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Coronavirus and BAC

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All,

I just thought I would reach out to you to let you know what we are doing here at BAC in response to the ongoing issue as regards the Coronavirus. We have implemented an aggressive program of disinfection, for all common surfaces.  We want everyone to be safe here at the club.  We are adhering to all CDC recommendations.  The Front Desk and Maintenance staff are hourly disinfecting door handles, cards, pens,  and Front Desk Surfaces.  The fitness staff is doing the same for the weight room and cardio areas.  The pool has its own built-in defense system due to the chlorine levels maintained in that area. Locker rooms are also under increased cleaning protocols.

We have an abundance of cleaning bottles and rags for your use.  Please take the extra precaution of wiping down any and all equipment before and after use.  (The before is for your protection, and the after is for those that follow.)  If you have underlying health issues that will be aggravated by getting sick, please be careful and perhaps stay away from group classes.  One of the best defenses against any disease is a healthy immune system, so eat well, exercise and get plenty of sleep.  As always I welcome your comments and questions.

For more information about the disinfectant that we use at both clubs (it effectively kills the Human Coronavirus), please press here.

Respectfully

Cathy Buckley

No Classes at Cordata this Weekend

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Even though the Northwest Open Racquetball Tournament has been postponed this weekend (March 13-15),  there will still be no classes at Cordata this Saturday and Sunday. We thank our members for your patience.

Jr. Racquetball Lessons

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Junior Racquetball Lessons begin the week of March 9 (4 Weeks, 8 Lessons). Sign up at the Cordata Facility Front Desk.

Members $48; Child of Member $54, Non-Member $60

BEGINNERS:
Mon/Wed — 4:30-5:15 pm
INTERMEDIATES:
Tues/Thurs — 5:15-6:00 pm
ADVANCED:
Tues/Thurs — 4:30-5:15 pm

All classes taught by BAC Club Pro, Wanda Collins. Wanda has been teaching juniors for over 20 years and was the Director of Junior Development for the Washington Racquetball Association.

Beginner Racquetball Clinic

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Learn the basics of the game including strokes, serves, and rules.  All equipment provided.  Join club pro, Wanda Collins, for our Beginner Clinic. Sign up at the front desk.

Monday, March 9 from  6:15 – 7:00pm

BAC Members — Free
Non Members — $15

March Employee of the Month

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Congratulation Shea Davis for being our Employee of the month! Shea started working as a lifeguard and swim instructor in June of 2018. Since then, she works in Kids Club, at the front desk and does maintenance at both locations. She enjoys connecting with the kids she teaches and seeing them advance in their swimming abilities.

Shea is from Oak Harbor, WA, and is the middle of 6 siblings. She is a junior at Western, studying political science and philosophy. Her goal is to eventually become a prosecuting attorney. In her spare time, she likes to read and listen to country music.

Thank you, Shea, for all of your hard work and eagerness to help out where needed.  You are doing important work and building confident swimmers!

March Member of the Month

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Congratulations to our Member of the Month for March, Jay Barnett! Jay has been a member of BAC since May 2019. You will often see Jay devoting a lot of time to playing racquetball and drilling to perfect his form.

Jay was born in Boston, MA, but moved to upstate New York (Albany and later, Glens Falls). He has a B.S. in Marketing with a minor in Music from SUNY Albany. Jay and his wife of 38 years, Debra, started a recruiting technology company called Decision Toolbox in 1991. That enabled them to retire and move to Bellingham last May. They decided to design and build a house on Squalicum Mountain, which is currently in progress.

In his spare time, Jay likes to cook, watch YouTube and Netflix, read, and is learning to play jazz guitar. He has two Holland Lop bunnies that are potty-trained and have free roam of the apartment.

Thank you, Jay, for always having a positive attitude towards our members and employees.

Swim Lessons

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Our next swim lessons begin on March 3 for 5 weeks / 8 lessons (no lessons the week of March 23).

Press here for current Swim Lessons Schedule details and pricing.

Press here to go to the Aquatic Page.

Be needed and stay connected

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We are social creatures and need human interaction to thrive. We can cherish family, rebuild neglected friendships, join clubs, and stay open to meeting new people. There are many opportunities to work for the betterment of our community. Any activity that gives us a sense of nurturing the world around us will help us as we help others. Even plants and pets can offer us the kinds of relationships that help us stay engaged in life.

BAC Birthday Parties!

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Have a birthday coming up? We would love to host your child’s next birthday! Packages include games, activities, decorations, cake, and an hour in the pool. We will do all of the setup and clean up so all you have to do is come ready to party. Now join us on non-FNO Fridays 6-8:30 pm, as well as Saturdays and Sundays 1:30-4 pm or 4:30-7 pm. Both members and non-members are welcome to have their next birthday with us.

Understanding Carbohydrates

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Carbs have been given a bad reputation by the diet industry, and it’s unfortunate because they’re so important for long-term, overall wellness.

There are two big issues with the way we consume carbs:

1) The sources most people want to eat are highly processed fake foods.

2) People have trained their bodies to run entirely off those sources, so they feel unsatisfied, hungry, and lackluster.

Carbohydrates are a quick-burning calorie that don’t provide energy for long. When most meals/snacks are processed carb-based, you end up hungry soon after or, even worse, HANGRY. Feeling hangry is a sign of poor blood sugar regulation which is not a good thing! Popular diets like Paleo and Keto are part of the movement to eat more fat, a slow-digesting calorie that leaves you feeling fuller for longer. The benefits of fat don’t make carbs any less valuable!

Here are just a few roles carbs play for us:

• source of quick-burning energy

• provide essential micronutrients (vitamins and minerals)

• support regular bowel movements (oh, hey there fiber)

Healthy carbohydrate sources:

• vegetables

• beans/legumes

• fruit

• sprouted grains

Shelby O’Hagan, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP)
Rebel Yum Nutrition