October was a busy month for the figure skaters at the McLaughlin Elite Skating Academy (MESA). They sent 10 of their skaters, ranging in ages 4-14, to compete at the Nine States Championship in Allen, TX, and then again, a couple of weeks later, at Autumn Classic here in Austin. Everyone took a spot on the podium and many even scored their personal bests. Congratulations to everyone who participated, we’re so proud of you! To celebrate their hard work, the MESA families momentarily transformed The Pond into The Upside Down for their Stranger Things themed Halloween Party, STRANGER RINKS!
Keep an eye out this November for a Thanks”giving” tree to take root in our lobby! The Pond, in partnership with MESA, will be collecting monetary donations for charity all month long. For every $5 donated you will sprout a leaf to be displayed on our Thanks”giving” tree marked with your name or something you are thankful for. Donations can be made via Venmo (@Emily-Amanatullah) or PayPal (www.paypal.me/ProfEmily) Please include your name and what you would like written on your leaf/leaves. ALL money collected will be donated to Any Baby Can. Any Baby Can is an Austin-based non-profit providing whole-family services to help build stability and overcome obstacles so that all children can reach their fullest potential. Learn more about their mission at www.anybabycan.org
If you want to try figure skating at The Pond or learn more about MESA, check out their website at skatemesa.com.
