Reflections: December 2012

reflections Bellevue Club

your community magazine.

Helping Hands

Meet six members who selflessly give their time to make our community stronger December 2012

First Night

Step into this year’s Winter Carnival for a family-friendly New Year’s Eve party

Mementos

Look through photos from popular events and holiday fun around the Club

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First Night The end of the year holds a lot to celebrate, so do it at this year’s familyfriendly Winter Carnival.

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Helping Hands No task is too small to make a difference, and these members are giving their time and hearts to worthy causes.

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Mementos So much fun, and so many photos!

Take a peek at our photo reviews to find familiar faces.

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Christmas To-Go All the trimmings and delights of a hearty meal are yours to pick up.

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Wrap it Up Put a little creativity into this year’s gifts—and their wrapping.

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Lasting Holiday Memories Festive favorites are back for another round of edible houses and Santa visits.

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Culture Shock The PNB’s dreamlike performance of “The Nutcracker” is all a flutter beginning Dec. 7.

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Employee Spotlight Meet Digital Media Specialist Chelsea Nelson—the woman behind the computer.

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Food Fast Follow these tips during holiday travel to make sure your snacking stays under control when you’re under stress.

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Upfront

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Body | Mind

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Calendar

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Living Well

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Mingle

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Classes & Events

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Classifieds

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Uncorked

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Editor’s Picks

Cover: The most-wonderful time of year is also the prettiest.

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ecember affords an opportunity to reflect on the achievements and challenges of the past year and look to the new one about to begin. At your Club, we engage in a continuous cycle of listening, planning, implementing, reviewing and adjusting. This cycle is extensive, and affects both our formal decision-making processes, such as our annual business planning effort or our infrastructure and facilities improvement investments, and our more spontaneous changes—such as the decision to stage a themed member event or offer a new class in Athletics.

We constantly listen to feedback— from our employees, and from you, our members and guests—our most important source of guidance. However, we also benchmark lifestyle and industry trends to search for new programming ideas for all areas of the Club. We regularly shop our competitors locally and nationally because we know their best ideas might also work here. We try to anticipate your evolving lifestyle and needs, and incorporate necessary adjustments into our short- and long-range planning.

Our planning begins formally each summer/fall with the preparation of our Annual Business Plan for the following fiscal year—a disciplined process, which kicks off with scrupulous reflection.

This includes a direct and honest review of what has worked well in the last 12 months, and what did not go as well. We ask questions of ourselves, such as, “What should we do more of?” and “What should we avoid?” for the coming fiscal period. Our answers to these questions are fully informed by the feedback just

described. Every new initiative introduced at the Club is thoughtfully filtered through this collaborative and supportive process and prioritized to enable us to enhance, improve and add value to your experience throughout the year.

So as 2012 draws to a close, I just want to say thank you!

Thanks for sharing your ideas, your preferences and your concerns. Thanks for your emails, for your phone calls and for completing your Direct Connection form. Thank you for stopping by my office or connecting with me in the hallways around the Club. I love hearing your opinions about anything and everything we are doing at the Bellevue Club, and I am grateful for your thoughtful consideration. You are helping us in our relentless quest to continuously improve your Club, and I sincerely appreciate that support.

Perspectives: Yours, mine and ours (blog posts from around your Club).

I have recently started posting entries on the Club blog, Connections. My posts are typically brief and focused on the many fascinating and compelling people and happenings I come across in my dayto-day meanderings around the Club.

Please join me and read along! Posts can be found at www.bellevueclub.com/blog.

Hope to see you at the Club,

brian flaherty General Manager

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Inflatable Obstacle Course December Birthday Month in Polaris Grill Begins Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill 2

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Water Runner

Adv. Body Barre Ladies’ Tennis Night

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Water Runner

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Adv. Body Barre Gingerbread House Decorating Ladies’ Tennis Night

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Booty Barre Experience Workshop

Restorative Yoga

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Winter Retreats Talk

Enlightenment Now Workshop

Ski Conditioning

Restorative Yoga

Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill

Men’s Tennis Night

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Adv. Body Barre

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Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill

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Christmas To-Go Pickup

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Christmas

Lego Camp

No GPX Classes

All Sports Camp

School Break Camps Begin

Holiday Tasting Menu in Polaris Grill

Lifeguard Training Course 2 Begins

Family Friendly New Year's Eve

Christmas To-Go Pickup

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Sweets Society Dessert Club Meeting

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Family Gym Night Mixed Doubles Night

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Ski Conditioning

Children's Holiday Party Inflatable Obstacle Course Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill

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Oyster Fest

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Family Float-In Movie Night

Free Member Ice Skating

Mixed Doubles Night

Inflatable Obstacle Course Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill

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Ski Conditioning Christmas To-Go Order Deadline

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Kids’ Night Out: Winter Wonderland Mixed Doubles Night

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Family Gym Night

Inflatable Obstacle Course

Lego Camp

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All Sports Camp

All Sports Camp

Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill

Mixed Doubles Night

For more information about programs listed on the calendar, please visit https://members.bellevueclub.com.

Around Town

events in and around bellevue

children's holiday party

Saturday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-noon, $15, BC

There will be treats, entertainment and activities, and a very special guest will arrive august at 11, 2012 so dress the kids in their best.

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gingerbread house decorating party

Dec. 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m. & Dec. 10, 6-8 p.m., $42/gingerbread house, BC

We'll provide the details. All you need is a little creative imagination.

Family friendly new year's eve party

Dec. 31, 6-9:30 p.m.,$45/adult, $22/child, BC

Celebrate the last hours of 2012 in a winter carnival—complete with games, food, prizes and a DJ!

The world’s within walking distance at Pacific Regent Bellevue. an evening of laughter at parlor live comedy club at lincoln center

conversational french class at telos

take in a health talk at overlake hospital

stop by the bravern for neiman marcus retail therapy

walk the dog at ashwood park

walk across the street for book signing at king county library

sample a different happy hour every night

chauffeured night out at the seattle symphony

summer jazz at the meydenbauer center

fashion show at belle square

watch the blue angels fly by from your balcony

indulge in walk to top pot doughnuts

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Festivities will begin at 6 p.m., Monday, Dec. 31, and there will be plenty of dancing (DJ included), games and food, with a dinner buffet filled with everything you’ll need to make it into 2013. Of course, there will be a photo booth to document your last hours in 2012, and adults can indulge in a cash bar.

But because this is a carnival, a certain The scene at last year’s NYE party. … spirit will infuse the evening. Entertainers will enchant when you step into First Night the carnival, including a fire eater and a The annual BC family-friendly juggler!

Guests are encouraged to dress New Year’s is back. for the theme—with masks, feather boas, Come celebrate the end of another sequins or anything else that embodies year at the Bellevue Club, with this year’s the spirit. family-friendly New Year’s Eve party:

Banking on Your Terms

We’ll have a fabulous DJ all night to spin the hits while you dance 2012 away.

But the night will culminate with live coverage from New York City’s famous Times Square ball drop.

Since 1907, this icon has been the symbol of the New Year; granted, it’s undergone many design changes. Although the late Dick Clark is no longer around to count us down, Hollywood’s hardestworking man, Ryan Seacrest, will manage until the final seconds of 2012.

We may not be able to guarantee what 2013 will bring, but we can promise that the last night of 2012 will be filled with fun.

Buy your tickets to the madness in advance because it’s sure to sell out early.

Admission to the carnival is $45 for adults, $22 for kids 3-12 and free for anyone 2 and younger. The fun goes from 6-9:30 p.m., concluding with the New York ball drop in real (East Coast) time.

Contact Membership Director Kaarin Keil at kaarink@bellevueclub.com to join the party.

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Christmas To-Go

All of the taste with none of the hassle! Choose from one of the packages below, and personalize with extras, to spend more time with family and less

time in the kitchen during the holiday.

To order, call 425.688.3382 or visit bellevueclub.com/christmastogo. Orders must be received by Thursday, Dec. 20 at 3 p.m.

Pick up will either be on Christmas Eve, from noon-2 p.m., or Christmas Day, from noon-2 p.m.

• Au gratin potatoes • Mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar and pecans • Green beans with smoked bacon and caramelized onions • One dozen rolls with butter • One dessert (choice of apple cranberry crisp or pecan pie)

Package No. 1 Serves 12-14 people • Slow-roasted Carlton Farms natural pit ham • Pineapple brown sugar chutney • Au gratin potatoes • Mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar and pecans • Green beans with smoked bacon and caramelized onions • Two dozen rolls with butter • Two desserts (any combination of apple cranberry crisp and pecan pie)

Package No. 3 Serves 12-14 people • Rosemary-rubbed, slow-roasted prime rib • Au jus gravy • Creamed horseradish • Mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar and pecans • Yukon gold mashed potatoes • Green beans with smoked bacon and caramelized onions • Two dozen rolls with butter • Two desserts (any combination of apple cranberry crisp and pecan pie)

Package No. 2 Serves 6-8 people • Slow-roasted Carlton Farms natural pit ham • Pineapple brown sugar chutney

Package No. 4 Serves 6-8 people • Rosemary-rubbed, slow-roasted prime rib • Au jus gravy • Creamed horseradish • Mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar and pecans • Yukon gold mashed potatoes • Green beans with smoked bacon and caramelized onions • One dozen rolls with butter • One dessert (choice of apple cranberry crisp or pecan pie) Extras (can add on to any order and will also be available to purchase at Luna on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) • Whole ham • Half ham • Whole prime rib • Half prime rib • Pineapple brown sugar chutney • Au gratin potatoes • Yukon gold mashed potatoes • Green beans with smoked bacon and caramelized onions • Mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar and pecans • Au jus gravy • Creamed horseradish • Apple cranberry crisp • Pecan pie Important: If you need to change or cancel your order, call Kate Avery at 425.688.3382. The last day to change or cancel is Thursday, Dec. 20 by 3 p.m.

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Getting There

The lines are long, and everywhere you look there’s a crowd.

Air travel during the holidays is no gift. Things can be made especially difficult if you try to pack your bag full of presents and other goodies. To get through lines quickly, and avoid a spiced eggnog-like headache, heed the TSA guidelines below.

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• Do not travel with wrapped presents.

Agents will only have to tear off that beautiful wrapping paper to inspect the items hiding underneath. Instead, pack wrapping paper with you or get some at your destination.

• No snow globes allowed.

• No hot sauces or gels, so homemade jam or cranberry sauce will have to stay behind.

• 3-1-1 will apply, however, if you’d like to bring small servings. They must be in three-ounces or smaller containers and all be able to fit in a one-quart, zip-top bag.

• Pies and cakes are permitted, but they will require further inspection, so allow for extra time.

So, if you won’t have time to wrap gifts once you make it where you need to be, and you can’t take them on the plane, make sure to ship them early.

Another way to save time is by checking in for your flight before you arrive.

Most airlines will let you do so 24 hours in advance, and even if you still have to check a bag, checking in is one less thing the clerk will have to do.

Ultimately, though, pack a few things to keep you busy. Load up your phone with games and your Kindle with books.

As long as you have your charger on hand (and not packed) you can be entertained for as long as the line takes. Sometimes you can’t prevent delays, but that doesn’t mean you can’t prepare for them.

Safety First!

Drop Off Procedure for Children Please drop off children on the sidewalk side of the Club driveway so they don’t have to cross traffic lanes near the Club entrances. This enables safer kids and fewer delays.

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Wrap it Up

What to Give

By Allyson Marrs Some of the best gifts to give are those meant especially for one person—the ones not available in bulk from every major chain. But coming up with an idea and successfully executing it can be challenging. We have some ideas to get you started, and, we hope, inspire your own creativity.

Map Frames: Simple wood frames, mod podge and map-printed paper are all you need. This is a great gift for the person who travels and has the photo evidence to prove it. Simply cut the paper into more manageable pieces and adhere it to the frame using the mod podge. Make it special by choosing maps of the area you know your friend visited.

Mason Jar Sewing Kit: Grab a sewing kit from the dollar store and create a personalized kit-with-pincushion. You’ll need a mason jar, fabric, stuffing and glue gun. Cut out a fabric round that’s oneinch wider than your mason jar lid, then glue the fabric down, leaving ¼ of the lid open to put in your stuffing. Push the stuffing in through the gap to make the cushion, then glue the rest of the fabric to complete the circle. Glue and screw on the outer-lid piece to complete the pincushion. Fill the jar with the sewing kit pieces—now you have your essentials and a pincushion all in one!

Patchwork Quilt: Grab some old concert T-shirts, sorority/fraternity letters or road trip shirts, cut up even squares and sew together. This is a fantastic, sentimental gift for men or women.

Tile Coasters: Plain white tiles are found at any home store; scrapbook paper, felt pads and acrylic spray are at any craft store. After cleaning the surface, apply a coat of mod podge and press your paper to the tile, smoothing out bubbles.

After 15 minutes, apply another two to three coats. An hour later, spray on the acrylic (two light coats). When they’re dry, press felt pads to the corners, and you’re done!

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Mason Jar Vases: Mason jars, paint and an endless supply of creativity are your tools for these gifts. Use floral or sea creature stencils for a bathroom accent,

a sponge for a textured look, tape and complementary colors for fun centerpieces or ribbon for a pretty, minimalist touch.

Making the gift is just part of the process, though, and presentation can really make a present extra special. So after you decide what to make your loved ones, here’s how to give it.

How to Give Wrap with the Present: Use the gift as part of the wrapping. For example, stuff an oven mit full of kitchen utensils, or wrap a baby toy in a baby blanket. Not only does the gift stand out from others, but it’s a nice preview to what may be hiding inside.

Wrap with a Theme: If you’re having a big family celebration, it’s fun to wrap all of your gifts in the same paper with subtle differences—ribbon color, card designs or stuck-on charms. This way, people will know by sight, and not tag, the gift is from you.

Wrap Simplistically: If you don’t want your wrapping to overshadow the gift, go with something simple like brown paper. You can even reuse old shopping bags by turning them inside out, adding a pretty ribbon or doily to make it look nicer.

Wrap Unconventionally: We all have that uncle who uses the Sunday funnies to wrap our gifts, but he has the right idea. For the book nerd in your family, use pages of thrift store reads. Or, wrap with fabric, embellish wine bottles with miniature Santa hats or paint monster faces on the kids’ gifts. You get the idea.

Remember, the details can be the design. A little bit of your personality can go far, and make a special day even more so.

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Above, perfecting a masterpiece at last year’s Gingerbread House Decorating Party. At right, Santa Claus heard the wish of one of our junior members at the Children’s Holiday Party in 2011.

Lasting Holiday Memories The kids’ favorites are back for another year of holiday cheer. December is always a special month, especially for the little ones with pink cheeks and eyes filled with wonder. Everything in front of them seems to possess a sense of magic, and they get to make some too.

During the Club’s annual Gingerbread House Decorating Party and the Children’s Holiday Party, kids have the chance to imagine, create and partake in a lot of fun along the way. Between oodles

of candy and a special man in a red suit, these are the times that will be hard to forget.

Gingerbread House Decorating Party Thursday, Dec. 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Kids’ Camp Room Monday, Dec. 10, 6-8 p.m., Ballroom $42/gingerbread house We’ll provide everything you need, as long as you and your kids bring the creativity. With green frosting yards, candy cane lanes and Spree window accents, your designs will be absolutely delicious.

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Staff will assemble the houses before you arrive, and the kitchen will make enough sweet frosting to feed more than eight hungry reindeer. There’s no shopping, and best of all, no mess for you.

Each year, the kids have a great time making their gingerbread houses homes.

We recommend parental assistance for kids younger than eight, but know parents will have just as much fun assembling a NECCO roof as they did when they were little.

Children’s Holiday Party Saturday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-noon, Ballroom $15/child He’s in town, and we’ll have him for a whole hour. Santa Claus will be available for photos during the last hour of this family party. Kids dress in their best to meet the man who seems to hold most of the magic of the season, and while we’ll have a photographer on hand to snap photos, parents can also bring cameras to capture the moment.

There will also be plenty of games and crafts leading up to the guest of honor’s appearance, including live entertainment.

We’ll be serving favorites, such as hot cocoa and apple cider, and yes, lots of treats.

Register for both of these events on the Members Only site, at the Athletic Services Desk or by calling 688.3177.

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With an endless supply of return shots and icewater in his veins, this frustrating tennis afficionado is always content to wait until you make the first mistake. And you will make a mistake.

When not winning break points, this member prefers sound mortgage advice and low-risk real estate investments.

Talk to Troy.

Contact Troy Chambers today for a smarter mortgage experience.

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Fall Basketball Final

The fall Members-Only Draft League Basketball Championship is coming up on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m. Stop by the gym to see who takes it all.

Hungry Bears

Bellevue Club USTA 3.0 Women’s team took second at USTA Nationals, held in Arizona during October, and finished their season with a 20-1 record.

Greener Fields Together

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The Dance of Dreams

By Allyson Marrs It begins with a dream.

But soon, Clara is confronted with a reality that becomes reminiscent of the things she sees during slumber. Not long after, the dreams become nightmares.

“The Nutcracker” has become a holiday staple with its chilling Christmas Eve tale, and no one tells the story quite like Seattle’s Pacific Northwest Ballet. Running from Dec. 7-29, the ballet favorite enchants with big, moving sets, a snowfall and more than 200 dancers during its 29th season.

With the many roles, from Chinese dancers to snowflakes, many of which call for children, dancers really grow up with PNB and “The Nutcracker.” There are 86 tiny dancers—rotating casts of PNB School students who perform each year.

So with each new season, the younger students grow into new roles, until eventually vying for the principal parts.

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Relations Manager, Gary Tucker. These professional dancers only begin rehearsals three weeks before curtain, although student dancers have two months of rehearsals. But the choreography is what Gary says makes PNB’s version of this icon stand out from the rest.

“The Nutcracker” tells the story of a young girl named Clara who lives in Nuremburg, Germany. She falls asleep one night, dreaming of a wicked Mouse King, a beautiful young woman and a Nutcracker who defends the young woman’s life.

On Christmas Eve, her dreams begin to seep into her reality as her godfather presents toys to her and her siblings: a Mouse King doll, two life-sized dancer dolls and a wooden nutcracker.

As Clara stumbles downstairs later that night, she trips over a mouse, and soon, she finds everything in the room growing to terrifying and ominous proportions—becoming a living nightmare.

The King of Mice comes alive, as does the Nutcracker, and just as it’s about to face defeat, Clara saves the Nutcracker.

It turns into a handsome prince and she becomes the beautiful young woman from her dreams.

Many more fantastic characters are introduced as she’s transported into a magical land, but eventually, it all must end. Clara is back in her own bed, left to decide where dreams and reality touch.

The set designs are courtesy of the late Maurice Sendak, best known for “Where the Wild Things Are.” But Gary’s favorite piece is the enormous Christmas tree. “I like to tell people to applaud loudly when the tree grows onstage!” he said.

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, performed by the PNB orchestra, accompanies the whimsical story about the fine line of childhood and adulthood.

PNB has more than 100 performances each year, with a company of 50 dancers. Dancers come from all over the world, although the ballet hall has become a staple since its 1972 inception.

Gary recommends that guests bring their cameras; although photography isn’t allowed during the show, the McCaw Hall lobby will have sets and characters from “The Nutcracker,” perfect for families.

“The Nutcracker” is an annual tradition, and with its brilliant, over-the-top set designs and costumes, it’ll have the audience questioning their own reality.

For tickets, visit www.pnb.org.

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Gifting Wine

If there are a lot of people on your gift list this holiday season, a great way to treat all your friends is by buying a round.

Various bottles of wine can be matched not only to food, but to your friends’ personalities as well. For those friends you know really well, you can also take pairing into consideration by choosing a bottle that you know will pair well with whatever type of meal they eat most often.

There are also many ways to play up these choices, whether that includes creative gift-wrapping or including a nice cheese or chocolate—the decision is up to you.

But if you’re simply attending a holiday party and bringing wine as a gesture,

more of a distant acquaintance or a friend of a friend, don’t spend the time—partly because you don’t know if they’ll drink the wine, and also because you don’t know their taste preferences.

The question: Should I open the wine?

what kind of protocol is expected? You may wonder if it’s appropriate to open it yourself, or to expect to drink it that night. It’s an uncomplicated, kind gesture, until it becomes a little less straightforward.

The question: How good a bottle should I bring?

Answer: This depends entirely on how well you know the host, and, of course, your budget. If the host is a dear friend, bring something nicer, but if the host is

Answer: If you’re gifting the wine, then you should leave the decision of opening the wine up to the host. However, if it’s more of a BYOB situation, then open away! For the former, you can nudge in subtle ways if you were really hoping you could indulge in the drink too. For example, present the bottle with specific details about why you chose it, what type of food it’s supposed to be great with, etc. You can also put it on ice or bring the appropriate wine glasses. It’s all about presentation.

The question: Can I bring Champagne?

Answer: Definitely. Some people may even be more comfortable making this their go-to for hosts instead of a bottle of wine because there are fewer factors involved with choosing. Your selection will start with going back to question one, but after that, bring something you’ve tried and loved, or something well known like Dom Pérignon. Champagne instantly has more of a celebration quality associated with it, so it’s appropriate in most settings.

The question: If the host doesn’t open the wine that night, should I take it as a sign that they’re not interested in the bottle?

Answer: Not at all. Especially in a dinner-party situation, the host has most likely already made decisions about which wine to serve based on the menu.

Your wine may not fit with this selection, or there just might not be room. The best thing to remember is that you brought a gift; so do not place any pressure on the host to use it at that moment.

Ultimately, you’re doing a nice thing for a person who has chosen to let you into his or her home. Each situation is a bit different, but if etiquette gets forgotten or flubbed, at least at the end of the night there’s a bottle of wine.

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Members: Therese Andersen and Kim Stone Cause: Baby Basics of Bellevue

5 Reflections

Therese (below, left) Favorite Activity at the Club: Going to Splash!

First Job: Wendy’s—working the salad bar.

Personal Quirk: My family says I photograph everything.

Best Part of Your Day: When kids go to school, my husband goes to work and I can do what I want to do.

One Word to Describe You: Organized Kim (below, right) Favorite Activity at the Club: On rainy days, I enjoy using the treadmill up in the new wing.

First Job: Cashiering at Herfy’s in West Seattle.

Personal Quirk: I found that making lists helps me to stay on task and to be more efficient, even though it drives my family crazy at times.

Best Part of Your Day: That golden hour in the evening when my family is home and we are all just relaxing together.

One Word to Describe You: Multifaceted

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ince its founding in southern New Jersey in 1992, the Baby Basics (babybasicsnational.org) charity has donated more than 3 million diapers

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nationwide. The Bellevue branch, however, is still in its own diapers. Therese carried her work with the organization over from Michigan seven months ago.

“I was on the board of an affiliate group in Michigan and told a friend of mine several times about it and how it was such a great cause,” Therese said.

“One day she said to me, ‘Are you ever going to start one here?’ So, I quit talking about it and got the ball rolling.”

The mission is simple: provide diapers to working, poor families, and offer a support network to help them cope with life’s challenges.

While Therese worked on the board in Michigan, she coordinated volunteers and organized socials for the families. “As a mother of three, I knew how difficult taking care of a newborn was, and I saw how meaningful the program was to these families,” she said. She saw the need for the program in Bellevue, and with the help of Kim, another affiliate was born.

Now, the ladies are busy finding families and donations. Gathering supplies is not as simple as it may sound. The women are always busy finding referral agencies to bring new families on board, and recruiting and coordinating volunteers to help with the acquisition and distribution of supplies.

“We are fortunate to be part of such a giving community. I am constantly surprised at the generosity of the families in this area,” Therese said.

Every penny donated goes directly to covering baby bottoms. “This is possible because of a community of volunteers and sponsors who graciously share their resources, time and talents,” Kim said.

Both Kim and Therese dedicate their time as volunteers full-time, balancing this with being moms. “Both my husband and I have seen how our volunteer work has helped to shape our kids and us,” Kim said. “Our sons are both compassionate and giving individuals. I hope my kids will become responsible and giving adults who will engage with their community in meaningful ways.”

“My family?” Therese said. “They drive me nuts, but they keep me going, make me laugh and challenge me every day to become a better person.”

But now the continuing challenge is to help other growing families with basic needs.

“There are a lot of babies needing diapers, and there are many ways to help,” Therese said. Baby Basics is “helping some of the most vulnerable members of our community.”

Get Involved: Email babybasicsbellevue @live.com or call 425.454.3084 x3205.

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Member: Kay Bowman Cause: Overlake Hospital Medical Center Bandage Ball

5 Reflections

Favorite Activity at the Club: Swimming First Job: Retail sales Personal Quirk: Waking up before my alarm goes off.

Best Part of Your Day: Dawn—I love the stillness.

One Word to Describe You: Joyful

bit of fun can do a whole lot of good.

As co-chairperson for Overlake Hospital Medical Center’s Bandage Ball, Kay was involved with the 2012 event from the beginning. It’s a night of generous support from the community to help the self-supporting medical facility keep doing what it does best: heal.

The money raised during the Ball supports the hospital’s annual Fund in Need. During 2012, that included the development of the new NICU. “Overlake has more than met the needs of my family and friends,” Kay said of her reasons for getting involved. “The community within Overlake is very special.”

Once Kay learned that Overlake depends on donors and receives no tax or state support, she wanted to join the legions of members giving their time to the center. It wasn’t long after joining the Bandage Ball Committee that she was asked to co-chair, where she increased attendance numbers and was flooded with support.

“It was a pleasure to be in the company of so many women who were eager to join forces. My role as co-chair was one of ease and effort,” Kay said. Part of her responsibilities during last year’s event included facilitating and hosting meetings, and organizing outreach efforts.

With the auction, volunteers needed to procure the items by meeting with community members directly.

“The NICU needed to be built, and I was confident our community would support the needs of our youngest, most vulnerable patients: our babies.”

Between the marketing theme, the room layout, colors, decorations, guest list and menu, details created the event. After all of this, Kay was able to present with Overlake’s President and CEO, Craig Hendrickson and share the room with more than 700 guests.

“Members need to know that Overlake Hospital and the community will benefit greatly with their involvement—at any level,” Kay said.

When Kay’s not giving her time to Overlake, she and her husband are working with their interior design consulting company, Bowman Designs. They have two teenage sons, who, Kay said, support her volunteering passion, specifically with Overlake.

“Volunteering has enormous impact on how our medical community serves the Eastside,” she said. “We need each other.”

Get Involved: Visit overlakehospital.org.

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eens working with animals to better their relationships with people— this is part of Hooves with Heart’s overall focus. This nonprofit in Bothell is designed to use experiential learning to strengthen life skills for the youth in the Puget Sound who need it most.

The organization works with ages 6 to 21 and helps build basic life skills, increase self-esteem, cope with learning differences and seek assistance to help strengthen teamwork. “Hooves with Heart was born out of my recognition that teens are struggling with developing basic life skills such as communication, respect, responsibility, sense of purpose, value and compassion,” Libby said.

Libby launched the pilot program in 2011, and since then, it’s continued to grow; they’ve added more animals to the farm (chickens, and, coming soon, goats) and a garden. “Authentic connections to people and animals are being abandoned,” Libby said, which is why she feels it’s so important for youth to forge lasting and meaningful ones on the farm.

“Many youth who are participating in our programming have come from, or are facing, challenging life circumstances.”

Some of these challenges include drug and alcohol addiction, mental health issues and criminal records.

With the help of author Leif Hallberg, who penned “Walking the Way of the Horse,” the farm transitioned from a foundation model to a full-scale experiential learning organization in the winter of 2011. “This diverse environment provides an opportunity for youth to practice and hone the important life skills they learned from the horses,” Libby said.

The students learn how to be a part of daily life, specifically, the animals’. It’s a lot of hard work, and it requires the kids to work together toward one goal, allowing them to discover personal talents and skills. They become a part of the habitat, learning about the various species, and basic equipment maintenance and repair.

This is not a mental health or physical therapy program (although there may be some benefits), but rather an educational center in a diverse environment.

For the future, Libby plans to build the herd of horses, add more animals and expand gardens, and increase the amount of educators on site, in order to serve more youth.

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Member: Libby Miller Cause: Hooves with Heart at Holly Hill Farm

5 Reflections

Favorite Activity at the Club: Swimming and dinner in Polaris with my husband.

First Job: Sandwich maker at Grand Central Bakery.

Personal Quirk: Have to exercise every day.

Best Part of Your Day: Working with youth.

One Word to Describe You: Compassionate

the animals’, and in turn, they affect each other’s lives.

Libby said that the farm’s work with youth has increased the retention rate of kids staying off the streets, which, for her, is one of the greatest signs of success.

“We give them a reason to get up in the morning. What they develop when they step foot on our farm is responsibility for themselves and their community.”

Get Involved: Visit hooveswithheart.org.

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t six years old, Jolene’s niece, Peyton, was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor. Her mobility became limited, and her life soon changed.

Always an animal lover, Peyton found comfort with them during her diagnosis, but when she became confined to a

stroller, her love of life dulled.

But after a friend gifted her with a rabbit she could hold in the stroller, her pain and anxiety seemed to ease. Watching the bunny, or petting it, provided muchneeded distraction from lab tests and doctor visits.

Member: Jolene Hoover Cause: Peyton’s Ranch and Comfort Critters

5 Reflections

Favorite Activity at the Club: Using the new cardio studios, where I can plug in my iPod. First Job: Cleaning cabins at Hills Resort in Priest Lake, Idaho.

Personal Quirk: I have to be organized or I can’t function.

It’s a little embarrassing, but even my garage has containers that are labeled.

Best Part of Your Day: Taking my boxer to the dog park.

One Word to Describe You: Passionate

Peyton was the inspiration behind the ranch, and the first beneficiary of its advantages. “Children facing life-threatening illnesses, like cancer, live with bodies that don’t work the way they should or once did,” Jolene said.

“We found that ultimately it was the animals and the children’s interactions with them that provided the palliative effect of relieving their symptoms and improving their quality of life.”

In April 2011, Jolene’s sister Elizabeth Rudkin and her daughter Peyton created the ranch. Now, its mission is to bring comfort and smiles to children facing life-threatening illness through the love of animals, much like they did for Peyton.

“At Peyton’s Ranch, the animal interaction is the therapy. Our focus is not on visiting hospitals and other facilities, but on providing an experience based on the unique needs and wishes of each child,” Jolene said.

The volunteers at the ranch coordinate services with families and pediatric palliative care professionals to make each experience special for each child. It’s an interactive therapy, meant to improve the quality of life for the children it serves.

Jolene’s focus is fundraising and planning events to keep these services possible, and this keeps her more than busy.

She works with the Board of Directors and handles administrative duties, which vary from bookkeeping to marketing to insurance coverage and program research.

When Jolene finds a free moment, she spends it outdoors with her boxer, Chloe, or hiking, running and skiing, while balancing her job as a mortgage broker.

Because Peyton’s Ranch is still new, Jolene said they are always seeking mentors, partners and funding to keep current programs running and to grow their operational abilities. Families facing childhood illness do not have to pay for the services at Peyton’s Ranch, and it’s important to Jolene and the volunteers that the service is hassle free because the families “have enough to worry about.”

Jolene’s and her sister’s only concern is doing anything they can to put smiles on children’s faces. “The animals Peyton always loved played a profound role in providing her comfort and improving her quality of life, which shaped our mission to help other children like her.”

Get Involved: Visit peytonsranch.org. To refer a child, call 253.534.5617 or email info@peytonsranch.org.

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Combating Stress

Stress season is in full swing with holiday preparations and outof-town guests. Excessive stress can affect your blood pressure, lower immunity and lead to sleep deprivation. To get yourself back on track, try these simple ideas.

• Inhale while walking four steps and exhale while taking another four steps. Repeat as necessary. This helps relieve nervous tension.

• Sit in a comfortable position, either in silence or with soothing music, and let your mind relax. Focus on your breathing to calm your worries.

• Work out! Whether it’s something high-energy like Zumba, or peaceful like yoga, exercise is a great way to treat your body.

—Sue Matyas, Fitness Director

More Fun with Veggies Adding colorful vegetables to your meals makes them more appealing and healthy. Add yellow peppers to salads, or top marinara spaghetti with fresh parsley, and you’ve just added a lot of phytonutrients. Did you know that one pound of vegetables contains only 100 calories?

So fill up, and enjoy all those delicious flavors!

—Laurelee Misseghers, Registered Dietitian

Indulge in Overall Wellness

Get ready for the New Year by scheduling your spa services throughout the holiday season to prevent injury, stress-related illness and cold-weather skin issues. It’s recommended that people get one massage every four weeks for general health and wellbeing; facials are recommended every 28 days in coordination with your skin cycle, and it’s always the right time for a relaxing manicure or pedicure. We can’t wait to see you at The Spa in 2013!

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Vitamin C may shorten a cold, not stop it

After dozens of studies, it appears the idea that vitamin C prevents colds is just a myth. But there is evidence high doses of the vitamin may slightly shorten the length of a cold. Citrus fruits, dark green vegetables, peppers, strawberries and cantaloupe are all good natural sources of vitamin C. To maximize the vitamin C you get from food, the National Institutes of Health recommends eating fruits and vegetables fresh and raw.

Balancing Your Weight

Your weight is a balancing act, especially around the holidays. How can you lose weight? With diet and exercise. Diet just means eating healthy, lower-calorie meals.

Exercise means being more active. Whatever activity you choose, do it regularly. When you’re active, your body uses energy to work, helping burn the calories you take in with food you eat. If you have serious health problems because of your weight, your doctor may suggest weight-loss surgery or medications.

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This snacking philosophy can be expanded in the car by packing a cooler to curb off unnecessary stops at fast food restaurants, where most items contain enough calories to reach your daily values.

If you’re traveling with children, packing lunches, beverages and plenty of snacks in a cooler will help prevent restlessness; not to mention, you’ll know exactly what they’re eating as opposed to stopping somewhere along the way. “You have to keep it extra simple and be prepared ahead of time or eating healthy won’t happen,” said Bellevue Club registered dietitian Wendy Caamano. “Cut and prep everything at once. Don’t get stuck empty handed!”

Knowing Options

Food … Fast

By Allyson Marrs When you’re pressed for time, eating healthy becomes less of a priority and more of a privilege. Between driving to grandma’s house, making your way cross country on a jetliner, shopping for holiday food and presents and keeping the kids busy during school break, choosing the right foods is far down on the to-do list.

When you’re rushed for time, it’s easy to choose something for its convenience.

Starting Right

There are ways to bypass fast food and sugary snacks and still have time to get everything else done. Start the day off right by eating (or drinking) breakfast.

A smoothie is a nutritious, portable meal that will help fulfill your daily fruit and dairy requirements. If you’re super short on time in the morning, you can prepare it the night before and store it in the freezer. Frozen berries and nonfat yogurt are among the simplest ingredients.

Snack Attack

Once your body gets the right start, the day will be a bit easier. For those long car and plane rides, make sure to pack some filling snacks. Dried fruit, nuts and turkey jerky are great sources of protein and fiber, which is ideal for staying fuller longer. It’s about staying content and never getting to the point where you’re light-headed, nauseous or extra tired during your travels. Extreme hunger is not a fun feeling.

Most of what eating healthy on the go entails is planning. If you want to save time in the future, you have to spend a little bit of extra in the present. If you’re going to be spending a day in various airports, scope out their restaurants

online before you leave. If you’re on the road all day, take note of grocery stores on your route. If you’re staying at someone else’s house and know your eating habits are different from your host’s, pack some groceries.

Last Resort

If you’re still pressed for time and find yourself pulling into a drive-through, don’t panic! Even Bellevue Club registered dietitian Laurelee Misseghers says it’s not a lost cause at places like Wendy’s.

Salad options won’t break the calories bank, as long as your cautious with dressing choices; and Mexican fast food is best with extra veggies, less meat and beans and fresh salsa and guacamole.

The holiday season is a wonderful time to indulge a bit, but going overboard will only make for a tougher New Year. If you’re traveling, pack healthy … then you can eat those sugar cookies at grandma’s house.

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New, New Year’s Resolutions

By Allyson Marrs

There seems to be no better time to change something about your lifestyle than at the beginning of a fresh, clean year. Each January, with the big, beautiful fireworks exploding overhead, colorful glitter falling to the ground and comical glasses four-times too big for any human face, we feel inspired.

But for many, a few months, or just a few weeks, later, that inspiration turns to frustration; and one moon after that last piece of confetti falls, people are back to their old ways.

It’s great to make resolutions bold, but they can’t be lofty. Yes, the point is to push yourself, but it should be something you know you can attain. Below are some of the most common resolutions people make to themselves—edited and toned down to a realistic level.

Get Fit

The Problem: Too vague The Solution: You have to define what “fit” means in conjunction with your

personal goals. One of the best ways to start is by making a promise to yourself that you’ll go to the gym at least four days a week (or at least something more significant than you’re doing now). With this as a starting point, you have complete control over achieving it, and it’s achievable. From there, you can add goals such as completing more push-ups, pull-ups or sit-ups in a rep, or running a faster mile.

These are measurable, specific goals that all fall under the broad term of “getting fit.”

Remember, when creating a fitnessbased resolution, start with something small so there’s room to build throughout the year. This will help impede the petering off that usually happens around March.

Call on: Bellevue Club personal trainers.

Lose 20 (or 30, 40 ... ) Pounds The Problem: Lofty without a plan The Solution: “I want to lose weight.”

It sounds simple … until it’s not. If you gauge your success by a number (pounds

lost) before you even begin, you’re asking for disappointment down the line, which will eventually lead to frustration and giving up. Start with something that’ll get you there: I want to learn how to manage a healthy weight long term. Not only do you need to know where you eventually want to be, but you also have to know how to get there. “Turn your goal into small steps. This way it’s easier to see that you are making progress when the goal still seems far away,” said BC registered dietitian Laurelee Misseghers.

Make a promise to yourself to keep a food journal and exercise on specific days or at specific times. Holding yourself responsible is important, but being accountable to someone else gives the resolution some real weight. Enlisting help will increase your odds of success.

Call on: Bellevue Club registered dietitians and cardio coach.

Eat Healthier

The Problem: Vague and lofty without a plan The Solution: Define what eating healthier means to you. People pretty much know when they’re making an unhealthy decision (like dipping their hand in the doughnut box), but portion control is a whole other battle. Start with a small change and then add to it throughout the year. For example, you can add more fruits and veggies to your daily diet, cut out one sugared beverage a day, replace refined grains with whole grains, eat out only one day a week or choose fresh meat rather than processed meat. If portion control is your battle, try using smaller dishware and really taking the time to read serving size labels (and follow them!). There is a learning curve when it comes to making nutritional changes, so if you start to feel overwhelmed, enlist the help of a professional who can make the transition smoother.

Call on: Bellevue Club registered dietitians.

New Year’s resolutions should be about more than success. You’re making a change in your life, so the decision to do so shouldn’t be taken lightly or without proper planning. Utilize the many health and wellness services available right here at the Club, and you’ll see that “getting fit,” “losing weight” and “eating healthier” are more than possibilities; they’re realities.

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BC families came together to let their creativity go wild at the annual pumpkin carving event.

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Chips for Charity Bellevue Club members and guests joined together for a night of gambling for charity. Whether roulette, poker or craps, the money raised went to help Bellevue LifeSpring.

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Annual Holiday Bazaar From newborns to great-grandparents, this year’s Holiday Bazaar had something for everyone on your holiday shopping list. With more than 100 vendors, this year was the largest bazaar yet!

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Upcoming Events Recreation Gingerbread House Decorating Thursday, Dec. 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 10, 6-8 p.m. $42/house Family Gym Night Dec. 7 & 28, 5:30-8 p.m.

Children’s Holiday Party Saturday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-noon $15/child Family Float-In Movie Night: “Shrek the Halls” Friday, Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m.

Kids’ Night Out: Winter Wonderland Friday, Dec. 21, 6-9 p.m. $33/member Sessions 1 & 2 School Break Camps Dec. 26-28 Dec. 31 & Jan. 2-4

Aquatics American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, Courses 1 & 2 Dec. 16-20 & Dec. 26-30 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $227 American Red Cross Jr. Lifeguard Training Dec. 31 & Jan. 2-4, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $227

Fitness Maximize Your Booty Barre Experience Workshop Thursday, Dec. 6, 10:30 a.m.-noon $35/member, $42/guest of member Enlightenment Now Workshop Wednesday, Dec. 12, 7:45-9:15 p.m., $35/member, $42/guest of member Special GPX Schedule Monday, Dec. 24 & Tuesday, Jan. 1 No GPX Classes Tuesday, Dec. 25

mingle Australia: “Exotic Wildlife of Kangaroo Island & Beyond” Tuesday, Dec. 4, 7-8 p.m., $5 Sweets Society Desserst Club Wednesday, Dec. 5, 7:30-9 p.m. $19 Oyster Fest Thursday, Dec. 13, 7-8:30 p.m., $39 Winter Retreats & Active Vacations in the PNW Talk Tuesday, Dec. 11, 6-9:30 p.m., $5 Free! Member Ice Skating in Downtown Bellevue Dec. 15 & 22, 9-11 a.m.

Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve Winter Carnival Monday, Dec. 31, 6-9:30 p.m. $45/adult, $22/kids 12 & younger, 2 & younger are free.

taste December Birthday Month in Polaris Grill Begins Saturday, Dec. 1 Christmas To-Go Order Deadline Thursday, Dec. 20, by 3 p.m.

Christmas To-Go Pickup Dec. 24 & 25, noon- 2 p.m.

Holiday Tasting Menu in Polaris Grill Dec. 24, 25 & 31, 5:30-9 p.m.

Six-course special tasting menu

Ongoing programs For full lists of adult classes and events, pick up the latest copy of the Bellevue Club Connector or visit www.bellevue club.com/fitness/BCconnector.pdf.

Recreation FREE! Round-Robin Squash Thursdays, 6 p.m.

Free! Open Climb (4+) Fridays, 1-4 p.m.

Private Dance Lessons (all ages)

C l a s s i f i e d s V acat ion R e ntal s CANNON BEACH (arch cape).

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Four seasons villa, Kona, hawaii. 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom villa at Hualalai Four Seasons. Ocean view, exquisitely furnished. All resort amenities included. Sandy, 206.230.5606. www.hual alaifourseasons.com.

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KAUAI, POIPU BEACH, kiahuna PLANTATION. 1 bedroom deluxe condo.

Ocean/lagoon/garden view. $190/night.

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Kihei, maui. Beach front 2 bedroom/2 bathroom condominium. Ground level. Steps out to 4 mile sandy beach. Maalaea Surf Resort. 425.653.7712.

Paris. Chic 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartment in 7th Arrondissement. Walk to Seine and Eiffel Tower. 206.328.0897.

SUN VALLEY. New 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom townhome in West Ketchum. Walk to bike path, river run and town. www.vrbo. com/430919. hblairday@yahoo.com and 503.807.2186.

SUN VALLEY. Prospector condos in Warm Springs for rent. 2 bedroom/2.5 bathrooms; or 3 bedroom/3 bathrooms. Pool and tennis courts available. Call 1.800.303.5630.

S e r vi c e s DAVE’S PAINTING, INC. 25 years Eastside custom painting. Pressure washing driveways and patios. Free estimates. Owner present at all jobs. 425.747.2543.

To place a classified ad 688.3162, allysonm@bellevueclub.com or www.bcreflections.com/classifieds Classifieds deadline is the first of the month prior.

cl a s ses & eve n t s Private Basketball Lessons (6+)

TRX/Kinesis Boot Camp

Karate Club (7+)

Barre-X

Guitar and Voice Lessons (9+)

Pilates Mat

Kids’ Night Out (3-10)

Yoballates

Racquetball & Squash Ladders To receive your invite, email recreation@bellevueclub.com.

Advanced Pilates Mat

Winter Session Classes & programs For full information, visit www.bellevueclub.com/youth.

Hot Yoga 26 Poses Gentle Yoga Int./Adv. Vinyasa Yoga Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga Feldenkrais: Finding Flexibility

Aquatics FREE! Inflatable Obstacle Course, Saturdays, 6:30-8 p.m. and FREE! Water Runner, Saturdays, Sundays, 5-6:30 p.m.

Group Swim Lessons Private Swim Lessons Masters/Adult Fitness Swimming M-F noon-1 p.m.; T/Th 5:45-7 a.m. or 9-10 a.m.; F 5:45-7 a.m.; Sa 7-8:30 a.m.

Blue Whales Swim Team For information and reservations for any Aquatics program, call 425.688.3223.

taste Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill Tuesdays and Saturdays Wine Flight Night in Polaris Grill Fridays, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Discover new wines in Polaris Grill. Choose from any three reds (2-ounce pours for $15) or any three whites (2-ounce pours for $10).

Cosmos Happy Hour Monday-Friday, 3:30-6 p.m. and 10 p.m.-close. Saturday & Sunday, open-close Hat Trick Splash Special in Splash Daily, 11 a.m.-close Three small plates for $20 Sunday Family Fun Night Sundays, 4-9 p.m.

Half-price wine and beer by the glass, half-price kids’ meal when eating with a parent.

Optimus Prime in Splash Thursdays, 5 p.m. until gone Slow-roasted prime rib (9 ounces) dinner for $24. There’s even a smaller petite cut for the kiddos, $10.

Splash Alley Come visit our new to-go window, located near the tennis lobby. Stop for a bite to eat and your favorite wine or beer while viewing tennis or the pool. Features a limited menu and full beverage service.

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10 Must-See Holiday Movies Everyone has their favorites and the one or two classics they’ve just never made time to watch. Here, some options for cozy movie nights at home or out on the town this holiday season.

Home Alone

Where would Kevin be if it weren’t for those Christmas ornaments? Just make sure to set multiple alarms if you’re traveling this holiday season.

White Christmas

Enjoy the old classic at home or on a big screen with SIFF. It’s playing at the Uptown in Queen Anne Dec. 21-25.

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

A classic comedy for the season. Clark makes anyone’s light display look a little dim.

A Christmas Story

If you haven’t yet seen this movie, turn on TBS. The cable network plays it 24 hours a day around Christmas. Don’t shoot your eye out!

It’s a Wonderful Life Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings. And every time you watch this movie, you might just tear up.

Elf

Love Actually

Watch the movie or head to the 5th Avenue Theatre and see it live on stage! Everyone loves Buddy the Elf, right?

With a cast of characters that includes Keira Knightly, Alan Rickman, Bill Nighy, Colin Firth, Emma Thompson and Liam Neeson, among others, you can’t go wrong with this one.

The Grinch

The Muppet

Your heart will grow three sizes after watching this classic children’s movie. Just make sure it’s the original animated version.

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Christmas Carol

Kermit, Ms. Piggy and Gonzo as Charles Dickens put a musical spin on the classic. Or see a traditional telling in person at the ACT Theater, running through Christmas Eve.

The Santa Clause

While more than one was made, it’s the first that’s a classic. Remember, tinsel is not just for decoration.