The Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly are hosting their annual "Senior" Prom on Friday, 5/5 from 5;30pm-8:30pm at the Club. This is a free event open to the community, and includes music, dancing, and a buffet dinner. Reservations are required, and volunteer opportunities are available for ages 14 and up. 

 

The Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly is a national nonprofit, volunteer organization committed to relieving isolation and loneliness among senior citizens. For more information or to make reservations, email Club manager Julie Goodchild.

On Tuesday, 5/16 from 6pm-8pm, the Keystone Bar & Grill joins us for the May Third Tuesday Tasting event. It's free to attend for members and one guest, so register early! Keystone is best known for their varieties of mac and cheese, which pairs well with the wine tasting hosted by Market Café (fees apply) and the live music by Ron Purdon and his orchestra in the Staircase Lounge. 

Fees apply for walk-ins and non-cancelled reservations; email Julie Goodchild to RSVP before 12pm on Monday, 5/15, or inquire at the Club on your next visit.

On Thursday, 5/25 at 6pm, Cheers to Art invites you to experience art as entertainment, where an evening of painting, music and a little wine (available for purchase) often turns into a full-fledged party! Absolutely NO experience is necessary. 

We'll provide the materials, so all you need to do is email Heather Maloney to register before Wednesday, 5/17. The painting shown here will be what we create together.

Get ready for the Morgan's Little Miami Triathlon! The race is set for Sunday, 6/4, beginning at 8am at Morgan's Canoe and Outdoor Adventures in Ft. Ancient on the Little Miami. You'll pair off in teams of two to paddle six miles, run 5.5 miles, and bike 18 miles to the finish line.  If the long haul isn't for you, the half-mile race is a great option for half the distance with all the fun. We have a kayak division if you don't want to canoe, and a walking division if you don't want to run. 

At the afterparty, participants can enjoy a hot meal and live music by The Grey Dogs.  Club members receive 20% off per team, or 10% off single entries for the kayak division if they use the code CSCK17 when they register!  Click here for more information.

 

On Saturday, 4/29 at 8am, Lead spin instructor Robert Pettifer teaches this monthly 60-minute class to all beginner spinners interested in group classes and personal spinning workouts. You'll learn about the Keiser bike and how to use its computer, as well as setup, safety and expectations for a wonderful ride. No registration is required; email Lynda Wilisch for details.

  

It's not too late to register for the Cincinnati Alliance 200-hour yoga teacher training program! Classes are taught by E-YRT200-certified Stacy Shirley, and Trisha Durham, who is completing her 500-hour RYT. Classes take place one weekend a month for six months, with dates set for May 12-14; June 16-18; July 14-16; August 18-21; September 15-17; October 13-15; and October 27-29. 

 

Classes run on Fridays from 6pm-9pm, Saturdays from 9am-6pm, and Sundays from 9am-5:30pm in Studio B and the Grandin East meeting room. If you're interested, email Lynda Wilisch to register before Monday, 5/1, and submit your $500 down payment.

  

On Tuesday, 5/2 from 6pm-7pm, we're hosting a new kind of fitness challenge! Exercise in any area of the Club with a MyZone monitor; options include indoor cardio, the outdoor rig, the spin room for the 6pm spin class, and body pump class at 6pm.   The person with the most MyZone Effort Points (MEP) at 7pm will win a $50 gift card to Teller's of Hyde Park! All registered participant will receive a free drink ticket for the after party beginning at 7pm.

 

Regardless of whether or not you win, come to the group exercise area after 7pm to eat, drink, and hang out with other members. For more information, email Michael Downs.

Available dates/times include: 

• Monday, 5/1 from 7:30am-9am
• Tuesday, 5/9 from 4:30pm-6:10pm
• Wednesday, 5/17 from 7:15am-9:15am

These screenings are complimentary to Club members, hosted by Club Wellness Clinician, Vic Troha. Click here for the full schedule; or you can call 513-527-4000, or visit any desk at the Club to register. Visit Vic's webpage for additional services.

  

What is Life Without Your Health? Brenda Ihle, RN, CHN, HHP, comes to the Club on Thursday, 5/18 at 6:30pm, and Tuesday, 5/23 at 11:30am, to share her journey towards a pathway of good health. Brenda is a registered nurse who has worked in the healthcare system for over 25 years. 

 

The medical field considered her personal health issues to be normal conditions that everyone would normally treat with prescriptions; her life was forever changed when she found her way to holistic nutrition. The event is free to members; email Heather Maloney or call 513-527-4550 to register if you'd like to attend.

 

Want to lose weight? It all starts with your diet. HMR, a weight management program at the Club, kick-starts your nutrition with five servings of fruits and vegetables, two prepared entrees, and 3 HMR shakes per day, and activates a personal plan to help you reach your goals. 

The first group of participants is four weeks in and has lost over 400 pounds together! Learn more at one of our info sessions, scheduled for 12pm on Mondays and 6pm on Tuesdays every week. Click here for more information.

 

Tuesday night Pickleball at 6pm is a great way to pick up a paddle and spend a weeknight. Round robin play runs through April and May, and is open to everyone - even and especially if you haven't played before. 

No RSVP required; we'll provide the equipment if you need it, so come ready to play. Email Jeff Roman with questions.

 

Next Wednesday, 4/26 at 5;30pm, and Thursday, 4/27 at 6pm, the Flying Fish Swim Team will be holding tryouts in the indoor pool for the 2017 summer swim season! Tryouts are open to any and all swimmers who have not previously participated and is interested in joining the team. No registration is required; email Sakaywa Grove for more information.

 

If your little one has mastered parent-tot swim classes but isn't old enough to join the group or private lessons, the Giggling Guppies class is designed to prepare 2-year-old swimmers for those lessons next year.  Classes take place on Tuesdays at 4pm; Wednesdays at 2:30pm; and Thursdays at 2:30pm. 

Parents are not required to be in the water with their kids, but they must remain in the pool area for the duration of the lesson.  Email Sakaywa Grove  or click here for more information.