It Takes a Village Rowing to Adulthood May It Please the Courts
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Color Page August/September 2009 Volume 2, Number 4 From The Harbor Bay Club May It Please the Courts Alameda’s Rich Tennis History Rowing to Adulthood Crew Team Learns Teamwork It Takes a Village New Effort Helps Seniors LISA’S LETTER This Issue Of The Buzz can’t believe summer is already exciting month for the Harbor Bay half over. It’s such a fun and Club within the community. We busy time of year at the Club— kicked off the month with participation it’s easy to lose track of the in the Mayor’s Annual Fourth of July time. The enthusiasm on the Parade (see photo on right) and ended Itennis courts is peaking, the aquatics July with a fun-filled weekend at the programs are in full bloom, the kids Park Street Business Association’s camps are brimming with activity, and Art & Wine Faire. Throughout the the motivational levels in the fitness month, the club continued to increase center seem to always pick up this its membership, adding many new time of year. The energy at the club members to club’s bustling energy. during the summer is just awesome! It’s Next month, the Club hosts especially great to see everyone taking what promises to be two exciting advantage of the warmer weather and community events. On September longer daylight hours, whether it’s 9, the Club and the Spa at Harbor barbecuing by the pool, watching some Bay host the “Women in Business” courtside action from the café deck, or Chamber of Commerce Mixer and taking in the Bay sunsets over a glass of Spa Faire, which will provide fun wine from the Clubhouse balcony. socializing and complimentary access Photo by Kirk Cowan July was a particularly busy and to a bevy of sample spa treatments, Harbor Bay Club staff and friends have fun while exercising on top of its flat bed trailer during last month’s annual Mayor’s 4th of July Parade. products, professional consultations service designed to provide seniors THE ALAMEDA CIVIC LIGHT OPERA and promotions. Then, on September in our community an alternative to ANNOUNCES “HOPE FOR TOMMOROW” 11, the Club is partnering with the institutionalized elder care by providing City of Alameda Recreation and Parks the household and transportation help Department to host the 96th Annual they need to stay in their own homes Alameda Tennis Tournament for three and neighborhoods longer. days of fun competition with city- As always, we’d love to hear your wide bragging rights at stake. When feedback on The Buzz. Feel free to email OF ALAMEDA we started working with the City to me with your comments and suggestions promote this event and reflected on at [email protected]. the rich history of tennis in Alameda, we felt it made for a great story, so we’ve included the history of the tournament—and tennis in Alameda Lisa Franzel in general—as the feature story for this has been with issue. Many of our younger readers H a r b o r B a y might be surprised to learn that so Club for over 13 ACLO wants to provde 1000 tickets to underprivileged children and their years, serving families to attend our production of Annie in 2009. With a generous many tennis legends and world-ranked contribution from Perforce, we have partnered with the Boys and Girls Club players such as Whitney Reed, Brad as Membership of Alameda, Alameda Family Services and Alameda Midway Shelter to extend Gilbert and Arthur Ashe have strong Representative, this gift to families in need but we need your help to make it possible. ties or played in Alameda. Marketing Director, and Assistant Manager before taking over the GREAT THEATER CAN INSPIRE, EXCITE AND EDUCATE Also in this issue of The Buzz, General Manager position in YOUNG CHILDREN AND REALLY GREAT THEATER we’re pleased to spotlight two local 1999. Her philosophy is to live CAN CHANGE THEIR LIVES. non-profits: the Oakland Strokes, which introduces to many of Alameda’s life, including your passions, in LOG ONTO WWW.ACLO.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION youth the wonderful benefits of rowing as much balance as possible and has helped boost the academic while making an effort each day opportunities for several of our local to contribute to your mental, high school kids; and Avalon Village, physical, emotional and spiritual a new and ambitious concierge health. 2 August/September 2009 www.HarborBayClub.com (510) 521-5414 Color Page Content PEOPLE Features SPOTLIGHTS Rowing Up Fast 04 Phil Gardner 06 Alameda teens learn teamwork and leadership as part of the 05 Irene Nohra Oakland Strokes Crew Team 08 Paul Alway 10 Tennis Anyone? 6 With history in mind, HBC 09 Hermie Golfo to host 96th Annual Alameda Tennis Tournament 12 Tommy Sanchez Club Pages August/September 2009 Volume 2, Number 4 04 Fitness Published by Strength Equipment Refreshers Harbor Bay Club 05 Aquatics 12 General Manager, Lisa Franzel Swimming’s Important Benefits Marketing Manager, Kerri Lonergan Managing Editor, Joel Williams Editor, Patrick Runkle 08 The Spa Graphics & Production, Our Estheticians Francisco Arreola 16 HBC Team News STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER 09 Tennis 17 Club Events Kerri Lonergan The Final Slam STAFF WRITERS Mike Bauer Erin Brown Julie Craig Columns Linda Gilchrist Kerri Lonergan Leslie McGraw 02 Lisa’s Letter 14 Real Estate Update Paulette Staats Kids Corner Mortgage Matters FEATURED WRITERS 12 15 Debra Costner 13 Nonprofit Profile 19 Community Events Peter Holmes Avalon Village Dennis Pagones Michelle Trippi PEOPLE SPOTLIGHTS On the Cover Kirk Cowan Ready for the Alameda Tennis Tournament Lisa Franzel The Harbor Bay Club and its newly resurfaced 19 lighted tennis courts stands ready to host the City of Alameda’s 96th Annual Alameda Tennis Tournament Harbor Bay Club 200 Packet Landing Road on Sept. 11-13. For the first time ever, this historic tournament, a symbol of Alameda, CA 94502 Alameda’s rich tennis heritage and amongst the longest running events of its kind (510) 521-5414 in the United States, will be hosted at the Harbor Bay Club in partnership with the www.harborbayclub.com Alameda Recreation and Park Department. Cover Photo by Kerri Lonergan www.HarborBayClub.com (510) 521-5414 August/September 2009 3 Color Page MIND - BODY / FITNESS Fitness Center News Group Exercise Noel takes on Tuesdays at 5:30 • Classes begin promptly. Try to arrive p.m. for Balletone, an energizing ballet- at least five minutes before start time We offer free strength equipment Cardio Blast and Balletone are in full based fitness workout. More low-impact to allow yourself time to find a space, refreshers: If it’s been a while since you’ve swing exercise that combines a unique blend organize your props and settle in. Do used the strength equipment, and you’ve Come join Amy on Mondays at 6:30 of strength and flexibility movements, not enter class after the curtains have forgotten what to push and where to p.m. for Cardio Blast. This is a cardio leaving no muscle untouched. been drawn. Instructors have the right pull, these sessions are for you! A certified class involving multiple segments using Dance Boogie Remix is back with to refuse admittance to late arrivals. personal trainer will guide you through different pieces of equipment. It’s a little Nicole on Wednesdays from 9:15 a.m. the equipment and show you how to bit of everything—from balls and discs - 10:15 a.m. The class is a cardio dance • Inform the instructor about any set the seat and back adjustments. You’ll to kickboxing and high-impact aerobics. extravaganza with multiple routines— injuries, illnesses or concerns before also learn what to look for in proper You’ll have a blast! from salsa and hip-hop to Afro-Latino class begins. alignment settings for your body. Sessions and country. Simple steps, high energy, are scheduled for Wednesday, August 19 new songs and lots of variety! • Please do not wear excessive perfumes and Saturday, August 22 at 9:00 a.m. in or oils. the fitness center. These sessions are very Mind-Body popular and are filled on a first-come, • Please do not leave class early. If you first-serve basis. Sign up at the front desk Department know that you need to leave early, please or contact Leslie McGraw at ext. 119 for position yourself near the door and exit more information. New Yoga and Pilates Class Etiquette with as little noise as possible. Leave Travel the world with Harbor Bay Guidelines: your mat and props behind rather then Club’s “Passport to Fitness” game in the make noise putting them away. If you fitness center. Walk, run or pedal your way Our goal at Harbor Bay Club is to must leave a Yoga class early, please leave around the world. At each location stop, create an environment that will result before everyone gets into the relaxation you will complete a fitness and nutrition in a positive experience for everyone position. challenge and then be able to move in our Mind-Body classes. Please help along to the next exotic locale. Complete us achieve this goal by following the • Keep variations appropriate. Keep all challenges and you’ll be entered to suggestions below: in mind the level of the class you are win the grand prize—a Jack LaLanne attending. If you find a movement or Juicer! This is just the tool you’ll need • Set all electronic equipment to pose too difficult, you may want to stick to continue a healthy lifestyle with fresh silent mode. A ringing, beeping or with a more basic variation.