PersonaliTEA

Personality is key. From diets, exercise routines and everything in-between, you can customize just about anything. Now, this even includes your cup of morning (or afternoon...or evening) tea. 

An upcoming Bellevue Club event will allow you to make your own very special blend--a personal signature. The class begins with each participant choosing one or two bases from a selection of four (everyone will taste each base before choosing). Then, tea expert and class leader, Roberta Flur, will discuss the basics behind blending. 

Using herbs and botanicals, members will then blend their flavors and walk away with their own personal tea blend, taking home two ounces of the creation. 

This is an interactive workshop meant to be both fun and educational. With many antioxidant and immune-boosting properties, this little beverage packs a health punch. Let your taste buds fall into the new season in a totally customizable way.

To register for the event held on Tuesday, Oct. 2., from 7-8:30 p.m., contact Membership Director Kaarin Keil at kaarink@bellevueclub.com. Tickets are $45.

Richard's Run 5k

Join the fight to help local kids battling and beating cancer at this year's second annual Richard's Run Bellevue 5k. Starting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, the USATF-cerfieid course winds through Medina.

Runners, joggers and walkers of all ages are encouraged to join. Funds raised support research and programs at Seattle Children's Hospital through Go4theGoal Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Last year's event raised more than $28,000.

Post-race, collect your goodie bag, watch the awards ceremony, enter exhibitor and sponsor giveaways, dance to live music and enjoy family activities.

The race is $25 for an individual ($30 day-of-race) and $55 for a family of 2-6 people ($60 day-of-race). These prices include a t-shirt (two t-shirts for family entries).

For more information or to register, visit the race page.

New Splash Spirits

In keeping with our program of serving local wine and beer whenever possible, Splash Manager, Michael Gardner has decided to branch out into the spirit world.

Splash is proud to announce the addition of three locally made spirits to the menu.

Woodinville Whiskey Co. Bourbon 
With its “small barrel craftsmanship," this bourbon is entirely handmade in their Woodinville distillery in signature small barrels. The result is flavorful and balanced bourbon best served “neat” or “on the rocks.”

Captive Spirits of Seattle Big Gin
This is a classic English Dry Gin with a burnt orange and juniper nose and makes for an amazing dry martini or gin and tonic…truly classic.

Project V Distillery and Sausage Co’s Silo One Vodka
Silo One is handcrafted from winter wheat grown outside of Winthrop Washington continuously since 1889.











  To quote the distillers, “It is a labor of love and makes damn fine booze!"

We hope you take the time to stop by Splash, have a bite, a sip and enjoy the last days of our beautiful pool and deck of the season.

Cheers!

23 1/2 hours

If you have 10 minutes to watch, this is an interesting video about an exercise prescription.

Congratulations Charles!

Charles holding his five-foot trophy at the 33rd annual Can-Am International Championships.

Bellevue Club member Charles Nguyen recently attended the 33rd annual Can-Am International Championships, one of the most prestigious martial arts tournaments in Canada. At the July tournament, he placed first in forms (kata) and second in sparring (kumite) and finished as best all-around forms champion in the 18 and older black-belt division.

Sensei James Penor, who leads the Karate Club at the Bellevue Club, said of his student, "Charles trained diligently and always does his best, thus winning many local and international competitions. He is definitely one of the leading karate practitioners here in the Northwest."

Congratulations Charles!

BC wins Health and Wellness Program of the Year

The Bellevue Club's new wellness programming, including the popular Your Body Your Life program, recently won the Health and Wellness Program of the Year award. Given to the Club by the National Association of Club Athletic Directors, it was presented at the NACAD national conference at the Arbutus Club in Vancouver, British Columbia.

The National Association of Club Athletic Directors consists of premier clubs throughout the United States and Canada.

Congratulations Katie!

Bellevue Club member Katie Savard recently received the Pat Thorlakson Female Athlete of the Year award at Bellevue High School. Pictured is Katie with her award and Pat Thorlakson.

Congratulations on your outstanding achievement, Katie!

See the Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra Wednesday

Celebrate July 4th at Downtown Park in Bellevue--and see the Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra play! Per tradition, they will perform before the fireworks and during the fireworks with a synchronized program. In addition to BYSO members, those playing at the Symetra Bellevue Family Fourth include former Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra members and coaches of BYSO.

More information can be found about the Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra at their website, www.byso.org.

New to GPX: barre-x! Starts July 9.

Get ready to sculpt your body into the best shape it’s ever been in. The hottest new workout is now available at the Bellevue Club, and it’s part of our popular GPX program.

Barre-x workouts are a combination of yoga, Pilates and dance that tone, strengthen and stretch the body. The high-energy classes will help you firm, tighten and tone without adding bulk.

Our classes, including Booty Barre ™ and Flex and Flow are designed to get your heart pumping and burn mega calories while having fun. These workouts were developed by fitness and lifestyle expert Tracey Mallett, a regular contributor to leading health and fitness magazines and morning shows worldwide. These popular Booty Barre ™ workouts have been touted in Self, Health Magazine, Fitness Rx and iVillage.com. To learn more visit thebootybarre.com.

We are very excited to bring these unique classes to the Bellevue Club. They start July 9 and are included in your GPX membership. We’ll see you at the barre.

BC's James Penor Sensei takes first in NW Senior Games

During the last weekend in May, BC's karate instructor, James Penor Sensei placed first in long jump and second in high jump during the Northwest Senior Games.

"I wasn't sure what to expect; however, I found it fun, and all the competitors were real enthusiastic and positive."

James participated in track and field back in elementary school, and competed every year in the sport until the age of 14, when he jumped 14 feet. "I thought since it was an Olympic year, it woud be fun to reignite the spirit," he said. "The best thing about this weekend was that I met an old rival, competitor from way back in the day at the high jump pit, where we competed head to head."

James attributes his ability to compete in the games to all of the time he spends performing Martial Arts, training week after week.

Next month, on Monday, July 16, James will be teaching a self-defense class at the Club. He will teach the class with the street legal weapon his Sensei developed, the Kubotan. This weapon, a five-inch plastic or aluminum key chain, has been used by millions throughout the world, and with proper use, is both effective and practical for all.

No Martial Arts experience is necessary for the class. To reserve a spot, contact Membership Director Kaarin Keil at kaarink@bellevueclub.com.

Monday, July 16
7-9 p.m.
$30

BC Member heads to Miss Junior Pre-Teen Seattle

Lola Richmond

Bellevue Club member Olivia Marie (Lola) Richmond, daughter of Charlie and Kathryn Richmond, will be competing in the 2012 Miss Junior Pre-Teen Seattle Pageant on Sunday, June 17.

Lola earned her spot in the competition after an interview session with this year’s Seattle Pageant Coordinator. Now, she’s looking forward to the pageant, where she’ll be competing with other girls, ages 7 to 19.

She’ll go through rounds of interviewing and modeling, and if she were to win, she would represent Seattle and the surrounding area in the National competition in Orlando, Fla.

Lola’s sponsor for the competition, Washington Federal Bank, helps provide Lola with resources for training and rehearsals, and with financial support.

We wish Lola the best of luck in her upcoming competition!

BC members take home trophies

The Bellevue Club was well represented at the 39th annual Shorinryu Open Karate Championships May 5.

Anders Larson took second in kata for those 7 and younger; Charles Nguyen took second in weapons and kata, and third in kumite for 18 and older blackbelts; Noah Stratfold defeated his brother Isaac to take first in the 17 and under advanced kumite; Andrew Paley placed fourth in junior advanced weapons and Brian Nguyen placed second in kata and kumite.

Congratulations to all of our Karate Club participants!