Your Weekly East Bay Clubs Update: December 5, 2022
Dear Member,
Keep the holiday spirit going as we celebrate with themed classes and events. There’s something planned for everyone in the family so come join us at the Club this week. Be sure to sign up early so you don’t miss out on the festivities.
What’s Happening at the Club This Week?
Holiday Happiness Toy Drive
Join us in supporting Toys for Tots now through December 20th.
3 Easy Ways to Donate
– Bring a brand-new, unopened, unwrapped toy of your choice to the Club and place it in the Toys for Tots box.
– Don’t know what toy to buy? Pick up one of our gift-idea tags at the Club and shop for the toy listed on the tag.
– Simply fill out this form with your donation amount. All monetary donations will be used to purchase a brand-new toy that will be donated to Toys for Tots.
About Toys for Tots
This holiday season marks the 75th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program! For over seven decades, the program has delivered hope and the magic of Christmas to over 281 million children.
Our goal this year is to help Toys for Tots in their mission by delivering 6,500 toys across our Bay Club communities.
Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charity. Donations are tax deductible. For toy purchases under $250 your store receipt is acceptable for IRS donation. For cash donations, Bay Club will email a receipt for your donation by December 31, 2022.
Bay Club Walnut Creek:
Zumbini
Tuesday, December 6–December 20 | 9:30 am–10:00 am
Join us for a new program created for babies and toddlers. Zumbini combines music, dance, and educational tools for 30 minutes of learning and a bonding experience for all involved.
Bay Club Pleasanton:
Bay Club Pleasanton | Little Explorers Early Enrichment Program
Wednesdays, 9:30 am–12:00 pm | All Other Days, 8:30 am–11:00 am
Your little ones will come home with stories about the crafts and friends they made. Sign up on Bay Club Connect.
Bay Club Pleasanton | Junior Tennis Clinics
Monday–Friday | 4:00 pm–7:30 pm
Tennis clinics available for beginner to advance skilled players, ages 3–18+. Sign up on Bay Club Connect.
Bay Club Pleasanton | Swim School
Monday–Friday | 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Designed for beginner swimmers ages 3-8. This course will be held with an in-water instructor. The program will provide your child with intro to basic water safety skills. Sign up on Bay Club Connect.
Bay Club Pleasanton | Junior Sports & Fitness Conditioning
Monday–Thursday | 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
This clinic is intended for youth athletes or kids that are looking at getting into training. During this class, kids will learn fundamental movement patterns while also working on speed and agility to help them excel in their given sport and their daily life. Sign up on Bay Club Connect.
Bay Club Pleasanton | Kids in the Kitchen
Tuesday, December 6 | 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Let the kids get hands-on in the kitchen with us and we’ll serve the fun! The kiddos will have a chance to learn how to make eggs, sausages, potatoes, waffles, and hot cocoa. Sign up on Bay Club Connect.
Bay Club Fremont:
Bay Club Fremont | Racquetball Junior Academy
Every Monday | 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Racquetball clinics available for beginner to advance skilled players, ages 8–18. Sign up on Bay Club Connect.
Bay Club Fremont | Swim Club Junior Workouts
Monday–Thursday
– Novice Group: 4:30 pm–5:30 pm
– Advanced Group: 5:30 pm–6:30 pm
Join us for a one-hour session led by our Bay Club Aquatics staff. We provide a fun and safe environment in our heated lap pool for your child to enhance their swim skills and participate in friendly competition with their peers. Must complete an evaluation with coach before first practice.
Sign up on Bay Club Connect.
Bay Club Fremont | Junior Tennis Clinics
Monday–Friday | 4:00 pm–7:30 pm
Tennis clinics available for beginner to advance skilled players, ages 5–16. Sign up on Bay Club Connect.
Bay Club Fremont | Pickleball Skills Clinics
Every Wednesday
– Beginner: 4:00 pm–4:50 pm
– Intermediate (2.5-3.5 rating): 5:00 pm–5:50 pm
Due to popular demand, we are launching our first Pickleball Skills clinics with Coach Dong! Space is limited. $35 members/$45 non-members.
Sign up on Bay Club Connect.
Bay Club Fremont | Kids in the Kitchen – Holiday Edition!
Friday, December 9 | 6:00 pm–9:00 pm | Children Ages 2–12
Our Kids in the Kitchen is the most fun place to be this winter! We will be making Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Shells and Trifle for dessert. This is a drop-off event, so enjoy a date night, knock out some chores, or simply relax! Pre-registration required. Sign up on Bay Club Connect.
What’s Happening This Weekend?
Bay Club Pleasanton:
Bay Club Pleasanton | Basketball Clinics with Stevie J
Saturday, December 10 | 11:00 am–2:00 pm
A comprehensive shooting Clinic that will give you rhyme and reason behind your shooting. In this Clinic, you will learn technique, shooting off the catch, and shooting off the dribble. Sign up on Bay Club Connect.
Bay Club Pleasanton | Shop Holiday Boutique
Saturday, December 10 | 9:00 am–1:00 pm
Sip, socialize, and save at this exciting holiday shopping event. Enjoy a glass of wine as you browse and shop a wide selection of vendors. For more details, email Club Manager, Pippa Whitehand at Pippa.Whitehand@bayclubs.com.
Bay Club Fremont:
Bay Club Fremont | Kids Holiday Celebration
Saturday, December 10 | 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Please join us for a fun and festive kids holiday event at Bay Club Fremont on Saturday, December 10, from 12:00 pm–3:00 pm! Your kids (and you) will enjoy bounce houses, cookie decorating, games, activities and more. There may even be an appearance from Santa! Plus, enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and other holiday treats.
If you can, please help us in supporting Toys for Tots and bring a brand-new, unopened and unwrapped toy to the club, and help us deliver holiday happiness to a child in our community. Sign up here.
Bay Club Gateway:
Bay Club Gateway | White Elephant Gift Party
Saturday, December 10 | 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Join your fellow members for some holiday merriment at our first annual White Elephant Gift Exchange. Just bring an amusing and impractical gift under $15.00. Light bites and refreshments provided. For more information and to register, email us at info.bcg@bayclubs.com.
Save the Date
Bay Club Walnut Creek:
Bay Club Walnut Creek | HydraFacial Holiday Event
December 12–December 16
Pamper yourself this holiday season to a facial where you’ll hydrate and glow. Receive a Deluxe HydraFacial for only $200. Contact R SPA for details at 925.942.6379.
Bay Club Walnut Creek | Bay Club Cardio Testing
Friday, December 16 | 5:30 am–2:00 pm
Happening only once a month, we will be offering a new, complimentary Cardio Testing Program to all our members. Visit the Front Desk for details.
Adult Holiday Celebration
Saturday, December 17 | 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Join our Holiday Celebration at Bay Club Walnut Creek!
Holiday season is upon us, and we are celebrating. We have many holiday parties planned in December and we would love for you, our members, to join us.
Please join us at our après-ski themed adult holiday party at Bay Club Walnut Creek on Saturday, December 17, from 6:00 pm–9:00 pm. We can’t wait for you to experience the Bay Club Lodge where we can toast to the holiday with good friends and family!
We encourage you to dress in your cozy sweaters, snow boots, parkas, and cute knit hats. Enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine to kick off the festivities! Plus, if you love music and dancing, be ready for a great performance by Mercy & The Heartbeats.
Lite bites and non-alcoholic beverages will be served. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. This is a 21 age and over Member only event. Space is limited. Sign up here.
Bay Club Walnut Creek | Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 17 | 9:00 am–10:00 am & 10:30 am–11:30 am
Join Santa for a fun-filled morning of holiday cheer. A child-friendly breakfast buffet will be accompanied by an arts and crafts project. $20 per adult/$13 per child. Sign up on Bay Club Connect.
Bay Club Walnut Creek | Give the Gift of R Spa
‘Tis the season for giving. Give your loved ones a much-needed break by gifting them an R SPA gift card for the holidays. Stop by R SPA to check our holiday gift card spa packages.
Bay Club Pleasanton:
Bay Club Pleasanton | Kids Night Out
Friday, December 16 | 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Treat yourself to a night out, a quiet night in or wrap up your holiday shopping while your youngsters enjoy an evening at Bay Club. Have your kids join us and their friends at Bay Club for a night of fun activities and wood building. Sign up on Bay Club Connect.
Kids Holiday Celebration
Saturday, December 17 | 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Join our Kids Holiday Celebration at Pleasanton!
Holiday season is upon us, and we are celebrating. We have many holiday parties planned in December and we would love for you, our members, to join us.
Please join us for a fun and festive kids holiday event at Bay Club Pleasanton on Saturday, December 17, from 1:00 pm–4:00 pm! Your kids (and you) will enjoy bounce houses, holiday crafts, games, activities and more. Plus, enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and other holiday treats. Sign up here.
Men’s and Women’s Steam Room
Repairs are underway. Parts are being delivered and installed will take place on Tuesday evening, December 6.
Friendly Reminder
Day lockers are provided by the Club for daily temporary storage only. These lockers are emptied nightly, and the club is not responsible for items left in them. Please note that members may be charged up to $75 to replace the lock if they misplace their key. Private lockers, including executive lockers, are available for a monthly fee. In addition, we have ordered replacement keys for both the men’s and women’s locker rooms. These will be installed as soon as possible.
Edge Wall Closure
We will be upgrading the Edge hit wall December 7-8. During this time the Hit wall be out of service. We are looking forward to reopening this amenity on December 9.
Basketball Gym Closure
The Basketball Gym will be reserved Friday, December 16, reopening mid afternoon on Sunday, December 18 for our Family Holiday celebration. We look forward to celebrating the holidays with our members!
Exercise and Kiddie Pool Deck Refresh
The refresh will begin on Monday, December 19. The main pool entrance and the boys and girls cabanas will be closed during this time. Members will be able to access the pool deck from the Men’s and Women’s Locker room. Be on the lookout for more information regarding scheduling of the aqua classes and class relocation.
Bay Club Pleasanton | Candlelight Yoga
Tuesday, December 20 | 5:30 pm
Celebrate the Eve of Winter Solstice with Rakshita! Join us for some rejuvenation and relaxation. Sign up on Bay Club Connect.
Bay Club Pleasanton | Jingle Jam
Saturday, December 24 | 9:00 am
Join us for an hour of holiday cheer dancing to the Jammin beats! Sign up on Bay Club Connect.
Bay Club Pleasanton | Holiday Kids Camp
December 26–December 30 | 9:00 am–1:00 pm or 9:00 am–4:00 pm
No school? No problem! We’ll keep kids busy with art, sports, free play, and more. Sign up on Bay Club Connect.
Bay Club Fremont:
Bay Club Fremont | Winter Kids Camp
Week 1 | December 26–December 30
Week 2 | January 2–January 6
No school? No problem! Let your kids have fun and make new friends at the Winter Kids Camp. Sign up on Bay Club Connect.
Bay Club Fremont | Movie Night Out
Friday, December 16 | 6:00 pm–9:00 pm | Children Ages 5–12
The cold weather calls for getting comfy and cozy in your favorite PJs. Come dressed in your favorite pajamas and get ready for a night of fun. Enjoy delicious pizza and hot chocolate while watching Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch.
Sign up on Bay Club Connect.
Bay Club Fremont | A Very Merry Pool Christmas with Kiana
Friday, December 23 | 10:3 0am–11:30 am | Sign up on Bay Club Connect.
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In Health,
Troy Croghan
Executive Vice President
Bay Club East Bay