Inside this Issue Black Friday Sale Boys 18s Level 6 Sectional Championship Holiday Gift Drive Junior Development Stroke Clinic November|December 2014 www.oxfordathleticclub.com become members of the wright club wexford, Beaver, & amBridge think right, click wright 724-935-4646 wrightcars.com Staff 724.933.1911 General Manager of Club Operations Dan Griffin, ext. 4105 dgriffin@oxfordathleticclub.com Director of Club Administration Service Center & Pro Shop Director Steve Hansen, ext. 4127 shansen@oxfordathleticclub.com Business Director Beth Yankel, ext. 4109 byankel@oxfordathleticclub.com Membership Manager Bridgette Lewis, ext. 4103 bmlewis@oxfordathleticclub.com Aquatics Director Carla Likar, ext. 4102 clikar@oxfordathleticclub.com Head Tennis Professional David Dilettuso, ext. 4146 ddilettuso@oxfordathleticclub.com Operations Director Frank Stango, ext. 4149 fstango@oxfordathleticclub.com Fitness and Wellness Director Jackie Frederick, ext. 4140 jfrederick@oxfordathleticclub.com Mind-Body Manager and Personal Training Administrator Nicole Rogos, ext. 4123 nrogos@oxfordathleticclub.com Table of Contents Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Dear Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Club News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Adult Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Youth Fitness|Kid Zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Shake Shoppe|The Cabana Bar|Gràzie Restaurant & Event Center. . . . 10 Aquatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Tennis|Racquetball|Squash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 Izzazu Salon & Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Group Fitness Manager Pam Daugherty, ext. 4108 pdaugherty@oxfordathleticclub.com Winter Weather Policy for Group Fitness Classes Kid Zone Director Penny Rihn, ext. 4111 prihn@oxfordathleticclub.com Tennis Programming Coordinator Sally Gibson, ext. 4145 sgibson@oxfordathleticclub.com Personal Training and Fitness Floor/YAZ Manager Ross Venturi, ext. 4142 rventuri@oxfordathleticclub.com The safety of our members and staff is important to us! We highly recommend calling the club one hour prior to attending a group fitness class. Sometimes we need to cancel due to inclement weather. Department Email Address admin@oxfordathleticclub.com aquatics@oxfordathleticclub.com bdays@oxfordathleticclub.com groupfitness@oxfordathleticclub.com memberservices@oxfordathleticclub.com nutrition@oxfordathleticclub.com personaltraining@oxfordathleticclub.com pilates@oxfordathleticclub.com yoga@oxfordathleticclub.com Early Morning Classes: Whenever possible, a decision will be made the evening prior if we will hold the 5:45am, 6am, and 7:15am classes*. November|December 2014 Inclement weather procedures: *Registration for Spinning and Bodypump class will enable our staff to contact you about any potential cancellations. Mid-Morning and Evening Classes: Determined up to 1 to 1½ hours before the class starts. We will also make every attempt to post class cancellation notices on our Blog and Facebook pages. www.oxfordathleticclub.com/blog www.facebook.com/pages/Oxford-Athletic-Club-Wexford/100842436671882 1www.oxfordathleticclub.com|724.933.1911 Dear Members Breaking Through Weight Loss Plateaus You’re doing everything right, sticking with your tried-and-true food and exercise routine, which works for weeks, and, all of the sudden … nothing. You step on the scale every morning for days, even weeks, in a row, hoping for a little numerical encouragement, but your weight won’t budge. Weight-loss plateaus can happen for a number of reasons, a common one being that you aren’t actually sticking with the same routine that initially lowered your weight or body fat level. You may be eating more calories than you were initially because you’re perpetually hungry, or because it takes time and effort to monitor your daily food intake, and that gets old fast. Often, when you begin a new plan, you’re willing to go to great lengths to stick to your exercise routine and calorie budget. If your calorie intake creeps upward, your weight-loss pace will most definitely slow, or perhaps even come to a halt. If you hit a plateau within the first month or two of starting a diet, an unintentional increase in your food intake, (especially processed carbohydrates and sugar), are a likely cause. So, keep a constant, watchful eye on portions and continue to monitor calorie intake. But what if you truly are maintaining the same diet and fitness plan, just as strictly as on day one, and the scale still reaches a standstill? If this sounds like you, it is possible that your plateau is due to changes in your metabolism. How Your Metabolism Can Work Against You There’s no question your metabolism slows as you lose weight. As your body size decreases, you use fewer calories in everyday activities, so your caloric needs drop. For example, a 160-pound dieter who loses 20 pounds requires at least 150 fewer daily calories. If you continue eating the same number of calories, your body gradually uses fewer and fewer every day, you may hit a plateau, often around the 4- to 6-month mark. Unfortunately, the science of weight loss gets even more discouraging. Many studies show calorie requirements decline even more than predicted by a decrease in body size, both during and long after weight loss. According to some research, if you drop more than 10 percent of your body weight, you may receive 200 to 500 fewer calories at this new, lower weight than someone who has always been at that weight. Experts refer to this phenomenon as “metabolic adaptation,” and it may very well be one of the major reasons it’s so easy to plateau … and, so easy to gain back weight during maintenance. Recent studies using very precise methods show that the biggest decline in metabolism during and after weight loss results from a drop in calories burned during physical activity, not a decrease in resting metabolism (the calories your body burns for essential life activities like breathing and November|December 2014 pumping blood). This decline in calories burned during physical activity can occur even if you exercise regularly. It may result in part because your muscles start to work more efficiently, (so they use fewer calories to do the same activities), and in part because your body compensates by reducing spontaneous movement, like fidgeting. How to Move Past, (or Avoid) a Plateau That’s a whole lot of information, calorie math, and scientific jargon, but the bottom line is: If you’re looking to get past a plateau, or avoid regaining weight you’ve worked so hard to lose, exercise, (especially weight training), is absolutely key! Adding extra minutes to your workout and increasing your calorie burn from exercise, you can work to offset the natural decline in metabolism — and specifically, calories burned during physical activity — that comes along with weight loss. Exercising while dieting also helps you lose more weight as fat and less as muscle, which may to help to blunt the decline in your metabolic rate. Lastly, ramping up your exercise spares you from having to eat even fewer calories as you trim down and your calorie requirements fall. You can’t get there overnight, and that’s completely fine. Try adding five or ten minutes to your current sessions, when the scale stalls, or change the relative intensity to a higher notch. Last, but certainly, not least, have your body fat measured by one of our certified personal trainers. Sometimes, you can lose fat and gain muscle, (both good for reducing inches), and not get the positive reinforcement from your scale. Trying to lose weight without knowing your true body fat level is like trying to map out a trip without a “Start Point”. Get tested, get moving, and start losing! Good Luck and keep those questions coming! Dan Griffin General Manager American College of Sports Medicine Certified Dan is available to speak on Health and Wellness topics at your company meetings at no cost. Contact: Dan Griffin, ext. 4105 or dgriffin@oxfordathleticclub.com 2www.oxfordathleticclub.com|724.933.1911 Club News Oxford Cares Members Have Asked Steve Hansen Beth Yankel ext. 4109 or byankel@ oxfordathleticclub.com ext. 4127 or shansen@oxfordathleticclub.com Q. How can I rent a permanent locker so I don’t have to get a key at the front desk every time I come to the Club? A. We have a very limited number of permanent lockers available. There is a substantial waiting list for full lockers, but we do have half lockers available for monthly rental. Contact Penny Kane at ext. 4107 or pkane@oxfordathleticclub.com. Q. How can my company qualify for a corporate discount? A. We offer corporate discounts based on the number of employees who become members. The substantial discounts start at about 20 memberships from an employer. To qualify, we require that a company allow us to contact their employees periodically to make them aware of the offer. This could be a forwarded email, an onsite visit from one of our membership advisors, or an internal employee website. If your company might qualify, please contact one of our membership advisors, ext. 1. Help us support 330 local children receive a holiday gift this year! Holiday gift tags are available at the Pro Shop. Please return unwrapped gift/tag taped to the top by December 3, 2014. Since many children at the same households receive gifts from this program, we ask that gifts be of a $25 value and no higher. This will ensure children receive an equal value gift. Glade Run residents age 8-18 years old receive 30 gifts and 300 gifts to Salvation Army. Together we will make sure every child on our list receives a gift this holiday season! Ask the Therapist Allegheny Chesapeake Physical Therapy at Oxford Athletic Club 724.935.3340 • wxclinic@aandc.com Q. About four weeks ago, my son collided with another player during a soccer game. He was seen immediately by his pediatrician and diagnosed with a concussion. He continues to have slight headaches and difficulty balancing. Do physical therapists treat concussions? Depending on your son’s age, he may have undergone ImPACT baseline and post-concussion testing. This will help monitor the severity of concussion as well as the healing progress. A. The first course of treatment for concussions is rest. However, “rest” does not cure all concussions. If symptoms persist for more than four weeks, physical therapy is an appropriate intervention. 80% of concussions will resolve on their own; while the other 20% need physical therapy concussion management. If your son is still suffering from concussion symptoms, please give us a call to schedule an initial evaluation. Both, Dr. Scott Colombo and Dr. Tricia Patsilevas are doctors of physical therapy and trained in concussion management. Physical therapy concussion management consists of Vestibular Therapy and Exertion Therapy. Vestibular therapy will address symptoms such as dizziness, vision issues, motion discomfort, height phobia and any balance deficits. Exertion therapy will ensure that your son can safely return to his pre-concussion level of physical activity. Allegheny Chesapeake Physical Therapy is located on the second floor of the Oxford Athletic Club. November|December 2014 Scott Colombo Clinical Director Tricia Patsilevas Physical Therapist 3www.oxfordathleticclub.com|724.933.1911 Adult Fitness Benefits of Pilates for Overall Tennis Performance If you are looking for ways to improve your tennis game, consider Pilates training. To improve, players need a program that can correct muscle imbalances, strengthen essential core, and stabilizer muscles and prevent injury. With its focus on core strength, flexibility, stability, and balance; Pilates is a great tool for enhancing tennis performance. Nicole Rogos ext. 4123 or nrogos@oxfordathleticclub.com. Strong tennis strokes require strength, balance, and focus which all come from a strong core. A strong core supports your spine and improves your balance. If your core muscles are weak, your body will move inefficiently and tire more quickly as other muscles have to pick up the slack. Tennis is by nature “one-sided,” adding excess stress on the dominant side of your body. As a result, muscular imbalances are present causing one side of the body to be tighter and stronger and another weaker and looser. This imbalance can lead to injuries of the shoulders, back and elbows. Benefit of Pilates training: • Increase core strength to improve stroke power • Improve your balance, control for quick reaction, and directional changes • Strengthen your shoulders and arms to improve stroke velocity • Increases racquet head speed Tennis requires agility, balance, large range of motion, power, stamina, and endurance. You must be able to fully extend your arm over your head to contact the ball and hit it with maximum force and control. This extreme range of motion requires considerable flexibility and power that is required to produce a strong serve. Few Reps with Pilates Training Why do we do fewer repetitions in a Pilates class than other forms of fitness training? Joseph Pilates spoke on the topic of doing fewer repetitions as opposed to the larger amount of repetitions done elsewhere in fitness. He has been quoted saying, “Contrology is not a fatiguing system of dull, boring, abhorred exercises repeated daily ad nauseum…….Always keep your mind wholly concentrated on the purpose of the exercises as you perform them.” • Improves flexibility and stability to control shots • Improves muscle control to prevent overuse injuries • Increases upper and lower body strength and endurance Nicole Rogos ext. 4123 or nrogos@oxfordathleticclub.com. In Pilates we seldom use the term “set.” We refer to the “sets” as sequences or series to group exercises. Each can be done back to back to resemble high repetition, but only if the individual can hold the correct alignment and have the proper muscular endurance and focus. The demand of the exercise should be the mind and not the body. If it is not coming from the mind, then it is just movement. It is very hard to maintain a strong focus while using the concentration and awareness that Pilates demands. When an exercise is performed using imagery, it helps that individual to connect to the exercise on a different level. Just as marathons and ultra marathons are physically challenging, the mental demands of these activities are even more so. When Pilates gets more advanced, the concentration is more involved and important. After five repetitions, the execution lacks precision, flow, efficiency, and every other Pilates Principle. November|December 2014 4www.oxfordathleticclub.com|724.933.1911 Adult Fitness Are You Satisfied with Your Results? Jackie Frederick ext. 4140 or jfrederick@oxfordathleticclub.com. We tend to be creatures of habit. When that happens, it may be detrimental to achieving fitness gains. Any form of regular physical activity is a good thing and better than inactivity. However, when it comes to getting results from your exercise program, staying with a routine for a long period of time may actually work against you. All of our bodies will go through a general adaptation process when beginning an exercise program. First, there is the initial “alarm phase” your body experiences for the first one to three weeks. This is when the body recognizes a new stimulus is being applied. Next, we go through an adaptation phase of four to 16 weeks as your body adapts to the stimulus and becomes more efficient at tolerating it. Finally, when you have been working on your exercise routine for 12 to 16 weeks, your body reaches what is called the “exhaustion phase”, where stimulus no longer has a significant effect. Do you remember when the first few workouts of a new exercise program felt extremely tough and left you feeling sore? You probably noticed when you continued with the program your body adapted to the stimulus and eventually the exercises became a little easier. The physiology of the human body is highly adaptable to any exercise stimulus placed on it in an appropriately challenging manner. If an exercise routine is too intense or increases in difficulty too rapidly, you put yourself at risk of getting injured. On the other hand, doing the same thing over and over again could lead to a plateau where no more physiological changes will occur. If you begin to feel like exercise is more of a chore than fun, it may be time to rethink your routine. Perhaps thinking of your exercise as “play time” can infuse your workout routine with fun and make your workouts enjoyable again. Try out a different class at the club – challenge your body and mind at the same time! You start to feel “bored” and look for other things to do during your day to avoid going to the club. If you find yourself scheduling other activities and no longer “have time to workout,” it may be because your workout routine has become boring. A simple solution would be to try out new equipment the next time you come to the club. For instance, if you normally use machines try using our free weights. If you normally use free weights, then try out a bodyweight workout. Even switching up the type of cardio machine you normally use, could be beneficial. Our personal trainers, instructors and fitness desk staff are here to help you if you have any questions. One way to approach mixing up your workout routines is to look at mapping out a plan over the course of a year. There are 52 weeks in a year and four seasons that last approximately 13 weeks each. Seasonally changing what you do over the course of the year is an effective and consistent way to constantly change the exercise stimulus to your body. Below is a list of signs indicating it would be a good time to change up For More Information Contact: This way, you won’t change your workout too frequently, but will mix it your workout routine: Ross Venturi, 724.933.1911 ext. 4142 oruprventuri@oxfordathleticclub.com on a regular (13 week) cycle. It is important to have some consistency You have reached a plateau – you stop losingClub weight getting to allow your body to adapt to the stimulus challenge. 100 Village Drive, or Wexford, PA 15090 · www.oxfordathleticclubcom stronger or your strength is not increasing. Our personal training department is now offering Two Week Exercise Did you ever hear of the definition of insanity? It is performing the same Prescriptions. If you are interested in receiving a customized two week action repeatedly but expecting different results. When you find yourself workout challenge to inspire you to try new exercises and bring the stuck at a plateau, it is most likely due to your body being adapted to element of “play time” back so you look forward to coming to the club your fitness program. If you feel like you are stuck in a rut and no longer again, we can help you meet that goal. Included in your prescription is making any progress, it’s time to start thinking of changing up your an initial coaching session with one of our certified personal trainers to workout and trying something different. discuss your goals followed by an “exercise prescription” customized to help you achieve those goals in the safest and most realistic manner. You continue to feel sore and/or have nagging injuries. With an Exercise Prescription you get the added benefit of being coached Repeating the same workout routine can cause overuse injuries. In by your own personal trainer yet having the flexibility to workout when addition, doing a lot of high-intensity exercises with very little time off for you want to. Breaking down these routines into two week intervals will rest and recovery can lead to overtraining. Either way, simply changing keep you engaged in your fitness routine so you won’t become bored. up your exercise routine or doing different movement patterns or using a different amount of weight can be an effective strategy for reducing Two Week Exercise Prescription Plan is $49. overall stress on your body. (Note: if pain continues over time, please seek Contact: Ross Venturi, Personal Training Manager, ext. 4142 or a physician’s advice to make sure there is not any type of underlying issue.) rventuri@oxfordathleticclub.com November|December 2014 5www.oxfordathleticclub.com|724.933.1911 Adult Fitness N O V E M B E R | D E C E M B E R FITNESS SPECIALS PERSONAL TRAINING (9) 45-Minute Sessions for $425* *Bonus Offer Use all sessions within a 2 month period and receive 1 FREE Session *Applies to One-On-One Training Only P I L AT E S | Y O G A (6) One-hour Private Reformer Sessions $342 (10) Duet One-hour Reformer Sessions for $450* *Price per person Contact Ross Venturi, Personal Training Manager, x 4142 or Rventuri@oxfordathleticclub.com or Nicole Rogos, Mind/Body Manager at x 4123 or Nrogos@oxfordathleticclub.com 100 Village Club Drive • Wexford, PA 15090 • 724.933.1911 • Hours Monday - Friday 4:45AM - 10PM • Saturday & Sunday 7AM - 7PM • www.oxfordathleticclub.com November|December 2014 6www.oxfordathleticclub.com|724.933.1911 Adult Fitness Maggie Stilley, RD, LDN Spiced Pumpkin Mousse ext. 4208 or mstilley@oxfordathleticclub.com Enjoy this fun, seasonal desert without the guilt! The secret… silken tofu! 2 15-oz cans 100% pure pumpkin puree 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1 1-lb silken tofu package, drained well 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/2 cup pure maple syrup 1/4 tsp sea salt 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 cup dark chocolate chopped into thin shards Using a food processor, mix pumpkin puree, and silken tofu for about 30 seconds. Add maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Process until combined. Transfer mousse into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Drain any water that has accumulated from mousse, stir, scoop ½ cup mousse into 10 small holiday glasses. Top each serving with 2 tsp yogurt and 1 tsp chocolate. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Nutrients per serving (1/2 cup pumpkin mousse, 2 tsp yogurt, 1 tsp chocolate): Calories: 130, Total Fat: 3.5 g, Sat. Fat: 1.5 g, Carbs: 22 g, Fiber: 4 g, Sugars: 14 g, Protein: 4 g, Sodium: 60 mg, Cholesterol: 0 mg Source: Cleaneatingmag.com What is Tennis Elbow? Tennis Elbow is a condition where the tendons in the elbow get inflamed due to repeated movement of the elbow joint resulting in tenderness and soreness. Tennis players are not the only ones who experience tennis elbow. This condition is most common with athletes and those performing a lot of manual work. It is the repeated motion of the elbow with added stress that causes the soreness and strain. The constant strain on the elbow can cause the tendons to tear and create a lot of pain. November|December 2014 Nicole Rogos ext. 4123 or nrogos@oxfordathleticclub.com. Pilates exercises can provide a great deal of relief and aid in a faster recovery from this condition. There are numerous Pilates exercises on and off the Reformer that can be performed to help reduce the pain incurred from tennis elbow. If followed regularly, the results can be quite remarkable. 7www.oxfordathleticclub.com|724.933.1911 Youth Fitness & Activities Ross Venturi ext. 4142 or rventuri@ oxfordathleticclub.com Teen Fit Calling all 12- and 13-year-olds! The Teen Fit program is for 12-and-13-yearolds who would like to learn how to safely use the equipment in the fitness center. A Certified Personal Trainer conducts a one-onone session, filled with movement, discussion, and review of an educational booklet. You will set-up the machines and perform each of the 24 exercises in the booklet with your trainer. Those under age 14 must complete this program before using the Fitness Zone. Teens passing the class wear a badge when using the Fitness Zone. The Teen Fit Program consists of 4-45 minute sessions to be completed in 4 weeks. Partner sessions are also available. Day/Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flexible Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fitness Zone Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $179/member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (includes educational booklet) Ross Venturi ext. 4142 or rventuri@ oxfordathleticclub.com Penny Rihn ext. 4111 or prihn@ oxfordathleticclub.com Youth Activity Zone Hours (for children 8-13 years of age) Kid Zone (for children 6 weeks-7 years of age) Regular Hours M–Th. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30am–7:30pm F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30am–6pm Sat–Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30am–3pm Modified Hours December 24 and 31, 2014. . . . 8:30am–2pm November|December 2014 Food in the Youth Activity Zone Please be mindful of what types of food your children bring into the YAZ. If your son or daughter has a food borne allergy, please notify our staff as he or she enters the YAZ. We do have safety precautions in place if an emergency would occur, but we would much rather prevent a problem than have to provide an emergency solution. Regular Hours M–F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7:30pm Sat–Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30am–3pm Modified Hours . . . . . . . . 9am–1pm, 2–8pm November 28, 2014, December 1, 26, 28, 30, 2014, January 2, 2015 January 24, 31, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am–1pm Appropriate attire is required for your child’s safety. Sandals or flip flops are not permitted on the equipment or track. 8www.oxfordathleticclub.com|724.933.1911 220 0 ! for the th Help Tickets for Kids® Charities reach its goal of serving 20% more in-need and at-risk kids in their 20th year of service. Rocky Bleier Four-time Superbowl Champion & TFK Honorary Chairman 724.933.1911 ext. 4119 Join us in supporting TFK with a contribution today at www.ticketsforkids.org! TAEKWONDO Taekwondo is a great cross trainer for other sports developing flexibility, balance, coordination, strength, and self confidence. Contact: Kevin Tishky, Certified World Taekwondo Federation Black Belt, ext. 4253 or ktishky@ oxfordathleticclub.com FREE UNIFORM to new students. Rob King ROOT SPORTS Anchor & TFK Board Member PEE WEE CLASS 4-6 years old Days: Mondays and/or Wednesdays Time: 4:30-5pm KIDS CLASS over 7 years old Days: Mondays and/or Wednesdays Time: 5-5:50pm KIDS/ADULT MIXED CLASS Day: Fridays Time: Call for time Fee: $65/month (1 class per week) $80/month (2 classes per week) CUSTOMIZED PRIVATE CLASS Call for days and times www.oxfordathleticclub.com Shake Shoppe | The Cabana Bar | Gràzie Restaurant & Event Center Shake Shoppe Jon Casile, Owner 412.977.8509 or casilej@comcast.net Stop in and check out our new menus! There's something for everyone! Remember to put protein and other important nutrients back into your body within 30 minutes of completing your workout to ensure muscle growth and a speedy metabolism. MYTH - Drinking just water after a workout will help me lose weight. FACT - By not replacing the calories burned during exercise within 30 minutes of your workout, your body begins to break down its own muscles to replace glycogen stores. The secret to fat loss is keeping muscle. Ask about creating a personalized shake for taste and benefits. As always, please stop in with any questions, comments, or concerns. 724.934.7876 | thecabanabar.com Closed for the Season! May-October 2015 Check Out Our Newly Renovated Lounge and Ballroom! Get cozy, enjoy six plasma screens, a 110” big screen, cocktails and newly priced menu! EVENT CENTER Book your events now with indoor and outdoor areas to accommodate 200 guests! FREE ROOM/PATIO RENTAL To members for business meetings or private parties with the purchase of food. Call Mike at 724.934.7880 for more details. NO TIME FOR DINNER Call for take-out 724.934.7880. Monday - Thursday 11am - 10pm Friday - Saturday 11am - 11pm Sunday 10am - 6pm Kitchen closes 1/2 hour prior to restaurant. 100 Village Club Drive, Wexford, PA 15090 | P: 724.934.7880 | F: 724.934.7875 | www.grazieofpgh.com | OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | Located inside Oxford Athletic Club November|December 2014 10www.oxfordathleticclub.com|724.933.1911 B EING DULL HAS ITS ADVANTAGES When did you EVER think that there would be an advantage to being dull? That time is now and it is with the latest technique of filler injection to give a volumizing effect to the face, hands or neck. If less pain, bruising and time spent in the doctor’s office appeals to you--READ ON!! Injectable fillers have become popular cosmetic procedures with more than one million injections performed annually. These augmentations are usually performed with hypodermic needles. Numerous adversities may be associated with needles, including pain, bruising, and vessel laceration, not to mention the fear a sharp needle causes in some patients. Using a longer blunt cannula has a number of advantages for both the injector and the patient. There is less pain, less bruising, and the injector can freely plump the area with multiple passes without the fear of unfavorable events. Using the blunt cannula allows the blood vessels to be “pushed aside” as the cannula travels through the tissue under the skin instead of piercing blood vessels as is done with traditional needles. The potential advantages of the blunt cannula over the traditional hypodermic needle are the atraumatic injection and the ability to inject an entire lip, nasolabial fold, cheek, forehead or hand using a single or double puncture site—truly decreasing the number of injection sites. With this microcannula or dull cannula, the fanning technique is used on folds, cheeks, and lower lids. It allows for smoother contouring in areas such as the jawline, cheeks, chin, tear troughs, brows—any of the areas requiring deeper injections for sculpting, contouring and “lifting”. This innovative technique used for dermal fillers is rapidly expanding, reaching great popularity among physicians over the last 2 years. The benefits of these cannulas over the traditional hypodermic needles are reduced downtime, trauma and bruising, and minimal insertion points. The many benefits of this technique actually encourage patients to explore fillers because the fears once prohibiting them from entertaining the idea have now disappeared. Patients who do try this new technique swear they will never go back to the once traditional method of sharp needle injections. One of the biggest concerns patients have with dermal filler treatments is the degree and visibility of side-effects, and the extent they will have on impacting social events. When patients were asked to grade the degree of pain and or discomfort in a study, most patients reported no pain or discomfort during the procedure. Most often, patients are appreciative of the advantages of this increasingly popular method of minimal, if any, bruising, and no pain. So, let’s hear three cheers for being DULL!!! Smile Card Program Write one today! Recognize positive actions and motivate employees to consistently exceed expectations. www.oxfordathleticclub.com Partner with Oxford Athletic Club as We Join Hands & Hearts to Raise Money for Saturday, November 1, 2014 A Glimmer of Hope, a grass roots Pittsburgh based organization, is working hard to fight breast cancer. About 15% of new cases of breast cancer occur annually and is the most common cancer among American women other than skin cancer. To date, A Glimmer of Hope has donated over 2 million dollars to assist our local community research centers, equipment, hospitals, and providing funds for women who can’t afford genetic tests. Zumba on Saturday, November 1, 2014, at 10:30am, $5 optional donation. Support a loved one $1 tags which are for sale at the front desk, fill-out, and we will post the entire month in the lobby. Decorate with pictures, names, and more! Sale of basket tickets for 1/$5 or 3/$10 and winners will be selected on November 1, 2014. All proceeds will go to A Glimmer of Hope! Pam Daugherty, Group Fitness Coordinator, ext. 4108 or pdaugherty@oxfordathleticclub.com or www.sumbolofthecure.com 100 Village Club Drive • Wexford, Pennsylvania 15090 • 724.933.1911 • oxfordathleticclub.com Wishing you a healthy and prosperous New Year Aquatics Stroke Clinic Joan Baxter ext. 4239 or jbaxter@oxfordathleticclub.com Join Head Coach Joan Baxter and the Orcas coaching staff for 2 days of fun-filled swimming activities. Get the special attention you have been looking for on your strokes, starts, and turns. Must be at the Sharks level or be able to complete 2 lengths of the pool each stroke. Lunch included. Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 29 and 30, 2014 Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am-2pm Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80 Nina Novak Swim Lessons ext. 4129 The Aquatics Department has many different ways to improve you or your child’s swimming ability. We offer group lessons for children as well as adults. Our lessons teach aquatic and safety skills in a logical progression. If your schedule is too hectic to commit to group lessons, check out our private lessons. Our energetic, experienced instructors would love to work with you to improve your skills, help you add water to your fitness routine, or just give you a few needed pointers. Private lessons allow for an accelerated rate of progress, individualized attention, and the convenience of working. Aqua Aerobics Carla Lika ext. 4102 or clikar@oxfordathleticclub.com Want to start Water Aerobics but aren’t really sure how or if it is right for you? Our AEA certified instructors would be glad to help you add Aqua Aerobics to your fitness regimen. Water is a great way to rehab an injury, stretch out sore muscles, or just get started into an exercise program. Registration is not required, just show up for a class and our instructors will help you set sail into your water workout. Morning Classes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30-9:30am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11:45am Tuesdays and Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30-10:30am Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11am Evening Classes Monday through Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8pm November|December 2014 17www.oxfordathleticclub.com|724.933.1911 Tennis | Racquetball | Squash Tennis Directory Head Professional pricing $78 for 1-hour private and $90 for 1-hour clinic David Dilettuso, ext. 4146 or ddilettuso@oxfordathleticclub.com Assistant Head Professionals pricing $76 for 1-hour private and $88 for 1-hour clinic Mark Phillips, ext. 4130 or mphillips@oxfordathleticclub.com Raul Raymundo, ext. 4147 cell 724.321.3996 or rraymundo@oxfordathleticclub.com Brandon Stewart, ext. 4136 cell 724.470.4462 or bstewart@oxfordathleticclub.com Associate Head Professional pricing $72 for 1-hour private and $84 for 1-hour clinic Nico Engelbrecht, ext. 4145 cell 412.805.2511 or nengelbrecht@oxfordathleticclub.com Associate Professionals pricing $68 for 1-hour private and $80 for 1-hour clinic Nick Celender, ext. 4207 cell 412.897.7093 or ncelender@oxfordathleticclub.com Jack Gloss, ext. 4235 cell 412.639.9171 or jgloss@oxfordathleticclub.com Ronnie Heurich, ext. 4236 cell 724.816.2283 or rheurich@oxfordathleticclub.com NEW PROGRAMS, TIMES AND MORE JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT WINTER/SPRING SESSIONS Monday, January 5, 2015, thru Saturday, June 6, 2015 (22 weeks) Registration Begins Monday, December 8, 2014 Little Grippers Beginners L2 T-1/T-2 (ages 4-5) (ages 9-10) Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, 4-6pm Mondays thru Thursdays, 4:15-5pm Mondays thru Thursdays, 5-6pm Tuesdays, 11-11:45am Saturdays, 10-11am Thursdays, 1-1:45pm Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $484 Saturdays, 9-9:45am Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $44 Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $374 Beginners L1 Intermediates (ages 6-8) Tuesdays, 5-7pm Thursdays, 5-7pm Saturdays, 9-11am Mondays thru Thursdays, 4-5pm Saturdays, 9-10am Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $484 Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $968 T-Prep Tuesdays, 5-7pm Thursdays, 5-7pm Saturdays, 9-11am Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $44 T-Prep/T1 and T2 Match Play Sundays, 4-5:30pm; 5:30-7pm Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $44 Contact: Brandon Stewart, ext. 4136 or bstewart@oxfordathleticclub.com Tweens and Teens (ages 13-18) Saturdays, 11am-12pm Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22 Contact: Nick Celender, ext. 4207 or ncelender@oxfordathleticclub.com Beginner Match Play Fridays, 6-7pm Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17 Contact: Nick Celender, ext. 4207 or ncelender@oxfordathleticclub.com Congratulations Oxford North 40 and Over 7.0 Mixed Doubles Team is heading to Nationals in Surprise, AZ, November 21-23, 2014. Tournaments Boys 18s Level 6 Sectional Championship November 14–16, 2014 Photograph Left to Right: Siao Mei Shick, Boyle Cheng, Judy Cheng, Tracey Ritenour, Xiaocong Gu, Seok Won "Leo" Bang, Len Splane, Lauren Splane, Bill Hospodor, and Shinnie Koh. November|December 2014 18www.oxfordathleticclub.com|724.933.1911 Tennis | Racquetball | Squash Walk-In Clinics Walk-In Mens' Clinics Mondays Thursdays 3.0 Thursdays Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30–11am Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.50 Contact: Nico Engelbrecht, ext. 4145 or nengelbrecht@oxfordathleticclub.com Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–9pm Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.50 Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–10:30am Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.50 Contact: Nico Engelbrecht, ext. 4145 or nengelbrecht@oxfordathleticclub.com Tuesdays 1.0–2.5 Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–1:30pm Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.50 Contact: Mark Phillips, ext. 4130 or mphillips@oxfordathleticclub.com Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30–11am Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.50 Contact: Raul Raymundo, ext. 4147 or rraymundo@oxfordathleticclub.com 1.0–2.5 Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–1:30pm Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.50 Contact: Mark Phillips, ext. 4130 or mphillips@oxfordathleticclub.com 3.0. . . . . . . . . . . . . Team Practice Only Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30–11am Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.50 Contact: Nico Engelbrecht, ext. 4145 or nengelbrecht@oxfordathleticclub.com Wednesdays Ladies Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9pm Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35 Contact: Ronnie Heurich, ext. 4236 or rheurich@oxfordathleticclub.com Fridays 3.0 Two week breakage guarantee on club purchased string. November|December 2014 Contact: Brandon Stewart, ext. 4136 or bstewart@oxfordathleticclub.com 3.0–4.0. . . . . . . . . High Performance Saturdays Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11am–1pm Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36 Contact: Nico Engelbrecht, ext. 4145 or nengelbrecht@oxfordathleticclub.com Return Serve Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–11:30am Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11/member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3-4 participants required) Contact: Mark Phillips, ext. 4130 or mphillips@oxfordathleticclub.com Contact: Mark Phillips, ext. 4130 or mphillips@oxfordathleticclub.com Monday–Friday 10am–3pm Pick-up times at Pro Shop Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11am–1pm Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37 Adult Advanced Clinic Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–12:30pm Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11/member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3-4 participants required) Stringing Saturdays Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30–11am Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.50 Return Serve Anton Constantino Contact: Nick Celender, ext. 4207 or ncelender@oxfordathleticclub.com Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9am Fee. . . . . . . . . . . $38/session; Invitation only Contact: David Dilettuso, ext. 4146 or ddilettuso@oxfordathleticclub.com Congratulations High school junior Hannah Phillips defeated Indiana's Lucy Bujdos 6-3, 7-5 to earn third place in the AA WPIAL singles tournament. Hannah will now compete in the PIAA singles tournament in Hershey, PA on October 31, 2014. Hannah captured her second consecutive Section 4-AA singles title before qualifying for states at the WPIAL tournament. Duilio Costa ext. 4206 or boast1squash@aol.com Squash Duilio Costa, World Professional Squash Association Certified Teaching Professional has four decades of teaching experience. Available for lessons, clinics, and junior development. 19www.oxfordathleticclub.com|724.933.1911 Izzazu Salon & Spa Sunday and Monday | closed Tuesday – Thursday | 9AM-8 PM Friday – Saturday | 8AM-5 PM 724.933.0100 Located on the Lower level of OAC! ‘TIS THE SEASON ONE-DAY give the gift of ce Piatt Pla Avenue 301 Fifth PA 15222 Pittsburgh, -1600 t. 412-325 SPECIALS Drive ge Club 100 Villa 90 , PA 150 Wexford -0100 t. 724-933 y. ices onl ts or serv l Izzazu produc able for visit or cal redeem please card is inquiry balance Izzazu gift ation. This lost or stolen. For if ed on loc ed bas lac y le var be rep availab h. Will not Services e for cas eemabl Not red , Serata. Salon, Spa style luxury beauty Friday, November 28, 2014 Black Friday Special Purchase a total of $250 in Izzazu Gift Cards and receive an additional $50 Gift Card + 1 IZ product* This holiday season, give the gift of Purchase a total of $500 in Izzazu Gift Cards and receive an additional $100 Gift Card + 1 IZ product* From a cut to a style, or maybe a new color or an original tressa creation, to a day of pampering or a glamorous evening affair, the Gift Card from Izzazu Salon & Spa is a perfect present for anyone on your holiday list! Purchase a total of $1000 in Izzazu Gift Cards and receive an additional $200 Gift Card + 2 IZ products* IZZAZU $50 purchase of With every Izzazu Gift Cards, you receive an additional in Izzazu Bonus Cash* from us at Izzazu as a gift to you. $10 * Izzazu Bonus Cash is valid for redemption January 2 thru February 28, 2015 excluding February 13—15, 2015. Izzazu Bonus Cash is only valid toward the purchase of Izzazu brand hair products and services. Not valid with any other offers or promotions. Purchase a total of $1500 in Izzazu Gift Cards and receive an additional $300 Gift Card + 3 IZ products* * Valid only on IZ products valued at $25.00 or less. These offers are not valid with any other offer or on any other day other than Black Friday 2014. As owners, we are pleased to bring you a special salon and spa experience. We believe that great results begin with a great consultation! At Izzazu, we’ve developed the ConsultStylingTM concept where we certify each one of our team members to effectively communicate with our guests to find out their wants, needs and styling abilities – allowing us to provide you with the best results for your hair care needs. We invite you to visit us here in Wexford or at our 5th Avenue location in downtown Pittsburgh for a consultation with our talented team of stylists, estheticians, massage therapists and nail technicians. Whether you are ready for a new cut, a relaxing spa day or a total makeover…we’re happy to serve you and appreciate your loyalty. “Ci Vediamo” Gino and Emilio Follow us on: November|December 2014 w w w. i z z a z u . c o m 20www.oxfordathleticclub.com|724.933.1911 Another Good Sign That Membership Has Its Rewards! fitRewards! is a premier, member only, FREE rewards program that allows you to earn points for different activities in the club. Redeem your points online at www.fitrewards.com for quality, name brand gifts to enjoy in your active lifestyle. RewaRd YouRself eveRYdaY w w w. f i t re w a rd s. c o m ADVERTISE WITH US! Members receive10% discount. Everyone receives 7th issue at 1/2 off when signing up for a year! (One year = 6 issues) 1/4 page ad $300 1/2 page ad $550 Full page ad $750 2 page spread $1050 Contact Beth Yankel, 724. 933.1911 ext. 4109 or byankel@oxfordathleticclub.com Chef Art Toth Cell: 412-913-8684 Email: atoth@apmedinc.com Specialties Cajun/Creole, Italian, French, Korean, and anything you want. Beef Wellington, Jambalaya, etc. Catering • Private Chef Services • Cooking Classes • Drop Off Lunch/Dinner Services • Special Events • Gluten Free Go to our Facebook page to see a menu and make requests https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Around-the-World-Catering/479449355418598 BLACK FRIDAY SALE Friday, November 28th, 8am-2pm Upstairs Lobby Mark your calendars now you won’t want to miss these deals! L L A ! D R A O B A COMING IN JANUARY GET ON THE OXFORD TRAIN! OAC is proud to bring back our 12 week club wide program. If you have ever wanted a chance to increase your fitness, body composition, cardiovascular fitness or experience new ways to train, join us for this event. We are going “full steam ahead” with our fitness in 2015! TRX Barre Tabata Aquatics SPINNING www.oxfordathleticclub.com Yoga 100 Village Club Drive Wexford, Pennsylvania 15090 Phone: 724.933.1911 Fax: 724.933.1910 www.oxfordathleticclub.com Calendar of Events 1 Glimmer of Hope Zumba, 10:30am, pg 13 2 Turn Clocks Back 1 Hour 14-16 Boys 18s Level 6 Sectional Championship, pg 18 15 Happy 16th Anniversary OAC! 27 Club Closed, Happy Thanksgiving 28 Black Friday Sale, 8am-2pm, pg 24 December 2014 3 Return Unwrapped Holiday Gifts and Tags, pg 3 8 Junior Development Registration, pg 18 24 Club Hours, 4:45am-4pm 25 Club Closed, Happy Holidays 31 Club Hours, 4:45am-5pm January 2015 1 Club Closed, Happy New Year 5 Junior Development Begins, pg 18 Club Hours November 2014 General Hours M–F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:45am–10pm Sat–Sun. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7am–7pm Modified Hours December 24. . . . . . . . . 4:45am–4pm December 31. . . . . . . . . 4:45am-5pm Membership, ext. 1 M–Th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30am–8pm F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30am–6pm Sat–Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am–5pm Indoor Pool, ext. 4152 M–F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5am–9:45pm Sat–Sun. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7am–6:45pm Allegheny Chesapeake Physical Therapy, 724.935.3340 M–F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7am–8pm Gràzie, 724.934.7880 M–Th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11am–10pm F–Sat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11am–11pm Sun. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am–6pm The Cabana Bar, 724.934.7876 Closed for the Season May-October 2015 Izzazu, 724.933.0100 T–Th. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am–8pm F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30am–5pm Sat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8am–5pm Kid Zone, ext. 4124 (age 6 weeks to 7‐years‐old) M–Th . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30am–7:30pm F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30am - 6pm Sat–Sun. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30am–3pm Modified Hours. . . . . . . 8:30am–2pm December 24 and 31 Youth Activity Zone, ext. 4122 (age 8–13) Regular Hours M–F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7:30pm Sat–Sun. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30am–3pm Modified Hours. . . . . . . . . . 9am–1pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8pm November 28; December 1, 26, 29, 30 January 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am–1pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8pm January 24, 31. . . . . . . . . . . 9am-1pm Mission Statement We embrace the challenge of being the premier multi–purpose family fitness and wellness facility in our market. We actively support our community. Register online for classes, tennis courts, baby appointments, change credit cards, and more by visiting www.oxfordathleticclub.com. Need assistance with your online account contact admin@oxfordathleticclub.com.
© Copyright 2024