October Newsletter 2021
CLUB UPDATE
It's official, I've got the Pickleball Bug. I really didn't see it coming but man do I love me some Pickle! It's such a great sport and a great way to socialize with others while getting a nice workout. Most of you know that I was the Tennis Director here at the club for many years and still love the game. It's so cool to have both sports here at our disposal. Now with the cooler Fall weather, it's a great time to check both Pickleball and Tennis out!
Speaking of Tennis, we are in the process of making courts 6-8 into concrete courts. The project will take another month or so to complete but it will be great having new, fresh courts for everyone to enjoy! We will also be getting new pool furniture by the end of the year. It's taking a little longer than expected but they have been ordered and hopefully they will arrive sooner than later.
I hope everyone has a great October here at OVAC!
See Ya at the Club!
Ryan
OCTOBER WINE & PAINT EVENTS
Family Paint Event-Sunday, October 17th 3pm $35 per person
Wine & Paint Night-Friday, October 22nd 6pm $45 per person
Two opportunities to create this month! Being that daylight savings will end in November this will be the last of the paint events until spring. Don't miss out on these special events that help destress and relax the mind and body. Cost is $45 per adult and $35 per child under 12 for Wine & Paint Night and $35 per person for Family . Fees are charged upon sign up and because space is limited, we do require 48-hour notice to cancel. Questions? Contact Sarah at [email protected] or 805-218-0874
FAMIILY PAINT EVENT SIGN UP HERE
WINE & PAINT NIGHT SIGN UP HERE
FOX STREET EATERY NEWS
Welcome to the Fox Street Cafe! Things are still changing yet more normalcy is happening every day! We have hired several great new team members!! Our team is getting ready to bring back some of your favorites and adding some new items this month!!
We have some amazing ingredients and products that we are using! Organic produce, a vegan ancient grain plant-based burger patty, local breweries on tap include Transmission, and Topa Topa, we carry local New City Mules and Margerum wines, and Ojai's Revel kombucha on tap!
We have after workout recovery shakes using Swiig smoothie products that are filled with protein (plant or whey based), no gmo's, gluten free, and no added sugar.
***Ps. In November we will have Take A Break Tuesday dinners again!
RACQUET SPORTS NEWS
COURTS 6,7 & 8 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
As I'm sure many of you have noticed, the court improvements on 6, 7 and 8 are underway. 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
We will be hosting a Ventura County Junior Tennis Association tournament at the club in November. 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. It is currently scheduled for November 6/7 but it's likely we will need to move it back a week to allow the court improvements to be completed. That will put it on Sat/Sun November 13/14. Entries will close 11/9. Please visit vcjta.com for more details.
NEED A NEW TENNIS RACQUET OR PICKLEBALL PADDLE?
OVAC will be happy to help you with your Tennis and pickleball equipment needs. We have relationships with Wilson for tennis and Gearbox for pickleball with very competitive pricing and great savings. Please contact Steve at [email protected] with any questions.
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.
PILATES AND MORE…MASSAGE!
Georgia Cotsis, Pilates Director
[email protected]
(805)272-5619
You all know me as the Pilates Director here, and now I will also be offering Massage! I am a certified Massage Therapist and I am beyond excited to add this new journey and for you to be a part of it! Our grand start date for Massage will be November 1st, 2021!
All members and non-members may come in for many different types of Massage. I will be offering…
Swedish
Deep Tissue
Sports
Lomi Lomi
There is so much to get from this in addition to relaxation…circulation, stretch, releasing of muscles, trigger point release, attention to the body, and more. This is a good time to remind you that non-members can do private Pilates training here as well!
I look forward to the chance to help you all heal or to simply just relax! Please contact me if you have any questions on the Massage modalities, and/or if you are interested and ready to go!
WINTER GROUP SWIM LESSONS
Two-week sessions on Mon/Wed or Once a week Fridays Nov 6th - Dec 3rd
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
