DECEMBER CARMEL VALLEY ATHLETIC CLUB 2018 COMMUNITY MU connection It s hard to believe that this is our last newsletter of 2018! This year has gone by quickly, but has left us with many good memories. This year has been filled with projects that we hope have enhanced your club experience. We also opened the new cycle studio last spring, and we have seen a dramatic increase in our class attendance, both live and virtual. If you haven t joined in, make it a resolution for 2019 and try an exhilarating, low-impact workout. New tennis lighting is now paying off during the shorter days, and the new resurfacing has been noticed by much of our tennis community! Early in the year, we made several improvements to Refuge that benefited our All-Inclusive members, who enjoy monthly passes in their membership. If you re interested in upgrading your membership, and giving yourself the gift of relaxation this holiday season, give Jeff Reyes a call. As we move closer to the holidays, remember to check the club and GroupX schedules. The club will be closing early on December 24th, 25th and 31st. As a gift to our members, we are offering a free guest day every Wednesday in December, so come by and bring in family or friends. Our treat! We will be hosting our annual Holiday Social & Wine Tasting on December 20th in our lobby library. We hope you will stop by and raise a glass to celebrate the New Year. On behalf of our owners, our management team and our staff, I would like to take this opportunity to send out a heartfelt thank you to all of our members, for your continued support and friendship throughout the year. Happy Holidays to you and yours. We hope to see you at the club real soon! James Kellogg General Manager Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Sweet-and-Spicy Nuts & Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette Some version of deep-fried Brussels sprouts holds a spot on seemingly every restaurant menu right now, but many people don t realize that, when thinly shaved, Brussels sprouts can also be enjoyed raw, like a lettuce green. Marinating them in a wholegrain honey-mustard vinaigrette helps soften the sprouts and infuse them with flavor. A combination of shredded and shaved Parmesan cheese adds texture and salty pops of flavor. George and I especially love to serve this side dish when entertaining during the holidays, since Brussels sprouts are seasonal in winter, and it can be made in advance and served cold or at room temperature. See our Member Spotlight on pg. 7 to continue reading.
DECEMBER CARMEL VALLEY ATHLETIC CLUB 2018 December Events 2 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pilates for Strength 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Toys for Tots Tennis Luncheon 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Holiday Social & Wine Tasting Kids Club Holiday Party 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 HOLIDAY HOURS Christmas Eve December 24 6:30 am - 3:00 pm Christmas Day December 25 6:30 am - 3:00 pm New Year s Eve December 31 6:30 am - 3:00 pm New Year s Day January 1 5:30 am - 10:00 pm PILATES FOR STRENGTH Enhance your performance and build strength through a dedicated full-body Pilates routine. Amanda Z. will lead you through conditioning movements on the reformer that develop a stronger core, hone lean muscle, and create a stronger inner and outer frame.. 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. TOYS FOR TOTS TENNIS LUNCHEON Please bring a new, unwrapped toy for donation. Brian Cory, will mix you up in some fun Men s, Women s, and Mixed Doubles for 3 hours. You do not need a partner to play. All levels welcome. Please sign up at the front desk. 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. HOLIDAY SOCIAL & WINE TASTING Warm up this holiday season with a glass of wine or bubbly in our CVAC lounge. Our last wine tasting of the year will include holiday treats, festive caroling, a holiday raffle, and red, white, & sparkling wines. 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. KIDS CLUB HOLIDAY PARTY Naughty or nice, all children are invited to this festive Parent s Night Out. Kids will enjoy three hours of fun activities as parents have a night out on the town. Activities include cookie decorating, a holiday craft, a visit from Santa, & more. Cost is $20 / child and includes dinner. 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. PLEASE CONTACT THE CVAC CONCIERGE TO SIGN UP (831) 624-2737.
DECEMBER CARMEL VALLEY FITNESS GROUP FITNESS HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Christmas Eve December 24th - No Classes Christmas Day December 25th - No Classes New Year s Eve December 31st - No Classes New Year s Day January 1st - No Classes TENNIS CVAC TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2018 Friday, December 14, Saturday, December 15, & Sunday, December 16 $20 per person Entries close on Sunday, December 9th at 6 pm. Events: Men s and Women s Singles, ATHLETIC CLUB Doubles, and Mixed. A Division = 4.0 and above players. B Division = 3.5 and below players. C Division = 3.0/2.5 players. Contact Brian if you are not sure what division to enter. To enter, email Brian@ CVAConline.com with name, email, cell phone number and division entering. PILATES SIX PRINCIPLES OF PILATES 6-WEEK WORKSHOP Thursdays, January 3, 10, 17, 24, & February 7 & 14 10:00 to 11:30 am $240 for all 6 Weeks Join Amanda Z. for a 6-week workshop learning the six Pilates principles: centering, concentration, control, precision, breath, and flow. Sign up with the CVAC Concierge. Limited space, no refunds or cancellations. 2018 DID YOU KNOW? Our All-Inclusive Members enjoy a monthly Refuge admission, tennis privileges, 12 annual CVAC guest passes, and Quail Lodge & Golf Club Discounts. Upgrade by January 15th and we will waive the Upgrade Fee. Please contact Jeff Reyes, CVAC Membership Director, at (831) 620-7362 for details.
DECEMBER MIND AND BODY CENTER MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 6-6:55 AM YOGA FOR ATHLETES 7-7:45 AM HOT YOGA 9-10:30 AM Melinda 11-11:55 PM STRETCH & RENEW 12-1 PM Antonio ZUMBA 1:00-1:55PM Freddie HOT YOGA FLOW 6-7:30 PM Rosie BODYCOMBAT 6-6:55 AM NIA 8-8:55 AM Cristin BODYCOMBAT 9-9:55 AM CXWORX 10-10:30 AM BODYFLOW 10:30-11:30 AM Megan HATHA YOGA 12-1:15 PM Judy YOGA FOR ATHLETES 4:45-5:45 PM Kate 6-7 PM 6-6:55 AM CXWORX 7 7:30 AM HOT YOGA FLOW 9-10:30 AM Kelsie 11-11:55 PM STRETCH & RENEW 12-1 PM Antonio HATHA YOGA 4:30-5:30 PM Judy HOT YOGA 6-7:30 PM Antonio BODYCOMBAT 6-6:55 AM Elizabeth YOGA FLOW 7-7:55 AM Gina BELLY DANCE WORKOUT 8:00-8:45am Stuti BODYCOMBAT 9-9:55 AM /Megan CXWORX 10-10:30 AM BODYFLOW 10:30-11:30 AM HATHA YOGA 12-1:15 PM Judy YOGA FOR ATHLETES 4:45-5:45 PM Rosie 6-6:55 AM Natalie BODYFLOW 7-7:45 AM WARM YOGA 9-10:30 AM Kate 11-11:55 PM Megan STRETCH & RENEW 12-1 PM Antonio CXWORX 8:30-9 AM YOGA FOR ATHLETES 9-9:45 AM 10-10:55 AM BODYFLOW 11-11:55 PM ZUMBA 12-1PM Elizabeth HOT YOGA FLOW 4-5:30 PM Kari Guest Policy Please be sure to check in any guests at CVAC Front Desk WARM YOGA 8-9:30 AM Kari VINYASA YOGA 10-11:15 AM MAT PILATES 11:30-12:30 PM HOT YOGA 4-5:30 PM Melinda MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY STAY FIT 9-9:45 AM TAI CHI FUSION 9-9:45 AM Kaleo STAY FIT 9-9:45 AM TAI CHI FUSION 9-9:45 AM Kaleo STAY FIT 9-10 AM BARRE 10:30-11:20 AM Jordan FITNESS STUDIO MAT PILATES 11-11:50 AM HIIT STENGTH 5-5:45PM Elizabeth FUSION DANCE 6-6:45 PM Elizabeth BARRE 11-11:50AM Jordan MAT PILATES 11-11:50 AM Leah HIIT STRENGTH 5-5:45PM Janka DANCEFUSION 6-6:45 PM Stuti MAT PILATES 10-10:50 AM Amanda C BARRE 11 11:50AM Jordan MAT PILATES 11-11:50 AM Holiday Schedule Christmas Eve - Monday December 24th - NO CLASSES Christmas Day - Tuesday December 25th - NO CLASSES New Year s Eve - Monday December 31st - NO CLASSES \ New Year s Day - Tuesday January 1st - NO CLASSES POOL/ REFUGE MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY AQUA 10-11 AM Sabrina AQUA 10-11 AM Sabrina AQUA 10-11 AM Annie AQUA YOGA 8:30-9:30 AM Gina (Refuge) AQUA 10-11 AM Leah AQUA 10-11 AM Elizabeth
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 6-6:45 AM 6-6:45 AM 6-6:45 AM 6-6:45 AM DECEMBER WATT SPIN Jennifer RPM Kari SPIN & SCULPT 8 8:45 AM Diana RPM 8 8:45 AM RPM 9-9:45 AM Diana/Nelly SPIN&SCULPT 8-8:45 AM POWER SPIN 9:30 10:15 AM Sehra SPIN & SCULPT 8-8:45 AM POWER SPIN 9:30-10:15 AM Sehra 12:30-1:15 PM POWER SCULPT 10-10:45 AM Diana POWER SPIN 10-10:45 AM Sehra 11-11:45 AM 11:00-11:45 AM 11-11:45 AM 11-11:45AM 3-3:45PM 12-12:45 PM 1-1:45 PM CYCLE STUDIO RPM 12:15-12:45 PM 3-3:45 PM 4:30-5:15PM HIIT SPIN 12:30 1:00 PM Diana 3:30-4:15 PM POWER SCULPT 5-5:45 PM Janka POWER SCULPT 12:15 12:45 PM Megan 3-3:45 PM RPM 6-6:45 PM HIIT SPIN 12:30-1:00 PM 3:30-4:15 PM POWER SCULPT 5-5:45 PM Janka 3-3:45 PM 3-3:45 PM HIIT SPIN 6-6:30 PM Jennifer 7 7:45 PM 7-7:45 PM TENNIS CLINICS MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY JUNIOR TENNIS ORNG,GRN,YLW 4:00-6:00PM Nick JUNIOR TENNIS RED 4:00-5:30PM Nick JUNIOR TENNIS ORNG,GRN,YLW 4:00-6:00PM Nick ADULT DROP IN CLINIC 1:00-2:00 PM $20 / Member Brian C TEAM CLINIC 9:00-10:30 PM $20 / Member Alice LIVE BALL CLINIC 11:00-12:00 PM $20 / Member Brian PILATES GROUP CLASSES MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY INT. MIXED EQUIPMENT 10:00-10:50 AM REFORMER SCULPT 12:00-12:50 PM M.E. SCULPT 9:00-9:50 AM Amanda C. CARDIO JUMPBOARD 10:00-10:50 AM Amanda C. CLASSIC REFORMER 10:00-10:50 AM Leah RESTORATIVE REFORMER 12:00-12:50 PM Leah M.E. SCULPT 6:30-7:20 PM Leah M.E. SCULPT 9:00-9:50 AM Amanda C. CLASSICAL M.E. 10:00-10:50 AM Amanda C. INT. MIXED EQUIPMENT 10:00-10:50 AM CARDIO JUMPBOARD 12:00-12:50 PM ADVANCED REFORMER 10:00-10:50 AM Paris
DECEMBER CARMEL VALLEY ATHLETIC CLUB 2018 JUNIOR AQUATICS JUNIOR TENNIS ACTIVITIES SPLASH FREE 30-MINUTE TENNIS LESSON KIDS CLUB HOLIDAY PARTY Mondays Splash will conclude December 17th and will resume January 14th Splashers will experience personalized instruction from our certified swim coaches in the CVAC pool. Enjoy the thrill of a competitive swim team without the commitment of swim meets. For children ages 5-10. Must have the ability to swim one lap of the pool without holding on to the lane lines. JUNIOR TENNIS CLINIC Open to CVAC Members under the age of 17 Taught by Nick Alexandru The benefits of tennis include: rapid decision making, goal setting, focus & concentration, commitment, determination, independence, routine, motivation, cooperation, respect for others, honesty, sportsmanship. Contact Nick@CVAConline.com to reserve your spot. SPLASH! Friday, December 21st 5:30 to 9:00 pm Dr Naughty or nice, all children are invited to this festive Parent s Night Out celebrating the holidays. Children will enjoy three hours of fun activities, as parents have a night out on the town. Activities include cookie decorating, a holiday craft, a visit from Santa, and more. Cost is $20/child, and includes dinner. PARENT S NIGHT OUT
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT CaROLInE CHaMBERS When did you join CVAC? We joined at the end of May. We had no idea this place existed. I d heard about Refuge, so I brought George up for our 10 year anniversary. We spent the day at Refuge and on our way out we were like what is this beautiful lodge. We sort of scoped it out and the following weekend there was an open house and we joined on the spot. We ve only been members for six months but we spend more time here than most members. James makes fun of us all the time and says I m going to start charging you rent! I work out every day. I do a Pilates or barre class at 11am and stay until 4pm if I m playing tennis later. Sometimes George will join me for lunch and we both work in the lobby. It s become our co-working space. It s one of those places where it s comfortable and quiet. Tell me about your cookbook. It was released on October 16th. I ve been working on it for 2 years now and this is my first book. I m a freelance recipe developer, which means I develop recipes for brands, magazines, publications, but this is my first solo shtick in the cookbook world and it s been pretty thrilling. What did you do for the launch week? Well, I m pregnant and as of next week I can t take any more flights. I flew to the East Coast and had three events in three days all over North Carolina. I sold out of my books at all the events! The cool thing about this book is that it is an evergreen concept. When Ina Garten publishes her cookbooks it s all go-go-go on press and everyone wants it then. This is a gift item that will have a longer burn. People will always need an inexpensive wedding or engagement gift. How did you get started in cooking? I didn t go to culinary school. I grew up cooking with my mom, who s just an amazing Southern home cook. With home cooking, you re not as efficient or clean and your processes aren t as smooth as they could be, but I learned to love to cook from her. I worked in advertising after college because I couldn t really figure out how to turn my love of food into a career. Then my husband George, a Navy SEAL, was stationed in Coronado, San Diego. After the move, George encouraged me to take a few months and figure out what I could do in the food world. Eventually, I starting a catering company called Cucina Coronado. It was the number one catering company on Yelp for 2 years, which was a huge accomplishment for a Boutique operation. While I was doing that I started to get requests for styling food for photo shoots. As I got bigger and bigger clients and started building a portfolio, it turned into a full freelance career. The look has always driven the way I think about food because you eat with your eyes first. I had a friend who showed me how to photograph my own food so that I could have a trifecta. Most people are just recipe developers or food stylist or food photographers. I m a really great recipe developer, who can also do the other two things. Why a newslywed cookbook? I ve been a recipe developer for 5 years now. During the first year of working full-time, I realized that I had accidentally spoiled George. He had no idea how to even boil a pot of water. I started looking for recipes for two. I found that most
recipes are scaled for six and that cookbooks that are scaled for two are hyper-feminine. They re pink, frilly and all about the woman cooking for the man. They are outdated. Eventually I met the right publisher who wanted a newlywed with an interesting story, who had a lot to talk about, and a lot of interesting experiences. It just clicked. The recipes very much weave the story of our marriage. Has your routine changed now that you re pregnant? My tennis is more limited. We were playing 5 hours of tennis on Saturday and Sunday. Now I ve limited myself to the beginner s group. I m also in Pilates and barre. Jordan,, and Leah are really great at paying attention to me. They are really good at giving me modifications. It s the perfect way to break up my day because I work from home. It like my lunch/spiritual hour. How do you stay motivated? George is a huge motivation to me. He is constantly working to better himself, our marriage, and our lives. He is an inspirational force. I also have big dreams in the cooking world. Some days I want to start a line of packaged goods for supermarkets and other days I want to be the next Ina Garten. I am always working to better my personal brand. I have never had as much of a routine as I currently have. It has really helped me structure myself and my goals and my deadlines. What are the biggest cooking mistakes you see in the kitchen? People say I would make this, but I only have a red onion or yellow onion, or oh shoot apple cider vinegar is so expensive. Make swaps. Use your noodle. Novice cooks get intimidated by going off script. They think that by swapping out oil for butter or switching one vinegar for another it is going to mess up the whole thing. They get intimidated and forget to have fun. What is your favorite part of CVAC? The community that it provides. George and I moved here in June of 2017 and we didn t know a soul. In June of 2018, we still didn t know anyone. The second we joined here we got talked in to playing tennis and made all these friends. Then I started Pilates classes and now I have a group of women who I love seeing every day. It feels good to have this community of people who look out for us and our well being. It s made us feel like we really belong in this area. We were considering moving to Santa Cruz when our lease was up and CVAC is the reason we are not moving. I know I sound like I am tooting your horn, but it s true. What s next? I absolutely loved working on the cookbook. It was a deeply introspective experience and I learned so much as I was writing it. I have a second book proposal out and am excited for the future. Find out more by following Caroline on Instagram @CaroChambers or visit CarolineChambers.com. Shaved BruSSelS SproutS Salad SWeet-&-SpICY NutS 1 cup toasted, chopped, mixed nuts (I like using pepitas [shelled pumpkin seeds] and walnuts) ¼ cup sugar 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Pinch of cayenne pepper Pinch of kosher salt HoNeY-MuStard vinaigrette 1 large organic lemon 1 Tbsp minced shallot 1 Tbsp whole-grain mustard 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp champagne vinegar 1 tsp honey ⅛ tsp kosher salt ⅓ cup [80 ml] extra-virgin olive oil the Salad 12 oz [340 g] fresh Brussels sprouts 4 large Lacinato kale leaves, stemmed 4 dates, pitted and chopped ½ Granny Smith apple ¼ tsp kosher salt ⅛ tsp freshly cracked black pepper 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese ¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese Preheat oven to 300 F [150 C] and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Sweet-&-spicy nuts: Put the nuts, butter, sugar, cayenne pepper, and salt in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is melted and the nuts are coated, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a piece of wax paper to cool. Honey-mustard vinaigrette: In a large bowl, zest and juice the lemon. Add the shallot, both mustards, the vinegar, honey, and salt. While whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Set aside. The salad: In a food processor fitted with the blade attachment (or blender), pulse the Brussels sprouts until shredded. Transfer to the bowl with the vinaigrette. Add the kale to the food processor and pulse until shredded. In the large bowl with the vinaigrette, add the kale, along with the dates, apple, salt, and pepper. Toss thoroughly, taste and season with more salt and pepper. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to 12 hours. Toss the grated Parmesan cheese into the salad and garnish with the shaved Parmesan, cheese, a handful of sweet-and-spicy nuts, and more pepper, if desired.
PILATES FOR DANCERS WORKSHOP 12:00 TO 2:00 PM SUNDAY, JANUARY 6 $40 / PERSON In-Depth 2 Hour Class with Amanda Casas, Pilates Certified Professional Dancer & Choreographer Focus on the Benefits of Pilates for Dancers: Strength, Flexibility, Balance & Injury Prevention Train Dancer-Specific Muscle Groups in CVAC s Beautiful Pilates Studio Limited space available. Must pay in full at time of reservation. 24 hour cancellation policy. Call (831) 624-2737 to reserve your spot.
Pilates & Pinot Let s Unwind Thursday, January 17 5:30-7:00 pm Kick-start your New Year s resolutions, get to know the CVAC Pilates community, and enjoy great wines & small bites. Wine and raffle will follow our free Pilates demo led by Amanda Z. This event is open to the public, so bring your friends.
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Every gift should feel this good. Personal Training Package Pilates & Relaxation Package Three Private Personal Training Sessions $210 ($250 Value) One Private Pilates Session, a Refuge Admission, & Refuge Robe $150 ($188 Value) Available for Members & Non-members Certificate expires six months after purchase.
CVAC CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS 2018 December 14, 15 & 16th $20 / player To enter, email Brian@CVAConline.com the below information by Sunday, December 9th, at 6:00 pm: RECOMMENDED DIVISIONS Singles Players - name, email, cell phone number, and division entering A division = 4.0 and above players Doubles players - name, name of partner, both emails, both cell phone numbers and division entering Questions? Email Brian@CVAConline.com. B division = 3.5 and below players C division = 3.0/2.5 players.