Long time swim coach Marilyn Haines has adults taking the plunge, and learning how to swim.
Haines, who has coached swimming for 22 years and instructed for 10, was at the pool last weekend teaching Nina and Paran Bhogal and Bholi (Kulbinder) Saini swimming.
“I have 30 years of coaching experience and my kids are grown so I thought I may as well make use of my skills,” Haines said, smiling from the waters.
Later, Haines said she finds teaching adults very rewarding and enjoyable.
“We all laugh the whole time. It’s so much fun.”
Nina said herself, her husband and friend decided to set their goal to swim by the summer to improve their health.
“Swimming is very good exercise for you, especially when you get older,” Nina said.
Nina and Bholi also take aquafit four times a week besides the lessons.
Haines does not charge for the lessons, but rather works for trades.
“You just have to have something I want,” Haines jokes.