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J u ne/Ju l y 2009 Volu me 2, Nu mb er 3
From The Harbor Bay Club
The Silver and Black Give Back
Oakland Raiders Partner With Alameda Nonprofits
Masters of Spine Arts
Benefits of Chiropractic Care
Alameda Housing Rebounds
Low Prices Bring Eager Buyers
LISA’S LETTER
This Issue Of The Buzz
Wow, summer is already just around
the corner. As the weather warms up,
it’s always exciting to see the activity at
the Club build this time of year. The
increased energy and anticipation are
almost palpable. The kid’s summer camps
are either full or filling up fast. Demand
for weddings and other special events keeps
the Clubhouse brimming with activity.
Competition for tennis courts is increasing
and the BBQ and pool area become the
place to socialize and have fun. And new
and longtime members look to step up
their fitness routines so they can look their
best in swimwear and summer attire.
This past month, Spa Director Paulette
Staats and a few of her staff enjoyed meeting
many of you within the community when
the Harbor Bay Club participated in the
Chamber of Commerce Business Expo
and Health Fair at the O’Club. There was
a great turnout, and a lot of fun was had
mingling with the wide variety of local
businesses that participated in the event.
Paulette and her staff gave out too many
free chair massages to count and the food
was awesome; it never hurts to be set up
right next to La Pinata! Look for us in the
coming months as the Club looks for more
opportunities to participate in community
events.
We’re also excited to announce
that the Club will be developing a new
website in the coming months designed
to enhance the club’s efforts to provide
members and non-members alike a fluid
resource for fitness and wellness content
tailored to the unique quality of life we
enjoy in Alameda. The website will
include interactive blogs and access to
resources designed to support the wellness
needs of all ages and interests. Look for
more updates as we approach the launch
of the new site this summer.
Speaking of wellness, we’re excited
to share in this issue of The Buzz the
preventative health benefits of chiropractic
care. There are a lot of misconceptions
At the Club, our main goal is to help people feel better,
look better, live better and have fun doing it.
and myths on the value of chiropractic
care, and a lack of awareness of the role
that chiropractic care plays not just in
the remedial care of back and neck pain,
but also in the long term prevention of
more significant health problems. At the
Club, our main goal is to help people
THE ALAMEDA CIVIC LIGHT OPERA
ANNOUNCES “HOPE FOR TOMMOROW”
OF ALAMEDA
AT HARBOR BAY CLUB
Sunday, July 26th
Tennis Whites vs Tennis Pinks
ACLO wants to provde 1000 tickets to underprivileged children and their
families to attend our production of Annie in 2009. With a generous
contribution from Perforce, we have partnered with the Boys and Girls Club
of Alameda, Alameda Family Services and Alameda Midway Shelter to extend
this gift to families in need but we need your help to make it possible.
GREAT THEATER CAN INSPIRE, EXCITE AND EDUCATE
YOUNG CHILDREN AND REALLY GREAT THEATER
CAN CHANGE THEIR LIVES.
Help in the fight to eradicate
breast cancer and increasing
awareness of this life-threatening
disease
$20 – Harbor Bay Club Members
$25 – Non Members
LOG ONTO WWW.ACLO.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information contact:
Mike Bauer, Director of Tennis
(510) 521-5414 ext. 126
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feel better, look better, live better and
have fun doing it. There is a natural
symbiotic relationship between exercise
and chiropractic care in the overall
formula for healthy living and longevity.
We’re pleased to allow several local
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chiropractic doctors the opportunity to
help set the record straight.
Also in this issue of The Buzz, we’re
excited to share the new community
outreach efforts of the Oakland Raiders
t h ro u g h t h e t e a m’s C o m m u n i t y
Development and Fundraising Program.
In a difficult economy, this program
provides Alameda’s nonprofits another
avenue to fundraise and have fun at a
Raiders game. The Harbor Bay Club
is proud to collaborate with the Raiders
in raising community awareness for this
effective and groundbreaking program.
As always, we’d love to hear your
feedback on The Buzz. Feel free to email
me with your comments and suggestions
at [email protected].
L i s a Fr a n z e l
has been with
Harbor Bay
Club for over 13
years, serving
as Membership
Representative,
Marketing Director, and Assistant
Manager before taking over the
General Manager position in
1999. Her philosophy is to live
life, including your passions, in
as much balance as possible
while making an effort each day
to contribute to your mental,
physical, emotional and spiritual
health.
Content
PEOPLE
SPOTLIGHTS
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Kara Satra
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John Fassel
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Mary Patrick Kavanaugh
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Leslie Rose
12
Lacey Parodi
Features
06
Spine Arts
Chiropractors dispel myths
and discuss the long-term
benefits of chiropractic care
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Back in Black
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Raiders prepare for 2009
campaign, extend partnerships
with local organizations
Club Pages
June/July 2009 Volume 2, Number 3
Published by
Harbor Bay Club
General Manager, Lisa Franzel
Marketing Manager, Kerri Lonergan
Managing Editor, Joel Williams
Editor, Patrick Runkle
Graphics & Production,
Francisco Arreola
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Kerri Lonergan
STAFF WRITERS
Mike Bauer
Erin Brown
Linda Gilchrist
Leslie McGraw
Paulette Staats
Kerri Lonergan
FEATURED WRITERS
Dennis Pagones
Peter Holmes
Michelle Trippi
Debra Costner
PEOPLE SPOTLIGHTS
Lisa Franzel
Kirk Cowan
Harbor Bay Club
200 Packet Landing Road
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 521-5414
www.harborbayclub.com
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Fitness
Pilates With Props
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08
Aquatics
Why Do We Swim?
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The Spa
Sun Protection and Your Family
09
Tennis
A Special Olympics Story
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17
HBC Team News
Club Events
15
19
Mortgate Matters
Community Events
Columns
02
12
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Lisa’s Letter
Kids Corner
Real Estate Update
Buyers Return to Market
On the Cover
Oakland Raider starting cornerback Chris Johnson can’t resist a smile as he is
surrounded by local youth and representatives of organizations who have teamed
up with the Raiders to raise funds for their respective programs. Adults and local
nonprofits represented in the photo include the Alameda Boys & Girls Club (Marc
Morales), Kiwanis Club of Alameda (Richard Kim and Scott MacAskill), Alameda
Education Foundation (Bill Sonneman), Alameda Pirates youth football, and the
Harbor Bay Club youth programs.
Cover Photo by Tony Gonzalez
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MIND - BODY / FITNESS
Fitness Center News
Boot Camp is Back!
Join Certified Personal Trainer Suzanne
Fong for this four-week series beginning
in July and held on Monday, Wednesday
and Friday mornings at 6 a.m. Check the
information board for details or contact
Leslie McGraw at ext. 119.
Teen Safe Lifter
If you are a teenager aged 14-17, remember
to get your free safe lifter card before
working out in the fitness center. You
will meet with a trainer who will go over
the guidelines for using the fitness center
and show you appropriate exercise form to
help you accomplish your goals. Contact
Leslie to set up this free appointment.
Group Exercise
Pilates with Props
Enjoy the benefits of Pilates in a group
exercise-inspired format. Pilates with Props
is a unique class that is open to all students,
no prior Pilates experience needed.
Certified Pilates Mat instructor Evangeline
Fitzpatrick leads students through a
challenging, Pilates-inspired workout.
In Pilates with Props, students use foam
rollers, Pilates Magic Circles and resistance
bands to get a strength-building, shapeenhancing workout. Exercises are based
upon Pilates movements and principles,
with the addition of props to make
exercises fun and more challenging.
Exercises on the foam roller will
challenge your stability to engage and
strengthen your core. The Magic Circle
can help to strengthen and sculpt your
inner thighs, glutes and abdominals.
When resistance bands are added to
simple Pilates-based exercises they become
a whole-body workout—strengthening
upper body or legs while working the deep
abdominals.
Join Evangeline in Pilates with Props
every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in the Sky
Studio, and come prepared for a great
workout.
Beginning in June, check out these
new classes
Mondays at 6:30 p.m., Cardio Blast
with Amy. This class involves multiple
cardio segments using stability balls, steps,
gliding discs and more. There’s a little bit
of everything from kickboxing to high
impact aerobics.
Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m., Balletone
with Noel. Balletone is a ballet-based
energizing low-impact fitness workout.
It combines a unique blend of strength
and flexibility movements. Class is done
barefoot or in ballet shoes and no previous
ballet experience is necessary.
Aqua Challenge is here on Wednesday
evenings through October. Class is held
at 6:30 p.m. with Jacquey. This is a
more vigorous version of our popular
Aqua Aerobics classes. Aqua Challenge
is meant to take your fitness to the next
level. Cardiovascular work is followed by
strength training with noodles and bells.
All fitness levels are welcome!
Magic Moves
The Push-up. It’s a great full-body
exercise. Don’t let it scare you. And yes,
everyone can do it!
Here’s how:
Kneeling on the floor, place your hands
wider than shoulder width apart. Extend
your legs and rest on the balls of your feet.
Bend at the elbows until your chest is two
inches off the ground. Press your hands
into the floor and push yourself back to
the start position.
Here are some tricks:
In the down position, make sure your
elbows are over your wrists and your
arms are at chest level, not shoulder
level. This will help keep your shoulders
down and give you correct alignment.
For stability, keep your
abdominals pressing toward
your spine throughout the
exercise.
Photo by Kerri Lonergan
Pilates with Props class members get a challenging, full-body workout.
There are many modifications
for the push-up that allow
everyone to work toward the
full exercise. It can be done on
your knees or a bench or wall
and you can work towards
the floor. Ask one of our
Certified Personal Trainers
or the Fitness Director to
show them to you!
People Spotlight
Kara Satra
If you plan to transport
hazardous materials on
your container ship, leak oil
out of your tanker vessel,
sail with a compromised
hull on your dinner cruise,
or operate an undermanned
ferry, chances are you’re
going to come under the watchful eye of
Commander Kara Satra of the United States
Coast Guard.
Satra, a 25-year veteran of the Coast Guard, has
what she quickly refers to as “the best job in the
Coast Guard” as Chief of Inspections for Sector
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San Francisco. In her capacity, and now in her
second four-year tour at Alameda’s Coast Guard
Island, Satra overseas all foreign and domestic
shipping throughout the Bay, including all
container and tanker ships, passenger vessels
and ferries, container facilities and oil terminals.
Satra and her team not only inspect the structural
integrity and emergency preparedness of every
vessel and port facility, but they also ensure
that operations are compliant with strict Coast
Guard regulations.
Satra’s Coast Guard career also has featured
extensive work in maritime emergency
preparedness, including duty as the Coast
Guard liaison to FEMA during Hurricanes
Katrina and Rita, a period Satra understatedly
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refers to as “a really interesting time.” Satra
coordinated those efforts from FEMA’s
Operations Center in Washington, DC.
When she’s not busy keeping the Bay safe,
Satra likes to stays active with kayaking and
a balanced exercise regimen at the club that
includes weights, swimming, and Shorinji
Kempo, a Japanese discipline blending
martial arts and active meditation. Satra
also enjoys the Olympic sport of dressage
and loves to ride her Arabian gelding named
Steed. Satra and her husband Jeff also
keep busy raising their four-year-old son
Ethan who, to the surprise of no one, has
developed his own maritime passion as an
active swimmer at the club’s pool.
AQUATICS
If you are one of the many who use the
pool on a regular basis, you might be
interested in the answers to our survey
question, “Why Do You Swim?”
Some of our respondents emphasized
the health benefits:
“My friend, who is about my age, had a
heart attack. In order to live long, I knew
I had to exercise. I started swimming
from fear, now I am addicted I have three
beautiful young girls and young wife. I’m
too young to die.” –Paul
“Best full body non-impact exercise
there is. Water is a return to the place we
came from. It’s a great meditation and
mind clearer. You can set your pace and
goals. No age limit. Hot tub and steam at
the end cannot be beat. A great renewal.
and it’s fun!” –Stewart
“It mentally and physically prepares
me to take on 90 eighth graders every
day.” –Kath
“Stress reduction. Very necessary. It’s
mentally relaxing, in that I like to try and
focus only on each stroke. It allows me
to disconnect from everything else in the
day.” –Enrique
“It improves my overall performance
in all sports. On days I do not run, I
can swim. This cuts down on potential
injuries from running while keeping my
overall fitness level up. It stretches out and
relaxes muscles worn down by a longer
run.” –Lilla
Others liked the group interaction of
swimming with a Masters Team:
“I like swimming with Masters specifically
because I like the structure to the
workout and I like the camaraderie of
meeting others with similar exercise
interests. I’m only just starting to
explore using coaches to not only direct
the workout but also to help me with
personal improvement. I also think
Masters is a great bargain.” –Clif
“I enjoy working on my technique,
getting better, being challenged by and
challenging my lane partners. The whole
camaraderie thing takes a lot of the
drudgery out of the workout, not just
in my lane, but all across the pool and
pool deck. I know it seems strange, but
amidst all the gasping and groaning, it’s
kinda fun—Alan
“I swim more when I have team
members that workout hard in my
lane who challenge me and are friendly
and supportive. The lane partner
relationships are important. Being in a
lane with swimmers with similar work
out ethics is critical to allow focus on
the workout and not be distracted.”
–Kathy.
Others had several reasons for
swimming, among them the challenges
it presents:
“I ask myself this question every day the
alarm rings at 4:50 a.m. to get up, also as
I’m walking to the pool from the locker
room on a cold windy morning, and as
I’m taking the first plunge into the pool.
Swimming is the best non impact workout there is.
Several swimmers like the water/pool
environment:
“I swim because it’s great exercise and I
love being in the water and outside in
such beautiful surroundings. And even
though swimming is repetitive, it’s not
boring because I can concentrate on
swimming better. Fortunately, there’s
lots of room for improvement, so I
don’t anticipate boredom any time
soon.” –Holly
“I like it as a form of exercise. I like
being in the water and how it feels to
my body. I like the low-impact nature
of the exercise. When I’m swimming
well—meaning that my body’s timing
is totally in sync—it’s a great feeling. It
feels nice to just slip effortlessly through
the water.” –Clifton
“Slicing through the water and
zipping along in a streamlined form
gives me a rush I never get tired of.
My favorite thing is pushing off the
wall and forming myself into the most
hydrodynamic shape, seeing how far
I can glide underwater before adding
a few dolphin kicks to propel myself
along the bottom. What a great way to
start a day, stretching out, weightless in
an alien environment and feeling right
at home.” –Michael
I swim so I can ‘moan and groan’ to
someone about something—especially
about the kicking sets and non-free sets. I
swim so I can stay in touch with the local
gossip. I swim so that when I’m done, I
feel like I’ve gotten a great workout. I
swim so I can stay healthy as I get older.”
–Margaret
“Truly, the reason I swim is to maintain
my sanity. Swimming is my mental health—
it keeps me balanced, it alleviates stress, it
takes me away to distance shores on a bright
sunny morning. Day dreaming is a proven
constructive mental activity. It’s a wonderful
way to ease into the day gliding through the
water while being enveloped in its mass. It is
my solution to keeping Alzheimer’s at bay.
All that counting and keeping sets straight
must increase and challenge my mental
activity! I’m a better wife, mother and friend
because of all that swimming does for me.
It’s something I do for myself which also
benefits all the people I’m surrounded by
daily. It is part of me and without it, I dare
not consider the consequence this would
have on my life.” –Lynn
For those of you reading from the
sidelines, if any of these answers strike a
chord, come on down to the pool and
experience some of what these fortunate
folks are experiencing everyday!
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People Spotlight
John Fassel
After being
drafted as a free
agent out of
college in 1999 by
the Indianapolis
Colts, John
Fassel had high
hopes as a wide receiver in the
NFL. His brief stay in Indianapolis
instead became a launching point
for a successful coaching career that
has brought Fassel to Alameda as
the new Special Teams Coordinator
for the Oakland Raiders.
Growing up the son of an active
college and NFL football coach
before starting his own coaching
career, Fassel has covered a lot
of ground in his 35 years before
recently settling in Alameda with his
new wife, Elizabeth. Fassel was a
four-year letter winner and standout
for the Weber State Wildcats while
completing his undergraduate work
with a degree in exercise science.
After being released by the Colts in
1999, Fassel began his coaching
career at Bucknell University and,
over the next five years, coached
with the Amsterdam Admirals of NFL
Europe, Idaho State University, New
Mexico Highlands, and the Baltimore
Ravens before joining the Raiders
last year. While at Idaho State,
Fassel earned a master’s degree in
athletic administration.
While in New Mexico, on a
challenge from his buddies, Fassel
tried and finished his first Olympic
triathlon and has been an active
triathlete ever since, including the
successful finish of three Ironman
distance triathlons.
While coaching for the Ravens
in Baltimore, Fassel met his wife,
Elizabeth, who has since joined him
as an active triathlete. The Fassels
are active members of the Harbor
Bay Club, where the highlight of
John’s routine is the ability to swim in
an outdoor pool year round, courtesy
of the club’s heated 25-meter pool
and Alameda’s temperate climate.
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Living Healthier and Stronger
By Debra Costner
T
h r o u g h o u t h i s t o r y,
chiropractic doctors
have had to overcome
misperceptions about
their profession. The
most persistent misconception is that
chiropractors lack medical education
and are not “real” doctors. In fact, the
demanding education of chiropractors
is very similar to many other medical
doctors.
Doctors of chiropractic must
complete four to five years at an
accredited chiropractic college. The
curriculum includes a minimum of
4,200 hours of classroom, laboratory
and clinical experience, of which more
than 500 hours are devoted to learning
about adjustive techniques and spinal
analysis. In non-chiropractic medical
schools, training in adjustments is not
doctors of chiropractic gained legal
recognition in all 50 states. A continuing
recogni t i o n a n d re s p e c t f o r t h e
chiropractic profession in the United
States has led to growing support for
chiropractic care all over the world.
This year, more than 20 million
Americans will see one of the 50,000
licensed chiropractors throughout
the country, most of them seeking
relief from back pain. According to
the Gallup Organization, over 30
percent of the adult population
has visited a chiropractor.
Most Americans, estimated
to be over 80 percent, will
suffer from back pain at some
point in their lives. In fact,
back symptoms are the most
common cause of disability for
individuals under the age of 45.
In addition, 20 percent of all
medical discharges from military
A continuing recognition and respect for the chiropractic
profession in the United States has led to growing
support for chiropractic care all over the world.
required nor generally offered to medical
students. To become a chiropractor in
the United States today, an individual
must meet the licensing state’s education
requirements, pass that state’s exams and
also pass the national board exam.
Chiropractic care can trace its roots
back to the beginning of recorded time.
Ancient Chinese and Greek writings,
from 2700 BC and 1500 BC respectively,
mention spinal manipulation and the
maneuvering of the lower extremities to
ease low back pain. And even well-known
Greek physician Hippocrates, who
lived from 460 to 357 BC, wrote texts
detailing the importance of chiropractic
care. In one of his most famous writings,
Hippocrates declares, “Get knowledge
of the spine, for this is the requisite for
many diseases.”
Throughout the twentieth century,
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service are due to lower back pain.
Although many people come to see
a chiropractor for back pain, these
doctors treat many other areas as
well. According to Dr. Cheryl
Saxton with Advance Health
Chiropractic in Alameda, this is
a common misconception.
“As a golfer, I meet people on
the course who complain about
knee, elbow, foot or shoulder
problems,” says Dr. Saxton. Yet it
never occurs to them a chiropractor
c o u l d a l l e v i a t e t h e p ro b l e m . “ I
recommend a visit to the chiropractor
for an evaluation. That sometimes elicits
surprise, but chiropractic is a total body
approach to health.”
Dr. Chris Pieda, with Back to Health
Chiropractic in Alameda, says there are
many misunderstandings about what
Photo courtesy of Symmetry Chiropractic
Dr. Cynthia Boyd provides relief to a patient at Symmetry Chiropractic
in Alameda.
chiropractors do.
“This is one of
the main reasons
I go out into the
community to give
lectures and to do
wellness assessments,”
he
explains.
D r. P i e d a d e s c r i b e s
h i m s e l f a s a “w e l l n e s s
chiropractor” who approaches
his practice as responsible for
overall health and wellness.
“Chiropractors were
often laughed at for making lifestyle
recommendations including diet and
exercise,” he says. “One of these early
pioneers was a chiropractor named
Jack LaLanne, and we all know he’s still
having the last laugh.”
Born in San Francisco, LaLanne was
an early advocate of regular exercise.
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He attended the Oakland Chiropractic
College in 1936, and had the longest
running fitness show on television,
from 1951 until 1985. He touted
that building strength improves the
odds against injury, and increases
recovery times as well. And at age 94,
he is certainly an advocate for adding
longevity to the list of benefits for a
healthy lifestyle!
Chiropractic doctors see a vast
difference in their patients who are
sedentary compared to those who
work out to improve their strength and
flexibility. “As far as the relationship
of chiropractic care and exercise, it’s
a natural symbiosis,” says Dr. Steven
Heller with the Alameda Chiropractic
Center. “Without question, my patients
who exercise and stretch regularly
respond better to treatment, need less
care, and suffer less acute crises requiring
through Chiropractic Care
treatment.”
And Dr. Heller learned this lesson
from first-hand experience as well: “After
suffering a broken leg last year, I entered
into a health decline resulting in weight
gain and depression. Over the course of
the last five months, I’ve shed over 40
pounds, have seen nearly all of my aches
and pains vanish, and feel better than I
have in ten years.”
Dr. Heller knew from experience
what he needed to do, and kept his
motivation high. “Central to my
recovery has been healthy eating, regular
chiropractic adjustments and my four
times a week exercising at the club,” he
says, knowing that no matter what your
age, the routine is the same. “I turn 60
tomorrow!”
But knowing how to work out
properly is just as important as the
exercise itself. Dr. Cynthia Boyd of
Symmetry Chiropractic in Alameda
sees people with poor posture more
frequently hurt. “You think you’re
doing something good by exercising,”
says Dr. Boyd, “but if you’re exercising
improperly, you could very easily injure
yourself further.” This may even mean,
Dr. Boyd says, that a patient should end
an exercise routine. “Sometimes I tell
them to lay off the exercise for a while,”
she says. “Take time to relax, use ice;
generally give themselves
time to heal before going
back to working out.”
Unfortunately people
who try to apply self-care to
an injury are using improper treatments.
“Many people tell me they’re using
heat,” says Dr. Boyd. “I tell them to use
ice only! It’s recommended over heat
most of the time.”
According to Dr. Boyd, knowing
how to align your body during exercise
makes all the difference. “I specialize
mainly in body mechanics and posture,
and I find most spinal pain comes from
stress and strain on the joints because of
study. It’s also important to know that
chiropractic doctors treat more than
just back or neck pain. They provide
effective treatment for all types of soft
tissue including conditions of the joints
and extremities such as the ankle, knee
and shoulder.
Today more than ever, chiropractors
see ailments brought on by stress. Dr.
Pieda says many people “just ignore
stress until it becomes a major health
Chiropractic doctors see a vast difference in their patients
who are sedentary compared to those who work out to
improve their strength and flexibility. “Without question,
my patients who exercise and stretch regularly respond
better to treatment, need less care, and suffer less
acute crises requiring treatment.”
- Dr. Steven Heller, Alameda Chiropractic Center.
bad posture,” she says. “This over time
can lead to ruptured disks and other
spinal problems.”
Another myth that has plagued
chiropractors is that spinal adjustments
are dangerous. In fact they are extremely
safe, and when they are performed by a
trained doctor, spinal adjustments are
the safest treatments for most back
and neck problems, according
to a 1993 Ontario Ministry
of Health commissioned
Photo
Photo by
by Kurt
Kurt McDonald
McDonald
Dr. Steven Heller of Alameda Chiropractic performs a lumbar spine adjustment to one of his patients,
a procedure essential to relieving sciatica, muscle strain and lower back pain.
crisis.” That is when they come to see
him for help. “I really focus on getting
people to recognize the human stress
response, and to listen to their bodies for
the warning signals,” says Dr. Pieda.
“Unfortunately, many people I meet
have no idea that a wellness chiropractor
can help dramatically reduce the effect
stress has on their health.” There is
another misperception that Dr. Saxton
sees frequently. “The misconception that
I hear most comes from new patients
coming into my office who have never
had chiropractic care. They say, ‘I have
heard that once I start chiropractic I have
to come for the rest of my life,’” explains
Dr. Saxton. And her response to them is,
“You don’t have to come for the rest of
your life, but you will want to come for
the rest of your life once you see how
great you can feel.” Dr. Heller agrees that patients come
to realize they greatly enjoy the benefits
of regular chiropractic care. “As they feel
better, they can integrate more exercise
into their routines—pretty soon, vitality,
mobility and aliveness becomes the
natural state of being.”
Photo by Sue Culig
Dr. Cheryl Saxton treats a patient at Advance
Health Chiropractic in Alameda.
Alameda
chiropractic doctors
who contributed to
this article:
Dr. Cynthia Boyd
Symmetry Chiropractic
2329A Eagle Avenue
(510) 769-0125
Dr. Steven Heller
Alameda Chiropractic Center
2543 Santa Clara Avenue
(510) 865-1234
Dr. Chris Pieda
Back to Health Chiropractic
711 Santa Clara Avenue
(510) 523-5000
Dr. Cheryl Saxton
Advance Health Chiropractic
2033 Santa Clara Ave.
(510) 865-9355
THE SPA AT HARBOR BAY CLUB
Sun Protection and your family
Our warm weather is here and teenagers are off to the pool, the beach, or
an outdoor game of Tennis. Despite your advice, applying sunscreen may be
one of the last things teenagers are considering as they head out the door.
Yet, 50 percent to 80 percent of the sun damage done to our skin occurs
during childhood and adolescence. Intermittent but intense sun exposure
contributes to significantly increased risk for skin cancer later in life. Every
sunburn counts so it is never too early to improve sun safety!
The Spa Shoppe at Harbor Bay Club has a variety of different products for
Sun Protection. With the popularity of Mineral products on the rise, Paulette
Staats, director of the Spa at Harbor Bay, recommends the Colorescience
Sunforgettable SPF 30 Line. Sunforgettable All Clear is a clear, weightless
powder sunscreen that does not rub off on clothes. Sunforgettable also comes
in two colors, Perfectly Clear and Almost Clear, that blend subtly into medium and
deeper skin tones. Sunforgettable SPF30 is fragrance-free, transparent, safe for
men, women, children, and even pets, and will not burn the eyes when perspiring.
You can also “lose the 20-minute wait” because the inorganic powder does not have to emulsify and absorb into the skin the way organic sunscreens do.
Sunforgettable’s full spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 30 sun protection is rated Very Water Resistant. All three Sunforgettable colors also come with Shimmer
added to give the sun back some of its glow! If you buy a Sunforgettable SPF 30 Brush, you can buy a brush refill (that refills
your brush twice) for $10 ($30 value).
Colorescience just released a new product for teens called “Let Me Be Clear.” Let Me Be Clear is
a soft focus, tinted finishing powder specially formulated for problem skin. Daily use will reduce
the appearance of redness from blemishes and even out brown discoloration caused by blemish
scars or hyperpigmentation. This brush comes in three translucent colors with these distinctive
ingredients: Rice Starch, Titanium Dioxide, Retinol Palmitate, Pearl Powder, Zinc Oxide,
Salicylic Acid, Tocopherol and Iron Oxides. These ingredients are instant, stable, physical
mineral sunscreens and acne-fighting compounds perfect for teen skin. If you purchase a
Let Me Be Clear Brush, you will receive a FREE Aromatherapy Brush Cleaner ($10 value).
Come check out the full line of Colorescience, exclusively at The Spa at Harbor Bay
(510) 521-5414 ext. 125. Our Estheticians and Makeup Artists can help you with
any questions you might have.
People Spotlight
Last fall, upon concluding that
she wouldn’t find a big-name
publisher to publish her first
novel, a seven-year labor of
love entitled Family Plots:
Love, Death & Tax Evasion,
decided to take the concept
of improvised marketing to
a new level. By staging a well-publicized opencasket funeral at Oakland’s historic Chapel of the
Chimes and eulogizing the death of her dream of
finding a mainstream publisher, she parlayed a
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creative publicity stunt into some new buzz for
the book and new ideas for self-publishing.
Kavanaugh has a lively work history that
includes time served in a wide range of
professions, ranging from private investigator
to Avon lady. Being bossy and entrepreneurial
by nature, she has spent the majority of her
adult career providing executive management
and strategic marketing planning for startup businesses and organizations. A writer
since the age of eight, Kavanaugh has had a
distinguished literary career, having received
several creative nonfiction awards and written
for major local newspapers and numerous
trade journals.
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Between her writing career and regular
commutes to Southern California to maintain
her “day job,” Patrick is constantly on the go
and regularly uses the Club for workouts and
spa treatments as a respite from her busy
urban life. “Bucolic” is the word that comes to
mind for Kavanaugh in describing the tranquil
resort-like setting she has come to crave at the
Club when needing to get away from it all.
Kavanaugh is currently mining new ideas
for her second novel and basking in the
glow as the proud parent of her collegegraduating daughter. For more information
on Kavanaugh, her new book and “funeral”
event, visit www.marypatrick.com.
TENNIS
Special Olympics
This will be my fifth year as the director
of tennis at the Harbor Bay Club. The
position requires both on-court and offcourt skills as well as a level of physical
stamina to get through the day. Every
day, I help people participate in a fantastic
sport, and their reasons for doing so are
too numerous to list here. Personally,
one of the things that keeps me going is
an experience like no other—the Special
Olympics.
The year I became director, it was
my first time coaching developmentally
disabled persons. I was unsure, to say the
least, and concerned that I would have
unrealistic expectations, create confusion
and look foolish. It turned out that I had
nothing to worry about.
The day of the event, the volunteers
and I prepared for class by getting the
basket of balls, racquets and teaching aids
to courts two, three and four. Participants
began arriving along with parents,
Photo by Dave Opperud
Special Olympics participants line up to take part
in a tennis drill.
other times not. Balls landed in the blue,
although some landed in the green bushes
behind the fence. Encouragement was
given, technical instructions delivered,
and then balls started bouncing again.
When class was done, all the students
took a soda and snack break, then
exchanged expressions of gratitude and
temporary goodbyes. Every time the
Special Olympics takes place, I have one
more reason why I love my job.
Photo by Dave Opperud
Special Olympics volunteers have a lot of
success when they work one-on-one with the
participants.
guardians and helpers, and I was cordially
introduced to all. My first impression was
how grateful the escorts were, but more
surprising were the natural smiles and joy
that the players brought to the courts.
They had yet to hit a ball! It’s nice to have
happy people before the class even starts,
which is not always the case.
There were 15 to 20 kids and adult
participants who, after receiving name
tags, went on to the courts wearing sports
clothes and carrying their racquets. They
were evenly split up into groups on three
courts—some were escorted and others
were not. I couldn’t help but realize that
this is just how I would set up any other
class of tennis enthusiasts. Nice!
The group star ted swinging.
Sometimes racquets connected with balls,
Special Olympics Tennis event: Harbor
Bay Club will be hosting two great tennis
events for the Special Olympics on June
20 and July 18. Each 90-minute session
will be open for up to 30 children who live
with disabilities. Volunteers will be reaching
out from all over the Bay Area to help us
make this event memorable. Parents and
guardians help participants to take part in
target games, interactive activities, and to
enjoy the fun and determination the game
of tennis brings to its players.
Breakfast at Wimbledon, this Father’s
Day: Members, come on out and celebrate
Breakfast at Wimbledon on Father’s Day,
Sunday June 21st, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Compete in Harbor Bay Club’s own version
of the grandest Slam of them all. Men and
women are invited to enjoy competitive
doubles tennis and lots of laughs. Aside
from your racquet, be sure to bring crispy
bacon, crumpets, strawberries and cream,
or whatever your favorite English food and
drink may be, for the pot luck breakfast!
Contact Mike Bauer, director of tennis, for
further information.
Summer Tennis Camp is nearly here!
We are planning an exciting summer
of fun tennis and healthy exercise. The
camp will involve kids in drills, games and
activities. Emphasis will be on fundamentals,
including rules, sportsmanship, etiquette,
proper technique and consistency in hitting
the ball. Students will further develop each
of the major tennis strokes and play tennis
matches. Players will be divided by ability.
Multiple sibling signup specials are available.
Camp will begin June 15th and continue for
10 weeks. Contact Mike Bauer for further
information.
Harbor Bay Club is proud to announce
that the resurfacing project on courts
two, three and four have been completed.
This brings our number of fully resurfaced
courts to 10. All 19 courts are now available
for booking, and we encourage members
to book ahead for court time on the newly
resurfaced courts.
July 4th Round Robin BBQ: Come over
to the Harbor Bay Club tennis courts to
start your Fourth of July celebrations this
year! Our annual round robin barbeque
promises to be satisfying both on and off the
courts, as we will kick off the festivities with
a round robin tournament before lighting
up the grill for the barbeque. Round robin
entry and food will be $10. Contact Mike
Bauer for further information.
People Spotlight
Leslie Rose
If Leslie Rose had any
remaining questions about
her passion for tennis, they
were certainly answered
two years ago when she
went into labor on the
tennis court! A few hours
later, she gave birth to her
daughter, Madison.
Rose, a talented and competitive player since
leading her team as the #1 player for Bishop
O’Dowd, recently took home the second-place
Silver Ball trophy at the USTA National Tournament
for the Pacific Coast Seniors, her second topthree finish in the two Category 1 tournaments
she has entered this year. Rose’s recent
success in the 30-plus age group marks the
culmination of nearly eight years of working
with Mike Bauer, the Club’s Director of Tennis,
to regain her strength and joy for tennis.
After BOD, Rose had a storied career at UC
Davis, where she was Rookie of the Year and led
the school’s team to the Nationals and attained
second-, third-, first- and third-place finishes in
a brilliant four-year span. After UC Davis, Rose
travelled the world on the USTA tour, achieving a
world ranking and life experience; however, she
was ill prepared for the rigorous tour schedule,
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which soon took a physical toll and resulted in
a series of frustrating injuries which effectively
ended her run on the tour.
Returning to the Bay Area dejected,
Rose serendipitously hooked up with
Bauer and began what has since become
a “miraculous” journey for Rose. “Mike
completely changed my attitude towards
tennis again. He’s helped me become
technically better and physically stronger.
His patience and knowledge of the game
are just phenomenal.”
Rose regularly commutes to the Club from
Orinda, where she shares a home with her
husband, Neal, and her daughter.
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FEATURE ARTICLE
Raiders Team Up With Alameda Nonp
By Will Kiss
T
he Oakland Raiders
wrapped up their
mandator y three-day
mini-camp with a final
practice session at their
facility in Alameda on Sunday, May 10,
and the anticipation for the start of the
2009 season can be felt throughout the
Raider Nation. The Raider coaching staff got a
first hand look at the Silver and Black’s
exciting new draft class and rookies,
while veterans returned to Alameda
practice. “This is a huge time because we
see what the nucleus of this team is going
to look like in the fall. We have to make
sure we put it all together.”
Head Coach Tom Cable evaluated
the rookie crop, saying “I’m impressed
by their work ethic and I’m impressed
by their ability to learn.” Cable also
commented on the addition of several
quality veterans, praising the mix of
experienced performers with talented
newcomers. “I talked to many of them
right after they got here and you can
see the influence of the veterans already
taking effect. Hearing them out there
The Silver and Black hope to extend the relationship
between the organization and the people of Alameda,
and look to use the Community Development and
Fundraising Program to strengthen those ties.
to lay the foundation for a successful
upcoming campaign. “It was good
to be back on the field,” said veteran
linebacker and Oakland native Kirk
Morrison following the mini-camp’s final
in and around the huddle, coaching the
young guys and the way they talk and
communicate is what this team needs.”
The excitement of mini-camp leads
into the hard work of OTA’s (Organized
Team Activities) and eventually sets the
stage for Training Camp 2009 in
Photo by Tony Gonzales
During a recent visit to the Harbor Bay Club, Oakland Raiders starting Cornerback Chris Johnson
meets with kids from the popular Summer Camp program.
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Napa, where the Raiders
will commence month-long
preparations for the regular
season. And while fans know
that the Oakland Raiders
are committed to excellence
on the football field, the
Raider organization also
remains committed to
the community and the
organizations that touch
people’s lives everyday,
especially in Alameda.
Part of the Raiders’
commitment to the
public is the Community
Development and
Fu n d r a i s i n g Pro g r a m ,
which enables nonprofit
organizations to raise
Photo by Kirk Cowan
money for their respective
Alameda High School’s Athletic Boosters Club is excited to join
programs by selecting a forces with the Oakland Raiders to raise money for its various
Raider game to promote athletic programs. Shown left to right: Booster’s President
Mathews, AHS Hornet football players Tom Ruckman and
and attend with their group. Ron
Jeremy Yu, and AHS Athletic Director Brad Thomas.
Any nonprofit organization
can select a home game and
the Raiders will provide them with the to inquire about the Raiders’ Community
necessary assistance, giving the group a Development and Fundraising Program
fund-raiser that requires no minimum. can call (510) 864-5000 or visit Raiders.
The Raiders supply the organization com for more information.
with the tickets to the game (which will The Oakland Raiders’ Community
be together in the Oakland-Alameda Development and Fundraising Program
County Coliseum), Raider caps, and enjoyed successful partnerships with local
food vouchers.
nonprofits last season, working with the
“We enthusiastically embrace all Alameda Education Foundation for a game
of the work we do in the community against the Atlanta Falcons and helping St.
and we particularly enjoy the work Patrick’s Church raise much needed funds
we do with youth,” said Raiders Chief for a game against the Carolina Panthers.
Executive Amy Trask. “This program The funds raised by St. Patrick’s went to
is designed to facilitate our interaction help feed the parish’s homeless. Among
with a wide variety of youth based the nonprofits already on board for the
community programs.”
2009 season include the Oakland’s Lions
Historically a trend-setter among Center for the Blind, who are using the
National Football League (NFL) game against the Philadelphia Eagles on
franchises, The Oakland Raiders October 18th to raise funds for the center
Organization has once again set a and to obtain new technology, and the East
standard by collaborating with local Side Union High School District. Located
nonprofits to raise funds for community in the San Jose area, the district includes 12
programs. The Raider ticket staff looks high schools and 26,000 students, and will
forward to the opportunity to work with be purchasing tickets in 2009 to support
local nonprofits, and any group wishing their after school programs.
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profits, Prepare for the 2009 Season
“We sold tickets to the Carolina game
and raised enough money to support our
program,” said Mike Hurlbut, who helped
conduct a successful fundraising effort for
Anderson Wildcats Youth Football and
Cheer last season. “The money will go
to cover the cost of the fields, paying for
the referees, and most importantly eleven
players and cheerleaders will be able to
play who couldn’t afford to join on their
own. We had a great time tailgating and
the atmosphere inside the Coliseum was
awesome. The kids are still talking about
it and can’t wait to go again next year.”
On board to participate again in
the Community Development and
Fundraising Program for 2009 is the
Alameda Education Foundation, which
helps provide student programs that
public schools have been forced to
eliminate due to state and district budget
cuts. “The AEF supports a myriad of after
school programs and we look forward to
partnering with the Raiders to support
those programs,” said President of the
Board of Directors Bill Sonneman. “It’s
a great way for the Raiders to help us
and for us to help the Raiders’ positive
visibility in the community.”
The 2009 schedule provides exciting
opportunities for nonprofits within
Alameda to pair up with the Oakland
Raiders to raise funds. The Raiders will
be hosting the annual Fiesta Latina game,
which includes a day-long celebration of
Latino culture, a Filipino Heritage game,
a Military Appreciation game and a Susan
G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness game
presented by Alta Bates this season. Many
participants have also discovered how
easy it is to attend games via BART, as
the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
is just a short walk from the Coliseum/
Oakland Airport BART station.
The Raiders and the city of Alameda
have enjoyed a long partnership. The
team practiced in Alameda in the 1960s
and 1970s, many players, coaches and
administrators have lived in and continue
to make their permanent homes within
the Alameda community, and the team’s
headquarters and training facility have
been located in Alameda’s Harbor Bay
Business Park since the team’s return
from Los Angeles. The Silver and Black
hope to extend the relationship between
the organization and the people of
Alameda, and look to use the Community
Development and Fundraising Program
to strengthen those ties.
The Raiders look forward to supporting
Alameda nonprofits and have already laid
the foundation for relationships with
several groups for the 2009 season. In
addition to the AEF, the Raiders have
teamed up with Alameda Pirates Youth
Football, Alameda High School Football,
Encinal High School Football, St. Joseph’s
High School, the Alameda Boys & Girls
Club and the Kiwanis Club of Alameda for
development and fundraising efforts for
the upcoming season. The organization
is also collaborating with the Harbor Bay
Club to bring awareness of the program
to many nonprofits in Alameda that
can benefit from the Silver and Black’s
community efforts.
“In today’s economy we appreciate the
Raiders taking on a community project
and giving us an opportunity to raise
funds and also go see a Raider game,” said
Pat Bail, Vice President of the Alameda
Photo courtesy of Oakland Raiders
Veteran Oakland Raiders Linebacker Kirk Morrison mixes it up with local kids during a “Take a
Player to School” event last fall.
Pirates Youth Football League. “We’ve
always appreciated the help of the Raiders
and will support them the best way we
can. It’s a great program.”
With an eye towards increasing the
organization’s work with nonprofits in
Alameda, the Raiders will be hosting
an in-house presentation on Thursday,
July 16 at 7pm (see advertisement)
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and invite groups to come to the
team headquarters and learn about
the Community Development and
Fundraising Program. The Raiders have
also designated the home game against
the Cincinnati Bengals on November
22 as Alameda Day with the Raiders in
celebration of the team’s long-standing
relationship with the city.
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KIDS CORNER
Children’s Center
Don’t throw away those toys! The Children’s Center is
in need of your gently used outdoor play structures,
large outdoor toys and baby equipment. If you have any
outdoor structures or equipment in good condition to
donate, please let us know! Call (510) 521-5416 x115
to make an appointment to drop off your donations,
they may not be just dropped off. All donations are
accepted at the discretion of the Youth Director. You
will receive Children’s Center credit for the determined
value of your donation. Please note we will not accept
broken or damaged items.
Five Family Fun in
the Summer Ideas
1. Take a Walk- Kids of any age enjoy fresh air
and nice walks with their families. If you employ
enough adjectives (magic! fairy! adventure!), even the
most television-addicted kid will easily be lured out of
doors. My son and I loved to go on “leaf walks” when
we would alternately crunch and collect cool leaves,
just walking around our own block.
2. Count Clouds- Don’t underestimate how much
kids love this activity. Cloud watching and picking out
shapes stimulates the imagination and exercises the
brain. Besides, it’s unbelievably relaxing and you can
do it in a park or a backyard anywhere, as long as it’s
not raining. 3. Keep a Summer Journal- Kids love to collect
treasures, so why not go to the craft store, pick up a
cool notebook and start a summer scrapbook with a
place for all their cool stuff? Along with treasures like
ticket stubs, feathers and candy wrappers, you can
include photos, stories, even reviews of books they
have read or summer movies they have seen. The time
spent creating it will be well worth it; your kids will
love to look at it for the rest of the year!
4. Picnic- The joys of eating outside cannot be
overstated. And what better audience to appreciate a
hot dog under a tree than your favorite toddler? Even
if all you do is bring sandwiches and eat them on a
blanket in your back yard, it’s an excuse to get some
fresh air and avoid a huge messy post-meal kitchen. Throw in some music and a board game, and you have
a fun day for the whole family, all for the cost of food
and gas.
5. Kids Choice Dinner- Want to have some fun?
Let your very young kids pick out and prepare what
is for dinner. True, you may end up enjoying carrots,
cereal, and toast. But think of how proud your guest
chefs will be, especially those that are normally picky
eaters!
6. Last but not least- Don’t forget about bringing
your family to the Harbor Bay Club! A day at the pool
followed by dinner upstairs in the Clubhouse Bar and
Grill is as stress-free as you can get this summer!
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Fun in the Sun
Summer is finally here, and that means playing outside
in the sun! You can ensure a fun and safe summer by
following some basic rules. The American Academy
of Pediatrics offers the following sun safety advice:
-The first and best defense against the sun is to cover up.
Dress your kids accordingly—a hat with a three-inch brim
or a baseball hat, sunglasses and cotton clothing with a
tight weave.
-Stay in the shade whenever possible and limit sun exposure
during the peak intensity hours of 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
-Use a sunscreen daily, with a sun protection factor (SPF)
of 15 or greater. Make sure to reapply after exercise or
swimming.
-Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before sun exposure. Even
infants can use sunscreen in certain areas such as the face,
the back of the hands and the back of the neck.
-Be sure to keep children well hydrated! During physical
activity, hydration should be encouraged often. Drink
5-9 ounces of cool tap water or sports drink for every
20-30 minutes of activity, even if the child does not feel
“thirsty.”
-Reduce intensity of activity when heat and humidity are
at their peak.
-Remember, if you are feeling the heat, chances are your
kids are feeling it too!
Youth Department counselor Kiley Lonsdale enjoys spending time
with HBC kids.
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People Spotlight
Lacey Parodi
Lacey Parodi
started playing
softball when
she was seven
years old, playing
in Little League
and in the
Amateur Softball
Association.
Parodi played
junior varsity
softball for Alameda High School as
a freshman and for the varsity team
during her sophomore, junior and
senior years.
When talking with Parodi, it’s easy
to see that softball is an important
part of her life. She beams when
she talks about softball and the
close connections she has with her
teammates. Even though she and her
best friends from the team have gone
in different directions for college, they
still have reunions with each other at
least annually and reminisce about
their softball days.
For Parodi, her softball journey
continues. She now plays for Holy
Names College, and her team won
recently won their conference. Lacey
was born and raised in Alameda, and
likes the small-town feel of everyone
knowing everyone. Her family’s story—
her father also grew up in Alameda—is
familiar. “It’s so friendly, and it was a
great place to grow up,” she says. “I
would go to the park and play catch
with my older sister all the time.”
Another familiar story for Alameda
is how Harbor Bay Club has touched
many people’s lives. Parodi has
worked for HBC in the Summer Camps
and other HBC Youth programs. Lacey
describes Harbor Bay Club as a great
place to be serious with work, but at
the same time have fun.
Join in June,
receive 50% off
enrollment fee
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REAL ESTATE UPDATE
Buyers Return To The Real
Estate Market
By Dennis Pagones
New mortgage applications
last week for home purchases
and refinancings were up 77
percent from the same week
in May 2008, according to the
Mortgage Bankers Association.
Mortgage rates continue to
average well below 5 percent;
the average rate was 4.7 percent
last week for 30-year fixed-
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rate loans and 4.5 percent for
15-year loans. Rates like these
are a major factor pushing
applications up, but sharply
lower housing prices in many
markets are an important part
of the equation as well.
Nearly 600,000 homebuyers
have claimed either the $7,500
tax credit from last year, or
the $8,000 credit for this year,
according to IRS data cited
by the National Association
of Home Builders. Many of
these buyers are first timers,
but plenty of others are people
who are now jumping back into
real estate after not owning for
a few years, drawn in by today’s
much more affordable prices
and financing. Qualifying
for a mortgage can still be a
challenge, since Fannie Mae,
Freddie Mac and major lenders
continue to look for larger
down payments—other than
for FHA loans—and higher
FICO credit scores than they
did just a few years ago.
If you focus on the latest
h o m e re s a l e a n d p r i c i n g
numbers just released by the
National Association of Realtors
you might say, “We still have
some major problems in the
market!” The national median
house price dropped by 13.8
percent in the last 12 months.
Only 18 of 152 major markets
surveyed saw price increases.
On the other hand, however,
a record high percentage of
total sales in former boom
markets have been “distressed,”
meaning either foreclosures or
short sales. Distressed sales are
pulling down the median price
numbers at the national and
local level, even though nondistressed sales in the majority
of markets have experienced
only moderate declines in
prices.
There’s an important flip
side to low median prices:
Sales are increasing in many
markets where prices have
fallen most sharply. Sales in
the first quarter jumped by 81
percent in California, compared
with year-earlier levels. Those
sales rates are also reducing
unsold inventories and cutting
total listings in some markets.
Unsold inventory in California
is now just five months—that’s
down from 12 months the
previous March.
What Makes a House
Worth Buying?
It goes back to the basics—your wants and needs. With so
many homes for sale, it’s easy to sift through many homes
in a particular area and decide whether or not they make
sense for you. Understanding more about what you want in
a home and what you can’t live without will help you make
a smarter decision about what home to buy. Here’s how to
start identifying the difference between what you want in a
home and what you can’t live without:
• Write down everything you want in a home: your
school district and your neighborhood of choice, the
location within the neighborhood, the size of the home,
its amenities, and whether the home is a condo, co-op,
townhouse or single-family residence. Do you want
attached, indoor parking? Write it down. Do you want
a home that’s a fixer-upper or one that has already been
renovated? Write that down, too.
• Prioritize everything on the list. Once you’ve prioritized your
wish list, it’s time to think about what you actually need to live.
Your “needs” are items that you can’t live without. For example,
you may want a five-bedroom, four-bath house, but what you
really need is a three-bedroom, three-bath or even two-bath
home. This is your “needs” list and your “reality check.” Once
you have completed your reality check, it’s time to prioritize
the items on this list as well. Organize the list starting with the
most important item on top.
• Start working with a Realtor and mortgage specialist who
understand the current real estate environment. Getting
through your home selection, accepted offer, loan approval and
successful closing requires organization and tenacity.
For more information on market conditions contact one of our
Harbor Bay Realty agents or go to HBRinfo.com and click on
“Our Resources” and then “Market Trends.”
Dennis Pagones
Dennis Pagones is president of Harbor
Bay Realty. Since 1984, Harbor Bay Realty
has served the residential, commercial,
and relocation real estate needs of
the entire East Bay as well as leasing,
rentals and property management. As
a full-service company with over seventy dedicated
professionals, Harbor Bay Realty knows and covers
the market like no other firm. Over the years they have
acquired unparalleled expertise in dealing with real
estate matters unique to our area.
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MORTGAGE MATTERS
The “Strategic” Refinance
By Peter Holmes
It used to be, when you wanted to
refinance your home, you called your local
bank, locked in a rate and thirty days later
your monthly payment went down. The
old adage was that if you could lower your
rate by one percent or more, it was worth
pursuing.
My, how times have changed. In the
post subprime world of mortgage banking,
homeowners’ needs in refinancing have
been profoundly redefined.
Some homeowners are seeking
stability through a refinance, ditching their
adjustable rate mortgages and opting for
longer fixed rate terms. Some are leveraging
today’s lower fixed rates to exit interestonly programs, finding that their monthly
payments may actually go up slightly,
but can make headway on the payoff of
principal with a new fully amortizing loan.
Some are shortening their terms, moving
from a 30-year fixed rate to a 15-year fixed
rate, and saving tens of thousands of dollars
in interest payments over the life of their
mortgage. Many are taking equity out of
their homes to buy investment properties
in the lower priced market we are currently
experiencing. By and large though, most
homeowners that are currently refinancing
are seeking a lower interest rate to drive a
lower monthly payment.
There are a number of common elements
to all of these refinancing scenarios, and
these elements are amplify the reasons why
it is so critically important for homeowners
to seek excellent and qualified guidance
when considering their refinancing. Some of
the new considerations for today’s “strategic
refinancing” include new approaches to
locking loans, engaging home appraisers,
and seeking reliable mortgage assistance.
Homeowners typically have several
options when scouting out the lowest rates
for their home loan. They can “lock” their
rate with their lender at the initial point of
contact for periods ranging anywhere from
8 days to 60 days, guaranteeing that the
rate of interest will be available from the
lender at point of funding. Alternatively,
they can “float” their rate, electing to lock
in later in the process.
Generally speaking, rates get lower
as the rate lock period gets shorter. For
example, a rate locked for 60 days on a
conforming 30-year fixed rate loan might
be available at 5.25 percent with 1 point,
whereas the same loan locked for only 8
days might be 5.125 percent with 1 point.
Clearly, the 8-day lock is the preference;
the only catch here is that it could take
30 days or more to complete the appraisal
and all of the processing on the refinance.
With only 8 days locked, there isn’t
enough time to pack all of the approval
process into that period. And, of course,
in the meantime, rates are changing on a
daily basis, both up and down. Clearly, a
strategy here is critical!
Fewer four-letter words in real estate
have struck greater concern for refinancing
homeowners than the mortgage industry’s
newest challenge, “HVCC.” Created
out of a litigation bargain between
Fannie Mae and New York’s Attorney
General, Andrew Cuomo, the Home
Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC)
requires appraisals for all loans that are
sold on the secondary market to Fannie
Mae and Freddie Mac (virtually all loans
currently being originated by all banks
and mortgage brokers) be ordered by
a third party. This means that banks
cannot use their in-house appraisal staff
and mortgage brokers cannot order
the appraisals through their preferred
appraisers as in the past.
HVCC requires that the homeowner
pay for their appraisal by credit card up
front prior to the appraisal inspection,
typically in the range of $435- $520. The
mortgage broker then orders the appraisal
through an appraisal management service
which, in turn, places an order with
the most qualified appraiser in the area
proximate to the subject property. The
fastest turnaround time for this process
(from client payment to appraisal delivery
to the lender) is approximately 3 days for
a purchase loan and 7 days for a refinance.
Obviously, some of the problems with
this new rule include the absence of any
communication between lender and
appraiser (critical at times, if the property
is unusual or has special considerations
for value that may not be apparent), a
lack of supervision over the appraisal
process to monitor the timeliness of the
assignment, and no guarantee of expertise
or specialization in the local market where
Peter Holmes / Mortgage Specialist
510-749-7772
Fax 510-749-7749
Pholmes@ sterlinghomeloan.com
www.sterlinghomeloan.com
510-749-7772
Integrity
EXperience
Loan Program
the home is being appraised. In theory,
one could have a Concord-based appraiser
determining value on an Alameda home.
Not a good scenario.
Where all of these factors lead the
homeowner is to the importance of
engaging an experienced, hands-on loan
broker that can effectively manage the
refi process. It truly becomes essential to
create a strategy for the refinance. The
timing of the lock, the selection of the
lender and the knowledge of that lender’s
specific HVCC process become critical
in actually securing the best rate for the
client. Homeowners selecting large banks
or their current lenders as “the path of
least resistance” may find themselves lost
in the hands-off of their transaction to
low touch, disinterested clerks in offices
in faraway states.
By far, the best rule when considering a
refinance in this high volume environment
is to connect with a local mortgage
broker with access to numerous sources
of financing and with whom you can
interact personally. It is the critical first
step in getting the most “bang for your
buck” in this great, historically lowinterest rate market.
CA. Dept. of Corp.
License #4150025.
Credit on Approval
Rates as of
MAY 29, 2009
Value
Rate
APR
Program Notes
Conforming 30 yr fixed
5.125
5.27
Loan amounts up to $417,000
“High Cost Area” Conforming 30 yr fixed
5.5
5.62
Conforming 30 yr fixed, 10 yr interest only
5.5
5.62
“High Cost Area” Conforming 30 yr fixed, 10 yr interest only
6
6.24
Conforming 5 yr fixed ARM
4.625
4.87
Conforming FHA 30 yr fixed
5.125
5.39
3.5% down loan amounts to $417K
Conforming FHA 5 yr ARM
5
5.23
3.5% down loan amounts to $417K
Jumbo FHA 30yr fixed
5.5
5.67
3.5% down loan amounts to $729,750
Prime Jumbo 30 yr fixed
8
8.23
loan amounts up to $2M
Prime Jumbo 30 yr fixed Interest Only
8.25
8.7
Prime Jumbo 5/1 ARM
All pricing shown above with 1 point cost
5.875
5.98
Call for 0 point financing rates!
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HBC TEAM NEWS
Harbor Bay Club
The Harbor Bay Club considers its most treasured amenity to be its people. We take tremendous pride in the commitment by our entire
staff to ensure that the attention and care provided to our members and guests is second to none. It's the dedication to personalized
customer service that makes the member and guest experience at HBC so special.
Lisa Franzel
General Manager
Every month HBC likes to recognize and reward an individual member of our staff whose performance stands out and represents the
highest marks in professional service, attitude, appearance, punctuality & team spirit. The award includes a framed certificate, $100
club cash, lunch, celebration, special parking space and entry into a year-end grand prize. Please join us in acknowledging the following
HBC team members whose exemplary performance over the past four months helps us continue to set and maintain the highest levels
of service in the industry.
Leadership Team
Mike Bauer
Director of Tennis
March 2009 Associate of the Month
Mario Larios - Maintenance
Erin Brown
Youth Director
Joanne Connell
Membership Accounts Manager
Vester Emerson
Membership
Linda Gilchrist
Aquatics
Camille Lingley
Bar Manager
Kerri Lonergan
Marketing Director
Leslie McGraw
Fitness Director
Vince Piro
Facilities Manager
Paulette Staats
Spa Director
Manyee Wong Li
Accounting Manager
Lisa Young
Director of Customer Service
Lorena Atilano
Cafe Supervisor
Bill Doyle
Membership
April 2009 Associate of the Month
Nancy Finney - Front Desk Associate
Alameda native Nancy Finney is a return player to the HBC Team. Many Harbor Bay Club members remember Nancy
from her first stint at HBC from 2003-2005. Nancy returned in 2008, and members and staff alike are thrilled that
she’s back at the Front Desk.
Nancy was born in San Leandro and was raised in Alameda. She attended the popular APRD pre-school program,
followed by Frank Otis Elementary and Lincoln Middle School. She graduated from Alameda High School in 2002.
After high school, Nancy moved to Hawaii to attend the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and graduated with a B.A.
in Communications in 2007.
Being active and spending time with friends and family is a priority for Nancy. She plays slow-pitch co-ed softball
twice a week with her best friend Christina, also a former AOM winner. Nancy hopes one day to work in the professional
sports field, and is pursuing that dream by supplementing her part-time work at the Club with a part-time position
working in guest services for the Oakland Athletics.
Nancy loves being back as a part of the HBC team. She has close relationships with her co-workers and enjoys
assisting members and solving problems. Customer Service Supervisor Lisa Young feels HBC is lucky to have one of
its best employees back. In fact, when Nancy was nominated for Associate of the Month, the Management team was
unanimous in their support of her winning the award. Lisa goes on to say, “Nancy’s professionalism and attention to
detail set the bar high. We hope to have her around for a while; her outgoing, upbeat attitude is infectious!”
Jennifer Kennedy
Front Desk Supervisor
*Attention*
Christine Naish
Mind-Body Coordinator
Medical Professionals & First Responders!
Audrey Owens
Housekeeping Supervisor
Andy Tupman
Tennis/Activities Coordinator
Nicole Will
Group Exercise
Coordinator
Alex Wolfe
Webmaster
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Our March Associate of the Month Mario Larios has been a loyal and dedicated staff member since joining the HBC
Team in 1997. In the 12 years he has been here, Mario has won the AOM award multiple times. Facilities Manager
Vince Piro relies on Mario to keep things running smoothly. Piro says, “Mario is always helpful and willing to go over
and above the call of duty. He goes the extra step to help with members’ questions and concerns. He takes pride in his
work and is an integral part of the maintenance team.”
Mario was born in Mexico and came to the United States in 1987. He lives in the Bay Area with his family and is
a busy dad and husband. He loves to be outdoors and counts gardening as one of his hobbies.
The HBC team knows Mario as a “Mr. Fix-It.” There is nothing that he can’t do! Mario loves a challenge; he will
take something broken and make it his mission to fix it. He enjoys keeping busy at work and uses his creative spirit to
find ways to do the impossible. Mario never slows down, and you can often find him taking apart a piece of equipment
that was destined for the garbage can, and making it good again.
HBC Members know Mario as one of the friendliest guys here at the club. He enjoys talking to members and listens to
their concerns about general maintenance issues. His “can-do” attitude makes him a consistent nominee for the AOM award.
With the terrific skills he brings to the table, it’s no wonder that he is our March 2009 Associate of the Month winner.
June/July 2009
We are expanding our current emergency response program to assist anyone on site who is experiencing
a medical incident/emergency at Harbor Bay Club. Medical professionals/First Responders can voluntarily
agree to enlist in this program to be available, through paging, to assist in medical incidents/emergencies
while they are on site. If you are a medical professional, including First Responders, please sign in/out on
the Medical Volunteer form at the front desk during check-in and exiting in order to be available.
The earlier the response, the better the chance for the victim to have a successful recovery. Harbor Bay
Club’s intention is to quicken the emergency response time, in addition to calling 911, when needed. The
contribution of the medical professionals and First Responders to this program is greatly appreciated!
(510) 521-5414
EVENTS CALENDAR
Harbor Bay Club Membership Calendar
June 2009
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Group Cycle
Signature Studio
5:45am
7
Bodyworx/Core
Signature Studio
10:30am
1
8
14
Power Tone
Signature Studio
12:15pm
28
29
New Class!!
Cardio Blast
Signature Studio
6:30pm
3
23
Friday
Pilates with Props
Sky Studio
5:30pm
10
18
24
13
Intro to Cycling
12:00-1:00pm. Bring
water bottle and towel.
19
Group Cycle
Signature Studio
5:30pm
25
Gentle Stretch
Sky Studio
12:05pm
6
Intro to Step
Signature Studio
12:00-1:00pm
12
Hi/Low Aerobics
Signature Studio
9:15am
Pilates with Props
Sky Studio
5:30pm
Pilates Mat 1 & 2
Sky Studio
5:30pm
5
Summer is Here!
Make an appointment
today to get a
Pedicure!
11
17
Saturday
4
Fitness Walkers
Meet outside
Clubhouse
8:30am
Aqua Challenge
Meet at the Pool
6:30pm
Fitness Walkers
Meet outside
Clubhouse
8:30am
Core Control
Signature Studio
12:15pm
Bodyworx/Core
Signature Studio
10:30am
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Thursday
Stretch N’Tone
Sky Studio
12:05pm
Group Cycle
Signature Studio
8:00am
Sunrise Yoga
Sky Studio
6:00am
Aqua Challenge
Meet at the Pool
6:30pm
9
15
21
Kickboxing
Signature Studio
9:15am
2
New Class!!
Balletone
Signature Studio
5:30pm
New Class!!
Cardio Blast
Signature Studio
6:30pm
Make an appointment
today to get a Facial!
Wednesday
20
Intro to Yoga
Sky Studio
12:15-1:15pm
26
Pilates Mat 1& 2
Sky Studio
10:45am
27
Fundamentals of Pilates
Sky Studio
12:15-1:45pm.
Sign up in Pro Shop.
30
Step Aerobics
Signature Studio
9:00am
The featured classes are just a small sample of what Harbor Bay Club has to offer. We now have over 270 classes a month!
Classes are free to Members unless otherwise noted.
To view the full schedule of club member activities, visit www.harborbayclub.com.
July 2009
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1
Bootcamp is Back! Join
trainer Suzanne Fong
for this fun class. Meets
at 6am.
5
Kickboxing
Signature Studio
9:15am
6
New Class!!
Cardio Blast
Signature Studio
6:30pm
12
Make an appointment
today to get a Facial!
19
Bodyworx/Core
Signature Studio
10:30am
26
Kickboxing
Signature Studio
9:15am
7
13
14
New Class!!
Balletone
Signature Studio
5:30pm
Sunrise Yoga
Sky Studio
6:00am
20
Group Cycle
Signature Studio
10:30am
27
New Class!!
Cardio Blast
Signature Studio
6:30pm
21
28
Power Tone
Signature Studio
12:15pm
16
29
24
Pilates Mat 1& 2
Sky Studio
10:45am
18
Intro to Yoga
Sky Studio
12:15-1:15pm
25
Fundamentals of Pilates
Sky Studio
12:15-1:45pm.
Sign up in Pro Shop.
30
Bodyworx
Signature Studio
5:30am
11
Intro to Cycling
12:00-1:00pm. Bring
water bottle and towel.
17
Adv. Pilates Mat
Sky Studio
12:00pm
23
Fitness Walkers
Meet outside
Clubhouse
8:30am
4
Happy 4th
of July!
Club Hours:
7am – 8pm
10
Aqua Aerobics
Meet at the Pool
10:30am
Group Cycle
Signature Studio
8:00am
22
Aqua Challenge
Meet at the Pool
6:30pm
3
Observed Holiday
for 4th of July
Club Hours:
7am- 8pm
9
Pilates w/Props
Sky Studio
5:30pm
15
Aqua Challenge
Meet at the Pool
6:30pm
Hi/Low Aerobics
Signature Studio
6:30pm
Fitness Walkers
Meet outside
Clubhouse
8:30am
2
Don’t forget to book
your appointment for
a massage!
8
Group Cycle
Signature Studio
5:45am
Fitness Walkers
Meet outside
Clubhouse
8:30am
Saturday
31
Aqua Aerobics
Meet at the Pool
10:30am
(510) 521-5414
club hours
Mon- Fri.
5:00AM- 10:00PM
Sat.& Sun.
7:00AM-8:00PM
Children’s Center
Mon.- Fri.
8:30AM- 8:30PM
Sat.- Sun.
8:00AM- 3:00PM
Courtside cafe
Mon.-Fri.
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Starting 6/15 Mon.-Fri.
9:00AM - 7:00PM
Sat. & Sun.
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Clubhouse Bar and
Grill
Mon.- Fri.
5:00PM-10:00PM
Alcoholic beverages are
available to members and
their guests.
Weekly Happy Hour
Specials
Margarita Monday’s
$4 House Margarita’s
$2 off all other Margarita’s
5-8 pm
2 for 1 Tuesday’s
Buy any 2 well drinks, draft
beers or house wine and
get the next one free.
5-8 pm
Ladies Night Every
Wednesday
$6 Appletini’s, Lemondrop’s
& Cosmo’s
5-8 pm
Family Night Every
Thursday
15% off all kid’s meals
$3 Draft Beers
5-8 pm
Events
Karaoke with Frank &
Gloria
Friday, June 19th
Friday July 17th
Summer BBQ Series
Friday June 26th, 5-8 pm
Friday July 31st, 5-8 pm
Friday August 28th, 5-8 pm
Happy Hour BBQ, food and
drink specials
June/July 2009
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SAVE THE DATE
13th Annual Alameda Meals on Wheels
Community Faire & Wine Tasting
Sunday, July 12, 2009 ● 1:00 – 5:00
PM
Rosenblum Cellars, 2900 Main St., Alameda
Called “one of the best events in Alameda,” this is the biggest
fund-raiser of the year for Alameda Meals on Wheels.
No admission charge. Donations welcome.
Join us for an enjoyable afternoon…
Taste of Alameda
• Hors d’oeuvres from 14 local restaurants
• Tucker’s Zinfandel ice cream
Wine Tasting
• Tastings from award-winning California wineries
Silent Auction
• Fine wines, gift baskets, vacation destinations
Swing and Jazz Music
• Music provided by Three O’Clock Jump
For more information, visit alamedamealsonwheels.org
For information about volunteering for Alameda Meals on Wheels or Alameda
Friendly Visitors, or to begin receiving meals, please call (510) 865-6131.
Alameda Recreation and Park Department
Alameda Recreation
and Park Department
(510)
747-7529
(510) 747-7529
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Robert Crown Memorial
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COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR
Upcoming Community Service Volunteer Opportunities & Fundraising Events
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June 6, 2009
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wet & Wild Family Day – Alameda Recreation & Park Department – Encinal Swim Center (230 Central Ave.)
Bring your entire family to this fun event. The day will include a barbeque lunch, as well as water games and recreational swim at Encinal Swim Center. Color Me Mine, The Paint-It-Yourself Ceramic Studio, will provide every child with a special ceramic painting project. In order to attend, all children MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian, over 18 years of age. Pre-registration is required in order to guarantee adequate food quantity, ceramic projects and lifeguard staffing. For more information visit: www.ci.alameda.ca.us/arpd.
June 12, 2009
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
“Sole Music” - Concerts at the Cove (West Alameda Business Association) – Crab Cove
Come enjoy your favorite hits from the 70’s, 80’s & 90’s with “Sole Music” presented by 96.5 KOIT. Food, wine, beer & soft drinks for sale
in designated area. Free, secure valet bicycle parking provided by Bike Alameda. For more information call (510) 523-5955 or online at www.
WestAlamedaBusiness.com.
June 13, 2009
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
43rd Annual Sand Castle & Sand Sculpture Contest – ARPD – Crown Memorial Beach
Free fun for all ages! Bring your shovel, bucket and creative ideas to build a unique work of art out of and. This FREE event is co-sponsored by the Bayview Women’s Club, East Bay Regional Park District, Alameda Youth Committee, and the Alameda Recreation and Park Department.
Registration is from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. that morning at Robert Crown Beach. Viewing and judging of the masterpieces begin at 12:00 noon. For more information visit: www.ci.alameda.ca.us/arpd.
July 4, 2009
10:00 a.m. Mayor’s 4th of July Parade – City of Alameda
The Alameda 4th of July Parade is the second longest Independence Day parade in the nation. With over 170 floats that travel a three mile route, the parade has become the central activity of the Bay Area’s Fourth of July weekend. The parade boasts the longest route in the United States, drawing over 20,000 spectators from the region. Parade entries cross the full spectrum of Bay Area residents and include equestrians, dance troops, floats and antique cars, and a large variety of bands.
July 10, 2009
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
“Notorious” - Concerts at the Cove (West Alameda Business Association) – Crab Cove
Come enjoy high energy hits from the 80’s and 90’s with “Notorious” presented by 96.5 KOIT. Food, wine, beer & soft drinks for sale in
designated area. Free, secure valet bicycle parking provided by Bike Alameda. For more information call (510) 523-5955 or online at www.
WestAlamedaBusiness.com.
July – 7 Dates
“Ragtime: The Musical of a New Century” – Alameda Civic Light Opera
Evening Shows (8:00 pm)Based on the award-winning novel by E.L. Doctorow, “Ragtim” tells the story of America’s “melting pot” through the lives of three
July 11, 18, 24, & 25
ethnically diverse, multi-generational American families who unexpectedly become entwined.
Matinee Shows (2:00 pm) With powerful music and characters that draw you into their fascinating stories, Ragtime is a musical exploration of the dawn of the 20th
July 12, 19 & 26
Century in America. All performances will be held at the historic Kofman Theater. This production is rated PG. For more information please call (510) 864-2256 or visit www.aclo.com.
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July 12, 2009
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
13th Annual Community Faire & Wine Tasting – Alameda Meals on Wheels – Rosenblum Cellars
Called “one of the best events in Alameda”, this is the biggest fund-raiser of the year for Alameda Meals on Wheels and Alameda Friendly Visitors. Join us for an enjoyable afternoon which includes hors d’oeuvres from 14 local restaurants, Tucker’s Zinfandel ice cream, tastings from award-
winning California wineries, a silent auction of fine wines, gift baskets & vacation destinations, and swing and jazz music provided by Three O’Clock Jump. No admission charge. Donations welcome. For more information, visit www.alamedamealsonwheels.org
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July 24, 2009
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
“Dog Days Deux: Taking the Biscuit” – Alameda Animal Shelter / NorCal GSP Rescue – Autobody Fine Art
This is Alameda’s Autobody Fine Art’s second annual event to support the Alameda Animal Shelter and Northern California German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue. With the current economic downturn, rescue groups and shelters are in need of support more than ever and these two vital community organizations shelter, foster and ultimately place unwanted or homeless animals in their “forever” home. Now you can help these groups and have a great night out! Catering will be provided by Flying Monkey Catering and the event will be sponsored by Rosenblum Cellars and Trumer Pils. The event will also feature a silent auction of pet related items and artwork, a raffle and cocktails. General tickets are $20. Tickets for children under 10 and retired persons are $10. For more information, please call (510) 881-6974 or visit: www.autobodyfineart.com .
July 25th & 26th
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
25th Annual Park Street “Art & Wine Faire” – Park Street Business Association
Fun for the Whole Family! Art • Crafts • Food • Beer, Wine and Mimosas • 2 Music Stages • Kids’ Area Pony Rides • Petting Zoo • Shuttle
Trolleys Rides. Valet bicycle parking provided by Bike Alameda at Wiener Schnitzel, at 1529 Park St. For more information call (510) 523-1392 or email [email protected] .
July 29, 2009
10:30 a.m.
“A Faire of the Heart” – Alameda Welfare Council, Inc. – Grandview Pavillion
Alameda Welfare Council’s 81st Annual Summer Faire and Luncheon is a fun-filled event featuring themed boutiques which include a summer
faire market, jewelry, home & garden, a silent auction and raffle prizes of up to $500. The luncheon buffet will start at 12 noon. An express business lunch is available. The Alameda Welfare Council is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to providing funding for local Alameda non-profit agencies. Past recipient agencies have included Girl’s Inc. of the Island City; Alameda Boys and Girls Club; Alameda Meals on Wheels;
Alameda Food Bank; Red Cross Alameda Service Center; Tri-Hi Health; Alameda Family Service; American Red Cross Holiday Baskets as
well as other Alameda non-profits. Your donation is $40 per ticket. Free parking and shuttle service is available. For tickets and information
please call 510 523-6341.
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