FALL 2015
VILLAGE HEALTH CLUBS & SPAS
AARON DC Ranch Fitness Director
COREY Gainey Fitness Director
LIA
Camelback Fitness Director
JUSTUS Ocotillo Fitness Director
TABLE of CONTENTS
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Get Motivated Sculpting the Village Experience Up and Coming Focus on KIds We’ll Help You Unwind I’ll Drink to That Evolution of Pilates Stay Motivated in the Water Try Winter Squash Why Yoga Top Ten Ways to Align Your Yoga Fall into Proper Nutrition Best. Self. Ever. Focus on Members Social Spot + Membership
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MEET your MANAGERS CAROL NALEVANKO President, Village Health Clubs & Spas cnalevanko@dmbclubs.com RICK ERDENBERGER Vice President, Village Health Clubs & Spas; General Manager, Ocotillo Village rerdenberger@dmbclubs.com JOHN SMALLFIELD General Manager, Camelback Village Racquet & Health Club jsmallfield@dmbclubs.com JIM KRIMBILL General Manager, DC Ranch Village Health Club & Spa jkrimbill@dmbclubs.com GREG NAKAGAWA General Manager, Gainey Village Health Club & Spa gnakagawa@dmbclubs.com
IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO KEEP A VILLAGE CLEAN AND HEALTHY A new busy season is upon us. If you were one who spent the summer elsewhere, welcome back! If you were one who remained in the Valley for the summer, welcome to cooler weather!
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Personal trainers from Camelback, DC Ranch and Gainey Village (see page 6).
As our clubs get busier, the effort to keep them clean, healthy, and safe becomes greater, too. We will continue to properly staff the locker rooms, work out areas, and the clubs in general, but we need a little help from our friends—you, the Village members.
Possibly the best things about the Village are the relationships we build with each other— Member to Member, Staff to Staff, and Member to Staff.
Where we need your help is in the area of common courtesy. When you finish your cardio workout, wipe off your hard-earned sweat for the next victim of that never-ending treadmill. We have gym wipes conveniently located throughout our workout areas just for this purpose.
I hope you take my words in the spirit in which they were written; encouraging respect for each other in this unusual and wonderful culture we know as The Village.
In the locker rooms, take your towels with you when leaving the shower, and toss them in the bins when you leave your locker area. While we have staff stationed in the locker rooms, the next member to use the area you just left may beat our staff there.
GENERAL MANAGER, CAMELBACK VILLAGE
In the sink and vanity areas the same courtesies apply. You never know—the next Village member to use that sink could be your next client or business partner. This kind of article is always a tricky one to write. It can easily come off as preachy or condescending. Fortunately, as General Manager of the Camelback Village for over ten years now, I have gotten to know many of you, and I know that most of you share the views I’ve expressed above.
John Smallfield jsmallfield@dmbclubs.com
CAMELBACK
GAINEY
DC RANCH
OCOTILLO
smcgann@dmbclubs.com (Gainey)
rkinney@dmbclubs.com (Ocotillo)
4444 e. camelback rd. phoenix, arizona 85018 phone: 602.840.6412 fax: 602.852.0411 18501 n. thompson peak pkwy. scottsdale, arizona 85255 phone: 480.502.8844 fax: 480.515.5521
7477 e. doubletree ranch rd. scottsdale, arizona 85258 phone: 480.609.6979 fax: 480.609.6976 4200 s. alma school rd. chandler, arizona 85248 phone: 480.656.0045 fax: 480.579.2930
Send comments, submissions and advertising inquiries to: jbuterbaugh@dmbclubs.com (Camelback)
tclark@dmbclubs.com (DC Ranch)
your resort
EVERY DAY holiday
CLUB HOURS Thanksgiving: 5 am – 2 pm Christmas Eve: 5 am – 4 pm Christmas Day: Closed New Year’s Eve: Regu lar Open ing Hours, Closing at 4 pm New Year’s Day: 10 am – 4 pm
HIKE
Out on the deck at The Peaks resort, ready to head out to go hiking!
Colorful Colorado
Close to 40 Village members and guests went on the Summer Telluride Trip, July 30 – August 2. The waterfalls at the end of the Bear Creek hike were beautiful.
Members make it to Blue Lake on the Bridal Falls hike in Telluride. Members really enjoyed the Jeep Tour excursion.
Camelback Squash Open Tournament
Village members enjoy a good stretch and good food during the Camelback Open Squash Tournament held Labor Day weekend.
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SWINGERS
your resort
EVERY DAY
J ohn Ballard on the run course at the Mountain Man Half Iron Distance Triathlon in Flagstaff, AZ.
TRIATHLON
Ready to Run?
Triathletes have been busy racing all over the US and the world this summer as they prepare for major fall races. We had a great group race the 70.3 and World Championship 70.3 races in Austria back in August; congrats to Preston Miller and Mary Jorden for securing a spot in the 2016 70.3 World Championships. They will join Village member Dwight Lundell in Australia next year for Worlds. The Ironman World Championships on October 10th will host Village members Janie White, Erica McClurg, Dwight Lundell, and Sharon Johnston. This 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and 26.2 mile run showcases the best of the best every year. Big congrats to all who qualified! Many are preparing for two popular Ironman races closer to home: Ironman Florida November 7th and Ironman Arizona Nov 15th; both flat and fast courses; you’ll see many triathletes spending lots of hours riding along the Beeline and Sonoran Parkway, preparing for their big day. The DC Ranch Village hosted our 2nd Annual Kids Triathlon September 27th, with a clinic the day before, consisting of a 25 – 100-yard pool swim, 2-mile bike ride and 1/2-mile run. Look for the Gainey Village to host a kids triathlon and clinic in the spring of 2016. We will host the casual and fun 16th Annual Jingle Bell Triathlon at the Gainey Village this December (date TBD). Join us this year for a little twist—reverse order: run, bike, swim. Look for flyers with all the information in early November. For more information on all things triathlon, contact Village Triathlon Coordinator Abby Luedecke, aluedecke@dmbclubs.com
C hristina Spetzler competing in the Mountain Man Half Iron Distance Triathlon in Flagstaff, AZ.
+ W ednesday Morning Track Workout at 5:30 am at Chaparral High School year round; all levels welcome.
MOVE
Ladies Boot Camp
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Over 250 Camelback members got their sweat on in our Pre-Season Tennis Boot Camp in early September.
+ D C Ranch Members and guests enjoy the pool and barbecue on Memorial Day.
SPLASH Memorial
Day
With the fantastic setup we enjoy by our pools, they are the best places to have some kid-friendly pool parties! Many of our families joined us this summer to hang out by the pool with fellow members and their families. We supplied the pool toys and refreshments. All you had to do was have fun! Look for these parties again next summer on Memorial Day, the 4th of July, and Labor Day too!
GOLF Summer
Golf League
The 2015 Village Summer Golf League at Gainey Ranch Golf Club was a huge hit. Between 22 and 36 players showed up each week during the 10-week league.
T he warm
temperatures didn’t keep members from playing in the Summer Golf League. The Downside Risk restaurant offered Village Summer Golf League members great food and drink specials after golf league on Tuesdays.
MEET SARAH WAITE One of the newest members of The Village team and the editor and creator of Chalkboard Nails, Sarah is just a gal who loves doing her nails, and yours! She appreciates all styles of nail art, from wild to refined, and enjoys keeping up with the latest trends in nails. She has always been interested in the creative arts, earning her BFA in Photography in 2010. Her journey into nail art and blogging began in July 2011, when she saw a leopard print nail art tutorial and just had to try it herself. She has such a special place in her heart and a huge talent for the nail industry and for providing unparalleled service to guests of The Spa at Camelback Village. We are very fortunate to have her. Her blog, ChakboardNails.com, has been featured on The Today Show, in NAILgasm: The Nail Art Documentary, Nail It! Magazine, Redbook Magazine, and more. Be certain to come in and meet Sarah. She is here every Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Saturday, and books up quickly already. Call 602.553.4917 to book your appointment today.
getting
MOTIVATED
WITH A VILLAGE PERSONAL TRAINER
This article All four Village Health Clubs have a great group was provided of personal trainers, who work with their members by MMPR individually or in small groups, and create a customized workout plan and schedule for their clients. Personal training can assist with losing those pesky extra pounds, recovering from an injury, or training for a fitness challenge, such as a marathon or triathlon. Our personal trainers have a variety of different backgrounds, including former NCAA Division I athletes, triathletes, former Olympic weightlifters, high school coaches, and much more. Each Club’s fitness director creates a great team of specialists who focuses on developing effective fitness programs for Village members. Village trainers are the most highly educated and motivated health experts in their field, and all hold four-year degrees in exercise science, physiology, or
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meet THE NEWEST PERSONAL TRAINING TEAM AT
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kinesiology. Village trainers also hold the best certifications in the world, including those recognized by IHRSA (International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association), in personal training. Personal training keeps you motivated, focused, and committed to your goals, and helps you make the most of your time at the Village. It is also great for those who need a little extra motivation during their workout or for those who want to have a customized personal training regimen. Other benefits of personal training include creating benchmarks, such as body composition analysis and overall strength, throughout their training program to help them reach their ultimate fitness goals. Among the many training services available to members at the Village are: functional and youth programs, sports-specific conditioning, and heart rate training.
Ryan Udarbe
PERSONAL TRAINING
@OCOTILLO
The 2012 release of the American College of Sports Medicine survey on exercise trends saw bodyweight training break into the top 10, and now bodyweight training and high intensity interval training came in as two of the top 5. These training programs have proven to be highly effective for improving overall muscular strength and endurance as well as improving aerobic and metabolic function. Ocotillo Village looks to continue these trends with our two new programs, MoveStrong:Core60 and V-Fitt.
MOVESTRONG AT THE VILLAGE CORE60: High intensit y strength and conditioning small group training that is challen ging , highly effective and ever changing. Village CORE60 coaches will create a fully integrat ed program focused on CORE fundamentals to buil d strength and endurance while improving aerobic and metabolic function, increase lean mu scle mass and shed unwanted pounds. 60 min. fully integrated trai
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Pre and Post Body Comp Ana lysis, TRX, Bosu, Ket tlebells, Body Weight Exe rcises, Plyometics, Cardio, Adaptive Power Inte rval Training. For additional information contact Ocotillo Village Fitness Dire ctor Justus Miller at jmiller@ dmbclubs.com.
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Justus Miller Ocotillo Village Fitness Director jmiller@dmbclubs.com
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D esert Dreamer, by David Phelps
the SCULPTING VILLAGE EXPERIENCE The Village experience is about more than just working out. It begins with carefully planned architecture, welcoming interiors, and state-of-theart equipment to bring wellness to body, mind, and soul—whether it be in the spa or on a treadmill. And what better way to greet members than with a water feature and a statue, specific and unique to each of the four Village clubs. “What started with one sculpture at our first location has turned into a tradition at all of our clubs,” said Village Health Clubs and Spas President Carol Nalevanko. “These sculptures have really become our mascots at each location. They are the first greeting that you get when you arrive. And each sculpture reflects a certain piece of that individual club.”
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I get knocked down, but I get up again As members walk up to the very first Village club, they are greeted by a boxer, who seems to be down on his luck, dropped to the ground in the midst of a fight. But, as the story goes, he won’t be down for long. The boxer sculpture at Camelback Village, titled “Dropped Antaeus,” refers to Antaeus, a figure in Greek mythology who gained strength from the ground. Its sculptor, Joe Brown (1909 – 1985), was a sculpture professor at Princeton, and a peer and
friend of DMB partner Bennett Dorrance’s father. Joe Brown gifted the sculpture to Dorrance’s father, who then gifted it to Dorrance who donated the sculpture to Camelback Village in 1990 when DMB purchased the club. Bennett set the standard for future clubs, sparking the incorporation of art into all of the Village clubs.
D ropped Antaeus, by Joe Brown
“What started with one sculpture at our first location has turned into a tradition at all of our clubs.” A Desert Oasis The “Desert Dreamer” statue that greets members as they walk up to the serene Gainey Village was designed and sculpted by David Phelps, an award-winning, internationally collected artist known for figurative artwork in bronze, cast concrete, and fabric steel that explores the deep connections between humanity and the notion of place and landscape. Like many of his sculptures, “Desert Dreamer” appears partially submerged. Its likeness is alive and cracked, reflecting the dry desert environment that surrounds it.
D ay Dreamer, by David Phelps
Phelps also created the statue at DC Ranch Village, “Day Dreamer,” in 2007 when the club was built. Surrounded by the McDowell Mountains, “Day Dreamer” depicts a woman floating effortlessly in water, reminding visitors to ease into relaxation as they enter this positive space for growth. The sculptor uses his surroundings and connection with nature to inspire his work and evoke introspection, contemplation, and meditation. “I grew up on a farm in the central valley of California, where the fields became an extension of oneself,” Phelps said. “I continue to live in the wide open spaces of Oklahoma where my sculptural images expand to include their environments as part of the experience.”
Reflecting our Surroundings The newest Village club was graced by its sculpture in June of 2015. “The Rower” was commissioned by the Village in collaboration with Mitchell Brown Fine Art of Paradise Valley, and was sculpted by Tucson artist Lauri Slenning. Modeled after DMB Executive Vice President Michael DeBell’s daughter Lauren, “The Rower” reflects the Village’s commitment to athletic achievement and also the scenic overlook of the lake behind the club. The college rower posed with a sleek racing scull, and was sculpted into clay to create a mold for the bronze to be hand-cast at Tucson’s Metalphysic foundry. The massive sculpture is 21 feet long, 11 feet wide, and 5 feet high, and weighs in at 1,800 pounds. While Slenning is the artist and creator, she is quick to note that her team of sculptors played a large part in the process. “In no other fine art expression does the artist rely so heavily on other craftsmen to realize the artist’s vision, essentially handing over the artwork to others,” she said.
For more information about the Village Health Clubs & Spas, visit villageclubs.com.
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“We value the entire environment from the artwork on the walls to the architecture,” Nalevanko said. “We understand how important all of the amenities and special touches are to the whole experience of the members and we believe that is what differentiates the Village Health Clubs and Spas.”
T he Rower,
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SAT, OCT 10, 10 AM – 12 PM + 6:30 – 9 PM
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D • DC Ranch G • Gainey O • Ocotillo
Carnival for kids & 6:30 – 9pm cocktail party for adults. Come on out and join us for the day-long celebration! O •
Havana Nights at Ocotillo Village
THURS, OCT 15, 6:30 – 9 PM
Grab your Fedora and white Cuban wear and experience the rhythm of Havana Nights if you dare. We’ll have plenty of rum, sugar and lime. Its Cuba Libre’s and Mojito time! Enjoy Latin Island sounds by DJ TC and a Latin dancing demo by Dance FX Studios. We request all attendees to come dressed in white Latin style vacation attire. Free for members and $20 for additional guests. Child care will not be available. Adult 21+ event. rsvp: to the Front Desk by Monday, Oct 12. G•
Fall Fitness Challenge
OCT 12 – NOV 19, 4:30 PM SHOTGUN START
Kick off the fall season with a NEW fitness playbook. Join this small-group fitness program by Oct 7 to save your spot for a fun 6-week transformation! Learn a variety of new workout styles and nutrition strategies through our well-trained personal trainers and Pilates instructors. Baseline measurements will be taken during your first and last sessions to determine the overall level of health and fitness. Contact Erica Hubber, Assistant Activities Director, at ehubber@dmbclubs.com for more information. Stay tuned for more information on our New Year Fitness Challenge starting in January!
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Learn about new classes, fitness trends, kids and family events, café samples, and spa treatments. D •
Casino Night At The Villagio
THURS, OCT 22, 6:30 – 9:30 PM
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You are invited to the BIGGEST event of the year! Enjoy gambling, live DJ, food and drinks, and the chance to win great raffle prizes! There will be a silent auction benefitting The TGen Foundation. FREE for members and one guest. Additional guests: $20 each. Child care will not be available. Must be at least 21 years old to attend. rsvp: to the front desk associate by Monday, Oct 19. D •
Village DC Ranch Farmers Market
THURS, NOV 5, 12, + 19, DEC 3, 10, 17, 24, + 31 9 AM – 1 PM
Sunset at the Village Happy Hours
3RD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH, 5:30 – 7 PM
Come and enjoy wine and light snacks with your fellow Village members. Contact Tom Clark at tclark@dmbclubs.com for additional information. G•
Member Holiday Social
THURS, DEC 10, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Come enjoy tasty hors d’oeuvres, holiday spirits, merry jingles, and good friends. Bring one guest for free. For more information, contact Shelly McGann at 480.624.9125. rsvp: to the front desk by Dec 7. Adult 21+ event. C •
Winter Wonderland Member Holiday Party
FRI, DEC 11, 6:30 – 9 PM
Come celebrate the holidays with your Village friends and family! Adult 21+ event. Contact Camelback Programs Director Judi Buterbaugh at jbuterbaugh@dmbclubs.com for more information. D •
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Open House
SUN, NOV 8, 1 – 4 PM
Member Holiday Party
THURS, DEC 17, 6:30 – 9 PM
Come celebrate the holidays with your Village friends and family! Adult 21+ event. O •
Member Holiday Party
FRI, DEC 18, 6:30 – 9 PM
Toast the holidays with your fellow Ocotillo Village friends. For more information contact Rodney Kinney, Ocotillo Village Programs Director, at rkinney@dmbclubs.com rsvp: By Dec 16, No Child Care, Adult 21+ event.
HIKES C D G O • Piestewa Peak/Circumference Trail Hike
C D G O • Holiday Hike—Tom’s Thumb (the North Side)
SAT, NOV 7, 7:15 AM
SAT, DEC 5, 7:30 AM
Join us for a scenic hike in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve up the Summit Trail and then onto the Circumference Trail. This 4-mile hike intermediate loop hike has a lot of ups and downs and will get us away from the crowds on the main trail. We will meet at Gainey Village at 7:15 am and carpool to Piestewa Peak Park (between 24th & 18th street off of Lincoln). Make sure you bring at least 48 ounces water and a bar.
Intermediate to advanced 4.5-mile hike. We will meet at the DC Ranch Village at 7:30am and carpool to the trailhead. This is an up and back hike. The rock formations and the views from the top are amazing! We will stop for breakfast afterwards and should be back to DC Ranch by Noon. You will need to bring at least 48 ounces of water and snacks for along the way. Guests are welcome. sign up: Contact Shelly McGann at 480.624.9125 or smcgann@dmbclubs.com by December 1.
We’ll go to breakfast at a fun place close to the hike and should be back to the club around 11:30 am. sign up: Contact Shelly McGann at 480.624.9125 or smcgann@dmbclubs.com by Nov 2.
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Village Ski Trip to Telluride
FEB 18 – 21
Trip includes: • 3 Nights Lodging (double occupancy) at The Peaks Resort in Mountain Village • 3 Day Lift Ticket • Roundtrip Video-Motorcoach Transportation • Rental Discounts cost: $689/double occupancy. Full amount due at sign up. Refundable if we find someone to take your place. sign up: For more information or to sign up please contact Shelly McGann at 480.624.9125 or smcgann@dmbclubs.com. Limited to 120 people.
SQUA SH Halloween Open
Sign up online. Open to all levels.
Adult Group Squash Lessons Please RSVP.
D • OCT 30 – NOV 1
C • TUES + THURS, 6 – 7 PM
G • D EC 18 – 20
D • MON, 6 – 7 PM
O • NOV 27 – 29
Private lessons, group lessons, junior clinics, and racquet sales are available. Please contact Head Squash Pro Viktor Berg for further information at Vberg@dmbclubs.com, or call him at 480.435.8971.
over the DC Ranch Village team. Camelback players include Andrew Cheney, Usman Nabi, Surya Janakeerama, Chris Corso, Mark Smith, Will Head, Bobby Bull, Henry Beam, Rico Strom and Dan Marting.
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T he Camelback Village team won the Premier Tennis League title with a 4-1 win
up and
COMING
OCOTILLO VILLAGE
RUNNING GROUPS There’s a movement that is off and running, literally. There are groups of runners, who would call themselves tribes of the running scene, who want to be part of a group that enjoys running and not necessarily a “club.” They are looking for a group of people of all levels that are bonded by sweat, endorphins, and camaraderie accompanied by a cold alcoholic (or non-alcoholic) beverage. Traditionally running clubs are concerned solely with running and, primarily, trying to have the fastest people in them. What we are trying to create with our new running series is a group that is about having fun first and foremost. The running is actually secondary. The Running Group is about supporting and helping everyone, particularly newcomers, and making sure everyone enjoys the running experience and meets great people at the same time. We think of ourselves at the Ocotillo Village Club as a social club for those who love fitness. So, with that in mind, we are launching two running series this fall. We aim to have fun first and still commit to building a positive and encouraging community of people who enjoy the camaraderie that comes with running together. For more information on both of these running series, contact Rodney Kinney, Ocotillo Village Director of Programs at rkinney@dmbclubs.com.
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1ST SUN OF EACH MONTH, OCT TO APRIL, 9 AM
We leave the Ocotillo Village with a different route and distance each time. Upon return, participants will be get a 20% discount off any breakfast or lunch item in the Cafe and Mimosa’s. If you purchase and wear the custom designed FUNday bRUNch Run Series Shirt to any of the runs, you recieve two drink tickets for any beverage of your choice. O •
Pint Club 5k Pub Run Series
TWO WEDNESDAYS A MONTH STARTING OCT 7, 5:30 PM
Twice a month the group will run from the Ocotillo Village Club to a Pub that is anywhere from a mile and a half away to four miles away. They will run together to the designated establishment, where they will recover with a beverage and head back to the Ocotillo Village about 6:45 pm. Back at Ocotillo Village Club there will be a Happy Hour on the patio til 9 pm. All are welcome. All runners will get a ticket for one drink at the pub and be entered into Happy Hour Raffle drawing. There will be drink specials, music, and bonding time with your fellow Pint Club Members. Runners may need a head lamp. All Pint Club Members are welcome to join Team Village Strava App to keep up on run miles. There will be a prize each month for the leader of the month.
Pub Run Series Schedule
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OCT 7
Garcia’s Mexican Pub
OCT 21
The Ivy’s Patio Bar
NOV 4
Zipps Sports Bar
NOV 18
The Living Room
DEC 2
Whiskey Rose
DEC 16
Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers
JAN 6
Garcia’s Mexican Pub
JAN 20
BLD
FEB 3
Rock Lobster
FEB 17
Zipps Sports Bar
MAR 2
The Ivy’s Patio Bar
MAR 16
Whiskey Rose
APRIL 6
Garcia’s Mexican Pub
APRIL 20
BLD
TENNIS C •
Village Open Fall Tennis Classic
FRI – SUN, OCT 16 – 18
This event is open to all Camelback and Village Choice members. Please contact Will White at wwhite@dmbclubs.com for more information. C •
Mercedes Holiday Tournament
WED – SUN, NOV 18 – 22
This event is open to members and non-members alike, and prize money can be won at all levels of play! Even if you don’t play, come out and enjoy the great tennis!
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PF Chang’s Rock n Roll
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Fiesta Bowl Half Marathon and 5k
SUN, JAN 17
SUN, DEC 13
Arizona Village member Discount AZFRIEND16 for $10 discount on half and full marathon. Visit www. runrocknroll.com for more information.
Discount Code NWLB, join the NWLB Fresh Hair Co-ed Team. This event runs right by the Gainey Village Health Club; flat, fast course! www.fbhalf.com
THE VILLAGE PRO SHOP
Boutique Find the unique holiday gifts and decor you, your family and your friends are dreaming about. HALLOWEEN THANKSGIVING CHRISTMAS HANUKKAH fall 2015 BET TERLIFE | 13
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focus on
KIDS
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FOR JUNIOR FITNESS
Over 10,000 Village members have decided to make physical fitness part of their daily lives to better their health and enjoy the rich and rewarding experiences each club provides. Why not get your kids into the same routine? The Village has an exciting Junior Fitness program to get them started on a path towards a healthy lifestyle. Junior Fitness is similar to our adult Group Exercise program with classes varying monthly. Classes include body conditioning, cycle, kinesis, yoga, and a junior tennis clinic. Beginning in September we’ll be offering junior kickboxing! According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children over the age of 10 should engage in moderate to vigorous aerobic physical activity for an hour a day. Muscle strengthening or resistance activities are also recommended as part of the one-hour exercise period least three days of the week. Junior Fitness is fun and social, and offers a variety of activities designed to advance and maintain the physical health of pre-teens. Here are some helpful tips for juniors to get into a regular workout routine.
Set Specific, Manageable Goals. For example, plan to exercise for 20 minutes, three times a week. And don’t forget to track your progress by writing it down. Use a Variety of Daily Reminders. Schedule your exercise sessions on your school agenda like any other assignment. Also make sure you have your gym bag in the car, or leave it next to your school books to remind you to take it with you to school. You can even come to the Village first, get your homework done and then work out! Set Up a Non-Food Reward System. To reward yourself when you accomplish one of your fitness goals— such as staying on track with your exercise for a full week or month—treat yourself to a movie, a pedicure, or an iTunes gift card. Good music will help keep you motivated throughout your workout.
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Invest in a Good Pair of Workout Shoes. Make sure they have good cushioning and arch support and feel so good that you’ll look forward to putting them on. Sales associates at many of the sporting goods stores can help you find a good pair, staying away from high-top shoes because too much ankle support over time can actually make the joints weaker. All Junior Fitness classes are open to kids between the age of 10 and 13 who are Junior Certified and on a Family Membership. Please sign your kids up for Junior Certification at the front desk. Once kids are Junior Certified they will be able to enjoy the privilege of being a Junior Member and become part of the Village…where everyone wants to join and nobody wants to leave. Kim Miller, Youth Services Director, DC Ranch Village kmiller@dmblcubs.com
OCOTILLO Family Fun Night
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2ND FRIDAY EACH MONTH, 5:30 – 8 PM, AT THE POOL
OCT 12 – DEC 5
Family games, crafts, and dinner provided.
Set up with age, strength, and skills specific to each athlete. Each class will be based on the color of ball used—Red, Orange, Green, or Yellow. For schedule and prices contact Josh Bates at jbates@dmbclubs.com.
OCT 9, NIGHT ON THE GLOW NOV 13, FALL APPLE FESTIVAL DEC 11, SNOW DAY family of 3: fm: $10; s c: $15;
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Group Swim Lessons
OCT 12 – DEC 5
Parents Night Out
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1ST + 3RD FRIDAY EACH MONTH, 5:30 – 9:30 PM, AT KIDS CLUB, AGES 8 WEEKS TO 9 YRS
Activities, crafts, movie, and dinner provided. OCT 2, TUMBLING TERRORS OCT 16, GLOW IN THE DARK NOV 6, TURKEY TUMBLERS NOV 20, APPLE HARVEST DEC 4, WINTER TUMBLE DEC 18, CAMP OUT
Times will vary, contact Rodney Kinney at rkinney@dmbclubs.com for more information. PARENT/TOT
Teaches important water acclimation and survival techniques to parents and infants. Instruction begins at age 6 months and the parent will be in the water with the child. LEVEL 1 4 Classes – $65 plus tax
20 and $15 for each additional child 22 and $18 for each additional child
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Classes are designed to gently acclimate the students to submerge their faces in the water and also to address survival and safety issues. Level 1 begins at age 2 (no exceptions). LEVEL 2 4 Classes – $65 plus tax
4TH FRIDAY EACH MONTH, 6 – 9 PM, AT KIDS CLUB, AGES 10 – 13
Classes are for students who are comfortable with their faces in the water and can kick a few feet without aid.
Social get-together with games and activities.
LEVEL 3 4 Classes – $65 plus tax
Village Juniors Night
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Classes are for students who can swim unaided and are ready to learn breathing and stroke skills. Private Swim Lessons also offered. See the Programs Director for more information.
Free and $7 for guests. 15 for family of 3 and $2 for each additional child
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YOUTH ATHLETES ACADEMY The new Youth Athletes Academy at Ocotillo Village is a sports-specific training that can be adapted to any type of sport including football, track, soccer, baseball, and more. The program is to help young athletes not only get moving and exercising, but also improve performance and athletic ability through speed, coordination, and agility drills. For more information contact Tyler Rosenfield at trosenfield@dmbclubs.com. Coach Tyler Rosenfield has a B.A. in Sports Administration and Exercise Science from Adams State University. Coach Tyler also played college football at Scottsdale Community College and Adams State University while attending school. Coach Tyler enjoys all different types of sports and making sure youth members are provided with the best sports-specific training.
Camelback Village
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Lari Miracle, Youth Services Director
Kim Miller, Youth Services Director
Kristin Bullock, Youth Services Director
Marcia Leach, Youth Services Director
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kmiller@dmbclubs.com
kbullock@dmbclubs.com
mleach@dmblcubs.com
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UNWIND
Spa
sational
NEW HAPPENINGS
AT THE VILLAGE SPAS!
WHAT’S NEW
THE SPA AT DC RANCH VILLAGE INTRACEUTICALS PROFESSIONAL GRADE SKIN CARE Intraceuticals treatments and professional grade skin care combine powerful anti-aging ingredients, vitamins, antioxidants, and multi-weight hyaluronic acid to dramatically transform the look and feel of your skin. We offer three new treatments with the line: REJUVENATE Perfect for any skin type. You will see instant visible results during this cooling, calming treatment. 60 minute services available $165 OPULENCE Ideal for uneven, dull, spotty skin tone. Brightens and smoothes the look of the skin. 60 minute services available $165 ATOXELENE A targeted treatment to smooth the appearance of expression lines and wrinkles. Firms, lifts, and plumps the appearance of wrinkles. 30 minute services available $65
DOTERRA PEDICURE The AromaTouch Technique incorporates simple foot techniques with the power of essential oils to create a powerful whole-body wellness experience. It seeks to address four systemic constants that are present in daily life and which may serve as limiting factors in health: stress, immunity, the inflammatory response, and autonomic imbalance. 60 minute services available $65
LIVING PROOF PERFECT HAIR DAY Living Proof is where beauty meets brilliant science. Founded by world-class biotech scientists and beauty experts with one simple ambition: challenge conventional wisdom to solve your toughest beauty problems. Using technology originating from MIT, they invent and patent new molecules that have never been used in beauty before. With over 45 awards to date, this company continues to develop innovative solutions that change the way our hair behaves, revolutionizing the world of beauty. For head-turning, bliss-creating, confidence-boosting results, they stop at nothing to create products that keep their promise. And the only one who can prove it is you. You are the living proof.
HAIR TO FIT
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YOUR ACTIVE LIFE Blow dry bars are the latest craze; they take the work out of blow drying while you enjoy a shampoo and scalp massage. Every one of our Village Salons offers a shampoo, condition, and blow dry style. The Spa at Ocotillo Village offers the newest Moroccanoil Stylescapes Collection where you choose one of four fabulous styles. If you want something a little more permanent we have a smoothing and straightening treatment. Depending on which Village you visit, we offer a Keratin or Brazilian Blow Out option. It can be a wonderful solution to curly, frizzy, or hard-to-style hair, making it easier to go from shower to style with no effort. We also use one of the most luxurious products in the industry, ORIBE, for our hair services. We have many options that can take your active lifestyle to the next level!
The Village Spas take great care in recruiting only the best service providers in the industry to assure you receive exceptional spa and salon services. Whether you are looking for a quick manicure, a full day of relaxation or a specific therapeutic treatment, we have the diverse staff to ensure your expectations are exceeded.
WHY MASSAGE
IS SO IMPORTANT…
People are moving toward improving their quality of life in areas that may have been previously overlooked. Since you’ve joined the Village, you are probably one of those people who understands that to have true quality of life you need balance. The Village tries to bring balance by offering things that improve your physical, social, and mental well-being. We all know it’s important to exercise, get enough sleep, and eat right, but just as important is taking care of that body after exercise. By now everyone has heard of the benefits of massage. It is relaxing; reduces stress, anxiety, and depression; can lower blood pressure; can decrease pain; and can even improve the quality of your sleep. For people who work out, play sports, and/or exercise on a regular basis, massage is the other leg of the stool to creating that balance. Not everyone may be aware of all it can do to improve your body and sports performance. Here are just some of the benefits of massage to the active person. ∂ Reduces muscle tension
ENHANCED MASSAGE EXPERIENCES BEGIN IN OCTOBER The Village Spas have partnered with Themae, a popular Parisian Spa, to bring you a new menu of Specialty Massages. Themae trainers have come from France to work with our team to develop these enhanced experiences that combine modalities from around the world to address specific conditions. Seven new services, each with origins in a different part of the world, range from Asian energy work to muscle and sports therapies. We are even adding a New Mom Massage, specifically geared to address post pregnancy issues. Treatments begin and end with a ceremonial gong. An aromatic spritz fills the air and a relaxing foot scrub accompanies each treatment.
∂ Increases range of motion ∂ Supports the recovery of your heart rate after high-intensity exercise ∂ Decreases muscle stiffness and fatigue after exercise ∂ Reduces swelling ∂ Reduces breathing pattern disorders ∂ Decreases delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) ∂ Improves your exercise performance
The relaxing or energizing rituals that are a part of each service combine with very specific techniques performed by our expert therapists, who will provide you with an experience truly unique to The Spas at the Village.
∂ Improves soft tissue function ∂ C an help prevent injuries when massage is received regularly
GAINEY SPA BAR Over the past several months an entirely new Spa Bar Menu has been created, with several new services including NuFace, Oxygen treatments, and Micro-needling. A new package called “Pick Two” combines any two of these advanced treatments for $195. Stop by the Spa for a consultation! Continue to keep an eye out for the Gainey Spa Bar facial specials that are being performed each month.
HOLIDAY GIFT CARDS The perfect gift this holiday season. Gift cards may be purchased at the spa desk or on-line at villageclubs.com.
For October we are featuring Almond and Mineral Treatment with Your Choice of Microderm or Dermaplane. The finely crushed almonds in this treatment gently exfoliate to uncover soft, gorgeous looking skin. Combine that with paprika and ground ivy, and you’ll be left with a rosy looking complexion. No downtime. Leave with instant results! Add on: • Microneedling to increase your results! $75 ($150 value) • Reflexology to relax while getting your treatment. $40 ($60 value) Only $125 45 minutes (regularly $195)
THE SPA AT CAMELBACK VILLAGE
THE SPA AT DC RANCH VILLAGE
THE SPA AT GAINEY VILLAGE
THE SPA AT OCOTILLO VILLAGE
602.553.4917
480.515.5522
480.609.6980
480.579.2940
Carrie Sotebeer, Spa Director
Constance McCarty, Spa Director
Kirk Gregor, Spa Director
Margo Altman, Spa Director
say
HELLO When people ask me what it’s like to be a bartender at a health club,
I TELL THEM IT’S GREAT because everyone’s a regular.
I’LL
DRINK
TO THAT
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As the head bartender of Camelback’s V Lounge, Ricky Martin may just have the best Village job ever. Born and raised in Phoenix, Ricky grew up as a Village member. While pursuing his degree in tourism and hospitality from ASU, he started working for the Club in 2009. He started out in the café, moved to the front desk, and then took over the bar four years ago. “That’s when I really discovered what a people person I am,” Ricky says. “At first I was a little intimidated, but I soon settled in and really started enjoying the interaction.”
Since most Village members see their time in the V Lounge as part of a well-rounded, active lifestyle, Ricky hasn’t been called upon to break up any bar fights. “I’ve had to cut people off once in a while and call a few cabs, but it’s all been pretty minor stuff,” he says. We met with Ricky at 4:00 p.m. on a Friday afternoon, before the regulars started coming in for the evening.
the village: What’s it like having such a high-profile job at the Village? ricky martin: It’s great because I meet so many of the members, and the ones who want to hang out and have a few beers or a glass of wine after a tennis match or something are pretty cool. I’ve become good friends with some of the members. I’ll go out to dinner or play golf with people I’ve met here, and sometimes I’ll get hired to work a party at someone’s house. Is there a downside? Well, it can be hard to get a workout in because I know so many people and they often want to talk! How do you handle that? When I do get a chance to work out, I’ll go to the Gainey Club to shoot some hoops or do a little lifting. What sort of things do you like to do? I like to hike, play golf and go snowboarding. I do a trip every year around the Sundance film festival with some buddies, and I’ve been on the Telluride trip with the Village. I go to Sunrise and Snow Bowl a lot, and I’ll hike Camelback whenever I get a chance or go out to places like Humphreys Peak. As for golf, I’ve got a tournament coming up and I like to play at Papago, the Phoenician, the Biltmore and Talking Stick. Have you always been pretty active? Yeah. I played baseball for a couple of years at Phoenix College before I transferred to ASU, and then I really got into golf, which I had actually started playing as a little kid. What’s your handicap? I’m about a six. They say that bartenders are good psychologists. Do you ever have to help anyone drown their sorrows? No, it’s a different situation at the V Lounge. No one gets too personal here because everyone knows each other. And they’re all here to have a good time. In what other ways is the V Lounge not like a typical bar? Unlike most bars, we’re busiest on Tuesday through Thursday nights from about 7:00 – 10:00. Friday is always my slowest night. Things get really busy once the tennis leagues start going in the fall, and on days when there’s a racquetball tournament. Those guys really like to drink! Another great thing about the V Lounge is that we never have to worry about how much product we’re moving. It’s all about providing great service to our members. And we can really listen to them about what kinds of beer and wine we should carry. In that sense, it’s a lot less commercial than other places. Are the members good tippers? Overall, they really are. My best tip was $100 on a one-beer tab. Now, we’ve got to talk about your name… I thought I was done with the whole Ricky Martin thing, but he keeps making comebacks! It was tough for me when Living la Vida Loca came out. I was 13 years old and the kids were just brutal. People would start singing when I went to bat at baseball games to psych me out, and I got into my only fistfight because I have the same name as the singer. Nowadays I have a lot of fun with it. I met a girl just the other night whose name is Ricky and I said, “yeah, but my name’s a lot cooler than yours.” When I told her my last name, she agreed!
You can find Ricky Martin at the V Lounge inside Camelback Village.
Did you ever consider changing it? Never. Were your parents sorry for naming you that? You know, my name was their fault and they still tease me more than anyone else!
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EVOLUTION PILATES
the
of
YOU ARE IN FOR A TREAT!
If you were one of the first people that jumped on the Pilates bandwagon (circa 2000) ‌ AND FELL OFF, now is the time to get back on track!
Pilates Integration in most mainstream gyms has created an opportunity for expansion in terms of a greater, better, more challenging curriculum than the one that was initially introduced during its rebirth at the end of the 1990s. With new schools of thoughts burgeoning everywhere, the “unearthing” of the complete work of Joseph Pilates, introducing every possible and imaginable version of his entire repertoire (including modifications and variations) made the movement even more accessible to everyone from elite athletes (NBA, NHL, NFL, MLB, PGA, LPGA, etc…) needing more of a challenge and/or corrective rehabilitative movement, to those of us looking for a fun way to add resistance training to our ongoing fitness routine. Pilates can be used to complement your favorite sports activity or as a standalone way to maintain good health and stay in shape. Pilates can also be a valuable tool for those of us who are just trying to function gracefully and/or pain-free. Children can also reap the benefits of Pilates, as its gentle and mindful exercises are easy on their developing skeletal frames, providing a safe and effective mind-body experience and keeping young, aspiring athletes strong and flexible, reducing the risk of potential overuse injuries commonly seen in many sportsspecific activities. Pilates can be both a humbling experience (for those of us who think Pilates is easy) or an exhilarating one (for those of us who think we cannot do it). It will make anything you do better, from yoga to any sports activity, to walking without pain or even getting out of bed without grabbing the nightstand. Don’t wait any longer and get Pilates in your schedule!
Christine Lulek psc mt
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Christine teaches a Heated Yoga Sculpt class on Friday mornings at 11:00 a.m. in the DC Ranch Hot Yoga Studio.
STAY
MOTIVATED in the water
Ever wonder how you could be motivated to get in the water yet again… to swim back and forth while staring at a line on the bottom of the pool… and possibly even improve your swimming performance? Here are some tips to help you maximize your workouts and maybe even get excited about doing so.
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Kim Hines Gainey Village Swim Coach/Instructor
First, have a GOAL. Be sure to have a short-term goal to reach and feel successful. This may be an organized swim event that is coming up or a specific time/ distance that you would like to complete on your own. This goal should be attainable in 6 – 8 weeks, so if your event is far off, set a short-term goal to get you there. Second, you should be able to MEASURE your workout for performance. By swimming intervals within a specific time frame, you will know if you are performing at the appropriate speed. Example; if you are swimming 5x100’s in 1:45, you must finish each 100 under that time frame, before setting off for the next. This is more motivating and effective than just completing 5x100’s with, say, rest. In this case you could go as slow or fast as you want, which leads to 100’s that get slower over the set. This does not help you learn how to pace for the long haul. Third, consider your swimming week. Divide your workouts in to three basic elements and while you will touch on each element during your workout, emphasize one. These three basic elements are Endurance, Technique, and Quality. So, if you swim three days per week, your swimming week should look something like this:
Day 1. Endurance Your main set will be longer and with minimal rest, where you will swim at a pace which you can sustain. Yes, SUSTAIN! That means that during a 500-yard swim for time (YOUR race pace), the time of your last 100-yards should be similar to the time of your first. You can have a friend time your 100 yard splits to make sure you are on pace. While they will not be exactly the same, they should be close. If they are not, you should ease up the first half of the 500 in order to sustain throughout. Now, for your main set, add ten seconds to your 100 splits. This should be the interval for at which you conduct your sets of 100’s. This will give you minimal but sufficient rest, to teach your body how to stay at YOUR threshold over longer periods.
Day 2. Technique Incorporate drills into the main set and focus on technique of stroke throughout. For example, if you are trying to work on your catch, be sure that your mind is really honed in on your catch throughout your entire workout. After the warmup, begin with drills that specifically address the catch. Then, during your endurance and quality segments, keep some thought
on your catch. Even if you feel like you are slowing down to do so, you will notice that improved technique will keep your times in check. Be sure to end with some more drills before you cool down.
Day 3. Quality You should spend time at your lactic threshold if you are training for long-distance/open-water swims. But add some faster intervals within your set. For those of you who are training for sprints or to increase your strength in the water, try longer rest periods and decreased distance for your sets, but be sure to have a goal to achieve. Watch your times and try to improve on them. And, last but not least, be sure to warm up and cool down for each workout and include an alternate stroke for your cooldown. For example, if you spend most of your time swimming freestyle, roll over onto your back for a few lengths. This will help open up the chest, stretch the back, and put your body in a different position.
Kim Hines is a native of Arizona who swam competitively since age six. She has worked as a fitness consultant and used the water as a means to assist clients in maintaining their health. Throughout her career, Kim maintained her love for health and wellness by using the pool and her experience competing in triathlons to develop obtainable goals for her clients. Currently, Kim teaches individual and group swim lessons, swim clinics, and Master swim workouts at Gainey and DC Ranch. She enjoys competing in open water swim events. If you’re interested in learning to swim, varying your workout routine, or improving your stroke, please contact Kim at 602.799.2259.
So, while that is the nuts and bolts of swim training, we can get much more technical and varied with our workouts. Before you know it, the hour has passed and you have achieved a great full-body workout.
ACUPUNCTURE @ DC RANCH We are very excited to announce that David Krizmanik is now available at the DC Ranch Spa for many new services including acupuncture. David is highly qualified and anxious to help as many people as possible. Stop by the Spa for more information. You will be surprised at how many ways David can improve your everyday life.
ACUPUNCTURE: 30 MIN $75.00 MEMBER$ | 90.00 NON-MEMBER 60 MIN $140.00 MEMBER | 160.00 NON MEMBER
30 MINUTE ACUPUNCTURE AND YOUR CHOICE OF: CUPPING HOT STONE MASSAGE ROLFING STRUCTUAL INTEGRATION MASSAGE GUA SHA
ACU-FACIAL: 75 MIN ACUPUNCTURE AND DERMAPLANE: $160.00 NON MEMBER | $180.00 MEMBER
ACUMASSAGE: 60 MIN $140.00 MEMBER | 160.00 NON MEMBER 90 MIN $160.00 MEMBER | $190.00 NON MEMBER
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60 MINUTE ACU-INTEGRATION: $140.00 MEMBER | 160.00 NON MEMBER
what’s cookin’
GOOD LOOKIN’
TRY WINTER SQUASH 1/3 OF YOUR DAILY AMOUNT OF VITAMIN C IS IN EVERY CUP OF WINTER SQUASH Winter squash is one of the richest sources of plant-based anti-inflammatory nutrients. It contains nutrients such as omega 3s and betacarotene, which are important for a strong immune system to help protect against colds and flu.
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Chanel Kirkendoll DC Ranch Village Cafe Manager
While winter squash should not be treated as a high-fat food, it does contain fats, including the anti-inflammatory omega-3s. One cup of baked winter squash will provide you with approximately 340 milligrams of omega-3 fats in the form of alphalinolenic acid (ALA). While that amount is only about one-third as high as the concentration of ALA found in the omega-3 plant foods like walnuts, it is still a valuable amount being provided by a low-fat food. Less than 15% of the calories in winter squash come from fat, compared with almost 90% of the calories in walnuts. With winter squash, we can get a valuable amount of our anti-inflammatory omega-3s without much of a change in our total fat intake. Winter squash is available from August through March; however, they are at their best from October to November when they are in season. Winter squash come in many different varieties. While each type varies in shape, color, size, and flavor, they all share some common characteristics. Their shells are hard and difficult to pierce, enabling them to have long storage periods between one week and six months. Their flesh is mildly sweet in flavor and finely grained in texture. Additionally, all have seed-containing hollow inner cavities. The most common types of winter squash are butternut, acorn, spaghetti, and pumpkin.
Winter squash is easily prone to decay, so it is important to carefully inspect it before purchase. Choose ones that are firm, heavy for their size and have dull, not glossy, rinds. The rind should be hard, as soft rinds may indicate that the squash is watery and lacking in flavor. Avoid those with any signs of decay, which manifest as areas that are water-soaked or moldy. Winter squash has a much longer storage life than summer squash. It should be kept away from direct exposure to light and should not be subjected to extreme heat or extreme cold. The ideal temperature for storing winter squash is between 50 – 60°F (about 10 – 15°C). Once it is cut, cover the pieces of winter squash in plastic wrap and store them in the refrigerator, where they will keep for one or two days. The best way to freeze winter squash is to first cut it into pieces of suitable size for individual recipes. There are several easy ways to cook up winter squash— whether you have a butternut squash, an acorn squash, a spaghetti squash, or a pumpkin. Use these methods to cook squash simply and serve with a bit of butter and sugar or just salt and pepper for an easy, flavorful, nutrient-rich, sunny dish.
AWESOME AND EASY WAYS TO MAKE SQUASH Roasted Winter Squash Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut off any stem end the squash may have. Cut squash in half lengthwise. Use a large soup spoon or a melon baller to scoop and discard seeds and the fibrous stuff that grows around them.
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Lightly oil or butter a baking sheet or pan.
Place squash, cut side down, on the sheet and bake until tender when pierced with a fork, which can take anywhere from 15 to 45 minutes depending on the type and size of the winter squash at hand. helpful tip: Roasting or baking works for all winter squashes, and is a particularly good way to cook up a large number of winter squash.
Steamed Winter Squash Peel, seed, and cut or slice squash into serving pieces. Bring one inch of water to a boil in a large pot. Put squash pieces in a steamer basket and place, covered, over the boiling water.
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Steam, covered, until tender to the bite or when pierced with a fork, 10 to 20 minutes depending on the size of squash pieces.
helpful tip: Steaming works best with squash varieties
that aren’t too difficult to peel, such as butternut squash.
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WHY
YOGA?
BECAUSE IT’S ESSENTIAL
If someone were to ask me, “Why do yoga?” my deepest answer would be “because it’s essential.” It’s like asking “Why water?” or “Why food?” But that may seem a bit lofty and elusive, especially for new practitioners or those just considering walking into a studio for the first time. Samantha Lang
So, let’s bring things down to Earth. In the spirit of addressing some common misconceptions and providing guidance on what to expect as far as challenges and benefits, here are my top five answers to the question “why yoga?”
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Because it will make your body strong, flexible, and balanced. Yes, all three of these! Contrary to the popular belief that yoga only enhances flexibility, it actually increases total body strength just as much. It balances the combination of these qualities, stereotypically increasing strength for women and flexibility for men but with exceptions, of course. Beyond evening the balance of muscle and melt, it also improves balance itself, allowing for greater steadiness, grace, and control whether on one leg, the hands, head, etc.
Because it will help you address your fears and weaknesses. Similar to above, the yoga practice will illuminate areas in need of attention. It’s impossible to ignore a tight hamstring in hanumanasana or a busy, bouncing mind in savasana. The things we need to work on will rise to the surface with yoga. As an instructor, one of the most rewarding moments in teaching is seeing these barriers break down. It’s inspiring to see the person terrified of going upside-down for years finally enter the first headstand! The elation of leaving limitations behind is one of yoga’s best benefits.
Because it will highlight your natural attributes, confidence, and power. On the flipside of the point above, yoga will allow for moments of exuberance in doing things that come
Once a person has experienced the union of mind, body, and breath in yoga, it becomes clear that this is not a form of exercise, but a way of life. naturally. Whether it’s graceful movement in a flow sequence or super strong arms and shoulders in plank pose, these internal encouragements go a long way, reminding us to follow our bliss and enjoy the ease of doing what we do well.
Samantha Lang is an avid yoga practitioner and instructor in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona. Samantha was trained by worldrenowned Astanga yoga master, Dave Oliver, and Sanskrit scholar, Cheryl Hall. She is author of the forthcoming book, Yoga Poetry, and currently teaches Flow / Power Yoga for The Village at DC Ranch Village Health Club and Spa. Samantha holds a BA in English from Fordham University and an MFA in Creative Writing from American University.
Because it’s a really fun social activity (especially in our awesome Village community). For many of us, meeting on our mats is an integral part of our social lives. We want to be around other yogis! The growing numbers of yoga friends and yoga couples proves that people who practice together often happily stay together. There’s a connection that binds us as we move, breathe, and meditate in close proximity. This leads us off our mats after class to socialize and enjoy time with like-minded people.
Because it will likely lead you to a meditation or mindfulness practice. Most of us started with a physical (asana) practice, but this often leads to something much more powerful—the unseen world of spirit and Source. For example, as we close an asana class in savasana and padmasana, glimpses of spirit can appear and guide us to seek more. The physical practice serves as a gateway to a seated or stillness practice, which offers intense benefits and consolation that we are part of an intelligent, intricate network of spirits and ultimately connected to the Source of All. Once a person has experienced the union of mind, body, and breath in yoga, it becomes clear that this is not a form of exercise, but a way of life. We no longer need to ask “why yoga” because the answers are clear. The practice keeps us healthy, sane, and connected to the present moment, fine-tunes our awareness and intuitive abilities, and reminds us that a pure sweetness of being exists in the inner world, regardless of what’s happening in our outer circumstances.
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Samantha Lang
ways to TEN ALIGN YOUR YOGA
TOP
Try these alignment tips in yoga class to take your practice to the next level. Triangle (Utthita Trikonasana) is more stable with a shorter stance. When you transition from Warrior II to Triangle, slide your feet closer together (ideally about three feet apart). This helps avoid hyperextension of the knee and aids in upper-body openness. When in Half Splits (Ardha Hanumanasana), slightly twist over your front leg. Think about lining your belly button up with the middle of your thigh. Flex your front foot (toes toward face). Breathe. In Pigeon (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana Prep), don’t let your back foot splay. Keep it straight by pressing the top of your foot into the mat. Or, tuck your back toes (like in DownwardFacing Dog). This will instantly adjust your hips. The secret to Half Moon (Ardha Chandrasana) is the top leg. Energize it, lift it high, and flex your toes. Make sure your grounded foot is parallel to the side of your mat. The same concept applies to Crescent (Anjaneyasana), in which your back leg should be straight and powered up.
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Side angle (Parsvakonasana) is a heart opener. In any variation of the pose, keep your shoulders back and your heart forward. In Forearm Plank and Dolphin, line up your forearms to make the No. 11. This will build or enhance shoulder strength to work toward Forearm Balance. Before coming into Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) or Wheel (Urdhva Dhanurasana), set your foundation by placing your feet parallel to each other, about hip-width apart.
During Tree (Vrksasana), keep your lifted foot away from your knee. Thigh, shin, ankle, or even hip crease, are safe. Almost every yogi needs a little nudge to square their hips in Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I). Don’t be afraid to use your hand to pull your forward hip back. It’s easier to achieve alignment in this pose if you shorten and widen your stance (feet further apart horizontally, but closer together vertically, on your mat). Finally, in the connector of all poses, DownwardFacing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana), press all four corners of each hand firmly into the mat. Ideally, your index finger points forward. This is similar to Mountain (Tadasana), during which the solidity of your feet allows the rest of the pose to blossom. In Mountain, try lifting all 10 toes to really get that grounding. And, a bonus for the end of your practice: In Supine Twist (Jathara Parivartanasana), try to glue both shoulder blades to the mat. Even if that keeps your legs closer to the midline, it will make for a deeper twist. The same goes for Janu Sirsasana (Head-to-Knee Forward Bend); root down with the sit bone that wants to float, and you’ll get a juicier stretch. Nadia Mustafa DC Ranch Village Yoga Instructor
FALL
into proper nutrition
This fall is a great time to stop dieting and start a lifestyle of healthy balanced nutrition! Life—and nutrition—is all about timing and balance. The My Plate System is a great tool to demonstrate proper portion and balance in your diet. The basics of My Plate are that half your plate should be fruits and/ or vegetables and to me that is thee key to a healthy weight! I recommend two cups of vegetables at lunch and at dinner, to fill you up and keep you nutritionally sound and energized!
Fruits + Vegetables: Fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables • Don’t get into a rut—choose a variety of fruits and vegetables each week to get in all of your vitamins and minerals.
Protein: Pick lean protein, 3 – 6 oz servings. • Choose organic protein as much as possible to avoid added hormones like estrogen, which is linked to weight gain and some cancers. • 4 oz. of meat or fish looks like the size of a deck of cards. Example: chicken breast, fish, ground turkey. Other great sources of protein: eggs, nuts, quinoa, and beans
Carbohydrates: •M ake all of your grains whole! Choose high-fiber grains as much as possible.
• Choose deep-colored fruits and vegetables.
• F ruits and vegetables are also carbohydrates, so you can also fill this category with fruits and vegetables.
• The most nutrient-rich fruits are spotted by their INSIDE color; if the color bleeds onto your hands and clothing it is a sign it is nutrient and antioxidant rich.
•G reek yogurt is a great source of protein and gives you a natural dose of probiotics for a healthy gut!
Dairy (or Dairy Alternatives):
•A lmond milk has 2x the calcium of cow’s milk! • C hoose organic dairy as much as possible to avoid added hormones!
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Example: Cherries and blueberries (super fruits) vs. watermelon—more water packed—which is great to keep you hydrated in HOT Arizona, but is less nutritious!
Brittney Clarizio MS, RD, CPT
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DC RANCH MEMBER LEE GENTRY IS PUSHING THE LIMITS OF HUMAN PERFORMANCE—FOR HIMSELF AND JUST ABOUT EVERYONE AROUND HIM .
What if you approached every situation by giving it your very best? That’s the driving force for DC Ranch member Lee Gentry. “My father once told me that ‘no one can fault you for doing your best,’” recalls Lee. “That really resonated with me, and it’s how I live my life every day.”
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Lee, a high-energy person with a Juris Doctor and three masters degrees—including an MBA from ASU and a Masters of International Management from Thunderbird—currently heads up a collection of four successful businesses and a charitable foundation. He’s run for Congress twice and has found time as part of his endeavors in the past to host a weekly radio show on Money Radio 99.3 FM and 1510 AM. Lee uses the Village to stay in shape, so he can be the first in the office and have the endurance to push through late afternoon or evening meetings. He strives to be a performance role model for the people around him, and he carved out time from his busy schedule to talk to the Village about how anyone can go on a quest to be the best.
the village: Have you always been so driven? lee gentry: People have described me as incredibly competitive since I was a boy. I suppose that’s true, but I don’t see it as being antagonistic with people. I just want to bring my personal best to every interaction I have with a client, a friend, an acquaintance, and even myself. For example, I tested out of my first year of college and finished New Mexico State University in three years. I also earned my law degree and my masters in public administration simultaneously in another two and a half years from the University of New Mexico. Why rush? I have a sense of urgency about things because we’re only on this planet a very short time. I want to take advantage of as much as possible while I can. I want to see things, do things, and add value to other people’s lives. Finishing school early let me do more of that at an early age.
Where did that kind of discipline and work ethic come from? My drive and work ethic were instilled in me by both sets of grandparents, who lived in Kentucky. Every summer, from as far back as I can remember, we went up to my grandparents’ farm to do work. I looked forward to those times, being outside and getting things done. How does the Village fit in with your highperformance approach? The Village is really supportive of it, because the club is so comprehensive when it comes to living a healthy, active lifestyle. I can customize my experience to meet my specific goals, from nutrition and training to sports skills and social events. The Village offers the same possibilities to every member who’s willing to accept the challenge and stretch toward new experiences. Do you compete with other club members? There’s a lot of competition at the club, but the environment is so positive that everyone can achieve what they want to achieve. I call it competitive collaboration, because each member can reach his or her personal best in a harmonious way with everyone else. The entire staff, especially the trainers and instructors, is dedicated to ensuring that each member has the best possible experience. What are your specific fitness goals? At this stage in my life, I’m not looking to pack on muscle mass, but I’m always trying to be faster, stronger and have more endurance. My primary goal is to maintain my condition in order to be a peak performer in all aspects of life. What activities do you take advantage of at the club? I take a lot of fitness classes, such as spinning, yoga, Kinesis, TRX and the various boot camps. I like playing tennis with fellow members at the new Tennis Center, which is an incredible addition to the DC Ranch Village. Those are great ways to integrate strength, cardio, balance, and flexibility into my workouts. I also work with the nutritionist at the club, because eating right is so important to your overall well-being. I look at kids today and I really do worry about Generation XXL. I’m a firm believer that regardless of how much money you have, if you don’t have your health then you don’t have anything. How do you measure your progress? When you look in the mirror, you’re the only one who knows if you’ve given it the best, whether that’s in the gym, in the workplace, or in your personal interactions. The stuff I do to stay fit is easier to measure, and I’ve integrated the Apple Watch in my training. It’s fantastic.
Can you tell us a little bit about your businesses? We have Gentry Global, which is focused on business consulting, and we also have Gentry Accounting Firm, Gentry Law Firm, and Gentry Global Capital. In the same way that the Village is a one-stop shop for health and wellness, the companies I run offer a comprehensive and complementary suite of professional services. As a client, someone can get stellar accounting, consulting, financial, tax, and legal services from a cohesive team that seamlessly collaborates on their behalf. I also established The Lee Gentry Foundation, which offers a variety of services for students, veterans, retirees, children, and adults with special needs. Everything we do, in my companies and in my foundation, is designed to help people and communities reach their full potential.
L ee hosting his weekly radio show Money Radio 99.3 FM and 1510 AM.
Was that the same motivation that led you to run for Congress? Yes, because I really thought I could make a difference. I ran in the Fifth Congressional District in both 2008 and 2010. I really enjoyed meeting everyone and having sophisticated conversations about the problems facing our community. I may get into politics again, but right now I’m focusing on my businesses and foundation. What’s the key to being a successful entrepreneur? Naturally, being on top of your game at all times is critical. Being healthy makes it possible to work 16-hour days without falling apart in the afternoon. You also have to be able to take calculated risks. But I have to say that my biggest skill is being an effective listener. That will take you further than a lot of things. Any advice for Village members? You belong to a special place that has world-class features and amenities. Take advantage of everything you can, challenge yourself, and be open to meeting great people who might just become really good friends, clients, and business associates.
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How do you find time to go to the Village when you’ve got so many other things going on? Fortunately, I live and work nearby so I can get to the club every day in the evening after work and in the morning
on weekends. I rarely miss a day, because staying in top condition is critical if I want to be successful and have the energy to pursue the things I’m passionate about. Without sleep, diet, and exercise, everything starts to fall apart, so you’ve got to make those things a priority.
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Cooking with Chef Maggie Chef Maggie Norris gets the food ready for members to eat at the Gainey Village Cooking With Chef Maggie class on August 11.
T he Steelhead Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw and Mango Salsa were a big hit with members.
Gainey Back-to-School Carnival The photo booth was a big success.
Gainey first Back-To-School Carnival celebrated with snow cones, ring toss, hot dogs, prizes, a photo booth and lots of other carnival games on August 17.
We can’t tell who these mystery kids are with their disguises, but they are certainly having a good time.
Members didn’t let the heat keep them from hiking the Sunrise Trail on the “Hotter Than Heck” hike this past August 14.
Members were excited to escape the heat and head to Telluride, Colorado for the Summer trip which took place July 30 – August 2.
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A nnual watermelon eating contest! We know how to stay cool and refreshed in the summertime!
Camelback Kids Summer Camp Summer Fitness Camps are well-attended at all four Village locations. We love spending time and working with your children during their free time. Mark your calendar for next year so your kids don’t miss out on a great experience.
y’all it’s volleyball! Yard games are our kind of summer! Hey
Sailing through summer in style! Splish splash we’re having a blast!
Wine Tasting The Summer’s Fine Wine Experience at the Ocotillo Village was a huge hit and a lot of FUN! After the first event in June, we added a Wednesday night class to each month. Then even with the additional night added, both nights continued to be Sold Out with waiting lists for any cancellations. This Summer’s series included: June: Beyond the Napa Valley Featuring premier wines from California’s most famous wine regions outside Napa Valley. July: Discovering Spain & Portugal Spain has some of the best wineries in the world and Portuguese wines are regarded as Europe’s best-kept secret. August: A Journey across France Explore wines from some of the most famous wine regions of France. September: Italy Flavor Discover wines from some of the most romantic and amazing wine regions of the world.
Ocotillo Members and
There are plans to have craft beer tastings this winter. For more information, be sure to contact Ocotillo Village Programs Director: Rodney Kinney at rkinney@dmbclubs.com
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guests learned about wines and tasted many different varietals.
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It’s the time of year when finding the perfect holiday gift is paramount. Health and fitness gifts are often popular requests thanks to the self-imposed deadline of January 1—the unofficial day of fitness redemption. Whether the recipient is a diehard fitness enthusiast, a novice exerciser, or a weekend warrior, there is always something special to keep under wraps until gifts are exchanged. Your family and friends deserve nothing but the best when it comes to their health. At The Village, they can have it all: relaxation, fitness, fun, and lifelong memories. Make someone feel really special this season.
HEALTH Give the gift of The Village. Gift options are designed to allow you to enjoy giving a gift that keeps on giving. Be on the lookout at your club for the following holiday gift options. Village memberships will be available to purchase in Membership for One-Month, Three-Month and Six-Month options. WHAT BETTER More information will GIFT THAN be available in the IMPROVING THE near future. Happy QUALITY OF LIFE Holidays to you and FOR YOUR FRIENDS yours from your Village Family! AND LOVED
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