by amanda.duimstra | Nov 20, 2023 | Blog, Features
Patty at the wheel If you want to find a jack-of-all-trades at HAC, look no further than Patty Cyrus, a 25-year veteran of the HAC staff. While you’ll find her mostly behind the wheel of a school bus these days, driving hundreds of Holland public schoolchildren to HAC...
by amanda.duimstra | Sep 28, 2023 | Blog, Features
Jen Ritsema has spent her career helping people, initially in education and then in the field of health and wellness. First as a school psychologist for seven years, followed by 10 years in university recreation and now as HAC’s...
by amanda.duimstra | Sep 5, 2023 | Features, Therapy/Rehab
HOLLAND, Mich. – Holland Aquatic Center has invited Grand Rapids-based The Center for Physical Rehabilitation (The Center) to bring their well-established reputation and expertise to town. Beginning Tuesday, October 2, The Center’s therapists will offer...
by amanda.duimstra | Jun 15, 2023 | Features
In 2022, Doug Knox came out of retirement and got back in the pool. And it was a decision that floats our boat! After teaching 8th grade language arts in Oregon for 30 years, Doug and his wife returned to Michigan (they both grew up on the east side of the state...
by amanda.duimstra | Apr 12, 2023 | Blog, Features
When HAC needs a head lifeguard, Reese Meyering can do that. When HAC needs a swim instructor, Reese Meyering can do that. When HAC needs a front desk worker, Reese Meyering can do that, too. And do you know what else Reese Meyering can do? She can figure skate. And...
by amanda.duimstra | Mar 8, 2023 | Blog, Features
If you are a member or frequent guest at HAC, you have undoubtedly met Makena Doxey, one of our friendly guest services representatives. And if you’ve met Makena, you have undoubtedly been impressed with her can-do attitude and cheery demeanor. For the many ways she...