October 2013

C O L O R A D O S P R INGS
MO NTHLY NEWS LETTER — O c t ob er 2 0 1 3
G e t Fa b i n
FALL!
Fall into fitness this October and get FAB before the
holidays. Put those newly discovered exercise options
you learned in the September Fitness Days to good use!
Enroll in LOSE TO WIN by September 30 and team up to
lose weight or try a more personalized approach in one
of our REACH programs. Whatever you choose, our staff
is ready to assist in your transformation. Get into gear
and head to your club.
Community
The Great Pumpkin Race
Sunday, October 20 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm
VillaSplash
All ages
It’s time for the annual Great Pumpkin Race! Our fall festival is the perfect opportunity to take part in
pumpkin mania on land and in water, complete with prizes. Join us for an afternoon of fun fall games
and activities, and create lasting memories with your family.
Complimentary. Please register with Member Services.
Columbus Day Hours of Operation
Monday, October 14
The club will be open normal business hours. We are pleased to offer expanded Family Swim hours
in VillaSplash from 10:00am to 8:00pm.
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Community
Oktoberfest Beer Tasting
Wednesday, October 9 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Club Room
Members only, 21+ years
Join us for beer, food, and festivities. Rocky
Mountain Coors will provide a variety of beers
for sampling, including a wonderful seasonal
selection. A representative will be on hand to offer
information on the brewing process and ingredients
in a fun and interesting format. Delicious appetizers
and Oktoberfest food will be provided by VillaCafé
to complete the evening.
Fang-tastic Trick or Treat
and Café Specials
Sunday, October 27
Trick or Treat | 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Café Specials | 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Members $18
Space is limited, so please sign up early with
Member Services.
Two hours of not-too-spooky family fun await you
and your children, including fun tricks, games (with
prizes), and yummy treats.
Join us at 2:00pm for the costume contest, open to all
ages. Judging will take place in the following groups:
3 years and under
4 – 6 years
7 – 9 years
10 – 12 years
Families
Don’t miss out on this complimentary trick-or-treat
event. This is one of our most popular annual
family events, so register now at Member Services.
Costumes should be appropriate for all ages.
To make your day less hectic, we will be offering
special treats in VillaCafé. Enjoy chicken wings (BBQ
or Buffalo), pizza by the slice or even a whole pizza!
Wings$8.95
Pizza $8.95 whole / $2.32 slice
Community
October VillaMoms
Thursday, October 24 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
North Court
Prepare for a Spooktacular Halloween by
decorating your own trick-or-treat bag. Bring
only your creativity and your little ones.
VillaMoms is a complimentary program that
provides a forum for moms to socialize and
enjoy making new friends.
Please save your spot with Member Services.
EXERCISE YOUR
MEMBERSHIP CARD
Save With VillaSport
Affiliate Discounts
Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake Pizza
Handmade fresh. Home baked great. Love at 425°.
Members receive any size pizza for $10, including
signature, Stuffed™, deLITE® or create-your-own
pizza with up to 5 toppings at select area locations.
TGI Fridays
Great food and drinks where it’s
always Friday. Members receive
a 15% discount.
iTopIt
Self-serve frozen yogurt and sorbet, 24 flavor
combinations, 70+ toppings, and lots of family fun!
Members receive a 20% discount.
ProRodeo Hall of Fame
An educational and entertaining
museum designed to preserve
the legacy of the cowboy
contests, the heritage and
culture of those original
competitions, and the champions
of the past, present and future.
Members receive $1 off each
admission.
Community
Calendar
September
27 Friday
27 Friday
28 Saturday
30 Monday
30 Monday
Aqua Zumba® Party
Soccer Clinic
Parent’s Night Out
Dodgeball League Begins
Last Day to Enroll in
LOSE TO WIN
October
1 Tuesday
2 Wednesday
3 Thursday
3 Thursday
4 Friday
4 Friday
4 Friday
7 Monday
9 Wednesday
11 Friday
11 Friday
12 Saturday
16 Wednesday
17 Thursday
18 Friday
18 Friday
18 Friday
18 Friday
19 Saturday
19 Saturday
19 Saturday
20 Sunday
23 Wednesday
24 Thursday
24Thursday
QuickStart Tennis Begins
VillaSpa Open House
LOSE TO WIN
Incline Individual Challenge
VIP Session Begins
Soccer Clinic
Parent’s Night Out
Ladies Night at VillaSpa
QuickStart Tennis Begins
Octoberfest Beer Tasting
Splash and Dash
Soccer Clinic
Parent’s Night Out
Ski Expo
Splash and Dash
Splash and Dash
Les Mills™ Launch
Parent’s Night Out
Soccer Clinic
Les Mills™ Launch
Ladies Night at VillaSpa
LOSE TO WIN
Team Triathlon Challenge
The Great Pumpkin Race
Bench Press Competition
Splash and Dash
VillaMoms
25 Friday
25 Friday
26 Saturday
27 Sunday
28 Monday
30 Wednesday
30 Wednesday
31 Thursday
Splash and Dash
Soccer Clinic
Parent’s Night Out
Fang-tastic Trick or Treat
and Café Specials
Spooky Spin
Spooky Spin
LOSE TO WIN Workshop
Spooky Spin
November
1 Friday
2 Saturday
6 Wednesday
16 Saturday
Ladies Night at VillaSpa
Sprint Swim Competition
CPR/AED Training
Ladies Night at VillaSpa
Community
CPR/AED Training
Ski Expo
Wednesday, November 6 | 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Conference Room C
Wednesday, October 16 | 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Members and guests are welcome
The purpose of this CPR/AED course is to train lay
responders to overcome any reluctance to act in
emergency situations and to recognize and care for
life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies.
The program provides lay responders with the
knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency
to help sustain life and minimize pain and the
consequences of injury or sudden illness until
professional medical help arrives and takes over.
Plan Your Winter Ski Activities at VillaSport
VillaSport is pleased to offer this CPR/AED
certification class to members and non-members.
A certificate will be issued upon successful class
completion. CPR/AED certification is now valid for
two years.
Members $45
Non-Members $55
Class size is limited, so register early with Member
Services. No refunds.
Colorado’s premier resorts and retailers will be on
hand with special discounts, resort information,
and the latest equipment and cold weather gear,
all under one roof.
Bring your workout clothes and try our complimentary
workshops (offered on the half hour) to optimize
your cross-training and skiing fitness.
Chair massages
and valuable
raffles will help
you get excited
about the season.
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Group exercise
Run Club
Saturdays | 9:00am – 10:00am
It’s time to get outside and enjoy the fall weather. Runners of all levels are welcome to join fellow VillaSport
members for a group run. The course is pre-planned and instructor-led.
Complimentary. Please meet in the lobby.
Group exercise
group exercise
Theme Ride — Spooky Spin
Les Mills™ Launch
Monday, October 28 | 5:45pm – 7:00pm
Wednesday, October 30 | 6:45pm – 7:45pm
Thursday, October 31 | 5:15am – 6:15am
Friday and Saturday, October 18 and 19
Calling all adventurous spirits for a spooky spin. We
will be spinning scary tunes as we venture into the
unknown. You are invited to wear white and watch
your glow illuminate the darkness.
It’s that time again! Join us for the latest quarterly
releases, great new music, workouts, and education!
Friday, October 18*
Main Court
5:00pmWelcome
5:30pmBodyPump™
6:30pmBodyStep™
7:00pmGRIT™
7:30pmBodyJam™
8:00pmBodyAttack™
8:30pmBodyCombat™
9:00pmBodyFlow™
*All regularly scheduled Les Mills™ classes after
4:30pm will be cancelled.
Aqua Zumba® Party
Friday, September 27 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Outdoor Adult Pool
Encore! You asked for it and you got it! Let’s close
down the pools for the season with another Aqua
Zumba® Pool Party! The outside bar will be open
for social time following the party.
Saturday, October 19
Studio B
8:15am RPM™ 60
(will replace Group Spin on this day only)
9:15am RPM™ 60
fitness
Introducing Fitness Advisor
Bentley Badgett III
Education
Metropolitan State University
Certifications
Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Strength and
Conditioning Specialist
Accreditation
NSCA
Areas of Focus
Weight loss, mobility, interval training, strength,
sports performance
Additional Information
Enjoys hiking, cycling, and art
Contact Information
[email protected] or 719-433-7148
Introducing Fitness Advisor
Leilani Akiyama
Education
University of Washington
Certifications
Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Strength and
Conditioning Specialist
Areas of Focus
Weight loss, progressive strength training for any
level, high-intensity circuits and sports performance
Additional Information
Team USA Judo, 2016 Olympic hopeful
Contact Information
[email protected] or 719-433-7147
fitness
fitness
New Class added in October
Bench Press Competition*
Pilates Reformer
with Kelly Fortman
Mondays | 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Wednesday, October 23
Weigh-In | 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Competition begins at 6:00pm
Ages 13 and up
Focus is on posture, spinal conditioning, proper
breathing, and position. Build a new body and learn
the principles of Pilates Reformer.
Participants compete for the maximum number
of reps completed. Women lift 50% of their body
weight. Men lift 75% of their body weight.
For more information, please stop by the Fitness
Advice Center.
Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places
in male and female divisions.
Ask any Fitness Advisor for tips on how to
safely maximize your training for the day of
the competition.
Complimentary. Please register with Member
Services.
*Also part of the LOSE TO WIN participation program.
Fitness
Fall 2013 LOSE TO WIN Competition
You Could Win $1,000!
September 14 – December 9
Last Day to Enroll:
Participation Fee:
Monday, September 30
$39 per person
Competition is based on weight loss percentage.
Over 140 particpants so far! Join in the fun and excitement now!
Upcoming Event Reminders
Weekly Weigh-Ins
Saturdays and Mondays
LOSE TO WIN Boot Camp Saturdays
Fitness Days
Wednesday and Thursday, September 25 – 26
Incline Individual Challenge Thursday, October 3
Team Triathlon Challenge
Saturday, October 19
Bench Press Competition
Wednesday, October 23
Nutrition Seminar
Wednesday, October 30
fitness
REACH | Measurable Results
The VillaSport REACH program delivers measurable
improvements in just 12 weeks. You will receive
personal attention, working one-on-one with
a Fitness Advisor while following a proven
progression curriculum customized to your fitness
level, needs, and goals. Along with your efforts
at the Club, you’ll keep track of your daily diet
and learn ways to improve your food choices and
establish long-term good habits.
BODY MAKEOVER I
•Start the transformation to a new you
•Lose weight and reshape your body
BODY MAKEOVER II
•Get the body you have always wanted
•Bust through the plateau and refine your
body composition
FIT AFTER 50
•Add life to your years
•Build a solid foundation for life-long fitness and exercise
PEAK FITNESS CHALLENGE
•Your personal boot camp
•Challenge yourself to reach your peak level of fitness
AFFORDABLE | PERSONAL | RESULTS | 3 PAYMENTS | 12 WEEKS
Sports
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VillaSport Institute of Performance (VIP)
Thursdays, October 3 – 24 | 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Ages 10 – 18
South Court
Led by a certified sports trainer, this high-intensity sports-based workout will focus on agility, speed, strength,
and vertical jump while pushing your cardiovascular stamina. Great for young athletes of any age trying to
take their game to the next level.
$40/month
Please register with Member Services.
Sports
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Soccer Clinics
Fridays, October 4, 11, 18, 25
Ages 3 – 5 | 4:00pm – 4:45pm
Ages 6 – 8 | 4:45pm – 5:30pm
Ages 9 – 10 | 5:30pm – 6:15pm
Turf Field
Sports Clinics are a great opportunity to improve
on specific skills while working in a supportive
environment. Children will work with our
professional sports trainers to enhance strengths,
improve weaknesses, and learn ways to develop
their overall performance. This is a great way to
make improvements during their off-season or
fine-tune their abilities between games.
Members $7/clinic
Non-Members $10/clinic
Please register with Member Services.
QuickStart Tennis
NEW CURRICULUM
South Court
Tuesdays, October 1 – 22
4:00pm – 4:45pm | White Level
Mondays, October 7 – 28
9:30am – 10:15am | White Level
4:00pm – 4:45pm | Purple Levels
4:45pm – 5:30pm | Orange and Blue Levels
Kids can learn the fundamentals
of tennis as they progress through
the program levels. Tennis and
safety skill benchmarks have been
established at each level. With welldefined drills to master skills, junior
tennis players earn patches to be
proudly displayed on their VillaSport
all-star tote bag.
Register on or before
September 26
Members $45
Non-Members $54
Register after
September 26
Members $55
Non-Members $66
Please click here for more
information on QuickStart Tennis.
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Annual Maintenance
VillaSplash will close for annual
maintenance on Sunday, September 29
at 6:00pm and will re-open on Monday,
October 7 at 3:30pm.
During the VillaSplash maintenance,
Family Swim hours will be added in
the outdoor recreation and indoor
therapy pools.
The outdoor pools will close on
October 7 at 12:00pm for the season.
Pool Schedules
It may be getting colder but swimming never ends at VillaSport!
Please click here for the current pool schedules.
Adult Swim Instruction
Join us in the pool! In October, we will be offering adult group swim lessons for the novice or first-time adult
swimmer. VillaSport also offers year-round adult conditioning classes, private lessons, and the masters swim
program. From those who want to just get their head and ears wet to seasoned tri-athletes looking to improve
their speed and technique, all ages and experience levels can benefit from these fun workouts.
•Learn new swim strokes
•Improve your technique
•Build strength and endurance
•Choose from a variety of programs
•Enjoy a complimentary first lesson
•Join anytime!
Stop by the pool deck, join us for a complimentary workout or register with Member Services.
Questions can be directed to Aquatics Director Shelly Shuck at 719-433-7180.
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Sprint Swim Competition*
Saturday, November 2
Warm up:
10:00am
Competition: 10:15am – 12:00pm
Age Groups: 8 and under, 9 – 10, 11 – 12, 13 – 14, 15 – 18, 19 – 39, 40+
Check your swimming progress in our friendly and fun swim competition.
Parents and spectators will be asked to work stopwatches for the event.
Age Groups
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Backstroke
Breaststroke Butterfly
Individual Medley
8 and under
9 – 10
11 – 12
13 – 14
15 – 18
19 – 39
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Complimentary. Please register with Member Services on or before October 30.
*Also part of the LOSE TO WIN participation program.
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October Rotations—Use Your Imagination
Under 8: Create new games. Attempt to hop like a frog, growl like a bear, and fly like a bird.
Learn how to ride a tricycle and scooter while playing “Bicycle Land.”
Ages 8 – 12: Use your imagination to create new challenges in the gym. How long can you hold onto
the rock wall without falling? How many laps can you run around the turf? Explore your creative side
as you paint keychain crafts or sculpt foam structures with our new foam dough.
Parent’s Night Out
5:00pm – 10:00pm | Ages 2½ – 12 years
Friday, October 4 — Shark Attack
You’ve heard of “Shark Week” on Discovery, but now VillaKids introduces you to “Shark Night!”
Get ready for an evening of shark exploration, shark terror and shark attack. Make your
own shark mask or shark tooth necklace before you prepare for the ultimate game
of “Sharks and Minnows” in VillaSplash!
Saturday, October 12 — Fear Factor Party
Tonight is full of grosser-than-gross fun challenges and
mental tasks! Make your way through the daring obstacle
course and take the “gross foods” challenge. “Goat eyeballs”
and “chocolate-covered slugs” await you.
Friday, October 18 — Monster Mash
Dress up in your best Halloween costume because tonight you’ll be
competing for the best dressed in a variety of categories: funniest,
scariest, and most creative. Dare to drink our witches’ brew and dance the “Monster Mash.”
Saturday, October 26 — The Great Pumpkin
The Great Pumpkin has come to VillaKids. Snack on pumpkin pie and decorate a pumpkin.
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VillaSpa Open House
Wednesday, October 2 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm
We invite you to learn the benefits of massage and how to promote healthy skin. Take a VillaSpa tour,
complete with refreshments and complimentary product samples.
Please RSVP to [email protected] to help us prepare. Walk-ins are welcome.
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Ladies Night at VillaSpa
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Friday, October 4, and Saturday, October 19
Ciao, signore! VillaSpa will be hosting an “Italian
Ladies Night.” Between services, dine on our
delicious Italian-inspired appetizers while enjoying
a glass of red or white wine.
Friday, November 1, and
Saturday November 16
We will be featuring soup and salad with appetizers
and a variety of wine. Come with a friend or meet
new people and enjoy a special evening with us.
Each Ladies Night includes two 30-minute spa
services of your choice (massage, facial, manicure
or pedicure) and use of the eucalyptus steam room,
sauna, and whirlpool.
Ladies Night at VillaSpa is very popular and fills up
quickly, so reserve your spot today. Stop by VillaSpa
or give us a call at 719-433-7130.
Members $85/night
Non-Members $95/night
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Enjoy a 20% Discount on a
60-Minute Anti-Aging Facial
and Scalp Treatment
Regenerate your skin and finish with an aromatic
scalp treatment that is sure to melt away your
tension.
Stop by or call VillaSpa at 719-433-7130 to book
your appointment.
October Featured Product
SpaRitual® Soy Candles
SpaRitual® Soy Candles make the perfect gift for
someone special. Pair them with matching bath salts
for the ultimate at-home spa experience.
Candles $35
Bath Salts $25
Members $88 (reg. $110)
Non-Members $106.40 (reg. $133)
Seasonal Special
Perfect Pumpkin Facial
October – December
This Pumpkin Facial is designed for dull or
congested skin. A special refining mask exfoliates
with pumpkin enzymes to promote a clear and
radiant complexion.
Members $70
Non-Members $84
To make your appointment, please stop by VillaSpa
or call 719-433-7130.
Kai Product Promotion
October 1 – 10 or while supplies last
Kai is a lovely Hawaiian-inspired, floral-scented
product line with a hint of gardenia. Purchase
any Kai product and receive a complimentary
2 oz. Kai bubble bath.
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VillaSport Club Shop
Bella Yoga Pants and
Premium Yoga Mats
Gear up for a yoga class with a new pair of yoga
pants and a mat by visiting your VillaSport Club Shop.
We feature Bella yoga pants in black, gray or brown
made of 87% combed and ring-spun cotton. Bella
yoga pants are comfortable and of great quality.
We also offer extra thick ¼-inch premium yoga mats
in a variety of colors.
Pants $27.50
Mats $21.99
October Specials in VillaCafé
Italian VillaSub
Try our new VillaSub, Italian style! Enjoy this
tasty sandwich cold or hot during the month
of October.
$7.25
Add a bag of chips for $1.25
Spicy Arrabbiata Pizza
Enjoy a flatbread pizza with sauce, crushed red
pepper, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, salami,
onion, and red bell pepper.
$5
stories
member success story
Introducing Miss Rachel Lewis
VillaSport Rising Youth All-Star
Colorado Springs, Colorado
When Rachel Lewis joined VillaSport Colorado Springs
in 2009, she was 2½ years young and just getting
comfortable with this thing called walking. As a
toddler, Mom and Dad, Sandra and Eric Lewis, enrolled
Rachel in StarBabies, where children up to 36 months
learn to feel comfortable in the water and begin
to develop a love for swimming. Rachel continued
through the VillaSport Starfish Swimming Program and
today, at age 6, she is water-safe.
Rachel showed an interest in other sports and has
participated in many youth programs, including the
VillaKids tumbling classes. Having passion for a little
competition, Rachel enrolled in the VillaSport youth
Fall soccer and Spring basketball leagues. She also
participated in the sports clinics to hone her emerging
skills. Her dad, Eric, tells us that at first Rachel was
a bit frustrated, particularly with basketball, but with
some instruction from our sports associates and
practice, Rachel is shooting, making baskets, and most
importantly, having fun. Matt Baarts, Sports Coordinator,
tells us that Rachel has shown major improvement
in her soccer skills since attending the soccer clinics.
Her coordination increased dramatically and she has
blossomed from a child into a young athlete.
QuickStart Tennis was introduced at VillaSport in Spring 2013. Being the young athlete she is, Rachel was one
of the first to enroll. She is making great strides in the tennis program and is VillaSport’s youngest athlete to
move up the progression levels to “blue” this Fall. We understand she can’t get enough of the racquet and
insists on playing at home too, using the garage door as a backboard.
While only 6 years old, Rachel has displayed a great deal of maturity in all her sports activities. She has
an outgoing personality and shines on and off the court, field or pool. Our VillaSport sports associates
all agree — Rachel’s attitude and fun-loving ways put smiles on all their faces.
Thanks, Rachel, for participating in so many of the VillaSport youth programs. You are our super youth all-star!
stories
member success story
Introducing Bogy Yordanov
The Woodlands, Texas
Bogy Yordanov is an active 25-year-old who has been training at VillaSport since late May 2013. He travels
heavily for work to remote locations with no access to a local gym or athletic training facility, which makes
it challenging to maintain a consistent routine. Having the help and guidance of his trainer, Patrick Mirrielees,
has been extremely beneficial.
Bogy had a specific goal in mind when he came to VillaSport. He wanted to whip his upper body into shape,
build a solid core, and correct his posture when standing and sitting.
He told Patrick about his extensive work travel and wanted more free-weight and calisthenics-based workouts
due to equipment limitations. Patrick created a nutritional plan for him to follow, as well as a break-in routine.
Patrick introduced Bogy to the TRX suspension trainer within minutes of his first session, although Bogy wasn’t
very confident that the TRX would help him build the upper-body strength he was looking for. He discovered,
however, after the first set that he couldn’t have been more wrong. One thing he quickly realized was the
importance of performing the exercises with a good tempo and proper form.
After working with Patrick for a mere three weeks, Bogy was getting compliments from friends and co-workers
about how much bigger his arms were getting and how much better he looked physically. The workouts are
always fun and fresh, and Patrick does NOT back down. If Bogy is struggling, Patrick may come in and help
him a bit, but the fact that he doesn’t go easy on Bogy is something Bogy really enjoys. Not only does it
help him reach his goals faster, but it also helps him discipline his mental state, which can quickly make
or break a workout.
For those of you reading this article, use this as motivation for pursuing your own success story.
We all have the potential to better ourselves. Set goals and tackle them head-on. Be the example!
looking back
Labor Day Luau
Members enjoyed a day by the
pool filled with delicious holiday
fare, waterslide races, pool
games, lei-making, and plenty
of Aloha spirit.
looking back
Youth Soccer League
Kids are having fun and making
new friends while exercising and
enjoying soccer.
looking back
Bambino Soccer
What a great way to spend time
with your children. Parents and kids
enjoy learning the sport of soccer.
looking back
Summer at VillaSport
All summer, members enjoyed
pool parties, BBQs, waterslide
races, and fun in the sun with
friends and family.
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VillaKids Parent’s Night Out
Despicable Me and Transformers
were just two themes featured
in September.
looking back
VillaKids Rotations
Arts, crafts, music, and games
reflect the changing season.
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Yoga Workshop
With September being National
Yoga Month, we had to celebrate
with a 90-minute practice.