Greetings,
Finally it is warm and beautiful and time to get new folks on the river. We have beginner classes in May, June and July. Sculling, both in the morning and evening, begins in June. Beginners sweep classes start May 13th for the general public and also for Cancer Connection participants (see more info about Cancer Connection rowing below). Our experienced rowers have been on the water since March and new people are welcome anytime. Please check out our website for more. Don't hesitate to email or call me if you have questions.
I am excited to increase both our sculling and sweep membership. Thanks to more hours from our administrative assistant, you will find the boathouse better organized and repairs happening on a regular basis. We are in a good place to grow our club. Help by telling friends about our classes.
-Stephanie
Stephanie Moore
Director and Coach, Holyoke Rows
office@holyokerows.org
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ADAPTIVE ROWING
Our Universal Access Program begins in May! It is run in conjunction with DCR (Department of Conservation and Recreation) and is free to people with visual, physical or cognitive disabilities and their families.
Call or email Stephanie if you have questions or to schedule an
individual session.
office@holyokerows.org
(413) 320-3134
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WHO'S WHO AT HOLYOKE ROWS
Q & A with Ella Budington
Q: How did you get started in adaptive rowing?
Ella: Before I started rowing, I was a swimmer. After I lost the use of my legs, it was too hard for me to go back to swimming and my former occupational therapist knew of Holyoke Rows and suggested I give it a try.
Q:. How long have you been rowing?
Ella: I have been rowing for roughly 3.5 years
Q: What do you like about rowing?
Ella: I love how peaceful it is. I like that no matter what is going on in the outside world, I can come to the boathouse and leave my stresses behind me.
Q: Why did you come to Holyoke Rows versus another boathouse?
Ella: I was at a different boathouse last year and they just weren't as well equipped as Holyoke Rows was and I felt more comfortable with Stephanie who knew what she was doing.
Q: Do you have a rowing goal or anything new you’d like to try this year?
Ella: I hope to compete in more regattas this spring!
Photo: Tighe Smith and Ella.
Who's Who Q&As profile members of the HR community. Watch for the next Who's Who with Kevin and Jim.
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Yep, it's almost that time.
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BOOK READING and HULA HOOPING
SATURDAY, MAY 11
9:15 a.m. at the boathouse
Come and hear Holyoke Rows member Andy Larkin, a former Olympic rower, read from his memoir, My Life in Boats, Fast and Slow.
Andy will also offer a hula hooping and physioballs class, excellent for hip-swiveling fun and improving balance in boats and out. Hula hoops (including the specially weighted adult kind) and physioballs provided but if you have
your own, bring them along.
Stop by for all or part of the morning!
Questions? Contact Andy at andrewblarkin@gmail.com
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CANCER CONNECTION ROWING PROGRAM
BEGINS MAY 13
Come and row with us! The program is open to adults and children living with a cancer diagnosis. All levels are welcome. We meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:45 pm to 7 pm for 4 weeks – May 13 – June 10 (no class on 5/27).
REGISTER HERE
Learn about other Holyoke Rows programs on our website.
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High school and middle school rowing programs have begun so if you know a teen who'd like to try rowing, contact Stephanie. Watch the video for more.
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If you have an item you'd like included in an upcoming newsletter, please send it to office@holyokerows.org for consideration. Thanks!
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