The Winged M, July 2020

M U LT N O M A H AT H L E T I C C L U B

Back to MAC – page 10

Renovated Entry Design – page 13

Artists Get Creative Amid COVID – page 28

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Multnomah Athletic Club’s mission: Enrich lives, foster friendships and build upon traditions of excellence in athletic, wellness and social programs.

JULY 2020 | VOL. 109 No. 6

Contents FEATURED

28 | The Fine Art of Adaptation Club creators keep bringing beauty into the world.

39 | Smile with Wild Abandon Dr. Judah Garfinkle leads efforts to enable healing for Oregonians.

A proposed new look for MAC’s entry

60 | MAC High School Yearbook

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MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS STAFF

Here’s to you, graduated seniors.

CLUB NEWS

WELLNESS 48-50 Recovery Techniques Agua Fresca Sports Drinks

Gwyneth McMorris

9 | Faces of MAC 10 | Welcome Back 13 | Front Entry Project 19 | Icarus 20 | MAF Grant Partners 24 | Creative Writing

Jill Moran

CULINARY

Julia Omelchuck

26-27 Dinner Boxes Wine and Beer Pickup

Stephanie Cameron

Marketing Communications Director

Jared Grawrock

Digital Marketing Manager Communications Manager Project Manager Graphic Designer/ Ad Services Coordinator

Michael Pendergast

Senior Graphic Designer

Kelly Robb

Marketing Manager

Jake Ten Pas Copywriter

Allyson Wilinski Managing Editor

VIRTUAL EVENTS 42-47 Virtual Event Leaders Monthly Calendar

AT H L E T I C S 52 | Squash 56 | Handball 56 | Tennis 57 | Pickleball

5 | President’s Column 7 | GM’s Column 36 | EEAF 55 | By the Numbers 58 | Walk Across America 66 | Sudoku 70 | Advertiser Index 71 | MAC Marketplace 74 | Connecting Online

ON THE COVER Welcome back, MAC. Photo: Michael Pendergast

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PRESIDENT’S COLUMN

A A PLATINUM CLUB

President William Lee Vice President Marianne Brophy Ritchie Treasurer Connie Dunkle-Weyrauch Secretary Michael Silvey

Trustees Stephen Brown Kyle Goulard Mike Mathews Chase McPherson Robert Torch Irma Valdez Marilyn Whitaker Reidun Zander Committee Chairs 20s/30s Louie Paul Arts Kirsten Leonard Athletic Debbie Williams Balladeers Jon Lee Basketball Mark Plumlee Budget and Finance Connie Dunkle-Weyrauch Climbing Joanne Siegel Culture and Style Gretchen Sturm Communications Sara Weinstein Cycling Steve Getsiv Dance Cinzia Corio-Holman Diversity Admissions Jenny Kim Early Birds Scott Spaulding Exercise & Decathlon Steve Brown Family Events Emily Whiting Golf Steve McNeill Gymnastics Carrie Jones Handball Brian Lee Holiday Decorating Bridget Connolly House Ann Blume Karate Mark Twietmeyer MelloMacs Amy Johnson Member Events Jennifer Strait Membership Jamie Daigle Outdoor Activities Program Sue Rimkeit Pilates Irvin Handelman Property Ken Boyko Racquetball Georgette Blomquist Ski Jeff Albright Social Activities Anne Cleve Squash Byron Gaddis Studio Fitness Amy Caplan Swim Brad Fennell Synchro Lisa Girard Tennis Andrew Randles Triathlon & Running Amy Henderson Volleyball Nikki Metcalf Walking & Hiking Suzanne Zarling Water Fitness Chris Bathurst Water Volleyball Dinda Mills Yoga Daureen Morris

fter more than 100 days of the club being closed due to the global pandemic, we finally get to welcome you back!

Staff and member volunteers have been working hard to keep us engaged during the closure, and I William Lee want to truly thank PRESIDENT them for the countless hours they have dedicated to developing the blueprint for our “new normal.”

We are in new territory, and as we go through the early days of reopening, we will look to make adjustments to improve the member experience. Please keep sending us your feedback and questions.

Those of you who have attended our biweekly, virtual Q&As, or read our Saturday emails, will recall that I have commented on racial inequality and the need for MAC to do better and do more to ensure everyone is treated equally.

I am pleased to share that the work the Diversity Admissions Committee is doing will help us begin important conversations that will lead to action. You can find details of the first in a monthly series of events titled Campaign for Inclusion with DAC and Friends on page 44. We are at the beginning of this conversation, and will continue to embrace this issue for the long term.

I want to acknowledge all those members who have reached out to me privately to share their stories and experiences of inequality at MAC over the years. I appreciate how painful some of these stories were to tell, but am heartened that they all ended with optimism for the future.

Dues Update The Board of Trustees recently announced the new rate of dues for July.

As a reminder, the board voted to reduce April, May and June dues to 50 percent, 25 percent and 25 percent, respectively. At the same time, we made the difficult, but necessary, decision to lay off more than 600 staff members. Even with fewer staff on the payroll, with dues at just 25 percent, we are running a $4 million deficit for the first half of the year.

In preparation for welcoming members back into the club, we have rehired 60 employees. This was necessary to ensure there are enough staff in place to provide the premium experience our members expect. The cost of rehiring this number of staff is approximately $400,000 each month.

After much consideration, and taking into account all the suggestions and comments from members, the board voted to increase monthly dues from 25 percent of the regular monthly rate to 60 percent for July. This will enable us to pay for the additional hires, but it also acknowledges that in MAC Phase 1 of our reopening, member access to the club is not as full as it will be in MAC Phase 2. By the time we initiate Phase 2, we expect to be able to accommodate up to 5,000 members a day as we expand our offerings in line with the governor’s easing of restrictions. This will involve the hiring of more staff and will trigger dues to return to regular monthly rates.

By following this timeline, we hope to reduce the deficit to zero by the end of the year. I want to thank all the members that sent us suggestions and feedback on structuring dues going forward. Your suggestions were carefully considered. We will keep you informed of developments via our regular communication channels.

Front Entry Project At the June 17 Q&A, I was joined by Donna Wax, chair of the Front Entry Design Ad Hoc Committee. We were excited to share the designs for a new, modern and more secure front entry. This project has been in the planning stages since summer 2019, when we began investigating design options and studying how members and guests access the club. You will find more information on the plans, starting on page 13. I encourage you to view the plans and offer your feedback via sounding board and through the online survey that will be shared soon via email. I want to thank Donna and everyone on the Front Entry Project for getting us to this point. We look forward to reviewing your feedback throughout the month.

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MANAGER’S COLUMN General Manager Charles Leverton Senior Executive Assistant Melania Oppat Community Relations Manager Mary Fetsch Athletic & Wellness Director Elsa Lemoine Dance/Gymnastics/Aquatics Manager Jason Amos Fitness Manager Darrell Duvauchelle Outdoor Manager Chad Failla Racquetball Manager Hank Marcus Squash Manager Werner Hergeth Tennis Manager Paul Reber Wellness Manager Will Cath Youth Programs Manager Jenny Robinett Marketing Communications Director Stephanie Cameron Facilities Director John Sterbis Housekeeping & Laundry Manager Elaine O’Flynn Maintenance Manager Steve Bell Security Manager Tim Glazier Safety Manager Jeff Miller Finance & Accounting Director Lindsey Bakker Food & Beverage Director Cameron McMurry Events & Catering Manager Abby DenUyl Executive Chef Philippe Boulot Food & Beverage Manager Matthew Carter Human Resources Director Lucilla Valley Member Services Director Lisa Virtue Club Engagement Manager Kevin Pollack Technology Director Matt Abraham

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f things all went well, some of you might be reading this after spending time at our second home.

These past few months have been challenging for all of us. However, I firmly believe that Charles Leverton the reward for our GENERAL MANAGER ingenuity, commitment to our community, and good old-fashioned grit will be significant growth. It’s said that you stop living when you stop growing. I believe this to be true of both people and organizations.

We have grown to operate differently, engage members more deeply in decisions, and actively reflect on who we are truly serving. Our leadership team has had deep, honest conversations lately about club culture and, specifically, diversity. A significant part of my interview process, and that of HR Director Lucilla Valley, was spent discussing our approaches to creating a culture that values diversity and inclusion. Lucilla created a program, preCOVID, that we are anxious to roll out once our staffing is stabilized. It includes a diversity curriculum for all employees, open forums for candid discussion, an anonymous employee-relations line, and a steadfast commitment to hiring the best, most-diverse talent who are committed to providing exceptional member experiences.

We also are working to launch employee diversity networks to ensure we are hearing all the voices that comprise our amazing team. Finally, I have appointed Lucilla Valley and Jason Amos to serve as leadership diversity champions. They are tasked with hearing the voices of our staff and holding the entire organization (including me) accountable to our commitments.

Rest assured, these are not performative measures intended to placate an awakened audience. Ensuring an equal playing field for people of color, women, indigenous people, immigrants, our LGBTQ brothers and sisters, and anyone who has ever been judged on anything other than their merits is not a priority, it is a mandate.

Our staff is also deeply invested in ensuring you return safely to the club.

Although the in-club experience will be different, and slightly unusual, we are coming back stronger than ever. You are no longer seen as a visitor to the fitness studio or the restaurant, but rather as a valued member who experiences the entire building. Restaurant staff is now not only aware of the schedule in fitness spaces, but they actively collaborate with their peers to think holistically about each member journey throughout the club. We are now even cross-training our staff, so you shouldn’t be surprised to find someone from the restaurant team working in the training room so they can better understand how members interact with other parts of the club. The staff has responded amazingly, and many have discovered new career growth and a sense of curiosity about the entire organization. We have uncovered hidden talents and skills that will now enrich your experience.

I also am excited about our initial group of returning teammates. These muchneeded reinforcements came through the door in June with overwhelming enthusiasm and energy. Twice-weekly all-staff meetings, which include “deep dives” to discuss specific projects, processes or strategies, allow us to move at speeds never previously thought possible. Everyone attends, when schedules allow, from the dishwashing crew and housekeepers to accounting staff, personal trainers and studio instructors. A five-minute session in one of these meetings allows us to gather hundreds of suggestions, improvements and innovations, all while ensuring the entire team is engaged and contributing to every part of our community. We now act as one team, with many skills and a single purpose: to deliver a world-class athletic and social community experience to each and every one of you. Simply put, it is an exciting time to work at MAC. Again, I hope you are in the club seeing it for yourself. If you are not, please rest assured we will be ready once you are.

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FACES OF MAC Leave it to Bud Lewis to keep everyone guessing. MAC’s “ageless icon” undertook a fundraiser for the Sunshine Division in honor of his centennial birthday, with the stated goal of doing one lap around the track at Duniway Park every day until he reached 100.

“He started this fundraiser in early May, and we anticipated this would take him through his 100th birthday on Aug. 8, but he surprised us!” said member Sheri Anderson in mid-June. “He’s often up to three or four laps a day! This morning, he completed his 92nd lap!” As of this writing, Anderson expected Lewis to hit 100 by June 21, so who knows where he’ll be in August.

Lewis led the Sunshine Division for 10 years during his career as a Portland police officer, and remains passionate about the people it serves. “Now, when the need for emergency food and clothing is so strong for so many, his desire is to encourage people to donate to the Sunshine Division and to be aware of what it does in the community is even greater,” Anderson adds.

Each day finds anywhere from 3 to 15 people joining in, including MAC members and staff, family, police officers and Sunshine Division staff, old friends, and new ones he has met at the track. Past Portland Mayor Bud Clark even showed up for a lap around the park.

Anderson says Lewis continues to inspire people, whether it’s with a positive “Hi, partner, how are you doing?” to anyone he sees, or “Shall we do another lap?” to those who are joining him daily at 11 a.m., rain or shine.

Lewis regularly points out the marvels of the park, from huge yellow and white poppies to enormous cedar trees to shrieking red-tailed hawks that swoop overhead.

He enjoys being among athletes training, including long jumpers, shot putters and people doing pull-ups on nearby bars.

As an extrovert, Lewis misses his MAC family and the opportunities being at the club offers him. His daughter, Diane Lewis, says: “His mornings at Duniway

have been of great value to him physically and mentally. He’s building his endurance and muscle tone, and is having a great time talking with those who join him on his treks around the track.

“It’s really a pleasure to join Bud for a lap, or two or four, around Duniway Park.

Everyone is welcome to join in. His enthusiasm is infectious,” Anderson says. “He makes everyone he encounters feel better.

And right now, we all need that.”

To submit information for Faces of MAC, contact Allyson Wilinski at 503-517-7222 or awilinski@themac.com.

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MAC is happy to have its members back. The community continues to thrive, even though the in-club experience may look different.

The most up-to-date information needed to navigate the new club reality, from reservations to the roll out of amenities, is available at themac.com. Questions?

Contact At Your Service, 503-517-7235.

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CLUB HOURS: 6 A.M.-8 P.M. TUESDAY-SUNDAY BEFORE ARRIVING

E&C/STUDIO/COURT USAGE

• Reservations are required to access the club. Three reservations per week, per person.

• All reservations are for 60 minutes.

• Available areas are the Exercise and Conditioning Room, Small Weight Room, select fitness studios, track, tennis courts, outdoor pickleball court, Reading Lounge and Sports Pub.

• No showers available.

• Only members ages 14 years and older are allowed in the club currently, except in restaurants. Juniors can play tennis as part of their parent or guardian’s reservation if they are accompanied at all times.

• Dining reservations through Open Table (90-minute maximum).

CLUB ENTRANCE/EXIT

• Members must provide their own equipment (racquets, balls, mats and water bottles).

• Virtual offerings still provided.

DINING

• Sports Pub open 4-8 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday • Sunset Bistro open, weather permitting, 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday

• For safety, keypads are no longer available at entrances — members scan their MAC ID or check in with the app.

• If weather doesn’t allow for Bistro dining, Sports Pub will open.

• Front Desk attendants ask members a series of health questions and direct them where to go, following wayfinding signs.

SOCIAL SPACES

• Temperature checks are administered at entrances.

• Employees and members are required to wear face masks while entering/ departing and in common areas.

• Sneeze guards are in place at all employee stations.

• Limited to first floor only.

• Magazines and newspapers are unavailable.

• Virtual offerings still provided.

All information is subject to change.

At Your Service hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

• Members and staff maintain social distancing while in public spaces.

• Members scan out when leaving the club.

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s the city around MAC changes and grows, the club is challenged to respond to social and environmental changes while maintaining the quality experience members have come to expect.

The new Front Entry Design, started in summer 2019, will enhance three major MAC issues: member experience, security and thermal comfort.

Many members learned details of the project at the online Q&A on June 17 from MAC President William Lee; Donna Wax, chair of Front Entry Design Ad Hoc Committee; Facilities Director John Sterbis; and architect Josh Peterson from GBD Architects Inc. The Front Entry Committee has gathered some of the most frequently asked questions here.

Additionally, to ensure all member needs are heard, the committee has created an online survey (at themac.com) for members to complete by July 31.

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Design rendering of front entry, looking west

Continued from page 13 What area is affected by the redesign?

What was the design process?

The lobby directly adjacent to the main vestibule up to the entrance of the Junior Lounge.

The Front Entry Committee was created and includes: Property Committee members, MAC Facilities staff, architects from GBD, and a Board of Trustees representative. The approach presented here in renderings was the most successful at meeting the committee’s goals.

Why does MAC need to renovate the front entry?

Renovation is needed for three reasons: Member Experience: Front desk attendants and At Your Service will present the friendly face of MAC to all entrants, helping with direction to events, registration, and meeting members.

Thermal Comfort: The entry doors vestibule will be enclosed, and new equipment will manage temperature and humidity maintenance.

Security: A new front desk will move to face the doors, and advanced technology will enhance the ability to stop nonmember and unapproved entries.

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The project was developed by the Property Committee and MAC staff throughout the summer and fall of 2019.

It was then presented to representatives from several of MAC’s committees for commentary over the winter. It will be passed to the Board of Trustees for approval later this summer, once the membership comment period has ended.

The project was presented to general membership via virtual, live Q&A with the club’s president, select committee members, and appropriate staff on June 17.

Further comments are welcome via the online survey mentioned earlier.

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Design rendering of front entry, looking east

How will members enter the club in the new plan?

What do the speed gates look like?

Members will enter through the renovated main vestibule, which will provide access and exiting from both sets of double doors. The vestibule will be capped to manage temperature differentials and will produce further energy savings.

The personal speed gates are waist high (38 inches), and wide enough for ADA and service access. An equipment-loading gate will be available at both the athletic and social gate locations.

What is the new method proposed for check in?

When a membership card or smartphone displaying a membership barcode is swiped over the surface of the speed gates reader — located on the athletic and social sides of the reception desk — the glass panels open for entry. The Fourth Floor Entrance in the Parking Structure will also be equipped with speed gates.

The process for exiting the club will be similar to check-in.

What happens if a member forgets their card and they do not have a smartphone?

Staff at the reception desk will be able to help.

How will this new system work during athletic events?

During large athletic events, the Athletic Event Entrance will be opened and staffed. Registered guests for events will enter either with a temporary bar code issued electronically or helped by staff.

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How does this plan affect the Mporium?

The Mporium will be reconfigured with a more efficient plan and a glass wall that retracts to open the entire front of the store to the reception area.

Are the finishes shown in the rendering already approved?

Finishes shown in the renderings have not been approved. The design is still in the process of being fine tuned.

What image will be behind the reception desk?

Reception desk, option A, image theme

There are two options being explored (shown here). One is a nature scene made from perforated corten steel panels that is backlit. The other is a club logo mounted on solid corten steel panels.

Members are asked to vote in the online survey for the image that best demonstrates the club brand.

What is the budget for the renovation?

The budget for the renovation is $1.3 million, including the environmentally controlled vestibule, the entrance technology, the opening of the hallway to the Loprinzi Wing, and the relocation of the front desk, along with all the new design surfaces and materials.

What is the schedule for front-entry construction?

Construction will last approximately three months, with an anticipated start date in fall 2020. WM

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CLUB NEWS

Icarus Takes Many Forms Sculptor and printmaker Manuel Izquierdo (1925– 2009) arrived in Portland in 1942 as a refugee from wartime Europe. As a student at Washington High School, he began his six-decade-long career as an Oregon sculptor and printmaker.

He studied printmaking with Lloyd Reynolds, a calligrapher and wood engraver who taught at Reed College, and sculpture with Hilda Morris, later attending the Museum School (now known as Pacific Northwest College of Art or PNCA), where he worked under some of Oregon’s most well-known and respected artists. After completing his studies at the Museum School, he took a teaching position at PNCA and retired in 1997 after 46 years.

MAC’s Art Committee purchased Izquierdo’s Icarus in 1979. The stainless-steel sculpture typifies his work in metal. It is a flowing, abstract form poised on a geometric base.

During its 40-plus year history at the club, many members have contemplated the sculpture while considering the Greek myth of Icarus attempting to flee from Crete using wings that his father had constructed from feathers and wax. Unfortunately, the sun had other ideas, and Izquierdo’s creation depicts Icarus tumbling from the sky.

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Izquierdo worked on the idea of Icarus in a variety of pieces, both sculpturally and, here, in print And while this Icarus isn’t tumbling any further than his secure base, he has been nimble, moving regularly around the club. Most recently, he left the front entry vestibule for the outdoors, but it has been determined that he is not capable, again, of withstanding the weather.

Icarus will soon inhabit a new location, and awaits members’ return.

Icarus is one of many large Izquierdo pieces found in and around Portland. Select outdoor public sculptures can be found in Pettygrove Park (The Dreamer, 1980, welded bronze); in Wallace Park in Portland (Silver Dawn, 1980, welded steel); and at the sculpture garden at Ninth and Broadway in Vancouver, Washington (Spike Flower, 2001, welded bronze).

A collection of Izquierdo wood prints was set to be on display at MAC this spring. A rescheduling of the show is planned following the club’s reopening.

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CLUB NEWS

Nonprofits Stay Committed, Connected MAF grant partners forge innovative paths during health crisis Nonprofits are no strangers to challenges, whether it’s finding funds for new programs, recruiting volunteers or hosting events. This year, however, due to COVID-19, organizations are dealing with an entirely new challenge — keeping their programs and services available while in-person interactions are restricted or simply not allowed. Three Multnomah Athletic Foundation (MAF) grant recipients are finding creative ways to keep the communities they serve healthy, active and engaged during the pandemic and beyond.

Promoting Healthy Lifestyles Taking a holistic approach to empowering students, Active Children Portland provides a stable afterschool environment for 1,200 kindergarten through eighthgrade students in the Portland metro area.

Its programs — including instruction around fitness, nutrition, creative writing and art — are designed to encourage healthy lifestyle habits that also help kids succeed in the classroom.

Many kids connected to Active Children Portland have parents who are new to this country and hold multiple jobs, so their quality afterschool program fills a critical need. “This is not just a drop-in situation.

The children are part of a team that works with the same coaches throughout the year to create consistency, and foster a feeling of unity and belonging,” explains Kimberly Bergstrom, Active Children’s executive director.

Prior to the pandemic, Active Children Portland youths met after school four days a week, spending one hour on the soccer field and one hour in the classroom.

Beginning in March, meeting in-person was put on hold, and the organization had to adapt to a “new normal.” According to Bergstrom, that meant focusing its efforts on finding new ways to reach children while they’re at home. “One of the first things we did was modify our website, making sure it was front-facing for the kids, and that engaging content like the creative writing exercises were easily available. We also provided nutritional information and distributed soccer balls to families to help keep children healthy and active while they’re at home,” says Bergstrom.

As for the days ahead, Active Children Portland’s services will likely be a combination of in-person and remote activities.

This presents new challenges, since not all children have access to a computer at home. Bergstrom notes that going forward, one of the group’s top priorities is creating equitable access to virtual after-school programs. It is actively seeking tech funding to provide kids with at-home tablets, and is working with local businesses to increase access to Wi-Fi hot spots.

Amid all the uncertainty, Bergstrom sees an opportunity for much-needed positive change. “Due to the current health crisis, people now have a better understanding of programs like ours, and their value, and the importance of funding them.”

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Connecting Native Youth with the Power of Sport Youth Movement (or YM7), a local nonprofit committed to engaging Native Youth through sport, has a compelling backstory. In 2012, while a sophomore at University of Oregon, Jesse Schwarz attended a talk given by Sam McCracken, the visionary behind Nike’s N7 program, which motivates 1.5 million Native Youth annually to participate in physical activity. Deeply inspired, Schwarz approached McCracken and pitched the idea of holding a field day. He got the green light, and organized Native American Youth and Family Field Day, a successful event that attracted around 40 Native Youth participants. Since then, the event has spurred several official Youth Movement Field Day events, and led to the creation of the nonprofit, overseen by Schwarz.

Youth Movement places a strong emphasis not just on participating in, but also experiencing empowerment through, physical activity. Its mission rests on three pillars: to fall in love with movement, to choose movement, and to start a movement.

Programs and events that started at UO have spread, organically, to other colleges campuses across the country. The University of Oklahoma was the first to sign on, and it has expanded to eight chapters. Youth Movement remains an allvolunteer organization, and Schwarz now collaborates with 20-30 student volunteer leaders to reach approximately 1,000 students.

Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, this year’s field day events were not held. “Once we decided to cancel the events, it made us realize how special they are, and got us thinking about how we are going to serve the youth who would normally attend,” says Schwarz.

To fill the void, he and his team of volunteers have launched a Virtual Youth Movement campaign, which includes using TikTok — a relatively new social media platform that’s popular with teens. “We gravitated to TikTok because it places a strong emphasis on physical activity,”

Schwarz explains. “During the challenge, we’re encouraging our youths to submit videos that showcase trick shots, dance and healthy food options. Plus, for everyone who participates, Youth Movement is donating $5 to a COVID-19 program that helps Native American communities.”

Along with the TikTok challenge, Schwarz and his team have created a virtual Movement Manual, which instructs student leaders on how to start a Youth Movement campaign. “This manual could really help get all our chapters to rally around one shared movement, which makes the organization stronger,” says Schwarz. “I see this time as an opportunity to reimagine the world and reinvigorate how we do things.”

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CLUB NEWS

MAF Tributes Honor someone special or memorialize someone who has passed away by making a tribute gift to the Multnomah Athletic Foundation.

Tributes fall under one of five designations: memorial, anniversary, get well, birthday or recognition.

To make a contribution, contact MAF Executive Director Lisa Bendt, lbendt@MultnomahAthleticFoundation. com.

July tributes are listed below, with the honored individuals’ names in bold.

Chuck Corigan (memorial) Larry Brown J. Alan Jensen (memorial) Larry Brown Ron and Liz Stephenson

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Bud Lewis (100th Birthday)

Striving Toward Organized Sports for All

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The academy’s key offering is a youth summer program, weekdays from June to August. A typical day at an academy camp includes soccer, basketball and football instruction, plus group games and classroom time. Breakfast and lunch are provided. Families pay on a sliding scale, and so far, no one has ever been turned away for lack of funds.

White launched the camp several years ago via a grassroots email campaign, reaching out to nearly 1,000 Portland school district teachers to pitch his idea. During the camp’s first year in 2016, 65 kids were signed up. By 2019, the number had reached 100, with 17 coaches onboard.

All the growth has occurred through word of mouth and recommendations, and the program now has a waiting list.

This year, however, due to COVID-19, a summer program is not feasible in its traditional form. They’ve launched ESA Virtual Camp, which features sports training videos, parent-child workouts, quick and healthy snack recipes, guest athlete speakers, plus raffles and giveaways. “The experience is free for all students who qualify for free and reduced lunch, and there is a nominal charge for any other kids looking to be included in the fun,” says White.

“We consider the current situation as an opportunity for kids and parents to stay healthy together, and that the family aspect actually gets a boost,” he adds.

Also, like fellow MAF grant partner YM7, White sees this time as an opportunity to expand his program’s reach, and create virtual content that extends beyond Oregon. “We’re really excited about the possibilities,” says White. “Also, it’s very important to give a big shout-out to organizations like MAF that are instrumental in supporting nonprofits like ours during this difficult time. We couldn’t do what we’re doing without them.” WM

CLUB NEWS

Meet the Leaders Kimberly Bergstrom Executive Director, Active Children Portland Kimberly Bergstrom grew up in a lowincome household with challenges. A difficult situation that involved a troubled sibling was resolved, but as a little girl, it did cause her to withdraw.

Fortunately, her father took note and enrolled her in a local Parks and Recreation sports program, where supportive coaches pulled her out of her shell, and ultimately changed her world. “Through sports, I learned to trust myself and others, and learned how to play and just be a kid,” she says.

Jesse Schwarz Board President, YM7 In 2012, Jesse Schwarz organized what he thought was a one-day field day for native youth. The event was a roaring success. During an acceptance speech, one of the participants exclaimed, “I can’t wait for next year!,” and a movement was born.

Since then, the one-day event has evolved into a dynamic nonprofit. Schwarz, who also works fulltime at Nike, explains that YM7 is a passion project that continues to grow. Aside from Schwarz and a cadre of volunteers’ hard work and commitment, he attributes YM7’s success to “the power of people believing in an idea.”

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Andy White Executive Director, Elite Sports Academy At age 10, Andy White learned that his best friend was unable to attend summer soccer camp with him due to financial constraints. That moment activated his sense of social justice, and he actually refused to attend camp.

It also planted the seed to one day run a quality sports camp that was available to all. When asked about how he intends to approach the academy’s challenges during COVID-19, White replies, “Well, my brother describes me as ‘annoyingly optimistic,’ so I think that will help.”

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Remembering Art

By Ray North Surprisingly, he replied, “Anyone who thinks they are more important than someone else.” “Wow,” I joked, “That must include all the attorneys and most of us at some time during our lives!”

He agreed and said, “Even me!”

Art Zbinden was a classmate, colleague and fishing buddy for more than 50 years. He passed away in 2017, a week after we last fished together while attending our medical school 50th reunion. My memories of Art are freshened whenever I revisit favorite fishing holes and think about the good old days.

It all began in September 1963, when we met as members of the 1967 class at the University of Oregon Medical School (UOMS), now known as Oregon Health Sciences University.

My first impression of Art was as a short, rotund and quietly intelligent classmate. Amazingly, he could observe a conversation by others blathering different opinions on several subjects, and then, with a few pithy words, he’d reveal his superior knowledge of the topic. Native American tribal history, geology of lakes, and insect life cycles helpful in fly fishing were a few of his favorite subjects.

My initial impression of this Yodalike classmate quickly expanded at the school activities building. Those who were athletically inclined gathered for competitive skins-versus-shirts basketball games. Given a clear court to run full speed, this short athlete could, surprisingly, dunk the ball. Frequently, he enjoyed deftly handing out assists for others to score.

Art wrestled and was the backup quarterback at Parkrose High School.

Later, he competed in road races, including marathons. He could accurately double haul a fly line longer distances than other fly fishers could.

“Grinder” was his favorite word, describing others who struggled to meet a goal. The word fit him making his wrestling weight or completing the 26th mile of a marathon.

After graduating from UOMS in 1967, he completed an internship, followed by two years of Naval service in the Bay Area. His “learning” was completed after three years of internal medicine residency at UOMS and a year-long research

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Art was well-liked by most and didn’t hold grudges. There was a lot of healthy laughter in the doctors dining room, even if you were being skewered by him.

fellowship in pulmonology (lung disease) at University of California San Francisco Medical Center.

In 1976, he returned to Portland to begin doctoring as the director of intensive care medicine at the two Legacy hospitals. This was before the advent of intensive care specialists. Art was truly a pioneer in this new field.

It was easy to meet colleagues in the hospital coat room or doctors dining room. This was an opportunity to observe Art with his trademark unlit cigar, holding court, craftily showing his superior knowledge of many subjects. Cigar use had been adopted among freshmen in the cadaver lab to dampen the formaldehyde odor. Art continued the mostly unlighted cigar habit throughout his life.

His favorite word to express disapproval of someone was A-hole. He used it frequently when describing a hospital administrator or doctor who mandated unnecessary administrative or patient care policies. One day at lunch in the doctors dining room, he used the word several times. I asked, “Art, what exactly is your definition of an A-hole”? I braced for a pithy putdown.

Art referred knee patients to me, but I rarely could refer him a pulmonary patient. I don’t recall having an ICU patient needing his intensivist expertise. In the middle of a morning clinic, Art called, saying “Can you see me?”

My schedule was overloaded, and I was running nearly an hour late. I was tempted to ask, “How about first thing in the morning?” Instead, I said “Sure, Art, come over as soon as you can.” It was obvious to me he would only call for a decent reason. “Decent” was also one of his favorite words. It was one of the last he would speak to me.

Art limped painfully into the office with a knee swollen to the size of a cantaloupe. “Fell on a run,” he replied to my question about what happened.

For once, he wasn’t the most knowledgeable guy in the room on a subject.

“Art, we need to drain the blood in your knee, before it clots under local anesthesia, with a size-14 needle (largest size). Then the physical exam will tell us if surgery will be necessary.”

Doctors, including me, would rather do the doctoring than be doctored. We worry about known and unknown complications. He had a hesitant look of apprehension and then said “OK.” Draining all the blood out of his knee quickly relieved his pain. We were both happy the knee exam was normal. He would not need surgery; I would not be skewered in the doctors dining room.

Art began fishing on the Sandy River in high school with his brother, Mike, using bait or lures. Soon, they evolved to fly fishing and tying their own flies.

Art married his high school sweetheart, Sue, and worked two years before entering college and being accepted to UOMS. He even found time to fish with Doug, a classmate who later encouraged my initial fly fishing during a medical school reunion.

Art ’s fishing expertise was widely respected by members of the Fly Fishers’ Club of Oregon, as well as those in several fly shops he visited. One shop was owned by his friend, Don, a Parkrose alum and another by Bob, his closest longtime fishing buddy, who moved to the desert after retirement.

Art’s primary appreciation for fly fishing was not the numbers of fish caught, but enjoying the environment and his fishing friends. He let “rookies” like me know he disliked being asked how many he caught, or even hearing others brag about numbers and sizes of fish. Simply put, Art advocated for “don’t ask, don’t tell, catch-and-release fly fishing.” When asked what fly he was using, the answer usually was “A couple of gnats” (a tiny, larval, red-butted insect pattern). He tied thousands of his favorite flies in his spare time.

Art enjoyed fishing trips with friends, mostly for trout or steelhead, in favorite rivers and lakes throughout the Northwest. Occasionally, there was an international, saltwater bonefishing trip.

We had a longstanding group trip the first or second week of May to a comfortable British Columbia lake fishing lodge. Large kamloops rainbow trout were often caught using float tubes and casting back into shore line areas holding fish. It’s easier and safer fishing than wading slick, rocky river bottoms, unless your float tube unexpectedly springs a leak far from shore.

When Art was asked who should be invited, he replied “The more the merrier,” of course! It gave him more opportunities to hold court with pithy comments. His perennial unlit cigar could be lit on fishing trips. We all truly enjoyed the laughter and animated

conversations. This continued after the lodge’s fine food, wine and adult beverages, with cigars and conversations until late into the night. There were several private lakes to fish. Thankfully, there was no need for us to get up at dawn.

Art’s fishing became governed by his slowly deteriorating medical conditions after surviving a major heart attack and quadruple bypass surgery. He moved into an apartment near his beloved Multnomah Athletic Club. Art spent more time in MAC’s men’s lounge and in the Sports Pub, where he frequently ate dinner. This allowed many more MAC members to meet and enjoy Art as he held court over various subjects.

He also survived a major stroke, which is what felled his father at a similar age. A small residual peripheral visual field deficit temporarily prevented renewal of his driver’s license.

The ranks of our fishing partners had thinned from aging, disabilities and moving away. Art was unable to drive to his favorite fishing haunts.

My wife, Carol, did not like me fishing alone — two good friends of mine had drowned while fishing. But she liked Art and approved of our increased number of fishing trips, mostly to Art’s favorite fishing haunts at peak times.

All those enjoyable hours together enabled us to reflect on our learning, doctoring and fishing experiences, as well as family, faith and fitness. Art was very proud of Kimi and Ellie, his two granddaughters, especially for both being awarded college scholarships in modern dance. I saw a teary eye when the subject came up.

When it was time for our 50th medical school reunion, Art had not registered to attend. The perennial educational program chairman, Dave, called me to make sure he attended.

Art had gone to almost all of our educational reunions, held every five years since graduation. Classmates enjoyed Art holding court at reunions and anticipated his zinger responses.

Art had several fishing friends, including me, who had unsuccessfully attempted to fulfill his desire to catch a “decent sea-run cutthroat trout.”

He heard my pitch for his reunion

attendance: “Your wish for a decent cutthroat will surely be fulfilled this time.” He readily agreed after hearing about my private access to a prime cutthroat river near the reunion lodge.

On an afternoon scheduled for golf, we went directly to the river’s honey hole. It had always produced a decent sea-run cutthroat, summer steelhead or jack chinook. After he tied on a most productive sea-run cutthroat fly, we expected a quick hookup. Alas, neither of us got a bump, tug or smolt. Several previously hot spots upriver had the same embarrassing results.

Dinnertime was fast approaching when we returned to the honey hole. “Art, try again here” I said, then waded across the river, where my luck changed. Upon returning, Art was still exactly where I had left him. I took a last photo of him casting at the head of the beautiful riffle water and called out “Art, quitting time.”

After he reeled in the fly line and began walking my way, I hesitantly asked, “How did you do?”

“Couple smolts,” he replied softly.

Then, seeing my mouth drop and head shake, he smiled and added, “Actually, one decent sea-run cutthroat trout.”

He played me to the end and passed away in his sleep one week later.

Art is physically gone, but is spiritually present in the memories of his family and many friends.

He will be remembered as the Art so many at MAC, and elsewhere, knew and enjoyed.

Ray North’s personal essay was written as part of Tom Hallman’s Tell You Story writing class at MAC.

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Cooking Videos from MAC Chefs Look for new cooking-demonstration videos posted to MAC’s Vimeo account, vimeo.com/wingedm.

• Phil Oswalt creating 1891 and Sunset Bistro favorites • Healthy cooking with Deanna Bascom • Chef Philippe Boulot (pictured above) featuring seasonal ingredients • Pastry-making techniques with Shelby Page (pictured right) ​

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Bring MAC Quality Home MAC chefs have begun creating dinner boxes — fully cooked meals, ready to heat and serve — for members to order and enjoy at home. A rotating menu is available for pick up in the Turnaround from 4 to 6 p.m., Wednesday through Friday. Orders must be placed more than 24 hours in advance. Menus are updated every two weeks. See below for sample menus.

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Served with grilled asparagus, herb and garlic roasted fingerling potatoes, horseradish crème, jus Fresh Oregon Berry Shortcake House-made biscuit, fresh strawberries, vanilla whipped cream

WEDNESDAY South of France Grilled Octopus Salad Sashimi tako octopus, heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, sheep’s milk feta, oil-cured olives, crisp romaine, oregano vinaigrette

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2-4 p.m. Thursdays in the Turnaround Sommelier Matthew Carter has added a growler option to MAC’s weekly beverage pick-up service.

Choose from handpicked wine collections or grab a growler filled with one of the club’s current draft selections.

Classic Bouillabaisse Seafood and shellfish simmered in a tomato-saffron broth, lemon aioli, sourdough baguette crouton Strawberry Icebox Cake Vanilla cake, strawberry syrup, strawberry cream cheese mousse

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Moroccan Tajine $25 Per Person Heirloom Tomato Salad Mixed fresh and roasted heirloom tomatoes, fresh herb vinaigrette Preserved Lemon and Olive Chicken Tajine Boneless, skinless chicken thighs braised with preserved lemons and olives, with grilled asparagus and cous cous Strawberry Icebox Cake Vanilla cake, strawberry syrup, strawberry cream cheese mousse

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Devin Fei-Fan Tau and his film cast (above), Malea (right), and BodyVox, Cosmosis (opposite).

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The Fine Art of

Adaptation Club creators keep bringing beauty into the world

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he need for art is never more evident than in times of crisis. The pandemic has isolated people, and the connections that film, song and dance provide have become necessary distractions for some, and lifelines for others. As the world takes tentative steps back to normalcy, that need won’t lessen, but its fulfillment might look drastically different.

Club chanteuse Malea points out that some live music venues are closing their doors, and others are rethinking how to do business while observing social-distancing

restrictions. Director Devin Fei-Fan Tau discusses waiting to share his documentary Who’s On Top? — and its timely calls to action — with film festivals’ fates hanging in the balance. BodyVox founders Jamey Hampton and Ashley Roland have found that balancing the integrity of dance as a live artform with the necessity to tap into digital channels requires some finesse.

Though their challenges might take different shapes, the size of their commitments to bringing beauty into the world is uniformly awe-inspiring. MAC members’ pursuit of excellence has always extended far beyond athletics, and when the world needs it most, these creators are chasing their dreams into hearts and homes like never before.

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Devin Fei-Fan Tau As MAC continues important conversations related to the diversity of its community, filmmaker Devin Fei-Fan Tau has thoughts. “Having seen it from the inside, it’s actually more diverse than I expected.

I think that is great, and I do love the prioritization and the proactive, top-of-mind desire to increase diversity and inclusion I’m seeing right now. I think that’s amazing,” he says. “I want to continue to encourage the board and the staff who are motivated to do that.”

Tau’s first feature-length documentary, Who’s On Top?, certainly qualifies as encouragement, but on a far larger scale than just shifting MAC’s practices and perspective. Describing his cinematic baby as 80 percent intriguing narrative and 20 percent call to action, he explains, “The goal of the film was to advocate for LGBTQIA rights and issues in an entertaining, but very authentic and honest way.

Using the parallels between emotional and psychological obstacles, and then juxtaposing that with the literal obstacle, climbing a mountain.”

Who’s On Top? follows four members of the LGBTQIA community as they attempt to summit Mt. Hood. Each of them brings their own motivation into this mission, but all are attempting to subvert the generalizations and prejudices of which they’ve experienced painful repercussions.

Shanita King is a lesbian/queer black woman who experienced a racially provoked attack on Alberta Street, and Ryan Stee discusses the small-town homophobia he faced growing up. Stacey Rice found the courage to transition in her 40s, only to then encounter a transphobic surgeon after having a heart attack. Mountaineering guide Taylor Feldman offers a window into the bias that exists against bisexual people, even within the LGBTQIA world.

“These are their true, very personal stories, and they come together, wanting to represent LGBTQ people in a positive light to show that we’re not a disease, we’re not unnatural. We belong in the outdoors,” Tau says. “There’s a lot of these really strong messages that we’re trying to

Devin Fei-Fan Tau and George Takei communicate against old stereotypes that we’ve been imprisoned by.”

journey interrupted by the state of the postponed film-festival circuit.

For Tau’s part, that meant finding a narrator to represent pieces of his own perspective, namely being Asian and gay. As far as he was concerned, there was only one man for the job: social media influencer and Star Trek icon George Takei.

“If I were to translate it to a human life cycle, the script and pre-production, that’s like conceiving. Then, the production’s like giving birth. Post-production is the baby years, festivals are the teenage years, and then distribution, that’s adulthood,” he asserts. “You’re involved with one particular project for years because it takes a really long time to go through all the different processes.”

“One of the oldest recipes for success in film, or really in anything, is to have a celebrity component. In keeping with the art of filmmaking, I created a two-minute on-camera appeal to George, specifically asking for his help. It’s like my sob story, as a video essay, to please do it,” Tau recounts.

“There’s something about his voice that conveys power, strength and confidence, and yet has a hint of innocence and fragility. There’s that expression, ‘you should never meet your childhood hero.’ I can say that was not the case for me. I had a really, really positive interaction and exchange working with George. I was very lucky in that respect.”

Even though fortune smiled on Tau when it came to casting, releasing his film has turned into an uphill battle staged against the backdrop of quarantine. Tau compares the experience of waiting to share his work with the world to an epic

While Tau waits for the cathartic Q&A sessions that invariably follow in-person screenings, he’s also looking ahead to his next project, a feature-length narrative thriller called Half Sisters. On a clubcentric level, he can’t wait to get back to playing tennis and enjoying happy hour at the Sunset Bistro.

And what about the heroes at the center of Who’s On Top? Did they meet their match or triumph atop Mt. Hood? Tau isn’t saying. “We run into situations which call into question whether we’re going to be able to make it. You have to watch it to find out!” he says, laughing with the confidence of a human who knows where in his own adventure he currently stands.

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live music. We plan to work with the venues with respect to their budgets, but at the end of the night, I still have to pay the band.”

Malea “When people hear that Malea is my full legal name, they often say ‘Oh, just like Madonna.’ I answer, ‘No, Madonna has a last name.’ ‘Just like Cher.’ ‘No, Cher has a last name.’ ‘Just like Prince.’ ‘No, he had one. We just couldn’t say it,’” explains MAC vocalist and entertainer Malea. “I’m very independent, highly motivated and enjoy being challenged.”

As evidenced by the technically impressive singers whose work she’s taken on, Malea walks the walk, even when it means moving forward one cautious step at a time. “When I started singing Lady Gaga songs, Kit [Taylor] said, ‘Boy, are you seriously going to try these?’ ‘Yeah,’ I said, ‘You know me.’” Rather than limit herself to low-hanging fruit, Malea says she’s driven to keep learning and invested in working with her band and a vocal to coach to make sure she gets her repertoire down and vocals as strong as possible.

While this new reality left Malea sad and frustrated shortly after the shutdown, she says she’s now looking forward and finding ways to bring entertainment to a community hungry for it. Plus, Malea’s developing in-person performances for smaller audiences who could keep appropriate distances.

“How is it going to touch their hearts right now? How’s it going to comfort them, bring them peace, and help them think about something positive?” Those are the types of concerns Malea considers when choosing her song lists. “We lean toward crossover jazz, pop and swing, but anything that’s going to make them happy, smile and tap their foot. That’s really what it’s about.”

For more than a decade, she and Taylor — who may best be known to members as the MelloMac’s accompanist and an awardwinning pianist and songwriter (see page 35) — have been covering the music that inspires them in hopes of passing along positive feelings to their audiences. The past five years have seen them augmented by a full band to create Malea & The Tourists, whose most recent album, Have You Seen My Angel, came out prior to the pandemic.

In recent months, they’ve had to rethink their approach. Following Portland’s closure, playing to an audience is something that can only happen online. Malea and Taylor have taken to livestreaming concerts twice a month or so, both as a way to keep the music alive and direct some revenue to the Tourists. Now, with reopening on the table, Malea sees virtual events as continuing to have value in a world that will be short at least a few venues.

“The band’s summer concerts have been canceled, and several smaller venues we played aren’t reopening,” Malea relates. “As an example, Prosperity Pie in Hillsdale, and their performance venue, The Vault, are closed permanently. Another of our regular performance spaces, Arrivederci Wine & Jazz Bar in Milwaukee, has limited seating, and their budget is much smaller now for

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Malea and Kit Taylor

“There’s some fun stuff that Michael Bublé does, where he picks up an older jazz standard and adds a cool pop touch.

We’ve got a lot of his music.” Whether it’s Bublé, Whitney Houston or contemporary country, Malea elevates the material through elegance and engagement with her audiences.

“I absolutely love dressing up,” she says.

“As a performer, it’s all about when I get ready to go on stage, even if I’m in a small venue or a private party, I put on the whole outfit. The makeup, the hair, accessories, everything, because I want to be in character and ready to entertain.”

“I also love to watch the audience,” Malea adds. “I can tell if they’re listening to the music and see if they’re singing along. It’s rewarding to think, ‘Yeah, they like this song because they know what it’s about.’ I love being out there with people and playing with my band.”

BodyVox Among all the stories of parents and teachers getting creative to help their graduates feel celebrated, outgoing eighthgrader Julian Hampton might have bragging rights. His mom and dad collected video and vocal contributions from parents of other teens departing Cedarwood Waldorf School, added their own images and instrumentation, and created a choral rock cover of an infinitely uplifting tune He’ll never hear Electric Light Orchestra’s “Mr. Blue Sky” quite the same way again. Then again, growing up with Jamey Hampton and Ashley Roland for parents, this unexpected present might have seemed like the same old song and dance.

For more than two decades, BodyVox has been surprising Portland — and international connoisseurs of movement — with original dance pieces, operas, films and educational offerings. The husbandwife creative duo of Hampton and Roland started the company in 1997, building upon a foundation of individual and shared professional experiences that have taken them and their work around the world.

Between them, they’ve co-choreographed and performed at the Academy Awards; collaborated with preeminent dance photographer Lois Greenfield on work including the cover of an Anne Rice novel; won Emmys; and enhanced the sound and vision of David Bowie’s Glass Spider Tour with their kinetic corporeal sculptures.

“Over a long period of time, you develop a system that’s made up of memories and aspirations. And your memories, or your experiences, inform your aspirations,” says Hampton who, like Roland, seems far more interested in reflecting on recent accomplishments and planning future frolics than reliving the past.

Learn More Find out about upcoming screenings of Who’s On Top?, or read about Tau’s past films, at nosunrisewasted.com.

Get details on Malea & The Tourists’ upcoming livestream performances on July 12 and Aug. 9, as well future concerts, at musicbymalea.com.

Stream BodyVox content, stay apprised of their next season, and learn about educational opportunities at bodyvox.com.

Jamey Hampton and Ashley Roland “It’s not like we hold our biography up and tell people, ‘We’ve done this, so this is who we are.’ I think it just gives us more belief in our own ideas and direction. At this point, because the two of us have worked together over 35 years, we have a tremendous confidence in each other,” Roland explains.

That self-assuredness helped Hampton and Roland shape a body of work that has earned critical acclaim from local institutions The Oregonian, Mercury and OPB, as well as national publications, such as Dance Magazine, The New York Times and Los Angeles Times. Their talents have been sought out by prestigious companies ranging from Chicago’s Trinity Irish Dance to the Geneva Opera Ballet. Closer to home, they’ve collaborated with Portland Opera, the Oregon Symphony, Chamber Music Northwest, White Bird, Portland Center Stage and Oregon Ballet Theatre.

“What’s more important is right now and moving forward,” Hampton says.

“Dance is such a temporal art form. You just have to be all in on the present tense.

It’s not like we’re writing a book that a lot

of people can read later. Our work exists as memories to people.”

Earlier this year, before the duo went on lockdown along with the rest of the planet, Roland and Hampton were working on BodyVox’s next memorable production, 1920. “What’s interesting about the 1920s is that those years parallel so much of what’s going on right now,” Roland says.

“I mean, you have the Spanish flu, which was devastating, you have this unbelievable financial crash, and then you have the suffragette movement seeking the right for women to vote.”

Originally slated to be performed in April, the show looks more likely to strike the stage in September or October at this point. Like so many performing arts companies, BodyVox has been forced to change course.

“We set up a streaming service called Streaming Vox, so that we could stay in touch with our audiences during this quarantine time,” Hampton says. “People get to see the work again, which is wonderful, but we do it with full knowledge that there’s a Continued on page 35

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Continued from page 33 whole different thing when you’re seeing the sweat and hearing the footfalls hit the stage and smelling people. There’s no way you can do scratch and sniff video.”

“We’re trying to adapt to Oregon’s different phases during COVID-19, so we’re re-imagining — for phase one, phase two, phase three — what our season will look like next year. We’re not canceling, we’re definitely doing a season, so we need to have plans for each phase. That’s keeping us busy and constantly recreating and reinventing what we do,” Roland says.

In the meantime, Hampton points out that their community has stepped up and been very supportive. “People have not asked for refunds. They’ve donated the money to us. We’ve gotten some really amazing affirmations about what we do.

Our community is as important to us as the art because the community is the place where we present the art. They’re the ones that hear our voice.” WM

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In this current state of all-consuming virtual connectivity, when it comes to making music, Kit Taylor is the man with the jam. In particular, the award-winning songwriter, and longtime piano accompanist for the MelloMacs, has been collaborating with the multiplatinumselling English pop band, BBMak. Originally formed in 1997, BBMak (Mark Barry, Christian Burns and Stephen McNally) officially reunited after a 15-year hiatus. Recently, Taylor joined Barry for a series of “Lockdown Live Lounge” sessions on Facebook.

Taylor is seen playing comfortably in his own home in Portland, with Barry coordinating his vocals from England.

Juxtaposed on a split screen, the music comes alive in perfect synchronous harmony, as if the two are in the same room. Never mind the fact they are nearly 5,000 miles apart.

Taylor’s collaborations with Barry are posted on his website, kittaylor.net/news.

The MelloMacs welcome the opportunity to sing in person again soon.

Those interested in learning more about MAC’s adult choirs and musical opportunities, please contact Amber Schlossmacher Murphy at aschlossmacher@themac.com.

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A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE & GENEROSITY Challenging times push champions to step up their games. Want to be the MVP who makes a difference in an employee’s life? Give what you can to the EEAF. The club has contracted with the nonprofit America’s Charities to manage and administer an Emergency and Employee Assistance Fund (EEAF).

This option was chosen because funds are considered grants and do not impact unemployment benefits or reported income, and donations are tax-deductible. America’s Charities provides a platform for members and employees to donate, as well as to accept applications for assistance.

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Dr. Garfinkle with wife, Ali, and youngest son, Leo (age 6). Not pictured, children Ian (10) and Maddy (12)

Helping More Oregonians Smile with Wild Abandon Dr. Judah Garfinkle leads efforts to enable healing for all

By Jake Ten Pas

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t’s easy to take a smile for granted. For the vast majority of humans, it’s as simple as being happy, sharing a laugh or recalling a cherished memory. But for those born with a craniofacial condition such as cleft palate, obstacles ranging from the physical to the psychological can stand in the way of their basic expression of joy.

MAC member Dr. Judah Garfinkle is doing his best to turn that limiting reality upside-down. In 2008, the orthodontist teamed up with the late Portland businessman and philanthropist Bob Blank to found Smile Oregon. The nonprofit is dedicated to helping families affected by craniofacial conditions to access coordinated care through support, awareness, and education.

“I love being a part of the transformation that occurs when someone comes into my office,” says Garfinkle, who maintains a private orthodontic office in SW Portland and also works part-time at OHSU as director of craniofacial orthodontics at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. “You know when someone smiles, but they keep their lips together, versus just letting it rip and grinning ear to ear without having to take the time thinking about covering up their teeth when their emotion moves them?”

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Continued from page 39 “I want to help people to be their best selves, to have that self-esteem. Our mission is to craft smiles that elevate the spirit.”

In more common cases, that help might simply take the form of a couple of years of braces, but serious craniofacial conditions can require decades of team care to properly address. That means collaboration with oral surgeons, speech therapists, general dentists, counselors and nurse practitioners, to name only a few.

On the flip side, Garfinkle says that the effects of assisting one patient can radiate out to their own “team.”

“It’s not just the patient’s spirit, but the family’s that is impacted. It’s also about the parents, the grandparents, the siblings, the community. It goes further than just that one individual.”

Likewise, Smile Oregon is looking to raise awareness among the greater Portland community about the work participants are doing. Each year, the organization puts on its annual Spring Gala in April, followed by a Walk & Family Picnic in July.

“We would have hosted our gala in April, and then had our 10th annual walk on the third Saturday in July,” Garfinkle explains. “July is National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month. The walk’s my favorite day of the year. It’s 200-300 people and steel drums and balloons and pizza. You’re seeing these kids you treat grow up, and all the parents know each other when they gather. It’s just a really beautiful day.”

Due to COVID-19, this year’s event will look different, says Smile Oregon Executive Director Erica Soto.

“Our event is on July 18 in Keizer, at the Volcanoes Stadium. We are hosting a cruise-in movie showing of Wonder, along with a parking lot parade.” Event gates open at 6:30 p.m., with the movie starting at dusk. Those interested in attending can register at smileoregon.org.

“Smile Oregon families are among the most resilient I know,” Soto adds.

“The cleft and craniofacial journey is a long road, but our community rallies, encourages and brings hope every step of the way!”

For those who’ve never seen Wonder, it follows a boy with Treacher Collins Syndrome, another craniofacial condition, who’s in the midst of his own journey and doing his best to fit in with other kids his age. While Treacher Collins is far more rare than cleft palate, Garfinkle points out that it can give people a sense of what some of his patients overcome.

Garfinkle says that his own empathy with children and families, as well as his motivation for helping them, has only deepened with age and experience, both professional and personal.

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“I know how I feel about my kids, and I imagine that’s exactly how everyone feels about their own. At least I hope so for their sake. That someone would bring their child to my office is such a compliment that it blows me away. I take it as a privilege, responsibility and honor that they would hand me such a precious piece of treasure.”

Originally, Garfinkle’s motivation to pursue orthodontia was much more pragmatic in nature. He wanted to work with children, use his hands, and help people.

Plus, his dad was an orthodontist, so there was a familial precedent.

“I want to help people to be their best selves, to have that self-esteem. Our mission is to craft smiles that elevate the spirit” — Dr. Judah Garfinkle A trip to Bolivia during dental school on behalf of Organization Smile recalibrated his thinking. “That’s an international organization that travels around and helps repair these clefts and other craniofacial conditions, and it was just very moving and impactful,” he says.

During his orthodontics residency, he began to question whether he had everything he needed to be able to make the kind of impact to which he aspired. “I was about to hang my own shingle and I was feeling a lot of uncertainty. If someone walked in the door, I wasn’t sure that I’d be the best one to fix their problem.”

Shortly thereafter, he was reading the newspaper, and came across an item about New York University’s Fellowship in Craniofacial and Special Care Orthodontics. He convinced his wife to relocate, and says it was “game on” after that. “They had a foundation in New York, and regardless of money, anyone could show up and get the care that they needed. One of my professors there said, ‘Judah, you’ve got to take all comers,’ and it just stuck with me. I figured someday, if I had the money and time, I’d figure that out and start a charity or something.”

After returning to Portland, getting his practice up and running, and starting a family, he was contacted

by Blank, who was donating money to an international effort along the lines of Organization Smile. “He asked, ‘Well, what could we do here?’ I was like, ‘As a matter of fact …’

“Being up at the hospital, every week I’d see people hitting roadblocks to getting the care that I believed they deserved, care that would give them a shot at being their best selves. So, we started Smile Oregon, and it’s just been a grassroots labor of love ever since.” WM

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VIRTUAL EVENTS

Greg Bell shares “What’s Going Well”; Red Yarn Productions says howdy.

Keeping the Community Connected Event organizers share their experiences and hopes for the future

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he process of transforming typically live events into virtual gatherings hasn’t always been easy, but it has certainly proved successful at MAC. Staff members have stepped up their game and taken event planning and leadership to a new level.

From an enthusiastic group of 200 for Greg Bell’s educational webinar in April to June’s emotional Drag Queen Bingo with Poison Waters, which drew more than 350 people, and countless happy hours and family meet-ups in between, virtual events have become a club staple. The Winged M asked a few MAC event organizers about their experiences over the past few months.

What’s a challenge you had to overcome to bring virtual events to life?

Member Events Specialist Staige Davis Hodges: “Perhaps the biggest challenge was overcoming the fear of having something go wrong, such as the power going out at my house, which did happen one day prior to a presentation, or a disrupted internet connection for the host.

Even with backups put in place, I’m not quite over that fear.”

Events & Catering Coordinator Amber Murphy: “Going into this virtual world, it felt like everything I had learned as an event professional had gone out the window. Rather than planning décor or designing room diagrams, the focus was now on how to keep people engaged through a screen and ensuring that my Wi-Fi did not go down in the process.”

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Catering Sales Manager Kate Lupinacci. “We’ve found that breaking down the basic elements that make each event a success, and then finding ways to successfully recreate those elements virtually, is an art. Not all aspects of our prior event world transfer seamlessly into a virtual box, so we have had to get creative to find new ways of keeping engagement and member excitement elevated during virtual events.”

Bar Manager Roni Pervizi: Creating a focus-friendly and quiet place at home to do virtual events was a challenge in the beginning. Also, working with fewer tools and ingredients than I have available to me at the club.

Registered Dietitian Tysen Christensen: Facing my lack of confidence in front of a camera was a challenge. I was unsure and not used to having a camera in my personal space.

Have you learned anything new about the MAC community based on interacting with members virtually?

Davis Hodges: Many members have been willing to step out of their comfort zones and try something new. Technology has been an area of discomfort or fear, but it is rewarding to see faces of people who have never before participated in a screen-toscreen activity.

Murphy: MAC members and staff are truly a united community! After being physically separated from the building that brought us all together and the people who make the club what it is, it has become more apparent than ever how much both members and staff support, encourage and care for one another.

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Pervizi: I am learning about members now more than ever! At MAC, I am usually too slammed to actually have a full conversation. Virtually, we have time to chat. They also learned a lot more about me as well. It’s super fun!

Events and Catering Manager Abby DenUyl: We’ve found that a lot of our nonresident members have really been excited about the virtual events. They’ve expressed feeling more like part of the community from afar. They are getting more value out of their membership by being able to attend educational webinars and take online classes like Tell Your Story. We are hoping to continue these virtual offerings even after the club reopens.

Are there individuals who deserve a special call-out for their active involvement during your events?

Davis Hodges: I have to give major props to Greg Bell. He’d initially been scheduled for a live event at MAC, and had never done a Zoom presentation before. He knocked it out of the park and brought a positive, can-do attitude to our first virtual offering, which paved the way for all of us.

Murphy: Anne Cleve has been an incredible support for so many of the virtual offerings. Not only by attending many of them, but by also inviting many others to join in the fun.

Lupinacci: Sydney Baer and Carrie Stevens both come to mind as members who have been active and supportive during virtual events. Sydney has worked with staff to ensure we are being strategic about offerings, and provided valuable guidance, feedback and her time. Carrie has participated in so many of the virtual events and offerings; her energy and participation are really inspiring!

and engagement. President William Lee and Allison Grebe Lee also deserve a special shout-out. They have attended so many events from happy hours to webinars to Facebook Live cooking demos. It is wonderful to see such an active president who cares greatly about engaging with the membership.

Sous Chef Deanna Bascom: I’d mention William Lee, the Galloways, Scott Jacobs and the rest of Roni’s Happy Hour crew on Tuesdays.

What aspect of virtual events do you hope to carry forward into your in-person interactions when the club reopens?

Davis Hodges: I think this will be the way we do things going forward — offering events in person and, where possible, recording them for those who are unable or uncomfortable coming back to MAC. With one recent Listen & Learn, a member and her whole family signed on from Japan, and she was thrilled to participate and be part of MAC from across the globe. The club has the ability now to reach so many more members who have been missing out on our offerings.

Christensen: I hope to still meet with clients from afar for nutrition counseling. I can also be much more readily available for all the athletic teams this way.

Bascom: I hope to continue to offer virtual cooking demos and/or cooking instructional videos. It will be nice to be able to interact more with members having seen them virtually.

What are you personally missing most about being at MAC physically right now?

Davis Hodges: That’s easy: my friends, both my colleagues and member friends.

The team spirit is difficult to capture without face-to-face engagement in person. It will be hard not to hug them in person, as those relationships are what make MAC so special. I also (seriously) miss my desk, my chair, my double monitors and my cubicle, and even the sounds, like pushing a centerpiece-laden cart over the brick tiles and trying not to interrupt those in the Reading Lounge.

Lupinacci: I miss seeing a variety of faces and smiles throughout each day. On my walk to refill my water bottle or coffee, I typically get to say hello to at least a few members and staff, and those interactions really energize me.

Murphy: More than anything, I miss the people I would get to see every day at the club. From our amazing Events & Catering team, to the members who would pop into our office just to say hello, I cannot wait to get back and experience the MAC community again!

Pervizi: I miss handshakes, high fives, hugs from Bud Lewis, Thorns and Timbers, and the use of the gym!

Christensen: Physically, I miss the exercise equipment and the pools. Mentally, I miss all the interactions with my coworkers and members. WM

Pervizi: Heather Kmetz, Stan Cocke and Alison Rosenblum missed very few of the events I hosted, always have amazing questions, and are great at “cocktailing” along with me. I wish I could call out all the members who have joined me; I really appreciate the support from everyone.

Christensen: I’d like to call out the dance team girls who helped make my sports nutrition seminars a success.

DenUyl: Jennifer Strait deserves a special mention. She’s attended events from trivia night to wine tastings, and actively encourages other members to try virtual events. We greatly appreciate her support

Fun at virtual Family Friday; Poison Waters (above) knows bingo.

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Stay connected through virtual events while in-person gatherings are still restricted at the club.

Select July and August events are listed here. Check the MAC@Home webpage for a complete list, including Athletics & Wellness and Culinary offerings.

Trivia Nights First and third Monday & Tuesday 7-9 p.m.

Join fellow MAC members via Zoom for an evening of fresh factoids and friendly competition from the comfort of home!

Molly Newman from Quizzical Empire hosts. Sign up with a team of six or register solo and be added to a group. There is no cost to attend. A Zoom link and more details are provided after registration.

Dates and registration codes are below.

Quizzes taking place during the same week are identical, so please register for only one quiz per week.

Tuesday, July 7 Mad Science Workshop: Planets & Moons

Thursday, July 9 Family Paint Night

4 p.m.

Painters ages seven and older are encouraged to join instructor Eduardo Fernandez for this virtual art session. The event is free. A Zoom link and supply list are provided after registration. MEV770

Circle the sun and weave through rocky planets and gas giants while creating solar and lunar eclipses. Geared for ages 6-12, with parent assistance likely needed for younger astronomers. A Zoom link is provided after registration, along with pick-up information for the science kit. A limited number of spots are available for this event.

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July 20 – MEV352; July 21 – MEV353

Wednesday, July 8 Professional Business Networking

Aug. 3 – MEV354; Aug. 4 – MEV355

7:30-9 a.m.

Aug. 17 – MEV356; Aug. 18 – MEV357

The monthly MAC Professional Business Networking Group is moderated by Dave Hanna, facilitator and principal at Viewpoint Strategic Facilitation. There is no cost, but registration is required to receive the necessary Zoom link. Register at themac.com or contact At Your Service at 503-517-7235.

July 6 – MEV350; July 7 – MEV351

Drag Queen Storytime Second Tuesday of the month 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Join Poison Waters for the first-ever Drag Queen Storytime at MAC. Get ready for an evening of storybook readings, singalong songs and a family-friendly drag queen performance.

July 14 – MEV901

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Q&A with Will and Charles 6-7 p.m.

Join MAC President William Lee and General Manager Charles Leverton at this week’s live Q&A. A Zoom link is provided after registration. MEV919

Aug. 11 – MEV902

6-7:15 p.m.

Friday, July 10 Family Trivia Night 6:30 p.m.

Get a home team ready for an evening of friendly competition. Register with up to eight family members, or combine groups to complete a team. Those with fewer than eight on their team may be joined with other groups. Questions are oriented toward families with kids in the 6-14 age range, although older and younger kids are welcome to join. A Zoom link and more details are provided after registration. There is no cost to attend this event. MEV978

Monday, July 13 Campaign for Inclusion with DAC and Friends — Fair Housing Council of Oregon 6-7:30 p.m.

The Diversity Admissions Committee (DAC) and the Social Activities Committee are partnering to launch a monthly series of events under the title Campaign for Inclusion with DAC and Friends.

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Continued from page 44 This month, MAC is honored to host the Fair Housing Council of Oregon’s Shyle Ruder and Diane Hess for an eye-opening evening of education about Oregon’s hidden history of discrimination, displacement and segregation. The free livestream presentation is an adaptation of of their sold-out bus tours. Get ready for a bumpy ride through the city’s dark history. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. DAC100

Thursday, July 16 Family Bingo Night 6 p.m.

Take family game night to the next level and connect with fellow MAC families as familiar faces call bingo during this funfilled event. Zoom details included with registration. Families receive virtual bingo cards by email. There is no cost to attend.

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Winestock goes virtual in July.

Monday, July 20 Morning Listen & Learn: Playbook for Aging Parents

Thursday, July 23 Mad Science Workshop: Lights, Color, Action

Monday, July 27 Dynamic Geologic History of Oregon

4 p.m.

6 p.m.

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Uncover the hidden components of ordinary light, and learn how to make rainbows at home. A Zoom link is provided after registration along with pick-up information for the science kit. This is a free event. MEV920

Join Dr. Scott Burns, Portland State University professor of geology, for a dynamic tour of the state’s geology and overview of its incredible natural history.

A Zoom link is sent via email after registration. There is no cost to attend. MEV781

History Book Group

Virtual Winestock

6:30 p.m.

6-7 p.m.

July’s book is Walt Disney: The Triumph of American Imagination, by Neal Gabler.

This group is currently meeting virtually.

Contact Orloff for more information: chetorloff@gmail.com or 503-805-5461.

Join fellow MAC members for the first virtual Winestock via Zoom. The event cost includes a six-pack of curated wines from one of the following categories: Great Values, Summer Sippers or Cellar Selections, for $60, $70 and $180, respectively. Wine packs can be picked up between 3 and 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, in the Turnaround.

Tuesday, July 28 Evening Literary Group

10-11:30 a.m.

Senior-care expert Kelli Bradley speaks on how to best plan and care for aging family members and the future of aging.

Registration is required to receive Zoom link for this free event. For more information, contact shodges@themac.com.

Wednesday, July 22 Q&A with Will and Charles 6-7 p.m.

Join MAC President William Lee and GM Charles Leverton at this week’s live Q&A. A Zoom link is provided after registration. MEV910

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The complete list of the more than 100 wines available for purchase will be posted at themac.com and included with each attendees’ registration confirmation email.

During the event, chat with winery representatives and ask questions before ordering. Hands-free pick up of those wines is offered between 3 and 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, in the Turnaround. FB520

7 p.m.

This month’s meeting is reader’s choice — share a favorite book. There is no meeting in August. On Sept. 22, the group discusses The Convert, by Stefan Hertmans. For more information, contact Martha Dixon, jollyology@aol.com.

Family Sing-Along 4 p.m.

Get ready to sing, wiggle, dance, play, laugh, and have fun making music with Music Together! There is no cost to attend. A Zoom link is provided after registration. MEV100

Wednesday, August 12 Professional Business Networking 7:30-9 a.m.

The monthly MAC Professional Business Networking Group is moderated by Dave Hanna, facilitator and principal at Viewpoint Strategic Facilitation. There is no cost, but registration is required to receive the necessary Zoom link. Register at themac.com or contact At Your Service at 503-517-7235. MEV319

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Monday, August 17 History Book Group 6:30 p.m.

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6:30 p.m.

While this event is complimentary, preregistration is required to receive the private Zoom link. For more information, contact shodges@themac.com. MEV378

Thursday, August 20 Boot Scootin’ and Boogie Night 6:30 – 7:30 pm All ages are welcome for this night of Western wonder! Pick up a to-go picnic box ($29 for adults, $15 for kids 12 and younger) and grab a partner, friend or family member for a night of virtual line dancing, a costume contest and more.

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WELLNESS

Recovery Techniques

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eg day was two days ago and you still can’t walk down the stairs without your quads screaming at you? Proud of a PR (personal record) while running but aren’t sure how to improve the soreness without taking a day off? Tequila Tuesday was so fun, but Wednesday morning hits and you want to recover quickly?

OK, I’m not qualified to help you miraculously recover from a hangover (Acetaminophen? IV vitamin drip? Maybe try less booze?), but there are multiple ways to help your body recover from soreness and everyday activity.

Most routine soreness comes from small muscle tears that are perfectly normal. What’s important is how you lead your physical and mental self through recovery. It’s unwise to base your recovery method on the success or failures of others. Educate yourself and don’t try something without your physician’s approval if it sounds risky.

If you are fortunate enough to have the physical energy to push to your limit, the time to spend improving your body or mind, and have resources to use for those purposes, please keep your glass half-full and understand that soreness comes with the territory.

Simple Approaches - Try These First Dynamic Warmup Before, Static Stretching After This is a must-do, each and every time. Prior to exercise, perform body-weight movements to prepare for your activity.

Afterward, you may sit and stretch to maintain your flexibility.

Drink Lots of Water H20 helps flush out the metabolic waste created from workouts. The American Council on Exercise suggests eight ounces after exercising — much more if it’s strenuous or in the heat.

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Get More Sleep Assist your brain, metabolic functions, heart, lungs and general mood with more sleep. Widely misunderstood when you’re younger, vastly appreciated after you have kids!

Take a Cold (or Ice) Bath This method is easy, but requires bravery. Cold helps reduce muscle inflammation and minimize soreness after a workout. For an elevated experience, head to a local business with cryotherapy options.

Active Recovery Try a low-impact activity on your “rest day.”

Don’t just sit on the couch. Yoga, a casual swim, or an extra lap around the neighborhood with your dog are good options.

Food and Nutrients Protein helps repair damaged muscles. Thus, maintaining, or building, more muscle after those microtears occur from pushing yourself (a good thing, not a bad thing). Timing of consuming different nutrients plays a factor, but preparing your body for battle (eat protein before), and restoring your muscles (eat protein directly after) can help. Not a fan of meat for protein?

Ask MAC’s Wellness team for vegetarian or vegan ideas.

It is widely understood that turmeric helps reduce inflammation in your joints, so eat yellow curry next time you order or make Thai food.

Studies have shown that tart cherry juice helps address DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness). Ask MAC Bar Manager Roni Pervizi for a cocktail with tart cherry juice.

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EATING WELL

Agua Fresca Serves: 1

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Directions

Make-at-Home Sports Drinks Aguas frescas are typically light, nonalcoholic drinks made from blending fruit with some sugar and water. While they seem refreshing and delicious in the summer or after a long run, they aren’t the perfect drink for rehydration. However, add some sodium, and they become an essential rehydration beverage.

More importantly they can be tailoredcan to specific workouts and individual needs! The type of fruit you use in your aguas frescas may depend on your exercise goals. The intensity of your exercise, your need for quick recovery, and whether your activity requires high intensity and long duration also play a role in what you should add to your aguas fresca.

Fruit Suggestions Watermelon contains a compound called citrulline, which may have the ability to enhance endurance exercise performance by improving oxygen delivery to muscles. Pre-work out idea.

Pineapple contains an enzymatic compound called bromelain that has been found to reduce exercise-induced muscle damage and inflammation. Ideal for while working out.

Kiwis are packed with Vitamin C. Great for after long runs or rides and when training for a marathon, cycling race or triathlon. Post-work out idea.

If you want to bring your drink with you to a workout, I recommend having it in a squeeze-type bottle. For rehydration after a round of golf or a hike, keep it in a cooler in your car.

Post-workout, pair an agua fresca with food containing protein and more carbs for recovery.

—Tysen Christensen, registered dietitian

1. In a blender, combine all ingredients and purée until fruit is completely mixed, about 30-60 seconds, depending on blender power.

2. Depending on the fruit used, some aguas frescas will have a bit more pulp and texture than others. Those who prefer a smoother agua fresca can strain the pulp with cheesecloth.

3. Serve immediately, or store in the refrigerator. Shake or stir before serving Optional: Herbs or spices such as mint, paprika, or basil. Experiment with different herbs and spices. For example, mint or basil with the watermelon, paprika or ginger with the pineapple, and basil with the kiwi.

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Deep Tissue and Sports Massage Skip the self-inflicted pain and schedule an appointment with a MAC massage therapist to relieve your soreness. Relax, or try a modality that might get you moving again.

You won’t be falling asleep on the treatment table with these.

Magnesium and Epsom Salt Soak You could try an oral supplement, soak your feet in a bucket, or dip your whole body in a relaxing bath. If you’re up for something new, try a float tank for a truly immersive experience.

Head to MAC’s video library (vimeo. com/winged) for warm-ups, exercises, and cool-down/stretching ideas. You’ll see your favorite instructors and coaches leading you through a variety of options.

To learn more about recovery, send an email to wellness@themac.com. We’ll get you connected with the right person for a demonstration or a discussion about the approach that’s best for you.

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ATHLETICS

Top Junior Squash Player Heads East

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ordon Lam, MAC’s top junior squash player, is about to complete his junior squash career. The Portland native began playing squash at age 9 and has been a consistent top-10 national player the past few years, representing the U.S. Junior Team at the Battle of the Border against Canada in 2018. Now he’s getting ready to start packing his bags to continue his squash career at Princeton University in New Jersey. He answered questions about his career, growing up at MAC.

What is your earliest MAC squash memory?

Who has been the most influential on you as a squash player and why?

The first time I played squash was during a family squash event at MAC. I remember that entire first clinic I couldn’t hit the ball, and I eventually became so fed up that I threw my racquet at the wall and stormed off court.

During our five years working together, coach Julian Illingworth has helped me transform from the skinny kid with no tactics or gamesmanship whatsoever, running all over the court like a chicken with its head cut off, into the player I am today.

From imparting his extensive knowledge of the game, to sharing stories from his life on tour, he has played an immeasurable role in shaping me into the squash player and person I am today.

What’s been your proudest squash achievement so far?

My proudest squash achievement so far was playing for the U.S. Junior Team against Canada in the 2018 Battle of the Border, which we won!

What have been the best and worst parts of playing squash on the West Coast?

One of the best parts about playing squash on the West Coast is that the environment is very friendly and laid-back

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(866) 431-2335 | wardj@stifel.com first quarterfinal of the season. While I have probably had more important matches since then, that win signified that I could compete with the best in my age group.

What are you looking forward to most about playing college squash? compared to the East Coast. I think this easy-going environment was very conducive to my development as a player. One of the worst parts is that most all of the major junior tournaments are on the East Coast.

Almost every month during the school year I had to take a five-hour flight to compete.

In your opinion, how does U.S. Squash compete on an international level?

An issue that I see in the United States is that squash courts are typically found in private clubs and thus are not very accessible to the general population. Because of the limited accessibility of the sport, I think squash misses out on a huge pool of athletically gifted kids that this country has to offer. In order for us to compete more successfully on an international level, I think the sport must be able to draw on a larger group of juniors and can only do so with greater access to the sport.

Do you have an all-time favorite match as a player?

One of the better matches I have played was during the second round of the Massachusetts Junior Championship tour, in the BU17 division, where I beat the number-two player in the country to reach my

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Because squash is an individual sport, I have not had many chances to play on a team and am often left to deal with the stresses of competition on my own. I am excited to play squash at Princeton because I will not have to be in those situations on my own anymore.

What will you miss most about MAC and Portland?

I will miss the Exercise and Conditioning Room and the trainers, who are always incredibly friendly and willing to help.

I will definitely miss the moderate weather and nature-filled environment of the PNW. I am not a huge fan of the humid summers and bitter-cold winters on the East Coast!

You have 30 seconds to convince a stranger why they should try squash, what do you say?

Regardless of your fitness level, squash is a great workout that allows you to apply hand-eye coordination, tactics and athleticism. If you want to change up your workout from a monotonous 30-minute run on the treadmill, give squash a shot, and I’m sure you won’t be disappointed.

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That’s what I’m calling my 13-pound weight gain between March 16, when we closed, and June 2, when I came back into the club to get ready for reopening.

Too many hours sitting in Zoom meetDarrell ings. Too many trips Duvauchelle to the refrigerator FITNESS MANAGER for a quick snack between meetings.

Too much time only wearing pants with elastic waistbands. I thought my years of training as a fitness professional might afford me a little more body awareness, but clearly, I’d let other matters take priority over my health.

This serves as a great reminder that life can be full of starts and stops, and even when we dig ourselves into a hole, a 13-pound hole in my case, all it takes is a few behavioral changes to get back on track. With the club reopening, we can now implement some of the changes that may have been missing from our routines for the past few months.

But for now, working out in weight rooms around the globe is not what it used to be. Reservations to get in, face masks, and constant cleaning protocols have caused many to question if it’s worth all the hassle and risk. Of course, that question can only be answered by each individual.

For those who do choose to use the club, please know that staff is working harder than ever to mitigate the risk of working out in public, and is creating motivating experiences for our members at a time filled with fear and paranoia.

Whenever you do return, please remember to be aware of others’ sensitivity levels regarding distancing and cleanliness. It might seem awkward at first, but please have patience as we slowly advance through the phases and, hopefully, someday return to “normal.” On that day, perhaps I’ll be wearing pants without an elastic waistband.

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Pieces of fitness equipment removed from the Exercise and Conditioning Room, Small Weight Room, Ledge and Spin Studio to conform to social distancing protocols

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Getting to the Core of Low-Back Pain One of the most common physical problems, for athletes and non-athletes, is low-back pain. As one ages, it’s not enough to simply rely on a couple ibuprofen.

Recovery takes longer and may necessitate some physical therapy. While the aging process can’t be stopped, there are exercises to help mitigate it.

In the May issue of Handball magazine, orthopedic surgeon and handball player Dr. Bob Snyder emphasizes that playing handball, or any other sport, without devoting some time to strengthening and stretching the low back is inviting trouble.

He notes that there are many popular lowback exercises, and recommends two that can form a basis for an individualized lowback routine.

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Stomach crunches are great core strenghteners.

Stomach crunch. This exercise helps strengthen the abdomen, or core. Shoulders and neck are stationary and move together. Back remains flat.

Shoulders rise four to six inches off floor.

Work up to 100 repetitions.

Hamstring stretch. The hamstrings are large muscles and require a large force over time to stretch adequately. Lying in a doorway with your knees straight, place the heel of one foot as high on the door frame as you can, keeping the back on the floor.

Hold this for a few minutes to allow the muscle to stretch. Then, scoot closer to the door and repeat. Keep the knee straight.

After one side, repeat for the other.

1. Examine pre-match mindset Take a moment before leaving for the courts to think about your tennis. Put personal and work issues aside. Nothing can be done about those things while you are on the court. Forget about them, and prepare to enjoy your time playing.

2. Focus on the warm-up The match starts during warm-up, if not before.

Begin by focusing on yourself, not your opponent. Watch the ball. Move your feet. Try to feel the rhythm of movement and striking the ball. Feeling good about how you are striking the ball is the start to playing a good match.

3. Start strong The old saying “It is not how you start, but how you finish,” is important, but a poor start can derail a game before you get going. Start with big, safe targets. Swing, but leave plenty of margin for error. Start playing highpercentage tennis. If you are feeling the ball well, go for a little more. If you aren’t playing well, keep the big targets and try and play yourself to a better level.

4. Remove the net from the equation No, don’t take the net down. Simply aim higher. A ball high over the net has a chance of landing, in or the call being missed by the opponent.

5. Think about it What do you do well on the court? What is your best shot or pattern? How can you maximize your strengths? Sometimes, taking a moment to analyze what is occurring on the court is all that is needed to see the path forward.

6. Pay attention to patterns All players have patterns or shots they fall back on when under duress. See if you can recognize an opponent’s patterns and use their strengths against them.

Everyday can’t be your best day on the court. Playing better by the end of the match — even on off days — can be a victory all its own.

—Head Coach Paul Reber

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Play Pickleball Outside!

Painting of MAC’s outdoor pickleball court was completed the first week of June. The court, located on the top floor of the Parking Structure, is the club’s first permanent pickleball facility.

The colors were decided by MAC’s Pickleball Advisory Group, which has been the driving force behind the growth of the sport at the club.

Reservations for the outdoor pickleball court can be made at themac.com.

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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 information about the program and to submit mileage, please contact Claire Galton at galtoncc@gmail.com.

Mileage as of May 31 Ann Blume, 830 Hal Broughton, 25,236 Sally Broughton, 18,584 Ann Durfee, 43,704 Norm Frink, 4,839 Claire Galton, 41,372 Shannon Leonetti, 80,502 Harriet Maizels, 22,998 Tom Neilsen, 2,395 Linda Opray, 19,145 Dee Poujade, 9,966 Nancy Sergeant, 26,837 Carrie Stucky, 25,603 Barbara Wetzel, 25,090

MAC High School Yearbook This year is one for the history books. For high school seniors, there will be a blank spot in their own personal histories where standard graduation ceremonies were supposed to go.

In an effort to celebrate all that junior club members have accomplished throughout their scholastic careers, from athletics to academics, The Winged M offers the following tribute. Think of it as an extra yearbook to make up for not being able to sign each other’s actual yearbooks.

Here’s to you, graduated MAC seniors!

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Beaverton High School

Beaverton High School

Benjamin Fernando

Steven Sloop

Benjamin played varsity for four years and basketball freshman and sophomore year. He enjoys working out with his friends.

Steven completed the Marketing Pathway at Beaverton High School, ran his own media company and online clothing boutique, and played varsity basketball for three years.

San Diego State University

Loyola University Chicago, business/marketing

Central High School

Cleveland High School

International School of Beaverton

George Munro

Sophia Pizzuti

Jonathan Westlake

George is on the autism spectrum and has been a special needs student for his entire school career. It is an extraordinary accomplishment that he graduated with a high school diploma.

Sophia has been a member of the MAC Competitive Dance Company since fifth grade. This past year she earned a High Gold and a tap scholarship from JUMP Dance Convention. This summer, she qualified for Nationals with the NY City Dance Alliance, which was, unfortunately, cancelled.

Member of the National Honor Society, Math National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society. Founder of Cookies and Christ, a school religious club, ASB treasurer, MAC club swimmer, varsity high school swimming team captain — voted MVP and Most Inspiring, varsity high golf team member and recipient of TCU Dean’s Scholarship award.

He will continue his education with vocational studies.

Loyola Marymount University

Texas Christian University Honors College

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Lincoln High School

Lincoln High School

Jackson Lee

Haley Anna Kekow

Jackson served as a captain on this year’s Mock Trial Team, was a member of the Constitution Team, which placed second nationally, played varsity soccer and graduated as a full IB diploma student.

Haley is a member of the National Honor Society and a nationally recognized competitive dancer.

Chapman University, BFA and BS

Amherst College

Lincoln High School

Lincoln High School

Jackson Posey

Joseph Andersen

Jackson spent his senior year on the yearbook staff, the racquetball team and cheering on his Cardinal teams as school mascot. In his free time, he plays and teaches the guitar.

The IB graduate ran cross country and track & field and was a varsity swimmer. He was also part of Post 58, and an active volunteer at the Blanchet House and St Mary’s Cathedral Hospitality Committee.

Oregon State University

University of Oregon Honors College

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Jesuit High School

Jesuit High School

Oregon Episcopal School

Connor Fadden

Everett Eisner

Harper Hummelt

Connor became the one-man Jesuit racquetball team competing in league matches and state and national high school championships. This year, he won the Men’s Level B at the John Pelham Memorial Tournament of Champions. Also a member of the National Honor Society and Robotics Team captain.

Due to COVID-19, a lot of senior activities did not happen, including varsity lacrosse.

Finished senior year online and received good grades.

Senior year highlights included the soccer team’s annual beach trip; homecoming games against Catlin Gabel; participating in the Oregon Girls Sports Leadership Summit; cheering for the boys’ basketball team, which won its first-ever state championship; pre-season lacrosse; and circling back to take semester electives from her favorite teachers.

Washington State University

St. Louis University, aerospace engineering

Stanford University

Sunset High School

Wilson High School

Halle Dixon

Tate DeCarlo

Halle finished her eighth year in all-star competitive cheer at Oregon Dream Teams. She was planning to compete at the Worlds and Summit Cheer events in Orlando before COVID hit and they were cancelled. She was in leadership at Sunset and a member of the National Society of High School Scholars.

Tate maintained a higher than 3.75 GPA throughout high school. He was a leader on the varsity track team and headed the pole vault squad.

Oregon State University

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University of Puget Sound, business leadership program

Wilsonville High School

Frank M. Cooper Earned All-League Honorable Mention for Outside Linebacker and was a scholar athlete.

Linfield University, playing football and studying business or physical therapy

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Gourmet kitchen, big screen TV, oversized hot tub, spacious deck, bikes. 503-2462601 or Byron@AdvancedMedSystems.net BLACK BUTTE RANCH – GM 43, 5 bed, 3 bath, Chris 503-309-8959 SUNRIVER – Fremont Crossing, 2,200+, 3 BR, 3.5 BA, 2 masters, slps 8, all amenities, access to The Cove, Sage Springs. Hot tub, p-pong, bikes, no smkg/pets. 503-706-8886.

SUNRIVER – Quelah 3 BR, 2 BA, private pool, spa & tennis courts. 503-892-9993.

DCCA #762.

BBR LUXURY – GM 143; 4 BR’s, incl 2 Suites; borders Nat’l Forest; 5 min bike to GM Rec Ctr; 2 fplcs; 2 fam rooms on main floor; sleeps 8; large decks. Sun-Sun in June, July and August. No pets.

Call Ken 503-887-5172

MAUI MAALAEA SURF – KIHEI – Exquisitely furnished beachfront condo.

Sandy beaches, swimming pool, tennis.

2 masters, 2 BA, townhome. Questions, rates & availability – contact: ted@haltonco.com, www.haltonmauicondo.com International PARIS APARTMENT – At Notre Dame.

Elegant 2 BR, 2 BA, in the heart of Paris.

PROVENCE house 4 bedrooms. Amazing views. 503-227-3722.

What will you find?

The Winged M classifieds inspire members to use your services, buy your stuff, or rent your vacation home.

Don’t miss the opportunity to place your ad today!

BLACK BUTTE RANCH – exec home for rent. Sleeps 8. On the big meadow, with huge views of 4 cascade mountains, grazing horses and amazing wildlife from every room. rcurtis2175@gmail.com Coastal OCEANFRONT HIGHLANDS AT GEARHART Gated area. No smoking.

No pets. 503-688-6867.

GEARHART – Beautiful and spacious 4 BR, 3 BA, sleeps 8+. Near beach, park, golf, tennis. Gourmet kitchen, TV room, Wi-Fi, great deck/yard. jim@whittgroup.com 503-292-4000, www.gearharthouse.com Hawaii KONA, HAWAII – Lovely oceanfront 1 BR condo. Tennis, oceanside pool/spa.

Great view. 503-780-3139. For photos, email: nanevin@aol.com

2020 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES Member rate $10.75 per line Member business rate $19.50 per line Non-member rate $19.50 per line To advertise contact Marketing Manager Kelly Robb at 503-517-7223 or krobb@themac.com JULY 2020

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B E IN TH E K N O W A B O U T

VIRT UAL O F F E R IN G S MAC is creating new virtual experiences to keep members connected and engaged.

Check out the following channels for content that adds value to every membership:

WEBSITE

The MAC@Home page has links to workout videos, upcoming virtual events, and recipes, with more to come!

EMAIL GROUPS

Members can choose from dedicated interest groups, such as Dining, Junior & Family, and Fitness & Exercise, and receive the information that matters most to them.

After logging in at themac.com, email preferences can be updated on the My Interests page, which is on the left-hand side of the My Membership page.

FACEBOOK GROUPS

Connect with other members via private MAC groups at facebook.com/ MultnomahAthleticClub. Click “Join” for the group(s) that are of interest. A group administrator then verifies MAC membership status.

INSTAGRAM

Follow Multnomah Athletic Club and stay connected.

VIMEO

From tennis techniques and wellness challenges to MAC Story Time, watch the latest club-created videos at vimeo.com/wingedm.

LINKEDIN

Join MACNet, the club’s Professional Business Networking Group.

Questions on navigating these channels can be directed to At Your Service: email atyourservice@themac.com.

CREATING HOPE AND FUNDING SCIENCE

THANKS TO ALL WHO STUCK WITH US.

Thanks to generous friends of Providence Cancer Institute, the coronavirus didn’t stop our annual Creating Hope fundraiser.

Your gifts are creating hope for people with cancer and supporting scientific discoveries.

To date, you have raised over $625,000 for Providence cancer research.

In this extraordinary time, we couldn’t be more grateful. Thank you!

THANKS TO THOSE WHO JOINED PROVIDENCE IN FIGHTING COVID-19 Also, amazing people and organizations have stepped forward to help Providence fight COVID-19, providing over $2.6 million for COVID-related equipment, testing and research efforts. Even more gave generous in-kind support for our front-line employees.

Each gift makes a difference in the lives of our patients and employees.

You are our heroes!

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