Reflections: November 2016

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TALKING TECH Software developer Carrie Hamm shares the story behind her love affair with the ever-changing industry

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“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.”

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AN APP FOR THAT

Discover five of the best health and wellness apps.

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SCIENCE OF THE SEAHAWKS

A sports scientist talks about the tech he uses with the Seahawks.

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TALKING TECH

Member Carrie Hamm remembers two decades in the industry.

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Touching base with the Eastside’s Tateuchi Center.

GET TO KNOW YOUR BODY

Eight things you can learn with the Inbody machine.

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DECODING DERMAPLANING Aesthetician Kristin Shaver talks about the cutting-edge beauty procedure.

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TECHNOLOGY IN TENNIS The BC tennis department is stepping up its tech game to help you with yours.

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FIVE WAYS TO SPIN YOUR WHEELS Trainer and cyclist Laura Gooch details the benefits of cycling.

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TECHNICALLY DRINKING Get up to speed on the latest in wine tech.

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LETTER

november 2016 MANAGEMENT

The

TECHNOLOGY Issue

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‘ve always found the cross-section between wellness and technology fascinating, and like many people, currently my favorite way to marry the two is through phone apps. Over the past year or so, I’ve incorporated a handful of them into my daily routines and learned some very interesting things about myself. For starters, I’m not as good of a sleeper as I thought. The app Sleep Cycle confirmed I toss and turn—a lot. I also learned that I am highly responsive to fake zombies chasing me. In fact, the app Zombies, Run! greatly improved my speed training. To better understand what I am talking about, read “An App for That on” on page 34. It’s a review of my top five wellness apps.

While it’s been interesting to see my health and fitness improve thanks to technology, the data I get from the apps pales in comparison to what goes on in the arena of professional sports. I was lucky enough to talk to Sam Ramsden, the Director of Player Health and Performance for the Seattle Seahawks, and he gave me a glimpse into what technologies he uses to track the city’s favorite professional football players. He also gave some great take-away tips for everyday athletes. That interview is on page 50.

Here at the Club, there have also been some great improvements in technology lately. For instance, the tennis department has two new pieces of technology, including the most innovative ball machine on the market. You can read about them on page 24. Or check out what’s on the cutting edge in The Spa on page 22. Curious about your exact body composition (fat, skeletal and muscle mass mass)? There’s a game-changing machine just for you called InBody. Flip to page 20 for more information. With all the options out there, I encourage you to play around and have fun with it. Try a few different things. You’ll never regret getting more informed about your body, health and wellness.

President S. W. Thurston Club Manager Mark Olson Financial Manager Jeff Ohlstrom Hotel Manager Jerry Stotler Director of Food and Beverage Antony Bock Human Resources Director Donna Gray Executive Chef Chris Peterson Communications Director Bonnie Tankovich Membership Director Carissa Ritter Tennis Director Brian Nash Aquatics Director Connor Eden Recreation Director Jill Clark Athletic Services & Spa Director Katie Wallis Head Swim Coach Andrew Nguyen Catering Director Jill Parravano

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UPFRONT

november 2016

A Technology

CONTRIBUTORS

TIMELINE

MARY DE E M AT E O

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just celebrated my 17th year working in the IT Department at the Bellevue Club.

When I started, Y2K compliance was a big concern. The first camera phone wasn’t invented, but texting was beginning to be something an average person might do.

The first full album for download by a major recording artist became available over the Internet, but if you were downloading it at home, you were probably using a dial-up modem. A nice laptop would have that modem built in. The dot.com bubble was five months from reaching its peak. Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, wasn’t old enough to have a driver’s license.

The 802.11b Wi-Fi standard had just been introduced.

Technology is always evolving. For instance, the Club started with one HP 3000, and now it relies on a complex mix of physical, virtual and cloud platforms supporting 42 different software suites or stand-alone applications, which our department manages and integrates. Storage is counted in terabytes instead of megabytes. Where posters once lined the hallways, digital signage brings you information about events at the club. Wi-Fi connectivity is offered throughout the property through 59 access points. You can log in to the Members Only website to view your statement and pay your bill instead of writing a check. We’ve made this investment in maintaining and expanding the technology that serves the Club for a reason.

The whole point of technology is to make lives better. We apply that ethos to our department’s mission at the Club. We never see you face-to-face. We don’t greet you as you enter the Club, teach your tennis lesson or help you with a wellness plan.

We don’t make your latte, check you in at the hotel or provide you with a spa treatment. We just enable those who do all these things to do it better. The technology will change, and we will continue to adapt and use it to enhance your experience at the Bellevue Club. That’s why we invest in technology.

Mary Dee Mateo is a Seattlebased por t rait photographer a n d w i n n e r of Glazer’s Portfolio Award 2016. See more of her work at marydeemateo.com SEE MARY DEE’S WORK IN “TALKING TECH” [PAGE 56].

KAELYN TIMMINS

Kaelyn Timmins is a writer and student of crosscultural journalism at Biola University. Visit her blog at davenportdaisy.wordpress.com.

SEE KAELYN’S WORK IN “TECH ABOUT TOWN” [PAGE 38].

DA R R E N HENDRIX

Darren Hendrix is a f reelance photographer living and working in Seattle. He’s a California transplant by way of San Francisco and Los Angeles. S E E D A R R E N ’ S W O R K I N “SPIN YOUR WHEELS” [PAGE 30].

HALEY SHAPLEY

Kyle Martin, Director of IT

When she’s not on the road, Haley S haple y writes about travel, health and more from her home in

Seattle. SEE HALEY’S WORK IN “SILICON VALLEY” [PAGE 63].

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CALENDAR bellevue club

NOVEMBER 2016 SUN

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SPECIAL EVENTS

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Business Association Networking Event

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School Break Camps

Veterans Day

Junior Tennis Match Night

School Break Camps Junior Squash Tournament

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Kids Take Over

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Stock Your Cellar Wine Sale

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Thanksgiving Day

Family Gym Night

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Thanksgiving ToGo Pickup

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Day After Thanksgiving Tennis Workout

SAVE THE DATE! STOCK YOUR CELLAR NOV. 18, 5:30-7:30 P.M.

We will be showcasing still and sparkling wines from around the world, many 90+ points and even a few 100 point wines.

BRUNCH WITH SANTA DEC. 17, reservations begin at 10 a.m.

For more information, visit bellevueclub.com.

WEEKLY EVENTS SUN

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Water Runner

Ladies’ Tennis Night

Yoga for Golf

Men’s Tennis Night

Music & Me

Mixed Doubles Night

Inflatable Obstacle Course

For more information about programs listed on the calendar, please visit the event calendar at www.bellevueclub.com.

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LOCATION Mazatlán in central Mexico is known as the “Pearl of the Pacific,” a popular golf destination. Guests can enjoy its sunny, semitropical climate all year-round.

GOLF El Cid features a 27-hole, PGA-rated par-72 championship course. In addition, the club has a driving range, putting green and three golf courses— Marina, Moro and Castilla—each with a nine-hole layout designed by Lee Treviño. Guests have the opportunity to learn from PGA, LPGA and USGTF golf professionals in clinics, personal training and classes available to golfers of all levels. The club is home to Wright Balance Golf Academy, ranked the No. 1 golf school in North America by Golf Magazine and named for Dr. David Wright, a “top 100 golf instructor.” After a round of golf, relax in the casual atmosphere of the clubhouse.

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FITNESS In addition to its golf facilities, El Cid features seven hard-surface and two clay tennis courts. Certified USPTR, ITF and FMT tennis pros are available for private lessons, clinics, drop-in drills or matches with players of all levels. Guests can work out in the fitness center with cardio and strength training equipment, treadmills and free weights. There are also a variety of yoga, Zumba and aerobics classes to choose from.

AMENITIES From a junior Olympic-sized lap pool to outdoor Jacuzzi, El Cid has no shortage of amenities. Enjoy a massage in a beachfront cabana, lounge in the steam room or sauna, or get a facial at the spa. Afterward, grab a bite from the Sushi Bar or drinks from Hole 19, or sit down for a formal dining experience at the Prime Grill Restaurant. ➔ For more information, visit elcidgolfclub.com.

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COMMUNITY

november 2016

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ince last year, the dreams of the founders of the Tateuchi Center for it to become the Eastside’s premier art facility are closer to reality. With a 2018 ground breaking and fall 2020 opening scheduled, the finish line is in sight: the center is nearing the $125 million mark in fund-raising, the most money ever raised for a nonprofit capital project on the Eastside. John Haynes, the project’s executive director, is appreciative of Tateuchi’s supporters and hopes that the recent fundraising momentum will encourage others to join in and help raise the remaining funds. “All over America you can see that the difference between good communities . . . and great communities is a vibrant cultural life,” Haynes said. “It’s time for Bellevue and the greater Eastside to join their ranks.” We couldn’t agree more.

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WELLNESS

november 2016

DO YOU REALLY KNOW YOUR BODY? Eight things you can learn about your body composition with the InBody machine • • • • • • • •

Total body water Lean body mass Body fat mass Skeletal muscle mass Segmental muscle analysis (right arm, left arm, trunk, right leg, left leg) Segmental fat analysis (right arm, left arm, trunk, right leg, left leg) Basal metabolic rate Visceral fat level

Get tested today with one of the Club’s trainers. One test for $50, two for $80. • For more information, email fitness@bellevueclub.com.

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BEAUTY november 2016

DECODING DERMAPLANING You know those fine hairs on your face often called “peach fuzz”? Kristin, a Bellevue Club aesthetician, suggests gently exfoliating them away, along with all your dead skin cells. The service is called “dermaplaning,” and it just might help you achieve the smoothest skin you’ve ever had.

Reflections magazine: What is dermaplaning?

Kristin: Dermaplaning is a gentle exfoliation method that uses a manual exfoliation tool to remove vellus hair from the face and a thin layer of skin. It is a simple and effective treatment for buffing the skin.

RM: What are the primary benefits?

K: Exfoliation removes dead skin cells, which creates a more youthful, vibrant look.

It also aids in better product penetration, helping improve the skin’s overall appearance on a dermal level (the second layer of skin, underneath the epidermis).

The facial hair removal is also a huge benefit.

RM: What is vellus hair, and how can the removal of it help the skin?

K: Fine hair that covers the face, and when it’s removed, it leaves the skin smoother than before and allows your products to penetrate deeper.

RM: Will the hair grow back thicker?

K: No, it is physiologically impossible for your vellus hairs to grow back thicker. Once the hair is cut, it does have a blunt edge, but this edge doesn’t mean the hair structure has been altered.

RM: Are there certain skin types that aren’t suited for the treatment?

K: The only skin type that should avoid dermaplaning is acne-prone skin.

We offer a free 15-minute consultation to evaluate your skin if you are unsure.

RM: Can the procedure be paired with other treatments?

K: Absolutely. This is one of the most versatile forms of exfoliation to add to a chemical peel, HydraFacial or any facial. In fact, it will increase the results of other services.

RM: What is the downtime or recovery process like?

K: Depending on what service you’re adding it to, results may vary. But for the most part, the downtime will be minimal because we are removing the dead skin so there is less chance for peeling.

RM: How often can it be done?

K: Every two to four weeks.

RM: Is it just for women? Can men benefit from the procedure?

K: Men can absolutely receive this procedure. We just avoid parts of the face that have facial hair, so it’s essentially on the cheeks, nose and forehead.

• For more information, make an appointment at The Spa for a free 15-minute consultation. Call 425.688.3114.

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ATHLETICS

november 2016

TECHNOLOGY IN TENNIS The latest pieces of tech to hit Bellevue Club’s courts THE PLAYMATE ISMASH

The iSmash is one of the most innovative ball machines on the market. Complete with settings to customize any workout, the features allow the coaching staff to target specific drills and skills. The machine can be used for group or private lessons.

VIDEO ANALYSIS

Using a tablet loaded with cutting-edge visual learning apps, the tennis department is now offering video analysis for group or private lessons. The system is a great tool for stroke development as well as injury prevention.

Instructors can also email videos directly to players.

If you’re interested in learning how to integrate these technologies into your practice, call 425.688.3174.

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We are honored to be a part of your family’s tradition by offering our Thanksgiving To-Go menu. Below are this season’s packages and pricing information.

PACKAGE 1: $200 SERVES 12–14 • An oven-roasted free-range turkey, 16 to 18 pounds • Turkey-bacon gravy, 2 quarts • Cranberry-cherry ginger chutney, 1 quart • Apple-sage stuffing, 4 pounds • Garlic mashed potatoes, 4 pounds • Green beans, caramelized onions, 4 pounds • Roasted butternut squash, 4 pounds • Rolls with butter, 2 dozen • Pumpkin and pecan pies PACKAGE 2: $145 SERVES 6–8 • Half an oven-roasted free-range turkey, 8 to 9 pounds • Turkey-bacon gravy, 1 quart • Cranberry-cherry ginger chutney, 1 pint • Apple-sage stuffing, 2 pounds • Garlic mashed potatoes, 2.5 pounds • Green beans, caramelized onions, 2 pounds • Roasted butternut squash, 2 pounds • Rolls with butter,1 dozen • Choice of pumpkin or pecan pie PACKAGE 3: $320 SERVES 12–14 • Rosemary-rubbed slow-roasted prime rib • Au jus gravy, 1 quart • Creamed horseradish, 1 quart • Garlic mashed potatoes, 4 pounds • Green beans, caramelized onions, 4 pounds • Rolls with butter, 2 dozen • Pumpkin and pecan pies

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PACKAGE 4: $195 SERVES 6–8 • Rosemary-rubbed slow-roasted prime rib • Au jus gravy, 1 pint • Creamed horseradish, 1 pint • Garlic mashed potatoes, 2.5 pounds • Green beans, caramelized onions, 2 pounds • Rolls with butter, 1 dozen • Choice of pumpkin or pecan pie SIDE ITEMS • Au jus, $17 • Cranberry-cherry ginger chutney, $18 • Gravy, $18 • Creamed horseradish, $17 • Green beans, $26 • Garlic mashed potatoes, $30 • Apple-sage stuffing, $25 • Butternut squash, $26 • Half a prime rib, $105 • Half a turkey, $65 • A whole prime rib, $195 • A whole turkey, $95 • Pumpkin pie, $20 • Pecan pie, $20 WINE Gran Moraine Chardonnay, $34 Gran Moraine Pinot Noir, $40 Gruet Blanc de Noir Sparkling, $25

HOLIDAY FEATURE ➸ ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Orders may be placed, changed and canceled by calling the catering coordinator at 425.688.3382. Orders will be taken starting November 1. There are no online orders.

To-go orders must be placed by November 18 at 3:00 p.m.

2. Members can pick up their to-go meals on Thanksgiving Day from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

Orders should be picked up at the refrigerated truck located in the parking lot.

3. Additional side items will be available for purchase at Luna on Thanksgiving Day. OR EAT AT THE CLUB! Reservations for the sit-down Thanksgiving meal can be made by calling Polaris at 425.637.4608.

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FIVE WAYS TO SPIN YOUR WHEELS CYCLING MAY BE ONE OF THE BEST EXAMPLES OF HOW SPORTS AND TECHNOLOGY CAN MESH IN SOME PRETTY EXCITING WAYS. BELLEVUE CLUB INSTRUCTOR, CYCLIST AND IRONMAN ATHLETE LAURA GOOCH TALKS ABOUT THE VARIETY OF WAYS CYCLING—BOTH INDOORS AND OUT—CAN IMPROVE CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS, REDUCE STRESS AND ENHANCE STRENGTH TRAINING, ALL WHILE BEING EASY ON THE BODY.

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OUTDOOR CYCLING

Cycling outdoors is a great way to get an invigorating and refreshing workout. Fresh air can improve cardiovascular and respiratory systems, increasing oxygen levels in the blood and lessening the risks of developing health complications such as asthma. There is also the added bonus of beautiful scenery and a connection with nature.

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RECUMBENT BIKE

The recumbent bike is another option for a rainy day. Set up like a car seat with pedals straight out in front of the hips, it provides the most support for the low back. Like the upright bike, recumbent bikes come with monitors and different workouts to follow. Both the upright and stationary bike can give you a great cardiovascular workout if you put out the effort to push yourself.

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STATIONARY UPRIGHT BIKE

Riding an upright stationary bike indoors allows you to sit tall with a wide cushioned seat, making sitting more comfortable and easier on those with back issues. Using the latest in fitness technology, there are a variety of different, fun and challenging workouts programmed on the monitor. This means you can get a killer cardiovascular workout that is not dependent on the weather.

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#4.

HAND CYCLE

Another—often overlooked—way to get a cardio workout is the hand cycle. Using your arms rather than your legs, it is great for anyone with a lower body injury. It’s also great for someone who just wants to work the upper body. You can use the hand cycle either seated or standing, although when standing you will get more oblique work (sides and core).

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CYCLE CLASS

Cycling classes are suitable for all ability levels, and the intensity of the workout can be adapted to each individual, regardless of age, coordination and fitness levels. Indoor classes are set to music and are ideal for those who want a noncompetitive but motivating fitness class.

The camaraderie of the group workout and the push of the instructor can help you get a better workout than if left to your own devices.

CYCLE CLASSES AT THE CLUB 30 minutes or longer of cycling CYCLE CORE AND STRENGTH CYCLE CIRCUIT INTERVALS CYCLE/PIYO CYCLE EXPRESS INDOOR CYCLING

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There are hundreds of apps claiming to give your health a boost, and more hit the market every day. Between nutritional guidance, sleep tracking, exercise programming and mental health support, the promise of feeling your best seems like just a tap away.

However, it’s no surprise that in practice some fall short. Don’t feel like sifting through all the options? We tested dozens of the top-rated wellness apps and came up with this distilled list of must-haves. The best feature is they are all free. >>>

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➎ 1. SLEEP CYCLE

Using the microphone device on your phone, this app tracks your sleep patterns, differentiating between awake, asleep and deep sleep. It then stores the information so you can compare night to night, week to week and perfect your sleep routine. The icing on the cake is you can tell it the approximate time you want to wake up, and an alarm will sound when it’s the optimal time in your cycle to wake refreshed.

2. NIKE TRAINING CLUB

There’s nothing like having a live coach, but for those days when you just can’t make it to see a trainer this app can fill the holes. With hundreds of programs created by elite trainers—broken down into categories like cardio, strength or mobility—you can customize a plan for whatever you feel like doing—or not doing—whenever you feel like it.

3. ZOMBIES, RUN!

Like the name suggests, this is a running app, and using it might just be the most fun you ever have on a run. Turn it on and you’ll get a complete zombie apocalypse story narrated right in your ear buds. Collect medical supplies and run from zombies to rack up points. A nice bonus, it uses playlists from your own music between story points to keep you motivated and moving.

4. HEADSPACE

This meditation app has been featured in Wired, The New York Times, Esquire and many other leading publications for a good reason. With a clean, simple design and dozens of options for all levels and experience, it is designed to make the daunting practice of meditating easy and approachable for everyone.

5. SHOPWELL

Don’t want to spend your spare time at the grocery store trying to decipher which foods fit your specific diet, allergy or nutrition goals? We don’t either. ShopWell is great in that you just simply scan a food item and it will give you the green or red light. There are also some great recipes and helpful tips. bellevue club november 2016 | 37

tech about town There is no shortage of events inspired by our local tech-loving population. Take your pick and mark your calendar.

FILM: SEATTLE SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL (NOV. 11–13)

Set inside SIFF’s state-of-the-art Seattle Center facility, this festival showcases some of the best short films from around the world. Attend this event and you just might be previewing the future: some iconic full-length movies have started off as short films, including Napoleon Dynamite and Office Space.

• For more information, visit seattleshort.org

SPEAKER SERIES: TEDXSEATTLE (NOV. 19)

Ever watched a TED Talk and wished you had been there? Formerly TEDxRainier, this independently organized TED Talk event offers a chance to hear from a diverse group of speakers in the picturesque McCaw Hall.

• For more information, visit tedxseattle.com PEOPLE > PURPOSE > PASSION (NOV. 1)

Hosted by the Smithsonian’s campaign to spark discovery and inspire learning, this year’s speaker series promises to be an inspiring evening. Past “thinkers, doers and dreamers” featured include “dinosaur detectives” to STEM educators to art lovers.

• For more information, visit smithsoniancampaign.org/inyourcity

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CONFERENCES: SPACE FEST: LADIES WHO LAUNCH (NOV. 4–5)

This conference hosted by the Museum of Flight is the perfect opportunity for aerospace professionals and enthusiasts to network, attend lectures, and hear from author Nathalia Holt, who literally wrote the book on women in aerospace.

• For more information visit museumofflight.org/Plan-Your-Visit/Calendar-of-Events FSE 2016: INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON THE FOUNDATIONS OF SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (NOV. 13–18)

Held at the trendy Motif hotel in downtown Seattle, this conference features speakers, research papers and workshops on subjects such as natural language processing and software analytics.

• For more information, visit cs.ucdavis.edu/fse2016/ JOOMLA! WORLD CONFERENCE (NOV. 11–13)

Road trip up to Vancouver, BC, for this conference on Joomla, a website software and content management system with growing popularity around the world.

• For more information, visit conference.joomla.org SECUREWORLD EXPO (NOV. 9–10)

With the mission to “equip and inspire IT professionals on the front lines,” SecureWorld comes to the Meydenbauer Center to host expert cybersecurity speakers and exhibitors. Plus, attendees can earn CPE credit.

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GREEN BUILDING SLAM (NOV. 4)

This informative night features 10 10-minute talks on the subject of sustainable, eco-friendly building. It’s the perfect event for architects, builders, designers and homeowners looking to build or renovate with the environment in mind.

• For more information, visit ecobuilding.org/seattle/gbs

MUSEUM: LIVING COMPUTER MUSEUM (ONGOING)

In a town focused on the next big thing in technology, this museum reminds us of our roots. With the goal to breathe life into computer history, the Living Computer Museum features interactive exhibits and restored vintage computers. Cue the 1980s flashbacks!

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COMICS: JET CITY COMIC SHOW (NOV. 5–6)

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This convention features some of the big names in comics like Archie’s Bob Smith and Wolverine’s Joe Rubinstein, plus the works of over 100 other artists and exhibitors. Don’t miss the panels, events and gaming opportunities—and don’t forget to dress up for the costume contest!

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SHORT RUN COMIX AND ART FESTIVAL (NOV. 5)

This free festival in the Fisher Pavilion showcases the works of artists and illustrators from around the world. The event is hosted by Short Run Micropress, publisher of unique handcrafted art and comics. Come for the cartoons, stay for the creativity.

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TECHNICALLY DRINKING There was a time when wine “tech” meant a glass bottle with a cork. Now there are devices to reduce the aeration time, replace air in the bottle with argon and even make it unnecessary to actually uncork the bottle in the first place!

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It’s a busy weeknight and you’d like to relax with a nice glass of wine at dinner, but your spouse wants a beer. You decide to open up a bottle anyway, pour a glass, recork the bottle and then realize three days later you never got back to finishing that bottle. The wine has been mingling with oxygen ever since you opened it and, after a few days, is no longer in optimal condition to drink.

Ugh, another wasted bottle of wine. (Some of you are like, “Um, didn’t realize ‘not finishing a bottle in one sitting’ was a possibility.”)

Problem? Oxidation

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GET UP TO SPEED ON THE LATEST WINE TECH

BOTTLE TALK Solution: The air that rushed in when you opened the cork and poured out a glass needs to be expelled and replaced with a gas that doesn’t contain oxygen (i.e., not air). Here are three solutions from simple to heavily invested.

PRIVATE PRESERVE WINE PRESERVER

(around $9, available on Amazon.com) A full aerosol can of Private Preserve feels empty but actually contains enough pressurized gas for 120 uses. It is a blend of nitrogen, carbon dioxide and argon. Dispense the inert gasses with a long straw (included) that snakes into the bottle neck and blankets the wine, dispelling the air from the bottle. Then, simply reseal the bottle with a cork or other stopper after dispensing the gas.

CORAVIN MODEL TWO

($349.95, Coravin.com) This incredible piece of technology uses a surgical syringe to penetrate the cork.

Tilt the bottle and depress the trigger to pour the wine. The attached capsule of 99.99 percent pure argon replaces the wine that was poured without ever exposing the wine in the bottle to oxygen. The cork naturally reseals itself. Now you can sample that bottle in the cellar you’ve been dying to try—see if it is ready to drink or needs more time to age. *Note: only works with natural corks.

Hedges Family Estate (Red Mountain) tasting room manager Deborah Culverhouse not only loves the Coravin, she “LOVES” it with two !!

ENOMATIC WINE DISPENSER, ENO ONE

(price upon request, neodistributing.com/enoone) While these pricey babies probably won’t be popping up in every winesipping home across America, they are starting to gain popularity in tasting rooms and some restaurants. The refrigerated units utilize an argon replacement system similar to the Coravin, but on a commercial scale. Units house two, four, eight and more bottles depending on the model and can keep whites and reds at separate temperatures. A touchdisplay controls dispenser settings. Some models come equipped with card readers to allow customers a self-service option at wine bars, where they generally charge on a per ounce basis—the perfect solution when you just want a couple of sips more! Suggested by winemaker Josh McDaniels (Doubleback and Sweet Valley Wines, Walla Walla) and recommended by Justin Basel, winemaker at Foundry Vineyards (Walla Walla), who has “nothing but good things to say” about the Enomatic dispenser.

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scenario Your dinner party is a roaring success. Your guests are having a great time and are clearly enjoying your fabulous taste in wine because the bottles you’ve so thoughtfully decanted ahead of time are running out quickly. You decide to open a few more bottles but are not confident that they will have time to open up before your guests get thirsty and you definitely don’t want them thinking you’re skimping on the good stuff later in the party.

Problem? Lack of aeration Solution: Employ the use of an aerating device that works while you pour. These handy devices are compact, affordable and your best friend when you’re crunched for time.

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DON'T LEAVE QUALITY TO CHANCE TRIBELLA WINE AERATOR

($40, available on Amazon.com) Founder and inventor Skip Lei has many great inventions to his credit, but the TRIbella is certainly the most elegant. Simply uncork the bottle, attach the TRIbella and pour.

Three beautiful streams of wine comingle into the glass, causing natural aeration to occur. As an added bonus, the TRIbella pouring spout is dripless. It comes with a handsome carrying case about the size and shape of an eyeglass case. Hello, stocking stuffer!

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MENU WINEBREATHER CARAFE

($49.95, available on Amazon.com) The Winebreather is a double aeration system.

Uncork the bottle and attach the decanter to the top of the bottle. Flip the decanter over and let the bottle empty itself through the aerating top into the decanter. When you’re ready to serve, the wine can be dispensed from the decanter carafe or aerated back into the original bottle. This device is perfect for parties and tasting rooms alike.

At Armstrong Family Winery in Woodinville, they “love” their Winebreather.

Trey Busch swears by it at his Sleight of Hand Cellars tasting rooms (Walla Walla and SODO).

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AERVANA

($99.95, available on Amazon.com) This device aerates without tipping the bottle, meaning sediment remains in the bottle and not in your glass. It attaches to an uncorked bottle and uses a pump (requires six AAA batteries) to aerate and dispense wine into your glass with a push of the button. It is easy to clean and can dispense up to 200 glasses of wine before the batteries need replacing.

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BEHIND THE SCIENCE [ of the ]

SEAHAWKS

Sam Ramsden with rookie running back Alex Collins

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Sam Ramsden, Director of Player Health and Performance for the Seahawks, talks about what technologies he uses to keep tabs on Seattle’s most beloved football players.

IMAGINE

going to work every day and one of the first things you come in contact with is a tablet mounted on the wall. Using facial recognition technology, the tablet welcomes you, then asks about your current stress levels, physical condition, sleep quality and energy that day. Based on your answers, your day’s workload is customized. If your energy levels are down, you might get easier responsibilities. If you’re more stressed than usual, you are flagged in the system and right away someone asks why and what they can do to alleviate it. All of this is done to maximize your performance not just that day, but for months to come.

It’d be nice, right? Sounds like a workplace from the future, possibly something out of the Jetsons. But the reality is this workplace does exist. It’s the Virginia Mason Athletic Center (VMAC), the training facility for the Seattle Seahawks, and it’s ripe with technologies like the aforementioned tablet that are geared toward maximizing the athletic performance of Seattle’s beloved football players.

We spoke with Sam Ramsden, Director of Player Health and Performance for the Seahawks, and he talked in-depth about the fascinating intersection between professional sports and technology.

He also discusses how the everyday athlete can use similar tools to improve their own lives and physical performance.

RM: What do you do with that number?

REFLECTIONS MAGAZINE: How long have you been with the Seahawks in your current role, and what is your general philosophy about technology and professional sports?

RM: That makes sense. What about sleep?

I know you’re a big proponent of sleep monitoring.

SAM RAMSDEN: I’ve been in this position for four years going on five, but prior to that I was the Head Athletic Trainer for eight years. When I first started in this role I thought it was really important to have a lot of gadgets, a lot of tech. But with each piece of technology that has the ability to measure, track or monitor comes a big mountain of data, right? So we haven’t scaled down, but we really haven’t gone deep into adding more.

What I realized when I first started is that in terms of understanding professional athletes, they aren’t any different from anyone else: everyone has talents and abilities. Football players and professional athletes are movement geniuses. They have the ability and genetic makeup to move their bodies faster, more powerfully, stronger, quicker and more skillfully than anyone else. But everyone’s the same in that they do four to five things every day: sleep (recover), eat, move, think and sense (seeing, hearing, feeling, etc.).

SR: Sleep is one of the first things I felt compelled to address with our team because it provides the most bang for the buck—probably one of the more important areas that an athlete can improve in. Athletes need quality and quantity when it comes to sleep. It is during the different phases of sleep that our bodies repair the musculoskeletal system and reboot the central nervous system. There are tons of different sleep monitoring apps, but I didn’t have a team-wide assessment tool.

I wanted them all to be using the same device or system, where the data goes to the same place and we’re able to look at the entire team at once, not get 30 to 50 different reads.

RM: And those are the things you choose to monitor and assess?

Can you give an example?

SR: Yes, so how do we understand a player’s movement? We use wearable GPS systems to monitor a ton of different metrics. But essentially what we’re looking at is body load—basically a player’s ability to change direction, run fast, jump, hit, twist, all those things. They are individually tracked and monitored, and it spits out a single metric we can work with.

SR: The everyday person who wears a Fitbit—they’re looking at their own daily expenditure. But what we’ll look at is a player’s body load compared to a position group—how did they exert themselves compared to all running backs? And then also how did they express or exert themselves relative to themselves? We have the ability to monitor these things over time. We can tell whether they had a practice that was below, above normal or normal for them. We like to keep our players with a body load that’s normal for them. There’s a threshold that if a player exceeds in a day or two, or four days, we have mechanisms in place that try to lessen their load and get them back to normal. We do this because we know that exposing players to loads higher than what they’re used to can be a precursor to injury.

RM: What tool did you find?

SR: We work with a company that makes sleep bands. It’s called Fatigue Science, and it’s based out of Canada.

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RM: What did you find out about the Seahawks’ sleeping habits?

SR: I would say when we first introduced the sleep monitoring, it wasn’t surprising to me that some of our best players were our best sleepers. And it still holds to be true.

What else is interesting is that with most young players, the 22-, 23-year-olds, there’s a lot of introduction to sleep habits and sleep hygiene. A lot of it is being patient with them, but also supplying them with feedback as to how they can improve their situation. Some of the data we’ve collected has helped us dive deep into sleep disorders. We have a handful of players with obstructive sleep apnea, and so we’re able to understand they might have an issue. It’s for long-term health as well.

RM: What do you do with all that sleep data?

SR: What I really like about the GPS technology, or the Fatigue Science Readiband, is it is a bridge to the athlete, to help form an athlete. It’s not so much tracking and watching an experiment in a lab; it’s more about saying, ‘Hey, I’m interested in helping you with your sleep. Are you interested in better habits?’ If they say yes, I say, ‘OK, here is a piece of tech, this is what it does, this is what it can tell me and this is what I can share with you, and these are the action items you can use as a result from the data we collect.’

RM: So players aren’t required to track their sleep?

There’s also a huge cognitive element in terms of learning, processing and storing information. The guys spend a lot of time in the classroom, watching film and taking notes, learning about opponents and their tendencies. Also remembering plays and formations and adjustments—there’s a lot of cognitive stress, so getting the right amount of sleep helps them learn, store that information, retain it better.

Lastly, getting sleep helps player immunity. It helps with illnesses, common colds, upper respiratory infections and things like that.

RM: What else are you using technology to monitor?

SR: I’m a big believer in readiness. And there’s a difference in being ready and being prepared. For example, in football, if you take every rep you’re supposed to take and go to every meeting and write down every note you’re supposed to do. And during the game you don’t have any errors, you played well physically, but you just didn’t have the best game. It’s not because you weren’t prepared.

It’s because you didn’t have a readiness level to meet your preparedness. Sometimes players, whether it be on the field or off the field, have something that’s stressing them out. Or maybe they’re not getting the right sleep, or they’re sore, or they don’t have energy. Those four areas can be deterrents or supportive things for a player’s ability to express themselves at a high level. It’s the difference in being amazing or good.

SR: Everything we do for our players from a technology and sports science standpoint is not mandatory.

RM: What percentage of players participates?

SR: Over half, more in the 60 percent range, but it’s not the entire team. And that really comes from the philosophy of the organization. When you ask an individual, any employee, to do something that they’re not comfortable doing, it becomes toxic and poisonous to their daily equation. It actually has a negative impact on performance.

RM: How do good sleep habits show up in athletic performance?

SR: Sleep is critical for physical recovery. It releases important hormones that, when your body is dormant, take over and repair and regenerate injured or strained tissues. It helps with inflammation too. Your body is constantly seeking a balance, and if you balance activity with recovery, then you’re able to maintain consistency and normal levels of activity.

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"I’m a big believer in readiness. And there’s a difference in being ready and being prepared."

GPS trackers for the players during practice

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The Seahawks' tablet monitoring system

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RM: What about the nutrition piece?

"Tech has to be easy and simple.

Most of the stuff, if you’re not intentional and consistent with it, just turns into a gimmick."

RM: How exactly do you monitor those things?

SR: We ask our players on a daily basis to rank their soreness levels, energy levels, how they slept and their stress levels. Imagine if you had all your employees come into the office and on a daily basis enter in how those areas are in the morning. You’d be like, ‘OK, this guy’s up for a good day.’ Or you’d be like, ‘I’m not surprised that guy didn’t have a great meeting, he’s stressed about something.’

So we’ll compare that positionally. We can tell this group is really sore from yesterday, so we need to make a change. We’ll modify recovery to create that balance. Or it could be just one individual who is super stressed and has a standard deviation from what they normally answered. It creates an opportunity for us to be like, ‘Hey, guy, what do you have going on? You’re a little more stressed than normal.’

And then we get answers. ‘My son or daughter is sick and I stayed up all night caring for him or her.’ So we’ll just check in and say, ‘Do you need any help with that? Is there anything we can do?’

RM: What platform do you use to manage that?

SR: A player will come up to a tablet mounted on a wall, and it has facial recognition. So he’ll walk up to it and his name pops up with a grid to put in numbers, and then he’s done. That feeds into a data management platform that we’ve written code for, so then we are able to see whether that player is good, or better than normal, or slightly less than normal or really less than normal.

The more the players are engaged over the course of the season, the more sensitive it is to them. It’s really been helpful in communicating that information in real time to the coaches: saying this player is struggling today, this player is doing great, this particular group is hurting today, and maybe we can change the intensity.

We’re getting into some really cool stuff in terms of from one day to the next and practice. We understand certain practices have higher body loads on the team and certain practices have less. What the players wear matters; if they wear cleats, shoulder pads. We have collected enough data, enough good information to communicate smart recommendations.

SR: Nutrition is probably the hardest thing to do in terms of providing a team-wide solution, but it’s also one of the more emerging and growing areas on our team right now. The challenge is so much of it’s individualized; and people are finicky in what they eat. We do have a nutrition consultant, but it’s very difficult for just a few people to customize high-level, elite nutritional guidance for a team. It’s easy to do one player, but a team is difficult.

RM: The last area of concern for you is sensing. Can you talk about that?

SR: We do have biofeedback tech in the building for vision training, but the area of sensing and thinking has a lot of untapped potential. We have to be careful about how we integrate technology. Whatever we do needs to be done in a very streamlined, thoughtful way. It can't cause disruption to the players' day. So we're still working on implementing team-wide solutions. But the potential is great.

RM: What do you hope is coming down the pipeline in terms of technology?

SR: One big hole right now is that we don’t understand what is happening to our players on game day. We can’t monitor them and what data we do get from a monitoring standpoint, the NFL has control over. There is always concern about competitive advantage. If a team has resources in place that could use the information better than anybody else that puts the rest of the teams at a disadvantage. So my hope is that we can understand what happens to our players in terms of body load and acceleration and deceleration on game day so we can get smarter in how we practice.

Ultimately, as much as teams travel, I think it’d be fascinating to have a traveling treatment room, where on a plane you can have atmosphere and climate control to minimize the effects of phase shifting. Traveling back from the East Coast we could treat a player for five or six hours. Also to be able to create more comfortable lounging and resting. These are big guys sitting in small airplane seats, jammed and cramped. If you could create a cool environment for them that could be a big boost.

RM: Any last thoughts on technology or sports science?

SR: Tech has to be easy and simple. Most of the stuff, if you’re not intentional and consistent with it, just turns into a gimmick. But I think that speaks more to human nature than technology.

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TaLKing Tech MEET MEMBER CARRIE HAMM. SHE EXPLAINS HOW SHE WENT FROM LOATHING PROGRAMMING TO LOVING IT.

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arrie Hamm, local software developer and Bellevue Club member, admits computers weren’t something she was into originally.

“Learning computer programming was not voluntary,” she says with a laugh. Basic programming on Commodore 64 computers was part of her school’s curriculum in Huntsville, Alabama. “I hated it. It was my least favorite thing.

“But as computers became more prevalent, I knew how to do it and had some experience, and that became kind of the running theme of my life,” Hamm says. “I knew how to do it, and people were always asking me to do it.”

Still fighting the urge to commit to a career in tech, Hamm, now 42, attended the University of Alabama Huntsville and then Auburn on track to do something entirely different. She first studied visual arts and music, then switched to English and political science, eventually interning with congressman Bud Cramer.

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But she still dabbled in computers on the side. “I remember playing around with the earliest versions of Photoshop and wanted to experiment. And the earliest versions of AOL, Prodigy and Delphi that’s when it started to get fun. I was like, ‘People do art. I can even talk to people in other countries on the computer.

“When I was in college, the web was new, and there were so many things we could see on the horizon, things that were going to be possible. My friends and I were always trying to figure out how we could leverage the web with our limited tools and personal websites. Email was still UNIX, and in pushing through its limitations, we were gaining valuable experience” That’s when things started to shift. Realizing the field offered good salaries and a strong future, Hamm made the jump into professional computer programming when she started working for a temp staffing company that needed to create a resume database and search mechanism—some-

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“That’s what I really like about technology— solving people’s real problems in an elegant way.”

thing she hadn’t done before. However, in all her tinkering, she had discovered she had a distinct knack for “figuring out how to make things work.”

“I was just trying to solve a problem, make it easy,” she says. “For me, that’s what I really like about technology—solving people’s real problems in an elegant way, trying to make life easy.”

After gaining more experience working in a few other companies, including one where she had to automate methadone pumps, Hamm moved to California and eventually Seattle, tech Mecca.

“Working for Microsoft wasn’t a dream job—it was more: that’s what I’m going to do. I’m going to make that happen,” she says. In 2004, she started her first consulting position with the industry giant. “At first, it didn’t go well,” she says. “I brought my small and mid-size business mind to this very established corporate culture.”

After a short time, Hamm switched divisions at Microsoft and eventually found a niche for large-scale data regulation and governance projects, ending up in the marketing, licensing and IT. But after having her third child, she left Microsoft to start her own business, a home retail and design company. Anxious to keep her toes in technology, however, she started in the IT department here at the Bellevue Club in 2011 (prior to becoming a member). Her job was a major implementation of CSI, the enterprise club management system.

Unfortunately, during that time she encountered some major health problems. “I started to undergo this massive degeneration.

I went from being in pain in December to being unable to walk in February. It got worse and worse and worse. Everyone kept saying my back was just out of alignment,” she says. “I was going to see a chiropractor just to come into the office for an hour.”

Eventually one chiropractor told her it wasn’t her back causing the problems, it was an inflamed colon. The doctor suggested that she cut out all grains from her diet. She was a little skeptical, but says she was willing to try anything.

“After three days I was beyond 100 percent. I had all this pain and it was coming from what I was eating,” she says.

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“Mobile app development, being a creative person, that’s a natural step for me,” she says. “I’m really interested in user experience design. Front-end design is so important, and I haven’t had a lot of influence in that in a while.”

“I have a list of four or five [apps] I’m interested in and one in particular that’s health-related. It’s primarily meant to serve people with similar food sensitivities.”

Regardless of the exact direction she takes next, Hamm says she is happy she chose to make technology her career, and she encourages other young women to give it a shot as well.

“Women are very needed in those positions. They bring a different quality of interaction to a group. They advocate for different things, they have a different tone.

It makes a company much more robust—and it’s not just women, but all points of view.”

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If you’re in Silicon Valley for business, there’s probably plenty to keep you busy. But if you find yourself with a free afternoon or have the chance to add on an extra day or two, you should take it—there are almost endless attractions in the immediate vicinity. Here are eight experiences worth checking out: TASTE FRESH GOAT MILK CHEESE IN PESCADERO Every day at 5:30 a.m., the milking staff at Harley Farms in Pescadero shows up to start the process of turning goat’s milk into award-winning cheese. The farm boasts more than 30 national ribbons from the American Cheese Society and offers four styles for your tasting pleasure: chevre, fromage blanc, feta, and ricotta. Stop by to try a bite and visit with the mischievous American Alpine goats, who just might unzip your jacket or steal something out of your pocket. Check the calendar at harleyfarms.com to schedule a tour.

CHOW DOWN ON CHOWDER IN HALF MOON BAY Although you can find Sam’s Chowder House in Palo Alto and in roving trucks, there’s nothing like the original location in adorable Half Moon Bay. Located right on the water, people come for the views and stay for the lobster rolls and clam chowder, offering a little bite of New England here on the Left Coast. Don’t miss the organic soft serve with sea salt and olive oil for dessert—it may seem like a strange combination, but it’s oddly satisfying. >>>

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MARCH WITH THE PENGUINS IN MONTEREY Considered one of the top aquariums in the country, Monterey Bay Aquarium has enough exhibits for hours of perusing. Get an underwater view of the spirited sea otters, watch birds forage for insects, follow along as leopard sharks weave through fronds of kelp, marvel at the highly intelligent giant Pacific octopus, and see if you can spot a humpback whale out in the bay. And, of course, the African penguins are a fan favorite. If you see them throw their heads back and wings out, it means they’re happy.

PEDAL ACROSS THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE TO SAUSALITO Grab a set of wheels at San Francisco Bicycle Rentals in Fisherman’s Wharf and head toward Golden Gate Park. The views both approaching the bridge and from among its orange-hued towers are spectacular on a clear day, and the experience is memorable (although a bit windy!) no matter the weather. Have lunch at one of the many good restaurants in Sausalito, then bike back or catch a ferry for a more-relaxed return.

RIDE A HISTORIC ROLLER COASTER IN SANTA CRUZ When the Giant Dipper opened on May 17, 1924, it cost 15 cents to ride the redand-white seaside coaster that reached speeds of up to 46 mph. Today, it’s a little more ($6), but the wooden landmark is still a major attraction, with more than 60 million people having experienced its ups and downs over the years.

Its home, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, also features the Looff Carousel, a National Historic Landmark dating back to 1911; classic amusement park rides and games; and family-friendly attractions like laser tag, bowling, and mini golf.

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RIDE THE RAILS IN NAPA VALLEY Take a step back in time aboard restored vintage rail cars from the early 20th century on the Napa Valley Wine Train. Inside the steel cars, you’ll immediately feel an old-school luxurious vibe, thanks to the Honduran mahogany paneling, brass accents, etched glass partitions, and velveteen fabric armchairs just waiting to be sunk into. On the three-hour, 36-mile journey, you’ll get beautiful glimpses of this world-famous wine country, along with a lovely meal prepared from scratch onboard and, as you might expect, a glass of wine to welcome you.

GET SPOOKED IN SAN JOSE The Winchester Mystery House isn’t your standard house to tour—unless you’re accustomed to doors that lead nowhere, staircases that go down a few steps before ascending, and windows that face walls. After Sarah Winchester’s infant daughter and husband tragically died, some say the wealthy woman believed her family was being haunted by spirits and that the only way to prevent further harm was to have a home constantly under construction. The result is a sprawling 160room Victorian mansion that’s as fascinating as it is supersized. With secret passageways, tales of séances, and upside-down posts, the Mansion Tour will keep you spellbound. bellevue club november 2016 | 65

CRUISE THE MONTEREY PENINSULA ON THE 17-MILE DRIVE This famous $10 toll road passes by Pebble Beach Golf Links, a storied spot for golf fans. There’s plenty more to see along the way, including Spanish Bay, a pretty beach with plenty of picnic tables; Point Joe, where you can learn about a couple of ships that met their fate here; Bird Rock, usually covered in a blanket of pelicans, Brandt’s cormorants, and California sea lions; and the Lone Cypress, thought to be one of the most photographed trees in North America. At the end of the drive, you’ll end up in Carmel-by-the-Sea, a town as charming as its name implies.

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