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Contents FEATURED

60 | Cleary the Right Choice for MAC New athletic director is all about building community and engagement.

66 | The Best Part of Waking Up

Member Brewfest brings out the people and the smiles.

Early Bird members help each other rise and shine with unflagging encouragement.

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COMMUNICATIONS TEAM Stephanie Cameron Director Kathleen Conners Project Manager Stephanie Duffy Graphic Designer Laura Lawrence Digital Content Specialist Adam Linnman Communications Manager Julia Omelchuck Graphic Designer/ Ad Services Coordinator Kelly Robb Marketing Manager Jake Ten Pas Copywriter Allyson Wilinski Content Manager

C LU B N EW S 9 | Faces of MAC 11 | Culture & Style 13 | Holiday Decorating 13 | Community Involvement 15 | Arts 17 | By the Numbers 19 | Mporium 20 | Credentials How-To 21 | McAlpin Award 23 | Employee Holiday Fund 25 | MAF Impact Award 27 | MAF Tributes 29 | Campus Master Plan 33 | In Memoriam

C U L I NARY 34-35 Thanksgiving Three Ways Cooking Classes

EVENTS

WELLNESS 50-52 Sport Specialization Naturopath’s Column

AT H L E T I C S 70 | Dance 72 | Golf 73 | Ski 74 | Tennis 76 | Karate 5 | Treasurer’s Column 7 | Director’s Column 54 | Scrapbook 76 | Walk Across America 78 | Advertiser Index 80 | MAC Marketplace 82 | Tell Your Story

ON THE COVER Members of the Athletic Committee joined Athletics & Wellness staff at Providence Park. Cover photo by Craig Mitchelldyer

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TREASURER’S COLUMN Committee Chairs STANDING

Athletic Brad Miller Budget and Finance Steve Brown Communications Debbie Koesel DEI Grant Yoshihara Diversity Admissions Chris Gong House Jack Phillips Member Events Sheri Anderson Membership Ron Fraback Property Spencer Raymond BOARD

Food & Beverage Rachael Seeger Human Resources Steve Brown Land Use Dwight Terry Technology Soren Andersen SPECIALIZED

Arts Catherine Blanksby Community Relations Vivian Solomon SPORT

Basketball Mark Plumlee Climbing Reniera Eddy Cycling Steve Getsiv Dance Cinzia Corio-Holman Early Birds Bill Zander Fitness & Decathlon Blake Anderson Golf Darin Vick Group Exercise Shawn DiGruccio Gymnastics Sara Vanderhoff Handball Brian Lee Karate Mark Twietmeyer Outdoor Activities Program Sue Rimkeit Pickleball Mark Jansa Pilates Irvin Handelman Racquetball Georgette Blomquist Ski Doug Lindgren Squash Byron Gaddis Swim Ken Meyer Artistic Swimming Lisa Girard Tennis Nicole Mather Triathlon & Running Ryan Chiotti Volleyball Nikki Metcalf Walking & Hiking Suzanne Zarling Water Fitness Chris Bathurst Water Volleyball Dinda Mills Yoga Daureen Morris EVENT

20s/30s Grant Wiater Balladeers Jon Lee Culture and Style Kelly Director Family Events Lindsey Hern Holiday Decorating Bridget Connolly MelloMacs Amy Johnson Social Activities Ryan Chiotti

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hese are, indeed, extraordinary times. It is hard to believe that we’ve been navigating the complexities of the COVID-19 pandemic for nearly two years now. I continue to be moved by the strength of Stephen Brown our community, the TREASURER bonds we all share, and the support that members offer one another. As treasurer, I have a duty and fiduciary responsibility to look after the financial health of our institution. I want to recognize the current and past boards’ hard work in collecting and evaluating information and making decisions to benefit the membership and the club’s future. I also offer deep gratitude to all of the club’s members and staff for their patience and trust. All club officers value openness and transparency, and so I want to update you on several financial matters.

Budget and Operations Update MAC is the only club among Platinum Clubs of America, a group of the nation’s 150 most prestigious private clubs, to have lowered dues last year. In the face of closure, and even while operating under a reduced dues structure, our club continued to deliver member services and experiences. This support was made possible by countless committee volunteers and their creativity, dedication, and genuine commitment to the mission of our organization.

I’m pleased to report that the ramp-up in offerings has continued and that member feedback has been essential in shaping and crafting the club calendar.

During the pandemic, we all, as club owners, realized what it truly costs to run MAC, even while closed. All of the club’s capital assets, such as the facilities and equipment, continued to require maintenance, improvement, and periodic replacement.

The closure afforded us an unusual opportunity and time to deep dive into MAC’s finance and operations legacy systems. As a team, current and

previous board members have upgraded and enhanced the club’s general ledger and operational books and systems, affording us a greater degree of real-time visibility and accuracy. As a result, MAC has migrated from an annual budgeting and financial process to a more proactive quarterly system that is being completed for the first time this year. From now on, the Budget and Finance Committee and staff will carefully review the financial ledger quarterly to ensure the club is staying on target while remaining agile and responsive.

Currently, club leadership is wrapping up the 2022 budgeting process. Member voices and points of view are always incorporated through inclusive strategic planning.

Additionally, we are adding payroll, accounts payable, inventory, and many other integral systems we previously lacked.

Campus Master Plan Last year, the Board of Trustees kicked off the Campus Master Plan, which I have been humbled to sponsor. The initiative will envision and build the MAC of the future.

This year, we realize the visioning process.

The hard planning happens in 2022, and we will break ground in 2023. I am impressed with the passion of countless members who have attended listening sessions to contribute to the process. Member input will continue to be included at every step of the way; we really value the opportunity to co-create our future. Over the last 30 years, MAC boards have had the foresight to set aside funds for this critical initiative. These funds, along with the club’s real estate holdings, provide the assets to complete the multipart plan. As such, member dues will not be needed to support the Campus Master Plan initiative.

Acknowledgments MAC could not have navigated the last two years without the dedicated efforts of members of the board, committees, and staff. Thank you for your tireless work and unwavering support of our club and its members. It is an honor to serve with you. I’m also so grateful for my beautiful bride, Natasha, for her continuous love and support during my tenure of service on MAC’s Board of Trustees, and always.

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DIRECTOR’S COLUMN President Robert Torch Vice President Chase McPherson Secretary Reidun Zander Treasurer Stephen Brown Trustees Nathan Ayotte Kyle Goulard Mike Mathews Richard Maxwell Alison Rosenblum Mary Turina Katherine O. VanZanten Marilyn Whitaker General Manager Charles Leverton Executive Leadership Team Tech & Portfolio Director Matt Abraham Engagement Director Jason Amos Communications Director Stephanie Cameron Athletic Director Valerie Cleary Finance & Accounting Director Briana Mathias HR Director Amy Mattson Club Operations Senior Director John Sterbis

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s we move fully into the fall season, I find myself reflecting on the whirlwind year we have had. November is a great time to take inventory of our many blessings, what is most Jason Amos important, and ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR how we want to show up for the home stretch of the calendar year. With so much uncertainty, change, and stress that seems to wind its way into our daily lives, I find that practicing gratitude and focusing on the people around me reminds me of what’s important.

This November marks more than 18 months since the start of the pandemic, which has provided incredible examples of MAC’s enduring commitment to our vibrant community of members. There have been so many gentle reminders of what, or who, make us the best-in-class club in North America — our people.

It’s the warm, daily interactions in hallways, cheers on the court, laughter in the pub, and all the other little moments that glue us together and have allowed us to thrive during challenging times. I regularly reflect on how amazing it has been to see members, staff, the Portland community, and so many more roll up their sleeves, get to work, and keep people at the center of it all. Drive-by birthdays, Zoom celebrations, and working out wherever we could are all examples of how we stuck together, and for that we should all be equally as proud as we are grateful.

While families finalize plans for holidays such as Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Diwali, or take time out of their month to consider the many veterans who proudly served our country, I think we can all agree

that these rituals are central to a strong sense of pride, community, and connection.

Whether it’s the aftermath of a pandemic, a slower-than-expected re-entry to “normal,” or the feeling that we’re all in a time warp, finding gratitude for our community and the club’s many connections is the magic ingredient that allows us to navigate turbulent times.

This month, the club bustles with opportunities to reinforce connections with fellow members and celebrate this outstanding community. MAC’s Thanksgiving dinners (in-person or to-go), the Turkey Trot, and the Herculean efforts of holiday decorating volunteers are all social outlets that help members embrace the seasonal spirit. On the athletics side, sport teams have started their fall seasons in earnest, with families traveling on weekends to meets, games, and competitions throughout the month. Simultaneously, the club has seen one of the largest registrations for fall recreational classes in recent history. Your MAC is back, and the community is as engaged as ever.

Here’s to a month full of gratitude, reflection, and community.

Looking forward, as your engagement director, I am collaborating with my team to cook up some really exciting ideas to help enrich your club experience.

MAC employees are working side-by-side with committee members to improve the day-to-day engagement of our members.

Reducing call times, improving wayfinding, and enhancing member onboarding are all in the works. I invite your ideas and feedback and encourage you to reach out, partner with us, and help us build a better MAC! As the holiday season gets into full swing, remember that your home away from home is warmly awaiting you. Here’s to a month full of gratitude, reflection, and community.

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FACES OF MAC When MAC Fitness Instructor Perparim “Papi” Ferunaj became a United States citizen in October, his Senior Strength class celebrated with him. In Albania, Ferunaj taught physical training and gerontology at the university level, was an Olympic-tier weightlifting champion, and led the Albanian Taekwondo Federation. He also has researched muscle loss in seniors, and since coming to Oregon, earned multiple masters records in weightlifting. MAC members of all ages can take advantage of his expertise through club classes such as Senior Strength, Tai Chi, and Olympic Weightlifting.

“It’s motivating to be taught by a trainer who has done as many different things as Papi has. He is an encouraging and supportive coach, and is willing to take extra time to help his students succeed,” says member Ann Bakkensen, who suggested featuring Ferunaj’s accomplishment in The Winged M. “Our country has benefited from the skills and abilities brought here by immigrants.”

“To me, being an American citizen is a great privilege and fills me with pride,” Ferunaj explains. “It brings immense opportunities and freedom of choice. Personally, I am very grateful to work for MAC, one of the giant companies of the fitness industry in Portland.”

The process of naturalization took him almost seven years, since he first arrived in the U.S. in November 2014. Ferunaj describes the citizenship interview as being more like a friendly conversation with the officer, at least after he successfully answered all the questions.

“That made me feel full of positive energy,” he says.

“Teaching and learning have been my motivation to reach my goal to serve people. I couldn’t have done that without the support of my

wife, Anila, who continuously encouraged me to study. The first year was very hard, and she helped me to be patient and stick with what I am good at, sport and fitness.”

Ferunaj also credits longtime instructor and former Group Exercise supervisor Linda Spaulding with giving him a chance leading a Tai Chi class, and new Fitness & Training Supervisor Maddy Sweeney for helping him to add offerings for all ages. He remains focused on, and thankful for, the opportunity of helping seniors in need.

“The most understandable language of communication is movement,” he says. “Isn’t it amazing to improve the functional ability of the body even in old age?”

“This is a community that hung together during COVID through Zoom workouts,” Gerson says. “Kirsten checks in with everyone, so you don’t dare miss a class because we’ll notice! She also gives great feedback while we are working out, and that’s not something you would get from YouTube.”

The class combines functional fitness with some elements of HIIT, and makes use of dumbbells, kettlebells, boxes, and participants’ bodies. Cardio segments are incorporated, and members can use their rowing machines, stationary bikes, jump ropes, or feet as they head outside for a 400-meter run. Music can run from Motown oldies to ‘80s mashups, which keep members moving.

Another Fitness Instructor earning accolades from MAC members is Kirsten Kler, who leads Group Exercise classes ranging from Boot Camp and Spin to HIIT, or High-Intensity Interval Training. The class that inspired Ann Gerson to reach out about a Faces of MAC mention, however, is Kler’s main gig, the Early Birds X-Train class on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Asked about how she keeps her class motivated and accountable, Kler says, “Regardless of how they feel, I ask them to ‘just show up,’ and the rest will take care of itself!” She adds that many of these members have been working out together for 15 years, and that they have developed quite a camaraderie. “At 5:30 or 6 a.m., there is a like-mindedness that only a member of the ‘Dawn Patrol,’ as I like to call it, can relate to.”

In addition to knowing most of her class by name and greeting them individually, Kler maintains the in-person feeling during virtual workouts by letting people such as Gerson know that she sees her, and reminding everyone that they are doing this together, not separately. “Quite a few of us are connected on social media, so we also see who is getting back from a great vacation or cool hike, or who might be a new grandma. It’s really helped us stay connected during the pandemic.” Kler also points out that her class keeps her as energized as she keeps them.

“I’m soon to be 54, and years ago I had planned to stop teaching at 50 and let the young-gun instructors have their time. But I don’t feel that way anymore. I always tell the class, ‘If you show up, I will show up,’ and that’s what we are doing!”

Submit information for Faces of MAC to wingedm@themac.com.

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Culture & Style Creates Memorable Experiences Culture & Style (C&S), one of the seven committees encompassed by Member Events, has a long history of fostering social connectivity among MAC members.

Whether through appreciating local art and architecture or regional tastes and traditions, C&S has brought members together for the shared experiences that set MAC apart from other athletic clubs.

while simultaneously focusing on ways to create a significant celebration for the return of the December shows next year.

The Holiday Fashion Show (HFS) subcommittee, falling under the auspices of Culture and Style, produces the beloved annual event. Four shows, which historically sell out in hours, kick off the spirit of the season by turning the MAC Ballroom into a mini version of Milan or Paris. Fashion enthusiasts have gathered for generations to share in the excitement of seeing fellow MAC members sport the latest styles on the catwalk, and the subcommittee works tirelessly to a produce high-quality event sure to surprise and delight year after year.

On the slate is a fabulous luncheon featuring Susie Wright on the art of highlow dressing; an art show and market highlighting local and regional artists; a curated selection of artisans and crafters for a holiday market that’s sure to enhance this year’s Holiday Open House; a celebration of the Lunar New Year; and a large-scale festival-style food and wine tasting. Sign up for the Events newsletter on the My Interests page at themac.com to receive details about these upcoming events.

This cherished event, though paused for 2021, is never possible without the careful coordination, dedication, and diligence of both staff and volunteers. The HFS subcommittee is working to bring a fashion show to the membership in spring 2022

With the understanding that the pandemic has created pent-up demand for member events, C&S has wasted no time leveraging creativity and community resources to develop a number of interesting cultural experiences.

Our committee is so proud and excited to share the fruit of our labors with you and we’re eager to welcome your involvement and participation.

—Kelly Director, C&S Committee chair

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Culture & Style Chair kdirector.chair@themac.com

COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Nancy Bartow Claressa Bauer Maria Bruce Shannon Conrad Marisa Hernandez Susan Kerr Caroline Kornberg Mary McGrane Elizabeth Mitsky Vicki Tagliafico Colleen Yoshihara

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Holidays in the Rose City Committee seeks volunteers to help decorate the club The Holiday Decorating Committee is a group of enthusiastic members who love bringing cheer and wonder to MAC each winter season.

Help MAC Give Back Community Involvement Committee renews its focus The Community Relations Committee, chaired by Vivian Solomon, has a new name — Community Involvement, which was approved by the Board of Trustees in September.

The group, which serves as a specialized committee under the Communications Committee, felt the new name more accurately describes its focus and purpose.

The Community Involvement Committee has been actively assessing opportunities for MAC to support and give back to the community through volunteer opportunities and service projects, with a focus on downtown Portland.

The committee invites all members (and even nonmember guests) to join the fun of adorning MAC with this year’s holiday theme: Holidays in the Rose City.

We are looking for volunteers who are imaginative and creative, strong and hard-working to beautify the club for the holidays. Even those who may not fit all the criteria are encouraged to take part.

Volunteers ages 10 and older are welcome to sign up for either the 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. shifts. All-day participation is greatly appreciated, too. Juniors under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult. This is a great opportunity for juniors to earn volunteer service hours.

Bridget Connolly

Holiday Decorating Chair bconnolly.chair@themac.com

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Breakfast and lunch are provided for the marvelous decorators each day. A morning briefing is held at 9:15 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

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Help with un-decorating is also needed!

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MAC members interested in volunteering can subscribe to the MACorps group by going to the My Interests page on themac.com and checking the Community Outreach — Volunteering MACorps box. Information about upcoming opportunities will be emailed to this subscriber list as they become available.

While volunteering, MACorps members are issued a red vest or apron, branded with the MAC Winged M logo.

This helps members to easily find one another and connect while volunteering and also provides some great visibility for the club out in the community.

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MAC Artist Profile: Lucinda Parker Lucinda Parker’s dynamic painting of Mt. Hood, titled North Side, is the third artwork featured in our ongoing series introducing members to MAC’s beautiful collection and, most importantly, to the artists who created the pieces.

Our visit with Parker began in the flower garden in front of the Portland home and studio she shares with her husband, Steve McCarthy. A short walk down garden steps led us to her spacious studio, where she began by pointing out the myriad journals and sketch books filled with preliminary ideas for her vast body of work. To say that she is enthusiastic about her work is an understatement; in fact, she exuded boundless energy as we moved from one area to another listening to her describe her creative process. Art dealer Laura Russo once noted, “She’s very physical when she paints… It’s like watching a person play tennis. She moves from one side of the canvas to the other.” It’s clear that the energy expressed in her work begins with the artist herself.

Originally from Boston, Parker arrived in Portland in 1960, having taken a train from Chicago to attend Reed College.

Before that time, “I’d never been west of Buffalo,” she told us. Parker received a B.A. jointly from Reed and the Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland, and an M.F.A. from Pratt Institute in New York City. Coincidentally, George Johanson, one of her influential early teachers at PNCA was the subject of our first interview for this series. Other artists who influenced Parker include Northwest artists C.S. Price, Robert Colescott, and Louis

Parker with her work, North Side.

Bunce. Johanson encouraged her use of bright colors, and Price and Colescott inspired her Abstract Expressionist brushwork. Parker “breaks down” her subject matter into geometric shapes with intense color, resulting in highly abstract, Cubist paintings that appear to move.

Since a retrospective exhibit at the Portland Art Museum in 1995, Parker’s work has become more specifically tied to the Northwest landscape, where water and mountains are prominent subjects, especially her beloved Mt. Hood. The MAC piece, North Side, which is located outside the Sports Pub, is a large diptych which she created in 2011. It was the very first large painting she made of the mountain, after making many small drawings “out of her back pocket” over the years of exploration.

Standing in front of North Side while Parker described her work was like getting a climbing lesson from an expert. She took us on a literal tour of Mt. Hood, starting on the far right side of the painting with the zigzag peak of Barrett Spur. She pointed out the specific routes, domes, glaciers, spurs, even lenticular clouds until we ended on the far left side of the painting with Cooper Spur. There is constant motion as a result of the snow, clouds, shadows, and sunlight on the mountain. Take a closer look at the piece and you’ll note the subtle touches of pink, and yellow, and turquoise.

When Lucinda Parker talks about her painting, you can feel her passion for Mt. Hood, which she describes as a life-giving force. Her husband introduced her to it more than 50 years ago and they have been “clambering all over the north side” ever since. McCarthy accompanied Parker to MAC on the day we photographed her in front of the painting. It was heartwarming to observe their personal connection and mutual devotion.

“Painting is like breathing.

I do it because I need to.”

—Lucinda Parker Parker’s work is represented in several museum collections throughout the Northwest: the Portland, Seattle, Tacoma and Boise Art Museums and the Hallie Ford Museum of Art in Salem. Her work can also be seen at the Oregon Convention Center, Portland City Hall, Broadway Tower, Reed College, and the new federal courthouse in Bakersfield, California.

Parker’s work can also be viewed at the Russo Lee Gallery on NW 21st Avenue in Portland, where she has shown since 1986, and also at russoleegallery.com.

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AC is driven by its active and engaging committee system, consisting of standing, board, and specialized committees, which include Arts, Community Involvement, Investments, and 26 sport and eight social committees:

Members interested in joining the MAC committee system are encouraged to begin by joining a specialized committee. These groups help guide club programming decisions with staff, such as facilitating sport activities or creating new events for members to enjoy. The strong communityoriented nature of specialized committees creates a friendly environment to learn club governance and foster MAC’s cherished community culture.

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Artistic Swimming, Basketball, Climbing, Cycling, Dance, Early Birds, Fitness & Decathlon, Golf, Group Exercise, Gymnastics, Handball, Karate, Outdoor Activities, Pickleball, Pilates, Racquetball, Ski, Squash, Swim, Tennis, Triathlon & Running, Volleyball, Walking & Hiking, Water Fitness, Water Volleyball, and Yoga, 20s/30s, Balladeers, Culture & Style, Family Events, Holiday Decorating, Junior Events*, MelloMacs, and Social Activities

MAC committees

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Members serving on a committee in the 2021-2022 committee year

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Submit a Committee Interest Form via themac.com no later than 5 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 31. For more information, contact committees@themac.com.

MAC’s committee system is open to all adult members.* An engaged committee member can expect to spend approximately three hours per month at committee meetings, providing event support, and helping with other activities. Resumés reflecting relevant expertise and experiences are encouraged and appreciated. *The Junior Events Committee is restricted to junior members only; the recruitment period has ended for this year’s Junior Events Committee.

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The Future Looks Bright for Mporium 2021 Member Survey

With all the data and feedback received, I cannot help but be excited for the future.

Even in the face of aggressive supply chain slowdowns and frustrating merchandise stock-outs there is strong momentum for retail operations.

The retail staff hiring process is underway to find individuals who meet the premier customer service experience expected by MAC members. I am pleased to announce that the first employee hired is a familiar face to many — the ever-personable Cookie Tohl is returning to Mporium!

Look for pop-up shops within the Mporium space in November and December, featuring local artisans and seasonally festive vendors. Between these events, work is happening behind to scenes to complete a new inventory system, add an online Mporium experience, and receive the newest products to fully stock the space for a new year store unveiling.

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To know the best way forward, membership guidance was needed. What does Mporium mean to you? We heard unequivocally how the Mporium space is a MAC community gathering place. It’s the place to find items that may have been forgotten at home; the place to get a greeting card or small gift before a celebratory event; and the place to get exclusive, MAC-branded items that can be found nowhere else.

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During my previous dozen years around the University of Oregon and Duck Store retail operations, I never experienced such a high level of thoughtful input nor a similar degree of dynamic discussions. It is a privilege to work at MAC, and I feel fortunate to take the helm of retail operations moving forward.

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What did you like best about Mporium in the past?

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First off, I’d like to extend a tremendous amount of appreciation to all MAC members who have actively given feedback over the past few months through the Mporium survey and focus groups.

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Member Focus Group Responses “Mporium would brighten my day.”

“We always look forward to Mporium displays.”

“Mporium is a cornerstone at MAC.” “I always walked through. Just in case.”

“Mporium is more than just a gift shop.”

“I went to Mporium every time I was at MAC.”

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McAlpin Award Honors Members’ Club Service The Member Events Committee is accepting nominations for the prestigious McAlpin Award. This honor is given to an individual who shows extraordinary service to MAC in the area of social activities.

The successful candidate shall represent the highest level of dedication and commitment to the club, and shall have exemplified qualities of leadership, committee participation, and consistent service through the development and execution of the club’s social offerings. This person should be the ultimate volunteer.

Nominations may be made by an individual, group, or committee. The nominee may have been a volunteer on one or more of the following committees: Member Events, Culture & Style, Junior Events, Family Events, MelloMacs, Balladeers, Holiday Decorating, Social Activities, 20s/30s and the former Midday Luncheon Series, Entertainment, Singles and Women’s Activities Committees. They may have also made an outstanding contribution to the social activities of the club while not participating in the committee system.

Consideration is also given to service on major committees as well as to Multnomah Athletic Foundation and MACorps participation.

The new recipient joins the ranks of former recipients: Jeff Gudman, John Herman, Evelyn Page, Susan Prows, Nancy Sergeant, Elaine Zehntbauer, Hazal Phillips, Barbara Crawford, Cary Taylor, Sheryl McDonald, Ellen Miller, Rea Janes, Bud and Janet Lewis, Rosalie Stevenson, Carol Wright, Barbara Ueltschi, Diana Callaway, Kris Freiermuth, Fred Ing, Richard Horswell, Todd Husband, Julie

Branford, Jan Jackson, Jutta Allen, Mike Mathews, Ione Clair, Sydney Baer, Ann Blume. The MAC Balladeers (pictured above) were honored to win the award as a group in 2021.

This award was first given in the early 1990s and is named after the first MAC president, Arthur McAlpin. If a member knows of a worthy candidate and would like to see them recognized for their efforts, they can nominate them on the MAC website. Members may also call 503-5176600 or email adenuyl@themac.com for more information. Nominations must be received by Friday, Dec 17.

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Holiday Fund for Staff Appreciation The Board of Trustees has approved the 2021 Holiday Fund, in which eligible employees receive an annual bonus, allocated based on years of service and accumulated hours during the past 12 months.

This program has been generously funded by members since 2003 to show their appreciation for the staff who make their club experiences so special. After another especially trying year, the Board of Trustees agreed this recognition of staff was especially important, but have also taken into consideration the need to be thoughtful about the impact on members. This year’s Holiday Fund assessment amount is lower than pre-COVID years and will appear on November statements in the amounts of $25 for member families and $20 for individuals.

Members may also opt out if they choose by contacting the Accounting office at accounting@themac.com with “opt out” in the subject line.

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Making Sports Possible with Community Partnerships 2021 Impact Award recipient taps into the power of partnerships to connect people with physical disabilities to recreational activities Swimming, handcycling, and wheelchair basketball are just a few of the activities that 2021 Impact Award recipient Adaptive Sports Northwest (ASNW) offers to people with physical and visual disabilities. Through recreational and competitive sports, the organization helps its members build self-confidence, social connections, and new skills to lead a healthy and active life.

The local nonprofit has been providing recreational opportunities to people with physical disabilities in Oregon and Southwest Washington since 1982, serving 300 members and 500 individual participants annually.

Members range from ages 7 to 87, with the average age being in the 30-40-year range. “On the surface, ASNW is about providing people who are managing a physical disability with opportunities to participate in sports.

But in reality, it’s about so much more,” explains ASNW Executive Director Dave Hanna. “Our activities are really about creating normalcy and socialization and allowing people with disabilities to fully engage in physical activity in a supportive environment, coached by people who understand their unique challenges.”

Many ASNW members have been managing a physical disability their entire life, while some, due to a medical condition or an accident, are new to managing a disability and are transitioning to a more unique and different lifestyle. In all cases, ASNW strives to continually improve participants’ quality of life through sports and recreation.

To accomplish this, ASNW creatively engages with a network of community partners to help serve members in the best way possible. Community partners — including The Standard, Comcast, and Portland State University (PSU) — play an essential role. They provide access to top-notch facilities including tracks, courts, and pools, and have also donated high-quality equipment.

Prior to the pandemic, PSU made its basketball courts and pool available at convenient hours for practice. “When our members get to participate in sports at peak times, that is a powerful form of outreach,” says Hanna. “People get to experience diversity in a different way — not just as spectators on the sidelines, but as active participants in the community.”

ASNW’s partnerships help shift perceptions about what athletes with a disability can and cannot do, and also help the nonprofit reach farther into the community. “Seeing adaptive sports in action helps the public grasp the work we do and the positive outcomes it generates. This attracts new sponsors, new volunteers, and new members,” explains Hanna.

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Each year, the Impact Award is presented to a Multnomah Athletic Foundation community grant partner.

The award recognizes the nonprofit’s collaborative efforts within the community to support youth and athletic participation. The unrestricted grant funding acknowledges the efforts and success of the organization’s staff, volunteers, and board as they impact the community they serve.

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THANK YOU! Together our investment in the community is fueling opportunities for youth.

22 Grant Partners

26 MAC Scholar Athletes

60 College Scholarships

The Multnomah Athletic Foundation thanks you for your contributions during the annual fund drive in partnership with the Multnomah Athletic Club’s Board of Trustees.

Your gift has become a multiplier in the community, extending the positive influence of MAC members beyond the walls of the building.

13,202 Kids Gained Access to Sports

We appreciate the energy and enthusiasm MAC members bring to the Foundation's community outreach. See what we're up to right now and stay in touch by visiting MultnomahAthleticFoundation.com

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Continued from page 25 Hanna cites the Multnomah Athletic Club and Multnomah Athletic Foundation (MAF) as particularly supportive partners. Prior to the pandemic, the club served as the venue for ASNW’s annual auction and gala. And once the pandemic disrupted daily life, the foundation proactively checked in to see how things were going.

“MAF understood that COVID restrictions could really sideline our members and affect their ability to stay active,” Hanna explains.

That’s why during these unprecedented times, MAF encouraged the grant partner to use its funding in ways that best helps the organization. ASNW plans to apply its current grant funding, including the $2,000 Impact Award, to developing more online content, such as videos and workouts, to keep their members physically active while the virus runs its course.

Current offerings are inspiring and ambitious. Along with more familiar adaptive sports such as wheelchair basketball and sitting volleyball, ASNW also offers archery, kayaking, and wheelchair rugby. The organization is also looking ahead at new activities to add to the mix — exploring adaptive tennis, softball, and flag football, which all will encourage members to stretch farther, increase their range of experiences, and continue to expand their lifestyle possibilities through sport. WM

MAF Tributes Honor someone special or memorialize someone who has passed away by making a tribute gift to the Multnomah Athletic Foundation. Tributes fall under one of five designations: memorial, anniversary, get well, birthday, or recognition. November tributes are listed below, with the honored individuals’ names in bold.

Sara Allison (memorial) The First Five (Karon, Lourdene, Marilyn, and Peggy) Olivia Froebe (memorial) Tom and Ann Usher Dwight Terry and Amy Terry (recognition) Selected as Prime Minister and First Lady of the Royal Rosarians Charles and Linda Marshall Sandy Weinstein (memorial) Lynda Falkenstein

—Laurie Harquail

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The name Dave Hanna might ring a bell for some Multnomah Athletic Club members. Prior to serving as Executive Director of Adaptive Sports Northwest, Hanna was a part of MAC’s Membership department from 2007-2018, and he facilitates MAC’s monthly Business Networking Group.

To make a contribution, contact MAF Executive Director Lisa Bendt at 503-517-2350 or lisa@MultnomahAthleticFoundation.com.

Good Things and Relationships Take Time Readers of the September article about De La Salle North Catholic High School and donated MAC fitness equipment are encouraged to visit MultnomahAthleticFoundation.com for the story’s next chapter.

A positive community impact — supporting local student athletes in their new high school gym and facilities — began with the MAC equipment auction in December 2020 and concluded with the MAF equipment donation in April 2021.

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• Add MAF under My Interests at themac.com/group/pages/my-membership • Follow @multnomahathleticfoundation on Instagram and Facebook • Look for monthly features in The Winged M.

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Campus Master Plan Is a Vision of the Future Expertise, listening, and imagineering drive forward well-defined process

By Jake Ten Pas

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rystal balls are hard to come by these days, but MAC doesn’t need them.

Foretelling the future via mystical means isn’t something the club is interested in.

Combining the tried-and-true methods of member feedback, tapping into trusted thought partners, and harnessing the expertise and passion of the club’s diverse community makes for a far more predictable process.

MAC’s Campus Master Plan is hard science fiction, firmly rooted in reality, not fantasy. The next steps that are identified in December will be the destination, as nearly as it can be pinpointed. Going along for the ride should be a thrilling exercise in teamwork and imagination.

Buckle up. Where MAC is going, it might not need roads in the metaphorical sense, but a roadmap remains a necessity.

The Past The last time MAC’s physical structure was radically altered was back in 1998, when the west wing, where the Fitness Room resides, was constructed and named after Portland fitness pioneer Joe Loprinzi.

Since then, the conversion of the badminton courts into the Climbing Gym, and its impressive improvements in 2020, expanded what’s available inside the Main Clubhouse, but a more comprehensive reimagining of the MAC’s property is long overdue.

Club Treasurer Stephen Brown stepped into the role of second-year trustee in spring 2019, around the same time General Manager Charles Leverton was hired, and Brown was tasked with bringing up to date previous efforts toward the Campus Master Plan (CMP). The more he looked into it, the more he realized that significant forethought had been dedicated to the endeavor starting immediately after the expensive and time-consuming Loprinzi addition; club boards had been budgeting for the next “Big Kahuna,” as he calls it, ever since its completion. Despite hard work throughout the 2000s, the cyclical nature of board turnover meant that just as something was coming to fruition, it was time for a new class of trustees to take over, and the mechanism wasn’t in place to provide that continuity.

“Holly came up with the basic concept right at the end of her tenure,” Brown recounts, referring to former MAC President Lekas. “She said, ‘We need to have a plan that we’re going to follow up on,’ and then Will [Lee] became president.

A week later, COVID hit. Suddenly, we didn’t have the bandwidth to deal with it.

Then, mid-last year, Will said, ‘Hey, Steve, we don’t know how long COVID is going to last. We’ve got to get going on this.’”

Out of that conversation, the Portfolio Management Project was born, providing the continuity to allow for the smartest possible stewarding of club assets, as well as the insurance of smooth transitions between trustee classes when it comes to charting the course ahead.

“The Campus Master Plan is creating the MAC of the future, and we need to do it now in a fashion that will serve the members 20 years hence. We need to create a structure and a methodology of action that will not fade as the current board fades,” Brown asserts.

He and current second-year trustee Mary Turina set up the CMP ad hoc commit-tee, and made it their mission to avoid the foibles of previous efforts by including the broadest possible cross-section of membership and enlisting the right external support.

They then tapped committee member Spencer Raymond and project manager Cole Lathrop, who also oversaw the recent Fitness Room redesign, to put out a request for quote (RFQ) in order to find the right strategic partner with whom to share the club’s far-reaching ambitions.

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The Present Enter Gensler, an architecture, design, and planning firm with nearly 50 offices and more than 50,000 employees around the globe. Known as much for its nuanced, multifaceted approach to urban planning as the striking structures it conceives, Gensler seemed the obvious choice to help get the CMP off the ground.

“We wanted to honor the past, but we’re trying to build for the future. So, we’re going to create three phases. One is a visioning phase, the second is a hardplanning phase, and the third is the action phase,” Brown explains.

“We’re fortunate that Gensler was one of the respondents to the RFQ. They’re giving us a lot of value for our money in this first phase, and they’ve got worldwide talent. They’re leading us on this visioning process, through listening sessions, and strategy and committee meetings.

That allows us to complete phase one by December, and start the hard-planning phase by January 1, boots on the ground.”

“Gensler is really expert at creating spaces that vitalize cities, and that’s what makes them, and us, so excited about this project,” Turina continues. “They’ve done a lot with Austin, Texas, and Nashville, Tennessee, and making these incredible walkable districts. They’ve even worked with NASA. It’s a huge architecture firm that also has super strong visioning and facilitation expertise, which is where we’re at in the process now.”

Leading the effort on behalf of Gensler is the managing director of the Portland Office, John Wix. He has years of experience working with the hospitality industry, and he’s been a trusted partner to Salesforce, Accenture, and the San Francisco International Airport. This last space, in particular, illustrates the ways in which the experience of travelers, or those in need of relaxation, can find multiple points of engagement to keep them actively enjoying a variety of amenities.

“They have this experience index from all of their work that they’ve done It asks, ‘How do you make an experience more sticky?’” notes Turnia. “For example, if you go to a restaurant, and you just buy your sandwich and leave, that’s not real sticky.

But if you go, meet a friend, have a conversation, work out and, you get your perfect sandwich made just for you, that’s stickier. Gensler really thinks through how you make experiences feel much more valueadded for members.”

This kind of thinking can help enable a MAC more capable of keeping up with member needs, whether they entail creating coworking spaces within the club, repurposing current prime real estate such as underused spaces overlooking Providence Park, offering additional niche fitness opportunities, or even opening a satellite facility. All such speculation is preliminary at this point, however, say both Brown and Turina. The visioning phase is all about giving the membership a chance to be heard, analyzing their feedback, and beginning to see what patterns emerge.

“In the much more in-depth phase two — taking it from the vision to the hard plan that allows us to break ground — we are purposely building in multiple membership input sessions,” Brown says. “We don’t want anybody surprised. We want all the members to know what we’re doing at each step of the process. With such a big project, it’s very important that we need to bring all the members along on the journey, to get buy in.”

“The Campus Master Plan is creating the MAC of the future, and we need to do it now in a fashion that will serve the members 20 years hence.”

—Steve Brown The Future At the last input session of phase one, sticky notes turn the windows on the north side of Sunset Bistro into a Jackson Pollack painting. Splatters of color represent different age groups and locations of residences within the Portland Metro area, and the comments written upon them further illustrate the range of interests, opinions, and goals for MAC held by its members.

Abutting one another, Post-Its call for more and less parking, increased social events and a return to the club’s athletic roots, an enhanced family atmosphere and better offerings for seniors. Everyone

involved with the project clearly has their work cut out for them conjuring a vision that represents such seemingly disparate desires.

“There are people who find their best friends here, who work hard on committees, who really have a lot of their identity tied up in MAC. And then we also have transactional members who just want to show up to get a workout in and get out,” Turina says. “At MAC, we try to be everything to everybody, but maybe there are other places that do certain things better and can offer an even more premium experience. Should we align with those businesses for certain offerings? Do we offer reciprocal benefits with a local spa or lease space in the club to a boutique fitness company that’s popular at this moment?”

If it sounds like the process currently contains more questions than answers, that’s entirely by design. Consumer trends evolve quickly, and basing any vision of the future off understandings of the present rather than a framework that allows for flexibility hereafter would likely result in a plan that was outdated before it was finished being drafted.

Even the term “campus” can be misleading, since the most compelling classes of the future could easily be virtual. “The membership of the future is most likely more mobile. They might have more transitory means of employment,” Brown points out. “We want to serve as a new community model. What are we going to need to retain the vibrant interest in our membership in the next generation? This visioning is bold and imaginative, but it has to be if we’re going to serve our members correctly. We get to make a quantum leap into the future. We have so many people with the skill sets needed for the Campus Master Plan, and they’ll be enabled by world-class imagineering.”

Lest that come off as abstract, Brown reiterates his, Turina’s, and other key stakeholders’ commitments to concrete progress. “We are going to complete the visioning phase in 2021, we are going to complete the hard planning phase in 2022, and we are going to break ground on that hard plan in 2023. We have a definitive timeline of action. This isn’t going to get pushed out into the Neverland and not happen again. We have a pool of assets — investment assets and land resources — that will allow us to execute on this Big Kahuna.” WM

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IN MEMORIAM Thomas William Haley Dec. 29, 1934 -Aug. 9, 2021 Thomas William Haley was born Dec. 29, 1934, the son of John Arthur Haley and Mary Virginia (Matson) Haley in South Bend, Indiana. He attended Catholic schools, K-12, in South Bend and graduated from the University of Notre Dame.

Tom passed away from complications of dementia and Alzheimer disease with his wife, Anita, by his side. Many thanks to the staff at Mary’s Woods in Lake Oswego and Brighton Hospice for their care and love for Tom. At Notre Dame, Tom met lifelong friends and together they enjoyed campus life filled with studies, community service, and celebrations. He was a devoted Fighting Irish fan. The first song his children learned was the Notre Dame fight song. Over his lifetime, he attended hundreds of Notre Dame football and basketball games. While at Notre Dame, Tom joined the Naval ROTC program, served two years as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy and was stationed at Pearl Harbor.

In 1960, Tom began his career as a hospital administrator. He was especially proud of overseeing the construction and running of what was then called Dwyer Memorial Hospital, now called Providence Milwaukie Hospital. Next, he was responsible for the construction of a major new wing and the running of what was then Holladay Park Hospital. After his time working in healthcare, Tom owned two wholesale distributorships, where his children worked every summer. Tom served on Providence Health System boards and was chair of the Providence Good Health Plan board.

He was a longtime member of Waverley Country Club, The Racquet Club, and Multnomah Athletic Club.

Tom and Anita McClain married in 2006. Together they enjoyed many travel adventures, golf, friends, and Tom’s beautiful home in Desert Mountain, Arizona, where they entertained friends and family.

They especially looked forward to visits from their children and grandchildren when they would play golf, enjoy wonderful meals, and reminisce. Each year, Tom and Anita traveled to Notre Dame for a football game, to see friends, and to attend mass at the Basilica. Tom was always happy on campus and considered it his home away from home.

Tom is survived by his wife, Anita; Tom’s four children, Malia Wasson (John), Tom Jr., Kerry Haley, Garin (Karina) and their mother, Lourdene; grandchildren, Michele (Jordan), Kelsey, Megan, Colin, Alec and Matson; great grand-daughter, Leila; former son-in-law, Steve Wasson; and Anita’s daughter, Allison Gregory (Rance) and their two sons, Truman and Calvin.

Tom was predeceased by his son, Matson, who passed away in a boating accident at the age of 27. Scrubbing and polishing Matson’s graveside marker was an important, annual event for Tom and a chance to connect with his son.

A private family burial has been held for Tom. Memorial gifts may be made to the J. Arthur and Mary Virginia Haley Family Memorial Library Collection, University of Notre Dame, Dept. of Development, 1100 Grace Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556; Matson Haley Scholarship Fund, Santa Clara University, Att: Nick Mirkovich, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053; or the Sisters of the Holy Names Retirement Fund, P.O. Box 411, Marylhurst, OR 97036

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A Time to Give Thanks MAC offers Thanksgiving three ways Meal To-Go

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Pre-order a delicious Thanksgiving feast prepared

by MAC’s culinary team that includes salad, turkey, mashed potatoes, classic stuffing, broccolini with roasted root vegetables, gravy, cranberry chutney, and pumpkin pie. Meals are ready for pickup on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 25 in the Turnaround. Reserve at themac.com. TURKEY101 Large Turkey Dinner: Feeds 8-12 people, $320 Small Turkey Dinner: Feeds 4-6 people, $160

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Dinner at MAC A classic, plated Thanksgiving dinner served in 1891 and 26 Founders creates an inviting space for time with family and friends. Make a reservation through Open Table at themac.com/dining or by calling At Your Service, 503-517-7235. The cost for the three-course meal is is $50 for adults; $23 for children ages 4-11; and complimentary for children ages 3 and younger. Gratuity not included.

Private Dining Rooms

Noon-5 p.m.

Private dining rooms are available on Thanksgiving day for parties of eight or more. For more information and to book a space, please contact the Events & Catering department at 503-517-6600 or email memberevents@themac.com.

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Each member-only meal begins at 6 p.m. with a 30-minute cocktail and appetizer reception followed by a multicourse sit-down meal at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $95, inclusive of service charge. These ticketed events have a 50-person capacity. Make a reservation via themac.com using the quick registration codes provided below.

pFriem Family Brewers Beer Dinner

Old Town Brewing Beer Dinner

Thursday, Nov. 4

Thursday, Nov. 18

A four-course menu from Chef Oswalt paired with beer from Hood River’s pFriem brewery. Each member receives a limitedrelease Pfriem beer as a memento of the event. PFBD001

A four-course menu from Chef Oswalt paired with beer from Old Town Brewing.

Each member receives a limited-release Old Town beer as a memento of the event.

Proof of vaccination is required to attend this event. This policy is in effect for select MAC events. OTBD001

Restaurant Hours 1891: Wed.-Sat. 4-9 p.m.

Sports Pub: Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Sunset Bistro: Monday-Friday 4-8 p.m.

Joe’s: Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m-7 p.m.

Thanksgiving Cooking Classes Tuesday, Nov. 16 & Wednesday, Nov. 17 6:30-8 p.m.

Join Chef Phil Oswalt as he teaches the art of Thanksgiving dinner preparation.

Each class covers turkey sourcing, brining, rub, and roasting. Students also learn to make delicious sides: Bourbon-glazed acorn squash, butter-whipped potatoes, and roasted pear salad.

The cost is $65 per person, inclusive of service charge, and includes one hosted holiday drink, crafted by Bar Manager Roni Pervizi, and a take-away gift.

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See page 40 for information on the Holiday Entertaining 101 Cooking Class, coming in December!

Reservations are still recommended, but not required, for the Sunset Bistro and 1891. Visit the Dining page at themac.com to make a reservation and for the most up-to-date hours.

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EVENTS

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xperience club traditions in new ways and enjoy beloved MAC holiday traditions that were put on hold in 2020. This year, the club celebrates with the theme of Holidays in the Rose City, and staff and members are working hard to keep the community engaged and connected. Read on to find out what’s in store to brighten winter days and bring joy into hearts and homes.

Thursday, Nov. 4 pFriem Family Brewers Beer Dinner

Tuesday, Nov. 16 Wreath-Making Workshop with Assembly PDX

Saturday, Nov. 20 Volunteer Event: Creating Paper Roses for Holiday Decor

6 p.m., 26 Founders

6-8 p.m.

9 a.m.-1 p.m.

A four-course menu from Chef Oswalt paired with beer from Hood River’s pFriem brewery. See page 35 for more information.

Learn to work with an assortment of festive fresh greenery to create your own unique seasonal wreath. Leave with a stunning and one-of-a-kind 14-inch modern winter wreath that will last throughout the holiday season. The cost is $68 for members and $73 for guests and includes all supplies, tools, equipment, and in-person instruction from Assembly PDX staff. MAKE001

The Holiday Decorating Committee invites all members to make paper roses for this year’s in-club holiday display — around the theme Holidays in the Rose City. A template, materials, and instruction are provided. Volunteers ages 10 and older are welcome to sign up. Juniors under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult. This is a great opportunity for juniors to earn volunteer service hours. PDX001

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Thursday, Nov. 11 Holiday Centerpiece Design with Darling Dahlia Floral 6:30-8 p.m.

This course teaches the basics of creating an elegant, artfully designed, sustainable floral arrangement perfect for a holiday table scape. Learn the basics to create centerpieces all season long. The cost is $180 for members and $190 for guests and includes all supplies, tools, and equipment.

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Sunday, Nov. 14 Fall Cupcake Decorating Class 2-3 p.m.

Learn to decorate cupcakes with a fall theme in this class with MAC pastry chef Shelby Page-Wilson. Participants are taught different techniques and designs that can be recreated at home. Each kit comes with six cupcakes, a decorating kit, and frosting. The class is best suited for adults and children ages 5 and older. The cost is $29 per kit. CUPCAKE001

Tuesday, Nov. 16, and Wednesday, Nov. 17 Thanksgiving Pro Tips Cooking Class 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Join Chef Phil Oswalt for an intimate and in-depth demonstration of how to prepare Thanksgiving dinner. Each course is discussed in depth and tasted by each attendee. The cost is $65 per person, inclusive of service charge, and includes one hosted holiday drink crafted by Roni Pervizi and a take-away gift. COOK100,

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Thursday, Nov. 18 Old Town Brewing Beer Dinner 6 p.m., 26 Founders A four-course menu from Chef Oswalt paired with beer from Old Town brewery. See page 35 for more information.

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Thursday, Nov. 25 Thanksgiving To-Go Meals 11 a.m.-2 p.m. pick up Pre-order a delicious Thanksgiving meal before 5 p.m. Nov. 22, and drive into the MAC Turnaround at your reservation time for hands-free pickup. See page 34 for more information. TURKEY101

Turkey Trot 9 a.m., Turnaround The MAC Family Turkey Trot 5K is a fun run that starts and ends at MAC, following a beautiful course along sidewalks in the neighborhood. Festive holiday attire is encouraged. There is no cost. Participants are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items to the Turnaround for donating to the Oregon Food Bank. TROT100

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9 a.m.-4 p.m. with multiple shifts

Friday, Dec. 3 Tennis Holiday Smash Party 5-7p.m.

The Holiday Decorating Committee invites all members and guests to join the fun of adorning the MAC for this year’s holiday theme — Holidays in the Rose City. See page 13 for details. PDX002,

Join MAC Tennis for this family-friendly event on Courts 5-7. There’s a tennis exhibition hosted by Head Coach Paul Reber and red balls are used for all-ages play.

Appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages are available as well as a no-host beer and wine.

There is no cost, but members must register by Nov. 19. TENSMASH21

Thursday, Dec. 2 Holiday Open House

Holiday Drag Queen Bingo

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3-8 p.m.

Don’t miss one of the most magical evenings of the year. The Holiday Decorating Committee invites members to spend the evening celebrating this year’s theme: Holidays in the Rose City. The festivities begin at 3 p.m. with ice skating (registration required) and a Holiday Bazaar and are followed by gingerbread house decorating (registration required), a photo booth, caroling with the Balladeers and MelloMacs, and a performance by the MAC Company Dancers. The tree lighting ceremony is scheduled to take place at 6:15 p.m. There’s a rumor that Santa will make an appearance. No registration required.

Holiday Open House: Ice Skating Sessions every 30 minutes, 3-7:30 p.m.

Ice skating is coming to the Turnaround during the Holiday Open House! Get in the spirit of the season and get ready to skate on a synthetic ice surface. Skating is meant for children and adults alike, with skates available in sizes from youth 8 to adult 13. Feel free to bring personal skates.

The cost is $10 for adults and children and includes skates and 20 minutes of skate time. Registration is required. HOL002

Holiday Open House: Gingerbread House Decorating 4:30-6 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m.

Families decorate pre-constructed gingerbread houses and enjoy musical entertainment by the MAC Company Dancers in the Grand Ballroom. Please register all children and adults attending and add a gingerbread to each individual reservation, as necessary. Gingerbread kits are $33 each. Holiday hand painting will also be available. HOL003, HOL0034

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Friday, Nov. 26-Monday, Nov. 29 Holiday Decorating

7:30-9:30 p.m.

Begin the holiday season with the glitz and glam of Holiday Drag Queen Bingo!

Poison Waters hosts the evening, with plenty of quick wit and entertaining performances between calls. Doors open for dessert and champagne at 7:30 p.m., and the games begin at 8 p.m. This event is 21 and older. Members are encouraged to dine in 1891 or the Sports Pub before the event.

The cost for the event is $30 per member and $36 per guest. HMEV001

Saturday, Dec. 4 Group Exercise Pop-Up Classes and Holiday Social 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Join fellow members for Best of Group Ex and Water Fitness pop-up classes. Festive holiday-inspired outfits are encouraged.

Following classes, the fun keeps going with a Holiday Social at the Bistro. Cool down, enjoy protein snowballs and pomegranate mimosas and celebrate the amazing group exercise community! HOLI100 (From Nov. 29 to Dec. 3, all Pro Series classes are complimentary!)

Holiday 3x3 Basketball Classic

Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 4-19 Holiday Tea in 1891 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Executive Sous Chef Philip Oswalt collaborates with the experts at Portland’s Steven Smith Teamaker to select tea blends perfect for the occasion. Delight in a three-level tower packed with tasty housemade sweet and savory treats. The cost is $28 for adults and $15 for little sippers, with a hot chocolate option (prices do not include gratuity). Gluten-free and vegan options available with 48 hours advance notice.

Reservations are made through OpenTable via themac.com/dining. This event is for members only.

Sunday, Dec. 5 MAC Dance Company Holiday Tea

2-5 p.m.

Noon and 3 p.m.

It’s the first annual MAC indoor 3x3 basketball tournament! A maximum of 54 players (18 teams of 3) compete in this round-robin competition. Teams are picked by tournament organizers to ensure parity and equity. Requests can be made, but are not guaranteed. Open to men and women, 18 years and up, and their junior members, upon request. All members who participate must be vaccinated. The cost is $15 per player and includes hoops, beer, soda, and snacks. CAB124

The MAC Dance Company is excited to present a Holiday Tea featuring variations from The Nutcracker and other holidayinspired performances. There will be two separate seatings for this event, with a delectable assortment of goodies. Start a new tradition and create some wonderful holiday memories for the family and guests.

The cost is $45 per adult and $35 for children ages 8 and younger. TEA100 Continued on page 40

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Saturday, Dec. 11 Irv Alten Handball Holiday Classic

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Tuesday, Dec. 7, and Wednesday, Dec. 8 Holiday Entertaining 101 Cooking Class

8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Join Chef Phil Oswalt for this in-depth cooking class. Each course is modeled in front of the group, and attendees leave with a full box of ingredients and recipes to try at home. The cost is $65 per person, inclusive of service charge, and includes cheese and charcuterie during the demonstration.

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Thursday, Dec. 9 Holiday Hops & Home Buying 6- 8 p.m.

Thinking of buying a home? Concerned about the volatility of Portland’s real estate market? Join the 20s/30s Committee and find out what you need to know from two of Portland’s top 1 percent agents, Tori Buck and Michael Green. An informational session followed by a Q&A and social hour. $7 per person includes one hosted beer.

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Friday, Dec. 10 Wreath Making with Darling Dahlia Floral 6:30-8 p.m.

Learn to create a unique holiday wreath using seasonal greenery such as fir, pine, cedar, and eucalyptus. Master the technique of creating artful, balanced holiday décor and leave with a custom 14-inch winter wreath that will last through the holiday season. This class is taught by Charlotte Horn of Darling Dahlia Floral Design.

The cost is $96 for members and $106 for guests; includess all supplies, tools, and equipment. FLORAL002

Family Friday: Holiday Festivities 6-8:30 p.m.

Bring the whole family for a special holiday-themed night of festive fun, including classic bounce houses and holiday crafts and activities. Registration is required and will open one month prior for members only. There is no cost to attend. FAM109

9-10 a.m., 10-11 a.m. & 11 a.m.-noon

The annual exchange for handball players of all levels, sponsored by the Irv Alten Foundation and the MAC Handball Committee. Bring a can or two of food or a check donation made out to the Oregon Food Bank. Pizza and beer are provided!

No registration required.

Table Manners 10-11:30 a.m.

Brush up on table manners before the holidays with this fun luncheon workshop led by Chef Brian Quinn, formerly of Ivy House Restaurant. Children learn proper placement and usage of table items, appropriate table conversations, and other dining etiquette. A light lunch is provided. Class is geared toward children aged 7-12. The cost is $70 per child. YPA229

Join the Family Events Committee for the annual Children’s Holiday Party. Enjoy train rides in the Turnaround, games, and cookie decorating in the Grand Ballroom.

MAC Company dancers perform at each session and the MelloMacs add holiday songs to the festivities. Santa is on site for professional pictures for an additional cost. Parents can enjoy a no-host bar with mimosas and Bloody Marys. Choose from one of three, one-hour sessions.

Please refer to the drop-down tab next to the event date when making your reservation. This is a members-only event. The cost is $5 per child; no cost for adults.

Registration is required. HMEV002

Monday, Dec. 13 Holiday Ornament Exchange 9-11 a.m.

Winter Cookie Decorating Class 2-3 p.m.

MAC pastry chef Shelby Page-Wilson teaches how to decorate cookies with a winter theme. Participants are led through creating different techniques and designs that can be recreated at home. Each kit comes with six cookies, decorations, and frosting. The class is best suited toward adults and children ages 5 and older. The cost is $29 per kit. COOKIE001

MAC seniors are invited to gather by the fireplace in the Reading Lounge to enjoy a holiday ornament exchange along with coffee and pastries. There is no cost, but each attendee is asked to bring a new, wrapped ornament in the $5-15 price range. Proof of vaccination is required to attend this event. JOLLY100

Wednesday, Dec. 15 MAC ZooLights Night 5-9 p.m.

ASSEMBLY PDX

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec 12 Children’s Holiday Party

Join fellow MAC members at the Oregon Zoo’s highly anticipated holiday ZooLights. MAC members warm their hands and spirits in a private heated tent in Polar Plaza along the ZooLights path.

Admission is $30 for adults and $26 for children ages 3-11. Included in the ticket price is a hosted drink ticket for adults and hot cocoa and cookies for kids. ZOO200

Saturday, Dec. 18 Jingle Bell 5K Run 9 a.m., Turnaround Join the most fun and festive holiday 5k fun-run around! Start and finish in the MAC Turnaround. Don’t forget to get a picture taken with Juniper the Elf at the end. Coffee, hot chocolate, and muffins are provided. The cost is $5 to attend.

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Sunday, Dec. 19 Kids Holiday Movie Night 3-5 p.m.

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This family-friendly event features a special showing of Polar Express on a big screen in the Grand Ballroom. Families should bring their own camping chairs and blankets, though some lounge furniture will be available. Snacks and hot cocoa provided for kids, and there’s a hosted drink ticket for adults. Families are encouraged to dine in the Sports Pub before the event. The cost is $12 per member. Registration is required. Members only. HMEV004

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Friday, Dec. 31 Family New Year’s Party

ENHANCING YOUR NATURAL BEAUTY

6-9:30 p.m.

Join the celebration of MAC’s 135th birthday at this year’s Family New Year’s Eve Party. The evening features a delicious buffet, a DJ and dancing, bouncy houses, a photo booth, and, of course, the East Coast balloon drop at 9 p.m. The party takes place in the Main Gym with dinner in Ainsworth/Lownsdale. HMEV003

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New Year’s Party 21+ 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Ring in 2022 with MAC! Join fellow members for a 21+ New Year’s Eve party hosted by the Social Activities Committee.

The event features late-night snacks, a DJ and dancing, a selfie photo station, a champagne toast, specialty cocktails with recipes curated by Bar Manager Roni Pervizi, and, of course, a ball drop. The theme is Paint the Town Red, so come dressed to impress in red, formal attire. The cost is $50 for members, $55 for guests. NYE001

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Monday, Nov. 1 Bigger Picture Book Group 7 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 7 Timbers vs. Austin FC 7 p.m.

The group continues its dicussion of The Big Sort by Bill Bishop. Attendees will also choose the reading list for 2022. Contact Virginia Terhaar, tvirginia@gmail.com, for details.

Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 2-3 Rivarly Blood Drive 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

MAC Wellness and the American Red Cross join forces to help save lives. Donate blood in the West Ballroom. Wear Ducks or Beavers gear, and may the best team win!

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Friday, Nov. 5 Augmented Reality Art Show 5-8 p.m.

Join the Arts Committee for a familyfriendly event in the Reading Lounge that blends art and technology. Local artist Jon Mar shares his Varlio interactive collection and discusses the possibilities of augmented reality as a medium. Light refreshments are available. ART001

Sunday, Nov. 7 12U-14U Volleyball Tryouts 9 a.m.-1 p.m., West Gym Register at themac.com/group/pages/ compete-for-team-mac.

Visit themac.com/group/pages/timbersthorns for tickets. All matches are subject to change by MLS. PTFC018

Wednesday, Nov. 10 MAF Impact Award Celebration 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Join the Multnomah Athletic Foundation for a casual celebration recognizing the 2021 Impact Award recipient, Adaptive Sports NorthWest. For more information and registration details visit MultnomahAthleticFoundation.com.

Thursday, Nov. 11 Veterans Day Restaurant Specials All day In honor of Veteran’s Day, member veterans and active-duty military can choose one free entrée from the Veteran’s Day specialty menu in 1891 or the Sports Pub. Dine-in only; breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Be prepared to show proof of military service.

Friday, Nov. 12 Susie Wright Presents the Art of High-Low Dressing 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Join the Culture & Style Committee and MAC member Susie Wright as she explains the art of mixing high and low fashion pieces to create a polished outfit.

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Expressing Gratitude The holidays are a time for giving thanks, and The Winged M is encouraging members to share a messages to fellow members or employees who made their time at MAC special this year.

Please send a written message, 200 words or less, to wingedm@themac.com no later than Monday, Nov. 8. Selected submissions will appear in the December issue of the magazine.

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Select November and December events and classes are listed here.

Check the MAC@Home webpage for a complete list of in-person and virtual offerings

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Friday, Nov. 12 Kiyokawa Apple Harvest 4-7 p.m.

Kiyokawa Family Orchards sets up its annual Apple Harvest in the Main Lobby, with more than 40 varietals of apples and pears for purchase. Don’t miss MAC Chef Shelby Page-Wilson’s famous caramel apples also available for purchase. No registration is required, just a healthy apple-tite!

Family Friday: Aquatics Night 6-8:30 p.m.

Bring the whole family for a night of free fun from bounce houses in the Main Gym to aquatics activities in Sun Deck Pool.

Food concessions are available for purchase.

Registration is required and opens one month prior for members only. There is no cost to attend. FAM106

Monday, Nov. 15 Virtual History Book Group 6:30 p.m.

The book chosen for this month is Einstein: His Life and Universe by Walter Isaacson.

Contact Chet Orloff for more information: chetorloff@gmail.com or 503-805-5461.

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Monday, Nov. 15 Trivia Night with ShanRock’s Triviology 7-9 p.m., 26 Founders The Social Activities Committee welcomes all members, ages 21 and older, to an evening of fresh factoids and friendly competition. Build a team of six or come as a single player and be paired with others.

Shannon Donaldson from ShanRock’s Triviology hosts the in-person event, with prizes given to the top three teams. The cost is $10 for members and $12 for guests.

Items from the Sports Pub menu are available. MEV001

Thursday, Nov. 18 Time Management for Busy Adults II 3-6 p.m.

In this hands-on class, students learn about the brain’s natural tendencies and visual tools/strategies that best support the brain to get things done. This class is instructed by Mary Ellen Baker of TheTimeProfessionals.com. AEC132

Thursday, Nov. 18 Ski Movie Night

Sunday, Nov. 21 16U-18U Volleyball Tryouts

5:30-9:30 p.m.

9 a.m.-1 p.m., West Gym

Get hyped for the ski/snowboard season with a viewing of The Stomping Grounds — an action-packed feature exploring pro skiers home turfs. The movie starts at 7 p.m. The cost is $20 per person and includes salad, pizza, dessert, a no-host bar, and a chance to win door prizes from ski industry vendors. OAP1118

Register at themac.com/group/pages/ compete-for-team-mac.

Friday, Nov. 19 Family Friday: Dance Party 6-8:30 p.m.

Bring the whole family for a night of free fun. Bounce and boogie in the Main Gym. Food concessions are available for purchase.

Registration is required and opens one month prior for members only. There is no cost to attend. FAM107

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Tuesday, Nov. 23 Evening Literary Group 7 p.m.

This month’s book is Flights by Olga Tokarczuk. Contact Martha Dixon at jollyology@aol.com.

Friday, Dec. 3 Family Friday: Hockey Night 6-8:30 p.m.

Bring the whole family for a night of free fun. Food concessions are available for purchase. Registration is required and opens one month prior for members only.

There is no cost to attend. FAM108

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Monday, Dec. 6 Bigger Picture Book Group 7 p.m.

Insight founded on experience Our team is ready to help you navigate complex financial situations and advise you every step of the way.

Contact Virginia Terhaar, tvirginia@gmail. com, for details.

Friday, Dec. 17 Family Friday: Gymnastics Night 6-8:30 p.m.

Bring the whole family for a night of free fun. Food concessions are available for purchase. Registration is required and opens one month prior for members only.

There is no cost to attend. FAM110

Monday, Dec. 20 Virtual History Book Group

Ted Austin Market Leader 503.464.4881 ted.austin@usbank.com

6:30 p.m.

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The book chosen for this month is The Pioneers: The Heroic Story of the Settlers Who Brought the American Ideal West by David McCullough. Contact Chet Orloff for more information: chetorloff@gmail.com or 503-805-5461.

Sunday, Jan. 2 & Monday, Jan. 3 Holiday Un-Decorating 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Though not as glamorous as decorating, the Holiday Decorating Committee invites all members to join the fun of un-decorating the club. The three volunteer shifts are: 9 a.m.- noon, 1-4 p.m., or 9 a.m-4 p.m., but if participants only have an hour or two available, please sign up. Volunteers ages 10 and older are invited to lend a hand. Juniors must be accompanied by an adult if under age 13. Continental breakfast and lunch buffet are provided each day. PDX006, PDX007

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Say Yes to the Best Venue in Town

Milestones Mean More at MAC Part second home, part celebratory venue, MAC is the perfect place to mark life's most important moments. Blow the lid off a birthday party, reconnect at a family reunion, or hold a celebration of life in a place that is comfortingly familiar. Find out more at themac.com.

To book your celebration, call 503-517-6600.

Cateringsalesteam@themac.com

COURTESY PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS

EVENTS

Discounted Blazers Tickets and Member Experiences The Portland Trail Blazers and Multnomah Athletic Club have teamed up to offer special fan experiences and some of the best seats for select games, all at special savings.

MAC members enjoy group discounted tickets to these select Blazers games.

Dec. 23: Brooklyn Jan. 7: Cleveland Post-game free throw experience* Feb. 24 Golden State March 12: Washington Post-game free throw experience* April 10: Utah Early entry to watch warmups**

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Go to Blazersgroups.com/mac for more details and to purchase tickets. Trail Blazers tickets must be purchased 30 days prior to the game. Ticketholders 12 years and older must be vaccinated or show proof of negative covid test within 72 hours.

Any questions? Reach out to the Member Events department at 503-517-6600. *MAC members have the option to go onto the court after the game and shoot free throws just like the pros. ** Gain special early access 30 minutes prior to the general public on game day.

MAC members have the chance to sit up close during pre-game warmups.

MAC Holiday Traditions Members share memories of favorite holiday rituals.

My best girlfriends and I love the holiday tradition of holiday high tea!

We have been doing this for years and when Chef Boulot brought it to MAC, we were happy to continue the tradition in 1891, and last year on Zoom with each other.

We are looking forward to its return.

KEITH ADEN

LEGEND PORTRAITS

—Kate Rollins

The highlight of my Christmas season has been sharing the MAC Holiday Tea with my daughter, Heather, and granddaughters, Sydney and Violet. It is definitely girls only — no boys allowed for us. They wear new party dresses and their shiniest shoes.

We arrive early to have plenty of time to view the outstanding decorations provided by the Holiday Decorating Committee, noting that there is a different theme each year to all the décor. Then we settle in at 1891 to enjoy the delicious array of tea nibbles that are as pleasing to the eye as they are to the taste buds. Best of all is the hot chocolate, which is fondly remembered year to year. MAC’s staff always goes out of their way to make the girls feel grownup and important. The day wouldn’t be complete without a visit with the gracious Mrs. Claus.

—Dianne Byrne Johnston

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Memories of the 1999 and 2004 holiday parties. The St. John (now vintage) knit still hangs in my closet. Also in their original box, Stuart Weitzman shoes, $194. What was I thinking?

—Nancy Graham

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Young multisport athletes are more likely to continue playing sports.

Perils of Sport Specialization

By Sasha Kolbeck, Physical Therapist, MPT, DPT, OCS, COMT

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ports participation has many benefits: physical activity, developing physical skills, socialization, learning teamwork, self-regulation ability, leadership skills, self-esteem, and building memories, not to mention having fun. Beyond participation is sports specialization, which is year-round, intensive training in a single sport in exclusion of other sports.

An increase in early specialization brings concerns including overuse injury, burnout, and psychosocial issues.

The increase in specialization for athletes ages 17 and younger can be linked to the hope of a college scholarship, aspirations at the collegiate and professional level, or thoughts that 10,000 hours creates mastery.

Sports that tend to specialize include tennis, gymnastics, dance, soccer, and baseball. There are a few sports, including gymnastics, that require early specialization, but also have an earlier peak performance and shorter duration of participation.

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Athletes who participate in single sports more than eight months a year, or more hours than their age per week, have a higher rate of overuse injuries. Studies of high school athletes show the ankle and knee to be the most commonly injured, with ligaments to be the most commonly affected. A study of youth soccer players showed knee injuries happening at a 2.5 higher rate than if playing on more than one sports team.

Overall, all interscholastic high school athletes were at a decreased risk of injury if they played more than one sport.

Another concern is that, if not attended to, increased nutritional needs due to intensive training can lead to lower iron and calcium, lower body fat, inadequate caloric intake, and delayed menorrhea. Low-energy status occurs when there is an imbalance between caloric intake and energy expenditure. In active teen girls, this can lead to something called the female athlete triad — energy imbalance, menstrual dysfunction, and low bone mineral density. Bone density develops as we grow, so inadequate fueling can lead to osteopenia or osteoporosis, which can be permanent.

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Multisport athletes are two and a half times more likely to have good control with movement, such as jumps, than single-sport athletes, which can decrease the risk of injuries. Multisport athletes are also more likely to continue playing sports. Fear of failure is related to burnout and psychological stress (anxiety, depression, social isolation) in athletes.

Children do not want to let their parents down. According to a 2017 survey published in the Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 50 percent of parents surveyed encouraged their kids (ages 7-18) to specialize in a single sport and half of them hoped their child would play collegiately and/or professionally.

The statistics on this reality are sobering. Only 3.3-6.8 percent of high school athletes will play collegiately (basketball, football, baseball, and soccer).

And even lower is 0.03-0.5 percent will play professionally.

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For most sports, late specialization with multisport diversification are more likely to develop elite status. The majority of Division I collegiate athletes are not specialized and research of NBA players shows that those who were early multisport athletes play a greater percentage of games, have lower rates of serious injury, and longer careers.

NBA youth basketball guidelines now limit the number of hours of practice and games based on age, limit the numbers of months per year of participation, and delay specialization until age 14 or older. The American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines include delaying specialization until late adolescence, early diversification, three months off per year in one-month increments, and one or two days off per week for young athletes.

In the 1990s, long-term athlete development (LTAD) programs began in the United States, Canada, and other industrial countries to counteract the detrimental effects of early specialization. The goal of the programs is to master movement skills and sport skills, including agility, balance, coordination, and speed. These foundational skills are necessary to specialize later.

To summarize, multisport develops athletes who are shown to have a healthier and longer sports participation. Delaying sports specialization until late adolescence will decrease detrimental risks and increase likelihood of athletic development.

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Food Swaps for Heart Health

I’ve written previously that I firmly believe the Mediterranean diet is the very best choice for overall heart health. Some people feel it is too far from their comfort level and that making huge changes in their diet can be daunting. But what if you could support your heart health by swapping out just one food for another at each meal or snack? That’s what new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggests.

The research looked at diet surveys from more than 21,000 U.S. adults, collected over 11 years, and compared that information with death records. Here are some of the findings:

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November, and the Thanksgiving holiday in particular, are often a time for remembering all the things we are thankful for. When I consider gratitude, I think of an open heart; one that is present in the moment. Then my mind goes down the medical rabbit hole and I start to think ‘What else is good for heart health?’

As a naturopath, I always look at nutrition first. Diets can either clog arteries and cause inflammation or can be heart health medicine.

1. Eating a typical Western lunch (such as a sandwich with cured meats) was associated with a 44 percent increased risk of death from heart disease.

Based on a significantly large pool of data, it looks like many people might benefit from replacing starchy snacks with fruit or dairy, and typical Western meals with those based more heavily on fruits and vegetables.

2. Eating a fruit-based lunch (such as yogurt, fruit, and nuts) was associated with a 34 percent reduced risk of death from heart disease.

3. Eating a vegetable-based dinner was associated with a 23 percent reduced risk of death from heart disease.

1. Eating a starchy snack (like potato chips) after any meal was associated with a 44-57 percent increased risk of death from heart disease.

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3. Eating a dairy-based snack after dinner was associated with a 33 percent reduced risk of death from heart disease.

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2. Eating a fruit snack after breakfast was associated with a 22 percent reduced risk of death from all causes.

This is a great reminder that your diet affects your heart, but it is also important to remember that every person is unique! Before I make dietary recommendations for any of my patients, I look carefully at their health history, labs, and unique biochemistry.

To learn more about heart health, please email me at drlindseysnelson@gmail.com.

—Dr. Lindsey Nelson, Naturopath

Reference: Wei W, Jiang W, Huang J et al.

Association of Meal and Snack Patterns With Mortality of All-Cause, Cardiovascular Disease, and Cancer: The US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2003 to 2014. J Am Heart Assoc. 2021.

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NEW ATHLETIC DIRECTOR IS ALL ABOUT BUILDING COMMUNITY AND ENGAGEMENT

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During her tenure at PSU, she oversaw the construction of the $55-million Viking Pavilion, and supported her students and coaches in winning a Women’s Basketball Conference Championship and Big Sky Conference Softball Championship, but she says it’s the relationships she formed that matter most to her as a professional tasked with inspiring young athletes.

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in athletics. As a first-generation college student, she says she was acutely aware of the opportunity afforded to her, and wanted to take advantage of what it had to offer.

Starting off as a nursing major, she soon switched to pursuing a degree in social sciences, and discovered her passion for bringing people together through her work as a tour guide on campus. Cleary’s love of her newfound community led her to get involved in student affairs, join a sorority, and become a peer academic advisor.

After getting her masters in student development at Cal State, Long Beach, she went to work as an academic advisor at Boise State just as the school’s football

program was taking off. She developed great rapport with the coaches, staff, and student athletes, pointing her toward a trajectory that would lead her to PSU. Now, as she sets out on her journey at MAC, Cleary is hoping that her love of, and talent for, forging friendships and inspiring communities will serve a new community well.

Winged M: You come to MAC from PSU. What are some of the similarities and differences between the two communities?

Valerie Cleary: The staff is awesome at both places, and from my position as athletic director, they’re very similar

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in some ways. I have Chad [Failla] who serves in this world as the equivalent of a deputy athletic director. There are all of the managers, who I equate to assistant ADs. You have someone who’s overseeing Aquatics, someone who’s overseeing court sports, et cetera. Then you have your head coaches and your supervisors who are making the magic happen.

A few weeks ago, I was talking to some members, and that question came up. I said, “I still have athletes. The athletes here at the MAC are just a little bit more mature.”

They said, “That’s just a nice way of saying we’re older,” and I responded, “No, you’re actually mature.” I might still need to worry about getting a phone call on a Friday night here, but that’s better than worrying about 300 students on a Friday night.

The unique thing, or the biggest difference, is the committee structure. It’s so great because you have such a passionate group of members who really want the best for the club, who are willing to volunteer a lot of their time. It’s their passion project. The Athletic Committee is made up of such great members who have outstanding mindsets about the direction of athletics for the club.

I’m still trying to figure out how it all works. Does this go through a committee? Do I just do it? Do I talk to Charles [Leverton], and we just do it? Do I need to loop Rob [Torch] in or not? But everyone has been fantastic. The Athletic Committee is made up of such great members who have outstanding mindsets about the direction of athletics for the club.

It’s still a change of pace, though, right? Reporting to not just the general manager, but also very involved member committees?

VC: It’s great because it leads to a very well-thought-out process. There shouldn’t be too many questions remaining after it’s gone through that vetting. As we were trying to figure out how we were going to implement the OHA mask exemption for competitive athletic activities, for example, there was a lot of translation involved. How is it applicable to the variety of activities at MAC, whether it’s the five-year-old ballet class or the competitive dance team practice? Where do all of our unique and very diverse activities fall into these parameters?

The board and Athletic Committee involvement meant it took longer than it would’ve taken in my previous world, but it also was a very carefully considered process

full of helpful feedback. You’re never going to check all the boxes right now in the time of COVID. I do feel, though, that we landed in a really good spot, and it’s been well received and implemented by our staff, and adhered to by our members.

COVID has changed the way everyone works. As you’re beginning your career at MAC, are there any businesses, organizations, universities, or sports teams you’re looking to as great examples of how to roll out mandates that have the potential to be divisive in their communities?

VC: I’m just learning this specific industry in general. What I have already learned is that it is not Division 1 collegiate athletics. It operates very differently. So, I still have a pretty steep learning curve to understand the private club structure, but then also the wide variety of everything from fitness and wellness to recreational and competitive sports. I can wrap my head around the competitive sports piece, but here that includes anyone from a 10-yearold to a master’s level basketball player. I have to shift my application of past knowledge in that way.

Just in the state of Oregon, there are other universities and the private club sector that is not MAC, and they’re all trying to decipher OHA guidelines just like we are. That’s helpful.

I haven’t tapped into it too much, but there’s the North American Club Athletic Directors, and I’m anticipating they’re going to be a really great resource, especially on the West Coast. How are things going up in Washington? What are they doing in California? How might we apply their examples to our rules?

I use my AD network on the college side, and I anticipate using the same strategy with all the other club athletic directors throughout the nation, and specifically the region. I just got an email from Portland State about what they’re doing, and while I’m just a season ticket holder now, I’m interested in how they’re communicating to their constituents. That can help us frame future messages.

The search to fill your position was a comprehensive one, filled with awareness of the important role an athletic director has, and can, play at the club.

Your record speaks for itself, but there was stiff competition. How did you end up getting the offer, and why did you accept?

VC: Just to be honest, my process wasn’t that long! It came about really organically.

Charles and I were on a Sport Oregon virtual board meeting, and he was being introduced. I have no strangers in my world. If I don’t know you, then I must need to know you. I shot him a message like, “Hey, would love to get together with you at some point.” I was just down the road, and my main exposure to MAC had been coming here for lunches and breakfasts with some of our donors who were members.

In talking to Charles, I found out his son had gone to Portland State, and we put together a swag bag of ball caps and other stuff for him after he told me about his inadvertent breaking of the club dress code by wearing hats. When I reached out to him to say I wanted to drop something off for him, he asked, “Is it your resume?”

“For what?” I asked!

I somehow came in late to the process, but it was a perfect time for me because the landscape of college athletics has shifted so much. I think it’s caused a lot of people who have been in the profession for a long time to think about, “Is this the direction that I want to continue to go in?” Being a Division 1 athletic director is a very timeconsuming profession that wears on, not only you, but your family.

This is my first fall since 1996 that I have not been on a college campus. It was a big decision for me just to think about leaving that setting. But as you all know, Charles is very persuasive, and there are fantastic members here who are also very persuasive.

Plus, it is “The MAC.” The club’s reputation precedes itself. For where I am in my professional career, and also personal life, it was a good time to pivot. I could take the skills that I have learned in the college setting and see how I could apply them in this one. There’s a lot of growth opportunity here. It’s a strong foundation with such a rich tradition.

Compared to PSU, a public university, MAC is more of a closed community.

Has that impacted your approach to your job?

VC: It’s It’s probably similar to how you view The Winged M. Yeah, the magazine only goes out to members, but you never know where it’s going to get circulated. It could be on my desk. It could be on Continued on page 62

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Continued from page 61 a doctor’s waiting room table. People are going to see it.

When I first came in, I was lucky enough to sit on the interview process for our new head volleyball coach. It was interesting because one of the questions that came from the committee was something to the effect of, “What do you know about our club volleyball program?” Outside of the club, the only thing a member of the public can find out about our competitive sport programs ­— or even our offerings of rec, wellness, and fitness — is what’s on that public-facing website. You can’t find much unless you’re part of the membership.

One of the things that’s on my list, especially from the competitive sport standpoint, is that it’s very external. They’re not just competing amongst each other at MAC. Yes, our rec team might, but our club programs

are competing and representing the MAC in the city of Portland, in the state of Oregon, on a national scale. That should be reflected somehow on an “external scale.” If I was in Texas, and my daughter was playing against this Multnomah Athletic Club out of Portland, Oregon, I’d want to know more!

That’s what moms do when they’re sitting in the stands for hours upon hours. They’re going to Google this volleyball team. There should be some way to elevate awareness of MAC’s teams. When our members, our athletes, are out representing the club on that regional or national scale, we need to tie them back to this super special place that is MAC. That could also help with the efforts I keep hearing about for MAC’s Big Draw. I suspect athletics plays a key role in identifying and cultivating new members, as well as retaining them by providing a high level

of service and engagement. If people are drawn in by their kids being able to take swim lessons while mom or dad go and get their workout in, or whatever the specifics may be, then we need to make sure that, once they come here and they start engaging in those services, we’re doing it at a very high level. Because then, they’re going to stay, and their kids are going to grow up in this community. They’re going to tell their friends and on and on and on. It creates that pipeline.

Does the same methodology that works in higher ed or collegiate athletics apply to this private club setting? I don’t know. I’m going to give it a shot and learn along the way.

You might be MAC’s first Black woman Athletic Director. How does that feel?

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Continued from page 62 country. They don’t quite get that. I’ve got a ’79 Ford truck just for fun. I am who I am.

Like Charles, I want to honor the tradition and history of MAC. There’s no doubt about that, but as a steward of the community, we need to represent our membership and our future membership. What does that mean? I really commend him and Rob [Torch], as the board president, that they are committed to moving that way.

As we know, change always takes time. I think that whether it was me or someone else, it was bound to happen. It was great to know that there was another woman AD at some point. I hear about Elsa [Lemoine], and I’m like, “So, I’m not the first woman!”

Which is great, but hopefully I bring a different perspective and vibe to MAC. What’s something else members might be surprised to learn about you?

VC: My normal, everyday music is country music. I know that sounds weird, but it’s true. My favorite genre ever is singersongwriters who just pour their souls out into the lyrics. That’s why I like guys like Chris Stapleton, Tyler Childers, Ray LaMontagne, or Brandi Carlile, because of their lyrics.

If you’re going to ask me what my walkup song is, on the other hand ­— because in the world of athletics walk-up songs are really important — mine would be “Bad Mama Jama.” (Starts singing) “She’s a bad mama jama. Just as fine as she can be.” You know that one?

Oh yeah! But do you know who sings it?

VC: Hold on, let me look at my iTunes.

Carl Carlton! I’ve also got Alicia Keys on that playlist, definitely some Beyonce, ’90s hip-hop, Whitney Houston, Lizzo. Even a little Demi Lovato.

So, you like a range of music?

VC: I love music. Love it! I can’t sing a lick, but if we’re driving on a road trip, I am your DJ. Speaking of playlists, if you were to rank your top three moments in your first two months at MAC, what would they be?

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entire athletics payroll on accident. Still don’t know how it happened, but it caused a firestorm. The credit goes to both Jason [Amos] and Chad. Those two have coached me along every single day, every single meeting. I can’t even say, “Oh, they’re my accomplishments.” They just let me go along for the ride.

Going through that budget process was cool because it gave me so much insight. It allowed me to really dive in deep with Jason and Chad, and also with those unit leaders — the coaches, the supervisors — to learn the ins and outs of their program and the direction they want to go.

Obviously, getting the volleyball coach, Taylor Canoso, hired has been fantastic, and we’ll get her onboard soon. Previous to that, an Aquatics manager, Josh Udermann, was hired. Hopefully soon, we’ll get the head Basketball coach hired, as well.

I would say the biggest accomplishment is really getting to know our team. Just the quirky things like Paul [Reber] likes Red Vines and Hank [Marcus] and his firstgeneration iPhone that he’s still using.

For me, it’s that personal connection that helps me be more productive, helpful, and engaging.

Now that you’re getting the lay of the land at MAC, what are some of your goals for the future?

VC: It’s not a hard and fast thing. It’s elevating what we do from the fitness, wellness, and athletic standpoint, not just operating as status quo. We go beyond, “We have a place for you to work out, and we have some classes and lessons for you to take.”

Sometimes, we can just be like, “It’s just kind of what we do.” I want it to be, “This is what we do!” I want everyone to say, “Oh my gosh, this is what the MAC does.” We kick ass at it. Because if you went down the hall right now and asked, “Do you know how our club volleyball team did last season?” or, “Do you know that we have club volleyball?” I don’t know what answer you would get.

I think members know what happens in their own sphere. But I’d like to help create that global sense of who we are as MAC. And again, going back to that collegiate analogy, because of the high percentage of members that are involved in that athletics fitness landscape as a whole, if we could figure out more ways to have those groups overlap, and rally with each other, it would

be powerful. I would love for the climbing team to come out when we host a swim meet, just as an example.

Do you know how inspiring it is to me that on the other side of the office wall is the Blueberries Playschool class? Chad had a great idea. He’s like, “We see the Blueberries come to class every single day.

We are going to get them stickers that say, ‘Future MAC champion.’” Why? Because they’re my recruits. They’re going to end up taking swim lessons or the introductory climbing class, or the Little Ballers hoop class at some point.

Maybe they’ll end up on our Swim Team or our Dance Company, or our Ski Team, any of those programs that are going to help cultivate these lifelong skills for them.

I see that same progression with who we serve here at MAC. I’ve met so many people who say things like, “I’ve been here at MAC since I was in diapers, and I went on to compete on a club team.” If I could have the opportunity to see these Blueberries growing into adults and bringing their own families back here, that’s that same philosophy to me of being proud of your alma mater or your sport team, having that affinity for MAC. Sometimes tribalism can be a good thing?

VC: That’s the beauty of sport. It’s a microcosm of the entire campus, whether you’re talking about PSU or MAC. At Portland State, we had international students, first-generation students, lowincome students, well-to-do students.

We had LGBTQ+. We had minority students, different religious beliefs, all that diversity, but the beauty of sport is people coming together.

At MAC, we have the same potential. Even if we’re going to a Pilates or yoga class, we’re all there for the purpose of bettering ourselves, our mind, body, spirit, whatever it might be, despite our differences. It creates this fertile environment, that as teammates, you start, maybe, discussing some of those differences, and realizing, “You know what? We’re not that different, even though we have different points of view.”

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By Jake Ten Pas Coffee can’t hold a candle to camaraderie. Just ask MAC’s Early Birds. On the club’s website, they’re listed as a committee, but Early Birds are much more than that. As the name suggests, they’re morning people, and depending on who’s asked, the Early Birds are brave individuals who go out running two or three times a week, or just anybody doing physical activity between 5 and 7 a.m. at the club. To members of the loosely defined group, they might also be the people you’re going out with on the weekend, who you invite to your kids’ graduations, or who give you sage life advice around the “Beauty Bar” in the Women’s Locker Room.

The only prerequisite for joining them is a desire to “get up and at it.” “I think all Early Birds naturally have to have that intrinsic alarm clock,” says Britta Jaques, who at 35, might be more of a spring chicken than some of her fellow fowl. The group currently skews older than her years, but she says there are plenty of reasons for young people to flock to the benefits of the Early Birds.

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The Westridge Elementary School teacher finds that, by the time class is out each day, she doesn’t always have the motivation to hit the gym, but when she shows up early, the whole day is infused with more vitality because of the experience. A dozen years or so ago, she started rousing herself from bed a little earlier so she could get a workout in before she called attendance.

“I feel like it wakes me up! It’s probably a combination of the endorphins I’m getting and the social aspect. I’ve already talked to multiple people that have helped energize my day before I get to work,” Jaques says.

She also admits to struggling with the first 10-15 minutes after her alarm goes off like many people do, but says that the effort to shake it off is always proven well worth it by the time she gets to MAC. “Everyone has so much energy, including the instructors. You hear and see them, whether you’re in the class or not. You’re like, ‘Okay, they’re awake, and they’re waking me up.’ That’s another aspect that helps start my day off on a positive note.”

As an educator, she explains she often finds sympathetic ears and gets smart career guidance from other professional women gathered around the Beauty Bar. Like her, some of them are still working, while others are retired, and can draw from a lifetime of experience to suggest solutions or just offer understanding.

“I’ve shared my stories about school or life, and that builds connections. There are a few fellow educators, Barb Eisner and Holly Lekas, who have given me great advice. When I started teaching in Beaverton, Holly especially came through because she used to teach there.” She adds that anyone, from high schoolers looking ahead to college, or university students who might be starting an internship or considering a career, can tap into the connections and wisdom that are in ample supply among the Early Birds. “Even if you want to get your day done earlier so you can watch a Blazers game, have happy hour after work, or just head home, getting that workout in early frees up your evenings,” she says.

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“Also, I love running outside, but being a single young woman, I won’t run through downtown by myself. Not only is the morning running group great socialization and support, but it’s also that protection, because we see way too many people running by themselves at six o’clock in the morning.”

The running group Jaques mentions is one of several forms of exercise the Early Birds take, this one often led Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays by club veteran and committee chair Bill Zander. “Anyone he meets instantly becomes a close friend of his. He’s just a very welcoming guy, and he has this amazing ability to guilt trip you in a way that you don’t want to let Bill down. It’s like, ‘I told him I would be there Friday morning. I can’t disappoint him.

I’ll be there.’ His eye contact says, ‘You’re going to join this thing and like it,’” Jaques concludes, laughing.

Mike Kobelin has been an Early Bird nearly three times as long as Jaques, and yet his estimation of Zander, while informed by 35 years, lines up nicely with hers. “He carries on a lot of those MAC traditions by welcoming new people, and he’s done a great job at onboarding what I call the next generation Early Birds. Bill’s probably in his early 70s, and he spends a lot of time helping the people who are in their twenties and thirties to learn the traditional Early Bird culture and routes. He knows so many of the best places to go.”

Kobelin doesn’t claim that being an Early Bird will help you to live longer, but he does attest to the fact that it keeps members of all ages moving and has improved his quality of life. “I’d say there’s at least 20 who are still part of the core group from back when I first joined. All these people are still out there because they come to the gym religiously every day,” he says.

Britta Jaques and Mike Kobelin

Or at least they did in pre-COVID times. Kobelin points out that the pandemic, resultant mandates, and fluctuating club schedule had an impact on himself and the Early Birds as a group. “When MAC changed its schedule, that’s when I changed my schedule. For the majority of the years I’ve been an early bird, I was at the front door at 5 a.m. when they opened.

There were always about 20 people there, and we would all walk in at the same time.

When COVID happened and the gym shut ­ and when it came back to down totally — life but with reduced hours, and a lot of my friends weren’t coming — I ended up staying home with my wife and we’d go out for walks at 6 in the morning.”

While he’s now getting back to his Early Bird regimen at least one day a week, Kobelin says that times change, and people change with them. COVID or no, when you’re dealing with a population entering a new phase of its life, such as retirement, challenges arise. “Some friends have left the club, and many are like me, still here but not doing the same routine. Lifestyles change, and maybe they don’t want to get up early anymore, or they they’re spending more time in Central Oregon or Palm Desert or wherever.

“But whenever I travel to one of those places, who do you think I call to go out for dinner with? Them!”

More than just great dinner dates, Kobelin explains that he’s met some of his closest friends through the Early Birds, including Ken and Candy Krebs. Two years ago, Kobelin and his wife, Carey, traveled to New York with the Krebs to celebrate Ken’s birthday and support him as he ran the city’s titular marathon. That turned into a five-day trip, with the couples taking in Broadway shows and enjoying each other’s company. “Just last Saturday, we went out with Ken and Candy to happy hour, and we’re still talking about the good old days, what we’re doing today, and about our kids, who have all been friends as they’ve grown up.”

Another nice aspect of the Early Birds?

They’re all tuned to similar schedules. “I said to my wife today about a party we’re going to, ‘One good thing about Early Bird parties is they start early; 5 p.m.; they’re over early, 7 p.m.; and we’re home by 8.”

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strawberry shortcake and coffee and water together. It was like a homecoming.

Such socializing is a hallmark of the group’s culture, even if most of their events happen at 5 a.m., not p.m. Oktoberfest and St. Patrick’s Day have, in past years, seen them drinking beer before the sun gets out of bed, but both Jaques and Kobelin make clear that imbibing isn’t the point.

The annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot, for instance, raises money for charitable causes, and the Holiday Party is an opportunity to see everyone in their celebratory finery, or at least non-exercise gear.

“I’m totally bald, but so many people for so long only see me wearing a ball cap running down the street,” Kobelin elaborates. “You show up at these things like the Christmas breakfast and the women have makeup on, and they’re wearing dresses.

People like me are looking normal, and so, you start to learn the other side of them.”

“I love the Halloween run, and the St. Patty’s day one is always fun, because people really dress up for those who are on the Early Bird Committee,” Jaques says.

“Being a teacher, I’m not going to drink before I come to work, but I’ve definitely taken one of Ione Clair’s cookies, though!”

“To make the event even more poignant, two of our most dedicated members had passed away in the last year, and there was no funeral or memorial service. They just were gone. These were two Early Birds originals. We were able to celebrate their lives and share a few memories up there.”

Britta Jaques with Ione Clair, celebrating her 88th birthday in 2021.

Kobelin is referencing Ed Meaney and Ione Clair, two members who were active in a variety of aspects of club life and committees aside from the Early Birds.

Clair’s name also comes up as Jaques discusses her deep attachment to the group and the individuals who define it.

“One of the best events we’ve ever held was this year’s Strawberry Shortcake Run,” Kobelin continues. “It was up in Washington Park, in the rose garden, and so many people showed up who hadn’t seen each other for at least a year. Some of them were older members, who maybe had really been locked down hard because they were afraid of COVID. Here we were on a beautiful sunny summer morning, enjoying

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“She was like a grandmother to me, and she and my grandma were actually good friends. Ione was my inspiration. She was there every morning, no matter what, and always had a smile on her face, a story to tell. Ione made me think, ‘When I’m her age, I want to be that person that the younger generations look up to and loves to spend time with.’”

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sure you get your favorite elliptical trainer.

“Everything good about MAC starts with Early Birds, because it’s all about getting started in the morning. We get the club open, get it right, and make it happen.”

“Sometimes I’m just on the treadmill, watching Grey’s Anatomy through my headphones because I can’t stay up late enough to catch it when it’s on,” Jaques offers. “But I’m usually a two-day-a-weeker with the running group, when no one is wearing headphones. You’re just running, socializing, and catching up.

“If they ask how you’re doing, it’s not just in passing. They’ll remember your answer, and the next time they see you, they’ll follow up. The thing with the Early Birds is that they really care about each other. They make connections that last.”

Mike Kobelin with Ione Clair in 2018. The Early Birds Committee anointed her Miss Early Bird of the Century in 2020. longevity lies in the fellowship they share, which Jaques and Kobelin seem to agree lies both in shared interests and real sincerity.

“To be an Early Bird, there’s no criteria or athletic expectation,” Kobelin opines.

“It’s just being down there, being part of

the crew, and engaging in those conversations.” It can be reading the newspaper together, sharing recipes, deftly avoiding potentially problematic political discussions with shared assumption of good intent, or just arriving at the same time to make

Members who are interested in learning more about Early Birds activities are encouraged to email Bill Zander at bzander.chair@themac.com.

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The Return of Holiday Dance Traditions While continuing to navigate changes, tradition is all the more alluring. The energy was palpable as the MAC Dance Company and Junior Company joined together in person for the first time in two years to rehearse select favorites from The Nutcracker. This sparkling holiday tradition — a fantastical world of dance built on the iconic music of Tchaikovsky — returns to the MAC Ballroom in December with the addition of an elegantly presented tea, at socially distanced tables, and postperformance photographs with favorite Nutcracker characters.

MAC dancers also perform at Family Friday on Nov. 19, during the Holiday Open House on Dec. 2, and at the Children’s Holiday party on Dec. 12. The Nutcracker at the Children’s Holiday Party is not a ticketed event, but the event’s gingerbread house decorating requires registration and is typically a sellout.

Assistant Head Coach Megan Flom, ballet and contemporary coaches Alicia Cutaia, Kelly Koltiska, and Anna Olmstead; tap, hip hop, and contemporary coach Alexander Donnes; contemporary and jazz coach Jessica Post; and jazz and hip hop coach Melissa Saliski round out the faculty and worked with the MAC Company, Junior Company, Crew, and tap dancers to create joyful routines for the club’s holiday festivities.

“Maria has high expectations. She wants us to be stronger, better dancers and I think she has helped us all grow together. I’m excited for this new season,” says Abigail Fadden, a senior at Jesuit High School.

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“I’m excited” was a repeating refrain among all of the dancers, who describe their coach as kind, focused, and dedicated to excellence.

MAC dancers have an ambitious schedule set for the year, including numerous performances, three regional competitions and New York City Dance Alliance Nationals in New York City.

MAC Company dancers are Lulu Bond (sophomore at Lincoln High School), Emilie Cocke (junior at St. Mary’s Academy), Khaki Davison (seventh grade at the Madeleine Elementary School), Abigail Fadden (senior at Jesuit High School), Bella Fovinci (freshman at Lincoln High School), Kate Franzen (junior at Lincoln High School), Piper Lavey (sophomore at Jesuit High School), Charlotte Malloy (seventh grade at St. Mary’s Cathedral School), and Sophia Miller (junior at Lincoln High School).

MAC Junior Company dancers are Jillian Adams, Lula Baker, Sophie Dey, Juliette Heitner, Ali Kurian, Evi Kurian, Finley McGuire, Betta Nebel, Eva Schubert, and pre-Junior Company dancers are Mabel Baker, Julia Bassist, London Heyerman, and Reagan Vickers.

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Head Coach Maria Albaugh and Ballet Coach Emma Rainey Johnson reworked The Nutcracker choreography to suit the dancers’ strengths and keep young toes safe. Costumes have also been refreshed to ensure this classic treasure delivers the splendor of the season. The performance culminates with the Waltz of the Flowers — a full ensemble piece featuring the lovely Sugar Plum Fairy dancing among the flowers with precision pointe work.

MAC Company dancers performing The Nutcracker at the 2019 Holiday Open House.

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They Are the Golf Champions Men’s Open (gross)

Mark Bolton, first Kevin O’Brien, second

Men’s Open (net)

Andrew Schpak, first Nelson Lam, second

Men’s Senior (gross) Mark Hudspeth, first Jay Hopson, second

(l. to r): Lauri Hausafus and Mark Hudspeth, with Larry Van Laningham, at the MAC Golf Club Championships Awards Celebration.

The MAC Golf Championship took place at Ghost Creek at Pumpkin Ridge on Sunday, Sept. 19. Twenty-eight participants competing for first and second place in Men’s Open, Men’s Senior (over 50), and Women’s Open categories. Scoring was on a gross and net of handicap basis.

The Golf Committee is dedicated to increasing participation of women, higher handicap players, and seniors over age 65 in future competitions and events.

Men’s Senior (net)

Bill Younce, first Bruce Reid, second

Women’s Open

Lauri Hausafus, first

See photos from the tournament on page 57.

CHRIS MYRVOLD

Pro’s Corner Let’s talk chipping with good sole contact.

Too much shaft lean causes the leading edge of your wedge to dig.

Just the right amount of shaft lean encourages a slight downward strike and allows the sole of the club to glide through the turf.

Practice swinging your club without the ball, and focus on hitting the same spot on the ground where you can feel the wedge glide through the turf.

Feel free to direct questions about this tip or any other part of the golf game to cmyrvold@pumpkinridge.com.

—Chris Myrvold, PGA | Head Professional Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club

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The right amount of shaft lean.

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Holiday Ski and Ride Camp – Mt. Hood Meadows Dec. 27-30 Ages 6 and older, $340 Sign up at themac.com; search using code OSK011 MAC’S Holiday Ski and Ride Camp is the perfect opportunity for skiers and riders of all ability levels, looking to improve their skills, and get a taste of the team atmosphere. Skiers and riders are broken out into groups of their peers with similar ability levels, and work on broad-based skill

They must be able to make parallel turns some of the time (link turns for riders) and control their speed with turn shape while on groomed easy (green circle) terrain.

Those who cannot load the chair by themselves must have a parent go with the group for assistance.

development through directed free skiing/ riding and drill progressions with a professional coach/instructor. New skiers and riders hoping to continue with MAC Ski & Snowboard Team for the season are evaluated during Holiday Camp. The student’s coach will determine if they are ready to join the team and make program recommendations on the last day of camp.

Camp cost does not include lift ticket or pass.

Skiers/riders who make the team after evaluation will be charged the remaining balance of their winter program less the cost of camp.

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Coaches Corner: The Most Important Shot in Tennis The most important shot in tennis is the serve. The serve starts every point. It is the only shot in tennis a player delivers without receiving the ball first. Without a solid serve, a tennis player is at a severe disadvantage in competition.

With such importance placed on the serve, it is logical to think the serve is the most practiced shot in the game. However, the opposite is true. To players looking to make an improvement in their game, this should come as a relief. Imagine the improvement if more attention and practice time are given to this one important shot?

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A few things to think about while working on developing a better serve are speed, placement, and spin. Think about these three things when going out to hit your next basket of serves.

Speed A lot of tennis players dream of having a big serve, especially considering the 130-140 mph serves professionals are now hitting. Racquet weight and head speed moving up into the ball are going to be large factors in helping to produce more pace on the serve.

Players looking to develop a faster serve are advised to use their lower body to jump up and rotate into the serve with more force, as opposed to utilizing just their arm and shoulder muscles. Additionally, to develop a bigger serve, time should be spent on shoulder strength and range of motion. Producing more power in a larger range of motion will help increase racquet speed, and apply more force to the ball.

Players who develop more strength can generate a faster swing speed by adding weight to their racquet. Just remember, more pace on the serve will help, but not if control is lost in the delivery. A hard serve can be returned just as hard, if not harder, if the returner connects in their strike zone.

Location, Location, Location As with a good business, a good serve is all about location. Location can be used to force an opponent to hit off their weaker side. The ability to locate the serve can

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also open the court for the next shot. For example, a well-placed serve that pulls an opponent off the court can produce a short, attackable ball the server can take advantage of.

Players who want to work on serving placement should start by dividing the service box in half or thirds and practice serving into smaller areas. As players get better, the target areas can get smaller and smaller, forcing more accuracy. Visualizing an opponent ready to return can help with knowing what targets to go after. It is also important to remember that the racquet face directs the ball where to go. A correct grip and developing the feel to pronate one’s forearm by varying degrees increases serving accuracy.

Spin There are two types of spin on the serve — slice and kick. The kick serve is more advanced and is only recommended for players who have spent time learning it.

(The chance of injury goes up with poor

technique on the kick serve.) All club players can and should have the slice serve in their repertoire. This serve moves the ball away from the opponent and allows it to land closer to the net, producing greater angles.

An effective slice serve is produced by holding the pronation of the forearm, allowing the racquet strings to cut the outside of the ball. This motion produces a side spin on the ball which, upon contact with the playing surface, will move the ball further out wide than a flat serve moving on the same angle.

A great serve does not just happen because a player wishes for it. A great serve comes from the repetition of hitting the ball over and over, basket after endless basket, each time with purpose and thought. For any tennis player serious about elevating their game, serving practice is a must.

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Karate Belt Tests Mark Levels of Mastery importance on fitness and strength and maintaining focus in a stressful setting.

Belt tests, often called promotions, help karate students to set goals and stay motivated on the longer course towards a black belt. Each promotion has a clear set of techniques and skills to train toward, often building on the requirements tested in previous promotions. Just as in classes and tournaments, promotions are divided into three components: kihon (basics, such as kicks and blocks), kata (a choreographed sequence of kihon that demonstrates

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Many people start training in karate with the same goal: Earn a black belt. The black belt is generally understood to mark someone who has achieved a certain level of expertise in martial arts, but how does one progress from their first class to the skill and discipline required for a black belt? Nearly all martial arts styles and schools have adopted a series of color belts that indicate a person’s improving technique and competence, breaking down the ultimate achievement of black belt into attainable steps.

different ways to end a fight), and kumite (sparring). In order to progress to the next belt level, students show both that they have learned the requisite new skills and also that they continue to hone earlier techniques — all of which build on each other. Promotions also test less defined aspects of karate trainings, with increasing

In Ryobu-kai, the school of karate taught at MAC, there are 10 test levels between white belt (novice) and black belt (expert).

The first tests at the beginner level can be done in quick succession — sometimes just two or three months apart — with consistent training. Later tests, for intermediate and advanced levels can take longer as both the difficulty level and the focus on nuanced technique and interpretation are increasingly important. Whether at the beginner or advanced level, regular belt tests help students work toward clear and regular milestones.

Interested in training toward a color belt? A new series of beginner classes starts every other month, with the next session starting in early January. Please contact karate@themac.com for more information, or search Karate on MAC’s website for more information.

Member Numbers: Walk Across America Mileage Walk Across America is a national program that allows members to create annual mileage goals, with endof-year rewards. The idea is to set a mileage goal that is reasonable, attainable, challenging, and motivating.

MAC members may join at any time.

For information about the program and to submit mileage, please contact Claire Galton at galtoncc@gmail.com.

Mileage as of Sept. 30 Ann Blume, 3,737 Hal Broughton, 25,596 Sally Broughton, 18,864 Ann Durfee, 46,177 Norm Frink, 9,975 Claire Galton, 43,153

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TELL YOUR STORY

Diving

By Julie Vigeland It sounded simple enough. Find a diving instructor, take a class, and get certified.

When my daughter, Tess, found out that our trip to Australia would include going to the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) she said, “How fun it would be to dive together!” If I got certified, Tess and I could blow bubbles together. She was living in Bangkok, took up diving while in Vietnam, and became an enthusiast of the sport.

She lured me in.

I signed up for a class at MAC and went with some trepidation. I love the water, and have since I was a little girl. I’ve learned to hold my breath as long as needed during routines as a synchronized swimmer. That’s natural to me after 20-plus years. But this breathing underwater?

I was the only student in the introductory class, so we rushed through the orientation and planned for the in- water instruction.

The one lesson I was not to forget? Never hold your breath when underwater! That is the number one rule in diving. Javier, my MAC instructor, drilled it into me. Over and over.

For the in-water portion of the class, Javier and I were in the West Pool where I have synchro practice. That felt comfortable.

First, I had to swim the length of the pool underwater as far as possible. With my fins on it was a snap to swim to the other end.

I was heartened.

Then came the challenges.

The process of donning a wetsuit for the first time wasn’t pretty. I imagine parents of young students in the shallow end were struggling not to laugh. Push. Pull. Tug. It was finally on. The air tanks. The weight belt.

The fins. All in place. It was time to sit on the edge and fall backwards into the pool. (More giggles, I’m certain!) Gingerly, my instructor/ guide had me practice breathing underwater. Don’t hold your breath, I was reminded.

Then, finally, as the last part of the test, I was to swim around the pool and practice breathing under water. I remembered to not hold my breath! In and out. In and out.

The pool portion of the testing now behind me, a pat on the back, certificate in hand, I was ready to take on the second part of certification, open water diving.

Or was I?

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Weeks later, my husband and I met up with Tess at the GBR. And it was time.

A van picked us up very early. We soon learned that the ocean was turbulent with three- plus meter waves (about 10 feet.) The dive instructors gave a safety briefing and warned of the rough ride to the reef. Rough doesn’t begin to describe it! Tess and I took anti-motion pills, as suggested. Nearly everyone else was hanging over the edge of the boat making personal contributions to the water.

Those of us who sought certification came together and were briefed. My anxiety level rose. Most of the other divers seemed waaay more prepared than I was. Several were trying for the second or third time.

Not promising!

Finally, we dropped anchor. We donned our suits and equipment and took turns jumping into the churning water. Task after task we went through the rigors of the testing. Then it was time to head back up to the surface. While that may seem to be an easy thing, it isn’t. Timing is everything and I found that staying at one level while waiting was, let’s say, challenging at best. Eventually we returned to the boat. I was deflated.

After a bit of sustenance, a short rest, and an “atta girl” boost from Tess, it was time to head back for our second dive. With a rather heavy heart, I walked in my fins to the side of the boat and jumped in. The water was even rougher and that was going to play into the most difficult task of all. We went through more activities and then, fairly quickly, were back on the surface. Now what?

In enormous waves that seemed ready to swallow us whole, our instructors said to remove our weight belt, hold it off to the side, and then put it back on! I struggled and struggled. The waves roared all around me. The other, younger students (I was the oldest by a few decades) didn’t have as much trouble. I did manage to get the belt off and away from my body but then I had to get it back on.

Tears welled behind my mask. The instructor flashed impatience. I almost gave up. Then I simply got mad. I finally clasped the belt back on and completed the test.

The boat ride home was awful. Tess kept telling me that, no, I wasn’t a failure. I was deaf to her support.

When we arrived back on land, I scrambled off that boat as quickly as possible and jumped into the van. Everyone else was jabbering about the experience. All I wanted to do was disappear.

Arriving back at the hotel I practically fell into my husband’s open arms. Smiling, he asked, “How was it?” Tears told the story.

I was assured by my husband and daughter that I didn’t have to go for the second day of certification.

“The water was rough, Mom. The instructors weren’t encouraging. You tried hard,” Tess cajoled.

I nodded my head.

“You don’t have to do this,” she added.

But I did have to do this. For me. To be able to dive with my daughter.

So, the next morning I arose early with Tess and readied for the van pick up. From the time we hopped onboard the boat, things felt different. It was supportive.

My instructor assured me that “We’d get it done.” I forced a weak smile. It was another rough ride out.

Once anchored, Tess and the instructor gave me all the confidence I needed to take that seemingly impossible leap out into the water again. It wasn’t easy. But gradually, it started to feel like fun. Lots of thumbs up.

My heart soared. Maybe, just maybe, this could happen!

And, it did!

We came back on deck and my Aussie instructor shook my hand.

Tess hugged me tightly.

And then, the reward.

Tess and I “buddied up” and dove together.

I’ll never be the diver she is but now I know the thrill of being under the water with all sorts of fish, coral, and otherworldly sights.

I shared those sights with my daughter.

Taking the Tell Your Story class, I intended to only write a few stories for family members.

But with Tom Hallman’s encouragement, wise guidance, and enthusiasm for teaching, I’ve written nearly 60 stories; eight have been published.

Weekly sessions with Tom and classmates are a highlight of each week. We’ve become family.

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