New senior fitness center in Chippewa Falls hosts grand opening

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WEAU) – The grand opening of a senior health middle in Chippewa Falls took a little bit of a flip earlier at this time.

The brand new website has been within the works for the previous 5 years however was paused because of the COVID-19 pandemic. After loads of anticipation, the primary day of the health middle was off to a terrific begin when the constructing was evacuated for a gasoline leak.

The senior middle is for individuals 50 years previous and up. A year-long membership is $35, with a further $10 per 30 days to make use of the health room. The ability has train machines, weights and likewise gives group health lessons.

Angie Walker, director of the senior middle, stated she expects this new facility to have a terrific impact on the general public.

“I believe that it’s going to be a really constructive influence on not solely our neighborhood however the surrounding communities, and you’ll’t ask for greater than that,” Walker stated. “So, like I stated earlier than, I actually really encourage individuals to come back. We have to everybody wholesome.”

Walker stated the brand new health middle shall be closed once more tomorrow, June 14, because of the gasoline leak. They’re hoping to be up and operating as quickly as potential.

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