February is American Heart Month!

Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, are our nation's No. 1 killer.

Although heart disease is sometimes thought of as a "man's disease," it is the leading cause of death for both women and men in the United States, and women account for nearly 50% of heart disease deaths. A healthy diet and lifestyle are the best weapons you have to fight heart disease.  It is important to remember that it is the overall pattern of the choices you make that counts.

Feb. 4 - Wear Red Day

The American Heart Association created this nationally observed day to encourage individuals to show their support for heart disease and Go Red For Women by wearing red. The event is all day and anyone, anywhere can participate.

Feb. 5 - Blood Drive

Girl Scout Group 967 and Virginia Blood Services will be at the MAC on Saturday, February 5 from 10am-2pm for their Annual Blood Drive. VBS provides blood services to hospitals and dialysis centers throughout central Virginia and beyond. We are fortunate to live in a region where sophisticated medical facilities and transplant programs are available; however, these programs require many blood donations. To make an appointment, please go to: www.vadonor.com.  Enter your zip code and Sponsor Code: GS 967.

For questions please contact Rebekah Curren at (804) 687-4131.

Ashlee McCabe, Membership

Ashlee@macrichmond.com

 804-330-2222 ext. 303

We welcome a new addition to our Membership Department, Ashlee McCabe. Ashlee has experience working in Membership Sales & Marketing within the Health & Fitness industry and will be a great asset to the department and our MAC team!

Please stop by the Membership office to say hello!

We have great membership specials for our new members and a HUGE incentive right now for Summer Members!! Share the the good news with your non-member friends and family and you'll receive a referral credit for as long as they are year-round members with us!

Jessica Walker, Child Care & Activities

jessica@macrichmond.com

804-330-2222 ext. 310

New MAC Child Care hours in February!

We will be extending our hours to ALL DAY!! Monday-Friday (8:30am-8:00pm)  

Call Child Care today for your reservation...(804) 330-2222 ext. 317 or option 4.

Kids are out of school again on February 21st.  

Don't forget to sign them up for our Too Cool For School Camp.  This camp is from 8:30am until 5:00pm for ages 5-13.  The cost is $40 for members and $50 for non-members, with a 10% discount for multiple children families (snacks and lunch are included in the cost).  

Space is limited so sign up today!

Kidz in Motion begins February 8, 2011.  This program is for our Family Memberships, for children 2-8 years of age.  It will be in the morning between 9:30-11:30am and will consist of 30 minutes of a fun activity outside of Kidz Klub (Swim, Fitness, Tennis, etc.)

  Start 2011 off right and get your kids involved in something active!! *fees apply

Parent's Night Out!  

Our next Parent's Night Out is scheduled for Friday, February 11, 2011.  Enjoy a peaceful evening out without the kids...drop them off here at MAC and we'll entertain them for the evening.  For the upcoming holiday we will be making Valentine's Day cards for family members.  $3.00 an hour per child for members and $5.00 an hour per child for non-members.

Snacks, crafts, and activities included.

Sergio Tromba, Fitness

sergio@macrichmond.com

804-330-2222 ext. 307

Couples Fitness Challenge

Saturday, Feb. 26th 10am

 Grab your spouse, girlfriend, boyfriend, best friend, or workout buddy and sign up to compete against other members in 5 events!

1 Mile Run

Obstacle Course (Gym)

Corn Hole

Tug of War

Egg Toss 

1st Prize-Bottle of wine and dinner for two at MAC Cafe

2nd Prize- Two 1-hour buddy training sessions

3rd Prize- one 1/2 hour massage for each 

$25 a couple 

For more information contact the Fitness Dept. 330-2222 ext.307.

Sign up at the Front Desk TODAY!

Al Thomas, Tennis

al@macrichmond.com

804-330-2222 ext. 320

*Adult beginners clinic Sundays from 6pm-7pm 

*Drop in clinic with Lynn Mondays at 6pm 

*Varsity level high school clinic Wednesdays from 3:30pm- 5:00pm

Junior Varsity level high school clinic Wednesdays from 5:00pm- 6:00pm 

*Men's 4.0/4.5 Kill drill Mondays from 8pm-9pm and 9pm-10pm. Maximum of 6 players per session. $12 each, sign up sheet on the board by the tennis desk. 

*Next session of junior clinics begins Jan 31, prices, schedules and sign up at tennis desk.

*Congratulations and a huge thanks to all members, guests, and staff who participated in the Tennis Tournament this week! 

Rob Britt, Aquatics

rob@macrichmond.com

804-330-2222 ext. 314

We welcome a returning staff person to the Aquatics Department, Rob Britt. You may remember Rob from several years ago as our Aquatics Director with Robious Sports & Fitness. He returns to us with an extensive background in the Aquatics Department.

Stop by and say hello!

***COME BY THE CLUB AND ASK ABOUT RECEIVING 10% OFF FOR THIS FEBRUARY SESSION!***

Ages 3-5 are 30 minute lessons for $60 Member/$90 Non Member

Ages 6-12 are 45 minute lessons for $67 Member/$97 Non Member

These classes are held once a week for 7 weeks. 

Sandi Phillips, Group Exercise

sandi@macrichmond.com

804-330-2222 ext. 313