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Sky High on Love set your sights on city views this valentine’s day, if you can take your eyes off your sweetie, that is
Wingman February 2013
Member Jim Frank’s high-flying story is a look at close encounters of a different kind
The Knot
Saying “I do” at the Bellevue Club can span from local to international details
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Wingman A former Navy pilot came just a few days, and one fateful basketball game, away from flying into Vietnam.
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Sky High on Love Get off the ground and see the city from the best vantage point—above.
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The Knot No detail is too small when planning a wedding at the BC, and one couple shares their story about the roadside proposal that brought them here.
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All that Glitters The votes are being counted, and the tuxes are getting steamed. The Oscars are here.
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Chef’s Corner Indulge in something sweet, without sacrificing your dietary restrictions.
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Culture Shock Whale watching around Seattle allows you to see these creatures in their natural habitat.
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Prep and Consequence Another YBYL success story has given this member back her energy.
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Body | Mind
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Photo Review
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The Heart of Fitness Cardio Coach Annelise Digiacomo is named among Life Fitness’ best in her profession.
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Cover: The air may be thin, but the love most certainly isn’t.
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How did my hips and knees get so much older than the rest of me? The price some of us pay for an active life are joints that wear out before the rest of us does. Fortunately, you can get new ones at Swedish (including our newest location in Issaquah). Our expert surgeons do literally thousands of joint-replacement surgeries each year. Swedish was also the first in the area to perform MAKOplasty®, robotic-assisted surgery for partial knee joint replacement. Come find out more from one of our expert surgeons at a free seminar. You have absolutely nothing to lose, except for a life of pain.
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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 Hotel Sales Director Jerry Stotler 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 Membership Director Kaarin Keil
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n the month of February, we recognize two holidays that can stretch the gamut of our emotions—Valentine’s Day and Presidents Day. Historically, both of these dates have conjured up wonderful feelings of love, pride and, sometimes, an unfortunate feeling of disappointment. In any case, this is a good time of year to reinforce commitment. Commitment requires taking time and energy to complete a prearranged task. Now that we are a number of weeks into the New Year, I find myself validating recent commitments. How am I doing with my New Year’s resolutions? Ha! I hope you have been more devoted and dedicated to your exercise commitment than I have. Keeping commitments is necessary in every facet of our personal and professional lives. While Valentine’s Day is the annual reminder of loyalty to our loved ones, we remain dedicated to our spouses and partners every single day of our lives. On Presidents Day, we are reminded of a more extreme responsibility held by a small collection of individuals who have committed to manage and direct our government in a forward direction. It’s no surprise that more people are not interested in taking on that commitment. On a local scale, our lives here at Bellevue Club and Hotel Bellevue thrive on commitments made all around us. Someone has to get here before 5 a.m. during the week to open the doors for the early swimmers, and we rely on a dedicated group of individuals who work overnight
to maintain the property so it’s ready for the new day. Our room attendants are standing by to ensure the hotel rooms get cleaned and are ready for our daily arrivals. The culinary staff commits to preparing fresh, delicious prepared meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel entrance, we have an expectation that our concierge and guest services department honor their commitment to providing the efficient delivery of luggage, room service items and cars parked with the valet. The hotel itself has also seen commitments in action, including upgrades to each guest room and suite. In the hotel lobby, the Terrace Room makeover transformed the space to its original intent of being an extension to the hotel guestroom experience. As we continue on into the year, you can be assured that the staff of Hotel Bellevue and the Bellevue Club will continue to make and honor commitments that remain mutually beneficial for members and guests. Now, if I can just find that extra push to get into the gym this evening.
jerry stotler Sales and Marketing Director
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The Executive Athlete Talk
Family Magic Show
Family Float-In Movie Night
Inflatable Obstacle Course
Mommy Makeover
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Valentine's Day Tasting Menu in Polaris
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Rick Steves: Europe Through the Back Door LEGO/All-Sports Camp Mommy Makeover Aquatics Camps/Training
Trivia Night in Cosmos
Hatha Yoga Level 2
Mommy Makeover
Meditate to Create Abundance
Ski Conditioning
Mommy Makeover
Men’s Tennis Night
Sparkman Cellars Wine Dinner in Polaris
Around Town
Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill
Rick steves: europe talk
Friday, Feb. 15, 6-9 p.m., $33/child, BC
Thursday, Feb. 21, 6-9 p.m., $15, BC
Let the kids celebrate another New Year—the year of the Snake. Meanwhile, enjoy $25 off dinner for two in Polaris Grill.
He's an expert traveler, and he's onhand to teach you how to be a European traveler too—not a tourist.
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Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill BC/Central Park Tournament
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Family Gym Night
Inflatable Obstacle Course
LEGO Camp
Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill
All-Sports Camp Aquatics Camps/Training Mixed Doubles Night
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kids night out: chinese new year
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War Horse Theater Event
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Courtesy Rick Steves Europe
Q&A with Travel Expert Rick Steves
RS: Yes, but the real coup is to go to the best places (which are now “discovered”), and do them in a way that lets you experience them in a candid, backdoor way. Rather than find a non-touristy French city, do Paris in a non-touristy way.
Washington native and world traveler Rick Steves is coming to the Bellevue Club Thursday, Feb. 21, to a host a travel talk, focusing on Europe with a side trip into Islam. Rick is known the world over, and he’ll use his travels to guide you through a presentation to get your family set for a spring break trip that’ll help you become true travelers—not tourists. REFLECTIONS caught up with the guide guru to learn the difference between a lifetime experience and a tourist trap.
REFLECTIONS: What are you specifically looking for in locations, hotels and attractions to recommend to your many fans and readers? RS: Mom-and-Pops rather than chain hotels, restaurants and pubs; and handson experiences rather than sitting in an auditorium with lots of tourists to see clichés on stages. REFLECTIONS: How do you think traveling Europe benefits Americans’ everyday lives and thinking?
REFLECTIONS: Are you constantly looking for new places to explore because of all the tourists who now visit previously “low key” spots after reading your guides?
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RS: If you never leave America, your worldview is shaped by our local media, which has an agenda to have us fearful and ethnocentric. When we travel, we gain an empathy with, and understand-
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ing of, the other 96 percent of humanity. What’s not to like about that? REFLECTIONS: How do you transform from a tourist to a traveler? RS: A tourist sees spectacles on stage, collects souvenirs and leaves for home with no desire to come home changed. A traveler becomes a temporary local, collects experiences and goes home with more empathy for people who have different cultural baggage and see things differently than he or she does. A traveler wants to grow. One’s not right while the other is wrong, and they aren’t mutually exclusive. It’s two different kinds of activities, which both involve travel—one recreational and/or hedonistic—the other transformative. REFLECTIONS: Why is it important to you to make Americans more thoughtful, curious world travelers? RS: There are powerful forces in our society that would prefer we all just stayed home and lived out our lives as mindless producers/consumers. They’d prefer we had no interest in challenging our societal norms by hanging out with people who find different truths to be self-evident and God-given. In a globalized world, we need a global outlook or we, as a society, will be victims of change rather than shapers of change. REFLECTIONS: Any new projects in the works? RS: I’m planning on researching and producing shows on Egypt, Israel and Palestine this year. My big challenge will be producing an hour-long special on the Holy Land that sorts out cultural and historic foundations of the stress and strife between Israel and Palestine today, similar to the way we tackled Iran a few years ago with a public television special. Raising awareness of the context and roots of the problems in the Middle East from a sightseeing and a traveler’s perspective, which humanizes the region rather than gets bogged down on specific political controversies, is a challenge I am eager to take on.
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To attend Rick Steves’ Europe travel talk Thursday, Feb. 21, from 6-9 p.m., email Membership Director Kaarin Keil at kaarink@bellevueclub.com. Tickets are $15.
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All that Glitters By Allyson Marrs It’s that time. Hollywood is in a full frenzy, digging through piles of Spanx and cuff links, and practicing those humble loser smiles. The Oscars are here! For movie nerds, this is huge. You spend all year going in and out of theaters, munching on buttery popcorn and weeping at the lives of fictional characters. For the cinephile, the Oscars are as much for you as they are for the actors and Hollywood pioneers. The Club will be hosting its own Oscars party of sorts on Tuesday, Feb. 19. From Everett’s newspaper, “The Herald,” film critic Robert Horton will talk about 2012’s best movies, especially those on the Oscars ballot. He’ll also indulge in the year’s movie events, scandals and the fun had along the way. During the event, film fans can gather and gossip while enjoying light appetizers—just like the A-list when they sit down to a meal that takes a year to plan. You can discuss your favorites with fellow
fans, learn a bit about the biz and talk like the Academy, all while preparing for the big night. As a movie non-expert, but enthusiast, I have my own predictions, which function more as a wish list. However, there’s always buzz, and the real experts have their guesses too. The final voting begins Feb. 8, with winners announced at the 85th Academy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 24. As of press time, the final list of nominees was only speculated, with bids announced Jan. 10. Seth MacFarlane is set to host, so even if your favorites lose, you’re still in for a good show. Best Picture Sights are set high for “Argo,” because as one funny Huffington Post writer put it, its message is that Hollywood can save lives, and the folks with the Academy can really get on board with that. Also expected to be big contenders: “Les Misérables,” “Lincoln,” “Silver Linings Playbook,” “Life of Pi,” “Zero Dark Thirty,” “Cloud Atlas,” “Beasts of the
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Southern Wild” and, perhaps, even “The Dark Knight Rises.” Best Actor in a Leading Role Again, Ben Affleck is the talk of the town for his role in “Argo.” Can he multitask, or what? But if he wants to take this Oscar, he’ll have to fight off John Hawkes’ virginity in “The Sessions,” Daniel Day-Lewis’ top hat in “Lincoln,” Joaquin Phoenix’s questionable faith in “The Master,” Hugh Jackman’s iron lung in “Les Misérables” and Denzel Washington’s alcoholism in “Flight.” Best Actress in a Leading Role This could be a battle between the young and the old. Leading ladies Jessica Chastain for “Zero Dark Thirty,” Jennifer Lawrence for “Silver Linings Playbook,” Quvenzhané Wallis for “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” Keira Knightley for “Anna Karenina” and Emmanuelle Riva for “Amour” are all top contenders. Best Director His name is synonymous with great directing, and Steven Spielberg is sure to be nominated for “Lincoln.” Also likely to make a run for the podium are Ben Affleck for “Argo,” Michael Haneke for “Amour,” Tom Hooper for “Les Misérables” and Ang Lee for “Life of Pi.” There are about 10 fantastic possibilities for this category, so Quentin Tarantino may surprise everyone for his film “Django Unchained.” Best Adapted Screenplay Nowadays, just about every movie was once in hardcover form, or inspired by true events, like the frontrunner. “Argo” is again leading this category, but it’ll most likely battle against “Life of Pi,” “Lincoln,” “Silver Linings Playbook” and “Les Misérables.” The Rundown of Academy Events Monday, Feb. 4: Nominees Luncheon Friday, Feb. 8: Final voting begins Saturday, Feb. 9: Scientific and Technical Awards presentation Tuesday, Feb. 19: Final voting ends 5 p.m. PT Sunday, Feb. 24: 85th Academy Awards presentation To attend the Bellevue Club’s Oscars party, contact Membership Director Kaarin Keil at kaarink@bellevueclub.com. The fun begins Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10.
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Sugar-free, Diabetic Brûlée
(Makes 10 four-ounce portions) • 3 cups heavy cream • 1 vanilla bean split • 20 Splenda packets • ¼ teaspoon salt • 8 raw egg yolks
chef’s corner: Diabetes-friendly dessert
Executive Chef Paul Marks will be sharing some of his favorite recipes each month. For all of
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your sweet-tooth needs during this lovely month, here is a scrumptious dessert to get your mouth watering.
Bring cream almost to a simmer. Once it starts to bubble, add vanilla bean into cream. Whisk egg yolks, Splenda and salt together. Whisk scalded cream into egg mixture until smooth. Pour through sieve and cool in ice bath, stirring occasionally. Cool completely, then pour in ramekins (small glazed bowls). Place ramekins in large dish with water halfway up sides of the ramekins. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 40 minutes or until they are set in the middle. Per 4-ounce portion: Calories 292; Total fat 30.2 g; Saturated fat 17.9 g; Carbs 3.5 g; Fiber 0 g; Cholesterol 266.6 mg; Sodium 82 mg
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New Sweets in Luna Express
Got a gluten-free sweet tooth? The Bellevue Club’s Luna Express is now offering sweets and treats from local Eden B. Bakery. Eden B. Bakery is a gluten-free artisan kitchen, specializing in creating desserts
that make eaters forget there’s no gluten in the crumbs. Co-owned by Grant Haugen and Eden “Brooke” Miller (the Executive Chef ), the little shop is still shy of its first birthday, only opening its doors in June 2012. Brooke began her gluten-free baking spree when her mother was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. After Brooke tasted a gluten-free cookie her mother brought home, she knew it could be made better. With a little experimentation and a lot of sugar, Brooke found the right formula, and eventually, the right space. The shop is open inside the Bellevue Jeep/Chrysler dealership, where a little kitchen got a big makeover to fit all of Brooke’s cupcake tins. It may seem like an odd location, but who doesn’t crave a
sugar rush while negotiating down payments? Eden B. Bakery’s food is all natural, locally sourced, organic, sustainable and non-GMO. There are also vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options. So you and your taste buds can breathe easy with every delicious bite. Brooke is a self-proclaimed perfectionist, so every cinnamon swirly will taste just as great as it looks. You can stop by Luna Express to get your hands on one of the daily selections of pastries and desserts, but if a craving strikes off hours, pop into Eden B. Bakery’s storefront, which is about a five-minute drive from the Club. The bakery’s mission of providing its customers with the best local and organic products fits perfectly with the Club’s goals as well, and we’re excited to have the opportunity to offer you a little tasty something. Visit www.edenbbakery.com for more information.
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Deep Blue Sound By Allyson Marrs Lurking just beneath the water’s surface are beasts that easily dwarf us puny humans. They outweigh us by thousands of pounds, and in a tiny flick of their tails, they have more power than we could ever imagine. Whales are possibly the most beloved creatures of the sea. Quite simply, they’re beautiful, and their size and smarts strike up a sense of wonderment in their observers. Because we live on a coast, we live by these majestic mammals. Two popular day cruises in the area offer whale (and wildlife) enthusiasts the opportunity to watch these impressive creatures in their natural habitats. Here, you won’t find an orca doing tricks through hoops or playing patty-cake with a trainer, but you could see a pod in search of food, or a mother breaching to capture a seal to feed her family. The most convenient option for whale watching leaves from downtown Seattle. Clipper Vacations (clippervacations.com) chugs to the San Juan Islands on a twoand-a-half-hour search for the animals. Guests are also afforded the opportunity 18 | FEBRUARY 2013
to wander around Friday Harbor for more than two hours. Their season picks back up May 18, and there’s a 93 percent success rate for whale sightings. The other popular option is with Island Adventures (island-adventures. com), which leaves from Anacortes—90 minutes from Bellevue—for most of its tours. However, its gray whale watching season runs from March 2-April 30, and this tour leaves from Everett. More than 20,000 gray whales migrate north from our coast, and they feed near Whidbey Island. Most of the gray whales seen during this trip are old friends from past seasons, and there’s a 99.5 percent success rate of sightings. The orca tours run from mid-May to September and are five to six hours. Sometimes, tours even make it into Canada if word of a whale spotting has been passed around the radio. In Seattle, there are more familiar fins, with resident orcas that have been studied for 30 years. There are three resident pods, about 90 whales, that the Island Adventures usually stumbles across. You won’t find the water overrun with a bunch of other whale spotters, but there
is some help. Island Adventures is in constant communication with other boats— sometimes helicopters too—to make sure they don’t miss any whale sightings. There’s no sonar in place, so finding the animals is a team effort—from captain to the littlest tourist. Because of the surrounding area, this is also a wildlife cruise of sorts. Guests often see harbor seals, sea lions, Dall’s and harbor porpoises, bald eagles and many other types of sea birds. Island Adventure tours are guaranteed, so if you don’t see a whale, you’ll get a free opportunity to try again. Its humpback, orca and minke season runs from October to November. Prices vary depending on the season, ages and the number in your party. Visit both company websites for more detailed information. As someone who’s been on the Island Adventures tour, I can advise that you’ll have to make a choice between a camera, binoculars or the naked eye. My advice: choose your eyes, and don’t miss the opportunity by fumbling with gadgets. If the whales are too far, opt for the binoculars, but trying to snap a photo will only waste precious time. You’ll want to see the giant Monstro before it swallows you and Geppetto.
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The Wine Lover
There are a lot of wonderful things in life to love—a lazy Sunday, a good meal and a sunny day. Personally, though, I just love wine. I love red, I love white and I love sparkling. I love tasting new bottles, and I love keeping my favorites in stock. For the wine lover, normal activities are enhanced through wine goggles. The wine goggles aren’t an after effect, like they are for beer, but rather they’re the before effect. These goggles are automatically in place when the wine lover goes to the grocery store, out to eat or stays at home to sit on the couch. At the grocery store, wine lovers don’t just look for food; they look for food that will pair. They’re looking for special
ingredients that will bring out the special notes in a vintage bottle of wine. They’re looking to build certain recipes as a way to find a food and wine pairing staple—
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something they can entertain with or gift to a friend. Similarly, the grocery store provides an opportunity to gather a meal first and hunt for a bottle second. The two are as unbreakable as diet and exercise— although the first two may be a bit more fun to indulge. When going out to dine, wine lovers don’t just glance at the wine menu. No, they study it, base their meal around it, and come in with questions for their server. For them, it’s not just a nice beverage to enjoy with the meal. For them, it’s a very important part of the meal—an experience in itself. The wine is meant to be something sipped and savored almost, almost making that steak second star. Some wine lovers may even base their restaurant selection off of the wine menu, or a dignitary sommelier on the staff. At home, wine lovers can really let loose. They can open multiple bottles— drink them all too—swirl, sniff and taste, all without the judgment of those who don’t understand the affection. A fridge becomes a wine cellar. Or, a cellar becomes an actual wine cellar because the most extreme wine lovers just can’t live without a designated space for their favorite beverage. To them, it’s better than chocolate; it’s better than roses. Wine is the ultimate Valentine’s gift for wine lovers, and if you’re lucky, they may even share. Joyce Comb’s is the Club’s Purchasing Manager.
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co m m u n i t y Worked at the BC: 17 years Favorite memory made at the Club: The holiday gift exchanges with my team. We sing songs from everyone’s countries, and try food from all over the world. Favorite part about my job: It’s different every day—from the guests I meet, to my co-workers’ many different cultures. Favorite hobbies: Cooking, fishing, doing puzzles, dancing, reading and working on my garden. Three words to describe me: Organized, kind-hearted and compassionate. Siblings: One older sister. Favorite food: Russian piroshki.
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Favorite movie: “It’s a Wonderful Life.” I would never: forget the years I worked with Mary Wieth—the Executive Housekeeper. I just can’t live without: Grandchildren. An item on my bucket list: To build a home with a water view, so I can sit on the patio with my family and enjoy a glass of wine. Favorite place in the world: The city where I grew up—Grodno in Belarus.
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plane. Jim Frank in front of his Navy bably constructed two elements that have pro them as athletcan distill my life down to el lab uld Jim Frank said. “I wo who I am today,” member .” am I o wh ped create ics and military. They’ve hel what it is. But Jim can easily see how both life a kes ma at wh ne t him to his 70th It’s hard to defi unities he’s had have brough grandchildren. ort opp the and de ma s he’ the choices en and two a wife of 42 years, two childr year of life—now full with is where his story begins, as it took him to the e had without the A basketball scholarship portunity he wouldn’t hav e job with the op an — sin on isc W of y k a sid Universit started grad school and too scholarship. From there, he I. Department of Justice, FB
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From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. (after a full day of classes) Jim worked as a Security Patrol Clerk—a form of late-night security in case the bureau received any calls. “It was secretly boring, but you became immersed in every aspect of the activities of the FBI,” he said. But it was a chance—a chance to complete all of the core basic administrative training to apply to the FBI Academy, Quantico. At 22, Jim already had a government job with the highest security clearance and a plan of where he wanted to go. Then something changed. It was 1965, and the Vietnam War was starting to bubble. “I remember seeing a poster when I went to work, and it was in front of a Navy recruiter. It had a very intriguing picture of this handsome, debonair gentleman standing on the deck of an aircraft carrier with a jet airplane, and it had some amazing statistics of what the aircraft could do,” Jim said. “The caption above him said from 0 to 10,000 feet—Mach-1—in 54 seconds—speed of sound in less than a minute. I looked at that and I was very impressed.” As Jim stared at the poster, a recruiter asked him a question that sent him in another direction. “Do you want to talk?” the recruiter asked. So, less than six months away from beginning his training as a special agent for the FBI, Jim enlisted in the Navy’s officer training program. For three months, he was tested—his eyes, his ears and his brain—until he was given the chance to try and get into the flight program. “You’re never given that job. You have to earn it,” Jim said. He earned it. “The programs are disciplined. They’re rigorous. They’re demanding. It’s physical, academic and flying.” It took two years for Jim to earn his wings, and he spent time stationed around the United States flying T-34s, T-2Bs, F-9s and A-4s as part of the training command. “When you’re in the cockpit, you’re so intently busy. You’re often totally oblivious to being in awe of yourself,” Jim said about his experience having control over such a large, fast machine. “It has an element of man/machine bonding, and you want to get really good at it—more so in the Navy because you’re not going to land on a runway. You’re going to land on a ship that’s moving 30 knots through the ocean.” There were occasional moments when Jim would realize that he did something “pretty cool,” but it usually wasn’t until after the fact. “Suddenly, you’re drip-
five Reflections Favorite activity at the Club: Happy hour. First job: Department of Justice, FBI. Three words to describe you: Articulate, passionate and loving. Perfect day: When you leave everyone you encounter through the course of day with a smile on his or her face. Personal quirk: Punctuality.
ping wet with sweat, full of fear, but you weren’t aware.” Jim eventually got assigned to Whidbey Island to continue flying A-6s, which was another opportunity that would impact the future in two very different ways. Jim worked as a flight instructor, and flew the A-6 Intruder, which, during those times, was one of the most sophisticated, top-secret airplanes in use. But it wasn’t the plane that would leave a lasting impression. Instead it was the gal he met soon after. “After a few weeks, I met—through a long-winded and romantic story that I won’t go into—a wonderful lady,” Jim said. “I like to call her my war bride because I met her while I was in the military service.” They met in June, were engaged in September and set to marry in January, right before Jim was scheduled to leave for Vietnam. Then a basketball game changed everything. During a recreational game against some Marines, 10 days before his wedding, Jim blew his kneecap off to the side. The injury took him to the hospital and prevented him from going to Vietnam. “I often said I had this line of duty injury because I was playing ball with the Navy,” Jim joked. “At the time, it was extremely difficult because you spend your entire time in the military training to do what this was—go into the combat zone. I felt awful. My wife was delighted.” Jim was wheeled through his wedding, through the arch of swords made by his fellow officers and then straight back to the hospital, where it took nine months
to heal. His squadron left during this time, and he lost several wingmates. “In hindsight, I can be realistic. I’m still here.” And he’s never short on stories about what it was like over there, since he meets with old friends regularly to talk about that time. “That little divot that I missed, I can still live vicariously through the group I get together with, who were there. We get together and lie to each other—embellish and brag. You don’t lose those relationships. When someone acts as though they’re looking out for you, covering your 6, you end up bonding a certain way. They become lifelong friends.“ During his last six months in the Navy, Jim worked as a project officer. And after six-and-a-half years in the military, he moved on to the technology sector, where he could use his analytical, mechanical brain, and still work closely with people. He’s kept the core values he learned while serving, primarily the call to help others. He now works professionally as an entrepreneur’s coach, and he’s an avid volunteer, and has donated his time as a Little League baseball coach, as a basketball coach with the Boys and Girls Club, at Overlake Hospital and with many other organizations. It’s been an important part of his life to take the unexpected and turn it into something positive. “How you handle all the potholes and log jams that you encounter in life is what life’s all about,” he said. But most of all, he knows he’s a lucky man to have experienced all that he has, especially as a Navy pilot. “Not everybody gets to have that thrill. I can say I checked that box in life.” FEBRUARY 2013
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Up in a Helicopter For love as steady as the beat of propellers, this tour mixes a little bit of new with a different kind of view. Hover in a way that won’t annoy either one of you with Seattle HeliTours. There are three tour options with various durations. One cruises past downtown sites and various water highlights; another does the same with the added views of Bellevue, Medina homes and Golden Gardens; the third combines the first two’s sites in addition to Snoqualmie Falls and Mount Si. They may not look it, but helicopters are speedy, with an average velocity of 80 miles per hour (military choppers approach 240 mph). This type of tour may feel extra special simply because helicopters aren’t most people’s go-to form of transportation. If you’re looking to double date, the fleet’s new JetRanger Turbine holds up to four passengers. For pricing and more info: www.seattle helitours.com or 206.767.0515.
Up in a Hot Air Balloon
If it’s time to let the hot air out of your relationship and just enjoy each other’s company, a ride with the Airial Balloon Company may be all it takes to clear the air. You’ll average about 3,000 feet during this ride, and contrary to popular belief, you won’t freeze, since there’s less wind resistance up high than there is on the ground. The company offers a sunrise flight (about 60-90 minutes) and a sunset flight (about 45-60 minutes), and the balloon typically holds up to nine passengers. So if you want privacy, you’ll have to take their early evening Romance Aloft tour. During the February and March season, weather patterns typically allow
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for more morning floats, with evening rides picking back up in May. Views are of the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges, Seattle and Everett skylines and valleys and farmlands. Tours also include breakfast or dinner. Pilots are FAA-licensed commercial pilots with plenty of hours under their caps, and liftoff is from Snohomish. For pricing and more info: www.airial balloon.com or 360.568.3025.
Up with Olde Thyme Aviation
To recapture some of your favorite memories over the years, buckle into an antique, courtesy of the Museum of Flight. These vintage aircraft are what model planes are … well, modeled after. You can take flight in a WWII AT-6 “Texan” Warbird with pilot Lee Oman (one person only) and really feel like part of the sky. This plane was one of the most widely used in history, and the Texan fleet was built between 1938 and 1945. Cherry red 1940 and 1942 WaCO UPF-7s are big enough for two passengers, and there are only 80 of these planes left in the world that are airworthy. It’s a relatively rare model, which makes your flight that much more special. The 1936 Cabin Waco YKS-6 is more enclosed than the others (which is why “cabin” is in the name), and it can hold up to three passengers. So if you’re a bit nervous about being exposed in the smaller aircrafts, this may be your best bet. Similar tour attractions apply to these beauties, with downtown Seattle, Lake Washington, Bainbridge and Blake Islands, Hood Canal Bridge, Snoqualmie Falls and the Kitsap Peninsula among them. These classics provide a special privilege to take in the beautiful sound, although you may find yourself staring more at the planes than at the sights.
For pricing and more info: www. oldethymeaviation.com or 206.730.1064 or 206.730.1412.
Up with Seattle Seaplanes
For couples that are new and oh-so eager, have it all—from Oregon to Canada. Pilot Jim Chrysler has been in the cockpit for more than 30 years, and he’s well past 20,000 hours of flight time. His water-ready plane will take you on a Seattle scenic tour, but it’s really made to fly over nature’s best. The Olympic Mountains, Mount Rainier and Mount Saint Helens are all on that list of locations. But he can also take you into British Columbia to see the Butchart Gardens—a National Historic Site in Canada. Vancouver is another hot spot up north, and you’ll fly over the heart of the city. But if you prefer the sea, you can jet set to Port Townsend or the San Juan Islands. There are 176 named islands that make up the San Juans—accessible only by boat or plane, or a plane that can act as both. For even more romance, Seaplanes offers fly and dine. You’ll depart from Lake Union and be flown to either Poulsbo, Port Ludlow, Port Hadlock, Alderbrook, Port Townsend, Whidbey Island, San Juan Island, Orcas Island or Victoria, British Columbia, for a romantic dinner while your pilot is on standby to take you home. If you’ve ever wanted to feel like James Bond, this is the flight for you. For pricing and more info: www. seattleseaplanes.com or 206.329.9638. Look no further than the clouds for a romantic trip during this loveempowered month. Helicopters, balloons and planes are some of the best ways to see the city and the surrounding area, and if you don’t fear heights, you and your co-pilot can seemingly have the whole city to yourselves.
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Happy Heart
February is National Heart Health Month. The way you cook and eat can have an important impact on the muscle, but small changes can make a big difference. • Control your portion sizes. This will help cut out unnecessary amounts of fat and cholesterol that can lead to a blockage over time. • Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Many fruits and vegetables contain nutrients that help prevent cardiovascular disease. You can add vegetables to almost any dish—try putting broccoli in your spaghetti sauce, for example. • Choose low-fat proteins—fish, skinless poultry, egg whites, soy beans—instead of high-fat proteins—full-fat milk, fried or breaded meats, egg yolks—for simple, everyday ways to lower your fat intake. —Executive Chef Paul Marks
Sweet Success
When it comes to celebrating hard work or good behavior, food is often the sweet reward. However, when food is used as a reward with children, it teaches them that some food items are better than others. For example, if they get a piece of candy after completing their homework, they begin to see candy as a “good” thing, which can lead to eating patterns that aren’t so great. Try using kind words or something else, such as stickers, to make them feel special. —Katie Anderson Barth, Recreation Director
Fight Stress with Healthy Habits
Protect yourself from the harmful effects of stress by incorporating healthy habits into your daily routine. Regular physical activity relieves mental and physical tension. Give up bad habits such as drinking too much alcohol or smoking. Try to get six to eight hours of sleep each night and use to-do lists to help you focus on your most important tasks. Also, laughter makes you feel good. Don’t be afraid to laugh out loud even if you’re alone!
Be Heart Smart Event
What women should know about their cardiac and vascular health
Learn how to improve your odds against heart attack during a discussion that will include risk factors and symptoms for coronary artery disease, and a review of innovative diagnostic tools and treatment options. Men welcome. Wednesday, Feb. 13, in Overlake Medical Center’s PACCAR Education Center. Heart Health Fair from 5:30-7 p.m.; presentation from 7-8:30 p.m. Preregister at www.overlakehospital.org/classes. —Overlake Hospital Medical Center
Step by Step
If you’ve been sedentary for a while, take a moment and write down all of the things that prevent you from working out. Items can include painful joints, exhaustion or time constraints—anything that has stopped you from lacing those sneakers. Once you have your list, work on overcoming those barriers by tackling them one at a time. If you focus on the issues, rather than blanketing them all together, you can more easily find workouts that work for you. —Sue Maytas, Fitness Director FEBRUARY 2013
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Wedded Bliss
A fairy-tale wedding at the Bellevue Club By Allyson Marrs She found the ring in the glove box. On their way back to Portland from Seattle, after visiting Subrina’s mom in the hospital, Subrina opened the glove box and stumbled upon a ring. Scott pulled over at Exit 114 and asked her to marry him, right there on the freeway. They met at work after a less-thanperfect romantic whirlwind, but Scott’s persistence paid off when Subrina finally decided to go out with him. On Aug. 11, 2012, the two were married at the Bellevue Club. Subrina’s family have been BC members for 25 years. “We have many reasons for why we chose the BC for our wedding venue, but they all pertain to my mom and the fact that she is alive today because of her membership and her commitment to the Club,” Subrina said. Her mother has dealt with serious health issues during the last year, but doctors were impressed with her physical condition. “Her strength is a tribute to her membership,” Subrina said. So, for the happy couple, the venue decision was an easy one. “The Bellevue Club represents family to us. It is why we all could be together to share in my husband’s and my special day. It is class, style and good taste.” Subrina and Scott had a traditional Hindu wedding, complete with two bagpipers and a drummer. Catering Director Jill Parravano worked with the
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couple’s wedding planner to make their fantastical plans come to life, including a processional from the street to Club property with a horse and music, and many personal touches in the courtyard and the Olympic Ballroom. The ballroom had a “mandap” (a traditional Hindu hooded canopy), and the room was filled with Bhangra music to keep the guests dancing all night. “Jill ensured that the dining room was transformed perfectly, and allowed our wedding planner to bring in my husband’s favorite beer for our wedding—a huge deal, I mean it,” Subrina said. Adding personality and special touches during guests’ wedding days is something that the Catering Department strives for. It’s another reason why
there is only ever one wedding in a day. The Catering Department, the Club and the Hotel want to devote the whole day to making your wedding as special as it should be. “Jill made our dream wedding come true. My husband is the man of my dreams, and the Bellevue Club was the only location we even considered. She coordinated with our wedding planner and vendors to create a traditional Hindu wedding in the city.” If you’re interested in renting out the Olympic Ballroom for a wedding, or any other special event, call the Catering Department at 425.688.3382. Their staff is willing, and eager, to plan event details with you to ensure that it’s exactly as you hoped it to be.
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Defining Love
As explained by kids We asked the youngest Bellevue Club members how they would define love. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, it’s fun to ponder, and to realize the many ways it can be answered. For most adults, it’s a tough question, but these little ones had some interesting, and quite literal, insights. “You love your mom and dad.” —Ava Gurlanick, 5 “Love means you really love somebody.” —Skylar Stott, 5 “You be nice.” —Vaughn Ederer, 5 “You trust each other.” —Jacob Lowden, 6 “I say, ‘I love you’ to mom.” —Parker Holmes, 7 “Mom.” —Sam Weichbrodt, 4 “My sister being nice to me.” —Bridge Gerry, 4 “It means you love them a lot.” —Ava Williamson, 4
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Prep and Consequence
After her 40th birthday, member Molly Rubin was ready to make the next few years the best years. She thought of her kids and grandkids, and decided she wanted to stick around, and play around, for as long as she could. “I had been struggling with my weight for years,” Molly said. “I had tried many things, but none seemed to keep my interest beyond the first few months, and none had the combination of help, with both nutrition and fitness.” Molly signed up for the Club’s awardwinning Your Body Your Life program in April 2012, where every aspect of weight loss is addressed and conquered. “I hadn’t yet suffered any adverse health consequences as a result of my weight, but I knew that odds were, I would soon.” Since Molly joined, she’s worked closely with personal trainer Christin Tercek, dietitians Wendy Camaano and Laurelee Misseghers and cardio coach Annelise Digiacomo. “I have learned
so many things!” Molly said. “I have sincerely enjoyed working with all four professionals. They all have a different perspective, and have so much knowledge to share. “Putting them together, you get such a well-rounded approach to weight loss and good health.” During the initial tests that each participant undergoes after joining the program, Molly learned about how her metabolism works, and the heart rate level she needs to reach and maintain during exercise in order to lose weight. “I used to think I was doing a great job if I just hopped on a treadmill and sweat for 30 minutes. I now have a great understanding of heart-rate zones, how to manage them and how to vary my workouts to achieve optimal health and weight-loss benefits.” As of press time, Molly was down 40
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pounds and still working hard toward her goal. She has adjusted her eating habits in a way that has made it easier to stick with the plan, which is half the battle. “The program is excellent in guiding you through the first few weeks, then slowly giving you the freedom to make your own choices and succeed on your own,” she said. Now, Molly is keeping pace with her kids, thanks to her increased energy, but she knows these aren’t just temporary changes. “Through working with the staff, I have also come to realize that this is a journey, and to focus on that, rather than the end game. Each day that I make good choices, eat well and exercise is a success and something I am grateful for,” Molly said. “I view this as a new way of life; not a six-week solution to a problem.”
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The Bellevue Club offers a variety of wellness programs, classes and seminars. In addition, if you want a more individualized approach, the Club’s awardwinning Your Body Your Life program might be for you. Call 425.688.3461 or email wellness@bellevueclub.com for more information.
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The Heart of Fitness
Bellevue Club cardio coach, Annelise Digiacomo, named one of Top 10 Personal Trainers to Watch by Life Fitness.
By Allyson Marrs Annelise is among the 10 best in the world. The global leader in commercial fitness equipment, Life Fitness, selected Annelise for her amazing cardiovascular work, from a pool of more than 1,000 entries. This award program is “designed to recognize and reward personal trainers who have demonstrated a commitment to fitness and helping their clients achieve a healthy lifestyle,” according to Life Fitness. The heart is arguably the most important muscle in the body, and Annelise’s focus on this organ has helped many members with their health and weightloss goals. Her determination has gotten members into running, cycling and even triathlon events. By educating clients about the importance of cardiovascular fitness, members can expect to lower their blood pressure and cholesterol, and
decrease their use of diabetes medicine. “I want to provide a service that is something different and meaningful that will have a lasting impact on their lives, as well as provide a greater quality of life overall,” Annelise said. A big part of her passion is bringing movement back into people’s lives who otherwise have been mostly sedentary. “Members I’ve worked with have told me they now have a greater understanding of how to work their cardiovascular system and realize they don’t need to work out ‘hard’ every single time to gain results,” Annelise said. “Mixing up the intensities in multiple training zones brings multiple benefits.” Annelise decided to apply for the award to bring attention to cardio coaching, which is still relatively rare in the fitness world. “To have a cardio coach at this level, it’s not only a real feather in the Club’s cap, but in hers,” Sally Reed, Bellevue Club Athletic Director, said. “She’s earned it every inch of the way. Very few Clubs have a cardio coach, and that’s what’s unique about Annelise.” Five fitness industry experts judged the nominees, evaluating each candidate on client motivation, retention techniques, community service and fitness accomplishments. “In this process, I really wanted to bring attention to the cardio coaching I am doing, and to the difference I’m mak-
ing by training the most important muscle in our body—the heart,” Annelise said. Much like the heart, Annelise has been working tirelessly. “I’ve had the opportunity to watch her grow,” Sally said. “She’s become better and better, and she’s so persistent. When she wants to learn and understand something, she’s like a bulldog on a pant leg. She just doesn’t give up.” The Club is proud to congratulate Annelise on this big achievement! If you have any questions about cardio coaching, or would like to set up an appointment with Annelise, contact wellness@bellevueclub.com or call 425.688.3461.
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Board Certified American Board of Urology Dr. Desai is accepting new patients and provides medical and surgical treatment for patients with a wide range of disorders and conditions of the urinary tract including: • Prostate and Kidney Cancer • Kidney Stones • Enlarged Prostate (BPH) • Urinary Incontinence • Erectile Dysfunction The doctor has received training and is a specialist in: • Robotic (da Vinci) and laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery • Endoscopic Stone Removal • No scalpel vasectomy • Greenlight photovaporization of the prostate
Please call 206.528.4944 www.polyclinic.com
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Upcoming Events Recreation Family Gym Night Feb. 1 & 22, 5:30-8 p.m. Family Float-In Movie Night: “Kung Fu Panda” Friday, Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m. Kids’ Night Out: Chinese New Year Friday, Feb. 15, 6-9 p.m. $33/child LEGO Camp Feb. 18-22, 2-4:30 p.m. $35/day per member All-Sports Camp Feb. 18-22, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $40/day per member Session 4 Classes Begin Monday, Feb. 25
Fitness Feldenkrais Flexible Hips and Back Saturday, Feb. 2, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $35 Chakra Yoga with Cameron Sunday, Feb. 10, 3-5:30 p.m., $35 Antioxidant Scan Monday, Feb. 11, 4:30-7:30 p.m. $39/one test or $70/two tests Meditate to Create Abundance Sunday, Feb. 24, 4-5 p.m., $35
Aquatics
Oscar’s Party Tuesday, Feb. 19, 7 p.m., $10
ARC Lifeguard Training Feb. 17-21, Sunday, noon-5 p.m., M-Th, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $195/member
Rick Steves: Europe Through the Back Door Talk Thursday, Feb. 21, 6-9 p.m., $15
ARC Babysitting Camp Feb. 18-22, 2-4:30 p.m. $110/member
War Horse Theater Event Sunday, Feb. 24, 6 p.m., $135
Swim Camp Feb. 18-22, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m $40/day per member Session 4 Classes Begin Monday, Feb. 25
Tennis BC/Central Park Tournament Singles, doubles & mixed doubles Friday, Feb. 8-Sunday, Feb. 17 $28 per event
mingle Dream Class: Relationships Tuesday, Feb. 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $15 The Executive Athlete: Optimizing Your Competitive Edge Wednesday, Feb. 6 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., $15 Family Magic Show Thursday, Feb. 7, 6:30-8 p.m., $25 Namibia Endless Horizons: Conservation & Adventure Tuesday, Feb. 12, 7-8 p.m., $5
Free! Trivia Night in Cosmos Tuesday, Feb. 26, 7-8:30 p.m.
taste February Birthday Month in Polaris Grill Begins Friday, Feb. 1 Valentine’s Day in Polaris Grill Thursday, Feb. 14, 5 courses for $60. 425.637.4608 for reservations. Sparkman Cellars Wine Dinner Thursday, Feb. 28, 5 courses and 5 wines for $95. 425.637.4608 for reservations.
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 FREE! Toddler Open Play (0-5) Mondays, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
C l a s s i f i e d s V acat ion R e ntal s CANNON BEACH (arch cape). Exquisite oceanfront. Elegant and romantic 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, all new interiors with sweeping 180-degree views, stone fireplace, cherry, stainless, ceramic and quartz, with hardwoods, vaulted ceilings, DSL and hot tub. No smoking/pets. Weekly minimum. 503.803.0370 or tunquelen@comcast.net. Four seasons villa, Kona, hawaii. 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom villa at Hualalai Four Seasons. Ocean view, exquisitely furnished. All resort amenities included. Sandy, 206.230.5606. www.hualalaifour seasons.com. KAUAI, POIPU BEACH, kiahuna PLANTATION. 1 bedroom deluxe condo. Ocean/lagoon/garden view. $190/night. 42 | FEBRUARY 2013
425.643.1805, ext. 14. www.kiahunapoipu condo.com. Kihei, maui. Beach front 2 bedroom/2 bathroom condominium. Ground level. Steps out to 4 mile sandy beach. Maalaea Surf Resort. 425.653.7712.
S e rvi c e s DAVE’S PAINTING, INC. 25 years Eastside custom painting. Pressure washing driveways and patios. Free estimates. Owner present at all jobs. 425.747.2543.
Paris. Chic 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartment in 7th Arrondissement. Walk to Seine and Eiffel Tower. 206.328.0897.
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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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cl a s ses & eve n t s FREE! Round-Robin Squash Thursdays, 6 p.m. Free! Open Climb (4+) Fridays, 1-4 p.m. Private Dance Lessons (all ages) Private Basketball Lessons (6+) Karate Club (7+) Guitar and Voice Lessons (9+) Kids’ Night Out (3-10) Racquetball & Squash Ladders To receive your invite, email recreation@bellevueclub.com. Winter Session Classes & programs For full information, visit www.bellevueclub.com/youth.
Aquatics FREE! Inflatable Obstacle Course, Saturdays, 6:30-8 p.m. and FREE! Water Runner, Saturdays, Sundays, 5-6:30 p.m. Group Swim Lessons Private Swim Lessons Masters/Adult Fitness Swimming M-F noon-1 p.m.; T/Th 5:45-7 a.m. or 9-10 a.m.; F 5:45-7 a.m.; Sa 7-8:30 a.m.
TRX 101 TRX Total Body Circuit TRX Ab Blaster TRX/Kinesis Boot Camp Barre-X Pilates Mat Yoballates Advanced Pilates Mat Hot Yoga 26 Poses Gentle Yoga
taste Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill Tuesdays and Saturdays Wine Flight Night in Polaris Grill Fridays, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Discover new wines in Polaris Grill. Choose from any three reds (2-ounce pours for $15) or any three whites (2-ounce pours for $10).
Cosmos Happy Hour Monday-Friday, 3:30-6 p.m. and 10 p.m.-close. Saturday & Sunday, open-close Hat Trick Splash Special in Splash 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 kids’ meal when eating with a parent. Optimus Prime in Splash Thursdays, 5 p.m. until gone Slow-roasted prime rib (9 ounces) dinner for $24. There’s even a smaller petite cut for the kiddos, $10. Splash Alley Come visit our to-go window, located near the tennis lobby. Stop for a bite to eat and your favorite wine or beer while viewing tennis or the pool. Features a limited menu and full beverage service.
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Blue Whales Swim Team For information and reservations for any Aquatics program, call 425.688.3223.
Tennis Adult Group Lessons Junior Group Lessons Mixed Doubles Night Ladies’ Flights Men’s Night Ladies’ Night Junior Tennis Team Junior USTA Program
Fitness See a Group Personal Training or GPX and Conditioning Studio schedule (available at the Athletic Services Desk) for a full list of classes.
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10 Sweets for your
Sweetie Craving a sweet treat for Valentine’s Day? Here, a few options from around the area. 10. Stopskys Deli, Mercer Island: Try the
Black & White Cookies or Blondies at this local favorite.
09. Bakery Nouveau, West Seattle: While famous for the twice-baked almond croissant, you could also give the chocolate praline a shot. 08. Panama Hotel Tea and Coffee House, International District: Call ahead to make sure Chika Tokara’s Japanese confections are in stock— they’re worth the trip.
07. Hot Cakes, Ballard: Served in adorable
mason jars, you can’t go wrong no matter which molten chocolate cake you choose.
06. Dahlia Bakery, Downtown Seattle:
04. Fran’s Chocolates, various locations including Bellevue: If you’re
looking to go traditional this Valentine’s Day, a box of Fran’s chocolates (try the salted caramels!) will fit the bill.
03. Snohomish Pie Company, Snohomish: Everyone loves a good pie, and Snohomish Pie Company has a variety to choose from. If they have it, the apple raspberry crumb is delish.
02. Flying Apron Bakery, various locations including Redmond: If you
Chef Tom Douglas’ bakery doesn’t disappoint. Try the donuts, or for even more decadence, the triple coconut cream pie.
need gluten-free, vegan baked goods, this is the place to go. From cookies to brownies and everything in between, they’ll satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth.
05. Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream, various locations: Craving ice cream? Molly
01. Polaris Grill, Bellevue: Stop by for
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a romantic dessert and wine combo. While the menu changes seasonally, as of press time a favorite dessert is the Grand Marnier brûlée.