1. food and drink
2. barbecues and grilling

July 2015
Trudie Apelzin
The show must go on for this ice skater turned actress
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The Buzz
Summer is in full swing and so are the new summer programs!
Yoga enthusiasts are enjoying outdoor practices coupled with a
hike on the last Sunday of every month. Group bike rides leave
the DAC every Saturday morning. Families gather on the Ax
Billy Grill deck for BBQs every Saturday night. Make sure you
check out the events calendar so you aren’t missing out.
25 YEAR
Martha Ravits, Bruce Riddle
20 YEAR
Keith Davis, Diane Perlman,
David Montgomery, Laura Montgomery
10 YEAR
Karen McEntee, Stephan Thiede,
Akshay Gupta, Laurel Mccorkle-Diaz,
Stan Mayhew, Chris Hayward-Mayhew
5 YEAR
Brian Movalson, Katherine Movalson,
Daniel Hutton, Shanna Hutton,
Charlene Carter, Jeri Christian,
Daniel Fabian Alvizo, Colleen O’Connell,
Greg Ilg, Kevin Trezel, Candyce Steward,
Zonelle Kingsley-Martin
TEAM MEMBER OF THE MONTH
With two end of summer competitions, the Tag-Team Triathlon and DAC Open
Golf Tournament, it’s never too early to start training! The August 22 Triathlon
is open to individual competitors or teams of three. Take advantage of Cycle
classes, group bike rides, Lap Swimming 101 classes and open water swims in
preparation for this Club-wide event.
The 3rd Annual DAC Open Golf Tournament will be held on August 29 at
RiverRidge. Teams of two will play a scramble format, choosing the best of
the two shots to play from. Business are invited to sponsor holes. For more
information on hole sponsorships, contact me at extension 244. If your drive isn’t
up to par, it’s time to hit the driving range.
The club will be closed on Saturday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.
Take the day off from your regular workout and enjoy some sunshine, family and
fireworks. We wish everyone a happy and safe holiday.
We’ve had some recent internal promotions that I’m excited to share with you.
Congratulations to Tyler Haller and Carolyn Curran, who have joined our
Manager On Dut y team. They have been invaluable members of our reception
staff and we are happy to see them move up to MODs. Brenna Foerster has
been promoted to Front of the House serving manager. Brenna’s structure and
organization, along with her Food and Beverage background will make her a huge
asset to the Ax Billy Grill. Alicia Schupe will be taking over as the lead Manager
on Dut y, as well as helping out with corporate membership. Her talents will be
greatly appreciated in her new role. Last but not least, “Frankie” Gonzalez has
been promoted to Membership Representative. Frankie is loved and adored
by many throughout the club, and we feel he is the right person to help our
membership thrive. Congratulations to all!
Lastly, a reminder that the value of your membership is directly related to you
taking advantage of the programs and services we offer. Make the most of it!
Membership growth and usage drive the Club. As you use the Club more and
more, and introduce your friends and colleagues to the DAC experience, the
Club can grow and build and evolve in all the ways that we all want it to.
Frank Gonzalez
We’ll see you at the club!
Braden Thomas
Dedicated – Friendly – Positive Attitude
CLUB HOURS
Mon- Fri: 5 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sat/Sun: 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
The DAC will be closed on July 4.
The vinyl benches in the Family Changing Room & Junior Locker
Rooms are designed to double as diaper changing stations.
For a complete list of hours visit our website.
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Member in Motion:
Trudie Apelzin
“When we first joined, my daughter was only three, so we did things
like First Friday Family Night, kids’ camp, and swim lessons for several
years,” Trudie explained. Now they both workout seven days a week.
Of the many workouts Trudie enjoys, she does daily water aerobics and
hits the elliptical for 10 miles a day. Zumba and dance classes help keep
Trudie in shape for her other passion, theater.
Currently in her second term as President of the Actors Cabaret
Artistic Board, Trudie was introduced to theater through her daughter.
Ashley started acting when she was eight. As Ashley secured starring
roles in show after show, Trudie was content in her supporting role
-- getting Ashley to rehearsal, making costumes, etc. Eventually Stew
joined the cast, and it wasn’t long before Trudie took the stage herself,
making it a family affair.
California doesn’t exactly conjure images of scarves and ice skaters the
way winter in New York Cit y does, but it was Berkeley, California where
Trudie Apelzin grew up to become a professional ice skater.
After joining Holiday On Ice International, Gold Division, Trudie
embarked on a year-long tour of Europe. In a large group of 70 skaters,
she found herself one of only 15 Americans. The travel and distance
from home took its toll on Trudie over the course of the year. As the
group prepared for the next tour in South America, Trudie decided
that she was going to stay closer to home and coach skaters.
Although the tour continued on without her that year, she remained in
contact with the touring group. Just last year they had a reunion in Las
Vegas where all the tours came together. Not only did she reconnect
with her roommate from the Europe trip, skating legends like Brian
Boitano, Michelle Kwan and Scott Hamilton were in attendance.
“Michelle Kwan actually came up to me and said, ‘I love your arms,’”
Trudie beamed.
After the tour, Trudie coached for seven years in California until the
rink closed down. Her husband, Stew Apelzin, taught her how to use
the first Macintosh computer and she got a job in environmental health
and safet y at UC Berkeley. While working there, she joined an adult ice
skating club at Berkeley Iceland. She originally joined to work on her
ice dancing, but when they found out she could skate, they asked her to
take a teaching role in the club.
After the birth of their first daughter, Ashley, Trudie decided not to
go back to work. Their family moved to Eugene in 1994 when Stew,
a software engineer working in Silicon Valley, was offered a job at a
gaming company. Tired of the commute and the rat race, Stew and his
family packed up and headed north.
Not many Californians can say they grew up loving the Oregon Ducks,
but Trudie has been a life-long fan. Her father, Charles Laird, played
for the UO football team 1949-1953. The former linebacker and center
routinely traveled back to Eugene for alumni games with his family in
tow.
The same year they moved to Eugene, the Apelzins joined the DAC.
“My Realtor® told me it would be a great place to meet people, so I
bought the membership as an anniversary present for my husband.”
This year they will celebrate 30 years of marriage and 21 years of DAC
membership.
Trudie’s first show was A Christmas Carol 12 years ago, which,
coincidentally, they will be doing again this season. Over the years, she
has been in 20 shows.
“There are always mishaps in theater that you don’t talk about - quick
costume changes, mics that go out, forgotten entrances. You just try
to ad lib and go on with the show, no matter what happens.” It is
often said that life imitates art, and it’s never been truer for Trudie.
Wherever life takes her, the show always goes on.
Thank you, Trudie, for sharing your story. Actors Cabaret, across the street
from the DAC, presents six-eight shows a year. The next show, Big Fish,
opens July 10th. See Trudie in A Christmas Carol, opening in November.
Stop by the box office for ticket information.
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Recipe of the Month
Alex Lowe, Ax Billy Grill Kitchen Manager | chef@downtownac.com
Grilled Peaches
Ingredients:
3 fresh peaches
1 tbsp salt
1 cup walnut pieces 1 tbsp honey
3 scoops ice cream
Finish your backyard barbeque with a gourmet desert. After pulling
your dinner off the grill, throw on some peaches. While you are
enjoying dinner, they will be working their magic with the leftover
heat in the grill.
Directions:
Cut the peaches in half, discard the pits and lay them face down on
the grill. Use the top level of your grill, if you have one. Let them
roast for about 20 minutes, or until they are warm in the middle and
bursting with juice. Pull them off and place each peach on top of a
scoop of ice cream. Lightly salt the peaches. Drizzle honey and nuts
over the top. Enjoy.
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Why Shin Splints Happen and How to
Never Deal With Them Again
There are few things every runner agrees on. The best running shoe, the most
accurate GPS watch, and whether KT tape really works are all up for debate in
running communities. One thing all runners can all agree? Shin splints are the
absolute worst.
Studies suggest that up to 20 percent of runners experience shin splints, an
overuse injury technically known as media tibial stress syndrome, or MTSS.
There are two t ypes of shin splints: bone- and muscle-related.
Ninet y percent of shin splints stem from the shinbone, meaning the bone gets
sore from running or another impact-related activit y and starts to swell. If not
treated correctly, that stress injury can turn into a stress fracture, causing more
pain and requiring an even longer recovery period.
The other 10 percent of shin splints are caused by muscle-related issues. In this
instance, the muscle in the front of the leg (the tibialis anterior) starts to swell.
As the muscle engorges, the tendons around it become too tight, causing pain.
If you can (gently) apply pressure to your shinbone without a ton of pain, your
injury is likely muscle-related.
There are three major factors are at the root of shin splints. First there’s
the mechanics of your body: If your feet roll inward when you run (a.k.a.
underpronation) or you’re over-striding, extra unnecessary force could be
loaded onto your tibia bone, causing discomfort. Second, increasing how far or
how often you run too quickly can trigger the pain. Lastly, the lower your bone
densit y (which peaks at age 30), the greater your risk, and high BMI levels have
also been linked to shin splints.
One rule to always keep in mind: Never increase your mileage by more than 10
percent from the week before. For example, if you run a total of 10 miles one
week, add on 1 mile the next for a total of 11. On those runs, vary the surface
t ype so you aren’t always on asphalt. Try occasionally running on a bridle path
or grass to reduce the likelihood of overuse.
Being aware of any pain in your shins is another way to prevent long-term
distress, but it’s crucial to strengthen your lower legs and feet. Add footstrengthening exercises such as rolling out your arches over a lacrosse ball,
jumping in sand, and running barefoot to your routine.
Eccentric calf raises are also great. Stand on a f lat surface, holding onto
something for balance, and press up and balance on the balls of your feet.
Distribute your weight evenly between your first and second toes. Slowly lower
back down to your heels over a five-second count, aiming for your weight to land
on the outside of the back of your heels last. Do three sets of five to eight reps.
Work on ankle mobilit y several times a week too. Step one foot forward and
bend the front knee as far forward as it can go, without the heel lifting off the
ground. It’s OK to let your knee go over the angle of the ankle, since you won’t
be putting weight on it—it’s about mobilit y, not strength. Do 20 reps on each
side.
And (to add one more thing to the list) don’t neglect all-around strength
training. The stronger the glutes and core, the better position you’re in when
you run—and the less likely you are to get shin splints.
More at www.greatist.com
Move of the Month
Side Plank with Lower Leg Adduction
Darcie Hill, DAC Personal Trainer
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Start in an elevated side plank using something stable like a
bench. Your top leg should be on top of the bench and the lower
leg extending down to touch your foot to the f loor.
2. Bring your lower leg up to touch your foot to the bench.
3. Lower your leg back to the f loor lightly.
Complete 10 reps on each side.
TR AINER TIPS:
The more your top leg rests on the bench, the more pressure is
taken off your knee. As it gets easier, move farther away from the
bench. You can also try this move on the TR X.
Watch the Move of the Month in action on the DAC’s
YouTube page, www.youtube.com/user/Downtownac.
Contact Darcie if you would like to schedule a personal
training session.
Braden Thomas – Club Manager
ext. 244 . bthomas@downtownac.com
Cody Gilbert – Facilities
ext. 243 . cgilbert@downtownac.com
Ariana Hernandez – Programs & Events
ext. 251 . ahernandez@downtownac.com
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J U LY
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101 Cycle Class
Saturday, July 11, 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Don’t be afraid to shake up your fitness routine with
a new class. In our 30-minute 101 Cycle Class, the
instructor will go over the basics, gear and answer your
questions. Classes are complimentary. Following the
101 class is a 60 minute, regular cycle class.
MON Book Club Meeting
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Monday, July 13, 7:00 p.m.
Join the DAC book club for a discussion on The Good
Spy: The Life and Death of Robert Ames by Kai Bird
at 7:00 p.m. Make an evening of it and meet other
members for a non-sponsored dinner in the Ax Billy
Grill at 5:30 p.m.
THU Third Thursday Taste
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Thursday, July 16, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Ax Billy Grill
Take a break and head upstairs for some great drinks
and good company. Taste beer, wine and cocktails
from our newly expanded menu at Ax Billy Grill. Ages
21 and older.
SUN Last Sunday Yoga Hike
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Sunday, July 26, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m., Spencer’s Butte Park
On the last Sunday of every month, Kelly’s yoga class will
meet at the base of a trail. Enjoy a 45 minute outdoor yoga
session followed by a meditation hike. Members should
bring a mat and water bottle. Complimentary.
Fall Conditioning Camp
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July 27- 30, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
It’s dead week and your high school athlete is prohibited
from practicing as a team. DAC Personal Trainer Eikeem
will keep them active and on track for success. Sign-up at
the back desk. Cost: $100 per person.
WED Themed Cycle Class
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Wednesday, July 29, 7:00 - 8:00 a.m., Cycle Studio
Lose yourself in the throwbacks, mashups and guilty
pleasures of our themed cycle classes. This month’s theme
is Music of the World. Complimentary.
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WEEKLY
SUMMER IN THE CITY KIDS’ CAMP
Camp is a unique program with art, sports, outdoor activities, games,
daily swimming and field trips. Field trips include Splash, Skate World,
Autzen and more! Pick up a brochure and registration at the back desk.
June - September • Cost: $50 per day, $250 per week
TWILIGHT BOOT CAMP
Once the temperature cools, join us for an evening outdoor boot camp.
Taught by DAC Trainer Sandra, this program features body weight
exercises, requiring only a water bottle. Sign-up at the back desk.
Tuesdays • 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. • Cost: $65 per month
OPEN WATER SWIMS
Join Robin and the Masters group for open water swims at local
parks. Locations vary based on water levels. A carpool is available for
members to travel together. More information at the back desk.
Saturdays • 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. • Complimentary
GROUP BIKE RIDES
Meet in front of the DAC and ride out with our group. 1st Saturday family friendly ride, 8 mi. 2nd Saturday - easy river ride, 12.5 mi. 3rd
Saturday - long loop, 26 mi. 4th Saturday - difficult climb, 15 mi.
Saturdays • 9:30 a.m. • Complimentary
SATURDAY NIGHT BBQS
At the top of the DAC, enjoy an unparalleled view of Eugene and a BBQ
with hamburgers, hotdogs, rotating sides, beer/wine specials, and an
ice cream buffet. Grab your friends and family for a relaxing summer
night on the deck.
Saturdays • 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. • $12.50 per person
START TRAINING NOW
TAG-TEAM TRIATHLON
Swim, ride and run through the DAC. Compete as an individual or pick
your strength and get two team members to join you for this familyfriendly competition. Sign-up at the back desk.
Saturday, August 22 • Cost: $45 per team
DAC OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT
Two-player scramble. Entry fees include 18-holes of golf, range balls,
golf cart, catered lunch, contest prizes, raffle prizes and a chance to
have your name engraved on the DAC Open Trophy.
Saturday, August 29 • Cost: $70 per player, $140 per team
AX BILLY GRILL
SATURDAY BBQS
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
hAMBURGERS
HOT DOGS
VEGGIE KEBABS
ROTATING SIDES
ICE CREAM Bar
Beer & Wine specials
$12.50
PER PERSON
JOIN US ON THE DECK EVERY SATURDAY