Mission: Friends of Plaza Pool promotes the maintenance, improvement, utilization and appreciation of the Alpena Plaza Pool for the health, safety and recreational benefit of the citizens of Alpena County and the surrounding area.
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Bottle and Can Collection
Friends of Plaza Pool will continue to collect returnable bottles and cans at ServiceMaster on Grant Street in Alpena. Tubs are located at the front of the business for easy drive-up access.
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Our Recent Donations to the Plaza Pool January 2023
FOPP donated 16 resistance belts to the Plaza Pool for use in deep water. These belts can be used by anyone who wants to focus on core development and posture correction.
Aquatic resistance discs were donated to the Plaza Pool from donations and memorial gifts. Every aquatic class can use these discs to increase water resistance for arms and legs.
Our current pool director, Kim, demonstrates a sculpt class using the resistance discs.
Paza Pool Mural Project (UPDATE)
Since this project was announced, a new community pool is being designed and hopefully completed within the next 3-4 years. The mural that was being planned and funds raised will be incorporated within the new pool building. Please watch for future announcements.
Mark Kinney and his leadership team are continuing to seek grants and putting together a list of service clubs and donors that would be willing to help fund a mural. Our mission statement and regular fundraising keep us focused and the Plaza Pool operating, and in conjunction, Mark and his team have been able to write and secure mural funding from other avenues. The Plaza Pool is here to stay, and we want our community to see us and enjoy the multiple benefits of the pool.
If you would like to donate money towards the mural, write a check to Friends of Plaza Pool with a note on the memo line that signifies the donation is going towards the mural, and place it into the blue FOPP box at the pool or mail to Carolyn Szatkowski at 1670 Long Rapids Road, Alpena, MI 49707 or you can also donate through the Community Foundation at:
https://www.cfnem.org/funds/give.html?fund=1133
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EXCITING NEWS!!
Alpena County has joined forces with FOPP and funded several teen specific FREE two-hour swims for Alpena County residents thanks to a Youth and Rec Grant. Beginning January 2025, junior and senior high school students will have their own activity times dedicated to fun and fitness. Watch on Facebook and listen to Thunder Bay and Alpena High School announcements for upcoming dates and times.
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Wibit PARTY RENTAL
Thanks to Alpena County Youth and Rec and from donations to Friends of Plaza Pool, in 2024 we were able to purchase a Wibit to use for private rentals at Alpena Plaza Pool. If you are interested in using it for a party or a teambuilding activity, contact Kim, the pool director, at 354-8287.
A First Federal grant allowed FOPP to purchase a slide to use at the Plaza Pool
Supported by the Alpena County Youth and Rec Millage
Coached Saturday Swimming
Aquatic Exercise for Arthritis
Aquatic Exercise for Balance
Weight Management with Nutrition and Aquatics
Free Family Swims
Aquatic Exercise Equipment
Wibit
Special Teen Activity Sessions
Friends of Plaza Pool is a group of individuals who gain great benefit from the Alpena Plaza Pool. Join an organization which provides resources for the continuation of the county run pool. We celebrate the pool staff, come together for social activities, sponsored many fundraising activities, and since 2016, have raised more than $200,000 to keep the pool open. We welcome members! We request a membership donation of $20 for an individual, and $40 for families. We are MORE interested in your help!! Join us!!
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