The Winged M, April 2016

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A supplement to the April 2016 issue of The Winged Registration for M magazine. camps and classes begins at 7 a.m. phone and in person Friday, April at MAC. Register online at www.theMAC 8, online, by For spring classes, .com. see the Spring 2016 Class Guide The Winged M in the magazine and online at www.theMAC March 2016 issue of .com

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

APRIL 2016 | VOL. 105 No. 4

A PLATINUM CLUB

Contents Featured This Month

42 | Cycling 26 | Meet the New President 19 | Summer Camps and Classes

Coach Rob Saliski and gymnast Michael Smith celebrate at the MAC Open.

Regular Features

82 | 125 Essay 14 | Calendar of Events 40 | Club Scrapbook 11 | Faces in the Club

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Communications Staff: Kevin Gaboury

Communications Coordinator

Lisa House

Advertising Sales Rep

Michole Jensen

Communications Director

Jenna Miller

Web Coordinator

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Graphic Designer/Ad Services Coordinator

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Electronic Graphic Designer

Tony Roberts

Communications Manager

Chris Zoucha

Digital Marketing Manager

Call Communications at 503-517-7220.

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A d mi n i str ative

ACTIVITIES

AT HLETIC S

19 | 125th Anniversary 25 | Arts 12 | Culinary Corner 25 | House Committee 23 | In Memoriam 20 | MAF 24 | MAF Honorariums 7 | Manager’s Column 25 | Parking 5 | President’s Column 9 | Sports Shorts 17 | Stadium Terrace 22 | Website

33 | 20s/30s 28 | Balladeers 33 | Book Groups 31 | Family Events 34 | Junior Events 34 | Listen and Learn 35 | MACnet 35 | MelloMacs 36 | Seniors 39 | Singles 37 | Social Activities 39 | Theater

66 | Early Birds 66 | Exercise & Decathlon 64 | Golf 58 | Gymnastics 54 | Handball 67 | Personal Training 68 | Racquetball 69 | Squash 70 | Tennis 72 | Tiny Tots 74 | Triathlon & Running 74 | Volleyball 62, 76 | Walking & Hiking 60, 76 | Wellness Program 77 | Yoga 77 | Youth Programs

81 | Advertiser Index 79 | MAC Marketplace 78 | Member Numbers

On The Cover You don’t have to wear lycra to enjoy cycling at MAC. The club’s cycling group includes car-free commuters, cruisers, cyclocross fanatics and, yes, spandex-clad speed seekers. They are all welcome at a special 125th Anniversary Ride this summer on the country roads outside of Hillsboro.

Learn more about the ride, and MAC’s expansive cycling program, starting on page 42. Cover illustration by Edward Juan.

Next month in The Winged M: • The Travel Issue • Tournament of Champions april 2016

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ADMINISTRATIVE PRESIDENT’s column

O President Janice Marquis Vice President Linda Higgons Treasurer Scott Stevens Secretary Mike Wells

Trustees

Todd Husband Laura Martin Marlis Miller Robert Radler David Brezinski D’Anne O’Neill John Helmer III Grant Yoshihara Committee Chairs 20s/30s Emily Owens Athletic Kyle Goulard Balladeers John Wykoff Basketball Scott Dougherty Budget and Finance Scott Stevens Culture & Style Judith Arnell Cycling Jim Laird Dance Kathy Allcock Decathlon name Diversity Admissions Christo de Villiers Early Birds Susan Hale Exercise & Decathlon Bill Cordano Family Events Kayla Casebeer and Tony Cirino Golf Darin Vick Group Fitness David Horstkotte Gymnastics Lee Rumaner Handball Andy Kangas Holiday Decorating Margaret Lender House Tanya McGee Junior Events Alison Buchholz and Ava Klash Junior Programs and Facilities Eric Wilson Karate Don Dominguez MelloMacs Amy Johnson Member Events Teri Simpson Membership Sandy Moore Merrymacs Dinda Mills Outdoor Activities Program John Patridge Pilates Cheryl Hammond Polar Bears Don Morris Property William Lee Racquetball Kurt Lender Ski Brandon Hayes-Lattin Social Activities Jennifer Strait and Tracy Sailors Squash Matt Bassist Strategic Planning Vivian Solomon Studio Fitness Ann Gerson Swimming Scot Sullivan Synchro Lisa Girard Tennis Chris Graham Triathlon & Running Ryan Chiotti Volleyball Teresa Dira Easton Walking & Hiking Sue Stonecliffe Water Fitness Wendi Menashe Yoga Meris Gebhardt

ne of my first duties as your new president was presenting honors at the MAC Open awards ceremony on Sunday, Feb. 14. Having never attended a gymnastics meet before, I have to say I was “blown away” with the physical agilJanice Marquis ity and coordination I president observed, in addition to the gymnasts’ remarkable concentration. Over 1,200 collegiate and junior athletes participated in the 33rd annual Open. Gymnastics Manager Meg Doxtator reported this was the 33rd edition of the event.

Gymnasts came from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, California, Arizona and British Columbia. I am more than pleased to be able to report that the MAC girls and boys teams both placed second.

Minor project, major impact You may have noticed that we have completed our loading dock project on the southeast exterior corner of the facility. Although not a “sexy” project, it does offer an example of facility management’s continued attention to peripheral projects distinguished from larger, visible projects. The loading dock remodel included a city requirement that food service establishments install grease interceptors when new construction or renovation takes place. This is referred to as the “Fats, Oils and Grease” rule. This project, in conjunction with the main kitchen renovation in 2015 and 2012 Sport Pub renovation, means the club is in compliance with the city’s new code requirement. The loading dock improvements also include an additional bay for two more dumpsters, a new green roof cover for the dumpster area, a new sprinkler system, and relocation of an exit door. Again, this is all behind-thescenes work done by our Facilities team.

Saving power, saving money MAC has signed on for a second year to join the Strategic Energy Management Program hosted by Energy Trust of Oregon. The Club is be focused on the following this year: • Transitioning to day-shift cleaning and phasing out the graveyard shift to allow for a four-hour blackout period.

• Expanding the employee-only Energy Team to include representatives from the Food and Beverage and Athletic departments.

• Reinvesting the incentive dollars received by the Energy Trust of Oregon in LED

lighting solutions around the club (valued at $35,500).

• Addressing capital projects that need architectural and engineering services that should achieve a 15 percent savings on energy consumption as a result of new design.

• Using an additional 20 hours per week of a dedicated buildings system specialist as approved during the budget process.

• Having key staff attend three workshops and complete a second Energy Management Assessment.

Wellness attracts a crowd As I reported in an article in the February edition of The Winged M, the MAC Wellness Program continues to expand its offerings with presentations and workshops. Under the supervision of Wellness Coordinator Keri Donovan, we have hosted a stream of wellattended events. Here are a few: 124 members participated at the Strong Brains, Sharp Minds presentation with Roger Anunsen; 73 members attended the Shoulder Mechanics and Causes of Dysfunction presentation with Dr. Brooke Bennis; A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Dementia with Sharon Lacey attracted 67 participants; and Dr. Lindsey Nelson’s presentation on The Brain Gut Connection had 89 participants. Upcoming workshops include: Spring Awakening Yoga and Nutrition; From the Shoulders Up with Dr. Darren Treasure; Tone in Ten sessions; a Transcendental Meditation presentation; a Skin Health presentation and the blood drive.

Last month, I reported on the exciting opening reception and MAC exhibit at the Oregon Historical Society, which kicked off the club’s year of 125th anniversary celebrations. As a result of broad community interest in the exhibit, it has been extended through June beyond its original closing date of May. The impressive exhibit is full of MAC memorabilia that shouldn’t be missed. Thanks goes to Mike Matthews, who is spearheading the entire 125th anniversary celebration. The 125th Gala scheduled for Sept. 24, has, as of this writing, over 700 reservations, exceeding projections. The MACREACH program, which focuses on MAC committees and staff volunteering in the community, has gained momentum and is making a considerable difference to nonprofits in the greater Portland area. Watch for exciting news about the ride and run events taking place this summer.

They are set to be a couple of the highlights of the 125th celebration!

I wish you a healthy spring and hope the Easter Bunny brought you lots of eggs – and candies! WM april 2016

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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

think you will all agree, MAC’s most valuable resource is its employees. We have grown over the last 125 years to have more employees than most other private clubs in the United States, with around 600 employees at any given time.

Alison Beppler Our diverse employee Human resources population comes with experience across a vast array of both for-profit and not-forprofit industries.

Human Resources Department MAC’s human resources team is made up of five staff members who support employees and supervisors by performing a wide scope of human resources functions. This busy office handles recruiting, onboarding, training and development, performance management, benefits, employee relations, conflict resolution and a myriad of other responsibilities.

One of the department’s most important functions is to annually research salary and benefit trends. This diligence ensures a competitive market position and internal pay equity for all MAC staff. This data is presented to the Human Resources Committee for a recommendation to the Board of Trustees for a comprehensive annual compensation package.

Human Resources Committee MAC’s Human Resources Committee is made up of current and former trustees, as well as members with expertise in the human resources profession. The committee is instrumental in the process of reviewing and recommending to the Board of Trustees a total employee compensation package for inclusion in MAC’s annual operating budget.

MAC’s compensation philosophy is to provide employees with a total compensation package, comprised of both salary and benefits, that recognizes and rewards employee performance while maintaining a balanced salary structure that is in line with regional standards.

Employee Engagement Survey In today’s competitive hiring market, it is important to try to understand how to attract and retain valuable employees. One of the first steps is to learn how employees feel about their organization. In March, MAC surveyed staff to gauge their opinion on our mission, values, transparency, morale, company culture and more.

We plan to share the anonymous results of the survey with all employees, and MAC’s leadership team will review the results and plan follow-up actions.

Workplace Values I mentioned before that our employees come from diverse backgrounds, but we all share a set of common workplace values that are critical to our success as a club. They help drive our decisions and guide our actions, get all of us working toward common goals, help us to provide feedback to each other, and generally make MAC a great place to work.

We’re in the process of rolling out a new set of values. Our former values, which are still alive and well, were developed in the late 1990s, and it was time to rethink them.

There are six new values: commit to the team, choose safety, embrace change, put people first, act with integrity and deliver extraordinary experiences. Over the first half of this year, our training and development specialist, Randy Lewis, is holding a series of small group sessions with every employee to help us understand and embrace the new workplace values by determining how they fit into our everyday work lives.

Current legislation impacts costs MAC’s executive leadership team and Human Resources Committee will soon formulate a strategy recommendation to the Board of Trustees in response to Oregon’s upcoming minimum wage hikes. Oregon’s minimum wage increase from $9.25 to $9.75 per hour on July 1, 2016 will impact the majority of the club’s restaurant and catering service staff. The next increase, from $9.75 to $11.25 per hour on July 1, 2017, and the following annual minimum wage increases though 2022, will impact significantly more jobs within the club. Like all other Oregon employers, MAC is considering ways to manage the increased labor costs associated with higher wages.

The club’s executive leadership team, Human Resources Committee and Board of Trustees must also respond if the Department of Labor’s proposed overtime exemption rule is finalized by the White House, and the salary threshold for exempt status jobs is doubled to $50,440 per year. We are reviewing job duties and the expected costs for each of the positions affected to determine whether pay should be moved to the threshold, making the position exempt from overtime pay, or whether the job should be moved to hourly pay to monitor hours and potential overtime. WM april 2016

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ADMINISTRATIVE sports shorts

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’m not normally one to preach, but it seems appropriate given the time of year and some recent incidents.

MAC is unique in many ways, one of which is the breadth of programming and freedom it gives to its youth. If you are 7 to 10, moving between supervised spaces without your parent or Ed Stoner guardian is allowed. If you are Athletic Director 11 and older, you may roam the club freely. However, as Eleanor Roosevelt said in You Learn by Living, “With freedom comes responsibility. For the person who is unwilling to grow up, the person who does not want to carry his own weight, this is a frightening prospect.” MAC works hard to provide opportunities for living and learning through camps, classes, and educational and social programming, yet it remains an individual and family responsibility to learn and grow from these offerings.

Recently, there has been a spike in the number of youth trying to sneak their friends who are not members into the club. There are more children running in the halls and through active basketball and tennis courts and being loud and inconsiderate in Joe’s and throughout the club. Certain areas that were known to be kid hangouts have been found with chewed gum in the carpet and empty candy wrappers and other trash strewn throughout the area, along with damaged equipment and property. Those areas now have locks on them, which is unfortunate for other members who have been using the areas responsibly and respectfully and now won’t be able to do so. Even more disturbing was the rise in the number of Instagram and Facebook pages mocking MAC staff and members, which beyond simply been mean and rude, involved photos that are against Club Rules. As such, there are nearly 20 youth headed to House Committee as I write.

While I know this is likely a small population of youth at MAC, it is a disturbing trend that has many members grumbling and completing Sounding Boards about how children should be more restricted, and their parents or guardians disciplined, too. This is especially troubling given how hard other members and staff are working to find additional space and programming opportunities for youth.

The intent of this article is not to disparage “those meddling kids,” as they were known in Scooby Doo cartoons, rather to highlight the value in doing the right thing. To support the teachable moments MAC provides, making sure children and parents alike learn and grow from them, rather than ruining that opportunity for everyone else.

I look forward to seeing you around the club this month, and hopefully not before the House Committee. WM

Club Scoreboard 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.

Gymnastics MAC Open Multnomah Athletic Club, Feb. 12-14 Level 3 3rd (tie) floor exercise, senior – Emery Piscitello 3rd (tie) floor exercise, senior – Maia Rheingold 3rd, floor exercise, junior B – Joy Piscitello 3rd, all around, junior A – Anne Phillips Level 4 3rd, uneven bars, junior A – Susanna Kramer 2nd, floor exercise, senior – Violet Gullung Level 5 2nd, floor exercise, senior – Paloma Hopson Level 6 1st, all around; 1st, vault; 2nd, (tie) beam, junior B – Ellyse Jensen 3rd, vault, junior B – Brooke Phillips 3rd, (tie) vault, senior – Joie Barnett Level 8 1st, floor exercise; 3rd all around, 3rd, beam – Heather Williams Level 9 1st, all around; 1st, (tie) beam; 2nd, uneven bars – Katherine Ager 1st, floor exercise; 1st (tie) beam; 2nd, (tie) all around – Brittney Vitkauskas Level 10 1st all around; 1st vault; 1st uneven bar; 2nd beam; 1st floor exercise – Destinee Davis 1st beam; 2nd vault; 2nd all around – Grace Donaghy Xcel 3rd – Team Gold 3rd – Team Platinum 2nd – Gold Senior Division Team 1st beam; 2nd, all around – Anna Frankhouse 1st, floor exercise; 2nd, vault; 3rd, all around – Emma Wismiller 1st uneven bars – Isabella Gore Platinum Junior Division 1st vault; 2nd, all around; 3rd uneven bars; 3rd beam; 3rd (tie), floor exercise – Megan McVeigh 1st, floor exercise; 2nd vault, 1st FX – Eleanor Pigg Senior 3rd, beam – Alessandra Ferriso

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. april 2016

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FACES IN THE CLUB The Early Birds Committee won the annual Athletic Committee of the Year Award for the 2015-16 committee year. The committee received the award during a surprise presentation at its February meeting. Group members are best known for starting their daily fitness routines before sunrise, but their activities extend well beyond the Exercise and Conditioning Room. The Early Birds hold a number of themed events around Portland throughout the year, and they also engage in a number of important fundraisers, raising money for the YWCA domestic violence shelter and the Community Warehouse. The Athletic Committee also lauded the Early Birds for partnering with other committees on events, using funds wisely and expanding their reach. Over the past year, the Early Birds have attracted a number of younger members to their events.

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

MAC gymnast Parker Chiapuzio is one of only six gymnasts in Region 2 to participate in this year’s Elite Team Cup. Each of the country’s nine regions are sending a team of six gymnasts to Newark, New Jersey, to compete in the same venue as the American Cup, the United States’ most prestigious international invitational.

Chiapuzio won Oregon state titles in three disciplines on his way to winning the overall title last season. In addition to his outstanding gymnastics career at MAC, Chiapuzio also is an outstanding student. The high school senior was a U.S. Junior Olympics First Team Academic All-American, and is a member of the National Honors Society.

Alivia DeGagne is a familiar face among MAC’s many youth programs. The summer camp instructor will be helping with camp checkins this summer, but also is an assistant teacher in the Huckleberries classroom of My MAC Playschool, a Tiny Tots instructor, a MAC birthday party host, and a child care attendant.

DeGagne currently majors in art studies with a double minor in special education and elementary education at Portland State University. She also plans to earn her graduate degree in education.

When she’s not studying or helping out at MAC, DeGagne coaches volleyball at West Sylvan Middle School, and likes to hike, create art and travel.

MAC Scholar Athlete Emily Jayne was the first of 15 Rose Festival Princesses named in March. Jayne is a senior at St. Mary’s Academy.

In her role on the court, Jayne spends five weeks visiting community events, hospitals, senior centers, youth organizations and civic groups.

She receives a $3,500 scholarship. Jayne is a two-time captian of St. Mary’s volleyball team and was named to the allleague team three times.

She was named to the allleague track teams twice for pole vault. Jayne also is involved in mock trial, National Honor Society, Model United Nations, Doernbecher Week, the National Hispanic Recognition Scholar Program and serves on school fundraising committees.

Junior member Kian Patel helped lead Lincoln High School to its second consecutive state chess championship in March. Lincoln’s five-member team took down the best squads in the state, beating the eventual second-, third-, fourth- and fifth-place teams on their way to the title. This marks Lincoln’s second championship ever, though the state chess championships have been held for more than 50 years. Patel also helped to develop chess open play for juniors at MAC. Chess boards will be set up in front of the Junior Lounge from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. All levels of play are welcome and there is no cost to play. Patel is there nearly every Tuesday to offer tips to beginners. april 2016

Amanda Haskell has joined MAC as the new aquatics coordinator.

Haskell comes to the club with 10 years of experience as a lifeguard and swim instructor. She was born and raised on Portland Westside, and earned a bachelor of science in Health Studies from Portland State University. Her love of the water keeps her active as a runner, swimmer and triathlete. Haskell also organizes a Portland-area Foster Parents Night Out. The initiative offers support to foster families in the community by caring for kids one evening each month so that foster parents can enjoy a night to themselves.

When she’s away from the pool, Haskell likes to hike, read and spend time on the Oregon Coast.

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Culinary

Pasture to Plate with Guest Chef Carlo G. Lamagna

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xecutive Chef Philippe Boulot collaborates with the Oregon Beef Council for an exclusive dinner honoring the council’s 2016 Chef of the Year, Carlo G. Lamagna of Clyde Common. Boulot, the 2014 recipient of the award, teams with Lamagna to offer a fourcourse dinner showcasing Oregon beef. The meal includes smoked beef heart and sirloin tartare, beef consumme, short ribs and more.

The event starts with a reception from 6 to 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner. The cost is $55 per person.

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Culinary Culinary cALENDAR

Crab Feed Encore in April

French Alliance The Alliance Française de Portland is holding its annual Fundraiser Gala and Auction at the MAC from 5:30-10 p.m.

Saturday, April 23. Executive Chef Philippe Boulot has created a Provence-inspired menu. The Alliance offers MAC members a special price of $75 for individual tickets and $115 for VIP seating. Proceeds from the gala and auction support the nonprofit mission of the Alliance, which is to provide French language classes and cultural enrichment programs benefiting the Francophone and Francophile communities of the Greater Portland region. To make a reservation call the Alliance at 503-223-8388 or go to the Alliance website at www.afportland.org.

Executive Chef Philippe Boulot sources Dungeness crab, which is prepared in a wide variety of dishes, for two more days this season, Friday, April 8, and Saturday, April 9.

The cost is $42; plus an 18 percent service charge. Reservations are recommended for this popular event. Call 503-517-6630 to make a reservation.

The club is setting up concesssions in the Ballroom for the Wednesday, June 1 Timbers match against San Jose.

Sports Pub to Close May 27 through June 8 The Sports Pub closure has been rescheduled to Friday, May 27, through Wednesday, June 8. The Sports Pub is replacing worn flooring and fabrics. During this time, needed maintenance to the Sports Pub kitchen and dishroom also will be addressed. The timeline for this project requires a minimum of eight full business days. Our goal has remained to find a time that will cause the least amount of interruption to our members.

Dates selected to minimize disruption to members.

To accommodate members coming to watch the MLS Champion Timbers match against the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday, June 1, the club will set up tailgate-style concessions in the West Ballroom.

The West Ballroom with direct access to the deck will be an ideal venue to get your pregame and game-time food and beverages. Let’s cheer the Timbers on to a repeat season. WM

10 Barrel Beer Dinner

Wild Alaskan Halibut

Enjoy Passover at the Club

The Sports Pub’s April beer tasting and pairing dinner features 10 Barrel Brewing from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, April 21. Sous Chef Deanna Bascom designs an a la carte menu to pair with beers from 10 Barrel. The evening includes tastings of select 10 Barrel brews, and each entree includes a pint. Reservations not accepted.

Enjoy some of the world’s best halibut during Supper Club in the Men’s Bar from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, April 16. Every third Saturday, Executive Sous Chef Phil Oswalt prepares a menu using fresh, local and seasonal fare. Call 503-5176630 to make a reservation.

Free child care is available.

Call 503-517-7215 to reserve child care.

Enjoy traditional favorites prepared by the MAC culinary team, including, chopped liver, matzo ball soup, braised beef brisket with potatoes, wild salmon gefilte fish from scratch, and flourless chocolate cake at 6 p.m. Monday, April 25. The cost is $45 per person. Make reservations at theMAC.com.

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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APril 2016 cALENDAR OF EVENTS picks of the month

Pull ivy on the MAC Trail to cele brate the club’s 125th Anniversary.

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Join the Walki ng & Hiking Committee and MACorps volunteers to celebrate MAC’ s 125 years of involvement in the neighborhood and the MAC Trail’s 25 years as a neighboorhood resource. Cut and pull ivy from areas around the trail unde r the leadership of Mary Verril li, stewardship coodi nator of Portland Parks and Recreation and the No Ivy League. This community servi ce project is open to mem bers and guest s.

Teens are espe cially encouraged to participate . There is no cost to participate . Registration is requested for planning purpo ses.

New Hikes on the Coast Thursday, April 14 6:30 p.m.

Oregon hiking expert William Sullivan discusses coastal hikes.

Bridal Boot Camp Tuesday, April 5 10 a.m.

Get fit for summer with high-intensity training and nutrition advice.

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Ivy Pull Saturday, April 2 8:30 a.m.-noon Washington Park Celebrate the club’s 125th anniversary with a day of service on the MAC Trail.

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Friday, April 1

Thursday, April 7

Summer Camp Preview Family Fridays, 6-8:30 p.m.

Golf Expo, Ballroom, 5-9 p.m.

MACNet, 7:30-9 a.m.

Balladeers Open Rehearsal, 6:45 p.m.

Henk Pander art talk, 5:30 p.m.

20s/30s Brown Bottle Society Night, 26 Founders, 7:30 p.m.

Timbers vs. FC Dallas, Providence Park, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 2 Ivy Pull, 125th anniversary event, MAC Trail, Washington Park, 8:30 a.m.-noon Wibit Open Swim, West Pool, 12:45-2 p.m.

Seattle Reign FC vs. Oregon State, Providence Park, 2:30 p.m.

Thorns vs. Houston Dash, Providence Park, 5 p.m.

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

Monday, April 4 MAC Toastmasters, 7 a.m.

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

Handball Club Doubles Event, 3:30-7:30 p.m.

Bridal Boot Camp, Team Training Room, 10-11 a.m.

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Friday, April 8

Thursday, April 14

Bingo Breakfast, 6:30-7:30 a.m.

Oregon Beef Council Dinner, 6 p.m.

Summer 2016 Registration Day, 7 a.m.

New Hikes on the Oregon Coast, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Handball Club Doubles Event, 3:30-7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 9 Tiny Tots Open Gym, Main Gym, 9 a.m.-noon Wibit Open Swim, West Pool, 12:45-2 p.m.

Prime Rib Buffet, Men’s Bar, 5-9 p.m.

Monday, April 11 MAC Toastmasters, 7 a.m.

Tuesday, April 5

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Wednesday, April 13

Trivia Night, 7-9 p.m.

Friday, April 15 MAF Northwest Shootout Recognition Banquet, Ballroom, 6 p.m.

Portland Stags Family Fridays, 6-8:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 16 Wibit Open Swim, West Pool, 12:45-2 p.m.

MAF Northwest Shootout, Liberty High School, game at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Timbers vs. San Jose Earthquakes, Providence Park, 7:30 p.m.

Supper Club, Men’s Bar, 5-9 p.m.

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

Phone No. Department

The Classic Synchro Invitational takes place in the West Pool Saturday, April 23, and Sunday, April 24.

Sunday, April 17

50/50 Wine, Men’s Bar, 5-9 p.m.

Red Yarn Concert, 10 a.m.

French Alliance Dinner, 6 p.m.

Thorns vs. Orlando Pride, Providence Park, 7 p.m.

Monday, April 18 Early Birds Community Warehouse Drive begins. Donation barrel at Athletic Entrance MAC Toastmasters, 7 a.m.

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

Wednesday, April 20 Kerr Games, gyms, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 21 10 Barrel Beer Dinner, Sports Pub, 5-9 p.m.

Wellness Presentation: Intro to Transcendental Meditation, 6-7:30 p.m.

Newsies, Keller Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, April 22

Sunday, April 24 NACAD Basketball Tournament, Main and West gyms, all day Classic Synchro Invitational, West Pool, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

This is How We Roll Tween Bowling Event, Sunset Lanes in Beaverton, 1-3 p.m.

Balladeers 75th Anniversary Concert, 2 p.m.

Monday, April 25 MAC Toastmasters, 7 a.m.

Portland: A Food Biography, 6:30-8 p.m.

Passover Dinner, 26 Founders, 6 p.m.

Friday, April 29 2016 MAC Long Course Invitational, 50-meter Pool, 4-7 p.m.

Diego Valeri Clinic Family Friday, 6-8:30 p.m.

NACAD Basketball Tournament, Main and West gyms, all day

Junior Dance, Ballroom, 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 23

Saturday, April 30

NACAD Basketball Tournament, Main and West gyms, all day Classic Synchro Invitational, West Pool, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

2016 MAC Long Course Invitational, 50-meter Pool, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

Wibit Open Swim, West Pool, 12:45-2 p.m.

Prime Rib Buffet, Men’s Bar, 5-9 p.m.

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 503-517-7265 Member Events 503-517-7280 Membership 503-517-7290 M-porium 503-517-7574 Outdoor Department 503-517-7548 Personal Training 503-517-7585 Squash Office 503-517-7592 Tennis Office 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 Monday through Friday 5 a.m.-11 p.m.

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

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Thorns Home Opener Coming in April The Portland Thorns’ season kicks off this month with a home match on Sunday, April 17. Come watch the Thorns take on new National Women’s Soccer League team Orlando Pride and the return of Alex Morgan at 7 p.m. at Providence Park. In general, there is no charge to experience the Thorns from the Stadium Terrace. Select Thorns matches will be ticketed and charged and members will be notified in advance. For more information, contact At Your Service, AtYourService@ themac.com or 503-517-7235.

Junior Guests at Matches Members enjoy the Timbers’ season opener, a finals rematch against the Columbus Crew, from the club’s Stadium Terrace seats.

Stadium Terrace Timbers Tickets on Sale Now J

oin fellow MAC members on the Stadium Terrace to root for the 2015 MLS Champion Portland Timbers as they compete in their fifth MLS season. MAC’s 300 Stadium Terrace seats provide a great vantage for all events held in the Stadium.

The club offers both general (open) and preferred (assigned by staff) seating for Timbers’ matches. For regular season matches, general seating is $25 and preferred seating is $35. Doors open 90 minutes prior to each match, and general ticket holders may claim their seats on a first-come, first-served basis, while preferred ticket holders may take their seats at any time. Higher pricing may apply to matches the Timbers designate as premium. Ticket pricing is set in accordance with Providence Park pricing. Ticket income covers revenue sharing with teams and event staffing.

Members may purchase up to four tickets per match per membership account. Members may bring guests as long as they do not exceed a total of four tickets per match per account.

Exceptions are granted for family accounts on which there are more than four members who would like to attend the match together. To request this family-only exception, members should contact At Your Service at AtYourService@themac.com.

Members must cancel tickets at least seven days prior to match day; members will be charged for tickets that are not canceled, picked up or used after the cancellation date.

Match-day ticket exchange will no longer be accommodated.

Tickets are available for members to purchase one month prior to each regular season home match at 10 a.m. If that day falls on a Saturday or a Sunday, registration begins at 10 a.m. on the preceding Friday.

For all games that sell out, there will be a waitlist referenced through the cancellation deadline, after which time all tickets are committed.

Buy tickets online at theMAC.com, by phone at 503-517-7235, or in person from At Your Service. WM

As part of a pilot program MAC is conducting, 15- to 17-year-old juniors may host one 15-17-yearold nonmember guest to a Stadium Terrace event. To host a guest, the junior and his or her guest must follow all Club Rules as well as policies and procedures that are part of the Junior Guest Pass Pilot Program.

These procedures require checking in at the fourth-floor entrance, providing photo ID, signing an agreement, and wearing wristbands while at the club. Guests attending Stadium Terrace events must be ticketed appropriately and are considered social guests; they are not allowed in athletic areas. For details about the Junior Guest Pass Pilot Program, contact At Your Service at AtYourService@themac.com or 503-517-7235.

Get the Latest Terrace Updates To stay up to date with Thorns and Timbers matches make sure to select “Terrace Events” as an interest on the club website. This will opt you into automatic updates about Stadium Terrace events. You may opt out at any time. WM

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125th Anniversary Events in April Saturday, April 2: Ivy Pull volunteer event at MAC Trail Friday, April 22 through Sunday, April 24: NACAD basketball championships featuring club basketball teams from across the country Sunday, April 24: Balladeers celebrate 75 years with a special complimentary concert Saturday, April 30 and Sunday May 1: MAC long course invitations swim meet for all competitive-level swimmers Through July 5: Perfectly Fit - MAC ’s 125th anniversary exhibit at Oregon Historical Society. Free to Multnomah County residents.

For more information on MAC 125th Anniversary events, go to theMAC.com or check out the digital sign on the main floor of the clubhouse.

MAC Voulunteer Heroes by Kirsten Leonard, MACREACH Ken Guenther is always teaching, even as he engages with this writer.

Business, engineering, prison reform and entrepreneurship make this man’s eyes dance with excitement, and our city is improved through his support of many of our best institutions.

Portland State University’s Dean of Engineering is on Guenther’s speed dial, resulting in the development and funding of nano technology research, desalinization projects and mentoring programs.

A symposium this fall will bring science teachers together to share best practices and Guenther is there behind the scenes. Students gain access to labs and materials, and funding of the patenting process supports the best ideas. PSU’s Viking football team members are fed and find homes away from their own. And Guenther prowls all sidelines, conceiving ways to better systems.

Thanks for the advice, Guenther. My LLC is on its way.

Cathie Gleeson doesn’t know whose life has been more changed: hers or that of the inmates at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility.

Tuesdays are Gleeson’s day to “go to jail,” where she teaches as many as 25 female inmates how to quilt. Many have never finished anything, and the joy and sense of accomplishment is palpable.

Gleeson’s support of this non-profit extends to serving on the Board of Coffee Creek Quilters, which relies completely on donations.

Meridian Park Hospital also gets Cathie two or three Mondays each month, and past tasks have included chairing the Board of Wilsonville Parks and Rec as the city was formed and set aside parks for livability. The Oregon Maritime Museum and Portland Sternwheeler, and the Master Gardener program: all have been improved by fun-loving, long time member Gleeson.

And her MAC pursuits today? Watching tennis and playing mah jongg!

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125th AnniverSary Sponsors SILVER

BRONZE Coca-Cola • Ferguson Wellman Capital Management • Maletis Beverage • Moss Adams • Pacific Seafood Group Phillips & Company • Peter Richter, Miller Nash Graham & Dunn • Sunset Audi • Tonkon Torp LLP • Woodruff-Sawyer Oregon

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Members who donated $1,000 to support 125th Anniversary events and activities Kim & John Bradley Robin & John Costic Doug & Paula Dawley Sarita Dua Richard Horswell In memory of Cornelia P. & Noel B. Flynn

Skip & Patsy Frank John Herman Nancy & John Herpers Honoring David Horstkotte’s year at MAC McAlpin Group William Jones, III

Win McCormack Robert L Moir Kandis & Bob Nunn James Perkins Julie Reiersgaard Sarah & Chris Remy M. Burke Rice

Craig Ruble Jordan Schnitzer Marlis Miller & Dennis Thompson Trustee/anonymous Victor Petroff Women of the Board

Contact John Herman, MAC125th@theMAC.com for sponsorship opportunities. See the At Your Service desk for a Club 125 underwriters form.

ADMINISTRATIVE Oregon’s Jazz Johnson cuts through Washington defenders on the way to the hoop. Opposite, Katie McWilliams drives the baseline during the girls game.

Multnomah athletic foundation

State’s Best Face Off During NW Shootout The Multnomah Athletic Foundation holds a weekend of activities, highlighted by the Northwest Shootout game pitting Oregon against Washington

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e’re celebrating the region’s top high school basketball athletes on Saturday, April 16, as 40 All-Star seniors suit up for the Merritt Truax Memorial Northwest Shootout. The Multnomah Athletic Foundation invites you to join the action and amazing showcase of talent during this annual Oregon vs. Washington competition at Liberty High School in Hillsboro.

Tip-off for the girl’s game is 4 p.m., followed by the boy’s game at 6 p.m.

Once again, we’re excited to announce new coaches representing the Oregon teams.

The Oregon girl’s team will be coached by Jay Ego. Ego was named Metro League Coach of the Year four times (2009, 2011, 2013 and 2014) and led the Beaverton High School to the state semifinals in 2014 for the first time in 12 seasons. In 10 years, Ego won 171 games. He helped Beaverton win Metro titles in 2012 and ’13 and his teams reached the state tournament four times.

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“It is a great honor to celebrate the accomplishments of these fantastic studentathletes. For each of these players, their achievements are a result of hard work, commitment and sacrifice” Ego said. “Come celebrate the culmination of hard work and Oregon and Washington’s best high school basketball players. Take a glance into the future of the best Northwest players that will be playing at the next level.”

Proceeds from the Shootout benefit the Multnomah Athletic Foundation.

The Oregon boys team will be led by former Warner Pacific College’s Men’s Basketball Head Coach Bart Valentine. In 30 years as a head coach at the high school and college level, Valentine has earned over 400 wins. After leading his team to the state

championship at West Linn High School in 1997, he started the NAIA basketball program at Warner Pacific College. In 12 years there his teams competed in nine national tournaments. Valentine will be assisted by Tyler Toney from West Linn High School.

“The Northwest Shootout is the premier high school basketball all-star game in the area. I have enjoyed watching the competition between Oregon and Washington over the years, but to now be able to coach the Oregon team is truly an honor for me.

These players are the best of the best and will represent the state of Oregon both on the court and off with class. I want to thank the foundation for making this possible.”

For the 2016 Oregon and Washington player rosters as well as Northwest Shootout ticket information, visit www.

MultnomahAthleticFoundation.com.

Attendees 18 years and younger will receive free admission.

Free Skills Clinic for Students Once again, the Northwest Shootout will include a free basketball skills clinic

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for Portland-area youth. The Foundation, in partnership with Portland Parks & Recreation, invites children ages 7 to 10 to join Oregon’s all-star players for a fun skills session from 3:30-5 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at the Eastside Portland Community Center.

The free event includes a T-shirt and family pass to the All-Star games.

Guest Speaker Dion C. Jordan Each year family, friends and event sponsors gather to celebrate athletic achievement and enjoy the camaraderie of the Oregon vs.

Washington competition during a recognition dinner sponsored by MAC. This year, we are thrilled to have international speaker, author and Portland Parks board member, Dion C. Jordan, as our keynote speaker on Friday, April 16. Space is limited. Those interested in attending should contact MAF Executive Director Lisa Bendt.

Thank you from the Foundation Proceeds from the Merritt Truax Memorial Northwest Shootout benefit the Multnomah Athletic Foundation and their efforts supporting youth scholarships and community grants in the Portland metropolitan area. The foundation hopes to see you at the games!

For more information, visit www.

MultnomahAthleticFoundation.com or contact Lisa Bendt at 503-517-2350 or lbendt@ MultnomahAthelticFoundation.com. WM

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ADMINISTRATIVE

In Memoriam Betty Digman May 27, 1915-March 2, 2016 Senior preferred member Betty Digman died peacefully at her home Feb. 25. She was 100.

Betty was a longtime MAC member, and continued her workouts twice a week until the day she died. When Betty was no longer able to drive to MAC herself, her personal trainer, Nancy Petit, came to her home. She often said that those workouts were what kept her going.

As a girl, Betty learned to swim at the club, and she has The Winged M to prove it! She loved to tell the story how, back in the day, her instructor at MAC taught her to swim. The coach had a long pole, and used it to open the windows used to vent the pool. She used that pole to guide Betty out to the center of the pool and then told her to swim back. Voila, swim instruction, old style. Perhaps it was that kind of “you can do it” teaching that assisted Betty throughout her long, healthy life. One banner day, however, stood out in Betty’s mind: the day the Men’s Bar was open to women.

Frederick Alva Jacobs Kingery Aug. 29, 1927-Feb. 13, 2016 Senior preferred member Frederick (Ted) Alva Jacobs Kingery was born in Portland to Marion Farrell and Frederick Alva Jacobs on Aug. 29, 1927.

His father, Fred Jacobs, died before Teddy was born, and Marion remarried Lyle B. Kingery when Teddy was 2 years old. He grew up on Kings Court in Southwest Portland, attending Hillside School. For high school, Ted, along with his closest lifelong pals, headed east on the train to Phillips Academy Andover (Mass.). He graduated from Yale University and New York University School of Medicine.

While in New York, he met Anne Maloon of Salem, Mass., and they were married in 1951 at Calvary Chapel in Gramercy Park, N.Y. His internship and residency at the University of Michigan were interrupted for two years by his service as a captain in the U.S. Air Force.

In 1959, Ted, a fourth generation Oregonian, loaded up his almost new Ford station wagon, and with his bride and four children, moved west. In Portland, he began his medical practice in dermatology.

Ted was a dedicated physician and teacher and he lived a life of service. He was a clinical professor at Oregon Health & Science University and on the staff at Good Samaritan Hospital for 50 years. He was a founder of the Portland Dermatology Clinic. He served as president of the AAD (American Academy of Dermatology) and of the ADA (American Dermatological Association). He was a

chairman of the OHSU Medical Research Foundation. He was a president of the Portland Opera and of the Racquet Club, and a lifetime member of the Multnomah Athletic Club and the Snowshoe Club, among other affiliations.

Ted was an old school gentleman: a scholar, sportsman, aspiring cattleman and raconteur.

A man of his era, his medical training and scruples did not preclude a constitutional dry martini. He was an enthusiastic traveler with a lively curiosity for people and their history.

He loved the opera, but he played the banjo.

Dapper in a bow tie, people were drawn to him for his warmth and charm. A familiar Ted adage was: There are no strangers, only friends you haven’t met. He was an inspiration to so many along the arc of his nearly 90 years.

Ted died peacefully, surrounded by his children at the Oregon coast, where he had spent so many happy years throughout his life. He was predeceased by the love of his life, Anne, and is survived by his sister, Susan Kingery Wise and family of Beverly Farms, Mass.; and four children, 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Remembrances in Ted’s name should be directed toward the Kingery Library at OHSU or the Portland Opera.

James A. McClaskey April 25, 1940-Feb. 20, 2016 Senior family preferred member James A. McClaskey passed away Feb. 20, at his home in Vancouver, Washington, after a four-year battle with cancer. At his death, just as in life, his loving wife of 42 years was by his side.

He was 75.

Jim was born April 25, 1940, in The Dalles.

He was a graduate of the University School in Victoria, B.C., the University of Oregon and Willamette University College of Law. In 1965, Jim began practicing law in Portland. However, he soon realized that if his life were to include adventure, he needed to take action before being immersed irretrievably in the law. So off he went to Saudi Arabia, where from 1967 to 1971, he was a deep-sea diver and eventually the chief operating officer of Algosaibi Diving of Saudi Arabia. Jim had many adventures and narrow escapes in the Middle East, and many great stories to tell. Chief among the stories is the one about meeting his future wife, Kay (Catherine O’Shaughnessy) from Dublin, Ireland, at the mail center in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. He and Kay were married in Dublin in 1973.

Even before he became a lawyer, Jim had some interesting occupations: a truck driver in the wheat fields of eastern Oregon, a cavalry platoon leader (second lieutenant) in the U.S. Army, and a forest firefighter in Montana.

In time, Jim returned to law. In 1975, Jim formed his own firm, and from then until 1986,

practiced as McClaskey, Greig, Troutwine and Stoker on Hayden Island in Portland. During that time, Jim served as general counsel to the Thunderbird Red Lion Hotel chain, which Jim’s father, Tod E. McClaskey, and Edward H. Pietz founded. In 1985, when the Red Lion hotels were sold to Kohlberg, Kravis and Roberts, Jim merged his law firm with the Seattle firm of Williams, Kastner and Gibbs.

From 1988 until his retirement in 2005, Jim practiced with the Landerholm law firm in Vancouver.

Jim also was a good athlete. He was heavyweight boxing champion of his high school in Victoria; wrestled for the University of Oregon; played rugby at the high school, college and club levels; and was a tough opponent on the handball or racquetball court. He loved swimming, fishing and throwing the football with his sons. Jim worked hard and played hard, always within the bounds of his high principles. He was a man of deep integrity who always did his best.

Jim was active in the community, serving as president of the Columbia Arts Center, chairman of the Community Foundation Investment Committee, vice president of The Columbia River Maritime Museum and board member of The National Historic Trust, the Community Foundation and Southwest Washington Medical Center Foundation. Jim and Kay were named Philanthropists of the Year for Southwest Washington in 2013.

Jim is survived by his wife, Kay; sons, Matt, Mark and wife, MoonJin, Paul and wife, Kristi, and Dan and wife, Kat; grandchildren, Kellen, Mia, James and Liam; sister, Diana; brothers, Tod and Rod; and Danish exchange student, Regitze Ploug Middlestad, who thought of Jim and Kay as her American dad and mom.

Although Jim was a generous and entertaining friend, he always put his family first. We will miss him forever, but we are thankful for his incredible love and support throughout the years.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bereavement Retreat Fund at the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington, 610 Esther St., Suite 201, Vancouver, WA 98660.

Alan John Zell Dec. 26, 1930-Nov. 7, 2015 Senior family member Alan John Zell died Nov. 7, 2015. He was 84.

He was born in Portland on Dec. 26, 1930, to Julius S. Zell and Lillian Freudestein Zell.

He is survived by his wife Janet Kurland Zell, daughters Lauren Kay Zell and Evyn Claire Zell, older brother Martin Zell, and cousins Leonard Zell, Ted Zell, Emily Zell and Alexandra Zell.

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ADMINISTRATIVE In Memoriam Continued from page 23 Alan’s school years started at Ainsworth Elementary School and continued until graduation from Lincoln High School in 1949, where he enjoyed baseball and the PopCycles.

Away from school, Alan enjoyed the Portland Hunt Club and sulky racing with his uncle Harry Zell, and served as president of the Congregation Beth Israel Youth Group called the Octagonal Club.

In September 1949, Alan enrolled at the University of Southern California where TV entertained him more than his studies. By November 1950, he signed up for four years in the U.S. Air Force, where he served in Korea before returning to several different U.S. posts including George Air Force Base in 1954.

A blind date that year led him to meet Janet Kurland, whom he went on to marry in Los Angeles on July 17, 1955. By that time, Alan was out of the Air Force and settled back into Portland life and his family’s business – Zell Bros. Jewelers.

Alan and Janet became parents of Lauren in September 1956 and Evyn in November 1959.

Alan was first introduced to ice skating during his honeymoon in Sun Valley, Idaho.

So the 1960 opening of the Lloyd Center Ice Skating Rink provided a perfect activity for a

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father of two daughters. Alan passed several ice dance tests and competed in local ice dance events. Over the years, he served as president of three skating clubs in the area and was on the committee that brought the U.S. Figure Skating Championships to Portland in 1978.

Through figure skating, Alan became interested in the Olympic movement. He was fundraising chair for Oregon during the 1970s and ’80s. In 1980, he was invited to Greece to participate in the lighting of the Olympic torch that would travel through Europe for the 1980 Summer Games in Moscow.

In 1983, Alan left Zell Bros. to begin his own marketing consulting business – Attitudes for Selling. He also volunteered with the SCORE division of the Small Business Administration, where he led seminars and provided advice to new and established businesses. All of Alan’s sales and marketing experience culminated with the publishing of his book, Elements of Selling.

A lifelong member of the Congregation Beth Israel, in his later years Alan enjoyed attending Torah study discussions with Rabbi Michael Z. Cahana and Assistant Rabbi Rachel L. Joseph. Alan’s other civic activities included serving on the board of the Portland Opera, as a member of the Lincoln High School Alumni Association, and as a judge for Junior Achievement in Business Education.

MAF

Multnomah Athletic Foundation Honorariums Honored individuals are listed in bold.

Memorials Douglas Brenner Gerald and Donna Ching Donald Green III Sudee and Clayton Hering Sherman Kellar Sudee and Clayton Hering Tom and Ann Usher Dr. Frederick Kingery Mort and Mary Bishop Evelyn Larsen Beardsley Bill and Susie Crist

Tributes 60th Birthday – Chris Marks Kathleen Dodds Multnomah Athletic Foundation provides community grants and postsecondary scholarships focused on promoting athletic participation in the Portland metropolitan area. Contributions made to the Foundation are tax-deductible. For more information, contact Lisa Bendt at lbendt@themac.com or 503-517-2350. WM

ADMINISTRATIVE • Observe the club’s parking rules including: 5 mph speed limit; stop signs; handicap spaces, directional arrows and pedestrian crosswalks.

Vehicles protruding into the crosswalk area on the north wall of the fourth-floor parking level restrict clearance for pedestrians walking in this area, especially for those who are disabled. This creates an unsafe situation where pedestrians must walk into the twoway drive lane to get around these improperly parked vehicles. Parking violations are routinely issued to drivers extending into this crosswalk.

Following these parking etiquette tips can go a long way in making MAC parking garage a pleasant and safe experience for all.

House Be sure to park within the yellow lines in the Parking Structure.

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Park Safely and Smartly at the Club Drivers who are in a hurry to get to the club for a class or meeting often disregard common courtesy and respect for others.

Here are some tips to help you park smartly and safely at MAC: • Center your vehicle within the inside parking space lines. The inside lines are a tool to help you align your vehicle correctly within the space. Extending on or past the outside lines may result in a parking violation being issued, not to mention the loss of parking area in the adjacent space and the potential for door dings.

• If you see that you are parked so close to another vehicle that it will inhibit their ability to get into their driver’s side door, please realign your vehicle or choose another space.

• Never force your car into a parking space. A large SUV or pickup truck will not fit in a compact space.

• Pull your vehicle all the way into the space. This makes it easier for other drivers to see past your car when backing out.

• Do not block other MAC parkers who are seeking a parking space while you wait for a space to open up.

• Watch for drivers backing out of blind spots. Small cars parked between larger vehicles like vans or SUVs often have to back out blindly. Be alert and give them space.

• Keep children under control while walking through the parking garage. This will help protect them from inattentive drivers.

• Park only in designated spaces. Once parked, keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle.

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

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

• A 19-year old intermediate member was suspended for two months for disregard of guest policies. The member signed in a social guest who was later found using the athletic facilities without an athletic guest pass.

• A 25-year-old intermediate member was suspended for six months for the following violations of Club Rules: abuse of members, nonmembers or staff; behavior unbecoming a member; disorderly conduct; physical abuse of members, nonmembers or staff; and a rules violation. The violations were determined from a series of incidents that occurred over several days at the club. The member forced his way into the clubhouse outside of operating hours, threatened an employee, and attempted to swat a radio from the employee’s hands. After being administratively suspended for this incident the member entered the clubhouse and also made an offensive gesture within the club.

• A 60-year-old senior member was suspended for three months for behavior unbecoming a member and a rule violation. The member purchased MAC Stadium Terrace tickets for a game and sold them through a college alumni association that advertised the sale online. WM

Arts

Meet Acclaimed Artist Henk Pander Henk Pander is a major figure in the art world, both in Oregon and internationally. He is a Dutch artist who arrived in Portland from Haarlem, Netherlands, in 1965. His drawings, watercolors and oil paintings masterfully depict subjects ranging from skylines and portraits to more controversial subject matter based on the Expressionist and Surrealist traditions that were a part of the European art culture. His attention to detail is so careful that he has even received commissions from the Portland Fire Department, was offered a residency with the Los Angeles County Fire Department and was commissioned by NASA in the 1980s to document construction, testing and launch of the Galileo spacecraft.

Though Pander has been an important presence in the Northwest art scene, he considers himself a Dutch artist at heart – and his work often brings a sense of criticism of the American art scene. In his work, one can see influences of the Dutch masters such as Rembrandt and Vermeer.

Commissioned by MAC in 1987, the club is fortunate to have his painting, Portland, A View from West Hills, hanging in the lobby at the club. According to the artist, the image in the painting represents, metaphorically, how Multnomah Athletic Club serves the community of Portland at large.

Join the arts subcommittee for a meetand-greet with Pander at 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 13, followed at 6 p.m. by an artist talk and slide presentation. Pander’s talk will be a survey of the development of his work over the last 20 years. He will integrate some works of similar dimension and concept as the MAC painting, and will show how it has influenced the scope and scale of later public works. There is no charge for attendance but registration is required. WM

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Meet the new president

Janice Marquis With practical expertise in long-range planning, real estate and athletics, MAC’s new president is ready to guide the club during its 125th anniversary.

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t’s not personal, of course, but if most members are honest, they’ll admit that they don’t think much about who’s selected each year to be Multnomah Athletic Club’s president.

It’s time to pay attention. I say that after recently sitting down with Janice Marquis, the new president, for an extended interview. I came away convinced that Marquis – with practical expertise in budgeting and long-range planning, organizational skills, and perhaps most importantly, inter-personal skills from a 30 year career in commercial real estate – is set to join the ranks of MAC’s most effective leaders.

Marquis, who joined the club more than 40 years ago after graduating from the University of Oregon, isn’t going to be content to be a figurehead. It’s simply not in her nature.

“I love the club,” she said. “It’s time to give back.”

Marquis is married to Tony Marquis. The couple lives in Lake Oswego, and their children live in Boston and Bend. She works out, bikes and enjoys playing bridge. She is devoted to physical fitness, including running for many years, then biking, her passion, and spends a fair amount of time in fitness classes. A love of travel follows close behind, as does bridge.

That out of the way, it’s time to discover what skills she brings to the position. She slid her three-page resume across the table. I skimmed it. The real deal.

Some highlights: • Co-founder and inaugural race director of the city’s Cascade Run Off road race, which started in 1978. It was the nation’s first national race to offer cash to winners, and Runner’s World magazine said was “the race that changed the sport.”

• Member of the four-person team in the development, management and leasing of the PacWest Center Building, an $80 million, 500,000-square-foot office and retail building in downtown Portland.

• Consulted and developed the marketing program for McCormick Pier, a 301-unit, $15 million apartment complex on the city’s waterfront.

• First woman to serve as president of the Portland Building Owners and Managers Association, and served on the national board.

“Is there something you don’t do?” I asked with a laugh.

“I’m not on Facebook or LinkedIn,” she said with a smile. “None of that. I believe in doing things one-on-one.”

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Balancing different generations I asked her what she hoped to accomplish in her term, drawing on her trustees and senior management.

“We need to pay attention to the next generation,” she said. “The members who are in their teens, 20s and 30s. It’s a challenge. They are the club’s future.”

A common complaint, one heard for more than a decade, is that there aren’t enough workout classes offered in the evening, when many of the younger people get off work and come to the club.

Marquis has no simple solution: “The problem is space. How do we find it? How do we expand?”

A more practical plan, she said, is finding a way to reach those young members and make them feel invested in the club. There’s also a goal to serve people who have been chosen for a spot through the lottery, but might not be able to join the club for several years.

“We’ve found that many younger people quit coming to the club because their friends can’t come,” she said.

“We are looking at ways where they can bring in guests more often to work out, or play basketball.

“But it has to make sense,” she said. “It can’t be an open-door policy. We’d have bedlam. With the lottery program, we’re looking at ways where those not in the club could come use the club a certain number of times a quarter.”

The eternal struggle, she said, is balancing the needs of longtime members who like things the way they are, and the needs of younger members who figure it would be easier to quit the club and join a low-cost gym where they can participate in the latest fitness fad with classes offered from early morning until late at night.

“Young people often grow into the club, appreciating it more than ever when they are older,” she said. “We need to find a way to keep them in the club until that happens.”

It’s a message, Marquis said, appropriate to serving as president during the club’s 125th anniversary.

“History is woven into the fabric of this institution,” she said. “We need to always honor our history.”

Strong leadership team It makes sense that Marquis now holds the highest office. She served on the club’s Property Committee, and eventually chaired the group. She was also involved with the club’s strategic planning. She’s believes strongly in the club’s committee system, and the organization’s reliance

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“History is woven into the fabric of this institution. We need to always honor our history.”

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on long-range planning, because it impacts everything that effects how members feel and use the club.

“I’m so impressed with my fellow trustees,” she said.

“I think it’s always important to have two who are wellversed in finances, two in real estate, an attorney and someone who knows employee relations. Trustees serve for three years, which means we have a deep bench to draw on for advice.”

Marquis said serving as president will “take a year out of my life.” But she has the time, she said, because she retired in 2007 from Russell Development/Cushman & Wakefield, where she had been named Oregon property manager of the year in 1998, 1999 and 2002.

And it will be a big year.

“We are going to close the women’s locker room for five months to completely re-do it,” she said. “That’s a

major project. Many people will be impacted, but the end result is going to be worth it.”

Marquis said the club will also be taking a look at the what she called a “hodgepodge” of activities, rooms and facilities scattered throughout the club.

“Being president is an incredible honor,” she said.

“It is also a huge responsibility.”

It’s a given, she acknowledged, that not every member will be happy with choices made, or not made.

Complaints, she knows, come with the office.

“But I want everyone to know that I have a twin sister who lives in Lake Oswego,” Marquis said. “If anyone wants to complain, one-on-one, make sure you are talking to me, not my sister.”

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Original ensemble members of the Winged M Glee Club organized in 1941. Back row: Lawson Robertson, E. C. Dwyer, Alan Shenill, N. G. Anderson, Dr. A. Blair Paul, Harold P. Drake, Dudley Kleist (president of Glee Club), Vincent Sweeney, Dr. Tom Robertson, Chester Van Houten. Middle: Jean Arrasmith, J. A. S. Rodda, Lyle Palmer, Joseph Mills, Dr. Sanford Wollin, Lames H. Zilka, Paul L. Stephens, Joseph C. Hawkins, Matt J. Olds, Lawrence Supove, H. L. Idleman. Front: Gordon Dunn, James Moller, Scott Higley, Sam Lee, Paul K. Hutchinson, James L. Hannam (accompanist), E. E. Morgan, Larry Hobbs, Fred Fisher and Ed Casey

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t all began on a boat (the MAC Balladeers, that is) in 1941. On the Willamette River near Oregon City. A salmon fishing expedition. There was a fair amount of beer involved.

MAC members who sang together in a quartet, Omar (Slug) Palmer, Tom Robertson, Lyle Palmer and Ed Casey began to sing that warm spring afternoon. They began to sing just as Casey hooked a 20-pound salmon. They sang while the salmon was played and landed and continued singing afterward.

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“It was such a curious sight that soon a lot of other boats came over and anchored around us to hear us sing and watch him fight that fish. We still kept singing. It was a hysterical time, one of the memorable days in my life,” recalled Palmer, in a 2001 phone conversation. It was so much fun that Casey said, “we should get all the fellows at the Club to sing with us.”

A few months later the Winged M Glee Club was born. And, with the exception of three war years from 1942-1945, the group

A C T I vi T ies has performed in a variety of venues, inside and outside the club, ever since. The Balladeers commemorate 75 years of singing with an annual free concert for MAC members and friends at 2 p.m.

Sunday April 24, in the Ballroom.

But getting started provided some interesting experiences, like what may have been the group’s first official non club concert at a community celebration in Astoria shortly after it was organized.

“This was to be a big event.

We hired a bus for the group and drove up there. We warmed up backstage at the high school, then took our places on stage. At the appointed time, the curtains were pulled and, to our horror, there were only three people in the audience,” said original ensemble member Sam Lee in 2000.

working to make a “special afternoon of music that we look forward to sharing with our audience.”

And, Tuomi, the latest of the nine Balladeer music directors over the past 75 years, has plans to make the afternoon special, indeed.

Besides being joined by Balladeers alumni, the 29-man ensemble will present operatic tenor Brian Tierney singing a selection of arias, including selections from Sigmund Romberg’s The Student Prince. New music will include Celtic pieces Song for the Myra and

Members of the MAC Balladeers attended a men’s chorus class taught by member Sam Barbara at Cleveland High School in May 2007.

Brothers Sing On concert at University of Portland included men’s choruses from Cleveland, Grant and Wilson high schools and University of Portland. Above, MAC Balladeers often perform at club events.

That rivals last year’s rain-soaked Christmas concert in Pioneer Square (a quarter-inch of rain fell during the Balladeers’ hour long performance) when maybe 10 people huddled under the awning with the Balladeers to hear Christmas music to the accompaniment of Christmas traffic and emergency vehicle sirens that went on and on because they were stuck in the traffic crush.

Between those two concerts, though, the Balladeers have performed at some spectacular events.

At the club’s 10th anniversary in 1951, with 3,000 people at a sit-down dinner spread out on Multnomah Stadium’s floor, the ensemble was spotlighted and sang from the club balcony. A wellreceived performance at the Pendleton Roundup followed.

Bill Dugan, who joined the Balladeers in 1990 and is still singing, also recalled a more recent invitation to sing at a university choir event in Seattle.

“We followed a lot of great choirs … but when it was all over, we got a standing ovation,” Dugan recalled.

And, while the group’s contributions to the club and outreach to the community have been numerous, the ensemble works especially hard on its annual spring free concert for MAC members and friends.

Third-year MAC Balladeers Director Scott Tuomi, also department chair and choral music director at Pacific University, is

Fergus and Molly and the ballad One More Before We Go, with help from Celtic musicians Chad Southwell and Channing Dodson.

The Balladeers’ own Bill Friesen will be featured in I Am a Pirate King from the Pirates of Penzance. The ensemble will perform Autumn Leaves, recently performed with the Tony Starlight Band, as well as American songs by Stephen Foster and others.

Male members who are interested in contributing to a moving musical experience should drop in on a Balladeers rehearsal at 7:15 p.m. Thursdays in the third-floor Activities Classroom. Contact Mandy Beasley at mbeasley@themac.com or 503-517-7272 for more information. WM

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Musician and entertainer Red Yarn, pictured with his family, plays a children’s concert at MAC Sunday, April 17.

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Family Events for Every Age Group Enjoy a children’s concert, bowling for tweens or the Father Daughter Dinner Dance this spring.

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ortland entertainer Red Yarn brings his kid-friendly Americana and puppetry to MAC on Sunday, April 17. He is a dynamic family performer who weaves folk songs and puppetry into engaging shows for all ages. With his energetic performances and lush folk-rock recordings, this red-bearded bard shares positive values while reinvigorating American folklore for younger generations.

His music is geared for children ages 1 to 5 years old.

Doors open at 10 a.m. and the show is from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

There will be coffee and tea for parents and a light snack provided for everyone. Please register parents and children. The event costs $8 per person. Register online at theMAC.com or call At Your Service at 503-517-7235.

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Bowling, pizza and fun for tweens If you are between 9 and 12 years old, this is an event for you!

MAC is holding a tween event at Sunset Lanes in Beaverton from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, April 24. Transportation is not included; attendees will meet at Sunset Lanes. The event includes bowling, arcade games, pizza and dessert. A waiver must be signed by a parent before a child attends the event. The cost is $20 or $23 for guests.

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

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Father Daughter Dinner Dance MAC invites fathers and daughters to join together for a Night in Wonderland. Don’t be late for a very important date with your daughter for an evening that includes dinner, dancing and entertainment.

Members can spend the evening in Ainsworth/Lownsdale or the Ballroom. A DJ plays tunes in both rooms. The event is from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, May 21, and Sunday, May 22.

A dinner buffet is open from 5:30-7:30 p.m. When registering, order a corsage and/or a boutonniere provided by Goose Hollow Flowers. The corsage is $20 and the boutonniere is $7.

Reservations are now open for members, and guest registration, if available, opens Monday, April 4. All tables are assigned in order of reservation. There is a two-week cancellation policy for this special event. Tickets for members 12 and older are $50 each ($60 for guests), and tickets for children (11 and younger), are $35 each ($40 for guests). Please select adult pricing for the younger daughter if she would like to go through the adult buffet. For more information or to register, visit theMAC.com or call At Your Service at 503-517-7235.

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Catch up with Friends from Seattle MAC 20s/30s reunite with WAC 20s/30s on Saturday, May 14, for a day of wine tasting in the Willamette Valley. The cost is $90 and includes transportation, tasting at three wineries, and lunch with a glass of wine.

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Meet other 20s/30s in 26 Founders at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7, for an evening of education and tasting. Don’t know the difference between scotch and whiskey? Casks or barrel aged? Food & Beverage Manager Colby Hayden shares his knowledge as you enjoy a sampling of whiskey presented by our resident whiskey expert. If you are not a fan of whiskey, trade in the samples for a house wine or beer. A no-host bar also is available.

The cost is $23 for members and $25 for

The MAC Morning Book Club reads The Witches by Stacy Schiff on Thursday, April 14.

Schiff, an American author, has published this wonderfully written book of nonfiction about a tumultuous time in Salem town. The book is dense with facts and a large cast of characters, but the author keeps the proceedings rolling with wry humor and an eye for peculiar-yet-illuminating detail.

A Special Night with Brown Bottle Society

The group reads No More Champagne by David Laugh on Thursday, May 12. The book provides insight into the private life of Winston Churchill. This excellent and entertaining work lists the 1,000-plus bottles of champagne and 250 bottles of brandy Churchill consumed in 1949 alone.

Future reads include Rogue Lawyer by John Grisham in June; Dance of the Bones by J.A. Jance in August; and The Swerve by Stephen Greenblatt in September.

Morning Book Club meets at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month Call Member Events at 503-517-7265 with questions.

–Rea Janes

Evening Group Reads Weight of Heaven Thrity Umrigar is an acclaimed Indian author who worked for many years as a journalist in India prior to relocating to the United States. She has written human-interest stories and novels that discuss dimensions of love, loss and ensuing grief, cultural misunderstandings, multiculturalism and the aftermath of globalization. On Tuesday, April 26, the Evening Literary Group discusses Continued on page 34

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her 2009 novel, The Weight of Heaven.

The novel describes Frank and Ellie, an American couple whose 7-year-old son just died from a severe bacterial infection. Their grief is palpable.

As they struggle to reconnect with each other and resume their daily jobs, they make a major life change and decide to relocate to India so Frank can work at a branch of his company and they can start life anew. This book is both intense and compelling with themes that will stir the reader long after the book is finished.

The Evening Literary Group welcomes all readers at 7 p.m. to discuss the book.

–Marcia Freed

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Register Now for Last Dance of School Year The Junior Events Committee invites members in sixth through eighth grades to the last Junior Dance of the 2015-16 school year, from 7-10 p.m. Friday, April 29. Get ready for a night filled with friends, dancing, games and a few surprises.

Registration for members is open now.

Members may reserve one ticket for themselves. All reservations must be made under the junior’s name or member number.

The cost is $14. Register online at theMAC.com or call 503-517-7235.

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Portland Food and Darwin’s Journey MAC presents Listen and Learn lectures on a wide variety of topics. The cost is $5 for members and $7 for guests, unless otherwise specified. For more information, call Member Events at 503-517-7265. To register, call At Your Service at 503-517-7235 or visit theMAC.com.

Portland: A Food Biography 6:30-8 p.m., Monday, April 25 Portland-based culinary historian and food writer Heather Arndt Anderson brings Stumptown’s gustatory past to life with her latest book, Portland: A Food Biography.

More than just food carts and microbrews, Portland’s food has a story to tell. The city’s culinary history sings the song of the salmonpeople, pioneers and immigrants, each struggling to make this strange, but inviting land between the Pacific and the Cascades feel like home. Portland: A Food Biography chronicles the Rose City’s rise from a Wild West outpost – a diminutive extension of San Francisco – to the critical darling of the national food scene.

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The History of Evolution as World History 9-10:30 a.m., Monday, May 9 The HMS Beagle is famous today as the ship on which Charles Darwin sailed around the world from 1831 to 1836. This voyage sparked many of the ideas that led to his theory of evolution. Yet the voyage of this British Navy vessel was not planned in order to ferry the young naturalist across the oceans. His presence on board was almost a coincidence. This presentation discusses how the story of Darwin’s early development as a naturalist intersects with the history of international politics, naval strategy, imperial expansion, global trade and anti-slavery activism. The lecture is presented by Richard Beyler, professor of history at Portland State University.

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Wednesday, April 13. MACNet meets the second Wednesday of each month in an informal format over continental breakfast.

A moderator keeps the discussion moving and the focus on the entire group.

The cost is $15 for members and $17 for guests. For more information, contact Dave Hanna in Member Services at 503-5177281. To register, visit theMAC.com or call 503-517-7235.

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by The Beach Boys, is always good for the soul, and gets the blood flowing almost as much as water aerobics. It is safe to say the MelloMacs provide hearty, medicinal entertainment. Each time the group performs, refinements in harmonies, timing, phrasing and characterization show through. Of course, there is the rare missed cue, but hey, that’s showbiz.

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Like all families, the MelloMacs have changed throughout their 50-plus year history. Each season brings fresh new faces and talents, even as time takes its toll on more seasoned voices. We welcome voices that return after long absences as if they had never left. There is always a seat for newcomers.

Our lively ensemble includes a brother and sister, a mother and daughter, and several married couples.

One of the MelloMacs’ newest voices belongs to alto Ella Dawley, a 2014 graduate in chemistry from Lewis & Clark, who joined because she loves meeting people. She is one of our new faces, new talents, and now a member of a new “family.”

If you would like to sing in a group that feels more like family than choir, join the MelloMacs at 7 p.m. Mondays in the thirdfloor Activities Classroom. A chair is reserved especially for you. For more information, contact Member Events at 503-517-7265.

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The recently created MAC Senior Happy Hour for members 65 and up has shown early signs of success, drawing 20 to 25 people in recent weeks. The group is typically evenly split between couples and singles.

We have a diverse cast of characters, ranging in age from their 60s to their 90s. Some are active in sports, while others use walkers or wheelchairs, and I get around on an electric scooter.

Lively discussion (marked by lots of laughter) includes topics from weather to

Activities politics, such as current elections and issues in Portland, including homelessness. Examples of other discussions heard in the friendly group include books, lectures at MAC, classes of interest, exercising and stretching, and activities in Portland of interest to seniors.

The happy hour menu consists of generous portions, plenty for sharing, including onion rings, soups, salads, hamburgers and sandwiches, all priced from $3-$6. No drink discounts yet, but we’re wishful!

Join the group from 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays in the Sports Pub. For more information, contact At Your Service at 503-517-7235 or AtYourService@themac.com.

–Shannon Pratt

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Rise and Shine with Bingo Breakfast The Social Activities Committee and the Early Birds join forces for a Bingo Breakfast on Friday, April 8. The morning kicks off with a continental breakfast starting at 6:30 a.m., and is followed by two rounds of bingo starting at 6:45 a.m. Prizes are awarded, included two MAC-out grand prizes.

This event is open to Early Birds, as well as anyone interested in playing bingo and meeting new people. The cost is $13 for members and $15 for guests. Registration is required.

For more information, visit theMAC.com or call 503-517-7235.

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Derby Day After three hugely successful years, the Social Activities Committee brings back Derby Day on Saturday, May 7. This year, the event is held in the Reading Lounge.

Members and guests can bet on race winners

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Beginning at 1 p.m. and wrapping up around 5 p.m., participants are invited to mix and mingle, watch the race on multiple TVs, participate in the best hat and bestdressed contests, and enjoy hors d’oeuvres with a Southern flair and a no-host bar with drink specials.

The cost is $37 for members and $44 for guests. To register call 503-517-7235 or go to themac.com.

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Monthly Trivia Nights Looking for a great way to meet people?

The Social Activities Committee invites adults ages 21-plus to attend Trivia Night on the second Monday of each month this spring. Pre-formed teams of up to six are welcome, but if you do not have a team, we can pair you with another group. The event is held in front of the Sports Pub starting at 7 p.m. on Mondays, April 11, May 9 and June 13. The night is hosted by Molly Newman,

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The Pulitzer Prize winning play, The Skin of Our Teeth, comes to Artists Repertory Theatre in June. MAC members enjoy special pricing on tickets. who runs Quizzical Empire and hosts various trivia sessions throughout Portland.

Participants play general trivia questions for cash and other small prizes in teams of up to

six participants. Make sure your entire team signs up upon registration. Drinks and food are available for purchase from the Sports Pub. The cost is $8 for members and $10

Activities for guests, and registration opens one month prior to the event.

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Travel Through Time with Artists Repertory Purchase discounted MAC tickets to the rare and epic revival of the 1943 Pulitzer Prize winning play, The Skin of Our Teeth, presented by Artists Repertory Theatre on Thursday, June 9. The evening includes a post-show discussion.

This comedic masterpiece spans the entirety of history, with one ordinary American family that lives through it all.

Dad just invented the wheel; Cain is throwing rocks at the neighbor kid; mammoths and dinosaurs lounge in the family room; and mom frets about how to get all those animals on the boat, two-by-two. Through Ice Ages, Biblical floods and political conventions, the Antrobus family of Excelsior, New Jersey, perseveres. With an immense cast, this theatrical allegory captures the human spirit – of brilliance, idiocy and, ultimately, sweet survival.

Members may use the code MACNIGHT to receive $38 tickets to The Skin of Our Teeth.

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Special singles event Get Connected to 50s-60s MAC Community Don’t have plans for Cinco de Mayo?

Well, you do now. Interested in meeting other singles in the MAC community that enjoy similar activities such as hiking, walking, sports outings, arts and lectures, music, theater and more? We’ve planned a get together on Thursday, May 5 for members in their 50s and 60s. This is a great opportunity for like-minded individuals to connect with each other in an informal atmosphere. We’ll have a Cinco de Mayo icebreaker to get everyone mingling.

The event will be in the Reading Lounge from 5-7 p.m. There will be a no-host bar. The cost is $5 to attend. For more information or to register, email atyourservice@themac.com or call 503-517-7235.

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Club Scrapbook 1. MAC gymnasts Rocky Farnell and Adam Wolfe front their respective columns of girls and boys during the opening ceremony of the 2016 MAC Open gymnastics competition.

2. MAC’s Golden Masters hold their victory plaque at the PCAC tournament in Spokane, Wash. From left are Bill Luettgerodt, Michael Holton, Chuck Katter, Randy Krichevski, Michael Brohoski, Dave Saxe, Joe Schlecter, Rick Raivio, Bill Patton and Doug Kintzinger.

3. A family of three generations attend and participate in the Member Art Show. From left are Sydney Stark (artist), Lenora Duden, Dottie Berbner (artist), Sally Stark and Sharr Stark.

4. Kenneth Poirier and KT Goeke stand beside Poirier’s digital illustration, Victory of Multnomah, during the opening reception of the annual Member Art Show.

5. Gavin Usher plays for Lincoln High School in the Racquetball High School National Championship held at MAC in February.

6. Heidi Wilcox and Jim Hockley pair up for the Tennis Club Doubles Tournament.

7. Doug Childs and Natalie Kostenko watch from MAC’s Stadium Terrace as the Timbers beat the Columbus Crew in the 2016 season opener.

8. MAC’s 20/30s gather for the 20s/30s After Hours event in MACtinis. From left are Richard Rowe, Kira Boyko and Louie Paul.

9. The Family Events Committee offered an Olympics themed Family Fridays in March to honor the club’s 125th anniversary.

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Annual Officers’ Dinner This year’s Officers’ Dinner was given an Oscars theme, highlighted by a living red carpet and photographed by paparazzi. Outgoing officers received awards for “best performances” and attendees dined at Hollywood-style table settings.

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10. MAC’s 2015 officers were honored at the annual Officers’ Dinner. Seated in the front row, from left, are outgoing officers Vice President Dr. Doug Dawley, President David Horstkotte and Treasurer Robert Nunn. Joining these officers are past MAC presidents Scott Andrews, Philip Brown, Garry Bullard, Carl Burnham, Jim Connolly, William Crist, Dennis Cusack, Tom Elliott, Michael Falkenstein, Skip Frank, Nancy Furhman, Darwin Green, Bob Gulick, Phil Juckeland, Bill June, Darcy Henderson, James Hockley, David Horstkotte, James Larpenteur, Marilyn Lindgren, Dan McNeil, Ross Meinhart, Ronald Ragen, Burke Rice, Peter Richter, George Spencer and Kenneth Stephens.

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wear lycra to enjoy cycling at MAC. The club’s cycling group includes car-free commuters, cruisers, cyclocross fanatics and, yes, spandexclad speed seekers.

There are also a group of premier member coaches who can help with everything from preparing for a race to teaching riders how to get comfortable riding in a group.

Turn the page for information on organized rides, training tips and profiles on MAC’s member coaches.

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Cycling Member Coach Shawn Bostad, left, leads riders along the Eastbank Esplanade during the first Second Saturday ride of the season in March.

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RIDE WITH MAC

MAC Member Lynn Marshall, left, and Member Coach Julia Smith during the March Second Saturday ride along the Springwater Corridor.

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AC established its first Cycling Committee 30 years ago, when a group of members worked to organize a ride to and from Timberline Lodge with an overnight stay tucked into the middle. Needless to say, it was a pretty robust gang. They admitted to being a bunch of “hardcore hammerheads.”

Thirty years later, those spandex-clad roadies remain part of MAC’s cycling program, but they are joined on group rides by a kinder and gentler faction of cyclists.

To that end, the committee has brought on new member coaches with a broad spectrum of experience, from coaching elite athletes to cycle touring to helping beginners get involved in cycling. The Cycling Committee is introducing a new slate of beginner-friendly initiatives this year. Second Saturday rides are a great place for the novice rider to get involved.

Second Saturday Rides On our March “Second Saturday” ride, a happy group of bikers set out from the clubhouse, under gray skies. It was a perfect day to have a travel cup of coffee on

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the bike. We followed the Willamette River to Johnson Creek. The Springwater Trail is a great way to cruise through some of Portland’s finest riparian zone habitat.

A lot of high-energy runners were on the trail as well, perhaps training for track and field’s IAAF World Indoor Championships.

Several riders in our group turned back early, but the Springwater is a great location for people to choose their own distance. The faster riders took off as the trail became less-populated. Those of us at the rear of the group enjoyed a short break at the Linnemann Station rest stop, and chatted about the rain clouds looming to the west. The ride back to the club was classic “lock-and-load” as we guided several newer riders along the trail. The downhill slope helped speed us along, and we hit a wall of rain as we left the Johnson Creek Valley. We put our winter rain gear to the test, as did many other bikers and walkers out enjoying the weather with us.

The April ride will meander from Donald, past the tulip fields, to Mount Angel. We cannot promise sunshine, but it will be a fun and scenic ride.

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Second Saturday rides start with easier rides on flatter roads before progressing to more challenging rides as the season progresses, but this year, Member Coach Julia Smith leads riders who want to tackle a slower pace. Second Saturday rides are free and no registration is required, except the MAC 125 Ride in August (see page 53). Riders must wear a helmet at all times while cycling. Bring tools and a spare tube in case of a flat tire, as well as your own snacks and water. Please visit the cycling page on www.theMAC.com for links to maps of each route. Riders should arrive at 8:45 a.m. for route review at 9 a.m. and a 9:15 a.m. rollout, unless otherwise noted.

Donald/Mt. Angel – April 9 For those of you who missed the March ride, the Donald/Mt. Angel routes are a great way to start the season. The views are lovely and the terrain is mostly flat with some easy rolling hills on lightly traveled roads south of Portland. The planned long route is about 30 miles; there is a shorter route of 18 miles. Meet at 9 a.m. in the parking lot across the street from GK Machine, Inc. in Donald, OR. Ride leaves promptly at 9:15 a.m. Note that Donald has a cafe open at 6 a.m. until 2 p.m.

and back along the Sandy River. This ride is in keeping with the challenging nature of our late-season rides. If you’re training for Cycle Oregon, the 52-mile loop is good preparation.

Eastside Ramble – October 8 This is a low-key ride that leaves from the Clubhouse, and typically includes a coffee stop. Look for more details later in the year in The Winged M and online.

Wednesday Night Rides Wednesday night rides run from March 23 through Sept. 21. Wednesday Night Rides are free and there is no registration. All rides in March, April and September start at the clubhouse at 5:30. All rides in May, June, July and August start at 6 p.m. Arrive 15 minutes early and bring a headlight and taillight. While these rides can be fast, this year, a second group will form to ride a less aggressive ride at a slower pace.

MAC Member Coach Ian Penner, front left, leads cyclists out of Troutdale during the late-summer Bull Run ride, the August Second Saturday ride this year.

Hagg Lake – May 14 This beautiful ride begins at McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove and goes out to and around Hagg Lake. The roads are pretty flat out to the lake, then it’s an undulating 11-mile lap with some rolling hills. The long route (36 miles) includes the 11-mile loop around the lake and returns to Forest Grove. A shorter route (20 miles) goes to the lake and turns around at the country store. Relax afterward with refreshments and food at the lodge. Meet at McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove.

eyes peeled for buffalo and elk. For a much easier option for family riders, follow the Banks-Vernonia Trail for a short up-andback, or a longer traverse into Vernonia.

Riders may regroup in Vernonia and we may decide to find a post-ride gathering place in Banks for lunch. Meet at the Banks trailhead in downtown Banks.

Banks/Vernonia – June 11 Bring the family for two overlapping options, starting in Banks. For those who want a challenging ride, head west along the Banks marsh, take State Route 6 to the Timber turnoff and then climb a few hills through the valleys to Vernonia. Keep your

Bull Run – August 9 This ride starts at McMenamins Edgefield Inn in Troutdale, so plan on meeting for food after the ride. We ride to the Sandy River, then parallel the Scenic Highway near Crown Point, up part of Larch Mountain, out toward Bull Run Reservoir,

Rock Creek Hills – July 9 The ride begins at Rock Creek Tavern and takes in some challenging climbs, including those of Dorland Road and Logie Trail, before returning to a post-ride gathering at Rock Creek Tavern.

1st Wednesday - Sauvie Island - 12-25 miles - flat Meet at Sauvie Island right beside the bridge. The Metro parking lot is immediately under the Sauvie Island Bridge, at the intersection of NW Gillihan Road and NW Sauvie Island Road.

2nd and 4th Wednesdays - Skyline and Germantown - 12-25 miles, 2,000+ feet of climbing These are hill climbs. We work on climbing/ descending, techniques, strength/power workouts, and just going out and enjoying the scenery. Meet at the intersection of Skyline Boulevard and Germantown Road at 5:45 p.m.

3rd Wednesday - West Hills - 12-25 miles with 1,500-2,000 feet of climbing Clubhouse hill climb ride into the West Hills, leaving from the MAC Turnaround.

Fifth Wednesday – Coach’s Choice If there is a 5th Wednesday ride, it will be a coach’s choice ride. Riders must subscribe to the MACCycling group to learn if a 5th Wednesday ride is happening and the location of the to-be-determined ride. Subscribe by emailing: MACCyclingsubscribe@yahoogroups.com. WM

›››PROFILE Julia Smith is MAC’s newest member coach, and she is already working to bring new members into the fold. While Smith is an avid cyclist, she focuses on recreational riders and getting people involved. Smith volunteers with a nonprofit group called the Candlelighters in their Ride for a Child program, which holds annual rides to raise awareness of and money for a child with cancer. Smith has already led a slower paced Second Saturday ride in March and an alternate Wednesday night ride with far less climbing than the typical route. “I imagine there are a lot of members who don’t want a super-competitive rider,” she says. “I’m more into recreational cycling, and I’m hoping to expose more members to that kind of riding.” Smith is a senior business process architect; she helps businesses run more efficiently. WM

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forest that led straight into the outskirts of the town, 22 miles from our start. After an excellent lunch at the local bakery, we headed home with a 10-mile detour along the Clackamas river, then along Highway 224, shorter and less demanding than the road down, but more crowded with traffic. We arrived back at Guide Dogs in the late afternoon hardly worse for 44 miles and eager to check in on Cairo.

From left, Chuck Devoe and George Thompson enjoy a Second Saturday ride.

In Tandem There is a place for all cyclists at MAC – even those who can’t see. Member George Thompson has ridden a recumbent tandem with Chuck DeVoe for the past 10 years. This season, he’ll be sharing some of his stories.

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My guide dog Cairo has long been a Multnomah Club regular in good standing. For the past ten years, he has led me through the stairwells, locker rooms and hallways of the vast MAC complex to the notice and delight of the club’s many dog lovers. A pet, a tummy scratch or a lick from Cairo in the small weight room in the basement has often been their beginning to a routine morning workout.

With that in mind, I offer his many fans a story. My friend and tandem cycling captain, Chuck DeVoe, came up with an idea for a day’s ride last February. We had both wanted to explore on our tandem bicycle some of the

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many good roads between Gresham and Estacada, an area I hadn’t visited before on two wheels. It so happens the Oregon campus of Guide Dogs for the Blind is located in Boring, and the farmland thereabouts offers many tempting cycling roads and trails.

“Would Guide Dogs be willing to put Cairo up for a day while we go for a ride?”

Chuck asked me, having no idea what a celebrity my dog had already become.

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opportunity to take advantage of this generosity was when I boarded Cairo there during Cycle Oregon last September. In fact, his visits to the Guide Dogs kennel have always been greeted by him with a vigorous wagging of his tail, a gesture I had never before witnessed from a dog at any previous boarding facility. As for the response to my request, the woman in charge of the kennel simply said “Cairo?

For the day? Of course, bring him on out here!”

So we did.

The Saturday morning we picked for the ride could not have been more perfect for it. It was cool but not frosty, sunny but not hot.

And the traffic was light.

Along the back road leading to Estacada, we encountered one long moderately demanding hill and were rewarded first by a magnificent couple of miles next to a rushing, swollen Eagle Fern Creek and then by an extensive downhill along a

“How’s my boy?” I asked as we entered the cool lobby of the immaculate kennel. “Wait until you smell him!” the girl said, and a very fluffy, rolypoly black Labrador retriever bounded out from behind the partition. He had not only been fed, played with and taken for a walk, he had also been given a bath.

He didn’t exactly say it.

Anyone who knows how a lab behaves knows they don’t have to speak to convey what they mean. “Dad, you can drop me off here any time you like! I’ve had a perfectly lovely day!”

And we believed him. Chuck and I agreed this would not be our last day-long ride in east Multnomah County.

It so happens that Cairo’s spa day at Guide Dogs for the Blind was his last as a working guide. His place has been assumed by Nikolai (Niko for short) whom some of you have already met. My new pup is full of indefatigable energy. He too should enjoy the first of many spa days out at Guide Dogs, and like Cairo before him, appreciate every kindness shown him by a staff that loves these dogs. How can they help it? He is, after all, another black Labrador retriever.

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Coach’s Corner LUIS VARGAS

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Travel Light the gift of cycling in my 20s, when ››› II found became a bicycle tour guide and led trips around the world. I felt like the luckiest guy alive.

I shared places as diverse as Italy, China, Napa Valley and Ecuador with curious people who recognized a simple truth: seeing the world, or our own backyard, powered by our own steam, is wonderful.

When you are on a bike you can cover miles and miles, but also stop at any moment, experience the destination with all of your senses, and organically connect with people along the way. This allows for moments of discovery, serendipity and real cultural exchange – all hallmarks of great travel experiences. It’s a unique way to travel.

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Whether guided or self-supported, and agnostic to fitness level and quality of bike – bicycle travel is in reach to anyone.

Here are a few suggestions if you want your next adventure to be pedal powered.

Take a guided tour. You can choose a route that matches your fitness level in a destination you want to visit. You

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can rent a bike, have a support van and carry little to no excess weight. Companies to look at include: Backroads, Duvine, Experience Plus and Trek Travel.

Use the resources available at the Adventure Cycling Association. They can help to plan everything from a bike overnight in your own backyard, to a cross-country trip. They are a great nonprofit organization that offers incredible resources, from advice all the way to guided trips.

Ride with MAC’s cycling club. You will get out on some great local rides and meet other cyclists of all levels. This group can help and share in the fun of great events, from our 125th Ride this August to Cycle Oregon, the gold standard for weeklong supported rides. WM

Luis Vargas recently joined MAC as a cycling member coach. His love of cycling extends across most disciplines: touring, road, mountain, cyclocross and commuting. He has developed and managed cycling trips on six continents for travel companies including REI and Backroads.

Some of his favorite moments on the bike include cycling across Cuba, a six-day stage race in Namibia and the Portland cyclocross season. Luis loves to share his love of cycling with others and inspire people to find the unique joy and community in the sport.

Professionally, he is the Chief Brand Officer and President of Travel for the Leftlane Sports family of brands, which include Portland-based The Clymb. He sits on the boards of Sustainable Travel International and the Adventure Cycling Association. He and wife Joanne have twin 4-yearold daughters, Ava and Olivia, and a 2-year-old son, Dylan. WM

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Coach’s Corner IAN PENNER

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Crazy for Cross is now famous for its cyclocross ››› Portland scene. Racing typically starts in late August, and continues through late November. Rides start dusty, and end muddy.

Member Coach Ian Penner is a regular at the area’s many cyclocross races, often racing in two different categories on the same day. He recently shared some advice for the beginner who wants to get involved.

And it’s a good environment for a family to come watch.”

“I think it’s definitely valuable to watch a race first. It’s actually really fun and also really instructive,” he says. “There are several races right here in Portland that will give you an idea of what goes on and how the field gets spread.

Several Portland races also have clinics for beginners, which can be invaluable for the first-timer. The Portland Trophy Cup Series, held on Tuesday nights in September on the infield at Portland International Raceway, offers

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People wind up racing cyclocross on all manner of bikes.

Penner says that if you have a mountain bike, you can simply remove the bar ends and be ready to race.

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$10, hour-long clinics before every race. The popular Blind Date at the Dairy Series, held in part of September and October at Alpenrose Dairy, also typically includes a prerace clinic.

“They help beginners get oriented with cyclocross. You’ll practice getting on and off your bike, and that can be super useful,” Penner says.

“That saves you from having your first dismount and remount being in the middle of a race.”

Portland’s cyclocross scene is also known for its friendly environment. Both the Blind Date at the Dairy and Cross Crusade series offer kiddie and toddler categories, and

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PROFILE Ian Penner brings a wealth of competitive experience across multiple disciplines to his role as a MAC member coach. Penner competes in road, cyclocross and track racing as a member of the Half Fast Velo Cycling team and past member of Monterey Velo Club and Boston Road Club. He also is a twotime Boston Marathon finisher andmember of the American College of Sports Medicine. Penner is a family medicine PA at OHSU. WM

›››››››››› all races offer a beginner category. Most of the races are spectator-friendly affairs, with food carts, families and plenty of great vantage points to watch the action.

“The scene is very welcoming. It includes people form all levels and all types of cycling, and has many different fields to choose from, so you don’t have to jump in with both feet, you can test the waters a little bit,” Penner says. “People are generally courteous and welcoming, and there’s food and often beer. A lot of people come out and may have multiple friends and family members racing. They make a whole day of it.” WM

Coach’s Corner SHAWN BOSTAD

Getting Fit already April – summer is quickly ››› It’s approaching. Oregon summers are epic. We are bathed in sunshine, blue skies and crisp, clear mornings. With the great weather comes a new sense of energy and adventure, which means many of us are itching to hop back onto our bikes and explore the amazing Oregon countryside.

You might be asking yourself questions about the upcoming season “Will I be fit enough to explore the terrain, ride with my favorite club, or race my favorite race with success?” If you are asking this question, here are some tips that will help ensure you have a successful summer of riding or racing.

For this article, we break cycling workouts into four specific efforts. Coaches are always trying to make

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our athletes well-rounded, but also provide specificity to their training. We do this by combining aerobic efforts, sub-threshold efforts, threshold efforts, and anaerobic (VO2) efforts into daily, weekly, monthly and yearly training cycles.

The first efforts we work on are aerobic efforts. Aerobic efforts use oxygen to produce energy and should make up the bulk of your weekly workouts. These are low-intensity

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efforts that help the body develop an immense aerobic system capable of using fat a source of fuel. Who doesn’t want to burn fat? These efforts could be one hour on an easy day, or may last as long as your longest event.

They can be completed daily, as you recover quickly from them. If you are planning on riding the MAC 125 Ride, then you should incrementally increase your longest aerobic capacity ride until you come within 75 to 85 percent of the overall distance of the ride; in this case, 125 kilometers, or about 78 miles. I usually recommend a 15 to 20 percent weekly increase in the time or distance of your longest ride until you hit your desired distance/time. For the MAC ride, that means working your way up to 55 or 60 miles. If you can cover that distance in training, you will have the fitness to go the distance the day of the ride.

The second efforts we include are subthreshold efforts. These efforts require a bit more intensity. Aerobic efforts can be expressed as efforts that fall between 1 and 5 on a scale of 1 to 10. Subthreshold efforts are efforts can be expressed as a 6 to 7 on a scale of 1 to 10. As you move into subthreshold efforts, you are slowly moving away from using fat as a sole source of fuel, and starting to ask your body to use carbohydrates and fats. You are developing the aerobic system even more by giving yourself a couple of extra fitness gears.

These efforts can be as short as 10 minutes and move all the way up to two hours in length depending on the event or focus of the athlete.

Incorporate subthreshold efforts into your routine a minimum once or twice a week. These efforts can be completed on flat or hilly terrain. A good example of a subthreshold effort workout would be 3x15 minutes of subthreshold effort climbing on a low to moderately steep hill. Recovery after each effort is the downhill, or 2 to 3 minutes if done on a trainer.

Include these workouts into your routine if you know you’ll have some long sustained climbs or solo efforts into the wind as part of your event.

The third efforts we include are threshold or race pace efforts. These efforts push you toward greater levels of specificity in your training.

This effort is an 8 out of 10.

They are usually included in a training plan if an athlete is required to push the pace significantly in an event. This is very common for athletes competing in cycling events or triathlons, but it’s also key for recreational riders who

like to ride hard and chase their friends up hills or on the flats. As you push yourself toward your race pace, you use carbohydrates as a main source of fuel. You have gotten away from using fat. Why is this important?

It’s important because the body has a limited supply of carbohydrate (glycogen) to use during an event. If you are pushing your pace close to your threshold and are doing a poor job of fueling your body with precious carbohydrate, at some point you will run out of carbohydrate (glycogen) and experience the dreaded “bonk.” Those of you who are training for the MAC 125K should be aware of how often you push yourself toward threshold efforts.

If you push yourself without proper fueling, you’ll be riding the slippery slope toward bonking. This doesn’t mean you should avoid this type of workout. In fact, you should work on them to improve your lactic acid tolerance and your ability to sustain higher speeds for longer periods of time. Threshold efforts can be as short as 5 minutes or as long as one hour during an event. A good example of a threshold effort workout would be three or four 5-minute threshold efforts climbing on a steep hill.

Recovery after each effort would be the downhill or 2 to 3 minutes if performed on a trainer. Incorporate these workouts into your routine once a week when preparing for an event that requires hard sustained climbs, time trialing, or big pushes at the front of a peloton during a race.

The fourth and final efforts are anaerobic or VO2 efforts. VO2 efforts are some of the hardest efforts included in a training plan, but play a huge role in increasing your VO2 max and your top speed and wattage on the bike. They push mental and physical boundaries. These efforts are 10 out of 10, or close to it. Anaerobic efforts use carbohydrates (glycogen) as a source of energy. These efforts are not oxygen dependent, and produce large amounts of lactic acid. They require the largest muscular output from your body and have the biggest physiological impact on your body. The athlete who likes to push their physical boundaries or will be racing in a highly competitive arena should perform these efforts once or twice a week depending on the time of year and event you are preparing for. Anaerobic efforts can be as short as a 5-second sprint or as long as 3 to 5 minutes.

An example of an anaerobic workout would be 4X3 minutes of anaerobic effort on a short steep hill or on an open stretch of flat road with equal recovery time. The shorter the intervals become and the higher the intensity, the longer the recovery will typically be.

Include these workouts into your routine to improve your sprinting capabilities, breakaway speed or to simply turn yourself into an animal on the bike. There are many different types of workouts one can include to improve their 2016 riding fitness. As you prepare for the summer season and the MAC 125 Ride, give each a try to turn your season into a success. WM

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AC Cycling has created a special MAC 125 Ride on Sunday, Aug. 21, to benefit the Multnomah Athletic Foundation and Special Olympics.

MAC’s creative riders have outlined courses in rural Washington County and Yamhill County for a celebratory 125-kilometer ride, a 50.125-kilometer ride, and a 12.5-kilometer family ride. These are the closest rides to biking in Burgundy without the 10-hour travel.

The routes glide through the Tualatin River valley, past centennial farms and major agricultural nurseries. The 125K includes climbs in the Tualatin Hills before circling back to join the 50.125K route on the return to the starting point, where riders celebrate with food, drinks and music upon their return. Families can choose a shorter circuit that focuses on fun and gives plenty of time to enjoy the MAC 125th Ride celebration event at the start/finish area.

Special Olympics, a MAF community grant recipient since 1995, is the signal beneficiary. Special Olympics is also lending their volunteer expertise to make this ride as fun and safe as possible.

As part of the MAC 125th Anniversary Celebration, the MAC 125 Ride has a generous start/finish area in AmberGlen, reachable

by MAX and with plenty of parking. The starting point will have lots of fun events when riders return, including beverages, beer and food to replenish the burn, and fun for families.

Watch the MAC website, The Winged M and MAC digital screens for registration information and tips. WM

›››PROFILE Shawn Bostad joined MAC as a member coach last summer. Bostad is a personal trainer with two decades of elite athletic experience who runs Steelhead Coaching. In addition to cycling experience, Bostad competed in elite level track and field, has earned numerous top 10 finishes in regional and national triathlons, and competes in elite-level ultra marathons. Bostad leads MAC’s Second Saturday rides. WM

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ATHLETICS

From left, Steve Grow, Sean Steele and Daryl Zarosinski play “The Perfect Game” during an intramural session in February.

Handball – The Perfect Game The upcoming Masters National Tournament is a chance to showcase the club’s excellent – and inclusive – handball program

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The U.S. Handball Association is the national governing body for the sport of handball. MAC member Dr. Mike Steele has served as president of the USHA for the past 10 years. Steele’s leadership, contributions, organizational skills and passion for the game have been instrumental in spreading the joy of handball throughout the country.

Mike Steele As the governing body, the USHA is responsible for administering and sanctioning over 100 tournaments a year, including National Championships in one-wall, three-wall and four-wall. The USHA sponsors competition at the state, regional, and national level for both singles and doubles for men, women and children from 9-and-under to 80-and-over.

re you an athlete interested in improving your conditioning and performance?

Then you should be playing handball, one of the best cross-training activities.

Why is that? For starters, handball is a great cardiovascular workout. On average, a player will take 2,000 steps per game. Most of this is done in short bursts, with a quick stop as a player takes a swing at the ball using the residual momentum to drive it to the front wall. An average player may expend as many as 1,500 calories per match.

The next key item is proficiency. Handball demands ambidextrous skills. Most players start with a weak hand. But a little dedication closes the gap in skills between the two hands.

So symmetry in the workout is a common feature for this sport that is seldom found in other sports.

History Handball is any of a family of games played in walled courts or against a single wall, with a small rubber ball and/or a larger rubber “big ball” (similar to a racquetball). Handball dates back to the 16th century, and different

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variations have been traced back to Rome, Spain, France and the British Isles.

The immediate forerunner of the modern game was developed in Ireland. Irish emigrants brought the game to the United States in the 1880s, and the first American walled court was built in Brooklyn, New York in 1886.

Rules have changed little since the 1880s, when the first Irish championships were played. Handball today is played mainly in the United States, Canada and Ireland, though the sport has seen increasing international competition in recent years.

The court Standard four-wall courts are 40 feet long, 20 feet wide and 20 feet high with a back wall 12 to 14 feet high. Handball also is played on three-wall and one-wall courts. These courts are popular because they permit more spectators to watch games and are less expensive to build. One-wall and three-wall handball are becoming increasingly popular especially in the eastern states. One-wall also is becoming popular in the Portland area, where there is a court at a local middle school.

Oregon Handball Association The purpose of the Oregon Handball Association is to share information about

A thletics thletics the sport with the Oregon handball community and others interested in the pastime.

Longtime Oregon handball advocate Josh Reese started this organization in Salem in 2010. The present Oregon chair is MAC athletic member Josh Bateman. He works with other state and regional chairs and the USHA to promote upcoming tournaments and other handball-related activities.

The World Players of Handball The World Players of Handball was established in 2004 with sights on revitalizing a pro handball tour. The WPH uses innovative marketing approaches to expose handball to mass audiences, include webcasting live handball matches all over the world. MAC members Jeff and Jean Kastner have been instrumental in recording and webcasting hundreds of matches. MAC’s Aaron Garner has played on this Pro Tour.

Hosting Tournaments at MAC Multnomah Athletic Club is one of the few venues in the country that has the resources and facilities to host national handball events.

The following national tournaments have been held at MAC over the years. adam wickham

National USHA Championships This is considered the culminating national tournament of the year and is usually held in June. It brings together the best players in the world to participate in all age classes, from juniors to the pros. The tournament usually draws between 400 to 700 participants – men and women. It is hosted annually by different cities around the country. This weeklong event is a four-wall singles and doubles tournament and was last hosted

by MAC in 2004.

Top, MAC handball legend David Steinberg owns multiple world titles; above, Kristen Steele, Chatten Hayes and Member Coach Jean Kastner during a recent tournament; Member Coach Aaron Garner, left, has competed on the Pro Tour.

National Juniors Handball Tournament USHA sponsors this tournament for players age 9 to 19. The event draws over 120 players from the United States and other countries, mainly Ireland. The majority of these players participate in handball programs in their local communities. It is a great experience for them to travel to different cities to play and interact with other handball players.

MAC has hosted this tournament three times.

Recent junior MAC players Jordan Taylor and Austin Biddle have participated in past years.

National Collegiate Handball Tournament This tournament draws over 300 players from colleges, universities and community colleges from around the country and Ireland.

Players generally participate in handball programs at their schools. The model example

is Pacific University in Forest Grove, where Steele served as handball coach for 37 years.

This year he turned the reins over to MAC member David Steinberg. MAC member Curt Heiting had great success in this tournament, winning a team title with Memphis State University in four consecutive years.

The 2015 tournament was held at MAC and Lloyd Center.

World Handball Championships The World Handball Championships have been held every three years since 1964, alternating between the United States, Canada and Ireland. The last Worlds were held in Calgary,

Alberta, Canada, in 2015. The two previous championships were held in Dublin, Ireland, in 2012 and at MAC in 2009. Worlds held at MAC proved to be very successful, drawing 1,000 handball players due to the outstanding efforts of committee chairs Tom Hussey, Jay Maxwell and Chatten Hayes. These three MAC members worked tirelessly for over a year in preparation for the event. MAC members who have won World titles are Bill Flowers, Ed Grossenbacher and Steinberg.

The next World Championship is held in Anchorage, Alaska, in 2018.

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Athletics Handball adam wickham

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MAC Handball Structure Unlike other sports at MAC, the handball program does not have a full-time head pro.

Instead, the Handball Committee works with the Athletic Department in selecting handball athletic members and member coaches. The athletic members represent MAC at state, regional and national tournaments. They also conduct clinics and work individually with promising players. They recruit members to participate in handball tournaments.

Presently, the athletic members are Steve Stenberg, Josh Bateman, Sean Steele and Jean Kastner.

Member coaches have a variety of duties and responsibilities. These include establishing opportunities to introduce handball to MAC members; planning follow-up activities with novice players; integrating new players into the existing handball structure and events; networking activities with other court sports; and serving as director of intramural events at MAC. The present member coaches are Aaron Garner, JD McLandrich and Matt Steele.

Handball Committee The Handball Committee is made up of 15 to 20 members, including staff liaison Dan Baggett, athletic committee liaison Todd Siegel, and the handball athletic members and member coaches. The current President of the MAC Handball Committee is Andy Kangas.

2016 National Masters MAC concurrently hosts two premier handball tournaments from Thursday, May 5, through Sunday, May 8. This event will be a first, bringing together the best men and women’s handball players in the nation and other countries. There actually are two tournaments going on at the same time.

The first is the National Masters Championships, which is a tournament for players 35 and older, playing in different age divisions up to 80-plus. More than 150 players will participate in this singles event, including many MAC handball players.

The Pro Stop will bring the top professional handball players to MAC. This is one of eight Pro Stops held annually. The top 12 pros and four pro qualifiers are invited to this tournament. MAC’s Aaron Gardner has played in this event.

This is an excellent opportunity for MAC members to learn about the game of handball and watch the best play the game. MAC handball players encourage you to attend and watch the “perfect game.”

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Handball players of all ages enjoy the game at MAC.

MAC Handball Kickoff Banquet

MAC Handball – what to expect

Every year in September, there is an annual kickoff banquet to set the stage for the upcoming handball season. This is a night of recognition for the many accomplishments of handball players during the past year. This is a fun night of good food, drinks and camaraderie.

If you play handball at MAC, you participate in the perfect sport, which offers you the opportunity to stay in excellent physical condition, while being as competitive as you wish. Every Wednesday evening and Sunday morning, you are assured of finding a game on the challenge courts. Then you have the choice of playing in the intramural league in either singles or doubles. There are special handball events and tournaments such as the MAC Club Championships, the Alten Foundation Open, where players from other clubs throughout the Pacific Northwest are invited to play and enjoy MAC’s hospitality.

You also can participate in the Olympic Club exchange, when MAC players alternate each year playing with handball players from San Francisco. In addition, you have the opportunity to play in the annual Turkey and Super Bowl tournaments at MAC, as well as onewall handball in Portland.

As important as the physical aspects handball has to offer is the social interaction among the players. Handball players establish a camaraderie on the courts, and many wind up playing tennis, playing cards, fishing, bicycling or dining together.

Handball is a game for the young and old. It can be a lifelong sport that sustains or improves your physical, mental and social condition. You can get an initiation into what handball is about by attending the National Masters tournament and Pro-Stop next month. MAC handball players look forward to seeing you and will encourage you to play the perfect game. WM

Alten Handball Foundation Irv Alten started playing handball at the age of 8, and was a handball advocate and MAC member for 75 years. After his playing days were over, Alten wanted to give back to the sport he loved so much. In 2003, he and his wife, Gloria, established the Alten Handball Foundation.

The foundation is Irv Alten dedicated to encouraging and fostering participation in playing the game of handball. The foundation focuses on providing handball opportunities for new and emerging players in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. The foundation sponsors handball clinics, tournaments, and school handball programs. In 2015, the Foundation created three one-wall handball courts in Portland.

MAC members Jeff Jasperson, Ed Grossenbacher, Jay Maxwell and Steve Grow are members of the Alten Handball Foundation Board of Directors. Alten passed away at the age of 95.

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Destinee Davis during her balance beam routine at the MAC Open.

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Shining Bright at Signature Event The entire MAC gymanstics community worked together to stage the club’s biggest MAC Open

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very February, MAC’s gymnasts and their families spend Presidents Day weekend moving balance beams, hauling mats, and preparing for the club’s biggest gymnastics meet of the year, the MAC Open.

They wouldn’t have it any other way.

“It’s a signature event for our gymnasts,” says Debbie Williams, the mother of Level 8 gymnast Heather Williams. “This is their moment to shine ... I love to support that.”

The MAC Open also is a signature event for the club, says Athletic Director Ed Stoner. The meet, which marked 33 years this year, is one of the largest competitions hosted by MAC and one of the few coed gymnastics meets in the region. In past years, competitors have come from as far away as Japan. This year’s event drew more than 1,200 athletes, including a women’s team from Vancouver, British Columbia, and the men’s gymnastics teams from Arizona State University and the University of Washington, who competed against each other in their own division. (Arizona State won).

Approximately 3,000 spectators came to watch the gymnasts, who are categorized by their levels of skill. Level 3 features gymnasts learning the basics of the sport; Level 10 features collegebound athletes who have the skills to compete in college and nationally. Female gymnasts compete in the uneven bars, the floor exercise, the vault and the balance beam; males compete in the floor, the still rings, the parallel bars, the pommel horse, the vault and the high bar. In addition, scores of female gymnasts compete in the Xcel division, a category for female gymnasts with a wide range of skills and a less-demanding practice schedule.

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Under the leadership of the gymnastics booster club and gymnastics coaches, families of MAC’s 100 competitive gymnasts made the event happen. With the help of MACorps and the Sunset High School Key Club, they volunteered more than 1,600 hours over the weekend, doing everything from taking admission fees to punching in scores.

“We all come together ­­– parents, gymnasts, and coaches,” said Kristin Campbell, the mother of Level 10 gymnast Kaitlin Campbell.

The MAC Open acts as a homecoming and a family reunion for MAC gymnasts, said Gymnastics Manager Meg Doxtator.

Graduates come back to see former teammates and coaches.

Relatives pack the stands to cheer for their favorite athletes.

“It’s definitely our favorite meet,” said Kaitlin Campbell, who will join Oregon State University’s gymnastics team next year.

“Everybody comes, and it’s all about fun. Everybody gets all hyped up.”

Competing at their home gym ups the ante for MAC gymnasts, who see it as a time to show family and friends what they’ve been doing in the gym all year.

“The MAC Open is where we want to go for it,” said 12-yearold Level 9 gymnast Rocky Farnell.

Though the 2016 MAC Open is over, gymnastics coaches, athletes and parents already are planning and making to-do lists for next year’s meet. And the dream of succeeding at next year’s MAC Open motivates gymnasts to keep practicing, said 11-year-old Eleanor Pigg, who competes on the Xcel team.

“It inspires me to get better,” she said.

–Lisa Daniels WM

Prepare and Protect Your Skin For Life

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Free Wellness presentation with skin care expert Lovely Laban.

kin is the body’s largest organ, and also the most exposed. As we push the gray days of winter into the past, skin care expert Lovely Laban, GNP-C, MSN, gives a timely and illuminating talk about your skin, and how to protect it – not only from the sun, but also harmful everyday products you may be using.

Laban, MAC member and co-founder of Skin by Lovely, has spent her professional life teaching her patients to scrutinize the ingredients that go into some of our everyday skin care products. For example, paraben, a common skin-care ingredient found in many popular lotions, is a preservative that has been found in lymph nodes and breast cancer tumors. When approaching skin care products, Laban recommends focusing on the most simple, organic and plant nutrientrich products. Look for topical Vitamin C, coconut oil, and even probiotic-based lotions.

EATING WELL Spring is here, which means in the coming months, an abundance of fresh vegetables are going to start springing up. One of the best vessels for those fresh vegetables is a homemade tortilla. Homemade tortillas help you avoid preservatives, and you probably already have these four ingredients in your pantry. Just add your favorite protein (shrimp, salmon, grilled chicken, steak, or black beans) to your favorite fresh vegetables and you have a complete meal. Enjoy! (See page 75 for information on Christensen’s T.O.N.E. in 10 wellness program)

Flour Tortillas Ingredients 1½ cups whole-wheat flour ½ teaspoon Kosher salt 2 tablespoons olive oil

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and becomes smooth, about 1 minute.

Return dough to the bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rest for at least 15 minutes.

4. Remove dough from bowl and shape into eight balls.

5. Dust work surface and a rolling pin with flour and roll balls out into 6-inch circles.

½ cup warm water, plus extra to dampen finger tips while kneading extra flour for kneading and rolling Preparation 1. Combine whole-wheat flour and salt in a mixing bowl and stir with whisk or fork.

Serves 8

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Head into the sunny season armed with tools on how to keep your and your family’s skin safe. You’ll leave with a new perspective on caring for your skin during all four season.

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2. Add oil and stream in water, a little at a time, until water is absorbed and dough begins to form into a ball.

3. Remove dough from bowl and knead on floured work surface until it comes together

6. Set a cast-iron pan or other nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add a tortilla and cook 1 minute (tortilla will turn light brown in spots). Flip and cook the other side an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove from the pan and place in a kitchen towel to keep warm.

7. Repeat process with the remaining tortillas.

Nutritional Facts: calories 100, total fat 3g, saturated fat 0.5g, protein 3g, sodium 121mg, carbohydrates 15g, dietary fiber 2g, sugars 0g

–Tysen Christensen WM

Athletics Easy Ways to Avoid Toxins in Cleaners

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t’s virtually impossible to think of spring and not associate it with cleaning. It’s a time for growth and renewal. I find myself reorganizing closets, drawers and the garage.

What generally comes with spring cleaning are the cleaning supplies.

Many people don’t realize that most cleaning supplies have harsh chemicals that are toxic. Unfortunately, reading labels full of chemical names means little to the nonchemist. So how does one decipher what is hazardous and what is not? Some chemicals certainly get the job done, but at what price? What goes into your cleaning products is not federally regulated, so it is up to you to do the research.

While the ingredients in common household products have been linked to asthma, cancer, reproductive disorders, hormone disruption and neurotoxicity, the small doses we are exposed to haven’t been proven to cause dangerous side effects, but I argue, why even risk it?

The big players to avoid include: Phthalates: found in products with fragrances.

Fix: Easy fix, use fragrance-free products or organic, all-natural products where the scent is from essential oils. Avoid aerosols and air-freshener plug-ins. I have essential oil diffusers in each room that smell good, and depending on the blend, may be healthful as well.

Perchlorethylene: found in spot removers, carpet and upholstery cleaners.

Fix: It’s amazing how much warm water and vinegar can get rid of. There are so many natural and safe alternatives out there, but read your labels. Just because it says natural, doesn’t mean it’s free from toxins.

2-butoxyethanol: found in glass and multipurpose cleaners.

Fix: A mix of vinegar, baking soda, water and newspaper to wipe down works just as well on glass.

Ammonia: found in glass cleaners and polish.

Fix: Surprisingly, vodka on glass, and toothpaste on silver, gives that same sparkle and streak free shine that ammonia supplies.

Chlorine: found in toilet bowl cleaners and mildew removers.

Fix: Try borax or baking soda for whitening and scouring surfaces.

It’s easy to overlook the potential risks associated with these chemicals, but avoiding them will reduce your overall toxic burden and save you money.

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William Sullivan’s Oregon Coast guidebook details the region’s best hikes.

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he dean of Oregon hiking, Bill Sullivan, returns to MAC at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 14, to presents a slide show and discuss hikes and interesting places featured in a new, completely revised edition of his Oregon Coast and Coast Range guidebook.

Beginning with his first guidebook in 1988, Sullivan has written 10 Oregon guides. Five of those are hiking books that cover 1,000 of the state’s trails. Every year or two, he reprints each guidebook, adding changes to trail conditions. On a seven-year cycle, he rehikes the trails for each book and issues a completely revised edition.

New edition, new hikes New in this, the fourth edition of the coast book, is a segment of the 86-mile Salmonberry Trail, an emerging rail trail from Banks to Tillamook. Much of the century-old rail line, owned mostly by the Port of Tillamook Bay, was abandoned after storms in 2007 wiped out sections in the Coast Range. After years of high-maintenance costs, the port ceased operations on the line.

Oregon Parks is one of several agencies working with towns along the line to improve the trail and open it to hikers, bikers and equestrians.

On Wednesday, April 13, Sullivan co-leads a hike along the Salmonberry River Trail with MAC member coach Debbie Bauer.

It’s a segment with high beauty and history interest and low risk.

“Parts of this trail are dangerous and difficult to hike,” Sullivan says. Some websites and books direct hikers to sections with high, unfenced trestles or on private property. Not Sullivan. He respects private property rights. “One of my rules for my books is to send people to places where they won’t get shot.”

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Also new in this edition is a complete treatment of the 360mile Oregon Coast Trail: 80 miles of highway walking, 200 miles of beach walking, and 80 miles of backcountry trail hiking. Along the route, Sullivan covers where to eat, drink and sleep, as well as museums to visit when your hike is rained out.

Another intriguing hike he’ll discuss is on the grounds of Our Lady of Guadalupe Trappist Abbey near McMinnville. The monks who live on and farm this land invite hikers to walk their sanctuary in a contemplative way, with no electronic devices or loud voices.

You can extend your peaceful getaway with an overnight retreat.

This hike is typical of newer hikes Sullivan includes in this book, as he closes in on three decades of trail-writing. “I still backpack, but I also look for easier hikes that are interesting for their historical or spiritual aspect.”

Hone your hiking chops What’s your goal: all 1,000 hikes in Sullivan’s books or something more modest? Here’s a great way to get in shape: Starting in April, Walking and Hiking offers a series of 12 conditioning hikes to help you build strength and endurance.

Held every Monday for 12 weeks, hikes get progressively more difficult. Member coach Paul Gerald leads most of them. There’s no charge, other than pitching in for gas to carpool drivers.

The series begins April 11 with an easy stroll at Silver Falls State Park (7.1 miles, 400 feet of elevation gain.) The series hits regional highlights such as Eagle Creek, Hamilton Mountain and Dog Mountain on the way to the culmination at Elk and Kings mountains in the Coast Range, with over 4,000 feet of elevation gain.

For details on upcoming hikes see the Journey, on the Walking and Hiking page at theMAC.com. Read more about Walking and Hiking events on page 75.

–Laura O. Foster and Paul Gerald WM

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Special Logo Celebrates 125 T

he Golf Committee is proud to announce that during the 125th anniversary celebration, we were granted authorization from the club to bring back the historical logo used when MAC owned a golf course in Southwest Portland. The vintage logo will appear on a number of golf-related items throughout the year as a way for the Golf Committee to raise money for special requests.

These include: funds for members invited to golf competitions around the country, the development of a junior program, a possible scholarship for a young club member attending college who hopes to participate in golf, and/or to lower event fees for special MAC golf events. Club members may order items online through the golf pages of the club website or by an order form available in the Outdoor Department and from Golf Committee members.

Look for information posted online, in the golf Facebook group, and around the club on ways you can order limited-edition vintage logo golf apparel and products.

–Darin Vick

Start the Season with April Expo at MAC

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ext time you are practicing your greenside bunker explosion shot, bring a bag of giant marshmallows with you. Toss one in the bunker and explode that marshmallow out and onto the green. The marshmallow is so light and fluffy, it makes logical sense one would need to take an aggressive swing, carving the club through the sand and launching the marshmallow up and out of the bunker. Practice this technique, with the club entering the sand about an inch behind the marshmallow and accelerating through the swing. After practicing with marshmallows, switch back to your golf ball and you may be surprised how confident you swing. You will have the knowledge to take the sand needed for the explosion shot. After all, greenside bunkers are fun. You don’t even have to hit the ball. Just hit the sand, and you can succeed every time.

–Robyn Lorain

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Attention MAC Golfers – set aside Tuesday, April 7 on your schedules for the MAC Golf Committee’s First Tee Reception and Expo. The masters-themed expo event for members and guests begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Ballroom.

Golfers have the opportunity to visit with a wide variety of vendors; each providing an item for our door prize giveaway. The Golf Committee also provides information on its slate of events for the upcoming year. Guests are welcome to attend. The cost is $24 for members and $29 for guests, which includes heavy appetizers.

Don’t miss the chance to not only win a unique door prize, but also find out what your MAC Golf Committee has planned for 2016. Register online at theMAC.com. Contact Outdoor Department Manager Chad Failla at cfailla@themac.com or 503517-7574 with questions.

–Josh Caldwell GO405

Athletics Early Birds

Spring Cleaning? Donate Household Items Like most of the Early Birds, many MAC members have household items they no longer need, but which would still be useful to a neighbor starting from scratch. So the Birds invite all members to “come clean” and donate those lightly used household items to the Community Warehouse.

From Monday, April 18, through Sunday, April 24, look for a collection barrel near the Athletic Entrance where members can contribute gently used household items to be recycled to families moving from homelessness or other crises into new homes. Those served include veterans, people with disabilities, victims of domestic violence, those recovering from substance abuse and low-income families. The Community Warehouse is especially in need of kitchen utensils, pots and pans, towels, tableware, manual can openers and alarm clocks.

Fragile items such as dishes should be carefully packed. Arrange furniture pickup online at communitywarehouse.org/request-a-pick-up.

The Warehouse works with over 180 social service agencies and helps create home for 50 families every week. All donations of goods to the Community Warehouse are tax-deductible.

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Derek Kirkland and Brian Karsten teach a four-week course on strength training with the BOSU ball starting in May. MAC members also are encouraged to visit the Community Warehouse Estate Stores, in Portland at 3969 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., and in Tualatin at 8380 S.W. Nyberg St., where more valuable items, including antiques and collectibles, are sold to support the work of the rest of the warehouse. For more information, visit communitywarehouse.org.

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Harding and Simpson Blitz the Competition

Forty-three participants logged their points during the 2016 Winter Blitz, which concluded on Feb. 7. Competition was keen in the adult men and senior women

Athletics age classes. We also have our 2016 top man and top woman. David Harding, with 620 points, and Judie Simpson, with 446 points, earned more than twice the points of their nearest competitor. Harding earned most of his points with long miles of bicycling.

Simpson is a master on the stepmill. The Exercise and Decathlon Committee congratulates Harding and Simpson and all of the participants on their dedication to working out at MAC. Prizes were awarded at a celebration for Winter Blitz and Pentathlon participants in February.

First- and second-place finishers overall and within age groups are as follows: Men’s overall – David Harding, 620 Women’s overall – Judie Simpson, 446 Young Adult Women – Rachel Harrison, 160; Claire Teasdale, 80 Adult Women – Joann Mauritz, 215; Kristine Beckman, 154.

Adult Men – Brett Moshofsky, 199; Mark Jansa, 195 Senior Women – Linda Craig, 154; Jan von Bergen, 152 Senior Men – Frank Dierickx, 160; Ron Fraback, 53

Personal Training

Get Stronger with Stability Training BOSU 101 is a four-week course led by personal trainers Brian Karsten and Derek Kirkland. There are many basic, functional and dynamic exercises that can be performed on the BOSU ball to help improve strength, balance and core stability. Designed for all fitness levels, members learn a variety of BOSU exercises to improve their overall fitness. The class begins with an introduction to the BOSU ball, along with balance challenge variables to help determine the appropriate BOSU exercises and fitness program for each participant. Participants also learn the new 3D-xtreme formatting style that can be used for any BOSU exercise. Sign up today. The class is limited to just 20 people.

BOSU 101 runs for four consecutive weeks, from 5-6 p.m. beginning Monday, May 2. The cost is $120 for the full four weeks. Register online or contact Andy Shupp at 503-517-7548 or ashupp@themac.com.

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Athletics Personal Training Continued from page 67 program, please join Registered Dietitian Tysen Christensen and Personal Trainer Heather McKee for six-weeks of hourlong long group-training sessions. In this program, participants are involved in high-intensity training sessions and learn healthy nutritional habits to help achieve summer fitness goals.

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New players, more court pressure and some exciting new ideas led to the creation of Friday Night Round Robins on the racquetball courts. The first event was the Friday Night Women’s Round Robin, with 10 players of all levels competing for points in a weighted system, with almost every participant playing every other participant.

The B Level Round Robin followed the next week, and was another rousing success.

So, if you are looking for a fun, new way to get some court time, check out the website or the message wall in the Racquetball Lounge.

We are always looking to bring in new players – the women’s night enticed a new player who has now joined the league.

In Memoriam Doug Brenner, 59, passed away suddenly of a heart attack at his home in late January.

Doug was a fixture at junior racquetball tournaments around the state in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Two of his children, Doug and Liz, were very accomplished junior players before going on to become student athletes at the University of Oregon. Liz was a world champion junior racquetball player and has her name on the “Wall of Fame” in Court 10 at MAC. Doug was a longtime member of MAC and will be missed by many, including the racquetball community.

Tournament of Champions Oregon’s biggest racquetball tournament returns Thursday, May 19, through Sunday, May 22. The world’s top eight pros battle for tour points and bragging rights during the annual Tournament of Champions. They are joined by top players from throughout the region, across a wide range of levels, returning to MAC courts for the event.

Come see what the world’s top pros can do on the court.

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From some of the world’s top pro players to the monthly in-house box leagues, the breadth and scope of squash played at MAC has been astounding this winter. Let’s start at the top: The Oregon Open started as a multinational affair, with players from Qatar, India, Mexico, Germany, Pakistan, Finland and the United States, and ended with an Egyptian vs. Egyptian battle, as Omar Abdel Meguid beat Karim Ali 3-2 in a 65-minute match in front of an enthusiastic group of spectators.

As the pros battled it out, the annual Rose City Tournament took up the rest of the courts. Thanks to the heroic efforts of Josh Hilton, the event attracted healthy draws. Results: M5.0/Open – 1st Will Gruner, 2nd Phil Carbajal; M4.0 – 1st Brad Vick, 2nd Claire Gomersall; M3.0 – 1st Max Funderburk, 2nd Hayden Burr; M40+ – 1st Sean Ryan, 2nd Josh Hilton; M50+ – 1st Geoff Wagner, 2nd Dale Stephenson; W4.0 – 1st Kate Slott, 2nd Kara Hale; W3.0 – 1st Brooke Wallace, 2nd Hana Nakamura-Daya.

A group of juniors traveled to Canada in February for the annual Jesters Pacific Northwest Junior Squash Championships in Victoria, British Columbia Cameron Schnebly took fourth place in BU11, his brother, Rowan Schnebly, came in second place in BU13, and Hollis Hale was second place in GU11.

Gary Johnson and Habib Rahman are killing it in doubles: They took first place in the annual Kiva Classic Tournament in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in the Men’s 60-plus division in December, and first place again in the Pacific Coast Doubles Championships in San Francisco in the Men’s 60-plus division. Phoebe Trubowitz and a partner from Palo Alto, California, won the Women’s Open division of the Pacific Coast Doubles Championships.

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MAC players also made it to the top spots in the Seattle Open in January. Sean Ryan beat out Josh Hilton for first place in Men’s 40-plus, Derrick Cameron won second place in Men’s 50-plus, and in Men’s Open, Phil Carbajal finished second.

There’s more to come! Sign up for the Club Championships from Thursday, April 7, through Sunday, April 10. Juniors should save the date for Rose Bud Gold from Friday, Aug. 5, through Sunday, Aug. 7. The highlevel tournament attracts kids from around the country.

–Nancy Keates

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Practicing Common Courtesy on the Courts The summer tennis season is right around the corner and courts are in constant demand.

Please take a minute to review the court reservations rules. The MAC tennis community is large, and we want to ensure everyone is using and not abusing tennis privileges.

Members may book an advance reservation up to three days in advance, beginning at 9:30 a.m. by phone at 503-517-7590 or online. A general reservation is a reservation made any other time after an Advance Reservation.

Adult members may make a maximum of three advance reservations per week. Junior members are limited to play on one advance reservation per week, including such reservations made in the name of another family member.

Please initial your name on the sign-in sheet and report any unused courts to the Tennis Office.

Failure to arrive on a court within 15 minutes of a pre-reserved court time constitutes an automatic cancellation.

If you book a court you must be the one to play on it.

A court that is not claimed within 15 minutes of the reserved court time is considered an open court. Open courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Failure to cancel a reservation, or to abide by the reservation and usage policies, may result in forfeiture of a member’s right to reserve a court in advance.

Booking or playing back-to-back court times is not allowed, unless the player is participating in a clinic or tennis class.

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Ball Saturday, September 24, 2016 6:30 p.m.-Midnight Celebrate Multnomah Athletic Club’s milestone anniversary at the 125 Ball.

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Continued from page 70 using the ball machine and please refrain from using a ball machine if a tournament or match play is taking place next to your court. If the ball machine left a large amount of ball fuzz, please sweep it up and have the court ready for the next player on time. Take a look around when finished, and please remove any trash, empty water bottles and towels.

For more tennis etiquette do’s and don’ts, visit the Tennis page at theMAC.com. Using common courtesy will help foster a positive and welcoming environment for the entire MAC tennis community.

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Tiny Tots spring session is just underway and runs through Friday, June 3. Even though the session has started, you may still register for classes. Visit the Tiny Tots web page and see what is still available, or contact Leslie Luttrell at LLuttrell@themac.com or 503-517-7573.

Tiny Tots offers a few new exciting classes this session. The first one is called Move and Groove, and is held from 1-1:45 p.m. on Wednesdays in the Main Gym. This class is for children ages 3 to 5 who want to explore movement through music, develop physical skills, channel energy, stimulate imagination Continued on page 74

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MAC runners and triathletes are getting ready for several upcoming spring events, including the familyfriendly MAC Mile in May. Many runners use the event to log their mile for the Spring Decathlon.

Tiny Tots Continued from page 72 and promote creativity. Melissa Nornes is the instructor. Nornes has been a dance teacher at MAC for 10 years. She teaches classes such as hip hop, tap and jazz. For younger children and little ones, she teaches Preschool Ballet (4 and 5 year olds), Creative Movement (3 and 4 year olds), and parent-assisted Dance with your Toddler (1 to 2.5 years). Nornes has also coached dance teams at the high school level for 12 years, including the last six years at Hillsboro High School.

Busy Bees is another new addition. This class offers a variety of physically active play such as tag games, walk/run/jump activities, obstacle courses, fitness circuits and more.

This class is scheduled to meet from 9-9:45 a.m. Wednesdays or from 10-10:45 a.m.

Tuesdays.

Tiny Tots also offers Saturday open gyms from 9 a.m.-noon on April 9 and May 14.

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theMAC.com for additional open gym dates and times during the week.

TriRun

Races Are Just Around the Corner Spring has sprung and so has running at MAC! MAC athletes were out in droves for the Shamrock Run in March. Congratulations to all finishers. If you missed out on the fun, fear not, May brings the annual MAC Mile at the Lincoln High School track. This familyfocused, fun-yet-competitive event ensures a sporting good time for all ages. The date will be posted soon online.

Athletes also lined up at the Indoor sprint triathlon on March 6. Racers swam 200 meters, biked 10 miles (on stationary bikes, of course) and ran 2 miles – all before noon in the comfort of the dry, temperate club facilities. Thanks to our racers for getting after it and our volunteers for their efforts keeping everyone safe and focused during the event.

For those considering a triathlon this season, often the most daunting leg of the event is the swim. The best way to overcome

swim anxiety is to jump in the water. The Northwest Open Swim Series at Hagg Lake is a perfect opportunity for swimmers. This series begins Tuesday, March 3, and runs weekly through May with two distances to choose from, 750 or 1,500 meters. Register at www.nwopenwaterswim.com and use the code MACTRI for a sweet discount. Contact Kelly Schmidt at Kelly@digitalschmidt.com with questions.

Volleyball

The Junior Season is in Full Swing The junior club volleyball season continues through the middle of May. MAC fields nine teams in four age divisions. We compete in the Columbia Empire Volleyball Association (CEVA), a regional organization that includes teams from across the state of Oregon and southwest Washington.

MAC’s junior volleyball program is proving to be very competitive this year. MAC’s highest level U12 team is consistently in the top five of the 58 teams in the Columbia Empire Volleyball Association region, and

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MAC’s U12 Black Team is headed to National Championships. recently won a tournament that qualified them to compete at Nationals in Indianapolis in late June. Our top U14 team competes in the top 10 out of 137 teams, and our top U16 team was ranked 10th out of 112 teams after their first Power League tournament.

This is the first time in the past three years we’ve fielded a U18 team. MAC is very fortunate to compete at all age levels, to compete at the highest levels, and to field developmental teams that continue to build the program.

In February, eight of our nine teams competed in a Presidents Day weekend tournament in Seattle where we proved our teams can compete with the best in the Northwest.

The top U12 team took second place overall and the top U16 team took fourth place in their respective age divisions. All of our traveling teams stayed at the same hotel in Seattle allowing for some unique team bonding experiences, including a poolside pizza party and a team building scavenger hunt.

In mid-April teams from the U14 and U16 age divisions will be traveling to Reno for the Far Western National Qualifier tournament.

In addition, all MAC teams will compete in the CEVA Regional Championships scheduled for Saturday, April 30, and Sunday, May 1 at the Portland Convention Center. The regular season ends with a traditional Mother’s Day weekend tournament in Corvallis.

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Get ready for the summer with this 10-week healthy living program. MAC registered dietitian Tysen Christensen focuses on educating participants on the science of nutrition and teaching participants how to develop skills for success. She provides guidance developed from science-based evidence on how to develop healthy goals, healthy eating patterns and physical activity habits.

Participants receive ongoing feedback, monitoring and support throuhgout the program, and attend 10 structured, hour-long weekly sessions. Receive a complimentary InBody

composition test that is taken at baseline and after completion of the course. A follow-up to the course is also scheduled to make sure you stay on track.

Choose from two price options when registering, which include personal training sessions to optimize the program. Participants can sign up for the 10 weeks with no personal training if they have an established training program or they can include three personal training sessions.

Plans and options • T.O.N.E. in Ten - $150 • T.O.N.E. in Ten plus three personal training sessions - $345 • Option 1 begins Monday, April 4 with mandatory meeting on at 6:30 p.m. Mondays or 6:30 a.m. Tuesdays • Option 2 begins Wednesday, April 6, with mandatory meetings at 10 a.m. or noon on Wednesdays Questions? Contact Keri Donovan with questions at kdonovan@themac.com or 503-517-7539.

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Get Energized, Grounded and Uplifted Many students first come to yoga seeking physical balance through the practice of postures to increase flexibility and strength, but they rarely ever learn the energetic forces at work behind their practice. In fact, practicing the deeper methods of yoga reminds us that our choices of how we live, think and breathe on a daily basis has a very strong impact on our overall quality of health and happiness.

In Yoga and Ayurvedic medicine there are five vital forces – prana, udana, vyana, samana and apana – that govern different parts of the body, mind and emotions. When these energetic forces are in sync with one another, we feel like our optimal self. When they are out of sync, there usually is some sort of physical or mental malaise that falls upon us. Using the various yoga practices to manipulate these vital forces, a student can help to create real positive changes to their physical and mental health and healing.

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Athletics Continued from page 77 co-founders of 360 Pediatric Psychology, PC, are experts in neurodevelopment diagnoses.

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Becker and Doty’s specialty focus is in pediatrics, both assessment and therapy. They also train doctoral-level students and partner with Olson Pediatrics in Lake Oswego to provide evidence-based parenting interventions for normal developmental problems in children (e.g. tantrums, toileting, defiance, etc.), as well as more serious conditions such as anxiety and depression.

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125 Two Words That Make the Author Tremble: Let’s Dance

I

wasn’t nervous when I covered the funeral for a Hells Angels legend, sat across the table from a Mafia hit man, or toured the inside of a maximum-security prison.

Never.

But my palms were damp when I walked into Studio 1 to experience one of Multnomah Athletic Club’s dance classes. I have what I’d call an “interesting relationship” when it comes to dancing. In college, you see, the goal of dancing was simple: It was a way to meet women.

So my assignment – to experience a dance class or two at MAC – was challenging on several levels.

My gentle guide was Laura Haney, dance manager and head coach, who told me the club offers 55 dance classes each week. She offered to select two classes so I could glimpse a world far removed from “my” weight room.

“We have something for everyone,” she said. “From a child, all the way to the senior. From an absolute beginner, to the pre-professional. We’re giving members what they’d get at the highest level of any dance studio in the metro area. Unless someone wants to train to be a professional ballerina, they can get everything they want, any kind of challenge or support, at the club.”

Haney is the club’s dance ambassador, and she would like to see members try the classes. Not just for the fun of dance, she said, but because dance is part of an overall workout plan that can be combined, for example, with more traditional activities: jogging, weight lifting and swimming.

“I feel strongly that dance is for everyone,” she said. “It’s one of the first things we do as a toddler. We hear music and move. And then, for many people, they quit as they get older. But if any member comes to any class, there’s a very

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good chance they’ll get hooked and keep dancing.”

She suggested I try the breakdancing class, taught by Cameron Dupon, because it’s turned out to be one of the most popular, especially for boys.

“We see little boys dance up to about age 6,” she said. “Then they go into other things. We started breakdance six years ago, and it’s boomed. We have two Fridaynight classes with 25 boys in each class, and we have a competitive breakdance team.”

So there I was, on a Sunday, standing outside Studio 1. I brought along Joanne Brown, one of my writing students. I heard her chuckling when I met Dupon and started with a long series of disclaimers: I’m not limber, I feel tentative, I can’t move my body in ways required to “bust a move.”

He laughed.

“People think of the big moves,” he said. “Flips, and things like that. But the foundation is made up of five pieces. The main thing is to be on the beat, and I can teach anyone.”

We got started.

He showed me what to do, how to feel the beat and experience the most basic of moves. Some of it was counter intuitive: Move the leg that way, and the upper body in the other direction. But as the minutes passed, and with his kind demonstration and guidance, I felt like I was getting a workout.

Unlike simply swaying to the slow parts of Free Bird back in college, real dance works every muscle in the body. It requires strength, flexibility and balance. It’s athletic, but without the wear-and-tear that can come with running.

But was I good?

Let’s just say I heard Brown laughing at me several times. But only because she knew what I was going through out there,

Is dance a sport? Author Tom Hallman got the answer before his warm-up ended.

moving my body in ways that made me feel awkward.

“You will mess up the steps,” she said.

“Everyone does. But remember the only judgment is self judgment. I take Zumba at MAC. It’s more than exercise; it’s like meditation. I have to focus on what I am doing, and on nothing else. It’s also a community.

We can find community in unusual places, and a dance class is one of those.”

Haney told me the tap class was an excellent program because it helps with balance. The opening warmup was enough to convince me that dance is a sport.

Student Wendy Gerlach, a lawyer, told me as I attempted to tap next to her that the class is a “mixture of fun and discipline and frustration.”

“It’s hard,” she said. “Most of the students are better than me. But it’s not about being better. For me, it’s the junction of mind and body. I have to pay attention and understand the routine.”

Without question, she said, she encourages anyone to take a dance class.

“I tell people,” she said, “it’s like learning a musical instrument or a foreign language. The beginning is the hardest part.

Then you get more fluent, and it can be magic.”

And for you doubters?

Give Laura Haney a call. Let her be your guide.

Tom Hallman Jr. is a Pulitzer Prizewinning reporter for The Oregonian, author and MAC member who teaches the club’s Tell-Your-Story writing class. In celebration of MAC’s 125th anniversary, Hallman is writing a monthly essay about the club. WM

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