VILLAGE HEALTH CLUBS & SPAS SUMMER 2015
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THE HOW
vs. the how much
JUNIOR NUTRITION help your kids eat better
TENNIS
the sport for life
NEVER A DULL MOMENT member Claire Kaura
TABLE of CONTENTS
BETTER
LIFE
The How vs. the How Much Up and Coming Focus on Kids Junior Nutrition The Sport for Life We’ll Help You Unwind Rising Up Ocotillo Group Fitness 2-day Triathlon Training The Whole Story Never a Dull Moment Focus on Members Welcome Summer Sharing is a Good Thing Social Spot + Try Squash
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MEET your MANAGERS CAROL NALEVANKO President, Village Health Clubs & Spas cnalevanko@dmbclubs.com RICK ERDENBERGER Vice President, Village Health Clubs & Spas; General Manager, Ocotillo Village rerdenberger@dmbclubs.com JOHN SMALLFIELD General Manager, Camelback Village Racquet & Health Club jsmallfield@dmbclubs.com JIM KRIMBILL General Manager, DC Ranch Village Health Club & Spa jkrimbill@dmbclubs.com GREG NAKAGAWA General Manager, Gainey Village Health Club & Spa gnakagawa@dmbclubs.com
WELCOME, SUMMER! Don’t forget to ‘like’ Village Health Clubs & Spas on Facebook, where you’ll be privy to contests we are currently running, fitness information and Village events—everything Village!
With a fantastic first half of the year behind us, we had a great first full season with all our teams and enjoyed watching everyone competing in the various inter-club, ATA, Premier League and USTA competitions. Summer is upon us and with our summer program schedule, it is time to take advantage of our various clinics, lessons, and drop-in match plays to work on your game, interact with other members, and meet new practice partners. Our tennis pros will continue to be here all summer and will get you ready for the upcoming season.
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Tennis is a sport for life and a great way for your family to interact and exercise together. A week in our Summer Camp will introduce your kids to the game of tennis in a very fun, action-packed environment, leaving them with the “tennis bug” and many new friendships.
Rick Erdenberger, Vice-President Village Health Clubs & Spas, and Ocotillo General Manager and Carol Nalevanko, President, Village Health Clubs & Spas (see page 4).
Once the kids head back to school our after school and weekend junior programs will continue to improve their skills and grow their love of the game. Kids can participate as little as one day a week or several days a week, with groups being offered for every level and age of player. Our “Tennis Boot Camp” is still featured on our adult schedule and takes your cardio routine out of the gym and onto the tennis court. A fun, energetic, complete cardio workout for players of all abilities will set your weekend off on the right foot!
If you have not been to check out the DC Ranch Village Tennis Center yet, make a point to stop by soon and see what you have been missing!
Please feel free to contact me at any time for further information. Jim Krimbill GENERAL MANAGER, DC RANCH VILLAGE
jkrimbill@dmbclubs.com
CAMELBACK
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DC RANCH
OCOTILLO
smcgann@dmbclubs.com (Gainey)
rkinney@dmbclubs.com (Ocotillo)
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EVERY DAY
summer holiday
CLUB HOURS Independence Day: 7 am – 4 pm Labor Day: 5 am – 4 pm
SWINGERS
“It Takes a Village” Wins ATA 4.5 Ladies Doubles Evening League
The “inaugural” season of night-time ATA tennis at DC Ranch was off to a successful start. Our ladies doubles 4.5 team took 1st place for the Winter/Spring Season proving that it really does “Take a Village.” This was the DC Ranch Village Tennis Center’s first time hosting a night-time tennis team. “At the start we didn’t know if we would have enough players to even field a team but we put our heads together and began calling friends and following up on every lead until we filled our roster. The DC Ranch Village Tennis Center’s membership has grown so much in the past couple months our team now has no such problem,” said Suzi Hetland, team captain. Competition was close and some battles were fierce but our ladies proved that you can win and still do it with style and grace. “The spirit of this team has always been about having fun and relieving stress, not adding to it, thus the, “No Drama”, motto. The camaraderie of this team is genuine,” said Shelley Tritch, co-captain. One of the funniest moments actually happened off the courts and before competition started. We were all relatively new members at the start of the season and just getting to know one another. We decided to have a practice session prior to competition one Sunday. One of our players (who will remain nameless except by her codename “Rebar”) came up to another player (Carol Nalevanko, President of The Village) and introduced herself. Rebar then heard Carol say something “employee-like” about the Tennis Center and asked Carol if she worked behind the front desk at the DC Ranch Village Tennis Center. Carol, in her usual humble way, said simply, “not really.” Keep up the good work, Carol!
Becky Flander Debbie Hochwalt Linda Blakemore Susan Atkins bottom row left to right :
Suzi Hetland Judy Doseck Shelly Tritch not pictured
Renae Brooks Denay Williams Carol Nalevanko Ruthie Redmond Tamara Austin
If you are interested in this or any other tennis team at DC Ranch Village please contact Nick Heron at nheron@dmbclubs.com or call 480.515.4040.
SCAR Swim Success
On May 6 – 9, 2015, forty of some of the most accomplished open-water swimmers in the world descended up on Arizona to take part in the SCAR swim. Joining them was Joe Zemaitis, Village Swim Coach. SCAR is a forty-mile swimming event where participants swim on successive days: 9 miles across Saguaro Lake, 9 miles across Canyon Lake, 17 miles across Apache Lake, and a 6-mile night swim in Roosevelt Lake. The total distance was equivalent to approximately 2,900 lengths of the Village pool! Coach Joe’s aggregate finishing time of 18 hours 32 minutes was good enough for 5th place in the Men’s division!
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Drew Brown, Chairman of DMB; Two Chandler Council Members; Rick Erdenberger, Vice President of Village Health Clubs and Spas and Ocotillo Village General Manager; Carol Nalevanko, President of Village Health Clubs and Spas; Michael DeBell, Executive Vice President of DMB; and Kevin Hartke, Vice Mayor of Chandler
Ocotillo Village Health Club & Spa Ribbon Cutting May 15 What a celebration it was! The Ocotillo Village Health Club & Spa hosted its Grand Celebration on Friday, May 15 to commemorate the newest member to the Village Health Clubs & Spas family. DMB, City of Chandler, and Chandler Chamber of Commerce representatives joined President Carol Nalevanko and Vice-President Rick Erdenberger for a ribbon-cutting ceremony prior to the member party. The Grand Celebration welcomed over 600 members to enjoy jazz music and delicious food along with photo opportunities with a pair of mermaids.
T he mouth-watering food was catered by Robert’s Catering of Phoenix.
I nclement weather brought the water-themed party indoors. Lots of balloons helps set the tone.
Some of our newest members and guests enjoyed the food, music and camaraderie.
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Like fish out of water, mermaids Illusion and Moon spent the night inside having their pictures taken with members and guests.
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Event photos Š Buttel Photography
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EVERY DAY TRIATHLON
Spring Training
Village Triathletes were busy this spring racing and training before the heat set in. Many members competed in events such as The Boston Marathon (Susan Krupa and Tracy Britton), the Marquee & the Tempe International Triathlons in Tempe, the St George 70.3 in Utah, the Open Water Swim Series and the Splash ‘n Dashes, and the 9th Annual Tri for the Cure AZ. This summer members are headed all over the country and beyond to race. Ocotillo Programs Director Rodney Kinney and his wife Renee are competing in the Hawaii 70.3 while training for fall Ironmans; Lindsay & Wade Rusk, Scott Britton, and Krista LaPan are racing the IMCDA in June; George Gresham is racing both the Boulder 70.3 and the Boulder IM this summer; Preston & Clem Miller, Christina Catalano, Tami Romano, and Mary Jorden are racing the Austria 70.3 while training for IMFL. The Gainey Village hosted a Kids Triathlon and Kids Triathlon Clinic this past April, when 28 kids came out and raced; for many, it was their first taste of the sport (ages 5 – 13). Look for a fall Kids Tri at both DC Ranch and Gainey Villages later this year.
2 015 Tri For The Cure participants, March 22, 2015
Looking for motivation, running or riding partners, or swim groups? We have group outdoor workouts early mornings all year round and master swim classes mornings, midday, and evenings. For more information, and to be included in a weekly triathon newsletter email, contact Abby Luedecke, Village Clubs Triathlon Coordinator at aluedecke@dmbclubs.com.
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A bby Luedecke, Julie Kurtz, Julie Littler, Tom Clark, Karen Gresham, Johnny Ware
S usan Kruppa, 2015 Boston Marathon Finisher T racy Britton, 2015 Boston Marathon Finsher T riathlon Team left to right, Randy McCaskill, Lauralee Hughel, Tom Clark, Lisa Kuntze, Klas Kuntze, Zach Toubman & Duc Dao
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T he group photo of TriScottsdale at the 2015 Tempe International Triathlon. We were AZ Club Champs and had numerous podiums.
M embers Susan Krupa and Terry Dykshorn
SPLASH
Swim Team
Summer swimming is in full swing. Village swimmers competed at the Trident League Champs meet at Moon Valley Country Club. The summer season concludes in late July. August begins the school year schedule at all four Village Clubs. Swimming is available year round in the heated Village pools. Registration is on-going, with flexible attendance options.
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V illage swimmers can practice year-round for the Swim Neptune team.
For more information please contact Helen Zemaitis at hzemaitis@dmbclubs.com.
Alcatraz/Golden Gate Swims
It was a tale of two swims on two different days for a dozen or so Village members who took part in this 9th annual event in April. Two miles apart—but worlds apart in what to expect. The 1.4-mile Alcatraz swim saw a rare clear San Francisco dawn, calm water, and 100% finishing rate from the 80-member Swim FAST group based in Phoenix. The 1.2-mile Golden Gate Bridge Swim was windy, foggy, and choppy, with conditions about as different as you could get from the day before. Still, all swimmers finished and the weather cooperated just enough to have an awesome swim. Dates for the 10th Annual event will be April 16 – 17, 2016. Start training now!
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Perfect conditions this year for the swim to Alcatraz.
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O pen Water Swim at Lake Pleasant: Christina Catalano, Tami Romano, Abby Luedecke
the HOW vs the
HOW MUCH
Before beginning any exercise program it is important to first identify the fitness goals that you would like to achieve. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced lifter, perfecting the form that you use during any given exercise should be the primary focus, as opposed to how much weight you are lifting, pushing, or pulling.
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Focusing on the technique of each lift is the most difficult, but most important, component to decrease the risk of injury while working out. By consistently performing and focusing on the appropriate technique you will maximize the effects of the exercise, leading to your desired results.
Effects of Lifting Excessive Weight Weightlifting exercises are designed to target specific muscle groups. Using inappropriate weight leads to compensation, which means muscles not intended for that movement pattern may become engaged, causing unnecessary momentum.
Lifting excessively heavy weight may result in a sense of accomplishment, but it can lead to body misalignment, which can place muscles and joints in awkward positions, potentially shifting a dangerous amount of the movement to your lower back. The ability to maintain proper breathing patterns in a controlled manner while lifting excessive weights can be compromised, which may affect focus while lifting. You should be able to exhale during the heaviest phase (exertion phase) of the movement. Combat these effects by using specific grips and/or handles along with particular body positions (including hand width and/or foot stance) to assist in maintaining correct posture and preventing misalignment. Every individual benefits from specific differences to fit his or her physique, so please contact a personal trainer to learn these specific body positions, to maximize your workout.
Bodyweight Exercises You don’t need to take big risks or be a hero to make strength gains. Bodyweight exercises are not just for the entry-level exerciser. Increasing body awareness and learning/reinforcing the desired movement patterns before adding an external load to your body increases your level of success. You should also begin each workout with a bodyweight warm-up, and incorporate the same exercises and/or movement patterns before adding an external load to your body. This will stimulate the nervous system and “wake up” the muscles which need to be recruited. Working through the full range of motion may be hindered when using heavy weights, and may be easier to achieve when performing bodyweight exercises. Talk to a personal trainer at your Club about any questions you may have regarding these principles, and start seeing better results from the effort that you are already putting in.
Please contact Alissa Goldman, MS, MSCC, USAW, NASM-CPT at Gainey Village for assistance. 865.414.0921
TIPS to ensure
proper technique when lifting
Always exercise in full ranges of motion (full extension at each joint being worked) Use controlled eccentric (lengthening of the muscle) movement during each exercise Focus on the muscle group to be activated for each exercise ALWAYS engage the core muscles to increase the body’s ability to stabilize and decrease momentum
WELCOME DR. AARON STOWELL Dr. Stowell has been practicing for over 13 years and focuses his care toward restoring his patient’s health. He provides Chiropractic and Sport Therapies. He can be contacted at 480.273.2006 and will be available Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at the Gainey Village.
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Dr. Aaron Stowell grew up in Prescott, a small Northern Arizona town. He received his bachelor’s degree in Human Biology at the University of Western States, a Doctorate of Chiropractic at Western States Chiropractic College, and his Naturopathic Medical Doctorate at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.
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C D G O • Summer Golf Leagues at Gainey Ranch
C D G O • Summer Golf Leagues at McDowell Mountain
TUES, JUNE 2 – SEPT 8, 4:30 PM SHOTGUN START
TUES, JUNE 4 – SEPT 10, 4:30 PM SHOTGUN START
Please sign up weekly by the Monday prior to each week’s play. Contact Shelly McGann at smcgann@ dmbclubs.com or 480.624.9125. We’ll meet at Downside Risk afterwards for drinks. They’ve extended their happy hour prices on food and drinks until 8 pm for us.
This is a fun recreational weekly event 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.
cost: $25 (paid at the course each week)
Please sign up weekly by the Wednesday prior to each week’s play. Please contact Tom Clark at tclark@ dmbclubs.com. We’ll meet at the Mesquite Grill at the golf course after play for extended happy hour.
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cost: $25 (paid at the course each week)
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Humphrey’s Peak Hike
C D G O • 5th Annual “Hotter than Heck” Hike & Dinner
FRI – SAT, SEPT 11 – 12, 6:30 AM
Join us as we hike Humphrey’s Peak this September. All the details, including the final date of the hike, will be available by July 15. This is a 10-mile ADVANCED hike and will take 4 to 6 hours depending on your pace. You must be able to hike to the saddle (false summit) in two hours in order to go to the top. We will carpool up to Flagstaff on Friday afternoon, have dinner together, and stay at a hotel near downtown Flagstaff. We’ll leave for the trailhead by 7 am on Saturday morning so we can begin hiking by 8 am. After the hike we’ll gather for lunch before we head back to the Valley. Contact Shelly McGann at smcgann@dmbclubs.com or 480.624.9125 to get all the details.
FRI, AUG 14, 5:15 PM
Three- to four-mile intermediate to ADVANCED Sunset Trail hike. Yes, it will be hot. Yes, it’s a little crazy to be hiking when it’s over 110 degrees. But believe it or not this hike is almost 100 percent in the shade and we hiked it last year when it was 116 degrees, and members were amazed they didn’t get hot! Meet at 5:15 pm at the trailhead (145th Street & Via Linda). We will hike until 6:15 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 the Blue Adobe restaurant afterwards (Via Linda & Frank Lloyd Wright). Bring a change of clothes. sign up: For more information contact Shelly McGann at 480.624.9125 or smcgann@dmbclubs.com.
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WE HEAR YOU. At the Village we are dedicated to developing lasting relationships with members and want to make sure we are aware of member concerns. Each Village member will receive an online survey four times a year. It is important that we check in with members many times throughout the year to make sure nothing has happened that may diminish The Village experience. Some suggest ions may take longer to implement or may not be possible, so please be patient if we haven’t completely solved an issue from the last time you completed a survey. Throughout this process we have been able to meet more members on a personal level and hopefully improved the overall experience at our clubs. So far this year we: • Expanded our offering of evening classes • Provide coffee all day instead of just in the morning • Increased our family and kids programs So please keep the feedback coming through our quarterly survey and our website, or stop by next time you are at the club and let us know how we are doing. Thanks again and we look forward to hearing from you.
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Summer Fitness Camp
Junior Counselor program
AGES 13 – 15
MAY 26 – JULY 31, AGES 5 – 12
Our revamped Village camps offer a variety of sports activities including swimming, tennis, exciting new field trips, craft activities, healthy eats and nutrition classes, and Junior Fitness classes for older campers.
Junior Counselor program to gain valuable work experience and enjoy all the exciting activities our camp program has to offer. For additional information on camp please contact the Youth Services Directors at each Village location.
SQUA SH Junior Clinics
No experience necessary.
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Junior Summer Squash Camp C • TUES – FRI, AUGUST 11 – 14
D • SAT, JULY 25, NOON O • MON, JULY 27, 3 PM
One Day Squash Tournaments C • SUN, JULY 26, 9 – 11 AM D • SAT, JULY 25, 10 AM – NOON
Leagues, ladders and new rankings are currently being organized and will be available online. Private lessons, group lessons, junior clinics and racquet sales are available. Please contact Head Squash Pro Viktor Berg for further information at Vberg@dmbclubs.com, or call him at 480.435.8971.
KIDS OUT OF SCHOOL? We are in the midst of summer as the Arizona temperatures begin to rise. You may be scrambling to figure out what to do with your children all summer. Here are some helpful tips for parents to ensure a rich and rewarding experience at the Village. The pool is the place to be during these hot summer months, and you won’t want to miss out! Upgrade your membership to a Family Membership to take advantage of the pools without paying the daily rate of $7 for children under 13, or $20 for students 14 and older. Once you are on a Family Membership, children between 10 and 13 years of age* may take a class to become Junior Certified so they can use designated areas of the club without adult supervision. Just stop by the front desk to sign up for the class, and once certified, the student can, upon check-in, obtain a Junior Certification wrist band.
Our Village Clubs have become the place 22,000 members have decided they want to belong and never want to leave. Let’s all have another great summer at the Village.
*A ll guests ages 13 – 17, in addition to signing a waiver, will need their parent/guardian to sign a waiver to use the club facilities. At Camelback you have to be between the ages of 11 – 13 to become Junior Certified.
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Parents also have the option of purchasing a student summer package. The package includes 10 passes for $50 to use for your children or guests ages 13 and under. Safety is a priority, especially during the summer. Remember to apply sunscreen in an SPF of 30 or higher…liberally and often! Please remember students must be 16 years or older to swim without adult supervision at our Village pools. This is for the safety of everyone.
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BULLYDEFENSE
ACTUALLY STARTS AT HOME
Bullying can happen anywhere from school, to outside activities, the playground, and even online. The best line of defense against bullying actually starts at home. Confidence: Your children need to feel good about themselves. Engage them in activities that they enjoy or feel successful at. Give them responsibilities that they feel they can accomplish. Most of all, praise them genuinely. Humor: Let your children know that it’s okay to laugh at themselves. Making mistakes is okay and the quirky things we do make us unique. Communication:
Have family discussions about problems at school and listen to their ideas and resolutions. Role play scenarios and act them out with each other. Ask them what they would say, what they would do, how they can get help, etc.
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Diversity: Introducing your children to different social groups will help them gain respect for others. Have them volunteer or help others in need. Leadership: Empower your children to speak up for themselves and others. Follow up with your school and/or organization to understand their policies and procedures for bullying. Do they have an anti-bully program? Do they have resources to help kids that are being bullied? Make sure your child also knows how to get help. Remember, it takes a Village to raise a child! Marcia Leach, Youth Services Director, Ocotillo VIllage mleach@dmblcubs.com
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Village Parent Group
FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH, 5 – 7 PM, CONFERENCE ROOM
Meet other Village parents, discuss youth and family programming, and more. Light snacks served. Free childcare available.
Family Fun Night
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3RD FRIDAY EACH MONTH, 5:30 – 9:30 PM, AT KIDS CLUB, AGES 8 WEEKS TO 9 YRS
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Village Juniors Night
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Free Family Activities, Mama Baby Yoga, Music and Movement, Snack Stacks, Little Athletes, Tumbling, Kids Fitness, Kids Yoga, Teen Fit, Teen Yoga. fm:
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Camelback Village
DC Ranch Village
Gainey Village
Ocotillo Village
Lari Miracle, Youth Services Director
Kim Miller, Youth Services Director
Kristin Bullock, Youth Services Director
Marcia Leach, Youth Services Director
lmiracle@dmbclubs.com
kmiller@dmbclubs.com
kbullock@dmbclubs.com
mleach@dmblcubs.com
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JUNIORNUTRITION 14 tips to help your kids eat better
How can you help your kids eat healthier? A large part of healthy kid nutrition is related to adequate levels of physical activity.
Kids who are active do a better job making healthier food choices when compared to non-active or less-active kids. This is the same phenomenon observed in adults. Active adults tend to weigh less, have less disease, and have a healthier diet. So the first step to healthier children is to get them active one hour, seven days a week. Physical activity is any physical movement that increases heart rate, increases breathing rate, and makes them sweaty. Playing games, exercise, horseback riding, sports participation, or whatever they want to do is acceptable. Fuel input is important. Calories count. It is important to get sufficient calories that support energy needs, growth of the body, development of all vital organs, and maturation. But the fact remains that if you over-fuel the body, no matter what age, it will store the extra fuel to be used later. Check out the following website from the Baylor College of Medicine that has a calculator to estimate the calories needed for your child: https://www.bcm.edu/cnrcapps/bodycomp/energy/energyneeds_calculator.htm. Feed children as natural and organic as practical for your family. This means looking at the front of food label packages and looking at the small print list of ingredients on the back of package. Just like a contract, it’s in the small print that food manufacturers hide the truth about what is in their products. Avoid foods with genetically modified organisms (GMO), added hormones like rBGH, additives, preservatives, artificial colors, artificial sweeteners, leveling agents, excess salt, stabilizing agents, flavor enhancers, and fat substitutes. Try to select organic options when choosing foods that don’t have a thick skin. For example, eating organic apples is more important than eating organic watermelon. Feed children from your kitchen. It all begins with a cutting board, a knife, mixing bowls, pots, and pans. Most children will only eat food with flavors and textures they’re used to, so vary what you cook but have some favorites you can all agree on. A cooking class can help you get out of a rut! Limit the amount of meals you eat out. Recently in the news: the Panera Bread Company decided to remove 150 artificial ingredients from its menu offering (May 2015); Chipotle restaurants announced the removal of all GMO ingredients from their menu (April 2015); the Nestle Corporation decided to
remove synthetic flavors and colors from its candy, changing 75 of its recipes (February 2015); and Subway stated it would stop using the chemical (azodicarbonamide, pronounced az-oh-die-car-boneh-mide) in its bread (April 2014). This FDA-approved ingredient is commonly found in rubber yoga mats and the rubber soles of running shoes. Additionally, azodicarbonamide is found in over 500 food products! Children, too, are sensitive to life stressors that can lead to unhealthy food choices. Personal and inter-personal relationships, home life, work, and school all can influence how children make food choices. Respect individuality. Don’t force your children to eat something (kale) they genuinely don’t like. If your children tell you they don’t like a certain food, challenge them to help you replace it with another food and keep trying to find what they will eat. Use seasonal food choices for a variety of fruits, vegetables, and salads. Create a family list of favorite healthy recipes. This may take months or a year to develop, but use this list to set the pace for year-round family cooking. Find new sources for recipes. Magazines, cookbooks, and friends. For example, Clean Eating magazine has over 50 recipes per issue that all look great! Cooking Light magazine is an excellent source for variety. Look at websites for recipes: epicurious.com, eatingwell.com, cooks.com, whatscookingamerica. com, and eatinglight.com. Food manufacturers like tyson.com, reynoldskitchens. com, and starkist.com, have test kitchens to create recipes. Plus, they have handy information for family nutrition and physical activity. Remove or eliminate distractions when you sit down at the table. Have a conversation, turn on music, light some candles, don’t allow phones at the table, and don’t eat in front of the TV. Make and take your own treats, snacks, and beverages to the movies. Buy a food scale so your children can learn to measure foods for meal-size and snack-size portions. Eat real food and try to avoid the following: protein bars, fruit bars, fruit roll-ups, pop-tarts, energy bars, ready-to-drink protein shakes, and brightly colored packed food choices.
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Kevin Shepard, MS, CISSN, CSCS, is a former instructor of Exercise Physiology at a local university. He is currently an adjunct faculty member at Glendale Community College, Sport Nutritionist for DC Ranch Village, and a certified personal trainer. Reach him at kshepard@dmbclubs.com
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SPORT LIFE for
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
Tennis is always in full swing at the Village. The 15 courts at Camelback Village are a magnet for the top players in the valley as well as juniors starting their first lesson. Tennis is a sport that you can play for the rest of your life. Not ot only only does does tennis tennis give give you you a great a great physical physical workout, workout, it is also it isaalso social a social sportsport wherewhere friends friends comecome together together for competition for competition and fun. and The fun. Camelback The Camelback Village has a program to fit everyone and we as a tennis staff are here to serve all your needs when it comes to tennis. Below I have outlined some of our programs so that you can see what best suits you.
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TRY TENNIS TODAY: This adult program is for players who are just picking up a racket or have been out of the game for a bit. It is a 3-part program. TT1 is for the player who has never played before. TT2 is the second phase of the program and is geared for the player who has advanced from TT1 or has played some tennis before and is not a beginner. TT3 is the final piece of the puzzle and that is the playing part. Each TT1, TT2, and TT3 program is 4 weeks long for a total of a 12-week program.
Red Ball, Orange Ball, Green Ball: All juniors who are looking to get started will fall into one of these color categories. The ROG (Red-Orange-Green) program here at Camelback is specific not only to the ball that is used but also the court size and racket size. By playing with the correct-size racket, ball, and court, all players have the chance to succeed and start playing this great sport. Play begins for kids as young as 3.5 years of age. Athletic skills, hand eye coordination, and hitting skills are key components.
FALL TENNIS SESSION BEGINS IN SEPTEMBER!
Recreational Junior Tennis:
Has your son or daughter stopped playing soccer, baseball or any other sport and wanted to start tennis? Consider the Staff and Challenger groups. These programs are geared for the junior that has started tennis a little late but also gives the player time to be around his or her peer group for a fun and engaging environment.
High Performance Juniors: The top juniors are playing here at The Village. These players have decided that tennis is their sport and are training 5 – 6 days per week to achieve their goals. This program focuses on the player who eats, breathes, and dreams tennis. Cardio Tennis: A new addition to the tennis program here at Camelback. This high intensity, sweat-burning, calorie-killing program is FREE to all members. Players average burning 500 – 1000 calories per session. Great music, hard work, and tons of FUN during these classes. Come join us! Interclub Travelling Leagues: Looking to play on a team? We offer both men’s and women’s travelling league play. Women play during the day and the men play on the weekends. Teams are formed by the tennis staff to give all members the chance to play at their own level and have lots of fun. Kid’s Tennis Nights: This program is for the juniors as well as their parents. On Saturday nights twice per month we have these great kid events. From 5 – 8 pm Juniors get to play tennis, enjoy making crafts, eat pizza, and watch a movie while the parents can enjoy time to run some errands or have a date night.
Club Tournaments: Some of the club’s best-attended tennis events are the adult and junior tournaments throughout the year. The junior tournaments are held 1 – 2 times per month, while adult tournaments are spread throughout the fall, winter, and spring. One fun addition this year is going to be our Parent-Child tournament in October. Please set your calendar for that one!
Stringing, Demo Rackets, + Racket Sales: Need your racket strung the same day? Looking for the newest racket? We have all your needs covered here at The Village. Just let the tennis staff know what you need and we will assist you. The #1 tennis department goal is to give all of our members and guests the best instruction programs with the best value. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Will White, Camelback Village Director of Tennis at 480.299.1085 or by email: wwhite@dmbclubs.com.
Adult Tennis Mixers:
Throughout the year we have numerous adult tennis socials, some of which are hosted by local charities. Fun social mixed doubles are played on all the courts.
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TOP REASONS TO PLAY TENNIS Of all the activities to try, why should you play tennis? It’s more than a great way to stay active. The folks at the Tennis Industry Association share the top 10 reasons why you should start (or keep) playing tennis.
A Longer Life Scientists and doctors around the world point to tennis as one of the healthiest activities that you can participate in because it delivers overall physical, mental, and emotional gains. It will add years to your life.
A Happier Life Tennis engages your
It’s Social On court and off, you’re guaranteed to make friends through tennis. Tennis encourages interaction, communication, and just plain fun. Plus, it’s great for making business connections too.
No matter the age, gender, ethnicity, ability level, or fitness level, tennis is perfect for families to play together. Few other sports can offer the opportunities for families that tennis can.
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Tennis Teaches Life Lessons Participants, particularly youngsters, develop a work ethic, learn sportsmanship, accept responsibility, manage mistakes, enhance discipline, learn to compete, cope with pressure and adversity, develop healthy habits, learn teamwork, and more.
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Tennis Be Anything You Want it To Be Looking for competition, social play, team camaraderie, a good workout, time with family or friends, tournaments, and national championships? Tennis has all of that, and more. The sport can be anything you want or need it to be.
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It’s Fun At every level of the game and at every age, from 10 and Under Tennis through the most super-senior leagues, players have fun while a getting a great workout.
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It Develops Your Mind Tennis requires alertness, tactical thinking, and problem solving, and evidence suggests it may generate new connections between nerves, promoting a lifetime of continued development of the brain.
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Fitness The constant movement and action
in tennis will burn calories, build muscle, increase bone strength, improve flexibility, fine-tune coordination, and enhance overall health and fitness.
It’s a Sport You Can Play Your Whole 10Life
There’s no other sport you can play throughout your life, from the earliest ages to your latest years—that gives you the physical, mental, emotional, and social benefits tennis gives you. by Tennis Industry Association
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mind and body at the same time, unlike a traditional workout at the gym. Because tennis players are more confident, healthier, less stressed, and more socially interactive, they’re just plain happier.
The Whole Family Can Participate
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NEW HAPPENINGS
AT THE VILLAGE SPAS!
THE SPA AT OCOTILLO VILLAGE
NOW OPEN!
We are pleased to announce that the beautiful new Spa at Ocotillo Village is now open! Discover the elegant lobby, relaxation lounge, and four treatment rooms. We are offering massages, facials, body treatments, dermaplane, lash extensions, and waxing. Inside the spa you’ll also find a full-service hair and nail salon. Please stop by and meet our great staff providing these services. MASSAGE THERAPISTS: Veronica – specializes in cranial sacral Brad – specializes in Sports/Medical massage Sunny – specializes in hot stone and sports massage All our massage therapists have 10+ years of experience.
AESTHETICIANS: Andrea – specializes in dermaplane and waxing (is also the reigning Mrs. Chandler) Jodie – specializes in lash extensions and gives amazing facial massage
NAILS: Susan – specialize in natural nails; 10+ years of experience Armanda – specializes in gel/acrylic and nail art
HAIR: Remy – master stylist with 20+ years of experience and is an expert colorist and nail technician Dena – master stylist as well as an aesthetician Erica – has 7 years of experience and specializes in natural color, personalizing styles, and updos Carlie – has 10 years of experience and specializes in makeovers, cuts, and barbering
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SPA SERIES Save money, share with loved ones, no expirations. Buy packages of massages and facials. Offered in packs of 5 treatments for 60 or 90 minutes services.
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.
INTRODUCING MICRO-NEEDLING
30 DAYS TO NEW SKIN!
NEW TO THE SPA BAR Promotes collagen production by penetrating the surface of the skin while infusing topical treatments targeting wrinkles, fine lines, hyperpigmentation, breakouts and other skin conditions. Your Esthetician will design the treatment based on your needs and goals. Starting as low as $150. Series also available.
INTRACEUTICALS Intraceuticals is the perfect standalone or recovery treatment, also known as the “red carpet” treatment due to its reputation for offering instant results with no down time. Intraceuticals utilizes oxygen under pressure to penetrate their patented serums that instantly hydrate, minimize fine lines and brighten your skin tone. Ask us which treatment would be the perfect combination for your skin care needs. Add on treatments available for only $45 60 or 90 minute services available | customized for your skin care needs. Series also available.
EXPECT THE VERY BEST
We have added several new choices to our Spa Bar Menu, including Micro-needling, Oxygen Infusion, and NuFace treatment with LED Therapy. Each service has great results with, little or no downtime, and can be performed in 30 – 45 minutes. This summer The Spa at Gainey Village is combining four of our most resultsoriented treatments into one amazing package. Receive one service each week for four weeks for best results. Week 1 Skin Medica Vitalize Peel Weeks 2 + 3 Dermaplane with Oxygen Infusion Treatment Week 4 Microneedling with NuFace LED Therapy Lift Before and after pictures are provided so you can track your results. Call our reservations line at 480.609.6980 for further details. 30 Days to New Skin Package $499
The Village Health Clubs have always found pride in offering a lifestyle balance of complete fitness along with all around well-being. It has always been important to include the element of our world class spas at each club. Every service provider comes to us with an extensive background, education, and experience in what they are passionate about… and that is taking care of YOU! Growing their repertoire is imperative so that we stay current with exactly what will serve you best. At the heart of that is The Village commitment to educate your service providers on a continual basis. In addition, you also need to make a commitment to educate yourself. You most likely have the fitness side down to a science, but are you offering yourself the recovery and relaxation that is vital to a balanced lifestyle? Be certain to experience some of the new, exciting treatments now being offered at your Village Spa. Carrie Sotebeer, Camelback Village Spa Director
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Once you find what works for you,
PRACTICE TILL YOU’RE BLUE IN THE FACE and challenge yourself often.
UP RISING
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Getting to be Assistant General Manager of one of the Village health clubs is a tall order. Six-foot-six Anthony Petterson did it in five months. “It’s been a whirlwind,” says Anthony Petterson of his first year at Gainey Village, the anniversary of which he celebrated on May 14.
Membership Director at the DC Ranch Village, told Anthony about the club, and he jumped at the chance to join the membership sales team at Gainey.
“I really love the people here and couldn’t imagine being anywhere else. It really fits my personality.”
Now that he’s settled into his position as the Gainey Assistant General Manager, Anthony is training for triathlons and makes interacting with members a priority. “It’s part of my job to be out in the club meeting people and for the members to know who I am,” he says, adding that “at six-foot-six, I’m hard to miss.”
Anthony was welcomed into the Village family after serving as Fitness Director at the Jewish Community Center in Scottsdale. “I was with the JCC organization for 10 long years, and I knew I needed to take my career in a different direction,” he recalls. Lisa Owens, the
the village: Were you always in the fitness industry? anthony petterson: I actually got my bachelor’s degree in psychology. I worked for a while in a psychiatric unit at a hospital in Albuquerque, where I’m from. I’ve always been dealing with people! Have you always been athletic? Yeah, I played basketball in high school and college. When did you get into triathlons? Back in 2008, when the Olympics were in China, I was watching the women’s event and wondered, “Can I do that?” I tuned in to see what the male competitors looked like, and I figured I’d give it a try. Back then I was playing basketball; I weighed 225 pounds and I didn’t like how my body felt. Starting out, I was struggling just to run a mile, but a few months later I had dropped 25 pounds and was feeling great. Have you been into triathlons ever since? In 2012 I had reconstructive ankle surgery. After a long recovery, my ankle is strong and now I can train the way I need to in order to compete. When I started working at the Village I got the bug again. The triathlon community is so great here and I have a beautiful facility where I can train right at my fingertips. Are you training for anything specific? My training partner, Gainey Member Ben Garland, and I both have our sights set on IRONMAN Arizona in November. Our first race this year was the Tempe International Triathlon on Sunday, May 17. Update: Vowing to shave a half an hour off his previous two times on this particular course over the years, Anthony clocked in this year’s race with a 2:58 finishing time. His new personal best proves that training the right way can really pay off. The training must be pretty intense. Life is a little crazy right now, as you can imagine. I’m in the weight room three times a week and I carry my training gear with me wherever I go. I also invested in my first triathlon bike. It’s a whole different level of fast. What sort of work do you do in the weight room? Lots of functional training and core work, which is so important for endurance athletes. I do a lot of TRX and body weight exercises. I try to change up my strength training often to avoid creating muscular imbalance. This sounds like a huge commitment… I’m dedicating my whole year of training for just one day of racing. I’ve got a great support system—my fiancée is an amazing nurse and a marathon runner— and I never had a huge social life so I don’t feel like I’m giving up too much. It isn’t much of a sacrifice if it’s your passion. Have your eating habits changed since you decided to train for the IRONMAN? My biggest challenge is diet—I can’t eat enough food right now! I’m 180 pounds, which is a good weight for me, but it’s really hard to maintain with all the training I’m doing. I’m trying to figure out the ideal formula for what my body needs and uses during long hours of training and racing.
2015 Tempe International Triathlon
Do you have a specific goal in mind for the IRONMAN? My goal has been changing throughout the course of my training. I’d be ecstatic to do the event in 12 hours, but crossing that finish line is the ultimate goal. What part of a triathlon is the most difficult for you? Swimming has always been my weakest leg. It’s taken me quite a while to get comfortable in the water. I’ve basically had to teach myself how to swim.
You must be more of a visual learner… I guess so. Basketball really helped me learn this way, because it taught me bilateral coordination and gave me a great foundation of athleticism. Any training advice for people who might not be able to visualize like you do? Everyone has their own way of learning. Once you find what works for you, practice till you’re blue in the face and challenge yourself often.
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How did you do that? I’m really good at seeing an athletic movement and mimicking it. I study countless hours of elite athletes and their swim technique, and then practice over and over till it feels right and fluid. Every time I get in the pool I’m trying to get better.
GROUP FITNESS OCOTILLO I am excited to be part of the Ocotillo Village group fitness team. We have assembled a very talented team of group fitness, Pilates, and yoga instructors. This allows us to offer a diverse class schedule for all fitness levels. The primary goal I had when creating the group fitness class schedule was to offer classes that allow a member to train smarter, not harder. Linda Bernal Ocotillo Village Group Fitness Director lbernal@dmbclubs.com
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Attend 20/20/20. 20/20/20 is a class with 20 min segments focused on Aerobic, Strength Training and Core.
TUES
Attend a Muscle Class. This is a weight-based muscle sculpting class.
WED
Attend a Mat Pilates class. This is a class designed to train the body’s “powerhouse”—the abdomen.
THURS FRI
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There is scientific evidence to prove that changing your workout regimen regularly helps you achieve the same type of benefits as cross training. It is well documented that cross training offers numerous benefits, including reduced risk of injury, enhanced weight loss, improved total fitness, and enhanced exercise adherence (sticking with it). You might ask “How does this impact me?” If you visit the club at the same time daily you will find a variety of classes that allow you to mix up your workout, i.e., train smarter, not harder, for maximum results. A good example of this would be a member that attends the club at 5:30 am for a workout before he/she starts the day. The member always has the option to attend a cycle class at that time. Alternatively, for maximum benefit, it is recommended that the member mix up his/her workout during the week with one of the following.
Buti Yoga is a class format that fuses power yoga, tribal dance and plyometrics into a high-intensity workout that transforms the body from the inside out. We train the core usin g the Spiral Structure technique created by Founde r Bizzie Gold that transforms the way the bod y look s and per forms almost instantly. Many stud ents say they notice a change in their abdominal structure even during their first class. I recomm end you visit http :// butiyoga.com for more det ails. If you don’t normally attend yoga clas ses and are looking for something different, this might be a good fit for you. Female members only please. “Think of it as doing card io stretching to elec tronic dance music (EDM), house and rap music that becomes something way mor e because it is Yoga based.” — Jamie, Ocotillo Buti Yoga Cer tified Instruc tor
Attend an Endurance HIIT class. This is a High Intensity Interval Training class using muscle-strengthening exercise. Attend an Upper Body Blast + Rear Attitude class. This class is 30 minutes of strength training using various resistance tools targeting your upper and lower body.
This is only one example for a particular time of the day. Several examples of this can be found if you look at the Group Fitness schedule across the week. If you are not a Group Fitness regular I invite you to try a class. You will see that we offer classes for all fitness levels. The variety of classes we offer makes it easy for you to mix up your workout for maximum benefit. We offer Buti Yoga, INSANITY®, 3D XTREME™, POUND® and U-Jam Fitness® branded classes by professionally certified instructors. I am excited to showcase ButiYoga and Pound.
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2-DAY TRIATHLON TRAINING WITH OLYMPIAN AND PRO TRIATHLETE MATTY REED Multiple USA National Champion, Professional Triathlete Veteran, and 2008 USA Olympian Matty Reed is bringing his 20 years of professional racing experience and skills to the Ocotillo Village. He will offer multiple coaching options for athletes ranging from youth elite development to amateur elites and beginners. “I have over the years developed a strong skill set for the sport of triathlon and I am at a point in my career where I would like to share the tools and training knowledge with other athletes. I want to inspire other athletes to get into the sport and for those athletes already in involved, help them improve their strength and speed,” Reed said. “I want to work with athletes and help them fall in love with the sport and most of all help them accomplish their goals.” Reed has a strong history in ITU draft racing and currently works one-on-one with a few youth athletes looking to follow the ITU path. He is excited about coaching age-group beginners looking to develop a triathlon-training base for racing. Reed will personally be on hand to coach each athlete, catering to each individual’s training questions. “One thing I have learned over the years is that having a family and doing this sport is feasible. Time management is important and I want to help the amateur and beginner athletes achieve a balanced training, along with a full time job and family life. It is important to me that my athletes do not get a pigeonhole mentality. Life balance is very important for longevity in the sport of triathlon,” Reed added.
“It is important to me as a coach to understand each individual, how they approach a race, see them race, and work with them to maximize their training going into a race. Lead-up training to a race can actually ruin a race so being with the athletes while they race and while I train can teach valuable lessons.”
Per 2-Day Camp: $250 Village Member Early Sign-Up: $200 * $ 25 discount if you sign up for Matty Reed swim specific classes and for Village Multisport Team Affiliated Members. * Special non-club member pricing is available.
Camp Entry Fee includes: • Instructional class and bike tune-up from Global Bikes • Pre-ride training tips and ride • Triathlon-focused swims • Pre-run tips and run • Special discount rate for one-on-one personal coaching
Ocotillo Village Schedule: JULY 17 – 19, Early Sign-up: June 22 – July 6 AUG 14 – 16, Early Sign-up: July 20 – Aug 6
Swim-Only Coaching: Matty Reed is also hosting swim-only coaching during the weekdays prior to the weekend Tri Camps: Schedule: July 13 – 16, Aug 13 – 16
For more information and registration for Training and Swimming Programs with Matty Reed, please contact Ocotillo Village Programs Director Rodney Kinney by email: rkinney@ dmbclubs.com or visit the Programs Desk.
Cost: $120 Private or $80 Semi-Private (2 – 4 per session) Sessions: 75 minutes
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Reed will balance coaching at the Ocotillo Village with continuing to race professionally during 2015. He will host monthly 2-Day Mini Training Camps throughout the year. Reed also has the ability to personally coach those athletes looking for a more in-depth and specific training, as well as bring some of his athletes to various races for a truly hands-on approach to racing.
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THE WHOLE
STORY
THE LOCALLY-OWNED AND OPERATED VILLAGE CLUBS STARTED IN PHOENIX OVER 30 YEARS AGO Founded in 1990 and now home to four standalone multi-milliondollar fitness facilities, including the all-new Ocotillo Village that opened this April in Chandler, Village Health Clubs & Spas® is among the Valley’s most successful private health club companies.
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However, its roots here in the Valley actually trace all the way back to 1976, when Arizonabased businessman and philanthropist Bennett Dorrance opened the Metro Sport & Health Club in northwest Phoenix. A longtime fitness buff, Dorrance always had a passion for creating welcoming yet state-of-the-art facilities where people could stay fit and active while socializing with friends and family, says Village President Carol Nalevanko. And she should know, considering that she’s been with the company since 1980, when she was hired to serve as the activities director for the Metro Sport & Health Club. However, the Village didn’t really start to take shape until 1990, when Dorrance, along with his partners at the real estate development firm, DMB Associates, Inc., purchased a struggling racquet club located at the base of Camelback Mountain. Originally named The Village Tennis Club, the revitalized property was rebranded as the Camelback Village Racquet & Health Club through the company’s new DMB Sports Clubs division. DMB Sports Clubs continued to grow with the 1996 purchase of the Arizona Athletic Club in Tempe, and the 1999 construction of the all-new Gainey Village Health Club & Spa in Scottsdale.
Gainey Village set the standard for future growth.
It was this all-new facility in Scottsdale that set the tone for future Village Clubs in North Scottsdale and now Chandler, Nalevanko says. “This was the first time we had built a Village from the ground up, so it really became our model moving forward. From the 82,000-sq.-ft footprint, to the swimming pools and the on-site, full-service day spa, salon, and med spa, the Gainey Village set the standard for future growth.” Inspired by the success of the new-look Village Health Clubs & Spas, in 2002 – 03 the company sold Metro Sports & Health and the Arizona Athletic Club to focus on expanding its signature brand. In 2004 it opened the smaller Verrado Village inside the new master-planned community being built by its parent real estate company, with plans to expand it into a full-sized Village Club at a later date. And in 2005, the Village opened the stunning DC Ranch Village Health
Club & Spa, tucked into the mountain foothills of North Scottsdale. Meanwhile, in 2007, the Camelback Village received a multi-million-dollar renovation and expansion, including the Garcia’s Restaurant land purchase and the expanded day spa and salon.
traditional yoga studios, and Pilates, indoor cycling, and group fitness studios. Most important, says Carol Nalevanko, “The Village is more about the people than about the facility. Yes, we have beautiful clubs with state-of-the art equipment and facilities, but we are different than the standard health club because we put a high focus on the social element. Here at the Village, you’re not just a member, you’re family.”
We are different than the standard health club because we put a high focus on the social element. Here at the Village, you’re not just a member, you’re family.
Unfortunately, in 2008 the economic downturn put plans for an expansion to Chandler on hold. But recently, the Village Health Clubs and Spas has started to flex its muscles again, including constructing an all-new $3M, 10-court tennis club in 2013 at the DC Ranch Village. Plus, in April 2014, the Village broke ground on its first-ever East Valley location, the $25M Ocotillo Village Health Club & Spa. Opening exactly one year later in April 2015, the Ocotillo Village offers new and improved versions of all the signature amenities the clubs have become famous for, including 2 pools and a children’s splash garden, 7 tennis courts, a full-service spa, salon, and med spa, café and outdoor patio, kids club, nursery, gym, men’s, women’s, and family locker rooms, an indoor basketball court and running track, two racquetball and two squash courts, cardio, weight and functional training rooms, hot yoga and
ABOUT DMB
Over the past thirty years, DMB, an Arizona-based real estate company, has earned a national reputation for creating some of the most iconic communities in the West. DMB creates timeless, thoughtfully crafted communities and mixed-use environments that endure and evolve for generations—great places where people and businesses thrive. We balance discipline, creativity, collaboration and passion to capture the essence of the land, the place and the surrounding community. Active Arizona communities include DC Ranch and Silverleaf in Scottsdale; Eastmark in Mesa; Verrado in Buckeye; and Marley Park in Surprise. The portfolio also includes Ladera Ranch and Rancho Mission Viejo in Orange County, CA; renowned resort/recreational communities Forest Highlands in Flagstaff; Martis Camp in Truckee, CA, Kukui`ula in Kauai, HI, and mixed use developments like Centerpoint on Mill in Tempe and Market Street at DC Ranch in Scottsdale, just to name a few. In Arizona, DMB also operates the award winning Village Health Clubs & Spas in Scottsdale, Phoenix and Chandler. For more information, visit www.dmbinc.com.
VILLAGE MILESTONES Camelback Renovation + Garcia’s land purchase
Gainey Village— first Village Club built from ground up
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Purchased Camelback 1985
Carol Nalevanko Activities Director
Verrado Village 19 95
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Arizona Athletic Club
DC Ranch Village Metro + AAC sold
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LIFESTYLE CLUBS
Verrado Sold Recession: Ocotillo Village on hold
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Metro Sport + Health Club
focus on
focus on MEMBERS MEMBERS
NEVER A DULL
MOMENT ONE VILLAGE ISN’T ENOUGH FOR THIS BUSY ANESTHESIOLOGIST.
Fresh from the successful completion of her anesthesiology board certification exams, Village Choice member Claire Kaura is using her newfound free time to discover everything life has to offer. “I get bored really easily,” admits Claire Kaura. That’s why the Village Choice membership was the perfect match for her inquisitive, active lifestyle. “I work out mostly at Gainey,” she says, “but I play tennis at Camelback, I’ve met up with friends at DC Ranch, and sometimes I go to the new Ocotillo Club in Chandler for a change of scenery.”
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In just a few short months as a Village member, Claire has found that all four Village locations provide a welcome outlet for exercising and socializing—both of which were lacking in Claire’s life due to the rigors of med school and studying for her board certification exams. “Now that I have more time to do what I choose to do,” she reflects, “I’m choosing to do a lot!” We caught up with Claire before she was scheduled to take a 6:00 p.m. spin class at Gainey. We talked about her new life as an explorer and how she’s taking advantage of it. the village: What attracted you to the Village? claire kaura: I was going to a Pilates studio for a year, but I needed a change in my workouts. I came to the Village for the large breadth of classes they offer and the social activities that are available to members.
What kind of things are you doing at the Village? Pretty much everything! I do a lot of the group classes, especially Cycle and Yoga. Heated Flow Yoga is amazing. I also like Kathy’s Cardio Muscle Conditioning class and Upper Body Blast and Rear Attitude with Jes. Both of those classes are really fun. The other day I even tried a water aerobics class! In March I joined a tennis league at the Camelback club, and I’m thinking of joining a summer golf league. That’s a lot! How often do you go to the Village? Hahahahaha. I want to be as productive as possible with my time and I like to keep moving. Seriously, the Village has become kind of a second home to me. I try to get there at least four days a week. Do you take advantage of any of the social events at the Clubs? Most definitely. I’ve been on a group hike, attended a few happy hours and most recently went to the Casino Night at Camelback, where I played blackjack, had a great meal and danced a lot! The social events are a great way to meet other members and make new friends! Do you have a favorite Village? They’re all beautiful facilities, but Gainey is probably my favorite because it really has a close, intimate feel. There’s a warmth there
at Gainey I really appreciate. Plus I love the people who work there and I enjoy just hanging out with members after class. Have you always lived a healthy lifestyle? I grew up in Southern California, so being active has always been in my DNA. However, going through medical school and anesthesiology residency was pretty intense and I didn’t have a lot of free time. Even after residency I had to study for my written and oral board exams, which I finally just completed this past October. Becoming board-certified was a culmination of twelve years of hard work! So for a long while I didn’t have the time to live a healthy, active lifestyle and now that I have the time I choose to do it. Have your eating habits changed? I don’t deprive myself, but when you’re exercising and feeling good you’re a lot less likely to make unhealthy choices and eat greasy pizza all the time. I try to keep things in balance. It sounds like you’re a real explorer. What else have you been up to now that you have extra time? Well, I had a big adventure in March when I went with a group of other doctors to Haiti for week-long medical mission. A friend of mine from med school found an opportunity through a Christian health services organization. He asked me to go along because the group really needed two anesthesiologists. Were you nervous about going to Haiti? I was nervous, but a medical mission trip is something I’ve always wanted to do. It was my friend’s third trip, so that was reassuring and made it easier. I couldn’t be more grateful for had the opportunity. What did you do while you were there? We stayed in Dessalines, which is a commune 80 miles north of the capital, Port-au-Prince. There hadn’t been a medical team at the hospital for two years. In the week we were there we did about 30 surgical cases in the operating room, mostly basic stuff like hernia, breast mass removals, and urology cases.
That must have been difficult… It was, but even with so few resources and a pretty big language barrier, we were able to accomplish quite a bit. Plus we brought a lot of supplies with us, like syringes and antibiotics, which they’ll be able to use for a long time. Was it all work and no play? We didn’t have a ton of free time, but we did attend a church service on Sunday, we visited an orphanage, and hiked to one of the old forts that were built when Haiti fought for its independence against the French. We saw some old cannons that were used during the war. It was pretty exciting to experience a part of history, and to learn that the town we were staying in was named after Jean-Jacques Dessalines, the first governorgeneral when Haiti became a free country in 1804. How did you get along with your group? Really well. It was a great bonding experience for all 11 of us. We stayed in a compound a few blocks away from the hospital. All our meals were prepared, and we looked forward to a big dinner every night, followed by singing, guitar playing, and storytelling. We had electricity because we had the luxury of a generator, but there was no TV or anything so we really got to focus on the simple things and get close to each other. It was kind of like camp. Each room had four bunk beds! I met some really interesting people from Chicago, Texas, and Seattle. Would you go back to Haiti? I definitely would like to go back. It becomes a part of you—the hospital, the people, the city. It’s such a gratifying, feel-good-foryour-soul experience! The hospital we were working at is under renovation, and in the next six months it’ll have brand-new operating rooms that we weren’t able to use this last time I went. I’m definitely excited to see how things turn out.
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Cooking by the Pool with Chef Paul Apana Gainey Village members enjoyed a beautiful night for the annual cooking class by the pool. Filet steak tacos with wild mushrooms and poblano chiles and veggie tacos with grilled eggplant and wild mushrooms were served along with sangria and fresh guacamole and chips.
Pan seared chicken breast with cucumber relish. Members enjoyed two delicious and healthy dishes at the Gainey Cooking Class with Chef Maggie on May 12.
Cooking Class with Chef Maggie Maggie Norris owns Whisked Away Cooking School, and is a frequent guest on Arizona Midday and Your Life A to Z, and did a stint at the Food Network in New York.
A light and delicious celery salad with walnut oil and sherry vinaigrette topped with dates, walnuts and Pecorino cheese.
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tacey Roswell (center) and her family pose with TGen S President Michael Bassoff after the ride at Gainey Village
Cycle for the Cure 2015 Over $182,000 was raised for TGen at the 5th Annual Cycle for the Cure on May 3. Gainey, DC Ranch, and Camelback Village all participated and sold out their two-hour rides! Village Cycle instructors thank you for donating your time to the event!
Members light a candle and join together for a moment of silence honoring someone they know who has cancer. Members gearing up for the start of the two-hour ride at Gainey Village.
South Mountain Hike We had a great turnout for the South Mountain hike on April 18! Over 40 members from all FOUR Village Clubs participated in the 6.5 mile hike through Hidden Valley and Fat Man’s Pass. The group then went to The Farm at South Mountain to enjoy a tasty breakfast.
Members coming through Hidden Valley in South Mountain. left A great turnout for the April 18th hike at South Mountain.
right Enjoying a well-deserved post-hike breakfast outside at The Farm at South Mountain.
Hikers squeeze through the section called “Fat Man’s Pass” on the South Mountain hike.
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Sunset Trail “Hike for the Cure” Members get ready for “Hike for the Cure” on May 2. The hike was up the Sunrise Trail in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve and members raised $1600!
SWINGERS
Camelback Club Tennis Championships
Camelback Village held its Singles and Doubles Club Championships this spring. Here are the results: Men’s Doubles Champions 4.0 Bob Greenman and Greg Edin 4.5 Tim Martens and Salim Shafi 5.0 Jim Krimbill and Rob Millsop Open Brint Morrow and Rico Strom
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Chris Corso
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middle right Bob Greenman
and Greg Edin
bottom left Elise Grossnickle b ottom right Lindsey Thompson and Rachel Balven
Women’s Doubles Champions 3.0 Christina Shorall and Mary Nelson 3.5 Adonica Gower and Ro Traxler 4.0 Cathleen Hartman and Jen McKee 4.5 Lindsey Thompson and Rachel Balven Open Jamie Buterbaugh and Adria Raines Men’s Singles Champions 3.5 John Kelly 4.0 David Rosenthal 4.5 Chris Corso 5.0 Dale Phillips Open Luis Uribe Women’s Singles Champions 3.0 Anna Brennan 3.5 Elise Grossnickle 4.0 Whitney Hays 5.0 Lauren Stein
Lauren Stein
Jim Krimbill and Rob Millsop
Adonica Gower and Ro Traxler
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The Grove Happy Hour It was a perfect night for the Gainey Village Happy Hour at Orange Tree Golf Club. Their newly remodeled outdoor area and fun putting contest resulted in a social night of mingling and making new friends.
PROSHOP We have members that come into our boutiques every day to see what’s new. One thing about the Village Boutiques is, once an item is gone, it might not come back. It’s almost like special editions you find at other stores. We know you don’t want to miss out on something that might not come back so we’d like to invite you to join our Village Boutique email list. By doing so you will be the first to receive the inside scoop on • New Arrivals • Exclusive Offers • Special Events • Trunk Shows • POP-UP shops All you need to do is leave your email address on the GET ON The List that you’ll find at all the front desks at all our Village Clubs. If you’re not going to be at a club for a while, that’s ok. Simply call the front desk at your club and ask the receptionist to add your email to our list. It’s that easy. We can’t wait to start sharing pictures and information on the newest styles as they arrive in the Village Boutiques.
It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere Members enjoyed a night of fun poolside at Gainey Village with good friends, complimentary food and drinks, and live music.
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AT DC RANCH VILLAGE Summertime at the Village Clubs is about the pools, the fun, and the stay-cations! The pool area at the DC Ranch Village is a great place to spend time with family and friends. There’s something for everyone, between the six-lane lap pool, kid’s splash garden, and family recreational pool. At the beginning of 2015 we completely re-plastered the pools and repainted the decks. The kid’s splash garden has been updated with new water features, which are tons of fun according to the kids who have been taking advantage of this new area.
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With such nice pools come other fun activities, like swim lessons, Swim Neptune (the Jr. Swim Team), and the Masters Swim program. Our swim instructors and coaches are here almost every day sharing their knowledge and encouraging all swimmers to meet and exceed their goals. Stop by and check it out! Even though this has been another hot and sunny summer in Arizona, that doesn’t mean we have all been staying inside! You’ll find us outside early mornings playing tennis at the DC Ranch Village Tennis Center, hiking on the great local and outof-town trails, mountain biking in the McDowell Mountains right outside our door, and open-water swimming at Bartlett Lake’s Rattlesnake Cove.
If you’re looking to get out of town to escape the hot weather, so are we. Every year we take Village members hiking in cooler areas like Flagstaff, the Grand Canyon, Zion, and other locations! Have you ever hiked Mt. Humphreys in Flagstaff? At 12,600 feet, it’s the highest peak in Arizona. And that’s the key—there are so many options, you just have to decide what you want to today. Swimming, biking, fencing, squash, racquetball, basketball, tennis, and group fitness classes, to mention a few. Tom Clark DC Ranch Village Programs Director tclark@dmbclubs.com
SHARING is a good thing
When you see a thrilling movie, enjoy a book, try a delicious restaurant, or take a great fitness class what do you want to do? The answer, of course, is share the experience with someone. I have the pleasure of seeing members every day sharing their favorite part of The Village with their friends and family. After being a Village employee for several years I kept reminding my mom how much she would love The Village. She is an active woman who enjoys boot camp, challenging personal training, and yoga. She was utilizing several memberships elsewhere around the Valley to meet her diverse needs. I encouraged her to try The Village for a week. Within the first few days she realized what I had been saying was true! The Village had everything she wanted and more with the convenience of being under one roof. She has been enjoying her membership now for a couple of years. After taking yoga class together recently she turned to me and said, “Why did I wait so long to become a member?” I smiled and thought how glad I was to share The Village with one of my most favorite people.
Kimber Hamilton Gainey Village Membership Director
As a member you are able to bring in the same guest twice in one month with a guest pass. If you have a guest pass from your membership representative, their visit is complimentary. You can always call ahead and ask your membership representative if a guest pass is available. If you don’t have a guest pass the guest fee for adults is $20/day. Children under the age of 13 are $7/day and need to be accompanied by an adult. Your guest will need to present a valid ID to the front desk and sign a waiver of liability.
Be on the lookout in July at your home club. We will be inviting you to participate in Friendly Fridays. Every Friday in July you may bring one complimentary guest. Please make sure before you arrive that your guest has a valid ID and be ready to sign the waiver. It’s that simple! I hope you have discovered that The Village is definitely not a gym, but a vibrant lifestyle. Please take advantage of multiple fitness options, award-winning spas to rest and rejuvenate with the best in the Valley, valuable networking opportunities, and the best parties in town! Why not share this amazing experience with a friend? I look forward to seeing you around the club and meeting your friends and family. Life is better at The Village!
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I often get asked, what if I bring my friend and they want to become a member? My response is, if they have never been a member before you will receive a complimentary month of dues and the opportunity to enjoy The Village together. Your friend must mention that you referred them. It’s a win-win! Your friend joins and you get a free month of dues and the opportunity to enjoy The Village together. Further, we occasionally offer special contests for referring new members. In the past we have given away fitness monitors, 60” televisions and rounds of golf. We are planning to offer Apple Watches later this summer, so watch for upcoming details.
SPOT SOCIAL Stay up to date with our newest classes, programs, giveaways and more—follow the Village on social media! Facebook.com/VillageHealthClubs Facebook.com/CamelbackVillage Facebook.com/TheVillageDCRanch Facebook.com/GaineyVillage Facebook.com/OcotilloVillage Tweet with us: Twitter.com/villageclubs Share healthy recipes, workout tips and inspiration with us: pinterest.com/villageclubs
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Over 20 million squash players participate regularly world-wide in over 185 countries
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Junior Participation has grown over 400% nationally since 2007 and this number continues to grow!
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