The Winged M December 2015

M U LT N O M A H AT H L E T I C C L U B

DECEMBER 2015

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Contents Featured this month

38 | Holiday Decorating 28 | Holidays at MAC 19 | Winter Class Guide insert

Hudson and Sarah Bracelin enjoy Club Lego at the Mother Son event.

Regular Features

82 | Closing Thoughts 42 | Club Scrapbook 11 | Faces in the Club

40 Communications Staff:

A d mi n i str ative

Ac tivities

Athletics

Karen Cumbers

23 | At Your Service 19 | Committee Interest 12 | Culinary 27 | Executive Committee 24 | In Memoriam 25 | MAF Honorariums 7 | Manager’s Column 27 | New Members 5 | President’s Column 21 | Seniors 9 | Sports Shorts 26 | Transportation 20 | Website

52 | 20s/30s 52 | Balladeers 53 | Book Groups 53 | Culture and Style 54 | Family Events 54 | Junior Events 48 | Listen and Learn 54 | MACnet 54 | McAlpin Award 54 | MelloMacs 55 | Social Activities 46 | Theater 50 | Toastmasters 46 | Trail Blazers 46 | Winterhawks

62 | Banquet of Champions 73 | Early Birds 73 | Exercise & Conditioning 74 | Handball 75 | Karate 58 | Personal Training 70 | Ski 76 | Squash 76 | Synchro 72 | Tennis 66 | Triathlon & Running 77 | Volleyball 77 | Walking & Hiking 68 | Wellness 64 | Yoga

Communications Coordinator

Lisa House

Advertising Sales Rep

Michole Jensen

Communications Director

Jenna Miller

Web Coordinator

Julia Omelchuck

Graphic Designer/Ad Services Coordinator

Joseph Palazzo

Electronic Graphic Designer

Tony Roberts

Communications Manager

Chris Zoucha

Digital Marketing Manager

Call Communications at 503-517-7220.

The Winged M (USPS 483-210) is published monthly by Multnomah Athletic Club at 1849 SW Salmon Street, Portland, Oregon 97205. Telephone the club at 503223-6251. Advertising from members and nonmembers is accepted by The Winged M. The deadline for space reservation is the first of the month preceding issue date. Advertisers in The Winged M are not endorsed by Multnomah Athletic Club unless otherwise noted. Publisher’s national advertising representative is Fortius Media: Larry Eder, 608-239-3785.

For questions concerning mailings and subscriptions, call 503-517-7276. Subscription: $1.50 per year paid through club dues. Periodicals postage is paid at Portland, Oregon. POSTMASTER: Send change of address to Multnomah Athletic Club Member Services, 1849 SW Salmon Street, Portland, Oregon 97205. ©2015 Multnomah Athletic Club.

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

78 | Advertiser Index 14 | Calendar of Events 79 | MAC Marketplace 78 | Member Numbers 78 | Sport Results

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On the cover December is a time for celebration at MAC. The Holiday Decorating Committee spends countless hours transforming the club into a winter wonderland before the Holiday Open House on Thursday, Dec. 3. Read about MAC’s tireless deocrating crew and check out all the events the club has in store for the season in the Holiday Guide on page 28. Cover illustration by Holly O’Leary.

Next month in The Winged M: • Banquet of Champions • 125th Annual Meeting December 2015

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ADMINISTRATIVE PRESIDENT’s column

I President David Horstkotte Vice President Doug Dawley Treasurer Robert Nunn Secretary Scott Sakamoto

Trustees

Linda Higgons Janice Marquis Scott Stevens Mike Wells Todd Husband Laura Martin Marlis Miller Robert Radler Committee Chairs 20s/30s Elizabeth Mitsky Athletic Lorne Dauenhauer Balladeers Jay Maxwell Basketball Doug Post Budget and Finance Robert Nunn Culture & Style Linda Iverson Cycling Chuck DeVoe Dance/Group Exercise Victoria DuVal and Ann Gerson Decathlon Mark Bussey Diversity Admissions Irma Valdez Early Birds Susan Hale Exercise & Conditioning Joe Murphy Family Events Tony Cirino and Amy Lindgren Golf Debbie Bensching Gymnastics Lee Rumaner Handball Andy Kangas Holiday Decorating Jean Malnati House Tim Gillette Junior Events Ella Howe and Estella Pecoraro Junior Programs & Facilities Robin Becic Karate Don Dominguez MelloMacs Scott Schaffer Member Events Carol Robertson Membership Tom Sidley MerryMacs Dinda Mills Outdoor Activities Program John Patridge Pilates Marybeth Stiner Polar Bears Don Morris Property Grant Yoshihara Racquetball Kurt Lender Ski Brandon Hayes-Lattin Social Activities Alex Page Squash Amy Gaddis Strategic Planning Kim Sisul Swimming Nancy Hinnen Synchro Rebecca Kaponoske Tennis Julia Hall Triathlon & Running Ben Cornett Volleyball Lee Whitaker Walking & Hiking Jim Van Lente Yoga Meris Gebhardt www.theMAC.com

hope many of you are able to attend the Holiday Open House Thursday, Dec. 3, to appreciate the hard work of MAC’s holiday elves, who have spent hundreds of hours transforming our beautiful club.

Beginning the day after Thanksgiving, the David Horstkotte president Holiday Decorating Committee, chaired

by Jean Malnati, implemented plans they’ve been working on all year long, transforming our club into the perfect setting for their 2015 theme, “Tinseltown Holidays.”

Dozens and dozens of members volunteered their time to turn the club into a showcase of holiday splendor with the able assistance of Member Events Specialist Mandy Beasley, Maintenance Manager Larry Shoop, and their respective teams. Make it a point to visit the club during this busy month and thank these fine folks for their efforts.

As we all know, what goes up must come down, and the committee could use your help beginning Saturday, Jan. 2, with Holiday UN-Decorating. Please lend a hand to help make quick work as the decorations are packed away until next year.

Timbers Tickets The Portland Timbers have made quite a run at the MLS Championship, and MAC’s Stadium Terrace has been sold out for every game. Registration for terrace seating is usually seamless, but the combination of both the website and telephone system being overloaded at the same time caused considerable frustration for too many members attempting to purchase seats for the November playoff games. Our sincere apologies are in order. On the bright side, At Your Service Supervisor Kevin Pollack and his staff had backup plans ready to go once the problem was identified, and the lottery for the final home game went very smoothly. Better yet, our new website, set to debut next month, is more than capable of handling a high volume of transactions, which should provide adequate capacity to handle Stadium Terrace sales, class registrations, court reservations and anything else MAC chooses to pursue.

5-Year Survey A big thank you is in order to each of the 3,577 club members who completed the 5-year Survey in October. This year’s survey was available only online, as it was a

responsive model and dug deeper on a variety of topics based on members’ indicated interests. The goal of the survey was to explore members’ attitudes and level of satisfaction with MAC programs, activities and facilities, and provide data and insights to help guide MAC strategic planning.

Survey respondents were almost equally split between male and female, and over 77 percent were frequent club visitors, entering the club on a weekly basis. One third of the respondents have children who participate in MAC programs. Newer members of less than three years’ tenure comprised 12 percent of respondents, providing valuable insight to the relative value of programs and facilities for members who have recently joined MAC. Preliminary results were generally quite positive, while not surprisingly, there is room for improvement in a variety of areas. The Winged M remains the most utilized communication tool; “staying fit” and athletic programs (for adults and children) are key drivers for using and joining the club, and “existing friendships” are a major draw for new members. Continued grievances include a lack of parking, crowded classes and facilities and offerings that “fit my schedule.” Members supported improvement or expansion of the Exercise and Conditiong Room, outdoor experience (Sun Deck Pool) offerings, and an “espresso Wi-Fi café.”

See the January edition of The Winged M for a detailed analysis of the survey results.

Join a Committee One of the first jobs for the next club president is to appoint over 600 club members to help guide the future of our club. An amazing 48 different committees are listed on the Committee Interest Form this year. Please consider how you can lend MAC your time and talent, and review the many options available.

The form is available online or with At Your Service and is due by Thursday, Dec. 31.

Be careful out there Our Salmon Street crosswalk must be one of the busiest uncontrolled crossings in the city. With the shorter days, please be extra vigilant for pedestrians when driving.

Members can return the favor by not mingling at the crosswalks or burying their heads in cell phone texts as they meander across the street. In the garage as well, drivers can move to the side of the aisle when waiting for a car to leave and prevent backing up a long line of cars. The club’s busiest time of the year is approaching and little courtesy and common sense can make everyone’s club visit more enjoyable. WM December 2015

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ADMINISTRATIVE Manager’s column

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

write this column having just returned from the Jesuit High School Financial Aid Luncheon, where the featured speaker was my friend John Gladstone. John is the president of Jesuit High School Norm Rich General Manager and is serving in his final year as he prepares for retirement. His remarkable career spanned 49 years at Jesuit.

John’s job and my job are similar in many respects. We each serve large communities, attempting to enrich the lives of students or members, and serving our constituents respectfully, compassionately and with love for our institutions and our jobs. John serves as a mentor, someone I respect and try to emulate. I’ve known him for the past nine years as he served as inspiration to our children. John is everyone’s best friend. He has surrounded himself with a very talented staff that works hard to always be at their best.

I will miss John’s leadership and the way he made the lives of his students, staff and parents a remarkable experience every day.

As I go about being your manager, I, too, have surrounded myself with or inherited very qualified directors who help me support and lead our organization to better places.

Assistant General Manager, Chief Financial Officer and my right hand, Tim Arbogast, leads Controller Heather Bulloch, who manages the club’s business office, including budgeting, forecasting, compiling and reporting the financial statements, and everything else to do with numbers. Tim’s other direct reports include Josie Henderson, who directs and manages Members Services, Member Events, Mporium and Guest Services for the club. Our membership is 20,000 strong and has wants and needs that she proudly delivers. Facilities Director Elsa Lemoine manages the maintenance and housekeeping departments, all capital budgeting, and capital and maintenance projects. Tim also works hand in hand with Alison Beppler, who handles human resources for our work force of 575 full- and part-time employees.

I work with Athletic Director Ed Stoner, who works with 26 committees, personal trainers, athletic members, coaches and all things athletic. Ed’s knowledge and expertise is valued and important for the betterment

of sports. Food and Beverage Director Cameron McMurry oversees restaurants and lounges, catering, meeting rooms and the kitchen and wine lists. Lastly, I work with the Communications Director Michole Jensen, who manages all areas of communications, from The Winged M to the website, posters, graphic design and logo use. I am supported by Melania Oppat, who does all the heavy lifting from behind the scenes and keeps me on schedule and task. She also works directly with the Board of Trustees to keep them in the know and connected to all aspects of the club.

Every one of our directors do amazing work and make Multnomah Athletic Club a better place. My job is not easy; however, it is much easier with the outstanding teamwork each director practices, and leadership they offer to managers, supervisors and our frontand-heart-of-the-house staff. I am grateful to be serving with them.

The board has tasked me with finding a worthy successor when I retire. I plan to work for several more years – even if I win the lottery – but have pledged to train my successor to ensure a smooth transition, with the future of the club and our members’ best interests as our No. 1 goal.

Holiday Season The holiday season at MAC is underway.

Turn to page 28 for a full list of memorable events this year. I encourage everyone to join us on Thursday, Dec. 3, for our Holiday Open House in Tinseltown; enjoy gingerbread building with your children or grandchildren, and a prime rib and gingerbread buffet before and after the magic moments. The Giving Tree is a very special way of making someone else’s holidays quite special and is available at the entrance to the club. There is no better feeling than making someone’s Christmas a bit more special at a challenging time in life. There are fashion shows, special tournaments and MAC community celebrations, Children’s Holiday Party and brunch followed by the Let’s Rocket! Family New Year Eve’s Party.

Lastly, after all the celebrations, festivities and competitions, the club is always ready and willing to serve its members with inspiration and challenges for those willing and able to practice wellness, personal training and exercise.

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy New Year! WM

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ADMINISTRATIVE sports shorts

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

t’s the most wonderful time of year, so the song goes.

However, if you are like me, it also can be a taxing one when considering what gift to give. What do they talk about? Where do they like to go, and what do they like to do? Well, Ed Stoner since most reading this Athletic Director article belong to MAC, an athletic club, how about something to support fitness? Here are just a handful of healthy ideas for this holiday season, a few of which can be found and used here at MAC. There also are more links to lists and additional information on the Athletic Directors’ page on theMAC.com.

For those just starting to work out: Consider a personal training session. A trainer can guide workout rookies appropriately so they do not hurt themselves, and those who use a trainer are more likely to achieve their desired goal. A sweat-repelling yoga mat can provide a comfortable base on which to stretch and enjoy one’s mind-body practice. A Trigger Point workout recovery kit, foam roller, or massage also might help to recover from those initial workouts as well.

For the more active: The app-controlled Skylock bike lock can secure their ride to the club. Wearable technology from heart monitors to iWatches and everything in between can help remind, track and support one’s workout regimen; and headphones from Bluetooth Beats to underwater buds for the iPod to ear warmers with headphones cover entertainment and motivation in nearly every element.

For the fitness fanatic: If basketball is of interest, a 94Fifty Basketball and app can track your dribbling and shots to maximize performance. The Zero Sleep Manager can help maximize your sleep. For food intake, try a digital food scale or pre-packaged food delivery options.

Options for every level: Don’t have enough time after workouts? Try Dove’s Dry Shampoo.

Socks, long laughed at, now have many technical options for comfort and performance.

Apparel, in general, provides numerous options, from touchscreen running gloves to leggings to sweatshirts. There are even UV Skinz, should you have a sunshine getaway planned as well. And, if not, get a Happy Light to keep those gray days at bay.

I hope during the hustle and bustle of this holiday season, you find that perfect gift for those who matter most in your life – as well as time for yourself to enjoy the gift of the club itself. WM

Cross Country OSAA 6A State Championships, Lane Community College, Eugene, Oct. 31 Girls 1st, 6A – Ella Donaghu Nike Cross Northwest, Eagle Island XC Course, Boise, Idaho, Nov. 14 3rd – Ella Donaghu

Tennis USTA U.S. Open Grand Slam Mixed Doubles Tournament, Vancouver, Wash., Oct. 2-4 1st, 7.0 mixed doubles – Catherin Go and Kristopher Kobin

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

T.O.N.E. Training • OpTimizaTiOn • nuTriTiOn • EducaTiOn

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A new 10-week healthy living, lifestyle and wellness program with registered dietitian Tysen Christensen.

OPTION ONE: Beginning Monday, Jan. 4.

Weekly mandatory meetings at either 6:30 p.m. on mondays or 6:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.

Register at theMAC.com WE104

OPTION TWO: Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 6.

Weekly mandatory meetings at either 10 a.m. or noon on Wednesdays.

Register at theMAC.com WE106 This weight-loss program focuses on education and making lasting changes to maintain healthy goals, eating patterns and exercise. Options include personal training at a discounted price to optimize the program. The cost is $150. add three personal training sessions for $345.

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FACES IN THE CLUB Kaki Brenneman recently was named the 2015 Pacific NW USTA League Female Captain of the Year. Every year, Brenneman captains two tennis teams, a women’s team and a mixed doubles team. Many of these teams have won their flights, won the city playoffs, and moved on to USTA Sectionals. But more importantly than on-court success, Brenneman is inspirational to her teammates. She puts team first and herself second.

She is organized and thoroughly researches opponents. Her post-match write-ups are not only informative, but upbeat, inclusive, humorous and full of gratitude. Kaki makes every minute enjoyable for those around her, whether they be teammates or opponents.

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

Member coach Dan Warthen coached a New York Mets pitching staff that was among the best in Major League Baseball this year. The Mets won the National League before falling to the Kansas City Royals in five games in the World Series. Warthen pitched for the Expos, Phillies and Astros in the 1970s before embarking on a coaching career that began in 1981.

Warthen has held the Mets pitching coach position since 2008, and was featured, along with his staff, in the July 20 edition of Sports Illustrated.

The coach has lived in Portland during the offseason since playing a stint with the Portland Beavers in 1979. Warthen puts on clinics each winter at the club. Check theMAC.com for details.

Dave Preston qualified for the 2016 edition of the Ironman World Championships in Kona after three great triathlon performances this year. He won his age group (60-64) at the recent Ironman Lake Tahoe by 53 minutes.

Tahoe is one of the most difficult courses in America, with a start at 6,200 feet and a ride over a 7,200-foot pass. He finished in 11 hours, 33 minutes, putting him in the top 10 percent across all age groups. Preston was also first in his age group at the Ironman 70.3 St. George and second in his age group at the Iron Man 70.3 Victoria. Preston teaches in the University of Oregon’s Portland-based Oregon Executive MBA program.

Scholar athlete Ella Donaghu collected her third consecutive state cross country title during the OSAA 6A Championship Meet at Lane County Community College in Eugene.

Donaghu finished the 5-kilometer course in 17:26, breaking the course record by nine seconds, and becoming one of just six Oregon runners to win three state title while in high school. Including track and field, Donaghu now owns seven state titles.

She followed up her victory in the OSAA meet with a victory in the Nike Border Clash meet that pits Oregon against Washington. Donaghue was the only runner in the girls race to break 18 minutes. She recently committed to Stanford.

Hannah Siemens recently received the received the Stephanie Turner Teaching Award for 2015. Siemens has been involved in Aquatics from a young age. After childhood swim lessons, she began swimming competitively at age 8, and continued through high school.

That experience led her to start working as a lifeguard and instructor starting in 2009. Hannah started working at the MAC in May 2014 as a swim instructor and lifeguard, and was recently promoted to the role of swim school coordinator.

Her skills as an instructor are in high demand and she is requested by many swimmers.

She easily relates and engages with all ages of swimmers.

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Dylan Bird has been involved in aquatics at some level his entire life, including playing water polo in high school. Bird was hired at MAC in the summer of 2012 and received the Stephanie Turner Teaching award in 2015. He possesses many key attributes of an instructor and uses these to great success when teaching. He understands the needs of his swimmers and has a passion for seeing progression and improvement over time. He is always working to become a better swim instructor.

Without fail, he comes to teach with a positive attitude and genuine enthusiasm for his swimmers. He is an incredibly creative teacher with children of all levels.

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Culinary

Food and Beverage Manager Colby Hayden, center, talks bourbon with Kentucky legends, Jimmy Russell, left, and Eddy Russell, after a skeet shooting session during Portland Cocktail Week this fall.

Wild Turkey Hits the Mark M

aster Distiller James C. Russell, or Jimmy to anyone who has ever shaken his hand, has been making bourbon in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky at the Wild Turkey Distillery for 54 years. Growing up just five miles from the distillery, Jimmy followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, learning time-honored traditions and techniques uniquely suited to the heart of bourbon country.

It’s a small community who have mastered bourbon, and within this brotherhood, Jimmy Russell has a reputation as “the master distillers’ master distiller.”

From the first selection of grains through the distillation and aging process, he has fused experience and wisdom to create the finest examples of America’s spirit.

It was this history and reputation that led me to choose Russell’s Reserve Single

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How to Buy a Bottle MAC’s single-barrel Wild Turkey is the Brown Bottle Society’s featured whiskey for December and available for purchase in the restaurants. Want to purchase a bottle? Tenth Avenue Liquor Store is selling bottles exclusively to MAC members. Please bring proof of membership with purchase.

Barrel as our next Brown Bottle Society offering. The Men’s Bar team tasted samples until we landed on a 114.7 proof, dark caramel finish, 9-year-old bourbon.

Odds have it, one week after I sent our selection to Wild Turkey, I was invited for an afternoon with Jimmy and his son, Eddy, also a master distiller, for skeet shooting

and whiskey training with some of the top bartenders in the country during Portland’s Cocktail Week. My excitement was quickly replaced with attempting to remember my Boy Scout marksmanship merit badge training more than a decade ago.

That afternoon, I promise in this order, was one of skeet shooting (hit about 40 percent of my targets – didn’t remember much of Boy Scouts), whiskey training (took some good notes), and whiskey tasting (drank all the whiskey). Jimmy and Eddy were extremely hospitable and knowledgeable and it was an amazing experience that reconfirmed my decision to choose Russell’s Reserve as our next single barrel for the MAC. Big thanks to the Russells and the Wild Turkey family. Slante!

–Colby Hayden WM

ADMINISTRATIVE Culinary cALENDAR

Prime Rib and Gingerbread

Holiday Brunch Buffet

Goodlife Beer Dinner

Enjoy the club’s family Prime Rib & Gingerbread Buffet before the Holiday Open House festivities. Seating is at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, in 26 Founders. The cost is $35 for adults; $12 for children ages 5-11; and free for children ages 4 and younger, plus a 20 percent service charge ($7 adults, $2.40 children). The menu currently is being developed. Register online or call At Your Service at 503-517-7235.

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Be part of the MAC tradition and join friends and family for an elaborate Holiday Brunch Buffet that coincides with the Children’s Holiday Party in The Ballroom. There are seatings at 11 a.m. and noon Sunday, Dec. 20, in Ainsworth/Lownsdale. The cost is $20 for adults; $10 for children ages 5-11; and free for children ages 4 and younger, plus a 20 percent service charge ($4 adults, $2 children). The menu currently is being developed. Register online or call At Your Service at 503-517-7235.

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The Sports Pub’s December Tasting and Pairing Dinner features Bend’s GoodLife from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19. Sous Chef Deanna Bascom has designed a special a la carte menu to pair with the Bend-based brewery’s beers. The evening includes tastings of select GoodLife brews, and each entree includes a pint of beer. Entrees start at $15. Reservations are not accepted. There is free child care for the evening if you attend the dinner in the pub. Reservations required for child care by calling 503-517-7215.

Top 10 Reasons to Book Your Holiday Party at the MAC

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year.

Dance your mistletoes off.

Lots of options for merriment, from DJ’s and dance floors to a visit from Santa.

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Throw a holiday party your friends and staff will want to attend. Ten friends or 350 employees – we have the perfect space for your event.

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It doesn’t take a red nose to find your way to MAC. Great downtown central location with convenient parking.

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Even a Grinch on your guest list will have a fabulous time. Super friendly, enthusiastic catering staff to help with details.

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Enjoy the Holiday Season.

Imagine watching the snow fall from the ballroom windows.

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Timing is everything. Plan now for a stress-free holiday party.

Chefs who are eager to help with menu choices from naughty to nice.

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The weather outside is frightful, but your holiday party at MAC is so delightful.

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Price is right. Even Scrooge can’t complain.

Call MAC Catering at 503-517-6600 to hold space for your holiday party!

Wine Club Offers Great Prices, Expert Advice

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ign up for MAC’s new wine club to receive a host of benefits at the Men’s Bar and wineries up and down the West Coast. Benefits include: • Members receive 10 percent off of bottle purchases at the club and free admission to the annual Wine Stock event in the ballroom.

• A free glass of the featured wine with your dinner purchase on Wine Wednesdays.

• VIP treatment and exclusive early reservations to all wine dinners and events.

• Wine for less than retail prices that you can pick up here at the club.

• A personal sommelier at your disposal to help you with all of your wine needs.

• Show your card at a variety of wineries in the Willamette Valley, Napa and Washington state to get great deals and special perks.

You get all of this for only $25 per month, which is billed directly to your account. To join or learn more, stop by the Men’s Bar or call 503-517-6630. WM

Restaurant Hours Men’s Bar: Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

Saturday 5-9 p.m.

MACtinis: Monday-Saturday 4-9 p.m.

Sports Pub: Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

Saturday 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Joe’s: Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

Saturday/Sunday 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

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December 2015 cALENDAR OF EVENTS picks of the month

Early Birds Christmas Breakfast

20s/30s Winter Wonderland Thursday, Dec. 17 8 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 18 5:45 a.m.

Enjoy a #TBT-style party in the Climbing Gym.

Enjoy breakfast and a Columbia Sportswear fashion show.

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No Registration required

Let’s Rocket!

Family NYE Party Thursday, Dec. 31 6 p.m.

Ring in the new year with this family-friendly celebration.

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Tuesday, Dec. 1

Sunday. Dec. 6

MAC VIP Night at the Portland Trail Blazers vs. Dallas Mavericks, Moda Center, 7 p.m.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Keller Auditorium, 1 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 3

MAC Toastmasters, 6:30-8 a.m.

Gymnastics Skills Meet, sessions start at 2 p.m.

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

Prime Rib Buffet, Men’s Bar, 5-9 p.m.

Holiday Open House & Tree Lighting Ceremony, festivities start at 4 p.m.

Prime Rib and Gingerbread Buffet, 5 p.m.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Keller Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 7

A Night with Bud Lewis at the WWII Exhibit, Oregon Historical Society, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 4 Winter Class/Camp registration opens, 7 a.m.

Family Fridays, Main and West Gym, 6-8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 8 Holiday Fashion Show, Ballroom, 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

Holiday Fashion Show, Ballroom, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 9

2015 McAlpin Award nominations due, Member Services, 5 p.m.

MACNet, 7:30-9 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 5

Holiday Fashion Show, Ballroom, 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

OSAA Football Championship, noon Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Keller Auditorium, 2 p.m.

Brown Bottle Society, Men’s Bar, 5-9 p.m.

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Family Fridays, Main and West Gym, 6-8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 12

Sunday, Dec. 13 Tiny Tots Holiday Open Gym, Main Gym, 9 a.m.-noon Gymnastics Boys Holiday Clinic, Gymnastics Arena, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Holiday Smash tennis event, 4-6 p.m.

Monday. Dec. 14 MAC Toastmasters, 6:30-8 a.m.

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

Tuesday, Dec. 15

Friday, Dec. 11

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

Early Birds at Williams Sonoma, 5:45-9:45 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 16 Light and Lobbies, 6-8:30 a.m.

Important MAC Phone Numbers View a complete list at theMAC.com

Phone No. Department

Enjoy three Family Friday events in December, including a special Frozen Family Friday on Dec. 18. Family Fridays are held in the gyms.

Monday, Dec. 21

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

MAC Toastmasters, 6:30-8 a.m.

Thursday, Dec. 17

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

Tiny Tots Holiday Open Gym, Main Gym, 9 a.m.-noon 20s/30s #TBT Winter Wonderland, Climbing Gym, 8 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 18 Early Birds Christmas Breakfast, Ballroom, 5:45-6:45 a.m.

Tiny Tots Open Gym, 9 a.m.-noon MAC Red and White Classic, 50-meter Pool, 5-7 p.m.

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

Peacock Lane Run, Turnaround, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 22 Tiny Tots Holiday Open Gym, Main Gym, 9 a.m.-noon

Thursday, Dec. 24 Club hours: 5 a.m.-6 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 25

Frozen Family Friday, Main and West Gym, 6-8:30 p.m.

The club is closed

Saturday, Dec. 19

MAC VIP Night at the Portland Trail Blazers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, Moda Center, 7 p.m.

Swim IMX Challenge, 50-meter Pool, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

Supper Club, Men’s Bar, 5-9 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 20 The Sun Deck Pool closes today and reopens Monday, Jan. 18 Tiny Tots Holiday Open Gym, Main Gym, 9 a.m.-noon Children’s Holiday Party, Ballroom, 10 a.m.-noon Holiday Brunch Buffet, Ainsworth/ Lownsdale, seatings at 11 a.m. and noon

Saturday, Dec. 26

503-517-7500 Aquatics Office 503-517-7235 At Your Service 503-517-7525 Athletic Services 503-517-7200 Business Office 503-517-6600 Catering 503-517-7215 Child Care 503-517-7220 Communications 503-517-7522 Dance 503-517-2315 Executive Office 503-517-7535 Fitness Office 503-517-7515 Group Exercise Hotline† 503-517-7560 Gymnastics Office 503-517-7570 Junior Sports Office 503-517-2350 MAF 503-223-6251 Main Club Line 503-517-7276 Member Services 503-517-7574 Outdoor Department 503-517-7548 Personal Training 503-517-7585 Squash Office 503-517-7592 Tennis Office 503-517-7290 The -M-porium 503-517-2335 The Salon †Phone number is a recording.

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

Club Hours

50/50 Wine Club, Men’s Bar, 5-9 p.m.

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

Monday, Dec. 28

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

MAC Toastmasters, 6:30-8 a.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 29 Registration opens for Jan. 29 Junior Dance, 8 a.m.

Thursday, Dec. 31 Let’s Rocket! Family New Year’s Eve Party, 6-9:30 p.m.

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

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

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animals and the relationship between a pet and its owner. They learn the unique needs of low-income pet owners, the factors that cause people to give their pets up, and how to spot abuse and neglect. They care for the animals and their companions.

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OHS partners with Oregon State University’s Veterinary College, where students learn about the physiology of

Our behavior specialists work one-onone with cats, dogs, or horses mistreated in the past. They partner with our amazing foster volunteers, who offer safe homes while an animal begins to trust again. Even the hardest cases can find their forever home.

A RISING TIDE OF LOVE When you get right down to it, the reason that Oregon is the best place for pets is that Oregonians love and honor animals.

It’s working with state legislators to pass laws that reflect that belief. It’s teaching veterinarians who can bring that to every animal—and person—they encounter. It’s the person who cares enough to notice that a dog down the street looks a little too thin, a little too sick—and picks up the phone to call the OHS Investigations hotline.

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ADMINISTRATIVE

Serving on a committee requires a serious time commitment, but it’s not all work. The new Junior Programs and Facilities Committee won last year’s best table award at the annual All Committee Dinner.

Get Involved – Join a Committee Fill out a committee interest form by the end of the year to join the committee system

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AC is driven by its active committee system, and joining a committee is one of the best ways to get involved with the club. From budget issues to family-friendly parties, committees have a hand in virtually everything that happens at the club.

MAC’s committee system is made up of nine standing (major) committees, eight event committees and 26 sport committees. MAC’s committee system is open to young, old, new and lifelong members. Adult resident members may apply for any committee except the Junior Events Committee; only junior members may apply for that committee.

Courtesy and athletic members may serve on committees, but not as chair.

Committee members work side-by-side with professional staff and member coaches to plan and carry out policies and programs.

The leadership, expertise and camaraderie shared by committees create a unique community spirit.

Participants must commit the time and energy necessary to be a responsible committee member. Some committees look for members with specific qualifications or prior committee experience. Members do not need a reference to serve on a committee.

Get Involved Submit a Committee Interest Form (at the information wall or at www.theMAC. com) to the Executive Office by the Thursday, Dec. 31, deadline.

Standing committees Standing committees are defined by the club bylaws and report directly to the Board of Trustees. Event committees report to the Member Events Committee, and sport committees report to the Athletic Committee.

Committees work in partnership with staff.

Standing committees include: Athletic, Member Events, Budget and Finance, Diversity Admissions, House, Junior Programs and Facilities, Membership, Property and Strategic Planning.

Sport committees Sport committees represent the voice of members in athletic and sport activities.

Through committee meetings and other input, these committees communicate to staff and the Athletic Committee the needs and desires of participating membership. In addition, the committees communicate policies and promote athletic activities to participants. All sport committees report to the Athletic Committee, a major committee of the Board of Trustees.

Sport committees include: Basketball, Cycling, Dance, Early Birds, E&C/Decathlon, Golf, Group Exercise, Gymnastics, Handball, Karate, MerryMacs, Outdoor Activities Program, Pilates, Polar Bears, Racquetball, Ski, Squash, Swimming, Synchronized Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Triathlon and Running, Volleyball, Walking and Hiking, Water Fitness and Yoga.

Event committees Event committees, also known as activity committees, represent the voice of members in MAC social activities. Through committee meetings and other input, these committees communicate to staff and the Member Events Committee the needs and desires of participating membership. In addition, the committees communicate club policies and promote social activities to participants.

The event committees plan certain activities, provide volunteer help or event preparation, and provide ideas and volunteers to prepare for and assist at events. A Member Events Committee liaison attends meetings to serve as the communications link between the Board of Trustees and the event committees.

The eight event committees are: 20s/30s, Balladeers, Culture and Style, Family Events, Holiday Decorating, Junior Events, MelloMacs and Social Activities. WM december 2015

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Coming Soon: A Better Website MAC launches a new website and user-friendly app in 2016. magine logging onto theMAC.com and registering for classes and courts effortlessly. In 2016, this will become a reality here at the club. We built a new website with your wants and needs put first and with efficiency and security at the forefront of every decision we made.

In the past, the club has struggled with balancing the extensive volume of active information and finding a website that would allow our MAC community to perform registrations

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and reservations by the thousands with ease and reliability. The new site is built on a platform provided by Amazon that will handle high volume and ensure consistency across all web servers. In doing so, you will have seamless access from anywhere in the world. The site is also responsive, so no matter if you use an iPad, laptop or desktop to access the new site, you get a very similar experience.

We are also introducing new mobile apps available for both Android and Apple devices with online access to class registrations, as well as two-click tennis court reservations. The app also allows you to

receive notifications from the club about pertinent information you have chosen to receive. From this time forward, all club information will be at your fingertips whenever you want it.

Building a strong foundation for the website is key in meeting current member expectations and preparing for the expectations of future members. Moving forward, your MAC online experience will be all about you. Your habits. Your goals. Your classes. Your interests.

The website will be customized individually to fit you and provide you the latest information every time you visit. WM december 2015

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n October, a group of more than 100 seniors shared their thoughts about club activities and programs during a special senior forum sponsored by the Ad Hoc Wellness Committee. The event was an opportunity for members age 65-and-over to learn more about club programs and discuss ways MAC can better serve seniors.

The forum featured presentations on current club offerings available to seniors and participation levels by seniors. The presentations were followed by a question-and-answer session. Seniors were also asked to write down their priorities or what new activities they wanted at MAC. The club has already acted on feedback from the forum and is working to spread the word about existing activities that may appeal to seniors.

Senior-friendly classes One of most requested items were senior classes on smartphones and social media.

On Jan. 27, MAC offers Smart Photos with SmartPhones, a class detailing how to take great photos with a smartphone or tablet, and how to organize and fine-tune those shots.

During the spring session, MAC offers Social Media Jumpstart. For details, see the Class Guide inside this issue.

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Balance and Posture Classes Another popular request was a special balance and posture class. MAC’s Fitness Department offers a free class at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Gymnastics Arena. For more information, see page 58.

Several seniors have asked for a regular place and time to socialize at the club. To that end, MAC’s culinary team is offering Senior Happy Hour. Seniors can enjoy happy-hour pricing in the Sports Pub on Wednesdays from 3-5 p.m., starting Dec. 2.

Chair Aerobics In November, MAC began offering a chair aerobics class in the Gymnastics Arena from 9:45-10:15 a.m. on Thursdays. Instructor Jennifer Hanson has students work on upper body strength and core stability.

Current programming There was significant interest expressed in a senior committee and the idea is being discussed by the Board of Trustees. Current club programming is rarely senior-specific and usually open to any member; however, many classes and activities currently enjoy at least 50 percent senior participation. Many seniors enjoy the camaraderie of being with all member ages and do not want to limit activities to being for seniors only.

Those attending the forum pointed out that they often had conflicts with the days and times of activities currently offered, or disliked the expense associated with them.

Space considerations limit the club’s ability to offer some activities. Other activities require the club to charge participation fees to help cover a portion of the cost while the club covers the rest. In cases where space is not a factor, staff is already making plans to move forward with new programming. WM

ADMINISTRATIVE At Your service

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AC’s At Your Service Department fields a lot of questions. As in, thousands each month. Over the past year, they’ve discovered that MAC actually has a number of programs and services that fly under members’ radar.

This month, At Your Service Supervisor Kevin Pollack shares a few of those items.

Gee, I didn’t know I could bring in as many social guests as I wanted. What are the rules for social and athletic?

• A six-month Kevin Pollack pilot program has been approved to allow juniors 15-17 to introduce athletic and social guests.

• Members may introduce a reasonable number of social guests. There is no limit to how many times a guest may visit socially. All social guests need to be legibly signed into the social register at any of the entrances.

• Athletic guests who live more than 50 miles away from the club may visit once every 90 days. The member must be with the guest at all times.

• If the guest lives outside of 50 miles, they may visit four times a year up to 2 weeks at a time.

• Guests who live outside of 50 miles may visit the club without the sponsoring member present.

Gee, I didn’t know the club will scan documents to be emailed. How does that work?

• Members can visit At Your Service to have their documents scanned.

• There is no charge to have a document scanned and emailed.

Gee, I didn’t know the club has day use locks or lockers available. What are the specifics for this?

• There are day-use lockers in all of the club locker rooms.

• In the event that the member or guest didn’t bring a lock, At Your Service has a small supply of locks that can be checked out.

• If the lock is not returned by the specified time, a charge of $5 will be applied to the account to pay for the lock. WM

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In Memoriam Anita Norcop Angus Feb. 3, 1926-Sept. 19, 2015 Anita Norcop Angus was born Feb. 3, 1926, in Oxnard, Calif., and passed away Sept.

19, 2015, in Portland. She was 89.

Growing up in Los Angeles, Calif., Anita attended St. Gregory’s Grade School, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy and Los Angeles High School. She also attended the University of Southern California.

While at USC, Anita received the Outstanding USC Senior Woman Award and was president of the Associated Women Students. She was a formidable debater and, among other awards, was named Western States Debate Champion. Her distinguished performance in study and leadership led to an invitation to join Phi Beta Kappa. She was also a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. USC awarded Anita a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1947.

After graduating, Anita was off to Mexico and then to Europe for graduate study. On the ship to Europe she met Alan Logan, who would become her first husband.

Anita and Alan were married in 1950 and moved to Portland in 1953. They had a son, Christopher. Alan died in 1960.

Anita was fluent in several languages and, for a number of years, taught foreign languages in California and in Portland at Grant and Washington high schools. In February 1968, Anita married Maxwell Woodward Angus and retired from teaching. They met at a Multnomah Club dance.

During their many happy years together, Anita and Max loved to dance and rarely missed the opportunity to do so. They regularly attended Quarterly Club dances and summer picnics, were committed tennis players, and never missed the annual Fiji (Phi Gamma Delta) Fling, Max’s annual fraternity reunion. Anita’s sewing group, the Bridlemile Guild and book group were favorites.

Anita and Max traveled throughout the world. After Max retired, they spent winters in Palm Desert, Calif. They were loyal USC Trojans (Anita) and Oregon Ducks (Max) football fans. Anita and Max even traveled to Tokyo, Japan, to attend an exhibition game between the teams. Much to Anita’s delight, the Trojans won.

Anita’s and Max’s grandchildren held a special place in their hearts. Max passed away in 2004. Not one to remain idle, Anita was actively engaged in community service throughout her life. She served on boards and committees of many organizations, including

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Catholic Charities, Catholic Family Services, Northwest Service Center, Cable Access, and the Southwest Hills Residential League. Anita also served as president of Oregon Right to Life. She broadcast for “Seeing Sound” on KBPS for more than 15 years, regularly visited patients at Mt. St. Joseph Nursing Home, delivered Meals on Wheels with Max, and was an active member of MAC and St. Thomas More Church for more than 50 years. Most recently, Anita attended St. Anne Catholic Church.

Anita is survived by her brother, James Norcop (Toronto, Canada); son, Christopher Logan (Teresa); grandchildren, Ana Angus Beltran (Roberto) and Margret Logan; great-grandsons, Max and Alexander Beltran; and nieces, Jane and Nancy Angus. Anita was preceded in death by her husband; brother, John Norcop; and grandson, Logan Angus.

Remembrances may be made to the Oregon Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association or a charity of your choice.

Delbert Brenneman Feb. 4, 1950-Aug. 23, 2015 Delbert Brenneman died Sunday, Aug. 23, after a brief but valiant battle with cancer.

He died as he lived – bravely, gracefully and peacefully, with humor and his beloved family by his side.

A lifelong Oregonian, Del was born and raised in Albany. He graduated from Oregon State University, magna cum laude, where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. Del earned his law degree at the University of Oregon where he was a member of the Order of the Coif.

Del is survived by his college sweetheart and wife of 39 years, Kaki; sons, Mark (Sharon) and Tom (Kathleen); brother, Cal (Patty); and two nieces.

In his 39-year law career, Del was a partner at Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, Hart Wagner, and most recently was with Sather, Byerly & Holloway.

Del was a fierce Timbers supporter, an avid tennis player at MAC, and loved to travel with his family. He reveled in the opportunity to make those around him laugh, even if it was at his own expense.

Donations in Del’s memory may be made to the following organizations: American Red Cross, Oregon Chapter, 3131 N. Vancouver Ave., Portland, OR 97227; the research arm of the National PKU Alliance at www.npkua.org; and Providence Cancer Center, Providence Portland Medical Foundation, Cancer Research, 4805 N.E. Glisan St., Portland, OR 97213. Share your favorite memories of Del on the guest book at: http://bitly.com/del-memories.

Jean (Blair) O’Neill July 24, 1920-Oct. 12, 2015 Jean (Blair) O’Neill died Oct. 12, 2015.

She was 95.

Jean was born July 24, 1920, to Verna Barker Fithian and Robert Graham Fithian in Portland. At an early age, she took the surname of her loving stepfather, Dr. Harry C. Blair.

Growing up, Jean was affectionately known as “Blairs” by her many close lifelong friends. She attended Catlin Gabel School, Lincoln High School and went on to study at the University of Washington, where she was an active member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority.

In December of 1941, Jean was on the island of Oahu, a witness to the bombing of Pearl Harbor. In 1942, she and Lieutenant George Ernest Smith were married in Columbus, Miss., later moving to Sacramento, Calif., with their two young children.

In 1964, Jean married Captain Edward Alexander O’Neill. They shared many happy years together, living in San Francisco, Carmel, Calif., and Portland. Jean made friends easily, and kept and cherished them.

She loved the opera, theater, visual arts, knitting, reading, travel and lively discussion. She was always an active member of her community, supporting many local and national charitable organizations.

Jean was an excellent golfer, learning the game in Neskowin, where she spent many happy summers with family and friends. She will ever be lovingly remembered for her generosity, kindness, loyalty, spirit of adventure and very keen wit.

Jean is survived by her sister, Molly Fitzgibbon; daughter, Katharine (Kacey) Joyce; granddaughters, Anna Joyce and Stephanie Smith; and great-granddaughters, Angelina and Iris Maldonado. Her beloved son, David Blair Smith, preceded her in death.

Alexandra (Shaw) Woodworth Jan. 14, 1952-Oct. 4, 2015 Following a brief illness, Alexandra “Alex” Woodworth passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, with her family at her side.

Alex was born Jan. 14, 1952, in Portland, to Mr. and Mrs. Milton Stebbins Shaw, and later raised by her mother and stepfather, Dr. William W. Howard. She grew up in Portland and attended Alameda, Fernwood, Irvington and West Sylvan schools, and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1970.

She attended Oregon State University, where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and graduated from Portland State University in 1975. She also attended Portland Community College and became a registered dental hygienist.

ADMINISTRATIVE Alex worked for Dr. Frank Halvorson, and later she worked part-time for her brother, Dr. John P. Shaw, until she retired in 2004. Alex met her husband, Thomas D. Woodworth, at the Young Adults Group at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral and they were married Nov. 22, 1980. Their daughter, Emma Alexandra-Elisabeth, was born in 1987, and Alex devoted her energy into raising Emma through many activities at St. Thomas More School and later, Jesuit High School. She was a lifelong member of MAC and a member of the Town Club and the Junior League of Portland.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas D.; daughter, Emma; mother, Emma-Jane Howard; brothers, John P. Shaw and David M.J. Howard; sister, Jane A. Martin; and numerous nieces and nephews. We will forever remember Alex’s wisdom, sweetness, generosity, extraordinary cooking, and love of her many dogs, cats and horse. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Remembrances may be made to Jesuit High School, 9000 S.W. Beaverton Hillsdale Highway, Portland, OR 97225, in her name. WM

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ADMINISTRATIVE Transportation

Conserve and Save, Take MAX to MAC

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he popularity of the Timbers creates demand for parking at and near the clubhouse on game days. Thousands of fans coming to Providence Park create traffic congestion and parking headaches.

To alleviate these problems, MAC encourages members and guests to use public transportation.

The Parking Structure quickly fills to capacity with members viewing the games from MAC’s Stadium Terrace, and those attending at Providence Park. MAC rents space in nearby lots for complimentary member overflow parking, and nonmembers are charged a fee to park.

TriMet and MAC provide an incentive for members and guests to use Portland’s convenient public transportation when commuting to the club. On any day of the week, the Concierge Desk exchanges a TriMet ticket or transfer for a free return ticket on the same day. On major congestion days, including Timbers’ game days, members receive two tickets per receipt. Exchanges are limited to the date on the original ticket or transfer.

Using public transportation is a great way to avoid the member Parking Structure during busy times that are posted as parking alerts on the front page of the club’s website.

The concierge gladly assists members and guests with TriMet bus and MAX schedules and route information upon request.

Multnomah Athletic Club is served by the King Hill MAX Light Rail Station at Southwest 18th and Salmon Street, as well as several bus routes. MAC was actively

involved in financing the Kings Hill Light Rail Station to encourage members and guests to use alternative transportation to the club. Taking light rail or a bus is a great way to contribute to the health of the environment and avoid overcrowding in the member Parking Structure.

For more information, contact At Your Service at atyourservice@themac.com or 503-517-7235. WM

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The Path to Club Dues and Fees

In late November or early December, the club’s Board of Trustees determines if club dues and fees are increasing for the following year. Most members discover the change when they open their statements in early January or by reading the President’s Column in the January Winged M. The path to determine dues and fees begins in May. The process starts when committees and staff begin budget meetings, the Facilities department begins budgeting for capital projects, and countless meetings take place where every aspect of the operating and capital budget is open to discussion.

The Budget and Finance sub-committee reviews the draft operating and capital budgets by the staff and presentations are given by each Director or department manager. Once the subcommittee approves both budgets, they move to the Budget and Finance committee for approval and then on to the Board of Trustees for final approval. The Board of Trustees holds a special board meeting to review and approve the final budgets. Dues are calculated based on the operating budget. Any changes in dues begin in January which are included in member’s January statements as well as being published in the January magazine, the website and on Mformation sheets. WM

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This year, one of the goals is to publish the dues early on the website so look for updates in early December.

New Members

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Greg Fullem is an attorney at Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt, P.C. Alison Miller works in health care management at Providence Health Plans.

Jill Oshiro is a retired engineer.

Senior Family Aaron and Jessica Grimmer own The Picnic House.

Jonathan and Lisa Howe. Jonathan works in software design at Microsoft.

Jake and Lovely Laban NP-C. Jake is general manager of Skin by Lovely.

Lovely is medical director of Skin by Lovely.

Gwen Rudolph, CPC, is recruiter, legal at Boly:Welch.

Eric Stoltz and Luanne LittletonStoltz. Eriz is a software engineer at Nvidia. Luanne is a retired high school math and science teacher.

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Celebrate the holidays at MAC with family-oriented socials and activities to burn off extra holiday calories and excess energy for childen on break from school.

The December holiday guide showcases club events and offers some great gift ideas to finish your shopping list.

The Giving Tree Tuesday, Dec. 1, through Wednesday, Dec. 16

For many years, MAC members’ generosity has meant a Christmas gift for thousands of children who otherwise might not receive anything. Starting Tuesday, Dec. 1, select a tag and return a gift no later than Wednesday, Dec. 16. The gifts are child-specific, so members are sharing both in the spirit of the season and in a special child’s delight.

Holiday Open House in Tinseltown

View the club holiday decorations at the Tree Lighting Ceremony and do some gingerbread house decorating of your own starting at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3.

4-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3

Don’t miss one of the most magical evenings of the year at MAC. This year, the Holiday Decorating Committee has focused on holiday movie classics, and invites members to spend the evening at the club with favorite holiday characters and a fun-filled atmosphere. Festivities are ongoing from 4-8 p.m. and the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place at 6:15 p.m. Activities include gingerbread house decorating (registration required), caroling, shopping at Mporium, cookies and hot chocolate, a magician, holiday balloon artist, and musical entertainment

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from the Balladeers, MelloMacs and more.

With lots of lights, great music and fellow members, this is a can’t-miss holiday event.

No registration required.

required for gingerbread making, and kits are $22 each until Sunday, Nov. 29. After that, prices increase by $5 per kit.

Gingerbread House Decorating

5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 Reservations are required. FB265

4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 Registration is required. CE101-CE102

Families may decorate pre-constructed gingerbread houses at 4:30 or 6:30 p.m. in The Ballroom and enjoy musical entertainment throughout the evening. Reservations

Prime Rib and Gingerbread Buffet Enjoy the club’s family Prime Rib and Gingerbread Buffet before the Holiday Open House festivities in 26 Founders. The cost is $35 for adults; $12 for children ages 5 to 12; free for children ages 4 and younger; plus a

Visit with Santa or climb the indoor rock wall during the Frozen Family Fridays at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12.

crafts, lunch and a movie. Gym activities also are available. For more information, contact Child Care at 503-517-7215 or visit theMAC. com. The cost is $25.

Holiday Fashion Show 20 percent service charge ($7 adults, $2.40 children). Questions? Call At Your Service at 503-517-7235.

Roger Illingworth Squash Holiday Tournaments

Tuesday, Dec. 8 and Wednesday, Dec. 9 All three shows are sold out.

The 2015 Holiday Fashion Show features retailers from Pioneer Place including bebe, Eddie Bauer, Francesca’s, Gap, kate spade new york, kitson, Scotch & Soda, Tiffany & Co. and Wilson’s Leather.

Friday, Dec. 4, Saturday, Dec. 5

Irvington Neighborhood Walk

Visit the Squash page at theMAC.com and look for emails on this new holiday singles and doubles tournament.

4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11

Child Care Drop and Shop noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 YP500

Parents can take this opportunity to get some shopping done while their children, ages 2 to 7, participate in games, arts and

Take an evening holiday lights walk through the historic Irvington neighborhood with Walking and Hiking Member Coach Laura Foster. Meet at 4:30 p.m. on the front steps of Irvington Elementary School (1320 NE Brazee Street). Walk about four meandering miles. End the evening with an optional stop at Fifteenth Avenue Hophouse at NE 15th and Brazee. No registration required.

Irv Alten Holiday Handball Classic 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 HB1213

This annual event welcomes handball players from across the Northwest and California. Players gather for this annual exchange for challenge, food and fun. Players of all levels are welcome.

Frozen Family Fridays 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12

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Continued from page 29 drink hot cocoa, or climb the Indoor Rock Wall. All children are encouraged to come dressed in their pajamas or favorite holiday attire. Family Fridays are always free to MAC members and their families. Guests are welcome; the cost is $14 per person. Come join in the fun! No registration required.

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Set the alarm, and take an early morning stroll during the annual Lights and Lobbies Walk through downtown Portland; view the decorations and light displays of local hotels and businesses. Leave the Turnaround at 6 a.m. and follow a three-mile circuitous route that passes quickly through some of the best displays in the city. Return to MAC for coffee and fresh cinnamon rolls from 7:308:30 a.m., compliments of the Walking and Hiking Committee.

The Holiday Brunch Buffet is a longstanding tradition at the club.

There is no fee to participate, but registration ensures adequate refreshments for everyone. For more information or to register, call 503-517-7539.

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The Children’s Holiday Party encourages holiday craft creativity. go ’90s glam or grunge, it’s up to you, but prizes are awarded to the best (worst?) dressed. The Climbing Gym serves as our chalet for the get-together.

The cost is $20; $22 for guests, and includes light snacks, a drink ticket and holiday swag.

For more information, call At Your Service at 503-517-7235.

Early Birds Christmas Breakfast 6:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18

The Early Birds gather in The Ballroom for this annual event, which includes a delicious breakfast, holiday music sung by MAC Balladeers, and the recognition of Mr. and Ms. Early Bird. No registration required.

Children’s Holiday Party 10 a.m.-noon Sunday, Dec. 20 ME426

Don’t miss out on the Children’s Holiday Party from 10 a.m.-noon Sunday, Dec. 20, in The Ballroom. Santa is on site for professional pictures for an additional price. Create crafts, enjoy musical entertainment, and play holiday games to celebrate the season. Socialize with fellow MAC families and enjoy a morning full of activities. All aboard on the train in the Turnaround where hot chocolate topped with marshmallows is served. Parents can enjoy a no-host bar with mimosas and bloody marys.

This event is complimentary for members.

No guests, please.

Holiday Brunch Buffet 11 a.m. and noon Sunday, Dec. 20 Reservations are required. FB290

Be part of MAC tradition and join friends and family for an elaborate Holiday Brunch Buffet in Ainsworth/Lownsdale that coincides with the Children’s Holiday Party.

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Continued from page 31 The cost is $20 for adults; $10 for children ages 5 to 11; free for children ages 4 and younger; plus a 20 percent service charge ($4 adults, $2 children). Questions? Call At Your Service at 503-517-7235.

Climbing Camps 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21; Tuesday, Dec. 22; Wednesday, Dec. 23; Monday, Dec. 28; Tuesday, Dec. 29; and Wednesday, Dec. 30 OA060-OA065

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MAC Holiday Camps 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21; Tuesday, Dec. 22; Wednesday, Dec. 23; Monday, Dec. 28; Tuesday, Dec. 29; and Wednesday, Dec. 30 JS260-JS264

These day camps offer such activities as basketball, soccer, floor hockey, dodgeball, wiffle ball, Xbox, board games and an art table. Lunch is provided, and swimming is offered if there are enough participants. For more information, contact Mike Donovan at mdonovan@themac.com or 503-517-7578.

The cost is $77; $93 for guests.

Holiday Dance Camp 1-4:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, through Tuesday, Dec. 22; and Monday, Dec. 28, through Tuesday, Dec. 29 DN914-DN915

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Studio Three. The camp culminates with a brief in-studio demonstration. Each week provides new material, so registration in both weeks is encouraged. Ballet or jazz shoes are required.

Gymnastics Holiday Camp 2-4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21; Tuesday, Dec. 22; Wednesday, Dec 23; Monday, Dec. 28; Tuesday, Dec. 29; and Wednesday, Dec. 30 GY1221 and GY1228

Gymnastics holds a three-day holiday camp, the cost is $54 for members and $60 for their guests.

Frozen Dance Camp 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23; and Wednesday, Dec. 30 DN916 and DN917

Young dancers, ages 4 and 5, play their favorite characters from the famous Disney film, while dancing to the soundtrack, participating in a tea party, making crafts, and more. Class is held in Studio Three.

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Blast into the future of space age for the Family New Year’s Eve party. This year’s event features world-renowned Amazing Bubble Man, Louis Pearl, who has been known to “make wonderful things happen with airborne orbs of soap.”

A family-friendly buffet begins at 6 p.m., followed by a DJ who takes requests, and a midnight countdown and toast. Children can participate in party games, cosmic crafts and interstellar activities.

Register early to sit in The Ballroom, 26 Founders is reserved for overflow seating.

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Generations of Holiday Decorators Share Their Creative Vision T

he word “coffin” does not typically conjure the holiday spirit. But at MAC, it means it’s time to deck the halls for December.

Larry Shoop explains that a “coffin” in MAC parlance is a 16-foot-by-30-foot homemade wooden box in which the club’s synthetic (ahem) trees are stored 11 months a year. Shoop is the club’s maintenance manager and has been on the Facilities team for nearly 30 years.

More than 20 storage coffins and their faux fir contents are but the tip of the Abominable Snowman’s iceberg.

The now-defunct Plainfield’s Mayur restaurant, a couple blocks from the club, today also houses myriad plastic bins, stacked floor to ceiling, each bursting with holiday paraphernalia.

No one knows just how many ornaments, wreaths, stars and miscellaneous holiday décor items the MAC owns and reuses each year. But the number of twinkly lights offers some perspective.

“There are more than 15,000 lights throughout the entire

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27, who is next year’s committee chair. facility in December,” Shoop reports, This year’s chair is her mom, Jean Malnati. smiling beneath his immaculately groomed The committee members’ to-do list mustache. is long. It includes selecting the festive And now is the time to pull down, crack theme (it cannot repeat for at least a open, tip out, and strategically place the decade) and its colors, and which objects containers’ contents to fulfill the club’s to reuse or repurpose. They also annual tradition. coordinate with the club’s facilities Decking MAC’s many team and round up volunteers for halls is a long-standing the four days it takes to transform club tradition. How far the club for the holidays, and the back does it go? two it requires to take it all down “Alas, I don’t know,” and pack it away. opines club historian “During the holidays, the George Vogt. “But the club chair puts in hours like it’s a fullwas doing holiday stuff way time job,” says Mandy Beasley, back.”

Member Events Specialist and At its helm is the Holiday staff liaison to the Holiday Decorating Committee, a Decorating Committee. “I’m volunteer body of about 12 personally incredibly grateful sparkle enthusiasts, who start nder for the level of commitment the their work in January for the Margaret Le chair gives, as well as the whole following December. committee. It’s not an easy job.”

They meet once every Starting on Black Friday, hundreds – if month, and as fall approaches, attend an not thousands – of collective hours go into increasing number of work parties leading making the club a very special place every up to Thanksgiving, says Margaret Lender,

December, says Lender, a research assistant in the Department of Pathology at Oregon Health & Science University.

In fact, for this year’s theme, Tinseltown Holidays, she logged more than 100 hours herself, fashioning more than 100 silver stars from construction paper, spray paint, and a very sharp pair of scissors.

But to a person, the committee members, their roughly 50 volunteers (ages 10 to 90), and Jean Malnati the facilities folks know their hours of tying, taping, stringing and schlepping up and down ladders are worth it.

“It’s one of those things where creatives work together and see our creativity blossom and grow throughout the year and see it come to fruition,” Lender says.

“Holiday decorating brings together all members of the organization in a volunteer spirit, which enhances the member experience,” Malnati says.

She adds, “I think it provides members a sense of ownership and commitment to the MAC. It starts the holiday spirit for many members as they become excited just passing by us as we decorate.”

And as they pass by the completed displays.

“Watching people’s faces is great,” Lender says. “It’s so nice to see people have a warm reception to it,” whether in the lobby, the Grand Ballroom, the High Lounge, the glass cases, the stairways, or elsewhere.

Shoop, the maintenance manager whose 15 employees are consumed every year with the décor’s heavy lifting, says, “I especially like to see the looks on the kids’ faces. It makes for a better mood for all; it just makes folks happy.”

It’s not always rainbows and unicorns.

“You do get a bah-humbug here and there,” Shoop says.

And the committee takes very seriously member feedback, Lender says, including comments about displeasing décor or themes that hew too closely to Christmas to the exclusion of other traditions, such as Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.

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Holiday Decorating Continued from page 39 always all about Christmas. It’s just more about the spirit and essence of the season.”

Malnati adds, “We do make every effort as a committee to be sensitive to the likes and dislikes of the membership. With a diverse Holiday Decorating Committee, we seem to be able to address this.”

For example, this year’s thematic colors eschew more traditional Christmas green and red for a palette of silver, blue and white.

Rose West, the committee’s historian and member since 1994, says, “We always kept on our mind to be as inclusive as possible. The point is we want people to come to the club and enjoy it.”

She recalls that one year a Trustee approached her, asking, “What if we didn’t decorate?” West says her heart sunk. A beat later the Trustee concluded: “No one would come to the club.”

West has been active in Portland for decades, in both professional and volunteer capacities, and she’s seen her share of holiday décor around town.

She says what sets MAC apart from other venues is the consistent commitment by staff and member volunteers – of all

Leann Wong, Etta Moen and Grace Wong ages and genders, she emphasizes – “Who come, participate and create community for us. And that’s even more meaningful than buying and putting up beautiful things.”

Beasley observes, “Many members make it a tradition, and we often have

parent/child teams, husband/wife teams, grandparent/grandchild teams. I think it’s something they truly look forward to.

Lender says her mom, Malnati, first got involved when going through empty-nest syndrome. Then Margaret’s younger sister,

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Claire Lender, gave volunteering a whirl, goading big sister into it, too.

“It really is a multigenerational thing,” says Margaret, next year’s committee chair.

“It’s something you get to do as a family and get all sparkled up and reap the benefits later.”

Benefits include watching others admire the worker bees’ vision and tremendous end product, as well as meeting and becoming Rose West friends with more members, she says.

This sense of bigger and stronger community goes well beyond Jan. 2, when about 30 volunteers remove the physical representations of MAC’s holiday spirit.

Shoop says there always is a letdown once December draws to a close and the bins and coffins must be restuffed with festive fronds.

“A bit of, ‘It’s over already?’ does happen,” he says. “Holiday time is so gay and jolly. And then you think, ‘Oh shoot, it’s over, now on to the next.’ But then before you know it,” Shoop says, straightening his stooped posture, “it’s Christmas time again.”

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Club Scrapbook 1. Pantone Color Institute Executive Director Leatrice Eiseman (third from right) gathers with members before speaking at the Culture & Style Color Connections luncheon. From left are Linda Iverson, Chris Tarpey, Paula O’Neil, Eiseman, Melissa Bolt and Judith Arnell.

2. Roman and Marisa Hernandez, and Nikko, Momo, Dante and Elizabeth Kang get ready to hit the dance floor at the LEGO-themed Mother Son event.

3. Junior members enjoy the new Wiggle Bridge inflatable obstacle course in the West Pool during a special Family Friday event in November.

4. Fanny Adams and Peter Hale attend the annual Mother Son event in The Ballroom.

5. Geraldine Carter and Darcy Keljo team up during the Club Doubles Tennis Tournament.

6. Jordan Anderson is prepped for donation by Red Cross Collection Technician Danny Sivaivai during the annual Civil War Blood Drive. MAC members and staff surpassed their goal by collecting a total of 127 units, with Oregon Ducks supporters donating the most.

7. Jackie Scanlon, Haley Haskins and Kayli Mcdonald have fun at October’s Junior Dance for 7th and 8th graders.

8. Shirley Hoenhe, Friends of Lone Fir Cemetery Chair Mary Faulkner and Susan Hale brave the chilly morning air during the Early Birds Spook Walk.

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Children’s Halloween Party Families enjoyed a spook-tacular event in the gyms, as Family Fridays teamed up with Family Events for the annual Children’s Halloween Party. They decorated mini pumpkins and played golf-apumpkin hole-in-one to win a prize. Children and adults dressed up and strutted the runway for the Costume Fashion Show.

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9. Apollo, Mackenzie and Indiana Hughes, Eric, Ryland and Tara Messersmith.

10. Josh Bjornsted, Jason King and Ryan Chiotti.

11. Isobel and Libby Rankin.

12. Helena Johnson and Finley McGuire.

13. Christian, Sienna and Kayla Casebeer.

14. Darcy and Piper Lambert.

15. Madison, Charles, Charles Jr. and Cameron Dean.

16. Maureen Delaney, Amy and Dylan Ottoway, Kristi and Eliana Coppa.

17. Elizabeth and Joe Lontai.

18. Michelle and Stella Lansing.

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Vesta Kilkenny

Never Too Old

Vesta Kilkenny always loved the water but never learned to swim. At age 82, she decided it was finally time to get back into the pool.

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here isn’t much water in the high desert of Morrow County, where Vesta Kilkenny grew up.

And any available drops are likely used to irrigate wheat ranches like the one where she lived. Maybe that’s why she never learned to swim.

Before last year, Kilkenny, 83, remembers only one swim lesson – her dad threw her into a pool when she was about 4 and told her that if she could make it to the other side, she could keep the dollar sitting across the pool.

“I made it,” she says, “I put that dollar in my pocket.”

It would be a long time before she made it across another pool.

Kilkenny grew up without learning to swim, but it didn’t keep her away from the water. She lived in homes with pools, and when she joined MAC three years ago, one of the first things she did was sign up for a water walking class in the 50-meter Pool, which is only 4-feet deep. She told a couple of classmates that she had always wanted to learn to swim. They told her: “Talk to Kevin.”

Kevin McNamara has been teaching swim lessons for the past 30-plus years, the past 10 of them at MAC. He has taught students of all ages and abilities, but he said he’s never had anyone quite like Kilkenny.

She told him she was going to learn to swim in two months, just in time for a cruise she had planned.

“I told her, ‘Two months isn’t much time, and the ship’s pool is going to be the size of a closet!’ She didn’t care. She wanted to learn,” McNamara says. “She sets

her mind to do something and she keeps trying. Her enthusiasm is infectious. She shows up for a lesson as excited as the 5 year olds that I teach.”

An injury kept Kilkenny from swimming on that cruise, but it didn’t dampen her spirit or desire to learn.

She got back into the pool, and eventually worked her way up to two lessons and another three sessions in the pool each week. She’s working to master her freestyle stroke, and for the first time in almost 80 years, is swimming back and forth across a pool. She has another vacation set for January, and is determined to enjoy the pool this time around.

Swimming has also helped her maintain fitness despite knee-replacement surgery and some back problems that flare up.

During her first “lesson” all those decades ago, Kilkenny was motivated by a dollar, no small sum in the 1930s. This time, McNamara presented her with a different kind of a award, a “most improved” medal he made up to recognize her achievements. It’s not much, but it’s a source of pride for Kilkenny, and one she likes to show off. Her four children all graduated from the University of Oregon, and her son Pat served as athletic director. Last year, for the Ducks College Football Playoff game, she had a viewing party and proudly passed the medal around.

“I’m not a quitter, but I do have good days and bad days,” Kilkenny says. “And when I’m having a bad day, Kevin steps in and and makes sure I keep a positive attitude.” WM

Learn to Swim at Any Age MAC swim instructors offer private lessons to adults of all ages. The aquatics programs also offers a couple of programs specifically geared toward adults.

• Adult swim classes are offered once a week in a group setting and are open to all skill levels. Instructors work with swimmers to set and achieve goals.

• The Adult Stroke Technique Swim Clinic is a group setting where participants learn the three basics of swimming: breathing, body position and propulsion. The focus is primarily on freestyle, which incorporates all three components into one stroke.

For more information on these clcasses, see the Winter Class Guide inserted in this issue.

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AC T I V I T I E S Newsies

Wizard of Oz

Winterhawks

Damian Lillard

VIP TICKETS

A Night on the Town Enjoy your next evening out with VIP tickets to the Blazers, Winterhawks and shows at the Keller.

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he Trail Blazers team up with MAC for five exciting nights of basketball this season.

Grab great seats to some of the season’s best games, including visits from the Warriors and Cavaliers.

In addition to game tickets, MAC VIP nights offer a select number of children the opportunity to greet players on their way to the court or join players on the court for the national anthem. The Courtside Kids experience allows 20 children ages 14 and younger to high five the Blazers players as they enter the court for warm-ups. The Anthem Buddies program gives 12 children the chance to stand on the court next to a Trail Blazers player during the performance of the national anthem.

Tickets are available in most seat levels, but vary per game. This year’s slate of MAC VIP games includes: • Cleveland Cavaliers - 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26 (Courtside Kids) • Golden State Warriors - 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8 (Courtside Kids) • Golden State Warriors - 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19 (Anthem Buddies) To avoid transaction fees and to take advantage of MAC group pricing, reservations and payments are made directly to the Portland Trail Blazers. VIP pregame experiences are limited and are available to the first families with children who contact Trail Blazers representative Lauren Oyadomari at lauren.oyadomari@trailblazers.com or call 503-963-3957 after purchasing their tickets.

Order at: www.rosequarter.com/macvip Password: MACVIP

A Night of Excitement with Winterhawks Members have a unique opportunity as MAC teams up with the Portland Winterhawks for a special VIP night at 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, when they face off against the Kamloops Blazers. The first 10 children whose parents contact ticket representative Paul Olenik at paulo@winterhawks.com or 971-230-2967 after purchasing tickets can ride the zamboni and fist bump players as they take the ice. Tickets are $21 for 100-level seats and include a limited-edition hat for those who purchase by Monday, Jan. 4. Be part of the action as the Winterhawks celebrate 40 years of hockey in the Northwest and attempt to make it to the Western Conference Finals for their sixth year in a row.

Order at: http://pdxhwk.us/macvip1 Password: MACVIP

Keller Season in Full Swing Join MAC members for another season of incredible entertainment at the Keller Auditorium. Seats are assigned in the order of reservations received, so reserve early to guarantee the best seats. Tickets are on sale now. Motor coach transportation is included for all shows and departs MAC 30 minutes before the performance.

The Wizard of Oz

7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10 • $75 1 p.m. Sunday, March 13• $95 Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new production of The Wizard of Oz is an enchanting adaptation of the classic, totally reconceived for the stage.

Click your heels together and join Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Dorothy and Toto as they journey through the magical land of Oz to meet the Wizard and obtain their hearts’ desires.

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7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21 • $80 They delivered the papers, until they made the headlines. Direct from Broadway comes Newsies, the smash-hit, crowd-pleasing new musical from Disney. Based on true events, Newsies tells the captivating story of a band of underdogs who become unlikely heroes when they stand up to the most powerful men in New York.

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Annie

7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19 • $75 1 p.m. Sunday, May 22 • $92 The world’s best-loved musical returns in time-honored form.

Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin and choreographed by Liza Gennaro, this production of Annie will be a brand-new incarnation of the iconic original.

Featuring a score by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, Annie includes such unforgettable songs as It’s the Hard Knock Life, Easy Street, and the eternal anthem of optimism, Tomorrow.

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listen and learn

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he Listen and Learn lecture series features speakers each month on a variety of topics. Lectures cost $5 for members and $7 for guests, and require advance registration.

Prepare! How to Plan for Natural Disasters 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12 This informative discussion is presented by the American Red Cross and covers disasters that can occur in the Pacific Northwest, such as house fires, wildfires, winter storms, earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanoes. It presents essentials of being informed, how to make a plan for your house or business, and how to build a kit.

Prepare! is a multiyear initiative created to save lives and livelihoods by preparing individuals and families, schools, businesses and entire communities to bounce back from disasters of all types and sizes. There is no cost for this Listen & Learn.

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Revisiting Easter Island’s Mysterious Past 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21 Rapa Nui (Easter Island) is widely known for its mysterious past: a remote and deforested island covered with nearly a thousand giant statues. What happened and when did it happen? Rapa Nui also has become the “poster child” for societal collapse resulting from reckless human actions. In this lecture, Dr. Terry Hunt, Dean of the Clark Honors College and Professor of Anthropology at the University of Oregon, critically re-evaluates the conventional narrative for this mysterious past. He also revisits one of the most intriguing questions: how were the colossal statues transported to

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every corner of the island? Science, history and native traditions converge in Hunt’s research on Rapa Nui’s past.

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New Discoveries, New Technologies, and why Ocean Exploration Matters 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 3 Scientists are continuing to explore the still vastly unknown ocean. The more they explore, the more their discoveries heighten people’s realizations that what they don’t yet know may have profound impacts on life on Earth as we know it. Presented by Stephen Hammond, senior scientist of marine exploration and research at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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The Portland Garden Club: A History of Gardening in Portland 9-10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22 The Oregon Historical Society presents an original glass-lantern slide show on the history of 20th-century gardens told through the lens of the Portland Garden Club. These slides were created locally by George C. Stephenson (1866-1940) on behalf of the PGC. Many of them document the famed Portland gardens of the time, including the Kerr gardens and the Frank and Meier estates. All slides have been delicately colored by hand and are screened using an original lantern slide projector circa 1940.

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Becoming a Better Communicator A

llison Grebe Lee joined MAC Toastmasters in February 2015 after attending Toastmasters meetings at a few other locations.

As a financial planning professional with Allen Trust Company, the communication skills the Toastmasters program helps develop are invaluable tools for client interactions and presentations. She is the VP of Membership for MAC Toastmasters and would welcome any questions regarding the MAC TM group or the broader Toastmasters International organization.

How did you learn about Toastmasters?

My dad, Walter Grebe, a longtime member of Arlington Club TM, encouraged me to join.

Name speakers you admire.

Cody Goldberg, Harper’s Playground, and Karen Gaffney, The Karen Gaffney Foundation, were exceptionally inspiring at TEDx Portland.

New skills you find most valuable?

Confidence building and learning proper breathing techniques through Toastmasters helps me have a calm, cool and collected delivery.

Describe how personal growth has manifest itself in you.

My listening skills have dramatically improved. In TM, we value transformational evaluations and take great pride in fostering a nurturing and positive laboratory for improvement. My kids give me a daily opportunity to practice both listening and diplomacy.

What changes in your professional life have presented themselves?

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a well-organized fashion to provide more effective information to clients, colleagues and my fellow MAC Communications Committee members.

What does your family think of your involvement with the club?

My husband, Will, is very supportive. My youngest child, Logan, is not sure why I still haven’t mastered making toast. My oldest child, Finnian, an avid MAC break dancer, encourages me to do shoulder freezes for more impactful speeches.

When do you begin preparing for your Monday morning speech?

I start researching, writing and practicing my speech a week before.

I write five or six drafts before I start timing myself and refining my delivery. I spend 20 minutes each day practicing my speech either to the mirror or to my family.

Describe a vision of yourself speaking for an important cause.

Inspiring young people to live up to their enormous potential is my public speaking dream.

Does TM help the Timbers win?

Proper breathing has certainly made me louder at games. I’m pretty sure that helps the referees with their game-day decisions.

Starting the week with MAC TM gives me encouragement boosts that last all week long.

Polish your delivery every Monday.

Join Toastmasters from 7-8 a.m. Mondays in MAC’s Game Room.

No registration required; just show up.

Any questions about Toastmasters? Contact Allison Grebe Lee at vpm@mactoastmasters.com or Meris Gebhardt at merisrg@yahoo. com. For more information, go to our website: http://www.mactoastmasters.com WM

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Activities 20s/30s committee

organizations help individuals get back into the work force by eliminating the obstacle of finding proper interview and work attire.

All members are encouraged to bring women’s and men’s business clothing and shoes to the club in January. The goal of Dress for Success is for each woman to leave with a complete outfit to help her feel confident in her interview and land a job. The Best Foot Forward program provides apparel for men seeking or starting a job that requires suits or business-casual attire. The organization especially needs men’s shoe donations.

Starting Monday, Jan. 4, members may drop off donations with At Your Service. The hours of At Your Service are 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m-4 p.m. Sunday.

The 20s/30s Committee encourages its peers to get involved. Members in their 20s and 30s are invited to volunteer for various shifts, helping to organize or deliver donations. Call Nicole Greider at 503-517-7270 with questions or to volunteer.

Enjoy a #TBT style Winter Wonderland Flannel! Friends! Fanny packs! Raid your closet for the 20s/30s #TBT Rocking Winter Wonderland, Thursday, Dec. 17. For a new twist on last year’s ugly sweater party, we’re throwing it back to the ’90s. Geo-print leggings? Oversize windbreaker? Neon ski suit?

Crop-top turtleneck sweater? Go glam or go grunge, it’s up to you, but prizes are awarded to the best (worst?) dressed. The Climbing Gym serves as a ski chalet from 8-10 p.m.

The cost is $20/$22 for guests, and includes light snacks, a drink ticket and holiday swag.

Register online at theMAC.com or call At Your Service at 503-517-7235.

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Balladeers

Soloists Shine During Holiday Season ’Tis the season to be jolly, and the Balladeers are ready to do their part in the club’s holiday

Bad sweaters, good times. Party at the Climbing Gym with the 20s/30s. festivities again this year, including the Holiday Open House on Thursday, Dec. 3.

But all fall, it’s been the season for new music for the 30-plus-member men’s chorus.

MAC’s oldest choral musical group turns 75 next year, and second-year Director Scott Tuomi continues to make good on his promise to add new music and upgrade the ensemble’s sound.

“It’s new music and an emphasis on some members of the choir to take solo parts,” Tuomi says, pointing out that he’s added a number of new pieces to the repertoire for the 2015-16 season.

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Activities New music includes The Pirate King from Gilbert and Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore, Autumn Leaves and Song for the Mira, with soloists including Andre Marechal, Dick Allen, Dan Scribner, Spencer Snow and Josh Sauby.

“I know this will be fun for us, and it’s great to have members who want to be featured this way,” Tuomi says.

Male members interested in contributing to a moving musical experience should drop in on a Balladeers rehearsal at 7:15 p.m. on Thursdays in the third-floor Activities Classroom. Call Mandy Beasley at 503-5177272 or email mbeasley@themac.com for more information.

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Book Groups

Sharing Favorite Books of the Year Morning Book Club members share their favorite reads and make recommendations for the 2016 calendar during the gathering on Thursday, Dec. 10. Everyone is welcome. Unlike in past years, the group meets in January.

The selection scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 14 is The Wright Brothers by David McCullough.

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

Call Member Events at 503-517-7265 with questions.

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Evening Readers Return in January

December is a month to enjoy the holiday season with loved ones and friends, take time to remember the true spirit of the season, and come back refreshed and ready for 2016 with the Evening Literary Readers Group at MAC. Everyone is welcome to attend. The group does not meet in December, but resumes at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26. The group meets at 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday in a private dining room.

–Martha Godfrey Dixon

Culture and Style

Learn to Pack Light and Travel Smart Join travel expert Anne McAlpin for tips on how to prepare and pack light for any trip.

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Activities Culture and Style Continued from page 53 wardrobe. This luncheon event takes place from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.Thursday, Jan. 28.

McAlpin has been a featured guest on Oprah, The View and CNN, sharing up-tothe minute travel tips. She travels the world demonstrating how to pack light and right.

Based on her last two trips to Italy, Turkey and Greece, McAlpin shares her new Pack-It-Up demonstration: How to Pack for a Two Week Trip in a Carry-on Bag … in under 18 pounds!

McAlpin is the author of Pack It Up, Travel Smart, Pack Light. This event is presented by the Culture and Style Committee. The cost to attend is $24 for members and $26 for guests. Register online at www.themac. com or call At Your Service at 503-517-7235.

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Family Events

A Family Holiday Celebration at MAC The Children’s Holiday Party is from 10 a.m.-noon Sunday, Dec. 20, in the Grand Ballroom. Don’t miss out on this annual tradition. Create crafts and play holiday games to celebrate the season. See the Holiday Events Guide insert for more information.

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TAX-FREE BONDS

Registration Opens Soon for Next Dance Members in sixth through eighth grades are invited to kick off the new year with friends during the first dance of 2016 from 7-10 p.m., Friday, Jan. 29.

Registration begins at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, and must be made online unless Internet is inaccessible. Members may only one ticket during the first two weeks of registration. All reservations must be made under the junior’s name or member number.

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

Wednesday, Dec., 9. MACNet meets the second Wednesday of each month in an informal format over continental breakfast.

The cost is $15 for members and $17 for guests. For more information, contact

Anne McAlpin discusses traveling light during an upcoming luncheon.

Dave Hanna in Member Services at 503-5177281. To register, visit theMAC.com or call 503-517-7235.

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McAlpin Award

Nominate an All-Star Committee Member The Member Events Committee is accepting nominations for the prestigious McAlpin Award. The award is given to an individual who shows extraordinary service to the club in the area of social activities. Award winners represent the highest level of dedication and commitment to the club.

To nominate someone, contact Abby DenUyl at adenuyl@themac.com, 503-5177269, or leave the nomination with Member Services. Nominations are due Friday, Dec 4.

MelloMacs

’Tis the Season for Choral Group to Shine Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah from the MelloMacs!

December is filled with activities for the MelloMacs, beginning with the Holiday Open House on Thursday, Dec. 3. Then it’s off to the Stafford Adult Community for their annual holiday show, followed by the MelloMacs’ traditional performance for the VA Domiciliary at Fort Vancouver. That performance alone truly shows the heart of the MelloMacs.

Fast upon the heels of those performances comes the MAC annual Children’s Holiday Party on Sunday, Dec. 20. Songs of the

Activities season are punctuated by the joyous shrieks of a thousand sensible diets being summarily tossed out the window for at least another 11 days. MAC personal trainers may well be taking notes.

The MelloMacs regroup on Monday, Jan. 11. If your new year’s resolution includes the urge to sing with a group that acts more like a family than a choir, join in at 7 p.m. Mondays in the third-floor Activities Classroom.

Musical talent is deeply appreciated, but never mandatory, thankfully. Any and all necessary possums, milking stools, and/or power tools are provided gratis.

–Leon Drennan

Social Activities

Save the Date to Sing Along with Mamma Mia Don’t miss MAC’s fourth annual singalong on Friday, Jan. 29. Members and guests are invited to unleash their inner Dancing Queen with this undeniably fun celebration of mothers and daughters, old friends and a newfound family.

Mamma Mia is shown on two screens with lyrics displayed on a screen. The movie is rated PG-13, so parental discretion is advised due to sexual references; however, juniors are very welcome. Impromptu performances from club members are featured on stage, and members also receive a favor bag that aids in participation. Disco/1970s attire is more than welcome.

Doors open at 7 p.m. and the movie begins at 7:30 p.m. Participants are encouraged to eat dinner beforehand at the Sports Pub or Men’s Bar. The cost is $7 for members and $9 for guests and includes popcorn and a favor bag.

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The Social Activities Committee invites adults age 21-plus to attend Trivia Night on the second Mondays this winter. The event is held in front of the Sports Pub at 7 p.m. on Mondays, Jan. 11, Feb. 8 and March 14. The night is hosted by Molly Newman, who runs Quizzical Empire and hosts various trivia sessions throughout Portland. Participants answer general trivia questions for cash and other small prizes in teams of up to six participants. Please ensure that your entire team signs up upon registration. Drinks and food are available for purchase from the Sports Pub. Cost is $8 for members and $10 for guests, and registration opens one month prior to the event.

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ATHLETICS

MAC’s personal training staff members have a wide variety of specialties and certifications.

Personal training

Meet Your Goals, Hire a Trainer

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AC’s personal trainers have the experience and creativity to help members meet their specific training and fitness goals.

Trainers’ areas of expertise cover all different types of workouts – TRX, kettlebells, nutritional management, injury prevention and rehab, speed and quickness, golf fitness, sport specific training, cross training, yoga, boxing and more. All trainers are certified in CPR/first aid

Fit through the holiday season There is no doubt about it; with distractions like parties, shopping, work outings and travel during the holiday season, schedules fall out of whack. MAC personal trainers have the winning formula to help manage members’ fitness and nutrition programs through

the busy holiday season. It starts with healthy choices and good decisions on nutrition and exercise. Set up a session with a MAC personal trainer to get a head start on 2016 fitness resolutions.

MAC’s personal trainers can customize a program that fits any member’s individual needs.

Selecting a personal trainer Take a look at the personal trainers on the next page, or find extended bios for each of them on the Personal Training page of theMAC.com. MAC Personal Training Coordinator Andy Shupp offers a free sit-down consultation to help with your selection of a trainer. Contact Shupp at 503-517-7548 or GetFit@themac.com to get started. WM

Strength Training 101 Class Personal Training Supervisor Andy Shupp and Yoga Supervisor Lisa Buchmiller teach Strength Training 101, a five-week course designed for all fitness levels. Learn a variety of strength-training exercises, basic biomechanics, correct alignment while lifting weights, exercises to avoid, common errors, and a structured flexibility routine to complement your new strength training routine for a complete balanced program. This class is open to 10 people and meets from noon-1 p.m. Thursdays starting Jan. 7. The cost is $145 for the full five weeks.

Register online at theMAC.com or call Shupp at 503-517-7548. WM

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Athletics Personal Trainers MAC’s personal trainers offer physical training for almost all identifiable requests, from sports-specific training to most post-rehabilitation requirements.

Read more on MAC’s personal training staff at theMAC.com.

Lisa Buchmiller joined MAC in 2005.

She has been in the health and fitness industry since 1999.

Lisa is an ACEcertified personal trainer and group fitness instructor, and she is a certified yoga instructor.

Tysen Christensen joined MAC in 2013.

She is a Registered Dietitian and a certified personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise, and holds multiple degrees from Oregon State University.

Michelle Damis has over 25 years of experience in group exercise and personal training.

She specializes in injury prevention and rehab, myofascial release (foam-rolling techniques), and proper weight loss.

Brian Karsten joined MAC in 2010, starting with an internship in the Human Performance Lab. He has an Exercise and Sport Science degree from Oregon State, and also has experience coaching track and field.

Heather McKee joined MAC in 2013.

She specializes in strength training, weight loss and sport specific training, and emphasizes correct form by engaging the core to support the lower back with all exercises programs.

Rob Bozada joined MAC in 2015. He is a Cross Fit 1 trainer, certified chiropractic assistant, and certified sports performance coach through the Bommarito Performance Systems.

Monty Button joined MAC in 2002. He has a bachelor’s degree from Portland State University. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Nathan Coldham joined MAC in 2013.

A certified personal trainer, he specializes in weight loss management, strength development, kettlebell conditioning, and high-intensity interval training.

Michelle Ego joined MAC in 1995. She has a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Sport Science from Oregon State University and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist with 19 years of experience.

Derek Kirkland joined MAC in 2010.

He played collegiate baseball while earning a bachelor’s degree in Health and Fitness Management from Concordia University, and specializes in sport-specific strength training.

Kyle Nieman joined MAC in 2002. He has a bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science from Oregon State University. He is certified through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Josh Bjornstad returned to MAC this year. He has a bachelor’s degree from Portland State University. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist, and is also certified in TRX and Cross Fit I.

Chris Cain joined MAC in 2001. He has bachelor’s degrees in finance and general management from Portland State University, where he was a two-time college football GTE Academic All-American.

Barbara “Babs” Dalbey-McKee joined MAC in 1991.

She has a bachelor’s degree in Business from the University of Arizona. She has 24 years of experience in the fitness industry, the last 10 focused on Pilates.

Dylan Ferrell joined MAC in 2011. He is a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). Dylan specializes in sport specific training, weight loss management and general fitness.

Tony Louie joined MAC in 2004. He studied exercise science and has been in the fitness industry for over 10 years. He is an ACE-certified personal trainer that specializes in strength training and proper weight loss.

Nancy Petit joined MAC in 2002. She attended Portland Community College’s Fitness Technology Program. Petit is ACE-certified. Her specialties include general conditioning, nutrition and breast cancer post-rehab.

For more information, contact Personal Training Coordinator Andy Shupp at ashupp@ themac.com or 503-517-7548.

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Irvyn Segal joined MAC in 1995. He has a bachelor’s degree in Fitness Management and a master’s degree in Exercise Physiology. He has more than 20 years experience in the exercise and fitness industries.

Nick Trubachik joined MAC in 2012.

He was an AllAmerican Decathlete in college. He specializes in strength and conditioning for sports, injury prevention and rehabilitaion, and running for mechanics.

Aging Gracefully: Building Better Balance and Posture B Personal Training Coordinator Andy Shupp joined MAC in 2000. He has a bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sport Science from Oregon State, and more than 14 years experience in the health and fitness industry

Jonathan Weiss joined MAC in 2005.

He has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Washington State University. He has worked in the health and fitness industry since 2001, and is ACE certified.

alance is your ability to hold your body in a steady position so that you do not fall.

It becomes harder as you age – and even more important. Students in the Balance and Posture Class – which takes place at 9 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday in the gymnastics arena – are working on keeping balance, good posture and mindfulness as active parts of their lives.

Is it working? Some attendees give a resounding, “Yes.” But most will tell you they are not quite sure. John Holden and his wife, Mary Ann, have attended the class for years. “We wouldn’t be here if we didn’t think it was worthwhile, but it is very difficult to get any better,” John says. “I come and I think I’ll be great. But some days it is physically harder than others, and I am worn out.” Yet even without being able to balance comfortably on one foot, John says the total movement and regular activity are beneficial.

But Mary Ann says she can see the difference in John. “He sits in a chair differently,” she says. While “it is hard to discern a difference every day in balance,” she says, one of the greatest benefits of the class is “the awareness you gain by being more conscious of your everyday movements.” Likewise, as she recovers from a hip replacement, Mary Ann says, “The class enhances the physical therapy that I got after the operation.”

A complete system Balance is controlled in your body by three systems working together to send and receive signals from your brain: • Visual – your eyes and sight communicate about your environment.

• Vestibular – sensors in your inner ears detect where your head is, along with changes in your movement speed.

• Somatosensory – sensors in the body, such as your feet and arms, identify how to adjust for balance. For example, if you are standing in sand your muscles react differently than standing on the sidewalk.

Molly Sparkman has been at MAC since 2005. She specializes in general fitness, weight loss, injury prevention, balance, flexibility, western boxing, Muay Thai kickboxing and mixed martial arts conditioning.

Eric Zimmer joined MAC in 2004. He has a bachelor’s in Health and Human Performance from the University of Montana. He specializes in rehabilitation, injury prevention, dance conditioning and general fitness. WM

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The instructors for the class teach skills and drills that challenge all three systems, drawing from a variety of physical disciplines, along with the latest scientific research on balance and the brain. As part of its dedication to senior wellness, MAC has arranged three instructors for the class: Tysen Cullen from group fitness; yoga instructor Jennifer Hanson, and Sandy McQueen, who teaches MELT and Pilates.

In the end, the biggest benefit may simply be having a community in which to practice balance techniques that complement an active lifestyle. “We work on muscles that you need when you are hiking on a trail, or tripping over a root on the trail,” says Spencer Snow, who has a passion for hiking. “We are learning how to fall down properly,” he says. And knowing how to do that is as much of a benefit to healthy aging as staying upright. WM

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Athletics

Banquet of champions Member and KOIN 6 newscaster Jeff Gianola interviews 2015 Mel Fox Award winner Sydney Mesher during the Banquet of Champions. The banquet is just one way MAC honors its standout athletes. Below, the Hall of Champions.

Honoring Athletic Achievement There are many ways MAC recognizes its outstanding and inspirational athletes each year, including the Banquet of Champions, which takes place in January.

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AC athletes achieve amazing things; but each year, a few members stand out. They win world championships, compete on national teams and overcome incredible challenges. Every January, the club recognizes these athletes during the Banquet of Champions.

The origins of the banquet date back to 1984, when the Athletic Committee established the Amateur Athlete of the Year Award just before General Manager Mel Fox died. Prior to serving as manager, Fox had served as MAC’s athletic director for 15 years, and the award was posthumously named for him. The club presented masters swimmer Lavelle Stoinoff with the first Mel Fox Award at a dinner event in November 1984. Bud Lewis won the first Joe Loprinzi Inspirational Award in 1988, and the evening eventually morphed into a banquet to honor both award winners, along with all of the club’s national and world champions from the previous year.

MAC member and motivational speaker Greg Bell delivers this year’s keynote speech. He is the founder of Water the Bamboo Center for Leadership, and he will be providing inspiration to our athletes with tips on how to achieve extraordinary results.

MAC member and KOIN Local 6 anchor Jeff Gianola emcees the

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event and interviews each of the nominees. This year’s Banquet of Champions is held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, and everyone is welcome to attend, be inspired and celebrate MAC’s best athletes.

Register for the banquet at theMAC.com.

Recognizing champions Beyond the banquet, MAC recognizes its athletes with two installations in the club. Anyone who strolls through the front door can trace the history of MAC’s best competitors on the Wall

Athletics of Fame. More than 70 athletes grace the wall, located in the Main Lobby. It recognizes those who meet the pinnacles of athletic achievement. To qualify, a member must place first or second in an open-level national or international competition in a sport promoted by the club; be a member of the U.S. Olympic team; or be nationally recognized for exceptional achievement in sports.

Athletes from every generation share space on the Wall of Fame. Those from the club’s early years, like initial inductee Joseph Smith, often excelled at multiple sports. He was inducted for baseball, football and track. Move down the wall to find inductees who remain familiar faces around the club, like Olympic gold medal swimmer Carolyn Wood, wrestler Terry Shanley, Squash Pro Julian Illingworth, and the most recent inductees, synchro swimmers Katy and Elizabeth Wiita, to name a few.

The Hall of Champions provides a great showcase for athletic success across multiple sports.

“The Wall of Champions recognizes the best of the best throughout MAC’s 125-year history,” says Athletic Director Ed Stoner. “It’s difficult to qualify for this honor, but that makes it all the more special.”

The Hall of Champions in the basement level honors notable athletes of different levels. To be eligible, members must have finished first place in a skill level and/or age group national or higher level competition.

“The area provides a great showcase for MAC’s athletic success across multiple sports,” says Assistant Athletic Director Lisa Virtue.

Looking for more ways to keep up with the club’s sporting achievements? The Winged M runs two monthly scoreboards.

Check the space next to Athletic Director Ed Stoner’s columns to find members who have placed first, second or third in regional, national or international competitions. In the Athletics section of the magazine is a scoreboard for all results from club athletes, teams and events.

Stay up to date on current competitions by following Stoner’s Twitter account @ MAC_AthleticDir WM

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Yoga

Celebrate the Light Yoga invites members to salute the sun and enjoy a winter solstice open house When the long dark nights of winter tip toward lengthening days, we humans say it’s time to celebrate the light. The Yoga Committee invites the MAC community to embrace the winter solstice, yogi style. The first Winter Solstice Yoga Open House, on Dec. 22 in Studio Two, begins with 108 Sun Salutations at 6:30 p.m., followed by an 8 p.m. reception featuring holiday superfoods.

Guests are welcome to join in the Sun Salutations at any point, and perform as many as they like. Each salutation is a series of postures done in a flow. In return for concentration, Sun Salutations reward the practitioner with a sense of calm, clarity and cleansed well-being. What could be better timed for the fast-paced, indulgent-rich holiday season?

For the post-salutations reception, MAC’s culinary staff will put its special touch on treats involving dark chocolate, berries, pumpkin seeds, nuts and kale chips. Enjoy a glass of wine from a no-host bar as you get to know more about the yoga program.

Ringing in the season with Sun Salutations It’s a tradition in yoga circles to mark the change of seasons with 108 repetitions of the Sun Salutation.

For the first time, MAC took part in this tradition in September when the committee hosted an outdoor class on the sundeck terrace to honor the autumnal equinox.

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Why 108 Sun Salutations?

It’s not to exhaust the class. The number 108 is sacred in Hinduism, Buddhism and yoga. Prayer beads, or malas, come in a string of 108 beads.

Beyond that, the number carries significance in many cultures, according to Lauren Cahn in this list she gathered in HuffPost Healthy Living: • 108 is the number of “Upanishads” comprising Indian philosophy’s “Vedic texts.”

• 108 is the number of names for the Hindu god Shiva.

• 108 is the number of names for Buddha.

• 108 is the Chinese number representing “man.”

• 108 is the number of beads on a Catholic rosary.

• 108 is twice the number “54”, which is the number of sounds in Sanskrit (sacred Indian langauge).

• 108 is six times the number “18,” which is a Jewish good luck number.

• 108 is twelve times the number 9, which is the number of vinyasas (movements linked to breath) in a Sun Salutation.

Whatever number of salutations feels significant and right for you, the Yoga Committee looks forward to having you pull up a mat and join the Winter Solstice and holiday open house. To register, please visit theMAC.com (registration requested, but not required). WM

FAMILY YOGA Family Day is a recognized public holiday in two states: In Arizona it’s the first Sunday in August and in Nevada it’s the Friday after Thanksgiving.

Canadians in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan call the third Monday of February Family Day and it’s the second Monday in British Columbia.

Here at MAC, Family Fridays happen once a month – but Family Yoga happens from 2-3 p.m. every Saturday in Studio Two. Consider it as a wonderful afternoon activity to stretch out after a soccer game, or just get out of the weather.

Instructor Jennifer HolzapfelHanson weaves play into the basics of yoga to incorporate breath, movement, and sometimes, animal sounds. The class – geared toward kids age 8 and older with their parents – offers a healthy dose of fun, and a great foundational yoga practice.

“Spending time together in a physical, but peaceful way builds healthy kids and healthy families,” Hanson says. “It will not only center you and your kids, but will also give your family a wonderful sense of connection.”

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Call Dr. Mary Costantino today at 503 535 8314 and schedule a free screening procedure to discuss your treatment options.

Athletics

TriRun Runners line up for the 2015 MAC Mile. Carson Coh, middle with sunglasses and white shirt, won the men’s division.

A Nod to This Year’s Standout Athletes From the MAC Mile in the spring to the Ironman Championships in September, several MAC athletes had great performances

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s 2015 draws to a close the Triathlon/Running Committee would like to congratulate members who excelled this past year in their athletic endeavors and encourage all members, no matter their speed, size or ability to come join us as we look to repeat these events in 2016.

Back in May we held the MAC Mile. Applause goes to our 2015 Overall Male and Female Champions, Carson Cohn and Eryn Forbes, respectively. Thanks to all for coming out to race on the track and helping make this such a fun and successful event. We sincerely apologize for the unfortunate glitch in the new timing system that was implemented this year, complicating the final results process. Please join us for the 2016 MAC Mile in May, with a reworked timing process for the new year.

After a warm, dry summer packed with training, several donned the MAC logo and raced at the USA Triathlon National Championships. Junior member Andy Kruger finished in the top 20 for his sprint distance race. Kudos Andy! Athlete member Don Ollila and coach member Lauren Binder also qualified in their age groups to attend USA Triathlon age group National Championships with Binder taking second in her division. As a result, Binder qualified and competed in the Triathlon World Championships in Chicago and placed fourth in her age group.

Way to go, Lauren!

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September found member Dave Preston in beautiful Lake Tahoe, California for the Ironman Lake Tahoe where he gritted it out over 140.6 miles to earn a coveted 2016 Ironman World Championship slot in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Lastly, member Steffen Brocks, who finished multiple Ironman distance races this past year, raced in the 2015 Ironman World Championships in Kailua-Kona. Sincere and hearty congratulations to these amazing athletes and their accomplishments this past year.

With the holidays upon us, mark your calendars for the annual Peacock Lane run on Monday, Dec. 21. Join the holiday cheer with the Tri/Run Committee and come out to view the stunning light displays, with an added fitness bonus. This family-oriented event starts at the turnaround at 6 p.m. for a total of 8 miles of running fun. For those less ambitious, a 4-mile option which includes an opportunity to ride TriMet to Peacock Lane is available. Refreshments are provided upon return to MAC. See the Triathlon/Running board for details.

From all of us on the Tri/Run Committee, we wish you a happy holiday season.

Looking for results Attention: Tri/Run Committee is asking MAC members to submit their 2015 running and/or triathlon race results for publication in an upcoming Winged M article. Please email submissions to Carrie Zografos at carrieannenp@gmail.com. Provide your full name, the event name and date, your race result, as well as anything personally significant you want to share about your performance. Send a photo to possibly accompany your result if you have one. WM

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T.o.n.e. in 10 Opens for Another Session Due to the program’s popularity, MAC Wellness is happy to offer new sessions of T.O.N.E. in 10 in the new year.

This 10-week, healthy living, lifestyle and wellness program with MAC Registered Dietitian Tysen Christensen focuses on educating participants on the science of nutrition, and teaches participants how to develop skills for success. Christensen provides guidance developed from science-based evidence on how to develop healthy goals, healthy-eating patterns, and physical activity habits.

Throughout the 10 weeks, participants receive ongoing feedback, monitoring and support. There are 10 structured, hourlong weekly sessions. Participants receive a complimentary InBody composition test that is taken at baseline and after completion of the course.

A follow-up to the course also is scheduled to make sure participants are staying on track and continuing to meet their goals. Choose from two price options when registering, which include personal training sessions to optimize the program. Participants can sign up for 10 weeks with no personal training if they have an established training program or they can include three personal training sessions.

Questions? Contact Keri Donovan at kdonovan@themac.com or 503-517-7539.

Cost: $150 Add three personal training sessions for $345.

Option 1: WE104 Begins Jan. 4 with mandatory weekly meetings at 6:30 p.m. on Mondays or Jan. 5 with mandatory meetings at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.

Option 2: WE106 Begins Wednesday, Jan. 6 with mandatory meetings at 10 a.m. or noon on Wednesdays.

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Keep Cancer at Bay By Being Diligent About What You Eat E

very one of us will be affected by cancer sometime in our life. Although researchers are making great strides in finding a cure, the best “cure” would be to prevent cancer from ever happening.

Prevention starts with understanding that cancer is a cellular mutation. Cells normally divide, but as we age, more and more cellular damage can occur. These cellular changes or DNA mutations can grow and become invasive, spreading to surrounding tissues. There are fail-safes in the body where abnormal cells are killed off, but cancer cells don’t have a turn-off switch like other cells. We can have predispositions to genetic mutations, passed on to us from our family history.

If you have any family history of cancer, discuss with your doctor your personal risks, how to be tested, assessed, and managed long-term. Second, keep up to date on recommended screenings such as mammograms, PAP smears, colonoscopies, and PSAs. These screenings can spot the cancers that account for breast, cervical, colon and prostate cancers. If identified and treated early, these cancers can have an excellent prognosis.

Genetic mutations also occur from environmental carcinogens. The list of common carcinogens is long, but here is my overly generalized list of carcinogen hiding places: • Plastics, which contain styrene, BPA and DBP.

• Cosmetics, fragrances, nail polish, and hair dyes containing titanium dioxide, formaldehyde and phthalates.

• Cleaning supplies such as tetrachloroethylene from dry cleaning, air fresheners containing formaldehyde, and naphthalene and phenols found in disinfectants.

• Artist supplies such as paint, varnishes, ceramics and particle board that contain phthalates, and formaldehyde.

• Food containing pesticides (nonorganic foods), mercury (canned tuna), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (charred or grilled meats), and nitrates.

Best practices to avoid these carcinogens include eating fresh, organic food.

If you can’t buy organic all the time, at least make sure your meat, dairy and eggs are organic and hormone-free. Consider buying fruits and veggies that are grown locally. Drink filtered water from a glass or glass container.

Consider cleaning your house with more natural products that contain white vinegar or baking soda. And only by cosmetics where the ingredients are labeled.

These recommendations may not prevent cancer, but they will at least decrease the toxic load on the body.

–Dr. Lindsey Nelson WM

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Athletics Snow is Falling, Get Ready for Ski Season MAC offers a ski activity or trip for every age and skill level. For more on each of these programs, visit the ski pages at theMAC.com or contact Outdoor Department Manager Chad Failla at cfailla@themac.com or 503-517-7574.

Ski Buses The family-friendly Sunday Ski Bus to Mount Hood Meadows loads at MAC at 6:30 a.m. and leaves the club between 6:45-7 a.m. The bus returns to the Turnaround at approximately 5:30 p.m., and runs each Sunday in February.

Prices vary for programs.

Payton Bogatin, above, skis giant slalom during the Candy Cup event in early 2015. Below, Candy with her dad, Brian, before he leaves the gate.

Building Strong Bonds With Family Ski Sessions E

ach winter brings the anticipation of snow and skiing. I’ve seen the transition of Mount Hood turning snowy white, which can only mean one thing; it’s time to break out the alpine skis. The MAC Ski Team has been our home away from home these past few winters. My daughter, Payton (U12 girls), and I (masters racer) have been skiing together every weekend, hitting the gates while mom (nonskier) takes care of the pugs, Minnie and Murray, and periodically joins us.

You see, I get the exclusivity of one-on-one, “daddyand-daughter time every weekend. The mountain has become our bond, and it’s the one place that allows everyone to be a kid again. These are the priceless benefits of the MAC Alpine Ski Team. We are loud, smiling, laughing, sharing and when it’s time to go fast, there is always another gear when skiing against dad.

Payton has learned to understand what “nerves” feel like and the anticipation of testing her skills in a race. She understands what being committed to a team and teammates looks like, and that winning isn’t the priority that makes ski racing special. One of Payton’s best friendships was created on Mount Hood through the MAC Ski Team. To this day, their bond is as strong as ever. Our ski team is an exciting, competitive and fun opportunity to be a part of if you want to improve your skiing and/or racing.

Lastly, the ride down the mountain is the most treasured. As I ask open-ended questions about the day, I find our conversations lasting all the way home. The stories about sharing gummy bears, the poor kid who dropped his/her pole from the lift, and the last one down is a rotten egg race, ending with the “yard sale,” always makes me chuckle. The memories that Payton and I are creating are still growing, and I feel the foundation that ski racing has provided her will last a lifetime.

The next time you’re in the club, check out our activities board in the basement hallway.

It’s your opportunity to create some new memories with your kids and have a blast doing it.

Last one down is a rotten egg!

–Brian Bogatin, MAC ski committee member

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To register, go to skihood.com/go, enter the GOCode 1163260, select program products and check out. After checkout, download the release and medical forms and send them to Failla at cfailla@ themac.com.

MAC’s popular Midweek Ski Bus runs every Thursday for eight weeks starting in January. It leaves the Turnaround at 7:30 a.m. Fresh pastries and coffee are always on board. The bus fits 40 people and 25 already are enrolled, so make sure to sign up soon. Contact Susie Niedermeyer Neighbors at susie.neighbors@gmail.com or 503-830-9188 to sign up or get more information.

Ski Trips MAC again offers a Spring Break Trip to Sun Valley, Idaho, the week beginning Sunday, March 19. Annually named one of the top resorts in North America and beyond, Sun Valley’s newly remodeled resort and the breathtaking Sawtooth Mountain range provide the backdrop for a stunning family adventure.

Children 15 years of age and younger staying at Sun Valley Resort with their parents stay and ski for free. For each skiing parent, one child goes free. There are lodging options to fit every budget.

Get away with OAP for a long weekend during the Amtrak-to-Whitefish Ski Adventure in stunning northwest Montana. Take Amtrak door to door in two-person Superliner Roomettes complete with beds, or go budget and sleep in coach. Depart from Portland’s Union Station at 4:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, and arrive rested in Whitefish at 7:30 a.m.

Saturday morning. Contact the Hidden Moose Lodge at hiddenmooselodge. com or 1-888-733-6667 and reserve your room for $109 per night based on double occupancy. Mention MAC. WM

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USTA Honors Members for Their Service T

he USTA Pacific Northwest (USTA/PNW) recognized its 2015 award recipients during a luncheon in October. Four of these award participants are MAC members. MAC Tennis thanks these members for their outstanding service. Award winners included: • Bob Howard – Distinguished Service Award • Kaki Brenneman – USTA PNW League Captain of the Year • Bess Waldram (Junior) – Scott Eden Sportsmanship Award • Jeff Yarne – Board Service Award Team confirmations for the adult 18-and-over league are due Wednesday, Dec. 9, and first matches are scheduled for Friday, Jan. 8. The season runs through mid-April. Sign up in the notebook to find a team or ask Wayne Pickard if you need some help getting setup.

Record number play in singles tournament Nearly 60 MAC members joined the fun and competition of the annual club singles tournament in October. This is the most members to ever participate. Matches began Thursday evening and ran through Sunday. Thank you to tennis committee member Linda Lovett and Pickard for a well-run event. Thank you to all the participants for the well-fought battles, and congratulations to all the winners. See page 78 for results.

Junior tournament’s triumpant return The club junior tournament was held in September. We had a strong turnout, with 32 playing during the tournament’s first year back after it was tabled for several years. MAC now has several juniors with tournament experience, as well as Junior Team Tennis (JTT) participation. The kids exhibited a good job keeping score, knowing the rules, and playing with great sportsmanship.

Pickard was instrumental on and off court in working with kids when questions arose during the event. Carol Sandoz helped

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organize a fun, inclusive round robin doubles and Ice Cream Social on Sunday at the end of the tournament. See page 78 for results.

Lights There are new lights on tennis courts 5-7 with long-lasting bulbs that are more efficient. This means less downtime to change burned-out bulbs.

Camera We now have the ability to record tennis matches, which are then uploaded to a private site for viewing. After the match, I will upload it to a private site for you to review. If you have an interest in this service, please contact MAC Tennis Manager Wayne Pickard at WPickard@theMAC.com or 503-517-7594, and we can arrange a convenient day and time. The cost is $12.50 per person for a doubles match or $25 per person for singles.

Action We are installing a vending machine that will dispense tennis balls, racquet balls, handballs and other items next to the elevator on the fifth floor of the Parking Structure. This machine only takes cash, no credit cards or MAC cards.

Upcoming events MAC tennis players can get a jumpstart on improving skills at Tennis University on Monday, Feb. 22. Teaching Pro Craig Koessler assists and demonstrates skills. The class starts with a lecture from 7-7:30 p.m. in the court 1 lobby with on-court hitting from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Sign up online.

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Look for information about the MAC Mixed Doubles Tournament coming Thursday, Feb. 25 through Sunday, Feb. 28.

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Athletics Early Birds

Crowning Top Birds at Annual Breakfast The Early Birds invite all early exercisers and their families to their traditional festive Christmas Breakfast in the Ballroom at 6:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18. This celebration of the season features a full breakfast buffet, a fashion show featuring Columbia Sportswear’s latest clothing designs, Columbia discount coupons, door prizes, and recognition of Mr. and Ms. Early Bird 2015. The ceremonies conclude around 7:30 a.m., so everyone can to get to work, school or Christmas shopping on time.

The ballroom is decorated with dozens of colorful toys donated by members for the YWCA’s Domestic Violence Program. These toys and a check from the proceeds of the Early Bird Thanksgiving Turkey Trot are given to a representative from the YWCA at the breakfast.

The Early Birds collect donations for those in the YWCA Domestic Violence Program through the morning of the Christmas Breakfast. Unwrapped children’s toys are collected in a barrel near the Athletic Entrance. These items also may be brought to the Christmas Breakfast. The Early Birds

Committee is grateful to MAC members for supporting this worthy cause.

Save at Williams-Sonoma Event The Williams-Sonoma on Northwest 23rd hosts the Early Birds in December. Put the finishing touches on any gift shopping with 20 percent off at this event between 5:45 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. Friday Dec. 11. Take an early-morning trip and join other Early Birds for shopping, fun and treats. Purchases can be transported back to MAC for pick-up.

–Jan M. Collins

Exercise and Conditioning

Get Fit During the Winter Blitz

Get fit, develop great workout habits and engage in friendly competition with fellow members during the five-week Winter Blitz Fit from Monday, Jan. 4, through Sunday, Feb. 7. Habits built during the five weeks can last throughout the year, resulting in members who are happier, healthier and having more fun with the great exercise programs and equipment available at MAC. You earn points by working out at the MAC. Each time you work out, enter the date, your exercises, time spent and points on

Last year, Jan Collins and Phyllis Nielsen were crowned Mr. and Ms. Early Bird at the Christmas Breakfast. weekly log sheets at the Center Desk of the E&C Room. Each exercise is worth points based on the time or energy required, according to a schedule determined by the E&C Committee. Prizes are awarded for those who earn the most points in each category, but everyone who earns at least 125 points, in honor of MAC’s 125th year, will be entered in a drawing for a $125 gift certificate to be Continued on page 74

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Athletics Winter Blitz Continued from page 73 spent at MAC. The drawing is held at a party at the end of Winter Blitz.

There is an entry fee of $20 for each participant to pay for prizes and refreshments at the party.

The rules for Winter Fitness Blitz are as follows: • All exercises and fitness activities must be performed at MAC. One-half of all points must be earned in the Exercise and Conditioning Rooms (this includes the main Exercise & Conditioning (E&C) Room, Small Weight Room, Stretching Room, Spin Room and Ledge). The others may be earned in the pools, on the courts, in classes or in any other MAC venue.

• Participants must keep track of their exercises, date, time and point conversion on weekly log sheets at the Center Desk of the E&C Room. A staff member must initial each entry.

• The table showing time-to-point conversions for each type of exercise is available at the Center Desk.

• Each participant to earn 125 points is entered into a drawing for a $125 MAC certificate.

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• Entry categories include men and women in three age groups: Young Adult (under 39), Adult (40-64) and Senior (65 and up).

• Prizes are awarded for top man and top woman, and first and second man and woman in each age group.

• Prizes are awarded and the drawing will be held at a celebration to be held in February, 2016.

• To enter, visit theMAC.com, sign up at a table in the E&C Room beginning about Dec. 15 or call the Fitness Department at 503-517-7543.

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Handball

Generations Collide at Pacific Tournament After a busy start to the competitive handball season, with stops in Eugene, Corvallis and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, several MAC players made a good showing at nearby Pacific University in the Boxer Singles Invitational.

The Pacific college players included three national champs, all of whom expressed their thanks to the Alten Fund for its generous support. Boxer coach and MAC stalwart David Steinberg was pleased with his young players,

most of whom had a good opportunity to meet some of the best players in the state.

Sean Steele repeated his winning form from the Corvallis event, this time taking the Open Singles in a tough match against fellow MAC player Stephen Steinberg; the two battled into a long tie-breaker. Both showed great shots, good defensive skills, and plenty of power. His older brother, Matt Steele, took third in the open class with a win over Josh Bateman. The Steeles and Bateman also have teamed up to help Steinberg coach the Boxers to national prominence.

Steve Grow and Steinberg also tested their veteran smarts against the young guns and held their own. Grow played a sophomore national champ who managed to injure the index fingers on both hands and had to stop play. Ever the outstanding sportsman, Grow deferred to the youngster to let him move forward in the open bracket while Grow played in the drop-down A class.

Mike Steele managed to snag second place in the B class, giving up 50 years to his opponents before running out of steam in a tie-breaker with a Pacific student. Greg Howell also gave a good showing in the A class, running into at least one collegiate national champion. Junior MAC star Austin Biddle made another outstanding appearance,

Athletics playing well against college players, some of whom he had met previously in the USHA Juniors program.

This tournament featured players competing against one another from ages of 17 to 70, not unusual for the game of handball.

Billing itself as “The Perfect Game” — as seen in the welcoming sign on the MAC’s mezzanine level — handball is definitely a lifelong sport. A similar age range can be seen in the MAC handball intramurals, very ably directed by MAC member coach J. D. McLandrich. Members are invited to view the outstanding skills displayed by the intramural players from 4-6 p.m. every Wednesday. If you feel that you’d like to give it a try, contact McLandrich through the Court Sports office at 503-517-7582. Excellent coaching is readily available, and the thrill of competition is just a few coaching sessions away.

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Karate

Cross Training With Karate Athletes looking for superior levels of performance in their sport should consider cross training with karate. Cross training with karate helps build strength that helps an athlete perform at higher levels.

When an athlete practices karate it helps improve, among other things, concentration, focus, leg strength, flexibility and, most important, core control and balance.

Excellent core control and balance is essential for all sports. Every movement in every sport starts from this point. One of the essentials of both balance and forward movement is strong core control. For example, when a baseball pitcher stands on one leg to deliver a pitch, if he does not have good core control, he will wobble and possibly deliver a poor pitch.

The benefits are not just isolated in baseball players. Soccer players can gain a competitive advantage with increased leg strength, tennis players can hit a ball harder with a stronger core and increased focus, and basketball players with increased balance and coordination.

Cross training with martial arts is no secret to professional athletes who have dominated their sports. One of the most famous is basketball superstar Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He started practicing martial arts when he was introduced to Bruce Lee and attributes part of his success on the court with his practice of the martial arts.

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Athletics Karate Continued from page 75 should seriously consider cross-training with karate to advance their performance in other sports in which they participate.

For more information on karate classes, contact Will Cath at wcath@themac.com or 503-517-7543. Facebook: MAC Karate –Tim Taylor

Personal Training

Fee Notice for 2016 Personal Training We believe affordable personal training should be part of your extended club benefits.

We strive to offer our members high-quality personal training at lower-than-market prices.

We routinely conduct market surveys and are proud to continue to provide you with excellent personal training at a lower rate compared to other private clubs and corporate fitness facilities in our metropolitan area.

The 2016 personal training rates have undergone a standard, yearly increase in order to help us stay competitive as an employer, offset cost-of-living inflation, and retain our staff of exceptional personal trainers.

Listed below are the personal training rates,

which take effect Jan. 1, 2016. All rates have increased $1.

• One hour, one person – $65 • Half hour, one person – $45 • One hour, two people – $46 per person • Half hour, two people – $36 per person • One hour, three people – $41 per person • One hour, four people – $36 per person • One hour, five people – $33 per person • One hour, six or more – $31 per person If you have any questions or comments about the personal training program, please contact the personal training supervisor, Andy Shupp at 503-517-7548.

On behalf of the personal trainers and the Athletic Department staff, we thank you very much for your patronage in the past, and we look forward to serving you in the future.

This is a special letter from Personal Training Supervisor Andy Shupp, Fitness Manager Darrell Duvauchelle, Assistant Athletic Director Lisa Virtue and Athletic Director Ed Stoner

Squash

Illingworth Tournament Headlines Events December is holiday time and squash is no exception: The annual Roger Illingworth

Masters Synchro swimmers gather at the inaugural alumni soiree.

Holiday Tournament for singles and doubles players is Friday Dec. 4, and Saturday, Dec. 5, with a potluck party on Dec. 5.

A big thanks to Will Gruner for hosting the Squash Season Kickoff Party. He had help from master grillers Josh Hilton and Tom Taylor. Will Denecke gets the Squash Hero award for sticking around to help clean up after everyone else left.

This December, give a child in need a gift to remember.

Run and ride to support local kids. All proceeds will be used to purchase bikes and helmets for at-risk kids served by LifeWorks NW.

R E G I S T E R AT W W W. L I F E W O R K S N W.O R G RUN BEGINS AT THE MAC AT 6:15AM ON DECEMBER 24

“…the worse the weather, the better the memories.” — DENNY FERGUSON

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On behalf of more than 300 Portland area kids served by the LifeWorks NW relief nurseries, thank you to the Ferguson and Murphy families for your generous support.

Athletics Logan Greer and Rhea Nelson pulled off a fantastic Women’s Squash Week event Sept. 25, with dozens of players from all of Portland participating in singles and doubles and drinking wine and beer. Thanks to pros Ashley Read and Julian Illingworth for teaching the newbies and assisting with the event and to Hot Lips Pizza owner David Yudkin for donating a few pies. And congrats to Alec Spiro for his third-place win at a Junior Championship Tournament in Philadelphia in October.

Take care of yourself.

To make an appointment, call MAC massage at 503-517-7264.

Synchro

Masters Reconnect with Teammates at Soiree The Masters Synchronized Swimming team hosted the inaugural Masters Synchro Alumni Soiree at the Porto Terra restaurant in September. Any and all former MAC synchronized swimmers, both masters and juniors, were invited to reminisce and meet with the current MAC Synchronized Swimming Masters.

The highlight of the event was the photos and memorabilia brought by founding members and recent college graduates alike, which were spread out over three tables. The photos helped connect the different generations of swimmers and kindled new friendships.

The MAC Masters and coaches updated the alumni on how the masters have placed recently and encouraged them to stop in at our recent show.

The masters always welcome swimmers both new and old and encourages anyone interested to stop by practices from 10:30 a.m.noon and 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Volleyball

Record Turnout for Team Tryouts

Complete your holiday shopping at Mporium.

Stop by to select unique gifts and receive complimentary gift wrapping.

Trunk shows feature many local designers: Thursday, Dec. 3 from 4-8 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and from 5-8:30 p.m.

Store hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Sat. 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Tryouts for Club Volleyball at MAC took place in November. The level of competition within the volleyball program at every level has increased. This year, MAC was able to form nine teams, with a competitive and development level at all age groups.

MAC hosts a volleyball tournament every year and the 12U team kicks it off on Jan. 2, with the Power League Tournament. In addition, the 16U team hosts a second tournament at MAC on Saturday, Jan. 16. There will be places to sit and watch both tournaments, so please feel free to come root MAC volleyball players on to victory.

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Walking and Hiking

A Holiday Tradition from Walking and Hiking Gigantic Christmas trees, crafted gingerbread creations and fantastic light displays are among the attractions of the annual Lights and Lobby walk, a well-loved tradition from the Walking and Hiking Committee.

This year’s walk, which gives members the opportunity to view some of downtown Portland’s ornately decorated office and hotel lobbies in the early dark of a winter

morning, will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 16. Leaders from the Walking and Hiking Committee meet with members at the entrance at 5:45 a.m. for a 6 a.m. departure.

The walk is 3 to 4 miles at a steady pace, with brief stops to enjoy the holiday lights and festive décor. After the walk, those participating are invited to warm up with hot drinks and refreshments in the Reading Lounge from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. There is no charge, but pre-registration is requested to ensure adequate refreshments.

–Dee Poujade WH126WM

Sport Results Tennis Club Singles Tennis Tournament, Multnomah Athletic Club, Oct. 1-4

Men 5.0 – 1st, Andrew Nilsson; 2nd, Ben Yang 4.5 – 1st, Jimmy Crumpacker; 2nd, Brian Ward; Consolation, Dave Wiley 4.0 – 1st, William Hergenhan; 2nd, Rob Prall; Consolation, Rick McEwen 3.5 – 1st, David White; 2nd, John Andon; Consolation, Dave Hill 3.0 – 1st, Eric Niedermeyer; 2nd, Andrew Smith

Female 4.0 – 1st, Michele Gray; 2nd, Lori Bernhardt

3.5 – 1st, Pam Saftler 3.0 – 1st, Dorothy Cofield; 2nd, Melanie Morris; Consolation, Susan Thomas Club Juniors Tournament, Multnomah Athletic Club, Sept. 25-27

Male Boys’ 16 – John Keller Boys 14 – 1st, Andrew Wiley; 2nd, Danny Luo; Consolation, Harry Popowich Boys 12 – 1st, Nick Lochner; 2nd, Max Furman; Consolation, Michael Putz

Female Girls 16 – Camilla Morse Girls 12 – 1st, Nicole Anderson first; 2nd, Olivia Kuchela

Member Numbers • Walk Across America Mileage Walk Across America member mileage as of Sept. 30.

Hal Broughton

Dan Hoffa

Sharron Schneider

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2,200

13,457

Sally Broughton

Shannon Leonetti

Marge Senders

16,867

67,987

19,706

Ann Durfee

Harriet Maizels

Nancy Sergeant

37,338

15,788

22,334

Kathleen Elliot

Don Morris

Jean Sidman

3,871

4,150

21,429

Claire Galton

Linda Opray

Carrie Stucky

35,137

13,200

19,629

Toni Greening

Dee Poujade

Barbara Wetzel

14,236

5,239

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

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ADMINISTRATIVE

Closing Thoughts Martha Godfrey Dixon took Pulizer Prize-winning journalist Tom Hallman’s writing class to gain new approaches to her work. For more information on when Hallman’s Tell-Your-Story Writing Class is offered, see the Winter Class Guide inserted in this issue.

Saved by the Street Angel I met a man the other day. Driving west across the bridge I noticed something wrong with the car. It was listing slightly and starting to weave around a bit It had to be a tire going flat. Damn it!

Les Schwab wasn’t that far, I was fairly certain I could make it.

Slowing down to keep on the road, I turned onto Fourth Avenue through the lion-guarded gate in Chinatown. I was headed for Glisan and a safer route to the store.

Stopping to turn left onto Glisan, a young man on a bike pulled up to the driver’s side window.

“Excuse me, are you aware you have a flat tire?”

“Yes” I assured him being fully aware of my predicament, still trying to steer clear of all the parked cars.

“If you pull into that parking lot over there I can help you.”

He indicated the lot where you park to visit the Chinese Garden just opposite where I was waiting to turn.

He sounded nice, I guessed he probably knew what to do.

So I did.

I got out of the car and he parked his bike next to a post. We walked toward each other. We smiled.

“Hello” he said. “I’m the Street Angel. Do you have a jack?”

I did.

Curious about his name, I knew I would have to ask.

Together we unloaded the trunk of the car – I store cat litter and a box or two of stuff I might need on a winter day if stuck somewhere.

Lifting the lining that concealed both a jack and the smallest spare tire I’d ever seen, he removed both and set to work.

I had never changed a flat tire, so it was delightful to have this young man just jump in and take over.

I stood around looking helpless as he removed the offending tire, checked the spare and proceeded to replace the old with the new.

“How did you get a name like Street Angel?” I could not help but ask. “Do you have a regular name?”

I sensed there was something interesting he might be willing to share.

“Yes, but I use Street Angel so it’s become my real name,” he said.

“Over the years people have reached out to help me and I believe in paying it forward.”

“Are you from Portland?” I asked.

“No, I grew up in a small southern town. My dad was the local owner of the only garage in town. I worked for him growing up.”

I felt more comfortable now, as he was experienced. And my trust increased.

“I left home after high school and have traveled most of the states on my bike.”

He was pleasant and clean, but not dressed like a fancy biker.

Just cotton shirt, tan chinos and a good sturdy pair of tennis shoes.

I looked over at his bike, a serviceable, unadorned model, one that

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would take him around town, not flashy. It did have a basket at the handlebars and a water bottle anchored to the frame. He had a couple of paper bags in the basket.

“How come you’re in Portland? A bike tourist just cycling through?”

“Not at all. I picked Portland for my new home.”

His answer startled me for some reason, although I wasn’t sure why.

“What made Portland such a draw?”

“I like the people. They are very friendly here. More so than other cities I visited. I also like the weather.”

Easy to say on a warm, sunny day, and I fully expected him to tell me he would travel on come winter.

Not so, he continued to tell me why this was his new home. He had spent two winters here and still liked our climate.

“I’m not homeless you know.” He offered as an explanation, which I hadn’t thought to ask.

“I have a nice room downtown. Sometimes I have to eat in one of the shelter kitchens, other days I have cash to buy simple foods,” he said. “It’s pretty easy to live in Portland. I like to take my picnics to one of the parks and people-watch. Portland is such a friendly city with great parks and open spaces close to the city.”

I liked his eyes, deep brown, crinkles at the corners. And such a warm and welcoming smile.

By now I totally trusted him and was enjoying our simple chat about various things. He was so willing to share I was fully at ease.

How lucky we were to have this young man pick our city for his new home.

His job finished, we reloaded the trunk and edged toward saying our thanks and farewells.

I offered him cash and he was willing to take $20. (I would have given him $50, but he only wanted $20.)

“With this $20, I will pay it forward and find someone who needs help.”

I knew then how he came to pick Street Angel for a name. He drops into people’s lives, offers help, then moves on.

“I expect you to pay it forward, too,” he told me, looking firmly at me.

And I knew I would. I couldn’t disappoint the Street Angel, who loves our city!

He boarded his bike, waved and headed up the street.

I returned to my car, heart lighter and with a car that would safely get to Les Schwab.

Turns out someone had “knifed” the tire, and I was lucky to have made it as far as I did. I owe thanks to the Street Angel, looking out for me before we even met.

Welcome home.

–Martha Godfrey Dixon WM

OREGON’S 2015 PROFESSOR OF THE YEAR

Laura McLary, Ph.D. PROFESSOR OF GERMAN

What was your reaction?

Immense gratitude. The students inspire me daily, and my colleagues are a constant source of support and collaboration. This award brings attention to the strong culture of teaching we cultivate at UP.

Why is it important for students to study foreign languages?

The study of German or any other foreign language provides students with access to understanding a diversity of people from around the world.

It allows them to grow and become aware of our interdependence with other people and places.

What do you like most about being a UP professor?

Teaching in an environment that puts students first.

How do you think UP differs from other schools?

UP places a strong emphasis on creating a learning environment where students are nurtured to seek meaning in their lives, which helps set them on a path toward becoming thoughtful, compassionate, and effective global citizens.

What are you most proud accomplishing thus far?

Two things. Our German program regularly serves 40-50 majors. When I arrived in 1999, we had no major. The time spent advising students for competitive grants, many of whom become successful applicants.

What advice do you give students?

Advising for me begins with attentive listening. I then ask students questions that help them see their experiences from a variety of perspectives and start discovering meaningful connections and opportunities.

What is your guiding principle?

Cultivating authentic relationships through careful, compassionate listening and asking deep, challenging questions.

Winners are selected by the national Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the international Council for Advancement and Support of Education.

Laura McLary is the fifth UP professor to receive this award.