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going to survival school A guide to gaining all the outdoor skills you’ll ever need
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A paddle to the finish Train for the largest paddleboard race in the Northwest
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Living in a vertical world Meet one young climber pushing herself to new heights
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A PADDLE TO THE FINISH
LIVING IN A VERTICAL WORLD
GOING TO SURVIVAL SCHOOL
Train for the largest paddleboard race in the Northwest.
Meet one young climber pushing herself to new heights.
A guide to gaining all the outdoor skills you’ll ever need.
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CITY SCENE Sun’s out! So slip on some cutoffs and get ready for a cold one at the Washington Beer Festival.
CHEF’S CORNER Executive Chef Chris Peterson shares his favorite Thai-inspired summer dish.
BOTTLE TALK Summertime Washington wine events in Woodinville, Walla Walla and beyond.
ON A QUEST FIT FOR QUEENS Two sisters go in search of a refined retreat in Victoria.
MEET A MACKLORETTE Jennie Pegouskie opens up about touring with Grammy-winning artists Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.
THE BEST IN BACKYARD GAMES A collection of classic, quirky and do-it-yourself backyard games.
Departments 08 Up-front 10 Calendar 12 Newsfeed
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14 Employee Q&A 64 Classifieds 56 Body | Mind 66 Editor’s Picks 58 F-Stop
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EDITOR’S LETTER MANAGEMENT STAFF
In Celebration OF SUMMER
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eing new to the Northwest, I recently learned there is a popular saying about summertime here: “It’s beautiful, but it doesn’t really start until July 5.” But growing up in the South, where summer usually starts closer to April Fools’ Day and bathing suit weather stretches well into September, I couldn’t wait any longer to celebrate the season. So, from wildflowers to wine tastings to water sports, this issue is dedicated to everything that makes summer so sweet. For our adventure-loving readers, we’ve included a few inspiring stories about warm-weather outdoor sports. If you’re anxious to challenge yourself on the water, I suggest reading “A Paddle to the Finish,” which highlights the largest standup paddleboard race in the Northwest. The best part about the event: it takes place right here on the Eastside. If you’re looking to reach new heights this summer, let Nicole “Coco” Mar, a local nine-year-old climbing phenom, show you the ropes. Coco got her start on the small climbing wall at the Bellevue Club just a few years ago and is now competing against top athletes across the country. Her story is on page 30. Those hoping for a truly wild, Bear Grylls-esque experience can check out our guide to survival schools, where you can sign up to learn everything from primitive hunting skills to tanning techniques and more. But because summer is about so much more than sports, we’ve included plenty of information about outdoor wine events, concerts and festivals where family and friends can gather to relax enjoy to some summer sunshine.
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GETTING A
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t’s officially summertime, and that means it’s time to bare your skin. But before you do, it’s important to treat it, preparing it for the sunshine. As the spa director for the Bellevue Club, I have compiled five helpful tips for getting ready for summer and keeping your skin healthy and radiant all season long.
HALEY S H A P E LY
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 “ON A QUEST FIT FOR A QUEEN” [PAGE 44].
1. PROTECT: Find a good sunscreen and use it. Protect the skin, and remember to be consistent with sunscreen usage. You should use about a shot-glass-size amount for your body and about a teaspoon for your face. Make sure you are reapplying it at least every one to two hours that you’re in the sun. Recommendation: SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion SPF 50 2. EXFOLIATE: Get rid of dullness and dryness by exfoliating your whole body. While in the shower, gently work a body scrub of your choice into your skin using circular motions over your entire body. Also be sure to do the same thing on your face and neck with a facial exfoliator. It’s best to do this at least two to three times a week for beautiful, glowing skin. Recommendation: Eminence Apricot Body Sugar Scrub
K AT I E VINCENT
Katie Vincent is a Seattle-based freelance writer specializing in outdoor living, wellness, travel and sustainable gardening. R E A D K AT I E ’ S W O R K I N “ S U R V I VA L SCHOOLS” [PAGE 38].
3. HYDRATE: Stay hydrated throughout the day. Drink plenty of water and lather on your favorite lotion or body oil to help lock in moisture. Make sure you apply either lotion or body oil right after drying off from your shower to help optimally seal in moisture. Recommendation: Eminence Naseberry Body Lotion or Apricot Body Oil 4. GET A HEALTHY GLOW: If you use a tint, make sure it is the safest option. You should rid the idea of using a tanning bed and move on to a good sunless tanner that won’t do any damage to the skin. Sunless tanners are generally easy to apply and still give you a healthy skin-kissed glow throughout the summer. Recommendation: St. Tropez Bronzing Mousse 5. TREAT YOUR FEET: Winter boots are long gone, and it’s time to bring out the sandals and flip-flops. It’s time to show some TLC to your feet and get them ready to be seen. Make sure you treat yourself to a pedicure or even give yourself one at home. Scrub off dead, dry skin from the cold months, and make sure to use a foot scrub or file a few times a week. Next, find a bold, new summer polish color to keep your toes looking pretty.
Enjoy the sun,
KATIE WALLIS, Spa & Athletic Services Director
SAMANTHA STORZ
Bellevue native Samantha Storz interns at Reflections and loves w r it i n g a b o u t new topics and events.
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of NOTE BELLEVUE CLUB’S 35TH ANNIVERSARY The Bellevue Club is celebrating 35 years. In appreciation of you, the members who helped us reach this milestone, various departments will be offering specials throughout the month of August. Please look in next month’s issue of Reflections magazine for more details.
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COMMUNITY june 2014
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
Kenneth Koenig
➼ POSITION: Overnight engineer ➼ WORKED AT THE BC: 24 years ➼ BEST MEMORY MADE AT THE CLUB: Watching my supervisor, Hugh, cut the corner of the pool too close and fall in. ➼ HOBBIES: Playing games, people watching. ➼ SIBLINGS: Three older, two younger.
➼ THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE ME: Quite thorough gambler. ➼ FAVORITE MOVIE: “Old Yeller.” ➼ FAVORITE FOOD: Steak and baked potato. ➼ I JUST CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: My truck. ➼ FAVORITE PLACE IN THE WORLD: Snoqualmie Valley and eastern Washington.
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Sun’s out! So slip on some cutoffs and get ready for a cold one. This Father’s Day weekend, The Washington Brewers Festival will be hoppin’ at Marymore Park. Dad may find his new favorite brewsky as he chooses from 300 different beers from 88 local breweries. Beer not really your thing? A variety of ciders and wine are offered as well, so everyone’s bound to discover something to buzz about. You’ll need to get a babysitter for Friday night’s 21+ party, but the rest of the weekend is family friendly. There will be gourmet festival munchies, live music, games and even a root beer garden for the tykes. They’ve thought of everything, including a special discount at the Marriot, just in case. Tickets are $20 advance and $25 at the door. Six tasting tokens come with admission. Designated drivers guzzle unlimited soda and water for only five bucks.
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INGREDIENTS FOR THE CHICKEN 2 stalks of fresh lemongrass, pale inner core only, minced 1 tablespoon coriander seed, cracked 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice ¼ cup canola oil
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Salt and freshly ground pepper 1½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, butterflied FOR THE DRESSING 4 Thai chiles, thinly sliced 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced ¼ cup light brown sugar 1/3 cup tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/3 cup Asian fish sauce FOR THE SALAD 2 pounds seedless watermelon, cut into balls of various sizes (about 3 cups) 2 heirloom tomatoes, cored, cut into half-inch pieces ½ pound of green cabbage, thinly sliced (or lettuce of your choice) ¼ cup chopped cilantro ¼ cup chopped mint
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In a bowl, combine the lemongrass, coriander, lime juice, oil and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Let it marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes. Light a grill, and oil the grates. Season the chicken with more salt and pepper. Grill the chicken over moderately high heat, turning once, until cooked through and lightly charred, about six minutes. Let cool slightly. Then shred chicken into strips by hand. In a food processor, combine the Thai chiles, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, lime juice, fish sauce and ¼ cup water. Pulse until the chiles and garlic are finely chopped. Pour the dressing over the chicken and cabbage. Stir in the watermelon, tomatoes, cilantro and mint. Neatly arrange the salad in the center of four cold salad plates, sprinkle with fresh cilantro and mint and then garnish with a lime wedge. CHEF’S PAIRING A delicious bottle of rosé wine, or better yet a pitcher of mojitos.
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BELLEVUE CLUB WINE DINNERS All summer long, the Bellevue Club is hosting wine dinners on the last Thursday of the month at Polaris. Each dinner begins with a winemaker reception at 6 p.m. and is followed by a five-course, wine-paired dinner at 6:30 p.m. Featured Wineries: June - Forgeron Cellars July - Pomum Cellars August - Alexandria Nicole Cellars For more information, call 425.637.4608
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june 2014
BOTTLE TALK
Washington Summer Wine Events Summertime in Woodinville and Walla Walla is synonymous with great food, great tasting and the best outdoor concerts and warm weather events around. Here’s a small sample of what wine enthusiasts can expect this June. For a complete guide to summer wine events, please visit our blog, accessible through bcreflections.com.
CHATEAU STE MICHELLE
Allen Stone, June 13 An R&B singer who describes himself as a “hippie with soul,” Stone is a local Washingtonian with a lot of heart. Sarah Mclachlan, June 20 - 21 With her new album “Shine on” coming out May 6, fans will hear a mix of McLachlan’s fresh music and old favorites. Merle Haggard, Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell, June 22 True classic country that speaks to the soul. John Legend, June 28 Legend’s silky voice keeps him coasting to the top of the charts. Tickets to this event could be hard to come by but well worth the search. ➸ Ticket prices vary. For a complete calendar and ticket info, please visit ste-michelle.com/visit-us/ summer-concerts/list
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Walla Walla Valley’s “World of Syrah” event, June 19-21 A quick weekend road trip will lead you to Walla Walla Valley’s “World of Syrah” event, featuring 60 Walla Walla winemakers as well as renowned guest winemakers and wine critics. Prepare to compare and contrast growing conditions and wine styles from the most elite Syrah locations in the world. ➸ For more information, please visit celebratewallawalla.squarespace.com
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Thirteen-mile races are usually associated with road running. But the athletes taking part in the sixth annual Race Around the Rock will not be lacing up their running shoes. In fact, most of them won’t be wearing shoes at all.
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ON SEPTEMBER 7, race organizers estimate that hundreds of competitors will grab their boards, paddles and sunscreen and take off on what has grown into one of the largest—if not the largest—paddleboard race in the Northwest. “The sport is really starting to gain momentum,” says Jeff Underwood, event organizer and co-founder of Northwest Paddle Surfers. Athletes of all skill levels and board sizes will race around Mercer Island, competing against each other in the 13-mile main event for $10,000 in prize money. The event, which partners with the Athletes for Cancer organization, also includes a 3.5-mile course, a kids’ race and a team relay race for those who prefer giving up some of the glory for a less strenuous length. “You can go as hard or leisurely as you want,” says underwood, adding that beginners are “absolutely welcome.” The top finishers in the main event can expect to cross the finish right around two hours depending on the conditions, which means these competitors are cruising at a pretty quick clip. Luckily, if you’re in it to win it, you still have plenty of time to train.
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Underwood says the obvious thing to do for training is spend as much time on the water paddling as you can, citing Juanita Beach as one of the best Eastside spots for getting in some mileage. But there are also a few other areas of fitness that might help as well. “Core exercises would definitely help training because you use a lot of your core when you’re paddling,” Underwood says. “Any cardio activity is great.” If your goal is less about the fight for first and more about just finishing, Underwood says getting out on a paddleboard is still very rewarding because it offers people a unique view of their city. “It definitely gives you a different perspective. You get all kinds of surface glares when you’re sitting down in a kayak, but when you’re standing up, you have the ability to see things you wouldn’t normally see, like harbor seals and other critters swimming under you.” ➸ For more information, please visit roundtherock.com
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Bellevue Club Member File #23
The Jump Shot Junkie Although this member hasn’t played an actual game of hoops since 1975, you can find him shooting baskets at 5:00 am each and every day. No, he doesn’t want to join your pickup game, but he will challenge you to a friendly game of P-I-G. Beware though, as this sharp-shooting sniper has been fine tuning his jump shots since before most of us even considered joining the Bellevue Club. Accept his challenge, but be prepared to have your ego crushed by a man wearing shorts that reveal a little too much thigh.
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V E RT I CA L WO R L D
NICOLE MAR, WHO IS 9 YEARS OLD AND OFTEN GOES BY COCO, ARTICULATES WHY SHE LOVES THE SPORT OF ROCK CLIMBING USING JUST A FEW SIMPLE, BUT ENTHUSIASTIC, WORDS: “IT’S FUN,” SHE SAYS. “I LIKE GOING HIGH. I LIKE GOING FAST.”
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COCO, AGE 5, ON THE BELLEVUE CLUB CLIMBING WALL
COCO’S FACE LIGHTS UP WHEN SHE TALKS ABOUT MAKING “BIG MOVES,” WHICH ARE QUICK AND POWERFUL MOVEMENTS USED TO GET TO HOLDS THAT ARE HARD TO REACH. “I like the feeling of catching air in the process of making the moves and the burst of energy,” Coco says. She also likes to mention her biggest climb to date, which was an outdoor climb in which she scaled 400 vertical feet up the side of a mountain using multiples ropes. But what she doesn’t talk much about is that she is an athlete on the rise, ranking extremely well in her local division for her age. Nor does she dwell on the fact that she is already busy racking up first- and secondplace titles this competition season. She’d rather talk about the simple joys of going really high and fast. This is only the second competition season for the young athlete. The first took her all the way to the nationals last year in Atlanta. The secret to her early success? “I just figure it out once I get up there,” says Coco.
Her mother, Gail, laughs a little at this because she knows that Coco trains hard, going to the indoor climbing gym Vertical World two to three times a week for up to three hours at a time. She is part of the Vertical World team, which regularly ranks as one of the top three teams at nationals (there are both individual and team rankings). Coco has been officially climbing since she was in kindergarten, when she first took an indoor rock climbing class at the Bellevue Club. Coco says her penchant for scaling things, however, started much earlier. “I used to climb things inside the house when I was younger. I climbed out of my crib before I was 2 years old and over my child gate. I also used to climb furniture, shimmy up the walls in doorways in our house, climb on the outside of the car,” Coco says. “Parks these days have small climbing walls, and Coco loved those as well, so it
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seemed like a natural progression. She is truly a climber at heart and often seems fearless,” Gail adds. But it’s more than a lack of fear that gets Coco moving. She has an obvious affinity for setting and reaching concrete goals, which has helped her excel at the gut-checking sport. “I like climbing because it can be an individual thing. I can set my own goals to climb a certain problem or route and try to accomplish that,” Coco says. “When you’re up on the wall, it’s just you there and you have to figure out where to put your feet and hands. I like that
challenge.” Like many sports, there are multiple seasons and different disciplines within the sport. Coco’s specialty at the moment is speed climbing, which is indoors. But as she continues to improve her skills, she hopes to get outdoors more and more. “It’s easier to climb outdoors because there are a lot more options than with the set routes indoors. There are a bunch more places to hold on,” Coco says. “You can use whatever nature gives you.” Gail explains how the transition from indoor to outdoor is one
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FOLLOW IN COCO’S FOOTSTEPS Want to try your hand at climbing? Head to one of the spots below for beginner classes. And if you’re a little nervous, Coco has some reassuring words of w i s d o m : “ O n e of m y f r ie nd s sometimes does it with me, and I tell her if she falls, it’s just a mat. It doesn’t hurt.”
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that they are taking seriously. “Safety is a huge thing when you’re outdoor climbing,” Gail says. “This is one of the many reasons we have yet to do that many outdoor climbs because we are still learning, so her outdoor climbs have been with guides, coaches or experienced mentors.” That’s right, Gail says, despite Coco’s passion and impressive performances thus far, the whole family is still very much in the learning phase, which means the climbing world could see big things come out of this fearless young girl in the upcoming years. After an impressive showing in regionals in May, Coco will be competing in divisionals in June. There, she will be climbing for a spot at nationals. 36 | june 2014 reflections
But aside from the accolades, Coco has already gained a lot from the sport, including physical strength, confidence, a passion and a sense of identity. She also notes that she loves being a part of the climbing community, and that she has already met great climbers of all ages who share her passion and have helped her progress in the sport. But one of the most unexpected outcomes is that the whole family has started climbing. “We now climb as a whole family when we go on vacation,” Coco says, who sites places like Joshua Tree, Smith Rock and Red Rock as places where she would like to climb in the future. “I also want to try ice climbing in Colorado and expand on other disciplines of climbing.”
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schools In our fast-paced daily existence it is easy to ignore the subtle eccentricities of birdsongs and to blindly pass by the healing power contained within common backyard plants. This disconnect from nature makes the mere prospect of losing electricity—let alone a fullblown apocalypse—all the more terrifying. Fortunately, six Pacific Northwest schools are eager to take your hand and facilitate a muchneeded healing journey back to nature. Well, that and to help you prepare your tribe for any potential emergency or disaster.
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EARTHWALK NORTHWEST Issaquah, WA While the school certainly offers shorter classes for those with day jobs, the crux of Earthwalk’s curriculum is their intensive and supportive long-term programming. Wannabe conscientious hunters might pursue the “Path of the Hunter” mentoring program, while those who would rather delve deep into primitive living skills or ethnobotany and herbalism might enjoy the seven-month-long apprenticeship programs. Dropin classes include flintknapping (making stone tools), seaweed and coastal foraging, tanning, cedar basket making and more. ➸ earthwalknorthwest.com
WILDERNESS AWARENESS SCHOOL Duvall, WA Operating out of Duvall since 1983, this nonprofit organization calls upon students to use all their senses to hone their intuition and combine this wisdom with the inquisitive mind of a biologist to fully engage their learning minds. The Wilderness Awareness School’s distinctive “mentoring” approach allows students to guide their own outdoor education, whether that lasts one day, one week or even nine months. Drop in for classes on everything from bird language, edible plants, wooden bow making and bushcraft (creating and using tools from scratch). Dedicated survivalists might consider their Anake nine-month intensive program for the most intimate and spiritual nature experience. ➸ wildernessawareness.org
ALDERLEAF WILDERNESS COLLEGE Monroe, WA The only wilderness school in our area offering the internationally recognized Permaculture Design Course, Alderleaf is situated in a rural valley about 35 miles north of Seattle and offers its students a wide selection of weekend, weeklong and yearlong survivalist and permaculture-based classes. Drop in for a course on brain tanning, wild mushroom identification or flintknapping, or stick around for a long-term apprenticeship or certification course in wilderness survival, sustainable living or wildlife tracking. ➸ wildernesscollege.com
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WOLF COLLEGE Puyallup, WA Designed with the intent to teach their students to become skilled nature educators, the Wolf College repertoire offers daylong workshops and evening classes in subjects like animal tracking, backcountry crafts and permaculture basics. Adults can also escape city life to enjoy “summer camps” and expeditions such as Honorable Hunting and Fishing and the Homesteading Skills Intensive: Processing Plants and Animals. Those looking to teach these skills to others might enjoy the school’s apprenticeship programs in the instruction of outdoor leadership, herbalism and ethnobotany, wildlife tracking, homesteading and outdoor survival. ➸ wolfcollege.com
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CEDAR MOUNTAIN HERB SCHOOL Mt. Vernon, WA Led by herbalist Suzanne Jordan, Cedar Mountain offers intimate classes and apprenticeships in wildcrafting (gathering natural plants for edible or medicinal use) and homesteading. Seasonal apprenticeships offer dedicated students a weekly intensive class to explore medicine making (tinctures, oils, salves, decoctions, etc.), fermented foods, food forests, food preservation, natural chicken care and more. A practicum supervisor for Bastyr’s herbal science students, Jordan also offers daylong harvesting intensives for everything from mugwort to devil’s club as well as special-interest classes such as Herbal First Aid and Herbal Support for Anxiety Relief. ➸ cedarmountainherbs.com
NORTHWEST SURVIVAL SCHOOL Winthrop, WA One of the benefits of being an outdoor student in the Methow Valley is that no matter where you’re surviving, you know your classroom is going to be gorgeous. Deeply rooted in worldwide indigenous traditions, this class offers a series of structured courses: an introductory Primitive Survival Skills class and three levels of Northwest Survival Skills. Students will learn shelter construction, hydration methods, trapping, tracking, as well as how to survive whitewater rafting or hunting accidents, plane crashes and other unfathomable disasters. ➸ northwestsurvivalschool.com
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y sister and I grew up taking weeklong road trips punctuated by a lot of Holiday Inn Express stays and countless meals at Applebee’s. We cherish those memories, but now that we’re older, our tastes have changed — so for our first vacation together sans parental involvement, we decided on the theme of “sophisticated sisters’ getaway.” Of course, no one does sophistication better than the Brits, but with England out of the budget, we headed north to Victoria, British Columbia for a royally lovely weekend of strolling through gardens, browsing boutiques, and donning our finest floral dresses for afternoon tea (pinkies up!). Upon arriving to Vancouver Island via the Victoria Clipper boat from Seattle, we met the valet from OAK BAY BEACH HOTEL, who sired us to our room. After a run of more than 80 years, the local landmark set in a residential Victoria neighborhood closed in 2006. In late 2012, with 95 percent of the previous hotel recycled or reused, the doors opened once again, welcoming guests in search of a little luxury. If our room’s crown molding details, chandelier, and heated bathroom floor hadn’t won me over (and they did), the panorama from the floor-to-ceiling windows would have. (oakbaybeachhotel.com) Hard as it was to tear myself away from the view, downtown Victoria, in all its seaside splendor, awaited. Our first stop was the most quintessential of all: afternoon tea at THE FAIRMONT EMPRESS. The ivy-covered, chateau-style hotel has been the icon of the city since the early 1900s, welcoming everyone from Queen Elizabeth to Shirley Temple. Ruffled dresses and sensible heels in place, we made our way to the Empress Tea Lobby, filled with hand-carved tables and muted antique furnishings. ( fairmont.com/empress-victoria)
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After the strawberries and clotted cream, dainty sandwiches and scones, petite desserts, including rose petal shortbread and lemon curd meringue tarts, and plenty of cups of the Empress Blend (created specially for the hotel), we felt fortified enough to head to the Royal BC Museum, chronicling the history of the province, and CRAIGDARROCH CASTLE, a Victorian-era home known for its stained-glass windows (and controversial Dunsmuir family who resided there). (royalbcmuseum.bc.ca) bellevue club june 2014 | 47
Back at Oak Bay Beach Hotel, we enjoyed dinner in THE SNUG, a lively pub off the lobby. We somehow ended up with every dessert on the menu once the wait staff caught on to our rampant sweet teeth and indecisiveness over what to order. Plump with pastries, all we had the energy to do was slink into the outdoor seaside mineral pools and stay quiet in hopes we’d hear a whale breaching. Vowing to eat less and move more the next day, we headed to the Inner Harbour for a kayaking trip with OCEAN RIVER ADVENTURES. With owner Brian Henry as our enthusiastic guide, we paddled past seaplanes and herons as we learned about the harbor’s history. The highlight was floating through the GRILLIGAN’S “drive-through,” a paddle-through window that provides donuts to hungry kayakers. While you can walk to the floating Fisherman’s Wharf, home of Grilligan’s, paddling there really makes you feel like you’ve earned your donuts, scoop from Jackson’s Ice Cream, and stroll around the floating homes. (oceanriveradventures.com) At that point, it’d been almost 24 hours since we’d had tea, so we immediately set to remedy the problem by paying a visit to SILK ROAD in Chinatown. The silver-tin-filled shelves were like magnets for my sister, a tea aficionado who’s long lamented the fact that coffee options far outweigh tea ones, at least in Seattle. Here, that wasn’t an issue. (silkroadteastore.com)
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Hunger finally pried us out of the cozy shop, and we were on to RED FISH BLUE FISH, an upcycled cargo container featuring fresh seafood. There’s always a line, but on the plus side, we made friends standing in it. One gentleman even drew us a map with points of interest, which just underscored a point we had already learned: everyone in Victoria is ridiculously nice. (redfish-bluefish.com) The next morning, after frolicking through Victoria’s crown jewel, the photogenic, worldfamous BUTCHART GARDENS (and having more tea!), we spent our remaining hours browsing the adorable shops of Lower Johnson. When my sister and I had different goals, I sent her on her way and set a time and place for us to meet. “Mom would never let us split up!” she exclaimed. “This is so great.” Oh, Mom — we still appreciate those roadside motel trips of yore, but we’re grown up and fancy now. At least we like to think so. However, we did ride the Rose Carousel in the Children’s Pavilion at Butchart Gardens, and we delighted in the childlike wonder of it all — much as we delighted in Victoria all around.
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REFLECTIONS MAGAZINE: WHAT IS IN THE JOB DESCRIPTION OF A MACKLORETTE? JENNIE PEGOUSKIE: The Macklorettes bring a fun and exciting energy to the stage. Every show, the ladies and I make it our goal to connect with the audience. Each city and audience is different, but they have at least one thing in common, they came to see a show. It’s our mission night in and night out to make their experience memorable.
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RM: HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A MACKLORETTE, AND HOW DID YOU LAND SUCH A FUN GIG? JP: I started working with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis in the spring of 2013. I was invited to audition for their headlining show at Sasquatch last May. It’s been a fun year! RM: CAN YOU GIVE US AN IDEA OF WHAT’S IT’S LIKE TO WORK WITH MACKLEMORE AND RYAN LEWIS? JP:Incredible. With each tour and show, I have had the opportunity to learn more about them as people. Together, they’re pretty hilarious—always joking around and making light of every situation, never taking themselves too seriously. The touring group as a whole rounds up to be about 22 people. It’s been amazing getting to know all of them.
Classes for Youth Kids ages 12 to 15 years old can sign up to learn new dance moves from Pegouskie. She is teaching classes at the Bellevue Club on June 26, July 17 & 31. For more information, email fitness@bellevueclub.com.
RM: DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE MEMORY OR TWO FROM TOURING WITH THE GROUP? JP: There are so many great memories. I would have to say my favorite was night three at the Key Arena. For months my parents insisted on not coming to the concert. After a while, I no longer asked them. It got to the point where I was nearly begging them to come. With night one and two done, night three was pretty emotional for everyone. We were back in our hometown, about to perform the last show of The Heist World Tour. As I finished getting ready for the show, my best friends called me and asked me to meet them at will call. As I approached the windows, my friend jumped out of line to give me a huge hug. I hadn’t seen her in months. I looked past her shoulder and there in line stood my mom and dad, grinning from ear to ear. I had to hold back tears. RM: WHEN DID YOU START DANCING? HOW OLD WERE YOU? JP: I have always loved to dance. I remember being a little girl, no older than five years old, wanting to be the entertainment everywhere we went. My
parents enrolled me in a few gymnastics classes and my elementary school had an after-school extracurricular program that incorporated both gymnastics and dance. We would perform locally and I loved it. When I got to high school, I decided to try out for the dance team. Luckily, I made the team and went on to choreograph and become captain. Going into college, I began to train in Seattle at Westlake Dance Center. RM: HAVE YOU WORKED WITH ANY OTHER BIG ARTISTS OR ARTISTS YOU FOUND PARTICULARLY INTERESTING OR INSPIRING? JP: I have had the honor to work with Daniel Cruz and Kolanie Marks. Both Cruz and Marks are respectable and accomplished choreographers. As a mentor, Cruz is known to work with and help develop young dancers into incredible and successful industry dancers. His pupils have gone on to dance for Rhianna, Justin Bieber, Pharrell and many others. Marks has had incredible success with training children into hard working, disciplined and dedicated dancers as well. bellevue club june 2014 | 51
RM: WHEN DID YOU GET INVOLVED IN TWISTED ELEGANCE? JP: I joined Twisted in the winter of 2008. RM: CAN YOU EXPLAIN MORE ABOUT THAT GROUP AND WHAT IT’S LIKE TO WORK WITH JARET HUGHES? JP: This group is unlike any other. It really is on its own frequency. Each movement is fast paced and perfectly matched with the words and rhythm of the music. The members are all hardworking and catch on to choreography quickly. Jaret is an incredible choreographer, always coming up with new concepts and ideas. He strives for excellence in all his pieces and is always well prepared for rehearsals. I look up to Jaret and respect him and his teaching methods. RM: YOU ALSO HAVE A DAY JOB AS A MARKETING MANAGER. HOW DO YOU FIND ALL THE TIME AND ENERGY? JP: You know, I’m not sure. I just do. Both of these aspects of my life are things I work hard at and truly enjoy. Rarely do they feel like jobs. RM: WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE GOALS IN TERMS OF DANCING AND PERFORMANCE ART? JP: I hope to mentor someone one day. I can remember every instructor, teacher and mentor I have ever had, no matter how big or small their role was along my journey. Their impact on me did not go unnoticed.
RM: HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE DANCING COMMUNITY HERE IN SEATTLE? JP: The dance community in Seattle is a tight-knit and supportive group of people. Many of them have trained together since they were children. Those same people can meet someone new in a studio as adults and welcome them with open arms. They will gladly answer questions and give their time to help someone new to the community reach their next goal. It’s quite amazing, actually—and I’ve seen this happen numerous times. I am a result of the community opening its arms to me. RM: WHERE ARE YOU CURRENTLY TEACHING ASIDE FROM THE BELLEVUE CLUB? JP: Between my job and being a touring dancer, I have only recently found the time to hold my own class. I hope to hold more classes and private lessons in the future. RM: ARE THERE ANY OTHER INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT YOU AND YOUR CAREER THAT YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE WITH OUR READERS? JP: When I am not at work as a marketing manager, I am spending quality time with my close ones, training and rehearsing with the Macklorettes or traveling and performing shows.
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Once summer rolls around and the sun decides to show its face for a while, everyone tries to maximize time outside. Turning your backyard into an outdoor living room means more than just setting out a few lawn chairs and a grill, though, and “fun in the sun” means more than just throwing the ol’ pigskin around. We’ve gathered up a collection of some classic, quirky and do-it-yourself backyard games to make sure you’re getting the most out of your sunshine time. CORN HOLE
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Summer may not be football season, but that’s no reason to forget to set up this tailgating favorite out back. The setup is simple: two angled wooden platforms, each with a six–inch hole, and two sets of four beanbags, each set a different color. The two teams compete to tally the most points by tossing the bags at the platforms, earning three points for sinking the bag in the hole and one for landing the bag on the platform. Basically, it’s about as easy as it gets and fun for all ages. The best part of corn hole? You’ll always have one hand free for a refreshing drink to beat the heat.
Ready to bring a little Euro chic to your backyard? Just string up a few café lights and bring out the bocce. The rules of the game are easy enough: two teams of up to four players compete to get their balls closest to the “jack,” a smaller ball that serves as a marker. The real fun lies in the strategy and skill, though. Sometimes it’s best to move the other team’s balls farther from the jack; other times it’s best to move the jack closer to your team’s balls. All you need is a bocce set and a bordered-in court, and you’ll be on your way to having a blast with such a simple game.
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Slightly more difficult than Corn Hole, the rules of Ladder Golf are fairly similar, just with different equipment. According to the official Ladder Golf rules, players toss bolas, “two golf balls attached together with a piece of nylon” at a three-rung “ladder.” The top rung is worth three points; the middle, two; and the bottom, one. Players can either aim for the rungs or knock off other players’ bolas—and it’s all part of the fun to try and distract the player who’s tossing. While you can purchase a Ladder Golf course online, they’re also easy to DIY with some PVC pipe, golf balls, and nylon string, so you can customize your course to Augusta standards.
Sure, we’ve all heard of giant outdoor chess, but what about taking other games off the board and into the backyard? With just a little
DIY work, living room favorites like Scrabble, dominoes and Jenga are guaranteed to be hits at your next garden party. For Scrabble, just paint the letters and points onto wooden tiles. If you want those “double word” scores, you can turn your deck or patio into a board. Otherwise, you’re ready to go. Dominoes are even easier: just paint the dots onto wood or cardboard rectangles and get to playing. Jenga is probably the easiest game to translate outdoors. All you have to do is cut two-by-fours into 60 equal pieces (a home improvement store will do this for you in a flash), then sand them and start stacking! There are a ton of ways to get the most out of your backyard time; we hope these ideas will get you started. Just remember to put on that sunscreen and drink plenty of water!
CRAZY CROQUET Speaking of customizing courses—that’s what Crazy Croquet is all about. Take some of the pomp out of this classic British game by turning your backyard into a mini-golfstyle croquet court. Just find what’s lying around and add a few hazards in the way of the wickets. Bricks, boards, baby pools and more can serve as obstacles. Half the fun of Crazy Croquet is just putting the course together! Then, break out the mallets and give it a go—Will and Kate will be jealous!
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BODY | MIND june 2014 Summer Celebrations
As the days grow longer, the reasons to celebrate the season also increase. Seattle is known for its own unique celebration of the solstice (just Google The Solstice Cyclists), but here are some facts about how other regions revel in it.
WHAT IS THE SUMMER SOLSTICE?* Summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere occurs on JUNE 20, 21 OR 22, when the sun reaches its most northerly point, directly overhead at the Tropic of Cancer (23 degrees 27 minutes north latitude). The summer solstice is the longest day of the year and marks the beginning of summer. SOLSTICE LOOSELY TRANSLATED IN LATIN IS “SUN STANDS STILL.” For several days before and after each solstice, the sun appears to stand still in the sky, i.e., its noontime elevation does not seem to change from day to day. —*according to cnn.com
HOW IS IT CELEBRATED?* The summer solstice was especially important for the ancient Egyptians since it signaled the annual flooding of the Nile River. To keep track of the day, the pyramids were built so that the solstice sunset fell exactly between two of them when viewed from the Great Sphinx.
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Perhaps the most remarkable solstice landmark in the United States is the Medicine Wheel, located in Wyoming’s Bighorn Mountains. Built several hundred years ago by an unknown Plains tribe, the arrangement of stones is perfectly in line with the solstice’s sunrise and sunset each year.
In northern European countries such as Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Norway, the summer solstice (or midsummer, as it’s often called) is referred to as the day that never ends. It’s celebrated with bonfires, outdoor festivals, singing, dancing and food. —according to msn.com
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FAMILY GYM NIGHT June 6, 27, 5:30-8 p.m. ➼ FREE
WEEK 2 SUMMER CAMPS June 30-July 3, times vary ➼ PRICES VARY
FAMILY FLOAT-IN MOVIE NIGHT June 13, 7:30 p.m. ➼ FREE
Fitness
KIDS’ NIGHT OUT: THE GREAT INDOORS June 20, 6-9 p.m. ➼ $33/member
NUTRITION Q & A June 3, 9 a.m.-noon & 4-7 p.m. ➼ COMPLIMENTARY
INBODY TESTING June 3, 7, times vary ➼ $50 one-time test, $79 preliminary and follow-up test
Aquatics WEEK 1 SUMMER CAMPS June 23-27, times vary ➼ PRICES VARY WEEK 1 SUMMER CAMPS June 30-July 3, times vary ➼ PRICES VARY SUMMER SESSION 1 BEGINS June 2-29, times vary ➼ PRICES VARY PARENT & CHILD AQUATICS June 23-August 29, times vary ➼ PRICES VARY
C L A S S I F I E D S VACATION RENTALS 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. N o s m o k i n g / p e t s . We e k l y m i n i m u m . 503.803.0370 or tunquelen@comcast.net. KAUAI, POIPU BEACH, KIAHUNA PLANTATION. 1 bedroom deluxe condo. Ocean/ lagoon/garden view. $210/night. 425.643.1805, ext. 14. www.kiahunapoipucondo.com.
KIHEI, MAUI. Beach front 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condominium. Ground level. Steps out to 4 mile sandy beach. Maalaea Surf Resort. 425.463.5437.
PARIS. Chic 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartment in 7th Arrondissement. Walk to Seine and Eiffel Tower. 206.328.0897.
ENJOY SUN, SPORTS, POOL in Tucson’s Ventana Canyon Golf Villas. Three bedroom, 2 ½ bathroom luxury townhome with gourmet kitchen. Guest passes to Ventana Canyon Golf and Racquet Club. Information: GolfVillasatVentana@gmail. com FOUR SEASONS VILLA, KONA, HAWAII. 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom villa at Hualalai Four Seasons. Ocean view, exquisitely furnished. All resort amenities included. Sandy, 2 0 6. 8 5 1 .4 8 1 0. w w w. h u a l a l a i f o u rseasons.com.
MAUNA KEA/HAPUNA, BIG ISLAND, HAWAII. 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo. Ocean view. All resort amenities included. Susan 253.222.4651, www.vrbo.com/496808
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LAKE CHELAN Charming 3BR/3BA town home on the water with two car attached garage. Nicely furnished, deck on each floor with hot tub on lower. This home sits near all lake amenities. A short walk to the town, the river, wineries or hop over to the water park. Weekly rental minimum. Call 425.890.9526.
SERVICES DAVE’S PAINTING, INC. 25 years Eastside custom painting. Pressure washing driveways and patios. Free estimates. Owner present at all jobs. 425.747.2543.
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.
Aquatics
Ongoing Events For full lists of adult classes and events, pick up the latest copy of the Bellevue Club Connector or visit www.bellevue club.com/fitness /BCconnector.pdf.
FREE! INFLATABLE OBSTACLE COURSE, Saturdays, 6:30-8 p.m., and Water Runner, Sundays, 5-6:30 p.m.
HALF-PRICE WINE NIGHT IN POLARIS Tuesdays
BLUE WHALES AND GROUP SWIM LESSONS For full information, visit www. bellevueclub.com/youth.
WINE FLIGHT NIGHT IN POLARIS Fridays, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Discover new wines in Polaris. Choose from any three reds ➼ 2-ounce pours for $15 or any three whites ➼ 2-ounce pours for $10
PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS MASTERS/ADULT FITNESS SWIMMING M-F noon-1 p.m.; T/Th 5:45-7 a.m. or 9-10 a.m.; F 5:45-7 a.m.; Sa 7-8:30 a.m. For information and reservations for any Aquatics program, call 425.688.3223.
Recreation FREE! ROUND-ROBIN SQUASH Thursdays, 6 p.m. PRIVATE DANCE LESSONS (all ages) PRIVATE BASKETBALL LESSONS (6+) KARATE CLUB (7+) MUSIC LESSONS (9+) KIDS’ NIGHT OUT (3-10) RACQUETBALL & SQUASH LADDERS To receive your invite, email recreation@ bellevueclub.com. SUMMER CAMPS & PROGRAMS For full information, visit www.bellevueclub.com/youth.
Taste
Tennis ADULT GROUP LESSONS JUNIOR GROUP LESSONS MIXED DOUBLES NIGHT LADIES’ FLIGHTS MEN’S NIGHT LADIES’ NIGHT JUNIOR TENNIS TEAM JUNIOR USTA PROGRAM
COSMOS HAPPY HOUR Monday-Friday, 3:30-6:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.-close. Saturday, open-close HAT TRICK SPECIAL IN SPLASH Daily, 11 a.m.-close Three small plates ➼ $20 SUNDAY FAMILY FUN NIGHT Sundays, 4-9 p.m. Half-price wine and beer by the glass, half-price kids’ meal when eating with a parent. OPTIMUS PRIME IN SPLASH Thursdays, 5 p.m. until gone Slow-roasted prime rib (9 ounces) ➼ $24 There’s even a smaller petite cut for the kiddos, ➼ $10
Fitness See a Group Personal Training or GPX schedule (available at the Athletic Services Desk) for a full list of classes.
Rhona Lee Lord Broker 425.241.0660 RhonaL@johnlscott.com www.RhonaL@johnlscott.com
“Meydenbauer Bay” Condominium Walk to Old Main 1974 sf 2 bd 1.75 ba
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Must-Attend Festivals THERE IS ALWAYS A REASON TO CELEBRATE LIFE IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST, BUT SUMMER SEEMS TO BRING OUT THE QUIRKIEST, WILDEST AND WACKIEST EVENTS OF THEM ALL.
HONK! FEST WEST For the seventh year in a row, brass bands from all over the country will take to the streets of Seattle to make as much harmonious noise as possible, all while supporting a thriving street band culture. ➸ honkfestwest.com ODDMALL This craft show claims to be an “emporium of the weird,” and it definitely lives up to its tagline. Only in its second year, organizers are predicting that up to 10,000 weirdoes will be in attendance to peruse the odd art and enjoy the beer garden. ➸ Oddmallseattle.wordpress.com BELLINGHAM SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES
The annual games are centered around traditional Scottish athletic competitions, but festival-goers can also enjoy dancing, drumming, beer and wine drinking, food tasting and more. ➸ bellinghamhighland.org WALLA WALLA SWEET ONION FESTIVAL There are plenty of quirky activities planned for this year’s onion festival, including an onion eating contest, onion bowling and the “Bald as an Onion” contest. Those simply looking for some sweet eats will be pleased as well. ➸ sweetonions.org NORTHWEST PINBALL AND ARCADE SHOW Perfect for the whole family, this is the ultimate show for old-school gamers. It is also home to one of the largest pinball tournaments in the Northwest. ➸ nwpinballshow.com SLUG FEST As a dedication to the banana slug, a slimy yellow mollusk that calls the Pacific Northwest home, the Slug Fest is all about having fun while learning about what makes these creatures so important to our local environment. ➸ nwtrek.org
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