Big, bold flavor fusions abound in is hip, unpretentiousneighborh d favor e .
SUMMER LOUNGE & PATIO DINING
Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi
Central Bar + Restaurant
Daniel’s Broiler
Japonessa Sushi Cocina
JOEY Bellevue
STK Steakhouse
SUITE Restaurant/Lounge
Thai Kitchen Bird Pepper
W Living Room Bar & The Porch
Explore our patio and open-air dining where your summer taste adventure begins .
scendPrime Steak & Sushi raw bar & lounge on e 31st Fl r . Dining elevated A vibrant fusion of modern steak, Executive Ch e f Brandon Muehl
STK Steakhouse
Artfully blending e modern s teakhouse and a chic lounge–o ering adynamicfine dining experience w h e superior qual y of a trad ional steakhouse.
UPFRONT: LETTER FROM THE CLUB
DEAR MEMBERS AND GUESTS,
I know I am not alone in thinking summer in the Pacific Northwest is a special time. Hiking in the mountains, getting out on the water, enjoying barbecues in the backyard. A chance to brush the moss off and enjoy this beautiful area. It is my favorite time of year.
For those of you who don’t know me, my name is RJ Masters, and I am the director of finance here at Bellevue Club. I help lead some of our back-of-house activities, including finance and accounting, purchasing and payroll. I’ve been at the Club for almost two years now, and while I’m new to the athletic club industry, I have spent my entire career in finance and accounting, including stints with Starbucks, Brooks Running and Clearwire. On a personal note, my wife and I live in Ballard with our two teenage daughters, one of whom is about to head off to college in California.
In my time here so far, what has impressed me most about Bellevue Club is the level of engagement from both our employees and our members. Our employees not only excel at the day-to-day operations of the Club but are also constantly thinking of new ways to enhance the membership experience, with innovative exercise classes, new spa treatments and engaging social activities, just to name a few. They strive to make your time here unique and memorable, whether it is your normal morning workout or a special “stay-cation” at the Hotel.
And for you, our members, the Club is not just a place to sweat and get back home. It is a place to learn how to swim, improve your golf game, host a business meeting, taste spectacular wines or just relax and read a book. It is a place to spend time with old friends or meet new ones. It is a place to return to the familiar and to try something new. Your engagement at the Club helps it to feel alive and vibrant, no matter how you use it. So thank you!
I hope you have a wonderful summer, and we will see you around the Club!
RJ Masters
bellevueclubhotel.com
CLUB REFLECTIONS (ISSN 1096-8105) is published bi-monthly by the Bellevue Club, 11200 S.E. 6th, Bellevue, WA 98004. Copyright 2019 by Bellevue Club. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without express written permission is prohibited. Publication number 715390. Periodicals postage paid @ Bellevue, WA, and additional offices. Editorial, Advertising and Circulation Office: P.O. Box 90020, Bellevue, WA 98009 (mailing address); 11200 S.E. 6th, Bellevue, WA 98004 (street address); telephone 425.455.1616. Produced by Vernon Publications, LLC, P.O. Box 970, Woodinville, WA 98072-0970. POSTMASTER send address changes to BELLEVUE CLUB REFLECTIONS, 11200 S.E. Sixth St., Bellevue, WA 98004.
Take a guided tasting tour through the world’s best wine regions with Food & Beverage Manager Jim Rubstello.
AT OVERLAKE
Expert care for every heartbeat
At Overlake’s David and Shelley Hovind Heart & Vascular Center, we deliver world-class cardiovascular care powered by leading-edge technology and advanced diagnostic precision. From the latest arrhythmia treatments to minimally invasive valve procedures, our renowned heart specialists provide the most advanced treatments with a deeply personal touch—right here on the Eastside.
Start your journey to better heart health with Overlake.
To learn more, visit overlakehospital.org/services/ heart-vascular-center or scan the QR code.
There’s lots going on here at the Club, so we’ve made it easy for you to stay up-to-date on the events and classes that interest you the most.
ARE YOU ON THE LIST?
SOCIAL EVENT UPDATES
If you’re into social and familyfriendly events, like wine tastings, dance parties and comedy shows, you’ll want to subscribe to the Social email category to receive the biweekly Social Connector email
SPORTS & FITNESS UPDATES
A subscription to our Fitness and Wellness category gets you a monthly email dispatch called the Athletic Connector, with info on Pilates Foundations Series, Doc Talks, golf sessions and more.
CULINARY SHOWCASE
Experience the creativity of our culinary team on Thursday, August 14 from 4-6 p.m. Savor bite-sized samples from our full range of offerings and sip your way through a curated selection of wines from our Wine Shop. Complimentary | Registration Required.
M A K I N G F U N
What happens when a game-loving family helmed by a creative and experienced woodworker sees an event amenity niche that needs filling? Off the Block Games, that’s what.
Anyone up for a game of cornhole? A lot of us are, apparently because it’s the most popular game requested from Sammamish-based outdoor tabletop and lawn game design and rental company, Off the Block Games.
Before launching her business in 2018, owner and creator, Teresa Farley, had been into woodworking for 20 years. After making oversized wooden yard games for her two sons’ weddings, the word got out and the requests for the games came in. Before long Teresa realized this enjoyable side hustle could very well turn into a full-time gig.
Today, Teresa, along with her two sons, Sam and Andy, run the business, designing, making and renting games including giant Jenga, giant Connect 4, the ubiquitous
Price is Right.
“Ninety-nine percent of the games are designed and built by us,” Teresa explains. “We have a full-time shop where we make and refresh games, allowing us to provide color matching to weddings and other events.”
The games themselves are beautifully made and modern looking. Tic Tak Throw features cool inlaid designs of different colored wood. The dominoes, recently repurposed from a rain-soaked puzzle game, are painted festively in a stylish color palette and pattern. And the portable ping pong table (described on their website as the analog version of the OG video game, Pong) looks like a custom-built, high end dining room tabletop and is just simply gorgeous.
Prices for rentals range from $90 per game for a package that includes 4-plus games, your choice of accessory colors and a 1–3-day rental period to $165 for premium games, like ping pong. Scoreboards, drink holders (smart idea) and signs are extra.
Teresa and her team will deliver for a fee based on location and their availability. Customers can also pick-up at their Sammamish location for no charge. offtheblockgames.com
140 years of making our communities healthier
For 140 years, we’ve been partnering locally to support communities in the ways they need it most. Because healthy communities need more than health care.
That’s exactly what the Club’s Parties-to-Go packages are: delicious and easy. Our Fancy Picnic package is uncomplicated and chic, which is what all picnics should be. The menu is decidedly seasonal and farm-fresh: tomato and Caesar salads, roasted salmon and grilled chicken, carrots, roasted asparagus and olive bread. The meal ends with the perfect chef’s kiss: macarons made by our in-house pastry team. Our party packages are priced per person—the Fancy Picnic is $24— and the minimum order is for six people. You can order via the app or at members.bellevueclub.com. YOU PICK THE PLACE, WE’LL SUPPLY THE FOOD
SUMMER PICNIC PERFECTION
THERE ARE MANY GOOD REASONS TO HAVE A PICNIC: a date, a baby shower, a family reunion — but do you really need a reason? Sometimes you just want to laze dreamily on a red gingham blanket in the middle of a peaceful and beautiful green space on a languid summer day without a care in the world. And eat delicious food. And you want it to be easy.
DIGITAL DETOX
written by Alison Brownrigg
very summer I say to my kids and anyone else who will listen that I just want five solid minutes of bliss while lying on a floaty in a calm body of water thinking about nothing other than the warmth of the sun. Sounds great, doesn’t it? You'd be surprised by how hard that is to accomplish.
Maybe this year I’ll up the ante and insist we all unplug and chase our bliss in a kayak on the Salish Sea with San Juan Island–based kayak tour company, Outdoor Odysseys. A whole day spent scanning the sea for whales rather than doom scrolling! Just imagine it.
Concierge Style Senior Care
Launched in 1987, Outdoor Odysseys offers half-day, full-day and multiday kayaking trips in search of whales, seals and a view of the world you might not have seen before. Depending on which tour you pick, you’ll meander along the coast of San Juan Island for a few hours or circumvent the entire island before heading up to explore Stuart Island and the uninhabited Jones Island for an extended four-day tour.
Sign up for a sunset paddle to get an eyeful of the bioluminescent sea creatures that live in these northern
waters or go all in on the bliss idea and try the three-day trip that combines kayaking with yoga in peaceful places you can only access by boat.
Outdoor Odysseys tours are especially catered to those of us who enjoy good food and delicious adult beverages after a long day at sea—plus a fine cup of coffee to get rolling the next morning. In addition to being kayaking experts and trained in water rescue, the company’s guides are all excellent chefs who create fireside meals using organic and seasonal ingredients from local farms and
purveyors. Many of those dishes, from savory triple-cheese lasagna to sweet double-fudge brownies, are cooked in a Dutch oven over an open flame.
Tours run from mid-May to the end of September, range in price from $135 to around $1,000 per person, and include kayaking gear and instruction, dry bags, a tent and transportation to and from the launch site to Friday Harbor. Kids over 12 are welcome. Families with younger kids can opt for a private tour custom made for your family’s needs.
If you need further enticement, Outdoor Odysseys is offering a 10 percent discount on their Classic Day Tours when you agree to put your cell phone in the dry box for the duration of the tour. Use code ANALOG25 at checkout. outdoorodysseys.com
berry
written by alison brownrigg
Summer is berry season around here, as witnessed by the many flats and pints of strawberries, raspberries and blueberries available at farmers’ markets these days. Not to mention the bounty of free blackberries ready for picking almost everywhere you look. In honor of this sweet time of year, we asked Club pastry chef extraordinaire Alice McCarthy to share her most prized berry recipes for your summertime dessert needs. And the results are delicious.
TRIPLE BERRY CRISP
The beauty of this recipe is that it's seasonless. Serve it in high summer when fresh berries are at their peak or freeze the berries to make it during the cooler months.
INGREDIENTS:
Makes 9–10 servings
• ¾ cup flour
• ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• ½ cup light brown sugar (packed)
• 1 cup granulated sugar (separated into ½ cups)
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter (cold, diced into small pieces)
• Preheat oven to 375° F. Butter a 9 by 9–inch or 11 by 7–inch baking dish.
• For the crumble: In a stand mixer, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, ½ cup of granulated sugar, cinnamon, salt and butter until it resembles coarse meal.
• In a separate bowl, gently toss the berries with remaining ½ cup of granulated sugar, vanilla extract and cornstarch.
• Spoon the berry mixture into your prepared dish, then top with the crumble. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla bean ice cream.
CLASSIC STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
Strawberry shortcake is a ubiquitous dessert on summer menus and at fairs throughout the state. It’s a crowd-pleasing surefire hit, and you’ll be glad to have it in your repertoire.
INGREDIENTS:
Makes 9 shortcakes -
• 16 ounces fresh strawberries, quartered
• Stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar and leave to macerate in refrigerator for 10 minutes.
Cream Scone Recipe -
• 9 ounces all-purpose or gluten-free flour of your choice (2 cups)
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
DIRECTIONS:
• Preheat oven to 350° F. Place flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and butter in a food processor or mixer. Pulse in 3-second intervals until the mixture resembles a coarse meal.
• Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla by hand until the dough is uniform and slightly moistened. A mixer on the lowest speed also works.
• On a floured surface, roll the dough out to a 1-inch thickness. Use a 2 or 2½-inch round cutter to make as many scones as you can.
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• 1 egg slightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for sprinkling on top
THE BERRIES of WASHINGTON
BLUEBERRIES
Blueberries used to be big business for Washington state, specifically Bellevue, which was a farming community before rapid urbanization occurred in the mid20th century after the bridges were built. Today, the City of Bellevue manages the two remaining historic blueberry farms at the Mercer Slough and Larsen Lake (bellevueblueberryfarms.com), both of which are open for u-pick once the blueberry season starts in early July.
• Place the scones on a parchment-covered sheet pan and space out evenly.
• Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown. When cooled, slice in half.
To Assemble -
• Place a generous amount of the macerated strawberries on the bottom half of each scone, top with a dollop of whipped cream and the other half of scone. Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy!
STRAWBERRIES
Strawberries put Bellevue on the map in 1925 with the first annual Strawberry Festival, which attracted more than 3,000 visitors from all over King County. By 1938 the attendance had risen to 15,000 people who consumed 4,172 pounds of strawberries and 8,750 shortcakes. Washington state produces 8 million pounds of the berry a year, which is only 1% of the total US strawberry yield.
SWEET CHERRIES
Did you know that Washington state is the leading producer of sweet cherries in the United States and the second producer in the world after Turkey? Most of the cherry growing is done east of the Cascades in the Yakima Valley, Wenatchee and Columbia Basin areas, and in 2024 that amounted to nearly 391,000,000 pounds. #mindblowing.
CHERRY PIE CRUMB BARS
Quite possibly the perfect dessert to tuck into a basket or a backpack for a summer picnic or scenic hike. Easy to make, easy to take and very easy to eat.
INGREDIENTS:
Makes 9 servings -
• 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
DIRECTIONS:
• Preheat the oven to 350° F.
• Line a square 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Butter the sides and bottom of the lined pan. Set aside.
• In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the cherries, cornstarch, lemon juice and vanilla.
• In a large mixing bowl, stir together the butter and sugar.
• Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt and stir with a fork until the mixture resembles crumbs.
• Reserve ¾ cup of the crumb mixture.
• Press the remaining crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
• Spread the cherry filling over the crust.
• Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the cherries.
• Sprinkle the sugar over the crumb topping.
• Bake the bars for 23–25 minutes, or until the top is golden.
• Cool completely before cutting.
SINCE 2004.
Pilates variations that adapt to every level of experience.
LEVEL UP
written by alison brownrigg photography by hal folk
Pilates was invented in the 1920’s, but it wasn’t until the late 1980s that it gained widespread popularity, thanks to its slow, steady and transformative pace. “In 10 sessions you will feel the difference,” Joseph Pilates is quoted as saying. “In 20 you will see the difference, and in 30 you’ll have a whole new body.” As of 2023, more than 12 million people worldwide practice Pilates—including enthusiastic Club members who regularly attend Pilates Foundations series and small group classes.
“Pilates is unique because it is accessible to all ages and fitness levels,” says Bellevue Club Pilates instructor Nancy Black. “It is low impact and can be leveled up or down based on individual needs. Pilates strengthens and elongates the entire body while focusing on body awareness,” she continues. “It enhances everyday activities as well as athletic endeavors—power in a tennis serve and swing, core strength while running, and balance when skiing.”
Because Pilates emphasizes control, breath, and alignment, it can be a powerful practice for injury prevention and rehabilitation. It’s also a welcoming entry point for those new to exercise or returning after a break. Whether you’re looking to improve posture, boost mobility, or simply feel stronger and more centered, Pilates offers lifelong benefits that evolve with you.
To demonstrate the method’s versatility, we asked Associate Athletic Director Scott Stone; Pilates instructor Rachel Hopper; and Nancy Black to show beginning, intermediate and advanced variations of three fundamental Pilates exercises: Long Stretch on the Reformer, Pull Ups on the Wunda Chair and Short Box Twist.
A NOTE ON SPRINGS
The Reformer, Wunda Chair and Cadillac all use tightly coiled metal springs for resistance, providing stability to each exercise. Removing springs reduces resistance and stability, often making exercises more difficult. While that might seem counterintuitive, less spring tension requires more muscle control, especially on apparatus like the Reformer and Wunda Chair. In Pilates, less is often more when it comes to springs.
LONG STRETCH
In this exercise, the body is held in a strong plank position with hands on the footbar and feet on the carriage, which is pushed and pulled back and forth using core control.
BENEFITS
• Enhances spinal mobility
• Strengthens obliques and deep core muscles
• Improves postural alignment
LEVEL
1. On knees, move carriage out and in
2. Full plank position, move carriage out and in
3. Remove a spring and lift one leg while moving carriage
PULL UP
The practitioner stands on the pedal with straight arms on the sides, lifting the body upward into a pike position.
BENEFITS
• Builds core strength
• Strengthens shoulders and arms
• Improves balance, control and coordination
LEVEL
1. Heavy springs, pull up
2. Lighter spring, pull up with one leg
3. Light springs or no springs, pull up from the side with single-leg option
SHORT BOX TWIST
The practitioner sits on a short box placed on the Reformer with feet anchored, twisting the spine to one side while holding a bar.
BENEFITS
• Enhances spinal mobility
• Strengthens obliques and deep core muscles
• Improves postural alignment
LEVEL
1. Holding bar, twist only
2. Holding bar, twist and hinge at the hip in a side plank fashion
3. Holding bar, twist and reach pole to floor and back up
Whidbey Island: An Insider’s Guide
There’s lots to see and do on Washington’s longest island. We asked insider BreAnne Daly to share island highlights should your summer travels take you there.
You don’t have to go far to get away from it all in the Pacific Northwest. Just a quick ferry ride (or drive across Deception Pass Bridge) and you’ll find yourself on bucolic Whidbey Island, where the sea air fills your lungs, the coastline sparkles brilliantly and you can slip effortlessly into island time.
CAPTAIN WHIDBEY
FORT CASEY
FORT EBEY
ORCHARD KITCHEN
DANCING FISH
written by breanne daly
CAPTAIN WHIDBEY
Nestled among old-growth firs overlooking Penn Cove, the Captain Whidbey inn is the elevated adult summer camp of your dreams. A beloved Whidbey Island gathering place since 1907, the inn was reimagined in 2019 to restore its blend of old-world character and coastal Pacific Northwest style to perfection.
Accommodations include the Historic Lodge, Lagoon Rooms and Cabins. For an authentic summer-camp feel, the Historic Lodge is an ideal choice. If privacy is a priority, the Lagoon Rooms or Cabins will suit you. The Cabins are especially noteworthy, designed in collaboration with local artisans and offering views of the cove.
During summer the expansive grounds come alive. Enjoy firepits (keep an eye out for weekend s’mores), a private dock for kayaking, a wellness studio and sauna, and a restaurant, bar, and coffee shop all on-site. The restaurant menu features seasonal Pacific Northwest–inspired fare with a focus on locally sourced ingredients.
Its central location makes it a convenient home base from which to explore the rest of the island. Downtown Coupeville, Fort Ebey and Fort Casey State Parks are mere minutes away.
Captain Whidbey is the kind of place that calls you back year after year. But fair warning: You may never want to leave once you get there. ➝ captainwhidbey.com
captain whidbey: alexandra ribar
ORCHARD KITCHEN
The eight-course, prix fixe farm-totable feast at this Langley restaurant is more than a meal—it’s an experience, a story told through food. Rooted in the island’s agricultural heritage, each dish is thoughtfully composed using ingredients grown on-site or sourced from nearby producers. Chef and owner Vincent Nattress introduces every course with a brief narrative, offering guests a window into the inspiration behind the plate. The result is a dining atmosphere that feels both intimate and reverent.
Wine pairings, curated by co-owner Tyla Nattress, bring an added layer of intention to the evening. Each glass is selected to not only complement the food but elevate the progression of the meal.
Orchard Kitchen’s communal table invites connection. Rather than dining solely with your own party, you will join fellow guests at a shared table. Often, the evening begins with strangers and ends with new acquaintances.
Summer offers a distinct experience. With the patio open, guests are seated just steps from the very fields that shaped their meal. ➝ orchardkitchen.com
WHIDBEY PICKLE BARN
Your pickleball game doesn’t have to stop at the Deception Pass Bridge. Located in Freeland, Whidbey Pickle Barn offers court bookings and drop-in sessions for players of all levels. Throughout the summer, you can join clinics to sharpen your skills.
➝ whidbeypicklebarn.com
After your match, head down the road to GREENBANK CIDERY (greenbankcidery. com) for a refreshing post-game drink. The heirloom apples used in their smallbatch ciders are grown right on Whidbey Island. Pair your drink with something from the on-site food truck, BRAEBURN WIENER WAGON, known for its specialty hot dogs, all of them delicious.
➝ braeburnlangley.com/weiner-wagon
DANCING FISH VINEYARDS
Dancing Fish Vineyards is a familyowned vineyard located in Freeland. It operates as a négociant-style vineyard, featuring wines from a variety of Washington AVAs. Enjoy a glass as you play bocce ball, stroll the rolling hills or admire the vines.
Vineyard events include Monday Bites, featuring live music and food curated by a local chef (reservations recommended). You can also reserve a table for Friday Night Music, with performances by local artists. Your reservation includes a shared appetizer board.
Should you want to invest more time among the vineyards, consider renting the lovingly restored Airstream trailer, perfect for couples who enjoy late-night wanderings through the grapevines, glass of wine in hand.
➝ dancingfishvineyards.com
STATE PARKS
Whidbey has been a strategic military location since the late 19th century. Currently, the northern half of the island is home to a Naval Air Station, which began as a seaplane base during WWII. Today, two historic forts have been converted into state parks where the views are breathtaking and camping is allowed. ➝ parks.wa.gov
FORT CASEY
Where history and scenery converge, Fort Casey invites visitors to explore a historic coastal defense fort and the iconic Admiralty Head Lighthouse. Wander through weathered bunkers, stroll along the beach and watch ferries sail the waters en route to Port Townsend.
FORT EBEY
Nestled among towering evergreens, Fort Ebey offers forested trails and sweeping views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. History buffs can tour a World War II–era battery, while outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the hiking, biking, picnicking, kite flying and amazing sunsets.
DANCING FISH VINEYARDS
FORT CASEY
3
written by emilina lomas
Intermittent fasting (IF) has become one of the most popular weight-loss strategies of the past decade. With countless headlines praising its fat-burning benefits, hormonal perks and longevity potential, it’s easy to see why so many have jumped on board. But when it comes to women, the picture is a bit more complex.
WHAT IS INTERMITTENT FASTING?
At its core, intermittent fasting is not a diet but a timing strategy. Rather than focusing on what you eat, IF focuses on when you eat. Common methods include 16:8 (fasting for 16 hours with an 8-hour eating window) and alternate-day fasting, or the 5:2 method (two days of reduced calorie intake, five days of normal eating). All aim to extend the fasting period enough to promote fat metabolism, insulin sensitivity and caloric restriction—without chronic dieting.
THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE TREND
In both animal and human studies, intermittent fasting has been linked to improvements in metabolic markers like blood glucose, cholesterol and insulin resistance. A 2022 comprehensive review of studies highlighted IF’s potential to improve cellular repair, reduce inflammation and aid weight management by supporting a mild calorie deficit and enhancing fat oxidation during the fasting state.
However, the majority of early IF research was conducted on men or male animals. That’s where things get complicated. Female physiology doesn’t always respond the same way, so the research findings shouldn’t be automatically applied.
WHY FEMALE PHYSIOLOGY MATTERS
Female biology is acutely sensitive to signals of stress. Stress isn’t just a busy day at work or a screaming toddler; stress also includes physiological triggers like caloric restriction and fasting. The hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis, which governs sex hormone production, is particularly reactive to changes in energy availability.
If the body perceives a threat to energy balance—too few calories, too much exercise or prolonged fasting—it may respond in an adverse way. Studies support this, finding that in lean, healthy women or those under high physical or emotional stress, prolonged or aggressive fasting may disrupt reproductive hormones, affect bone health and lead to cycle irregularities—especially if paired with low calorie intake or intense exercise.
Recent studies have begun to reflect these sex-specific responses. A 2024 review published in Current Nutrition Reports examined both animal and human studies on intermittent fasting’s effects on female reproductive health. The findings were mixed. In healthy, normal-weight animals, some fasting regimens—like alternate-day fasting and 8-hour time-restricted feeding—were associated with negative effects on reproductive function. However, in animals fed a high-fat diet, these same fasting strategies improved fertility outcomes.
In human studies, particularly among women with obesity or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), intermittent fasting (including the 5:2 diet and time-restricted feeding) showed promise: reducing the free androgen index, improving menstrual regularity, and increasing levels of sex hormone–binding globulin. That said, the review also flagged potential concerns for pregnant women, including lower maternal weight gain and neonatal birth weight.
A 2023 review found that intermittent fasting can improve body composition and cardiometabolic markers—such as insulin levels— in both pre- and postmenopausal women. The authors suggest that nocturnal intermittent fasting may also help synchronize the circadian rhythm, supporting overall metabolic and hormonal balance. However, the study notes that these benefits are like those seen in calorie-restriction diets rather than uniquely superior.
In short: Intermittent fasting can be a helpful tool for some women, but it’s not universally beneficial.
HOW TO TRY INTERMITTENT FASTING WITHOUT HURTING YOUR BIOLOGY
That doesn’t mean women need to avoid fasting entirely. It just means a more nuanced approach is required.
For women looking to lose weight, shorter fasting windows (like 12:12 or 14:10) may offer benefits without the hormonal disruption associated with longer fasts. A 2023 study found that women following a 14:10 approach reported improvements in energy, sleep and appetite regulation—without adverse effects on menstrual health.
Timing also matters. Aligning meals with your natural circadian rhythm—eating earlier in the day and avoiding late-night meals—may support metabolic health without extreme fasting. This is known as early time-restricted feeding (eTRF), and emerging evidence suggests it may offer the best of both worlds: metabolic improvements with fewer hormonal downsides.
If you’re considering fasting, start conservatively. Pay attention to your energy, mood, sleep patterns and menstrual cycle. And remember that sustainable weight loss is less about rigid rules and more about consistency, nourishment and working with your body—not against it.
GROUP & PRIVATE LESSONS
SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS
FAMILY EVENTS + MORE
Guide Activities yOUth
2025/2026
WELCOME
From sports and swim to art and holiday events, Bellevue Club has something for every child this fall. Use this guide to explore programs and find registration details. For the latest updates, visit members.bellevueclub.com/youth.
RECREATION
PRIVATE LESSONS
PRIVATE BASKETBALL LESSONS
Ages 6+| Basketball Gym
Private lessons are the most effective way to improve your game. Customized workouts utilize multiple resources, including the Shoot-A-Way, weighted balls, adjustable hoops and more!
INDIVIDUAL TRAINING
25 mins: $46/member
50 mins: $85/member
GROUP TRAINING
50-min lesson for two players/$110, $25/additional player up to six participants. Fees are split evenly between participants.
TEAM TRAINING
Available for teams of 7 -12 players who are looking to take their game to the next level. Fees are split evenly between players. Guests are allowed under a sponsoring member’s account. 50 mins for $230/team
PRIVATE KARATE LESSONS
Join Bellevue Club’s own Sensei James Penor to master blocks, punches and kicks. Sessions will focus on fundamentals to help progress through the belts.
30 mins/$63 | 60 mins/$115 Per member for up to three participants.
PRIVATE VOLLEYBALL LESSONS
Sessions will focus on fundamentals, drills and real game situations. Coach Eugene Wong will challenge players to push themselves to the next level. 30 mins/$50 | 60 mins/$100 | 90 mins/$150
PRIVATE SQUASH LESSONS
For children and adults looking to explore a new sport or build on previous skills, squash trainer Latasha Khan will focus on fundamentals, individual/group drills and game knowledge. 60 mins/$104 | 45 mins/$78 | 30 mins/$52
PRIVATE BALLET LESSONS
For children and adults, Bellevue Club's qualified instructor will design a lesson just for you. 45 mins/$102 | 60 mins/$115 per member for up to three participants.
YOUTH FITNESS
YOUTH PERSONAL TRAINING
Train smart and grow strong. Up to two participants. Contact fitness@bellevueclub.com for options.
FITNESS STUDIO ORIENTATION
Required for members 12-14 years of age. After successful completion, youth members may utilize Studio 1 while supervised by a parent or guardian. Up to two participants. Visit members.bellevueclub.com for more information and to schedule.
EXPLORE WITH ME
Bellevue Club Explore with Me programs allow children to discover the world around them by developing literacy, listening, problem solving and social skills all alongside their caregiver.
TODDLER OPEN PLAY
Ages 0-5 years | Mon Sep 8-June 8 | 9-11 am | Basketball Gym | Complimentary Bring your children, ages 5 and younger, for some fun and games. This is unsupervised, so parents must accompany their children. No registration required.
Please note that open play will not be held on Bellevue School District non-school days.
PRESCHOOL ARTISTIC EXPLORATION
Ages 2-4 years with caregiver Wed 10-10:45 am | Kids Camp Room
Caregivers come alongside little ones as they explore their creativity through art and STEM activities as their self-esteem and social skills flourish. Class fee includes all materials.
Ses 1 $216 | Ses 2: $189 | Ses 3 & 4: $162/session | Ses 5: $216
BABY/TODDLER & ME AQUATICS
Ages 9 months to 3 years with caregiver | Tue 10-10:30 am | Pool
This class introduces basic aquatic skills to parents and children and encouages water safety, confidence and comfort in the water. Parents will learn how to teach their kids swimming and water safety skills. Ses 1: $216 | Ses 2: $189 | Ses 3 & 4: $162 | Ses 5: $216
Registration opens Aug 6 at 9 am
FAMILY GYM NIGHTS
First Fri of the month | Oct 3 - June 5 | 5:30-8 pm | Basketball Gym
Meet in the gym for bouncy house fun. All children must be accompanied by at least one supervising adult who stays in the gym while kids are on the inflatables.
Complimentary, no registration required.
INFLATABLE OBSTACLE COURSE
Sat | 6-7 pm | Pool
Take on the excitement of our giant inflatable obstacle course! Run, jump and race across the surface of the water.
Complimentary, no registration required. Swim tests are required and complimentary.
WATER RUNNER
Sun | 5-6:30 pm | Pool
Think you can walk on water? Test your speed, balance and determination on our giant water runway. All ages! Complimentary. No registration required. Swim tests are required and complimentary.
KIDS MOVIE NIGHTS
Ages 4-11 | Sep 19, Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12, Jan 16, Feb 17, Mar 13, Apr 17, May 22, Jun 12 | 6-9 pm | Kids Camp Room
Wear your coziest PJs or dress up for the theme as we enjoy arts, crafts, dinner and a movie!
$60/member
KIDS TAKE OVER
Ages 5-11 | Sep 26, Oct 17, Nov 28, Dec 19, Jan 23, Mar 27, May 29 | 6-9 pm | Basketball Gym
Get ready, the kids are taking over the Club! Bouncy houses, camp games, swimming, crafts and dinner. $60/member
PRINCESS BALL
Sep 12 | 6-8 pm | Ballroom
Meet your favorite princesses, enjoy a royal dinner, delicious desserts and sing along to enchanting live performances. $50/member
FAMILY PUMPKIN CARVING
Oct 20 | 5-7 pm | Ballroom
Leave the mess with us as you spend the evening transforming your pumpkin into a work of art!
$30/pumpkin
HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL
Oct 24 | 5:30-8 pm | Basketball Gym
Dress in your favorite costume and join us for games, crafts, bouncy houses and more! $30/ages 1- 16 | kids younger than 1 and adults are free.
FAMILY LASER TAG
Nov 21 | 6-8 pm | Basketball Gym
Blast the night away with an action-packed evening of laser tag games while enjoying dinner and dessert options. $45/member
GINGERBREAD DECORATING
Dec 8 | 5-7 pm | Ballroom
Kick off the holiday season by creating a sugar masterpiece. You provide the imagination and we provide the rest! Please indicate how many seats you'll need when registering. $60/gingerbread house
SANTA BRUNCH
Dec 6, 7, 13 & 14 | 9 am-2 pm | Ballroom
Bring the whole family and join us in celebrating the holiday season. Enjoy a buffet, entertainment and a visit and photo with Santa. $88/adult | $44/children ages 3-12 | ages 2 and under are free. Reservations open at 9 am, Oct 1.
FAMILY MAD SCIENCE NIGHT
Jan 9 | 6-8 pm | Ballroom
Conduct experiments looking for physical and chemical changes. Attendees will experience a few that fizz, pop and BOOM. Dinner and dessert provided. $45/member
VALENTINE'S DAY COOKIE
DECORATING
Feb 9 | 5-7 pm | Ballroom
Decorate heart-shaped cookies and create crafts to give to your special someone! Please register each child participant. Adults are free with participating children. $30/member
VALENTINE’S DAY BASH
Feb 13 | 6-8 pm | Ballroom
Calling all ladies and kids! This night is for you. Enjoy manicures, treats, drinks, crafts and some special surprises during a night that's like no other. $45/member
FAMILY LEGO NIGHT
Mar 20 | 5:30-7:30 pm | Ballroom
Enjoy appetizers and treats as you work side by side creating creatures, cars and whatever else your imagination allows. $45/member
An underwater Easter Egg hunt for kids with inflatables and mat runner. Non-swimmers must be within arm's reach and parents must remain on deck at all times. $35/member
FAMILY MAGIC NIGHT
Apr 24 | 6-8 pm | Ballroom
Come be amazed as extraordinary magician Nate Jester create lasting memories. Sit back, relax and enjoy a delicious dinner and show. $60/member
KARAOKE AND GAME NIGHT
Ages 7+ | May 15 | 6-8 pm | Ballroom
Sing your heart out with karaoke, hit the dance floor and enjoy friendly competition with card and board games. Dinner and dessert provided. $45/member
NAILED IT! KIDS CARPENTRY NIGHT
Jun 19 | 5-7 pm | Ballroom
It's time for a fun-filled family carpentry day where all ages can learn basic woodworking skills and build simple projects together. No experience necessary. Snack and drinks included. $45/member
SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS & DATES
VETERANS DAY: Nov 11
WINTER BREAKS: Dec 22-26 & Dec 29- Jan 2*
MLK JR. DAY: Jan 19
MID-WINTER BREAK: Feb 16-20
SPRING BREAK: A pr 6-10
*No camps Dec 24-25 and Jan 1
ALL-SPORTS CAMP
Ages 5-12 | 9:30 am-2 pm | Basketball Gym
Kids will enjoy a wide variety of sports through drills, skills and games. Please pack a swimsuit and nut-free lunch each day. $380/week | $76/day
KIDS CAMP
Ages 3-6 | 9:30 am-12 pm | Kids Camp Room
Children enjoy arts and crafts, activities, story time and more! Bring a swimsuit for open swim. All snacks are provided. Registrants must be able to use the toilet and change in and out of their swimsuits independently. $270/week | $54/day
SWIM CAMP
Ages 6-12 | 9:30 am-2 pm | Pool
Each day includes group swim and safety skills lesson, organized games and free play in the pool. Bring your swimsuit, goggles, a nut-free lunch and an appetite for fun. $380/week | $76/day
AFTERNOON PRE-SCHOOL CAMP
Ages 3-6 | 12-2 pm | Kids Camp Room
Children enjoy themed arts and crafts, activities, story time and more! Please pack a nut-free lunch. $270/week | $54/day
LEGO BUILDERS CAMP
Ages 5-12 | 2-4 pm | Kids Camp Room
Led by Dan Parker, professional master builder, this is the perfect camp for any LEGO-maniac! Explore the four topics of building: miniature, mosaic, sculpture and mechanical, all in different daily themes. $270/week | $54/day
BASKETBALL CAMP
Ages 5-12 | 2-4 pm | Basketball Gym
Participants will increase their basketball skill level and knowledge of the game. They’ll focus on drills, skill-building games and scrimmages. $270/week | $54/day
AFTERNOON SWIM CAMP
Ages 6-12 | 2-4 pm
Burn off the last little bit of energy with afternoon swim camp. Campers will become more comfortable in the water playing interactive group games and activities. $270/week | $54/day
RECREATION
YOUTH BASKETBALL DAY CLINICS
BCYBA trainers offer skill-specific clinics to those looking to take their game to the next level! Ages: 8-14 | 4-5:30 pm | Basketball Gym | $60/clinic
FUNDAMENTALS AND OFFENSIVE TOOLS
Sep 10
DEFENSIVE SKILLS AND REBOUNDING
Oct 8
BALL HANDLING AND PASSING
Nov 5
FAST BREAK AND TRANSITION PLAY
Dec 10
PURE SHOOTING
Jan 7
PLYOMETRICS: AGILITY AND CONDITIONING
Feb 4
3-ON-3 STRATEGIES
Mar 11
FINISHING AT THE HOOP
Apr 15
1-ON-1 ISOLATION
May 6
The Bellevue Club’s Youth Basketball Academy focuses on developing each player as an individual and teammate, placing a high value on both skill and character development. The youth basketball class curriculum follows a natural skill progression, allowing players to reach their full potential.
BRONZE: INTRODUCTION TO BASKETBALL
Recommended ages: 5-7 | Mon 4-4:45 pm | Sat 10-10:45 am | Basketball Gym
Designed to train players on the fundamentals of basketball, introducing basic skills such as dribbling, passing and shooting. Ses 1 $256 | Ses 2: $224 | Ses 3 & 4: $192/session | Ses 5: $256
SILVER: BUILDING FUNDAMENTALS
Recommended ages: 8-10 | Tue 4-4:45 pm | Sat 10:45-11:30 am | Basketball Gym
Players will begin to refine their shooting technique, dribbling ability and learn in-game competition. Intermediate skills, such as crossovers, running the floor, playing defense, chest passing and jump shots, are introduced. Silver players must pass the Bronze skills assessment prior to registration. Ses 1: $256 | Ses 2: 224 | Ses 3 & 4: $192/session | Ses 5: $256
Each class will highlight a different essential aspect of the game, focusing on skill development and increasing player confidence through proper repetition. Gold players must pass the Silver skills assessment prior to registration. Ses 1: $256 | Ses 2: $224 | Ses 3 & 4: $192/session | Ses 5: $256
RECREATION CLASSES
PRE-BALLET
Ages 3-4 | Tue 4:15-5 pm | Multipurpose Room Children will learn basic ballet terminology and steps while discovering coordination and rhythm using their own creativity and lively imaginations. Ballet and dress-up clothes are recommended. Ses 1: $232 | Ses 2: $203 | Ses 3 & 4: $174/session | Ses 5: $232
BALLET LEVELS 1 & 2
Ages 5-8 | Tue 5-6 pm | Multipurpose Room Ballet Levels 1 & 2 allows dancers to begin developing the main concepts of ballet, including coordination, spatial awareness, position of the feet and an introduction to movement vocabulary. Ses 1: $256 | Ses 2: $224 | Ses 3 & 4: $192/session| Ses 5: $256
BEGINNING KARATE
Ages 6+ (adults welcome) | Wed 6-7 pm | Aerobics Studio or Sat 9:15-10:15 am | Multipurpose Room
Learn basic blocks, punches and kicks through individual and group instruction by our own Sensei James Penor. Ses 1 $256 | Ses 2 $224 | Ses 3 & 4: $192/session | Ses 5: $256
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED KARATE
Ages 6+ (adults welcome) | Wed 7:15-8:15 pm or Sat 10:30-11:30 am | Aerobics Studio
Continue to work with Sensei James Penor to perfect your blocks, punches and kicks while learning new techniques and enhancing your skills. Ses 1: $256 | Ses 2: $224 | Ses 3 & 4: $192/session | Ses 5: $256
LITTLE SPORTS
Ages 3-5 | Wed 4-4:45 pm or Sat 11-11:45 am | Racquetball Court
Come explore the world of sports! Basketball, wiffleball, soccer and more. Come get a taste of multiple sports and find out what it is like to be on a team and explore a new passion! Ses 1: $232 | Ses 2: $203 | 3 & 4: $174/session | Ses 5: $232
TINY TOTS SOCCER
Ages 4-7 | Thu 4-4:45 pm or Sat 10-10:45 am | Racquetball Courts
Time to learn the basics of soccer! Begin the soccer journey by learning about the basics of soccer as we learn fun drills, play fun games and mini scrimmages with one another. Ses 1: $232 Ses 2: $203 | Ses 3 & 4: $174/session | Ses 5: $232
LEGO BUILDERS
Ages 5-12 | Mon 4-5 pm | Kids Camp Room Castles, spaceships, dinosaurs and more. Dan Parker, LEGO artist and professional master builder, explores the four formats of LEGO building: miniature, mosaic, sculpture and mechanical, all in different daily themes. Ses 1: $256 | Ses 2: $224 | Ses 3 & 4: $192 | Ses 5: $256
SESSION DATES
SESSION 1: S ep 8 - Nov 2 (8 Weeks)
SESSION 2: Nov 3 - D ec 21 (7 Weeks)*
SESSION 3: Jan 5 - Feb 15 (6 Weeks)
SESSION 4: Feb 23 - Apr 5 (6 Weeks)
SESSION 5: Apr 13 - Jun 7 (8 Weeks)*
No classes Nov 27-30 & May 25.
SESSION REGISTRATION DATES
REGISTRATION OPENS AT 9 am
RECREATION: Aug 6
TENNIS: Aug 7, Ages 4-10
TENNIS: Aug 8, Ages 11-17
AQUATICS: Aug 25, Preschool
AQUATICS: Aug 26, Youth
RECREATION: Oct 7
TENNIS: Oct 9, Ages 4-10
TENNIS: Oct 10, Ages 11-17
AQUATICS: Oct 20, Preschool
AQUATICS: Oct 21, Youth
RECREATION: Dec 2
TENNIS: Dec 4, Ages 4-10
TENNIS: Dec 5, Ages 11-17
AQUATICS: Dec 22, Preschool
AQUATICS: Dec 23, Youth
RECREATION: Jan 20
TENNIS: Jan 22, Ages 4-10
TENNIS: Jan 23, Ages 11-17
AQUATICS: Feb 9, Preschool
AQUATICS: Feb 10, Youth
RECREATION: Mar 10
TENNIS: Mar 12, Ages 4-10
TENNIS: Mar 13, Ages 11-17
AQUATICS: Mar 30, Preschool
AQUATICS: Mar 31, Youth
GOLF
JUNIOR GOLF
JR. PRIVATE LESSONS
Ages 4-15 | The Links
Whether you are new to golf or have played a round or two, work with our instructors to develop or enhance your golf game. 30 mins/$60
PACKAGES
3 lessons: $171
5 lessons: $270
10 lessons: $510
JR. INTRODUCTION TO GOLF
Ages 6-12 | Wed 4-5 pm | Sat 10-11 am | The Links
Youth golfers will experience a hands-on approach while learning the fundamentals of golf. 4-week session: $200
JR. INTERMEDIATE GOLF
Ages 10-16 | Tue 5-6 pm | The Links
Junior golfers with at least one year of experience will receive hands on coaching as they focus on refining the fundamentals including full swing irons, full swing woods, chipping, and putting. 4-week session: $200
Visit the members only website for additional information and scheduling.
BIRTHDAYS AT THE CLUB
Celebrate at Bellevue Club. With a range of party options and activities to fit every kid’s interest, you can enjoy all the fun and leave the work to us.
For details, contact recreation@bellevueclub.com
TENNIS
ROOKIE
The USTA requirement is for all players under the age of 10 to use lower compression tennis balls during play. This is to help play slower and allow younger players greater opportunity to rally, learn the game and have fun.
TEENIE TENNIS (RED BALL)
Ages 4-5 | Mon 3:30-4 pm or Tue 3:30-4 pm
The main focus of this class is to learn basic stroke techniques, sportsmanship and hand-eye coordination. Ses 1: $320 | Ses 2: $280 | Ses 3 & 4: $240/session | Ses 5: $320
SMASHERS (ORANGE BALL)
Ages 6-8 | Mon 4-5 pm, Tue 4-5 pm, Wed 2:30-3:30 pm, Thu 4-5 pm or Sun 4-5 pm
This class focuses on advanced stroke production, hand-eye coordination, camaraderie and friendly competition. Ses 1: $320 | Ses 2: $280 | Ses 3 & 4: $240/session | Ses 5: $320
SUPER SMASHERS (ORANGE BALL)
Ages 7-8 | Tue 4-5 pm or Thu 4-5 pm
This class focuses on advanced stroke production, footwork, camaraderie and competition. Players must have participated in at least four sessions of Smasher classes and/or play 2+ times a week. Ses 1: $320 | Ses 2: $280 | Ses 3 & 4: $240/session | Ses 5: $320
SLAMMERS (GREEN BALL)
Ages 9-10 | Mon 5-6 pm, Tue 5-6 pm, Thu 5-6 pm or Sun 5-6 pm
This class focuses on advanced stroke production, hand-eye coordination and footwork. Players will learn how to keep score and compete in a friendly environment.
Ses 1: $320 | Ses 2: $280 | Ses 3 & 4: $240/session | Ses 5: $320
SUPER SLAMMERS (GREEN BALL)
Ages 9-11 | Tue 5-6 pm or Thu 5-6 pm
In this more competitive class, players will work on consistency, footwork and accuracy. This class will also focus on strategy, different grips and shot selection. Players must have participated in at least four sessions of Slammers classes and/or play 2+ times a week. Ses 1: $320 | Ses 2: $280 | Ses 3 & 4: $240/session | Ses 5: $320
Ages 11-17 | Mon 4:45-6 pm, Wed 4:45-6 pm or Sun 1-2:15 pm
The focus of this class is on basic technique, stroke production, scoring, friendly competition and team camaraderie. Ses 1: $400 | Ses 2: $350 | Ses 3 & 4: $300/session | Ses 5: $400
PRE-COMPETITION
Ages 10-15 | Mon 3:30-4:45 pm, Wed 4:45-6 pm Sun 1-2:15 pm or 2:15-3:30 pm
Players participating in this class must be knowledgeable of and able to do the following: place groundstrokes and volleys in a given area of the court and serve in the diagonal service box. Players are required to understand how to keep score. This class will focus on advanced stroke production, consistency and footwork. Ses 1: $400 | Ses 2: $350 | Ses 3 & 4: $300/session | Ses 5: $400
SILVER
Ages 12-17 | Wed 3:30-4:45 pm or 4:45-6 pm or Sun 2:15-3:30 pm
Players must be able to do the following: 20-ball rally with a partner, use semi-western and continental grips, play 2+ times a week and must play matches regularly. The focus of this class is on hitting with more consistency and depth, court positioning, shot selection and footwork. Ses 1: $400 | Ses 2: $350 | Ses 3 & 4: $300/session | Ses 5: $400
GOLD
Ages 13-17 | Wed 3:30-4:45 pm or Sun 2:15-3:30 pm
Players must be able to do the following: 20-ball rally with a partner | variety of strokes - spin, drive and lob. Tournament/match experience required. This class will focus on strategy, court positioning, tactical set up and solutions, conditioning and footwork.
Ses 1: $400 | Ses 2: $350 | Ses 3 & 4: $300/session | Ses 5: $400
TENNIS MATCH READY
Ages 9-17 | Fri 4-6 pm
Players sign up weekly and are paired/ partnered with players of similar level for two hours of singles or doubles match. $35/member
SESSION DATES
SESSION 1: S ep 8 - Nov 2 (8 Weeks)
SESSION 2: Nov 3 - D ec 21 (7 Weeks)*
SESSION 3: Jan 5 - Feb 15 (6 Weeks)
SESSION 4: Feb 23 - Apr 5 (6 Weeks)
SESSION 5: Apr 13 - Jun 7 (8 Weeks)*
* No classes Nov 27-30 & May 25.
TENNIS SPECIAL EVENTS
JUNIOR TENNIS MATCH NIGHT
Ages 9-17 | Sep 27 , Mar 21, May 16 | 4:45-7:15 pm
An active night of singles and doubles matches. Pizza and refreshments served. $60/member
TRICKS, TREATS & TENNIS
Ages 6-17 | Oct 25 | 5-7 pm
Come in costume ready to play some spooktacular tennis. Halloween themed games, activities, and treats. A to-go snack included. $80/member
STAYCATION TENNIS EVENT
Ages 9-17 | Nov 14-15, Apr 24-25
Enjoy a night at the Bellevue Club Hotel! Tennis, swimming, dinner and breakfast the next day included. $235/member
HOLIDAY MOVIE & TENNIS
Ages 4-11 | Dec 13 | 2:15-5:30 pm
An hour of fun on the tennis court followed by a holiday movie. Pizza, juice, cookies and prizes provided. $70/member
ORANGE COUNTY
JUNIOR TENNIS TRIP
Ages 9-17 | Jan 17-19
Embark on a fun 3-day trip to California. Play against 4 local clubs and stay in Newport Beach. $1295/member
INTRO TO MATCH PLAY:
JUNIOR TENNIS SPECIAL EVENT
Ages 7-13 | Feb 28 4-6 pm
Get junior players ready for match play with a focus on strategy and learning how to score. A to-go snack included. $80/member
TENNIS
AQUATICS
GROUP SWIM LESSONS
Our program teaches aquatic and water safety skills in a logical progression. The objectives are < to teach people to be safe in, on and around the water and become efficient swimmers.
Swim assessments are available prior to registration to make sure your child is in the correct level. These are available by request at 3:50 and 6 pm Monday-Thursday. Swim assessments can be requested online at < members.bellevueclub.com or by emailing aquatics@bellevueclub.com. Every student should feel challenged. Students move up when they have mastered the skills at their level.
Ages 3-5 | Mon 5:30 pm | Tue 4 pm, Wed 5 pm, Thu 4:30 pm or Sat 10 am
P1 is designed to introduce young children to the water. Students practice floating, gliding and blowing bubbles with instructor support as well as getting comfortable submerging their faces. No prerequisites required.
PRESCHOOL 2:
INTRO TO INDEPENDENT WATER SKILLS
Ages 3-5 | Mon 4 pm, Tue 5:30 pm, Wed 4:30 pm, Thu 4 pm or Sat 10:30 am
In P2 students practice floating on front and back with minimal instructor support and explore forward movement through the water. Students learn proper flutter kick technique and how to roll from front float to back float with assistance. Prerequisites: comfortable submerging face.
PRESCHOOL 3: ELEMENTARY WATER SKILLS
Ages 3-5 | Mon 4:30 pm, Tue 5:30 pm, Wed 5:30 pm, Thu 5 pm or Sat 11 am
P3 focuses on forward movement with legs first, kicking on front and rolling onto back to breathe in proper body alignment. Then add freestyle arm movements. Prerequisites: Comfortable staying flat while rolling from front to back independently.
PRESCHOOL 4:
FUNDAMENTAL WATER SKILLS
Ages 3-5 | Mon 4:30 pm, Tue 5 pm, Wed 4 pm, Thu 5 pm or Sat 11 am
Students in P4 continue to develop their freestyle, learning to side-breathe with a steady cadence, as well as backstroke arms and breaststroke kick. Endurance is increased by swimming longer distances. All skills are performed independently. Prerequisites: Must know how to swim, roll and swim for 25 yards.
YOUTH 1: INTRO TO WATER SKILLS
Ages 6-12 | Mon 4 pm, Tue 4:30 pm, Wed 5 pm, Thu 5:30 pm or Sat 10 am
Y1 is designed to introduce children to the water, get them comfortable with movement in the water. Students practice floating, gliding, submerging face, rolling from front to back with some forward movement and breath control, all with instructor support. No prerequisites.
YOUTH 2: FUNDAMENTAL WATER SKILLS
Ages 6-12 | Mon 5 pm, Tue 4 pm, Wed 5:30 pm, Thu 4:30 pm or Sat 10:30 am
Y2 focuses on forward movement with combined arm and leg movements, with practice kicking on front and rolling to back to breathe in proper body alignment. Freestyle and backstroke arm movements are explored. Prerequisites: Comfort staying flat while rolling from front to back independently.
YOUTH
3:
STROKE DEVELOPmENT
Ages 6-12 | Mon 4:30 pm | Tue 5 pm, Wed 4 pm, Thu 5 pm or Sat 11 am
In Y3, students continue freestyle and backstroke technique and learn breaststroke. Endurance is increased by swimming longer distances. All skills are performed independently. Prerequisites: Fundamental knowledge of freestyle with sidebreathing and backstroke and can swim at least 15 yards of each.
YOUTH 4: STROKE IMPROVEMENT
Ages 6-12 | Mon 5:30 pm, Tue 5 pm, Wed 4:30 pm, Thu 4 pm or Sat 11:30 am
Y4 students swim greater distances of freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke. Dolphin kick, butterfly, and treading water techniques are explored. Prerequisites: Must know freestyle with side-breathing, backstroke and have a fundamental knowledge of breaststroke.
PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
Fall Series: Sep 2-Dec 28
Winter Series: Dec 29-Jun 21
Private swim lessons offer the greatest flexibility and one-on-one attention for swimmers of any age and ability, and allow for focused instruction specific to the individual needs of each individual. Prices below are per member, per class.
30 mins: $47 | 45 mins: $65 | 60 mins: $89
Semi-Private lesson (2 students)
30 mins: $34 | 45 mins: $38 | 60 mins: $50
Individual private swim lessons can be booked online up to 14 days in advance on the Aquatics page at members.bellevueclub.com, by emailing aquatics@bellevueclub.com or calling the Aquatics desk at 425.688.3223.
PRE-COMPETITION
The focus of these courses is refining stroke skills and increasing endurance for those who have perfected all four strokes. Participants should be able to swim all four strokes a minimum of 25 yards and use side breathing without lifting their head up.
Pre-comp runs in 6-8-week sessions throughout the year with current participants receiving priority enrollment in future sessions. New participants are accepted throughout the year based on availability and a successful tryout. For enrollment or tryout information, please contact aquatics@bellevueclub.com.
PRE-COMP 1: BEGINNER
Mon + Wed or Tue + Thu | 4-4:30 pm
Prerequisites: Participants can swim 50 continuous yards without fins, using all four competitive swimming strokes. Swimmers will continue to refine all four competitive strokes as well as understand workout sets, intervals and lane swimming etiquette. Ses 1: $432 | Ses 2: $378 | Ses 3 & 4: $324/session | Ses 5: $432
PRE-COMP 2: INTERMEDIATE
Mon + Wed or Tue + Thu | 4:30-5:15 pm
Prerequisites: Participants can swim 100 continuous yards without fins, using all four competitive swimming strokes and can swim 50-100 yards without stopping. A higher level of endurance is sought to prepare swimmers for BCST. Workouts will focus on drills to refine muscle memory and fine tune stroke coordination. Ses 1: $648 | Ses 2: $567 | Ses 3 & 4: $486/session | Ses 5: $648
PRE-COMP 3: ADVANCED
Ages 6-12 | Saturdays | 10–10:45 am
Prerequisites: Participants must demonstrate consistent technique and endurance across all four competitive strokes. Swimmers should be able to complete 200 continuous yards, and swim sets of 100 yards with minimal rest. Designed for swimmers nearing BCST readiness. Ses 1: $648 | Ses 2: $567 | Ses 3 & 4: $486/session | Ses 5: $648
Visit bellevueclub.com for dates and registration information. AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TRAINING
Lifeguard training is held on weekends throughout the year. Registration and full training schedule is available at bellevueclub.com/aquatics. Members use promo code “MEMBER 2025” at registration to receive the member rate.
NEED CHILDCARE?
Our child care provides a safe, enjoyable and supervised environment for members' children.
Pricing:
younger than 3: $16/hour 3-6: $15/hour.
For reservations please call 425.637.4613 or use the QR code below.
REGISTRATION AND CANCELLATION POLICIES
REGISTRATION FEES:
Payment for programs is billed at the time of registration. Program fees cannot be prorated. Payment for services is billed the day of the service (fees subject to change). Tax is not included in price for athletic classes, camps and training sessions.
CANCELLATIONS: To receive a refund for a program, you must notify us of cancellation prior to the program start date. The refund amount will be based on the time of cancellation in relation to the start of the program. Late cancellations are not available online.
REFUND AMOUNTS:
SESSION CLASSES
• 7+ days = 100% refund
• 0-7 days = 0% refund
CAMPS
• 15+ days = 100% refund
• 8-14 days = 50% refund
• 0-7 days = 0% refund
MISSED PROGRAMS AND LATE ARRIVALS:
There are no refunds for missed classes or late arrivals for programs or services.
GUEST POLICIES
MEMBER SPONSOR:
SCAN TO REGISTER
Scan the code to view the full Fall 2025/2026 Activities Guide.
A guest may participate in a program or service when he or she is registered by a member. The sponsoring member must be in the Club while the guest attends the program or service. Members have registration priority over guests.
PRIVATE LESSONS
• 24+ hours = 100% refund
• less than 24 hours = 0% refund
CHECK IN/CHECK OUT:
Parents or legal guardians of program or service participants younger than 12 years of age must check their children in and out every day with the instructor.
REGISTRATION:
Members can sign up guests by calling or visiting the Athletic Services Desk. Guest registration is not available online.
FEES:
Guest fees for programs and services are typically 20 percent higher than member fees (fees subject to change).
LIMITATION:
Guests may attend one program or service per year.
BILLING:
Guest fees are billed to the sponsoring member’s account. No alternative forms of payment will be accepted.
MERIDETH
TALL WAS BORN INTO A FAMILY OF DOERS, CREATORS, MOVERS AND SHAKERS.
Her grandfather Harry came from humble beginnings, emigrating to this country from Eastern Europe prior to WWI with a goal of starting his own luxury luggage line. After learning how to use an industrial sewing machine, Harry drove an oxcart all over the state, selling and trading burlap sacks with farmers who were tanning their own leather and picking the best-quality hides for his designs. His hard work paid off when he and his brothers opened Tall’s Travel Shop in Seattle in 1917, where they sold Harry’s Travelux brand luggage.
After Merideth’s dad, Leonard, returned from WWII, his instinct told him that cameras would be the wave of the future as they became more accessible and affordable to the layperson. He shared his idea with his dad, Harry, who believed in him and backed him. Harry sold his shares of Tall’s Travel Shop to his brothers and helped Leonard open Tall’s Camera Shop, which quickly became the largest camera-shop chain in the Pacific Northwest, ballooning to seven stores.
An optimist by nature and nurture, Merideth inherited that sense of ingenuity and strong work ethic from her dad and grandfather. At 10 years old she schmoozed her way into a summer job at the Overlake Blueberry Farm on Bellevue Way, where she picked 200 lbs. of blueberries for $20. She worked for her father for years, gleaning much from his entrepreneurial style. Merideth was raised to trust her gut instinct in a family with preternaturally spot-on gut instincts.
How one Bellevue Club member continues her family’s legacy of perseverance, ingenuity and good deeds
“My dad would involve me in his thought process,” says Merideth. “He was a good teacher. He would explain what needed to be achieved and how he was thinking about achieving it,” she continues. “He believed that you had to think about the problem in a different way—turning it until you figured it out.”
When Merideth was in her late-20s she (and then business partner, Phil Lepley) had their own big idea: a faster ferry service between Seattle and Victoria called the Victoria Clipper. At the time, the only passenger ship that sailed between Seattle and Victoria was the Princess Margeurite, a luxury steamship that had been a fixture on the Seattle waterfront since 1925. By the 1980s “the Maggie” was a grand old dame that didn’t take reservations and traveled in a regal but slow style that no longer fit life’s modern pace.
Months of research went into the business plan for an aluminum catamaran powerful enough to navigate the difficult waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The goal was to get funding here and have the catamaran built in Norway. Then reality hit. As a female entrepreneur in the 1980s, even with a male partner, no one was taking them seriously. “We would take the business plan to banks and all the banks told us why we couldn’t do it,” Merideth explains. “All of them.”
Eventually one lone bank expressed enthusiastic support but pulled out on the literal eve of their trip to Norway, leaving the partners with airplane tickets for the next morning but without funding for the boat. Despite that major setback, they went to Norway anyway. Merideth’s gut instinct was strong, and they trusted it.
“I had such a powerful vision of what the company would look like, what that boat would look like,” she says. “It was just so real to me.”
written by alison brownrigg
photography by hal folk
After finally securing a subsidy from the Norwegian government for most, but not all, of the seed money, Merideth made a late-night collect call to her dad from a pay phone in a parking lot in the middle of a Scandinavian winter to update him on the progress. Leonard, with full confidence in his daughter’s vision, funded the business the rest of the way. She hired him to work alongside her at the Clipper until his death in 1998.
That is what you call a pay-it-forward moment.
In addition to being a powerhouse businesswoman, Merideth is also a busy philanthropist, working tirelessly for causes that are important to her. She chaired the board of the Leukemia Society for 10 years; was the part-time board director at Interferry, an organization that supports safety and environmental regulations in the ferry industry; and helped found the Bellevue Fire Foundation in 2021 to expedite the needs of local firefighters.
In 2018, Merideth helped launch Sealife Response, Rehab and Research or SR3 (sealifer3.org), the only marine-mammal hospital of its kind in Washington and Oregon. SR3 was founded by executive director and veterinary nurse Casey Mclean to rescue seals, sea lions, sea turtles, harbor porpoises and sea otters that are sick or injured in local waters.
On the day we visited SR3 in late May for a photo shoot, there was one seal pup in the hospital, but by July and August the large on-site nursery will have dozens of rescued baby seals growing stronger under the care of Casey and her dedicated staff. The pup we saw was 10 or so days old and had been found in Tokeland, Washington, with her umbilical cord still attached. In two or three months, once she has gained 50–55 pounds of adorable galumphing blubber, she will be returned to within 20–30 miles of where she was found with a tag in her flipper to keep track of her.
“I moved here in 2010 and assumed Washington had a facility like this,” Casey explains. “I was frustrated that we didn’t. These animals are impacted by human activities, not natural causes and are affected by changes in our waters, our food chain and our climate.”
SR3 opened the doors to its first, purpose-built facility at the marina in Des Moines, Washington, in 2021, and has since responded to 300-400 calls from the public each year. Zaratan, a lost and endangered loggerhead sea turtle, was a notable success story because turtles like her are rare here. After becoming hypothermic (too cold) and washing ashore in Oregon, Zaratan was rehabilitated and returned to the warmer waters of Southern California.
Seal pups are a more common patient in SR3’s care because seal moms often leave their pups on beaches giving well-meaning humans the idea that they’ve been abandoned. Usually, the pups are there to warm up, and it's human interference that causes moms to abandon them. People who come across a lone seal pup are urged to stay at least 100 yards away for the safety of the animal. Community education like that is paramount to the organization’s mission.
NOAA PERMIT #24539
In addition to the hospital, SR3 has a wildlife ambulance, which Casey has driven to and from Sausalito, California, a whopping 15 times to rescue and return injured sea mammals. SR3 is currently looking for a new ambulance to replace this trusty yet tired one and is also working with the city of Des Moines on a facility that would have room for education and outreach along with more space for larger species.
“SR3 is a great tie-in for Merideth,” Casey explains. “Her working career has been in the maritime industry and her expertise, time and support have been invaluable to us and is a testament to her commitment to our oceans.”
In her spare time, Merideth stays active—walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain, skiing in Sweden and standup paddle boarding in the summer. “She brings compassion and purpose to everything she does,” says BC personal trainer MaryAnn Carpenter. “Her unwavering commitment to her health and the people around her is a true inspiration.”
Merideth firmly believes in wellness and advocates that women stay strong and continue to build muscle as they age so they can remain vibrant and active. “It’s a wonderful life,” Merideth concludes, “but you’ve got to be strong to go live it.”
YOUR NEXT DREAM HOME
• Trusted by 500+ families to achieve their homeownership and investment goals.
• Expert in lifestyle upgrades and smart investments.
• Personalized, resultsdriven guidance every step of the way. As someone deeply rooted
E SC A PE
written by alison brownrigg
HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF STEHEKIN? IT’S ISOLATED, HARD TO GET TO AND WELL WORTH THE EFFORT.
Perched high up on the very northern tip of Lake Chelan in the North Cascades is tiny Stehekin, a one-lane town with 100 or so permanent residents, spotty cell service, no grocery store, and very little to do other than chill out, fish, rent an electric bike, hike or horseback ride. And it is wonderful.
In the Salishan language, the word Stehekin means “the way through.” Native Americans used the river valley to pass between the mountains for at least 9,000 years. They
used the mouth of the Stehekin River where it meets Lake Chelan as a place to store their canoes well into the 1800s.
The area was settled by prospectors in 1875 when word of gold and other minerals reached their intrepid ears. After a brief gold rush, the town fell victim to its own remoteness and slowly contracted to about the size it is today. Homesteaders arrived soon after to stake their claims. A post office was established in 1892, and a one-room schoolhouse was built in 1921. That little schoolhouse was used to teach the handful of resident children until 1988, when a new school was built up the road. It’s a fascinating must-visit spot along the meandering Stehekin Valley Road.
Today, the little village expands with tourists each summer, when the average temperatures are in the 80s, and the days are sunny and very dry. (It’s that dryness that contributed to 2024’s Pioneer fire, which came close to destroying the entire place. Visitors were evacuated, ferries were canceled and tenacious locals worked alongside firefighters to successfully save their homes.) In the winter, snow accumulations of four to seven feet make visiting tough, but if it’s serious isolation you’re seeking, Stehekin is the place for you.
GETTING THERE
The journey to Stehekin is part of the experience and requires some preplanning. Accessible only by boat, plane or a hike — by boat is by far the easiest—visitors have their choice of two fleets. Each one runs a daily round trip and makes quick, on-demand stops along the way at private docks and camping spots.
The Lake Chelan Boat Company runs the Lady of the Lake (ladyofthelake.com), which has been transporting passengers since 1945, when the slow boat was the only option. These days the fleet offers express trips as quick as 90 minutes for $49 each way and leaves from the town of Chelan. (The slow boat takes 4 hours and costs $25 each way.)
A new catamaran service, the Stehekin Ferry (stehekinferry.com), launched in 2020 and offers 90-minute trips for $39 each way. It leaves from Fields Point Landing, which is a 30-minute drive from Chelan. Both companies offer overnight parking for a fee.
Your choice between the two will likely come down to timing. The Stehekin Ferry leaves Fields Point to head north at 12:25 p.m. and heads south from Stehekein at 10:40 a.m. The Lady of the Lake leaves Chelan earlier at 8 or 8:30 a.m., and Stehekin later, between 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., depending on the boat.
Each company has slightly different luggage allowances, but in general keep your freight to under 75 lbs. Make it easy on yourself and the crew and use wheeled bags or plastic bins with tightfitting lids to make loading a breeze. Pets are allowed for an extra fee but must be kept in a crate during the voyage.
WHERE TO STAY
For such a small place, Stehekin has a lot of lodging options, ranging from riverside camping to rustic cabins deep in the woods. Many places come with a vehicle for guest use, which is essential to have if you’re not on a bike or a serious walker. The Stehekin Valley Ranch (stehekinvalleyranch. com), the valley’s most extensive resort, has a shuttle that heads up and down the main road regularly, stopping at popular spots along the way. (The National Park Service also has a bus that goes as far as the road goes and can be waved down at any point along the way.)
The Ranch has four different accommodations, from rustic Tent Cabins for two, quirky Ranch Wagons, to the recently built Ranch House that sleeps 6-9 people and has all the modern conveniences. There is an onsite restaurant, and all meals are included in your stay. The staff can hook you up with all the activities in the valley, including kayak tours, mountain and electric bike rentals, fishing and horseback riding. The Ranch is a great choice for people who don’t want to worry about bringing up all their food and who like a more organized itinerary. Two-night minimum stays start at $285 per guest.
Conveniently located at the ferry landing, the North Cascades Lodge at Stehekin is basically the business hub of the village. It’s got a gift shop, a small minimart with basics like eggs, milk, snacks, beer and wine and a restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch
and dinner (until 7:30 p.m.). Guests have their choice of standard hotel rooms, cabins (some with kitchens) and a waterfront Lake House for larger groups. Prices per night start at $185.
There are several privately owned cabins available for rent and they tend to book up quickly. The Stehekin Creekside Cabin (stehekincreeksidecabin.com) sits peacefully on the banks of a lovely creek and has stables for two to four horses should you want to ride into town, likely via the Pacific Crest Trail or from the nearby Methow Valley. If you’re a kayaker or canoer, check out the Stehekin Lake Cabin, which sits right on the lake edge, and has a private dock from which to launch.
There are three campgrounds in and around Stehekin, Lakeview, Purple Point and Harlequin and all can be reserved at recreation.gov. The closest to the landing is Lakeview, which is just up from the Lodge. Purple Point — about 8 minutes away — is a good spot to camp for a night to get yourself oriented, but there are other, prettier spots further up. Most of the campsites at Purple Point are very close to the road. The Harlequin campground is the most scenic. Set on the banks of the river under the distinctive, red-trussed Harlequin bridge — one of only three that cross the Stehekin River — you’ll have your own private beach and little piece of paradise.
WHERE TO EAT
Stehekin has two restaurants, one bakery, a garden that sells fresh vegetables and no grocery store. Most visitors, especially those camping or staying in cabins with kitchens, arrive in town with food in tow. Keep that in mind as you ponder how you’re going to use your 75 lb. freight allowance. No tobacco products are sold in Stehekin. Also, there’s no ATM and businesses prefer payment by card.
In addition to the mini-mart, the Lodge operates the more accessible of the two restaurants and is open for a casual, filling breakfast, lunch and dinner. The other option, the Stehekin Valley Ranch, features a hearty, homespun buffet that changes often. Reservations for dinner are required at the Ranch for non-guests.
The Stehekin Pastry Company is a yummy must-visit. Open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, this is the place to get your morning latte and house-made cinnamon roll. There’s a small menu of savory options, and a visit in the afternoon for some ice cream should be worked into at least one day’s itinerary. The bakery also has two log cabins to rent on-site as well as a new off-grid cabin seven miles from the landing for adventurous visitors who really want to get away from it all.
A few bends in the road from the bakery is a lush and lovely organic farm known simply as the Garden. Owner Karl Gaskill has lived in Stehekin since 1978 and once ran the Honey Bear Bakery, the precursor to the Pastry Company. Eventually he traded his apron for a shovel and turned his attention to organic vegetables, flowers, honey and goat cheese. You may miss this unassuming spot on your first pass, but keep looking. Chances are high that a barefoot Karl will greet you and welcome you into his little tranquil oasis. Karl’s farm is usually open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, but he does run on Stehekin time, which, like island time, means that opening hours are flexible and subject to the owner’s whim.
WHAT TO DO
The beauty of Stehekin is that you can do whatever you want, even if it’s nothing but sitting on the lakefront in an Adirondack chair enjoying the sounds of nature. But chances are you’ll want to squeeze in all the outdoor adventures you can during your visit.
There are numerous trails and hikes along the main road. The Lakeshore Trail is good for families with little kids who tire easily. The trek up to Rainbow Falls is moderate yet manageable, and the falls themselves offer a great payoff. If you’re up for a more difficult day hike, check out the eight-mile ascent up McGregor Mountain
Also on the must list is the Buckner Homestead (bucknerhomestead.org), a historic apple orchard and homestead dating back to 1889 that provides a fascinating glimpse into what life was like in Stehekin in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is now owned and managed by the National Park Service, which picks the apples and maintains the structures year-round.
Stehekin is so small that everyone knows who leads guided fly-fishing trips and trail rides and who rents bikes and canoes, so you’ll have no trouble making plans. Your host can also lead you in the right direction, but pretty much all you need to know is at stehekin.com.
THE TAKEAWAY
ELECTROLYTE BULB MOMENT
Quench your thirst with sekanjabin, the ancient Persian version of Gatorade.
Hot summer days require serious rehydration. People who live in hot climates, like that of Iran, where summer temperatures regularly soar past 100 degrees F, know this well. To stay hydrated, Iranians serve sekanjabin, a vinegar-based drink sweetened with sugar and fortified with mint, for a refreshing treat.
Rich in minerals and very cooling, the drink is basically a syrup diluted with cold water and ice. Shaved cucumber and chia seeds are optional bonuses. The syrup is also served undiluted with romaine lettuce leaves for dipping as an afternoon snack. The combination of cool, crunchy greens and sweet-sour-minty syrup is delicious and surprisingly addictive.
“Sekanjabin’s importance dates back over two millennia, where it was first used as a medicinal tonic,” explains member Parastu Shubin (@paras_lens), who had this drink as a morning shot in Tokyo and flashed back to a memory of her childhood home, Iran. “Now it’s a widely loved beverage for instant refreshment in a hot climate.”
Sekanjabin is easy to make with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
HOW TO MAKE SEKANJABIN
INGREDIENTS:
½ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
⅓ cup water
½–1 pound chopped fresh mint leaves and stems
1 cup apple cider vinegar
INSTRUCTIONS:
In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Heat gently and stir until the sugar dissolves.
Add the mint and simmer for 5–10 minutes.
Remove from the heat, stir in the vinegar and let cool with the mint steeping for 15–30 minutes.
Strain out the mint.
Pour a tablespoon or two of syrup over ice and dilute with 8–10 ounces of cold sparkling water. Traditionally, the guest mixes the water and syrup at the time of serving.
ExperiencetheNewStandardinBeautyandWellness
Aesthetics Lévy
At Bellevue’s newest and most luxurious wellness and aesthetics collective, award-winning physicians Dr. Daniel Lévy and Dr. Joe Upton fuse precision wellness with cutting-edge aesthetics to deliver transformative results.
From NAD+ therapy and hormone optimization to expertly administered injectables and facial balancing, our treatments are tailored for highperformers seeking to optimize every aspect of their game, both on and off the court.
