September – November 2024 Club Calendar – Midlothian

September 1 – 30 | Fall Fitness Challenge | FREE
Pick a cardio exercise that you have never tried before and build up to completing 30 (Beginner Level), 45 (Intermediate Level) or 60 (Advanced Level) minutes by September 30. Use the tracking sheet to list your new cardio exercise and record your minutes each day. Completed tracking sheets must be turned in by October 7. Email [email protected] with any questions.

September 2 | End of Summer H2O Class | 9:15-10:15am | FREE
Join Jennifer and Tara for a team-taught H2O exercise class on Labor Day. This fun filled classes will feature portions of WATERinMOTION, Aqua Zumba, Athletic H2O, and more! Don’t miss it. Register on the portal or app up to 25 hours in advance.

September 2 | Labor Day at the Poolside Cafe
The Poolside Cafe will be grilling burgers and frying chicken tenders and french fries for lunch!

September 3 – Oct 3 | Dolphin Club for Ages 8 & Under | 4:45-5:15pm | Member $170 Non-member $240
Looking for a way to keep your kids in the pool year-round? Dolphin Club teaches stroke techniques and helps with endurance. Perfect for those considering joining or returning to the summer swim team. Participants must be able to swim half the length of the pool. This is NOT a learn-to-swim program. Dolphin Club runs in five-week sessions. Practices are Monday through Thursday. Attend as many or as few practices as you are able.

September 3 – Oct 3 | Dolphin Club for Ages 9 & Up | 5:15-6:00pm | Member $205 Non-member $290
Looking for a way to keep your kids in the pool year-round? Dolphin Club teaches stroke techniques and helps with endurance. Perfect for those considering joining or returning to the summer swim team. Participants must be able to swim half the length of the pool. This is NOT a learn-to-swim program. Dolphin Club runs in five-week sessions. Practices are Monday through Thursday. Attend as many or as few practices as you are able. 

September 9 – 22 | Aquatics Center Closes
The Aquatics Center will be closed for approximately two weeks for deep cleaning and repairs. acac Short Pump will be available as well as our outdoor pools. Warm Water exercise classes are canceled. All other classes will be held outdoors, weather permissible.

September 12 | Healthy Horizons Luncheon | 12:30pm | FREE
Have you ever considered that your posture and your body’s alignment may be affecting your health? Certified Personal Trainer MaryAnne Snavely will discuss how technology, surgeries, exercise(s), postural habits in sitting and sleeping postures and other common daily activities can negatively impact your posture leading to health-related issues. Enjoy a light lunch from the Trackside Cafe will you listen.

September 14 | Bake Sale | 9:00am-1:00pm | Donation
As part of the 15th Annual Richmond City-Wide Bake Sale for Cookie for Kids’ Cancer, acac Midlothian and Short Pump with host bake sales to raise funds for pediatric cancer research. Be a good cookie and stop by!

September 20 | Frameworthy | all day | FREE
Do you have a special photo of your child that needs a special frame? When your child visits the Kids Zone during normal operating hours, kids can make picture frames with help from our team.

September 20 | Kids Night Out “Hello Fall” | 6:00-9:00pm | Member $20 Non-Member $30
Kids get the night out at acac Adventure Central while parents get a night off! Kids will enjoy fall themed activities, crafts, a pizza dinner and a movie. Call 804-464-0997 to register starting September 2.

September 20 – 22 | Club Challenge | 9:00am-9:00pm | Salisbury Country Club | FREE
Twelve tennis clubs in Richmond compete at the 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 and the 5.0+ levels to see who will come out on top! Matches run Friday and Saturday for all 12 clubs and then the top 6 clubs compete Sunday to determine the winner. Come out and support your acac team!

September 22 | Outdoor Hatha Yoga | 11:30am-12:30pm | FREE
We will celebrate the first week of fall with an outdoor yoga class taught by Sarah Fischer on the turf field. Develop strength, flexibility and find balance with static postures in this hatha yoga class suitable for all levels. Focus on breathing and correct alignment with foundational yoga poses. This class will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. Register on the member portal or acac app 25 hours in advance.

September 25 | Work It Wednesday | 10:00am | FREE | email [email protected] to register
Join Certified Personal Trainer Mary Ruddy for small training where you can expect to learn new skills, hone previous ones and create connections that will foster accountability for long-term success!

September 25 – October 17 | Dolphin Swim School | Wed or Thu or Sat | 5:00-5:30pm and 5:45-6:15pm | Member $80 Non-member $100
The Dolphin Swim School is an ideal learn-to-swim program for novice swimmers. Our instructors are trained in the Starfish Aquatic International Swim School curriculum, focusing on creating safer swimmers by developing swim and safety skills. The program includes four, 30-minute classes designed to help students develop a foundation of swimming skills in a child-centered environment. Group size limited to 3. Click on the button below and note Dolphin Swim School in comments section.

October 1 – 31 | October Pumpkin Carry Challenge | FREE
What better way to get in the Halloween spirt than to challenge yourself to the pumpkin (kettlebell) carry challenge? During the month of October, members can challenge themselves to carrying a set of kettlebell’s around the track. Both the weight of the kettlebell and number of laps can be tracked on the Pumpkin Carry Challenge sheet. Simply pick up a tracking sheet at the Fitness Desk and begin tracking your laps and weights. Prizes will be awarded for most weight carried, most laps completed and biggest improvement of weight carried. Qustions? Email [email protected]

October 1 | Soggy Doggy | 11:00-6:00pm | FREE
Members are invited to bring their dogs to the slide pool to swim. Dogs must be brought in and exit on a leash, keep collars on, be up-to-date on all vaccinations, and interact well. with other dogs and humans.

October 2 | Work It Wednesday | 10:00am | FREE | email [email protected] to register
Join Certified Personal Trainer Mary Ruddy for small training where you can expect to learn new skills, hone previous ones and create connections that will foster accountability for long-term success!

October 3 – November 7 | Dolphin Club for Ages 8 & Under | 4:45-5:15pm | Member $170 Non-member $240
Looking for a way to keep your kids in the pool year-round? Dolphin Club teaches stroke techniques and helps with endurance. Perfect for those considering joining or returning to the summer swim team. Participants must be able to swim half the length of the pool. This is NOT a learn-to-swim program. Dolphin Club runs in five-week sessions. Practices are Monday through Thursday. Attend as many or as few practices as you are able. Registration will be available on the app/portal closer to start.

October 3 – November 7 | Dolphin Club for Ages 9 & Up | 5:15-6:00pm | Member $205 Non-member $290
Looking for a way to keep your kids in the pool year-round? Dolphin Club teaches stroke techniques and helps with endurance. Perfect for those considering joining or returning to the summer swim team. Participants must be able to swim half the length of the pool. This is NOT a learn-to-swim program. Dolphin Club runs in five-week sessions. Practices are Monday through Thursday. Attend as many or as few practices as you are able. Registration will be available on the app/portal closer to start.

October 7 – 30 | Kid Fit Small Group Fitness | Mon @ 4:30-5:00pm or Wed @ 5:30-6:00pm | Member $84 | Email [email protected] to register
Are you looking for a fun and exciting way to get your kids moving? Certified Personal Trainer Kia Williams is offering a small group training program for kids ages 7-10 years old that will focus on movement, flexibility and endurance. 

October 8 | Brunswick Stew Sale Starts | $12
Quarts of the Trackside Cafe’s awesome Brunswick Stew will be available for purchase wile supplies last. Quarts will be frozen for easy storing.

October 8 – November 8 | Dolphin Swim School | Tue or Fri | 5:00-5:30pm and 5:45-6:15pm | Member $80 Non-member $100
The Dolphin Swim School is an ideal learn-to-swim program for novice swimmers. Our instructors are trained in the Starfish Aquatic International Swim School curriculum, focusing on creating safer swimmers by developing swim and safety skills. The program includes four, 30-minute classes designed to help students develop a foundation of swimming skills in a child-centered environment. Group size limited to . Click on the button below and note Dolphin Swim School in comments section.

October 17 | Healthy Horizons Luncheon | 12:30pm | FREE
Join OrthoVirginia’s Dr. Greg Tanner, M.D. for a discussion on the aging joint, including the progression of cartilage as we age, the recovery process from joint replacement surgeries & ways to keep our joints strong. Enjoy a light lunch from the Trackside Cafe will you listen. Registration opens on the member portal and app on September 30.

October 18 | Kids Night Out “Spooktacular” | 6:00-9:00pm | Member $20 Non-Member $30
Kids get the night out at acac Adventure Central while parents get a night off! Kids will enjoy Halloween themed activities, crafts, a pizza dinner and a movie. Call 804-464-0997 to register starting October 1.

October 19 | LES MILLS Launch | FREE
The latest releases from LES MILLS are Saturday morning with a full line up of classes with all new music and choreography. Multiple instructors add to the fun and you could win a prize! Registration opens on the app or in the member portal 25 hours in advance of class start time.

October 23 | Shoulder and Hip Mobility Clinic | 9:30-10:00am | FREE | email [email protected] to register
Are you interested in ways to help improve your shoulder and hip mobility? Interested in both? Come, join Personal Training Director Scott St. John for a free clinic on exercises to help improve mobility, and stability, in the shoulder and hip joints.

October 23 – November 23 | Dolphin Swim School | Wed or Thu or Sat | 5:00-5:30pm and 5:45-6:15pm | Member $80 Non-member $100
The Dolphin Swim School is an ideal learn-to-swim program for novice swimmers. Our instructors are trained in the Starfish Aquatic International Swim School curriculum, focusing on creating safer swimmers by developing swim and safety skills. The program includes four, 30-minute classes designed to help students develop a foundation of swimming skills in a child-centered environment. Group size limited to 3. Click on the button below and note Dolphin Swim School in comments section.

October 25 | Halloween Festival | 6:00-8:00pm | Free
Families enjoy trunk-or-treating and games on the turf field. Member families are invited to bring a non-member family FREE. No registration required.

October 26 | Halloween Tennis Triples Social | 6:30-8:30pm | Member $5 Non-Member $10
Put together a group of 3-4 players and join us for this fun-filled Halloween themed tennis social! We will play triples until 7:45pm and then doubles. There will be prizes for best team costumes, best individual costume, and prizes for the winners of the triples event! Food provided and plenty of adult drinks for purchase. Registration opens on the member portal and app on September 16.

October 26 | Spooktacular Zumba | 10:30am | FREE
Nobody parties like Zumba parties! Join in this Halloween themed class to help you get in the spirit! Wearing your favorite costume is encouraged. Registration opens on the app or in the member portal 25 hours in advance of class start time.

October 28 | “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!” | 6:00pm | FREE Join us in the Kids Zone for a screening of “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!”.  Run time of the cartoon is 25 minutes.  Registration is required and parents should remain on acac premises. Registration opens in the membr portal or on the app on October 14.

October 31 | Spooktacular Cycle & Strength and Zumba Gold | 10:00am & 11:00am | FREE
Join for these Halloween themed classes to help you get in the spirit! Wearing your favorite costume is encouraged. Registration opens on the app or in the member portal 25 hours in advance of class start time.

November Trackside Cafe Specials
Get a free hot beverage (coffee, hot tea or hot chocolate) with your purchase of Egg Blossoms, Breakfast Wrap or Biscuit Sandwich. LIMITED TIME ONLY: pumpkin spice protein bites!

November 1 | Line Dancing with Penny | 5:45-6:30pm | FREE
Have fun learning and dancing some of the most popular line dances such as the Electric Slide, the Cupid Shuffle, and the Wobble! Registration opens on the app or in the member portal 25 hours in advance of class start time. Kindly cancel your registration if you cannot attend. Registrations will be honored until the start of class.

November 4 & 5 | Kids Days Off | 7:00am-6:00pm | Member $70 per day Non-Member $90 per day
When Chesterfield County schools are out, we are open for some fun-filled days. Kids Day Off is open to those in our Before & After School program, as well as acac members and non-members. Kids enjoy the Media Room, Game Room, Clubhouse, Turf Field, Playgrounds, Indoor Swimming and Theater. Call 804-464-0997 to register starting October 21.

November 5 – December 6 | Dolphin Swim School | Tue or Fri | 5:00-5:30pm and 5:45-6:15pm | Member $80 Non-member $100
The Dolphin Swim School is an ideal learn-to-swim program for novice swimmers. Our instructors are trained in the Starfish Aquatic International Swim School curriculum, focusing on creating safer swimmers by developing swim and safety skills. The program includes four, 30-minute classes designed to help students develop a foundation of swimming skills in a child-centered environment. Group size limited to . Click on the button below and note Dolphin Swim School in comments section.

November 7 | Healthy Horizons Luncheon | 12:30pm | FREE
Licensed acupuncturist Taylor Krafcik will present on the benefits of acupuncture, with a focus on pain relief. Join us to explore the science behind how acupuncture alleviates pain and addresses various health conditions. Each participant will also have the opportunity to receive a complimentary acupuncture treatment. Enjoy a light lunch from the Trackside Cafe will you listen. Registration will open on the member portal and app on October 21.

November 9 | Yoga Nidra with Heather | 12:30-1:15pm | FREE
Find full body relaxation known as yogic sleep or sleep with awareness. This class aids in relaxation through guided imagery. Unlike a quick Savasana at the end of class, this deep meditative state of consciousness allows plenty of time to sink into ultimate harmony and unwind your nervous system. Registration opens on the app or in the member portal 25 hours in advance of class start time. Kindly cancel your registration if you cannot attend. Registrations will be honored until the start of class.

November 11 – December 19* | Dolphin Club for Ages 8 & Under | 4:45-5:15pm | Member $170 Non-member $240
Looking for a way to keep your kids in the pool year-round? Dolphin Club teaches stroke techniques and helps with endurance. Perfect for those considering joining or returning to the summer swim team. Participants must be able to swim half the length of the pool. This is NOT a learn-to-swim program. Dolphin Club runs in five-week sessions. Practices are Monday through Thursday. Attend as many or as few practices as you are able. Registration will be available on the app/portal closer to start. *No practices the week of Thanksgiving

November 11 – December 19* | Dolphin Club for Ages 9 & Up | 5:15-6:00pm | Member $205 Non-member $290
Looking for a way to keep your kids in the pool year-round? Dolphin Club teaches stroke techniques and helps with endurance. Perfect for those considering joining or returning to the summer swim team. Participants must be able to swim half the length of the pool. This is NOT a learn-to-swim program. Dolphin Club runs in five-week sessions. Practices are Monday through Thursday. Attend as many or as few practices as you are able. Registration will be available on the app/portal closer to start.  *No practices the week of Thanksgiving

November 13 | Shoulder and Hip Mobility Clinic | 9:30-10:00am | FREE | email [email protected] to register
Are you interested in ways to help improve your shoulder and hip mobility? Interested in both? Come, join Personal Training Director Scott St. John for a free clinic on exercises to help improve mobility, and stability, in the shoulder and hip joints.

November 13 – December 14 | Dolphin Swim School | Wed or Thu or Sat | 5:00-5:30pm and 5:45-6:15pm | Member $80 Non-member $100
The Dolphin Swim School is an ideal learn-to-swim program for novice swimmers. Our instructors are trained in the Starfish Aquatic International Swim School curriculum, focusing on creating safer swimmers by developing swim and safety skills. The program includes four, 30-minute classes designed to help students develop a foundation of swimming skills in a child-centered environment. Group size limited to 3. Click on the button below and note Dolphin Swim School in comments section.

November 14 | Make Your Mark! | all day | FREE
Do your children love to read books or listen to stories? When your children visit the Kids Zone, we will be making book marks for their favorite story books.

November 23 | acac Tennis Turkey Bowl | 12:00-3:00pm | Member $20
This is one of our most exciting and enjoyable events of the year! We will have multiple courts set up with different games and challenges for all participants, both junior and adult! Please call the tennis desk at 804-378-1616 to register starting on November 1. 

November 23 | Intro to Yoga with Ann | 12:30-1:45pm | FREE
Interested in taking yoga classes but not sure where to start. This is the class for you! Registration opens on the app or in the member portal 25 hours in advance of class start time. Kindly cancel your registration if you cannot attend. Registrations will be honored until the start of class.

November 24 – 30 | Thanksgiving Turkey Trot | 12:00-3:00pm | FREE
Celebrate the joys of Thanksgiving at acac by joining in on the first annual, 5k Turkey Trot. A fun challenge for all members with the goal being to complete a full 5k race (3.1 miles) using the treadmills at the club. Members can do the race in one day, or, break up the distance during the week. Pick up a tracking sheet at member services starting November 22.

November 27 | Kids Days Off | 7:00am-6:00pm | Member $70 Non-Member $90
When Chesterfield County schools are out, we are open for some fun-filled days. Kids Day Off is open to those in our Before & After School program, as well as acac members and non-members. Kids enjoy the Media Room, Game Room, Clubhouse, Turf Field, Playgrounds, Indoor Swimming and Theater. Call 804-464-0997 to register starting October 21.