October 2020
Hello Michigan Shores Members, I hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy in these strange times. In the last article from The Club’s President, Suzanne Eschel, she mentioned many of the exciting projects around The Club that have been or will be completed. I want to expand on that a bit, but not just on the physical plant.
Board Membersers Suzanne M. Eschel President Benjamin Rodman Vice President Laura K. Mostofi Secretary Charles E. Glew Treasurer
Board of Directors Cathy Albrecht Richard O. Doran Suzanne M. Eschel Charles E. Glew Edward J. Hungler Nicole F. Keenan David H. Melsheimer Laura K. Mostofi Eileen A. Noren Matthew J. Revord Benjamin Rodman
In our Long Range Strategic Plan refresher this past fall, it was decided that a Capital Reserve Study would benefit Michigan Shores tremendously for future capital replacements, ongoing maintenance, proper budgeting and assured needed resources. Essentially keeping “this old house” in the best shape it can be with few surprises. The study was delayed by the pandemic but is now complete. This is an excellent tool for the Maintenance Team, Board and Management for future planning. There are 452 components listed with their life expectancy and planned replacement dates. This process is used in many Clubs across the country and condominium associations. As the inclement weather begins to move in, our thoughts and plans naturally turn to how can we transition the operations indoors in a member-centric and safe manner to ensure that members and staff feel safe and confident. As you know, we have consistently followed recommendations from the IDPH, CDC and other organizations as our guidance at this time. Recently we have installed UV ray lights in all of our HVAC systems, proven to kill bacteria and viruses. We are going a step further, by installing an Ionization (positive, negative air flow) in the Fitness & Wellness Center. This system also kills 99.9% of bacteria and viruses, including COVID viruses. The same system is used in hospitals, laboratories, schools and sports venues. This is an added protection that you can feel comfortable about. It will be installed in the next couple of weeks at which time more information will be distributed to the membership. Since this year is like no other, the staff have been collaborating on what would have been our traditional Club events. We have had to make some adjustments in our logistics but we have come up with good solutions. This year’s Oktoberfest has two seatings with 40 person requirements for each seating. We have a fantastic menu planned and live instrumental German music. You create the table you are comfortable with, maximum six persons. The Grand Wine Tasting this year will be in hourly shifts beginning at 4:00 pm with a maximum of 50 persons per shift to accommodate everyone that wishes to attend. We are truly being creative and thoughtful in our planning and approach. I think we are taking lemons and making lemonade!
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President's Letter Continued.
Mark your calendar for the new South End Café opens Friday, October 16. The South End Café hours of operations will be Friday through Sunday, 11:00 am until 4:00 pm for lunch service and 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm for dinner service. The South End will be closed one hour in the afternoon for required cleaning and sanitizing. The South End will feature a separate menu from the Bellows and you can find it on-line. We will be offering a daily wine selection and local craft beers. Finally, as a Distinguished Club of America, we are required to be reviewed annually to maintain that status. Recently, the Principal that monitors the Distinguished Clubs from The Boardroom Magazine, a private Club publication, contacted me to review our operations, member communications and particularly our strategy and results during the current pandemic. He was genuinely impressed with the Board and Management’s strategies to weather through this and the creativity in keeping members engaged, one of the best he has ever seen. As always, we thank you for your support and dedication to Michigan Shore Club. It is truly a pleasure to be able to serve the membership and act as a resource to you and your families. Thomas Conroy, CCM, CCE General Manager
What is a Distinguished Club? Simply the best of the best Private Clubs. To be a Distinguished Club is to be one of only a few, highly select private clubs that are recognized as providing a Member Experience at a level attained by only the finest clubs in the world. Distinguished Clubs are determined by a thorough vetting and awarding process conducted by BoardRoom magazine’s Distinguished Clubs team of industry specialists.
A club must be a Distinguished Club in “good standing,” which means, among other criteria, that The Club has earned Distinguished Club award status in accordance with Distinguished Club's awarding methodology within the past 12 months.
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Upcoming Events
Oktoberfest Friday, October 2 | $45 Per Person + Service 2 Seatings | 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm Enjoy a 4-course Oktoberfest dinner, drink specials & a live German band! We encourage you to coordinate with your friends. Wear your best dirndl & lederhosen! Reservations required, walk-ins not permitted.
MSC Pumpkin Patch Saturday, October 10 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Limited to 30 minutes Visit the Front Lawn and pick out the perfect pumpkins and gourds for your family! Pumpkins are available while supplies last. Reservations are required. Max of 30 guests per time slot. Pumpkin prices vary. Call the Front Desk and make a reservation for lunch!
Painting on the Patio Tuesday, October 13 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm $50 Per Person + Service Join us on the Patio for a painting class with Tipsy Paint. Members will enjoy a 2 hour painting class with an instructor who teaches you to paint beautiful strokes of your own work. All while sipping a glass of wine! 48-hour cancellation policy. The class includes all painting supplies. Masks are required. Member Signature Bar. Register online.
MSC Book Club Thursday, October 15 | 5:30 pm We will Zoom the meeting, but also offer the chance to meet up at The Club outside on the Patio. All are welcome to join in the discussion. Title: Home Fire | Author: Kamila Shamsie
Complimentary Speaker Series The First Heisman: The Life of Jay Beranger Tuesday, October 20 | 6:30 pm Cocktails 7:00 pm Speaker Begins A unique opportunity to bring the past back to life! The son of the First Heisman Trophy Winner shares the background, the stories and the insights about a man who blazed a path and left an imprint for all those that followed. See rare 1930's video of his famous runs, hear very personal stories about Jay's experiences, witness reflections about his life from the man himself, and understand why Jay's life matters so much today.
Tricks and Treats at MSC Saturday, October 31 | 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Plan your Halloween at MSC. We have a few activities going on around The Club that you will not want to miss. Events include trunk-ortreating in the parking lot and Spook-Tac-U-Lar Family Photos. Register online for a time slot. 40 people per hour. Masks are required. If you would like to volunteer your trunk and help pass out candy, contact Cody Czmyr.
Autumnal Dessert Class with Pastry Chef Jennifer Martinez Wednesday, November 4 5:30 pm Appetizers | 6:00 pm Class Begins $38 Per Person + Service Learn how to master classic autumnal desserts. All bakers will be able to take home their creations. Complimentary Prosecco and light hors d'oeuvres will be served.
Please register for all events online or by phone at 847-251-4100
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Dining
Food & Beverage Indoor dining can reopen with groups of 6 or fewer, with tables spaced 6-feet apart.
Bellows Club Room Lunch Service Reservation Only 11:00 am – 4:00 pm (To-go available 11:00 am – 4:00 pm) Dinner Service* Reservation Only Tuesday - Sunday | 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm All F&B service will be shut down between 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm daily to thoroughly clean service operations. * If you arrive late you will still need to depart at the given time.
South End Café Beginning Friday, October 16, the new South End Café will be open for lunch and dinner service Friday - Sunday. Lunch Service Reservation Only 11:00 am – 4:00 pm To-go available 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Dinner Service* Reservation Only Tuesday - Sunday 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
To-Go Service Tuesday – Sunday Lunch Menu 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Dinner Menu 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Please continue to pull into the front circle drive.
To make a reservation, please call the Front Desk at 847-251-4100 and press 0 or 1 to speak with the Receptionist.
Michigan Shores Club Dining Menus. Click the buttons below to view our latest menus.
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Please join your fellow members in sponsoring an individual for membership as part of the Each One Reach One Campaign! Cody Czmyr Director of Membership cczmyr@michiganshores.org 224-408-8305
Aquatics
On October 6, the MSC Dolphins Swim Team returns to the afternoon Aquatics schedule through February 10. In honor of the start of swim season, the aquatics team is sharing a few drills to strengthen your butterfly stroke (and build your strength and endurance).
1. By the “side of the pool”: Mimic the mechanics of the butterfly stroke with great precision out of the water by the side of the pool, making one leg kick – bending your knees slightly – as your hands “enter the water” and another when they reach your sides (basic drill before beginning the others).
2. With short fins: Swim the butterfly with short fins on your feet, taking one arm stroke for every 3-4 leg kicks.
3. One arm only Swim the butterfly using just one arm without moving the other or with it extended out in front of you or along your side. It is extremely important to breathe forwards and not laterally when performing this drill.
4. Breaststroke legs with lateral breathing: Swim the butterfly making a breaststroke leg kick every arm stroke, breathing once to the right and once to the left, attempting to keep your head underwater as much as possible.
5. Freestyle legs Swim the butterfly using a freestyle leg kick. Try to keep your shoulders above the water when performing this drill.
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6. Variable entry Swim the butterfly making sure your hands enter the water approximately 50 cm apart for the first arm stroke, approximately 25 cm apart for the second stroke and then together for the third stroke before returning to the initial 50 cm for 4th arm stroke.
7. Underwater recovery Swim the butterfly without the aerial part (recovery) of the arm stroke, keeping your arms below your chest and trying to go as deep as possible with your shoulders by thrusting your back powerfully downwards.
8. Clenched fists Swim the butterfly with clenched fists, keeping your arms and legs as coordinated.
9. Extended arms Swim the butterfly describing a semicircle during the underwater phase (pull) of the arm stroke.
10. One leg kick Swim the butterfly making just one leg kick for every complete arm cycle, inserting it at the end of the pull phase right before beginning the recovery phase above the water. We look forward to seeing you in the pool giving these tips a try. In any case, do not try and perform all these drills in one single session, they can really strain your shoulders and back.
Anniversaries In September, we were pleased to celebrate employment anniversaries for Aqua Instructor Trudi Gavin (7 yrs), Coach Matt Wendt (5 yrs), and Lifeguard Emin Jakupovic (2 yrs)! We feel so fortunate for the strength and expertise of our staff.
Patch Club Winners Congratulations to Patch Club Winners MJ Jiaras (150 mile Patch) and Howard Prossnitz (50 mile Patch). We love your commitment to your health and wellness in the MSC Aquatics Center.
Aquatics Center Hours Monday - Thursday
Friday - Sunday
Lap Swimming 5:30 am - 8:30 am
Lap Swimming 6:45 am - 9:45 am
Aqua Fitness 8:45 am - 9:45 am
Aqua Fitness 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Lap Swimming
Lap Swimming 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Closed for Cleaning 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Lap Swimming 12:30 pm- 2:30 pm Closed for Swim Clinic/Team (Tues, Wed, Thurs)
Hour Long Family Pool Rental Hours 12:45 pm - 4:15 pm Lap Swimming 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
3:00 pm - 5:45 pm
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Fitness & Wellness
Fitness Tips for the Virtual School Year! With the virtual school year kicking off, our at-home workspaces are going to be a lot more crowded. Here are some tips for keeping everyone in the house happy and healthy during the day.
1. Working and studying from home? Make sure to get up and walk around (even in circles if you must!) for at least three minutes every hour. Try to get up and move around in shifts to create some space from the rest of the home.
2. Drink lots of water! One of the sneakiest detriments to our health during home-time is over-snacking. Drinking lots of water and staying properly hydrated will make those snacks less appealing. Have a water bottle nearby to remind you to hydrate during school or work.
3. Get outside when you can!
Set a timer for 30 second intervals. Perform the first exercise for 30 seconds followed by 30 seconds of rest, then move to the second exercise and repeat. When you finish the circuit, rest for 1-2 minutes, then repeat. Try to finish each entire circuit 3-4 times.
Circuit 1
Circuit 2
Bodyweight Squat
Burpee
Push ups
Mountain Climbers
Jumping Jacks
Bodyweight Lunges
Sit ups
Plank hold
A quick walk around the block can work wonders for our mental and physical health. Change your scenery!
4. Separate your work space from your lounging space. Let your environment create natural barriers between work and rest as best as you can. Try to work from a chair instead of the couch. This is especially important for students learning things for the first time.
5. Make time for a workout! Here is a quick workout you can use to move your body, sweat a little, and break up your day. Challenge the kids and work alternately so you can pump each other up during rest periods:
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Interval training not your style? Try this 30-minute yoga routine from Lloy Johnston.
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Paddle
New to paddle? Never played paddle? If you have little to no experience playing paddle, I would encourage you to give it a try! Paddle is a great form of exercise and appeals to those who enjoy being outdoors. There truly is nothing better than paddle in the late Fall.
Beginner Team for Absolute Beginners
Paddle for Kids
We have teams for beginners for both Men and Women. Paddle team is truly the best way to learn the game! Paddle teams are fun, bring about camaraderie; and we learn to play as a team!
We have plenty of junior paddle offerings for your kids here at MSC! Paddle is a great sport to develop your child’s eye-hand coordination and footwork! Email Chris Warner at cwarner@ michiganshores.org for information on which days and times the junior classes are offered!
Paddle in No Time (Clinics for the Beginners)
Cost | $20/class Interested in paddle classes for beginners? The Paddle Staff will have you playing matches by the end of the session. Grab a friend, family member or neighbor and experience the fastest growing sport in Chicago. Email Chris Warner at cwarner@michiganshores.org for information on which days and times the beginner classes are offered!
Cost | $20/class
Individual and Family Paddle Tennis Membership Individual Paddle Membership | $260 Family Paddle Membership | $360 Paddle Membership includes unlimited court time use during the year with reservations required. Reservations can be made up to seven days in advance, by calling the Front Desk, or at www.michiganshores.com. Guest fees are included. Sign-up forms are available at the Front Desk. Also, if you’re interested in paddle lessons, paddle equipment, or have any paddle questions, please feel free to contact Chris Warner.
To register for any of these great paddle events, or to be added to my paddle distribution list, please contact Paddle Director Chris Warner at cwarner@michiganshores.org
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Get Social
Follow Michigan Shores Club on Social Media! Click the images below to bring you the social media page. We encourage you to share your experiences at The Club on your social media accounts and tagging @michiganshoresclub and using #memoriesatMSC.
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Membership
Welcome New Members Michigan Shores Club is happy to welcome the following new members and their families into membership March - September.
10 years Julie and Matthew Halbower
20 years J. Christopher Martin and Angela Nuss
30 years Bruce and Mary Lyon Roger and Grace Peterson
They say, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” Over the past 7 months, the Michigan Shores Club membership has shown its dedication and commitment to The Club. You have remained steady patrons, strong supporters and tireless advocates. It has been a privilege and honor to be able to serve the membership during this trying time as it has forced us to get creative and innovative in our services and offerings. As much as The Club has been a resource for you, we ask that you pay it forward and be a resource to your family and friends. Spread the word and encourage your network to consider membership at MSC so they, too, can benefit from what we are able to offer.
As a reminder: Initiation Fee | $12,500 Waiting List Deposit | $6,250 Current Monthly Dues | $325 Waiting List | 3 – 5 months (yes, now is 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!
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Sweet Spot
Looking for some delicious recipes to try at home? Look no further than the MSC Sweet Spot! Pastry Chef, Jennifer Martinez, shares one of her favorite recipes, Monster Cookies, which is also available on the Bellows dessert menu!
Monster Cookies Ingredients • 3 Eggs • 1 1/2 cup Brown Sugar • 1 cup Sugar
Click the video to follow Jennifer as she prepares the cookies for MSC!
• 1 tsp Vanilla • 1 tsp Honey • 2 tsp Baking Soda • 1 1/2 cup Peanut Butter • 1/2 cup Room Temp Butter • 4 1/2 cup Quick Oats • 1 cup Chocolate Chips • 12 oz Mini M&Ms
Instructions 1. Cream butter and both sugars together 2. Slowly add eggs, vanilla and honey
MSC Recipe Exchange Cookbook
5. Refrigerate for about an hour
Click on the cookbook to find a great list of recipes from MSC Members.
6. Scoop and bake at 350 for about 12 minutes or until slightly golden, timing will vary so keep an eye on your cookies. Enjoy!
Email Cody Czmyr at cczmyr@michiganshores. org with your favorite recipes to be featured as well!
3. Mix in the oats and baking soda 4. Next mix in the chocolate chips and the m&ms
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