November Newsletter 2021

OVAC UPDATE

It was so cool getting our first big rain of the season early this year. It made me happy trying to find my raincoat and umbrella! This Fall brings some new things,... and some old... to OVAC. We are so excited to start introducing Massage to the club. Our amazing Pilates Director, Georgia is starting this month! If you know Georgia then you know you will get an amazing service. Located downstairs, the Massage Room will allow you to be in a peaceful and professional environment. We hope you will consider us the next time you are looking to get a Massage!

We are also happy to announce that coffee is back in the lounge area! I know some of you have been waiting ever so patiently and we thank you. We hope this will allow you to enjoy the club even more.

Finally, we are adding a Happy Hour to all members at the Fox Street Eatery on Fridays from 4-6. Enjoy discount prices on all our items on the menu. Also be on the lookout for "Takeout Tuesdays" starting this month. I absolutely love not having to cook. Rebekah and her staff always do a great job making great dinners to take home to the family. I highly recommend each member giving it a try. You won't regret it!

Enjoy Fall at OVAC!

See Ya at the Club,

Ryan

 

FOX STREET EATERY NEWS

The cafe is starting up Take a Break Tuesday dinners again! Our first dinner of the month will be Teriyaki Salmon for November 2nd! We have some amazing meals for the rest of the month. Lasagna garlic bread and Salad, Chili and Cornbread, Turkey and Brie Sandwiches with Butternut Squash Soup, and Pesto Spaghetti Squash with Chicken Sausage and roasted veggies!

Complimentary Coffee will be back starting November 1st!!

Happy Hour is back! Join us on Fridays from 4-6pm and enjoy $1 off your choice of beverage including smoothies.

November Recovery Smoothie of the month is Skinny Chai. Come check that out and see what's new at Fox Street Eatery!

 

TAKE A BREAK TUESDAY'S ARE BACK!

The club cafe, Fox St. Eatery, is now offering a special family dinner bundle on Tuesdays. Each Tuesday in November we will offer a different meal for you to pre-order, pick up and take home. Each serving will include an entree and side for $14.00 per person.

This Tuesday, November 2nd we will be serving a Teriyaki Salmon! This Salmon will be served over a side of Jasmin Rice/Quinoa, Snow Peas and Asparagus with our house made Teriyaki!!!

TO ORDER CLICK HERE
Please put in your order by Sunday at 2:00pm to make sure we can serve your order.
We will continue to take orders past the deadline if supplies are available.

If you prefer to order via email or in person, contact Rebekah at [email protected] or stop by the club in person

 

FALL FITNESS TIPS

-Danielle Wommack, Fitness Director

Whether you are looking to get stronger, faster, improve your endurance, or just want to be healthier, here are 5 quick tips:

1. Set Specific Goals: The word "specific" is vital here. For example, there is a difference between I want to lose weight and I want to lose 5 lbs. An even better goal though will not focus on the result, but rather the process. So, this aforementioned goal could be re-phrased to committing to exercising 4 days a week and tracking this in a calendar for the next two months. Note that this goal is also reasonable, measurable and has a specific time frame. Once your goal is met, set a new one!
2. Drink More Water: Don't allow dehydration to be the cause of poor performance, poor sleep, bad skin, low energy levels, mood swings, slower recovery, and hunger (just to name a few of the negative results). Aim for drinking half your body weight in ounces of water.
3. Train with a Friend: Not only does it make the workout more fun, you are much more likely to be consistent and push yourself a bit more. Here at OVAC our amazing Small Group Personal Training program is a great way to accomplish this. At less than a third the cost of one-on-one personal training, working out in a small group leads to quicker results and a lot more laughs. We offer sessions mornings, evenings, and weekends. Feel free to email me at [email protected] for more details.
4.  Focus on Quality: Five well-executed repetitions of an exercise is better that 10 repetitions with poor form. Similarly, a nutrient dense meal consisting of whole foods is much more beneficial than similar calories from processed junk food.
5. Consistency Rules: Small efforts performed consistently will always lead to the best results. So, make sure when setting your goals, you are at least 80% sure you can consistently commit to it. If not, scale back the goal until you are at least 80% sure you can do it consistently.

 

WELCOME PERSONAL TRAINER JESSE CLARK

"My mission in life is to help people find their inner athlete through balanced strength building workouts"

Jesse started his fitness journey five years ago in CrossFit and fell in love with moving his body. His favorite activities include going on walks, hiking, backpacking, cycling, dancing, and weight lifting. Jesse is a Certified Personal Trainer, Health Coach, and Group Fitness Instructor through the American Council on Exercise. Jesse is dedicated to getting bodies moving with balanced workouts to increase strength, lose weight and build confidence. To get started personal training with Jesse, please reach out to him at (805)766-5319. Or you can meet him during his new group fitness strength/cardio class Fit Bodies Thursday evenings at 7:00pm.

 

PRIVATE PILATES

INSTRUCTORS ARE HERE FOR YOU
Georgia Cotsis, Pilates Director & Massage Therapist

As more people start to try Pilates for the first time I hear this statement… "At first I didn't feel like I was doing a lot, but then I felt so much stronger later." What a nice feeling…to be able to enjoy the precision, clarity, and ease in a work out; with getting more results compared to when we overwork the body!

The Pilates studio has been busy! A reminder that we have our other instructor, Kelsey here who has some slots available! She is incredible. I had the pleasure of working with Kelsey in college. We both studied dance and Pilates together. Kelsey is not only a Pilates instructor that gives her clients a challenge, but she also is an amazing ballet dancer. Having that background has been a great addition to the Pilates studio. If you have not done your Free Private Pilates Session, you may contact Kelsey at…[email protected]

 

MASSAGE IS HERE!

As stated in the last newsletter, I am now offering Massage here! I am beyond excited to bring this to an athletic club where people work out every day. I will be available at the spa Wednesday mornings and afternoons and limited hours on all other weekdays. Please book your massage by contacting me at [email protected] or (805)272-5619

 

AQUATICS NEWS

There are only few spots left in our Winter Group Lessons!

Winter Group Swim Lessons:
2 week sessions on Mon/Wed or Once a week Fridays Nov 6th -Dec 3rd
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
Session 1: November 1st – November 10th (4 lessons)
Session 2: November 15th – November 24th (4 lessons)
Session 3: December 6th – December 15th (4 lessons)
Session 4: November 5th – December 3rd (Fridays once a week. No class 11/26. 4 lessons)

Minnows Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills (ages 4 – 6)
Class requirements: Must be comfortable putting face in the water can swim independently at least a few feet. This is an intermediate/Advanced class.
Focus on front and back glide, breathing, freestyle and backstroke. Swimmers gain endurance and stroke skills.
Instructor: Bethany
Class Capacity: 4
Times: 3:30pm – 4:00pm M/W
3:30-4:00pm Fridays

Dolphins Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills (ages 6-11)
Class requirements: comfortable putting face in the water can swim independently 5 feet. Focus on front and back glide, breathing, freestyle and backstroke. Swimmers gain endurance and stroke skills.
Instructor: Bethany
Class Capacity: 7
Times: 4:00pm – 4:30pm M/W
4:00 – 4:30pm Fridays

Stroke Development – (ages 7 – 13)
*must be able to swim a length of the pool independently
Focus on Stroke techniques and help to prepare for swim team
Instructor: Bethany
Class Capacity: 10
Times: 4:30pm – 5:00pm M/W
4:30pm – 5:00pm Fridays

 

NOVICE SWIM MEET

Friday November 19, the Ojai Heatwaves will host a novice swim meet from 4:00-6:00pm! All Novice and Junior swim team members are welcome to participate. This is a fun event for beginning and intermediate swimmers ages 6-15. Cost $10 SIGN UP HERE

 

SWIM TEAM BREAK

The youth swim classes will be on Thanksgiving break November 24-26. The lap pool lanes will be available on those afternoons, look for more reservation slots on those days!

 

RACQUET SPORTS NEWS

COURTS 6,7 & 8 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

The court improvements on 6, 7 and 8 are almost complete and if all goes according to plan and the weather cooperates we should have them back and available to us by mid-November. Thanks to all for your patience and cooperation.

 

VCJTA TOURNAMENT

OVAC will be hosting a Ventura County Junior Tennis Association tournament Saturday and Sunday November13/14. There will be a Novice division for those beginning players just getting used to playing matches and a more advanced Open Division for those with more experience. Entries will close 11/9. Court availability will be very limited after 11 AM on both days but please come out and watch the kids play if you can. Please visit vcjta.com for more details.

 

LADIES INTERCLUB

The ladies A2 team has competed in 4 matches so far this season against some of the better teams in their division. They find themselves in the middle of the pack but are improving with each match. Congrats to Lea Gonzales who is undefeated in all 3 of her matches so far this year. Their next home match is Wednesday 11/3 at 9 AM versus Ellings Tennis Center.

The ladies B team continues to impress and after its first 5 matches is in second place in their division by the slimmest of margins. Sonya Frisina (5-0) as well as Jacqui Burge (3-0) have yet to lose a match so far. The B ladies will take on Cathedral Oaks at home on Wednesday 11/10 at 9 AM.SUNDAY MORNING

 

ADVANCED PICKLEBALL

Join us on Sunday mornings at 9:30AM for fast and exciting pickleball action led by our very own GM Ryan Gaston. The level of play here is quite advanced
so if you're not sure about whether this is for you please contact Ryan or myself to run it past us. Again, members are invited to bring their high caliber guests free of charge.

 

TENNIS CLINICS

Contact Steve at [email protected] to sign up for any clinic. The weekly JUNIOR tennis clinics will resume after labor day.

JUNIOR CLINICS:

Intermediate Clinic- Invitation Only- Children must be able to rally, serve and play points. Ages 9-14 as a loose rule. Inclusion in clinic is based on Tennis Directors approval.
Monday & Wednesday 4pm-5:30pm (90 minutes)
Ages 9-14. Cost: $18 member/$21 non-member

Future Stars- for our youngest players aged 5-8 who are new to tennis. Fun learning through movement and games.
Monday & Wednesday 3:45pm-4:30pm, Saturday at 9 AM (45 minutes)
Ages 5-8. Cost: $12 member/$15 non-member

Bigger Littles Clinic- A clinic for our older beginners who have some experience. Physical conditioning, stroke production and drills/games are part of this clinic.
Monday & Wednesday 4:30pm-5:30pm, Saturday at 10 AM, (60 minutes)
Ages 8-12. Cost: $15 member/$18 non-member

 

ADULT CLINICS

Advanced Live Ball- Invitation Only
Mondays 5:30pm-6:30pm. Cost: $15 member/$18 non-member

Ladies Intermediate Live Ball- Invitation Only

Wednesdays 5:30 pm-6:30 pm. 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 (CURRENTLY IN ABATEMENT UNTIL NUMBERS COME BACK UP)

DROP IN TENNIS

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

PICKLEBALL

Adult Beginner Pickleball Instruction - Please contact Steve if interested in group or private pickleball lessons.

Open Play: Pickleball is open all day, 7 days a week. Paddles and balls available at the front desk for loan. All membership types may play. Guests are currently free for Sunday morning advanced play sessions.

Group Play- 8:30 AM on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Informal group doubles.