JANUARY 2020

The MCCA Private LifeStyle Club for Residents or by Membership

A LifeStyle Destination for Health, Fitness, Racket Sports, Swimming, Boating, Bridge, Discussion Groups, Shows, Parties, Dancing, Just Relaxing and Fine Dining

Without Leaving Los Angeles

4333 Admiralty Way • Marina del Rey, CA 90292 • 310.822.0611 • www.marinacityclub.net

The MCC Restaurant Presents

Prime Rib Night

ThursdayJanuary 30$23.95 10 oz, $26.95 12 oz

* Full menu available

2 for $29.95

Dinner SpecialWednesdays in January

8th, 15th , 22nd & 29th

Choice of Soup or Small Salad

Choice of Two Entreesfor Only $29.95

Reservations: Online at Marinacityclub.net or call 310.578-4915

SAVE THE DATE:Friday, February 14

Valentine’sDinner

Reservations Required

Karaoke Night with DJ Gina

Wednesday, January 15

2 for $29.95

Dinner Special

Thursday, January 24

Pacific Rim Buffet

Buffet Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m.

and ends at 9:30 p.m.$24.95

plus tax and gratuity

MARINA CITY CLUB4333 Admiralty WayMarina del Rey, CA 90292(310) 822-0611www.marinacityclub.net

COA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Louise PescePresidentMark GreenbergVice PresidentLahdan RahmatiTreasurerDonna BryceSecretaryElena MondragonDirector

RESTAURANT CORPORATION BOARD

Lahdan RahmatiInterim Board PresidentDonna BryceSecretaryMark GreenbergDirectorLouise PesceDirector

MARINA CITY CLUB STAFF

Amanda FrancisGeneral ManagerCatriona McCarthyAssistant General Manager

Gene DesrochersDirector of Racquet Clubs

MCC CLUB COUNCIL

Louise PesceMark GreenbergHelen Vignery - Essex Rep

MARINA LIFESTYLE MAGAZINEMarina Lifestyle Magazine is a monthlypublication of the Marina City Club.Editor-in-Chief: Carole BarlinAssistant Editor: Tina Oswald

For editorial information pleasecontact Carole Barlin at 310-822-7900; e mail: CaroleBarlin@aol.com

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Restaurant NewsLouis Estrada

Food & Beverage Director

As we wrap up the holiday season, we hope you will join usin looking forward to all that the new year has to offer.

This month, we have a few special events that we are soexcited to tell you about.

In the meantime, we promise to help you get into theholiday spirit. We have a couple of amazing festivities plannedthis month and some special events that have been in theworks for a while.

First off, Karaoke Night is back on Wednesday the 15th.After you all have had a chance to recover from the holidayfestivities, get ready to jump back into the party spirit and singthe night away with your friends here at Marina City Club.What is your go-to karaoke song? Whether you want to croona romantic ballad or rock out to your favorite Springsteen tune,we know that you have what it takes to bring the house down.

Next up, we will be celebrating Chinese New Year onFriday the 24th with a special Pacific Rim buffet. Enjoy abountiful selection of Asian-inspired dishes that will allow totake a culinary tour of Pacific right here at home.

Finally, we will be hosting our fan-favorite Prime Rib Night onThursday the 30th. Come by to enjoy a premium cut of primerib with all of your favorite sides and fixings, including spicyhorseradish, all-natural au jus, and a loaded baked potato.

For our weeknight specials this month, we will be havingTaco Tuesday every week and our 2 for $29.95 dinners everyWednesday. Happy New Year!

All Your Groceries Available!

• Prepared Foods For Every Meal

• Sky’s Famous Tacos• Pasteries And Coffee• Wine And Spirits• ATM• Catering

Open from 7am-9pmEvery Day!

We Deliver! (424) 353-0295

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Dine & DanceDJ Tossing T and MC J.T.

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Dine & DanceDJ Victor

Early Bird Special5-6:30 pm

Taco Tuesday

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Taco Tuesday

Saturday, January 25 1-3 p.m. Junior Play DaySaturday, February 15 1-4 p.m. “Valentines” Mixed DoublesSaturday, March 7 1-4 p.m. Singles Challenger #1Saturday, March 14 1-4 p.m. Wine & Cheese Social DoublesSaturday, April 4 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. MCC Mixed Double ChampionshipsFriday - Sunda, May 1-2 Weekend La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club Trip Saturday, May 9 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MCC Doubles Championships Prelim.Saturday, May 16 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MCC Doubles Semis and FinalsSaturday, June 13 1-4 p.m. Woodie Doubles Round RobinSaturday, June 27 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Singles Tournament Prelim Round RobinSaturday, July 11 1 p.m. Singles Tournament FinalsSaturday, August 1 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Women’s A/B PotluckFriday, October 2 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Calcutta Auction to Benefit The Venice Boys & Girls Club (Galaxy Room)Saturday - Sunday, October 3-4 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. MCC Calcutta & Grandstand PicnicFriday - Sunday, November 6-8 Weekend Palm Desert TripSaturday, November 14 1-4 p.m. Gerry Ramirez Invitational (USC vs. UCLA)Friday, December 4 7 p.m. Tennis Holiday Party (Galaxy Room)

MCC Tennis Calendar 2020

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By Gene Desrochers,Tennis Director

Another splendidseason of tennis drew

to a close with our annualTennis Holiday Party in thebeautiful Galaxy Room ofthe MCC Restaurant. ChefJesus and Louis set thestage for a memorableevening of food,conversation and dancing,with some speech-makingand tennis awards thrownin for good measure. About100 tennis enthusiasts andtheir significant othersattended the event,making for a lively andcrowded room. Peoplelooked lovely wearingholiday attire and festivesmiles as they entered. Itried to greet everyoneand hopefully succeeded... if I missed you, pleasecall me and let me know. Abrief recap of the awardsare as follows:

Best Dressed:Karen Dixon & Bianca Reindell

Most Improved: Lori Tenan & Jennifer Hubka

Cleverest: Jim Richards & Robert Rudelius

Never-give-up-on-a-shot:Barrett Stuart & Sheelagh Boyd

Sportsmanship: Sean Cook & Joel Fisher

Thank you again to thestaff and members whomake this such a wonderfuland inclusive tennis club.See you in the 2020!

Junior

Play Day

Saturday, January 25

1-3pm

Courts 5 & 6 and

Paddle Tennis Courts

Call 310-578-4949 to enter or email:

gdesrochers@seabreezemgmt.com

$5/Child

2019 TennisHoliday Party

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Please keep these dates in mind as you plan tennis matches in January 2020 to work around thecourt washing schedule.

Courts 1 & 2Thursday, January 2

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Courts 3 & 4Thursday, January 9

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Courts 5 & 6Thursday, January 16

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Court Cleaning

Gerry Ramirez Invitational 2019

T his year’s grudge match between USC & UCLAwas very hard fought. Three of the doubles

matches went the distance, but under pressure theBLUE & GOLD of UCLA shined just a little brightertoday, earning a hard-fought 3-1 victory! Theindividual scores were as follows:

Court #1: Marv Benson / Karen Dixon (UCLA)defeated Carlos Dunkerley / Marva Baumgart (USC)3-6, 6-4, 6-2

Court #2: Mitch Levine / Maureen Hunt (USC)defeated Richard Saunders / Mike Skolnik (UCLA) 6-3, 6-2

Court #4: Wilky Lau / Lahdan Rahmati (UCLA)defeated Marcia Brewer / Karely Deal 6-4, 7-6(4)

Court #5: Jennifer Hubka / Lea Wall (UCLA)defeated Linda Finn / Lonni Cowan 7-6, 4-6, 10-2

The trophy in our trophy case will be embossedwith UCLA as the 2019 champs!

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Susan Stohrer, Fitness Director

Marina Ocean Properties

Marina City Club Sales & LeasingOffice on site in the East Tower Circle

Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. EverydayServing the Marina City Club Home-owners &

Members for more than 25 years on the premises.

www.marinacityproperties.comemccarthy@hotmail.com

EileenMcCarthy

Owner/Broker310-822-8910310-497-9365

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Fitness Class Descriptions & LevelsClass Name Type of Class Class Description Level(s)Abs, etc… Strength, Balance A 30 minute strengthening workout concentrating on 1 2 3 the abdominals and the surrounding core muscles. Cardio & Pilates Cardio, Strength This class offers a little bit of everything. 1 2 Cardio & Sculpt Cardio, Strength, Various cardio and strength moves to focus on your 1 2 3 Balance balance, coordination and overall fitness. Cardio Dance Cardio, Strength Fun cardio dance moves, light weight strength training 1 2 3& Conditioning and a flexibility stretching segment at the end. Chair Class Cardio, Strength, Cardio, strength and flexibility class designed for the 1 2 Flexibility, Balance older participant. Either sitting or standing behind a chair Core Class Strength, Flexibility Mat Pilates and functional core exercises to strengthen 1 2 3 and build endurance of those important muscles. Core Yoga Strength, Flexibility Restorative workout to help loosen the joints of the hips 1 2 3& Pilates and knees, to relax the sacrum, increase spinal mobility Group Cycle Cardio, Strength Indoor cycling classes to test your endurance, 1 2 3 cardiovascular system and leg strength. Mat Pilates Strength, Flexibility Focuses on breathing, posture, flexibility, pelvic 1 2 placement, scapular movement and spinal alignment. Step & Sculpt Cardio, Strength A well-rounded workout consisting of 35 – 45 minutes of 1 2 3 fat burning cardio followed by muscle toning exercises. Stretching Class Flexibility A full hour of stretching to increase flexibility, reduce risk 1 of injury, improve athletic performance and relieve stress. Tai Chi Strength, Balance Enjoy the benefits of Tai Chi with more of an emphasis on 1 2 repetition, balance, breathing and posture Total Body Strength, Flexibility, Muscle training for the whole body. We use a variety of 1 2 3Strength Balance dumbbells, steps and resistive cords and bands. Water Exercise Cardio, Strength Outdoor cardio class held in the West Pool using the 1 2 3 natural resistance of the water for a low impact workout. Vinyasa Yoga Strength, Flexibility, This is a traditional Hatha Yoga class with standing Iyengar 1 2& Meditation Balance triangles and power Vinyasa flows and Sun Salutations. Yoga Strength, Flexibility, Hatha based Yoga promoting balance, flexibility, strength 1 2 Balance and relaxation through various postures, poses and breath. Zumba® Cardio Party-style fitness class which offers you a fun, 1 2 3Zumba Gold® exhilarating and effective way to get and stay in shape.

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Bella Mar Salonis happy to announce that

Therapeutic Massageis now available.

Call 310-305-4009 to book your session.

We are located just down the hall from the Gym.Salon Phone Number:

310-305-4009

Medicare Health Plans + Long Term Care Insurance

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Early BirdSpecials

Monday, Tuesday &Wednesday5-6:30 p.m.

$18.95

plus tax and tip

Dine in OnlyNo Substitutions

Tacos and BurritosTuesdays

Some say Tacos Rule - Some say the Burrito is King...

We say Try Them &Let Us Know!

Chicken, Carnitas, Shrimp, Beef,Fish, Vegetarian

with our fresh greens, sour cream, guacamole,

home-made salsa,pico de gallo, chips.

Friday, January 31Dine & Dance

DJ Tossing T and MC J.T.

Experience this dynamic duo will by way of Top 40s, R&B/Soul, Hip-Hop, Pop,

Classic Rock, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Latin, Jazz, Reggae, and Country