May Newsletter

• Calendar 
• New Members and Referrals
• President's Message
• Swim Stats
• Tennis
• Fitness Facts
• Massage Messages
• Membership
• Aerobics 
• Aquatics
• Aikido
  

Calendar

7	Bridge Night, Ladies Invitational
3	Cinco De Mayo Twilight
11	Mother's Day
14	Ladies Night
17	Spring Wine Tasting & Art Show
21	Men's Night

Every Thursday morning is Ladies Day
Every Tuesday night is Men's League
Every Thursday Night is Mixed Doubles League

Welcome New Members
Ian Bartos & Belinda Young; Lin & Kate Messinger; Janusz & Barbara Bryzek; Dustin & Amy Eber; Steve & Dottie Barrett; Ping Zhou & Helen Hu; Patricia Bennett; Paul C. Brownlee

Thank you for the Membership Referral
The following members received a month's waived dues for referring a new member: Ron & sandy Solis; Sherwood Donahue.

President's Message

April was full of activity as you all know by now. Six new Precor bikes replaced our weary Lifecycles, the parking lot asphalt was repaired and the slurry sealing and re-striping are set for mid-May. It seems the new asphalt must set for 4 to 6 weeks before the slurry seal and striping can be completed, according to our asphalt contractor.
You guessed it, we may have to shut down for another day in May, but the final product will be worth it. Like the asphalt work, it is expected that the parking lots will be open for business in the late afternoon.
New umbrellas are next on the agenda, 30 of them to be exact. The old ones are getting very tired, the new ones should give a welcome facelift, especially to the pool area.
If the weather stays nice, David and Soo Choi will reopen the snack bar for the season on Saturday, April 26. It will be opened for sure no later than May 1, the regularly scheduled opening date.
The baby pool will be opened on April 20, maybe even a couple of days earlier. Gary Walker, our maintenance man, will be working on the systems a couple of days early to be sure everything is in working order.
Unfortunately, court 1 is still in lock down. The manufacturer and surfacing contractor have surveyed the buckling problem and will invoke a solution as soon as the weather warm, a vital requirement for the material used. Let's all keep our fingers crossed.
There are still a few openings for our Cinco de Mayo and Wine Tasting events as I am writing this piece. Don't miss two fantastic programs, signup now. Cordially, Oakland Hills Tennis Club, Inc. Jim Thompson, President

Bridge Night
Rose Ann Kase
Join our fun filled evening of organized bridge on Wednesday, May 7th at 7 pm. Don't miss out!

Ladies' Night
Kelly Kiang and Cynthia Lambiel
Allow Mary to coordinate your doubles and then follow her upstairs for some snacks! Wednesday, May 14th at 7

Men's Night
Ron Iriyama
Join Ron and the guys for tennis followed by beer and pizza in the lounge. Wedneday, May 21th at 7 pm.

Social
Have you signed up yet for the two exciting events in May? Get your name on the attendance sheets in the lobby as these events are filling up fast. I
f you'd like to attend our annual CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA on Saturday, May 3rd, please call me right away at 531-3300, x24 or email me at rtcortesi@sbcglobal.net. The festivities will start at 6:30pm. We will have food, drinks and entertainment! We've lined up Tequila Grill of San Leandro to prepare an authentic Mexican dinner. Geraldo Rivera of Tequila Grill will also be preparing and serving his famous margaritas. In addition to a great Mexican meal and delicious margaritas, we have some fabulous entertainment. Alison Hurwitz of Second Glance Dance and her partner, Eldon Bryce (our Ballroom Dance instructors) will perform two exciting choreographed routines, plus teach a lesson on a fun and festive Latin dance. This should be a fun evening. Invite your friends. The cost is $31 per person which includes all of the above, plus beer, wine and soft drinks. Please, no cancellations after April 28th.
The SPRING WINE TASTING & ART SHOW is on Saturday, May 17th from 5-7pm. At this tasting we will focus on white wines and light reds - rosés and pinot noirs. You will be able to purchase wines at a significant discount from various vintners. Also available for tasting will be Silver Tree Olive Oil imported from Turkey. In additional to tasting wines and olive oil, hors d'oeuvrers catered by Rick & Ann's will be served and a guitarist will provide entertainment. We will also have an art show featuring the work of members and staff. The featured artists are Rich Edwards, Phil Muscheid, Ronni Randall, Laurie Rothman and Hannah Strassburger. The bios of the artists are posted on the bulletin board near the front desk. You will have the opportunity to purchase the works of art at the Art Show. This will be a wonderful event. The cost is $24 per person. The sign-up sheet is in the lobby, but you can call me at 531-3300, x24 or email me at rtcortesi@sbcglobal.net and I'll sign you up. Please, no cancellations after May 5th.
The 2008 MIXED DOUBLES TOURNAMENT was played in March and the winners are: 6.0 - Laurie & Ken Rothman; 7.0 - Maria & Guillermo Loyola; 8.0 - Suzy Brunel & Brian Turner. Congratulations to all.

Membership
Tell your friends and neighbors! Join OHTC between May 1st and May 31st and get ONE Month waived dues PLUS a bonus certificate good for a choice of one of several club services valued at $70. AND our standing offer of one month waived dues goes to you too, if the new member gives us your name as a referral! Don't Miss OHTC's Annual South of the Border Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Saturday, May 3rd! Put on your sombrero and your dancing shoes! Sign up in lobby by April 28th. And Then…Spring Wine Tasting and Art Show May 17th See Rosina's column for details on both of these events.
HELPFUL LOCKER FACTS: Family Shared, Under 18 Boys and Under 18 Girls lockers are located near the massage area. Adult Men and Ladies lockers are located near the cardio room. Wait lists are at the check-in desk. Please sign up for the area or areas you are interested in. You have questions? I have answers! If you have comments or suggestions that will make your visits to Oakland Hills more enjoyable, email membership@oaklandhills.com or call me directly at 220-2463. Our Member Comment Log is always available at the front desk! See you around!

Aquatics
Ann Cavalli, Director
The spring swim program is as follows: after-school swimming, M-W-F waterpolo,, 4:00 to 4:30 and 4:45 to 5:30, $135. 7 & 8 year olds wanting to develop freewstyle and backstroke, MWF, 3:30 to 4:00, $120.
Spring lessons have begun. Tuesdays and Thursdays through May 29. 12 lessons, $90 members, $100 non-members. Private lessons available also. Call Ann Cavalli at 339-1313 or pick up form at the desk. Summer swim team will begin on June 16, daily, 3:30 to 4:00 (one lane), 4:00 to 4:45 & 4:45 to 5:30 (two lanes). Coaches will be Chris Ardoin and Colby Haarz & Jessica Cummings.
Summer lesson begin June 16. Call Ann Cavalli at 339-1313.
Lifeguards will be on duty weekends soon . Noon to 5:30 PM, and daily June 16 from 11:00 AM to 7 PM. , Until then, please abide by the rules. Parents please set good examples for your children. All members using the pool are to observe all pool rules, regardless of lifeguards being on or off duty. This is for everyone's protection. Please see back of the aerobics schedule for the pool rules.

Swim Stats
The weather has finally cleared! Let's congratulate those who swam over 100 laps last month: Renee Reynolds, 590; Mark Seleznow, 339; Bob Lichtenstein, 260; David Galant, 220; Rich Edwards, 160; Lelia Shunick, 150; Maureen Calderwell, 120; Jane Seleznow, 113; Ramon Terrazas, 104

Cool In The Pool
A lifeguard will be on duty sometime in June.  It is necessary to remind members of the following rules and parents are requested to talk to their children about the rules and courtesies.

1. No running on decks.
2. No glass containers around pool sides or decks.
3. Eating and drinking are allowed on the decks only.
4. Absolutely no child under the age of 14 is allowed in the hot tub.
5. Kickboards are to be returned to lifeguard chair after their use.
6. Kickboards are not to be jumped on, thrown or used as a toy or a safety survival by nonswimmers.
7. No kickboards are allowed in the babypool.
8.  All babies and children are to be in suits to enter pools.
9. No sitting on shoulders.
10. No tennis or hard balls for water games; nerf balls ok.

The Baby Pool
1. The small pool is for non-swimmers
2. No kickboards allowed.
3. All babies must have on swim diapers.
4. Rough play will not be permitted.
5. Younger children have priority.

Thank you.  Your attentnion and continued co-operation are appreciated and make the club safer and more enjoyable for all members.
Pool Hours:  Mondays through Fridays:  6:00 am to 9:30 pm
Saturdays and Sundays:  8:00 am to 7:30 pm

Tennis
Jerry Conrad
Head Tennis Pro
The summer tennis camp for kids is coming sooner than later. Sessions 1,2, and 3 are getting full so please send in your applications or give me a call to reserve a space. The best way to quickly get in touch with me is by email (jerryconrad27@yahoo.com). This camp has been a very popular way to start kids learning the game of tennis as they get to participate daily for two weeks. Juniors who can't take both weeks can take a one week session. The camp starts at 10:30 and finishes at 2:00. There is an extended tennis camp from 2:30-4:30 for those who need a longer day. We take kids ages 6-16 with skills ranging from beginner to high intermediate. A brochure/applicaction is available at the front desk.
Session 1: June 16-27
Session 2: June 30-July 11
Session 3: July 14-July 25
Session 4: July 28-Aug. 8
Session 5: Aug 11-Aug 22
The Oakland Hills junior tennis team is currently undefeated. We have a strong and deep team with lots of enthusiasm. They play matches on Friday afternoons with many of the local tennis clubs and I hope you can get out to watch them play. This afterschool program is available to kids who are ready to play competitive tennis.

Fitness Facts
Val Collins
I would like to introduce Birgit (Biggi) Fraley, Certified Personal Trainer to OHTC. Biggi is ACE (American Council on Exercise), NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) certified, with advanced training in weight management, metabolism, functional training and training the older adult. Biggi works with all populations and will be a great asset to our Fitness Department. Her hours are M, W 4 - 8pm. Welcome Biggi.
Congratulations to Rod Miller winner of our Luck of the Irish sweepstakes. He has won a 60-minute personal training session. Our second place goes to Jeff Kelley, winner of a 30-minute training session. Thank you to all who participated.
As most of you members know, OHTC has purchased 6 new Precor exercise bikes, four recumbent and two upright bikes. If you have any questions on the various operations, please contact the fitness department. We hope you like them.
If your exercise program needs a jump-start, remember a change to your routine could be what is needed. Whether it is through aerobics, a new strength-training regime, or adding flexibility. Constant change encourages motivation and adherence. You can reach Biggi and David at 531-3300 ext 12.

Massage Messages
Val Collins, Director
I would like to introduce Kerry Graham-Walker, Certified Massage Therapist to OHTC. His modalities include: Swedish, Sports, Neuromuscular, Craniosacral, Shiatsu and Energy Work. Kerry's hours are Thurs 10 - 2, Fri 6 - 9, alternate sun 10 - 1. Please welcome him to our wonderful massage staff.
Mother's Day is May 11th. If you are looking for a gift for all the mothers in your life, then offer the gift of relaxation and stress reduction for her special day. We offer:
* Lavender Fields - 90 minute Aromatherapy Body Massage with Lavender Oil and Hot Towel Foot Wrap $90
* The Rose Garden - 90 minute Aromatherapy Body Massage with Rose oil and Warm Towel Hand Wrap $90
* The Busy Mom - 30 minute Full Body Massage OR Neck and Shoulders $35
Please visit or contact the front desk or the Massage Department at 531-3300 ext 12 for purchasing gift certificates. Too much unresolved stress in our lives can cause constant muscular tension. This tension or tightness reduces the flow of blood and oxygen to the muscles and organs and also restricts nerve and lymph supply. A massage can increase blood circulation and the flow of tissue fluid (lymph). Thus, moving of energy can reduce tension and ease muscular tightness.

Aerobics
Luciana Fair, Director
Summer is right around the corner. Now is the time to renew your motivation-time to set new fitness goals. Do you need to step up your exercise program or tweak your diet? "Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending." Carl Bard.
Due to low attendance, we discontinued Taiji Quan on Monday morning. You can still attend Taiji Quan with Sam on Wednesday evening at 8:00 PM.
Wednesday 10:30 AM Pilates is calling on you! Like to keep your core strong, your limbs long and toned,achieve better posture, be less prone to injury, and experience better overall health? Join Anette for a rewarding work out.
Fit Play. Two new sessions starting Wednesdays May 7. Sessions will run for 7 weeks meeting each Wednesday. Cost is $56. Age 4-6 will meet at 3:30 PM. Age 7 and up will meet at 4:30 PM. Registration forms are available at the front desk. First come, first serve. We encourage to sign up early to reserve a spot. Happy Mother's Day!! Keep fit and healthy.