Reflections: February 2012

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Better Together

Gastronomy’s favorite duo, bottled and sliced

Pet Lovin’

During this month of love, dote some extra attention on your furriest, and cuddliest, family members

Holiday Rewind

Take a look through our Gingerbread House Decorating and Children’s Holiday Party photo reviews

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O N T H E C O V ER | Pet Lovin’ BC Members share photos of their furry friends in honor of National Pet Month.

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Better Together Create a savory pairing with these wine and cheese suggestions from Woodinville Wine Country chefs.

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Holiday Rewind A snapshot of the memories made at the Club this past holiday season.

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Putting Your Heart First Master culinary skills that will please both your stomach and your ticker.

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Letters of Love The pen is mighty—and romantic when used to dote on your loved one.

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Employee Spotlight Meet BC’s Financial Manager Jeff Ohlstrom.

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Idea in Hand Members Amy Roberts and Kea Rensch took their ideas and slung them over their shoulders.

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Wellness Warrior This month’s warrior has been working hard for three years.

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Everyday Heart Health Simple ways to be proactive with your health and to recognize the signs of heart disease.

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Upfront

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Body | Mind

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Calendar

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Photo Review

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Community

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Classes & Events

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Business Connect 43

Classifieds

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Uncorked

Editor’s Picks

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Cover: Grab the cork and the grater for these wine and cheese pairings.

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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 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 Member Events Director Kaarin Keil

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eauty is indefinable.

However, it’s described in dozens of different ways. It’s internal, it’s external, it’s an attitude, it’s a behavior, it’s a movement and it’s natural. At The Spa, we’re trying to create a feeling—whether it’s through a pedicure, a facial, a body treatment or a restoring peel—to enhance the natural properties of everyone’s personal best.

To better highlight your natural beauty, The Spa is adopting more organic treatments and products to use during our body treatments.

When you come in for a firming body wrap, a re-mineralizing and moisturizing body wrap or even a contouring detox body wrap, you’ll be receiving the best in biodynamic skin care and organic ingredients. The Spa proudly uses Red Flower products.

All Red Flower products are completely vegetarian and never tested on animals. Fresh flowers are bottled and blended in purity with locations in Oregon and California, so they’re not traveling far. The skin line incorporates an organic acid found in cheese and wine— potassium sorbate—and various milk and sugar enzymes. All are 100 percent free of synthetic fragrances and dyes.

Red Flower bottles nature, and your skin will feel the difference. You are what you put on your body, and with all-natural ingredients, you and your skin will

feel better. With fewer chemicals, these ingredients are also better for the environment.

It’s our commitment to you to continually provide the best in skin care—the most natural and toxin-free options— because feeling great on the outside helps you feel great on the inside.

All of The Spa’s body wraps begin with a fullbody exfoliation using organic body scrubs. To end the soothing 80 minutes, your massage therapist will apply hydrating body milk for maximum relaxation.

To lessen the effects of the final days of winter, our pine-exfoliating treatment beats dry skin and is infused with endorphin-releasing aromatherapy. You’ll be able to head into spring refreshed— with your skin glowing with all-natural moisturizers. It’s one of many ways that The Spa is improving and updating its products and services.

Take a break for an hour or two and indulge and revitalize. We’ll be here.

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Round-Robin Squash

Men’s Tennis Night

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Super Bowl Party Water Runner

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Zumba

Water Runner

Karate Club

Story Time

Inflatable Obstacle Course

Open Climb

Mixed Doubles Night

Jump-Start Your Career Change

Private Tour of BAM

Float-In Movie Night

Ladies’ Tennis Night

Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill

Men’s Tennis Night

Oyster Fest

Story Time

Round-Robin Squash

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Toddler Open Play Ladies’ Tennis Night

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VALENTINE’S DAY Hot Power Hour Yoga Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill

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Young Professionals Social

Zumba

Men’s Tennis Night

Open Climb

Mixed Doubles Night

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Round-Robin Squash

Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill

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Hot Power Hour Yoga

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Bridge Classes Begin

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Karate Club Inflatable Obstacle Course Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill

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Wine Event with Walla Walla Wineries Kids’ Night Out: Under the Sea Mixed Doubles Night

Karate Club Inflatable Obstacle Course Heart-Healthy Cooking with Chef Paul and Cindy Farricker Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill

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PRESIDENTS’ DAY

MARDI GRAS

Mid-Winter Break Camps Begin

Hot Power Hour Yoga

Toddler Open Play

Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill

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Session 4 Classes Begin Toddler Open Play Ladies’ Tennis Night

Opera Event with Bravo Men’s Tennis Night

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Time Management with Innovatively Organized Round-Robin Squash Zumba

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Family Gym Night Mixed Doubles Night

Karate Club Feldenkrais: Healthy Hips and Backs Inflatable Obstacle Course Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill

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Trivia Night Hot Power Hour Yoga

New Member Reception

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

Super Bowl party

Sunday, Feb. 5, game time, $17, BC

Get ready for some football, friends and food while enjoying the game on the big screens.

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NW Flower and garden show

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Stop and smell the roses and view 30 fullscale, beautiful gardens by top designers.

Meet “Wine Trails of Washington” author Steve Roberts and taste a few of Walla Walla’s finest bottles.

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BAM Opens its Doors to BC Join the Bellevue Club for a private tour of the Bellevue Arts Museum during the final days of the George Nelson exhibit. The tour will be docent-led, engaging members in a conversation about the architectural marvels of the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s.

It’s been heralded as a philosophical look into the times with as much style as AMC’s “Mad Men.” Seemingly mundane office supplies—desks, chairs, storage units and even American flags—are transformed into abstract displays packed full of sensory details.

The colorful mid-century modern designs were part of an George Nelson: Architect, Writer, Designer, Teacher is on view at BAM until Feb. 12.

aesthetic that the late Nelson created through a modular, radical rethinking of the use of spaces. Nelson was trained as an architect, among other stints as a writer, a lecturer and a photographer, and actually invented furniture through his designs that we use today—the L-shaped desk was his work.

The exhibit on display at BAM features more than 220 objects, from clocks and films to a full-scale partial reconstruction of Nelson’s work for the American National Exhibition in Moscow in 1959.

Privately explore one of the most comprehensive portraits of George Nelson on Thursday, Feb. 9.

Transportation from the Bellevue Club will leave at 1:45 p.m. Registration is $10, which includes both the transportation and tour. Contact Member Events Director Kaarin Keil at kaarink@bellevueclub.com or at 425.455.3384 to reserve your spot.

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Getting Off the Bench

by Allyson Marrs The times have changed. Job opportunities are at an all-time low, which leaves many people feeling stuck at current positions for fear of losing a job altogether. Then there’s the task of the hunt itself. Job pools are deep and ever expanding, and your online presence is becoming an important aspect to the whole process.

Sometimes it takes an experi-

enced third party to break down the fears and help zero in on the right opportunities. Elizabeth Atcheson of Blue Bridge Coaching will be hosting a special event at the Bellevue Club on Feb. 8 to help all those who are in transition, between jobs or are changing careers. “It’s a process filled with self-examination and creativity,” Elizabeth said. “It’s a critically important time for people to clarify their values.”

Elizabeth has been an official career coach since 2001 and got into the business for the challenge. “I love the process of helping people grapple with these tough questions and teaching them how to develop a strategy that makes sense both for them and in the current economic context,” she said.

Her background is in marketing and communications, which she brings into perspective during her sessions. With the increasing importance of an online profile, she highlights various networking strategies. “Job-seekers have to have everything going for them,” she said, “from the compelling cover letter, LinkedIn profile, informational interviewing and more. If even one of these elements is not the best it can be, you won’t get into the interview pool for that job you thought sounded perfect for you.”

During the workshop, members will complete self-assessments and leave with a framework to better transition into a fulfilling career. Elizabeth will teach you how to market yourself and your skills and how to find and land a job you love.

The event will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 6-9 p.m. If you’d like to attend, contact Member Events Director Kaarin Keil at kaarink@bellevueclub. com or 425.455.3384. Registration is $10.

Upcoming Events

at the Bellevue Club • Feb. 15: Young Professionals Social, 5:30 p.m., free • Feb. 19: Women’s Night Out, 6 p.m., moms $19, daughters $5 • Feb. 23: Time Management with Innovatively Organized, 6:30 p.m., $15 • Feb. 29: New Member Reception, 5:30 p.m., free 10 |

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Valentine’s Day, show off some culinary know-how by preparing a delicious, romantic meal for your loved one that just happens to be heart healthy, too.

On Feb. 18, Executive Chef Paul Marks and Registered Dietitian Cindy Farricker are hosting a can’t-miss cooking and dining experience from noon3 p.m. in Polaris Grill. Chef Paul will share his techniques for full-flavored heart-healthy cooking, and Cindy will discuss why his ingredient substitutions add magic to the nutritional profile of the featured dishes.

Participants will go behind the scenes with Chef Paul to master professional cooking techniques while Cindy will offer a new perspective on how to modify food choices for a healthy heart. The class will be followed by a lunch with Paul and Cindy, featuring a selection of foods prepared in the class and wine selected to complement the meal. There will also be an opportunity to engage in an open discussion with the presenters.

The cooking class costs $55/ person. Space is limited and reservations are required. Contact Tricia Loomis at 425.688.3172 or email wellness@ bellevueclub.com to reserve your spot.

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Letters of Love

grace your lady with a romantic gesture. Ladies, you aren’t exempt either.

Show your man some love!

• The key to a great love letter is sincerity and personality. Why are you writing the letter? Answering this first will keep it all in perspective.

• Recall your most cherished memories with her. Perhaps it’s when you met, or it’s just a silly detail from a random Tuesday that still makes you smile.

Either way, recounting small details reminds you both how far you’ve come.

• Express your love by relaying the specific attributes that your partner possesses. The more genuine and specific you are, the more impact it will have.

• One of the most important things to include is a reaffirmation of your love and commitment. This can be as basic as you like, as long as it’s sincere.

By Allyson Marrs Pouring your heart from pen to paper has long since been replaced by text message quips. Love letters seem as ancient as the quills we imagine they were written with. But people, ahem, men, tend to forget the impact a form of emotional expression can have on a person—when done meaningfully. True love letters, special notes laced with romantic authenticity, are a lost art form.

Not every man is Shakespeare, but following a few simple guidelines should be enough to get the serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine running, untangling jumbled thoughts so as to

If you’re still struggling during the process, here are a few inspired words: “I wake filled with thoughts of

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Pet Lovin’ our pet is your buddy.

Y Your pet loves you unconditionally and selflessly,

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Your pet provides the ultimate comfort and support, even when you weren’t sure you needed it.

On a cold winter day, they snuggle up next to you. They sense your sadness and do their best to help. They even make you laugh—sometimes harder— than your best friend does.

Whether your friend is a dog, cat, hamster, horse, fish or bunny, there’s a special day to say thank you!

Feb. 20 is Love Your Pet Day, the official day to rub his belly a little longer, let her sleep on the couch a bit later and throw in a couple extra handfuls of food.

No matter your animal(s) of choice, chances are, it’s been there for you during your most stressful times.

Bellevue Club members took the time to share their photos of the ones that make their homes a little warmer and a whole lot more fun.

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Photo credits clockwise, starting at top left: Helen Lee; Gwen Nagano; Gwen Nagano; Gretchen Wittenberg; Helen Lee; Kerry Leach; Valerie Parrish; Valerie Parrish

More pet photos on page 18.

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Photo credits clockwise, starting at top left: Judy Sidell; Michael Gardner; Valerie Parrish; Graham Albertini; Susan Ershler; Susan Ershler; Franklin Fite; Maryam Yousefian.

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Pop the Bubbly

By Joyce Combs It stems from royalty, once signifying power and prestige in the 17th century.

Clever advertising, even back then, catapulted this beverage into nobility, immortalizing it as the drink of choice during various festivities.

Classic competition and unfavorable climate challenges played a part in creating the sparkling wine. And with the addition of sugar during the fermentation process, the delicious drink soon fell to mass markets.

There are laws in place worldwide about the term “Champagne,” referring to Champagne, France, and label usage of the city’s name or the more general term, “Sparkling Wine.”

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier are the most-common grapes used in the production of Champagne, giving it its sweet or dry taste. The drink gets a bad rep for its many delicious calories, caused by the addition of yeast and rock sugar during the second fermentation process.

It’s a mildly long process, actually, taking roughly three years to mature when sealed with the signature crown cap.

Minute details or not, this wine is typically associated with New Year’s and romantic occasions (Valentine’s Day looms). In actuality, it pairs well with a variety of food and should be sipped more often—perhaps even, every day.

When enjoying a bottle during your Monday-night dessert course, or your Wednesday steak dinner, there are a few “rules.” First, it should take seven turns when undoing the wire cage. Second, to avoid sending the cork flying past your guests’ heads, hold it in place while rotating the bottle at an angle. Your thumb should always remain on top of the cork until it’s open. It may not have as exciting of an unveiling—it should sound like a whisper—but there will be less spillage, thus more Champagne to fill the flutes.

Polaris Grill offers some fine selections of the bubbly, from the Schramsberg Blanc Del Blancs Brut ’07 (California) to Dom Perignon ’02 (Champagne, France). Stop by for a glass, or a bottle, and make any day a celebration.

Joyce Combs is the Purchasing Manager at the Bellevue Club.

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Idea in Hand

By Allyson Marrs

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ent-up energy can lead to a lot of things. It can lead to excessive cleaning, a four-hour workout or even a craft project that Martha Stewart would be jealous of. It can lead to aching joints itching to engage in activity. It can lead to hair standing on its end in anticipation of something great. It can even lead to a whole lot of nothing beyond lounging across a couch, feet wiggling up and down frantically. For members Amy Roberts and Kea Rensch, it led to two different businesses.

Amy and Kea have been friends for years and share many things in common. From similar hobbies and interests to splitting presidential duties on the PTA, the two are inseparable. Even their children are the same ages. But their separate business ventures were completely coincidental.

Perfect strangers helped encourage Amy to take her idea to the mass level. She created and sewed her own environmentally friendly bag that served the exact purpose she found lacking in other products. It wasn’t until a few passersby asked her where they could find one just like it, that she started asking questions herself.

Meanwhile, Kea was left perpetually frustrated from always sacrificing one thing or another when it came to her totes.

Either the bottom got wet, the straps were uncomfortable or her cell phone ended up lost in the abyss of the bottom of the bag. She had her own ideal perfectly sketched in her mind, but it was a matter of making the sketch tangible and comfy enough to throw across her shoulder.

Neither woman knew what the other had been planning until a shared dinner. Amy asked

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Kea’s husband—who’s in the apparel industry—for advice to make her bag a reality. Confused, he asked if she was talking about Kea’s product. “We kind of looked at each other and were like, ‘what are you doing?’ ” laughed Kea. From there, they started the process, each choosing separate manufacturers and marketing different products.

Amy’s Libby Green (libbygreen.com) bag was inspired by her home state of Wyoming. “I grew up in a very outdoorsy, nature community,” she said. Not only did she want her bags to help replace the use of plastic, but she wanted them to be green, too, made from 80 percent post-consumer material.

She considers both herself and her bags “light green.”

The totes are made from recycled PET water bottles, which follows the company’s mission of saying no to plastic and reusing earth’s natural resources. “I figured if I could take a tiny step myself then others could, too,” she said. “Everything could add up to something larger, and I want to help others change their behaviors.”

Amy acknowledges that living a greener life is just that—a lifestyle choice. “I wanted to make a change in my behavior environmentally and lessen my carbon footprint,” she said.

The totes come in a variety of colors and patterns and are sold in sets of three. The designs are Amy’s original sketches that she hand draws and has digitized for fabric printing. Inside pockets make it easy to stow the bags in one another and under a car seat. “I figured if I made something I really like, I would actually get it out and carry it into the store,” said Amy. “I wanted them to be cute to boot,” she laughed.

Kea’s company Merin Designs (merindesigns.com) was based out of need. She desperately wanted a particular product, and so she created it. “I think the only reason it got this far was because I wanted this product so bad. In order to make something work, you have to believe in it and want it yourself that you keep going down that path. Otherwise, there are so many roadblocks,” she said.

She did everything by gut feel and has been happy with the results. Her totes come in a variety of sizes, all with the signature thick, waterproof bottom. Her goal was to make the bag utilitarian but beautiful, large but organized and thick but pliable.

The bags have multiple pockets to keep wet and dry items separated, and the canvas is easily packable.

It took her two years to put the vision into something tangible.

“Mothers always ask how we did it,” said Kea. “The bottom line is, if you have something you really want to do, if it’s that important to you, just make it happen.”

Both Kea and Amy have each other’s bags.

Starting a business from nothing was a difficult process for each of them, but it was made that much easier by going through it with a friend. “It was kind of a handholding experience the whole way,” said Amy. Their businesses launched only months apart in 2008. “We’ve certainly made mistakes and learned a ton. That’s what makes it fun in the end,” said Amy. Merin Designs is found exclusively online, and Libby Green is sprinkled throughout markets, but also sold predominately online.

Although there’s always the nagging fear that it may end at any moment, both women continue to trust in the value of their product. “Stop thinking about the fear and just do it,” said Kea. “You do it because you believe in it.”

Kea

Amy

Five Reflections Favorite Activity at the Club Kea: Yoga Amy: Pilates Favorite Book Kea: “Eat, Pray, Love” by Elizabeth Gilbert Amy: “The Brothers K” by David James

Duncan Perfect Day Kea: Skiing and coming home to a really nice

dinner and glass of wine.

Amy: Skiing all day then relaxing by the fire.

Something You’re Afraid Of Kea: Not doing what I really want to do with

my life.

Amy: Sharks and birds.

Memorable Piece of Advice: Kea: Pretend that everything you say will be

printed on the front page of the paper.

Amy: She believed she could, so she did.

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hroughout history, there have been dozens of famous pairs: Adam and Eve during the beginning of time, Antony and Cleopatra in 36 B.C., Robin Hood and Maid Marian in the 15th century, John Lennon and Yoko Ono in the 1960s and, of course, in the 21st century, Edward Cullen and Bella Swan.

While some of these couplings were as natural as nature itself, others caused an uproar (and a band’s downfall, according to some fans) with their seemingly different characteristics. But, as Paula Abdul and MC Skat Kat once said, opposites attract.

So, while some may continue to argue that pairing wine and cheese together is unusual and an affront to gastronomy, others will take note of their many variations, relishing in the ever-changing and bold flavors.

Below are the chefs’ recommendations, paired with a famous couple matching the characteristics.

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This pairing is classic, and it took time to get it right.

“What could be a more classical combination than wine and cheese?” asked Bellevue Club Executive Chef Paul Marks. His favorite pairing is Mountain Gorgonzola with a bottle of Cesari Mara Vino di Ripasso from Italy. The cheese is Lombardy, and the longer it ages, the stronger the taste.

The cheese is prepared with alternating layers of hot and cold curd, which forces the layers to pull apart, leaving pockets for mold to grow. It takes an average of three to five months to age, which can leave the taste mild and creamy or lead to stronger flavors.

The full-bodied red wine has notes of plums and cherries with a scent of figs and honey. It’s not overpowering, and it offers a long finish. “Keep in mind that the purpose of the wine is to give harmony to the taste of the cheese and to prolong the pleasure of its taste,” said Paul.

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“I’m a big fan of trial and error,” said Trinity Mack, Resident Chef at Covington Cellars. “Sometimes, it sounds like it’s going to be a good idea, but there could be one ingredient that offsets it. That’s why it’s important to pair it beforehand and taste it.”

One of her favorite pairings includes a bit of spice with the nice. She takes the Cellars’ 2009 Viognier and matches it with a goat cheese. But, to make the goat cheese a bit softer, she mixes in some cream cheese. For some added fun, she rolls it into a truffle, some Cajun-spiced candied peanuts and tops it with a lime-leaf gastrique drizzle.

It’s an interesting pairing—the Viognier containing notes of pineapple and grapefruit with a ripe pear and honey finish—but it follows Trinity’s rule. “Never pair an item that’s sweeter than the wine,” she said. “One shouldn’t outshine the other, but they should blend together smoothly.”

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No matter the recommendations, chefs and winemakers agree that finding a pairing is about adventure and education. There may not be a right or wrong answer, but taste buds will pop with flavor when the bottle and curd meet deliciously in the middle.

The servers in Polaris Grill are always willing to help you find your match. Experience the perfect pair during the half-price wine nights on both Tuesdays and Saturdays for an even sweeter deal.

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Simple Tools

Heart-disease risk is influenced by lifestyle choices and there have been various dietary recommendations throughout the years. Rather than become frustrated or confused, consider adopting these practical changes.

• Eat less-processed foods. Instead, eat foods as close to their original form as possible: whole grains rather than refined, fresh vegetables rather than canned and whole fruit rather than juice or smoothies.

• Fill half your plate with veggies. Vary the color and take advantage of those that are in season.

• Include fruit. Learn to use it as a sweet treat, avoiding processed bakery goods and confections.

• Eat healthy fats. Include nuts and avocados, and use both olive and canola oils.

• Make almost all your grains whole. Select steel-cut or rolled oats for breakfast, include bulgur, rice, whole-grain couscous or pasta as sides, and select bread and crackers made from whole grains.

—Club Dietitian Cindy Farricker

Make Time to Unwind

Beat Dry Skin

There’s no tougher time for your skin than in the winter. Cold weather leeches water from your body, making your hands, arms and legs appear scaly. To treat your parched skin, make sure to apply moisturizer throughout the day.

Experts say it’s most affective when applied before dryness symptoms occur. Try using lotion three to six times a day for the best results. Small bottles of Phytomer Ultra-Nourishing Body Cream— perfect when on the go during busy winter vacations—can be purchased in the Spa. —Spa Director Katie Greenwood

This time of year is exhausting with dreary, winter days and busy schedules. Moderate exercise is a great way to relieve stress and ease your mind. If you’re lacking energy and motivation to work out, try these simple tricks to get your body ready to go.

• Change into athletic clothing before eating dinner. This will get your mind and body prepared for a post-meal walk.

• Stretch. It will relax your muscles and may even provide a boost to turn that stretch into a lunge.

• Turn up the tunes. It’s really hard not to move when listening to your favorite songs. Just give in.

—Athletic Director Sally Reed

Get Moving to Improve Heart Health

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but you can greatly reduce your risk by adopting an active lifestyle.

Physical activity keeps your weight in check and improves your heart health. Experts recommend 30 minutes of activity, five days a week. If you’re short on time, break the activity up into 10-minute intervals throughout the day.

The gold standard for moderate activity is a brisk walk at a rate of 3 to 4 miles per hour.

If you really want to get your heart pumping and burn calories, try jogging, hiking uphill or playing basketball.

—Overlake Hospital Medical Center

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Not Just the Winter Blues Depression can happen anytime, but some people feel it most during late fall or winter months when there’s less sunlight. Seasonal affective disorder, SAD, often results in low energy, appetite changes, excessive sleepiness, hopelessness and lack of motivation to participate in daily activities.

Fortunately, light therapy, talk therapy and medications are safe and effective treatment options.

If you think you may be suffering from depression or SAD, see your doctor.

—Overlake Hospital Medical Center

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Self-Motivation

By Allyson Marrs Each month, we’ll feature a Bellevue Club member who’s made a change in his or her life with the help of the Club’s Wellness program.

He’s shed 11 inches since he seriously started his journey three years ago. But Oscar Abello is still working hard to attain his goals.

Steadily focused on avoiding any health issues that can come along with age, he’s pushed himself to keep it in perspective. “I have never liked exercise,” he said, “but I recognize that it is essential to a healthy lifestyle. I just have to get past the natural inclination to skip it.”

So, Oscar finds the balance. “For me, it’s a double whammy of food and exercise. It’s more about portion control and eating the right kinds of foods and expanding the variety to keep it interesting. I know I cannot cook something for multiple meals, as I will tend to overeat.

Instead, I only make what I am going to eat for that meal.”

As with any lifestyle change, the process can be difficult—with multiple plateaus and seemingly constant challenges.

One tool to help keep motivated is setting specific goals. Oscar has a weight-loss goal for his 50th birthday, but even if he doesn’t quite reach it, that doesn’t mean he won’t try. “I am giving it a solid effort to get as close to it as possible,” he said.

His personal trainer Karrie Dutton has great fun working with him twice a week. “His favorite workout is the punch with the bands so he can beat up his trainer,” she laughed. “He’s very dedicated and never misses a workout, and he’s a lot of fun to train with!”

When Oscar’s not working with Karrie, he’s doing various cardio or swimming four to five times per week. It’s a continuing process. “You just have to work through it and not get discouraged by temporary setbacks,” he said.

Your body.

Your life.

Six Week Weight Loss and Health Improvement Program Program Benefits: Weight Loss Improved Blood Pressure Improved Cholesterol Improved Blood Sugar Levels Lower Stress Improved Body Image For more information, email wellness@ bellevueclub.com or call 425.688.3461.

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Everyday Heart health The month of February is hearthealth month. So while you’re picking out a personal gift for the person who holds your heart dear, remember to take care of your own ticker.

Typically, men are the designated audience for information regarding heart-

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disease prevention.

But for women older than 45—specifically, post-menopausal women—heart disease knows no gender.

Although each woman will present different symptoms of a heart attack, there are a few commonalities. The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease recommends seeking help the moment your body tells you something is wrong through these indicators: •

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Discomfort, tightness, uncomfortable pressure, fullness or squeezing in the center of the chest lasting more than a few minutes, or it comes and goes.

Crushing chest pain.

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Pressure or pain that spreads to the shoulders, neck, upper back, jaw or arms.

Dizziness or nausea.

Clammy sweats, heart flutters or paleness.

Unexplained feelings of anxiety, fatigue or weakness—especially with exertion.

Stomach or abdominal pain.

Shortness of breath and difficulty breathing.

There is also the rare occasion where women may suffer no pain or other symptoms during an attack. This is why it is crucial to have your doctor perform an EKG or blood-enzyme test on a periodic basis. As an ACSM health-fitness specialist, the Club’s Metabolic Testing Specialist and Cardio Coach, Annelise Digiacomo recognizes that silent heart attacks often accompany a condition called “silent ischemia,” which is a long-term shortage of blood and oxygen to the heart due to the accumulation of plaque in the arteries. A simple cardiac-stress test will help evaluate any problems.

“Your risk for heart disease, diabetes and stroke increases with the number of metabolic risk factors you have,” said Annelise. “In general, a person who has metabolic syndrome is twice as likely to develop heart disease and five times as likely to develop diabetes as someone who doesn’t have metabolic syndrome, which is a group of risk factors.”

One of the easiest ways to keep your ticker ticking flawlessly is to engage in cardiovascular exercise on a regular basis.

Habitual exercise helps strengthen the heart (it is a muscle, after all) and the lungs.

The Wellness Department offers Wellness Evaluations in the form of active and resting Metabolic Tests to help with the process. “It helps us determine physical and nutritional requirements for optimal performance and/or weight management,” said Annelise. These tests help define accurate cardio training zones and thresholds, show where you are most aerobically efficient along with revealing your daily caloric consumption needed just to function on a daily basis.

“With the lab-quality, science-based data we receive, training and nutrition plans can be tailored to fit your individualized health and fitness needs, helping to minimize heart-risk factors to live a longer, healthier life,” said Annelise.

This month—and any other day— take time to educate yourself and your body. The more aware you are, the more your body will pay its thanks.

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at times and terrible at others. And yes, I still peeked at Tamara from over my shoulder. She even came by once to adjust my technique, which, quite honestly, was about seven times less than I was expecting.

There was much more meditation involved in the class than I had been expecting. Like I said, I wasn’t a model student; I opened my eyes every few seconds to make sure the class hadn’t left, paranoid that I might keep them shut too long and find myself alone.

The moves were challenging, and I felt my legs spasm in protest, but the deep stretches were also soothing. One of the steadfast rules of yoga is that it really does take focus. The second you let your mind wander to another task, you lose your balance, and your center falls

to pieces. It took me a few tries to finally master tree pose for this very reason.

Tamara reminded us to breathe out all of life’s little stressors each time we exhaled. It was a welcome reminder. I went into the class with frantic energy—the day’s priorities that awaited me after the class nagging at my brain—but left calm.

For this very reason, I would happily take the class again, showing just how easily I’ll sacrifice pride for peace of mind.

Ready to sweat?

The Bellevue Club GPX program includes more than 75 classes. From water aerobics to meditation, yoga to indoor cycling, there is a class for you. For more information, visit bellevueclub.com/gpx.

Need more?

If you want a more individualized approach this year, the Club’s new Your Body, Your Life program might be for you. It’s a six-week weight-loss and health-improvement program. Call 425.688.3461 for more information.

Finding peace of mind

By Allyson Marrs I’m more than a little uncoordinated. I have no idea what grace means. And balance? I think it’s a myth. So when I was told that I would be participating in yoga, which I consider a hard-to-achieve body art form, I accepted my fate. It was far from my first time, but even when I was trying yoga (I say “trying” because I don’t think I ever actually did it) once a week in high school, I remained awkward and uncomfortable.

Comparing the Monday BC class at noon with Tamara Weiss to the classes I took before wouldn’t exactly be fair. What I engaged in previously was some sort of speed yoga, stressful for the graceless like me. As soon as I molded my body into the awkward position, we were on to the next one. I spent more time hunched uncomfortably, peeking at the instructor from between my legs, under my elbow and upside down than I did actually posing.

Tamara’s class was peaceful and relaxing. We moved at a pace that even I could keep up with. I’m not going to pretend that this made me a perfect student, however. My posing was still awkward

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Upcoming Events Recreation Family Gym Night Friday, Feb. 3 and 24, 5:30-8 p.m.

Family Float-In Movie Night Friday, Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m.

Kids’ Night Out: Under the Sea Friday, Feb. 17, 6-9 p.m. $33/member

Fitness Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga: Law 4 Sunday, Feb. 12, 4-5:30 p.m. $40/member or guest Feldenkrais: Healthy Hips and Back Saturday, Feb. 25, 10-11:30 a.m. $35/member

taste February Birthday Month in Polaris Begins Wednesday, Feb. 1

mingle Super Bowl Party Sunday, Feb. 5, game time! $17 Jump-Start Your Career Change Wednesday, Feb. 8, 6-9 p.m., $10 BAM Private Tour Thursday, Feb. 9, 2 p.m., $10 Oyster Fest Thursday, Feb. 9, 7-8:30 p.m., $35 FREE! Young Professionals Social Wednesday, Feb. 15, 5:30-7 p.m.

Wine Event with Walla Walla Wineries Friday, Feb. 17, 6:30-8 p.m., $25

Opera Event with Bravo Wednesday, Feb. 22, 6:30-9:30 p.m., $10 Time Management with Innovatively Organized Thursday, Feb. 23, 6:30-8 p.m., $15 FREE! Trivia Night Tuesday, Feb. 28, 7-8:30 p.m.

FREE! New Member Reception Wednesday, Feb. 29, 5:30-7 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.

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

Private/Semi-Private Squash Lessons with Ayub Khan FREE! Toddler Open Play (0-5) through May 21, Mondays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. No play on Feb. 20 FREE! Story Time (3-5) through May 25, Fridays, 2:30-3 p.m. No story time on Feb. 24 FREE! Open Climb (4+) through May 25, Fridays, 4 p.m. No open climb on Feb. 24 Private Dance Lessons (all ages) Private Basketball Lessons (7+) Karate Club (7+) Guitar Lessons (9+) Kids’ Night Out (3-10) Racquetball & Squash Ladders To receive your invite, email recreation@bellevueclub.com. school break camps For full information, visit www.bellevueclub.com/youth.

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

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Mixed Doubles Night

Aquatics

See a Group Personal Training or GPX and Conditioning Studio schedule (available at the Athletic Services Desk) for a full list of classes.

Advanced Pilates Mat Hot Yoga 26 Poses

FREE! Inflatable Obstacle Course FREE! Water Runner

Int./Adv. Vinyasa Yoga

Group Swim Lessons For times and reservations, call 425.688.3223.

Junior Tennis Team Junior USTA Program

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Masters Swimming M-F noon-1 p.m.; T/Th 5:45-7 a.m., 9-10 a.m.; F 5:45-7 a.m.; Sa 7-8:30 a.m.

Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga Meditation for Clarity Feldenkrais: Finding Flexibility Flex in the City Kinesis Senior Kinesis

Adult Fitness Swimming M-F noon-1 p.m.; T/Th 5:45-7 a.m., 9-10 a.m.; F 5:45-7 a.m.; Sa 7-8:30 a.m.

Blue Whales Swim Team For information, call 425.688.3223.

Senior Conditioning Indoor Cycling

Adult Group Lessons

TRX Total Body Circuit

Junior Group Lessons

TRX Ab Blaster

Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill Tuesdays and Saturdays Cosmos Happy Hour Monday-Friday, 3:30-7 p.m. and 10 p.m.-close East Meets West in Splash Wednesdays, 4-9 p.m.

Hat Trick Splash Special 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.

Tennis

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Men’s Night Ladies’ Night

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Green Goddess Dip

(foodnetwork.com/recipes/elliekrieger/green-goddess-dip-recipe2/ index.html) While they might not talk about it, you know some stars are green with envy when others win the prized statue. This green goddess dip makes enough to share—without any envy!

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(orangette.blogspot.com/2009/12/for-everand-ever.html) OK, maybe this one isn’t exactly refined, but what is an awards show for movies without a little popcorn?

(allrecipes.com/recipe/ double-tomato-bruschetta/) Simple and tasty bruschetta is a wonderful supporting player for the decadence of the night.

CucumberAvocado tea sandwiches with dill & mint (theppk.com/2011/07/cucumberavocado-tea-sandwiches-with-freshherbs/) Keep your figure trim like the stars with these healthy little sandwiches. Just remember to pat your mouth carefully and keep that lipstick perfect.

Chocolate Truffles

(thepinkwhisk.co.uk/2010/08/ ruths-chocolate-truffles-as-seenon-the-great-british-bake-off.html) Stars aren’t the only ones with sparkly accessories. You, too, can have a bit of your own with these truffles topped with edible glitter.

Salmon Sushi Bites

(foodnetwork.com/recipes/sandra-lee/salmon-sushibites-recipe/index.html) Sophisticated, healthy, delicious. What more do you need during the Academy Awards?

Apple Chip Pork Bites

(thelakekitchen.com/2010/03/04/apple-chip-porkbites/) The apple provides a nice little surprise “plate” for the rest of this appetizer—and there always has to be a surprise on Oscar night.

Golden Potstickers

(101cookbooks.com/archives/golden-potstickersrecipe.html) Oscar night is about grabbing the gold—actors with an Oscar statue, you with these tasty potstickers.

Black-bottomed cheesecake bites

(delish.com/recipefinder/mini-black-bottomcheesecakes-desserts) Fancy, black dresses abound on Oscar night, so why not dress up a fancy dessert with a little black of its own? Cookies provide the must-have color. february 2012

The 84th Academy Awards are set to start at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26. Who’s got your vote? Whether you’re throwing a black-tie soiree, a comfy pajama party or simply curling up on the couch alone, here are 10 different appetizers fit for Hollywood’s fanciest party.

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Chocolate-dipped strawberry tuxedos (simplyrecipes.com/recipes/chocolate_ dipped_strawberries/) Girls don’t get all the fun. Dress up some strawberries in classic men’s attire.