Ballard Love

June 1, 2023

Dear Members,

May was a month for plunging into the Ballard community and finding so much love for Ballard Health Club.  Many of our local merchants eagerly joined us in celebrating our 25th anniversary.  You have been exploring the community as you engage in the scavenger hunt.  We even found a new, temporary home for our Silver Sneakers class.  It has been great to feel connected to new and familiar people and places.

We will add to our community involvement with a food drive supporting the Ballard Food Bank starting sometime in June. We invite you to contribute food items to support local families and individuals in need.

Yoga in the Park has gotten off to a great start with some terrific weather this year.  Please continue to join us on Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6:30-7:30 and on Saturday mornings 10:00-11:00 at Sunset Hill Park.  Heather, David, and I welcome you and your friends for yoga, sunshine, and laughter in a gorgeous setting.  Please enjoy BHC’s gift to members and non-members until mid-September.

I imagine that you have been looking forward to MJ’s summer solstice workshop as much as I have.  If you haven’t already, mark your calendar for Sunday, June 24 3:30-5:00 for restorative yoga and a soundbath in Studio Y. 

As we typically do in the summer, we are cutting back somewhat on our class schedule. We know that you are more interested in getting outdoors when the weather gets warm and sunny.  With your input, we will reinvigorate the schedule in the fall.

Though it’s lovely to get outdoors during the summer, we know that some of you really want to be able to take classes in Studio Y, even when your instructor teaches online.  That is why we are projecting two Virtual Open Yoga classes in June Sally’s 4:00-5:00 p.m. on Mondays and MJ’s 10:00-11:10 a.m. on Tuesdays.  On some warm days it feels really great to step into the air-conditioned comfort of the gym.

Whether you are in the gym, patronizing local businesses, or enjoying the outdoors, we hope that you are basking in the warmth of Ballard Love.

Best wishes,

Marianne Clarke
Class Director
marianne@ballardhealthclub.com