Vol. 31, No.8 1255 Racquet Club Drive • 530/885.1602 • ar–fc.com March 2020

Meet Terry Rodgers, ARFC’s Member of the Month!

Terry has been a member of ARFC for many years. She is originally from Dayton, Ohio and has lived in the Auburn area for thirty-one years now. She is married to her husband Norm and together they have six children. They own a successful business in the area which they have lovingly run for fifteen years.

In her free time Terry loves spending time with her children and grandchildren. Her hobbies include travel, boating, and interior design. Initially Terry joined ARFC along with her friends, which she feels is one of the many benefits of joining. She enjoys the camaraderie of the group of members she has met through the years. She feels comfortable and familiar with the amenities.

Her favorite activities include working three times a week with her Personal Trainer of five years, Lisa Stager; taking Pilates Reformer classes; and working out on the cardio equipment. She feels that through all of these avenues she has greatly benefited her health. Terry was diagnosed with M.S. a number of years ago and realizes just how much exercise and friendships from the Club have improved her quality of life.

Congratulations, Terry, we are pleased to name you as ARFC’s March Member of the Month!

Up Front: Remodel Project: Thanks for your

patience. The project is 95% complete and the Club looks much better!

New Tennis Court: Come check out the new Omni Court on court #2. A surface that is carpet with sand on top and is easy on the joints and back. Grab your racquet and give it a spin!

Comment Box: Located in the lounge near the First Impressions Desk, many members have used the available comment box to make important suggestions about ways to make ARFC better. If you’d like to make a suggestion, please feel free to use this venue.

Aerial Yoga: Did you know that ARFC now offers Aerial Yoga classes? Contact the First Impressions Desk to find out more details about this great new offering.

Fitness Orientation: See a piece of equipment you don’t know how to use? Wanna change up your workout and make use of the new Exergaming or Keiser equipment in Gym 2? Register for a fitness orientation and get answers to those and any other questions you might have about our fitness equipment. Register for an orientation at the First Impressions Desk.

“Your improved fitness and health is our business!”

Special EventsMar 2 Winter Jr. Tennis 8Mar 3 Winter Stroke ’n’ Turn Clinic 6Mar 3 Water Babies Group Swim ClassMar 10 Water Babies Group Swim ClassMar 12 Racquetball Challenge vs Johnson Ranch Racquet ClubMar 13 Parents Night Out: Pot of GoldMar 14 Adult Racquetball OrientationMar 14 Jr. Racquetball OrientationMar 17 Water Babies Group Swim ClassMar 24 Water Babies Group Swim ClassMar 27 Parents Night Out: Easter Egg HuntMar 27 FREE Guest Day

Club HoursMon–Thurs 5:00 AM to 10:00 PMFri 5:00 AM to 9:00 PMSat/Sun 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Smoothie BarMon–Fri 9:00 AM to 2:00 PMMon–Thu 4:00 to 7:30 PMSat 9:00 AM to 12:30 PMSun 9:30 AM to NOON

BabysittingMon–Fri 8:00 AM to 8:00 PMSat 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMSun 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM

Kids ClubMon–Fri 3:30 to 8:00 PMSat 8:00 AM to 1:00 PMSun 8:45 AM to 1:00 PM

PoolsOpen 1/2 hour after Club opens

Close 1/2 hour before Club closesLifeguards no longer on duty.

Adult supervision req’dfor children under fourteen

to enter any Pool Area.

Racquetball Interested in improving your game? Four quick recommendations:

Take lessons from a qualified teaching pro. ARFC’s Pro Instructor’s Derek D’Amour and Ron Freeman will help improve your stroke mechanics, positioning, shot selection, strategy & much more. Individual lessons & group lessons are available. Improve your speed and reaction time; strengthen your core, legs, back, shoulders, and arms. ARFC trainers are available to assist in achieving your goals!Purchase a quality racquet that matches your game and restring it regularly. An expensive racquet won’t make you a great player, but it will help increase your racquet speed and provide more explosive power from weights as low as 160 grams to 190 grams (ARFC offers very competitive pricing and an exceptional warranty). Put your ego aside and play with better players as often as possible to raise your level of play. Our weekly schedule provides days and times for all skill levels.

Calendar Thursday, March 12th for a “Neighborly Racquetball Doubles Challenge” with players from Johnson Ranch, Roseville! Sergio Ramirez and Richard Martin will host this exciting event at the Club. Play begins at 5:00 PM.Our monthly Racquetball Orientation will be held on Saturday, March 14th, for kids (1:00 to 2:30 PM) and adults (3:00 to 5:00 PM). Space is limited. Sign-ups are required at the First Impressions Desk.There will be no Jr. Racquetball March 4th..

Courtside News

Jordan Walker Head Tennis Professional530.885.1602, ext. 109eMail: Jordan@ar-fc.com

Aquatics Ice Cream, Ice Cream, We All SWIM for Ice Cream!… Saturday, April 18th, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM the Aquatics Department invites members and nonmembers to our Early Summer Swimming Lesson Registration Ice Cream Party. Meet instructors and the Aquatics Director. Take advantage of the one-time only discount. Enjoy the pools and build an ice cream sundae!

ARFC’s Stroke ’n’ Turn Clinics are Happening!… Do you have a swimmer thinking about trying swim team? Our Stroke ’n’ Turn Clinics are the perfect introduction to competitive swimming: Introduction of breaststroke and butterfly; all four stroke technique drills; endurance; and group fun! Register for clinics at the First Impressions Desk.

The Water is Warm… We welcome all babies to ARFC’s Water Babies group swimming class. Water Babies meets every Tuesday from 10:00 to 10:30 AM. Register for the class at the First Impressions Desk.

March Swim Tip… Long arms close to the head and body are not the only aspect of an efficient backstroke. The body rotation is key. To practice, try this drill. Three right-arm-only backstroke pulls; three left-arm-only backstroke pulls; and three alternating regular backstroke arm pulls. Watch for an open hand all the way to entering the water. Keep your arms straight and close to the head. Feel the opposite shoulder rotate up towards the surface of the water as the opposite arms enters the water catching it and pushing it towards the feet.

The sun is out and it’s time to play some tennis. If you have always wanted to try tennis or have been wanting to up your game, now is the time.!

Now, I am a tennis diehard so I play no matter what the weather, but there is nothing like being outside and playing tennis on a beautiful day. Spring is a time for new beginnings and if you have ever wanted to learn tennis now is a great time to play this great game! At ARFC we are going to have more opportunities than ever. We are going to have Rookie Tennis Nights starting in April. This will be a great opportunity to grab a friend and come meet others who are new to the game! Prior to coming out you can treat yourself to a pack of five private lessons at $60.00/hour instead of the regular rate at $70.00/hour. Don’t forget about our amazing Junior Tennis Clinics. We have four different levels throughout the week, and we start new sessions at the beginning of each week! Come Spring we will be running monthly Adult Socials and Junior and Adult Tournaments. 2020 is your year for Tennis! Contact Jordan to get playing.

Fitness NewsARFC members… have you ever sat down and considered your personal fitness goals? Do you find yourself endlessly pursuing weight-loss goals only to yo-yo back to your starting weight? Do you keep chasing that strength goal and plateauing? Maybe you have a half-marathon on your to-do list but find yourself sticking with the comfortable 5k Fun Run. The truth is, every long journey begins with the first step. Here are some tips that may help with your progress!

Think short term AND long term. Short-term goals can be small, measurable and attainable milestones along the way to the long-term goals. For example, if you want to lose 20 pounds try to lose 2 pounds per week. With an average of 2 pounds per week, then your long-term goal should be reached within about 10 weeks. Each time you weigh in you will know if you need to make adjustments to stay on track toward your goal.

Keep a workout journal. If you plan to get stronger and more physically fit, understanding what muscles to train and when is essential. If you are working on a split routine (working one to two muscle groups intensively per training day), then you will want to know which muscles have been trained recently to ensure adequate recovery time before stimulating the muscle groups again. If you want to run a half-marathon, track your mile times and splits on shorter distances. From week-to-week you can aim to improve times and distances.

Track your diet. Understanding the proper amount of macro-nutrients that your body needs is essential for proper nutrition. If your body is in a surplus of carbs, fats, and proteins, then you can expect to gain additional weight. If your body is in a deficit of theses nutrients, then you can expect to lose weight. Find your daily caloric needs based on your body weight. Adjust the proper calories for each category within healthy ratios (30%fat/30% protein/40%carbs is a general guideline).

We hope these general tips will help with your personal fitness! Please ask one of our Certified Personal Trainers to assist you in setting and tracking your goals!

The Pilates Studio Pilates Reformer can really make a difference in your health without taking a toll on your body.

Develop a strong core, flat abdominals, and a strong back! Pilates Reformer exercise helps develop a strong core. The core consists of the deep abdominal muscles and the muscles closest to the spine. Control of the core is achieved by integrating the trunk, pelvis, and shoulder girdle.

Gain long, lean muscles and flexibility. Pilates Reformer—unlike traditional, strength-based workouts—elongates and strengthens, improving muscle elasticity and joint mobility. A body with balanced strength and flexibility is less likely to be injured.

Create an evenly conditioned body, improve sports performance, and prevent injuries. Pilates Reformer conditions the whole body, even the ankles and feet. No muscle group is over-trained or under-trained. Your entire musculature is evenly balanced and conditioned, helping you enjoy daily activities and sports with greater ease, better performance and less chance of injury. That’s why many professional sports teams and elite athletes use Pilates Reformer as a critical part of their training program.

By developing proper technique, you can re-train your body to move in safer, more efficient patterns of motion-invaluable for injury recovery, sports performance, good posture and optimal health.

FREE Regularly Scheduled Pilates Reformer DemoTues 11:30 AM; Thurs 4:00 PM; Sat 11:00 AM

Drop into any Pilates Barre class for a FREE DemoMon 6:00 PM; Tues 9:30 AM; Sat 9:00 AM

Kid’s CornerHave Your Children’s Next Birthday Party at the Club!

Pool Party • Traditional Birthday Party • Nerf Wars Party • Tennis Party

Kids’ Night Out! Mar 13th Pot of Gold Friday, 4:00 to 8:00 PM

Mar 27th Easter Hunt Party Friday, 4:00 to 8:00 PM

1st Child $30.00 Member/$35.00 Non-Member2nd Child $20.00 Member/$25.00 Non-Member

Family Rate $65.00 Member/$75.00 Non-MemberSign up at Front Desk, in Babysitting Rooms, or by Email!

Babysitting/Jr. Kids Club Kids Club Monday–Friday 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM 3:30 to 8:00 PM

Saturday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM Sunday 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM 8:45 AM to 1:00 PM

ARFC has the best kids department in the area. Parents are greeted every-day by our amazing staff whose greatest pleasure is caring for your child!

DINNER&DESSERTINCLUDED!

Group FitnessSchedule

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Monday 5:15 AM Super Spin s8:00 AM Water Aerobics P 8:00 AM Chair Yoga s18:30 AM Body By Jacqueline s29:00 AM ZUMBA! s1 10:00 AM Mat Pilates S111:00 AM Beginning Tai Chi s111:30 AM Tai Chi S1NOON Spin S12:35 PM Rockin’ Low Impact s15:00 PM Kickboxing s1 5:45 PM Muscle Up & Ride S26:00 PM Target Zone ZUMBA! s17:05 PM Yoga s1

Second Monday is Restorative Yoga

Tuesday8:00 AM Water Aerobics P8:00 AM Chair Aerobics s18:30 AM Spin S9:00 AM H.I.I.T. s1 10:15 AM Flow Yoga s1 11:30 AM Low-Impact Aerobics s13:30 PM Kids Yoga S14:30 PM Triple Threat s15:30 PM Abs & Back s1 6:15 PM Cardio Fusion S17:15 PM Spin S

Wednesday 8:00 AM Water Aerobics P 5:15 AM Indoor Spin S8:30 AM ZUMBA! s1 8:30 AM Spin S9:30 AM R.I.P.P.E.D. S210:30 AM Mat Pilates s111:30 AM Rockin’ Low Impact s13:15 PM Chair Yoga s13:30 PM Kids Fit S24:30 PM Flow Yoga s15:30 PM ZUMBA! s1 5:45 PM Spin & Body Blast S26:30 PM Water Aerobics P 6:30 PM Yoga s1

Thursday8:00 AM Water Aerobics P 8:00 AM Chair Yoga S18:30 AM Spin S9:00 AM ZUMBA! S1 9:30 AM Cardio Tennis C9:40 AM Spin S10:00 AM H.I.I.T. S111:00 AM Low-Impact Aerobics S112:00 PM Tai Chi S13:30 PM Kids Yoga S14:30 PM R.I.P.P.E.D. s15:15 PM Abs & Back S1 6:10 PM Triple Threat S16:15 PM Spin/Weights Int S 6:30 PM Water Aerobics P7:15 PM Yoga S1Restorative Yoga last Thursday/month

Friday5:15 AM Spin for Strength S8:00 AM Uptown Aqua Funk P 8:00 AM Meditation S18:30 AM Spin S9:00 AM Water Pilates P 9:00 AM Flow Yoga S19:45 AM Circuit Training S10:00 AM Dance and Core S111:00 AM Mat Pilates s1NOON Spin S12:15 PM Chair Aerobics S13:30 PM Kids Fit S25:00 PM Body Shock S1

Saturday7:00 AM Spin S8:00 AM Butts & Guts S18:30 AM Water Aerobics P9:00 AM ZUMBA! S1 9:15 AM Spin/Weights Int S11:00 AM Yoga S1

Sunday8:00 AM Spin S8:30 AM Water Aerobics P 9:00 AM Spin/Weights Int S9:00 AM PIYO S110:00 AM Weekend Warrior S1

Group Fitness Schedule Location Code: Spin Room [S]; Studio 1 [S1]; Studio 2 [S2]; Pool [P]; Tennis Courts [C]

Group Fitness NewsGroup Fitness Class Etiquette… For your safety and to optimize everyone’s Group Fitness experience, please remember the following courtesies. Thank you for your cooperation!

Please wait until the instructor from the previous class opens the door and lets you know the class is over before entering. If you enter the class late, please be mindful of others and enter quietly.Turn your cell phone off. Children under the age of thirteen are only permitted if you speak to the instructor first and they are able to follow the class. Keep conversations to a minimum. Be considerate of other members’ exercise space. If you have a favorite spot in the room, remember that it’s a community space, and it’s okay if you have a different spot once in a while.Remember personal hygiene, and refrain from wearing excessive perfume or cologne.Save your feedback and suggestions for the instructor until the end of class.

Have You Tried Meditation?… If you’ve never tried to sit still, take a moment to quiet your mind. Studies show that amazing things happen as your thoughts slow down. Meditation can also help you stay grounded, balanced, and spiritually connected. Join Patricia Fridays at 8:00 AM.

Anyone Feeling Pain and Strain from Tight Muscles?… Chair Yoga is a wonderful way to relax your muscles and find inner peace. Join Patricia for a gentle, fifty-five minute yoga experience. Chair Yoga helps lengthen the spine and increase flexibility. The chair is used as a prolongation of the body to support us, keep us balanced, and to overcome any limitations we may have. Join her on Monday and Thursdays at 8:00 AM and Wednesdays at 3:15 PM.

Rain or Shine, Aqua Aerobics is Making a Splash… We offer Aqua classes every day of the week—morning and evening, even on weekends. It’s never too cold to jump in the water!

Note: Mondays 6:30 PM Aqua Class has been canceled.

We do parties for your little ones.In a big way.Get details at the First Impressions Desk!