Silverdale YMCA on Schedule for July Opening
By Admin
The Kitsap Sun reports on progress with the new YMCA. The new Haselwood Family YMCA, scheduled to open by July, is starting to look like the gymnasium facility it will become.
The Silverdale YMCA is the first piece of the planned Central Kitsap Community Campus, meant to serve as the cultural and recreational center of the area.
Almost $10.5 million has been raised as part of a capital campaign for the Y, allowing officials to add extra amenities.
The facility will be able to serve about 15,000 members; about 3,800 people have signed up so far.
“And we don’t even have a building yet right,” said Ball, who has a goal of enlisting 10,000 charter members. “The community is hungry for it, clearly. It’s been a success story so far.”
Largely modeled after the Gig Harbor Y, the Silverdale facility will have a climbing wall, exercise equipment, gymnasium, track and programs for children and seniors. It will also offer space to Harrison Medical Center.
Due to the popularity of fitness classes in Gig Harbor, the Silverdale location will offer 230 of them to members each week.
Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2011/jan/11/new-silverdale-ymca-on-pace-for-july-opening/#ixzz1AreIrT2P
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