September 2017 Happenings at The Chatham Club

This month it's back to school, back to work and, we hope, back to your health and fitness routine at The Chatham Club! To accommodate your busy schedule, our extended weekend hours resume on September 9th: Saturday and Sunday, 6:30am - 7:00pm.

This is the perfect time to schedule a periodic fitness tune-up with one of our certified personal trainers. It's free with your membership! Also, w e're offering several new group exercise classes (see below) for those who want to change things up.

It's a new season for our elite squash program, which has comprehensive offerings for both juniors and adults, including a new clinic for adult beginners. Check out the schedule, and register online.

Learn more in this issue about the members and staff who help make your Club so special. And, because we really do care about everyone's wellbeing, please be extra careful in our parking lot!

In good health,

Darren Worts

Rules of the Road... in Our Parking Lot

Our parking lot has recently been repaved and re-striped... and we think it looks great!

We hope that you've noticed the new STOP sign at the exit of the upper lot, and the Do Not Enter sign flanked with large white arrows pointing out in the parking row closest to the building.

Please adhere to the traffic arrows and signage. If you fail to stop, or enter a parking row in the wrong direction, you will most likely be the cause of an accident! Whatever time you think you may be saving... think again! This is for the safety of all of our members.

Once again, we must remind you about dropping off and picking up passengers. We cannot stress enough how dangerous it is to pull in the driveway, stop, and let your passenger out. You are creating a hazard! Not only do you run the risk of being struck from behind, your passenger is not safe crossing the driveway, if the driver behind you swerves around you.

Please, pull into the lot, continue to circle around to the beginning of the sidewalk (near the front handicap parking spaces), and let your passenger out.

Our sidewalk area is a No Stopping, No Standing Zone, Fire Zone.

You are creating a hazard when you are parked, or waiting for someone in this zone.

Hatha Yoga Series

w/ Nadia Olsen

14-Week Series

September 10th - December 10th

Yoga is the union of body, mind and breath. Nadia Olsen's yoga classes offer a unique path to healing and wellness. Classes are progressive within each series and within the year.

Sign-up is required for Nadia's yoga series.

All students must begin with the Level I class.

Level I - Sunday, 3:30 - 5:00pm

begins September 10th

Level II - Monday, 7:30 - 9:00pm

begins September 11th

Level III - Tuesday, 7:30 - 9:00pm

begins September 12th

Non-members are welcome: $300.

4th Annual Travels with The Chatham Club Bag & Baseball Cap,

and the August Winner Is... John Merwin!!!

Congratulations, John!

You are the 3rd and final member to win a free month of membership this season!

A very special thank you to all of our members for sharing your summer with us! We enjoyed traveling the world with you! Until next year's travels...

New Fall Classes on the Schedule...

Spin & Stretch

w/ Carol

Thursdays, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Spin & Stretch is a perfect combination of exercises for your body. You'll get the cardio benefits of spinning, followed by the "say ahhhh" reward of a good stretch.

Class begins with a 30-minute ride, followed by 30 minutes of stretching. You'll leave feeling energized and refreshed!

All levels.

Bodies in Balance

w/ Donna Sue

Wednesdays, 10:30 - 11:15am

Bodies in Balance is challenging and fun.

The class combines balance with strength and flexibility, as well as mental and physical agility.

Participants will work both in bare feet and with shoes on during the static and movement poses throughout the class.

Each class is unique, focusing on the many different aspects of balance, and how you can incorporate better balance into your every day.

All levels.

Pilates with Props

w/ Carol

Fridays, 10:30 - 11:30am

Pilates with Props adds variety to your Pilates practice. Utilizing small balls, the Magic Circle and bands, participants will strengthen the powerhouse while adhering to the disciplines of Pilates.

No prior experience necessary. Just you, your energy and enthusiasm.

All levels.

Notable Additions to our Class Schedule...

Kickboxing & More w/ Dewayne: Mondays, 8:45 - 9:30am - Studio A

Spinning w/ Carol: Tuesdays, 8:00 - 8:45am - Spin Studio

Project Physique w/ Carrie: Tuesdays, 12:00 - 12:50pm - Studio A

Yoga for Athletes w/ Bobbi: Wednesdays, 7:15 - 8:15pm - Studio C

Complete Class Schedule

Big Kids Nursery Renovation -

Our Big Kids Club is Getting a New Look...

Beginning Monday, September 11, our upstairs nursery will be closed for renovation. All of our kids will gather in our downstairs nursery. Our regular nursery staff will be present to keep your children engaged and happy.

The big kids nursery will receive a new "Under the Seas" look! The existing mural will be replaced with a whimsical, colorful underwater seascape. The renovation will include new tables and chairs, carpet, ceiling tiles, bookcases and post boards.

We estimate the renovation to be completed in approximately 2 weeks.

What our Members and Staff Have Been Doing...

River 2 Sea Relay -

Congratulations to "Team TCC Road Runners" (l-r) Tony Bacon, Meredith Riccardi, Carol Murray, Melissa Werring, Claudia Stromberg, Frank Azarelo and Tim Murphy! The River to Sea Relay is an annual team relay run across New Jersey. Originating in Lambertville on the Delaware River and ending at the beach in Manasquan, R2C is a physically and mentally challenging endurance event. Teams consist of 7 runners who combine to cover the 72-mile distance that passes through 30 towns in Hunterdon, Mercer, Somerset, Middlesex and Monmouth counties.

NJ-NPC State Championships -

Congratulations to Personal Trainer Andrew Krasovsky! Andrew competed in the National Physique Committee State Championship, August 23rd, at Kean University. He placed 2nd in the Men's Open Lightweight Division.

Dead Serious Mixed Martial Arts Production -

Congratulations to our Group Fitness Instructor Greg Williams! Greg competed in an MMA boxing match on Saturday, August 26th. The match was held in Freehold, NJ.

Greg lost by 1 point in a split decision. He competes in the 200-lb. weight classification.

Are You Ready to Try a New Sport?

Total Beginners Squash Clinic

Fridays, 6:00 - 7:00pm

w/ Sunny Seth

Sunny has a strong adult following at the Club, and can't wait to introduce you to the great game of squash.

If you've ever wanted to try this sport, this is the clinic for you!!!

Sunny also instructs a women's class during the week. For more information, please email Sunny at the above email address

Junior Squash

Fall Session I

Junior Class Registration

September 8th - December 21st

Registration is open for our Fall Session I Junior Classes. Please register on-line.

If you have not received an email indicating your child's class,

please contact us.

Weekend Program Overview - Question & Answer Session for Parents

Saturday, September 9th, 12:45 - 1:15pm

Parents with juniors registered for the Fall, Friday - Sunday program are invited to join Colin and Sunny for a question-and-answer period. Both coaches will describe their vision and goals for the weekend program and be available to answer any questions you may have.

Adult Squash

Congratulations Kevin Brennan

Our best wishes to Kevin Brennan who is moving to Massachusetts, where he will begin a new career, and be closer to his family. Kevin has been with the Club for

5 years, and has been a passionate and wonderful coach in the squash world

for 30 years.

Kevin is an incredible person and coach, and will be sorely missed by his students, their families and the entire Chatham Club staff. Best of luck, Kevin!