Open for fitness
After its doors were shuttered in March 2020, the former Bolivar Roy Blunt YMCA building saw new life and activity this week. On Monday, Jan. 4, the City of Bolivar formally unlocked the building’s doors and welcomed the community to use the now open Bolivar Recreation and Aquatics Fitness Center. The city finalized its purchase of the lease on the building and its fitness equipment from the Ozarks Regional YMCA for $575,000 in October. On Thursday, staff at the center, located at 1710 W. Broadway Ave., said around 50 people had signed up for memberships so far this week. Find more information about the center online at bolivar.mo.us/parks-recreation3/.
Sherry Bess gets a workout on one of the center’s treadmills Wednesday, Jan. 6. She says she loves that the fitness center provides a way to get her miles in during the winter weather.
Shawna Cheney, right, helps Cindy Turley complete her membership paperwork on Thursday, Jan. 7, so she can start using the facility.
After months of being locked, the new Bolivar Recreation and Aquatics Fitness Center opens its doors Monday, Jan. 4.Â
Suzanne Soileau, with music at hand, makes use of the indoor fitness facility Thursday, Jan. 7.
The new Bolivar Recreation and Aquatics Fitness Center, located at 1710 W. Broadway Ave., features many machines.
The Bolivar Recreation and Aquatics Fitness Center, attached to the City of Bolivar Aqua Zone, opened its doors under new management Monday, Jan. 4.Â
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