summertime wines are easy to serve from fridge to glass. Now that the warmth of summer is upon us, it is time to be outdoors. So whether it is by 16 . Signals | The Spokane Club magazine | July/August 2015
the lake, on the patio, or in the park, if you have an ice chest, you have room for Rosé.
What Makes It a Rosé?
Far too often people mistake pink wines as the indecision of the winemaker, a lack of choice between red or white resulting in something indifferently in-between.
They say the original wine makers crafted a rosé to give them something to drink while waiting for the red wines to age.
Nothing could be further from the truth. Rosés are wines created from the same devotion, the same intense love of creation as the finest Rutherford Cabernet or Chateau Haut Brion. In France, there is a whole town that prohibits the creation of any other kind of wine, making Tavel and it’s AOC the Rosé capitol of the world. Rosé, like champagne, can be made from several methods. There is the Saignée method, in which grapes being pressed for red wines are skimmed of a portion of their juice. (This is done to intensify the extraction with the juice that is left behind, raising its exposure to the skins, stems and seeds.) The lightly tinted juice skimmed early in the process has its own journey, the winemaker crafting it into it’s own creation; a rosé meant to be drunk early in the season and never aged. They say the original wine makers did this to give them something to drink while waiting for the red wines to age. Wine made in the style of Vin Grís is when red grapes are pressed directly for their juice, spending no time with the skins, and taking only the lightest of hues as they are being pressed. Vin Gris actually translates as “grey wine”, indicating a lightly colored wine taken from a black skinned grape. Vin Gris’ tend to have a lighter flavor profile as you might expect from a wine only briefly exposed to the phenolics and flavors the skin can impart. Most frequently, a rosé is created through Maceration. Grapes are harvested, sorted and pressed, at which point the winemaker will leave the skins in contact with grapes long enough to extract a touch of tannins, and a modicum of color. This can last from minutes to hours, and never more than a few days. Once the juice has been racked off the “must” (the remaining pith, peels and grape detritus), it begins its journey with yeast, steel tank fermentation and, rarely, a stint in used
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oak. These macerated wines tend to have some of the best balance, being wines made from start to finish as their own creation, with the winemaker crafting them from field to bottle.
Labels Tell the Tale
The most common rosés you see in grocery stores are made for the everyday, and their quality generally reflects that. Franzia, Amalden, Gallo, these are wines made with little love and a keen eye on the bottom line. So unless you are looking to pledge, I highly recommend leaving these wines where they lie. However, when you see the label of an old respected friend, such as Va Piano, Tablas Creek or Vina Tondonia, these are wines made to celebrate a category sadly tarred with the brush of Sutter Home in the early 80’s. These are worth serious thought, because when these winemakers
make these rosés, they are generally being made with the same grapes that go into their flagship bottles of red. The best part is you can get wine from your favorite vineyards at only a fraction of the cost and with the same wealth of flavors. So this summer, don’t disdainfully walk past the rosés on the rack, but pause and reflect, pick up a bottle and realize that you hold the art of summertime enjoyment in a bottle. A great rosé is fresh on the palate, with crisp acidity. It can thrill with ripe strawberry, candied watermelon or rich raspberry, and these fruit notes are often complemented with savory herbal aromas and sharp mineral undertones. Sparkling, Dry, Off-Dry, Semi-Sweet; there is a rosé waiting for you, and always at a price you can afford.
Cheers!
Some Rosés Available In Burgundy’s
Weekly Line Up MONDAYS 50% off any bottle of wine! Monday – Thursday Happy Hour; 4 to 6pm $5 wines by the glass Special Pricing on all Bar Food Items! FRIDAYS Prime Rib Night SATURDAYS BBQ OF THE WEEK! Each Saturday will feature a different BBQ Special.
Think Pink, Drink Pink!
Renegade Rosé
Come help raise a glass and raise awareness this summer as the Spokane Club is donating to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation for the fight against Breast Cancer. The Club will be donating one dollar for every glass of Rose ordered, and five dollars for every bottle!
This rosé is a terrific balance of sweet & dry, with crisp acidity balancing it on the palate. Renegade sources amazing grapes throughout the Columbia Valley and turns it into this terrific summer wine. Burger, fries? You bet!
The Tour of America Continues
Stoller Rosé of Pinot Noir
July 16 & 17; 5:00 – 9:00 pm; à la carte
Eminently quaffable, drier rosés like this Oregon beauty are meant to be summer sippers, but when paired with pizza or pasta, this wine has the acidity and freshness to take American Italian to the next level.
Carnival Cuisine
Powers Rosé of Malbec As the man once said, “Sweet beats Heat” so if you are a fan of spicy BBQ, this fresh, fruit forward rosé full of rich strawberry and candied watermelon is just the thing.
Hawaiian Islands
August 20 & 21; 5:00 – 9:00 pm; à la carte
Holiday Hours Burgundy’s closed Saturday, July 4
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Business | CFO/Interim CEO message
Surveying the Future By Shawn Smith
Shawn and Natalie, with sons Jacob (right) and Daniel
at once, we can steadily and wisely invest in our future. The results from our Capital Project Survey are below. We had a great response rate on this survey, and all the additional write-in comments you shared with us were constructive and thought-provoking. Thank you for making the time to take this first in a series of member surveys we’ll conduct this year. Please know that I am committed to your positive member experience. I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve the Club in new ways and look forward to sharing the journey with you. Thank you for your support.
Dear Members, After three years of serving as your Chief Financial Officer, I now have the additional Shawn D. Smith, CPA, CMA honor of also serving as your Interim CEO. I am excited for this new opportunity to CFO/Interim CEO help lead the Club during a time of transition and want to thank our Board of Trustees for their confidence and trust in me. As the Club’s CFO, I have worked directly and closely with the Board on the Annual Budget, the Strategic Plan, and all financial matters. I want to assure you that Renovate Façade of Downtown Clubhouse: Overall condition of Downtown I will bring the same energy, dedication Clubhouse is poor, with peeling terra cotta, and presents an unfavorable and commitment as your Interim CEO, first impression of the Club to members, prospective members and guests. while the Board evaluates our long-term leadership needs. Since my appointment to the new position I have met with our teams to assess their needs and lend support to the efforts. As I write this, I am finalizing our fiscal year 2016 budget and helping the Executive Chef Search Committee recruit an Executive Chef who will continue to make the Spokane Club the very best food and beverage venue in town. Being the very best requires wise investments of our time and resources, and knowing which projects matter most to members is vital. Regular surveys are one of the ways we intend to gather your opinions. While we can’t do everything
Capital Project Survey Results
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Renovate the Downtown Main Kitchen: Last renovation was done in the 1970s. Equipment is old, inefficient, hinders food production and is labor-intensive to operate.
Update Burgundy’s Restaurant, Bar and Service area: Burgundy’s Kitchen is inadequate in size and equipment to handlethe increasing levels of dining business. Working area of bar is poorly designed, making it difficult to provide timely service on busy nights. Glass storage, convenient, secured after-hours liquor storage and limited drink-making station are issues. Additional Improvements to décor would make the restaurant even more inviting, with a more formal area included.
Martini Bar: Provide a quiet area for coffee and reading during the day and elegant meeting place for cocktails in the evening. Proposed location would be area currently occupied by Riverside Conference Room and Special Events office.
Valley Locker Rooms: The rooms are inadequate in size and in quality of facilities.
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Business | new members
Welcome to our New and Returning Members! Jason Aldred*, Partner, Northwest Neurological, and Alison Aldred, Program Manager, Northwest Neurological; Sponsored by David Greeley and Sarah Dix
Sterling International Inc; Sponsored by Marianne Bornhoft and Ty Barbery John Chastek; Sponsored by John Chastek and Karen Chastek
Gregory C Anderson, Intern, Sam Rodell Architects, and Lisa Vines; Sponsored by Sam Rodell
Svetlana Churova; Sponsored by Neda Cyprova
Bryan Avante, Managing Broker, Keller Williams; Sponsored by Melissa Murphy
Greg Davis, Regional Director, National Maintenance Contractors; Sponsored by Peter Cain
Linda Bartholomew, Rector, The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, and Adam Bartholomew; Sponsored by Jim Waggoner and Dale Lamphere
Kim P Deardorff; Sponsored by Kim Greer
James Berotti Jr, Engineer Director, U.S. Marine Corps Andy Butler, Property Manager, WEB Properties INC; Sponsored by William Butler Stephanie Cates, Marketing Director,
Dominic Dickerson, Data Specialist, Salesforce.com, and Katie McGuinness, Owner, Stockland Livestock Auction Inc;Sponsored by Marianne Bornhoft and Adam Martin Francine Dullanty Tricia Eason*, Business Development Manager, Allergan, and Casey Eason; Sponsored by Robert Maixner
April Gleason, Broker, Prime Real Estate, and Gary Gleason, Physician, Premier Clinical Research; Sponsored by Melissa Murphy Thomas P Greene, Senior Acct Executive, KXLY, and Mary Henderson Greene, Owner, The Gardener; Sponsored by Christopher Greene and William Long Joey Halstead; Sponsored by Jeff Halstead Jennifer Halvorson, Senior Manager, Accenture, and Nathan Halvorson, Professor, Gonzaga University; Sponsored by Jason Mackay Ben Henkels, President, Smooth-It; Sponsored by Mark Bell Catherine Holm, Legal Assistant, Delay Law Firm; Sponsored by Joe Delay and Don Curran Erin Houle, Interior Design, and Hunter Houle, Realtor; Sponsored by Richard Gill James Keane, Mediation Specialist, Wells Fargo, and Jennifer Sound, GM, Bud Clary; Sponsored by Jordan Piscopo and Don Kardong Larry A Lehmbecker*, Senior Attorney, Law Office, and Michaela Markusson, Data Analyst, Group Health Pam Leifer, RN, Deaconess; Sponsored by Mabel Hanson
Our business is turning them into realities. We do this by helping our clients plan and manage their financial resources. Fee-only. For a complimentary consultation or brochure, call: Greer Gibson Bacon, CFP速 (509) 838-4175 or (888) 864-8827 assetplanning.com
Jim Lusk, Executive Partner, New York Life; Sponsored by Bob Bishopp Lynn Mandyke and David Mandyke; Sponsored by William Simer and Frank Storey James McPhee, Managing Partner, Workland & Witherspoon, PLLC; Sponsored by Gary Brajcich and April Anderson Jan Meekcoms, State Director/OR, NFIB; Sponsored by Dave Hendrikson and Susan Hendrikson Katherine Miller, Principal Engineer, City of Spokane; Sponsored by Jan Quintrall and Mike Werner
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Richard J Millies; Sponsored by Gary Brajcich Bailee Neyland, Marketing Director, Spokane Hoopfest; Sponsored by Kathleen Proud and Matt Santangelo Patty Parker, Teacher, All Saints School; Sponsored by Debbie Parker and Kara Hertz
Valerie Santillanes*, Sales & Marketing, Best Western Plus Peppertree, and Travis Santillanes, Office Manager, Best Western Peppertree; Sponsored by Travis Litscher Alison Scott, Respiratory Therapist, Northwest MedStar; Sponsored by Christopher Greene Jane Bateham-Smith, Administrative Asst, Moran UMC, and Richard Smith, Community Support Specialist, S.L. Start; Sponsored by Lois Moller
Fred Pecht Travis Popp, Loan Consultant, Inland Mortgage, and Kalie Popp, Dental Hygienist, Dr C Family Dentistry; Sponsored by Vern Hare Dustin Repp, Account Manager, Nodland Cellars, and Sarah Schmidt, Manager, Inland Empire Restaurant; Sponsored by Kathleen Proud and Tom Reese Carolyn Santantonio, CEO, Kelly Brady Advertising
Layne Stoops*, CEO, Spokane Therapist, and Jenae Denlinger, Office Manager, Spokane Therapist; Sponsored by Sarah Leverett and Elizabeth Szombathy Amy Talley*, VP Commercial Lending, Washington Trust Bank, and Andrew Talley, President, Talley and Company; Sponsored by Penny Hencz and Katy Bruya
investment services
Willy Tang; Sponsored by Peggy McCartney and Christopher Greene Jeanie Wolff, Owner, Wolff, Inc, and Fritz Wolff, Owner, Wolff Companies; Sponsored by Jesse Wolff and Mike Jones Jaime Ziebert, Dir of Robotic Surgery, Deaconess Hospital; Sponsored by Tom Reese and Michael McDowell
IN MEMORIAM Wendell Reugh Member since February 1977 Margaret Thrailkill Member since March 1945
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Financial Advisor, CertiFied FinAnCiAl PlAnner™ professional
Ameriprise Financial Services, inc. 140 S. Arthur Ste. 420 Spokane, WA 99202
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SportS therapy
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(509)828-0538
Mwbohrnsendc@gmail.com www.xceleratesportstherapy.com 15312 E Sprague Ave #23, Spokane Valley
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Continues to Bring in New Members
Thanks to our wonderful members for continued success with our Thrive 125 membership drive. Do you know someone whose life could be enriched by membership to your Club? Call Carol McQuaid for more information. Here’s to the next 125 years of excellence!
Member Name Barbara Kubu Jacque Sanchez Marianne Bornhoft Patti Marvel Robert Van Cott Ron Reynolds Shelley McDowell Crystl Murray-Mills David Klaue Esther Wilson Eva Roberts Judy Stone Kim Cronen Larry West Ryan Moore Arman Mohsenia Craig Hart Craig Hart Eleanor Andersen Shaun Murray Dave Mikkelsen Erle Furbeyre Jamie Lee Jordan Piscopo Karen Cook Mark Russell Colleen Pirrie Eric Anderson Jake Krummel
New applicant Samantha Agopsowicz Glenn Turner Nathan Taylor Carol Sobson Zach Shallbetter Gary Kirchner Cecelia Benzel Ketti Mulrine Julien Sather Ryan Herzog Pamela Cloninger Ron Hannum Tamara Gower David Sewell Matthew Brown Billy Page Garrett Anacker Carson Van Valkenburg Alison Carl White Matthew Lefler Jim Bell Richard Gill Erin LaHonta Derek Gianukakis Susan Busch Lisa Stiller Sue Linderman Eric Grimsrud Alynne Starks
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Member Name Kane Kuhn Roger Carney Sharon Ditzler Dean Carlsen Erin French Jeff Johnson Juston Rouse Kristi Schall McKenzie Murphy Tracy Engdahl Tracy Engdahl Will Tombari Catherine Klingel Georgia Krueger Greg Newell Janice McFaland Joe Hamilton Jordan Piscopo Norma Zarlingo Pamela Lund Patrick DeVries Tana Rekofke Pamela Lund Julie Humphrey James Welsh Rahul Sharma Tobby Hatley Robin DeRuwe Thomas Stastny
New applicant David Lumley Phyllis Wilhelm Kent Davis Toby Rose Marla Bender Kaitlin Caudle Matt Turner Daryce Wyborney Daniel Murphy Terry McGuire Kendra Powers-Engdahl Ryan Beaudoin Daniel Brutocao Janice Hill John Nayar Kay Haskins Jared Smith Patrick Love JoAnna Prideaux Michele Finley Ed Gibbs Kyle Rekofke Michele Finley Kathleen Webb JP Dowling Traci Palelek Michael Harves Rob Martinson Stephen Marley
For more information, please call Carol McQuaid at 459-4242 or email her at CMcQuaid@spokaneclub.org
Member Name Hal Ebel Chrissy Schmidt Corky Mason Kim Cronen Dexter Green Elizabeth Barnett Mark Schultz Brian Smith Kristen Welsh Latisha Hill Sam Rodell Vern Hare Neda Cyprova Christopher Greene Peter Cain Melissa Murphy Melissa Murphy Robert Maixner Sarah Leverett Jason Mackay Jesse Wolff Bob Bishopp David Greeley Marianne Bornhoft Marianne Bornhoft Ethan Higa Theresa Parks Randy Casto Breean Beggs
New applicant Terry Coplin Rebecca Mullin Norm Scott Mark Theriault Deric Inkster Aaron Kirkpatrick Michele Redmond Jason Hainsworth Daniel Mergen K. Collins Sprague Gregory Anderson Travis Popp Svetlana Churova Alison Scott Greg Davis April Gleason Bryan Avante Tricia Gleason Layne Stoops Jennifer Halvorson Jeanie Wolff Jim Lusk Jason Aldred Stephanie Cates Kale McGuinness Jordan Troutt Stefanie Wilcox Samantha Guthrie Thomas Linzey
gym schedule monday open GYM
tuesday
wednesday
open GYM
thursday open GYM
open GYM
friday open GYM
7:00 - 9:00AM
7:00 - 11:00AM
7:00 - 9:00AM
7:00 - 11:00AM
7:00 - 9:00AM
open GYM
ADULT BASKETBALL
open GYM
ADULT BASKETBALL
ADULT BASKETBALL
11:30 - 4:00PM
Pickleball
11:00AM - 2:00PM; 21+
open GYM
7:00 - 9:00AM
ELITE BASKETBALL
DOWNTOWN
4:00 - 5:50PM
2:00 - 5:30PM
Open Gym
BASKETBALL program training
7:00 - 9:00PM
saturday open GYM
5:30 - 9:00PM (RESERVED)
11:00AM - 2:00PM; 21+
10:30 - 4:00pM
open GYM
Pickleball
4:00 - 5:50PM
2:00 - 5:30Pm
Women’s Basketball
MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE
11:00AM - 2:00PM; 21+
open GYM
2:00 - 9:00PM
9:00 - 11:00AM (RESERVED)
open GYM
11:00AM - 7:00PM
sunday open GYM
7:00am - 12:00pM
Pickleball
12:00 - 2:00PM
open GYM
2:00 - 7:00PM
5:30 - 9:00PM (RESERVED)
7:00 - 8:00PM
open GYM
8:00 - 9:00PM
open GYM
5:30am - 10:00pm
open GYM
5:30 - 9:00am
open GYM
10:30am - 10:00pm
open GYM
VALLEY open GYM
5:30am - 8:00am
5:30am - 5:00pm
open GYM
open GYM
5:30am - 10:00pm
open GYM
9:00am - 10:00pm
7:00pm - 10:00pm
open GYM
7:00 - 8:45am
open GYM
7:00am - 7:00pm
open GYM
10:00am - 7:00pm
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 monday lap swim
5:00 - 7:30am
Aqua Fitness**
downtown
7:30 - 8:30am; carol
lessons*
9:00 - 11:00am
circle
11:00am - 1:00pm
open swim**
1:00 - 3:00pm
swim team*
3:00 - 4:00pm
swim team*
4:00 - 5:00pm
tuesday lap swim
5:00 - 7:30am
Aqua Fitness**
7:30 - 8:30am; carol
lessons*
9:00 - 11:00am
circle
11:00am - 1:00pm
open swim**
1:00 - 3:00pm
swim team*
3:00 - 4:00pm
swim team*
4:00 - 5:00pm
lap swim/LEssons** Summer splash
5:00 - 6:30pm
5:00 - 8:00pm
Aqua Fitness**
7:30 - 8:30am; carol
lessons*
9:00 - 11:00am
circle
11:00am - 1:00pm
open swim**
1:00 - 3:00pm
swim team*
3:00 - 4:00pm
swim team*
4:00 - 5:00pm
lap swim
5:00 - 7:30am
Aqua Fitness**
7:30 - 8:30am; jamie
lessons*
9:00 - 11:00am
circle
11:00am - 1:00pm
open swim**
1:00 - 5:00pm
lap swim
5:00 - 6:30pm
open SWIM
6:30 - 7:00pm
friday lap swim
5:00 - 7:30am
Aqua Fitness**
7:30 - 8:30am; Jamie
lap swim
7:00 - 9:00am
open swim**
9:00am - 6:00pm
lap swim
7:00am - noon
open swim**
noon - 6:00pm
open swim** circle
11:00am - 1:00pm
open swim**
1:00 - 5:00pm
lap swim
5:00 - 6:30pm
Pool Closes at 5:00 pm For Swim Meets July 9, 23, Aug 6 & 20
open SWIM
6:30 - 8:00pm
7:00 - 8:00pm
* = one lap lane available ** = two lap lanes available
Adult swim
Adult swim
Adult swim
Adult swim
5:30 - 7:30am
5:30 - 9:00; 18+
5:30 - 7:30am
5:30 - 9:00; 18+
5:30 - 7:30am
Aqua Fitness
lessons
Aqua Fitness
lessons
Aqua Fitness
7:00 - 9:00am; 18+
Adult swim
7:30 - 8:30am; parney
9:00 - 11:00am
7:30 - 8:30am; parney
9:00 - 11:00am
7:30 - 8:30am; parney
Adult swim
open swim
Adult swim
open swim
Adult swim
9:00 - 10:00am; claire
Aqua Fitness
8:30 - 9:00am
9:00am - 6:00pm
8:30 - 9:00am
9:00am -6:00pm
8:30 - 9:00am
Aqua Fitness
lessons/open
Aqua Fitness
lessons/open
Aqua Fitness
10:00am - 4:00pm 6:00 - 7:00pm; 18+
9:00 - 10:00am; parney
4:30 - 6:00pm
9:00 - 10:00am; parney
4:30 - 6:00pm
9:00 - 10:00am; parney
lessons
Adult swim
lessons
adult swim
open swim
9:00 - 11:00am
sunday
9:00 - 11:00am
lap swim/LEssons** open swim*
5:00 - 6:30pm
saturday
6:30 - 8:00pm
6:30 - 8:00pm
valley
lap swim
5:00 - 7:30am
thursday
open SWIM
open SWIM
Adult swim
wednesday
6:00 - 9:00pm; 18+
open swim
9:00 - 11:00am
7:00 - 9:00pm
open swim
10:00am - 5:30pm
10:00am - 5:00pm
Aqua Core Training 6:00 - 7:00pm; claire
5:00 - 8:00pm
open swim
Adult swim
7:00 - 10:00am; 18+
open swim
10:00am - 4:00pm
Adult swim
6:00 - 7:00pm; 18+
Adult swim
10:00am - 6:00pm
Adult swim
6:00 - 9:00pm; 18+
Summer splash
Adult swim
Adult swim
6:30 - 9:00pm; 18+
8:00 - 9:00pm; 18+
lifeguard hours • valley
Washington State regulations require that children under the age of 18 are not allowed in the pool without a lifeguard on duty.
monday GUARD
10:00am - 5:30pm
tuesday GUARD
9:00am - 6:00pm
wednesday GUARD
10:00am - 8:00pm
thursday GUARD
9:00am - 6:00pm
friday GUARD
10:00am - 6:00pm
saturday GUARD
10:00am - 4:00pm
sunday GUARD
10:00am - 4:00pm
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downtown Fitness classes • 509.459.4571 • 1002 w riverside • Schedule subject to change based on member needs Athletic Club Hours • Monday thru Friday, 5:00am - 9:00pm; Saturday/Sunday, 7:00am - 7:00pm Conditioning Room • Open all hours of the Club; (Adults only, 11:00am - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 7:00pm); Workout at your own risk. monday 6:00am
Elite Fitness/P90X
6:00AM; jacque G
tuesday Body pump™
6:00am; david G
wednesday Elite Fitness
6:00am; ryne G
thursday bodyPump™
6:00am; melissa G
gentle Yoga
7:30am
Aqua fitness
7:30am; carol P
Aqua fitness
Aqua fitness
7:30am; carol P
6:00am; lana G
CYCLE
6:00am; vicki C
7:30am; carol P
6:00am; vicki C
Aqua fitness
7:30am; jamie P
Fitness classes last 50 minutes unless noted otherwise
Aqua fitness
7:30am; jamie P
TRX™
7:30am; jacque SB
gentle yoga
8:00am 8:30am
8:00am; cyndi S4
core/power yoga
8:30AM; sarah S4
Flow yoga
8:30 - 9:15am; rachel S4
Barre Fusion
8:30am; natalie S4
sunday
6:00am; sarah S4
CYCLE
CYCLE
saturday
Elite Fitness gentle yoga
6:00am; sarah S4 6:00AM; mel C
friday
cycle
8:00am; jacque C
TRX™
Flow yoga
8:30am; ryne SB
8:30 - 9:15am; rachel S4
Most Cycle classes run 45 minutes TRX is 45 mintues
9:00am
NEW CYCLE 9:00am; molly C
piyo sculpt
9:00am; Natalie/ jill S4
easy - moderate intermediate
9:30am
ZUMBA
9:30AM; evy G
senior fitness
piyo sculpt
9:30am; rachel S4
9:30AM; oksana S4
zumba™
9:30am; serina G
9:30am; rachel S4
piyo sculpt
9:30am; david G
senior fitness
tbc
9:30am; michele SB
9:30am; cyndi S4
TRX™
9:30am; jill SB
barre fusion
9:30am; jill SB
RIPPED
advanced
barre fusion
senior fitness
9:30am; cyndi S4
9:30 -10:45am; Michele SB
yoga
10:00am
10:00am; natalie/ sara S4
Flow yoga
Barre fusion 10:30am 10:30aM; larkin S4
barre Fusion
10:30am; natalie S4
10:30am; larkin S4
yoga
10:30AM; rachel SB
11:15am-1:15pm S4
11:00am; Larkin S4
Core fusion
Core fusion 11:30am 11:30am; jill S4 YOGA
12:15pm
Dance Practice
Pilates
11:00am
12:15PM; linda S4
Core fusion
11:30am; oksana S4
TRX™
12:15pm; jill SB
yoga
12:15pm; natalie S4
11:30am; oksana S4
TRX™
12:15pm; oksana SB
Dance Practice
2:00pm
2:00-6:00pm SB
Flow yoga
4:00pm
4:00pm; cyndi/ sarah S4
tbc
tbc
4:30pm
5:30pm
4:30pm; leanne S4
4:30pm; leanne S4
Body pump™
5:30pm; melissa S4
Level 2 Dance Lessons
Body pump™
Beginning yoga
5:30pm; molly/oksana 5:30-6:30pm - foxtrot S4 S4
5:30pm; tom S4
Flow yoga
5:30pm; lana C
5:30pm; sarah SB
CYCLE
CYCLE
5:30pm; staff C
6:00pm 6:45pm
yoga
12:15pm; tom S4
X FIT Bootcamp
G – Gym S4 – Studio 4 C – Cycling Room SB – Studio B
X FIT Bootcamp
6:00 - 6:45pm; ryne G
Location Key
6:00 - 6:45pm; ryne G
Dance Practice
6:45-8:15pm S4
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Dance Class
6:45pm - night club two-step 7:30pm - waltz S4
P – Pool
VALLEY fitness classes • 509.535.3554 • 5900 E Fourth Ave • Schedule subject to change based on member needs Athletic Club Hours • Monday thru Friday, 5:30am - 9:00pm; Saturday/Sunday, 7:00am - 7:00pm Conditioning Room • Open all hours of the Club; Workout at your own risk monday 7:30am
tuesday
wednesday
Aqua fitness
friday
saturday
Aqua fitness
intermediate
Insanity
8:00am; lana G
advanced
NEW cycle 8:30am; molly C
8:30am NEW tbc 8:45am; molly G
8:45am
Aqua fitness
Aqua fitness
Aqua fitness
9:00am; parney P
9:00am; parney P
9:00am; parney P
Aqua fitness
9:00am; claire P
Insanity/p90X
9:00am; molly G
barre fusion
cycle
9:15am
9:15am; jill C
9:30am
NEW Flow Yoga 9:30am; cyndi S
9:15am; jill S
Gentle Yoga
Gentle yoga
9:30am; cyndi S
9:30am; cyndi S
10:30am; natalie S
ZUMBA
Any Group Fitness class that does not maintain a minimum of 4 or more for 4 consecutive weeks will be removed from the schedule for further review.
4:00PM; Pauline S
cycle
cycle
4:45pm; oksana C
4:45pm; oksana C
Core/yoga
5:30pm
Group Fitness Policy
ZUMBA
4:00PM; Pauline S
4:45pm
6:00pm
barre fusion
9:30am; natalie S
yoga
10:30am
4:00pm
sunday easy - moderate
7:30am; Parney P
7:30am; parney P
7:30am; parney P
8:00am
9:00am
thursday
Aqua fitness
Core/yoga
5:30-6:30pm; sara S
5:30-6:30pm; sara S
Location Key
Aqua fitness
6:00pm; claire P
G – Gym C – Cycling Room S – Studio P – Pool
TENNIS 9:00am
Various Summer
Tennis Camps through Aug 13 9:00am - 1:30pm
Various Summer
Tennis Camps through Aug 13 9:00am - 1:30pm
Various Summer
Tennis Camps through Aug 13 9:00am - 1:30pm
Various Summer
Tennis Camps through Aug 13 9:00am - 1:30pm
10:15am 12:00pm
cardio Tennis
$12/class/person 12:00pm
3:00pm
4:30pm
6:00pm
Mixed Doubles
$4/Player 6:00 - 7:30pm
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Events | at a glance
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AUGUST
7 8 12 14 20
Swim Meet July 9; 5:30pm Summer Sunset Party on the Patio July 9; 7:00-10:00pm Lively Libations July 15; 6:00-7:00pm Summer Junior Tennis Tournament July 17-19 Valley Youth Squash Clinic July 22 & 23; 3:00-4:30pm Swim Meet July 23; 5:30pm Valley Summer BBQ & Movie July 23; 6:00-9:00pm
Swim Meet August 6; 5:30pm Valley Polynesian Party August 6; 6:00-9:00pm Yo-Athlon Handball Quickie August 7; 5:30pm Yo-Athlon Golf Scramble August 8; 11:00am Club Day at Silverwood August 12; 11:00am-10:00pm Scotch and Cigars August 14; 6:00-9:00pm
Swim Meet August 20; 5:30pm 20s/30s Trezzi Farms Wine Tasting August 20; 6:00-8:00pm
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Monroe Street Pub Crawl August 28; 7:00pm
16 18 25
Lively Libations September 16; 6:00-7:00pm Crazy Kid/Dive In Movie September 18; 5:30pm Shrimp and Prime Rib Buffet September 25; 5:00-8:00pm
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Independence Day Weekend Sat & Sun July 4 & 5 Athletics Open 7am-3pm Pool Closes at 2pm Burgundy’s Closed July 4
Labor Day Weekend Sat, Sun & Mon September 5, 6 & 7 Athletics Open 7am-3pm Pool Closes at 2pm
Fitness | physical therapy
Summer Workouts with a Splash
By Christine Cronin, PT
S
ummer is here! Time to make a splash with your workout and head into the water. One of the most amazing things about Spokane is its proximity to lakes and rivers as well as great public pools and our Club facilities. The season allows for changing up your workout, and with hot days arriving early, I can’t think of a better time to hit the water. Water has some amazing properties: buoyancy, viscosity and hydrostatic pressure. These unique properties allow for unweighted movement, pain-free strengthening, range of motion and
conditioning while protecting your joints. The buoyancy of water assists in supporting your body weight, it allows for a 200 lb person in chest deep water to bear only 20lbs through their body. Conversely, due to hydrostatic pressure the compression at the ankle is the equivalent to 8 ace wraps which helps decrease swelling and joint stress. Water’s viscosity provides an excellent source of resistance through all planes of motion, allowing for strengthening without weights. The water provides resistance in all directions dependent on speed. This gives the body constant feedback on positions while making your
Amber Hanley, from U-District, is at the Valley location Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 – 3:00 pm offering Aquatic PT.
workout as easy or difficult as needed, controlled by the speed of your movement. Rehabilitation of an injury in the water is called Aquatic Therapy. U-District’s own Amber Hanley is at the Valley location Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 – 3:00 pm offering Aquatic PT. Injury recovery can be facilitated with Aquatic Therapy by allowing an earlier start on the rehabilitation process. It can be used to benefit arthritis, sprains, strains, overuse injuries, back injuries, fractures along with pre-operative and post-operative conditions and swimming is not required. Aquatic training is also used by many athletes for cross training and injury prevention. Amber is an orthopedic certified specialist and aquatic therapy and rehab institute certified specialist, as well as an incredible swimmer. She provides (30-minute, $50) underwater video analysis for swimmers looking to improve their technique or ability. While not every person can go out and run a few miles to stay in shape, water workouts can be designed to meet you at the highest or most basic level. Whether looking for a new way to challenge yourself, or simply trying to start an activity? Try the water this summer. To schedule with Amber call 458-7686 and specify you would like Aquatic therapy or a video analysis. Lastly, if you don’t plan on getting in the water, even getting on the water can challenge your balance, work your core and upper back muscles. From kayaking, to stand up paddle boarding, wake surfing to rowing a boat, each of these activities can be a fun way to exercise and cross train. Please remember water safety, and go make a splash!
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Fitness | personal training
Summer Shape Up Challengers
Finish Strong
Waist Watchers, the winning team with Coach Trainer Luke Brady By Kate Spencer, Editor
I
t was a challenge that was intended to be short, sweet and powerful: four weeks to a slimmer body and healthier eating habits. Of the 68 members who signed up for the Challenge, 63 finished— an amazing retention rate for an intense month of hard work and habit busting. Seven teams of five competitors led by their Personal Trainer coaches competed to see which team could lose the largest percentage of weight. In the end, the winning team was Waist Watchers, who lost a collective total of 104 pounds.
In just four short weeks, all of the competitors on Luke’s team showed improvement in the areas that meant the most to them. 28 . Signals | The Spokane Club magazine | July/August 2015
Team members were Suzie Murphy, Tom Murphy, John Leonetti, Jennifer West, Harry Cashman, Shelly Cashman, Dexter Green, and Richard Avery. The star of Team Waist Watchers was John Leonetti, who lost 26 pounds, the most total weight
Tim Arndt awards challengers
lost in the competition. Waist Watchers coach, Luke Brady, was as impressed with his team as they were with their results. “The most inspiring thing about my team was their dedication to overcoming obstacles and not letting various issues or maladies sway them from the goal at hand,” says Luke. “If there was a theme for the team, it would definitely be perseverance.” In just four short weeks, all of the competitors showed improvement in the areas that meant the most to them. And the camaraderie that was built had its own benefits. “I was very fortunate to have a great group that was dedicated to themselves, as well as to each other,” says Luke. “And I was able to keep my team motivated by cultivating a positive experience, and by giving them realistic and obtainable goals. It’s really important to see fitness as a journey, not a destination. In this shortterm competition it became even more important to impress on the principle that once the challenge was completed, their commitment to their health needed to continue.” Whether a person is competing in a group challenge or working on their own goals privately, there are some key tips that will contribute to long term success. Our winning coach has these tips for everyone seeking a healthier life. “Start with small obtainable goals,” says Luke. “Be selfish, meaning prioritize your health and don’t leave it on the back burner. In the same breath however, don’t set such rigid fitness or dietary goals that don’t allow you to have fun. Your plan should complement your life, not complicate your life.” Congrats to all our Challengers and Coaches for an amazing, first-ever 4-week challenge. Here’s to living a healthy life, one step, and one spoonful, at a time!
Thanks to all our Summer Shape Up Sponsors for rewarding our Challengers with some terrific prizes: Advanced Dermatology: Custom water bottles for all Challengers The Onion: $50 Gift Certificate Luigi’s: $30 Gift Certificate No-Li: VIP Tour for four, plus two appetizers Araza: Organic Natural Beauty Basket Gabriel Arenas: 1-hour massage Wollnick’s: $15 Gift certificate and yoga mat Custom Fit: Silver Sole Therapy Socks and orthotics for most workouts done, male and female Froyo Earth: $5 Gift Certificate Burgundy’s: Two $25 Gift Certificates + Bottle of Wine for highest percentage of weight loss for male and female Spokane Club: Four, one-hour Personal Training sessions for most total weight lost. Spokane Club Personal Trainers: $250 Grand Prize (divided by winning team members )
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Fitness | news
Junior Triathlon Recap
Athletics Holiday Hours July 4 – 5 Athletics Open 7:00 am – 3:00 pm July 3, 4 & 5 No Group Fitness classes September 5 – 7 Athletics Open 7:00 am – 3:00 pm No Group Fitness classes
Get Your Workout in Earlier This Summer! Racers pose at the Finish Line of the 31st Annual Junior Triathlon
The following classes will be starting earlier this summer so you get your workout in and get on with your day.
Ages 7-10 Division
Ages 11-14 Division
Downtown
1st – Robyn White 20:14 2nd – Lincoln Foland 24:20 3rd – James Eberle 26:29
1st – Kaitlyn White 18:36 2nd – Mikayla Davis 20:26 3rd – Spencer Young 21:10
Friday; Cycle 9:00am
Team Division 1st – Siena Roberts/ Drew Adrain/ Kate Bishop 20:17 Great job by all of this year’s racers!
Valley Tuesday; TBC/P90X; 8:45am; Gym Wednesday; Cycle; 8:30am
Seasonal Class Changes The following classes are on hiatus for summer:
Downtown Tuesday and Thursday; Cycle 6:00am Wednesday; Cycle 12:15pm
Valley Wednesday 6:00pm Aqua Fitness
100 Classes Fit Challenge Plan to join us for these great new classes! P90X is not just about strength, it’s about being fit. Part of being fit means having a strong, stable core and being able to move functionally in a variety of planes of motion. This class features a warm-up, cardio, lower body strength, upper body strength, core and cool-down. P90X Live is suitable for all levels of fitness and fully modifiable for beginners. Downtown Gym; Monday 6:00am P90X Live w/Jacque Valley Gym; Saturday 9:00am P90X Live w/Molly 30 . Signals | The Spokane Club magazine | July/August 2015
By now most of you have earned your 100 classes fit shirt and ready to start working on next year’s shirt. The new challenge starts September 1, 2015 and ends August 31, 2016. Just attend 100 Group Fitness classes and earn a cool shirt.
Fitness | court sports
The Yo-Athlon is back! We are resurrecting the Yo-Athlon Handball-Golf event this year on August 7th and 8th. The Yo-Athlon, aptly named for, and in memory of, beloved member and Handball player Frank Yohannan, features a Handball Quickie on Friday along with a round of golf on Saturday. You may choose to enter one or both. On Saturday a banquet will follow the scramble. You are highly encouraged to bring a giveaway for the prize draw. Food and beer will be provided. Scoring will be done as closely to the ever-mysterious Frank Yohannan method as possible. As in the past, the scramble will be open to family and others associated with Handball. While we are all competitive by nature, we will try to make the pairings as fair and fun as possible. If you wish to participate in one or both of the portions, please contact Trevor Buckley at 459-4571 x501 or tbuckley@spokaneclub.org.
Basketball Spring League Champions
Left to right: Greg Johnson, Mark Hanna, Brian Hubbell, Kevin Kunz, Nick Velis, Jacob Evans & Kane Kuhn (Not Pictured: Will Tombari)
Handball quickie: August 7; 5:30 pm Downtown; Limited to first 24 sign-ups Golf scramble: August 8; 11:00 am Hangman Valley Golf Course
Court Sports Rosters Now Online Want to set up a match, or find a player with similar skill level? Whether your sport is Handball, Racquetball, Squash, or Pickleball, now you can access rosters of other players directly on the Spokane Club website. Just select the “On-The-Courts” link under the Athletics tab. Rosters include each player’s contact information along with their skill level. Submit requests for roster additions or edits to Trevor Buckley at tbuckley@ spokaneclub.org.
Free Valley Youth Squash Clinic Must Sign up by sending an email to Cal Larson at callarson@aol.com. July 22 – 23; 3:00 – 4:30 pm; Ages : 11 – 16
Bench Press Competition Results Senior division for Max Repetitions (70% bodyweight) Male: Chuck Prussack – 30 reps Female: no entry
Senior for 1 rep max Male: Chuck Pussack – 240lbs Female: no entry
1 Rep Max (% of bodyweight) Male: Jack Dewenter – 325lbs; 150% Female: Jacci Bottler – 85lbs; 78% Max Repetitions Male (bodyweight): Dennis Beemer – 22 reps Female (65% bodyweight): Leanne Wentworth – 9 reps
Congratulations to all who participated! www.spokaneclub.org | July/August 2015 | 31
Fitness | tennis
Catalina VBT Action in the Valley
Brats cooking at the post-competition BBQ!
Battling it out in the dirt!
Claire Hanson with the coveted BVT trophy 36 competitors kicked off the unofficial beginning of summer with The Catalina Volleyball, Bocce Ball, and Tennis team challenge on May 30! All six players from all six teams competed in every event…a true test of VBT expertise! A post-competition BBQ with Brats from Club member Joe Hamilton’s Pilgrim’s Natural Foods Market-CDA ensured energy expended on the courts was replaced deliciously! Fun was had by all but after the dust had settled, Team “FA” walked away with the coveted VBT Trophy!
VBT Champs: Team FA, Valerie Whitman, Claire, Anders, and JC Hanson, Tod Whitman with coveted VBT Trophy!
Look for a re-match at the end of summer in September! 32 . Signals | The Spokane Club magazine | July/August 2015
Bocce Ball: Part of VBT Mixer!
Fitness | tennis
Tennis Ambassador Program Launches
The Cork House Puts Finishing Touch on Ladies League!
By Jeff Urie, Director of Tennis
Spokane Club Ladies’ League daytime tennis officially wrapped up on May 21st with a full blown round-robin mixer complete with an awesome lunch catered by The Cork House. Club members Kerri and Kevin Collins own and operate this quaint Liberty Lake restaurant. Two hours of pure social tennis worked up a feverous appetite for the 24 participants and The Cork House offered the perfect prescription of salads, pastas, and desserts to quench it!
TEAM Cork House: Kevin and Kerri Collins!
Tennis Camps On-going through August!
Tennis Ambassador: Alan Roecks As a result of member input during tennis sub-committee meetings, we recently launched the Ambassador Tennis Program! The Ambassador program is designed to quickly integrate tennis playing members, especially our “more experienced” players available in the daytime, into groups and a more welcoming tennis environment. Our current ambassador, Alan Roecks, was the brain-trust and motivator to make this program a reality. As Director of Tennis, not only am I able to funnel new members into existing programs such as leagues, cardio tennis, USTA play, but I can send them into informal groups through the Ambassador! New member, Kim Deerdorf was the first test case for the program which resulted in weekend matches and participation in the Ladies’ round-robin luncheon. Hats off to Ambassador Alan!
It’s never too late to jump into a Spokane Club tennis camp! We offer every age and level of play an opportunity to hone their tennis skills and strategies. Sessions run Monday-Thursday July 6-16, July 20-30, and August 3-13! Sign up now by contacting the Valley Front Desk at 535-3554 or Jeff at jurie@spokaneclub.org!
August in Spokane: SC Sending an Even Dozen Teams to Sectionals! The Spokane Club is sending a record 12 USTA teams to the Pacific Northwest Sectional Championships in August! Six Over-40 Spokane Club teams concluded their seasons in May as Eastern Washington regional champs! On the women’s side, 4.5 Nelou Fennessy, 4.0 Lisa Greer, 3.5 Janie Slater, and 2.5 Jlynn Spitz captured the league titles. Men’s leagues were captured by the 3.5 William Miller and 3.0 Dan Mouchett teams. These six teams now join the Club’s six other teams from the USTA 18+ season which concluded in March. If successful in sectionals, teams move on to nationals in the fall. Plan to support all of our Club teams at sites throughout Spokane on August 7-9 (18+ League) and August 28-30 (40+ League).
Upcoming Tennis Dates Friday- Sunday, July 17-19 Summer Classic Junior Tournament Friday- Sunday, October 2-4 Fall Classic Junior Tournament November 12-15 & Nov 19-22 Member’s Tennis Tournament Friday- Sunday, December 18-20 Junior Winter Classic
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Fitness | aquatics
Summer Swimming Lessons Morning Lessons run from 9-11 Monday-Thursday for two weeks. Classes are available Downtown and the Valley. Registration is open for all summer lessons and will close the Monday prior to the start of each session. Cost for morning lessons is $42 per session. Register by calling 459-4571 x513.
Session 4
Session 2 July 6 – 16 Registration Ends Monday, June 29
August 3 – 13 Registration Ends Monday, July 27
Session 3 July 20 – July 30 Registration Ends Monday, July 13 You will be notified of lesson times the Wednesday before the start of lessons. Cancellations must be received by noon the Friday before the start of the session to avoid a cancellation fee of $15. If you sign up before the registration deadline you will be guaranteed a spot in lessons.*Late registrations will be taken based on class space and time availability. *Classes may be cancelled if there are less than 3 children signed up.
Evening Lessons Evening lessons are a great way to keep kids learning during the summer without the commitment of the morning sessions. Lessons run for 3 weeks from 5:00 – 6:30 pm. Cost per session is $32.
New this year Margarita Popsicles
Summer Splash is Back!
Enjoy the Club pools all summer long in this fun family-friendly atmosphere! With no-host food and beverages available at the Club Cabana the adults can unwind and enjoy a refreshing margarita while the kids burn off some energy playing in the pool. Downtown: Tuesdays, through Sept 1 5:00 – 8:00 pm Valley: Wednesdays, through Sept 2
Session 1
5:00 – 8:00 pm
Monday & Wednesday July 6 – 22 • Downtown Tuesday & Thursday July 7 – 23 • Valley Registration Ends Monday, June 29
Session 2 Monday & Wednesday July 27 – August 12 • Downtown Tuesday & Thursday July 28 – August 13 • Valley Registration Ends Monday, July 20
Private Swim Lessons Private and semi-private lessons for adults or children are available for $35 per half hour for adults and $25 for children ($5 for each additional student). Request the instructor of your choice or leave your name and number by calling 459-4571 x513 and an instructor will contact you. 34 . Signals | The Spokane Club magazine | July/August 2015
Parent-Tot Classes Parent-Tot lessons are a great way to get your children ages 6 months - 3 years ready to swim. They will be held in the Valley on Tuesdays and Thursdays and will follow the evening class schedule and fees. For more information please call the pool at 459-4571 x513. We must have 3 families signed up to run this class.
Summer Swim Team
Attention Swimmers and Pool Users
There is still time to join the Penguins! The team is open to all levels and abilities. Whether you have been on the team before or looking to join for the first time, come on down to the pool and see what it is all about! There will be four meets throughout the summer and the season will wrap up on August 21st.
Practice Schedule & Team Description Silver/Gold Gold and Silver swimmers will practice Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:00 – 4:00 pm. During practice silver swimmers will work on stroke technique, endurance, and diving from the starting blocks. Each swimmer must be able to swim 25 yards freestyle and backstroke and have been introduced to the breaststroke and butterfly. The gold swimmers will be working on stroke technique, learning to use the pace clock, and becoming stronger swimmers. If your child has never tried swim team and is older than seven this would be a great place to start. Platinum Platinum team will practice Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. On the platinum team each swimmer will be expected to do flip turns, have an understanding of the pace clock, and know how to read the clock to practice with intervals during their workouts.
Summer Meet Schedule July 9 • July 23 • August 6 • August 20 Warm-ups start at 5:30 pm and meets start at 6:00. Pool closes at 5:00pm on meet nights.
As we go to press with Signals, we are getting bids and timelines to fix leaking pipes above the pool. These fixes will necessitate some period of closure for the Downtown pool. We don’t know yet what the scope of the project will be, but want to give all our swimmers and pool users early notice of impending work.
Coming this Fall
Crazy Kids/Dive In Movie is Back!
We would like to welcome all Spokane Club kids back to the pool for a fall fun-fest. Childcare and Aquatics will be teaming up to kick off the season! Come join the fun at the Crazy Kids Party and Dive In Movie. The movie Home makes a splash on September 18th. Weather permitting, will have a jumpy castle on the patio with lots of room to run and play. The pool will be set for a Dive In Movie with sandwiches, fruit, cookies, popcorn and lemonade! Sign up today and come join in the fun! Drop off will be available at 5:30 on the patio. The pool will open at 6:00 and the movie starts at 6:15. The movie will be over and we kindly ask that children be picked up promptly at 8:00. • Children under the age of 3 must be accompanied by an adult. • Children 3 years of age will be required to wear a life jacket • All children must be potty trained Please call the pool to register and save your space today! All participants must be registered prior to the event. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity. Friday, September 18; $12 for the first child and $10 for each additional www.spokaneclub.org | July/August 2015 | 35
Family | news
Holiday Hours Valley Childcare is Closed July 3 & 4 DT Childcare is Closed July 4th Every Day is Errand Day! Errand day gives you 3 hours to run errands while your children are at the Club having fun. Choose your time slot during any of our weekday hours. Call downtown Childcare at 459-4571 x515 (please specify which location).
Birthday Parties at the Club Want to give your child a fun birthday celebration without all of the stress of planning or the hassle of cleaning? Come celebrate at the Club where we take care of the notso-fun parts for you. Your child and up to 10 friends can enjoy a swim party, jumping castle party, or a combination of both. Choose from multiple party packages that each include a place to have cake and open presents. Catered food options are also available. Pricing and scheduling options can be found on the Birthday Party Request form, located at both Sports Shops as well as on the Spokane Club website under the Kids & Family tab. Submit your request along with any questions to Trevor Buckley at tbuckley@ spokaneclub.org.
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thursday
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child; $7 each additional sibling
Coming this Fall: Art Night for Tweens, Toddler Story Times, Crafty Preschoolers
NOTE: New Summer Childcare hours on the schedule below.
ChildCare Schedules
monday
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Reservations are required; $18 for one
to
8:00 am 7:00 pm
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saturday
sunday
8:00 am 12:30 pm
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8:45 am to 1:30 pm
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Ages 1-7, $5.00/hour/child, plus $2.25/hour for each additional child per family. For infants under one year, cost is $6.00/hour/child.
No reservations are necessary except for infants under 1 year they are required 24 hours in advance & not more than 2 days prior Monthly regular Childcare rate charges for 3 hours or less per day can be included in our $100 cap. All other programs and events such as camps, Friday Fun Nights, Errand days, Parents night Out, Kids classes, etc. are not included in the cap and will be an extra fee. 36 . Signals | The Spokane Club magazine | July/August 2015
Summer Camps Downtown Ages 4-12
Each of our themed camps is filled with arts and crafts, projects, gym and court games, and swimming. We also go on field trips to fun places! Camp is a great place to spend the summer making new friends or hanging out with old ones. We have a different fun theme each week. Beginning June 15 and running through August 29, Monday – Friday. Option 1: 8:30-5:00 $200/child Siblings $160/child for the week or Option 2: 9:00-3:00 $165/child, Siblings $132/child for the week Option 3: $6 per hour/first child, 20% off for each additional sibling
Jurassic Week
Minions Week July 6-10
July 20-24
Everybody’s favorite minions from Despicable Me will be our theme this week. We will make lots of minion crafts and have a minion movie party on Friday.
Dinosaurs! Do I need to say more? We will learn about dinosaurs and make many fun crafts and projects. We will also take a field trip!
Medieval Camp July 13-17 This camp is all about knights in shining armor, dragons, royalty and Jesters. We will have epic battles with swords and shields against fire breathing dragons and we will rescue princesses…. ok not really, but we will have lots of fun making medieval themed projects!
Art Fest
Mystery Week
August 3-7
Someone has stolen my candy jar and the kids will search for clues and solve who stole it by the end of the week. We will make our own detective kits and find the scoundrel!
Zoology Week August 10-14
Want to be a zookeeper or just like learning about animals? During this week we will learn about different kinds of animals that you might find in a zoo and take a field trip to Cat Tales.
Game Mania
August 17-21
This week is all about games! We will compete individually and in teams to be the ultimate game player. We will have game show type games as well as gym games. Prizes will be given out every day!
Fiesta Camp
July 27-31
August 24-29
Calling all artists! During this week we will have the opportunity to make our own Art portfolio and have an art show on Friday for everyone to enjoy.
Who doesn’t like a party? This camp is all about Fiestas. We will make lots of crafts and set up our own Fiesta on the patio on the last day of camp. Muy Bueno!
Register for any camp by calling 459-4571 x515
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monday
Sunday
tuesday
JUly Minions Camp
DT Summer Splash
Session 2 Begins
5:00-8:00pm
Jurassic Camp
DT Summer Splash 5:00-8:00pm
20
21
5:00-8:00pm
26
27 Sunday
monday
11 Medieval Camp
Medieval Camp
Various times
Various times
Various times
Valley Summer Splash 5:00-8:00pm
16
17 Jurassic Camp
Jurassic Camp
18 Jurassic Camp
Various times
Various times
Various times
Valley BBQ & Movie 6:00-9:00pm
Valley Summer Splash 5:00-8:00pm
Swim Meet
23 Art Fest Camp
5:30pm
24
Art Fest Camp
Various times
25 Art Fest Camp
Various times
Various times
Valley Summer Splash 5:00-8:00pm
29
28 tuesday
31
30
wednesday
thursday
friday
August Mystery Camp
DT Summer Splash
Swim Lessons
5:00-8:00pm
Session 4 Begins
3
2
4
Mystery Camp
5:30pm
5:00-8:00pm
6
Various times
Zoology Camp
DT Summer Splash
Valley Summer Splash
5:00-8:00pm
9
10
11
Game Mania Camp Various times
17
Various times
DT Summer Splash
Valley Summer Splash
Swim Meet
Fiesta Camp
25
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15
Game Mania Camp Various times
5:30pm
20 Fiesta Camp
Various times 5:00-8:00pm
31
5:00-8:00pm
19
DT Summer Splash
30
14
Game Mania Camp
Various times
24
13 Various times
18
Various times
5:00-8:00pm
Game Mania Camp
Various times
Zoology Camp
Various times
Game Mania Camp
Fiesta Camp
23
Zoology Camp
Various times
12
5:00-8:00pm
16
11:00am-10:00pm
Zoology Camp
Various times
8
7
Club Silverwood Day Zoology Camp
Various times
Swim Meet
Valley Summer Splash
5
Mystery Camp
Various times
Various times
Various times
saturday
1
Mystery Camp
Mystery Camp
Various times
4
Minions Camp
10
Medieval Camp
Various times
DT Summer Splash
Valley Childcare 3 Closed
5:30pm
9
Art Fest Camp
Various times
4th of July Childcare Closed
Various times
Swim Meet
5:00-8:00pm
22
Art Fest Camp
Stars & Stripes Camp
Various times
Valley Summer Splash
Various times
Session 3 Begins
saturday
Various times
Various times
Jurassic Camp
Various times
friday
Minions Camp
Minions Camp
15
14
Swim Lessons
2
1
Various times
DT Summer Splash
19
5:00-8:00pm
Medieval Camp
Various times
Various times
Valley Summer Splash
8
7
13
Stars & Stripes Camp
Various times
5:00-8:00pm
Medieval Camp
12
Stars & Stripes Camp
Various times
Swim Lessons
6
thursday
Minions Camp
Various times
5
wednesday
Fiesta Camp
Fiesta Camp
Various times
22
21 Various times
Various times
Valley Summer Splash 5:00-8:00pm
26
27
28
29
VALLEY
&
MOVIE
July 23 | 6-9pm
Adults: $10 Ages 6-13: $5 5 and under free No host bar
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Summertime Fun at the Club!
40 . Signals | The Spokane Club magazine | July/August 2015
We Are Spokane Club Members Who... • Dance Together • Learn Together • Have Fun Together
Life is a Dance, Join the Fun Social Dance practice is held EVERY TUESDAY night from 6:45-8:15 pm, and EVERY SATURDAY from 11:15 am -1:15 pm in Studio 4 of the Athletic Building. Members only!
Social Dancers of the Spokane Club
For more information about the Social Dancers of the Spokane Club contact Andy DeMott at ademott@comcast.net www.spokaneclub.org | July/August 2015 | 41