Hello to the Rick Anderson place building!
We’ve begun our fundraising journey to raise approximately $300,000.00 for the Rick Anderson Place move, and we need your help. Your generous donation, whether big or small, will help us bring the dreams of our island residents to life.
The Rick Anderson Place will offer health and wellness opportunities for all ages, strengthening our community while combating loneliness, which is often prevalent in smaller communities like Anderson Island. It isn’t just about exercise; it’s about building a stronger community. Together, we can make this happen.
It isn’t just about exercise; it’s about building a stronger community.
Expansion time!
The current facility is in a small, historic one-room schoolhouse, which is special on Anderson Island because it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. However, it lacks modern amenities, such as on-site water access, which means there are no accessible plumbing facilities
and no means to expand at the current location. The fitness center currently lacks a dedicated classroom, which prevents it from offering expanded classes for all ages.
With your support, we will move to The Rick Anderson Place once the Parks Department completes the renovations. This spacious, modern facility will feature a well-equipped fitness center and a dedicated classroom offering a wide array of fitness programs and resources for all ages, from families to seniors.
We are also collaborating with The Anderson Island Health Advocates (AIH) to bring Physical Therapy to our island. The plan is to offer space for PT offices to treat clients using our facility. This brings PT to the Anderson Island community and allows PT offices to see patients on the island in a fully equipped space.
Expanded after-school programs on the island!
The Youth of Anderson Island
Anderson Island, a remote community with approximately 1,600 full-time residents, has a median age of 60 and a small population of school-aged children. It faces unique challenges because it relies on ferry access. The Anderson Island Community Fitness Center works to improve the health and well-being of this isolated community by providing accessible, affordable fitness options. However, the island’s isolation particularly impacts children, as older students must commute off-island for school, significantly limiting their access to recreational facilities and after-school programs.
sponsor a piece of equipment!
Studio Class Equipment $600.00 each
Pilates Springboards
The Pilates Springboard, created by Balanced Body, is a versatile exercise tool designed by the Pilates master teacher, Ellie Herman. It lets you make your full-body Pilates workout more diverse without needing a large studio space. The compact Springboard is a great alternative to a free-standing unit, which takes up a lot of space.
Gym Equipment $3,000.00
gym equipment
A Pec-Deck delivers a deep stretch in every fiber of the pecs and a contraction that allows you to isolate the chest and squeeze those muscles hard to maximize each rep.
Gym Equipment
$4000.00
Smith Machine with cables
A Smith Machine system features a linear bearing design with professional spring protection, ensuring a smooth and secure lifting experience. It has a high weight capacity of up to 1500 lbs and 11 adjustable height settings, ideal for heavy lifting and a range of strength-training exercises.
This Smith machine has an additional cable crossover feature. It is perfect for exercises like low crossover, high crossover, chest press, mid row, lat pushdown, and overhead triceps extension.
Studio Class Equipment $400.00 each
TRX Class EQUIPMENT
TRX is a fitness system that uses your body weight and gravity to provide an intense full-body workout. With a simple set of straps and an anchor point, you can perform hundreds of exercises that target all major muscle groups. This is the perfect group class activity for all ages and fitness levels.
Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, TRX can help you achieve your goals with ease.
Pilates Equipment
$4,000.00
Pilates reformer
A Balanced Body Allegro Reformer is ideal for our community fitness center classroom. With a few of these units, we can add reformer classes to the schedule! The Allegro is exceptionally easy to use and durable. It’s portable and can be stored standing up so it doesn’t interfere with our classroom floor space. The anodized aluminum frame requires minimal maintenance, while the Balanced Body carriage system provides a quiet, smooth ride.
Cardio Equipment $6,500.00
upgraded stair climber
Keep your fitness routine challenging. With the Spirit Fitness CSC900 StairClimber! This machine has a sturdy industrial drive system, ensuring years of reliable, trouble-free service for our community fitness center. The 21.5″ step width and 11″ step depth provide one of the largest step surface areas of any machine, which increases safety while also easily accommodating training positions such as side crossover steps.