Meet Liberty member of 10 years, wealth advisor, and father of five, Kevin Murphy, who strongly believes in the power of yoga to help heal the body, restore clarity of mind, and recharge the energy and vitality he needs to live his best life. “I have three main focuses in my life,” shares Kevin, “faith; family and fellowship; and health and wellness – all of which fuel one another. I am so fortunate that the Liberty community helps me support and nurture these core values.” When Kevin is not in a yoga class, lifting weights, or in the pool, you might find him Spinning - or cheerfully breezing through the Liberty lobby with one of the Murphy crew in tow. A fan of Michigan’s spectacular fall foliage, Kevin is looking forward to soaking in the rest of the season kicking the soccer ball around with his kids - and enjoying his weekend evenings fireside with his family. 

Interested in ‘resetting and restoring’ your mind and body?

Grab a yoga mat, and say hello to Kevin!

Please welcome Lisa Coveney to her new position as Group Fitness Manager!

Lisa Coveney joined Liberty Athletic Club shortly after emigrating from England in 2012. From the moment she and her family arrived in the States, Lisa shares, “Liberty very quickly became a central part of our ‘new’ American life.” Eight years ago, Lisa joined Liberty’s group fitness team, bringing with her over 20 years of experience in the industry, as well as a solid background in management and early childhood education. “As an educator,” explains Lisa, “one of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned is that a successful class depends upon a shared experience, accessibility to that experience, a sense of achievement – and, of course, a good dose of fun. In this new position, I hope to develop and promote classes that embody these tenets.” Forever passionate about helping people reach their fitness goals and maintain their mental well-being, Lisa looks forward to working more closely with the dedicated and talented team of group fit instructors currently on staff and to continuing to engage with and support the Liberty community. 

Fitness/Group Fitness - Policy Changes

Members under age 12 may …

• Use the fitness floor only when working with a personal trainer.
• Use the track and the basketball court only when accompanied by a parent. 

Members aged 12 and up may …

• Use cardiovascular equipment as well as the Free Motion and Life Fitness Insignia circuits after receiving their New Member Personal Training (NMPT). 
• Participate in group fitness classes (with the exception of Spin classes). 
• Use the track and the basketball court. 

Members aged 14 and up may …

• Use cardiovascular equipment as well as the Free Motion and Life Fitness Insignia circuits after receiving their NMPT.
• Participate in group fitness classes -- and Spin classes only when accompanied by a parent.
• Use the free weight area after receiving their NMPT only when accompanied by a parent or a personal trainer.

Members aged 15 and up may …

• Use cardiovascular equipment as well as the Free Motion and Life Fitness Insignia circuits after receiving their NMPT.
• Participate in group fitness classes and Spin classes.
• Use the free weight area after receiving their NMPT.

To schedule your New Member Personal Training (NMPT), please contact Chelsea Gnida, Director of Fitness & Wellness 

734-665-3738 x 129 chelsea.gnida@libertyathletic.net 

Flight of Yoga Recap



In celebration of National Yoga Month, Liberty hosted a special “Flight of Yoga “event on Friday, September 29th, welcoming over 50 members. Yoga mats and blocks blanketed the twinkle-lit basketball court, clusters of candles created a central aisle for the instructors to demonstrate poses, and the Rob Crozier Duo enhanced the mood of the evening with subtle notes of jazz. Yoga instructors Cheryl, Claire, Irina, Marty, and J.T. led participants through rotating flights of Hatha, Yin, Core, and Vinyasa - demonstrating poses and assisting yogis as needed. This restorative session was followed by a wine and cheese reception coupled with relaxing conversation and plenty of good cheer. 

Group Fitness Updates

Tuesday, October 17th

Halloween Dance Fit party 6:00-7:15 p.m. with Lisa and Justin

Beginning Thursday, October 19th

Dance Fit 6:00-7:00 p.m. with Lisa

Beginning Friday, October 20th

Core and Power Yoga 5:30-6:30 p.m. with Claire

Health and Wellness Checkup

We kindly request that you keep children who are exhibiting any symptoms of illness (runny nose, fever, coughing, sneezing, fatigue, over tiredness, etc.,...) home from the Tree House and refrain from registering them in Youth Programs until they are feeling better. Thank you for trusting us to care for your child and for doing your part to keep our community as safe and healthy as possible.

Open-face Roasted Eggplant, Marinara & Mozzarella Sandwich Makes 4 Servings

I tend to eat eggplant more often at restaurants than I do at home. After seeing baby eggplants at the Farmer's Market, however, I just had to buy them. This recipe is similar to eggplant parmesan without all of the oil. In fact, this recipe doesn't require any oil at all. The best part is that I finally have an easy and delicious eggplant recipe that I can make at home!

Ingredients

• 1 large or 2 small eggplants, sliced into 1/2 inch thick rounds
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• Dried parsley, oregano, and basil
• 8 ounces large mozzarella balls, sliced to 1/4 inch (the pre-sliced mozzarella from Costco works well)
• 4 slices of your favorite bread (I prefer whole grain or pumpernickel)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees
2. Line a pan with parchment paper and place the eggplant on top
3. Roast for 40 minutes, flipping the eggplant halfway through
4. Toast the bread
5. Evenly divide the eggplant between the sandwiches
6. Spoon marinara sauce on top of the eggplant 
7. Give each sandwich a pinch of parsley, oregano, and basil
8. Cover with 2 ounces of mozzarella cheese
9. Bake for 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sandwiches are heated through

Note: If you prefer a 2-slice sandwich, double the amount of eggplant, sauce, and mozzarella 

“The best captains understand that they are not just leading a team, but building a family.”

Who knew that enrolling one’s children in Red Ball 1 would ultimately lead to two of the most dedicated and experienced tennis team players and captains in Liberty’s history? Since the beginning of the millennium, Barry and Lichee St. Pierre have played on an impressive total of 258 teams and have captained a remarkable 101. How did they manage to lead 26 of their teams to District Championships? The answer: a delicate balance of organization, flexibility, communication, respect for other teams - and, of course, an indefatigable love of the game. In their many years of captaining, Barry and Lichee both cite highlights: for Barry, it’s the creation of an original website, designed to track players’ availability, automate emails, and communicate line-ups and match results; for Lichee, it’s the accomplishment of leading her 2003, 3.0 women’s team to Nationals in Tucson - the first Liberty team to attend a USTA National Championship. Undeniably, it’s the love of the game that continues to fuel the St. Pierres as players and as leaders - along with the memories and “new families” they continue to create along the way.