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Liberty Athletic Club | July Newsletter 2018
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July is Member Appreciation Month! As we celebrate our 46th year, we realize what has made us successful are members, like you, who continually show dedication and support. To demonstrate our appreciation, we have organized an entire month of fun.
- Stop by the front desk and enter your name into our daily drawing. You might be the lucky winner of a gift card, a massage, a MyZone Activity Tracker or even a month of dues!
The entire staff and management team, along with the owners, thank you for being a member. It is our pleasure to provide you with the utmost in equipment, programs, services and overall experience. We appreciate you and look forward to serving you in the future.
In good health,
Liberty Athletic Club
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7/4 WED
Old School Games (all ages)
1pm-4pm | Outdoor Facility
7/7 SAT
Hula/Tahitian Dance Lessons
(all ages)
3pm-5pm | Outdoor Facility
7/8 SUN
Chair Massage (ages 18+)
1pm-2:30pm | Outdoor Facility
7/13 FRI
1/2 Off One Guest
(one per membership)
11am-Close | Check-In
Dodge Ball* (ages 7-12)
1:30pm-2:30pm | Indoor Basketball Court
7/15 SUN
National Ice Cream Day
(Free Bars while supplies last)
2pm-4pm | Splash Cafe
7/17 TUE
Chair Massage (ages 18+)
12pm-1:30pm | Outdoor Facility
7/18 WED
Float Night (See description in brochure)
6pm-8pm | Outdoor Lap Pool
Root Beer Floats for Sale
6pm-8pm | Splash Cafe
7/26 THU
Chair Massage (ages 18+)
5:30pm-7pm | Outdoor Facility
7/31 TUE
Chair Massage (ages 18+)
12pm-1:30pm | Outdoor Facility
*Registration Required
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The Spa at Liberty
Offer extended! Purchase as many discounted packages as you'd like between June 1st and August 31st, 2018. Packages may be shared by members on the same account. No expiration date.
Click here for details
or stop by Concierge or Front Desk.
Non-member pricing available on request.
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ByKids4Kids
Project SoleFul aims to keep shoes out of landfills and on the feet of children who need them. Together with Liberty Athletic Club, we were able to collect a total of 237 shoes in the first 2 weeks of June. Kids can make a difference!
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Enjoying the Fitness Floor
As with all changes in seasons, summertime at Liberty looks and feels a bit different from other times of the year. In addition to the fun and excitement of our outdoor facilities, the fitness floor sees some new traffic throughout the summer months. We want to ensure our fitness floor space is a safe and enjoyable place for all our members. We'd like to take this opportunity to kindly highlight some of the fitness floor policies and guidelines designed for everyone's safety and enjoyment:
- Please refrain from talking on your cellphone. The lobby and seating area are a great place to take a phone call.
- Please wear appropriate footwear. Sandals and open-toed shoes aren't permitted on the fitness floor, track or basketball court.
- Kids need to be 12 years old to use the cardio equipment and weight machines, but need to be 15 years old to use free weights.
- Please replace your weights and small equipment. It can be frustrating to other members when a piece of equipment isn't located in its normal spot. It is equally as frustrating when they must remove several weights in order to use a piece of equipment.
- Please allow others to "work-in." We all need some rest between sets, feel free to ask our trainers or other members if you can "work-in" a set before they conduct their next set.
- Please wipe down equipment after use.
We greatly appreciate your efforts in helping us maintain a clean, fun and safe exercise environment at Liberty.
Have a great summer!
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from the Desk of Susan Cutshaw M.S., Nutritionist
Organic foods are available everywhere from farm markets to supermarket chains. The USDA has established criteria to define "organic" that cover products from farm to table. These include soil and water quality, pest and livestock management, and food additives.
The costs however can make purchasing organics often prohibitive when compared with their conventionally grown counterparts. Is there a health advantage to consuming organic foods that overrides the steeper price?
Health claims
The latest research suggests there's not a significant nutritional advantage from eating organic foods. In a recent study comparing organic and conventional foods, researchers at Stanford University found no significant difference in nutritional value between the two.
The advantage to organics may be in the use of pesticides. Several studies indicate that organically grown foods have less pesticide residue than conventionally grown foods. Each year the Environmental Working Group (EWG) compiles a list of foods containing high levels of pesticides in order from most to least - "The Dirty Dozen". The same group also has a list of foods with the lowest pesticide levels - "The Clean 15".
| The Dirty Dozen 2018 |
The Clean 15 2018 |
| 1. Strawberries |
1. Avocados |
| 2. Spinach |
2. Sweet Corn |
| 3. Nectarines |
3. Pineapple
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| 4. Apples |
4. Cabbage |
| 5. Grapes |
5. Onions |
| 6. Peaches |
6. Sweet peas (frozen) |
| 7. Cherries |
7. Papayas |
| 8. Pears |
8. Asparagus |
| 9. Tomatoes |
9. Mangos |
| 10. Celery |
10. Eggplant |
| 11. Potatoes |
11. Honeydew melon |
| 12. Sweet bell peppers |
12. Kiwi |
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13. Cantaloupe |
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14. Cauliflower |
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15. Broccoli |
Bottom line
This doesn't mean we should purchase only organic produce when making selections from the dirty dozen lists. In fact, researchers and nutritionists are very clear that we should be eating more veggies and fruit whether they are organic or conventionally grown.
"Eat food, not too much, mostly plants" -
Michael Pollan
References
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USTA Midwest Closed Tennis Championships
Liberty member Mert Oral recently won the Boy's 14 and under Singles division of the USTA Midwest Closed Tennis Championships in Lansing. This is the top level of tennis competition in the Midwest and Mert came in 1st out of 128 players. He was seeded 4th in the tournament and won seven matches on his way to the title. In the final, Mert defeated James Albarracin of Chicago 7-5, 1-6, 7-6 (2) in a 3 1/2 hour thrilling match to capture the title.
Mert will next be participating in the Zonals National Team Tournament in Kalamazoo, MI., and the National Clay Courts in Mobile, AL. Mert will be an incoming freshman at Greenhills School in the fall where he will be a member of the Varsity Tennis Team.
In addition to playing tennis at Liberty, Mert has attributed his improved fitness to working with Personal Trainer, Patrick Mehan.
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Wellness & Prevention
What a Cardiologist Eats Daily to Keep Her Heart Healthy.
Learn what a Michigan Medicine doctor who specializes in heart care eats for breakfast, lunch and dinner - plus a few tips to apply to your own menu.
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Sharlene Day, M.D.
Liberty Member!
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Club Information
Employment Opportunities
Liberty is looking to hire Child Care Attendants who can start in early August and continue working in the Fall. We are also looking for Certified Group Fitness Instructors and a Nail Technician. If you or someone you know is qualified and interested, please reach out to Kim Bonilla in Human Resources: 734.665.3738 ext 118 or via email: [email protected]
Club Towels
Club towels are not to be used at the Outdoor Facilities.
Please bring your own beach towels when swimming in these areas.
Saturday, July 14 & Saturday, July 21 - Home Swim Meets
(Outdoor pools open at 1:00pm)
During these home swim meets our parking lot will be busy with those families involved in the meet. Additional parking is available at Absolute Title on Saturday, July 14th & Saturday, July 21, our neighbors to the east of us.
Friday, July 27 - Outdoor Pools
Outdoor pools will close at 5:45pm for the swim team end of season party. In the event of rain the Lagoon pools will be closed from 5:45-9:00pm.
Hours and Information
Monday, July 23 - Outdoor Lap Pool
The Outdoor Lap Pool will begin opening at 10:00am on Monday, July 23th.
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Dog Safety 
Please do not leave your animals in a parked car. This raises many questions and concerns among our membership when we are not able to locate the owner in the club. As a result, the police may be called. We certainly want both you and your pets to be healthy and safe. Automobile temperatures can very quickly rise to dangerous levels; the average temperature increase in a parked car is 40 degrees, and the majority of this increase occurs in the first 15 to 30 minutes. When it's 80 degrees outside, your car will be a staggering 114 degrees, after 30 minutes! Worse still, dogs can't cool themselves down as easily as people, and once they overheat, they can suffer extensive organ damage or die. We appreciate your attention to this matter.
Outdoor Water Park
Member Check-in is required at the Outdoor Waterpark. If you do not have your liberty key card, please present a drivers license to the outdoor desk attendant.
Unless enrolled in a Liberty sponsored program or event, children must be 12 years old to be dropped off at the club without a parent or adult supervisor. Supervisors must be 16 years or older.
Please remember to bring socks for your children when coming to the Tree House.
Indoor Waterpark
The indoor Liberty Lagoon is not scheduled to be lifeguarded during the summer season. Should the outdoor waterpark close due to inclement weather or other circumstances, the lifeguard staff from outside will move indoors.
During Un-lifeguarded Indoor Waterpark Hours: children under age 15 must be accompanied by a parent in the pool area.
Lagoon Activity Center and Climbing Wall
Children under age 8 must be accompanied by a parent in the Lagoon's activity center. Ages 8 and up may use this area unaccompanied, as long as parents remain on Liberty's premises. The climbing wall is for use by patrons weighing a minimum of 45 lbs. and a maximum weight of 250 lbs., during designated hours.
Obstacle Play Park Rules
Children must be 5 years of age or older to play on the Obstacle Play Park structure. Socks must be worn when playing within the structure.
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Community Fitness Events
Rainbow Connection Walk for Kids - The Brooksie Way!
On Sunday, September 23 2018
we will gather together at The Brooksie Way to celebrate, honor and remember those who have been impacted by a life threatening medical condition.
Registration includes entry to the race (participants will not be timed), race medal, and celebration; walkers 13 years and younger will also receive a commemorative Walk for Kids t-shirt.
All participants who raise a minimum of $50 will earn a Walk for Kids commemorative t-shirt and will qualify for additional exciting prizes!
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