Liberty Athletic Club Newsletter

November 2017
In This Issue
Freaky Fun Family Fitness Day Recap & Video
Vitamin D; the sunshine vitamin
Spaliday Celebration
Club News
Holiday Camps for Kids
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
Contact Information
734-665-3738 phone
734-665-6353 fax
Quick Links
 
As the Thanksgiving holiday nears, we are reminded of the many reasons we have to be thankful. At Liberty, we are continually grateful for our members, who not only bring smiles to our faces each day, but have allowed us the opportunity to celebrate our 44th year in business. With members like you, we have been able to provide an environment that fosters health and wellness throughout our local community. Please know that you are always appreciated and we thank you for allowing us to serve you.
 
We wish you and your families a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday. 

In Good Health, 
Liberty Athletic Club


Freaky Fun Family Fitness Day   
We hope everyone had a great time at the annual Freaky Fun Family Fitness Day. Families were active together in Troll Stroll, Dracula Dash, Captain Jack's Scallywags and more!
 
Enjoy the video that highlights the great costumes, activities and fun had by all! 

Freaky Fun Family Fitness Day 2017
Freaky Fun Family Fitness Day 2017

 

Vitamin D; the sunshine vitamin
Susan Cutshaw, M.S. Nutritionist



Summer is over and for Michiganders maintaining adequate vitamin D levels may be problematic.  People who live north of 40 degrees latitude may develop a winter-time vitamin D deficiency when compared to their southern counterparts. (Deficiencies may occur in sunny climates as well.)  Consuming foods that contain vitamin D may not be enough for maintaining serum blood levels during the winter months. 

Vitamin D is considered one of the four fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K), although it's technically a steroid hormone. Adequate levels of VD3 or 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 are determined through a blood test.

Vitamin D is necessary for maintaining optimal bone health by regulating calcium and phosphorus levels.  Research suggests low levels of Vitamin D may also be linked to increased risk for certain cancers, depression, muscular dystrophy, type I diabetes, and muscle and bone pain.  

Recommendations
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) and the Endocrine Society provide guidelines for serum blood levels of vitamin D. 
 
 
IOM Guidelines
Endocrine Society Guidelines
Deficiency
Below 12 ng/mL
Below 20 ng/mL
Insufficiency
12 to 20 ng/mL
21-29 ng/mL
Adequate
Over 20 ng/mL
30-60 ng/mL
Excessive
Over 60 ng/mL
 
*ng/mL is nanograms per milliliter


These two groups have also set upper limits of vitamin D dosage per day for different age groups. 
 
1 to 3 years
4 to 8 years
9 to 18 years
19+ years
IOM
2,500 IU/day
3,000 IU/day
4,000 IU/day
4,000 IU/day
Endocrine Society
4,000 IU/day
4,000 IU/day
10,000 IU/day
10,000 IU/day
*IU is International Units
 

Food sources
3.5 oz salmon, fresh (wild) has 600 to 1,000 IU/vitamin D
3.5 oz salmon, fresh (farmed) has 100 to 250 IU/vitamin D
3.5 oz salmon, canned has 300 to 600 IU/vitamin D
3.5 oz tuna, canned has 236 IU/vitamin D
3.5 oz shiitake mushrooms (fresh) has about 100 IU/vitamin D
3.5 oz shiitake mushrooms (sun-dried) has about 1,600 IU/vitamin D
1 egg yolk has about 20 IU/vitamin D
8 oz fortified milk or yogurt has 100 IU/vitamin D
8 oz fortified orange juice has about 100 IU/vitamin D

Supplements
Before purchasing a vitamin D supplement, consult with your health care provider to ensure the correct dosage and timing.

Studies have shown that vitamin D3 is the best choice for supplements and should be taken with meals containing fat  to properly facilitate absorption.  Supplements can be taken daily, weekly, or monthly.  The choice depends on whether the supplements are correcting a deficiency or maintaining adequate levels (determined by a health care provider).

Supplements are not regulated by the FDA, but there are three groups that monitor ingredients. Look for these symbols when purchasing supplements.





References

Save the Date!
Date: Thursday, December 7
Time: 10am-2:30pm & 5pm-7:30pm
Place: Lobby

Save 15% on ALL Spa Services through January
when scheduled during the Spaliday Celebration!

Save 20% on ALL Massage Packages
when purchased during the Spaliday Celebration!
(Each package includes 4 massages)


Come and Enjoy...
Complimentary Chair Massage
Mini Thai Massage
Luxurious Hand Treatment
Gift Table
Refreshments
Prize Drawings
and more!

Club News  
 
Healthy Reminder
The flu season usually accompanies the winter months.  As the chillier air approaches, we kindly remind our membership to use sanitizing wipes on the equipment after usage.  We can collectively help to ensure everyone remains healthy this season and able to continue regular workout regimens here at the club!  
 
Daylight Saving Time
Just a reminder that Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 5th, 2017 at 2:00am. Don't forget to adjust your clocks!




Liberty's 14th Annual
Pajama & Teddy Bear Drive
November 27th - December 18th
We are collecting new, unwrapped teddy bears and pajamas in all sizes - from infant to adult 4X - to be given to SafeHouse Center in time for their holiday party.   
Holiday Camps for Kids
If you are looking for fun during school vacations, Liberty is the place to be! Kids will be participating in organized games, crafts, free swim, rockwall climbing, and more. Lunch will be provided each day to full and morning half day campers. Liberty will also provide two snacks to full day campers and one snack to half day campers. Camps meet in the Conference Room.

Election Day Camp - 
Full (wait list only)
Ages 5-7 & 8-12
November 7

Harvest Camp 
Ages 5-7 & 8-12 
November 22

Holiday Camp 
Ages 5-7 & 8-12 
December 26-29 & January 2-5 

Half Day - AM
9:00am - 1:00pm
$40 members ($48 non members) per day

Half Day - PM
1:00pm - 5:00pm
$40 members ($48 non members) per day

Full Day
9:00am-5:00pm 
$66 members ($79 non members) per day  
  
Pre Camp Option
8:00am-9:00am 
$5 members ($6 non members) per day
Post Camp Option
5:00pm-6:00pm 
$5 members ($6 non members) per day 

Register for one day or all of them! Every camper must have a current emergency form on file.   

Registration Required.  See Youth Programs Brochure for pricing.

Contact Meaghan Kennedy at (734) 665-3738 ext. 157 or
[email protected] for details.

 
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

The club will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23.

Regular club hours resume on Friday, November 24.  Please see revised group fitness schedule below for class changes on Friday, November 24. 

 

T ree House Hours

Wednesday, November 22 ~ 8:30am-2:30pm and 5:00-8:00pm

Thursday, November 23 ~ Happy Thanksgiving! Club Closed

Friday, November 24  ~ 8:30am-2:30pm (No Evening Hours)

Saturday, November 25 ~ 8:30am-2:30pm

Sunday, November 26 ~ 8:30am-2:30pm

 

Lagoon Life-Guarded Hours

Wednesday, November 22 ~ 12:00-4:00pm
Thursday, November 23 ~ Happy Thanksgiving! Club Closed
Friday, November 24 ~ 12:00pm-4:00pm
Saturday, November 25 ~ 12:00pm-5:00pm
Sunday, November 26 ~ 12:30pm-5:30pm

 

Lagoon Climbing Wall & Supervised Play

Wednesday, November 22 ~ 12:00-4:00pm
Thursday, November 23 ~ Happy Thanksgiving! Club Closed 
Friday, November 24 ~ 12:00pm-4:00pm
Saturday, November 25 ~ 10:00am-2:00pm
Sunday, November 26 ~ 11:00am-4:00pm

 

Group Fitness Schedule 

Wednesday, November 22 ~ Regular Class Schedule

 

Thursday, November 23 ~ Happy Thanksgiving! Club Closed

 

Friday, November 24 ~ Alternate Schedule 

(All other classes are cancelled for the day)
8:30am-9:30am ~ Spinning with Nancy (Spinning Studio)
9:30am-10:30am ~ Barre Blend with Laura (Mind Body Studio)
9:30am-10:30am ~ TKO with Lisa (Group Fitness Studio)
10:30am-11:30am ~ Vinyasa Flow  with Marty (Mind Body Studio)