Spring is here and we've got to get out and enjoy the sunshine and get back on track with our physical activity. There's so much going on in the Valley and we need to take note of all the great opportunities that are available.
CURVES in Seward Park has moved to a new facility in Hillman City located at 5508 Rainier Avenue South. Owner Melinda Preboski is excited about her new space with plenty of available parking. The new facility opened May 14. Curves is a fitness and weight loss facility dedicated to providing affordable, one-stop exercise and nutritional information for women. Curves will continue to offer great services for women with an easy 30 minute workout.
For the men in the area, I don't want you to feel left out- so try one of these other options.
The RAINIER HEALTH & FITNESS CLUB just opened their brand new facility located at 7728 Rainier Ave. S. This new facility offers affordable programs for everyone. Currently they offer $19/month plus a $25 enrollment fee and $44 initiation fee. Personal training is included in your monthly fee. They offer many different types of classes as well as free weights and cardiovascular machines. Examples of some of the classes are spin, yoga, stretch and core, turbo kick and many more. Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. is ladies night. They have special senior classes. They have added free childcare Monday-Thursday, 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon.
COLUMBIA CITY FITNESS CENTER at 5023 Rainier Ave. S. offers weight training with free weights and air operated equipment as well as cardio vascular machines. Bull and Flo Stewart started their fitness facility in June of 2004 and continue with great success. They are currently looking at expansion opportunities in the neighborhood. Bull and Flo both were instructors at the Southeast Seattle Senior Center and have continued their senior programs at Columbia City Fitness Center. They offer a special three-month program in the summer for youth. The air machines are specifically designed to work with youth and seniors as well as anyone that has had an injury. Stop by and check out their facility and ask Bull or Flo for a tour.
If you want to get into a pool, the RAINIER BEACH COMMUNITY CENTER POOL has many programs to offer all ages. The community centers in the Valley offer great opportunities for racquetball, tennis, basketball and many other affordable fitness programs. You can go online and check out one of the many options. The RAINIER COMMUNITY CENTER is at 4600 38th Ave. S., The RAINIER BEACH COMMUNITY CENTER & POOL is at 8825 Rainier Ave. S. The AMY YEE TENNIS CENTER is at 2000 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S. To access information about any of these locations, including all of their program options, visit the Web site at the address www.seattle.gov/parks/centers/index.htm.
This will be my last article for the Beacon Hill News as manager of the Rainier Chamber. It is with mixed emotions that I give my resignation at the chamber. I am starting my own consulting business and plan to spend more time with my family. I have become very connected to the community and I plan to remain active and involved with many community groups and activities. I look forward to training a new representative for the chamber and look forward to keeping up to date on all chamber activities.
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