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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
Eat for the long haul
Like machines, our bodies must have the proper fuel to function. We need to drink lots of water, eat at least five helpings of fruits and vegetables daily, take a multivitamin, and talk to our doctors about additional supplements we may need. Above all, we should not go long periods without eating: low glucose levels in the blood may be responsible for some dementia in later life. We can stay lean with physical activity and balanced eating, rather than dieting.
Getting Through the Winter
February in the Northwest is a tough month. The days are short and it’s still cold and blustery. It’s a good time to concentrate on sparking energy into your day and creating an oasis in your home.
Head to the Bellingham Athletic Club
An important way to combat the doldrums of winter is to get to exercise. Working out is just as good for the soul as it is for the body. Get your sneakers on and head to the Club to unleash your endorphins, be social, and feel good about yourself. Bring a friend along for encouragement and accountability.
Lighten Your Home
Clear the clutter. Start with stowing away anything holiday-specific, such as red, green, and blue ornaments, ribbons, and dishware. Separate the items you need to have, want to have, from the rest of accumulated stuff laying around. Now is an excellent time to re-organize with baskets and storage boxes. Be discerning when choosing what to keep. Don’t store things that should be donated, up-cycled, or tossed out. Tip: check your closets and garage for empty storage boxes before buying more.
Refresh the Indoors
There are many season-neutral decorations and colors that reflect light in a room. I like to use white, silver, and gold tones to add brightness. Shimmering mercury votives, twinkle lights, and mirrors are some options.
Bring a little outdoors to the indoors. Greenery goes a long way to freshening an entry, fireplace, and coffee table. Put a branch or two of variegated holly leaves with red berries into a tall glass vase for a pretty pop of natural color. White baby’s breath adds a light and lacy look to a dark corner or shelf.
Refresh your framed photos. Print a few current favorite photos from the holidays or highlights from the past year. Replace the old with the new pictures in the same frame. They will add warmth and happy memories to your décor.
Use warm throw blankets to make a room feel cozy. Colorful pillows add attractive pops to neutral walls and furniture. Candlelight creates a pleasant ambiance during dark winter nights.
Embrace February. The days are getting longer and lighter, the birds are singing, and little buds of crocuses are starting to pop. Spring is right around the corner—hang in there!
Susie Landsem
Aging in Place by Design
Susie is a consultant for Aging in Place. Contact her if you have questions about adding safety and comfort solutions to your home.
President’s Day
We will be open regular hours with regular classes on President’s Day, February 17th.