2026 Spring Newsletter
Springtime party bookings are heating up! Check the pool schedule here for private party pool closures.
Let’s welcome Spring together with positive energy, and strong momentum. Remember, progress doesn’t have to be perfect-just consistent. Whether you are lifting heavier, moving more, or simply showing up, every step counts. As the days grow longer, now is a perfect time to reset, recharge and recommit to your fitness goals. Spring isn’t just a season, it’s a mindset!
SPRING ENERGY
Shake off the winter with an outdoor workout with Caroline T/TH 9am & Renea M/W 6:30pm. If the weather is nice, the garage door is open!
Join the Million Meter Challenge to kickstart your spring workouts. Sign up at the Front Desk, get placed on a team and we will track the meters accumulated at Grit Row to be the first to 1 Million Meters for the win!
Focus on recovery and mobility with Melanie M/W 8am to imporove your ability to engage in springtime hikes and gardening.
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MEMBER HIGHLIGHT
Need some inspiration? Meet Elijah Preston, retired State Police patrol officer, SWAT team member, and 15 years as a detective. In 2004, he took a leave from police work and spent 20 months in Iraq serving our country. All these experiences shaped his discipline, resilience, and commitment. Elijah retired from State Police work and found himself out of shape and overweight. With this realization came a decision to prioritize his health for his family and his quality of life. He then began his journey of structured training, proper nutrition, and accountability. With consistent movement, strength training and intentional habits, he not only improved his physical health, but also his mental health and sense of purpose in his day to day life.
Elijah graduated from the University of Health and Performance as a Certified Personal Trainer, completed the International Sports Science Association (ISSA) Personal Trainer course, and continues his ongoing education in nutrition and performance. Coaching has always been a passion for Elijah and his approach is practical, personalized, and rooted in real-life application, not quick fixes. Keep a lookout for his Group Training to be offered to members in the near future. Find some friends, make a small group and let Elijah lead the workouts so you can be accountable, see results, challenge yourself and have some fun at the same time.
WHATS NEW?
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Team WIBIT time has been changed to Saturdays at 3:30pm for ages 6-12 yrs. Sign ups are required and the fun is open to members $5 & non-members $8. Kids must be comfortable getting their face in the water without googles and lifejackets are approved.
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The new Pilates class with Shannon M/W 9am , has been a big hit. Please be sure and get your mat on the floor a few minutes early to reserve your place in class.
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Our courts are getting busy and members can only have one reservation on the books in a 7 day period. Pickleball reservations are not accepted during Open Play time. Please be patient as everyone tries to get a turn on the court.
04.
We are excited to have a new certified Arthritis Foundation Aqua Program instructor! Join Kim VanHise M/W 10:15am for a gentle series of exercises to keep your joints lubricated, improve balance, stay strong and flexible. No swimming required in this class, just slow gentle movement.
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Thank you to all the members that have been patient with the Columbia Gorge Community Soccer Indoor League playing in our gym every weekend until April 26th. It has been a successful season for these committed players and the championship game will be Sunday April 26th.
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We are proud to host the 4 Annual Steve Garrett Pickleball Tournament on April 18 . This year they are getting more competitive and the play will be fun to watch. This is a fundraiser for the Steve Garret Scholarship Fund. Stop in and see the competition, visit with friends and show your support.
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Make your summer plans include our Fit ‘n’ Fun Summer Camp happening July 13-16 & July 20-24. This year will be better than ever with new activites, some of the old favorites and Tennis for kids can be added on for a full day of fun.