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Member Spotlight: Mark Bowler

This month we’d like to celebrate the success of one of our super friendly members who graces the PARC Health Club with his positive energy every time he trains, Mark Bowler!

Mark has been nominated for the Member Spotlight this month for great attitude and polite friendly nature, helping to make the PARC Health Club a positive space. Mark is always open to helping out fellow gym members and is an extremely valuable member of the PARC community!  We sat down with him and asked a few questions about why PARC is important to him.

 

What type of training do you do at PARC? 

Body building sessions in the gym!

What is your year of health goal?

I’m working towards competing in natural body building October next year however I’m always working on being my general health and fitness as well.

What motivates you?

I want to a role model for my kids! My daughter just joined, and we train together every week. That time is extremely valuable to me. On top of that, PARC is an extremely positive environment, so I want to be here! The social aspect of coming to PARC is so important to me. I have made lot of friends since I have been here and have been able to inadvertently help others through conversation and friendship.

Do you have a training buddy? 

I met up with my daughter a few times a week to train together! Other than that, I come alone but always have members to chat to while I am training. That’s part of what motivates me, PARC is such a friendly environment!

Why do you love PARC?

I love the friendly and welcoming environment in the gym! PARC has everything you could need for your health and fitness….including great coffee! I’ve trained at a lot of gyms over the years, and this is by far the best one!

What is your biggest achievement at PARC?

When returned to the gym after taking a break due to the temporary closures, I had put on weight, and I decided to make a change. I got back in and lost 30kg in 8 months!

How long have you been a member with us

I am a foundation member…I signed up in a tent before PARC was even built!

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Upcoming closures at PARC 🏗️👷‍♂️
From Monday 8 to Friday 12 December, we’ll be replacing our main rooftop chiller unit. These works will require a crane on site. To keep our members and guests safe, we will be closing key areas of the building. 

CLOSED: Monday 8 December closures, 7.00am - 3.30pm 
- Warm Water Pool Hall, including spa, sauna and team room 
- Group Exercise Studio 1 
- Group Exercise Studio 2 
- Allied Health Suites 

The Main Pool Hall, Gym, Cycle Studio and Reformer Studio will be open as normal. 

CLOSED: Tuesday 9 December closures, 7.00am - 9.00am 
Main entrance - members and guests will be able to access the building via the Group Entry on the main carpark side of the building. Staff will be onsite to support and direct visitors. 
- Cafe 
- Sections of the gym floor 

There will also be impacts to parking, with areas of the carpark closed to accommodate the crane. 
To learn more about the upcoming works, please visit our website via the link in bio.

Thank you for your understanding and patience. 

#PARCFrankston
Join us at PARC today from 12.30pm - 3pm for a fun and inclusive Community Fundraising BBQ as we celebrate International Day of People with Disability! 💙

Every dollar raised will go directly towards our Community Participation Fund, helping subsidise important allied health and capacity-building programs that many of our clients would otherwise be unable to access. 

Come along, enjoy a delicious BBQ, connect with the community, and support meaningful opportunities for people with disability.

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National Water Safety Week starts tomorrow! 🛟

Our PARC Swim teachers will be focusing on water safety exercises during swimming lessons this week. 

PARC Swim families, remember to bring old clothes or pajamas to your lessons to wear over your swimwear. 👕

#PARCFrankston #WaterSafetyWeek
Wow! We are just blown away by the generosity of our PARC community 🤩 

Our giving tree has been overflowing with gifts for families in need this Christmas. A massive thank you to everyone who has donated so far 💙 

If you would like to donate, we are accepting gifts and non-perishable items up until Friday 12 December. Let's keep spreading joy in our wonderful community this Christmas season! 🎄

#PARCFrankston #ChristmasGivingTree #Christmasgiftdonations #christmasappeal

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