Reflections: October 2012

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Northwest storytellers tribal legends spin yarns about creation, bravery and yes, an ominous black bird

It Takes a Village

Member DeAnn Ruoff rode the ups and downs while battling breast cancer

The Boy King

Meet Egypt’s most famous Pharaoh in this month’s Culture Shock

October 2012

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The Boy King After 3,000 years in hiding, King Tutankhamun’s treasures are on display at Seattle’s Pacific Science Center.

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It Takes a Village Cancer was anything but a singular battle, especially for wife and mom DeAnn Ruoff.

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Northwest Storytellers The tribes in the PNW put a bird in it—a crow that likes to stir up mischief in these legends.

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Last Laugh Comedy’s Rodney Sherwood and Brad Upton are stopping by the BC to help with your ab work.

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Chips for Charity A night of gambling equates to fun and games becoming a hand up for those in need.

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The Gift-Giving Clause The annual Holiday Bazaar is around the corner, and the vendors are ready to help you tackle that gift list.

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Uncorked Local vineyards break bread over bottling wine.

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Secret Identities Get set (and masked) for this year’s Halloween carnival with costume ideas for the whole family.

All About Attitude Getting in shape and back on track is a mental game, so check your attitude at the treadmill.

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Cover: In many tribal legends, the crow is a pesky trickster.

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u p f ro n t Management Staff President S. W. Thurston General Manager Brian Flaherty Member Liaison Beth Curtis Executive Chef Paul Marks Catering Director Jill Parravano Hotel Sales Director Jerry Stotler Athletic Director Sally Reed Aquatics Director Melissa Stepp Fitness Director Sue Matyas Recreation Director Katie Barth Tennis Director Brian Nash Athletic Services Katie Greenwood & Spa Director Financial Manager Jeff Ohlstrom Operations Controller Gina Abadia Communications Director Stacy Booth HR Director Karen Brier Membership Director Kaarin Keil

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art of throwing a fun, successful event is about showing off your personality. With the Bellevue Club’s versatile and beautifully restyled Olympic Ballroom, we’re prepared to help you make a positive impression.

The ballroom is the perfect setting for any occasion—whether for weddings, bridal showers, bar and bat mitzvahs, holiday parties, or corporate and educational meetings. If you haven’t had an opportunity to host your event at your Club, we’d love to help get you started. The ballroom is able to accommodate up to 220 seated guests.

The rich textural mixes of warm woods, resin walls and a glass focal points all add to the transformation the ballroom undergoes during each event.

Suspenseful, color changing accent walls and cove lighting can be personalized to match your décor, and your guests will find the intimate scale and elegant atmosphere truly exceptional.

But what’s an event without the perfect menu? We plan and develop creative ideas with you and our culinary team for personalization and elaborate themes.

Our chefs are innovative artists—an exclusive breed that never settles for the status quo and constantly educates themselves on creating interesting and intense flavors. Their utilization of natural sweeteners (from fruits rather than manufactured sugars) makes tasty treats less of a guilty indulgence. These efforts, among many others, help distinguish the Club’s catering from everywhere else.

The holiday season kicks off in a matter of weeks, which means the party is about to really get started.

We love to be involved with the planning every step of the way, so you can expect private meetings and consultations to make sure each element of your party, from décor to menu, will be distinctly you. With one person at the center of the planning process, communication is clear so your vision becomes a reality.

Although the ballroom is grand, making it an easy choice for big events, it’s also home to some of the Northwest’s most prestigious smaller events. Continually chosen as the Eastside’s best meeting space, it’s an ideal setting for business groups, large or small, with a total of six private meeting rooms.

They combine sophisticated multimedia technology with unmatched comfort and style.

If there’s one thing we know how to do in the catering and events department, it’s throw a party. As we get ready for the crazy ride into the holiday season filled with elegant, fun and creative events, I only have one question: Have you booked yours?

Leave the details to your professional event-planning department at the Club.

Contact us at 425.688.3382 or catering@ bellevueclub.com to get started.

Jill Parravano Catering Director

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Tea Blending Class

Oct. Birthday Month in Polaris Begins

Total Body Conditioning

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Barre Flex and Flow

Ladies’ Tennis Night

Water Runner

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Men’s Tennis Night

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Total Body Conditioning

Class: Stand Out from the Crowd

Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill

Men’s Tennis Night

Chips for Charity Casino Night

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Total Body Conditioning

Networking in the Atrium

Water Runner

GPX Ski Conditioning Begins

Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill

BC/Mercer Island CC Tennis Tournament

BC/Mercer Island CC Tennis Tournament

BC/Mercer Island CC Tennis Tournament

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Barre Flex and Flow

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Ladies’ Tennis Night

Water Runner BC/Mercer Island CC Tennis Tournament

Dream Class: Paranormal and Nightmares Family Pumpkin Carving BC/Mercer Island CC Tennis Tournament

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Wine and Art Event

Networking with Ease Class

Total Body Conditioning

Men’s Tennis Night

Barre Tighten and Tone

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Comedy Night Family Gym Night

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Feldenkrais Workshop: Flexible Hips and Back Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill

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Family Float-In Movie Night

Inflatable Obstacle Course

BC/Mercer Island CC Tennis Tournament

Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill

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Whisky Dinner at Seattle Tennis Club Kids’ Night Out: Costume Party BC/Mercer Island CC Tennis Tournament

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BC/Mercer Island CC Tennis Tournament

"Wicked" Theater Night Inflatable Obstacle Course Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill BC/Mercer Island CC Tennis Tournament 27

Halloween Carnival

Inflatable Obstacle Course

Mixed Doubles Night

Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill

Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill

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Jump-Start Your Career

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Barre Flex and Flow BC/Mercer Island CC Tennis Tournament

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Total Body Conditioning

Halloween Men’s Tennis Night

Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill

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

Around Town

events in and around bellevue

"Wicked" at the paramount

Begins Wednesday, Oct. 10, showtimes vary

One bad, one good; a story of two witches in the Land of OZ, long before a little august girl from2012 Kansas blew in.

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chips for charity casino night

Thursday, Oct. 11, 6-9 p.m., $20, BC

A night of gambling fun will raise the odds for Bellevue's LifeSpring, making this event a sure bet.

Halloween carnival

Friday, Oct. 26, 6-8:30 p.m., $15, BC

The annual spookfest is back with popular games, crafts and prizes.

Grab your brooms or wands.

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Last Laugh

Time to work out your funny bone for the Oct. 5 comedy night with Rodney Sherwood and Brad Upton. Things are better in twos, and these men are ready to double-team the audience during a night of laughs. REFLECTIONS caught up with the men to learn just what’s so funny.

RODNEY SHERWOOD What kind of “aha!” moments do you have throughout the day when you realize something would be perfect for an act?

I think when something makes me laugh it usually is a good indicator that an audience will find it amusing as well. I think the juxtaposition of situations is where I derive a lot of my comedy.

Why did you take a six-year comedy hiatus?

I felt I had done just about everything I wanted to do with stand-up. I had also

made a conscious decision about 10 years ago to focus on growing my production company. I knew that aspect of my life was something I wanted to be my career. I honestly thought I was done with stand-up. Then, about a year ago, I decided to try it again. There is a lot of freedom for me now that I don’t feel the pressure I used to put on myself for shows.

How did it feel taking second in the Seattle Comedy competition coming right off of that?

It was a lot of fun to compete. The last time I did it was 20 years ago, and I came in third place. Last year, I came in second place. So, I figure in 20 years, I should probably win the whole thing.

Which comedic styles do you enjoy?

I love over-the-top comedy. At the same time, I can truly appreciate a wellcrafted, well-written joke. I would say Steve Martin is a personal hero of mine.

Tell us a joke.

I asked my daughter to tell you one: Why did the hamburger go to the gym?

To get better buns.

BRAD UPTON

What kind of “aha!” moments do you have throughout the day when you realize something would be perfect for an act?

Sometimes the jokes are almost instant and write themselves; others are more like something that happens, and I think I can turn it into a bit if I let it marinate in my head for a while. A recent “aha” example was being in the Goodwill store and noticing that they sell gift cards … who buys a Goodwill gift card?

Ever get in trouble with the wife and kids for things you say to an audience?

Yes, sort of. I run the joke by the child or spouse if it involves them to make sure they’re okay with it. I’ve never had them say no, but there are a couple of jokes they request I leave out of my act if they are at the show.

What are some of your worst and best onstage experiences?

Worst: In 1994 my wife was diagnosed with cancer and given a 50 percent chance of survival (she’s fine now), and I did a show three days later that I didn’t really want to do. In 1998 I did two shows in Las Vegas several hours after getting the phone call that my dad had passed away. Those shows all went great, but it was like an out-of-body experience.

Best: For the past four plus years, I’ve opened for the legendary Johnny Mathis.

At the end of the show, when he is making his encore bows to the audience, he comes to the side of the stage, gets me and takes me out onstage with him and we take a bow together. It’s Johnny Mathis! That’s pretty special.

How much of your show is scripted or adlibbed based on audience reaction?

It’s pretty scripted, but that being said, there are a thousand variations of my act.

While I’m performing I am constantly making decisions based on crowd reaction, the venue, the lighting, the servers, cell phones, etc. There are moments when something happens and you go completely off-script—those moments can be pure gold or awkward!

To attend this night of laughs, Friday, Oct. 5, from 8-10 p.m., contact Membership Director Kaarin Keil at kaarink@ bellevueclub.com. Tickets are $20.

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All bets are in for the Club’s Casino night, benefitting Bellevue LifeSpring. On Thursday, Oct. 11, we’ll be rolling out the red carpet for a night of gambling fun.

Bellevue LifeSpring is a local organization that promotes stability, self-sufficiency and independence for those in need in our community, and has been doing so since 1911. The organization operates more than 18 different programs and services, which take a few poker chips to run smoothly.

So every time you put a dollar down, ask for a hit or bet against the house, you’re giving back to the community.

The gaming proceeds go directly to LifeSpring, which prides itself on “being a hand up, not a hand out.” It depends on community members to keep its doors open, since it does not accept government funding.

Chipping in takes on literal meaning during this event, and all you have to worry about is doubling down or beating the house. The $20 registration includes appetizers and one drink ticket—which can also be used to enter into the twicehourly raffle.

The Club’s own Luna Express manager, Chris, will be spinning the hits all night, to help you keep the dice rolling and your hearts pounding.

You can expect to bet—and win on all the classic casino games. Dress in your finest, and don’t forget to grab your special lady luck. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Register at the Bellevue Club front desk or call 425.688.3384, and learn more about Bellevue LifeSpring at bellevuelifespring.org. Chips for Charity Casino Night is open to anyone age 21 and older, Bellevue Club members, guests of members and friends of LifeSpring.

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Hot Potatoes

Most may see this vegetable as an oddly shaped, starch-packed powerhouse, with some carbs thrown in for good measure, but there is some nutritional value to acknowledge.

Potatoes are dense with nutrients, meaning their calories have a solid purpose. One baking potato has about six grams of fiber, and because the veggie is

half-insoluble and half-soluble, your digestion will slow a bit, making you fuller longer while lowering your cholesterol.

Actually, white potatoes have just about every nutrient besides vitamin A. You can eat easy knowing one baked potato offers 20 percent of your daily recommended B6 value, and is high in potassium and iron, which make your heart very happy.

It’s the savory toppings that detract from all that is wholly nutritious.

That being said, it’s also fall and the absolute perfect time (and excuse) for comfort food. Since potatoes are inseason, let out your inner creative food critic. These additives may not do much for counting calories, but hey, the baseline nutritional benefits are still there. They’re just hiding under that bacon—oh, and those pizza toppings.

Bake potatoes for 30 minutes, or until tender, at 400 degrees F.

Cheesy Chive

Toss in: grated cheddar, sour cream, chopped chives and more cheese, for good measure.

Sloppy Joe

Toss in: ground beef cooked in tomato sauce with brown sugar, vinegar, onion, bell peppers and olive oil.

Breakfast Potato

Toss in: butter, cooked bacon and black pepper, and top with a fried egg.

Pizza Bites

Toss in: tomato sauce, mozzarella, sliced pepperoni, Parmesan and oregano.

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Bruschetta

Toss in: diced tomatoes, mozzarella, olive oil, red wine vinegar, basil and salt.

Smoked Salmon

Toss in: cream cheese, smoked salmon, capers and minced red onion.

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The Gift-Giving Clause

By Allyson Marrs It’s baaaack.

In 1994, Tim Allen taught us all about the clauses associated with becoming Santa. There was the finding-uncon-

scious-man-in-red-suit clause, which turned said finder into the new Santa, and there was the wife clause, which stated no single Santa should be allowed to drive the sleigh. By the third movie, things got a bit muddled about a robotSanta clause, and someone by the name of Jack Frost.

But Bernard the Elf left out an essential clause in the first movie while he was dishing out hot cocoa and chatting with Prancer: the gift-giving clause. It is written in the Spirit of the Holidays guidebook that giving will light up someone’s face with glee, and there is no better feeling than being responsible for that joy.

Of course, this doesn’t always mean material things, but what better time of year to pick up some of those anyway?

On Saturday, Nov. 3, our beloved Holiday Bazaar is back, and it will have all the holiday cheer you and yours will need.

It’s a North Pole, delicately placed in the middle of your Club, in both the gymnasium and ballroom. This year, we’ll have more than 100 of the region’s best

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artists and craftspeople, amplifying the gift and keepsake options to dizzying proportions.

Pleasing everyone is another hidden clause, and usually, it’s impossible, or it requires one too many chimneys (stores) to squeeze in. But with items for baby, hubby and even mother-in-law, you can start your gift getting earlier this year.

There’ll be women’s clothing, jewelry, home décor, at-home spa products, even kitchen accessories, and these are just a few of our favorite things.

An unwritten amendment to the clause states the importance of staying hydrated. And with nine hours of fabulous shopping available, it’s never been more important. We’ll have hot cocoa and apple cider on hand to help keep you moving. Sugar works for the elves, after all.

The Holiday Bazaar is free and open to the public. Please join us Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. It’s BYOE— Bring Your Own Elf. You’ll need someone to carry the bags.

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Holiday Bazaar Vendors

The annual Holiday Bazaar is right around the corner on Saturday, Nov. 3. Check our list of vendors before you write your naughty and nice lists.

PersonaliTEA

Make, taste and go home with your very own tea blend during this interactive and educational tea class on Tuesday, Oct. 2. The name for the completely original blend will be up to you.

New Splash Spirits

In keeping with our program of serving local wine and beer whenever possible, Splash Manager, Michael Gardner has decided to branch out into the spirit world.

See What’s Happening ‘This Week’

Stay up to date on the latest news, classes and happenings with the “This Week at the Club” page at bellevueclub.com/thisweek. The link will provide information about special events, current specials, promotions and sales around the club, upcoming events, construction updates, parking alerts, membership information and more.

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The Boy King

By Allyson Marrs He was discovered in 1922, the Golden King. One can assume it was a bit of a surprise for British archaeologist Howard Carter, the man who spent 31 years in Egypt working with the past. Before

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Carter and his team stumbled onto this nondescript tomb, King Tutankhamun had lain nearly undisturbed for more than 3,000 years. His burial took 90 days, but because he died of a mysterious illness, there simply wasn’t enough time to erect something … monumental.

Now, for the last time in North America, the King Tut exhibit, presented

by National Geographic, is on display at Seattle’s Pacific Science Center. It features more than 100 artifacts, most of which have never been on display in the United States before this exhibit. Although King Tut may be the namesake, the great Pharaohs are really the stars (and the majority of the display).

Guests watch a short introductory video before entering into one of the world’s most fascinating cultures.

A series of 10 galleries display ancient busts, hieroglyphics, cartouches and one toilet seat. The first face that guests see when walking through the doors is the mid-size bust of Khafre, the Pharaoh whose face is found on the Sphinx and who built one of the Great Pyramids.

Most busts are made out of marble or dark stone, and their condition is truly incredible. Of course, there are some broken arms and missing noses, but considering their age, these works of art are immaculate. It’s almost impossible to imagine the history, and just how long ago they were created.

The only full-size sarcophagus on display is that for Prince Thutmose’s cat, but there are plenty of miniature versions throughout the exhibit with beautiful detailing. However, almost as important as the final resting place are the jars that hold everything the body will need in the afterlife. A set of four Canopic jars of Kiya, meant to hold the body’s major organs, are ordained with animal heads as the lids.

The next room holds my personal favorite item—a colossal statue of Amenhotep IV. You must crane your neck up to take in his face, and his lips alone are roughly the size of my hand. This statue seems to symbolize the grandeur the Egyptians surrounded themselves with; it demonstrates the sheer size of their lifestyle, and the intimidation their “Valley of Kings” must have caused.

There is a gallery specifically featuring many of the artifacts found in the Pharaoh’s tombs, including King Tut’s, plus the golden sandals he was wearing upon discovery. King Psusennes’ gold death mask, which covered the head and chest of his mummy, is also extraordinarily meticulous.

It isn’t until you pass through the last gallery, and then the gift shop, that you get to see King Tut’s body. So don’t rush out, or you may miss it. Although his actual body has never left the “Valley of the Kings,” the figure enclosed in the glass case is an exact 3D replica. King Tut’s real mummy is now in a nitrogen-filled, climate-controlled transparent case in his original Antechamber.

October is the perfect month to view the exhibit. Not only can you see how actual mummies were prepared, instead of the tissue-paper Halloween version, but the Pacific Science Center also celebrates its 50th anniversary on Oct. 22.

The majority of the proceeds support the preservation and conservation of antiquities and monuments in Egypt. General admission is $32.50, but for full ticket information and pricing, or to reserve a spot on a tour, visit kingtut.org, or call 800.664.8775.

The mummies will be gone Jan. 6, 2013, so don’t drag your feet.

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Friendly Harvest It’s harvest season for local wineries, and like you might imagine the crop harvest to be, even during centuries before, it’s a time to celebrate and commemorate.

Like Jim touched on last month, winemaking is a labor of intensive love and care. Tending to the grape vines is a delicate process, so by the time harvest comes around, much of that hard work is realized.

Taking it back to a simpler time, the harvest is a community effort. There is no “competition” or race to the finish line; instead, fellow winemakers will join each other in the fields and help collect the grapes. There may be various wineries, especially in Washington, but each respects the other in the sense that they’re all

trying to do the same thing: bring wine drinkers delicious beverages.

This sense of community is seen especially when the unexpected happens. John Bigelow from JM Cellars in Woodinville previously broke his left foot. Nearby winemakers, and every worker involved in his winery, came rushing to his rescue, offering a hand and a few strong backs.

With their help, John was able to harvest his crop, although he was one foot short.

People took time away from their own vineyard, job descriptions and lives in order to aid a fellow grower.

In gratitude, John dedicated one barrel of a special blend to all of his selfless volunteers. The barrel was named, “My Left Foot.” Yes, that’s the real (funny) name.

During the harvest season, each day becomes a celebration. In the middle of the day, everyone drops what they’re doing to sit down to a large, family-style meal. This lunch is meant for absolutely everyone involved in the process, from the winery manager to the waterer. Anyone

who has any involvement with the crop throughout the day is invited to dine.

There’s no segregation and no hierarchy, since everyone plays a role in growing something great.

Field hands bump elbows with the faces of the winery each day during the meal, and it’s evident that a family can emerge along with the bottles of vino. This is a passionate community, as it takes just that—passion—to grow something so delicate. Long hours, days, months and years can go into a single bottle, and no matter the position, everyone involved puts his and her time into the process.

While we adore the ease of popping a cork, pouring a glass and sitting back to relax, we can be sure that there was a group of people who had a great time creating what we love. The very least we could do after all of their hard work is, well, enjoy.

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By Allyson Marrs

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eAnn never stops smiling. She talks about physical and emotional pain, but all the while, a grin is spread wide across her face. As she relives the trauma of chemotherapy and the fear she would only allow herself to feel momentarily, she does so with a smile warm enough to crinkle the corners of her eyes. And, three years after her breast cancer diagnosis, DeAnn Ruoff lives by a simple reminder: “Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.”

She’s many things, DeAnn is. She’s a mother of two, with a son (22) and a daughter (20), and she’s been a wife for 28 years. She’s from Indiana and loves to take walks, to garden and to sew. She creates beautiful pillowcases and knickknacks with patience. Perhaps just as important, DeAnn is a survivor, although she’d say her husband was worse off during the fight than she was.

“After the kids left the house,” DeAnn said, “I kept thinking, ‘What are my husband and I going to talk about?’ ” It turns out the topic would choose them.

During the summer of 2009, doctors found four areas worth watching in DeAnn’s mammogram. Her surgeon at the time said they could wait to do a biopsy and that there was only a 20 percent chance the areas were dangerous, playing to DeAnn’s vanity, she said, because there would be divots on her skin where the biopsies were taken. But the radiologist told DeAnn, “Honey, I can’t sleep at night until you get those biopsied.” So she did.

Three out of four areas were cancerous.

“She saved my life,” DeAnn said. “As a mother, I have so many other things to do,” DeAnn remembered thinking when she considered putting the biopsies off. “I don’t have time for this. I’ll be okay. But when you’re that 20 percent …”

On June 22, 2009, DeAnn was diagnosed with stage I breast cancer. Only a few days later, on July 1, she underwent a double mastectomy at the hospital where her husband is an orthopedic surgeon.

When she came out of the operating room and the doctors determined the cancer had not spread anywhere else, the nurses cheered. “It felt really good that peopled cared that much,” DeAnn said.

Although the cancer was found in only one breast, DeAnn decided she didn’t want to take any chances. “Once you’ve been through it, it’s even scarier because you know what it entails,” she said of her reasoning. “Now, I can sleep at night.”

Besides, everything in life can have a positive spin, at least for DeAnn. “Of all

the places you can get cancer, it’s like go ahead!” she laughed. “It’s something you can live without.”

Two weeks later, things became more difficult. DeAnn started chemo—fivehour sessions of getting toxic drugs pumped into her body. “It was horrendous,” she said. “You are so depleted, and just when you start feeling good, you have to have another session.”

Nurses would come in wearing masks, gloves and protective suits because chemicals were toxic. “Oh my gosh!

They’re putting that in my body!” DeAnn remembered thinking. “It’s so scary when you really think about it.”

Again, it was a game of percentages.

Only 50 percent of chemo patients lose their hair. DeAnn fell on the wrong side of the numbers, and her hair started to come out in clumps. DeAnn thinks her husband begged her not to shave it because without the drastic change, he could still believe she was okay. “It was so hard to lose it. Hair is so much of your personality,” she said.

Her previous employer, Vera Bradley, sent her scarves, garnering her a new nickname from her son. “He called me Biker Mama,” DeAnn laughed.

When she made the transition to wigs, she did so with a sense of humor.

Going through airport security one day with a wig on, the TSA agent looked at DeAnn, then her photo ID and back to her. “I like your hair so much better now,” the agent said.

DeAnn giggled at the memory. “I should have just taken it off and handed it to her! Here, have it,” she said.

But sometimes, it was simply too hard, too draining, to really try and stay upbeat about her weakening condition. Although DeAnn claims it was easier to go through it because she had a sense of control, rather than witness someone you love suffer through it like her husband did, there were moments she felt defeated.

“There was only a five-minute period when I ever thought I was going to die,” DeAnn said. She got violently ill after a chemo session, and the fear briefly took control. “I couldn’t calm myself down.”

The not-so-good days weren’t frequent, but they’re easy to remember.

“There were days when I would literally lie on the floor and cry, just because I was so depleted. It’s a feeling I can’t describe.

It wasn’t that I didn’t think I was going to live, or get through it, I was just tired.

“It’s like a rollercoaster. A lot of the times, it goes down lower than you think.”

DeAnn says she’s never really been

five Reflections Favorite activity at the Club: Water Aerobics Personal Quirk: I can remember people’s voices easily, but not their faces.

Silly fear: Going back to work as a dental hygienist and forgetting to renew my license, being behind schedule or not finding my patient.

Perfect day: Clean the house leisurely, cook dinner with my daughter and take the dogs for a walk with my husband.

Inspired by: All the other women who went before me because they had it so much harder.

outwardly strong, although she’s always had it in her. But hearing her speak about keeping strong for her kids and her husband, no one could doubt her resilience.

“I was so blessed my children were away at school,” she said, more concerned with their well-being and reaction to her diminishing health than she was with her own.

“I knew I could handle whatever life gave me, but there were a few days I questioned that.” For about four months, DeAnn couldn’t do much of anything, too tired to even stand in a grocery line, but with the generosity of her friends, she was never really alone.

On Sept. 24, she finished chemo, and about a month later, on Oct. 26, her 25th wedding anniversary, she had reconstructive surgery—a new beginning.

As things slowly started to get better, the doctors put DeAnn on medication, basically tripping menopause. “It’s funny,” she said with her ever-present positivity, “I’ve been cold my whole life, and it’s like the first time in my life I’ve ever been warm!”

Her positive thinking was rewarded this past June when she was given clearance to get mammograms only twice a year, reduced from every three months.

And her energy is slowly returning. She can now get back into the Club’s water aerobics classes, something she loved before chemo, and has been enjoying the Barre-X classes as well.

DeAnn danced ballet for 11 years, and she has made it a goal to take her niece’s ballet class next month. But other than that, it’s one step at a time.

“I’ve given myself permission not to have these lofty goals anymore,” she said, deciding one errand a day is better than 10.

DeAnn’s best advice for anyone going through something similar is to find a surgeon and oncologist that you trust, since “you’re kind of married to them for five years.” But most important, listen to your body. “I was told that cancer doesn’t hurt,” she said. “I had deep pains in my chest before my diagnosis, but didn’t think it could be anything. I think we know our bodies.”

She’s still dealing with the after-effects, things that most people don’t realize linger long after chemo is over. With “chemo brain” she sometimes has difficulty stringing sentences together or finding the right word, and overstimulation, like an actionpacked movie, can be hard to bear.

But DeAnn recognizes that she isn’t the only one to go through this struggle, and that the many women before her had it harder, without the advances of science.

She’s very thankful for everyone who volunteers for the cause—through walks, climbs and everything else.

“Once you have an illness and get through it, I think everyone has the feeling that they want to give back.

That’s one thing I’ve had the hardest time with,” she said. “I thought I had to give back in a big way, but I really don’t have the energy.

“Some people are hurricanes and some people are whisperers, so I’m a whisperer.

I’m going to give back, but it’s going to be little by little, softly.”

For now, she’s starting by sharing her story, and offering comfort and guidance to anyone who may need it. “I would love to help anybody. I would love to be that whisperer.” It doesn’t have to be a singular fight, and it wasn’t for DeAnn. “It’s a community that saved me.” october 2012 |

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By Allyson Marrs here are stories, a few may call them legends or even fables, about creation, trickery and even transformation. For some, this folklore is a belief system. For others, these stories are … intriguing. With a little bit of shock, wonder and maybe, horror, the Native Americans in the Pacific Northwest know how to spin a good yarn.

Gather your friends, build a campfire and if you must, grab a flashlight; get lost in another world—one your imagination can thrive in. Five of the Pacific Northwest’s Native American Tribes have a story to tell.

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Takelma Tribe Roughly translated to “those dwelling along the river,” this Oregon tribe has many

myths about the pranks of Coyote. Legend has it, he even banished the dead from dwelling with the living.

Coyote roamed the land by himself, plagued by what he kept hearing: “Ghosts are taking people away.” He continued to wander, and a long time passed. He heard of the ghosts everywhere he went, until he decided he would go where the ghosts were.

Off he went, following the trails of the ghosts who took away the dead. In the distance, he heard a chirping noise, but he couldn’t place it. Perhaps, he thought, it was coming from the ghosts. But he continued in their path until he reached the land of ghosts.

The ghosts were dancing, spinning round and round in the clothing they were buried in, so very long ago.

“Give red-eared Coyote a canoe!” the ghosts shouted.

A girl danced toward Coyote and presented him with a canoe. Coyote urged her into it, telling her to be swift and escape back to his land. But the girl refused, until Coyote grew angry and set her dress on fire. She ran to the water, toward the canoe. But before the flames could be extinguished, her skirt set fire to the other ghosts’ garments. The ghosts screamed, and Coyote sat on the other side of the river, watching.

The ghosts perished, and Coyote declared that when you die, you would no longer take others with you; you will be dead, and no longer dance a haunted dance with other spirits.

Coyote returned, back up the river, and left the land of the dead.

Quileute Tribe This small tribe resides in Washington on the La Push reservation, best known for its appearance in Stephenie Meyer’s “Twilight” series. Although the tribe can’t actually shift into wolves, legend has it, they’re descended from the animals.

Many moons ago, Q’wati traveled the world. He taught people how to act and affected their futures with specific instructions. He influenced the lives he came across, and it was during one of these journeys that he met a beaver.

This beaver took its sharp teeth and gnawed on a piece of stone, enraptured with making a killing device. Q’wati asked the beaver for its plan, and when the beaver responded, saying it planned to kill Q’wati with the weapon, Q’wati took the stone and stabbed the beaver in the tail. From then on, the beaver would live in the water, and slap the liquid with its tail.

As Q’wati continued along the river, he found it deserted, and so he decided to create people. He rubbed his hands together, dropping skin cells into the water, until people appeared; they became the Queets.

He continued on until he came across a pair of wolves. Q’wati believed that animals were less intelligent than the humans he desired to create. So he soon transformed these wolves into men, naming them the Quileute people. Because they were descended from wolves, he knew they’d be brave and strong, and with his help, their people grew and prospered as he continued to watch over them—the guardian of the pack.

Haisla Tribe The raven is a popular creature used

in many Northwestern tribes’ stories.

For the Haisla tribe, the raven is both a cultural hero and a trickster spirit. He is known for his irresponsible and impulsive behavior, and legend has it, when mallard ducks quack, they’re actually laughing about a particularly funny story involving the black-feathered bird.

Late afternoon, the fall air began to chill quickly all around the forest. Weegit, being young and full of curiosity, traveled many distances, enjoying various foods and changing scenery. But as the weather continued to cool, he found himself hungry. It had been days since his last meal.

As he descended onto a lake, searching the water for a tasty trout, Weegit dipped into the water to quench his thirst before he would sit and wait for his meal to swim by. While his beak was deep in the water, a curious sight caught his eye.

It was a truly beautiful creature—with sharp, silvery eyes and glorious black feathers. He sat completely enamored, unmoving. It was a stunning vision, and he couldn’t take his eyes from it. While he continued to stare down at this beauty, he didn’t notice that the top of his beak was still dipped in the water, and that the temperature continued to drop.

Quickly, ice formed on the lake’s surface.

Weegit continued to stare into the creature’s eyes, and noticed he had difficulty seeing.

He thought the striking creature must be blinding him, and he started to panic. He decided he must get away. But, he found he could not lift his head, and that nightfall had settled around the forest. With it, came a thick blanket of ice across the lake, entrapping Weegit.

When the sun took the moon’s place, he heard a loud, scattering of sound. The mallard ducks were now on the lake’s shore. The ducks watched Weegit, laughing loudly at his predicament. Burning waves of embarrassment washed through Weegit’s body, traveling up his feathers.

Their laughter grew, and Weegit tugged: nothing. Finally, filled with shame, the heat flowed all the way to his beak until ice melted around it and freed him.

He tumbled backward, squawking and flapping his wings. He leaped high into the air, eager to escape, but the flock of mallards only laughed louder. To this day, along the shores of lakes and ponds, the mallards still laugh over the silly raven that got stuck in the lake, admiring his own reflection.

Bella Coola (Nuxalk) Tribe This tribe of about 600 resides in British Columbia, and describes the existence of the

boq. It resembles a man, much like Sasquatch, and legend has it, the boq roams the British Columbia area with its supernatural powers.

Fearlessly, a Bella Coola man, his wife and child went camping in the Bay of the Thousand Islands—an area said to be filled with boqs. Sounds of the night haunted the man, and though the man called out to the creatures to retreat, the noise of crashing trunks and roars grew nearer.

As the sounds became fiercer, the man grabbed his family and retreated toward the canoe, shouting, “Go away or you shall feel my power!” But the boqs continued their approach, running up and down the shoreline, although the man only saw the vague outline of their form. Though the air was calm, the canoe began to roll and thrash, as if in violent sea waters. The family tried to escape, but the oar struck bottom. They were in the middle of the channel, where water was supposed to be at its deepest.

He looked to the skies and the cascading mountains, which seemed to be growing higher and higher. The boqs, with their supernatural powers, raised the mountain ranges and nearly drained the river of its water. The man jumped out of his canoe, the water only reaching to his knees, and took his family to Restoration Bay. It is said that Restoration Bay may be home to the boqs, and anyone who challenges their strength may have to contend with their supernatural powers, much like the man and his family did.

Umpqua Tribe This tribe was the first Oregon group to sign a federal treaty, back in 1853. Their ties

to the state run deep because legend has it, they were involved with the creation of Crater Lake back when man and animal were united.

At one point, in the farthest reaches of history, man and animal spoke the same language. They lived in the land of the Umpquas, along the bank of a river. At that time, the mountain was high and powerful, covered in snow with meadows and strong trees below. Here lived the bear, the deer, the panther and the elk. All animal-people were friends with man-people.

But an evil chief grew amongst the creatures, claiming to have more power than Old Man God, who was Chief of the World. He put bad thoughts in man’s mind, telling man to kill animal, and the animal-people grew scared.

The animals sought help from their Great Spirit, Tamanous. Tamanous counseled the animal-people, and instructed them to leave the dangerous land. They didn’t want to leave, but were afraid to disobey.

Old Man Chief didn’t want the animal-people to leave either, but each animal started to disappear: the bear, the eagle, the wolf, the fish and the bird. Old Man Chief raised his arms to the sky, demanding Tamanous to come down. The two fought, and a great wind came from the top of the mountain. Trees fell and man-people couldn’t breathe with the hot wind. They called for rain, but the top of the mountain spit fire. The mountaintop flew into the air, and sat down on the earth: the mountain became flat.

A long time passed, and the hole filled with water. The man-people all perished. Tamanous swore to put their spirits in the bottom of the hole because he deemed them all to be evil. With the man-people gone, the animal-people returned, but they were lonely.

They begged their God for the return of the man-people. Tamanous obliged, but set a punishment: man and animal would never speak the same language again.

The man-people came back; they were Indians.

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• Don’t beat yourself up. Rather than wallowing in guilt, accept that what’s done is done, and start a new day with better choices.

• Start this new day with a healthy breakfast, to kick off a day of keeping your hunger under control.

• Make an exercise pact with yourself, taking it just one day at a time. Once the deal is made, surround yourself with encouragement: I can do this!

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More Treat, Less Trick

Trick-or-treating is oftentimes the best part of Halloween for kids, but it can be a bit nerve-racking for parents because of safety concerns. Easy things to implement to make strolling through the neighborhood safer include: reflective tape on bags or costumes so cars can see you, carrying a flashlight, wearing well-fitted masks and costumes to avoid tripping, eating only factory-wrapped treats and above all, not letting your kids go trick or treating alone, even if they are “old enough.” Happy candy hunting, everyone!

—Katie Anderson Barth, Recreation Director

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By Allyson Marrs It’s that spooky time of year where sweet children become little goblins or powerful superheroes; it’s when the full moon transforms mom into a 1950s starlet and dad into a cartoon. Glowing pumpkin faces lead you up unknown paths, where bowls of candy wait at the end, and children scream in delight—or is it terror?

It’s that time of year when a basketball gym becomes a carnival, and the staff you know like family is suddenly a group of extras from the “Thriller” video—unrecognizable. The Bellevue Club Halloween Carnival is imminent. On Friday, Oct. 26, come for games, crafts, prizes and bouncy houses.

If you’re looking for a new identity to wear for the night, and are still stumped, try one of the ideas below—some, you can even make yourself. Just steer clear of using maple syrup as an adhesive for fake hair, wolf man.

• “Game of Thrones” and “Mad Men” are huge right now. It seems the past is all anyone can talk about in the present.

Whether it’s a medieval king with layers of fur and a sword, or a New York ad man with a well-fitted suit and an Old Fashioned, the ideas are anything but old and boring.

• A great DIY idea for any “Up!” fans would involve a cardboard box, some paint and a bouquet of balloons. Paint the box to resemble the house in the movie, leave a hole to step into and then tie the balloons to the chimney. You can also alter this by using a basket and throwing on some pilot goggles. Suddenly, you’re a hot-air balloon pilot.

• If Halloween is a big event in your house, go back to the land of turkey legs, where the only things bigger than goblets of mead were the dresses. Lavish, floor-length gowns are showstoppers, but you might want to bypass the corset.

• For a time-traveling DIY option, a sheet and some rope will transform you into a Greek God or Goddess. There are plenty of online tutorials showing how to wrap a toga, and if you’re extra crafty, jewels and embroidery can add some glamour. Just be wary of Brutus; rumor is he gets jealous easily.

• An easy idea for dad: the Old Spice guy.

Who doesn’t love those commercials?

All you need is a speed stick, some linen pants (or towel) and a pastel cardigan to throw around your shoulders. So fresh!

• For a family, it’s always fun to coordinate. “Toy Story” is a kid-friendly idea with a bunch of easy options. Mom and dad can go as Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head, and the kids can dress as Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Bo Peep, Rex, Hamm, Slinky Dog, Aliens or even Etch.

Something Different • The baby in your family is cute, right?

Dress him or her up as a button and the cuteness can’t be denied.

• The jokester in your family can get into many sticky situations. With a childsize chair strapped to his head and his body tucked into a pink jumpsuit, his version of gum under a chair will be simple, and maybe a little silly.

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• What’s scarier than one jellyfish? A whole family of them! You can buy or make these costumes for the whole family, using cardboard or clear garbage bags. For added fun, dress the littlest one in a Dory or Nemo outfit.

Whichever you decide to wear, the Halloween Carnival is sure to be a fun night. Just make sure that on Friday, Oct. 26, from 6-8:30 p.m., you show up in something. Dinner won’t be served, but there will be plenty of food specials available in Splash, Splash Alley and Luna.

Tickets are $15 for ages 3 and older, and adults/kids younger than 2 are free.

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All About Attitude

By Allyson Marrs You’re your worst critic. A big part of living well and getting healthy is starting with your attitude and feelings about yourself. It’s easy to get lost in perceived imperfections and nitpick all of the little things until exhaustion sets in, but simply put, it’s unhealthy behavior.

Exercise and eating well are, of course, huge contributing factors to getting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. However, the little things matter too, and a little dose of narcissism can go a long way in building your confidence. Just make sure this positive attitude is coming from a sane place: I want to be healthy, and not, I need to look like a runway model, male or female.

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“Insecurity and low self-esteem can have severe consequences; a lifetime of this can show up in a stalled career, unhappy and unsatisfying relationships and even depression,” said Bellevue Club Life Coach Page Temple. “The first steps to changing a pattern of behavior or thinking is to create a different one, and then support it with daily reinforcement.”

It’s ok to be a bit body-conscious; we all are, but ask yourself if it’s for the right reasons. Did you eat a big dinner the night before and now you’re feeling guilty? That can be ok, but don’t skip breakfast because of it. Are your pants a little tight and you’re feeling bummed?

Yeah, sure, it can be disheartening to feel your body change in ways you don’t want it to, but don’t cut out an entire food group in retaliation.

When you enjoy your accomplishments (saying no to a second helping, or running a faster mile) positive thinking will easily come your way and keep on coming. Sometimes, you have to be your biggest cheerleader.

People spend so much time determining all of the many things they could be doing better, or agonizing over body “flaws” that if fixed, would surely make them live a better life. This isn’t rational.

The finish line needs to be redefined. It’s about what works for you and your body, and your schedule and goals.

If you’re struggling with trying to push past your limitations, or need help defining goals that are both attainable and healthy, set up a consultation with our award-winning Wellness Program.

We offer personal training, cardiovascular consultations, nutritional counseling and even life coaching. Jason Kennedy, Wellness Coordinator, is available at jasonk@ bellevueclub.com or 425.688.3461. You can also contact fitness@bellevueclub. com to inquire about our accredited personal trainers.

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BC Tennis Teams Serve Up Sectionals

by Allyson Marrs Two Bellevue Club tennis teams took sectional titles in August, with both the women’s 3.0 Hungry Bears and the men’s 2.5 Honey Badgers dominating the courts. Later this month, they’re on to nationals in Tucson, Ariz. Like usual, ladies first.

Hungry Bears

Most of the ladies on this team have been together for more than a year, and during the 2011 season, they missed playoffs by one match, solidifying their desire to get back on the court and give the other teams plenty of “love.”

Of the new team, co-captain Michelle Snyder said, “We added some strong new players to help fill in our weaknesses, and everyone got to work with a single goal in mind: to make it to the playoffs.”

The ladies supported each other through sectionals, and their doubles team didn’t

lose a single set throughout the match.

“This team was there to win and everyone at the event knew it,” Michelle said.

But something that really made the Hungry Bears stick out, even to one of the tournament chairs, was their embodiment of friendly, competitive fun. “She pulled me aside and said how thrilled she was that we had won. Our team had embodied the spirit of this tournament, and she was so happy we were successful.”

All of this led to a great time, and, of course, great wins.

But the team is shifting its focus to nationals. The round-robin-style tournament will have four pools, with the winner of each pool advancing to the semifinals, which is the Hungry Bears’ goal: make it to the semifinals. “Of course, we have our eyes on the prize of the championship, and every player on this team is working hard to make that happen,” Michelle said.

The ladies are thankful for their coaches Kale Kowalski and Becky Evans for helping get them to this level, and also

to Brian Nash and Mike Merz for their dedication to the program. “The Bellevue Club tennis community has been amazing and so supportive of this journey,” Michelle said. “We are so grateful for all the wonderful people who have helped to make this happen.”

Honey Badgers

This eclectic group of funny men has made it further than any one of them expected. Recently formed in January 2012, they’ve come a long way in a short time with the help of coach and BC Tennis Director Brian Nash. “The team has grown in both skills and strategies, and most of all, in team camaraderie,” Brian said.

The team’s overall win came down to a final doubles match tiebreaker, with a big audience and heavy pressure. But Badgers don’t break, and they took the win.

The men had plenty of fun along the way; although, they missed the opening ceremony and feared getting disqualified before the first can of balls were even opened. “We were acting like the Bad News Bears of tennis,” said team captain John Hannah.

When asked about team hopes for nationals, John simply said, “Win the whole thing.” They’ve been practicing daily, sometimes even twice, and are excited to get back in front of their competition.

“For us, it’s a victory just getting to nationals, considering we were a wild card entry into sectionals,” John said.

Coach Brian thinks it has a lot to do with the team’s drive. “Practice has been taken up several levels since winning sectionals. I couldn’t be prouder of them.”

Whether the Badgers dominate nationals like their namesake dominates the wild, they’re going to have a good time. “We have all become good friends over the last few months and it has been an amazing experience,” John said. “It has also been a fantastic introduction to tennis for all of us and a sport that most of us will continue to play for the rest of our lives.”

The Results

Hungry Bears BC vs. Club Green Meadows: 4-1 BC vs. Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club: 5-0 BC vs. Spokane Club (finals): 4-1 Honey Badgers BC vs. AV Aces: 3-0 BC vs. Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club: 2-1 BC vs. Dalles Fitness and Court Club (finals): 2-1

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2012 MXD Championship

For the eighth consecutive year, the Bellevue Club has hosted the region’s premier mixed doubles tennis tournament— MXD—bringing teams from all over the area together in spirited competition.

The Bellevue Club and Central Park Tennis Club hosted the event July 27-29, with four divisions of play filled with 225 entries. They took to the courts in firstmatch consolation format—ensuring each team at least two matches during the tournament.

The highlight of the event was the player party and auction at the Bellevue Club on Saturday evening. The Club served a delicious dinner buffet, complemented by outstanding beer donated by Ninkasi. The 200 guests were treated to an inspiring tennis exhibition showcasing the talent of the Bellevue Club’s Zuzana Brogdon and Brian Murphy vs. Katherine Costain and Doug McLaughlin.

The evening ran smoothly thanks to the talents of emcee Joyce Taylor.

What may have been the most important part of the off-court action was the outpouring of support for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Kylie McLaughlin and Bellevue Club member Nick Alling inspired the group with their stories of living with type-1 diabetes. The auction and fund-a-cure raised more than $37,000 for this worthy organization.

After so many compliments and much praise for a job well-done, the MXD team hopes to continue to make this tournament the social tennis event of the summer. A special thank-you goes to Julie Wheadon and the Board of Central Park Tennis Club for graciously co-hosting the tournament. Of course, many thanks to all the participants whose time and talent helped make MXD a success!

Results Open Consolation: Catherine Green/ Lawrence Chan def. Susan Fascitelli/ Derek Gates 6-3, 6-2

6.0: Heather Watts/Chris Bingham def. Cindy Goetzmann/ James Owen 6-3, 6-0

7.0: Renee/Jesse Stanley def.

Sarah Martin/Bill Popp Jr. 6-1, 5-7, 11-9

Open: Erika Takeuchi/Jeff Servoss def. Atchara Wannachinda/Phil Ansdell 6-3, 6-4

8.0 Consolation: Beth Hom/Derek Gates def. Michelle Neal/Tom Rude 5-5 retired 7.0 Consolation: Cindy Goetzmann/ Scott Griff def. Mari/Robert Moline 6-4, 5-7, 10-7 6.0 Consolation: Kin Lam/Chuck Chao def. Denise/Dan Stumpf 6-3, 6-4

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cl a s ses & eve n t s

Upcoming Events Recreation Family Gym Night Friday, Oct. 5, 5:30-8 p.m.

Family Float-In Movie Night: “Monsters vs. Aliens” Friday, Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m.

Family Pumpkin Carving Thursday, Oct. 18, 6:30-8 p.m. $35 for adult/child pair, $10/each additional child Kids’ Night Out: Costume Party Friday, Oct. 19, 6-9 p.m. $33/member Halloween Carnival Friday, Oct. 26, 6-8:30 p.m. $15/ages 3 & older, parents, ages 2 and younger/free Session 2 Classes Begin Monday, Oct. 29

Fitness Feldenkrais Workshop: Flexible Hips and Back Saturday, Oct. 6, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., $35/member, $42/guest of member Ski Conditioning Begins Monday, Oct. 15, see GPX schedule FREE for GPX members, $6.50 dropin

Aquatics Session 2 Classes Begin Monday, Oct. 29

mingle Overcoming Adversity: Speaker Maureen Manley Monday, Oct. 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $20 Tea Blending Class Tuesday, Oct. 2, 7-8:30 p.m., $45

taste October Birthday Month in Polaris Grill Begins Monday, Oct. 1

Tennis BC/ Mercer Island Country Club Tennis Tournament Friday, Oct. 12-Sunday, Oct. 21 $25/event

Comedy Night with Brad Upton and Rodney Sherwood Friday, Oct. 5, 8-10 p.m., $20 Stand Out from the Crowd Class Wednesday, Oct. 10, 6-7:30 p.m., $15 Chips for Charity Casino Night Thursday, Oct. 11, 6-9 p.m., $20 Jump-Start Your Career Class Monday, Oct. 15, 6-9 p.m., $10

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Dream Class: Paranormal and Nightmares Thursday, Oct. 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $15 Whisky Dinner at Seattle Tennis Club Friday, Oct. 19, 6-10 p.m., $95 Wine and Art Event Tuesday, Oct. 23, 6-9 p.m., $45 Networking with Ease Class Wednesday, Oct. 24, 6-8 p.m., $20 Free! Trivia Night in Cosmos Tuesday, Oct. 30, 7-9 p.m.

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.

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

cl a s ses & eve n t s Private Dance Lessons (all ages) Private Basketball Lessons (7+) Karate Club (7+) Guitar Lessons (9+)

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Experience a variety of haunts, including an indoor 3D haunted experience at Craven Farm in Snohomish. hauntednightmare.com

Running during the last half of October, this haunted house at the Nile Country Club in Mountlake Terrace has family fun hours and “full scare” hours. nilehauntedhouse.com

7 St alker Farms

Located in Snohomish, Stalker Farms has four activities: a corn maze; The Last Laugh, a carnival-themed haunt; Field of Screams and the Hunt for Zombies Ride, a chance to destroy zombies with glow-in-the-dark paintballs. stalkerfarms.com

Haunted T rail s 2 Museum 1Bastyr University once again creates a of Fright scary experience for those 8 years and Spend Halloween with the entire family at the Museum of Flight. museumofflight.org

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