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PINES is set to open for 2024/2025 summer season

With warmer days quickly approaching, Frankston City and Frankston North locals can look forward to the season open of the Pines Forest Aquatic Centre for the 2024/2025 summer season on Friday 1 November.

Peninsula Leisure Operations Manager Jarrah Wynne is excited to welcome the community back to the 40-year-old local outdoor pool. Time spent at the much loved PINES over summer is a tradition for many families and individuals in the Frankston community.

“We’re excited to welcome everyone back to the PINES pool for another fantastic summer season. It’s the perfect spot to unwind, stay active, and create lasting memories under the sun. We’re fortunate to have such a fantastic outdoor community space right here in Frankston. Our team has worked hard to ensure the pool is ready for a fun, safe, and memorable season.” said Mr Wynne.

Welcome back to our Centre Leader, Chiara!
We are very happy to welcome back Chiara, who will again be taking on the role of PINES Leader this season. Chiara oversaw Pines’ biggest season yet, with 43,251 attendances, the launch of our Quiet Hour Swim pilot program, a season extension and countless events for the community. She was recognised for her work as Centre Leader last season when she received Peninsula Leisure’s Most Valuable Employee award for her hard work and dedication, and we are thrilled to have her leading the Pines team again.

Chiara is looking forward to another big season at PINES and welcoming back our incredible community of lap swimmers, families and schools over the coming months.

“I am very excited to be back working with the PINES community, continuing to create a welcoming space for everyone to enjoy. I can’t wait to get started and share what is going to be a fantastic and hot summer with everyone.”

Keep up to date with what’s happening at PINES
We’ll be sharing lots of updates on our Facebook page in the lead up to our open day, as well as fun exciting news about our Free Family Fridays and other community events. Be sure to follow us to keep in the know.

We can’t wait to see you at Pines!
We’re counting down the days until we open the gates and welcome our amazing PINES family once again to our award-winning pool.

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March Forward – Celebrate International Women’s Day at PARC 
 
We are excited to be hosting a Women’s Health seminar with two guest speakers, Mariela Rossi and Alison Tehan. 
 
Mariela Rossi is a registered psychologist (AHPRA), a member of AAPI, and a member of ANZICA (Australian New Zealand Infertility Counsellor’s Association). She is currently working as a senior Psychologist at Monash IVF. She also works as a psychologist at different venues such as the Jean Hailes Clinic, Bluff Road Psychology and at her own private practice in Highett. 

Alison is a nutritionist local to the Mornington Peninsula, dedicated to empowering women to energise their body, nourish their gut, balance their hormones and live their healthiest, most fulfilling life 

When: Wednesday 5 March, 7.30pm 
Location: Studio 1 (upstairs) 

The seminar will focus on the impact perimenopause and menopause has on women’s mental health and overall well-being. The seminar is free to attend for PARC members, simply register via the Customer Portal.

#PARCFrankston #UNIWD2025 #MarchForward #Womenshealth
Have you checked into you Group Exercise Class? ✅

Did you know that checking in on our new Kiosk is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

Step 1 - Scan your member band 

Step 2 - Press the "Attend" button on the class/es you
wish to attend

Step 3 - Press "Sign out"

1, 2, 3 and your ready to go 😊 If you have any questions about our Group Exercise check in process please speak to our friendly staff in centre.

#PARCFranktson #CheckInKiosk #PeninsulaLeisureApp #Easyas123 #Stepbystep
Make water safety a family friendly adventure 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Gather the family and head to PINES for the Can Swim Family program. Learn basic swimming survival techniques, practise water safety and participate in a variety of rescue scenarios for various inland and open water environments. The family will have fun while learning how to be safe in and around the water.

Where and When ⏱
Friday 21 March at PINES Frankston

Expressions of Interest closes on Sunday 16 March. 

To participate, simply complete an Expressions of Interest on our website via link in bio

#PARCFrankston #PINESFrankston #CanSwim #Watersafety #Familywatersafe
🚨Cafe Closure🚨

Please note that the Cafe will be closing early tomorrow at 5:00pm on Thursday 27 February. A friendly reminder that hot food will close 30 minutes prior. If you usually grab your coffee or snack at the Café during your visit, please make other arrangements.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

#PARCFrankston #Cafeclosure #Closingearly
Your intentions set your Pace in 2025 💪

What word best describes your health and fitness goals or intention for 2025? It can be whatever you want! Your word sets your Pace. 

Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Balance: Mental and emotional health through physical well-being. 
- Community: Finding friends who support and motive my health 
- Me! A happier, healthier me 

Your Pace at PARC is about your health and wellbeing on your terms, and we believe that your journey is as individual as you are. Create your Pace Phrase and kickstart your journey at PARC with a wide variety of options to match your health and fitness needs.

#parcfrankston #atyourpace #healthandwellbeing #healthgoal #wellbeinggoals #frankston

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