Newsletter - Spring 2009
The Fort Collins Club Newsletter
Spring 2010 March - April - May
SPRING IS IN THE AIR
Upcoming FACs in the Gallery
$5 Taco Bar, March 26
Free Texas Hold ‘em, April 23
Free Bingo, May 14
All FACs are on Fridays from 5-7 pm, unless otherwise indicated.
5K Walk/Run Supports Program for Brain Injury Survivors
Shared Journeys Brain Injury Foundation and the Fort Collins Club are hosting the 2nd Annual JourneyQuest 5K Run for Fun/Walk for Thought event, Sunday, March 28 at 9 am. All proceeds help to fund the Shared Journeys Day Program providing services to people recovering from brain injury. This fun family event takes place at the end of March, which is Brain Injury Awareness Month. The certified course runs over the park trails and through the neighborhoods of Southeast Fort Collins and may be used as a qualifier for the Bolder Boulder. Prizes, drawings and great food add to the fun. Register at the Fort Collins Club or online at www.sharedjourneysfoundation.org or www.active.com.
FCC’s March Madness
Find out what the Fort Collins Club is all about when you sign up for March Madness – a program that challenges you to complete 32 different activities in different parts of the club, even the Gallery! Compete against yourself in this double elimination challenge, and work your way to the end of your bracket by completing all of the stages! $5 sign up, at the front desk.
Next Group Power Launch Coming Soon
Watch for announcements of the next Group Power Launch. Two launch classes will be scheduled for a Saturday in April – one at 9:45 am and another at 12:15 pm.
Swing Dance Lessons
Grab yer partner and head to the Group Fitness Room on the first and third Friday of each month for West Coast Swing Dance lessons, taught by Carol and Fred Fuller. Lessons take place from 7:15-8 pm, and a dance follows, 8-10 pm. Remember to wear shoes that won’t mark the floor. The cost of $5 for members and $8 for non-members is payable to the dance instructors. Non-members will need to sign a guest waiver at the front desk.
Fort Collins Club Day at the Country Club
On July 12, the Fort Collins Country Club, our allied partner, will host a very special day for Fort Collins Club members 12. Bring your family for a day of fun! Feel like playing golf? Take part in the tournament at 10:00 am. If you prefer, recreational tee times will be available before and after. Golf cost is $40 and includes a cart and driving range access. Tee time reservations must be made through the Country Club Pro Shop at 970-482-9988. (Dress code adherence is required: No blue denim. Men must wear collared shirts, and women must wear a top with a collar or sleeves. You may also sign up for tennis court times, or just relax by the pool. The Grill Room, Gazebo, Verandah and pool restaurant and drink cart services will be open. (No outside food or drink permitted.) Please RSVP in the FCC Membership Services Office.
Salon Giorgio Offers Convenience, Pampering
Need a special gift for that special someone? Stop by Salon Giorgio and schedule a massage or an entire spa day for yourself or someone else. Each month, the salon features new specials Fort Collins Club members receive a 10% discount on services, and gift certificates are always available at the club’s front desk. Stop by or call to make an appointment, 488-2939.
Kids Club Spring Break Camp
Swimming, ice skating, rock climbing at Inner Strength Rock Gym, bowling, and gym sports are just some of the fun activities planned for kids ages 5-12 at this year’s Spring Break Camp. The camp meets 9 am-noon, March 15-19. The cost of $20/day cost includes lunch. Please sign up at the front desk.
Wear Your Green
The Fort Collins Club will have a float in this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade, scheduled to start downtown at 10 am on March 13. The club’s Fit Team will be performing dance routines, and FCC staff will hand out flyers and goodies to parade spectators.
Dodgeball Tourneys Coming in March
The club’s annual dodgeball tournament for adults will be held March 26, followed by a taco bar FAC in the Gallery. A dodgeball tournament for kids will take place March 24.
Final Weigh-in March 5
If you’re a participant in the 'I Lost It at the Club' challenge, remember to show up March 5 for the final weigh-in. The top male and female to lose the highest percentage of body weight will split the cash pot!
Learn Something New
Come to a Health Talk and learn from the experts about specific health, fitness and sports topics. All Health Talks take place at 7 pm in the Conference Room (southeast corner of the Cardio Theatre).
March 8 – "Smart Supplementation," presented by Dr. Jason Barker
March 23 – "Secrets of Stress-Busting Exercise – It’s not all about your heart rate," presented by Drs. Jackson and Fisk
April 6 – “Reducing Stress,” presented by Dr. Tyler Gatteau
April 7 – "Come to Us With Your Injury," presented by Paula Nickel, MSPT. Paula will work on members and consult with them about their injuries
April 13- “Ways to Improve Your Golf Game,” presented by Dr. Chris Gubbels
April 20 – “90-Day Plan to Wellness,” presented by Drs. Jackson and Fisk.
Improve Your Golf Swing
Come to the gym March 9 or March 30, 5:30-7:30 pm for a Golf Swing Analysis, offered by Hanrahan Golf School. The program is free to FCC members, and sign-up is at the front desk.
CalorieSmart: a Smart Investment
The CalorieSmart electronic fitness calculator is your partner to achieving better health. With over 55,000 foods and exercises plus the ability to enter customized information, CalorieSmart allows you to easily track the calories you take in and the calories you burn. Buy one today at the front desk for just $71.99 (plus tax), which is 10% off of retail prices!
DID YOU KNOW...???
… the Fort Collins Club’s membership in the International Health, Racquetball & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) entitles FCC members use any of nearly 10,000 private-membership health and fitness facilities around the world. Stop by the front desk to find out more and get your IHRSA Passport ID.
… the club offers one free lesson in any of the following activities: racquetball, handball, volleyball, basketball, Wallyball, squash or adult swim. Sign up at the front desk.
… the FCC employees of the month in January were Department Head Margie McGrane and employee Lacey Lisitza. In February, the club recognized Laura VanArsdale, Department Head, and employees, Siobahan Gleason and Tami Thomas.
HEALTH SCREENINGS AND ASSESSMENTS
Keeping Tabs on Cholesterol
Cholesterol screenings are a simple, low-cost way to monitor heart disease risk. Several times a year the Health District of Northern Larimer County provides cholesterol screenings at the Fort Collins Club. Results for total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides and blood glucose are obtained by a fingerstick test. A registered nurse will check blood pressure, assess risk for diabetes and heart attack, explain the test results, provide a follow-up recommendation and health education materials within 20 minutes. A 12-hour fast is necessary for best results. If you have diabetes, please check with your doctor regarding whether or not you should take your medicine or fast for this test.
Cholesterol tests are $15. A sliding scale is available, depending on income. Health District residents who have never received a cholesterol screening from the Health District are eligible to receive their first screening for free. The next cholesterol screenings will be May 11, Aug. 10, and Nov. 9. To make an appointment,call the Health District at (970) 224-5209.
Keeping tabs on body fat
Underwater, or hydrostatic, weighing helps you monitor your fitness progress by measuring your body’s percentage of fat. The club offers hydrostatic weighing, 7-8 am, on the first Saturday of each month, unless otherwise noted. Next weigh-ins: March 6, April 3, and May 1. $3 for members/$5 for non-members. Sign up at the front desk.
Blood pressure checks
Free blood pressure checks by a registered nurse are offered in the lobby:
Mon., Wed., 5:15-7:15 pm
Tues., Thursday, 1:15-1:30 pm
Fri., 9-11 am
Fitness orientation
New and seasoned members 12 years and older are entitled to a free, 1-hour fitness equipment orientation. A Fitness Staff member will meet with you to review your health history and fitness goals, give you a basic program and a fitness log sheet, and teach you proper use of the equipment. Sign up to meet with a technician Mon.-Fri. mornings or 5-9 pm, or Sat., 9 am-1 pm.
Fitness assessments
Stop by the front desk to schedule a free, 1-hour, standardized fitness assessment to evaluate your physical strengths and weaknesses. A Fitness Center staff member will provide you with cardio-, strength- , and flexibility tests and will recommend ways you can change your workout for better results.
Body composition measurements
Learn more about your body's makeup by meeting with a Fitness Staff member for 30-45 minutes to receive a free body mass index (BMI), multi-site girth measurement, and skin fold test. Track your fitness progress by take these measurements at the start a new program and again a few months later.
PILATES AND YOGA CENTER
New Pilates Equipment Added
Attendance in the Pilates Equipment classes is on the rise, and members are commenting about the differences they see and feel in their bodies! The club has ordered jump boards, which will attach to our reformers. While most work on the reformer is slow and methodical, the jump boards add a cardio element to your Pilates workout. You jump against the jump board springs while lying down on the reformer. The sensation is one of weightless bouncing, like being on a trampoline. Research has led some scientists to conclude that jumping or “rebounding” is possibly the most effective exercise, because of the effect rebounding has on the lymph system. Jumping against springs can also be used as a plyometric training tool to increase power. This workout can also increase bone density without the risk of falling down or losing balance.
To sign up for an equipment class, go to the Pilates page on the club’s website.
Yin Yoga Class Begins
Marsha Kiilpack is teaching our new Yin Yoga Class, offered on Thursdays, 12:15-1:30 pm. Yin Yoga is suitable for most levels of students. This yoga form generally targets the connective tissues of the hips, pelvis, and lower spine. It’s a perfect complement to the more dynamic and muscular styles of yoga.
New Classes Added to Schedule
At members’ request, the club has added two more late afternoon/evening equipment classes, taught by Matthew Deal. A Tower/Chair class is now available on Thursdays, 5:15-6:15, and a new Intermediate Reformer Class takes place on Fridays, 4-5 pm.
Partners Yoga Offered in April
Paul Gerberding and Jill Ufer will offer a Partners Yoga Class on April 10 at 12 pm. Watch for fliers posted in the club.
Try Pilates equipment – for free
Curious about Pilates equipment. Sign up for free introductory class on the chair, reformer and tower, offered from 11 am-noon on the first Saturday of each month. Please take advantage of these awesome classes and experience for yourself the benefits of our Pilates equipment!
Egoscue: Improve Posture, Reduce Pain
Egoscue class participation continues to rise as participants experience the benefits of this postural therapy program designed to restore full natural function to muscles and joints. Classes include a series of stretches and gentle exercises focusing on balance and integrated movements to improve overall fitness, relieve chronic pain and restore lost function. Egoscue exercises, known as e-cises, have been proven to increase energy levels, improve balance, maximize physical and mental capabilities and protect from accidents and future dysfunction. If you are recovering from an injury or are inactive and wanting to get back into exercising, the Egoscue Method can help!
Classes are offered in the Yoga Room each Wednesday. Senior Egoscue meets 8-9 am, and Intro to Egoscue meets 12:15-1:15 pm. Individual sessions are available as well. To find out more about this powerful and effective prevention technique, come to a class or contact Egoscue Specialist Barb Morrison, (970) 420-8007.
XRKADE AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES
XRKade
During Spring Break, the XRKade with have a Collect the Gold competition. Receive gold each time you visit and have a chance to “buy” prizes at the end of the week. In May, we’ll be having new competitions for kids and adults, including a Wii Sports Night.
New Ping Pong League Starting Soon
Also, the Winter Ping Pong League was such a success that another league will be starting up in April. Watch for signs around the club.
Kid Fit
Kid Fit is a free program designed specifically for 7- to 12-year-olds who are FCC members. The program promotes gives kids opportunities to come in and hang out with staff, be active, and have fun while also being active. Kid Fit meets by the XRKade Bulletin Board on Mon., Tues., and Wed., 4-6 pm, on a drop-in basis, only when school is in session. A parent or guardian must sign a waiver for the child to participate. Please note: Kid Fit will not take place during the week of Spring Break.
Exercise Your Brain
Exercise Your Brain provides youth members with homework help from a qualified staff member in the conference room. Computers are available. Meets Thurs., 4-6 pm, but please be aware that staff is allowed to leave early if no one has checked in. Parents can call the club in advance to reserve a specified time (after 5 pm) to ensure supervision. Note: No homework help is available when school is not in session.
Climbing Wall
Our new auto belay system is working well. Supervised Hours are Tues. and Wed., 4-7 pm, and Thurs., 508 pm. Please stop by during these times if you do not have a waiver on file or if you haven’t climbed recently, for a refresher on the rules. Reminder: children under age 6 are not allowed to climb on the wall at any time due to our insurance policy. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in order to climb.
COURT SPORTS
Racquetball
Information about the April 3 HinderSplat Doubles Racquetball Tournament is available near the front racquetball courts, and sign-up is at the front desk.
A novice/beginner racquetball clinic is scheduled for April 10 from 1-3 pm. Ask at the front desk for more information or check-out the information near the front racquetball courts.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Latest info posted behind front desk
To get the most up-to-date news on happenings at the club, check the information board behind the front desk.
Keep those suggestions coming
You can help Fort Collins Club to remain the area’s premier health club by offering your suggestions. Place your comments in the suggestion box at the front desk, or via the club’s website: www.fortcollinsclub.net.
Child Supervision
All children under 12 must be directly supervised by an adult 18 years or older when using any part of the club.
HEALTHTRAX
Nutrition Counseling
Our nutritionist is available at the club to address your nutrition-related concerns. Schedule a free appointment at the front desk with Stefanie Tarry, Sat., 11 am-1 pm, or Mon., 5:30-7:30 pm. Stefanie is also available at other times by appointment.
Physical Therapy and Injury Prevention
Paula Nickel, MSPT, and Brad Ott, MSPT offer free injury evaluations. To make an appointment, call outpatient services, 472-8025, and let them know you’re an FCC member.
Be courteous, Safe in the Weight Room
1. To use the weight room, you must ALWAYS wear shoes that completely cover your feet. Shirts are also required.
2. Please break down weights as soon as you’re finished, and return plates, dumbbells and barbells to their proper places.
3. Lower weights to the floor; don’t drop them.
4. Allow others to work in when you’re doing multiple sets on one piece of equipment.
5. Wipe off equipment when you’re done using benches and machines.
Personal Trainers Help You Meet Your Fitness Goals
Have you set new fitness goals and are wondering how to get started? The personal training staff at the Fort Collins Club is here to help. Combined, our trainers have well over 100 years of experience. All are certified, most have a degree from an accredited university, and more than a third of our trainers have a master’s degree or higher.
Our trainers regularly attend workshops and classes to stay informed of the latest developments in the fitness field. The club has two trainers who teach internationally, and trainers from other clubs come to them for their knowledge and expertise. If special needs come up, our trainers work as a team to help clients achieve success.
Many FCC trainers have competed in athletic events and can design a program to help get in shape, run a marathon, finish a triathlon, compete in specific sports, or whatever your needs may be. If you simply wish to refresh your workout or try a new, innovative protocol, FCC personal trainers will get you started and keep you on track. To contact one of our trainers, please call the 224-2582. Let us help you reach your fitness goals quickly, safely, and scientifically.
POOL NEWS
Outdoor Pool
Weather permitting, the outdoor pool will open May 1!
Youth Swim Lessons
Half-hour group swim lessons are available for members of all ages and ability, Mon. and Wed., 4:30-5:30 pm. Private lessons also available. Sign up at the front desk.
Youth Swim Team
Swimmers 5 and older who can swim the length of the indoor pool are invited to join the Youth Swim Team and learn swimming techniques to prepare for competitive events. The team meets Tues. and Thurs., 4:30-5:30 pm. Check at the front desk for more information.
MEMBERSHIP POLICIES
Out-of-Town Visitors
Do you have friends or family members who are visiting, and you’re wondering how often they can use the club? The Fort Collins Club Membership Services office now provides members with Out-of-Towner passes they can purchase for their visitors. Only active, current members are eligible to buy these passes, which are valid for 30 consecutive days. The cost is $40 per person, and IDs are required when guests check in to verify their out-of-town status. We have implemented this benefit so that you, our valued members, may enhance your time with your holiday or summer visitors.
Cancellation Policy
We never want our members to leave us, but if a move out of town is in your future, we’d like you to be aware of the cancellation policies here at Fort Collins Club. The club does not require long-term contracts, but before you leave, we do require a written cancellation notice (form is available in the FCC Membership Services office) to cancel your membership. The membership will be terminated effective on the first day of the month following the 30-day notice.
Freeze Policy
As a courtesy to members, the Fort Collins Club allows for a hold period to your existing and current membership. Freezes and release of freezes are effective on the first day of the month, with a maximum hold period of six months. If you are unable to return and need to cancel your membership, a paid cancellation fee equal to one month’s dues is required.
Please see the Membership Services office for more information on any of these policies.
CALENDAR
March
5: I Lost it at the Club final weigh-in.
6: Hydrostatic weighing, 7-8 am.
8: Health Talk: "Smart Supplementation," presented by Dr. Jason Barker
15-19: Youth Spring Break Camp, 9 am-noon.
19: Free Guest Day.
23: Health Talk: "Secrets of Stress-Busting Exercise – It’s not all about your heart rate," presented by Drs. Jackson and Fisk
28: JourneyQuest 5K Walk/Run.
April
3: Hydrostatic weighing, 7-8 am.
4: Easter Sunday. Club hours: 6:30 am-6 pm.
6: Health Talk: “Reducing Stress, presented by Dr. Tyler Gatteau
7: Health Talk: "Come to Us With Your Injury," presented by Paula Nickel, MSPT.
13: Health Talk: “Ways to Improve Your Golf Game,” presented by Dr. Chris Gubbels
16: Free guest day.
20: Health Talk: “90-Day Plan to Wellness,” presented by Drs. Jackson and Fisk.
May
1: Outdoor pool opens (weather permitting). Hydrostatic weighing, 7-8 am.
11: Cholesterol screening, 8-11 am. Call 224-5209 to register.
21: Free guest day.
For more information, check the brochure rack between the locker rooms, talk with one of our knowledgeable Front Desk Clerks, or visit the club’s website, www.fortcollinsclub.net.
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