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Member Spotlight: Mark Bowler

This month we’d like to celebrate the success of one of our super friendly members who graces the PARC Health Club with his positive energy every time he trains, Mark Bowler!

Mark has been nominated for the Member Spotlight this month for great attitude and polite friendly nature, helping to make the PARC Health Club a positive space. Mark is always open to helping out fellow gym members and is an extremely valuable member of the PARC community!  We sat down with him and asked a few questions about why PARC is important to him.

 

What type of training do you do at PARC? 

Body building sessions in the gym!

What is your year of health goal?

I’m working towards competing in natural body building October next year however I’m always working on being my general health and fitness as well.

What motivates you?

I want to a role model for my kids! My daughter just joined, and we train together every week. That time is extremely valuable to me. On top of that, PARC is an extremely positive environment, so I want to be here! The social aspect of coming to PARC is so important to me. I have made lot of friends since I have been here and have been able to inadvertently help others through conversation and friendship.

Do you have a training buddy? 

I met up with my daughter a few times a week to train together! Other than that, I come alone but always have members to chat to while I am training. That’s part of what motivates me, PARC is such a friendly environment!

Why do you love PARC?

I love the friendly and welcoming environment in the gym! PARC has everything you could need for your health and fitness….including great coffee! I’ve trained at a lot of gyms over the years, and this is by far the best one!

What is your biggest achievement at PARC?

When returned to the gym after taking a break due to the temporary closures, I had put on weight, and I decided to make a change. I got back in and lost 30kg in 8 months!

How long have you been a member with us

I am a foundation member…I signed up in a tent before PARC was even built!

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PARC's Annual Christmas Giving Tree 🎄❤️

We are proud to once again partner with Community Support Frankston for the third year to support their Christmas hamper drive. 

Over the past two years, our PARC community has amazed us with your generosity, providing support to those going through tough times. This year has been challenging for many, and we’re proud to continue supporting this wonderful initiative to give back.

If you're able to, please donate gifts and non-perishables to our donation box located at PARC. 

We will be collecting donations until Friday 13 December. 

Thank you for your generous support in helping us make a difference this Christmas.

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Please note our Cafe will be closing early tomorrow, Wednesday 20 November, with service of hot food finishing at 5.00pm. 

If you usually grab a post work out snack or meal from Cafe, please be sure to make other arrangements. 

We thank you for your patience and understanding.
🏊 VICSWIM summer intensive swim lessons are coming to PARC & PINES in 2025. 🏊
 
We will be hosting the VICSWIM Summer Holiday Intensive Swim lesson program in January. 
 
The VICSWIM program is a low cost, intensive program teaching swimming and water safety to children from 4 years of age. Each program consists of daily lessons starting at the same time each day throughout the week. 
 
Dates for the upcoming summer intensive programs are: 
🟢 PINES 
Week 1: 6-10 January, 8.30am-3pm 
Week 2: 13-17 January, 8.30am-3pm 
Week 3: 20-24 January, 8.30am-3pm 
 
🔵 PARC 
Week 2: 13-17 January, 8.30am-3pm 
 
Bookings open today! Visit vicswim.com.au for all bookings and payments. 
 
These lessons will book out fast, so be ready on the day to secure your spot! 

#pinesfrankston #VICSWIM
Celebrate This Girl Can with a little you-time. 🧘‍♀️

Join us for a free community slow flow yoga session on Sunday 17 November at 4pm.

This is the perfect way to see out your weekend with a little piece of mindfulness. This event is free and is open to casual visitors so please bring a special female in your life along to connect and be active. 

Bookings will be open via the Customer Portal - link in bio.

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Frankston’s Christmas Festival is back on Saturday 30 November! 🎄🎉

Young and Davey Streets will be transformed into a world of festive celebrations, music, food, activities, entertainment and more. 

The Peninsula Leisure’s PARC and Skate teams will be there with fun Christmas activities to keep the whole family entertained. 

We can’t wait to be part of the local Christmas celebrations and kick off the holiday season with you and your family at Frankston’s much loved Christmas Festival. 

#parcfrankstonc #christmasfestival #frankstonchristmasfestival #frankstonfestivaloflights #christmasseason🎄 @imaginefrankston
Ladies, celebrate This Girl Can week and get active! 🙌

This Girl Can is a VicHealth initiative that sets out to inspire all women to get active without fear of judgement. To celebrate, we are hosting two free events at PARC and PINES. 

🧘‍♀️You Time Yoga 🧘‍♀️
When: Sunday 17 November
Time: 4pm
Where: PARC, Studio 2

💪Girls Only PARC Fit Outdoor (dry land workout) 💪
When: Thursday 14 November
Time: 5.30pm
Where: PINES, Forest Drive Frankston North

Both events are free and are open to casual visitors so please bring a special female in your life along to connect and be active with. 

Bookings are open via our Customer Portal - link in bio.

@thisgirlcanvic 

#parcfrankston #thisgirlcan #yogaclass #yogaclasses #outdoorfitness #frankstoncity #frankstonnorth

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