CONGRATULATIONS BROOK! 2023 Goal Getter Grand Prize Winner!

Fitness Center Updates

Congratulations to Brook Reich, who was our first member to complete 30 workouts in 2023! She won the grand prize of a tshirt and water bottle. All of our Goal Getter participants who finished the challenge — 30 workouts in 6 weeks — won a prize as well!

We noticed our Dish Network service in the Fitness Center wasn’t functioning properly last month. It appears that Dish is suffering with shorthandedness like so many of us. A repairman has been slow in getting to the Club, but we hope to have the fix completed before this article goes to print.

We are looking to sell two more our the spin bikes.This will accomplish two things — free up some space in the spin room to allow for more multifunctional use of the space; and allow us to purchase an additional recumbant bike to alleviate usage congestion for the machines we have.

Speaking of cardio equipment, the Club’s policy is to NOT take reservations for cardio machines. All equipment is first come, first served. If someone is waiting for the specific equipment you’re using, we ask that you limit your workout to 30 minutes.

Upcoming Tennis Events

Mark your calendars!

Mar 4: St Patricks Round Robin noon-3

Apr 29: Easter Round Robin noon-3

May 13: Mother’s Day Round Robin 9am-noon

June 3: Summer Kickoff Round Robin 9am-noon

June 16: Beer, Balls & Barbecue 9am-noon

Thank you to both the member limiting their time on the machine, and to the member, who respectfully and patiently waits their turn.

Swimming Pool Updates

The pool has two heaters that work throughout the winter to keep the water temperature a pleasant 82 degrees. But about halfway through last month, one of the heaters began malfunctioning. Our pool maintenance company was notified immediately of the problem. Unfortunately, as is the case these days in many industries, we’ve had to wait for labor and parts to become available. We hope to have this heater up and running again by the time this newsletter hits press!

We’ve also been on the hunt for a backstroke flag solution that won’t require us having to drill into the pool deck, and we believe we have a good solution! Look for these flags while you’re backstroking this month!

Tennis Updates

Last fall, the Sports Committee recommended to the Board of Directors that the tennis courts be resurfaced. We have budgeted for these repairs starting in the summer (court repairs cannot be successfully completed while the ashphalt is cold).

With the Central Valley Tennis League in full swing, we are working on upping our communication game with maintenance staff so that our Club presents itself to visiting teams in the best possible light. We want clean courts, bathrooms and a pleasant experience for members and visitors alike at the Sports Complex.

Did you know that pickleball is THE FASTEST growing sport in America? It’s true! Forbes reported that Bill Gates is a big fan. Pickleball—which Gates described as a “mashup of tennis, badminton and pingpong”—has surged in popularity over the past few years, but Gates has been playing his entire life. Gates said he thinks the sport’s gaining traction is partly because the game is so simple to learn and easy to play, writing that everyone “from the super young and super old” can take part with just a net, paddle and ball. But Gates thinks the best part about pickleball is that “it’s just super fun,” adding that he plays with friends and family at least once a week, and usually more often in the summer months. Why not give pickleball a swing at the Club?

My name is Mick Manna. I am 5 years old. I have a big sister Mari and big brother Max. I enjoy playing tennis, basketball, baseball, and football. My brother Max is my best friend. He plays with me all the time. We also love to play PS5. When I grow up, I want to be a farmer like my Dad. My favorite part about playing tennis with teacher Haley is learning how to volley.