Steve and Christie
Tondu
April 2009
When the Tondus, Steve and Christie, joined the Genesys Athletic Club
in 2002, their goal was to get fit. Christie says, “At the time I had only two
children. I had gained weight from my pregnancies and wanted to get back
into shape.” Steve too was looking to get in shape, and they thought a club
membership would be good for the whole family.
In the nearly seven years since they joined, two more children have been
added to their roster, and the entire Tondu clan has become one of the
club’s most active families. From working out and taking classes to social
events, everyone is involved. Steve does cycling and has taken the 300
Challenge. The two youngest children, Lauren and Noah, enjoy Kids
Corner. Their oldest, Madison, goes to dance classes on the weekends,
and Stephen swims and plays basketball.
Zumba the night away!
The name “Zumba” is derived
from a Colombian word meaning
“to move fast and have fun.” On
Friday, April 17, the GAC will be
moving fast and having fun as
Zumba educational specialists
Barbara Klontz and Debbie
Woods lead Zumba. Price
is just $20 per person and
includes two drink tickets. The
class will run from 7 - 8:30 p.m.,
followed by snacks and drinks
until 10 p.m. Come out and
join the party!
Summer Sports Camp
Summer Sports Camp will be starting on June 15
for children between the ages of 6 to 12 years.
Every week, activities will focus around
exciting themes and all campers will have
the opportunity to participate in sports,
swimming, games, crafts and a variety
of other activities. Summer Sports Camp
runs until the end of August; camp
hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Christie does the Incline Class on a regular basis and has taken the
Transformation Challenge twice. Since signing up Christie has lost 42
pounds of baby weight. “I don’t think I would have lost the weight if
I hadn’t found that class,” she says.
Last year, Christie was in a bad car accident. She
fractured her left patella and was in an immobilizer
for three months. She credits physical therapy and
her time at GAC with a quick recovery. Running is
her thing, and she was able to run her first half
marathon since the accident
last summer.
Children ages 3 to 5 years can
attend Tiny Tots Junior Camp,
where they can participate in
games, crafts and tennis,
as well as loads of fun on
the outdoor Splash Pad.
Children also develop fine
motor skills and learn how to
play with other children.
Tiny Tots Junior Camp will
run from 9 a.m. to noon.
“The club has changed both
of our lives,” Christie says,
and sums it up “If I miss a
couple days at the club,
when I walk back in
there, I feel like I am
coming back home;
that’s how I feel.”
Drums Alive
Come try the newest group
fitness craze - Drums Alive.
Drums Alive joins the dynamic
movements of aerobic dance
with the pulsating rhythms
of the drum.
Drums Alive is held on Sundays
from 2 - 2:45 p.m.
Drums sticks provided!!!!!
Management Team
Interim General Manager . . . . . . .
Service Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finance Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Membership Director . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Director . . . . . . . . . .
Fitness Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Group Fitness Director . . . . . . . . .
REACH / Senior Coordinator . . . .
Aquatics Director . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Director of Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kim Forster
Kathy Phillips
Kim Forster
Michelle Nimmo
Dale Doyle
Jen Colombo
Lori Krimbill
Ruth Anne Harmes
Lee Ann Hagan
Kyle Canada
Club Hours
Mon.-Fri.
Sat.-Sun.
5:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Head Tennis Professional . . . . . . .
Program Director . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kids Corner Coordinator . . . . . . .
Medical Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Conference Center
General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Art Grundy
Tricia Clark
Wendy Beauchemin
Trissa Torres, MD, MSPH
Collene Eller
Kids Corner Hours
Mon.-Fri.
Saturday
Sunday
8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Summer Sports Camp Rates
Early registration (April 6 - May 1):
Members:
$135/week
Non-members:
$165/week
After May 1:
Members:
$160/week or $38/day
Non-members:
$185/week or $45/day
Tiny Tots Rates
Early registration
Members:
Non-members:
After May 1:
Members:
Non-members:
(April 6 - May 1):
$65/week
$80/week
$80/week or $20/day
$95/week or $25/day
Pre and post
camp is also
available from
7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information on Summer Sports Camp and Tiny Tots Camp, contact Tricia Clark at (810) 606-7518.
Epoch Catering
takes over
managing
the Genesys
Conference and
Banquet Center
Epoch Restaurant Group,
Michigan’s premier fine dining
company, owns and operates
the area’s foremost restaurant
establishments, including
nationally acclaimed Tribute
in Farmington Hills; Forté,
a Birmingham Restaurant;
Latitude, a casually elegant
restaurant overlooking Bay
Harbor; Knot, Just A Bar in
Bay Harbor and Leelanau;
and Epoch Catering, based in
Novi, a multi location catering
company. Epoch Catering is
now managing the Genesys
Conference and Banquet
Center, as well as the
Courtside Café.
Summer is
coming – are
you ready?
Get ready for summer
clothes and bathing suits
now! March is “beach bodies”
Transformation Challenge.
Informational meeting will
be held on April 22 at
7 p.m. in the Birch Room.
Get ready for some real
results as our participants
have lost over 1,500 lbs
since the program started!
Going on vacation?
Don’t forget to exercise!
Most people think of a vacation as a time to relax, not as a time for fitness. But,
if you don’t keep up your exercise routine, your aerobic power can decline
5 to 10 percent in three weeks and all your gains could be gone after two months
of inactivity. And did you know the fitter you are, the faster you lose your fitness?
Easter Brunch
Sunday, April 12
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Genesys Conference & Banquet Center
Omelet Station with Toppings
Scrambled Eggs with Chives
Hash Browns
Hickory Smoked Bacon
Sausage
Assorted Breakfast Breads
Pastries and Bagels
Menu
Fresh Fruit Display
Domestic and Imported Cheese
with Flatbreads
Pesto Pasta Salad
Michigan Salad with Raspberry
and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Shrimp, Oysters, Seafood Salad
and Smoked Salmon
$25
$20
-
Chef Carved Stations
Garlic and Pepper Crusted Sirloin
with Thyme Infused Au jus
Pesto Rubbed Turkey Breast
with Cranberry and
Pear Chutney
Herb Mashed Potatoes and
Seasonal Vegetable Medley
Pasta Station
Penne, Bowtie and
Tri-Color Rotini
Chef’s Deluxe Sweet Table
Prices
Adults
Seniors over 60 years
$15 Free -
Children 5 - 12 years
Children 4 and under
Call (810) 606-7230 to make your reservation.
While getting away from reality is good for the soul, and getting away from your usual
workout routine is good for your body, a vacation can be the perfect time to exercise.
Open your mind to new ways to move your body and, the best part is, you can have fun
all at the same time.
Some of the best vacation cardio workouts include:
Walking on the beach - Walking in soft sand is a killer
workout and burns more calories than walking on flat ground.
Keep it safe by wearing shoes (you may get shin splints if you
go barefoot for too long). You’ll be surprised how hard it is.
Beach volleyball - You can burn more than 150 calories an
hour, depending on how hard you work. What other activity
allows you to look so good while you sweat?
Surfing, swimming and snorkeling - Surfing is a total body
workout that will challenge every muscle in your body. Even
if you just paddle out to the waves and fall off, you’ll get a
great workout. You can make snorkeling more intense by
swimming a little harder.
Leisurely bike rides - Long bike rides are a great way to
see the area while getting in some low-intensity exercise.
If you take your time and go all day, you’ll burn calories
without even thinking about it.
Hiking - Anytime you add elevation to your walks,
you’ll burn more calories. If you carry a backpack,
you’ll challenge yourself even more, all while
enjoying a little nature.
Golf - Golf can be great workout if you carry your
clubs and walk the course.
Tennis - Like golf, a game of tennis can be as easy
or hard as you want it to be. Chasing and hitting the
ball like you’re Serena Williams or Roger Federer
will give you a great workout!
You don’t have to do much to maintain your
strength and muscle while you’re on vacation.
A quick workout using your body weight and
resistance bands can keep you strong and fit
until you get back to your usual routine.
Swim into Summer with GAC Swim Team
It’s time to get ready to swim as the GAC swim team wraps up the Winter training
session and the Spring swim training session begins. The five-week Spring
session will start on April 13 and ends May 14, and is the perfect opportunity
to prepare for summer swim competitions.
This summer, GAC members can participate in the 2009 Genesee County Interclub
Swimming League, which is a competitive league comprised of eight area swim teams
and is open to swimmers under the age of 18 years. The season runs June through
July, with daily practices (three times a week for swimmers 8 years and younger)
beginning after school on May 26. Once school is over, a morning practice schedule
will begin. Competitive meets are held on most Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Registration will begin in April for members at an early bird rate. Registration at the full
rate and for non-members will begin in May. Swimsuit and team apparel try-on dates
are May 14 and May 16 in the GAC pro shop. For additional information, please contact Denise Kirbitz, Swim Team
Coordinator, by voice mail at (810) 606-7813.