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Longfellow Life
Our Monthly Newsletter
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A Letter from Longfellow's President  |
Dear Members and Friends,
The management and staff of Longfellow wish everyone a Happy New Year! We hope you have a clear and inspiring set of goals that will serve as your North Star as you go through the days of 2013. Longfellow exists to support our members in achieving your health and fitness goals. Our staff is there for you to: - Answer any fitness or health-related questions you might have
- Offer programs that will take your health and fitness level to a new level
- Assist you in setting challenging and practical goals for 2013
- Support you emotionally and mentally to do what it takes to achieve optimum health and fitness
This newsletter shares only a few of the programs available to you that will bring you life-long health, as well as much joy and happiness. We're also excited to bring back the Longfellow Service Star of the Month Award--our staff acknowledgement program. Longfellow is fortunate to have so many dynamic and caring people who work to Wow our members every day and in every way possible. We encourage you to congratulate Orlando when you see him around the club! Laury Hammel, President 
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It Takes a Team to Reach Your Optimum Fitness!
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 Longfellow has been designing fitness programs for over 30 years and if we've learned one thing about how people succeed in getting fit, it is this: If you want to achieve your optimum fitness, you need a coach or trainer to design your workout routines and to guide and motivate you. Study after study proves this statement to be true. It's obviously true for elite athletes (just watch the Australian Tennis Open to see the results of their team of trainers) and why should it be any different for you--your health deserves world-class support and training. Longfellow has assembled a dynamic team of professionals committed to bringing lifelong health and transformation to our members. Below are three terrific ways that you can create your own team to help you keep your New Year's resolutions, and to accomplish your health and fitness goals.
Fitness Consultation
To help get your New Year started off right, Longfellow has started a new program to keep you on track and help chart your progress throughout the year! The Fitness Consultation Program is a new, fun, and informative program to help you see the best results possible for 2013 and beyond.
The program features a one-on-one meeting with a fitness professional four times a year for review, assessment, and suggestions for your current workout routine so that you can see maximum results! The Fitness Consultations also inform you about different activities in the club you might not know exist, including Personal Training, Nutrition, Informative Seminars, Free Classes and other Special Programs.
Personal Training
If you look around you will notice that every day more and more members and staff are working with a Personal Trainer--and for many good reasons. Here are just a few of the many benefits to hiring a personal trainer:
- A customized fitness program designed specifically for your need
- A trainer that can serve as a problem-solver and listener with the inevitable life challenges that arise
- Motivation and one more reason to help you adhere to your workout routine and your New Year's resolutions
Longfellow has many excellent certified Personal Trainers who have been trained in the latest and most effective ways to train folks of all ages, genders, body types, and levels of fitness. If you've never experienced a set of personal training sessions, now may be the right time.
Small Group Training Many folks find small group training to be exactly what the doctor ordered to take your fitness to the next level. Longfellow has several small group training programs available including:
- Fitt Club
- TRX
- Kettlebell Group Training
All of these small group training programs have the following benefits:
- They are fun and the time flies!
- You will get fitter faster
- A great way to make friends and push each other to new levels of fitness
Participating in any of the above programs are less expensive than you might imagine. Please speak with a membership representative, a personal trainer, or one of our Fitness Consultants to find out more about these exciting programs.
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Service Star of the Month - Orlando Duarte!
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Orlando Duarte Service Star of the Month
with Longfellow owners Myke Farricker (l)
and Laury Hammel (r)
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Congratulations to Orlando Duarte for being honored as the first Longfellow Wayland Service Star of the Month in the Twenty-First Century! And we can't think of any staff member more deserving. For example, Orlando is always there with...
- A smile and a helping hand :-)
- A solution to every problem - Woo Hoo!
- A kind word to anyone and everyone
- A willingness to do whatever it takes to make Longfellow Sparkle!
Everyone who knows Orlando knows he is all about doing the best job possible, and goes the extra mile whenever he can.
Orlando has been a member of the Longfellow staff for 12+ years, He was born in Brazil and has 4 daughters and 8 grand children, who all are the love of his life. He came to America in 2000, bringing his wife and three younger daughters - his eldest daughter was married, living in Brazil, and came to America two years later. Orlando's wife, Nede, is the cousin of Valerio Neto, who was the head of the Longfellow construction crew in 2000. Orlando started at Longfellow by helping to put up the tennis bubble, and immediately afterwards he joined the Longfellow construction crew. Later he moved on to being in charge of the daytime cleaning. Orlando loves to fish in the summer, and dote on his 8 grandchildren. He has a special tie with Myke Farricker, as they share the same birthday, January 17th. Orlando says the three most important things in his life are God, family, and Longfellow, and he feels he is with his other family when he is at Longfellow.
Check out these testimonial raves...
"Orlando is always there if I need something fixed or even just there to help me with whatever I am cleaning. He is such a good hearted person that I want to go out of my way to help him anyway I can. We can all count on him in every situation!" - Group Exercise Director Teresa Newton-Moineau
"As a club member, I can honestly say that Orlando works tirelessly for the benefit of all the members of The Longfellow Club. He works behind the scenes, and many of the members have no idea of what an asset he is to our club." - member Whit Bond
Longfellow is blessed to have such a fine gentleman and great worker, and we couldn't be happier to honor him with the inaugural Service Star of the Month. He is a noteworthy recipient and he sets a high standard of excellence and kindness for all Longfellow employees to strive to emulate.
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Group Exercise News
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SMALL GROUP PERSONAL TRAINING - February 4 - March 3, 2013
(no classes the week of school vacation - February 18th - 22nd)
Small group training is a great complement to what you're already doing to help boost your workouts & help reach your goals! It's more personalized attention, better focus on your needs, and allows you to make new friends & workout partners! These small groups help you stick to your workouts and plow right through those excuses!!
INTRODUCTORY PRICE for 3 week session is $45!!! These are 55 minute classes.
TRX GROUP CLASS TIMES 
Wednesdays 8:30 am with Monique
Thursdays at 9 am with Sharman
FITT CLUB GROUP CLASS TIMES
Mondays 6:15 pm with Teresa
Fridays 7:45 am with Sharman
Saturdays 12 noon with Sharman
Sunday at 12 noon with Teresa
KETTLEBELL GROUP TRAINING
- Thursdays, February 7th to the 28th
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Sign up and learn the Kettlebells with
Master Trainer Dave Gordon
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We are offering KETTLEBELL training with our Master Trainer DAVE GORDON on Thursdays at 8 - 9 am. Dave is a KETTLEBELL expert, & you will learn how to use them correctly & effectively. Class can only hold 4-5 people. PRE-REGISTER at the front desk. $100 per session
FIT BUCKS GAME- This fun and challenging game started Monday, January 7 with 100 members playing between Lumina & Longfellow. Earn FIT BUCKS for all the activities you take part in at Longfellow & Lumina and record them on your sheet. Game ends March 17. FIT BUCKS will be rewarded after which can be put towards prizes and an auction for prizes!
If you are looking for a more powerful yoga class, try Nathan's HOT POWER YOGA class on Wednesdays at 6:30-8 pm at Lumina. It's a vinyasa flow & challenging!
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Tennis News
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10 and under sectionals.........Longfellow hosted the first 10 and under sectional tournament ever in New England! Congrats to Walker Oberg who won the boys and Allie Yi, runner up in the girls tournament! Other Longfellow
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shawnzrossi on Flickr
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players were Girls: Emily Dhaby (5th place), Kim Fenton, Iris Lu and Anna Kovarzian. For the boys: Marco Pinelli (5th place), Noah Lee (6th place), Harrison Colomb, and Miles Jensen. The next 10 and under tournament will take place February 2nd.
Junior Team Tennis..........10's Team Tennis starts this week at Natick Racket Club! If you are interested in playing team tennis with Longfellow, please contact Jamey Finchum at the Zip Zone (508) 358-9675 or at jamey@zipzonetennis.com.
8 and under tournament...........On January 19th, Longfellow will host an 8yrs and under Tournament at Zip Zone, and players have already signed up! If you are interested, please call Tennis Director Phil Parrish at (508) 358-7355.
Tennis and a Movie...............Come join us for our most popular Zip Program! Tennis and a Movie on the January 26th. ParaNormal is the movie. To sign up for our Tennis and a Movie, please call the Zip Zone at 508-358-9675.
Flex League Winners!
Ladies Even/Weekend
A1 Connie Walsh
B1 Svetlana Jorsrtad
B2 M J Waite
Ladies Daytime
A Tie Joanne Cantara and Sally Kaitz
B1 Kathleen Radar
B2 Elizabeth Curtin
Men
A Kevin Lew
A1 Red Jake Xai
B1 Red Alan Brazier
B1 Blue Craig Forman
B2 Joe Libbin
B3 Vernon Gray
Congrats to..........Two Longfellow Teams going to USTA Tri-level Sectional Tournament in January.
4.0 Men - Andre Niemierko, Derek Zurn and Steve Plumb
3.5 Ladies - Lorie Gochenour, Pat Stonemetz, Nancy Donaldson and Deb Chan
Each team won their district flight and were invited to the Sectionals. If they win at Sectionals, they can go onto Nationals.
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Myth Busters: Water Exercise Edition
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 Some believe there are many obstacles to getting in the pool. Let's clear up some of these myths so that you can make the pool part of your healthy 2013!
I can't swim.
Our buoyancy belts will keep you afloat. We have shallow water classes too.
I'm allergic to chlorine.
Our pool has a salt water chlorination system, which is much easier on the eyes, nose, skin, and clothes.
I can't lose weight in the pool.
Energy expended = calories burned, no matter where you workout.
 Water exercise is too easy.
All levels of ability can get a great workout in the water. The resistance you create in the water determines the level of the workout. You can work at a hard, moderate or light pace - whatever your needs are for that day.
I can't keep up.
Our classes are designed to accommodate all levels of ability. Come at the time that is convenient for you. Our professional staff will coach you through the workout.
It takes longer to get ready.
It's about the same as a non-water workout. Most people take a shower after they workout on land or in the water.
It's not appealing in the winter.
Our pool is kept at a pleasant 83 degrees. When you are moving, the water is a place to warm up when feeling cold. After class, you can enjoy the hot tub!
I don't have a full hour.
Our policy is flexible. If you are running late, it's easy to warm up independently and then join the group. If you need to leave early, just save a few minutes to cool down and stretch.
I'm not injured.
Water exercise is great for injury PREVENTION. Water exercise classes and Aqua Physical Therapy have different, but complimentary goals.
I'm training for the marathon/tennis tournament, I need to maximize my time on land.
Water exercise is part of maximizing your time. It includes cardiovascular, muscle strengthening and flexibility done SIMULTANEOUSLY.
I really love to workout to music.
Look on the schedule for our special classes set to great music.
I don't like the water.
Sometimes it takes 3-4 classes (or more) to acclimate a person. Remember, getting into the pool will help decrease injuries and increase the capacity to do the things you love to do on land. Make it a goal for 2013!
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Little Longfellows News
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 Winter is here!
At the Longfellow Children's Center, we try our best to keep active, healthy and fit, no matter what the season brings. Teresa Newton-Moineau, Fitness Guru from The Longfellow Club, works with us to find fun ways to keep moving when it is too cold to go outside.
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Teresa Newton-Moineau
keeps the kids moving!
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We learn lots of aerobic moves that help our hearts, which is in keeping with our February heart health curriculum. Our awesome lunch menu reflects our healthy body program, too! Every day we eat fresh fruits and vegetables, along with muscle building protein like eggs, chicken and Barilla Plus pasta with turkey meatballs. Each week we do cooking classes where we learn how to make fun, nutritious snacks, too.
All of our programs, including our infant/toddler and preschool daycare, and our after school program for school-age children, emphasize fitness and healthy eating. For more information call us at 508-358-0710. Winter never gets US down!
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Nutrition News
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 January is the perfect time to discuss nutritional goals and dreams. Take on the challenge of including a fruit or vegetable with every meal, including breakfast. For some, it seems easy;
for others, impossible. Whatever group you're in, the biggest challenge is consistency. Even for those of us who love fruits and vegetables, it's hard to achieve this at every meal, every day. Short cuts that count:
Lettuce and tomato on a sandwich
Spinach and mushrooms mixed in an omelet or served in an egg sandwich
Grab and go with a banana or apple when you don't have time for breakfast
Steamers frozen vegetables - they taste almost fresh
Onions and peppers on top of pizza or on a burger
 Carrots and dip (try Bolthouse Farms Ranch salad dressing for a quick and easy dip that the whole family will enjoy)
Pop in some grape or cherry tomatoes while preparing a meal
Roast a big tray of vegetables in advance and pull them from a storage container in your refrigerator
Strawberries dipped in chocolate as a "fun" way to eat fruit
Apple sauce or fruit cups
1-3 pieces of dried fruit
Peanut butter and raisins or a banana
A Living In balance group favorite "funky" mix: peanut butter and baby spinach sandwich-it tastes like Thai food!!!
Let us know how it goes. HAPPY 2013!!!
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Youth Fitness
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KIDS YOGA - On Wednesdays from 4:00 - 4:45 pm for kids age 7-12 starting January 9 - February 13. Carol Kagan is our kids yoga teacher who has been teaching kids yoga for over 12 years. This class is held at LUMINA. PRE-SIGN-UP at LUMINA. Call 508-358-6022 for more info. Minimum of 6 kids needed to hold the class. $90 per session for members/$120 for non-members.
 MIDDLE SCHOOL FITNESS CLASS - On Mondays from 4-5 pm, a fitness class for middle school kids will be held. Ages are 10 -14. Learn how to use the cardio equipment, Keiser machines, dumbbells, tubing, resist-a-balls, medicine balls & more! Kathy Ney will be teaching the class. Minimum to start is 4 people. PRE-SIGN UP at the front desk. $60 per session for members/$90 for non-members.
TRIFECTA CLASS - Thursdays from 4-5 pm starting January 3 - February 14. Come and play floor hockey, basketball, soccer and sometimes dodge ball for ages 8-11! It is 20 minutes of each sport. Looking for more kids to come play! PRE-SIGN UP at the front desk at Longfellow. $70 Members/$105 Non-members. Contact Teresa for more info at x317
HS BOYS CONDITIONING - Mondays & Fridays from 3:15-4:30 pm, strength training, cardio conditioning, core & flexibility training. Wednesdays 1:30-3 pm is GAME day! Floor hockey, basketball & soccer! $15 per class, $45 per week. Register at the front desk.
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Aquatics News
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 Winter is a great time at the pool! We have a new swim lesson session that started January 7th which will run for 10 weeks. We still have room in many classes. Our teachers are Red Cross certified Water Safety Instructors with experience in teaching all ages and abilities. Our classes range from pre-school to evening endurance programs for teens. These classes are a great way to have fun and get exercise during the winter months! We are offering many Red Cross Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor classes to get ready for summer employment. Don't wait until the last minute! We have a new competition at the pool - 70 miles of swimming and 70 hours of land exercise before the bubble comes down in May - sign up on the board and start logging your miles. Just a little friendly competition to keep you motivated! As snow falls and the temperature drops outside, there is no better place than our 83 degree pool and 104 degree hot tub - come join a program or just come relax. Call Cordelia at 508-358-7355 x 238, or e-mail longfellowswim@gmail.com for more information on any of our programs. See you at the pool!
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Longfellow Supports the
Sportsmen's Tennis and Enrichment Center
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(l-r) Laury, Janet Khaemba, Delroy Allen, Eric and Jessica Westcott, and junior tennis parents, Bisi and Colls Oloko
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Longfellow was well-represented at the Annual Sportsmen's Tennis and Enrichment Center Gala that succeeded in raising over $90,000 for programs working with inner city children. This was a heart-warming event with over 700 people in attendance. Laury Hammel and Longfellow have been working with this fine community institution for over 40 years, and Laury served as the pro bono Executive Director from 1997-2002. For more information about this great organization, go to SportsmensTennisClub.org.
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Pickleball is Catching On!
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 The awesome and healthy sport of PICKLEBALL is growing at Longfellow! Come play on our indoor courts at the Zip Zone Tennis Center in Wayland. The sport is a fusion of the coolest components of Ping Pong and Tennis, and is a great and fun way to get moving. Bring your family and friends, and we'll teach you how to play! With our growing attendance and great courts, Longfellow is quickly becoming New England's Go-To destination for PICKLEBALL!
Times for Pickleball are as follows:
Mondays 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Wednesdays 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Thursdays 11:00am - 1:00pm (NEW!)
Fridays 10:00am - 12:00 noon
Cost is $7.00 per person for Members / $10.00 for non.
For more information, ask for Dick Gellis at 508-358-7355.
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Thank you Holly!
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We would like to thank Holly Osler for her 22 years of great service! Holly spent that time as our Natick Racquet Club's amazing adult program director.
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A "going away" party was given to Holly at the Racquet Club Friday, January 11th to commemorate her long service with The Longfellow Clubs.
Holly started at Natick in 1991 when there were very few programs offered. She started the women's Grand Prix doubles play groups, and that program has since evolved into three mornings a week and comprises over 80 women. She also started many other special programs at the club such as men's drills, women's member guest round robins, singles flex leagues, adult clinics, mixed doubles, as well as other special events.
She was also instrumental with the organization of DBH teams, CMITA teams, and USTA teams at the Natick and Longfellow.
Holly is a high level tennis player in her own right and for many years played on the Division I DBH team at Natick, and represented one of New England's teams in the Senior Women's Intersectional Team Championships one year.
Holly and her family are moving to Florida, and she is looking forward to having more time to spend playing tennis and golf, and enjoying the warm weather.
We thank her for the legacy she leaves at Natick, and wish her the best for the future!
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Want to Spread the Word?
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 Are you involved in a local fundraising or other special event? Members of the Longfellow family are always involved in one or another awesome benefit or cool activity. Let all your Longfellow friends know what you're doing out there to make the world a better place. We'd like to promote your good cause by including a photo and information about the event in our Member Newsletter and Social Media. Please contact Bev Baker at 508 358 7355 or email baker.longfellowtennis@gmail.com. Thanks!
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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 |
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The Longfellow Purpose, Mission Statement, and Core Values
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 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.
The Longfellow Core Values Mandala
We work to support the Longfellow Purpose and Mission Statement, embody the Longfellow Core Values, and lead by example as we:
- Wow our members every day with extraordinary Customer Service
- Foster a caring and inclusive Longfellow Community and treat others with Respect and Dignity
- Create experiences that result in life-long Health and Transformation
- Contribute to our Community and our environment
- Express Appreciation with affirming words and deeds
- Make Longfellow Sparkle
- Share what we Know and Seek to learn more
- Deliver Happiness and have fun doing it
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