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Celebrating Success Awards Night 2025

Congratulations to the winners of our Peninsula Leisure Celebrating Success awards!

Over the weekend, we honoured and celebrated the hard-working staff members that make up our Peninsula Leisure team at our annual awards night. Celebrating Success event is our annual event, where we acknowledge and thank our incredible team for all their hard work over the last financial year.  

As part of these celebrations, we hold our Peninsula Leisure Awards, where we recognise employees across each department who have demonstrated a job well done.

We’d like to congratulate our team members who took home awards, and thank them for their ongoing hard work and dedication. 

Most Valuable Employee: Jarrah Wynne
We Deliver: Chiara McAuley
We Reimagine: Shrey Dahal and Caitlyn Hargreaves
We Think People – Sam Newman Award:Rebecca Pearce
Café Employee of the Year: Drew Bennett-Papworth
Gym Employee of the Year: Kristy Wierzbowski
Group Exercise Employee of the Year: Rachel Hale
Duty Manager of the Year: Justin Balmes
Customer Service Employee of the Year: Bree Martin
Sales Employee of the Year: Melissa Angerosa
Cleaning & Presentation Employee of the Year: Mark Biggin
Lifeguard Employee of the Year: Ethan Stewart
PARC Swim Employee of the Year: Parinya Jitvilaisopa
General Business Employee of the Year: Shelley Sproule
Skate Park Employee of the Year: Jade Cummins
Peninsula Leisure Values Champion: Chelsea Edwards

If you know any of the winners, make sure to say Congratulations when you see them working hard or working out at PARC next!

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Expression of Interest are still open for our Can Swim 4 Day School Holiday Intensive Program 🏊

This program is for school-aged children with little to no swimming experience or confidence, and will be running during the upcoming September school holidays. 

The program will be delivered in three groups:
- Primary School children aged 5 -10 years old
- Pre-Teen children aged between 10 – 12 years old
- Teenagers aged between 13 – 17 years old, suitable for beginners 

📆 Dates:�Tuesday 29, Wednesday 30 September, Thursday 1 and Friday 2 October 2026 commencing at either 10.30am or 11.15am.
🎟️ Cost: Fully subsidised, thanks to the support of our partner Frankston City Council. 

Expressions of interest close this Friday 11 September. Head to our website to register or learn more.
Get ready to dive into fun at PARC! 🐬 

School Holidays are just around the corner, so if you’re looking for a great day out with the kids, head on down to PARC and check out all the fun we have in store: 

🪼 Our inflatable obstacle course, Splash Island (bookings essential) 
🐠 Rafter waterslides 
🐙 Aquatic Playground 
🐳 Scavenger Hunt 
🪸 Balloon entertainment and face painting 
🦀 Prizes and giveaways 

Our school holiday program will run from Monday 21 September – Friday 2 October, excluding the Grand Final public holiday. Visit our website to learn more about pricing and booking.
Happy Father's Day! 💙

We hope all the legendary dads and father figures in our community have a great day. 

Make sure to grab a savoury muffin and small coffee for $10 while you're in Centre today!
Need a last minute gift for Father's Day? 🎁

Gift a timeless tribute of your loved one in the form of a tree and plaque at Rotary Peninsula 2.0’s 2026 Birth Tree, and give the new Dad in your life memories to share and enjoy with his mini me forever. 

By participating in the Birth Tree, your contribution will go directly to funding Infant Can Swim water safety programs.

Buy your Birth Tree name via the link in our bio.
The Feel Good Challenge kicks off on Monday! 

This challenge is for members who are looking for support with strength training, mobility and nutrition to help you feel stronger, move better and improve your quality of life, through perimenopause and menopause. 

Thinking about joining? There's still time to sign up! Head to the Small Group Training page on our website, or speak to a member of our Gym staff when in Centre. 

If you’d like to learn more about the challenge, you can read our blog via the link in our bio.
Father's Day Cafe Special ☕️🥯

To celebrate all the special Dads and Father Figures in our life, we will be running a cafe special this Sunday 6 September.

Come down to Centre and enjoy a savoury muffin and small coffee for $10. 
Choose from: 

🥓 Egg, bacon, cheese and relish muffin
🍳 Egg, halloumi, spinach & avocado muffin
One week until the Feel Good Challenge kicks off! 💪🥳 

The strategies that worked during your 20s and 30s may not support you like they used to. Our Feel Good Challenge is designed to support members experiencing perimenopause and menopause, focusing on strength and mobility training, nutrition and recovery, to help you thrive in this next stage of life. 

To learn more about the challenge, or to join, head to our website or speak to one of our friendly Gym staff members next time you're in Centre.
Get moving with James Wizz! 🏋️‍♀️

Meet James, one of our incredible group exercise instructors, and winner of Group Exercise Employee of the Year at our 2026 Celebrating Success Awards Night! 

James loves helping people discover the power of strength training and finding the right balance; challenging yourself while having fun and supporting each other along the way. James teaches Bodypump and Strength and Development - expect good vibes, motivating music and expert coaching through controlled reps and longer recoveries. 

His classes are always a favourite among members, so if you get the chance, book into one of his sessions and experience the fun for yourself.

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