Dec 09 - VillaSport

Monthly Newsletter - December 2009
All of us at VillaSport wish you a happy and safe holiday.
Holiday Club Hours
Christmas Week
Monday - Wednesday
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Dec 21 - Dec 23
Thursday, Dec 24
Friday, Dec 25
Club
Regular Hours
5:00am - 12:00pm
12:00pm - 4:00pm
VillaKids
Regular Hours
8:00am - 12:00pm
Closed
VillaSpa
Regular Hours
8:00am - 12:00pm
Closed
Indoor Lap Pools
Regular Hours
5:00am - 12:00pm
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Family Swim in Indoor Rec Pool
9:00am - 9:00pm
9:00am - 11:00am
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Outdoor Lap Pools
Regular Hours
5:00am - 12:00pm
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Family Swim in Outdoor Rec Pool
12:00pm - 5:00pm
No Family Swim
No Family Swim
Group Fitness Classes
Regular Schedule
All Scheduled Classes+
No Classes
VillaCafé
Regular Hours
6:00am - 11:00am
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Monday - Wednesday
New Year's Eve
New Year's Day
Dec 28 - Dec 30
Thursday, Dec 31
Friday, Jan 1
Club
Regular Hours
5:00am - 7:00pm
Regular Hours
VillaKids
Regular Hours
8:00am - 6:00pm
Regular Hours
VillaSpa
Regular Hours
Regular Hours
Regular Hours
Indoor Lap Pools
Regular Hours
5:00am - 6:00pm
Regular Hours
Family Swim in Indoor Rec Pool
9:00am - 9:00pm
9:00am - 6:00pm
9:00am - 9:00pm
Outdoor Lap Pools
Regular Hours
5:00am - 6:00pm
Regular Hours
Family Swim in Outdoor Rec Pool
12:00pm - 5:00pm
12:00pm - 5:00pm
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Group Fitness Classes
Regular Schedule
All Scheduled Classes+
Regular Schedule
VillaCafé
Regular Hours
6:00am - 6:00pm
Regular Hours
New Year's Week
+ All Scheduled Classes during open club hours
Regular hours resume on Saturday, January 2, except that Family Swim hours on
Monday, January 4 will be 9:00am - 9:00pm indoors and 12:00pm - 5:00pm outdoors.
NOTE: The Outdoor Family Lap and Recreation Pools will close for the season
on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 (outdoor swim lessons and aquatics classes will
be moved indoors). The Outdoor Adult Lap Pool will remain open.
Welcome
Free Guest Day
Sunday, December 13
Mark your calendar now for Free Guest Day. Plan a day at VillaSport with your friends or family. Bring a
neighbor to a group fitness class, bring a family for lunch, let the kids burn off some energy at the pool with
their friends, let the teens play hoops or schedule a massage for two at VillaSpa. Make it a healthy day of
exercise, good nutrition and social time.
Members 18 and older may bring as many guests as they would like. Child members 13-17 years old may
bring one guest. Each guest must complete guest registration and waiver forms.
Affiliate Party
Saturday, December 5 11:00am - 2:00pm
Drop by the Club to meet the VillaSport affiliates. Our relationship with these local and national businesses
affords you, as a VillaSport member, significant discounts on their products and services. Join us at the Club
on December 5th to meet our VillaSport affiliates and to learn about the great additional benefits that your
VillaSport membership provides. We will have food, fun, prizes, and games.
This event is complimentary to all members. Reservations are encouraged, but not required.
Please sign up at Member Services.
For a complete list of affiliates, please visit our website and click the Affiliate Discount link under Short Cuts.
Community
VillaSport Toy Drive to Benefit Court
Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Please bring your new unwrapped toys or gift cards for children
ages newborn to 18 years to VillaSport beginning
Friday, November 27 through Friday, December 4.
All toys collected will be distributed by CASA at its annual "Holiday
from the Heart" Party to children who have been victims of lifethreatening abuse or neglect and as a result, have been placed in
protective custody of Child Protective Services.
Tax deductible receipts will be available.
For more information, visit www.casaspeaks4kids.com
School Expo
On Saturday, January 9, VillaSport will host a School Expo for
all private and public schools in The Woodlands area including
many pre-schools. This is your chance to shop around and find
the best school for your children.
More than 40 schools have already signed up for the event.
Social Events
All Aboard for Free Movie Night
Friday, December 11 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Polar Express 3D
A complimentary bell for all those that believe
Enjoy free hot chocolate
Wear your PJ's and bring your pillows and blankets
Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult
RSVP by December 7 with Member Services.
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 19 8:00am - 11:00am
Join us in the VillaKids gym for breakfast with Santa. We will be
serving pancakes, scrambled eggs and juice while kids have a
chance to sit on Santa’s lap. Kids, bring your list and parents,
bring your camera. This event is free for all VillaSport members,
but you must RSVP at Member Services.
Complimentary for members
RSVP by December 14 with Member Services.
Nutrition
Maintain, Don't Gain
Don’t try to lose weight during the holiday season; just try not to gain any.
By taking a “maintain, don’t gain” approach to holiday eating, many people can enjoy their holiday meals
without the guilt of ruining their diets. Balance your caloric intake with exercise. The holidays are about
rejoicing, being thankful, and spending time with family.
Lose to Win Update: Pounds Lost and Bash Reminder
With over 200 total pounds lost, 7,500 laps swum, and 145 group classes
attended, the Lose to Win contestants are well on their way to a healthy new
lifestyle. The contest is nearing the end, but the challenge has just begun.
The official final day of the Lose to Win challenge is December 7, when all
contestants will have their last weigh-in, but two challenges still remain. First,
we will discover just how far our participants can "cardio," followed by how
much weight they can lift.
We will conclude the entire Lose to Win contest with a celebration of what we all have accomplished in 3 short
months. We will celebrate the loss of hundreds of pounds of excess weight and the beginning of a new and
healthy life. Speaking with two contestants recently, both have expressed what this challenge has meant to
them. For only a $50 commitment fee, both participants agree that this contest has more value than any fat
loss pill or diet program they have ever tried because of one simple fact. The Lose to Win program is designed
to help participants in all ways. Lose to Win has provided the opportunity to challenge participants to commit
to a cardio and resistance program, discover healthier alternatives in the kitchen or at a restaurant, and live
life with energy.
The final weigh-in will be Monday, December 7 and the Lose to Win celebration will be Thursday, December
10, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. We will announce the grand prize winners and award cash prizes!
Cross-Train for Fitness
Fitness
Tired of the same old workout? Looking for a level of fitness that
your current exercise routine can’t offer? Are you experiencing
nagging injuries that just don’t seem to heal? If you answered
yes to any of these questions, you are a likely candidate for
cross-training.
Cross-training is simply a way of adding variety to your exercise
program. You can vary your aerobic routine and incorporate some
muscular strength and flexibility training as well.
One of the easiest ways to start cross-training is to alternate
between activities — BodyPump one day, Kickboxing the next,
athletic conditioning and swimming or bicycling the next. Or, you
can alternate these activities within a single workout, spending
five minutes on a treadmill, five minutes of strength training,
five minutes on a stationary cycle, and so on, for a total of 30
minutes.
Benefits:
- It reduces the risk of injury because the same muscles, bones
and joints are not continuously subjected to the stresses of the
same activity.
- Cross-training adds variety to your workouts, making your
routine more interesting and easier to stick with.
- For the athlete, it provides a break from the rigors and stresses
of single-sport training.
- Cross-training will improve your overall fitness and, over
an extended period of time, may ultimately lead to improved
performance.
Happy Holidays from the Group Fitness Staff
Personal Training
Equipment Corner: FreeMotion Squat
The FreeMotion Squat targets muscles in the lower body and core. In
addition, it functionally trains the muscles of the legs and trunk to work
together and builds stabilizer muscle strength to protect hip, knee and
ankle joints.
Meet the Trainers
Jake Duhon, Personal Trainer
Certifications/Experience: PTAG-CPT, NASM-PES,
NASM-CES with experience as a fitness educator.
Hometown: Houston, TX
Hobbies and Interests: Enjoy spending time with my beautiful wife
Kelly and two daughters Kora and Adyson. Also love to be involved in
outdoor activities.
What you love about VillaSport: VillaSport provides a unique
environment to its members conducive to building knowledge around
fitness goals. It is one of the few fitness facilities that place an
emphasis on the true well-being of members through programs that
meet a variety of needs.
Favorite Sports Team: Houston Dynamo
Sports
Swim, Scoot and Scamper
VillaSport Indoor Youth Triathlon
Sunday, January 31, First wave starts at 11:00am
Your children will compete in a 50-yard unassisted swim, a scooter
board course, and an obstacle run. Open to children 12 and under.
Prizes, fun and glory! Trophies for the fastest boy and girl of each
age group.
The first flight of the competition will begin at 11:00am with flights
continuing every 15 minutes. Sign up early to get your preferred
time slot. Limited spaces for each time slot.
$7 per participant, event t-shirt included.
Register with Member Services by January 25.
Youth Recreational Basketball
League
Ages 5 - 11
January 23 - March 13
A non-competitive league for boys and girls. Teams will be
grouped by age: 5 to 6 years, 7 to 8 years, 9 to 11 years.
$35 per child
Call Lucas Holleman at 281-296-3618 for more information.
Register with Member Services by January 16.
Come Out and Play!
VillaSport adult members are invited to come and play indoor
Futsal on Monday nights from 6:00 - 9:00pm and Saturday
afternoons 1:00pm - 4:00pm; pickup Basketball on Tuesday nights
6:00pm - 9:00pm, Volleyball on Wednesday nights 6:00pm 9:00pm, and Dodgeball on Thursday nights 6:00pm - 9:00pm.
For a complete court schedule, please visit www.villasport.com.
Aquatics
Year-Round Swimming at VillaSport
Year-Round Swim Lessons to go with Year-Round Swimming Fun!
The swimming season never ends at VillaSport. Why wait until next spring to enroll your children in swim
lessons? Water safety can begin today.
Try Starfish Swim Lessons
For a limited time, our Aquatics Staff is offering free evaluations of our Starfish swim classes. Your child can try
a complimentary class as you learn about the benefits of our safety and skill-based swim program.
Start your lessons and get ready for the youth triathlon.
For more information on the Starfish swim lessons and other aquatics programs,
contact [email protected] or calling 281-296-3676.
Holiday Gifts
VillaSport Gift Cards
At VillaSport, we give a whole new twist to Gift Cards! Giving
someone the gift of fun, activity, relaxation or health is an
unbeatable way to show how much you care. A Gift Card from
VillaSport may be just the spark they need to jump-start their
fitness routine. Gift Cards can be used for classes like Boot
Camp or Pilates Reformer, or to help catch up on some needed
relaxation with a massage or facial. For kids, a Gift Card may
introduce them to the benefits of a healthy, active lifestyle, such
as a Tumbling Class or Swim Lessons.
Remember, non-members can also use VillaSport gift cards for
services and products in VillaSpa, VillaCafé and the Club Shop, or
for our aquatics programs and winter and summer camps.
Gift Cards can be purchased any time during Club hours at
Member Services and in VillaSpa.
VillaSpa Gift Basket Holiday Specials*
Available November 1 - December 31
Seasonal $76.41 ($89.90 value)
Just Relax $67.15 ($79.00 value)
Gentleman’s Daily $53.13 ($62.50 value)
A Lady’s Essentials $54.16 ($63.70 value)
A Man's Essentials $83.30 ($98.00 value)
VillaSpa Gift Cards also available.
*Plus applicable tax.
Discounts for Members - save and print these pages
Affiliates
Members can save as much as their monthly dues with our affiliate discounts.
VillaSport Affiliates offer our members exceptional discounts. This broad range of local business are sure to have a gift
for everyone on your list. Please view the following pages for a list of our affiliates along with the discounts they offer to
VillaSport members. Visit www.villasport.com for a detailed description of each Affiliate. Just present your membership
card at these locations to receive your discount.
Restaurants, Food and Wine
Omaha Steaks - up to 65% off
Schakolad Chocolate Factory - $5 off $25 purchase
and buy one gelato get one ½ off
Vine Things - 10% discount on merchandise
Vino 100 - buy one glass of wine get one glass free
Americas - $20 off the purchase of 2 entrée’s
Crescent Moon Wine Bar - buy one get one free,
lunch or dinner
Guri do Sul Brazilian Steakhouse - $5 off lunch,
$10 off dinner
Honey-Bee Ham & Deli - 20% discount
Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille - ½ off bottle of
Perry’s private label wine
Pie Town Café - free personal pie with a purchase > $13.50
Shanghai Bistro - free egg roll or large soup with purchase
of 2 entrées
Skeeters Mesquite Grill - free 4oz queso with the
purchase of 2 entrées
Pallotta's Italian Grill - 15% off food purchase.
Retail
1-800-Flowers - 15% off all orders
1-800-PetMeds - 10% off all online orders
Barker Street Dog Boutique - 10% off purchases
Bath Junkie - buy one get one ½ off
Bike Lane - 10% discount
Billiard Factory - 15% discount
Dolce Bella Fine Lingerie - 15% discount
Edible Arrangements - Free chocolate dipping of ½ the strawberries in arrangement
Flavia - 10% off online order
Jos A Bank - 20% discount
Learning Express - $7 off a purchase of $35 or more
Luke’s Locker - 10% discount
Miche Bags - Purse (Base) $29.95, Shell (Face)
$19.95, Long Handles $7.95, Chain Handles
$13.95, Organizer $14.95
NASCAR.com - 10% off online purchases
NBA Store - 10% off online purchases
NFL Shop - 10% off online purchases
Outback Western Wear - 10% off order
Pop Top Girls - 15% off order
Sports Authority - 10% off online purchases
Wilsons Leather - 10% off online purchases
Woodlands Fabrics & Interiors - $50 off $500
purchase, $100 off $1,000 purchase
Yall’s Texas Store - 15% off of one Texas gift
Premier Jewelry Designs - 20% discount
Walgreens Photo - 15% discount on photos,
50 photos for $5
Woodlands Golf - buy one large basket of balls
and get one FREE
Timberland - 15% off online purchase and free shipping $100
Jay Bee's Custom Clothiers - 15% off purchase, buy 1 custom suit get 2 custom shirts free, buy 7 custom
shirts get 2 free. Free monograms.
Discovery Treks - 7.5% discount on camping trips
Services
Darque Tan - one free month, one free upgrade per
month or 4 mystic tans for $20
LeCrone Orthodontics - complimentary records with
orthodontic treatment
Texas Hair Team - 10% off products and services
Woodlands Eye Associates - $75 off glasses
Woodlands Family Dental - up to $50 off new patient
treatment per family member
Artisan Studios - 15% discount
Floyd Roofing Company - 5% re-roof, 10% off
radiant barrier, 15% off repairs
Ace Landscaping - 20% off landscape lighting, 15% off planting, free rain sensor irrigation system
All Points Moving and Storage - 10% off of all
move materials
Fish Window Cleaning - $20 off first home window
cleaning, $5 off commercial cleaning
Home Alone Pet Sitting - 10% off services
Investment Professionals Inc. - free consultation and $100 off service
It’s All About You Events - 15% discount
Jack’s Cool Air - 10% discount
Nazar Photography - 20% off wedding package and 50% off sitting fee
Need Computer Help? - 10% discount on labor or services
Penske Truck Rental - 12% discount on truck rentals
Repair One Automotive - 10% off parts and labor
Stacy Harris Images - 10% off consultation and
10% off package
US Bank - ¼% interest rate bonus on CD, 25% off mortgage loan origination fee
Martha Turner Properties - Listing and buying discount up to $600
Blaine Gary, CPA - Free consultation
Avis - 20% off car rentals
Pop-A-Lock - 20% off regular prices
Kat'z Catering - 15% off catering orders of $500 or more
Hilton - Discount on lodging
FastTrack - Discounts on airport parking
Members Save Money With VillaSport Affiliates!
December Feature:
Stone Therapy Massage
A relaxing warm stone massage that reaches deep within the
muscles to alleviate stress, tension and muscular soreness.
$80 members and $95 non-members
Add-on to any service:
Peppermint Tea Tree Royal Foot Treatment
Treat your feet with this restorative and hydrating foot treatment.
$25 members and $30 non-members
Ladies Night Out
An elegant evening of wine, hors d'oeuvres, conversation,
whirlpool and steam room in a relaxing and comfortable
atmosphere.
Select any two 30-minute services: massage, facial,
manicure or pedicure. Receive a VillaSpa product bag.
$75 + tax per person
Friday, December 18 7:00pm - 10:00pm
15% off all retail spa products the evening of the event
Register early with VillaSpa by calling 281-296-3630
Spray Tanning: Coming Soon!
Airtan Airbrush Tanning is an odorless, focused, gentle spray
system available in multiple shades. Airbrush tanning is great,
whether you desire a tan for just one occasion or for year-round
color. Sunless tanning offers a glowing tan without the risks to the
health of your skin.
Details available at VillaSpa.
November VillaKids Rotations:
Seasons & Power, Health & Nutrition
December VillaKids Rotations:
Happy Holidays
Ages 7 and under: Your children will play holiday games such as parachute blizzard and freeze tag. They’ll
make holiday crafts, including snow flakes, handprint reindeer pictures and marshmallow snowmen.
Ages 8-12: It is time for an intense game of Salt vs. Snow and exhausting snowball dodgeball fights. We will
make snow globes and gingerbread houses.
In addition, VillaKids staff will assist children in Christmas letter writing to Santa Claus. Letters prepared at
home can be dropped off in the special VillaKids North Pole Mailbox.
Wednesday Night Study Buddies
Now part of VillaKids Rotations
For ages 8-12 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Starting in December in VillaKids, get your homework done then
have some fun! Every Wednesday night, you can sign your child
up to be part of our VK Study Buddies. This is your child's chance
to build confidence, relationships, and get homework done with
expert supervision.
Contact VillaKids at 281-296-3620 for more information.
Parents
Parent's Corner: Quality Time
Are you wishing for more quality time with your children? Look
no further than your car! Turn off the radio and the cell phones
and you will be surprised at the conversations you overhear from
the back seat and the memorable talks you will have with your
children. The quiet of the car provides a perfect background for
uncovering the challenges and feelings children are experiencing.
Ask open-ended questions and let the children break the silence.
Soon you and your children will look forward to the time you
spend travelling.
Parent's Night Out
Due to the holidays, Parent's Night Out will be held the first and
third Fridays of the month in December. $25 for the first child
and $15 for each additional sibling.
Friday, December 4: "Out of this World"
We will serve pizza from the VillaKids "space station," and we
will teach everyone how to Moon Walk.
Friday, December 18: "Deck the Halls"
We will make coupon books for a holiday gift and enjoy holiday
games and Mickey's Christmas Carol.
Success Story
Dan Womack
Dan and Cathy Womack's fitness journey at VillaSport started before the
doors opened in May. As a small business owner, Dan's focus had been
on building his company from the ground up. Though he ran and swam
occasionally, the stress of his job and long hours at work elevated his blood
pressure. So Dan and his wife, Cathy, joined VillaSport and made the
commitment to each other to get back in shape.
When Dan received his initial Health Point Assessment, he was shocked to
find that his body age was five years higher than his chronological age. This
strengthened Cathy and Dan's resolve to a fitness program that worked for them. Now, they often work out
together, taking group exercise classes like BodyPump, BodyCombat and Spin. Not only are they focused on
their own goals, they are a constant source of motivation and support to other members of the club. Whether
it's helping members with weights or giving encouraging words, Dan and Cathy have a unique way of making
others feel better. They have a positive attitude and a fun-loving spirit. They have made fitness a family affair
by having their son, Brad, join them routinely for Wednesday and Sunday pump classes!
When Dan went for his three-month followup Health Point Assessment, he was pleased to find that his body
age had dropped to three years below his chronological age; over eight years' improvement! He has lost 17
pounds, his body composition (body fat) has dropped 12% and his blood pressure levels are back in normal
ranges.
Congratulations, Dan!
Introducing
Alisann Guthrey
Position: Pool Facilitator
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
Hobbies and Interests: Cooking, knitting, kayaking, being outdoors
and playing with my children.
What you love about VillaSport: I love the great group of members
that come to the club each day. They are as creative and as nice as this
facility. I am thankful for the opportunity to maintain water for everyone
from the accomplished athlete to the sweet babies in the swim classes.
Favorite Sports Team: Dallas Cowboys
Personal Comments: My job at VillaSport is to make sure that our
members know I maintain the water on a personal level for each one of
them. I would like to thank the staff members for being so helpful from
the day I was hired. I have always felt like a team member. I look forward
to what VillaSport has in store for me and this community.
December Café Specials:
Chai Tea Latté, Peppermint Mocha Latté
& Power Oatmeal
Kick off the holiday season with our delicious
café specials!
Vanilla Protein Chai Latté
Tall (12 oz) = 20.3 grams of protein
Grande (16 oz) = 21.3 grams of protein
Venti (20 oz) = 23.3 grams of protein
Peppermint Mocha Latté
Tall (12 oz) = 1 gram of fiber, 9 grams of protein
Grande (16 oz) = 2 grams of fiber, 12 grams of protein
Venti (20 oz) = 2 grams of fiber, 16 grams of protein
Vanilla Protein Oatmeal
Served with your choice of sweetener, nuts or raisins.
Each serving contains 14.3 grams of protein.
Recipe of the Month
Simple Cranberry Sauce
Serve this special sauce as a festive accompaniment
to turkey or chicken during the holiday season.
In a saucepan, boil water and sugar for 5 minutes,
stirring until sugar dissolves.
1 cup water
1/2 lb. fresh cranberries
1 3/4 cups sugar
1/2 tsp. grated orange rind
Add washed cranberries; reduce heat and simmer
over low heat for 5 minutes, without stirring. Add
orange rind. Cool to set; store in refrigerator.
Makes about 2 cups.
Chocolate Milk: The New Energy Drink
For Athletes
Now Available at the Café
Chocolate milk is more effective than some commercial sports
drinks in helping athletes recover and rehydrate. Chocolate
milk has the advantage of additional nutrients not found in
most traditional sports drinks. Studies suggest that when
consumed after exercise, milk's mix of high-quality protein and
carbohydrates helps to refuel exhausted muscles. The protein
in milk helps build lean muscle and recent research suggests it
may reduce exercise-induced muscle damage. Milk also provides
fluids for rehydration and minerals like calcium, potassium and
magnesium that recreational exercisers and elite athletes alike
need to replace after strenuous activity.
Affordable and enjoyable, pick up a pint today at the VillaCafé!
Calendar of Events
November
27
Toy Drive Begins
30
Adult Futsal Tournament
December
1
Toy Drive Begins
4
Parent's Night Out, Toy Drive Ends
5
VillaSport Affiliate Day
7
Lose to Win Final Weigh-In
10 Lose to Win Celebration
11 The Polar Express 3D Movie Night
13 Free Guest Day
18 Parent's Night Out, Ladies Night at VillaSpa
19 Breakfast with Santa
January
9
School Expo and Family Open House
23 Youth Basketball League Begins
31 Youth Indoor Triathlon
Family Locker Rental
Why carry your swim suit, goggles and workout
clothes with you to the club each day?
With your own private locker, all your belongings,
including clean clothes, will be waiting for you
when you arrive.
Daily laundry service is included and available
upon request. Locker and laundry are only $40 per
month.
Rent your locker today. Inquire at Member
Services.
A Look Back
Last Month at VillaSport
Volleyball Tournament
Indoor Sprint Triathlon
Male Winners
1 - Adam Currier 00:46:47
2 - Neal Brooks 00:47:08
3 - Kyle Schantz 00:48:55
Female Winners
1 - Stacey Callan 00:47:09
2 - Holly Mishoe 00:48:25
3 - Katie Haley 00:50:55
Holiday Food Drive
Interfaith of the Woodlands
A Look Back
Last Month at VillaSport
Trick or Treat
Monsters vs. Aliens
Youth Soccer Review
VillaSport's 8-week youth soccer
league came to a close with some
great results. Kids learned the
basics of soccer and teamwork
and had fun with friends. Youth
members from 3 - 8 years
participated in this recreational
developmental league, which was
managed by our Sports Coordinator.
VillaSport - The Woodlands
4141 Technology Forest Blvd.
The Woodlands, TX 77381
832-585-0822
www.villasport.com