That’s right, PARC’s open on Cup Day, Tuesday 2 November. Come on down with the family for a swim, or get your workout in before your Cup Day BBQ! Please see our updated Centre hours for the public holiday.
PARC Centre hours: 7am – 7pm
Cafe hours: 8am – 6pm
Creche: closed
Waterslides open: closed
PARC Swim: no lessons
Be sure to head to the MyPARC app to view the reduced group exercise timetable.
The month of October is Walktober! 🚶♀️
This is a great opportunity to build more movement into your day, especially coming out of the winter months, and work towards your 30-20-2! Here are five tips from our Health and Fitness Team, on how you can get more steps in this Walktober:
🛗 Take the stairs – Skip the lift when you can.
🚗 Park further away – Add a few hundred steps before you`ve even started your day.
📞 Walk while you talk – Take phone calls or catch-ups on the move.
🌯 Do a lap at lunchtime – Even 10 minutes counts.
🖥️ Step on the spot – Take a minute, and get some steps in at your desk
As always, if you need any help or guidance in getting your 30-20-2, please don’t hesitate to speak with one of our friendly staff members, or visit our Digital Hub for some inspiration.
Last days of our Cafe Special! ☕️
Make sure you pop into the Cafe and grab a scone with cream and jam, and small coffee for $10, before it ends!
Happy 99th Birthday Marion! 🥳 🎂
This week, Frankston Masters Swimming Club member Marion celebrated her 99th birthday! We had the absolute pleasure of chatting to Marion, and listening to her story.
Marion discovered her love for swimming and the water at 8 years old when she moved to Blackrock. She participated in many carnivals and swimming events throughout her youth, including joining life saving at 10. She told us that water allows her to feel freedom and that she thrives on the feeling of swimming through the water.
Marion joined Masters at 75, and since joining, has competed in many events throughout Australia, including Sydney, South Australia, Western Australia and her favourite, Pan Pac in Queensland. She competed in the relay at Pan Pac last year, with other 90-year-old swimmers, achieving incredible results!
PARC is much loved by Marion, and she hopes to be an inspiration for other senior members of the community to stay active and keep moving. She also has a soft spot for PINES, saying it’s like stepping straight back to the 70’s.
We asked Marion if she had any inspiring words for someone who may be struggling with confidence or considering entering the water for the first time. Her advice was, “You don’t know what you can do until you try. You must try.”
Happy Birthday Marion! We hope you had a beautiful day, and look forward to catching up next time you are at PARC 🩵
Senior`s Festival Cafe Special! ☕️
This week only, we`re running a special in the cafe to celebrate Senior`s Festival! Come down to Centre and enjoy a scone with jam and cream, and small coffee for $10.
It`s the perfect morning or afternoon treat, after a swim, class or workout in the gym!
Today is World Mental Health Day, an important day in the year to remind us to slow down and check in on how we are feeling 🩵
Getting movement in your day is a great way to help support your mental wellbeing 😌
Whether it`s doing a workout at home, going for a walk with a friend, or coming into Centre to get in your 30-20-2, it all contributes to supporting your mental health 🧠
Join our over-60s Can Swim Program 🏊
Join our Can Swim sessions to help build water safety, confidence and basic water skills. Book one or all sessions. These sessions are for beginners only, adults who cannot swim aged over 60 – focused on safety, not strokes.
📅 Dates: Every Tuesday in October (You can book for one session all)
🕐 Time: 8.00am – 8.45am
🎟️ Cost: Free
Bookings are open for both members and non-members aged over 60 years old, via the link in our bio.
To learn more, visit our website, or speak to one of our friendly team members at Reception.
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