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In This Issue
MANAGER'S MESSAGE
TOP STORY CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS
GROUP EXERCISE
POOL NEWS
YOU. FIT. NEWS
KIDS STUFF MEMBER & STAFF SUPERSTARS
CALENDAR
Manager’s Message
We have received an overwhelmingly positive member response on our new additions to the club - Charcuterie at Parkpoint and our family-friendly changing rooms. Both added bonuses have started off strong with member usage climbing daily! Many parents are enjoying the alternative changing area for their children while they take care of their own fitness.
Summer is a busy time at Parkpoint. Our staff has been hard at work to make your summer club time productive and enjoyable. To that end, thank you for your understanding as we close early on August 14th at 3pm for our Annual Employee Appreciation Party. Special congratulations to Lauren Ahlgren for being selected as our most recent Employee of the Quarter!
The summer season has just begun! We hope you spend a lot of it with us enjoying a healthy and fun summer!
Heidi Desmond
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TOP STORY
Charcuterie is off to a great start at Parkpoint!!
Teaming up with Charcuterie to provide members with healthy, delicious lunch and snack options at the club has been a great success. If you haven’t done so yet, make sure to stop by, meet the friendly staff and enjoy a fabulous salad, sandwich, or any one of the other delicious options that call out to your taste buds.
Spend $15 at Charcuterie and Get a FREE SORBET!
When you make a purchase of $15 or more at Charcuterie in July, you’ll get a coupon for a FREE SORBET with your next purchase! Now is the perfect time to try that salad, smoothie, sandwich, or any other delicious option.
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SWIM LESSONS – SESSIONS 3 AND 4 STILL AVAILABLE!
Swim lessons have been a blast so far this summer. All of the instructors are so proud of our lesson participants, as they've learned many new skills over the past few weeks. We are very excited to have both new and returning staff join us this season to teach lessons and lifeguard. Much thanks to Chanel, Nica, Gianna, and the rest of the aquatics staff for helping make the swim program better than ever.
Sessions 3 and 4 still have space available!
Sessions run Monday – Thursday for 2 weeks.
Session 3: Monday, July 5 to Thursday, July 15
Session 4: Monday, July 19 to Thursday, July 29
Click here for more information about Swim Lessons, the schedules and prices
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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS
Join us for Another Summer Barbeque with Charcuterie!
You Could Win Dinner for Two at Charcuterie Restaurant!
Friday, July 30th from 5-7pm
$5 for Members, $12 for Non-Members
Our first barbeque of the summer was a great success and you won’t want to miss our final one to celebrate the end of the season!
Charcuterie will be preparing a delicious, poolside BBQ for your end of the busy week pleasure! Don't miss the chance to relax poolside and catch up with your Parkpoint Friends while the family enjoys the pool!
Beer and wine will be available for purchase from Charcuterie.
Sign up required by July 28th.
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Sandjune Active Wear Sale – Monday, July 12th
9am - 1pm in the lobby
Back by popular demand, Sandjune Active Wear will be at Parkpoint again in July to sell their fabulous active wear so that you can look and feel great while working out at the club.
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Join Parkpoint’s Book Club for Some Extra Summer Reading!
The Parkpoint Book Club is going strong! Over the last few months we have read Unless by Carol Shields, The House on Fortune Street by Margot Livesey and The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver. Our discussions have been both thought-provoking and very interesting.
Our “Julie & Julia” evening was fun! We enjoyed the movie while sipping champagne and nibbling on deviled eggs, and homemade pate!
So no one must miss the music on the plaza concerts, for July and August we have rescheduled our meetings to the last Wednesday of every month at 6pm. Our July book choice is The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga.
Please join us for a stimulating discussion of this month's book! If you have any questions don’t hesitate to email us at niamh@parkpointhealthclub.com.
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GROUP EXERCISE
The Benefits of Water Exercise by Gerry Bryan, Aqua Aerobics Instructor
So you think you are a hardcore exercise gym rat?
Think again – hardcore are water exercisers – men and women, both the young and the more seasoned. Perhaps some hardcore facts will help you understand how hardcore water people really are.
These are just a few of the benefits of taking a water exercise class to cross train with your daily workout routine. Here at Parkpoint, water classes are plentiful. Our talented and demanding water instructors teach weekday morning and afternoon classes and a Saturday morning class. Try adding a water class a couple of times a week. You will feel and see the difference with strength and endurance. These benefits will translate to your tennis game (serving and ground stroke), biking (endurance and leg muscle strength), and basketball (endurance and power). In our ever-growing, health conscious population, water exercise is definitely a way to change up your body’s needs so that it may truly last a lifetime.
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Introduction to Yoga Workshop with Nanci Haines
Saturday, July 24th, 12-2pm
Group Exercise B
This workshop introduces new students to a basic foundation of poses (asanas), breathing techniques, alignment and guided relaxation. It’s the perfect fit for those who have injuries, those just beginning their workout regime, or even those who are just curious about yoga. Even if you’ve been practicing yoga for a while, it’s a great way to reconnect with the fundamentals while getting a great workout. So.... grab that friend that you’ve been urging to try yoga and come on down!
Sign up at the front desk.
Members: $20, Nonmembers: $30
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Learning to Fly: Intermediate/Advanced Yoga Workshop with Nanci Haines
Saturday, August 21st, 12-2pm
Group Exercise B
If you’ve been practicing yoga for some time and want to further your practice, this is the workshop for you. Learn a wide range of more intense and challenging asanas, such as inversions, backbends, and stretches. This workshop requires a spirit of adventure as well as an advanced-level of practice.
Sign up at the front desk.
Members: $20, Nonmembers: $30
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FITNESS NEWS
Fitness Tip
What is TRX? A great total body workout!
When exercising, we often depend on machines, bikes, treadmills and other pieces of equipment to help us get in better shape. But there is a device that uses nothing more than gravity and your muscle power to achieve a surprisingly difficult workout. That device is the TRX. TRX is a strap system used in one-on-one or TeamFit Personal Training designed for functional bodyweight exercises for strengthening and stretching. The straps support either upper or lower body for a variety of exercises. Exercises can be modified for all fitness levels from beginners to athletes and provide a fun, effective workout! Watch the Group Exercise/TeamFit schedule for class days and times. Come try TRX today!
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PERSONAL & PILATES TRAINING
Try TRX for Ten! That’s right…..only $10!
Special classes for the month of July! Try a ½ hour TRX class for only $10! July 1-31st we will be holding special half-hour TRX classes for only $10! (That's a $5 savings from the regular TeamFit pricing!) Have you always wanted to try this amazing full body workout? Now is your chance! TRX has amazing strength and flexibility benefits for all levels of fitness. See flyers and the Front Desk for the July schedule. Class sizes will be limited to 7 people on a first-come-first serve basis. Try TRX today!
New TRX Equipment!
Parkpoint is proud to announce the addition of three new TRX suspension training systems to our new TeamFit and personal training programs! This addition allows us to have individual or group coaching sessions of up to seven participants! TRX TeamFit training is a fee-based program: $22/hour and $15/half-hour for members, or $25/hour and $18/half-hour for non-members. There will be new TRX sessions starting. Watch for flyers!
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POOL NEWS
For current pool schedules and upcoming swim information, stop by our new pool display case which is located near the pool entrance to the locker rooms. Our pool display case is another way we are trying to keep members informed of changes in schedules, events, or other swim-related information. Be sure to check it out!
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YOU. FIT. NEWS
Don’t miss our new Member Computer Terminal in the lobby for you to check your You.Fit visits on, view your account, read the latest newsletter, view schedules, and more!
You. Fit. Rewards is a workout incentive and rewards program just for Parkpoint members. With You. Fit., you earn credits for working out and are rewarded with valuable Year-End Prizes. Plus, if you workout 8 times or more in a month you can enter into the You. Fit. Monthly Drawing to win other exciting prizes such as a FREE Month’s Dues, Spa or Restaurant Gift Certificates, Entertainment Tickets, Personal Training and more!
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KIDS STUFF
Parkpoint’s Summer Camps Update
With Sessions 1 and 2 completed, we are half-way through Parkpoint’s Summer Camps and they have been a great success! Campers have enjoyed a full schedule packed with exciting crafts and activities, water games, and good times in the pool. We are looking forward to more adventures in Sessions 3 and 4. Keep an eye out for more possible additions next summer!
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Kids Night Out
Check out our upcoming Kids Night Out dates for July and August!
July 16th 5-8 pm: Come wag your tail and wiggle your ears at the Dog Theme Kids Night Out!
August 20th 5-8 pm: You are o-Fish-ally invited to join us at the Under the Sea Kids Night Out!
Come and join us for evenings full of fun and adventure! Kids will enjoy exciting activities, a fun craft, a movie, and yummy kid food! Kid’s Night Out provides an opportunity for kids to socialize in a positive and healthy environment. And of course, it has the added benefit of giving parents a night out of their own! We hope to see you there.
Ages 2-12 years
Cost: $20 for the first child, $15 for each additional sibling (Members)
$30 for the first child, $25 for each additional sibling (Nonmembers)
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MEMBER & STAFF SUPERSTARS
Congratulations Lauren Ahlgren – Employee of the Quarter!
We are pleased to announce Lauren Ahlgren as the well deserving winner of the Employee of the Quarter (April – June 2010). Having joined Parkpoint in May of 2008, Lauren started working in our Aquatics, Front Desk and Maintenance departments. She has also now transitioned into our Aquatics Assistant as well as helping coordinate our Book Club. She has proven herself to be a very dedicated worker with excellent attention to customer service and standards as well as being a fantastic team player. She is obliging, helpful and flexible with a positive attitude. Lauren has excelled in all of her new roles and responsibilities and her passion for swimming and our aquatics program have played a huge role in our recently redesigned programs. Because of her talent and dedication, the swim program and lessons have been a resounding success – organized, focused and a lot of fun. Congratulations Lauren for being recognized by members and fellow staff alike!
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CALENDAR
July 4th - Independence Day Club Open 7am to 2pm
July 5 to July 15 - Swim Lesson Session 3
July 24th - Introduction to Yoga Workshop with Nanci Haines 12pm-2pm
July 12th - Sand June Active Wear Sale 9am to 1pm
July 16th - Kids Night Out 5-8 pm
July 19 to July 29 - Swim Lesson Session 4
July 28th - Parkpoint Book Club 6pm
July 30th - Summer BBQ with Charcuterie 5pm to 7pm
August 14th - Modified Club Hours, Club Closes at 3pm
August 20th - Kids Night Out 5-8 pm
August 21st - Learning to Fly: Intermediate/Advanced Yoga Workshop with Nanci Haines 12pm-2pm
August 25th - Parkpoint Book Club 6pm
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MANAGER'S MESSAGE
TOP STORY CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS
GROUP EXERCISE
- The Benefits of Water Exercise by Gerry Bryan
- Introduction to Yoga Workshop with Nanci Haines
- Learning to Fly: Intermediate/Advanced Yoga Workshop with Nanci Haines
POOL NEWS
YOU. FIT. NEWS
KIDS STUFF MEMBER & STAFF SUPERSTARS
CALENDAR
Manager’s MessageWe have received an overwhelmingly positive member response on our new additions to the club - Charcuterie at Parkpoint and our family-friendly changing rooms. Both added bonuses have started off strong with member usage climbing daily! Many parents are enjoying the alternative changing area for their children while they take care of their own fitness.
Summer is a busy time at Parkpoint. Our staff has been hard at work to make your summer club time productive and enjoyable. To that end, thank you for your understanding as we close early on August 14th at 3pm for our Annual Employee Appreciation Party. Special congratulations to Lauren Ahlgren for being selected as our most recent Employee of the Quarter!
The summer season has just begun! We hope you spend a lot of it with us enjoying a healthy and fun summer!
Heidi Desmond
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TOP STORY
Charcuterie is off to a great start at Parkpoint!!
Teaming up with Charcuterie to provide members with healthy, delicious lunch and snack options at the club has been a great success. If you haven’t done so yet, make sure to stop by, meet the friendly staff and enjoy a fabulous salad, sandwich, or any one of the other delicious options that call out to your taste buds.
Spend $15 at Charcuterie and Get a FREE SORBET!
When you make a purchase of $15 or more at Charcuterie in July, you’ll get a coupon for a FREE SORBET with your next purchase! Now is the perfect time to try that salad, smoothie, sandwich, or any other delicious option.
BACK TO TOP
SWIM LESSONS – SESSIONS 3 AND 4 STILL AVAILABLE!
Swim lessons have been a blast so far this summer. All of the instructors are so proud of our lesson participants, as they've learned many new skills over the past few weeks. We are very excited to have both new and returning staff join us this season to teach lessons and lifeguard. Much thanks to Chanel, Nica, Gianna, and the rest of the aquatics staff for helping make the swim program better than ever.
Sessions 3 and 4 still have space available!
Sessions run Monday – Thursday for 2 weeks.
Session 3: Monday, July 5 to Thursday, July 15
Session 4: Monday, July 19 to Thursday, July 29
Click here for more information about Swim Lessons, the schedules and prices
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CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS
Join us for Another Summer Barbeque with Charcuterie!
You Could Win Dinner for Two at Charcuterie Restaurant!
Friday, July 30th from 5-7pm
$5 for Members, $12 for Non-Members
Our first barbeque of the summer was a great success and you won’t want to miss our final one to celebrate the end of the season!
Charcuterie will be preparing a delicious, poolside BBQ for your end of the busy week pleasure! Don't miss the chance to relax poolside and catch up with your Parkpoint Friends while the family enjoys the pool!
Beer and wine will be available for purchase from Charcuterie.
Sign up required by July 28th.
BACK TO TOP
Sandjune Active Wear Sale – Monday, July 12th
9am - 1pm in the lobby
Back by popular demand, Sandjune Active Wear will be at Parkpoint again in July to sell their fabulous active wear so that you can look and feel great while working out at the club.
BACK TO TOP
Join Parkpoint’s Book Club for Some Extra Summer Reading!
The Parkpoint Book Club is going strong! Over the last few months we have read Unless by Carol Shields, The House on Fortune Street by Margot Livesey and The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver. Our discussions have been both thought-provoking and very interesting.
Our “Julie & Julia” evening was fun! We enjoyed the movie while sipping champagne and nibbling on deviled eggs, and homemade pate!
So no one must miss the music on the plaza concerts, for July and August we have rescheduled our meetings to the last Wednesday of every month at 6pm. Our July book choice is The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga.
Please join us for a stimulating discussion of this month's book! If you have any questions don’t hesitate to email us at niamh@parkpointhealthclub.com.
BACK TO TOP
GROUP EXERCISE
The Benefits of Water Exercise by Gerry Bryan, Aqua Aerobics Instructor
So you think you are a hardcore exercise gym rat?
Think again – hardcore are water exercisers – men and women, both the young and the more seasoned. Perhaps some hardcore facts will help you understand how hardcore water people really are.
- Water provides 12 times the resistance when you are moving in it than does air. Plus, the effects of gravity are reduced.
- Water surrounds the exerciser, so it affects every move in every direction.
- The compression factor or hydrostatic properties of the water are involved when the water surrounds the body helping to keep one’s heart rate and blood pressure down, causing you to work harder to elevate your heart rate to get a cardiovascular workout. Water also reduces the compression load on the spine and other joints.
- Water promotes muscle balance by providing resistance for both muscles in a muscle pair, in both directions of movement.
- Water exercisers have more maneuverability and can still do things in the water that gravity, age, weight, or physical problems, have made no longer possible on land.
- Water creates a natural metabolism booster. As you exhale, the water and heat in your body are eliminated through evaporation and so you burn calories through your breathing and sweating.
These are just a few of the benefits of taking a water exercise class to cross train with your daily workout routine. Here at Parkpoint, water classes are plentiful. Our talented and demanding water instructors teach weekday morning and afternoon classes and a Saturday morning class. Try adding a water class a couple of times a week. You will feel and see the difference with strength and endurance. These benefits will translate to your tennis game (serving and ground stroke), biking (endurance and leg muscle strength), and basketball (endurance and power). In our ever-growing, health conscious population, water exercise is definitely a way to change up your body’s needs so that it may truly last a lifetime.
BACK TO TOP
Introduction to Yoga Workshop with Nanci Haines
Saturday, July 24th, 12-2pm
Group Exercise B
This workshop introduces new students to a basic foundation of poses (asanas), breathing techniques, alignment and guided relaxation. It’s the perfect fit for those who have injuries, those just beginning their workout regime, or even those who are just curious about yoga. Even if you’ve been practicing yoga for a while, it’s a great way to reconnect with the fundamentals while getting a great workout. So.... grab that friend that you’ve been urging to try yoga and come on down!
Sign up at the front desk.
Members: $20, Nonmembers: $30
BACK TO TOP
Learning to Fly: Intermediate/Advanced Yoga Workshop with Nanci Haines
Saturday, August 21st, 12-2pm
Group Exercise B
If you’ve been practicing yoga for some time and want to further your practice, this is the workshop for you. Learn a wide range of more intense and challenging asanas, such as inversions, backbends, and stretches. This workshop requires a spirit of adventure as well as an advanced-level of practice.
Sign up at the front desk.
Members: $20, Nonmembers: $30
BACK TO TOP
FITNESS NEWS
Fitness Tip
What is TRX? A great total body workout!
When exercising, we often depend on machines, bikes, treadmills and other pieces of equipment to help us get in better shape. But there is a device that uses nothing more than gravity and your muscle power to achieve a surprisingly difficult workout. That device is the TRX. TRX is a strap system used in one-on-one or TeamFit Personal Training designed for functional bodyweight exercises for strengthening and stretching. The straps support either upper or lower body for a variety of exercises. Exercises can be modified for all fitness levels from beginners to athletes and provide a fun, effective workout! Watch the Group Exercise/TeamFit schedule for class days and times. Come try TRX today!
BACK TO TOP
PERSONAL & PILATES TRAINING
Try TRX for Ten! That’s right…..only $10!
Special classes for the month of July! Try a ½ hour TRX class for only $10! July 1-31st we will be holding special half-hour TRX classes for only $10! (That's a $5 savings from the regular TeamFit pricing!) Have you always wanted to try this amazing full body workout? Now is your chance! TRX has amazing strength and flexibility benefits for all levels of fitness. See flyers and the Front Desk for the July schedule. Class sizes will be limited to 7 people on a first-come-first serve basis. Try TRX today!
New TRX Equipment!
Parkpoint is proud to announce the addition of three new TRX suspension training systems to our new TeamFit and personal training programs! This addition allows us to have individual or group coaching sessions of up to seven participants! TRX TeamFit training is a fee-based program: $22/hour and $15/half-hour for members, or $25/hour and $18/half-hour for non-members. There will be new TRX sessions starting. Watch for flyers!
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POOL NEWS
For current pool schedules and upcoming swim information, stop by our new pool display case which is located near the pool entrance to the locker rooms. Our pool display case is another way we are trying to keep members informed of changes in schedules, events, or other swim-related information. Be sure to check it out!
BACK TO TOP
YOU. FIT. NEWS
Don’t miss our new Member Computer Terminal in the lobby for you to check your You.Fit visits on, view your account, read the latest newsletter, view schedules, and more!
You. Fit. Rewards is a workout incentive and rewards program just for Parkpoint members. With You. Fit., you earn credits for working out and are rewarded with valuable Year-End Prizes. Plus, if you workout 8 times or more in a month you can enter into the You. Fit. Monthly Drawing to win other exciting prizes such as a FREE Month’s Dues, Spa or Restaurant Gift Certificates, Entertainment Tickets, Personal Training and more!
BACK TO TOP
KIDS STUFF
Parkpoint’s Summer Camps Update
With Sessions 1 and 2 completed, we are half-way through Parkpoint’s Summer Camps and they have been a great success! Campers have enjoyed a full schedule packed with exciting crafts and activities, water games, and good times in the pool. We are looking forward to more adventures in Sessions 3 and 4. Keep an eye out for more possible additions next summer!
BACK TO TOP
Kids Night Out
Check out our upcoming Kids Night Out dates for July and August!
July 16th 5-8 pm: Come wag your tail and wiggle your ears at the Dog Theme Kids Night Out!
August 20th 5-8 pm: You are o-Fish-ally invited to join us at the Under the Sea Kids Night Out!
Come and join us for evenings full of fun and adventure! Kids will enjoy exciting activities, a fun craft, a movie, and yummy kid food! Kid’s Night Out provides an opportunity for kids to socialize in a positive and healthy environment. And of course, it has the added benefit of giving parents a night out of their own! We hope to see you there.
Ages 2-12 years
Cost: $20 for the first child, $15 for each additional sibling (Members)
$30 for the first child, $25 for each additional sibling (Nonmembers)
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MEMBER & STAFF SUPERSTARS
Congratulations Lauren Ahlgren – Employee of the Quarter!
We are pleased to announce Lauren Ahlgren as the well deserving winner of the Employee of the Quarter (April – June 2010). Having joined Parkpoint in May of 2008, Lauren started working in our Aquatics, Front Desk and Maintenance departments. She has also now transitioned into our Aquatics Assistant as well as helping coordinate our Book Club. She has proven herself to be a very dedicated worker with excellent attention to customer service and standards as well as being a fantastic team player. She is obliging, helpful and flexible with a positive attitude. Lauren has excelled in all of her new roles and responsibilities and her passion for swimming and our aquatics program have played a huge role in our recently redesigned programs. Because of her talent and dedication, the swim program and lessons have been a resounding success – organized, focused and a lot of fun. Congratulations Lauren for being recognized by members and fellow staff alike!
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CALENDAR
July 4th - Independence Day Club Open 7am to 2pm
July 5 to July 15 - Swim Lesson Session 3
July 24th - Introduction to Yoga Workshop with Nanci Haines 12pm-2pm
July 12th - Sand June Active Wear Sale 9am to 1pm
July 16th - Kids Night Out 5-8 pm
July 19 to July 29 - Swim Lesson Session 4
July 28th - Parkpoint Book Club 6pm
July 30th - Summer BBQ with Charcuterie 5pm to 7pm
August 14th - Modified Club Hours, Club Closes at 3pm
August 20th - Kids Night Out 5-8 pm
August 21st - Learning to Fly: Intermediate/Advanced Yoga Workshop with Nanci Haines 12pm-2pm
August 25th - Parkpoint Book Club 6pm
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