Bethesda Actually

The Equinox gym building in Bethesda looks to be on the home stretch as it rushes towards completion in eager anticipation of a grand September opening!  Want to check it out?  Visit their website or drop into the sales office further along Woodmont, next to the new Mussel Bar.

Here’s a quick update from Brian at Equinox:

Our current presale special expires tonight at 7PM. $120/month with $0 initiation. You can lock-in a great rate at absolutely no risk with our 5 day evaluation period! Why wait to pay more? Stop by the presale office today or give me a call and I will get your membership reserved over the phone.

In good health,

- Brian

And here are some endorsements Equinox has been getting in the media:

Are you ready to commit? You will surely see results and be amazed by our:

…Group Fitness Program

“Best Classes in America” – Fitness Magazine

…Personal Training Program

“Equinox gets high profile clients de-stressed, centered and into amazing shape” – Vogue

…Club maintenance and cleanliness

“Clean freaks rejoice!” – Los Angeles Times

It is going to get to 100 degrees again today - terrible.

So this local pool info may be useful:

Bethesda Pool 301-652-1598
Little Falls Pkwy & Hillandale Road
(where Little Falls intersects Arlington Road) Bethesda, MD

Facilities include a six lane, 50 meter long course z-shaped pool with a 25 meter course into the diving well; 1 and 3 meter diving boards, a junior pool, tot pool, a new separate 6-lane 25-meter lap pool, bath house, snack service and lawn areas.

Friends, the second semi final of the 2010 World Cup will be held today and there are a number of terrific spots around town to get out of the sun and enjoy the game. Black Finn and the Harp and Fiddle are super venues to enjoy the game, have a nice bit of food and get out of the sun. Other good options in “new” Bethesda include RiRa and, for those of you who want a Spanish atmosphere – Jaleo.

It should be a terrific match and in preparation be sure to check out this review of the German side here.

Friends,

Just wanted to let you know that I was at Jaleo on Saturday for the Spain v Paraguay game and the atmosphere was AMAZING. You felt as if you were in Madrid or Barcelona and the lovely food and sangria only improved things. My plan is to head over there for a LATE lunch tomorrow to watch the Spain v Germany semifinal – if you plan on dropping by let me know and we can catch up during the game – cheers and Viva Espana!

A bit more info on a super fun activity!

Bethesda Bocce – Thursday Division Summer Season Registration

Registration for the Summer Season is now open. Sign up to get an email reminder about our upcoming seasons and other events, and take a moment to become a Facebook Fan and Twitter follower and stay up to date on all league happenings, announcements, happy hours, and charity events.

We will be playing our games in the grass at the Bethesda Elementary School, located only a few blocks from the Bethesda Metro on the Red Line. Our postgame destination is being finalized. Information will be released soon about our sponsor bar for Thursday nights. It will also be located within walking distance of the school and the Metro. Feel free to contact the League Manager via email with any questions. Things to Know on Game Day On Thursday make sure to check in with a black shirt at the park, where you will be paired with the team you are playing against. Teams playing at 6:30 will be responsible for setting up the courts, and teams playing at 7:30 will be responsible for putting away the sets. In case of incliment weather, make up games will most likely take place the following Tuesday.

Check out our rules for more details. Standings and Pictures will be updated a few days after your games are done.

Please be sure to observe park rules on game days. Feel free to contact your League Manager via email with any questions.

Bar Specials and Sponsors Our postgame destination is in the works. It will be a fine establishment located just a few short blocks away from the park and the Metro. During League nights, members will enjoy food and drink specials with full details coming soon. See a Black Shirt for more details.

Charity At the end of each season, all final four teams from each division are awarded a cash prize to donate to a charity of their choice. We have donated to many local, national and international charities. We are also happy to participate in special charity events throughout the year. If you have any ideas feel free to contact us mail@dcbocce.com Game Location and Directions We will be playing in a park located within a short walk (.5 miles) from the Bethesda Metro on the Red Line. Full details will be available shortly. Via Metro: Details coming soon. Visit www.wmata.com for Metro information. Driving: Details coming soon. Please be aware of parking regulations in the area. Special Thanks To the Bethesda and Montgomery County community for their support of DC Bocce.

Hi Raj & Tom – My friends and I run a recreational sports league in DC and are expanding to Bethesda this summer. We were hoping you would share this information with your readers?

This is our blurb (below) that we’ve been posting, feel free to use it or edit it as you see fit.

Thanks!
Gautam

If you like specials on quality beers; an excuse to make endless ball jokes; or building a social network  after-hours, then DC Bocce is perfect for you.   We are pleased to announce that we are offering a new location in Bethesda this summer!

Visit http://www.dcbocce.com to register for the season, which begins the week of July 21st, and to find out more information about the League.

The Summer Season runs for eight weeks including a play-off tournament & two end-of-season events. There are weekly contests, giveaways, and food and drink specials.  And at the end of the season, the final four teams from the play-off tournament receive a cash prize to donate to a charity of their choice.

This is your chance to get in on a game that is enjoyed by players of all ages and abilities in a league that makes tossing around heavy balls totally fun.  Register yourself individually or with a team today!

Hi friends — just a fun observation I wanted to pass on. I was walking through Bethesda yesterday and spotted Chef Andre wearing his Spain soccer shirt heading into Jaleo to watch the Spain v Portugal game. I couldn’t watch the game there but will try and catch a match later in the tournie at Jaleo – nevertheless it was good to see one of Spain’s sons flying the flag in Bethesda!

Friends, another big World Cup game and if you want to watch Brazil v Chile in Bethesda a good venue could be Tommy Joe’s which seems to have agreed to show all Brazil games and has become a bit of a hang out for joga bonito futbol fans.

Brazil will feel pretty good about their chances and they should have more than enough talent to get past a skillfull and attack minded Chile side that showed against Spain that they may not have enough to go toe to toe with the big teams in this World Cup.

Will you get a chance to watch the game and if so where in Bethesda are you planning on checking it out?

Friends — big world cup game tomorrow with European Champions Spain playing Chile. If you are in Bethesda during the game consider watching it at Jaleo — should be a super time!