Better LIFE - Spring 2012

SPRING2012

BETTER

LIFE VILLAGE HEALTH CLUBS & SPAS

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DIABETES

do you know if you are at risk?

ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS not so sweet after all

SHOES OR NO SHOES? minimal shoe theory

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Tough Mudder of four

TABLE of CONTENTS

BETTER

LIFE

Your Resort, Every Day

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Preferred Merchants

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Happy Heart

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Diabetes

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Say Hello

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Listen to the Expert

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Shoes or No Shoes?

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We’ll Help You Unwind

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Tough Mudder of Four

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Winter Photos

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Up and Coming

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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 JANET TURNER General Manager Verrado Village Sport & Health Club jturner@dmbclubs.com JIM KRIMBILL General Manager Gainey Village Health Club & Spa jkrimbill@dmbclubs.com

DEAR VILLAGE MEMBERS, It’s hard to believe that spring is here. Doesn’t it seem like we were all celebrating the holidays just a short time ago? I guess time does fly when we’re having fun!

2012 is off to another great start here at the Village Health Clubs and Spas. I would like to personally thank all of you for your membership, support and loyalty. The Village clubs get most of our new members from our current members who refer their friends and family to join one of our clubs. This strong referral program helps give all of our clubs and spas that special feeling of home that we all love so much.

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All of us at the Village appreciate these referrals.

We’re always looking for ways to show our appreciation and to say thank you for referring your friends and family to join the club. For every new member you refer to join the Village, we always offer some sort of referral gift to say ‘thank you’ for your help. Bringing your friends into the Club with you is a great way to introduce them to the Village lifestyle.

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So that all of you can continue to be proud of your Village clubs, we have started the New Year off with many new projects, programs and improvements.

All of the clubs received new fitness equipment, the Camelback Village remodeled their pools and pool house and added a new ice machine area, the Gainey Village improved their front entry with a new water feature and automatic doors, the DC Ranch Village has all new café furniture and the Verrado Village kept celebrated Founder’s weekend

on March 30, which is always a fun, social event for their members.

Our employees pride themselves on making sure the Village is a welcoming place where you can get and stay healthy in a warm and caring environment. We really mean it when we say there is no better compliment that you can give us than to refer a friend or associate. Invite your friends to join you at the Club and we’ll do our best to make sure they are treated in a manner that makes you proud to be a part of the Village family.

To your health, Carol Nalevanko President, Village Health Clubs and Spas

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EVERY DAY COMPETE

PF Changs Marathon and Half Marathon HALF MAR ATHON Lewis Elliot 1:10:32 7th overall Janie White 1:31:19 1st div.

Bryce Garner 1:32:41 Brandon Buck 1:33:31 Shane LaPan 1:35:17 Krista LaPan 1:38:24 Robin Watson 1:39:18 Tucker Wolfe 1:43:40 Melissa Kovacs 1:46:37 Pat Chang 1:46:47

Krista LaPan, June Herion, Abby Luedecke, Tracy Britton, and Shane LaPan Verrado member Tina Davison completes the PF Changs Half Marathon!

June Herion 1:46:53

FULL MAR ATHON Yati Yadav 3:17:06 Tim Logan 3:49:18 1st marathon, congrats!

Mike Saxby 5:24:29 1st marathon, congrats!

Abby Luedecke 1:48:03 Tracy Britton 1:48:08 John Clinkenbeard 1:48:50 Erin Scheidt 1:49:56 Eldon Dykshorn 2:18:45 Dee Grenko 2:37:06 Robin Grenko 2:37:07 Terry Dykshorn 2:52:04

Village players at ITF World Individual Championships.

SWINGERS

The tournament was held for each 5 year age division from 35 and over to 55 and over, Men’s and Women’s singles and doubles and mixed doubles. Village players made a great showing.

Dan Marting and Tom Alfano each reached the round of 16 in 40 singles and teamed together in doubles.

Bruce Nichols lost to the first seed in first round 55 singles, but went on to win the consolation singles and he and Clark Rorbach reached the semifinals of the doubles.

Rob Millsop and his partner Carolyn Lane reached the semi finals of the 55 mixed doubles.

DC Ranch members get ready for The Greatest Loser competition with fitness and agility testing

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Sherri Bronson reached the quarter finals of the Women’s 55 singles.

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EVERY DAY SWINGERS

Mixed Doubles Tennis Club Champions!

The Village held its annual Mixed Doubles Tennis Club Championships Jan. 27 – 29.

Here are the results: open champions Todd Thurston and Denise Cockrell finalists Ricardo Gasca and Jamie Buterbaugh 9.0 champions Tye Smoole and Jean Marie Hing finalists Harry and Karen Broome 8.5 champions Chris and Debbie Evans finalists Anne Taylor and Bill Richardson 8.0 champions Steve Cabrera and Pam Kinney finalists Mary Milliman and Dale Schaffer 7.0 champions Wayne Ingram and Wendy Lovell finalists Jack Daliere and Diane Hibbs

TOP INSET Todd Thurston

and Denise Cockrell FROM LEFT Jean Marie

Hing and Tye Smoole; Chris and Debbie Evans; Pam Kinney and Steve Cabrera; Wayne Ingram and Wendy Lovell.

SWINGERS

Village Players Win in the Phoenix Motor Company’s Holiday Tournament

The Phoenix Motor Company’s annual Holiday Racquet Sports Tournament was a great event! We had a number of Village members who either won their division or were finalists! women’s open doubles champions Jamie Buterbaugh and Manuela Emmerich finalists Scarlett Rush and June Lee men’s 5.0 champions Tom Rusling and Tom Alfanso men’s 3.5 champions Steve Cabrera and Elliott Schwartz women’s 3.5 champions Pam Kinney and Jenna Ryan

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mixed 7.0 finalists Bill Richardson and Carol Rose mixed 9.0 finalists Lindsay Ebbert and Haris Hadzihalilovic women’s 4.5 doubles finalists Nadine LeDuc and Jean Marie Hing

Jamie Buterbaugh and Manuela Emmerich TOP Tom Rusling and Tom Alfanso BOTTOM Steve Cabrera and Elliott Schwartz.

SPLASH

The Village Vitras

Swim Neptune Village Members Qualified for State Championships:

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The year round swim team at Verrado—the Village Vitras—are rounding up a terrific season including the following results:

Devin Esser

Jack Ford

Tara Froelich

Devin Henneberry

Lance Keeble

Kristen Keeble

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Aaron Rosen

Ryan Neill

Olivia Paliscak

Zachary Paliscak

Gabriella Fagan

Garett Atkins

Nicholas Schnitzler

Jordan Fries

Ansel Averitte

Azrin Averitte

Stefan Cooley

Alare Averitte

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Team placed 7th overall; Taylor Gilbert took 1st place high point female 8 and Under; Riley Stewart was 1st place high point male 8 and under and Dexter Stewart was 3rd place high point 8 and under.

Michael Shiaras

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Emily Fitzgerald

The following swimmers achieved personal best times: Maxwell Weed, Riley and Dexter Stewart, Kambra Roles, Madeline Monroy, Emma McGill, Mahek and Sanam Mallik, Shelby Clanin, and Daniel Brown.

ROAD TO LONDON

Lexi Cannon Riley Ford Taylor Kujawa

Swim Neptune hosts Phil Levine Invitational, last tune up for Regionals and State Championships

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In February Swim Neptune Hosted the 8th Annual Phil Levine Invitational in Chandler, AZ. The meet had 450 entrants and was the last “tune up” meet before the Regional and State Championships.

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Cole Berryman, Aaron Queen, and Maxwell Weed achieved personal bests.

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The Swim Neptune girls give it their all

Cole Berryman, 50 backstroke, 5th place; Aaron Queen, 500 freestroke 4th place; Maxwell Weed, 50 freestroke 1st place, 100 free 2nd place, 200 free 2nd place; 50 backstroke, 3rd place; 100 breaststroke 3rd place, 50 fly 2nd place, and 100 individual medley 4th place.

STATE QUALIFIERS Shelby Clanin in 50 and 100 free stroke; Mahek Mallik in 50 and 100 breast stroke; and Maxwell Weed in 100 and 200 free, 50 and 100 fly, and 100 individual medley.

Swim Neptune Village Members Qualified for Regionals:

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Gainey’s Little Athletes program on Saturday mornings for 3 – 6 year olds

Devin Esser

Ryan Neill

Gabriella Fagan

Bryce Fitzgerald

Zachary Paliscak

Jordan Fries

Nicholas Schnitzler

Madeline Kane

Devin Henneberry Aaron Rosen

Garett Atkins Ansel Averitte Stefan Cooley Luka Cooley Jack Ford Lance Keeble

Elize Rhee Ava Woolery

Abi Archer

Ivy Armijo

Ali Archer

Lexi Cannon

Azrin Averitte

Riley Ford

Alare Averitte

Taylor Kujaw

Emily Fitzgerald

Cassandra Mingl

Tara Froelich

Lexi Reinstein

Kristen Keeble

Sydney Stanton

Olivia Paliscak

Amanda Wells

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Michael Shiaras

Zachary Ginsberg

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EVERY DAY SWINGERS

The Arizona Open

A great tournament featuring players from all over the country.

The top division was certainly a great display of skill and stamina all weekend with just about every match going right down to the wire.

When the last shot was hit the 2012 Arizona Open Champion was: Garry John def Will Zajic 3/2 Other well deserved division winners were as follows: 5.5 consolation Todd Christianson def Gilberto Villanes 3/1 5.0 Vikas Pawa def Peter Schultheiss 3/0 5.0 consolation Christian Hills def Sue Clinch 3/0 4.5 Michael Shishov def Adam Katz 3/1 4.5 consolation Derek Leiter def Steve Debiase 3/2 4.0 Lutfi Hussein def Rob Muhm 3/1 4.0 consolation Tara Dugel def Alex Roberts 3/0 3.5 Jeff Cobb def Todd Stecker 3/0 3.0 Rick Norman def Brenna Dugel 3/1 TOP LEFT Garry John def Will Zajic TOP RIGHT Roy and Sue talking squash MIDDLE LEFT Vikas Pawa

and Peter Schultheiss MIDDLE RIGHT Michael Shishov

and Adam Katz BOTTOM LEFT Lutfi Hussein and Rob Muhm BOTTOM CENTER Jeff Cobb BOTTOM RIGHT Rick Norman and

Brenna Dugel

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Arizona Open spectators

RIGHT Will Zajic and opponent, exhausted LEFT Carl and Adam

Jared and Jeff

SWINGERS

The Junior New Years Serve Squash Tournament

A great display of fair play, fun, athleticism and some amazing shots all were on display in the year’s first Junior Tournament. The juniors are improving rapidly and in a short period of time will be breaking into the senior ranks. Get ready for the inevitable.

1st place Simon Olschansky

All ages love the sport of squash!

Aidan Albright

SWISH

Dribble, Dish and Swish contest

Aiden Albright won the Dribble, Dish and Swish contest presented by Pepperidge Farms/NBA Kids Fit during the NBA All-Star Weekend in Orlando. This was the 2nd time in three years that he has won! He competed in the 10 – 11 year old division and got introduced during the Slam Dunk contest! Aiden got a chance to meet Dwayne Wade, Shaq, Cedrick Ceballos, Bob Lanier and Rev. Jessie Jackson. Congratulations Aiden and way to go again!

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Swim Neptune Wins Dual Meet Champs

In January 2012 Swim Neptune scored a major upset win at the Dual Meet Champs hosted in Phoenix. The meet features top competition from around the country including Swim Pasadena from California and Curl Burke Swim Club from the Washington DC area. Curl Burke is ranked a top 10 team in the country and has won this meet for the past 20 years. In the Dual Meet Rounds, Swim Neptune defeated Arizona Aquatic Club 190 – 67 and beat Sun Devil Aquatics 185 – 69. Swim Neptune was edged by Curl Burke by a score of 131 – 126.

The meet came down to the last relay and though the Swim Neptune 10&Under girls broke the meet record it wasn’t good enough to win that day as the Curl Burke team finished half a second before! In the Final session, on MLK Monday, Swim Neptune started off the day by winning 4 of the first 6 relays. In a back-and-forth battle with Curl Burke and the other eight teams, Swim Neptune came out on top with a final score of 880, ahead of Curl Burke’s 846 with Scottsdale Aquatic Club rounding out the top three with 510.

SPLASH

Swim Neptune Wins Holiday Festival!

TOP Swim Neptune boys excited for their win BOTTOM Swim Neptune girls diving in for another victory

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Swim Neptune scored a major comeback win at the 2011 edition of the Holiday Swim Festival in Chandler, AZ. This meet attracts nearly 1000 swimmers from around the southwestern US. While Swim Neptune has won a number of big meets in the 14&Under division (including the last two Long Course State Championships), this victory represented their first overall combined Senior (15&over) and Age Group (14&Under) at a major invitational. Trailing going into the last day, Swim Neptune stormed back with 4 key relay wins the last night to win the meet overall by over 300 points.

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EVERY DAY Thunderbird Hike

Members and guests enjoyed the beautiful Sunrise Trail hike on Jan 21

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reBarre Program goes to IDEA Conference COMPETE

Congratulations Niece Pecenka, Bonnie Rich and Jinger Parson for being chosen to present at the IDEA World fitness Conference in San Diego this summer, July 5 – 8. The IDEA Conference (www.ideafit.com) is in it’s 30th year and is the World’s Largest, LongestRunning International Fitness Convention featuring the freshest, most diverse educational programming from world-renowned presenters. The Gainey Village reBarre team will be presenting along with the top trainers in the country.

Can’t make it to San Diego? Check out the Gainey Group Exercise schedule for the reBarre classes, and experience first-hand amazing instructors!

Village members and guests enjoy another amazing Village ski trip to Telluride

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Betteridge Jewelers www.betteridgejewelers.com

DMB Realty www.dmbrealtynetwork.com

Bike Barn www.bikebarn.com

Dr. Todd Forbes

Protravel Scottsdale www.janeborman-protravel.com

Gainey Suites Hotel www.gaineysuiteshotel.com

SharpShine Auto Detailing www.sharpshineauto.com

Girlfriend University/Amplify U www.girlfrienduniversity.com/ www.amplify-u.com

Sun Devil Plumbing www.sundevilplumbing.com

Camelback Coaching www.camelbackcoaching.com

COR Clinic—Physical Therapy www.corclinic.com Dave Cruz Photography www.davecruz.com

Golftec www.golftec.com Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort at Gainey Ranch www.scottsdale.hyatt.com Dr. James Koop McCormick & Schmick’s www.mccormickandschmicks.com

Tickets Unlimited www.ticketsunlimitedinc.com Ultra Smooth Skin Med Spa www.ultrasmoothskin.com Village Tavern www.villagetavern.com

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Camelback Mountain Sports Medicine www.camelbackmountain sportsmedicine.com

Dr. Shawn Meyer

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EVERY DAY

TOP Marcia Leach, Camelback Youth Services Director

Marcia Leach (CV) Lee Dayley (DMB), Zach Nielson (CV), Garth Miracle (CV), Morgan Oswald, Tod Whitwer (DMB), Hayden Anderson, Colton Carlsen (CV), Adam Sebouai, Katie Hoeschler, Nick Taratsas (DMB). Not Pictured is Jason Kirstein (DCR)

Rebel Magazine and The Village team up to tackle ‘Tough Mudder’

St. Mary’s Lady Knights basketball team has perfect 30-0 season!

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The Lady Knights

Thanks to a few excellent Village members, who also are fantastic high school basketball players, the St. Mary’s Lady Knights basketball team just completed a perfect 30-0 season. St. Mary’s won the prestigious Nike Tournament of Champions in December with wins over Christ the King, NYC, Cicero North, NY, Good Counsel, MD, and Riverdale Baptist, MD. They also were victorious in the Martin Luther King Classic Basketball tournament with a big win over Winward Prep, Los Angeles, CA. St. Mary’s completed their season by winning the Division 1 State Basketball Tournament at the end of February. The team is currently ranked #1 in the nation by every major poll, including ESPN/Powerade, Maxpreps, and USA Today. Village members on the team include Coach Curtis Ekmark, players Courtney Ekmark, Danielle Williams, and Dominique Williams. Some of you may remember Courtney, Danielle, and Dominique when they used to play in the Village basketball league as eight year olds—they competed as the “pink warriors!”

Congratulation ladies!

TOP Camelback’s Marcia Leach is not afraid of the mud MIDDLE Verrado members Micaela Leighton and Heather Anderson BOTTOM Tom Clark

A HAPPY HEART

EQUALS A

LONG, FIT LIFE

move it or lose it—get pumping!

by Linda Hertzberg, Group Fitness Director at Camelback Village. Linda holds a bachelor’s degree in biology, and is certified in several fitness disciplines by ACE (American Council on Exercise), as well as being a Certified Pilates Trainer.

The folklore and romance surrounding the human heart has a long history. Humans have connected the heart to love and health for centuries.

Sayings like “have a heart” or “I love you with all my heart” have come about because we instinctively know how important our hearts are to our lives, whether it’s for expressing sentiment or for living a long, healthy life.

Heart muscle needs workouts Your heart is a muscle and like any muscle, if it doesn’t get a workout every day, it will diminish in strength over time. You probably own a car, which undoubtedly costs a fair amount of money. It only makes sense that you take care of your car by making sure that you put good fuel in it. You also know that you can’t just let your car sit for long periods of time because it will deteriorate and might not start the next time you use it. Your heart is a lot like your car. It needs good fuel, regular use and maintenance. Driving your car around town at only minimal speeds is not good for it, either. Your car needs to be driven at higher highway speeds to clean out the engine and make it more efficient. The same principle is true for your heart.

Heartbeats Do things that make your heart beat faster like walking fast or jogging. Take a hike—literally. Find out about your local hiking trails. You might even join a hiking group to make it more fun.

Heart sounds Listen to your heart as you pick up speed. It’s the healthy sound of your body’s pump in action, flushing blood from your lungs to your organs and muscles, refreshing them with oxygen. Oxygen is life-giving. The more we get, the better we feel and the better we function.

Pump your arms when you walk. Take long strides or lift your knees when you walk. This will enable you to maintain a high level of oxygen intake. If you are stuck indoors, march in place to music and move your arms up and down. Try doing modified squats and lunges, then alternate them with arm movements. Move vigorously for two minutes and slow down for one. Keep this interval sequence going for 15 minutes and as you get stronger, gradually extend your workout time. Keep a daily record of how many minutes you spend “pumping” your heart.

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Let’s get pumping!

DIABETES

do you know if you are at risk?

According to the American Diabetes Association, 1 in every 400 children and adolescents have diabetes, with 25.6 million people aged 20 or over living with diabetes! In the age group of 65 and older 10.9 million people are affected by diabetes. Yes, it’s true, diabetes has become a national epidemic.

Shawn Perotti is a certified personal trainer at Gainey Village Health Club.

He possesses three Bachelor of Science degrees in Exercise Physiology, Nutrition and Nursing as well as 4 certifications in training (ISSA, ACE, RTS, NASM).

Surprisingly, there are an estimated 7 million people that have diabetes and don’t know it, and an astonishing 79 million people have prediabetes—meaning if they continue living the way they do, they will most likely be living with the disease in the future, due to blood glucose levels that are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.

What can we do to stop this in America? The first step to prevention and elimination is education, to learn exactly what the signs and symptoms are, and what to do if you are experiencing the warning signs.

Remember, you don’t have to be elderly to be a candidate for diabetes.

What exactly is Diabetes? According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes is a disease characterized by high blood glucose levels that result from defects in the body’s ability to produce and/or use insulin. Glucose then backs up in the bloodstream—causing one’s blood glucose to rise too high. So who gets diabetes and who is at risk? Anyone can have diabetes! Research shows that those who are over 40 and overweight (BMI > 25) are more likely to develop diabetes, although the incidence of type 2 diabetes in adolescents is growing. Diabetes is more common among Native Americans, African Americans, and Hispanic Americans (www.joslin.org).

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What are the signs? Early warning signs of being diabetic are excessive thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, blurred vision, tingling in the hands and feet, gum disease, bladder infections, wounds that won’t heal, and fatigue. These are due to the body’s inability to move sugar into the fat, liver, and muscle cells to be stored for energy (pubmedhealth.com). If one does not pay close attention to the early signs these can lead to long-term complications such as heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, nerve damage, blindness, and even amputation.

So, what can you do? Though you have no control over your age or ethnicity, you do have the choice of how you treat your body everyday. You have the choice of whether or not to put a double cheeseburger in your mouth or a healthy chicken salad. Lifestyle changes such as better carbohydrates (ie: limit white carbs), caloriecontrolled meal plans, losing some weight (if necessary), and fitting regular physical activity (30 minutes or more 5 days a week) into your schedule can prevent you from becoming one of the 25.6 million Americans diagnosed with diabetes or one of the 79 million diagnosed with prediabetes. Limit your risk and take control now! If you have any of the symptoms described above, consult your doctor right away. Remember, early detection can make the difference in your life.

For further information please visit www.diabetes.org or American Diabetes Association.

SAYhello Elisabeth Wolstenholme Please welcome our newest family/teammate Elisabeth Wolstenholme. Elisabeth is in charge of integrating members into the Club and getting them familiar with everything DC Ranch has to offer.

Elisabeth has been in the fitness industry for over 15 years and is very passionate about health and fitness and getting people excited about making it part of their life. Originally from Boston, Elisabeth went to the University of Arizona and now calls Scottsdale home. She is very excited to be a part of the Village family and to get members involved in the Club! Contact her at ewolstenhome@dmbclubs.com

David Gervais Congratulations to David Gervais, newly hired Athletic Director at Verrado Village. David has extensive experience as a Personal Trainer and is certified by ACSM and ACE, with a B.S. in Human Performance and Fitness. He is currently working on his Masters Degree in Sport Psychology.

We’re happy to have David as part of our management staff in Verrado and look forward to his contributions as a member of the Village family.

David Gervais completed his B.S. in Human Performance and Fitness from North Dakota State University in 2006. He is pursuing his M.S. in Sport Psychology from Capella University. His certifications include ACSM, ACE, Tai Chi for Arthritis, N’Balance, and WaterFit. Originally from Minnesota, David went to school in North Dakota. After school he moved back to his home state but desired the warm weather and moved to Arizona. David looks forward to working with the outstanding team at Verrado!

Katie McGauley Please welcome Katie McGauley to the Verrado Village Sport and Health Club. Katie has joined the Verrado Village management team as our new Program Director. She comes with experience in programming, coaching and event planning. Katie’s degree is in Recreation and Tourism Management and she is happy to be able to use her talents and education to help build and maintain a strong programming department in Verrado. We look forward to her contributions and ideas as our new Program Director. Welcome Katie!

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Take your workouts to a new level with CrossFit Fundamentals—4 small group training sessions that will teach you the 9 fundamental movements of CrossFit. Fundamentals will prepare you for the constantly varied, high-intensity, functional movements that you will learn in the CrossFit Open classes.

What IS CrossFit? CrossFit is a set of 'functional' exercises that mimic movements we perform everyday. These exercises will challenge your own body, and are individualized based on your personal fitness level. Focused on balance, coordination, proper form and cardio, CrossFit will take your fitness to the next level.

For information contact Corey Degenstein at 602.793.6057 or Grant Peterson 480.334.9400

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CrossFit Fundamentals Classes are made by appointment for 3 – 4 members attending 4 consecutive one-hour sessions.

Cost $100. Once you have completed Fundamentals join us for Cross Fit Open Classes with Grant & Corey!

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ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS

Our addiction to unhealthy sweeteners can be reversed and we can restore our ability to taste the natural sweetness in whole foods over time.

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Artificial sweeteners are the latest buzz in the ever-changing world of sugar free, low fat and diet products that fill shelves of grocery stores, and sadly our refrigerators and pantries. They are proudly displayed on packages of numerous baked products, fruit juices, snacks, flavored waters, and much, much more. The clever marketers of the food industry continue to convince us that some of the harmful sweeteners are all natural and derived from sugar, and while some of that is true much of it is misleading. An age old proverb states that “a half truth is a whole lie.”

Sugar substitutes were first developed in the 1950’s when a clinic director worked to develop a sugar-free diet for patients suffering from diabetes and other chronic conditions. The industry took off and today diet sodas and sugar substitutes make up a huge part of the market and our diet. Processed foods and artificial sweeteners consumed by Americans have created a countrywide epidemic of sweet addicts— and likely you are one of them.

Most of us don’t understand that when we eat refined sugar or artificial sweeteners our brains believe that we’re getting nutrients that we need. Instead we are confusing our body and appetite and our food cravings are re-triggered. At that point our bodies are not necessarily looking for more sweetness, they are looking for nutrients that can only be found in ‘real food’! Your body tends to crave sugary foods when it is lacking proper fuel. Sugar is a quick fi x and can give your body an instant boost when it’s running low.

However, using artificial sweeteners will not trick your body into thinking that it has had its fill; rather, it wants more sweets because it didn’t get the energy boost that normally goes along with the sweet taste of natural foods.

When we take in these low-nutrient foods and drinks, we have less room for the good stuff. Interestingly enough, Purdue University scientists have found in a study using rats that artificial sweeteners increased caloric intake, body weight and body fat percentage.

If that study didn’t make the artificial sweeteners less sweet… a study at the University of Texas has shown that diet soda drinkers have proven to be heavier than non-diet soda drinkers. That’s right, diet soda and sweetened water beverages have both been linked to weight gain and worse yet, kidney damage.

Wondering how to avoid the calories while still satisfying your sweet cravings? Are you concerned about consuming too much sugar? Try my personal favorite, Stevia, a sweet herb that has been used for more than 400 years across the world, particularly in South America, and is about 300 times sweeter than sugar. You can now purchase it at most health food stores and on the internet (check out iHerb.com for great deals!).

By Diana Mikolajewska, Healthy Lifestyle Coach & student of Integrative Nutrition

Good news doesn’t stop here. Our addiction to unhealthy sweeteners can be reversed and we can restore our ability to taste the natural sweetness in whole foods over time. It might seem difficult at first, but long term benefits are well worth it. Just remember that chemicals are foreign to our bodies and consuming them will yield your health goals.

Replace artificial sweeteners with stevia, organic maple syrup, xylitol, agave nectar, or raw honey. Make sure these items are of a high quality brand and have not been overly processed. Once your body has the fuel that it needs to keep going, it doesn’t need to ‘remind you’, in the form of sugar cravings, that it needs an energy boost. I can promise you that when you consume a variety of all natural, fresh, raw, “real” foods that are organic, you won’t have to worry about scary side effects from a chemically altered derivative of the real thing.

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The list of food products containing artificial sweeteners and sales of such items continues to grow, even though we now know that these manufactured goods can cause serious health problems, particularly with long term use. In fact, according to Sucralose Toxicity Information Center, there are more side effects from sucralose (aka Splenda) being reported daily. They

include migraines, diarrhea, swelling, muscle aches, agitation, numbness, dizziness, stomach and intestinal cramps among many others. Any of those sound familiar? You might want to check your labels and immediately eliminate consumption of the not so sweet common and dangerous food additives. Stay clear of acesulfame K, artificial flavoring, aspartame (Equal, Nutrasweet), Benzene, food coloring, saccharin (sweet n’ low), and sucralose (Splenda). Remember what to skip while making your coffee and grocery list—NutraSweet, Equal, Splenda, and Sweet and Low!

SHOES

OR NO

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SHOES

Have you been to the Club and noticed people exercising in shoes with little or no soles? Or have you noticed people wearing shoes with their toes looking as if in a glove? One has to ask “what is up with those shoes?� I asked myself the same question, which inspired me to research the foot, gait patterns, and the minimal shoe theory.

The foot is very complicated. Our feet have one quarter of our total bones, 150 ligaments, 33 joints, and 20 muscles. The function of the foot can really affect our movement patterns and how well or poorly our muscles work. It is important to look at barefoot training seriously and do your homework before deciding if it is right for you.

The first important idea is to understand how your foot lands when you walk or run. Does your heel, mid-foot, or forefoot hit the ground first? The way you strike the ground is very important for minimal shoe wearing.

If you are a heel striker, your heel strikes the ground first when running, and a minimal shoe can cause more impact on the joints, according to Dr. Daniel Lieberman, a human evolutionary biologist professor

at Harvard. Dr. Lieberman does research on barefoot running and for the Vibram, (which are branded rubber outsoles for footwear). In his research, he concluded that most people are heel strikers, due to the excessive heel cushion in running shoes, which causes an enhancement of heel striking. The force

the shoe. In the third month a person can start wearing the shoe in training sessions, as well as controlled activities. In month four, a person can increase their runs from 15 to 20 minutes and begin weight

The minimal shoe provides great feedback to the brain on which muscles are being used and activated.

impact of a heel striker is 1.3 to 3 times our body weight with every step taken. For an individual that weighs 200 pounds, the force impact can be 600 pounds for every step. On average, a person takes 1500 to 2500 steps per mile.

That’s a lot of impact! Mid striking, which is landing evenly on your entire foot, can reduce impact significantly and allows the body to use its shock absorber properly.

Dr. Lieberman states in The Boston Globe that minimal shoes are not made for everyone and “the idea that if you run barefoot you will no longer get injuries is ridiculous.”

Barefoot running and minimal shoe wearing can help determine what kind of ‘striker’ you are, by giving instant feedback on how you are striking the ground, which can help teach you to become a mid foot striker. The only way to get this feedback is by running on hard surfaces or a track; you will not get the feedback from soft surfaces or grass. From this feedback, the minimal shoe can make us a more efficient runner by teaching proper foot striking.

Minimal shoes are also great for weight lifting and strength training, due to the flatness of the shoe and the ground reaction force you get. When lifting in a running shoe, a person has the tendency to tilt forward in squatting pattern activities, due to the elevated cushion at the heel of a running shoe. This forward tilt can cause knee pain and other alignment issues. The minimal shoe provides great feedback to the brain and the skeletal muscular system on which muscles are being used and activated. After the ankle and foot have gone through mobilization exercises, we have seen a decrease in joint pain in some individuals.

This progression can take 6 months to a year before a person is able to do all activities in a minimal shoe.

When a person first gets a minimal shoe, the first month should be spent only walking in them for brief periods of time. In the second month a person can start doing some light jogging for 5 to 10 minutes in

Remember the 10% rule! The 10% rule is not to increase distance or time by more than 10% at a time.

Each year, 30% to 70% of runners suffer injury from repetitive stress. It is important to have recovery days and perform cross training on non-weight bearing equipment or swimming.

When it comes to shoe selection ask yourself the following questions: • What is the purpose of the shoe? Is the shoe for a particular sport or type of training?

• How do I strike the ground? Am I a mid foot striker or a heel striker?

• Have I done the correct progression to a minimal shoe?

These three questions are key when picking out the optimal shoe. If you follow the progression and the information in this article, you should not get hurt or be afraid of a minimal shoe.

by Spencer Tatum, CSCS, Fitness Director at DC Ranch Village, earned his BS degree in Exercise Physiology from Ohio University. He has worked with some of the top athletes in the NFL, MLB, MMA, and pro tennis to fitness clients of all ages.

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It is advised to stay away from uphill or down running for the first few months when starting to wear a minimal shoe. Uphill running can cause an Achilles tendon to rupture, and downhill can cause plantar fasciitis. It is important the follow the progression below for the first six months of wearing a minimal shoe.

training in them. In month five, light sprint work in the shoes such as 100 yard or 15 second sprints at 70% effort is ok. I suggest keeping the volume low at this intensity. In month six you can start doing most of your training in the minimal shoe. Keep in mind you might have to take your training slower. This progression depends on the person and their training level. The six month progression is important to prevent serious injury such as stress fracture, Achilles tendon tears, and plantar fasciitis.

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MEMBERS

TOUGH

MUDDER OF FOUR PROVING SHE’S UP TO ANY CHALLENGE, THIS GAINEY VILLAGE MEMBER IS AN ACTIVE ROLE MODEL FOR HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

When Charisse Crocker got a phone call this past Thanksgiving, she had no idea what was in store for her. Her niece had signed up to do an endurance event called Tough Mudder in January, but found out she was pregnant and had to get a replacement. Without giving it a second thought, Charisse said, “Sure thing.”

And when she hung up the phone, she immediately googled Tough Mudder.

Billed as “probably the toughest event on the planet,” Charisse found out that Tough Mudder events are “hardcore, 10 – 12 mile obstacle courses designed

by British Special Forces to test your all around strength, stamina, mental grit, and camaraderie. With the most innovative courses, half a million inspiring participants, and more than $2 million dollars raised for the Wounded Warrior Project, Tough Mudder is the premier adventure challenge series in the world.”

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Undaunted, Charisse began preparing herself for the 12.5-mile Tough Mudder Arizona, which was held at the old Toyota Proving Grounds in Mesa. She continued with her regular schedule of three days of Pilates training and two days of running each week, but upped her mileage to build her endurance. When event day came, she toughed it out with the best of them and downed two beers as a reward for finishing the grueling course.

We caught up with Charisse and talked to her about her approach to health and fitness, her willingness to take on new challenges, and how she’s helping her four children learn to live healthy and embrace all that life has to offer. the village: Have you always been athletic? charisse crocker: Yes, I swam and did track in school, mostly sprints.

How did you discover Pilates? Actually, my husband turned me onto it, about three years ago. I was working out with a personal trainer, doing weights, but my husband kept talking about Pilates and finally convinced me to try it. I was totally hooked and gave up weights about a year later. What I love about Pilates is that you don’t get bulky. I’ve totally reshaped my body, and can honestly say that I love the way I look at age 43 more than I ever have before. Even my husband has noticed the changes, and that’s really saying something!

How do you balance Pilates with your running? I take a private Pilates class with Niece Pecenka at the Gainey Village once a week, and sometimes I’ll take a reBarre class, which is kind of like ballet, Pilates and yoga all rolled into one. I also bought some of Niece’s DVDs and do a couple Pilates sessions at home. I usually do three days of Pilates and run twice a week, usually between four and six miles, depending on how much time I have.

You’ve said that Pilates was what really helped you tackle the Tough Mudder event. Absolutely. I called Niece right away to thank her and to tell her that it was my saving grace! There were so many things in that race that demanded core strength and balance.

They had an obstacle called ‘Twinkle Toes,’ where you had to walk on a very wobbly, narrow edge of a wooden beam over a pit of cold, muddy water.

Everyone was falling in around me, but I was able to put my Pilates game face on and get across.

Who were you doing the event with? I did the event with my real niece’s husband and another couple.

The woman is 29 years old and in the Army, and her husband is an Army Ranger. When I met them on event day, I introduced myself as the weak link!

Was there any doubt in your mind that you could do it?

I knew I’d be fine physically. The way Niece teaches Pilates, she keeps upping the ante as you get stronger.

But I had never done anything like scaling walls, so I wasn’t sure how I was going to handle some of the obstacles.

What did your family think about it? My husband was worried, but after it was over he was my biggest fan and posted tons of pictures on Facebook. My boys, who are 20 and 18, were proud of me even though they wouldn’t admit it. And my young girls, age 11 and 8, didn’t like the idea of it at all. When I got back, the first thing they wanted to know was if I got shocked or not.

One tree at a time!

¬ TOP Charisse gets muddy!

¬ Charisse using her

Pilates training and thankful for her strong core!

It sounds like you’re a great role model for your kids…

All of my kids exercise, and that’s really gratifying for me. One of my daughters is a level 7 gymnast, and my other daughter is a swimmer. My sons are both active, and when my oldest is home from college he’s at the Village all the time, working out or shooting hoops.

We all eat pretty well, too, but we don’t diet. We just try to limit things like Coke and candy. The best part of it is that we live healthy because we enjoy it, and I think that’s why it’s just become part of our lives.

What about your husband? It’s not as big a priority for him. After he did his stint with Pilates, he started a business and is deeply involved in that. He runs a company called COP 4x4, which builds custom Jeeps for people who like to go off-roading. That in itself keeps him pretty active!

What do you do in your spare time? I just like hanging out with my friends. And at the Village, my social are the ladies in the Pilates classes.

Will you ever do another Tough Mudder? I don’t have any plans to do it again, but maybe by the end of the year I’ll forget how Electroshock Therapy felt and I’ll be signing up again…My younger son was thinking about doing it with us this year but had a conflict, so maybe if he does it I’ll be more motivated.

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What were some of the high points and low points for you during the course? I really liked running up the slippery quarter pipe. I wasn’t sure I could do it but it was really fun. On the negative side, I rolled my ankle at the ‘Zombie Apocalypse’ obstacle, where you had to climb over burning cars and a bed of old tires. Fortunately, the ice-cold water from some of the other obstacles kept my ankle numb, so it didn’t swell up until the next day! And, I have to say, in the

‘Electroshock Therapy’ obstacle—where you have to run through a forest of wires that can tag you with 10,000 volts of electricity—I felt like I was being shot at. It jerked me every time I got hit and even brought me down to the ground one time. Honestly, finishing the entire event really felt good!

focus on MEMBERS Yogis Gone Wild? Yoga & Wine Event at DC Ranch, Jan 28 The DC Ranch Village yoga community recently gathered for a themed Flow class taught by Samantha Lang, followed by a guided wine tasting by club member and professional wine distributor, Craig Dziadowicz. “Detox / Retox” provided a fun and educational opportunity to draw parallels between the yogic experience of heightened physical awareness and the mindful experience of tasting the complexities of wine.

The group packed the yoga studio to capacity, allowing for a great detox—deep breathing, twisting, lifting, and sweating it out for 75 minutes. After class, participants assembled in the conference room to taste four Italian wines carefully selected by Dziadowicz to match the flow and progression of a yoga class. Members and guests took full advantage of gaining new wine knowledge from our on-hand expert, as they enjoyed a special Saturday afternoon of yoga, wine, and socializing.

Jacqueline gets her Van Gogh on!

Gainey Art and Wine event

Health and Fitness Expo VGX Instructor Cami Grabowski showing a Verrado member how to use the TRX.

Verrado Village Club hosted a Health and Fitness Expo on Friday, January 20th. Members and their guests were welcome to visit the club for RightPath Health Screenings which included blood pressure, pulse and blood oxygen saturation level tests.

Members were also welcome to engage in various fitness activities set up in the group exercise rooms such as weighted ropes, slides, and TRX cables.

√ Gainey Happy Hour

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at The Mint Lounge

Cooking Classes taught by Paul Apana from the Village Tavern are a huge hit at Gainey Village

Gainey Yoga Benefit for little Emma We had over 100 people in attendance, and the total donations in cash and services totaled over $16,000!

Verrado’s 8th Anniversary Party Verrado Village Club celebrated its 8th Anniversary Party with a country/western party on Feb 11. The Desert Knights provided live entertainment while members had their choice of gambling and/or dancing the night away. Congratulations Verrado Village for another great year!

Kathy and John Schmadeke ham it up in the photo booth at Verrado’s Anniversary Party

¬ The Desert Knights kept everyone on their feet

Adam Scott won Verrado Village’s Reindeer Games.

Verrado Founder’s Day The community of Verrado celebrated Founder’s Day the weekend of March 31. To celebrate, the Verrado Village Club sponsored the Rock ‘N Walk Saturday morning for all Executive and Community members. After the obstacle course around the neighborhood, everyone gathered in Founder’s Park for raffle prizes.

That night Andy Grammar, the singer, songwriter, and musician known for his vibrant pop/rock/soul mix, performed to a large crowd.

Named one of Billboard’s 2011 Artists to Watch, the singer/musician/ composer entertained the crowd with his hits “Keep Your Head Up” and “Fine By Me” among others.

PHOTOS

To have your Village Club event photo considered for the Focus on Members section next issue, please email it, with a short caption, to jwolff@dmbclubs.com.

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WINTER 2012

up and

COMING KE Y EVENT LOCATION

C • Camelback D • DC Ranch

V • Baby Boomer Boot Camp TUES 10:30 AM &

V • Verrado

Provides a mixture of cardio and strength training for those of a certain age!

EVENT TYPE

V • S.P.O.R.T. TUES – THURS 4 – 5 PM S.P.O.R.T.

G • Gainey

New Program, Event or Class Ongoing Program

BA SKE TBALL V • Pick Up Basketball TUES 7 – 9 PM, SAT 8 – 10 PM At Verrado Middle School Gym. Free to Executive Members and $5 for Community.

COMMUNIT Y G • Hawaiian Luau Party APR 19, 6:30 – 9 PM

Join us for a night of fun out at the pool with good friends, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, drinks and live music by Elvis Before Noon! No charge for Members and one guest. RSVP at the Front Desk by Apr 16. Must be at least 21 years old to attend.

Additional guests $20 each. Note: in the event of rain, party will be held inside.

G • Get Creative at the Member art and

wine event APR 26, 6:30 – 8:30 PM $25/person includes instruction by Carrie (artist), 16 x 20 canvas (take home your own masterpiece), easel, brushes, paints, apron, & music. Wine and appetizers available. RSVP with Jacqueline at 480.624.9105 or jsouthwick@dmbclubs. com. Limited to 40 people.

V • Pamper Ladies Day MAY Always a real treat for the Verrado Village female members. A fashion show, live music, dinner, and adult beverages along with vendors to shop make for a very busy evening. This annual event in May is open to Executive Members for $20 and their guests for $25.

GROUP EXERCISE G • No Surrender MON 4:30 PM The ultimate

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is a great way to begin your week of workouts, getting you energized and focused to reach your fitness goals!

fitness workout to challenge your mind and body with an awesome blend of high-intensity cardio, core-conditioning drills, and muscle-toning exercises.

Each boot camp-style class is different and uses a variety of equipment (Bosu, gliding discs, weights, resistance bands, steps), so you can always count on something new and fun to enjoy. This

THURS 12 NOON

stands for Sports Performance Outdoor Resistance Training and is for boys and girls ages 11 – 14. There is a small fee of $5 per class for Executive Members.

D • Boxing TUES/THURS 8:30 & 9:30 AM, WED 6:30 PM, SAT 11 AM Join golden glove Bret Funk

and professional instructor Dorian Ealy to learn the techniques of boxing, perfect your style and enjoy a great way to get in shape. $17.50 one session; 6 sessions $93, 12 sessions $182.

V • March Madness Group Exercise Bingo Challenge MAR 5 – 30 Look for more

information at the club.

G • Hula Hooping Class SAT 8:30 – 9:30 AM Join us on the Basketball Court for this fun and challenging class that will tone your core, strengthen your arms, shoulders and legs.

All levels welcome—previous experience not needed. Hoops are provided.

GOLF C D G V • Summer Golf League at StarFire Golf Club JUNE 7 – AUG 16, SHOT GUN START AT 4:30 PM The summer nine-hole golf league is played at StarFire Golf Club (on Hayden just north of Shea). Just sign up weekly at the club by noon on Thursday. All levels are welcome. We will pair everyone up at the course. $25/player, includes a drink.

Pay at the course. Awards party on the last night of play, Aug 16. Contact Tim vonPahlen-Fedoroff at 480.609.6979.

HE ALTH C • Women’s Self Defense with P. Casey

Fernandez NEXT SESSION APR 1, RUNS 4 WEEKS, WITH A WEEK OFF FOR EASTER SUNDAY Learn practical self defense skills for women, through a program designed and taught by a woman with experience, training and knowledge. Black belt MMA and yoga instructor, P. Casey Fernandez, will carefully guide you through the maze of mental and physical preparations and tactics necessary to prevent or act in a personal safety threatening situation.

Four week sessions are $50. They begin

every few weeks. Members and NonMembers, Registration and Pre-Payment Required. For more info, contact Linda Hertzberg at 602.840.6412.

HIKING V • The Verrado Village Hiking Club We have been out discovering new places for “100 Miles of Hiking” in honor of Arizona’s centennial celebration. In addition to our own White Tank Mountains, the club has gone to the Estrella’s, Wind Cave at Usury Park, West Wing Mountain, Thunderbird, South Mountain’s Hidden Valley, Vulture Peak in Wickenberg, and Picacho Peak and there are still many more to come. Beginning Apr 18, the hiking club scales down to once a month and travels to the cooler climes of Flagstaff and the White Mountains. Contact Leslie Bentley at lbentley@dmbclubs.com or at 623.215.6500 to get on the hiking email list or for more information.

C D G V • Picacho Peak Hike APR 14, 6:30 AM

Picacho Peak—the mysterious peak jutting out of the desert between Phoenix and Tucson with cables and handrails to assist you to the top. The Summit is at 3370 feet and the elevation gain is 1374 feet. Meet at Gainey Village to carpool to the hike (approximately 75 minutes from the club). We will stop for lunch afterwards and should return around 3 pm. Bring water, snacks and gloves to use on the cables on the steeper parts of the trail. There is no charge and guests are welcome! Sign up at Gainey front desk. Contact Shelly McGann for more information, 480.624.9125.

C D G V • McDowell Mountain Hike:

Windgate to Tom’s Thumb MAY 12, 6:30 AM

12-Mile Advanced hike that covers three different McDowell Mountain trails.

Meet at Gateway Trailhead. Bring at least 80 ounces of water and snacks. We should be back around 11 am and will go to lunch afterwards. Sign up with Shelly McGann at 480.624.9125.

C D G V • Village Rafting Event JUNE 9 – 16

Join Tom Clark and Abby Luedecke along with O.A.R.S. on a 5-day, 6-night rafting, camping, hiking trip. Must be at least 16 yrs of age and in good physical condition. Cost is $1900/person double occupancy and includes 2 nights hotel in Moab, Utah, all meals while on the river, all supplies for rafting and camping, and carpools arranged to/from Moab.

Please contact Abby for further details at ALuedecke@dmbclubs.com C D G V • Havasupai Hiking Trip JUNE 21 – 24

Details will be out by April 1st. Limited to 40 people. Contact Shelly McGann at 480.624.9125.

C D G V • Village Summer Trip to Telluride JULY 26 – 29 $379/person. Hiking, Biking, Tennis, Golf, Yoga... these are just some of the things you can do in beautiful Telluride in the summer time!

snacks and goodies. Executive Members through age 14 $5; Community Members $7 and non residents $8. There is a late fee of $5 after Apr 3 so don’t forget to RSVP at 623.215.6500.

V • The Mar-West Summer Swim League BEGINS IN MAY; PRACTICES MON/WED/FRI, 4:45 – 8:30 PM DEPENDING ON AGE; MEETS THURS EVE & SOME SAT; MEETS BEGIN 1ST WEEK JUNE & RUN THRU JULY All swimmers are welcome to join, ages 5 – 18.

G • Summer Fitness Camp at Gainey!

KIDS C • Mama Baby Yoga SUN 8:15, THURS 9:05

Unique Program of yoga and fitness for Mamas with babies in and Mamas with new babies out. $5 Members, $10 Non-Members. Contact Marcia Leach at 602.840.6412 for more info.

V • Easter Egg-stravaganza APR 7, 9 – 10:30 AM A morning of fun for kids and adults

alike, the day includes cookie decorating and egg hunts along with breakfast

ONE-WEEK SESSIONS START MAY 29. MON – FRI,

Join us this summer for fun and exciting games, sports, activities and more! Children ages 5 – 12 years are welcome! $45 daily/$185 weekly per child (family members); $55 daily/$195 weekly per child (single-couple members); $65 daily/$225 weekly per child (nonmembers); $10 off each additional child.

For more information please contact Michelle Robb at mrobb@dmbclubs.com or 480.609.6979.

9 AM – 3 PM

V • Summer “Fit Camp” BEGINS 1ST WEEK JUNE, 10 AM – 3 PM Ages 4 and up are welcome

for activities ranging from indoor sports at the middle school gym to swim play.

Contact Leslie Bentley at lbentley@ dmbclubs.com for more information.

G • Swim Lessons Going on now! Sign your kids up for group, semi-private and private lessons. Pick up a brochure on Gainey’s activities tables! For more information please contact Michelle Robb at mrobb@dmbclubs.com or 480.609.6979.

PIL ATES Contact Niece Pecenka at 602.793.0996 or npecenka@dmbclubs.com for more information G • reBarre MON/SAT 10:30 AM, TUES 12 NOON

reBarre = Pilates reformer + barre. reBarre is a high-energy fusion workout that utilizes the resistance of the Pilates reformer and the precise moves of Barre work. reBarre is a total body workout that is efficient and fun, sculpting muscles

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up and COMING into a lean, long physique with Pilates power. $25 a class. Package special—buy 5 get 1 free.

G • Group Reformer MON/TUES 6 PM, WED 7 AM

Pilates will help you achieve total body strength, increased flexibility, and an amazingly strong body!

Group Reformer Sessions require previous Pilates experience of at least 3 private sessions or instructor permission. $25 a class. Package special—buy 5 get 1 free. & 12 NOON, SAT 8:30 AM

G • Pilates Intro sessions APR 1 & 15, 11 AM

45-minute reformer Pilates session; sign up required. Available to new participants only; call front desk at least 24 hours in advance at 480.609.6979. Free.

R ACQUE T SPORTS D • Open Squash Play

D • The Village Club Squash Championships MAY 11 – 12 Your chance to win the bragging

rights on being the best player throughout the Village Clubs in your division. Certainly a great achievement and just participating is half the fun. Come and join in and see if you can climb the ladder.

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

RUNNING C D G V • Annual Marquee Triathlon APR 15 C D G V • Pat Tillman Run APR 21 C D G V • Rio Salado Triathlon MAY 5 C D G V • Tempe International Triathlon MAY 13

SAT 8 – 11:30 AM, WED 4 – 7:30 PM

C D G V • Barn Burner Mountain Bike Event

G • Open Squash Play

JUNE

SAT 9 – 11 AM, TUES/THURS 5:30 – 7:30 PM

C • Open Squash Play

C D G V • Coeur D’Alene Ironman JUNE 24 C D G V • Mountain Man Olympic & Half

SAT 8 – 11:30 AM, MON 5 – 8 PM

Ironman Distance Triathlon AUG 12 Join

C • Junior Squash Program TUES 3:45 – 5 PM G • Junior Squash Program THURS 3:45 – 5 PM, SAT 9:30 – 10:30 AM

V • Cardio Tennis SAT 8 – 9 AM Complimentary

childcare is available to members who wish to give Cardio Tennis a try. $10 for Executive Members and $15 for Non Members.

fellow Village members in Flagstaff.

Carpool, group dinner, and hotel rates will be arranged. Check with Abby for details at ALuedecke@dmbclubs.com Village Health Clubs’ sponsored ONE Multisport and TriScottsdale offer something for everyone (visit www. onemultisport.org and www.triscottsdale.

CLUB-BY-CLUB LISTING M U LT I - C L U B GOL F Summer Golf League

HIKING Various Hikes Village Rafting Event

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Various Triathlons

S W IMMING Swim Neptune at the Village Programs

CAMELBACK HE A LT H Women’s Self Defense

KIDS Mama Baby Yoga

R ACQUE T SPORTS Open Squash Play Junior Squash Program

DC RANCH

COMMUNIT Y Hawaiian Luau Party Art and wine event

GROUP E XERCISE No Surrender Hula Hooping Class

GROUP E XERCISE

KIDS

Boxing

Summer Fitness Camp

R ACQUE T SPORTS Open Squash Play The Village Club Squash Championships

PIL AT ES

S WIMMING C D G • Swim Neptune at the Village Programs SUMMER SWIM TEAM BEGINS MAY 29, WEEKLY MEETS THRU JULY Swim Neptune at the Village offers strong competitive groups for swimmers from age five through High School. It also has a thriving developmental program at the Camelback, DC Ranch and Gainey Villages. We host regular “practice” meets that are a introduction to competitive swimming in a low pressure environment. Skill building Clinics will be offered mid-July through August.

Contact jzemaitis@dmbclubs.com

Lessons: All Village clubs offer year-round swim classes and private lessons for babies through adults.

Contact your Village club for schedules.

Masters: Structured adult swim workouts are offered at Camelback, DC Ranch, and Gainey as part of your membership. See club schedules for days and times.

V • Swimming Lessons Verrado offers

swim lessons year round, from Mom & Tot classes through adult, private or group. Contact Leslie Bentley at lbentley@dmbclubs.com or come by the club.

Find your club (or multi-club listing) for an at-a-glance look at what’s happening; then find details on pages 22 – 26.

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Swim Lessons

org). For individual help with training, picking a race, finding a bike, or learning to swim contact Triathlon Coordinator Abby Luedecke ALuedecke@dmbclubs.com

R ACQUE T SPORTS Open Squash Play Junior Squash Program

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KIDS Easter Egg-stravaganza The Mar-West Summer Swim League

Pick Up Basketball

Summer “Fit Camp”

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Pamper Ladies Day

GROUP E XERCISE Baby Boomer Boot Camp

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Group Reformer

March Madness Group Exercise Bingo Challenge

Pilates Intro sessions

HIKING The Verrado Village Hiking Club

Cardio Tennis

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