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February 2011
In This Issue
Team of the Month
Tennis News
Racquetball News
Group Exercise News
Special Events in February
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Greetings!

Peggy Stone did such a nice job writing the following piece that  I have decided anything additional was unnecessary.

 

If you have fallen short of your New Year's resolution, please take Peggy's advice...find a fitness partner and together, re-commit to making healthier choices.

 

I wish you a healthy and happy February!

 

Susan Peltier

General Manager

Team of the Month - The Green Bay Packers

Usually we reserve this spot to recognize one of our members for excelling in a particular area, but this month we'd like to diverge and pay tribute to the "Team of the Year" instead. We admire the hard work and dedication the Packers have exemplified this past season.  We are thrilled with their results and very proud of their accomplishments.

 

Like many of our members, the Packers made a commitment and dedicated themselves to achieving a goal. For most of you, the commitment is for a healthier lifestyle. Watching the Packers performance this year reminds us that achieving one's goals does not necessarily occur in a straight, upward line.  There were close games and heart-breaking losses this year, yet the team gathered themselves up and continued, week after week, toward that final objective.  They have arrived where they hoped to go. And they arrived together. They have set a great example for us to follow. You may not succeed with your personal goals, every day or even every week but there is another day. Let's keep encouraging each other, so together we can all arrive at that healthier place.

 

Tennis News

January Bay Classic Jr. Tennis Tournament January 7th-9th

Boys 18s singles Champion         Aiden Sauberlich

Boys 18s singles Runner-up       Brian Zak

Girls 18s singles Champion          Ellie Zimmerman 

Girls 16s singles Champion          Samm Pedersen

Girls 14s singles Runner-up        Lily Howe

Boys 18s doubles Champions      Mark Cullen and Scott Wall

Boys 18s doubles Runner-up      Connor Dougherty and John Vandenhouten

Boys 16s doubles Runner-up      Nick Williams and Nate Calawerts

Girls 16s doubles Runner-up       Samm Pedersen and Justine Daane

 

Congratulations to Kris Williams' Tri-level team, who took 2nd place at the Adult State Tournament in Madison!

  

Generation Gap Results

 Adult Mixed Doubles Final

                Jon Schaff and Karie Williams def. Rick Remington and Maria Slusarek

 Adult Men's Final

                Josh Denault and Khaled Boubenider def. Scott Meixl and Conner Kosmoski

 Adult Women's final

                Susan Strand and Anfin Jaw def. Maria Koval and Susan Lin

 Adult-Junior Mixed Final

                Michael Olson and Karen Furlong def. Shane McCormick and Kasey McCormick

 Adult-Junior Men's Final

                Tom Smith and Michael Smith def. Dan Glezer and Benny Glezer

  

Cardio Tennis, what is it?

Cardio Tennis is a fun group exercise activity, taught by a tennis professional, for any age and any level - even players that have had little or no tennis experience.  Cardio Tennis has drills to give players of all abilities an ultimate, high energy workout. If you are looking for a great new way to get in shape and to burn calories, you must try Cardio Tennis!

Cardio Tennis is a one hour class.  The class is broken down into 3 segments: 5-10 minutes of warm-up; 40-50 minutes of fun, fast-paced drills and games; 5-10 minute cool down.  The warm-up gets the body moving and starts bumping up the heart rate.  The fun games and drills are designed to keep the heart rate up to maximize calorie burn.  The games are so fun you don't even feel like you are exercising!  The cool down controls the return to near your resting heart rate.

 

You control the intensity of the workout.  The tennis professional will help guide you along with the drills/games, but it is up to you to control the intensity.  If you feel your heart rate is too high, you can slow down or stop and get a drink, even if it is in the middle of a drill.  If you heart rate is too low, you can keep moving your feet during ball pick-up, or do lunges on the way back to the line.

To improve overall health and reduce the risk of health problems, we need at least 30 (up to 60) minutes of moderate intensity aerobic exercise daily. Cardio Tennis is a great way to help you realize this health benefit, while having a blast on the court!

 

Western currently offers two Cardio Tennis classes - Monday 8-9am and Wednesday 8-9am.  You may sign up at the front desk and the cost is $15/class.  If those times do not fit your schedule please, give call Jon Schaff and we will try to find a class time that works for you.

 

Next month - How to cover the lob.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Racquetball News

Congratulations to the following first semester Fall Racquetball League winners:

 

Mon. 5:30pm   A/B League

1st:  Chris Knight

2nd: Don Alexejun

Mon. 6:30pm   B/C League

1st:  Erik Goerke

2nd: Nick Richardson

3rd: Matt Stollak

4th:  Eric Vorpahl

Wed. 5:30pm  A/B League

1st:  Wayne Richardson

2nd: Chris Knight

3rd: Steve Warner

4th: Mark Summerfield

 

Be sure to post your scores. League winners receive a free league fee (a $32 value) for the following semester.

 

Congratulations to the Top 3 Chill Chaser Racquetball Mixer Performers:

1.       Don Alexejun

2.       Hassan Tahsildan             

3.       Steve Salamone

Group Exercise News

Saturdays in February

1 hour classes run at 8, 9, 10 & sometimes 11am

Choose from a variety of classes including Step,Yoga Cardio Kickboxing, Zumba, PiYo, Cycle and Strength. The schedule changes each week, so check out the line-up on the Group Ex bulletin board by Studio 1 or on the website calendar at http://www.westernracquet.com/event-calendar/

  

Sunday Snippet-Every Sunday @1pm 

Take That, BACK

          A class focused on our some of our most neglected muscles - work your shoulders, back, triceps, glutes, hamstrings & calves! 

Special Events in February

 Member Mixer

Monday, February 7th  5:00-7:00pm in the lounge

Come & introduce yourself to some new friends. 

 Drink specials, snacks and mixer activities.

Non-members welcome.

 

Nutrition on Wheels

Wednesday, February 9th at Noon

Come cycle with Deb Guenterberg, Prevea Health Registered Dietitian, while she discusses nutrition before, during and after your workout.

 

Time for Teachers

We're inviting teachers from throughout the Green Bay area

to their own after-school program

Experience a different Group Exercise class each day! 

February 14-18 & 21-25. Classes begin at 3:30, 3:45 or 4:00pm

Two-week trial passes available for non-members.

For a complete list of classes and times, visit www.westernracquet.com

Spread the word that it's Time for Teachers @ Western.

Notes from Take 5 at Four Seasons

Upcoming Events

Super Bowl Sunday

Open @ 11am. Serving full menu, plus hors d'oeuvres through the end of the game.  Plenty of seats and good viewing with three large screen TV's.

 

Wednesday, February 23rd - Wine Tasting & Buffet                                                 $20 per person includes 10 wines and buffet dinner. Tickets must be purchased by Tuesday, February 22nd. Call Doug at 632-7069 for more information.

 

The Howie Kolstad Memorial Tennis Tournament

Saturday, March 12th. Call Doug for more informaton

 

Ping Pong Leagues

Grab your paddle and some friends. Leagues forming now with play beginning in mid-February.

 

Don't forget that our entire menu can be packaged to go - even our homemade soups. Choose from Cheddar Broccoli, Chicken Noodle, Split Pea with Ham and of course, Chili.

KSwiss Shoes Now Available!
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Now in Western's Pro Shop!  Tennis and running shoes from KSwiss!  Come check them out.  There is a wide range of shoe types, made for every type of player!  Come see!  Bring in this coupon and receive $5 off your first purchase of KSwiss shoes.  Special orders are also available.