September 12, 2016
Asbury Place celebrated National Grandparents Day by sponsoring a free senior swim day on Sunday, Sept. 11, at the Kingsport Aquatic Center. Seniors 55 and over were admitted free; attendees 54 and under enjoyed half-price admission.
Sandra Brown, executive director of Asbury Place continuing care retirement communities’ Kingsport campus, said the event ties in well with the not-for-profit organization’s mission of service and focus on wellness.
“Swimming is a low-impact activity that uses all muscle groups so it’s perfect for senior exercisers,” Brown said “We hope this event encourages all area seniors to be physically active and enjoy time with loved ones.”
Kingsport Aquatic Center admission was free for guests ages 55 and over with proper identification and half price for other ages.
“This is an excellent opportunity for senior swim enthusiasts and guests of all ages to enjoy our outdoor and indoor water features,” Kingsport Aquatic Center director Kari Matheney said. “We appreciate Asbury Place making senior swim day available to area residents and visitors.”
Johnson City residents Joan Wagner (right) and friend Mya Marcello, 7, celebrated National Grandparents Day at the Kingsport Aquatic Center Sept. 11. For the second year, Asbury Place continuing care retirement communities in Kingsport sponsored free senior swim and discounts for all other attendees on the holiday to encourage physical activity and quality time for families and friends.
The outdoor water park features a large pool with a water playground and lily pad crossing, two water slides and a 900-foot lazy river. The aquatic center also has a 46,000-square-foot indoor complex, which includes three heated pools, including the region’s only indoor Olympic-sized pool.
The Kingsport Aquatic Center is located at 1820 Meadowview Parkway in Kingsport.
About Asbury, Inc.
Asbury, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation, operates Asbury Place, CARF-CCAC accredited continuing care retirement communities in Kingsport and Maryville, Tenn. For more information, visit http://www.asburyplace.org.
About the Kingsport Aquatic Center
The Kingsport Aquatic Center is the region’s newest and most comprehensive indoor-outdoor public aquatic and recreation facility. Located in Kingsport’s Meadowview district at the base of iconic Bays Mountain, the center provides area residents and visitors with the best in health, fitness and recreation features in a safety-focused environment. The Kingsport Aquatic Center features the area’s only indoor Olympic-sized pool, the HMG Competition pool, plus year-round swim courses and American Red Cross-certified water safety and lifeguard training. An outdoor water park is open seasonally. For more information, visit http://www.swimkingsport.com.
