In This Issue
Manager’s Message
Tour de Parkpoint
Bike Skills Clinic!
SAFETY CHECK!
Boathouse Sushi Coming in March to the Parkpoint Café!
Trainer’s Tip
SHADES OF GLORY - A HUGE SUCCESS!
Attention Runners and Triathletes!
Welcome our New Personal Trainer Nica Urueta
RACQUETBALL CORNER
DARIA ACOCELLA – AESTHETICIAN for PARKPOINT CLUBS
NUTRITION SHORTS!
GROUP EXERCISE
Beginners Yoga Clinic
You. Fit. Online Drawing Winners
Member & Staff Superstars
Coming in April: Ledson Marsh - Annadel State Park Hike with Kris and Wardell
Manager’s Message
Dear Members,
Spring is a wonderful time of the year and a busy one at the club! Do check out all of the great activities we have going on in the month of March.
If you are a cyclist you won't want to miss our very first Tour de Parkpoint (link) outdoor cycling event led by the Club sponsored pro team, NorCal Bike Sport. This awesome group of pro cyclists will lead three rides from club to club. Our first ride from the Santa Rosa Club to the Healdsburg Club is on Saturday, March 20th. The second ride from Santa Rosa ends at the Sonoma Club on Saturday, April 17th. The final big ride starts at the Sonoma Club and goes all the way to the Healdsburg Club - the ride takes off on the same day that the Tour de California begins in Nevada City on Sunday, May 16th! How cool is that? You won't want to miss these great opportunities to ride with the pros - you'll benefit from their cycling tips, encouragement and motivation!
Wishing you all health and happiness in body, mind and spirit,
Nancy
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Tour de Parkpoint
Attention Cyclists!
Join the cycling pros of the NorCal Team for three mellow to intermediate rides from club to club. This is a great opportunity for road cyclists of every level to ride as a group under the direction and encouragement of pro cyclists! There will be two pace groups on each ride to accommodate a variety of riders at all speeds. Complimentary refreshments and 5-minute chair massages will be offered upon arrival at each club.
Don't miss the opportunity to ride with the pros!
The team will offer tips, encouragement and support throughout each ride!
Road biking experience is required
Members: $25/ride or $65 for the series
Nonmembers: $40/ride or $99 for the series
Plus, don't miss out - attend the Skills Clinic on Sunday, March 7th at 3 pm.
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Bike Skills Clinic!
Join Jonathan Lee, Captain of the Elite Team NorCal Bike Sport for the Skills Clinic on Sunday, March 7th at 3 pm.
Prepare for the Tour de Parkpoint:
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SAFETY CHECK!
For your safety and the safety of other members, please do not wear medicated patches in the sauna, steam or whirlpool. The County Health Department advises that more than the recommended dosage may be absorbed when using spa facilities that heat the body and open the skin pores. This includes patches such as nicotine, birth control, or fentanyl. We appreciate your cooperation.
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Boathouse Sushi
Coming in March to the Parkpoint Café!
The Café will now carry grab-and-go bento box meals from Boathouse Sushi. Boathouse is known for creating high quality sushi and Asian cuisine using fresh and tasty ingredients. The Café will offer their bento box meal of vegetarian sushi rolls with seaweed salad and edamame as well as delicious chicken teriyaki bowls. For a quick and healthy grab-and-go meal, Boathouse Sushi will be the way to go!
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Trainer’s Tip
Lana Pacheco
Have you reached a “plateau” in your workouts and are just not seeing any improvements or changes? Or maybe you are bored with your routine and just don’t feel like coming to the gym? Then it is time to re-evaluate your fitness goals and your program!
There are many possible reasons why our bodies reach a plateau. The basic principle is that we have to continually challenge our bodies in order to see any changes. If you’ve been doing the same workout at the same intensity your body will adapt and reach a plateau. This can lead not only to boredom but also to the stabilization of your existing weight.
To spice things up try taking a new class, working out on a new machine, experimenting with a new discipline, or increasing your workout time or intensity. A personal trainer can be of great assistance so either schedule an update or sign up for personal training. Some changes could be as simple as adding additional resistance to your weight lifting.
What if you’ve lost weight and have hit a plateau? It is probably because you are either still eating the same amount of calories or working out in the same way. To break through the plateau you’ll need to burn more calories than you take in. The answer is simple, reduce your calorie intake and/or step up your workout schedule!
Here are some quick tips:
Lana
lana@parkpointhealthclub.com
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SHADES OF GLORY - A HUGE SUCCESS!
Our 3rd Annual Shades of Glory concluded in a grand way with our first ever Last Chance Dance Party led by our Group Exercise Director, Kris! Congratulations to everyone who participated in SOG - we loved watching you trying new things and motivating each other to stick to your workouts. We had all of the usual suspects participating including Lee Tucker, Dave Kennedy, Ralph Bowman, Whitey Sterman, Michelle Olsen, Lucy Oyzaka, Peggy Williams, Mary Jane Grotting, and last minute entry, Jonathon Steele. Plus, we had many new participants for a total of over 90 participants!
The official winners will be posted in the club, but remember you are ALL winners! It took courage and commitment to try a new class or go that extra mile on the treadmill. If you’ve discovered the joys of Zumba, African Dance, Fit Express, Pilates, cycle classes, qigong or yoga, don’t stop now! We encourage you to keep your momentum going and continue to challenge yourself by taking extra classes or finding new workout routines. That’s what Shades of Glory is all about!
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Attention Runners and Triathletes!
Interested in training for a triathlon, race or half-marathon? Krista Williams, Parkpoint Personal Trainer and triathlete coach is offering training programs for runners and triathletes beginning in April. Look for more information posted in the club or contact Krista directly at 322-2271
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Welcome our New Personal Trainer
Nica Urueta
Congratulations to Nica on receiving her Personal Training certification through the highly renowned and respected National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)! Nica is now available to schedule Personal Training clients and can be contacted through the Personal Trainer voicemail at 636-5071. First-time personal training clients receive 10% off on their first package with Nica.
Nica is working on a degree in health and fitness and is a Kinesiology major at the Santa Rosa Junior College where she worked in the adaptive P.E. department. She has been an avid athlete throughout her life and is interested in working with the youth population to enhance their sport performance.
Nica works the Fitness Floor on Wednesdays from 3:45pm-7:45pm, Friday from 8-1pm and Saturday from 8-12pm. To meet Nica, sign up for an orientation or update with her, or join her for a Fit Express workout on Fridays and Saturdays.
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RACQUETBALL CORNER
VINTAGE DOUBLES RACQUETBALL TOURNAMENT
Friday, March 19 – Sunday 21st.
Don’t miss this great Round-Robin Doubles Tournament for men and women of all age divisions! All players are guaranteed at least two matches per division, plus they’ll enjoy great hospitality, a souvenir T-shirt and prizes!
Submit your completed entry form to the front desk by March 15th.
Forms available at the front desk. Sign up early, as space is limited.
One event: $45, Two events: $65
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DARIA ACOCELLA –
AESTHETICIAN for PARKPOINT CLUBS
Spring is here and it’s time to treat yourself to a relaxing and rejuvenating skin care treatment. Contact Daria directly at 486-2749 to schedule your appointment. She offers a complete array of facials including peels and waxing.
First-timers Waxing Special: Schedule your first eyebrow wax with Daria and receive it FREE! Call Daria today!
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NUTRITION SHORTS!
with James Burke, MS, RD
Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes
Monday, March 29th
7:15pm in the Studio
Are your blood sugars too high? Have you recently been diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes? Then this is the class for you!
With diet and exercise people have been able to reduce and even discontinue their medications. Maybe you can too!!
Sign up at the front desk to assure you’ll receive a handout.
FREE for Members & Nonmembers
Sign up at the front desk – 3 E’s???
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GROUP EXERCISE
Introduction to Yamuna® Body Rolling
With Jacque Benton
Certified Body Rolling Instructor
Saturday, March 13th
11:30am - 12:30pm
Yamuna® Body Rolling (YBR) is a revolutionary approach to health and fitness using balls designed exclusively for this practice.
Unlike other ball exercises, YBR goes far beyond random movement and stretch. It allows you to work specific muscles in detail, to create suppleness in tight areas and optimize range of motion.
Yamuna® Body Rolling re-educates muscles and stimulates bone, creating positive permanent changes to the body.
Sign up at the front desk
Space is limited to 20
Members: $20, Nonmembers: $30
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Beginners Yoga Clinic
With Hannah Caratti
Sunday, March 14th
12 - 1pm
Aerobic Room
Free to all members
Have you always wanted to try yoga but felt a little unsure or afraid about coming to a class? Or if you have you tried a few classes but weren’t sure what you were doing?
This clinic will take the mystery out of yoga. Hannah Caratti has been a Yoga
instructor for over 20 years and works with people of all ages and abilities.
Her classes are gentle, easy, relaxing and healing. They are based on Iyengar,
Sivananda and Synergy yoga techniques.
Sign up at the front desk
Members: FREE, Nonmembers: $15
3 E’s per class
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You. Fit. Online Drawing Winners
Congratulations to Doug and Jennifer Shannon on winning the drawing for an overnight for two at the lovely Victorian Inn on First in Napa. Doug and Jennifer won this great getaway for being one of the first to sign up for the new online You. Fit. 2010 program.
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Member & Staff Superstars
Employee of the Quarter - Janie Wycoff
Congratulations to front desk employee, Janie Wycoff on being selected as our final Employee of the Quarter for 2009!
Since July of 2008 Janie has been indispensable as our Club opener greeting the morning crew with a bright smile, cheery disposition and superb personalized customer service. Janie is known for going above and beyond as when she taught a member to play racquetball on her own time or brought in her own coffeepot when the Club’s was out of order! What more can you ask for? Janie is extremely competent and capable, responsible, dependable, enthusiastic and energetic, caring and supportive, a creative problem solver and a dedicated, committed stellar employee!
We are truly fortunate to have Janie on staff and are proud to announce that she will take over Front Desk Supply and Organizational Duties this year. Thank you Janie, for all you do!
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Coming in April:
Ledson Marsh - Annadel State Park Hike with Kris and Wardell
Saturday, April 10th 9am - 3pm
Treat yourself to a day outdoors in Annadel!
You will challenge your cross-training abilities with this little known hike! You’ll explore old mine sites and Wardell will explain both the natural and cultural histories of the park. With Wardell in the lead you may even discover some hidden sites!
Please wear layered clothing, good hiking shoes and bring plenty of water, sunscreen, a jacket if necessary and a sack lunch. Snacks will be provided.
Meet at the first parking area on the left on Channel Dr. and we’ll shuttle into the park.
Sign up at the front desk by April 8th
Members: $15, Nonmembers: $20
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Wardell was a Park Ranger at Annadel for 20 years. He lived and worked in the park and knows it intimately, both inside and out. He will lead the hike along with Kris Freewoman, our Group Exercise Director and outdoor enthusiast.
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Manager’s Message
Tour de Parkpoint
Bike Skills Clinic!
SAFETY CHECK!
Boathouse Sushi Coming in March to the Parkpoint Café!
Trainer’s Tip
SHADES OF GLORY - A HUGE SUCCESS!
Attention Runners and Triathletes!
Welcome our New Personal Trainer Nica Urueta
RACQUETBALL CORNER
DARIA ACOCELLA – AESTHETICIAN for PARKPOINT CLUBS
NUTRITION SHORTS!
GROUP EXERCISE
Beginners Yoga Clinic
You. Fit. Online Drawing Winners
Member & Staff Superstars
Coming in April: Ledson Marsh - Annadel State Park Hike with Kris and Wardell
Manager’s Message
Dear Members,
Spring is a wonderful time of the year and a busy one at the club! Do check out all of the great activities we have going on in the month of March.
If you are a cyclist you won't want to miss our very first Tour de Parkpoint (link) outdoor cycling event led by the Club sponsored pro team, NorCal Bike Sport. This awesome group of pro cyclists will lead three rides from club to club. Our first ride from the Santa Rosa Club to the Healdsburg Club is on Saturday, March 20th. The second ride from Santa Rosa ends at the Sonoma Club on Saturday, April 17th. The final big ride starts at the Sonoma Club and goes all the way to the Healdsburg Club - the ride takes off on the same day that the Tour de California begins in Nevada City on Sunday, May 16th! How cool is that? You won't want to miss these great opportunities to ride with the pros - you'll benefit from their cycling tips, encouragement and motivation!
Wishing you all health and happiness in body, mind and spirit,
Nancy
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Tour de Parkpoint
Attention Cyclists!
Join the cycling pros of the NorCal Team for three mellow to intermediate rides from club to club. This is a great opportunity for road cyclists of every level to ride as a group under the direction and encouragement of pro cyclists! There will be two pace groups on each ride to accommodate a variety of riders at all speeds. Complimentary refreshments and 5-minute chair massages will be offered upon arrival at each club.
Don't miss the opportunity to ride with the pros!
The team will offer tips, encouragement and support throughout each ride!
- Ride 1: Saturday, March 20th
Santa Rosa to Healdsburg - Ride 2: Saturday, April 17th
Santa Rosa to Sonoma - Ride 3: Sunday, May 16th
Sonoma to Healdsburg
Road biking experience is required
Members: $25/ride or $65 for the series
Nonmembers: $40/ride or $99 for the series
Plus, don't miss out - attend the Skills Clinic on Sunday, March 7th at 3 pm.
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Bike Skills Clinic!
Join Jonathan Lee, Captain of the Elite Team NorCal Bike Sport for the Skills Clinic on Sunday, March 7th at 3 pm.
Prepare for the Tour de Parkpoint:
- Basic ride cycling etiquette
- Hand signals
- Dexterity and handling drills
- Contact drills
- And much more….
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SAFETY CHECK!
For your safety and the safety of other members, please do not wear medicated patches in the sauna, steam or whirlpool. The County Health Department advises that more than the recommended dosage may be absorbed when using spa facilities that heat the body and open the skin pores. This includes patches such as nicotine, birth control, or fentanyl. We appreciate your cooperation.
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Boathouse Sushi
Coming in March to the Parkpoint Café!
The Café will now carry grab-and-go bento box meals from Boathouse Sushi. Boathouse is known for creating high quality sushi and Asian cuisine using fresh and tasty ingredients. The Café will offer their bento box meal of vegetarian sushi rolls with seaweed salad and edamame as well as delicious chicken teriyaki bowls. For a quick and healthy grab-and-go meal, Boathouse Sushi will be the way to go!
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Trainer’s Tip
Lana Pacheco
Have you reached a “plateau” in your workouts and are just not seeing any improvements or changes? Or maybe you are bored with your routine and just don’t feel like coming to the gym? Then it is time to re-evaluate your fitness goals and your program!
There are many possible reasons why our bodies reach a plateau. The basic principle is that we have to continually challenge our bodies in order to see any changes. If you’ve been doing the same workout at the same intensity your body will adapt and reach a plateau. This can lead not only to boredom but also to the stabilization of your existing weight.
To spice things up try taking a new class, working out on a new machine, experimenting with a new discipline, or increasing your workout time or intensity. A personal trainer can be of great assistance so either schedule an update or sign up for personal training. Some changes could be as simple as adding additional resistance to your weight lifting.
What if you’ve lost weight and have hit a plateau? It is probably because you are either still eating the same amount of calories or working out in the same way. To break through the plateau you’ll need to burn more calories than you take in. The answer is simple, reduce your calorie intake and/or step up your workout schedule!
Here are some quick tips:
- Add more resistance. Take one exercise you are stuck on and add a little more weight for one set of that exercise. Lift as many reps of that set as you can. If you can do the whole set at the increased weight, great! If not, just do as many as you can and than lower the weight for your second and third set.
- Add time to your aerobic workout. Try adding a few minutes each week to your cardio. Build up to 1 hour of aerobic training three to six days per week.
- Add intensity to your aerobic training. If you are already maxed out on your aerobic training time, increase the intensity. Experiment with either a faster pace or more resistance – you can even try the increased intensity in short bursts of 30 seconds or less.
- Attend one of James Burkes Nutrition Shorts to get some healthy tips on what works and doesn’t work in your daily diet.
- Ask a Trainer for help if you are unsure how to do an exercise or if you just want something new to spice it up. We are here to help! Trainers can also offer personal training if you are ready to take the next step
Lana
lana@parkpointhealthclub.com
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SHADES OF GLORY - A HUGE SUCCESS!
Our 3rd Annual Shades of Glory concluded in a grand way with our first ever Last Chance Dance Party led by our Group Exercise Director, Kris! Congratulations to everyone who participated in SOG - we loved watching you trying new things and motivating each other to stick to your workouts. We had all of the usual suspects participating including Lee Tucker, Dave Kennedy, Ralph Bowman, Whitey Sterman, Michelle Olsen, Lucy Oyzaka, Peggy Williams, Mary Jane Grotting, and last minute entry, Jonathon Steele. Plus, we had many new participants for a total of over 90 participants!
The official winners will be posted in the club, but remember you are ALL winners! It took courage and commitment to try a new class or go that extra mile on the treadmill. If you’ve discovered the joys of Zumba, African Dance, Fit Express, Pilates, cycle classes, qigong or yoga, don’t stop now! We encourage you to keep your momentum going and continue to challenge yourself by taking extra classes or finding new workout routines. That’s what Shades of Glory is all about!
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Attention Runners and Triathletes!
Interested in training for a triathlon, race or half-marathon? Krista Williams, Parkpoint Personal Trainer and triathlete coach is offering training programs for runners and triathletes beginning in April. Look for more information posted in the club or contact Krista directly at 322-2271
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Welcome our New Personal Trainer
Nica Urueta
Congratulations to Nica on receiving her Personal Training certification through the highly renowned and respected National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)! Nica is now available to schedule Personal Training clients and can be contacted through the Personal Trainer voicemail at 636-5071. First-time personal training clients receive 10% off on their first package with Nica.
Nica is working on a degree in health and fitness and is a Kinesiology major at the Santa Rosa Junior College where she worked in the adaptive P.E. department. She has been an avid athlete throughout her life and is interested in working with the youth population to enhance their sport performance.
Nica works the Fitness Floor on Wednesdays from 3:45pm-7:45pm, Friday from 8-1pm and Saturday from 8-12pm. To meet Nica, sign up for an orientation or update with her, or join her for a Fit Express workout on Fridays and Saturdays.
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RACQUETBALL CORNER
VINTAGE DOUBLES RACQUETBALL TOURNAMENT
Friday, March 19 – Sunday 21st.
Don’t miss this great Round-Robin Doubles Tournament for men and women of all age divisions! All players are guaranteed at least two matches per division, plus they’ll enjoy great hospitality, a souvenir T-shirt and prizes!
Submit your completed entry form to the front desk by March 15th.
Forms available at the front desk. Sign up early, as space is limited.
One event: $45, Two events: $65
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DARIA ACOCELLA –
AESTHETICIAN for PARKPOINT CLUBS
Spring is here and it’s time to treat yourself to a relaxing and rejuvenating skin care treatment. Contact Daria directly at 486-2749 to schedule your appointment. She offers a complete array of facials including peels and waxing.
First-timers Waxing Special: Schedule your first eyebrow wax with Daria and receive it FREE! Call Daria today!
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NUTRITION SHORTS!
with James Burke, MS, RD
Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes
Monday, March 29th
7:15pm in the Studio
Are your blood sugars too high? Have you recently been diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes? Then this is the class for you!
With diet and exercise people have been able to reduce and even discontinue their medications. Maybe you can too!!
Sign up at the front desk to assure you’ll receive a handout.
FREE for Members & Nonmembers
Sign up at the front desk – 3 E’s???
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GROUP EXERCISE
Introduction to Yamuna® Body Rolling
With Jacque Benton
Certified Body Rolling Instructor
Saturday, March 13th
11:30am - 12:30pm
Yamuna® Body Rolling (YBR) is a revolutionary approach to health and fitness using balls designed exclusively for this practice.
Unlike other ball exercises, YBR goes far beyond random movement and stretch. It allows you to work specific muscles in detail, to create suppleness in tight areas and optimize range of motion.
Yamuna® Body Rolling re-educates muscles and stimulates bone, creating positive permanent changes to the body.
Sign up at the front desk
Space is limited to 20
Members: $20, Nonmembers: $30
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Beginners Yoga Clinic
With Hannah Caratti
Sunday, March 14th
12 - 1pm
Aerobic Room
Free to all members
Have you always wanted to try yoga but felt a little unsure or afraid about coming to a class? Or if you have you tried a few classes but weren’t sure what you were doing?
This clinic will take the mystery out of yoga. Hannah Caratti has been a Yoga
instructor for over 20 years and works with people of all ages and abilities.
Her classes are gentle, easy, relaxing and healing. They are based on Iyengar,
Sivananda and Synergy yoga techniques.
Sign up at the front desk
Members: FREE, Nonmembers: $15
3 E’s per class
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You. Fit. Online Drawing Winners
Congratulations to Doug and Jennifer Shannon on winning the drawing for an overnight for two at the lovely Victorian Inn on First in Napa. Doug and Jennifer won this great getaway for being one of the first to sign up for the new online You. Fit. 2010 program.
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Member & Staff Superstars
Employee of the Quarter - Janie Wycoff
Congratulations to front desk employee, Janie Wycoff on being selected as our final Employee of the Quarter for 2009!
Since July of 2008 Janie has been indispensable as our Club opener greeting the morning crew with a bright smile, cheery disposition and superb personalized customer service. Janie is known for going above and beyond as when she taught a member to play racquetball on her own time or brought in her own coffeepot when the Club’s was out of order! What more can you ask for? Janie is extremely competent and capable, responsible, dependable, enthusiastic and energetic, caring and supportive, a creative problem solver and a dedicated, committed stellar employee!
We are truly fortunate to have Janie on staff and are proud to announce that she will take over Front Desk Supply and Organizational Duties this year. Thank you Janie, for all you do!
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Coming in April:
Ledson Marsh - Annadel State Park Hike with Kris and Wardell
Saturday, April 10th 9am - 3pm
Treat yourself to a day outdoors in Annadel!
You will challenge your cross-training abilities with this little known hike! You’ll explore old mine sites and Wardell will explain both the natural and cultural histories of the park. With Wardell in the lead you may even discover some hidden sites!
Please wear layered clothing, good hiking shoes and bring plenty of water, sunscreen, a jacket if necessary and a sack lunch. Snacks will be provided.
Meet at the first parking area on the left on Channel Dr. and we’ll shuttle into the park.
Sign up at the front desk by April 8th
Members: $15, Nonmembers: $20
3E’s
Wardell was a Park Ranger at Annadel for 20 years. He lived and worked in the park and knows it intimately, both inside and out. He will lead the hike along with Kris Freewoman, our Group Exercise Director and outdoor enthusiast.
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