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The Next Chapter for MAC Athletics & Fitness – page 24
Join the Couch to 5K Training Plan – page 50
One Step at a Time
Make Ambitious Goals Attainable in the New Year – page 42
Multnomah Athletic Club’s mission: Enrich lives, foster friendships, and build upon traditions of excellence in athletic, educational, and social programs.
JANUARY 2024 | VOL. 113 No. 1
A PLATINUM CLUB
Contents FEATURED
24 Powerhouse Pair Takes the Helm
With a perfect blend of expertise and passion, Athletic Director Lisa Miller and Fitness & Performance Senior Director C.J. Martin are ready to propel MAC to new heights.
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44 Small Steps for Big Changes
Turn to Club Scrapbook for event photos from the Holiday Open House and more.
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Director Stephanie Cameron
5 President’s Column 7 Manager’s Column 9 Athletics Column 11 Faces of MAC 15 New Trustee Profiles 16 Reciprocal Clubs 19 Playschool Registration 21 House Committee 22 In Memoriam 23 MAF Tributes
Photographer Brandon Davis Graphic Designer Kari Kohrmann Digital Content Specialist Laura Lawrence Communications Manager Adam Linnman Communications Coordinator Carina Mears Connery Graphic Designer Julia Omelchuck Content Manager Deanna Pogorelc Project Manager Emily Stratman Senior Copywriter Jake Ten Pas
CULINARY 29 Culinary Calendar
EVENTS 32 Valentine’s Dance 33 January Events 35 February Events 38 Club Scrapbook
As the New Year unfolds, discover the secrets to creating sustainable habits that stick.
FITNESS & WELLNESS 48 Meal Prep 50 Couch to 5K Training Plan 52 Pilates 54 Fitness Corner 54 Personal Trainer Spotlight
AT H L E T I C S 56 Masters Synchro 58 Gymnastics 59 Swimming 60 Squash 64 Volleyball 66 Climbing 68 Racquetball 70 Tennis 71 Walk Across America 72 Advertiser Index 72 MAC Marketplace 74 From the Archives
ON THE COVER Members continue to make fitness strides in the new year by setting healthy habits with the help of MAC. Photos of Jesse Lujan and Eloise Macomber by Brandon Davis. Cover design by Julia Omelchuck
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PRESIDENT’S COLUMN Committee Chairs STANDING
Audit Alison Rosenblum Athletic Ken Meyer Budget & Finance Alison Rosenblum Communications Jake Laban Diversity Admissions Ann Blume Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Vishnu Jetmalani House Brad Miller Member Events Alex Page Membership Dave Hanna Property Jenna McPherson BOARD
Food & Beverage Brian Juckeland Human Resources Katherine VanZanten Land Use Greg Specht Technology Xavier Clark SPECIALIZED
Arts Susie Younie Community Involvement Sheri Anderson Investments Ryan Cotton SPORT
Artistic Swimming Marni Davis Basketball Kyle Hypes Climbing Jeremy Cohen Cycling Bryan Leslie Dance Andrea Malloy Early Birds Rich Director Fitness & Decathlon Lori Webb Golf Larry Vanlaningham Group Exercise Neisa Dokken Gymnastics Marilyn Litzenberger Handball Conor Casey Karate Elizabeth Flores Outdoor Activities Program Laura Johnson-Graham Pickleball Dana Bach-Johnson Pilates Julia Ju Racquetball Sanjay Bedi Ski & Snowboard Audra Galler Squash Steve Schaller Swim Brad Fennel Tennis Gram Leahy Triathlon & Running Erica Chiotti Volleyball Melissa Nelson Walking & Hiking Anna Kanwit Water Fitness Joanna Bartlo Water Volleyball Steve Watson Yoga Miki Chown SOCIAL
20s/30s Alex Moreland Balladeers Chris Rasmussen Culture & Style Shannon Conrad Family Events Annie Barry Holiday Decorating Bridget Connolly MelloMacs Kirsten Leonard Social Activities Louie Paul
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he year 2024 marks the 133rd year for MAC, which is remarkable. MAC has thrived for so long because of the strength of our community and, more specifically, the “power of we.” With that in mind, we, the Board of Trustee officers, collaborated to Nathan Ayotte, reflect on 2023, which Richard Maxwell, we think was an incrediAlison Rosenblum, ble year for our club. We Katherine VanZanten thought sharing some highlights with you is a nice way to begin the new year.
Social Programming To say that MAC has returned to prepandemic levels of event programming would be an understatement. From fashion shows to Family Fridays, MAC’s event staff works tirelessly to provide endless experiences for members. They reinvigorated holiday celebrations and brought back beloved club traditions, such as the Annual Meeting, which was held in-person for the first time since 2020. The Events team also plays a crucial role in helping to shape our club’s cultural experience. This year, MAC participated in the city’s annual Pride Parade for the first time. In the spirit of inclusivity, the club’s float featured a festive and mobile fitness party and celebrated MAC’s diverse community. In 2023, athletic opportunities also increased. Members participated in field day activities, cycling events, and hiking opportunities, and so much more. There is something for everyone! The Food & Beverage team took MAC dining to new levels. Both 1891 and the Sports Pub offered expanded hours, and we saw the return of Splash on the Sun Deck with a new food window offering many delicious options.
Facilities & Tech Enhancements Last year included a significant upgrade to the Fitness Room equipment. With guidance from club staff and industry experts, MAC replaced more than 30 existing strength machines with new, state-of-the-art equipment, transforming the area into a sleek and modern space members deserve.
Brand new restrooms opened on the third floor, and the Parking Structure underwent an extensive lighting improvement project, making the garage much safer for members and their families. The club also launched a new mobile app, which made MAC more aligned with current technological standards by simplifying and greatly enhancing the member experience.
The Committee Experience We continued efforts to make joining a committee as easy as possible. We also introduced committee handbooks, which outline all the information needed to be successful. Providing every resource possible is vital to allow our committees to thrive. We also know it’s important to adapt to meet our community’s needs, which means looking for ways to improve the committee system. This includes adding two new committees to the slate, including the Past Presidents Committee. While this group doesn’t have a role in governance, they are a valuable resource that allows us to call upon our membership’s vast historical knowledge. In 2024, the Community & Heritage Committee commences, and we are thrilled at the prospect of all the great things this group will accomplish.
The Future is Bright MAC enters 2024 in a solid financial position. A project to refresh the Sports Pub has been approved for later this year, and the club is exploring opening a coffee lounge on the first floor. Committee members will play an integral role in helping map out the details for this space. Imagine a welcoming area where members and guests can enjoy views of Providence Park while reading, catching up on work, or connecting with friends. As board members and officers, we are well aware that the success of MAC is due to the dedication and hard work of the amazing committees and exceptional staff. We are grateful for their service, and we want to express our sincere gratitude for our fellow board members and GM Charles Leverton. Next month, a new board year begins, and we’re truly appreciative of the opportunity to represent the club the past three years. We’re excited about the four new trustee nominees, who bring a wealth of expertise and knowledge to club leadership. This class will be formally nominated at next month’s Annual Meeting, and we can’t wait to see all of you at the club for this joyous occasion on Tuesday, Feb. 6. JANUARY 2024 | The Wınged M | 5
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MANAGER’S COLUMN Board of Trustees President Nathan Ayotte Vice President Richard Maxwell Treasurer Alison Rosenblum Secretary Katherine VanZanten Trustees Susan Bladholm Ryan Chiotti Jenny Kim Victor Perry Andrew Randles Dana Rasmussen Jennifer Strait Alex Young General Manager Charles Leverton Executive Leadership Team Strategy & Portfolio Director Matt Abraham Culinary & Events Director Erik Anderson Finance & Accounting Director Mary Averette Chief of Staff Laura Boley Communications Director Stephanie Cameron Fitness & Performance Senior Director C.J. Martin HR Director Amy Mattson Athletic Director Lisa Miller Engagement Director Derek Pratt Club Operations Senior Director John Sterbis
Senior Leadership Team Assistant Athletic Director Chad Failla Facilities/Campus Master Plan Director David Hobbs Strategy & Special Projects Manager Nathan Loomis Technology Director Mark Marcelline Portfolio Manager Patrick Martin Experience & Member Services Director Kevin Pollack Membership Manager Kelly Robb Fitness & Wellness Manager Maddy Sweeney Employee Engagement Director Carrie Tarbell
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s we welcome the new year, the air at the Multnomah Athletic Club is charged with anticipation and excitement. It’s not just another year; it’s the unfolding of a chapter brimming with promise and potential — one Charles Leverton where we reaffirm GENERAL MANAGER our commitment to providing unparalleled value to our members and proudly uphold our status as one of the country’s leading platinum clubs. MAC is much more than a club. We are a community united by the spirit of excellence and a shared vision for a fulfilling future. Recognized by top club leaders nationwide as a top 10 club, our journey forward is shaped by our continued pursuit of building America’s preeminent community of health. This year is poised to be a landmark year for MAC, marked by new opportunities that promise to enhance our members’ experience profoundly. Our focus is on simplifying access to our diverse programs and facilities, making it easier for every member to engage with and enjoy the full spectrum of what MAC offers. A key highlight will be the launch of our lifelong athlete initiative. This initiative is a testament to our dedication to enhancing the health span, or quality of life, of our members. We believe in nurturing a community of lifelong athletes, and bringing this to fruition will involve focused projects that embed holistic health into our existing programming. Our goal is making it easy and intuitive to find the pathways that lead you to a better, thriving life. It is a critical step toward an environment where every member, regardless of age or ability, feels empowered to embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle. In parallel, we are excited to develop our digital transformation roadmap to guide us into the future. This venture is set to revolutionize how we communicate, inform, and inspire our community. By leveraging our existing digital channels, we aim to create more engaging, accessible, and impactful stories and experiences. This includes a
growing digital fitness programming catalog and improvements to restaurant experiences with app upgrades. We are headed for significant transformation in how we connect and share within our MAC family. Innovation at MAC isn’t limited to new programs or digital frontiers. It’s also about enhancing the everyday experiences of our members. We know the day-to-day interactions with our members should surprise and delight, and in 2024 we take our service model to the next level. Last year, in partnership with Forbes, our teams club-wide catalogued the experiences that matter most. This year, we will center consistent delivery of our world-class standards to ensure that every interaction, every service, and every moment spent at MAC is reflective of the high standards we set for ourselves. Physical improvements are also on the horizon. From continuing to upgrade our fitness equipment to refreshing the design of the Sports Pub and possibly another exciting space, we are enhancing our physical infrastructure to enrich members’ MAC experience. Additionally, the development of design standards will help us revitalize some of our less inspiring spaces to enhance the member experience while also reflecting MAC’s identity and amplifying our story. Finally, our commitment to being futureready is evident in our athletic strategy project. This initiative is focused on understanding how to best serve our community through sport. It includes a critical evaluation of our space utilization to address programming constraints and optimize our athletic offerings. At MAC, we are more than just a club; we are a community built on the pillars of tradition, excellence, and innovation. As we step into 2024, we do so with the assurance that every initiative, every improvement, and every decision is made with the best interests of our member owners in mind. We are excited to embark on this journey with you, as we continue to build a club that’s not just ready for the future but is shaping it. Welcome to 2024 at MAC, where tradition meets innovation, and where every member is part of our story of excellence.
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wrote and rewrote this column multiple times this month. I started with a New Year’s resolution theme but then decided that was too cliché. Delete. I then drafted a couple of paragraphs about the importance of discipline in the Lisa Miller new year. Backspace. ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Backspace. That seemed kind of bland — a little too serious. As I began my third attempt (third time’s a charm, right?), I found myself reminiscing about how I once wanted to be a journalist. What was I thinking?! I surely would have gone mad writing and rewriting day after day. Thank goodness, I abandoned that career path before my 20th birthday. I did, however, pursue it long enough to earn my bachelor’s degree in public relations/communication from the University of Maryland. My writing career effectively ended the day I walked across the graduation stage and flipped that tassel from one side to the other — or so I thought. Little did I know, all these years later, I’d be writing a monthly column. Clearly, attempting to write about the possibilities of 2024 reminded me of my realities in 2006. Each new year has a way of making us think about years past. More importantly, the turning of the calendar gives us a little pep in our step to tackle the year ahead. What’s next? What’s the goal? What matters? Back in 2006, I was working toward my doomed journalism aspirations while balancing the day-in, day-out grind of Division I collegiate tennis. Practicing four hours a day, running 5 a.m. stadium stairs, competing every single weekend up and down the eastern seaboard from Boston to Miami. Competitive tennis mattered most, and I couldn’t get enough of it.
In 2024, my life is drastically different, and so are my goals. Both are much simpler. This year, my goal is to hike a new Pacific Northwest trail at least once a month. Minimum. I have no competitive sports goals. None. My only plan is to move, to be active, and to love it. What we put in — and get out of — sports and fitness naturally changes with the seasons of our lives. One year we want to compete, and the next year we don’t. While participation in sports and fitness is important to a well-lived life, there’s certainly no one-sizefits-all. Each of us defines our own goals, and those goals continually change. Despite the changes, what matters is that we move. And MAC is the ultimate place to keep moving, because we offer so many ways to do so. It’s honestly hard to comprehend just how many programs, events, camps, and classes MAC provides, from competitive to recreational to basic services. We may actually have it all (or close to it!). Our clubhouse is a pretty special athletics venue. In 2024, we’ll provide opportunities to participate in 32 different athletic activities, offer more than 25,000 recreational spots in classes and camps, host more than 100 events and tournaments, and give more than 700 junior members and more than 800 adult members the opportunity to represent MAC in competitive sports. Not to mention, all our athletic facilities are available to take advantage of our basic services — swimming laps, shooting hoops, hitting balls, climbing walls, and so much more. The beginning of a new year is a great chance to consider what’s next, to make a plan, and to try something new. I won’t encourage you to make a resolution. That’s too cliché, after all. Instead, I’ll urge you to check out our many, many athletic offerings and encourage you to try something. Try anything. Take a class. Lift a weight. Reserve a court. Join a team. Happy New Year, everyone! May you choose to move in a way that makes sense for this season of your life.
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FACES OF MAC
Big Stockings to Fill Some people dream of a white Christmas, but few ever imagine that the color in question might be painted on the walls of the most famous residence in the country. For MAC member Juanita Lewis, it was a huge honor to be selected from 3,000 applications to serve as a White House volunteer holiday decorator, and she promised to “try my best to do a good job” before leaving to spend the week of Thanksgiving in Washington, D.C. Upon returning, Lewis reported having the experience of a lifetime, from getting to meet First Lady Dr. Jill Biden to working with some of the greatest decorating professionals in the country to bring to life the theme of Magic, Wonder, and Joy. More than 100,000 visitors were expected to pass through the White House during December, and joining the efforts of 300 volunteers to create something of beauty for people of all backgrounds to enjoy was both challenging and deeply rewarding. “As we all know, the White House is where the president and first family of the United States live and work, but it’s also the ‘People’s House,’ where I hope all Americans feel a sense of inclusion and belonging, especially during the holidays,” Lewis says. Each year, volunteers with a love of decorating are chosen to help with the effort, and Lewis wants to make sure the MAC
community knows how instrumental her time on the Holiday Decorating Committee was in preparing her for this amazing opportunity. “Volunteering provides transferable skills that can be applied to other areas in life. The gained experience of volunteering at MAC during the holidays gave me the confidence to fill out the White House application in early September.” Even after being selected, Lewis was nervous to work side by side with professional interior, floral, and landscape designers, as well as artists, window dressers, creative directors, and event planners. However, her commitment to service — the 2023 McAlpin Award winner also has been a member of the Community Involvement and DEI Committees — kept her focused on making the most of the opportunity. That meant challenging herself to climb ladders and scaffolds when needed, work around Secret Service agents, transport boxes full of decorations, and give up her cell phone to security each day when she arrived at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. She even walked a mile each way from her hotel to the White House daily. But she also got to be filmed by HGTV! “In fact, I first noticed the twin brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott of Property Brothers while I stood on top of a scaffold in the Grand Foyer. I was helping fluff snowcovered garlands at the entrance to the East Room,” she says.
Lewis adds that she felt welcomed, included, appreciated, and inspired by all of the talented people she met during her week at the Capitol. “It seems as though every day I met someone new whose esteemed career, profession, or dedicated volunteer work effectively propelled them into tangible opportunities and well-deserved accolades. They were all generous with their time, creativity, and encouragement.” Lewis’ last act before leaving D.C. was to donate food and hygiene products to a houseless man on a park bench, and despite all that came before, she said it was the most memorable experience of the trip. JANUARY 2024 | The Wınged M | 11
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All-American Athleticism Sibling rivalry can be a powerful motivator. Back in first grade, it propelled MAC intermediate member Tucker Dordevic to pick up the big stick of lacrosse, which he’s since used to vault into the game’s loftiest ranks. “I had two older brother who played and for the most part did not really like the game. It was the first sport I felt I was better at than them, so I stuck with it,” he explains. “What makes lacrosse so great is that it combines the physical aspect of football with the finesse of hockey. It is played so fast, and the action never ends.” Nor did Dordevic’s drive for improvement, which resulted in him becoming a US Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association FirstTeam All-American, the 2023 Big East Tournament Most Outstanding Player, and the sixth overall pick in the first round of the Premiere League Lacrosse draft. At Georgetown University, he helped the Hoyas win their fifth consecutive Big East Championship, and now with the professional Maryland Whipsnakes, has been named PLL Rookie of the Year. “At the end of the day, to me the awards and accolades never meant much. What I always cared for the most was the relationships and memories that I would create with my teammates and coaches,” Dordevic deflects. “I can happily say that many of my best friends have come from this sport, and
that is something that I will forever be grateful for.” He also shored up his future options by graduating with a degree in management from Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business. Not that he’s planning to quit the game he loves and has trained so hard for anytime soon. Dordevic says MAC helped him persevere through injuries in the past, and he continues to have a never-say-die attitude. “Being able to train at all times and at different levels was always so great. One
summer I broke my foot and had to get surgery. I couldn’t walk for a few months, and being able to use the pool at MAC was what helped me stay sane throughout the whole process,” he says. “No matter what is thrown your way, continue to find a way to move the mountain and get through it. I was never the biggest, strongest, or fastest, but I always believed that if I worked as hard as I could, it would pay off.”
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2024 BOARD OF TRUSTEES CANDIDATES The Nominating Committee has selected four candidates to join the 2024 Board of Trustees to help lead the club for the next three years. This year’s candidates have extensive experience working with the club’s committee system and participating in MAC activities.
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The candidates are presented and voted on at the Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 6.
Shannon D. Conrad
Theodore Fettig
David S. Hanna
Daniel Williams
MAC member since 2011
MAC member since 1998
MAC member since 2017
MAC member since 2019
MAC committee service: Culture & Style (chair), Ad Hoc Registration
MAC committee service: Culture & Style, Member Events, Family Events, Human Resources, House, Nominating, and Budget & Finance
MAC committee service: Ad Hoc 2020 Lottery, Ad Hoc Membership Initiatives (chair), Membership (chair), Nominating, Triathlon & Running (chair)
MAC committee service: Athletic (Gymnastics and Handball Subcommittees), Multnomah Athletic Foundation Board of Trustees and Grant, Loprinzi Scholarship, and Sasser Scholarship Committees
A goal I hope to accomplish: To successfully launch my children (ages 9 and 12) into adulthood as well-adjusted, content, and successful humans. A cause I’m passionate about: Health and wellness Word that best describes me: Curious Favorite way to spend free time: Travel with my family, ideally to a beach destination (Bali is my favorite). Favorite guilty pleasure at MAC: I am known to stalk the 1891 menu to see when chef has foie gras available. I also love spending time spa-ing in the ladies steam room, hot tub, and sauna.
A goal I hope to accomplish: To trek the Pan-American Highway. A cause I’m passionate about: Education Word that best describes me: Collaborative Favorite way to spend free time: Reading Favorite guilty pleasure at MAC: The cinnamon rolls
A goal I hope to accomplish: Successfully getting my three young daughters into, and through, college! A cause I’m passionate about: Sam Day Foundation, which funds childhood cancer research and family support. Word that best describes me: Evolving Favorite way to spend free time: Spending family time with my wife and girls. Otherwise, getting out on a long run, ride, or swim. Favorite guilty pleasure at MAC: Making an extra run through the buffet line at the All Committee Dinner and Annual Meeting!
A goal I hope to accomplish: Leveraging my extensive military and senior management experience to make a meaningful impact through initiatives like mentorship programs, leadership development, or community engagement. A cause I’m passionate about: Supporting youth who lack the necessary resources or guidance to reach their fullest potential. Word that best describes me: Resilient Favorite way to spend free time: Cherishing quality moments with my family, whether it’s exciting adventures or evenings at home. Favorite guilty pleasure at MAC: Indulging in conversations with the staff, taking the time to get to know them personally.
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Reciprocal Membership: Everywhere You Want to Be Chill Out in Canada or Heat Up in Tampa with New Reciprocal Clubs By Jake Ten Pas
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University Club of Tampa Located on the 38th floor of the Tampa City Center, University Club of Tampa is the longest-tenured, member-owned, nonprofit 501C-7 entity in the area. The UCT offers complimentary continental breakfast every morning, a heavy gratis hors d’oeuvre station every evening from 4-7 p.m., and a reasonably priced “heavy pour” happy hour for members and their guests. The club also offers an elevated a la carte lunch experience, which is available from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday. University Club of Tampa does not provide nightly dinner service, but it does offer two or three themed, seasonal dinners each month. Calendars can be found on the club’s website. Reciprocal members receive a 10% discount off the best rate available at the Hilton Tampa Downtown, which is connected by an enclosed walkway to the Tampa City Center, granting easy access to the club.
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hen it comes to scope and style, MAC might be in a class by itself, but that’s no reason for members on the move to ever settle for second best. Thanks to the club’s reciprocal relationships, members have access to nearly 90 reciprocal clubs offering excellent amenities around the world. From Alaska to Taiwan, some of the best social and athletic clubs open their doors to members with advance notice. This month, The Winged M introduces two of MAC’s newest reciprocal club partners in Calgary Winter Club and the University Club of Tampa. Whether seeking skating, curling, bowling, and an indoor water park when exploring America’s neighbor to the north, or searching for superior dining experiences in the sundrenched south, options abound! As readers plot the vacations and business trips of the year to come, Calgary and Tampa offer compelling reasons to build in an extra afternoon, evening, or whole day to enjoy the exclusive perks of their membership.
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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF RECIPROCAL PRIVILEGES Members in good standing who are at least 21 years of age can request a Letter of Introduction to be issued to the club they wish to visit. Letters of introduction are valid for 30 days from the date they are issued. Visit themac.com/group/pages/reciprocal-clubs or click the Reciprocal Clubs button on the menu screen of the MAC mobile app, to see a complete list of reciprocal clubs and request a Letter of Introduction. MAC continues to establish reciprocal relationships with clubs around the world. Know a place you’d like to see added to the list? Contact At Your Service at 503-517-7235.
Calgary Winter Club The Calgary Winter Club is a premier private sports and social club nestled at the foot of North America’s largest urban park. Since its establishment in 1960, the CWC has remained a cherished second home for its 10,000-plus members. The CWC recently underwent a transformative renovation, highlighted by the addition of a world-class waterpark, complete with an exhilarating waterslide. The club’s expansive, 300,000 square-foot complex has been thoughtfully designed to offer exceptional experiences across a wide spectrum, encompassing aquatics, badminton, bowling, childcare, climbing, curling, dining, fitness, gymnastics, music, pickleball, skating, squash, tennis, wellness, and a youth zone. The CWC’s mission is to continually strive to be the best part of its members’ and guests’ day by enriching their lives through exceptional facilities, programs, and services that support lifelong physical and social well-being. Calgary Winter Club 4611 - 14 Street NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2K 1J7 calgarywinterclub.com JANUARY 2024 | The Wınged M | 17
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My MAC Playschool Fall 2024-2025 Offered by the Youth Programs department and staffed by experienced instructors, My MAC Playschool is a half-day program that runs from 9 a.m.-noon, providing a safe, high-quality program for MAC’s youngest members. The play-based curriculum helps children achieve developmentally appropriate goals while having fun in a small group setting. Daily activities focus on each child’s cognitive, physical, and social development. Children participate in story time, arts and crafts, snack, 40 minutes of active play in the gym, and occasional field trips. There is an option for early drop-off, which starts at 8 a.m. An optional lunch hour takes place directly following class, and there are additional ways for children 3 years and older to extend their day until 4:30 p.m. for additional fees. A non-refundable registration fee of $125 is billed to the child’s account upon confirmation of enrollment. Class size is limited, with registrations accepted on a first-come, firstserved basis.
Registration Details Please make sure children who are enrolling in the program have their own member number. To register a child on your account, please email membership@themac.com. 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 26 – Families currently enrolled in the program should email playschool@themac.com and to be registered on a first-come, first-served basis. Families must include their child’s first and last name, age, and member number, and specify in which class their child will be enrolled. 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 29 — Families that don’t currently have a child in the program but participated in previous years should email playschool@themac.com and to be registered on a first-come, first-served basis. Families must include their child’s first and last name, age, and member number, and specify in which class their child will be enrolled. 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31 — Open enrollment for general membership. Register at themac.com. Please do not email your registration.
For more information, please contact Youth Programs Manager Kristin Bielecki at 503-517-7217 or playschool@themac.com.
Attend My MAC Playschool Open House 5:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 Members and their children have a chance to meet the teachers, see the classrooms, and ask any questions they might have before registration opens for fall 2024-2025. There is no cost to attend. When registering for this event, please include all members who are expected to be in attendance. There is no cost to attend. Strawberry (Ages 2.5 by Sept. 1) Middle MAC YPA301
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*Children must meet the minimum age requirement as of Sept. 1, 2023. **Members who register for the three-day option for the Strawberry class will be waitlisted upon registering until the end of May, when class numbers for the MondayFriday option are finalized.
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Rule Reminder: Locker Rooms: Junior boys’ lockers are on the Mezzanine level, and junior girls’ lockers are in the Subbasement. Adult member locker rooms are off-limits to people ages 17 and younger except on Family Days when accompanied by an adult parent or caregiver. Children ages 4 or older may not enter an opposite-gender locker room, even on Family Days. Junior Guest Privileges: Juniors ages 15 through 17 may introduce one guest (age 15 or older) at a time via the established junior guest check-in process. An adult member may also sponsor a junior guest. Members ages 14 and younger are not allowed to introduce guests to the club unless indicated otherwise in a notice or event promotion. Junior guests will be issued a credential upon entering the clubhouse. Junior members and their guests must adhere to all rules pertaining to juniors and guests. Members must accompany their guest(s) at all times, except when they are in an area of the club that is segregated by gender. Juniors who register a social guest at any entrance and are found in athletic areas will be subject to the daily guest fee and reported to House Committee. Junior guests that are pre-registered and reporting to one of the limited number of classes and camps that are open to guests may be admitted to the club without the sponsoring member by showing the confirmation letter for the class or camp to the entrance staff when entering. The full Club Rules and Junior Handbook are available at themac.com/group/pages/ club-rules.
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Roger Phillip Burpee Jan. 6, 1941-Nov. 12, 2023 Born Jan. 6, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan, Roger moved to Menlo Park, California, in 1956. While on the cross-country move, his family stopped off in Boulder, Colorado, where he fell in love with the University of Colorado campus (which would later become his alma mater). He graduated from Menlo Atherton High School in 1959 as the senior class president and proceeded on to UC, where he was lucky enough to meet the love of his life, Mary Beth (or “MB”). Children soon followed with Greg, Lauri, and Erin, as well as six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. In May 1972, Roger purchased Pacific Detroit Diesel, a Portland-based diesel engine distributorship for General Motors. His association with GM continued for 38 years as he purchased various distributorships in Washington, Nevada, and California. The diesel engine business ultimately led him to develop a close relationship with Roger Penske, allowing him to sell his distributorships to a publicly traded company, as well as creating a lifelong friendship with his racecar buddy. Following the sale of the diesel engine businesses, Roger began building warehouses for commercial real estate investments. These projects covered multiple states, including Oregon, Washington, Nevada, and North Carolina, and continue to be supported by his business partners and his son, Greg. Ever active in the community, Roger served in various board member capacities for multiple organizations, including The Children’s Course (sharing his love of golf with kids), Marylhurst University, Oregon Economic Development Committee, David Evans & Associates, AAA Oregon/Idaho, March of Dimes, and many others. His support of former Gov. Neil Goldschmidt continued when the governor became Secretary of Transportation and frequently reached out to Roger as a trusted advisor.
Continuing with his love of golf, including four hole-in-ones to his credit, in 2010 Roger and Mary Beth founded two scholarships for the men’s golf team at University of Colorado, Boulder. Roger and MB had another world since 1988 when they joined Eldorado Country Club, where they lived approximately six months of each year. They formed countless lasting friendships there where they golfed and frequently wined and dined. Roger had many interests and hobbies, which included being an active member of the Oswego Lake Country Club, Waverly Country Club, Multnomah Athletic Club, Columbia River Yacht Club, Eagle Springs Golf Club, Stone Eagle Golf Club and the Arlington Club. He also supported Mary Beth in her endeavors, including when she served as a trustee of the Portland Art Museum. Next to Mary Beth, his family, and close friends, including Bob Ames and Terry Baker, some of his most treasured relationships were those he shared with his mechanics and business partners. He started a commercial real estate partnership in 1984 with four other Pacific Northwest pals and bought many buildings in the Pearl District, Swan Island, the former ESCO campus, and various other properties throughout the country. Roger has no regrets! He raced cars, flew planes, rode motorcycles, traveled the world, loved a lot, and gave back to countless people. He loved making a deal and left an impeccable track record as a businessman. His numerous business ventures included Anthro Corporation, Micro Power Electronics, Micro Accounting Systems, and Oregon Sign Company. He owned many yachts over his lifetime, some of which were purchased after a very poor round of golf ! Roger and the family enjoyed many summers boating in the San Juan and Gulf Islands. Roger’s family would like for him to be remembered for his generosity, sense of humor, intelligence, and love for his family and friends. He was the type of guy everyone knew or wanted to know, who always had a friendly greeting or a laugh to share. A service was held in November. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to OHSU Knight Cancer Institute.
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The Next Chapter for MAC Athletics & Fitness C.J. Martin & Lisa Miller Aligned in Moving MAC Members Forward By Jake Ten Pas
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s music, movies, and even a Nintendo Switch game have postulated over the years, sometimes “It takes two.” Once, it was “to tango” and later, “to make a thing go right.” Now, with the reimagining of MAC’s leadership structure to add a Fitness & Performance Director to the traditional position of Athletic Director, perhaps a new saying is called for? Somehow, “It takes two to help MAC members reach their full potential” doesn’t have the sound of a hit single, or even a bad romantic comedy, but it does make for a compelling argument when listening to C.J. Martin and Lisa Miller dive into their personal histories and shared hopes for the future of the club. A former litigator, Fitness & Performance Senior Director C.J. Martin arrived at MAC three months ago after years as mastermind of the Invictus Fitness brand and a successful CrossFit coach. Athletic Director Lisa Miller brought a bounty of leadership know-how from her time at schools such as Oregon State and Portland State, as well as her most recent role as Senior Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations at Miami University in Ohio. Each brings ample experiences in their respective fields, and as the following interview demonstrates, skill sets that complement one another’s beautifully. Read on to find out what the dynamic duo of Miller and Martin are excited to explore and champion at MAC in the future.
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Jake Ten Pas: MAC now has two parallel leadership positions focused on different but complimentary aspects of the member experience. How do you see yourselves working together to provide new opportunities for both recreational and competitive athletes? C.J. Martin: I think we have a great, tangible example. Right now, Tennis is extremely busy, so how can we support players in both their performance and their enjoyment of the sport? If they can’t get on a court, then Lisa and I can put our heads together and say, “Hey, we’re going to create performance sessions with the Fitness team, whether that’s Group Exercise, Pilates, or Strength & Conditioning, for those athletes.” We can then target specifically sessions that will make them better at the sport that they enjoy playing without them needing to be on the court playing it at all times. JTP: Court space does seem to be a big issue. How do you fit all of these puzzle pieces into this finite amount of real estate? CJM: Even where you don’t have limited real estate, I think there’s an understanding that in any collegiate setting, in any performance-based setting, you don’t just play the sport — you also take care of your body, you get stronger, you make sure that you’re counterbalancing repetitive movements, and you do all of that in the gym. It’s the opportunity to make sure that we’re working hand in hand with coaches in the Athletics programs to make sure that our offerings complement what people want to do here at MAC.
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a desire to play competitive tennis. Now I work out every morning at 5:30 a.m. before I come into work, and every weekend I’m on the trails hiking. That’s what brings me joy and wellness now. That’s obviously different than the time in my life when I couldn’t think of doing anything other than being on the tennis court for three hours a day and competing. That
was my passion then. Kind of like the club, that’s been the evolution in my life and — who knows? — five years from now I might be playing pickleball. That’s the magic of MAC, that you can do all of those activities here and be an active member for an entire lifetime. That evolution can all happen within these walls as a member of this community. JTP: Based on the trends that we’re seeing, in five years, every man, woman, and child will be playing pickleball. CJM: I’m not going to lie. It’s really fun. I think Lisa and I are very similar. I played baseball in college. I fought internationally from a young age all the way through college in Taekwondo and boxing, and that certainly is not something I’m going to pick up again anytime soon. When I stopped fighting in tournaments, I still wanted to push myself, and so my training was extremely high intensity. It was performance focused. Now at 46, I enjoy waking up at 5:30 a.m. with my 10-yearold son and going into our garage and working out with him. To me, what’s important is that I can do that. I can model for my son, I can support him, but I’m no longer as focused on performance as long as I’m moving, as long as I can go out and hike and do a 20-mile trail on a weekend or something. JTP: You really might be enjoying the last year or two before your son is too cool to admit that he likes working out with his dad in the garage. CJM: I don’t know. I think as long as it’s before school, he might think I’m cool. As long as nobody’s like, “Oh dude, you work out with your dad.” It’ll just be our secret. JTP: Performance was never part of a director-level job title here before you arrived, C.J. What does that mean for both of your areas of emphasis? CJM: It’s kind of going to be a cultural evolution. We’re not just working out for the sake of working out. There are people here who have goals, and whether that goal is to be able to ski with your grandkids or to go out and win a state championship in tennis, we need to make sure that our training is reflective of the goal and that the stimulus matches that. When it comes to performance, how are we tracking that? We need to be able to know if MAC is helping somebody get closer to their goal. That means assessments, progress tracking, celebration of goals, and
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Lisa Miller: I see our two distinct roles as a benefit to the club because now there are two individuals who are working toward their strengths and areas of expertise. My background is in overseeing sports programs, running athletics programs. I’ve overseen strength and conditioning, but I don’t have the level of experience that C.J. has in that realm, and I think vice versa. CJM: My only addition to that would be that we are both part of the MAC team and we are aligned in trying to create a member experience that is open to everybody. I’d say that we’re supplementing and adding capabilities and capacity to improve the member experience. JTP: Given that, how much time do you spend working together, and how much do you divide and conquer? CJM: I think we’re extremely integrated in our work. There are 8,000 people a day who check into that Fitness Room and take part in Group Exercise sessions. My full focus has to be on that and integrating with Lisa and the rest of the executive team on how we can make that a better member experience. She’s doing the same with Athletics. The thought that, prior to us, one person was supposed to do all of that, is astounding. LM: I think it’s so important in both of our roles to have face time with our specific staff and support them in what they do every day. Because they’re really on the ground level. Frontline employees are why members come to this club. They’re very large teams. Athletics in itself is roughly 250 staff members. CJM: And I think we’re 180 or something like that. LM: One person managing all of those people and addressing the member experience they represent would be stretched very thin. It’s really great for both of us to be able to integrate with our groups. JTP: We regularly talk about recreational and competitive athletics, and it’s actually far more of a spectrum than a dichotomy. I recently wrote about a woman who played golf in college, stepped away from sports to raise a family while staying active in terms of general fitness, and now is competing in the senior WPGA. The question of whether someone is a competitive or recreational athlete might depend on the year or stage of life, right? CJM: What we really want to create is a place where you can be a lifelong athlete. That might start in competitive sport, for example as a youth in the Climbing or Basketball program. It might morph at some point to doing some strength training and conditioning for that sport. You might decide not to play that sport, but just to be active in Group Ex, and then you might decide at 40 years old, “I’m going to go back into sport.” We have to be able to flex with the needs of our members to make sure that they can be engaged at any level in any activity that they would like to do, and we can support them in that journey. JTP: Can either of you share a bit about your own lifelong journey in relation to sports and athletics? LM: I grew up playing tennis. I played collegiately at the University of Maryland “What we really want to and then right after I create is a place where you graduated, I played some can be a lifelong athlete.” competitive tennis in the D.C. -C.J. MARTIN area. These days, I don’t have
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creating new ones. That is a little bit new to MAC Fitness. We’re building foundational blocks to start to actually track and understand, ‘Are we doing our part to help our members reach their goals?’ LM: In sports, performance is key. When you think about competitive sports, everyone’s trying to win, trying to get better. I come from collegiate athletics, where you don’t play a sport unless you’re working out in the weight room. Strength and conditioning and sport go hand in hand. That’s the evolution of fitness, wellness, and sports over time in the 21st century — you don’t do one without the other. CJM: I would say strength and conditioning is the foundation of sport. As Lisa said, you’re not going to be successful at your sport if you aren’t fit, strong, and healthy. Sport becomes the expression of your fitness, but without the foundation, you’re going to work really hard to develop skills but not have the underlying foundation to really build as high as you could. JTP: Given your background, Lisa, what similarities do you see between MAC and a college campus? LM: There are two big similarities I see. One is the structure of higher education and collegiate sports in the United States, where there are a lot of committees. The NCAA is the biggest sports committee governance structure in the nation. Walking into MAC with the governance structure that we have here, a lot of people have asked me, are you surprised? Is this so different? How are you managing it? It’s not that dissimilar from what I’ve seen in the past; athletic departments report to the president, who reports to the board of trustees. . I’ve served as an ex officio member on the athletic committee at each institution where I’ve
previously worked. I’m very comfortable collaborating with committees. The other aspect that I think is very similar to college athletics is that community piece. Connection and community are integral to sports. When you’re in collegiate athletics, everyone’s wearing the same logo, you’re on the same team. That’s what I love about sports, and I think MAC has those same values. It’s slightly different, obviously, but we are all part of this incredible, vibrant community and we are here to support each other. JTP: Some people would describe CrossFit — or OrangeTheory, SoulCycle or some of the other “boutique” fitness brands — as having a cult-like following. Given that you come from a CrossFit background, C.J., are you looking to inspire the same devotion here at MAC? Or does it already have it? CJM: I’m straight stealing this, but cult is also short for culture. We’re never going to be a cult because we don’t force you to stay. But we can be a culture of like-minded people who are here to improve their lives both physically and mentally by creating a social network. That is the power of MAC. If you look at my business, Invictus, people are cultlike in their fanaticism because it resonates with them. People wear our apparel because they’re proud to be part of a community that is doing something hard intentionally to improve themselves. They’re doing it in a group environment, holding each other accountable, cheering each other on, and celebrating their successes. I would say that the thing I’m most proud of my last 15 years has virtually nothing to do with the physical results that we’ve helped people achieve. It is that we’ve created a community where they have so much pride in what they do and being part of a community that lifts others up, that they want to share that with the rest of the world. I would love to see MAC have even more of that. I want every MAC member to be walking around Portland with a logo on them to say, “This place is amazing.” JTP: That sounds a lot like team sports, also. Lisa? LM: Very much so. Whether it’s college or professional sports, when you are proud of something and part of a community, you want to wear that emblem, you want to tell people about it, you want to share the stories. That’s what we want at MAC. I want to see the winged M everywhere. When you’re wearing that, you are proud. If I saw one of our members across town wearing it,
I’d automatically say, “I belong to the same community you do.” That’s what we want to help build on.
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“Whether it’s college or professional sports, when you are proud of something and part of a community, you want to wear that emblem, you want to tell people about it, you want to share the stories.” -LISA MILLER
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JTP: Looking at the years ahead, are there any emerging trends that you’ve got your eyes on and are just beginning to think about incorporating at MAC? More importantly, what are you excited to actually roll out in 2024? CJM: There are a couple of things, but I’m not sure I’d call them emerging trends. One is performance metric tracking. We’re going to do that in multiple ways, one of which is using force plate testing with young or injured athletes as a return-to-play protocol to make sure that they are back up to strength that they know what they’re going to need for sport or fitness. The other is just a more general tracking of health. Are we paying attention? Are we checking in with somebody, and do we have a dedicated fitness professional working with them? The hope is to pilot in 2024 this kind of fitness concierge and be able to walk a cohort of people through an evolution of fitness. We’re not telling them their goals, we’re assessing or asking the goal, determining where they’re at, helping them improve upon it, and then constantly fine-tuning to make sure that we’re getting the best results possible. That comes with a performance tracking component, not just activity for the sake of activity. LM: This coming year, I want to look at our space utilization, the data that we have, and how we can prioritize usage in a way that we can serve more members. Whether it’s maximizing the most popular spaces we have or trying to help members access different areas of the club, that’s going to be a lot of the work that I do in the coming year based on all the feedback that I’ve heard in my first three months. Of all the problems to have, I think that’s a good one. We have so many folks who are engaged, so how do we meet their needs?
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CULINARY
CULINARY CALENDAR
Intro to Whiskey Night
Crab Fest
Wine Dinners
6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19
4-9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23-Saturday, Jan. 27
Domaine Divio 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12 – FBA0112
Wet your whistle at Intro to Whiskey Night, hosted by the Social Activities Committee in partnership with MAC’s bar manager Roni Pervizi. Attendees enjoy a welcome cocktail and then taste through a flight of three whiskeys: Scotch, Bourbon, and Rye. A whiskey expert is on hand to discuss the nuances of the styles, history, origin, and more. This is a 21-and-over event. SAE0119 — waitlist only
Crab Fest returns to MAC, featuring the dynamic flavors of Dungeness. Enjoy a delectable buffet of one of the ocean’s most succulent crustaceans, plus paella, fresh salads, cheddar bread, clam chowder, prime rib, and more! Reservations are not required, but they are strongly suggested. Please call At Your Service, 503-517-7235, or book at themac.com/dining.
Ken Wright Cellars 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 – FBA0209 Enjoy a five-course dinner paired with selections from the featured winery. A representative is in attendance to speak to the wines and answer questions throughout the evening. Doors open at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. There is no assigned seating, and seating is first come, first served.
Editor’s Note: The dates for Crab Fest were incorrect in the December issue of The Winged M. The correct dates are reflected here.
Restaurant Hours 1891
Lunch: Fridays 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday 4-9:30 p.m.
Sports Pub
Rise and Shine at the Sports Pub 6-11 a.m. Monday-Friday
Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Joe’s
Monday-Friday 7 a.m-7 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Reservations are recommended, but not required, for 1891. Minors are allowed in 1891 during lunch service and in the East Room only for dinner service. Visit themac.com/dining to make a reservation and for the most up-to-date hours.
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EVENTS
All You Need Is Love at 2024 Valentine’s Dance
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The event’s theme, “All You Need is Love,” encapsulates the spirit of the evening. It emphasizes the various forms of love that enrich one’s life, creating a celebration of the love shared between children and the significant individuals in their lives. The “All You Need is Love” Valentine’s Dance promises to be an evening of joy, connection, and celebration.
Valentine’s Dance 5-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 Register on the Events page at themac.com. SFE209
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n the heart of the MAC community, a delightful tradition is blossoming for the second consecutive year — the Valentine’s Dance, formerly the Lovebug Dance. This enchanting event is more than just a dance; it is a celebration of love and inclusivity, offering an opportunity for children to attend with any cherished individual in their lives, such as parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, or friends. The Family Events Committee welcomes members to the Valentine’s Dance for a night of dancing, crafting, and connecting with the amazing MAC community. Members are invited to adorn their best Valentine’s colors and sparkle (glitter hearts, anyone?) and enjoy tasty treats and beverages in the Ballroom. Attendees can capture their memories for the years to come in an accessible and fun photo booth.
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EVENTS
January
Each winter, MAC celebrates 50-year members at a ceremony
Friday, Jan. 5
Family Fridays 6-8 p.m.
Bring the whole family for a night of free fun and games in the Main Gym. This event is for members only. There is no cost to attend, and no registration required. SOY100
Playschool Open House
Sundays, Jan. 7-Jan. 28
YPA301-YPA303
5:30-6:30 p.m.
See page 19 for more information.
Exploring Guided Meditation
Family Fridays – Handball
Each session in this series highlights a new component of meditation, including breath, chakra and sound, mindful movement, and progressive relaxation. FMA111
Bring the whole family for a night of free fun and games in the Main Gym. MAC Handball pros are also on hand to teach the basics of the game. This event is for members only. There is no cost to attend, and no registration required. SOY101
1-2 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 8
Big Picture Book Group 7-8 p.m.
This month’s book is The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green. Please email Virginia Terhaar at tvirginia@gmail.com with any questions. BPBG2024
Tuesdays, Jan. 9 & 23, Feb. 27, March 12
Business Essentials with Leslie Mullens 5:30-7:30 p.m.
PlayBook Consulting Group offers seminars to members and guests ready to set up their businesses for success in 2024. Each session highlights a new topic, from strategic planning to giving and receiving product feedback. SOA190, SOA290, SOA390, SOA490
Wednesday, Jan. 10
MAC Professional Business Networking Group 7:30-9 a.m.
Members meet monthly in 26 Founders to discuss challenges, successes, and hurdles facing professionals and their enterprises. The cost is $5 to attend. SOA191
Thursday, Jan. 11
Elevate Your Nutrition: Meal Prep Workshop 6-8 p.m.
6-8 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 15
MAC Juniors Portland Winterhawks Outing 1-4:30 p.m.
Junior members ages 10-16 are invited to watch the Portland Winterhawks as they take on B.C.’s Kamloops Blazers. Tickets include transportation to and from MAC, game entry, and a hot dog and soda. SJE115
History Book Club 6:30-8 p.m.
This month’s book is How Cities Won the West: Four Centuries of Urban Change in Western North America by Carl Abbott. The author joins for the discussion. HBC2024
Thursday, Jan. 18
Third Thursdays – MAC Market Experience Third Thursday in the Main Lobby abounds with art, home goods, jewelry, beauty and wellness essentials, tasty treats, and the sips to wash them down.
Friday, Jan. 19
50-Year Member Celebration 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
MAC proudly honors longtime members who are an integral part of this community. This event is by invite only for 50-year members and their guests.
Saturday, Jan. 20
MAC Volleyball Invitational 8 a.m.-6 p.m. MAC Volleyball hosts the first annual January Jamboree featuring local and traveling 16U teams as well as two MAC teams: 15 Premier and 16 Premier. Come support some of the best of club volleyball in the area and root on MAC teams! VBE0120
Saturday, Jan. 20-Sunday, Jan. 21
Parent/Grandparent & Child Tennis Championship 8:15 a.m.
This friendly doubles tournament pairs a child with either a parent or grandparent for a fun weekend of family tennis. TEE0120
Tuesday, Jan. 23
Evening Literary Group 7-8 p.m.
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EVENTS
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Tuesday, Jan. 23
Parenting Boys: From Constant Frustration to Lasting Connection 6-7:15 p.m.
Parents learn how to respond to common reactions, how to best support your child, and practical strategies for channeling big emotions and energy. This Zoom talk is appropriate for parents with children of any age or gender. YPE123
Friday, Jan. 26
Intro to Tibetan Meditation 5:30-7 p.m.
Waitlist only – YOE0126
20s/30s Speakeasy Mocktail Night 7-9 p.m.
Step back in time to the era of flapper dresses and jazz. Learn to make mocktails at home — and put your own twist on them — with a fun, hands-on class. Following the class, socialize with other attendees and enjoy light bites. STE0126
Wednesday, Jan. 31 & Thursday, Feb. 1
MAF Scholarship Volunteer Kickoff Meetings 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31 9-10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 1
Join the Multnomah Athletic Foundation to learn about volunteer opportunities to help select scholarship recipients! Meet new people, learn about the 2024 programs, and hear past recipients’ successes. Learn more at MultnomahAthleticFoundation.com/ scholarships.
February Thursday, Feb. 1
Best Night Ever – Date Night Edition The Culture & Style Committee gathers leading industry professionals, from acupuncturists to makeup artists, for a night of all things self-care and beauty! This year’s event also includes vendors geared toward men’s wellness. SCE0201
Members listen to the introduction of the board officers at the 2023 Annual Meeting
Friday, Feb. 2
Wednesday, Feb. 7
Family Fridays
Junior Night – Laser Tag
Bring the whole family for a night of free fun and games at the club. All events take place in the Main Gym, and food and concessions are available for purchase. This event is for members only. There is no cost to attend. No registration required. SOY102
MAC Juniors ages 8-12 are invited to a thrilling night of laser tag in the Ballroom. Tickets are $30 and include laser tag, pizza, and beverages. SJE0207
Saturday, Feb. 3
6:30-10 p.m.
6-8 p.m.
Flight Over Fear: On the Journey to Inversions 1:30-3 p.m.
Explore yoga inversions through various poses in which your heart and hips are positioned above your head. Prior yoga experience is recommended. The cost is $10. YOE0203
Monday, Feb. 5
Big Picture Book Group 7-8 p.m
This month’s book is Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow by Yuval Noah Harari. Please email Virginia Terhaar at tvirginia@ gmail.com with any questions. BPBG2024
Tuesday, Feb. 6
Annual Meeting
6-8 p.m.
Winter 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
Players and spectators alike are invited! Teams compete in round-robin play with singleelimination playoffs. Entry is open to all players age 18 and older. BBE207
Thursday, Feb. 8
Drag Queen Bingo 7-9:30 p.m.
Poison Waters and Meesha Peru host an evening with plenty of quick wit and entertainment, including a cocktail social before bingo starts at 8 p.m. This event is 21 and older. Dessert, one glass of bubbly, and the chance to win bingo prizes are included. SAE0208
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EVENTS Wednesday, Feb. 14
Thursday, Feb. 22
MAC Professional Business Networking Group
Black History Month Celebration
See page 32 for details. SFE209
Members meet monthly in 26 Founders to discuss challenges, successes, and hurdles facing professionals and their enterprises. The cost to attend is $5. SOA191
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee hosts an evening of dance, music, and celebration including performances, a DJ, appetizers, and an open dance floor! All ages are welcome. SDE0222
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 15
Tuesday, Feb. 27
Enjoy a fun night out with friends while creating a premium floral arrangement to gift or enjoy. This fun-filled event also includes a friendship bracelet making station, a selfie station, lights snacks, a no-host fizzy signature cocktail, and more! SOE0209 – registration
Third Thursdays – MAC Market Experience
Evening Literary Group
opens Jan. 10
Third Thursday in the Main Lobby abounds with art, home goods, jewelry, beauty and wellness essentials, tasty treats, and the sips to wash them down.
Saturday, Feb. 10
Friday, Feb. 16
Join the Evening Literary Group in Kamm for a lively discussion of The Wintering Place by Kevin McCarthy. Please email Martha Dixon at jollyology@aol.com with any questions.
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Friday, Feb. 9
Valentine’s Dance 5-8 p.m.
Celebrate Your Galentine with Pendleton Street Florals
7:30-9 a.m.
Lunar New Year Celebration
20s/30s Cupid’s Cup
Join the Culture & Style and DEI Committees in celebrating the Lunar New Year, featuring Portland Chinatown Museum programming. The event includes an array of sweet and savory Asian-inspired dishes, a dragon dance performance, and live music.
Whether you’re single, taken, or just looking to share the love, this lively and colorful event blends the magic of Valentine’s Day with the excitement of meeting new people. STE0216
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6-10 p.m.
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Saturday, Feb. 17
Saturday, Feb. 10-Sunday, Feb 11
9-11 a.m.
MAC Basketball Invitational 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Come watch the future of MAC basketball as the club’s middle school players compete against local teams. BBE0210
Tuesday, Feb. 13
Senior Mix & Mingle: Wine Tasting 5-7 p.m.
MAC senior singles and guests are invited to spend an evening sampling four wines from Oregon wineries and light appetizers. Come see friends and make new ones. SEN0213
Heartbreaker Run Join in this all-ages, Valentine’s-themed 5K race. Capture memories at the photo booth and enjoy hot cocoa, coffee, snacks, and a kid’s craft. Participants receive a MAC 5K series medal and have access to a Couch to 5K training plan. CAE0217
Monday, Feb. 19
Thursday, Feb. 29
Celebration of Champions 6:30-8 p.m.
Join MAC’s premier athletic celebration honoring nominees and winners of the Joe Loprinzi and Mel Fox Awards and National Champions. CAE0229
Save the Date
Friday, March 1- Sunday, March 3
Pacific Coast Athletic Club Basketball Tournament BBE301
Wednesday, March 6
Name That Tune Bingo
History Book Club
SAE0306 – registration opens Jan. 6
6:30-8 p.m.
Member Art Show
This month’s book is Emperor of Rome by Mary Beard, an analysis of the wild stories that circulated about Rome’s ruthless rulers.
SOE0306 – registration for artwork submission opens Jan. 10
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Wednesday, Feb. 21
Telling Our Stories
Saturday, March 9
MAC Fitness Party CAE0309 – registration opens Jan. 9
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 17
Classmates from Tom Hall’s writing class share some of their stories and their process. Come and hear wonderful stories and perhaps even purchase a book! ASE221
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SFE0317 – registration opens Jan. 17
March 31
Easter Egg Hunt SFE31 – registration opens Jan. 31
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6. Theo Lydgate, male winner 7. Brooke Jones, female winner 8. Group exercise instructor Jack Brennan leads a dynamic warm-up 9. The Gorskis and Seamans 10. Eneida, Jake and Ray Nemecek 11. Lisette, Sebastian, Francesca, Larry, and Isabella Crepeaux, and Michelle D’Rovencourt
Diwali Celebration After a successful inaugural celebration last year, The Culture & Style Committee once again hosted an evening of Indian music, food, and art paying homage to the country’s rich culture and history. PHOTOS BY BRANDON DAVIS
12. Michelle and Dan Feldman 13. Jusleen Bhatti, Abigail Bullock, and Tyler Soo 14. Yoonhui Choe, Allison Birndorf, Rowan Duff-Rollins, and Kerry Duff 15. Amanda and Bikas Tomkoria 16. Shanjida Khan, DJ Anjali, and Nadia Garver 17. Suma and Bipin Thomas, Gretchen Barnes, and Luisa Britten 18. The evening included a Bollywood dance performance and instruction
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Holiday Open House Members kicked off the season at the annual Holiday Open House, complete with the lighting of the tree, holiday bazaar, gingerbread house decorating, and more. PHOTOS BY BRANDON DAVIS
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ew Year’s Resolutions get a bad rap. It may be true that most resolutions are abandoned before they are achieved, but that should not be an indictment of the goal-setting process. The goals are often sound and meaningful to the individual resolving to achieve them, but just as frequently, that individual lacks the necessary tools and systems to stay on track. It’s best to celebrate the newfound motivation that accompanies the turn of the new year and also seek to build tactical skills that allow desired behaviors to become habits before motivation lulls. With these new tools, 2024 can be the year that you build enduring healthy habits.
Identify Why This New Habit Is Important to You MAC members have access to not only robust facilities and programming options but also world-class fitness coaches who are experts in helping them create lasting habits. MAC Fitness Coach Josh Sargeant is a PhD student in human health and performance who is focused on studying behavior change and habit formation. As a first step, he suggests finding the true “why.” “The cornerstone of lasting change is a meaningful ‘why.’ Research shows that when your reasons for change resonate with your personal values, you’re more likely to stick to your
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goals,” Sargeant says. “Start by asking yourself what truly drives you to be healthy. Is it to feel more energetic, to play with your kids, or to challenge yourself ? This personal insight is your guiding star.” Understanding why you’ve chosen your resolution helps to sustain motivation when you get discouraged, as well as ensures that you’ve set your sights on the correct goal. Many abandoned goals were doomed from the beginning for the same reason — the goal was too big.
Start Small, Establish Consistency & Progress Slowly Two of the best books on habit formation, Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg and Atomic Habits by James Clear, share a common starting point. They both recommend setting small, manageable goals that require minimal effort. When developing a new habit, you want to give yourself an enormous chance of success. Lasting habits are formed through consistency; selecting a behavior that deviates too far from your current habits undermines consistency. Accordingly, start with behaviors that are easily achieved. These small habits help you overcome inertia to get started, and then as you build momentum, you can expand into more challenging behaviors. Here’s an example:
Nice job! Desired behavior: Take a walk after dinner. (Say you’re not currently doing this behavior at all.) Attractive, audacious goal: Walk for 30 minutes after dinner every night. Small, realistic path to habit formation: Walk for at least five minutes after dinner four nights per week. Reducing the audacious goal of 30 minutes to an easily attainable five minutes allows you to stay consistent even if a large work project, family crisis, or atmospheric river poses an obstacle to a longer walk that evening. Most people can find five minutes in even the busiest schedule. The smaller goal also doesn’t preclude you from walking for more than five minutes when circumstances permit. So, when you have the time and energy, you might enjoy a 20-minute walk and should celebrate your “extra credit” instead of feeling as if you failed by not making a full 30 minutes. Once you’ve locked in the consistency of walking for at least five minutes, you can start slowly increasing the expectation until, over time, you have developed the consistency to achieve the more audacious goal. This process should be slow and gradual. Before increasing the duration or intensity of a desired behavior, make sure it’s so routine that it doesn’t feel as if it takes effort. Then make sure that incremental progress goal feels equally attainable to the initial behavior goal. If your goal jumps from five to 10 minutes and negatively impacts your consistency, go back to the last point at which the behavior felt routine and start rebuilding from there.
Research consistently shows that positive reinforcement is integral to creating habits — both desirable and undesirable. In Tiny Habits, Fogg points at the game Candy Crush as a wonderful example of how a series of small celebrations can create consistency (or addiction). Every time a player is successful, they receive rewards in the form of points, sounds, and even an affirmation of “Sweet!” As simple as these tiny celebrations may seem, they are the key to keeping players engaged. While it’s unlikely any resolution involves playing more Candy Crush, this principle of small celebrations can be used to drive consistency every time you perform your desirable habit. A celebration can be as simple as a fist pump or an affirming statement said
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Building Healthy Habits Continued from page 45 immediately after the habit is performed. It could also be sensory — for example, eating a small piece of dark chocolate immediately upon returning from a postdinner walk in the example above. The key is to find something you can do consistently and immediately upon completing the desired behavior.
Anchor or Stack New Habits to Old Habits Both Fogg and Clear also advise that the best way to create consistency with a new behavior is to attach it to a habit that is already routine. Think of habits you do naturally without an external prompt, such as showering before work, brushing your teeth, or eating. Chances are good that you don’t need to set reminders to do these things; you just do them naturally in the course of the day. Those are ideal behaviors to which you can anchor a new habit. Use these behaviors as a prompt to act. For example, as soon as you turn on the shower, it could be a prompt to do a set of push-ups before stepping into the shower. Or, putting toothpaste on your toothbrush could be a trigger to take a vitamin or medication before brushing your teeth. In the original example, eating dinner is the routine act to which a five-minute walk is tethered. As long as you’re going to eat dinner, you also receive a prompt to take a walk.
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Recruit an Accountability Buddy Sargeant points to the importance of a positive environment and supportive social circle as being essential to lasting change. “Changing a habit isn’t just a mind game — it’s influenced by your environment, your social circle, and even your beliefs,” he says. “It’s harder to create a habit if those around you don’t value the behavior you’re attempting to adopt, and even harder if your social circle creates disincentives or distractions from making positive change.” Luckily, MAC provides incredible opportunities to be surrounded by a community of like-minded, healthfocused individuals. Pairing up with a friend who is also working on a new healthy habit is a great way to feel supported and accountable to acting consistently. Additionally, MAC’s team of fitness coaches serve as both educators and accountability partners to members and can provide the jumpstart many people need to establish healthy habits. MAC member Jesse Lujan
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Creating an optimal environment also includes orienting around activities that are enjoyable. There are countless ways to exercise and eat well, so don’t feel limited to a single activity or nutritional philosophy. If you like a competitive challenge, take up a sport like climbing, handball, squash, or basketball. If you are a social person, look for more social activities. That could be a group exercise session, water volleyball, pickleball, or a hiking/walking group. There is no place in the world that offers as many healthy activity options as MAC; take advantage of that and jump into something that you’ll look forward to doing consistently.
Make Setbacks Temporary Setbacks often happen on the path to consistency. Life is dynamic, with constantly changing demands on time. Injuries can impact physical abilities, and emotional stress can make previously effortless habits feel overwhelming. The key is to make these setbacks temporary by adapting quickly to ensure that a small rut or setback doesn’t linger. For example, if you built up to walking for 20 minutes after dinner but find yourself with new and significant demands on your time, adapt the plan or return to a five-minute walk until this stage passes. If an injury keeps you from walking, shift the healthy habit to something attainable, like writing in a gratitude journal for five minutes after dinner or taking the same amount of time to ensure that ingredients for a healthy breakfast are easily accessible for the next day. There are times when it’s possible to fully commit and put a lot of effort into healthy habits, other times when simply maintaining is optimal, and times when it’s necessary to step back and recalibrate to adapt. Coach Sargeant reminds everyone that “change happens in stages; it’s not an overnight leap, but rather a series of steps. Understanding your current stage helps tailor your approach, making each step more effective.” It’s important to be honest with yourself and work to the level at which you can be consistent rather than getting frustrated or giving up on your journey. For any MAC members who need assistance to make 2024 the year of adopting new healthy habits for life, please let MAC’s team of fitness coaches know. They are here to help members succeed!
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ew people have the luxury of spending multiple hours per day dedicated to their health and fitness. Most prioritize careers, caring for family members, and enjoying quality time with friends. This makes it imperative that time spent improving health and fitness be efficient and effective. If you’re looking for the most effective way to spend two hours per week to improve your health and fitness dramatically, prepare breakfasts or lunch for the upcoming four to five days. Many fads come and go in the fitness industry, but the most sustained truth is that it’s not possible to out-train a poor diet. How you decide to fuel your body is as important or more important than how you exercise,
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so when it comes to building healthy habits, start with food. No matter what nutritional philosophy you follow, having a plan and preparing your food will always lead to better results than spontaneously hoping you make the right decision about what to eat. This is particularly true regarding morning and mid-day meals, when most people are focused on obligations to work or caring for others and are more prone to eating convenient foods that don’t require time to prepare. Spending two hours on the weekend (or whichever day you have the lightest obligations) can ensure that you avoid any nutritional pitfalls throughout the week. This concept of “meal prep” — preparing
meals in advance to ensure that you have healthy and convenient options when your week gets busy — is the most important way to fast-track your health and fitness when you have limited time.
Leverage Your Rational Brain, Not Your ‘Hungry’ Brain It should come as no surprise to anyone that planning and preparing meals before you get hungry leads to healthier food choices. By planning and preparing meals in advance, you are more likely to control portion sizes, choose more nutritious foods, and avoid empty calories. Being hungry, stressed, or pressed for time may lead to food choices that
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provide energy quickly, which often means high-glycemic carbohydrates. When thinking about meals in advance, many people find that they are far more likely to make nutrient-dense food choices that match their nutritional goals and make them feel good. People are also far more inclined to portion their quantities based on what they believe to be the amounts that will support their nutritional goals rather than eating until satisfied.
Control Your Ingredients with Home-Prepared Meals By preparing meals at home, you have ultimate control over the quality and types of ingredients used. Many convenient food options, whether purchased from restaurants or from the grocery store, use preservatives and sub-optimal cooking oils to ensure that the food has greater shelf-life. When you cook at home, you control not only the type of cooking oils but also the quantity of those oils. Time is a precious resource, so any opportunity to get back minutes or hours allows you to spend more time on your highest-priority tasks. By dedicating a block of time to prepare meals in advance, you can significantly reduce the time spent cooking and cleaning daily. Just think — preparing four or five breakfasts at a time requires you to pull out the eggs, veggies, cutting boards, and pans just once. After you prepare your food for the week, you put everything back and wash the pans just once. While that prep and clean-up process may take slightly longer in the moment, repeating a similar process each day of the week eats up at least two to three times as much of your valuable time. This time savings and knowledge that you have prepared meals for the busy week also serve to reduce stress and decision fatigue. You have enough to worry about in a day, so simply knowing that you have a healthy meal option and don’t have to decide what to eat or where to get it frees up valuable energy.
Dedicating a block of time to prepare meals in advance can significantly reduce the time spent cooking and cleaning daily.
Start Small for Long-Term Success It can be tempting to embark on a meal prep habit by vowing to prepare 10-plus meals per week, but it’s best to start smaller with just a single meal for three to five days. Starting small allows you to find your groove with meal prep while you’re still learning to be efficient with the process. Start with either breakfast or lunch — whichever meal you tend to skip or make poor choices around, or the meal you feel most rushed to prepare. As you get more efficient with your preparation process, add the other meal. Unless you are extremely advanced, leave dinner for spontaneity and socializing with family and friends. The goal is to build a lasting habit that supports your lifestyle, not to create so much structure that it robs your ability to enjoy food with others.
— C.J. Martin
You Ask, Coach MAC Answers! Need fitness and wellness advice for New Year’s goals or resolutions? Ask Coach MAC! Members can submit their fitness and wellness questions anytime, anywhere, and have them answered by one of MAC’s fitness, wellness, or sports professionals. Topics could include goal setting, exercise, training, nutrition, or recovery questions. Visit the Wellness page to find answers or submit a question. themac.com/group/pages/wellness
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Couch to 5K Training Plan Ready to tackle a 5K race in 2024? Whether it’s your first ever or first in a while, this six-week plan — created by MAC personal trainers Patrick Fisher and Jessica Dickson — lays the foundation for your training. It includes a mix of running intervals, strength training, and recovery days to help get your body and mind prepared for race day. Start on Monday, Jan. 8, to get ready for MAC’s Heartbreaker 5K on Saturday, Feb. 17. Members following the training plan are encouraged to register on the Events page at themac.com using the code CAE0107. MONDAY
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Strength Full Body & Core
24 minutes: Repeat 6 times Run 2 minutes, Walk 2 minutes
Rest/Yoga
24 minutes: Repeat 8 times Run 2 minutes, Walk 1 minutes
Strength Full Body & Core
Rest/Yoga
25 minutes: Repeat 5 times Run 3 minutes, Walk 2 minutes
WEEK 2
Strength Full Body & Core
28 minutes: Repeat 4 times Run 4 minutes, Walk 3 minutes
Rest/Yoga
30 minutes: Repeat 5 times Run 4 minutes, Walk 2 minutes
Strength Full Body & Core
Rest/Yoga
28 minutes: Repeat 4 times Run 5 minutes, Walk 2 minutes
WEEK 3
Strength Full Body & Core
27 minutes: Repeat 3 times Run 6 minutes, Walk 3 minutes
Rest/Yoga
30 minutes: Repeat 3 times Run 7 minutes, Walk 3 minutes
Strength Full Body & Core
Rest/Yoga
33 minutes: Repeat 3 times Run 8 minutes, Walk 3 minutes
WEEK 4
Strength Full Body & Core
24 minutes: Repeat 2 times Run 10 minutes, Walk 2 minutes
Rest/Yoga
28 minutes: Repeat 2 times Run 12 minutes, Walk 2 minutes
Strength Full Body & Core
Rest/Yoga
36 minutes: Repeat 2 times Run 15 minutes, Walk 3 minutes
WEEK 5
Strength Full Body & Core
Run 28-30 minutes
Rest/Yoga
28 minutes: Repeat 2 times Run 12 minutes, Walk 2 minutes
Strength Full Body & Core
Rest/Yoga
23 minutes: Run 15 minutes, Walk 3 minutes, Run 5 minutes
WEEK 6
Strength Full Body & Core
Run 28-30 minutes
Rest/Yoga
28 minutes: Repeat 4 times Run 4 minutes, Walk 3 minutes
Rest/Yoga
5K Race Day!
Need some additional support for your training?
Stop by the Recovery Room at the designated times below to talk with Fisher or Dickson. 7 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9 | 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24 | 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 5 | 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb 14
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Prep for Winter & Spring Sports with Pilates Pro Workshops
Get ready for skiing, snowboarding & other winter sports with the help of two Pilates Pro Series starting in January! Karen Altenburg offers two winter sports series — one for members new to Pilates and one for those with experience on the reformers. These workshops help participants strengthen key muscles used in skiing and improve timing, coordination, and flexibility to maximize winter sports adventures!
Starting in February, Jean Leavenworth teaches a Pilates Pro Series to get members ready for golf, tennis, racquetball, and handball! This five-week series focuses on rotational control and how to get the most out of one’s swing! Flexibility and ground force reaction with Pilates and MELT Method techniques will improve participants’ game!
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Pilates Pro – Training for Golf/Tennis
8 a.m. Mondays, Jan. 8-Feb. 12 in the Pilates Studio The cost is $175 for the six-week series.
4 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 1-29 in the Pilates Studio The cost is $150 for the five-week series.
Pilates Pro Winter Sports Level II 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 10-Feb. 14 in the Pilates Studio The cost is $175 for the six-week series.
How to Use Massage Gift Cards Recently received a massage gift card? When making an appointment online or through At Your Service, please put the gift card number in your reservation details to be used when billed, or bring it to your next appointment and let your provider know you would like to pay using a gift card.
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FITNESS & WELLNESS
Meet the Personal Trainer
Winged M: What got you interested in fitness and working in the fitness industry? Nathaneil McDougal: I played sports throughout my entire childhood and was always physically active and loved the gym. Right out of high school, I got my personal training certification in a six-month schooling program through the National Personal Trainer Institute. I’ve been training for a decade since then and have continued to explore and expand the many areas one can pursue fitness in.
I firmly believe that everyone is capable of doing amazing things with their body as long as you listen to what it needs.
BRANDON DAVIS
MAC’s personal trainers help members reach their fitness and athletic goals with individually tailored programs. From sportsspecific training to weight loss to injury prevention and rehabilitation, the staff has a diverse range of specializations and interests. This month, get to know Nathaneil McDougal, a personal trainer and Strength & Conditioning coach who’s been working with MAC members for six months. He enjoys teaching specialty movement classes and hopes to offer more in the future. To make an appointment with McDougal or another MAC personal trainer, email personaltraining@themac.com or fill out a Personal Training Request form at themac.com/group/ pages/fitness-personal-training.
Nathaneil McDougal
WM: What is your fitness philosophy or style? NM: My fitness style revolves around restoring movement and body control, and then getting progressively stronger and more capable. It blends weightlifting, intense stretching, gymnastics, parkour, and other aspects from the many disciplines that I have explored.
WM: What accomplishment are you most proud of in your career so far? NM: I think one of my most proud accomplishments is with a young client I have worked with for a few years. He has competed on a national level in his sport (Ninja warrior), is surpassing me in a lot of strength skill movements that I taught him, and has decided that he wants to pursue being a personal trainer when he grows up. Seeing the love of fitness that I helped create in him is truly rewarding, and helping him build on his exceptional talents is one of the things I love most about my job. NM: What does a typical non-workday look like for you? MM: I am in a circus training company, so most of my non-workdays involve training for high-level acrobatics. As I have a love of fitness and movement, a lot of my free time is spent pursuing my various hobbies that revolve around that. I love to train parkour and rock climbing and do the exercises that support those practices.
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FITNESS & WELLNESS CORNER
New Studio Sound System Installed During November and December, the Fitness & Wellness department completed upgrades to the Group Exercise studios sound systems. Staff thanks members for their patience with studio closures.
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Blood Drive Results Thank you to all who participated in the 2023 Rivalry Blood Drive. With the help of volunteers and donors alike, MAC collected 94 units of blood over the two-day drive. MAC also saw 21 new donors registered. On behalf of the Red Cross, thank you!
Fitness Room Reminders Cubbies in the Fitness Room are available for members using the fitness spaces. Please ensure you have all of your belongings and that the cubbies have been cleared of personal items and trash before exiting the Fitness Room. All items left will be dropped off at At Your Service to be placed in the Lost and Found.
FITNESS & WELLNESS
Positive Impacts of Sport Performance & Physical Therapy Integration In November, Sasha and Karl Kolbeck of Rose City Physical Therapy ran a lower body/ACL movement screen for high school athletes on the MAC Ski & Snowboard team. In addition, the physical therapists met with high school athletes on the MAC Climbing Team in October to conduct an upper-body movement assessment. The purpose of both assessments was to study the athletes’ movement limitations and compensations and strength limitations, then use this information to better inform MAC athletes, parents, and sport coaches about potential injury risks. MAC partnerships with respected physical therapists can have huge implications going forward as the club’s sport and Strength & Conditioning coaches can have a more direct line of communication with a trusted physical therapist. This can be helpful in the case that an athlete should get injured — or better
yet, if the physical therapists identify a potential injury before it happens and inform the coaches of any restrictions or limitations. This infusion of rehabilitation and performance therapy was spawned after MAC Strength & Conditioning coaches noticed athletes seeing external physical therapists for nagging injuries, while coaches did not have a direct line of communication with the therapist about what exercises to avoid or include within the athlete’s programming. This partnership serves as a great first step for MAC Fitness professionals to establish more crosstalk amongst a performance team, while also starting to approach the MAC athlete more holistically.
— Jim Roth-Roffy, Strength & Conditioning Coordinator
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The whole team and coaches after the Free Team competition
Masters Synchro Celebrates Top Finishes at Nationals By Michelle Kinz MAC Synchro Masters brought the heat in Oro Valley, Arizona, as the team attended the USA Artistic Swimming Masters National Championship from Oct. 19-Oct. 22, 2023. Their hard work produced multiple first-place finishes, a second place, and a seventh place, plus many emotional moments for the team. The year 2023 saw an adjustment of age groups for team routines, and MAC Synchro had two teams compete: a 35-49 age group team that brought the pop diva energy with routines to Lizzo and Dua Lipa, and a 50-64 age group team with a high-energy Rihanna medley. The 35-49 team, consisting of Michele Bennett, Marni Davis, Ali Gearheart, Elaine Henriksen, Michelle Kinz, Lydia Kirkland, Marissa Montejano, Kristen Schmedemann, Jen Sterrett, and alternate Felicia Montejano, swam colorful, sassy routines and secured first place overall. The Dua Lipa Tech routine placed second, while the Lizzo Free routine placed first in a tight competition. The 50-64 team, consisting of Jeanine Cavagnaro, Karen Kelsall, Joan Kruse, Jini Miller, Maria Nicholson, Lynn Pettitt, Julie Vigeland, and Bethany Baber, shone bright like diamonds in their high-energy Rihanna-themed Tech and Free routines. The team swam to a seventhplace finish in both Tech and Free, for a final placement of seventh.
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MAC Synchro small routines had an incredible showing, bringing home two golds and one silver. A team highlight was the gold medal finish in the 70s Duet for Vigeland and Pettitt, who swam to a Samba routine. Vigeland and Pettitt have swam together for many years, and this is their highest placement, which led to an emotional celebration of many years of friendship. The 40s Trio consisting of Bennett, Henriksen, and Kirkland defended their first-place finishing routine (a Blackpink medley) from the International Gay and Lesbian Alliance games in London, England, this summer with another gold at Nationals. The 30s Trio of Davis, Kinz, and M. Montejano nabbed a solid silver, swimming to a flapper routine after adjusting from two sets of duets including F. Montejano. The incredible finishes would not have been possible without the support and guidance of the team coaches, Lucie Svrcinova and Bethany Baber. With MACs commitment to excellence and the coaches’ support, MAC Synchro Masters had a fun and successful 2023 season!
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40s Trio Michele Bennett, Lydia Kirkland, and Elaine Henriksen The team shows off their awards
30s Trio Marissa Montejano, Michelle Kinz, and Marni Davis 70s Duet Julie Vigland and Lynn Pettitt
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GYMNASTICS
Adults Can Be Gymnasts, Too When is the last time you did a cartwheel? Or jumped on a trampoline? Or implemented some stretching and jumping into your weekly workout regimen? As people get older, flexibility can become very limited. Adding a weekly stretch-out routine — plus some cardio and strength exercises — can get you well on your way to cartwheel fun again! (Plus, crawling across the foam-filled pit in the Gymnastics Arena is definitely a workout in itself.)
The Gymnastics department offers two open gym times for adult members over the age of 18 on Wednesdays: • Noon-1 p.m.: Free to all; no coach present • 7-8 p.m.: Coach on the floor to assist; $5 fee For more information, email gymnastics@ themac.com. Allie Hsu Brennan Kane and Taylor Burgiss
The benefits of gymnastics for all ages include: • Increases flexibility • Improves bone health • Increases coordination • Increases ability to laugh and giggle when trying new skills!
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• Increases strength
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SWIMMING
16 Junior Athletes Take Home Top 5 Awards On Nov. 19, Oregon Swimming held its annual Top 5 awards ceremony to recognize swimmers and coaches. The MAC Swim Team had 16 swimmers place in the top five in the state of Oregon for one or more events in their respective age group during the 2022-2023 season! Congratulations to Andie Wieber, Bea Liu, Bennett Hughes, CeCe Ku, Charlotte Ames, Ella Palinsky, Eloise Rush, Graham Inman, Lexi Borus, Lucas Williams, Malia McKeen, Mia McGrath, Quinn Hanley, Skye Schwartz, Summer Whittle, and Thomas Olsen on their hard work this season. MAC swim coaches could not be more proud of these swimmers and can’t wait to see what they accomplish this year. Work hard, work smart, work together — go MAC!
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SQUASH
International Squash Community Convenes at MAC Club Hosts a Double Dose of Competition
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or five days, from Halloween night through Saturday, Nov. 4, the MAC Squash community hosted the Oregon Open professional tournament. The event marked a post-pandemic return of professional squash to MAC and drew 21 world-ranked players to Portland. While 16 different countries were represented, local players Phillip Carbajal, Mauricio Sanchez de la Paz, and Gordon Lam proudly competed for MAC.
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Traveling home from Princeton University, where he is a student, Lam played very well and beat Englishman Mark Broekman in the first round. “As a junior, I grew up watching PSA professionals compete at the Oregon Open. I didn’t realize I would be capable of playing squash at this level,” Lam said following the match. He continued his form in the quarterfinals, and after a 63-minute battle with kiwi Anthony Lepper, fell short of victory by only a few points in the fifth and final set.
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The Oregon Open drew 21 worldranked players to Portland Faraz Kahn, laser-focused
The final four saw an international affair of two U.S. players, Spencer Lovejoy and No. 1-seed Faraz Kahn, compete against Welshman Emyr Evans and Pakistani player Muhammad Ashab Irfan. Evans dispatched of Kahn in four sets, while Lovejoy had to make use of all five sets to get past Irfan. The final saw Evans and Lovejoy treat a packed house to a blistering 53 minutes of back-and-forths, but it was the consistency and physicality of Evans that proved to be the difference between these two. Congratulations to Emyr Evans, the 2023 Oregon Open champion! Running concurrently to the professional tournament, and co-hosted with the Lloyd Athletic Club, the amateur-level Oregon State Amateur Championships added to the exciting week of squash. The combination of the two events led to great fun and activities. Large crowds gathered to cheer on the matches while enjoying food and drinks. The professional players joined in the fun, too, even participating in a series of lightning-round challenge against MAC junior players. In one event, the 6-foot-3 German pro Jan Wipperfurth played against 6-year-old MAC junior Raul Khandekar. Wipperfurth ‘s restriction required him to drop to the floor for a push-up after returning each ball to Khandekar! Many laughs and great rallies ensued. Many MAC members graciously welcomed professional players into their homes, offering a comfortable break from the road life of a professional squash player. In the end, a sense of excitement and community around the game of squash was widely apparent around the MAC squash house. Several professional players reported to the Professional Squash Association that the 2023 Oregon Open had been the best tournament of the year for them. With momentum from this year, MAC Squash is already looking forward to 2024. A very special thank you to all patrons, volunteers, and the community for the support. This event would not have been possible without you!
(top) Maurice Reid, Oregon Open 2023 Champion Emyr Evans, and Steve Schaller (above) MAC member Gordon Lam in action against Mark Broekman
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Team MAC Attack: Wendy Whitsell, Becca Spain, Lesley Raphael, Cristin O’Brien, and Aimee Chang
SQUASH
Women’s Squash Players Prevail at Howe Cup After months of evening and weekend training, the MAC Attack women’s squash team travelled to Philadelphia’s premier Arlen Specter US Squash Center for the 89th Howe Cup tournament on Nov. 10-12. The Howe Cup is the United States’ largest and oldest women’s-only squash tournament, having started in 1928. Breaking last year’s record, this year was the largest women’s squash event in the world. Some 300 women and girls in teams of five, and 98 doubles players, competed in the three-day event sponsored by US Squash. It was a squash-packed weekend for the teams playing in A, B, C, and D divisions. Captain Cristin O’Brien lead the C division singles team that included squash veterans Aimee Chang and Wendy Whitsell as well as new squash enthusiasts Lesley Raphael and Becca Spain. Kara OringdulphHale and Marcia Wood represented MAC in C doubles, and Chang and Whitsell took on D doubles. Oringdulph-Hale also played singles for Atlanta’s “Hotlanta” B team in need of a teammate. MAC women’s squash is gaining numbers and talent under the direction of rock-star women’s coach Dulce Ramirez, and her training got results! The singles team shook off some early round nerves and placed
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seventh following a decisive 5-0 win. Both doubles teams triumphed, placing third and fourth in their brackets after hard-fought and inspiring matches. Oringdulph-Hale was Hotlanta’s lucky charm, helping them advance to 10th place in the B division. A strong showing for MAC Attack! The Howe Cup showcases women’s squash growth, popularity, and inclusiveness — and that squash is a welcoming community for women of all ages and levels. MAC Attack players supported each other, made new friends, watched premier talent, and returned to Portland motivated for more squash. Squash is also the newest Olympic sport, starting in 2028 in Los Angeles.
Aimee Chang and Wendy Whitsell, Kara OringdulphHale and Marcia Wood
Squash curious? Bring court shoes and join the women’s beginner groups from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursdays and 9-10:30 a.m. on Saturdays, or the advanced groups 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and 10:30-noon on Saturdays. Racquets and balls are provided. Stop by the courts anytime to watch and learn. Contact squash@themac.com for more information.
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MAC Volleyball Kicks off 2023-24 Season
11-1 Coaches Whitney Johnson and Laura Cartwright Katelyn Aizawa Kate Finley Lanna Heinecke Ayla Evans Josie Spelman Saige Lowrie Daphne Cummings Ansley Bours Lilian Veentjer Maggie Clausen Rosie Arnett-Hayden Olivia Cantwell Finley Leipzig 12-1 Coaches Quin Kloppenburg and Cassidy Galyon Avery Speare Louisa Newberry Kenan Ellis Lucy Finley Ava Hicks Harper Roberts Lyla Fischer Grace Cooper-Jasso Lilah Dennery Gunes Yazici Elle Nelson Caroline Pitman
12-2 Coaches Layla Climer and Amy Harrison Cecelia Crouse Emery (Grace) Brush Grace Albers Eva Arana Sloan Tomlinson Hope Hughes Liberty Hodgson Kennedy Hiller Hayden Stuart Olivia Remick Mabel Baker 13-1 Coaches Carsen Nies & Dominique Doherty Lauren Jones Clara Culbertson Georgina (G) Linden Adrianne Peele Celine Goodson Fiona Sullivan Gemma Hildreth Indie Hughes Violet Fields Eleanor Warlick Annie Hughes Zoe Zenti
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14-1 Coaches Katie Varness & Rachel Bailey Bea Donnelly Brooklyn Kafoury Elle Kafoury Presleigh Inukai Parker Ault Lila Jones Millie Rauch Violet Blair Gianna Yazzolino Damila Axley Olivia Hasle Sophia Dela Mora 14-2 Coaches Alyssa Aubrey & Emilina Merafuentes Pepper Sterling Nola Pittman Nina Perov Sara Fujisawa Alexis Arnot Georgia Marsh Mackenzie Samuels Gwyneth Fairchild Rachel Hart Louisa Langan Emma Donnelly Quinn Jones
ADOBE STOCK
In November, MAC Volleyball held its club tryouts for the 23-24 season. All together, the program created 10 teams comprising 111 athletes. Six teams started competing in December at the CEVA Kickoff tournament in Hillsboro. All teams begin their tournament seasons this month, which include Columbia Empire Volleyball Power Leagues, local friendship tournaments (Eugene, Beaverton, Hillsboro, and Salem), and some travel friendship and national qualifying tournaments. Those tournaments include the Northwest Juniors President’s Day Tournament in the Seattle/Tacoma area, the Northern California Volleyball Association Sierra National Qualifier in Sacramento, and the Salt Lake City Showdown in April. All teams compete in the CEVA Regional tournament at the end of the season in late spring. For now, the teams are busy practicing and training to get ready for their season ahead! Check out the MAC Volleyball website for a complete list of tournaments. If you’re in the area, stop by and cheer on one of MAC’s teams! Congratulations to all the 2023-24 MAC Volleyball athletes.
15-1 Coaches Dani Kellis & Molly Brennan Aila Walker Anaya Johnson Jordan Goettler Sophie Parker Nari Bates Audrey Rosenberg Maeve Jensen Kathryn Urquhart Zoe Olson
16-1 Coaches Nicholas Costello & Gee Gee Crichton Julia Langan Rachel Langan Katharina Dvortcsak Ella Dvortcsak Scarlett Seidel Lily Albright Selin Dogan Lena Hale Eliza Simons
15-2 Coaches Cory Shackelford & Kiara Kersey Ellie Watson Elise Dyer Eva Risch Sammy Wheeler Campbell Jones Brooke Kopetz Sophia Brunmeier Charlotte Faulkner Emma Husko Nora Pitman
18-1 Coaches Ashley Allred & Kristin Bown Bryce Montoya Ruby Schwartz Sophie Hoffman Nikki Nassib Lucy Fujita Tate Thompson Bennett Failla Madeleine Delaney Maya Cardenas-Powell Carolina Cortes
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Tessa Mills, Marley Long, and Penelope Fong (left) Josh Jan and Brooks McLemore in third and second place (right) Alina Atkinson and Neva Scott in second and first place
CLIMBING
Climbers Crush at Qualifying Events From Oct. 14 to Dec. 9, MAC Climbing Team athletes competed almost every weekend at USA Climbing Youth Boulder Qualifying Events. These events allow athletes to gain experience in a competition setting and qualify for Youth Bouldering Regionals. On Oct. 28, MAC athletes competed at a Youth Boulder Qualifying Event at Brimstone Boulders in Hood River. Fortyone athletes attend this event, with many of them standing on the podium. For the girls, Alyssa Keanini placed first in the Female Junior category. Ro Dubois and Tejal Deenadayalu placed first in Female Youth A. Sonja Weatherill placed first in the Female Youth B category, and Tessa Mills placed second in the Female Youth D category. For the boys, Austin Oviatt placed first in the Male Junior category. Brooks McLemore and Ben Chesebro took second and third place in the Male Youth A category. Rowan Eddy placed first in Male Youth C, and Sam Chesebro placed third in the Male Youth D category. On Nov. 4, MAC athletes went to another Youth Boulder Qualifying event at Elevation Climbing Gym in Eugene. For the girls, Katie Evans placed third in the Female Junior category, Alina Atkinson placed first in the Female Youth B category, and Tessa Mills placed second in the Female Youth D category. For the boys, Brooks McLemore and Reeder Smith took first and third place in the Male Youth A category.
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On Nov. 11, MAC Climbing Team took a trip down to Medford for a Youth Boulder Qualifying event at Rogue Rock Gym. Tyler Saito-Takasumi and Sienna Casebeer placed first and third in Female Youth A category. Alison Hansen placed first in the Female Youth B category, and Meena MichelonMeyer placed first in the Female Youth C category. On Nov.18, MAC athletes competed at Bend Endurance Academy in Bend. Alyssa Keanini placed second in the Female Junior category. Neva Scott and Alina Atkinson placed first and second in Female Youth B. Tessa Mills and Penelope Fong placed first
and second in the Female Youth D category. For the boys, Austin Oviatt placed second in the Male Junior category. Brooks McLemore and Josh Jan placed second and third in the Male Youth A category. There are two Boulder Qualifying Events remaining before the Youth Boulder Regional Championship Event. MAC hosts this competition in January, and it brings together the top 260 climbers in the region. Athletes compete for an opportunity to participate in Youth Divisional Championships, with the top 13 in each category advancing from Regionals.
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RACQUETBALL
Racquetball Tradition Returns to MAC The sixth annual Spc. John Pelham Memorial Tournament of Champions was played Nov. 30-Dec. 3 at MAC. The tournament hosted the best players in the world alongside high school through golden masters amateurs in celebration of Pelham’s legacy and service. Highlights included incredible play by International Racquetball Tour and Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour stars, culminating with IRT, LPRT, and Mixed Pro Doubles playing in front of a sold-out Court 10. This year’s event included the world’s No. 1 LPRT player, Montse de la Torre, showing off her skills against eighth-ranked Carla Munoz. In addition, for the first time, a Mixed Pro Doubles match was part of the Saturday show, featuring de la Torre playing with MAC’s Charlie Pratt. There was also a great showing by MAC members playing on their home courts.
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AT H L E T I C S
Player
Division
Sanjay Bedi
Men's Doubles Elite
Partner
Final Result Consolation Champion
Mixed Doubles Open/Elite
Ceci Pratt
Consolation Champion
Chuck Blomquist
Mixed Doubles B
Laura Van der Veer
2nd Place
Jocelyn Bouska
Girls HS Intermediate
2nd Place
Seth Bouska
Men's Singles A
Champion
Zach Bouska
Boys HS Intermediate
2nd Place
Jennifer Briglia
Mixed Doubles B
Zach Goldwyn
Boys HS Intermediate
Champion
Joanie Hofmeister
Women's Singles Open
2nd Place
Robert McGlynn
Men's Singles D
2nd Place
Marc Monaghan
Men's Singles C
Consolation 2nd Place
Ceci Pratt
Mixed Doubles Open/Elite
Charlie Pratt
Men's Doubles Open
2nd Place
Laura Van der Veer
Womens' Singles B
Champion
Vuong Vu
Sanjay Bedi
Champion
Consolation Champion
Mixed Doubles B
Chuck Blomquist
2nd Place
Vuong Vu
Mixed Doubles B
Jennifer Briglia
Champion
Fardad Yamin
Men's Singles D
Consolation Champion
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AT H L E T I C S
TENNIS
Juniors Play in Orange Ball Tournament On Saturday, Nov. 18, MAC held the Junior Team Tennis ( JTT) Orange Ball Tournament. What is orange ball tennis? It is a low-compression tennis ball that bounces a little lower and moves a little slower than the yellow ball. All the equipment, balls, and racquets, as well as the court, have been modified for players age 10 and under. This makes it much easier to learn and succeed, and most of all it allows them to have more fun playing. Two days during the week, MAC has three courts of orange ball classes. The kids who progress and reach a proficient level are invited to try JTT. These are the kids that played in the Orange Ball Tournament. It is so rewarding to see how quickly the kids progress. They can rally, serve, and keep score. This tournament was played first junior
to reach four games. The kids rotated and played multiple matches for two and a half hours. At the end of play, games were tallied. The winners were as follows: First place tie: Gabe Rader and Max Talcott Second place: Landon Qian Third place: Quinn Brown
Other enthusiastic participants were Madeline Lo, Henning Nielson, Bodhi Chauhan, Benton Hansen, and Hansol Lee. MAC Tennis looks forward to the next event!
SKI & SNOWBOARD
MAC Partners with Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Bus Hop on the ski bus this winter! MAC and Mt. Hood Meadows are partnering to bring members lots of opportunities to hit the slopes this winter. All buses leave from the Salmon Street bus stop at 6 a.m. sharp and return by 5 p.m. There are two options from which to choose: 1. Mid-week (Thursday) bus on the following dates: Jan. 18, 25 & Feb. 1, 8, 15 2. Sunday bus in Feb. on the following dates: Feb. 4, 11, 18 & 25
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Both packages include lift ticket, lessons, and rental options for all of the dates listed in that series. Single-date rides are not available. To sign up, register for an account at skihood.com. Use the special MAC URLs to sign up for the ski bus of your choice: -Midweek (Thursday): skihood.com/ store/2386872 -Sunday: skihood.com/store/1782864 See you on the slopes!
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Walk Across America Mileage
Walk Across America is a national program that allows members to create annual mileage goals, with end-of-year rewards. The idea is to set a mileage goal that is reasonable, attainable, challenging, and motivating. MAC members may join at any time. For more information or to submit mileage, please contact Claire Galton at galtoncc@gmail.com. Mileage as of November 30, 2023 Ann Blume 784 Ann Durfee 49,147 Claire Galton 45,502 Norm Frink 17,361 Vuong Vu 3,847 Robert Jarrett 353 Shannon Leonetti 85,355 Harriet Maizels 2,8701 Tom Neilsen 7,742 Linda Opray 22,123 John Popplewell 4,471 Dee Poujade 15,347 Nancy Sergeant 29,784 Carrie Stucky 30,729 Barbara Wetzel 30,300 Ellen Wax 3,366 Dave Huffman 2,670
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Health Insurance
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FROM THE ARCHIVES
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New Year’s Eve at MAC Through the Ages
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Among the club’s many long-held traditions is a lively New Year’s Eve celebration brimming with glamour and gaiety. Travel back in time with a look at how members rang in the new year in past decades.
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