The multi-use as well as the therapy pool will both close at 12:00pm on Saturday, December 24th. This closure is happening so that some maintenance can be done, both pools will re-open on Monday, December 26th at 5:00am. This should not cause too big of an interruption as it will be taken care of over the Holiday weekend. Thank you for understanding.
The cookies are baked, the tree is decorated and all is right with the world. Ha! Here comes the last minute scurrying around, the crazed looks on peoples faces, the house is a wreck and chaos reigns supreme! Okay, okay, let's slow down and get a little reality check. Christmas is 7 days away, you still have time to finish up all the odds and ends, and take a little time for yourself. Maybe get that workout in at the Summit to help you destress. We even have things for sale that would make great stocking stuffers...how about a new swim cap or goggles? We have great Nordic walking poles and pedometers as well for that hard to buy for person. Whatever you have left to do, don't let it stress you out or get you down, get that extra workout in, take time for a cup of tea, sit down and enjoy the quiet and look at the Christmas tree and have a great Holiday! Merry Christmas every one!!
It's that time again. The first Thursday of every month we do our community cholesterol screening. This is held from 7:00am to 10:00am in one of our conference rooms. This is a walk-in clinic with not appointment necessary. Cost on this is $30.00 for a complete screening...LDL, HDL, Triglycerides, Glucose and their ratios. We do offer a 10% discount for senior citizens. Please remember to fast 12 hours prior to coming in, water is of course ok or black coffee.
Starting November 17 running through February 12 the morning lap swim schedule will change. The 6:00 to 7:30am time frame will be utilized by the Highschool swim team for their practises. The pool will still be available for lap swim from 5:00am to 6:00am.
It's time to to the "big swim"! The big swim around Flathead Lake, yup, that's right, swim around the lake. Ok Ok, not really, you actually get to do it in our large lap pool. Swim the equivalent of swimming around Flathead (80 miles) in 6 months time. This started October 1st and will go through March 31st. One mile = 72 pool lengths (36 laps). Chart your progress on the map of the lake posted in the pool area. It's not too late to get started, so jump on in!!
It's that time again! Our next cholesterol screening will be this Thursday, October 6th, from 7:00am to 10:00am. This is a walk in screening, no appointment needed. There are 3 levels of screening for you to choose from, a comprehensive screening which includes...LDL, HDL, glucose, triglycerides and their ratios, the cost on this is $25.00. The next level would be for LDL and HDL, the cost on this is $15.00. The third level is for cholesterol in general and the cost on that is $10.00.
Well it's that time of year for you climbers, almost time to think about coming in and checking out the climbing wall, honing some skills and having some indoor fun. If you have never climbed before there is no better time to get started.
Wanna Run?? Join the Summit and Rails To Trails for their 10 Mile Run coming up Saturday September 24. Registration prior to race day is $25.00, $30.00 on race day. The race begins at the Kila trailhead and runs toward Kalispell. Event parking will be at the finish line, racers will be bused to the start. The bus leaves at 8:30 and again at 8:45, you are welcome to drop off runners at the start just past Kila School where the trail begins. A gun shot start will begin the race at 9:00am. Have a great day and plan to race the Rails to Trail.
Anyone who has ridden on our elevator knows that it has been kind of hit and miss on whether it is working or not. Sooo....beginning Tuesday, September 6th the north elevator will be out of service for up to 4 weeks for modernization. If you need to use the elevator you will be able to enter through our physical therapy department using the south entrance. If you need to use the elevator before physical therapy hours or on the weekends, you will need to contact the front desk and we will have our supervisor on charge let you in through the physical therapy department.
Sooo...Most of you know that we are without hot water this week and it was suggested to me to find the benefits of cold showers. Thanks Darryl. I went to our information superhighway and lo and behold you can find anything on the internet, guess what I found?
Yes, the pools are being drained starting this evening, I know I know, "what will I do?". First off let's set this straight, we do this every year, it is part of our yearly maintenance. We do have alternative classes you can do. For those of you in need of a gentler workout we have some great classes for you to try out. Improve your flexibility and balance with classes like, "Flex"," Gentle-Stretch", "TaiChi", "Yoga", "Core Stability", or "Lighten Up". These are all great alternatives to pool exercises and a great way to try something new and shake up your workout. Give it a try and have a great day!!
It's almost time again. The first Thursday of every month we do our cholesterol screening, which is coming up next Thursday, September 1st. Our screening is held from 7:00am to 10:00am, you need to fast 12 hours prior to coming in (that means no coffee) you may of course drink water. This is a walk in clinic but it is handled very quickly, you are in and out of here in almost no time. A complete screening runs $25.00, LDL and HDL only $15.00, and cholesterol in general $10.00.
Just a little reminder on some upcoming maintenance and repairs that you need to be aware of. The therapy pool will close at 5 pm on Friday, August 26. The lap pool and spa will close on Saturday, August 27. All pools will re-open on Tuesday, September 6.
Sooo...I told you about the Gypsy Fusion Bellydancing class that was coming up on Saturday, August 27, now I need to tell you about some changes. Our bellydancing instructor is an archaeologist and has received an opportunity to go on a "dig". This was a very last minute situation but one that she could not pass up. However, she has to leave the very weekend that the bellydancing class was scheduled. The long and the short of this is that the class has been rescheduled for October 1st. If I get any more details I will let you know.
Join us Saturdays for a Super Swim Workout beginning Saturday September 10 at 7:00am to 8:15am! Improve your technique and endurance with a challenging and fun coached workout. Your coach, Emily von Jentzen, is a certified and triathlon swim coach, she will get you ready for your next triathlon or swimming competition. You should be able to swim 50 yards freestyle with rhythmic breathing before joining the class.Each session is 6 months long.
Keep your schedule open for Saturday, August 27 from 11:00 to 12:30 for our Gypsy Fusion Belly Dance class. This class will teach you the basic movements and drills of fusion style bellydance. This style of dance has it's influences from various forms of dance, including hip hop, Bongra, Rom traditional dance, burlesque, ballet, etc...Bring and friend and dress up if you like-showing the belly is optional! Getting fit and looking beautiful has arrived in the fun and expressive form of bellydance...come and have fun!
Sooo...are there any certified yoga instructors out there that like early mornings? We are having some challenges keeping our 6:00am yoga class going. The problem is that our wonderful yoga instructor has another job that is conflicting with her teaching yoga at that time. How Rude!!
Join us Sunday, August 28 at Whitefish Lake Beach for a 1 mile open water swim beginning and ending at the beach. Early registration cost on or before August 26th is $12.00, race day registration is $17.00. Race start time is 9:15.
It's here again, the first Wednesday of every month is our Senior Dollar Day. Anyone 65 and older is invited to come enjoy the activities at the Summit for only a $1.00. That's right!! $1.00. Enjoy the therapy pool, lap pool, take some classes, lift weights, do some cardio or walk the track. Whatever you feel like doing the choice is yours. Come on in, it's only a buck!!
Just a little update on our upcoming boiler retrofit/repair. This was originally scheduled to start August 1st, however, it has been pushed back to coincide with the annual pool closure that we do for cleaning. The retrofit will put us without hot water starting Monday, August 29 through Friday, September 2.
Hey Kids!! Saturday, July 23 is the 2011 Flathead Valley Kids Triathlon! All kids ages 4 to 11 are invited to participate, this will be held at Woodland Park from 9:00 to 12:00, t-shirts and ribbons awarded to all participants, snacks will also be provided. There is a $13.00 registration fee prior to the race day, $15.00 on race day, sign up here at the Summit.
Just another little FYI for you. Monday August 8th through Friday August 12 the sidewalks in front of Tyke Town along the handicapped parking will be replaced. This project will close the handicapped parking for up to five days.
I received a forwarded e-mail the other day that I thought I would share with you. It is some interesting facts about drinking water and how important it is to our bodies. Did you know that about 90% of heart attacks occur in the morning? It can be minimized if you drink 1 to 2 glasses of water before you retire in the evening. Two glasses of water after waking up helps activate the internal organs. One glass of water 30 minutes before a meal aids in digestion. One glass of water before taking a bath helps lower blood pressure. One glass of water before bed helps avoid strokes or heart attacks.
It's almost that time again! Time to get your cholesterol checked. You can have that done here at the Summit the first Thursday of every month. Our next screening will be July 7th. You will need to fast 12 hours prior to coming in, that means no coffee either. You can of course have water. There are 3 levels of screening you can have done...a comprehensive screening (LDL, HDL, tryglicerides, glucose and their ratios) is 25.00, LDL and HDL for 15.00 and cholesterol in general for 10.00. Come in, say hi and get that screening done, take good care of yourself.
I know, I know everyone has been wondering is the 8:00am yoga on Thursday on or off?? Sometimes summer can prove problematic with scheduling and it has been questionable as to whether the Thursday am yoga class was going to run or not. Thankfully we have fabulous yoga instructors here and they stepped up to the plate to make sure we are still on for that class.
Have you checked out all our great machines that we have for sell through our "Summit at Home" program. Statistically people that have gym memberships also have home workout equipment for their own personal use. Here at the Summit we have a fantastic selection of equipment available for purchase, steppers, elipticals, treadmills, bikes etc...I personally have tried several of these out and I can honestly say the quality is great, much more substantial than I thought they would be and very user friendly. This summer we are offering our Summit at Home machines to you with free delivery and free set up. This would normally run $200, but we want to offer this to you to get you started on your home workout routine. Come check it out and see what we have to offer as far as "Take out for your Workout".
Starting Monday August 1st we will NOT have hot water. Yikes!! This project is going to take about 5 days to complete so we will be without hot water probably that whole week. The pools will still be warm, they run off a different system ,but it will affect the showers. Please make other arrangements if you normally shower here after your workout, or you can get that exra refreshing wake up COLD shower.
Just a little heads up about some upcoming things to know about the racquetball courts. Starting Monday July 25th through July 29th both racquetball courts will be closed starting at 8:00am for refinishing.
Hey girls, are you feeling flirty and sassy? Join the hottest dance aerobic craze here at the Summit starting Saturday June 4th from 8:00am to 8:55am. Wendy Welcome will lead you through simple and fun dance routines, no dance experience necessary. You don't need to sign up and there is no charge to Summit members. Get fit! Have fun! and be a flirty girl!
Hey everybody, guess what today is?? Today is International Nurses Day! In January of 1974 it was decided that May 12 would be declared International Nurses Day, May 12 was chosen as it is the anniversary of the birthday of Florence Nightingale, considered the founder of modern nursing. So all you Doctors out there, and everyone that has been touched in your life by a nurse in some way or another, be sure to say "thank you" for all you do. Sometimes a nurses job is totally thankless and unnoticed whether they are a RN, LPN, or a CNA, but without them the Doctors could not do the jobs that they do. Be sure and say thank you and have a great day!!
We had such a great response the last go round that the ladies have been asking for more. Starting Monday, May 9th we will begin another session of women's weight training, the times this session will be 8:30am to 9:30am Mondays and Wednesdays, and 7:00pm to 8:00pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Sign up here at the front desk or call 751-4100.
OK summer really is right around the corner, school will be out and what will we do with the kids? Summer Fun Camp is the answer! Monday, May 2 members of the Summit can start registering, Monday, May 16 non members can start registration, too. Your kids will have a summer full of fun activities, swimming, playing tennis, racquetball, games, outside to the park, all completely supervised and safe. Put that registration date on your calendar and get the kids ready for a summer full of fun!
Well we have 1 more day coming up of our No School Fun Camp, next week, Friday April 22. Be sure and reserve your spot and register early. Come on in and we'll get those kiddos signed up for some fun here at the Summit.
Thursday May 5th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm bust out your sombreros and your best dancing shoes and come to the Summit for an evening of Latin dance!! For the first half hour, our instructor Sally Conrad, will be teaching basic steps the next 1 1/2 hours will be all Salsa fun! This is free to Summit members, come join the good times and dance!
Hey kids! This is the last one of the season. Join us this Saturday, the 9th from 5:00pm to 9:00pm for an evening of fun, games, pizza and an all around good time! Moms and Dads, this will give you a chance for a little time for yourself, dinner or a movie?? Call 751-4100 or 751-4137 to register.
Hey all you Zumba enthusiasts! Workout! Dance! Have Fun! Join us April 23 for the Flathead Valley Zumba Jam. There will be instructors from all over the Valley showing you how to have a Zumbarific good time. The time is 11:00am-12:30pm on April 23, admission is free to all Summit members and non members. We would ask if you could bring a single food item as a donation for the Flathead Food Bank. Thank you and join us at the Summit for the Flathead Valley Zumba Jam!!!
Hey ladies! Come check out this new class we are offering. Weight training basics will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30am to 6:30am and Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. You asked for some different classes at different times and now you have it. Please sign up at the front desk or give us a call at 751-4100 and we will get you registered. This class is free to members and available to non members for the regular day fee price.
Don't forget next week is Spring Break. It's not too late to get those kids signed up for our No School Fun Camp. You can do half days in the morning or afternoons, or you can do full days, you can do one day or all week. Keep the kids busy, do fun activities here at the Summit. They can play games, go swimming, play tennis or racquetball...the possibilities are endless.
So it is here at last! The first day of Spring 2011 has finally arrived, yeah!!! Of course, in true Montana fashion it is snowing, oh goody. Oh well, it is Spring, we will be gardening soon, we will be outside enjoying the warm weather and sunshine. Yes, I am an eternal optimist, my cup is half full at all times.
Walk, jog, run...Snow, rain or shine it's Summit Classic time!! Join us April 17 at 1:00pm for our 5K/10K community event through the Summit neighborhood. This is a competitive event for the whole family, all ages and all abilities. You can do the 5K or the 10K, you can walk it, jog it, run it, push the baby in the stroller whatever you please.
Hey everybody!! There is still time to get signed up for our next Kids Night Out. It is this Saturday, March 12 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. This is the perfect opportunity for the kids to have a great evening of fun and games, pizza and all sorts of fun things. Let's not forget it's a great night for mom and dad to have a quiet night at home. Stop in or call 751-4100 to register.
Hey everybody! You asked for it and now it's here. The Summit will be opening at 7:00am this Sunday and be staying open until 7:00pm. Through our member surveys you had asked for earlier and extended hours on Sundays and here you go. Have a great weekend and we will see you bright and early Sunday morning.
You asked for it, you got it!! More ways and times to TRX your workout. Starting March 7th, we are adding a Total TRX class at 7:00 am Monday mornings. we also, have the Total Trx classes on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. If circuit training is your thing, try the TRX Circuit Challenge classes Mondays 7:30 to 8:30 pm, and starting March 7th Wednesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Lots of times! Lots of fun! Totally TRX!!
I decided I would like to leave you with a thought for the day to get the weekend started, so here goes.
It's nasty cold outside, snowing, blowing, drifting argghh!!! But, it is warm here inside the Summit! Come in to a warm safe place for running, exercising, swimming and generally just having fun , meet some old friends and make some new ones. Spring will be here soon, I promise. Matter of fact, Spring is only 24 days away!! Woo Hoo!!!
Come join us Friday, February 25 at 12:00 for a free demonstration of healthier eating and cooking. Learn how to prepare healthy meals for yourself, friends and family. We will have demonstrations and samplings of healthier eating options for dinner, snacks and treats!! This class is free to Summit members and will be presented by Christy Ewing, Wellness Coach and Holly Nickels, Registered Dietician. Please register by calling Christy Ewing at 751-4505.
Hey kids! Are you signed up for the no school fun camp for Monday Feb 21?? If not get mom or dad in here to get you registered. In celebration of Presidents Day there is no school on Monday so you are going to be looking for something fun to do. Why not come to the Summit? Get preregistered now for a full day of fun activities. Bring a friend, members and non members are welcome. Register today at the front desk.
Want to learn more about Parisi?? Come on in February 23, from 3:30 to 5:30 to learn more. This is free to members and nonmembers, bring a friend and come in a test your skills!!
Rejuvinate your mind and body, Saturday, March 5 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Join Sheila Connors for a 2 hour meditation and yoga class, Winter Rejuvination. This class is free for Summit members, $15.00 for non members. Please sign up at the front desk to reserve your spot. If you have any questions, call 751-4131.
Valentine's Day is almost here!! Don't forget the dance, Monday February 14 from 7:30 to 9:30 right here at the Summit. The first half hour will be instructional, the rest of the time just pure Fun! Bring your sweetheart and "Dance the Night Away".
