UPDATE FROM OUR GENERAL MANAGER

Dear Hills Members, 

I have to give a shout out and a huge thank you to Andrew Butcher and his crew at Sierra Nevada Sealcoating & Asphalt ( https://sierranevadasealcoating.com/ ) for the professionalism, efficiency, and execution of our Parking Lot project. Not only were they able to knock out the job in one week (five days to be exact) as scheduled, but the end result looks fantastic! Since we reopened both of the lots, the outpouring of compliments and praise from our members has been unanimously positive. I also wanted to thank all of you for your patience and understanding as well as your willingness to adjust your normal routines to ensure we still had enough parking for everyone while parts of both the Upper or Lower lots were temporarily closed. The smooth pavement should feel much better on your vehicle's tires…now if we can only get the same treatment on our local roads! 🙂

In case you haven't noticed, we reinstalled the cabana covers, moved the outdoor gym equipment out of Cabanas 2 & 3 and added new lounge furniture. There are now eight "reservable" cabanas available for two-hour blocks of time. We are aware of the high demand of the cabanas on warm weather days, so hopefully this will give more members an opportunity to take advantage of this popular club amenity. For those of you who still prefer to workout outside, outdoor gym equipment remains available for use in the elevated Cabana #1.

The club is looking great and we are preparing for the beginning of another wonderful summer here. Wishing everyone a Happy Memorial Day, and, of course, to all the mothers out there, thank you for all you do and Happy Mother's Day!!!

-Nick

May 3, 6-8pm: Tennis Night at The Hills! register here!
May 13, 6-7pm: Free Beginner/Novice Tennis Clinic, register here!
May 13, 7-8pm: Free Intermediate/Advanced Tennis Clinic, register here!
Weekdays 11am-1pm: Pickleball on the basketball court (no experience required, all are welcome!)

Artist Spotlight: "Familia" by Jeff Bince-Quezeda

Jeff Bince-Quezada is our newest featured artist in The Hills lobby. This series, titled "Familia," pays tribute to Jeff's diverse and large family. In each digital illustration, he blends reality with imagination and transforms portraits into caricatures while capturing the essence of loved ones with a touch of whimsy and charm.

Jeff joined The Hills a few months ago with his husband, Kevin and 20-month-old son, Parker.  When he isn't drawing on his iPad, Jeff can be found playing pickleball or chasing Parker around the lawn. 

More information can be found in the lobby about Jeff's inspiration and work.

If you would like to show your work in The Hills lobby, please email [email protected]. 

HIIT is a Hit!

The number of members participating in early morning HIIT is steadily growing, and we are receiving lots of positive feedback. In case you missed it, here are the latest classes added to the group exercise schedule: 

Wednesdays, 6:15-7am
HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) 
 A 45-minute session that alternates between short bursts of intense cardio followed by low-impact recovery. Tori approaches this class with the goal of improving cardiovascular endurance through core power and explosiveness. It is a fun, fast-paced class, leaving you ready to take on Thursday's challenge.

Thursdays, 6:15-7:10am 
HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) 
Thursday's program centers on rounds of strength training; focusing on using heavier weights for muscle building.

We recommend only experienced exercisers join both classes each week. Beginners should choose one class each week, alternating, and adding low-intensity cardio on off days. With regular exercise, you will eventually be ready to graduate to both weekly classes.

For those members not ready to exercise in the early morning, we have added an evening Body Sculpt class on Thursday nights with Danielle. Some of our other new offerings include a Dance 360 class at 9am and Spin/Core at 10am, both on Fridays. Check out the schedule for all of our Group Fitness offerings. 

May GROUP EX SCHEDULE

Looking forward to seeing you in one (or many) of our classes!
- Angelique Pine, Group Exercise Director, [email protected]

Get Strong with Our Peak Fit Classes 

It's hard to believe that May is already upon us. Although April gave us a "mixed bag" of weather, the coming of May almost guarantees consistent warmer temperatures, and more ways to move our bodies outdoors. We are so lucky to live in one of the most beautiful places on Earth, and have endless options to get out and move! Whether you enjoy biking, hiking or rock climbing (just to name a few), your body will benefit by supplementing these activities with one of our Peak Fit classes.These small group training (SGT) classes all take place in our Peak Fit studio. We welcome members to try their first Peak Fit class for free, so you've got nothing to lose!

Mondays, 11am All About Strength with Sara
This beginner class focuses on strength building, using your body weight, the TRX and other equipment we have in the Peak Fit studio.

Wednesdays, 9am Spring TRX Conditioning with Tori 
This class is great for both beginners or experienced members on TRX who are looking to improve their muscle imbalances, mobility and overall endurance. 

Thursdays, 12pm Strength and Stability with Danielle
This class integrates strength, balance and flexibility movements utilizing TRX straps, kettlebells and other fun pieces of equipment. Getting you stronger for whatever you're looking to achieve.

Our SGT classes are constantly changing and evolving—and they're fun! Keeping the group to an 8-person max allows the certified instructor to build a connection with each member while also giving proper attention to each participant's safety, form, and alignment. Small group training has been shown to increase camaraderie, accountability, and success for individuals in the group. 

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for our classes in order to participate. We require a minimum of 3-4 participants per class. You can unregister online, up to 24 hours prior to the start of class. We're offering a 10 class package at $180 and your drop in fee is $20 per class. Please reach out to me with any questions. 

If the timing of these classes don't fit with your schedule, you can always book a few personal training sessions with one of our amazing, knowledgeable trainers (pricing listed below). 

We look forward to helping you reach your fitness goals! 
-Danielle Marchetti, Hills Interim Fitness Coordinator, [email protected]

Get Fit with a Personal Trainer

To freshen up your workout with a personal training session or to book your complimentary fitness orientation, email any of our certified personal trainers. We're here for you: 

Jeff Allen, [email protected]
Danielle Marchetti, [email protected]
Angelique Pine, [email protected]

Happy May from The Hills Pilates & Wellness Studio!

Ballet, ballet, ballet!!

This month we want to feature our talented Hills Ballet Dancers and teacher, Lawrence Chen. 
Our Ballet Group is getting ready for their recital on Monday, May 6, at 3:45pm, performing the Bluebird Pas de Deux from Sleeping Beauty. Please feel free to peek in and see what they learned this Spring semester! We are also planning a summer camp/session for new and returning dancers. Please contact us at [email protected] for more info if you have a young dancer interested in joining the camp.
And don't miss the final performance of the Oakland Ballet Company, Lustig Live, Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4, set to live music and featuring our own Lawrence Chen in one of the lead roles. Hills members enjoy a 20% discount. See pic above for more info and to purchase tickets.
Our Fall Ballet Semester will begin on Monday, September 9. 

In Good Health,
-Therese, Barbara, Lawrence, Anne, Colleen, Elizabeth and Carolyn

Hills Reformer Pilates Program

The Hills Pilates Studio reformer classes are very popular, in fact many of our classes are waitlisted. We are thrilled that so many members have discovered Pilates and its benefits. 
You find our schedule here: PILATES STUDIO SCHEDULE MAY 2024
Are you interested in trying Pilates on the reformer? 
Contact our studio to get started today: [email protected]

Book classes here and on the Hills app:https://cachstc.clubautomation.com/

Pilates Studio Policies

Our Pilates studio policies are developed with everyone's safety and benefit in mind:PILATES STUDIO POLICIES.docx

Get news, updates, and inspiration for Pilates through our Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/hillspilatesandwellness/

Lifeguards Return This Month

Later this month, lifeguards will be on duty enforcing rules to help manage safety of the pool deck. You can view the Lifeguard schedule here. We expect all members and guests to follow policies. For those needing a refresher, you can view the pool policies here.

Swim Lessons Teach Kids to be "Pool Safe" 

If you are interested in swim lessons for yourself or for your child(ren), we offer both private and semi-private lessons for all ages. To request a swim lesson, please email an instructor directly. Be sure to include the age and skill level of the swimmer and the times/dates that work best for you. The more flexible you are the more likely an instructor will have a spot available. Please be aware that instructors may only respond if they have availability. Learn more about our offerings here! 

Weekly Group Swim Lessons Offered This Summer  

We are excited to be offering afternoon group swim lessons this summer for intermediate swimmers. Each session will be one week in length and meet five days a week.  Members: $95/week  Non-Members $115/week (New Non-Hills Members must complete this non-member agreement form prior to enrolling). Register here!

Minnows Learn freestyle stroke technique with side breathing. Introduction to swimming on back, deep water swimming and kneeling dives. Requirements: Must be able to swim 15 yards unassisted and tread water for 30 seconds.  Children 4–7 years.  3-3:30pm

Guppies Focus on freestyle side breathing and backstroke technique. Breaststroke and butterfly kick is introduced.  Requirements: Must be able to swim 25 yards unassisted and tread water for 45 seconds.  Children 5–8.  3:30-4pm

Jr Lifeguard Camp Teaches Lifesaving Skills

There are still open spots for our Jr Lifeguard Camp! This program is designed as a community-based water safety program for 10–15 year olds. Along with water safety activities the junior guards engage in CPR and First Aid training. Our goal is to set a foundation for good work skills, responsibilities, skill development, competition, and leadership skills with all participants.

The weeklong camp includes 30-minute daily fitness/workouts, lectures, demonstrations, and team building activities. An additional two hours per week of volunteering may be required by each Jr. guard. Course Prerequisite: 50 yards of freestyle or breaststroke. Retrieve a 10-lb. brick from a depth of 12 feet. Swim underwater 15 feet.

Lunch/Snacks are not provided.
Time: 9am-2pm daily
Two Sessions Available: June 10-14 & July 15-19
Members $405, Non-Hills Members $445
Register here!

Start Your Morning with Aqua Fitness

We offer aqua fitness 4 days a week from 9-10am; the workouts vary, and best of all they are included with your membership. Join the class for a fun, low-impact workout that will help you get stronger. Using the natural resistance of water, our aqua fitness classes allow you to build muscle and increase cardiovascular fitness without putting extra stress on your joints. It's also a great cross training exercise. If you haven't yet given it a try, grab a friend and come up to the club for a morning aqua fitness class!

These "water" workouts are typically a fun and social atmosphere and are for all levels of physical ability. Participants will use flotation belts, noodles, styrofoam barbells and more to perform a variety of motions including water walking/running, abdominal work and toning exercises. Our aqua fitness classes are well attended and therefore we kindly ask that you register in advance if you plan on participating.

Swing Into Action with Our Tennis Program <

Notable Summer Tennis Dates:
5/3  Tennis Night at The Hills
5/28 Summer Tennis Season begins
6/15 Summer In-House Match-Play begins

Non-members are welcome to join our clinic program for an additional $20 non-member registration fee per session, please email Coach Sydney to register as a non-member. 

Members who are concurrently registered for Kids Camp at The Hills and Tennis Camp will receive a 10% discount on tennis registration BY REQUEST - send an email to Coach Sydney.

Summer Session Dates 2024:

Weekly Schedule at a glance:

* prices listed below

Junior Clinics (6 players per class)
Little Stars ages 6&7: Monday-Thursday, 12:30-1:30pm for $160 per week
Rising Stars ages 8-11: Monday-Thursday, 10am - 12pm for $250 per week
Supernovas ages 12-17: Monday-Thursday, 2-4pm for $250 per week

Adult Clinics (6 players per class)
Adult Beginning: Sundays, 12:15-1:15pm for $50 per session
Adult Intermediate: Sundays, 1:30-3pm for $60 per session

Free Clinic for MEMBERS ONLY - Parent/Child activity session
Mini Stars: Sundays, 11:30am-12pm

All Summer Package
The 'All Summer' package is available for all clinics and is a chance to sign up for the entire 10-week summer session at a 10% discount! 

Private Lessons Available with Coach Sydney
Private lessons are available by request. Non-members must attend at least 1 clinic session to be eligible to book private lessons. Contact Coach Sydney to schedule [email protected]
Private (1 player): $100/hour
Semi-Private (2 players): $70/hour/player
Small Group (3+ players): $50/hour/player
*non-members will be charged an additional $10 for private, semi, and small group lessons

In-House Match Play
If you are looking to meet new players and spend more time on court, Sign-up for The Hills In-House Match Play League! This program gives members an opportunity to have coordinated match play at The Hills Club. While this program is competition based, each match is meant to be friendly and played in good-spirit. Sportsmanship and courtesy are regarded above all else in this league.

Get Out and Play!

Our sport court is reserved exclusively for pickleball from 11am to 1pm on weekdays. If this block of time doesn't work with your schedule, you are welcome to book a 1-hour reservation per membership per day. If you don't have your own equipment, you can ask the front desk staff for the pickleball bag (complete with paddles and balls) and/or basketballs. 

Just outside of our enclosed court, we have 2 ping pong (or table tennis) tables. The front desk also has paddles and balls for members to borrow. All three of these activities are a great excuse to get out and play! All we ask is that you kindly return any borrowed equipment to the front desk when you are finished playing. 

Kids Strengthen Both Mind & Body with Tae Kwon Do

Looking for a new activity for your child that will focus on both body and mind? Sign him/her up for our popular Tae Kwon Do classes! This is a year-round program, led by Sensei Jeff, is for kids ages 5-17. Each session involves kicking, punching and self defense, but most of all, he encourages the kids to have fun. Students will learn the five tenets which include Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control and Indomitable Spirit. The goal of the program is to instill confidence, teach respect, and focus on raising self esteem. There are currently 12 students enrolled, ranging in age from 5-13. Register your child/children today!

Tuesdays & Thursdays
3:30–4:45pm Beginner
6–7:15pm Advanced

Members: $95 per month
Non-members: $110 per month

For more information or to register your child for Tae Kwon Do, please contact Jeff directly via email or by calling 510-339-0234 x118.

Summer Camp Kicks Off May 28th!

Do your kids have non-member friends that want to join them at our summer camp? Weeks 1, 2 and 9 are sold out, but spots remain in the other weeks. Non-members are welcome to register for all but Week 10, and cost for non-members is $610/week. 

We offer FULL day summer camp, 8:30am-5:30pm, for kids ages 5-12. Campers participate in a variety of activities each day including (but not limited to) swimming, other outdoor sports, hikes, games, arts and crafts and theater. All pool activities will be supervised by a certified lifeguard.

• Week 1: May 28 to May 31 (*no camp on Monday, May 27, Memorial Day*) SOLD OUT
• Week 2: June 3 to June 7 SOLD OUT
• Week 3: June 10 to June 14 SOLD OUT
• Week 4: June 17 to June 21
• Week 5: June 24 to June 28
• Week 6: July 1 to July 5
• Week 7: July 8 to July 12
• Week 8: July 15 to July 19
• Week 9: July 22 to July 26 SOLD OUT
• Week 10: July 29 to August 2
• Week 11: August 5 to August 9

Cost: $510 per week* per camper
*$410 for Week 1 since it will only be a 4-day camp

PLEASE NOTE The 2024 Hills Summer Camp Refund Policy:

• Cancellation by May 15th: 50% refundable
• Cancellation after May 15th: non-refundable
• As long as space allows there is no fee to switch camp weeks

Please email Camp Director Anthony Lum, [email protected] with any questions/concerns.

It's Cabana Season!

The cabana covers have been reinstalled and we are ready for warm weather! Anticipating an increased demand for this amenity on hot days, we removed the fitness equipment from Cabanas 2 & 3, and converted them back to "lounging" cabanas. For those members who enjoy their outdoor workout, Cabana 1 will remain as the designated workout cabana (no reservation required to use the outdoor fitness equipment). 

Reservations for our "lounge" cabanas open at 8am 3 days in advance. For example, on Tuesday morning at 8am, members can log in and book a cabana reservation for Friday. Please be aware of our policy: one 2-hour reservation per membership per day. We kindly ask that members tidy up the cabana at the end of each use.

Celebrate May Employee Birthdays  

Please join us in wishing each of them a happy birthday and thanking them for all of their hard work!

Ann Livingston, 05/07
Robin Rosario, 05/14
Sara Kimball, 05/23
Birgitte Rohrbach, 05/27