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The Spokane Club Magazine

March/April 2015 Volume 49 No. 4 USPS 000239 Communications Director/Editor Kate Spencer, 459-4535 Senior Designer/Web Manager Kasi Dunn, 838-8511, x118 Front Desk 838-8511 Endorsement by the management, membership or staff of the Spokane Club for product or services in paid advertising is neither expressed nor implied. Signals is published bi-monthly. Subscription rate is $1.00 an issue ($6.00 annually) and is part of monthly Spokane Club membership dues. Periodical postage paid at Spokane, Washington. Postmaster: Please send address changes to Signals, Spokane Club Magazine, 1002 W. Riverside Ave., Spokane, WA 99201

25 social _____

columns _______

Social Events

10 Burgundy’s News 11 Club’s Within the Club

Club Management CEO . Charles Alpers

business ________

459-4230 . calpers@spokaneclub.org

12 CEO’s Message

CFO . Shawn Smith

By Charles Alpers

459-4232 . ssmith@spokaneclub.org Sales & Marketing Director . Jon Fine 459-4240 . jfine@spokaneclub.org Communications Director . Kate Spencer 459-4535 . kspencer@spokaneclub.org Hospitality Director . Ryan Lloyd 838-8511 . rlloyd@spokaneclub.org Sports & Fitness Director . Melissa Elfering

14 Executive Summary of Strategic Plan

Chairman’s Message By Rick Repp

features _______ 4

3rd Annual Charity Bracket Buster By Kate Spencer, Editor in Chief

20 Valley Girls Unite in Friendship By Kate Spencer, Editor in Chief 25 Downtown Athletics Renovation

16 Thrive 125

Update

18 New Members

By Kate Spencer, Editor in Chief

fitness ______ 26 Fitness News

family _____ 36 News for Families

28 Personal Training

37 Family Calendar

Executive Chef . Bob McDaniel

30 Court Sports

37 Family Happenings

bmcdaniel@spokaneclub.org

31 Tennis News 34 Aquatics News

40 Easter Festivities

Facilities Director . Jim Miller

459-4570 . melfering@spokaneclub.org

838-8511 x166 . jmiller@spokaneclub.org Human Resources Director . Juanita Jiminez 459-4577. jjiminez@spokaneclub.org Director of Tennis Operations . Jeff Urie 535-3554 . jurie@spokaneclub.org

schedules _________

on the cover ___________ Spring into Action

21 Gym & Aquatics Schedule 22 Downtown Schedule 23 Valley Schedule

Photo Courtesy of Jed Conklin Design by Kasi Dunn

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Business | Chair’s message

Inflection Point By Rick Repp, Chairman

hey say a picture is worth a thousand words, and the membership graph below certainly helps explain some of the challenges that the Club has been facing in recent years. Unfortunately, despite a variety of strategies and efforts, the Club has faced a significant decline

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in membership since 2001. Some of this decline can be attributed to changes in society and demographics, as many fraternal societies, churches and other membership organizations have also painfully experienced losses in membership with Baby Boomers transitioning into retirement and

members of Generation X, (the “baby bust” generation), and the Millennials demonstrating less enthusiasm for institutional membership. Some of this decline can be attributed to economics, as our member exit-surveys showed “financial cost” as a significant factor during prior recessions, especially the Great Recession starting in 2008. Admittedly, some of this decline can also be attributed to missteps by the Club, as members expressed dissatisfaction with customer service issues or the quality of certain facilities and amenities. Unfortunately, we were also unsuccessful at retaining many of the former members of the Central Park Racquet Club, after we acquired it in 2001. Despite these historical challenges, there are reasons to be optimistic the Club may be on the verge of an “inflection point,” or a turning point,

on the membership graph. Last year, we saw five consecutive months of net-positive membership growth for the first time since 1995. As of our February Membership committee meeting, we are thus far exceeding break even by 4 net memberships and are running positive this fiscal year. The possibility of having the first year of net positive membership growth for the first time in a decade is within our grasp, and how powerful would it be were that to occur during our 125th anniversary year?!? Although we cannot control demographic and societal forces, we can have an impact on the customer service, facilities and amenities our members experience. With the successful sale last year of the Civic Building, we achieved a limited measure of breathing room in our finances. In light of the foreboding membership trend line, Club leadership was faced with the hard decision of whether we should try to hold onto the status quo, using the temporary boost in cash to prolong the “slow bleed,” or seek to alter the trend line by investing a portion of the proceeds in “impact projects” intended to increase membership retention and growth. After giving careful consideration to a review of our membership statistics, membership surveys and focus group research confirming that athletics is the number one reason new members are joining the Club, we selected our Downtown athletic facilities as the first major “impact project” designed to make a tangible

The new cardio equipment will have touch screens, on-demand entertainment, interactive courses, web capabilities and television. In addition, the Conditioning Room will have a contemporary Northwest look and feel thanks to Nagel Design. difference in the membership experience. Our goal is to ensure that the Club’s exercise facilities are nothing less than exceptional. The next step is to capitalize on our improved facilities as a catalyst for membership growth. As the renovation is completed and new equipment is installed, we ask that you take advantage of the opportunity to learn from our Athletics staff all the ways in which you can personally benefit from the new equipment. It is this cutting edge equipment—LifeFitness Strength and

Cardio Equipment and Matrix Cardio Equipment are both leaders in the fitness industry—that will be one of the centerpieces of our renovated facilities. The new cardio equipment will have touch screens, on-demand entertainment, interactive courses, web capabilities and television. In addition, the Conditioning Room will have a contemporary Northwest look and feel thanks to Nagel Design, a leader in the fitness design industry. All these elements, combined with our professional training staff and personalized programs, add up to a truly exceptional new fitness venue. And there is still more to come with this project. We ask that you spread the good news to your friends and neighbors, who are not currently members. Let them know that the Spokane Club now has the best exercise facilities in town. With your help, we can recruit the new members we need to make 2015 the inflection point for the Club.

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Third Annual March Madness

B y r t a i c r ket a h C a r u e c tion t s u B

Monday, March 16 5 – 8 pm Cutter Library

March Madness is coming and that means it’s time for the Spokane Club’s Annual Charity Bracket Buster!

he Bracket Buster raises funds for local charities by “auctioning” the 64 teams that make it to the NCAA tournament. 100% of the proceeds go to the winning charities, which must be 501c3s. Last year we raised $11,740 for local charities in just under an hour! The Buster opens with the Celebrity Sports Talk with Richard Fox, Matt Santangelo, Zach Gourde and Cory

Violette. The panel will discuss their Selection Sunday brackets and predictions for the NCAA tournament, along with personal anecdotes about the great game of basketball. Questions are welcome from the audience at this great pre-auction event. The Sports Talk is open to all ages. The Buster Auction immediately follows the Sports Talk. The Buster is open only to those 21 years and over.

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So grab your friends, bid on your teams, name your charities and the let the auction action begin! Questions? Answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Buster are on the page to the right. Members can register online. If you have additional questions, or want to reserve for non-member guests, email kspencer@spokaneclub.org.

Austin Stolp, Rich Butterfield and John Pilcher

Bracket Buster FAQs What is the Charity Bracket Buster? The Buster is an annual auction sponsored by the Spokane Club that raises funds for local charities by auctioning off the field of 64 teams during the NCAA’s “March Madness” playoffs. How does the auction work? Anyone attending the Buster can bid on the teams; groups of bidders must select their Designated Bidder. The winning Bidder assigns their team to the local charity of their choice. Monies raised are held in an account by the Spokane Club until the NCAA tournament winners are announced. Funds are then dispersed to the winning charities. 100% of the funds raised go to the winning charities. Is the event open to the public? The event is open to members, their guests and friends of the Club. Members can register online; non-members can register by emailing Kate Spencer at kspencer@spokaneclub.org. Who typically bids at this event? Bidders come from a variety of streams which include: Board members of non-profits, staff members of non-profits, donors to non-profits or those who have a special connection to a non-profit, either as a volunteer or as someone who has received assistance from the non-profit. Generally, these folks also follow basketball to some small (or enormous) degree and have their favorites in that arena too. Does the Club maintain a list of charities that I can get my favorite charity on for the Buster? The Club does not maintain a list. It is the members and their guests who support

Last year’s biggest winner! L to r: Robert McCann, Executive Director, Catholic Charities, Reverend Monsignor Frank Bach, Bracket Buster Director, John Pilcher and Charles Alpers, CEO, Spokane Club the charities, not the Club itself. The Club provides a venue for the charity auction to occur. How do I get my favorite charity involved? It’s simple. Gather a group of friends and colleagues who share a passion for a local charity. Come to the Buster, choose the basketball team(s) you want to bid on, select your Designated Bidder and name your charity. IF your group wins the team(s) they bid on and IF those team(s) win in either of the two designated categories, your charity is a winner. There can be winners in either or both of these two categories—Seeds 9-16 and Final Four. Does every charity win something? No, just as every team who makes it to the NCAA tournament doesn’t win the tournament, not every charity wins money at the Buster. Historically, teams seeded 1-8 (32 teams) have the best chance of winning the tournament. Money raised from the field of 64 is

split into two pools, one consisting of all seeds 1-8; and the second pool made up of seeds 9-16. For the pool derived from the top seeds, 1-8, the pot is split in the following ways: 50% to the National Championship winning team, 25% to the team that loses the title game and 12.5% each to the first two losers in the final four. For the teams seeded 9-16, the pool is split as follows: Each win of your team earns a return of 5% of this second pool. After all payouts of the second pot, any remaining funds go to the team or teams that advance the furthest. Seeds 9-16 are eligible for the Final Four pot created by seeds 1-8. Interested in coming to the Buster? Or need more info? Please contact Kate Spencer at kspencer@ spokaneclub.org.

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Social | events

Valley Easter Egg Hunt Head out to the Valley facility for an afternoon the whole family will enjoy. We’ll have golden eggs with special prizes, candy, a petting zoo with rescued animals, hot chocolate, and cookies! With the addition of the sand volleyball court, the kids will have fun digging their way to find their candy filled eggs. Bring your smiles and we’ll bring the baskets as we make way for one of our most popular family events of the year. Reservations required, call 838-8511. Cancellations by March 28th. Saturday, April 4; 2:00 – 4:00 pm $14++ per child; $5++ per adult

Member Value Event!

Springtime Seafood Buffet - ALL YOU CAN EAT!

Easter Brunch

Spring has arrived and we want to welcome the coming sunshine and blooms with an amazing feast! This is a Member-Value event and is for members and their immediate family only! No non-family guests. Reservations required, call 838-8511. Cancellations by March 20th.

$13++ Children 6-12

Spring has sprung — and what better way to celebrate then by bringing family and friends to the Club for this special Easter event! Our Easter Brunch menu will include an array of pastries, eggs and breakfast meats, salads and roasted meats, seafood, pasta and desserts. Reservations are required, call 8388511 or reserve at Spokaneclub.org. To avoid charges to your account cancellations must be made by March 29th.

Children 5 and under FREE!

Sunday, April 5; 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Friday, March 27 Seatings; 5:00, 6:00, and 7:00pm $26.95++ Adults, 16 and over $18++ Children 13-15

Seatings every half hour

Lively Libations with Jessica Gudgel Spring is the time when we all come out of hibernation, which in and of itself is a reason to celebrate! Come and join our Programs and Events Coordinator, Jessica, as she walks you through the making of some delicious Spring cocktails! When you get off work, head on over to the Club for a happy hour where we will be teaching you how to concoct your own Spring libations. Taste Jessica’s special recipes for her Cucumber-Tea-Ni, Strawberry Basil Margarita, Blueberry Rum Smash, and a surprise drink she’ll need your help in naming. It will be featured during the month of May in Burgundy’s Bar. Reservations are required, reserve your spot by calling 8388511. Cancellations by April 8th. Wednesday April 15; 6:00 – 7:00 pm; Gourmet Room; $12++

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$36++ Adults; $25++ For ages 13-15 $16++ Ages 6-12; Free for 5 and under

Awaken Spring Ladies Luncheon

elcome the new season with a new format to this classic Club gathering! In addition to the delicious luncheon, this year’s attendees will be treated to a special presentation by master gardener and KXLY contributor, Phyllis

Stephens. Bring your friends to enjoy Spring cuisine and learn all the wonderful ways to prepare and nourish your garden throughout the spring and summer months. Phyllis will be taking you through her beautiful garden, by sharing personal photos and stories as only she can. She will share her view of the spirituality of gardening, while showing her garden’s evolution over the past 35 years. There will also be a question and answer session at the end of the luncheon. Reserve today by calling 838-8511. To avoid charges to your account cancellations must be made by March 25th. Wednesday, April 1; 11:00 am – 1:00 pm; Georgian Ballroom; $24 inclusive

Special guest: Master Gardener, Phyllis Stephens

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All New!

Pizza and Potting

Calling all kids! Come with Dad to create a hand-painted, beautiful pot and a potted flower for this year’s upcoming Mother’s Day. Is there anything better than painting, potting, and eating pizza? We encourage all fathers and children to come partake in this fun and affordable Saturday afternoon event. We’ll provide all the supplies, including those much-needed aprons, while you enjoy pizza and drinks. With this event everyone wins! Dad gets to spend time with his little one(s), while mom receives a very memorable gift for a very special Mother’s Day. Reserve your space at this fun new event by calling 838-8511. Cancellations must be made by May 2nd. Saturday, May 9; 12:00 – 2:00 pm Crystal Room; Children $10; Adults $5

Family Spaghetti and BINGO Night! It’s Bingo fun for everyone! You’ll walk away with a full tummy, lots of memories, and, if you’re lucky, some fun prizes too! It all happens April 25! Enjoy a great buffet that is kid-friendly and just as yummy for the adults. Bring the whole family, even the little kiddos, for an opportunity to stamp out your bingo card and win some great prizes. This event is sure to sell out, so make your reservations as soon as possible! Reservations required, call 838-8511. Cancellations by April 18th.

Mother’s Day Buffet Moms make our lives complete. Show her your love with this enduring Club tradition. Reserve your space by calling 838-8511. Cancellations by May 3rd. Sunday, May 10; 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Seatings every half hour

Saturday, April 25; 5:30 – 8:00 pm $13.95 Adults; $9.95 Ages 6-12; Free for 5 and under; Bingo cards: $2 per sheet, OR $3 for 2 sheets (each sheet consists of 3 BINGO cards); Cards must be purchased with cash

Save The Date

Spring Low Sodium Cooking Class

Wednesday, April 29

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Event Cancellation policy No refunds or exchanges will be made for ticketed Club events. For all social and dining events, members who make cancellations after the stipulated deadline for any event will be charged half of the event price for all guests in their reservation.

Please join us for a

Spring Tea Enjoy delicious teas accompanied by delectable tea sandwiches and the “world’s best” shortbread delivered from Zeppole bakery. Come and share conversation with old friends, while making new, at this blossoming spring event.

May

2:00 to 4:00pm

$25.95++ adults; $18.50++ for ages 12 and under

RSVP

(509) 838-8511 By April 30, 2015

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Burgundy’s | news

Bloomsday Pre-Race Fun on the Terrace Make sure you get to the Club early to avoid the craziness and get ready for a terrific morning. Enjoy Bloomsday, one of the largest road races in the U.S.A., from the comfort of the Club’s Terrace. Cheer on runners with great party favors and indulge in a morning drink special. No reservations accepted. First come, first served! Sunday, May 3; 8:45 – 10:15 am

Bloomsday Brunch It’s been a great morning and the racers have all taken off, so stay for a while and enjoy a tasty Bloomsday buffet. No reservations accepted. First come, first served! Sunday, May 3; 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

International Cuisine in Burgundy’s: Foods of Ireland Continuing the March Irish tradition, we will be serving an à la carte menu of a variety of Irish cuisine. Reservations in Burgundy’s required, call 838-8511 x145. March 19 & 20; 5:00 – 9:00 pm; à la carte menu

International Cuisine in Burgundy’s: Cuisine of Tuscany Reservations in Burgundy’s required, call 838-8511 x145. April 16 & 17; 5:00 – 9:00pm; à la carte menu

St. Patrick’s Day Party Enjoy a special à la carte menu with corned beef and cabbage and more. Wear some green and bring your friends and family to enjoy our famous green draft beer for just $1 or enjoy $3 Guinness bottles from 11:00 am to close. No blarney.... this is sure to be a full day of shenanigans at the Club! Tuesday, March 17; 11:00am - close; Burgundy’s Restaurant; à la carte menu

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Burgundy’s; $12.95

Saturday Social and 10-year plus Member Appreciation

Saturday is a wonderful day to visit Burgundy’s Bar to enjoy our fabulous extended Happy Hour and all the great food and drink specials. For those who have been members for 10 consecutive years or more, your first well cocktail, draft beer or glass of house wine on us! Stop by the Front Desk to get your drink ticket, where they will verify membership years and provide a drink ticket for 10+ year members. Every Saturday; 4:00 – 6:00 pm (for 10+ member complimentary cocktail)

Friendly Fridays Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres every Friday. No reservation is needed, plan to join us for a great time! Every Friday; 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Clubs Within the Club Book Club Second Wednesdays at 7:00 pm Contact: Kay Lester, 838-2862 March: 1984 by George Orwell April: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Cellar Dwellers Wine Club

Celebrate wine, friendship and adventure with this dynamic group. Contact: Alex at 459-4234

Children of the Sun Investment Club

Last Wednesdays at 5:30 pm Contact: Max Johnston, 924-0018

Wednesday Bridge Luncheon

Third Wednesdays at 11:30 am Reserve by the Friday before Contact: Marge Folsom at 443-9377 January winners: 1st Place, Mary Pat Strange 2nd Place, Nadine Rayburn

Partners Evening Bridge

Second Tuesdays at 6:30 pm Reserve by the Friday before. Contact: Marge Folsom at 443-9377 January winners: 1st Place, Mary Secrest & Guest 2nd Place, Joanne O’Neill & Dotty Larson

Beginning Dance Classes Thursdays; 6:45 pm – Hustle (Disco); 7:30 pm- Rumba; Fourth Floor Studio Complimentary for members; Member guests $15/person, per session

Level Two Dance Classes Beginning dance class is a prerequisite. Tuesdays; 5:30 pm – East Coast Swing; Studio B; Complimentary for members

Social Dance practice is held EVERY TUESDAY night from 6:45-8:15 pm, and EVERY SATURDAY from 11:15 am -1:15 pm Studio 4 of the Athletic Building. Members only!

Social Dancers of the Spokane Club

February winners: 1st Place, Joanne O’Neill & Mary Secrest 2nd Place, Paul & Nadine Rayburn

Singles Club

Second and Fourth Fridays at 6:00 pm Contact: Steven True, 991-8820

Social Dancers

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Business | CEO’s message

Our Path to Greatness Spring 2015 Update

By Charles Alpers, CEO

am thrilled to see the first major phase of our Downtown Athletics renovation completed. If you haven’t visited our newly renovated Conditioning Room yet, I urge you to do so. Our thanks to members Cory Yost and George Renner for their great construction and plumbing work, and a special thanks to our Sports & Fitness, Director Melissa Elfering, and project designer Jeff Nagel, for their overall coordination of this major impact project. The next phase of the project will address the Main Street entrance. . Over the course of the next month you will see the exterior and interior of that space modified to reflect a more dynamic entrance into the facility. The work will include new brass signage outside of the entrance, new lobby furniture and more vibrant and welcoming paint colors. At a later date we will also create a new door to our Child Care area, which will enable our members to access the Child Care facilities directly from our Main Street door, versus having to transverse up and down stairs to reach the entrance. 12 . Signals | The Spokane Club magazine | March/April 2015

In July we will continue our Downtown Athletics impact project with a renovation of the Sports Desk and updating of our Downtown Deli. We will also be renovating the lobby of our Valley facility in July, where we will create a more inviting living room environment for our members and their guests to relax before or after their tennis match or workout. Along with all the good news about our new additions to Downtown Athletics, I want to thank our members for their patience with the repair of some of our older amenities, notably during the six-week repair project in the Downtown women’s steam room. The extent of the repairs,

If you are interested in serving the Special Olympics community in a volunteer capacity, please send me an email at calpers@spokaneclub.org.

combined with the long wait for parts, contributed to the delay. Thank you for being so gracious. In other good news happening on our facilities front, I invite you to please welcome Molly Gwinn, the new Assistant Director of the Spokane Club Valley facility. Molly’s most recent position was Catering Coordinator at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park. Please offer her a warm welcome during your next visit to the Valley.

At our January Board meeting our Community Engagement Committee recommended a partnership with Special Olympics Washington for the remainder of fiscal year 2014/2015 and fiscal year 2015/2016. During that time we will be working closely with the state Special Olympics staff to establish two separate 8-week training programs for local Special Olympics athletes. Those training programs will culminate in competition events at one of our facilities. Your Athletics management team has recommended that we develop programs in two sports - swimming and tennis - which we believe can be accommodated with minimal inconvenience to our members. The 8-week series of 90-minute training programs will require volunteers to coach the athletes in either swimming or tennis. Members of our Athletics team have already volunteered to coach the athletes, but we also welcome member coaches. All coaches will go through a one-day

Spokane Club Board Members training program so that they are well-equipped to train the athletes. And, for the competition event, we will need additional volunteers to serve as judges, crowd control and other various duties as needed. If you are interested in serving the Special Olympics community in one of the above volunteer capacities, please send me an email at calpers@ spokaneclub.org and I will contact you once dates have been established for the coach training, athlete training program and the competition event. I am very pleased that our Community Engagement Committee and our Board are partnering with Special Olympics Washington. This is a great way for the Spokane Club to give back to our community, and for us to help establish a greater Special Olympics presence in Eastern Washington. Spring is definitely in the air now and we have much to celebrate at the Club. I hope you will join us for one of our special spring events. From our great member value Springtime Seafood Buffet, to our Easter offerings (see page 40-41 in this issue), to grabbing a seat on the Terrace to watch Spokaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing Bloomsday Race, there are so many ways to enjoy the times and the friendships of our lives together.

Rick Repp Chairman

RAR@witherspoonkelley.com

Nancy Vorhees Vice Chair/Chair-Elect

Latisha Hill Secretary

Taudd Hume Past Chair

Vorheen@inhs.org

thume@pblaw.biz

Pam Lund Treasurer

Chris Bell Trustee

latisha.hill@avistacorp.com

plund@gsewni.org

cbell@naiblack.com

Corky Mason Trustee

Stephanie Bregher Trustee

Steve Larsen Trustee

cj.mason@comcast.net

Kim Cronen Trustee

kbrockbank@comcast.net

bregher@pacbell.net

slarsen@mo-invest.com

Anne Marie Axworthy Trustee

annemarie.axworthy@gmail.com

Eva Roberts Trustee

roberts@cet.com

I look forward to seeing you at your Club.

Trish McFarland Trustee

trishmcfarland46@gmail.com

Pat DeVries Trustee

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Executive Summary of the Spokane Club Strategic Plan

2015-2020

In January of 2015, the Spokane Club Board of Trustees approved the Strategic Plan 2015-2020. The Plan is the cumulative work of the 2013 and 2014 Board of Trustees retreats, the 2014 ad hoc Core Values Committee, and the 2014-early 2015 Strategic Planning Sub-Committee. The objective of the Strategic Plan is to build upon our Core Identity, Purpose, Values, Goals, and Priorities to move the Club forward into a robust and sustainable future. The plan provides focus, direction, and action to the organization and helps prioritize resources to grow Club membership and maintain long-term financial security. The plan also assists the Board of Trustees and Club Management in their communication of the direction of the Spokane Club to our members and staff. For the full plan, please visit Spokaneclub.org click on the Member login. Our Identity: The Spokane Club is the premier private club of the Inland Northwest. Our Assets: The Spokane Club’s central clubhouse has resided in its current Downtown location on Riverside Avenue since 1912. The Kirkland Cutter Georgian-style building is listed on the National Historic Register. The Athletics building of the Spokane Club-Downtown was built in 1967 and is located on Main Street. The Spokane Club-Valley location, built in 1991, was acquired by the Club in 2001 and is located on 4th Avenue in the Spokane Valley. Together, the Spokane Club locations offer best-in-class facilities and amenities to their respective communities and demographics.

Members of the Strategic Planning committee: Nancy Vorhees, Pam Lund, Dean Reynolds, Chris Bell, Shawn Smith and Charles Alpers

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Our Core Purpose: We are the exceptional place for exceptional people since 1890. Our Core Values: • Self-Fulfillment Whatever our personal pursuits, we share a common drive to discover and fulfill our individual potential while supporting others in achieving their goals. • Authentic Relationships We are a community who care about each other and support each other. We come to the Club to celebrate significant events of our lives with our families and friends. • Community Engagement We are civic-minded citizens who care about the health and vitality of our region. We have the desire, willingness and means to positively impact the larger community.

Members of the Core Values Committee: Kristin Condon, Jack DeWenter, Mike Dunford, Victor Frasier, Ryan Lloyd (staff), Betsy Lynch, Corky Mason, Kevin O’Neill, Dean Reynolds. (Charles Alpers, Jon Fine and Kate Spencer attended as management.)

• Strengthen Club governance and member involvement The Board of Trustees strives to continuously improve the Club’s governance structure and solicit input from members on Club policies, direction and the Strategic Plan.

Our Five-Year Goal: Achieve a robust total membership of 2,850 members for our combined locations. Our Core Priorities: • Maintain and enhance the quality of member service Delivering consistent, professional member service is the key component of the exceptional experience our members expect and deserve. Attracting, training, and retaining superior staff is critical to the Club’s success. • Sustain and grow membership Members are the lifeblood of the Spokane Club. As a private club, our primary method of building membership is through our current members’ recommendation of potential members. The Club’s goal of 2,850 members supports the organization’s financial health without overburdening Club facilities.

• Strengthen operations The Club recognizes that a dual approach is necessary and appropriate to capitalize on the unique strengths and respective demographics of the Downtown and Valley locations. For the Downtown location, this means capitalizing on its traditional position as a hub for business and social communities within Spokane’s central core. For the Valley location, this means expanding beyond its excellent tennis programming to include a variety of other athletic and family-focused programs and services.

• Allocate capital responsibly Prudent allocation of capital for both regularly required maintenance to the facilities and Capital Impact projects that raise the quality and caliber of the facilities is vital for member retention and growth, as well as responsible stewardship of our assets. An example of a Capital Impact Project is the renovation to the Downtown Athletics facility which is expected to be completed in 2015. • Engage with the community As part of our Core Values, the Spokane Club is committed to having an active, civic-minded presence in the City of Spokane and inspiring the next generation of leaders through our actions and services within the community. To read the full plan, the action items associated with each of the Core Priorities, and what members can do to facilitate these goals, please visit: Spokaneclub.org and login to the members only page.

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Membership | news

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Building Membership Momentum!

Thanks to our wonderful members for early and sustained success with our Thrive 125 membership drive. Do you know someone whose life could be enriched by membership to your Club? Call Carol McQuaid for more information. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to the next 125 years of excellence! Member Name Barbara Kubu Jacque Sanchez Marianne Bornhoft Patti Marvel Robert Van Cott Ron Reynolds Shelley McDowell Crystl Murray-Mills David Klaue Esther Wilson Eva Roberts Judy Stone Kim Cronen Larry West Ryan Moore Arman Mohsenia Craig Hart

New applicant Samantha Agopsowicz Glenn Turner Nathan Taylor Carol Sobson Zach Shallbetter Gary Kirchner Cecelia Benzel Ketti Mulrine Julien Sather Ryan Herzog Pamela Cloninger Ron Hannum Tamara Gower David Sewell Matthew Brown Billy Page Garrett Anacker

Member Name Craig Hart Eleanor Andersen Shaun Murray Dave Mikkelsen Erle Furbeyre Jamie Lee Jordan Piscopo Karen Cook Mark Russell Colleen Pirrie Eric Anderson Jake Krummel Kane Kuhn Roger Carney Sharon Ditzler Dean Carlsen Erin French

New applicant Carson Van Valkenburg Alison Carl White Matthew Lefler Jim Bell Richard Gill Erin LaHonta Derek Gianukakis Susan Busch Lisa Stiller Sue Linderman Eric Grimsrud Alynne Starks David Lumley Phyllis Wilhelm Kent Davis Toby Rose Marla Bender

Birthday Big Bash Ticket Winners!

For more information, please call Carol McQuaid at 459-4242 or email her at CMcQuaid@spokaneclub.org

Member Name Jeff Johnson Juston Rouse Kristi Schall McKenzie Murphy Tracy Engdahl Tracy Engdahl Will Tombari Catherine Klingel Georgia Krueger Greg Newell Janice McFaland Joe Hamilton Jordan Piscopo Norma Zarlingo Pamela Lund Patrick DeVries Tana Rekofke

New applicant Kaitlin Caudle Matt Turner Daryce Wyborney Daniel Murphy Terry McGuire Kendra Powers-Engdahl Ryan Beaudoin Daniel Brutocao Janice Hill John Nayar Kay Haskins Jared Smith Patrick Love JoAnna Prideaux Michele Finley Ed Gibbs Kyle Rekofke

Congratulations to the Thrive 125 recruiting and new members below who won tickets to the Birthday Big Bash! These names were drawn at random from the group of members that participated in the BIG BASH Kickstarter campaign between July 1st and December 31st 2014. Recruiting members:

Kristi Schall Barbara Kubu Crystl Murray-Mills Will Tombari Sharon Ditzler 16 . Signals | The Spokane Club magazine | March/April 2015

New members:

Dan Murphy Kent Davis Daryce Wyborney Ketti Mulrine Ryan Beaudoin

New this year

E-birthday Cards and Free Birthday Dinner from the Club!

Beginning in April, the Club will be sending birthday wishes and your free birthday meal voucher to your email inbox. We are moving to paperless to save money and time. Print out the email and come celebrate your birthday dinner at Burgundy’s. Enjoy a complimentary entrée on your birthday (with purchase of an entrée of equal or greater value). Your personal Club Sundae is on us! Members whose birthdays fall on Sunday can enjoy this great offer on either the Saturday prior to or the Monday immediately following their birthday. If you don’t receive a birthday email, simply present your ID on your birthday to Burgundy’s staff upon arrival. Dine-in only, no birthday or menu substitutions. Reservations are required. This offer is only valid on your birthday. Call 838-8511 x145.

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SportS therapy

Dr. Mike Bohrnsen dc, dacbsp Sports Chiropractic Physician

(509)828-0538

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Business | new members

Welcome to our New and Returning Members! Jordan Allen*, President. Stay Alfred, and Nancy Allen; Sponsored by Don Morgan and Laurie/Kevin Sell Ryan M Beaudoin*, Principal, Witherspoon Kelley, and Courtney Beaudoin, Attorney, Winston Cashatt; Sponsored by Will Tombari and William Symmes Mark Bell, Manager, Contract Resource Group; Sponsored by Bill Morin and Joe Nichols

Klingel and Catherine Klingel Kimberly Cathcart*, Shareholder, Pearson Packaging, and Chip Cathcart, Assistant Dispatcher, Bureau of Reclamation; Sponsored by Kevin Noland and Michael Senske Kaitlin Caudle, Broker, NAI Black; Sponsored by Jeff Johnson and Chris Bell Sydney Colvin, Bartender, The Blind Buck; Sponsored by Cory Colvin

Marla Bender*, RN, Providence SHMC, and Tye Bender, Laborer, Kaiser Aluminum; Sponsored by Carrie Ball

Andrea DePaolo, Project Assistant, DePaoloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Painting; Sponsored by Jordan Piscopo

Meghan Broderius, Manager, Thomas Hammer; Sponsored by Kay Broderius

Steve Dodds, Executive Director, Episcopal Diocese of Spokane, and Debby Dodds; Sponsored by Peter Moye

Samuel Bruce*, Owner, Seventh Battle Investigations, and Sarah Bruce, Owner, Seventh Battle Investigations Daniel Brutocao, Physician, Mednax, and Dian Brutocao; Sponsored by A. Barclay

Michael Fallon*, GIS Manager, Asset Works, and Margene Fallon, RN, Providence; Sponsored by Patrick McCabe Michael A Foglia and Linda Ann Foglia

Katy Frankenfield, Occupational Therapist, Shriners Hospital; Sponsored by Terri Roark Stephanie Golden, Operations & PR Coordinator, Lewis Clark State College; Sponsored by Jordan Piscopo Molly M Hannan; Sponsored by Eva Roberts Kay Haskins; Sponsored by Janice McFarland Brett Hauber, VP, RTI Health Solutions, and Carl Andrews Claire Heytvelt, Teacher, Spokane Public Schools; Sponsored by Jordan Piscopo Janice Hill and Tom Stuart, Owner, Stuart Adv; Sponsored by Georgia Krueger Carl Hopkins, President, Morris Clark Siding Melissa Claflin-Hubbard, RN, Sacred Heart, and Camaron Hubbard, Designer, Riverside Engineering; Sponsored by Jordan Piscopo Zack Johnson Tate Kelly, Account Executive, IMG, and Tsveta Kelly; Sponsored by Cynthia Kelly Rob Kuharski*, Sr. Financial Consultant, Charles Schwab, Inc., and Brenda Kuharski, Teacher, Spokane Public Schools; Sponsored by Edward Kuharski

Our business is turning them into realities. We do this by helping our clients plan and manage their financial resources. Fee-only. For a complimentary consultation or brochure, call: Greer Gibson Bacon, CFPÂŽ (509) 838-4175 or (888) 864-8827 assetplanning.com

Lance Ladines*, Assistant Security Director, Rosauers, and Kelly Ladines Tatjana Legans, Market Intelligence Analyst, Itron; Sponsored by Jordan Piscopo Patrick Love, Chiropractor, and Lauren Boldebuck, Acupuncture; Sponsored by Jordan Piscopo Douglas MacDonald, Painter, West Valley School District, and Rafaela Ortiz, COO, Enduris Tara G Malmquist, Account Executive, Banner Marketing, and Danielle Thomuse; Sponsored by Chris Collins and Jordan Piscoco Andrew Mann, Pilot, Metro Aviation/NW * denotes families with minor children

18 . Signals | The Spokane Club magazine | March/April 2015

Medstar, and Jessica Mann, RN, Valley Hospital

and Security, and Vicki Pickens, Exec. Assistant CMO, Providence; Sponsored by Lorrie Smyly

Lynch, and Kelly Smith, Owner, Projected Growth Consulting; Sponsored by Joe Hamilton and John Goldfeldt

Kendra Powers-Engdahl, Therapeutic Recreation Assistant, Tamerak Center; Sponsored by Tracy Engdahl

Alia Soulek, RN, Sacred Heart Medical Center, and Mailee Wilson; Sponsored by Callie Adams and Jordan Piscoco

Terry McGuire, Pilot, Fed Ex, and Debi McGuire; Sponsored by Tracy Engdahl

Becky Raabe, Chief Operations, Raabe LLC, and Sean Raabe; Sponsored by Jordan Piscopo

Brain McMillan and Ilse Zuniga, Legal Assistant, Tingey Injury Law Firm

Shannon Reader; Sponsored by Jordan Piscopo

Bobby Strahl* and Shannon Strahl, Associate Athletic Director, Gonzaga University; Sponsored by Douglas Yost and Sarah Dix

JB Miesegaes, Plant Operator, ADM Mix Plant; Sponsored by Kevin Parker and Tim Shustoff

Lauren Richardson, Account Manager, Moloney & O’Neill; Sponsored by John Richardson and Kelly Egan

Erika Moeller, Senior Financial Analyst, Embassy Management, and David Martin, Environmental Health/Safety Mgr., Travis Pattern & Foundry; Sponsored by Jordan Piscopo

David Rickman, VP Engineering, Kaiser Aluminum, and Debbie Rickman, Office Manager, Brad G Shern DMD

Sara VanGemert, Nurse Anesthetist, Sacred Heart Medical Center; Sponsored by Becky Coombs and Julie VanGemert

Toby Rose *, Account Executive, Tyco Integrated Security, and Kim Rose, Business Develop. Manager, Fresenius Medical; Sponsored by Dean Carlsen

Mark Vega, Owner, The Tire Store, and Kimberley Vega, Owner, The Tire Store

Mira McClinon, Personal Banker, US Bank; Sponsored by Jordan Piscopo Alison McGuire; Sponsored by Debra McGuire

Mike Mukumoto, Executive Vice President, Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute; Sponsored by Robert Beschel and R.Joe Alleman Daniel Murphy*, Financial Advisor, Murphy Investments; Sponsored by McKenzie Murphy John Nayar, Design Engineer, Powerhandling Inc; Sponsored by Greg Newell Renee Nelson, Financial Service Specialist, State of Washington Heather J Newell, Research Analyst, EWU; Sponsored by Monique Bright Jasmine Perez* and Stan Perez, Bartender, Waddel’s; Sponsored by Thomas Rice and Joseph Harrington

Anthony Roslund, Photographer, and Elizabeth Roslund, Neuropsychologist, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Tyler Rube

Thomas A Stastny*, Property Manager, Sunshine Homes, and Bridget Stastny Matt Turner, Operations Manager, Wemco Inc.; Sponsored by Juston Rouse

Glenn Ward*, Owner, Bumble Bar, and Elizabeth Ward, Owner, Bumble Bar Zachary Williams; Sponsored by Robert Williams and Catherine Klingel

Craig Skeesick; Sponsored by Leanne Schillinger

Daryce Wyborney, Waddell & Reed, and Mark Wyborney, AJ Edmond; Sponsored by Krista Kinkade Schall

Jared Smith*, Financial Advisor, Merrill

Aaron Young

Get Involved – Join a Planning Club Today!

Take an active role in planning and executing great events for Club members by bringing your ideas, passion and hard work to one of the following committees.

Women’s 40+ Social programs and events designed just for women, whether traditional or something new!

Dance Want to dance (or learn how to dance) and help plan dance events?

Edward Ewell Member since December 1967

Seniors 60+ Help plan social events & programs for men and women

Mix & Mingle (unattached members) Help brainstorm and plan events for our single Club members.

20s/30s Help plan programs and events for our younger members

Holiday Decorating Help plan and decorate our beautiful Clubhouse for the holidays

Samuel Delaney Member since June 1993

Family Programs & Events For Moms and Dads who would like to help plan great programs and events for Club kids!

Camera/Photography Share your photographic work with each other and the Spokane Club

Ken Pickens, Owner/VP, Access Unlimited

IN MEMORIAM

Edward Neunherz Member since October 1994

Contact Jessica Gudgel with questions or to volunteer. 459-4239 or jgudgel@spokaneclub.org www.spokaneclub.org | March/April 2015 | 19

Valley Girls Unite in Friendship

By Kate Spencer, Editor

Back (l to r) Wendy Knopp, Sandra Nauditt, Karen Henderson, Sue McLauchlin, Cyndi Duren, Stephanie Butler, Front (l to r) Kelly Osterberger, Patti Marvel, Linda Heyamoto

ood friends help us enjoy the good times. Great friends help us stay strong through the tough times. For some of our Valley girls, that means helping one of their best friends kick cancer to the curb. By all accounts, they are doing an amazing job in that effort, combining a healthy dose of camaraderie, athletic competition and time-for-wine to triumph over life’s challenges. When Colleen Schillinger was diagnosed with cancer last year, she already had the right stuff to take on a strong competitor. An active and vital participant in USTA team tennis, Spokane Club league play and social play on the weekends, Colleen had also competed in the 2013 Valley Girls Triathlon, a women’s sprint distance triathlon. “Colleen was my tennis partner and talked me into doing the Tri with her in 2013,” says Linda Heyamoto. 20 . Signals | The Spokane Club magazine | March/April 2015

“We were going to do it again in 2014 but then Colleen was diagnosed with cancer. Colleen’s tennis friends wanted to honor and support Colleen in her battle with cancer, so a group of us signed up and trained together.” The training was rigorous, but with enough fun built in to keep it real: Tuesday night Women’s League from 6:00 to 7:30, a 1/3 mile swim in the pool

Stephanie Butler, Linda Heyamoto, Colleen Schillinger, Patti Marvel, Ernie Schillinger (deceased), Karen Henderson and Cyndi Duren

immediately following the tennis, and then a little wine to help decompress and connect socially. Some of the women added cycling classes and Luke Brady’s boot camp training to their regimen. The training paid off, with many personal bests earned for the 2014 competitors. The group and their husbands stopped by Colleen’s house after the event to share stories and support for their missing teammate. Colleen has her own personal best now too: Her cancer treatment is completed and she is doing well. “I’m going to try to swing a racquet in the next week or so,” says Colleen. “My hair is growing out and my spirits are high. I may even try the Tri.” Training is currently underway at Spokane Club Valley for the 2015 Valley Girl Tri which happens on July 12 in Liberty Lake. “We invite all to join us Tuesday nights for tennis, swim, beverage and fellowship to train for the upcoming Valley Girl Tri,” says Patti Marvel, another active Club athlete. “We think Colleen appreciates the continued support in her battle to kick cancer’s butt!” Colleen definitely appreciates it. In fact, she attributes her success throughout her entire ordeal to the amazing camaraderie and support of her friends. It’s a great thing for the Spokane Club, too,” adds Colleen. “We used all the classes and amenities of the Club for our training. We did it together and came together as a close group and true comrades.” Cheers to these awesome Club women!

To sign up for the Tri, or to learn more about it, go to valleygirltri.com.

gym schedule monday open GYM

tuesday

wednesday

open GYM

7:00 - 9:00AM

7:00 - 11:00AM

open GYM

ADULT BASKETBALL

11:30 - 4:00PM

Pickleball

4:00 - 5:50PM

VOLLEYBALL

7:15 - 8:45PM

11:00AM - 2:00PM; 21+

open GYM

2:00 - 5:30PM

7:00 - 11:00AM

7:00 - 9:00AM

ADULT BASKETBALL

open GYM

11:00AM - 2:00PM; 21+

10:30 - 4:00pM

open GYM

friday open GYM

7:00 - 9:00AM

ADULT BASKETBALL

11:00AM - 2:00PM; 21+

saturday open GYM

7:00 - 10:00AM

ELITE BASKETBALL

2:00 - 5:30Pm

open GYM

5:30 - 9:00am

open GYM

10:30am - 10:00pm

open GYM

2:00 - 9:00PM

7:00am - 12:00pM

Pickleball

12:00 - 2:00PM

open GYM

2:00 - 7:00PM

open GYM

11:30AM - 7:00PM

MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE

open GYM

7:00 - 9:00PM

sunday open GYM

10:00 - 12:00AM (RESERVED)

DOWNTOWN

BASKETBALL program training

open GYM

Pickleball

4:00 - 5:50PM

5:30 - 9:00PM (RESERVED)

5:30am - 10:00pm

thursday open GYM

open GYM

5:30 - 9:00PM (RESERVED)

open GYM

VALLEY open GYM

5:30am - 8:00am

5:30am - 5:00pm

open GYM

5:30am - 10:00pm

open GYM

9:00am - 10:00pm

7:00pm - 10:00pm

open GYM

7:00am - 7:00pm

7:00 - 8:45am

open GYM

10:00am - 7:00pm

Please note: Non-Members using the court as part of a team or group are charged a per-person guest fee and are limited to 4 visits per year, as stated in Club bylaws/policies. Schedule subject to change. Special events have priority. Thank you for understanding if the gym is booked.

AQUATIC SCHEDULE monday lap swim

5:00 - 7:30am

Aqua Fitness**

downtown

7:30 - 8:30am

Open/lessons**

9:00 - 11:00am

circlE swim

11:00am - 1:00pm

open swim**

1:00 - 3:30pm

open/lessons/team* 3:30 - 5:00pm

LEsson/Team*

5:00 - 6:30pm

open SWIM**

6:30 - 8:00pm

tuesday lap swim

wednesday lap swim

thursday lap swim

5:00 - 7:30am

Aqua Fitness boot camp**

7:30 - 8:30am

Open/lessons**

9:00 - 11:00am

circlE swim

11:00am - 1:00pm

open swim**

1:00 - 3:30pm

1:00 - 5:30pm

open/lessons/team* 3:30 - 5:00pm

5:30 - 6:30pm

7:30 - 8:30am

9:00 - 11:00am

11:00am - 1:00pm 1:00 - 3:30pm

open/lessons/team* 3:30 - 5:00pm

Aqua Fitness** Open/lessons** circlE swim

open swim**

LEsson/Team*

5:00 - 6:30pm

open SWIM**

6:30 - 8:00pm

5:00 - 6:30pm

open SWIM**

Aqua Fitness**

7:30 - 8:30am

Open/lessons**

9:00 - 11:00am

circlE swim

11:00am - 1:00pm

Open/lessons** Team***

lap swim

5:00 - 6:30pm

friday lap swim

5:00 - 7:30am

Aqua Fitness**

7:30 - 8:30am

adult swim Aqua Fitness

7:30 - 8:30am

adult swim

5:30 - 7:30am

Adult swim

7:30am - 3:00pm; 18+

valley

adult swim

5:30 - 7:30am

aqua fitness

7:30 - 8:30am

Adult swim

7:30am - 3:00pm; 18+

adult swim

circlE swim

open swim** lap swim

5:00 - 6:30pm

open SWIM**

6:30 - 8:00pm

adult swim

5:30 - 7:30am

aqua fitness

7:30 - 8:30am

adult swim

8:30 - 9:00am

aqua fitness

Adult swim

10:00am - 3:00pm; 18+

open swim

3:00 - 6:00pm

aqua fitness*

6:00 - 7:00pm

Adult swim

7:00 - 9:00pm; 18+

open swim

3:00 - 4:00pm

lesson/open

4:00 - 6:00pm

open SWIM

6:00 - 7:00pm

Adult swim

7:00 - 9:00pm; 18+

Adult swim

10:00 - 3:00pm; 18+

open swim

3:00 - 6:00pm

aqua fitness*

6:00 - 7:00pm

Adult swim

7:00 - 9:00pm; 18+

9:00 - 10:00am

open swim

3:00 - 4:00pm

lesson/open

4:00 - 6:00pm

Adult swim

7:00 - 10:00am; 18+

aqua fitness

9:00 - 10:00am

open swim

10:00am - 4:00pm

open swim

10:00am - 4:00pm

open swim

3:00 - 7:00pm

adult swim

open SWIM Adult swim

Adult swim

7:00 - 9:00am; 18+

10:00 - 3:00pm; 18+

4:00 - 7:00pm; 18+

6:00 - 7:00pm

7:00 - 9:00pm; 18+

* = one lap lane available ** = two lap lanes available

8:30 - 9:00am

9:00 - 10:00am

Swim Meet dates March 20 April 24 & May 22

1:00 - 5:00pm

8:30 - 9:00am

9:00 - 10:00am

open swim**

noon - 6:00pm

11:00am - 1:00pm

open SWIM**

adult swim

open swim**

9:00am - 6:00pm

lap swim

7:00am - noon

open swim**

6:30 - 8:00pm

5:30 - 7:30am

lap swim

7:00 - 9:00am

sunday

9:00 - 11:00am

6:30 - 8:00pm

5:30 - 7:30am

saturday

Adult swim

4:00 - 7:00pm; 18+

Adult Swim

7:00 - 9:00pm; 18+

lifeguard hours • valley

Washington State regulations require that children under the age of 18 are not allowed in the pool without a lifeguard on duty.

monday GUARD

3:00 - 6:00pm

tuesday GUARD

3:00 - 7:00pm

wednesday GUARD

3:00 - 6:00pm

thursday GUARD

3:00 - 7:00pm

friday GUARD

3:00 - 7:00pm

saturday GUARD

10:00am - 4:00pm

sunday GUARD

10:00am - 4:00pm

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downtown Fitness classes • 509.459.4571 • 1002 w riverside • Schedule subject to change based on member needs Athletic Club Hours • Monday thru Friday, 5:00am - 9:00pm; Saturday/Sunday, 7:00am - 7:00pm Conditioning Room • Open all hours of the Club; (Adults only, 11:00am - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 7:00pm); Workout at your own risk. monday 6:00am

Elite Fitness

6:00AM; lana G

tuesday Body pump™

6:00am; david G

Tai Chi

6:00am; Natalie S4

CYCLE

6:00AM; David C

7:30am

Aqua fitness

7:30am; whitney P

CYCLE

6:00am; melissa C

Aqua fitness

7:30am; janel P

wednesday Elite Fitness

6:00am; ryne G

thursday bodyPump™

6:00am; david G

Beginning Yoga CYCLE

Aqua fitness

7:30am; whitney P

saturday

Elite Fitness

6:00am; jacque G 6:00am; natalie S4

CYCLE

6:00am; serina C

Aqua fitness

7:30am; janel P

CYCLE

6:00am; vicki C

Fitness classes last 50 minutes unless noted otherwise

Aqua fitness

7:30am; jamie P

TRX™

7:30am; jacque SB

gentle yoga

8:00am 8:30am

8:00am; cyndi S4

core/power yoga

8:30AM; jacque S4

Flow yoga

8:30 - 9:15am; rachel S4

Barre Fusion

8:30am; natalie S4

CYCLE

8:00am; jacque C

TRX™

Flow yoga

8:30am; ryne SB

8:30 - 9:15am; rachel S4

piyo sculpt

Most Cycle classes run 45 minutes TRX is 45 mintues

9:00am; Natalie/ jill S4

9:00am

CYCLE

9:00am; jacque C

CYCLE

ZUMBA

9:30am

sunday

beginning yoga

6:00am; natalie S4 6:00am; vicki C

friday

9:30AM; evy G

senior fitness

9:30AM; cyndi S4

TRX™

9:30am; Oksana/donna SB

intermediate

9:30am; molly C

piyo sculpt

zumba™

piyo sculpt

Dance Fusion

9:30am; rachel S4

9:30am; serina G

9:30am; rachel S4

9:30am; clare G

CYCLE

senior fitness

tbc

barre fusion

9:30am; Serina C

9:30am; cyndi S4

9:30am; clare SB

barre fusion

easy - moderate

advanced

9:30 - 10:45am; michele SB

senior fitness

9:30 -10:45am; Michele SB

9:30am; cyndi S4

yoga

10:00am

10:00am; natalie/ sara S4

Flow yoga

Barre fusion 10:30am 10:30aM; larkin S4

barre Fusion

10:30am; natalie S4

10:30am; larkin S4

yoga

10:30AM; rachel SB

Core fusion

10:30am; evy G

YOGA

12:15pm

11:00am; Clare S4

11:00am; Larkin S4

Core fusion

Core fusion 11:30am 11:30am; donna S4 12:15PM; linda S4

TRX™

yoga

12:15pm; natalie S4

11:15am-1:15pm S4

Core fusion

11:30am; oksana S4 12:15pm; ryne SB

Dance Practice

tbc

Pilates

11:00am

11:30am; molly S4

TRX™

12:15pm; ryne SB

CYCLE

yoga

12:15pm; tom S4

CYCLE

12:15pm; oksana C

Dance Practice

2:00pm

2:00-6:00pm SB

Flow yoga

4:00pm; cyndi/ christine S4

4:00pm

CYCLE

4:00pm; dan C (March)

CYCLE

tbc

CYCLE

tbc

4:30pm

4:30pm; whitney C

4:30pm; leanne S4

4:30pm; whitney C

4:30pm; leanne S4

5:30pm

Body pump™

Level 2 Dance Lessons

Body pump™

Beginning yoga

5:30pm; melissa S4

barre fusion

5:30pm; michele SB

5:30-6:30pm - East coast swing SB

5:30pm; whitney S4

5:30pm; tom S4

CYCLE

5:30pm; jill C

Flow yoga

5:30pm; christine S4

CYCLE

6:45pm

S4 – Studio 4

SB – Studio B

X FIT Bootcamp

6:00 - 6:45pm; luis G

6:00 - 6:45pm; ryne G

G – Gym

C – Cycling Room

5:30pm; jill C

6:00pm

Location Key

Dance Practice

6:45-8:15pm S4

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Dance Class

6:45pm - hustle (disco) 7:30pm - rumba S4

P – Pool

VALLEY fitness classes • 509.535.3554 • 5900 E Fourth Ave • Schedule subject to change based on member needs Athletic Club Hours • Monday thru Friday, 5:30am - 10:00pm; Saturday/Sunday, 7:00am - 7:00pm Conditioning Room • Open all hours of the Club; Workout at your own risk monday 6:00am 7:30am

tuesday

wednesday

saturday

intermediate

7:30am; Parney P

7:30am; parney P

advanced

Insanity

8:00am; lana G

Aqua fitness

9:00am; parney P

Aqua fitness

9:00am; claire P

Insanity/Body pump™

9:00am; molly G

cycle

9:15am

9:15am; jill C

lift

9:15am; clare G

CYCLE

cycle

barre fusion Gentle Yoga

Gentle yoga

9:30am

9:30am; cyndi S

barre fusion

9:30am; natalie S

yoga

10:30am

10:30am; natalie S

12:00pm Flow Yoga

12:15pm

12:15pm; cyndi S

4:00pm

4:00PM; Pauline S

ZUMBA

4:00PM; Pauline S

cycle

4:45pm; oksana C

TBC

barre fusion

5:15pm; molly S

5:30pm

6:00pm

Flow Yoga

12:15pm; cyndi S

ZUMBA

4:45pm

Group Fitness Policy Any Group Fitness class that does not maintain a minimum of 4 or more for 4 consecutive weeks will be removed from the schedule for further review.

9:15am; jill C

9:15am; molly C 9:15am; clare S

5:15pm

sunday easy - moderate

Aqua fitness

7:30am; parney P

friday

6:00Am; lanA C

6:00Am; SARA C

8:30am 9:00am

thursday cycle

cycle

5:15pm; jillS

Aqua fitness

Location Key

Core/yoga

5:30-6:30pm; sara S

G – Gym

Aqua fitness

6:00pm; claire P

C – Cycling Room

6:00pm; claire P

S – Studio P – Pool

TENNIS 9:00am

ladies’ league

3.0-4.0 9:00am - 12:00pm

2.5-3.5 9:00am - 12:00pm

ladies’ league

4.0+ 9:00am - 10:30am

Pee-wees 4-7 year olds

10:15am

$11/class/person 10:15 - 11:00am

12:00pm

3:00pm

4:30pm

6:00pm

mega cardio

$13/class/person 9:00 - 10:15am

Men’s Doubles

cardio Tennis

league 4.5+ 12:00 - 1:30pm

$12/class/person 12:00pm

High School clinic

$18/class/person 3:00 - 4:30pm

8-14 year-old Clinic

$18/class/person 4:30 - 6:00pm

ladies’ league

3.0-4.0 6:00 - 9:00pm

Weekly Friday Night Mixed

$4/player 6:00-730PM

Men’s league

2.5-4.5 6:00 - 9:00pm

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Events | at a glance

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Dive In Movie March 6; 5:30pm Charity Bracket Buster Auction March 16; 5:00pm St. Patrick’s Day Story Time March 17 ; 10:00am St. Patrick’s Day in Burgundy’s March 17; 11:00-close

20 Father Daughter Dance March 20; 5:00pm

Swim Meet March 20; 5:30-8:30pm

25 More Fitness and Nutrition Myths: Busted! March 25; 6:00pm 27 Spring Seafood Buffet March 27; 5:00pm

Crazy Kids Spring Fling March 27; 5:30pm

May

APRIL

30 Yoga for Super Beginners March 30; 7:00pm 1 3 4 5 6 24 25 27 3 7 9 10 22

Awaken Spring Ladies Luncheon April 1; 11:00 am-1:00pm Easter Bunny Story Time April 3; 10:00am Valley Easter Egg Hunt April 4; 2:00-4:00pm Easter Brunch April 5; 10:00am-2:00pm Spring Break Camps Start April 6; 9:00am-3:00pm Swim Meet April 24; 5:30-8:30pm Family Spaghetti and Bingo April 25; 5:30pm Valley Training for Tennis April 27; 6:30pm

Bloomsday Brunch May 3; 10:00am-2:00pm Spring Tea May 7; 2:00pm Pizza and Potting May 9; 12:00pm Mother’s Day Buffet May 10; 10:00am-2:00pm Swim Meet May 22; 5:30-8:30pm

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Fitness | news

Downtown Athletics Renovation Progress Report!

Next Stages of the Renovation: Spring Main Street entrance renovation is now in progress and includes: • New flooring and paint • Opening up the north hallway to ease access to Childcare • Branding and signage installed

Final Stages of Renovation: Summer • Renovate Downtown Child Care • Renovate both Downtown and Valley Delis

March is Bring a Fitness Friend Month By Kate Spencer, Editor

he renovation to the Downtown Conditioning Room is now complete! The result: A truly cutting edge workout center featuring the gold standard of fitness equipment and, in this area, only available at your Club: Matrix 7xi cardio equipment, LifeFitness Discover Cardio equipment and the LifeFitness Insignia Strength Equipment.

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What’s so special about this equipment? Here’s just one example. The Matrix Fitness 7xi tablet style consoles, found on each piece of our Matrix equipment, allow you to check your social media, create playlists, take a hike in an exotic locale, track your fitness progress, watch your favorite entertainment and much more. To enjoy these features, you simply set up your personal xID and follow the prompts. The next time you visit the Conditioning Room, talk with one of our Conditioning Room attendants and they can walk you through the setup. It’s easy and awesome—and you can hike the Alps!

Want to show off your Club? During the month of March, you can bring a non-member guest to work out with you at the Downtown Conditioning Room for up to four times at no charge. The friend must be accompanied by you and sign in at the Sports Shop. You can choose a different friend each time, or bring your BFF each time. Questions? Call the Sport Shop at 459-4571.

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Fitness | news

Spring into

Action What is your action plan this Spring? Repeating the same workouts over and over at the same pace is a surefire way to stop getting results. We all tend to stick to things we’re familiar with and good at but when it comes to your workouts, if you want to keep making progress and keep seeing changes, you’ve got to start switching things. Try adding these 5 body weight exercises into your workout routine or better yet come to any of our Group Fitness classes. 1. The Burpee: This is everyone’s favorite exercise from gym class. This incredibly metabolic, total-body move combines a plank, a push up and a jump squat to deliver one of the most efficient bodyweight exercises. Even doing the low impact modification is a quality move.

Spring Cycle Challenge Ramp up your fitness levels and Spring into Action for the upcoming riding season with this new cycle challenge! Starting March 1st our goal is to ride 200 miles over the next 7 weeks. You must be in a scheduled Group Fitness class for your miles to count. Record the distance after each class. March 1 – April 18

Spring into Action Sale

2. The Squat: Squats deliver huge results for your entire lower body. Squats require nothing more than your own bodyweight and a little creativity like adding a jump or playing with the range of motion. 3. The Pull Up: There may not be a better upper-body bodyweight exercises than the pull up. This exercise develops strength and definition in the arms, back and core. 4. The Push Up: This simple bodyweight exercise not only develops strength and definition in the shoulders, chest and triceps, but when done properly, it’s also a tremendous core challenge. 5. The Plank: The most basic bodyweight exercise really engages every muscle in your body and should provide the foundation for all your functional-strength training.

Group Fitness Challenge Week To help you reach your fitness goals we are planning a Group Fitness Challenge Week for March 9-14 and April 13-18. Each instructor will have an Action Plan for the week to encourage you to stay motivated and excited about your exercise regimen. Stay tuned. 26 . Signals | The Spokane Club magazine | March/April 2015

Starting in March look for a Big Sale at both the Downtown and Valley Sport Shop.

All apparel 30% off!

Natalie’s Modern Ballet Barre Join Natalie this March as she continues her Barre class. She will show you Barre technique with simple choreography that will lengthen and strengthen your body. Sign up by calling the Sport Shop at 459-4571. Saturdays, March 7 – 28; 11:30 am – 12:30 pm; Studio B; 4 weeks $40

Seasonal Class Changes Valley Wednesday 12:00pm Cycle on hiatus Thursday 8:30am “Insanity” will start at 8:00am starting March 5th.

Learn Yoga! with Cyndi Slizza Curious about yoga? Too intimidated to try a class until you learn some yoga moves? This is your chance to Learn Yoga! Come to this special workshop to understand the basics of yoga – what to expect in a class, how to do the poses and find out why yoga might help you improve your strength and flexibility. Sign up at Sport Shop Downtown or contact Cyndi at cslizza@spokaneclub.org. Monday, March 30; 7:00 – 8:00 pm; Downtown; Studio 4; $10

Downtown Sunday 4:00pm “90” minute cycle class March only.

100 Classes Fit It’s not too late to sign up and start working towards that T-Shirt. We have several members listed below who completed this challenge by January 1st. Let’s give a big SHOUT OUT to: Christine Welch, Mike Dahmen, Phil Dahmen, Pati Dahmen, Linda Murray, Debbie Bassen, Connie Christilaw, Leanne Kelly, Janet Goebel, Kathy Watson and Angelia Witter.

No group Fitness Classes Easter Sunday, April 5 Group Fitness Policy Any Group Fitness class that does not maintain a minimum of 4 or more for 4 consecutive weeks will be removed from the schedule and upon review may be reinstated at a later time. Please call the Sport Shop at 459-4571 with any questions about the current schedule.

Marshland Equestrian Center Boarding, Lessons & Training

Facility Options: • Indoor Stall w/turnout • Stall w/run • Lg outdoor paddock w/cover 10 minutes from Spokane or Cheney, we have been providing exceptional care at affordable prices since 1985. Owners reside on the property for 24-hour security and availability.

Training & Lessons: (lesson horses available) Dressage lessons - Training to FEI Levels Jumping lessons Beginner riding lessons Indoor arena • Outdoor arenas • Tack up area w/lockers Heated bathroom • Trailer parking Brent (509) 844-4537, brent.smith@mac.com • Jenni (509) 710-2668, jenni.smith@mac.com www.spokaneclub.org | March/April 2015 | 27

Fitness | personal training

FITNESS &

NUTRITION

MYTHS

D E T US

Due to the popularity and response of the last myth-busting seminar we are going to bust even more myths! Personal trainers Tim Arndt and Luke Brady will cut through the hype of some of the most popular myths in fitness and show you what the truth really is. They will discuss what the research shows, what the exceptions are, and if there is any underlying truth to these myths. Some examples of the myths that will be covered are: • Is red wine actually heart healthy? • Does running barefoot prevent injuries? • Do cleanses really remove toxins from your body? • Can you gain fat eating only vegetables? • And many more! Meet with Tim and Luke afterward in Burgundy’s and enjoy free appetizers and a chance to discuss what you learned. Call to reserve your space at 459-4571 or sign up at the Sport Shop. Wednesday, March 25; 6:00 pm; Downtown; $10 for members; $20 for guests; no refunds

Group Training:

educational seminars specific to women’s health and fitness and 8 one-hour body sculpting workouts. Limit 4-8 people per location, $200 per person. The seminars will take place Downtown on March 4th and 18th at 6:00 pm. Downtown: March 3 – 26; Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30 – 6:30 pm; Sign up at Sport Shop desk or call 459-4571 Valley: March 2 – 27; Mondays and Fridays 5:30 – 6:30 pm; Sign up at front desk or call 535-3554

Group Training

Bloomsday Conditioning Program

It’s that time again for the beloved Annual Spokane Bloomsday Run. Whether your goal is to run it for the first time or you want to improve your finish time, it’s going to take hard work and dedication. Join trainer Leanne Wentworth, a multiple marathon finisher, in a 6-week Bloomsday conditioning program to help you find motivation and reach your goals. This is more than just running. The 12-session program will incorporate strength training, hill drills, speed drills, and a 6-week conditioning schedule printout. Learn how to improve your running form to prevent injury, build strength and endurance to battle the infamous “Doomsday Hill”, and enjoy the comradery of fellow runners while getting into race condition. Limit 4-8 people per group, $75 per person. Sign up at the Sport Shop desk or call 459-4571.

Strong Women Series

Program runs March 16 – April 25

Hey Ladies, with summer right around the corner we are all looking for that sculpted figure to show off. If you’re tired of endless hours of cardio with little results, find weight rooms intimidating, or are just new to strength training, it’s time to change the way you approach working out! Join us for an educational and hands-on approach to the basics of strength training for women to sculpt your body, and empower your mind! The series will include 2

Group 1: Mondays & Wednesdays

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6:00 – 7:00 pm Group 2: Tuesdays & Saturdays 7:00 – 8:00 am

Personal Training Success Story! Sue Kellogg set out to lose 15 pounds and improve her blood sugar levels for the sake of her health. She worked with Cyndi Slizza, one of our Club Personal Trainers, every week to start a reasonable exercise program that fit with her work schedule and physical abilities. Sue was incredibly dedicated to improving her food choices and managed to give up her beloved morning pastry to attain her goal. In 16 weeks on her program, Sue has lowered her weight, improved her core strength and her pants are now too big for her waist. To maintain her improved health, Sue plans to go to yoga classes, continue exercising at least four times a week and to stay away from those morning pastries.

Sue Kellogg and Cyndi Slizza, Personal Trainer

Contact one of our Club personal trainers to improve your health and attain your fitness goals! Downtown: 459-4571; Valley 535-3554

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Fitness | court sports

Handball Club Doubles Tournament Grab your best bud and sign up for the Handball Club Doubles Tournament this Spring. Sign up by March 11th to guarantee your duo’s spot. Brackets will be released the following day. Finals matches are scheduled to be played on Friday, April 24th. All are welcome to view the Finals matches at the Downtown courts where snacks will be provided and draft beer will be available at a discounted price. As always, entry for Club Doubles is free. Email Trevor Buckley at tbuckley@ spokaneclub.org to sign up.

Spring 2015 Men’s Basketball League The Spring league kicks off on March 26th with games every Thursday evening through the beginning of May. While the Club’s Elite Team players will be practicing for tournaments, the rest of Club’s basketball players can enjoy full a league season with all of the same features (stats, shot clocks, provided jerseys, etc.) as the Winter season, but in a slightly more balanced league. $2 draft beers will also be available during league nights. To express your interest, or if you have any questions, please contact Jordan Piscopo at bensen.piscopo@gmail.com.

4th Annual Inland empire

SQUASH tournament

Thursday, March 26; Spring league begins

Valley Volleyball Clinics in May For those looking for some extra volleyball options during the month of May, Diane Pascua-Nelson will again be running a series of clinics at the Spokane Club Valley facility. These clinics will include skills breakdown, a variety of drills, and scrimmage play, and will be broken up into two separate sessions to better match age/ability. Contact Trevor Buckley at tbuckley@spokaneclub. org to register.

Session 1 (4th-6th grade): 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Join fellow squash enthusiasts at this fun mid-winter tournament. With a double elimination format, each player is guaranteed a minimum of two matches. Draw will be available on March 18th at the Valley. Please direct any scheduling questions or requests to Trevor Buckley at tbuckley@spokaneclub.org.

Session 2 (7th-8th grade): 7:00 – 8:30 pm

March 20 – 21; Matches start Friday at 5:00

Wednesdays in May (6, 13, 20 & 27)

pm; Entry Deadline is March 13; $38

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Fitness | tennis

Upcoming Tennis Events a Brief, Long Look Ahead! Thursday, May 21 Spring League Luncheon Saturday, May 30 Team Sports Challenge and BBQ (3 Female/3 Male) Mixed Doubles, Bocce ball, Volleyball Friday- Sunday, June 12-14 NE Washington Tennis Championships Monday, June 22 Summer Tennis Camps begin! Friday- Sunday, July 17-19 Summer Classic Junior Tournament Friday- Sunday, October 2-4 Fall Classic Junior Tournament November Member’s Tennis Tournament (Nov dates TBD) Friday- Sunday, December 18-20 Junior Winter Classic

Valley Training For Tennis with Josh Key and Cyndi Slizza If you want to improve your game and strengthen your body to avoid injury, this is the workshop for you! Josh and Cyndi, Spokane Club Personal Trainers, will show you moves to work on your strength, agility and flexibility. Elevate your game to a new level by starting a new program to improve your performance! To reserve call the Valley Front desk at 535-3554 or email jkey@ spokaneclub.org. Monday, April 27; 6:30 – 7:30 pm; Valley $10 Members/$20 non-member guests

Grandslam Champ Luke Jensen Hits Homerun with Club Clinics! 32 Spokane Club tennis players were treated to the high energy coaching of former French Open doubles champion Luke Jensen on February 4. Luke ran four completely sold-out clinics while preaching the benefits and joy of tennis and our players loved the opportunity to learn from someone who has “been there.” The over-all theme of Luke’s clinics: shot selection depending on the situation over sweating the shot technique. Luke is truly a tennis guy and is in the running to use his knowledge and love of the game as the USTA player development general manager. Throw-back Thursday as Taylor and We were lucky enough to be one of his Wilson- Luke stand next to Jensen Brother sponsored tour stops and we look forward to autographed poster Taylor received after attending a Jensen clinic future on-court time with Luke! in1996!

Linda Solan, Suzanne Greeley, Nancy Bettesworth, Lisa Marks, Candi Pariseaux

Amir Ganji, Jenny Ganji, Joe Hamilton, Charles Haigh, Karen Henderson, Michael Hamilton, Sarah Hamilton, Jerry Henderson

Nelou Fennessey, Carole Trefts, Kellie Yates, Tamara McGreggor, Kathy Dix, Kevin Dix, Ashley Talarico

Stan Sargent, Lupine Skelly, Gina Bryan, Christy Branson, Michael Kronenburg, Eric Hern, Shirlee Steiner www.spokaneclub.org | March/April 2015 | 31

Fitness | tennis

3.0 Dubs Champs Jill Leonetti and Dacia Murillo, Mixed Open back draw champs Claire Hanson and Chris Tate

South Perry Pizza Adds the Perfect Taste to Competition at the 2015 Spokane Club Tennis Invitational With 164 event entrants, the 2015 Spokane Club Tennis Invitational continues to be an annual first-stop tournament for regional players. Great weather encouraged players from Missoula, Boise, Renton, Yakima, Tri-cities and Seattle to make the annual trek to what has become a hugely successful level 1 USTA tournament. Although over 30 out-of-towners competed, Spokane Club players more than held their own walking away with 13 of the 16 titles in singles, doubles and mixed doubles! After a long weekend of play, standouts emerged winning multiple events: Anne Joyce and Sue Servick managed to capture both the Women’s Open and 4.0 draws while Molly Knox won gold in Women’s Open Singles and Mixed Doubles with Marc Mowrer. Kyle Williams was crowned the 3.5 singles champ then won the 4.0 doubles event with partner Joe Hamilton. A list of complete results are on-line at PNW.USTA.com under tournament pulldown. Sportsmanship was also at a premium as there were ZERO calls for line judges to settle on court disputes…the way it should be! Maybe attitudes were bolstered by first time sponsor South Perry Pizza (owned by Spokane Club members John and

Paula Siok!) who provided salad and a vast array of their gourmet pizza to the crowd during Saturday’s play! We take a special pride in showcasing our Club’s member-owned products and services during a big event like this and everyone loved the treat. As with all our USTA-sanctioned tournaments, on-line registration and visibility through the USTA website allowed players to track the brackets in “real-time” adding to a >90% on-time rate for all matches. Start looking at your summer calendar because before you know it, the NE Washington Tennis Championships June 12-14 will be kicking off. Registration is available on-line now at PNW.USTA.com. 1

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2015 USTA League Play in Full Swing…Changes are a Coming!

1. M3.5 Backdraw champs Jeff Gillespie and Bruce Johnson 2. 4.0 Champ Chris Tate 3. MOp Dubs Champs and Runner-ups 4. W3.5 Finalist and Champ Jill Leonett and Valerie Whitman 5. Jerry Tombari M3.0 Singles Champ 6. Mxd Open Finalists and Champs Anna Lambert, Tod Whitman, Molly Knox, Marc Mowrer 7. Tom Griner MOp Champ 8. W3.5 Dubs back draw winners Theresa Parks and DK Sylvester 9. W3.0 back draw champs Jan Hardenbrook and Paula Siok 10. Womens Open Champs and Finalists Sue Servick, Ann Joyce, Kyra Herremes, Abby Denike

The Primetime court crunch is here as eighteen of our regions thirty-four USTA 18 and Over League teams are fielded by the Spokane Club. Our teams typically compose 50-60% of the region’s teams and we expect the trend to continue through both the 18-and-Over USTA season, which began in January, and the Over-40 USTA season which begins in March this year. These teams are competing to move on to Pacific Northwest sectional play held in Spokane for the second straight year in August. 2016 will see some USTA “Back to the Future” changes as it appears Eastern Washington will no longer be its own region but will instead compete, as we did prior to 2014, with Central Washington to earn births to sectionals. Additionally, the only “league play” format will be the 18-and-Over USTA League while the other divisions (Over 40, seniors, mixed) will compete in a weekend tournament format to determine advancements to regional/sectional competition. These moves are an attempt to get more participation in all leagues without player “burn-out” as leagues drag on year round. Feedback from sectional players also suggested more teams at sectionals did not add the value to the competition they anticipated, meaning fewer teams make sectionals more elite. Dates and final formats for 2016 are being hammered out by the USTA, but it looks like league play will look a lot like it did in 2013.

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Fitness | aquatics

Swim Team News The Penguins are in full force this season. In addition to our long time swimmers, we are excited to see so many new faces. If you’re looking for a great activity to wash away the winter time doldrums, we are always looking for new penguins. We only ask that swimmers try to make at least one practice a week. Come down and give it a try! Call the pool if you have any questions. We look forward to swimming with you! In other news, there will be no swim team during spring break. Practice will be canceled the week of April 6th. We hope you have a great break and come back ready to splash!

Dive Into the Fun!

Keep it up! GO PENGUINS!

Upcoming Swim Meet Dates: March 20 • April 24 • May 22

Dive In Movie Make a splash in the pool this spring when we show the extremely popular Disney movie Big Hero 6. As always, we will provide sandwiches, fruit, cookies , popcorn and lemonade to snack on during the evening. Drop off will be available at 5:30 in front of the studio B. The pool will open at 5:45 and the movie starts at 6:15. Please make sure to check your children in with the Life Guard and out again at the end of the night. The event will be over and we kindly ask that children be picked up promptly at 8:00. · Children under the age of 3 must be accompanied by an adult. · Children 3 years of age will be required to wear a life jacket · All children must be potty trained Please call the pool at 459-4571 x512 to register and save your space today! All participants must be registered prior to the event. Friday, March 6; 5:30 pm; Big Hero 6; $12 first child; $10 for each additional

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Athletic Cancellation policy The Club will determine if a class/ event has to be canceled due to low enrollment 48 hours prior to the start of the class/event. If the class/ event has to be canceled due to low enrollment, the member will be notified and a full refund will be given for the cancellation.

Private Swim Lessons Children – One-on-one instruction is a great way to get your child familiar with the water and ready for group lessons. It’s also really helpful when your child is ready to take swimming to the next level and improve stroke technique and to get ready for swim team! Adult – Whether you are training for a triathlon, uncomfortable in the water, or just looking for some stroke technique, private lessons with our instructors might just be for you. Give us a visit down at the pool or give us a call at 459-4571 x512 if you have any questions.

Adult Group Training If you and a friend or two have been interested in getting better acquainted with the amazing sport of swimming, this is your chance! Groups of up to 4 people (similar skill levels preferred) are encouraged to take advantage of the Small Group Training program. The Adult Group Training will operate very similar to small group personal training upstairs. Classes will run 45 minutes with times to be set up based on student request and pool availability. Get training from basic swimming skills to advanced stroke technique/development. And with each swimmer you bring, the price gets better! Two person training is $35 each, three for $25 or if there are 4 participants the cost is only $20 per student! If you are interested in finding a group to join or combining your group, please let us know. We want to get you the best experience at the best price. If this sounds like something you may be interested in, call to set up a class request with the pool. We look forward to seeing you!

Swimming Lessons Whether you are looking for morning or evening lessons, our wonderful instructors are here to help you stay safe and enjoy swimming. Morning lessons run from 9:00 – 11:00 am and evening lessons run from 3:30 – 5:30 pm on Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday for four weeks or Saturday Session. Classes are available Downtown and in the Valley. Register for lessons by calling 459-4571 x512.

Weekday Sessions Session 7 • $40 (4 Weeks) Monday/Wednesday: March 2-25 Tuesday/Thursday: March 3-26 Registration Ends Monday, Feb 23

Session 8 • $30 (3 Weeks)

Session 9 • (4 Weeks) Monday/Wednesday: May 4-27 • $35 (No class on May 25th) Tuesday/Thursday: May 5-28 • $40 Registration Ends Monday, April 27

Monday/Wednesday: April 13-29 Tuesday/Thursday: April 14-30 Registration Ends Monday, April 6

Saturday Sessions Saturday Session 3 • Valley Only $40 Levels 1-3 and Parent Tot March 14-May 9 (No class on April 11th) Registration Ends Monday, March 2

Parent-Tot Classes Parent-Tot swim lessons are an excellent way to get your child ready to swim. In the class you will learn basic skills to help your child be comfortable in the water. Parent-Tot classes will be offered on Saturday mornings at the Valley. The classes will follow the Saturday swim lesson schedule and fees. We must have 3 families signed up to run this class. www.spokaneclub.org | March/April 2015 | 35

Family | news

St. Patrick’s Day Story Time Bring the kid’s to the Downtown Childcare on St. Patrick’s Day to hear the story, The Night Before St. Patrick’s Day by Natasha Wing. We will also make a craft and have a yummy snack! Call to reserve your child’s spot. Tuesday, March 17; 10:00 am

Easter Bunny Story Time (ages 2-5) Bring the kids to Childcare for a super fun story time. We will read Here Comes Peter Cottontail, make a craft and eat a yummy snack! Call 459-4571 x515 to reserve your child’s spot. Friday, April 3; 10:00 am; Downtown

Crazy Kids Spring Fling

Regular Childcare rates apply

Leave the kids at the Club where they will have fun bouncing in the castle, making crafts, swimming and watching a movie while you go out and enjoy some time alone. There will be pizza available for the kids from 5:30-6:30. Popcorn and treats will be served during the movie. Kids must be over 3 and potty trained to participate. Younger siblings over 15 months in age may hang out in Childcare (regular childcare rates). Call Childcare to reserve your kids’ spots. Coincides with the Seafood buffet. Reservations required call 459-4571 x515. Space is limited to 30 kids. Friday March 27; 5:30 – 8:30 pm; Downtown; Cost: 1 child $20/$9 each additional sibling

New Valley Childcare Hours Monday and Wednesday 8:30-1:00 No evening hours Tuesday and Thursday 8:30-12:30 and 4:00-7:00 Friday 8:30-12:30 Saturday 9:00-12:00

Childsitting Schedules monday

wednesday

tuesday

thursday

downtown 8:00 am 7:00 pm

8:00 am 7:00 pm

friday

8:00 am 8:00 pm

saturday

8:00 am 12:30 pm

sunday

CLOSED

valley 8:30 am 1:00 pm

8:30 am 12:30 pm 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

8:30 am 1:00 pm

8:30 am 12:30 pm 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

8:30 am 12:30 pm

9:00 am 12:00 pm

CLOSED

Ages 1-7, $5.00/hour/child, plus $2.25/hour for each additional child per family. For infants under one year, cost is $6.00/hour/child.

No reservations are necessary except for infants under 1 year they are required 24 hours in advance & not more than 2 days prior Monthly regular Childcare rate charges for 3 hours or less per day can be included in our $100 cap. All other programs and events such as camps, Friday Fun Nights, Errand days, Parents night Out, Kids classes, etc. are not included in the cap and will be an extra fee. 36 . Signals | The Spokane Club magazine | March/April 2015

monday

Sunday

tuesday

wednesday

thursday

friday

Spanish for Preschoolers

saturday

Dive In Movie Big Hero 6

10:00am

5:30pm

PeeWee Tennis

Spanish for Preschoolers

3:30pm

10:00am

Swim Lessons

Session 5 Begins

Swim Meet 5:30pm

PeeWee Tennis Spanish for Preschoolers 10:00am

3:30pm

St Patricks Story Time 10:00am

Father Daughter Dance 5:00pm

Spanish for Preschoolers

PeeWee Tennis

10:00am

Swim Lessons

3:30pm

Sunday

31 monday

tuesday

April Easter

Childcare Closed

Spring Break Camp

wednesday

Crazy Kids Spring Fling 5:30-8:30pm

thursday

friday

2 Spring Break Camp

Spring Break Camp

2:00-4:00pm

4 Spring Break Camp 9:00am-3:00pm

9:00am-3:00pm

Valley Egg Hunt

10:00am

3:30pm

saturday

Easter Bunny Story Time

PeeWee Tennis

Spring Break Camp

9:00am-3:00pm

march

10:00am

Session 5 Ends

Spanish for Preschoolers

PeeWee Tennis

Spanish for Preschoolers

3:30pm

10:00am

No Swim Team during Spring Break

Spanish for Preschoolers

PeeWee Tennis

10:00am

3:30pm

Swim Lessons Session 6 Begins

15 PeeWee Tennis

Spanish for Preschoolers

Swim Meet

3:30pm

10:00am

5:30pm

23 Session 6 Ends

10:00am

Swim Lessons

Spanish for Preschoolers

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Family | happenings

Errand Day Every Day

PeeWee Tennis Downtown

Finding it hard to get things done? Need some time for you? Errand day is the solution! Errand day gives you 3 hours of time to run errands while your children are at the Club having fun. You can even use Errand day as an Errand Evening and take your sweetheart out to dinner! Choose your 3-hour time slot during any of the weekday hours we are open.

Just like the PeeWee Tennis in the Valley we are offering this fantastic class at the Downtown athletic facility. Kids ages 4-7 will have fun learning to use a racket and hit tennis balls. This class is taught by Sarah Dix one of our experienced tennis pros! We will meet on Court 4 on the 3rd floor. Reservations required: call the Valley at 535-3554 to reserve your child’s spot.

Call Downtown Childcare at 459-4571 x515 (please specify which location). Reservations are required; $18 for one child; $7 each additional sibling

AfterSchool Lounge (ages 8 and up only) Does your school aged child need a place to hang out after school? Our youth lounge is a great choice for them to come and work on homework, play with friends, watch a movie or play a video game. This area is indirectly supervised by our Childcare staff and is open to kids 8 and up who are able to play without direct supervision. Limited to 3 hours per day. No charge as long as parents are in the building. If you need to leave to run errands, etc. Errand Day charges will apply. Kids must be signed in by a parent or guardian. Closed on Camp days from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.

Wednesdays; 3:30 pm $44 per 4-week session per child; Must pay for the entire session

Call Childcare at 459-4571 x515 for more information.

Have a Birthday Party at the Club! Available Saturday and Sunday at both locations

Want a fun party for your child’s birthday? Bring them and 10 friends to the Club for a swim party, a jumping castle party or some combination. Each party package includes a place to have cake and open presents. We can also provide food if you like. (Additional fees apply). Leave the set up and clean up to us and have a stress-free party at the Club! Contact Levi at 459-4571 x515 or at lsymanowski@spokaneclub.org for pricing and scheduling.

Spanish for Preschoolers Hola! Did you know that learning a foreign language helps boost preschoolers cognitive, memory, and listening skills? When learning a foreign language the earlier a child starts the better. We are providing a beginning Spanish class for our young members ages 3-5 here at the Club. This fun and exciting class will meet once a week for a six-week session. Sign up by calling 459-4571 x515 to reserve your child’s spot. Space is limited to 7 kids. This is a 6 week session package and the entire package must be paid for at the time of sign up. There are no refunds for unused portions of this package. Mondays; 10:00am; Youth Lounge $48 per 6-week session per child cost of session must be paid in advance

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Family | happenings

Spring Break Creativity Camp (ages 4-12) Bring the kids to the Spokane Club for a fun day of creative arts and crafts, gym games, and swimming. Our camps are fun and happy places to be when school is out. We keep the kids busy and active all day! Give them a try. Reservations are required. For more information or to make reservations call 459-4571 x515. Additional before/after camp hours available for a fee. New this year! For your convenience we have included different camp options to fit your schedule. See the details and pricing below. April 6-10

3rd Annual Father Daughter Dance

Enchanted Nights

Option 1: 8:30-5:00: Weekly rate: $200 first child; $160 each additional sibling Option 2: 9:00-3:00: Weekly rate: $165 first child; $132 each additional sibling Option 3: Hourly rate $6 for one child; $10 for 2 siblings; $14 for 3 siblings

March 20 5pm

Non-members 25% more

Mark Your Calendars!

Summer Camp Registration

Downtown summer camps begin June 15 and registration will begin April 1. New this year, Valley Kids Camps will be in tandem with Tennis Camps beginning June 22nd. Look for more information in the May/June Signals. Register early. Space is limited.

Athletic Cancellation policy

The Club will determine if a class/ event has to be canceled due to low enrollment 48 hours prior to the start of the class/event. If the class/ event has to be canceled due to low enrollment, the member will be notified and a full refund will be given for the cancellation.

Step into this magical, enchanted forest, complete with fairies and pixie dust. Dads bring your little fairies for a night of food, crafts and dancing. Meet real life fairies, and have your wishes come true with a visit from the fairy godmother. At the end of the night, you’ll have the chance to dance to great songs that make you feel like you’ve stepped into a new enchanted world.

Schedule

5:00 pm: Memory photos (additional fee) 5:30 pm: Dinner 6:00 pm: Fairy Godmother arrives 7:00 pm: Dancing Call 838-8511 to reserve. Cancellations by March 13th. Friday, March 20; 5:00 – 8:00 pm Father and daughters 12+, $30++ each, daughters under 12, $20++ Each

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Easter Festivities at the Club Valley Easter Egg Hunt

Head out to the Valley facility for an afternoon the whole family will enjoy. We’ll have golden eggs with special prizes, candy, a petting zoo with rescued animals, hot chocolate, and cookies! With the addition of the sand volleyball court, the kids will have fun digging their way to find their candy filled eggs. Bring your smiles and we’ll bring the baskets as we make way for one of our most popular family events of the year. Reservations required, call 838-8511. Cancellations by March 28th. Saturday, April 4 2:00 – 4:00 pm $14++ per child $5++ per adult

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Easter Brunch

Spring has sprung â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and what better way to celebrate then by bringing family and friends to the Club for this special Easter event! Our Easter menu will include an array of pastries, eggs and breakfast meats, salads and roasted meats, seafood, pasta and desserts. Reservations are required, call 838-8511 or reserve at Spokaneclub.org. To avoid charges to your account cancellations must be made by March 29th. Sunday, April 5; 10:00 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:00 pm Seatings every half hour $36++ Adults; $25++ For ages 13-15 $16++ Ages 6-12; Free for 5 and under

Celebrate in Style! The Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s professional catering team makes every event special. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a business meeting or a holiday office party, a lavish wedding or an intimate private dinner, we are here to help you celebrate in style!

Call 459-4237 today!

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