BetterLIFE Summer 2013 by The Village Clubs

SUMMER 2013

VILLAGE HEALTH CLUBS & SPAS

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YOGA

on and off the mat

MAKE HIKING a part of your life

SNACKS FOR KIDS

ten healthy bites for summer

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT secret powers unleashed

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TABLE of CONTENTS

BETTER

LIFE

Your Resort Every Day 3 Yoga On and Off the Mat 10 Up and Coming 12 Make Hiking a Part of Your Life 14 The Benefits of Personal Training 16 Summer Camp is Awesome!

17 Ten Easy Summer Snacks for Kids 18 Hydration on Hot Arizona Days 19 We’ll Help You Unwind 20 Member Spotlight 22 Spring 2013 Photos 24 MyVillage App 26 Social Spot 27

MEET your MANAGERS CAROL NALEVANKO President DMB Sports Clubs cnalevanko@dmbclubs.com RICK ERDENBERGER Vice President DMB Sports Clubs, General Manager DC Ranch Village rerdenberger@dmbclubs.com JOHN SMALLFIELD General Manager Camelback Village Racquet & Health Club jsmallfield@dmbclubs.com

EVERY DAY Samasthiti, Spins & Sangria— Poolside Flow with Kristin

STRETCH

Over 65 members joined together for a poolside yoga flow at Gainey with Kristin while a DJ spun some tunes. After they enjoyed sangria, appetizers from Pita Jungle, and tried out Muscle Milk’s newest products.

JIM KRIMBILL General Manager Gainey Village Health Club & Spa jkrimbill@dmbclubs.com

PERHAPS YOU HAVEN’T HEARD, but DC Ranch is in the process of building a beautiful 10-court tennis center and clubhouse for our members. All the courts will be lighted, some will be additionally lined for Under-10 play and of course we will keep the same Village atmosphere that we have at DC Ranch.

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For both of these amazing new programs, we are already interviewing for tennis staff as well as training our yoga instructors on the special Village HOT sequence. Of course, for those that want something different or don’t like the heat, we will have warm yoga flow in addition to the incredible existing programs we have always provided.

The DC Ranch Tennis Center will be for members only and we are thrilled to be able to offer this incredible facility and programming for no additional fee to DC Ranch and Choice members.

Please invite your friends and acquaintances to come and join us. We can use your help in spreading the word about tennis and hot yoga at DC Ranch so we can keep these programs in our Clubs.

The greatest appreciation we receive is the referral of your friends and family. Invite them to experience the healthy lifestyle that comes with a Village membership.

summer / fall holiday

CLUB HOURS

4 pm Fourth of July: closing at Labor Day: closing at 4 pm

How Would You Like to Save More Than Just Your 10% Member Discount in Our Village Boutiques?

See you in the club.

Rick Erdenberger VP + GENERAL MANAGER, DC RANCH VILLAGE

CAMELBACK 4444 e. camelback rd. • phoenix, arizona 85018 phone: 602.840.6412 • fax: 602.852.0411

DC RANCH 18501 n. thompson peak pkwy. • scottsdale, arizona 85255 phone: 480.502.8844 • fax: 480.515.5521

GAINEY 7477 e. doubletree ranch rd. • scottsdale, arizona 85258 phone: 480.609.6979 • fax: 480.609.6976 Comments, submissions and advertising inquiries can be sent to Jennifer Wolff at jwolff@dmbclubs.com.

Do you like the merchandise in our Boutiques? Do you find yourself buying our merchandise frequently?

Well, we have great news for you! We have developed a new program called The 6 Box Boutique Program that will save you even more on your Village Boutique purchases. By signing up, we will Give you $100.00 credit in your first box toward The 6 Box Boutique Program card to start you off with at least $10.00 savings on your next purchase.

The program will start June 1st so sign up to take advantage of this amazing offer. You can pick up a flyer at the front desk for details or ask any of our lovely Retail Associates and they will be happy to tell you all about it.

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Kristin, Gainey Village Youth Services Director; Patricia, Gainey Village Group Exercise Director; and Gainey member Heather show proper technique.

Photo by Dave Cruz Photography.

This has been a four year project to find land that meets the needs of the tennis community in North Scottsdale. At the same time we have acquired space for a Hot Yoga studio to expand our yoga program.

The hot yoga studio will have two restrooms, waiting area and lockers for storage. We will also provide ice and water to rehydrate during and after class. Another great feature is the option for natural light along with a black out system so you can select classes that will meet your individual interests. As we will want to control the size of some classes there will be a check-in numbering system to make sure the programs are not overcrowded. Once classes start we will not want to disturb the flow of the class. Therefore no one will be allowed entry into the studio once class begins. So, don’t be late!

Between the three Village clubs we will be the largest yoga provider in Arizona. We will have hot yoga here and at Gainey Village and we have just introduced rooftop yoga at our Camelback Village location with an absolutely stunning view of Camelback Mountain in the background.

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Don’t forget to ‘like’ The Village Health Clubs & Spas on Facebook, where you’ll be privy to the recent contests we are running, fitness information and Village events— everything Village!

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EVERY DAY

√ Lowry Barfield San Diego 2013

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Sam Coppersmith San Diego 2013

Krista LaPan Rocky Point 2013

COMPETE

Spring Triathlons

The triathlon season starts in the spring and our triathletes didn’t seem to have missed a beat in the ‘off’ season. Village members participated in the Sedona Half Marathon, Phoenix Marathon, Ragnar Relay, Marquee and Leadman Triathlons, San Diego Triathlon, Rocky Point Triathlon, Ironman Cabo, Ironman 70.3 St George and St Croix, and Esprit de She Triathlon among many more. Looking towards the summer the most popular races will be Tempe International Triathlon, Deuces Wild Triathlon, Barn Burner, Mountain Man Triathlon, Boulder 70.3, Lake Stevens 70.3, Ironman Canada, Ironman Lake Tahoe, Ironman Coeur D’Alene, Ironman Nice, Skull Valley Road Ride, and the Tempe Triathlon (formerly Nathans).

Kathy Kallner at Leadman Tri above right

Racers Jen Huston and Scott Zeadow cooling off after a challenging race below right

One Multisport founders Cyndi and John Dean

TriScottsdale well represented at USAT Club Championships in San Diego this past April

√ Abby Luedecke San Diego 2013

SWINGERS

The Village Club Squash Championships

The tournament that has all the bragging rights produced some amazing squash in every division. Almost 50 players competed over the weekend in what was our biggest Club Championships so far. Everyone who played can hold their head high and can look forward to many more tournaments in the future. The cream of the crop and deserving 2013 Club Champions are: 5.5 Brian Jack def Chad Stauffacher 3/0 5.5 Consolation Brett Ramsay def Christian Hills 3/1

left Tom Rusling (4.5 winner, on right) Derek Leiter (2nd) right Dave Taylor (3.5 winner, on right) and Nabil Wasif (2nd)

4.5 Tom Rusling def Derek Leiter 3/0 4.5 Consolation Chad Collins def Attila Juhasz 3/0 3.5 Dave Taylor def Nabil Wasif 3/0 3.5 Consolation Eric Moseley def Josh Schoen 3/0 Angie, Chris and Melanie enjoying a successful finish

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She 2013

3.0 Kirby Jones def Bill Wilkinson 3/2 3.0 Consolation Mike Perlon def Jack Wallace 3/2 2.5 Ismael def Arnie Calica 3/0 2.5 Consolation Lauren Dow def Mehraboon Irani 3/0

left Kirby Jones (3.0 winner, on left) and Bill Wilkinson (2nd) right Ismael (2.5 winner, on right) and Arnie Calica

Junior Division 1 1st Mason Smith 2nd David Schwartz Junior Division 2 1st Ardeshir Irani 2nd Megan Mavoides

√ Jeff Kootman

√ Tuesday/Thursday 7:30am Group Ride: Terry Dykshorn, Mimi Shaps, Pamela Schembs, Susan Krupa

left Mason Smith (orange shirt) Junior Division 1 winner right Ardeshir Irani (center) Junior Division 2 winner

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in Leadman Tri

√ Brian Jack (5.5 winner, on right)and Chad Stauffacher (2nd)

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EVERY DAY SPLASH

Swim Neptune

It was dawn aboard Bay Celebrations. Typically a boat reserved for social occasions in the San Francisco Bay, on Saturday April 20 it was hosting a different kind of party. Approximately 80 swimmers age 8 to 65 were celebrating the culmination of a six month training program with a 1.4 mile swim from Alcatraz to San Francisco’s Aquatic Park. The next day, Sunday April 21, 60 swimmers from the same group made the 1.2 mile swim across the Golden Gate Bridge. In 2013 the conditions in the Bay were picture perfect with little wind, clear conditions, and calm water.

The Alcatraz Swim started from the boat. The horn sounded and all 80 swimmers hit the water within two minutes. The first ten minutes are the hardest as the jolt of the cold water fades as the swim continues. On the way to shore swimmers are surrounded by awesome sights. A breath to the left gives you a view of the Bay Bridge, a right side breather is treated to views of the Golden Gate, flipping on your back gives you a view of the ever-shrinking Alcatraz Island as you swim toward the awe-inspiring skyline of San Francisco. After entering Aquatic Park the last several hundred meters of the swim are the celebration, heading towards the crowds on the beach. Each one of the 80 swimmers finished the event, joining the celebration on the beach.

The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.

The Golden Gate Bridge swim was a “boat to boat” event. Swimmers jump from the boat on the Pacific side of the South Tower. The event happens during a flood tide, which pushes swimmers under the bridge where the boat waits on the Bay side of the North Tower.

Since 2007 swimmers from Arizona have been making the trek to San Francisco in support of the Foundation for Aquatic Safety and Training (FAST Foundation), a Kids Saving Kids focus to water safety and drowning prevention. A majority of the swimmers are under 15 we had great representation from Village swimmers including: Jack Cahill, Devin Esser, Francis Fontes, Maria Murphy-Fontes, Sophie Isom, Robert Isom, Tristan Joslin, Mia Joslin, Antje Joslin, Kristin Keeble, Lance Keeble, Holly Keeble, Isabella Lantz, Jared Lara, Forrest Lindemann, Tim Lindemann, and Ryan O’Hara.

The swim is supported by 15 local swimmers who are paired up with younger swimmers assuring that nobody is swimming alone. The course is lined by rowboats, zodiacs, kayakers, and paddle boarders. Additional support is provided by the SF Police Department Marine Units, the SF Fire Department, and the US Coast Guard.

Renowned open water swimmer Jen Schumacher, an invited guest of the event, called the swim the “safest, best supported event” she had ever seen.

We have the opportunity to expand the swim and in 2014 we are excited to be able to offer additional Village members the opportunity to “Escape Your Limitations” and do two amazing open water swims in one unforgettable weekend.

Contact Helen Zemaitis at hzemaitis@ dmbclubs.com for additional swim team and swim lesson information.

Over 40 Village members went on the popular Tom’s Thumb (northside) hike in March. We had breakfast at Pinnacle Grill afterwards

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Kids Kinesis has become very popular at Gainey Village.

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+ Village members got to see the beautiful spring flowers on the Go John Hike in April

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EVERY DAY SWINGERS

Dan Marting + Bruce Nichols

The Village 2013 Tennis Club Championships

The Village 2013 Tennis Club Championships were held in February, March, and April this year and we had a wonderful display of high quality tennis! We had a record number of entrants in the Doubles tournament this year with over 120 players.

Men’s Open Singles champion Luis Uribe finalist Dan Marting consolation winner Chris Corso Men’s 4.5 Singles champion Curtis Ekmark finalist Mike Sayre Men’s 4.0 Singles champion Tyson Sterling finalist Dave Taylor consolation winner Michael Ambrose Men’s 3.5 Singles champion David Erickson finalist Mahmood Amirrezvani consolation winner Gabe Glimcher Women’s 4.0 Singles champion Nancy Singer finalist Marcy Yonker consolation winner Tina Fuselli Women’s 3.5 Singles champion Vicky Glimcher finalist Therese Day consolation winner Celeste Dunoyer Boy’s 10 + Under Singles champion Rhys Williams Luis Uribe

Boy’s 14 + Under Singles Mixed 7.0 Doubles champion Cameron Krimbill champions finalist Rush Williams Dave Taylor + Anna Oren finalists Boy’s 16 + Under Singles Ehab Farouk + champion Garner Blake Wendy Williams Girl’s 10 + Under consolation winners champion Ryan Kershner Adam Webb + finalist Haley Chesno Suzanne Watts Girl’s 12 + Under champion Rhea Tuli Girl’s 14 + Under champion Isabelle Brown finalist Carly Stouffer consolation winner Claire Harders Girl’s 16 + Under champion Elyse Rangel Combined 16 + Under champion Aida Farrally Mixed Open Doubles champions Bobby Bull + Ashlee Candelaria finalists Dan Marting + Denise Cockrell Mixed 9.0 Doubles champions Mike Sayre + Sharon Stevens finalists Jenne Geyer + Darin Randles consolation winners Ruthie Redmond + Doug Craig

Men’s 9.0 Doubles champions Doug Kelton + Alex Delucio finalists Matt Armstrong + Jeff Carlson consolation winners Dan DeMichele + Jeff Stengel

Women’s 9.5 Doubles champions Betsy Owen + Tammy Auther

Jamie Buterbaugh + Manuela Emmerich

Doug Kelting + Alex Delucio Perry Peterson + Tye Smoole

Women’s 9.0 Doubles champions Sharon Stevens + Iris Gordon finalists Kate Moore + Jen Jenkins consolation winners Cari Peterson + Nikki Black

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Tammy Auther + Betsy Owen Iris Gordon + Sharon Stevens Kate Baker + Anne Taylor Stephanie Ashman + Vickie Glimcher

Women’s 8.0 Doubles champions Kate Baker + Anne Taylor finalists Kari Williams + Val Turner consolation winners Niloo Fotouhi + Luisa Bakay

Women’s 7.0 Doubles champions Stephanie Ashman + Vicky Glimcher Men’s 8.0 Doubles finalists Suzanne Watts + champions Becky Lieberman Tye Smoole + Perry Peterson consolation winners finalists Barry Friener + Sara Ryan + Tandy Vincent Richard Kane consolation winners top left Nancy Singer Do Ho + Dave Taylor

top right Vickie Glimcher

bottom left Curtis Ekmark bottom center Tyson Sterling bottom right David Erickson

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Bobby Bull + Ashlee Candelaria Mike Sayre + Sharon Stevens Steve Cabrera + Pam Kinney Dave Taylor + Anna Oren

COMPETE

Tri for the Cure

There was a great turnout of Village members at the Tri for the Cure on March 24 and they had fun supporting a great cause! Next year’s Tri for the Cure is March 23. far left Finish line at Tri for the Cure Before the swim All smiles at the Tri for the Cure race

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Mixed 8.0 Doubles champions Steve Cabrera + Pam Kinney finalists Bill Richardson + Ashley Mitchell consolation winners David Rosenthal + Robin Grossman

Men’s Open Doubles champions Dan Marting + Bruce Nichols finalists Bobby Bull + Jesse Ponwith consolation winners Usman Nabi + Cort Alcott

Women’s Open Doubles champions Jamie Buterbaugh + Manuela Emmerich

Did you conjure up an image of your most hippie-like Aunt sitting cross-legged chanting the word OM? Or perhaps you simply thought that yoga must be reserved for the uber-flexible…those you might find at a Cirque du Soleil audition. Well, I’ve got good news—you don’t have to have a sticky mat to practice yoga and honestly don’t even have to challenge your hamstrings (although most of us definitely have some tight muscles in need of a good stretch)! In fact, you might be pleasantly surprised to find that you are already a “yogi” and ARE practicing YOGA—a tradition that is thousands of years old, and one that offers endless wisdom and value to help each and every one of us live life a little more simply, healthily and peacefully.

According to Patanjali, the author of the most ancient writings on yoga, there are eight steps that basically act as guidelines on how to live a meaningful and

purposeful life. I like to think of these steps as something of a yoga “ladder”. The first two rungs include what are called the “yamas” and “niyamas”, golden rule–like principles that remind us of how we should conduct ourselves in life. It is not until the third rung that you actually find what most of us believe to be yoga (think tree pose)—the physical part, or exercises, known as “asanas”. As you move further up the ladder, the rungs typically become a little more challenging and lead you to what, deep down, all humans aspire to: peace. It is important to remember that peace ultimately can neither be bought or possessed, but only experienced.

Let’s take a look at how we might already practice YOGA in our daily lives, by considering the way the yamas & niyamas can be found in most everything we do. Below find a few supersimple personal examples of how I incorporate these into my life—you can too!

YAMAS [yuhm-uhs]

Photos by Dave Cruz Photography.

These universal practices relate best to what we innately know…that we should treat others with respect, kindness and love—it starts when we treat ourselves the same way.

1 N ONVIOLENCE It is a good idea to rest at least one day a week…the body needs a chance to recuperate from a hectic workout schedule

2 T RUTHFULNESS I strive to be honest with myself and others

3 N ON-STEALING I am respectful of others by trying to always be on time

4 N ON-EXCESS Do I really need that new top even though it is SUPER cute?

5 N ON-POSSESSIVENESS I try to share of my time, talent & wisdom freely

YOGA

NIYAMAS [nee-yuh-muhs] These are like contracts that you have with yourself.

1 P URIT Y I strive to take to heart the old adage

ON & OFF THE MAT

THE ESSENCE OF YOGA

“cleanliness is next to Godliness”

2 C ONTENTMENT I remind myself that I am always given everything I really need

3 S ELF-DISCIPLINE My workouts are important to my health and happiness, even though sometimes I would rather skip them

4 S ELF-STUDY I try to slow down and pay more attention to how I feel, whether it be in a yoga pose or in a stressful situation

5 S URRENDER I remind myself daily these three simple yet sometimes difficult words… “let it go”

Patricia Vamos is the Group Fitness, Yoga & Pilates Director at the Gainey Village Club. She has been practicing yoga both on & off the mat, while teaching & guiding others throughout the Valley, for more than 15 years.

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Take a moment and think back to the first time you heard the word yoga: If you are like my dad, maybe you thought it was something smooth & fruity found in the refrigerated section of the local grocery. Perhaps you thought it was some far Eastern religion, practiced by robe wearing monks.

Take a moment, do a little self study and ask yourself how you fare with the yamas & niyamas: do you practice yoga without ever stepping onto a mat? If so, are you ready to take it to the next step and reap the physical benefits as well? Or are you coming to the mat regularly, improving physically without the full benefits of yoga as it is intended? Then perhaps it’s time to take your practice off the mat as well.

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COMING GOLF

TENNIS

Summer Golf League at Gainey Ranch Golf Club TUES, JUNE 4 – SEPT 10, 4:30 PM (SHOTGUN START) $25 per player. You will pay the course each week.

This is a fun recreational league and you will play your own ball. You need to know how to play “ready golf” so that you keep up the pace of play. We will pair

you up at the course so make sure you arrive no later than 4:15 pm. Contact: Timothy vonPahlen-fedoroff at 480.609.6979, tvonpahlen-fedoroff@dmbclubs.com or Judi Buterbaugh at 602.553.4930, jbuterbaugh@ dmbclubs.com Please sign up by the Monday prior to each week’s play.

Tennis Court Construction

BEGINNING JUNE 24

Six courts will be rebuilt with post-tension concrete at the Camelback Village! Courts 4 – 9 will be out of commission for about 8 weeks. During this time, we will have access to 4 courts at the Phoenician for our members to use as well as the 9 courts we will have open at the club.

Friday Night Summer Fun Tennis JULY 26 + AUG 9

HIKING Details will be out in late July on a Village hiking trip to Flagstaff to see the fall colors. Contact Shelly McGann at Gainey Village for details, smcgann@dmbclubs.com

3rd Annual “Hotter than Heck” Hike & Dinner AUG 16 Harrison Titzck having fun with counselors Nicole Smith and Sarah Mitchell

3–4 mile Intermediate to Advanced Sunrise Trail Hike.

Yes, it will be hot. Yes, it’s a little crazy to be hiking when it’s over 100. But believe it or not this hike is almost 100 percent in the shade and we hiked it last

year and it wasn’t bad at all! Meet at 5:15 pm at the trailhead (145th Street & Via Linda). We will hike until 6:30 pm and if we’re not to the top we will turn around and head back so we’re done by dark. We’ll head to Blue Adobe restaurant afterwards (Via Linda & Frank Lloyd Wright). Bring a change of clothes. Sign up by contacting Shelly McGann at 480.624.9125 or smcgann @dmbclubs.com by Aug 13. Guests are welcome.

KIDS End of Summer Bash AUG 2, 4 – 6 PM Mark your calendars for our 2nd annual End of Summer Bash! It’s a wet and wild time with slip ‘n’ slides, water slides, activities, and so much more.

Activities for all ages!

SQUA SH Welcome to the Summer on the Village Squash Courts. It has been a very active Spring with the 2013 Village Club Championships seeing a changing of the guard in almost every division. The standard is improving all the time. It is really great to see! There will be plenty of activity on the squash courts during the hot summer months, this is the time to play, work on your game and of course what better way to keep in shape? Always remember IT IS COOL TO PLAY SQUASH!!

SEPT 7 AT DC RANCH

Clinics

Come, play and have a chance to win the Boomerang in a day of intense Summer Squash. Hot outside, cool on the court. Always a lot of fun and a great way to kick off a new squash season.

NOVICE/3.0 AT CAMELBACK WED 4 – 5:30 PM ADVANCED AT GAINEY SAT 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Open Play

CAMELBACK TUES 3:30 – 5 PM, SUN 9:30 – 10:30 AM DC RANCH JUNIOR NOVICE SAT 1 – 2 PM

DC RANCH SAT 8 – 11:30 AM, MON 5 – 7:30 PM, WED 4 – 7:30 PM GAINEY TUES/THURS 5:30 – 7:30 PM CAMELBACK SAT 8 – 11:30 AM, MON 5 – 8 PM

Junior Program

To enter any of the events and for all lesson, junior and clinic information plus to purchase squash equipment e-mail rollier@dmbclubs.com or call 602.350.5173.

Mark your calendars for the following Fridays when we will host Friday Night Summer Fun Tennis! These events will be social tennis mixers with a different theme each night. The cost will be $25 per person and will include your tennis, some fun prizes and food and drinks after tennis play. Please contact Judi Buterbaugh at jbuterbaugh@dmbclubs.com for more information.

Monsoon Mixed Madness Returns

AUG 27 – 28

Our annual Monsoon Mixed Madness tournament is a 2 night tournament where you will sign up with a

US Open Tennis Mixer SUNDAY SEPT 8 Join us for our US Open Tennis Mixer. Players will sign up with a partner for this mixed doubles event.

Play will begin at 8:30 am and will finish in time to watch the finals of the Open on TV. The cost is $25 per player and will include tennis, drinks and lunch afterwards.

Fall Tennis Tournaments SEASON OPENER DOUBLES AND MIXED DOUBLES SEPT 27 – 29 VILLAGE OPEN FALL CLASSIC OCT 24 – 27 PHOENIX MOTOR COMPANY’S RACQUET SPORTS TOURNAMENT NOV 20 – 24 JINGLE BELLS ROCK MIXED DOUBLES TOURNAMENT DEC 13 – 15

TRIATHLON Morning Group Workouts

MON – FRI 5:30 AM RIDE

OR RUN

With the temperatures rising, our morning group workouts move even earlier. For a complete listing of all swim/bike/run group workouts offered by the Village Health Clubs along with TriScottsdale, ONEMultisport, and NWLB contact Triathlon Coordinator Abby Luedecke at aluedecke@dmbclubs. com or pick a flyer at your Village Health Club.

Nervous about your first race? Just entertaining the idea of a triathlon, marathon, or century ride? Our Triathlon Coordinator Abby Luedecke is here to help you with your journey, whether it be a structured training plan, race tips, group runs,rides,master swim, or assistance in finding the right training group/partner for you.

Antelope Canyon

AUG 30 – SEPT 1

Travel to Flagstaff and Page, AZ for a guided tour of Antelope Canyon and group hike in Flagstaff. Cost is $290pp/double occupancy, for more information contact Abby aluedecke@dmbclubs.com limited space available!

Skull Valley Loop Challenge SEPT 14 – 15 Travel north to Prescott for this fun and challenging 54mile road ride...trip cost and lodging details coming soon, contact Abby for more information aluedecke@ dmbclubs.com

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The 2013 Boomerang Trophy

JULY 12,

partner. Matches will be best of three sets with a tie-breaker played instead of the 3rd set. Matches start at 6 pm each night and players do need to be available both evenings in order to play. The cost is $30 per person and includes snacks and drinks both nights. Please contact Judi Buterbaugh at jbuterbaugh@dmbclubs.com to sign up.

She may have called it a walk but I now realize that it was hiking in the real sense of the word. Up and down hills, through streams, across rocks and up stairs—we encountered all kinds of fun obstacles in both the wilderness and the urban jungle. Her reason was to provide me with a free adventure, but she also gave me an opportunity to become a fit, healthy, balanced and a coordinated individual.

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I now carry on the family tradition and, at least once a week, I drag my family, including my dogs, on a hike.

We vary our destinations, return to old favorites and now and then, we set off on foot from our own doorstep to see what‘s what in our local neighborhood. I try to keep it challenging, exciting and fun. Even if it’s raining, we venture outside.

There are so many reasons to hike!

If you want a new adventure, need to lose some weight or need a good free activity to do with family or friends—you should give hiking a try. The health benefits associated with hiking are vast. Check out my top five reasons to go hiking:

1 IMPROVED CARDIOVASCUL AR FUNCTION Engaging in mild to moderate intensity exercise is linked to improvements in lung capacity and increased cardiac function.

2 IMPROVED BAL ANCE AND COORDINATION The rugged and varied terrain of most hiking trails forces your body to stabilize itself, in time improving your balance and coordination.

3 IMPROVED MENTAL APTITUDE Taking time out from your busy life and enjoying the outdoors can relieve stress, while the stimulus of enjoying nature—the sights, smells and textures— can make you feel more mentally alert.

4 W EIGHT LOSS Physical activity burns calories, slow and steady cardiovascular activity promotes fat burning. Hiking combined with a good nutritional balance can lead to significant weight and fat loss.

5 F UN There is something about discovering new trails and being outside that is fun, taking time out of your busy day to connect with friends. Doing an activity such as hiking can also improve your mood.

Always the athlete…

You can leisurely hike and enjoy your surroundings, chat with a friend or day dream as you check out nature, but you also have the option of finding your inner hiking guru and stepping up your hike into a calorie blasting athletic adventure.

Top four tips for getting more out of your hike:

1 P ACE Pick up your pace and give trail running a try, it will increase the intensity of your hike. If you’re not ready for running, try alternating between power walking and jogging.

2 G RADIENT The steeper the hill, the harder your body has to work.

Spend time finding a hike with a challenging gradient.

3 A LTITUDE Training at a higher altitude has many health benefits and can improve your overall fitness level. It is, however, something you should build up to slowly.

4 S URFACE

five tips for a perfect hiking adventure

(AND FOUR MORE TO MAKE YOU SWEAT!)

Hiking can be full of adventure, fun, sweat and burned calories but, as with all activities, hiking is what you make it. You get to choose what’s right for you. My advice is to get on the trail, enjoy yourself and see how hiking can help you reach your own goals.

Written by Samantha Clayton, afaa, issa. Samantha is Director of Fitness Education at Herbalife in Discover Good Nutrition Fitness.

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I love a challenge, exploring new surroundings, being outdoors and, of course I love to exercise! Hiking gives me all of those things in one simple free activity. When I was a child, my mother took us on walks every weekend, we packed a lunch and spent the entire day outdoors, whatever the weather.

Vary the type of trail surface you hike on. Start out on mostly flat trails and build up to sandy or rocky surfaces. Walking on uneven terrain forces all of the small under-worked muscles and tendons in your feet and ankles to get strong.

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Colgin Katz is showing off his muscles during our 2012 Summer Fitness Camps. √ inset Here is Honor Leach learning rock climbing in our Desert Survival Camp.

THE EXPERT

THE BENEFITS OF

PERSONALTRAINING

Personal Trainers are exercise professionals who help individuals meet their personal fitness goals whether they are a beginner or a seasoned athlete. There are a multitude of benefits for someone that wants to increase their endurance, flexibility, muscular strength and everyday living functionality.

There are many different avenues that you can take if you would like to hire a personal trainer, you can work out on a regular basis 2 – 3 times per week, others are on a maintenance program where they see the trainer monthly, and some decide they want to work with a personal trainer in a small group setting.

Some benefits of working with a trainer include:

Motivation and Confidence Having a trainer to meet at a specific time helps avoid the “I’ll do it tomorrow” syndrome. You would treat this as an appointment in your calendar that you simply cannot miss. The motivation will help you stick with a consistent exercise program.

Unfortunately, a lot of accidents can happen during unsupervised exercise so having a personal trainer can help prevent serious physical injuries due to improper exercise techniques. By having rigorous education demands the trainers can watch your form and know how to correct it.

Break Through Plateaus You might be in pretty decent shape but have been stuck for years doing the same routine and have not noticed any changes in your fitness levels. A personal trainer can refresh your program, confuse your muscles and help you get to the next level in your training.

Lose the Right Weight This is probably the number 1 reason people hire a personal trainer. A trainer can help keep you on track, motivated, and consistently get you to try different things to help you reach your ideal body weight.

There are many different reasons that someone might need the help of a personal trainer, each goal is different and unique and many trainers specialize in certain areas. Feel free to contact me if you have never worked with a trainer and would like a complimentary training session and/or a Functional Movement Screen (FMS) evaluation. We are looking forward to helping you here at the Village look and feel your best!

Lia Pulver, MS, Camelback Village Fitness Director, 602.553.4935 or lpulver@dmbclubs.com

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In a world of technology our kids can get caught up in the conveniences of mobile apps, fast food, and hand held games. Obesity is on the rise in children, but more family involvement in exercise and nutrition can reduce the risks of obesity and may even help kids do better in school.

Family Activities Here at The Village we encourage families to come to the club to workout, join a program or class, or just to have some family fun! Below are some tips to stay active and healthy as a family this summer (activities with children require a family membership): • Play some ball! Whether it’s on the basketball court, racquetball and squash courts, or tennis courts you are sure to have a ball. Take a swing with one of our complimentary racquets or bring your own.

• Go for a swim! Cool off this summer by taking a dip in the pool or relaxing under the cabana.

• Classes for ages 5 – 10: Kids Fitness and Kids Yoga is designed for kids that want to be in a class just like mom and dad.

• Classes for ages 11 – 13: Jr. Certification is a great program to get your pre-teen in the right direction.

The training teaches etiquette in the club and activities they can participate in.

Summer Camps Have to work or busy this summer? The Village Fitness Camps can help promote healthy lifestyles that you can approve of while still having fun!

• 2013 Camelback Village Fitness Camps: Kids Can Cook, Desert Survival, Rawhide Roundup, Martial Arts, Ballet, Moving Masterpieces, Under the Big Top, Multi Adventure Challenges, Ultimate Dodge ball, Bold n Beautiful, Sense of Wonder, Cheer n Tumble, Jr. Olympics, Sports and Splash.

• 2013 Camelback Village Specialty Camps: Jr. Tennis, Squash, Fencing, Tactical Football, Soccer/Lacrosse, Speed and Footwork.

• Family Picnic! Order up some healthy cuisines at The Court Café and eat outside on our shaded grass back lawn. There is even a fun playground to play on!

• Check your Club’s Kid Club for specific Summer camp info.

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Parents need to stay active themselves, despite pressures and time constraints, to set a good example. This summer while you enjoy working out in your favorite class, sign your children up for a class of their own (classes are free for family members):

Experts say kids should get at least 1 hour of exercise per day; yet, 74% of American kids do not and 41% get less than 1 hour per week. The Village has you covered with many programs and activities for all ages!

• Classes for ages 3 – 5: Little Athletes is perfect for that beginner sports enthusiast and Little Pom Poms gets everyone cheering!

Marcia Leach, Camelback Village Youth Service Director. For more information on all Village offerings for families, contact your Club’s Youth Services Director.

• Youth Programs: Swim Team, Swim Lessons, Jr. Basketball, Fencing, Martial Arts, Jr. Tennis, Squash, Youth Sports Conditioning, and more!

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Tailored Program All of the Village Trainers are required to have a four year degree in the field of exercise physiology and a national certification. This means they have the knowledge to look closely at what your needs are and develop an effective program to suit your needs. Another fun fact: All Village Trainers will be taking a certification called the Functional Movement Screen this summer. Put simply, the FMS is a ranking and grading system that documents movement patterns that are key to normal function. By screening these patterns, the FMS readily identifies functional training and physical conditioning and body awareness. The FMS generates a score, which is used to target problems and track progress. This scoring system is directly linked to the most beneficial corrective exercises to restore proper movement patterns.

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TEN EASY SUMMER SNACKS FOR KIDS

With school out for the summer, it’s back to preparing snacks on a daily basis! Whether you’re coming up with bites to be eaten at home or at day camp, here are ten great ideas from Chef Sabrina that’ll freshen up the menu.

Let them be Choosy An afternoon snack gives kids the energy to play outside, swim, hike and just be a kid. The important thing is to provide kids with choices. If all the choices you give them are reasonably nutritious, then everybody’s happy: your kids get to choose their snacks, and you get to ensure that they’re eating healthfully.

Sabrina Gressett, Café Manager at DC Ranch Village Health Club and past Hell’s Kitchen contestant.

Fresh Fruit Kabobs Fresh fruit is always a great kidfriendly snack. You can make fun kabobs to pack for day camp or just keep a large bowl of cut-up fruit in the refrigerator. This way, there is always a healthy grab-and-go snack available.

Homemade popsicles There’s nothing like an ice cold fruit pop on a hot summer day. Instead of just buying store-bought popsicles, try making your own. All you have to do is pour your favorite juice into a homemade popsicle mold and voila! Instant frozen magic.

Homemade Trail Mix One of my favorite summer

Cheese String cheese is a nutritious summer snack

snacks is a homemade trail mix; I make a large batch before every adventure. It’s great when you hit the trail, are touring a museum or just need a snack during an afternoon at the park. Easy to put together and customize according to your preferences, this snack is sure to become a staple in your kitchen! You can use a variety of nuts, M&M’s, shaved coconut, cereal, etc. Be as creative as you want!

that is easy to transport. String cheese contains calcium, which keeps your bones strong. If it’s very hot, keep the string cheese in a cool place or add an ice pack when you’re on the go.

Frozen Grapes One of my daughter’s favorite summer time snacks is frozen grapes! They taste great, cool you off and help to keep lunch box items chilled! Simply wash and freeze!

Roasted edamame Edamame is packed with healthy fiber and protein. Most kids love it raw, but for a special treat, douse with olive oil and your favorite spices (we love chili pepper, cumin, salt and pepper) and roast in the oven for 10 – 15 minutes until golden brown. Mmmmm…

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Nuts Almonds, pecans, and walnuts are good sources of anti-inflammatory n-3 essential fatty acids, which are just as essential for children as for adults. Nuts are made up of healthy fats, which kids need for growth and development, as well as for heart health. Having a little bit of “good” fat gives your kids a burst of energy to keep them going.

Soy Crisps If you can’t eat just one, consider switching from potato or tortilla chips to soy crisps. A huge 140-calorie-ish portion generally packs only 2 grams of fat and as much as 10 grams of healthy soy protein, depending on the brand. So you can munch away and feel like you’re eating a ton without any guilt about the grease factor.

HYDRATION on hot arizona days

It is important to stay hydrated anytime, anywhere, but especially important during the summer months in Arizona. Water makes up 60% of your total body weight and keeps your body working in tip top shape.

Water works to flush out toxins, carry nutrients to cells, and provides a moist comfortable environment for your ears, nose, and throat. Without proper hydration, you will feel drained of energy and your body will not be able to carry out its normal functions.

So how much water should the average person be drinking?

The average, healthy adult in a temperate climate needs 2.2 liters for women and 3 liters for men. The old adage of 8, 8-oz glasses of fluids/day which equates to about 1.8 liters, which is right in line with the amount that we need! These water needs are for an average adult with average conditions. Some conditions that affect hydration needs include: exercise, weather, illness, and pregnancy/breast feeding. Exercise water loss can be tracked by your weight to see if you are replacing your water loss adequately: weigh yourself pre and post exercise. If you have lost weight you did not drink adequate water during your workout and should make sure you replace your water loss. A short exercise session should require an extra 400 – 600 ml of water (about 1.5 – 2.5 cups). During long exercise and activity that causes a lot of sweating, you need to

also replace lost sodium with an electrolyte / sports beverage. The hot climate in Phoenix may require you to drink almost 4 liters of water if you will be in the heat. Also make sure to avoid caffeine and alcohol which can exacerbate dehydration, There is such a thing as over hydration, so listen to your body and consult a physician or registered dietitian if you have special needs or are not feeling right. If you have trouble drinking that much water, you also get water from the foods you eat.

Foods that can help aid in hydration include many fruits and vegetables. Some of the top ranking include watermelon, cantaloupe, grapefruit, strawberries and grapes, which are made of more than 90% water.

Some other top ranking fruits are bananas, pears, and oranges. Vegetables are naturally low in calories and high in vitamins, minerals and fiber and they can also keep you hydrated. Vegetables that are made of more than 90% water include iceberg lettuce, cucumbers, zucchini, squash, spinach, tomatoes and egg plant.

Enjoy a diet full of fruit and vegetables and you will not only provide your body with many vitamins and minerals, you will also provide your body with an additional water source.

Microwave Popcorn Movie popcorn gets a deservedly terrible nutritional rap, but low-fat microwave versions are actually a terrific snack for you (and kids older than 4; younger than that, it can be a choking hazard). Look for individual 100-calorie bags or brands that are at least 94 percent fat-free, which amounts to a huge portion of healthy whole grains for only 100 – 120 calories.

Smoothies Even the pickiest kids can’t resist fruit smoothies, which are naturally sweet and can be an excellent way to sneak nutrition into their diet.

Beware of store-bought smoothies, however, which are usually full of added sugar. These end up carrying as many calories as a full meal (for a toddler). You might as well be giving them a milkshake. If you make the smoothies at home with fresh fruit such as bananas and strawberries, plain yogurt and low-fat milk, it’ll be a healthy source of calcium and protein.

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Brittney Utke is a Nutritionist at Camelback Village. Contact her at Butke@ dmbclubs.com, or 602.840.6412.

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The Village Spas pride themselves in recruiting only the best service providers in the industry to provide you with 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.

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With summer come certain hair hazards like chlorine, UV rays, salt water and humidity— all of which can lead to pool hair, fried scalp and frizzy, dried out hair.

• Prevent color fading by spraying hair with UV protective product with SPF • Wet your hair before swimming—this way it will not absorb as much salt water or chlorine.

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• After a day at the beach or pool time, use a masque to repair damage.

All three Village Spas offer amazing products to take care of your summer hair needs. Gainey and DC Ranch Spas feature Kerastase products, which offer a large array of lines to product your hair from UV, masks for intense hydration and daily care products. Camelback’s Spa utilizes Moroccan Oil products, which has two masks that can help with all your hair managing needs; Intense Hydrating Mask and Restorative Hair Mask both created with argan oil. Visit your Village Spa today to repair summer hair!

Perspiration due to summer heat traps dead cells on the skin’s surface creating a dull barrier that blocks healthy skin cells. This barrier increases the appearance of wrinkles while decreasing the effectiveness of corrective products that cannot get past it to be absorbed into the skin. The Dermaplane treatment evenly removes and completely resurfaces the skin bringing healthy cells to the surface. Serums and moisturizers can then penetrate much deeper and are far more effective. By adding Dermaplane to your regular routine cellular turnover will be increased creating a more youthful appearance. Excellent for anti-aging, unclogging pores, diminishing sun damage and even facial hair removal, this service can be performed every three to six weeks for maximum results.

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Eminence Stone Crop mask is currently being offered at our DC Ranch and Gainey locations and can be included in our Village Signature Facial, Organic Option. Stone Crop is a succulent plant that helps retain moisture content in the skin. Sensitive skin is calmed, oily to dry skin is normalized and pigmentation is reduced. This completely organic product reduces signs of aging and is Eminence’s most popular mask. It has a gender-neutral scent that is great for men or women and perfect for summer skin.

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To achieve beautiful nails from the inside, drink plenty of water and eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Eat foods rich in calcium and protein to promote healthy, strong nails. Biotin and vitamin E are both essential for healthy nails and hair. For strength and flexibility, include folic acid containing foods—whole grains, berries, kale and citrus fruits. Nice-looking nails convey a lot about you!

The Village Spas take every measure to exceed state standards for salon services. You can be confident that not only will your nails look beautiful, they will be HEALTHY! And hey, you guys out there, men need manicures and pedicures, too.

Image Skin Care has been around since 2003 and the founder created this skin care system to help with her personal issues of Rosacea. For the last decade, this product line has been sold in over 27 countries and Camelback Village Spa happens to be one of the retailers! In March, Image Skin Care premiered their O2 Lift which is an oxygen treatment that infuses oxygen and plant-derived stem cells to leave the skin with a refreshed and rejuvenated look and feel. From the amazing enzymatic peel to the facial enhancer, to your take home post treatment kit, this O2 Lift is designed for all types of skin including acne prone, oily tendencies, and mature skin. Make your appointment at Camelback with Stacie or Shannon to receive this beneficial service because you might as well, “Age later!”

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MEMBERS Like many people who exercise regularly, Linda Ozkan just wasn’t seeing results. She played tennis, did cardio, and even took Pilates classes on a regular basis, but little by little her weight kept creeping up and she wasn’t happy about it.

“Nothing was changing and I wanted to lose weight,” she recalls. “So I joined a transformation challenge at the Gainey Village.” In this group setting, Linda was introduced to a lot of different things, including weight machines and short, intense bursts of exercise.

Linda started to see results and loved the camaraderie she experienced and the accountability she felt in the group setting. And then, when the Village started offering CrossFit classes, she really became inspired.

CrossFit is a fitness regimen developed by Coach Greg Glassman in Santa Cruz, California over several decades.

The core strength and conditioning program consists of constantly varied functional movements (CVFM), performed at high intensity (HI). According to the official CrossFit website, trainees prepare themselves “for just about any physical contingency—not only for the unknown, but also for the unknowable.”

What makes CrossFit such a powerful and popular protocol is the spontaneous community that arises when people work out together. Without the communal aspect of CrossFit, it wouldn’t be as effective. In fact, Coach Glassman’s equation— validated by huge amounts of data is that Health = CVFM @ HI + Communal Environment.

Linda has lost a total of 35 pounds since she started her first transformation challenge, and has noticed that she has a lot more power and endurance on the tennis court. Her enhanced performance, on the court and off, has made her something of a CrossFit evangelist.

We talked to Linda before her annual summer trek to San Diego to find out more about how she discovered her hidden super powers.

SECRET POWERS

Linda Ozkan has always been active—and even earns a living as a tennis pro. But it wasn’t until she started an intense transformation challenge that she realized just how much better she could be.

It sounds kind of masochistic. It’s really funny how everyone in the group bonds around the intensity.

We’re all like, “God, that workout really sucked…What time tomorrow?” I love the program because it has given me really great results. And as hard as it is, I feel so happy afterward!

What do you think is the secret to your success?

Every day is full of surprises. You never know what the WOD—workout of the day—is going to be. And it incorporates a lot of strength training, which is something I hadn’t been doing before. Now I’m doing some Olympic weightlifting techniques and it’s really exhilarating.

How has all your training impacted your tennis game?

Gainey Village CrossFit really complements my tennis, because it’s short bursts of movement and then recovery. My overall conditioning is great, plus I’ve really increased my serve power.

How have your teammates responded to the changes? My teammates love them, but my opponents sure don’t! I’ve had one co-captain get into CrossFit, too.

She told me I really inspired her to improve her upper body strength.

What about your family?

I have two kids in college. My daughter’s not a huge CrossFit fan, but she exercises regularly. My son, however, really loves it and joined a CrossFit gym where he goes to school.

Can you talk more about the social, or community, aspect of the training? Gainey Village CrossFit people are really, really nice. You bond with these people like in the military, and what’s great is that there are so many different ages and backgrounds in the group. Everyone’s cheering each other on, and I’ve become really close with the people I train with.

How has your diet changed since you started doing Gainey Village CrossFit? One thing I learned from a nutritionist and my trainers was that I wasn’t eating enough protein. When I added it to my diet, I found that it really kept my sugar cravings down. I used to have a sweet tooth and now I can’t believe that I used to eat ten of those cookies or whatever before.”

What advice do you have for people who want to start a CrossFit program? Just do it and don’t be afraid.

The trainers are all really encouraging and the camaraderie you’ll get from the people you train with will be one of the best experiences of your life. You have to take a CrossFit intro course to learn how to do things correctly, in order to reduce the risk of injury. If you find that you’re doing stuff on your own and not getting the results you want, then CrossFit could be just the thing you need.

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the village What are the Gainey Village CrossFit workouts like? linda ozkan They can be the worst 20 minutes of your life sometimes! They take you way out of your comfort zone, but not so much that you throw up.

Is Gainey Village CrossFit all you’re doing now? No, I also work with a personal trainer a few times a week.

And I teach tennis and play in four different leagues.

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Family Fun Events!

Mother and Daughter Tea Party

Thank you to everyone who came out to our annual Easter Eggstravaganza event! This event gets bigger and better each year. We added the pony rides this year and did a balloon show that even parents enjoyed!

The Village at DC Ranch held a Mother and Daughter Tea Party on Saturday, May 11 to celebrate Mother’s Day and raise money and donations for the Sojourner Center. “Sojourner Center is one of the largest domestic violence shelters the United States. As a direct result of its capacity, Sojourner Center is able to serve over 2,900 women and children annually.” Here are some of our gracious members enjoying a morning with their daughters.

√ Cormany family with daughters Lucy and Olivia √ Angela Gage with daughters Reagan and Giovanna and Kelly Manzeck with daughters Kenadie and Kaylee

Honor, Kaeden, and Liberty Leach cool off in the shade.

√ Cameron McClure takes a break to count her eggs.

√ Melinda Bailey with daughters Daisy, Ivy and Lily Prisco

Alec Parrott has fun on the pony rides.

Village Walkstars Fundraiser Dog Wash

Cooking Class Pool Side

Gainey Village held a dog wash on May 11 to raise money for the Village Walkstars as they raise donations for the 60-mile 3-day walk in November. The dogs were very well behaved and received fun bandanas after they were done.

The first cooking class taught out at the pool was a huge hit...fish tacos, guacamole, and margaritas were the menu!

Samantha Romanin get a kiss from a lucky lama.

Gainey Cinco de Mayo Party Member enjoyed a beautiful night for the Gainey Village Cinco de Mayo Party on April 25.

DC Ranch Casino Night

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You can always find fun contests, trivia, healthy living tips, videos, photos, articles, and so much more on one of the following: www.Facebook.com/VillageHealthClubs

• VillageClubs.com has now gone mobile, you can access the mobile site by going to m.VillageClubs.com

You’ve made a commitment to be healthy, and The Village Clubs wants to help. Below are five reasons why the My Village App will help you.

Reason One: It’s The Place To Go First For Information Go to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and download the free app.

With the My Village App you will always know what is happening at your club. Stay up-to-date on upcoming Village events and on current specials and discounts. Receive instant notifications so you won’t miss Village social events and the latest classes.

Reason Two: Check Into The Club With Your Phone Tired of digging for your membership card at check in?

With the My Village App just open the app and your membership card can easily be pulled up and scanned at the Front Desk.

Reason Three: Find Friends With Fit Friends Want to find a running buddy at the club? Tennis or squash opponent? An accountability buddy to keep you coming back to CrossFit? Connect with other members through Fit Friends. Here’s how it works.

Create your fitness profile listing your interests, then find others based on their interests. Of course, other members can find you too. Once you find each other, you can chat using the app.

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Reason Four: Never Miss A Class Again Access the Group Fitness Schedule right in your palm and never miss that special yoga class again. With the My Village App find the class you want and even add it to your calendar or share it with your friends.

Reason Five: Interacting With Your Club Could Not Be Easier The My Village App has simplified the entire booking process. You can now load the app and book services such as personal training, child care, transformation programs, and many other services. Simply click which service you want, and be connected.

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