Upstairs Men's Locker Room

The upstairs Men's Locker room will be CLOSED for plumbing maintenance this Thursday, November 17th. Members may access lockers and changing areas during this time, but all wet areas will be closed. The Family and Men's (downstairs) locker rooms will be available for use during the day.

Thank you for your understanding and patience during this necessary repair.

Thanksgiving Hours

Wednesday, November 23

Club Hours: 5:30am-9pm

Café Liberty: Grab & Go Items Available

Treehouse: 8:30am-1pm (Reservations Required)

Rockwall: Attendant on Duty 11am-3pm

Lagoon: Lifeguards Present 11am-3pm

Group Fitness - Regular Class Schedule

Thursday, November 24

Happy Thanksgiving! Club Closed

Friday, November 25  

Club Hours: 7am-7:30pm

Café Liberty: Grab & Go Items Available

Treehouse: 8:30am-1pm (Reservations Required)

Rockwall: Attendant on Duty 11am-3pm

Lagoon:Lifeguards Present 11am-3pm

Group Fitness (reservations required)

8:30-9:15am - Spin with Andrea (SS) 

9-10am - Step with Lea (GFS)

9:30-10:30am - Bootcamp with Anna (BBC)

9:30-10:30am - Core & Power Yoga with Irina (MBS)

10:30-11:30am - Yin Yoga with Cheryl (MBS)

6am Bootcamp will not run. 

Saturday, November 26

Club Hours: 7am-7:30pm

Café Liberty: Grab & Go Items Available

Treehouse: 8:30am-1pm (Reservations Required)

Rockwall: Attendant on Duty 10am-1pm

Lagoon: 7am-6:30pm (No Lifeguards Present)

Group Fitness - Regular Class Schedule

Sunday, November 27

Club Hours: 7am-7:30pm

Café Liberty: Grab & Go Items Available

Treehouse: 8:30am-1pm (Reservations Required)

Rockwall: Attendant on Duty 11am-2pm

Lagoon: Lifeguards Present 1pm-5pm

Group Fitness - Regular Class Schedule

Indoor Waterpark Hours

Monday - Friday

5:30am-8pm OPEN, No Lifeguards

Saturday

7am-1pm OPEN, No Lifeguards

1pm-5pm Lifeguarded NEW

(Excludes 11/26)

5pm-6:30pm OPEN, No Lifeguards

Sunday

7am-1pm OPEN, No Lifeguards

1pm-5pm Lifeguarded

5pm-6:30pm OPEN, No Lifeguards

Camp Liberty

If you are looking for fun during school vacation, Liberty is the place to be! Kids will be participating in sports, activities, and crafts. Camp may include free swim, rockwall climbing, organized games, and a 3-story play park. Lunch and two snacks are provided each day to campers. This program is for children in Young 5’s thru Fifth Grade (current grade level).

Registration is open 30 days before each camp. 

There is a 5-day cancellation policy for camp programs.

Cell Phone Policy

In order to provide an environment conducive to wellness, please limit cellular conversations to the lobby and/or locker rooms. Don’t forget to turn your cell phone ringer to silent mode when heading to the fitness floor or classes. Use of cell phones for any audio or visual recording is prohibited in all areas.

Early Club Closure

Saturday, December 10th

Liberty Athletic club will close at 6pm on Saturday, December 10th so that our employees may enjoy the staff holiday party.

Bounce House Days Ages 3-12

Come join us for some jumping, and obstacle course fun! We will have an inflatable bounce house available to younger children ages 3-7, and an inflatable obstacle course for children ages 5-12. Children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. 

When

December 17th

1:30pm-3:30pm

Where

Adult Basketball Court

Registration not required

Winter Coat Drive

Please join Reinhart Realtors this winter in the effort to share the gift of WARMTH with those in need throughout our community. Please support this effort with your donation of a gently used or new coat. Children and larger sizes are the greatest need. Warm hats, gloves, and scarves are also needed.

A drop box will be located in the entryway at Liberty Athletic Club from November 8-28.

Pajama Drive for SafeHouse

November 21-December 14

Our 19th Annual Pajama Drive for SafeHouse begins next week and runs through December 14th.

We are collecting new, unwrapped pajamas, slippers, and teddy bears. All sizes for children ages 4-12, women sizes S-XL are needed. These items may be dropped off at the Membership Sales office.

If you would like to make a monetary donation through your Liberty account, please contact the front desk at 734.665.3738 ext. 110. Monetary donations are given to SafeHouse to purchase versatile gift cards (gas, groceries, essentials) and are distributed to families throughout the year.

Thank you to all of you for helping us help our community this holiday season!

What is Myzone?

Myzone is a fitness tracker that provides real-time feedback on heart rate, calories, and effort. It helps users achieve their health and fitness goals, with motivational support from friends through Myzone social network, and utilizes Myzone Effort Points (MEPs) system to earn credit for the workout and reward effort.

What makes Myzone different from other trackers?

•  Motivates you to climb the leaderboard with Myzone status rankings
• Earn MEPs (Myzone Effort Points) and status rewards
• Shows your stats on the big screen when you workout with the Myzone club experience
• Sets goals by measuring the effort you put in

What Liberty has for sale

1. Myzone Switch (full unit): $85 total
2. Myzone Switch replacement band: $10.60 total
3. Myzone MZ3 (old model) replacement band: $10.60 total

FAQ:

• I bought a Myzone, now what? Download the Myzone App or visit www.myzonemoves.org and select Register. Facility code is on the box: LIBUS001
• Is there a warranty? The module=12-month warranty and the straps= 3-month warranty
• Device not charging? USB must be plugged into the computer, not a wall
• Can Myzone be used outside of the club? Yes, can be used anywhere, anytime.
• Belt not turning on? Moisten electrodes with water
• What are MEPS?

Testimonial

"What's cool about Myzone is that it allows me to see when I can push myself harder in the workout. I like the ability to add friends in the app to encourage each other. Myzone keeps me motivated to work out because I do not want to lose my status level that took so long to earn."

~ Robin Michos, Member Since 1996

Contact Chelsea Gnida, Director of Fitness and Wellness for more information about Myzone at chelsea.gnida@libertyathletic.net or 734-665-3738 ext. 129

Lemony Lentil Soup

makes 8 servings

Ingredients 

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 cups or 400 grams dried lentils, green or brown, rinsed
• 14 oz can crushed tomato
• 6 cups stock, chicken or vegetable
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp coriander 
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 2 Tbsp fresh parsley
• 1 lemon
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large pot over low/medium heat. Add onion. After 2 minutes add the garlic, cook for 1 - 2 more minutes, stirring often, until garlic is slightly brown but not burned. 
2. Add carrots and celery. Cook for 7 - 10 more minutes until they soften
3. Add the rest of the ingredients except the lemon and salt and pepper and stir
4. Turn heat to high. When liquid starts to boil, turn the heat down to low, cover, and let soup simmer for 35 - 40 minutes or until lentils are soft and not crunchy. 
5. Remove bay leaves
6. Using a blender or an immersion blender, puree about 1/4 to 1/3 of the soup to thicken it up. 
7. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Zest about half the lemon into the soup. Add the juice of 1/4 to 1/2 lemon (to your preference). Top with parsley.

Serve with crusty bread  

Tennis Tip of the Month

Doubles Strategy

For both recreational and competitive tennis players, doubles play is often the game of choice. Not to mention, many competitive leagues are primarily "doubles focused".

The strategy and movement on the doubles court tends to be more intricate than in singles. Here are a few tips to help you play top level doubles and win more matches.

1. Get your first serve in.
2. Consider using a higher percentage spin serve at 75% speed rather than a harder flat serve. This will help set your partner up at net and minimize the chance your opponent can attack your 2nd serve.
3. Move with your partner and cover the middle.
4. If your partner, or opposing player is pulled out wide, you should be close to the center line of the court to cover the middle. If you hit the ball to the middle, both you and your partner should cover the middle. Move together as a team as if you are tied together by a rope.
5. Placement is more important than power on volleys and overheads.
6. Setting the point up by playing to the deep baseliner, or through the middle is a great way to apply pressure and force your opponent to make an error. Winning volleys should be hit with a compact stroke with an emphasis on the legs instead of a wristy swinging shot. Deeper overheads should be hit through the middle and shorter overheads should be put away at an angle. Remember the adage, deep to deep and close to close when deciding where to play your set-up and finishing shots.
7. Communication is key.
8. Open communication and connecting with your partner is an important component of any successful doubles team. Verbal communication such as "You!", "Mine!", "Stay!", "Switch!" will help you cover the court in sync with your partner. The changeovers should be used to discuss your opponent's tendencies and make appropriate strategy adjustments. Always be positive, and never criticize, critique or talk down to your partner.

Adaptive Tennis

Liberty Athletic Club is offering free adaptive tennis classes for youth and adults ages 8-26 years old with disabilities and special needs. The classes are lead by Head Tennis Professional, Dean Boodakian. To register and learn more, please see the attached flyer. Feel free to share this information with friends.

Upcoming Dates

• Friday, December 2, 2022

Register by calling Liberty Athletic Club at 734-665-3738 ext. 110. Members may register on-line or through the mobile app.

Outdoor Tennis Courts Closed

The outdoor tennis courts are now officilly closed for the winter months.

An extensive court maintenance project including crack repair and color coating is slated for the spring.