Reflections: January 2012

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your community magazine.

Heat Up, Dress Down With advanced fabrics and new styles, gym clothes are doing more to keep every aspect of your workout covered

Upward and Onward Two members climb their way to finding a cure

Starting Young

BC teens devote their time to turn big ideas into big change

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Starting Young Youngsters offer their time to better the community.

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Upward and Onward Lisa Carlson and Nancy Cirillo climbed more than 14,000 feet to raise money for breast cancer awareness.

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Heat Up, Dress Down The latest in fitness comes in different sizes for various sweat preferences.

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Wrinkle in Time Take time out of the day to schedule it back into your life.

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The Quieter Half Beth Buelow reveals why being an introvert pays off professionally.

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Healing Scents If congestion is creeping into your winter, look to your garden instead of your medicine cabinet to beat it quick.

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Employee Spotlight Meet BC’s Facilities Engineer Charlie Russo.

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Wellness Warrior Resolutions are in full swing, and members are using the Wellness program to keep them on track.

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GPX Sweat REFLECTIONS writer Allyson Marrs makes her way through the GPX program, one class and one tale at a time.

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D epa r tme n ts 05

Upfront

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Uncorked

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Calendar

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Body | Mind

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Community

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Classes & Events

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Mingle

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Classifieds

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Business Connect 46

Editor’s Picks

Cover: Say hello to your newest workout buddy: hi-tech fabrics.

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u p f ro n t Management Staff President S. W. Thurston General Manager Brian Flaherty Member Liaison Beth Curtis Executive Chef Paul Marks Catering Director Jill Parravano Athletic Director Sally Reed Aquatics Director Melissa Stepp Fitness Director Sue Matyas Recreation Director Katie Barth Tennis Director Brian Nash Athletic Services Katie Greenwood & Spa Director Financial Manager Jeff Ohlstrom Operations Controller Gina Abadia Communications Director Stacy Booth HR Director Karen Brier Member Events Director Kaarin Keil Membership Director Bethany Kennedy

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F i t f o r t h e new y ear

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he New Year signals the beginning of change. For some, the change manifests itself into a new opportunity or as a new family tradition. For many, it’s the starting line for a journey to a new you—a new, healthier you. The Bellevue Club offers a variety of services as you make your transition, or continue your efforts, into a restorative year.

Our Fitness Department offers the industry’s top programming, with highly skilled instructors at affordable prices. We’re known for the variety of our classes and the ease of attending.

Elsewhere, you may pay up to $15 per yoga or Pilates class, but the Club offers more than 24 varied yoga styles each week at one low price. From hatha and vinyasa to hot yoga and our fantastic 26 poses class, there is a yoga class for everyone. Pilates Mat is also a great option for anyone looking to strengthen the core and reduce back strain. Our yoga and Pilates instructors have thousands of hours of experience and are recognized as industry leaders in their fields.

These classes are all part of our GPX program, which is only $37.50 per month for one person, or $49.50 per month for your entire family. As a GPX member, you’ll have access to more than 80 classes each week, including yoga, Pilates, cycling, step, strength, Zumba, Feldenkrais, meditation and more! It’s a simpler way to introduce variety into your workout

while focusing on your body’s different athletic abilities. And it’s the most affordable way to explore all the different classes the Club provides.

We have classes designed for triathletes to seniors, and offer women’s boot camps, circuits and ab blasters. Gather a group of friends, and we can create a class just for you! We offer packages that cost as little as $17, a discount compared to the $30 you could pay at local studios.

In addition to our dozens of GPX classes, our new Conditioning Studio offers outstanding programming that utilizes TRX suspension training, originally developed for the Marines. Using more than 500 exercises with the addition of free weights and cable machines, this resistance exercise system tones every major muscle group to give you full-body results.

The Club encompasses everything you need to get yourself started toward a healthier lifestyle with some of the most affordable programming in the Seattle area. If we don’t have what you need, we will do our best to create it!

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January 2012 1

NEW YEAR’S DAY

tuesday

monday

SUNDAY

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Ladies’ Tennis Night

Special GPX Schedule

Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill

Water Runner

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Water Runner

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Business Etiquette Evening Class

Winter Basketball League Begins

Session Two Youth Classes Begin

Wellness Workshop: Eating Right in the New Year

Karate Club

Session 3 Group Swim Lessons 16

Water Runner

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Bridge Classes Begin MLK Jr. Day Camps Ladies’ Tennis Night

Wine and Art Party

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Ladies’ Tennis Night

Water Runner

Round-Robin Squash

Business Connect Breakfast: Introvert Entrepreneur

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Karate Club

Story Time

Inflatable Obstacle Course

Open Climb

Mixed Doubles Night

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Open Climb

Young Professionals Social

Round-Robin Squash

MLK Jr. Day Camps

Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill

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Family Float-In Movie Night

Mixed Doubles Night

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saturday

Family Gym Night

Story Time

Men’s Tennis Night

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Kids’ Night Out: Chinese New Year Party Mixed Doubles Night

Karate Club

Karate Club Inflatable Obstacle Course Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill

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Enhance Your Balance Workshop Snowshoeing and Wine Dinner at IRW Karate Club Inflatable Obstacle Course

Men’s Tennis Night

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Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill

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Wellness Speaker Series: Healthy Living in the New Year

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Water Runner

Round-Robin Squash

Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill

Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill

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January Birthday Month in Polaris Begins

tennis member events food & beverage

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Winter Basketball League Registration Deadline

Social Bridge Begins

Six-Week Adult Dance Classes Begin

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thursday

Men’s Tennis Night

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Law 3: Karma or Cause and Effect Workshop

wednesday

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recreation Fitness Aquatics

Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill 26

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New Member Reception

French Classes Begin

Family Game Night

Karate Club

Round-Robin Squash

Mixed Doubles Night

Men’s Tennis Night

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Karate Club Inflatable Obstacle Course Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill

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Ladies’ Tennis Night

Trivia Night Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill

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

Around Town

events in and around bellevue

“groove for thought” cd release concert, theatre at meydenbauer

Kids’ Night Out: Chinese new year

snowshoeing at icicle ridge winery

Friday, Jan. 20, 6-9 p.m., $33/member

The Seattle A Cappella group celebrates the release 6 januar ofytheir 2012second album.

Games, art projects and swimming for the kiddos; dinner in Polaris Grill for the parents.

Bask in idyllic scenery while walking through the grounds, followed by a wine dinner in a warm log cabin.

Saturday, Jan. 7, 7 p.m., $15

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Starting Young

BC teen decided to lend a few dozen helping hands

By Allyson Marrs Lending a helping hand is typically the last item on a teen’s to-do list, if it even places. But one local teen was so interested in the possibility of volunteering her time that she started an entire organization for kids like her.

Meet Allegra Messina, 14. At the tail end of 2008, just after entering middle school, she started Serving Our Society (S.O.S.) with the help of her mother Madonna. “Since I was little, I’d always been interested in service, but it’s hard to find the right events for your age level and interests,” said Allegra.

Left unchallenged in her sixth-grade classroom, Allegra’s father encouraged her to read the front page of the News and Business sections in The Seattle Times. This helped her learn about what it takes to create and maintain a business, so with a little help from her mom, S.O.S. was born soon after.

Organizations on the receiving end are chosen based on the volunteers’ interests and the needs of those they serve, but there have been some favorites.

“While we are not officially partnered with any one organization, Special Olympics Washington has a variety of events that not only match up well with our calendar, age requirements and volunteer responsibilities, but are a team of really great people to work with,” said Madonna.

Recently, Vision House received some help from S.O.S. with volunteers making and decorating gift tags for its giving tree. “The minute we stepped foot in the

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building, we were in heaven!” said Allegra.

“We sat down at a table full of stickers, glitter pens and bright-colored cards. A member and close friend of mine made a comment that I will never forget, saying, ‘This isn’t volunteering, this is a party!’”

Allegra added, “I think it’s important for teens to realize that volunteering is fun; it can be a lot of work, but if you choose events you enjoy, there’s a huge satisfaction in community service.”

The program has consistently benefited the members by educating them on different aspects of society, especially how others live. While volunteering at Vision House, the girls watched a video about homelessness in King County. “The realization of what these teens took for granted was clear,” said Madonna. “Especially important for today’s youth, volunteering grooms humility and perspective.

Membership is continually increasing and is obtained through a formal invitation from Allegra in order to keep numbers manageable and opportunities plentiful. Both Allegra and Madonna hope to see the group expand, but stay rooted in the foundation of younger volunteers.

To this end, it’s become quite the family affair for the Messinas. Madonna’s daughter Danni, who’s now in eighth grade, started a chapter at her school.

Gabby (Danni’s twin sister) is also involved, maintaining S.O.S.’s website and attending events.

Madonna is thrilled with S.O.S.’s effect. “I wonder about the impact of volunteering at this young age. Maybe it directs a life; maybe it creates a more sensitive society,” she said.

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Wrinkle in Time

Once you know where your minutes are going, you can learn how to spend them differently.

A new year means a new schedule

By Allyson Marrs Where did the time go? With 24 hours in a day, most folks still complain that there simply isn’t enough time—to work, to play, to sleep. Often lost in a frenzy of multiple tasks and responsibilities, we stumble through the day in a haze. But why is it that we have such little control over our time?

With resolutions in full swing, it’s easy to favor changing the body over changing the mind. But the mind is equally, if not more, important to keep healthy. If you’re overstressed and out of time, incorporate these five small changes into the next five days of your life. It’s a small step to getting back on track.

1. Keep Track At first, this may feel like adding another to-do, but take one minute every time you change gears to jot down the

new activity. This helps you visualize exactly how you’re spending your time.

Perhaps you’ll find how many hours are spent roaming the Internet, glazing over the television set or simply transfixed in pure procrastination mode.

2. Delegate It’s easy to want to do everything yourself—no one can do it as well, right? Wrong. Taking on too much will actually split your attention in too many different ways, resulting in less than perfection. Handing over tasks to others is one of the quickest ways to untangle the time web.

Choose items that you must complete and keep those; others should be given out accordingly.

3. Plan for Nothing You plan for everything else, so plan for fun too. This way, it’ll be more likely to happen. Schedule errands and other priorities in the morning, the time you’re most likely to be productive, and schedule a free afternoon. You don’t have to plan the activity in advance, just the time it will take place. Or, you can just enjoy the freedom of not having to do anything at all.

4. Edit We’re all guilty of setting lofty goals for the day—planning for tasks that we know will never really get done. This behavior only leads to a sense of guilt, knowing that tomorrow’s list has only grown. Managing time effectively is not about getting more done in less time, but about getting things of great importance done in the time we have. Adding unrealistic items to your list is going to create a sense of panic and frantic energy when mulling through the other items. Edit the list down.

5. Rediscover a Passion Taking time to do something you enjoy is one of the surest ways to improve your mental health and overall happiness.

We schedule for “necessities” daily, and taking care of yourself is no exception.

If you really feel crunched for time, start by setting aside one hour each month to explore an old passion or find a new one. Once you have a better handle on scheduling, increase it to twice a month then once a week. There’s always time to do something that makes you happy.

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Pictorial Stroll

Imagine gliding through a majestic winery with nothing around you except pure winter beauty. On Saturday, Jan. 21, you can make this a reality at Icicle Ridge Winery.

Embark on a guided snowshoe tour through the 5,000-square-foot log home and winery nestled in the Cascade Mountains. The scene is idyllic and the atmosphere warm among the trickle of snowflakes. Not only will you be able

to walk the grounds, you’ll also enjoy a full dinner paired with some of IRW’s awardwinning bottles.

Guests can expect a picturesque, homey feel while dining in the log cabin, which is complete with large hand-carved tables and some of the best wines made by Don Wood and his father-in-law Louie Wagoner.

Transportation to and from the winery is included, as well as snowshoes, dinner and wine. The event will be held Saturday, Jan. 21 from 11:30 a.m.10 p.m., and registration is $120 per member. Contact Kaarin Keil at kaarink@bellevueclub.com to confirm your spot for this winter trek.

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Social Hour

Young professionals unite during a new series of networking events hosted

by Bellevue Club member Danielle Smith. She’s been a Club member since 2005 and has made many friends

throughout the facility, but now, she’s aiming to fuse her professional interests with her personal friendships.

On Wednesday, Jan. 18, from 5:307 p.m., she will be hosting a gathering for young professionals. It will be the first of what she hopes will be monthly socials for business professionals, ages 25 to 45.

The inaugural event will be a meet and greet with cocktails and appetizers in the Atrium, with future events featuring business-minded guest speakers. “My goal is to build a community among the young business crowd,” said Danielle, who works in e-commerce information systems and dabbles in real estate investment.

The group is open to members and guests, but Danielle will be extending personal invitations to keep everything organized.

If you’d like to attend the first, or a future event, contact Member Events Director Kaarin Keil at kaarink@ bellevueclub.com.

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The Quieter Half

By Allyson Marrs “At the root of communication challenges is frequently a lack of understanding that we all have different ways of gathering, processing and sharing information,” said Beth Buelow. “The more each energetic type understands the other, the fewer breakdowns in communication and trust we’ll experience.”

Beth is an entrepreneur. Beth is also a self-proclaimed introvert. With a move to Washington from Michigan in 2007, Beth found herself starting over. She renewed her passion in leadership and received a professional coaching certification in 2009. By May 2010, she was known as the Introvert Entrepreneur.

“The identification of my niche and my ideal client was less of a search and more of a discovery. I found that mostly introverts were attracted to my message and coaching style,” she said.

The general population is nearly split in half: extroverts on one side, introverts

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It’s time to expand our traditional definition of leadership to embrace certain qualities that are inherent in the introvert personality.

Beth Buelow

on the other. The business world, however, is not nearly as balanced. “In our society, when we define what a leader looks, sounds or acts like, we often use extrovert descriptors: bold, charismatic, assertive,

outspoken, action-oriented, outgoing and decisive,” said Beth. “We say we value a reflective, thoughtful leader who’s a good listener, but we don’t often choose that person for the leadership role.”

Beth’s experience as an introvert and as a leader has led her to pass her skills to those with similar qualities. She feels that too often people who tend to process more internally and shy away from selfpromotion, miss the opportunities to really excel in leadership roles.

“It’s time to expand our traditional definition of leadership to embrace certain qualities that are inherent in the introvert personality—qualities that tend to be undervalued,” she said.

During her event at the Bellevue Club, she plans to explore the stereotypes, offer tips on cultivating leadership qualities and inspire a sense of acceptance.

“Introverts frequently feel like they’ve drawn the short straw when it comes to being social and outgoing enough to meet professional expectations. It’s important for introverts to understand, own and honor their strengths,” said Beth.

Extroverts are also encouraged to attend the event. They will learn how to lead with authenticity and transparency, and how to better understand the different ways in which people process and share information. “My goal is to provide information that challenges you to look at your choices and assumptions through a new lens,” said Beth.

“This type of conversation is about increasing our understanding of ourselves and others, so that each of us can, as Oscar Wilde says, ‘Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.’”

The breakfast event will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 24, from 7:30-9 a.m., and registration is $15/member. Sign up at the Athletic Services Desk or by emailing Member Events Director Kaarin Keil at kaarink@bellevueclub.com.

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Healing Scents A sniffle here, a cough there and stress everywhere. Before heading to the doc or the local drugstore, make a stop in the market’s garden section. Certain plants have many health benefits and can help with the common head cold or even the tension headache. Just breathe them in.

Eucalyptus

Can treat congestion, coughs Incorporating it: • Boil three to four drops in a pot of water, cover head and breathe in deeply • Place a few fresh leaves in your favorite tea • Steep leaves in hot water, let cool then gargle to relieve a sore throat Although inhaling eucalyptus is safe, do not ingest this oil, as it can be toxic.

Peppermint

Can treat IBS symptoms, nausea, headaches Incorporating it:

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• Mix equal parts of peppermint oil and almond oil (or extra-virgin olive oil) and massage into your temples or other stressed areas • Add 10 to 15 drops of the oil into a bath • For digestive issues, take a 0.2 millimeter capsule one to three times daily, as necessary Peppermint oil may cause heartburn when ingested.

Lavender

Can treat tension headaches, insomnia and anxiety Incorporating it: • Apply a few drops on a cotton ball then put in your pillowcase • Sprinkle bouquets around your home • Add 1 teaspoon of lavender oil into 5 teaspoons of water then mist on your bed This is one of the most gentle essential oils and is highly tolerated by most people.

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Thrifty Indulgence

By Joyce Combs The January effect: a money hangover.

The first of the month commemorates joyous occasions—the start of a new year, new you and lofty resolutions—but it also marks the end of an expensive few months.

The piling bills mean one thing: it’s time to tighten up.

One indulgence you can still enjoy without shame, or guilt, is a delicious wine. Polaris Grill offers a half-price wine night every Tuesday, and starting this month, every Saturday night as well.

One misconception about the halfprice list is that these wines may not be as quality as others. This is never the case in Polaris.

The list is our way of passing on good deals to you, the members, and we do so with pride. Vendors will often call us, offering fantastic deals that you get to be a part of.

We quickly grab them up.

Typically, vendors give us these wines because there are too many bottles at a winery. These are not unwanted, or in any way sub-par wines. The best part about these bottles is that they still boast quality, but for half the price.

Some of the newest additions to the menu are listed below.

Arrowood Chardonnay This is 100 percent Chardonnay from Sonoma, Calif. It’s fruit forward, but aged in oak for 10 months, so it has a mediummouth feel and the best of fruit and oak.

It blends grapes from four vineyards, adding structure, aromatics and body. Try pairing it with roasted chicken.

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Intelligent. Life.

Chateau Ste. Michelle Canoe Ridge Merlot The Canoe Ridge Estate Merlot is complex with black cherry fruit character and refined tannins. As this vineyard matures, this wine is showing more depth, richness and layers of dark fruit. It’s a great food wine, and its dusty tannins make it a perfect match with Italian food such as our vegetable lasagna.

Fidelitas Columbia Valley Malbec This is my personal halfprice bottle favorite. This blend of three stellar vineyards provides a unique profile for Washington state Malbec. The Fidelitas Columbia Valley Malbec has deep aromas of blueberry, dark cherry, leather and floral notes.

The mouthfeel is juicy and plush with loads of currant and bramble, a hint of confection and polished tannins.

It’s a powerhouse wine bursting with ripe, full flavors.

This is a great companion to foods from Polaris Grill, especially when accompanied by a spicy barbecue sauce.

Prosciutto-wrapped prawns with chipotle sauce are also a fun pairing, as are grilled sausages and pork tenderloin with roasted stone fruits.

No matter your preference, Polaris Grill servers can help find you the perfect bottle for your night out, with a list that offers all the luxuries for just a portion of the cost. I can’t think of a better way to welcome the New Year.

Joyce Combs is the Purchasing Manager at the Bellevue Club.

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co m m u n i t y Worked at the BC for: 31 years Best memory made at the Club: Solving the mystery of the green-haired man—someone who was using the Club, but he wasn’t a member. It’s a long story.

Favorite part about your job: Fixing whatever is broken.

Favorite hobbies: Drumming, playing guitar—playing and making my own music in my studio. : Happy, funny and loyal Siblings: 1 brother, 1 sister Favorite food: Granny’s homemade pasta—after 100 years, she had it down.

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Favorite movie: “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” I would never: go to the Bellevue Square mall the week before Christmas.

I just can’t live without: The man cave An item on your bucket list: The bucket Favorite place in the world: My home

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upward and onward

Members make a climb to raise money for the fight against breast cancer

By Allyson Marrs

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“We had an idea as to what it was going to be like. It turned out to be completely different.”

TOP OF PAGE: The team ascending Muir snowfield.

ABOVE: After the first day of climbing, the team rests at Camp Muir.

OPPOSITE PAGE: Bundled up tight on what was an 80-degree day in Seattle, Lisa (left) and Nancy (right) smile for their well-earned summit photo.

Up they went. Onward they moved. Up, up and up. At last, at 14,411 feet, they stopped. This was the moment. Time froze, for just a second, as they simply stared over the entire state.

Members Lisa Carlson and Nancy Cirillo are moms, first and foremost. Lisa has two teenage boys, and Nancy has three sons.

They each share a passion for their careers, Nancy as the owner of Na La, a Seattle women’s activewear line, and Lisa as the current organizer behind Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center’s Climb to Fight Breast Cancer. januar y 2012

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PHOTOS CLOCKWISE: The top of Mount Rainier was all theirs as they got to enjoy the beautiful view during sunset.

With an eerie view and harsh winds, the ladies barely slept a wink during their night at Camp Muir.

The team’s summit photo, taken moments after reaching the top of Mount Rainier.

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And it was their third shared devotion that took them on a journey nearly three miles above city limits.

“I think that breast cancer affects so many people that we know. There’s rarely a person that doesn’t know someone or have a family member who’s been affected by breast cancer,” said Lisa.

“Two of my close friends had breast cancer, so this (cause) was an easy choice,” added Nancy.

The Hutchinson Center devotes its time to the newest cancer prevention breakthroughs, among many other programs. With an essential immunotherapy development two years ago, Fred Hutchinson is currently in the midst of a clinical trial using T-cells to battle the cancer, perhaps one of the most sophisticated centers in the country with these discoveries.

Climb to Fight was one program launched from humble beginnings in order to fund this research. In 1997, a group of people decided to climb Mount Adams and wanted to raise money along the way. One climb, one meager idea morphed into a movement, one donation back to the Hutchinson Center and a world of a difference.

Lisa has been running the program for five years. “All of the funds raised at this center goes directly into research. I like to be able to look at the dollars and know that they’re really making a difference,” she said. In 2011, more than a half million dollars was raised by about 80 climbers alone.

Lisa tries to participate in one climb per year, choosing from 13 options, and recruited Nancy this past August. Both women raised more than $5,000 each in a span of a couple months.

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five Reflections Favorite activity at the Club: Lisa: Stepmill Nancy: Meeting up with my girlfriends for coffee

Favorite Book: Lisa: “Pillars of the Earth” by Ken Follett Nancy: “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand Perfect Day: Lisa: Work out, drink a latte and watch a movie with my boys Nancy: Work out with my girlfriends then play on the lake with my kids

On Aug. 20, they started their journey up Mount Rainier. An average of 10,000 people attempt to summit this mountain every passing year. Of those, a little more than half are successful. Some have even tried a handful of times.

Lisa and Nancy are among those who have made it.

The two didn’t “step it up” until eight weeks prior to the climb, training on the stepmill, running stairs and attending Flex in the City classes at the Club. The petite women strapped on 40-pound packs and made their way up the mountain with six other climbers and four guides.

“It’s not incredibly arduous like you think it would be,” said Nancy. “It’s kind of long and monotonous, and there are sections that are like an hour and a half on the stepmill, but there’s so much more to it in terms of what makes it a challenge.”

The altitude and the route were two of the elements that made it mentally exhausting, but the ladies had a way of coping. “I pack everything in Ziplocs, and when I tend to get nervous, I start repacking and fluttering,” laughed Lisa. “It’s something I’ve never noticed before, but when I started to do it, I’d see Nancy looking over at me. That’s how my anxiety manifested itself!”

They had one more soothing trick. “Nancy and I each had a backpack of candy bars, so we were good,” added Lisa.

Although the size of the mountain appears intimidating, it’s

Nancy Cirillo

Power Song: Lisa: “Beautiful Day” by U2 Nancy: “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster the People

Lisa Carlson

I can’t live without (excluding family): Lisa: A long run, burger, fries and a chocolate shake Nancy: Cappuccinos and hot tamales

not as impossible to summit as some might assume. “It’s not that daunting,” said Nancy. “It’s really attainable for anyone.”

Their climbing group was particularly lucky with exceptional conditions and timing. They were able to summit at sunset.

“There’s a lot of people that aspire to and want that sunset climb, so I feel really blessed that we were able to do that,” said Lisa.

At 6:05 p.m. on Aug. 21, they stopped. This was the moment. Time froze, for just a second, as they simply stared over the entire state.

Both women shed tears as the sun set over Washington.

“It was beautiful, and then you kind of just want to get down,” laughed Nancy. “It pushes your capacity and your comfort limit in so many ways.”

“When we took our summit photo, I remember thinking, ‘savor this moment. You might never have another one like this,’” said Lisa.

The moment is unforgettable, as is the reason they embarked on the adventure. “Our greatest hope is that people are aware and get checked (for breast cancer),” said Lisa. “We really do feel like a cure is on the horizon.”

It’s much like the feeling of endless possibilities the two felt while standing in the cold, a glow of fading sunshine kissing the mountainside and possibilities written in the horizon. “The cure is there. We’re so close.” januar y 2012

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fit for

Sophisticated fabrics are storming the gym, offering support, style and less stink

fe a t u re

By Allyson Marrs

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he technology revolution brought us many great things and is continuing to do so. But gadgets and appliances aren’t the only items getting a technical facelift. When it comes to burning calories, just about every item imaginable is on the market to make it easier (with the exception of a genie and three wishes for a smaller waistline). Now, even your clothing is taking part. Although there is no T-shirt or sports bra that can do the working out for you—Reebok was recently sued over such allegations—there are clothing options to make the process a bit more enjoyable.

Hi-tech clothing and built-to-last fabrics are becoming as essential to cardio as the water bottle.

Each serves its purpose, and whether you’re a gym rat, a tennis star or an outdoor runner, there’s a specialty fabric that’ll fit you just right.

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Morning Workout Try on Merino Wool When thinking about movable, breathable, comfortable fabrics, wool usually doesn’t come to mind. Merino is an interesting exception in that it helps regulate body temperature, keeping you warm during a brisk morning jog or jaunt to the gym, but doesn’t overheat. It naturally insulates and provides a wicking effect, keeping sweat off your skin. With the use of small fibers containing microscopic cortices of dead hair, the fabric traps body heat like a sleeping bag, but it’s breathable and itch-free. The small wool fibers also make it easy to layer up for the especially cold winter mornings.

Where to buy: Nike

Runner Try on Silverescent Mile after mile, sweat starts to bead—then pool. It can be distracting, uncomfortable and smelly. Hailing from Nasa, this hitech fabric puts these pains to shame. Using X-Static® silver yarn, Lululemon created antibacterial clothing, which means odorcausing bacteria can’t form. Not only do the garment pieces repel odor, they reject moisture, leaving you dry and ready to fly.

It’s most often found in Lulu’s running gear. Simply put, a sport that utilizes every muscle and body part will always lead to a lot of sweat, but with Lulu’s stitched-in silver, it doesn’t have to lead to sogginess and stench.

Where to buy: Lululemon Athletica

Afternoon Workout Try on UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) Fabrics For the days the sun decides to shine, clothing with a high UPF rating is crucial in protecting your body against harmful rays. If you’re a hiker, a skier, a runner, a climber or enjoy any other outdoor activity that may put you in the sun’s strike zone, lightweight UPF fabric will wick the sweat away and block UV rays. Look for an “excellent” rating when shopping around, which means the fabric blocks 97.5 percent or more UV radiation. This technology was developed in 1998 and has been paired with Chitosan, the anti-stink finish, to make it an all-around safe and stink-free clothing option. It’s comparable to SPF 50, and the best part is it won’t wash out.

Where to buy: Lucy

Gym-Lover Try on COOLMAX® After a hard workout, it’s common to go from dripping wet, feeling stuck in a burning inferno, to ice-cold, wondering when your sweat turned into prickly icicles. With COOLMAX®, the awkward and uncomfortable transition diminishes. This fabric uses a fiberbased moisture management system, wicking the perspiration from your body as you continue to move. The sweat is taken from the body and through the fabric, where it can evaporate more quickly.

The fabric is made into different clothing depending on an item’s primary purpose, but no matter the garment, it’s meant to be breathable, flexible and easy to care for. Its versatility makes it perfect for the gym, allowing you to hop off the treadmill, go straight to a cycling class, jaunt to the weight room and then to the grocery store.

Where to buy: Sports Authority

Evening Workout Try on Glyde Polyester often gets a bad rep, but Glyde is 100 percent polyester. It’s durable water repellent (DWR) coated, making it perfect for an evening routine during unpredictable weather. Because it’s both lightweight and soft, it won’t weigh you down during physical activity or irritate sensitive skin in cool weather. Glyde is also easy to tote around when the weather changes course for the warmer or drier. It’s built to withstand light rain and wind, and is most commonly used in jackets and pants.

Where to buy: Lululemon Athletica

Tennis Pro Try on Power Mesh This breathable fabric works double-time as a ventilator and a stabilizer. Most commonly, it’s found on the body’s hot spots: underarms, chest cavity and behind the knees. Although it’s used in a variety of clothing pieces, it’s especially great for sports bras, which can often cling and suffocate the skin.

When playing tennis, you need a fabric that moves with you and doesn’t weigh you down. Power mesh is lightweight, stretchy, soft and even flatters your body. When you sweat, the material doesn’t stick. It’s especially great during a long match to provide comfort and support for women.

Where to buy: Lucy

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Yoga/Pilates Enthusiast Try on Luon Lululemon’s signature fabric is a favorite among Bellevue Club trainers and personnel. One of the best features of Luon is its flattering shape. In particular, the yoga pants provide great coverage and give your bum an amazingly favorable lift. Pants retain their shape and provide four-way stretch, making them ideal for a yoga or Pilates class requiring dozens of poses.

Made from 86 percent nylon and 14 percent Lycra, they have a cotton feel and a spandex flexibility, without the loss of grip. With the concentration and endurance that yoga and Pilates require, the last thing you should be worrying about is your clothing.

Where to buy: Lululemon Athletica

• Sweat itself is odorless. It’s the bacteria on the skin that mixes with it and makes it stink.

• The human body has approximately 2 million sweat glands.

• Men have slightly saltier sweat than women.

• Excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, is fairly common.

• People who are fit sweat more readily than those who are not.

It can take 8 or 10 minutes to sweat when you’re not in shape and only 5 or 6 minutes if you’re conditioned.

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body | mind

Coffee helps fuel better mood for women Coffee can help women jump-start their day—as well as their mood. Recent studies show that women who regularly drink caffeinated coffee have a 20 percent lower risk of depression than women who don’t imbibe their morning cup of joe. Other foods and drinks that contain lower levels of caffeine, like decaf coffee, chocolate and tea didn’t provide the same benefit. Health experts warn against too much caffeine as it can cause anxiety and insomnia and reverse the mood-boosting benefits. As with most health advice, moderation is key.

3 tips for better- looking skin Calorie Count

Winter weather provides a great outlet for staying active and burning calories. Rather than hide from the cold and snow, embrace it and make it part of your weekend workout. According to livestrong.com, an hour of ice-skating burns an average of 380 calories, depending on the skater’s weight. Similarly, one hour of cross-country skiing will burn 400 to 650 calories, and it doubles when going uphill. Moderately paced downhill skiing burns roughly 400 calories per hour and snowshoeing eats up 500 to 650 calories in one hour. Get out, and get moving!

—Athletic Director Sally Reed

Eat While it’s Fresh

Eating in season guarantees the freshest produce and the best-tasting fruits and veggies. When you don’t eat in season, the fact is simple: the produce is not as fresh. Typically, it’s shipped across longer distances, meaning food is picked before it’s ripe. With this technique comes a loss of key vitamins and, of course, taste. This time of year, opt for pears, rhubarb, winter squash, onions and carrots to take full advantage of Washington’s bounty.

—Executive Chef Paul Marks

Take care of your “organs of elimination.” Your skin is one of your organs that helps remove toxins from your body, along with your lungs, bowels/colon, liver, kidneys and lymphatic system. Your skin improves when you take care of your lungs by not smoking. Other organs to take care of are your liver by limiting alcohol and your colon with a high-fiber diet.

Stick to an anti-inflammatory diet, which includes good fats and limited sugar. Chronic inflammation can cause a number of skin conditions. Avoid inflammatory foods such as saturated fats, refined carbohydrates and refined sugar.

• Eat foods that are high in antioxidants.

Antioxidants prevent free radicals from damaging skin cells, and the antioxidants selenium, vitamin E and vitamin C have been shown to decrease the effect of sun damage and prevent further skin damage.

For selenium, eat Brazil nuts, whole-grain cereals, seafood, garlic and eggs. For vitamin E, look to wheat germ, nuts, seeds and leafy green vegetables.

For vitamin C, try kiwi, broccoli, bell peppers, kale, cauliflower, strawberries and other fruits and vegetables.

—Overlake Hospital Medical Center

Weightless, Painless

It’s the month of new resolutions and fitness promises. For those working out for the first time in a long time, swimming and aerobic swim classes are a great option, especially for those with sore joints and other physical limitations. Water provides a cushion and offers a low-impact workout. While submerged to your neck, your body bears just 10 percent of its weight and employs all the major muscle groups, meaning you can burn calories and tone up with less pain. To ease your body back into fitness, come swim a lap.

—Aquatics Director, Melissa Stepp

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HDL (good), and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels—all without the help of medication. And he knows his way around the weight room.

Wellness evaluations with Wellness Coordinator Jason Kennedy and sessions with his trainer Cory Patterson have kept

Rick motivated. “The Club has provided easy access to the resources I need to improve my heath and longevity,” he said.

The process is ultimately a lifelong one, but with advice from the “Cindy devil” on his shoulder, reminding him about healthy choices, and the support from others around the Club, it’s a challenge Rick looks forward to.

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. e r u c e h t f o t r a Be p food for fuel

By Allyson Marrs

Each month, we’ll feature a Bellevue Club member who’s made a change in his or her life with the help of the Club’s Wellness program.

“I have a lot of people in my life interested in my health,” said Rick Otta, Bellevue Club member since July 2011.

“I have a responsibility to my family to be healthy, productive and provide them with long-term support.”

After routine medical checkups, Rick decided that it was time for a change. His cholesterol, blood pressure and weight were not where they needed to be, so he looked to the Club’s Wellness program to help him change his lifestyle.

His first stop was nutritional counseling with dietitian Cindy Farricker.

It started with understanding food’s purpose. Rick began to set goals for daily calories and portion sizes, using a food diary, and learned how to choose “good” items from lists that tantalized with everything but. “This alone helped me to make substantial progress in my weightloss goals,” he said.

To date, he’s lost 17 pounds, reduced his blood glucose level by 26 percent, lowered his blood pressure and improved his

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GPX Sweat

By Allyson Marrs Becoming a part of the Bellevue Club team was the best thing that could have happened to my fitness level. Five days a week, I am surrounded by some of the most experienced and knowledgeable health and wellness advocates—not to mention, the most athletic. I consistently have the opportunity to speak with them, learning techniques to keep the body fit and happy. It’s prime motivation.

To welcome the New Year, I hope to break off a piece of my motivation and share it with you, making my way through the more than 70 classes offered each week—choosing one per month— and sweating the details.

This month, I experienced indoor cycling (11 a.m. with Shannon) for the first time in four years. About ten minutes in, I felt a light burn creep up my hamstrings; although I blamed it on the lunges I did the night before, the resistance Shannon had us crank up played a part.

Alternating between high RPMs and delving back down, kept me, quite literally, on my toes. I may have dodged a resistance crank once or twice, but Shannon occasionally dropped motivational stories and one-liners, leaving me with enough guilt to push as hard as I could.

Halfway through a workout, I reach, what I like to imagine, a runner’s high.

I don’t actually run, so it’s hard to be sure. I get to that state where pain is gone, replaced with sheer drive. It’s hypnotic. Sometimes it lasts the rest of the workout, and sometimes it disappears as quickly as a breeze. When variation is introduced, it usually bids ado.

Shannon took us into “jumps,” a few seconds standing then right back down to sitting, only to stand again. This is when the towel met my brow most frequently.

We jumped to both LMFAO’s “Sexy and I Know It” and my personal power song, “Dog Days Are Over” by Florence + the Machine. Music moves. It moved me up and down, and up again.

My favorite pose came when we intensified the energy into arrow. With

my head bowed, my eyes rested on the resistance knob and two words: Stop, Push.

Isn’t that always the story when trying to improve your health? It’s comically easy to stop at the onset of discomfort and fatigue, but if you’re like me, the twinge of sore muscles the next day feels as good as it hurts, maybe not literally, but definitely in theory.

Because of this, I’ve always preferred group exercises to striding alone on an elliptical. Simply put, working out with others instills a sense of drive (and embarrassment if you give up before everyone else). It’s just too easy to quit when you’re in something alone.

Ready to sweat?

The Bellevue Club GPX program includes more than 70 classes. From water aerobics to meditation, yoga to indoor cycling, there is a class for you. Visit bellevueclub.com/gpx for more information.

Need more?

If you want a more individualized approach this year, the Club’s new Your Body, Your Life program might be for you. It’s a six-week weight loss and health improvement program. Call 425.688.3461 for more information.

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5-Sense Test

By Allyson Marrs It’s the heart of the winter season.

Among all the great things this time brings, body fogginess and dulled senses also hitch a ride.

The body is seemingly in a constant state of overstimulation, surrounded by the aroma of evergreen, glowing lights, cars honking, the smooth edge of a pair of skiis and delicious Champagne. It’s easy for everything to blur together. To keep senses sharp, try these tricks.

Smell Best Bet: Use it! Like the saying goes, “take time to smell the roses” because it will help boost your nasal receptors. To strengthen, test your skills by blindly sniffing various potent oils and spices.

The sense of smell is linked to the limbic system, which processes both memory and emotion, making smell the strongest link to memories. Having a sharp nose means having a sharp mind.

textures giving both your hands and feet a variety. It’s no secret about the calming effect the human touch has, and its therapeutic nature is one to be cherished.

Vitamin Boost: B vitamins, vitamins A, C and E and zinc can all help with degenerate nerve diseases that will affect this sense.

Sight Best Bet: This is our go-to sense and one that age likes to really mess with.

While a big part of sight is genetic, protecting your peepers is an effort everyone should make. For those strapped to a desk during the workweek, give your eyes a break from the computer. Frequently rest by taking eyes off the screen and scanning the room and focus on objects at different distances.

Blinking is also the best way to treat your eyes because the tear film provides necessary nutrients by keeping them moist.

Vitamin Boost: Antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids will keep the right nutrients flowing to the eyes.

Hearing Best Bet: Another victim of overstimulation, the sense of hearing is forced to tangle with white noise, background noise and dominant noise all at the same time. At any one moment, there can be dozens of sources emitting a sound and auditory attention is torn in every direction. To exercise this sense, take at least 10 minutes every day to listen to absolutely nothing. Sit in silence. The ears need a break! To avoid abuse, keep the volume down when using those popular earbuds. If the person next to you can hear the music, it’s definitely too loud.

Vitamin Boost: Magnesium, vitamins A, C and E will all help prevent noiseinduced hearing loss.

Vitamin Boost: Zinc, vitamin B, B-12 and folate will all help your inner animal take over.

Taste Best Bet: Before improving taste, you must work on smell, with 90 percent of taste actually being smell. Then, concentrate while you eat, taking note of each individual flavor and giving real time to enjoy a meal. Alternate between items (entrée, veggie, starch, repeat) to keep your taste buds guessing. This technique will also keep your buds from adapting to a flavor, thus dulling it.

Vitamin Boost: Like the sense of smell, zinc will boost your buds.

Touch Best Bet: Indulge in activities that require careful use of the hands such as cooking, knitting, playing an instrument or putting together a puzzle. This will utilize key muscles. Like the other senses, actively focus on the task and really feel the objects and different textures you’re interacting with. Alternate between

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tennis

Game point!

First-ever Bellevue Club/Mercer Island Country Club tennis championships a success For ten days in October, tennis courts were filled with the first Bellevue Club versus Mercer Island Country Club Tennis Championships. The tournament was a huge success with 360 entries and 350 matches played! The Bellevue Club hosted a players’ party for all the participants with cocktails, appetizers and exhibition play pairing pros from both clubs, featuring some of the top matches of the night. We look forward to continuing these tournaments, as it helps build the tennis community at the Club. We’re excited for next year!

Results:

Men’s Open Singles: Geordie Sze (BC) def. John Moskowitz (BC) by default Men’s 4.0 Singles: Mario Lopez (BC) def. Gerald Chew (MICC) by default Men’s Sr. 4.0 Singles: Javid Sagafi (BC) def. Doug Trippel (BC) 6-1, 6-3

Men’s 3.5 Singles: Dean Scalzo (BC) def. Joe Lee (BC) 6-4, 7-6 Men’s 3.0 Singles: Todd Sherman (BC) def. Cliff Garrett ( MICC) 6-3, 6-1 Men’s Open Doubles: Greg Chin/Jeff Casserd (BC) def. Tim Larson/Steve Gwinn (MICC) 6-7, 6-0, 11-9 Men’s 4.0 Doubles: Dan Gottesman/ Greg Gottesman (MICC) def. Subeer Manhas/Joe Milan (BC/MICC) 6-2, 6-1 Men’s 3.5 Doubles: Rick Schweet/Joel Shapiro (BC) def. Jeff Chaney/Niraj Shah (BC) 6-0, 6-4 Men’s 3.0 Doubles: Tom Clemente/ Matt Haba (BC) def. Scott Thomson/ Tom Seto (MICC) 6-3, 7-5 Women’s 3.5 Singles: Beth GonzalesIsrael (BC) def. Susan Gibbons (MICC) 6-2, 7-5 Women’s 3.0 Singles: Gail Domingos (BC) def. Lisa Schilling (BC) 6-1, 6-3 Women’s 4.0-4.5 Doubles: Susan Regan/Anne Seifert (MICC) def. Kitty

Flaherty/Jacquie Hartmann (MICC) 6-1, 6-3 Women’s 3.5 Doubles: Sherie Bernardez/Leslie Bernstein (BC) def. Lisa Dunn/Shawn Sikma (BC) 2-6, 6-0, 10-3 Women’s 3.0 Doubles: Michelle Snyder/ Heather Watts (BC) def. Angela Taylor/ Cari Sapp (BC) 6-4, 6-3 Women’s 2.5 Doubles: Mary Troutman (BC)/Susan Blakey (BC) def. Michelle Lin/Tami Luger (BC) 6-3, 6-4 Mixed Open Doubles: Erin Vernon/ Keith Vernon (BC) def. Kristen White/ Alex Chen (BC) 6-4, 3-2 ret.

Mixed 8.0 Doubles: Crissey Miller/Mario Lopez (BC) def. Alice Souders/Tom Rude (BC) 6-4, 6-2 Mixed 7.0 Doubles: Michelle Snyder/ Ira Snyder (BC) def. Julia Lee/Joe Lee (BC) 6-3, 7-5 Mixed 6.0 Doubles: Michelle Moskos/ James Owen (BC) def. Cindy Smith/ Chris Bingham (BC) 6-2, 6-7, 10-8

Your body.

Your life.

Six Week Weight Loss and Health Improvement Program Program Benefits: Weight Loss Improved Blood Pressure Improved Cholesterol Improved Blood Sugar Levels Lower Stress Improved Body Image For more information, email wellness@ bellevueclub.com or call 425.688.3461.

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Bellevue Club/Mercer Island Country Club Tennis Championships

Mixed Open Doubles: Erin & Keith Vernon Mixed 6.0 Doubles: Chris Bingham, Cindy Smith, Michelle Moskos & James Owen

Men’s 3.0 Singles: Cliff Garret & Todd Sherman

Men’s 4.0 Singles: Mario Lopez

Men’s 3.5 Doubles: Joel Shapiro, Rick Schweet, Niraj Shah & Jeff Chaney

Men’s 4.0 Doubles: Dan Gottesman, Greg Gottesman, Joe Milan & Subheer Manhas

Mixed 8.0 Doubles: Mario Lopez, Chrissie Miller, Alice Souders & Tom Rude

Men’s 3.5 Singles: Dean Scalzo & Joe Lee

Mixed 7.0 Doubles: Joe Lee, Julia Lee, Michelle Snyder & Ira Snyder

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Men’s Senior 4.0 Singles: Doug Trippel & Javid Sagafi Women’s 3.5 Doubles: Sherie Bernardez, Leslie Bernstein, Shawn Sikma & Lisa Dunn

Women’s 4.0-4.5 Doubles: Ann Seifert, Susan Regan, Jacquie Hartmann & Kitty Flaherty

Men’s 3.0 Doubles: Tom Clemente, Matt Haba, Scott Thompson & Tom Seto

Women’s 2.5 Doubles: Susan Blakey, Mary Troutman, Tami Luger & Michelle Lin

Women’s 3.0 Doubles: Michelle Snyder, Heather Watts, Angela Taylor & Cari Sapp

Women’s 3.5 Singles: Susan Gibbons & Beth GonzalesIsrael

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Men’s Open Doubles: Greg Chin, Jeff Casserd, Steve Gwinn & Tim Larson

m i n g l e f-s t o p

Couture du show jour fashion bellevue club

Members and guests enjoyed a night of fashion and fun in October at this annual event.

All photos courtesy Studio B Portraits.

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cl a s ses & eve n t s

Upcoming Events Recreation Winter Basketball League Registration Deadline Wednesday, Jan. 4 $127/member, $150/guest Family Gym Night Friday, Jan. 6 and 27, 5:30-8 p.m.

Six-Week Adult Dance Classes Ballroom Begins Monday, Jan. 9, 7:15 p.m-8:15 p.m. $60/member

Salsa Begins Monday, Jan. 9, 8:15 p.m-9:15 p.m. $60/member Family Float-In Movie Night Friday, Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m.

Wellness Speaker Series: Healthy Living in the New Year Tuesday, Jan. 17, 7-8 p.m. $10/member, Olympic Ballroom

MLK Jr. Day Camps Monday, Jan. 16 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Enahnce Your Balance Workshop Saturday, Jan., 28 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Fitness Chakra Law 3 Workshop: Karma or Cause and Effect Sunday, Jan., 8 4-5:30 p.m.

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SUN VALLEY. Beautiful Wildflower condo. 3 bedroom/2.5 bath plus loft, all with deck and mountain views. Sleeps 9. Close to SV Lodge, pools, tennis, golf, skiing. $450/ night, $3,000/week. Will consider trade of luxury condo in warm resort area. www. kloppenburg.net/sunvalley/sunvalley.html.

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Whidbey Island. Executive waterfront home. Luxuriously furnished, 4 bedroom/2 bathrooms, large butcher-block kitchen with den. Large deck and yard overlook tranquil Holmes Harbor. Private path to beach. Towering evergreens frame for privacy. Sits on 200 feet of waterfront. All amenities. www.whid beyretreat.com. Call Gina, 425.455.8281.

mingle Social Bridge Begins Monday, Jan. 9 Business Etiquette with Arden Clise Tuesday, Jan. 10, 6-8 p.m. $15/member Wine and Art Party Tuesday, Jan. 17, 6-9 p.m. $40 Young Professionals Social Wednesday, Jan. 18, 5:30-7 p.m., FREE Snowshoeing at Icicle Ridge Winery Saturday, Jan. 21, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. $120/member Business Connect Breakfast: Introvert Entrepreneur Tuesday, Jan. 24, 7:30-9 a.m. $15/member

S e r vi c e s

New Member Reception Wednesday, Jan. 25, 5:30-7 p.m., FREE

DAVE’S PAINTING, INC. 25 years Eastside custom painting. Pressure washing driveways and patios. Free estimates. Owner present at all jobs. 425.747.2543.

Beginning French Begins Thursday, Jan. 26

comfort home. Quality adult care in Bellevue at more affordable cost than retirement home or assisted living. Better option than nursing home. 24-hour awake staff, serving seniors for more than 10 years. References available. Julia Georgiu. 206.356.3381

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Sun Valley. 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo. All ammenities. Great location for skiing and other activities. Special $125/night.

Contact 206.650.5572.

688.3162, allysonm@bellevueclub.com or

SUN VALLEY. Prospector condos in Warm Springs for rent. 2 bedroom/2.5 bathrooms; or 3 bedroom/3 bathrooms. Pool and tennis courts available. Call 1.800.303.5630

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Wellness Workshop: Eating Right in the New Year Tuesday, Jan. 10, 6-7 p.m. $25/member, Enatai Room

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month prior.

Trivia Night Tuesday, Jan. 21, 7-8:30 p.m., FREE

taste January Birthday Month in Polaris Begins Thursday, Jan. 5

Ongoing programs 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.

Recreation Complimentary Round-Robin Squash Thursdays, 6 p.m.

cl a s ses & eve n t s Private/Semi-Private Squash Lessons with Ayub Khan

Aquatics

FREE! Toddler Open Play (0-5) through May 21, Mondays 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

FREE! Inflatable Obstacle Course

FREE! Story Time (3-5) through May 25, Fridays 2:30-3 p.m.

Group & Private Swim Lessons For times and reservations, call 425.688.3223.

FREE! Open Climb (4+) through May 25, Fridays 4 p.m.

Private Dance Lessons (all ages) Private Basketball Lessons (7+) Karate Club (7+) Guitar Lessons (9+) Kids’ Night Out (3-10)

Masters & Adult Fitness Swimming M-F noon-1 p.m.; T/Th 5:45-7 a.m., 9-10 a.m.; F 5:45-7 a.m.; Sa 7-8:30 a.m.

Blue Whales For program info, call 425.688.3223.

Tennis Adult Group Lessons

school break camps For full information, visit www.bellevueclub.com/youth.

Mixed Doubles Night

Fitness See a Group Personal Training or GPX and Conditioning Studio schedule (available at the Athletic Services Desk) for a full list of classes.

Junior Tennis Team Junior USTA Program

FREE! Water Runner

Racquetball & Squash Ladders Email recreation@bellevueclub. com to receive your invite.

Winter Session Classes & programs For full information, visit www.bellevueclub.com/youth.

Ladies’ Night

Junior Group Lessons

Ladies’ Flights Men’s Night

taste Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill Tuesdays and Saturdays Cosmos Happy Hour Monday-Friday, 3:30-7 p.m. and 10 p.m.-close East Meets West in Splash Wednesdays, 4-9 p.m.

Hat Trick Splash Special Daily, 11 a.m.-close Three small plates for $20 Sunday Family Fun Night Sundays, 4-9 p.m.

Half-price wine and beer by the glass, half-price kid’s meal when eating with a parent.

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Celebrating Over 25 Years In Partnership With

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WE BUY AND SELL TIMESHARES! SmartShare.com, Inc. Bill Stephan – Partner

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RE A L E S TA TE – B RO KE RA G E Wallace Properties is pleased to introduce, Nancy Entenza as our new Assistant Property Manager.

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10 Places to Donate Your Stuff The wrapping paper, bows, boxes and packing peanuts have all been recycled, but what about all the things your holiday gifts replaced?

Becca’s Closet beccascloset.org mayazwang@gmail.com Donate formal dresses that can be worn by high school students who can’t otherwise afford a prom dress.

Dress for Success Seattle dressforsuccess.org mkidhe@ywcaworks.org or 206.325.3453 Donate gently used women’s business wear for disadvantaged women.

The Arc Washington State arcwa.org donate@arcwa.org or 800.826.4310 Donate gently used clothing, shoes, purses, bedding, bath items, knick knacks, housewares and other various small house-hold items to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Hopelink

hope-link.org 425.885.0043 ext. 104 Donate gently used furniture that is still in good condition for transitional housing. Hopelink does not have the ability to pick up items, but if you can drop them off, call Jeanne at the phone number above for details.

Bikes For Tykes bikesfortykes.org kurt.clark@gmail.com or 425.985.4946 Donate children’s bicycles to those kids’ who otherwise can’t afford a bike. Bikes For Tykes is a national nonprofit, however the local chapter is located in Woodinville.

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Where do you take your old cell phone, clothing or kids’ toys? Below, find a list of local spots that can use your old items.

Eastside Baby Corner

babycorner.org ebc@babycorner.org or 425.865.0234 Donate baby and children’s clothing, maternity wear, small toys, books, play gyms and more for redistribution to families who need them.

For a full list if baby and children’s items they accept, visit the website.

Seattle Humane Society seattlehumane.org

Donate pet supplies to the Humane Society for use in their kennels. They take a wide variety of items—for a full list visit the website. Items can be dropped off at the shelter in Bellevue.

Lions Clubs

Northwest Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center lionsnwlerc.org 360.923.2075 Donate eyeglasses you no longer need, including prescription (bi- and trifocals, too!), readers and plain sunglasses with no prescription. Although the main center is in Olympia, there are many drop-off locations in Bellevue, including Lenscrafters on Northeast Eighth. For a complete list, visit the website.

Eastside Domestic Violence Program

edvp.org Donating your old cell phone enables domestic violence victims to have a phone to call 911 in an emergency. Phones can be mailed in padded envelopes or dropped off at various locations on the Eastside. Visit the website for more information.

Bellevue Library Corner Bookshop kcls.org or 425.450.2446 Donate gently used hardcover and paperback adult and children’s books, books on tape or CD, videos and DVDs, sheet music, puzzles and more. The book shop is run by the Bellevue Friends of the Library and is on the first floor of the Bellevue Library.