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Mon 8 Mar 2010
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Curves of Issaquah is encouraging women in the area to show their philanthropic strength by participating in the annual Curves Food Drive. And, even though donating food to families in need is its own reward, the club is offering compelling incentives for potential members who participate.
From March 1 to 31, Curves of Issaquah will collect non-perishable items for food banks in the local area. The goal, according to Norma Stephens, owner of Curves of Issaquah, is for the community to come together to help families in need. “At the core of our business is the message that women are stronger when they rally together, and that is the point we hope to bring home with our food drive,” said Stephens. “We want to show our community just how powerful the generosity of our members can be.”
According to Stephens, non-members who donate a bag of groceries between March 8 and 20 can join Curves for free. Curves will waive the Service Fee to join. Stephens says that as part of this effort, Curves of Issaquah will be participating in a company-wide contest for the most food drive donations collected by Curves locations across the nation. Winners will receive one of several cash prizes to be donated to their local food bank. Each year, Curves locations collectively donate millions of pounds of food to feed the hungry.
“We hope women in the Issaquah and Eastside area will come together and participate in this initiative,” added Stephens. “Even if you are not thinking about joining a gym, you can still drop off your donations. There are so many families right here in our own community who need our help.”
For more information about Curves of Issaquah, located at 1091 NE High St in the Issaquah Highlands, and the Curves Food Drive, contact Norma Stephens at 425-392-2330 or curvesofissaquah@ihmail.com.
Thu 4 Feb 2010
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The year’s most romantic holiday is right around the corner in Issaquah Highlands. This special day isn’t just about romance, though. Valentine’s Day is a chance to show people you care and to spend time with friends and loved ones.
This Valentine’s Day, don’t get caught unprepared. Make 2010 your year to avoid the crack of dawn emergency runs to the store for a card and makeshift gift. It’s a new year and one resolution we can make is to say “no thanks” to the last-minute remainder bouquets and re-gifted boxes of chocolates. Guilty parties – you know who you are.
Here in Issaquah Highlands, it’s easy to plan ahead to make Valentine’s Day special. Our restaurants and retailers have many options for celebrating Valentine’s Day in style: Agave Cocina & Tequilas is offering a special promotion on Valentine’s Day. With the purchase of an appetizer and two entrees, dessert will be on the house. And, it’s no everyday dessert. The special “San Valentin” dessert will be available only on Valentine’s Day. The “San Valentin” features coconut-almond deep fried ice cream, surrounded by Bavarian cream filled churros… delicious! You can make reservations by calling 425-369-8900.
If you’re looking for something fun to do with the whole family on Valentine’s Day, look no further than Zeeks Pizza. Zeeks will have heart shaped pizzas, fun decorations, drink specials for the adults, and a make-your own sundae bar for the kids. They will have two seatings: the first at 5 p.m. and the second at 6:30 p.m. You can make reservations by calling 425-392-3507.
At Sip, you can enjoy a wonderful three course Valentine’s Day menu available for $50 on the 14th, as well as their regular menu. Sip is also presenting their Valentine Extravaganza: a contest for one lucky winner and their sweetheart to enjoy a spectacular Valentine’s.
You can visit any location to enter. The promotion ends February 7th. One lucky winner will receive:
• A Romantic Dinner for two at Sip Seattle on February 13th. Dine at the best table with the best view and savor a special chef’s choice sensation.
• SIP will pay your cab fare and send you over to the swanky Hotel Max for an overnight stay. Enjoy a chic and stylish room, and your specially selected complimentary bottle of wine. Check in at 4:00 pm, with free parking. Sleep in and take advantage of the 1:00 late checkout time.
• On February 14th, head off to The 5th Avenue Theatre to see the 1:30 performance of the romantic Lincoln Center production of South Pacific, winner of 7 Tony Awards.
More information visit www.siprestaurant.com.
For those of you who would like to give your sweetheart a day of relaxation and beauty, Sorella Salon & Spa is a terrific option. Consider a gift certificate, or treat your sweetheart to the Valentine’s Day special package for $95 (save $35). Included in the Valentine’s package are a maintenance facial, maintenance massage, and deep conditioning treatment and style. For more information, call 425-392-9299.
If your sweetheart is looking for a gift that will outlast flowers or candy, Curves is the place to go. Regular exercise is proven to have long-lasting benefits for health. At Curves, all it takes is their 30-minute circuit three times a week. It works every major muscle group, strengthens heart-health and burns up to 500 calories each workout. Gift certificates are available and now through February 27th, you will get 30 days free (restrictions apply). More information is available at www.curves.com.
Depending on the weather, a Valentine’s Day walk or hike in Issaquah Highlands is also a great option. Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday, which could be a nice day for exploring the trails. You can find a map of all the parks and trails here: http://issaquahhighlands.com/parks_trails.php. However you choose to spend Valentine’s Day this year, we hope it’s a special one here in Issaquah Highlands. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Sun 15 Nov 2009
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Local women’s fitness center supports American Cancer Society and Breast Cancer Awareness. During the month of October, Curves of Issaquah participated in Breast Cancer Awareness fund raising to benefit American Cancer Society and Breast Cancer Awareness.
Staff and members together collected $1,793 for American Cancer Society and Breast Cancer Awareness by conducting a Recipe Contest, Silent Auction and Raffle at their 2nd Annual “Girls Get Together” fundraiser. Curves members participated in this worthwhile event by preparing their savory delights for competition. We would like to thank our neighbors who donated gift certificates, products and services for the Silent Auction and Raffle. The generous donations we received from over 20 Issaquah businesses made it possible to exceed our goal and raise the $1,793! “We are happy to be part of something that impacts our local communities so profoundly,” said Norma Stephens, the owner of the Issaquah club. “Breast cancer will touch all of us at some point and it’s up to each of us to work hard to end it.” Breast cancer is a significant cause of cancer death in women worldwide. To help fight this battle, Curves stresses that a healthy diet, regular exercise, monthly breast self-exams and yearly mammograms together are essential in breast cancer prevention. And every year, the company receives several letters
from women who state that a breast self exam or a mammogram saved their lives. “These letters are incredibly touching and motivating,” said Stephens. “To know that we have played a part in saving lives is amazing.” For more information about Curves visit www.curves.com.
Sun 9 Aug 2009
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In Washington state, over 16,000 children go through the foster care system each year. Summer camp is unavailable to most of these children, as there is a limited availability of funds in the social services sector for non-essential enrichment programs.
RFKC is a 5-day overnight camp filled with success-oriented activities to provide a positive environment and future for abused foster children of ages 7-11. The Issaquah chapter of RFKC impacts at least 40 students each year as the staff raises their own funds for each child. In just five days, volunteers host a myriad of activities like covered wagon rides, woodworking, field games, hiking, and arts and crafts. Some of the childrens favorite activities include swimming, climbing the rock wall, bike riding and jumping on the big bouncy inflatable. All activities are specially designed to help the foster children experience success and to feel loved. “We want to make them feel like a kid,” says Emmett.
RFKC started in California and in 1998, Emmett created the Issaquah chapter of RFKC, impacting more than 450 children over the years. The Issaquah chapter is one of 164 camps located across the country. There are also 19 camps internationally. Emmett and his daughter, Heather Gehrke, are the only two volunteers who have been to all 11 camps since it started in Issaquah. Not only does the program provide camp speakers, take-home prizes and presents, and delicious meals, but RFKC also hosts A Birthday Party for all the Campers. Most of the children have never celebrated their birthday, so during this event, each child gets to celebrate their special day through games, presents, and of course, cake. “At RFKC, they feel safe, loved, special… and this week of positive memories can last them a lifetime,” said Emmet.
When Emmett was a camp counselor at RFKC, there was a boy crying at the campfire as the campers where talking about positive things. As he and the boy were walking back to the cabin the boy told Emmett “I was crying because I know you love me.” These children who have been outcast and hurt, feel better because they know people like Emmett, volunteer with no benefit of their own. As Emmett has worked with these children, he comments that it has, “opened my eyes to how blessed I am, to how many hurting people there are in the world, and to want to make a difference.”
So, why is this camp called Royal Family Kids’ Camp anyway? The campers have been abused, neglected, and unloved; RFKC aims to make them feel important and treats them like royalty. Instead of driving the children to camp on a yellow school bus, a top-notch starline cruise bus pimps their ride.
This year’s 11th annual camp took place in western Washington, July 6-10, as 70 trained and compassionate volunteers supported 62 foster children from across King County. Of the volunteers who made sure RFKC could happen, Raechelle Rodriguez, a resident of the Highlands, shares her experience as the Child Placement Coordinator for RFKC. Rodriguez works with Little Wishes, a program by Treehouse that provides summer camp funding for foster families and coordinates the necessary paper work for foster children to attend the camp. Emmett and Rodriguez both agree that volunteering for RFKC “touches your life as much as it does the kids.” Rodriquez comments, “that’s the best part about it; being able to step away from your life for a short time to realize how blessed you are and show love [to the campers].”
Rodriguez is also the co-owner of the Highlands Curves, and eagerly shares how members of Curves always support RFKC by donating clothes, supporting the camp financially, and simply being an encouragement. Rodriguez believes it is a monumental experience to work with the children, “there’s so much that happens in [the campers] in 5 days, anybody who sees it walks away witnessing a miracle.”
You Can Help
It costs $35,000 every year to host Royal Family Kids’ Camp in Issaquah and it costs $500 to send one foster child to camp. If you would like to help raise funds, RFKC will be hosting their first annual fund-raising event for Foster
Children in King Co. through the 5K Fun Run on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Marymoor Park. The run begins at 8:00AM and the walk begins at 8:15AM. The cost is $30 and on-leash dogs, strollers, joggers, walkers, and runners are all welcomed. To register or to learn more about the event, please visit www.fosterkids5k.org. You can also sponsor a child by donating online at www.rfkcissaquah.org. For more information on the whole RFKC program, please visit www.rfkc.org.
Sat 8 Aug 2009
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Recently, while visiting Norma and Raechelle, the mother/daughter owners of Curves, it was interesting to learn they have gone “high-tech” and “Go for Green” which is a perfect match in our community. We asked the ladies for
an update to share with the community so you can learn more about this business. Through the High Street Association Merchant’s Committee, we will continue to feature “Issaquah Highlands Retail News”.
Smart Workout Ahead of the Curve
Imagine having the world’s most advanced fitness coach at your disposal. This coach customizes workouts based on your body structure and endurance and adjusts each exercise machine’s intensity based on your recent progression. It monitors your energy level and range of motion continuously to ensure you are achieving your personal potential. Then the coach automatically computes your workout data to produce a progress report, including the number of calories you burned and 3-D anatomical diagrams to show which muscles you’ve worked and how successfully.
This is exactly the role of the CurvesSmart™ personal coaching system, a new technology pioneered by Curves and powered by MyTrak that offers a custom, individually tailored workout, moment to moment feedback and progress
reports to keep members motivated while they work out. Curves of Issaquah is pleased to offer its members this revolutionary equipment upgrade.
After a member’s personalized profile is determined by a Curves staff member, the member is issued a CurvesSmart ID Tag. The tag is electronically recognized by the monitor at each station, automatically retrieving the member’s
profile to determine the specifications for her workout.
The monitor indicates: whether her heart rate is in the target range; whether the member is achieving her target intensity level; the range of motion for each repetition; and the number of repetitions. If the woman is exercising
correctly, all indicators on the monitor will be green. Members are enthusiastically encouraged to “Go for Green!” Following the workout, the system produces a progress report which allows the member to see, instantly and in quantifiable terms, her strengths and weaknesses.
“The CurvesSmart technology offers women the benefits of a highly skilled personal trainer without the expense,” said Norma. “It’s the world’s most advanced fitness training system. We expect our members to be thrilled with how this amazing workout will help them achieve their goals even faster.” Curves of Issaquah is taking new appointments to get started on the CurvesSmart workout on a first come, first served basis. For more information, please call 425-392-2330 or visit the Issaquah Highlands facility at 1091 NE High Street.
About Curves
Curves works every major muscle group with strength training, cardio and stretching in every 30 minute workout. And now there’s CurvesComplete.com: an online diet and fitness solution based on founder Gary Heavin’s New
York Times bestselling book Curves, Permanent Results Without Permanent Dieting, and the results of an ongoing university study. Heavin and his wife Diane are considered the innovators of the express fitness phenomenon that
has made exercise available to more than four million women worldwide. With more than 10,000 locations in dozens of countries, Curves is the world’s largest fitness franchise. For more information, please visit: www.curves.com or www.curvescomplete.com.
