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Explore sacred sites and a cutting-edge culinary scene -page 28

VIETNAM

Fascinating adventures await the intrepid traveler -page 30

SUMMER TRIPS TO ASTORIA AND ASHLAND ›33 MAC HONORS TAUSCHER WINNERS ›50 CELEBRATE WATER SAFETY MONTH ›54

Multnomah Athletic Club’s mission: Enrich lives, foster friendships and build upon our traditions of excellence in athletic, social and educational programs.

MAY 2016 | VOL. 105 No. 5

A PLATINUM CLUB

Contents Featured This Month

50 | Al Tauscher Awards 27 | Travel Regular Features

78 | 125 Essay 14 | Calendar of Events 40 | Club Scrapbook 11 | Faces in the Club

40 Jenni and Claire Bertapelle at the Easter Egg Hunt.

Communications Staff: Kevin Gaboury

Communications Coordinator

Lisa House

Advertising Sales Rep

Michole Jensen

Communications Director

Jenna Miller

Web Coordinator

Julia Omelchuck

Graphic Designer/Ad Services Coordinator

Joseph Palazzo

Electronic Graphic Designer

Tony Roberts

A d mi n i str ative

ACTIVITIES

AT HLETICS

19 | 125th Anniversary 12 | Culinary Corner 20 | House Committee 23 | In Memoriam 20 | MAF Honorariums 7 | Manager’s Column 20 | Child Care 5 | President’s Column 17 | Safety 9 | Sports Shorts 21 | Website

42 | 125 Ball 42 | 20s/30s 39 | 50s/60s 42 | Balladeers 43 | Book Groups 44 | Family Events 45 | Listen and Learn 45 | MACnet 39 | MACorps Volunteers 46 | MelloMacs 46 | Seniors 38 | Social Activities 47 | Theater

54 | Aquatics 64 | Blood Drive 62 | Cycling 64 | Early Birds 64 | Exercise & Conditioning 65 | Fitness 67 | Gymnastics 68 | Handball 68 | Playschool 58, 69 | Racquetball 69 | Ski 70 | Squash 70 | Swim – Masters 71 | Synchro 72 | Tennis 73 | Triathlon & Running 60 | Walking & Hiking 56 | Wellness

Communications Manager

Chris Zoucha

Digital Marketing Manager

Call Communications at 503-5177220. The Winged M (USPS 483-210) is published monthly by Multnomah Athletic Club at 1849 SW Salmon Street, Portland, Oregon 97205. Telephone the club at 503-223-6251. Advertising from members and nonmembers is accepted

by The Winged M. The deadline for space reservation is the first of the month preceding issue date. Advertisers in The Winged M are not endorsed by Multnomah Athletic Club unless otherwise noted.

For questions concerning mailings and subscriptions, call 503-517-7276.

Subscription: $1.50 per year paid through club dues. Periodicals postage is paid at Portland, Oregon. POSTMASTER: Send change of address to Multnomah Athletic Club Member Services, 1849 SW Salmon Street, Portland, Oregon 97205. ©2016 Multnomah Athletic Club.

For advertising information, contact Lisa House at 503-517-7220 or lhouse@themac.com

77 | Advertiser Index 75 | MAC Marketplace 74 | Member Numbers 74 | Sport Results

On The Cover Whether you want to travel across the globe or around the state, MAC has a trip for you. The club is currently planning globetrekking trips to Vietnam and Camobodia, and south to Peru, in 2017. If you’re looking for a shorter getaway this summer, take in the Shakespeare Festival in Ashland or visit Astoria. Read more on page 27.

Next month in The Winged M: • Summer on the Sun Deck • Scholar Athletes May 2016

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President Janice Marquis Vice President Linda Higgons Treasurer Scott Stevens Secretary Mike Wells

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Todd Husband Laura Martin Marlis Miller Robert Radler David Brezinski D’Anne O’Neill John Helmer III Grant Yoshihara Committee Chairs 20s/30s Emily Owens Athletic Kyle Goulard Balladeers John Wykoff Basketball Scott Dougherty Budget and Finance Scott Stevens Culture & Style Judith Arnell Cycling Jim Laird Dance Kathy Allcock Diversity Admissions Christo de Villiers Early Birds Susan Hale Exercise & Decathlon Bill Cordano Family Events Kayla Casebeer and Tony Cirino Golf Darin Vick Group Fitness David Horstkotte Gymnastics Lee Rumaner Handball Andy Kangas Holiday Decorating Margaret Lender House Tanya McGee Junior Events Alison Buchholz and Ava Klash Junior Programs and Facilities Eric Wilson Karate Don Dominguez MelloMacs Amy Johnson Member Events Teri Simpson Membership Sandy Moore Merrymacs Dinda Mills Outdoor Activities Program John Patridge Pilates Cheryl Hammond Polar Bears Don Morris Property William Lee Racquetball Kurt Lender Ski Brandon Hayes-Lattin Social Activities Jennifer Strait and Tracy Sailors Squash Matt Bassist Strategic Planning Vivian Solomon Studio Fitness Ann Gerson Swimming Scot Sullivan Synchro Lisa Girard Tennis Chris Graham Triathlon & Running Ryan Chiotti Volleyball Teresa Dira Easton Walking & Hiking Sue Stonecliffe Water Fitness Wendi Menashe Yoga Meris Gebhardt

ast month, the annual Joan Harmony Instructor Appreciation event took place. This award has been given for nearly 20 years to the outstanding instructor from one of these disciplines: dance, group exercise, Janice Marquis yoga and Pilates. Joan president Harmony’s teaching was so loved that members chose to honor her after her death. There were approximately 20 instructors and numerous members and guests who attended the reception at the University Club. This year, MAC Fitness Manager Darrell Duvauchelle was the honored recipient. A very surprised Darrell was presented with a plaque, many congratulatory hugs, and a poster that is featured in Studio 1. Congratulations, Darrell!

Member Art Show When your artwork, like mine, looks like a CASA Christmas card, it doesn’t take much to be impressed with others’ artwork. But I certainly was more than impressed and in complete admiration of the artwork displayed at the Member Art Show this year. Over the last few years, the number of submissions the club has received has significantly increased, and we have had difficulty finding space to display the collection. Consequently, the club limited submissions to one per artist this year. We accepted about 85 pieces, including oil, acrylic, mixed media, photography and dimensional art. MAC has an extremely talented membership! The monthlong show, coordinated by Sybil Guggenheim, included a fun opening reception and drew lots of member viewers throughout March.

Not just for men In response to member feedback, the Board of Trustees is considering changing the name of the Men’s Bar. The board has appointed an ad hoc committee to be co-chaired by trustees Todd Husband and D’Anne O’Neill, former trustee David DeBlasio, and one representative from each of the nine major committees, as assigned by their chairs. The ad hoc committee is charged with suggesting ideas for consideration in the potential renaming of the Men’s Bar and make a recommendation to the board consisting of a ranked list of up to 10 names.

The board thought it was time to explore a possible name change to remain relevant in this day and age.

Committee year The officers of the board have completed assigning members to the committees that enable the club to operate so well.

It is a daunting task, but this year we were blessed with a large number of members who offered to volunteer their time to serve.

Unfortunately, we could not place all those interested in serving on a committee, and we hope this will not discourage future enthusiasm to serve. It is a difficult mix of placing new, eager members along with those who have historic knowledge of how the club operates. We added four new ad hoc committees this year: Community Relations, chaired by Kandis Nunn; Parking Demand, chaired by Lisa Yost; Capital Projects Review, chaired by Hunt Norris; and Budget Review, which was chaired by Trustee Laura Martin and already has submitted its final report.

Wellness We often talk about the MAC member wellness program, but did you know MAC has an employee wellness program as well?

The employee wellness team is made up of a small group of employees representing the major departments. This Wellness program has hosted a variety of activities to encourage employee health and fitness, such as a walking/pedometer challenge, biometric health screenings, personal health assessments and the Bike Commute Challenges. The annual Wellness Month, often in May, is particularly popular with employees because it offers activities throughout the month with exercise classes, nutrition classes and a wellness fair.

Additionally, MAC has an Athletic Facility Use Policy allowing most employees access to certain parts of our athletic facilities to support health and fitness. All employees who work a regularly scheduled shift of at least 10 hours per week have access to the pools, indoor track and Exercise and Conditioning Room during nonpeak hours.

New website As you read this column, MAC will have launched its new website – an enormous undertaking and accomplishment. This has taken a remarkable amount of time on the part of many staff members. We also will have completed registration for all summer camps and classes, hosted the Merritt Truax Northwest Shootout in partnership with the MAC Athletic Foundation, celebrated the Balladeers 75th anniversary, and participated in a number of community services in honor of our 125th anniversary. The club never stands still! WM May 2016

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General Manager Norman Rich nrich@themac.com Senior Executive Assistant Melania Oppat moppat@themac.com Chief Financial Officer/AGM Tim Arbogast tarbogast@themac.com Executive Assistant Lindsay Joy ljoy@themac.com Security Manager Dennis Wright dwright@themac.com Controller Heather Bulloch hbulloch@themac.com Purchasing Manager Barry Kaufman bkaufman@themac.com Athletic Director Edward Stoner estoner@themac.com Assistant Athletic Director Lisa Virtue lvirtue@themac.com Aquatics Manager Jason Amos jamos@themac.com Court Sports Manager Dan Baggett dbaggett@themac.com Fitness Manager Darrell Duvauchelle dduvauchelle@themac.com Gymnastics Manager Meg Doxtator mdoxtator@themac.com Outdoor Manager Chad Failla cfailla@themac.com Squash Manager Ashley Read aread@themac.com Tennis Manager Wayne Pickard wpickard@themac.com Youth Programs Manager Cathy Heinke cheinke@themac.com Communications Director Michole Jensen mjensen@themac.com Communications Manager Tony Roberts troberts@themac.com Digital Marketing Manager Chris Zoucha czoucha@themac.com Facilities Director Elsa Lemoine elemoine@themac.com Maintenance Manager Larry Shoop lshoop@themac.com Housekeeping Manager Tony Arrington tarrington@themac.com Food & Beverage Director Cameron McMurry cmcmurry@themac.com Executive Chef Philippe Boulot pboulot@themac.com Catering Manager Dorcas Popp dpopp@themac.com Human Resources Director Alison Beppler abeppler@themac.com Member Services Director Josie Henderson jhenderson@themac.com Guest Services Manager Christine Natonek cnatonek@themac.com The -M-porium Manager Tonya Mitchell tmitchell@themac.com Member Events Manager Abby DenUyl adenuyl@themac.com Membership Manager Dave Hanna dhanna@themac.com www.theMAC.com

s a parent who sent three children to Jesuit High School, students and parents were indoctrinated with the term age quod agis – do whatever you do well. I want to take this opportunity to call out members and staff Norm Rich for doing well whatGeneral Manager ever they do. I know our Board of Trustees takes an oath of office to serve our members well. Members are recognized monthly under Faces in the Club, the Club Scoreboard and in featured articles in the Winged M. We have some remarkable athletes, members committed to charitable ways, Brown Bottle Society Members and Early Birds who share their love for social and athletic endeavors early each day, making exercise more fun.

Forty-plus committees are the backbone of the club’s success in a governance model that has existed from the beginning in 1891. Our member committees give it their all to have successful athletic competitions, social events that sometimes push staff beyond their comfort zones, and a friendship between members and staff that is meaningful and genuine.

Staff is passionate about doing well, whatever they do. At Your Service has taken member service to new levels; they are one example of doing whatever we set out to do well. Our Annual Meeting this year brought staff and members together to create a very informative session and one awesome party.

Our personal trainers trained more than ever before, our coaches coached, our athletes earned new personal bests, and teams played like champions to test their competitive spirits. Eater PDX declared that our food and beverage outlets are among the best places to have a meal in town. Gerry Frank declares Philippe Boulot as a “prima chef.” In our 125 years, we have never exceeded more expectations. Staff is very focused at being at their best, and we always want to do better.

Multnomah Athletic Foundation – which provides young athletes with the means to achieve things they never dreamed possible – has bested previous fundraising efforts and given away more awards than ever with ever-increasing endowment funds. Increasing endowment funds to record levels means the foundation is doing what it does well! MAC has earned platinum status from Platinum Clubs of America for being one of the best clubs in America. These partnerships between

membership and management are yet another example of doing what we do well.

As we approach Mother’s Day, I cannot think of a much better description of what mother’s do best than age quod agis. Moms have so much passion and heart within them that they strive in every way possible to be loving, understanding, supportive and forgiving. Moms practice their motherly instincts to make their children do well whatever they do. A mom’s work is never done! I want to personally thank my wife, Valerie, for the awesome work she has done as a mother, and all mothers for equally as important work.

Enjoy Mother’s Day with family and friends, celebrating your successes and reaping the rewards of your great work.

I want to thank moms and dads for giving club staff the opportunity to work with your children – to get to know, teach and laugh with them. They are special to our club and we grow with them everyday, exchanging skills and chuckles. It is a gift to watch them transform from little ones to grown-up adults.

In July, we begin the Women’s Locker Room renovation project, which will be one of the most difficult projects ever undertaken at the club. Locker rooms are extremely personal to everyone’s tastes, change is difficult, closures are undesirable, and getting out of a routine puts members off their best game. As we have said in the past, the pain will be worth the gain.

I understand how difficult this process will be.

The Women’s Locker Room, Property, Budget and Finance committees, along with the Board of Trustees, all had a say in the process, and understand the challenges. I am asking the membership to thank committees for their wonderful contributions and be understanding that these committees practiced age quod agis along the way to the best of their abilities.

Most everyone will get a great return for their investment of inconvenience, noise, getting out of routines, and extra stress on limited facilities when the project is completed, but there will be growing pains along the way. I thank everyone for their patience and understanding.

A heartfelt tribute I want to conclude with a short tribute to Gerry Allen, who passed away in March.

Gerry was gifted a new heart when his failed, and he received a better life, lasting 29 additional years. His new heart was full of life and love. I suspect his old heart also shared those wonderful qualities. We will miss seeing Gerry’s smiling face around the club and think of him often. His wife, Jutta, will carry on knowing Gerry had a blessed life, which they shared together. WM May 2016

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n my fifth column of the year, I would like to consider what’s in a number.

In athletics we always like to chant, “We’re No. 1!” In reality, MAC currently is the No. 3-ranked city athletic club in the nation, according to Platinum Clubs of America. That said, we do Ed Stoner remain the largest private, Athletic Director single-location, nonprofit, city athletic club in North America, with nearly 22,000 members, of which 17,156 are resident members (those living within 50 miles of the club). We handle roughly 3,600 card swipes a day. Our E&C equipment is used at 42 percent of capacity on average each day – up from 41 percent last year – with 10:30 a.m. seeing the largest increase, year-over-year, activity-wise.

The time period between 4-6:30 p.m. remains the busiest time in the E&C and most athletic spaces in the club. MAC offers 66 group exercise classes per week in Studio I, 60 per week in Studio II, 54 per week in Studio 3, and 20 per week in the Spin Studio, as well as 56 Water Fitness classes per week.

So what does all is data mean, and why is it important? Some might say data is the new one-word secret to the future, just like “plastics” was given to Dustin Hoffman as the key to the future in The Graduate. We collect many of these pieces of data, machine and court usage, days and times of usage, number of attendees, etc., to help drive our decisions about what equipment to buy and which classes we should offer more often or cancel. But data without context, or without a specific target, can be misleading or misinterpreted.

Just about any data can be presented in a way to support or push back against a perspective. The real meat of the data comes when coupled with qualitative information as well – the why of what we are doing or trying to achieve.

It is with this concept in mind that the board has charged the Athletic Committee this year to recommend a policy for the optimal use of space based on current trends in the marketplace, competing member interests, and availability of resources using demographic details as elucidated by the five-year member survey. So it will be with this target in mind that we gather and review as many data points as possible, including those of the results from the recent five-year member survey to continue seeking ways to maximize the use of our limited resources while maximizing member satisfaction.

I look forward to seeing you around the club this month, and tracking your utilization accordingly. WM

Club Scoreboard Honoring MAC members for placing first, second or third in state, regional, national or international athletic competitions, or members who have qualified for nationals in events that qualify for championship funding.

Climbing Rope Rampage, Bend Rock Gym, Bend, April 9 Female 1st, junior (under 19) – Hannah Park 1st, youth A (under 17) – Olivia Durant Male 1st, junior (under 19) – Ryan Patridge 1st, youth C (under 13) – Gabe Laurent 1st, youth D (under 11) – Aiden Schenk 2nd, youth D (under 11) – Jack Urness 3rd, junior (under 19) – Zak Surma 3rd, youth D (under 11) – Julian Raff

Power Lifting U.S. National Masters, Shilo Inn, Portland, March 12 1st, bench press – Nixon Munly

Swim Oregon City Spring Forward, Oregon City, March 5-6 3/5-3/6/16 1st, men’s 50-54 400-meter freestyle*; 100-meter freestyle; 50-meter freestyle; 50-meter backstroke; 100-meter backstroke; 50-meter breaststroke – Scot Sullivan *Oregon state and MAC record 1st, men’s 50-54 50-meter butterfly; 50-meter backstroke; 100-meter backstroke; 50-meter Freestyle – Brent Washburne 1st, men’s 25-29 200-meter butterfly; 50-meter freestyle; 200-meter individual medley – Ted Bonus 3rd, men’s 25-29 50 meter Breaststroke – Bonus

Tennis Oregon State Senior Men’s Indoor Tennis Championships, Irvington Club, Portland, March 17-20 March 12 1st, 70 men’s open doubles – John Popplewell and partner

The Winged M relies upon individuals and committees to submit event results for the Club Scoreboard. To submit an item: Fill out a Club Scoreboard form providing the athlete’s name, sport, event, date and standing (first, second or third place) and submit the form to Athletic Services. Forms are available in Athletic Services.

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FACES IN THE CLUB MAC Squash Assistant Pro Julian Illingworth returned to the finals of the U.S. S.L. Green Men’s National Squash Championships in March.

Illingworth upset 2013 champ Chris Gordon in the semifinal round before dropping the final to defending champ Todd Harrity in three sets.

Illingworth is the most decorated player in U.S. Squash history, winning nine consecutive titles from 2005 to 2013, and climbing to No. 24 in the world overall rankings, the highest ranking ever for an American player.

A lifelong MAC member, Illingworth played college squash at Yale and lived in New York City before returning to Portland last year. He teaches lessons, a conditioning class and other offerings at MAC.

To submit information for Faces in the Club, contact Communications Manager Tony Roberts at 503-517-7220 or troberts@themac.com.

Intermediate member Sam Reid was captain of the Oregon State Beavers racquetball team that won a national title this year. Read, a senior at Oregon State, is a former high school national champion and also a past winner of MAC’s Mel Fox Award, given each year to the club’s best amateur athlete. This marks the Beavers’ ninth consecutive national championship in racquetball. The team is made up of six men and four women. Reid graduates in June with a BS in CEM (Construction Engineering Management). The former Lincoln High School standout is also a bullpen catcher for the Oregon State Beavers baseball team and is an avid member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.

Matt Walsh is excited to join the athletics team as the new Fitness Coordinator. You may recognize Matt from At Your Service, where he was located prior to joining the Fitness team.

Walsh has worked at the club for about four years, with a brief intermission somewhere along the way. He looks forward to working with several Athletic Committees, including Early Birds, Exercise and Decathlon, Karate, Group Fitness and Studio Fitness. On most days, you will find him working out in the Exercise & Conditioning Room before his shift.

Outside of work, Walsh enjoys hiking in the summer, skiing in the winter, and singing karaoke all year long.

Junior member Tom Laverde has signed a letter of intent to play football at Portland State next year. The Lincoln High School senior is a three-sport athlete who Vikings head coach Bruce Barnum says could play immediately for Portland State. The 6-foot-5, 285pound Laverde played offensive line for Lincoln, where he was named All-PIL his senior year.

He also competed in basketball and track. He plans to major in business management. His hobbies include movies, basketball, reading and activities with friends.

Barnum has called him “on of the most unique student-athletes that will ever be brought to this university.” The Vikings are coming off of a 9-3 record and their first trip to the playoffs since 2000.

MAC Member Coach Terry Porter was recently named the new head coach of the University of Portland men’s basketball team.

This marks Porter’s first college coaching gig, but the Trail Blazers legend has spent years coaching in the NBA, including pro coaching stops in Milwaukie and Phoenix, and an assistant coaching job in Minnesota.

He takes over a Pilots team that went 12-20 last season. At least twice a year, Porter will be coaching against his son.

Franklin Porter is entering his second season with the Saint Mary’s University, and played in 21 of the Gaels’ 35 games this season. Porter has taught the Blazers Alumni Camp and the Boys Competitive Basketball Camp at MAC. May 2016

Junior member Sami Woodring-Otterholt won the girls giant slalom at the Oregon Interscholastic Ski Racing Association at Mount Ashland in March. Woodring is in ninth grade at Oregon Episcopal School. Racing in her first high school championship, she bested her next closest competitor by 1.62 seconds.

Before moving to the OES Ski Team this year, Woodring-Otterholt skied competitively at MAC starting at age 5.

After a standout performance in Buddy Werner Championships last year, she was selected by the United States Ski Association to compete at U16 National Championships. She also plays lacrosse and enjoys kiteboarding and paddleboarding.

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his summer offers members a variety of dining options. While some outlets will have reduced hours, our outdoor dining specifically for adults at Sunset Bistro and for families at an improved Splash Cafe offers something for everyone.

Beginning Monday, June 20, the Men’s Bar is closed for lunch through Monday, Sept. 5. During this time, MACtini’s and the Men’s Bar provides full cocktail and dinner service from 4-9 p.m. Thursday through Cameron Saturday. Limiting the hours in the Men’s McMurry Bar during the summer reflects the usage food and beverage we have experienced. Staff, who in the past director had their hours reduced in the summer due to lower demand in the Men’s Bar, will serve members and guests at the Sunset Bistro.

On the first day of summer, Monday, June 20, Sunset Bistro and Splash officially open from noon-9 p.m. seven days a week, weather permitting. Sunset Bistro and Splash are open when the forecasted weather is 70 degrees and above with less than 30 percent chance of rain. You can check the website for updates, and the Splash hotline (503-517-6635) lets you know, day of, if the Sunset Bistro and Splash are open.

During the summer, Monday, June 20, through Monday, Sept, 5, the Sports Pub is closed on Sundays, unless the Timbers have a match at Providence Park. For all matches occurring on Sundays, the Sports Pub opens one and a half hours before the match and

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remains open through the end of halftime. As with all Timber MLS matches, concessions are available in the Reading Lounge through the 75th minute of play.

The upcoming experiences the culinary team is preparing for continue to raise the bar on what is possible at MAC. The team is committed to improving the outdoor dining experience with new menus, drink specials and events with all members in mind. WM

Culinary Culinary cALENDAR Mother’s Day Brunch Treat Mom to a special brunch in The Ballroom with seatings beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 8. The buffet features prime rib, blintzes with berries and chocolate sauce, Farfalle primavera, tea-smoked fried chicken, and citrus and sesame roasted salmon with orange chimichurri. Or create your own taste sensation at the omelet, crepe or sushi station. Sides include cheese and charcuterie displays and a variety of salads. For dessert, enjoy an ice cream sundae station and a variety of pastries.

The cost is $33 for adults, $12 for children ages 5-11, and free for children age 4 and younger.

A 20 percent service charge is added to the total (adult $39.60/ child $14.40). Register online based on your preferred seating time: 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., noon, 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m.

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HUB Beer Dinner

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Pub Open for Timbers

The Sports Pub’s May beer tasting and pairing dinner features Hopworks Urban Brewery from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, May 19. Sous Chef Deanna Bascom designs an a la carte menu to pair with beers from HUB. The evening includes tastings of select HUB brews, and each entree includes a pint. Reservations are not accepted.

Executive Sous Chef Phillip Oswalt crafts a menu using lamb locally raised by Imperial Stock Ranch, from Shaniko, Oregon. The May Supper Club is from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, May 16, in the Men’s Bar. Call 503-5176630 to make a reservation.

Free child care is available.

Call 503-517-7215 to reserve child care.

During the summer the Sports Pub is open select Sundays when the Portland Timbers have matches at Providence Park.

Save the dates: 1-5 p.m.

Sunday, June 26; 11 a.m.3 p.m. Sunday, July 17; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7; and noon-4 p.m.

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he Sports Pub is closed Friday, May 27, through Tuesday, June 7. A grand reopening celebration on Wednesday, June 8, features a beer garden with samples from local craft breweries and new menus. During the closure, management will work with staff on standards of service and product knowledge, focusing on speed of delivery and service.

There are classroom sessions with experts we regularly work with and practical application of the skills required. The team is always looking to improve and hopes that members notice the effort.

The maintenance required in the Sports Pub includes flooring repairs for the kitchen, dish room and Sports Pub floors. Booth fabric repairs and carpet replacement is needed after more than eight years of heavy use.

Additionally, repairs to the bar area will help improve working conditions. The addition of a growler washing machine allows MAC to feature them for purchase. Groups heading to the tennis, handball or racquet ball lounges will be able to pickup growlers in the Sports Pub and Joe’s for use in the club or to take home after a good workout. WM

Restaurant Hours Men’s Bar: 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 5-9 p.m. Sat. MACtinis: 4-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Sports Pub: 6:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sat. and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun.

Joe’s: 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Sat./Sun. May 2016

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May 2016 cALENDAR OF EVENTS picks of the month

Derby Day

Tournament of Champions May 12-15

Saturday, May 7 1 p.m.

Watch the world’s best or play against other amateurs.

Break out your best hat!

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Get Connected with 50s/60s Friday, May, 6 5-7 p.m.

Meet others singles in their 50s/60s.

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Sunday, May 1

Friday, May 6

2016 MAC Long Course Invitational, 50-meter Pool, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

Handball U.S. Nationals/Pro Stop, Courts 1-10, all day

Timbers vs. Toronto FC, Providence Park, 12:30 p.m.

Early Birds Cinco de Mayo; Salmon Street Springs fountain, 5:45-6:45 a.m.

Monday, May 2

Get Connected with 50s/60s Singles Community, Reading Lounge, 5 p.m.

Spring Decathlon, starts today through May 22

MelloMacs Spring Sing-along, 7 p.m.

MAC Toastmasters, 7 a.m.

Saturday, May 7

Duplicate Bridge, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Handball U.S. Nationals/Pro Stop, Courts 1-10, all day

BOSU 101, Handball Court 5, 5-6 p.m.

Tuesday, May 3

Karate – Oregon State Qualifier, West Gym, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Bridal Boot Camp, Team Training Room, 10-11 a.m.

Mother’s Day Wellness Workshop, Pilates Studio, 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

Wellness Presentation: “Prepare and Protect Your Skin – For Life,” Ballroom, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Wibit Open Swim, West Pool, 12:30-2 p.m.

Thursday, May 5

Sunday, May 8

Handball U.S. Nationals/Pro Stop, Courts 1-10, all day

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Derby Day, 1-4:30 p.m.

Handball U.S. Nationals/Pro Stop, Courts 1-10, all day

Mother’s Day Brunch, Ballroom, seatings start at 9:30 a.m.

Monday, May 9 MAC Toastmasters, 7 a.m.

Listen & Learn: “Why Was Darwin on the HMS Beagle?” 9-10:30 a.m.

BOSU 101, Handball Court 5, 5-6 p.m.

Trivia Night, 7-9 p.m.

Tuesday, May 10 Bridal Boot Camp, Team Training Room, 10-11 a.m.

Wednesday, May 11 MACNet, 7:30-9 a.m.

Thursday, May 12 Tournament of Champions, racquetball and handball courts, all day MACorps Appreciation and Volunteer Opportunities, Reading Lounge, 5:30 p.m.

Exploring Wallowa Country, 7-8:30 p.m.

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Discover the Wallowas during a May 12 presentation with Pete Sandrock of the Hells Canyon Preservation Council.

Friday, May 13

Saturday, May 21

Tournament of Champions, racquetball and handball courts, all day

Ironman and Ironwoman Decathlon, starts at 8 a.m.

Water Safety, Family Friday, 6-8 p.m.

Father Daughter Dinner Dance, Ballroom, 5-8 p.m.

Saturday, May 14 Tournament of Champions, racquetball and handball courts, all day MAC and WAC 20s/30s Wine Tasting Day, Willamette Valley, 9 a.m.

Thorns vs. Washington Spirit, Providence Park, 7 p.m.

Sunday, May 22 Ironman and Ironwoman Decathlon, all day

Tiny Tots Open Gym, Main Gym, 9 a.m.-noon

Annie, Keller Auditorium, 1 p.m.

Wibit Open Swim, West Pool, 12:30-2 p.m.

Timbers vs. Vancouver Whitecaps, Providence Park, 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 15

Father Daughter Dinner Dance, Ballroom, 5-8 p.m.

Tournament of Champions, racquetball and handball courts, all day Timbers vs. NYC FC, Providence Park, 4:30 p.m.

Monday, May 16 MAC Toastmasters, 7 a.m.

Duplicate Bridge, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

BOSU 101, Handball Court 5, 5-6 p.m.

Thursday, May 19 Annie, Keller Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, May 23 BOSU 101, Handball Court 5, 5-6 p.m.

Tuesday, May 24 Blood Drive, Main Gym-West Side, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 25 Blood Drive, Main Gym-West Side, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

Wibit Open Swim, West Pool, 12:30-2 p.m.

Friday, May 20

Sunday, May 29

Family Friday, 6-8:30 p.m.

Reservations 503-517-7578 Baseball/Lacrosse Cage* 503-517-7599 Handball/Racquetball* 503-517-7264 Massage 503-517-7265 Member Event* 503-517-6629 Men’s Bar 503-517-7584 Squash* 503-517-7590 Tennis* *Available online at theMAC.com

Club Hours Monday through Friday 5 a.m.-11 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday 6 a.m.-11 p.m.

Saturday, May 28

Hopworks Beer Dinner, Sports Pub, 5-9 p.m.

Early Birds May Mix-It-Up, Studio One, 5:30-7 p.m.

503-517-7500 Aquatics Office 503-517-7235 At Your Service 503-517-7525 Athletic Services 503-517-7200 Business Office 503-517-6600 Catering 503-517-7215 Child Care 503-517-7579 Climbing Gym 503-517-7220 Communications 503-517-7522 Dance 503-517-2315 Executive Office 503-517-7535 Fitness Office 503-517-7515 Group Exercise Hotline† 503-517-7560 Gymnastics Office 503-517-2350 MAF 503-223-6251 Main Club Line 503-517-7265 Member Events 503-517-7280 Membership 503-517-7290 Mporium 503-517-7574 Outdoor Department 503-517-7548 Personal Training 503-517-7585 Squash Office 503-517-7592 Tennis Office 503-517-2335 The Salon †Phone number is a recording.

Thorns vs. Seattle Reign FC, Providence Park, 4 p.m.

Information MAC requires passwords for members and guests to join its wireless networks.

The passwords are available at the At Your Service department, Front Desk, Exercise and Conditioning Center Desk, and online at theMAC.com.

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Calling in an Emergency?

Be Sure to Use a Red Phone M edical emergencies are a regular occurrence at the club, given the number of people involved in both sporting and social activities. The club aims to provide treatment as quickly as possible to any injury or medical condition. Fortunately, more than 80 MAC staff members are trained annually in first aid, CPR and AED use. Before paramedics arrive, these staffers begin treating an injured person.

The quickest way to alert MAC staff and professional responders is by using one of the red auto-dial phones in the club or by pressing the “emergency” button or dialing 911 on a regular club phone. All of these phone options go directly to a dedicated emergency phone at the operator’s station, which is located near the At Your Service Desk.

The operator is trained to immediately alert medically trained MAC staff and conference the call with the 911 Dispatch Center.

The caller is then able to relay specific information – age, gender, breathing, state of consciousness – to 911 dispatch while MAC staff begins treatment until paramedics arrive. It’s important to stay on the line when making the call, as the switchboard operator will conference call the 911 Dispatch Center so you can provide information directly to them.

While it may seem like the right thing to do, running around trying to find a staff member to report an injury or illness can waste critical time. It is more efficient to use the nearest club phone option so the operator can use a two-way radio to alert key staff responders. Saving time can be a crucial factor in the effectiveness of treatment.

MAC Security Manager Dennis Wright stresses the importance of using a club phone during an emergency. He says using a cell phone to call 911 means MAC staff members

Saving time can be a crucial factor in the effectiveness of treatment. are unaware of an injury and cannot begin treatment. Paramedics could lose valuable time if staff is unsure of the location.

Consider the following fictional example of a medical emergency: A handball match ends badly when one player crashes into a wall trying to play a shot. His friend tries to help him up and discovers he is unresponsive. The uninjured player rushes to get help for his friend. He runs up two flights of stairs to the Exercise and

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Conditioning Room and tells a staff person of the injury. Together they run back to the court, where the injured player is still unconscious.

The staff member grabs the red phone on the wall near the courts to report the emergency.

This scenario could take valuable minutes to provide the needed information both to MAC staff and 911 Dispatch Center, ultimately delaying treatment. Each minute that defibrillation is delayed reduces the victim’s chance of survival by about 10 percent. Not all rescues involving an AED are successful, but where AEDs are deployed and used quickly, survival rates of 50 percent or higher have been reported – a far cry from the 2 to 5 percent survival rates for CPR alone. The club has nine AEDs and four oxygen tanks strategically located around the facility.

About 250,000 Americans die outside of hospitals from cardiac arrest each year, and many suffer from conditions that are treatable given the right response and treatment. Never delay calling for help – a life may depend on it! WM

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125th Anniversary Events in May Friday, May 6 – MelloMacs Spring Sign Along is a ’60s rock-androll extravaganza honoring 55 years of MelloMacs singing.

Friday, May 6 – Synchro Water Spectacular presented by MAC synchro. This event honors MAC history with a commemorative event for the whole family.

Thursday, May 12 – Racquetball Tournament of Champions features the country’s top women and men pro players.

Through July 5 – Perfectly Fit: MAC ’s 125th anniversary exhibit at Oregon Historical Society.

For more information on MAC 125th Anniversary events, go to theMAC.com or check out the digital sign on the main floor of the clubhouse.

MAC Voulunteer Heroes by Kirsten Leonard, MACREACH Husband and wife team Steve Yarosh and Irma Valdez lead busy lives.

A typical day may find Irma meeting with youth immigrants through DACA - Different Action for Childhood Arrivals. And what does she require of her clients?

Read The Book of Unknown Americans, Multnomah County Library’s Everybody Reads book for 2016. Or perhaps she has just returned from Texas, recruited by the American Immigration Lawyers Association to perform legal miracles for mothers and children escaping abuse and terror in South America.

Formerly with the Federal Department of Justice, Irma has taught the U.S. judicial system to attorneys and judges of other nations. This woman fixes lives and worlds.

And Steve? With a stunning piece in our recent Member Art Show, he may have just finished painting, cutting and gluing another work to raise money for Adelante Mujeres or the Latino Network.

Coming from separate and highly visible legal careers, he and Irma now share their work lives and their dedication to representing those without resources. Steve also spends hours with Portland’s Police Review Board, serving as the sole voting civilian member during review of complaints filed against officers.

A former federal prosecutor, Steve has the background, skills and interest needed to take on this complex volunteer role.

At the end of a frantic work day, these devoted parents of a lucky fifth grade son also relax, exercise, and yes, volunteer at Multnomah Athletic Club. We can laugh, sweat and work beside this duo… and benefit from each and every encounter.

Know of a MAC volunteer hero?

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125th AnniverSary Sponsors SILVER

BRONZE Coca-Cola • Ferguson Wellman Capital Management • Maletis Beverage • Moss Adams • Pacific Seafood Group Phillips & Company • Peter Richter, Miller Nash Graham & Dunn • Sunset Audi • Tonkon Torp LLP • Woodruff-Sawyer Oregon

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Members who donated $1,000 to support 125th Anniversary events and activities John Andrews Kim & John Bradley Stan Baumhofer Brown Bottle Society Robin & John Costic Doug & Paula Dawley Jamie Daigle Sarita Dua

Richard Horswell In memory of Cornelia P. Flynn Skip & Patsy Frank MacGregor Hall John Herman Nancy & John Herpers Honoring David Horstkotte’s year at MAC

William Jones, III McAlpin Group Win McCormack Men of the Board Marlis Miller & Dennis Thompson Robert L. Moir Roscoe Nelson III

Kandis & Bob Nunn James Perkins Julie Reiersgaard Sarah & Chris Remy M. Burke Rice Craig Ruble Jordan Schnitzer George Spencer

Trustee/anonymous Victor Petroff Women of the Board

Contact John Herman, MAC125th@theMAC.com for sponsorship opportunities. See the At Your Service desk for a Club 125 underwriters form.

ADMINISTRATIVE sanctions to the Board of Trustees. Recent House Committee actions approved by the board are listed below, along with reminders about the applicable club rules.

Multnomah Athletic Foundation Honorariums Honored individuals are listed in bold.

Memorials Dick Godfrey Martha Godfrey Dixon

Honoring Tom Hallman (loss of his father) Martha Godfrey Dixon Contributions made to the foundation are tax-deductible. For more information, contact Lisa Bendt at lbendt@themac.com or 503-517-2350.

House

House Committee Sanctions The House Committee enforces rules of conduct for members and guests by investigating infractions and recommending

Rules reminders Card Scanning: Failure to scan membership card more than five times for seniors and intermediates, and 10 times for juniors, in a calendar quarter.

Criminal Acts: Charges, indictments or conviction for misdemeanors or felonies.

Disregard for guest policies: Knowingly violating guest policies, including, but not limited to: failing to register athletic or social guests; failing to pay applicable guest fees; disregarding frequency restrictions for athletic guests or failing to comply with any aspect of current guest policies.

• Three junior members were suspended for one month each for three card-scanning violations within 12 months. The member signed in a social guest who was later found using the athletic facilities without an athletic guest pass.

• A 61-year-old member with 30 years’ tenure was suspended for six months with permanently revoked alcohol privileges at the club for criminal acts.

• A 16-year-old junior member was suspended for two months for disregard for guest

policies. The member helped two nonmembers gain access to and use the club.

• A 64-year-old senior member with 15 years’ tenure was suspended for two months for disregard for guest policies. The member’s two social guests used the athletic facility without the member having purchased athletic passes.

Child Care

Summer Hours Starting Soon Visit Child Care and check out all the fun we’re having – arts and crafts, sensory activities, storytime and more. You also can visit us on Facebook for a preview of our monthly classroom calendar.

Child Care summer hours: • Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

• Tuesday, Thursday – 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

(Child Care closes at 6 p.m. if there are no reservations) • Saturday – 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; 5:30-9 p.m. for Men’s Bar and Sunset Bistro reservations only. Saturday evening reservations must be made 24 hours in advance.

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Ball Saturday, September 24, 2016 6:30 p.m.-Midnight Celebrate Multnomah Athletic Club’s milestone anniversary at the 125 Ball.

Progressive party throughout the first floor of the club Gourmet dinner stations and specialty drinks Multiple live entertainment venues Black & gold celebratory cocktail attire encouraged $125 per couple | $62.50 single Early reservations are recommended: CE125 www.themac.com or 503-517-7235

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ADMINISTRATIVE

In Memoriam Gerald Lee Allen Dec. 26, 1933 – March 13, 2016 Senior family member Gerald “Gerry” Lee Allen, loving husband, father, grandfather, pilot, stockbroker and active volunteer in Portland arts and culture, passed away March 13 from an unexpected cardiac condition. He was 82.

Gerry was born Dec. 26, 1933, in Rockford, Ill., to Everett and Evelyn Allen.

In 1945, the family moved to Denver, where Gerry attended South High School, after which he graduated from Denver University with a degree in business administration and as a member of Beta Theta Pi. Gerry joined the U.S. Air Force in 1955, and trained to become a pilot, after which he served as a nuclear bomber pilot with the Strategic Air Command during the height of the Cold War. Gerry left the Air Force in 1960, eventually moving to Portland to settle down and raise a family. In late summer 1987, he met his beloved future wife, Jutta. Three months later, Gerry got a second chance at life with a heart transplant at OHSU. Gerry and Jutta eloped and married Dec. 9, 1988, on the one-year anniversary of his heart transplant.

Gerry took full advantage of his new lease on life afforded by his heart transplant, and embraced and celebrated life every day. While serving as a financial adviser with Morgan Stanley, Gerry became an active volunteer in the community, contributing his time and expertise to a variety of nonprofit organizations, such as the Portland Guadalajara Sister City Association, the Royal Rosarian Foundation, the Portland Opera Guild and the Metropolitan Opera National Council Oregon District. He was active with the Oregon Donor Program (Donate Life) and became a spokesperson and respected counselor to many people waiting for organ transplants. As a longtime member of MAC, Gerry served on many committees and enjoyed his daily workouts. Gerry was a member of the Royal Rosarians, and he enjoyed marching in the Starlight and Grand Floral parades.

One of the highlights of Gerry’s life took place in 2007, when he finally met the family of Scott Sykes, the donor of his heart, and was able to personally thank them for the remarkable gift of life their son’s heart provided him.

At the time of his passing, Gerry was one of the longest heart transplant survivors in Oregon (over 28 years).

He is survived by his wife, Jutta; daughters from a previous marriage, Tara, Erin and Kerry; stepson, Marc; grandchildren, Riley, Brady and Cody; and brother, Everett Allen Jr. Gerry’s spirit will live on, and he will be

remembered as a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and pillar of the Portland community.

A celebration of life for Gerry will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 1, at MAC. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Donate Life, Portland Opera Association or Portland State University College of the Arts.

Douglas Brenner June 12, 1956-Jan. 30, 2016 Senior family member Douglas Brenner died Jan. 30. He was 59.

Doug was the son of Bill and Nancy Brenner. He married Jennifer Bergstrom in 1988, and was the proud father of Mary Claire, Elizabeth and Doug. He attended Wilson High School and the University of Montana, Missoula.

Doug worked with Portland Parks & Recreation for 30 years, serving in positions from aquatics director to services manager.

His contributions and legacy will live on in aquatics, sports and the entire organization.

Doug swam the Columbia River Swim every Labor Day for 46 years. He was a longtime member of MAC. Doug was a mighty fan of the St. John Fisher Cardinals, Jesuit High School Crusaders, University of Oregon Ducks and the Oregon State Beavers, where his children played in many sports.

Memorial donations may be made to the Jesuit High School Foundation by calling Jesuit High School at 503-292-2663.

Charles E. Carlbom Aug. 20, 1934-March 16, 2016 Senior family member Charles E. Carlbom died March 16. He was 81.

Charles was born Aug. 20, 1934, in North Bend, to Lucille and Ernest Carlbom. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sue; daughters, Christine Sauer (Ron) and Julie Carlbom; sisters, Virginia Kindrick and Laura Carlbom; and grandchildren, Charlie, Betsy and Meg Sauer.

Chuck started his education in a two-room schoolhouse in Coos Bay. He graduated from Marshfield High School in 1952, then spent the next two years at Oregon State University.

He transferred to the University of Oregon in his junior year, where he met Sue Silverthorne.

The move to the U of O led to a wonderful 61-year marriage. Chuck earned a bachelor of science in Business Administration degree from the University of Oregon and was a member of the Theta Chi Fraternity.

With Sue by his side, Chuck spent five years on active duty in the U.S. Air Force traveling the world. Later, he served 18 years in the Air Force Reserve, working with the Air Force Academy. He retired with the rank of lieutenant colonel. Chuck received many

awards while serving, but was most proud of his Air Force Commendation Medal.

In 1962, he joined Western Kraft, which later became a part of Willamette Industries.

His first job with Western Kraft was on the yard crew, quite a change for a young Air Force captain. He later became a vice president of the company. In 1982, Chuck joined Western Family Foods as president and chief executive officer. He moved the company from San Francisco to Portland and expanded it throughout the country. He retired in 1997.

From 1998 to 2001 he served as president and CEO of United Grocers. Chuck was a member of the University of Oregon Business Advisory Council and served on the university’s Alumni Association Board. He served on the Portland State University Foundation Board as well as the PSU Business Advisory Board.

He led the creation of the Food Industry Leadership Center, which has become one of the leading food programs in the country. In June of 1996, Chuck was presented with an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Portland State University. He was on the Board of Directors of Oregon Transfer and SEI Investments. He was past board chairman and director emeritus of Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees, as well as president of Meals on Wheels.

Chuck always credited Sue for his success, referring to her as the wind beneath his wings.

He was a member of MAC, Portland Golf Club, president of the Arlington Club, and president of the Lang Syne Society of Portland.

Chuck’s passions included building and flying airplanes, skiing, running, riding his motorcycle and mentoring others. Chuck completed the Portland and New York marathons, and served as vice president of the Mount Hood Ski Patrol.

Memorial contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Foundation, OHSU Knight Cancer Institute or Meals on Wheels.

Larry Engelgau Aug. 15, 1941-Dec. 13, 2015 Senior family member Larry Palmer Engelgau died unexpectedly on Dec. 13.

He was 74.

Larry was born was born Aug. 15, 1941, at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center to Palmer and Hilda Engelgau. He married Elvita Provo on Dec. 16, 1961.

He was preceded in death by his sons, Todd and Warren. He is survived by Elvita; daughters, Amy and Julie; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and brother, Randy, and his family.

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Continued from page 23 management firm. In his spare time you could find him upland bird hunting in Montana, Idaho and Washington, or fishing anywhere in the world. He was a loved and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle, and will be greatly missed.

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Nov. 11, 1935-March 23, 2016 Senior preferred member Alice Morgan, Jane (Streitwieser), wife of David Stevenson Morgan (deceased), passed away peacefully March 23 at home, surrounded by family.

She was 80.

Alice fought a yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer following her husband’s own battle with the same cancer 12 years prior.

Alice was born in 1935 in Omaha, Nebraska, to Hans and Berdie Streitwieser.

The family migrated to Oregon during the Dust Bowl years in the late 1930s. Growing up as a child during World War II, Alice worked hard to help her family grow much of their own food and raise chickens and rabbits. She did manage to find time to enjoy her freedom by exploring the many forests and wetlands of her West Slope neighborhood.

When her mother died at an early age, she and her father moved to Hillsboro, where he married Ruth Ulin Streitwieser. The two were longtime business owners of Streitwieser Buick.

Alice attended B.W. Barnes Middle School and Hillsboro High School. She graduated from Pacific University with a degree in education and was a member of Alpha Kappa Gamma. Alice taught for 34 years in the Portland Public Schools, including Marysville School, and Atkinson, Multnomah and Arleta elementary schools. She took a special interest in every student. She frequently purchased books, toothbrushes and combs out of her own pocket.

In 1971, Alice married David S. Morgan and became mother to Philip and Emily. They enjoyed much of their time together traveling, cooking and gardening, as well as establishing many traditions with extended family. She also was a member of the Oregon Historical Society, The Portland Art Museum and MAC. Alice is survived by her son, Philip Morgan; grandsons, Taylor and Cody Morgan; daughter, Emily Uhl (Paul); grandsons, Simon and Matteo Uhl; sister, Linda Stine; nephew, Erik Stine; niece, Dagny Abel (Neil); and grandnephews, McLean and Theron Abel.

Donations may be made in Alice’s memory

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William James ‘Bill’ Moshofsky March 30, 1923-March 16, 2016 Senior preferred member William Moshofsky, known affectionately as Bill, passed away at home March 16, 2016, surrounded by his family.

A true gentleman, Bill’s sincerity makes people remember him as one of the kindest men they’ve ever met. An honest, highly intelligent man with impeccable integrity, Bill made one feel like the most important person in the room.

Born in Beaverton to Edward and Sophia Moshofsky, the third of seven children, Bill credited being raised on a farm during the Depression with preparing him for life.

Bill attended McKinley Grade School and graduated from Beaverton High School, the University of Oregon, and the University of Oregon Law School, all with honors. Serving as an Infantry Officer in World War II, his heroic efforts under fire in Germany led to a Bronze Star Medal for his “unrelenting vigor and enthusiasm.” He was recalled to service during the Korean Conflict as a JAGS officer.

Bill enjoyed a long and successful career, beginning with his work as an attorney.

He applied his law expertise during his 23 years at Georgia Pacific, many of those as Vice President for Government Affairs, Environment, and Transportation. Upon retirement from G-P, Bill’s love for his country and his desire to make a difference pushed him to run for U.S. Congress in 1982 and 1984. Following that, he was a partner in Moshofsky, DiLorenzo, and Dietz law firm.

Never one to slow down, Bill tirelessly devoted his time and talents to Oregonians in Action beginning in 1989. During his years at OIA, he served in a variety of capacities, helping thousands of Oregonians address private property rights concerns. Over his lifetime, Bill also was active in many professional, civic, and business organizations.

Bill joined MAC in 1966. He was a longtime Toastmaster at the Arlington Club, where he also was a member.

Bill is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy; his children, Brett (Sue), Sally (John Purcell), Mike (Betsy), and Mary Newman (Allen); and many grandchildren and great-children. His brothers, Art and Gerry, also survive him.

He was predeceased by his wife, Peggy, who passed away in 2003 (mother of Brett, Sally, and Mike), and by his wife, Nell, who died in 1956 (mother of Mary). Bill’s brothers, Ed and Dick, and sisters, Vange and Betty, also preceded him in death.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Oregonians in Action. WM

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Looking for a life-list trip across the globe? How about a long weekend of arts and culture? Either way, MAC has a trip that can help you explore more with less hassle. The club offers trips to Vietnam/Cambodia and Peru in 2017, a long weekend to experience Ashland in August, and a June journey to Astoria for the city's renowned music festival.

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What’s Included

Tuesday, May 30, 2017 to Tuesday, June 6, 2017 Discover the old and new of Peru – the emerging flavors of Lima and the ancient remnants of a lost civilization in the Andes.

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Meet your travel director at Lima International Airport. You will be escorted to the hotel in Lima’s trendy Miraflores district. Ask questions, take in the sights and sounds of the city, and enjoy your first evening in Peru.

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Explore both old and modern Lima this morning with an expert guide. Following breakfast, explore the Historic Centre of Lima, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The colonial structures feature beautiful facades and an abundance of ornate balconies. See the Archbishop Palace, Basilica Cathedral and the Larco Herrera Museum, where you will enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy an outdoor food market with native ingredients sourced from the Amazon. Enjoy a jungle fruit tasting, then sip a Pisco Sour while making authentic Peruvian dishes during a hands-on cooking class.

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this journey. It's panoramic windows provide incredible views of the magnificent landscapes along the way. Learn about how it is believed that Machu Picchu had been a royal estate or sacred religious site for Inca leaders. Hear the story about how the incredible site was uncovered by Yale archaeologist Hiram Bingham nearly a century ago. The site was built at the height of the Inca Empire and remains a historical marvel.

Enjoy lunch within Machu Picchu at the Sanctuary Lodge. After the tour, you have the remainder of the afternoon to explore the ruins after a majority of the other visitors have left the site.

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Take a short flight to Cusco in central Peru and head straight to the Sacred Valley, the heart of the Inca Empire. Your expert guide takes you to see the valley’s most significant sites, including Incan fortresses, underground chambers and more, before strolling through the colorful and world-renowned Pisac Market. Enjoy traditional Andean cuisine at the family-owned Doña Clorinda for lunch before relaxing at the mountain retreat where you’ll spend the evening.

After breakfast, travel to the remote village of Hatuncancha and spend the morning with native Peruvians, learning their way of life. Witness basket weaving and take the opportunity to participate in their agricultural activities.

Next, we travel to the spectacular ruins of Ollantaytambo, a quaint village and excellent example of Inca city planning.

The cobblestone streets are filled with the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Board the Vistadome train for our ride to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu. The Vistadome train is the perfect mode of transportation for

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Your second day at Machu Picchu starts early. An early bus takes us uphill for an activity-filled at the ruins. Depending on your interests, there are a variety of excursions available. You may choose to hike to Inti Punku , or “Sun Gate,” the original gateway to Machu Picchu that approaches the site along the Inca trail.

For the more adventurous type, you may be so inclined to make the strenuous hike up Huayna Picchu, the mountain behind Machu Picchu. It is an adrenaline-filed feat that rewards its climbers with unique and stunning views of the ruins below and surrounding mountains. Re-energize with lunch in Aguas Calientes before catching the Vistadome train back to Cusco.

This morning, discover the picturesque city of Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire. An expert local guide takes you to the city’s most important sites, included the Temple of the Sun, the openair San Pedro Market, and the San Blas Artists neighborhood. For lunch, head just outside the city for a special Andean shaman offering and lunch at a countryside villa. It’s a truly special gathering.

Transfer from your hotel to the local airport for flights to Lima. Upon arrival at the Lima International Airport, a guide will assist with outbound flights. Or, continue on to Guayaquil for an optional five-night Galapagos extension.

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› Seven nights of accommodations at deluxe hotels, including all taxes and fees. › Meals as listed on the itinerary: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 5 dinners, plus limited alcoholic beverages › All private excursions described in the itinerary along with services of local speakers, guides, entrance fees, gratuities and transportation › Full guiding services of a dedicated Experi Travel Director throughout › Private airport transfers on the first and last scheduled day of the the program with porterage › Internal airfare and transfers during the program › Not included: Pre-and post-trip accommodations and associated expenses; air and land transportation to/from host cities; all types of personal insurance; personal expenses › Ready for more adventure? The travel company Experi offers a week-long extension to Ecuador’s famed archipelago, the Galápagos Islands. › Special Group Rate of $4,495 per person based on double occupancy in U.S. dollars.

CONTACT › info@experi.com › 206-905-4260 › experi.com LEARN MORE › Experi travel group visits the club on May 31. See page 37 for details.

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Friday, Nov 10, 2017 to Sunday, Nov 19, 2017 Whether by junk boat, Vespa scooter, sampan or bicycle, there are many ways to discover the exotic and colorful country of Vietnam.

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Upon arrival at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport you are met by your travel director and accompanied to your hotel for check-in.

Discover the flavors and colors of Hanoi’s busy street markets with a local foodie expert and blogger. Enjoy breakfast like locals, with a big steaming bowl of Pho. Vietnam’s national dish is hearty, flavorful and the perfect way to start a busy day on your feet. Visit one of the city’s last remaining wet markets. Sample a few tidbits of tasty morsels here and there as we walk through the market, and will help you find the best banh xeo, bun cha or hoa qua dam. Next, visit some of Hanoi’s most important sites, including Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and private residence, One Pillar Pagoda, and the Temple of Literature.

Travel through Northern Vietnam’s rural countryside to the nation’s first capital, Hoa Lu. Pick up a bike already waiting for you and cycle along a trail to the temples dedicated to Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang of the Dinh Dynasty, and Emperor Le Dai Hanh of the Le Dynasty. The route travels through stunning limestone karst valleys on the way to Tam Coc, where you enjoy a Vietnamese lunch. Afterward, board a private sampan for a leisurely cruise.

The more adventurous can climb up to Bich Dong Pagoda on nearby Ngu Nhac Mountain.

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Rise early to begin the drive along the Red River Delta to Halong Bay, where you board a luxury boat for two days of cruising in emerald waters. Halong Bay is a spectacular scattering of islands dotted with sculpted limestone grottoes that rise from the water like dragons’ teeth. Enjoy hiking, visiting a fishing a village and, if you’re up for it, a sunset kayak trip to a secluded lagoon.

Greet the sunrise with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Afterward, stay on board and relax, or hike up and down 600 steps to one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay. Check out after breakfast and travel to Hanoi to catch a flight to Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon.

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Saigon is a city bursting with energy and vitality, and one of the best ways to see it is aboard a Vespa bike. Learn about the region’s fascinating bird culture, visit the monument to Thich Quang Duc, the Buddhist monk who burned himself to death during the Vietnam War, and visit Chinatown. Visit Reunification Palace and the CIA’s former office before driving down Dong Khoi Street. After a brief trip to the hotel to freshen up, join a celebrity chef in his cooking studio for dinner.

Catch a speedboat for a 90-minute journey to Cu Chi. The Cu Chi Tunnels consist of a incredible underground network constructed by the Vietnamese resistance fighters during both of the French and American wars. Enjoy a picnic lunch on board the boat during the ride back to Saigon, and get prepared for a highenergy night on the town. Experienced Vespa drivers will take you through packed city streets to sample snacks from several street vendors and bars on your way to a traditional quan (beer hall) for dinner and drinks.

Enjoy a private transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for flights to Siem Reap, Cambodia, your base for exploring the fabled temples of Angkor, the ancient capital of the Khmer Empire.

Your explorations start with the temples of the Small Circuit. The most well known of these is Ta Prohm, built in the mid 12th century. Ta Prohm is unique in that it has been left largely as it was found: overgrown by jungle trees and vines, with many parts of the temple crumbling to the ground. Next, visit Cambodia’s most-famous temple, Angkor Wat, which is featured on Cambodia’s national flag.

In the afternoon, visit the ancient city of Angkor Thom.

After breakfast at the hotel, we take a trip through the Cambodian countryside to visit Angkor Silk Farm. Afterward, enjoy lunch at The Square 24 restaurant and an afternoon of leisure in Siem Reap. After a late check-out from the hotel, a guide will escort you to the Siem Reap International Airport for your flight home. WM May 2016

› Nine nights of accommodations at luxury hotels, including all taxes and fees › One night accommodations aboard a luxury sailing yacht, including all taxes and fees › Meals as listed on the itinerary: nine breakfasts, seven lunches and six dinners › All private excursions described in the itinerary, along with services of local speakers, guides, entrance fees, gratuities and transportation › Full guiding services of a dedicated Experi Travel Director throughout › Internal airfares and airport transfers during the program › Private airport transfers on the first and last scheduled day of the program with porterage › Not included: Pre-and post-trip accommodations and associated expenses; air and land transportation to/from host cities; all types of personal insurance; personal expenses › Special Group Rate of $4,995 per person based on double occupancy in U.S. dollars.

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Group size is 8-30 people.

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MAC returns to Ashland for the Shakespeare Festival, wine tasting and more. ›Thursday, Aug. 25 through Sunday, Aug. 28

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AC’s Ashland tour, featuring the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, returns in August. Enjoy an extended weekend of plays, shopping, relaxing and reveling in the charm of this quaint town. The trip is for all ages, individuals and families.

A motor coach departs MAC at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25 and returns the evening of Sunday, Aug. 28. The tour and entertainment portion is $435 per person and includes transportation, two lunches en route, three plays of your choice, optional day excursions and the company of a host. Lodging costs are separate. Additional plays, lectures, backstage tours and OSF noon events are available for separate purchase.

A block of rooms is reserved for the group at the Plaza Inn and Suites at Ashland Creek, a boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Ashland, just steps away from Lithia Park, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Guests enjoy a complimentary expanded hot breakfast, complimentary wine and cheese reception on Friday and Saturday evenings from 5 to 6 p.m., and a late-night treat of fresh baked cookies and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. The cost for either single king/queen or deluxe queen room is $230 per night, tax inclusive.

The OSF 2016 schedule includes the following plays: Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare, directed by Christopher Liam Moore; Great Expectations, world premier adaptation by Penny Metropulos and Linda Alper, from the novel by Charles Dickens;

Roe world premier by Lisa Loomer, directed by Bill Rauch; Timon of Athens by William Shakespeare, directed by Amanda Dehnert; The Yeomen of the Guard, music by Arthur Sullivan, world premier adaptation by Sean Graney, Andra Velis Simon and Matt Kahler, directed by Sean Graney; Vietgone by Qui Nguyen, directed by May Adrales; Hamlet by William Shakespeare, directed by Lisa Peterson; The Wiz, book by William F. Brown, music and lyrics by Charlie Smalls, from the novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, directed by Robert O’Hara; The Winter’s Tale by William Shakespeare, directed by Desdemona Chiang.

Show times are either 1:30 p.m. or 8 p.m., depending on selection. Members select three plays at times of their choosing, between the hours of 8 p.m. Thursday and 8 p.m. Saturday. This may include any combination of matinees or evenings. A complete calendar listing is available from Member Events upon request.

Members not attending matinee shows may take advantage of two optional day excursions. On Friday, the group’s motor coach sets out for a day of wine tasting in the beautiful hills of the Rogue Valley. Saturday the bus travels to historic Jacksonville, called “One of America’s Top-10 Coolest Small Towns” by Frommers.

Contact Member Events at 503-517-7270 for more information or to register. All lodging and theater reservations are handled through MAC Member Events. Please provide your room and play selection upon registering. WM May 2016

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Seniors enjoy a summer night's Symphony in this Oregon coastal town. ›Saturday, June 25 through Sunday, June 26

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n the banks of the Columbia River, surrounded by forest, mountains and sea, MAC senior members can enjoy the sights and sounds of the Astoria Music Festival, on Saturday, June 25. “Historically Hip” Astoria has experienced a renaissance in the last few years, with unique galleries, superb restaurants and award-winning brewpubs. This summer evening getaway features a Symphonic Showcase at the historic Liberty Theater, a matinee Chamber Music and Chat, and two lodging options.

A charter bus leaves MAC at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 25 and arrives in Astoria around noon, and the group enjoys lunch before check-in. After check-in, head to the Liberty Theater for an evening of music and entertainment.

Happy Hour with Sergey and Friends, 4 p.m.

Tchaikovsky Competition Gold Medal cellist Sergey Antonov hosts an informal matinee of Chamber Music and Chat. Artists and repertoire to be announced.

Symphonic Showcase, 7:30 p.m.

Russian pianist Ilya Kazantsev, gold medal winner in the International Chopin Competition, plays the composer’s romantic second concerto. San Diego Symphony Concertmaster Jeff Thayer and Detroit Symphony Associate Principal Violist James Van Valkenberg are featured soloists in Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante,

and the Festival Orchestra dances through Stravinsky’s Pulcinella Ballet Suite.

The tour cost is $185 per person and includes transportation, lunch on Saturday, tickets to Chamber Music and Chat and Symphonic Showcase, and the company of a host. Non-member guests are welcome. Lodging costs are not included in tour cost.

Members may select from the following lodging options for the night of Saturday, June 25.

The Cannery Pier Hotel is $395 for a deluxe king waterfront room. A limited number of deluxe double queen waterfront rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Named “one of the top 25 hotels in the West” by Sunset Magazine, the Cannery Pier Hotel was built on the site of the former Union Fish Cannery, 600 feet into the river.

The Holiday Inn Express and Suites Astoria is $240 for a single king or double queen riverfront guest room. Located beneath the Astoria-Megler Bridge, the waterfront Holiday Inn Express and Suites Astoria is a perfect choice for those who desire practical amenities and quality service without the high cost of a boutique hotel.

Contact Member Events at 503-517-7265 for more details or to register. Please provide your room selection upon registering. WM

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Learn More About Experi Group Travel Adventures ›6 p.m. Tuesday, May 31 This year, MAC is working with Experi, a company based in Bainbridge Island, Washington, to bring the Peru and Vietnam/ Cambodia trips to members.

Experi creates and operates the world’s best travel programs for like-minded groups – like MAC travelers. The company helps small groups travel together, painlessly and effortlessly, to the best places in the world. Experi does all the work. You get to focus on being together in the world’s best destinations.

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Informational session Learn more about MAC’s upcoming international group travel opportunities during an informational session from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 31 from 6-7 p.m. Experi group travel will go over the day by day itineraries for both international trips and answer questions.

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AC T I V I T I E S

Social Activities

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nd … they’re … off! After three hugely successful years, the Social Activities Committee brings back Derby Day on Saturday, May 7. This year, the event moves to the Reading Lounge.

Members and guests can bet on race winners through an enhanced betting system and are invited to break out their big hats and Derby attire for a classy party, whether they’re Derby fans or not.

Beginning at 1 p.m. and wrapping up around 4:30 p.m., participants are invited to mix and mingle, watch the race on multiple TVs, participate in the best hat and best-dressed contests, and enjoy hors d’oeuvres with a Southern flair and a nohost bar with drink specials.

The cost is $37 for members and $44 for guests.

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Derby Day party returns from 1-4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7, in the Reading Lounge.

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ACTIVITIES MACorps

Volunteer Appreciation and Open House Come to this open house from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, May 12, if you are interested in hearing about and/or signing up for volunteer activities this year. MAC has great opportunities for members to volunteer for social, athletic and service-oriented projects. Volunteering is a wonderful opportunity for members to meet one another, have fun and give back to the club community. It takes many helping hands to successfully carry out some of the large MAC events.

MACorps Volunteers is a group of club members motivated to engage with and on behalf of MAC in the spirit of community through service. This group is not a committee, but volunteers receive periodic emails about opportunities. You can help on a one-day project or for just a few hours when your calendar permits.

During this event, we thank our active MACorps volunteers and sign up new volunteer members. Light refreshments are served, as well as one hosted drink per person. Register online at theMAC.com or call At Your Service 503-517-7235.

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re you interested in meeting other singles in the MAC community who enjoy such activities such as hiking, walking, sports outings, arts and lectures, music, theater and more? We’ve planned a get together on Friday, May 6, for members in their 50s and 60s who want to find other people who share their passions.

This is a great opportunity for like-minded individuals to connect with one another in an informal atmosphere.

The event is from 5-7 p.m. in the Reading Lounge. There is a no-host bar.

Guests are welcome. The cost is $5 for members; $7 guests. Register online at theMAC.com. For more information, contact atyourservice@themac.com or 503-517-7235.

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Annual Volunteer opportunities Service projects • MAC Trail Ivy Pull • Red Cross Blood Drive • Holiday Giving Tree

Athletic events • MAC Open gymnastics tournament • Ski Movie Night • Various athletic events

Social activities • Children’s Easter Egg Hunt • Children’s Halloween Party • Children’s Holiday Party • Holiday Decorating WM

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Club Scrapbook 1. MAC children get the Courtside Kids experience at a recent Trail Blazers game. Throughout the season, the MAC VIP nights program offered a select number of children ages 14 and younger the opportunity to high five Blazers players as they entered the court for warm-ups.

2. Ione Clair shows spirit at the Early Birds St. Patrick’s Day celebration at St. Patrick’s Church in Northwest Portland.

3. Louise Runkle had a lucky morning at Bingo Breakfast, winning two prizes, a MAC gym bag and Timbers tickets. The Early Birds and Social Activities committees hosted the event.

4. Wayne Pickard, left, poses with Steve Tidrick, former MAC general manager. Tidrick was one of many longtime members and staff who attended Pickard’s retirement party. Pickard retired at the end of March after a 33-tenure as MAC’s head tennis pro.

5. Oregon All-Star Alzena Henry prepares focuses on the basket as Washington All-Star Makenna Woodfolk guards during the MAFsponsored 22nd annual Northwest Shootout.

6. As part of the Northwest Shootout, the Oregon All-Stars and coaches ran a free basketball clinic at Eastside Portland Community Center.

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Portland Stags Family Friday Coming off their season-opening win over the Seattle Rainmakers, members of the Portland’s Major League Ultimate team, in conjuction with MAC Youth programs, held an ultimate-themed Family Friday on April 15.

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Children’s Easter Egg Hunt

MAC children raced into sectioned areas of the West Gym to collect eggs stuffed with candy and tickets good for prizes. Held indoors this year, the membersonly annual event again featured the Easter Bunny and children dressed for the festive occasion.

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Activities

Critically acclaimed Oregon author and songwriter Willy Vlautin visits MAC during the Evening Literary Group’s discussion Tuesday, May 24.

125 Ball

Guests Welcome at 125 Ball Celebrate MAC’s milestone anniversary at the 125 Ball from 6:30 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Sept. 24. Enjoy a progressive party throughout the first floor of the club, gourmet dinner stations, specialty drinks and multiple live entertainment venues. Black and gold celebratory cocktail attire is encouraged. The cost is $62.50 per person; guests are welcome.

Reserve at theMAC.com or call 503-517-7235.

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20s/30s

WAC, Wine and the Willamette Valley Spend a spring day tasting your way through the Willamette Valley with 20s and 30s from Washington Athletic Club on Saturday, May 14. Join us for a motor coach tour of America’s premier pinot-producing area, with stops at three of the region’s best wineries and a gourmet sack lunch with a glass of wine. The cost is $90.

MAC and WAC previously have gathered for a Timbers match, and Blazers and Mariners games. This time, we’re skipping sports in favor of a scenic adventure. Call Member Events at 503-517-7265 with questions.

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After Hours at Sunset Bistro As summer approaches, keep an eye out for 20s/30s After Hours at Sunset Bistro.

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Balladeers

Singers Schedule Summer Rehearsals The Balladeers celebrated turning 75 in grand style in April, with a well-attended anniversary show in The Ballroom.

The group mixed old standards with new songs, and the performance included exciting appearances by operatic tenor Brian Tierney and Celtic musicians Chad Southwell and Channing Dodson. And, a new star was born when the Balladeers’ own bass Bill Friesen sang For I Am a Pirate King from Gilbert and Sullivans’ The Pirates of Penzance.

The Balladeers have three summer rehearsals on Thursdays, June 16, July 21 and Aug. 18. There will be a picnic, too.

“We like these summer rehearsals because they help us keep our edge when we start again in September,” said Director Scott Tuomi.

Male members interested in contributing to a moving musical experience should drop in on a Balladeers rehearsal at 7:15 p.m. on Thursdays in the third-floor Activities Classroom. Contact Mandy Beasley at mbeasley@themac.com for more information.

Activities Book Groups

Exploring Churchhill’s Complicated Life The Morning Readers discuss David Laugh’s No More Champagne, a biography of Winston Churchill, on Thursday, May 12. Churchill saved Europe from Hitler, saved it again with warnings about Soviet Communism, and created the European Convention on Human Rights, one of the most eloquent expressions of human freedoms ever written. But early on in life, he gambled away his inheritance, relied on his family’s wealth and worked tirelessly as a journalist to pay off his debts.

The group discusses John Grisham’s popular Rogue Lawyer on Thursday, June 9. The story details Sebastian Rudd, an attorney who works out of a bulletproof van and takes cases others ignore. Rudd is one of John Grisham’s most colorful, outrageous and vividly drawn characters yet.

Future reads include Dance of the Bones

by J.A. Jance in July, Fall of Giants by Ken Follett in August, and Swerve by Stephen Greenblatt in September.

Morning Book Club meets at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month.

–Rea Janes

Oregon Author Visits Evening Readers MAC’s Evening Literary Group welcomes Portland-based author and musician Willy Vlautin to its gathering on Tuesday, May 24. Vlautin spends an hour discussing his life and work, and the impact it has on his novels and music.

Vlautin is also the founder of the critically acclaimed band Richmond Fontaine.

Born and raised in Reno, Nevada, Vlautin played the guitar and wrote songs as a teen. This immersion into music lead to writing stories, and his first novel, The Motel Life, was published in 2006. Driven by Vlautin’s dark, storylike songwriting, Richmond Fontaine has been critically acclaimed at home and in Europe.

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Activities He persuades his brother to leave town, certain the police will blame him. From there, Vlautin weaves a tale of depression, escape, and bad choices with gritty but earthy storytelling. The brothers come from an existence unknown to many of us.

The Motel Life won the Nevada Siler Pen Award in 2007 and is one of the few works of fiction to make the Washington Post’s Top 25 books of 2007. It was released as a movie in 2013. Vlautin currently lives in Scappoose.

The Evening Literary Readers are delighted to share the author and his debut novel with MAC members and friends at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 24.

–Martha Godfrey Dixon/Ed Doyle

Family Events MAC’s annual Street Fair returns to the Turnaround in June with performances from MAC dancers and activities for the entire family.

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The evening also includes a discussion of The Motel Life, a story of Frank and Jerry Lee Flannigan, two down-and-out brothers living a meager existence in Reno. Moving from cheap motel to cheap motel, working at add jobs and drinking heavily, theirs is a life of near vagrancy when Jerry Lee accidentally hits and kills a teenage boy during a blizzard.

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Street Fair Transforms the Turnaround Mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 22, for the Street Fair, a clubwide event in the Turnaround for all ages. The Turnaround is filled with activities, games and a stage with entertainment from 4-6 p.m.

The MAC Elite Dancers are featured. This family-friendly event is complimentary for members; no guests please. No registration is required.

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Activities Listen and Learn

Speakers Dish on Darwin, Stress Listen and Learn lectures are $5 for members and $7 for guests, unless otherwise specified. Register online at theMAC.com.

Contact At Your Service at 503-517-7235 or AtYourService@themac.com for more information.

Why Was Darwin on HMS Beagle?

The History of Evolution 9-10:30 a.m. Monday, May 9 The HMS Beagle is the famous ship that Charles Darwin sailed around the world in during the 1830s. This voyage sparked many of the ideas that led to his theory of evolution though natural selection. Yet the voyage of this British Navy vessel was not planned to ferry the young naturalist across the oceans; his presence on board was almost a coincidence. This presentation is about how the story of Darwin’s early development as a naturalist intersects with the history of international politics, naval strategy, imperial expansion, global trade and anti-slavery activism. Presented by Richard Beyler, history professor at Portland State University.

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MACNet

Network with LikeMinded Members Members and their guests are invited to practice networking skills and meet other MAC professionals at MACNet, the club’s business networking group, at 7:30 a.m.

Wednesday, May 11. MACNet meets the second Wednesday of each month in an informal format over continental breakfast.

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It’s time for the MelloMacs’ Annual Spring Sing-along. Everyone is invited – friends, relatives, the whole gang – to The Ballroom on Friday, May 6, to sing along with’50s and ’60s Rock ’n’ Roll. The Sing-along is the MelloMacs’ way of thanking club members for supporting the group for the past 50 years.

This ever-fun event is a bittersweet performance for the MelloMacs; not only is it the culmination of a long season of labor but it also is the end of a long season of camaraderie and mutual support. The summer hiatus brings refreshment and renewal, plus a great picnic/midsummer reunion as MelloMac lives return to “normal.”

The MelloMacs feel honored to represent MAC throughout the city, and the group strives to be exemplary ambassadors. The group’s heartfelt thanks go to director Gus Pappelis for his gifted leadership; to pianist Kit Taylor for his amazing adaptability; to past chairman Scott Schaffer for his dedication and willingness to serve; to the retiring committee members for their service; and to Susan Kirschner for her willingness to chair the MelloMacs for the coming season.

The MelloMacs return in September.

Contact Member Events for more information at 503-517-7265.

–Leon Drennan

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So many members age 65 and “better” have been enjoying Wednesday’s Senior Happy Hour in the Sports Pub from 3-6 p.m. that the large round table often is filled and the crowd spills over to surrounding tables.

Many have become regulars, and there are always new members checking out what that big cheerful crowd is all about. So far we haven’t had to check ID! With the great success of Senior Happy Hour, it seems like a good idea to try another

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Belt out your favorite tunes from the ’50s and ’60s during the MelloMacs rock ‘n’ roll Spring Sing-along on Friday, May 6 in The Ballroom. day and time for seniors to gather to enjoy camaraderie and great MAC food. So how about brunch? Join other cheerful and interesting senior members and guests at 10 a.m.

Monday, May 23. Look for signs and friends at the tables just outside the Sports Pub to take advantage of the breakfast buffet, offered from 6:30-10:30 a.m. at a special price for seniors – $8.98, including coffee and juice.

Seniors Teaching Seniors The first sessions of “seniors teaching seniors” were popular. All attendees, including the two volunteer tutors, left feeling that they had new ideas for how to use their iPhones. Participants worked one-on-one or in small groups. Seniors were able to learn a few new things without becoming overwhelmed. Engaging a few junior members to help with future tech sessions may provide opportunities for students to fulfill volunteer requirements, and even begin cross-generational friendships within the club.

Hopefully, this model will extend to other topics such as “Telling Our Stories,” or “Sharing Heritage and History,” or even become “Members helping Members” with tutoring sessions for students needing help with homework. Please share topics that might appeal to you. Email Chris Smith at chrissmith40@gmail.com or call 503-274-0354.

–Ardith Stensland

Upcoming senior classes There are two classes beginning in May that may appeal to seniors. AARP offers its smart driver course at MAC beginning Monday, May 9, and social media guru Sarah Moon offers Social Media Jumpstart beginning Tuesday, May 10. For details, see the Spring Class Guide, visit theMAC.com or contact At Your Service at atyourservice@ themac.com or 503-517-7235.

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This comedic masterpiece spans the entirety of history, with one ordinary American family that lives through it all.

Dad just invented the wheel; Cain is throwing rocks at the neighbor kid; mammoths and dinosaurs lounge in the family room; and mom frets about how to get all those animals on the boat, two-by-two. Through Ice Ages, Biblical floods and political conventions, the Antrobus family of Excelsior, New Continued on page 49

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Members may use the code MACNIGHT to receive $38 tickets to The Skin of Our Teeth.

MAC members get to enjoy a post-show discussion with members of the cast or creative team following the performance. Purchase tickets online at: http://tickets.artistsrep.org/ single/SelectSeating.aspx?p=5236

See The Lion King at the Keller in August Purchase tickets to selected shows at the Keller with MAC and receive discounted tickets and motor coach transportation to and from the show.

Disney’s The Lion King 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, $78 (opening night) 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, $86 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, $104 See the Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation that Newsweek calls “a landmark event in entertainment.” Marvel at the

The Pulitzer Prize-winning play, The Skin of Our Teeth, comes to Artists Repertory Theatre in June. MAC members enjoy special pricing on tickets. breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by a cast of more than 40 actors. Wonder at the inspiration of award-winning director Julie Taymor, who created visual images for this show that you’ll remember forever. Thrill to

the pulsating rhythms of the African Pridelands and an unforgettable score including Elton John and Tim Rice’s Oscar-winning song Can You Feel The Love Tonight and Circle of Life.

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n Sarah Blair

Al Tauscher

Awards Granted to Exceptional Young MAC Members

n Anna Rumaner

n Nicole Marchesi

n Emily King

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n 1995, Multnomah Athletic Club established a tradition of honoring outstanding young members with the Al Tauscher Junior and Teen Recognition Award. Tauscher was an inspirational instructor, coach and youth mentor who joined MAC as an athletic member in 1915 and continued that association until his retirement in 1983.

Each year the Member Events Committee accepts award nominations and reviews the candidates. The award has recognized and honored more than 100 teen and junior members. The award includes two age groups: juniors (grades six through eight) and teens (grades nine through 12). A nominee must demonstrate exceptional leadership, inspirational behavior, great teamwork, and participation in extracurricular interests, and community service. Nominees must attain a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 for juniors and 3.5 for teens, and must participate in MAC social and athletic activities. The winners were honored at an awards banquet on April 27.

Following are profiles of the seven teen and four junior award recipients.

n Teen Award Recipient

Sarah Blair Sunset High School n 12th Grade Sarah Blair is an exceptional young woman who continuously excels and leads others in many school and church activities, and has been a dedicated participant in the MAC Dance program for 10 years.

Blair started creative dance classes as a preschooler and participated in many camps and activities at MAC. She has continued to dance with jazz, ballet, tap and contemporary classes.

“Dance has taught me discipline, given me confidence, and built my teamwork skills, which have helped me be a better leader in church and student government at my school,” Blair says.

Blair is a nine-year participant in Girl Scouts, receiving the Bronze Award. She has served as the Youth Elder at Valley Presbyterian Church, and has travelled annually on Youth Mission trips in the United States and Nicaragua. Blair also volunteers at the Oregon Food Bank, Sunshine

Food Pantry, and prepares and serves meals at a soup kitchen.

Blair is proud of her leadership role at Sunset High School.

She served as an ASB delegate her sophomore year, ASB secretary her junior year, and is currently ASB Vice President. Respected by students and faculty, Blair is a member of National Honor Society. She maintains a 4.0 GPA while fulfilling the requirements for the International Baccalaureate diploma, and plans to pursue a medical degree.

n Teen Award Recipient

Emily King Grant High School n 12th Grade Al Tauscher Award recipient Emily King, a senior at Grant High School, has achieved many successes as a student, athlete and musician. She believes a good leader “should be patient, hardworking and willing to adapt to challenges they may face.”

King has taken full advantage of MAC opportunities. A regular participant in camps and classes, as a

Ava Klash West Sylvan Middle School n 7th Grade

Klash excels as a seventh grader at West Sylvan. She maintains a 4.0 GPA while enrolled in the rewarding and challenging Spanish Immersion program. She has been in the dual language

n Junior Award Recipient

junior she was an avid tennis player and a member of the junior tennis team. As a high school athlete she plays softball and basketball and spends time in the batting cages and on the basketball courts at MAC. King plays the baritone sax and was active in middle school and high school band, participating in jazz, symphonic, pep and marching bands.

She won the Director’s Award in middle school and earned most valuable musician as a member of the symphonic band her freshman year.

She continues to play the guitar and piano.

Emily is proud of her leadership role on Grant High School’s Softball team, where she has been a four-year varsity starter. She helped improve player communications on and off the field, and has served as a role model for younger athletes. Emily served as captain for two years, received the

program since kindergarten.

She says that her friends in the program feel like “brothers and sisters” because they have been together for so long. Now that she is in middle school, she has also taken up the task of learning a third language, Arabic. Her teacher says that she is constantly open to the challenge and encourages others around her to do the same. She is also involved in the Learn to Row program at Rose City Rowing, where she enjoys taking in the beautiful sunset over the Portland skyline.

team’s MVP Award her sophomore year, and was a second team All-City selection all three years. She also volunteers as a coach and umpire for Wilshire Riverside Little League.

A member of National Honor Society, Emily maintains a 3.96 GPA and is an active volunteer in her community. Her future plans are to attend the University of Iowa and pursue a degree in civil engineering.

n Teen Award Recipient

Nicole Marchesi Lincoln High School n 11th Grade Nicole Marchesi is a young lady on a mission. As an 11th grader at Lincoln High School, Nicole is setting her sights on dual undergraduate degrees in business and language

Ella Howe is not only a good student and athlete, she is a very strong contributor to her community.

“Howe is a sweet, kind, and thoughtful person. She often thinks of others before herself” says her mother, Laura Howe. Howe gives to her community not only through her efforts but with her valuable time.

She is actively involved in the MAC Junior Events Committee, Girl Scouts and the National Charity League.

Ella Howe

West Sylvan Middle School n 8th Grade

As an eighth grader at West Sylvan Middle School, Howe works hard and says she “constantly pushes” herself to go the distance.

She enjoys mentoring new students at school. The principal often asks

Outside of school, Klash is very involved at MAC. She is a member of the Junior Events Committee and has recently been appointed co-chair for the 2016-17 committee year. She loves the MAC Dance program and enjoys rehearsals and spending time with her friends.

Klash also is a member of the Ovation Training Show Choir, which is part of the highly respected Portland Choirs organization.

Through Girl Scouts, she earned many valuable leadership skills while mentoring others, and has learned the importance of giving back to the community.

n Junior Award Recipient

Ava Klash is an exceptional student who enjoys participating in multiple athletic activities and being involved in her community.

Some of her activities include rowing, dance, choir and Girl Scouts. Upon meeting her, one understands why her mentors agree she is a “sincerely happy and friendly” young woman who is always “ready with a smile.”

(Mandarin) while continuing her passion for rowing.

Marchesi had pursued swimming and dance at MAC before falling in love with gymnastics. She began competing for the MAC gymnastics team at age 8. “Having enjoyed 10 great years in the gymnastics program, I was ready to try something new.”

Nicole began rowing for the Rose City Rowing Club (coxswain) and quickly learned that it requires members to work together to support each other.

“I realized I had a desire for leading and inspiring others to never give up, as I do when supporting women in country music.”

Her love of country music has developed into a campaign, Next Women of Country, dedicated to helping new female artists achieve their dreams. Marchesi has even created a blog, with a mission to help female

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her to show new students around and make sure they feel comfortable in their new surroundings.

Basketball is a big part of Howe’s extracurricular activities.

She has been active in Lincoln youth basketball for three years.

She enjoys being a part of the team because it has taught her very valuable leadership and teamwork skills.

Howe spends a lot of her time contributing to her community inside and outside of school. She is currently co-chair of the MAC Junior Committee, where she enjoys planning for such things

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as the popular Junior Dances and volunteering at children’s holiday events. Howe also volunteers as a camp counselor at a Girl Scout camp during the summer. She leads second graders in many fun activities like crafts, cooking, songs and hikes. But most of her community service is done through her involvement with the National Charity League (NCL). Her three favorite philanthropies to volunteer for are Special Olympics, Elm Court and Friends of the Children.

Just recently, Howe received the ‘Modelette Award’ from NCL. She earned this award by volunteering double the required amount of hours.

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Elana von der Heyden Oregon Episcopal School n 8th Grade

von der Heyden has been a MAC member since she was 6

Marchesi

n Teen Award Recipient

n Junior Award Recipient

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Combining her passions of helping others and country music, Nicole co-sponsored a fundraising event/ benefit concert for Days for Girls International, an organization dedicated to empowering girls worldwide with dignity, health and safety. This event not only raised awareness of the organization, it spotlighted two emerging female county music artists who performed at the event. Nicole and her partner for the event secured the location, catering, donations and online marketing, for an evening that netted an unexpected $12,000. It is this type of passion and dedication that leads MAC Gymnastics Coach Sheila Brewer to say, “I know Nicole will be successful in anything she chooses to do.”

Sutton Warmkessel Catlin Gabel School n 6th Grade

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years old, and is very active in the club, participating in the tennis, squash, gymnastics, swimming and dance programs. But she found her love in MAC’s climbing program in 2010 during an afterschool program. She was quickly noticed and recruited, and by 2011, she was competing for the program.

She has excelled, representing MAC at the highest level of the sport in bouldering, finishing 16th in 2012 and 30th in 2015 at the USA Youth National Climbing Championship. “I love working with the coaches and the climbers, to challenge myself as a climber, and as a leader for those who are younger,” she says.

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Anna Rumaner Lincoln High School n 10th Grade A sophomore at Lincoln High School, Anna Rumaner ewmbodies the criteria for the Al Tauscher Award.

She is a gifted athlete, competing as a member of the MAC Gymnastics Team for a number of years, during which she received a first place award in uneven bars at Regionals.

Coaches and teammates admire her humor, dedication to the sport, and her compassion and ability to support others on the team.

Rumaner retired from gymnastics last year to pursue a new athletic endeavor, as a member on the Rose City Rowing Club. She has taken to the sport quickly and enthusiastically,

It’s been a big year for our youngest Al Tauscher Award winner, Sutton Warmkessel. At his third USA Youth National Climbing Championship, representing the MAC Climbing Program in Wisconsin, he finished 25th. Drew White, Sutton’s climbing coach, said, “While competing and practicing, Sutton always works hard and has a positive attitude, setting a great example for the younger kids who look up to him.” In addition to participating in the MAC Climbing Program, Warmkessel has also been active in the MAC Outdoor Activity Program, enjoying kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, caving and hiking.

Von der Heyden’s specific community service, however, is what sets her apart. Elana has eagerly and willingly volunteered at the Portland Marathon supporting her climbing team, at equestrian competitions, at the Oregon Food Bank, Loaves and Fishes, Neighborhood House, and several other local organizations.

At school, she participated in a twoday leadership program, where she learned about the importance of leadership and teamwork, and was then evaluated on her leadership traits. Elana also recently earned her Red Cross babysitting certificate at MAC; parents, be advised and take note.

n Junior Award Recipient

“Diligent. Conscientious.

Respectful.” These were the exact words two of Elana von der Heyden’s teachers used to describe her while recommending her for the Al Tauscher Award. Academically, it is easy to tout her accolades: she earns a 3.9 at the Oregon Episcopal School, placed second at the OES Science Expo and is a model student.

“I appreciate what she brings to class every day: a willingness to do the work, a calm maturity, a sense of humor, and a positive attitude,” says Dennis Chang, her eighth grade algebra teacher.

devoting numerous hours to training; hence, she has been promoted to the difficult and important position of coxswain.

Demonstrating her leadership skills, Rumaner co-sponsored a fundraising event to support Days for Girls International, an organization dedicated to empowering girls worldwide with dignity, health and safety. Working with catering, event planners, securing donations, and locating the talent for entertainment, her passion before, during and after the event was obvious. To the surprise and delight of Rumaner and her event partner, they raised over $12,000. MAC gymnastics coach Meg Doxtator commented, “I was personally very impressed with Anna’s involvement in creating a fundraiser for Days for Girls. She is truly an inspiration to those who know her.”

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Academically, Warmkessel excels. As a transfer student from the French American International School into Catlin Gabel, he has sailed into life as a sixth-grader, although being taught in English rather than in French was an adjustment at first. “I love school...

As a new student I was elected as one of three sixth grade student government representatives. I volunteer as an admissions host for prospective students,” he says, which includes spending the entire school day hosting prospective middle school students. He earns the highest marks in school, and has received exemplary feedback from his teachers.

Aside from his achievements, what stands out most about Sutton is his compassion, generosity and thoughtfulness. His humanities teacher speaks to his quality of character. “When some students succeed at outside activities in the way Sutton has with rock climbing, they are, at times, quick to boast.

Sutton never does,” states Ann Fyfield. Warmkessel greatly enjoys volunteering within the community, from reading to preschoolers at Head Start to planting trees, to raising money to buy a bicycle to deliver medicine in Africa, even making donations with his personal savings. WM

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ATHLETICS

Swim Safe this Summer M

ay is National Water Safety Month. In recognition and celebration of this important month, MAC’s aquatics team hosts the fourth annual Water Safety Family Friday on May 13.

We partner with both the Outdoor Department and the Youth Programs Department to bring you water-themed demonstrations and activities in the pools and gyms.

In addition, the Water Safety Bingo Scavenger Hunt is back. This fun activity allows participants to view demos, practice fun water skills, and participate in other activities to collect bingo stamps and win prizes at the end of the night. Pick up bingo cards from the West Pool Gallery starting at 6 p.m. Make sure to arrive early to the West Pool Gallery to view the demonstrations beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Don’t forget swimsuits. In-water activities include kayaking, scuba, shallow-water open swim, water polo, synchronized swimming, the inflatable wiggle bridge and more.

Other activities planned for those without swimsuits include bouncy houses, water-safety videos and storytime, face painting, learning about water safety in the Safety Center, iPad games, and how to be properly fitted for a lifejacket.

Water Safety Tips for Summer As we approach the sunny days of summer, it is important to keep water safety in mind as we try to find relief from the heat in neighborhood pools, lakes, rivers and the ocean.

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Did you know that drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death among children ages 1-5 in the United States?

Through education and awareness, the aquatics industry hopes to eradicate this preventable tragedy. The most important thing parents can do is be vigilant about watching their children in and around water, not only outdoors, but in bathtubs, around home pools, and in community pools as well. Some other tips are included below: • Register your children for swimming lessons at a young age and continue until they’ve completed the program. For parents and adults who don’t know how to swim, enroll in adult lessons.

• Always have nonswimmers in U.S. Coast Guard-approved and properly fitted lifejackets. Those wearing lifejackets should always be within arm’s reach of a responsible adult over the age of 18.

• Parents should always designate a water watcher. This responsible adult should be in charge of supervising and watching the swimmers in their group while not being distracted by phones, reading materials or others outside of the water. The water watcher should be able to swim and, ideally, be CPR-certified.

• Always know and understand the type of water you and your kids are swimming in. Water in lakes, streams and the ocean acts very differently and poses different risks than the calm, clear water in a pool.

A thletics Synchronized Swimming – Our nationally recognized team and coaching staff spends hours at the pool each week honing their craft. Our youngest 11-12 age group team placed three of their routines in the Junior Olympics finals in Greensboro, North Carolina. Our junior team sent Andrea Percic to compete with the U.S. 13-15 National Team at the 2015 UANA Pan-American Games in Calgary, Canada.

Andrea won gold medal in the team event.

Our oldest competing masters swimmer, Jeanne Newmark, won the Joe Loprinzi Inspirational Award at the Banquet of Champions in January. Visit the West Pool for Synchro’s 125th Anniversary Exhibition from 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 6, where you can watch all of our athletes perform their routines. Classes and camps for all ages and abilities are offered throughout the year.

Get in the pool Here are some highlights of the many aquatics programs offered at MAC: Family and Open Swims – There are many times throughout the week that family swim is offered. One of the best times to bring little ones is during shallow water open swims in the West Pool.

During these times, the floor is set to 2 feet so young swimmers can enjoy the benefits of playing with their parents in an environment where everyone can reach the floor.

This year we also have our brand-new inflatable Wiggle Bridge at open swims every Saturday afternoon.

Kayak and Stand-up Paddling – This summer, MAC’s Outdoor Activities Program offers exclusive kayak and standup paddling (SUP) camps with former U.S. National Team kayaker Sam Drevo.

The five-day camps allow participants to gain experience with flat-water kayaks, river kayaks, inflatable kayaks, rafts and stand-up paddle boards. For more information, contact the Outdoor Department at 503-517-7575.

Lap Swimming – Since 2013, MAC has won the trophy for most yards swam during the Great Lakes Swim Competition, and 2016 was the club’s best year yet.

Combined, MAC members swam 6,736 miles, which is the equivalent of swimming from Portland to the Philippines!

Lifeguard, CPR, AED and First-aid Training – MAC offers a variety of Red Cross-certified courses throughout the year. Our classes generally happen during spring break and winter break, with other condensed classes offered on weekends during the spring and summer. Members and nonmembers are welcome to register for classes.

Scuba – The Outdoor Department, in conjunction with the Professional

Association of Diving Instructors, offers scuba diving classes for MAC members in the West Pool. For more information, contact the Outdoor Department at 503-517-7575.

Splash – Don’t miss out on this year’s enhanced Splash program on the Sun Deck and Sun Deck Pool throughout the summer. This is a great time for families to enjoy the sun, food and beverages, and family open swims.

Swim School – Our Swim School program offers classes, clinics and personal instruction for all ages and ability levels.

Our fun, experienced instructors also are available for private swim lessons.

Swim Team – The competitive swim team, along with the precompetitive program, has grown to a record number. Swim team offers a competitive track for all levels and ages of athletes, from 7 years old and up.

Water Fitness –There are so many health benefits of Water Fitness for all populations, from the extremely fit to seniors and therapy patients. There are cardiac and respiratory benefits when the chest is immersed in water, low impact on joints, and potential not only for strength training but for a great cardio workout at the same time. We offer a wide range of programs for all fitness levels including aquatic personal training.

Water Polo – Coach Tim Hamlin leads our water polo class for ages 5-12 years old from 6:45-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays where players learn the basic skills and understanding of the sport in a recreational setting. He also leads our drop-in water polo program from 7:30-9 p.m., which is appropriate for all levels of skill. The only requirement is comfort in the deep end and basic swimming skills.

For more information about any of our aquatics programs, please visit the theMAC.com or call the Aquatics Office at 503-517-7500. WM

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Mother’s Day Workshop

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he English poet Robert Browning once wrote, “Motherhood: All love begins and ends there.” This spring season, show your love by giving the mom in your life a relaxing and fun experience.

All mothers are invited to join Pilates Instructor Tami Sousa for a fun, invigorating reformer session in the Pilates, followed by a restorative yoga session with Kimmie Brunke to bring calm and serenity.

Participants also receive a coupon for 20 percent off an item in the Mporium.

The session takes place from 11 a.m.1:15 p.m. Saturday, May 7 and the cost is $65 per person. Whether you are gifting this event or signing up for yourself, allow us to take care of you this Mother’s Day. WE507

EATING WELL Here are some general guidelines to help reduce your cancer risk through eating right.

• Eat fewer foods that are high in calories and fat and low in nutrients. Foods with added sugars and fats can cause weight gain and leave little room for more healthful, cancer-preventive foods. You can still enjoy the foods you love, just eat smaller portions of high-calorie foods.

• Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, including beans, which are linked with a lower risk of certain cancers. Fill half your plate each meal with a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables.

Baked chickpeas are both a tasty and healthy snack. Just toss them with a little olive oil and some spices, then roast in the

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ince May is melanoma month, there are several activities scheduled at the MAC and around town to spread the awareness of skin cancer. I’ve outlined some important facts about melanoma, since knowledge is the key to early detection and a cure.

Melanoma is just one form of skin cancer, but because it is so nefarious – more likely to spread to lymph nodes – that the earlier the detection and treatment, the better the prognosis. One in five people will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. And although melanoma is the least common form of skin cancer, it causes more deaths.

• Melanoma doesn’t just develop in the skin; it can appear under the toe/fingernails, in the eyes, and in mucosal areas.

• On average, a person’s risk for melanoma doubles if he or she has had more than five sunburns.

• Melanoma is the most common form of cancer for young adults 25-29 years old and the second most common form of cancer for young people 15-29 years old.

• Regular daily use of an SPF 15 or higher sunscreen reduces the risk of developing melanoma by 50 percent.

• People at the greatest risk of melanoma are individuals with blonde or red hair, blue or green eyes; skin that burns or freckles easily; having a parent or sibling who has had it; and individuals who have previously been diagnosed with melanoma.

Even without these increased risk factors, I recommend getting checked annually by a dermatologist. However, don’t hesitate to see a medical professional if you have a suspicious lesion. What is suspicious? Remember your ABCs. A is for asymmetry; B is for irregular border; C is for multi-colored or abnormally colored; D is for a large diameter bigger than a pencil eraser; and E is for evolving, meaning the mole is changing over time.

–Dr. Lindsey Nelson

Keep Skin Safe for the Summer Join nationally recognized skincare expert Lovely Laban, GNP-C MSN, and co-founder of Skin by Lovely for a free presentation at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, to learn about the effects of long-term frequent exercise, exposure to environmental elements and repeated adrenal exhaustion. Laban sees first hand the heavy toll it can take on the skin and has tips for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts of all levels. From skin care ingredients to look for and which ones to avoid, boosting the skin’s defense with food and post-workout cleaning regimens, Laban reveals how exercise enthusiasts and athletes of all levels can defend against skin damage, while still keeping their bodies in top shape.

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oven until crunchy. They’ll stay crispy for a few days stored in an air tight container at room temperature

Crispy Chickpeas Ingredients Serving size 1/2 cup 2 15 oz. cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed (about 3 cups) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon garlic salt Preparation 1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees and arrange a rack in the middle.

2. Place the chickpeas in a large bowl and toss with the remaining ingredients until

evenly coated. Spread the chickpeas in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until crisp, about 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutritional Facts: calories 135, fat 2g, protein 7g, carbohydrate 22g

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From left, MAC member Sam Reid, Bryan Dornan, who teaches clinics for the Military Racquetball Foundation, MAC Member Coach Charlie Pratt, and Military Racquetball Federation Executive Director Steven Harper.

Racquetball

Tournament of Champions Starts in May T

here comes a moment in every amateur athlete’s life where they first see one of the best players in the world in their sport in action. Watch a touring golf pro hit a drive, a top-ranked tennis player hit a serve, or the best racquetball player in the world crush a service return.

It’s humbling.

Prepare to be humbled and amazed as the ProKennex Tournament of Champions presented by Campbell Global returns to MAC in May. The top eight racquetball players in the world return as the headliner in a weekend of intense competition.

The continuation of the Rose Festival Racquetball Tournament that began in 1987, the Tournament of Champions was revived in 2013, thanks to the hard work of MAC racquetball pro Hank Marcus and the Racquetball Committee, then led by Timm Locke.

“We are thrilled that we’re able to bring the pros back to the MAC for a fourth straight year,” Locke said. “The sponsors make it possible, and the pros love the club.”

Touring pros at the event this year include Kane Waselenchuk, who had rewritten the record books with 90 Tour wins, and 11 U.S. Open Racquetball Championships, well ahead of second place in both categories.

Kane (when you are this good, you really only need one name) is joined on the courts by Rocky Carson III, Jose Rojas, Alvaro

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Beltran, Daniel De La Rosa, Jansen Allen, Marco Rojas, Filipe Comacho and MAC’s own Charlie Pratt, currently ranked ninth in the world.

One of the draws of the Tournament of Champions is the chance to play alongside the pros. Nearly 200 amateur players from throughout the region compete. Additionally, the tournament includes the Northwest Junior Regional Championship.

Don’t miss the action across four days, from Thursday, May 12, through Sunday, May 15. The pro qualifier is from 4-10 p.m.

Thursday. The round of 16 is from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and the quarterfinals from 5-8 p.m. Friday. The semifinals is from 11 a.m.-noon and finals at 7 p.m. Saturday.

Military Racquetball Federation The Tournament of Champions also has a charitable arm, donating money to the Military Racquetball Foundation. The federation promotes racquetball programs and events for service members in the United States and abroad, supporting events for troops in war zones. The federation also works with the Wounded Warriors program, providing a program called Racquetball Rehabilitation Clinics. The program uses racquetball as rehabilitation for both the physical and mental challenges suffered from combat. WM

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WALKING & HIKING

Explore Oregon’s Wallowa Country MAC hikers also explore Beverly Cleary’s Portland and discuss travel in Malaysia and Singapore

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earn about the wilds of Northeast Oregon, home to Hells Canyon, North America’s deepest river gorge, and the Zumwalt Prairie, its largest remaining prairie. It’s also home, of course, to the spectacular Wallowa Mountains. Pete Sandrock of the Hells Canyon Preservation Council gives a free presentation on the region’s geography, history, wildlife, conservation successes and diverse recreational opportunities at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 12.

At 7,993 feet deep, Hells Canyon is 2,000 feet deeper than the Grand Canyon. In 1967, the HCPC formed to prevent the canyon from being dammed and turned into a placid reservoir. Eight years later, the dam idea was discarded, and Congress named Hells Canyon a National Recreation Area.

One highlight of Sandrock’s talk is the potential return of the California condor to Oregon. Condors once ranged throughout the west, but have not been seen in Oregon for more than a century. The Oregon Zoo raises condors, an endangered species, for release into the wild in southern California and Arizona. Sites in Hells Canyon currently are under consideration.

Sandrock also covers where to stay and explore in Wallowa County and recommends guides to hire for excursions. The talk is free. Please register for planning purposes.

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Walk with Ramona Celebrate the 100th birthday of beloved Oregon author Beverly Cleary, and visit the Northeast Portland streets made famous by her characters, such as Ramona, Henry and Ribsy. Join MAC

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member and guidebook author Laura O. Foster on an interpretive tour of Beverly and Ramona’s neighborhood at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 7. The cost is $10 per family and includes a two-hour, 3-mile walk through Hollywood and Grant Park, and a signed copy of Foster’s new book, Walking with Ramona: Exploring Beverly Cleary’s Portland.

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Save the date: Travels in Malaysia and Singapore: Islam, bird nest soup and a taste of Ganesha Martin Schwartz gives an eclectic presentation on the natural history, politics, history and religion of Malaysia and Singapore at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 7. Controversy and stunning photos are on the agenda. The presentation’s title reflects the region’s diversity: Islam is the religion of Malaysia’s dominant Malay population, bird’s nest soup refers to its large Chinese population, and Ganesha is the elephant-head god worshipped by its small Hindu population. Malaysia’s democratic veneer hides an authoritarian political system. Sharia law is being implemented, and radical Islam is spreading, especially in rural areas. Non-Muslims face overt discrimination.

In contrast, Singapore, where ethnic Chinese are the majority, is secular and semi-democratic. A global financial center, it’s an environmentally conscious city of incredible beauty, ultra-modern architecture and a reputation for low levels of government corruption. Crime is low and streets are clean. However, harsh laws trouble many Westerners. Attendance is free.

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Set to open in 2017, our new education center will be a premier learning and conservation resource. However, the building alone will not protect wildlife. Gifts to the campaign will enhance the center and provide tools needed to help future conservationists study the natural world. Gifts also support scholarships for zoo camps and classes, expanding access to these inspiring experiences.

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Cycling

Spring Cleaning, It’s for Bikes Too If your bike has been sitting in the garage the entire winter, there are a few key items to inspect

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ycling season is underway, and riders are getting antsy to pull the “nice bike” out of the garage after a winter of rain. Do you know if you’re ready? Here are a things to look for on your bike at the start of the season:

Brakes Stopping is pretty important. After a long winter, it is a good idea to address a few things. Brake pads: Get new ones if at all possible. They get worn, gritty from rain and dirt or hard from a winter of disuse. They make a big difference in your braking. Also, check cables for fraying or wear. If you do not know how to adjust your brakes, take your bike to a qualified mechanic or at least enlist the help of an experienced friend. Cable tensioning, pad alignment and toeing of brake pads are all fairly easy to learn and make a big difference in your braking performance.

Tires Your contact point with the road, these go a long way to determining how your bike handles as well as speed and flat resistance.

Again, after a long season off, or a winter of riding in the muck, you may be due for a new pair of tires. At the least, you will see fewer flats and possibly more speed if you get a floor pump and check your tires’ pressure at least one or two times per week.

Maintaining the correct pressure prevents pinch flats and aids cornering performance. It also is a great idea to have a spare tube, tire levers and a pump to take with you in case flats occur.

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Shifting If your bike has been sitting in storage, your shifting likely will not have changed. If you’ve been riding in the rain, it may mean you are due to have cables replaced. There also may be significant wear on your cogs, chain and chain rings. It is often best to change these pieces at the same time, but it may be possible to just replace your chain. This is a good place to defer to a mechanic’s judgment.

Contact points Depending on how many miles you have ridden, and in what weather, you may need to replace your bar tape, cleats and possibly saddle. Did you have a lot of trouble getting comfortable on your bike last year? You might consider doing a professional bike fit. It can make a big difference in comfort and performance.

There may be a central theme here: Find a bike shop you trust, and see what their opinion is. We have several bike shops that offer discounts to MAC members and at least a couple that we have had great experiences with, so feel free to ask.

Upcoming rides • Saturday, April 9 – Donald, ride to Mount Angel, with courses of 21 and 36 miles • Saturday, May 14 – Forest Grove, ride to Hagg Lake, with courses of 20 and 35 miles • Wednesday Night Rides start at 6 p.m. Visit theMAC.com for more details.

–Ian Penner WM

ATHLETICS Blood Drive

Pints for a Pint at Spring Drive Over the past decade, MAC members have saved the lives of thousands of people through blood donations. This year, in partnership with MACReach and the 125th Anniversary, we are asking MAC committees to step up and help give a pint for a pint. Let’s see if we can reach our goal of 125 units.

The committee that gives the most units of blood during the blood drive receives a $50 food and beverage credit at its next committee meeting.

On May 17 and 18, look for MAC staff and members stationed near the athletic entrance to sign up for a time or register for an appointment at www.redcrossblood.org. The drive takes place from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, and from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, May 25.

Early Birds

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the Morning On Friday, May 6, Early Birds are holding a late Cinco de Mayo celebration with Mexican treats and music at Waterfront Park by the Salmon Springs Fountain. Cinco de Mayo

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commemorates the victory of the Mexican army against the bigger and better-equipped French army in 1862 – a victory that prevented France from helping the Confederates during our Civil War. The holiday also celebrates Mexican pride and culture. Everyone is welcome to come to the waterfront between 5:45 and 6:45 a.m. and enjoy the holiday food and drinks.

–Jan M. Collins

Mix It Up with a Sunrise Session Join us for an Early Bird Mix-it-Up class from 5:30-7 a.m. Friday, May 20. Instructors Linda Spaulding and Michelle Damis kick it off with a high-powered kickboxing workout using functional movements to strengthen the whole body and get your blood flowing (who needs coffee?). Next, Linda leads an Evolution class, for a dynamic mix of balance, strength and flexibility work. Finally, Damis wraps up with 30 minutes of invigorating yoga to dig deep into your core.

Exercise and Conditioning

Pick Your Event in Bench Press Comp

The 2016 Bench Press Contest returns from Monday, May 9, through Monday, May 16, with two great events: Classic Bench,

Committees compete during this year’s spring blood drive. with a one-repetition max at the heaviest weight you can lift, and New Bench, now in its second year, with as many repetitions as you can lift at a low, fixed weight.

We have categories based on age and gender, and the fixed weight varies based on your category (the older you are, the less weight you lift). If you want to begin lifting free weights, this is a great opportunity to get started. If you already lift free weights, this is a good chance to challenge yourself while increasing your fitness.

Last year, nearly 50 members tried the New Bench contest, with many novices and first-timers. Stop by and give it a try!

ATHLETICS Treadmill Safety – Think Before You Step Here are a few friendly reminders for getting the most out of your time on the treadmill.

• Always warm up for 5 to 10 minutes before increasing the speed.

• Avoid getting too close to the back of the belt.

• Make sure you know where the emergency stop button is.

• Avoid stepping on or off a moving treadmill • Avoid distractions, particularly those that involve the use of your hands, such as reading and turning pages or working crossword puzzles, etc.

• Use the safety stop device. This is a cord that can be attached to your shirt and turns the machine off in case you fall.

Please ask Weight Room Staff for assistance if you are unfamiliar with a machine.

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ATHLETICS Fitness Continued from page 65 The award was presented at the annual MAC Instructor Appreciation event, held this year at the University Club. The Group Fitness Committee (henceforth the Studio Committee) organized and sponsored the event. The award recipient is always a surprise, and this year, Duvauchelle was really surprised. As the group fitness manager, he has always had a central part in selecting the recipient of this honor. Through a series of manipulations and subterfuge, the committee managed to make the selection without his input or knowledge.

We are fortunate to have the finest instructors anywhere in the city, and Duvauchelle is a big part of that excellence. He hires the instructors, schedules classes to provide us with a wide selection of offerings, provides feedback to the instructors as needed, and listens to all of us as we give him feedback. In addition to his managerial duties, Duvauchelle is an instructor, currently teaching MAX Force and Zumba as a part of the group fitness offerings. He is described by his many fans as friendly, funny and encouraging, and he makes a point of getting to know everyone.

Stretching Sessions Key Part of Workout Did you know stretching is just as important as your workout itself? If you are like me, you probably neglect this part of your fitness routine.

We often tend to focus on what exercise will make us look like. But it’s important that exercising feels good, too. We should be incorporating a long-duration flexibility session into our workouts each week.

Thanks to the surge of innovative classes that focus solely on flexibility and expanding our range of motion, stretching is no longer just a warmup or what happens at the end of the workout – it is the workout!

These new classes are a wonderful way to increase your flexibility and a powerful way of keeping your muscles pliable and healthy.

MAC has added a new class to the group fitness schedule called Stretch in Motion from 11 a.m.-noon on Thursdays in Studio One. This nonstop, dynamic, head-to-toe stretch class has a simple approach to flexibility.

It involves moving parts of your body and gradually increases reach, speed of movement or both. It’s geared for dancers and athletes of all kinds. The class ends with 15 minutes of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation

MAC gymnast Michael Smith competes during the MAC Open.

(PNF) stretching to increase static-passive flexibility and is much more effective than either passive stretching or active stretching alone.

Stretching your muscles as often as possible is the most effective way to improve your flexibility, and as you know, “flexi is the new sexy”!

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ATHLETICS Gymnastics

MAC Gymnasts Soar at State MAC’s most advanced gymnasts capped their season with a slew of standout performances and first-place finishes at state competitions.

During the men’s Oregon State Championships in Eugene, nine MAC gymnasts qualified for regional competition in Bozeman, Montana. The Level 10 team of Parker Chiapuzio, Nicolai Apenes, Jacob Apenes, Zachary Ochsenschlager and Michael Smith placed first.

Chiapuzio placed first in floor exercise, pommel horse, vault, parallel bars, high bar and all-around.

Other first-place finishes included Michael Smith, Level 10, age 15-16, pommel horse; Mitchell Burke, Level 8, age 13-14, floor exercise, still rings, parallel bars, high bar and all-around; Adam Wolfe, Level 8, age 11-12, still rings; Eli Long, Level 6, age 11+, vault; Isaac Rheingold, Level 4, age 6, pommel horse.

Gymnasts who qualified for regionals include Chiapuzio, Nicolai Apenes, Jacob Apenes, Ochsenschlager, Smith, Caleb Martindale, Burke, Wolfe and Long.

“The hard work is paying off,” said Rob Saliski, head boys coach.

Saliski hopes to continue the program’s success by developing the team’s existing talent and bringing in more through MAC’s recreation program.

“It’s great to have a lot of young kids come into the sport,” he said.

Meanwhile, the girls’ team gave several outstanding performances at the Oregon State Optional Championships in Salem.

Nine scored high enough to compete at the regional competition in Pullman, Washington.

Level 10 senior gymnast Destinee Davis placed first in vault and bars, Level 9 senior gymnast Brittany Vitkauskas placed first in floor, Level 9 junior gymnast Addie Tanguay placed first in vault, and Level 6 gymnast Ellyse Jensen placed first in vault in the Junior A division.

Gymnasts who qualified for regionals include Davis, Grace Donaghy, Kaitlin Campbell, Brianna Vitkauskas, Brittany Vitkauskas, Katherine Ager, Tanguay, Heather Williams and Josie Berger.

“I was really proud of the girls,” said Meg Doxtator, head girls’ coach and manager of MAC’s gymnastics program. “Everybody performed beautifully, we had a ton of personal bests.”

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ATHLETICS took the second spot while Steele snagged the third spot. Former World champ David Steinberg showed he is nearly healed from a knee injury by taking the top spot in the 50/60 group. Delaney took the third spot in the same category.

Up next is the National Masters Singles tournament at MAC, along with a Pro stop, Thursday, May 5, through Sunday, May 8.

The MAC handball community welcomes anyone interested in this dynamic sport to attend this prestigious event.

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Handball

Dozens Descend on Courts for Singles Dave Delaney and Stephen Stenberg teamed up to direct another edition of MAC’s Handball Singles tournament. More than two dozen players competed in three groups to crown the 2016 champions. The competition was intense, but excellent sportsmanship prevailed throughout the three-day event.

Lefty Bob Evenson took the C class crown with a tiebreaker victory over Mike Steele, a close match all the way with multiple lead changes, and a great exhibition of the high level of play that 70-year-old athletes can muster. In the B class, veteran Bill Flowers prevailed over John Van Gorder, but he had to use all of his wiles to capture the prize in order to offset van Gorder’s pronounced advantage generating sheer power. In the A class, J.D. McLandrich met a stiff challenge from tournament director Dave Delaney. Both players are very quick, cover a lot of court, and have a wide variety of shots. McLandrich has some youth on his side, even though most observers might think that Delaney is 10 or 15 years younger than he looks. In any case, McLandrich squeaked out a win. The Open

Playschool

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My MAC Playschool gears up for an exciting summer of camps. class saw a great final match between Conor Casey and Matt Steele, with both players showing tremendous velocity, excellent ambidextrous skills, and a marked ability to end a rally with a flashy kill shot. Steele won the match, but everyone knows Casey is going to be a major force for the foreseeable future.

A dozen MAC players spent the second weekend of March in Corvallis for the Oregon State Singles tournament. The Open class had 11 entrants, six of them from MAC. Out of that group, former state champ Aaron Garner

My MAC Playschool had an overwhelming interest in its programs for the fall 2016.

In order to meet the members’ needs two new classes were added for the fall and they have already been filled.

We are gearing up for an exciting summer of camps and plan to offer some new themes.

One of these is STEM with Dr. Seuss.

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Registration starts on Friday, April 8 for all of the summer camp offerings.

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Club Crowns New Singles Champions The annual Club Singles Championships played out over three days at the beginning of March. With full brackets in five different categories, there were plenty of match and title-deciding tie-breakers. Congratulations to the following new Club Champions: Open Division: Gavin Usher A Division: Bill Wainwright B Division: Ben Rollins C Division: Jeff Hern Women’s Division: Jennifer Briglia

Spring Racquetball League Sign-ups It’s not too late to get in on the Spring racquetball league fun, joining one of 10 teams at levels from Open to those new to the sport. Thursday night play features all 10 courts (thanks Handball!), food and beer.

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MAC Skiers a Force at State Meet The Oregon State High School Championship was held in early March at Mount Ashland. High schools from throughout the state participated. The MAC Ski team showed up in force, as 15 athletes that trained over the years with the team represented 10 high schools. Many of these racers started skiing with the team when they were just 5 years old. It is always said that “exposure to the MAC racing program is a gift that creates great skiers,” and that was evident in the way these athletes skied. See page 74 for results.

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Squash

Junior Grand Prix Draws a Crowd The Junior Grand Prix has been a big success this year, with attendance growing steadily. As of the March tournament, standings were as follows: Hayden Burr was in the No. 1 spot with 70 points, followed

by Sammy Morehouse, Ethan Morehouse, Stuart Ryan and Teddy Siker. Next came Brennan Roy, Axel Sellin, Yusef Siddiqui, Hannah Nakamura, Mitch Stoner, Hollis Hale, Ayaan Sait, Alex Knight, Hudson Hale, Anushka Gupta, Solomon Barnett, Franco Rivadeneira, Ellie Nicholson and Reif Larsen. Much thanks goes to member coach Andy Barnett, who keeps it fun and cellphone free.

Squash committee meetings aren’t the same now that chair Amy Gaddis has stepped down. Gaddis put in an immeasurable amount of work keeping the sport running at MAC over the past two years. She helped ease the transition to a new head pro, helped bring in assistant pros, made sure tournaments ran as scheduled, kept the budget in line, facilitated

funding for many MAC players to participate in tournaments around the country, and made sure all levels of players were getting the court time and lessons they wanted. Most importantly, Gaddis has kept things fun, and that’s the main goal of everyone in the squash community. Gaddis isn’t going anywhere, of course – she is still on the committee and is still playing all the time.

–Nancy Keates

Swim

Swimmers Spring Forward Spring is usually a quiet season around the Masters’ pool deck. The team is focused on bouncing back from the holidays, getting decent training yardage in, and gearing up for April’s major competitions – including our State Championship meet (where MAC is battling for a sixth consecutive state title) and National Championships, which are held in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Several swimmers have gotten back into racing mode early. A smart move, considering how the best races take practice to hone the start, turn and finish – each can take seconds off of personal bests or be the difference between a first place or a state record.

MAC masters swimmers Ted Bonus, Brent Washburne and Scot Sullivan.

Scot Sullivan kicked off 2016 at the Chehalem Short Course Yards meet in January. Typically a middle distance swimmer (proven by his first place finish in the 200 free), he opted to swim mostly sprint races: 100 free (third), 100 backstroke (second) and 50 backstroke (second). Brent Washburne did the opposite – he’s a sprinter at heart, but is challenging his program with middle distance races and vying for records before he ages up into a new category. He swam all 200s (backstroke, freestyle, IM), and placed first, second and first respectively.

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ATHLETICS Both swimmers continued racing in March, with the addition of fellow teammate Ted Bonus. Sullivan scored a slew of firsts, but his best swim came with an Oregon State record in the 400 meter freestyle. Washburne placed first in four swims, and Bonus swam four races in one day – practically back to back to earn three first’s and a third place.

Hailey Bambusch added two sports to compete in her first MAC Indoor Triathlon.

Having plenty of pool experience – a recordholder several times over – led her to place first in her age group and third place overall.

In her words: “The combination of all three sports in one race was a different challenge for me. I haven’t cycled much in my lifetime, but this gives me a clear focus to eventually drop more time – practice does enhance perfection. Overall, I had fun trying something new, and I will be trying another triathlon in the future.”

Swimmers currently are training for their biggest competition this spring – the Oregon Association State Championships in Tualitan.

Wish them luck, and come join practices for technique instruction and stay for the great team environment. Check the Basement level bulletin board for practice schedules.

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Synchro

Everybody’s in the Pool for 125 Exhibition Synchronized swimming is one of MAC’s signature sports, a hybrid of swimming, dance, gymnastics and strength. Much of it is performed while upside-down underwater, and all without ever touching the pool floor. Even the simplest synchro moves, such as sculling, demand core strength. Anyone who has tried synchro is humbled by its physical challenge and exhilarated by how much fun it is.

Come watch MAC synchro swimmers make it look easy at the annual Synchro Exhibition, from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 6, in the West Pool. Get a drink, peel off a layer or two, and head to the Mezzanine above the pool to watch one of MAC’s most intriguing and challenging sports.

Fifty synchro team members, from ages 7 to 86, perform with the junior squash and the masters team. They’ll perform routines they’re taking to upcoming regional, national and international meets. Nowhere else in Oregon can you watch a synchro exhibition, especially one of this magnitude.

As part of MAC’s 125th Anniversary celebration, and in this Olympic year, come join in the celebration of 59 years of MAC synchro, including a very special performance.

–Laura O. Foster

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Try synchro for free Ever wonder why those ladies in the pool are having so much fun? Try out synchro for adults by coming to the first half hour of Masters synchro practice from 6:30-7 p.m. on any Tuesday or Thursday at the West Pool.

Try it out one or two times at no charge. You’ll have the best sleep of your life afterward, and have a lot of fun while you’re learning a new water skill or two. Good for your brain, good for your core, and good for your spirit: that’s synchro.

Tennis

USTA Season is in Full Swing It’s high season for USTA tennis leagues, with 65 and Over ending this month (four MAC teams), Mixed 55 and Over continuing through June (three MAC teams), Adult 40 and Over running from April through July (19 MAC teams), and Mixed 40 and Over and One Doubles leagues running June through August. Check out the bulletin board in the Tennis Lounge hallway to see who is playing.

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Summer is approaching, and that means it’s time again for enjoying tennis with burgers and brews in the park. Players enjoy food and drinks while playing doubles with other MAC players and guests. Dates, locations and quick register codes for this summer’s tennis barbecues are posted at theMAC.com and MAC Tennis Facebook page.

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Carrie Zografos finished in the top 10 of her age group at the Shamrock Run.

ATHLETICS Mixed Doubles Tournament This year’s Mixed Doubles Championship Tournament in February was a huge success with 53 teams competing. The turnout was about 20 percent higher than last year’s mixed doubles tournament, demonstrating the huge popularity of the event. Matches started Thursday night and continued through finals on Sunday. On Friday night, the Tennis Committee hosted a pizza party, as the crowd of players and spectators enjoyed watching competitive matches from the tennis lounge viewing area. Big thanks to Melanie Morris, David Schwindt and Wayne Pickard for organizing a fantastic tournament.

See page 74 for results.

–Chris Graham

TriRun

Season Kicks Off with Spring Events Spring brought some wonderful events to the MAC triathlon/running group. Early March was the annual Indoor Sprint Triathlon and the Shamrock Run. At the Indoor Sprint, members battled it out with Jen Wagner and Stephen Scott taking top honors for fastest female and male respectively. Scott also took best run time of the day. Speediest swim went to Hailey Bambusch and best bike time went to Ryan Chiotti. Participants ages 7 to 73 enjoyed solid competition and friendly camaraderie.

Sunday, March 13 brought run revelry to downtown Portland with the annual Shamrock Run. The cool, wet weather welcomed 21 MAC participants competing at all four distances. Members Dave Harding and Barb Eisner finished in the top 10 of their age group. Member coaches Lauren Binder and Linnea Alvord both finished in the top 10 of their age group, as did member athlete Carrie Zografos. Congratulations to all who entered and braved the weather. Apologies (please let us know) if we missed a top 10 finisher.

If you have ever considered a triathlon or running event, make 2016 the year to commit to that goal. The Northwest offers many beautiful courses to choose from, and MAC offers outstanding support from member coaches and athletes to get you prepared to get to the starting line confident and to finish strong. With 2016 being a celebration year for the MAC’s 125 years of athletic and social activity in the community, a running event is slated for September. No better time than now to get in running shape and be ready to join in the festivities. See the running/ triathlon board on the lower level for a list of races the club is focusing on this season, as well as group training options. WM

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ATHLETICS SPORT RESULTS Ski Oregon State Ski Championships, Mount Ashland 1st, Slalom – Sami Woodring 2nd, Giant Slalom and 4th overall – Molly Jansky 6th overall and 7th in Slalom – Alex Adamek 9th, Giant Slalom and 10th overall – Amber Mills 6th, Giant Slalom – Kaitlyn Paskill 2nd, Slalom – Tucker Scroggins

SPRING FITNESS REGIME WHAT’S STOPPING YOU? (oh, thats right, nothing)

Racquetball 2016 High School Racquetball National Championships, MAC Girls Boys 1st, girls singles No. 4 Red – Kayla Rae 3rd, girls singles No. 1 Blue – Lindsay Briglia Quarterfinals, girls doubles No. 1 – Lindsay Briglia Boys 2nd, boys doubles No.1, Gavin Usher 2nd, boys doubles No.2 consolation – Eddie Rosen 4th, boys singles No. 3 Red – Eddie Rosen 4th, boys singles No. 4 Red – Andrew Crawford Quarterfinals, boys singles No. 1 Gold – Gavin Usher Mixed

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3rd, mixed doubles No.2 consolation – Kayla Rae Quarterfinals, mixed doubles No. 1 – Lindsay Briglia and Gavin Usher

Tennis MAC Mixed Doubles Tournament 6.0 1st, Bethany Bounds and Ryan Bounds 2nd, Emily Becker and Thomas Abernathy Consolation: Michelle Doherty and Michael Doherty 7.0 1st, Kim Wright and Zach Wright 2nd, Amy Stoyanov and Brian Lamson Consolation: Catherine Leedy and Christian Casebeer Look for more tennis results in the June issue of The Winged M. WM

MAC MARKETPLACE

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Email ads to classifieds@themac.com.

Fax ads to 503.517.2382. Call The Winged M at 503.517.7220.

The deadline for June is Wednesday, May 4.

It is the responsibility of the advertiser to review his or her ad for accuracy before the 10th of the month of publication. The publisher pays for any mistakes in the first classified ad but not beyond the first month of publication. Any compensation is limited to the cost of placing the ad.

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in The Winged M is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap or family status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

MACNET – Network with other MAC professionals on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:30 a.m. $15/members; $17/guests. For more information contact Dave Hanna in Member Services, 503-517-7281.

MAConnect

MAH JONGG – Members and guests who know how to play Mah Jongg are welcome to join open play sessions. Players meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon in the Cornerstone Lounge. For more information please contact Carrie Stevens, carolynstevens@gmail.com.

SUNDAY CHILD CARE – Child Care now offers Sunday service. Reservations are required and drop-ins are accommodated if space allows. Hours: 8 a.m.-noon (during school year only). Regular Child Care fees apply. Contact 503-517-7215 or Childcare@themac.com for reservations.

CELEBRATE A BIRTHDAY AT MAC – Fun activities, music and more created specifically for your child. Our trained MAC party team will lead all the fun and handle everything from setup to cleanup. For more information visit www.

MACbirthdays.com or by calling 503-517-BDAY. JOIN MACORPS VOLUNTEERS – Support the club’s mission of fostering friendships and bridging traditional communities within the club through volunteer service. For more information, contact At Your Service, 503-517-7235.

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BRIDGE TOURNAMENT TUESDAYS – A weekly bridge tournament resumes January 19 with Duplicate style bridge. Tournament is hosted by members for members. Partners are required and cost is $2 per person with entry fee divided amongst top win­ners. Check-in for the tournament iis at 9:45 a.m. and tournament duration depends on participa­tion. For more information call Al Neish at 503-292-7559.

READERS WELCOME! – MAC Morning Book Club meets on the second Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. Evening Literary Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Contact Member Events at 503-517-7265 or go to theMAC.com for more information.

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MAC MARKETPLACE Services

Central Oregon

BLACK BUTTE – GH-130, sleeps 10, 2 family rooms, 2.5 BA, on Big Meadow Course. Call Alex for picures and rates, 503-348-4730.

PET/HOUSE SITTER – MAC member, age 23, PSU grad. 503-201-9672, faithcarlsmith@gmail.com.

BROKEN TOP-BEND CONDO 3 BR, 3.5 BA. Close to pool/tennis. 503-708-9081.

CONTRACTOR/HANDYMAN – Remodeling, repair, maintenance & construction. Large & small residential projects. Licensed, bonded & insured.

MAC member references available. Contact Justin at justinbolstad@gmail.com or 503-314-5230.

BLACK BUTTE RIDGE CABIN – Cozy 3 BR with big rock fireplace, 503-645-2366.

EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER WANTED – Detail oriented, reliable, non-smoker. Solid references. SW/Beaverton area. 503-574-2420.

BLACK BUTTE – Ranch home by Paulina Pool, 3 BR, 2 BA, fireplace, gourmet kitchen. Tennis court, bike path. 503-705-6375.

SUNRIVER – 4 BR, 3 BA, hot tub, Wi-Fi, next to SHARC, includes passes. $295/nt. 503-267-3052.

DCCA 171, www.vrbo.com/320157.

BLACK BUTTE HOME – 3 BR, 2 BA, recently updated throughout. Fully equipped, close to pool and tennis courts. No pets, no smkg. 503-697-0528.

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WINDOW CLEANING – Free estimates. 35+ yrs residential exp. Call Ed Howard, 503-866-2423.

Visit website to appreciate. 4 BR/2.5 BA on Big Meadow Golf #16. Sleeps up to 12, gourmet kitchen, big screen TV, oversized hot tub, spacious deck, bikes.

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BLACK BUTTE RANCH – Golf course home for rent. See online VRBO347918. 503-297-3768.

BBR – GM 43, vrbo390500 503-246-0489.

For Sale LEGENDS PENTHOUSE – NE corner,1,397 sq ft, 2 BR/2BA. Adjacent to MAC, overlooks Lincoln ball field and city views. By owner–$649,000. Info: legendscondo901@gmail.com

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SUNRIVER – Newly remodeled Quelah. 3 BR, 2 BA, private pool, spa & tennis courts. Call 503892-9993. DCCA #762.

$160/nt. Sara Hval, 971-235-6853.

SUNRIVER – 3 BR, 2.5 BA. On Woodlands GC. Large deck, Wi-Fi/cable, hot tub, bikes, 2-person kayak. No smkg/pets. 503-969-7135.

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SUNRIVER – Fremont Crossing, 2,200+, 3 BR, 3.5 BA, 2 masters, sleeps 8, all amenities, mall, SHARC. Hot tub, p-pong, bikes, no smkg/pets. 503-706-8886.

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BLACK BUTTE – 3 BR, 2.5 BA just steps from pool/tennis and bike paths. VRBO.com/772258

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MAC MARKETPLACE Coastal ARCH CAPE OCEANFRONT – 7 BR, 3 BA classic beach house. Fully equipped, spectacular ocean view. Call Claire, 503-7407460. www.colemanshouse.com or www.archcapebeachrentals.net VISIT US AT: beachhouseingearhart.com

www.GearhartHouse.com

Beautiful Gearhart rental. 4 BR, 3 BA, sleeps 10+.

1 blk. from beach, golf. Fully equipped, newly remodeled. Jim Whittemore, 503-292-4000.

OCEANFRONT HIGHLANDS AT GEARHART Gated area. No smoking. No pets. 503-688-6867.

GEARHART CONDO #G712 – 4th floor with panoramic ocean view. 2 BR, 2 BA. See pics and info @ www.gearhartresort.com. Select Gearhart House G712. Contact Paul Tice, Mgr. @ 503-717-4400.

MANZANITA WWW.745BEACH.COM Beautiful home on the beach!. 6 BR, 4.5 BA, WiFi. Walk to town, city park and golf.

MANZANITA – Newer 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA + loft, 2 blks from beach. Sleeps 8 max. No pets, no smoking.

Home theater system. 503-297-7971.

SURF PINES OCEANFRONT – 4 BR/3 BA, sleeps 16, large deck, hot tub, great beach access.

Fun for families. 503-869-7575.

Out of State PALM DESERT – Luxurious 4,500 sf view home surrounds large pool on ½ acre of grounds. 4 BR, 3½ BA, casita, pool house. Beautifully & fully furnished. Golf cart. 5 blocks to El Paseo. Sleeps 11. www.desertlilyoasis.com. Cindy Banzer, 503-7097277, cbanzer@eastpdxproperties.com.

IDAHO-LAKE CASCADE – 3 BR, 2 BA house on lake near McCall, ID. Call Marsha, 503-784-2670. marshawfreed.wix.com/norwoodhouse WHITEFISH, MT RENTAL – New 3 BR, 2.2 BA townhome, sleeps 8. One block from city beach, 5-min walk to downtown. Private dock access.

Private setting in quiet neighborhood. 30-min drive to Glacier Nat. Park. Paddle boarding, jet skiing, hiking, fishing, skiing/snowboarding. Call 503-880-9876 to book now.

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MAUI MAALAEA SURF – Exquisitely furnished beachfront condo. Sandy beaches, swimming pool, tennis. 2 masters, 2 BA, townhome. Boni Halton, 503-789-0990. www.haltonmauicondo.com MAUI/MAKENA SURF – E 303 - Newly remodeled beachfront luxury condo. 2 BR, 2 BA. Cathy, 541-420-1506.

Foreign costa rica – Featured in the March 2011 issue of Travel and Leisure magazine. Lush gardens, quiet, small resort on Pacific Ocean in village setting. Shelling, fishing, hiking, horseback jungle tours. Pool and full kitchens. Wonderful architecture. “The best in Costa Rica” rating. Call 503365-2872. www.tambortropical.com 10% discount to MAC members.

PARIS, FRANCE AND ST. ANDREWS, SCOTLAND Two classic, beautifully kept overseas short term rentals at www.fraeseproperties.com. 206-328-0897. fraese@ comcast.net.

KONA, HAWAII – Lovely oceanfront 1 BR condo.

Tennis, oceanside pool/spa. Great view.

503-675-6220. For photos, email: nanevin@aol.com.

PARIS APARTMENT – At Notre Dame. Elegant 2 BR, 2 BA, in the heart of Paris. 503-227-3722.

BIG ISLAND – Private 3 BR, 3 BA home with pool on 2.7 acres overlooking Kailua-Kona. Call 503546-4519 or visit www.keauhouhideaway.com.

PARIS BASTILLE – Comfortable pied-a-terre for up to 4. All renovated, sunny. Available spring/summer 2016. Owner 503-705-4088. Photos: www.b2mont-immobilier.com/location/

WAIKOLOA – Oceanfront 2 BR, 2 BA. Club w/pool, fitness, tennis, bball. Golf disc. 503-629-9999.

BEAUTIFUL NICARAGUAN HOME – Oceanfront with private pool in gated community. Access to daily yoga, watersports and adventure. $275/ night. Call for info and pictures, 503-309-1506.

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ADMINISTRATIVE

Small Communities at MAC Foster Friendships

I

was in a coffee shop more than 15 years ago when I recognized another member of Multnomah Athletic Club as he walked into the place. I didn’t know his name, but he spotted me. With a big smile he walked over, extended his hand and introduced himself as Bart Ferguson.

He told me he’d seen me around the club, and he suggested that I join a workout class called Boot Camp that started on Monday at 5:30 a.m.

Given Ferguson’s incredible friendliness – and if you know any of the Ferguson clan you know what I mean – I had to promise I’d be there the following Monday. Up until then, I’d work out and maybe nod to someone who had a locker near mine. But I didn’t really know anyone in the club.

Because of that class, a subset of Early Birds, I discovered the power of a community within a larger community, and that’s what makes the MAC far different than simply a place to exercise.

When I turned 50, for example, the Boot Camp class serenaded me with “Happy Birthday.” I was invited to parties.

I made friends that I continue to see outside the club. I’m an Early Bird guy now, too. Not a morning goes by that I don’t talk – really talk – with at least 15 people who once were strangers.

And I’m not alone.

Members throughout the club have found deep friendships in these small communities within a larger institution. At 17,000+ members, the club is akin to a city. The small groups, built around hobbies, activities and passions, are similar to neighborhoods where you form friendships around common interests that break down barriers.

It makes sense when you read the club’s mission statement: Enrich lives, foster friendships and build upon our traditions of excellence in athletic, social and educational programs.

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To make it easy for members to form such groups, the club offers free listings in the classified section of The Winged M, said Abby DenUyl, Member Services Manager.

“There’s a place called MACconnect,” she said. “Members can post there. Book clubs, athletic interests, music. We have limited space in the club, so this allows for smaller, and more organic, groups to form.

I know from experience that these groups bond in special ways. They may start out knitting, for example, and end up deciding to try other activities together.”

That was the experience of Sharon Weil, who took a mahjong class offered by another member.

“That was years ago,” she said. “We’ve moved beyond the lessons. We play every Monday evening. Sometimes we have four people, sometimes we have eight. We have singles, couples and even a few men. We play, we break for dinner, and then play again. We talk about our families, vacations, trips. We all have such busy lives, this gives us a reason to slow down and have fun.”

Roberta Swanson plays with a Tuesday afternoon mahjong group.

“We have grown quite close over the years, and we truly enjoy one another’s company,” she said. “The origins of friendships have always intrigued me. Our group would probably have never occurred as different as we are, but I think each of us looks forward to those Tuesdays as much for the camaraderie as the game itself.”

Martha Godfrey Dixon has been a member of an evening MAC book club for nearly a decade.

“It’s a solid group,” she said. “The club is not just an athletic club. We meet once a month for 10 months out of the year. We discuss the book, but we end up talking about other things.

Small groups form around an activitiy, and end up deciding to try other activities together.

“The group was started in 2001 by Beverly Mackenzie,” she said. “She wanted to encourage readers to spend an evening discussing fiction. Beverly left in 2009, and I said I would be quasi-chairman for six months. That today is 2016 tells you I am a sucker to keep this group going! I’d say the regulars have been here since 2001 for the most part.”

While writing this piece, I thought about my experience teaching writing classes, which I’ve been doing at the MAC for more than eight years. Students from all walks of life – lawyers, doctors, widows, teachers, housewives and retired men with time on their hands – walk into my class because they want to learn how to write, how to tell their story. They do. But something even more important happens: we form a small community that has nothing, and everything, to do with Multnomah Athletic Club.

What we create in that small group on the second floor is what happens throughout the club daily. Doesn’t matter if it’s bridge or jogging or water polo or reading or mahjong.

It has nothing to do with the activity, but how we grow close because of the activity.

And that is a beautiful gift we give each other and our club.

Tom Hallman Jr. is a Pulitzer Prizewinning reporter for The Oregonian, author and MAC member who teaches the club’s Tell-Your-Story writing class. In celebration of MAC’s 125th anniversary, Hallman is writing a monthly essay about the club. WM

WELCOME TERRY PORTER. NEW HEAD COACH OF PILOTS BASKETBALL

Get your 2016 -17 tickets today at 2015 prices. Go to PortlandPilots.com or call 503.943.7525.

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