Aspen Club and Spa

Research has confirmed that the benefits of one hour of strength training is possible in only 20 minutes and the newest addition to The Aspen Club is the way to do it. It’s called Vibrogym and it was the world’s first commercial whole body vibration training platform.

The Vibrogym generates vibrations that are transferred from the platform onto the body. Muscles contract and expand 30 to 50 times per second causing numerous benefits such as increased explosive strength, flexibility, bone density, metabolic rate as well as reduction in joint pain and cellulite to name a few.

The private sessions at the Aspen Club are 30 minutes long and can be purchased by session or in packs of 5 or 10. Contact Richard Fantini for more information or to book a session!

This month, The Aspen Club continues to add to its current fitness lineup by bringing White Phéonix Kung Fu to its already expansive programming options.

Although White Phéonix has made its home in Aspen for some time, it will now move its studio to our fitness facility—providing 10 classes a week as well as private lessons. Joel Castillo, only the seventh grand master of the secretive system dating back to the 1600’s, will be teaching private lessons at the club along with five other certified instructors.

White Phéonix’s rapid circular movements of the hands and feet and accompanying rapid snapping strikes are what distinguish it from other traditional martial arts. The system was designed for street confrontation, in which a person’s aim is to dispatch an opponent in the least amount of moves.

A special White Pheonix membership is required to access the classes. Kid’s classes are also available. Please call Erin in membership for rates and availability. (970) 920-5849

As you may remember, back in May we did a Pledge to Be Fit Membership Promotion here at The Aspen Club & Spa. For those of you who do not remember, we basically encouraged our members to pledge a certain number of days that they personally wanted to make it to the gym. Besides the initial required donation, for every day that a member missed, he or she pledged a dollar amount to the charity of his or her choice. The program was 8 weeks long and a huge success!

Through the program, The Aspen Club’s members raised just over $3,200 to give to charities around the valley. Thank you to everyone who participated and donated money to these charities. Hopefully your pledge paid off!

Yes, the summer is over. But the fun is just beginning. Whether you are a local who had a long and work packed summer, or you are a guest taking advantage of a quiet off season, The Aspen Club & Spa is here for you!

From now until November 30th, we are offering a great special in the spa. One person can get 10% off their first service, 20% off two services and 30% off three services. This includes massages, scrubs, facials, body treatments and waxing. Come spend the day with us…for a great deal!

Call 925-8900 for reservations. Mention the special when booking. Some restrictions apply. Offer not good with any other discounts.

When the Noon Groomers signed up for their first Dodgeball Tournament, they probably didn’t think their misfit 80’s costumes would lead them to victory in The Aspen Club’s 2nd Semi-Annual Dodgeball Tournament on Saturday. Not only did they walk away with the title of Best Dodgeball Players in Aspen, they also won for best costume—a complete domination!

The Little Nell’s Five Stars were one dip, dive and dodge away from a trophy, coming in second for the second time in a row. The “stacked” team of athletes from The Aspen Club couldn’t compete. Not only did they not make the finals, they were losers in the loser’s bracket. (But capitalized on their other many talents in the food/beer area of the deck).

The Noon Groomers weren’t the only ones who walked away with a great prize after the kegs were emptied and everyone headed to Cantina. As part of a new texting marketing campaign, self proclaimed “I never win anything” local Olwen Linehan won a year’s membership to The Aspen Club for texting a code the week before. Meanwhile, Kim Moore and Anders Head received a free massage for their texts.

Thanks to everyone who came out to play. It was a great time and the perfect way to spend a sunny off-season Saturday. To everyone who didn’t make it out, remember, “if you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball”—so we will see you next time.

Join for our final Tuesday with Michael event. We are featuring Challenge Aspen Tuesday at 5pm. The Funky Miracles will be providing live music. Chef Clark Church will be providing a great menu, which is listed below. We’ll have a keg of beer and an open bar. It’s going to be a great evening and we would love to have everyone come out and have some fun. It starts at 5pm and goes until 8pm. The kids bouncy castle will be out there for all the little ones as well. Stop in and have some fun with us and support Challenge Aspen.

Tuesday with Michael Menu

Napa Salad

Sweet n Spicy Shrimp

Toasted Almonds, Water Chestnuts, Julienne Carrots,

Sesame Vinaigrette

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Salmon Sliders

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Teriyaki Chicken with Cashews

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Basmati Stir Fry

Snow Peas, Red Peppers, Baby Bok Choy and Shitake Mushrooms

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Local Peach Crisp

And

Chocolate Cake with Ginger Crème Anglaise

Next Trip: October 25th 2008 – November 25th 2008

With gratitude and healing light,
Leah

Give Hope…Change Lives…Neighbor to Neighbor Kick-Off Party

Aspen Valley Medical Foundation invites you to join us to kick off the annual Neighbor to Neighbor campaign.  On Tuesday, August 26 from 5-8pm at the Aspen Club & Spa, ‘Tuesday with Michael’ features Neighbor to Neighbor.  Learn how you or your business can make a difference and support fellow community members through Neighbor to Neighbor.

Enjoy complementary beer and outstanding food created by Chef Clark Church of Garnish Café and live music, while mingling with AVMF Board, Staff, grantees, and supporters.  Cash bar is also available.  

Neighbor to Neighbor accepts individual donations and payroll deductions to support 30 local non-profit organizations that serve you and your neighbors.  100% of Neighbor to Neighbor funds go directly to non-profit organizations that help members of our community.  Aspen Valley Medical Foundation administers the program, and matches all donations.

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of your neighbors! 

For more information on Neighbor to Neighbor or AVMF - 970/544-1298, www.avmfaspen.org

What: Tuesday with Michael featuring the Neighbor to Neighbor Campaign
When: Aug 26^th, 5 - 8pm
Where: The Aspen Club & Spa, 1450 Ute Ave.  Club offers free shuttle service.
Free entrance includes food, music, beer and cash bar.

Neighbor to Neighbor benefits organizations like:

Advocate Safehouse

Aspen Counseling Center

Aspen Given Foundation

Aspen Youth Center

Community Health Services

Kids First

Mountain Rescue

Pathfinders

Response

The Right Door

Valley Partnership for Drug Prevention

YouthZone

And many more…

Although most of us will be less than thrilled to say goodbye to the long summer days where the sun is always shining and the warm air heats our skin, it will soon be time to put away our hiking shoes and concentrate on the upcoming winter season. With the slopes opening in just over 100 days (wooohooo!), now is the perfect time to get in shape for those treacherous Highland’s bowl hikes and unbelievable powder days.

With the conceptual approval of our Aspen Living Project, changes at the club are in the near future. The Aspen Club is proposing to establish a healthy living community that will be an internationally renowned model for sustainable, healthy living development. With this, the club will be revamped and redone, allowing it to remain the valley’s premiere health club and spa. As we head into the future, we will begin to limit our membership so that can continue to live up to the reputation our members have come to expect. Now is the time to join our community and get a membership!

As a member of The Aspen Club & Spa, you will get your muscles moving in a setting that will make you want to work hard for your health. Member privileges include discounts on personal training, spa and salon services, boutique purchases, tennis and private Pilates. We have a full cardio deck with cardio theater, a massive weight area, a heated lap pool and over 50 fitness classes a week!

We have a membership for anyone’s needs. Please see Erin or Robert in membership to get in on this amazing opportunity!