And So It Begins.....

The big question of the summer has been, "when are you going to start on the deli?". Well, finally I have an answer for you. Construction...or distruction will begin Monday. Woo Hoo!!! It is going to be a little crazy around here though, member services has already been displaced, moved, relocated in about 5 different offices. OK not really 5 but they have moved,  which created a lot of chaos around here yesterday but we just have to keep it in perspective, everybody has to be flexible and just try and have some fun with it! I will keep you posted on the progress as the weeks go on.

New Floor

The Summit weight floor will be closed September 27, 28, 29 and 30th. During this time we will be installing new flooring in our fitness area. Woo Hoo!! Studio A, the climbing wall and racquetball courts will also be closed during this time as well. We do apologize for the inconvenience but it will be awesome to have a brand new floor!

Prostate Screening

It's that time again, it only happens once a year. We have free prostate screenings for you guys. We still have room in todays screening that will be from 4:30 to 7:30, there is another screening on Thursday, September 13 from 4:30 to 7:30 also here at the Summit. A third screening will be offered on Saturday, September 29 from 9:00am to 12 noon in Columbia Falls. Appointments are necessary, please call 751-4500 or 751-4100 to make an appointment.

Back to Fall Hours

I'm not ready to say back to Winter hours yet so we will go with Fall hours. Winter must be months away, I'm hopeful. We're going with a nice long lovely Autumn. With that we go back to our extended hours, Monday through Friday 5:00am to 10:00pm,  Saturday 7:00am to 9:00pm, Sunday 7:00am to 7:00pm. We also have a changes  in pool times, some class changes new schedules are available for viewing on line or we have copies here at the front desk. Of course, you can always give us a call with any questions  751-4100.

Glacier National Park, Creekside Ramble

Come join us on a ranger-led hike in Glacier Park!! Friday, September 7th from 10:00am to 2:00pm we will be hiking in the park. We will be gathering at the NW corner in The Summit parking lot and departing promptly at 9:00am. We expect to return by 2:00pm, following our picnic lunch in Glacier Park.

Please provide the following:

*Nutritious snacks (as needed) and a "brown bag" lunch.

*Comfortable, protective and supportive walking shoes/hiking boots

*Wear comfortable clothing, with the ability to add or remove layers.

*Personal backpack with adequate fluids (1-2 quarts of water) for hydration.

*Personal transportation arrangements

*Ability to walk 2 miles over 2 hours, with slight elevation changes

If you need assistance with transportation, please see the Journey to Wellness bulletin board located here in the Summit. Please rsvp to 751-4106 or 751-5374 to reserve your spot.

Swim Around the Lake

It's almost time!! Fall is right around the corner and it's time to start thinking about swimming around Flathead Lake. Say What??? Okay, okay not really. You can complete a warmer version by counting laps in the Summit pool! Turn this challenge into a great six month workout.

The challenge starts October 1, 2012 and ends March 31, 2013. All challengers that complete the 80 miles will receive a really cool hooded sweatshirt.

You log your progress on a chart posted in the pool area. 1 mile = 72 pool lengths (36 laps). Swim 233 lengths (117 laps) per week to complete it in 6 months. For more information call 751-4161

Upcoming Closures

It's that time of year, it comes every year and no it's not for a month. All the pools will be closed the last week of August for our routine repairs and cleaning. The lap pool and spa will be closed Saturday August 25-Tuesday, September 4th. The therapy pool will close at 5:00pm Friday, August 24th and reopen Tuesday, September 4th.

Studio B will be closed Wednesday, August 29th and reopen Tuesday, September 4th. We will be completely refinishing the floor.

The entire Summit will be closed over the Labor Day weekend, September 1st, 2nd and 3rd. At that time we will be refinishing the Gym, Studio A and both racquetball court floors.

We really don't do this to inconvenience anyone, it is all part of the maintenance and upkeep of the facility. We have to do these things so that we can keep the Summit that we all love in tip top shape. Thanks so much for your understanding and get out and enjoy the outdoors for a few days.