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Personal training works out for Pru!

Personal trainer Pru Drago is pumped after being recognised for her stellar efforts.

The Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) employee can’t wipe the smile off her face after being crowned the Leader Community News best personal trainer of the southeast.

“I have been feeling so loved. It’s such a happy and positive moment,” she said.

Pru has kept her clients fit and healthy during lockdown thanks to popular online sessions via both PARC Your Way and Zoom.

PARC Your Way can be accessed via PARC’s website and includes numerous free videos covering fitness, nutrition, yoga and more to help people reach their goals.

Pru said the online platforms had been critical during lockdown to retain connections and keep up motivation.

She enjoys seeing people develop a passion for health and achieve their fitness targets.

“It’s having a goal, working towards the goal and seeing people’s love of grow. It’s really exciting to see people fall in love with exercise.”

Peninsula Leisure CEO, Tim Gledhill, praised Pru for receiving the award, adding: “We’re so proud of her achievements, she really deserves this recognition from her clients.

“Pru is a fantastic personal trainer and well-loved within the PARC community. I’ve been a client of hers for years and can vouch for her incredible ability to creative diverse and tailored sessions that really push you while still having fun.”

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To our fabulous PARC community, we want to wish you all a Happy New Year! Together, let’s make 2026 our best yet! We can't wait to support you with your health, fitness and wellness goals this year. 

Friendly reminder, we are open today from 7am-7pm. 

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It's that time of year that we don't know what day it is! 🤪

You can still keep up with movement even if you're away from PARC! Check out PARC Plus with the TechnoGym App. 

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It’s been a big year behind the scenes at PARC 👏

Working alongside Frankston City Council, our Asset & Facilities team delivered major upgrades across the Centre — all focused on creating the best possible experience for our members and community. While much of this work happens quietly, its impact is felt every day.

That commitment was recognised in June, when PARC was named Facility of the Year (Large) at the Aquatics & Recreation Victoria Excellence Awards 🏆

📊 The numbers behind the work:
• 1,238 planned and reactive maintenance and upgrade projects
• 2,145 contractors supported on site

🚧 Tiling Upgrade Project 
💧 New Boiler Installation 
🛝 Water Slide & Tower Refurbishment Project 
🏗️ Upgrades to heating and cooling through the Centre (HVAC Project) 
🛟 Instillation of Lynxight 
🧘‍♀️ Reformer Pilates Studio 

From the whole team at PARC, we would like to extend a massive thank you to you, our fantastic members and patrons, for your ongoing patience and support throughout these upgrades. We hope that you enjoy the improvements made and look forward to another year together at PARC! 

Read the full update on our website.
Bring in the new year with PARC! 🎉 
What better way to start the year than at PARC! A friendly reminder that we will be closing early on Wednesday 31 December at 6pm and will reopen on Thursday 1 January with public holiday hours. 

New Years Eve Wednesday 31 December: 5am – 6pm 
New Year’s Day Thursday  1 January: 7am – 7pm

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You set the PACE in 2025. Now let’s get ready for 2026! 
 
As 2025 draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the incredible year we’ve shared with our PARC community. 
 
This year’s theme Your PACE at PARC encouraged you to embrace health and wellbeing on your terms. Because at PARC, we know that feeling good and staying active looks different for everyone. Our role is to help you discover what works best for you. 

As we look ahead, we’re excited for all that 2026 will bring. Our focus next year is simple: helping more of our community get moving, stay active, and make movement a natural part of everyday life. 
 
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From everyone at PARC, we'd like to wish you and your loved ones a wonderful Christmas. 

A friendly reminder, that the Centre is closed today, and will be back open tomorrow. We will have reduced public holiday hours on Boxing Day, 7am-7pm. 

Merry Christmas and we look forward to seeing you in Centre after the Christmas festivities!
PARC’s Christmas Hours 🎅🎄 

A friendly reminder that we will be closing at 6.00pm on Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24 December, and will be CLOSED Christmas Day, Thursday 25 December. 

We will be back open on Boxing Day, Friday 26 December, with reduced opening hours, from 7am- 7pm. 

To see a full list of our Centre and service hours over the holiday break, please visit our website via the link in our bio. 

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