Splash...Newsletter 1 Splash News! Volume 12 Summer 2016 Newsletter Executive Director’s Message: Friends at the Farmer’s Market It has been a busy winter and spring for the Long

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Splash News!

Volume 12 Summer 2016 Newsletter

Executive Director’s Message:

It has been a busy winter and spring for the Long Range Planning Committee, formerly known as the Master Capital Improvement Committee. After several meetings, assessments of past and current survey results, and public workshops, we are now moving forward. The Board of Commissioners and the Long Range Planning Committee will soon release a Request of Qualifications (RFQ) to find architectural & engineering pre-design services. These services are needed to assess renovation of and upgrades for our current facility, and potential new construction based on what our public and you are telling us you would like to see here in the future.

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Inside this Issue...

1 Executive Director’s Message /

Upcoming Events

2 Executive Director Continued / Annual

Shut Down Projects / Masters Swim

3 Spring Garage & Consignment Sale / Fall

Gardening Sale

4 Summer Schedule

5 Special Appreciation /Now Hiring /

Spotlight on Staff

6 Spotlight on Staff Continued

7 Friends of Fidalgo Volunteer Form

8 Did You Know?

Upcoming Events:

● Fall Gardening Sale - September 24th, 8:00 a.m. to noon in the lower parking lot of the pool. Plants, gardening related items, prizes and more!

● Friends at the Farmer’s Market - come visit us at the Farmer’s Market Labor Day weekend, September 3, and find out what Friends and FPFC are up to.

Become a Friend of Fidalgo…

Everyone is welcome! Help us to make FPFC an even better place. Meeting times alternate between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. the second Monday of every month. Find a time that suits you and come join us! Next meetings: July 11th at 9:00, August 8 at 5:00, September 12th at 9:00, October 10th at 5:00, November 14th at 9:00, December 12th at 5:00. Check the bulletin board for more information or e-mail Friends at [email protected].

Annual Shutdown

The annual FPFC shutdown is scheduled for August 6 - 21.

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Annual Shutdown:

This year the annual FPFC facility shut-down is scheduled for August 6 - 21st. Some of the projects planned during this time include:

Service and repair the Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning systems.

Test & service the fire door to the fitness area. Repair damaged floor tiles on the pool deck and

in the locker rooms. Install the new chair lift made possible by a

grant from the Anacortes Rotary on the pool deck.

Resolve the tree root problem in the upper parking lot.

Service the electrical panels. Have a diver re-plaster minor areas in the pool

and check surface integrity. Renew the main drain covers in the deep end of

the pool. Service the boiler. Pressure wash pool deck, locker rooms and

sidewalks. Plumbing, electrical, and hardware repairs

around the building. Repair doors. Replace wall base trim in the lower lobby area. Renew the pool water filters and make filter tank

repairs.

Masters Swimmers:

Looking for a great water workout? Interested in some personal coaching? Want to swim with others? If you are 18 or older, join Masters, get in shape, and improve your technique. All levels and abilities are welcome! Masters swim Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:45 - 7:00 a.m. and Saturday from 6:00 - 7:00 a.m. Watch as more times may be added.

TAC Masters swimmers take 3rd in their division!

Director’s Message Continued

The Board of Commissioners desires to select a full-service firm or team who will be available to assist with a) all aspects of architectural and engineering concept design based on the District’s prior and recent feasibility, survey and public workshop research; b) business planning including cost estimating, financial implications of various program and facility elements, and anticipated recovery costs for each; c) construction management administration for building assessment; d) space planning; e) performance goals to achieve efficiency; and f) other similar deliverables that will be discussed prior to candidate selection. This project needs to be designed in a manner to permit construction in phases that align with program priorities and funding. A Long Range Planning Committee will be established to work with the selected Consultant.

After the project work is completed by the Consultant and our Core Design Team, the new conceptual design and supporting documentation will be brought to the public for additional comments, questions and support. We certainly appreciate all your and our community’s assistance with this master plan work and hope everyone will continue to be involved throughout the process.

Please continue to be involved in creating our master plan for the future. Your input is imperative!

Marilyn Stadler, Executive Director

Comments or Questions?

Do you have any comments or questions about FPFC? We want to know! Fill out a form located at the front desk and drop it in the box by the front door. Your comments will be reviewed and answered and you’ll be notified of any actions taken to address your concern. Together, we make FPFC a better place!

Photo of Form…

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Strive for progress, not perfection.

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Fall Gardening Sale:

Calling all gardeners! Friends annual Fall Plant & Gardening Sale is on Saturday, September 24th, from 8:00 a.m. - noon in the lower parking lot area of the pool.

We will have an excellent selection of plants, shrubs, seeds, and bulbs donated by patrons and local businesses, as well as other gardening related items. There will also be a chance to enter to win gardening related prizes! All money raised through this fundraiser goes directly back into FPFC to fund special projects.

Plant donations for the sale will be accepted at any time of the day from September 17th through September 23rd and are to be placed on the lawn on the east side of the building near the maintenance entrance.

Details about the sale can be found on the FPFC website under the Friends tab, contact Friends at [email protected], contact Marilyn Stadler at 360-293-0673, or e-mail [email protected] .

Friends always welcomes volunteers. If you are available to help, please contact us.

The Friends of Fidalgo hosted their annual Garage Sale on June 4. This year there was a consignment option which enabled patrons to sell larger items in return for the donation of a portion of the proceeds to Friends. Thank you to everyone who donated items or shopped at the annual Friends of Fidalgo

Together we raised $1780.50 for special projects at the pool!

The winner of the combo monthly pass for bringing in donated items for the sale was Susan Hill. Congratulations Susan!

Don’t forget to save your items for next year’s sale!

Friends Spring Garage & Consignment Sale:

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Summer Schedule June 27 - August 5 / August 22 - September 4

(check the schedule on-line or call 293-0673 for complete, up-to-date information)

Public Swim

This is a multi-purpose pool time including but not limited to lap swimming, personal water exercise, small groups, private lessons, etc.

Monday 5:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday 5:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday 5:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Thursday 5:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday 5:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Sunday 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Note: Limited lanes for lap swim Mon. - Thurs. from 8:00 - 11:30 a.m. and Sat. from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. No water walking/shallow area availability Mon. - Thurs. from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Recreational Swims

M/W 6:35 – 8:00 p.m. Mats/Tubes Tues/Thurs 1:05 - 2:30 p.m. Mats/Tubes F 6:35 – 8:00 p.m. Ollie the Octopus Saturday 10:35 a.m. – noon Mats/Tubes Sunday 1:15 - 2:30 p.m. Mats/Tubes

All recreational swims include the diving board, buoy swing, water slide and life jackets. Children 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult in the water within arms’ reach. Please observe from the balcony area.

Thunderbirds Aquatic Club

Head Coach: Jason Hunter Age Group USS Swim Team Join the team! Must be a level 4 swimmer or higher All ages. Swim with your friends! We have Masters too! Call for more information, 360-299-0673.

Land Fitness Fitness Center: Open for drop-in

Monday - Friday: 5:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday: 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sunday: 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Classes: M 8:05 - 8:55 a.m. Yoga Core NEW! 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. SilverSneakers®Classic 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. Butts & Guts 11:00 - noon Gentle Yoga T 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Strength & Cond. 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Zumba® Gold 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Yoga Flow 11:30 - 12:30 p.m. TRX Basic 12:45 - 1:45 p.m. Strike a Pose NEW! W 8:05 - 8:55 a.m. Yoga Core NEW! 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. SilverSneakers®Classic 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. Butts & Guts

11:00 - noon Gentle Yoga Th 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Strength & Cond. 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Zumba® Gold 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Flow Yoga 11:30 - 12:30 p.m. TRX Basic 12:45 - 1:45 p.m. Strike a Pose NEW! F 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Muscular Strength 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Zumba 11:00 a.m. - noon Gentle Yoga S 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Butts & Guts 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Zumba®

Water Fitness

M/W 6:15 - 7:15 a.m. Water Exercise 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Aquaerobics 8:20 - 9:20 a.m. AquaFit & Strength T/Th 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. PowerFit & Pilates 8:20 - 9:20 a.m. Mind ‘n’ Motion 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Aqua Zumba F 6:15 - 7:15 a.m. Water Exercise 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Deep Aquaerobics 9:00 - 9:50 a.m. Deep H2O Intervals

≈ Work at your own pace as we help you reach your fitness goals! ≈ Water exercise shoes are recommended in shallow water. ≈ Buoyancy belts are supplied for deep water classes.

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Spotlight on Staff:

Kyle Ciminski

If you’ve been in the Fitness Center lately, you will have seen Kyle at work. Kyle originally hails from Oak Harbor where he swam for the Oak Harbor swim team and coached USA swimming. Over the years he has spent a lot of time at FPFC and he now makes it his home base for all of his fitness expertise.

Kyle majored in Business Marketing at Western, but through his coaching he developed his interest in the dry land side of physical training and he discovered his passion for working with people of all different age groups and abilities. He returned to school and received his Health and Fitness Technician (HFT) Certification through Skagit Valley College. In addition, Kyle has 9 certificates in TRX (Total Resistance Exercise) and he is currently one of only 12 master certified trainers in the world! He also holds certifications in everything from Olympic weight lifting, to foam rolling, kettle bells, physical therapy, sports medicine and more!

Kyle’s goal is to help bring you the knowledge and skills you need, at any age or fitness level, to help you reach your fitness goals. Whether better balance, improved strength and posture, core and lower back strengthening, exercise correction, or weight loss are your target, Kyle can help you find the tools to help you get there. You can read about further tips and suggestions from Kyle in the fitness section of the 3rd Act, a magazine for active seniors that Kyle writes for (copies are available at the pool).

One of Kyle specialties is TRX. TRX is a form of resistance exercise developed by a former Navy Seal, but don’t let that intimidate you! …Cont’d on p. 6

Special Appreciation: From the Staff & Friends of Fidalgo Pool

Many thanks to all who participated in the Friends Annual Spring Garage and Consignment Sale. You helped us raise almost $1800.00 to fund special projects at FPFC. We couldn’t do it without you!

Special thanks to Judy Jensen for taking the lead in organizing the Garage and Consignment Sale, to the FPFC staff who helped with the collection of items and the set-up and clean-up, and to all the Friends of Fidalgo who volunteered their time to make this event happen: Marcia Books, Christine Mathes, Matt Castle, Ed Sprauer, Kydie & Brian McKee, Sheryl Kyllo, Maja Gowan, Leslie Ostlund, Jennifer Lewis, Cheryl Thomas, Marilyn Stadler, John Little. It was hard work, but fun and worth it!

Donations to Friends are always welcome and can be mailed in or dropped off at the front desk of FPFC. Your donation to the Friends of Fidalgo Pool & Fitness Center District is a tax-deductible charitable contribution under IRS publication 526.

We have such a wonderful community!

Now Hiring:

FPFC is now hiring Swim Instructors, Lifeguards, and Group Fitness Instructors. Do you have an idea for a class you would like to teach? Share your ideas with us! Interested candidates should contact Marilyn Stadler or Carla Bigelow at 360-293-0673.

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Kyle explains that TRX has found a softer side and is used in physical therapy in VA hospitals. It is something that anyone at any ability level can do. Kyle has clients from ages 15 to 79. TRX uses a pair of Kevlar reinforced nylon straps and your own body weight. Exercises are developed based on your personal needs and abilities and are modified and adjusted based on the angle you choose when exercising. Kyle specializes in developing programs and providing variations that meet your needs. He strives to be encouraging and challenging, helping you push for your personal best in a way that suits you best.

Kyle loves the inviting, relaxed, comfortable and energized atmosphere at FPFC where everyone is like family. Try one of the TRX classes that are included in your membership on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:30, sign up for a private or group training session, or just find out how to use the fitness center equipment. Take advantage of the expertise at your doorstep!

Kirsten Fors

Kirsten is a native of Anacortes and has been at FPFC since November of 2015. She teaches classes both on land (Bootcamp) and in the water (water aerobics).

Kirsten studied Kinesiology at Western Washington University and has a Personal Training Certificate from the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA). She has always been interested in personal fitness and group classes. Being active and healthy is a part of her everyday life.

Between graduation and certification Kirsten decided to test herself and trained for and competed in a full marathon, which she finished September 13, 2015.

Kirsten believes this personal drive influences her classes. She likes to push herself hard, and with that, she likes to push her class hard too. Everyone is always looking for more and she tries to give that to her class. She wants people to come to her classes excited to be there. But mostly, she wants people to leave feeling like they got the work out they were looking for - a work out where they really did give it all they have. It's also important that people learn. Kirsten incorporates the "why" and “how” of what they do in class in her teaching. She believes connecting the action to everyday tasks helps give people a better understanding of their own bodies.

In her classes, Kirsten likes to create an atmosphere that is happy, fun, positive, and encouraging - always with a smile. She describes herself as a pusher, in the best way possible. She expects a lot out of her class but she is very open to feedback and constructive criticism. She may be the instructor, but she feels the class belongs to the participants. Everything done in class has various levels. “I'm constantly reminding everyone that every day is different and with that sometimes different levels of work happen. There isn't a move that can't be modified to fit any and all types of fitness levels.”

Outside of FPFC, Kirsten likes to play outside, garden, bike, hike, run, boat, and the list goes on. She believes it is important to keep interests and hobbies as part of the pursuit to stay young and healthy. Work hard, play harder.

Kirsten finds everyone at FPFC to be friendly and encouraging. Her favorite part is coming in every morning and seeing her people. They are excited to be at the pool and are always ready to give their all and show what they have. It makes her job as instructor very rewarding to know that patrons look forward to seeing her and coming to her class. You can't ask for anything better.

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Pool Together, Push Fitness!

Come join the Friends of Fidalgo Pool & Fitness Center! Get involved in this wonderful community! Help us to make FPFC an even better place!

What can I do to help Friends? Do you have computer skills? Do you like organizing events? Are you a people person who likes to talk to others and can help promote FPFC? Do you have experience with fundraising? Do you have a few hours to help man a booth or staff a Friends event? Do you like to take pictures or make up poster displays? Do you have good ideas and the ability to bring them through to action? Can you supply treats? Can you write promotional articles for the newspaper, contribute to the newsletter, or help maintain the bulletin board? If so, we need you! Come to a meeting, e-mail us at [email protected] or drop off a volunteer form at the pool!

Friends meetings are on the 2nd Monday of each month at 9:00 a.m. or 5:00 p.m. in the meeting room at the pool. Check the bulletin board for upcoming meeting notices, agendas, and meeting minutes. Please stop by and share your skills and talents with us!

Friends 2016 Board:

Chairman, Jennifer Lewis Vice Chairman, Christine Mathes Treasurer, Matt Castle Secretary, Marcia Books

Friends Volunteer Form:

Name_______________________________ Date____________________________ Address______________________________________________________________ Phone Number________________________ E-mail __________________________

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Noon Express Workout

Did you know… the best deal in town is at FPFC? If you enter between the hours of 12:00 and 1:00 p.m., the fee to use the pool without a monthly pass or punch card is only $3.50? For $5.00 enjoy both the pool and fitness center! Enter at noon and stay as long as you like. Come on in for a noon express workout!

Commissioner’s Corner

Did you know… that one of the best ways to find out what is happening at FPFC and to hear about future plans for the facility is to attend a Commissioner’s meeting? Meetings are the first Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m. in the pool’s meeting room and the community is welcome to join in any of these meetings. Participate and stay connected! If you would like to contact the Commissioners, they can be reached by email: [email protected].

Andrew Olson Mel Larsen Pamela Taylor Jeremy McNett David Way

Did you know… for current information and schedule changes you can “like” or “friend” Fidalgo Pool and/or Fidalgo Pool & Fitness Center on Facebook? Stay connected with other pool patrons, find out about special events, receive facility and class updates, get motivated, and share what’s happening at FPFC with your friends!

Find us at www.fidalgopool.com or “like” us on FACEBOOK!

Did you know… Splash News! is produced by the Friends of Fidalgo? Our goal is to help keep you informed of happenings at the pool.

If you would like to contribute or have any suggestions we can be reached at [email protected].

Stay Sun Safe!

Did you know… Summer is here! The sun can be harmful and you need to protect yourself. We can’t say it enough…

Apply sunscreen liberally and evenly to all exposed skin. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of 30 or higher whenever you spend time outdoors. Be sure to cover often-missed spots: the lips, ears, around the eyes, on the neck, the underside of chin, and hands. Reapply every two hours, and immediately after heavy sweating. Always wear a lip balm with an SPF 15 or higher – lips are very sensitive.

For every inch of brim you reduce your lifetime risk of skin cancer by 10%!

http://www.saveyourskin.ca/