Seattle Athletic Club
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As a member of Seattle Athletic Club you are entitled to our monthly e-newsletter. In each issue you can expect to find helpful information about our special programming, member services, health and wellness tips and nutritional advice.

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Kid's Create a Valentine

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and we want to help your children get in touch with their artistic sides by creating their very own personalized Valentine’s Day cards. We supply all the materials and they supply all the creative ideas. Parents are more then welcome to stay and help or leave the premise for the allotted time. Sign-up at the sports desk as space is limited. Hope to see you all there!

Saturday the 6th
12:30-2:00pm

$10/Members
$20/Non-Members

Contact Roni Olson for more information.

NEW Times for
Parent's Night Out!

Parent’s Night Out is moving to Saturday nights during the month of February. If you need some time alone, drop the kids off and enjoy your evening knowing they are safe and having a great time with our fabulous staff. Kids will play games, enjoy a pizza dinner, create art with a fun craft, and end the evening with a movie and popcorn.

This is the perfect solution for a stress free evening to yourselves - let us entertain your children for the night!

Saturday the 6th & 20th
5:00-8:00pm

$20/Members
($13 sibling discount)
$30/Non-Members

Kid’s Court in February

Kid’s Movie Night!
Friday the 12th & 26th
6:00-8:00pm

Mom/Dad’s Afternoon Out!
Tuesday the 9th & 23rd
3:30-6:30pm

Mom/Dad’s Morning Out!
Wednesday the 3rd & 17th
9:00am- 12:00pm

SAC to the Rescue
Monday-Friday
8:00am-8:00pm

Saturdays
8:00am-12:00pm

Congratulations Nia Stratton

Next time your in the café take a moment to congratulate January’s Employee of the Month, Nia Stratton. Great job Nia!

Warm Up with a Hot Beverage from the Cafe

Whether you are starting your day or need an afternoon pick me up, the Cafe offers a full espresso bar to help keep the chill off those cold mornings and give your batteries a quick charge in the afternoons. Come by today and enjoy any one of our espresso drinks made with the worlds finest Italian coffee, Illy.

ESPRESSO DRINKS
Cappuccino
Latte
Mocha
Café Americana
Café Macchiato
Fresh Ground Drip Coffee

FLAVORING
Vanilla
Hazelnut
Raspberry
Peppermint
Irish Cream
Almond
Whipped Cream
Chocolate Sauce
Caramel
Soy

HOT DRINKS
Hot Cocoa
Flavoured Steamer
Kid’s Hot Cocoa

TEAS
Black
Green
Chai Lattes
Herbal
Chamomile
English Breakfast
Earl Grey
Peppermint
Iced Sport Tea

Thank You Members!

On behalf of Childhaven and the Seattle Athletic Club Northgate, we would like to thank all of the members for their generous donations and support. We delivered over 150 gifts this year and brought joy to the lives of families and children who might not receive gifts for the Holiday. Again, thank you and cheers to the New Year!

A LETTER FROM CHILDHAVEN

What’s Going on with the TV Channels?

As some of you may have noticed we have lost some TV channels. We are awaiting parts to build an additional channel rack to expand the availability of channels to suit your interests. The build out of this project does take some time. Our goal is to have the expanded channel offering available by the end of January. In the meantime, if there are specific channels that you would like us to consider bringing back to the listing please contact Dana Hansen.

What Can You Change in 100 Days?

The 100 Days of Fitness Program is designed to introduce people whom are committed to making fitness a part of their life to the various formats of exercise available at the club. By introducing you to just about everything we have to offer at the club, we are certain you will find a perfect fit that will make exercise something you look forward to!

Gain experience in all formats of group exercise, learn what personal training has to offer, how to become a better swimmer in our aquatics program, rekindle your athleticism in sports and recreation, or address the basics of the weight room and cardio equipment.

Program Components:
Fitness assessment available at the start and end of the program.
Weekly cardio programs.
Personalized ActivTrax fitness account.
Weekly group check-in meetings and workouts.
Nutrition and goal setting journal.
Exercise introductions to yoga, pilates, cycling, athletics, aquatics, travel workouts and more.

Starts the week of February 8th
Cost: $75 per person

Contact Dana Hansen or Crystal Kennedy to answer any questions you have. Sign-up at the front desk!

NEW Group Exercise and Mind Body Classes

ABSOLUTION - Mondays at 6:35pm
ABSolution is an intense 30-minute ab class that will focus on your entire core; abs, obliques and lower back.


VIEW THE GROUP EXERCISE CLASS SCHEDULE

YIN YOGA - Tuesdays at 7:15pm beginning January 26th
Yin Yoga is a meditative style yoga with long-held postures that focus on the connective tissues while muscles remain relaxed. By stimulating the connective tissues of the body, through which energy meridians flow, Yin Yoga proves to be deep healing and restorative for both the body and mind.

This class is helpful for people struggling with chronic tightness but will also benefit people who are more advanced and flexible.

VIEW THE MIND BODY CLASS SCHEDULE

Partner Yoga Series

Need a great gift for your loved one at no cost to you? How about giving both of you a series of date nights with this unique, fun and supportive partner yoga class. You and your partner will learn how to connect to one another through synchronized breath work, standing poses done together and special focus partner asana that will aid in relaxation and relieve stress. This class is appropriate for those familiar with basic yoga asana and for those who have a partner who has never done yoga before. Both partners do not need to share the same body type or degree of flexibility to enjoy the benefits of this class. You and your partner will work together by helping each other in alignment, stretching and strengthening with supported and shared posses. Doing yoga together will deepen the connection to your partner as you focus on each other’s needs, laugh, have fun and relax together.

Wednesdays at 6:00pm starting February 3rd

NEED CHILDCARE?
Half off childcare up to three kids for participants in this class during this hour. Please contact the front desk to sign up. Space is limited to 9 couples.

Why Partner Yoga?
By Renee Davis, Yoga Instructor

Partner yoga has been a popular trend in yoga and like most of yoga, can be many different things depending on the class and the teacher. For most of us partner poses in a regular yoga class can be quite intimidating, always wondering who you will be paired up with and whether you can trust a class mate if you don’t know them. What if they don’t know what they are doing and hurt me? What if they smell? As a yoga teacher, partner work in teacher training workshops happens fairly regularly, and I must admit it has always led to personal anxiety on my part for the mentioned reasons above. Partner yoga with random strangers (even with fellow yoga teachers) isn’t always fun.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE

The Perfect Squat
By Crystal Kennedy, Wellness Director & Personal Trainer

DO YOU FEAR THE SQUAT?
Squats are one of the most avoided exercises in the gym but truly beneficial. Why you ask? Squats help facilitate overall body strength, balance and functional independence. They are responsible for strengthening some of the largest muscle groups in the body (i.e., quadriceps, gluteals and hamstrings) which means we are talking about burning some serious calories. Squats also help with strengthening of the knees, back and mid section. Contrary to popular belief, squats can be beneficial to those with sore knees and backs if modified and performed properly.

READ CRYSTAL'S ADVICE FOR THE PERFECT SQUAT

If you need extra support incorporating this exercise into your routine, contact Crystal Kennedy, Wellness Director at 522-9400.

In the Pool: Waterbabies

As our program becomes increasingly popular, we find that water safety is better taught to the entire family. We are pleased to offer an adult/child water class known sometimes as Waterbabies on Saturday mornings from 9:30-10:00am.

This is a class for you and yours to have the opportunity to start the learning process of water safety at a young and important age. The earlier you can start your child in the water the better. For some families life gets in the way and you can join in at 1-1/2 to 3 years of age before group lessons. This is an on-going class designed and developed to teach parents with small children water safety with fun and exciting activities. Now is an excellent time to pace yourselves and be involved with the water in an environment for our conditions outside while preparing for your vacations this spring and summer. If you would like to observe a class or are interested in taking part feel free to contact Aquatic Coordinator Dan Lavin.

VIEW THE SCHEDULE FOR OTHER AQUATICS CLASSES

Squash News: The Kato Factor

The Division 2 City League team from SACNG is having a great year. The players from last year (Anton Bozian, Greg Menikoff, Bernie McLaughlin, Andrea Kato, and Julie Agel ) have all vastly improved. Perhaps none has progressed more than Andrea Kato, who just began hitting with her father Charlie after graduating High School. Now, with the addition of Charlie to this years team, last years cellar dwellers have become this years contenders. It has been fun to watch their transformation.

Squash Mini-Lessons

If you are interested in learning a really fun game and getting a great workout in the process, take advantage of the complementary Mini-Lessons from Squash Pro Bruce Vinsonhaler and get started the right way. Contact Bruce Vinsonhaler at 206-522-9400 ext.107.

Basketball League Starting

It's not too late to join the Basketball League. Games are played on Tuesdays starting at 6:30 and there is still room for a few more players. Contact Bruce Vinsonhaler to sign up at 206-522-9400 ext.107.

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