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
Vinay Iyer & Rupa Balachandran; Jonathan & Tiffany Klein; James Brookman & Michelle Grady; Carol Brookman

Thank you for the Membership Referral
The following members received a month's waived dues for referring a new member: Prakash & Anjali Nagpal; Neil & Andrea Muchin.

President's Message

By the time this message reaches you both adult steam rooms should have been re-tiled and put back into service, including the vanity area at the Men's Adult bathroom (re-tiled floor). Thank you for your patience during this undertaking but, as you know, things wear out and we must keep up. Five new treadmills have been placed into service in our cardio workout room. Several of the old machines were seeing the end of their useful life and it was time to bite the bullet and replace them all before servicing became a major problem.
Thanks for the positive comments on our new flat screen TV's. They've certainly added to the enjoyment throughout our club. Member Laurie Manning, pastor of Skyline Community Church (SCC), is sponsoring a Ride for Aids on May 17th, 3:00 - 4:30 PM. Dr. Domonick Wegesin, yoga instructor at OHTC, will be involved, too. For complete details go online at http://www.skylineucc.org/. SCC is located just up the street from the club on Skyline Blvd, 12540 Skyline Blvd., Oakland. Good luck! More information elsewhere in this newsletter. David and Soo Choi will be opening the snack bar for the season on April 25. I, for one, will be looking forward to their fabulous food. Join me!
The reopening of the snack bar always marks the start of better weather. The baby pool will be open approximately April 25 and, with all pools brought into service, I ask your help. Keeping up with demand for towels at peak season is always a problem. If you would bring your beach towels when using the pool this would do much to aleviate our delima. Running out of towels is always an embarrasment, but our towel service and out storage are limited. Your cooperation and understanding are appreciated.
USTANORCAL teams have been formed and the season is underway. If you would still like to join contact Rosina Cortesi, Social Director, and she will point you in the right direction.
Our membership promotion is underway for the month of May. Remember, if you sponsor a new member in advance of their joining you receive a months dues waived. If you wait until after they join without notifying the club it's too late. Recommend someone today! 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 6th at 7 pm. Don't miss out!

Ladies' Night
Miko Hawkins and Jeanne Ballard
Allow Mary to coordinate your doubles and then follow her upstairs for some snacks! Wednesday, May 13th at 7

Men's Night
Ron Iriyama
Join Ron and the guys for tennis followed by beer and pizza in the lounge. Wedneday, May 20th at 7 pm.

Social
Our SPRING WINE TASTING EVENT is on Saturday, May 16 from 5-7pm. At this tasting we will focus on white wines and light reds. You will be able to purchase wines at a significant discount from various vintners. We are excited that the popular Oakland restaurant WOOD TAVERN is on board to cater the event. Wood Tavern will provide hors d'oeuvrers to pair with the wine. Singer/guitarist SCOTT HOLIDAY will provide the entertainment. The cost is $24 per person. Guests are welcome! Babysitting is available. Our wine tasting events are usually very popular so if you want to come, please sign up soon before this event is sold out. The sign-up sheet is in the lobby or you can call me at 531-3300, x24 or email me at rtcortesi@sbcglobal.net and I'll be happy to sign you up. Please, no cancellations after May 8th.
The 2009 CLUB SINGLES AND CLUB DOUBLES TOURNAMENTS are underway. The semis and finals will be held the weekend of May 16th & 17th respectively. Last month the Newbies Tennis Twilight with potluck dinner after play was such a hit that we will be planning another Tennis Twilight open to all players on Sunday, June 14th at 5pm. Put this date on your calendar! Look for all 2009 social events elsewhere in this newsletter so you can mark your calendar accordingly. You don't want to miss out on the OHTC social events that interest you.

Membership
SPRING MEMBERSHIP PROMOTION SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE ENTIRE MONTH OF MAY! 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!
SPRING WINE TASTING Saturday, May 16 from 5-7pm with hors d'oeuvres catered by the popular Oakland restaurant WOOD TAVERN and live music by Singer/guitarist SCOTT HOLIDAY. Sign up early for this popular event! See Rosina's column for more details.
The 2009 CLUB SINGLES AND CLUB DOUBLES semis and finals will be held the weekend of May 16th & 17th. Come out to watch & root for your favorite teams! BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Sign up now for the next Newbies Tennis Twilight & Potluck on Sunday, June 7th at 5pm.
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
Parents please help your children to observe all pool rules (see large blue signs poolside). Non-swimmers must be with parents at all times.
Sp-ring swim lessons for various lessons are4 held T&Th, 1 pm to 6 pm, ½ hour lessons until June 5. If enough interest is shown for Mon. & Wed. classes from 11 am to 3 pm group classes may be added. After school swimming, M.W.F., water polo, is a 4:00 and 4:45 group and 2 lanes are used. 7, 8, 9 yr. olds who are not abole to do summer lessons, this is a good time to work in freestyle and backstroke only. One lane is used from 3:30- 4 pm, cost $130.00. Lifeguards will be on duty weekends, starting the middle of may Noon to 5:30 pm and daily June 1, 11 am to 7 pm. June 15 is the beginning of summer swim classes and swim team.

Swim Stats
The weather has finally cleared! Let's congratulate those who swam over 100 laps last month: Renee Reynolds, 560; Rich Edwards, 280; Mark Seleznow, 150; Jane Seleznow, 148 and Leila Shunick was close with 90.

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 camp registration is in full swing. The camp begins in two months and I am sure several of the sessions will be full by summer as parents begin to figure out their summer plans. Camp brochures can be picked up at the front desk or you can go to my website at www.tenniswithjerryconrad.com to download a copy. Please email me if you have any questions (jerryconrad27@yahoo.com) or call me at 262-9955. I did find one error in my brochure that I need to mention. I incorrectly thought that July 4th was on a Friday. Apparently, someone moved it to Saturday. As a result, there is no ten percent discount for session 2.
The after school junior tennis clinics will continue in May for five more weeks. We would be happy to have your child come on out and begin to learn how to play this fun game. Tuesdays are for beginners and advanced beginners while the Wednesday group plays at or near the intermediate level. Juniors ages 7 to 15 can participate and learn with their friends. These clinics are a great way to get prepared for the summer camp if your child is concerned that they are not as "good" as their friends. Applications are at the front desk or you can contact me for details.
Private tennis lessons for individuals or groups are available by simply calling us at the club. Please contact Jerry Conrad at 262-9955 or jerryconrad27@yahoo.com. Bill Merida can be contacted at 482-0645 and Jan Brogan is available at janbrogan@yahoo.com. I am sure one of us will be able to get your game into shape.

Fitness Facts
Val Collins
Spring is Here! Are you ready to get back to the great outdoors? Getting fit for fun in the sun? If not, we can help. Let the Fitness Staff get you ready for all the outdoor activities you love. Let us create a fun and invigorating program you can do indoors and out. A workout program to give you energy, strength, and endurance to do what you love!
Remember, Mother's Day is May 10. Give that special lady in your life the gift of better health, more strength, and more energy - the gift of Fitness! A Personal Trainer will set up a program for her specific goals. · 60 minutes for $60 or a package of 5 for $325. Other packages available. · Gift certificates may be purchased at the Front Desk
The Body Part for the Month of May is the Shoulders:If you want to build and/or strengthen muscles in your shoulders and upper back, you should know that the shoulder joint is a ball-and-socket joint, much like the hip. However, the shoulder is much more sensitive and a greater risk of injury. Training with proper form, in a multidirectional environment, decreases the risk. Train smart, with or without a trainer and these muscles will grow. The shoulder muscles consist of the trapezoid, deltoid, and rotary cuff. For more information on the Shoulder see the Fitness Bulletin Board or contact a Personal Trainer to learn proper exercises and proper form.
· The Winner of the March Luck-of-the-Irish Contest for a Personal Training Session goes to Jan Donnelly. Congratulations Jan! Thank you to all of you who participated!
Personal Training is $70 for 60 minutes or $50 for 30 minutes. Packages also available. Please call David or Ilene at 531-3300 ext 12. Happy Mother's Day!

Massage Messages
Val Collins, Director
OHTC Massage Therapist for the Month of May is Kerry Graham-Walter. Kerry has been with us since March 2008. He has a wide range of modalities and available times and shifts. His modalities include: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Shiatsu, Neuromuscular, Sports, Stone, Reiki Level I and II. A few of his modalities: Shiatsu - (also known as acupressure) is a finger pressure massage technique. It uses the Chinese meridian system to unblock energy blockages and reintroduce optimal flow of ki - therapist uses pressure with thumbs, fingers, and palms to specific areas of the body. Neuromuscular - is the utilization of static pressure on specific myofacial points to relieve pain. This technique manipulates the soft tissue of the body (muscles, tendons, connective tissue) to balance the central nervous system. Sports - a specific form of massage used before, during, and after athletic events. To drain away fatigue, relieve swelling, reduce muscle swelling, promote flexibility, prevent injuries. Sports Massage includes varieties of Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage. Reiki - Reiki means Universal Life Force Energy. It is a healing through direct application of Chi (the underlying force of the Universe). It boosts the immune system and relieves acute problems. It is a belief that physical manifestations of pain are often linked to emotional, mental, and/or spiritual states.
· A 60 minute Massage with Kerry $60 for the Month of May. For more information about Kerry, please see the Massage bulletin board in the hallway, contact the front desk, or phone 531-3300 ext for more information
Remember, Mother's Day is May 10. What a wonderful gift to give to that special lady in your life - a gift of relaxation and rejuvenation. OHTC is offering different specials to pamper her: Rose Garden - 60 or 90 minute Aromatherapy Massage with Rose Oil and Warm Towel . Hand or Foot Wrap / Massage - $60 for 60 minutes or $75 for 90 minutes. Lavender Fields - 60 or 90 minute Body Massage with Lavender Oil & Hot towel Hand And Foot Wrap / Massage - $60 for 60 minutes or $75 for 90 minutes
Busy Body - for mom who won't take time to relax. 30 Minute Session - You're Choice Full Body -or- Neck and Shoulders $40 · Please see the front desk for information or call 531-3300. · The March Luck-of-the-Irish Winner for a 60 minute massage goes to Meg Bowerman. Congratulations Meg!!. Thank you for all who participated!

Aerobics
Luciana Fair, Director
. Great news for Pilates enthusiasts. Starting Monday, May 4, we will offer an additional Pilates class. Thank you for responding to the interest survey. Over 90% of respondents asked for a Pilates class in late afternoon. Lets make the class a permanent success and be active participants. You will be in very good hands under the direction of Erica Belle, our new Pilates instructor and latest addition to our group exercise staff. Erica Wright Belle began her study of Pilates as a dance major in college. She used Pilates as a way of fine tuning her dance skills. As an adult, Erica found Pilates to be a healing practice that corrected imbalances and alleviated pain after her pregnancy. She became a certified instructor to deepen her understanding of the body and to share this amazing information with others. Erica holds a Bachelor of Arts in dance with a concentration in performance and choreography from San Francisco State University. In addition to her Pilates practice, she is a married mother of a 3 years old daughter. Erica received her certification from ITT Pilates under Jean Sullivan.
Regretfully, in order to be able to add a new class to our schedule, we had to cancel the Yoga class on Thursday at 6:00 AM due to low attendance.
Do you absolutely love yoga classes with Domonick Wegesin? Do you want to to do something great for your body, mind, and for the world? Then join the Yoga Party, Awareness Raiser, and FUNdraiser for the SF AIDS ride! When: Sunday, May 17 3:00-4:30 pm Where: Skyline Community Church 12540 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94619 web: www.skylineucc.org Highlights include: *90 minutes of Yoga with Domonick Wegesin *Experience the beautiful setting overlooking the Oakland Hills, and walk the labyrinth when you are done! *Learn about the SFAIDS ride and the difference your contributions make.
Who is invited: Anyone who enjoys yoga and wants to support the work to end AIDS pandemic worldwide, anyone who loves biking, and needs to stretch out beforehand. Child care available .Thank you to OHTC for lending us the mats for the afternoon. Keep Fit and Healthy. Happy Mother's Day!