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Karen and Mandy: Staff spotlight

Karen and Mandy: Staff spotlight

We are super proud and excited to give a shout out to two of our wonderful PARC swim teachers.

Karen and Mandy are two of our longest serving swim teachers, teaching children to swim at PARC for a massive 8 years!

They have both taught hundreds of infants, children and parents important life saving skills around water, as well as a countless number of children how to swim.

Thank you both for your amazing service to PARC and to all of the babies, children and parents in the Frankston community. We are so lucky and proud to have you both working at PARC!

We caught up with Karen and Mandy in the water to ask them a few questions about themselves and why they love swim teaching so much.

Favourite past time:

Karen: Spending time with family and friends
Mandy: I love watching movies and going out for dinner

What is your favourite part of being a swim teacher?

Karen: I enjoy working with children and seeing them grow and enjoy the benefits of swimming, as well as watching them become confident in the water.
Mandy: I love seeing the children progress and their happy little faces.

What do you love the most about working at PARC?

Karen: It’s a very satisfying and positive place to work. Lots of encouraging people and good teamwork .
Mandy: I love the great atmosphere and the network of friends.

Levels you teach:

Karen: Infants levels, Pufferfish 1, 3, 4 and Tadpoles 1-3
Mandy: Infants and levels 1-2 . Infants are my favourite.

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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.

#parcfrankston #thisgirlcan #yogaclass #yogaclasses #fitnessclass #slowflowyoga #slowflowyogaclass
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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