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Your Weekly Portland Club Update: April 18, 2022

Dear Member,

Did you know this Friday is Earth Day? Have you had a chance to enjoy the outdoors this spring? Whether you’re swimming, playing tennis, or taking a fitness class, spend some time at the Club and take in some fresh air. We will have more outdoor activities as the weather warms up, so drop by the Club today to see what we have to offer.

Smoothie of the Month: PB&J Smoothie
Enjoy the sweet taste of strawberries and strawberry jam paired with creamy peanut butter. Stop by the Cafe to try out April’s smoothie of the month, created by Matthew!

Earth Day at the Shop
Friday, April 22 | The Shop
Celebrate Earth Day with us at The Shop this Friday with 20% off Hydroflask and Corkcicle products!

Deschutes Tap Takeover
Thursday, April 21 | 5:00 pm–7:00 pm | Restaurant Bar
Join us at the restaurant for a complimentary tasting to kick back and enjoy some wonderful beers. A representative from Deschutes Brewery will be joining us to discuss and pour the various offerings.

Wine Night
Thursday, April 28 | 5:00 pm–7:00 pm | Restaurant Bar
We are thrilled to be continuing our monthly wine nights! A representative from King Estates Winery will be pouring a complimentary tasting from a selection of four wines.

International Dance Day
Join Kelly and Shelesha on Friday, April 29, at 10:30 am to celebrate International Dance Day. Dancing is universal—woven into virtually every culture all over the world. Humans simply love dance; it brings us together whether we are the ones on the dance floor or watching the professional performance of others. Dancing is exhilarating and expressive. Let’s honor the world of dance together!

Yin Yoga: New Class Time!
Thursdays at 8:15 am
Starting Thursday, April 21, we will be adding this additional class time to the weekly Group Fitness schedule. Learn to relax as well as be patient and quiet in Yin Yoga. This practice will teach stillness; it complements a busy and stressful lifestyle or an intense workout program. Asanas are practiced slowly with great intention. This class will be instructed by Emiko Konomi.

Ascent Center Opening
Starting Friday, April 22, our Ascent Center will be available for open climb times! In anticipation, we will offer belay certification classes Tuesday, April 19, and Wednesday, April 20, from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm. Spaces are limited, so reserve a spot today by emailing Zachary at zachary.barnett@bayclubs.com. Already belay certified? Stop by during the below times to take our test.

Open Climb Times
If you’re already belay certified, you can join us for our Rock Gym Open Climb! We require every climber to be belay certified and pass our test before you can start climbing.

  • Fridays | 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
  • Saturdays | 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
  • Sundays | 12:00pm-5:00 pm
  • Mondays | 5:00 pm-8:00 pm

Belay Certification Class
Sundays | 2:00 pm-4:00 pm | $40 for members | Ascent Climbing Center
This class is the first step to reaching the highest heights in the Ascent Climbing Center. Whether you want to learn a skill that you can share with your children or add an extra dimension to your workouts through climbing, this is the class for you. The class is two hours and includes the equipment you need to go safely to the top. No experience is necessary. Spaces are limited, so reserve a spot today by emailing Zachary at zachary.barnett@bayclubs.com.

New Pop-up Class in April
Belly Dancing with Aksana | Thursdays at 5:45 pm | April 7-May 12
As one of the oldest forms of dance, the benefits of belly dancing are undeniable. In addition to promoting balance, strength, coordination, and confidence, belly dancing is also a fun and highly expressive dance form.

Summer Camp Registration is Open!
Summer camp’s around the corner! There’ll be fun, games, and even specific sport-focused activities like rock climbing to instill your budding athletes with the skills, techniques, and strategies to be their best. Registration’s open now. View week-by-week availability in Bay Club Connect. To learn more about our offerings, click here.

April Club Perk
Looking to increase your mental toughness? Our April Perk was made for you! MTILive.io is like a fitness class for your mind that helps you perform your best when it matters most. Each week, Certified Mental Trainers® teach you proven tools to get the most out of yourself, and achieve your dreams, with a community of like-minded people. As a Bay Club member, your first session is free, then you get 25% off your first 2 months! Discover more here.

We’re Growing Our Team for Summer!
We’re looking for talented, customer service-focused individuals to join us this summer. Here are some of the seasonal positions we’re hiring for throughout our Clubs:

  • Childcare Associates
  • Camp Counselors
  • Operations Associates
  • Lifeguards & Swim Instructors

Employees will earn great perks, such as Club membership, competitive compensation, Club discounts, and team culture. If you know someone who would like to join our summer crew, have them visit our careers page here. And stop by the Clubs this spring as we host Job Fairs! Bay Club Portland’s Job Fairs will be held on Wednesday, April 20, from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm, Saturday, May 14 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm, and Wednesday, May 18 from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm. If you are interested in attending, please fill out this form.

Stay in the Know
If you want to keep up with special events and activities at other Bay Club locations, we make it easy for you to find the info. All Weekly Updates get posted on our website. Follow this link to view them at a glance. When you’re traveling around and visiting a Club outside your home base, it’s the quickest way to discover what’s in store. (And it’s also fun reading!)

We look forward to seeing you!

In health,

Nicole Jung
VP/GM
Bay Club Portland