BetterLife Spring 2019

VILLAGE HEALTH CLUBS & SPAS

SPRING 2019

SPRING 2019

VILLAGE HEALTH CLUBS & SPAS

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SOME LIKE IT HOT

learn what to expect at Hot Yoga

CAMELBACK’S DREAM TEAM

meet Jessica Combs, Heather McManus, and Miki Mitnik

TRAIN SMARTER

dominate your goals pain-free

THE FAMILY THAT PLAYS TOGETHER meet Village member Greg Thybulle

LAUGHING MATTERS how to build a balanced snack

A CASE OF THE MUNCHIES meet John Tarpinian

THE MASTER CRAFTSMAN KUNDALINI YOGA?

What is

meet an Ocotillo Village family of three generations

TABLE of CONTENTS

BETTER

Your Resort, Every Day Some Like it Hot Up and Coming Service Toss Employee Spotlight We’ll Help You Unwind Medical Message You Get What You Pay For Focus on Kids Kids’ Up and Coming Train Smarter Member Spotlight Focus on Members Realtor Referral Social Spot What’s Cookin’ Good Lookin’

LIFE

MEET your MANAGERS

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CAROL NALEVANKO

President, Village Health Clubs & Spas cnalevanko@dmbclubs.com

AMY ABERNETHY

General Manager, Ocotillo Village Health Club & Spa aabernethy@dmbclubs.com

PAUL APANA

General Manager, Camelback Village Racquet & Health Club papana@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

CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH PEOPLE HAPPY NEW

Don’t forget to ‘like’ Village Health Clubs & Spas on Facebook, where you’ll be privy to fitness information and Village events—everything Village!

YEAR, VILLAGE

As I get older I feel like more like my parents, and I find myself saying, “Interaction between kids today is not like it was when I was their age.” We would go outside and play in the backyard or in the field with our Sting Ray bikes, go-carts, and sleds. We would build forts. We would play flag football, wiffle ball, baseball, and basketball under the lights in a local church parking lot. The list goes on. Today I see young people looking down at their phones, watching videos, streaming, and engulfed in the electronics of today. Interestingly though, it is not just the youth, but all ages. Hopefully at the Village we can leave our phones in our lockers and meet people, because everyone has a story and something to share.

At the Village our mission is connecting people. We have designed the club so that members interact with each other.

We focus on building small communities or “clubs within a club.” We do this by developing each area to its fullest. Let’s take a look at the areas and see if you might want to venture into one of the clubs within your Village club.

TENNIS Options include playing on the men’s or women’s interclub teams, the USTA team, or ATA leagues; hosting your own private event/party; playing in the drop-in tournament; and joining Try Tennis Today or another clinic.

classes to push yourself. Group fitness classes lend themselves to regular socializing and friendships.

WEIGHT ROOM This area of the club encourages sharing unique equipment and training ideas that are up-lifting and welcoming. Members can work out together and often socialize between sets.

ACTIVITIES We offer hiking, biking, volleyball, fencing, basketball, happy hours, women’s group activites, member parties, travel opportunities, and other events that encourage members to interact while participating in an activity.

CAFÉS These areas welcome you at the front of each club so that we all can gather, laugh, and spend time with each other.

So we ask you this year to get involved in our “clubs within the club” and be part of the inspiring and unique culture of the Village. Got a new idea? Let’s get connected.

In good health, Jim Krimbill GENERAL MANAGER, DC RANCH VILLAGE HEALTH CLUB & SPA

jkrimbill@dmbclubs.com

SWIMMING Our Masters swim program is geared towards all levels of adults who want to swim with others under the guidance of a swim coach, who creates individual workouts.

Junior swim team is an opportunity for young people to not only swim individually but with a group.

GROUP FITNESS Our huge collection of over 500 classes weekly provides you with the opportunity to vary your workout and meet similar people. Along with regularly scheduled classes, we also offer special workshops and

CAMELBACK

4444 E. CAMELBACK RD. PHOENIX, AZ 85018 PHONE: 602.840.6412 FA X: 602.852.0411

DC RANCH

GAINEY

7477 E. DOUBLETREE RANCH RD. SCOT TSDALE, AZ 85258 PHONE: 480.609.6979 FA X: 480.609.6976

18501 N. THOMPSON PEAK PKW Y. SCOT TSDALE, AZ 85255 PHONE: 480.502.8844 FA X: 480.515.5521

OCOTILLO

smcgann@dmbclubs.com (Gainey)

rkinney@dmbclubs.com (Ocotillo)

4200 S. ALMA SCHOOL RD. CHANDLER, AZ 85248 PHONE: 480.656.0045 FA X: 480.579.2930

Send comments, submissions, and advertising inquiries to: hmcmanus@dmbclubs.com (Camelback)

ehubber@dmbclubs.com (DC Ranch)

your resort

EVERY DAY COMMUNIT Y

Camelback Village New Year Challenge Congratulations to our members and instructors, who made this New Year Challenge the biggest and best yet!

We had a great turnout for the first Village hike of 2019! Over 30 members made it to the Summit of Brown’s Mountain and afterwards enjoyed breakfast together at The Pinnacle Grille.

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EVERY DAY

Camelback Holiday Casino Night Party COMMUNIT Y

High rollers and holiday spirits abounded at the Holiday Casino Night.

T R I AT H L O N

Dopey Challenge

There is one thing you can say about the amazing athletes of the TEAMVillage Team: they love challenges! That is especially true for Ocotillo Village members Daniella and Eduardo Campoy. Starting on Thursday, January 10, and going through Sun, January 13, they raced the Dopey Challenge at Disney World in Orlando, FL. This challenge consists of four races in four days: a 5K, a 10K, a half marathon, and full marathon. Their idea of doing something magical at the “Most Magical Place on Earth� might be just a little different than everyone else's.

Huge congratulations to both Eduardo and Daniella Campoy on their awesome accomplishment!

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Beginner swim clinic at Camelback Village on February 10.

C O M M U N I T Y Gainey Sparkle & Shine Holiday Party

Members really enjoyed celebrating the holidays and watching the fashion show put on by the Village Boutique on December 6.

SWIM

Camelback Village Holiday Yappy Hour

Santa made an appearance at the Camelback Village Holiday Yappy Hour. Proceeds benefitted HandOverRover, a non profit dog rescue organization.

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Gainey Village members enjoyed a brisk Jingle Bell Triathlon in December.

Gainey members learn something new every time they attend a Cooking with Chef Carmella event.

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On Saturday, March 9, Village members had the unique opportunity to hike the Bronco Butte loop trail, a private trail in the Desert Mountain community. After wards, hikers were treated to a private breakfast on a hill overlooking the entire Valley.

your resort

EVERY DAY T R AV E L

Annual Telluride Ski Trip

Can you say “good times and good snow?” The 2019 ski trip to Telluride was all that and more! Over 130 members hit the slopes and many new friendships were made along the way.

NEWSWIMMER

for Junior Olympic Championships

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Makayla Grote is one of many swimmers who have experienced quick growth in swimming development.

Makayla started swimming with Swim Neptune at Ocotillo Village when she was eight years old in Trident 1, a beginner developmental level. Like many new swimmers on the team, her strokes had no technique or discipline. But in a span of three months, she was able to perform all four competitive strokes legally (fly, back, breast, and free) and can hold stroke technique for a good length of time.

As a result, she moved up to Trident II—and shortly after, moved up to the White group of the competitive track. She has placed consistently in the top eight of her age group in multiple events with the East Valley swim leagues and achieved numerous Junior Olympic qualifying times in her first USA swim meet. At nine years old, Makayla loves going under water for rings.

She is always up for any water games—including racing of course.

Through the guidance of Coach Maria, many swimmers, including Makayla, have progressed from being C- level swimmers to becoming B- or A-level level swimmers in a short amount of time. The swim team has grown from three registered swimmers 80 to and counting in just over a year.

Swim Neptune builds swimmers from developmental to national level. Registration for the swim team is ongoing. Swimmers 5 – 18 years old are eligible to join and must be able to swim 25 yards freestyle and backstroke. Please contact Helen Zemaitis for Swim Netpune at hzemaitis@dmbclubs.com if you are interested in the Swim Neptune team or have any questions.

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The DC Ranch Women’s group had a lovely evening enjoying wine and decorating chocolate-covered strawberries. Join them each month for a new adventure allowing women to connect with one another.

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your resort

EVERY DAY

GOLF

Phoenician Golf Outing

Many birdies were made at the December Village golf tournament held at the newly remodeled The Phoenician Golf Club.

ALL in the

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Bre Kribel, PSC, TPI, and Gray Institute Golf Certified bkribel@dmbclubs.com

SWING

The golf swing takes place in less than a second and a half. During that time more than 50 muscles fire, whether you know it or not. It is important to train all those muscles, especially the small stabilizing muscles in the core and spine, in order to ensure proper function and prevent injury.

I have been playing golf for almost 40 years. After playing at the highest levels in college and professionally, and having caddied for my husband on the PGA Tour, I have seen it all in the golf world. Perhaps the biggest change I have seen during that time is the progression of physical conditioning.

There is no doubt that proper training will improve many aspects of your game, including increased distance, improved consistency, and injury prevention.

Through my studies with The Gray Institute, Functional Muscle Training, TPI (Titleist Performance Institute), PSC Pilates, as well as my own experiences (I’m hitting balls further now than when I was in my 20’s)—I have no doubt that the present and future of golf-specific training is functional muscle movement.

I’m honored to have clients who have experienced the benefits—greater distance, more consistent shots, and less pain during and after their rounds of golf. Come and see for yourself the difference it can make for your game. I teach Finess for Golf on Mondays at 4:30 pm at DC Ranch Village and Golflates (Golf + Pilates) at 5:30 pm at Gainey Village.

Alternatively, reach out to me to schedule your own 45-minute private session. Your first one is $30.

SOME LIKE IT

HOT A brief peek into the recent history of hot yoga takes you to the 1970’s, Bikram, and his signature series. During this period of innovation, the practice became more dramatic, accessible, and open to innovation, including one of the newer formats—hot yoga.

Hot yoga has continued to gain more popularity since Bikram first started to use a heated room for yoga, and as its popularity has increased so has the temperature, leading us to the 104/105 degrees Fahrenheit that you’ll find in most hot yoga studios today. We use a combination of heat and humidity to achieve this extreme temperature.

Village Hot Yoga (VHY) is a series set at a pace that beginners and seasoned practitioners alike can jump right into. The benefit of this to new yogis is that you will become very familiar with the poses and how your body feels as you do them.

The benefit to a seasoned practitioner is that you can move into deeper versions or different variations of these poses or enjoy the meditative focus of a yoga practice. The pace of VHY is going to be significantly slower than that of a warm or heated flow class. This slower pace also allows for those of us who may need to take more breaks than the series offers feel like we haven’t missed much of the class.

Contrary to popular belief, the biggest benefit to hot yoga is not detoxification of impurities through sweat. The deeper level of purification comes from being exposed to high temperatures that increase your circulation and the flow of your lymph fluid. The lymphatic system flushes your body of toxins and assists the immune system in repairing the body. Also, the relaxation effect the heat has on your muscles feels great!

Meghan Gharadaghian, Camelback Village Yoga Instructor

More yoga students are turning to hot yoga because, if practiced safely, the benefits are being scientifically proven to outweigh the minor discomfort you may initially feel in the heat. As we age, this practice is extremely therapeutic.

Our VHY series offers you longer holds in the beginning portion of the practice, then moves to a slow-paced flow and ends with deeper stretches. The heat helps you with the capacity to build muscle in the standing poses and slow flow, and then to achieve a deeper stretch in the floor poses just before final relaxation. The amount of heat generated allows your muscles to warm up and relax faster so you stretch deeper into your connective tissues. These are what define and allow your body’s range of motion.

No, you don’t need to be flexible to practice hot yoga. Flexible people join the circus—the rest of us practice yoga.

The Village Hot Studios have radiant ceiling heat panels that heat from the floor up, creating even temperatures throughout the room. This is the most effective way to quickly heat a room of this size. The flooring is odor resistant, easy on muscles and joints, temperature-stable, and non-slip. The tiles are cleaned and sanitized after every class. You’ll want your own mat or towel, since we don’t provide public mats for hot yoga.

So, grab your yoga mat—and make sure you are hydrated well before you try a hot class (because heat exhaustion is one of the not-so-beneficial health possibilities for any heated format). Get sweaty and enjoy!

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There are many recent and ongoing scientific studies about other benefits of hot yoga, including research into the natural antibiotic dermcidin that is released in your sweat and is most effective when sweat does not evaporate quickly. You may want to allow your sweat to pool while in a hot or heated yoga class. My personal favorite physical

benefit, which is also currently being studied, is the effectiveness of hyperthermic conditioning— exercising in the heat. Acclimatizing to heat through the use of hot rooms has been proven to increase both endurance and the capacity to build muscle. I personally found this beneficial after my hip replacement four years ago. This benefit alone has gotten me addicted to the heat of hot yoga and heated flow! Lovers of hot yoga will recognize that a good hot class also produces a significant yoga buzz, equivalent to a runner’s high.

up and

COMING COMMUNIT Y C •

Monday Moms

(moms with preschool-age and younger kids) THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH. APRIL 15, MAY 20, + JUNE 17, 11:30 AM

KE Y EVENT LOCATION

C • Camelback D • DC Ranch G • Gainey O •

Ocotillo

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Village Networking Collective

FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH. 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

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Member Oatmeal Breakfast

TUESDAYS, APRIL 9, MAY 14, + JUNE 11, 9 AM UNTIL FOOD RUNS OUT. CAFÉ.

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Business Networking Group

LAST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. APRIL 24, MAY 29, + JUNE 26 AT NOON

C•

Porsche Club

FIRST FRIDAYS, 6 PM

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Monthly Member Mingle

TGEN Fitness for a Cure

SUN, APRIL 28

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Tres de Mayo Member Party

FRI, MAY 3, 6:30 – 9 PM

Women's Connection Group: One Year Anniversary Party D •

THUR, MAY 8, 5:30 – 7 PM

Cooking Class with Chef Maggie

FRIDAYS, APRIL 12, MAY 10, + JUNE 14, 5 – 6:30 PM

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Nutrition Seminar: “Eat Like Tom Brady”

TUE, MAY 14, 6 – 7:30 PM

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THUR, APRIL 4, 6 PM. CONFERENCE ROOM.

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Fourth Anniversary Member Party

FRI, APRIL 5

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Member Appreciation Breakfast

TUE, APRIL 9, 8 – 10 AM

G•

Free Brain Health Workshop by Cogniciti

(Brain Health Company) FRI, APRIL 12, 1 – 2 PM OR 2 – 3 PM

Ages 50 – 80 are welcome!

D•

Shanghai Nights Casino Party

FRI, APRIL 12, 6:30 – 9 PM

sign up: On the Village App by April 5.

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Cooking Class with Chef Maggie

TUE, APRIL 16, 6 – 7:30 PM

D • Women’s Connection Group: Trivia Night THUR, APRIL 18, 6 PM

D • Cooking Demonstration with Chef Carmella WED, APRIL 24, 6 – 7:30 PM

cost: $30/person C•

Easter Yappy Hour

THUR, APRIL 18, 5 – 7 PM

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Let’s Flamingle Member Pool Party

THUR, APRIL 25, 6:30 – 9 PM

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Sunday Funday BINGO for Adults

SUN, APRIL 28, MAY 19, + JUNE 16, 5:30 – 7 PM

Nutrition Seminar: “Supplements—Do We Need Them?”

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WED, MAY 15, 5 PM. CONFERENCE ROOM.

D •

All American Sports Grill Happy Hour

THUR, MAY 16, 5:30 – 7 PM

Happy Hour at SOI4 at The Shops at Gainey Village

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WED, MAY 22, 5:30 – 7:30 PM

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Memorial Day BBQ

MON, MAY 27, 11 AM – 1 PM

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Cooking Class with Chef Carmella

TUE, JUNE 11, 6 – 7:30 PM

D • Women's Connection Group: Stand-Up Paddleboarding at Saguaro Lake SUN, JUNE 16, 7:45 AM

cost: $50/member, $60/guest G•

Happy Hour at Famous 48

WED, JUNE 19, 5:30 – 7:30 PM

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OHSO Happy Hour

THUR, JUNE 20, 5:30 – 7 PM

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Women’s Connection Group

TURF PARADISE SAT, APRIL 13, 1 – 4:30 PM FULL MOON SUNSET KAYAK TOUR ON LAKE PLEASANT SAT, MAY 18, 6 – 9 PM

TRY GOLF AT THE PHOENICIAN TUE, JUNE 11, 4:30 PM

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Village Happy Hours

PITCH PIZZERIA WED, APRIL 17, 6 – 8 PM WEFT & WARP ART BAR AND KITCHEN AT THE ANDAZ SCOTTSDALE THUR, MAY 16, 6 – 8 PM

Detailed information can be found in the Quarterly Event & Program Guide.

GOLF PLAY Golf Today at Troon North Golf Club D•

THURSDAYS. APRIL 11, 4:30 PM SHOTGUN; APRIL 25 + MAY 9, 4:45 PM SHOTGUN; MAY 23, JUNE 13 + 27, 5 PM SHOTGUN

cost: $35 + tax/person C • Golf Instruction Clinics FRIDAYS, 4 – 5 PM. AT THE PHOENICIAN GOLF CLUB.

PUTTING AND CHIPPING APRIL 12

TRY Golf Today at Troon North Golf Club D•

THURSDAYS, APRIL 25, MAY 9 + 23, JUNE 13 + 27, 3:30 – 5 PM

cost: $30 + tax/person C •

The Phoenician Golf Tournament

SAT, APRIL 27, 12:30 PM SHOTGUN

Four-person scramble.

PLAY Golf Today at The Phoenician Golf Club

FULL SWING OFF THE TEE BOX MAY 10

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SHORT-GAME SKILLS WITH EMPHASIS ON HITTING OUT OF BUNKER JUNE 14

TUESDAYS, JUNE 4, 11, + 18, 4:30 PM SHOTGUN

cost: $30 for one hour of instruction and one beverage.

TRY Golf Today at The Phoenician Golf Club

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TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 4:30 PM

HIKE C•

The Wave Cave Trail

SAT, APRIL 20,MEET AT CAMELBACK VILLAGE AT 7 AM

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Hike for the Cure: Brown’s Ranch

SAT, APRIL 27, 7 AM

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Gateway to Bell Pass 7-Mile Hike

SAT, MAY 4, MEET AT GATEWAY TRAILHEAD AT 7 AM

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Saguaro Lake Hike

SAT, MAY 18,MEET AT GAINEY VILLAGE AT 6:30 AM

R ACQUE T SPORTS C•

Open Play Squash

MONDAYS + WEDNESDAYS, 5:30 – 7:30 PM; SATURDAYS, 9 – 11 AM. COURTS 1 + 3.

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Adult Squash Clinic

WEDNESDAYS, 1:30 – 2:30 PM

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Open Play League Racquetball

WEDNESDAYS, 6 – 8 PM. PRIVATE LESSONS AVAILABLE.

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Club Doubles Tennis Championships

FRI – SUN, APRIL 5 – 7

cost: $50/person C•

Adult Tennis Mixer

FRI, APRIL 12, 6:30 – 9 PM

cost: Free

Emerald Foundation Charity Tennis Event C•

SAT, APRIL 13

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Singles Club Tennis Championships

FRI – SAT, APRIL 19 – 20 (ALL DAY)

Men’s and Women’s Singles offered in A, B, and C levels.

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Club Mixed Doubles Championships

FRI – SUN, APRIL 26 – 28

cost: $50/person D •

Cinco de Mayo Tennis Social

FRI, MAY 3, 6 – 8 PM

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Tennis French Open Wine and Cheese

SAT, JUNE 8, 5 – 7 PM

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Masters Swim

TUESDAYS + THURSDAYS, 6 AM + 6 PM; WEDNESDAYS, NOON

C•

Adult Stroke Improvement Class

WEDNESDAYS, 7 – 8 AM. SIX-WEEK PROGRAM RUNS APRIL 3 – MAY 15; NO CLASS APRIL 24.

C•

Swim Party

SUN, APRIL 7, 3 PM

Meet the new swim team coaches and swim instructors.

C • PADI Skin Diving Certification and Project Awareness SATURDAYS, MAY 11 + JUNE 1, NOON – 4 PM

Detailed information can be found in the Quarterly Event & Program Guide.

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up and COMING cont’d

SPORTS C•

Fencing Tournament

SUN, APRIL 28, 12:30 – 6 PM. BASKETBALL COURT.

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Early Morning Hoops

MONDAYS + THURSDAYS, 5:30 – 7 AM

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Noon Hoops

FRIDAYS, NOON

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18+ and 40+ Pickup Games

DAYS AND TIMES VARY. SEE THE FRONT DESK OR PROGRAMS OFFICE FOR BASKETBALL COURT SCHEDULE.

TE AM VILL AGE E VENTS CG•

Arizona Bicycle Classic

SAT, APRIL 13. PAYSON.

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Hakuna Mimosa 5K Run/Walk

SUN, APRIL 28

CDG•

Mt. Lemmon Road Ride

SAT, MAY 18, 7 AM. TUCSON.

CDG•

Big Brick Training Day

SUN, MAY 19, 6 AM. GAINEY VILLAGE.

Come out for our next Brick Training Day at Gainey Village on May 19.

Lake Mary Road Ride CDG•

SAT, JUNE 22. FLAGSTAFF.

Brew HaHa Fall 5K Run/Walk O•

SUN, OCT 13

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Honor the Brave 5K Run/Walk

SUN, NOV 10

TRIPS CDGO•

Rim to Rim with K2 Adventures

CDGO•

MAY 17 – 19 OR SEPT 27 – 29

AUG 15 – 19

Village Hike to Bryce Canyon National Park & Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

CDGO•

CDGO•

JUNE 7 – 10

CDGO•

Village Summer Trip to Telluride Treasures of Croatia

OCT 13 – 20

CDGO•

Hike to Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

JULY 13 – 25, 2020

Water to Wine Tour

JUNE 8

Two days community service, seven days hiking, and one day safari.

Village Trip to Canyon Ranch, Tucson AZ CDGO•

AUG 9 – 12

Village members summit the fourth highest mountain—Mt. Kilimanjaro—with K2 Adventures.

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Brew HaHa 2018

Detailed information can be found in the Quarterly Event & Program Guide.

If the toss is off... so is your serve.

SERVICETOSS TENNIS TIP

A lot of players have a rough time with the toss. If the toss is off… so is your serve. But there is an easy way to remember what to do on the toss: let the serve tell you what is wrong.

Serve is long=

toss is late, behind you, or too close

Serve is in the net=

toss is too low or you let it drop

For a second serve: • Toss above your head and slightly back • If you have a hat on, let the ball come back above the brim of the hat • Lift up and out, with loose hands and an explosive body The loose hand will ensure the ball will go over and in. If you hold on too tight, you will miss long or in the net.

Understand those simple rules and at least you will know what you are doing wrong.

This is how to fi x them (from a right-handed, first-serve perspective):

There are many variations on the toss position for the type of serve:

• Keep the left (tossing) arm inside the left leg

• Slice—to the right and in front

• Raise and extend the arm up AS the body goes forward (synchronized)

• Kick—above the head and back to the racquet

• Toss—DO NOT THROW—about 2 – 3 feet above your hand The toss should go about a foot or two in front of you and slightly to the left. This will allow you to hit the ball strongly and with a slight spin. Remember, this is for a first serve.

• Flat—straight in front • Slider—Back and to the right Good luck, and always remember: the pros are having a HUGE day if they serve at 75%!

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• Extend the hand and arm above your head

Josh Bates, Ocotillo Village Tennis Director

say

HELLO

CAMELBACK’S

DREAM TEAM

A new emphasis on programming gives members more opportunities to connect and have fun. are all in a day’s work.

For engineering technician John Tarpinian, artistry and innovation

CRAFTSMAN

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Back in 1998, Miki Mitnik had a crazy idea to host a Casino Night at the Camelback Village. “I was the Programs Director at the time, and I thought it would be a fun way to get the members together,” she recalls. Some 20 years later, the annual event is still going strong: it attracts more than 1,000 people and has inspired similar events at the DC Ranch and Gainey clubs.

“I’m really proud that this idea took on a life of its own, along with other classic events like the Pancake Breakfast and Easter Eggstravaganza,” Miki says. “Creative programming really enriches the Village experience.”

About six months ago, Heather McManus was recruited as Programs Director, and Jessica Combs was tapped to be Assistant Programs Director. Heather is an adventurer with a marketing and advertising background who loves dogs, cycling, hiking (she climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro last year), and spending time with her teenage daughter. Jessica, a former Village camp counselor who’s great with kids, studied hospitality, worked for the National Forest Service, and is an avid tennis player. Both enjoy living an active lifestyle, and have the flexibility and attention to detail required to pull off a constant stream of programs.

As Assistant General Manager of the Camelback Club, Miki hasn’t lost her love of special events and programs. And as a mom to two young kids, the former college athlete is especially interested in creating events that families can enjoy together.

The three women joke that Miki is like legendary Bull’s coach Phil Jackson, while Heather and Jessica are the star players Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippin. “None of us are even from Chicago,” Heather says, “But we love that classic team and the analogy inspires us to do our best for the members every day.”

In her leadership role, Miki has put together a team of dynamic women who are in charge of giving Camelback Village members a lot of exciting things to do.

We talked with the three women about all the fun they have in store for the Camelback club in the months ahead.

Why do you think you work together so well? heather: We all have long histories with the Village and a passion for living an active lifestyle. I met Miki and Jessica when I started teaching indoor cycling four years ago. jessica: All of us love programming, and we have the same mindset when it comes to having a good time. We all bring different strengths to the table, but what makes us click is our willingness to support each other unconditionally.

What’s the secret to success when it comes to programming? jessica: I think it’s really important to listen to the members and find out what they want. heather: For me, it’s pretty simple. We do things we want to do and invite cool people to do them with us. miki: I learned the secret years ago from Rick Erdenberger, who is currently Vice President of Club Operations and Golf Program for all the Village Health Clubs and Spas.

He told me that my only job as Program Director was to create little clubs within the club.

What sort of programs are you currently working on? heather: We’re doing all sorts of things right now, including a business networking group, a moms’ networking group, an early morning basketball league, and Pickle Ball.

That’s in addition to regular Yappy Hours that raise money for dog rescue organizations, golf outings, skiing trips, hikes, and much more. jessica: The members always have really great ideas. The morning hoops program came from a member who used to do the same thing when he lived in Manhattan, and we’ll soon be doing bingo nights for adults at some other members’ request.

Is there anything you won’t do? miki: We’re really open to giving things a try.

And even if something doesn’t work the first time but we feel passionate about it, we’ll try a few times to make it work. Sometimes it’s just a matter of finding the right time or tweaking the name of a program so it clicks with the right members.

Has anything surprised you with how popular it’s become? miki: That happens lots of times, but I remember when the fencing instructor came in 18 years ago, looking for a room. I never thought it would take off, but I knew I had to keep an open mind. To this day, our fencing program is hugely popular, especially for kids who want to get a scholarship to an Ivy League school.

How do you promote your activities? jessica: We get the word out in a lot of different ways, but I like talking directly to members. I have no fear when it comes to walking up to people and telling them what we’re up to in the programming department!

What’s the most satisfying part of your job? heather: We know we’ve been successful when members find new friends and develop new relationships. I really love it when people who are new to Phoenix join the club and realize they have an instant community to tap into. miki: Unlike other clubs, we want our members to come and use the facility every day. So, for me, programming success translates into a club that’s busy all the time. jessica: I find it really rewarding when we start a program with some enthusiastic members and it eventually grows and starts running itself.

If someone wanted to know what quality is needed most to succeed in a programming position, what would you tell them? heather: Creativity. jessica: Fearlessness. miki: An adventurous, fun-loving spirit.

— Miki Mitnik

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We need all three of us because one person can’t do the job alone. I have high expectations for what we can do for our members, and that requires the kind of creativity, passion, and camaraderie we have on this team.

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Aulani Archibeque, The Spa at DC Ranch Village Aesthetician

Massage Therapist Ocotillo Village Candice Cross,

In case you haven’t heard, we are in the midst of an eyebrow movement. If you grew up circa 1980 or even just picked up a magazine or flipped on your TV set during that time, you likely remember any number of images of Brooke Shields and the feature that made her famous. Her eyebrows. They were full, fluff y, and borderline untamed. It was as if they had never seen the slanted tip of a Tweezerman. Yes, her brows were untouched and as nature intended, but what’s more is they were the feature that made Brooke famous.

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Enter microblading, the newest eyebrow trend in cosmetic tattooing and now available at The Spa at DC Ranch Village. Designed to give the look of darker, fuller, shapelier brows, microblading is a semi-permanent form of cosmetic tattoo that almost anyone can have done.

Prior to her aesthetic career, Aulani worked as a make-up artist for seven years, developing a passion for using eyebrows to restore structure to the face and draw attention to her clients’ eyes.

Now, Aulani uses microblading as a technique to permanently achieve the same results and make the beauty routines of her clients low maintenance.

Maybe you weren’t born with Brooke-esque brows.

Or maybe you were. Then you hit adolescence, dug up a pair of tweezers from your mother’s make-up bag, plucked your first hair, and never looked back.

It’s happened to the best of us. Whatever the case, microblading is here to rectify your over-plucking and restore your brows to their fullest potential. Literally.

For starters, the term microblading is a confusing name. In fact, the technique does not involve the use of blades at all, as the term microblading suggests.

Instead, the aesthetician uses a hand-held tool which houses several tiny needles that are dipped into ink and used to hand-draw hairs into the skin. No blades and no electricity involved.

Now, before you go running for the hills, forget your grandmother’s blue-green arched eyebrows.

Microblading is completely different. Older methods of eyebrow tattooing use a traditional tattoo gun equipped with a rotary and coil to electronically drive needles into the skin to implant ink. The ink used in this process was no different than that used in any

other body tattooing, often fading over time to an unnatural blue-green hue.

Microblading, on the other hand, uses a special kind of pigment resembling natural hair-colored tones, containing almost no blue or green undertones.

In contrast to older brow tattoo methods which resulted in dense eyebrow-shaped blocks of color, microblading pigment is placed hair by hair, with negative space left between each hand-drawn stroke of color. What does that mean for you?

Microblading results in brows that are softer and natural looking, gradually fading into a lighter version of the color initially used, for a natural, albeit lighter, look over time.

The best candidates for microblading are those who struggle with particularly sparse, fine, or lightly pigmented eyebrows. Often times these people may not feel comfortable or confident without penciling in or using other makeup to fill in their eyebrows. Although it is safe for most people to have microblading done, there are some contraindications to having the procedure performed, among them being the use of blood-thinning medication.Therefore, it’s important to book a consultation with your provider to ensure you are a candidate for microblading.

During your consultation, our licensed aestheticians and certified microblading artists will be happy to assess your brow needs and help guide your decision.

They will also pre-screen you to ensure it is safe and healthy for you to have the brow tattoo performed.

The time commitment for microblading is two sessions, booked five weeks apart from one another.

Once completed, microblading fades gradually over time, requiring only an annual touch-up to restore faded color.

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. expectations are exceeded. a full day of relaxation or a specific therapeutic treatment, we have the diverse staff to ensure your assure you receive exceptional spa and salon services. Whether you are looking for a quick manicure, The Village Spas take great care in recruiting only the best service providers in the industry to

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With over 100 ways to apply massage therapy, I am relaxation and well-being. may reduce pain and anxiety, and enhance a sense of to certain organs and systems in the body. Reflexology to it! Reflexology targets reflex points that correlate it is simply a foot massage but there’s so much more fully understand is reflexology. A lot of people believe • Another modality that many have heard of but don’t cerebrospinal fluid. sacrum to release blockages and aid in the flow of therapist will palpate joints in the cranium, spine, or for craniosacral therapy. Through gentle touch, your or eye problems? Then you may be a great candidate • Do you suffer from headaches, ADHD, TMJ dysfunction,

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MEDICALMASSAGE WHAT IS IT?

Medical Massage Therapy (MMT) has been used for centuries by therapists to treat disorders within the musculoskeletal and nervous systems.

Stephanie Moss, LMT/MMT, Massage Therapist at The Spa at DC Ranch Village (Co-Written with Earl Shivers, MD-PhD)

Based on the last 100 years of clinical trials and the vast number of people who have experienced both the elimination of pain and healing from chronic conditions, the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine in 2005 officially included MMT as an authoritative medical practice within the health care system.

As a result, in addition to the training required for an LMT license, the Medical Massage Therapy certification requires additional education and hundreds of hours of clinical MMT practice.

The MMT practitioner centers their time around understanding the issues causing pain or disturbances within the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Once the cause of the pain or chronic condition is understood, the therapist will begin a variety of medical procedures to return the body to its proper function. MMT is a sciencebased understanding of visceral manipulation and the human anatomy using techniques to return muscles and nerves to working for the body rather than against it.

Knowing where, why, and how to approach each muscle and nerve that is involved in the pain being experienced is only the beginning of the healing and therapeutic protocols used by a therapist certified in MMT. No medical referral is necessary for MMT. However, many people are referred to MMT by physicians. Medical Massage is recognized by the medical community as an important step to improving one’s overall health, removal of pain in the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, and the management of chronic conditions such as positioning vertigo.

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What is different The types of massage techniques used in MMT are different for each body. Considering that each body has bones, muscles, and nerves, many of the techniques are used in each treatment. After a detailed assessment, the therapist creates a treatment plan that will have definitive scientific and medical protocols, as well as a basic timeline for treatment, tuned to the needs of the individual’s body. Each session is based on a plan to return proper function and treat the dysfunction. For example, injuries related to running

are different from injuries related to work or a car accident.

Regardless of the issue, the treatment plan will always focus on the primary goal of a healthy or properly functioning body. Each person will receive individualized care and treatment to address the individual needs of their body and its dysfunction.

A MMT practitioner will be able to demonstrate an advanced understanding of anatomy, identification of contraindications, advanced pathologies, bone structure, and physiology. Their understanding of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, combined with their training in advanced medical terminology, enables them to develop a treatment plan that is understood within the medical community as sound and effective—in many instances the most effective solution for providing treatment, promoting healing, and restoring the proper function of the body.

Common issues treated • Carpal tunnel syndrome

• Intercostal nerve neuralgia

• Vertigo

• Sciatica

• Migraines

• Plantar fasciitis

• Neuromuscular issues

• Tennis/golfer’s elbow

• Osteoarthritis

• Soft tissue imbalances

• Chronic cervical pain

• Coordination

• Myofascial tightness

• Sports, work, auto accident, back, athletic, and other injuries

• TMJ dysfunction • Lymphatic drainage • Neuromuscular trigger point therapy

The importance of a healthy body that functions properly cannot be overstated, and it is not an impossible dream.

Current pain or physical discomfort does not always have to be a life sentence. Speak to a MMT practitioner today to find out how they can help your body get back to feeling good and being truly healthy.

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Remember when it would take days to receive a package you ordered online?

Now, transactions are almost immediate from ordering to delivery, and you peer through the glass, hunting down the driver.

Today you can receive your order within hours.

I, too, am an instant-gratification buyer; when I want something, I want it right now. With the ease of shopping online—and fantastic prices—my decision to purchase through Amazon is simple. This era of quick shipping and cheap goods has created a culture that is both lacking in patience and always hunting for bargains. It has also allowed us to purchase items online that would best be procured through authorized retailers.

Online shopping may not be the right choice when purchasing skincare products. We often price-match products we see in stores and purchase online, feeling better about the purchase because of it. But when a doctor prescribes you medication, you don’t go online to find that same drug at a cheaper cost, right? I surely hope not. You would go to your local pharmacy and pick up your authorized prescription, knowing that you are getting the correct medication.

It would be risky to purchase drugs online that might not precisely match your doctor's prescription.

These unauthorized retailers are known for diluting product to sell more volume while maintaining recognizable packaging. Their products could also be expired or rancid. You could get a skin irritation or other unpleasant results. And without an authorized retailer, the manufacturer will not stand behind the product should any irritation occur. I used to work at a prestigious skincare line and they would purchase their own products from diverters in an effort to shut them down. This is how they found out that products had been tampered with.

The familiar phrase “you get what you pay for” rings true when purchasing anything that is deeply discounted, but especially something that you are putting in or on your body. I am not asking you to give up on online shopping; however, I am recommending that you trust the professional you are seeing, who has your best interest at heart. This way we can ensure you are receiving legitimate product. We would hate to give you an amazing skincare service and have those results diminished by impure product.

Emily Aiken, Aesthetician at The Spa at Ocotillo Village

If you have questions about something you find online, speak with a professional.

We are here to help guide you in the right direction.

Keep glowing and stay fierce!

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We should treat skincare the same way. If you purchase your skincare products online, you are doing your skin a disservice. After a skincare treatment, you maximize the value of the services you are receiving by maintaining your results with professional products. “But why should I pay 40% more in person?” This is a fantastic question. If you believe that you can find the same item for less online, of course it's hard to part with more money.

Platforms like Ebay and Amazon allow sales through diverters: people who have come into possession of a product under sometimes murky circumstances.

Skincare businesses who are going under may try to sell off old product to recoup losses, while others purchase product wholesale and sell it off for profit.

The problem is that you may not be getting the product you think you are purchasing.

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MADSCIENCE at Camelback Village

What is behind all the slime and science experiments my child is making at the Kids’ Club Mad Science Class?

Anita Chase, Camelback Village Youth Services Director

Believe it or not, all of this messy fun is preparing our children for a possible future in technology, engineering, and mathematics. Mad Science introduces children to STEM (which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).

Even if your child doesn’t turn out to be the next Bill Gates, they’ll benefit from developing problem solving skills, enhanced creativity, and critical thinking skills, and they’ll enjoy an authentic learning experience.

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Children reap additional benefits when parents show an interest in the activities that their children love doing—even moreso when parents join in and do it with them. This helps to form a lasting connection with your child.

If you decide to replicate a STEM activity at home, you can ask your child some simple questions such as: • What ingredients did you use to make the slime?

• How much did you use?

• What does the slime feel like?

• Does it have a smell?

• Is the texture smooth or bumpy?

Through questions like these, your child is gaining skills around measurement, mathematics, quantities, mixtures, etc.

Afterwards, you can make observations with your child: • What was successful?

• What did not work out so well?

• What did you think the final result would be?

• Did it come out to your expectations? Why or why not?

And, of course, you’ll want to be sure to include your child in one final step: cleaning up.

One of the best benefits of making slime or other STEMbased science activities is children are spending less time on screens and more in hands-on learning!!

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DON'T LET ACHES, PAINS, and STIFFNESS RUIN your FITNESS

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Colten Tyler, DC Ranch Village Personal Trainer

As a fitness trainer/coach, one of the most limiting things I see clients experience is pain or the fear of pain. Our tendency to pair high-stress work lives and sedentary screen time with super hardcore workouts—to make up for it all—has made it very common to live with pain during training and even in our daily activities. Many times, people will put off their fitness and health goals for fear of putting themselves into a state of chronic discomfort or pain from physically exerting themselves. Much of this apprehension comes from not actually knowing why they feel pain or what triggers discomfort, as well as conflicting information about what to do about it (e.g., do Yoga/Pilates, strengthen your core, pain shots or cortisol shots, have a surgery, etc.). No one strategy is inherently “bad;” however, these recommendations are often given to people without any individualized information taken into consideration. Unfortunately, on the flip side, the worst thing someone can do is give up and hope that things just feel better on their own. The key is defining the problem and then coming up with a plan of attack, so that you can take back your life and your fitness.

When it comes to pain, everyone claims to have the silver bullet to fix all of your ailments.

The reality is that every one of these solutions (including my own) comes from a different perspective and lens. My goal is to help people define and manage what it is that is limiting them in their training so that they can get back to crushing their goals and being awesome at training.

First off, let’s distinguish between pain and injury.

Pain is defined as an uncomfortable or unpleasant feeling (usually indicating something is not quite right). Pain is relative to the individual, and how people articulate pain varies. The reality is that most people will have some kind of pain on a weekly basis, perhaps even daily, and much of that can be attributed to lifestyle factors. Injury, as it relates to activity, is when you have a physical insult or damage that has been endured, such as sprained ankles, broken bones, bruises, strains, etc. Let’s be clear—you can have pain as a result of an injury, past or present, but just because you have pain does not necessarily mean you have an injury. If you are unsure of what you are feeling, you should always seek out help from a doctor, physical therapist, or chiropractor, who can better diagnose what is going on.

You should never just “work through pain.” What you can do is learn what helps your pain and what causes it. However, below are a few strategies to implement that might help you live with less stiffness and better tolerate nagging aches by improving your body mechanics and patterns.

You should never just “work through pain.” What you can do is learn what helps your pain and what causes it. However, below are a few strategies to implement that might help you live with less stiffness and better tolerate nagging aches by improving your body mechanics and patterns.

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Commit to daily movement or walks. Seems simple enough, but people underestimate the power of consistent, simple movement. Make

Take back control and learn to dominate your goals pain-free.

you identify activities (such as mobility work and/or strengthening) that you should avoid for a while, and other activities that you can work on to improve your movement quality. Try to find a movement screening that is going to most closely mirror your activity. For example, if you are a runner, a gait assessment would make sense for you. A good standard for general movement screening is the Functional Movement Screen (FMS), which is offered at the Village.

walking a goal for yourself every day—shoot for 20 – 30 minutes of deliberate walking. This allows for your spine to be upright, core muscles to engage and endorphins (pain-inhibiting hormones) to flow. Another great strategy is to take a walk to the restroom or water fountain every 30 – 60 minutes of sitting, to reset your posture and move your joints out of the fixed position they maintain while sitting.

Start a self-myofascial release habit. Try using a foam roller, tennis ball, or hand-held tiger tail to do some self-myofascial release (SMR). The goal here is to apply pressure with your SMR tool to an area that might be considered overactive and/or tight. This sends a signal to your nervous system, through pressure sensors, to release some of the tension. Typically, rolling an area for 20 – 30 seconds before a workout or in the middle of the day will do just fine. Common places to roll are the side of your quadriceps, calfs, hamstrings, and piriformis. Never roll over a joint—only soft tissue (squishy parts). The most effective strategies for SMR incorporate stretching and rolling. After you have rolled an area, try a few rounds of stretches for the same muscle groups.

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Get a movement screening or assessment done by a qualified professional. There are many different types of screenings and assessments out there that can tell you if you are at risk of injuring yourself, or might even shed some light on why you are feeling pain in a particular area. The key is to determine if you are dealing with movement compensations or patterns that may cause strain in your training or daily activities. This can help

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Finally, and most importantly, seek out a physical therapist and/or chiropractor if you are dealing with chronic pain or injury. These individuals are experts in movement, injury treatment, and pain, and have the greatest number of effective tools at their disposal to help you get back to pain-free living and training.

Whenever I have a client with chronic pain that is affecting our training, my first step is to send them to a chiropractor or physical therapist. This helps to ensure that training does not limit their success or cause further problems. More often than not, these people are able to work harder and accomplish their goals because of the work they did with a physical therapist or adjustments from the chiropractor. Many times, people will put off getting evaluated by these professionals for years, only to dig themselves deeper into discomfort and pain. If you are dealing with a chronic injury or pain problem that is affecting your training and life, make an appointment with one of these professionals today. To make it easy, many of the Village clubs have chiropractors or physical therapists in-club.

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THEFAMILYTHAT PLAYS TOGETHER For one Chandler family, the Ocotillo Village is a source of joy for three generations.

Lanier (everyone calls him Lenny) and Marilyn Leonard arrived in the Valley of the Sun at about the same time as their fi fth grandchild, a feisty eighteen-month-old girl named Sienna. While family ties were definitely a draw for the Leonards, Lenny claims that it was really the Village that convinced them to leave their lives in Princeton, New Jersey, behind.

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“I had been trying to convince Marilyn to move for several years,” Lenny recalls. “We would be here in the summer to visit our son and the grandkids, and she just didn’t think she could handle the heat full-time.”

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Fortunately, their son, Llewelyn, invited them out to Arizona during the winter two years ago, after finding a house he thought they might like. Marilyn enjoyed the wonderful weather, and the house, which was right across the street from the Ocotillo Village. But she still wasn’t sure about the heat.

When they toured the Village for the first time, Marilyn and Lenny both fell in love with the facility. Marilyn started talking with the employees at the front desk, and soon asked them how they were able to get through the summer months.

After they told her that she’d get used to the weather, she finally agreed to make the move out west.

“It’s really the best thing we’ve done,” Marilyn says. “I love the lifestyle here, and being close to my son and the grandkids fills my heart with joy.”

We talked to Marilyn, Lenny, and Llewelyn about the importance of family togetherness and how the Village strengthens their family bonds. the village: Well, it seems like you’re all really happy to

be here together! llewelyn: Having my parents here is the best thing. We have a great relationship and it’s so nice to be able to see them all the time. lenny: I’m so glad that Marilyn decided to move, despite the hot summers.

So, Marilyn, have you adjusted to the heat? marilyn: It hasn’t been easy. I grew up in Swaziland, which has a very temperate climate all year round. I have to say that all the other benefits of living here outweigh the weather. And I’ve found a few ways to work around the hot months.

What are some of the things you do to stay cool? marilyn: I never learned to swim before—in fact, I was always terrified of the water. But when we came out here I decided I should try to do it. At the time, the Village only had lessons for kids, but they set me up with a private coach and I inspired them to offer group lessons for adults. Coach Brent has been very patient with me, and what’s funny is that he also teaches my four-year-old grandson. lenny: We were all shocked that Marilyn decided to swim. It really is something of a miracle, given how scared she’s been of it in the past.

She’s doing great and we’re all very proud of her.

What other activities do you do at the Village? marilyn: I like to do yoga, and I’ll ride the stationary bike on occasion. Once I took a cycle class, but my butt hurt for five days! lenny: I play a lot of tennis. When I got here and saw how well people played, I knew I had to take some lessons.

I still do some of the ball clinics, and I’m part of a Tuesday night doubles league.

Honestly , the Village has brought us closer together.

— Llewelyn Glover

Do you do anything together? marilyn: We do yoga and aquatic aerobics together. lenny: Marilyn got me to do yoga under protest, but now it’s one of my favorite things to do! marilyn: We also participate in many of the social events. lenny: We go to every party at the Village!

Are you the only guy in the aquatic aerobics classes? lenny: Sometimes, but not always. marilyn: You should see how Lenny gets into it. He sings along with the music really loud, and he shouts out encouragement to the other people in the class. lenny: I like to have fun with it. I’m always yelling, “Come on, girls!”

What are your favorite things to do at the Village, Llewelyn? llewelyn: Serafina, who’s eight, likes yoga and the group games the club offers. She also likes to read and do her homework at the club. Selwyn, who’s four, swims and likes to run on the track when it gets empty later in the day. It’s great for me and my wife, because it drains some of the energy he has. And Sienna hangs out in the Kids’ Club. There’s really something for everyone here, and we’re all having a great experience. My wife loves the yoga classes, and even my mother-in-law, who stays with us for a few months every year, likes to come and sit in the sauna and use the weight-training machines.

How often do you all get together at the club? marilyn: We’re always running into each other, and we set aside time to hang out. We do lots of Happy Hours together. llewelyn: My kids look forward to the family events that take place once a month. We use those as leverage to make sure they stay on top of their homework!

Why did you move to Chandler? llewelyn: It feels more like Burbank, where I lived in California.

How did you and your wife meet? llewelyn: Hahahaha. It’s so funny. I’m from Africa, she’s from China, and we met in Compton. She was a card dealer at the Crystal Casino and I was there to make sure no one cheated. From the moment I saw her, I knew she was the one for me. lenny: We like our daughter-inlaw a lot better than our son! llewelyn: That’s true!

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How did you and Marilyn meet, Lenny? lenny: We met on a blind date in Swaziland when I was in the Peace Corps. My roommate was the romantic type and he met a woman on our very first day. After a while, I asked him if his girlfriend had any friends who might want to meet me. She went around asking everybody, and Marilyn agreed to take a risk. marilyn: I had no idea what Lenny looked like! lenny: We hit it off and I stayed in Swaziland for a third year, before coming back to the U.S. to get my MBA at the University of Chicago. We stayed in touch and I tell people that the reason I married Marilyn was because my phone bills were so high!

She came to visit me in Chicago and I surprised her with a proposal.

Have you made many friends since you’ve moved out here? lenny: We’ve met so many great people at the Village, and many of them are our neighbors where we live. marilyn: So many people come up to me at the club and ask me how I’m doing. They’ll say, “We live in the same development and see you every morning walking your dog!” lenny: People have to be careful asking Marilyn how she’s doing. Swazis are very social and will talk to you forever. marilyn: Saying “Hi, how are you?” requires at least 30 minutes.

Your family is such a delight. Are your other children jealous that you moved out to Arizona? lenny: They’re very happy for us…We’ll get them all out here eventually. llewelyn: My brothers and sister come to visit quite a bit, and now with my parents here, it’s easier than ever.

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What brought you out to Arizona, Llewelyn? llewelyn: I hated the cold, so when I graduated from college I moved out to California. I was going to get into the film industry and become a big director. After a few years, I realized I needed something a little more stable, so I got into the security industry. I guarded Bob Hope’s house once! I ended up working for a company that sent me to Arizona to transition an account they were losing. I developed such a good relationship that the account renewed their contract. It was just going to be temporary, but they made me an offer I couldn’t pass up.

I’m currently the Arizona Security Manager for Charles Schwab, and I’m responsible for the safety of about 2,400 people.

When did you join the Village? llewelyn: We joined in August of 2016. When we first moved here we got involved with the Tumbleweed Rec Center, which was great for us at the time. But as our family started growing we decided to check out the Village. We couldn’t believe how clean it was, how friendly the people were, and how much the club had to offer.

It was a little bit out of our comfort zone, but the experience has really been worth it. We’ve gotten about three or four other families to sign up.

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Camelback Village Pancakes with Santa focus on MEMBERS

The annual pancakes with Santa event in December provided fun for the whole family.

Camelback Village Porsche Club In December, the club's second annual fundraiser, were on the menu. pasta, and roasted squash soup Norris. Butternut squash, baked fall cooking class by Chef Maggie Members were treated to a special

Cooking Class Gainey Village

“Cars for a Cause,� raised money to purchase gift cards for families in need during the holidays.

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To have your Village Club event photo considered for the Focus on Members section next issue, please email it, with a short caption, to hmcmanus@dmbclubs.com (Camelback); ehubber@dmbclubs.com (DC Ranch); smcgann@dmbclubs.com (Gainey); or rkinney@dmbclubs.com (Ocotillo).

Gainey Village Santa and Snow Our Village kids had so much fun meeting Santa and playing in the snow last December.

Gainey Village Happy Hour

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Members had fun meeting other members at the Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers Happy Hour on January 23.

Ocotillo Village Swim Neptune Holiday Party The Ocotillo Swim Neptune kids shared holiday spirit at their year-end celebration.

Once a quarter we partner with N2 Publishing for a networking happy hour. We invite our local businesses and entrepreneurs. Light appetizers and wine are provided.

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DC Ranch Village B2B Networking Happy Hour

focus on MEMBERS Get Your Jingle On Ocotillo’s winter holiday party provided Casino Night shenanigans and loads of fun.

REALTOR REFERRAL program

My family and I relocated here in 1998 from California. Our boys were young, and we were very anxious to start our new adventures here in Scottsdale.

Lisa Owens, DC Ranch Village Membership Director

I met and am still friends with my realtor, who sold us the home we still live in to this day, as he was our welcoming committee and personal assistant all wrapped up into one.

The Village is a large part of the North Scott sdale community, and we meet and interact here with quite a number of families, couples, and individuals looking for a new lifestyle, as they arrive from another part of the country or the world.

Realtors are our ambassadors to the larger community, so here at the Village, we recognize our realtors as people who can grow our clubs and connect our members in a unique way.

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If you are a realtor, we have a program designed just for you. Walk into your local Village membership office, mention you are a realtor, and discover some additional benefits of being a member of the Village.

When you have a closing, we off er your clients a one-month choice membership, so they can enjoy the club, and this option is free for you—so you can give your clients the gift of health. In addition, if you have a listing, we can provide you with co-branded collateral you can display at your open houses, showing the Village as a high-end community amenity to those that come through the home.

When you refer a client, and they join, you not only receive a free month for yourself, you will also receive a 60-minute spa treatment as our gift to you for referring your clients.

For those in the mortgage or title industry, this program will work for you as well. As our housing market is still “sizzling,” take advantage of making the Village a stop on your next client’s tour. We will welcome you with open arms, and make sure that you and your clients enjoy the healthy lifestyle we’re living at the Village!

SPOT SOCIAL How do you follow the Village?

Cori Crenshaw, Village Digital Media Marketing Manager

Did you know that the Village is on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and YouTube? We like to make sure that you never miss a moment of what is going on. Whether it is trips, parties, cooking classes, special group fitness classes, club updates, etc., you will always be the first to know! Feeling special yet?

When you follow us and share your content with us, we might just feature you on our page. Our social media pages are a community and will make you feel just as special online as you do being a member here at the club.

To get even more personalized, we have a separate Facebook pages for each club in addition to the Village’s main Facebook page. This way, you can see the content most important to your community. So, what are you waiting for?

Head to your social media accounts and give us a follow!

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