New Youth Library

 By Katie Barth, Recreation Director

For many families, the Bellevue Club is home away from home.  Parents pick up kids from school and come straight here for a workout, team practices or classes and end up staying for dinner. 

Many don’t even roll into their garage until bedtime! 

In a day and age where children are pushed and pulled to excel both athletically and scholastically, we at the Bellevue Club have taken a step back and asked what we are doing for those junior members who do their daily studies here. 

Yes, we have an adult library, but more often than not, this 18 and older space isn’t appropriate for youth.  It has adult conversations, business meetings and the like going on; not exactly the place for a mom to go over long division or work on a reading assignment with her young one. 

We’ve seen this need for a place for youth to study and are happy to announce that our new Youth Library is open and ready for your use! Families and junior members are welcome to use the Youth Library, not only as a place to do school work, but as a place to have a quiet conversation, read a book or simply just sit and relax.

Located right across from the Game Room, this new Youth Library is certain to be a favorite for students (and their teachers!).  It’s cozy, just like your living room at home, complete with a fireplace and couches, and has several tables to study at. Plus, there are plug-ins and wi-fi for laptops. 

Check out this new space today, and let us know what you think.  We hope you love it!  

Yeti Run

A 5k, fun run/walk to cure childhood cancers

For generations, the mystical Yeti has eluded seekers far and wide, but on Sept. 28, runners and walkers of every kind will be delighted to discover the spirit of the magical Yeti – Youth Encouraged Through Inspiration – in the third annual Yeti 5K Fun Run/Walk (formerly Richard’s Run Bellevue) to support children fighting cancer at Seattle Children’s Hospital. 

With local community support, last year’s event raised more than $31,000. Please come be part of this magical day!

Who: Families, singles, children, runners, walkers and friends!

When: Saturday, Sept. 28

• 7:00 a.m. - On-site registration and bib/chip/t-shirt pick up

• 8:30 a.m. – 5K (3.1 miles) fun run/walk begins

Where: Start/Finish is at St. Thomas Episcopal Church 

                8398 Northeast 12th Street, Medina, Wash. 98039

Registration Details:

•  Entry Fees: Individual $30 (includes a t-shirt) and Family $60 (includes two t-shirts). Day of $35/$65.

• Online: Register in advance and recruit friends and family to help end childhood cancers. Visit http://www.runsignup.com/yetirun to learn more and register now.

• USATF certified course

• Yeti Project is a 501©3 not-for-profit foundation

Member Terry Robinson Wins Big Internationally

Featured in the March 2013 issue of REFLECTIONS, member Terry Robinson is returning from more competitions with more medals!

From Terry:

I am ecstatic to return with a silver medal upon my return from competing in the World Maccabiah Games in Israel in the Half Marathon! The race was held in some of the toughest conditions I've ever witnessed with half of my team needing IVs and two needing hospitalization overnight. 

I'm so proud to be part of this team of great guys and now life-long friends. We competed on the biggest "gut check" course under the most brutal conditions and competed our guts out, literally. However, it's all about the lifestyle and process of doing the right things, which makes us into successful runners and members of society, not the accolades that people may or may not bestow upon us.

I’m feeling honored with much gratitude and yes, very excited, too! 

Eighth Annual Upstream Hill Climb

*info courtesy of the event
 

Squak Mountain bike climb is Saturday, Sept. 28 in Issaquah. Cost is $40.

For the past seven years, we've been Climb4Cancer'ing on Cougar Mountain. This year, Cougar Mountain Hill Climb event is partnering with Issaquah Salmon Days Festival. Together, we are excited to raise even more awareness and money for Cancer Research!

Twenty-five percent of registration fees will go to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and will be matched 100 percent. 

In addition, 100 percent of additional donations will go to Fred Hutch and also be matched 100 percent.  

Please join us as we officially kick off the Salmon Days Festival Week with this challenging two-mile bike climb up Squak Mountain.

Salmon Days would like to thank all previous racers, volunteers and sponsors of Cougar Mountain Hill Climb. We promise this year's event will make you proud, raise money for Cancer Research and have fun supporting it!  

Continuing with enthusiasm and passion, Joel Blatt and Climb4Cancer Charities will serve as Race Director and event adviser.  

Registration for the bike climb is now open here.