New Club Integrates Wellness Philosophy, Multisport Training Arena

By JOHN VOKET

Published: Oct 24, 2008 12:00 am

DANBURY â Sport & Wellness Danbury, a full-service tennis, multisport, fitness and wellness complex, recently completed several key phases of construction leading to its upcoming launch. Known formerly as Beaver Brook Tennis Club on Starr Road, this transformation is designed to provide families and aspiring athletes with a comprehensive tennis, fitness, and multisports experience.

Improvements include an expansive mezzanine and viewing lounge, multisport court, and climbing wall.

Lex Kessler, CEO and owner of the Sport & Wellness group of clubs, said the Danbury facility represents the cornerstone project of his company. The newly transformed recreational complex is built around four primary sport and wellness venues including five US Open Deco Turf championship tennis courts, a multisport court (offering soccer, basketball, dodge ball, volleyball, and other popular team sports programs), the areaâs only climbing wall, and a fitness and wellness center spanning strength resistance, cardiovascular, and group exercise workout zones. Pilates, yoga, nutrition, and massage therapy programs are also offered in the wellness center.

Remodeled locker rooms with showers and saunas, an enhanced pro shop, a juice bar with catered food service, greatly expanded parking facilities, a new front entrance, and adjoining member reception area complete the clubâs makeover.

Sport & Wellness has chosen Italian manufacturer Technogym to provide the clubâs line of fitness and wellness equipment.

The Sport & Wellness âlifestyle philosophyâ recognizes that exercise, a healthy diet, and a positive mental attitude are the foundations of emotional and physical well-being.

âOur personal approach to fitness is aimed at helping our members integrate all aspects of wellness into their lives in a way that is unique to each one and is also specific to their personal needs and aspirations,â states John Heagle, general manager and an industry fitness veteran.

For more information, call 743-7676 or visit www.sportandwellness.net.

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Dan was a real gentleman. I had the honor of knowing him for about 10 years from high school and into early adulthood. He was always upbeat and amiable. His love of golf was boundless. I remember him droning on about the type of wedge this or that professional golfer was playing at any given time. He loved to play also. Dan made the winning putt that clinched a championship for NHS men’s golf in 1984. It was a snaking, downhill putt that few people would have had the nerve or imagination to have holed at such a critical moment. It was magic!! You are a true gem, Dan. May your eternal reward be endless days of long, straight drives and the sound of difficult putts finding the bottom of the hole.

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Congratulations John! This is quite a feat & shows a lot of perseverance, endurance, & commitment while becoming more healthy & having fun! The ultimate achievement! Wishing u a long healthy life!

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