SPRING 2020

VILLAGE HEALTH CLUBS & SPAS

THE WORKOUT that might just change your life!

FAMILY DINNERS made easy

ACUPUNCTURE from a scientific perspective

THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING Meet the Lennon family of Ocotillo Village

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MEET your MANAGERSCAROL NALEVANKO President, Village Health Clubs & Spas cnalevanko@dmbclubs.com

AMY ABERNETHY General Manager, Ocotillo Village Health Club & Spa aabernethy@dmbclubs.com

PAUL APANA General Manager, Camelback Village Racquet & Health Club papana@dmbclubs.com

JIM KRIMBILL General Manager, DC Ranch Village Health Club & Spa jkrimbill@dmbclubs.com

GREG NAKAGAWA General Manager, Gainey Village Health Club & Spa gnakagawa@dmbclubs.com

Don’t forget to ‘like’ Village Health Clubs &

Spas on Facebook, where you’ll be privy to fitness information and Village

events—everything Village!

Send comments, submissions, and advertising inquiries to: hmcmanus@dmbclubs.com (Camelback)

ehubber@dmbclubs.com (DC Ranch)

smcgann@dmbclubs.com (Gainey)

rkinney@dmbclubs.com (Ocotillo)

TABLE of CONTENTSBETTER

LIFEYour Resort, Every Day 3

What‘s Cookin‘ Good Lookin‘ 7 The Workout That Might Change Your Life 8

We Are Fascia Through and Through 10

Family Dinners Made Easy 12

We’ll Help You Unwind 14Acupuncture from a Scientific Perspective 16

Employee Spotlight 18

Play Tennis for Fun or Play to Win 20

Member Spotlight 22

Referring the Village Lifestyle 28

Focus on Kids 29

We want to invite new members as well as existing members to sign up for complimentary, personalized orientations. These orientations will help you be more comfortable with the physical layout of the Village’s weight room and cardio area. You will also get an introduction on how to use the equipment in both areas. We will team you up with a personal trainer who will walk you through this process and help you with the proper form, create an exercise program, and assist you with goal setting. Our trainers are required to have a four-year degree in exercise science and a nationally recognized certification, as well as extensive experience. While our personal trainers can be great cheerleaders and motivators, they are also trained professionals who will ensure that you have the proper technique to accelerate your results, as well as building a strong foundation to enable you to work out on your own. Please contact Membership or the fitness director to schedule your complimentary orientation.

Another offering you might not be familiar with is our low-impact and recovery classes. In 2020, we have increased our offerings of these types of classes. Our group fitness directors are always available to help you navigate through our group exercise schedule to select classes that will add

variety to your fitness program. Some of the classes are Iyengar Yoga, Aerial Stretch and Savasana, Sound Meditation, Yogalates, Restorative Yoga/Deep Stretch, Zumba Gold, Mat Pilates, Low-Impact Functional Training, Low-Impact Body Conditioning, Power Walk, Kinesis, Healthy Feet, Core Roll and Release, Core and More, Brains-Balance-Body Circuit, and Back and Core, to name a few. We also offer water exercise classes such as Aqua Fit, Aqua Fit Shallow, and Aqua Zumba. Water offers many benefits that cannot be duplicated on land. In a depth of water up to your neck, you feel only 10% of your body weight; at chest deep, 30%; and at waist deep you are still feeling only 60%.

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Read more about the Lennon family on page 22.

AT THE VILLAGE!This is your club—your second home—and we want you to be comfortable and better acclimated.

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H I K E Tom’s Thumb HikeOn December 7, 2019, a group of Village adventurers trekked north to Tom’s Thumb for a fun and challenging hike. We took in scenic views of the Fountain Hills fountain from a distance and celebrated as every member reached the top! We even had a four-legged furry friend—see if you can spot him in the picture!

AT THE VILLAGE!This is your club—your second home—and we want you to be comfortable and better acclimated.

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Water is a thousand times more dense than air, which gives you 600 to 700 times more resistance moving through it. Therefore, water is a wonderful medium for developing strength and speed. Depending on the depth, water pressure can offer as much or more support than an Ace bandage. Since being buoyant in deep water constantly challenges your balance, it develops core strength, much like working out on a exercise ball. Contact our group fitness directors for more information and options tailored to you.

These new Village recovery classes are excellent for all levels of fitness. Even those of you who are driven by intense workouts can benefit from an active recovery, deep stretch, or relaxation class. Classes like these give your body a chance to recover, which helps keep you in the

game. With all of our hectic lives, we seldom take the time to relax. Finding the balance between intense workouts and recovery and relaxation classes provides us with a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle.

Jump start your involvement at the Village by scheduling an orientation with your fitness director or stop by and visit your group fitness director for information on low-impact and recovery classes. This is your club and your community. Start today.

In good health, Jim Krimbill GENER AL MANAGER , DC R ANCH VILL AGE HE ALTH CLUB & SPA

jkrimbill@dmbclubs.com

Jenny Main, 2019 Club Singles Ladder Champion

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+ Members had a complimentary evening at US Cryotherapy, checking out all the services they have to offer. They have a handful of different treatments including whole-body cryotherapy, facial rejuvenation, a hydro massage bed, red light therapy, and localized treatment targeting a specific muscle area.

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H I K E Copenhaver Castle HikeCopenhaver Castle on Camelback Mountain is a famous historical landmark. This medieval-style castle is modeled on an old Moorish fortress, an architectural wonder. Village hikers enjoyed the beautiful Friday afternoon walk to the castle and feasted on Brat Haus delights in the V Lounge afterwards.

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10th Annual Fitness for the Cure uses exercise to fund TGen’s cancer researchFitness for the Cure has progressively built up speed, collecting a total of more than $1.3 million since 2011 for TGen’s cancer research. And just as the proceeds from this event have grown, so have the number of options for participating. Beyond the original Cycle for the Cure, this annual fundraiser now includes yoga, kinesis, zumba, an indoor triathlon, and hiking.

Participants do not have to be members of Village Health Clubs & Spas. This event gives people a taste of our state-of-the-art facilities while at the same time encouraging the Phoenix community to come together around TGen for a great cause.

Our younger Gainey members having fun doing yoga with Ms. Gina! Classes are on Mondays at 4:30 pm and Thursdays at 9:45 am in the Kids’ Club.

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S W I N G Boomerang Squash TourneyRoy Ollier, the Village’s former Australian Squash Pro, has returned! He hosted a Boomerang tournament where we had full draws in all divisions with a few tired bodies after the weekend.

The Boomerang Squash Series of Tournaments was a huge success, with over 50 players competing to win a prized Boomerang.

The division winners and overall Boomerang Champions were:

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Division 3 Phil Thwaites (Boomerang Winner)Division 2 Brian JackDivision 1 Ilyas Khan

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Division 2 Ashan JameelDivision 1 Telmo lldefonso (Boomerang Winner)

D • Saturday, January 18

Division 3 Mal Owen Division 2 Tabish Siddiqui Division 1 Lakko Suomi (Reversed the previous weeks match and beat Ilyas Khan to win the Boomerang.)

C • Sunday, January 19

Junior Boomerang Krish PatelDivision 3 Charlie Smith (Boomerang Winner by a perfect shot)Division 2 Travers Parsons GreysonDivision 1 Michael Shishov

Village members enjoyed spectacular valley views from Dobbins Lookout after ascending the challenging switchbacks. Mexican food from Los Dos Molinos was well deserved after the hike.

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T R I AT H L O N 21st Annual Jingle Bell Triathlon A group of triathletes braved the cold to swim, bike, and run their way through the Village’s 21st Annual Jingle Bell Triathlon in December 2019. The funds collected from this fun mini triathlon benefited 2Gether We Live, who provide positive life experiences for underserved populations, including those with disabilities or illnesses, and wounded veterans. We are so proud of this community and of how even the cold can’t stop our Village athletes from taking on a challenge!

Chocolate Razz Smoothie

Blend all ingredients on high. Enjoy!

2 cups soy milk

1 cup frozen raspberries

2 tsp raisins

½ cup any nuts

1 scoop chocolate protein powder

1 tablespoon honey

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Bill Kurklen, Gainey Village Café Manager

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Imagine a workout that leaves you feeling AMAZING, smiling big, and looking forward to the next session. Not only that, but a workout that’s achievable yet challenging. It’s a regimen that empowers you to do things that you thought you would never be able to do again.

This is what top-performing personal trainer and group fitness instructor Cindy Feltman Angulo delivers in her creative training.

She has pioneered and developed the flexion/extension theory and methodology, a unique and innovative band and belt system which kinesthetically realigns the body, activates weak or absent muscles, reduces pain, and increases athletic performance. Not only does this methodology identify and correct imbalances and injuries, it can also be used for injury prevention. Everyone has dominant muscle groups and other muscle groups that have not been activated.

Cindy’s methodology is ideal for activating the isolated muscles that are “asleep” and getting all muscle groups to work together, creating optimal movement patterns. Cindy has discovered that many people aren’t even aware of their imbalances because they have not experienced pain or limitations. Her approach is to be proactive and discover and correct imbalances BEFORE they become an injury or limitation. Let’s think INJURY PREVENTION!

Cindy’s total-body banded cardio class caters to people of all ages, all genders, and even with serious limitations. Literally all people can have an

awesome experience while working out together and getting their individual needs met. It’s a must-try to feel the difference and much higher calorie burn.

How it works… A simple assessment is performed to determine your muscle group dominance and any imbalances you may have. A program is developed specifically for you based on your results. This program utilizes bands with or without a specialized belt or force to trigger the inactive muscles to activate. This activation realigns the body to reduce stress on the bones and joints, and it is known to balance the body. This system has helped people enjoy activities that have been limited due to aches, pains, weaknesses, and/or excessive impact. Cindy’s group motto is “Now I Can” because of the activity breakthroughs she reaches with her clients—in balance, strength, flexibility, power, and coordination. Her methodology is great for teaching body awareness to everyone from children getting started in sports to seniors trying to maintain their youthfulness and functional fitness. Better yet, the effects are felt instantly and often the bands or forces become unnecessary as clients continue to train. Once you become balanced, the need for stretching has been known to diminish. Also, body shape, especially glutes and abs, develop. Cindy’s method is also a great tool for group training as there aren’t unexplained joint aches in group classes.

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THE WORKOUT

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About Cindy Cindy has been a personal trainer at the DC Ranch Village for 15 years. Her passion and drive come from overcoming various obstacles and setbacks throughout her life. Growing up as an overweight and insecure child, Cindy learned to transform setbacks into slingshots in life. She is now a national-level fitness competitor who helps people achieve their goals. Her extensive background, with more than 15 certifications and a degree in Exercise Science, has led her to a strong career in fitness.

One of Cindy’s greatest setbacks was sustaining a major low-back injury which needed surgical intervention. This injury was so debilitating that she was not able to work, support her family, or even hold her 9-month-old child. The intense fear she felt in this moment drove her insatiable hunger for answers: “Why did this happen?” and

“How can I change something to prevent this in others and my future self?” This led to her revelation. She developed her flexion/extension theory and methodology as well as various tools to screen, rehab, and prevent injuries, where information was missing or not available to most of the fitness industry. To this day, Cindy believes her undetected muscular imbalance led to that life-defining injury moment.

Cindy was able to organically grow and develop her flexion/extension tools and methodology, which has been successfully implemented at the DC Ranch Village location. Her programs have impacted hundreds of participants, ranging from the severely injured to simply inactive desk jockeys, and from hobbyists all the way up to professional athletes. It has even been used and endorsed by medical professionals.

Feel free to join a trial class like “Best Shape of Your Life” or “Cindy’s Boot Camp” at the DC Ranch Village. You are also invited to set up a complimentary assessment so that you can experience Cindy’s system for yourself.

For more information or to set up a complimentary assessment, contact Cindy Angulo at 602.451.3672 or email cangulo@dmbclubs.com.

Testimonials

“Cindy helped me train through a total foot reconstruction to come back and run the fastest races of my career! Her workouts are so much fun, insanely creative, and truly like an adult recess!”

– Jaime Parker, Ph.D., corporate wellness specialist. Finished 50 full marathons, and over 300 other distance races. Four-time Boston marathoner and qualified in over 30 marathons. Consistently places in top 5% of the field, multiple division and age group wins—and wore a back brace for scoliosis for four years as an adolescent.

“Cindy has the advanced knowledge, skills, and ability to successfully work with clients suffering from musculoskeletal impairments, imbalances, or post-rehabilitation concerns. Cindy’s methodology is one of the most innovative education tools and techniques for optimal results.”

–Laura Feeney, MT (A.S.C.P.), MBA

“Cindy’s system is a dynamic, pragmatic approach to improved neuromuscular function that can produce life-changing results for many suffering through injury or recovery as well as simply improve athletic performance.”

– Michael T. Murray, N.D., co-author, A Textbook of Natural Medicine, as seen on Dr. OZ

“Cindy’s system and training has not only made me stop aging, but I actually feel and move as if I’m quite a bit younger. I’m 82, with an able body and I’m an avid tennis player. She keeps me safe and pushes me to regain flexibility in areas while weight training...which I thought would never occur. Very different, very fun past four years, with many more to come!”

–Michael Markson, DMD, retired endodontist

“Cindy’s fitness system is noticeably effective whether using it for strength training or all-out cardio sessions. I notice that more muscles are engaged and activated when using it, resulting in being able to achieve higher levels in both strength and cardio training. Combining it with Cindy’s systematic exercises specific to my body type, I am able to do the most effective things while avoiding the things that may have little or no benefit or even be detrimental to me.”

– Marvin Spatz, principal land owner in real estate investment companies—and avid boot camper

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Where is the fascia?The body’s fascia is a connective tissue net that webs its way throughout the entire body. It’s literally everywhere! In relationship to the musculoskeletal system the fascia is the silvery-white “stuff” that envelops every skeletal muscle in the body. The tendon that attaches the muscle to the bone is, in fact, a continuation of the fascia. Where tendons attach onto bone this too is a further continuation of this connective tissue system. To sum it up, the outer layer of bone, tendon, and muscle fascia are part of a continuous, interconnected fascial sheet. Every muscle and bone in the body is held within, and supported by, the body’s fascial web.

What’s in the fascial web? Our fascial web is basically a viscous mix of fibers, sugars, proteins, and water. Fascia is a colloid, giving it properties of both a solid and a liquid. As a soft solid, fascia has elasticity that gives it the ability to change shape and then return to its original shape again. As a liquid gel, fascia is viscous,

resisting the flow of fluids. Viscous materials are good at absorbing shock and dissipating heat, which makes fascia an ideal building material for a human body that can easily overheat, and which needs shock absorption during activity. Viscous materials are by nature temperature-sensitive. At cooler temperatures, fascia is more viscous and slower moving. When fascia is warm, it offers significantly less resistance to movement. This is why the warm-up phase of a workout is so important. A good warm-up not only brings blood to the muscles, it also warms the fascia, making it more fluid and better able to handle the stress of the workout. It is worth noting here that most sports injuries are fascia-related.

Collagen is the fibrous part of the fascia that holds it, and our bodies, together. Collagen resists tension, has an approximate stretch capacity of 10 percent, and is the dominant protein found in fascia. It is, in fact, the most abundant protein in the body and gram for gram its tensile strength is greater than that of steel!

WE ARE FASCIA THROUGH AND THROUGH

There is much more to the musculoskeletal system than muscle and bone. A crucial but often overlooked component of this system is the fascia!

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What creates these fibers?Fibroblasts are the connective tissue cells that manufacture these fibers. Fibroblasts make and remodel the collagen fibers in the fascia according to mechanical demand. If the repeated mechanical tension in the fascia increases, fibroblasts will not only lay down more collagen to give the tissue strength, they will also arrange the fibers directionally to support the mechanical stress of the movement.

By way of an example, what this means is that an avid tennis player will likely have more dense collagen fibers in their racquet arm than in their non-racquet arm. The player’s collagen has been built and is organized by that player’s tennis game. With proper practice, play, and recovery, they will have built a fascial web to endure the rigors of their game.

Without mechanical movement or stress, the laying down of collagen would be disorganized and would fail to offer the same structural support as organized fascial tissue. For example, a dedicated desk jockey and couch potato will have a less organized fascial web.

What does fascia do?Classic anatomy has long held that fascia separates and connects, as needed, all of the tissues in the body while decreasing friction between those tissues during movement. New research has expanded fascia’s list of functions.

Functionally, our fascial web is perceptive. It is packed with sensory nerves that perceive pressure, shear, stretch, movement, muscle contraction, and the orientation of the body in space. It was previously thought that joint position awareness came mostly from the joints, and while the joints do detect position in end range motion, it is the sensory nerves inside the fascia that sense position between the end ranges. This is why damage to the fascia alters body awareness and coordination. If you want agility you want healthy fascia.

Fascia has the capacity to store and release kinetic energy. This energy storage capacity happens during oscillatory, bouncing type movements. This was found out when scientists discovered that kangaroos can hop much further than they should be able to. Further study demonstrated that it was a kangaroo’s fascia that produced a catapult effect, giving the kangaroo its jumping power. Human fascia has a similar kinetic storage capacity. Any exercise or sport that utilizes an oscillatory bounce to load the fascia, and produces a catapulting force, is going to depend on fascia to produce that power. For example, when hitting a tennis ball it is not just the muscle power of the player that determines power output. It is muscle-fascia power that determines the oscillatory power output of a tennis swing.

Fascia does not adapt to training as quickly as muscle does. Where muscle can make reasonable gains in weeks, fascia often requires months to make significant gains. If you overload fascia, the consequences can be all sorts of trouble, including a torn tendon or ligament. In summary, when training, here are a few hints to help prevent fascial injury:

• use gentle progressions to increase load and speed

• work from a “feels good” perspective

• cultivate elastic rebound with soft rather than abrupt movements

• be sure to maintain good hydration

Your fascia and your muscles will thank you!

Bibliography:

Fascia, What it is and why it matters, by David Lesondak. 2017

ABMP CE Workshop: The Fascia Responds with Robert Schleip. 2019

Fascia Fitness, Fascia oriented training for bodywork and movement therapies. Divo G Muller, Robert Schleip.

http://www.somatics.de/en/news/_arbeiten/FascialFit-nessTerraRosa.pdf

Fascia Research and Proprioception, Implications in Sports, Carla Stecco, 2014

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But research strongly supports that it’s worth the effort to carve out time for meals together. Family meals not only allow time for bonding as a family, but also show significant impact on a child’s health and total well-being.

When a family eats together, parents are able to model how to sit down in a relaxed environment and enjoy a balanced plate. This helps create mindful eaters. When children eat quickly on the run or in front of electronic devices, they can be too rushed or distracted to listen to their true hunger signals. By eating with adults, children are also more likely to be exposed to plates that contain multiple food groups and learn what balanced meals should look like. Studies show that this, in turn, impacts children to make better overall eating choices, have fewer problems with their weight, grow up with fewer eating disorders, and even make better grades. All from simply eating as a family!

What are families to do if they wish to eat together, but find that busy schedules impede? First, it’s okay if it doesn’t happen every night! Positive benefits are found in as little as three nights per week. Some families find breakfast time is better for their schedules. This can ensure children are well nourished before heading to school, and it also allows families to bond as they talk about their upcoming days.

Often, parents shy away from family dinners because of the time they feel it takes to prepare meals. However, there’s no need to home-cook all our food! Using healthy convenience items such as rotisserie chicken, microwavable grain packets, and frozen vegetables can allow for dinner to be on the table in minutes, but still provide quality nourishment (and bonding time) to the family. And for parents who fear their picky eaters will just turn up their noses at wholesome dinners, one helpful option is to serve meals “family style.” Place all the components on the table, allowing individuals to choose what goes on their plate. By watching how parents create balanced plates, children are exposed to and offered new foods, without nightly battles over what they don’t want to try. Check out these four examples of family-style dinners you can serve. By using convenient products and a variety of ingredients, dinners are easy but tasty enough for parents and children to all enjoy. Your family will be rushing to the table for dinner together!

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With such busy schedules, the thought of getting the entire family to sit down around the dinner table for a meal may seem like a distant dream.

FAMILY DINNERS

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Family Style Dinner Ideas• Taco Night: (tacos, nachos, or taco salads) taco meat,

shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, plain yogurt, beans, guacamole, tortillas/tortilla chips, etc.

• Asian Night: microwavable brown rice/quinoa or soba noodles, frozen Asian veggies sauteed with sesame oil, chicken/shrimp, sesame seeds/cashews/peanuts, coconut aminos/soy sauce, frozen edamame, etc.

• Greek Night: grilled chicken, whole wheat pita, hummus or tzatziki, greek salad or sliced veggies, olives, feta, etc.

• Burger Night: frozen burgers, corn on the cob, whole wheat buns, sliced tomato/lettuce, cole slaw made from bagged shredded cabbage with yogurt dressing.

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Aesthetic LED Benefits The claims about LED skin treatments certainly sound appealing and like a panacea for aging. Everything from wrinkles, redness, and signs of aging to acne, scarring, and dark spots may improve with LED treatments.

LED skincare treatments use certain types of red and blue light. Red LED is customarily used for sun damage and aging while blue light is often used for acne treatments and inflammation. Different frequencies of LED devices penetrate skin to different depths, which is often why home use devices, although beneficial, do not provide results as quickly as a professional spa device. However, LED home use devices are encouraged as an adjunct treatment to professional treatments

Red LED acts on certain cells in the skin that help to produce collagen. Increasing collagen will produce smoother and fuller skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Red LED may also help with scarring, age and sun spots, and wound healing, and provide some anti-inflammatory benefits.

Blue LED is FDA-approved to treat acne vulgaris, the medical name for common acne. It is thought that blue light discourages activity in the glands that create oil, decreasing the amount that can plug up the hair follicles and cause acne. Often blue and red light are used in combination to help fight acne by targeting the bacteria that causes acne and inflammation and redness at the same time. Blue LED may also eliminate precancerous skin lesions and cancerous skin lesions that have not yet spread to other areas of the body, preventing or helping to treat skin cancer.

Unlike other types of light, LEDs do not contain ultraviolet rays and thus are deemed safe, with the caveat that it is important to shield your eyes from the light while receiving LED therapy.

We recommend a series of five consecutive weekly 30-minute LED sessions. Note that because collagen cells grow slowly, your full results may not be noticeable for approximately three months—so you must be patient.

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If you’ve visited a spa lately, you’ve most likely seen a variation of LED treatment on the list of aesthetic and massage services. LEDs (light-emitting diodes) can safely improve your skin, muscles, and connective tissue while enhancing your overall health.

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Bodywork LED BenefitsLED therapy can also be beneficial when used in combination with massage therapy. It can improve cellular performance in muscle and connective tissue, and has been scientifically proven to alleviate:

• Arthritis

• Muscle spasms

• Muscle and joint pain

• Muscle tissue tension

• Joint and muscle stiffness

• Diminished circulation

• Post- surgical healing

Here at the Village we use the Celluma Pro, which was developed by NASA and is FDA-cleared to treat these issues as well as providing the anti-aging skin care benefits mentioned previously.

The Celluma Pro delivers blue, red, and near-infrared light simultaneously. The blue light is thought to relieve inflammation while the red light stimulates energy production in the cells to enhance cell performance. Finally, the infrared light accelerates healing and alleviates pain. Basically, LED phototherapy provides weak or compromised cells with the energy they need to regain and restore vitality in a natural way.

You can try Celluma therapy on its own as a 30-minute treatment or it can be added to any massage treatment. You can also try our new Advanced Recovery massage treatment which includes light therapy, CBD oil, and cupping for a full-body healing experience.

THE SPA AT GAINEY VILLAGE

480.609.6980Kirk Gregor, Spa Director

THE SPA AT CAMELBACK VILLAGE602.553.4917Pamella Kerley, Spa Director

THE SPA AT DC RANCH VILLAGE480.515.5522Tracey McGilvray, Spa Director

THE SPA AT OCOTILLO VILLAGE

480.579.2940 Michelle Sorensen, Spa Director

The Village Spas take great care in recruiting only the best service providers in the industry to assure you receive exceptional spa and salon services. Whether you are looking for a quick manicure, a full day of relaxation or a specific therapeutic treatment, we have the diverse staff to ensure your expectations are exceeded. Spa

Aulani Archibeque, Lead Aesthetician, The Spa at DC Ranch Village

Heather Blascak, Lead Massage Therapist, The Spa at DC Ranch Village

Tracey McGilvray, Spa Director, The Spa at DC Ranch Village

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ACUPUNCTURE

As an acupuncturist practicing since 2006, I often find myself asked how Acupuncture works. Initially, I answered this question with a variety of answers, including terms like Yin, Yang, Qi, and meridians, and it didn’t take long for people's eyes to glaze over.

Thankfully, in 2008, I was introduced to a wonderful woman named Stephanie Kimber, who soon became a mentor, boss, and teacher while I worked aboard various cruise ships as an acupuncturist for Steiner Trans Ocean. She trained me to give seminars in which we taught people about Acupuncture from a more scientific perspective, focusing on five scientific theories as to why Acupuncture works.

For years, I gave this seminar repeatedly, and I still find myself lapsing into it when people ask for a more scientific explanation as to why Acupuncture works. Thus, without further ado, here are the five fundamental theories as to what is happening within our bodies physiologically when we receive Acupuncture.

First, Acupuncture may help boost your immune system and fight inflammation. The exciting thing about this is, when you get Acupuncture, your immune system is receiving benefits even if you can't

feel it. The bad news is that if you are feeling a bit under the weather and you receive an acupuncture treatment, you may end up feeling a bit worse before you get better, because when we boost your immune system, it helps your body fight harder for you. When this happens (like when you have the flu), you need rest so you can heal. It is also important to note that Acupuncture may decrease inflammation. Inflammation and chronic health issues often go hand in hand; thus, by reducing inflammation, we can reduce pain and increase overall well-being.

Second, Acupuncture may stimulate the secretion of endorphins, which can inhibit the transmission of pain signals within the body. The word endorphin derives from the words endogenous and morphine. Scientists named endorphins this because they believed they were the body’s own internal (endogenous) form of morphine. Providers believe that endorphins released during Acupuncture help reduce a patient’s pain level while they are still in the treatment room. Endorphins may also produce a feeling of euphoria similar to that of opioids, which is why Acupuncture may help ease withdrawals from opioid medications.

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Third, Acupuncture may affect neurotransmitter levels, such as serotonin and epinephrine/norepinephrine. Personally, this is one of my favorite effects of Acupuncture and why I find myself seeking out treatment when I do. Balancing out neurotransmitter levels can help enhance feelings of well-being and joy, which could be why many people report leaving a session feeling a sense of “happy calm.” Furthermore, noradrenaline mobilizes our brain and body for action during periods of high stress or danger, triggering the fight-,flight, or freeze response. Reducing noradrenaline levels can help combat stress-related body changes such as anxiety, headaches, palpitations, weight fluctuations, aches and pains, elevated blood pressure, and drops in blood glucose levels.

Fourth, Acupuncture may increase circulation, especially in areas where scar tissue is present. In Modern Chinese Medicine, we attribute most pain to stagnation, which means things aren’t moving within your body as they should. By increasing circulation, we can restore the flow of vital blood and nutrients throughout your body, instigating healing and repair.

The fifth is the “Gate Control Theory.” According to this theory, Acupuncture closes specific nerve gates by strategically overloading them with impulses, thus reducing pain transmission. We experience pain in our brains; therefore, if a pain signal is unable to reach our brain (think about someone who has no feeling in their leg stepping on a nail), we don’t experience it. Typically, the pain signals we receive are there to help and protect us. However, these signals can also be overactive, especially in cases of people suffering from repeated trauma or PTSD. Acupuncture may help calm these overactive pain pathways down. Also, because of Acupuncture’s seeming ability to disrupt pain signals, studies are investigating Acupuncture’s potential use as an anesthetic. Together, these physiological reactions help our body improve it’s innate ability to heal itself.

Finally, I will add a theory of my own, which I call my Grandpa Joe theory (my grandfather was an electrical engineer). Modern physicists theorize that everything is made of energy. Considering this theory, it would make sense that our bodies would have an energetic system. In my mind (here comes Grandpa Joe), these systems would work sort of like an electrical system. For example, when we turn on a light, the lightbulb doesn’t come on at the switch. Instead, it sends a signal through a wire behind a wall that creates a response somewhere else. Some switches light up one light bulb, some several. Then, beyond the regular switches in our homes, we have circuit breakers, which affect entire regions of the home with one switch! This analogy, in my mind, works well for Acupuncture. We use various switches throughout the body to send signals to different areas. Frequently, switches that are further from the ‘lightbulb,’—circuit breakers—tend to be the most powerful.

If you have any questions about Acupuncture or if you want to find out if Acupuncture is right for you, please feel free to contact me at Gainey Village Health Club and Spa or email me at mveverka@dmbclubs.com

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They’re the first people you see when you walk into the Camelback Village. Fresh-faced college students or recent graduates who welcome you to the club, check you in, and maybe even tell you the right answer to the daily trivia question.

They’re the ones who make you feel good when you walk in, the ones you turn to when there’s a problem, and the ones with the awesome responsibility of making a great first impression.

They’re trained to be polite, articulate, clean, and informative, which is why you’ll hear something like “Thank you for calling the Camelback Village. This is Christopher (or Cole, or Eric, or Grace, or Grant, or Katelynne, or Kealey, or Kevin, or Landon, or Maddie, or Maddy, or Ryan, or the other Ryan, or Tate). How can I help you?” whenever you call the club. The greeting reminds you what Village you called, tells you who you’re talking to, and sets your expectation for a successful interaction.

The 14 young men and women behind the Welcome Desk are, in many ways, the engine that makes the club tick. Or, seen a different way, the Welcome Desk staff is the first line of defense when it comes to preventing problems and addressing issues before they escalate.

Michelle Mitnik, Assistant General Manager at Camelback, is continually impressed by the educated, dynamic kids who run the Welcome Desk. “They have such a big, challenging, important job, and they’re multi-tasking all the time,” she says. “Whether they’re just checking people in or hearing complaints about the lack of available tennis court reservations, they do their best to keep a smile on their faces.”

Even though you see these people every day, you might not know much about them. We hope that after reading this article, you’ll have a deeper appreciation of the work they do and who they are as people.

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Fourteen young men and women set the tone for every member’s Camelback Village experience.

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Why They Do What They DoMost of the Welcome Desk employees were attracted to the job because it offers a flexible schedule for school, and because the Village is such a great place to work out. Grace Ganz and Grant Dixon already knew how great the Village was, because they were members as kids.

For others, it was more of a surprise. Katelynne Azenab was looking for work on Indeed.com when she learned about the position and the club. It worked out well, because she says that

“The Village has been my favorite place to work. Everyone is so friendly and nice.”

Madeline Ligidakis, who’s pursuing an English degree at Phoenix College, started working in the Kids’ Club at the DC Ranch Village about three years ago. She soon realized that she wanted more member interaction, so she was thrilled when an opportunity opened up at the Camelback Welcome Desk. “Being the first face that our members see, while being able to offer genuine service, is something I feel passionate about,” she says.

For Grace Ganz, the Welcome Desk was an opportunity to learn more about the health industry, which she was interested in when she applied for the job. While her career plans changed and she’s now following an artistic path, she credits the Village job with helping her realize that successful employee/customer relationships require a foundation of partnership. “The way I act to front-line employees at other businesses has completely changed,” she says. “Before I saw them as people who were there solely for me and that they have to do what I want because I’m the customer. Now I treat employees as if it’s a partnership: How can I help you to help me? The Village members who take this approach with me make me work harder and take more pleasure in the job.”

What They’ve Learned on the JobKealey Bride sums up the most important lesson learned from working at the Welcome Desk: “Always be positive and treat others how you want to be treated.” It’s a philosophy as old as the ages, and it’s nice to know that it still resonates with the youth of today.

Liam Judge concurs, saying that he’s “definitely much more friendly and understanding towards customer service workers.” Similarly, Tate Tompkins says that his Village experience has given him a lot more patience with people he encounters in business situations.

One of the more interesting answers to this question was given by Grant Dixon, who believes that working at the Village has made him a better conversationalist.

What They Like Best about WorkFor the Camelback Welcome Desk staff, the overall consensus about working at the Village is that it’s a great place to work out and meet people, both members and co-workers.

Forming friendships was a key topic in most of our conversations. Grace Ganz’s proudest moment was winning the 2019 Core Value Award for Friendship, and Madeline Ligidakis says if it wasn’t for the Village she would never have met

“one of my closest friends, Grace, and my roommate and best friend, Anna, who works in the Spa.”

Where They’re Going NextWhile the Welcome Desk is a great place to work, it’s really a steppingstone to bigger and better things. And that’s exactly what the Camelback crew is after.

All of the Welcome Desk employees are active people who value health and fitness, and many of them want careers in the field. Kealey Bride wants to become a pro-level strength and conditioning coach. Landon Davis is going into sports performance. Eric Framo is pursuing a degree in health sciences. And Tate Tompkins is going for a career in medical sales.

The Welcome Desk staff is a diverse group, and several of the employees are interested and involved in other fields. Christopher Romine and Grant Dixon are pursuing mechanical engineering degrees. Cole Sutten wants to be an astronautical engineer. Katelynne Azenab aspires to be an ambassador or diplomat. Maddy Ligidakis hopes to become an English professor. Liam Judge is studying for his CPA exam and already has a job lined up at a public accounting firm, starting in October. Ryan Whitaker, who has an internship, will start working there full-time after graduating in August. And Grace Ganz wants to use her art degree “in some way, shape, or form.”

So before these talented young people move on, make sure you check in with them and find out more about their interesting lives.

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Security CheckStarting later this year, the Village will require all members to sign in with an ID card. Doing so will ensure the safety and security of all members. Thanks for your cooperation.

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Tennis is the sport of a lifetime. Are you out there to enjoy the sport and get a good workout, or are you out there to win? Some of us just enjoy the activity in the sun, while others only come out if there is something on the line. When do you make the change from social, fun, enjoyable tennis to win-at-all-costs competition? This is up to you! Playing tennis is a blast, and becomes more fun the better you get. We take lessons to get better, we hit thousands of balls on the ball machine, we practice hundreds of serves (sometimes too many), and we find ourselves on the court four or five times a week. It’s a fun game and the better we get the more addicted we become. You have put a lot of time, effort, and money into this sport—so now what? How do you challenge yourself more? How do you test your abilities? Competition is the answer, but be careful.

Competitive tennis is a whole different game. Now there are consequences when you miss. There may be a partner that you are letting down, or a team that needs you to succeed in order to win the match. The pressure is real! Some players love it and others loathe it. Many of you are finishing up a 22-week season of men’s and women’s interclub, jumping into USTA spring leagues, starting high school tennis, or testing the waters of tournament play. It’s a great time of year to make that jump into competitive tennis. Start planning to get on a USTA team in the summer, try a tournament or two, or find out what interclub team will fit you best in the fall. In-house leagues are the best way to get going with the least amount of anxiety. Traveling teams can sometimes conflict with schedules at home and work, and a tournament can take up three to five days of your life. But if you don’t test the waters of

We are coming into the spring tennis season. The weather is warming up and the desire to get outside and play tennis is rising.

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Josh Bates,Ocotillo Village Tennis Director

competition, you don’t have any idea of where you stand. Get out there and see what is going on around you. Start with practice matches around the club or supervised play with a pro. Jump into an in-house league to add some pressure. Ask your tennis pro to help guide you with your level and get you on a team or pick out a tournament. Tournaments are great as they test your fitness and stamina levels as well as the mental challenges. Tournament matches are set up so that you win and move on, lose and go down to the consolation round, or you are out—lots of pressure. Leagues are one match a week—but win or lose, there is another match next week.

Then there is the pressure of winning. No one likes to lose over and over. Winning is addictive and losing can throw you out of the game. Make sure you have the right mindset for competition. If the game starts to become less fun, it may be time to step back and remember why you started. If you want to stay in this sport for a lifetime, make sure you are not competing all the time. It shouldn’t be a match every time you step on the court. Practice with friends, work on your game with a pro, try new shots, learn new patterns of play, make mistakes and be okay with them—but learn from them. Whenever you have that feeling of not having fun, go make it fun again. Competition is fun for many but can be exhausting. Constantly work on your game to get better, make sure you are enjoying the process, and when you feel ready to compete, use competition as a guide to see where you are. If you play well in a match and lose, you may have met tougher competition, so now—get better. If you lose a close one because you made mistakes—get better. Please don’t be afraid to step back and remind yourself how to have fun and work on your game so that the competition is worth it. Enjoy the game, test the competition, work on your game, learn how to be better, and always remind yourself how you started and how far you have come. It’s a difficult game, but it’s a blast.

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Life was pretty good for Shirley and Donavan Lennon, two successful professionals living in Chandler with their two daughters, Evyn and Shay.

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Evyn, their eldest, was proving to be a natural swimmer, taking after her father, who grew up in Florida. Unlike her dad, however, Evyn was involved in organized instruction and competitions, and kept getting better and better.

Evyn and Shay swim with an organization called Swim Neptune and practice several days a week at the pool at Ocotillo. Evyn is now a member of USA Swimming as well Shay is one of the youngest members of Swim Neptune and just began to participate in developmental competitions.

“Before Evyn started swimming, we belonged to a smaller, local gym,” recalls Donavan.

After some time bringing both daughters to the Village for swimming, the Lennons ultimately made a full commitment to join the club. “We joined a little more than a year ago and now we can’t even imagine life without it,” Shirley says.

“The Village has literally become our home away from home.”

We talked with Donavan, Shirley, Evyn, and Shay about what the Village means to their family.

the village: Do you really spend every day at the Village? shirley: Just about. It’s so convenient to bring the girls there right after school. They do their homework, and then either go to swim practice or do other activities.

Wow. They really do their homework at the Village? donavan: The girls are really focused on their homework because they have something to look forward to when they’re done. Evyn will either swim, play basketball or squash, or run on the track. When Shay isn’t swimming, she’s taking a tumbling class or a Kids’ Yoga class. shirley: Shay recently learned how to do a one-handed cartwheel!

Evyn and Shay, why do you like going to the Village so much? evyn: There are a lot of things I love about the Village. Some days I meet my friend Isabel there. We’re both Junior Certified, so we’ll go up to the track and run or ride bikes together. shay: There is so much to do. You can work out when you don’t have anything to do. There is a café if you are hungry. There is Kids’ Club where the parents can drop off their kids while they use the gym.

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Homework. Exercise. Then what? donavan: On days when the girls are swimming, we’ll often stay for dinner. They have a lot of healthy options in the Café. evyn: The Chicken Fingers are my favorite. Of course, we eat all our veggies and the French fries are really good!

When do you all get home? shirley: Well, we’re basically there from 3:30 to 7:45 every day. We get home around 8:00. donavan: By then the kids are spent and ready for bed.

They must know you pretty well at the club... donavan: Absolutely! From the minute we met Mary in Membership, we knew that the staff was outstanding and that we’d be well taken care of. We love the people we interact with on a daily basis, including Sara, Stephen, and Cooper at the Welcome Desk. Sara always takes time to chat with the girls, and Cooper and Stephen welcome us and sign us in. Ara, Isaac, and Sarah at the Café are also extremely friendly and attentive to us. These are just a handful of the great folks who have made the Village such a life-changing experience for us.

What was your life like before? shirley: A lot more sedentary. I used to work out before we joined, but it wasn’t consistent.

And you’re more active now? donavan: Definitely. But as active as we are, we really haven’t scratched the surface of what you can do at the Village. shirley: Joining the Village has been great for all of us. We’re really glad that our girls will grow to value the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle.

What do you do at the club now? shirley: I do a little of everything, from cardio machines to weights and Pilates. I also get my hair cut at the Village. The service in the Salon is so great. Once in a while I’ll use the conference room to work on my finance and real estate projects. donavan: I’m more of an outdoors-type guy. I used to stay in shape playing soccer. Now I use the Village a lot, but in unconventional ways. I’ll go up to the track area with a P90X video and do that. evyn: I go to the Village with my dad and my sister on weekends sometimes, and if it’s warm enough we practice diving.

Evyn, can you tell me a little bit about your swimming? evyn: Swimming is so important to me. I’ve been doing it since I was six months old. My favorite stroke is the breaststroke, but I also compete in freestyle. I like swimming in meets at all different locations, as far away as Tucson. I even qualified for the Junior Olympics last year and that was really fun.

Do you want to swim in college? evyn: I’m hoping to continue competitive swimming and join the swim team when I am in high school. I’d love to keep swimming as long as I can.

How did you get to Arizona? shirley: We’ve been in Chandler for 15 or 16 years. We met in Chicago, came to Chandler, moved to Scottsdale for a little while, and then came back to Chandler 11 years ago.

How did you two meet? donavan: We met after a Cubs game, at a bar about a block away from Wrigley Field. I was with a buddy of mine who knew the manager. And Shirley was there with a friend who knew the owner. I saw her walk into the place and it was love at first sight.

Was it the same for you, Shirley? shirley: No. donavan: I had to work at it!

Well now it looks like you’re a happy, healthy family. donavan: Life really couldn’t be better. We’re so proud of our kids and how they’re growing up with the Village experience.

What do you think your kids will be when they grow up? shirley: Evyn wants to be a nurse practitioner and Shay claims she wants to be a CEO.

donavan: They have very different personalities, which is great. Evyn is caring and sensitive, while Shay likes to take charge of things. I think they’ll learn a lot from each other!

shirley: They’ll both be changing a lot in the years to come. I’m grateful that they will both share a love for living healthy. Things definitely changed for the better when we joined the Village!

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WINTER 2020PHOTOSTo have your Village Club event photo considered for the Focus on Members section next issue, please email it, with a short caption, to hmcmanus@dmbclubs.com (Camelback); ehubber@dmbclubs.com (DC Ranch); cmurton@ dmbclubs.com (Gainey); or rkinney@dmbclubs.com (Ocotillo).

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O • Valentine’s Adult Date with Paint While many were out at high priced Valentine’s Dinners or trying to figure out something fun to do with their special someones, Ocotillo Village members were lucky enough to enjoy Valentine’s Night with other club members and friends — having a blast, drinking adult beverages, and trying to create something that sorta looks like Art.

D • Women’s Connection GroupThe DC Ranch Women's Connection Group had fun this past winter. They enjoyed a makeup tutorial hosted by a rep from Jane Iredale. Members received 20% off all products. In February, they participated in a HIIT workout at Athleta followed by raffle drawings and a special discount on merchandise. Back by popular demand, they competed in another battle of wits at Trivia Night in March!

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G • Oh Deer! It’s That Time of Year! Member Appreciation Holiday PartyGlittered reindeer, plaid bows, and tenderloin carving stations set the tone for this classy night out with friends and family at the Village's annual member holiday party. Members spent the night drinking and dancing the end-of-year stresses away while the DJ spun records on stage. We honored a longtime employee, Shelly McGann, and welcomed our new activities director, Chelsie Murton, at her first Village party. An altogether smashing example of what's possible when you pause to enjoy the moment and indulge in the holidays!

O • Breakfast with Santa 2019We had over 100 kids enjoy sledding, pancakes, crafts, inflatables, photos with Santa, and more!

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D • SetJet happy hourMembers enjoyed a private Happy Hour/Open House at SetJet. Not only were they treated to wine and hors d’oeuvres, but they also received tours of the private jets!

O • Princess for a DayThe Ocotillo Princess for a Day event on January 18 was a huge success. Participants were encouraged to come in their best princess attire and they didn’t disappoint. The morning started with a story followed by hair styling, nails, and light make-up while enjoying sparkling cider and cookies. The event finished with bubbles out on the lawn.

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D • Galentine’s DayLadies enjoyed an evening of pampering! Vendors were on site providing discounts on product and services. Mini spa treatments including chair massage, foot massage, hand massage, polish change, and brow wax were all included.

C • Costume Tennis Mixer

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C • Flamingle Happy HourWe love our Camelback members! Member Betsy Ganz performed love and love-gone-wrong songs live while members sipped champagne and noshed on chocolate-covered strawberries and light appetizers.

Camelback Tennis Staff sporting a Napoleon Dynamite theme. From left to right, Ryan Johnson as Rex Kwon Do, Mike Alvarez as Kip, Tatum Prudhomme as Napoleon, and Brian Cheney as Uncle Rico.

Tennis Director, Ryan Johnson with Camelback member, Marci Saucier giving her best impersonation of Ryan.

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REFERRING

Your lifestyle includes your interests, priorities, habits, community, and behaviors. Let’s talk about the lifestyle you enjoy at the Village Health Club and Spa!

Since the Village feels like both a country club (with people to socialize with who share many of your interests, priorities, and habits) and a gym (with state-of-the-art equipment and great updates happening every year), you’re feeding both of those lifestyle needs in one place.

You are proud of your club, and you want to share it with family from out of town as well. We in Membership are happy to offer you guest passes for you to enjoy and share the Village.

When you refer a friend, neighbor, family member, or colleague to the Village, you are giving them the gift of a healthy lifestyle.

Not only do you benefit from the free month you get for referring a new member, you share the benefits by building a community where you can enjoy yoga, tennis, dance, and over 180 classes per week, along with our collaborative alliance with Troon Golf.

Make sure you take advantage of everything the club has to offer, along with your family, friends, and colleagues. Remember, “Those who play together, stay together!”

We also encourage you to have a “buddy” to work out with, and enjoy the Village’s social events, women’s groups, and Happy Hours. Have lunch at the café or share a smoothie and catch up.

We have many members who feel that they “deserve” the Village, because they deserve the best that life has to offer. That is what the Village lifestyle portrays: a getaway from our busy lives. A place to decompress and relax, possibly trying a treatment at our award-winning spa.

Stop by the membership office—we have trial passes for you to give to your friends or family who have not been to the club before, so they can experience our lifestyle for themselves.

It is our pleasure to serve as your community—your home away from home—and we at the Village are here for you.

Lisa Owens, DC Ranch Village

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REFERRINGa new class at Camelback Village

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Anita Nocerino-Chase, Camelback Village Youth Services Director

Capoeira is a holistic and engaging activity for children and adults. This class encourages children to be active and interactive through a variety of fun and engaging activities including moving, kicking, acrobatics, singing, and playing percussion instruments. Through these classes children enhance social skills, balance, coordination, and flexibility. They boost confidence and experience the joy of music and movement while learning the foundations and culture of Capoeira. Capoeira keeps the mind and body sharp! It can be treated like a sport but it can also be a dance.

Please join us for a preschool Capoeira class (no charge) with Barbara and Eric Block at Camelback Village on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 am in the Kids’ Club. On Wednesday and Friday afternoons, Capoeira is offered for children ages 6 – 14 years.

Capoeira is a Brazilian Martial Art, developed in the 16th century, that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music.

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WELCOME RUSSELL

Russell joins us from the Westin Kierland Villas Kids’ Club Program, where he developed Escape Room events, sport programs, and daily activity programs for kids at the pool. Before his time with the Westin, Russell enjoyed great success with Disney Cruise Line. He is extremely dedicated to his local Scottsdale community with a strong presence at Chaparral High School, where he currently coaches Women’s Basketball and Swim & Dive. Russell has been coaching with Chaparral for the last six years. He has guided Chaparral Swim & Dive to six straight state titles and a public high school national championship

in 2018. Russell swam for four years in college at Grand Canyon University and was an Academic Scholar Athlete in the Western Athletic Conference. Russell currently resides in Scottsdale and has a passion for coaching and motivating people to be the best version of themselves. Russell enjoys talking sports and watching them with family and friends. He enjoys teambuilding exercises along with swimming, running, cycling, hiking, and high-intensity aerobic training. Russell is passionate about dynamic youth programming and we are excited for his leadership.

It is our pleasure to introduce Russell Krzyzanowski, our new Youth Services Director.

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