Athletics
Fitness instructor Kirsten Kler, who teaches a popular spin class at 5:30 a.m., is the recipient of this year’s Joan Harmony Award. Continued from page 57
Fitness
Joan Harmony Award Winner for 2015 Each year, an outstanding group exercise instructor is selected to receive the Joan Harmony award. Harmony was a MAC instructor whose untimely death prompted the establishment of this award, given each year to an instructor who exemplifies the qualities that Harmony displayed. The recipient for 2015 is Kirsten Kler. A beloved early morning instructor for two decades at MAC, Kler has won a dedicated following in spite of the ridiculously early hour of her classes: 5:30 a.m. on weekdays! Kler served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army for six years, and at times, she reverts to her days in the military – with a sense of humor. When she calls something boot camp, she’s not kidding! But she has a way of starting out easy and sneaking into the hardcore stuff before anyone knows what happened. MAC is fortunate to have Kler as a member of the group exercise corps. Kler is honored at an instructor appreciation event in February. MAC is fortunate to have the finest instructors anywhere in the city, please come out and support them
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Golf
19th Hole Fall Social in November The rain is starting to fall, and the 2015 club champions have hoisted their trophies, but that does not stop MAC’s avid golfers from staying involved in golf activities. The Golf Committee has planned a season-ending social event at Golf In The Pearl, an innovative golf studio in the heart of Portland. Whether you are a scratch golfer, dust off your clubs once a year, or are new to the game, mark your calendars for the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 18, and register for this season-ending celebration with your fellow duffers and MAC member coaches. The event features comments from four local golf pros, Closest to the Pin and Long Drive contests, and other golf-related activities. There will be food, drink and merriment as members swap stories about their great drives, missed putts, and participation in MAC golf programs. We also will announce the Golfer of the Year at the event. This event is for adults and space is limited, so please sign up early to secure a spot. Golf in the Pearl (www.golfinthepearl.com)