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Peninsula Leisure celebrates PARC’s 10 Years with Community Open Day   

PARC Turns 10!

Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) in Frankston is thrilled to announce its 10th anniversary celebration with a grand Community Open Day on Sunday, 15 September 2024.  

This milestone event promises a day filled with excitement, fun, and gratitude as Peninsula Leisure celebrates a decade of fostering happy, healthy, active and connected lifestyles in Frankston. 

The Community Open Day offers free entry to PARC from 10am to 4pm, inviting everyone to bring their family and friends to experience all that PARC has to offer. This day is dedicated to the Frankston community that has supported Peninsula Leisure over the past decade, featuring family fun, special birthday-themed events and a host of engaging activities for all ages. 

Historical photos of PARC will be displayed to celebrate our journey. In the afternoon, foundation members are invited to a dedicated afternoon tea to acknowledge their support with special gifts. Over 300 members have been with PARC since the very beginning, and 30 staff have also been with the group for the decade.  

Throughout the day, visitors can participate in a variety of activities. Health and fitness enthusiasts can enjoy taster group exercise classes, meet PARC’s much-loved mascot Hydro and Centre tours will be running regularly.  

Visitors can also a enjoy a Café birthday box for $5, or a sausage from the Can Swim BBQ, with proceeds going to the Can Swim fund, supporting free swimming programs for our community. 

Peninsula Leisure CEO Kath Thom said: “This celebration aims to activate, engage and thank our community, and welcome new users who have not yet experienced PARC. Join us at PARC for a day of celebration, reflection, and excitement as we look forward to the next decade of activating and engaging the Frankston community.” 

Foundation member Trudy said: “PARC has been one of the best initiatives that has come to Frankston. What it has done for improving the health and wellbeing of our community is phenomenal.” 

About Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre: 
Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) is a state-of-the-art community facility offering a wide range of aquatic and fitness services to the Frankston community. With a mission to promote health, fitness, and community well-being, PARC has been a cornerstone of the Frankston area for 10 years.  

About the Community Open Day: 

  • When: Sunday 15 September  
  • Time: Free entry to PARC between 10am – 4pm. Details will be captured on entry. Capacity limits apply as normal.  
  • Where: PARC is located cnr Cranbourne Road and Olive Grove, Frankston. For more information, please visit https://parc.peninsulaleisure.com.au/ or call 9781 8444. 

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Wow! We are just blown away by the generosity of our PARC community 🤩

Our giving tree has been overflowing with gifts for families in need this Christmas. A massive thank you to everyone who has donated so far 💙

If you would like to donate, we are accepting gifts and non-perishable items up until Friday 12 December. Let`s keep spreading joy in our wonderful community this Christmas season! 🎄

#PARCFrankston #ChristmasGivingTree #Christmasgiftdonations #christmasappeal

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Wow! We are just blown away by the generosity of our PARC community 🤩 Our giving tree has been overflowing with gifts for families in need this Christmas. A massive thank you to everyone who has donated so far 💙 If you would like to donate, we are accepting gifts and non-perishable items up until Friday 12 December. Let's keep spreading joy in our wonderful community this Christmas season! 🎄 #PARCFrankston #ChristmasGivingTree #Christmasgiftdonations #christmasappeal

Time to update your Xplor Peninsula Leisure app!

We’ve just rolled out Version 11.0. New releases are rolling out every three months, bringing enhancements, performance improvements, and new features.

In Version 11.0 you`ll see:
Membership sales – buy fixed-term memberships & visit passes in-app
Redesigned registration – easier class booking
Digital ID card – access your Member ID for check-ins (iOS now, Android soon)

Updating is important. Older versions may lose functionality, and the latest features and security updates are only available on the newest release.

How to update – please read our blog here: https://parc.peninsulaleisure.com.au/news/xplor-mobile-app-update-to-the-latest-version/

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Time to update your Xplor Peninsula Leisure app! We’ve just rolled out Version 11.0. New releases are rolling out every three months, bringing enhancements, performance improvements, and new features. In Version 11.0 you'll see: Membership sales – buy fixed-term memberships & visit passes in-app Redesigned registration – easier class booking Digital ID card – access your Member ID for check-ins (iOS now, Android soon) Updating is important. Older versions may lose functionality, and the latest features and security updates are only available on the newest release. How to update - please read our blog here: https://parc.peninsulaleisure.com.au/news/xplor-mobile-app-update-to-the-latest-version/

Ready. Set. Go! The Rotary Peninsula 2.0 Seaford Wetlands Fun Run is this Sunday, 30 November.

2km, 5km, or 10km courses – walk, jog or run!

We`ll be there with the warm up, and some water safety fun. Come on down. It`s a fantastic community event that we love supporting.

Please go to wetlandsfunrun.com.au to register. See you there, PARC crew!

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Ready. Set. Go! The Rotary Peninsula 2.0 Seaford Wetlands Fun Run is this Sunday, 30 November. 2km, 5km, or 10km courses - walk, jog or run! We'll be there with the warm up, and some water safety fun. Come on down. It's a fantastic community event that we love supporting. Please go to wetlandsfunrun.com.au to register. See you there, PARC crew!

It’s Giving Tree time at PARC! 🎄🫶

Help us bring smiles to families and individuals in need this Christmas. We’re collecting:
✨ Non perishable festive food
✨ Brand new toys
✨ Other thoughtful gifts

Drop of donations at PARC reception.

Thank you to everyone who has already donated, we’re moved every year by our incredible community’s generosity. 💙

#parcfrankston #givingtree #christmasdonations #frankston

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It’s Giving Tree time at PARC! 🎄🫶 Help us bring smiles to families and individuals in need this Christmas. We’re collecting: ✨ Non perishable festive food ✨ Brand new toys ✨ Other thoughtful gifts Drop of donations at PARC reception. Thank you to everyone who has already donated, we’re moved every year by our incredible community’s generosity. 💙 #parcfrankston #givingtree #christmasdonations #frankston

Help us get Frankston moving! We want to hear your story and experience. 📣

Would you like to help us get more of Frankston moving and make Frankston the healthiest city in Victoria?

Be part of shaping a healthier Frankston and share your voice by completing our simple 3-minute survey. Your input will help us identify education gaps, barriers people face to exercise, and shape programs that support our community in living more active, healthier lives.

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

Complete our survey via the link in bio. 🔗

#PARCFrankston #activitysurvey #gymfrankston #wellbeingsurvey

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Help us get Frankston moving! We want to hear your story and experience. 📣 Would you like to help us get more of Frankston moving and make Frankston the healthiest city in Victoria? Be part of shaping a healthier Frankston and share your voice by completing our simple 3-minute survey. Your input will help us identify education gaps, barriers people face to exercise, and shape programs that support our community in living more active, healthier lives. Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey. Your responses are so valuable in helping us supporting the Frankston community. Complete our survey via the link in bio. 🔗 #PARCFrankston #activitysurvey #gymfrankston #wellbeingsurvey

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