Ah ... "The Dog Days of Summer"

Where does that saying come from?

Sirius, also known as the Dog Star is the brightest star that earthlings can see in the night sky. In the months of July and August, Sirius and the Sun visually appear to rise and set about the same time each day. The Romans believed Sirius added extra heat to the Sun's heat explaining our hot summer temperatures. 

DATES TO REMEMBER:

• July 9 - Saturday: Otters Meet - All Pools Close at 2pm for remainder of the day

• July 14, 21 and 28: West Concord Summer Concert Series - come enjoy FREE outdoor concerts from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm!

FUTURE DATES TO REMEMBER:

• August 10 - Wednesday: Fall registration for Members

• August 17 - Wednesday: Fall registration for Non-Members

• August 21 - Sunday: White Pond and Emerson Pool season ends

• August 22 - 28:  Beede Center Shutdown Week (re-opening August 29th)

• August 31 - Wednesday: Start of 2022-2023 school year

• September 5 - Monday: Labor Day - Beede Center Closed

CHECK OUT OUR NEW POOL SCHEDULE!

The Beede Center pool schedule is now completely digital. This new format offers a true "live" version of the schedule with the advantage of viewing the most up-to-date information including any changes or cancellations that may happen in real time! 

The Pool Schedule is easy to access via concordrec.myrec.com. From the home page, go to "Facilities" then "Facilities List" click on the blue "Beede Center" link, then hit the "Mobile List" option and be sure to check the box that says "Show Location". You can choose to change the start or end date or even toggle to a specific pool if you wish. 

Using your smart phone scan the QR Code below and it will bring you directly to the "Mobile List" page. Be sure to select "Beede Center" and check the box that says "Show Location" then bookmark the page to make future searches easier!

Scan this QR Code

with your smart phone

to be brought directly to the

Pool Schedule Mobile List!

AQUATICS NEWS

The Beede Swim & Fitness Center is excited to announce three new aquatics programs being offered this summer. Space is limited so sign up today!

High School Coached Swim Workout: This summer coached workout program is specifically designed for high school swimmers seeking to prepare themselves for a successful Fall and Winter season. Swimmers will be coached by our new coach, John Lacey, who comes to us with years of USA Swimming Club coaching experience.

Private Coached Swim Workout: Are you seeking to take your swimming to the next level? Coach John Lacey, who has over eight years of USA Swimming club coaching experience, would like to help you achieve your goals. He has helped student athletes make Age Group Championships, New England Seniors, High School State Championships and many other swimming achievements. Coach John can work with you to sharpen your stroke technique, starts & turns, race

strategy and provide personalized training sessions.

Masters Swim on Sundays: This program is designed for serious swimmers seeking a coached workout. Many of our swimmers are training for New England Masters swim meets, triathlons or open water swim races.

Red Cross Lifeguard Certification 

We will be holding a Lifeguard Training class

Monday through Thursday: August 15th - 18th from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. (Fee: $200)

Register Here

Water Fitness Classes

Drop-in's are available this summer for our Deep Water Workout, Shallow Water Workout and Ai-Chi Water Fitness Classes as space allows. Dropping in is a great way to find a class you like before signing up! Why not try one out this summer with no commitment, then register for one of our Fall Sessions. Fall Classes will be available to view after August 1st and registration begins August 10th for Members and August 17th for Non-Members. The drop-in fee is $20.

White Pond is officially open!

White Pond Beach area opened on June 20th! As a reminder, in order to prevent algae and bacteria, no shoes, toys or any other item that has been at a pond or ocean can be brought into the water at White Pond. Water testing is taking place daily and the Board of Health will be updating the White Pond Watershed Website with information on the current bloom status.

To receive Bloom notifications, please please visit concordma.gov/list.aspx and select “White Pond Bloom Notifications” under the notify me section.

Special Offer for White Pond Members!

We are excited to offer all White Pond members an exclusive opportunity to join the Beede Swim + Fitness Center ~ now through August 31, 2022

with NO joining fee (a $99 savings)! 

For more information contact: Kathy Nutter, Membership Coordinator at knutter@concordma.gov.

FITNESS NEWS

Group Fitness Classes

The Beede Center offers a variety of classes in person and online. Offerings include Ballet Barre, Body Sculpting, Boot Camp, Indoor Cycling, Pilates, Stretch & Arthritis, and several varieties of Yoga! Members get a discount on classes and drop-in’s are welcome as long as space allows for a fee of $20 per class. Check out the variety of current classes by following this link. Our new September offerings will become available to view starting on August 1st!

Personal Training

Our certified trainers offer private and small group personal training sessions as well as private Pilates reformer training and body composition testing. You can schedule a session by filling out a "Personal Trainer Request Form" at the front desk or speak with a member of our training staff in person or by calling 978-287-1015.

& COMMUNITY NEWS

The Concord Free Public Library is encouraging children, teens, and adults to bike to the Library! Every time you bike to the Main Library or Fowler Branch Library, show us your helmet and we’ll stamp your bike card. After 10 stamps, you earn a free $5 gift certificate to Bedford Farms!

Concord Carlisle High School Swim Team

Congratulations to the new record holders who were recently recognized at the

Leader Board Ceremony.

Marco Brunette  - Individual 200 Freestyle

&

 Tess Ward, Lindsay Mingolla, Arden Trudeau & Alana Leen - 400 Freestyle Relay

         Marco Brunette                                         Lindsay Mingolla

HELP WANTED

Lifeguards & Water Safety Instructors Needed!

We are offering new hires a great opportunity to train for free in our American Red Cross certified programs. Another benefit of employment with the Concord Recreation Department includes a free membership to the Beede Center!  To learn more about training and employment opportunities

visit our website www.concordrec.com or call Call Adam Lapointe at 978-287-1003. 

"Red sky at night, sailor’s delight;

Red sky in the morning, sailors take warning"

Keep an eye to the sky - thunder storms can pop-up and pass quickly during the summer months. 

As a reminder all pools will close at the 1st sign of thunder & lightning and will not reopen until 30 minutes have passed after the last sign of thunder & lightning. If there are thunder showers where you are, chances are there are thunder showers here; please wait until 30 minutes after they have passed to head to the Beede Center. 

World Emoji Day is July 17th - come get your workout on this summer!

Thank you for your continued support

of the Beede Swim + Fitness Center!