March Newsletter

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

Calendar

5	Bridge Night - 7PM
12	Ladies Night - 7PM
15	St. Patty's Twilight
19	Men's Night - 7PM

Every Thursday Morning is Ladies Day

President's Message

I am pleased to announce that David Blaschka has been hired to replace Val Collins as the Fitness/Massage Director. He and Val will be coordinating duties until she leaves March 31, 2008.
Jerry Conrad, head tennis pro, has completed two eye operations in the past month. At the time this article was written there was every reason to believe his operations are successful.
At least two members, Jennise Mendoza and Marjanne Pearson, read my Message last month and their responses were quite helpful. Ms. Mendoza has an interest in stuffing our newsletters, Ms. Pearson suggested the club shift the task online. Frankly, the online shift is in the works and has been under consideration for ome time. The trick, for us, is getting it right and complete - statements, newsletters, updates, etc. Hopefully we'll Have this solved by the end of the year. Evaluation of softwear is underway.
Initially, we anticipate about 25% of the membership will not be interested in online transmissions for various reasons. The sample program I've reviewed looks very user friendly. If it looks that way to me, the rest of you will be in nana land, because I am quite a novice. However, we will continue to provide service to the those who wish the hard paper method. Our guess is demand for hard copy will fade over the next couple of years and, eventually, be replaced with entirely by a paperless, instantaneous, online process. More on this subject in the following months. T
hanks for your cooperation during the repairs and painting to the Ladies Adult Restroom and the heating of the family locker/restroom areas. Coming up are repairs to the parking lot (mentioned in earlier newsletters). Weather is a big factor with this work, but a contractor has been hired and you will see fresh asphalt soon. Parking will be a mess during these improvements - totally unavoidable; so, please bear with us again (should last about three days). Parking lot slurry sealing and striping will have to wait until late Spring or early Summer as weather conditions must be perfect and predictable (another couple of days).
Once again, USTANORCAL leagues are starting in March. Join a team today, if you haven't already. There's St. Pat's Night, too, on March 15. Sign up and have some fun, good food and great fellowship.
Correction: I apologize for an error in the February newsletter. The discount for paying a years dues in advance is 8.3%, the equivalent of one months free dues, instead of the 5% stated. All discounts granted reflected the actual rate, not the one quoted. There is no need to contact the bookkeeper. Thanks for your support. Cordially, Oakland Hills Tennis Club, Inc. Jim Thompson, President

Welcome New Members
Anne Ewing; Will Forney & Page Witte; Logan & Kristin Escue

Bridge Night
Rose Ann Kase
Enjoy a fun evening of exciting bridge on Wednesday, March 5th at 7 pm.

Ladies' Night
Kelly Kiang and Cynthia Lambiel
Make your month by coming out to this mid-week tennis event on Wednesday, March 12th at 7 pm.

Men's Night
Ron Iriyama
Join Ron and the rest of the guys on Wednesday, March 19that 7 pm for some tennis followed by snacks in the lounge.

Carol Anderson, Membership Coordinator
Dear Members: Adrenaline rushes to the net available here! 2008 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. Call Rosina for help!
March into Spring in Good Shape Stretch your brain as well as your body! Consult our exercise and fitness schedule and shake up that old routine by trying a new class or two!
The World Famous HEALY IRISH STEP DANCERS are On Tap to entertain you at OHTC's St. Patty's Day Celebration, Saturday, March 15th at 6:30pm. They have performed at the prestigious World Championships in Ireland and scored medals in the North American Championships! Sign up in the lobby or email Rosina at rtcortesi@sbcglobal.net and she'll be happy to sign you up.
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, call me at 531-3300 ext 19 or put it in writing in our Member Comment Log, always available at the front desk! See you around!
Thanks for the Membership Referral Levin & Jennie Votel; Daniel & Robin Laval Welcome New Members Anne Ewing; Will Forney & Page Witte; Logan & Kristin Escue

Swim Stats
As Spring approaches, the sun shines and once again we applaud those lappers which swam over 100 laps: Renee Reynolds, 435; Marc Seleznow, 360; Leila Shunick, 300; Bob Litchtenstein, 240; David Galant, 216; Rich Edwards, 160; Ann Scheer, 102; Maureen

Aquatics
Ann Cavalli, Director
Adult Lessons may be arranged now. Please don't wait until summer is here. Private lessons are available anytime through the year.
Spring lessons begin April 22 to May 29, Tues. & Thurs. for 12 one-hour lessons. Members $108/Non-members $120. Mid-morning classes are available if enough people are interested. Afternoon classes are 1:00 to 5:30 pm. These classes are great for those who are too busy in the summer months.
Wednesday, April 23 and continues M,W, F ½ hour classes from 3:30 to 4 for 7 & 8 year olds needing to develop their swim skills, $130.
June 16 Group swim lessons begin for 2 week sessions, M-F, ½ hour lessons hours are 9 am to 12, 1 pm to 3 pm. *5:30, 6 pm sessions I & II only

I June 16 - June 27
II June 30 - July 11 (no 4th)
III July 14 - July 25
IV July 28 - August 8
V Aug. 11 - 15 (one week only) June 16 Swim Team begins M-F, ½ hour and 45 minute work outs

Tennis
Jerry Conrad, Head Pro
I hope to be back on the courts around the time this newsletter gets to you Both eyes are doing better but they are still sensitive to the light and out of focus. I can't wait to get out on the court and make my students sweat!
The summer camp brochures have been mailed early with the hope that anyone who is interested in participating will have plenty of time to figure out which dates work. This camp is a great way for your children to start learning about tennis or keep your kids developing their skills. Juniors ages 6-16 are welcome to come on out and enjoy themselves. We teach skills ranging from absolute beginner to high intermediate. Please pick up a brochure at the front desk of call me to send one to you in the mail. My phone number is 510-262-9955 or email me at jerryconrad27@yahoo.com.
Congratulations to Barry Weiss and Colin Forth for winning the Chabot Canyon 3.5 men's doubles NTRP tounament held last month. Another great win that confirms OHTC is the place to be for great tennis.

Fitness Facts
Val Collins, Director
Dear Members, The time has come for me to write my last newsletter. After over 14 very happy years at OHTC, it's time for me to move on--literally.
My husband and I (as most of you know, if you read The President's Message in Feb. newsletter) are relocating to the Hawaiian islands, which has been our dream for many years. We will reside in Oahu. It has been my sincere pleasure to know you and to have had the fortune to befriend a few of you. I want to take this opportunity to say mahalo nui loa (thank you very much) for supporting all the classes, programs and therapies within the fitness and massage programs. Due to your participation, and the trust and support I received from the Thompson family, this has truly been my "dream job". I would like to offer my ho'omaika'i (congratulations) to my successor, David Blaschka. David has been my valuable assistant for 8 years & is a great asset to the Club.
Many of you have already had the pleasure of meeting and working with him. For those of you who don't yet know him, be assured you will be very well taken care of. He offers experience, knowledge & a sincere concern for your well being. Pomaika'i David! (Good luck!) Members, I wish you all good health and much success in your lives. Aloha and a hui hou kakou! (Affectionate goodbye, until we meet again)
Val Collins ps please see bulletin board for March fitness & massage specials & healthy recipes (extra copies made for you to take home).

Massage Messages
Val Collins, Director

Social Information
Rosina Cortesi, Director
We had a great turnout for our first social event of 2008. The annual CRAB BASH & DANCE PARTY was another success! Thanks go to all members and guests who feasted on fresh cracked crab, pastas and Caesar salad. Everyone was on the dance floor after dinner dancing to the rockin' beat of the live band, "Off the Record."
Dine with us at the ST. PATTY'S DAY CELEBRATION on Saturday, March 15th at 6:30pm. Wear your green and come celebrate the Irish Way! Dinner will consist of corned beef and cabbage, potatoes, carrots and green salad. Members and guests will be entertained by the HEALY IRISH STEP DANCERS! The Healy Irish Dancers have repeatedly medaled in the North American championships and some have recalled at the most prestigious World Championships held in Ireland annually. The cost is only $25 per person which includes wine, beer and soft drinks. Guests are welcome. The sign-up sheet is in the lobby. You can also call me at 531-3300 or email me at rtcortesi@sbcglobal.net and I'll be happy to sign you up.
The annual 2008 MIXED DOUBLES TOURNAMENT will be getting underway shortly. The semis and finals will be held the weekend of March 15th & 16th. Food and drinks will be served on the finals weekend for all participants.
The 2008 USTA ADULT LEAGUE and USTA SUPER SENIOR LEAGUE (65+) starts March 17. If interested in playing in one of these leagues, please call me and I'll put you in touch with the appropriate team captain. Look for all 2008 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.

Aerobics
Luciana Fair, Director
Spring time is magical and dynamic. As nature move out of the cold, wet winter toward spring, the pulse of life quickens, the earth warms, and blossoms unfurl, reaching for the sun. Now it's time to renew and transform and be inspired by the natural world going through a rebirth. It's time to shed our "winter coat": accumulated weight gain and general lethargy. We can achieve this by becoming more physically active and eating lighter foods. Successful transformation rarely happens with a quick fix. Consistent vigorous physical activity and healthy food choices are the only way to decrease our body fat percentage. As Jack LaLanne used to say "Exercise is King, Nutrition is Queen, put them together and you have a Kingdom." Go for a jog, lift weights, attend group exercise classes and your winter coat will be gone.
Fit Play News: OHTC will offer 2 sessions starting March 5 through April 23, 2008. Each session will be 8 weeks. Cost is $64.
Sibling discount is available.
· 4-6 years old Wednesday 3:30-4:15 PM
· 7 and up Wednesday 4:30-5:15 PM
Please note the day change from previous sessions. No classes on Mondays. Registrations can be picked up at the front desk.
Pre-registration is required. Fit Play is a program specifically designed to promote fun and fitness in children through locomotor and agility skills, dance, games, yoga, stretching. Props are used. Keep fit and healthy!