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Longfellow Life
Our Monthly Newsletter
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Dear Members and Friends,  | |
Dear Members and Friends,
Summer is here - finally. We hope you've all had a chance to enjoy swimming and relaxing at our outdoor pools. Taking a short swim and/or a whirlpool is a great way to recover after a good hard workout, and we encourage you all to take advantage of this healthy pleasure.
We're proud to announce that we have recently installed a state-of-the-art tennis court lighting system that will offer more even and effective lighting for our tennis players and will be using 50% of the wattage. This system will also have the added advantage of turning on immediately after being turned off as opposed to the older system that required 10 minutes to restart. We'll be bringing the same system to Natick in the future.
Longfellow runs summer camps for all ages at both Natick and Wayland and we have openings for last-minute sign-ups--see information below. Many of our tennis campers will be participating in the annual New England Junior Championships at Yale University beginning on Saturday, June 25 and we'll give you an update of their results in our July Newsletter!
Yours in health,
Laury Hammel, President
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Check Out Longfellow's Facebook Page by LIKING Us!
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Do you like to be inspired and have your day be uplifted!
Join the Longfellow Facebook Page and be inspired every Monday with a Quote of the week.
The first five folks to tell us their favorite quote and why it moves you, will receive two free guest passes!
Don't pass this up and let's all share the inspiration!
The Longfellow Facebook page continues to gain interest as more and more people "like" it. You can find us on Facebook under "The Longfellow Clubs - Wayland and Natick." "Liking" the Longfellow page means you'll have access to an excellent resource to support your health and fitness goals and give you a boost of inspiration.
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Two New Cybex Arc Trainers at Longfellow
|  Check out the new Cybex Arc Trainers! The Arc Trainer is a totally unique exercise machine. It has to be experienced to appreciate what we mean when we say "Better Results - Less Time." The science behind the Arc Trainer's big calorie burn is the arc motion. It engages the muscles that demand lots of energy from the body when they are called upon to work. That means calorie burn and, because the Arc Trainer is demanding of the muscles - not the joints, it can be used longer without putting a strain on the knees, hips or back. - The Arc Trainer burns just as many calories as a treadmill but is low impact thus reducing pounding that can cause knee/back overuse injuries.
- At equal levels of perceived effort, the Arc Trainer burns 16% more calories than an elliptical.
- Balanced loading engages the glutes - not just the quads - relieving the pressure put on the knees. The Arc feels easier so you can work more. Because you can train longer without realizing it, your work capacity improves.
The Arc trainer is for everyone. Because the resistance ranges from 15 to 100, beginners and experienced athletes can find a challenging workout level. Combined with the incline, which ranges from 0 to 15, users can choose what kind of workout they wish to have. Lower levels engage the glutes more, and higher levels increase flexion at the knee and hip, thereby putting more emphasis on the quads. The Arc Trainer improves strength, cardio, power, muscular endurance, running speed and general fitness. Give it a try today!
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Building Relationships and Great Health
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I met Janice 15 years ago when I signed on as fitness instructor at Longfellow in Wayland. She was already 5 years into her routine of attending early morning classes so she could sneak in her workouts before her three young children woke for the day. As time went on and her children got older, Janice began to attend a greater variety of classes. She was among the first members to regularly attend Boot Camp, which I started 12 years ago, as well as the Cycling classes that have gained popularity at Longfellow.
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Other members of Longfellow and I have had the fortune of becoming friends with Janice as the years have gone by. The friendships she has made, in addition to her notorious addiction to our classes, have contributed to her consistent attendance at the club. She regularly walks, meets up to attend exercise classes, cycles, and even spends time vacationing with club members with whom she has befriended. These relationships not only help Janice stay motivated to live an active and healthy life, but have also been her support system in tough times.
Twenty years into her membership at Longfellow in Wayland, and Janice is still motivated to try new things, meet new people, and form new relationships. Two years ago Janice was invited to ride with a Pan Mass Challenge bike group that was forming through members at the club. Janice will be riding in her third PMC this August with members who attend weekly training rides and have truly adopted the biking spirit.
These training rides, which are often named after riders on the team, occur four times per week and consist of 25-50 miles. With rides through the hills of Harvard, MA, the members of the cycling group keep a light tone as they train hard for the upcoming PMC. This is a team that truly understands how to mix work and play; many members of this cycling group will be taking their training to Italy as they cycle through Tuscany and Umbria this June!
Through exercising with friends, trying new things, and taking the time to form relationships with other club members, Janice truly seems to have found the formula for maintaining an active and joyful lifestyle at Longfellow in Wayland.
-Teresa Newton-Moineau
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Phil Parrish awarded the
USTA/NE Gardner Chase Award
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 | | Phil Parrish and wife Jennifer at the International Tennis Hall of Fame |
Longfellow Tennis Director, Phil Parrish, was awarded the USTA/New England Gardner Chase Award in Newport on June 13th at the International Tennis Hall of Fame. His award was given at the New England Tennis Hall of Fame Induction. He was lauded for his work with all level and ages of players as a teacher, providing tournaments for all level of players year round, and creating programs that brought tennis to communities surrounding The Longfellow Club. He was also recognized for his work in 10 and under tennis, providing USTA workshops for clubs, along with his program and formation of the Zip Zone, the first indoor facility dedicated to 10 and under tennis in the country. By winning this award, Phil joins Longfellow President Laury Hammel who won the award in 1991.
Phil has been the Director of Tennis at Wayland Longfellow for the last 8 years and has led the largest and most prestigious tennis program in New England. Before coming to Longfellow, Phil worked at Reebok for 13 years, the last 4 of which he served as the National Director of Team Sales.
Congratulations Phil - we are all proud of you, and feel very lucky to have you as part of the Longfellow family and as our Director of Tennis.
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Tennis News
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Hammel Tennis Camp Begins 38th Year................Nearly four decades of fun and learning how to play and improve your tennis! It's not too late to sign up and join the fun. We have programs for all ages, 1/2 day or full day. For more information, please contact Phil Parrish, Camp Director at 508-358-7355x 206 or at hammeltenniscamp@hotmail.com. Applications can be downloaded at longfellowclubs.com.
Spring League Results
................Longfellow is about to complete it's spring league in the Northwest Suburban Tennis League and Women's Suburban Tennis League. Special thanks to all of our captains Jill Flavin, Kate Griffin, Julie Shepherd, Lorie Gochenour, Cathy Boothby, Karen Fosset, and Selena Semonian. In the WSTL, congrats to the Longfellow team for winning the WSTL B1 division. Members of the team included Jill Flavin - Captain, Jen Wolcott, Janet Khaemba, Danyel Hadlock, Kathleen McVicar, Ashild Athanas, Jen Johnston, Amy Borner, Karen Joor and Alison Taunton-Rigby. Congrats to all the teams.
USTA Leagues...............We still have a few openings for our USTA Leagues. We have Men's, Women's, Senior (over 50), and Super Senior Teams (over 60). If you are interested in becoming a team member, please contact Lorie Gochenour or Phil Parrish at the club.
Summer Programs are Here!.............The Longfellow Club not only offers a great junior camp program, but continues its great adult programming as well during the summer. Come join our great professionals indoors for a fun and exciting clinic! The programs have weekly signups, so we look forward to seeing you on the courts this summer!
Sign Up for Fall Junior Clinics Began June 15th
................For our Fall Junior Clinics, we began accepting sign ups from current junior clinic members on June 15th and will do so until July 1! Beginning July 1st, new players will be allowed to sign up for our clinics! All of our clinics were full this fall and winter, so sign up early and reserve your spot! For more information on the Longfellow Clinics, please contact Jamey Finchum, Eric Westcott or Phil Parrish at the club. Evaluations are available.
60 Foot Lines to Be Installed...........The Longfellow Club and Natick Racquet Club will have 60 foot lines placed on our current tennis courts, so that our 10 and under players now have an official court to play and train! No worries about if it will interfere with your play. They blend right into the current paint job and our only 1.5 inches wide. All USTA 10 and under events must now be held on 60 foot permanent courts. If you have any questions or comments, please call Phil Parrish at Longfellow (508)-358-7355 or Shelia Weinstock at Natick (508)-653-4606.
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4th National New England Adaptive Tennis Tournament
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 Handi-Racket Tennis, the USTA award winning adaptive tennis program, held it's 4th National New England Adaptive Tennis Tournament June 9 - 11, 2011 at Wayland Longfellow! The players included eight tennis athletes from "Special Pops" in Atlanta, GA, two from Wakefield, RI, 2 from the "Lob Stars" of Hanover, MA, & thirteen Handi-Racket Tennis athletes! The Longfellow athletes included: David Broden, Chris May, Matthew Miller, Bruce Paru, Todd Reis, Peter Sabino, Meg Schilling, Jeremy Schwarz, Rayna Segelman, Barbara Smith, Janice Smith, Sydney Swartz, and Dan Widrich.
Beautiful purple & white tie-dye shirts celebrated the Tournament theme of "Peace & Love This Game"! The Tournament sponsors in addition to Handi-Racket & Longfellow were Legacy Financial Advisors, Medfield, MA, The Hullinger Family, Sudbury, MA, & The Jack Widrich Foundation, Miami Beach, FL. The Tournament was supported by USTA NE!
Many Longfellow members assisted us during the Tournament as umpires, linespeople & ballpeople. They were Suzi Barnes, Sharon Kissane, Pat Chaput, Liz Holland, Patricia & Jay Latimer, Judy Kennedy, Marian Bressel, Amy Miller, Michelle Touw, Lisa & Tony Nasch, Alex Smith, Ani Harlan, & Melissa Parrish. Ball girls were youngsters from our tennis clinics & their soccer playing friends: Lily, Callie, Mallory, Danya, Sophia, Caitlin, & Shea! Lunches were provided by Linda Fritz & her cafe staff! Tennis pros Tonya Romanowski, Eileen Roux, Phil Parrish, Paul Sullivan & Sylvia Swartz also helped during the weekend!
The Tournament concluded with a Banquet & Dinner Dance Saturday evening at the Newton Marriott - the host hotel! The highlight of the evening was the awards ceremony! Athletes received trophies & medals for their excellence! Also the Lee Hammel Sportsmanship Trophy was presented to Kelly Kettles of Atlanta!!! We appreciate all the help we received from our wonderful members & staff! Our 5th National Tournament will be held here in 2013. This November we will travel to Atlanta to play in the Special Pops Tourney! Next June, Handi-Racket Tennis will celebrate 35 years of great tennis opportunities to our passionate adaptive tennis community!
For more information about our program and/or how you can help, call Sylvia Swartz @ 508-358-7355, X210!
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Aquatics News
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Summer has finally arrived and there is no better place to spend it than the pool!
Make sure you take advantage of our great member swim lesson program. We have lessons Monday through Thursday from 11:10-11:40 a.m., starting on June 27th. The consistency of an entire week of lessons is great for rapid improvement. These American Red Cross lessons range from level 1 to level 6.
We also have an incredible swim team! The swim team runs from June 27 through the first week in August. They practice Monday through Thursday from 8:45-9:55 am with additional practice from 7-8pm on Monday and Wednesday if mornings do not work for you every week. The kids compete against local clubs in the afternoons during the week, and the season ends with a championship meet. The kids all have a great time and enjoy amazing instruction from our team of terrific instructors. The team is lead by head coach Alexandra Otte and consists of Laura Lawson, Janna Yamron, Janet Vitello and Olga Lissogueska. The team is a great way to maintain or improve your swimming ability, stay in shape and have a great time doing it! Registration is available at the front desk. The cost includes a team swim suit and t-shirt, so be sure to put down sizes when registering.
We also offer private and semi private lessons. You can schedule the time that works into your schedule, and do as few or as many as you would like.
Hard to imagine as we start the summer that we are already thinking about fall, but it is never too early to plan for our fall program. We will be offering lessons for pre-schoolers up to competitive swimmers and would love to help you find a class to fit your needs. Swimming is definitely not just for summer!
Call Cordelia Lydon, Aquatics Director, at 508-358-7355 x 238, or e-mail longfellowswim@gmail.com for information on any of these programs, or just come relax at the pool on a hot summer day!
Also be sure to check out the new lap lane schedules and summer hours.
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Laury Hammel Wins Singles and Doubles
at the New England Slams Hardcourts
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For the second year in a row, Longfellow president, Laury Hammel, won the New England Men's 60's Slams Hardcourt Championships. Recently coming off an elbow injury in the winter and early spring, this year's competition proved to be a bit tougher test for Laury. He played four singles and two doubles matches (four of which went three sets) and was on the court for a total of 14 hours from Friday afternoon to Sunday (6.5 hours on court on Sunday).
Laury was improving as the tournament progressed and in the finals beat his doubles partner, George Deptula in his shortest match 6-2, 6-4. This was followed by a tough three-hour semi-finals that George and Laury eked out 6-7, 6-2, 7-6. The finals of doubles was also very close as these two tired guys got behind 1-4 in the first set and then ramped up their play and closed out the tournament 6-4, 6-4--walking off the court at 5 pm on Sunday.
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On another competitive front--in the USTA Men's 60's Team Competition--Laury wrote a long and colorful story of the New England Team's success in Arizona. Read all about the Bad Boys of Boston by clicking this link.... Link to " Bad Boys of Boston" story
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Zumba in the Pool!
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Justin Falxa
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Introducing Aqua Zumba with Justin Falxa! Justin is an accomplished Latin dancer and Zumba teacher. There was a special event & family class held on Tuesday, June 21 from 6:30-8:00 pm in the Wayland Longfellow pool. Zumba was held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. with over 50 participants! As a bonus, there was an additional workout in the deep end from 7:30-8:00 p.m. with other members of the water exercise staff, each of whom taught one of their favorite exercises. We held this class as a fund-raiser for the tornado victims in western MA and raised $500. Thank you to all the families and friends who took part in this great event!
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Men's Living in Balance
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Brandon Krebs
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Introducing MEN'S LIVING IN BALANCE
Brandon Krebs, BS RD, LDN will be hosting a 4-week mini course on Saturday mornings starting in late June. This course will specifically focus on weight loss, decreasing cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar. Take active steps to help you to enjoy more quality of life with your family, professionally and for personal activities (tennis, golf, tennis, biking, running, swimming...) For more details and costs and POSSIBLE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE, contact Jane Polley MS RD, LDN at
JPolley@Longfellowsportsclub.com
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Group Exercise News
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GROUP EXERCISE SCHEDULE will change on June 27 - July 31. No classes will be held on July 4. Lumina will be closed July 3 and 4.
LUMINA will be closed during the hours of 2-4pm on Mondays - Thursdays and at
2pm on Fridays from May 31 - Labor Day.
NIA dance class with Nancy has been taken off the schedule on Monday nights at 6:30pm at Longfellow, & 5pm on Tuesdays at Lumina as of May 31 for the summer.
Sunday Boot Camp ended for the summer on May 22 & will be back in September.
Boot Camp on Wednesday nights will move to Thursday nights on June 30 for the summer.
Friday 9am Cardio Combo Class with Gina will be replaced with Cardio Step at 8:45-9:30am and Muscle/Core 9:30-10:15am with Krissy for the summer. Gina will be back in the fall.
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Youth Fitness News
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HS Boys Summer Strength Training Program
Starts Monday June 27, and runs until August 19. Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays from 11-12:30pm.
Open to any HS Boys wanting to get ready for Fall sports. Sign ups are Weekly & please Pre-register at the front desk at Longfellow. Contact Teresa for more information at Tnewtonmoineau@yahoo.com.
Middle School Summer Conditioning Program
Starts Tuesday June 28, and runs until August 18. It's a conditioning program for middle school aged kids 11-14. Days are Tuesdays/Thursdays from 12-1:30pm. You may sign up weekly & please pre-register at the front desk of Longfellow. Contact Teresa for more information.
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Big Baby at Natick Longfellow!
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 | | Two Celebrities at Natick Longfellow - Glen "Big Baby" Davis and Longfellow's Mascot Willow, with Jude Hartley (l) and Lisa Furdon (r) |
Longfellow Natick was all abuzz when Celtics Glen "Big Baby" Davis and Cedric Maxwell led a basketball clinic for over sixty 5th - 8th graders at the Sports Club this past Tuesday from 3:30 - 4:30. Big Baby and Cedric were very gracious as they led the young basketball players through their paces during the clinic, leading defensive, dribbling, and layup drills. Afterwards they both signed autographs, and both Cedric and Big Baby were thrilled to get their chance to pose with the club mascot Willow!
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Fitness
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Healthy Aging Includes maintaining Balance
Balance is essential to an elderly person's ability to get around and live independently. Yet few people in their later years think to focus on balance -- until it's too late.
Have you ever lost your footing on wet or icy pavement causing you to fling your arms in the air and send your heart into high gear? If you have, then you know how frightening losing your balance can be.
 Ordinarily, we take balance for granted but it is an important and vital part of our daily life.
As many as 28% to 45% of elders fall each year. Though there are often many factors involved with decreased balance as we age, a lot of this decline is simply due to our inactivity. Beginning a fitness program which incorporates strength training, endurance training, and balance training is essential in maintaining and promoting good balance. Our balance system is truly amazing! When we rise from a chair, climb stairs and walk outside on uneven terrain, there is cooperation between the brain, nervous system, muscles and bones which help keep us from falling
Some amazing results have been achieved with daily focused work on elderly balance activities. Get out of bed with more confidence, walk around the garage and back yard with improved stability.
Please see a member of our fitness staff to get started on a program to develop better balance today.
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Little Longfellows
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Wayland's kindergarten grads,
with teachers Lyssa (left) and Bridget
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The Longfellow Children's Center is proud to be graduating its 12th pre-kindergarten class on May 27th! We have reached this milestone through the dedicated efforts of all our staff who work so hard to help children achieve a sense of self-confidence and accomplishment before we send them off to their various kindergarten programs. This year's class includes children from Sudbury, Wayland, Framingham and Princeton. They will gather with family and friends to celebrate this momentous occasion, along with their teachers, Lyssa McGrath and Bridget Mahoney. Good luck, class of 2011!
The Children's Center is winding down its school year to get ready for a fun-filled, very active summer camp season which begins on June 20th. We still have space available in our Camp Longfellow, Arts Camp and CIT Camp programs. We accommodate children ages 12 months to 14 years in our camps, and offer sports, swimming, tennis, arts, dance, martial arts and lots more. Our center provides care from 7:30 am until 6 pm daily through August 26th. Our brochures are available online at www.longfellowclubs.com or call us for more information at 508-358-0710
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Longfellow's Legendary Birthday Parties
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Need a fun, active and engaging place to have your child's next birthday party? At the Longfellow Children's Center and The Longfellow Club, we provide just that with many different options to choose from. Our talented, enthusiastic staff will do all the work and we provide all the components of a fabulous party, leaving you free to sit back and enjoy the fun (and take pictures, of course!)
At The Children's Center, we utilize our huge indoor playground with the "Amazing Maze" and treehouse structure for lots of active fun. Our Party Coordinators know lots of age-appropriate awesome games, and our staff does all of the set-up, clean-up and everything in between, including pizza, drinks, decorated paper goods and party favors.
At The Longfellow Club, kids can choose to swim in our heated, year-round pool and play games on the basketball floor. Parents may also combine the pool with the maze at the Children's Center for the best party ever. Consider us for your next party. Tell us you read about us in the newsletter, and the birthday child is free! Call us today at 508-358-0710 to schedule your child's next birthday celebration.
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Join us for an Open House Featuring YOGA FOR LIFE!
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Yoga for Life
Open House
A 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training and in-depth Study
Sunday, July 24 from 4-6pm at Longfellow Lumina
522 Boston Post Road (Rte. 20) Wayland
Contact Abby Schwab at abby@warpmail.net
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New Date Set for 11th Annual
Positive Spin for ALS Bike Ride - September 18th!
|  As many of you know, the annual Positive Spin for ALS Bike Ride scheduled for June 12 was postponed due to an unfavorable weather forecast. The new date has been set for Sunday, Sept. 18! Over the years the ride has raised over $700,000 for research and patient care for those afflicted with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). You can choose a 10, 25, 50, or 70 mile ride, all starting and ending at Longfellow with a cookout. The ride is in memory of Pete Farricker, Myke's brother, who passed away from ALS in 2001 at the age of 45. The picture to the left shows members of the 1982 Ultimate Frisbee World Championship Team that Pete was a member of, and that rides each year in Pete's memory. So come join us, get some exercise riding through the beautiful backroad foliage of MetroWest, have some fun, and contribute to others less fortunate than ourselves. Hope to see you there! |
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Longfellow Juniors Win
State High School Championships
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Longfellow juniors continue to have great success in high school tennis. Will Spector (who will be attending Brown University in the fall) pulled a rare double championships winning the Mass State Individual Championships and the Mass State Division III Boy's Team Championships playing for Weston High School that is coached by Longfellow's own George Conldon.
Needham junior, Aaron Revzin, did nearly as well as he won the Eastern MA South Division in the individual championships reaching the final four. Playing number one, Aaron's Needham High School boys team won the MA State Division I State Championships defeating the powerhouse of St John's 5-0. Other Longfellow juniors included #2 singles Aaron Segel, #3 singles Phile Weiner, and playing on the #1 doubles team, Matthew Bejian.
Nithila Asokaraj from Acton-Boxboro won the Mass State North Division individuals and reached the final four of the MA State Championships.
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Mesa Mei Wins New England Men's Open Championships
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Former Longfellow junior, Mesa Mei, recently won the New England Men's Open Sectional Championships at the Ocean Edge Resort on Cape Cod. Mesa is nineteen years old and has been working with Longfellow and Laury Hammel, his private coach, since he was nine years old. Seeded fourth, he was the surprise champion and cruised through the draw winning this prestigious event without losing a set.
An interesting part of this amazing accomplishment is that in the juniors Mesa had a long tradition of not playing well at the sectional championships. Although last year he placed second in the 18 and Under Championships, he had never won it. Now that he is out of the juniors, he took his tennis to a whole new level of excellence.
Mesa just completed his freshman year at Xaiver in Ohio which is a Division I school where he played #4 and finished with an excellent winning record.
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Did you know - if you refer a friend who joins Longfellow for an annual membership, then you get a free additional month added onto your membership? The more new members you refer who join, the more months you get FREE! Your friend just needs to mention your name when they join for you to get your free month. |
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| The Longfellow Purpose and Mission Statement |
 The Longfellow Purpose- To build a world where everyone's basic needs are met, and people experience love, happiness, and satisfaction.
- To create a model organization, through the development of successful health and recreation businesses, that works toward the fulfillment of our global vision.
The Longfellow Mission Statement
The Longfellow Clubs is a locally owned and independent business committed to the health and well being of our community, and provides extraordinary fitness, recreational, and educational programs for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
We honor all Longfellow stakeholders and appreciate all they do to make us the vibrant community we are. All management decisions consider the needs of Longfellow stakeholders, and it is our intention to:
- Love and care for our customer and to create a caring and compassionate culture committed to providing the highest level of customer service by exceeding expectations and saying yes if we can.
- Support every staff member in reaching their full potential as human beings - physically, mentally, and spiritually. We engage them in the management process and make every effort to pay a living wage with fair benefits to all staff members.
- Preserve our environment, minimize our carbon footprint, and join with others in our community to build a sustainable and just world.
- Work closely with individuals and nonprofit organizations to promote healthy, sustainable, and inclusive communities.
- Support the locally owned and independent business partners in our community and in our industry so that they can be financially successful and outstanding community citizens.
- Manage a profitable business that is a leader in our industry and provides a fair return to the owners and investors.
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