SAVE THE DATE

SAVE THE DATE

CURVES BETHESDA
HOLIDAY PARTY

DECEMBER 10, 2009
7:00 P.M.
@CURVES BETHESDA

Curves/Avon Connection

CURVES BETHESDA IS NOW PART OF THE CURVES/AVON CONNECTION

Elvi Moore, owner of Curves Bethesda is proud to announce that she and the Curves staff will now be selling the Curves/Avon products as well as Avon cosmetic and other products. Here is why:

***DID YOU KNOW… THAT AVON IS THE LARGEST CORPORATE SUPPORTER OF THE BREAST CANCER CAUSE with programs in 50 countries that advance access to care and find a cure , with special focus on underserved communities?

***DID YOU KNOW…THAT AVON’S SPEAK OUT AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CAMPAIGN, created in 2004, raises both money and awareness of this important public health issue and is expanding around the world?

***DID YOU KNOW…THAT AVON ALSO RESPONDS QUICKLY AND EFFICIENTLY TO NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCIES AND NATURAL DISASTERS, funding relief programs that provide vital services and support of victims?

The Curves/Avon products are great! When you order something from Avon, you pay when you receive the items ordered. There is also a return policy – if for some reason you do not like what you receive, the item can be returned, no questions asked.

PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT THE AVON BROCHURE #19 IN THE CHANGING ROOM – I WILL BE PLACING THE ORDERS BY NOON ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10. THERE ARE SOME MARVELOUS CURVES ITEMS THERE, AND LOTS OF AVON PRODUCTS TO TRY…

Back to Curves

Back to School and Back to Curves!

We hope you had a great summer and are ready to workout!

There are many new happenings at Curves, including new hours, new activities, and new decor.

New Hours
Monday & Wednesday: 6:45 a.m.-2:00 p.m. & 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday: 6:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Friday: 6:45 a.m.-2:00 p.m. & 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
1st & 3rd Sundays: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (2nd & 4th at Expo Curves by Montgomery Mall)
As always, remember to arrive 30 minutes prior to closing.

New Activities
*"Yoga for Creaky Bones"
Starts: Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Time: 2:45-3:45 p.m.
How long: 5-weeks
Cost: $60 due the first day
Sign-up at Curves Bethesda!
*A new challenge soon to be announced
*More to be announced!

New Decor
*A new circuit
*A new bathroom look thanks to Kathy

So join us at Curves Bethesda to see everything that's happening!

Libby's Black Bean Salsa

Thanks to Curves Bethesda member Libby E. for sharing this!

Libby's Black Bean Salsa:

(Serves 8)

(Picture Credit: www.dietreceipes.com)

2 cans of black beans

1 can of corn (drained)

1/2 red onion (chopped)

1 red pepper (chopped)

3 cloves of garlic (minced)

1/2 cup of parsley (chopped)

1/2 cup of cilantro (chopped)

1 1/2 tsp. of cumin

1/3 cup of lime juice

1/4 cup of olive oil

1/2 tsp. of salt

1 tsp. of pepper

Mix together

Serve with tortillas or tortilla chips

Keeps in the refrigerator for 1 week

Nutritional value of one serving of salsa only

(an 8th of the total amount/approx. values):

Calories: 91

Fat: 7

Sodium:22.5

Carbohydrates: 12.5

Fiber: 1

Protein: 2

WW Value: 2

September News

August 21, 2009

Dear Members,

Thank you all for your support during our ‘tumultuous’ month of July. Your words of encouragement and enthusiasm when the decision was made to keep our Curves open were most appreciated. And, the wonderful happy faces and joyous celebration at our party on August 12^th made all the efforts to keep our Curves open worthwhile! (If you haven’t yet seen those marvelous photographs from the party taken by member Marcy Forrest, please ask the staff to show these to you on the CurvesSmart computer.)

Many of you wrote suggestions for making our Curves more vibrant for which the staff and I are grateful. You clearly want our Curves to succeed, and many of your suggestions are going to be implemented this fall. Some of these are:

*Longer Hours – as you have already read in my previous letter, we will be open from 6:45am to 2pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; and 6:45am to 12noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The evening hours will be 4pm to 8pm, except on Fridays when we close at 7pm. Saturdays will remain the same: 8am to 1pm. AND, the big news is that we will be open the first and third Sundays each month. Curves Expo near Montgomery Mall will alternate Sundays with us, so they will be open 2^nd and 4^th Sundays. Those of you who wish to work out on Sundays can do so here in Bethesda and also at Curves Expo. Sunday hours will be from 10am to 1pm. We will keep these hours until December, and re-evaluate at that time whether to continue this schedule or make some changes.

*Classes – once a month we will offer the following classes: Stretch class taught by Elvi Moore; Refresh Your Work-outs taught by Kathy McGuire; Abs Workout taught by Morgan Hogarth (she is getting her personal training certification shortly). AND, a free monthly weight management class. A schedule of these classes will be posted on the bulletin board soon.

*Machines – Our resident ‘engineer’ Kathy and her assistant, Morgan have made a commitment to service the machines every six weeks. You may have already noticed that the machines are tighter and giving you a better work-out since Kathy and Morgan have serviced them. Additionally, new hydraulics are on order for the glute squat and hip abductor/adductor machines.

*Chair Massage – We are going to experiment with having a massage therapist come once a week for a couple of hours to give ten minute upper back massages. There will be a nominal fee for this, and you will have to sign up. More on this later when we confirm the day of the week and hours as well as fees with the therapist.

*Art and Crafts Fair – We have so many artists among our members that we think it would be great to schedule a Fair at our Curves (or out on the Plaza if we can get permission from the landlord) sometime in early November in time for holiday gift buying. So, start thinking about what you would like to show and sell! We might even consider giving a percentage of the sales to a charity.

*PARTY! - Because we had so much fun at the party on August 12^th, it was decided that we should have another one in December around the holiday season. We will schedule one weeks ahead of time so we can all mark the date on our calendars.

There is obviously lots to be done to get our membership up this fall. While we are working on a number of promotional projects, we all know that the best source of new members is from current members. We need your buddy referrals!!! Please give us names and telephone numbers of your friends who would benefit from the Curves work-out and we will do the rest. We will contact them and invite them to come for a free week. Any member who brings in a friend who signs up, will receive a t-shirt; a member who brings in two friends who sign up will receive a free month!

Again, thank you for your support, and most of all, your friendship and good cheer. Let’s make OUR Curves Bethesda an exciting place to be!

Elvi Moore, Owner, Curves Bethesda

Healthy Recipe of the Week: Balsamic Berry Parfait

Courtesy of: The Washington Post Online

http://projects.washingtonpost.com/recipes/2009/06/03/balsamic-berry-parfait/

The elements of this dessert look great as a tall, layered parfait, which should be assembled just before serving.

MAKE AHEAD: The ricotta cream can be prepared and refrigerated up to 2 days in advance. The sliced fruit can be prepared a few hours in advance.

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:
*1 cup part-skim ricotta
*Finely grated zest of 1 lemon (loosely packed tablespoon)
*1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
*1 pound freshly washed berries yielding 3 cups; stemmed and cut as appropriate
*1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
*Leaves from 2 stems of basil, chopped (2 tablespoons loosely packed)

Directions:

Combine the ricotta, lemon zest and sugar in a medium bowl; mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Combine the berries and balsamic vinegar in a medium bowl, tossing to coat evenly. Let them sit for 15 minutes, then add the basil and toss to incorporate.

Have four glass dishes or parfait glasses ready. Working with one-quarter of the fruit and 1/4 cup of the ricotta mixture, assemble the first parfait by creating a layer of berries, then adding a heaping tablespoon of the ricotta mixture, another layer of berries, another heaping tablespoon of the ricotta mixture and another layer of berries. Top with a spoonful of the ricotta mixture; garnish with some of the reserved berries.

Fill the remaining 3 portions, following the same order of layers and using all the remaining ingredients. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):
Calories: 154
Total Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 19mg
Sodium: 78mg
Total Carbs: 20g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 13g
Protein: 8g

NEW 6-WEEK CHALLENGE: BECOME A CURVACEOUS CUTIE

Are you ready to get fitter, leaner, and healthier this summer?

The goals of this challenge are:
~Workout 3 times a week*
~Lower your BMI (or maintain your BMI if 25 or lower)
~Pick one more goal:
*Drink 6 glasses of water a day (8 if you’re able)
*Keep a food diary
*Walk, bike, swim, use home equipment twice a week
*No wine on weekdays
*Limit soda intake (or do not drink any soda)
*Limit desserts
*Workout at Curves 4 times a week
*Weigh yourself everyday

STARTS: June 15, 2009 (make sure to weigh-in prior to the challenge)
ENDS: July 31, 2009 (make sure to weigh-in your third day this week)

*If you go out of town and there are no Curves in your area, discuss with your friendly Curves staff member other alternatives.

And here is your goody for reading this blog: Tell your friendly Curves staff member (starting the week of the 15th) the phrase, summer fit, and you will get a free pass if you happen to miss one day of working out.