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Welcome to The Connection’s Blog!

We are taking this opportunity to connect with our community, keep our members informed, and share tips and tricks from our trainers, program directors, and staff members! We hope you will stay tuned and follow along!

Vinson’s Fitness Journey

Posted onJuly 27, 2016July 27, 2016Authoradmin406 Comments

My name is Vinson McCrea and I’m a trainer in our Fitness Center. I will be competing in my first Physique (“bodybuilding” for you who aren’t familiar with the term) Competition August 20th in New York City! I will be competing for a chance to earn my Pro Card at the IPL Pro/AM show. A number of members have asked Read More …

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Dance – Not Just Tutus and Tap Shoes!

Posted onJuly 20, 2016AuthoradminLeave a comment

Think dance class is all about tutus and tap shoes? Think again! Dance class offers so many benefits beneath the surface. The Connection gives dancers ages one and a half through adults the opportunity to explore these benefits in our comprehensive dance and performing arts program. Read More …

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Fill Your Summer with “Messy Play!”

Posted onJuly 13, 2016July 13, 2016Authoradmin2 Comments

For lots of tots ages 18 months to three years old, our “Messy Play” class is the place to indulge in sensory learning – a rice-filled baby pool, a water table, painting easels, and crafts galore! But the fun shouldn’t stop in the summer…water play is the perfect replacement! Read More …

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Free childcare while you workout!

Posted onJuly 6, 2016July 6, 2016Authoradmin408 Comments

Did you know that Total Facility Members at The Connection have free access to babysitting in our nursery? Liz and Sarah share some of their favorite things about The Connection’s nursery! Read More …

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Calling All Guppies!

Posted onJune 29, 2016July 6, 2016Authoradmin416 Comments

Summer is officially here and Camp has just begun! As a preschool teacher I am frequently asked: “What are the benefits to sending my 3 year old to camp?” And the answer is – there are so many! Here are just a few: Read More …

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Safe Summer Swimming

Posted onJune 21, 2016July 6, 2016Authoradmin2 Comments

The Connection will be participating in The World’s Largest Swim Lesson, on Friday, June 24 at the Summit Family Aquatic Center!

The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ is an event to build awareness about the vital importance of teaching children to swim Read More …

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Walk/Run with the Fitness Center in Briant Park

Run Fitness Center, Run!

Posted onJune 16, 2016July 6, 2016Authoradmin15 Comments

On Saturday June 4th we hosted our very first Fitness Center Run/Walk. There were about 25 people who initially signed up and more than 75% of that group attended. At first the weekly forecast stated that it was going to rain, but to our benefit Saturday morning had clear skies Read More …

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    • Contact & Directions
    • Employment and Volunteer Opportunities
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    • Babysitting in the Cub House
    • Class Evaluation Form
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    • Parent/Child (6 months – 3 years)
    • Preschool (2½ – 5)
    • School Age (5+)
    • Teens (13-17)
    • Adults (18+)
    • Seniors (62+)
  • Programs by Interest
    • Adult Fitness Classes
      • Video Library
    • Adult Dance Classes
    • Adult Aquatics
    • American Red Cross Courses
    • Birthday Parties
    • English as a Second Language
    • Fitness Center
    • Pathways Women’s Cancer Support
    • Pickleball
    • Private Instruction & Custom Classes
    • Room Rentals
    • Special Needs Programs
    • Youth Art, STEM & Specialty Classes
    • Youth Dance & Performing Arts
      • The Connection Dance Team
    • Youth Gym & Gymnastics
      • Summit Summies Gym Team
    • Youth Aquatics
      • The Connection Hydros Swim Team
  • Community Service
    • Donations
    • English as a Second Language
    • Financial Assistance | Ayuda Financiera
    • Pathways Women’s Cancer Support
    • Special Needs Programs
    • The Resource Connection
  • Enrichment Programs
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