March Newsletter

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

Calendar

3	Bridge Night - 7PM
10	Ladies Night - 7PM
17	St. Patty's Twilight
17	Men's Night - 7PM

Every Thursday Morning is Ladies Day

President's Message

Thanks for the vote of confidence......again. Over 25% of our members opted to pay 1 years dues in advance, indicating a strong showing in a weak economic environment. This mimics the nations strong support for the health and fitness industry.
Adieu to Gary Walker, who has worked for the club over 25 years. Gary's jobs have spanned the full spectrum over the years, having worked the front desk, been responsible for the pool, court repairs, club lighting, etc., etc. He has been a dedicated, responsible employee and I wish him well in his retirement. Gary will be moving to Sacramento. Welcome Omar Perez, who will be taking over Gary Walker's position with added responsibilities for landscaping.
I garnered a few complaints when the main pool heater went out last month. But, folks, I was very pleased that we were back up and running within 1 week, with a few kinks worked out a few days later. This is extraordinary timing and, despite a little grumbling, I feel very fortunate to get up and running so fast. Mechanical failures are part and parcel of this business and my crew and I do our best to get back on board as fast as possible.
More interruptions on the horizon. The home construction that took place on the contiguous parcel below courts 1 & 2 caused considerable court cracking. Courts 2 & 10 were the most seriously affected, but courts 4, 5, 6 & 8 need attention, too. Thus, I have contracted for resurfacing of those 6 courts, which is expected to take place in April or May. The chosen contractor has given a written guarantee that re-cracking will not recur within 2 years, an incentive I couldn't pass up. Colors will remain the same. Although resurfacing wasn't anticipated for at least 3 more years, I couldn't allow unsightly courts for so long a period of time.
March 13 & 14 is our Open House Art Show. All artists featured are members of Oakland Hills Tennis Club......and, they are good. I should know, I purchased several pieces at last Spring's show. Invite friends to come. I emphasize that this is an Open House show, the public is invited.
Welcome James Davies, our new massage therapist. James has been offering specials. Take him up on the offer, I hear he is real good.
We need your recommendations for membership. As mentioned in earlier newsletters, membership is down, costs are up and the economy is a stinker. January and February didn't see many recommendations but, if you want a crack at up to $10,000.00 prize money awarded at our 35th anniversary party August 1, you have to have recommended a new member. In fact, recommend more than one and increase your odds of winning. Full particulars are posted at the front entry. Remember to mark August 1 on your calendar. Our 35th anniversary is something you will not want to miss.
Cordially, Oakland Hills Tennis Club, Inc. Jim Thompson Sr., President

Welcome New Members
Stuart Butler, Irene & Travis Stanley, Sara & Lance Buckley, Anna Recinos, Martha Schmitz , Meta High & Robert Briggs, Ira & Dominique Stein, Vladimir Kresin.

Bridge Night
Rose Ann Kase
Enjoy a fun evening of exciting bridge on Wednesday, March 3rd at 7 pm.

Ladies' Night
Miko Hawkins and Jeanne Ballard
Make your month by coming out to this mid-week tennis event on Wednesday, March 10th at 7 pm.

Men's Night
Ron Iriyama
Join Ron and the rest of the guys on Wednesday, March 17th that 7 pm for some tennis followed by snacks in the lounge.

Carol Anderson, Membership Coordinator
$10 GRAND* IN YOUR HAND - If we reach the 100 member goal! You, as a member, will get one chance in our drawing for every new joining member you refer between January 1 & July 31st Drawing will be held at OHTC's 35th Anniversary Party on August 1, 2010. (*Grand Prize will be pro-rated according to percentage achieved.) Ask membership for details!!
MONET, VAN GOGH, REMBRANDT right here at Oakland Hills?? Maybe not, but you will certainly recognize talent in our very own members and staff. Their work will be exhibited in an ART SHOW right here in our public spaces on Saturday & Sunday, March 13 & 14 between 11am & 4pm. Many art pieces will be available for sale. Email Rosina for more details: rtcortesi@sbcglobal.net Adrenaline rushes to the net available here! 2010 USTA Adult League signups are now in full swing. If you haven't already committed yourself to a team, do so immediately!
Never played USTA tennis and aren't quite sure what it's all about? We'll be happy to guide you through it and put you in touch with a Captain. Email Rosina rtcortesi@sbcglobal.net for help! The Club's Mixed Doubles Tournament Semis & Finals will be played on the weekend of March 27 & 28. Come out to watch and cheer for your favorite teams as they battle those nerves on match point!
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. Call me with any questions. If you have comments or suggestions that will make your visits to Oakland Hills more enjoyable, email: membership@oaklandhills.com ; call directly on my cell: 220-2463, or put it in writing in our Member Comment Log, always available at the front desk! See you around!

Swim Stats
As Spring approaches, the sun shines and once again we applaud those lappers which swam over 100 laps: Renee Reynolds, 600; Karl Pflasterer, 365; Jane Seleznow, 190; Rich Edwards, 170; Vicki Carson, 120.

Aquatics
Ann Cavalli, Director
Ann Cavalli, Director Think spring, think swim. Spring group lessons will begin April 27, Tues. and Thurs.,. and continue through June 1. Classes are ½ hour and begin 1:00.
If enough people are interested, a class may be formed earlier.
Private lessons are available for all ages throughout the year. $40 members/$45 non-members.
Summer group lessons are held Mon. thru Fri. for 2 weeks, ½ hour.
I June 14 - June 25
II June 28 -July 9
III July 12 - July 23
IV July 26 - Aug. 6
Ten Lessons, Aug. 9- Aug. 15, $100 members/$120 non-members.

Tennis
Jerry Conrad, Head Pro
The Oakland Hills Summer Tennis Camp for juniors is just a few short months away. I have finished the brochure and sent out the first mailing via Email last week. If you did not receive one, you can download the brochure and application at my website, "tenniswithjerryconrad.com". I will also have several brochures at the front desk for your convenience.
The summer camp will begin June 14 and continue to August 20th. There will be five two-week sessions that meet daily from 10:30-2:00. Juniors interested in more tennis can signup for the extended tennis camp which meets from 2:30-4:30. We offer parents the option to take one-week sessions to fit into busy summer schedules. The age range for the camp is 6 to16 and we teach kids who are beginners to intermediate in skills. Please feel free to call or email me (262-9955, jerryconrad27@yahoo.com) if you have any questions concerning the camp.
The junior tennis team is just about ready to start a new season. We should have nearly 25 kids participating on the team this season. Home matches will be played on Friday afternoons from 4-6pm starting March 12th. We also have classes for beginners on Tuesdays that meet from 4-5:30. Please give me a call if you have any questions about the group lessons for juniors. All brochures and applications can be found at my wedsite.

Fitness Facts
David Blaschka, Director
Well, how is everyone doing with their New Years Goals? Have to drifted away? Are you frustrated? Are you bored? Let OHTC Personal Training help you get back on track. A new, energizing, fun and goal oriented exercise program is ready for YOU. Let's do it Together?
A little reminder again on gym etiquette:
1. Please wipe down all equipment (prior too) and after use. There are towels at the front desk and wet wipes in booth workout rooms.
2. Please return all equipment used to their proper place after use - especially the heavy weights in the weight room - some members can not lift the heavy wight and must either ask for help or skip the exercise all together (it is very frustrating when you hope you can use a piece of equipment and can not because someone has left heavy weights on the machine
3. Please share space with other members in the stretching area of the weight room
4. Please take turns and ask to 'work in' on a particular piece of equipment
We are all in this for the common goal --- Good Health ------ Let's work together. Muscle of the Month - Quadriceps The Quadriceps consists of 4 muscles of the front of the leg. The vastus medialis, intermedius, lateralis, and rectus femoris. It forms the extensor of the knee, forming a large fleshy mass which covers the front and sides of the femora. It is the strongest and leanest muscle in the human body. These 4 powerful extensors of the knee joint are crucial in walking, running, jumping and squatting. The rectus femoris attaches to the illium which works as a flexor of the hip. This action is crucial to walking or running as it swings the leg forward into the ensuing step. There are many exercises to strength the quads including: leg extension, squat, leg press, lunge, and many others.
Pictures of the Quads (and hamstrings from last months article), along with exercises and general information will be posted on the Fitness Bulletin Board in the hallway. For proper technique on exercises for the Quads or any questions regarding Personal Training, contact Ilene or David at 531-3300 ext 12. Thank You

Massage Messages
David Blaschka, Director
March already?! Have you blinked and the first two months of the year are gone? Now that you're hopefully settled into the year and everything is calming down; remember to take time for yourself. And what better way to take care of yourself then by taking a break, a getaway, even for an hour. Come to OHTC and let our Massage Therapists take care of you. A glorious, invigorating, and/or relaxing massage is for YOU. Different Massager Therapists complimented with all of their various modalities will offer you what you want and what you need!
If you have questions regarding all of our Massage Therapists and their various modalities; please visit the front desk and review the Massage Binder. The information provided will help shape your decision as to which therapist to choose and which modality might benefit you the best.
If you ask the Front Desk for a robe, please return it to the Front Desk upon your exit from the club. Unfortunately, we have had a few come up missing. So, to help remind all members; if a robe is not returned; a charge of $50 will be charged to your club account. And, if you take it home by accident and then return it, the charge will be reversed. Thank You.
Please be aware of how you are feeling 24 hours before and right up to your massage. If you feel as if you are getting sick please take yourself and the massage therapist into consideration. A massage can move toxins and increase a chance of an illness getting worse for you. Bodywork can make the Massage Therapist more susceptible to getting an illness as well; and it might carry over to the next member receiving a massage. If you cancel, you will not be charged for the massage under the 24 hour Cancellation Policy. Please let the Front Desk know the reason for your cancelation.
Please be advised that it is up to the Massage Therapist if they choose to cancel the massage on the spot if they feel it is in their and your best interest to refrain from bodywork due to an illness. Your massage will NOT be charged. It is better to cancel, have you rest and feel better prior to rescheduling. (information on illness and massage will be posted on the Massage Bulletin Board in the hallway). Our Massage Therapists work very hard to give you the best massage possible. Gratuities are always WELCOMED and VERY APPRECIATED. Thank You all the members who make our Massage Therapy here at OHTC, the best it can be. Feedback is always welcomed and listened too.

Social Information
Rosina Cortesi, Director
The 2010 CLUB MIXED DOUBLES TOURNAMENT gets underway on March 8. Come out and watch the semis and finals matches on the weekend of March 27th & 28th.
Have you seen the posters in the Club? The 2010 ART SHOW is Saturday, March 13th and Sunday, March 14th. On both days from 11am - 4pm, the work of our talented OHTC members will be on display in the lounge, in the hall and in the aerobics room. The featured artists will be Laurie Rothman, Karen Flamme, John Nicolini, Margaret Wade, Nancy Overton, Chuck Overton, Bonnie Crosse, Bob Jacobs, Christa Schreiber, Emily Rosenberg and Mary Helene Wagner. See live demonstrations and talk to the artists. Light refreshments will be served. Many art pieces will be available for sale. Please support your local artists and drop by the Club on March 13th and/or March 14th from 11am - 4pm.
The 2010 USTA ADULT LEAGUE starts March 15th. If interested in playing on a team, please call or email me and I'll put you in touch with the appropriate team captain.
Mark your calendars for our SPRING WINE TASTING event on Saturday, May 15th from 5-7pm and THE 2010 CLUB SINGLES and CLUB DOUBLES TOURNAMENTS which starts April 12th with the finals on the weekend of May 15th and 16th. More details in future newsletters. Look for all 2010 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.

Free Craft Classes Offered Always looking for something fun for your children to do while you hit the gym? How about a craft class? Starting March 11th, bring them with you on Wednesday Afternoons -- 3:30 to 5:30pm. Children can make something fun with a long time craft teacher and club member Kelly Jonick. The Craft Class is offered to members and their families and is FREE! Come for the full 2 hour Craft Class, or just pop in for short creative break. Kelly Jonick is a toy maker, creative sewing and craft teacher. She has been leading art classes at Children's Fairyland for over ten years. She specializes in making fun useful art projects from every day household items. Projects are simple to make but may be decorated and individualized for each young artist interest and talent. Suitable for ages 5 to 13 and any age crafty adult, come by to check it out and make something new to take home.

Group Exercise
Luciana Fair, Director
We offer more then 30 classes a week at OHTC. There is a lot of variety in class formats. Some example are: Total Body conditioning, Step, Hi-lo cardio, Zumba, Hip-hop, Body Sculpt, Pilates, Yoga, Tai-chi (Taiji Quan), AquaFit and Aikido. Pick up a Group Exercise schedule at the front desk and improve your brain power! Keep fit and Healthy!