First Swim of the Season
@BettyB (4117)
Summerville, South Carolina
June 13, 2017 5:02pm CST
The outdoor pools have been open for several weeks now, but I had to wait until I finish my treatments. I was done yesterday and in the pool this morning.
It felt so good!
The pool in our community usually opens at eleven. A retired friend of mine who is lifeguard certified made a deal with the homeowner’s association. She would lifeguard for free if they would open the pool to seniors two mornings a week. They readily agreed.
Anyone living in the neighborhood that is 55 years or older can frolic in the water from 9-11 for free every Tuesday and Thursday morning from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Last year we averaged six to eight people there every morning. Today there were five of us. I’ll go back to the Y in September but for now I’ll swim for free.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
14 Jun 17
Sounds like a good plan, I could use the Y pool for free if I don't take exercise classes, it is part of Silver Sneakers.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
14 Jun 17
@BettyB It is part of a medicare advantage program so they have it there but maybe your insurance isn't an advantage program. We had it with Connecticare and we now have it with United Health Care.
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
15 Jun 17
@BelleStarr I checked and while some insurances available here in SC are a part of the program, mine is not. As I get the insurance through my retirement, I can't switch. If I want gym membership I have to pay for it. I will, but I'm going to wait until September. I'll swim free for the summer.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
14 Jun 17
I was in our pool at 9 am this morning it was beautiful....glad you enjoyed your swim
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
14 Jun 17
@BettyB when it comes ex to the pool I am in any time I want..
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
14 Jun 17
I envy you. I wish I could swim every morning.
@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
14 Jun 17
So nice to be swimming for free in that pool.
Makes me want to go swimming soon. I just hope the weather cooperates.
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
14 Jun 17
If we have thunderstorms its usually in the late afternoon or evening. Swimming in the morning is usually not a problem.
@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
14 Jun 17
So nice for you to be able to swim Betty.
We have a pool here but its too crowded with kids here.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
13 Jun 17
Thats great. Good they made a deal.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
14 Jun 17
@BettyB should be for ever. Wouls be nice.
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@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
14 Jun 17
Wow..I love to swim even though I do not know how to swim 
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
14 Jun 17
I can swim but we do more water aerobic and playing than swimming.
@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
15 Jun 17
Unfortunately our senior center doesn't have a gym or a pool.
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
14 Jun 17
With the weather beginning to heat up, it is a good time for a swim.
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
15 Jun 17
That is good.I go from 6.30 to 7.30 in the morning before going off for work
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
15 Jun 17
When I was working I walked in the evenings. I couldn't force myself out of bed early enough.
@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
13 Jun 17
That is wonderful. You might as well take advantage of the free swim and this time of year it is so nice to swim outside,
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