Topic: Fitness
Katie Aiello Joins Island Rec as New Recreation Specialist
Written on May 12, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
From Island Rec… Island Rec is pleased to welcome Katie Aiello as its new recreation specialist. Katie will primarily be organizing sports, fitness and outdoor programming. After spending the last 10 summers on San Juan Island, she is happy to now call it her permanent home. Katie is originally from California but has also lived Continue Reading
Studio JAMM Offers Dance-Centric In-person Workout Classes
Written on April 23, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
From Studio JAMM Studio JAMM is starting a new session of fitness classes in May. Reserve your spot today as we are limiting our class size to stay within the recommended safety guidelines. Zumba classes will be 9:30-10:30 a.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, May 3-June 23. The price is $128 for 16 classes. We have a Continue Reading
Island Rec Offers Online Fitness Classes
Written on December 18, 2020 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
By Island Rec Adult online fitness classes are open for registration. Sign up for the whole month of January, or a drop-in option is also available. To register, visit www.islandrec.org. Fit and Over 50 (On-Demand) Try a safe, heart-healthy exercise class to energize your active lifestyle from the comfort of your own home with Jacquelyn Continue Reading
Statewide COVID-19 Restrictions Last Four Weeks
Written on November 15, 2020 at 3:53 pm, by Hayley Day
Most Restrictions Start Nov. 16; For Restaurants, Nov. 18 By Washington’s Governor’s Office On Sunday, Nov. 15, Gov. Jay Inslee announced a four-week statewide set of restrictions in response to the recent rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus in Washington and across the country. The new restrictions come as Washington sees consistent increasing daily case Continue Reading
Zylstra Lake: Fall Trail Times 2020
Written on October 29, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Thanks to the cooperation of the Land Bank and the San Juan Preservation Trust we now have a beautiful new and historic public land to explore. On September 26th, National Public Lands Day, 5 years of negotiations and planning came to fruition when the 285-acre Zylstra Lake Preserve on San Juan Island officially opened part Continue Reading
Island Rec Offers Youth Afternoon Recess, Skate Night
Written on October 19, 2020 at 8:50 pm, by Hayley Day
By Island Rec Island Rec has great new in-person offerings for youth this fall! Join us, starting Oct. 20 for, afternoon recess, for K-5th grade. Get your wiggles out at Linde Park after a full day of virtual learning.
Boo Boo is Offering Free Online Fitness Workout Classes
Written on April 2, 2020 at 11:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tanja Williamson sums it up like this: Hey there, I’m helping everyone’s favorite boxer keep islanders entertained AND healthy so they’ll be able to fit into their pre-pandemic clothes. If you haven’t already downloaded zoom, DO IT! The workouts are only 30 minutes and even if you don’t do every move, you’ll definitely work your Continue Reading
From Stephanie Prima: Free Mindfulness and Qigong Training for COVID-19
Written on March 31, 2020 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
In this time of COVID-19 we’ve all received tons of emails from businesses offering ‘tips’ to manage the crisis that are sales pitches in disguise. But there is very little on how to deal with the anxiety that comes with daily changes and restrictions. As a gift to our beloved community, I have put together Continue Reading
Stairclimb Challenge Fundraiser
Written on February 13, 2020 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Firefighters Participate in Challenging Fundraiser to Fight Leukemia and Lymphoma FRIDAY HARBOR, WA — On Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Friday Harbor Marketplace from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., four San Juan Island Fire and Rescue firefighters (SJIF&R) will be out in front of the store training and raising funds for the Continue Reading
Mindful Movement with The Studio SJI
Written on February 7, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join this new class from The Studio! With a focus on our core values, this class will build strength, flexibility, balance & cardiovascular endurance. We will fuse a unique combination of Pilates, Barre, TRX, Yoga and Dance. Have fun with friends while moving mindfully! This class is scheduled for Fridays, 9:45-10:45am, February 28 – April Continue Reading
Island Rec: Barbell Pulse New Session Added
Written on February 7, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
This just in, Island Rec and SJI Fitness have decided to offer a second session of Barbell Pulse this season. This motivating class is a full body workout that uses 2.5, 5, and 10-pound plates on a bar and is set to music. The movements are proven to burn calories and tone your bone building Continue Reading
Island Senior: Welcoming the New Year with Self Care Classes at The Mullis Center
Written on January 1, 2020 at 5:40 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… Whether the New Year brings with it a desire to counter the indulgences of the holidays or an ongoing intention to retain and improve your health and well being, the Mullis Center’s regular classes; Gentle Yoga, Chair Yoga, both Continue Reading
Island Rec – Barbell Pulse
Written on November 26, 2019 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Start a new fitness class, taught by SJI Fitness instructors, that focuses on positively effective muscle toning and strength building. This motivating class is a full body workout that uses 2.5, 5, and 10-pound plates set to music. The movements are proven to burn calories and tone your bone building muscle with maximizing repetition and Continue Reading
Old Military Road Trail
Written on July 11, 2019 at 5:05 pm, by Tim Dustrude
On June 13, a group of San Juan Islanders met with the Board of San Juan Island Park and Recreation District (Island Rec) seeking to be recognized as an official committee of Island Rec to explore the feasibility of creating a new trail connecting the two camps of San Juan Island National Historical Park – Continue Reading
WSDOT Active Transportation Plan Survey
Written on April 21, 2019 at 10:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
Washington State Active Transportation Plan Survey Now Online The Washington State Active Transportation Plan update needs you to connect people with the process. Tell your friends and neighbors, share links in social media, forward this notice to your contacts. The public opinion survey is now available online in English, with other languages to be added as Continue Reading
Swim Lessons at SJI Fitness!
Written on February 10, 2019 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Rec is excited to offer another installment of Swim Lessons at SJI Fitness! The fun starts with a Mid-Winter Break Swimming Beginner Skills Class (Ages 5+) 3:30-4 pm February 18 through the 22nd. We also have classes for varying skills and ages that start February 25 such as Swimming Pre-K Water Play (Ages 4-5), Swimming Intermediate (Ages Continue Reading
Katie Aiello Joins Island Rec as New Recreation Specialist
Written on May 12, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
From Island Rec… Island Rec is pleased to welcome Katie Aiello as its new recreation specialist. Katie will primarily be organizing sports, fitness and outdoor programming. After spending the last 10 summers on San Juan Island, she is happy to now call it her permanent home. Katie is originally from California but has also lived Continue Reading
Studio JAMM Offers Dance-Centric In-person Workout Classes
Written on April 23, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
From Studio JAMM Studio JAMM is starting a new session of fitness classes in May. Reserve your spot today as we are limiting our class size to stay within the recommended safety guidelines. Zumba classes will be 9:30-10:30 a.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, May 3-June 23. The price is $128 for 16 classes. We have a Continue Reading
Island Rec Offers Online Fitness Classes
Written on December 18, 2020 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
By Island Rec Adult online fitness classes are open for registration. Sign up for the whole month of January, or a drop-in option is also available. To register, visit www.islandrec.org. Fit and Over 50 (On-Demand) Try a safe, heart-healthy exercise class to energize your active lifestyle from the comfort of your own home with Jacquelyn Continue Reading
Statewide COVID-19 Restrictions Last Four Weeks
Written on November 15, 2020 at 3:53 pm, by Hayley Day
Most Restrictions Start Nov. 16; For Restaurants, Nov. 18 By Washington’s Governor’s Office On Sunday, Nov. 15, Gov. Jay Inslee announced a four-week statewide set of restrictions in response to the recent rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus in Washington and across the country. The new restrictions come as Washington sees consistent increasing daily case Continue Reading
Zylstra Lake: Fall Trail Times 2020
Written on October 29, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Thanks to the cooperation of the Land Bank and the San Juan Preservation Trust we now have a beautiful new and historic public land to explore. On September 26th, National Public Lands Day, 5 years of negotiations and planning came to fruition when the 285-acre Zylstra Lake Preserve on San Juan Island officially opened part Continue Reading
Island Rec Offers Youth Afternoon Recess, Skate Night
Written on October 19, 2020 at 8:50 pm, by Hayley Day
By Island Rec Island Rec has great new in-person offerings for youth this fall! Join us, starting Oct. 20 for, afternoon recess, for K-5th grade. Get your wiggles out at Linde Park after a full day of virtual learning.
Boo Boo is Offering Free Online Fitness Workout Classes
Written on April 2, 2020 at 11:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tanja Williamson sums it up like this: Hey there, I’m helping everyone’s favorite boxer keep islanders entertained AND healthy so they’ll be able to fit into their pre-pandemic clothes. If you haven’t already downloaded zoom, DO IT! The workouts are only 30 minutes and even if you don’t do every move, you’ll definitely work your Continue Reading
From Stephanie Prima: Free Mindfulness and Qigong Training for COVID-19
Written on March 31, 2020 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
In this time of COVID-19 we’ve all received tons of emails from businesses offering ‘tips’ to manage the crisis that are sales pitches in disguise. But there is very little on how to deal with the anxiety that comes with daily changes and restrictions. As a gift to our beloved community, I have put together Continue Reading
Stairclimb Challenge Fundraiser
Written on February 13, 2020 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Firefighters Participate in Challenging Fundraiser to Fight Leukemia and Lymphoma FRIDAY HARBOR, WA — On Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Friday Harbor Marketplace from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., four San Juan Island Fire and Rescue firefighters (SJIF&R) will be out in front of the store training and raising funds for the Continue Reading
Mindful Movement with The Studio SJI
Written on February 7, 2020 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join this new class from The Studio! With a focus on our core values, this class will build strength, flexibility, balance & cardiovascular endurance. We will fuse a unique combination of Pilates, Barre, TRX, Yoga and Dance. Have fun with friends while moving mindfully! This class is scheduled for Fridays, 9:45-10:45am, February 28 – April Continue Reading
Island Rec: Barbell Pulse New Session Added
Written on February 7, 2020 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
This just in, Island Rec and SJI Fitness have decided to offer a second session of Barbell Pulse this season. This motivating class is a full body workout that uses 2.5, 5, and 10-pound plates on a bar and is set to music. The movements are proven to burn calories and tone your bone building Continue Reading
Island Senior: Welcoming the New Year with Self Care Classes at The Mullis Center
Written on January 1, 2020 at 5:40 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… Whether the New Year brings with it a desire to counter the indulgences of the holidays or an ongoing intention to retain and improve your health and well being, the Mullis Center’s regular classes; Gentle Yoga, Chair Yoga, both Continue Reading
Island Rec – Barbell Pulse
Written on November 26, 2019 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Start a new fitness class, taught by SJI Fitness instructors, that focuses on positively effective muscle toning and strength building. This motivating class is a full body workout that uses 2.5, 5, and 10-pound plates set to music. The movements are proven to burn calories and tone your bone building muscle with maximizing repetition and Continue Reading
Old Military Road Trail
Written on July 11, 2019 at 5:05 pm, by Tim Dustrude
On June 13, a group of San Juan Islanders met with the Board of San Juan Island Park and Recreation District (Island Rec) seeking to be recognized as an official committee of Island Rec to explore the feasibility of creating a new trail connecting the two camps of San Juan Island National Historical Park – Continue Reading
WSDOT Active Transportation Plan Survey
Written on April 21, 2019 at 10:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
Washington State Active Transportation Plan Survey Now Online The Washington State Active Transportation Plan update needs you to connect people with the process. Tell your friends and neighbors, share links in social media, forward this notice to your contacts. The public opinion survey is now available online in English, with other languages to be added as Continue Reading
Swim Lessons at SJI Fitness!
Written on February 10, 2019 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Rec is excited to offer another installment of Swim Lessons at SJI Fitness! The fun starts with a Mid-Winter Break Swimming Beginner Skills Class (Ages 5+) 3:30-4 pm February 18 through the 22nd. We also have classes for varying skills and ages that start February 25 such as Swimming Pre-K Water Play (Ages 4-5), Swimming Intermediate (Ages Continue Reading