Social wellness
Pickleball is maintaining its popularity as we kick off 2022, and there is a social aspect to that as well that extends beyond the club. A special beginner’s session ACAC offers can be the launch pad to meeting new friends, in addition to learning the game.
“That’s another social group, and they will come and play together every day and get together outside of the club,” Gwinn said. ‘We definitely see a lot of pickleballers in the senior age range, but we do have some younger players as well — that is something new we are seeing. It is typically a retiree sport, but we are seeing that change a little bit now.”
The club’s Arthritis H2O aquatics class is one where members can bond over shared health circumstances.
“It’s in our warm water pool and great for people who have joint issues like arthritis,” Gwinn said. “It helps get them moving, and it’s gentle on the joints because it’s lowimpact but still great for cardiovascular and helps with flexibility, balance and strength, too.”
Or a member might prefer
a more inwardly-centered experience and head to the Mind-Body Suite for heated yoga, a barre class or to receive a one-on-one session at the Pilates reformer studio.
“Our memberships are all access,” Gwinn said, adding that in addition to their heated indoor pool they have two outdoor swimming pools. “The boutique area of the club is included with membership.”
Mid-day, ACAC caters its programming to a senior demographic. The club also listens to members who help drive its offerings.
“We listen to what members are asking for and what is the newest trend,” Gwinn said. “For seniors, it’s staying active and seeing friends and fellow members — we have a great community here and I think that’s what really brings a lot of members in.”