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Spring 2006
HOUSTONIAN
Share Our Strength
Event Benefits
Houston Hunger
Organizations
Build Endurance & Strength
With Anchored Aquatic
Circuit Training
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Walk A Day
Fitness Challenge
MANAGERS’ MESSAGES
A Minute With Mark
Mark Stevens
General Manager
The Houstonian Club
With a new year comes new routines,
sports and activities for kids and work
responsibilities. With our busy schedules
it is often hard to make time for our
exercise program. Typically the first thing
we give up is the so called “free time” for
our own personal health and well being.
Seeing our fitness goals through the year
takes hard work, commitment and a
customized plan that works. Boredom,
improper use of equipment or lack of
results can hinder our progress and make
it easier to give up. Consider the following recommendations in your daily workout
routine to help you stick to your program for the entire year:
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Always warm up before your activity. Ten minutes at a moderate pace on a piece of cardio equipment before beginning your main workout will increase your blood flow and core temperature, lubricate your joints and prevent injuries.
Drink lots of water! Drinking water not only helps keep you
properly hydrated but also helps your metabolism and flushes
out toxins.
When using exercise equipment or free weights, use the correct amount of weights. Men tend to use too much and women use
too little weight when training. Work with a member of our
staff to get your proper weights identified.
Stretch more. Stretch after aerobic activity and between sets
in the weight room.
Cool down after your workout. We recommend a few minutes
of light activity followed by stretching exercises for the total body. In addition to assisting you with your fitness goals, we would also
like to announce a few developments that will have a positive
impact on The Club this year.
We have recently revised the Member Advisory Board. This group,
selected from each segment and demographic of our membership,
will serve as a valuable resource in helping us understand requests
and expectations of our overall membership. After serving a two
year period, Board Members will nominate candidates to serve as
new members of the group. This is a voluntary group that is very
active and passionate about the overall success and direction of
The Houstonian Club and we look forward to working with
each of them. Members of the 2006-2007 Advisory Board:
Michael Abdouch, Mary Bass, Norton Berlin, Anne Carl,
Les Gourwitz, Harvard Hill, Wini Lipsey, Tiffani Miller,
Preston Moore, Tammy Morris, Carol Sawyer, Tami Stomberg
& Laura Ward
We have also made significant changes to the facilities in recent
months. Most notable is the reorganization of the Fitness Center.
This is the first phase of several improvements that we anticipate
in this area. We are currently looking at Olympic platforms, plate
loaded equipment and the most advanced cardio equipment in the
industry. We have also added XM Radio for the free weight area
to provide upbeat, energetic and commercial free music during
your workouts. Our plans also include improvements in the Youth Gym and
The Bungalow including a new identification system and
check-in/out controls for those areas. In addition, the basketball
court will receive a new skylight and a new resurfaced floor in
coming months. These changes should bring improved
satisfaction and enjoyment of our Club facilities. Thank you for being a member of The Houstonian Club
and we look forward to serving you throughout the year!
Hotel Happenings
Jim Mills
Spring is certainly in the air! Our property
has never looked better, thanks to the hard
work of our grounds manager, Paula
Egger. She and her team have labored all
winter to give us a great spring show of
color. If your workouts include outdoor
activities, I suggest a stroll through the
grounds as you cool down. Take a moment
to enjoy the azaleas in bloom and the
plantings that are beginning to put out
new growth. And because all Houstonians love to get
out and enjoy the beautiful spring weather,
the Gazebo is now open weekends until
daily service begins in May. It is the perfect spot to hang out! I hope
you’ll have the opportunity to visit the pools soon and try some of
the new menu selections created by Executive Chef Jeff Everts and
the culinary team. In fact, they have been busy developing new ideas
for several locations including new menus in Olivette, Room Service
and the Bar. I suggest sampling the new bar appetizer menu on a
Thursday evening to give our trio a listen. We have been attracting
a regular crowd to enjoy the conversation-friendly entertainment.
Our longtime bartenders Jaime and Alex are ready to take care of
you and your guests.
General Manager
The Houstonian Hotel
Please don’t forget to make plans to celebrate Easter and Mother’s
Day with us. We will host brunches in the Grande Ballroom and
the Manor House on both holidays, and the most popular times
book early.
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Please contact Heidi or Brianna at the Manor House at 713.685.6840
to book the prix fixe offered there, or for the Grande Buffet call
713.685.6888 and speak to any service agent. Of course, we’ll also
have a special menu in Olivette on both days for a third option. If your spring plans include a hotel stay for your family or friends,
we have recently completed two new suites, bringing our total to ten
with four offering connecting rooms. The most stunning is the new
Capitol Suite. This inviting 1177 square foot suite sits amongst warm
hues of red and brown designer touches complimented by lustrous
hardwood flooring, faux leather walls and cabinetry throughout.
Accommodations include a master bedroom with an antique leather
wing-back bed, a spacious master bathroom with luxurious
appointments, a wet bar, dining area for six and an adjoining room
with two queen beds. The parlor is clad in maple paneling and
offers an office alcove complete with enclosed shelving, a desk
and full service business products including an all-in-one laser
printer/fax/copier/scanner – perfect for conducting business on
the road. Please contact Barbara Zopfi or any reservation agent
to book this suite.
I hope you will consider the hotel as a travel-free get away location
for your family this spring and summer. With all we have to offer,
you truly can take a break from the routine without all the hassles
of plane rides or long drives. Our staff remains ready to serve you
and your guests.
SEEN & HEARD
The Club recently
provided an opportunity
for Members to start the
year with fitness in the
top of their mind and
to focus on their health
and the health of their
family. A series of
educational events
included seminars on
How to Lose the Last
Ten Pounds and How
to Get Your Kids to Eat
Healthy by Houstonian
personal trainers and
dietitians as well as a
presentation by renowned
medical and health
professional and
bestselling author
Dr. Bob Arnot.
New Houstonian
Executive Chef
The Houstonian has announced the
appointment of Jeffrey Everts as
Executive Chef.
Everts comes to The Houstonian from
Los Angeles, where he most recently worked
as Area Executive Chef for Kor Hotel Group.
While there, he led the culinary teams at
noted restaurants
blue on blue at
the Avalon Hotel
and Citron at
Viceroy Palm
Springs. Previously,
Chef Everts helped
lead Boston’s Spire
restaurant, located at
the boutique hotel
NINE ZERO, to
national acclaim.
“We are delighted to
welcome Jeffrey to
The Houstonian
Hotel, Club & Spa,”
said Jim Mills,
Houstonian Hotel General Manager.
“He brings with him a stellar reputation,
outstanding experience and a combination
of classic cooking techniques and creativity
that are a perfect fit for the culinary
personality and traditions of
The Houstonian.”
Check out
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Log on to myhoustonian.com, the Members Only
website of The Houstonian Club. Recently
launched, this site provides information on adult
and children’s fitness programs, class schedules,
events, registration forms, staff bios, expert
information on health and fitness topics,
and much more.
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C ALENDAR
Wine Dinner
EASTER BRUNCH
Sunday, April 16
Celebrate this special day with family and friends.
Vineyards
Friday, March 24
8:00 pm
The Hearth Room
$85 inclusive
Join Frank Audesirk, owner of Audesirk Vineyards and
Executive Chef Jeffrey Everts for an evening of exquisite
cuisine paired with premium wines from Napa Valley
vineyards.Crafted by renowned winemakers, Audesirk takes
a unique approach to the wine business, sourcing fruit from
a number of high-end growers in Napa Valley, then
collaborating with the best winemakers in Napa Valley to
create Audesirk’s portfolio of wines. Audesirk Vineyards
produces Signature, a premium blend that showcases the best
fruit finds of the year, as well as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir,
and Cabernet Franc. For reservations, call 713.685.6713.
Before You Say “I Do”
BRIDAL SOIREE
Sunday, March 26
1:00 - 6:00 pm
The Hotel
$12 in advance
$15 at door
Meet with more than seventy of
Houston’s finest wedding experts
and find everything you need to
plan the perfect wedding.
Featuring champagne and canapes,
this exclusive bridal runway show
will highlight Houston’s most
talented wedding experts in a
beautiful setting.
For more information, call 713.464.4321
or visit www.houstonbridalshows.com
SPRING FLING
Sunday, April 9, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Moonwalks, face painters,
petting zoo, refreshments,
a visit from the Easter Bunny
and an egg hunt.
Houstonian Grande Ballroom
Seatings: 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
$49 Adults, $16 Children ages 5 to 12
Complimentary for children 4 and under
Includes Champagne and Mimosas
and complimentary Valet Parking.
For reservations, call 713.685.6888.
Manor House
Three Course Meal
Seatings: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
$49 Adults, $16 Children ages 5 to 12
Complimentary for children 4 and under
Includes complimentary Valet Parking.
For reservations, call 713.685.6840.
6th Annual End Hunger
Network Chefs’ Dinner
Wednesday, April 19
6:30 pm
The Hotel
An evening of dining that includes some of Houston’s
finest cuisine prepared by chefs from the city’s best
restaurants. All proceeds from the event benefit
End Hunger Network’s hunger-relief programs.
For more information, call 713.532.3663.
APRIL IN
PARIS
Wednesday, April 26
6:00 – 9:00 pm
The Manor House
Highlighting French cuisines,
live music, and a selection
of French wines from
many regions of France.
$45 per person
For reservations,
call 713.685.6840.
$12 per person
For reservations, call 713.685.6753. Prices do not include tax and gratuity.
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C A L E N D A R
DIVE-IN MOVIE
Share Our Strength
Taste of the Nation
“A Shark’s Tale”
Friday, April 28
6:00 pm
The Resort Pool
Sunday, May 21
5:00 – 8:00 pm
The Meadow
Splash into this ‘fin-tastic’
event for the whole family!
Kids can sink their ‘jaws’
into S’mores and play
games while ejoying the
large movie screen.
The Gazebo will be open
for snacks and beverages.
For reservations, call
713.685.7929.
A culinary extravaganza featuring food and wine from
50 of Houston’s finest restaurants and caterers. Spend
a gala afternoon strolling, sampling, sipping and
socializing with fellow Houstonians, while being
serenaded by the Static Band from Lake Charles,
Louisiana. All proceeds support The End Hunger
Network and The Houston Food Bank.
$85
For reservations, call 713.355.7766.
Jazz Nite on The
Meadow
Thursday, May 11
6:00 – 9:00 pm
Bring your blanket
or chairs and enjoy
the smooth sounds of
live jazz music on
The Meadow. Snacks
and cash bar provided.
MEMORIAL DAY
Mother’s Day Brunch
Sunday, May 14
Treat mom to the special day she deserves!
Houstonian Grande Ballroom
Seatings: 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
$49 Adults, $16 Children ages 5 to 12
Complimentary for children
4 and under
Includes Champagne,
Mimosas and complimentary
Valet Parking. For reservations,
call 713.685.6888.
POOL PARTY
Monday, May 29
Noon – 3:00 pm
The Club
Celebrate with live music, food, games and
fun for the entire family.
For more information, call 713.685.6888.
Manor House
Three Course Meal
Seatings: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
$49 Adults, $16 Children ages 5 to 12
Complimentary for children
4 and under
Includes complimentary Valet Parking.
For reservations, call 713.685.6840.
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AQUATICS
LAP LANE
SWIMMING
ANCHORED
AQUATIC CIRCUIT
TRAINING
Thursdays
9:30 - 10:30 am
Anchored Aquatic Circuit Training is cardiovascular
intervals with resistance circuit utilization. Build your
endurance and increase your muscular strength in this
intensifying one-hour aquatic workout in the deep and
shallow waters of the Garden Pool. This workout is for
all fitness levels and uses various aquatic equipment.
Come give this new class a try! For more information,
call the Aquatics Department at 713.685.6751.
As the warmer months approach, and everyone starts
thinking about exercising in the pools, I hope these
guidelines are helpful.
Expect to share a lane with one or more other
swimmers. There are some quiet times, but if you
are trying to lap swim at popular times, you must be
willing to share with up to three other swimmers.
There is a Lap Lane use schedule available that will tell
you by day and hour when the pool will be busy.
Water Fitness
January Luncheon
Never just jump in a lane and begin swimming down
the pool, as it may cause accidents and/or it might
surprise the other swimmer. 1 To share a lane with one person, stop them and communicate that you want to share a lane and determine how you will divide the lane (Split the
lane or swim a circle pattern (around the black line
in a counter clock-wise pattern).
2 To join a lane with two people already in it (who
swim at your pace), communicate that you want
to join them and swim the circle pattern.
3 Be cooperative and be willing to move to different
lanes if staff requests it. They are usually trying to
help align you with people of similar skill levels and
speed, or they may be needing to clear lanes for
a scheduled program.
The Houstonian provides loaner kickboards, pull
buoys, flippers and aquajoggers out at the Pool House.
Goggles, swim caps, swimsuits, hats and sun-care
products are available at The Houstonian Sports Shop.
If you would like to improve your swimming
technique and you are a beginner, join the Adult
Beginner Classes that will meet Mondays and
Wednesdays at 7:30 pm beginning in April. Private
lessons are also available if you want more of a oneon-one setting. Please contact Mark Hahn, SwimFit
Manager at 713.685.6751 for more information on
adult lessons. Contact Vicki Luu, Assistant Aquatics
Manager, at 713.685.6751 for help in arranging
private and group youth swim lessons.
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Gazebo Open on Weekends
The Gazebo is now open
on weekends. This shaded
dining area offers a bar
area, food and beverage
selections and a television
or enjoy exclusive
poolside service.
Saturday
11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Bar service until 9:30 pm
Sunday
11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Bar service until 8:30 pm
Weekends only until May when service begins daily.
F I T N E S S
Adventure Training/
Kayaking Program
Adventure Race Training
Kayaking
Join The Adventure Club for
a kayaking excursion down
Buffalo Bayou in April.
Date TBA
For more details on all programs,
contact Bob Talamini at
281.279.5144, [email protected]
or [email protected].
MASSAGE
The
Missing Piece
Contact: Terri Irvine,
713.301.2794;
Sherry Myers, 713.899.6109; or
Carey Wallace, 713.768.2637
NEW SERVICE - Resident
Women’s Locker Room
Massage is now available for Female Resident Members
in the Women’s Resident Locker Room.
Appointments may be booked directly with
Sherry Myers, RMT, MTI.
Call 713.899.6109.
New Fitness Equipment
& Reorganization
We are excited to announce the arrival of new fitness
equipment. New Cybex, Precor and Life Fitness strength
training equipment has been added to the Indoor Track
workout area. With the equipment arrival, the area has
been rearranged to better serve the fitness needs of our
membership. Please ask a member of our Fitness staff to
demonstrate how you can incorporate this equipment
into your workout programs.
Starts April 18
Led by Annabelle Landa, this 16-week Sprint and Olympic
distance triathlon training program for novice and
intermediate level athletes is a combination of the three
sports (swimming, cycling, running) as well as weight/core
and flexibility exercises that will assure complete periodization
training. TriFIT will meet five days per week to swim,
bike, run, weight and core train. The program also includes
nutrition seminars, equipment, gear recommendations
and fittings, weekend special events and more. TriFIT’s
goal is to provide the best “fully” coached triathlon
program in the city. TRY a TRI in 2006
with Houstonian TriFIT.
• MICHAEL KORS • LUCKY
the
Sports Shop
At
The Houstonian
713.685.6719
BRAND SWIMWEAR • TOMMY BAHAMA
Round out your training
and nutrition program with
massage at The Club provided
by skilled therapists who
can interface with trainers,
nutritionists, doctors, and
physical therapists.
Triathlon Cross Training Program
SPEEDO SWIM ACCESSORIES • BECCA
10-week training program to prepare for a mini
adventure race. (Beginners to Advanced levels)
• MAUI JIM SUNGLASSES •
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NUTRITION
Resolution Shape Up
Fitness and Weight Management
8 Week Program
April 24 – June 16
6 Week Program
July 17 – August 25
8 Week Program
September 25 – November 17
Combined strength and cardiovascular training with
nutrition counseling for all ages and levels of fitness.
The class includes a complete fitness evaluation at the
beginning and end of the program, as well as a workbook
to use during the program and for years to come.
Metabolic Testing
April 8 8:00 -11:30
April 10 5:00 - 7:00
May 13 8:00 -11:30
May 15 6:00 - 8:00
June 10 8:00 -11:30
June 12 5:00 - 7:00
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Knowing your metabolic rate is the key to weight
management. Sign up for a session to discover your
resting metabolic rate and receive a nutritional
consultation designed just for you.
Grocery Store Tours
April 19, 9:00 - 11:00 am
Central Market
May 17, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Whole Foods
Learn to breeze through the supermarket filling your
basket with nutritious foods and great meal ideas. This
is a great beginning to establishing a healthier lifestyle.
Monthly Nutrition
Seminars
Kid Friendly Meals
for the Busy Family
Learn how to help your family
eat healthier and go home with
some kid friendly meal ideas.
Wednesday, April 12
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Resolution Shape-Up Program
Motivates 70-lb Weight Loss
At first, it’s unexpected and unnoticeable, a gain of a pound here,
another pound there. Next time you get on the scales, you see it’s
not just one pound but 10…or 20…or 30…
That’s how it was for 49-year-old Susan Dahl. After living and
working overseas for more than 20 years, Dahl came back to the
States and Texas on a leave of absence for a break from the unrest in
the Middle East. She had spent the last five years working for a large
oil company in a highly stressful and demanding desk job, and with
a busy family life, she had little free time for exercise. When she
stepped off the plane in Houston, she was 70 pounds overweight
and ready for a change.
“I knew I had to do something – for the last 10 years I more or less
forgot about me,” explained Dahl. “I was not only unhappy with my
appearance, but mostly I was dissatisfied with my low energy level.”
Once she got settled, she decided that she was going to focus on
herself for a change and started watching what she ate and exercised
more. It didn’t take long before Dahl started to lose weight, which
motivated her to keep at it, but after losing 30 pounds she hit a
plateau and didn’t know how to jumpstart her remaining weight loss.
That’s when she heard about “The Resolution Shape-Up Program”
through The Club. “This program is truly amazing!” Dahl
exclaimed. “I couldn’t have done it without them.”
With the help of Catherine, a registered dietitian and three trainers,
Ronnie, Leslie and Patrick, Dahl learned that it would take a
combination of proper nutrition, cardio exercises, free weights and
dedication to help her achieve her goal. Put on a 1800 calorie/day
diet, Dahl was amazed at how much food that really equaled and was
never hungry. One of the best parts of the diet for her was the
grocery store tour with the dietitian where she learned about all the
great tasty and healthy food that was available if you knew what you
were looking for. “Sticking to the diet wasn’t difficult but it did
require a lot of thought to ensure you were getting the proper
nutrients and eating healthy while keeping within your daily limit,”
said Dahl.
Exercise became a very important part of Dahl’s daily routine.
“There were days I wanted to disown the trainers but I realized that
you can’t achieve your weight loss goals by doing one (eating
healthy) without the other,” she said. Dahl worked out six times a
week and remembers her trainers admonishing her to not waste
valuable time when she could be working on her body. “They’d tell
me that when a commercial comes on TV to get on the floor and do
my bridges or crunches,” she said, laughing. Dahl said that tip is
especially important when she travels, which she does quite often to
visit her son in boarding school in Washington and family in New
York and overseas. “Once you have the knowledge, you put it to use,
whether it’s working out in your hotel room or eating at a restaurant,” explained Dahl. “It’s not a big deal for me anymore because I
know what to do and I am motivated to stick with strategies outlined
in the program.”
Dahl can’t speak highly enough about the Resolution Shape-Up
Program or the team who worked with her. She said that everyone’s
positive attitude and their caring approach made achieving her goal
so much easier. “They wouldn’t let you give up or get down on
yourself if you cheated one day. They just gave you more
encouragement and told you to move on,” she said. Seeing the
results of her fitness assessments every six to eight weeks also
served to motivate her.
21 Super Foods for
Super Health
Learn how to live a longer,
healthier life by incorporating
these foods into your daily diet.
Wednesday, May 10
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Seminars are $15 per person and are held
in the Club Library
In 2005, Dahl lost over 40 pounds on the program for a
total loss of 70 pounds, reduced her body fat from 34%
to 18% and has dropped from a size 12 to a size 6!
For all programs, call 713.316.5945.
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V O YA G E R S A Walk-A-Day
A six-week fitness lifestyle challenge.
Call for more information.
Dinner and Dancing with
the Richard Brown Orchestra
May 3, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
The Hotel
$40 per person
Reservations required.
Birthday Socials
Every 2nd Wednesday
(April 12 & May 10)
2 pm
The Library
Cookies and punch served. No reservations required.
For more information or reservations, call
Sam Grow, 713.685.7946 or
Mitzi Ruff, 713.685.7934.
To cancel your reservation, please call at least 24 hours prior to
the scheduled event. Failure to do so will result in full charge.
Coming Soon to The Club…Corepole
Think of all the exercises
you can accomplish with
resistance bands. Now add
motion and a full range of
mobility. With 20 bands of
various resistance levels, 6
anchor points at different heights,
and 360 degree movement around
the pole, CorePole® creates a
unique exercise system that
works all the angles and curves.
In one seamless workout CorePole®
delivers the Big Fitness 4 - strength,
cardio, flexibility, and stability - to
multiple users simultaneously. The result is
full body conditioning that is truly stronger
than the sum of its parts. You’ll immediately
experience the unrivaled versatility and
unlimited movement options that deliver
numerous fitness benefits with one product.
The CorePole harnesses the
collective energy of people
working together to deliver
supreme individual results!
This system is ideal for
seniors, kids, and those
involved with sportsspecific conditioning
and functional training.
RACQUET
PADDLE RANKINGS:
Top Ten Players for the
2005 Paddle League:
1) Thomas Dorsey
2) JD Smith
3) William King
4) Kenny Kurtzman
5) Dean Nava (Tie)
5)Tommy Dorsey (Tie)
6) David Houston
7) Alex Martinez
8) Ricardo Merendoni
9) Mike Monk
10) Hector Cubria
The Houstonian Junior
Tennis Challenge Series
March 31 – April 1
The Challenge Series consists of four separate tournaments
yearly. Trophies are awarded in each of the four tournaments. Points are accumulated in each tournament played. The
players with the most points at year’s end will be awarded
a trophy for winning the challenge series. $25 per person
April Fool’s Day Carnival
Saturday, April 1
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Games, prizes, snacks and drinks for all ages
$20 per person
Parent/Child
Tournament
Friday, April 28
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Summer Junior Racquet
Sports Program
Starts May 30
Mondays – Fridays
9:00 am – Noon For reservations or more information on all programs and events, call 713.684.6847.
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Y OUTH
SPORTS
CLASSES
Ages 4 – 6
Fridays, 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Ages 5 – 8
Tuesdays, 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Classes will rotate between baseball, basketball, soccer
and football. $85 per month
For more information or to register for all
youth events, call Carter Ayers at 713.685.7911.
Youth Aquatics
GROUP LESSONS
Aquatots I
Ages 12 months – 23 months
Water safety, basic water skills-entering and exiting pool,
getting face wet, blowing bubbles, kicking.
Aquatots II
Ages 24 months – 36 months
Water safety, basic water skills-jumping in pool, blowing
bubbles, floating, arm and leg movements.
Star Fish
Ages 3 – 4
For the more timid child. Skills include: Putting face in water,
blowing bubbles, floating, kicking, beginning arm strokes,
water safety.
Sea Horses
Ages 3 – 4
For the more advanced child. Skills include floating, arm
strokes, kicking, coordination of arms and legs, beginning
backstroke, water safety.
Sea Lions
Kid Yoga with
Su Marshman
Fridays, March 31, April 7, 14, 21 & 28
4:00 – 5:00 pm, Studio C
Students ages 6 to 13, are introduced to sounds of soothing
music, breathing practices, asanas and relaxation. Children
relate to postures in yoga by the
imaginative and playful exploration
of animals and nature with games
and songs. Su weaves in healthy
dietary tips and holistic ayurvedic
treatments as her yoga kids explore
a world where movement and
breath are linked and become a
part of every day living.
Su Marshman
Su is an early childhood and special
education teacher who went mad over yoga! She has since left
her classroom position to teach Kid Yoga full-time, integrating
her two passions and skills as a yoga therapist for children with
special needs and a yoga instructor in the group setting.
She now teaches exclusively to children of all ages.
Su has been teaching Kid Yoga for over seven years and has
been practicing yoga for ten years, since just after the birth of
her daughter, Amora. She has studied with Robert Boustany
and presented seminars on teaching Kid Yoga in the Houston
area. Su holds weekly Kid Yoga and Family Yoga classes in
several locations throughout Houston including Boustany
Yoga Studios and the Awty International School along with
working one-on-one with special needs children.
Five sessions for $70
Enrollment deadline
is 4:00 pm Friday, March 31.
For more information or to register,
email [email protected].
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Ages 5 – 6
Skills: floating, arm strokes, lateral breathing, frog kick,
backstroke, beginning dives.
SWIM TEAM DEVELOPMENT
Minnows
Ages 4 – 7, Beginner
Minnows is an introductory swim team development class
for children ages 4 – 7 who have some experience with swim
classes but would like to be more prepared to join a swim
team. The main focus of this introductory level class is the
foundations of balance, streamlining and coordination on
Freestyle and Backstroke. A skills test is required before
being accepted into this class.
Sharks
Ages 4 – 7, Advanced
Sharks is a fitness and swim team development class for
children ages 4 – 7 who have experience with swim classes
but would like to be more prepared to join a swim team.
The main focus of this class is the foundations of balance,
stroke timing, breathing, streamlining and coordination
on Freestyle, Backstroke and Breaststroke. A skills test
is required before being accepted into this level class.
SWIM TEAM
Dolphins
Ages 6 – 15, Sports Pool
Year Round Swim Team
BlueFins
Ages 5 – 18, Sports Pool
Country Club Summer League
SPLASH CAMPS/CLINICS
Ages 6 – 14, Sports Pool
Stroke Clinic
Saturday, April 8
Freestyle and Backstroke
Starts & Turns Clinic
Saturday, April 15
Starts and Turns
Stroke Clinic
Saturday, April 29
Breaststroke and Butterfly
Splash Camps
Free/Back/Breast/Fly/Starts/Turns
For schedules and to register call Aquatics at
713.685.6751 or visit myhoustonian.com.
REDSTONE CONNECTION
Junior Golf Camp
Houstonian Lite Opens
Second
Downtown Location Houstonian Lite Health Clubs is pleased to announce its
newest location in Downtown Houston - Houstonian Lite
at Wells Fargo Plaza. This beautiful 12,000 square foot
facility has been under construction since December and
will open early April 2006.
The club will be located on the 14th floor of the building at
1000 Louisiana. Its hours of operation will be Monday-Friday
5:00 am - 7:00 pm, closed weekends. Facilities will include a
full complement of state-of-the-art exercise equipment, group
exercise studio space, a private Pilates’ studio and luxurious
locker rooms. “This club will provide the quality of facilities
and services that have become synonymous with the
Houstonian Lite brand, according to Herb Lipsman, Chief
Executive Officer of Houstonian Lite Health Clubs. “It will
also provide a convenient second downtown location for
hundreds of new members.” Call 281.340.7261 to make your reservation.
The Houstonian Invitational
Golf Tournament
Exclusively for Houstonian Club
Members and Their Guests
Monday, April 10, 2006
11:00 am Registration and Lunch
Noon Shotgun Start
4:30 pm Awards Reception
The entry fee is $100 per player and
includes food, beverages, tournament
and awards.
Space is limited to the first 100 registrants.
Call 281.494.4245 to make
your reservation.
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The club has been developed by the building owner,
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and Metropolitan
Tower Realty Company, Inc., and Lincoln Property Company
which leases and manages the building, to serve as an attractive
new amenity for its tenants. Houstonian Lite will also market
club memberships to executives, professionals and employees
working in the surrounding buildings. Junior Golf Camp is for beginner golfers ages 6 – 12.
Dick Harmon-trained instructors use drills and games to
promote proper technique and etiquette. Each session
includes daily instruction, shirt, bag tag, cap, and lunch.
Chimney Rock
The club will offer adult individual and couple memberships,
as well as a “55 Plus” membership for those age 55 and older.
Members of The Houstonian Club may join Houstonian Lite
for a $200 initiation fee + monthly dues ranging from
$57.75 - $126. All fees are subject to applicable sales tax. Session I: June 6 – 9
Session II: June 13 – 16
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Clement Oyeteju has been named
General Manager of Houstonian Lite
at Wells Fargo Plaza. After 17 years with
The Houstonian Club, six in management,
Clement joined the upscale and
exclusive Houstonian Lite Health Club
chain. He moves from his current position
with Houstonian Lite at Pennzoil Place
to lead this second downtown location
set to open early April 2006.
Shelley Scheffler has been appointed
Group Exercise Manager for Houstonian
Lite Health Clubs. A health industry
professional for 26 years, Shelley is certified
by AFF, ACSM & IDEA in spinning,
rebounding and kickboxing and has
extensive experience in personal training
and group exercise. Before coming to The
Houstonian Club in 2000, she served as
Director of Group Exercise for Golden Life
Fitness in Austin and as one of the most
popular instructors at Body Rock Gym in
Houston. A mother of three, Shelley has
built a loyal following with her enthusiasm
and energy! She plans to continue teaching at the main Club
where she currently leads six weekly classes in spinning,
kickboxing and weights.
For information on Houstonian Lite Health Clubs, check out
www.houstonianlite.com.
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For further information, call Houstonian Lite at Wells Fargo
Plaza at 713.654.2100 or check out the Houstonian Lite
website at www.houstonianlite.com. Convenience Lobby
www.redstonebank.com
Drive Up ATM
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Skin care from Carita
Maison de Beauté
Skin Care From B. Kamins
Trellis Signature Renovateur,
for all skin types
Rosacea Facial
Featuring Le Renovateur, this unique facial massage
utilizes roasted sunflower seeds and purifying essential
oils to stimulate collagen production, purify the skin and
promote a radiant complexion. This customized
treatment is offered to hydrate the most “thirsty” skin,
to purify and balance oily and combination skin,
or calm and relax sensitive skin.
50 minutes $160
Lift Firming Renovateur, anti-aging,
anti-time, anti-wrinkle
This unique treatment creates an instant lift.
The advanced pro-lifting massage techniques create
optimum product effectiveness renewing and
reviving aging skin.
80 minutes $220
Skin care from Nature,
Decléor Paris
A treatment developed specifically for people with
Rosacea skin conditions. Redness and irritation are
soothed with specialized ingredients to gently cleanse,
cool and calm while maintaining hydration.
50 minutes $110
Baby Boomer Facial
A luxurious, pampering therapeutic treatment developed
specifically to treat the changing skin needs of women
experiencing hormonal fluctuations prior to, during,
and after menopause.
With the holidays and winter weather
soon behind you, nourish and protect
your skin with one of the many facials
offered at Trellis. Exclusive product lines
like Phytomer, Décleor and skin care by
Carita Masion de Beauté provide
decadent attention to your skin’s special
needs. Whether your goal is relaxation,
anti-aging or a skin revival, there are
options for all.
Trellis also offers custom facials from
B. Kamins to address rosacea, the
effects of menopause and changes
to the skin’s complexion due to
chronological and environmental aging.
50 minutes $110
Therapeutic Facial
A powerful and luxurious anti-aging, anti-oxidant
treatment to help rejuvenate, refine and lift fatigued
and lackluster complexions due to both chronological
and environmental aging. Ideal for clients both before
and after cosmetic surgical procedures.
50 minutes $110
Aroma Expert Facial, for all skin types
This customized aromatherapy face treatment is
adapted to your unique skin type: using 100% natural
multi-active cocktail of ground herbs to promote deep
nourishment and hydration for dry skin; to purify oily
or combination skin with tea tree oil and ylang ylang
flowers; or to calm and soothe sensitive skin with
rose essential oil.
No substitution of services. Gratuity not included.
50 minutes, Face $110
50 minutes, Back $110
Resident Members may deduct 20% • Associate Members may deduct 10%
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