February Newsletter 2021

OVAC UPDATE

I hope everyone is having a good start to 2021. It has been interesting navigating the weather last month but I think we pulled it off where members can get a good workout while having a rainy day. We are glad to have so many options for working out while staying dry. We did have many members ask questions regarding the new guidelines that affected our County last month. It really doesn't change anything for us other than we can now have members eat outside. We put back the tables and chairs out by the Café for members to enjoy a meal. Fitness will still need to be outside with a mask and social distancing. We hope the numbers will drop soon so we can start opening more areas for everyone.

Keep checking out the new menu options and Tuesday Specials at the Fox Street Eatery. Rebekah and her crew are working hard to provide new and delicious items throughout the winter months. You really can't beat the food and the price! On a final note, I want to thank all the members who contacted me trying to help our front desk employee April find a place a live here in town. It warmed our hearts and the good news is that April found a place!! She is very happy as everyone knows how hard it is to find a place in this town!

Thanks again for your support and can't wait to get back to normal in the near future!

See Ya at the Club!
Ryan

 

FOX STREET EATERY

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The Club Cafe, Fox Street Eatery staff has been enjoying making you Take a Break Tuesday Take-home Dinners. If you have an idea for a dinner for March send Rebekah an email at [email protected].

Here is the Take a Break Tuesday Dinners we will be making during February:
February 2nd French Mustard Chicken over buttered noodles with a side of Asparagus
February 9th Steak De Burgo over French bread with a Side Salad
February 16th Cheesy Potato Soup with a Side Salad
February 23rd Mediterranean Lentil Salad with Salmon

 

TENNIS NEWS

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Hello OVAC members!

As I'm sure you are all aware, there was a loosening of Covid restrictions for some business this week despite the steady or rising number of new cases. The area USTA coordinator has proposed possibly starting league matches here in Ojai beginning in early March. If the COVID numbers/metrics are the same as today we are not ready for league matches. We would ideally like to be in the red zone to allow guests to our club and to have access to the bathrooms and indoor operations. As long as we are in the purple tier, we do not feel comfortable allowing out of town guests into the club. Please do your part by adhering to distancing guidelines so we can get back to normal-whatever that is.

Did you know that the pickleball courts are available to all members regardless of membership type? It's a fun game and easy to learn. Add a new activity to your fitness regimen and check it out!

You may have seen me hobbling around on the courts recently, some days more than others. Decades of tennis, running and genetics have conspired to require me to have hip surgery this month. I will be out for several weeks doing rehab and will hopefully be back better than before. In the meantime, kids and adult clinics will continue being covered by our very capable staff of Jim Kasser and Katya Welborn.

Please contact me at [email protected] with any questions you may have and I'll do my absolute best to assist you during my downtime.

 

TENNIS CLINICS

Please be advised that all clinics may not be running during COVID restrictions.
Contact Steve at [email protected] to sign up for any clinic.

JUNIOR CLINICS:

Intermediate Clinic- Invitation Only
Monday & Wednesday 3pm-4:30pm
Ages 9-14. Cost: $18 member/$21 non-member

Future Stars
Tuesday & Thursday 3pm-3:45pm
Ages 5-8. Cost: $12 member/$15 non-member

Bigger Littles Clinic
Tuesday & Thursday 4:45pm-5:45pm
Ages 8-12. Cost: $15 member/$18 non-member

ADULT CLINICS

Advanced Live Ball- Invitation Only
Mondays 4:30pm-5:30pm. Cost: $15 member/$18 non-member

Ladies Intermediate Live Ball- Invitation Only
Wednesdays 5pm-6pm. Cost: $15 member/$18 non-member
Saturdays 9am-10am. Cost: $15 member/$18 non-member

Adult Beginner/Intermediate Clinic
Saturdays 10-11:30am. Cost: $18 members/$21 non-members

DROP IN TENNIS

Drop in Doubles: Tuesday/Thursday at 3:30pm Courts 1&2
Cronies Doubles: Monday/Wednesday/Friday at 7am Courts 1&2

PICKLEBALL

Adult Beginner Pickleball Instruction
Wednesdays 10-11am. Cost: $15 member/$18 non-member by appointment

Open Play: Pickleball is open all day, 7 days a week. Paddles and balls available at the front desk. All membership types may play.

 

LET'S GET MOTIVATED TO WORK OUT

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-Fitness Director Danielle Wommack

It makes us feel so good to workout on a regular basis, both in our minds and in our bodies. Yet we often need to argue with ourselves to get it done. Below are some practical tips to keep you on track when you feel your motivation wane.

  1. Be clear about WHY you want to work out to give you an emotional connection to your goals.
  2. Life throws many curveballs at us lately, so keep a bag in your car with your workout . also, clothes and shoes in it. Also, have an alternative workout plan in mind. For example, if you weren't able to make it to the gym, you can always toss on your workout gear and take a vigorous walk on your lunchbreak at work.
  3. Start with 10 minutes three times a week of what you can do. Once you have this in hand, it will get easier to increase the length of the workouts and the frequency.
  4. Plaster your surroundings with sticky notes that contain positive messages about working out. These are your constant reminders that you deserve to be healthy.
  5. Use social media for support and accountability to help you stay on track with your fitness goals.
  6. Schedule workouts in your calendar specifying what you'll do, for how long, when and where.
  7. While using your favorite piece of cardio equipment, turn on the tv to your favorite tv show to help pass the time.
  8. Pick a specific event, challenge, or race and use the upcoming deadline as your motivation to train.
  9. Set out your workout clothes and shoes the night before to make it as easy as possible to stick to your goals the next day. If you plan to workout early in the morning, consider sleeping in your workout clothes.
  10. Meet a friend to workout with as research shows this increases the amount of exercise you do.
  11. Listen to a podcast you enjoy and only cue it up when you're working out.
  12. Put your phone away. Texts and emails can kill our motivation when we are being pulled in a lot of different directions.
  13. Don't limit your movement to just here at the gym. Try things like brushing your teeth while standing on one leg. Or do 10 squats every time you use the stairs. Or make all your phone calls while taking a walk.
  14. Boredom can be a huge motivation killer so make sure to mix up your workouts regularly. Try a new class, a different form of cardio, or a new strength exercise.
  15. Rest is just as important to your goals as your actual workouts to avoid overtraining. Make sure at least one day of the week is dedicated to active rest.
  16. Trying to motivate after a long day can be daunting. Don't skip, just commit to doing a 10-minute warm up. Chances are you will want to keep going.
  17. Choose workouts that you enjoy that can help take your mind off the rest of life's stress. You'll be more motivated if you actually look forward to your exercises.
  18. Surround yourself with people who have similar goals.
  19. Work with a fitness professional to get you started on the right track. They can provide you with a program specific to your needs and goals. For experienced gym-goer, working with a personal trainer can provide freshness to your routines, as well as new ways to challenge yourself to push past any plateaus. Plus, a personal trainer can provide specialized instruction for certain health conditions. Options here at OVAC include:
    - One on One Personal Training $65-$75/hour (1/2 hour appts available too)
    - Couple Personal Training $50-$60/person/hour (1/2 hour appts available too)
    - Small Group Personal Training $24-$30 for a 45 minute session
    - Online Personal Training $49/month for 3-4 workouts plus warm ups

Getting over a fitness slump is a lot easier than you might think, especially with the right tools, support, and mindset. Please reach out to me anytime at [email protected] for motivation, advice, resources, or assistance.

 

YOU ARE POWERFUL!

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By Georgia Cotsis, Pilates Director

I wanted to share some positive reinforcement during these up and down times. A reminder that you are in full control of being graceful, confident, and powerful, and some help to get there!

A little about myself to start…when I was younger, I was completely shy. Not a bad thing, it just came naturally to me, but at times this lead me to not be completely confident in myself. When I would dance, with schoolwork, speeches, working out etc. It was not until my 20's that I felt like I was really coming into my own. Pilates training was a HUGE part of it. This training is not rushed. I personally do not like having to learn fast, I have always wanted to learn the best way of moving the body CORRECTLY. The fact that you get to take your time with repeating these sequences with mindfulness, gives one the feeling of having full control. We cannot control everything right? So, the moment we can, we should take the chance to grab it! This CONTROL to my body and mind allowed me to feel more at ease (graceful), confident and powerful. Pilates helps the body to move with ease because of the efficiency so that when you are out and about, each step is fulfilled. I remember when I was getting ready to go to an interview at school, one of my advisors told me that that was the most confident she had ever seen me just by how I was holding myself. There is research out there that just from standing taller (readjusting our position) can make us feel more prepared for the next part of the day. I firmly believe this. This training teaches you how to adjust in the right ways for your body. So the moment you are feeling down or tired, you have the muscle control and memory to correct this throughout your days and your weeks.

Take the chance to feel more confident and powerful (all with grace!) and come in for a private Pilates session. It has been beautiful in our studio spot just outside the lobby!

 

NEW SWIM TEAM LEVEL ADDED!

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We have exciting news! Ojai Heat Waves were able to add an additional class/level. This class, Junior II, will help us by:

  • Freeing up space in Junior to move up our Novice swimmers who are progressing
  • Add a more challenging level with more time for Junior swimmers who are progressing
  • Give swimmers an opportunity to learn competition basics in the competitive pool before moving to the competition team
  • Free up space for swimmers on the waiting list
  • This class does not use additional lap pool time

The new class is FULL, but the addition of new class frees up a few spots in the NOVICE level. Please fill out our waiting list if you have interest in joining! WAITLIST

 

CONGRATULATIONS 2020 DOLPHIN CLUB SWIMMERS!

Despite the 2020 hiccup, Dolphin Club swimmers did not quit! Some of our swimmers logged even more lengths than last year! Nice job swimmers, please stop by the front desk to pick up your Fox Street Cafe meal certificate.

Name

Miles

Lengths

METERS

Donna Lechman

279.1

17,966

449,150

Douglas Borgatti

277.0

17,829

445,725

Jo O'Connell

187.9

12,096

302,400

Molly Perry

187.1

12,042

301,050

Jesse Grantham

150.4

9,684

242,100

Kristen Clawson

145.9

9,395

234,875

Nancy Voyer

110.9

7,140

178,500

Mary Iler

103.9

6,686

167,150

Arthur Kilmurry

95.8

6,167

154,175

Sue Horgan

84.9

5,464

136,600

Tom Susanka

84.7

5,452

136,300

Jonie Sherfey

69.3

4,460

111,500

Scott Wilson

67.7

4,360

109,000

Laura Van Auker

64.3

4,110

103.500

Nancy Pierson

63.3

4,076

101,900

Micheal Frances Smith

59.5

3,830

95,750

Claudia Lurie

56.7

3,650

91,250

Sherry Doyle

46.8

3,010

75,250

Stace Hicks

42.7

2,750.0

68,750

Lisa Porto

31.8

2,044

51,100

Jane Spiller

25.9

1,666

41,650

Lynn Wilson

25.5

1,641

41,025

Chris Perkins

24.1

1,550

38,750

Alan Doyle

22.2

1,430

35,750

Suzie Moore

21.0

1,355

33,875

Gary Liptak

15.2

980

24,500

Derek Poultney

13.7

879

21,975