The Winged M, September 2021

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

SEPTEMBER 2021 | VOL. 110 No. 9

A PLATINUM CLUB

Contents

Shining bright at Pride Supper Club

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FEATURED

30 | Tasty Traditions Meet Flavorful Future

TIM GUNTHER PHOTOGRAPHY

Chef Boulot takes a victory lap as new culinary chief gets warmed up.

38 | Creativity and Commitment Act a part, paint a picture, or sing a song.

Club artists make time to pursue inspiration.

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AT H L E T I C S

Laura Lawrence Digital Content Specialist

8 | Faces of MAC 11 | Social Activities Committee 13 | Arts Committee 15 | House Committee 17 | In Memoriam 18 | Security Gates Go Live 21 | Equipment Donations 23 | Fay Sasser Scholarship 27 | MAF Tributes

Adam Linnman Communications Manager

58 | Racquetball 60 | Tennis 62 | Adult Offerings 62 | Pilates 63 | Compete for Team MAC 64 | Pickleball 64 | Early Birds 66 | Karate 66 | Fitness & Decathlon 68 | Golf

EVENTS

COMMUNICATIONS TEAM Stephanie Cameron Director Kathleen Conners Project Manager Stephanie Duffy Graphic Designer

Julia Omelchuck Graphic Designer/ Ad Services Coordinator Kelly Robb Marketing Manager Jake Ten Pas Copywriter Allyson Wilinski Content Manager

46-50 Oregon Zoo Concert Private Events & Catering

WELLNESS 54-56 Recharge and Restore Event By the Numbers

5 | President’s Column 7 | GM’s Column 35 | Culinary Calendar 52 | Scrapbook 70 | Walk Across America 72 | Scoreboard 74 | Advertiser Index 76 | MAC Marketplace 78 | Tell Your Story

ON THE COVER The winged muse is MAC member Laura Duyn (photo

by Kate Moore) and the painting of Forest Park in the background is by member Ronna Fujisawa. Cover design

by Stephanie Duffy

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PRESIDENT’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 Synchro 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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got a little ahead of myself in my August column. It seemed as though we had rounded the corner with respect to COVID-19, as mask mandates had been lifted and it appeared that we finally were returnRobert Torch ing to “normal.”

PRESIDENT Since The Winged M takes some time to put together and go to print, these columns need to be submitted weeks in advance of the publication date. While writing August’s column in early July, my crystal ball told me there was light at the end of the tunnel. Well, here we are, although only temporarily, and I’m sorry.

No, it’s not ideal having to wear a mask indoors, but the mandate is crucial in helping to allow the club to remain fully open.

I continue to visit MAC, my second home, regularly to play tennis, work out, dine, and go to Timbers and Thorns matches, and I feel that wearing a mask is a small sacrifice to make for the overall good of our community. The hundreds of members I see at the club seem to be taking the mask requirement in stride, which is great, and they’re happy that a myriad of MAC offerings are at least still available to them.

I remain confident the community will overcome this latest development, as we repeatedly have done during the past 16 months.

New Credentials Needed After much anticipation, MAC’s new system of entering the club will be activated this month! Beginning Sept. 13, members will need their new credentials to access security gates at entrances to the club and to the garage. Look for information on pages 18-19, and be sure to get your new credentials as soon as possible. As of midAugust, 30 percent of the membership had received their new credentials, and 50 percent had at least submitted their online form (with Membership staff continuing to work through the thousands of submissions), so there still is some work to be done.

MAC’s Campus Master Plan The future of the club is brighter than ever, and members will have an opportunity to share their ideas on what they want MAC to look like. MAC’s ad hoc campus master plan committee is up and running and is hard at work crafting a vision for the future of the club. Early next month, the club will host a few open house-style workshops, which is where members can provide input. It’s exciting to think about the future and imagine how an already great place can be even better.

Back to School and Football It’s hard to believe that fall is here and kids, including our seventh grader, are back in school. Last month we took our daughter to Cornell University, where she just started her freshman year of college after taking a gap year following high school. It was a fun trip, and certainly emotional to be dropping off our first child at college.

We brought my elderly parents down to Ithaca, New York, from Buffalo, and my brothers and extended family also came in from different parts of the country to make the drop-off a mini-family reunion. It was a refreshing trip that allowed us to enjoy some semblance of normality during a turbulent time.

Speaking of Buffalo, go Bills! Football season is upon us, and my crystal ball, which admittedly has been wrong before (see above) is telling me that this is the year the Buffalo Bills finally go all the way. If you haven’t seen it, and you’re a pro football fan, I highly recommend watching the ESPN documentary Four Falls of Buffalo, which covers the Bills’ unprecedented four straight trips to (and, unfortunately, losses in) the Super Bowl in the early 1990s.

I’ve watched it multiple times while shedding a few tears, and it always reminds me of a great quote from the legendary Vince Lombardi, “The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall.” Seems pretty appropriate these days.

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MANAGER’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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Interim Portfolio Manager Matt Abraham Food & Beverage Director Erik Anderson Executive Office Manager/Interim Committee Support Manager Laura Boley Interim Fitness & Wellness Manager Will Cath Club Program Director Abby DenUyl Athletic Business Operations Manager Chad Failia Retail Manager Conrad Hulen Technology Senior Manager Mark Marcelline Safety Manager Jeff Miller Facilities Director Elaine O’ Flynn Member Services Manager Kevin Pollack Membership Manager Jenny Robinett

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n May, we entered the annual budget planning cycle for next year. The Board of Trustees and I wanted to lead the conversation a bit differently, so we implemented several strategic Charles Leverton planning sessions GENERAL MANAGER and subsequently issued guidance to committees on priorities for the 2022 calendar year. Although it was a bit of a “hurry-up offense” to build in a strategic conversation across MAC’s governance structure, it allowed an exchange of ideas between committees and staff, and the result was well worth the extra effort.

• Enable the lifelong athlete by emphasizing a more holistic approach to sport and supporting athletic longevity through community, knowledge, and world-class programming.

The budgeting process is led by a blended team of members and staff. The Board of Trustees assembled a small “tiger team” to help deliver guidance that committees would use to determine their priorities for the upcoming year. This team is intentionally composed of at least one representative from each of the three officer years to add continuity to the annual process.

Ensure Employees Are Thriving

The board approved the initial strategic guidance for the club that prioritized four key objectives:

• Increase employee engagement through transparency, addressing their concerns, and supporting their growth.

Achieve Club Operational and Business Stability in 2022

Committees have just completed their initial priorities and submitted high-level requests that will be reviewed and refined by the board and myself. We will prioritize and, where appropriate, consolidate those requests and ask for specific details of those that are likely to receive final approval for next year's budget. We have seen proposals that include increasing the number of people participating in athletics, purchasing technologies, and implementing processes to better understand member sentiment and satisfaction, and improving employee benefits.

• Focus on stabilizing the member pipeline via MAC’s Big Draw and lowering club departures from our current 6 percent average back to pre-COVID levels near 1.5 percent.

• Achieve fiscal break-even while growing revenue in key areas such as events, dining, and athletics back toward near pre-COVID levels.

• Return member usage of club facilities back to or higher than 2019 levels.

Revitalize the Member Experience • Evolve club programming to deliver deeper and more meaningful connections with members.

• Fully integrate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion throughout our club.

Build on the Foundation • Lay the path to deliver a Campus of the Future in the next 5-7 years.

• Deliver a technology roadmap that redefines the member experience and drastically improves MAC’s business capabilities.

• Improve the efficacy of the member committee system through process and governance structure reviews.

• Catch up on maintenance debt and improve the club’s physical infrastructure.

• Future proof the employee team through investment in training, succession planning, and cross-functional development.

• Clearly define teams’ roles and responsibilities; institute improved business processes and technologies.

• Implement a service-first program throughout all staff teams.

This is our initial attempt at an improved strategic process, and we are operating under a shortened timeline. We will repeat and improve this process annually and create more opportunities for all members to participate in building the future of MAC.

• Guide members throughout their experience by improving key transition points such as initial club onboarding and conversion to becoming an intermediate member.

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CLUB NEWS

FACES OF MAC Brent, Parker, and Grant Andersen won the Eigenvector Fastest Family Award at the 2021 Summer Fun National ski races held at Timberline on July 17-18. “One of the great honors in any sport is to win a family challenge, showcasing the breadth and depth of talent in multiple generations of a family,” says Susie Andersen, wife of Brent and mother of Parker and Grant.

Brent, Parker (18), and Grant (16) also placed at the top of their individual categories.

The Andersens competed as a family for the first time at the two-day event in giant slalom and slalom races, with two runs each day. They unseated another MAC clan, the Scroggins family, who’ve held the title for three years.

Parker and Grant both entered the MAC Ski Racing program at age 5 with Jesse Scroggins as their coach. Their parents are avid skiers but have never raced. Brent now says he wants to start training!

Parker was ranked third in the USSA National Standings in downhill.

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He won the 2021 Oregon State High School Championships giant slalom, slalom, and combined events. Grant finished top 10 as a sophomore at Riverdale High School.

Competitors came to Mt. Hood from across the United States, including from North Carolina, Maine, Rocky Mountains states, Washington, and California. Canadians couldn’t make it this year with the border being closed. Many other MAC members also participated.

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Summer jobs aren’t always the high point of a teenager’s life, so you know that a seasonal gig is great when they volunteer to talk about it. MAC Scholar Athlete Gus Johnson is so taken with his current role learning to build bows with Other Worlds Archery that he let fly an email to magazine staff feathered with enthusiasm at the prospect of discussing it.

“Shooting and making bows have always been stress relievers for me.

Before this job, I had been making and shooting bows for about a year whenever I found free time. Getting paid to learn how to make the most efficient bow required focus and perfection in each step. One mistake can make the bow unsellable. That is what I love most about this job, the attention to detail needed to create something perfect,” he says.

Maddy Sweeney joined MAC’s Fitness and Wellness team in January as a Fit Staff employee. While assisting the Fitness areas adjust to the ever-changing COVID19 protocols, she says she quickly felt immersed in, and responsible for, maintaining the member experience despite the unusual times.

During her time with Fit Staff, she has learned a deep respect for the rich culture of MAC and is excited by the many opportunities ahead.

In May, Sweeney was asked to join the team fulltime as fitness and training supervisor. She hopes to help develop club personal training and expand offerings in the Fitness department through workshops, seminars, and specialty classes. Sweeney is a certified strength and conditioning coach and is excited to work with members in the updated Fitness spaces.

Johnson was offered the job when he met Jake Keenom, owner of the small Portland shop, for a shooting session at the Washington Park archery range. “I had brought a homemade crossbow that I had designed and built myself to test. Although it didn’t perform as I wished, Jake saw my creativity and love for making bows and offered me the job.”

For anyone thinking of building their own bow at home, make sure to include an adult in any conversation about the topic. The crossbow wasn’t Johnson’s first attempt to string a projectile. “I was first introduced to archery about five years ago when my grandfather and I tied a string to a ¾-inch white PVC pipe. I shot it hundreds of times before it eventually broke due to overuse,” he explains. “Watching the arrow hit the target, especially with a bow I have made myself, calms me to the point where I forget worldly problems and can focus on a single thing.”

Since becoming a MAC Scholar Athlete earlier this year, he’s also used the club’s 50-meter Pool, Fitness Room, and basketball, racquetball, squash, and tennis courts to calm his mind through exercise, pushing

Hailing from the small Northern California town of Cotati, Sweeney grew up playing a range of sports, but found soccer to be her primary love. Her father played semi-professionally in Ireland and taught her a deep passion for European football from a very early age.

In 2009, Sweeney moved to Portland to attend PSU, where she studied exercise science and public health while working in the intramurals with the Campus Recreation department. After graduating in 2012, she moved to Detroit to volunteer with an AmeriCorps program, mentoring and tutoring inner-city students. She spent the next two years there earning her master’s degree in sports administration from Wayne State while working as a graduate assistant for the university’s Athletics and Campus Recreation department.

After her stint in Detroit, she migrated back to Portland in 2018 with her girlfriend and sees herself staying put for the foreseeable future. She looks forward to growing with MAC and hopes to bring her creativity to both the employees and members she serves.

himself further by taking swim lessons with coach Patrick Williamson. Johnson recognizes the opportunity that he’s been given and says he’s using the club to the fullest to train for sports, establish connections with members, and prepare for the future.

“I hope to continue to work for Other Worlds Archery over the next summer or two before heading to college, hopefully at the Naval Academy,” he says. “After college, I am thinking about going into the medical field, although I think my dream job will always be building bows.”

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

Corrections The following MAC Olympians were unintentionally omitted from the August Faces of MAC story: Maria Elena Romero de Blank competed in spring board diving, representing Mexico, at the 1992 Barcelona and 1996 Atlanta games.

Shannon Boxx is a three-time gold medalist, as part of the U. S women’s soccer team, at the 2004 Athens, 2008 Beijing, and 2012 London Olympics.

Henri LaBorde won a silver medal in discus at the 1932 games in Los Angeles.

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(clockwise from top center): Ryan Chiotti, Shaunmarie Gutbezahl, Judith Arnell, Amy Chandler, Trayce Sprouse, Madeleine Rose, and Jim Bruce

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Social Activities Chair rchiotti.chair@themac.com

COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Judith Arnell Jim Bruce Amy Chandler Chuck Deaver Trink Easterday Lee Fuller Shaunmarie Gutbezahl Denise Koury Kristi Langdon Maria Oreste James Paulson Louie Paul Madeleine Rose Trayce Sprouse

Making Social Connections and Lasting Friendships The Social Activities Committee is all about enriching lives through friendship, fun, and social activities. We pride ourselves on connecting MAC members in ways they never thought possible. This committee became stronger as we worked together to be innovative and creative through COVID. Our 2020-21 events have included Spelling Bees, Drag Queen Bingo, Men’s and Women’s Bracket Games, and, of course, Trivia Nights! We even sponsored several tailgate events in the member parking garage.

Despite all that 2020 brought, we still had record attendance numbers.

Up Next: A MAC Football Tailgate on Sunday, Sept. 26 and a Thirsty Thursday Brewfest event on Thursday, Sept. 30. (See page 48 for details.)

We hope to see more and more members out and enjoying all the MAC fun the committee has planned over the coming months!

—Madeleine Rose

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MAC Artist Profile: Lee Kelly When we asked about his process, he began by explaining that he was a painter first, and then a sculptor. For Kelly, drawing is an integral part of the sculpting process.

He starts with a drawing, carefully selecting from his sketches before making the maquette, and then finally creating the sculpture. The result is a combination of both the

MAC’s art collection includes a commissioned wall sculpture by Kelly, located on the first landing of the staircase, outside the entrance to the Sports Pub. The artist referred to the sculpture as “site-specific,” adding that “the project was important to me because it gave me a chance to work with architect Bob Frasca who later became a close friend.” The contractor on the project, Selwyn Bingham, was also an old friend and president of MAC’s Board of Directors at the time.

the project. At the time the wall sculpture was commissioned in the 1970s, Kelly had several other local projects, notably Second Avenue Park, now called American Plaza.

Lee and Bonnie were developing a new process: large scale porcelain enamel on steel. Using industrial facilities in Seattle, they were able to fuse porcelain enamel to Cor-Ten steel panels. They were among the first artists in the Northwest to use this industrial process in their art, and they helped establish it as the dominant material for monumental sculpture internationally. The MAC sculpture is an example of this process and contributed to the success of future projects. The sculpture was also important to the suite of ideas and designs that Lee was developing at that time, which included explorations of ancient stone sculptures such as Stonehenge.

Lee Kelly wall sculpture (left) installation in 1974; (above) with new lighting in 2021.

We were curious about his thoughts on how people react to his work. “I don’t think you can prejudge the viewer,” he said.

“Often enough, what you feel about something will connect with somebody else.

They may not get the same thing you got out of it, but they may find something else that is meaningful.” This curiosity resulted in our soliciting some comments from MAC members of varying ages:

2D and 3D. He believes that sculpture is a process of making objects that explore our relationship with each other in the world.

“The sculpture represents strength. I see blocks supporting each other and it reminds me of the way MAC members support each other and build community.”

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Lee Kelly has been called “Oregon’s sculptor,” and a recent visit to his home and studio south of Oregon City is a powerful reminder of the scope of his work.

OPB’s Oregon Art Beat referred to his 5-acre property and garden as the “field of steel dreams.” Once a rustic working dairy farm, Kelly purchased the site in 1963 and converted the original barn to his studio.

Many of his sculptures are situated among the trees and gardens that he and his family have lovingly tended for the last 60 years.

His studio and the property became known as Leland Iron Works. A busy place on many levels, and the morning of our visit was no exception. A flatbed truck was being loaded with one of his large steel sculptures bound for the Elizabeth Leach Gallery, where he has shown his work for almost 40 years.

The themes of love, loss, and the search for reconciliation are prevalent in his work.

They reflect the artist as a poet and a writer, a thinker and a builder, an intellect and an emotional being. Kelly has said, “America is a great place to get things built, but a very poor place to develop ideas.” He and his wife, Bonnie Bronson, took numerous trips to Nepal and Tibet for spiritual and emotional well-being. It was on these trips that he found inspiration for his sculptures.

The artist’s daughter, Kassandra, was present at our interview and provided us with some background information for

The recent Front Entry remodel kicked off the relocation of artwork throughout the club.

The Art Committee’s goal is to display MAC’s most prominent art in the club’s most public spaces. In addition, the artwork is grouped to include pieces from several Northwest artists who were friends and shared ideas while creating their art. Many of the works compliment each other because of similarities in era, medium, and scale.

A young member made note of the rectangular shapes and said it reminded him of a robot. His mother, an artist as well as a climber, commented that it made her think of the climbing columns at Smith Rock State Park.

At 89, Kelly still believes that the future comes one hour at a time, and he continues to play an important role with his contribution to the art of the Pacific Northwest.

His work can be viewed at the Portland Art Museum and at the Elizabeth Leach Gallery, 417 NW 9th Avenue.

The Portland Art Museum has published a coffee table book, Lee Kelly, and also a brochure entitled Lee Kelly: A Guide to Public Sculptures, which can be accessed at leekelly.net/publications.

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House Committee Report House Committee enforces rules of conduct for members and guests by investigating infractions and recommending sanctions to the Board of Trustees. Recent board actions are listed below, along with reminders about the applicable Club Rules.

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Rules Reminders Behavior Unbecoming a Member: Any behavior deemed inappropriate for a member of Multnomah Athletic Club, regardless of reference to specific club rule.

Rules Violation: Violation of any club rule not otherwise categorized. Including, but not limited to, refusal to present membership card, photographing members without permission.

Infractions • A 16-year-old member was suspended for one month for Behavior Unbecoming a Member. The member hit another vehicle while parking in the member garage but did not realize damage was caused. The member failed to notify the owner of the other vehicle or the club of the incident.

• A 19-year-old member was suspended for one month for Rules Violation. The member was seen not wearing their mask properly and received several reminders from staff.

All members are expected to understand and follow Club Rules, which are updated periodically. See themac.com for updates.

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IN MEMORIAM Mary Ann (Thalhofer) Myers April 26, 1938-July 17, 2021 Mary Ann Myers died July 17 in Portland from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. She was 83. She led a life made rich by family, friendship, her Catholic faith, Democratic politics, and dinner parties. So many great dinner parties.

Born in Bend, Mary Ann was the daughter of Ursula and Joseph Thalhofer. The youngest of four children, she grew up in Prineville, and graduated from Crook County High School in 1956. She attended Marylhurst College, graduating in 1960 with a bachelor’s degree in French and selection to Kappa Gamma Pi, the national Catholic graduate honor society. After graduation she taught French at Centennial High School for a couple years.

She and Hardy Myers Jr. met in high school, and began dating while home in Prineville on vacation during college. They married on June 30, 1962, in Bend. They were married for 54 years.

The couple settled in Portland, living on Alameda Ridge in Northeast Portland for several years before purchasing a home on Laurelhurst Place in 1968. They had three sons: Hardy (born in 1963); Christopher (1965); and Jonathan (1969). The couple’s life revolved around their children, All Saints Church, and their large and diverse group of friends.

Mary Ann was a devout Catholic and a longtime member of All Saints Church, where she was an active member of the Altar Society, a lector, and Eucharistic minister. She was also active in the Seminary Tea Committee and other Catholic organizations.

A dyed-in-the-wool Democrat, Mary Ann was an integral part of Hardy’s political career during his tenure in the Oregon House of Representatives and as the Attorney General of Oregon. She campaigned tirelessly for him, hosted massive canvass parties at the house, and accompanied him to countless local and national events and conferences.

Mary Ann always maintained a busy schedule of volunteer and service work.

Over the years, she volunteered for or served on the boards of the Helen Gordon Child Development Center, the League of Women Voters of Oregon, Waverly Children’s Home, Young Audiences of Oregon and Southwest Washington, the Portland Opera, and the Sisters of Saint Mary of Oregon, to name a few. Her work at Young Audiences bears the greatest legacy: As president of the organization in the late 1970s, she co-created (with another volunteer, MaryAnn Santana) Run for the Arts, the school-based jog-a-thon fundraiser. The event has evolved into a massive annual tradition in the greater Portland area and became a model for similar Young Audiences events nationwide that have generated millions of dollars for arts education in public schools. In Oregon and Washington alone, Run for the Arts has raised more than $18 million since 1977.

Mary Ann was a devoted mother and grandmother, cheering on her sons and grandchildren at their sporting events and concerts, and always on-hand to celebrate birthdays and other milestones. In addition, Mary Ann loved NPR, classical music, Masterpiece Theater, a good novel, Burgerville milkshakes, and taro bubble tea.

She relished travel with Hardy and with friends, especially to Hawaii and France.

Favorite trips included a trip to Mexico in 2002 with five female friends known as the Brown Bag Group, and the couple’s 50th anniversary celebration with family in Maui in June 2012.

Mary Ann returned to college in the early 1990s, earning a master’s degree in school counseling from Lewis & Clark College, and then using that training to work in two local middle schools and to help coordinate youth-mentorship programs at Cleveland High School and through the Portland Rotary Club.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to one of the following organizations: Catholic Charities, catholiccharitiesoregon.org; the Parkinson’s Foundation, parkinson.org; or the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, dscc.org.

Her beloved husband Hardy preceded her in death in November 2016. Mary Ann is survived by her sons, William Hardy III (Diana) of Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.; Christopher (Laura Smoyer) of Portland; and Jonathan (Kristin) of Portland; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Mary Ann inhabited a vast cosmos of friends, including neighbors in Laurelhurst, stalwart Democrats, college classmates from Marylhurst, fellow All Saints parishioners and sundry other East Side Catholics, workout buddies from the Multnomah Athletic Club, and basically anyone whom she could reach by phone or who wanted to sit down to dinner with her and Hardy.

Mary Ann was a gifted and enthusiastic cook and a dedicated purveyor of warm hospitality. She was always quick to prepare and deliver a home-cooked meal to a friend who was ill or otherwise needed support. At the holidays, and for close to five decades, she annually baked dozens of coffee cakes, recognizable by their white glaze and alternating green and red candied cherries, and delivered them to friends and neighbors.

Please send obituaries for current and former MAC members to obituaries@themac.com.

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MAC Security Gates Go Live This Month LEARN HOW TO EASILY NAVIGATE THE NEW PROCESS New security gates at all club entrances, including in the Parking Structure, will be activated beginning Sept. 13 and members will need new credentials, which includes a parking sticker and ID card, to enter MAC. The club is using a phased approach to allow members to gradually adjust to these changes. Follow along here to better understand the new process:

Entering the Garage • For vehicles with a new parking sticker properly applied, the gate at the member garage entrances should automatically open as it is approached.

• If the gate does not open, scanning either one’s new ID card or RFID wristband at the entry station activates the gate.

• If the gate still does not open, or if a member does not yet have new credentials, the driver must pull a ticket from the station and take it to At Your Service (AYS) inside the club to get it validated.

Exiting the Garage • When leaving the Parking Structure, the exit gate automatically opens as the vehicle approaches if the new stickers have been properly applied.

• One’s new ID card or wristband also activates the garage gate security arm.

• For those using a validated ticket, scan it at the exit station in the proper place, and the gate opens.

Guest Procedures • Invited guests of members are allowed to park in the Parking Structure during their visit.

• A guest pulls a ticket from the station at the garage entrance and gets it validated by AYS or at the Main and Fourth Floor Entrance.

• The validated ticket is then inserted into the proper slot of the exit station to open the gate when leaving the garage.

• When someone without proper credentials, or an uninvited guest, takes a ticket and enters the garage, they must leave within 10 minutes or pay a $100 fee in order to exit.

For the first 30 days after Sept. 13, MAC security will be stationed near the parking security gates to help members use the new system. Press the call button icon on the parking gate station to call club security if further assistance is needed. There’s also an exciting new feature: Members can use the MAC app to check parking availability in the garage prior to arriving.

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CREDENTIALS All members are encouraged to submit a credentials request form prior to Monday, Sept. 13. Those who do not have credentials by the “go live” activation date will still be able to visit MAC. They can check in at the Main Entrance desk and submit a request for credentials on the spot.

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CLUBHOUSE Entering the Building • Security gates are located on both sides of the Front Desk at the Main Entrance and at the Fourth Floor Entrance in the Parking Structure.

• To gain access to the club, members can either scan the QR code available on the MAC app, or use their ID card or a MAC wristband.

• Once opened, members simply pass through the gate, which closes automatically behind them.

• Both the primary and secondary members on a family account can scan their children through the gates. Using the MAC app, they go to their QR code and swipe left for the QR code for each child. After scanning the proper code, the child can walk through the gates, or parents can carry their child through. This must be repeated for each child.

Exiting the Building • MAC is not initially requiring members to scan the QR code or their ID card or wristband to exit the club.

• Gates should automatically open as members approach to exit.

• Scanning to exit, including at the Skybridge turnstile, or when passing through the gates near the Main Entrance to visit the Mporium or At Your Service, will eventually become a requirement.

Guests and Event Attendees MAC is launching the new access procedures in phases to allow members to get accustomed to the process of scanning in and scanning out. Eventually, a new process for issuing temporary credentials to guests, invited by members and event attendees, will be introduced. Until then, MAC

members will continue to escort their guests through the Main Entrance, and sign them in using the registration book.

One security gate will remain open for guests to use.

When the new guest management system is fully operational, members will register their guest using a passwordprotected online portal, or kiosks located at each club entrance. Once registered, guests are issued a temporary QR code to scan in and out of the club.

The system will also be used to issue temporary credentials for event attendees.

Event planners’ options will vary depending on the type of event and the MAC Access Project team is currently in the testing phase for different scenarios to ensure a smooth process. In the meantime, a MAC representative will greet event attendees at the Main Entrance to guide entry to the club.

PROGRAM BENEFITS The Access Program has spanned three years from planning to implementation.

The complex project involved multiple committees and solicited member input along the way.

The end result is a much more secure MAC, improved parking management, and access to data that will help to inform and enhance club operations.

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Fitness Room Remodel Merges with Foundation’s Community Connections Club members and employees, and a local high school, all benefit

By Laurie Harquail An interesting thing about change is the dynamics it sets in motion, and the ripple effect it creates. Take for example the recent remodel of MAC’s Exercise and Conditioning Room, now known as the Fitness Room. To make way for new stateof-the art equipment, older equipment needed a new home.

When discussing the project, members of the Fitness Room Remodel Committee and Fitness staff asked a key question: “How can we put the equipment that’s being replaced – all of it high quality with plenty of life left – to good use?” The answers took on a dynamic shape.

To begin, MAC held two auctions, where both members and staff had the opportunity to bid on the equipment. According to Fitness and Wellness Manager Will Cath, and Personal Training Coordinator Andy Shupp, the auctions were a success, and the proceeds went directly into the Emergency Employee Assistance Fund (EEAF, which was started during the pandemic) and are held in reserve for future club projects.

After the auctions, the Multnomah Athletic Foundation (MAF) offered the remaining equipment to its community grant partners. Six nonprofits received equipment that suited their needs. For grant partner De La Salle North Catholic High School, the equipment’s availability coincided with the construction of its new campus, currently underway in Northeast Portland, which includes a new gym. “The school received approximately 25 pieces of well-maintained cardio equipment, weight stack machines, and free weights that will last several years,” says Shupp, who along with his team, helped coordinate and distribute the pieces.

The donation highlights the role MAF plays in building bridges that extend into the greater community. Oscar Leong, De La Salle High School’s president, agrees.

“This generous donation came at exactly the right time — it was almost magical the way things happened. This is something we had not thought was possible. Our fundraising efforts for the new campus did not

Front: Quincy Chance and Ashleigh de Villiers (De La Salle), Mary Turina (MAC/MAF) Back: Oscar Leong (De La Salle), Charles Leverton (MAC), Scott Dougherty (MAF) cover costs for workout equipment, and MAF’s timely donation allows us to provide our kids with an equitable space.”

Leong also stresses that the new gym not only benefits De La Salle’s student athletes, but the entire student body. “Most of our youths have never experienced a fitness environment like the one we are building.

A space of this caliber, complete with highquality machines, will introduce a whole generation of kids to health and wellness practices they can take with them into adulthood,” Leong explains.

As someone involved with purchasing the original equipment, Cath is thrilled it will remain useful and contribute to De

La Salle students’ well-being, and offers another insightful observation: “The club took a creative approach to contributing resources to the community. Not only did it turn out well, it expanded the club’s sphere of influence,” says Cath. “One could even ask why stop at equipment? Whether its resources, professional skills, or social connections, MAC members have so much to offer the community at large.”

De La Salle students will start the school year at their new campus, so look for a November update on their reaction to and experience in the new gym, along with photos from its new weight room.

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Ali Gunesch, Mackenzie Parrott, and Quintana Franklin

Fay Sasser Scholarship Winners Share Aspirations and Inspirations Over the course of more than four decades, Fay Sasser welcomed everyone who arrived at MAC, from her seat at the Front Desk, with quiet professionalism and a warm smile. Her reputation for consistent and personalized service is one of the stories that inspires the current member experience. It also continues to be associated with a generous MAC employee scholarship program that annually awards $5,000 for students to use in an academic year while pursuing degrees ranging from associate to graduate level.

The Fay Sasser MAC Employee Scholarship, an ongoing partnership between the Multnomah Athletic Foundation (MAF) and MAC, is open to part-time and full-time employees and their dependents. This year’s recipients are three thoughtful and ambitious young women: a ski coach who loves the teaching aspects of medicine; a dancer on a path to a doctorate in physical therapy, and an environmental studies major with a goal of helping better the world for future generations. Learn more about their aspirations and the people who inspire them.

Ali Gunesch Club members with young skiers in the family are likely to know Ali Gunesch as one of their coaches. “The MAC Ski program feels like a genuine community. I do my best each day to support the athletes. In turn, I myself feel supported by the families of these young people. I did not know Fay Sasser, but I have learned what a beloved part of the community she was, and it is an honor to win the scholarship bearing her name.”

In addition to her passion for skiing and coaching, Gunesch is committed to helping others through medicine. As a thirdyear medical student at OHSU who is paying for school herself, she explains that “Support like this allows me to remain open to pursing whatever specialty where I can see myself making the most difference,” she notes. “In the next year I will finalize my decision about which specialty to pursue; right now, I am focused on learning as much as I can, to become the best doctor that I can be.”

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Continued from page 23 It’s not difficult to imagine how MAF’s mission of advancing achievement through athletics resonates with Gunesch. “My own experience as a ski racer taught me the value of athletics. I learned how to set goals, how to find grit through challenges, and how to be a supportive member of a team. These lessons have helped me in every facet of my life and have certainly been invaluable in medical school. I try to instill these same skills in the athletes that I coach, as they support each other and strive for their own goals. I firmly believe in MAF’s mission, as every young person should have the opportunity to learn these lessons through sport.

When asked about who inspires her, Gunesch’s response couldn’t have been closer to home: “It may sound cliché, but as I grow older, I become more and more inspired by my mom. She is a ski coach, as well as a teacher, and she brings an unparalleled passion to her work with young people. She has also been a trailblazer as a female ski coach, working extremely hard to carve out her place in a male-dominated profession. The leadership of women like her has paved the way for someone like me to coach in a much more egalitarian (though still underrepresented) environment. I only hope to one day educate my patients with the same level of passion, and mentor up-and-coming women with the same level of ferocity.”

Quintana Franklin For Quintana Franklin, these scholarship funds mean that her dream of becoming a physical therapist can become a reality. She is currently studying kinesiology at Pacific University and has an eye on graduate school and a PhD in physical therapy.

“I plan to specialize in dance as a physical therapist because I want to combine my work and my passion,” she explains. “The path to a doctorate is long, difficult, and expensive. With these funds, I can pursue my passion and, someday, I will be able to help others every day.”

Franklin learned of the scholarship through her mother, MAC Fitness team member Valarie Stegall. “MAF’s belief that athletics can help people reach their full potential resonated with me because dance has been such an influencer in my life and is something I’m incredibly passionate about. To me, dance is a part of me, not

just something I do, and it has helped me to gain things like a good work ethic, determination, and resilience that have greatly helped me in my life, especially with applying to colleges.

“My former dance teacher, Margretta Hansen, inspires me because she teaches in a way that makes everyone feel welcome and comfortable in her classes. She is one of the main reasons why I dance like I do and why I think dance should be about enjoyment, passion, and emotion, not perfection.”

Mackenzie Parrott Seeing the meaningful connections her mom, Kimmie Brunke, has made over the past 20 years as a MAC yoga instructor motivated Kenzie Parrott to become involved in the club community as a Fitness attendant. “It was amazing seeing all the various skills and hard work everyone brought to the table. I learned so much from working at MAC and gained communication and leadership skills, which all inspired me to apply for this scholarship.

“The past few years I have gone back and forth between how I was going to pay for college while still getting the education I deserve. These funds make it possible for me to focus on my studies and make my college experience less stressful. It feels like a weight has been lifted off me and my family’s shoulders.”

(top) Valarie Stegall, Quintana Franklin, and Scott Franklin; Kimmie Brunke and Mackenzie Parrott I plan to study environmental science with a minor in global studies at the University of Oregon. I hope to do lots of field work, conduct research, and study abroad. I chose environmental science because of the climate crisis and how important it is for me to take action now.

My goal is to be able to make a change within the world whether it’s big or small.”

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Continued from page 25 different every day. “I see qualities in my friends and family that motivate me to continue down the path of finding the best version of myself. I would say that I also find inspiration through artists. I love reading books, watching movies, listening to stories that give me new perspectives and outlooks on the world.”

Each of these remarkable individuals has someone in their lives who has inspired them along their journey. The spirit of Fay Sasser is captured in their passion for people and as they make a difference in their everyday encounters. Scholarships and opportunities like these are made possible by supporting the Multnomah Athletic Foundation. To learn more about the collective impact of MAC members through the Annual Fund Drive, visit MultnomahAthleticFoundation.com. WM

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Food & Beverage Director Erik Anderson and Executive Chef Philippe Boulot toast MAC’s dining future.

Tasty Traditions Meet Flavorful Future Boulot takes a victory lap as a new culinary chief gets warmed up

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hirteen years into an impressive career at the club, James Beard Award winner and Master French Chef Philippe Boulot hears the call of retirement, but isn’t yet ready to hang up his hat.

Freshly hired Food & Beverage Director Erik Anderson brings years of experience with nationally known restaurants to the club, and sees 600,000 square feet of possibilities.

As the classic and contemporary, familiar and futuristic, converge, members have a reservation for a meeting of the minds that will be a wonderful thing to taste.

When 1891 reopens this month, it’s set to have unprecedented significance. Between Boulot and Anderson, the dishes MAC has become known for over the past decade-plus will be on display as the club’s team of chefs showcases them in exciting new ways.

Boulot’s signature fusion of French cuisine and Pacific Northwest flavors finds outlets in 1891 and a series of themed dinners staged

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in 26 Founders. Anderson and MAC’s Events team continue their Supper Clubs — experiential culinary happenings such as PDX Love, Italian Night, and the Pride dinner — in the Sunset Bistro, taking member tastes to heart as they plot possibilities for the next wave of edible exploration.

The respect between the two for what the other brings to the table is palpable, and as they plan a sumptuous cycle of timely and traditional offerings, it’s time to pull up a seat.

Everything is Better Boulot “The man has had a very illustrious career, and he wants to retire, but in order to send him off the right way, we want the members to have an amazing experience with him. They’re all his best friends.

He goes hunting and fishing with them. When he first got here, the level of food quality and offerings for the members was substandard.

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The club brought in a French master chef with a James Beard Award, and Chef Boulot’s knowledge and talent are second-tonone. This year, from his perspective, is, ‘I want to go out on a high note!’” —Erik Anderson, Food & Beverage director

Leverton and various Board of Trustees and Food & Beverage Committee members convinced him to remain full-time for the foreseeable future, and to continue to shape MAC culinary culture for years to come.

Anderson isn’t exaggerating. To look back at Chef Boulot’s time at MAC is to see a revolution in quality, capacity, and hospitality happen before members’ very eyes. Over a baker’s dozen of years, Boulot has built a mansion where a simple abode once stood.

“I rehired Sarah Pliner, a chef who worked for me 25 years ago, to take the lead of 1891, as well as another former protégé, Damien LaBeaux, to be sous chef of the Sports Pub,” Boulot says. Since the three first came into contact at the Heathman, LaBeaux has left his mark in kitchens ranging from Ringside Steakhouse to Breakside Brewery. Pliner is a Reed College graduate who earned rave reviews for, and initially had success with, her Portland restaurant Aviary prior to COVID making it untenable to continue its operation.

“We’ve doubled business, we’ve renovated pretty much every restaurant, we created the Sunset Bistro,” Boulot ticks off. “We also increased our performance in terms of customer recognition and our reputation in town. To do that, it’s obviously not done by one person. It’s been done by my team. A big component of that team were my managers. Deanna Bascom, who recently became a financial analyst [at MAC]; April Ramos, who is going to be the manager of Joe’s; and Phil Oswalt, who is basically going to run the main kitchen. I mentored Phil over 20 years of his career, and he’s ready for a bigger role.”

Members likely are familiar with, and amply confident in, Oswalt from his starring roles in Paella Nights, live cooking demos, Supper Clubs, and more, but that doesn’t mean they’re ready to say goodbye to Boulot. As Anderson points out, the club’s executive chef has forged relationships that will last long after he ceases to be at MAC on a daily basis.

Bringing in such acclaimed and experienced chefs allows Boulot to pursue his passions for wild game, foraged mushrooms, fullbodied wines, and memorable interactions with members through a series of specialty dinners in 26 Founders. Find out more at the upcoming Thursday dinners, starting Sept. 23 via a collaboration with Carlton Farms. “We’re going to do celebrations of wine and cheese, lobster, and then finish October by doing a game meat dinner with Cristom Vineyards.

“I’m also going to bring back some of my old favorites to make sure we satisfy the demand of the membership with things like razor clams and prime rib. I’m doing some of my older specials like Dungeness crab and mango salad.”

“I’ve attended and worked at so many member birthday and wedding celebrations, and done fundraising for all kinds of outdoor and environmental issues over the years,” Boulot says, adding that he recently returned from fishing the Fall River in Eastern Oregon with a member, and regularly consults, and hunts, with the member owner of Silvies Valley Ranch. He points out that “serious outdoors people are conservationists at heart.

The tastes of the club are something Boulot takes extremely seriously. “Our members have the means to dine out regularly, and it’s a very sophisticated clientele. At the end of the day, they’re going to guide the style what we offer. We are listening, and we don’t design the food by personal ego. It’s important for the membership to know that they are the one who decide the type of food, price point, and quality.”

“I’ve been fortunate to meet all kind of people fundamental to keeping Oregon what it is. I’m going to explore that to the maximum for the rest of my career.”

Boulot is constantly looking for the best ingredients, and proudly discusses recent meetings with purveyors of fresh vegetables, grown specifically for MAC; dry-aged beef that is sourced from a ranch on the Snake River; Kobe beef; and artisanal cheeses and bread.

Since arriving in Oregon from New York roughly 30 years ago, he has shaped not just the menus of The Heathman and MAC, but the ability of restaurants around the state to access and make use of the local wealth of ingredients.

If MAC isn’t done with chef, it should be reassuring to know that chef isn’t done with MAC, either. While he looks forward to using his retirement to find new ways to work with the food and wine industry, he’ll also maximize those relationships on behalf of the club for a long time to come. Following a year filling in as Food & Beverage director between the exit of Cameron McMurry and the hiring of Anderson, Boulot was ready for a change. Fortunately, knowing his stature within the club, General Manager Charles

“When I came to Oregon, this bounty wasn’t tapped into by the food and beverage industry. Anything grown in Hood River was going to Japan and not onto the Oregon plate. The best salmon and seafood were not coming to the local food industries. A group of Continued on page 33

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Continued from page 31 chefs and I developed menus and ideas that could use that bounty.

There were no Oregon wines in the international market, either.

We brought some of the first Oregon wines to New York, worked to promote them, and all these industries developed together.”

When Chef partakes of his own memories, he says some of the most meaningful ones focus on people as much as food.

“Interestingly, the measure of my career is to see how many talented chefs came back from the school of Chef Philippe Boulot. Having so many return to me, and the success that’s been generated, is very satisfying. I hope everyone understands that I’m just guiding these great teams, and the success is all of ours.”

Artistic Ambitions of Anderson “Erik is very talented, very sharp. As director, he is going to guide people to success and make sure we stay creative. He is an expert in financial management and putting smart systems in place, and he’s used to high volume and multiple operations. Having his point of view on the culinary team is quite educational for all of us.”

—Chef Philippe Boulot

“After the past year we’ve redefined the model of what a restaurant is. It’s not just within the four walls. From a MAC perspective, maybe that’s an event, maybe that’s catering, maybe that’s grab-andgo,” he explains. “The reality is that the virtual experiences that we created during COVID are part of what the future looks like.

The next generation of people are not going out to eat three days a week. They’re doing Uber Eats and they’re doing pick-up. A lot of people like to stay at home. Chef Philippe and I spent an extended amount of time discussing what we can do to better serve members.

What can we do to make it more exciting for MAC? How do we continue to offer this Platinum Club experience?”

Keenly aware of the potential inherent in five distinct dining spaces, Anderson looks forward to using each to the best of his team’s abilities. Describing 26 Founders as “The Chef Philippe and Erik Anderson Experience,” he says it will supply members with experiences they might not be able to get virtually or in a standard restaurant environment. “People can have what they want, which is a one-on-one interaction with a James Beard Award-winning chef,

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In addition to their dedication to fine cuisine, Anderson and Boulot share another trait. Neither needs traditional questions to prompt eloquent, impassioned statements related to their chosen fields.

with the level of service they expect from a private club. However, we want to re-imagine our food and beverages; we have the chance to do it!”

That includes Joe’s, which rolls up its garage door this month.

“It’s where people go to get their smoothies, protein milkshakes, grab-and-go items, chef salads, and pre- and post-workout meals.

April did a great job building that in the last time it was open, of getting with our nutritionist and saying, ‘Hey, here’s what we can offer that’s healthier.’ What we’ve decided for the reopen is to take it to the next level, which is why we paired with vendor Elite Nutrition and will feature brand Quest.”

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CULINARY CALENDAR Themed Gourmet Dinners in 26 Founders

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MAC celebrates the reopening of 1891 and Chef Philippe Boulot with themed gourmet dinners in 26 Founders. Each member-only event begins at 6 p.m. with a 30-minute cocktail and appetizer reception followed by the sit-down meal at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $95, inclusive of service charge. Each of these Thursdays, 1891 also features specials drawn from these dinner menus.

These ticketed events have a 50-person capacity. Make a reservation via themac.com using the quick registration codes provided below.

Free Child Care While Dining at 1891 Carlton Farms & Solena Estates

Wild Mushrooms & Champagne

Maine Lobster

Thursday, Sept. 23

Thursday, Oct. 7

Thursday, Oct. 14

Laurent Monteulieu, the owner of Solena Estates presents along with Carlton Farms owner Rita Duyn.

This four-course menu features dry-aged beef and pork paired with Solena wines. WINE923

Hear presentations from a local purveyor of wild mushrooms as well as author Katherine Cole, who will be signing her book, Sparkling Wine Anytime in the Mporium earlier in the day.

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This is the headline event of Lobster Week festivities taking place Oct. 13-16 in 1891. The four-course meal features Maine lobster and Northwest ingredients paired with wine from MAC’s cellar. LOBSTER21

Thursdays and Saturdays 5:30-8 p.m.

Child Care reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance by calling 503-517-7215 or emailing childcare@themac.com.

Families must notify Child Care in the event of a cancellation no later than 2 p.m. for Saturday reservations.

Restaurant Hours (Starting Sept. 7) 1891: Wed.-Sat. 4-9 p.m.

Sports Pub: Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sat & Sun. for Thorns and Timbers games

Wine & Cheese

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Sunset Bistro: Daily 11 a.m.-3 p.m and 4-9 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 21

Thursday, Oct. 28

Joe’s: Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m-7 p.m.

Tonight’s appetizer is a cheese board, and each of the four courses on the menu is paired with a different cheese as well as wine from Goodfellow Family Cellars. Marcus Goodfellow is attending. WINE1021

Featuring Nicky Farm meats, including Hawaiian venison, Texas wild boar, quail, and a chef’s choice.

The four-course meal is paired with vintages from Cristom Vineyards. Owner Tom Gerrie is on hand to speak about the wines.

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The Sports Pub is no longer accepting reservations; tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 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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Continued from page 33 top-sellers. At the same time, Anderson says that plans to scrap Muscle Milk might make some unhappy, but his hope is that they’ll see the advantage in moving to sugar-free, ready-to-drink nutrition. “The goal is to offer athletes and active people the right kind of food so that they can live a long and healthy life.”

Anderson spends ample time considering what it means to be one of the largest athletic clubs in the United States, if not the world, and what his Food & Beverage program looks like accordingly. “For me, it’s twofold. It’s local and sustainable, but it’s also about the health and well-being of our members.”

Now, he’s working closely not just with Food & Beverage staff, but also with the club’s Events and Facilities teams, to use every location in such a way that the totality rolls up into a comprehensive experience that serves a diversity of palates and interests.

“Look what Facilities got done with the entryway. That’s night and day. Look what Events has been doing in the Sunset Bistro. If you enjoyed the menus at Pride celebration or the PDX Love event, why wouldn’t we feature similar items on our regular menus? If COVID taught us anything, it’s that we have to adapt. The magic is, is whatever doesn’t work, we just change.”

He’s also quick to add that, while he looks forward to trying new things, every effort is guided by the wants of the club community.

“As long as I keep the MAC staples, I can introduce fresh offerings elsewhere, and we have the support of the Food & Beverage Committee and I think everyone wants to see some change. The pandemic gave us a chance to restart. It’s a fast-moving stream, but I swim fast, as long as I don’t step on too many toes,” he concludes, smiling knowingly.

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When he first toured the club during his interview for the director position, he remembers being blown away both by the amount of space and the caliber of locations. From MAC’s positioning on the edge of Providence Park to the diversity of environments inside and outside the club, his imagination began to run wild.

An avid soccer fan, he thought of the world-class dining experiences adjacent to the fields of Real Madrid or the Wolverhampton Wanderers, and his mouth started watering. “What can we do to elevate MAC? What spaces could we construct in this building that haven’t been created?” he asked himself.

Like Boulot’s team of chefs, Anderson worked in a range of settings, taking on new challenges as often as possible. He even traveled around the country in a green-and-white Volkswagen bus for a while before settling in Boulder, Colorado, before moving to Portland. He’s run fleets for well-established brands such as Stanford’s and Cheesecake Factory, and helped Portland City Grill to reinvent itself at a time when it needed a breath of fresh, highaltitude air.

Anderson also recognizes that MAC is in a class by itself, and is energized by the idea of settling in and helping to shape a legacy for himself and the club’s restaurants. He has set his mind on maintaining MAC’s best traditions, building new ones, and carrying Boulot’s commitment to excellence forward. A double major in studio art and education, he anticipates teaching his team what he knows, learning what wows members, and finding aesthetically pleasing ways to keep everyone anticipating new experiences.

“This is how I want to spend the next 10, 15 years of my life, seeing what we can do to change and create a new dining environment within MAC. I don’t like to be comfortable. I feel like if we slow down, we’re not evolving, we’re not moving forward. What does the future hold for MAC? I see a lot of opportunities.” WM

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Act a Part, Paint a Picture, or Sing a Song

Of Creativity & Commitment Club artists make time to pursue inspiration

By Jake Ten Pas

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For those who manage to live their dreams, however, admission to the world of art can be worth the hefty ticket price. Ask actress, model, and voiceover talent Laura Duyn or painter Ronna Fujisawa, and they’ll likely say the same. Each has sacrificed in service to her craft, and both seem satisfied with the choices they’ve made.

In the case of Maggie Condon, being creative isn’t her end goal, but rather a means to making life more harmonious. Through the outlet of singing and socializing with the MelloMacs, she’s found another niche for herself within the club community, and singing is the side hustle.

Now in its third year, The Winged M’s annual spotlight on members who follow their muses serves as a reminder that art and performance can take many forms, and most are worth celebrating.

From the art studio to the home recording studio, from stage to screen to easel, inspiration finds a way to take flight for those willing to work at it.

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hat old stereotype of the L.A. waiter, who’s really an actor biding their time for that big break, wasn’t conjured out of thin air. As anyone who’s ever had to support themselves through a side hustle while chasing their ideal career will attest, it doesn’t happen overnight, nor is the road to the promised land paved with purely satisfying work.

Portland might not be the center of the cinematic universe, but it has its advantages. For actress and voiceover pro Duyn, it’s offered a quality of life she never found in Los Angeles, and provided enough opportunities for self-expression that she has very few regrets about her decision to move back after attending the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

“I went to school in Pasadena, and there were days when the smog was so bad you couldn’t even see the hills that were just a couple of miles away,” she explains. “Here, you have this beautiful, clean air and water.

Yes, it rains, and it’s cloudy a lot of the time, but the summers are usually magnificent, and you are within driving distance of skiing and the ocean. To be able to have a full-time job and balance that with an acting career is something that I don’t know any New Yorker or actor from Los Angeles can claim. It’s kind of all-or-nothing there, where you can’t really have a little bit of both.”

Duyn’s day job, working in customer service for kids clothing brand Hanna Andersson, is well-suited to her skillset. While it isn’t a super lucrative career as a Hollywood star, it pays the bills and she’s very grateful for it. She learned of the opportunity from a fellow actor, who explained that the company gave her the scheduling flexibility to go to auditions and bookings.

“I was like, ‘What is this golden place for actors?’ Because I don’t want to wait tables and I don’t want to be a bartender,” Duyn says. “I have been there ever since, and there is phenomenal support, especially from my manager. She used to be a comedy booker in Los Angeles, and she’s forgiving with what I do. I’m very lucky to be an actor who has a 401(k) and health insurance!”

With such a solid financial foundation, Duyn is able to continue to take acting opportunities, including supporting roles in horror film Devils Lake, now in post-production, forthcoming independent drama Sister Brother, and commercials and modeling jobs for brands including Amazon, Toyota, AT&T, and Nike. She also wore two hats in the short film Engage, executive producing and acting in the project.

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Even when she doesn’t get a role, Duyn has an uncommonly positive attitude about the experience. “The joy of just auditioning is fun, where you get to inject a piece of yourself into a narrative. It’s all about telling the story for me. That’s the creative fun that you find in it.” Recently she’s submitted pieces for an HBO documentary about retail workers and an open call to Asian American actors by the Casting Society of America.

There are always the parts that got away, and Duyn can list a TV movie starring Ricky Schroeder near the beginning of her career, and more recent missed opportunities on the TV show Shrill, Nicolas Cage movie Pig, and more among them. Still, she keeps moving forward, satisfied with the life she’s built. “You can’t take it personally! What you can do in the moment, in the audition, is the power that you have. If you felt you did a great job, then walk away with that.

“I’ve always been a patient person, and the process is so subjective. If you stress over what you can’t control, you’re going to have a nervous breakdown. For what?

Because you’re not the right jean size? If that’s your mentality, this probably isn’t the best profession for you.”

Duyn also manages her stress with visits to MAC. A 20-year member, her club usage has ebbed and flowed, ranging from hitting the gym five times a week to stopping by occasionally for some much-needed relaxation. “Sometimes I just need to sit in the sauna and hot tub and just chill out.

Afterward, I might go sit upstairs by the fireplace, put in my headphones and watch a movie next to the fireplace or read. I love that fireplace. Just a tiny bit of luxury in a working actor’s life is so important.”

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Anybody can make lemonade out of lemons, but it takes a special kind of person to know what to do with rust. Watercolor and mixed-media artist Ronna Fujisawa uses it to make paint, and then creates landscapes and abstracts that reflect the natural world – literally in the former case, and tonally in the latter.

“There’s definitely a common thread in my work, no matter how different each piece looks,” she says. “It’s a palette based on nature because I’m an outdoorsy person.

I’m also a very intuitive painter, and I love the spontaneity of what happens when you can’t plan a piece. That occurs really nicely in watercolor because it’s hard to control the paint. I love the looseness of it.”

Fujisawa also makes ink, pastels, and paint from the Japanese indigo she grows on a two-acre property off northwest Skyline Boulevard, and says that her experience during COVID further piqued her interest in natural dyes and gradual processes.

“Early on in the pandemic, I quarantined with my daughter, and we just stayed home. I found life slowed down, and time kind of stood still. I took time for myself to really cherish that period at home with her.

I worked a lot, but slower, and did more fiber art.”

Previously, Fujisawa had been teaching the art of painting birds to kids at Ainsworth and Skyline Elementary Schools for more than six years, and after the initial shutdown, she started teaching Zoom community watercolor classes to adults. Now she offers painting classes for all ages via Zoom on Tuesday nights, and in-person classes at the Catlin Gabel Adult Community Program on Wednesday afternoons.

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The name of her current offering is From Landscape to Abstraction, which also implies a bit of the artist’s equivalent of “farm-to-table” aesthetic that informs her own creations. “I’ve been doing all these really cool things with natural materials, and slowing down the process turns into a form of keeping pace and time. It’s like you’re in jail, and you’re scratching hash marks on the wall.”

artist. It’s been a bit of a struggle with the pandemic, but I’m making things work.

Now free to travel again, she just returned from a four-day painting trip to Lopez Island in the San Juans, where she studied with one of her mentors and created “transparent, layered work.” “I appreciate nature so much, and I hope that my art can maybe make someone else see the natural world in a different way. There’s definitely a connection between me and the environment.”

Whether she’s teaching art to support the making of it, or creating to enhance her teaching, the love she has for capturing the natural world through plein-air practices comes through both in her enthusiasm and well-developed style. “I like to go to places like Mount Hood, Suttle Lake, and Forest Park and do these little painting memories.

I call them a ‘visual memoir’ of all of these amazing locations.

Other recurring themes in Fujisawa’s oeuvre include feminism, motherhood, and the challenging of generalizations related to those concepts. She earned her Masters of Fine Art in applied craft and design from the Pacific Northwest College of Art and Oregon College of Art and Craft in 2019, and her thesis explored the concept of “women’s work.”

“Knitting, sewing, or embroidery, those are clarified as ‘women’s work’ in history.

Yet I’ve taken it to a different level, where I’m using that craft as a way to empower me, not as something to create warmth for my husband. I’ve twisted it around, changed the materials, and manipulated it to a point where it’s empowering, but it’s also a protective layer that I need in my life.”

The next step on Fujisawa’s journey is getting her art in front of more people.

“Painting is my passion, and I’m just trying to figure out a way to make a living as an

“I haven’t shown my work very much, and I’m trying to fix that. It’s time for me to put myself out there in public, and I haven’t really been good at it. I’m a little shy, I guess! But when I’m teaching, this new sense of humor comes out in me. I’m losing my stage fright, which is a good thing, and coming out of my shell.”

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Continued from page 40 or just having conversations about being a visual artist. I love pickleball, too, but am ready to deepen my relationship with the club community.”

Maggie Condon

As a 30-plus-year member, connections within MAC are something Maggie Condon knows all about. She’s ferried her youngest son to swim practices, been a member of multiple committees, organized the Grease Sing-Along, and is a proud member of the Brown Bottle Society, just to name a few points of reference.

“I’m number 40 on that plaque!” she says, laughing uproariously as she often does, while talking about the list that hangs in 1891 of members who’ve sampled 75 different bourbons, scotches, and other whiskeys.

On a more serious note, it’s Condon’s involvement with the MelloMacs that caused a fellow member to recommend her for inclusion in this story. “Maggie is so full of life and has a head on her shoulders.

She loves the club and is there so often. She

brings her family and friends to as many activities as she can, even though a lot of her guests live out of town,” said Nancy Leone.

Condon responds to such praise with surprise that anyone would want to interview her. “I hadn’t sung at all since probably church choir as a young teen, and so my vocal cords weren’t used to that when I first joined the MelloMacs,” she says. “As I went on, the rehearsals built up my vocal cords, and I started to be a stronger singer. I’m not great by any stretch of the imagination, but you don’t have to be to join this choir.”

She recalls first seeing the MelloMacs perform early on in her membership and not seeing how she could possibly join them. About a decade ago, she got a burst of confidence, and has been enjoying bonding with her fellow natural performers ever since.

On Monday, Sept. 13, the group holds its annual Open Rehearsal, where other members who might be on the fence about whether they have what it takes can give it a go. “You don’t have to try out. Everybody Continued on page 44

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Continued from page 42 is invited to come, sit around, and sing a couple of songs. They can meet the director, get to know other members, and see if it’s a fit for them,” she says.

Condon describes director Gus Pappelis as inspiring. “He’s really easygoing and knows his music. His tutelage is done in such a nice way, which makes sense because he works full-time as a teacher at a private school in McMinnville. He’s used to bringing out the best in people.”

That includes a version of Louis Armstrong’s What a Wonderful World, one

of Condon’s favorite pieces the group performs. She derives similar bliss from the group’s performances at club singalong events, which she helped to create and organize. The MelloMacs also perform at retirement homes during normal times, but even when they’re just singing for their own enjoyment, the friendships and happiness inherent in joining voices with her fellow members is enough to keep her coming back.

“I love it! It’s so unpredictable what you can plan inside right now, but we met in

1891 recently to see what could be done, and just talking to everyone in person was a lot of fun. Everything might be up in the air, but I can always count on my fellow MelloMacs for a big sense of bonding.”

For more information on Laura Duyn and Ronna Fujisawa, see lauraduyn.com and saltywaterart.com. To find out more about the MelloMacs, start at themac.com/ group/pages/committees and email the committee chair, Amy Johnson, at ajohnson.chair@themac.com to find out more. WM

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Introducing Dancehall Days

MAC Takes Over Zoo for Private Concert Dancehall Days Performs for Current and Prospective Committee Members 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12

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AC takes over the Oregon Zoo with a private summer concert for committee members to thank them for their service to the club.

Serving on a committee allows members to give back while shaping the future of the club. Join current committee members and get a sense for this instrumental community within the MAC community.

Live music comes back to the lawn at the Oregon Zoo for a private outdoor gathering just for MAC. This event is in lieu of the traditional annual all-committee dinner. The concert features Dancehall Days and is set to get members of all ages tapping their toes!

There is no cost to attend for current and prospective committee members. Additional MAC family members also are welcome to join. The cost for additional adults is $25, and admission for children ages 11 and younger is $20. Zoo members get in for $15.

Children ages 2 and younger are admitted for free. A variety of food is available for purchase from beverage carts throughout the evening.

Tickets include all-day access to the zoo prior to the show, but only MAC attendees will be allowed to remain after closing time.

The concert begins at 6:30 p.m.

The Board of Trustees invites all adult members interested in getting involved in the 2022-2023 committee year to also attend.

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Register at themac.com using the code ZOO100. For more information, contact Member Events at memberevents@themac.com or 503-517-6600.

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Select September and October events and classes are listed here. Check the MAC@Home webpage for a complete list of in-person and virtual offerings

Saturday, Sept. 4 Thorns vs. Washington Spirit

Friday, Sept. 17 Family Friday: Back to MAC

Wednesday, Sept. 22 Story and Scavenger Hunt

7:30 p.m.

6-8:30 p.m.

4-6 p.m. materials pickup

Tickets for home games go on sale at noon about one month prior to the game date.

It’s the first Family Friday of the year.

Enjoy a Street Fair theme in the Main Gym with bounce houses, games, entertainment, and food concessions for purchase.

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. FAM100

The Family Events and DEI Committees are collaborating on this interactive reading event. Read the book Where’s Rodney at home and then participate in a choose-your-own-adventure-style scavenger hunt in a park of one’s choice.

Members are encouraged to share photos of their adventures for a chance to win an outdoor activity prize. Tickets are $10 and include one copy of the book, a scavenger hunt checklist, and entry into a raffle.

Participants have until Wednesday, Oct. 6 to complete the scavenger hunt. STORY001

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Monday, Sept. 13 MelloMacs Open Rehearsal 6:30 p.m.

The MelloMac’s singing season begins with an open rehearsal in the Ainsworth/ Lownsdale room. This year’s program features arrangements of pop hits from the 1960s and ’70s. Songbooks are provided, along with complimentary refreshments.

No audition or registration are required.

For more information, contact ajohnson. chair@themac.com.

Sunday, Sept. 19 Timbers vs. Los Angeles FC 3 p.m.

Visit themac.com/group/pages/timbersthorns for tickets. All matches are subject to change by MLS. PTFC013

9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 15 Timbers vs. Colorado Rapids 7 p.m.

Visit themac.com/group/pages/timbersthorns for tickets. All matches are subject to change by MLS. PTFC012

Thursday, Sept. 16Saturday, Sept. 18 MPorium Pop-Up Shop Noon-6 p.m.

26 Founders is the spot for a pop-up event featuring a selection of cocktails, wine, and light bites to enjoy shopping. There is no cost to attend and registration is not required.

Thursday, Sept. 16 Virtual Presentation: Wildlife Management Plans

Thursday, Sept. 23 Recharge and Restore (rescheduled from July)

Sunday, Sept. 19 Golf Championships 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Join the Golf Committee for this annual event, held this year at Ghost Creek at Pumpkin Ridge. See page 68 for more information. GOC0919

Monday, Sept. 20 History Book Group 6:30 p.m.

The book chosen for this month is Captive Paradise: A History of Hawaii by James L. Haley. Contact Chet Orloff for more information: chetorloff@gmail.com or 503-805-5461.

MAC Wellness partners with Restore Hyper Wellness and Golden Hour for an all-day event focused on different restorative modalities. Learn more about and try the following at a discounted price: cryotherapy, IV drip therapy, wellness shots, lip and eye perks, hydrafaical hand treatment, acupuncture, massage, and compression therapy. WELL001

Friday, Sept. 24 Family Friday: Dive-In Movie 6-8:30 p.m.

Head to the Main Gym for bounce houses and themed activities or watch a movie at the Sun Deck Pool. There is no cost for activities in the gym, but registration is required. FAM101 A reservation is also required for the movie and the cost is $10 per person. DIVEIN200 Food concessions available for purchase.

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EVENTS

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Tuesday, Sept. 28 Evening Literary Group

Sunday, Oct. 3 Timbers vs. Inter Miami CF

This month’s book is The Woman Upstairs

by Claire Messud. Contact Martha Dixon at jollyology@aol.com.

Visit themac.com/group/pages/timbersthorns for tickets. All matches are subject to change by MLS. PTFC015

Thursday, Sept. 30 Thirsty Thursday Member Brewfest

Monday, Oct. 4 Bigger Picture Book Group

7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 25 Timbers vs. Real Salt Lake

The Social Activities and 20s/30s Committees co-host this event in the Turnaround with MAC member-owned breweries Old Town, Migration, Binary, and Breakside. Tickets are $10 per person and include two 4 oz tasters and individually packaged light snacks. Attendees may purchase additional tokens for beer. TTRLT002

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Sunday, Sept. 26 MAC Football Tailgate 12:30-5:30 p.m.

The Social Activities Committee hosts a tailgate event in the Turnaround. Watch the Seahawks battle the Vikings, play games, and enjoy concession-style food and a no-host bar. Tickets are $25 per person and include all food and entertainment.

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Saturday, Oct. 2 Thorns vs. OL Reign 7 p.m.

Tickets for home games go on sale at noon about one month prior to the game date.

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Wednesday, Oct. 6 Mindful Movement and Cider Tasting in Hood River 1-7 p.m.

Indulge your five senses and practice mindfulness on this hike and cider tasting in Hood River. Includes Cider Tour by certified cider professional, five 4 oz tastings and small bite plates that pair with each, plus a shuttle to and from the club. The cost is $40 per person. WE200

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Private Events and Catering Update MAC has not yet resumed private events and catering since pausing in March 2020.

Club leadership is working on developing a strategy to prioritize member-driven events and is evaluating the member value of hosting business/nonprofit meetings and events. The goal is to resume private member-sponsored programming in 2022 in alignment with the strategy that’s developed.

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Currently, MAC is focused on a phased approach to catered events in 2021. Phase one: In August and September, committeehosted meetings and committee-sponsored events return as guidelines allow. Phase two: From October through December, private milestone events (birthdays, celebrations of life, bar/bat mitzvahs, family gatherings, etc.) return, per an outpouring of member requests. Details regarding menus, pricing, and event guidelines will be available in September from the Events & Catering team.

Direct inquiries and questions. as well as suggestions regarding future events, to memberevents@themac.com or call 503-517-6600.

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The group will meet at 7 p.m. the first Monday of the month, beginning Oct. 4, initially on Zoom. Please contact Virginia Terhaar, tvirginia@gmail.com, for details and to help choose the first book.

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Wednesday, Oct. 6 Thorns vs. Houston Dash 7 p.m.

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Monday, Oct. 18 History Book Group 6:30 p.m.

The book chosen for this month is Alexander the Great: His Life and Mysterious Death by Anthony Everitt. Contact Chet Orloff for more information: chetorloff@ gmail.com or 503-805-5461.

Wednesday, Oct. 20 Timbers vs. Vancouver Whitecaps 7 p.m.

Visit themac.com/group/pages/timbersthorns for tickets. All matches are subject to change by MLS. PTFC016

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Saturday, Oct. 23 Family Date Night

Saturday, Oct. 30 Thorns vs. North Carolina Courage

The Family Events Committee welcomes MAC parents and kids to enjoy a special Starry Night-themed night in the MAC’s Grand Ballroom. Admission includes dinner, dancing, kid favors, photo ops, and entertainment. Time, price, and registration information are coming soon. Sign up for the Junior and Family newsletter (on the My Interests page at themac.com) to be notified when all details are finalized.

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Tuesday, Oct. 26 Evening Literary Group

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This month’s book is The Wolves of Eden by Kevin McCarthy. Contact Martha Dixon at jollyology@aol.com.

Wednesday, Oct. 27 Timbers vs. San Jose Earthquakes 7 p.m.

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Tuesday & Wednesday, Dec. 7 and 8 2021 Holiday Fashion Show Due to the ever-changing events landscape, and to ensure the most successful Holiday Fashion Show possible, the event registration is being rescheduled to 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 1.

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with pain management and stress and anxiety relief. Therapies including acupuncture, cupping (suction therapy), and moxibustion (heat therapy along energy points) are used along with seasonal Chinese herbs and foods, and movement exercises (qigong, tai chi), to keep one’s energy flow (Qi) in balance and help maintain physical and emotional well-being.”

hile attending the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, I was taught that health was not a goal. Health and wellbeing are vehicles to help achieve your goals whether it be travel, running around with your kids, hiking to beautiful views, or anything else. Often it’s not until getting sick that we realize perhaps we’ve taken our able bodies and brains for granted. The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded me that personal and community health takes precedence over business, the economy, sports, and commerce.

Janet Jay, owner of Golden Hour, a wellness spa in Portland, explains that this way of thinking is similar to the philosophy behind traditional Chinese medicine: “When I was a child, my grand uncle from China, a man with great wisdom and character, introduced us to traditional Chinese medicine. He would treat me and my family members regularly to keep us in everyday good health and wellbeing. Everything from seasonal tune-ups, addressing moodiness, and minor aches and pains — all parts of everyday urban life — were best addressed when kept in balance.

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Janet Jay with her older sister and grand uncle.

“Why has traditional Chinese medicine been recommended to Western people only when they have health issues? This question is even more relevant today as these challenging times with a global pandemic are demanding choices in the ways we think of prevention, self-care, and beauty.

“Traditional Chinese medicine has helped people for thousands of years in China as a “lifestyle” medicine, helping

Janet Jay’s signature chair treatment (acupuncture mixed with aromatherapy, and a neck and shoulder massage) is one of the many wellness and recovery options featured at a special Recharge and Restore event on Thursday, Sept. 23 at MAC. Come ask questions about acupuncture, cryotherapy, IV drip therapy, compression therapy, and more. Register at themac.com using the code WELL001. The costs vary based on the service provided.

After a year of uncertainty and angst, both physical and emotional, feeling relaxed with a refreshing sense of calm is the new necessity.

—Katarina Simko, MAC Wellness Supervisor

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For high-intenisty cardio lovers, MAC offers a range of styles such as HIIT, Bootcamp, Ultimate Conditioning, Spin, and Shift. There are also many styles of yoga including Yoga Flow, Gentle Yoga and Stretch, Hatha Yoga, and Yin Yoga.

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Many weekly classes are recorded and available via the MAC@Home web page.

There are now more than 100 recorded class videos that you can take at your own convenience. Look for newly recorded classes weekly under This Week’s Classes showcase.

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Some new class formats include Senior Strength, Athletic Step and Sculpt, Cardio Barre, Yoga Strength, MAC Strong, and Cardio Dance. And of course we still offer MAC staples such as MClubbin’, The Ellové Technique, BarreFit, and Pilates.

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A Zumba Enthusiast A monthly feature on Fitness and Wellness instructors and programs From personal trainers and Group Ex instructors to massage and physical therapists, MAC’s Fitness and Wellness staff works to keep members healthy, no matter the global health circumstances. While longstanding relationships have been built over the years, there have been personnel changes and new offerings added over the past few months. Learn more about the diversity of programs offered, connect with new faces, and reconnect with familiar ones.

A former gymnast, Jessica Bird has been dancing for the last 22 years. She fell in love with Zumba 10 years ago and in January 2019 took the plunge and got her teaching license. Shortly after, she also obtained her American Council on Exercise (ACE) group fitness instructor certification. Bird loves sharing her passion for Zumba with others, especially those who are new to the dance fitness class.

While she is eager to show everyone rhythms from all over the world, her current favorite is Spanish Flamenco, and she also always has an ’80s music track at the ready.

When she isn’t dancing, her other interests are cooking, riding her bicycle, hiking with her husband, or spoiling Olive, her Olde English bulldog. Join Jessica for Zumba, 6 p.m. Tuesdays!

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Racquetball Coach Comes Full Circle Charlie Pratt brings expertise back to club kids

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harlie Pratt was 8 years old when he first met MAC’s Head Racquetball Pro Hank Marcus. His accomplishments over the ensuing 27 years put him in a league of his own, and he still credits that first encounter with opening up a world of possibilities.

The year was 1994, and MAC was hosting its Rose Festival Tournament in the club’s old racquetball courts, which used to be located where the Gymnastics Arena now keeps the script firmly flipped. Marcus ran the event, and was the commissioner of International Racquetball Tour (IRT) at the time.

“That was the first professional tour I went to,” Pratt recalls. “It was the first time I met Hank, and I knew he was the guy, the one in charge. It was an incredible event that motivated me to keep playing racquetball. I got to see the professionals up close and personal, get their autographs, and talk to them. That was huge for me at that age!”

Now, Pratt is back as MAC’s assistant racquetball pro, bringing his knowledge and experience — as a member and coach of the U.S. Junior Team, a player and official referee on the IRT, and a medalwinning component of the adult U.S. Team — to bear on the youth racquetball community at MAC. As a former athletic member and member coach, he’s seen the club community from multiple vantage points, and is ready to join in the tradition built by Marcus and MAC’s passionate Racquetball Committee.

“The committee does a phenomenal job of consistently having year-round events, leagues, club championships that keep people coming back on a weekly basis,” Pratt says. Committee Chair Georgette Blomquist asserts that hiring Pratt will ensure that the program remains engaging for years to come.

“Charlie’s experience as a top touring pro, in addition to his coaching experience, makes him a tremendous resource to the MAC Racquetball program and community,” she says. “He has taught and competed at every level and brings that knowledge to the club and our players young and old. Charlie’s involvement with our junior program insures the sport’s growth and future.”

“Racquetball is doing great at MAC, and right now everyone seems really happy to get back to it,” Pratt says following a year in which often avid players couldn’t take to the courts for either competition or camaraderie. “I think people really missed it, and it’s just picked up right where it left off.”

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That means looking ahead to the SPC John A. Pelham Tournament of Champions, which brings championship competition to the club once again Dec. 2-5. “I’m really proud of that event for a lot of reasons,” Pratt says. “Obviously, it’s a memorial for John, and I’ve become good friends with his dad, Wendall. It’s a tough time for him, but he knows we’re all there for the same reason, to celebrate his son’s love of the sport.

“I’m also proud of it because I feel the Portland racquetball community is the best in the nation, and I truly believe that event is the best pro tournament all year. Am I biased? Yes, but I’m also not wrong,” he adds, chuckling. “The attendance is better than any other tournament, and the vibe is unparalleled. The facility is fantastic with that show court with the side-wall glass, and the bleachers are filled. And when the pros are playing, it’s absolutely

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For his part in the tournament, Pratt is entirely focused on playing, leaving planning to the committee and John’s father.

He says that the competition comes first, and while he’ll attend some planning meetings, support communication with the IRT, and offer tips or advice when asked, it’s ultimately all about representing MAC. “My main goal is to win the event. It’s more valuable, I think, to the tournament and to the MAC Racquetball program to see me do well, than to take a more active role in planning it, which takes away from my focus on the court.”

If extending the club’s reputation for athletic excellence, not to mention his own, is paramount for Pratt the competitor, Pratt the coach has different priorities.

He remembers what it was like starting out in the sport, and he balances sharing the pure joy of the game with building sound fundamentals that can lend themselves to long-term participation.

popular sports. But racquetball, and even tennis or squash, you can play until you’re 80 years old. It’s one of those pursuits that definitely can keep you young because it keeps you playing. There aren’t really any limitations as far as age. You lose speed and agility and things as time goes on, but there are age divisions to compensate for that, and it’s a very skill-oriented game.”

“I still compete at the highest level now.

I’m on the adult Team USA currently, so my career is not over. I’m still learning things about myself and my game that I can

share with my students and younger club competitors. I’m evolving as a player, and that means I’m also evolving as a coach.”

“The entire MAC Racquetball community is thrilled to have a player and person of Charlie’s quality leading our junior program and young athletes,” Marcus sums up nicely, adding that he has his own memory of Pratt. “Not only is he a tremendous coach, but his 2017 win at the Pelham Tournament of Champions was one of the most exciting moments in MAC Racquetball history!”

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packed. I go all over the world almost to play in tournaments, and I don’t experience anything like that. Honestly, I think if you ask the other pros, they would say the same thing.”

“Working with juniors takes me back to my younger years and the journey that I’ve been on,” he explains. “I don’t ever put any pressure on them to take the game seriously. I just want them to have fun. Then, if they decide they want to continue playing, I know that their potential is there.”

Pratt admits that the possibility of playing a part in creating a champion has its allure. “I think one of the more fulfilling things I could do is find a kid who’s passionate about the game, take them under my wing, and turn them into a phenomenal player.” He’s excited by the idea of passing along the experiences that he’s had traveling around the world, competing, winning national and world titles, and being on Team USA. “Right now, though, I’m just hoping they really get in there and enjoy themselves on the court. It was a very fun release for me, and I hope it is for them, too.”

Pratt reiterates something that Marcus and other proponents of racquetball have long maintained. “It’s a lifelong sport. You can only play football for a certain amount of time, and the same thing goes for other

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Center Court Spotlight on Maureen Harwood A tale of dreams achieved In her wildest imagination, MAC Tennis Pro Maureen Harwood never thought she would be living out her dream to coach and play the game she loves for a living. The youngest of seven children, she grew up in the apartheid-era South Africa, living in the segregated parts of Cape Town and Johannesburg. Growing up in the “colored” parts of these cities where few opportunities were offered to Blacks and other marginalized people, Harwood had few choices for her life. The idea of living free from discrimination was only a distant dream.

Her brother-in-law first put a tennis racquet in her hand when she was 10 years old. “I fell in love with that little ball,” she recalls. “Tennis was the constant that kept me focused and was a brief escape from the surroundings where I was growing up.

I had this dream as a young girl of playing tennis all the time.” Harwood started playing tennis with a rope for a net stretched between two poles in an abandon lot.

Besides playing on the makeshift court, Harwood remembers that in her early days “any flat wall became my friend.”

The start of her life-long dream was beginning to take shape, but not without tremendous sacrifice and hardship.

“I needed to take three taxis to get to the courts where I played at a local tennis club every weekend. She was delighted that there were actual nets and a little club house she and her teammates could gather between matches to cool off and socialize.

Tennis became the vehicle by which she could see building a life free of oppression outside the segregated parts of Johannesburg.

Harwood was chosen to represent her province as one of only three non-whites playing in the South African Tennis Union.

In 1989, South Africa was banned from competing in the Olympics because of their position on racial segregation. So at age16, instead of representing her country in the Olympics, she played in the South African Federated Games, competing against teams from other African countries, and bringing home the gold medal for her province.

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Following high school, she attended two years of college, earned a certificate in early childhood development and then became certified in South Africa as a tennis instructor. Helping to promote the sport she loves with an eagerness to “give back,” Harwood taught lessons to the children in the segregated areas where she was raised.

After getting married and coming to the United States, she continued playing tennis at the highest amateur levels, competing in 10 national championships in singles and doubles. A self-described “unconventional player,” Harwood capitalized on hitting acute angles and developed a wicked slice shot, earning her the esteemed title, “The Slice Queen” from her coaches and teammates. “I am proud to have diversity in my life and in my game. Lobs, drop shots, piercing angles, and of course my slice are part of my routine on the court.”

Almost 15 years ago, Harwood started coaching at several tennis clubs in the local area including Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, and the Lake Oswego and Portland Tennis centers. She has also led the OES Boys Tennis team to seven consecutive state titles. But the highlight of her coaching career, she admits, was being hired to work with MAC Head Tennis Coach Paul Reber and his esteemed staff. “Coming to MAC, being able to teach here, was like striking gold; a dream come true, for sure. I am so lucky to have a boss who treats me fairly and considers me an equal. I love coming to work every day.

“It all seems like a dream come true for me to have come so far from the poor, ravished areas where I grew up in Johannesburg to living in Portland and working at the MAC. Living with apartheid taught me a lot about living in the midst of hardship, but never giving up hope, never giving up striving for your dreams.

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With a knack for relating to players of all ages and skill abilities, Harwood enjoys building confidence on the court, especially with [intermediate and recreational] women players. “Where I grew up, women did not play tennis very often, so I enjoy working with females of all ages to keep them motivated, positive, and believing in themselves. I like to focus on enjoying the game to play points, not just win them.”

“In my spare time, I work in SE Portland with young players who do not have the advantages of other children. I have found that often talent gets lost simply because of lack of resources. I want to help with that.” Harwood wonders about organizing a “tennis drive” at the MAC someday, where members can donate their slightly used racquets, shoes, and clothes to those people in our city who want to play tennis but don’t have the means.

Whether in a lesson or match, there’s no doubt that Harwood will make her signature slice move. She’ll then turn with a smile and a twinkle in her eye, and say, “I can teach you that shot.” Her dreams without boundaries, her infectious positive attitude, her zeal to give back to a game which has made her childhood dream come true is precisely why The Slice Queen is so adored as MAC “tennis royalty” in the MAC Tennis community.

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Pilates Options and Offerings “Is the studio open?” is often the first question I hear from members.

The Pilates studio is open, and things are looking a bit more normal!

Instructors are working with privates, duets, and small-group reformer classes again. The previous rule of only four people (masked) in the space at a time has expanded to having more (still masked) people in the studio.

One lesson of this strange year is that the studio functions better when it is not as crowded as it had been in the past.

New Class Options

Looking to add something new to the fall fitness routine? Check out these adult offerings and make some new MAC friends along the way.

• Super Seniors Open Play: 2:30-3:45 p.m.

Thursdays, Courts 3-4 • Mixed Doubles Open Play: 6:15-8:45 p.m.

Saturdays, Courts 1-2

There are now more options for group reformer classes! Previously, the pricing for group training depended on the number of people in the class. This isn’t a satisfactory option for most members though, so MAC is now offering a set-price group reformer class of $25 per class.

Members still need to take at least three privates with a MAC instructor before joining any of the group equipment classes. One can also keep their current personal training groups with their instructors at the current pricing for a more private group experience.

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It’s an amazing feeling to check one’s fitness app and realize the highest step goal of the week has been achieved and hundreds of calories have been burned, all while having a blast playing racquetball! Come down to the courts where all ages and levels are welcome. Get involved in free introductory clinics, open play, and lessons. For more information contact racquetball@themac.com.

Tennis Players of all abilities are welcome during Tennis Open Play times. Visit themac.com/group/pages/tennis-openplay for more info.

• Men’s Open Play: 5-8:45 p.m. Mondays and 8:15-noon Saturdays, Courts 1-7 • Women’s Open Play: 8:15 a.m.- noon Tuesdays, Courts 1-7

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Love the water? Always dreamed of being a mermaid? Now’s the time to check out synchronized swimming masters’ practices.

Contact Head Coach Lucie at LSvrcinova@ themac.com.

Dance Dance is offering a variety of free and fee-based adult classes on Tuesday and Thursday mornings this fall, including contemporary fitness, hip hop, and tap.

Check the Fall Program Guide at themac.com for the complete list. Keep a lookout for quarterly evening workshops as well. Contact mgill@themac.com for more information.

There are still several group exercise Pilates mat classes offered every week.

Some are virtual only and some are in-person only. For those who are new to Pilates, a private session is recommended before taking a mat class. This helps you understand the basic principles and helps with modifications that will provide more options during the class. I hope to see more of you in a class and in the studio!

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Play hard, be part of a team, and grow as an athlete and person by trying out for one of the club’s competitive teams. Now is the time for members ages 8 and older to take a chance, be evaluated, and find fun new ways to take their games to the next level.

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Early Birds Welcome Members Back The Early Birds invite all members — those still hesitant about returning to the club and those already fully engaged in a MAC morning ritual — to join the Early Birds!

These early risers are eager to assist those who’d like help navigating the club, discovering new activities, and/or connecting with fellow members with similar interests!

Who are the Early Birds?

Members using the club between 5 and 7:30 a.m. (give or take).

What do Early Birds do? Create community, connections, and fun via social activities and noncompetitive events to introduce members to classes, activities, and other members.

Pickleball Expands Offerings, Championships Return The MAC Pickleball Committee continues to create opportunities for club members to explore and improve their pickleball game.

In June, Open Play returned with summer evening hours. On July 5, committee members hosted a beginner’s clinic, which was attended by more than a dozen MAC members. “I showed up to help, not really expecting anyone to be there given the short notice we had given. After all, it was the day after a holiday,” recalls Committee Chair Mark Jansa. “The turnout was amazing and everyone improved!”

The committee continues to host clinics during Open Play on the first Monday of every month.

The Third Annual MAC Pickleball Championships returns to the club next month, Oct. 9-10. This MAC-memberonly tournament consists of mixed doubles, women’s doubles, and men’s doubles competitions. Depending on registration

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How does one find out more?

Check out the Early Birds’ bulletin board in the basement hallway leading to the Fitness Room and/or email committee chair Bill Zander at bzander.chair@themac.com.

Save the date: The Early Birds’ Oktoberfest event is Friday, Sept. 24.

numbers there will be two or three levels for each of these categories. Dana Bach Johnson, who is leading the organization effort, shared that the committee also plans to host fun pickleball-based activities, both for tournament participants and other MAC members who wish to participate.

While there will undoubtedly be competitive play involved, the overall goal of the championships is to create community and connection among pickleball-playing MAC members.

Players who are setting their sights on competitions beyond MAC’s walls can request developmental funds to offset entry fees prior to participating in a tournament.

Additionally, members of doubles teams need to both be MAC members in order to qualify for the funds.

Select “Pickleball” on the My Interests page at themac.com and/or join the MAC Pickleball Facebook group to stay in the loop.

Early Bird runners: Dan Heichelbech, Sean Heyworth, Mike Sullivan, and Bill Zander.

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Bench Press Results On the second Saturday in June, 11 enthusiastic MAC members participated in the annual MAC Bench Press competition, organized by the Fitness & Decathlon Committee. As evidenced below, participants lifted some impressive weights. Whose names will be on the list next year?

Teens (20 and younger) Kai Doneker (M) 206 lbs.

Lauren Degroot (W) 115 lbs.

Open (21-33) Preston White (M) 200 lbs.

Lauren Gonzales (W) 140 lbs.

An Olympics watch party brought karate enthusiats out to the club.

Masters (34-46) Eric Opsahl (M) 315 lbs.

Olympic Dreams Realized It happens every few years — people are glued to their TVs and livestreams while the world’s greatest athletes compete for Olympic gold. For many, it is the only time to watch many sports that are outside of U.S. mainstream rotation.

After a more than 40-year-long campaign to add it as an Olympic sport, karate, a martial art that originated in Okinawa, Japan, in the 17th century, was one of five new sports added to the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

More than 30 countries across six continents competed in karate this year. And if the events looked familiar to those watching that’s because the competition was organized under the same rules that all MAC Karate students use when training and competing, and featured the same foundation practices — kumite (sparring with an opponent) and kata (a series of choreographed offensive and defensive moves that simulate a fight against an imaginary opponent) — around which MAC’s program is built.

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“What we saw at the Olympics is the same kind of karate that we practice here at MAC, just on an elite level,” notes longtime MAC Karate coach Sensei Bill Plapinger, “The way that the competitors were scored is just like MAC students are who compete. The point system, penalties, criteria, and sporting attitude apply at local tournaments in Portland just as they did in Tokyo.” Sensei Bill is certified to judge karate tournaments at the national and Pan-American level, and he was pleased to see some of the people he has judged previously competing at the Olympics.

For those who found themselves inspired by the karate tournaments at the Summer Games, MAC Karate has new beginner classes starting this fall that are open to all ages 7 and older. For the latest information, and the next start date, please email karate@themac.com or search “karate” on the MAC website.

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Members of the Golf Committee are excited to see the momentum, enthusiasm, and renewed interest of MAC golfers. They look forward to increasing the number of offerings as well as growing the club’s golf community. Don’t miss the following events this fall:

Complimentary Golf Clinics Sunday, Sept. 12 and Wednesday Sept. 15, Ghost Creek at Pumpkin Ridge 3-4:30 p.m. and 5-6:30 p.m.

The clinics cover the full swing, chipping, pitching, and putting. A committee-sponsored happy hour follows. GO103

Club Golf Championship Sunday, Sept. 19, Ghost Creek at Pumpkin Ridge 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

The cost is $135 per person and includes greens fees, range balls, food/beverages, tee prizes, and other awards. Divisions are Men’s Open and Men’s Senior 50+; Women’s Open and Women’s Senior 50+. Each reservation includes entry to the Awards Banquet on Sept. 23 at MAC. A no-host bar and complimentary appetizers are provided by the Golf Committee. GOC0919

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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 July 31 Dave Huffman, 635 Shannon Leonetti, 83,097 Harriet Maizels, 24,842 Tom Neilsen, 4,334 Linda Opray, 20,675 John Popplewell, 1,991

Ann Blume, 3,332 Hal Broughton, 25,596 Sally Broughton, 18,864 Ann Durfee, 45,612 Norm Frink, 9,355 Claire Galton, 42,949

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USAC Youth National Championships July 13-18 Reno, Nevada A total of 19 MAC athletes traveled to compete in all three disciplines over six days of competition. Competitors with top-10 placements are as follows: Male Under 13 2nd place, Reeder Smith, Speed Climbing Female Under 19 3rd place, Emma Wetsel, Speed Climbing Female Under 17 8th place, Ava Kovtunovich, Speed, 11th place Bouldering, and 11th place Lead

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The Sweet Spot

By Carolee Kolve

A

fter the Wimbledon finals, I now have an official crush on Mateo Berrettini, though he could be my grandson. His dashing play took me pleasurably back to my own tennis career. Of course, I never made it to a Grand Slam. But I was not without a few special moments on the court.

My tennis life began at age 12 — a bit late — and I was further hampered by a virtual absence of competitive juices. In my first tournament, I do not remember getting a single point. I still had fun.

What kept me coming back was the pleasure of stroking the ball. I would have been happy just hitting it back and forth. Killer instinct? Not so much. I loved the sound of the “pong” when I hit the ball in the center of my racquet — the sweet spot. When I watched the ball, I could almost see it slow down and hang in the air. I wasn’t fast, but when I really saw the ball, it waited for me like a juicy peach.

I was a dabbler, playing occasionally, but when I started working for IBM, tennis became “my thing.” I moved to seven cities in 12 years, and each time I joined a tennis club.

Mostly I did this to make friends, but also to keep hitting that ball. Eventually I also got the idea that it was more fun to win than to lose.

In my first club tournament, I was up fivelove in the first set, and I felt sorry for my opponent. She was banging her foot with her racquet, talking to herself, gesturing to the heavens. So I backed off, and just kept it in play. Until she beat me 7-5, 6-0.

My killer instincts were finally ignited.

I took clinics, joined a tennis team in each city, at each club. I worked at keeping the ball away from my opponent. My new mantra became: “Hit it where they’re not.”

My teammates became my close friends — we cheered for each other, win or lose. We brought treats to share, we drank wine.

When I moved to Portland, I met my husband, Jerry, on a MAC tennis court. He is fond of telling people that he was actually playing tennis and I was drinking wine. (But I was thinking about playing tennis.)

Our fate was sealed when we won our first mixed doubles tournament together — and our opponents became our extremely close friends. Over the years, our Friday nights were spent playing mixed doubles with groups of friends, and our summers always involved tennis trips. When our children were old enough, they, too, played tennis.

It was our world.

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This world intensified when Jerry joined a Senior (over 50) USTA team at MAC. Team membership was a commitment involving clinics, practice, and matches every week. All the wives gathered to watch the men play, cheering like teenaged groupies.

My husband’s team was superb. They won match after match, and got to go to the Sectional playoff in Sunriver, and then to Nationals in Palm Springs. All of us went on these trips and our friendships deepened with the cheering, the wine, and the communal cooking in our rented houses.

Then we formed a women’s team. We also had clinics, practices, and matches each week.

For 10 years, we battled through the season and came in first in the Portland area. Then we went to Sectionals in Sunriver and lost.

Our husbands cheered for us, we cheered for them, but we couldn’t seem to win in Sunriver.

In our tenth Sectionals, we made it to the finals. Three doubles teams would play.

My partner and I played in the number two spot. Our first team had won, our third team had lost.

It came down to our match, and we were down five-love in the first set. Suddenly, my partner hit a great shot. We won the point.

And then we heard the cheering.

Our husbands, the men’s team, and everyone from every other MAC team had come to watch us. They screamed, stomped, cheered, and pumped their fists. They called our names.

They yelled “GREAT SHOT!” We couldn’t miss. We saw that ball as big as a balloon, just waiting for us in the air. We each knew whose ball it was, and where to hit it. It was poetry. We won seven games in a row, took the first set, and won the second set 6-4.

Our very worthy opponents had traveled without their spouses from Walla Walla.

There was no one to cheer for them. Our husbands and MAC friends had literally pulled us to victory.

We were off to Nationals in Tucson.

We hadn’t given much thought to actually winning — after 10 attempts, we just wanted to be there. We played well, but lost a very close semi-final match. No matter. We were contenders.

After you play at Nationals, the USTA splits up your team. But those teammates are still my dear friends. As are the wonderful women I have played with since. Over the years, I have played with joy hundreds of times, but my competitive high point was that summer in Sunriver.

My tennis friends became my golf friends, my book club friends, my bridge-playing friends, my share-everything friends. As our kids grew up, we were at all their weddings.

We took turns hosting showers — first wedding, then baby. We are a sisterhood.

Unfortunately, over the last year, wet macular degeneration has caught up with me, and my world has grown dimmer. I can no longer play tennis. I can run. I can swing the racquet. I just can’t track that juicy ball through the air.

But I can still hear the cheers from our friends at Sectionals. And feel the hugs from my treasured tennis teammates.

And that is the sweet spot that matters most.

Carolee Kolve is a lifelong writer, and the author of two books and numerous stories and articles. She has been taking Tom Hallman’s Tell Your Story class for the past year, and believes he has given her transformational storytelling concepts.

Lori M. Tam, M.D. Medical Director Women’s Heart Program Providence Heart Institute

Our goal at Providence Heart Institute is to empower women with the knowledge and tools to live a life of wellness.

Where did you receive your training?

What’s a great Providence memory?

Cornell University, Oregon Health & Science University, Brigham & Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School, and Johns Hopkins University

We took care of a young mother who was life-flighted from Tillamook with a severe heart attack due to a rare spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD).

We helped her survive and recover so she can see her son grow up.

Why Providence?

I volunteered in high school as a candy striper at Providence. Today I’m grateful to work with world-caliber colleagues who provide the highest quality care and push the envelope of innovation.

Your dream for Providence?

As the highest-volume cardiac health system in Oregon, Providence must continue to lead in cardiac prevention and wellness, especially for women and underserved groups.

Your hobbies?

I have three young children, so my time away from work is devoted to quality time with them.

I participate in their school events, take them to sports activities and garden with them.

Why does philanthropy matter to your work?

The generosity of our donors allows Providence to provide clinical and prevention services as part of the Providence Women’s Heart program. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the United States, and 80% of heart disease is preventable. Our goal at Providence Heart Institute is to empower women with the knowledge and tools to live a life of wellness.

Your donation can help.

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