A Word from our Members:

“Hi [Water Aerobics Instructors] Dianne and Janice,

A year ago I started taking water aerobics at IAC and met you both in the pool.  I had just been diagnosed with a rare, degenerative, and incurable autoimmune disease.  There is no treatment, but mild-moderate low-impact exercise can slow the progression.  I want you both to know what a gift you and your classes have been to my life.  Dianne, I appreciate the way you welcomed me to class immediately, always check in, show up in any weather, and that your classes are all levels yet challenging and engaging for everyone. Janice, I love your upbeat attitude, cool tunes, and welcoming inclusive vibe.   Your work helps me and so many others. Thank you!”

–Karen B., Member since 2010

“A single best word that describes Jane’s FIT class: “fun.” Classmates’ arrivals are met with hugs. Family stories are exchanged. Between exercises, Jane fills the time with a monologue consisting of local gossip, gardening tips, recipes, complaints about the ferry, and most recently a long discussion regarding the merits of Hubbard Squash. Class members join in with comments. Laughter is common.  AND, we all finish the class having had a good workout.  Always a win-win with Jane. Cynthia and I highly recommend Jane and her service to us all.”

–John Shelton, Member since 2000

“I’m just a few months shy of 80 years old, and I’ve belonged to many gyms on both coasts.  Many is the morn when I have sat at home, dreaming up some excuse to skip the gym that day.  IAC is the first gym in my experience where that searching for an excuse never happens.  There are two reasons for this.  First and foremost, I look forward to seeing the many friends I have made there in my five years of membership.  They come from both staff and members.  My time at the IAC is almost as much social as it is athletic.  In fact, much of what I have learned about Whidbey comes from the men’s locker room!  The second reason comes from my age.  If for some reason I miss a couple weeks of working out, I start waking up depressed.  The gym has become a necessary “drug” for my sense of well being.

I am so grateful to the IAC for a chance to meet and greet wonderful people, not just once, but again and again.  When they become friends, the IAC has given me one of life’s most precious gifts!”

–Rod P., member since 2012

“My life without IAC…Well I wouldn’t know half as many great people
from our community that I now know, I wouldn’t have as much to look forward
to doing every day, and I definitely can say I’d be a lot flabbier. I work
hard and feel good at IAC (Nick’s spin class mantra!)”
–Janet S., member since 2008

After a severe dog bite and subsequent fall resulted in lymphedema, bursitis, and a fractured patella and ankle, Gail came to the Club first for Physical Therapy, then as a member.  “If it wasn’t for IAC, I would probably be bedridden for the rest of my life. I can never thank you enough!”
–Gail L., member since 1999

Would you like to share what IAC means to you?  Email [email protected], or stop by the front desk to set up a meeting.