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YOUR COMMUNITY MAGAZINE BELLEVUE CLUB APRIL 2014 49 SUMMIT SEASON THE TRAVEL & ADVENTURE ISSUE 32 A MAN OF MANY STEPS Louie DeArias explains why he prefers to walk his way through Europe A beginner's guide to climbing the Cascades • INSIDE • S U M M E R Y O U T H N E W S L E T T E R
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YOUR COMMUNITY MAGAZINE

BELLEVUE CLUB

APRIL 2014

49

SUMMIT SEASON

THE TRAVEL & ADVENTUREISSUE

32

A MAN OF MANY STEPS

Louie DeArias explains why he

prefers to walk his way through Europe

A beginner's guide to climbing

the Cascades• INSIDE •SU

M

MER YOUTH

NEWSLETTER

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INSIDE

08 Up-front10 Calendar12 Newsfeed

14 Employee Q&A56 Body | Mind58 F-Stop

72 Classifieds74 Editor’s Picks

Departments

26 32 48

CITY SCENESeattle sports fans feeling withdrawl from the end of football season welcome Sounders season.

CHEF’S CORNERChef Paul Marks traveled all the way to Guatemala to get this recipe.

BOTTLE TALKNo passport required: cocktails from around the world.

THE MOST ADVENTUROUS PLACES TO REST YOUR HEADComfort and the call of the wild aren’t mutually exclusive at these hotels around the world.

ROLL AWAYThese rolling huts, located in the scenic Methow Valley, are the perfect introduction to “glamping.”

SUMMER YOUTH NEWSLETTERA guide to summer camps, family events, youth sports and more.

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ADVENTURES IN WASHINGTON Seven wild, hair-raising and outright quirky local adven-tures.

A MAN OF MANY STEPSLouie DeArias explains why he prefers to travel Europe on foot.

SUMMIT SEASONA beginner’s guide to climbing the Cascades.

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his issue pretty much speaks for itself. It is the Travel and Adventure issue, and

from cover to cover it is packed with informa-tion about incredible places to go and big ad-

ventures to have. Some of the trips are local enough that you can drive there in a day, and others are half way around the world.

And I could spend my entire letter trying to convince you of the many benefits of traveling and going on trips like those featured in the issue, but it seems unnecessary. In the end, everyone lucky enough to travel usually already knows the significant impact it can have on your life. Instead, I’d rather just give you a few more places to go and fun, challenging things to put on your bucket list.

That said, be sure to check out the “Adventures in Washington” story on page 26. It details how to get a few hometown thrills, whether you prefer skydiving, kite surfing or viewing the Aurora Borealis safely from the ground.

If you really want to physically challenge yourself this summer, you can read “Summit Season” on page 48. Member Steven Salta and Bellevue Club trainer Chris-tin Tercek helped us create a beginner’s guide to summiting a glacial mountain. There is no experience necessary for this adventure.

Those looking for something a little more exotic might enjoy the story of how member Louie DeArias walked more than a combined 2,200 miles across Europe, and why he isn’t planning to stop any time soon. And in the same vein, starting on page 38, we introduce you to some of the wildest, most exotic hotels in the world, including accommodations in Thailand, Sweden, Zanzibar and more.

So no matter your speed or style, there is no shortage of inspiration or reasons to start packing your bags. Happy traveling!

EDITOR’S LETTERMANAGEMENT STAFFPresident S. W. ThurstonMember Liaison Beth CurtisExecutive Chef Chris PetersonCatering Director Jill ParravanoHotel Sales Director Jerry StotlerAthletic Director Sally ReedAquatics Director Melissa SteppFitness Director Sue MatyasRecreation Director Katie BarthTennis Director Brian NashAthletic Services & Spa Director Katie Wallis Financial Manager Jeff OhlstromOperations Controller Gina AbadiaCommunications Director Chelsea NelsonMembership Director Lisa SeibertHuman Resources Director Donna Gray

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BELLEVUE CLUB REFLECTIONS (ISSN 1096-8105) is published monthly by the Bellevue Club, 11200 S.E. 6th, Bellevue, WA 98004. Copyright 2014 by Bellevue Club. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without express written permission is prohibited. Publication number 715390. Periodicals postage paid @ Bellevue, WA, and additional offices. Editorial, Advertis-ing and Circulation Office: P.O. Box 90020, Bellevue, WA 98009 (mailing address); 11200 S.E. 6th, Bellevue, WA 98004 (street address); telephone 425.455.1616. Produced by Vernon Publications, LLC, 12437 N.E. 173rd Place, Second Floor, Woodinville, WA 98072. POSTMASTER send address changes to BELLEVUE CLUB REFLECTIONS, 11200 S.E. Sixth St., Bellevue, WA 98004.

Travel Season

Lauren Hunsberger, Editor

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Thas Arrived

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here is no time of year that I look forward to more than springtime. As a lifelong resident of the Puget Sound area, it’s the time of year when the Mariners are a month into their season, the weather is

ideal and my energy level increases for the warmer days of summer ahead.

In my 32 years spent in the Pacific Northwest hospital-ity industry, it’s also the time of year we gear up for out-of-town visitors that flock to the region to enjoy the area attractions. In the two years I have been a part of the management team at Hotel Bellevue, I have determined that it is springtime year-round. Unlike the staff at traditional hotels, the 50 of us that make up the hotel team (housekeeping room attendants, concierge staff, guest services, laundry attendants and front desk agents), we gear up for high demand daily.

This delightful amenity of yours has become one of the most sought after gems for lodging in the region. In fact, the number of hotel guests referred by Bel-levue Club members is at an all-time high, and along with the many public accolades noted in magazines and travel blogs, we are experiencing a springlike environment month after month.

With this demand comes a level of energy from each member of the hotel team that is perpetually maintained. At this pace, there are no dog days of summer or winter doldrums, just constant movement.

As I compare the many experiences I have enjoyed as an hotelier, it’s difficult to measure the unique environment of Hotel Bellevue against the other boutique hotels, convention properties and resorts I’ve been involved with over the years. The constant activity in all areas of the Club that begins at the front door is unpar-alleled. A recent conversation with a loyal guest defined the vibe precisely when she shared this with me: “The reason I choose to stay here has everything to do with people always being around instead of empty corridors and lobbies.”

“People being around,” I love these words. They tie in with the daily reality here at the club that includes perpetual motion. Engaging with people throughout the day and night stimulates our senses and keep our brains working. While the month of May is considered to be the middle of the spring season, for the 50 of us here in the hotel, myself included, we get the pleasure of enjoying the increased energy every day.

UP-FRONT

A perpetualSPRING

JERRY STOTLER, Hotel Manager

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CONTRIBUTORS

K AT I E V I NC E N TKatie Vincent is a Seattle-based freelance writer speciali zing in outdoor living, wellness, travel

and sustainable gardening. R EA D

K ATIE’S WORK IN “ADVENTURES IN

WASHINGTON” [PAGE 26].

EMMA WILSON A n Atlanta na-tive, Emma Wil-son fell in love with the Pacific Northwest as a s t u d e n t a t t h e U n i v e r s i t y o f P u g e t S o u n d .

R E A D EM M A’S WOR K IN “ROL LING

HUTS” [PAGE 52].

M IC H A E L M AT T IMichael Matti is a Seattle-based p h o t o g r a p h e r who shoots every-thing from archi-tecture to wed-

di ngs . S E E M I C H A E L ’ S W O R K I N

“SUMMIT SEASON” [PAGE 48].

H ALEY S H A PE LYWhen she’s not on the road, Haley S haple y writes a b o u t t r a v e l , health and more from her home in

Seattle. SEE HALEY’S WORK IN “THE

MOST ADVENTUROUS PLACES TO LAY

YOUR HEAD” [PAGE 38].

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RECREATION AQUATICS MEMBER EVENTS FITNESS TENNIS FOOD & BEVERAGE

SUN MON TUES WED THU FRI SATWater Runner Ladies’ Tennis

Night Half-Price Wine Night in Polaris

Men’s Tennis Night

Zumba Mixed Doubles Night

Inflatable Obstacle Course

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FEATURED EVENT

EARTH DAY EVENTSSaturday, April 19, 2014Head to the Seattle Center to celebrate the conservation of the Earth. The day is filled with live music, science-based demonstrations and educational programs. ➸ seattlecenter.com/events.

For more information about programs listed on the calendar, please visit members.bellevueclub.com.

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25Family Gym Night

04Family Gym Night

05American Red Cross Lifeguard Review Course

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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18New Member Reception

Kids’ Night Out: Itza Pizza party

19Functional Movement Screens

11Family Float-in Movie Night: Hop

03Draft Basketball League Championship Game

02Member/Guest Basketball Championship Game

14Group Swim Lesson, Session 5

07Dance Workshop: Tango

All-Sports Camp

Swim Camp

Art Camp

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NEWSFEEDbellevue club

TOP@KingIstvan The Bellevue Club is my second home

@eastsidefashion New #WorkoutWednesday video is up Today @karrieduttonfit shows us how to get our arms toned for Summer!

Connect and find out what’s happening in your community and your club.

BLOG R E E L

Meet more BC trainers! In the January issue of REFLECTIONS magazine, we featured many of the Club’s trainers in an article called “Battle of the Trainers.” We got such good feedback that we will be continuing the series online. Check out the blog for more insider information from our very own fitness staff.

tweets

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Has your smartphone turned you into an amateur nature photographer? As spring creeps into the beautiful Pacific Northwest, share your favorite nature shots with us. They might end up in the pages of REFLECTIONS magazine. Please send entries to [email protected].

of NOTE

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

➼ POSITION: Swim Instructor➼ WORKED AT THE BC: 3.5 years➼ BEST MEMORY MADE AT THE CLUB: Watching Matt Hasselbeck try to swim laps.➼ FAVORITE PART ABOUT MY JOB: Working with the kids and forming relationships with their families.➼ HOBBIES: Watching sports, skiing, fantasy football and winning March Madness brackets➼ SIBLINGS: One, older.

➼ THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE ME: Energetic, funny and humble ➼ FAVORITE FOOD: A good steak➼ FAVORITE MOVIE: Remember the Titans➼ I JUST CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Coffee, sports and Jesus ➼ AN ITEM ON MY BUCKET LIST: Witness a UW football na-tional championship➼ FAVORITE PLACE IN THE WORLD: Whistler, British Columbia.

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Sounding OffSeattle sports fans feeling withdrawal from the end of the Seahawks’ season should consider gearing up for a different kind of football. The Sounders kicked off their official season, and here’s what the team and some of the top players were tweeting as preseason came to a close:

CITY SCENE april 2014

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SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC @SoundersFC

Look out Major League Soccer - #Sounders forwards Obafemi Martins and Kenny Cooper are clicking already... and it’s only preseason.

SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC @SoundersFC

New year, new attitude.Such is the story of the 2014 Seattle Sounders. The club has experienced a fresh approach so far in the #SFCPreseason, one that the team

is very pleased with.

SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC @SoundersFC

“My teammates make me feel like I’m part of the group,” [Marco] Pappa said. “It’s not easy when you come from a different country or a

different team. It’s important to feel like home in the group, so I’m pretty happy with that.”

BRAD EVANS @brad_evans3 There’s a back, back page w/ my swimsuit spread you don’t wanna miss. #SISwim50

ERIQ ZAVALETA @_AIR_RIQ_Solid start in Arizona, hoping to continue

our winning ways! March 8 can’t come soon enough! #SoundersFC #adidas @adidasUS

@SoundersFC

LAMAR NEAGLE @LamarNeagle Headed to our first preseason game, time to get

back to work! Excited to be back playing!

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PREPARATION

Preheat your oven to 300 degrees F. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Sauté the chicken in the oil for about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Remove the chicken and set aside, covered with foil.

In the same Dutch oven, sauté the onion, garlic and tomatoes for about two minutes. Add the rice and sauté for two more minutes. Add the carrots, olives and capers and stir every-thing together. Pour in the broth and add the chicken pieces back to the pan. Settle the chicken pieces into the rice. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan and simmer until the broth has been absorbed, about 10 minutes.

Add the green peas. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and punch eight holes in the top to allow steam to escape. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes. Fluff up the mixture once or twice dur-ing the baking time. Serve warm.

Top the dish with pimiento strips, egg slices and cheese. Serve with fried ripe plantain slic-es, a salsa picante and pickled vegetables.

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april 2014CHEF’S CORNER

INGREDIENTS  1 tablespoon avocado oil (substitute olive oil)

3 pounds chicken pieces, skin and fat discarded

1 teaspoon sea salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

½ cup chopped onion, not sweet

1 clove garlic, crushed

½ cup chopped ripe tomatoes

1½ cups white rice

1 cup sliced peeled carrots

1/3 cup chopped green olives

1 tablespoon capers

2½ cups low-sodium, organic chicken broth

1 cup green peas (frozen will work, not canned)

½ cup sweet red pimiento, cut into strips

1 hardboiled egg, sliced

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan

CHEF PAUL M A RK S TR AV ELED A LL THE WAY TO GUATEM A L A TO GET THIS RECIPE .

ARROZ CON POLLO CHAPINA

(Guatemala-Style Chicken and Rice)

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COCKTAILS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

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BRAZILTHE CAIPIRINHA.

Brazil’s signature drink is one of my fa-vorites. It calls for Cachaça, a sugar cane liquor that is similar to rum. The liquor is shaken with pressed sugar and fresh lime.

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With warmer weather on the horizon, the urge to flee the Pacific Northwest for san-dy beaches and bluer skies grows stronger. However, jumping in a plane and taking off to an exotic location isn’t always feasible. If you’re next best option is to spend an eve-ning relaxing with a cocktail, here are a few signature drinks from countries all over the world. No passport required.

BOTTLE TALKapril 2014

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PERU

THE PISCO SOUR.

Pisco is Peruvian liquor made from grape seed and is often described as a cross between brandy and tequila. The pisco sour is made by mixing the pisco with sugar, lime and egg whites. A splash of bitters finishes the drink.

GREAT BRITAINTHE PIMM’S CUP.

Originating in a London oyster bar in the 1840s to combat acid indiges-tion, this cocktail combines Pimm’s no. 1 liqueur, sliced orange, lemon, apple, cucumber, mint and ginger ale to cure what ails you. 

FRANCE

THE KIR ROYALE.

French socialites started mix-ing this simple cocktail, made by adding a little crème de cassis and lemon twist to a glass of cham-pagne, for their luxurious gather-ings. It’s typically reserved for special occasions.

MEXICOPALOMA.

Everybody is familiar with the margarita, but not everybody has heard of the paloma. More popular to the locals, the paloma combines silver tequila, fresh lime, a pinch of salt and pink grapefruit soda.

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ITALY

THE NEGRONI.

Born out of Count Camillo Negroni’s desire for a stronger beverage, he replaced the soda water in his favorite cocktail with gin. With sweet vermouth and Campari round-ing out the drink, it’s no wonder the Negroni soared to popularity.

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DEPENDING ON YOUR ADRENALINE THRESHOLD, A GRAND ADVENTURE COULD BE ANYTHING FROM OPENING THE FRONT DOOR TO PLUMMETING THROUGH THE AIR AT 115 MILES PER HOUR. BUT LET’S FACE IT: WE ALL NEED A TASTE OF ADVENTURE HERE AND THERE TO BALANCE OUT THE CUBICLE BLAHS. HERE ARE SEVEN WILD, HAIR-RAISING AND OUTRIGHT QUIRKY ADVENTURES THAT WILL PUSH YOU BEYOND ALL SHREDS OF COMFORT. TO ADVENTURE!

SURF .… WITH KITESKites aren’t just for children. Learn to harness the free energy of the wind to propel your board through choppy water, do flips and achieve ulti-mate “cool” status. Group or private lessons are available for learning the groundwork, then rid-ers graduate to individual sessions for kiting and advanced technique. All equipment is included and Urban Surf’s full Jet Skis ensure that some-one can rescue your wet, sorry self at any mo-ment. ➸ $90-$320, urbansurf.com.

BE A FIGHTER PILOT FOR A DAY Put on your aviators and channel your in-ner “Maverick” for a day full of G-forces. You’ll head to Boeing Field for a half-day at fighter pilot school—taught by military professionals—before maneuvering a SIAI Marchetti SF260 through one tactical mis-sion and five or six dogfights. No pilot li-cense necessary; rookie pilots only need a sturdy stomach to qualify. ➸ $1,395, greatamericandays.com/experience.

STALK THE AURORA BOREALIS For a shoestring expedition, follow the science en-thusiasts at Soft Serve News—a group determined to share the sun’s electromagnetic beauty with all of us laypeople in “fringe states” (below Alaska and Canada). Real-time data courtesy of NOAA, NASA and U.S. armed forces allows you to easily check the status of the northern lights in real time from Face-book or Twitter. Go forth and find the light! ➸ Free, softservenews.com/Aurora.htm.

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CONQUER A MOUNTAINMount Rainier stands at 14,410 feet, taunting us foothill-dwellers every day. Alpine Ascents is ready to help you put the mountain in its place with their popular three-day Muir climb. One instructor to every two climbers means a safe climb up the glaciers through Camp Muir, plus an additional high camp 1,000 feet closer to the summit—resulting in a faster ascent. Plus, they’ll shuttle you all the way down from Seattle. ➸ $1,400, alpineascents.com/rainier.asp.

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FLIP OFF A BUILDING, OR SOMETHINGStop by Parkour Visions’ Bellevue satellite at Crossfit Amped to learn the French art of maneuvering acrobatically around ur-ban objects. Start with a free beginner class to learn fundamental movements, safety, and landing techniques before taking your skills to the next level at PV’s main gym in Queen Anne. Soon you will find sidewalks obsolete. Parkour! ➸ $30-$300, parkourvi-sions.org/classes.

KAYAK AMONG KILLER WHALESSpend two days paddling through the San Juan Islands during the summer to spot marine fauna like harbor seals, porpoises, eagles and orcas from an intimate, thrilling perspective. Overnight camping includes gourmet meals like smoked salmon pesto linguine and an epic (optional) sunset pad-dle featuring the water’s spectacular biolu-minescent bacteria. ➸ $369, outdoorodys-seys.com/2-day-whale-camp.

JUMP OUT OF A PLANESkydiving is a serious way to put all those mun-dane fears into perspective. First-timers can jump tandem, while seasoned or extra-coura-geous leapers can go solo (requires full day of training). Fortunately, regardless of your choice, everyone gets to wear the cool blue onesie. Add extra altitude for $25 or video footage for $90. ➸ $200-$225, skydivesnohomish.com.

FOR DIY WHALE WATCHING, FOLLOW THE ORCA NETWORK AND THE

WHALE TAIL ON FACEBOOK TO KEEP TRACK OF

RECENT SPOTTINGS.

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april 2014PROFILEw r i t t e n b y l a u r e n h u n s b e r g e r

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A MAN OF MANY STEPS

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Shortly before he

turned 50 years old, Louie

DeArias made the first in a

series of life-changing pacts with

his good friend Alan Hergert.

At the time, they were on a trip to

Spain and Portugal and heard about

the sacred Catholic pilgrimage known

as the Camino de Santiago. The jour-

ney has many routes, the most well

known being a stretch of 500 miles

from the Pyrenees in France to San-

tiago de Compostela in Spain.

Travelers have walked these routes

for more than 900 years, and they

were originally intended as a way to

bypass purgatory and go straight into

heaven. “Literally, millions of people

have done this walk,” says DeArias.

But for DeArias and Hergert, the

allure was less about avoiding purga-

tory and more about exploring the

landscape, meeting new people and

digging into their roots, as both have

familial connections to the region.

DeArias, whose grandparents were

from Spain, says it was an intrigu-

ing idea right off the bat, and being

fortunate enough to retire at an early

age from Pricewaterhouse Coopers,

he had the time. But then there was

the physical element.

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DeArias says, adding that the

five-week trip is no slouch of a

hike, averaging 16 to 17 miles

a day with a 20-pound pack.

DeArias admits at the time he was

overweight and out of shape, and

thought to himself,

“You’re going to walk 500 miles?”

“But before we knew it, we

bought plane tickets and started

training,” he says. And he takes his

pacts seriously.

DeArias did most of his training in the Cascades, where hik-ers can get a good mix of elevation and endurance. “I’m ready when I can do three days in a row of 15 miles in the mountains,” he says. “Because the thing about these walks is that they are day after day, so you have to train for that.”

After all the training, in the fall of 2005, DeArias and Hergert boarded a plane for a journey they would never for-get. For five weeks, they walked, tasted the food and wine, and met a lot of people, a few of which they still keep in touch with today.

“On our first trip, we met people in very small villages that were probably related to us based on name and region. They opened their doors and we had dinners with them,” he says. “It was very special.”

To top it off, the friends also raised $74,000 in donations for the American Heart Association in conjunction with the walk.

It was also during that first trip that a second pact was made. Along the way, they met an 86-year old German doctor who still often makes the pilgrimage.

“That’s when we jokingly said we’d start doing these walks during the fall of every other year until we were at least 87 years old.”

The two friend have made good on their promise ever since, and every other year they take a new route (there are hundreds across Europe), one of which was a remarkable 700 miles. They are planning their fifth walk this fall.

At times they have invited other friends and family on their trips and DeArias says it adds another dimension to the fun. But no matter what, the two of them will go for as many years as possible.

“Some people do it for religious reasons, to mark cer-tain life events, physical reasons, for meeting people, tasting foods and wines of the regions, or, like us, all the above,” he says.

Now with all this mileage under his belt, he’s got a piece of advice or two for other adventurers interested in attempting a journey of this nature. For starters, he finds it helpful to break down the trip into three parts.

“It was almost a joke at first,”

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Louie’s Routes

1. Camino Frances (The French Way)

2. Via de la Plata (The Silver Way)

3. Camino del Norte (The Northern Way)

4. Via francigena (The Road that Comes from France)

5. Camino Portugues (The Portuguese Way)

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“First there’s the anticipation, the training and the researching. Then, there’s the journey itself, where you are meeting new people and seeing new places. Then there’s the high at the end, the sense of accomplishment and the reentry into day-to-day life.”

Breaking it down into parts helps make the trip more accessible. And he says there are plenty of guidebooks travelers can read and follow to map out the actual route. The biggest lessons DeArias learned were about gear.

“Most people take way too much stuff. You really don’t need that much to do this,” he says. “Doing laundry systematically is key.”

As for what his friends and family members think of his extensive travels and growing ambitions to take more trips, he says they don’t always get it, but love that he is happy.

“They think I’m crazy. You can’t explain it; it’s a passion. You start doing it, and it’s easy to start loving it.”

The Gear List

DeArias advises bringing clothing that is drip dry because you wash it at night and need it to be dry by the morning. If you bring cotton jeans, they will never dry. “I also see a lot of people making mistakes with their shoes and socks too. Blisters can be a big problem,” he says.

• Three pairs of socks (DeArias recommends SmartWool brand)• Two pairs of pants with zip off pant legs• Two t-shirts• One long sleeve t-shirt• One light fleece• One really good raincoat• One poncho• Whatever toiletries you need

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COMFORT AND THE CALL OF THE WILD AREN’T MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE AT THESE SPOTS AROUND THE WORLD, WHERE YOU CAN SLEEP SOUNDLY WHILE STILL GETTING IN A DOSE OF ADRENALINE.

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THE MOST ADVENTUROUS PLACES TO REST YOUR HEAD

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CHIANG RAI, THAILAND

ANANTARA GOLDEN TRIANGLE ELEPHANT CAMP & RESORT

How often can you say you met the others staying at your resort, and they happened to be elephants? In the lush jungle of northern Thailand, Anan-tara Golden Triangle offers a packed schedule of pachy-derm activities. Learn to drive an elephant with a ma-hout (an elephant keeper), ride atop one of the gentle giants to participate in the ritual of river bathing, work with the resident veterinarian to conduct a health check

and feeding, trek through bamboo on the back of one of your new friends, and even try some yoga poses while up to nine feet in the air. The accommodations are no less awe-inspir-ing, with teakwood floors, terrazzo tubs, beautiful bal-conies, and lovely robes to snuggle in after an exciting day of mahout training.

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SAARISELKÄ, FINLAND

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KAKSLAUTTANEN ARCTIC RESORT

While Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort offers a variety of ac-commodations, from log cabins to a traditional Lapland house, it’s the glass igloos that are arguably the most picturesque of all — and will give you gorgeous views of the night sky from the comfort of beneath your covers. You may even catch the northern lights, which make an appearance here 200 days a year.

Under the clear glass dome, cozy up in a room for two or four that’s blissfully heated. For a true Scandinavian experience, head to the resort’s smoke saunas by the river, one of which is the largest smoke sauna in the world. Once it gets too warm, you’re encouraged to take a dip in the river and start the process over again. “Don’t worry if it’s frozen over,” the website says. “We’ll cut a hole in the ice.”

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MOAB, UTAH

MOAB UNDER CANVAS

Opening April 4, Moab Under Canvas will offer luxury camping at its finest in one of the country’s most out-doorsy places: Moab, Utah. Popular as a jumping-off point for mountain biking, climbing, and whitewater rafting down the Colorado River, the location is also close to the entrances of both Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park.

“Moab is a special place to stay all in itself, but being able to enjoy the desert firsthand, sleeping out in it amongst the stars, is truly unique,” says Sarah Dusek of Moab Under Canvas. Even the most basic tents come with camp cots, mattress padding, sleeping bags, pil-lows, blankets, towels, safari chairs and a lantern, while the most luxurious option includes private en suite bathrooms with spa products, a lounge area with a sofa bed, a wood-burning stove and a raised wood floor that stretches out to a private patio.

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SALA SILVERMINE

Sleep more than 500 feet below the surface of the earth when you book a night at Sala Silvermine. It’s cold, it’s damp, it’s dark—and it’s an experience unlike any you’ve ever had before.

It all starts with an elevator ride into the depths of the mine, which takes four minutes and 13 seconds. Upon arrival, you’ll get a guided tour of the mine; all galleries and cavities were excavated by hand from the 16th to 20th centuries. After that, the guide leaves you alone to enjoy a basket of goodies (think cheese, fruit, sparkling wine and chocolate) and the quiet of the

mine. In the morning, you’ll get breakfast before you head up to ground level to rejoin the world.

“Most guests that stay the night are amazed by the safety they felt when sleeping in a bedrock 155 meters underground; most of them say they slept surprisingly well,” says Maaike Ouwehand, who works at the mine. “Slightly claustrophobic guests are usually very proud of the fact that they managed to stay the night in our hotel and mostly comment that it was not at all as bad as they had expected.”MOAB, UTAH

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A twist on the idea of a tree house, Van-couver Island’s Free Spirit Spheres are designed to spiritually connect visitors with their location right in the middle of the forest. Eve, Eryn and Melody, as they’re known, seemingly float in the air, undulating only slightly in the breeze from their tethered location.

Made from materials like cedar, black walnut, and Sitka spruce, the orbs feature amenities such as a built-in speaker sys-tem, spiral staircases outside, comfy du-vets, and round windows. What you won’t find are TVs or other distractions—here, it’s all about being immersed in the sur-rounding environment, just as if you’re an-other pinecone swinging from the branch-es of one of those conifers.

Normally sleeping with the fishes isn’t good—but at East Africa’s Manta Resort, it’s an experience you’ll happily live to tell about.

Opened late last year, the special suite is three stories, with a rooftop deck up top, a lounge area at sea level and a bed-room that plunges beneath the Indian Ocean. By day, dive or snorkel around your abode, laze on the white-sand beach or go on an excursion to the an-cient Ngezi Forest in search of the Pem-ba flying fox, which isn’t found anywhere else in the world.

By night, watch from the comfort of your bedroom as fish, squid and octo-puses swirl through the waters outside your window in what might feel some-thing like an aquarium in reverse.

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summitseason The Cascades sure

look nice in the horizon on a sunny day, but getting to the top is

no walk in the park. If you’re serious about summiting a glacial

peak for the first time this summer, take

the time to heed the advice of Steven Salta.

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It was always the mountain in the background, like you could almost reach out and touch it,”

“I wanted to climb Mount Hood since I was a kid.

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The Five Highest (and Most Often Summited) Peaks in the Cascade Mountain Range

Mount Rainier: 14,410 feetMount Shasta: 14,180 feetMount Adams: 12,280 feetMount Hood: 11,250 feetMount Baker: 10,781 feet

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“I always thought I’d do it when I was in high school or college,” he says. “But, it took me a lot longer than that.”

By the time Salta was ready to summit the mountain just last sum-mer, he wasn’t exactly in alpine con-dition. “I thought, ‘If I’m going to climb this mountain, I might need to get in better shape.’” With only a few months to prepare, Salta enlisted the help of Bellevue Club trainer Christin Tercek. After a lot of hard work, Salta made it up the mountain and back. He brought with him these lessons for all those beginners who think they have summit fever:

The Training Regimen“I did 45 minutes of strength training three times a week with Christin. We did mostly free weights, lower body machine work, and lots of core,” Salta says. At Tercek’s direction, he followed that up with 45 minutes of cardiovascular training on a treadmill or stair climber. Another large com-ponent of his training was consistent weekend hikes. “Every weekend I’d climb Tiger Mountain, Mount Si or anything with a few thousand feet of elevation gain. Rattlesnake Ridge is also excellent training.” He trained for two months prior to the climb.

Lesson Learned: “Two months was good; three would have been per-fect,” Salta says. Both Tercek and Sal-ta agree that adventurers should train for at least three to four months prior to any serious hike.

The Moral SupportSalta says beginners should never consider summiting a mountain with-out a professional guide. He says go-ing with a trusted friend also helps with morale. “My business partner is a much more serious climber, and having someone to go with was really great. The best advice he gave was, ‘It’s not altitude; it’s attitude.’” Salta admitted that while the trip was defi-nitely the most physically challenging thing he has ever done, his partner was right and much of the challenge boiled down to mental toughness.

Lesson Learned: “I used a lot of posi-tive self-talk. I told myself, ‘I can do this. I can keep going.’ There was a point about 1,000 feet from the sum-mit I made a psychological switch to, ‘I will do this, or I will collapse trying.’ And it actually got easier after that.”

The Cascade Hierarchy One of the main reasons Salta chose to climb Mount Hood for his first summit trip was because it overlooks his hometown, but the trip is also known worldwide for it’s accessibil-ity to novice climbers. Salta says it’s especially perfect for beginners be-cause you can summit and return in one day, about nine hours, whereas mountains such as Adams and Raini-er take at least two or three days.

Lesson Learned: Climbing mountains can be addictive. Salta is now consid-ering summiting Mount Adams, al-though he’s not ready to tackle Rain-ier just yet. “That’s when you get into more oxygen issues.”

➸ For more information about summiting Mount Hood, visit timber-linemtguides.com. For more informa-tion on how to train with Christin or another BC trainer, please pick up a Meet the Trainers brochure.

says Steven Salta, who grew up in Portland and now resides here on the Eastside.

3 TIPS FOR SUMMITING

from Bellevue Club trainer Christin Tercek

“Don’t ignore your core. It is important to strengthen your core because it will keep you

balanced.”

“You have to get your cardio stamina up, especially when

you’re going to high elevation. The stair climber is the

closest thing you can get to a mountain, and that’s good, but you really need to get out into the actual mountains before attempting a climb like that.”

“Put a backpack on with weight during weekend hikes and cardio training. You need to experience the feeling of a heavy backpack. It is much

better than a weight vest because it will simulate the

exact experience.”

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AWAYROLL

For an exercise in minimalist living, head east to the Methow Valley and enjoy an adventure amidst the mountains and stars.

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Perched above the floor of the Methow Valley, six steel, wood and glass “huts” stand surrounded by the North Cascades. Built on a former RV campsite in Winthrop, Washington, the Rolling Huts offer a chic but simple escape from the bustle of city life by taking advantage of the surrounding valley. Architect Tom Kundig, of Seattle’s Olson Kundig Architects, designed the huts with a sleek, modular feel, making the Rolling Huts a prime example of the growing “glamping” trend.

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Short for “glamorous camping,” glamping combines camping’s eco-friendly, low-impact retreat to nature with modern amenities, real beds and a little less “ick” for those who might be skittish of full-on roughing it. All of the Rolling Huts have identical floor plans and are equipped with a wood stove, microwave, mini fridge

and coffee pot. Each hut sleeps up to four people, with a dedicated bedroom for two and modular furniture in the living room that can be rearranged into another full bed. Hot showers can be found a short walk away, in the bathhouse, but each hut has an outhouse for guests’ convenience. There are no televisions in the huts—although they all have Wi-Fi capabilities—with the glass wall at the front of each house offering “big screen” views of the valley and Cascades.

The on-site restaurant, Kelly’s at Wesola Polana, offers a variety of fresh, seasonal fare to guests and locals alike. The restaurant’s cozy, cabin-like interior is in keeping with the Rolling Huts’ rural experience, while the cuisine and wine list is worthy of the city. For those who prefer to cook, there is a covered picnic area with tables and grills—the ideal location for a family cookout. All of the Rolling Huts’ amenities are within close walking distance, making it easy to enjoy every aspect of the experience.

Sound a little too glamorous for your taste? Just down a footpath from the Rolling Huts and only 300 feet from the Methow River are the Methow Tents: 15 canvas, safari-style tents nestled in the woods.

Resting on wooden platforms, with screen doors, windows and elec-tricity, the tents are still a few steps from backwoods camping but ideal for those wanting to try out the camping lifestyle. Out of range of cell phone service and Wi-Fi, the tents offer an easy opportunity to get away—without getting lost in the woods.

In the winter, the Rolling Huts and Methow Tents are but a few strides away from world-class cross-country skiing trails—around 120 miles of them. Kids under the age of 17 can ski for free, and dogs and fat bikes are welcome on some trails. Snowshoes are also wel-come and offer a less expensive opportunity to explore the Methow Valley’s gorgeous, groomed and less crowded trails.

Come summertime, the trails become a hiker or mountain biker’s dream, with a variety of terrains and lengths to challenge any level of ability. Many of the trails are also dog- and horse-friendly, so con-sider bringing your four-legged friends along. In addition to sport-ing trails, the Methow Valley is home to excellent river rafting, rock climbing, fishing and more, so no matter the season, outdoor enthu-siasts are sure to find something fun to do.

With rates starting at $135 per night for the Rolling Huts and only $60 per night for the Methow Tents, experiencing all the Methow Valley has to offer won’t make a huge dent in your budget. Be sure to factor in gas mileage, however, as the trip to Winthrop takes ap-proximately four hours—perhaps the perfect opportunity for a fam-ily road trip.

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april 2014BODY | MINDTraveling for (personal, economic and spiritual) HealthTraveling is fun and exciting, but did you know it could benefit your life in many other ways too? The U.S. Travel Association details exactly how packing your bags can pack a punch for your health and wellness.

According to Dr. Paul Nussbaum, Ph.D., ABPP, president and founder of the Brain Health Center, Inc., “Because it challenges the brain with new and different experiences and environments, travel is an important behavior that promotes brain health and builds brain resilience across the lifespan.”

One survey shows that after being on vacation for only a day or two, 89 PERCENT of people are able to leave the stressors of work behind and relax. This has long-term effects, as stress has been shown to play a damaging role in health and can actually speed up the aging process.

SEVENTY-NINE PERCENT of Americans see travel as a way to get energized and feel more alive, and two in three say travel is great for being physically active.*

In the state of Washington, the travel industry creates 103,000 jobs, $13.2 BILLION in spending and $2 BILLION in tax revenue for local governments.

Travel is among the top 10 INDUSTRIES in 48 STATES and D.C. in terms of employment.

Direct spending by resident and interna-tional travelers in the U.S. averaged $2.3 BILLION a day, $97.7 MILLION an hour, $1.6 MILLION a minute and $27,125 a second.

*According to the U.S. Travel Association’s website.

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The Bellevue Club/Central Park 2014 Tennis Tournament

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YOUTH ACTIVITIESthe Bellevue Club SUMMER 2014

summer camps

family events

youth sports teams

session classes

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BELLEVUE CLUB FAMILY NIGHTSBring the entire family for an evening of fun! Enjoy Bellevue Club favorites and build new traditions with us as we come together for each month’s family-centered events.

FAMILY GYM NIGHTFirst and Fourth Friday of each month5:30-8 p.m., Basketball GymMeet in the gym for bouncy house fun and classic gym games. All children must be accompanied by at least one supervising adult. Complimentary.

FAMILY FLOAT-IN MOVIE NIGHTSecond Friday of the monthMovie starts at 7:30 p.m.Bring the whole family to the indoor pool for a great family activity. All children must be accompanied by at least one supervising adult. Complimentary.

KIDS’ NIGHT OUTAges 3-10, third Friday of the month, 6-9 p.m., Kids’ Camp Room(SHHHH.…it’s really Parents’ Night Out!) Children will enjoy themed games, art projects, music and dinner, ending the evening with swimming in the indoor pool. Parents receive a certificate valid for $25 off dinner in Polaris with reservations the night of the event! $33/member

INFLATABLE OBSTACLE COURSETh, 4–7 p.m., Sa, 5–8 p.m. Challenge your skills and race across the surface of the water! Swim tests required. Complimentary.

WATER RUNNERSu, 5–6:30 p.m. Like a slip ‘n’ slide on the water! Complimentary.

RECREATION AQUATICS FITNESS TENNIS

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS/ SERVICES

OPEN-PLAY BASKETBALL Available at all times the gym is open, but not scheduled for programs or drop-in sports. For a schedule, visit bellevueclub.com/recreation/GymSchedule.pdf Please note that outside coaching of any kind is not permitted.

KARATE CLUB Ages 7+ BEGINNER: W, 6-7 p.m.; Sa, 9:15-10:15 a.m., Multipurpose RoomINT./ADVANCED: W, 7-8 p.m.Sa, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Aerobics Studio The cost for one class/week is $75 a month and $100 a month for two classes/week.

MUSIC LESSONS Ages 7+, Multipurpose Room 2Private lessons with Half Note Music’s owner, Jack Dowdell, are the best in the area! Space is currently available for child and adult private guitar, ukelele and voice lessons.

BASKETBALL LESSONSAges 6 and older, GymPrivate lessons are the most effective way to improve your game. For maximum value, take lessons with friends or teammates. $52/hour for the first member; $14/hour for each additional member.

SQUASH LESSONSPrivate squash lessons are available with squash pro Latasha Khan. Learn the game or improve on it with this expert instructor! Private squash lessons: 30 min/$45; semi-private lessons: 60 min/$40 per player; group-private les-sons: 60 min/$20 per player, 3-4 players.

CHILD CAREM-F, 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m.Sa-Su, 8:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.Younger than 3 years: $8.80/hour; 3-6* years of age, $7.80/hour *Children older than the age of 6 may attend if they are able to behave appropriately. Parents must be in the Club. Call 425.637.4613 to make a reservation.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT THE BELLEVUE CLUBLeave it to the Bellevue Club to host the perfect party for your child!Activities and choices include pool parties, gymnasium parties, art parties, dance parties and much more! For more information, visit www.bellevueclub.com/recreation/birthdayparties.html.

WELCOMESummer is a busy time for families, especially for those as active as our members. To help you and your children get the most out of the summer, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide detailing all of the Club’s summer youth classes, events, camps and programs. To make things as easy as possible, we have put together the planning guide on the opposite page. This guide is sorted by age and includes dates and times for all of the camps and classes we offer. The correspond-ing entries go into more detailed information including descriptions and prices for everything from basketball and swimming lessons to wakeboarding and rafting trips. There are also helpful tips about lunch options, cancellation policies and ways to register. We look forward to a fun summer with you and your family!

The dates and times of each camp are subject to change. For the most up-to-date offerings, please visit www.bellevuclub.com/youth.

SESSION DATES1-WEEK SESSIONSWEEK 1: June 23-27

WEEK 2: June 30-July 3*

WEEK 3: July 7-11

WEEK 4: July 14-18

WEEK 5: July 21-25

WEEK 6: July 28–Aug. 1

WEEK 7: Aug. 4-8

WEEK 8: Aug. 11-15

WEEK 9: Aug. 18-22

WEEK 10: Aug. 22-29

4-WEEK SESSIONSSESSION 1: June 2-29

SESSION 2: July 7-Aug. 3

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3 - 5 Teenie Tennis* 11 -11:45 a.m. 006 x x x x x x x x x x

3 - 6 Preschool Art Camp 12:30 - 2 p.m. 006 x x x

3 - 6 Explore with Me: Science Camp 12:30 - 2 p.m. 006 x x

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3 - 6 Kids’ Camp Lunch noon - 12:30 p.m. 006 x x x x x x x x x x

3 - 6 Mini-Sports Camp 12:30 - 2 p.m. 006 x x x

3 - 6 Princess for a Week Camp 12:30 - 2 p.m. 006 x x x

3 - 6 Super Hero for a Week Camp 12:30 - 2 p.m. 006 x x

3 - 12 Group Swim Lessons - AM varies 007 x x x x x x x x x x

5 - 8 Basketball Camp 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. 004 x x

5 - 10 All-Sports Camp 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. 004 x x x x x

5 - 10 Afternoon All-Sports Camp 2 - 4 p.m. 004 x x

5 - 10 Afternoon Basketball Camp 2 - 4 p.m. 004 x x x

5 - 12 NW Doubledutch Camp 9:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. 004 x

5 - 10 Soccer Camp 9:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. 004 x x

5 - 10 Swim Camp 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. 005 x x x x x x x x

5 - 12 Art Camp 2 - 4 p.m. 005 x x x

5 - 12 Craft Camp 2 - 4 p.m. 005 x x x x

5 - 12 Lego Builders Camp 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. 005 x x

5 - 12 Lego Builders Camp 2 - 4 p.m. 005 x x

5 - 12 Blue Whales varies 008 x x x x x x x x x x

6 - 12 Pirate Camp 2 - 4 p.m. 005 x x

6 - 14 Karate Camp 2 - 4 p.m. 005 x x

6 - 16 Jr. Tennis Camp* 11:45 - 2 p.m. 005 x x x x x x x x x x

6 - 16 Squash Camp* 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. 004 x x x

8 - 12 Basketball Camp 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. 004 x x

8 - 12 Volleyball Camp* 2-5 p.m. 005 x

8 - 13 Hip Hop Camp 2 - 4 p.m. 005 x x

9 - 14 Red Cross Junior Lifeguard 2 - 4 p.m. 005 x

9 - 14 Triathlon Sports 12 - 2 p.m. 005 x x

9 & up Int/Adv Basketball Camp 2 - 4 p.m. 004 x x x x

10 - 16 Summer Junior Tennis Team 2 - 3:30 p.m. 008 x x x x x x x x x x

11 & up Junior Instructors 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. 005 x x x x x x x x x

12-16 Volleyball Camp 2 - 5 p.m. 005 x

SUMMER 2014PLANNING GUIDE

Register online at: https://members.bellevueclub.comIt’s quick, easy and you receive a confirmation email. You also have the opportunity to review all your family’s classes and camps.

Call Athletic Services at 425.688.3177 or for more detailed information call:

RECREATION 425.688.3102 AQUATICS 425.688.3223

TWO WAYS TO REGISTER!

TENNIS 425.688.3174FITNESS 425.688.3177

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SESSION CAMPS/CL ASSES

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0 - 18 mos Kindermusik Village 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 008 5-week Session 1: June 19-July 24; 5-week Session 2: July 31 - Aug. 28

18 mos - 3 yrs Kindermusik Our Time varies 008 5-week Session 1: June 19-July 24; 5-week Session 2: July 31 - Aug. 28

6 mos - 3 yrs Parent & Child Swim Lessons varies 008 10-week Session: June 23 - Aug. 30

3 - 5 Pre-Ballet/Creative Dance varies 008 Session 1: June 2 - 29

3 - 12 Group Swim Lessons - Saturday varies 007 Session 1: June 2 - 29; Session 2: July 7 - Aug. 3; Session 3: Aug. 4 - 30

3 - 12 Group Swim Lessons - Evening varies 007 Session 1: June 2 - 29; Session 2: July 7 - Aug. 3; Session 3: Aug. 4 - 30

5 1/2 - 8 Ballet 1 & 2 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. 008 Session 1: June 2 - 29

10 & up Waterski - Wakeboard Lessons varies 004Session 1: June 23, 25; Session 2: June 31, July 2, 7, 9; Session 3: July 14,16; Session 4: July 21, 23, 28, 30; Session 5: Aug. 4, 6, 11, 13; Session 6: Aug. 18, 20, 25, 27

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WATERSKI/WAKEBOARD LESSONS Ages 10+, 11 a.m., noon & 1 p.m.Session 1: June 23, 25 (2 lessons) Session 2: June 30, July 2, 7, 9 (4 lessons) Session 3: July 14, 16 (2 lessons) Session 4: July 21, 23, 28, 30 (4 lessons) Session 5: Aug. 4, 6, 11, 13 (4 lessons)                   or Aug. 4, 6 (2 lessons)                   or Aug. 11, 13 (2 lessons) Session 6: Aug. 18, 20, 25, 27 (4 lessons) The noon time will be offered first and additional times will be added as slots fill. Lessons leave from Idylwood Park on Lake Sammamish. Bill Bonney, an American Wa-ter Skiing Association-certified instructor, teaches classes for skiers of all ages and abilities. Classes run rain or shine. Lesson-length will vary based on registration and can accommodate up to four students. Two lessons: $95/member, Four lessons: $176/member

WENATCHEE RIVER RAFTING TRIPSAges 10+, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. May 24, June 21, June 29, July 12, July 20 Experience beautiful scenery and enjoy the excitement of white-water rafting. This one-day trip includes all gear (including wetsuit), a qualified guide in each raft and a hearty river-side lunch. Members provide their own transportation to the launch site near Leavenworth, a 2.5-hour drive from Seattle. Participants under 18 years must have a legal guardian sign a release; Those under age 16 must be ac-companied by an adult. $70/member

Pick your own date! Email [email protected] with desired dates to schedule.

SPORT CAMPS

ALL-SPORTS CAMPAges 5-10, M-F, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Gym Weeks 1, 4, 6, 8, 10 This classic Bellevue Club camp focuses on a different sport each day. Camps include skills, drills and scrimmages of each day’s sport, a variety of games and swimming. Dress for sports; bring a nut-free lunch, water bottle, sunscreen and a swimsuit! $175/member

AFTERNOON ALL-SPORTS CAMPAges 5-10, M-F, 2-4 p.m., Gym Weeks 2, 5 This shortened version of our classic camp focuses on a different sport each day. Dress for sports; bring water bottle and sunscreen! $80/member

BASKETBALL CAMP M-F, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Gym Ages 5-8, Weeks 2, 7 Ages 8-12, Weeks 5, 9 Participants will increase their basket-ball skill level and knowledge of the game. The first half of each day will focus on drills and games. The second half of the day will be a team tourna-ment. Dress for basketball; bring a nut-free lunch, sun screen and water bottle. $175/member

AFTERNOON BASKETBALL CAMPAges 5-10, M-F, 2-4 p.m., Gym Weeks 1, 6, 8 Enjoy a shortened version of our full-day basketball camp! Dress for basketball; bring a water bottle. $80/member

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED BASKETBALL CAMPAges 9+, M-F, 2-4 p.m., Gym Weeks 1, 4, 8, 10 This camp is for serious basketball players ready to take their game to the next level. Players must have compet-ed a minimum of three years of league play. $100/member

NW DOUBLE DUTCH CAMPAges 5-12, M-F, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Gym Week 3 Learn single rope, long rope and group skills and tricks, working your way up to double dutch! Dress for activity and bring a nut-free lunch and water bottle. Campers will receive their own jump rope! $175/member

SOCCER CAMPAges 5-10, M-F, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Drop off and pick up at Surrey Downs Park Weeks 3, 9 Camp participants will work daily on footwork, juggling and ball control. Each day of camp will focus on a differ-ent strategy and skill. Campers should dress for soccer and bring a ball, nut-free lunch, sunscreen and water bottle. $175/ member

SQUASH CAMPAges 6-18, M-Th, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Weeks 1, 9, 10 Build skill, learn the game and have fun! With a low 1:6 ratio, players will learn and improve performance by focusing on forehand technique, backhand technique, serving and return of serve, footwork, drills, game strategy and conditioning. BC Coach, Latasha Khan looks forward to helping campers improve their squash game. $100/member

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E.A.S.T T/Th, 3:30-4:15 p.m., Sa, 12-12:45 p.m., Conditioning studio The “Elite Athletic Strength Train-ing” program is an athletic and education development program designed to enhance every aspect of strength, fitness, and condition-ing levels. It is focused on increas-ing total body strength, core strength, endurance and energy levels, physique, and performance. As a result, our training sessions are customized. $125 for the month or $19 drop-in.

TEENS: LEANER, FITTER, FASTER Ages 13-18, Su, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Conditioning studio Teens will join Casey for the ultimate workout. Be prepared to have your mus-cles burn, your heart pump and your core work. Limited to 8 people. Pre-register for next month now. $68 for the month or $19 drop-in.

TEENS ULTIMATE FITNESS M/W, 4:15-5 p.m., Aerobics Studio The ultimate calorie burning, muscle pumping class set to energizing, fun music. Every class is designed to improve your endurance and strength. You will achieve the ultimate high! Part of GPX or drop in $4.50

KIDS’ CARDIO/MINI MUSCLES M/W/F, 6:15-7 p.m. Jump, kick, step and boogie into fitness with this fun-filled cardio class. Great mu-sic will motivate you to MOVE! Our certi-fied instructors will guide you through a safe, low weight workout designed to build muscle endurance and strength. Kids will learn safe exercise techniques while having a fun-filled workout. Part of GPX or $4.50 drop-in.

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VOLLEYBALL CAMPM-Th, 2-5 p.m., Gym Ages 8-12, Week 6 Ages 12-16, Week 9 Bump-Set-Spike! No experience needed. Bring a ball and a long sleeve sweat-shirt; knee pads optional. $140/member

SWIM CAMPAges 5–10, M-F, 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m., Drop off: Game Room, Weeks 1–8 We know your kids need to burn off some energy, so why not burn that energy in the pool! Swim camp includes two swim-ming sessions, each complete with group activities, swimming, water safety lessons and FUN! Cost: $175/member

JUNIOR TENNIS CAMPAges 6-16, M-Th, 11:45 a.m.-2 p.m. Weeks 1-10 The camp covers fundamental stroke instruction, drills, footwork, match play and singles and doubles strategy. Partic-ipants receive a T-shirt and eligibility for a special prize giveaway. $170/member

SPECIALTY CAMPS

ART CAMPAges 5-12, M-F, 2-4 p.m., Kids’ Camp Room, Weeks 5, 7, 9 With Club favorite Ms. Debra Mason, this camp lets your child express his or her artistic side! The emphasis is on explor-ing different art mediums, including wa-tercolor, pen and ink, pastels and mixed texture. Cost includes all professional art supplies. $190/member

CRAFT CAMPAges 5-12, M-F, 2-4 p.m., Kids’ Camp Room, Weeks 1, 4, 8, 10 Get crafty in this fun camp! We’ll ex-plore a variety of craft types, learning new ways to create fun projects each day! $150/member

HIP HOP CAMPAges 8-13, M-F, 2-4 p.m., Aerobics Studio, Weeks 7, 9 Get ready to join in on this fun dance party! Campers will learn the latest dance trends and have a blast! All dance levels are welcome. Join us for a mini-performance at the end of camp on Friday. $150/member

KARATE CAMPAges 6-14, M-F, 2-4 p.m., Aerobics Studio, Weeks 3, 10 Participants learn basic blocks, punches and kicks through individual and group instruction. Camp also includes games and bag training and is a great intro-duction to our year-round Karate Club, which is also taught by Sensei James Penor. $150/member

LEGO BUILDERS CAMPAges 5-12, M-F, 9:30-11:30 OR 2-4 p.m. Multipurpose or Multipurpose 2 Weeks 3, 4 This is the perfect camp for your LEGOmaniac! Explore the four formats of LEGO building (miniature, mosaic, sculpture and mechanical) in five ex-citing themes: city, pirate, space, castle and team day. While participants do not take camp creations home, they are encouraged to bring their own from home to display and discuss dur-ing sharing time. $150/member

NEW! PIRATE CAMPAges 6-12, M-F, 2-4 p.m., Kids’ Camp Room, Weeks 2, 6 Ahoy Mateys! This camp includes hands-on swash-buckling activities and pirate-themed projects designed to expose students to a range of nauti-cal skills. Students will design ships, practice knot tying, create maps, and play “Scurvy Dog”! Parents, this camp is carefully following a curricula designed to help increase STEM (Sci-ence, Technology, Engineering & Math) knowledge so, don’t tell the kids, but we’re learning too! $150/member

JR LIFEGUARDINGAges 9–14, M–F, 2-4 p.m., Drop off: Game Room, Week 6 Junior Lifeguarding is an effective transition from upper-level Learn-to-Swim courses to the American Red Cross Lifeguarding program, challeng-ing participants to stay involved with aquatics. *This course does not certify the participant to be a lifeguard. $170/member

TRIATHLON CAMPAges 9-14, M-F, 12–2 p.m., Drop off: Game Room, Weeks 4, 5 Do you love biking? Swimming? How about running? Then why not do them all together! Join our Triathlon Camp for some challenging fun. Our coaches lead the kids through fundamental training of all three sports. On days 1-3, we focus on one triathlon sport each day. On day 4, we practice all three sports and prepare for our youth triathlon on day 5. $110/member

JR INSTRUCTORSAges 11+, M-F, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Weeks 1-8, 10 Get hands-on experience and guidance from the leaders who work with kids every day. Work side by side with Bellevue Club staff and learn valuable communication and leadership skills. Junior instructors will assist Swim or All-Sports Camp instructors. $80/member

BEFORE AND AFTER CAMP CARE

CAMP CAREAges 3+, Weeks 1-10 8-9:30 a.m., and/or 4-6 p.m. Is a 9:30 a.m. start time too late or a 4 p.m. end time too early for your busy schedule? Enter Before & After Camp Care! Register weekly for these options, provide us with your child’s Club camp schedule for the week and we’ll make sure they get to camp and are picked up on time!

Before Care only: $50/week After Care only: $70/week Before & After Care: $100/week

SUPERVISED SWIM TIMEAges 5–12, Weeks 1-10 Noon–2 p.m. or 2–4 p.m.* Register weekly for these options, provide us with your child’s Club camp schedule for the week and we’ll make sure they get to camp and are picked up on time! Max 8.

$80/member per week *Blue Whales participants receive 40% discount. Tu/Th attendance optional.

Prices modified for week 2; there will be no camp on 7/4

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Order online at www.bellevueclub.com/youth or pick up an order form at Luna.

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KIDS’ CAMPAges 3-6, M-Sa, Kids’ Camp Room 9:30 a.m.-noon, $15 per day Register for individual days of Kids’ Camp! Children enjoy arts and crafts, activities, story time and more! Bring a swimsuit for open swim. All snacks are provided. Registrants must be able to use the toilet and change in and out of their swimsuits independently. Offered year-round.

KIDS’ CAMP EXPRESS (No Swimming) 9:30-11 a.m., $12 per day

KIDS’ CAMP SWIM LESSON Available M–F, June 23–Aug. 29. $12 per day Add a swim lesson to Kids’ Camp in place of open swim time. To sign up for your swim lesson, register for Kids’ Camp Swim Lesson for the same day as your Kids Camp. Swim lessons taught by Aquatics Staff.

KIDS’ CAMP LUNCH BREAKAges 3-6, M-F, 12-12:30 p.m., Kids’ Camp Room, Weeks 1-10 Join us for lunch! Lunch break is de-signed to help ease the transition from Kids’ Camp to recreation afternoon week-long camps. Campers bring a nut-free lunch and dine as a group, ending with coloring or a story if time allows before being taken to the Recreation Preschool Camp they are registered for. $25/week

PRESCHOOL ART CAMPAges 3-6, M-F, 12:30-2 p.m., Kids’ Camp Room, Weeks 2, 6, 10 Let your little ones explore their creative side in this new art camp! Paint, clay, crafts and more will be explored. Cost of materials is included in the tuition. $105/member

PRINCESS FOR A WEEK Ages 3-6, M-F, 12:30-2 p.m., Kids’ Camp Room, Weeks 1, 5, 9 Your little princess or prince will enjoy dress up, pretend play, crafts and story time, all focused around our favorite fairy tale princesses. Participants are encour-aged to dress the part! $105/member

SUPER HERO FOR A WEEKAges 3-6, M-F, 12:30-2 p.m., Kids’ Camp Room, Weeks 4, 8 Would your preschooler rather be called Spider Man or Super Woman than by his or her given name? If so, this camp is for you! We will enjoy pretend play, crafts and run a series of fit-for-a-super-hero games and agility training designed to make the biggest enthusiast grin ear to ear. Participants are encouraged to dress the part! $105/member

EXPLORE WITH ME: SCIENCE CAMP!Ages 3-6, M-F, 12:30-2 p.m., Kids’ Camp Room, Weeks 3, 7 Pint sized science for your preschoolers. Each day will focus on a different theme as your preschooler explores and learns in this hands-on class. $105/member

MINI-SPORTS CAMP Ages 3-6, M-F, 12:30-2 p.m., Kids’ Camp Room, Weeks 1, 5, 9 Mini-Sports campers will experience a va-riety of sports, building physical skills and an ability to work with a team. If your little one love sports and has energy to spare, this is the camp for you! $85/member

TEENIE TENNISAges 3-5, M-Th, 11–11:45 a.m. Weeks 1-10 We are pleased to offer the popular Teenie Tennis program for junior tennis players. $70/member

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS Private swim lessons offer the great-est flexibility and one-on-one attention for swimmers of any age and ability. Private swim lessons allow for focused instruction specific to the individual needs of swimmers of all levels. We try to tailor the instructor to the skill level and goals of the child or children.

10-week Summer Series: June 23 – Aug. 29 Sign ups: May 22, 8 a.m.

To Register: Private swim lessons can be scheduled as a series of ongoing les-sons with a sign-up date approximately four weeks prior to the start of a series. Register with the Aquatics Coordinator, 425.688.3223. Online registration is not available at this time.

Cost: *Prices listed are per member Private lesson: 30-min. $33; 45-min. $44; 60-min. $57 Semi-private lesson: (2 people) 30-min. $22.50; 45-min. $29.60; 60-min. $37.50 Semi-private lesson: (3 people) 30-min. $18.45; 45-min. $22.75; 60-min. $28

1-WEEK SESSIONSWEEK 1: June 23-27

WEEK 2: June 30-July 3

WEEK 3: July 7-11

WEEK 4: July 14-18

WEEK 5: July 21-25

WEEK 6: July 28–Aug. 1

WEEK 7: Aug. 4-8

WEEK 8: Aug. 11-15

WEEK 9: Aug. 18-22

WEEK 10: Aug. 22-29

4-WEEK SESSIONSSESSION 1: June 2-29

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GROUP SWIM LESSONSOur program follows the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim curriculum that teaches aquatic and water safety skills in a logical progression. The objectives of our program are to teach people to be safe in, on and around the water and eventually become efficient and successful swimmers. Class times as listed may not be available each session based on participation. Verify lesson availability by session at the Aquatics or Athletic Desk or online.

Lessons beyond level 1 require prerequisites.

Cost: 1-week Sessions: $55/member 4-week Sessions: $44/member Youth 5: $75.50/member

PRESCHOOL 1: INTRODUCTION TO WATER Ages 3–5, class size 4 M–F, 10:05–10:35 a.m. M, 3:30–4 p.m. or 4–4:30 p.m. T, 4–4:30 p.m. or 4:35–5:05 p.m. W, 4–4:30 p.m. or 5:10–5:40 p.m. Th, 4:35–5:05 p.m. Sa, 10–10:30 a.m. P1 is designed to orient young children to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic water. Floating, gliding and blowing bubbles are introduced. All skills are performed with instructor support. Developing water comfort is the primary goal.

PRESCHOOL 2: INTRODUCTION TO WATER SKILLS Ages 3–5, class size 4 M–F, 10:40–11:10 a.m. M, 4:35–5:05 p.m. T, 3:30–4 p.m. or 5:10–5:40 p.m. W, 4:35–5:05 p.m. Th, 4–4:30 p.m. Sa, 10:35–11:05 a.m. In P2, students develop independent forward motion for skills on their front and back. Children continue to explore arm and leg movement. Skills are performed with minimal support from the instructor.

PRESCHOOL 3: FUNDAMENTAL AQUATIC SKILLS Ages 3–5, class size 4 M–F, 11:15–11:45 a.m. M, 5:10–5:40 p.m. T, 5:10–5:40 p.m. W, 4–4:30 p.m. Th, 5:10–5:40 p.m. Sa, 11:10–11:40 a.m. Through guided practice, students are taught to coordinate arm and leg motions with breathing enabling them to perform skills for longer distances and times. All skills are performed independently.

PRESCHOOL 4: STROKE DEVELOPMENTAges 3–5, class size 4 M–F, 10:05–10:35 a.m. M, 4–4:30 p.m. T, 4:35–5:05 p.m. W, 5:10–5:40 p.m. Th, 5:10–5:40 p.m. Sa, 10–10:30 a.m. Students build on the fundamentals of front crawl with side breathing, back-stroke and treading water. Students are introduced to the breaststroke and dolphin kick. P4 students also learn dives and safe diving rules.

YOUTH 1: INTRODUCTION TO WATER SKILLSAges 5–12, class size 4 M–F, 10:05–10:35 a.m. M, 4:35–5:05 p.m. T, 4–4:30 p.m. W, 5:10 –5:40 p.m. Th, 4:35–5:05 p.m. Sa, 10:35–11:05 a.m. Y1 Introduces simple arm and leg motions, efficient floating and gliding positions, as well as breath control. Focused on teaching students to be independent and comfortable in the water.

YOUTH 2: FUNDAMENTAL AQUATIC SKILLS Ages 6–12, class size 4 M–F, 10:40–11:10 a.m. M, 4–4:30 p.m. T, 4:35–5:05 p.m. W, 4:35–5:05 p.m. Th, 4–4:30 p.m. Sa, 11:10–11:40 a.m. Y2 is the foundation for future stroke development, focusing on changing directions and body position, while swimming greater distances. All skills are performed with independent forward motion and without support.

YOUTH 3: STROKE DEVELOPMENTAges 6–12, class size 6 M–F, 10:40–11:10 a.m. M, 4:35–5:05 p.m. T, 5:10–5:40 p.m. W, 4:35–5:05 p.m. Th, 4:35–5:05 p.m. Sa, 10:35–11:05 a.m. Students build on the fundamentals of front crawl with side breathing, back-stroke and treading water. Students are introduced to the breaststroke and dolphin kick. Y3 students also learn dives and safe diving rules.

YOUTH 4: STROKE IMPROVEMENTAges 6–12, class size 6 M–F, 11:15–11:45 a.m. M, 4–4:30 p.m. T, 5:10–5:40 p.m. W, 4–4:30 p.m. Th, 5:10–5:40 p.m. Sa, 11:10–11:40 a.m. Y4 participants improve endurance and confidence by swimming strokes for greater distances. Participants also begin to learn coordinated breaststroke and butterfly as well as basic turns at the wall.

YOUTH 5: STROKE REFINEMENTAges 6–12, class size 6 M, 5:10–5:55 p.m. T, 4:15–5 p.m. W, 3:45–4:30 p.m. Th, 3:45–4:30 p.m. Sa, 10:20–11:05 a.m. The objective of Y5 is to refine stroke technique and continue to improve stroke coordination and endurance as well as refine diving and turning tech-niques. Students are already comfort-able swimming all four competitive strokes for 15 yards or greater.

GOT QUESTIONS?WE’VE GOT ANSWERS! Feel free to contact any of our de-partments for more detailed information:

Athletic Services: 425.688.3177Recreation: 425.688.3102Aquatics: 425.688.3223Tennis: 425.688.3174Fitness: 425.688.3177

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REGISTRATION AND CANCELLATION POLICIESREGISTRATION FEES: Payment is due at the time of registration and all payments will occur through member accounts. No other forms of payment will be accepted. No prorating of pro-gram fees.

CANCELLATIONS: A 7-day cancellation notice prior to the start of programs is required for a full refund. Late cancellations or no-shows will be charged full price. Services require a 24-hour cancellation. (Cancellations not available online.)

MAKE UP LESSONS: There are no refunds for missed classes. Every effort will be made to offer make up times.

LATE REGISTRATION: Fees will be prorated for late registration only based on space availability.

CHECK IN/CHECK OUT: Parents or Legal Guard-ian of program participants younger than12 must check their child in and out of services and pro-grams with the instructor daily.

DROP OFF: Parents of children under the age of 12 must drop off and pick-up their child with activity instructor daily.

GUEST POLICIESMEMBER SPONSOR: A guest may participate in a program when sponsored and registered by a member. The sponsoring member is required to be in the Club while their guest attends the camp/activity. Members have priority over guests on camp/activity rosters.

REGISTRATION: Members can sign up guests by calling or visiting the Athletic Services Desk (guest registration not available online).

FEES: Guests pay approximately 20 percent more than members.

ACTIVITY LIMITATION: Guests are only allowed to attend one program at the Bellevue Club per year.

BILLING: All guest fees are billed to the sponsor-ing member’s account. No other forms of pay-ment will be accepted.

PLEASE NOTE: policies apply to all services and programs listed in this brochure. Fees subject to change.

Register online at: https://members.bellevueclub.comIt’s quick, easy and you receive a confirmation email. You also have the opportunity to review all your family’s classes and camps.

Call Athletic Services at 425.688.3177 or for more detailed information call:

RECREATION 425.688.3102 AQUATICS 425.688.3223

TWO WAYS TO REGISTER!

TENNIS 425.688.3174FITNESS 425.688.3177

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SESSION CLASSES

PRE-BALLET/ CREATIVE DANCEAges 3-5, M, 3:30-4:15 p.m., Tu, 3:45-4:30 p.m. & 4:30-5:15 p.m., Multipurpose Room, Session 1: June 2-29 Join Miss Megan to learn the basic ballet steps and terminology while discovering rhythm and coordination, using creativ-ity and lively imaginations. Ballet and pretty dress-up clothes are welcome! $50/member

BALLET LEVEL 1 & 2Ages 5½-8, M, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Multipur-pose Room, Session 1: June 2-29 Miss Megan takes those dancers ready to go beyond our Pre-Ballet classes and move into the world of the ‘real’ ballerinas! $60/member

KINDERMUSIK Session 1: June 19- July 24 (no class July 3) Session 2: July 31- Aug. 28 Each Kindermusik five-week class is a world of discovery and adventure. You’ll witness your child’s developmental evolu-tion in language skills, literacy, listening, problem solving, social skills, self-esteem and musicality. All of this happens within a nurturing environment full of energy, imagination, music, dancing and play-ful delight. Class tuition includes weekly activities, a musical instrument, literature book and a music download. $85/member per session

KINDERMUSIK VILLAGE: Ages 0-18 months with caregiver Th, 11:30-12:15, Multipurpose 2

KINDERMUSIK OUR TIME: Ages 18 months-3 years with caregiver TH, 9:30-10:15 or 10:30-11:15, Multipurpose 2

PARENT & CHILD AQUATICS10-week session: June 23–Aug. 29 M, 5:10–5:40 p.m., Tu, 9:30–10 a.m., Th, 9:30–10 a.m., Sa, 9:30–10 a.m. Under the guidance of an instructor, par-ents are shown how to teach their children swimming and water safety skills. Each week’s lessons have a new theme and build upon the skills from previous weeks. Skills include water balance exercises, floa-tation devices, and basic water posture.

NEW THIS SUMMER: Classes are themed by the week, so attend class on Monday evening one week and Thursday morning the next, you and your child won’t miss out on a thing!

Cost: 6 classes, $66; 12 classes, $110; 15 classes, $135; Drop-in, $15/class

YOUTH TEAMS

SUMMER JUNIOR TENNIS TEAMAges 10-16, Weeks 1-10; practice M-Th, 2-3:30 p.m.; matches on Friday, time TBD The Junior Tennis team is for players who are striving to become competitive players, as well as players with competitive match experience. All current or former Junior Tennis Team/USTA team members are en-couraged to participate. Practice will focus on stroke production, drill, strategy and match play. Team members will be grouped according to ability. On Friday, participants play interclub matches as part of the Junior Eastside Tennis League. $90/week

BLUE WHALESM, W, F, Weeks 1–10 Compliment your MidLakes Summer Swim League Training with weekly sessions of Blue Whales! Swimmers will receive fo-cused instruction on starts, turns, finishes and detailed stroke development.

Intermediate: 2:15–3 p.m.* Prerequisite of at least three sessions of Youth 5 or assessment of equivalent skills. Workouts include drills to refine muscle memory and fine tune stroke coordination. Swimmers will learn to understand and incorporate drills into workouts to further improve performance. $34.50/swimmer

Beginner: 3–3:30 p.m.* Prerequisite of at least three sessions of Youth 4 or assessment of equivalent skills.Swimmers will continue to refine all four competitive strokes as well as understand workout sets, intervals and lane swim-ming etiquette. $21/swimmer *Pair it with Supervised Swim Time for a complete day camp package!

BELLEVUE CLUB YOUTH BASKETBALL ACADEMY TEAMSAll interested to reach out to [email protected] for details. Grades 1 & 2: Co-ed teams will be formed; No tryouts required. Boys Grades 3-6: Tryouts required. We may combine two grades in order to fill out a roster, for example, a combined 5th and 6th grade team.

HOOPFEST PREP8-week prep. program May 5-June 25, Registration deadline: May 1 Represent the Bellevue Club at this year’s Hoopfest 3-on-3 tournament in Spokane on June 28 & 29. Register by emailing [email protected]. $150/member. Tournament registration/travel/lodging not included or coordinated by Bellevue Club.

BELLEVUE CL UB SWIM TEAMFOR MORE INFORMA TION AND TR YOUT DETAILS, VISIT WWW .BCST.COM

Look out for Carl and Cammy Camper around the

club for more summer camp information!

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RPM Mortgage, Inc. – Washington Consumer Loan Company License# CL-9472 – NMLS# 9472 – Regulated by the Dept. of Financial Institutions. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Help us celebrate the opening of our new Bellevue branch location! Join us for drinks and appetizers, meet our team of mortgage professionals and learn more about RPM.

Please RSVP to Troy Chambers at [email protected] to attend

Thursday, April 33:00-6:00 pmComplimentary Wine & Cheese

8:00-11:00 amComplimentary Lattes

RPM Mortgage Bellevue BranchLincoln Plaza Building A Directly across from the Bellevue Club11235 SE 6th Street, Suite 130Bellevue, WA 98004

Kier Wetherell Troy Chambers Jen Beslow

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8221 Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle 206/632-4488

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DAVE’S PAINTING, INC. 25 years East-side custom painting. Pressure washing driveways and patios. Free estimates. Owner present at all jobs. 425.747.2543.

CANNON BEACH (ARCH CAPE). Ex-quisite oceanfront. Elegant and romantic 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, all new interiors with sweeping 180-degree views, stone fireplace, cherry, stainless, ceramic and quartz, with hardwoods, vaulted ceilings, DSL and hot tub. N o s m o k i n g / p e t s . We e k l y m i n i m u m . 503.803.0370 or [email protected].

KIHEI, MAUI. Beach front 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condominium. Ground level. Steps out to 4 mile sandy beach. Maalaea Surf Resort. 425.463.5437.

KAUAI, POIPU BEACH, KIAHUNA PLANTATION. 1 bedroom deluxe condo. Ocean/ lagoon/garden view. $210/night. 425.643.1805, ext. 14. www.kiahunapoipuco-ndo.com.

PARIS. Chic 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartment in 7th Arrondissement. Walk to Seine and Eiffel Tower. 206.328.0897.

V A C A T I O N R E N T A L S

S E R V I C E S

APRIL 2014 Upcoming Events

Recreation

KIDS’ CAMPM-Sa, 9:30 a.m.-Noon ➼ $15/day

MEMBER/GUEST BASKETBALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP GAMEApr. 2, 6:30 p.m.

DRAFT BASKETBALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP GAMEApr. 3, 6:30 p.m.

FAMILY GYM NIGHT Apr. 4, 25, 5:30-8 p.m. ➼ FREE

DANCE WORKSHOP: TANGOApr. 7, 7:15-9:15 p.m. ➼ $30/member

C L A S S I F I E D S

MAUNA KEA/HAPUNA, BIG ISLAND, HAWAII. 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo. Ocean view. All resort amenities included. Susan 253.222.4651, www.vrbo.com/496808

FOUR SEASONS VILLA, KONA, HA-WAII. 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom villa at Huala-lai Four Seasons. Ocean view, exquisitely fur-nished. All resort amenities included. Sandy, 2 0 6 . 8 5 1 . 4 8 1 0 . w w w . h u a l a l a i f o u r - seasons.com.

SUN VALLEY. Prospector condos in Warm Springs for rent. 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms; or 3 bedroom/3 bathrooms. Pool and tennis courts available. Call 1.800.303.5630

To place a classified ad call 688.3162, email [email protected] or visit www.bcreflections.com *Classifieds deadline is the first of the month prior.

ALL-SPORTS CAMPApr. 7-11, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. ➼ $40/child/day

ART CAMPApr. 7-11, 2-4 p.m. ➼ $40/child/day

FAMILY FLOAT-IN MOVIE NIGHT: HOPApr. 11, 7:30 p.m. ➼ FREE

KIDS’ NIGHT OUTApr. 18, 6-9 p.m. ➼ $33/member

Mingle

NEW MEMBER RECEPTIONApr. 18, 6-7 p.m. ➼ Free for new members

Aquatics

AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD REVIEW COURSEApr. 5, 1:30-8 p.m. ➼ $75/member, $90.non-member (requires additional $27 Red Cross fee)

SWIM CAMPApr. 7-11, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. ➼ $40/member/day

GROUP SWIM LESSONS, SESSION 5Apr. 14-May 25, times vary (see Youth Newsletter) ➼ $66 or $85.80 per member

LAKE CHELAN Charming 3BR/3BA town home on the water with two car attached garage. Nicely furnished, deck on each floor with hot tub on lower. This home sits near all lake amenities. A short walk to the town, the river, wineries or hop over to the water park. Weekly rental minimum. Call 425.890.9526.

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Your Solid Choice in Home Furnishings

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Contact fellow member Sandy Lei today:(206) 575-3288 . sandy@pacif icfurniture.net

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Recreation

FREE! ROUND-ROBIN SQUASH Thursdays, 6 p.m.

PRIVATE DANCE LESSONS (all ages)

PRIVATE BASKETBALL LESSONS (6+)

KARATE CLUB (7+)

MUSIC LESSONS (9+)

KIDS’ NIGHT OUT (3-10)

RACQUETBALL & SQUASH LADDERSTo receive your invite, email [email protected].

SPRING SESSION CLASSES, CAMPS & PROGRAMS For full information, visit www.bellevueclub.com/youth.

Ongoing EventsFor full lists of adult classes and events, pick up the latest copy of the Bellevue Club Connector

or visit www.bellevue club.com/fitness

/BCconnector.pdf.

Aquatics

FREE! INFLATABLE OBSTACLE COURSE, Saturdays, 6:30-8 p.m., and Water Runner, Sundays, 5-6:30 p.m.

SPRING SESSION BLUE WHALES AND GROUP SWIM LESSONS For full information, visit www.bellevueclub.com/youth.

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS

MASTERS/ADULT FITNESS SWIMMING M-F noon-1 p.m.; T/Th 5:45-7 a.m. or 9-10 a.m.; F 5:45-7 a.m.; Sa 7-8:30 a.m.

For information and reservations for any Aquatics program, call 425.688.3223.

Tennis

ADULT GROUP LESSONS

JUNIOR GROUP LESSONS

MIXED DOUBLES NIGHT

LADIES’ FLIGHTS

MEN’S NIGHT

LADIES’ NIGHT

JUNIOR TENNIS TEAM

JUNIOR USTA PROGRAM

Fitness

See a Group Personal Training or GPX schedule (available at the Athletic Services Desk) for a full list of classes.

Taste

HALF-PRICE WINE NIGHT IN POLARISTuesdays

WINE FLIGHT NIGHT IN POLARISFridays, 5:30-8:30 p.m.Discover new wines in Polaris. Choose from any three reds ➼ 2-ounce pours for $15 or any three whites ➼ 2-ounce pours for $10

COSMOS HAPPY HOURMonday-Friday, 3:30-6:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.-close. Saturday & Sunday, open-close

HAT TRICK SPECIAL IN SPLASHDaily, 11 a.m.-close Three small plates ➼ $20

SUNDAY FAMILY FUN NIGHTSundays, 4-9 p.m.Half-price wine and beer by the glass, half-price kids’ meal when eating with a parent.

OPTIMUS PRIME IN SPLASHThursdays, 5 p.m. until gone Slow-roasted prime rib (9 ounces) ➼ $24There’s even a smaller petite cut for the kiddos, ➼ $10

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To place a classified ad call 688.3162, email [email protected] or visit www.bcreflections.com *Classifieds deadline is the first of the month prior.

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The Beauty of Bellevue

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april 2014EDITOR’S PICKS

Climb till you drop at STONE GARDENS’ BELLEVUE location. With over 21,000 square feet of climbing walls, there is plenty of space for climbers of all experience levels and ages. There is also a children’s climbing area. ➸ stonegardens.com/bellevue

Spring is the perfect time to stroll through the BELLEVUE BOTANICAL GARDENS, which features of 53 acres of Pacific Northwest gardens, wetlands and woodlands. The gardens are free and open from dawn until dusk. ➸ bellevuebotanical.org

Head to the MERCER SLOUGH NATURE PARK to bask in the beauty of Lake Washington’s largest fresh water wetland. Be sure to stop by the blueberry farm to pick some fresh seasonal fruit. ➸ ci.bellevue.wa.us/mercer_slough

If your idea of adventure includes a paddle, make your way to ENATAI BEACH PARK, where outdoor enthusiasts can rent canoes and kayaks beginning in May. ➸ For more information, call 425.430.0111.

A golfer’s paradise, THE GOLF CLUB AT NEWCASTLE offers a day of light activity with breathtaking views of Mount Rainier, the Seattle skyline and surrounding Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges. ➸ Newcastlegolf.com

Thrill seekers over the age of 21 can have some fun indoors at LUCKY STRIKE BOWLING ALLEY, located on the second story of the Lincoln Center. Those who want to keep their party private can opt for the private room. ➸ bowlluckystrike.com

For a trip with a tasty payoff, try your hand at fly-fishing. ORVIS has a variety of classes throughout the spring and summer, perfect for beginners and seasoned fishermen alike. ➸ Orvis.com/bellevue

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APRIL 2014

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SUMMIT SEASON

THE TRAVEL & ADVENTUREISSUE

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A MAN OF MANY STEPS

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prefers to walk his way through Europe

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