August Newsletter 2016

 
Early Club Closure

The Club will be closing at 5:30pm on Sunday, August 21st for an employee barbeque.
Thank you for your understanding!

Floater Band Rocked La Madrona for July 4th

Huge shout out to the band Floater for making the Fourth of July party at La Madrona a smashing success! This group made up of mainly La Madrona members were awesome. We hope to have them play again sometime soon!

La Madrona Olympics

Join us as we celebrate the 2016 Rio Olympics at the Club.

Clubhouse Happy Hour

Come watch the Olympics in our newly renovated Clubhouse. We have a brand new bar you can kick back, have a cold beverage and watch the Olympics coverage.

Soft Drink Selections
$1.25 Izze
$1.25 Sparkling Water

Beer Selections
$2.50
Firestone 805
Sierra Nevada

Wine Selections
$4.00 per glass
$15 per bottle
Bargetto Pinot Grigio
Soquel Vineyard Trinity Rosso

Aquatics

The aquatics department will be holding swimming races the next two Wednesdays at 5:30 pm in the lap pool with the following schedule:

• Week 1: Aug 10th Individual 50 events (two lengths): backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly freestyle
• Week 2: Aug 17th Relays (four swimmers per relay): 100 Medley Relay (each swimmer completes one length in the following order: backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, freestyle), 200 Free Relay (each swimmer completes two lengths of freestyle)
  Signup sheets are in the pool house.
  
  

Tennis

The tennis department will be holding the following competitions

• Week 1 Aug.8-14; fastest serve. Men’s & Women’s divisions.
• Week 2 Aug.15-21; longest baseline rally. 1+ Pro & 2 Player divisions.
• Week 3 Aug.22-28; longest volley to volley rally. 1+ Pro & 2 Player divisions.

Please check our flyer at the clubhouse for more details on how to participate and win prizes.

Fitness

The fitness department will be holding the following competitions:

• Week 1 Aug.8-14; Rowing
• Week 2 Aug.15-21; Cycling
• Week 3 Aug.22-28; Running

Please check flyer in the gym for more details on how to participate and win prizes.

Prizes

The following will be awarded for each department events per week:

Gold- $25 credit to account
Silver- Three guest passes
Bronze- Free smoothie

Happy Competing & Viewing!

Kidz Club

 

The La Madrona kiddos have been having a great time with our fantastic Kidz Club staff and meeting new friends as they play in our new Kidz Club.

Infant, toddler & school aged kid care coming soon this fall!

Tennis

Hello members,

Already 6 weeks have passed since I started in my position as your tennis director. It has been a very busy summer but I have truly enjoyed meeting a lot of you and hope to have a chance to meet those that I haven’t really soon. Our July “Hit & Sip” Happy Hour was a success and I thank each and every one of you who participated. August is a busy month for all of you playing USTA leagues with the mixed 18&over and the 55+ going full throttle. But it is also time to think about the upcoming combo and 55+ mixed seasons. I have registered a team in every division and I am currently looking for volunteers to captain our teams. Please let me know if you are interested as we have until August 15 to withdraw a team.

This August, to celebrate the Rio Olympics we will host an Olympic mixer every Thursday from 5-7pm starting on Thursday August 11. Join us for a fun happy Hour and tennis social. In addition to our mixer, we will have 3 week-long events;

• Week 1 Aug.8-14; fastest serve. Men’s & Women’s divisions.
• Week 2 Aug.15-21; longest baseline rally. 1+ Pro & 2 Player divisions.
• Week 3 Aug.22-28; longest volley to volley rally. 1+ Pro & 2 Player divisions.

Please check our flyer at the clubhouse for more details on how to participate and win prizes. I hope to see all of your names on our leader boards…
Finally, in the past 6 weeks, I have received a lot of comments and suggestions, I appreciate all of your input and still invite anyone with any comments or suggestions to come talk to me. My door will always be open!
See you all on the courts

Fred

August Tennis Clinics & Event Schedule

MEET TARA DENLAY, La Madrona's newest Aquatics Instructor

Tara is the consummate water woman raised on the beaches of Malibu swimming, surfing and sailing. Her joy in the water led her to water polo and swim teams in high school and college. Along with a passion for surfing and surf instruction, much of her time has been spent in the water. Family in Santa Cruz County has made this a home away from home for her throughout the years. Moving back to the area in 2015 she is now a Happy Valley resident. The wonderful people, the great weather, fantastic coast line and dynamic culture all make living here the obvious choice. Teaching swim lessons for over 20 years, her main goals are to show people how much fun swimming is, how much it can enhance your life and teach water safety. Tara really enjoys La Madrona's retreat like atmosphere in the trees above the fog with plenty of fresh air.

Tara is available to teach swim lessons this fall on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday between 3:00 and 5:30 pm, Fridays between 1:00 and 3:30 pm, and Saturdays between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm. Look for our new Baby & Me swim classes on Saturday mornings, Family Swim clinics on Fridays at 5:00 pm, and Water Polo on Fridays at 4:00 pm.

Nutrition

Figgy Butter Bites!
by Ashlea Hartz, N.C., RYT

If you are looking for a healthy treat to add into your kids lunchbox, here is fun homemade twist on the classic Fig Newton that anyone can love.


Figs are high in fiber and a good source of several essential minerals, including magnesium, manganese, calcium (which promotes bone density), copper, and potassium (which helps lower blood pressure), as well as vitamins, principally K and B6.
• 1 cup dried figs, stems removed and chopped
• 1/2 cup raw cashews
• 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1/2 cup raw almond butter
• 1-2 Tbsp Extra Virgin coconut oil
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)
• 1/8 tsp ground ginger (optional)
• pinch of salt
Add cashews to large food processor and blend into a flour like consistency. Add the remaining ingredients and process until a nice dough is formed. (if dough is dry try adding a tad more coconut oil or almond butter) Roll dough into small balls and chill for 1 hour in the freezer. Once bites are set, enjoy these fun figgy treats that are a good source of fiber, healthy fat and energy boosting carbs!! Keep refrigerated or frozen to preserve freshness, but I am sure these will go fast!

Figs are high in fiber and a good source of several essential minerals, including magnesium, manganese, calcium (which promotes bone density), copper, and potassium (which helps lower blood pressure), as well as vitamins, principally K and B6.

Ashlea Hartz, N.C, RYT
Holistic Nutrition Consultant, Registered Yoga Teacher

Fitness

Pilates Exercises for Neck and Shoulder Injuries

Many struggle with neck and shoulder injuries daily. These injuries and pain are nothing to mess around with. However, they don’t have to keep you from working out. Pilates exercises for shoulder and neck injuries may help strengthen the muscles associated with these areas. The following instructions will guide you through some exercises you can do to help the shoulder and neck areas.

A good exercise to start with is the Scapula Isolation. It involves a fairly small range of motion and works only the tiny muscles in the middle of the back. This exercise is performed lying on your back, with your legs bent at the knees, and feet resting about hip-distance apart.

- Reach your hands straight up toward the ceiling, palms facing in.
- Keeping your head down, inhale and reach your shoulders off the mat, stretching up.
- Exhale as you pull your shoulders back down to the mat and repeat.

Another Pilates exercise for neck and shoulder injuries is informally referred to as The Head Nod. This exercise promotes neck stability. It's performed in the same position as the previous exercise, but with your hands resting at your sides.

- Start by tucking your chin in toward your chest.
- Then, slowly lift your head off the mat, keeping your chin tucked. Keep your head on the floor for as long as possible in the chin tuck, allowing this to naturally lead into the neck lift.
- Untuck your chin, lower your head back down to the mat and repeat.

The next in this series of exercises is another set of scapula exercises, but performed from another angle. This exercise puts slightly more pressure on the shoulders, increasing the intensity slightly. If you're coming back from a shoulder injury, you'll want to gradually work up to this Pilates exercise, which is performed on all fours.

- Keeping the back of the neck long and even, push your shoulder blades up so that you feel a stretch through your back. Keep your hands pushed into the mat and your abdominal muscles pulled in to keep the focus on your upper body.
- Retract your shoulders as you return to your starting position.

After repeating this set of scapula exercises several times, lie down flat on your stomach and put your hands under your forehead. This next exercise works the muscles in the back of the neck.

- Lift your head off the mat as you exhale, keeping your chin tucked in somewhat. (Think of giving yourself a double chin.)
- Inhale as you lower down and relax, returning your forehead to your hands.
- Repeat several times, remembering to keep it small. Even if you can't feel much, those little muscles in the back of your neck are working hard.

These exercises are a good place to start if you are coming back from a neck and/or shoulder injury. Be conscious of your range of motion and stick with what your body can handle. Gradually work your way up to more dynamic exercises.

Fall Junior Swim Team & Tennis Programming

Registration is now available for our junior tennis and swim team programs.

Programs begin September 12th

Swim Team Information

Junior Tennis Information

Water Polo is Back!

Water Polo is back this fall on Fridays between 4 and 4:45 pm. This program is open to swimmers aged 6 to 12 and will be coached by Tara Denlay in the recreation pool.

Please come for a free demo day on Friday, September 23rd, from 4 to 4:45 pm. Meet the coach, and try the class. The 7-week season starts October 7th. Sign up in the pool house now through full (only 12 spots available).

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Day Use Lockers

Do you know that we offer day use lockers? There is no cost for this wonderful service, and the keys are issued at the Pool House check in.