Christmas Is Almost Here

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!!

Cholesterol Screening

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.

Swim Team to Start Soon

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.

On another similar note, the multi-use pool will be closed on Saturday, November 19, from 7:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday, November 20, from 7:00am to 2:00pm for a Kats Swim Meet.

Please make these changes on your schedules, and have a great day!!

Swim Around The Lake

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!!

Cholesterol Screening

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.

Climbing Wall

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.

We have some great climbing classes that you can take. Our "Climbing for Beginners" for ages 6-14 will be starting in November. You have your choice of Mondays from 4:00 to 5:00, or Tuesdays from 5:00 to 6:30 starting November 7th or November 8th. There are 7 classes per session, with a minimum of 4 students per class, maximum of 10. This is a progressive class that teaches the fundamentals of climbing and how to climb safely, helping to build self esteem and confidence. The cost of the class is $70.00 for members and $140.00 for non members.

Our beginning adult climbing class, for ages 15 and up begins October 5, and every Wednesday in October from 5:00 to 7:00pm. This 2 hour class will teach adults the basics , how to climb safely, building confidence and upper body strength. The cost for the class is $10.00 for members and $20.00 for non members.

Please register for all classes at the front desk.

Summit Rails 10 Mile Run

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.