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April Public Holidays – Opening Hours

Wishing you and your family a happy and safe Easter break from everyone at PARC. Thank you for your support over the summer period, and we look forward to seeing you in Centre again soon!   

April is a busy month with School Holidays, Easter and the ANZAC Day Public Holiday, so we wanted to provide you with an update on opening hours and operations.   

PARC Centre opening hours: 

  PARC Hours  Green Waterslide Hours 
Monday 11 April – Thursday 14 April 

PARC school holiday program 

 5AM – 9PM 

 

Normal operations 

 10AM – 7PM 
Friday 15 April 

Good Friday 

 Closed  NA 
Saturday 16 April 

Easter Saturday Public Holiday  

 7AM – 7PM  10AM – 6PM 
Sunday 17 April 

Easter Sunday 

 7AM – 7PM  10AM – 6PM 
Monday 18 April 

Easter Monday Public Holiday 

 7AM – 7PM  10AM – 6PM 
Tuesday 19 April – Friday 22 April 

PARC school holiday program 

 5AM – 9PM 

 

Normal operations 

 10AM – 7PM 
Monday 25 April 

ANZAC Day Public Holiday 

 1PM – 7PM  1PM-6PM 

PARC Swim:
Term 1 2022 lessons end on Thursday 14 April 2022.
Term 2 2022 lessons start on Tuesday 26 April 2022. 

Café:
Will be operating as normal. See hours here. We will also have a school holidays special meal deals for the little ones, check out the menu in Centre! 

Creche: 
Will be operating as normal during the School Holidays but closed on the Public Holidays. Note – children up to and including 9 years of age can attend during the school Holiday period. 2022 enrolment forms available HERE. 

Group Exercise:
We will have a limited instructor led timetable available over the Easter long weekend, and no classes on ANZAC Day. We will also be putting on loads more Virtuals to keep you moving over the break. See the timetable HERE. 

WHAT’S ON AT PARC THESE APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAYS?
Come on down to PARC these school holidays. We have your fun family day sorted with our Aquatic Playground and green Constrictor waterslide. We will also have other exciting activities including face painting, balloon twisting and there may even be a visit from the Easter Bunny (shhhh, it’s a surprise)!  

Unfortunately, our famous Splashtown obstacle course is having a rest these school holidays, as we make repairs on some of the elements. We will be back with our full Splashy obstacle course for our Winter School Holiday program, in June.  

Our holiday program will run from Monday 11 April – Friday 22 April, excluding Public Holidays.  

See you in Centre for a splash! 

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How to withdraw from your group exercise class 🚴🏻

Here`s a quick tutorial on how to withdraw from a class using our Customer Portal, in six easy steps!

1. Login and click on the menu in the top left
2. Select `My Info"
3. Select your name if you have an account with multiple family members
4. Scroll down and select "Schedules"
5. Find the class you wish to withdraw from, and press `Withdraw"
6. A pop up will appear to confirm your withdrawal. Select the blue, "Withdraw" button

Please note: You must withdraw from your class at least two hours prior to its start time. If you need to withdraw less than the two hour window, please call the Centre on 9781 8444.

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How to withdraw from your group exercise class 🚴🏻 Here's a quick tutorial on how to withdraw from a class using our Customer Portal, in six easy steps! 1. Login and click on the menu in the top left 2. Select 'My Info" 3. Select your name if you have an account with multiple family members 4. Scroll down and select "Schedules" 5. Find the class you wish to withdraw from, and press 'Withdraw" 6. A pop up will appear to confirm your withdrawal. Select the blue, "Withdraw" button Please note: You must withdraw from your class at least two hours prior to its start time. If you need to withdraw less than the two hour window, please call the Centre on 9781 8444.

Have you registered for the Seaford Wetlands Fun Run yet? 🏃

Our Can Swim team are going to be there with water safety tips and activities as we head into summer ☀️

For more information and to sign up visit the Seaford Wetlands Fun Run website.

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Have you registered for the Seaford Wetlands Fun Run yet? 🏃 Our Can Swim team are going to be there with water safety tips and activities as we head into summer ☀️ For more information and to sign up visit the Seaford Wetlands Fun Run website.

Get moving at home with this quick 10 and Done! 🚶

This 10-minute workout is designed for intermediate fitness levels, and is structured at a vigorous intensity and pace. Perfect for working out at home, at the park, or whever suits you best!

Exercise 1: Jog on The Spot 🏃
Jog on the spot at a steady, comfortable pace. Land softly on the balls of your feet and swing
arms naturally, breathe steadily.

Exercise 2: Step Touch Side to side 🦶
Stand with feet together, touch one foot to the side, bring back to the middle and touch the other foot to the side, continue alternating.

Exercise 3: Fast High Knees 🦵🏻
Stay light on your feet, drive your knees toward hip height at a rapid pace, pump your arms.

Exercise 4: Mountain Climbers 🧗
Place your hands directly under your shoulders, arms straight, body in a straight line from head to heels, and core engaged. Drive right knee to chest, then switch. Alternate rapidly, keeping hips low and shoulders over hands.

Exercise 5: Body Weight Squats 💪
Stand feet shoulder-width apart, chest up. Push hips back, bend knees, lower down. Keep weight on heels, knees over toes. Rise back up and repeat.

For more home workout inspiration, head to our 30-20-2 Digital Hub.

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Get moving at home with this quick 10 and Done! 🚶 This 10-minute workout is designed for intermediate fitness levels, and is structured at a vigorous intensity and pace. Perfect for working out at home, at the park, or whever suits you best! Exercise 1: Jog on The Spot 🏃 Jog on the spot at a steady, comfortable pace. Land softly on the balls of your feet and swing arms naturally, breathe steadily. Exercise 2: Step Touch Side to side 🦶 Stand with feet together, touch one foot to the side, bring back to the middle and touch the other foot to the side, continue alternating. Exercise 3: Fast High Knees 🦵🏻 Stay light on your feet, drive your knees toward hip height at a rapid pace, pump your arms. Exercise 4: Mountain Climbers 🧗 Place your hands directly under your shoulders, arms straight, body in a straight line from head to heels, and core engaged. Drive right knee to chest, then switch. Alternate rapidly, keeping hips low and shoulders over hands. Exercise 5: Body Weight Squats 💪 Stand feet shoulder-width apart, chest up. Push hips back, bend knees, lower down. Keep weight on heels, knees over toes. Rise back up and repeat. For more home workout inspiration, head to our 30-20-2 Digital Hub.

PARC’s annual Christmas Giving Tree is back! 🎄

We’re proud to once again partner with Community Support Frankston to help families in need this Christmas. Over the years, our community’s generosity has been amazing – and this year, it’s needed more than ever!

How you can help:

🎁 Donate: We welcome non-perishable pantry items that are in-date, and unopened, as new toys that are left unwrapped.
🎄 Where: Donation box near PARC reception
🎅 When: Donations cut off on Friday 11 December to allow time to distribute.

Let’s spread joy and make this Christmas brighter for everyone in our local community!

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PARC’s annual Christmas Giving Tree is back! 🎄 We’re proud to once again partner with Community Support Frankston to help families in need this Christmas. Over the years, our community’s generosity has been amazing - and this year, it’s needed more than ever! How you can help: 🎁 Donate: We welcome non-perishable pantry items that are in-date, and unopened, as new toys that are left unwrapped. 🎄 Where: Donation box near PARC reception 🎅 When: Donations cut off on Friday 11 December to allow time to distribute. Let’s spread joy and make this Christmas brighter for everyone in our local community!

Help us shape a more active Frankston 🏊🏃

Over the past year, we have been working to improve awareness and understanding of physical activity across the Frankston community.

We want to hear your story and experience.

Be part of shaping a healthier Frankston and share your voice by completing our 5-minute follow-up survey. Your feedback will help us understand awareness of the National Physical Activity Guidelines, assess our impact on physical activity participation, and identify opportunities to better support people in leading active, healthy lives. The results will help guide future programs, resources and initiatives across the community.

Complete the survey via the link in our bio.

Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey. Your responses are so valuable in helping us supporting the Frankston community 💙

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Help us shape a more active Frankston 🏊🏃 Over the past year, we have been working to improve awareness and understanding of physical activity across the Frankston community. We want to hear your story and experience. Be part of shaping a healthier Frankston and share your voice by completing our 5-minute follow-up survey. Your feedback will help us understand awareness of the National Physical Activity Guidelines, assess our impact on physical activity participation, and identify opportunities to better support people in leading active, healthy lives. The results will help guide future programs, resources and initiatives across the community. Complete the survey via the link in our bio. Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey. Your responses are so valuable in helping us supporting the Frankston community 💙

To mark World Diabetes Day, PARC has partnered with the Life! program at Diabetes Victoria to host an information stall with free 2-minute health checks for members.

📅 Date: Monday 9 November
🕖 Time: 9am – 12pm

Drop by and do a quick health check to find out if you may be at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and how the Life! program can help.

The friendly Life! team will also be available to answer your questions, check if you are eligible for this free, government-funded program and help you get started.

Life! is delivered by dietitians and exercise physiologists and supports you to:
🥗 Improve your nutrition
💪 Increase physical activity
🧠 Manage stress

Learn more via their website.

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To mark World Diabetes Day, PARC has partnered with the Life! program at Diabetes Victoria to host an information stall with free 2-minute health checks for members. 📅 Date: Monday 9 November 🕖 Time: 9am - 12pm Drop by and do a quick health check to find out if you may be at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and how the Life! program can help. The friendly Life! team will also be available to answer your questions, check if you are eligible for this free, government-funded program and help you get started. Life! is delivered by dietitians and exercise physiologists and supports you to: 🥗 Improve your nutrition 💪 Increase physical activity 🧠 Manage stress Learn more via their website.

Try our seated 10 and Done Workout at home! 🪑

Part of our 10 and Done series, a collection of free guided activities available on our 30-20-2 Digital Hub!

Enjoy this 10-minute, equipment-free guided workout. Mostly seated and easy to follow, it’s a great way to get moving at your own pace and add a little more movement to your day!

Head to the link in our bio to visit our 30-20-2 Digital Hub for the full 10 minute video ⭐️

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Try our seated 10 and Done Workout at home! 🪑 Part of our 10 and Done series, a collection of free guided activities available on our 30-20-2 Digital Hub! Enjoy this 10-minute, equipment-free guided workout. Mostly seated and easy to follow, it’s a great way to get moving at your own pace and add a little more movement to your day! Head to the link in our bio to visit our 30-20-2 Digital Hub for the full 10 minute video ⭐️

Raft Waterslide closure 🚧
Monday 9 November – Friday 13 November

Please note that both Raft Waterslides will be closed for important maintenance works from Monday 9 November, with planned reopening on Friday 13 November.

We appreciate your understanding and patience as we complete these important works.

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Raft Waterslide closure 🚧 Monday 9 November - Friday 13 November Please note that both Raft Waterslides will be closed for important maintenance works from Monday 9 November, with planned reopening on Friday 13 November. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we complete these important works.

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