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As summer winds down and the back-to-school season kicks in, many of us are shifting gears and preparing for the busy months ahead. With two young daughters, one of whom is beginning second grade, I’m right there with you, navigating new routines and the excitement that comes with this time of year.
Andrew Randles PRESIDENT
It’s also a busy time of year for the Board of Trustees as we dive into some significant projects that will shape the future of our club. The Sports Pub and Reading Lounge enhancement projects are rolling right along, and we’re working closely with the project ad hoc committees and staff to ensure they remain on track. It’s enhancement projects like these that allow MAC to modernize and continue to thrive into the future, ensuring a premium club experience for our entire community.
Project Updates
The Sports Pub project is progressing steadily, with our ad hoc committee meeting regularly to explore various design elements and ideas. From seating arrangements and layout options to the placement of the bar, they’re considering every detail so that the updated space meets our members’ needs. Last month, the ad hoc visited several committees to share some of the proposed schematic designs and gather valuable feedback directly from our community.
We also received beneficial feedback from the nearly 2,000 responses we received from the project survey earlier this summer. While many of you appreciate the current space, there was strong support for a refresh, particularly for a brighter environment with updated furnishings. The survey also highlighted how crucial the Sports Pub is as a casual dining spot — whether after workouts, during meetings, or while waiting for kids to finish their activities.
Regarding the renovation specifics, we’re planning to remove the raised dining section to improve space utilization. Dining statistics and member survey feedback, such as average group size, are helping to guide us in determining the best table configurations. We’re also considering relocating the bar to enhance the dining experience, though no final decision has been made.
Looking ahead, the board aims to vote on the final design in October. Once that’s determined, we’ll move forward with finalizing the project details. We’re targeting a summer and fall 2025 renovation timeline and are excited to see this vision come to life.
Similarly, the Reading Lounge project is advancing, with the ad hoc committee exploring new design concepts aimed at creating a functional, versatile space. Feedback from the recent survey showed strong support for updating the entire Reading Lounge, with many members noting the importance of flexible spaces that can adapt to various uses. Members also recognize the lounge as a prime location within the club, making it even more important that this renovation enhances both its functionality and appeal. We’re aiming to begin these renovations in summer 2026, and we’ll share more project details when available.
BOT Nomination Process
If you’re looking to get involved with the club, I encourage you to consider applying to join MAC’s Board of Trustees. In February, we will welcome four new members onto the board, and the Nominating Committee is looking for candidates with a range of skills and experiences. To be an effective trustee, it is crucial to be able to evaluate and prioritize the needs of the many over the needs of a few. It’s the board’s responsibility to listen to all members and determine how to use our resources in ways that are beneficial to the greatest number of members, while making sure that MAC continues to be one of the leading athletic and social clubs in the nation. Submit a BOT Interest Form or nominate someone by Thursday, Sept. 12, on the Board of Trustees page on themac.com.
Block 7 Update
Block 7, located just south of MAC’s Parking Structure, is a plot of land owned by MAC that currently serves as additional parking and is used as a dog park by the neighborhood. Last year, our development agreement with the developer, Mill Creek Residential Trust, expired. While Mill Creek is still working to secure financing, it’s important to remember that MAC has always approached property assets with the goal of enhancing the member experience while being responsible stewards of member funds. At this time, city zoning regulations limit MAC’s ability to use Block 7 as an extension of the club. While there are no definitive plans for Block 7 currently, the Land Use Committee is exploring options as it’s essential that we continue the conversation about its long-term use and potential to benefit our community.
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Board of Trustees
President Andrew Randles
Vice President Ryan Chiotti
Treasurer Jenny Kim
Secretary Jennifer Strait
Trustees
Susan Bladholm
Shannon Conrad
Theodore Fettig
David Hanna
Victor Perry
Dana Rasmussen
Alex Young
Daniel Williams
General Manager
Charles Leverton
Executive Leadership Team
Strategy & Portfolio Director
Matt Abraham
Culinary & Events Director
Erik Anderson
Finance & Accounting Director
Mary Averette
Chief of Staff
Laura Boley
Fitness & Performance Senior Director
C.J. Martin
Athletic Director
Lisa Miller
Engagement Director
Derek Pratt
HR Director
Dena Watson Rybka
Club Operations Senior Director
John Sterbis
Senior Leadership Team
Assistant Athletic Director
Chad Failla
Facilities Director
David Hobbs
Senior Events Manager
Conrad Hulen
Strategy & Special Projects Manager
Nathan Loomis
Technology Director
Mark Marcelline
Portfolio Manager
Patrick Martin
Experience & Member Services Director
Kevin Pollack
Membership Manager
Kelly Robb
Fitness & Performance Manager
Donté Robinson
Food & Beverage Service Manager
Shaun Scott
MANAGER’S COLUMN
This month, we are diving deeper into the Lifelong Athlete ecosystem. If you need to catch up on the conversation, you can find previous columns about the Lifelong Athlete program in The Winged M magazine’s summer issues.
Lifelong Athlete Cohorts
Charles Leverton GENERAL MANAGER
A crucial aspect of our Lifelong Athlete ecosystem is creating pathways that guide members into health concepts. National statistics show that only 23% of Americans move enough to meet the minimum requirements for a healthy life. This figure drops to 16% among seniors. I believe our MAC community drastically surpasses these averages, but at least half of our members could likely benefit from more movement. Our mission is to help guide these members toward increased movement while supporting them in balancing the four other pillars of health: community, nutritional balance, mindset, and recovery.
Our cohorts are designed to engage members at various stages of their health journeys, focusing on the Lifelong Athlete pillars to improve overall health outcomes. These cohorts will vary in size and scope, depending on the complexity and duration of the goals. Some programs will be self-guided, reaching hundreds of members at no extra cost, while others will involve small groups of 10 or fewer for a more personalized experience. Programs range from learning how to use the Fitness Room or stretching techniques to more advanced topics like staying healthy while aging or navigating critical life changes.
As we discover concepts that enhance our members’ health outcomes, we will evolve our cohorts to incorporate these ideas. For example, if we determine that learning new sports is essential for a well-lived life, we’ll introduce programs that teach the basics of various sports. All programs will center on habit formation to help each member incorporate these new learnings into their daily lives long after the cohorts have ended.
The work has already begun. C.J. Martin, our fitness leader, and Fitness Coach Josh Sargeant are creating the first cohort, which is aimed at helping MAC members who are starting or renewing their health journeys. They are currently developing the program, including communication strategies and testing methodologies. More details about this opportunity are coming in the next several weeks.
Advisory Panels
To support the development of new concepts and partnerships, we will establish advisory panels as the program matures in the next few years, to help us explore what makes us healthier. These panels will consist of experts in behavior science, sports science, well-aging, research, and other relevant fields. Members with expertise, staff, and invited participants from across the nation will bring diverse perspectives to these discussions, helping to shape the future of our Lifelong Athlete program. This program will reflect the spirit of our community and will be driven by members for members. Our ability to democratize health, led by our committee system, will continue to serve as our competitive advantage over corporate clubs.
Our Main Ingredient
The primary ingredient of our Lifelong Athlete ecosystem is our membership. Significant research indicates that individuals who design, create, or have control over their own outcomes are far more likely to adhere to health-based programming. Therefore, it is critical that we create as many opportunities as possible for members to provide us with feedback, help design our programming, and even assist in delivering health outcomes as volunteers. We will need many hands to help lift MAC into a healthier future. Perhaps you will share your professional expertise as a leading physician, contribute as a group leader helping to guide others who have joined the journey after you, or simply provide feedback on your experience to help grow our collective knowledge. Ultimately, regardless of how you participate, this program will be informed by you and designed for you. As we head into the fall, stay tuned for more opportunities to learn about our progress in developing the Lifelong Athlete Program and ways in which you can participate!
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Chad Failla ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
eptember is a month of new beginnings as it signifies the start of our season in Athletics. With the Olympics and the success of our USA athletes still on our minds, I’d like to take this time to write about our programs that are designed to nurture and develop both the recreational enthusiast and the aspiring competitor, all within the supportive and motivating environment of our club. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, learn a new sport, or push yourself to new heights of competition, our programming is tailored to meet your needs and exceed your expectations.
Our athletic competitive programming is not just about winning; it’s about growth, learning, and the pursuit of excellence. We recognize that every athlete is on their own unique journey, and our programming reflects this diversity. Whether you’re a beginner eager to learn the basics, or an experienced player ready to compete at a higher level, we have the resources, expertise, and community to help you succeed.
For those new to a sport, our recreational programming offers a welcoming and supportive environment where you can learn the fundamentals. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the basics, helping you build confidence and competence. These programs are designed to be fun and engaging, ensuring that you not only learn the skills you need but also develop a love for the sport.
As you progress, our competitive programming is available to take your skills to the next level. This isn’t just a transition from recreational to competitive — it’s a seamless journey where you continue to grow under the same roof. Our competitive programs are structured to challenge you, push your boundaries, and help you achieve your personal best. We believe that the path to excellence is continuous, and our programming reflects that spirit by providing opportunities for advancement at every stage.
One of the cornerstones of our athletic competitive programming is the quality of our coaching staff. Our coaches are not just experts in their respective sports; they are passionate educators dedicated to helping you succeed. Whether you’re learning a new skill or refining your technique, our coaches provide personalized instruction tailored to your individual needs and goals.
At the heart of our athletic competitive programming is a vibrant and supportive community. We believe that athletics is not just about individual achievement but also about the connections we make along the way. Our club fosters a sense of camaraderie among members, creating an environment where you can build lasting friendships and find encouragement from your peers.
Whether you’re participating in a recreational class or competing in a club tournament, you’ll be surrounded by fellow members who share your passion for sport and your commitment to improvement. This community support is invaluable as you navigate the challenges and triumphs of your athletic journey.
Competition is a powerful tool for personal growth. It teaches resilience, discipline, and the importance of hard work. Through our competitive programming, we aim to instill these values in our members, helping you not only become a better athlete but also a stronger individual.
Our competitive programs offer a range of opportunities to test your skills and measure your progress. From junior competitive teams to in-house leagues to many adult opportunities, you’ll have the chance to compete against others at your skill level, with the added support of our staff to guide you every step of the way.
I invite you to take advantage of the incredible opportunities offered through the Athletics department. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your skills to the next level, our club is here to support you. Join us today and embark on a journey of growth, learning, and achievement in a community that values excellence and camaraderie.
We look forward to seeing you on the courts, gyms, pools or any of our areas, ready to embrace the challenge and elevate your athletic journey.
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November 13, 2024 | 7 p.m. | Newmark Theatre
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DISCOVER PRIMEFIT WELLNESS!
Thursday, September 12th | 1:00–2:00 pm in our theater
PrimeFit Wellness focuses on five key areas: physical health, brain fitness, balance enhancement, nutritional support, and lifestyle enrichment. Secure your spot by calling today and delve into the world of PrimeFit Wellness! Additionally, take advantage of guided tours to discover more about our community offerings.
The presentation will focus on Social + Health and Well-being, connecting it to exercise/diet. PrimeFit smoothies will be provided. For attending you’ll receive a complimentary lunch to use at a later date or entry to a PrimeFit Wellness exercise class.
RSVP to 971-257-5845. We can’t wait to welcome you!
FACES OF MAC
Hot on the Trail
Member Kate Haddon describes her upcoming participation in the XTERRA World Championship in Trentino, Italy, as a “once in a lifetime opportunity,” but given that she’s not even 20 yet, one can’t help but wonder. Add to that the fact that this is only her second trail triathlon, and it seems increasingly possible that she can’t yet begin to fathom all of the opportunities coming her way.
“I am beyond excited for this race,” Haddon adds. “It’s giving me the chance to turn a fun goal of mine into a test of my perseverance in a competitive environment.”
Last summer, she completed the XTERRA Portland Race, but she didn’t set out to take on a trail triathlon. “I knew I wanted to do some type of tri before going off to college, and the XTERRA race just happened to be the one that worked best for me. I haven’t competed at this level in any other sports before.”
Throughout high school, Haddon was part of MAC’s Climbing team, where she worked her way up to the Divisional level. While she’s never vied against global competition, she believes her experience on the Climbing team helped her prepare for the dedication and work necessary to transitioning into being a triathlete.
“As a member, I have grown up using MAC for all of the amazing resources it offers. I started in the dance program when I
was very young and eventually competed for them,” she recalls. Haddon also raced for the club’s Ski & Snowboard team before spending high school ascending through the ranks of Climbing, eventually serving as a captain of the team her senior year.
“While I do most of my training for the actual race outside — trail running, mountain and road biking, and some open water swimming — MAC is my primary resource for cross training and recovery. One of my favorite ways to recover is by doing what my family and friends call a “triathalon,” where you use the sauna, steam room, and hot tub/shower in one session. Additionally, I do all of my pool workouts and weight training at the club.”
During her last trail triathlon, Haddon says she realized that she wasn’t fully prepared physically for the challenge, but that she willed herself through it. The experience showed her how much of a mental game such endurance races can be, but she’s nonetheless taking her training very seriously this time around.
“Being home this summer has been the perfect place to train while also getting to enjoy the amazing landscape that Oregon has
to offer,” she says. Haddon is going into her second year at Pitzer College, where she’s a pre-med student majoring in Environment, Economics, and Policy — in addition to working at the school’s Outdoor Education Center.
“I grew up hiking, swimming, biking, and experiencing some of the most beautiful places in the world right outside my door, and those experiences are now taking me halfway across the world to compete in places I could have never imagined.”
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Career Opportunities
New Fitness & Performance Manager
Donté Robinson is keenly aware that being promoted to such a position after just two years with a company isn’t exactly the industry standard. He started as a supervisor in the Aquatics department in August 2022 and says the experience of working with such a phenomenal team, including manager Josh Udermann, gave him added confidence to pursue the next big thing.
“This new position means a lot to me. I haven’t worked in an organization with these types of advancement opportunities. I’m honored to step up and join C.J. Martin, Lauren Craft, Teddy Martin, and the entire Fitness & Wellness team,” he says. “This promotion gives me the chance to work in a field that I am passionate about alongside knowledgeable and talented people who I can continue to learn and grow with. I plan to build my career at MAC.”
As Fitness & Performance Manager, Robinson oversees projects, team culture, and coaching, all while focusing on member experience. He graduated from Portland State University with bachelor’s degrees in health science and psychology. Between PSU and MAC, he coached track and field for Texas A&M – Corpus Christi, focusing on decathlon/heptathlon, jumps, hurdles and throws.
“Now, I look forward to continuing my own education in fitness so I can be an asset
to as many people as possible in the club, both employees and members.”
Robinson says he believes that a good leader meets people where they are and shows up for their crew consistently. “The team should know what to expect from them every single day and know that they are led by example. I am confident that these are strengths of mine, and I enjoy getting to know everyone a little more each day. This community is unique, with a multitude of people of all ages, backgrounds, and interests.”
This diverse range of individuals has made Robinson feel welcomed, and he particularly calls out the Aquatics team and club leadership. But he appends that he would be remiss in not also thanking his wife, Brandi, and adorable cat ChoCho. “If you have ever spoken to me for more than 30 seconds, you have heard about my wife! She is my biggest support and the reason I can show up every day as my best self. After 10 years together, she always motivates me and keeps me going.”
LABOR DAY HOURS
The club has adjusted hours for the upcoming holiday.
MONDAY, SEPT. 2 6 A.M.-9 P.M.
Thursday, Sept. 5 6:30-9:30 p.m.
As summer winds down and school’s back in session, come celebrate at the Block Party and rediscover all that MAC has to offer. Every program and committee of this unparalleled community highlights its specialties at the annual open house, formerly known as the Sneaker Party. Learn, connect, and find out how to help steer the future of the club all while eating, drinking, and experiencing the awesomeness of MAC with an '80s vibe.
Register at themac.com – SOE0905.
MAC Has Your Passport to Fun
MAC is excited to welcome members back to the club for the annual fall open house event — the Block Party! Come learn about a new sport, make friends, and find out how to help shape the future of the club.
The whole club gets in on the action with games and activities set up in various locations around the building. Based on feedback from last year, this year’s event features a passport to help guide members through an evening of exploration and rediscovering all that the club has to offer.
Don’t miss the opportunity to:
• Vibe to a DJ in the Climbing Gym while exploring opportunities for outdoor adventures.
• Get the whole family in on the fun. The main event is open to members 12 and older.
MAC Child Care hosts its own version of the party for kids ages 6 weeks to 6 years old,
while the Junior Block Party offers games, activities, and pizza for kids ages 7-11.
• Try your luck at casino games hosted by the Standing and Board Committees in the Ballroom.
• Visit a member volunteer holding an iPad to update your member profile and help the club better serve you (and get a prize for doing so). One of the club’s core standards is to personalize service appropriately, and more detailed member profiles help do just that.
• Stop by the committees and activities within the four activation areas to get the passport stamped, then drop off the fully stamped passport for a chance to enter a drawing for an $800 statement credit.
The club remains open for normal activities and dining during the Block Party. Register today at themac.com. See you there!
Help Transform the Club for the Holidays
The Holiday Decorating Committee is excited to transform the Main Lobby vignette into a festive wonderland! To bring the vision to life, the committee kindly requests members’ assistance in loaning one or more of the items listed below. These items are set to be on display from Tuesday, Dec. 3, through Saturday, Jan. 4, for all to view.
Those who have an item to lend can sign up at the Events page at themac.com using code VOL1125. Please drop off all items from 3-6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25, in Ainsworth/ Lownsdale.
Requested items:
• V intage rocking chair
• Large cord oval rug
• Freestanding mantle
• V intage fireplace fender
• F ireplace screen
• Fireplace accessories (poker, broom, dustpan)
• F ireplace popcorn popper
• Antique side table
• Table lamp
• Square or round kitchen eating table
• Simple wooden dining chairs (4)
• P laid tablecloth (red or green)
Additionally, those who are enthusiastic about spreading holiday cheer and would like to contribute their time are invited to help decorate the club from Friday, Nov. 29, to Monday, Dec. 2. Registration for volunteering opens Monday, Sept. 9.
Thank you for helping make the club sparkle during this festive season! — Holiday Decorating Committee
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Senior Opportunities Abound
As MAC focuses on nurturing Lifelong Athletes, who better to lead the way than the senior community? Our senior members, both long-standing and new, can model to others the many benefits of the club. Countless opportunities for seniors to stay active, engaged, and connected already exist at MAC.
General Manager Charles Leverton’s most recent columns in The Winged M emphasize the pillars of health as part of the Lifelong Athlete initiative adopted by the board. Those pillars include physical fitness, mental wellness, nutritional balance, recovery, and community.
Staff embraces these pillars and has created a wealth of classes and informal activities tailored to the unique needs of seniors. One only has to look at the past months’ issues of
The Winged M to learn more about some of these opportunities.
The Fitness department, led by C.J. Martin, has leaned into health for seniors, in part because of Martin’s interest in senior health. His article on page 44 highlights some of the classes that are accessible to seniors and others who want a different pace in their workouts.
Teddy Martin, the newly designated Fitness Concierge, is there to help all members find their way around equipment and classes and to answer fitness questions. His enthusiastic personality makes the club less intimidating for members of all ages. Seniors often find their way to his desk as they reenergize their fitness routine.
The Events department, led by Erik Anderson, has presented senior community-building opportunities, including last winter’s Senior Happy Hours and this fall’s Senior Live & Learn workshops, which were highlighted in the August issue. These workshops, which start Sept. 9, cover a wide range of topics, from senior fitness offerings to travel, downsizing, storytelling, eating for longevity, and Portland and MAC history. Member participation will help shape future offerings.
In addition, the club also offers many classes and groups that are senior-friendly,
from singing groups and book clubs to writing and watercolor classes.
Many of the senior-focused programs mentioned here have started with collaborations involving MAC members and staff. The board and staff welcome members’ ideas, which can be communicated through Sounding Boards. Additionally, more than 500 members participate in the club’s governance system via the 50-plus committees that work with excellent staff to make MAC ever better. Members can fill out a Committee Interest Form at themac. com. Life experiences matter, so the club welcomes applications from seniors as well as younger members for committees.
All in all, the abundance of offerings for seniors enhances the many gifts our senior members bring to the club! At MAC, seniors truly matter!
— Dana Rasmussen, Trustee
Senior Strength class
Senior Game Night
Senior Happy Hour
Investing in Excellence
Initiation Fee Increase Supports the Future of MAC
Starting Jan. 1, 2025, those wanting to join the Multnomah Athletic Club will see an increase in the initiation fee, which is going from $6,000 to $7,000 per adult. This decision, recommended by a subcommittee comprising members from the Budget & Finance Committee, Membership Committee, and Board of Trustees, is a strategic move to support the club’s ongoing capital projects and facility enhancements. By investing in these areas, MAC is modernizing its offerings to ensure members receive the highest quality experience.
Traditionally, initiation fees are reviewed and updated approximately every three years, and this increase reflects a natural progression in costs associated with maintaining a top-tier athletic and social facility. As with any organization dedicated to excellence, the need to invest in infrastructure and amenities is crucial.
Recent projects funded by these fees highlight the club’s commitment to continuous improvement. For instance, the Fitness Room
and Main Entrance have undergone significant renovations in recent years, offering a refreshed and more inviting atmosphere for all members. These upgrades are not just cosmetic; they enhance the overall functionality, security, and appeal of the club, making it a more enjoyable space for both longtime members and newcomers.
The fees also support upcoming projects such as the refresh of the Sun Deck Pool, the Sports Pub, and the Reading Lounge. These areas are popular spaces for members to relax, socialize, and unwind. By updating these spaces, MAC ensures they remain modern, comfortable, and aligned with the latest trends in fitness, leisure, and dining.
Initiation fees are an investment in the club’s future. It’s about maintaining the high standards that have made MAC one of the best clubs in the country and ensuring it can continue to evolve and meet the expectations of members. The enhancements made possible by these fees will benefit members and their guests, creating a better, more enjoyable
environment for all. Current members can take advantage of the time period before these fees increase by starting prepayment plans for children or grandchildren who will carry on their legacy at MAC. Newly proposed prospective members can also place a deposit on their down payment before the increase takes effect in January to lock in today’s rate before it goes up.
The dedication and commitment of the board and committees — which are made up of volunteer members — to excellence is unwavering, and this is a testament to our commitment to providing the best possible member experience across athletics, fitness, social, and community. Members can look forward to enjoying the benefits of these investments for years to come.
— Jenny Kim, Treasurer
To learn more, please visit themac.com/group/ pages/becoming-a-member.
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Aligned Past Experience: Ensure candidates’ previous experience aligns with at least 70% of the requirements of the position you’re looking to fill. This gives room for growth, as very few candidates are looking to make lateral moves. Resumes should reflect a clear connection between the person’s expertise and your job description.
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Indoor Playground Reopens
Starting Monday, Sept. 9, Indoor Playground is back! From 9 a.m.-2 p.m. weekdays, kids can bounce to their hearts’ content on inflatables and let their imaginations run wild with brightly colored toys and games in the Main Gym. It’s free if a parent or guardian stays with their child, or kids ages 3 to 6 can be dropped off for an hourly rate. Check in with staff before departing. Please note that Indoor Playground is set to move to the Gymnastics Arena on Tuesdays between Oct. 1 and Nov. 5 during the pilot period for expanded indoor pickleball hours.
For more information, email youthprograms@themac.com or call 503-517-7217.
There’s Still Room in Playschool Huckleberry Class
9 a.m-noon Monday-Friday | Begins Monday, Sept. 9
My MAC Playschool has availability in its Huckleberry class, which is for children who are age 4 by Sept. 1. If your child just misses the age cutoff, please email playschool@themac. com. Daily activities focus on each child’s cognitive, physical, and social development. Kids participate in story time, arts and crafts, 40 minutes of active play, and occasional field trips. Register at themac.com. YPJ503
Child Care
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Please note these updated MAC Child Care hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Fridays
8 a.m.-2 p.m. & 2:30-6 p.m. Thursdays
8 a.m.-2 p.m. & 2:30-9 p.m.
If there are no reservations, Child Care closes at 6 p.m.
Saturdays
8 a.m.-2 p.m. & 5-9 p.m.
For 1891 or Sunset Bistro dinner reservations only.
Sundays
8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Child Care is for kids ages 6 weeks to 6 years old. Reservations are recommended but not required. Drop-ins are accommodated when space allows.
To make reservations, email childcare@themac.com or call 503-517-7215.
IN MEMORIAM
Karen Fettig
Dec. 10, 1958-June 27, 2024
Karen Fletcher Fettig passed away peacefully on June 27, 2024, in Portland, Oregon, surrounded by loved ones. Affectionately known as “Pud,” Karen leaves behind a legacy of love, friendship, and connection. She remained active and engaged throughout her multi-year battle with illness, which she faced with courage, determination, and humor.
The youngest of three siblings, Karen was born in London on Dec. 10, 1958, to Natalie Knowlton Fletcher and William Sigourney Fletcher. She grew up in Portland and attended Riverdale Grade School and Lake Oswego High School. Karen pursued further education at Pomona College and Lewis and Clark College, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in international studies. She went on to work at The Portland Chamber of Commerce, putting to use her studies in global affairs and her interest in community networks. She also managed a wide variety of rental properties, ever attentive to details and keenly committed to accuracy. Karen supported a number of organizations as a volunteer, always making a positive impact.
In 1988, Karen married John Fettig. Together, they raised three children: Marshall, Will, and Chase. As a mother and wife, Karen was a beacon of support and encouragement. Her love and devotion to her family, both immediate and extended, was unparalleled and created a foundation of strength and unity that will endure for generations. Karen will be remembered as a connector. She was the glue within her family. Always bringing people together, she had hundreds of friends around the world. As a friend, Karen was a confidante, a warm source of wisdom, and a constant spark of joy. Her friendships spanned decades, each one enriched by her genuine care and thoughtfulness. She had an extraordinary ability to welcome and cherish people.
A selfless and beloved mother, wife, sister, and friend, Karen was a light in the lives of all who knew her. Her spirit will live on in the hearts of many. She is survived by her husband, John; her children, Marshall (Adrienne), Will, and Chase; her siblings, Brad Fletcher (Michelle) and Susan Adams
(Scott); and countless friends and extended family members. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Karen’s memory to Ninety Nine Girlfriends of OR/SW WA (https://ninetyninegirlfriends.com/), or the Hopewell House (https://hopewellhousepdx.org/). A celebration of Karen’s life was held on Aug. 21.
Enrique M. deCastro, MD
January 1930- July 2024
Enrique M. deCastro, beloved father, passed away from complications of advanced age. His family misses him every day but feels fortunate he was in their lives, happy and healthy until age 94.
Enrique was kind, charming, intelligent, interesting, and had a zest for life! He was a loving father to his children, Enrique, Roberto, Elisa, and Carlos, and devoted husband to his wife, Alma, who passed away in 2012.
Born in San Diego to Guillermo and Alicia (Taix) Martinez deCastro, he grew up in Calexico, California, and Mexicali, Mexico. He received his education at the Army and Navy Academy in Carlsbad, California, and Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. At Loyola, he joined many clubs and sporting teams and lettered in tennis. He attended medical school at the Universidad Nacional Autonoma in Mexico City. During medical school, he met Alma Moulun, who would later become his wife of 57 years.
They moved to Portland, where Enrique would do his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Emanuel Hospital. He then entered private practice and developed a reputation as a skilled and caring physician and an excellent surgeon. He formed Northwest Women’s Clinic in 1971, which today continues to provide the patient-focused care he established 53 years earlier. He served as chairman of numerous OB/GYN societies, both locally and nationally. As a clinical professor at OHSU, he helped train a large portion of the doctors providing care to women in the region. Enrique loved his work and was famous for his cheerful, unflappable nature and good humor, with both his patients and with the nursing staffs at Good Samaritan and St. Vincent Hospitals.
Enrique was truly loved by all he knew. It was rare to go anywhere in Portland and not run into one of his patients and hear not only about what a wonderful physician he had been to them, but what a wonderful and kind person he was as well.
Enrique used to smile as he claimed the title “athlete.” He was a good tennis player who got all the family to love the sport. He was also a good swimmer and built a pool in the backyard where the family enjoyed many fun summers swimming and barbecuing. Later, his grandchildren would join him continuing the tradition. All his grandchildren loved “Adu” and spending time with him. Having purchased a Ranch Cabin in Sunriver in 1974, the family spent many wonderful vacations together there riding bikes, playing tennis, and cross-country skiing. Enrique later took up golf, joining the Portland Golf Club, where he enjoyed playing twice a week with his golf buddies. He also worked out regularly at MAC in the weight room and taking classes. He was a lifelong member since 1965. He was an avid reader with a wide range of interests. He attended the Portland Symphony for decades. He also enjoyed his travels throughout the world, including many sunny trips to Mexico and Palm Desert. When he moved from the family home, he helped design a new home in the West Hills, where he lived independently. His love of gardening continued up until his last days when he was still planting flowers — Geraniums being one of his favorites, although he could keep a lemon tree producing fruit throughout the year.
Enrique is survived by his children, Enrique, Roberto (Susanna), and Elisa Hornecker (Mitch). His youngest son, Carlos, passed in 2013. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Henry, Maria, and Grace Hornecker, and Gabrielle, Clarice, and Dominic deCastro, and his wonderful companion of eight years, Susan Medak.
A family service was held at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
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House Committee Monthly Report
The House Committee enforces the rules of conduct for members and guests by investigating infractions and recommending sanctions to the Board of Trustees. Recent board actions and reminders about the applicable Club Rules are listed below.
A 20-year-old intermediate member was suspended for one year for theft in the male basement-level locker room.
Rule Reminder: Club & Personal Property
The club is not responsible for loss of property from any part of the clubhouse. Loss of a member’s or guest’s property should be immediately reported to management so a thorough, timely search can be made.
Members and guests may not remove club property from the premises. Towels must be deposited in a towel bin before leaving the clubhouse. Books, newspapers, and magazines placed in the club lounges may not be removed from those areas. Damage to or theft of club property by a member or guest will be charged to the member’s or sponsoring member’s account, and the member is subject to disciplinary action by the House Committee.
Club Rules are updated periodically. See the MAC website (themac.com) for any updates made between printings, or The Winged M magazine, the official communication of Club Rules and policies to members.
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MAC Night Market
On the third Tuesday of June, July, and August, the Turnaround transformed into an artisan and farmers market featuring local vendors, live music, activities, and more.
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1-8. Members, guests, and Portland neighbors strolled, shopped, and socialized.
9. Representatives from Ruby Wines talked with attendees. 10. Experiment 626 performed live in the Turnaround.
Team USA: Summer BBQ Supper Club
To kick off the Summer Games in style, members gathered at the Sunset Bistro on July 16 for an evening of Olympic-themed decor, live music, and festive food.
PHOTOS BY BRANDON
11-17. Diners enjoyed a special food and drink menu 18. The menu included pulled pork, brisket, summer potato salad, s’mores pie, and more. 19. Folk and blues band Hushfire provided live entertainment.
Portland Pride Parade
It was a colorful celebration of inclusivity and support for the LGBTQ+ community as members and guests marched in the Pride Parade on July 21.
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JOIN THE ACTION WITH TEAM MAC
Opportunities to Try Out & Compete Are Coming Up
By Jake Ten Pas
The Summer Olympics aren’t just the most thrilling televised athletic event of the year, and perhaps the past four, but also a huge driver of interest and participation in many of the sports featured. At MAC, where young competitors can participate in an impressive array of pursuits combining physical and mental excellence, the impact of the games are likely to reverberate throughout the fall season.
“Coaches and athletes have a heightened sense excitement due to the Olympics,” says Assistant Athletic Director Chad Failla. “We’re firing on all cylinders right now. Great coaches and staff are coming off a successful 2023/24 season, and there are higher participation numbers than we’ve seen in years.”
TEAM MAC COMPETE FOR
That means that when MAC Artistic Swimming, Basketball, Climbing, Dance, Gymnastics, Swim Team, and Volleyball hold their tryouts for the upcoming season, they anticipate an influx of enthusiastic hopefuls representing both long-held determination and recently awakened dreams.
When Head Volleyball Coach Taylor Canoso joined Team MAC in 2021, the club’s squads still were riding high off the buzz from the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Although, as Failla points out, her program was in a very different place prior to her arrival. “Volleyball was at its lowest point at that time, and now it is thriving with higher numbers due to Taylor’s leadership and passion.”
“Head Basketball Coach Jon Willis is in the same place now that she was three years ago. The sport is rebuilding, and he is the right coach for the job. His energy and passion are very strong, and we have high hopes for where this program will go. Now would be a great time to try out for MAC Basketball!”
For teams that had a successful 23/24 season, Failla says that 24/25 is set to feel like “coming off a championship year,” and he can’t wait to see how they convert that energy into peak performance and interpersonal camaraderie.
“I grew up playing sports with the same kids from elementary to high school. We don’t see that much anymore with all the different opportunities and boundaries,” he says. “MAC is able to create this inside our community. In many situations, our athletes grow up with each other and continue to participate in athletics through their high school years.”
Opportunities Abound!
Although Failla has now worked at MAC for decades, his ascension into the assistant AD role in 2020 only intensified his appreciation of the unique aspects of its culture of sport. “Offering this recreational to competitive transition in one place is definitely a highlight of our programs. Athletes can learn a sport and grow into competition with the same teammates and coaching staff. This creates a seamless transition and in turn strengthens the community of athletes and parents.”
Play hard, be part of a team, and grow as an athlete and person by trying out for one of the club’s competitive teams. Now is the time for members ages 8 and older to take a chance, be evaluated, and find fun new ways to take their games to the next level.
That’s largely due to the quality of club coaching, which includes some of the longest-tenured employees at MAC alongside newer additions such as Canoso and Willis. Whatever their length of employment, all bring a deep knowledge of their respective areas of expertise, so read on to find out how to join one of the club’s winning programs.
ARTISTIC SWIMMING
Tryouts: 5-6 p.m. Aug. 20-22 in the Sun Deck Pool. Only one tryout session is required.
Recent Accomplishments: At the 2024 Junior Olympic Championships, MAC Synchro made program history by winning its most medals ever at a Junior Olympic Championship, with two silvers and three bronze for a total of five medals. The 12U Team qualified and competed in finals, finishing in eighth place. The Youth Iron Man Team placed 14th, and the Youth Thor Team qualified and competed in finals, finishing in 12th place, plus the Youth Combo placed 16th in the nation. The Junior Squad earned silver medals in the 15-17 and 18-19 tech solos, as well as a bronze in the 18-19 free solo. In technical duets, they secured a fourth-place finish in the1517 category, and a bronze in the 18-19 free duet, plus a bronze in the 16-19 combo.
Coach Says: “Adaptability was the name of the season game! Two full-time coaches made it possible for all nine squads to train fully and prepare for a great and technical competition season. Teammates banded together and worked incredibly hard to do all that was necessary in a short period of time.
— Assistant Coach M’Liss Stephenson BASKETBALL
Tryouts: High School, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 3-4; Juniors, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 23-24; boys and girls are welcome at both.
Recent Accomplishments: Sixth and Eighth Grade Premier teams won DYSports’ Dropping Dimes Tournament, and the latter also took first at the Hoopsource 15 Shootout and Kings of the Court.
Coach Says: “This year, there was a huge effort in uniting the program from top to bottom. We wanted to get back to championship level of basketball. We do this by building a foundation on commitment and fundamentals. We have great coaches in our junior program and, most importantly, our members showed up and showed out for us.”
—
Head Coach Jon Willis CLIMBING
Tryouts: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Aug. 28-Aug. 29, Climbing Gym
Recent Accomplishments: The Climbing Team won Regional Championships for Lead/Top Rope, placed third at Boulder Divisional Championships, and second at Lead/Top Rope Divisional Championships. At nationals, they placed 23rd in Lead/ Top Rope, 25th in Bouldering, and 8th in Speed, for an overall team ranking of 14th.
DANCE
Tryouts: Take place in May each year, but Head Coach Maria Albaugh invites anyone interested in joining to email her at malbaugh@themac.com to learn more.
Recent Accomplishments: A multitude of MAC dancers moved their ways to gold and platinum recognition at the Hollywood Connection Dance Convention & Competition in Vancouver, Washington. They also earned diamond and ruby honors at the Spotlight Dance Cup in Portland.
Coach Says: “The dancers had a great time last season, as did we! At the end of each season, the coaches and dancers run and jump into the ocean to celebrate our season. It’s quite the experience. We are looking forward to another fabulous season, and we will be adding at a minimum of 15 new dancers to the program!”
— Head Coach Maria Albaugh
GYMNASTICS
Tryouts: Take place in May each year. Those interested are welcome to email Head Boys Coach Rob Saliski at rsaliski@themac.com or Girls Head Coach Brin Cavallero at bcavallero@themac.com for more information.
Recent Accomplishments: At girls and boys state and regional meets, numerous athletes placed first, second, and third in both individual events and the all-around.
Coach Says: “The 2024 gymnastics season was filled with hard work, overcoming fear, and building confidence. Athletes pushed through challenges and setbacks and came out of the season both physically and mentally stronger.”
— Girls Head Coach Brin Cavallero
SKI & SNOWBOARD
Tryouts: Generally take place in November each year. A new educational program, Flying M’s, is available for those looking to enhance their skills in a setting with less competition and time commitment. Email ski@themac.com to learn more about it or get specifics on team tryouts.
SWIM
Tryouts: 4-6 p.m. Sept. 10-12, 50-meter Pool
Recent Accomplishments: Won Oregon Swimming 11-14 Year Old Short Course Championships on the girls side two years in a row.
Coach Says: “We have been building on the successes and struggles of the past three years. We have grown our team numbers to beyond pre-pandemic numbers, going from 50 in 2020 to 150 in 2024, compared to 123 in 2019. Not only have we grown in numbers, but we have improved in our team rankings each year and have become a program where we support each other in and out of the pool, other teams notice, and people want to become a part of that.”
— Head Coach Tim Larkin
VOLLEYBALL
Tryouts: 12-14U traveling team 10 a.m.-2 p.m., non-traveling team 3:30-7 p.m. Nov. 10; 15-18U traveling team 10 a.m.-2 p.m., non-traveling team 3:30-7 p.m. Nov. 17
Recent Accomplishments: The 12 Premier team took first in the Power League tournaments twice, 16 Premier did the same three times, and 12, 13, and 15 Elite all took first at MAC Volleyball Tournaments last year. The 15 Elite team earned gold at the North Pacific Juniors Friendship Tournament in February, while 15 and 16 Premier followed suit at the Oregon Junior Volleyball Association Tournaments in February and March. MAC teams qualified for the Columbia Empire Volleyball Association and move up their flights after regionals, while some traveled to Salt Lake City and Sacramento for Showdown and National Qualifiers.
Coach Says: “Our amazing coaching staff made this past season a huge success! We had 20 coaches full of wisdom, experience, and positive energy that made the whole club season a fun experience for athletes.”
— Head Coach Taylor Canoso
MAC Synchro Shines on National Stage
For the first time in club history, the MAC Synchro artistic swimming team won five medals and placed top twelve in the country in ten different events at the Junior Olympic Championship!
It’s an Olympic year, and USA Artistic Swimming qualified a team of eight athletes for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games after a sixteen-year hiatus. The sport has since been in the spotlight, which amped up the enthusiasm for this year’s Junior Olympic Championship. Even more exciting, this national competition was held in Gresham, Oregon, at the Mt. Hood Community College Aquatic Center. After qualifying all of their routines at Regionals, MAC athletes earned the opportunity to represent their club and the state of Oregon on a national stage, competing among some of the best artistic swimmers in the country. All the MAC Synchro athletes performed admirably and ARTISTIC SWIMMING
brought home silver, bronze, and multiple top placements, making history and shining a bright light on club athletics.
The team’s top-level soloists dominated the podium with a total of three medals. Senior swimmer Elizabeth Rocheleau and MAC athlete Lucy Herzig both swam their way into second place, each earning a silver medal in the Technical Solo Final event for their respective age groups. Rocheleau brought home the bronze in the 18-19 Age Group Free Solo Final event and won a second bronze medal in the 18-19 Age Group Free Duet event with her partner Sahana Desai. Rocheleau, Herzig, and Desai were part of MAC’s 16-19 Age Group Combo with swimmers Siya Desai, Siiri Dubrawsky, Tuula Dubrawsky, Torryn Gentry, and Clara Rea, who had an outstanding performance and placed third in the nation, earning a bronze medal with their Barbie routine. Additionally,
12&U and Youth Teams
Elizabeth Rocheleau
BETHANY
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Sahana and Tuula achieved fourth place in the 15-17 Age Group Technical Duet event, Lucy earned ninth place in the 15-17 Age Group Free Solo event, and Lucy and Siya placed 11th in the 15-17 Age Group Free Duet event. Together, these eight athletes medaled in five separate events and accomplished eight top-twelve national rankings!
After qualifying for Finals in the Team Preliminary Event, The Youth (13-15 Age Group) Thor Team finished 12th in the country. Remarkable job to Siya, Siiri, Clara, and their teammates Corah Bogdanoff and Petra Daue on this wonderful achievement! Right behind them was the Iron Man Youth Team, who had their best swim of the season and placed 14th in the nation. Bravo to Gentry and her teammates Lily Dixon, Mia Kondor, Orli Schoenkerman, and Violet Sleesman. MAC’s additional Barbie routine swam fabulously and placed 16th in the Youth Combo Final event including swimmers Bogdanoff, Daue, Dixon, Kondor, Schoenkerman, Sleesman, and Ada Cornett.
In the 12 & Under Age Group Team Preliminary Event, MAC’s Hot P!NKS team placed eleventh, securing a spot in Team Finals. In an exciting turn of events, they moved up three places and finished eighth! Congratulations to Madeleine Berwind, Sabine Bliss, Seva Desai, Elle Dixon, and Eleanor Souede on an excellent team competition! Soloist Berwind (12U) swam beautifully and placed 20th with her Aladdin Solo. Dixon and Bliss placed 16th and Souede and Desai placed 22nd in the 12U Age Group Duet Preliminary event, both with their Will Smith routines.
Most remarkably, MAC’s Fuchsia 12U Age Group Team smashed their first-ever national competition, placing 20th in the Team Preliminary event. Stellar job to Lily Hoffman, Kate Latourette, Emerson Oboyle, Ainsley Schleich, and Molly Sweeney!
Led by Head Coach Lucie Svrcinova, and with the teamwork of coaches Bethany Bragg, M’Liss Stephenson, and Erin King, along with the support of family and friends, these junior athletes achieved excellence! The MAC Synchro community is bursting with pride over these devoted athletes and their outstanding accomplishments.
From top left: Tuula Sahana Duet, 12&U Hot Pinks, 12&U Fuchsia, Youth Thor Team, Lucy Herzig Solo, Youth Barbie, 16-19 Barbie, Youth
Iron Man Team
GOLF
2024 Golf Scramble Winners
The 2024 MAC Golf Scramble on June 30 concluded with a fun, competitive, and enjoyable day on the greens.
Here are the winners.
Men’s Division:
1st Place: (-14) Peter Norman, Stephen Raze, Steven Elorriaga, Gary Scrivens
Honorable Mention: (-14) William Kehrli, Zachary Eimon, Joshua Caldwell, Scott Ratterman
Women’s Division:
1st Place: (+1) Kimberly Hansen, Marcia Maddock, Heather Cashmer, Kristen Martin
2nd Place: (+1) Lisa Poritz, Karen Weylandt, Judith Fitch, Ann McCulloch
Coed Division:
1st Place: (-11) Angela Crawford, Steve MacFarland, Brian Leong, Daniel Leong
2nd Place: (-10) Stanley Cocke, Heather Kmetz, Mark Hinrichs, Steve Seguin
KP:
Stanley Cocke — 4’0”
Long Drive:
Men’s — Scott Reinke
Women’s — Joey Ringwald
Congratulations to all the winners and participants! The competition was incredibly close, especially in the Men’s Division, where the top three teams finished with an impressive score of -14.
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Coed Division winners Steve McFarland, Angela Crawford, Brian Leong, and Daniel Leong; Men’s Division winners Peter Norman, Gary Scrivens, Stephen Raze, and Steven Elorriaga; Women’s Division winners Heather Cashmer, Marcia Maddock, Kristen Martin, and Kimberly Hansen
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CLIMBING
MAC Climbing Competes at Youth Nationals
In July, 20 MAC Climbing Team athletes traveled to compete at USA Climbing’s Youth National Championships in Salt Lake City, Utah. Six athletes competed in Lead/Top Rope, four competed in Bouldering, and 17 competed in Speed Climbing.
Shafer Law, Uma Deenadayalu, Reeder Smith, Tejal Deenadayalu, Austin Oviatt, and Alyssa Keanini all started the week by competing in Lead/Top Rope. Three athletes advanced to the semifinal round of the competition, with Keanini placing 18th, Smith placing 13th, and Tejal Deenadayalu placing 11th.
Vincent Schmidt, Brooks McLemore, Tejal Deenadayalu, and Alyssa Keanini would all compete in the Boulder Discipline next. Keanini and Schmidt would both advance to the semifinal round, with Alyssa placing 11th. Schmidt continued to the final round, placing eighth and earning a spot on the Youth National Development Team.
Of the 17 MAC athletes that competed in Speed Climbing, six advanced to the final round. Alec Hoffman placed 14th and Reeder Smith placed 13th. Vincent Schmidt placed 10th, Alyssa Keanini placed 9th, and Sonja Weatherill placed 7th, the three of them earning spots on the Youth National Development Team. Joshua Jan placed 6th, and since his fastest time was the third-fastest time of his category, he would earn a spot on the Youth National Team.
In the team rankings, MAC placed 23rd in Lead/Top Rope, 25th in Bouldering, and 8th in Speed, for an overall team ranking of 14th in the country.
Vincent Schmidt (left) on the podium with the top 10 MYB speed climbers.
Reeder Smith perching to get the clip.
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If you love volleyball and want to be a part of a fun and exciting community of volleyball athletes looking to improve their game and compete at local and national levels, then MAC Volleyball is for you! MAC’s club volleyball program consists of 12-18U teams (ages 8-18) and includes teams for all skill levels, from beginner to advanced.
The program focuses on developing the whole athlete. What does this mean? MAC coaches believe that youth athletics are about more than just skill and competition. The program instills an athletic model that focuses on fostering tools and skills needed to succeed in everyday life — in school, work, relationships, personal wellness and health, etc. Coaches believe in the whole athlete model because they want to see athletes succeed on multiple levels. MAC Volleyball
encourages these key components in every practice and competition:
• Mental toughness (through individual/team goal-setting, educational opportunities for athletes, learning self-advocacy and awareness, practicing unconditional teamwork)
• Skill development (skill-specific clinics/ training in addition to team practices)
• Physical strength and endurance (tailored Strength & Conditioning programs for teams by MAC’s Fitness department)
• L earning about proper nutrition for athletes (tailored program for volleyball athletes)
• Academic/college success (resources for athletes looking to pursue college)
• Volunteer work (required team events throughout the season)
Team Commitments
The season begins in November, with tryouts for all age divisions, and typically runs through April or May. Practices begin immediately following those tryouts. Depending on age and skill level, practices occur two to three times per week. Starting in December and January, teams begin playing in one- or two-day weekend tournaments. Teams usually participate in two to three tournaments per month.
How to Join a Team
Get involved! Join volleyball classes, clinics, and open gyms this fall. Look for offerings in the Fall Program Guide available at themac. com/registration. Members can also book private lessons with MAC Volleyball coaches to get one-on-one training or group lessons. Other ways to train before tryouts include:
Beginning Volleyball Classes (ages 8-12) — Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays in September and October
Middle School Volleyball Classes — Tuesdays and Thursdays in September and October
Junior Open Play — Noon-2 p.m., no registration required
Pre-Tryout Clinics — Shake out the pretryout nerves and come meet the 2024-25 MAC Volleyball coaches! This clinic is intended for those who plan to try out for MAC Volleyball teams in November. Coaches cover a variety of skills to get athletes ready for tryouts.
12U Pre-Tryout Clinics (ages 8-11)
• 10 a.m.-noon Sunday, Sept. 29 VBJ 140
• 10 a.m.-noon Sunday, Oct. 6 VBJ 141
• 10 a.m.-noon Sunday, Oct. 27 VBJ142
13U+ Pre-Tryout Clinics (ages 12+)
• Noon-2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 VBJ130
• Noon-2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 VBJ131
• Noon-2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 VBJ132
Meet & Greet — 6-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30. Join Head Coach Taylor Canoso and the rest of the volleyball staff for an informational social hour and go over the frequently asked
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questions of playing club, including tryout information, schedules, commitment requirements, costs, travel, and have a chance to meet the coaches! Registration is now open at themac.com with code VBE0930.
Tryouts
Registration for tryouts is now open. Check out themac.com/volleyball for more information.
If you have any questions about the volleyball program, please email volleyball@themac.com.
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Sunday, October 27th
Open Open House House
PICKLEBALL
Gear Up for 4th Annual Club Championships
The fourth annual MAC Pickleball Championship is set to be held on Saturday, Oct. 19, and Sunday, Oct. 20!
Divisions for Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles will be offered at two playing levels — intermediate (3.5 level and below) and advanced (3.5 level and above). Games will then be determined accordingly to best accommodate participants. There will also be Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, and Parent/Junior Doubles divisions (juniors are 13 years and younger). Please allow a two-day commitment for play, as matches for all divisions are held on both Saturday and Sunday. The championship games are planned for Sunday so everyone can come and watch.
Light refreshments will be available, and Migration Brewing is providing beer. Sign up at themac.com by Oct.12 to participate.
— The Pickleball Committe
TENNIS
MAC Pickleball Championships
9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 & Sunday, Oct. 20
Main Gym
Register at themac.com with code PBE1019
Entry Fee: $25 dollars for first event, $15 dollars for any additional event
Club Championships: Why You Play Them
Tennis tournaments — some players love them; some players could take them or leave them. Before USTA and other leagues started to dominate the club tennis world, the only way a recreational player could get a taste of competition was to sign up for a tournament. Most of the time, the biggest tournament on the calendar was the club championships. It was a time to get together with all the members of your club and share the joys of being a tennis player, all while playing against each other.
As time passed, people got busier, making it harder to commit an entire weekend to playing one event. To help solve this problem and keep players competing in matches, the USTA started an Adult League program in the late 1970s, and by 1980, a nation-wide program began. Today, USTA League is the largest tennis league in the world and the participation level in adult tournaments has dropped off considerably.
I am a huge proponent of league play. League play is vital to MAC Tennis. It drives
camaraderie and lifelong friendships, forces competitive players to work hard for continued development, and keeps players playing and competing. If you want to get more involved in the tennis world, look no further than joining a team. It really is the fastest way to start playing more tennis.
Now, for players looking to really get involved in a tennis club (not just a tennis team), they should look at playing the club championships. Leagues are formed by teams of people. Club championships are formed by an entire community of people. A club championship is more than one match or event. It is a celebration of tennis. It is a community gathering. People join clubs to be a part of a something larger than themselves, and communities grow bigger, healthier, and more fun the more people participate.
Having a team is great. It instantly opens the possibility of many people to practice with, growing a player’s circle of partners. However, once a player has established a tennis circle, that circle tends to stay about the
same size, and practice matches end up being played against a lot of the same people. This seriously limits the variety of opponents and, therefore, the types of shots a player will see to practice against. This limits a player’s ability to grow. In tournaments, players from other teams, players from no team, and players looking for a team are all there. It is a time to meet and compete against different members.
If you have not played a tennis tournament in a while, now is the perfect time to get back in that saddle and give it a try. Break out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself to a different tennis experience. MAC Tennis events are too much fun to miss out on!
The MAC Tennis Club Championships all take place in the fall. Singles is played Sept. 26-29, Doubles Oct. 10-13, and Mixed Doubles Nov. 7-10. The last tournament is held Jan. 25-26, and it is the Parent/ Grandparent and Child event.
— Paul Reber, Tennis Head
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Jump Into Action with New TnT Classes
The Gymnastic department is excited to announce its newest class offering — Trampoline and Tumbling classes (TnT), which start this fall. The classes are for children in first grade and older. They focus on mastering tumbling skills such as cartwheels, round-offs, front and back walkovers, and straight-body handstands. Kids use the trampoline and the tumble trampoline, and learn how to run and jump off a mini-trampoline each week.
As with all MAC gymnastics classes, strength and conditioning are a part of the curriculum. The goal is to provide a positive environment that helps promote self-confidence. MAC’s enthusiastic, professional teachers are trained and certified through USA Gymnastics.
The classes are an hour long and offered on Saturday and Sundays starting this month. The classes are currently separated by ages; once the program is established, it will change to beginning, intermediate, and advanced classes.
Gymnasts progress at an individual pace in a group setting while performing drills and skills that build coordination, strength, and airawareness. All students must follow current attire rules and wear a leotard with or without shorts, a unitard (leotard with shorts built in), or a T-shirt tucked into shorts. Jeans and dresses are not allowed, and everyone goes barefoot. No jewelry except stud earrings should be worn, and hair must be pulled up and away from the face with clips and ponytail binders.
TnT classes are great for child development. These activities encourage the brain to communicate with the body, promoting the mind and muscle connection. They are a great way for students ages 6-12 to increase their gross motor skill development, balance, and strength.
TnT is also an Olympic sport — the four events used in this sport at the Olympic games are power tumbling, trampoline, synchronized trampoline, and double mini-trampoline.
Learn more and get signed up at themac.com/registration.
Member Numbers: Walk Across America Mileage
Walk Across America is a national program that allows members to create annual mileage goals, with end-of-year rewards. The idea is to set a mileage goal that is reasonable, attainable, challenging, and motivating. MAC members may join at any time.
For more information or to submit mileage, please contact Claire Galton at galtoncc@gmail.com.
Mileage as of July 31, 2024
Ann Blume 8,829
Ann Durfee 49,867
Claire Galton 46,167
Norm Frink 19,564
Vuong Vu 5,211
Robert Jarrett 604
Shannon Leonetti 85,355
Harriet Maizels 29,887
Tom Neilsen 7,807
Linda Opray 22,123
John Popplewell 5,224
Dee Poujade 16,263
Nancy Sergeant 29,784
Carrie Stucky 31,931
Barbara Wetzel 31,220
Ellen Wax 4,430
Dave Huffman 3,353
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Regular physical activity is one of the most important things an older adult can do to maintain and improve their overall well-being and quality of life. The research is extensive and conclusive: physically active adults are happier, demonstrate greater cognitive function, suffer fewer chronic diseases, and enjoy greater independence later in life.
MAC is blessed to have a vital and vibrant community of seniors and is committed to doing everything possible to keep them moving, building friendships, and enjoying life to the fullest. MAC looks for myriad opportunities to engage senior members in
both social and athletic events, but for sheer “bang for your buck,” group exercise classes are an incredible way to foster a sense of community and emotional support while also improving physical health.
The club is proud to offer a wide variety of amazing classes for its most respected older members. All group exercise classes are open and welcoming, but the ones below are among the most accessible. Members are always welcome to observe a class before participating, or speak with MAC’s Fitness Concierge for more guidance or information about these sessions.
Mind/Body
Balance and Posture
Tuesday & Thursday, 1 p.m., Studio One
Beginner Tai Chi
Tuesday, 10:15 a.m., Studio Three
Tai Chi
Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 1:45 p.m., Studio One
Beginning Tai Chi
Wednesday, 1 p.m., Studio One
The Ellové Technique
May involve getting up and down from mat; participants may use barre or wall for balance.
Monday, 9 a.m., Studio Two
Tuesday & Thursday, 11:30 a.m., Studio One
Wednesday, 10 a.m., Stadium Studio Friday, 8:30 a.m., Studio Three
Gentle Yoga
Tuesday, 8:30 a.m., Studio Two
Pure Stretch
Monday & Friday, 10:15 a.m., Studio Two
MELT
Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., Studio Three
Friday, 11 a.m., Studio Three
Restorative Yoga
Sunday, 4 p.m., Studio Two
Yoga Foundations
May involve getting up and down from mat
Friday, 8:30 a.m., Studio Two
Sunday, 2:30 p.m., Studio Two
Essential Mat Pilates
Monday, 9:30 a.m., Studio Three
Strength
Senior Strength
Monday & Friday, 12:30 p.m., Studio One
Intermediate Senior Strength
Monday, 3:15 p.m., Studio One
Cardio
Senior Social Spin
No cycling experience needed Monday, 11 a.m., Stadium Studio
Cardio Dance – Low Impact
Thursday, 2:15 p.m., Studio One
Cardio Sculpt
This is a cardio class with choreography and low to medium impact.
Wednesday, 9 a.m., Studio Two
Virtual — Zoom Classes
Includes instructions on joining a class.
Non-Impact Aerobics
Monday & Thursday, 8 a.m.
Wednesday, 9 a.m.
Stretch and Tone
Tuesday, 8 a.m.
The Ellové Technique
Sunday, 10 a.m. & Saturday, 8 a.m.
Water Fitness
See the fall water fitness schedule on page 46.
New & Improved Indoor Cycling in the Stadium Studio
MAC welcomes brand-new indoor cycles to the Stadium Studio. These state-of-theart bikes provide members with an exciting new opportunity to take their indoor cycling to the next level. With their quiet and sturdy frame, comfortable saddle seat, and improved handlebars, these stationary bikes are a breeze to ride. More than that, the interactive console allows members to keep up with their power output, mileage, speed, and more.
One of the most exciting features of these new and improved bikes is an engaging new coaching feature that allows coaches to guide members through ride stages such as active recovery, endurance, tempo, and more. Be sure to check out a group cycling class in the coming weeks to see these new bikes in action!
Fall Water Fitness Classes
With the much-anticipated Sun Deck Pool renovation happening this fall, the pool is set to close from Sept. 15 through May 2025. Fortunately, most Sun Deck Pool water fitness programming has been relocated to the West Pool to minimize disruption and ensure members can still have access to many of the classes they love.
Additionally, the Fitness & Aquatics teams have purchased stairs to be placed in the West Pool, making pool access easier for those who are unable to use the ladder.
The fall water fitness class schedule, which takes effect Sept. 16, is below. Classes are in the West Pool unless otherwise noted.
Monday
7:45 a.m. Deep Water
9 a.m. Deep Water
10 a.m. Deep Water
10 a.m. Shallow 12:30 p.m. Deep Water
Tuesday
6 a.m. Deep/Shallow
7 a.m. Deep/Shallow
8 a.m. Aqua Pilates
8 a.m. Deep Water HIIT
9 a.m. Cardio H2O
10 a.m. Deep/Shallow
10 a.m. Water Running (50-meter Pool)
12:30 p.m. Deep Water
Wednesday
7:45 a.m. Deep Water
9 a.m. Deep Water
10 a.m. Deep Water
11 a.m. Deep Water
12:30 p.m. Deep Water
Thursday
6 a.m. Deep/Shallow
7 a.m. Deep/Shallow
8 a.m. Aqua Pilates
8 a.m. Deep Water HIIT
9 a.m. Cardio H2O
10 a.m. Water Running (50-meter Pool)
10 a.m. Deep/Shallow
12:30 p.m. Deep Water
Friday
7:45 a.m. Deep Water
9 a.m. Deep Water
10 a.m. Deep Water
10 a.m. Shallow
12:30 p.m. Deep Water
Saturday
7 a.m. Deep/Shallow
PHOTOS BY BRANDON DAVIS
BRANDON DAVIS
Behind the Scenes at U.S. Olympic Team Track
& Field Trials
The Olympics have just completed, with many moments and stories for Team USA. Building up to the Olympics, athletes compete to qualify for Olympic Trials for a chance to make the team. Karl Kolbeck and me, both of Rose City Physical Therapy, have had the honor of providing medical coverage for years at events like Portland Track Festival and 2022 World Athletics Championships. Karl was on the medical team for the past two Olympic Track & Field Trials, and I was at the most recent trials. Treating runners has been a passion for both Karl and me.
The 2024 trials were held in Eugene, Oregon, at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon. The medical team included physicians, athletic trainers, chiropractors, massage therapists, an acupuncturist, sports psychologists, and physical therapists. The team was assigned to either a medical tent next to Hayward or at nearby Lane Community College, with treatment tables and various supplies for the practitioners. Some of the athletic trainers were in the tent, while others were staged in the stadium to attend to athletes during competition. The physicians triaged as the athlete entered the medical
tent to see what treatment was needed and by whom.
I was assigned to the medical tent at Hayward for four of the eight competition days. Some athletes were not injured but instead looking for preparatory, handson work for training and competition, such
as soft tissue mobilization, stretching, and/or taping. Some needed work after to decrease soft tissue and/or joint strain, treat heat exhaustion or overexertion, or dress wounds and blisters. Some had things they wanted assessed to determine if they should train or compete, and some had ongoing or new injuries. Treatment was adjusted according to when the athlete’s event was scheduled, so as to not overtreat an area close to competition. The collaboration was incredible between the different disciplines, as athletes often need multidisciplinary care.
The gravity of the event was felt by all of the medical team, and the impact positive and negative we can have on the athlete’s performance. I had the honor of working with athletes who set a personal best and another who set a record. There were also the athletes who faced the disappointment of missing semifinals or finals and the realization that there would be four years until the next trials. Some shared the sacrifices they had made to get to trials. Athletes can be sponsored, but some are not and have day jobs to support their dreams.
We also had light and entertaining moments, such as witnessing Noel Lyles and Snoop Dogg walking near the medical tent with the mystery briefcase and celebrating a birthday of one of the medical practitioners. Overall, it was a special time, with each of us contributing a small part to help Team USA on the way to Paris 2024.
After nine years of physical therapy at MAC, the club will pause physical therapy for the time being. Jay Jensen and I would like to thank all of you for the support and let you know that it has been an honor to work with you and help you get back to your own sports. Jay is enjoying retirement in Portugal. I, along with our other physical therapists, are still here at the Rose City Physical Therapy clinic a mile down the street. We have a spacious, fully equipped clinic including an anti-gravity treadmill. If you are in need of orthopedic or sports treatment, please call 503-228-1306.
— Sasha Kolbeck, DPT, OCS, COMT Sasha Kolbeck is an independent contractor from Rose City Physical Therapy.
Breakfast Ideas to Start the School Day Right
A nutritious breakfast is essential to kickstart the school day and set a positive tone for learning and activity. Aim for a balance of protein, healthy fats, and whole grains to keep kids full and focused until lunchtime. Overnight oats are a great option that has this balance and can be prepared in advance and customized with various toppings such as fruits, nuts, and seeds. Smoothies made with Greek yogurt, spinach, and frozen berries are another quick, nutritious breakfast that kids love.
For a warm option, consider scrambled eggs with whole-grain toast or a veggie-packed omelet. Whole-grain pancakes or waffles, such as those made with buckwheat or oats, topped with fresh fruit and a dollop of Greek yogurt can also be a hit. If mornings are particularly rushed, try making breakfast burritos with added veggies in advance and freezing them. Simply reheat in the morning for a quick, balanced meal that kids can even take on the go. Providing a variety of healthy breakfast options helps improve kids’ focus and energy levels throughout the day, setting them up for success both academically and physically.
Getting kids involved in breakfast preparation can make the meal more exciting and encourage healthy eating habits. Allowing children to choose their favorite fruits and layer ingredients for a Greek yogurt parfait turns breakfast into a creative and enjoyable experience. This involvement not only teaches them about nutrition but also gives them a sense of ownership over their meals.
Encouraging kids to pick their own toppings and mix the ingredients can make breakfast preparation a fun part of their nightly routine. Plus, having a ready-to-eat, nutritious breakfast waiting in the fridge makes mornings less hectic and ensures everyone starts their day with a healthy meal.
— Janie Atwood, BSN, MAC Wellness team
Greek Yogurt Parfait with Granola & Fruit
Here’s a simple and delicious recipe to try with your kids.
Serving size: 4
Ingredients
2 cups plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
1 cup granola
1 cup fresh fruit (such as berries, kiwi, or mango)
1 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
1 tablespoon chia seeds or flax seeds (optional)
Instructions
1. Wash and cut the fresh fruit into bitesized pieces.
2. In individual bowls or jars, start by adding a layer of Greek yogurt. Sprinkle a layer of granola over the yogurt. Then add a layer of fresh fruit on top of the granola.
3. Drizzle a small amount of honey or maple syrup on top for extra sweetness, or sprinkle chia seeds or flaxseeds for added nutrition.
4. Continue layering yogurt, granola, and fruit until the container is full.
5. Enjoy immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours. This makes a great on-the-go breakfast or snack.
Tips: Feel free to mix and match fruits and granola flavors to suit your taste. These parfaits can be prepared the night before for a quick and easy breakfast option.
Improvisation Makes for Plating Perfection
Chef Takes Members Behind the Scenes of MAC
Dining
By Jake Ten Pas
Colton Flinn is a culinary chameleon. Whether crafting a Hawaiian mixed plate for the MAC Night Market, menus for the club’s Diwali or Black History Month celebrations, or floating Cuban flavors to the surface of the Miami Nights Pool Party spread, he’s the poster child for edible adaptability.
Photos by Brandon Davis
Iam a jack of all trades, especially when it comes to a variety of cuisines with deep cultural roots,” says the chef behind both 1891 and club banquets. Holding culinary, applied science, and business degrees, he brings a modern, nuanced approach to all that he touches, which is a lot these days.
When asked about the climate that produces the best lobster, for instance, Flinn can break down the different varieties of the crustacean found in a range of global locations. Why do diners prefer one over the other, and to what preparations is each best suited? He knows, but he’d prefer to present his answers on a plate and let members draw their own conclusions.
Starting right after Labor Day on Sept. 3, Lobster Week offers plenty of ways to enjoy Maine’s most famous export, and its many preparations are just the first course of a whole season of reimagined dining possibilities in 1891. From artisanal cheese and charcuterie plates, starring Cowbell Cheesemonger and Olympia Provisions respectively, to a butcher’s corner brimming over with prime cuts, a vegetarian Solstice Risotto, and fresh Oregon Albacore, this menu is designed to maximize the segue between summer and fall.
When Flinn steps out of MAC’s stainless-steel behemoth of a kitchen to discuss the impending invasion of hyper-seasonal flavors in early August, he’s already reworked his menu three times with the help of fellow chefs Damian LaBeaux and Matt Wells, among others. His anticipation of further revisions looms large, but less like a threat than a promise of future opportunities to improvise and incorporate the freshest of forthcoming ingredients.
“You want to cook for the weather, but as the world gets warmer, so does September,” he says, summing up the annual challenge of
“There’s no almanac, no crystal ball. We try to keep everything as local as possible while allowing for the possibility that something better might be available further afield.” – Chef Colton Flinn
trying to plan for autumn vibes in the midst of the hottest days of the year. “I love the idea of fall and seasonal change. It's really beautiful in Oregon, with the rain and the winds coming up and leaves and temperatures dropping. But that’s more October, and the dishes we want to serve in September are lighter.”
While the weather in Oregon is known for being unpredictable, it doesn’t hold a candle to the mercurial nature of life in MAC’s culinary heart, one of the biggest kitchens in the state. Flinn references his team’s vacillation related to a braised and crispy fried rabbit entree that currently is making the menu cut — is it too hearty for the final days of summer? — but it runs so much deeper than any one dish.
“It’s about being agile,” Flinn opines of the key to keeping MAC dining moving forward
deliciously. On a daily basis, that means managing nearly 80 employees, monitoring the weather, responding to constant changes in the facility itself, working with LaBeaux to ensure purveyors are lined up and delivering as promised, and making sure the menu reflects the freshest ingredients seamlessly folded into food concepts that might have begun taking shape in May.
“Sometimes it begins with drinking wine on a Tuesday and dreaming about what’s possible for a dinner in a few months. You’re like, ‘This pinot noir is so perfect. Let’s do something with mushrooms to complement it.’ Once we start to get closer, we try to source
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Popped Sorghum
Sorghum is harvested in the fall and popped fresh daily.
Pickled Vegetables
Vegetables are pickled one week before being served, adding crunch and sour flavor to the plate.
Bluefish Tuna
Bluefin takes approximately five years to mature and can live as long as 30. Weighing between 100 and 550 pounds, its season is May to October. True World Foods, MAC's specialty seafood vendor, orders the tuna from their supplier on the east coast by 5 p.m, and it is then air shipped overnight and ready for pickup at 4 a.m. PST. The Bluefin arrives at the MAC docks by 9:30 a.m. At this point, the tuna may have been out of water for 24 hours.
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those ingredients, but it happens a lot that the item we want isn’t available. You pivot, redo a dish, and then it’s time to taste it again with the wine to see if what it’s become is still the pairing you imagined.”
Given that the new 1891 menu features more than 30 separate offerings, a soupçon of mental math can produce staggering possibilities for unexpected outcomes. Next, multiply that by the roughly 3,000 members who dine in MAC restaurants daily during the fall — compared to closer to a third of that during the summer — and you start to get the full picture of the dilemmas.
“There’s no almanac, no crystal ball. We try to keep everything as local as possible while allowing for the possibility that something better might be available further afield,” Flinn explains. That means managing a list of local farmers, foragers, fishermen, and fromageries, not to mention vintners and suppliers of shelf-stable goods. It also means keeping an eye on other parts of the country to see if something like East Coast Hubbard squash is popping.
Deliveries arrive daily for the most perishable of goods, and redundancy is a necessity given the quantities in which MAC deals. “If I went to one farmer, we’d just decimate them. A 30-acre organic farm couldn’t support MAC. However, our purveyor, Pacific Coast Fruit Company, by working with many farmers, can. We want consistency and a good price, but ultimately it comes down to quality. Is it ripe? Is it fresh?”
A lot has changed since the start of the pandemic in 2020, and anyone familiar with supply chain issues can likely imagine the wild fluctuations not just in availability, but also price, that are necessary to navigate to keep the drama in the kitchen and out of the dining room.
“At the end of the day, I want to give members the best choices and value regardless of how the infrastructure has changed. We remain as passionate as ever about the culinary universe, and the end product remains premium no matter what.”
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Aged 12 months in Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland.
Times of the Season
When members enjoy their favorite dishes, or the newest specials, they might not have a sense of the journey the food took to arrive on their plates. From fresh seafood that practically jumps out of the water and into MAC's kitchen to cheeses that have been aged for a year, these ingredients illustrate the old saying, "Everything in its own time."
Fresh
Thyme
Planted in the Sunset Bistro planters on May 27 and picked the day it's ordered.
Pecorino Toscano Fresco DOP
Sheep's milk aged 30 days in Fiorino, Italy. This is a delicious semi-hard, younger cheese that is aged for about a month.
Stracchino Di Capra
Full-fat, raw goat's milk aged 45 days in Ciresa, Italy. The production methods are similar to those used for making Taleggo, which traditionally was called Stracchino after the Italian word for "tired," because it comes from animals who've recently descended from Alpine pastures. Making it exclusively with goat's milk gives it distinctive characteristics.
Fresh Fig Marmalade & Fig Tart Tatin
Figs start growing in April and are harvested in August. Tart Tatins are baked daily.
Birba Blue
Cow's milk aged two months in Piemonte, Italy. This showstopping blue from the Rosso family is soaked for 10 days in Margot Blonde Ale, resulting in a creamy, sweet, beer-forward cheese.
Perfect Pairings for Fall Flavors
Oregon Heirloom Tomato Caprese (not pictured)
Aged balsamic, basil pesto, burrata mozzarella
Pair with Pinot Gris -or- Salina Bianco IGP from Colosi, made in a tiny island north of Sicily
This multi-course meal, featuring Portland’s Creo Chocolate and Woodblock Chocolate, includes an array of sweet and savory small plates paired with cocktails and wine. The one-of-a-kind culinary experience promises to be as educational as it is delicious! FBA0913
Winestock
6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10
Winestock returns just in time to replenish your wine reserves for the fall. Members and nonmember guests can taste wines from over 20 wineries and order bottles and cases to be picked up on Saturday, Nov. 2. Cost is $25 for members and nonmember guests. Light hors d’oeuvres are included, and this is a 21-andolder event. FBA1010 – registration opens Sept. 10
Sokol Blosser Wine Dinner
6-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17
Enjoy a five-course dinner paired with Sokol Blosser Wines. A representative from the winery will be in attendance to speak to the wines and answer questions throughout the evening. There is no assigned seating and seating is first come, first served. The cost is $115. FBA1017
Restaurant Hours
Sports Pub
Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Joe’s
Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
1891
Friday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Tuesday-Saturday 4-9:30 p.m.
Sunset Bistro & Splash
Closed for the season
Reservations are recommended but not required for 1891. Minors are allowed in the East Room of 1891 for dinner service. Visit themac.com/pages/dining to make a reservation.
Autumn Elegance at the MAC Fall Soirée
The Social Activities Committee is gearing up for a night of elegance and excitement as they present the Fall Soirée on Saturday, Oct. 19. This enchanting event welcomes members and guests who are 21 years or older to an evening filled with music, dancing, gourmet food, and exquisite wine.
With the crisp autumn air as the perfect backdrop, attendees are invited to don their finest cocktail attire and step into a night of sophistication and revelry. The Fall Soirée promises an unforgettable experience for all, with its doors open to both members of MAC and their guests.
Prepare to dance the night away with music everyone knows and loves! DJ Bobby Brown spins a mix of popular hits to keep the dance floor buzzing with energy and excitement, featuring everything from timeless favorites to the latest chart-toppers.
No soirée is complete without a feast, and MAC has curated an extraordinary culinary experience for attendees. A grand grazing table serves as the centerpiece of the evening, adorned with a seasonal
cornucopia of delectable bites. Guests can indulge in an array of gourmet cheeses, charcuterie, fresh fruits and vegetables, artisanal bread, and more, all meticulously selected to celebrate the flavors of fall.
Wine enthusiasts are in for a treat as the Fall Soirée features an exclusive wine tasting experience from the renowned Paso Robles wine region of California. Esteemed wineries such as Austin-Hope, J Lohr, and San Simeon showcase their finest selections, offering attendees the opportunity to sample and savor a variety of exquisite wines. These wines have been thoughtfully paired with curated bites prepared by MAC’s talented chefs, enhancing the tasting experience. Registration is open at themac.com with code SAE1019.
Fall Soirée
7-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19
Cost: $55 for members; $60 for guests SAE1019
September
Thursday, Sept. 5
Block Party
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Come celebrate and rediscover all that the club has to offer with an ‘80s party vibe. See page 15 for more. SOE0905
Friday, Sept. 6
Movie Night at Providence Park Featuring Shrek
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Enjoy an evening under the stars with family and friends at Providence Park! MAC
Members have selected Shrek as the community choice winner for the 2024 MAC Movie Night. A bag of popcorn is included upon entry, and a no-host bar and concessions are available. SOE0906
Saturday, Sept. 7-Sunday, Sept. 8
Squash Season Kickoff Tournament
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Get ready to kick off the squash season with two days of intense competition and camaraderie, exclusively for members. All levels of players are welcome. SQE0907
Wednesday, Sept. 11
MAC Professional Business Networking Group
7:30-9 a.m.
Members meet monthly in 26 Founders to discuss challenges, successes, and hurdles facing professionals and their enterprises. The cost to attend is $5. SOA191
Women’s Summer Golf Mixers – Eastmoreland 10 a.m.
The Golf Committee invites members to grab their clubs and tee up for a fantastic opportunity to connect, play, and make birdies at local area clubs. The mixer has a capacity of 24 players and includes range balls. GOE0911
Thursday, Sept. 12
Pilates Open House Classes
4:30-4:55 p.m., 5-5:25 p.m. & 5:30-5:55 p.m.
New to Pilates? These 25-minute sessions introduce you to the basics of the Reformer and props used during classes. Check out what makes Pilates unique, ask questions, and get excited about taking classes. FME0912 ––waitlist only
Friday, Sept. 13
Child Care Night Out on the Town 4:30-9 p.m.
Parents are invited to enjoy a night out while their child (infants to 6 years old) has fun doing art projects, reading books, playing games, and watching a movie. Snacks are included, but parents must provide a premade dinner. YPE100 & YPE500
Friday, Sept. 13 & Saturday, Sept 14
Mother & Son Lego Party 5-8 p.m.
Get ready for two unforgettable evenings of fun, creativity, and bonding. This Legothemed extravaganza is designed for moms and sons of all ages, and it promises even more engaging activities and prizes than last year. SFE0913, SFE0914
Creativity is encouraged at the Mother & Son Lego Party.
Sip, shop, and mingle before the highlight of the night — a presentation by personal stylist Renée Lara. Discover fall and winter trends and get expert tips for packing for holiday travels. Explore six local boutique pop-ups before and after the presentation. SCE0914
Sunday, Sept. 15
MAC Golf Club Championship
9 a.m.
Competitive players are invited to join MAC Golf at Pumpkin Ridge’s Ghost Creek Course. Entry includes greens fees, range balls, a snack and beverage at the turn, and awards. Reservations include entry to the awards celebration on Sept. 19. GOE0915
Monday, Sept. 16
MelloMacs Open Rehearsal 6-8:30 p.m.
The MelloMacs invite adult members to a special open-house event to learn about the group and participate in a casual rehearsal as they get ready for their upcoming season. No audition is required to join the fun, but registration is required. MME0916
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Local vendors bring a variety of wares to showcase at Third Thursdays in the Main Lobby.
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Monday, Sept. 16
History Book Club
6:30-8 p.m.
This month’s book is Colonialism: A Moral Reckoning by Nigel Biggar. HBC2024
Tennis University Singles
6:45-8:15 p.m.
Join MAC coaching staff for an evening of singles play, tips, and strategies. TEE0916
Wednesday, Sept. 18
Early Birds Oktoberfest Gathering
5:45-6:45 a.m.
Join the Early Birds as they celebrate the traditional Bavarian Oktoberfest with coffee, German-style treats, and plenty of fun. Everyone is welcome, and registration is recommended but not required. EBE0918
Junior Basketball Meet & Greet
6-8 p.m.
Interested in learning more about MAC’s junior basketball program? Come to the Ballroom to meet the coaches, ask questions, and learn about the upcoming season. Tryouts are scheduled for Monday, Sept. 23, and Tuesday, Sept. 24. BBE0918
Thursday, Sept. 19
Third Thursdays Market
4-7 p.m.
MAC’s Third Thursdays market abounds with art, home goods, jewelry, beauty and wellness essentials, tasty treats, and the sips to wash them down.
Friday, Sept. 20
Family Fun Golf Night
5-8 p.m.
Bring your friends and family ages 7 and older to a beginner-friendly, family-focused event at The Aerie at Eagle Landing in Happy Valley. The picturesque par-3 course is perfect for golfers of all ages and skill levels. Plus, there’s unlimited lighted mini golf available for all attendees. GOE0920
MAC Comedy Club
7:30 p.m.
Bring your friends and your sense of humor when the club welcomes national headliner Mo Mandel. Plus, Portland native and Willamette Week top comedian, Imani Denae, opens an evening of side-splitting laughs. SCE0920 – waitlist only
Friday, Sept. 20-Sunday, Sept. 22
Wilderness First Aid Class
4-8 p.m. Friday
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday
Whatever your reason for being outdoors, it’s important to know how to take care of yourself and others in an emergency. Learn the basics and more in this two-day first aid class taught by Longleaf Wilderness Medicine. ODE0920
Saturday, Sept. 21
Junior Night Out on the Town
4-9 p.m.
Enjoy a night out on the town while the kids have fun participating in recess games, jumping in bounce houses, doing crafts, swimming, and much more. They finish the fun-filled evening by hanging out in the Junior Lounge and watching a movie. Pizza is provided for dinner. Cost is $40 per child. YPE102
Sunday, Sept. 22
Yoga for Anxiety
12:45-2:15 p.m.
Explore pranayama (breathing) practices and asana (posture) sequences that are specifically designed to slow the heart rate, lower blood pressure, and release muscle tension to calm the nervous system and bring about a sense of peace. All levels are welcome. YOE0922
Tuesday, Sept. 24
Hormone Replacement Therapy Seminar
6-7 p.m.
Wondering if Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BioHRT) is right for you? Dr. Lindsey Nelson hosts an educational evening for members ages 35-60. WEE0924
Evening Literary Group
7-8 p.m.
Join the Evening Literary Group in Kamm for a lively discussion of They Came Like Swallows by William Maxwell. ELG2024
Thursday, Sept. 26
Guided Art Tour
4:30-6 p.m.
Learn about MAC’s art collection and some of its most special pieces during a 30-minute club tour hosted by the Art Committee. Before or after the tour, head to the Reading Lounge for light appetizers, drinks, and discussion. SME0926
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Experience Balsall Creek Vineyard
OWNED AND OPERATED BY LEGACY MAC MEMBERS, Balsall Creek’s vineyard of charismatic varietals spans 35 acres within the Chehalem Mountains AVA, just north of the Dundee Hills. Newly opened in April, the Balsall Creek tasting room offers unique indoor spaces, an inviting outdoor patio, and tasting flights comprised of at least four estate varietals.
Enjoy Balsall Creek’s OWP panel-winner, Rosé of Gamay Noir, in the MAC Sunset Bistro all summer long.
The Owens family warmly invites you to experience Balsall Creek. Reserve your wine tasting ahead by scanning the QR code.
JUNIOR LOUNGE
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
Raise a stein for Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept. 28.
The Junior Lounge is a space for children ages 7-14 to hang out solo or with friends.
The following special events are planned for September:
Thursday, Sept. 5
Mario Kart Tournament
Tuesday, Sept. 10
Phineas and Ferb Marathon
Monday, Sept. 23
Book Club: Harry Potter
Thursday, Sept. 26
Harry Potter Party
The Junior Lounge is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday.
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Thursday, Sept. 26-Sunday, Sept. 29
Tennis Singles & Junior Club Championships
5 p.m. Thursday-Friday
8:15 a.m. Saturday-Sunday
Compete to be the best at the club! There are events for men, women, and juniors of multiple levels. TEE0926
Friday, Sept. 27
Kiyokawa Apple Harvest
5-8 p.m.
Kiyokawa Family Orchards sets up its annual Apple Harvest in the Main Lobby with more than 40 varietals of apples and pears available for purchase, and don’t miss MAC Chef Shelby Page-Wilson’s famous apple creations too! No registration is necessary. SOE0924
Fall Family Festival
6-8 p.m.
Complete with llamas, baby goats, photo ops, and pumpkin decorating, the festival features something fun for every age. The event takes place in the Turnaround and includes additional activities, such as a fall-inspired art project, pumpkin ring toss, and more. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. SOE0927
Saturday, Sept. 28
Oktoberfest
6-9 p.m.
This year’s Oktoberfest includes live music from European Take-Out band, a folk dance demonstration, ax throwing, a German-themed buffet, and plenty of beer. Oktoberfest attire is encouraged at this 21-and-older event. SAE0928
Monday, Sept. 30
Tennis University Doubles
6:45-8:15 p.m.
Join MAC coaching staff for an evening of doubles play, tips, and strategies. TEE0930
Volleyball Meet & Greet
6-8 p.m.
Junior volleyball players and their families can get the details on the upcoming competitive season, including an overview of teams, schedules, expectations, key dates, and more. Plus, meet the coaches! VBE0930
October
Tuesday, Oct. 1
Karate Open House
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Visit the Junior Lounge page to see the full event calendar: themac.com/junior-lounge
The Karate Committee welcomes anyone ages 7 and up who’s interested to learn about the sport and try it out in Studio 3. Cookies are provided, and no reqistration is required. KAE1001
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Portland Timbers
Registration Registration
Date Kickoff Opponent Opens at Noon Code
Wednesday, Sept. 18 7:30 p.m.
Portland Thorns
*Concacaf W Champions Cup
Tickets are required to enter the Stadium Terrace during Timbers/Thorns matches. For more information, search Timbers/Thorns at themac.com or contact At Your Service at 503-517-7235 or atyourservice@themac.com.
All matches are subject to change by the MLS/NWSL. For any changes by the MLS/NWSL affecting the match time or date, there is a period of time where tickets may be canceled at no charge. This period of time will be communicated to those with reservations.
Step Right Up for Creepy Carnival Thrills
Markthe calendars for an unforgettable evening at this year’s Creepy Carnival-themed junior dance on Friday, Oct. 18. The MAC Ballroom transforms into a haunting carnival scene, complete with dry ice, flickering lights, and spine-chilling decorations. From sinister ticket booths to haunted funhouse mirrors, the atmosphere makes for a night of thrilling fun.
Attendees are encouraged to dress up in their creepiest carnival attire. Whether they come as a spooky clown, a haunted fortune teller, or a dark ringmaster, there are plenty of opportunities to showcase creative costumes.
The highlight of the night is the live DJ, who promises to keep the energy high and the dance floor packed as they spin a mix of current hits and classic dance tracks.
Registration for members opens at noon on Monday, Sept. 9, and spots are expected to fill quickly. Guest registration
begins at noon on Monday, Sept. 23. Don’t delay in securing a spot for this highly anticipated event. With room for 300 members in grades 6-8 and 100 guests, it’s an event that’s not to be missed!
In addition to the fantastic music and dancing, beverages and light snacks are available to keep everyone refreshed and energized throughout the night. Get ready for a night of thrills and chills!
Creepy Carnival Junior Dance
7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18
Register at themac.com with code SJE1018 starting Monday, Sept. 9
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Saturday, Oct. 5
MAC Golf Shamble
Tee Times Start at 2 p.m.
The Golf Shamble takes place at Salishan Golf Links in Gleneden Beach, Oregon. The cost is $180 per person or $195 for a guest and includes green fees, cart, range balls, and a seafood dinner celebration at Hook & Slice after the round. GOE1005
Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebración
6:30-9 p.m.
Join in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a vibrant evening of food, drink, and live music. Enjoy a specially crafted menu, tequila tastings, and festive sounds from a local mariachi band, all while raising a glass to the rich diversity of Hispanic culture. SDE1005
Sunday, Oct. 6
Recovery For Athletes
9:30-11 a.m.
This workshop focuses on range-of-motion and stretching to help with recovery. Instructor Britt Rhoden guides participants through several different massage techniques, using foam rollers and tennis balls to target tender or tight areas. YOE1006
Wednesday, Oct. 9
MAC Professional Business Networking Group
7:30-9 a.m.
Members meet monthly in 26 Founders to discuss challenges, successes, and hurdles facing professionals and their enterprises. The cost to attend is $5. SOA191
Saturday, Oct. 10
Marathon Meet & Greet with the Tri/Run Committee
6-8 p.m.
Stop by the Reading Lounge to meet the Triathlon & Running Committee and learn about half and full marathon opportunities, plus get some tips on how to prepare for them. No registration is required. TRE1010
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Friday, Oct. 11
Child Care Night Out on the Town
4:30-9 p.m.
Parents are invited to enjoy a night out while their child (infants to 6 years old) has fun doing art projects, reading books, playing games, and watching a movie. Snacks are included, but parents must provide a premade dinner. YPE200 & YPE600
Artistic Swimming Masters Exhibition
7-8 p.m.
Celebrate and send off the MAC Synchro Masters team before they compete at the 2024 U.S. Masters Championship. Be ready for a performance of elite athleticism from both the masters and junior swimmers with great music, cool choreography and, of course, lots of glitter and glam! SYE1011
Saturday, Oct. 12
Night Out on the Town – Junior Edition
4-9 p.m.
Enjoy a night out on the town or relaxing at home while kids ages 7-11 participate in recess games, jumping in bounce houses, crafting, swimming, and more. They finish the fun-filled evening in the Junior Lounge watching a movie. Pizza is provided, and guests are welcome to join. YPE202
Tuesday, Oct. 15
Women’s Golf Social Hour
5-7 p.m.
Celebrate the end of the season with fellow golfers, share stories from the course, and continue building a vibrant community of women who love the game. Registration is recommended but not required. GOE1015
Thursday, Oct. 17
Third Thursdays Market
4-7 p.m.
MAC’s Third Thursdays market abounds with art, home goods, jewelry, beauty and wellness essentials, tasty treats, and the sips to wash them down. Every month is a new experience of fresh vendors and delights for the senses.
Fly-Fishing Film Festival
5-9 p.m.
Get ready to cast your lines and reel in some fun! MAC Outdoor is excited to present a film festival featuring a night of cinematic adventure, community engagement, and all things fly-fishing. This event is for experienced anglers and curious beginners alike, and guests are welcome. ODE1017
Friday, Oct. 18
Junior Dance
7-9 p.m.
All junior members (grades 6-8) and their guests are invited to enter a world of eerie enchantment. See page 68 for more information. SJE1018
Friday, Oct. 18-Sunday, Oct. 20
Squash Wrightson Cup
Head to MAC for three days of fast-paced play and fierce competition at one of the most anticipated squash tournaments on the West Coast. With skillful rallies, strategic maneuvers, and electrifying matches, this event is a spectacle for fans and players alike. SQE1018
Saturday, Oct. 19-Sunday, Oct. 20
Pickleball Championships
9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Show off your paddle skills while having fun and competing. Divisions include intermediate and advanced categories for men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles, as well as men’s and women’s singles. There is also a parent/ child doubles division this year. PBE1019
Saturday, Oct. 19
Fall Soirée
7-10 p.m.
Fall into the changing season with a sophisticated night out. See page 62 to learn more. SAE1019
Sunday, Oct. 20
Ski Swap
3-6 p.m.
Help support the MAC Ski & Snowboard team, plus get some quality used gear. Sellers can drop off gear from 10 a.m.-2 pm. and will receive a credit to their member account for any gear sold. SKE1020
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The Pickleball Championships return this year on Saturday, Oct. 19 and Sunday, Oct. 20.
Monday, Oct. 21
History Book Club
6:30-8 p.m.
This month, goup members discuss an article, essay, or book of their choice. Participants take five minutes to share insights on the short piece of history they choose. HBC2024
Tuesday, Oct. 22
Evening Literary Group
7-8 p.m.
Join the Evening Literary Group in Kamm for a lively discussion of The Midnight Library by Matt Hair, a feel-good book to lift your spirits. ELG2024
Saturday, Oct. 26
Halloween at MAC
4-7 p.m.
This fall celebration features the beloved Trunk or Treat, Kiyokawa Apple Harvest, activities in the Turnaround, and more. Get ready for a Halloween-themed evening filled with witches, mummies, monsters, and happenings throughout the club. And don’t miss the annual Costume Parade in the Ballroom! SFE1026
Sunday, Oct. 27
Adult Competitive Basketball Tryouts
8-10 a.m.
Try out for your chance to compete against other athletic clubs and showcase your skills as part of MAC Basketball’s competitive adult program. This members-only offering is open to men and women, and there are various teams for all age groups. BBE1027
Monday, Oct. 28
Spooky Trivia Night
6-8:30 p.m.
The Social Activities Committee hosts Spooky Trivia Night. Show up in Teams of six and test your knowledge of several fun themes such as horror, candy, and more! Come dressed in your Halloween best for a costume contest. This event is open to all ages. The trivia host is Untapped Trivia. Concessions will be available for purchase. SAE1028
Save the Date
Friday, Nov. 1
Diwali Celebration
SDE1101 – registration opens Sept. 3
Sunday, Nov. 3
Family Concert
SFE1103 – registration opens Sept. 4
Thursday, Nov. 7
Veterans Recognition Breakfast
8-11 a.m.
VWT1107 – registration opens Sept. 8
Friday, Nov. 15
Moana Movie Sing-Along
5:30-8:30 p.m.
SAE1115 – registration opens Sept. 16
Thursday, Nov. 28
Turkey Trot 5K
7:30-9:30 a.m.
CAE1128 – registration opens Sept. 29
Volunteer for MAC’s Moana
Sing-Along!
Friday, Nov. 15
The Social Activities Committee invites volunteers of all ages to step into the spotlight — or behind the curtain — for this year’s Move Sing-Along featuring Moana. Whether you dream of sailing the ocean with Moana, cracking jokes alongside Maui, dancing with the spirited villagers of Motunui, or helping out backstage, there’s a role for everyone in this family-friendly event.
Limited rehearsals begin in October, and the process is designed to be low-stress and full of fun. Members and their guests are welcome to be part of something truly special. VOL1115
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Check out offerings like after-school fall camps and get your kids engaged in athletics after the bell rings. Jump into the Gymnastics Arena with Back Flip Clinics for adults and teens, and get the juniors in your life geared up for the competitive season with Junior Basketball Tryouts. Check out these and all available offerings by visiting themac.com.
Celebrating Hispanic Roots
By Liz Melendez
During the summer before my 11th birthday, my family moved from Houston to McAllen, Texas (11 miles north of the U.S.Mexico border) to be closer to our large extended family. I left my urban public school, where we were one of two Latino households, and started a new life in the Rio Grande Valley, where Latinos (specifically those of Mexican heritage) comprise about 85% of the more than 2.5 million people who call it home. Suddenly immersed in this border culture, I learned quickly to switch between English and Spanish depending on who I was talking to and where I was. Posadas became a part of my annual days-long Christmas celebrations. I learned to make tamales and tortillas alongside my abuelita, tias, and primas. I had a quinceañera, the party at age 15 that marks a girl’s transition to womanhood, often featuring music, food, dancing, and speeches. Every weekend there was reason to gather: weddings and baptisms, birthdays and funerals. No matter what brought us together, music and food were aplenty. I enjoyed meals I would later yearn for: mole, barbacoa, posole. Often, these events were on the Mexican side of the border, a drive we took routinely without apprehension. In retrospect, I experienced a cultural celebration every weekend from the ages of 11 to 17.
Although I would become the first person in my family to attend college, I spent those formative years surrounded by Latinos doing all manner of work — politicians, doctors, lawyers, teachers, bankers, police officers, housekeepers, nannies, and lawn workers. It was easy for me to imagine doing anything I set my mind to.
It wasn’t until I arrived at the University of Pennsylvania in the early ’90s that I learned about Hispanic Heritage Month. In 1988, the 30-day period starting on Sept. 15 and ending on Oct. 15 was designated as a time to celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. I was stunned by how much I had taken for granted growing up completely immersed in my ancestors’ traditions. I was also embarrassed by how little I knew of the rich history of Mexico and Mexican Americans and their many contributions to the world. Every year during my four years of college, Hispanic Heritage Month provided me an opportunity to learn more about my rich background while also allowing me to share with my peers a glimpse into my experience growing up Mexican-American. I became teacher and student. I devoured literary works from writers like Sandra Cisneros, Isabel Allende, Gloria Anzaldua, and Gabriel Garcia Marquez and enjoyed the art of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. I helped organize campus educational and
cultural events that featured such prominent leaders as Cesar Chavez and dynamic performances from mariachi and salsa bands and ballet folklorico. Since then, I look forward each year to this special time to honor my vibrant heritage.
My family of four joined the MAC in 2020 through the Diversity Admissions process and have enjoyed being part of this welcoming community. While my children aren’t growing up completely immersed in their Mexican heritage like I did, we participate in activities celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month to help them learn about and appreciate their background. Some of my favorite activities during this month include participating in El Grito Contest and visiting the Portland Mercado. On Sept. 15 and 16, as the Mexican president presents the nation’s traditional El Grito in Mexico City, Portland will commemorate Mexico’s independence at the Rose Quarter Commons. Also, Portland Mercado is a cluster of Latino-owned businesses that include brightly painted food carts, a friendly wine and beer bar, and a produce market. This year, I also plan to see the Mexican cumbia group Los Ángeles Azules at the Keller Auditorium on Sept. 20.
If you’re looking for a way to commemorate the month, I encourage you to explore the culture through music (Juan Luis Guerra y 440), film (Y Tu Mama Tambien), or literature (The House on Mango Street). If nothing else, support what’s likely to be a family-owned business by visiting your favorite Mexican restaurant. Salud!
Liz Melendez enjoys the Fitness Room and special dining events at MAC, like Mother’s Day and Easter Brunches. She is currently a member of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee.
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