It’s that time of year when the weather turns colder, leaves and
temperatures fall, and shorts and tshirts are replaced with sweatshirts and pants. We turn the AC off and the heat up.
But, the one thing we don’t do is close the outdoor pool.
One of the coolest (partial pun intended) things about Midtown is that our outdoor pool opens up earlier than anyone else in the area; we opened the second week of April, and we close later than anyone else.
This year we are planning to keep the outdoor pool open until the first week of December. We turn the heat up and, if we have to, we will plow the snow away to make sure our winter warriors can get to the pool.
To celebrate and enjoy this chilly feature of Midtown we will be holding our annual Polar Bears for Parkinson’s Day on November 19th. This year we have added a few extra elements to the day’s festivities, as well as a great cause to rally behind.
This year, our Polar Bear Plunge celebration will support the Michael J. Fox Foundation to find a cure for Parkinson’s. Donations of $25 per individual and $50 for families is appreciated to participate in this fun-filled day. You will not only support the Michael J. Fox Foundation with your donation, but also Aquatics Supervisor Susan Kauffman.
In the past, Susan has organized a recurring Swim-a-Thon to help raise money for Parkinson’s research while also battling the disease herself. She has partnered with the Michael J. Fox Foundation and through the Polar Bears for Parkinson’s Day, you can help a community determined to defeat this disease.
Here’s what you can expect on Polar Bears for Parkinson’s Day:
Our Polar Bears for Parkinson’s Day is a great way to say goodbye to the outdoor pool and help support a great cause. We look forward to seeing you on November 19th for a Saturday of arctic fun.
Are you a regular “Polar Bear”? Who wants to see our GM, Rich Novelli, canonball into the pool on the 19th?
