Stay in the know about upcoming events, passholder specials, and the latest news for the month of October
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Photo by Senad Tiric, Sky Orca Photography
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Harvest Fest and Haunted Hall Oct. 18
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Frights and fun for the whole family await at Norpoint's annual Harvest Fest!
Harvest Fest:
Celebrate at the Center during our Fall-themed family event. Evening
entertainment includes face painting, pumpkin themed crafts and games, bounce houses and Trunk or Treat to end the evening. Free event open to all ages. Norpoint gym, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
presented by
Sound Credit Union
and supported by
Bloodworks NW
Haunted Hall:
Join us for a family-friendly spooks tour from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The thrills and chills of the frightful tour lurk all night from 7:30-9:30 p.m. $5 admission, kids ages 5 and under free. McCormick Hall, 5:30-9:30 p.m.
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Scary-good savings starting Oct. 18!
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Sign up as a pass holder during Harvest Fest weekend
and
we'll waive $25 off
your set-up fee!
Offer valid from Oct. 18-20 only.
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For more information, call the front desk at (253) 404-3900
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Center Spotlight: Mason Sikes
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Meet Mason Sikes, customer service extraordinaire at the Center at Norpoint.
Mason started working at Norpoint’s front desk in February 2018. As a customer service representative, he creates a welcoming atmosphere by greeting members and clients, answering questions, and signing people up for classes and memberships.
Mason also works various events that take place at the Center throughout the year, such as Norpoint’s Harvest Fest and Haunted Hall, Summer Bash, birthday party rentals and more.
“My favorite part about the Center is meeting new people and existing members who come to Norpoint,” he said.
For Mason, the it’s the people who make the experience memorable.
“I enjoy working at Norpoint because of the people I work with and the fun environment,” he said.
Born in Oklahoma, Mason moved with his family to Federal Way in the early 2000s. He attended Adelaide Elementary and Lakota Middle School, before graduating from Decatur High School in 2018.
When not at work, Mason enjoys fishing, hiking, camping, working out and playing basketball. Although, he recently tore his ACL in his left leg playing basketball. After undergoing surgery a few weeks ago, Mason is now on the road to recovery.
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We're all wishing you a quick recovery, Mason!
Thank you for the work and dedication you provide to the Center.
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Member of the Month: Barb Wallin
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Chances are if you’ve been to Norpoint on any given morning, you’ve been greeted by Barb Wallin’s friendly smile.
As a member since 1995, Barb Wallin is the Center at Norpoint’s October Member of the Month.
At Norpoint, Barb can be found breaking a sweat on the StairMaster, the ellipticals, or in the weight room.
“Most gyms have the same type of equipment, but the people are what keep me coming to the Center.” Barb said. “I have met many friendly, kind people that I see when I am there and I look forward to not only the workout, but the friendships.”
Barb said the community at Norpoint is near and dear to her heart because of the people who genuinely care about each other and their families.
“I have enjoyed meeting so many sincere and wonderful friends at the Center,” she said.
Growing up in Bremerton, she enjoyed a childhood of freedom, where she and friends would ride bikes and play in the neighborhood woods after school and all day in the summer.
The neighborhood kids would take lunch for the day and only come home when her dad would whistle for dinner time, she said.
“My family is very important to me,” Barb said.
Her husband, Jeff, also works out at the Center. Barb’s son lives in Lacey with his wife and her darling grandkids: Hunter, Finley and Maverick. Barb’s daughter recently moved to Austin, Texas, which gives Jeff and Barb a fun place to visit, she said.
Barb’s hobby is cross stitching and she has stitched many things since retiring from the Tacoma School District in June of 2018.
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If you see Barb around the Center, be sure to congratulate her as Norpoint's Member of the Month for October!
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NEW S.A.I.L class at the Center
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Norpoint's new S.A.I.L. (Stay Active and Independent for Life) class begins Thursday, Oct. 10 from 10-11 a.m. in the McCormick Hall. This class will be taught by Jennie Anderson every Tuesday and Thursday.
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Plan your weekly workouts with
this month's fitness schedule:
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Meeker After School Program begins Sept. 30
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Questions? Need more information?
Call (253) 404-3906 or email danielr@tacomaparks.com
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New Youth Councils for Tacoma teens
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Metro Parks Youth Councils are a new youth leadership opportunity. Each community center will have its own Youth Council focused on community service, planning events, and advocating for youth in their communities.
Members will engage in monthly volunteer opportunities, large scale community events, and will be called upon regularly to share their input to make Metro Parks and our community centers better!
Councils will meet twice a month on their assigned days. Metro Parks Youth Councils are open to youth ages 13-18 who call the Tacoma area home. We encourage students to choose the center that best represents your chosen community - whether that’s where you attend school, live, work, or play.
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Sign up for October swim lessons
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Despite the fall weather rolling it, it's always swimming season at Norpoint! Sign up for fall swim lessons soon.
Don't wait - registration opens Oct. 9 and closes Oct. 11!
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Metro Parks Tacoma has won the prestigious 2019 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, the top achievement in the industry!
Read more about our accomplishment below.
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Thank you for your continued loyalty as members and customers of
The Center at Norpoint
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Harvest Fest and Haunted Hall
Free event featuring games, face painting, bounce houses, Trunk or Treat and more. Friday, Oct. 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Haunted Hall tours from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Harvest Fest is presented by
Sound Credit Union
and supported by
Bloodworks NW
Free Norpoint Day Pass on October 25
Looking to shoot some hoops? Sweat it out in the sauna? Hit a new weight lifting PR? Come on in for no cost.
Tell a friend to bring a friend. See you at the Center!
Time to trot!
Before the Thanksgiving feast, join the Center at Norpoint for the annual Turkey Trot! presented by
CHI Franciscan
. This holiday event offers 5K, 2-mile, and Kids Dash distances. The annual Trot around NE Tacoma will be held Thursday, Nov. 28 at 9 a.m. Sign up at the front desk or online!
Supported by
Sound Credit Union
,
Bloodworks NW
and Pepsi.
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