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A number of months back the Aspen Club & Spa had an idea. That idea was to make a series of improvements to the current facility. After much to-do about really nothing, they pulled their plans, regrouped, and have now put together a new and improved project.
On February 19th, Planning & Zoning is going to talk about the new Aspen Club & Spa plan to renovate through updating and expanding the facility, and thus creating an amenity worthy of Aspen, it visitors, and locals.
The problem facing the Aspen Club is twofold. First, to move forward they will need to build, to some degree, a new facility. Given that they are trying to work within the walls already in use as much as possible, the truth is they will still need to expand to some extent. The second hurdle, and it’s a big one, is the current city council seems to be on a NO vote track when it comes to construction impact on the citizens, which to some degree they should be. The question is “to what degree?” To put the Aspen Club in the same box as Cooper Street, or the Weinerstube is unfair.
The reason this project should go forward is also twofold. First, it is not in the middle of town, therefore the impact on the town, visitors, and locals will only be felt by those who use the facility - which seems fair to me. The second reason a YES is in order - we are losing amenities faster then presidential candidates dropped out of the 2008 race.
The Aspen Club is an amenity the community can’t afford to lose to another housing project. I am not suggesting council will not embrace the new proposal. What I am saying is that based on current actions, the Aspen Club could be doomed to a lack of understanding in respect to what it brings to the community. Not being able to relate to the business should not be the reason to vote against it.
I would suggest city council do some old fashion homework, visit the club, talk to the members and visitors, and check in with the local non-profits. The Aspen Club has been one of the best citizens in respect to supporting local charities over the years. If council does that, I think it will be difficult to vote NO – which it should be. While being a good citizen might not be a reason to vote YES - it should at the very least be considered.
Finally this thought. If character counts - the Aspen Club has plenty of it.
Western Colorado has evolved to become the center of interest in the national energy picture. Almost every known energy resource exists in abundance in this region. Western Colorado is now stepping forward to bring together the brightest minds, the latest technology and the most visionary participants to discover together how we might meet the energy needs of our children and grandchildren.
The Aspen Club is proposing to establish a healthy living community that will be an internationally renowned model for sustainable, healthy living development. This is a program that pays tribute to the longstanding "Aspen Idea," as a place where people can develop in mind, body and spirit, as well as matching with and promoting Aspen's Canary Initiative, the Aspen Area Community Plan and the Civic Master Plan. For over thirty years, the Aspen Club and Spa has been recognized as the best health facility in Aspen. Today the Club has more than 1900 members, over 200 employees, and thousands of monthly physical therapy, sports performance, spa, and salon clients. With the development of the project described below, the Aspen Club will become a model for healthy living communities around with world as well as remaining a viable business that continues to serve the needs of Aspen locals. To learn more about Aspen Club Living click here.
Adventuregirl.com's Stefanie Michaels releases her 2008 list of Valentine's Day Top Ten Global Places for Romance.
Michaels' top 10 picks include:
Warm hearts with the Powder Love Couple Package at Aspen, Colorado's brand new Sky Hotel, which offers an in-room movie, two "high altitude" massages at the Aspen Club and Spa, and a Kama Sutra weekend couples kit, including the original oils of love - sweet almond oil, spearmint pleasure balm, and sweet honeysuckle honey dust.
Valentine's Day is just around the corner and The Aspen Club and Spa has some great services for that special someone. We will have complimentary champagne on the 14th along with a rose for every client who books in the Salon. Gift certificates are available as well, click here to purchase online.
Kids camp available on Valentine's Day as well from 4:30pm - 8:30pm for kids 4-10 years old. Members $40 and Non-Members $50.
Spa and Salon appointments booked between the 1st and the 14th are automatically entered to win 2 tickets to The Aspen Santa Fe Ballet performance on the 14th or the 16th.
All appointments booked between Friday February 1st and Thursday February 14th are automatically entered to win 2 tickets to the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet for the 14th or the 16th Performance. The winner will be drawn on the 14th.
Dear Casey,Team ESPN will be hosting the second annual “Don’t Give Up” snowboard auction that will raise funds and awareness for The V Foundation for Cancer Research. Blank snowboards, donated by O-Matic Snowboards for a second consecutive year, have been designed by professional athletes and highly acclaimed artists to be auctioned in conjunction with Winter X Games 12.Seven boards will be up for bidding via silent auction from January 23 through 27 at three locations in Aspen: The Aspen Club, The Cantina and the Winter X Games 12 VIP tent at Buttermilk Mountain. An additional six boards will be available for bidding on eBay from January 24 through February 3.
Three boards on display on www.expn.com (left to right): renowned artists Jim Mahfood, Noah and Taylor Reeve
“Over the past 15 years, ESPN has been proud to support The V Foundation for Cancer Research, an organization that has made a tremendous impact on the lives of anyone who has been touched by cancer directly or indirectly,” said Juliet Gilliam, ESPN Senior Director, Corporate Outreach. “We are excited to be able to host the second annual snowboard auction and it is our sincere hope that this will provide an opportunity to increase awareness regarding the V Foundation among audiences of all ages who enjoy watching and participating in the Winter X Games.”
The snowboards will be on display at The Aspen Club, The Cantina and the Winter X Games VIP tent will feature the work of artists David Swift, Max Grundy, Jay Alders, Jim Mahfood and Taylor Reeve, as well as two snowboards autographed by Winter X Games athletes.
Bidding will close on January 27 at 8 p.m. MT at The Aspen Club, 9 p.m. MT at the VIP tent and 10 p.m. MT at The Cantina. The eBay auction will feature boards painted by professional snowboarders Tricia Byrnes and Chanelle Sladics, and artists Noah, MarcoArt, Mark Richmond, and Hart & Huntington Tattoo Company’s Orlando. These boards will be available for bidding at http://stores.ebay.com/ESPN-Auctions concluding on February 3 at 7 p.m. MT. All winners of the silent and online auctions will be notified directly.
The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded in 1993 by ESPN and the late Jim Valvano, legendary North Carolina State basketball coach and ESPN commentator. Since 1993, The Foundation has raised more than $70 million to fund cancer research grants nationwide. It awards 100 percent of all new direct cash donations and net proceeds of events directly to cancer research and related programs. The Foundation, which has received five consecutive top 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator, awards grants through a competitive awards process strictly supervised by a Scientific Review Committee. For more information on The V Foundation or to make a donation, please visitwww.jimmyv.org.
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It comes as no suprise that people in the fitness world often converse about the fitness levels of other people. However, there are particular characteristics and accomplishments that make one “fit for Aspen.” It takes a certain mindset and enjoyment of self torture to be Aspen fit. Not to mention competitiveness and determination to reach goals. Here are some characteristics and accomplishments that go into becoming Aspen fit.
What does integrity have to do with achieving your #1 dream? Everything.
Integrity is walking your talk—doing what you said you would to do.
Life coaching since the year 2000, I observed a trend. Women often keep promises to others and break promises with themselves.
For example, last year at the #1 Dream Workshop, there was a wonderful woman named Rebecca. She came to the event not really knowing what she wanted or what to expect. What Rebecca discovered was she had lost herself in her relationship with her husband. It had taken a huge effort to even attend the event; she bribed her husband with breakfast in bed.
When we took the group through the integrity exercise, Rebecca scored a 10 (the highest score) when it came to keeping promises to other people. And she scored a 2 (a much lower score) on keeping promises to herself. No wonder she wasn’t achieving what she wanted in life!
Today, Rebecca takes at least 10 minutes per day for herself. She and her husband take turns making breakfast. And she is training for a marathon.
When you keep your promises with yourself—do the things you said you would do—you eventually achieve your dream. It is that simple.