New Year's Resolutions

It’s never been cheaper to gain access to Dallas-Fort Worth’s premier fitness club

The Sports Club at Four Seasons is offering CultureMap readers incredible savings if they sign up by January 31.

Photo courtesy of Four Seasons

Editor's note: For current membership pricing information, please contact the Four Seasons Golf & Sports Club membership sales team at 972-717-2525.

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The Sports Club at Four Seasons is the most comprehensive fitness facility in Dallas-Fort Worth. Whether you are playing golf, tennis, or working on personal fitness goals, it is a one-stop wellness shop — and the premier place to follow through on those new year’s resolutions.

However, the cost for such comprehensive fitness programming can sometimes be a high one — unless you are a CultureMap reader. The Sports Club at Four Seasons is offering readers a limited-time deal that is (almost) too good to be true.

From now until January 31, 2016, mention CultureMap when you call, and you can sign up for a family/individual tennis or fitness membership for a lower initiation fee.

The tennis membership includes use of all indoor (four) and outdoor (eight) courts, resort, spa, fitness center, pools (four), and restaurants (six). The fitness/social membership includes the use of the fitness center, group exercise classes, resort spa, pools, and restaurants. Both memberships gain you limited access to the golf course and practice facility for a fee.

A couple of things to point out. The fitness center is fresh off a $6 million renovation. That means 176,000 square feet dedicated to fitness, health, and wellness. Rave reviews are coming in for the more than 60 weekly group fitness classes, including TRX, AntiGravity Aerial Yoga, Surfset, and Technogym Group Cycle experiences.

Post workout, members can unwind with a nirvana stress relieve massage or ultimate hydrafacial at Well & Being Spa. The ladies can ensure their nails are perfectly manicured and hair properly coiffed by booking appointments as much (or as little) as they’d like. Booking is easy through the online portal or new mobile app.

If you are interested in the tennis membership, consider the strides you could make in your game by gaining access to 12 courts, multiple leagues, and private or group instruction. It also comes with computerized ball machines, racquet stringing services, and complimentary rating and evaluation.

Last but certainly not least, a critical part of optimal wellness is the ability to let loose and have a little fun. Melt away the stress of your everyday grind with a swim followed by drinks and dinner with friends. If you need someone to watch the kids, that’s no problem: The Kids for All Seasons hourly childcare means you have no excuse not to take some “me” time.

The staff at The Sports Club at Four Seasons wants your health and fitness club to feel like a second home. To take advantage of this amazing deal, exclusive to CultureMap readers, contact the membership team at 972-717-2525 any time before January 31. Don’t forget to mention CultureMap to score the savings.

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Animal News

Dallas animal shelter invites residents to host a pet during holiday

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Husky at Dallas Animal Services

Dallas Animal Services (DAS) is inviting the community to help bring pets “Home for the Holidays” by adopting or fostering during one of the shelter’s busiest times of the year.

DAS has achieved strong positive outcomes this quarter, including adoptions, foster-to-adopt placements, and underage foster placements, with 1,377 in October and 1,378 in November. The department is now working toward a December goal of 1,400 positive outcomes, with 588 completed so far this month.

“We are grateful for the support our community continues to show,” said Victoria Chittam Bennett, Assistant Director. “Every adoption opens a kennel for another pet in need, and the holidays are an especially meaningful time to welcome a new companion.”

This season, adopters will also have the chance to participate in the Friends of Dallas Animal Services (FODAS) 12 Days of Holiday Giveaways, fully funded and supported through donations from generous community supporters. For more information about this initiative, visit friendsofdas.org and watch out for announcements on social media.

Holiday staycations
Residents who may not be ready to adopt can still support DAS pets by participating in Silent Night Holiday Staycations, a short-term foster opportunity that gives dogs a relaxing break from the shelter during the holiday period.

Pickup dates are scheduled for December 20-21, with drop-off options on December 27-28 or January 3-4. Participants typically spend 1-3 hours at the shelter selecting a foster match, and contact with pets outside the home should be limited. Questions may be directed to DASFtA@dallas.gov.

“Holiday Staycations allow our dogs to decompress and show their personalities in a home environment,” said Amanda Earl, Assistant Director. “The insight we receive from these foster stays is invaluable in helping pets find permanent homes.”

DAS encourages the community to adopt, foster, volunteer, or share adoptable pets to help meet December’s lifesaving goals.
“Together, we can bring home the holidays for the pets relying on us,” said Director Paul Ramon.

For more information on adoptable pets, holiday programs, or ways to get involved, visit https://bedallas90.org/ or stop by the DAS Shelter at 1818 N. Westmoreland Rd.

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