Reflections: April 2015

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wild washington white water A guide for fearless hydrophiles

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beauty of the hunt Why hunting and fishing like a girl is a beautiful thing

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TRAVEL & ADVENTURE ISSUE

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WILD WASHINGTON WHITE WATER

TAKE A T RIP WITH MICHAEL MATTI

BEAUTY OF THE HUNT

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A guide for fearless hydrophiles.

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Photography tips from a local globetrotter.

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Why hunting and fishing like a girl is a beautiful thing.

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The Largest Collection of Diamonds in the Northwest at the Best Prices

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BOURBON BOUND

THREE WAYS TO COOK AN OCTOPUS

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Hop a plane and head down south to the boozy state of Kentucky.

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FLYING HIGH:

A comprehensive guide to getting a pilot license in Washington.

Get a hook into how to cook this adventurous dinner option.

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WHY RAFE KELLEY WANTS YOU TO START ACTING MORE HUMAN A human movement specialist explains how and why you should channel your inner primate.

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THE RACE IS ON

These adventure races are quite a step up from your average road race.

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SIX REASONS TO BET BIG

Being adventurous isn’t always about flying to an exotic locale or pushing your physical limits.

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LETTER

april 2015 MANAGEMENT STAFF

Homegrown ADVENTURES

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think when many people hear the word adventure they conjure up images of traveling around the world to sunbathe on exotic beaches or climb up snowy, remote mountaintops. And they certainly are not wrong.

For those types of adventurers, in this issue, we included features about biking across Baja, paddling around the Netherlands and racing from mountain summit to summit in Canada. Read more on page 58.

But one of the things I love most about this issue is it also features a hearty dose of homegrown adventures. Between a profile on an expert fisher and hunter on page 44 and a guide to finding white water on page 28, there are plenty of ideas on how to navigate the waters of the Pacific Northwest. If you would rather take to the local skies, and possibly learn to fly a seaplane, be sure to read the story on page 32 outlining exactly what it takes to get your pilot license.

One of the stories I found most compelling, however, is about how your local park, trail—or even backyard—can provide the best kind of adventure, the kind that makes you and your family healthier and happier on a daily basis. It features Rafe Kelley, a local expert in human movement, who says the best thing we can do for ourselves is to act, well, more human. To find out exactly what this means, follow his adventures in parkour, swimming, rock and tree climbing, running and strength training featured on page 52.

Happy reading,

Lauren Hunsberger, Editor

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President S. W. Thurston Member Liaison Beth Curtis Executive Chef Chris Peterson Catering Director Jill Parravano Hotel Sales Director Jerry Stotler Athletic Director Sally Reed Aquatics Director Connor Eden Fitness Director Sue Matyas Recreation Director Katie Barth Tennis Director Brian Nash Athletic Services & Spa Director Katie Wallis Financial Manager Jeff Ohlstrom Operations Controller Gina Abadia Communications Director Chelsea Nelson Membership Director Lisa Seibert Human Resources Director Donna Gray

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UPFRONT

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travel

CONTRIBUTORS

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ere we are in the middle of spring, which tells me most people have already begun the countdown to an annual summer escape. Traveling to a new (or familiar) destination is often the most anticipated event on anyone’s calendar. And with some additional advanced planning, your trip may be enhanced using these behind-thescenes tips:

M I C HA MIC H AEELL MAT M AT T T II

Michael Matti is Michael a Seattle-based Matti is a commercial and Seattlewedding photogbased rapher. Find him commercial on Instagram @ MichaelMatti or at michaelmatti.com. and wedding photographer.

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SEE MICHAEL’S WORK IN “R AFE KELLEY” [PAGE 52].

KATIE VINCENT

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SCHEDULE. Travelers often focus their attention on

the destination and attractions, but not on planning flight arrival and departure schedules. Just because a hotel or resort will not allow you to check in before 3:00 or 4:00 p.m. (such as Las Vegas and Hawaii), you could still take an early flight and store your luggage with the hotel so as not to miss a full day of sightseeing. At the tail end of the trip, take a later flight and enjoy an extra dining experience or spa treatment.

Katie Vincent is a Seattle-based freelance writer specializing in outdoor living, wellness, travel and sustainable gardening. SEE KATIE’S WORK IN “FLYING HIGH” [PAGE 32].

TALK TO THE HOTEL DIRECTLY . Regardless of how you confirm your hotel reservation, take a few minutes to call the hotel. Ask for the front desk or concierge, introduce yourself and let them know why you are visiting. Since most large brands and online travel agencies use call centers located somewhere other than the city you are traveling to, these individuals at the property can provide the best assistance—and opportunity for upgrades.

FOLLOW UP ONCE YOU ARE HOME. Comment cards are typically not too time consuming and are valuable tools for us in the hospitality industry. But most importantly, they can lead to special rates and promotions for you for future visits at the property.

As demand for leisure travel has increased over the last few years, you’ve probably experienced increased airfares, rental cars and hotel room rates. While we cannot control these expenses, taking a little time to engage with the hotel may lead to a more valuable vacation experience.

Enjoy your travels!

When she’s not on the road, Haley Shapley writes about travel, health and more from her home in Seattle. SEE

HALEY’S WORK IN “THE

R ACE IS ON [PAGE 58].

CONTRIBUTE TO REFLECTIONS MAGAZINE! Are you an eager writer or photographer? We are currently looking for talented freelancers to join our creative team. If you are interested, please email reflections@bellevueclub.com.

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Spring Egg Hunts, April 3, 4, 5 Let your little ones search for over 4,000 plastic eggs hidden throughout Seattle Children’s Museum.

For more information, visit thechildrensmuseum. org/spring-egg-hunts.

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Winter Draft Basketball League Championship Game

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Lifeguard Review Course

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Session 5 Youth Programs begin

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Short Rib Thursdays in Splash

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Inflatable Obstacle Course

For more information about programs listed on the calendar, please visit members.bellevueclub.com.

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MEMBER EVENTS

FITNESS

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• New to The Spa? Receive your first manicure or pedicure for 30% off.

BCST Strong Congratulations Sam Chong, Bellevue Club Swim Team alum! He completed the Wheaton College SRC Ironman Challenge in a single day! That’s a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bicycle ride and a 26.2-mile run.

Congrats to our Bellevue Boys Our fourth and fifth grade boys’ teams represented the Bellevue Club in the season’s final tournament of the Mercer Island PEAK League. Both teams played well, and the fourth grade team brought home championship t-shirts! The team is pictured to the left with Coach Reggie and Coach Lawrence. Way to go!

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

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Carissa

RITTER POSITION

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Hotel front-office manager

WORKED AT BC

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Snohomish, Washington

BEST MEMORY AT THE CLUB: Meeting one of my favorite celebrities!

FAVORITE PART ABOUT MY JOB: My team FAVORITE MOVIE: The Sound of Music FAVORITE BOOK: The Monster at the End of This Book

by Jon Stone FAVORITE FICTIONAL CHARACTER: Sergeant Olivia Benson, Law & Order SVU FAVORITE PLACE IN THE WORLD: At home with my husband and my dog THREE WORDS TO D ESCRIBE ME: Weird, organized and compassionate I JUST CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: My husband

AN ITEM ON MY BUCKET LIST: Visit the Grand Canyon

SIBLINGS

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HIDDEN TALENT

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MY HOBBIES

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FAVORITE FOOD

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BY THE NUMBERS

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BOTTLE TALK

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BOURBON BOUND Hop a plane and head south to the boozy state of Kentucky, where bourbon reigns supreme.

There is currently a cultural resurgence happening in and around Louisville, Kentucky, leading many travel experts, including those of National Geographic Traveler, to include it on their list of must-see cities. Although the city is historically known for horse racing, most of the recent hype has more to do with the booming bourbon business rather than thoroughbreds. So if you’re in the mood to trade your Washington red wine for an Old Fashioned or Mint Julep, here’s where to go and what to see: URBAN BOURBON TRAIL A self-guided tour of bourbon heritage for travelers who print out a passport or use an app to visit both historic and contemporary bourbon powerhouse bars and restaurants in downtown Louisville. Those who visit at least six venues (there are over two dozen options), receive a special badge of honor.

For more information, visit bourboncountry.com/ things-to-do/urban-bourbon-trail/index.aspx.

WHISKEY ROW A section of Louisville’s downtown Main Street is designated as Whiskey Row, named for the birth of the bourbon industry. Complete with cast-iron storefronts, this historic district has some of the best watering holes and stories in town. You can read tales about the storied street here: louisville.com/tags/ whiskey-row.

BOURBON TRAIL TOURS If you want to go straight to the source, book a tour of distilleries and allow someone else to chauffeur you from location to location.

You can hit all the legendary brands, such as Maker’s Mark, Jim Beam and Woodford Reserve, or opt for the craft bourbon tour. For more information, visit bourbontrailtours.com.

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The octopus, especially in the Pacific Northwest, is an animal of mythical proportion, and stories surrounding its monster-like tendencies have swirled around in folklore for centuries. Food & Wine magazine, however, says there is no reason to fear this cephalopod. In fact, they recently touted it as the new “it” food: “Octopus is on a wave of coolness. ... It’s the new L.A. protein.”

Octopus is also a surprisingly easy dish to cook. The hardest part is achieving a tender, versus tough or chewy, texture. Read ahead for three go-to techniques for getting a hook into how to cook this adventurous dinner option.

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DINING FEATURE

THREE WAYS TO COOK AN OCTOPUS

RED WINE–BRAISED OCTOPUS Braising octopus is one of the most popular cooking methods. It is also a fairly simple procedure. Using a saucepan, sauté a few stock vegetables of your choice (one onion, one large carrot and two garlic cloves) in two tablespoons of olive oil over mediumhigh heat. Add a 14-ounce can of diced tomatoes, one bay leaf and lower heat to a simmer. In a separate skillet, sauté two pounds of cleaned octopus cut into two-inch pieces in olive oil. Cook until brown. Add two cups of dry red wine and simmer for eight to 10 minutes. Then, pour the octopus-wine mixture into the vegetable pot.

Simmer until the octopus is tender, about one hour.

Serve with toasted bread.

GRILLED OCTOPUS Grilling octopus adds a nice smoky flavor. However, it is still important to cook the meat prior to grilling to ensure a tender final dish. To do so, in a large saucepan, cover two pounds of cleaned whole octopus (either a few baby octopuses or one large octopus) with water. Add a generous amount of cracked pepper, a teaspoon of salt, one quartered lemon, one bay leaf and other aromatics of your choice (oregano, thyme, rosemary, etc.). Let simmer for 90 minutes. Heat your grill to high. Coat the octopus in olive oil, and grill for a few minutes until you’ve reached your desired level of crisp.

ODD OCTOPUS FACTS Octopuses have the ability to regenerate tentacles if they lose one during a predatory attack.

Octopuses can mimic both the color and shape of their environment to avoid predators.

Octopuses are thought to have two types of memory, one that belongs to the cups and one to the brain, making them the most intelligent invertebrate on Earth.

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PAN-FRIED OCTOPUS Calamari lovers will love this method. Baby octopus is best for frying. For this recipe, the easiest way to tenderize the meat is with a simple brine. However, because octopus is naturally salty, you only need to dissolve about two tablespoons of salt into four cups of water. Using a large saucepan, make the brine, then add the octopus and let it sit, refrigerated, for at least two hours. When ready to fry, pat the octopus dry, and dredge it with flour. Heat a bottle of vegetable oil in a large saucepan on medium-high.

Carefully place a few octopuses at a time into the oil, and cook for about five minutes. Top with lemon juice and chopped parsley.

DON’T WANT TO RISK IT? If you are not adventurous enough to cook your own, Bellevue Club Executive Chef Chris Peterson recommends trying the dish at Joule in Seattle, where it is served with bok choy and hot bacon vinaigrette. While he typically prefers diners eat at Polaris or Splash, he says octopus won’t be making the menu any time soon.

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w il d was hingto n w h i t e wat e r : (A Guide for Fearless Hydrophiles) In our endlessly moist region, adrenaline junkies can simply turn to our bountiful watersheds for entertainment. Armed with whitewater kayaks, thrill seekers need look no further than the nearby Cascade Range for waterways overflowing with boulders, rapids, waterfalls and merciless drops. With thanks to the American Whitewater organization, we’ve included guides below to three of the roughest, toughest patches of hydrogen oxide in the state of Washington.

MIDDLE ICICLE CREEK LEAVENWORTH, WA | ~5 MILES Johnny Creek Campground to Eightmile Campgr ound

Just east of the Cascades, this picture-perfect waterway spills over granite boulders and is surrounded by alpine forests. Yet this beauty earns a touch of ferocity for those who seek to tame it from the body of a kayak. If you need a Class III warm-up, put in at Ida Creek Campground, else simply jump into the belly of it all at Johnny Creek; there, the water almost immediately builds to Class IV with Roadside Attraction—a series of granite ledges at milepost 9.8—and then picks up quickly for about a half mile of Class IV+ obstacles. A brief respite is followed by the infamous Limbo rapid, which brings a large, churning drop especially in times of high water. Be sure to enjoy the peaceful float from there to Bridge Creek Campground, for it is quickly followed by a series of precarious events: a Class V+ drop with extremely hazardous pin potential and plenty of sieves in which to get stuck, followed by the Ricochet Class IV rapids with an option to take out at Eightmile Campground or continue on for bonus rounds of two miles, which brings a gradient increase of over 180 feet per mile culminating at the unrunnable Snow Creek Falls.

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NOOKSACK RIVER, NORTH FORK GLACIER, WA | 4.5 MILES Canyon Creek Brid ge to Glacier Springs

A stone’s throw from Mt. Baker Ski Area, this frothy creek lies just outside the Mt. Baker– Snoqualmie National Forest, where clearcutting is permitted, making for a messy, log-jammed waterway at times. Watch out for wood! A half mile south of the bridge, the rough-and-tumble begins with large drops like a 10-foot waterfall followed immediately by a narrow slot with three ledges. Next are a series of six-foot ledges leading to a 15-foot waterfall and more six- to 10-foot ledges with very tricky lines to run between.

After the canyon opens for a touch, expect some technical Class V drops, Class IV rapids and a “labyrinth of mini gorges” full of drops and rapids hugged close to a canyon wall. Portage a turbulent Class VI drop here, or take your chances if you dare. From then on, the river’s pace evens out a bit with easier Class IV and V drops with banked turns, tight slots and five- to six-foot drops and finishes with a boulder garden, a mandatory portage and a final ledge before simmering down to Class III for takeout at the Glacier Springs community.

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SNOQUALMIE RIVER, NORTH FORK NORTH BEND, WA | 6.5 MILES Spur 10 Brid ge t o 428th S t. Brid ge

This stretch goes by the nickname “Ernie’s Gorge” in the whitewater community, stretching underneath Mt. Si for an easy commute from the Seattle area. Because it runs nearly year-round—except summer—it is ready to go whenever you have built up the necessary courage and stamina. Per American Whitewater, “when the flows are right, expert paddlers come from hundreds of miles away to challenge some of the most technical and powerful Class V creeking in the Cascades” at this very canyon. Start off with some mellow Class III/IV water in Hancock Rapids before diving into Ernie’s Gorge, where the river serves up two miles of big drops with names like Raft Catch and Room of Doom. After the last drop, stay tuned for the tightly banked Little Nasty and Big Nasty rapids followed shortly thereafter by the playful Toilet Bowl drop.

It all culminates with a seemingly innocuous stretch of Class III that drops unexpectedly over an extreme 25-foot falls called “Jacuzzi,” chased with the ledges and seven-foot drop of Vertical Vortex. Call it a day at the bridge and eat something with lots of calories in North Bend. ➸ To learn more, visit americanwhitewater.org.

For a more mild adventure, the Bellevue Club offers annual rafting trips down the Wenatchee River. Look for details in upcoming issues of Reflections and youth newsletters.

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FLYING HIGH: HOW TO GET A PIL OT LICENSE written

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Forget stop-and-go traffic and commercial flights stuck in the middle seat; it’s time to alight in style. Earning a pilot license is easy and apparently safe enough for 17-year-olds to fly solo, so why settle for mediocre travel when you can soar through the air on your own volition? For those motivated by coastal escapes, even a seaplane certification is not too far out of grasp. So don’t delay the getaways, and get your wings!

Having been raised in the context of an automobile culture, the logistics of becoming a pilot are nebulous for most, so we’ll break it down from here. The process is actually quite simple and airplane enthusiasts can begin lessons at any age—though student flying certificates with endorsements for solo flights cannot be earned until age 16. After that, trainees can put in hours toward one of four aviation licenses: sport, recreation, private or commercial. Each license is slightly different and allows for a spectrum of privileges, though if you earn one set of wings, the hours spent can count toward that next license you’re eyeing. We have selected the basic elements of each to help determine which pilot license is the best fit for your needs.

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local flight schools GALVIN FLIGHT TRAINING SCHOOL Boeing Field, Sea ttle, WA Private, commercial, instrument rating landmarkaviation.com/content/ galvinflighttraining KENMORE AIR HARBOR Lake Washington, Kenmore, WA Seaplane rating kenmoreairharbor.com/ flight-instruction.html NORTHWAY AVIATION Paine Field, Everett, WA Private, commercial, instrument rating northwayaviation.com RAINIER FLIGHT SERVICE’S SEATTLE FLIGHT INSTRUCTION Renton Municipal Airport, R enton, WA Sport, private, commercial, instrument rating, seaplane rating, mountain flying, complex rating, tail wheel and aer obatic rating rainierflightservice.com SEATTLE SEAPLANES Lake Union, Sea ttle, WA Private and seaplane r ating seattleseaplanes.com SNOHOMISH FLYING SERVICE Harvey Field, Snohomish, W A Sports, private, commercial, instrument rating, helicopters (private and commercial) snohomishflying.com

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SPORT LICENSE Age: 17 years or older Flying Range: Anywhere in the United States Bill of Health: Driver’s license or third-class aviation medical exam Time: Daytime only Weather: Only with ground visibility Passengers: One Aircraft: 1,320 pounds, two seats, single-engine piston Speed: 138 mph max.

Altitude: 10,000 feet MSL (mean sea level) Airspace: Class G and E (no radio communication required) Moneymaking Potential: You can share expenses with another pilot Required Training Time: 20 hours total flying (10 instruction, five solo) Average Actual Training Time: 25 hours Testing: Flying check test and computerized knowledge test Average Cost*: $4,400 RECREATIONAL LICENSE Age: 17 years or older Flying Range: Within 50 miles of home airport Bill of Health: Third-class aviation medical exam Time: Daytime only Weather: Only with ground visibility Passengers: One Aircraft: Under 12,500 pounds, four seats, single-engine piston Speed: Unlimited Altitude: 10,000 feet MSL or 2,000 feet AGL (above ground level), whichever is higher Airspace: Class G and E Moneymaking Potential: Can share expenses with another pilot or passenger Required Training Time: 30 hours total flying (15 instruction, 15 solo) Average Actual Training Time: 50 hours Testing: Flying check test and computerized knowledge test Average Cost*: $7,700 bellevue club april 2015 | 33

PRIVATE LICENSE Age: 17 years or older Flying Range: Unlimited (domestic or international) Bill of Health: Third-class aviation medical exam Time: Day or night Weather: Only with ground visibility, unless instrument rating earned Passengers: Unlimited Aircraft: Under 12,500 pounds, unlimited seats, single-engine piston Speed: Unlimited Altitude: 18,000 feet MSL or 2,000 feet AGL, whichever is higher Airspace: Class B, C, D, E and G Moneymaking Potential: Can share expenses with another pilot or passengers Required Training Time: 40 hours total flying (20 instruction, 10 solo) Average Actual Training Time: 70 hours Testing: Flying check test and computerized knowledge test Average Cost*: $9,900 COMMERCIAL LICENSE (Must already hold the Private License) Age: 18 years or older Flying Range: Within 50 miles when flying for hire Bill of Health: Third-class aviation medical exam Time: Daytime only when flying for hire Weather: Only with ground visibility, unless instrument rating earned Passengers: Unlimited Aircraft: Under 12,500 pounds, unlimited seats, single-engine piston Speed: Unlimited Altitude: 18,000 feet MSL or 2,000 feet AGL, whichever is higher Airspace: Class B, C, D, E and G Moneymaking Potential: Can receive money for flying Required Training Time: 250 hours total flying (20 instruction, 10 solo, 220 other) Average Actual Training Time: 250-plus hours Testing: Flying check test, oral test and written knowledge test Average Cost: $6,000–$13,000 34 | april 2015 reflections

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Why? To pilot a seaplane privately or for hire Health: Third-class aviation medical exam Hours: Six to 10 hours Testing: Oral test and flight check test Average Cost: $1,600–$2,600 INSTRUMENT RATING (Must already hold the Private or Commercial License)

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That day for photographer Michael Matti was September 16, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. to be exact. It was the day Instagram, the mega-popular photo-sharing social media site, featured his work across their platforms. In the days following, he went from having about 3,500 followers to over 25,000. In the months following, his fan base grew to 50,000 followers. And in the time it took to read this paragraph, three to four more people probably started following his newsfeed, which is packed with stunning, inspirational outdoor and travel photography and bits of wisdom he’s picked up along the way.

Since then, the notoriety has landed him new friends, travel perks and professional connections with outdoorbased companies, such as Wilderness Culture, Westcomb, The Outbound, StudentUniverse and Flow397. “It’s been a crazy ride,” Matti says. “It’s pretty exciting, and a lot of fun to watch. Life changing, really. It connected me with a lot of people.”

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But even if you’ve never heard of Instagram, chances are you’ve seen his work. In fact, if you’re holding a print copy of this magazine, just flip to the cover. Matti, age 24, has been the Reflections primary editorial photographer for the past few years. He’s shot everything from features about our trainers to portraits for our member profiles to articles on local breweries and ski shops.

But the Indiana native’s absolute favorite subjects are craggy Pacific Northwest mountain landscapes, rugged West Coast sea stacks and the Milky Way shot from a summit on a clear summer night. “I gravitate toward mountains; I love the size and scale of them and how small they make me feel, but in a good way. I’m just in awe of them,” Matti says.

Oh yeah, and he’s also got a thing for travel photography. He has been to 24 countries and 38 states, capturing whatever he happens to find there. “I really love the places that tie in the city with nature, not so much the heavy urban places. For example, in Italy, Cinque Terre and the Amalfi Coast; I love the colored cities rising on the hillsides over the blue water,” he says.

So, for our Travel/Adventure issue, we found it apropos to showcase some of his best travel work. And because he’s such a nice guy, he also shared some of his pro tips about travel photography.

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Composition “Keep a clean composition, and avoid busyness in the photo. Also, if you have people in the shots, try to make them stand out against the background, using color or positioning. The other thing that makes a great photo is subject matter, getting out and shooting somewhere interesting. Those are the two most important things: subject matter and composition.�

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Equipment “I have some things to say on equipment. So many people ask what camera, settings or lenses I use. In the end, equipment is great, but it’s not going to make you a better photographer. A bad camera in the hands of a great photographer is better than a good camera in the hands of a bad photographer. Again, it’s more about subject matter and composition. Although, I will say for some things you need certain equipment; like to shoot the night sky you need a fast lens (2.8 aperture or less) and wide lens. But for most things, it’s not about equipment. I suggest that whatever you have, work with it and learn it. Get the most out of your equipment.

But, if you are interested in investing in equipment, lenses affect photos a lot more, plus they hold their value a lot longer than camera bodies. I’d rather have a more expensive lens than camera body."

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Time Of Day “Different times of day impact shots so much. Early morning and evening have much better light. I also like shooting early in the morning to avoid crowds of people, especially for wide shots, expansive outdoor spaces or urban areas.”

Travel Photography "Expect things not to go as you planned, and be prepared to be flexible. Go with the flow and try not to get caught up on too many things. If you’re hiking mountains when you travel, pack light and be in decent shape to carry the extra 15 pounds of equipment."

Getting Started “Just don’t be afraid to try it; there’s no harm in trying. You can’t expect to be amazing at photography right away. Even the best photographers started by taking terrible pictures of what was around them. Even in my own personal growth, I can look back at photos from just a year ago and think I could have done better.

Photography is very hands-on, and it’s the only way to learn.”

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“ I L OV E T H E H U N T. I LOVE SPOTTING THE FISH AND GETTI NG T H E F LY TO THE FISH AND T H EN WATCH I NG I T EXPLODE OUT OF THE WAT ER . I T ’ S J UST M AGIC.”

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For instance, she tells a story about flyfishing for bonefish in the Bahamas with her husband when both a shark and a barracuda simultaneously went after the exact fish she was trying to land. Jefferson won the fight.

She also has a story about fly-fishing with a group of girlfriends when a large bear feeding on the bank kept her stranded on a rock in the middle of the river.

During other fishing trips around the world, with destinations such as Belize, New Zealand, Canada, Alaska and all across the Pacific Northwest, she’s encountered unexpected lightning on the Salmon River, ticket-wielding game wardens in Alaska and her share of guides who underestimated her talent, spirit and ferocity for landing the fish she wants.

“I love the hunt. I love spotting the fish and getting the fly to the fish and then watching it explode out of the water. It’s just magic,” Jefferson says. “Every time I catch a fish—and I have no idea where these words come from— I yell, ‘Hot dog!’ I just love whooping and hollering.” Once she gets a photo, however, she invariably lets the fish go.

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B E V E R LY ’ S FAVOR I T E FISHING HOLES While she often travels the world to land fish, Jefferson says she is lucky to live in an area with worldclass locations for salmon and trout fishing. Here are a few of her favorite fishing holes:

YA K I M A R I V ER “I love the Yakima River! It is so close, so wonderful and so healthy.

It’s full of rainbows and cutthroats.”

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Jefferson can’t remember a time in her life without fishing, her very first memory is one in which her grandfather taught her the sport using a marshmallow at a fish hatchery in Pennsylvania.

But it wasn’t until the mid-90s when her husband, Don, sent her off for a week of fly-fishing lessons, that she really got hooked.

“I thought I had been fishing my whole life, but in that week I learned a lot; I learned to properly tie flies and the art of casting,” Jefferson says. “By the end of the week, I had fished until my right hand didn’t work anymore, so I cast with my left hand.”

In the years since, she’s amassed success stories of landing epic fish (some of which she keeps photos in her purse), stories about fish getting away, stories about spending entire days with no fish at all, and stories about fishing with her children and grandchildren. But no matter the location or the outcome, Jefferson sums up what the sport brings to her life. “In the end, it’s really all about the beauty of being outdoors, sharing it with girlfriends or my husband,” she says. "I like pushing myself for new adventures.”

And, of course, a large part of the fun is the camaraderie she creates with her fishing partners. Jefferson often travels and fishes with Don (her “constant play pal”) but she also finds great joy in sharing the typically male-dominated sport with other women.

“Sometimes it’s more fun to fish with a woman because of the laughter and not having to have everything perfect. I find women more easily laugh at losing a fish, or at falling in the water or when there are no fish,” Jefferson says. “Plus women are extremely sharing of everything, all their knowledge. They are excited for everyone else; men tend to be more independent.”

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The same goes for her hunting trips, where she hunts mostly waterfowl and upland birds, such as duck, pheasant and chucker in the Pacific Northwest.

For fours years now, she has done so with a group called Glamour and Guns. It’s an organization that encourages women to pick up the sport of wing shooting without the intimidation factor of participating in sport that, like fishing, is traditionally maledominated. She says she loves sharing the outdoors experience with some of her dearest friends.

“I love the whole beauty of it, seeing the dogs work, seeing a dog flush a bird or making a long-range retrieve. Then the dog brings it back to your hand, and you have it for dinner,” Jefferson says, who has become proficient in cooking wild game cuisine, often hosting dinner parties at her home.

Understanding how exciting hunting and fishing can be for women, Jefferson makes it a priority to recruit more women to the sports. “I have a hiking group, a moms’ group, and I’ve exposed all these women to fishing and shot-gunning, and it’s been such a positive experience.” She also likes to remind women they can still be feminine and glamorous in the woods. “I love all the clothes and fashion; I love camouflage and tweed!” she says.

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Why Rafe Kelley Wants You to Start Acting More Human afe Kelley is a specialist and curator of human movement. Raised by two yoga instructors, he was a basketball player and gymnast (and gymnastics coach) in his teens. He also studied various forms of martial arts, including Muay Thai and jujitsu. A few years later, Kelley added CrossFit coach and weightlifting trainer to his résumé.

Currently, he trains in the disciplines of capoeira, modern dance, sprinting, functional range conditioning, juggling, stick spinning, swimming, tree climbing, general roughhousing (yes, he consciously practices this) and the list goes on. Then there is his deep fascination with parkour, the practice of navigating obstacles by jumping, running, flipping or swinging over them, a skill set he primarily taught himself by watching videos and training deep in the woods.

To some, Kelley may seem simply unable to commit to a single discipline, but dig deeper and the reason behind his generalist mentality may actually be the key to helping people of all ages and abilities achieve vastly healthier bodies and happier minds. “I’m a generalist because as a mover, as a human, you need capacity in all these things. And I think ultimately we as human beings feel better when we’re generalists; specialization is often extremely limiting.”

Kelley, in fact, has become so adept at meshing together everything he knows about strengthening, stretching, protecting, conditioning and moving the human body, he now hosts movement seminars and speaks at conferences around the world, as far away as Australia. In addition, companies like Prana, the hugely popular apparel and accessories company, are taking note. They featured Kelley in a video called Return to the Source, which demonstrated his inimitable nature-based parkour skills, which lay at the foundation for his training system called Evolve Move Play.

But how does this complex marrying of movements make people healthier? And how and why does it differ from the kind of sport-specific or goal-specific (think marathons, body building, etc.) training in which most Americans take part? Well, it all starts with his belief that there is a current epidemic going on within the general population— a widespread problem that most people no longer know how to move like humans.

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“We spent 60 million years tree bound; we’re arboreal animals.

That’s why we have grasping hands and binocular vision, because we are primates.”

What Kelley means is that we as a culture are quickly losing the capacity to perform inherent, basic human movements such as climbing trees, running through the woods, jumping, falling safely, swimming and—what he believes to be among the most important—playing and interacting with each other in a way that builds strength and mobility.

“Take the average person,” Kelley says. “By the time they’re 5 years old, they’re stuck in a box and prevented from moving normally. They’re told to sit still for hours at a time. So, what I see is every 5-year-old can squat perfectly and has perfect mobility. Then by 7, kids start to have excessive pronation, with their feet turned out and medial knee collapse. They also have overhead range of motion and strength problems, and it’s because we have crowded out movement for so many other sedentary things.” As he describes it, as we grow older, these limitations and lack of movements only compound and worsen.

On top of that, Kelley explains that for decades the collective solution to combat and reverse our increasingly sedentary culture is to play a sport—soccer, football—or run and so on. But Kelley hypothesizes this type of remedy can actually create further problems. “It’s pattern overload, and those athletes are at risk for injury because they aren’t given other movement options. And more importantly, they’re still not being primates, grasping and climbing, they’re being specialized sport athletes,” Kelley says.

This doesn’t mean, however, he believes people should give up organized sports or a favorite sport all together; just approach the training differently and with more awareness of how our bodies have evolved to move rather than forcing our bodies to adapt to our sport of choice. “There is an epidemic of injuries in specialized sport because athletes don’t take care of being humans first. They try to be a football player first. In my opinion, you can’t be a great football player and a healthy football player without being a healthy human first,” he explains.

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Kelley often brings up the importance of recognizing our human instincts and primate lineage because he says it’s vital in understanding how the human body functions on the most basic level. Take climbing trees for instance, an activity many people give up in their early years. “Right now one of my obsessions is navigating trees. It’s where our bodies are from,” he says.

“We spent 60 million years tree bound; we’re arboreal animals.

That’s why we have grasping hands and binocular vision, because we are primates.”

Kelley says he sees the evidence of removing this one simple, primal task, this one simple way to play from people’s lives. He explains how the vast majority of people can’t do a

single pull-up. Can’t lift their body weight with their arms.

This fact affected him especially when he spent some time in the Skagit Valley, a notably more rural area than the Seattle metro area, training some kids who spent significantly more time playing outside. The vast majority of them could perform a pull-up, meaning they had significantly more strength and mobility in their upper bodies. The difference, he says, is all of them listed regularly climbing trees and running around the forest for fun, an activity that Kelley says is at the base of good human movement. “What people don’t understand is the cost of not climbing trees,” he says.

And speaking of trees, it’s important to note that while Kelley is one of the founders of Seattle’s Parkour Visions Gym, he has since branched out and now prefers to do 99 percent of his parkour-style training and teaching outdoors. Again, this is with the idea in mind that the body is healthiest and happiest when allowed to move and play in its natural environment. He prefers the outdoors for a few reasons. First of all, because it’s a much more challenging terrain, with more obstacles and challenges.

And second, because it’s just more fun. “Nature is more complex, so it offers a more interesting environment to train in, but it’s also more beautiful and soothing to be in.”

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Climb, Run, Flip, Swim and Play with Rafe

Because of the multidisciplinary nature of his philosophy, it’s sometimes hard to grasp what you’ll get out of an Evolve Move Play session with Kelley, so let’s break it down.

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Based on his background in parkour, gymnastics, martial arts and strength training, clients can expect to hit three main areas of concentration: locomotives (stretching, joint mobility, gymnastics and other body weight exercises), manipulatives (weight lifting, juggling, stick spinning and anything that involves moving objects), and interactives (martial arts, partner dance and play with others). He says the part most people are unsure of at first is the combat, but usually it is ultimately the most rewarding because it encourages people to revisit the kind of playfulness they experienced as a child. All of the concentrations are taught in progressions, making them extremely safe for anyone.

For more information, visit evolvemoveplay.com.

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THE RACE IS ON A step up from your standard running, biking or paddling event, adventure racing combines all three— and often more activities—in one package. Largely popularized in the United States by Mark Burnett’s Eco-Challenge show that began in the 1990s, adventure racing has been growing by leaps and bounds in recent years. Single-sport endurance racing is becoming more mainstream, too, although it’s far from easy. Whether you’d like to test the waters with a short, local race or are ready to tackle a multiday expedition in a foreign land, these events all have one thing in common: They’re certainly not boring.

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Oak Hill, West Virginia >> oarevents.com May 16, 2015 Outfitted with a topographic map, a compass and hopefully a keen sense of adventure, you’ll race 70 to 80 miles over a full day (that’s right, no sleep). That includes mountain biking, hiking/trail running and even whitewater rafting class III to V rapids. Competent navigation is necessary over some challenging terrain.

AFTER THE RACE: Drive an hour north to Charleston, the state

capital of West Virginia, where you can see the largest state capitol dome in the country. It was designed by Cass Gilbert, the same architect who designed the U.S. Supreme Court Building.

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BAJA BIKE RACE

Tecate to Ensenada, Mexico >> bajabikerace.com June 21, 2015 Head south of the border for a 73-mile ride that climbs almost 4,000 feet through Baja California. If you’re the competitive type, gun for a top-three finish for prize money ($250 to $750), or try to be the fastest up one of the hills to be proclaimed King or Queen of the Hill. If you’d rather treat it as a ride as opposed to a race, that’s welcome, too.

AFTER THE RACE: Celebrate your

finish at Hussong’s Cantina, a local institution since 1892. John Wayne, Bing Crosby, Steve McQueen and Marilyn Monroe all stopped by this watering hole; join their illustrious ranks with a strong margarita and a handful of peanuts.

THE BEAST ADVENTURE RACE

Port Gamble, Washington >> unleashthebeastnw.com May 23, 2015 Ease into the sport on the lovely Kitsap Peninsula with a day of paddling, mountain biking and trail running. No navigational skills necessary on the marked course. Choose from the Mini Beast category (5K, 10K, 5K) or the Beast category (10K, 20K, 10K), participating as an individual or a team. There’s also a 24-hour Beast (a continuous loop for 24 hours) for teams only.

AFTER THE RACE: Wander the shop-

filled streets of nearby Poulsbo, known for its Nordic heritage. Sluys Poulsbo Bakery makes for a delicious stop. The only problem is what to choose—the Viking Cup (a cinnamon roll filled with cream cheese), a gingerbread man the size of your head or the classic maple bar offer just a glimpse of the many tempting treat options.

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CANADIAN DEATH RACE

Grand Cache, Alberta >> canadiandeathrace.com August 1, 2015 If having “death” in the name doesn’t scare you away from this race, perhaps the three mountain summits, 17,000 feet of elevation change and major river crossing will. If that still sounds like fun, lace up for 77 miles of good times in the truly scenic Canadian Rockies. Despite that foreboding name, the race has never had a casualty—although you do need to ensure you’re prepared to keep it that way.

AFTER THE RACE: Make your way to Banff National Park, check in to the Fairmont

Banff Springs and make an appointment at the luxe Willow Stream Spa for a little rejuvenation. You can also visit Banff Upper Hot Springs well into the evening for stargazing and soaking in sulfate-rich mineral water.

SUP 11-CITY TOUR

Leeuwarden, Netherlands >> sup11citytour.com September 2–6, 2015 Stand-up paddleboarding is fun. Stand-up paddleboarding five straight days across more than 135 miles of water—that’s where it starts to get grueling. Fortunately, it’s also very beautiful as you float through the province of Friesland’s pastoral terrain, dotted with traditional windmills, idyllic townscapes, and plenty of grazing sheep. If you’re not up for the entire distance, you can paddle as part of a team or for just the weekend.

AFTER THE RACE: The Eise Eisinga Planetarium in Franeker was completed in 1781 and

is the world’s oldest-functioning planetarium. The impressive solar system model—said to be built by Eisinga to prove to people that the planets were not going to collide and incinerate the Earth—uses 10,000 hand-forged nails.

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SEATTLE SUPER SPARTAN

Snohomish, Washington >> spartan.com October 17, 2015 What you’ll run into over the eight- to 10-mile obstacle course is something of a mystery, but you can expect mud, barbed wire, fire, water and at least a little bit of suffering. The average finish time is about two and a half hours, with the most elite knocking it out in 80 minutes.

AFTER THE RACE: Once you’ve picked up your swag

(a finisher’s medal, clean T-shirt and free beer) and indulged in the post-race festivities, go home and take a nap. You’ve earned it!

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We’ve always been impressed by the accomplishments of our Financial Advisors.

Barron’s seems to agree.

Jason, the professionalism and experience that landed you a spot on Barron’s list of the top 1,200 Financial Advisors, for the second year in a row, is a bright example of the quality of advice we seek to provide at Morgan Stanley. Thank you for the work you do each day for your clients and for carrying forward the culture of excellence at our firm.

Bellevue Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley Jason L. Weese, CIMA,® CFP® Family Wealth Director Financial Advisor 500 108th Ave NE, Suite 1900 Bellevue, WA 98004 425-453-4784 www.morganstanleyfa.com/ bellevuewealthmanagementgroup jason.weese@morganstanley.com

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Investment Management Consultants Association, Inc. owns the marks CIMA,® Certified Investment Management AnalystSM (with graph element),® and Certified Investment Management Analyst.SM Source: Barron’s “Top 1,200 Advisors,” February 23, 2015, as identified by Barron’s magazine, using quantitative and qualitative criteria and selected from a pool of over 4,000 nominations. Advisors in the Top 1,200 Financial Advisors have a minimum of seven years of financial services experience. Qualitative factors include, but are not limited to, compliance record and philanthropic work. Investment performance is not a criterion. The rating may not be representative of any one client’s experience and is not indicative of the financial advisor’s future performance. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors pays a fee to Barron’s in exchange for the rating. Barron’s is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Company, L.P. All rights reserved. © 2015 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC.

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1. The prizes are big—really big. Special giveaways often include prizes such as $250,000, new cars and international trips.

2. Gladys Knight could be your evening entertainment.

She will be in concert on April 2.

3. You can get to know the local experts. Lit Cigar Lounge Manager Josh Weltmer and Beverage Manager Scott Diaz recently contributed an award-winning pairing of a cigar with flights of Glenfiddich whiskey for the Glenfiddich Kindred Spirit Competition hosted by the Tasting Panel magazine.

4. It’s electric. More electric car–charging stations have been added for the environmentally conscious players.

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5. There are three new happy-hour options in three different restaurants—Mist Bar, 12 Moons Asian Bistro and Terra Vista.

6. There’s an app for that. If you want to continue the fun, the Play4Fun app lets you hone your skills from your smartphone or computer.

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The Mercer Island Country Club and Bellevue Club annual tennis tournament enjoyed another successful year.

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EVEN YOUR CHOICES W I LL H AV E C H O I C E S. There is no one-size-fits-all retirement. That’s why there is truly no end to the choices you’ll find when you live at The Bellettini Retirement Community. You’ll have options upon options in wellness, fitness, dining, travel, social activities, and more. Do you know how fun it is to be able to select from a variety of activities so immense it boggles the mind? We invite you to find out at a complimentary lunch and tour. Call 425-450-0800 to schedule.

1115 - 108th Avenue NE • Bellevue, WA 98004 • 425-450-0800 • www.thebellettini.com

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ONGOING EVENTS bellevue club FITNESS See a Group Personal Training or GPX Schedule (available at the Athletic Services Desk) for a full list of classes.

RECREATION • Youth Camps & Programs ➼ bellevueclub.com/youth • Basketball leagues & lessons • Racquetball & Squash

TASTE • Polaris Half-Price Wine Night Tuesdays

• Karate Club • Private Dance Lessons • Music Lessons AQUATICS • Youth Swimming Programs & lessons ➼ bellevueclub.com/youth

The Bellevue Club merges 200,000 square feet of world-class wellness facilities and innovative restaurants with unique recreational and social opportunities.

Here is a small sample of classes and events happening at the club. For full lists of adult classes and events, pick up the latest copy of the Bellevue Club Connector or visit www. bellevueclub.com/fitness/BCconnector.pdf.

• Private Swim Lessons • Masters/Adult Fitness Swimming

• Wine Flight Night in Polaris Fridays, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

• Cosmos Happy Hour M-F, 3:30-6:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.-close Sa, open-close • Splash Short Rib Thursday Thursdays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m..

• Inflatable Obstacle Course

• Luna Happy Hour M-F, 6-8 p.m. Sa & Su. 4-6 p.m.

• Water Runner TENNIS • Adult & Junior Group Lessons • Mixed Doubles Night • Men’s Night & Ladies Night • Junior Tennis Team & USTA Program

CLASSIFIEDS VACATION RENTALS

SERVICES

CANNON BEACH (ARCH CAPE). Exquisite oceanfront. Elegant and romantic 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, all new interiors with sweeping 180-degree views, stone fireplace, cherry, stainless, ceramic and quartz, with hardwoods, vaulted ceilings, DSL and hot tub. No smoking/pets.

Weekly minimum. 503.803.0370 or tunquelen@comcast.net.

DAVE’S PAINTING, INC. 25 years Eastside custom painting. Pressure washing driveways and patios. Free estimates. Owner present at all jobs.

425.747.2543.

KAUAI, POIPU BEACH, KIAHUNA PLANTATION. 1 bedroom deluxe condo. Ocean/ lagoon/garden view. $210/night. 425.643.1805, ext.

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KIHEI, MAUI. Beach front 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condominium.

Ground level. Steps out to 4 mile sandy beach. Maalaea Surf Resort.

425.463.5437.

RAINCITY CONCIERGE. Personal Assistant Services for the Eastside and Seattle. Let us help you get organized in 2015.

Member of NAPO ( National Association for Professional Organizing ) For a listing of our many services please visit our website, www.

RainCityConcierge.com. 206-351-1101

PARIS. Chic 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartment in 7th Arrondissement. Walk to Seine and Eiffel Tower. 206.328.0897.

To place a classified ad call 688.3162, email reflections@bellevueclub.com or visit www.bcreflections.com *Classifieds deadline is the first of the month prior.

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BRAIN TRAINING april 2015

Working out your brain is just as important as working out your biceps, so consider this your monthly dose of cognitive strength training.

ACROSS 1. Andrew Lloyd Webber hit 5. Low digits 9. “Bleah!”

12. Rev. Roberts 13. Suffer from 14. Woody herb 15. Produced 17. Campus facility 18. Awful review 19. It may be educated or wild 21. Clergy counterpart 24. Hatchery sound 26. Communal pronoun 27. “I’ve finished,” on a radio 29. Santa’s burden 33. To’s partner 34. Explosion maker 36. Kicks 37. Piquancy 39. Punishment for a sailor, maybe 40. IT worker’s complaint 41. Drink garnish 43. Take home, as a pet 45. Inside info 48. Angle opener 49. Heavy weight 50. Grew larger 56. Texas tea 57. Apple discard 58. Jogger’s gait, perhaps 59. Paper towel measure 60. Sebaceous gland woe 61. Reasonable try

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DOWN 1. Minor player 2. “What ___ friends for?”

3. Malibu hue 4. Failed as a sentry 5. Comparative word 6. Cereal crop 7. New Year’s ___ 8. Bulrush relative 9. Craving 10. Dolls’ accompaniers 11. Fashion lines

16. First synthetic fiber 20. Downs’ opposite 21. Barn area 22. A psychic may see it 23. Attend to a pressing detail?

24. Corolla part 25. Goofs up 28. Adjective for a cad 30. Retro hairdo 31. Crescent horn 32. Like most sweaters 35. Midwest hub

38. Local mail H.Q. 42. Long stories 44. Cockpit array 45. Layover 46. Spring 47. Partner of one?

48. Elder, e.g.

51. “___ so fast!”

52. React to spilled milk?

53. Drunkard 54. Waste watchers’ org.

55. One who’s coming out

* For answers, please visit bcreflections.com.

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