March is finally here and spring is just around the corner! It is surely a sign of spring when Daylight Savings Time, otherwise known as when we "Spring Forward," begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday March 10th, 2019. Don't forget to set your clocks ahead on Saturday evening.
March is National Nutrition month. Most of you recognize the importance of healthy nutrition, as well as the multiple benefits associated with balanced dietary habits. Our nutritionist, Susan Cutshaw, is dedicated to helping each member of your family reach his or her health and wellness goals in a timely manner. Susan is available for both ½ hour ($40) and one hour ($69) consultations. You may schedule your consultation by contacting Susan at 734-665-3738 ext. 146.
During the month of March if you refer a friend who joins in March, each of you receive a free month dues! Please contact Membership at 734-665-3738 ext. 112 for
details
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In good health,
Liberty Athletic Club
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Congratulations to the winners of our REVUP Challenge!
After six weeks of challenging health and fitness goals, this year’s annual winter challenge finished with some unprecedented results.
This year, nine teams achieve
d
every goal, resulting in a nine-way tie for first place. All
18
winning team members received a $80 gift card to Liberty. They competed tenaciously and adapted graciously.
While the nine teams tying for first is certainly the big story of REVUP 2019, we also want to acknowledge the numerous other teams and competitors that gave a fantastic effort. Ten additional teams earned at least 75 percent of the points possible, and 29
out of 40
teams earned at least half the points possible!
The following members achieved the largest improvements in weight loss & body composition:
1st Place:
Anthony Kahn
2nd Place:
Andrea Kahn
3rd Place:
Kathy Matney
4
th Place: Elaine Oberlin-Nesbit
Thanks to all who participated!
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Member Spotlight
By Kim Stetson
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Liberty member Bassem El-Tawil is a candidate for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Student of the Year. His school, Washtenaw International High School, nominated him for this prestigious honor.
“The Students of the Year campaign,” according to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), “is a philanthropic leadership development program through which highly motivated, high school leaders embark on a journey of professional growth, ensuring that they stand out when preparing for college and beyond.”
“Student leaders fundraise for LLS in honor of children who are blood cancer survivors. The title Student(s) of the Year is awarded to the candidate or co-candidate team in each community that raises the most funds during a seven-week competition,” January 17th through March 9
th.
Bassem began this competition by recruiting six teammates to assist in fundraising efforts. He named his team “Monira’s Hope,” in honor of his grandmother who died of leukemia in 2012.
To date, the members of Monira’s Hope have launched email and letter writing campaigns; contacted local businesses for sponsorships; and raised awareness of LLS at Washtenaw International High School. Local contributions include proceeds from a fundraiser held at Elevation Burger’s two locations, on February 18
th.
As a high school sophomore, Bassem is busy with schoolwork and extracurricular activities. Following graduation, he hopes to attend the University of Michigan to study biology and computer science. It takes a special young man to successfully juggle high school commitments, as well as the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s seven-week campaign.
Bassem and his team will attend The Grand Finale, on March 9
th, where the winner of the Student(s) of the Year will be announced. No event is needed to crown one specific winner, for all of the participants are winners. Members of Monira’s Hope are winners. Bassem is a winner.
Every three minutes someone is diagnosed with a blood cancer. More than 33% of blood cancer patients do not survive five years after diagnosis. Dire numbers, but thanks to LLS, survival rates and available therapies are improving.
Five-year survival rates for blood cancers, since the 1960’s, have doubled, tripled and quadrupled. And since 2000, 40% of the new cancer therapies approved by the FDA are for blood cancer.
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Power Bowls
From the desk of Susan Cutshaw, M.S. Nutritionist
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Power or Buddha bowls are becoming more and more popular, even KFC has joined the bowl craze. But what goes into making a bowl and why have they become so voguish?
Bowls or plates?
Back in the day we ate all our food in bowls. In fact researchers have traced their use as early as 8000 BC. The move away from bowls to plates became a status symbol in the 1700’s.
Introducing plates, knives, and forks meant food could be separated instead of all mixed up in a bowl providing a way for the wealthy to distinguish themselves from the lower class.
In the late 60’s and early 70’s the far-out folks in California rekindled the use of serving food in bowls, getting away from plates. Today, coupled with the rise of fresh produce, easy to follow recipes and numerous cooking gadgets (Instapot anyone?), power bowls seem to be everywhere. But the real question is what goes into making a healthy bowl?
Bowl ingredients
There are many variations and bowl recipes - you can go vegan, vegetarian or add animal protein. Many of the ingredients can be precooked, chopped, or diced ahead of time so they’re ready to go.
- Start with a base like quinoa, brown rice, ferro, noodles, or greens.
- Add a protein such as chickpeas, lentils, eggs, chicken, salmon, or grilled tempeh.
- Think roasted veggies like sweet potatoes, squash, beets, or broccoli. Add to that raw veggies like shaved carrots, microgreens, or purple cabbage, garnish with fresh fruit. Throw a healthy dressing on top and you’ve got a delicious healthy meal that’s good any time of the day.
Bowls are easy to make, travel well in sealed containers and can be very healthy especially if you make them yourself. Many of the ingredients can be prepared ahead of time cutting down on prep time. Bowls are a great way to increase your intake of fresh veggies and fruit.
If you’re buying a bowl at a restaurant be mindful of ingredients. Some may have unwanted sodium and processed food plus too many calories due to added sugars and high fat dressings. Look for bowls with plenty of fresh, whole foods, lots of color and be sure any dressing comes on the side.
References
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Mediterranean Chickpea Quinoa Power Bowl
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T
hank
you to all our members that helped make our blood drive a huge success. Because of your generosity, we collected 28 pints of blood and helped save 84 lives!
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Adult Tennis
The adult tennis program at Liberty continues to experience great success! The following Liberty players competed in a Midwest sectional tournament the weekend of February 23rd, 2019 for a chance to represent the Midwest at Nationals in Naples, FL in April.
3.0 Men's Doubles:
Jose Briceno/Seth Kornfeld
3.5 Women's Doubles:
Molly Lipham/Kusull Kim and
Bettina Briceno/Christina Slade
3.5 Women's Singles:
Misha Moore, Bettina Briceno
Everyone played some competitive, fun matches against teams from across the Midwest. Bettina Briceno and Christina Slade were runners-up in the Women's 3.5 Doubles division, earning a spot in the National tournament in April. They played a team from Ohio to earn their spot in the finals, and after a very competitive match lost to a team from Indiana. Win or lose, it was a weekend to remember! Players were able to test their game and enjoy time together. Reflecting on her experience, Misha Moore said "I figured out what I want to work on next and am excited to get back on the court." Misha was already seen back on the court early Monday morning! Best of luck Bettina and Christina at Nationals in April!
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USTA Summer League Teams
Interested in playing on a USTA team, contact Marybeth Putnam at
[email protected]. Summer Teams forming soon!
Match play begins the week of May 13th and continues through July.
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Youth Tennis
Liberty's youth tennis program has many options for the beginner player to competitive juniors. Spring registration has begun! Sign up early; spots fill up fast!
Have questions regarding the youth tennis programs at Liberty? Contact the Concierge at 734-665-3738 ext. 134.
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NET Generation
Help your kids beat the winter blues with this quick tip from NET Generation.
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Spring Program Registration:
Registration for Spring Programs opened on March 4th for members and opens on March 18th for non-members! Spring programs begin Monday, April 1st.
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Looking for a fun and friendly place to work? Join the Liberty Team!
We are now hiring for both summer and year round positions ages 16 years of age or older:
- Birthday Party Supervisors
- Certified Lifeguards (lifeguard certification required)
- Swim Instructors (lifeguard certifications required)
- Fitness Floor First Responder (CPR/First Aid/AED Certifications required)
- Child Care Attendant
- Café Attendant
- Female Facilities
- Certified Group Fitness Instructor (Spinning preferred)
- Summer Camp Counselors
We urge you to apply as soon as possible because positions fill up quickly. In fact, we have already begun to review and interview candidates for summer employment.
If interested in employment at Liberty, please contact Katie Potgiesser, Human Resources Manager at 734.665.3738 ext. 118 or at
[email protected], or
stop by the Club and obtain an application at the Front Desk.
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Spring Break Hours for Lagoon & Lagoon Activity Center
Monday, March 25 - Sunday, March 31, 2019
Lagoon Waterpark Hours*
Pending completion of repair work. Further details forthcoming.
Supervised Climbing Wall & Obstacle Play Park Hours*
Monday, March 25 ~ 11am-3pm
Tuesday, March 26 ~ 11am-3pm
Wednesday, March 27 ~ 11am-3pm
Thursday, March 28 ~ 11am-3pm
Friday, March 29 ~ 11am-3pm
*Hours are subject to change
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Giving Back
Liberty Athletic Club is pleased to have provided in-kind donations to the following organizations during the month of February 2019.
Pioneer Band Association
Haisley Elementary
A2 Youth Coral
Viva Voce Youth choir
Saline Football
Ann Arbor Farm and Garden
U of M Law school
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Spring Forward
Daylight savings time arrives on Sunday, March 10th, turn your clock ahead one hour. Longer days and the promise of warmer weather is ahead!
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