The Winged M, September 2026

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SEPTEMBER 2026

A Spectrum of Interests INSIDE MAC’S DIVERSE COMMITTEE SYSTEM PAGE 30

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

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A PLATINUM CLUB

Contents FEATURED

30 Committed to Committees

MAC governance ensures members get the club they want while keeping them connected to the community they need. Learn more about how it all works!

23 Turn to Club Scrapbook to see more Summer Camp photos.

THE WINGED M EDITORIAL TEAM Communications Director Bryan Bansbach Content Editor Alana Csaposs Photographer Brandon Davis Creative Manager Jen Gillette Ad Sales Ashley Grice Graphic Designer Drew Lesch-Wragge Communications Manager Adam Linnman Graphic Designer Julia Omelchuck Senior Copywriter Jake Ten Pas

CLUB LIFE 5 Vice President’s Column 7 Manager’s Column 10 Faces of MAC 15 MAF 16 Club Improvements 16 Survey Results 18 In Memoriam 21 House Committee 23 Club Scrapbook

FITNESS 46 Water Fitness 48 VO2 Max 50 Group Exercise 50 Performance Lab 52 Walk Across America

EVENTS 54 Senior Highlights 56 September Events 58 Junior Lounge 59 Youth Programs 60 October Events 60 Broadway Across America 62 Volunteer 64 Save the Date

H E R I TA G E & C U LT U R E 66 Cover Committees 65 Advertiser Index

ON THE COVER See if you can guess which item represents each committee, and then turn to page 66 to see how you did.

Photo by Brandon Davis, art direction by Jen Gillette, and design by Julia Omelchuck.

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CLUB LIFE

VICE PRESIDENT’S COLUMN Committee Chairs STANDING

Athletic Erica Chiotti Audit Ashley Fenker Budget & Finance Ashley Fenker Communications Anna Madill Diversity Admissions Shashank Khandekar Facilities Craig Kiest House Debbie Bensching Member Events Ann Gerson Membership Alex Moreland BOARD

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Jim Laird Engagement Jason Hickox Food & Beverage Elaina Spring Land Use James Santana Past Presidents Advisory Andrew Randles Technology Advisory Aaron Betik SPECIALIZED

Arts David Manning Investments Charissa Anderson SPORT

Artistic Swimming Michelle Kinz Basketball Libby Ola Rankin Climbing Avery Cook Dance Rachael Seeger Early Birds Shannon Pansky Fitness Rob Willey Golf Eric Bowler Group Exercise Debbie Koesel Gymnastics Abigail Lenneberg Handball Dave Delaney Karate Rich Koesel Outdoor Activities Will Forney Pickleball Paul Johnson Racquetball Vuong Vu Ski & Snowboard Darryl Fowler Squash Derrick Cameron Swim Amy Tennant Tennis Nathan Austin Triathlon & Running Cody Davenport Volleyball Erica Fields Walking & Hiking Anna Kanwit Water Fitness Kristina Perkins Water Volleyball Donna Morrow Yoga Jennifer Groth SOCIAL

20s/30s Cassie Heller Balladeers Bob Howard Community & Heritage Amy Chandler Culture & Style Stacie Sinai Family Events Troy Pickard Holiday Decorating Ernest Cooper MelloMacs Phil Erickson Senior Vicki Tagliafico Social Activities Claressa Bauer

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y journey with the MAC began in 2007, when I joined the staff as the Membership Director.

I remained in that role until 2018, and it provided an opportunity to experience nearly every corner of the club. But one aspect David Hanna of the MAC consisVICE PRESIDENT tently fascinated me: its governance system.

As a staff member, I contributed to the Membership, House, Diversity Admissions, and Strategic Planning Committees, five different Lottery Ad Hoc Committees, and more ad hoc and subcommittee assignments than I can probably remember! I saw firsthand the time, thought, discussion, and care that members put into decisions affecting our beloved club.

When my time on staff ended, the Board of Trustees granted my family and me a Courtesy Membership. I was grateful. Soon after, I became a fully elected member and, through a new lens, stayed engaged in the committee system, serving on the 2020 Lottery Ad Hoc Committee and Nominating Committee; chairing the Ad Hoc Membership Initiatives Committee, and the Triathlon & Running and Membership Committees; and eventually joining the Board of Trustees in 2024.

Today, as Vice President, I have yet another perspective on a governance system that I believe is unmatched among private athletic clubs.

MAC governance is rich in history and deliberately thoughtful. Because so many members care deeply about the club and its future, our processes make room for different perspectives. Decisions benefit from discussion. Ideas are strengthened by different points of view. And sometimes finding the right path takes time. One of my favorite sayings is that a camel is a horse built by a committee!

That deliberateness is a feature of the system, not a flaw.

Our committee system gives members an opportunity to understand the club more deeply, share their experiences, represent the interests of others, and help ensure decisions reflect the membership as a whole.

Whether you have served on a committee or have never attended a committee meeting, the work happening throughout this system affects your experience. In that sense, you are reflected in every decision.

None of this happens without a strong partnership between members and staff.

MAC’s Committee Support Team, a group of club professionals who work alongside our committees, provides the infrastructure, expertise, coordination, and continuity that allow member volunteers to do their best work. Their behind-the-scenes efforts keep our active governance system moving, and their partnership with member leaders is essential to its success.

There is another benefit to committee service that may be even more meaningful: the people you meet.

The MAC has always had an incredible ability to bring people together around common interests. Committee service takes that one step further. You meet fellow members and employees you may never otherwise encounter. You learn why people care about the things they do. And sometimes you find yourself sitting across the table from someone with whom you strongly disagree.

And then something pretty remarkable happens.

You listen. You learn. You find common ground. You leave with a better understanding of your fellow members, the club, and sometimes even yourself. That process is an important part of what makes the MAC special.

As Vice President, I now have the privilege of seeing the breadth of work taking place throughout our governance system. I see members taking on difficult questions, tackling important projects, giving generously of their time, and accepting responsibility for helping steward a club that means so much to so many people. I am incredibly proud of those commitments, and all of us should be thankful for that engagement.

My hope this year is twofold. I hope those already involved in governance will continue their service and consider new assignments.

And I especially hope members who have never served will decide that now is the time to jump in, learn something new, meet some new people, and lend their perspective and expertise.

With 52 committees, there are plenty of opportunities to find one that connects with your interests. The Committee Interest Form is available at themac.com, and I encourage you to seriously consider getting involved.

Forms are due Dec. 30.

This is your club. We need your voice, your experiences, and your perspective.

Won’t you consider being part of the journey?

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CLUB LIFE

MANAGER’S COLUMN Board of Trustees President Daniel Williams Vice President David Hanna Treasurer Ashley Fenker Secretary Ashley Fenker Trustees Soren Andersen Heather Chapman Jim Hall Julie Kim Tina Lee Tory McVay Jiwon Park Mitzi Piva Raaf General Manager Charles Leverton Executive Leadership Team Culinary & Events Senior Director Erik Anderson Chief Financial Officer Mary Averette Communications Director Bryan Bansbach Chief of Staff Laura Boley Director of Human Resourses Kimberly Ceroni Technology Director Mark Marcelline Fitness & Performance Senior Director C.J. Martin Athletic Director Lisa Miller Engagement Director Derek Pratt

I’m fairly confident I’m the first person to use an emoji in a Winged M column.

Please note that I have not actually factchecked this claim.

But there’s a reason I wanted to start with one.

Emojis first Bryan Bansbach COMMUNICATIONS appeared in 1999 DIRECTOR as simple symbols designed to add a little emotion or context to short messages. Today, they’re fully integrated into how we talk to each other. The way we communicate is always changing. Sometimes slowly. But eventually, the new thing just becomes … normal.

That same evolution plays out in my role at the MAC, where I have the privilege of leading our Communications and Membership departments. The way the club communicates with our members needs to evolve, too.

Not by chasing every new platform, but by understanding how members actually want to receive information, and making sure each channel is doing the job it’s best suited for.

Our recent all-member survey reinforces that idea. Email came out as your clear preference, ranking first across every age group. The MAC mobile app and website followed, with The Winged M fourth overall. That tells us each channel should have a clear purpose, not that some channels matter more than others.

That’s the thinking behind two changes you’ll see soon, both launching later this month. First is the updated MAC website.

Member research and focus groups helped identify some very practical frustrations with the current experience, especially around finding information, calendars, and registration.

And with more than 60% of website traffic now coming from mobile devices, the experience also needs to work better on the phone you’re likely holding. The goal is to simply help you find what you need and do what

you came there to do. Better navigation and search. More useful calendars. Simpler paths to registration.

We’re applying the same thinking to email.

Over time, the club has accumulated different interest lists and one-off messages. Even when every message has a reason to exist, the collective result can make it harder to spot what matters most.

Our new newsletter structure is designed to give you more control. A small number of club-wide communications will continue to cover the essentials. Beyond those, you’ll be able to opt into newsletters that match your interests, from athletics and aquatics to fitness and wellness, family programming, outdoors, social and culinary offerings, and more.

You’ll also have one central place to manage those preferences when the new website launches. If tennis is your thing, we want to make it easier for you to hear about tennis.

If it isn’t, we probably don’t need to keep reminding you about court schedules.

The way we communicate will continue to change. Our job is to evolve with it thoughtfully.

That’s really the larger idea behind how we’re thinking about MAC communications.

The website should help you find information and take action. Email should keep you informed without overwhelming you. The app should become a better tool for the things you need on the go. And The Winged M can do something different altogether, like telling deeper stories about the people and experiences that define life at the MAC. The way we communicate will continue to change. Our job is to evolve with it thoughtfully, while keeping the focus where it belongs: making it easier for you to enjoy your MAC experience. And if that occasionally includes an emoji in The Winged M, I guess that’s part of evolving, too.

Later this month, visit the redesigned MAC website and choose the newsletters that best fit your digital experience.

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FACES OF MAC

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f MAC’s dynamic committee system is the machinery that propels club life forward, then the Committee Support Team (CST) might be seen as the mechanics that keep it functioning fluidly. Given this issue’s focus on the finer points of this well-oiled operation, perhaps it’s time to meet the people who make the gears go around.

Laura Boley • Chief of Staff • Committees: Engagement, Land Use Committee Support Team leader Laura Boley is living proof that you don’t need to know Robert’s Rules of Order to be a natural when it comes to committees. “When I started in my governance role, I thought Robert’s Rules were in reference to a member who had been the Club’s interim general manager, Robert Radler!” she says laughing.

While Boley had no specific background in governance before taking over the CST, she’d done a fair amount of policy work over the years, including during her decades of experience in the food and wine industries.

As one might expect of a successful professional from that background, she’s adroit in both organization and hospitality, helping her drive her team to keep up with the everevolving needs of MAC committees.

“I had worked at MAC in 2012 – 13 as a restaurant manager and was interested in returning when the opportunity arose,” she says of her decision to make her way back to the club. The position of Chief of Staff was created in response to helping General Manager Charles Leverton with executive

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operations and managing the CST, which didn’t exist before COVID, and Boley was the first to fill it.

“Time away gave me a different perspective. After working in other organizations, I came to appreciate how unusual it is to find a place with such a strong sense of community and so many opportunities to learn, grow, and take on new challenges.” Coming back to MAC felt like an opportunity for her to return with more experience and a deeper appreciation for what makes the club special.

“I have had more positive interactions with members than I can list. However, my current favorite is a little toddler who comes down the hall on the third floor most days, pauses, knocks on the door, smiles, and waves. Makes my day every time!”

When not giving and/or receiving good vibes from a variety of members, Boley says she loves being outside with her dog, Tilly, working on puzzles, or trying a new recipe.

Lara Dennis • Committee Support Senior Specialist • Committees: Ad Hocs, Audit, Basketball, Budget & Finance, Facilities, Investments, Tennis Members regularly tout the power of MAC’s community, and the committee system as a focal point of that energy. CST’s Lara Dennis has most definitely found that to be true.

“I was new to Portland when I started at MAC, and I found a community here just as

CLUB LIFE committee members who are so special to me, and I genuinely couldn’t imagine doing my job without them.”

Enslow started working at the MAC in April of 2023 after experience in the service industry and then in compliance for a Portland footwear company. “Not the one you’re thinking of !” she adds.

It was while working at a fine dining restaurant just up the street that she became aware of the MAC, as all of her favorite regulars would talk about it! After attending a foraged mushroom dinner at the MAC as a guest, she finally saw inside the legendary institution.

“Of course, the dinner was absolutely lovely, everyone I encountered was so warm and friendly, and the space was just stunning.

After that dinner, I put the club on my list of dream jobs and checked career postings regularly until I found the perfect fit.”

Enslow loves to exercise and particularly enjoys taking HIIT classes and jogging. “I am in a ragtag running club with some old friends called Pizza Rats — watch out if you see us on the esplanade. We’re slow as cold molasses, but we have fun!”

She also adores cooking, gardening, and spending time with her two cats, Tex and Ruby, and offers, “If you need a buddy to gab about movies and books with – I am your girl!” so many members have. Working here has also helped me develop a love of sports and athletics that has become really important to me — it’s a way for people to show up for themselves and for one another,” Dennis says.

Like Boley, the governance process was completely new to Dennis, but becoming familiar with it was far from a chore. “Learning how the process works has become one of the most interesting parts of my role. I like seeing how the right structure can help people work through complicated questions as a group.”

Dennis adds that one of her favorite member experiences has been supporting the Budget & Finance Committee during the annual budget review each fall. From the beginning, the committee made her feel genuinely welcomed in the group.

“Members give an incredible amount of time to the process, including several weeks of meetings nearly every evening, and I’m always struck by how thoughtful and engaged they are,” she explains. “There is also plenty of laughter, shared dinners, and the occasional 7 pm coffee.”

Beyond MAC, Dennis enjoys running, is currently looking forward to the Portland Half Marathon in October, and says the club has been a great place to meet other runners and get training advice. She also enjoys sewing and reading mystery novels.

Kelsi Enslow

Kian Ghorbani-Elizeh

• Committee Support Specialist & Executive Assistant to the Board of Trustees • Committees: House, Nominating (shared), Past Presidents “When I started at the cub, I had expected that I’d work with fun and energetic people.

What I didn’t expect was that I would fall so in love with our members!” enthuses Kelsi Enslow. “There’s a pretty big handful of

• Committee Support Senior Specialist • Committees: Board of Trustees, Climbing, Communications, Diversity Admissions, Nominating (shared), Walking & Hiking It was while working as a supervisor with Club Concierge that Kian Ghorbani-Elizeh first got the fever for MAC committees. After taking the opportunity to shadow a board meeting, he was impressed by the breadth of SEPTEMBER 2026 | The Wınged M | 11

CLUB LIFE topics covered and seeing members volunteer their time to share their expertise and make decisions about the club’s direction. “It was inspiring and continues to be,” he says.

“I’ve always loved the community that develops in a gym or club setting, where you consistently see the same people day in and day out. I really enjoy building new relationships and keeping up with old ones,” he continues. “On the governance side, I love listening and participating in discussions about decisions, big and small.”

Ghorbani-Elizeh arrived at MAC in November 2016 after working at a little gym in Northeast Portland through the first half of college at Portland State University, before working at the Rec Center there and then graduating.

Beyond his passion for working with club committees, watching and playing basketball holds a special place in his heart, as does trying new restaurants with good friends.

“I really enjoy being able to come to the club at night to get some shots up or to play one on one with Nick [Parker]! I also love getting out on a river or lake in my kayak or stand-up paddleboard; it’s my favorite way to enjoy nature in the summer.”

“I am very passionate about sports, so I love the athletics side of the club the most,” he asserts.

Before joining the MAC team, Parker was a student at the University of Oregon. He started in the Membership office in 2021 before moving over to CST in 2024 and happily remains there.

This is Parker’s first time working in any form of governance, and he also was utterly unfamiliar with Robert’s Rules of Order before taking this job. Nevertheless, he quickly found his place supporting club members through the governance process.

“I appreciate how passionate the members are when serving on committees, and I enjoy ensuring the committees I serve run smooth and effective meetings.”

Looking back, a mock trial was Salcido’s first exposure to governance in action.

It showed her how rules, policies, and structured processes create fairness and accountability. Working within a courtroom simulation helped her understand the importance of procedure, informed decisionmaking, and collaboration.

“One of my favorite interactions with a member was right at the end of the 2025 committee year, when one of the chairs was finishing his time with a sport committee and took the time to sit with me for about an hour after our last meeting,” she recalls. “He asked me if I needed any support, whether I was getting comfortable in my position, and asked what my life goals were. It may not have seemed like a big deal, but having a member take the time to sit with me and ask genuine questions has been a big highlight in my time here!”

Salcido is an ardent runner and hiker outside of the club. She joined a weekly track club and has hiked all around Oregon, especially the gorge. She also loves paddleboarding — “I try to get out on the water as much as I can!”

Sarah Salcido

Nick Parker • Committee Support Coordinator • Committees: Athletic, Food & Beverage, Golf, Karate, Pickleball, Racquetball, Ski & Snowboard, Squash, Triathlon & Running, Water Fitness, Water Volleyball, Yoga In case readers had any doubt that Nick Parker also enjoys playing basketball with Ghorbani-Elizeh, the CST coordinator confirms it. “I also play in Squash tournaments here and in the club’s Pickleball League.

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• Committee Support Coordinator • Committees: Arts; Balladeers; Community & Heritage; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Early Birds; Handball; Holiday Decorating; Outdoor Activities; Swim; Technology Advisory CST’s PSU connections run deep. After graduating from the university and continuing to work as a staff member on community engagement and research analysis for the Planning & Sustainability Office, Sarah Salcido started at the MAC in August 2025.

“I wanted to be able to combine my interest in athletics with community-based work, and I feel like this job was everything I wanted!” she explains. “What I love most about this position is getting to see the different generations that have supported and contributed to the committee system and the way we maintain governance now.”

Shaum Shihayed • Committee Support Coordinator • Committees: Artistic Swimming, Culture & Style, Dance, Family Events, Fitness, Group Exercise, Gymnastics, MelloMacs, Member Events, Membership, Senior, Social Activities, 20s/30s, Volleyball Governance and committees were not on Shaum Shihayed’s work bingo card, but after coming to the MAC by chance while in between jobs — ranging from administrative

CLUB LIFE to hospitality to retail — she’s discovered that her previous skills and experience fit neatly into the role.

Shihayed began her club life as a server for the Sports Pub in December 2022, and shuffled over to CST after a few months. She says, “I feel so lucky to have experienced that side of the MAC. The restaurant’s front- and back-of-house staff are incredible.”

A true renaissance woman, Shihayed’s background is in Psychology, but she has also completed a 200-hour yoga teaching course, a tarot card reading course, and a 10-day silent meditation course, which she humorously describes as “pure spiteful grit.”

“I have been all over the map, and I like it that way. I have an insatiable need to learn, grow, and try it all. I love lifting weights, vinyasa, and power yoga. I listen to my nerdy podcasts while taking long walks, covering topics like personal growth, spirituality, the law of attraction, astrology, and tarot.”

Shihayed says. All those interests give her plenty of ways to bond with members on a personal level.

“I have had an enormous amount of positive interactions with club members, and I would like to give a special shout-out to Mary Kay Rodman for being such an amazing light and support at the club, especially her work with the committee system. She never ceases to be kind, reliable, down-to-earth, and just overall an amazing human to know.

It has been an absolute pleasure to work with members like her.”

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CLUB IMPROVEMENTS

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hile summer brings increased activity throughout the club, it also marks an important season for facility improvements. Across the MAC, projects are underway to restore impacted areas, invest in club infrastructure, enhance athletic and social spaces, and plan for future improvements. Below are updates on several projects members may see taking place throughout the coming months.

Social Spaces Reimagination Project

General Club Improvements

Spring 2026 – Fall 2027 Planning is underway for the Social Spaces Reimagination Project following the Board of Trustees’ approval of the project’s vision in July. The plan includes a thoughtful refresh of 1891 that preserves the warmth, charm, and timeless feel members have come to value while adding a dedicated private dining space for smaller gatherings and special occasions. Plans also include transforming 26 Founders into an adults-only bar and lounge and combining MACtinis and the Game Room into a larger cocktail lounge with casual dining offerings.

As planning continues, the club also will explore future options for a Game Room, with additional details to be shared as the project progresses. A member-led Steering Committee will help guide the project through design and construction, with additional opportunities for member feedback along the way. Visit the Facilities Updates page on the MAC website for the latest project information and FAQs.

Reading Lounge Renovation September – Fall 2026 Construction on the Reading Lounge renovation continues to move forward and remains on track for completion in early November.

The project will preserve the character members love while creating a more comfortable and flexible space for reading, relaxing, working, and gathering.

Fifth-Floor Tennis Courts Aug. 5 – Sept. 21 Improvements to Tennis Courts 1 – 4 continue through Sept. 21. The project includes new insulation, upgraded LED lighting, fresh paint, and new court curtains designed to improve the playing experience. Courts 5 – 7 in the Parking Structure and the outdoor courts remain available, and staff looks forward to welcoming players back later this month.

2026 Annual Survey Results Thank you to the nearly 1,500 members who participated in this year’s Annual Member Survey. Your feedback shows what members value most about the MAC and where there’s room to make the club experience even better. A few key takeaways: • Facilities is the highest driver of membership, followed by fitness programming and athletic offerings.

• Receiving Urgent Updates and Parking Options ranked at the top of member importance.

• There are opportunities to grow in Member Ownership & Input, along with Locker Room Amenities and Casual Dining.

All survey feedback will be used to set priorities for the year ahead and guide future projects. Scan the code below to view the comprehensive 2026 results.

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RENDERING COURTESY THE LIGHT WE MAKE

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IN MEMORIAM David Myers “Dave or Boz” Bosworth Aug. 22 1937 – April 8, 2026 David Myers “Dave or Boz” Bosworth, 88, of Portland, Oregon, died April 8, 2026, in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Born Aug. 22, 1937, in Klamath Falls, Oregon, to Harlan P. Bosworth Jr. and Marie Myers Bosworth, he was the youngest of four children and spent his early years in Klamath Falls before moving to Medford, Oregon. He attended Medford High School, where he served as vice president of the Student Council and played varsity football as a starting running back despite standing 5’6” and weighing 155 pounds — a testament to his athletic ability and drive.

Dave graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in business. He was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon and ROTC and was active in student government. In 1959 during a college hiatus, Dave’s sense of adventure led him to drive the Pan American Highway from Texas to Costa Rica in a VW bug with his lifetime friend, one of only seven cars to make the trip that year!

After college, Dave began his career in export at U.S. Plywood and then in woodproducts export for several Oregon companies while living and working in India and Singapore. In 1980, Dave founded EuroPacific International Corporation (“EPIC”), an export trading company. EPIC specialized in shipping highly engineered wood products to buyers across Asia and Europe, and was a pioneer in opening access to foreign export markets for small and medium-sized wood product manufacturers.

As an advocate for environmentallyfriendly products to replace non-sustainable solutions, Dave promoted products developed from renewable resources and ones that utilized waste material converted into engineered wood products — particle board, MDF, and OSB or oriented strand board — all as better substitutes for plywood. Dave was a founding member of the Pacific Northwest Asia Shippers Association (PNASA), an association of companies who combined export forest products shipments to leverage their shipping volumes for competitive ocean shipping rates. He was also active in lobbying Congress for export-oriented policies.

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In 1989, Dave married Susan (Pletsch) Foster, a successful author/publisher, pattern designer, and entrepreneur. Susan and Dave shared a love of travel and snow skiing in Oregon and Sun Valley, Idaho, and they took pride in building and operating successful businesses, entertaining friends, and caring for family and the community.

Dave enjoyed time with friends at the Portland Golf Club and Arizona Country Club, and was a 60-year member of the Multnomah Athletic Club. He spent many years on the board of the Oregon Coast Aquarium, helping guide the organization through the departure of Keiko the whale and on to a thriving future.

Dave felt a strong connection to Oregon. He worked hard to maintain ties, and he frequently ran into Oregon acquaintances during business trips to Asia or Europe — a reminder that the world is small. Dave treated everyone with respect and care. He was also a faithful, lifelong fan of the Oregon Ducks, gathering with family to watch games and, as he loved to do, “blow his Oregon Duck quacker.”

Dave is survived by his wife, Susan Foster; his sister, June B. Hughes; and his brother, Robert L. Bosworth; and by three generations of loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Harlan Page Bosworth IV. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Harlan and Marie Bosworth Scholarship at Southern Oregon University, or to the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

Andy Bretthauer Feb. 16, 1952 – July 9, 2026 Andy Bretthauer, 74, of Hillsboro, Oregon, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, in the home he built with Betsy, surrounded by family and friends. He was born Feb. 16, 1952, in Hillsboro, the town he called home his whole life.

Andy was born to Don and Elsie Bretthauer, the longawaited only child whose arrival meant everything to them. Growing up in Hillsboro, he was an explorer by nature, wandering the roads with his dog Duke and building forts by McCay Creek in a quieter time. That restlessness never left him.

In high school, he threw himself into sports with the same intensity he brought to everything. He played linebacker, wrestled, and developed his lifelong love of football.

He was a Led Zeppelin fanatic who made it to every concert he could, a devoted Rams fan, a driver who liked speed, and a young man who followed his passions wherever they led, even when the path made sense only to him.

After high school, Andy went to work in his family’s business, which sold heating oil and built roads. But whenever he wasn’t working, he was traveling to Australia, New Guinea, Asia, Africa, and anywhere else that called to him, exploring the world and bringing friends along to share what he had discovered. He had a gift for pulling people into his wake.

In his early 30s, Andy met Betsy, and they built a life together. They had two children, Kevin and Alex, and Andy brought them everywhere, sharing his passion and intensity for life, determined to show them the things he cared about. He also built the family business from a small heating oil company into one of the region’s larger fuel distributors.

He took risks that paid off, and he took risks that didn’t. The same restlessness that drove his success also drove him to keep searching for something he could never quite name.

Later in life, he had another son, Jack, who became the focus of his world. In his later years, Andy found happiness on the golf course, especially at The Quarry, where he spent some of his best days with friends. He would also want it noted that seeing the Rams win two Super Bowls ranked among the great joys of his life.

Andy had a powerful pull on the people around him. His intensity created friction, and it created magic. It pushed some people away and brought many of them back, even at the end, wanting to relive the best and most memorable moments of their lives with him.

His legacy is one of a man forever searching, and of the people whose lives were forever changed by going with him.

Andy was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Elsie Bretthauer. He is survived by his three children, Kevin Bretthauer, Alex Bretthauer, and Jack Bretthauer, all of Oregon; his granddaughter, Brady; and his loyal dog, Luna. He was also looking forward to the arrival of a second granddaughter, expected later this year.

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Richard “Dick” Maizels Aug. 17, 1930 – May 31, 2026 Richard “Dick” Maizels, 87, passed away on May 31, 2026. He will be remembered as a respected attorney and judge pro tem, a passionate golfer, an avid fan of the University of Washington football team, and a dedicated family man.

Born Aug. 17, 1938, at Emanuel Hospital in Portland, Dick spent most of his childhood in Seattle. He graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor’s degree in economics and completed his law degree at Northwestern School of Law (now known as Lewis & Clark Law School) in 1966. His first job out of law school was in the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office as a deputy district attorney. After leaving the DA’s office he established himself as a sole practitioner with a mixed practice that included criminal defense, family law, personal injury, and providing advice to businesses, which he continued for almost four decades. He also served as a circuit court judge pro tem for Multnomah County.

At the time of his passing, Dick was a member of the Lewis & Clark Law School Board of Visitors. Previously, he was a member of the Lewis & Clark Board of Trustees and was the president of the Lewis & Clark Law School Board of Alumni. He was also honored as the Lewis & Clark Law School distinguished graduate in 2025, and he served as the president of congregation Beth Israel from 1985 to 1987.

Dick and his wife, Harriet, established the Richard and Harriet Maizels scholarship to help fund the education of law school students with strong academic promise.

To date, their scholarship has helped three students complete their law school education.

Dick is survived by his wife of 66 years, Harriet; his two children, Terri Levine (Perry), and Linda Maizels (Ayal); his nieces Robyn Spring (Harley) and Cynthia (Fram (Howard); and “adopted” son, Guy Gibson (Liz). He is also survived by his sister, Barbara Coe (Ron); and brother-in-law, Phil Nudelman.

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CLUB LIFE William H. Reilly Jan. 15, 1932 – April 21, 2026 William H. Reilly died peacefully at his home in Portland, Oregon surrounded by his family on April 21, 2026. Bill built a beautiful life in Portland framed by his intellectual curiosity, joyful attitude, and devotion to his wife and family.

Bill, the third of four children, was born in San Francisco, California, on January 15, 1932, to Anna (Heidi) and William Reilly, both Irish immigrants. He attended St. Monica Elementary School and St. Ignatius High School before earning a degree in Civil Engineering from Santa Clara University. His father died when he was 12 years old and that encouraged him, at a young age, to figure out how to take care of the house, maintain the car, and fix what needed to be fixed, traits he passed along to his children.

Bill met his wife, Rose Marie (Wolff ) Reilly, on a blind date. The two fell in love and married in 1957 in Toronto, after Bill completed college and Rose Marie finished nursing school at the University of Toronto.

The pair lived in Fort Lewis while Bill fulfilled his ROTC service.

The Reillys then moved to San Carlos, California, where they welcomed their first three sons: Bill, Jim, and John. In 1961, the family moved to Portland, Oregon, where Bill began working for Ed Turner, supplying water treatment equipment across the Pacific Northwest. In 1962, he purchased the company and transformed it into a thriving family business and leading supplier of water treatment equipment in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.

Bill was often sought out for business and market advice and served on the advisory boards of numerous companies in the water treatment industry. He also served on the Providence Hospital and CYO boards.

He was a long-time member of the Arlington Club, the Multnomah Athletic Club, and Waverley Country Club.

As an engineer, Bill was always curious about the world and how things worked, and he never stopped learning. He was a voracious reader and studied history, politics, physics, mechanics, theology, and more. Bill loved to try new technology and always stayed up to date with the latest developments.

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Family was everything to Bill. He learned how to ski — on the mountain and in the water-alongside his children. He made sure the family all had ski passes at Mt. Bachelor and a family ski boat that he towed endlessly to lakes around the Northwest. Bill and Rose Marie loved traveling the world and creating lifelong memories with extended family at the family home in Sunriver and Waverley Country Club. He was more than generous with his time and advice, often guiding his children, their spouses, and his grandchildren through major life decisions. Bill, initially as a coach and later as a stalwart fan with Rose Marie at his side, was present at countless baseball games, soccer tournaments, dance recitals, golf tournaments, and swim meets, cheering on his children and grandchildren. When Rose Marie became ill at the end of her life, Bill cared for her with incredible patience and unconditional love.

Bill was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rose Marie; his grandson, Spencer Reilly; his parents; and his siblings, Kay (Cleary), Ann (Duffy), and John. He is survived by eight children: Bill (Eileen) Reilly, Jim Reilly, John ( Jenny) Reilly, Karen Marie Reilly, Mary Ann (Tom) Walker, Stephen Reilly, Michael (Kim) Reilly, Kathleen ( Joe) Helmer; 21 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Laurie A. Scott March 28, 1958 – June 12, 2026 On June 12, 2026, Laurie A. Scott, 68, of Portland, Oregon, passed away peacefully in her childhood home, holding her husband Mike Scott’s hand. Surrounded by the memories of the home she was raised in, where they raised their two sons, Stephen and Matt, together. She opened her home and her heart to her sons’ spouses, Christine and Laura, and her grandkids — who knew her as Woahwha or Gammy — William, Olivia, Chelsea, and Caelan.

If you asked Laurie what her greatest accomplishment was, she probably would have waved her hand, changed the subject, and asked about you instead. And therein lies the difficulty of writing an obituary. She did not spend her life collecting accomplishments. She collected memories.

For more than 45 years, Laurie and Mike were a true team. Together, they built a family, a home, and a life rich with memories.

Whether it was trips to the Flying U, rides on their e-bikes, wine tasting from Italy to Oregon, Rose Parades, backyard Oktoberfests, or cheering on their children and grandchildren from the sidelines, Laurie’s greatest joy was sharing those moments with Mike. Their marriage was built on love, friendship, faith, and starting and ending each day the same way by saying: “Good morning, Beautiful,” “Good morning, Handsome,” “Good night, Beautiful,” “Good night, Handsome.”

As a mom, Laurie made her kids feel loved in the way every kid hopes to be loved: fully, fiercely, and with intentionality. She created the kind of home people wanted to come back to, not because it was perfect, but because it was warm. She celebrated Stephen’s and Matt’s wins, helped carry their disappointments, and made sure they always knew they had someone in their corner, a true mama bear. Through her example, she taught her boys and daughters-in-law that family comes first, kindness matters, and love is something you choose each and every day.

If motherhood was Laurie’s calling, grandparenthood was her superpower. She transformed ordinary days into adventures.

There were weekly Grandma Days (when she would roll up in her red Mini Cooper to take the kids), Disneyland trips, and cannon balls in the backyard pool. She had a gift for entering a child’s world completely, whether that meant searching for bears with a basket on her head, reading the kissing hand, or simply getting down on the floor to play with cars or Barbies. Long after the details fade, William, Olivia, Chelsea, and Caelan will remember how she made them feel — safe, loved, celebrated, and endlessly important.

The older we get, the more we realize life is just a collection of moments and the people we share them with. Laurie filled her moments with family, friendship, laughter, traditions, and love. She gave her time generously and, in doing so, made the people around her feel like they were worth every minute. By that measure, she lived an extraordinary life.

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

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Rules Reminders Disregard of Guest Policy: Violating guest or event attendee policies, including but not limited to failing to register athletic or social guests, failing to pay applicable guest fees, disregarding frequency.

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MAC Is Committee Driven by Design Member Governance Keeps MAC Rooted in a Range of Pursuits Text by Jake Ten Pas Photos by Brandon Davis

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ight from the get-go, this club was by the members, for the members, and committees were part of the grand design. Founded in 1891 by 26 individuals who decided they’d rather put $10 toward starting their own club than pay someone else for used football uniforms, self-determination has always been part of the equation.

Committees were fewer in those days, but then so were the MAC’s offerings. As the club grew, increasing the number of sports, facilities, events, and dining options available to members, committees grew with them. The more members who got involved with club governance, the more MAC’s menu of athletics and amenities proliferated to reflect their diverse interests.

Today, no matter their professional background, recreational proclivities, or competitive pursuits, every

Committee Relationships The MAC’s committees are where collaboration meets action. Guided by the Board of Trustees, committees bring together a range of perspectives to help shape programs, policies, and member experiences. This is where decisions are informed by the membership — and made better because of it.

But committees don’t act alone. The board, committees, staff leadership, and staff members work hand in hand to make progress happen. The decisions developed and shaped by committees are put into action with the support of staff, paired with ongoing collaboration with member teams — experts, steering teams, subcommittees, and direct member feedback.

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member has a place in MAC’s committee system.

Leaders and ledger keepers, makers and project managers, communicators and consensus builders can all find a way to continue the legacy of shaping this community’s future in real time.

The common saying “design by committee” implies an inefficient process resulting in an awkward product, but reverse those words and the meaning changes. MAC flipped the script and ensured that committees were an intentional and integral part of the model by which this club stayed relevant for 135 years.

With more ways to serve than ever before, and time commitments to suit every schedule, joining a committee isn’t just easy, it’s an essential part of what makes MAC matter in 2026 as much as it did in 1891. Read on to see yourself in this big, beautiful picture.

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Established in the club bylaws and existing for much of the club’s history, STANDING COMMITTEES provide strategic guidance to the Board of Trustees and club staff. They advise on key issues, help shape policy, and ensure MAC’s long-term vision stays on track. Report to: Board of Trustees SPECIALIZED COMMITTEES, including Sport and Social Committees, focus on specific areas within the club and provide expertise that supports the work of the Standing Committee to which they report. They serve as subject matter advisors, helping ensure that member perspectives are represented in MAC’s overall direction.

SOCIAL COMMITTEES help bring MAC’s traditions and events to life. They plan activities, support event preparation, and offer ideas that strengthen the club’s sense of community, from holiday celebrations to volunteer opportunities.

Report to: Member Events Committee SPORT COMMITTEES represent the core of MAC’s athletic community, connecting members who share an interest or passion for their sport. From Artistic Swimming and Basketball to Gymnastics and Tennis, these committees help shape programs, plan events, and champion participation. Report to: Athletic Committee

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Who Makes Up a Committee?

It takes all kinds of members to make up a committee. While it helps to share common passions, it’s important to have those who can contribute across different specialties and tackle different roles, like any organization. Here are a few of the types of people and skills that can find a home in the committee system — there are many ways to contribute to what the MAC is and what the club will become.

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Have a cause close to the heart? You vocally support what you believe in and champion others who may not be as vocal.

You’ve got a plan. No matter the goal, you know how to make sure every detail hits the mark.

You’re always a step ahead.

You keep up-to-date with how society is moving, and make sure goals are lined up with the future.

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You’re an ideas person.

You find ways to carve new processes or pitch new events that others hadn’t considered.

You thrive in bringing others up to speed and making them feel welcome.

You know that knowledge is strongest when shared.

You’re the go-to for solving the problem with facts.

You know where to look to get the best data, or how to solicit helpful feedback.

Keeper of the peace — you know exactly how to make sure disagreements become compromises.

You can see every side.

You make change happen! When someone needs to go to bat, you’re ready with the right words to make your case.

Groups need someone who follows the conversation closely. You make sure every voice is heard and that no idea goes unnoticed.

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says. “There are so many members who are involved, and there is an aspect for everybody.”

He adds that just within the Fitness Committee, “we’ve a pretty wide variety of people. There’s a lobbyist on there, some

realtors, a former gym president, and then there’s Bob. He just sort of fills in all the cracks.” Johson refers to Robert Howard, a member of the MAC senior weightlifting community who initially encouraged him to serve.

“Bob was already on the Fitness Committee, and take Olympic Weightlifting with him in the Strength Room. I told him, ‘I’m thinking about joining a committee,’ and he said, “Just try it out!’ I figured why not?

And it’s been great.”

Johnson, Howard and crew are currently looking ahead to fall and planning the One-Rep MACs Challenge and second year of the Junior Combine, and then eventually next year’s decathlon. But it’s another recent charge that seems to most fully inhabit Johnson’s consciousness.

“The first thing that came up was figuring out how to let kids under 14 come into the weight room and use the facilities down there,” he explains. CJ [Martin] did a lot of research, looked at how comparable clubs operate, and found out that we were out of alignment. Figuring out the rules and regulations and how MAC can move forward in a safe way, it was interesting.”

The Fitness Committee sent a corresponding recommendation to the Athletic Committee, who then passed it along to the board for approval, which was granted.

Even had the board sent it back for revisions, Johnson still would have seen it as a chance to learn more about club processes while representing less-vocal portions of the membership. He was also thinking of his own family, which includes two boys, one who happens to be turning 14.

“I’m still listening and learning. That’s what I do — and chip in where I can.” He adds that the time commitment has thus far been less than expected, and he would tell anyone considering getting involved the following: “Just join. It’s not going to hurt anything, and you are going to learn something new. So go for it.”

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ecoming a stay-at-home dad finally gave Jeff Johnson the bandwidth he needed to join a MAC committee, and it’s with club families firmly in mind that he approaches his new position. The former Adidas inbound shipping coordinator grew up at the MAC and brings both his own history and the current member perspective to the Fitness Committee.

“There’s no other place where you can do just so many different sports. As a kid, I was on the swim team, did karate and boxing with Mr. Durst, and then racquetball with Hank Marcus for a while. If there was something else I wanted to try, it was available,” he recalls.

This awareness of all that the club offers serves him well as he continues to learn about club operations and his committee’s role in helping to determine policy and drive events that engage the whole community.

“My experience has been very positive so far. It’s fascinating just how many committees there are — it’s like a spider web!” Johnson

The Fitness Committe is planning the second year of the Junior Combine.

The Fitness Committee’s Jeff Johnson raises the bar during Papi Ferunaj’s Olympic Weightlifting class as part of his continued enjoyment of club offerings.

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20s/30s Vegas Nights Pool Party Cassie Heller and Wyatt Fay, of the 20s/30s Committee, discuss their Athletic Series with Kay Hallmark from Member Events.

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o paraphrase a classic ad slogan, the Member Events Committee doesn’t make a lot of the events you attend, it makes a lot of the events you attend better. As the umbrella group overseeing all of the club’s Social Committees, its members serve as liaisons between Member Events and each committee, ensuring MAC happenings are consistent with best practices and informed by the latest data and governance direction.

Dr. Kay Hallmark nicely symbolizes this inherent interconnectedness. Starting her governance journey on the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, she became the first chair of the Community & Heritage Committee when it was launched to engage members through related events.

“Because it was a new committee, I wanted to make sure it was successful, so when I rolled off, I decided to apply to Member Events, and I requested that I be a liaison back to Community & Heritage,” she explains. After her first year on Member Events, it was time to pick a new committee to work with, and 20s/30s seemed like a dynamic group finding creative ways to keep a pivotal section of the membership entertained.

“They’re a great group, a lot of fun to work with, and I enjoy it,” Hallmark says of the experience so far.

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Keeping Committees Connected & Aligning Club Happenings

The 20s/30s Committee has been planning its new Athletic Series, including a Forest Park Hike & Brewery Hang and Pickleball Social, which Hallmark has contributed to by advising the committee on the necessity of volunteers and other recent developments. She then carries relevant details back up the committee chain, ensuring the evolving event has board approval.

Hallmark has also learned not to judge an event by the number of registered members

alone. In regards to 20s/30s’ recent Vegas Nights Pool Party, she was initially concerned about attendance, but when she realized the number of guests young members were bringing, she saw new possibilities.

“I brought it to the attention of Member Events, and they said, ‘It gives nonmembers an idea of what to look forward to if they were interested in joining the MAC.’ It was $5 for nonmembers, so of course you are going to have tons of people come in, which is a great opportunity for the club.”

Hallmark says that, like herself, 20s/30s is “really interested in getting a broad range of members and perspectives together,” and likewise, the experience of serving MAC governance has brought her closer to the community as a whole and a curated collection of individuals.

“Definitely makes me feel more connected.

I have met so many wonderful people, and I know a lot more what’s going on at the club than ever before. I’ve also gone to more events than in the past,” she points out. “I talk to people from other committees and find out what they are doing, like Family Events especially, and then I am able to talk to my friends and say, ‘Hey, you should check this out. This is what’s going on!”

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want this message to go out to the seniors at the club. If they believe that the Senior Committee is something they need, then they need to be very supportive of its offerings because it only exists as long as the desire of the seniors is there for what it’s offering.”

So says Vicki Taglafico, the chair of MAC’s newest committee and a former CPA and director of investor relations who long ago learned that the key to crisis communications is staying on message. As such, she has another she’d like to share with her fellow club seniors: “I also believe this committee gives them a voice, which is invaluable because sometimes it’s very hard as a single person, or a small group, to make a dent in a population of more than 20,000.”

Given that seniors make up more than a third of MAC’s total population, getting their own committee is an idea whose time has very much come. That’s not to say that it didn’t entail hard work to get it up and running, but that if said demographic spends its collective capital of influence, who knows what it might accomplish?

Less than halfway into its first year of existence, the committee is still working to define itself, and Tagliafico says she and her fellow members are inspired by their peers. “This community is very hungry for events that

Encouraging the Strength of a Curious Community

challenge their mind and body and provide additional skills. Many of them are interested in discussing technology and learning new things. They really devour knowledge.”

In order to keep up with this insatiable appetite, Tagliafico says the Senior Committee had to “hit the ground running with no shoes on,” taking charge of preexisting programming such as monthly lunches and Senior Mix & Mingles. They also are reinvigorating MAC Talks with a new series that will bring in leadership from the Japanese Garden, Oregon Ballet Theatre, and the James Beard Public Market.

Sydney Baer, Gary Pape, and Mary Kay Rodman attend a Senior Mix & Mingle.

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Senior Committee Chair Vicki Tagliafico reviews her messaging on the Second Floor Terrace, where the group often hosts its Mix & Mingles.

But she’s already excited by the possibilities of the 2027 committee year, which begins in April and will see the planning of 2026 go into effect. “We’re still trying to figure out the scope and capabilities of what the Senior Committee can be. Next year should be much more reflective of what we see as senior wants because we will have had much more time to evaluate. One of the most important things we can do is set up a foundation to support the ability to maneuver and stay adaptable to the changing wants of seniors.”

“The senior community at the MAC is very strong. Not only that, it’s very involved.

It has tons of institutional knowledge and experience in what works and what doesn’t,” she adds. With that, she further hones her earlier messages.

“It’s never too late to be on a committee, and it doesn’t necessarily have to be ours.” Tagliafico suggests the Family Events Committee, for example. “It’s the perfect place for someone older who doesn’t have as many responsibilities and wants to engage with younger people. This committee system is ageless and continues to work because we continue to believe in it as a club.”

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The Engagement Committee exists to make sure those choices are grounded in what members actually think, do, and need. Not assumptions.

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Boards. In conversations at the club when we’re asking questions or gathering perspective. In board decisions, where we advocate for the member view alongside operational, financial, and facilities considerations.

If you have thoughts on how the MAC can better serve its members, we want to hear them. Here’s how:

he Engagement Committee advises the Board of Trustees on how the MAC serves its members today and where it’s headed tomorrow. We listen to what members say, watch how they use the club, and study where the industry is going. Then we bring that perspective to the board to help shape the MAC’s future.

Member Survey

Why This Committee & Why Now The MAC is 135 years old and has never been more relevant to more people. Our membership is bigger, more diverse in interests, and more digitally connected than ever. That’s a gift. It’s also a responsibility.

The way members experienced the MAC in 1996 is not the way they experienced it in 2016, or how they experience it today. The way they’ll want to engage with the club in 2036 is being shaped right now, by choices we make this year and next.

The Engagement Committee exists to make sure those choices are grounded in what members actually think, do, and need.

Not assumptions. Not the loudest voice in the room.

What We’re Working On Three board charges guide this committee’s work. Each board charge has a dedicated subcommittee of member volunteers doing the detailed work. Every committee member sits on two of the three subcommittees, so no charge moves in isolation.

• Charge 1: Setting the club’s KPIs. Working with staff to identify the 3 – 5 measures that best tell us whether the MAC is serving members well and setting targets for 2027 and beyond.

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Listening, Learning & Leaning into the Future

When input is needed on an upcoming decision, we review the growing library of responses from our always-available MAC Member Survey. Open to all members, all of the time.

Annual Member Survey

• Charge 2: Interest groups. Building a framework for smaller, member-led communities inside the club so members can find their people around shared interests, life stages, and passions — without the time and oversight required to stand up a formal committee.

• Charge 3: Member feedback framework. Making sure member input from all channels feed real decisions, real changes, and real communication back to members. Sounding Boards remain the primary way members share feedback in the moment. The framework is what happens after: how that feedback gets routed, prioritized, acted on, and reported back so members can see the impact of what they share.

What You Can Expect From Us You’ll see us in a few places. In The Winged M, sharing what we’ve learned from the Annual Member Survey and Sounding

Once a year, we ask bigger questions to shape next year’s priorities and long-term strategy. See the results on page 16.

Sounding Board Had a great experience? Something fell short? Tell us directly. Submitting a sounding Board takes less than 5 minutes, and you’ll hear back from club leadership.

Satisfaction Score Once a quarter, after checking in, we’ll ask one quick question: how likely are you to recommend the MAC to a friend? You can add context. It helps us spot trends and act on them fast.

And if you see any of us around the club, please stop us to chat. Listening is literally the job.

— Jason Hickox, Engagement Committee Chair, and Derek Pratt, Director of Engagement

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ATHLETICS COMMITTEE

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ach quarter, The Winged M highlights the vital role of MAC members and the committees that shape the life of the club. For this special committees issue of The Winged M, Athletics Committee Chair Erica Chiotti shares her experience with the system overall, and what it has brought to her life at the MAC and beyond.

Winged M: Tell us a little about yourself and your family’s connection to MAC. Erica Chiotti: Our family has been part of the MAC for many years, and it has truly become our second home. Between exploring athletic and social events, dining, and spending time with friends, there’s rarely a week that goes by without one of us at the club. My husband, daughter, and I have all found different ways to connect here, and as our daughter has grown up through MAC athletics, we’ve built lasting friendships and countless memories. The club has been such an important part of our family’s life.

WM: What inspired you to get involved in committee service, and what ultimately led you to chair the Athletic Committee?

EC: I initially joined the committee system because I wanted to give back to a community that had given so much to my family.

Other members of my family were on committees and they spoke about their experiences in such a positive way, which inspired me to join the Family Events Committee. I quickly realized that committees are where members build connections, have fun, and meaningfully contribute to generating great experiences for others. Serving alongside

Connecting Members to Events in Motion

passionate volunteers and staff gave me a much deeper appreciation for everything that happens behind the scenes. My committee journey led me through the Triathlon & Running, Member Events, and Nominating Committees. When the opportunity came to serve as Chair of the Athletic Committee, I was excited to help support all 24 Sport Committees and advocate for athletics across the club.

WM: You’ve mentioned that becoming chair has encouraged you to explore new athletic offerings at the club. What have you tried, and has anything surprised you?

EC: One of my personal goals as chair has been to experience as much of the club as possible. I’ve tried sports, fitness classes,

Erica Chiotti records times for the Spring Sprint Triathlon.

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and activities that I probably never would have signed up for otherwise. Some highlights include: ’80s Climbing Night, enjoying strawberry shortcake with the Early Birds, participating in the MAC Mile and Decathlon, successfully landing a backflip at a gymnastics clinic, watching our talented artistic swimmers, attending the Golf Expo, Hip-Hop Class and cheering on the MAC Swim Team! Every experience gives me a better understanding of what members love and what makes each program unique. The biggest surprise has been discovering just how many incredible opportunities exist at the MAC. Even after years as a member, I’m still finding new activities, meeting new people, and appreciating the expertise and enthusiasm of our staff and volunteers.

WM: What do you find most rewarding about committee service?

EC: Without question, it’s the people. I’ve had the opportunity to work with thoughtful, generous volunteers who genuinely want to make the club better. There’s something incredibly rewarding about bringing together different perspectives, solving problems collaboratively, and knowing that your work helps create positive experiences for fellow members.

It’s also been a wonderful way to build friendships and connections across the club.

WM: What would you say to a member who’s considering applying for a committee but isn’t sure they’re qualified or doesn’t know what to expect?

EC: I would tell them to apply! You don’t need to be an expert or have any experience.

What matters most is your willingness to listen, contribute, and care about the future of the club. Committee members bring a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives, and that’s exactly what makes the committees stronger. You’ll learn a lot, meet incredible people, have a chance to make a meaningful impact, and have tons of fun.

Committee service is one of the best ways to deepen your connection to the MAC. It’s an opportunity to give back, learn more about how the club operates, and help shape its future. Whether you join a Sport, Social, or other committee that aligns with your interests, I encourage members to get involved.

The friendships, experiences, and sense of purpose that come from serving are well worth it, and I truly believe our club is stronger because members choose to volunteer their time and talents.

­— Erica Chiotti, Athletics Committee Chair

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SKI & SNOWBOARD COMMITTEE

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hat do you do when your entire sport depends on snow — and the snow never really arrives?

You pivot.

During the 2025 – 26 season, Mount Hood experienced one of its lowest snow years in decades. Every lane we normally used for training became unusable. Nearly every race was relocated, rescheduled, or canceled.

Even our end-of-season barbecue had to move when 50-mile-per-hour winds joined the party.

For MAC Ski & Snowboard, this was more than an inconvenience. Our athletes, coaches, and parents spend winter weekends driving long hours, strapping on helmets, goggles, layers of warm clothes — and, yes, occasionally spandex — before throwing themselves down a mountain. When the mountain refuses to cooperate, the entire program is tested.

This season, our community answered that test together.

The Ski & Snowboard Committee worked alongside our coaches, MAC staff, and families to solve one problem after another. We partnered with the Meadows Race Team

Turning a Season of Disruption into a Show of Resilience

and Cooper Spur Race Team to find terrain and make training possible. Schedules were written, scrapped, and rewritten. Families adjusted. Coaches improvised. Athletes kept showing up.

And then, on the final day of the season, the sun came out.

After a winter in which nothing seemed to align, suddenly everything did. Nearly 200 athletes, parents, and coaches gathered to celebrate the season. For the first time all year, we were able to set a small course down our normal training hill.

It wasn’t the biggest course we had ever run, but it may have been one of the most meaningful.

That final day captured what this community had demonstrated throughout the season.

Resilience is not pretending that difficult circumstances are easy. It is meeting each disruption together, adjusting the plan, and refusing to lose the joy that brought us to the mountain in the first place.

Skiers and snowboarders call that joy “stoke” — the fundamental, almost primal thrill of being on the mountain. This season, stoke required persistence. It meant long drives toward uncertain conditions. It meant creating meaningful training on imperfect terrain. It meant parents, volunteers, coaches, and athletes turning toward one another rather than allowing disappointment to pull them apart.

The Ski & Snowboard team found a way to enjoy their sport through challenging weather conditions this winter.

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That is why being named the MAC’s 2026 Athletic Committee of the Year is so meaningful. The recognition belongs to everyone who made this improbable season possible.

Darryl Fowler and I have both had the privilege of raising our families through this program. We have watched children begin in Youth Ske League, advance into racing or the glorious insanity of freeride, and return to the mountain alongside parents

and grandparents. My own father is still out there at age 74.

This season proved that MAC Ski & Snowboard is more than a collection of programs. It is a resilient, dynamic, wearyour-heart-on-your-sleeve community.

The snow did not always show up.

If you have questions or are looking for additional ways to volunteer with the club, email committees@themac. com. The Committee Support Team can guide you through any information about the process.

We did.

— Matt Edlen & Darryl Fowler, Chair, Ski & Snowboard Committee

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Kathleen Allen, Amy Caplan, and Kellie Senders in the Deep Water Fitness Class.

In the Water: Get Moving at the MAC How Water Fitness Benefits All Members at All Levels

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ater fitness classes at MAC offer benefits some members may not expect. Whether crosstraining for another sport, or finding a low impact way to move, see the advantages of taking part in water fitness.

Low-Impact Exercise The buoyancy of water reduces the impact on your joints, making movement more comfortable and accessible. According to the American Council on Exercise, working out in water can make you feel approximately 90% lighter, reducing stress on the body while allowing you to move freely.

Builds Strength & Endurance Water provides natural resistance in every direction, helping to strengthen muscles, improve endurance, and support overall fitness.

Improves Balance & Coordination Moving through water challenges your body’s ability to stabilize, helping enhance balance, body awareness, and coordination.

Boosts Cardiovascular Fitness Water resistance encourages your heart and lungs to work harder, improving cardiovascular health while providing a refreshing, low-impact workout.

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Increases Flexibility and Mobility The supportive environment of water allows for greater freedom of movement, helping improve flexibility, range of motion, and joint mobility.

Burns Calories The resistance of water increases the effort required for movement, helping support calorie expenditure and overall conditioning.

Supports Injury Recovery Water fitness provides a safe, supportive environment for rebuilding strength, mobility, and confidence during recovery from injuries.

Excellent Cross-Training Option Adding water fitness to your regular exercise routine can help prevent burnout, reduce strain on muscles and joints, and provide a refreshing way to complement other forms of training.

- Kristen Hoffman, Athletic Events and Water Fitness Programming Manager

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What Members Say About Water Fitness “I’ve been a lifetime member of the MAC, and my water fitness journey began in 1992 in evenings at the Sundeck Pool. I’m thrilled to see evening water fitness classes returning, including Aqua Zumba and Deep Water.

Water fitness has been a constant through every stage of my life. I continued taking classes through two pregnancies — even at nine months pregnant, I loved the joy of jumping into the pool. Later, after dropping my kids off at school, I’d head to the club to meet my water friends.

After more than three decades of water fitness, I truly believe it has helped keep my joints healthy and my body moving well.

Compared with many friends who have spent years doing only high-impact land workouts, I’ve experienced far fewer mobility issues.

The water has allowed me to challenge myself physically while protecting my body.

For me, water fitness has never been just another exercise class. It’s been a lifelong source of strength, health, friendship, laughter, and joy — and one of the greatest gifts of being a MAC member. I can’t imagine my life without it.”

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“The variety of movement and connection of bare feet on the glide board while having your balance challenged wakes up every muscle. My first glide board class I didn’t want to fall or even lift my feet up, but the learning curve was quick, and it’s a nice confidence boost and fun to now be jumping and spinning around. Getting in/on the water is an incredible opportunity that tests your core and focus in a way land workouts can’t. Every class is different, so it stays engaging!”

Cardio Glide SUP Wednesday & Friday at 7 am West Pool

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Water Running Tuesday& Thursdays at 10am 50m Pool

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“Aqua Zumba is one of my favorite ways to exercise. What could be better than dancing in the water to great music? Anybody can do it, and no one will know if you’re doing it wrong because you are chest deep in shallow water. Lorena (Lolo) makes it fun, and boy, can she move! You will leave with a smile on your face knowing you have had a great workout and a great time!”

Aqua Zumba Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5:30pm

Deep Water Tuesdays & Thursdays at 6:30pm

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See full schedule online at themac.com.

- Kristina Perkins, Water Fitness Committee Chair

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Beyond VO2 Max: The Three Other Tests That Matter Most for Health Span

By Josh Sargent, MAC Fitness Coach & PhD Candidate practical: how well your body still works in the real world. Those tests are gait speed, grip strength, and the sit-to-rise test.

Together, these three tests offer a practical picture of health span.

Gait speed shows how efficiently you move. Grip strength shows how much strength reserve you have. Sit-to-rise shows whether strength, balance, mobility, and coordination still hold together when the task becomes demanding.

That is the real value of testing. Not fear. Not labels. Clarity. The goal is not merely to add years to life. It is to keep those years active, independent, and fully your own.

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Most people hear the word longevity and think about years.

A better question is what those years will feel like. Will you still move with confidence, get up from the floor without hesitation, carry what you need to carry, and stay active enough to enjoy the life you built?

That is the idea behind health span. It is not just about living longer.

It is about staying capable longer.

VO2 max deserves its reputation, but it is only one part of the picture. At the MAC Lifelong Athlete Performance Lab, three other tests stand out because they capture something more immediate and

Gait Speed

Grip Strength

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The Floor Test That Tells the Truth

Walking speed sounds too ordinary to matter. In reality, it may be one of the most revealing markers of functional aging. Gait speed has been described as the “sixth vital sign” because it reflects the combined performance of strength, balance, coordination, confidence, and nervous system efficiency.1 In a pooled analysis of 34,485 older adults, faster gait speed was associated with better survival, and each 0.1 m/s increase was linked to a lower hazard of death.2 That is what makes it so powerful. Walking is automatic only when the system underneath it is healthy. When gait slows noticeably, it can be an early sign that reserve is shrinking. When it stays brisk and controlled, it usually means the body is still operating as an integrated whole.

Grip strength is another deceptively simple measure. It takes only a few seconds to test, but it offers a surprisingly useful snapshot of overall strength reserve. In an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses, higher handgrip strength was associated with lower all-cause mortality, lower cardiovascular mortality, and lower disability risk.3 In the PURE study, which included 139,691 adults across 17 countries, lower grip strength predicted higher risk of all-cause and cardiovascular death and was a stronger predictor of those outcomes than systolic blood pressure.4 That does not mean your hand tells the whole story. It means weakness often shows up before people realize they are losing capability. Grip strength gives that loss a number, and that number matters.

If gait speed reflects how you move through life and grip strength reflects your reserve, the sit-to-rise test reveals how well everything works together. The task is simple — sit down on the floor and stand back up using as little support as possible. To do it well, you need strength, mobility, balance, coordination, and body control.

In a cohort study of 2,002 adults aged 51 to 80 years, each one-point increase in sit-to-rise score was associated with a 21% improvement in survival.5 A 2025 follow-up study of 4,282 adults aged 46 to 75 years found that low sit-to-rise scores were strongly associated with higher risks of natural and cardiovascular death.6 It is a simple test, but it asks a profound question: When the position gets awkward and the leverage disappears, can your body still solve the problem?

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Beyond VO2 Max References 1. Middleton A, Fritz SL, Lusardi M. Walking speed: the functional vital sign. J Aging Phys Act. 2015;23(2):314-322. doi:10.1123/ japa.2013-0236 2. Studenski S, Perera S, Patel K, et al. Gait speed and survival in older adults. JAMA. 2011;305(1):50-58. doi:10.1001/jama.2010.1923 3. Soysal P, Hurst C, Demurtas J, et al. Handgrip strength and health outcomes: umbrella review of systematic reviews with meta-analyses of observational studies. J Sport Health Sci. 2021;10(3):290-295. doi:10.1016/j.jshs.2020.06.009 4. Leong DP, Teo KK, Rangarajan S, et al. Prognostic value of grip strength: findings from the Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology (PURE) study.

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Step Into Group Exercise What’s Special About Classes & Community Hands down, I would rather work out in a group setting, coached and motivated by an expert, than use the elliptical, run on a treadmill, or lift weights on my own with my playlist. Between the workout itself and the people in the studio with me, I always walk out feeling better than when I walked in.

“Which class is your favorite?” It’s impossible to answer. I love them all for different reasons, and it depends on my mood and schedule. Do I want to be pushed and challenged? Then it’s HIIT with Ace. Do I want to focus on muscles I didn’t know I had?

Then it’s MAC Strong with Val. Do I want to work on perfecting my form and technique?

Then it’s MAC Fit with Aydin. Do I want to decompress and focus on flexibility? Then it’s Yoga with Katy or Stretch with Kimmie. Do I just want to spin it out? Then it’s Cycle with Janelle, Kiersten, or Patrick.

Even the same class taught by different instructors can be a very different experience. Each instructor brings their own unique energy and intensity. The variety of classes and instructors gives members an opportunity to discover which rhythm and coaching style motivates them the most.

That variety is one of the things that makes Group Exercise so accessible and inclusive.

September’s Group Exercise Passport event is a great opportunity to explore different formats, classes, and instructors across conditioning, cycling, strength, mind/body, and

Whether you’re beginning your training or seeking a comprehensive health and performance baseline, this evaluation ensures you’re not missing any key components of healthy aging: strength, mobility, balance, cardiovascular fitness, and body composition are all measured with professional-grade precision.

Questions?

Email performancelab@themac.com The Performance Lab team is here to help with testing selection, interpretation, and next steps.

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yoga. Pick up your passport in the studios or at the Fitness Desk, get stamps as you go, and discover what Group Exercise has to offer one stamp at a time. Earn a stamp in each category for a chance to win a grand prize.

Until recently, my own Group Ex participation was limited to evenings and occasionally lunchtime. Because I was working full-time, it was important to me that there be a robust offering of evening Group Exercise classes.

This motivated me to join the Group Exercise Committee. I wanted to represent and advocate for members, ensuring that all needs, perspectives, and ideas are considered.

What makes Group Ex special goes beyond the classes and instructors. It’s also about the sense of community that comes with it. Whether sharing weights or setting up space for one another in the studios, inviting each other to try a new class, sharing words of encouragement and support, or working out together at Washington Park, these are the moments that turn a workout into a shared experience.

I encourage you to be a part of the Group Exercise community too. Join a class. Meet an instructor. Take our survey (coming soon!) and let us know what you think. Apply to be on a committee and be a voice for the community.

I’m happy to help you get started, send me an email — groupex.chair@themac.com.

­— Debbie Koesel, Group Exercise Committee

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For more information or to submit mileage, please contact Claire Galton at galtoncc@gmail.com.

Mileage as of July 31, 2026 Ann Blume 11,688 Ann Durfee 50,708 Norm Frink 22,756 Claire Galton 48,383 Dave Huffman 5,392 Robert Jarrett 1,627 Harriet Maizels 32,927 John Popplewell 7,558

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Fall Event Highlights With the launch of the Senior Committee, this issue MAC is spotlighting events they sponsor, as well as events specifically for seniors. With opportunities to connect and stay active, there’s something for every interest. Explore the fall calendar and find new ways to engage, connect, and enjoy all that MAC has to offer.

Scan the code or visit issuu.com/thewingedm/docs/2026_intro_ low_impact_senior_opportunities_guid to view more offerings.

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All 21 and older members are invited to visit Adelsheim Winery for a tasting and tour

Everyone is welcome to learn more about the Portland Japanese Garden and other Arts & Culture topics at MAC Talks.

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Seniors take over the Bistro for breakfast and learn about MAC’s history from historian Chet Orloff.

EVENTS MAC Talks: Arts & Culture The MAC Talks Arts & Culture Series is sponsored by the Senior Committee to provide educational opportunities that celebrate the creative contributions of prominent organizations and local community.

Each talk takes place at 11 am – 12 pm.

Sept. 8, Portland Japanese Garden, SSE0908 Join Portland Japanese Garden Co-CEOs Lisa Christy and Aki Nakanishi for a conversation on leading one of the world’s most acclaimed Japanese gardens and one of Portland’s most treasured cultural assets.

Sept. 22, Oregon Ballet Theatre, SSE0922 Oregon Ballet Theatre’s executive director, Shane Jewell, shares the role that OBT and the arts play in the revitalization of Downtown Portland, how the company builds a season, and what they’re working on for the future.

Oct. 6, James Beard Public Market Executive Director, SSE1006 Join Jessica Elkan, Executive Director of the James Beard Public Market, for a conversation about the seven-days-a-week marketplace, its philanthropic developer partnership, and public-private collaboration.

PHOTOS COURTESY ADELSHEIM WINERY

Oct. 20, Author Tom Hallman, SSE1020 Tom Hallman Jr. discusses why finding and writing your own story is your true legacy in life. Hallman is recognized as one of the nation’s premier narrative writers, and has won every major feature-writing award, including the 2001 Pulitzer Prize.

Senior Breakfast Bistro Takeover Saturday, Sept. 19 8 – 10 am SSE0919 The Bistro is open exclusively for MAC Seniors for breakfast 8 – 10 am on Saturday, Sept. 19. This event includes breakfast, one complimentary mimosa or specialty mocktail, and activities.

Schedule: • 8 – 9:30 am — Breakfast & Mingling • 9:30 am — MAC Buildings History Throughout Portland Talk with Chet Orloff • 10 – 11 am — Optional Walk & Learn with Historian Chet Orloff Around MAC, Stadium & Community (about half mile)

Adelsheim Winery Visit

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Thursday, Oct. 1 1 – 5:30 pm SSE1001

Connect at the Senior Mix & Mingle

This special offsite visit is sponsored by MAC’s Senior Committee.

Leave the club at 1 pm to head to Adelsheim Winery for exclusive tasting and a tour. Optional guided property walks and cellar tours also are offered during the visit. Lunch is not provided. Transportation is provided to Adelsheim from the MAC and back again.

Adelsheim is offering registrants 10% off of wine purchases on the day of the event, and 20% off the MAC-labeled Rose.

Senior Mix & Mingle Wednesday, Oct. 14 4 – 6 pm SSE1014 Relax, connect, and mingle with fellow MAC seniors in Ainsworth/Lownsdale.

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September Toastmasters

Bud Lewis Memorial Blood Drive

Mondays 7 – 8 am

Monday, Sept. 14 9 am – 4 pm CFE0914

Toastmasters is where confident speakers are made. Build strong communication and leadership skills through real practice and direct feedback. Meetings are held weekly on Zoom.

Contact memberevents@themac.com for the Zoom link or questions.

Wednesdays 12:30 – 4 pm Explore the strategic world of duplicate bridge, a variant designed to eliminate the luck factor in card distribution. These games are ACBL sanctioned, and participants can win masterpoints. The games are led by David Brower, and coffee and cookies are provided.

This event is for members 18 and older, and prior bridge experience is recommended.

MAC Comedy Club Thursday, Sept. 3 7:30 – 9:30 pm SCE0903 Load up on laughter with comedians Kyle Kinane, Monica Nevi, and host Jaren George at this intimate live show. Entry includes light bites, a bar, and table drink service.

MAC Junior Basketball Meet & Greet Wednesday, Sept. 9 6 – 8 pm BBE0909 Learn about the MAC Junior Basketball program, meet the coaches, ask questions, and find out about the upcoming season and tryouts. Light refreshments are provided.

Select September and October events and classes are presented here.

Additional experiences are listed on themac.com.

Register online! Find your event by searching the Quick Register Number (QRN) which is shown after the date and time. (Example: SCE0903)

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Duplicate Bridge

You can contribute by donating blood — and honoring the late Bud Lewis by supporting a cause about which he was passionate.

Members and guests ages 16 and older may sign up in person or online to donate.

In-person sign up is Monday, Sept. 7.

MelloMacs Open House

2025 Western Dance Series

MAC Professional Business Networking Group Wednesday, Sept. 9 SOA291 7:30 – 9 am This group meets monthly, giving members the chance to discuss challenges, successes, and hurdles facing businesses today. The group is moderated by Scott Jacobs, an organizational development professional and MAC member. He ensures that everyone has the opportunity to speak and that the subject matter is meaningful to all attendees.

Western Dance Series Sept. 11, Line Dancing Sept. 18, Country Swing Sept. 24, Two-Step 6 – 9 pm SAE0911, SAE0918, SAE0924 It’s time for a hoedown! Learn to dance a variety of Western styles with different lessons each night. Evenings include dance instruction, open dancing for a chance to try out the moves learned, socializing, and a themed buffet. Guests are encouraged to dress in western attire.

Parents Night Out Saturday, Sept. 11 4:30 – 9 pm YPE103, YPE104, YPE105, YPE120 Take well-deserved time while your kids enjoy games, art projects, active play, and new friends! Parents are free to leave the premises during these programs.

Monday, Sept. 14 6 - 8:30 pm MME0914 Learn about the choral group and participate in a casual rehearsal before their upcoming season. No audition is required to join the fun, but registration is.

Dinks & Drinks: Fall Brawl Friday, Sept. 18 6 – 8:30 pm PBE0918 Relish your chance to play, mingle, and have a ball. Never tried pickleball before? It’s no big dill — come and learn tips and tricks from seasoned players. Take a bite out of a Hawaiian plate lunch buffet, upbeat tunes, and friendly matches. All levels are welcome.

MAC Talks: Nathan Adrian Saturday, Sept. 19 11:15 am – 12:15 pm AQE0919 MAC Swim Team is hosting three-time Olympian and eight-time Olympic medalist (five Golds) Nathan Adrian for a special keynote address.

20s/30s Athletic Series: Forest Park Hike & Brewery Hang Saturday, Sept. 19 11 am STE0919 Get outside and connect with others on a relaxed group hike through Forest Park. The route ends at a local NW Portland brewery to keep the conversation going. Come for the movement, stay for the community.

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Bar & Bat Mitzvahs Birthdays Business Luncheons Celebrations of Life Family Reunions Graduation Dinners Wedding Receptions

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LOUNGE HOURS: Monday – Friday 2:30 – 6:30 pm Saturday 9 am – 2 pm PPS No-School Days: 9 am – 5 pm

EVENTS: 9 AM – 12 PM Friday, Sept. 11

Toy Story movie marathon

Wednesday, Sept. 16

Word Search competition

Thursday, Sept. 24 Keychain craft

Tuesday, Sept. 29 Chess Champions

Leif Erickson Half Marathon

Evening Literary Group

Sunday, Sept. 20 7 – 10 am TRE0920

Tuesday, Sept. 22 7 – 8 pm

The MAC Leif Erikson Half Marathon returns, offering a dynamic 13.1-mile course that showcases Portland’s natural and urban landscapes.

The course travels through Forest Park before winding through Northwest Portland streets and finishing at MAC. Celebrate post-run with a brunch buffet and mimosas.

Parents Day Out Sunday, Sept. 20 10 am – 4 pm YPE106, YPE206 Time off-site for parents and fun for kids.

Juniors enjoy games, art projects, active play, and new friends! Parents are free to leave the premises during these programs.

History Book Club Monday, Sept. 21 6:30 – 8 pm This month’s book is Hirohito and the Making of Modern Japan by Herbert Bix.

Join the Evening Literary Group in Kamm for a lively discussion of Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Stout.

Early Birds Oktoberfest Gathering Wednesday, Sept. 23 5:45 – 7 am EBE0923 Wake up bright and early to kick off Oktoberfest with MAC’s Early Birds! Meet at the Turnaround for fellowship, coffee, and treats.

Registration is recommended but not required.

MAC Singles & Juniors Club Championship Sept. 24 – 27 TEE0924 Step onto the court and into the spotlight at this year’s Tennis Club Championships: Singles & Juniors. Whether you’re a fierce 5.0+ player or a rising junior star, this tournament is your chance to bring the heat and take home the title.

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Junior

Open House

This 90-minute event helps junior members feel comfortable and capable around the club, covering everything from etiquette and expectations to where the fun happens.

The open house includes a tour, snacks and refreshments, and time to ask questions.

Scan the QR codes to register.

Thursday, Sept. 10 4:30 – 6 pm YPE0910 SEP26

Thursday, Oct. 15 4:30 – 6 pm YPE1015 OCT26

Thursday, Nov. 12 4:30 – 6 pm YPE1112 NOV26

Thursday, Dec. 3 4:30 – 6 pm YPE1203 DEC26

Children who are being registered must have their own member number.

To register your child on your account, email membership@themac.com.

EVENTS 20s/30s Athletic Series: Pickleball Social Thursday, Sept. 24 5 – 7 pm STE0924 Curious about pickleball? This is your chance to try it out in a welcoming, low-key setting. Start with a beginner clinic, then ease into open play. Enjoy drinks and plenty of good company.

MAC Volleyball Meet & Greet Thursday, Sept. 24 6 – 8 pm VBE0924

Mark Your Calendar & Get Tickets: The 2026-27 Broadway Across America Lineup Returns to Portland’s Keller Auditorium!

For all shows: There are only 55 tickets available per show; no ticket limit per member. All tickets to MAC Broadway shows at the Keller Auditorium are for the Orchestra Level. Sections and seat numbers are assigned closer to the show date and are based on your reservation and any seating requests noted. The ticket price includes transportation to and from the Keller Auditorium. A bus leaves MAC promptly at 7 pm.

Reservations are firm; no cancellations, transfers, or reductions in party size.

Beauty and the Beast Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027 7:30 pm SVE0105 Reservations Close Sept. 25

Hadestown Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2027 7:30 pm SVE0126 Reservations Open Sept. 16, Close Oct. 16

Clue Tuesday, March 2, 2027 7:30 pm SVE0302 Reservations Open Sept. 30, Close Oct. 30

The Sound of Music Tuesday, May 11, 2027 7:30 pm SVE0511 Reservations Open Oct. 24, Close Nov. 23

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MAC Volleyball invites new and returning families to spend an evening learning about the program, geared toward youths ages 8 – 18. Families can meet coaches and get information about the upcoming season, including tryouts, tournament and practice schedules, overall commitment, and more.

Fall Family Festival Friday, Sept. 25 5:30 – 7:30 pm SFE0925 This cozy, colorful evening is packed with fun for all ages — from a petting zoo to seasonal photo ops, pumpkin decorating, and handson activities that celebrate the best of the season. Waitlist only.

MAC Squash Invitational Doubles Exhibition Sept. 25 – 26 SQE0925 Come see the top 10 doubles squash players in the world at this doubles exhibition at MAC! Enjoy high level squash play, along with drinks. No registration required.

Fall Smash Squash Tournament Sept. 25 – 27 SQE0925 The Fall Smash is one of four dynamic adult tournaments in the MAC Squash Tournament Series. This event in the series offers a Monrad-style draw, which sets it apart from other tournaments in the series.

Whether you’re chasing PSA points or looking for spirited match play, this series is your home for adult squash competition.

October Toastmasters Mondays 7 – 8 am Toastmasters is where confident speakers are made. Build strong communication and leadership skills through real practice and direct feedback. Meetings are held weekly on Zoom.

Contact memberevents@themac.com for the Zoom link or questions.

Duplicate Bridge Wednesdays 12:30 – 4 pm Explore the strategic world of duplicate bridge, a variant designed to eliminate the luck factor in card distribution. These games are ACBL sanctioned, and participants can win masterpoints. The games are led by David Brower, and coffee and cookies are provided.

This event is for members 18 and older, and prior bridge experience is recommended.

MAC Synchro Masters Exhibition Friday, Oct. 9 7 – 8 pm ASE1009 Get ready for an evening of elegance, athleticism, and a whole lot of sparkle! Cheer on MAC Synchro Masters at the Artistic Swimming Masters Exhibition, where they’ll dazzle and delight with spectacular routines before heading off to compete at the 2026 Masters Championship.

Portland Handball Classic Oct. 9 – 11 HBE1009 Watch the pros and compete for glory at this annual handball tournament. This exciting WPH Pro Tour stop brings top talent and local legends together for a weekend of action-packed play.

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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities Leif Erickson Half Marathon Sunday, Sept. 20 VOL0920 Sign up for one of the number of opportunities — bike alongside participants to provide assistance as needed, man the aid and water station, and direct racers down the appropriate course path.

Fall Family Festival Friday, Sept. 25 5:30 – 7:30 pm VOL0925 The committee is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to create memorable experiences by assisting with crafts and running activity stations. Email lbonsignori@ themac.com to sign up.

Halloween at MAC Saturday, Oct. 24 5 – 8 pm VOL1024 Assist with activities in the Turnaround, pass out candy, and help members have a great time throughout the club! Email lbonsignori@themac.com to sign up.

Junior Combine Saturday, Oct. 31 9 am – 1 pm VOL1031 Assist at a variety of athletic testing stations and cheer on the kids as they showcase their speed, power, and agility. Details and assignments will be shared ahead of time.

Turkey Trot Thursday, Nov. 26 7:30 – 9:30 am VOL1126 MAC needs volunteers to help direct participants along the 5k Family Turkey Trot route, which starts and ends in the Turnaround, following a beautiful course along sidewalks in NW Portland.

Jingle Bell 5k Run Saturday, Dec. 19 8:30 – 10:30 am VOL1219 MAC needs volunteers to help direct participants along the 5K Family Jingle Bell route along sidewalks in Northwest Portland, starting and ending in the Turnaround.

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Style Salon: Vintage Is a Vibe Wednesday, Oct. 14 6 – 8 pm SCE1014

Tennis Doubles Club Championships Oct. 22 – 25 TEE1022

The Culture & Style Committee invites you to join Kaylin Allen, owner of Along the Way in Portland, for a vintage shopping and learning event at her shop. Allen discusses how to shop vintage, and Brice Terrible joins to showcase trending eye looks and skincare solutions. Bus to the shop leaves at 5:45 pm.

Grab a partner and step onto the court at this year’s Tennis Club Championships: Doubles.

There are events and division for all levels.

MAC Professional Business Networking Group

Come cheer on the MAC Climbing Team as they compete against some of the best climbers in the region.

Wednesday, Oct. 14 7:30 – 9 am SOA291, OCT26 This group meets monthly, giving members the chance to discuss challenges, successes, and hurdles facing businesses today. The group is moderated by Scott Jacobs, an organizational development professional and MAC member. He ensures that everyone has the opportunity to speak and that the subject matter is meaningful to all attendees.

Halloween Adult Climb Night

USA Climbing Bouldering Qualifier Saturday, Oct. 24 8 am – 7 pm

Halloween at MAC: Candy Land Saturday, Oct. 24 5 – 8 pm SFE1024 Members of all ages are invited to enjoy a sweet adventure throughout the club!

Follow the Candy Land path through the themed fun house, collect plenty of candy, enjoy festive games and crafts, show off your costume in the Costume Parade, and discover exciting activities around every corner.

Friday, Oct. 16 6 – 8 pm CLE1016

MAC Pickleball Championships

Step into a spine-tingling night of climbing, costumes, and camaraderie. Experience open bouldering, top-rope routes, and staff belay support for climbing across all skill levels. Plus, enter the raffle and enjoy a postclimb drink.

Are you ready for the annual MAC Pickleball Championships? Two levels of competition are offered — Open Division (4.0 and above) and Club Division (3.5 and below). Divisions include men’s doubles, women’s doubles, mixed doubles, men’s singles, women’s singles, 70+, and parent/child doubles for kids ages 13 and younger.

Squash Wrightson Cup Oct. 16 – 18 SQE1016 Head to MAC for three days of fast-paced play and fierce competition at one of the most anticipated squash tournaments on the West Coast. Top players come together to battle it out for the coveted Wrightson Cup title.

History Book Club Oct. 19 6:30 – 8 pm This month’s book is The Accidental President: Harry Truman and Four Months that Changed the World by A.J. Baime.

Oct. 24 – 25 PBE1024

MAC Racquetball Halloween Doubles Mixer Tuesday, Oct. 27 5 – 9 pm RBE1027 Get ready to scare opponents with your mad racquetball skills! This mixer-style event is open to all levels, so prepare to school and get schooled. Members may sign up as a team or solo to be paired with a fellow player.

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Evening Literary Group Tuesday, Oct. 27 7 – 8 pm Join the Evening Literary Group in Kamm for a lively discussion of The Paris Wife by Paula McLain.

Dia de los Muertos Thursday, Oct. 29 6 – 9 pm CHE1029 Remember and celebrate loved ones and family on this holiday with food, activities, drinks, and dance lessons. Don’t forget to bring an offering for the traditional Dia de los Muertos ofrenda!

Oregon State Squash Championships Oct. 30 – Nov. 1 SQE1030 Once again, MAC is thrilled to host the US Squash 2026 Oregon State Squash Championships. All members and guests are invited to watch exciting showdowns among some of the best adults in the state, including MAC members.

Junior Combine Athletic Assessment Saturday, Oct. 31 9 am – 3:30 pm EDE1031 This event challenges kids ages 8 – 18 to test their athletic skills through 10 stations, from sprints to jumps, and more. The Fitness staff analyzes results, revealing strengths and pairing athletes with sports that fit their natural abilities.

Save the Date Tennis Mixed Doubles Club Championships Nov. 5 – Nov. 8 TEE1105 Registration Opens Saturday, Sept. 5

Triathlon & Running End of Season Celebration Monday, Nov. 9 5 – 7 pm TRE1109 Registration Opens Thursday, Sept. 10

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20s/30s Next Gen Networking

Veteran’s Day

Thursday, Nov. 12 6 – 8 pm STE1112

Wednesday, Nov. 4 7 – 9 am VET0905

Registration Opens Sept. 13

Registration Opens Saturday, Sept. 5

Turkey Trot 5k

One-Rep MACs Lifting Competition

Thursday, Nov. 26 7:30 – 9:30 am CAE1126

Saturday, Nov. 21 9 am – 1 pm FIE1121

Registration Opens Sunday, Sept. 27

Registration Opens Tuesday, Sept. 22

Father Daughter Dinner Dance

2026 Racquetball Turkey Shoot Handicap

Friday, Nov. 13, Saturday, Nov. 14 & Sunday, Nov. 15 5 – 8 pm SFE1113 – Friday SFE1114 – Saturday SFE1115 – Sunday Registration Opens Monday, Sept. 14

Mother & Son Brunch Saturday, Nov. 14 & Sunday Nov. 15 11 am – 2 pm SFE11141 – Saturday SFE11151 – Sunday Registration Opens Monday, Sept. 14

Tuesday, Nov. 24 5 – 9 pm RBE1124 Registration Opens Sept. 25 at 12 pm

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