Dear Members,
Many of you have likely heard that Governor Walz announced a delay in the reopening of swimming pools, gyms, and fitness centers beyond the June 1
st
date mentioned in his previous public address. While these kinds of facilities
were mentioned as part of his gradual reopening plan, we need to wait a little longer.
Before we closed on March 17, I could not have imagined that our 125 LIVE community could change so much in so little time. While things have changed however, 125 LIVE has persevered with our wonderful staff and dedicated members!
Despite this most recent setback, we remain determined and things continue to improve with every day.
Here is a selection of what's happening:
Curbside wellness, outdoor classes, and personal training continue to grow in popularity. T
hese offerings will continue to expand as we move forward, especially with the arrival of warmer weather and the ease of practicing safe, socially distanced activities outdoors.
Make sure to book your spots in our classes and take advantage of free personal training! Check out our videos on Facebook to see how much fun members are having in the sun!
More great news! We plan to introduce fun new services including a drive-in movie theater and drive-up bingo so that you can enjoy activities from the safety of your vehicle.
Many of you will be excited to learn that on June 1, we will gradually begin reopening our indoor social offerings. Further announcements, schedules, and safety details are forthcoming, so keep an eye out for those!
For those of you who wish to remain home, we plan to online stream even more activities in June. So do not fear, you have not been forgotten and you will not be excluded from our plans!
I have received numerous letters of support,and many have asked if 125 LIVE can be deemed an essential business due to your reliance on its offerings for health, recovery, and wellness. We do plan to explore this option further. The best way you can help is to send us a quick letter of support stating your belief in our essential nature and provide your reasons or a personal story.
You can help us reach Governor Tim Walz by
signing our petition,
asking him to reconsider the closures of Fitness Centers across the state of Minnesota.
While we didn't get precisely the news we wanted this week, we are getting closer. 125 is very much alive, but only with the continued support and participation of our wonderful members. Please check out all of our current and upcoming offerings and help us to continue pushing forward as a community!
Sylwia Bujak Oliver
Executive Director
