Letter From the General Manager
Dear Valued Member,
ast year we received such positive feedback on our 35th special edition anniversary program guide, that we have now incorporated it into a yearly club feature. The 2011 program guide provides a complete list of every available social, competitive and instructional activity offered by ORC, for every age, ability, sex, schedule or sport, and is conveniently delivered to your front door. We hope you will enjoy this yearly reference guide and calendar.
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For many, 2010 was a year of “wait and see”, with the aſtermath of the economic meltdown and the concern of what would happen with world markets. Through it all and not surprisingly, our fitness and health industry fared relatively well, as most people reached the same conclusion as what many health experts have been saying all along; physical exercise is the #1 remedy for stress release and staying healthy.
Unfortunately, just when things started to turn around, we are hit with the HST tax, applicable on virtually every service and amenity starting July 1, 2010. With Medicare costs soaring out of control and childhood and adult obesity at record highs, the last thing our society needs is another deterrent to a healthy active lifestyle. Fitness Industry Canada, our governing association for Canadian health clubs, and responsible for the initiative and new Child Tax fitness credit, rallied our Ontario government unsuccessfully to have health club industry exempt from this prohibitive and excessive tax, however efforts will still continue.
ORC offered early payment of memberships prior to April 30th to save the HST, which many of you took advantage of and we will continue to provide other incentives on services to help you maintain your active schedules. Package rates, shorter durations, and modified pricing on certain programs have been implemented to provide our members with an economical way of participating in activities.
Jeff McCarrol General Manager
Our staff has also worked diligently on preparing a variety of new and exciting programs in each of the squash, tennis, fitness and group fitness departments. Opening in September, in the former Womens
Only room, will be “HOT YOGA”. “TRX” Group Training and Women’s Circuits will move to studio two. The unlimited, all inclusive (included in your membership) Hot Yoga and new women’s circuit training is sure to be a hit, and the new TRX suspension band training group clinics will be affordable for all.
Lastly, it gives me great pleasure to report our special 35th anniversary member appreciation party in December was filled to capacity and the Spring annual dinner and dance was a great success. It was probably two of the best social events we have hosted in many years and a great indication of how proud our membership and staff are of ORC. Our final 35th anniversary promotion is slated for September where we will have a member referral draw for $2010. If you have not yet referred a friend or family member there is still time to have them join in a healthy active lifestyle.
On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff, I would like to wish you and your family the best of health for the upcoming year and encourage you to take advantage of the many programs being offered at ORC.
2010-2011 PROGRAM GUIDE Ontario Racquet Club 3
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