October 2021
Hello Members, Here we are transitioning into the Fall season at Michigan Shores Club. It is my favorite season personally. Weather is becoming a bit crisper, leaves are turning, fire pits are ready to go, paddle season is starting, the MSC Dolphins Swim Team is already in full swing and loads of our traditional events are right upon us. I encourage you to check out The Club calendar online and take note of the twice weekly emails to be “in the know” about events around The Club. October at Michigan Shores Club would not be the same without our annual Oktoberfest celebration on October 1! See you there in your dirndl and lederhosen!
Board Membersers Suzanne M. Eschel President Benjamin Rodman Vice President Laura K. Mostofi Secretary Charles E. Glew Treasurer
Board of Directors
We have a diverse set of events that appeal to all members. Our families should not miss the MSC Pumpkin Patch on October 9th complete with face painting, hot cider, apples, kettle corn and more! Our home chefs need to check their recipes and sharpen their culinary skills for the 4th Annual Tailgate & Chili Cook-Off on October 17th. Remember the winner has bragging rights and The Club will put your chili on the menu. Our dining venues are also in transition with our beautifully elegant Oak Room resuming service on Thursday, October 7. As many of you already know and have tried, breakfast is now being served in the South End Café Tuesday-Friday from 8:00 am - 11:00 am. Yes, that is correct! We are serving an amazing selection of breakfast items. Stop by after your morning workout, host a business breakfast or stop for coffee and a treat after your morning walk.
Cathy Albrecht
Lastly, thank you to all of those members who participated in our 5-Year All Mem-
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bership Survey. If you have not completed it, please carve out some time to participate in our comprehensive membership survey with the extended deadline. It is a great opportunity to provide feedback to The Club! We want to hear from you!
Suzanne M. Eschel Charles E. Glew Edward J. Hungler Nicole F. Keenan David H. Melsheimer Laura K. Mostofi
Enjoy some of these pictures of members enjoying MSC. As always, I look forward to seeing you around the Club. Be well,
Eileen A. Noren
Suzanne
Matthew J. Revord
President
Benjamin Rodman
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Upcoming Events
Oktoberfest
Tailgate & Chili Cook-Off
Friday, October 1 | 6:00 pm $55 Per Person + Service
Sunday, October 17 | 11:00 pm - 3:00 pm $24 Per Person + Service
Michigan Shores Club is going full-on Bavarian in celebration of Oktoberfest! From a Bavarian band with live Bavarian dancers to traditional foods including the famous pretzels, keg beer, desserts and games, you are sure to dance the night away! Also, there will be prizes for best costume so come in your best lederhosen.
Join us for our annual Chili Cook-Off with great food, drinks, and a Bears Game! Guidelines for entering the contest are available online. Chef will prepare tailgate food including wings, sliders and barbeque.
MSC Etiquette 101 Wednesday, October 6 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Ages 7 - 12 | $50 Per Person + Service Register the kids for this ever-popular 90-minute, children’s dining etiquette tutorial with social etiquette skills for Etiquette 101.
October Birthday Night Thursday, October 7 Seatings 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm & 7:30 pm The birthday member will be treated to a complimentary dinner entrée and choice of Chocolate or Vanilla Cake. Reservations required. Tastefully casual dress. Maximum allowed per reservation is 6.
MSC Pumpkin Patch Saturday, October 9 | 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Gather the family and come on over to the Front Lawn that will be filled with pumpkins, gourds and all things autumn. Reservations are required. Call 847-251-4100 to reserve a table for lunch.
MSC Book Club Thursday, October 14 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Join the MSC Book Club for a thoughtful discussion on Code Breaker by Walter Isaacson. All members are welcome to join in the conversation.
Complimentary Speaker Series Grace from the Rubble Tuesday, October 19, 2021 | 6:30 pm Grace From the Rubble tells a suspenseful story leading to a breathtaking act of forgiveness and mercy. Enjoy a conversation with Jeanne as she talks through her book which was named one of Publishers Weekly's Top 5 religion books of 2020.
Young at Heart Thursday, October 21 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm $30 Per Person + Service Come enjoy a dinner at The Club for members and their guests 55 years of age or older. Reservations up to 4 guests max per member. Singles welcomed and encouraged. New live entertainment will be provided each month.
MSC Halloween Trunk-or-Treating Sunday, October 31 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Before you go door to door, come to MSC and go trunk to trunk! We will have a few activities going on around The Club this Halloween that you will not want to miss! Register online or by calling the Front Desk. Join us for lunch before the event in the Bellows and on the Patio! Spooky specials will be available. Call 847-251-4100 for a reservation!
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Recipe Roundup
A look inside the kitchen Don’t you ever wonder what the go-to meal for a chef is when they are at home cooking? Well, we asked Sous Chef, Steven Singer, to provide us with exactly that. With a baby girl running around the house, it has to be quick, easy and filling, but as a chef it also has to be flavorful and plated beautifully, of course! Steven’s go-to at home is Ricotta Gnudi. Follow the recipe below and give it a try in your kitchen!
Ricotta Gnudi Yields: 2 Servings Ingredients • 1 c whole milk ricotta cheese • 1 lb frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry • 1 c grated Parmesan • 2 eggs • 2 egg yolks • 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg • 1 tsp salt • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper • 5 tbsp all-purpose flour, plus 1 cup for coating • 1 jar store bought marinara sauce Method • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. • In a large bowl, mix ricotta, spinach, Parmesan cheese, eggs, and yolks. Stir in nutmeg, salt, pepper, and flour. Form mixture into small, flattened balls. • Dredge the formed gnudi in flour to coat, tapping off the excess. Slide formed gnudi into the boiling water. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan; work in batches if necessary. Remove the gnudi using a slotted spoon after they float to the top and have cooked for about 4 minutes. • Arrange gnudi on a platter and lightly drizzle with marinara sauce.
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Dining
Fall Food and Beverage Breakfast in the South End Cafe has been a huge hit and we are thrilled to see so many members sitting down with coffee, a delicious plate of food and their friends and family in the morning. We are excited to announce additional hours of service starting in October. Please review the new dining hours, locations and dates shown below.
South End Cafe Beginning October 12 Breakfast Service Tuesday - Friday | 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Dining reservations are still strongly encouraged throughout the Clubhouse. Please call the Front Desk at 847-251-4100 in advance to ensure seating is available when you plan to dine. Reservations every 30 minutes.
Lunch Service Tuesday - Friday | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Saturday | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
For questions surrounding Food and Beverage, please contact Eddie Cruz at ecruz@michiganshores.org.
Bellows Club Room Beginning October 12 Dinner Service Tuesday - Sunday | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Brunch & Lunch Sunday | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Oak Room Beginning October 7 Dinner Service Thursday, Friday & Saturday | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Get Social
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From the Cellar
October is Bourbon Month! Bourbon was officially recognized as a distinctive product of the USA in 1964 with an act of Congress. Bourbon has taken over the market in recent years, from Jim Beam to brothers Stephen and Paul Beam of Limestone Branch Distillery with their Yellowstone Limited Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. What is Bourbon? Bourbon is a type of Whiskey just like Merlot is a type of wine. Bourbon can be made anywhere in the United States. Bourbon begins as a mash bill which is a mix of grains that are cooked in very hot water to create a sugary solution that is boiled, cooled, and fermented to make Whiskey. When it comes to bourbon, the three grains are always at least 51 percent corn, along with a percentage of malted barley, and then either wheat or rye. Corn is the leader in the mash bill for its sweetness, and it is what makes bourbon. Barley is there for its ability to convert starches to sugars. Wheat and rye are the flavor grains, with rye bringing spice and wheat providing more sweetness. The latter two grains, wheat and rye, are what set mash bills apart; consumers tend to like one of these flavoring grains to the other, and tend to buy bourbons made with that grain in the mash bill.
Eddie’s Favorite Bourbons Yellowstone Limited 2020 Hirsch “The Horizon” Basil Hayde Weller Special Reserve Belle Meade Reserve Blanton’s Woodford Reserve
Federal Requirements • Bourbon must be produced in the United States and Territories like Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. • Made from a grain mixture that is at least 51% corn. • Aged in new, charred oak containers. • Distilled to no more than 160 U.S proof 80% alcohol by volume. • Entered into the container for aging at no more than 130 proof. • Bottled like other whiskeys at 80 proof or more 40% alcohol by volume. Bourbon has no minimum specified duration for its aging period. The exception is straight bourbon, which has a minimum aging requirement of two years. In addition, any bourbon aged less than four years must include an age statement on its label. Bourbon that is labeled as straight that has been aged under four years must be labeled with the duration of its aging.
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Aquatics
October is Aqua Fitness Appreciation Month for the Aquatics Center. To celebrate, we are offering several opportunities for engagement and prizes throughout the month.
MSC AquaFit Challenge
American Red Cross Course
Register for the 30 day MSC AquaFit Challenge! Participants will track their Aqua Fitness Classes for the Month of October and the student(s) with the most classes in October will earn a 10 pack of Aqua Classes and runners up will be winners of other prizes.
Emin Jakupovic will be hosting a Lifeguard Certification Course with the Water Front Module at the end of October. Please contact Rex Lawson at llawson@michiganshores.org for details.
If you have never taken Aqua Fitness Classes, register with Lloy and get five complimentary classes during the month of October. All Aquatics Members will receive complimentary passes for Tuesday's Aqua Fitness classes with Hillary Zazove throughout October. All Registrants will win at least one prize. The Aquatics Center will also host an Aqua Fitness Appreciation Brunch on Thursday, October 21 from 10:30 am - 11:30 am for all of our wonderful Aqua Aerobics students. Please RSVP to Lloy Johnston at ljohnston@michiganshores.org.
Youth Teams and Sports The MSC Dolphins Swim Team and Water Polo begin this month. Please keep in mind that The Aquatics Center is closed from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm on Mondays for Water Polo and 3:45 pm - 5:55 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for the Swim Team. Contact Lloy Johnston for more questions or details.
New Aquatics Staff Please welcome our exceptional new Aquatics Staff! We are thrilled to have their skills and experience on our team.
Hillary Zazove Tuesday • Aqua Fitness Instructor • Lifeguard • Swim Lesson Instructor
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General
Congratulations to all of the kids who participated in the MSC Kids Summer Reading Club! Over the summer, the group read 400 books! Many of the kids met or exceeded their summer reading goals and we are so proud of all that they were able to accomplish.
MSC Summer Reader Shout Outs For their active reading and goal setting: June K., Asher C., Caden C., Lydia B., Hannah S., Shelby S., Alice S., Cate K., Wilson O., Pietra O., Riley H., Declan H., Henry T., Teddy T., Charlie T., Mae P. For meeting their goals all summer long: Riley H., Declan H., Mae P., Cate K., Asher C., Caden C. For reading a whopping 125 books: Cate K.
Did you know? Members have the ability to review charges on a rolling basis before they hit your monthly statement. By checking throughout the month, this allows any erroneous charges to be caught in advance and easier for the accounting department to trace. Follow the arrows below to view your statement on the MSC website.
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Fitness and Wellness
Kick your fall into high gear with the MSC Fitness Check-in Challenge. If you need a little more motivation to get into the Fitness Center or that extra push to try something new, this is a great opportunity for you!
When
How
September 24 - November 24
Simply register with the Fitness front desk in person, on the phone, or by email at mscfitnesscenter@gmail.com, or email Tony at acolosimo@michiganshores.org.
Where Open Gym, Group Fitness, Personal Training, Massage Therapy, Lap Swimming, Aqua, and Fitness
What Earn 1 point per day by participating in any of the above Athletics activities (only 1 point can be earned per day). The challenge will last 61 days from 9/24 to 11/24.
There is no entry fee. After you have registered, simply attend any of the above activities and we will do the rest.
Prizes!? Any member that accrues 35 check-ins gets a complimentary 30-minute massage.
The member with the most check-ins will receive 1 60-minute complimentary massage and 1 private personal training session. All members that accrue at least 25 check-ins (excluding the overall top member) will be entered into a raffle to win one of the following prizes: • Breakfast for 2 at the South End Cafe • (1) 30-minute private training session • (1) 10-pack of Group Fitness class passes • (1) Bottle of wine (3 total winners)
For more information, please contact Director of Athletics Tony Colosimo at acolosimo@michiganshores.org.
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MSC Personal Trainers
Get to know a little more about the MSC Trainers. Our dedicated staff work with the membership to ensure they get the results they want, in a healthy and safe way. Our trainers are educated and skilled in a wide array of specializations and provide you with the tools and resources to succeed. If you are interested in booking a session with a trainer, contact Tony Colosimo at acolosimo@michiganshores.org.
Rodrigo Velarde Personal Trainer Group Instructor
Tony Colosimo Director of Athletics
Experienced Since 2014
Experienced Since 2009
Certifications
Certifications
• NASM Certified Personal Trainer
• NSCA Personal Trainer
• RKC Master Kettlebell Instructor
• Precision Nutrition Coach
• Kettlebell Athletics Level 1 Instructor
• Functional Range Conditioning – Movement Specialist
• Trigger Point Therapy Myofascial Release Techniques • CPR and AED Specializations
• Functional Movement Screen • Training for Warriors • CPR and AED
• Kettlebell Training
Specializations
• Soft Tissue Therapy
• Health and Fitness for the Desk Professional
• Pre and Post Injury
• Injury Management
• Integrated Movement and Mobility
• Simplifying Life-Long Nutritional Changes
5 Fun Facts
• Sprinting and Running
1. Tony enjoys studying sports analytics
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2. Tony is learning to play competitive beach volleyball
1. Rodrigo’s favorite dish is lasagna
3. Tony studied Latin and classical architecture abroad in Italy 4. Tony has extensive knowledge about the The Office and Parks and Recreation 5. Tony believes peanut butter should be its own food group
2. Rodrigo plans vacations according to hikeable mountains 3. Rodrigo is a successful human mover 4. Rodrigo once bear crawled a 5k 5. Rodrigo attempts balancing on hands as well as yin and yang energy
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MSC Personal Trainers
Experienced Since 2008
Experienced Since 2009
Certifications
Certifications
• NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach
• ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist
• NSCA Certificated Personal Trainer
• Aqua Fitness Instructor
• NSAM Corrective Exercise Specialist
• TRX Instructor
• NSAM Performance Exercise Specialist
• CPR and AED
• Functional Movement Screen • CPR and AED • Selective Functional Movement Assessment • National Acupuncture Detox Association • TRX Suspension Training Specializations • Pre and Post Injury Prevention • Sports Specific Training • Strength and Conditioning • Core and Mobility Training • Nutritional Coaching 5 Fun Facts 1. Vito likes to fish and hike 2. Vito likes to draw and paint 3. Vito enjoys playing piano and guitar 4. Vito enjoys dancing 5. Vito has a passion for cooking
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Lloy Johnston Director of Aquatics Personal Trainer Group Instructor
Vito Scamarcia Personal Trainer Group Instructor
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• Yoga Instructor
Specializations • Aging Gracefully • Strength Conditioning • Running and Cycling • Wellness Swimming • Outdoor Fitness 5 Fun Facts 1. Lloy is a mom of 3 2. Lloy achieved a TaeKwonDo Black Belt in 2001 3. Lloy lived in Ecuador for 1.5 years 4. Lloy played soccer and ran hurdles in College – Knox College Hall of Fame 5. Lloy has visited 40/50 states in the USA, as well as Europe, North and South America
MSC Personal Trainers
Frederick Weinstein Massage Therapist
Experienced Since 2000 Certifications • Natural Therapeutics Specialist Certification • BCTMB - Nationally Board Certified Bodyworker • Illinois Licensed Massage Therapist • Manual Lymph Drainage Certification • Emergency Medical Technician Certification/CPR, AED • B.A. in Theater and English Specializations • Deep Tissue • Trigger Point • Myofascial Release Technique • Reflexology • Sports Massage • Energy Balancing • Mind/Body Awareness • Injury Rehabilitation 5 fun facts 1. Frederick has written a novel, and has played drums in many bands 2. Frederick spends a lot of time hiking with his dog 3. Frederick has super fast reflexes 4. Frederick has backpacked solo all over the world 5. Frederick believes in stretching, and trusting intuition
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Staff Interview
We sat down with MSC Director of Communications and Membership, Cody Czmyr, to learn a little more about him. Cody is no stranger to the private club industry and the MSC membership has enhanced his experience on the North Shore! MSC | Tell us about yourself.
MSC | Tell us about your time at MSC.
CC | I am a native of Connecticut, but as a
CC | Much to my surprise, I have already been
military brat, I was born in Greece. Don’t ask me if I remember any of it or speak any Greek because the answer is no. I studied hospitality at Eastern Illinois University (Go Panthers!) and have been working in membership and marketing since graduating in 2010. One of my personal passions is to give back to the community. I currently serve on the EIU Alumni Association Board of Directors as well as the Associate Board of the Chicago Literacy Alliance and the Porchlight (Music Theatre) Young Professionals. Last August, I celebrated a COVID wedding with 20 of our closest friends and family. My husband and I live in Lakeview with our pet lionhead bunny, Cadeau.
with MSC for nearly 4 years having started in January 2018. Time flies when you are busy! This experience has provided me with tremendous growth opportunities and I have really enjoyed getting to know the staff and membership. I am lucky that I love what I do and that each day brings something new and different. I have met so many wonderful people along my journey and MSC has been no different. My exposure to the North Shore was very limited prior to working at The Club and over the years I have fallen in love with the community and the people in it. I can see why so many Chicago residents are moving out of the city and up north.
When I am not at work, you’ll find me playing tennis or volleyball - both of which I am passionate about. I follow college volleyball (almost to a fault) and enjoy watching and playing the game whenever I can. Ask the staff and they will tell you just how competitive I am! My other passion is musical theatre. It’s been so unfortunate how much the theatre world was affected by the pandemic but I am hopeful that I will be back in the audience soon enough! I would be remiss to leave out my last (and some might argue most important interest) wine. I am a fan of a good red wine and am always looking for recommendations!
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I am currently the Vice President of the Western Great Lakes Chapter of PCMA, an association that provides events and learning opportunities for club membership and marketing professionals. MSC has also graciously played host to a few of our meetings and I always get great feedback from my peers about our Club.
MSC | What are your top 3 vacation
MSC | Do you have a favorite quote?
destinations (and why)?
CC | A while back, I came across this quote
CC | Of course I have to start with my favorite spot, Paris. There is truly something magical about that city and every time I go, I find more reasons to love it. The architecture, art and history of the city is unlike anything you can get in the states. My second destination would be Mystic, Connecticut. I absolutely love the East Coast and the nautical atmosphere it provides. Growing up, we lived in Mystic for some time and the beach was always a short distance away. I love the crisp, salt water air and the nostalgia that I feel anytime I visit. The views of the Block Island Sound aren’t bad either. Lastly, I would say that I haven’t been to Italy, but would love to go! While I am sure there is more to Italy than pizza, I must admit I am a glutton for pizza. Like Paris, the art and history of Italy, and all of Europe for that matter, make we want to visit more and more. Plus, wine is less expensive so of course I’m interested! A very close 4th is Greece, for obvious reasons.
MSC | If a movie were made about your life,
that sort of stopped me in my tracks to reframe the way I see my life. I use it as a reminder on bad days and as well as good days and it sort of recenters my train of thought. It especially resonates with me with where we are as a global community and the heartache so many have faced over the past 2 years.
“You think this is just another day? It’s not just another day. It is the one day that was given to you, today. It’s a gift. It’s the only gift you have right now and the only appropriate response is gratefulness.” - Br. David Steindl-Rast.
MSC | If you could witness any historical event, what would you want to see?
CC | I would say that I would love to have witnessed Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. deliver his “I Have a Dream” speech during the civil rights march on Washington, DC on August 28, 1963. To be in the crowd of 200,000+ people hearing the voice of the civil right leader would be unforgettable.
who would you want to play you and why?
MSC | If you were stuck on an island what
CC | I would have to wonder how interesting
three things would you bring?
this movie would be but if I had to choose, I would say that I would want Steve Carell to play me. While I love The Office and admittedly see a bit of myself in the humor of Michael Scott, Steve is equally great at playing a more serious role which showcases the depth he can bring to life.
CC | I have to take a practical approach to this one. If I were to be stuck on an island, I would bring a tent, a water filtration system and a few extra sets of clothing. I think they are pretty self explanatory and perhaps shows that I am a little too literal when it comes to (hopefully) imaginary scenarios.
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Membership
Welcome New Members
As a Reminder
Michigan Shores Club is happy to welcome the following new members and their families into membership in August.
Waiting List Deposit | $6,250
Laura and Cory Lester Katherine and Robert Ryan Victoria Sawma and Daniel Fajerstein Elizabeth and Patrick Sheedy
Initiation Fee | $12,500 Current Monthly Dues | $325 Waiting List | 10 – 12 months The waiting list is growing, but it is still a great time to join! If you know someone that you think would be a great fit for membership at Michigan Shores Club, connect them with Cody Czmyr, Director of Membership, at cczmyr@michiganshores.org to arrange a tour and discussion!
Happy Anniversary The MSC team would like to wish the following members a Happy Anniversary for your years of membership in October!
20 years
5 years
Charles and Kimberly McElhenie
Shannon and Blake Hiltabrand
25 years
Leah and William Bostrom James Liddy and Bob Rizzo Steven and Jeanette Ward
Scott and Jeanne Stewart Hall and Julie Adams A. Davison and Healy Rice
Scott and Jeanne Sargent George and Linda Drake
David Schonthal and Erin Schael
30 Years
Andrew and Cynthia Hopkins
Richard and Merrilee Redmond
Christel and Simon Fairchild
35 Years
Timothy and Kathleen Flannery Mark and Melissa Buchmann Ryan and Kristen Bowie James and Stacey Van Metre Sharon and John Watrous 20 www.michiganshores.org 847-251-4100
John and Anne Kern Jerome and Elaine Donohoe
40 years Henry and Anita Hufnagel
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Director of Aquatics ljohnston@michiganshores.org
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Irene Aceves
Director of Athletics acolosimo@michiganshores.org
Director of Catering iaceves@michiganshores.org
Cody Czmyr
Chris Warner
Director of Communications & Membership cczmyr@michiganshores.org
Paddle Director cwarner@michiganshores.org
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