Under-eye puffiness and dark circles got you down?

The holidays—and the accompanying parties—are just around the corner. If you are worried about how your eyes look, or would just like to look your best, we might have some solutions for you.

Under-eye puffiness is caused by excess fluid left behind from a sluggish lymphatic system. Excess salt or alcohol can contribute to puffiness as well as seasonal allergies. As we head into the holiday season, know that there are several ways to stimulate the lymph and circulate it out from underneath the eye area. These include:
• Morning exercise: Aerobic activity increases circulation, including the lymph system. A morning cycling class at the Bellevue Club or a brisk walk around the block in the cool morning air may work wonders.
• Cucumber: Rest for 10 minutes with cucumber slices over your eyes. Cucumber contains an enzyme that tightens the skin and shrinks tissue.
• Flash eye treatment: The Spa at the Bellevue Club's new treatment will help move lymph from the eye area with specific, gentle massage strokes. Topical collagen plumps fine lines and tightens skin.

Dark circles are often caused by dehydration—make sure you are drinking enough water! Chronic dark circles are the result of thinning eye tissue and leaking blood vessels under the skin. If dark circles are bothering you, try SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Eye Complex. It helps strengthen blood vessels under eyes with clinical-grade vitamin C. You can find this and many other SkinCeuticals products at The Spa at the Bellevue Club.

Introducing Flash Services at The Spa at the Bellevue Club

Out of time for a full facial but need something to brighten up your face? Try one of the Spa's brand-new Flash Services and in 25 minutes you'll leave looking rested and ready for whatever lies ahead.

Our Eye Brightener treatment is a quick way to eliminate puffiness and dark circles under eyes. It's a fantastic service for allergy sufferers. You'll experience instant firming and smoothing of fine lines when getting this collagen-infused eye treatment. The 25-minute treatment is $35.

For a quick skin brightener, try our Flash Exfoliation treatment. Bellevue Club aestheticians will choose the right professional-strength exfoliant for your skin type, leaving you with tightened pores. This 25-minute treatment is $35.

To book Spa appointments, or for more information, call 688.3114.

New class sessions are coming

Recreation's 6-week session classes start Nov. 1! If you haven't signed up for your favorite classes yet, don't wait for someone else to take the leap. Start the trend and help spread the word! We'll need to cancel classes below our registration minimum, so register today at the Members Only website or by calling 688.3177.

For adults, check out the Salsa, Ballroom and new Hip Hop for Adults classes!

For youth, the opportunities are nearly endless! Check out page 2 of our Youth Activities Newsletter to learn all about our session classes. From Basketball Skills to Hip Hop, Climbing to Ballet, the Bellevue Club is the place to be!

More upcoming events not to be missed:
Halloween Carnival—Friday, Oct. 29.
Kidz Manners—Thursday, Nov. 4.

Here comes Santa Clause ...

Make sure your kids' manners don't escape out the chimney this holiday season! We have a Kidz Manners: Holiday Manners class coming up on Nov. 4. Your children will learn everything they need to know for a happy and polite holiday season in a fast-paced, engaging way.

Ages 4-6 meet from 4-5 p.m. and ages 7-11 meet from 6-7:30 p.m. During each session a light snack will be served.

We have some additional Kidz Manners classes coming up, too! Your child can learn about birthday party etiquette on March 17 or participate in the social fitness class May 12.

Each class is $15 for 4- to 6-year-olds and $20 for 7- to 11-year-olds. To register, call 688.3177 or visit the Members Only website.

Spooky events this month

If you're looking for a little Halloween fun, the Bellevue Club has you covered.

First up? Decorations. Come to the Club on Thursday, Oct. 21 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and create jack o' lanterns ready to grace your front steps at home. During our Family Pumpkin Carving party, enjoy treats and cider while working, and show off your creation at the end of the night. Prizes will be awarded in various categories. The party is $40 for each adult/child pair and $10 for additional kids.

Next? Costumes! You've probably been hearing about what the little ones are going to wear for weeks, and the time is almost here to put everything together! Join the Bellevue Club community on Friday, Oct. 29 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for the annual Halloween Carnival. This popular event is not one to miss. There will be a dinner buffet, games, prizes, crafts, face painting and more! The Halloween Carnival is $25 per adult, $15 per child and those 2 and younger attend for free.

To sign up for either event, call 688.3177 or register online.

Fashionable Success

From green to red to purple, the Bellevue Club was a rainbow of fashion, lights and music last Friday night at the 2010 Fashion Show titled Project Green Light. More than 200 people gathered to celebrate all things fashion while fundraising for a good cause.

Produced and directed by Vie Franz and Misha of SMASH, Project Greenlight featured fashion for women and men from Piazza Sempione, Wolford, Mandy Moon Vintage, Jimmy Choo, Built for Man and more. Model's couture hair design was by Alex Dahl and Gerardo Benedetto.

The night was also a benefit for All About Hope, a nonprofit group that provides support, comfort and guidance for people 19-65 diagnosed with terminal cancer. While attendees sipped the signature cocktail featuring Dry Soda, they could purchase raffle tickets for a wide variety of items. In total, more than $2,200 was raised for All About Hope.

Thanks to the sponsoring partners of Project Green Light, Bellevue.com and Pike Brewing, as well as everyone that donated items for the raffle: Dry Soda, Hotel Bellevue, The Spa at the Bellevue Club, Turgeon-Raine Jewellers, Neiman Marcus, Tory Burch, Piazza Sempione, Built for Man, Masha Osoianu Design, Mikele Keiffer Millinery and Seven Salon.

For more photos from the event, visit our Facebook page.