Your Weekly San Diego Club Update: September 18, 2023
Dear Member,
Monthly Mentions
So much talk about longevity and the Blue Zones. So, we thought we would dig into it in this week’s Quad. If you don’t have time to read this or watch the documentary, apparently a long, happy, healthy life boils down to being together, playing pickleball, and eating soup…But we already knew that, didn’t we?!
What is a Blue Zone, anyway? Blue zones are regions in the world where people are claimed to live, or have recently lived, longer than average.
Where did this concept come from? The concept of blue zones resulted from demographic work done by Gianni Pes and Michel Poulain published in 2004. They identified Sardinia’s Nuoro Province as the region with the highest concentration of male centenarians, referring to the area as the “blue zone”. They literally colored them blue on their map, hence the name.
Where are the Blue Zones today? In addition to Sardinia, Blue Zones exist in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; Icaria, Greece; Loma Linda, California.
Who is Dan Buettner? Dan is an American National Geographic Fellow and New York Times bestselling author. He has spent the last 20+ years traveling to and studying the blue zones. My favorite quote from him on a recent podcast…a long, happy life comes down to “community, pickleball, and soup”. That made my day!
What are we watching? Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones, a great documentary that follows Dan into the Blue Zones to understand the habits, diets, and lifestyles of centenarians. Watch the trailer here.
What are we eating? Well, apparently, we need to eat more soup! Here is one of my favorite slow cooker Lentil Soup recipes. Enjoy!
Ponder This
“Select your community carefully. Gather people around you who will reinforce a healthy lifestyle.”
~ Dan Buettner
In health,
Tracy L Cioffi
Chief Marketing Officer
The Bay Club Company
Bird’s Eye View
Host a Pickleball Event With Us!
Rent a court for the fastest growing sport in America! Whether you’re hosting a corporate party or team-building event, we’ve got you covered. Rental packages start at $2,000 and include 2+ hours of reserved court time, access to all pickleball equipment, and a coach! Email pickleball@bayclubs.com to get started.
Complimentary Fitness Assessment
Offer ends September 30
Kickstart your fitness journey with an Inbody composition assessment and fitness consultation. Ready for an accurate, quick, and non-invasive body composition analysis? Email fitness@bayclubs.com.
Fairbanks Ranch Country Club:
Bingo Night
Thursday, September 28 | 5:30 pm-8:00 pm
Join us in the Grille Lounge for a fantastic night of bingo, food, and great times with friends! Buffet: 5:30 pm, bingo: 6:30 pm. Winners to receive special prizes. Adults: $25.00+, Ages 5-12: $14.00+, Ages 4 and under: free Reservations required at
Michelle.Larson@bayclubs.com.
Glow Golf
Friday, September 29 | 6:00 pm-10:00 pm
Join us for a full moon of glow golf at the Lakes Lawn! We encourage golfers to bring glow items to decorate your cart. Buffet: 6:00 pm, 9-hole scramble shotgun: 7:15 pm. $55+ per player. Questions? Email Michelle.Larson@bayclubs.com for questions and reservations.
Premiere Wine Tasting Festival
Wednesday, October 13 | 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Sip, sample, and enjoy delicious wines from around the world and gourmand lite bites sure to please. Reservations required at Michelle.Larson@bayclubs.com.
Bay Club Carmel Valley:
Kids’ Night Out:Radical Reptiles
Friday, September 29 | 4:00 pm-7:00 pm
Slither, hop, or crawl-the reptile show will be a ball! If it climbs, slithers, or crawls, it will be here and so should you. Pizza and dessert included. Ages 4-12. $50 per child on membership. Register on Connect. Questions? Email Diana.Rodriguez@bayclubs.com.
Jam-Diego U-JAM
Sunday, October 1 | 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Join Nancy Yang and her team of guest instructors in the annual Jam-Diego Breast Cancer Fundraiser. Two hours of dancing and vibing with San Diego’s top dance instructor talent. Register on Connect.
Pumpkin Painting
Friday, October 13 | 4:00 pm-7:00 pm
Join us at the Club for a spooky pumpkin decoration party. Paint, glue and glitter, this creative event is perfect for setting the tone for your little goblin’s Halloween. Dinner, dessert, and pumpkins provided. Ages 2-12. Register on Connect. Questions? Email Diana.Rodriguez@bayclubs.com.
In health,
Nick Diciaula
Executive Vice President of Southern California
San Diego Campus