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Fight Frazzle, Build Resilience with

20 Downtown Schedule

Stessbusters with Deanna Davis

21 Valley Schedule

Management Message

by John Pilcher, CEO

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Heart Beat: Small Steps

10 Upcoming Events 13 Club Box Office 15 Wine’s World

BUSINESSnews

to Heart Health

Escape to Scotland!

23 Service Star

by Ron Winslow, Wall Street Journal

by Ryan C Biesen, SML

24 New Members 26 Focused in 2011

28 Wellness Services

ON THE COVER

22 Event Calendar

Don’t let a little weather stop you!

Make 2011 like member Sarah Ranson.

Photo by Jed Conklin Photography Design by Kasi Dunn

FAMILYhappenings 16 Events and News for Families 18 Inside a Day at Kidz Academy

by Monique Miller

By Kevin Twohig, Board President Elect

FITNESSnews 34 Seasonal Athletic Programs 36 Court News 42 Aquatics News

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Look for Innovation, Improvements and Change in 2011

by John Pilcher, CEO

Happy New Year!

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n behalf of the Spokane Club and its staff, I want to thank you for your patronage in 2010. What a year it was!

In looking back at 2010, I see a year of change that has ultimately generated a renewed sense of vitality and engagement at the Club. Our membership numbers are up and we received some of our best reviews in years on our holiday dining and catering services.

Results like these speak to the changes and improvements in our level of service and member value. But change doesn’t come without its own set of challenges.

2010 brought a number of new staff, new programs and new approaches to our business. Change, even when it’s positive, can still take some adjustment time, particularly when it involves staffing changes.

None of these personal and organizational changes were easy, but they were necessary for our continued survival and prosperity. Our old model simply was not working. This doesn’t mean . Signals . The Spokane Club magazine . January 2011

that the people and offerings were bad; the Club just needed a new approach to meet changing market needs. That’s still a reality for the Club—and for all businesses that want to thrive. Changes will continue into 2011.

What is driving all this need for change? Simply put, the desire and necessity of providing members with the best, most relevant cost-effective services possible. Many of our changes are driven by the need to innovate and provide professional management.

One of our most recent hires is a perfect example of our desire for top notch professionals in key positions at the Club. Allow me to introduce Stuart Dimmel, the Club’s new Hotel & Facilities Director.

Stuart has 21 years of luxury hotel experience. He has directed, consulted and evaluated all aspects of service and quality for some of the finest hotels, boutique hotels and resorts in the world.

The short list includes Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Peninsula Hotels,

Mandarin Oriental Hotels and other 4 and 5 star properties. Closer to home, he managed the opening, expansion, development and construction of the Davenport Tower.

Along the way, Stuart earned extensive experience in restaurant operations, purchasing, sales and marketing, revenue management, human resources, and project management. With his breadth and diversity of experience, the addition of Stuart to our senior management team strengthens the entire team—and sets the stage for exceptional member and guest experiences. (And yes, if you have travel plans outside the U.S., Stuart would be happy to offer some excellent suggestions. Contact him at sdimmel@ spokaneclub.org.)

We have many more innovations in the works, including our partnerships with University District Physical Therapy and Argonne Family Chiropractic, new sports and conditioning camps, additional “wellness” offerings (see page 28 for details) and a structured afterschool program (ages 6-12) to name just a few.

On the social side our Cellar Dwellers wine club had a great first year!

We’re experimenting with Chef ’s Swiss Fondue night on the Terrace and we’re bringing Craig Wiley, a noted local and national relationship guru into the fold for limited engagements.

All of these great additions and enhancements further establish us as the region’s premier social and fitness club, dedicated to enhancing your quality of life.

Here’s to an outstanding 2011!

John Pilcher

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The Spokane Club Magazine

January 2011 Volume 45 No.5 USPS 000239 Editor Kate Spencer, 459-4535 Senior Designer Kasi Dunn, 838-8511, x118 Graphic Designer Courtney Mercz, 838-8511, x139 Advertising 459-4535 Endorsement by the management, membership or staff of The Spokane Club for product or services in paid advertising on these pages is neither expressed nor implied.

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Club Management CEO . John Pilcher 459-4230 . jpilcher@spokaneclub.org Finance Director . Bob Williams 459-4232 . bwilliams@spokaneclub.org Human Resources Director . Frances Bailie 459-4577. fbailie@spokaneclub.org Sales & Marketing Director . Jon Fine 459-4240 . jfine@spokaneclub.org Communications Director . Kate Spencer 459-4535 . kspencer@spokaneclub.org Athletic Director . Patrick Dreves . 535-3554 . pdreves@spokaneclub.org Executive Chef . Urs Moser umoser@spokaneclub.org Food and Beverage Director . Ryan Biesen

In this Issue: A New Year, a new you!

Small changes can yield big results. That’s the message of our cover feature, Heart Smart, about a cardiologist who changed his life (and possibly his lifespan) by making small changes. The takeaway lesson: don’t let all-or-nothing thinking keep you from reaching your goals.

That’s one lesson the runners featured on the Spokane Swifts Strong Women 2011 calendar have learned well. These athletes, six of them Club members, know the value of acquiring the fitness habit early in life, which is the driving force behind the calendar.

Proceeds from sales of the calendar benefit Active4Youth. The calendars are $16 and can be purchased through the Communications office at the Club. Call 459-4535 to reserve your copy. If you see our calendar women—Victoria Russell, Sarah Ranson, Tashe Malcom, Gretchen Rose-Wolf, Kathy Tuttle, or Jayne, McLaughlin—thank them for providing such beautiful inspiration for a healthy, active lifestyle.

We’ve also got two very special Health and Wellness events lined up early in the New Year. In January, acclaimed author and speaker Deanna Davis is coming to the Club for MyDay Friday Stressbusters. You’ll get powerful tools for reducing the stress in your life while enjoying an evening of laughter and insight. Read more about Deanna and this offering on page 8.

In February, national speaker and consultant Craig Wiley will host Candlelight Conversations, an incredible fireside gathering for couples looking to strengthen their connection to each other and their life together. Read more about Craig’s work on page 29.

There are more great things coming, so keep in touch by following us on Facebook and our blog, www.scbestclublife.blogspot.com. If you haven’t signed up yet for our electronic newsletter, please do by calling 459-4535 or Victoria Russell and Kate Spencer emailing kdunn@spokaneclub.org. It’s and the Spokane Swifts Strong your fast link to everything happening Women calendar at your Club.

459-4234 . rbiesen@spokaneclub.org Hotel and Facilities Director . Stuart Dimmel 838-8511 x260 . sdimmel@spokaneclub.org

To your health!

Kate Spencer, Editor

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Heart Beat: Small Steps to Heart Health

Do you sometimes think you can’t be heart-healthy unless you’re a vegetarian marathon runner with minimal body fat, barely detectable cholesterol and a pact to avoid ice cream that is signed in blood?

Well, think again.

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o you sometimes think you can’t be hearthealthy unless you’re a vegetarian marathon runner with minimal body fat, barely detectable cholesterol and a pact to avoid ice cream that is signed in blood?

Well, think again. There’s mounting evidence and support among cardiologists that moderation in the battle against heart disease can often achieve results that are at least as good as aggressive tactics.

Consider the testimony of Stephen Kopecky, a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. He likes to talk about a 49-year-old man who decided it was finally time to take his risk for heart disease seriously.

The patient weighed 240 pounds and in almost every way you could measure his cholesterol, it was in the danger zone, Dr. Kopecky recalls. He may not have been a heart attack waiting to happen, but that was the direction he was headed.

The patient began eating healthier foods and made a point to get about 30 minutes of exercise a day, or 200 minutes a week. After 10 weeks, he’d lost 18 pounds -- about 7.5% of his body weight.

What were the cardiovascular benefits? At the end of the 10 weeks, without the

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help of any heart drugs, a blood test showed that all of the patient’s cholesterol levels came in near or below recommended targets, Dr. Kopecky says. His LDL, or bad cholesterol, for instance, fell 21% while his HDL, or good cholesterol, rose 24%.

The weight loss was relatively modest and the patient was still in the overweight category. Overall, however, his heart-attack risk fell substantially. In a little less than three months, the patient showed “that we can all help ourselves tremendously taking small steps and doing something that’s achievable,” Dr. Kopecky says.

Adds Christopher Cannon, a cardiologist at Harvard University-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston: “Going the moderation route is what we recommend to get real change for the heart patient.”

That theme was evident at the annual scientific meeting of the American College of Cardiology last month. In three separate reports on efforts to reduce heart attacks, heart-related death and other major events with more intensive drug treatment, the aggressive strategy failed in each case to show a benefit over a more modest strategy. There was some evidence the aggressive approach caused harm.

Going the moderation route is what we recommend to get real change for the heart patient, says cardiologist Christopher Cannon.

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For instance, researchers expected that among patients with diabetes, aggressively lowering systolic blood pressure, the top number in a blood-pressure reading, to below 120 in one group of people would lead to better outcomes than getting the level under 140 in another patient group. They were wrong.

A National Institutes of Health-funded study called Accord, involving 4,733 patients followed for nearly five years, revealed no meaningful difference in heart attacks, strokes or death from cardiovascular causes between the two groups. The results suggest there isn’t much to be gained for patients who add the expense and potential side effects of another drug or two (to what is typically an already complex drug regimen) to achieve lower blood pressure.

The third study, performed by researchers in the Netherlands, involved 614 patients with atrial fibrillation, a common heartbeat irregularity that heightens risk of stroke, among other problems. Controlling the heart rate, as measured at rest, is typically the preferred strategy to prevent serious cardiovascular problems.

Medical guidelines, backed by limited data, have called for strict control, aimed at achieving a resting heart rate of 80 beats per minute. But the study found that achieving “lenient” control of fewer than 110 heart beats per minute was at least as effective in preventing death from cardiovascular causes, stroke and other life-threatening events.

Anti-arrhythmia drugs, commonly used to control heart rate, have potentially serious side effects, so “the concept that you can be comfortable with a higher resting heart rate is huge,” says Ralph Brandis, a cardiologist and president of the American College of Cardiology, who wasn’t involved with the study.

In all three studies, patients trying to reach aggressive targets typically had “It’s not an all-or-none to take more or higher doses of drugs than were needed to achieve more modphenomenon,” est goals. Researchers suggested that as a result benefits gained from moresays interventional aggressive treatment may have been cardiologist offset by side effects from the medicines.

Of course, doctors say, none of this Dr. Kopecky. reduces the importance of striving “But any little benefit to achieve such bedrock prevention is a continuous curve. targets for blood pressure (120/80 or lower)) and LDL cholesterol (below You add benefit 130 for people at low risk; below 70 for many high-risk heart patients). by doing multiple Indeed, many cardiologists already things.” urge patients to aim for LDL targets lower than current guidelines recommend. And it would be hard to find a doctor who believes there’s an acceptable moderate level of smoking.

A second part of the Accord study found that adding a But the overall message of the reports was that patients drug called a fibrate to a cholesterol-lowering pill known appear to do just as well aiming for treatment goals that are as a statin reduced levels of potentially harmful blood easier to achieve, at potentially lower cost and with fewer fats called triglycerides by 25%. But it didn’t have any side effects. impact on heart attacks and other major events. For most Which brings us back to Dr. Kopecky. The 49-year-old patients, the findings indicate, sticking to a statin alone patient whom he describes is now 55, and he is Dr. Kopecky seems to provide the same protection. himself. He had been an interventional cardiologist at the

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Exercise Pays Off

Physical activity can be your heart’s best friend.

Here’s how regular exercise pays off:

Raises HDL (“good”) cholesterol from 3 to 20 percent depending on how vigorously you exercise Lowers blood pressure an average of 10 mm/Hg Healthy artery (top) and progressive formation of plaque, rupturing, clotting and blood flow occlusion (middle and bottom).

Mayo Clinic and says he had performed about 2,000 angioplasty procedures to open up clogged arteries of people who were unable to fend off the disease. He decided to become a preventive cardiologist.

But to do that, he felt he needed to follow his own advice.

“It’s not an all-or-none phenomenon,” he says. “But any little benefit is a continuous curve. You add benefit by doing multiple things.”

Included in his prevention strategy: fish-oil pills -- they lower risk of heart attack and sudden cardiac death, he says -- and interval training during exercise. If you get your heart rate up at a higher level for a minute or two several times while you’re on a treadmill, “your good cholesterol goes up more, your bad goes down more and you burn more calories than if your heart rate stays constant,” he says.

Dr. Kopecky says he recommends to his patients to aim for weight loss of one and one half to two pounds a week.

Anything more aggressive, he says, and “you tend to gain it back.”

Reprinted by permission of the Wall Street Journal,

Relieves emotional stress Lowers levels of pro-inflammatory chemicals Lowers the risk of diabetes and obesity, two key factors in heart disease Strengthens the heart muscle Increases and maintains the flexibility of blood vessels

Remember, even small steps lead to big gains, so keep moving!

From The Healthy Heart Kit by Andrew Weil, M.D.

Copyright @ April, 20, 2010. Dow Jones and Company, all rights reserved. License #2564400551063 www.spokaneclub.org . January 2011 .

By Kate Spencer, Editor ot stress? You’re not alone. Stressed about how to deal with stress? Join the crowd. Stress—both the positive stresses that strengthen our resilience and the negative stresses that grind us down—is a part of everyday life, even for children. And still, classes on stress management don’t make it into most school curriculums, graduate programs or business plans.

“Uniformly, everyone is interested in stress because we are all faced with it on a daily, sometimes hourly, basis, but no one is ever taught how to deal with it,” says Deanna Davis, Ph.D, and best selling author of three books Laugh, Cry, Eat Some Pie, Living with Intention and The Power of Attraction in Action.

“It’s not just a matter of exercise, diet and enough rest. It’s about how you want to choose to see the world. You can be resilient in the face of hardship by choos-

Humor is a key coping tool that’s front and center in Deanna’s books and in her presentations.

Expect to laugh often, and learn much, at her upcoming Club event.

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ing the meaning of any given situation and how you want to deal with it.”

For Deanna, and her growing national audience, effectively dealing with stress includes regular doses of laughter.

Humor is a key coping tool that’s front and center in her books and in her presentations. Expect to laugh often—and learn much—at Deanna’s upcoming Club event, MyDay Friday Stressbusters on January 28.

“When you laugh, you learn better and you breathe better,” she says. “Laughter has a ripple effect in our lives that opens a space for lifting our spirits and opening our hearts to new ways of seeing and being in the world.”

The ability to laugh in the face of adversity—and at ourselves—is especially important in a culture that overvalues productivity and seam-busting schedules. Stress can become a twisted, and life-threatening, badge of honor.

“There’s a cultural mandate that crazybusy is the thing to be,” says Deanna. “If you’re not one-upping the stress factor, you’re not producing. And if you decide to pursue some kind of stress management program, you can end up imposing a demand on yourself to be an overachiever at that too.”

Applying practical, powerful ways to deal with the stressors in our lives—both the ones life brings to us and the ones we bring on ourselves—is the mission of the Club’s MyDay Friday Stressbusters event.

Participants of this event will take away tools that will cumulatively reduce stress and increase resiliency including:

Friday, January 28 | 6:00 pm

• Practical steps for structuring time, priorities and values that enable you to create the experiences you most want in your life • Positive structure for integrating stress-busting tools for better living • Mindfulness techniques to increase your ability to be truly present in the moment • Laughter and lightheartedness to lighten stress load and refresh your perspective • Cutting edge research presented in a down-to-earth style for real-life applications “We all have the opportunity to live an extraordinary life,” says Deanna. “But we have so many options and distractions that we’re often paralyzed by our choices.

“We need to funnel down the bigness of it all into small steps that allow us to think, act and interact with others and our environment in ways that help us better live the life we were born to live.”

Get started on your best life by attending the Club’s Stressbusters event. Register online or call 838-8511.

Complimentary 10-minute chair massages will be offered before the presentation and during the break.

To schedule your chair massage, call 928-8550. www.spokaneclub.org . January 2011 .

Socialevents

Strictly Fabulous Ballroom

Swiss Fondue Night on the Terrace –– Round Two Following a record sell-out for the first fondue night Chef Moser is planning another Switzerland-inspired evening especially for you!

Put on your boots, layer up your clothes, don’t forget your gloves and get ready for a great assortment of breads and vegetables to dip in a delightful Swiss cheese fondue out on Burgundy’s Terrace. Enjoy the winter wonderland from your seat on the terrace with outdoor heaters, blankets and hot water bottles to keep you warm and table umbrellas to help keep you dry! Everyone will also receive a shot of kirsch, a Swiss cherry schnapps that compliments the delicious fondue. This event is not for the faint of heart! Reserve online at spokaneclub.org or call 838-8511. (Event will be moved to the Library if it rains.)

Saturday, January 29; Seatings at 5:00 & 7:00 pm; Burgundy’s Terrace; 24

Ballroom dancing is back at the Club and it’s going to be better than ever! This class is open to anyone who wants to learn to dance for the first time or polished veterans of the dance floor.

Spokane natives Eric and Tammy Allen will be instructing this class. They compete and judge West Coast Swing at regional and national competitions and are currently two of the top ranked West Coast Swing dancers in the Inland Northwest in multiple divisions. The two teach the West Coast Swing, Cha Cha and the Fox Trot. This class will be structured to introduce the basic patterns and techniques, allowing for plenty of practice and repetition to perfect the movements in each dance. Reservations required, contact Programs & Events at 459-4239.

Tuesdays, January 11 – February 15, 6:30 – 7:45 pm; Downtown 4th Floor Studio; Each session costs $8 per person or $14 per couple

Ballroom Dancing ––Session 2 Tuesdays, February 22 – March 29 6:30 – 7:45 pm; Each session costs $8 per person or $14 per couple

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Bridge Lessons Join bridge wiz Brenda Simpson for the New Year to sharpen your skills and improve your game. Brenda is the only American Bridge Teacher League certified Master Teacher in Eastern Washington and brings with her a wealth of knowledge from over 30 years of teaching. All the bridge expertise you could ever want, right here at the Club.

All beginners and those looking to brush-up on their skills are welcome to join the new class at the Valley location every Thursday! $80 entire class or $10 drop-ins for members, $90 entire class for non-members Reservations required, call 838-8511.

Advanced: Mondays, Jan 10 – Feb 7 & Feb 28 – March 14; 10:30 am – Noon Intermediate: Mondays, Jan 10 – Febr 7 & Feb 28 – March 14, 12:30 – 2:30 pm New Valley Classes: Thursdays, Jan 13 – Feb 3 & Feb 24 – March 17, 10:00 am – Noon Beginners & Brush up 10 . Signals . The Spokane Club magazine . January 2011

Family Bib and Tucker Crab Feed Save the date, grab your family and come to the Club for this laid back, funfilled event. We’ll be providing Crab Feed bibs for young and old as you dig into an amazing buffet of Dungeness crab, steamed clams, crab bisque, crab cakes, a salad bar, delicious veggies, roasted sirloin and so much more.

You won’t find white linens at this event, but we will be rolling out butcher paper table cloths, crayons for the kids and crabcrackers. Our amazing bartenders will be

serving up great wine, cocktails and other beverages to make this a night to remember.

Reserve online at spokaneclub.org or call 838-8511.

Friday, January 21, 5:30 pm; Georgian Ballroom; $34++ Adults; $15.95++ Ages 6-10 $9.95 Ages 5 and under ++

Free Dry Fly Distillery Tour & Tasting!

Dry Fly Distillery is a craft distillery right here in the outskirts of downtown Spokane. They produce craftdistilled vodka, gin and whiskey using only locally grown grains and botanicals. Their expertise has paid dividends as their vodka was voted “Best Vodka” at the 2009 San Francisco Spirit Competition!

Join us for a tour of their facility and see how they produce top-shelf spirits that are enjoyed across the United States and in Canada as well. The tour also includes a free tasting! Space is limited, so call today to make reservations.

Saturday, February 5; 3:00 – 4:30 pm; Meet at the Dry Fly Distiller at 2:45 pm; Located at 1003 E Trent Ave. off of N Columbus Reservations required, call 459-4239

Call 838-8511 to make your reservations or reserve online at spokaneclub.org

Investing in Yourself and Wealth Plan on starting anew as Monica will cover Goal Setting and Time Management. Christina will be offering some valuable insight as she covers 2011 Market Outlook as well as How to Get Your Portfolio in Shape.

One lucky attendee will win a complimentary financial plan from Christina.

Monday, January 10; 6:15 – 7:45 pm $20; Call 838-8511 for reservations

In February, Monica will cover The DNA of Relationships and Christina will address Planning for Long Term Care: Protecting You and Your Loved Ones.

Everyone will receive a special gift. Make plans to be there and get confident!

Monday, February 14; 6:15 – 7:45 pm; $20; Call 838-8511 for reservations

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Socialevents

SPECIAL EVENT!

MyDay Friday Stressbusters with Deanna Davis

Along with the belly laughs, you’ll walk away with a whole new bag of tricks for finding more balance and loving your life.

See page 8 for details.

January 28; 6:00 pm; $18 Reserve at spokaneclub.org or by calling 838-8511

Candlelight Conversations with Craig Wiley The first event, Candlelight Conversations, brings couples together for wine, food and conversation that will inspire a deeper connection and sense of shared purpose within their relationship. It’s the perfect way to connect with your Valentine. To register go online or call 838-8511. (See ad on the back cover.)

Saturday, February 12; 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Save the Date!

Laugh Out Loud with Megan Mooney This fine Irish lass will have you laughing as we celebrate Irish week!

Friday, March 18; 8:00 pm

Great Ski Deals!

The Club is offering great deals on the slopes by partnering with 49o North, Mt. Spokane and Schweitzer for discounts on individual lift tickets.

Tickets can be purchased at the Front Desk. Prices vary based on the day and the mountain tickets are purchased for.

Discounted tickets for Schweitzer can be purchased online 24/7. Please contact the Front Desk at 838-8511 for questions and to purchase tickets. Reward your life with fun on the slopes and some extra cash in your pocket!

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Boxoffice

Discount Tickets : A Great Member Benefit!

The Club is partnering with WestCoast Entertainment and the Spokane Symphony to provide tickets to you as a terrific, member benefit! Tickets for a majority of shows will be marked 10% off with all service fees waived for WestCoast Entertainment productions and 20% off the ticket price for all available Symphony concerts.

For questions or to purchase tickets for WestCoast Entertainment and the Symphony call the Programs & Events office at the Spokane Club at 459-4239.

NOTE: All tickets purchased are non-cancellable and nonrefundable and discounted tickets must be purchased at least 3 weeks prior to opening night.

Legally Blonde Friday, February 11, 8:00 pm

Classics 5: Dvorak’s Violin Concerto

February 12, 2:00 pm

Saturday, January 22, 8:00 pm

$54.50/$49/$32.50

Sunday, January 23, 3:00 pm

9 to 5: The Musical Thursday, March 24, 7:30 pm Saturday, March 26, 8:00 pm $54.50/$49/$32.50

$35/$32/$25.50/$17.50

Pops 4: Rodgers and Hammerstein Celebration Saturday, February 5, 8:00 pm $39.50/$30.50/$25.50/$20

Cats Saturday, April 23, 8:00 pm $44/$41.50/$30

Classics 6: Romantic Chopin and Schumann Saturday, February 12, 8:00 pm

Spokane Symphony at the Fox C.S.I. Spokane: Neurotic Composers Friday, January 14, 8:00 pm $24/$16/$8

Sunday, February, 13, 3:00 pm $35/$32/$25.50/$17.50

Classics 7: Sibelius’ Grand Landscapes Saturday, February 26, 8:00 pm Sunday, February 27, 3:00 pm $35/$32/$25.50/$17.50

Keep your eye on Signals every month for more great tickets deals!

Clubs within the Club Book Club Second Wednesdays at 7:00 pm Contact: Kay Lester, 838-2862 January: The Story of Edgar Sawtelle

by David Wroblewski February: The Book Thief

by Markus Zusak

Cellar Dwellers Wine Club Celebrate wine, friendship and adventure with this dynamic group. Check Signals calendar for events schedule.

Contact: 459-4239

Chess Club Fourth Tuesdays at 7:00 pm

Children of the Sun Investment Club Affiliated with Better Investing Last Wednesdays at 5:30 pm Contact: Corky Mason, 928-0166 Now open to men as well!

Wednesday Bridge Luncheon Third Wednesdays at 11:30 am For more information, call 459-4239.

November winners 1st Place, Marge Folsom & Guest 2nd Place, Irene Plough & Jean Goldsworthy December winners 1st Place, Irene Plough 2nd Place, Jean Goldsworthy

Partners Evening Bridge Second Tuesdays at 7:00 pm Reserve by the Friday before.

Contact: Marge Folsom at 443-9377 December winners 1st Place, Nadine Rayburn & Guest 2nd Place, Marge Folsom & Mary Pat Strange

Singles Club Second and Fourth Fridays at 6:00 pm Contact: Steven True, 991-8820 www.spokaneclub.org . January 2011 . 13

Burgundy’snews

Club Plates Get some home cooked food at a price that will make you smile. Burgundy’s Club Plates will fill your stomach without emptying your wallet. Stop by every Wednesday for delicious comfort food.

January 5 – Chicken Pot Pie January 12 – Beef Stroganoff, hand made spaetzle January 19 – Fresh Made Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, mint peas January 26 – Pan Seared West Coast Dover Sole Filet, wilted spinach, wild rice Wednesday nights; 9.95++

Happy Hour at the Club

Prime Rib Weekends

$5 appetizers, $5 wines by the glass, select Club cocktails plus $2 brews, will help you get through the work week.

Burgundy’s has something special for you every Friday and Saturday night, prime rib! Make plans to treat yourself and your loved ones to an unbelievable night and deal!

Menu includes prime rib, mashed potatoes, Chef ’s choice veggies, au jus, crispy shallots and grated horseradish.

Monday nights extended; 4:00 – 9:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday; 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Thursday Tune-up Start the New Year off right by getting into a rhythm on Thursday nights in Burgundy’s Bar. We have a terrific selection of beers on tap, wines by the glass (or bottle) and a delicious menu perfectly suited to tempt your taste buds. Oh, and we also have some of Spokane’s best musicians playing great jams just for you!

Tune up your weekend by stopping by for the best of everything in one place!

Maxie Ray Mills (Alternative & Southern Rock) – January 6 Mick Croon (Jazz influenced Soul & Blues) – January 13 Ron Greene – (Soulful Alternative – Pop) – January 20 Dan Conrad (Classic to Modern hits) – January 27 Thursdays, 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Tuesday is Italian Night!

With Italian Night in Burgundy’s you don’t have to settle for the one Italian dish you know how to make. Let the great Burgundy’s kitchen staff dazzle your taste buds with an array of Italian dishes available to you every Tuesday! Note: dinners include salad, entrée and dessert.

Start your meal off with a fantastic Classic Caesar Salad served family style and then indulge in an appetizing entrée. This month the options include: Baked Sausage, Ricotta Cannelloni • Balsamic Roasted Chicken Seared Steel Head Salmon • Veal and Shrimp Involtini Finish your meal with a choice of Profiterole with warm chocolate sauce or Caramel Pane cotta Tuesday Nights; Prices range from $14.95++ to $18.95++ 14 . Signals . The Spokane Club magazine . January 2011

Friday & Saturday nights; 5:00 pm Starting at $19.95++

Friendly Fridays Celebrate at the Club with Friendly Fridays, the weekly celebration of friendship, food, fun and surviving the week.

Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and 20% off drinks every Friday. No reservation is needed, so gather up some friends or plan to meet for a great time!

Fridays, 4:00 – 6:00 pm

New Menus in the New Year!

Celebrate the coming of the New Year at Burgundy’s where Chef Moser will be creating new items to tempt your taste buds.

by Ryan C Biesen, sml, Food & Beverage Director

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o, I’m not actually taking a vacation to Scotland, (not yet, anyway). I’m just taking a short vacation from my wine column to indulge one of my other passions: Scotch whiskey.

While there are many different classifications of Scotch, there are two basic distinctions; blended Scotch and single malt Scotch. The difference, especially to connoisseurs, is significant. Blended Scotch, as the name implies, is a blend. Often times different distilleries in Scotland barter, trade, buy and sell from one another to produce their blends. These blends are often less expensive and more widely circulated for all of us to enjoy. 90% of all the whisky exported from Scotland is blended Scotch. One interesting tidbit; when you buy or read a Scotch whisky label, marked as 12yr, 15yr, etc, for a blended Scotch, this is the age of the youngest Scotch used in the blend.

Single malts are far stricter in their production. They’re produced from only water and malted barley, in small batches, at a single distillery, in a pot still. There are five general regions of whisky production

in Scotland, each with their own unique flavor profiles. Lowland, Speyside, Islay, Campbeltown and Highland. The varying nuances of each of these regions in the whisky they produce can be largely attributed to rainfall, soil conditions and the amount of sunlight that the barley was exposed to during the growing season.

Lowland scotch is one of the least common, especially for export. There simply aren’t many distilleries in this region. Whisky from this region tends to be lighter, mellower in character and usually more suitable for “us Americans” who like lighter weight whiskies.

Speyside whisky is unique, yet abundant. Literally half the distilleries of Scotland reside in this region. They tend to have flavor profiles that are somewhat sweet, complex and layered. Speyside whiskies also tend to have a very pronounced aroma. Examples of Scotch from this region include The Macallan, Glenlivet, Cragganmore and Glenrothes.

Islay, (pronounced eye-la), is a small producing island region off the west coast of Scotland. Many of the whiskies

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Escape to Scotland!

produced from the Islay region are single malts. When it comes to Scotch from Islay, you love them or hate them. There’s rarely an in-between. Flavor profiles from this region are bold, robust, smoky and “peaty”. The term “peaty” comes from the use of the peat to stoke the fires under a pot still. The smoke from this burning peat affects the nuances of the scotch, not unlike American vs Hungarian oak barrels in winemaking.

Highland scotch is all over the map when it comes to flavor. Different areas of the highlands themselves produce very different palates when it comes to whisky.

Scotch from the northern highlands tends to be lighter, delicate and slightly salty.

Eastern highland Scotch is silky smooth and smoky. Scotch from the western highlands is usually sweet, somewhat smoky and often have a peppery finish. The central highland whiskies are normally light-bodied, off-dry and fragrant. They also tend to have a very dry finish.

Campbeltown scotch is a dwindling commodity. There are only three remaining distilleries in this region, Springbank, Glen Gyle and Glen Scotia. Many say the region is cursed, as many distilleries of old were plagued by fire, insect infestation, polluted groundwater and curses. (No you didn’t read incorrectly. Apparently witchcraft is an ingredient in making Scotch whisky.) Scotch from these three distillers tends to be medium bodied, lightly salty with a hint of smoke.

So now that you’re all Scotch whisky want-to-be connoisseurs, make a trip into Burgundy’s bar and try one of our 17 different selections of Scotch. From single malts to blended scotches, we have one you’ll surely enjoy. It might not be the same as taking a vacation to Scotland, but it’s the next best thing! It definitely will make the cold days of winter feel warmer!

familyhappenings

Make a splash at this month’s Dive-In Movie! Swimming starts at 6:00 and kids can swim during the movie or watch from the deck. We will be offering snacks and drinks!

Movies will begin at 6:15 pm.

January 7 – Snow Buddies

Are you looking to spend some quality time with the family after a long hard week?

Family Saturdays is a free drop-in program for you and your family to come and take advantage of all the Club’s athletic facilities. Whether it is playing basketball, lifting weights or playing in the pool, Family Saturdays has something for every member of the family to participate in with a warm, fun and family oriented environment.

To take advantage of this activity, please join us each Saturday morning from 9:00 am - Noon. For more details please call 459-4571 x502.

Friday, January 7; 6:00 pm; Downtown

$8 per child, $4 per extra sibling

Reservations required, 459-4571 x512

Childsitting available from 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Free

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snacks

Family Activity Day Calling all kids! Calling all adults! Come out, come out wherever you are! It’s time to have some family fun! That’s right, family activity day has come again. We’re doing it big this time, and on January 29 bring the kids for all the fun activities we will be offering at the Club. Everything from horseshoes, arts & crafts, games in the pool (including volleyball), and even a JUMPING CASTLE, we have it all. Kids have free reign of the gym, while parents enjoy a nice glass of wine with a friend, or even jump in the pool themselves. This event will be tons of fun for the whole family, so please come out and fully enjoy it. Child care will be offered during this event for the younger kids. Please contact Katrina at 459-4571 x502 or at kjohnson@spokaneclub.org to sign up.

Saturdays, 9:00 am –12:00 Noon Downtown; No charge

Saturday, January 29; 12:00 – 3:00 pm; Valley; Snacks will be provided

Downtown Ballet Classes

$5 per member child; $7 per non-member child; $4 per additional child

There’s a dancer in every child and ballet is an ideal way to build on that natural enthusiasm. The class is open to girls and boys ages 3 to 8.

Once registered for ballet classes, cancellations are required at least 3 days prior to the beginning of the session or your account will be charged. Sign up at any time and your fee will be pro-rated. Questions call 459-4571 x515.

Spokane Club Kidz Academy is the Place to Be The Kidz Academy is a fun and active place to go after school with homework help, hands-on projects, time in the pool and in the gym with instruction from a certified teacher and other experienced instructors.

Two age groups are available, 6 to 9 year-olds and 10 to 12 year-olds and each group is limited to 10 students to keep the student-to-teacher ratio low. The Academy is offered Monday through Friday from 3:30 – 5:30 pm and each day has a balance of homework time and active play.

With the option of 3 or 5 days or drop-in as space permits, this is the perfect opportunity to give your kids the after-school care that they enjoy. For further details or to sign-up call 459-4571 x502.

Wednesday Night is Mom’s Night!

Every mom needs some “me” time, a little time to rest, restore and relax. That’s why we’ve created Mom’s Night for Club Moms.

While the kids are busy doing Yoga, Zumba, painting pottery or developing a special crafts project, moms can have some breathing room to get in a workout, do some shopping or catch up with friends. So make Wednesday your Me Night with the Club!

Minimum age requirement is 2 years; reservations are required. Call Childsitting at 459-4571 x515 and reserve your spot today!

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Tuesdays; $45 for 6-week session

Ages 3 & 4, 4:00 – 4:30 pm

Ages 5 to 8, 4:45 – 5:15 pm Downtown, 4th Floor Aerobics Room

Childsitting Holiday Hours New Year’s Eve 8:30 am - 12:30 pm New Year’s Day CLOSED

Tiny Tumblers Class Class size is limited, so don’t wait to register! Call 459-4571 x502, starting the Monday prior, to reserve your space.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

10:45 to 11:15 am; Ages 3-5; Studio B No charge; Reservations required

Parent’s Night Out Cost is $18 for one child, $27 for two, and $37 for three. Please provide dinner and swimsuits for those who have the ability and desire to swim. The list fills quickly, so reserve early!

Fridays, January 14 & 28; 5:00 – 9:00 pm

Ages 2 and up

Reservations required, 459-4571 x515

Errand Wednesdays Cost for ages one and over is $16 for one child, $22 for two, and $28 for three children. Infants are $18, one infant and one child is $26.

Reservations are required. Call Childsitting and reserve your spot today!

1:00 to 4:00 pm Downtown, 459-4571 x515 Valley, 535-3554

Childsitting Discount Cards Parents, are you frequent users of the Club’s Childsitting services? We’ve got a deal for you that will save you time and money.

For just $65 per month for a single child or $100 per month for a family, you can purchase a discount card that entitles you to one visit per day for up to 2 hours per day, on any or all days of the week that you choose. That’s a great savings over our regular rates! The cards run on a recurring monthly basis and are good from the first day or the month to the last.

To sign up, or for more information, see any Childsitting associate. Become a cardholder and save some cash!

Note: There is a 2-hour maximum for each visit; after 2 hours, you’ll be charged the regular rate. Day Camps, Errand Day, Parent’s Night Out and Mom’s Night are excluded from this offer.

Childsitting Schedules monday

tuesday

wednesday

thursday

downtown 8:30 am to 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm

8:30 am to 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm

8:30 am to 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm

8:30 am to 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm

friday

saturday Ages one and over, $5.00/hour/child,

8:30 am to 2:30 pm

8:30 am to 12:30 pm

plus $3.50/hour for each additional child per family.

For infants under one year, cost is

valley 8:30 am to 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm

8:30 am to 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 7:30 pm

8:30 am to 2:00 pm

8:30 am to 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 7:30 pm

$6.00/hour/child.

8:30 am to 2:00 pm

8:00 am to 11:30 am

Reservations for infants are required 24 hours in advance.

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By Monique Miller

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can’t believe that Kidz Academy has been going now for 3 months! I thought I would take this opportunity to share with you a little update about how things are going and all the fun we are having by sharing a typical day at Kidz Academy.

We start our afternoon with chatting about our school days and having a snack.

It is so fun to see the friendships forming and being strengthened between the children. Then it is time for homework.

I love to watch the children grow in their knowledge and it is so amazing how much they have learned in just the past three months! As they finish their written homework you can find them grabbing a book and doing their daily reading on the soft mat, again so neat to see the growth that they are making in their reading skills too!

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studio, or even racing on the hippity hops in the squash court.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, we flip our schedule around and we go swimming first and then back to the room for homework and a snack. The children’s swimming skills are improving just as their academic skills are. In the pool you could see us practicing our strokes, going down the pole, and of course at the end of each session in the pool there is some free time where you might see us playing a game of Marco Polo.

I hope you have enjoyed the journey into a day at Kidz Academy and that you will come and join us for an afternoon of some mental and active fun.

“ I love picking Ryan up at the end of the day and finding her homework is done, swim lessons are complete, and she is bathed and ready for quality time at home. Kidz Academy has simplified our lives.”

- Parent Jill Ham

Location: Spokane Club – Downtown Three days a week: $100.00 per month $125.00 per month (non-member) Five days a week: $150.00 per month $175 per month (non-member) Drop-In: $15.00 per day (if space is available) $10.00 Discount for additional children in same family Contact: Katrina Johnson or Monique Miller for more information Phone: 459-4571 x502 Registration form and waiver available at Sport Shop and Child Care

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downtown • 509.459.4571 • 1002 w riverside • Schedule subject to change based on member needs

HOLIDAY HOURS: NEW YEAR’S Eve - 5am - 3pm | New year’s day - 7am - 2pm | all group exercise classes cancelled including aqua fitness,January 1 & 2

Conditioning Room • Monday thru Friday, 5:00am - 9:00pm (Adults only, 11:00am - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 7:00pm); Saturday/Sunday, 7:00am - 7:00pm

monday elite FITNESS

5:45AM; amy

tuesday fire fit $ (Fee)

6:00am; amy

total body cond

GYM

7:30am; amy

ZUMBA

9:15AM; EVI

fit for life $ (Fee)

9:15 - 10:15am; jill

11:00am - 2:00pm; 21+

ADULT BASKETBALL Ski conditioning

PILATES/core

4th floor

SENIOR FITNESS

9:25AM; janet

YOGA FOR FITNESS

active yoga

8:30 - 9:15am; RACHEL

piyo sculpt

9:30am; RACHEL

basic body toning piyo sculpt

spin

Spin

9:30am; sue

Spin

4:20pm; LINDA

trx room

TRX circuit

6:00am; meredith

yoga for fitness Spin

6:00am; lana

Spin/core

9:15am; lisa

Spin

5:30pm; edna

TRX basics

6:00am; kristi

TRX boot camp

TRX

lap swim*

5:00 - 7:30am

aqua fitness*

7:30 - 8:30am; jamie

lap SWIM

8:30 - 9:00am

open/lessons**

9:00 - 11:00am

pool

circle

senior fitness

9:25am; SUE

yoga

active yoga

8:30 - 9:15am; RACHEL

piyo sculpt

9:30am; RACHEL 10:55am; julie

hard core abs

Dynamic Sports Yoga Noon; natalie

11:35am - 12:05pm; jami

nia $ (Fee)

5:00pm; laura

Spin

6:00am; VICKI

lap swim* aqua fitness*

7:30 - 8:30am; laurie

lap swim

8:30 - 9:00am

open/lessons**

9:00 - 11:00am

circle

TRX is 45 mintues

Spin

trx circuit

6:00am; meredith

TRX boot camp

12:15pm; jami

lap swim*

5:00 - 7:30am

aqua fitness*

7:30 - 8:30am; laurie

lap SWIM

8:30 - 9:00am

open/lessons**

9:00 - 11:00am

circle

senior fitness

9:25am; SUE

yoga

Zumba

3:30pm; RACHEL/natalie

4:00pm; clare

Beginning yoga

5:30pm; TOM

Spin

6:00am; molly

Spin

6:00am; vicki

Spin/core

9:15am; molly

Spin

TRX basics

6:00am; kristi

TRX circuit

6:00am; meredith

TRX xtreme

TRX

1:00pm; jami

hot yoga $ (Fee)

5:45 - 6:45pm; rachel

lap swim*

5:00 - 7:30am

aqua fitness*

7:30 - 8:30am; laurie

lap swim

8:30 - 9:00am

open/lessons**

9:00 - 11:00am

circle

lap swim*

5:00 - 7:30am

lap swim

8:30 - 9:00am

open swim**

9:00 - 11:00am

circle

open swim**

open swim**

open swim**

1:00 - 3:30pm

1:00 - 3:30pm

1:00 - 3:30pm

OPEN/lesson/team*

open/lesson*

OPEN/lesson/team*

open/lesson*

team/lap*

5:30 - 7:00pm

lesson/team*

team/lap*

5:30 - 7:00pm

lesson/team*

5:00 - 5:30pm

team/lap*

5:30 - 7:00pm

3:30 - 5:00pm

lesson*

5:00 - 5:30pm

aqua stretch & tone** lap swim 5:30 - 7:00pm 7:00 - 8:00pm; parney

open swim**

open swim**

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8:00 - 9:00pm

open/lap/lesson**

9:00 - 11:00am

Open Swim**

11:00am - 7:00pm

open swim**

12Noon - 7:00pm

1:00 - 5:00pm

lap SWIM

5:00 - 6:30pm

open swim

6:30 - 9:00pm

Team*

5:30 - 6:30pm

aqua stretch & tone** Open Swim** 7:00 - 9:00pm 7:00 - 8:00pm; parney 8:00 - 9:00pm

lap swim

7:00am - 12Noon

aqua fitness*

open swim**

1:00 - 3:30pm

lap swim

7:00 - 9:00am

7:30 - 8:30am; jamie

open swim**

5:00 - 5:30pm

TRX

8:30am; jami/kristi

9:30am; amy

11:00am - 1:00pm

lesson/team*

Spin

5:30pm; Jill

11:00am - 1:00pm

5:00 - 5:30pm

Spin

7:30 - 8:15am; staff roataion 8:30 - 9:15am; amy

11:00am - 1:00pm

3:30 - 5:00pm

yoga for fitness

9:30am; rachel/natalie

10:30am; rachel

11:00am - 1:00pm

3:30 - 5:00pm

pilates

8:30am; rachel/natalie

yoga

Spin

4:20pm; LINDA

yoga

8:30am; rachel

11:00am - 1:00pm

3:30 - 5:00pm

Most Spin classes run 45 minutes; combo classes run an hour

12:15pm

12:05pm; illisa

5:30pm; kristi

5:00 - 7:30am

Fitness classes last 1 hour unless noted otherwise.

basic body toning yoga for fitness

10:30am; jami

TRX

TRX

5:30pm; tasia

Cardio/lift

9:15am; clare/jill donna

fit for life $ (Fee)

9:30am; jami 1:00pm; kristi

Zumba

8:30am; kate

5:30 - 6:30pm; clare

TRX xtreme

TRX xtreme

9:30am; amy

12:15pm; donna

pilates/core

8:30am; sue

1:30pm; natalie 5:30pm; RACHEL

sunday

6:00am; janet

pilates

PILATES

pilates/core

8:15am; amy

adult basketball

12:15pm

1:30PM; larkin

saturday

5:45am; LANA

11:00am - 2:00pm; 21+

yoga

YOGA

12:15PM

friday elite fitness

lift

lift

HARD CORE ABS

Spin

adult basketball

11:00am - 2:00pm; 21+

volleyball

6:00am; janet

11:35AM - 12:05PM; rachel Noon; RACHEL

6:00am; vicki

9:15-10:15am; clare

12:30 - 2:00pm

Ski Conditioning

10:55am; julie

Fit for life $ (Fee)

lift

10:15 - 10:45am; clare

5:30pm; LANA

10:30AM; rachel

5:30pm; Vicki

fit for life $ (Fee)

4:00 - 5:30pm; 21+

5:30pm; jill

8:30AM; Sue

6:00am; amy

zumba

adult basketball

4:00 - 5:30PM; 21+

Zumba

thursday fire fit $ (Fee)

5:45am; LANA

9:15am; clare

adult basketball

6:00am; clare

wednesday elite fitness

open swim**

7:00 - 9:00pm

5:30 - 6:30pm TEAM only 1st and 3rd thursday. * = 1 lap lane available ** = 2 lap lanes available *** = no lap lanes

Conditioning Room • Monday thru Friday, 5:30am - 9:00pm; Saturday/Sunday, 7:00am - 7:00pm Fitness classes last 1 hour unless noted otherwise • Most Spin classes run 45 minutes; combo classes run an hour

monday

tuesday

wednesday

thursday

friday

saturday

sunday

lift

8:00am; molly

gym

lift

total body cond.

5:15PM; molly

zumba

9:15am; clare

4:00pm; clare

zumba

lift

10:30am; clare

pilates

SAQ for tennis

6:30 - 7:15pm; katrina

yoga

Yoga

studio

8:00am; carina

8:00am; carina

yoga therapeutics

circuit training

circuit training

spin

9:15am; carina

Noon - 12:45pm; staff 5:45pm; lana

Spin

Spin/lift

6:00am; molly

9:15am; carina

Spin/abs

Spin/Lift

lap swim

Noon; carina

lap swim

Spin/abs

9:15am; carina

lap swim

lap swim

5:30 - 7:30am

5:30 - 7:30am

5:30 - 7:30am

Aqua Fitness

Adult swim

aqua fitness

Adult swim

aqua fitness

7:30 - 10:00am; 18+

aqua fitness

open swim*

3:00 - 5:30pm

open swim

3:00 - 4:00pm

Adult swim

10:00 - 3:00pm; 18+

open swim*

3:00 - 5:30pm

4:00 - 6:00pm

5:30 - 6:30pm; claire

Adult swim

6:30 - 9:00pm; 18+

open swim

6:00 - 7:00pm

open swim

10:00am - 4:00pm

open swim adult swim

4:00 - 7:00pm; 18+

Adult swim

4:00 - 7:00pm; 18+

Adult swim

6:30 - 9:00pm; 18+

Adult swim

7:00 - 9:00pm; 18+

ladies’ league

ladies’ doubles

3.5+ 9:00 - 10:30am

Adult Swim

7:00 - 9:00pm; 18+

ladies’ doubles

cardio tennis

$10/class/person noon - 1:00pm

singles clinic

advanced jrs

advanced jrs

ages 13 - 18 3:00 - 4:30pm

ages 13 - 18 3:00 - 4:30pm

$12/class/person 9:00 - 10:15am

men’s doubles

ages 4-7 10:15 - 11:00am

peewees

4.5+ noon - 2:00pm

hs hit group

5:00 - 7:00pm

jr beg/int

jr beg/int

ages 8-12 4:30 - 6:00pm

ages 8-12 4:30 - 6:00pm

ages 4-7 5:00 - 5:45pm

3.0+ 10:30am - noon

mega cardio

4.0 9:00 - 10:30am

ladies’ league

men’s league

2.5 - 3.5 10:30am - noon

tennis 101

open swim*

10:00am - 4:00pm

3:00 - 7:00pm

aqua core training

2.5 - 3.5 9:00am - noon

beg - 2.5 $12/class/person 6:00 - 7:00pm

open swim

3:00 - 4:00pm

Adult swim

10:00 - 3:00pm; 18+

aqua fitness

9:00 - 10:00am; claire

5:30 - 6:30pm; claire

Adult swim

peewees

Adult swim

10:00am - 3:00pm; 18+

4:00 - 6:00pm

8:00 - 9:00pm; 18+

1:30 - 2:30pm

9:00 - 10:00am; parney

lesson/open

lesson/open

aqua core training*

aqua fitness

aqua fitness

Adult swim

7:30 - 8:30am; parney

Adult swim

7:00 - 10:00am; 18+

lap swim

9:00 - 10:00am; parney 10:00am - 3:00pm; 18+

Adult swim

7:00 - 9:00am; 18+

8:30 - 9:00am

8:30 - 9:00am

9:00 - 10:00am; parney

Adult swim

7:30 - 10:00am; 18+

lap swim

8:30 - 9:00am

10:00am - 3:00pm; 18+

7:30 - 8:30am; parney

Spin

7:30 - 8:45am; molly

4:45pm; sue

5:30 - 7:30am

lap swim

tennis

Spin/abs

5:30 - 7:30am 7:30 - 8:30am; parney

pool

piyo

yoga

5:45pm; lana

4:45pm; sue

lap swim

yoga

10:30am; natalie

10:15am; natalie Noon - 12:45pm; staff

Spin

nia $ (Fee)

8:45 - 9:45am; laura

9:10am; kim

yoga core

10:30 - 11:45am; kim

nia $ (Fee)

8:00 - 9:00am; laura

yoga

yoga

9:10am; kim

hot yoga $ (Fee)

9:15am; carina

5:15PM; vicki/jill

6:20pm; lana

5:45 - 6:45pm; rachel

total body cond.

8:30 - 9:30am; lana

lift

cardio tennis

$10/class/person 5:00 - 6:00pm

ladies’ league

2.5 - 4.0 6:00 - 9:00pm

men’s league

2.5 - 4.0 6:00 - 9:30pm

jr team tennis

6:00 - 8:00pm

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CLUBschedules

VALLEY• 509.535.3554 • 5900 E Fourth Ave • Schedule subject to change based on member needs

HOLIDAY HOURS: NEW YEAR’S Eve - 5am - 3pm | New year’s day - 7am - 2pm | all group exercise classes cancelled including aqua fitness,January 1 & 2

Clubschedule

january Sunday

26

monday

27

tuesday

28

wednesday

29

thursday

30

friday

31

saturday

1

Family Saturdays 9:00 am - Noon

Athletic Holiday Hours 7:00 am - 2:00 pm Group exercise classes cancelled including Aqua Fitness (Jan 1 & 2)

(PR) 5 pm

3

2

4

Italian Night

5

6

Handball Quickie Downtown

7

Dive In Movie Snow Buddies

5:30 pm

6:00 pm

8

Family Saturdays 9:00 am - Noon

Racquetball Quickie Valley

6:00 pm

(HH) 4 - 9 pm

9

10

Kids Racquetball

Investing in Yourself & Wealth

Ages 6-10

2:00 - 2:45 pm Ages 11-17

(HH) 4 - 6 pm

11

6:15 - 7:45 pm

3:00 - 4:00 pm

(BCP) Chicken Pot Pie (HH) 4 - 6 pm (ED) 1 - 4 pm (SC) 4:15 pm (HH) 4 - 6 pm (MN) 4 - 7 pm (TT) 6 - 9 pm Maxie Ray Mills

12

13

(FF) 4 - 6 pm (PR) 5 pm

14

Italian Night

Squash Lessons

Ballroom Dance Classes Begin

5:15 - 7:15pm

(PR) 5 pm

15 Family Saturdays 9:00 am - Noon

Downtown, FREE

Chef’s Swiss Fondue Night 5:00 pm

(BCP) Beef Stroganoff (HH) 4 - 9 pm

16

17

(HH) 4 - 6 pm

18

(ED) 1 - 4 pm (SC) 4:15 pm (HH) 4 - 6 pm (HH) 4 - 6 pm (MN) 4 - 7 pm (TT) 6 - 9 pm Mick Croon

19

20

(FF) 4 - 6 pm (PNO) 5-9 pm (PR) 5 pm

21

Family Bib & Tucker Crab Feed

Italian Night

5:30 pm

Club Tennis Invitational Begins

(PR) 5 pm

22 Family Saturdays 9:00 am - Noon

Coaches vs. Cancer Game Viewing 4:00 - 7:00 pm

5:00pm

Swim Meet

(BCP) Fresh Made Meatloaf (HH) 4 - 9 pm

23

24

(HH) 4 - 6 pm

25

26

Italian Night

27

Pool closed at 5:15pm (FF) 4 - 6 pm (PR) 5 pm

28

Cellar Dwellers Chocolate & Wine Tasting

(PR) 5 pm

29

Myday Friday Stressbusters

with Deanna Davis

6:00 - 8:00 pm

(HH) 4 - 9 pm

30

(HH) 4 - 6 pm (ED) 1 - 4 pm (SC) 4:15 pm (HH) 4 - 6 pm (MN) 4 - 7 pm (TT) 6 - 9 pm Ron Greene

6:00 pm

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Family Activity Day Valley

Noon - 3:00 pm

Chef’s Swiss Fondue Night 5:00 pm

Ping Pong Tourney

(BCP) Dover Sole Filet

Valley

(HH) 4 - 9 pm

(HH) 4 - 6 pm

(HH) 4 - 6 pm (ED) 1 - 4 pm (SC) 4:15 pm (HH) 4 - 6 pm (MN) 4 - 7 pm (TT) 6 - 9 pm Dan Conrad

(FF) 4 - 6 pm (PNO) 5-9 pm (PR) 5 pm

(PR) 5 pm

Happy Hour (HH): Monday - Thursday 4 - 6 pm

Burgundy’s Club Plates (BCP): Wednesday

Friendly Fridays (FF): Friday 4 - 6 pm

Errand Days (ED): Wednesday 1 - 4 pm

Thursdays Tune Up (TT): Thursday 5 - 9 pm

Prime Rib Nights (PR): Friday & Saturday 5 pm

Mom’s Nights (MN): Wednesday 4 - 7 pm

Parent’s Night Out (PNO): Ages 2+, 5 - 9 pm

Squash Challenge (SC): Wednesdays 4:15-6:15 pm

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January 2011’s Service Star Ryan Lloyd

Ryan Llyod with Board President Elect Kevin Twohig

by Kate Spencer, Editor

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yan Lloyd consistently goes the extra mile that elevates great customer service to outstanding.

Whether it’s running down the street to offer a rain-soaked Board President, Jan Quintrall, an umbrella, or offering his tie to a hotel guest who accepted a spur-of the-moment dinner invitation but had only packed casual clothes, Ryan leads with an inspirational attitude.

“When it comes to service, there’s nothing that can’t be done,” says Ryan.

“I don’t put limitations on what’s expected of me.”

A native of Goldendale, Washington, Ryan came to Spokane to attend Spokane Falls Community College where he is currently pursuing his AA in Music. He began working at the Club in

“When it comes to service, there’s nothing that can’t be done,” says Ryan.

“I don’t put limitations on what’s expected of me.”

Parking, winning fans for his friendly, helpful style.

Those qualities caught the eye of Club management and Ryan was promoted, first to Bell Captain and shortly thereafter to his current position of Lead Hospitality Services Associate. The Front Desk job gives Ryan the opportunity to continuously interact with members and guests, something this “people person” thrives on.

“I like the greater responsibility of the Front Desk,” he says. “ I love learning.”

A tremendous benefit—and inspiration—to Ryan’s hotel hospitality training is his boss, Stuart Dimmell, the Club’s new Hotel and Facilities Director. Stuart has been in the luxury hospitality industry for 21 years, notably with 4 Seasons Hotels and Resorts and most recently, The Davenport Hotel. Stuart, like Ryan, began his hospitality career by running cars for a hotel.

Ryan plans to transfer to Gonzaga University in the future where he will work towards his BA in Music with an emphasis on classical guitar. He currently studies under master classical guitarist, Paul Grove.

“I feel the same way about music as I do about work and life,” says Ryan. “There are no limitations. As long as I play music, I’ll be happy. ” It’s no surprise that Ryan loves music.

There’s a natural musicality in his approach to everything he does.

“Ryan exceeds every single performance standard we have,” says Fran Bailie, Director of Human Resources at the Club.

“He continually wants to work his way up in the Club and gain valuable leadership experience. Ryan genuinely cares about people. He has the customer service “gene” if there is one. I’d like to clone him!” www.spokaneclub.org . January 2011 . 23

BUSINESSnews

The Board of Trustees Welcomes New and Returning Members!

Board Officers and Trustees for 2010-2011 Jan Quintrall, President • jquintrall@spokane.bbb.org Harry Sladich, Vice President • harry.sladich@redlion.com Kevin Twohig, President-Elect • kjt@spokanearena.com Taudd Hume, Secretary • thume@pblaw.biz Shelley McDowell, Treasurer • smcdowell@21goldchoice.com Conni Stamper, Past President • cstamper@stamperlaw.com Stephanie Bregher • Kent Caputo • Bill Simer • Richard Repp Eric Christiansen • Dale Arnold • Jeffrey Bell • Marty Dickinson

Ryan Smith, Project Manager, Max Kuney Co, and Channing Paradis; sponsored by Dan Kuney Michael Uhlman, Sr. Project Coordinator, Graham Construction, and Allyson Uhlman, RN, Northwest Dermatology; sponsored by Joel Sears Tana Webb, Interior Designer, Concept Home; sponsored by Stan Webb

Welcome Back to our Returning Members!

It’s Great to Have You With Us Steven Christohper Dorothy Davenport

Larkin Barnett, Therapist, Youthful Horizons Physical Therapy; sponsored by Penn Fix and Jack Fix

William O Etter, Attorney, Witherspoon Kelley and Sarah Etter; sponsored by William F Etter and Tyler Black

Kevin Campbell*, Educational Director, Ambassador Group. and Dewi Campbell; sponsored by Scott Carrougher and Ingrid Batt

Ben Greenfield and Jessica Greenfield; sponsored by Ken Collins and Victoria Russell

Dean Carlsen*, Sales Manager, All Pak, and Kathryn Carlsen; sponsored by Phil Murphy

Mary Hansen, Teacher, Central Valley School District; sponsored by Tom Hansen

F J Dullanty and Francine Dullanty Kari Edwards, Florist, Trading Company Richard Goodnight Tracy Graham, Branch Manager, ABM Janitorial Services Inc Maurice Gress and Sandra Gress

Bill Kalivas, Co Founder, LaunchPad Inland Northwest LLC; sponsored by Jan Quintrall

Molly Cavanah, Sales Rep, Adventures in Advertising, and Levi Cavanah, Teller, Washington Trust Bank; sponsored by Pamela D’Arienzo and Kathleen Lynch

Daniel Hallesy*, Account Executive, Toshiba Medical, and Kerry Hallesy

Sean Mallon, Youth Market Director, American Heart Association; sponsored by Richard Fox and Colleen Mallon

Katy Maynard and Steve Box

Jaclyn R Clabby, Attorney, Witherspoon Kelley, and Casey M Clabby, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones; sponsored by Brian Rekofke and William D Symmes

Peggy McCartney, Realtor, John L Scott Real Estate, and Ron Irwin, Pre-Press Manager, Sonderen Packaging; sponsored

by Mike Mackay and Dave Zack

John T Copley*, Plant Controller, Kaiser Aluminum, and Rebecca Copley; sponsored by Robert Dickson

Rebecca Nappi, Feature Writer, The Spokesman Review; sponsored by Joseph Nappi

Matthew W Daley*, Associate Attorney, Witherspoon Kelley and Nicole M Daley; sponsored by Leslie Weatherhead and Timothy Lawlor

Susan Palm*, SVP, Sterling Savings Bank, and Jim Palm, VP of Sales, Strategic Equipment; sponsored by Lisa Sunderman and Greg Seibly

Scott Doughty, Business Adminstrator, Lighthouse Care Mgt Inc, and Sarah Doughty

Steve Sickel; sponsored by Joseph Davis

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Lupine Skelly, Editor, OTR Globe; sponsored by Tom McLaughlin and Janet Mosby

Robert Pfeffer, Oncologist, Rockwood Clinic, and Colette Pfeffer, President, Uscita Investments Jim Shideler; Lea Fransen and Marcia Martinson Kristin Sims, School Psychologist, East Valley School District Barbara Smit and Jim Skeel Connie Stark* Mary Starkey Mary A Wetzel, Counselor, Spokane Public Schools

* denotes families with minor children

Congratulations to Our Emerging Leaders!

Introducing Sara Desautel Education: University of Washington, Communications Journalism Employment: Account Executive for Desautel Hege Communications

Sara Desautel

Brad Stark

Becca Watters

The recipients of the first annual Emerging Leaders Awards have been selected and we are delighted to introduce them to the entire membership. They are Sara Desautel, Brad Stark and Becca Watters.

These three young leaders exemplify the qualities of character that the Club most prizes in our members. Professionalism, combined with strong commitment to community service, makes each of these Emerging Leaders outstanding. In this issue, we profile Sara Desautel; look for Brad and Becca’s profiles in the February and March issues of Signals.

Background: Born and raised in Spokane with a strong interest in developing opportunities for other professionals, families and young people in Spokane.

Professional Highlights: Professional consultant for Delta Gamma Fraternity.

Broadcast anchor, reporter and producer for CBS affiliates in the Eugene, Oregon market and Tri-Cities/Yakima market.

Community Service: Director for the Spokane Lilac Festival Association since 2007; currently serves as Vice President of Media/Communications.

Past president of Greater Spokane Incorporated’s Emerging Professional group; past mentor for ProjectMOVE, mentoring youth with disabilities

IN MEMORIAM Merete Larson Daughter of Cal and Amy Larson Member since April 1999 Glen Cloninger Member since Dec 1993 www.spokaneclub.org . January 2011 . 25

Gonzaga’s Marketing Strategies Class ( with Club orange rolls!)

Focused in 2011

by Kevin Twohig, Board President Elect

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s you may know, Club President Jan Quintrall is out of the country, giving me the honor and the responsibility as President-Elect to write the first message of the New Year. We both look forward to continuing to honor the heritage of the Spokane Club while reinventing and improving member services, programs and amenities for all of you. Recently, Jan and I had the pleasure to participate in a class project with Gonzaga University’s senior Marketing Strategies class. Also in attendance were Jon Fine, the Club’s Director of Sales & Marketing and Jacqueline Callahan, our Membership Services Representative, a recent Gonzaga graduate who participated in the same class in 2009.

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est: rating the Club’s current value over a wide range of services offered, and increasing our understanding of the perception of the Club within the greater Spokane community.

The students, all in their early 20s, were split into four groups each representing one faction of our March focus groups— members with and without children and non-members with and without children—and asked to read the transcripts for their respective group. Each student was also given a 30-day complimentary guest pass to experience the Club’s amenities. Most of the students found time to visit the Club and their experiences gave them some unique insights.

Below were some of the highlights: 1) The Spokane Club has many negative perceptions in the community that the students found to be 100% false.

2) A teen center could be a great asset and

help secure the future success of the Club.

3) Young professionals are vital for future membership growth of the Club; therefore we should host networking events for recent graduates who are beginning their professional careers.

4) Burgundy’s was one of the best restaurants they had ever dined at and they were blown away by how inexpensive it was as well as the phenomenal customer service; but Burgundy’s must be updated to be competitive with other up and coming restaurants.

5) Entrances to the Club need to be updated to appear more welcoming from the outside for new members as well as existing members.

6) The Spokane Club has exceptional customer service and most of them had very positive experiences with fantastic employees.

7) The students were very impressed with the quality of our fitness instructors and how personalized the classes were.

8) Overall, they were very impressed with how much was included in a membership at the Spokane Club.

A very relevant statement made by all the student groups was that the Spokane Club should not focus marketing efforts on new college graduates who are just getting started on their careers as they probably cannot afford initiation fees and monthly dues.

I was very impressed by each one of these promising young people. They spoke eloquently and had practiced presentation skills. I certainly hope that someday they all become members of the Club. We would benefit immensely from their involvement.

I know one thing for sure; the Spokane Club will be much improved and ready for them when they are ready for us.

Happy New Year and may 2011 be a better year for all of us!

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MEMBERS TO KNOW

Since 1948

Wellness Ser vices at the Club

Wellness is a proactive approach to one’s physical, emotional, social and mental health. As your partner in health, the Spokane Club is expanding our wellness services to meet the evolving needs of our membership.

These new offerings are just the beginning of our commitment to being your wellness resource for the whole person and the entire family. Look for more services, programs and special events throughout 2011. Here’s to your health!

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NEW! Advanced Relations “Live, Work and Play with Excellence”

Advanced Relations (AR) is a diversified consulting company committed to helping individuals, couples, and corporations discover their greatest purpose and potential. Craig Wiley, the owner of AR, is offering a series of purpose-driven events at the Club this year.

The first event, Candlelight Conversations, brings couples together for wine, food and conversation that will inspire a deeper connection and sense of shared purpose within their relationship. It’s the perfect way to connect with your Valentine on February 12 at 6pm.

To register go online or call 838-8511.

(See ad on the back cover.)

Craig shares the mission and vision of Advanced Relations.

Major benefits of AR’s services Our clients quickly experience a deeper connection with a true purpose within each segment of their life. It could be business teams trying to better serve customers or a couple seeking to enhance their connection, their success begins with having a shared purpose behind their actions. Developing and owning a purpose promotes choices empowering success and provides an opportunity to eliminate actions undermining our purpose and success.

What sets AR’s services apart?

Advanced Relations offers a unique breadth of services focused on client success within business, family and individual life segments. This allows us to intimately understand and promote our client’s in unbelievable ways.

People often try to individually isolate each segment of life. AR delivers services by actively leveraging strengths across segments; increasing motivation, productivity and outcomes.

Who are the individuals and groups that are likely to benefit the most from AR’s services?

Business leaders and individuals who want to maximize success would most benefit from Advanced Relations’ services. Advanced Relations’ largest business segment specializes in helping executive leadership

teams unite around strategic methods to impact company culture, increase productivity and maximize profitability. Our second largest segment provides facilitated adventure experiences designed to deepen individual relationships within awe inspiring venues. Clients who dedicate time for reflection to clarify purpose and develop success are continual partners with Advanced Relations.

Craig Wiley 9511 West Rodgers Drive Cheney, WA 570-2674 craig@advancedrelations.com www.spokaneclub.org . January 2011 . 29

NEW! U-District Physical Therapy Downtown Athletic Building Service: Orthopedic and sports physical therapy for individuals of all ages and abilities.

Therapist: Christine Cronin Location: 3rd Floor Athletics, Downtown Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays; 7:00 am – 1:00 pm Appointments: To schedule, call 458-7686 The owners of U-District Physical Therapy, Brian and Christine Cronin, are committed to your health and well being.

Here, Christine shares the mission and vision of U-District

Physical therapy’s role in health and wellness True health and well being is the ability to enjoy and interact in your environment. Physical therapy helps give people the tools to strengthen their bodies in a way that brings balance to movement enabling people to continue an active lifestyle.

U-District will be providing full physical therapy services including free injury screenings for Club members to determine the appropriate course of action. Our goal is to help members become proactive and prevent future injuries and enable clients to reach their full physical potential in a safe training atmosphere.

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Major benefits of physical therapy A physical therapist is a professional in human movement. We can analyze movement to determine weakness, balance deficits or muscle imbalances and create a program that allows the client to train in ways that maximize performance and reduce injury.

What sets U-District’s services apart?

U-District specializes in the athletic and active patient populations. We specialize in not only returning a person to their daily lives but their training aspirations as well.We create a postive atmosphere that is contagious with highly skilled professionals to guide you in your goals

Why did you choose physical therapy as your profession?

I chose the profession of physical therapy because I enjoy working with people and helping others. I was influenced by the field due to an injury in high school and was inspired to enter the profession.

I absolutely love my job, meeting new people and creating a positive environment for people to achieve their goals.

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MASSAGE

THERAPY

Massage therapy feels good and is so good for you! According to the American Massage Therapy Association, (AMTA), that tracks research citations on the efficacy of massage therapy, there is a growing body of research that confirms massage is beneficial to patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions.

“Massage has been shown to reduce blood pressure and heart rate; increase cytotoxic capacity (activity level of the body’s natural “killer cells”); enhance weight gain in preterm infants; increase lymph flow and reduce edema; relieve and reduce certain types of back pain; and, reduce anxiety and relieve stress.”

The Club has a variety of highly qualified massage therapists with different areas of focus. Massage therapy is available both Downtown and at the Valley location. Schedule an appointment today and r-e-l-a-x.

Carson Massage Clinic

Goldfeldt Massage Clinic

Hours: Monday – Friday: By appointment Location: Room #202 Downtown

Hours: Monday-Friday: 9am to 6pm Saturday: by appointment Location: Room #223, Downtown

Appointments: 939-4184 or www.schedulicity.com

Appointments: 928-8550

Massage Therapist: Chris Carson, LMT

Master level Medical Massage, therapeutic massage, relaxation massage, chair massage 30 minutes: $30 60 minutes: $60 90 minutes: $85 Insurance billing rate: $100

Valley Massage Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Location: Valley, Second Floor Appointments: 535-3554 Massage Therapist: Rick Bright, LMP

Specializes in injury prevention and recovery and sports massage.

25 years experience working with athletes and dancers.

Massage Therapists: Paulette Erickson, LMP Lori Coughlin, LMP Judy Ransom, LMP Kelli Stockton, LMP

Swedish, deep tissue, hot & cold stone, relaxation and medical massage Special introductory offer: 1-hour massage, $50 www.spokaneclub.org . January 2011 . 31

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PERSONAL

TRAINING

In education, the teacher-to-student ratio matters. The same is true for fitness training.

Whether you want to build strength, increase stamina, lose pounds, train for an athletic event or get back on track after an injury, there’s nothing like some one-on-one training to fast track your fitness goals. Individual goals vary and so do the plans to achieve them. Creating a plan that works best for you is what puts the “personal” in personal training—and gets results!

Call or email any of our Club trainers and get a jump start on your 2011 goals today!

Amy Black

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science, Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist

Specialties: results-driven, equipment-based power workouts using kettlebells, ropes etc.

Amy Black

ablack@spokaneclub.org 608-658-4582

Nate Brookreson

Nate Brookreson

Julie Hatcher

Education: Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science with a minor in nutrition.

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).

Specialties: Sport specific training for high school and collegiate athletes, injury rehabilitation and preventative training.

Amy Oviatt

Kirk Stallcop

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nbrookreson@spokaneclub.org 720.6788

Julie Hatcher Education: Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education, Certified Personal Trainer.

Specialties: Sport specific conditioning, women’s fitness, back/spine health, injury rehabilitation and preventative training.

Also teaches basic body toning class. jhatcher@spokaneclub.org 481.1887

Amy Oviatt Education: Certified Personal Trainer, Certified yoga instructor.

Specialties: Combines traditional strength training methods with functional fitness.

Performance enhancement for all athletes. aoviatt@spokaneclub.org 994.2691

Kirk Stallcop Education: Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science.

Specialties: Sport specific training, works with a broad range of clientele of all fitness levels and ages.

In depth knowledge and experience with all areas of fitness and athletic training including body building. kstallcop@spokaneclub.org 869.3095

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GOLDFELDT CHIROPRACTIC

New Goldfeldt Chiropractic Chiropractor: John Goldfeldt Location: Room #223, Downtown Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Appointments: 928-8550 Call for special Spokane Club member offers

“Over the past 15 years in practice, I have worked on thousands of patients who suffer from a variety of health problems,” says Dr. John Goldfeldt.

“My focus on proper spinal biomechanics and joint motion has helped me work on the rehabilitation of many athletes including players from the San Francisco 49ers, San Jose Sharks, Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, Gonzaga University and many others.”

Chiropractic is a science, art and philosophy directed toward the restoration of good health by maintaining and restoring proper nerve function without the use of drugs or surgery.

Doctors of chiropractic are trained to detect and correct nervous system impairment through gentle manipulation and rehabilitation of the skeletal system and its associated soft tissue components. This is called a chiropractic adjustment.

These adjustments have been proven to increase range of motion, circulation, and reduce pain, swelling and nervous irritation. Once this disruption is removed, your body will be able to do what it is designed to do—heal itself.

“Chiropractic can help with not only the traditional neck and back problems, but also produce wonderful results with a variety of organic and systemic problems,” says Dr. Goldfeldt. “Chiropractic is safe, natural and it works! www.spokaneclub.org . January 2011 . 33

Fitnessnews

Most Popular Group Fitness Trends for 2011

Ping Pong Tournament Some people play recreational “ping-pong”, while others play an entirely different game called TABLE TENNIS! See if you have what it takes to whoop up on some of our Valley tennis pros or just play a friendly game of pong. The tournament will be split into men’s and women’s divisions as participation allows and is singles-play only. Matches are played to 21 points; win by 2, players alternate serving every 5 points. This tournament will have a cash prize for the winner and is sure to offer some great competition.

Sign-ups are available at the Sport Shop or call Katrina Johnson at 459-4571 x 502. See you there!

Saturday, January 22; 10:00 am; $20 members, $30 non-members; Valley

Free Fencing Clinic!

Have you ever wanted to learn how to fence? Now is the perfect time! The Club is putting on a FREE introductory clinic for all those who are interested in learning the basics of fencing. Experienced fencers from EWU will be teaching fencing 101 to all members who are interested. To sign up, please contact Katrina Johnson at 459-4571 x502 or via email at kjohnson@spokaneclub.org.

Saturday, February 5, 12:00 – 1:30 pm Downtown; 4th floor activities room

March Madness Bracket Challenge It’s that time of year again! That’s right, basketball season. It’s the time of year all you basketball fiends dream of. When Selection Sunday rolls around this year on March 13th, make sure you grab a bracket and pick your teams! Yes that’s right; you have the opportunity to predict the Final Four Division 1 Championships. We will have great prizes for the top 2 placed finishers so join in on the fun and stay glued to your TV for game results. Look for more info in the February issue of Signals.

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If you have never participated in a Group Fitness class at the Club, now is the time to get started. We have highly trained and knowledgeable instructors that are all geared up for 2011. Here is a list of the most popular classes (see pages 20-21 for schedule).

Boot Camp/Elite Fitness style workouts remain the most popular based on the intensity and efficiency. These structured high-intensity, workouts include cardiovascular, strength, endurance and flexibility exercises.

Zumba classes offer a fun alternative to traditional dance classes.

TRX & Interval Training both offer intense workout experiences with impressive results.

Indoor Cycling allows you to continue to improve your cycling skills during the winter months.

Core Training strengthens and conditions the stabilizing muscles of your abdomen, back and chest.

Strength Training/Lift/Total Body Condition is a strength and resistance training done at a moderate or high intensity two or more times a week. Benefits all major muscle groups.

Senior Fitness is a low to moderate cardiovascular workout that uses resistance training to improve balance and posture.

Sports Specific Training allows continued improvement of strength and endurance during the off season.

Yoga/Pilates is core training using the entire body also improves flexibility, balance and posture.

Small Group Training/Fire Fit has become very popular during these hard economic times. Training with a small group is more cost effective, yet has the same benefits as personal training. Call 4594571 x502 for more information.

Skinny Jeans & Fire Fit Classes in the New Year

Learn to Fly Fish!

Your New Years Resolution Solution is here! Join expert fitness trainer Amy Black as she offers her total lifestyle renovation programs this January. Fire Fit and Skinny Jeans Fitness™ are comprehensive ten-week fitness training programs for individuals and small groups that not only provide high-intensity workouts and dietary guidance, but also educate and empower clients to maintain their results and live a truly healthy and fit life.

Fire Fit is a co-ed personal training program custom designed to fire up your metabolism. Lace up your shoes, and jumpstart your year with the firefighter-themed obstacle course. We’ll finish up with a Fire-Fit Crew Happy Hour to celebrate your success!

Skinny Jeans Fitness™ is your answer to getting in your skinny jeans for life! Tackle those trouble spots once and for all, lose inches, get a leaner body, and feel more energetic than ever before. The SJF program concludes with the ultimate GNO to celebrate your success.

Both programs include: • Systematic approach to getting stronger & leaner • Three trainer designed & supervised training sessions each week • Customized “home” workouts to meet your goals • Interactive approach to balance your diet and optimize metabolism • Consistent accountability to keep you on track • Learn strategies & habits to maintain your results beyond 10-weeks There are a limited number of kettlebells and ropes available. Sign up early at the Sport Shop to reserve your spot.

For questions call Amy at 608-658-4582 or email ablack@spokaneclub.org.

Do you dream of fly fishing on a remote mountain stream or casting to the rise during the early morning mist on a secluded lake? Whether you’re a cold water or warm water fisherman searching for trout, salmon, steelhead, or even spiny ray, we’ve got the right classes to prepare you! Beginning with the basics of fly-fishing, we are including casting, learning to read the water, flytying, stream & lake etiquette, and even entomology from the experts at Swede’s Fly Shop. A detailed class schedule is available. If you are interested, sign-up soon, space is limited to 8 lucky people.

Call 459-4571 x502 or email kjohnson@ spokaneclub.org to register.

Sunday, February 13 10:00 am – 2:00 pm with lunch break Downtown; $100

Starting Tues, January 11; $250/10 wks Fire Fit (co-ed): Tues & Thurs 6:00 am & Sat 7:05 am Skinny Jeans Fitness™ (women only): Tues & Thurs 9:00 am & Sat 9:45 am

Other Downtown classes starting this month: Winter Fit For Life (January 10 - March 17) Spin with Jill; Thursdays at 5:30 pm Spin with Amy; Saturdays 8:30 am Zumba; Saturday morning 8:30 am Hot Yoga; Thursdays 5:45 pm Nia; Wednesday 5:00 pm

Mileage Plus Updates George Dora: Walking 57 miles Mary Dora: Walking 57 miles Corky Bratten: Rowing 122,282 Bike 101 miles Walk 31 miles

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NEW! Gonzaga Coaches vs. Cancer Away Game Viewing Party

Squash Lessons Continue Free instructional squash lessons continue! Club member and avid squash player Cal Larson will help you learn all about the great game of squash on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 5:15 – 6:45. Please confirm in advance with Cal at CalLarson@aol.com.

The Zags are in the thick of another stacked schedule this season. With some great games on the away schedule, Coaches vs. Cancer will be bringing the new tradition of featuring a key “away-game” viewing party to Bulldog fans to benefit Coaches vs. Cancer. Come eat and drink with other Bulldog fans and know that a portion of the proceeds go to offering care and finding a cure for cancer.

Come to the Club to catch the Zags battle the University San Francisco Dons on the road. Reservations required, call 838-8511.

2nd Thursdays; 5:15 – 7:15 pm Downtown; Free

Squash Challenge Wednesdays Come compete in our Squash Challenge Wednesdays! These FREE, fun competitive challenge nights will be held every Wednesday Downtown. Handicaps will be enforced for higher-level players. To register, sign-up at the Sport Shop or call 459-4571 x502.

Saturday, January 22, 4:00 – 7:00 pm

Wednesdays; 4:15 – 6:15 pm

Burgundy’s Restaurant and Bar

Downtown

OPEN Gym Times monday

10:30 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 - 4:00 pm 7:00 - 9:00 pm

5:30 - 9:00 am 10:15 am - 5:00 pm 7:30 - 10:00 pm

tuesday 6:00 - 9:00 am 2:00 - 5:30 pm 7:00 - 9:00 pm

wednesday

thursday

8:00 - 9:00 am 10:15 - 11:00 am 2:00 - 5:30 pm 7:00 - 9:00 pm

5:30 am - 4:00 pm 5:30 am - 9:00 am 6:30 - 10:00 pm 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

7:00 - 9:00 am 10:30 - Noon 2:00 - 4:00 pm 6:30 - 9:00 pm

friday

saturday

5:30 - 9:00 am 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Sunday

10:00 am - 7:00 pm

7:00 am - 7:00 pm

10:00 am - 7:00 pm 5:30 - 9:00 am 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

7:00 -10:00 am 11:30 - 4:00 pm 5:30 - 7:00 pm

6:00 - 8:00 am 2:00 - 9:00 pm

downtown

va l l e y

Please note: Non-Members using the court as part of a team or group are charged a per-person guest fee and are limited to 4 visits per year, as stated in Club bylaws/policies. To get in on basketball and volleyball games, please see the Athletic Schedules. Best time for “free play” in the gyms are listed above.

Schedule subject to change. Special events have priority. Thank you for understanding if the gym is booked.

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Handball/Racquetball Lessons Are you ready to take your game to the next level? Kelly King the Club’s Racquetball and Handball Pro is offering lessons that are either private or semi-private (2 – 4 people). Call 993-3239 to set up your time today!

Semi-private – $15 per hour Private – $30 per hour

Kids Racquetball No experience necessary. Games, prizes and fun!

Sundays, January 9 & 23; Valley Ages: 6 - 10 • 2:00 – 2:45 pm Ages: 11-17 • 3:00 – 4:00 pm $8 first child; $3 each additional child $10 non-members

FREE Intro to Racquetball/Handball Want to learn the basics of handball or racquetball? We’ve got the class for you. Join us this month for a FREE intro to racquetball/handball workshop. This will be a fun, instructional class with our head racquetball pro, Kelly King. Look for sign-ups in either Sport Shop, or call 459-4571 x502 for more information.

Racquetball Classes

Handball Quickie This is your opportunity to keep your handball skills sharp and compete against some of the finest players in the Northwest in a doubles venue. Enjoy delicious pizza and adult beverages.

Sign up at the Downtown Sport Shop.

Questions contact Kelly King at 9933239 or kking@spokaneclub.org.

Friday, January 28; 5:30 – 7:30 pm Downtown; $15

The Turkey Bowl Handball Quickie in November had some great games and all the players loved the pizza too. Kudo’s to our Chef. Pete Svennungsen and Denny Penna squeaked out the win by one point awarding them each a turkey.

Doug Burke and Mike Dobler each won a turkey for their hard fought effort for last place.

Sunday, January 9; 1:00 – 2:00 pm; Valley Sunday, January 23; 1:00 – 2:00 pm; Valley

Handball Classes Sunday, January 9; 12:00 – 1:00 pm; Valley Sunday, January 23; 12:00 – 1:00 pm; Valley

Valley Racquetball Quickie Come try your skills against some of the best racquetball players from all over Spokane. This will be a doubles mixer with teams switching after each game, winners will team up with the losers. Players will earn 2 points per win and 1 point per game played.

There will also be pizza and adult beverages! Please respond via email at kking@spokaneclub.org to let other players know who is coming.

Tuesday, January 25; 6:00 – 8:00 pm; $10 members, $15 non-members

We had a good turnout for the November Racquetball Quickie. 11 Players from Spokane Fitness, Eastern Washington University, North Park, and our very own Spokane Club came to try and win a Turkey.

Winners of the November Racquetball Quickie were Club members David Seefeld and Keith Macgeagh. Congratulations!

STEVE DASHIELL, CPA

STREAMLINING TAXES! ...call

838-4180

Ste 530 LINCOLN Bldg

FREE PARKING www.spokaneclub.org . January 2011 . 37

courtnews

Tennis Classes and Clinics Space is limited and classes fill up quickly. Call 535-3554 and sign up today!

Adult Classes

Tennis 101 (Beginner – 2.5) Mondays • 6:00 – 7:00 pm For details on tennis 101 see Jeff Urie or the tennis sign-up board.

Cardio Tennis (All Levels) Wednesdays • 12:00 – 1:00 and/or 5:00 – 6:00 pm Mega-cardio Tennis (All Levels) Saturdays • 9:00 – 10:15 am

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ark your calendar and get your sweetest Valentine ready for a tennis event destined to overshadow even the Catalina Wine Mixer!

Spokane Club couples will compete using skills, thrills, and chills during our Annual Valentine’s Day Tennis Mixer. Talents of all sorts will be rewarded but ultimately it is a tennis mixer, so get those rackets ready to do the talking. Last year produced some outstanding competition and even more laughs. The 2011 Mixer promises to continue the fun. Space will be limited to the first 12 couples (24 total players). Past years have been capacity crowds, so sign-up early to guarantee your place in the mix. Sign-up at the Valley Sport Shop or by calling 535-3554.

Friday, February 11; 6:00 – 9:00 pm; $23

4th Annual Spokane Club Tennis Invitational Players come from all over the Northwest to compete at this annual USTA sanctioned event, once again being hosted by the Spokane Club.

Men’s and Women’s Singles and Doubles age divisions will be offered as follows: Open, 30 and Over, 40 and Over, 50 and Over, 60 and Over, 70 and Over Mixed Doubles, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, Open Friday play starts at 4:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday at 8:00 am. Entry Fees are $29 for singles and $20 per person for doubles.

Look for entry forms at tennis sites all over the area, at both Sport Shops or sign up online at www.pnw.usta.com.

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Singles Clinic (3.0 – 4.0) Mondays • 1:30 – 2:30 pm

Junior Classes

Peewees Mondays • 5:00 – 5:45 pm Saturdays • 10:15 – 11:00 am Beginner/Intermediate Juniors Tues and/or Thurs • 4:30 – 6:00 pm Advanced Juniors Tues and/or Thurs • 3:00 – 4:30 pm High School Hit Group Fridays • 5:00 – 7:00 pm Junior Team Tennis Sundays • 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Club Tennis on the Web Schedules for League play are published weekly on the Club website. Go to SpokaneClub.org and enter and click on the new Tennis Quick Link at the bottom right-hand corner of the page.

A link to the new online tennis reservation system is located at the top of the guest home page and on the tennis page.

Any login questions should be directed to Taylor at 535-3554 or tbedilion@spokaneclub.org

Club Tennis Leagues Sign up sheets are posted at the Valley, for further details call 535-3554.

Tuesday Night Ladies’ League 6:00 to 9:00 pm

Tuesday Morning Ladies’ League 9:00 am to Noon

Thursday Morning Ladies’ Leagues 9:00 to 10:30 am & 10:30 am to Noon

Friday Morning Ladies’ League

For Cardio Tennis Enthusiasts, The (Heart) Beat Goes on and on and on….

By Jeff Urie, Head Tennis Pro

9:00 to 10:30 am

Monday Morning Men’s League 10:30 am to Noon

Wednesday Night Men’s League 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm

Friday Afternoon Men’s League Noon to 2:00 pm

Billed as “the fastest hour on a tennis court” by particpants in the know, Cardio Tennis has been pumping up heart rates at the Spokane Club since 2006. Over 350 different players have cycled through the program which also boasts a 95% repeat customer rate.

Cardio Tennis, a national USTA program, consists of a 5-10 minute warm-up, 5-10 minutes of dynamic stretching and footwork, and 40 minutes blazing with a myriad of drills, games, and contests guaranteed to peak the heart-rates and the competitive nature of beginners and avid tennis players alike. Couple all this with music, controlled chaos, and loads of smiles and you have a general idea of what goes on and why people keep coming back for more. An excellent introductory program to hit balls, meet players, and to get a great on-court workout. Sign-up for classes at the Valley Sport Shop or email Jeff at jurie@spokaneclub.org for more information.

Wednesdays at Noon & 5:00 pm, or Saturdays at 9:00 am

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The 10th Annual Members Only Tournament Results

By Marco Pineda, Tournament Director The 10th Annual Members Only Tournament this year saw over 240 participants in singles, doubles and mixed doubles. The two-week event is by far our largest tournament of the year with all our members really making it a great event to be a part of.

The 2010 tournament brought friends, families and even new partnerships together throughout the two weeks. Each event brought something new to everyone here at the Spokane Club: members playing in their first ever tournament, members meeting their doubles and mixed doubles partners for the very first time, mother and son partnerships, and even some crazy outfits and wigs! Thank you to all the members who participated in 10th Annual Members Only Tournament. See you all back next year!

List of Champions and Runner Ups in each event: Men’s 55 Singles Champion – Fred Rettenmund Women’s Open Singles Champion – Britta Stime Runner Up – Jessie Steele Women’s 3.0 Singles Champion – D K Sylvester Runner Up – Lisa Hagen Women’s 3.5 Singles Champion – Mona Ryan Runner Up – Christy Branson

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Women’s 4.0 Singles Champion – Mary Carpenter Runner Up – Mona Ryan

Men’s Open Singles Champion – Alex Marcinkowski Runner Up – Tom Geranios Men’s 3.0 Singles Champion – Daniel Sheppard Runner Up – Julian Bindler

Men’s 4.0 Singles Champion – Trevor Fennessy Runner Up – Dean Gray

Combined 6.0 Mixed Doubles Champion – Lisa Marks & Mark Gray

Combined 7.0 Mixed Doubles Champion – Jim & Christy Branson Runner Up – Robert & Paula Scott Combined 8.0 Mixed Doubles Champion – Chris Wood & Claire Hanson Runner Up – Ann Joyce & Kevin Rindlisbacher Women’s Open Doubles

Champion – Nelou Fennessy &

Lida Michael

Runner Up – Carole Trefts &

Ann Joyce Men’s Open Doubles

Champion – Ken Plank &

Todd Whitman

Men’s 3.5 Singles Champion – Colin Douglas Runner Up – Ryan Jensen

Runner Up – Trevor Fennessy &

Tom Geranios

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Men’s 3.0 Doubles

Champion – Kerry Anderson &

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3

4

Bill Kuhn

Runner Up – Brett Hagen &

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Steve Hoiness Men’s 3.5 Doubles

Champion – Terry Kawamoto &

Robert Vancott Runner Up – Jim Branson & JC Hanson

Men’s 4.0 Doubles Champion – Brian Smith & Chris Wood Runner Up – Tad Brooks & Glenn Satre

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Women’s 3.0 Doubles Champion – Keri Collins & Molly Wright Runner Up – Lisa Kerley & Deana Brower Women’s 3.5 Doubles

Champion – Tamara McGregor &

Kari Bowton

Runner Up – April Denike &

Kelsey McLauchlin Women’s 4.0 Doubles

Champion – Lori Nicol &

Disa Vradenburg Runner Up – Kim Bayley & Ann Gillespie

1. Mona Ryan/Christy Branson

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2. Kari Bowton/Tamara McGregor 3. Brian Smith/Chris Wood 4. Chris Wood/Claire Hanson 5. Disa Vradenburg/Lori Nicol 6. JC Hanson/Jim Branson 7. Lisa Marks/Mark Gray 8.Keri

Men’s 65 Doubles

Champion– John Richards &

Collins/Molly Wright/Deana Brower/Lisa Kelley

Don Rodman

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Aquaticsnews

SCUBA Lessons are a Hit! On November 23 ten soon-to-be SCUBA divers made a splash in the Club’s pool during their first diving lesson. After 4 weeks of class and an exit dive, our participants are certified to dive as Open Water SCUBA divers. Feel like you missed out? Well don’t worry because SCUBA will return during the early months of this year. Keep an eye out in your February issue of Signals for more information on how to sign up!

The Penguins are Back for More!

Parent-tot Classes Continue Continuing this month, we will be offering a once a week class at our Valley facility. Tuesday nights from 5:30 – 6:00 pm. For more information contact Randi at the Downtown pool at 459-4571 x512.

December Swimmers of the Week

By Randi Martin I hope everyone enjoyed the break and all the holiday fun! Now it’s back to work for the Penguins. I am looking forward to the rest of the winter season with the team. This month the team will be working on some New Year’s goals, such as working to get all their A times, perfecting dives, and even nailing those flip turns. I am very confident that the Penguins will rise to these challenges and enjoy watching their times drop.

The team’s next meet is on Friday, January 21. We wish all the swimmers the best of luck. The swim meets offer a great time to come down and see what the Penguins are all about; also if you know a swimmer come down and cheer them on.

The Club offers great concessions, with good snacks and drinks. I hope to see some new faces rooting on our Penguins this winter.

Private Swimming lessons

Georgia Kettrick

Alexandra Meisch

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Jonathan Love

Private and semi-private lessons for adults or children are available for $20 per half hour ($5 for each additional student). Call 459-4571 x512 and an instructor will contact you and schedule your lessons.

Back in the Groove!

Swim Challenge Recap

Now that the Holidays are all wrapped up it’s a fantastic time to get back to the pool. The lesson schedule (below) has all the upcoming session dates and times.

Call 459-4571 x512 for any questions or to reserve your space.

The aquatics department has concluded our second swim challenge. These 30 highly motivated and slightly obsessive souls spent many hours getting in touch with their amphibious sides. Fifteen swimmers crested the ten mile mark, while thirteen ascended to a new level of water weariness. One brave and determined lady stood alone at the 30 mile mark. Beyond these mortals soared one man who when the dust settled, had clawed his way through 67.6 miles of the swimming pool.

These swimmers fought fatigue, crowded lap lanes and laziness for their accomplishments. They are rewarded with exclusive apparel and public recognition for their discipline. Congratulations!

Swim lesson info

Downtown

mon/wed or tues/thurs

9:00 - 11:00 am - level 4

preschool

3:30 - 5:30 pm all levels

valley tues/thurs

4:00 - 6:00 pm preschool-level

4

grandchildren are eligible but must be accompanied by a

saturday

9:00 - 11:00 am all levels

member.

Call 459-4571 x512 to register

Weekday lesson schedule Session 5: January 10 – 27 (no class January 17) Session 6: Jan 31 – February 24 (no class February 21) Session 7: Feb 28 – March 24 Session 8: April 11 – 28 Session 9: May 2 – 26 Weekend lesson schedule Session 3: January 22 – March 19 Session 4: April 16 –June 11

Register for any session up to one week prior $35 per 8 week session

10 Mile Finishers Linda Baldwin Janet Baumgartner Pimmy Baxley Bruce Becker Dave Black John Cleary Brenna Kelly Sheryl Krauser Russ Lesage Bob Maixner Norma Myers Jodiann Schatt Jon Spitz Tammy Walker Dennis Williams

17.3 13.6 13.6 11.6 12.5 10.7 11.9 10.5 16.9 17 10.1 11.8 17.3 10.5 12.1

20 Mile Finishers

Tom Bassler Ken Collins Joann Cubberley Joan Hancock Mike Hinnen Donna Lee Mike Lyons Mick McFarland Rich Relyea Deb Smith Duane Sunwold Jay Underwood Heather Yakelly

23.1 20 25.8 20 24.2 20.5 20.6 21.3 26.2 22.1 20 21.6 20

Sue Dills

36.8

30 Mile Finisher

50 Mile Finisher

Larry Krauser

67.6

Looking for a challenge for your New Year’s resolution?

Please note: the Valley Hot Tub will be closed every Tuesday from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm for routine cleaning and maintenance.

Thank you for your understanding.

Beginning January 1 the Aquatics Department will be starting a new swim challenge.

This will be the Lake Pend Oreille shoreline swim-a total of 111 miles. Distances will be recorded until July 31. Plan to average 16 miles a month, or 4 miles a week. A t-shirt and Signals recognition awaits all finishers. More details to follow. In the meantime, grab your swim suit and goggles and sign up. www.spokaneclub.org . January 2011 . 43

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nursing homes nationwide,

maintained a triple 5-Star Quality Rating

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is in the state of Washington.

edicare created a Five-Star Quality Rating System that evaluates all licensed nursing homes according to Health Inspections, Staff and Quality Measures. Riverview Care Center, located on the campus of Riverview Retirement Community, is proud to be the only nursing home in the state in 2010 to receive the Five-Star Award for all three areas. For more information, visit www.riverviewretirement.org.

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