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August

30 Days for $30 Supporting Dogs Deserve Better | August

Know someone who would make a perfect workout buddy? August is a great time to invite them to work out and give back! All month long, we’re selling 30 day passes to acacfor $30 – that’s just $1 per day! And the best part? 100% of every dollar is donated to Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge to support animals in our community. Members are invited to join us for our adoption events on August 7 at Albemarle Square and on August 25 at Downtown.

Esthetics with Erin at the Spa | August | Downtown

Check out our Downtown Spa this August with Erin’s Summer Skin Series!

Summer Skin Woes Summer activities can bring out the worst in our skin. The acac Spa is here to help! 

Summer Skin Solutions Combat sun damage, burns, and breakouts with a restorative facial from Erin, our new in-house Esthetician. 

To book an appointment, email [email protected] OR [email protected]

Hip-Hop for Beginners: Workshop with Marlon Proverbs | August 2 | Albemarle Square

Ready to try something new and energizing? Join us on Saturday, August 2, from 1:00-2:15pm for a beginner-friendly hip-hop dance workshop led by the incredible Marlon Proverbs! With decades of experience in performance, choreography, and teaching, Marlon creates a welcoming space where all ages and abilities can learn at their own pace. Whether you’ve never danced before or are just looking to get back into it, this workshop is all about having fun, building confidence, and moving to the beat. Come solo or bring a friend—let’s dance!

Members $10; members are invited to bring a non-member guest for free! Non-Members $20.

Pups & Popsicles Adoption Event | August 7 | Albemarle Square

Calling all animal lovers: We are hosting the Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge on August 7 at Albemarle Square from 10 am – 1 pm. This adoption event will feature adorable rescue dogs looking for their fur-ever homes, and popsicles for the humans. Members are welcome to bring donations such as dog food, toys, treats, beds, etc. Come give the pups’ some love and support a great organization!

*Members are invited to bring ONE guest for free during the event*

Dolphin Swim School | Starting August 9 | Adventure Central

During our Albemarle Square pool closure, a special 4-week Saturday session at Adventure Central will be open to all swim levels. August session begins August 9. To view available class times or register, please email Coach Sam at [email protected]. We can’t wait to see you in the water! 

Downtown Throwdown with DJ Gáve | August 15 | Downtown

Get ready for an unforgettable time as we bring live music and DJ Gáve back to the rooftop to set the vibe at our Downtown Throwdown. Break out your best Hawaiian shirt on August 15, 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm, and come enjoy the fresh air, music, and sunset views. Open to all members! No registration needed, feel free to bring a guest and wear your best summer fit!

*Alcohol Available for Sale*

USTA & ACAC Youth Tennis Fun | August 24 | 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm | Adventure Central

We’re excited to partner with USTA to bring an incredible opportunity for young athletes to learn and love the game of Tennis! This 6-week program is perfect for beginners ages 8 and under, featuring fun one-hour sessions that build skills and confidence. Starting August 24, on Sundays from 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm. If session is full, there will be another session, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm added. Reversible jerseys are included in the price.

$185 Members | $245 Non-members. Email Cat for questions or to register at [email protected]

Pups & Popsicles Adoption Event | August 25 | Downtown

Calling all animal lovers: We are hosting the Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge on August 25 at Downtown from 10 am – 1 pm. This adoption event will feature adorable rescue dogs looking for their fur-ever homes, and popsicles for the humans. Members are welcome to bring donations such as dog food, toys, treats, beds, etc. Come give the pups’ some love and support a great organization!

*Members are invited to bring ONE guest for free during the event*

Aqua Fest | August 30 | 10:15AM – 11:30AM | Adventure Central

75 minutes – 5 instructors – 5 different aqua formats! Join Dina, Jackie, Kristin and Sonia from Charlottesville and Jennifer from Midlothian at Adventure Central for an end-of-season Aqua Fest! This shallow-water aqua sampler will showcase the team doing what they do best in Aqua Zumba, low impact cardio, HIIT, core strength, and Tai Chi. Bring a guest for free!

September

BINGO: Group Exercise Edition | September | Albemarle Square

From September 1–30, grab your bingo card at the front desk and join the fun! Take classes, complete the challenges, and have your instructor initial each square you conquer. Every completed line of bingo (5 across, vertical or diagonal) earns you a raffle entry for exciting prizes—ranging from free smoothies in the cafe to a $50 gift card. The more you play, the more chances you have to win! 

Rooftop Yoga with Mimosas & Bagels on Labor Day | September 1 | Downtown

Get your Labor Day off to an incredible start with Rooftop Yoga! Join Clare Stenger for a fun, invigorating vinyasa flow, and let the good vibes continue after class with bagels and mimosas.

$15 Members | $35 Non-members. Sign-up is on the Group Exercise schedule or Programs & Events. Open now!

Dolphin Swim School | September | Albemarle Square

Starting in September, our full fall schedule returns to Albemarle Square with 8-week sessions available Monday – Thursday, and Saturdays – Sundays. Now offering sessions through December. To view available class times or register, please email Coach Sam at [email protected]. We can’t wait to see you in the water! 

Long, Slow, and Deep: A Hip-Opening Workshop | September 27 | Downtown

This 75-minute workshop with Rachael Palm moves through a series of poses that explores, releases, and opens the hip joint’s full range of motion. Poses are all done either seated or lying down and are held for 2-5 minutes each, making it a great complement to yang power practices or weightlifting. Through this sequence, you will be able to release all the various muscle groups around the hips, glutes and low back. All levels are welcome. Prepare to leave feeling relaxed and blissful!

Members – $25  Non-members – $40

October

More September/October events to come!

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