February Newsletter

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

Calendar

1	Advanced Dues Saves Money
1	USTA Teams Forming
1	Buyer's Club Begins
10	Valentine's Twilight
3	Bridge Night - 7PM
10	Ladies Night - 7PM
17	Men's Night - 7PM

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

Upcoming Events

3/14 and 15th	Art Show, featuring work of staff and members
3/21-22	Mixed Doubles Tournament
May 2nd	Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
May 16th	Spring Wine Tasting

Year's Dues in Advance
Pay one year's dues in advance by Feb. 10, 2010 and receive a month's waived dues. No discounts will be given after February 10. Year's dues paid in advance is not refundable. Call our bookkeeper to make arrangements.

Buyer's Club
From February 1, 2010 through January 31, 2011, you may belong to OHTC's Buyer's Club. For $100 per year, you may purchase any apparel from the Pro Shop for cost plus 10%. Excludes balls, sundries & racquets. Ask in Pro Shop for more details.

President's Message
You got it right, we're holding the line on dues in 2010 - no increase. Maximize on this decision by paying a years dues in advance and rack up an 8.3% savings (pay 11 months dues for 12 months of service). In these bleak times it is good business to save everywhere you can, and this is big savings. Warning! This offer expires February 10, 2010, 5:00 PM. Soon you should see our campaign poster in the entryway. We are asking your help in generating 100 new memberships before our drawing on August 1, 2010, our 35th Anniversary. With 1,100 memberships, only 9% of you need to come through for us to hit our goal. Your reward if we make it, a chance to win up to $10,000.00. A sponsoring member will get a ticket for each of the 100 sponsorships, giving you at least a 1 in 100 chance of winning - no better odds anywhere else. If we don't meet our goal we'll prorate the prize - there will be a drawing. See the rules at the lobby for full details. Of course, you still receive a months dues waved for each sponsored member who joins. A great deal all around. We continue to be haunted by mechanical failures. When the heater went down for the spa in December, I knew the main pool heater couldn't be far behind as they were all installed the same time. Fortunately, by planning ahead, I had my installers all lined up. That's the good news. The bad news is the main pool heater failed before I could put the plan into action. By the time you receive this message all will have been replaced with things back to normal. Depending on anything mechanical is always a challenge. Mechanical devices are not the only thing cracking up, we have severe cracking on several courts. A contract is in the process to redo 5 courts and patch a 6th. Work is anticipated in April or May, as good weather is critical for a good job.
Unfortunately, a little more disruption, but it is worth it. Unfortunately, our crab feed didn't pan out this year. This is always one of our hottest events but there was a paucity of sign ups and we had to pull the plug, scuttling the event. While we will make a lot of crabs happy this year, we expect a lot of hungry members to return next year. We'll leave the light on for you! Sorry about the editorial error in the January newsletter. We were not quoting 2008 dues, we were quoting 2010 dues, which are the same as 2009. Mea culpa! The club is anxious to produce social events you will respond to. If you have any ideas you would like to share, please contact Rosina Cortesi, Social Director, at rtcortesi@sbcglobal.net. Cordially, Oakland Hills Tennis Club, Inc. Jim Thompson, President

Bridge Night
Rose Ann Kase
On Wednesday, February 3rd at 7 pm, join fellow members for a few games of Chicago Style Bridge and some wonderful snacks.

Ladies' Night
Miko Hawkins and Jeanne Ballard
Join the ladies on Wednesday evening, February 10th at 7 pm for some mid-week tennis and some tidbits in the lounge.

Men's Night
Ron Iriyama
Come play fun tennis on Wednesday evening, February 17th at 7 pm. Snacks and beer provided afterwards in the lounge.

Swim Stats
As we approach spring and look forward to the warming weather, we need to applaud those who continue to brave the cold and have swam over 100 laps last month: Renee Reynolds, 860; Rich Edwards, 470; Karl Pflaster, 440; Mark Seleznow, 353; Angela Norman, 144 and Vicky Carson, 120

Tennis
Jerry Conrad, Head Pro
Juniors interested in learning tennis can join the after school tennis clinics that I run on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The Tuesday clinic is for beginners and advanced beginners. We meet from 4-530 each Tuesday for ten weeks. The focus for these kids is simply how to hit with good form. The Wednesday clinic is for the more advanced junior interested in competitive tennis. We meet from 4-5:30 and also have matches on Friday afternoons from 4-6 pm. This class will primarily try to develop solid footwork to the ball and consistent form under pressure. These classes start on February 2nd and 3rd. Please call me or Email me if you have any questions. My phone number is 262-9955 or Email me at jerryconrad27@yahoo.com. With the start of the year, I have a few slots open for lessons. If you want a lesson or a series of lesson, please feel free to give me a call. If I can't fit my schedule with yours, please call the assistants and I am sure we can take care of your needs. Bill Merida can be reached at 482-0645 or Jan Brogan at janbrogan@yahoo.com. I will be sending out the summer camp brochure in the coming weeks. I plan on starting in mid June with five two-week sessions. As always, I offer a one-week clinic for those families that have busy summer schedules.

Fitness Facts
David Blaschka, Director
How is everyone doing with their New Lifestyle Changes of the year? Are you adhering to your new changes and exercise program(s)? Are you frustrated and sore? Have you thought about giving up exercise because your goals have not been met? Well, don't stop!! Here are a few helpful tips that won't fail you!
1. Shave off 100 calories from your daily eating routine
2. Eat breakfast everyday
3. Start Exercising a little each day
4. Add Easy and fun ways to build exercise into everyday and burn calories How to do all this? Stop by the Fitness Board in the hallway for answers to these few tips . . .
A few other tips to having success in making real life changes to achieve balance: Feel with Positive Emotions
1. Find and maintain healthy relationships.
2. Find your meaning of life
3.Celebrate your accomplishments People who have a plan to meet their specific goals are already one step ahead in initiating real behavioral changes, provided their goals are realistic and fit into their lives.

To achieve real life changes takes discipline, commitment, and desire. For some, this year may be for self-reliance. For others, it could be the first year of self-improvement. Muscles of the month - Hamstring In human anatomy, the hamstring refers to three posterior thigh muscles, or the tendons that make up the borders of the space behind the knee. Anatomically, they refer to the posterior thigh muscles or the tendons of the semitendinosis, the semimembranosis, and the biceps femoris (long and short head). The three 'true' hamstrings cross both the hip and knee joint and are therefore involved in knee flexion and hip extension. The function of the hamstring: The hamstrings cross and act upon two joints - the hip and the knee. The hamstrings play a crucial role in many daily activities; such as walking, running, jumping, and controlling some movement in the trunk. For more information on the hamstrings, including; stretches and exercises; please check out the Fitness Board in the hallway and the Weight Room Board. For any of you who are struggling to keep up with your lifestyle goals, change your exercise program, and/or answer any questions; please contact Ilene or David. We're here to help!! Stay Healthy, Safe and Have Fun This Year!!

Massage Messages
David Blaschka, Director
OHTC would like to welcome our newest Massage Therapist, James Davies. James has been a Massage Therapist for the past 20+ years. His education started in San Diego, were he went to Oakland, to San Francisco, and into Marin. His modalities include: swedish and advanced swedish, accupressure, reflexology, chair, elder, deep tissue. Cranio-sacral, and myofacial release.
He is very comforting and personable, and will put you at ease from the moment you meet him. He will be a very nice addition to our Wonderful Massage Staff. So, for the month of February . . .Get-To-Know-James. Come in and see James and received $10 off your 60 minute massage. (James Only). Yes, $60 for 60 minutes until Feb 28, 2010. A biography of James along with brief descriptions of his modalities will be available in the Massage Binder at the front desk. Information will also be posted on the Fitness/Massage Board in the hallway and on the Weight Room Wall. Welcome James!!
As 2010 is here, please be advised that a new wavier must be filled out and signed before your first massage of the year. Your massage therapist will discuss this with you prior to your massage. If you have received a robe from the front desk, please return it to the front desk upon your departure from the club. Thank you to all members who purchased gift certificates this Holiday Season. We hope you have enjoyed our services.

Social Information
Rosina Cortesi, Director
Make sure you put Saturday and Sunday, March 13 & 14 on your calendar. This is the weekend of the 2010 ART SHOW. On both days from 11- 4pm, the work of our talented OHTC members and staff will be displayed in the club, including the aerobics room. Look for the posters in and around the club in February and March. There will be more information regarding the Art Show in the March newsletter. The 2010 CLUB MIXED DOUBLES TOURNAMENT is March 8 - March 28. The semis and finals will be held the weekend of March 27 & 28. The sign-up sheet will go up in the lobby this month. Find yourself a partner and sign up! You only have until Wednesday, March 4th to get your name on the sign-up sheet. There is no charge for playing in this tournament. The 2010 USTA ADULT LEAGUE starts March 15th. If interested in playing on a team, please call me (531-3300, x24) or email me (rtcortesi@sbcglobal.net) and I'll put you in touch with the appropriate team captain. 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.

Membership
$10 GRAND* IN YOUR HAND - If we reach the 100 member goal! You, as a member, w'll 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
MID-WINTER at OHTC: A perfect time to make use of the variety of classes and personal training options OHTC has available that will keep your metabolism revved up and going strong. And then, a few minutes spent relaxing in the sauna or on the massage table will revive and reinvigorate the body and the mind. What are you waiting for?
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 directly on my cell: 220-2463, email: membership@oaklandhills.com or put it in writing in our Member Comment Log, always available at the front desk! See you around!

Aerobics
Luciana Fair, Director
As we recently welcomed the New Year, we find ourselves assessing our resolutions. Classes have been packed for the past month, let's keep the momentum going by being SMART about our goals. SMART is an acronym that has many different meanings. I encourage you to think about the things in your life that you would like to change. Jot down your thoughts using this SMART goal model to help you create a plan of action that works for you...so that you too, can see your dreams become reality. *S Specific: what do you want? Be specific; your goals should be straightforward and emphasize what you want to happen. For example :" I want to feel full of energy from the time I wake up, until the time I crawl into bed."*M Meaningful: why is it important to make this change now? The reason to change (motivator) must be strong enough to carry you through the change process. For example: " I want to make changes in my lifestyle so that I have energy at the end of the day for my children."*A Action Oriented: what actions are you going to take to make your goal become a reality? Write down 3 things you can do to start you on your journey. For example: 1. Walk around my building for 30 minutes on my lunch hour everyday. 2. Eat a lunch that I have packed that is full of fresh fruits and vegetables. 3. Be in bed by 10:30PM.*R Realistic: Am I willing and able to do the work that it will take to reach my goal? The goal must be "do-able". When something does not go according to plan, have a plan b in place. For example: if there is inclement weather I will walk on the treadmill in the gym instead."*T Timely: When will you start? Set a time frame around the actions.For example: "I will be in bed by 10:30PM starting this Sunday." Jump ahead to December 2010. You did it. The work, time and energy that you put towards this dream wasn't always easy. One final thought and question....take a look back over all the things you have accomplished to be here. You set goals and have realized your dream. Now, how will you celebrate this success? Keep fit and healthy!!