May 2024 Volume 7 Issue 5

MAY NEWS

National Fitness Day is May 6th!

"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving."

~ Albert Einstein

DATES TO REMEMBER:

May 4th - Saturday: Kite Festival at Rideout Field – 1:00pm-3:00pm

May 11th - Saturday: Community Yard Sale 2024, Hunt Recreation - 9:00am-2:00pm

May 20th - Monday: Beede & Books - Beede Center 1:30pm (registration required)

May 22nd - Wednesday: Member Registration for Summer Session opens at 7:30am

May 29th - Wednesday: Non-member Registration for Summer Session opens at 7:30am

May 25th, 26st, 27th - Sat/Sun/Mon: White Pond Pre-Season open 10:00am-7:00pm

May 27th - Monday: Memorial Day - CLOSED

FUTURE DATES TO REMEMBER:

June 1st & 2nd Saturday/Sunday: White Pond pre-season open 10am-7pm

June 8th & 9th Saturday/Sunday: White Pond pre-season open 10am-7pm

June 15th Saturday: White Pond opens for the season 10am-7pm daily

June 15th Saturday: Emerson Pool opens for the season Sat/Sun 12pm-6pm, Fridays 6pm-8pm

June 19th - Wednesday: Juneteenth - CLOSED

June 9th Sunday: Spring Session ends

June 23rd Sunday: PRIDE Karaoke Pool Party 4pm-6pm

June 24th - Monday: Summer Session begins

June 24th - Monday: Beede & Books - Beede Center 1:30pm (registration required)

We are excited to announce that the women’s locker room suit spinner has been replaced, ensuring a more efficient and reliable experience for users. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time. We appreciate your continued support as we strive to keep things spinning smoothly at the Beede Center.

Your safety is our top priority at the Beede Center, and we want to ensure that everyone enjoys their time at the pool while also staying safe. With the summer season upon us, it's crucial to address pool safety protocols, especially during inclement weather. Thunder and lightning storms pose significant risks when swimming or being near water. Even if the storm seems distant, lightning can strike unexpectedly.

Following any sound or sighting of a thunderstorm, all pools and the pool deck will be required to close for a minimum of 30 minutes. The pools and pool deck will remain closed until the storm has passed and 30 minutes has elapsed since the last detection of lightning or thunder. During the closure period, we ask that all members and guests vacate the pool deck area and seek shelter within the main part of the building until the all-clear signal is given.

This precautionary measure is in line with industry standards and ensures the protection of all our members and guests. By adhering to this temporary closure policy, we mitigate potential dangers and create a safer environment for everyone.

Our staff will monitor weather conditions closely and will provide updates regarding the pool's reopening. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we prioritize your safety. Please refer to page 17 of the member handbook for additional information.

A Message from Beede General Manager:

Dear Members,

We hope this message finds you well and ready to dive into the wonderful month of May! As we transition into warmer weather and longer days, we have some news and updates to share with you:

The Outdoor Patio is open for use. Feel free to take your workout outside and enjoy the fresh air. Stretch out on a mat, enjoy quality time with a friend or try Slow Flow Vinyasa on Wednesday evenings from 5:30-6:30pm with Amber.

We are excited to be offering a NEW small group class! Circuit Training with Lori on Fridays from 6:15-7:00am will be located downstairs in our fitness studio.

We are currently hiring for a 5:30am opening shift Head Lifeguard. This position qualifies for a FREE Beede Membership. if you or anyone you know are interested, please apply HERE!

Interested in becoming a Lifeguard? American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Classes will be held in May and June. See details in this month's newsletter.

We will be CLOSED on Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day. During the closure we will be performing preventative maintenance on the Lap Pool and Dive Well. Both pools will have delayed openings on May 28^th at 12pm.

Thank you for being part of our swim and fitness family. Here’s to a fantastic month ahead!

Sincerely,

Jenny Saccardo

Always losing or forgetting your Membership Card?

Go Digital!

1) Take a picture of the barcode on your membership card.

2) Save the picture to your "Notes" on your phone.

3) Use that barcode image to scan in!

Don't have your card?

Not a problem, the Front Desk can pull up your barcode for you to take a picture!

Summer Registration:

Member Registration starts:

Wednesday, May 22nd at 7:30am

Non-member Registration starts: Wednesday, May 29th at 7:30am

Hair dryers are now available!

You can sign out a hair dryer at the front desk.

Hair dryers must be signed out & signed back in.

Special Promotion for Personal Training

bought during the month of May!

(click on the image below for an up close look)

Don't Waste a Class!

Spring Fitness Passes are valid through the session end date

of June 9th & for Pop-Up classes held June 10th through 23rd!

Need to add more classes to your Fitness Pass?

Four, eight or twelve classes can be added at any time!

The following Spring Term classes are currently full and are not available for Fitness Passes:

ALL Arthritis classes
S'WET Deep on Wednesdays at 7:00am

Non-members can purchase a Fitness Pass by clicking the button below.

Members should contact the Front Desk to purchase a Fitness Pass and receive your member discount!

Buy A Non-Member Fitness Pass HERE!

AQUATICS NEWS

Lifeguard Certification Courses:

Two upcoming sessions are being offered:

May course: May 3rd, 4th, 5th, 11th & 12th

June course: June 8th, 9th, 15th & 16th

Participant in the Lifeguard Program MUST be able to complete the following requirements prior to registering for the program:

- Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.

- Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs with hands positioned under the armpits.

- Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds: Starting in the water, swim 20 yards, surface dive and retrieve a 10 pound brick in 7-10 feet of water and return to starting point holding the brick with both hands while keeping your face above the water and exit the water without using a ladder or steps. Swim goggles are allowed.

- Participants must be over 16 years of age.

Interested in getting certified for free! Come join our team!

Reach out to Will McClements for more information: wmcclements@concordma.gov

Many Spring Session Water Fitness classes still have space available to join for the remainder of the session or try one out with a Fitness Pass or as a Drop-in for a $20 Drop-in fee!

Summer Session Starts on June 24th!

Water Polo has two more dates for Spring!

Come join the fun on Friday mornings

May 17th & June 21st from 7:15 am - 8:15 am!

Players must know basic rules, be able to tread water for 1 minute, and swim 200 yards. Helmets provided.

FITNESS NEWS

Many Spring Session Group Exercise classes still have space available to join for the remainder of the session or try one out with a Fitness Pass or as a Drop-in for a $20 Drop-in fee!

Summer Session Starts on June 24th!

NEW Circuit Training Class Available for Spring!

Join us on the outdoor patio at the Beede Center for Slow Flow Vinyasa Yoga with Amber!

Pop-Ups are available to register for now!

Summer Session Registration: May 22nd for members and May 29th for non-members.

& COMMUNITY NEWS

BEEDE & BOOKS

Monday, May 20th, 1:30 - 2:30 pm

Join us for a collaboration of reading and swimming! A librarian from the Concord Public Library will read books in the Fitness Studio for the first 30 minutes, then participants will transition to the Children’s Pool for water fun! Families do not need to have a Beede Center membership, however pre-registration is required under the child's name. One adult per child must be present in the water during the 30 minutes spent in the children's pool.

Memberships

Purchase a Beede Swim + Fitness Center Membership!

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Review our Weather Policy regarding weather related decisions which could impact our hours of operation.

Weather Policy

The Beede Center parking lot is reserved for those who are actively using the facility A valid parking pass must be displayed at all times. If you need a parking pass please visit the front desk. Please lock your vehicles and do not leave valuables in plain sight.

*CCHS students are NOT permitted to park in our lot during school hours regardless of membership status.

All participants who are at the Beede Center for a class or lesson are required to check in with the receptionist so that we can check you in for your program. Please stop at the front desk and provide your name before heading to the pool deck.