Jacqueline Stafford - Group Fitness Director

Jacqueline is a multi-faceted member of the department bringing over 9 years experience as a group fitness instructor. Currently she teaches water aerobics, Pilates, Pump-it-up, group cycle and Tae Box. She is also an AFFA certified Personal Trainer. She holds certifications from ACE, AFFA, ESA (Exercise Science Alliance) and NASM (National Association of Sports Medicine).

In her free time Jacqueline enjoys downhill skiing, water skiing and tennis. She and her family currently hold Black belts in Taekwondo. They are working towards their black belt.

“I enjoy seeing participants reap the benefits of exercise. When they finish their workout they seem more relaxed, less stressed, happy and ready to tackle the day. I believe that health and fitness should be a “way of life”. Everyone should have the opportunity to maintain a high quality of living and I know that eating well, doing cardiovascular exercise and strength training can help to achieve this well into senior years.”

Eileen Wheeler

Eileen recently relocated to Grass Valley from the D.C. area where she has been studying Tien Shan Pai Style Kung-Fu, Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan, and Taoist Meditation for over nineteen years. She is a National and International Champion, as well as a tournament and demonstration coach, and National and International judge and referee.

Eileen graduated with a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Eileen enjoys backpacking, hiking, skiing, kayaking and traveling.

Judy Benney

Judy has been employed for almost two years at AR&FC as a yoga instructor. She has over seven years experience in the practice of Ashtanga, Iyengar, and Yin Yoga.

Judy is certified through the Mt. Madonna Center Ashtanga Yoga Institute after completion of over two hundred hours of yoga training.

Donna Mattson

Donna has been teaching dance aerobics at AR&FC for over three years. She is certified through Aerobic Pipeline International.

Donna is a sports enthusiast, and has been a competitive soccer player for most of her life. When not teaching class, Donna works as a pharmacy technician at Longs Drugs.

Leslie McGuire

Leslie has been a group fitness instructor for fourteen years. Her area of expertise is in water aerobics, and recently has trained to instruct mat pilates.

Leslie holds certifications from AFAA, AEA and recently obtained Mat Science from AFAA. Leslie is a certified massage therapist and aesthetician. She enjoys hiking, cycling, and skiing.

Bonnie Zanin

Bonnie brings over fifteen years of experience to AR&FC. During her eleven years at the club, Bonnie brings high energy and enthusiasm to her classes.

Currently, she is teaching step, kickboxing, group cycle, and abs & backs. Certifications are held with ACE and World Aerobic Kickboxing Association International. In her spare time, Bonnie enjoys cycling as well as running.

Wendy Knapp

Wendy has been teaching water aerobics at AR&FC for nearly three years. She holds certifications from AEA and Aerobics Pipeline International.

Currently, Wendy is obtaining an additional certification on aquatic fitness through Exercise Science Alliance. Wendy has been an elementary teacher for over twenty years with the Placer Hills Union School District.

Suzanne Grace Rolle

Suzanne Grace Rolle is a Pilates trainer, Yoga instructor and former professional dancer who brings an impressive background of over 20+ years experience in the Performing Arts to her classes at AR&FC. She is Pilates certified through Physical Mind Institute in San Francisco and did her Yoga teacher training at Yoga Works in Los Angeles. She is also a Certified Massage therapist and has extensive studies in Somatics, Acupressure and Movement therapy. Suzanne moved to the Auburn area in 2004 from the SF Bay area, where she taught at numerous clubs and studios. She is an avid hiker and enjoys cross country skiing and ocean kayaking.

Trish Schreiber

Trish has worked in the group fitness department at AR&FC for ten years. She holds certifications from ACE and AEA.

Trish currently teaches water aerobics, but is cross-trained to dance, step and body sculpt. “I love being a group fitness instructor. Whether on land or in the water...I love moving to music.”