NECC News: July 2022
Hello NECC Community and happy official start of summer! We had a great month this June with lots of fun adventures happening in our summer camps, a fancy new chemical delivery system for our pool, and lots of work in preparation for our big HVAC upgrade. In the coming weeks we will have construction throughout the building so please make sure you open your inbox and check our website to stay up to date on the latest facility closures. We’ve got more details and some other exciting new updates below, so check it out!
Upcoming Dates

  • July 2, Saturday open swim returns to the pool, 9:30-11:30

  • NECC Facility Closed: July 4th

  • Summer Swim Registration 2: July 5th for members and July 7th for everyone.

  • Partial Parking Lot Closure: July 5th & 18th 

  • Starting July 5, the NECC Cardio room will be temporarily closed as we start work on our HVAC upgrade
The Community Fund

Do you (or someone you know) want to participate in fitness, wellness, aquatics, and community-building programs, but do not currently have the financial means?

Apply to participate in the Community Fund, which aims to remove financial need as a barrier to programs that support our neighbors physical, emotional, and social needs.
Investing in Facility Upgrades

HVAC Upgrades. This summer, we are replacing our building's original 1925 boiler with a modern, reliable, energy-efficient heating and cooling system. When completed, this new HVAC system will improve air circulation and air quality in our building, while also providing much-improved heating and cooling capabilities and consistency.

Starting July 5, this work will begin throughout the facility. We will make every effort to avoid disruption, but there will be times during the summer that rooms will be closed and equipment will be unavailable.

Starting July 5, the NECC Cardio room will be temporarily closed. Cardio equipment is still available in the Fitness room on the main floor. We will keep you updated on room and equipment availability throughout the summer.

Pool Chemical Delivery Upgrade. Our Certified Pool Operator, Derrick Stoecker, maintains our water quality and ensures that we provide a safe environment while minimizing the use of necessary chemicals. We recently upgraded our automatic chemical delivery system to better support his efforts to provide consistent and comfortable water quality.
July Fitness

We’ve got exciting additions to our fitness schedule this July. On Mondays we have added an in-person Yoga Flow class at 10am. Barre will be returning to Mondays (in-person) and Wednesdays (virtual) at 9am, and SPRK is shifting days to Mondays and Thursdays at 7:30am (both virtual).

Please remember to register in advance for classes, even those that are held in the facility. This will help us provide you with advance communication if the schedule changes because of instructor summer vacation or another event!
The NECC Facility will be CLOSED on July 4th
Our staff has been working hard and would like to enjoy time with their friends and family. 
Partial Parking Lot Closure

On Tuesday, July 5 and Monday, July 18, the West end of the NECC parking lot will not be available from 6-11am for Bike Camp.

This is an important community program that focuses on safe riding practices for youth, and we appreciate your flexibility. 
We've Added More Lessons to our Summer Swim Lesson Schedule!

Registration for these lessons will open on July 5 for members and July 7 for everyone.

This registration is only for the following levels: Swimming with Support, Swimming Independently, Advanced Swimming. Most classes are "Fast Track," which means each swimmer comes Monday-Friday for two weeks. However, some classes are scheduled for four weeks.

Please note that for a variety of reasons, including reduced capacity because of COVID and a nationwide lifeguard and swim instructor shortage, swim lesson availability is very limited this summer. Learning to swim is a critical life skill, and our current Swimming with Support classes provide a caregiver with the tools to continue working with their child in open pool time.

Because of our limited capacity, many young swimmers were unable to register for swim lessons this summer. We ask that you if you registered for a Swimming with Support lesson during our June 14-16 registration period, please delay your enrollment to give everyone an opportunity to swim. 
Family Swim Lessons 

We will also be offering some new single day Family Swim Lessons on Saturdays.

These lessons are intended to bring the whole family into the pool and teach water safety skills for both parents and children, fun activities to develop swim technique and includes 45 minutes of open swim after the lesson with the instructor facilitating pool games. 

The lesson is intended for all ages and will have a max of 4 families of up to 4 swimmers in each family. A great accompaniment to a summer full of swimming fun!
Northeast Community Center