BetterLife Winter 2020

WINTER 2020

VILLAGE HEALTH CLUBS & SPAS

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STATE OF THE CLUBS

Village Club highlights for 2020

NUTRITION FOR THE NEW YEAR

Five ways to conquer fitness resolutions

YOGA IS FOR EVERY BODY

Find out more about the programs we offer

IT TAKES A VILLAGE

Meet the Hartman family of Gainey Village

TABLE of CONTENTS

BETTER

LIFE

MEET your MANAGERS

Your Resort, Every Day 3 State of the Clubs 8 Teen Pilates 10 Fitness for the Cure 2020 11 Feet 12 Healthy Habits for the New Year 14 Team Building 15 Nutrition for the New Year 16 What‘s Cookin‘ Good Lookin‘ 17 We’ll Help You Unwind 18 Cupping Therapy 20 Focus on Kids 21 Employee Spotlight 22 Yoga is for Every Body 24 Member Spotlight 26 Focus on Members 28

CAROL NALEVANKO

President, Village Health Clubs & Spas cnalevanko@dmbclubs.com

AMY ABERNETHY

General Manager, Ocotillo Village Health Club & Spa aabernethy@dmbclubs.com

PAUL APANA

General Manager, Camelback Village Racquet & Health Club papana@dmbclubs.com

JIM KRIMBILL

General Manager, DC Ranch Village Health Club & Spa jkrimbill@dmbclubs.com

GREG NAKAGAWA

General Manager, Gainey Village Health Club & Spa gnakagawa@dmbclubs.com

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE VILLAGE! Everyone at the Village Clubs would like to wish you a Happy New Year! We hope you enjoyed a fantastic holiday season with your family and friends.

Don’t forget to ‘like’ Village Health Clubs & Spas on Facebook, where you’ll be privy to fitness information and Village events—everything Village!

Our Gainey Village location celebrated its 20th anniversary with a party in October, and we would like to thank you all for your continued patronage and loyalty over those 20 years. As for the Gainey club itself, our big project in 2020 will be renovating the spa locker rooms. Company-wide, we will be introducing new and exciting classes in 2020! This year, we encourage you to try some new experiences. Growing trends in the fitness world continue to be (in no particular order): HIIT, small group training, wearables like Myzone®, fitness programming for older adults, functional fitness, yoga, Pilates, personal training, hiking, and recovery classes.

As we hope you are all aware, the Village offers all of these classes and activities—and so much more! The Village Clubs would love nothing more than for you all to take full advantage of these wonderful opportunities.

We are not like other facilities, and actually encourage you to use the clubs and to take advantage of all the things we have to offer. We have many informative articles regarding our club events and programs in this newsletter and hope you will find something new to try this upcoming year.

In good health, Greg Nakagawa GENERAL MANAGER, GAINEY VILLAGE HEALTH CLUB & SPA

gnakagawa@dmbclubs.com

CAMELBACK

4444 E. CAMELBACK RD. PHOENIX, AZ 85018 PHONE: 602.840.6412 FA X: 602.852.0411

DC RANCH

GAINEY

7477 E. DOUBLETREE RANCH RD. SCOT TSDALE, AZ 85258 PHONE: 480.609.6979 FA X: 480.609.6976

18501 N. THOMPSON PEAK PKW Y. SCOT TSDALE, AZ 85255 PHONE: 480.502.8844 FA X: 480.515.5521

OCOTILLO

smcgann@dmbclubs.com (Gainey)

rkinney@dmbclubs.com (Ocotillo)

4200 S. ALMA SCHOOL RD. CHANDLER, AZ 85248 PHONE: 480.656.0045 FA X: 480.579.2930

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Read more about the Hartman family on page 26.

Send comments, submissions, and advertising inquiries to: hmcmanus@dmbclubs.com (Camelback)

ehubber@dmbclubs.com (DC Ranch)

your resort

EVERY DAY HIKE

Chiricahua Hike 2019

Members toured Kartchner Caverns, enjoyed wine tasting, and oohed and awed over the magnificent views on this overnight adventure in southeast Arizona.

GOLF

Mixxed Stixx Tournament

Camelback Members played two hours of tennis and nine holes of golf at The Phoenician in September 2019. The winning team won the most points based on number of tennis games won, lowest golf score, and women’s long drive.

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Junior Members, ages 10 – 14, who put on the Haunted Carnival at Ocotillo on October 25.

your resort

EVERY DAY

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S wim Neptune had fun during their Halloween Practice, where they had a pumpkin relay and played Capture the Pumpkin.

Swim instructor and coach Tracy Richards does a pumpkin swim every fall and the kids just love it!

This late afternoon Phoenix Mountain Preserve hike was the perfect end

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to our hot summer and members enjoyed happy hour specials afterwards at Base Pizzeria.

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e had a blast during our Halloween Squash W Tournament. We look forward to the next squash event hosted by Squash Pro Roy Ollier.

BREWHaha Halloween 5K Run and Walk SWIM

Eight hundred runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels, “treated” themselves to the ultimate Halloween running event at the Ocotillo club.

Gainey member Jeff Kootman is all smiles before starting Ironman Arizona on October 15.

M other and daughter are anxious to start the Arizona Half Ironman on October 15.

Village Viper Swim Teams SWIM

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The Village Viper Swim Teams are having a fun fall swim season competing at the JCC. For a lot of kids it’s their first time competing in a swim meet and they are enjoying the challenge!

your resort

EVERY DAY

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short game at The Phoenician Golf Club! Putting, chipping, and pitching out of the sand are all covered in clinics Director of Golf Instruction Michael Lamanna put on for Village members.

A nother race in the books for Eileen Hatfield as she is greeted by her daughter Megan.

+ C hef Maggie Norris

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taught members how to make two tasty and healthy meals: Mexican Chopped Salad and Enchilada-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash. They also enjoyed white and red Sangria with their meal.

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Runners and walkers enjoyed the beautiful fall

weather and hit the scenic Ocotillo area run course in support of our heroes at the Honor the Brave 5K Run/Walk. This annual Veteran’s Day Run is our way of giving thanks and honor to those who have served in the US Armed Forces.

T R I AT H L O N

TEAMVillage Fall Update

TEAMVillage members put their long, hard training to the test at the October Ironman Arizona 70.3 and the November Full Distance Triathlon.

A ttendees of the

Ocotillo Sunset Mini Spa Retreat began the evening with a moment of meditation and then enjoyed a beautiful sunset and a night under the stars while sipping on wine and receiving mini spa treatments.

SWIM/RUN CRAZE Multisport athletes, let’s ditch the bikes (just for a moment).

SwimRun is the newest emerging multistage/ multisport race hitting the endurance community around the world. SwimRun consists of multiple legs of swim (in open water) and run, and can be raced either solo or in tandem, tethered to your partner. You must carry all your equipment the entire time—for example, you swim in your trail-running shoes, wear a SwimRun-specific wetsuit in colder waters for the entire event, and use a tether to keep you and your partner together at all times. Most SwimRun events

offer a short course (about 10 miles total distance) and a long course (20+ miles) and solo or tandem options. Join fellow Village members as we dive in and find out what all the fuss is about. Starting in March the Village will host monthly SwimRun training sessions to prepare for the November 8th Austin Odyssey SwimRun event.

Contact Village Triathlon Coach Abby Luedecke for more information aluedecke@dmbclubs.com.

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2020 will bring many new additions for our Village members.

STATE OF THE CLUB WELCOME TO 2020

I recently celebrated my 40-year work anniversary with the Village Health Clubs and Spas. This milestone gave me the opportunity to look back not only on my career but on the progress we have made creating the Village family of clubs and spas.

Carol Nalevanko, Village Health Club & Spa President

It has truly been an amazing journey, thanks to our wonderful employees and members.

As we move into the new year, we are excited to bring our members new programs, classes, activities, and events designed to keep your fitness regimes fresh and energized.

Our group exercise directors will continue to expand the many recovery-type classes we began adding in 2019.

Classes such as Healthy Feet (learn more on pages 12 – 13), Brains Balance Body Circuit, Athletic Stretch and Roll, Back and Core, and Heated Deep Stretch are just a few of the recovery classes we offer to keep our members in the game.

Members can also look forward to more specialty classes such as yoga nidra, aerial sound meditation, and restorative yoga with live music.

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2020 will bring many new additions for our Village members. All of the clubs will be getting new cardio and strength equipment. Here are just a few of the highlights for next year:

• Ocotillo Village will be getting new Stages bikes for their cycle program, and resurfacing all of the tennis courts and the parking lot.

• Gainey Village will be completely remodeling their men’s and women’s spa locker rooms.

• Camelback Village will be updating their front entry, lobby, and café areas, and will be re-painting and re-carpeting the entire club.

• DC Ranch Village will be adding a new restroom by the pool area and is working with the City of Scottsdale to add three new tennis courts to the DC Ranch Village Tennis Center.

• Our activities directors will continue to organize member parties, wine tastings, cooking classes, hikes, and trips that help our members meet new people and create life-long friendships. • Technology will remain a key strategic initiative for our company. We will be transitioning to a new club operating software, improving the WiFi at all the clubs, and working to develop a user-friendly app.

As we do every year, we will reinvest a portion of our enrollment fees and dues revenue back into the clubs. This revenue enables us to do many of the projects mentioned above that are necessary in keeping the Village competitive in our marketplace, as well as ensuring that our clubs continue to maintain a high level of quality in both our facilities and our customer service. 2020 will be the final year of the minimum wage increase. Because we are a service-oriented company, comprised of many frontline employees, this minimum wage increase has added significant expense to the Village. Having the ability to attract the finest employees and creating a positive work environment for all is the key to our ongoing success. Member dues and enrollment fee revenues allow the Village to absorb the rising costs of operating our clubs without sacrificing quality or service.

We realize you have other options for your health and fitness needs and we want to thank you for your continued loyalty and support. We will continue to work hard to add value to your investment in club membership. Being able to create this Village community with all of our members and employees has been the most rewarding experience in my 40 years with this company. Wishing all of you a happy and healthy new year.

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D iana Gevelhoff, Executive Assistant & Director of Employee Training (right), and Carol Nalevanko, President (left) on the Ocotillo construction site

TEEN PILATES

Pilates is for everyone at every age, which is why I am so happy to be teaching Teen Pilates at Gainey every Wednesday at 4 pm.

After all, Joseph Pilates said, “If your spine is stiff at 30, you are old. If it is flexible at 60, you are young.” So why not develop a healthy spine that is both strong and flexible as a teen?

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One of the most enjoyable benefits of Pilates is that it promotes relaxation. While school can be stressful, with homework, exams, and social drama, Pilates is a great after-school activity to help relieve stress, develop a strong body, and relax the mind.

If there is one muscle group that teens want to work on, it’s abs! And Pilates is all about abs! Centering (i.e., “the core”) is one of the nine principles of Pilates. All movements initiate from the core, which is what they will feel no matter how often they do Pilates. And it only gets better and better because they will get stronger and stronger.

In addition to being a great way to develop a strong core, while increasing flexibility and strength, Teen Pilates is a group class, which is a great way to meet new friends. We always begin class with introductions and some casual conversation. And, of course, I always let the class choose the music we will move to.

The equipment is both interesting and fun. From the Balanced Body reformers to the Wunda chairs to the balance discs, we use a variety of equipment, which is not only effective, but also enjoyable. I mean, the reformers have so many moving parts. Who doesn’t love that? Gigi Welty, 14, says, “My favorite part about Pilates is jump board. I feel like it helps me stretch, but it also feels like a good workout.”

Concentrating on the Pilates movements requires a lot more feeling than thinking, which is a nice break from being in the classroom. And the only homework they will get from me is to work on standing and sitting up straight.

Teen Pilates meets every Wednesday in the Group Pilates Studio.

Drop-in $30, 5 classes $140, 10 classes $250 Heidi Grangaard, Gainey Village Village Pilates Instructor

FITNESS CURE FOR THE

EARLIER IN 2020

Looking for a way to give back to your community in 2020? Consider signing up for Fitness for the Cure and extend hope by raising money to support local cancer research. TGen uses genomic sequencing to help doctors match the appropriate therapy to each patient’s DNA profile, producing the greatest patient benefit.

This year marks 10 years for Fitness for the Cure. Each Village location has varied activity opportunities and three donation points—ranging from $25 to $100—to allow even more members and friends to get involved. In addition to the popular spin classes, there will be morning hikes, yoga classes, and a new indoor triathlon unique to our Ocotillo Village location. Brand new this year, specific locations are also offering 90-minute “Special Classes,” with focus areas such as aquatics, tennis boot camp, and dance.

This signature TGen event—on Sunday, February 23—has already raised nearly $1.2 million over the past nine years for TGen’s cancer research.

“The Village Health Clubs partner with several charities throughout Arizona, and play a particularly vital role in the success of Fitness for the Cure,” Massey said. “It’s a privilege for us to partner with them, helping patients in our community who desperately need answers today.”

Class spaces are limited, and attendees are encouraged to sign up early. To kick off the weekend celebration the DC Ranch and Gainey Village Health Clubs will offer a morning hike on Saturday, February 22. Various fitness events are planned throughout the day on Sunday, February 23, at all four Village locations:

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Jennie Patel, TGen Foundation Events Manager, at jpatel@tgen.org or 602.343.8725. To learn more about TGen, check out www.tgen.org.

• Gainey Village Health Club & Spa, 7477 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale; 8 to 10 am • Ocotillo Village Health Club & Spa, 4200 S. Alma School Road, Chandler; 11 am to 1 pm • DC Ranch Village Health Club & Spa, 18501 N. Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale; 10 am to 12 pm • Camelback Village Racquet & Health Club, 4444 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix; 3 to 5 pm To register, go to tgen.org/fitness Also plan to celebrate 10 years of FFTC with a complimentary post-exercise “cool down” party immediately following the exercise classes for all event participants. The party will be offered at each Village location and includes a mimosa bar.

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FFTC encourages participants to dig in, supporting TGen researchers and doctors to remain global frontrunners in genomic-based precision medicine efforts to fight cancer. “Our research depends on individuals pulling together in local events such as Fitness for the Cure and, as a result, Arizona patients are the first to benefit,” said Erin Massey, Chief Development Officer at TGen, and Vice President of Philanthropy at City of Hope.

Many of the leaders and faculty at TGen look forward to participating in FFTC every year. “It takes a village to conquer cancer,” said Michael Berens, Ph.D., who is Deputy Director of Research Resources at TGen. “I love being an active member of this community.”

One quarter of the body’s bones are in the feet!

YOURFEET

THE KEY TO HEALTHY WHOLE-BODY POSTURE

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Our feet are the most neglected parts of our body. Most fitness and personal training classes don’t include the foot muscles in their workouts.

The second we sign up for a gym membership, we learn about their policy that states: Wear your sneakers! Most gyms will not let members inside if they have no shoes or sneakers on. What is wrong with this picture? How much have you thought about your feet lately?

Feet play a big role in our whole-body posture. By looking at a person’s walk pattern it is easy to determine if there are any issues in their body. For example, if there is back pain or tightness, we tend to shift our body weight towards the heels. In the case of lower extremity injury, we shift our weight to the opposite leg to compensate. Our brain knows that no matter what happens our goal is to stand up and walk or, in other words, turn on survival mode.

Now let’s talk about the feet in detail.

According to arthritis.org, our feet each have 28 bones, 30 joints, and more than 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments, all of which work together to provide support, balance, and mobility. One quarter of the body’s bones are in the feet!

KEY Bones

Talus Forms a joint from the top of the foot to the lower part of the leg

Joints

Muscles

Tendons

Ligaments

Each big toe has two joints: Metatarsophalangeal Joint

Tarsals 5 bones that form the arch

Interphalangeal Joint

Calcaneus Also known as the heel bone Metatarsals 5 bones that make up the forefoot

In our feet, except for the big toe, each of the toes has three joints:

Phalanges 14 bones that make up the toes (3 in each little toe and 2 in each big toe).

istal Phalangeal Joint (DP) D Closest to the tip of the toe Proximal Interphalangeal Joint (PIP) Middle of the toe Metatarsophalangeal Joint (MCP) Base of the toe

DID YOU KNOW

Tibilias Anterior Moves the foot upward

Twenty muscles are responsible for the foot’s ability to move and support the body.

ibilias Peroneal T Controls the foot’s movement to the outside of the ankle

Tibilias Posterior Provides arch support

Extensors Raise the toes to step Flexors Stabilize the toes

Achilles Tendon Connects the calf muscle to the heel.

You use your Achilles tendon when running, jumping, climbing stairs, and standing on toes.

Plantar Fascia Helps with balance and walking strength

Calcaneocuboid Ligament Helps support the arch

Indeed, even this brief summary of foot structure looks very complex! Our feet need our attention and care on a daily basis. A few simple exercises could help to maintain feet in good shape. You can use a tennis ball and a towel for self-myofascial release in your feet after a long day of walking, hiking, running, biking, or wearing high heels, flip flops, or any other type of uncomfortable or unsupportive shoes.

Plantar Calcaneonavicular Ligament Supports the heel

Please look into our Healthy Feet group class, dedicated to improving the health of your feet and lower legs with self-myofascial release and strengthening. Yamuna Foot Wakers, TheraBands, and massage balls will be used to improve your performance and range of motion, and restore optimal function to your feet (50 minutes).

Oksana Geiler, DC Ranch Village Pilates Instructor

Space is limited. Reserve your spot 24 hours in advance on the Village App or at the Welcome Desk.

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HABITS for the

HEALTHY

Megan Smith, Camelback Village Fitness Director

NEWYEAR

As the Fitness Director at the Camelback Village, I find that the club is extra busy in January. But according to Forbes, less than 25% of people actually remain committed to their New Year’s resolutions after just 30 days.

In 2017, these were the Top 10 New Year’s resolutions according to statisticbrain.com:

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1 Lose Weight/Healthier Eating 2 Life/Self Improvement 3 Better Financial Decisions 4 Quit Smoking 5 Do More Exciting Things 6 Spend More Time with Family/Close Friends 7 Work Out More Often 8 Learn Something New On My Own 9 Do More Good Deeds for Others 10 Find the Love of My Life New Year’s resolutions need to be SMART, just like other goals we set. Resolutions should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

And reward yourself if you are successful (with nonfood rewards).

Example 1: I want to be healthier by doing 30 minutes of exercise (cardio or strength) daily for the next 30 days. If I achieve this, I will purchase a pair of new Lulu pants.

Example 2: I am going to attend one fitness class (cycle/yoga/kinesis) a day for the next 28 days. If I achieve this, I am going to treat myself to a massage at the Spa. Example 3: I am going to eat a salad every day for lunch for the next 21 days. If I achieve this, I will go to Nordstrom for a new outfit.

Do not make three resolutions at once. Focus on one and accomplish it. I always write it down on my mirror in my bathroom, so I see it every day! I also schedule it on my daily calendar. Once your resolution is achieved, set a new one! I do 28-day challenges every month. If the month is longer than 28 days, you get a few free days!

In 2020, my challenge for you is to set SMART resolutions and try something that is more exciting.

Don’t just come to the club and do cardio, but try classes and meet other members. You never know what you will like unless you try it a few times. The Village offers over 150 group exercise classes weekly.

If those classes are overwhelming for you, try Small Group Training with a personal trainer for more of a semi-private class for a small fee. It might be worth it if you get that extra attention!

TEAMBUILDING AT THE VILLAGE

We’re all a part of a team in one way or another: a sports team, a work team, a family unit, or a recreational club. Team building can be one of the most important investments you can make to create a cohesive group who can all work together to achieve a common goal.

We know that you already love the Village, so why not share that with your teammates?

We offer programs for whatever your goals are.

Choosing something that is slightly outside of peoples’ comfort zones can bring them together like you’ve never seen before!

Other than just being fun, team building increases trust, creates unity, mitigates conflict, promotes communication, and improves collaboration. Taking employees out of the office eliminates politics, breaks down barriers, and allows people to bond and have fun together! When you invest in your team it instills in them the idea that you, their leader, want to ensure their health, happiness, and success. You can give them an opportunity to learn a new skill, improve their heart health, or just take a break from their usual routine.

Choose from activities like:

Mary Babick, Ocotillo Village Membership Director

• Yoga, meditation, or barre • Strength, HIIT, or cardio training

• Dodgeball with food, beer, and wine • Spa services, champagne, and relaxation Have another idea of how you can strengthen your team at the Village? Contact your club’s Membership Director to plan and schedule your group’s next team building event!

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• Functional fitness training

NUTRITION FOR THE NEW YEAR

Five simple ways to conquer your fitness new year’s resolutions, that you’ve probably never heard of and that do not involve driving yourself crazy counting calories!

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With 2020 underway, many people are starting fresh on many of the goals that they have been pushing to the back burner. One of the most common goals this time of year is to focus on health and/or lose body fat. With a dizzying amount of diets and nutritional information out there it can overwhelm and over-complicate the basics of eating better and getting your desired results. The reality is that nearly every diet can help you shed body fat if you follow it to a T. However, most people find it hard to stay the course after a few months. But many of the “un-sexy” habits, that have less to do with restricting what you eat, get skipped over.

Here are five things you can do to better your health and eat smarter (without counting every calorie).

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Get protein and fiber with every meal you eat.

Protein and fiber both help you with satiety or the feeling of being full. The reason behind this is protein and fiber both slow down the process of digestion, while requiring more energy to break down. Good sources of protein include lean meats, dairy, and beans/legumes, as well as spinach (calorie

for calorie, spinach is actually a rich source of protein).

Great sources of fiber include leafy greens, oatmeal and other whole grains, beans/legumes, and nuts. Make sure you include both to get the maximum benefits!

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Eat slower and be more mindful when you eat.

Often we get swept up in the hustle and bustle to the point that we end up eating mindlessly and don’t pay attention to hunger cues or what we are feeling when we eat. Try setting a goal to actually sit down for every meal, and take at least 15 minutes to chew and think about what is going on in your day and how you’re feeling while eating. Seems simple enough, but in today’s fast-paced culture this can actually be a challenge. One goal of this practice is to be aware of the times that you eat under stress and how this affects your digestion. Another is forcing you to slow down, so that you stop eating when you are full rather than when you finish your plate or become bored. Feelings of satiety can actually take up to 20 minutes after you begin eating to register.

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Plan your whole week out on a designated day each week (and if possible, at the same time).

I recommend my clients set aside one day a week to plan out and “review” what their next week is going to look like. From there, they will have a better idea of which days they will be eating out and which days they need to prepare to cook.

Unplanned things are bound to come up, but the goal here is to be thinking ahead and planning proactively to make conscious decisions. Generally, planning the week will occur on a weekend day so work does not get in the way.

Sleep better.

The standard recommendation is six to eight hours of sleep, depending on the individual. Typically, sleeping is the last thing on people’s minds when they want to get leaner or shed fat, but poor sleep quality and quantity is directly related to higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol, which can cause people to hold on to body fat. Another reason to sleep more is the effect it has on insulin levels. Just a few days of sub-par sleep can result in up to 30% less insulin sensitivity, resulting in less efficient fat loss. To maximize your sleep quality and consistency, get in the habit of having a “switch off” time where you begin winding down and turn off all electronic devices.

Colten Tyler, DC Ranch Village Personal Trainer

Meditate or find another way to de-stress.

Stress can be another hidden culprit when it comes to trying to trim down. Very similar to sleep deprivation, having prolonged periods of stress can lead to elevated cortisol and ghrelin (the hunger hormone) levels, as well as higher insulin in the blood. This response leads to increased hunger and cravings for higher-fat and sugary foods. One thing you can do to manage this response is find a form of meditation practice. Typically, people think of meditation as coming with a large time commitment and even a spiritual component.

While these forms can be helpful, meditation does not need to be time consuming or spiritual. “Meditating” can be as simple as focusing on your breathing for 1 – 5 minutes without interruptions or distractions. For more structure, try using apps like Calm and Headspace, which provide a guided practice that is short and practical.

YEARNEWME

NEW

GOOD LOOKIN’ Carla Diaz, Ocotillo Village Café Manager

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Here at the Lakeview Café we have several healthy options.

For protein lovers, we have the Protein Plate, which comes with one protein and two sides. You can choose from vegetables like grilled asparagus, steamed broccoli, or a side of avocado. For those trying to limit breads and carbs, you can have a Village burger on a bed of lettuce or the Stir Fry Bowl with no rice or sauce. Just ask.

We’re happy to customize your meal to your specific needs.

what’s cookin’

Spa sational

we’ll help you

UNWIND

FLAMBOYAGE Mary Lee Manzella, Hairstylist, The Spa at DC Ranch Village

Flamboyage is a growing trend in color technique that gives soft, natural, sun-kissed highlights without fully bleaching or damaging hair.

It is a low-maintenance modern French technique combining ombré and balayage.

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The flamboyage technique uses adhesive méche strips (no foils needed) to highlight the hair. The strips are folded in half and sealed. Since the strip is visible, the color can be checked at a glance, giving your stylist better control. We can easily achieve a sun-kissed look or subtle peek-a boo highlights. The hair has depth and dimension with lovely natural tones woven throughout. The hair will look lighter and brighter, without getting that “stripey” or harsh, hard-line look. Hair grows out seamlessly, with

minimal or no maintenance needed. This technique delivers the best results when starting with solid hair color. Flamboyage works well for all hair types—thick, curly, fine, or straight hair, and even gray hair as well.

Unlike Balayage, which often requires a lengthy appointment, Flamboyage can be done in less time.

For those looking for a more precise, blended, and subtle effect than Balayage and with considerably less maintenance and upkeep, Flamboyage offers a lovely alternative. Flamboyage is redefining highlights. The end result is beautiful hair with depth, vibrancy, and a natural look that won’t result in obvious growout or roots.

Call the DC Ranch Village Spa today for your consultation or appointment!

The Village Spas take great care in recruiting only the best service providers in the industry to assure you receive exceptional spa and salon services. Whether you are looking for a quick manicure, a full day of relaxation or a specific therapeutic treatment, we have the diverse staff to ensure your expectations are exceeded.

eyelashes

EVERYTHING

Which option is best for you? Let’s demystify the terminology and have some fun!

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Eyelash Extensions • Look: Ranges from naturally enhanced to bold or dramatic.

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• Maintenance: Initial appointment approximately 2 hours. Fills required every 2 – 3 weeks.

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Party Lashes • Look: Fun and flirty, natural glam eyelash extensions

• Look: Can be mild to wild depending on style chosen • Maintenance: Initial appointment less than 15 minutes, designed for one-time lash needs

Laura Russell, Aesthetician and Nail Technician, The Spa at DC Ranch Village

• Removal: Gently peel off entire band at the end of your evening. These lashes may easily come off with water, so no crying, excessive sweating, or swimming.

• Removal: Needs to be removed by a professional • Benefits: Sleep, shower, swim, gym—no problem! Wake up every day looking amazing.

Relatively no maintenance between appointments. Suitable for long-term wear.

Strip Eyelashes

• Benefits: Fast application, easy removal, no commitment.

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• Maintenance: Initial appointment as fast as 20 – 30 minutes. Lashes can last one to two weeks with gentle care.

• Removal: Lashes will come off naturally over time.

• Benefits: Great for special occasions, vacation, holiday parties, weddings, honeymoon, etc

Lash Lift & Tint • Look: Your natural lashes, curled to perfection.

Tinting adds the look of mascara.

• Maintenance: Initial appointment as quick as 30 minutes.

• Removal: Lash curl gently relaxes and tint fades over the course of 4 – 8 weeks.

• Benefits: Most natural-looking of all the options. No maintenance between appointments. Great for those who love the look of mascara without the daily application.

THE SPA AT CAMELBACK VILLAGE

THE SPA AT DC RANCH VILLAGE

THE SPA AT GAINEY VILLAGE

THE SPA AT OCOTILLO VILLAGE

602.553.4917 Pamella Kerley, Spa Director

480.515.5522 Tracey McGilvray, Spa Director

480.609.6980 Kirk Gregor, Spa Director

480.579.2940 Michelle Sorensen, Spa Director

we’ll help you

UNWIND

CUPPING THERAPY WHAT WAS OLD IS NEW AGAIN

T.J. Fritz, LMT, AP, CPT

History tells us the art of cupping was practiced early on in ancient Egypt. Chinese medicine has skillfully employed cupping for millennia. But twenty years ago few people here in America knew what cupping was. When cupping was offered as part of their massage therapy session people were often skeptical. Add to that the fact that cupping can leave round bruise marks, and most people would respond, “No, thank you!”

Today is a new day. Cupping is cool, it’s trendy, and people know it works! Cupping therapy nowadays is called something like vacuum manual therapy, depending on who you talk to. Whatever you want to call it, cupping or vacuum therapy is popular in spas and therapy clinics across the United States.

Both athletes and non-athletes looking for pain relief are often seen sporting cupping marks as part their successful pain management strategy.

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Dry Cupping Cupping therapy at your local Village Spa location is dry cupping. The two basic types of dry cupping are stationary cupping and gliding cupping. With stationary cupping the cup is placed in position and a vacuum is created inside of the cup, which lifts the skin. The cup is left in place for several minutes. This method can be quite effective at releasing trigger points in muscles. Stationary cupping may or may not require oil or lotion to be used. It is helpful to note that stationary cupping is the cupping method where the round bruising marks are most likely to occur.

However, bruising does not always occur. Stationary cupping can be successful without leaving bruising behind, but the chance of bruising always exists with this therapy. The more strongly the suction is applied and the longer the cups are left in place, the greater the chance of bruising. The bruises are a normal part of this therapy and dissipate after 5 – 7 days.

Gliding Cupping During gliding cupping, which rarely leaves bruising marks, the cups are vacuumed onto the skin just as in stationary cupping. The therapist uses the suctioned

cup to lift and slide along the skin for therapeutic effect. Gliding cupping will often utilize an oil or lotion to help facilitate this movement and help maintain a seal as the cups are moved across the area.

Impressive Results Stationary and gliding methods are often combined, depending on the goal of the massage, condition of the tissue, and training of the therapist. Many therapists will use massage techniques alongside the cupping. Both stationary and gliding methods lift the skin, separate fascia, increase lymph flow, liquefy the body’s extracellular matrix, increase blood flow, and relieve stagnation. Essentially both methods can help decrease soft tissue pain and congestion, relieving both muscular and fascia-related pain.

So why use cupping therapy over regular therapeutic massage? Typical massage therapy uses compressive techniques that press the tissue. And while there are massage techniques that do indeed lift the tissue, cupping is simply better at doing so, making it the best tool for the job. Muscle tissue itself is easily treated with compressive massage. On the other hand, the connective tissue layers called fascia that are pervasive through every layer of muscle, are often not best treated through compression but rather by tensional, pulling forces. We now know that much of what people consider muscle pain is actually pain from sensory nerves embedded in our fascia layers. Cupping makes use of tensional force, which more easily affects the fascia to create space, separate layers, increase fluidity, and decrease pain sensation.

While we have focused mostly on cupping for muscle and fascia pain complaints in this article, cupping can also be effective for scar tissue reduction, draining congested lymph, and surgical preparation. Some therapists will also use cups along meridian lines to balance the body’s energy.

Want to know more? Ask your therapist to add cupping to your next session. You might be impressed with the results.

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Getting back into the swing of things

As the second half of the school year gets underway, the excitement of winter break and the holiday season comes to what feels like an abrupt end.

There seems to be less to look forward to (other than summer break) and the homework, tests, and projects begin to pile up. The thought of sitting at a desk learning about math equations and pronouns for six hours a day, when just last week sleeping in and being with friends was the only thought, seems dreadful. As adults, we get it. We get that it can be challenging to get back into a groove, but we have the tools to figure it out. Getting back into the swing of things is especially hard for kids. Parents and caregivers can play a significant role in assisting their kids to get motivated and stay motivated throughout the school year. But how?

How do we keep our kids driven to finish out the school year strong? How do we continue to inspire them to stay on top of their schoolwork, while also continuing to encourage them to find the time to do the things they love to do?

First, we become advocates for their education. As adults we recognize the endless growth that an education has to offer in every aspect of a child’s life. Second, we get creative in the ways we advocate for them. Below are three ways to help your kids to stay interested, driven, and enthused throughout the rest of the school year.

Kristin Schneider, Gainey Village Youth Services Director

Identify a study spot. Get creative. It doesn’t have to be the kitchen table or the desk in their room. Maybe it’s a room in the house that is labeled “thinking corner” or a table outdoors (when the weather is nice) that is comfortable and conducive to learning. You may need to sit near them to help keep them on track.

Give them the freedom to choose, but then hold them accountable to that spot. If you have work to get done, maybe present it to your kids as family work time.

This may help them feel more included in the family.

Incorporate the “when you” rule. The “when you” rule is one of life’s driving forces for us all. When you go to work, you get a paycheck. When you practice your batting in baseball, you get better at hitting. When you make healthy choices, you feel better. This rule is true for us all, and especially for kids. It may be helpful to start saying things like “when you finish studying those flashcards, you can go to your friend’s house,” or “when you complete your homework, you can play your videogames.” Enforce this rule and stick with it. This will help create structure, set boundaries, and show your kids the value of working hard and making positive choices.

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Keep a relationship that is open, respectful, and positive.

One of the most important parenting tools is your influence.

Kids are extremely impressionable from the moment they are born. Whether you like it or not, they watch your every move – observing, mimicking, processing, and storing all the information that is being presented to them. So it is essential that your kids not only see, but also feel that there are always open and honest lines of communication.

Preaching, threatening, and manipulating will only serve as

disadvantages in your relationship with your child.

They will feel unsupported and will more than likely be afraid to share anything that may be upsetting to you.

Your feelings of anxiety, frustration, and fear are completely normal, but reacting to your kids out of these emotions will not be effective. Remember, it is your obligation as a parent to help your kids learn how to be responsible. Show them you care and that you’ll be by their side every step of the way.

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HEAD IN THE CLOUDS

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From welcome desk to cockpit, Cole Meza is firmly grounded in reality. Cole Meza is a no-nonsense young man who’s living his dream of becoming a pilot.

At 17, he was one of the youngest people to get a pilot’s license after studying at Scottsdale Executive Flight Training, a local flight school that offers comprehensive programs for private and commercial pilots.

the village: When did you start working at the Village? cole meza: I’ve been here since May. My sister, who also works at the Welcome Desk, told me that it was a good place to work.

A Phoenix native who spent the last 10 years in California and Texas, Cole is currently enrolled at Scottsdale Community College and expects to continue his flight training at ASU next year.

What do you like about it? I really like the people I work with. They all have a good sense of humor and are really nice.

We caught up with Cole on the Earth’s surface and talked about his job at the Village and his goal of flying for one of the major airlines.

What hours do you normally work? I generally work Thursday, Friday, and Sunday afternoons until close.

How long does it take to wrap things up at night?

Not too long, maybe about 10 or 20 minutes. We just have to close out the cash register and do a sweep through to make sure all the members are out of the building.

Do you work out at the Village? Yeah, I lift weights a couple of times a week. I’m pretty new to working out, so it’s a nice benefit of working here.

To calm my friends’ nerves, I keep talking to them and explain everything that’s going on.

Plus, I’m very careful not to make

any sudden movements. ­­­— Cole Meza

What made you want to become a pilot? I’ve always wanted to be around airplanes. I thought about becoming an engineer, but I didn’t really like it, so I decided to try flying. My grandfather was in the Air Force, and I thought that was pretty cool.

So you just showed up one day at a flight school?

Yeah, they were pretty shocked when I walked in as a teenager. Most people start training in their mid-twenties. All my instructors say they wish they had started at my age.

What kind of planes can you fly? I fly a Cessna 172. I have about 105 hours of flying time already.

Where do you go when you fly? It depends. I really like taking people up to Prescott or Sedona. We fly out, spend some time in town, and then fly back. It’s really beautiful to see the state from so high up.

So your folks are okay with all this? Yeah, they’re really proud of me and have gone up with me a couple of times.

Is it hard to convince your friends to go up with you?

Sometimes, and even the ones who do it are always really nervous.

But then they feel really great after they’ve done it. They kind of can’t believe it.

How do you help ease their nerves when they’re in the plane with you? I keep talking to them, and explain everything that’s going on. Plus, I’m very careful not to make any sudden movements.

How long will it take to get your commercial license? I have to log at least 1,500 hours. I’m hoping to continue my training at ASU next year, and they have a twoyear program.

Do you know what airline you want to work for? Right now I’m thinking Delta. They have the highest pay for first-year pilots.

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YOGA

IS FOR EVERY BODY

Like all the Village locations, Camelback offers the programs and personalities you need to stay focused and flexible.

Now that the Camelback Village has its new, state-of-theart Hot Yoga Studio, the club offers a complete yoga program for members of all ages, body types, abilities, and fitness goals.

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“Yoga is inclusive,” says instructor Shelli Overton, who teaches exclusively at Village clubs and has been part of our community for seven years. “Yoga is a practice that can be measured in decades, and there’s always somewhere to go.”

For people new to yoga, Shelli recommends starting with Gentle, Yin, or Restorative yoga. Instructor Kandi Neal, who’s been teaching at the Village for four years, believes that it’s important to find an instructor who makes yoga fun and non-intimidating. “I want everyone to have a good time in my class, and I approach my practice with a sense of humor,” she says. “We’re adults making shapes, and we don’t have to be that serious about it.”

Beri Golding, another instructor who’s been teaching at The Village since 2007, adds that we all grew up doing yoga.

“Tummy time is the think pose. Downward dog is a baby’s progression to walking. There’s something very familiar about yoga that can resonate with adults if we’re open to it.”

All these Village yoga instructors agree that the best class is the one that fits your personality, and that people should try different types of classes without getting attached to what they’re called. Beri summed it all up by saying, “No matter how advanced anyone is, we all start with the ground and work our way up.”

With about 80 weekly classes—including Gentle Yoga, Yoga Flow, Power Flow, Restorative and Stretch classes, and Myofascial Release classes—plus special workshops like one coming up in January on Yoga Adjustments, there’s definitely a yoga option for every body at the Camelback Village.

A PASSION for PRACTICE All Village yoga instructors are certified professionals who willingly share their knowledge with the entire Village community.

Shelli Overton

CAMELBACK VILLAGE YOGA

• Specialties: Aromatherapy, Gentle Yoga, Warm Flow Yoga, Village Hot Sequence

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• Fun Fact: Shelli started practicing yoga at age six

HOT STUDIO WITH HEAT AND HUMIDITY

Village Hot Sequence

Heated Flow Heat up to 98˚ / Humidity 30%

Heat up to 105˚ / Humidity 50%

MIND/BODY STUDIO

Warm Flow Heat up to 90˚ / Low Humidity

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Kandi Neal • Specialties: All flow types, instructor workshops • Fun Fact: Kandi was intimidated when she learned yoga, but stuck with it • Hot Tip: It’s great to be flexible with your body, but better to be flexible with your mind.

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• Hot Tip: Instructors should guide students with cues that make them feel safe

• Specialties: Foot and myofascial release flow, yoga adjustments, Thai massage • Fun Fact: Beri loves to dance • Hot Tip: Tell your instructor if you have any injuries or concerns

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Kristin and Ryan Hartman moved to Scottsdale from the East Valley when their third child was still a baby. While the couple has always been active and belonged to a small boutique gym when they started having kids, the activities and services at Gainey Village really blew them away when they brought their brood to their new neighborhood.

“The Village has literally become our second home,” Kristin says gratefully. “We love how relationship-driven the club is. It’s a place where we always run into people we know and where the kids can have a great time experiencing new things.”

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Kristin says that the youngest Hartman, now four, pretty much grew up in the Tot Stop, and that her older children were also regular Kids’ Club participants. “It feels great being able to leave my kids in childcare, in a class, or with a coach, knowing that they’re safe and having a great time. It makes it so much easier for me to do something for myself, like work out or go to the Spa.” The Village, which is next to Ryan’s office, five minutes from the kids’ school, and ten minutes from home, has become a central hub for the Hartman family. They all go to the club several days a week, they’ve all made great friends there, and several Village employees have become go-to babysitters at the Hartman residence.

We talked with Kristin about how her family has integrated the Village into their busy, health-conscious lives. the village: How did the Village change your life for the

better? kristin hartman: For years, I was so focused on the kids that I lost sight of what I needed to do to take care of myself. All my kids are two years apart, so by the time I had my third I had a lot to juggle. It was difficult to balance everything, but when we found the Village it was a lifesaver.

I had a place where I could leave one, two, or all three kids and not worry about them for a couple of hours. I still do a lot of juggling and driving around, but the Village gives me a way to devote time to my own self-care and relieve a lot of stress.

What do you do at the Village? I used to be a Zumba teacher, and now I take Zumba classes from some really great instructors. I love so many of the group classes and I try to mix in a little of everything, from cardio and meditation to Muscle and Yoga. The variety of offerings is really mind blowing. I had never taken Aerial Yoga before, and now I get to do that at the Village. It’s so much fun to stretch and hang upside down.

How does your husband take advantage of the club?

Ryan and I take a Wednesday yoga class together, and sometimes I bring him to a group class like Muscle, or even Barre. His first love, however, is basketball.

That’s his favorite cardio workout, and he plays in a league during lunch on Mondays and Fridays. It’s a little bit harder for him to stick to a schedule because of his work.

What does he do? He runs a commercial real estate company called Avenue North, that specializes in multifamily communities. He started it in 2011 when real estate was at its lowest, and since then he’s developed lots of properties in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Las Vegas, Denver, and other cities.

How did you and Ryan meet? We met during our freshman year at UA—we’ve been together 21 years! He was into engineering and I majored in marketing. We moved to Los Angeles for his first job with an oil refinery, and we both got our MBAs out there. We moved to Arizona in 2006.

Were you athletic in college? I was a cheerleader all four years of college. In 2001 I traveled to the Final Four with the men’s basketball team, where they played Duke in the championship. Fitness and training were a huge part of my college years and helped pave the way to where I am today.

The Hartman Family finds fitness, fun, and friendship at Gainey Village.

What sort of activities do you do outside the Village? We’re very outdoorsy, so we do a lot of hiking and mountain biking. We have two Labs, so we’re always taking them for walks, and we love family bike rides through our neighborhood. We also go skiing once a year.

Sounds like all your kids are really active, too? They’ve gained so much discipline and confidence at the Village, particularly from being part of the Village Vipers swim team.

I grew up as a swimmer and I’m so glad that all my kids enjoy it, too. They also like to try other things. Right now my oldest daughter loves golf, my son likes soccer, and my youngest daughter—our firecracker—likes jazz dancing and tumbling.

Your kids must love the Village! They really do. They’ve met so many great friends here, and they love the social events. We always go to the Halloween party, Easter, and the Backto-School party.

Sounds like the perfect childhood… We hope we’re doing the right thing by our kids by setting a healthy example and exposing them to new experiences. We try to take them someplace new every summer, and this year we’re going to Japan, which is where my family is from. I can’t wait to show them sumo wrestling, how to have sushi the right way, and really immerse them in the culture.

With all the running around and physical activity, are you able to maintain a healthy diet? I decided to change my diet when I turned 40 a few months ago. I started by doing a two-week cleanse with no carbs, no sugar, and no alcohol, and honestly I have never felt better. A friend of mine gave me some guidelines and taught me how to buy groceries.

What kind of diet is it? It’s more of a keto-driven diet, but it’s not really strict. But the focus is on proteins, healthy fats, and fruits and vegetables.

Is everyone in the family on the diet? They are! The kids love the meals I’ve been making for them and they feel more energized during school and all their activities. Ryan jumped on board, too, but he’s a big guy and had a difficult time eating more often in the beginning. So now he brings healthy snacks to work with him, to get through the day.

You’re like the Village’s best PR person. I really love the Village so much, and I know of at least eight families who put their kids in the swim program because of me. I want everyone to feel the sense of community that that this club provides.

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Do you have any advice for parents with young children on how to get more active? A lot of my friends say they can’t make the time to get to the gym because they’re just slammed with other commitments. What’s so nice about the Village is that it takes away all your excuses. It’s so easy to come here, get the kids situated, and choose something you really like to do from the wide range of options.

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Party Like It’s 1999 Casino Night

Gainey Village turned 20 and the “Party Like It’s 1999” Casino Night was a huge celebration! Special appearances by Justin Timberlake and Prince got members dancing, having fun with the photo booth, and gambling for great raffle prizes!

Personal Training Client Appreciation Happy Hour at the Ivy O •

The personal trainers and Pilates instructors held a fun get-together at the Ivy Mediterranean Lounge in Chandler to thank all their clients and the members that make it fun to come to work and train them.

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Women’s Connection Group

The DC Ranch Women's Connection Group had fun this past Fall. They checked out all the services US Cryotherapy has to offer. They also were guided through a painting event while enjoying wine and snacks. Join them each month for a new adventure allowing the women to connect with one another.

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Brazil Night Club Party

A night that featured the party-loving culture of Brazil.

Members enjoyed a variety of entertainment, featuring DJ Miguel and the live brazilian sounds of bossa nova and Brazilian Batucada drummers, and the vibrant dancing styles of samba, afro, frevo, and coco, as well as the excitement of capoeira. Authentic custom Brazilian food was created by The Living Room Wine Café.

Goblins, Ghosts, and Gambling Casino Night C •

Howard and Lisa Sukenic won the RYDER cruiser bike just

by RSVPing! Camelback members gambled while DJ Mikey played spooky tunes to help get everyone in the spirit.

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Fang-tastic Fright Night

The annual Halloween Party was fang-tastic!

Members dressed up in all sorts of costumes and had a great time mingling and dancing the night away.

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Yappy Hour

Furry friends dressed up to raise money for Foothills Animal Rescue while their owners socialized with snacks and drinks.

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Dominick’s Happy Hour

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Members enjoyed a private happy hour on the rooftop at Dominick’s Steakhouse.

DC Ranch's Jack-o-Lantern Jamboree event was filled with a mini pumpkin patch, face painting, and games galore!

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members enjoyed some small bites and a fun take-home craft!

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