Athletics
Better than a Luxury Condo
The MerryMacs, from left, Dinda Mills, Celine Stroinski, seated, Ann Diestra, Karen Hooks, Casey Milne, Aquatics Manager Jason Amos, Nan Overall and Astrid Pieretti (seated) during their annual luncheon and awards ceremony.
Karate The gated entrance and circular drive lead to this special one level living with an additional area on the 2nd level for family and guests. See the city and Mt. Hood view from every room for they all open to the level patio and grounds for outdoor enjoyment. The gracious dining room, living room and den only add to the pleasure of this fine home. The large master suite adds the ultimate luxury to this unique residence which is only minutes to NW 23rd, the Pearl and downtown. Price is $2,199,000
Continued from page 56 the adult women’s black belt division. Sensei Bill Plapinger also will be attending, as both coach and an official in the tournament. Competitors at the Oregon State Qualifier ranged from beginner to advanced black belts. Final results of the tournament are included in the Club Scoreboard on page 74. For more information on adult classes beginning in July, please contact Fitness Coordinator Will Cath at 503-517-7543, wcath@themac.com, or Sensei Bill Plapinger at jkfkarate@comcast.net.
MerryMacs
Everyone Wins at Annual Tournament Lorraine Rose and Libby Benz 503-706-2385
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The MerryMacs held their annual water volleyball tournament in May with two teams, Aqua Splashers and McNamara’s Band, competing for the trophies and prizes. Team members of the Aqua Splashers were Nan Overall, captain, Ann Diestra, Dorothy Hamlin, and Victoria Murphy. Members of McNamara’s Band were Celine Stroinski, captain, Karen Hook, Dinda
Mills, and Astrid Pieretti. Kudos to Kevin McNamara, who was the referee and kept score for all the games. The winning team with the highest scores in four out of six games, were presented at the June 1 luncheon. Pieretti was in charge of team organization and presentation of awards for this successful event. Several players remarked what fun this tournament was and remembered that noted quote, “It isn’t whether you win or lose, it’s the money that counts.” In addition to playing on Mondays, the MerryMacs also play at noon on Fridays with the Polar Bears. Everyone is welcome for an activity of fun and exercise. –Dinda Mills
Pilates
Aging Gracefully, Thanks to Pilates Just after Thanksgiving in 2009, I was going through my annual ritual of stringing Christmas lights along the roof of my house. I did it for years, and it involved me sitting cross-legged and inching my way along the roof. Every year, after I put away the ladder, Continued on page 60