Your Weekly San Jose Club Update: April 11, 2022


Dear Member,

We’re almost halfway through the month. Have you checked out the April Club Perk? This month’s perk focuses on mental toughness as part of our commitment to your well-being. It’s Easter week, and we have lots of fun activities planned for the whole family. Hop into the Club for photos with the Easter Bunny or join us for the ultimate egg hunt.

Easter Brunch at Boulder Ridge | Sunday, April 17
Join us for “Bunnies, Bubbles, & Balloons” at Boulder Ridge from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. Along with delicious food, we will also have a visit from the Easter Bunny, an Easter egg hunt, a photo booth, glitter tattoos, balloons, a petting zoo, kid’s crafts, and other exciting activities for the whole family. Please bring your own basket for the egg hunt. Festivities begin at 1:00 pm and the brunch buffet begins at 2:00 pm. Reservations are required by emailing reservations.brgc@bayclubs.com or by calling (408) 323-9900.

Easter Egg-Stravaganza at Courtside | Saturday, April 16
Due to cool, inclement weather forecasted for Saturday, we are postponing the pool portion of our egg hunts to a later date—but we still have plenty of fun planned! Join us from 11:00 am-1:00 pm for Easter festivities.

Easter Egg Hunts on Land & Bunny Photos

  • 11:00 am – 11:15 am | Ages 1-4
  • 11:15 am–11:30 am | Ages 5-8
  • 11:30 am–11:45 am | Ages 8-12
  • 12:00 pm | Bunny Photos

Annual Car Show
Bay Club Courtside is pleased to host the 5th Annual Car Show, hosted by the Bonafede Team (with Compass Real Estate). The event will take place on Saturday, May 14, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Overflow Parking Lot. Bay Club members interested in showing their car can email ben.vanderluit@compass.com. Car entries will be hand-selected until all spots are filled. We look forward to seeing you there!

Aquatics
Group swim lessons are in session with weekday and weekend options. Please email Sarah at sarah.king@bayclubs.com for more information and to sign up.

Group Exercise Classes

  • Flora is back on Saturday mornings with GRIT + Core at 8:00 am and BODYCOMBAT at 9:00 am in Studio A.
  • Meditation classes have returned! Tuesdays at 7:40 pm and Saturdays at 9:00 am in the Mind-Body Studio.
  • NEW Stretch class on Saturdays at 10:45 am in the Mind-Body Studio.

Personal Training & Pilates
Train with a personal trainer! Get workouts that fit your schedule, ideas to keep your fitness routine fresh and fun, and learn the proper techniques to keep you safe and injury-free.  If you’re new to training, we have one-on-one and small group sessions available. To get started, email Tonya at tonya.bonesio-barna@bayclubs.com to get in contact with one of our amazing fitness professionals.

Pilates Small Group Classes are Back!
Contact Jose Costa Pinto at jose.costapinto@bayclubs.com for more information and to sign up.

Cardio Tennis with Melissa
Sundays | 9:30 am-10:30 am | Bay Club Courtside
Cardio Tennis is a fun, social, high-energy fitness workout. All levels are welcome! Each tennis session starts with a warm-up, followed by high-intensity games, and finished with a cool down. Orange balls will be used for safety, but this workout is not recommended for individuals recovering from an injury. The price is $25 if you sign up and $35 for drop-in participants. To sign up, call Melissa at (415) 602-9618 or email melissa.rossette@bayclubs.com.

Pickleball
We will have open play Pickleball on Courts 11, 12, and 13, available by reservation during the following times: weekends from 12:00 pm-8:00 pm and weekdays from 12:00 pm-3:00 pm. Reservations may be made one day in advance by calling Court Reservations at (408) 395-7116.

Tennis Court Reservations Update
Due to the growing number of court reservation no-shows, the following Court Booking Violation Policy will go into effect this month. Please familiarize yourself with the below policy updates.

  • At your first court booking violation (no-show, more than 15 minutes late, or incorrect booking), the member will receive a warning email.
  • After the second court booking violation, the member will be charged $25 for each violation.

This policy resets at the first of each month. Members who continuously abuse the reservation system are at risk of losing their booking privileges. Thank you for your cooperation!

Summer Junior Tennis Academy
Our Summer Junior Tennis Academy is now available on Bay Club Connect. The Academy is for players ages 5-18, with the first week commencing on Monday, June 6. If you have any questions, please contact Meaghan at meaghan.sterk@bayclubs.com.

Summer Camp Registration is Open!
What do your kids have planned for their summer? Bring ‘em here! Registration is now open for Summer Camp. There’ll be fun, games, and even specific sport-focused activities like tennis to instill your budding athletes with the skills, techniques, and strategies to play their best game. View week-by-week availability in Bay Club ConnectTo learn more about our offerings, click here.

April Kids’ Events
Sign up for the below events on Bay Club Connect. We hope to see your kids there!

Spring Break Camp | April 11-15 | 9:00 am–1:00 pm or 9:00 am–3:00 pm
The kids are out of school and the Club is ready for some action-packed Spring Break Camp fun! Join us for the week with a special theme every day.

Birthday Parties at Courtside
Looking for a venue to host your children’s memorable birthday party or an event to celebrate a special day? Events and birthdays are back here at Courtside. Choose from a variety of options such as an inflatable slide, swimming, or character appearance. Build an event just the way you imagine it. If you’re interested, email Michelle at michelle.dancil@bayclubs.com.

Sanctuary Spa Special
Put some spring in your step and get ready for sandals! Book a shellac manicure and a shellac pedicure while enjoying a complimentary paraffin wax for your feet.

Boulder Ridge Dinner Events

Come enjoy the spectacular views and join us for the following event. RSVP by emailing Alex at alex.rico@bayclubs.com.

  • Prime Rib Dinner | Friday, April 22
  • Frank Family Wine Dinner | Saturday, April 30

Boulder Ridge Golf Events

Golf Lessons with Mike Braga, PGA
We are pleased to announce the addition of Mike Braga, PGA to our instruction team. Mike has over twenty-five years of teaching experience at both public and private clubs. Mike is also TPI Certified and TrackMan Certified. Fun fact: Mike’s brother was the Head Professional at San Jose Country Club and his father played on the PGA Tour! Mike can be reached at mike.braga@bayclubs.com or by text at (408) 506-6629. Lessons can also be booked here.

2022 NCGA Thursday Team Matches
Interested in playing a fun and competitive round at some of the premier clubs in the area? Represent Boulder Ridge in the NCGA Thursday Team Matches for the opportunity to visit Stanford Golf Club, Half Moon Bay Golf Links, and San Jose Country Club, to name a few. To be eligible, you must maintain an NCGA handicap of 18.4 or less at Boulder Ridge and be a Sapphire member. The matches begin June 2 and conclude August 4 with a 1:00 pm starting time. Please reach out to Michael at michael.mendez@bayclubs.com for more information.

Host Your Next Event at Boulder Ridge
Looking for a new home for your next golf event? Boulder Ridge offers great rates with unparalleled views! Please email Michael at michael.mendez@bayclubs.com for more information.

Locker Rentals
Are you tired of lugging your personal belongings back and forth between your home and the Club? You’re in luck. We have lockers available to rent on a month-to-month basis. Please email Rachel at rachael.chadbourne@bayclubs.com today to get started renting a locker.

Friendly Club Reminders

  • The Adult Pool Deck, Hot Tub, as well as the Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms are for members/guests ages 16 and above. For members under the age of 16, our Family Pool, Family Changing Room, and Boys/Girls Locker Rooms are available for use.
  • Fitness Equipment and Space Reminder: members under the age of 13 are not permitted on the fitness equipment or in our fitness spaces. Members ages 13 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult or go through a fitness certification by one of our personal trainers.

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.

Kidding Around
Fresh from the glow of beachfront yoga, Marissa heads back to the mat in this month’s Marissa Tries. This time, she’s joined by furry friends named Doc and Gizmo. Bends and lunges take on a new dimension when paired with the prancing and pawing of little hooves. Yes, it’s goat yoga! Sweet baby goats bring animal magnetism to the studio in this special class held at select locations. They’re so cute, it could be tough to say good baaaaa. See the video 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:
  • Lifeguards and Swim Instructors
  • Tennis and Squash Pros
  • Operations Associates
  • Camp Counselors

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 hereIf you’re interested in being a Facility/Maintenance Tech or Hospitality Desk Associate, please contact Rachael at rachael.chadbourne@bayclubs.com. And stop by the Clubs this spring as we host Job Fairs! Our South Bay Job Fairs will be held at Bay Club Courtside on Wednesday, April 20, from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm and Saturday, May 14 from 10:00 am-2:00 pm, and at Bay Club Santa Clara on 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!)

To stay connected to even more Courtside and Boulder Ridge happenings, join our Facebook group. (We also have a Facebook group specifically for Kids Programming!) Thank you for your membership!

Sincerely,

Robyn Van DerLuit
Senior Vice President
San Jose Campus