Reflections: September 2012 by Bellevue Club

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Powerful pooches Move over, Lassie. agility dogs can do a whole lot more than save little Timmy from a well

One Shot

Members Brooke and Glenn Clark combine their talents to capture a photo of you ... on your best day

School Days

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to hit the books and get organizedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;before the real chaos begins September 2012

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School Days Simple school planning ahead of time can save you precious minutes when it really counts.

One Shot Perfection is subjective, but members Brooke and Glenn Clark will help you reach yours in a flash.

Powerful Pooches Go fetch? Agility dogs can do oh-somuch more.

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Click We’re all over the net. BC’s new online page shows you just where to find us, and highlights some of this month’s top web stories.

Culture Shock His work can be seen around town, but now it’s all under one roof. Come on in to Dale Chihuly’s Glass House.

Employee Spotlight Meet Lisa Seibert, Membership’s Lead Coordinator.

Homework No excuses: at-home exercises.

D e pa r t m e n t s

Kids’ Nutrition Learn about the fuel kids need to keep healthy. Hint: it’s okay to be picky.

Upfront

Body | Mind

Calendar

Living Well

Photo Review The world’s best beer, warm sunshine and good company made for a great, relaxing night.

Mingle

Classes & Events

Community

Classifieds

Uncorked

Editor’s Picks

Cover: Does your dog have what it takes to be an agility dog?

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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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Reflec tions Magazine Volume 29 issue 4 www.BCreflections.com Editor Stacy Booth 425.688.3161 Associate Editor Allyson Marrs 425.688.3162 Graphic Designer Garit Reuble 425.688.3194 Digital Media Specialist Chelsea Nelson 425.688.3293

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hen I stepped into the role of Recreation Director, I was confident in my ability to lead, instruct and provide excellent programming for the youth of the Bellevue Club. Youth, however, aren’t the only part of my department. Another core section of Recreation is basketball. Let me be frank. My basketball experience involves a weeklong series of fifth-grade PE classes with Mr. Fortino, a few games of Horse in my backyard and cheering on the sidelines during high school. I enjoy the game, but I should never be the one critiquing your shot or talking game strategy. Over the past five years as director, I’ve grown to truly love the game and the members who play it. My fire to see our Club compete (and win) has grown as I traveled with our men’s teams for the PCAC tournament. We play against teams with players of experience at the highest levels. I quickly saw that while we had heart, our teams needed more than just luck, so I started dreaming of practices, coaches and a committed group of members who’d be willing to put in the work to get the win. Actually, my appreciation for the basketball program really began long before my promotion to director. Through the then Recreation Director, I heard the tale of a Bellevue Club team winning its way to the playoff game in Fort Worth, Texas, at the 2005 NACAD Basketball Tournament. This was a scene straight out of a Disney movie. Our guys were undersized, had no coach, and hadn’t spent a minute practic-

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ing, but played with enough heart to come close to bringing home the trophy. If they’d only had a little more preparation, maybe they would have won. I lay this all out for you because I need your support. Spread the word! I’ve brought in an excellent basketball mind and player to bolster and develop our program, Basketball Coordinator Brian Brown. To the league, he brings new expectations. To our men’s tournament teams, he brings a balance of leadership for the future and respect for the past. To our youth programs and our new AAU level youth teams, he brings a high standard of training, excellence and expectation. Can you tell I’m excited? Now’s the time to get onboard! Brian and I can’t do this alone. If you want to know how to get involved, reach out to Brian to find out where you fit in our programming—be it at our new women’s drop-in play time, in men’s league, on an adult or youth team, or simply as one of the many members who take advantage of shooting hoops as a family in our gym. The Fort Worth Club is set to host the NACAD tournament once again this coming spring. Let’s take them by storm! With the new direction our basketball program is taking and a new level of member commitment, it’s our year to win. I’ll be rooting for our team with my whole heart … and maybe even some pompoms. I hope you will be, too!

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Recreation Pool Closed for Maintenance through Sept. 15 Sept. Birthday Month in Polaris Grill Begins 2

LABOR DAY

Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill

Special GPX Schedule

Cycle Stretch Men’s Tennis Night

Barre Tighten and Tone

Ladies’ Tennis Night

Mom & Me Session 1 Begins

Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill

Fall Social Bridge Begins

Cycle Stretch Men’s Tennis Night

Barre Tighten and Tone

Fall GPX Classes Begin

Sweets Society

Farm Bus Tour

Family Gym Night

Inflatable Obstacle Course

Fall Adult Kickoff Tennis Clinic

Fall Adult Tennis Clinic

Mixed Doubles Night

Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill

Family Float-In Movie Night

Inflatable Obstacle Course

Open Climb Begins

Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill

Mixed Doubles Night

Ladies’ Tennis Night 16

Member Appreciation Day/Wellness Fair

Six-Week Session Classes Begin

Recreation Pool Tentatively Scheduled for Reopening Water Runner

Adult & Junior Lessons Session 1 Begins

Intro to Bridge

Social Networking in the Atrium

Bridge Class: Bridge Basics 3

Kids' Cooking Workshop

Trivia Night in Cosmos

New Member Reception

Ladies’ Tennis Night

Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill

Design Studio Lunch

Cycle Stretch

Men’s Tennis Night

Ladies’ Tennis Night

Water Runner

Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill

Barre Tighten and Tone

Family Gym Night

Inflatable Obstacle Course

Kids’ Night Out: Fiesta

Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill

Open Climb Mixed Doubles Night

Barre Tighten and Tone

Cycle Stretch Men’s Tennis Night

Water Runner

Speed Dating Family Gym Night

Open Climb Mixed Doubles Night

Free Feldenkrais Class & Demonstration Inflatable Obstacle Course 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

member appreciation day/wellness fair Sunday, Sept. 16, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., BC

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Kids' Cooking workshop

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Join BC's dietitian Wendy Caamano as she teaches the kids how to prepare easy, delicious snacks and meals.

Richard's run 5K

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Get set for the run benefitting local kids battling cancer. Route starts at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Medina.

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Dating is hard. Making time for it can be even more challenging. It could take months to date eight different people, but at the Club’s speed dating event with Three Step Dating you can meet eight different people in one evening. During the Sept. 28 event, singles will go on eight, one-on-one dates. “The success rate is higher in person (than

online dating) because you have immediate access to reading their body language, hearing their tone of voice and understanding their personality,” Three Step Dating CEO Renessa Rios said. Renessa said one of the most common misconceptions is that speed dating is primarily based on looks, but with events incorporating ages 21 to 70, she assures that there is someone for everyone. “It’s

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important to come in with an open mind and no expectations, except to make new friends.” So what does one wear to eight blind dates? Renessa said it’s best to dress to impress. “This is an opportunity for love just like when you are looking for an opportunity for work.” Picking the right outfit isn’t as much about a general style as it is about your confidence while wearing it. Confidence is key when trying to attract a partner, according to Renessa. But wardrobe aside, the most intimidating thing about any date is the conversation. And when you only have a few minutes, it’s important to cover the “right” things. “Topics should open insight into your life, making a person want to see you again … not marry you, just want to know more about you,” Renessa said. Stumped for conversation? Renessa recommends asking these questions during your eight to 10 minutes with each date: • What’s something new you’ve tried recently? • What is the best part of your day? • How do you like to relax? • What do you like about your job? • What is one of your short-term goals? • What is your best memory as a child? • Who are you closest to in your family? • What makes you laugh? And if speed dating isn’t quite for you, but you’re still looking for love, Renessa suggests enlisting a few of these options to expand your dating pool. 1. Enlist your single friends to go to social events. 2. Go to single mixers and events. 3. Try online dating, if for nothing else, to practice interacting with other singles. 4. Go to charity events or volunteer, as a way to expand your social circle and find people with similar interests. 5. Hire a matchmaker! The speed dating event will be held Friday, Sept. 28. Appetizers will be served from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Atrium, and dating will be from 7:30-9 p.m. Contact Membership Director Kaarin Keil to attend. Admission is $25—a steal for eight dates! For more information on Three Step Dating and their services, visit www.three stepdating.com.

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School Days, School Days

Dear old golden rule days By Allyson Marrs Ah, the sound of bells, closing lockers and feet running down the halls, rushing to make it to class on time, are in the air. A new school year is upon us, which means freshly lined paper, sharp pencils and bologna and cheese sandwiches. But not to fret, there’s still some time to get things ready before the education tornado hits your household and suddenly everyone seems to be running in and out of doors and on to the next activity. Planning This is where the fun begins. Going in with a good plan can separate the blissful ease of up-and-at-’ems from the chaotic Monday mornings. Make a list of necessities for back-to-school clothes shopping, so you can visit the stores you need to, rather than just wander. This will save

you meandering time and precious minutes in those long checkout lines. The best way to go about deciding what you need is throwing out what you don’t. Take an inventory of your children’s closets, toss and donate, then decide what needs replacing. In fact, while you’re there, you might as well organize the items you’re keeping around. It only makes sense, after all. As for all of those classroom supplies, most stores provide the lists, but take stock before you leave home. It’s rare that your kid actually used the whole 500-page supply of paper from the year before. Creating Once you have the plan, put it to use with a central calendar in a home hot spot. Here you can jot down the basics: upcoming events, functions, sports

practices and music lessons. Also, you can plan out lunch and dinner menus. If you want to get detailed, color-coding each child’s activities makes things easier, as do color assignments for events. For a particularly busy family, or large family, designating an entire area in the home to schedules and calendars is a great way to keep everyone informed, and it prevents anything from slipping through the cracks. You can post flyers, class assignment sheets, field trip information, sports schedules and anything else you need, all assigned a “date of completion.” You’ll know by a simple glance what the day holds, so you don’t risk trying to remember something, only to forget everything. Practice If the beginning of this school year will bring a new routine—if your child is starting a new school, or school in general for the first time, changing transportation plans or anything else—it’s best to have a test run. Maybe your kid is riding the bus for the first time. If so, walk to the bus stop and time how long it takes, and make sure they know the route. If your kids will be walking to school, take the walk with them, making sure they know their way, and again, how long it’ll take. Although it may not be favorable, another great thing to practice is the morning routine, in a sense. During the last week of summer, help your children wake up a little bit earlier each day, so that first day will feel like less of a shock, and they won’t be as sluggish trying to get through their Cheerios. They’ll (maybe) thank you when their alarms go off after Labor Day and it’s even marginally easier to get out of bed. Getting organized may take some initial work, but when your family’s schedules are full and complicated, the prep work will be worth it; if nothing else, for those five precious minutes the snooze button allows if you know you have the extra time.

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BC Ladies Win Charity Tournament Four local tennis clubs served it up for charity in June during the annual Women’s Benefit Challenge. Bellevue Club tennis players, along with the Pro Club, Mercer Island Country Club and Central Park Tennis Club, gathered on the courts to raise money for Bellevue LifeSpring. Each club provided 12 doubles teams for a round of games at each location. There were a total of 96 participants, and ladies of the Bellevue Club took top honors, winning first place for the second year in a row. Every penny from the tournament went to LifeSpring, with more than $7,600 raised for the local charity. Congratulations to everyone who participated, especially to the ladies of our Club!

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Are you or someone you know doing good in your community? REFLECTIONS wants to feature all of the hard work you so selflessly put into volunteering. In an upcoming issue, we’ll be shining a spotlight on those members who donate their time and effort into making the communities we live that much better. From big to small, no act of kindness should go unnoticed. If you know someone who is helping others, please let us know! Don’t be shy—you can even nominate yourself! Please send the member’s name and a short description of the volunteer work to allysonm@ bellevueclub.com by Friday, Sept. 7.

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Daniel Hannan, a member of the European Union Parliament and columnist for The Daily Telegraph will offer “A Warning to America: The Perils of Greater Regulation, Higher Taxes and Centralized Power.” National pollster Scott Rasmussen will discuss the mood of the electorate three weeks prior to election day. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available. visit wpcannualdinner.org or call 206-937-9691

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All about Apples Cider, pie and even bobbing—apples are great for nearly everything, except as a weapon: Didn’t the Evil Queen ever learn? As the leaves change colors, this tempting fruit will begin to blossom. Not only is the juicy fruit sweet, but also it has some powerhouse nutritional benefits, such as dietary fiber, vitamin C, antioxidants, flavonoids and plenty of B-complex vitamins, which help the metabolism and synthetic functions inside the body. They’re also said to help local allergy symptoms. Below are a few apple fun facts, along with sites where you can pick your own, or pick up a bag, this fall. Once you have a bag full, enjoy simple recipes for apple crisp, apple butter and, of course, applesauce.

Bushel of Facts •

It takes energy from 50 leaves to produce one apple. • Fresh apples float because 25 percent of their volume is air. • A bushel of apples weighs about 42 pounds. • Apple varieties range in size from a little larger than a cherry to as large as a grapefruit. • Apples have five seed pockets. • The average U.S. consumer eats about 45 pounds of apples a year. • Apples ripen 6-10 times faster at room temperature than when refrigerated.

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Apple Picks

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Easy as … Apple Crisp Filling: 5 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, chopped small 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans (optional) 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 tablespoon lemon juice Topping: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into pieces Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. To prepare filling: Mix all the ingredients together. Place into a 7- to 8-ounce container.

To prepare topping: Mix the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl. Blend the butter into the mixture until it forms pea-size lumps. Sprinkle over filling. Bake apple crisps for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Smooth as Apple Butter 3 pounds apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks 1 pound light brown sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon allspice, preferably freshly ground Place the apples in a large, heavybottomed pot over low heat. Cook, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add the brown sugar and spices; continue cooking over low heat, stirring occasionally, until very thick, about 30 minutes more. To test for doneness, place a spoonful of the mixture on a white plate and let sit for 20 seconds. If a ring of liquid forms around the apples, there is still too much liquid in the mixture. Continue cooking and testing until no ring forms.

Get (Apple) Sauced 8 to 10 apples, peeled, cored, and cut in chunks 1/3 cup apple juice or water 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup packed brown sugar Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours. Stir to blend and mash lightly, if desired.

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Bellevue Club member Charles Nguyen recently attended the Can-Am International Championships and placed first in forms (kata), second in sparring (kumite) and finished as best all-around forms champion in the 18 and older black-belt division. BC wins Health & Wellness Program of the Year

The Club’s new wellness programming, including the popular Your Body Your Life program, recently won the Health and Wellness Program of the Year award, given by the National Association of Club Athletic Directors. Video: 23 1/2 hours

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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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Sign up for email alerts to receive information about programming and special offers. Visit https:// members.bellevueclub.com and click on “Subscribe” under the ”Email Alerts” heading. From this screen you can sign up to receive specific e-mail alerts about various departments at the Club. If you have questions about e-mail alerts, contact the web coordinator at 688-3293 or email webcoordinator@bellevueclub.com.

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Glass House By Allyson Marrs The only thing you’d want to throw at this house is your gaze because a stone would surely destroy it all. Everything is glass. The Dale Chihuly garden and glass exhibit is something wonderful, whimsical and notable. Dale is a true Northwesterner, and although he has traveled all over the world, this exhibit is heavily influenced by his home: the Pacific Northwest. Through the work in the exhibition hall, the garden and the new glasshouse (built specifically for this exhibit) visitors are treated to a colorful landscape, both under the sea and above it. There are eight indoor galleries: Glass Forest, Northwest room, Sealife room, Persian Ceiling, Mille Fiori, Ikebana and Float Boat, Chundeliers and the Macchia Forest. In addition, there’s a theater, which shows videos of Dave blowing glass, answering the question: How in the world does he do it? Inside Wonders Guests are treated to a neon-light spectacle as soon as they step inside the first gallery. The Glass Forest is a variation from Dale’s usual work, and the colors are a stark contrast to the Northwest room following. Here glass shapes resemble intricate basket weaving, both in form and design. 18 |

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But glass isn’t the only art. Dale is also a talented drawer, and his inspirational sketches decorate the walls throughout the exhibit. The following galleries are an explosion of color and shapes, so beautiful and detailed, it becomes impossible to fathom their creation. Blues and golds bring the sea to life, while a rainbow of colors in countless shapes casts a stunning design on a ceiling of glass. The popular shapes here, dubbed “Persians,” are discs, while many other shapes (called “Snooters” for their lack of a name) prevent any empty space from interrupting the chaos. “He’s never met a color he doesn’t like,” said April Matson, PR Manager for the exhibit, which is evident in the color explosion … everywhere. Next, the Mille Fiori is a long glass forest, in appearance. The designs glow in the black room, and by the time you reach the Ikebana and Float Boat, it’s hard to believe what you see can get much better. The boat designs are inspired by Dale’s stint in Venice, after witnessing boys toss glass and various objects into their boats on their way home. The remaining galleries are some of Dale’s better known works, if only because of their shapes. Both the Chundeliers room and the Macchia Forest let their vibrant colors do the talking. Stepping Out “Outside” is the glasshouse, with a breathtaking combination of red, yellow

and orange discs, spanning 100 feet in length with 1,340 individual pieces. This leads out to the garden, where Dale’s installations are paired with detailed landscaping, the Space Needle as the looming backdrop. Neodymium Reeds and Seal Pups (all glass) are strewn among a 500-yearold salvaged old-growth Western Red Cedar from the Olympic Peninsula, and at the center of the garden is the Pacific Sun, 16 feet in diameter, on a bed of 4,500 plantings of mondo grass. But these are only the highlights! The landscaping is planned to change with the seasons—they’re planting 37,000 bulbs this fall—which means the installation will be continually evolving. In the midst of all these creations, the exhibit hosts a gift store, celebrating local artists, and a café, which boasts some of Dale’s many, many collections—accordions, bottle openers, inkwells, alarm clocks and more. Really, there could be another exhibit just showcasing his eccentric collections. Now that tourist season is winding down, it’s a great time for Seattleites and Eastsiders to take a tour. The exhibit is open daily next to the Space Needle, across from the Pacific Science Center, from 11 a.m.-11 p.m.—seeing the garden at night offers an entirely different experience. Youth tickets are $12, seniors $17 and general $19. To learn more, visit chihulygardenandglass.com.

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As this is my first column, I thought the best place to start would be the basics. So, in honor of Labor Day, it’s only appropriate to talk about the labor that goes into making one of our favorite beverages. But unlike many other types of labor, this work is always guaranteed to produce something you can enjoy, which is really what it’s all about. Wine comes from nature, meaning humans are only a tiny part in the process. Mother Nature takes care of most of the heavy lifting, but we step in to perfect the process, and make it a bit more efficient. There are five basic steps from soil to drink, and each can be tweaked to make

variations, from fortified to sparkling wines, and so on. The harvest is easily the most important step because if the harvest isn’t a bounty of great grapes, there can be no wine. Many winemakers say that the wine is made in the vineyard for this very reason. For the wineries that receive the grapes after harvest, they must then sort grape bunches, de-stem, remove rotten or

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t may not steal a soul, but it does capture a moment. One quick click, and time stops. One quick click, and a piece of you is forever frozen in a time and a place. A memory has just been made. Member Brooke Clark is forever creating these moments, seemingly quick flashes that will one day tell an entire story. Brooke and her husband Glenn are the creators and owners of Studio B portraits in Issaquah—where Brooke captures pieces of people’s lives and personalities every day. And as new clients stop by for a visit, for that minute, or hour or day, Brooke becomes a part of their lives while creating pictures to help them remember all of the important bits and pieces. Brooke is a local, but after college at UW, she went to Los Angeles, attending a photographer open-call for Ford Models. 26 | september 2012

“In L.A. there’s an accessibility to things kind of glamorous and fun,” she said. So while Brooke escaped her corporate job in pursuit of her passion for photography, she fell in love working with children and teens at Ford Models. Soon, Disney approached her for stock imagery work, and her time with kids doubled. Although Brooke had some fun opportunities in L.A.—some of her images were featured in GQ—she and Glenn decided to move back to the Pacific Northwest with their growing family, with a goal to live and work on the Eastside. So in 2006, Studio B (studiob portraits.com) was born. Glenn runs the operational side of things, and Brooke shoots the photos. “At the time, there was nothing like Studio B Portraits on the Eastside. I

wanted to create a commercial, editorial experience for the regular person, who maybe really doesn’t love to be in front of the camera,” Brooke said. “We wanted to create an environment that felt, dare I say it, fun!” The venture was a long time coming, and is almost like Brooke’s oversized scrapbook, where she keeps all the trinkets and designs that inspire her. She’s always loved fashion, design and color composition, and it shows in the space and her photos. “A lot of my work is based on color and putting things together from a composition standpoint,” she said. Even while shopping, she’ll memorize a look or color combination, and put it back together with her own tastes for a shoot. It’s a creative formula that Brooke scrutinizes before ever snapping a photo, even with her husband and two daughters, Lachlan (8) and Ryan (6). “I’ve gained an appreciation for taking photos, but sometimes I’m like, ‘Honey, step back and let me take the photo with the iPhone,’ ” Glenn said. “Otherwise, the moment will pass.” “And sometimes I’ll let him take the photo with the bad lighting just so I know we have it,” Brooke added. “She doesn’t enjoy being in front of the camera, but it’s funny, she’ll say, ‘How come I’m not in any of those pictures?’ ” Glenn said.

“Love Me or Hate Me, It’s All Mine”

As Brooke and Glenn started designing the studio, Brooke made sure her personality was prevalent, which makes it easier for those who come in to feel comfortable showing off their own quirks. “I wanted it to look like my style; I have a contemporary lean,” she said. The environment is filled with walls of props and pops of color; plus, it has a touch of home with a large, wraparound sofa, a chaise lounge and big, beautiful family portraits on every wall. Since there’s only one session ever happening at a time, clients get the place to themselves, bouncing between a living-room setup, the photo studio and even a “glamour” room with lighted mirror and dressing area. For the in-studio shoots, the backdrops were either chosen by Brooke or designed through her vision. “I want to look like we’re with it, but you’re never going to cringe looking back at the photos.” To date, Studio B has cycled through more than 100 backdrops, since Brooke

p ro f i l e always wants to try new things. “I don’t shop for shoes, but it’s backdrops,” she said. “It’s an art piece for that client, so after I make the perfect shot, sometimes I’m over it.” The backdrops are all part of the proper scene setting. Brooke wants each client to have an experience, so that includes music and personality nods to tailor the shoot. Clients fill out an online questionnaire after they book their session, so Brooke can prepare color schemes and a certain feel. “It’s an experience that feels nice, so we’re not surprised when the imagery turns out pretty,” she said. “In the photos, you look like you’re having a good time because you were having a good time.” Brooke acknowledges that there are some people who’d rather get dental work than be subjected to an hour or two in front of the camera, but she works hard to negate that. For family shoots, there’s one member in particular she focuses on. “Mom better look beautiful, or the portrait isn’t going to be what she wants,” Brooke said. If mom is self-conscious about her body, Brooke will adjust the lighting to hide any “problem areas.” If dad is stiff or uncomfortable, she’ll play his favorite music. But not every family member is predictable. “I’ll simply say that nine out of 10 of the precious baby portraits are preceded with the little angel christening me minutes before the first click,” Brooke said. It’s all part of the “journey to the perfect picture,” which Brooke says, “is usually just paved in embarrassing moments for me.”

“It’s You on Your Best Day”

For Brooke, working with teens is always a joy, which may sound like a paradox, but she assures it’s true. “ The thing about teenagers is they’re so perfect, but they don’t know it. They haven’t had enough life experience to realize their perfection yet,” Brooke said. But once they see their senior pictures, edited, set to music and blown up to six feet on a wall, their opinions change. “It’s the first time they’ve ever seen themselves be amazing.” Plus, there’s one more thing. “They also know I like them. Small children and teenagers know if you mean it.” “She does a really good job of keeping pulse of what’s important to a teenager,” Glenn said. “She spends so much time researching what’s happening. It helps her come across as genuine. She understands

five Reflections Favorite thing to do at the Club Brooke: Lunch at Polaris Grill with my mom and weekend swimming with our daughters. Glenn: Basketball league … even though my team hasn’t taken number one. Favorite Book Brooke: The Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer—guilty pleasure! Glenn: “Ender’s Game” by Orson Scott Card.

where they’re coming from.” Senior pictures are one of Studio B’s most-popular sessions, and each senior gets a special experience, either directly in studio or on location somewhere in Issaquah. But no matter where the photos are taken, fun is still the philosophy. Oftentimes the girls will come in with requests of things they’ve seen, either from a magazine or a friend’s photo, and Brooke will take the image and tweak it to make it different. “You want to be as cute as your friend, but you can’t look like your friend.” It also comes back to creativity. “I can’t get creatively excited about the same thing,” Brooke said. “Not everybody has to be in a certain box, and it’s okay.”

Personal Quirk Glenn: I go to bed at 8:30 p.m. and wake up at 4 a.m. Brooke: I’m married to a grown man who goes to bed at 8:30 p.m. Perfect Day Brooke: Lazy—no commitments and food that I don’t have to cook. Glenn: Nap, basketball, date with my wife, playing with the kids and watching TV. Best Day of the Week Brooke: Saturday—rain or shine— can’t be beat. Glenn: Friday.

Ultimately, everything that Brooke shoots, from newborns to seniors to families, is about lifestyle, and nothing is a perfect vision. “It’s more than the picture you planned for; sometimes, it’s the picture you didn’t plan for.” Glenn said. Brooke’s style is reflected in every image she takes, which she says is more about a feel than an actual look. “There’s an energy,” she said. “When people look at pictures of themselves, they’re looking for some sort of perfection. But later on, when they look back, the imagery that speaks to them is the one that had some kind of emotion to it. It makes you feel something. A lot of what we shoot is meant to storytell.” september 2012 |

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Agility dogs don’t wear capes or fight crime, but with rigorous training for both master and animal, bods of steel aren’t a stretch. By Allyson Marrs

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Agility training isn’t a light undertaking; it’s a sport, and both you and your canine have to be ready to put in the time. It’s a leash-free obstacle course, with no incentives, such as treats, to get dogs moving from task to task. The handler is limited to voice, movement and body signals, meaning that exceptional training beforehand is an absolute must. Dogs are scored on both time and accuracy. This isn’t a dog show; more like a dog showdown. The typical training time frame is six to nine months of daily, committed training. Only then will your pooch be ready for a competition. If you prefer to enlist professional help, the Seattle Agility Center offers obedience, agility and nosework classes, along with “personal” trainers. But before your pooch can master agil-

ity, basic commands (sit, come, stay, etc.) must be learned. From there, introducing and helping your dog understand the equipment leads to familiarity. During an agility competition, you can expect to see a teeter board, a tire hoop, jumps, weaving poles and a tunnel. Depending on the judge, the obstacles may be marked with numbers, indicating their order, and the tasks have a degree of difficulty requiring even the most-skilled dogs to have a handler to help direct them.

Furry Fitness Your dog isn’t the only one that’ll be running around the backyard trying to master the teeter board or tunnel. Fido will be looking to you for the proper signals, and you’ll have to keep up by running from task to task in order to direct your dog to the next one. This means that you’ll be training too,

preparing to run faster and keep your stamina up, so you can shout out commands—being able to catch your breath is essential. Because the obstacles are difficult, sometimes even scary to the animal at first, you may just need to demonstrate. If you can’t crawl through a tunnel, shuffle across a board or weave in and out of poles, how do you expect your dog to learn? He’ll need to see it first. Dog agility becomes a family affair for these very reasons. A recent study done by the University of Massachusetts Department of Kinesiology found that when the handler is actively completing a course with her dog, the heart and metabolic rates are equivalent to moderate to vigorous physical activity. Of course, if there is some downtime while the dog tries to complete an obstacle, a human would need to jump or run in place, for example, in order to maintain these higher levels. September 2012 |

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But more than just physical improvements, practicing agility will create a stronger bond between you and your pet because it so heavily relies on trust. Your dog is looking to you for instructions, and in that process, he’s trusting that you’ll give him the right command to complete it. Through this process, you’re reinforcing basic obedience commands, improving communication between the two of you and improving the animal’s behavior even when he’s off the course. This behavior, ultimately, comes back to basic instincts. In the wild, dogs are constantly hunting and chasing down prey, navigating through dense forests or around fallen trunks, rocks and various other items. During the chase, the faster they go, the more likely they are to catch dinner. Agility courses are designed around this notion, which is why they are timed. The faster the dog goes, the more likely he rewarded (with a trophy or a liver treat). Although the training may be difficult and/or daunting, the basic behavior is ingrained in all dogs. But it’s always safest to check with your vet before starting an agility-training regime, much like you might check in with a doctor before competing in a triathlon for the first time.

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Many of the materials to make a backyard course can be found at home stores, making it easy and inexpensive to get started with your dog.

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Weave Poles: Stick 10 to 15 ski poles or PVC pipes into the ground with enough space between each one so your dog can navigate through them. Dogwalk: Use a picnic bench, or make your own with a 12-foot piece of plywood and two cinder blocks. Standard Jumps: Stack cinder blocks and place plywood on top, adjusting the height depending on your dog’s size. Pause Table: Any table that sits low to the ground. Tunnel: Any child’s tunnel at a department store should suffice. Tire Jump: Grab an old bike or car tire, big enough so your dog can easily jump through, and string it to a tree, or hold it yourself. Teeter Boards: Use a long piece of wood and PVC pipe. Make sure to cover the board with an antiskid additive in paint, so your dog has some traction. You’ll also need a large plumbing pipe, nuts and bolts. Take time crafting this obstacle because if it’s not done correctly, it’s potentially dangerous for the animal. Though the competition may not be a walk in the park, it’s fun for both man and beast. It’ll take time—and more liver treats than you can imagine—but it’s a rare opportunity to actually team up with your pet. Plus, if you want, you can probably wear that cape.

Puppy Treats

gility dogs get hungry. With all of that running around and performing tricks, these little hounds will need a reward for all of their hard work, and to get them serious about training. For healthier options, it’s easy to make dog treats at home, choosing only the ingredients you want your pup to snack on, and ensuring they’re getting all of the right nutrients. You have total say over the recipe, but there are some basics to remember while playing Doggie Chef.

Recipes are easy to find online and the two below are courtesy of dogtreatkitchen. com. Whether you’re looking for organic treats, weight control, veggie-only or even wheat-free, there are dozens of options. Here are two simple recipes to get you started, and your best friend’s tail wagging. Thumbprint Peanut Butter Treats 2 cups whole-wheat flour 1/2 cup rolled oats 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 cup peanut butter, creamy 1/2 cup chicken broth, low sodium 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup strawberry jam, sugar free Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Whisk together the flour, oats and cinnamon. Place the peanut butter, chicken broth and water in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 15 seconds.

Stir together the warm peanut butter and liquids until all of the liquid is incorporated into the peanut butter. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour the peanut butter mixture into the dry ingredients and stir, using a fork, until a dough forms. Using a tablespoon size, scoop out rounded balls onto a greased baking sheet. Create an indentation, and flatten each cookie. Bake for 15 minutes. Once the dog treats are completely cooled, microwave the jam for 10 seconds, and using a 1/2 teaspoon, gently spoon the jam into each cookie’s indentation. Let the jam cool completely then store in the fridge or freezer. Coconut Clusters 3 tablespoons whole-wheat flour 1/4 cup, plus 1 tablespoon applesauce, unsweetened

avoid Cheese, milk—any dairy products Chocolate Macadamia nuts and walnuts Onions Liver (in large quantities) Raisins and grapes Salt Sugar

1/4 cup soy milk (any non-dairy milk will do) 1/2 cup shredded coconut, sweetened 11/2 cups rolled oats Mix the first four ingredients together in a large bowl. Slowly add the rolled oats, about a 1/2 cup at a time. The mixture may be too loose (or dry) to clump together. If that is the case, gradually add one tablespoon of applesauce at a time. Check the mixture by squeezing a small cluster in your hand. If it does not stick together, add one more tablespoon of applesauce. Scoop coconut clusters with a cookie scooper. Then with damp hands, press into a cluster shape. Place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, and refrigerate for at least one hour.

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Picking the right diet for you

There is a parade of healthy diets to choose from these days, and picking one can be difficult. To be successful in healthy eating, the Mayo Clinic suggests looking for one that: • Includes a variety of food from the major food groups: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lowfat dairy products, lean protein, nuts and seeds and healthy fats. • Provides guidelines for how much food to choose from each group. • Includes foods you can find in your local grocery store. • Fits your tastes, lifestyle and budget.

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Fall is a good time to get your blood cholesterol checked and take steps to lower it if it’s high. High blood cholesterol affects millions of people each year, but according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only about 68 percent of all adults have been tested in the past five years. It is a serious condition that increases your risk for heart disease and stroke. Whether you are concerned about your cholesterol level or not, a quick visit to your primary care doctor can help you determine a successful health program.

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Back in Season

With school starting again, kids are filling their backpacks and getting ready for a new year. A recent study found that more than 60 percent of kids are carrying bags that exceed 10 percent of their body weight. It’s no wonder the damage that these heavy loads can create, since kids are still developing. If you notice your child leaning forward after the backpack is in place, it’s too heavy. Keep loads smaller, or break out the wheeled version. —Katie Barth, Recreation Director

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As part of the upcoming Wellness Fair on Sunday, Sept. 16, Alexi Bobodzhanov, President and CEO of Ultraecho Cardiovascular Screening, will be on-site offering important information about heart screenings to members. Ultraecho has been serving the Puget Sound with on-site ultrasound services since 1997. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of men and women in the United States. Nearly one-third of heart disease cases occur in people who have normal cholesterol levels, which is why a scan is important. It can detect and prevent heart attack or stroke. The Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (IMT) ultrasound scan can detect abnormal thickness of the arterial wall and the presence of plaque. If not caught, these factors can cause a major heart defect without warning, but when they’re caught early, the growth process can be slowed, stopped or even reversed while working with a physician. “I am passionate about being a part of cardiovascular disease early detection and prevention—part of the solution our nation so desperately needs,” Alexi said. The test takes only 15 to 20 minutes and uses a small amount of gel and a wand, which emits sound waves. If you’re not sure you’re at risk for heart problems, consult the list below for some of the most common indicators. Risk Factors • Family history of heart disease or stroke • Tobacco use • High blood pressure • High LDL—“bad” cholesterol • Low HDL—“good” cholesterol • Elevated triglycerides • Metabolic syndrome • Diabetes “Working with your doctor to correctly manage your risk factors, whether it’s high blood pressure, high cholesterol or blood sugar is the first step toward better health and wellness,” said Well-

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If you’re interested in learning more about the test, heart disease and other cardiovascular problems and prevention, make sure to come by the Wellness Fair Sunday, Sept. 16, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Look for future events this fall, when we’ll be offering heart screenings to our members.

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Cory’s prep work A: A hip-flexor stretch. B: Hip bridge C: To stretch hamstrings, take a seat and grab your toes. This takes some of the strain off of your hamstrings. D: Move to a standing position, still touching your toes, and stretch for a few seconds. Sit back down and repeat 10-15 times.

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Sometimes, life just gets busy. It’s really easy to break the gym routine by taking a day off here, two there and a whole week there; but, if you keep at it, even with quick exercises at home, it’ll be that much easier to get back to the gym when you finally have an hour to spare. Bellevue Club trainers have provided tips, and specific exercises that you can do right at home, with little to no equipment. To increase the difficulty of specific exercises, add weights and increase your number of sets. Prep Work • Working on mobility and flexibility frequently is very important because you will get much better performance in the gym with the proper preparation outside the gym.    • With this in mind, hip-bridges and hip-flexor stretches should be performed before going for a jog/run.   • Also important, if your overall goal is fat loss, your nutrition will dictate success or failure.  Exercise alone won’t do it. —Cory Patterson, Personal Trainer

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Strong Trunks • Walking lunges are one of the best ways to strengthen your quads, and require only a long hallway. • Walking on your hands in plank position, drag feet on towels, forward and back. This mostly works your core, but you’re also using your chest, back, shoulders and arms. • With your legs elevated on a chair, do crunches. This elevation helps isolate the abdominals, and ensures your back remains flat on the floor and protected. • Calf raises on a staircase help the muscles strengthen, adding to your overall balance. • Wall-sits, while doing lateral raises with anything weighing between 5-10 pounds will use your quads, hamstrings and core. —Siri Spurrier, Personal Trainer Unbeatable Core • Grab an exercise ball for challenging abdominal and oblique crunches. • Ball jackknifes, with the ball being exchanged between your feet and hands can work the arms, legs and core.

• Come up simultaneously with your extended legs and arms into a jackknife and exchange the ball. • Then go down in the same position and repeat, exchanging the ball back and forth without the hands, feet or ball ever touching the ground. • The higher you situate the ball, the more challenging it will be. Likewise, the lower you situate the ball, the easier it will be. • There should be no back pain if done correctly. —Ramses Chmait, Personal Trainer It doesn’t take much to keep your body working. Even devoting just 15 minutes each morning or evening to a little routine like the ones above will do some good. Look at this way, 15 minutes of huffing and puffing is better than no minutes (or sweating) at all.

Make It Personal

To find the right personal trainer for you, or for general inquiries, call 425.688.3172 or email fitness@ bellevueclub.com.

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Coached

by Allyson Marrs We’ve added another member to the Bellevue Club’s Wellness team. Now, in combination with our nutritionists, cardiovascular specialists and unbeatable trainers, we have a life coach. Page Temple works with clients to improve their personal and professional satisfaction, along with achieving effective results. With more than 25 years of experience in various professional settings—from human resources to health care to software development—Page works with both teams and individuals, including GE, Microsoft and Nationwide Insurance. She’s a graduate from the University of Michigan, and finished her Masters program at Eastern Michigan. She is a certified professional co-active coach, and is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management and the International Coach Federation. The term “life coach” can be a bit ambiguous, but for Page, it means she’s a leadership coach and an organizational development consultant. “As a coach, I am supportive and nonjudgmental, use my intuition and curiosity, and challenge my clients with what I know to be true for them,” she said. “I am a passionate champion and advocate for people figuring out what they want and choosing who they are meant to be instead of settling for who they think they should be.” Her profession was a long time coming, as she recalls back in high school al-

ways being the one who handled friends’ dilemmas, asking questions and simply listening. Her first path to help people started at medical school, but she found it much too competitive for her liking. It wasn’t until she landed in human resources that she found what she was looking for. “My HR experience taught me the importance of listening and questioning, without judgment. In all my years leading in organizations, one thing was consistent: I was a coach.” During her stints in different workforce sectors, she says her compassion for people has only grown. “I didn’t realize this about myself until I broke free of the corporate HR shackles, but I am a risk taker. I have repeatedly chosen the ‘less easy, less safe’ path. I was called a ‘free-spirit’ by an adult in my teenage years, and I embrace what that

means to me now. It means I am willing to explore the world and myself. It means that I am truly living.” If you are interested in setting up a consultation with Page, contact the Wellness Department at 425.688.3461.

interested in BC wellness?

The Bellevue Club offers a variety of wellness programs, classes and seminars. From personal training to nutrition to life coaching, we have experts who can help you realize whole body wellness. The Club’s Your Body Your Life program can help you find the track you need. If you think it might be for you, give us a call at 425.688.3461 or email wellness@bellevueclub.com for more information.

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Kids’ Nutrition

By Wendy Camaano, Bellevue Club Dietitian School is starting soon, which means the whole family is back to operating on strict schedules. It’s easy to let planned, healthy meals fall by the wayside in favor of something quick, and perhaps, not as nutritious. But children are in an important developmental stage in their lives; not only with their bodies, but with the way they pick and choose foods.

How it’s different

Kids need focused diets—with lots of whole, nutritious foods that offer balance and variety. This means fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy and healthy fats throughout the day. It’s important to teach kids to listen to their bodies and trust their hunger and overindulgence cues. As a parent, you

may want to decide what and when they are eating, but it should be up to the kids to decide how much they eat. Children are born with a pretty good sense of when they’re hungry and when they’re full. As adults, we need to trust these instincts. Some days, kids will eat more, or less, and as long as they’re eating from different food groups, you don’t have to worry about them eating too many or too few calories in a particular day. If kids try to eat a certain amount of fruits, vegetables and whole grains during the day then when it comes time to choose a snack, they’re more likely to choose these nutrient-dense foods rather than refined carbohydrates and processed foods. A balanced, whole-food diet including all the food groups should be the foundation.

The importance

It’s essential that kids’ diets are about balance, rather than restricting calories or going on “diets.” Help them understand what hunger feels like, that way, it’s easy for them to recognize if their body is telling them to eat or the mind is. Are they just bored, stressed or munching while they do homework? As long as kids can understand feeling hungry, then what they eat should be less of a concern. Being over-controlling or obsessed with your kids’ food, or focusing too much on diet yourself, could lead to more harm than good. It could potentially set them up for an unhealthy relationship with food in the future.

Steps parents can take

The best thing you can do is keep a variety of whole foods available in the house and remember that not everything is in your control. If you offer balanced, wholesome snacks and meals, and set a good example yourself, then you are doing great! When possible, try and get your kids involved in the food process (gardening, cooking, prepping, etc.) so they have a better appreciation and understanding of food, and where it comes from. It is also important to remember that kids won’t eat well 100 percent of the time. Kids will be kids, and it is totally okay! If your child eats only macaroni and cheese and maybe a carrot once a week, that is okay too! They go through eating stages, and it may change next week. Just keep offering healthy options and know that kids need to try things over and over again before they may learn to like something. Just don’t give up!

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Old World Beer Tasting Gathering on the Polaris Grill patio, members enjoyed small plates and six of the finest brews from Belgium, England and Germany. Jhon Gilroy, Northwest Regional Manager for Merchant du Vin, led the group through the classic, oldworld style beer.

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Upcoming Events Recreation Men’s Fall Basketball League Registration deadline, Friday, Sept. 7 Family Gym Night Friday, Sept. 7 & 21, 5:30-8 p.m. Mom and Me Session 1 Begins Monday, Sept. 10, $85 Family Float-In Movie Night: “The Lion King” Friday, Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m. Youth Basketball Academy Teams Begins Monday, Sept. 17, $400 Six-Week Session Classes Begin Monday, Sept. 17 Six-Week Adult Dance Classes Begin Monday, Sept. 17, $60/member

Kids’ Night Out: Fiesta Friday, Sept. 21, 6-9 p.m. $33/member Kids’ Cooking Workshop Monday, Sept. 24, 4-5:30 p.m. $25/member

Aquatics Recreation Pool Closed for Maintenance, through Sept. 15. Competition pool & outdoor pool (weather permitting) will be open. Six-Week Session Classes Begin Session 1, Monday, Sept. 17

Fitness Free! Feldenkrais Class & Demonstration Saturday, Sept. 29, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Tennis Fall Adult Kickoff Clinic Friday, Sept. 7, 6-9 p.m., Social 9-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, 1-4 p.m. $150 for both days Adult and Junior Lessons Session 1 Begins Monday, Sept. 17, $105 Adult evening classes $130 Six-Week Session Classes Begin Session 1, Monday, Sept. 17

taste September Birthday Month in Polaris Grill Begins Saturday, Sept. 1

mingle Sweets Society Meeting Friday, Sept. 7, 7-8 p.m., $20

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Farm Bus Tour and Lunch Saturday, Sept. 8, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $55 Fall Social Bridge Begins Monday, Sept. 10, 7:30-10 p.m., $45 Member Appreciation Day/ Wellness Fair Sunday, Sept. 16, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free! Social Networking in the Atrium Wednesday, Sept. 19, 5:30-7 p.m. Bridge Class: Popular Conversations Thursday, Sept. 20, 10 a.m.-noon, $110 Intro to Bridge Thursday, Sept. 20, 7-9 p.m., $150 Free! Trivia Night in Cosmos Tuesday, Sept. 25, 7-8:30 p.m. Free! New Member Reception Wednesday, Sept. 26, 5:30-7 p.m. Design Studio Lunch Wednesday, Sept. 26, 11:30 a.m.2 p.m., $28

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Speed Dating Friday, Sept. 28, 6:30-9 p.m., $25

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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.

Mixed Doubles Night

TRX 101

Ladies’ Flights

TRX Total Body Circuit

Men’s Night

Barre-X

Ladies’ Night

Pilates Mat

Junior Tennis Team Junior USTA Program

Recreation FREE! Round-Robin Squash Thursdays, 6 p.m. Free! Open Climb (4+) Fridays, 1-4 p.m. 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. fall Session Classes & programs For full information, visit www.bellevueclub.com/youth.

Tennis Adult Group Lessons Junior Group Lessons

Aquatics FREE! Inflatable Obstacle Course, and FREE! Water Runner, Saturdays & Sundays, 5-6:30 p.m. Group Swim Lessons Private Swim Lessons Masters/Adult Fitness Swimming M-F noon-1 p.m.; T/Th 5:45-7 a.m.; F 5:45-7 a.m.; Sa 7-8:30 a.m. Blue Whales Swim Team Blue Whales Water Polo For information and reservations for any Aquatics program, call 425.688.3223.

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

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SUN VALLEY. Beautiful Wildflower condo. 3 bedroom/2.5 bath plus loft, all with deck and mountain views. Sleeps 9. Close to SV Lodge, pools, tennis, golf, skiing. $450/ night, $3,000/week. Will consider trade of luxury condo in warm resort area. www. kloppenburg.net/sunvalley/sunvalley.html. Call 206.230.9363.

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taste Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris Grill Tuesdays and Saturdays Taylor Shellfish in Polaris Grill, Splash, Cosmos Thursdays, lunch & dinner Cosmos Happy Hour Monday-Friday, 3:30-7 p.m. and 10 p.m.-close Hat Trick Splash Special in Splash Daily, 11 a.m.-close Three small plates for $20 Sunday Family Fun Night Sundays, 4-9 p.m. Half-price wine and beer by the glass, half-price kids’ meal when eating with a parent.

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Doggydocks

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10 products for your pooch We love our dogs in the Pacific Northwest. From bloomers to perfume here are some products to spoil Spot rotten.

Your human children aren’t the only ones who can enjoy pool floats. Vinylcoated mesh resists staining and odors, and the floats come in three sizes, the largest holding up to 80 pounds.

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This versatile dog bed can fold from a cup into a sleeping bag, or flat like a blanket.

Let’s face it, sometimes Fido can be a bit smelly. Make sure he always smells his best with dog-safe perfume.

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Make sure your pup can be spotted at night with this LED, waterproof dog collar. These collars are used by German, Austrian and Swiss search and rescue canine units, and German police canine units.

Doggie birthday cake

truetreatsbakery.com Sing happy birthday over a cake made just for your dog in this local Kirkland bakery. They also offer dog biscuits and cat and horse treats.

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If your dog is part of the family, this doggie high chair ensures she can safely sit around the table with the humans.

Leash Locket

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Kooldog Modern Dog House kooldog.ca

You won’t mind having this dog house in the living room. The rectangular house is framed in the front, creating the look of an iPad and giving the comfort your dog deserves.