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 direction, 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. (June 2023)
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 more FREE two-hour Family Fun Swim for 2023 for Alpena County residents thanks to a Youth and Rec Grant. Several Fridays (from 4:30-6:30 p.m.) will be free — in the fall. Check the online Plaza Pool schedule. For safety reasons there is currently a limit of 50 people in the water at one time and adults must be in the water with children under the age of 6. Please remember to stay home if you are not feeling well. Other than that, sign in and have a great time!
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BIRTHDAY PARTY RENTAL
Thanks to MBank/First Federal, we were able to purchase a children’s slide for the Alpena Plaza Pool. If you are interested in using it for a toddler or child birthday party, contact Kim, the pool director, at 354-8287.
FOPP recently offered several popular special programs supported by the Alpena County Youth and Rec Millage
Aquatic Exercise for Arthritis
Aquatic Exercise for Balance
Weight Management with Nutrition and Aquatics
Lisa Jackowiak, assisted by Andrew Doubek and Theresa Duncan from Thunder Bay Therapy
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. In 2016 we had about 60 members who celebrated the pool staff, came together for social activities, sponsored a Saturday morning coached swim, and during the past three years, raised more than $60,000 to keep the pool open. We welcome members! We request a membership donation of $15 for an individual, $30 for families. We are MORE interested in your help!! Join us!!
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