Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SUNDAY, August 1, 1993 TAG: 9308030315
SECTION: DISCOVER PAGE: D-100 EDITION: METRO
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DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
FALLON PARK: Belle Avenue Southeast, 981-2206, and WASHINGTON PARK: Burrell Street Northwest, 981-2369. Fallon Park pool is open Tuesday-Sunday noon to 6 p.m.; closed Monday. Family night, adult and senior lap swimming Tuesday and Thursday 7-9 p.m. Admission is $1 for ages 15 and under and $2 for 16 and over. Washington Park pool open Monday and Wednesday-Sunday noon-6 p.m.; closed Tuesday. Family night, adult and senior lap swimming Monday and Wednesday 7-9 p.m. Admission is $1 for ages 15 and under and $2 for ages 16 and over. A pass containing 10 admission tickets is $8 for ages 15 and under and $16 for ages 16 and over.
\ RSVI-GATORS: 1130 Overland Road, 982-7665. Open Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Admission is $2 for adults and $1.50 for children 12 and under. Call for membership information.
\ VINTON SWIMMING POOL: Washington Avenue, Vinton, 983-0644. Pool open Monday-Saturday noon to 5:45 p.m., Sunday 12:30-5:45 p.m. Single membership is $50 per adult, $40 per child. Membership for a family of 3 is $100, with $20 for each additional member. Senior citizen membership is $30. Daily membership for senior citizens is $1.25, adults $1.75, children under 16 $1.25, and children under 4 get in free. Lessons are available in three different 10-day sessions at $20 per session.
Private pools
\ AQUA NET SWIM AND RACQUET CLUB: Finney Drive, Vinton, 890-0476, 343-0777. Junior Olympic-size pool. Open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Membership is $205 per couple and $10 per child. There is a one-time initiation fee of $50 for new members only. Local guests are admitted for $3.75; out-of-town guests (50-mile radius), no charge.
\ BROOKCLIFF SWIM CLUB: U.S. 221, Roanoke, 774-8406. Open Tuesday-Sunday 10 a.m.- 7 p.m.; Monday 1-7 p.m. Single membership is $100, family membership is $175. Guests with members are charged $4 on weekdays, $5 on weekends and holidays.
\ BUSH VALLEY SWIM CLUB: Hardy Road, Vinton, 890-9864. Open Monday and Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Tuesday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday 1-8 p.m. Member-owned; membership shares cost $300, including purchase of stock. After that, cost is $195 per family plus $10 per child age 5 and over. Summer memberships are available at $210 plus $10 for each child over 5.
\ CARTER ATHLETIC CENTER: 4254 Colonial Ave. S.W., 989-7284. Open Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Call for membership information.
\ CASTLE ROCK SWIM CLUB: Burnham and Brahma Roads, 774-9884. Near Sugar Loaf Mountain. Open Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m.-8 p.m. Yearly membership fee $255 per couple and $15 for each child. Initiation fee $100 for new members. Visitors with a member are charged $4 per person over 12 years, $2 per person 12 and under.
\ COUNTRYSIDE: Countryside Road Northwest, 366-9727. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday and Monday 1-7 p.m. Family swim Wednesday 7-10 p.m. Yearly membership dues are $115 per single, $200 per couple, plus a $75 initiation fee for new members and $15 per child. Senior citizen (55-over) single membership is $100.
\ ELKS LODGE POOL: 1147 Persinger Road S.W., 344-6140. Open Tuesday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday 11 a.m.-8 p.m., closed Monday. Must be member of the lodge or invited guest.
\ FOREST HILLS SWIM CLUB: Kenwick Trail, Roanoke County, 989-1854. Open Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday 1-8 p.m.; Membership fee is $230 per couple and $15 for each child; $100 initiation fee for new members.
\ GOLD'S GYM AND FITNESS CENTER: 4108 Electric Road S.W., 989-1200. Open Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Membership fee for an individual is $269 for the year or $40 monthly; three-month and six-month plans also available; individual non-prime time (no use after 3 p.m.) yearly rate is $180; senior citizen (60-over) $180; corporate rates are available upon request.
\ HIDDEN VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB: 2500 Romar Road, Salem, 389-8146. Open Tuesday-Sunday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; closed Monday. For membership information call club manager.
\ HOLLOW CREEK SWIM CLUB: 217 Hershberger Road, 366-7665. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday and Monday 1-8 p.m. Family membership is $150 plus $60 initiation. Single membership is $95 plus $30 initiation. 10% Senior Citizen discount. Lessons available.
\ HUNTING HILLS COUNTRY CLUB: 5220 Hunting Hills Drive S.W., 774-9800. Open Tuesday-Sunday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; closed Monday, except holidays. For membership information call club manager's office, 774-4427.
\ LAKE DRIVE SWIM CLUB: Niagara Road, Vinton, 982-9759. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Sunday and Monday 1-7:30 p.m. $40 initiation fee plus $180 per couple and $10 for each child; single membership is $95 plus initiation fee. Lessons available for members.
\ LANCERLOT FAMILY FITNESS CENTER: 1111 Vinyard Road, Vinton, 981-0205. Open Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-11 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Membership fees for a student is a $50 initiation fee and $25 per month. Individual fees are $62.50 initiation fee and $37 per month. Family fees are $72.50 initiation fee and $58 per month; senior citizen individual rate is $50 initiation and $20 per month. Water aerobics offered Monday-Saturday, free to members. Classes and lessons available, discount to members.
\ NORTH LAKES SWIM CLUB: 5321 Greentree Lane, Roanoke County, 562-9811. Open Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday and Monday 1-8 p.m. Membership is $165 per family plus a $60 initiation fee.
\ OLYMPIC PARK SWIM CLUB: 3136 Harris Ave. S.W., Roanoke County, 774-9990. Open Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday noon-8 p.m. Call for membership information. Guests with members are charged $2.50 per person Monday through Friday, $3.50 Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
\ PLANTATION COURT POOL: 502 Santee Road N.E., 366-1069. Open Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday 1-8 p.m. Membership is $130 for husband and wife and $15 for each child. Single membership is $85. Guests over 12 are charged $4 each; under 12, $2 each.
\ ROANOKE ATHLETIC CLUB: 4508 Starkey Road, 989-5758. Open Monday-Friday 5:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Single membership is $180 initiation fee plus $49 per month; family membership is $240 initiation fee plus $79 per month.
\ ROANOKE COUNTRY CLUB: 3360 Country Club Drive N.W., 345-1508. Open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Wednesday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; closed Monday. For membership information call club manager.
\ SALEM RACQUET & SWIM CLUB: Red Lane Extension, Salem, 387-3150. Open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday 1-8 p.m. Summer membership information is available upon request.
\ SPRING RUN SWIM CLUB: 6328 Ran Lynn Drive, 774-9952. Open Tuesday-Sunday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Monday 1-7 p.m. Call for membership information
\ STONEGATE SWIM CLUB: 856 Stonegate Drive, Salem, 387-9526. Open Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday 12-9 p.m. Call for information on memberships.
\ YMCA CENTRAL: Church Avenue and Fifth Street Southwest, 342-9622. Hours vary with season. Pool open Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-8:45 p.m.; Saturday 12:30-3:45 p.m.; Sunday 1-5:30 p.m. Classes meet daily, for infants up to adults; water aerobics also available. Call for daily lap swim, family swim and open swim hours. Membership fee for individual is $50 initiation, $26 monthly (or $362 yearly); men's health center membership is $75 initiation, $36 monthly (or $507 yearly); family membership is $75 initiation, $39 monthly ($543 yearly); family with health center membership is $100 initiation, $48 monthly (or $676 yearly); youth (14-under) membership is $40 yearly.
\ YWCA OF ROANOKE VALLEY: Central Center, 605 First St. S.W., 345-9922, and Salem Center, 1126 Kime Lane, Salem. 389-8782. Central Center open Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6:30-9 a.m.; Monday-Friday noon-1 p.m.; Wednesday 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Friday 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Saturday 2-4 p.m. Aqua aerobics classes and arthritis aquatics classes offered. Salem Center open Monday-Friday at 6:30 a.m., and hours for open swim will vary; Saturday and Sunday, 2-4 p.m. Classes offered. Membership fee is $25 for adults through age 54, $15 for ages 55 and up, $10 for ages 6-high school. Fee to swim is $2 per hour for adult members and $1.50 for children and senior citizens. Hourly fee for family is $5. One-time guest passes are $3 for one hour and $5 for two hours. For adults, $14 for 8 one-hour passes; for senior citizens, $10 for 8 one-hour passes. Monthly passes available for use of entire facility.\ \ Botetourt County\ \ BOTETOURT COUNTRY CLUB: Fincastle, 992-3034. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday 12-8 p.m.; Monday 1-8 p.m. Club membership information available by request. Lessons available to non-members.
\ Bedford County
\ BEDFORD COUNTRY CLUB: Peaks Road, 586-8407. Open Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Call the office for membership information.
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