February 2026 Five-Star Times
What’s going on this month?
Fitness & Wellness Blood Drive - February 24th 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Nimitz Ballroom
Women’s Collective - February 27th 2:00-3:00 PM Vandenberg Room
February Birthdays
Maria Coreas 2 House - FFX Nelson Hercules 2 Greens Bria Johnson 2 Fitness Jason Garcia 3 Fitness Sheila Chandler 5 Youth Programs Soraya Marroquin Vasquez 7 Kitchen Glenda Argueta 8 Kitchen Verena Erwin 8 Tennis Nancy Prichard 9 Tennis Melbin Castillo 10 Greens Milagro Villalobos 10 Restaurants - FFX Bryan Hildebrand 11 Kitchen Carlos Rivera 11 Greens Hector Franco Osorto 14 Greens - FFX Connie Sherman 14 HR and Front Desk Iustin Baciu 15 Tennis
Raul Cedillo Lemus 15 Kitchen Lucas Mejia 15 Golf Carlos Moreno 15 Human Resources Jose Perla 15 House Mauricio Ramos 15 Kitchen Breann Bester 16 Restaurants Lawanda Payne 16 Fitness Katelynn Waclawski 18 Golf Robert Butler 21 Tennis Demetris Clark 23 Restaurants - FFX Bil-Lal Sami 24 Security Derron Spriggs 25 Kitchen Braden Tull 25 Golf Andrea Vargas 25 Restaurants Joel Churches 27 Golf Jacob Webb 27 Golf Samantha Gearghty 28 Tennis Antoine Stewart 28 Security
Trinity Oseni
Congratulations! Please swing by the HR office to grab your prize!
January Birthday Raffle Winner!
ANCC’s 2026 Fitness Challenge is officially underway! ANCC 2026 Fitness Challenge Highlight! Eight teams kicked off their fitness journey on January 12th, taking on the challenge with energy, teamwork, and a commitment to staying active. If you see any of our participants around the Club, be sure to wish them luck and cheer them on, your encouragement goes a long way!
Teams:
“We Not Gonna Be Suck”
“Red Hot Chili Steppers!”
1. Connie Sherman 2. Mike King 3. Charlotte Nunberg 4. Mr. Patrick King 5. Bria Johnson
1. Andrew Welch 2. Lexi Dean 3. Renzo Molero 4. Don Nicholson
“Mo’ Miles, Mo Smiles!”
“Team 3!”
1. Carlos Moreno 2. Rachel Balenger 3. Bridget Merrick 4. Lawrence Baldwin
1. Katy Murray 2. Dennis Williams
3. Conor Lynch 4. Myia Taylor
“Walk It Like It’s Hot”
“Team 6!”
1. Gerardo Merino 2. Seble Dressa 3. David Stoffel 4. Wendy Wilson 5. Collin Heckler
1. Michael Palamara 2. Joe Betcher 3. Kelli Rieck 4. John Contreras
“Team 7!”
“Team 8!”
1. Sheila Chandler 2. Brian Fox 3. Adam Lewis 4. Yessica Aires
1. Donald Clark 2. Ashley Hermsmeyer 3. Jasen Allen 4. Asha-lee Simpson
Wellness Corner 2 Minute Movement Breaks
STAND UP and (shoes off if possible - distractions off) Stand feet hip distance apart. Close eyes. Breathe deeply in and out through the nose. Open arms wide - slight back bend - look towards the ceiling. Re-stack the spine - look forward - pick a focal point. Roll up to your toes (heels lifted) roll back to your heels (toes lifted).
OPTION 3: Squats - 4-6x Single Leg Forward Hinge or Single Leg Stand - 4-6x each side Hip Circles (option - with walking) 4-6x each direction - each side OPTION 4: Push Up onWall - 8-10x Arm slides - 6-8x Bird Dog - 4-6x each side Plank - 2-3 breaths Standing Option Mini Back bend / Forward fold Standing Bird Dog - 4- 6x each side Plank - 2-3 breaths
OPTION 1: 4-6x in each direction for each Arm Circles Shoulder Rolls Head / Neck Rolls
OPTION 2: Open and close hands by making a fist and releasing. Nerve Flossing/Gliding Exercises Open arm/flexed wrist/ open&close Hold an egg/grab the baton Fingertips on shoulder - make a circle with the elbow - both directions 4-6 times each side - do one side at a time - go slow and be gentle
NOTE: This information is not to replace the advice of medical professionals. Please always ensure movements are safe for you and your current health status. If you are unsure of how to peform a movment please pause and reach out for guidance.
Wellness Corner
“Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way; on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally” Jon Kabat-Zinn Mindfulness Exercises
COUNTED BREATH Close eyes - breathe in & out through the nose. INHALE for a count of four EXHALE for a count of four Slowly increase to a 6 count and then an 8 count as comfortable.
FOCUSED ATTENTION Pick a focal point about 4-6 ft away - breathe in and out through the nose and for the next 1-3 minutes simply notice all the details about the object you are looking at. *great for computer screen breaks BODY SCAN Close eyes - breathe in and out through the nose. Start at the top of the head and work your way down to your toes. Scan the body and notice how you feel, no judgment, just noticing. Imagine with every inhale you feel exapansion and length and every exhale feel release and relaxation.
5 SENSES Breath deeply through nose.
Notice and name: 5 things you can see 4 things you can hear 3 things you can feel 2 things you can smell 1 think you can taste MINDFUL MOVEMENT & ACTIVITIES Dance break, Walk, Stretching, Word Puzzle Play
GRATITUDE GAME Roll Dice and complete the action associated with the number showing.
I am thankful for: 1.Name someone or event from your past you. 2.Name a modern convenience. 3. Name one of the 5 senses and why. 4. Name a book, movie, or song. 5. Name something in the day that made you smile. 6. Name one thing about yourself or something you have acheived.
National Days in
Feb 1 - National Freedom Day Feb 2 - Groundhog Day Feb 7 - National Send a card to a Friend Day Feb 8 - National Pizza Day Feb 9 – National Bagels & Lox Day Feb 14 – Valentine’s Day ❤️ Feb 16 – National Do a Grouch a Favor Day Feb 17 – Random Acts of Kindness Day Feb 20 – National Muffin Day Feb 21 – National Caregivers Day Feb 24 – National Tortilla Chip Day Feb 25 – National Chili Day Feb 26 – National Pistachio Day Feb 27 – National Retro Day Feb 28 – National Chocolate Soufflé Day
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What is Mr.King’s favorite meal from the ANCC cafe? January Trivia Winner! A.) Tacos B.) Orange Chicken C.) Cheeseburger D.) Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Lindsay Morris
February Trivia is here!
Stop by the HR office and take a moment to answer this month’s trivia question! It’s a fun way to test your knowledge. We’d love for everyone to join in!
Recipe of the Month! Chocolate Lava Cakes
Rich, warm, and perfectly indulgent, these individual chocolate lava cakes are an easy way to celebrate February and Valentine’s season. They’re elegant enough to impress, but simple enough to make at home.
Recipe of the Month!
Ingredients: (Serves 4)
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 4 tbsp unsalted butter ½ cup powdered sugar 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk 1 tsp vanilla extract ¼ cup all-purpose flour Pinch of salt
Recipe of the Month!
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease four ramekins or muffin cups. 2. Melt chocolate chips and butter together (microwave in 20-second intervals or use a double boiler). Stir until smooth. 3. Whisk in powdered sugar until fully combined. 4. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla; mix well. 5. Gently fold in flour and salt. 6. Divide batter evenly among ramekins. 7. Bake for 12–14 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft. 8. Let cool for 1 minute, then invert onto plates. Serving Tip: Dust with powdered sugar and serve with fresh berries or vanilla ice cream for an extra-special touch.
Look Ahead Into the month of M arch
Women’s Collective - Febuary 27th 2:00-3:00 PM Vandenberg Room
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