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Charke Swim June 2025

Updated: Jul 26

Hi Everyone,
Nanaimo Location Update
I didn't want to say anything until there was progress but the Nanaimo location, 10 minutes south of VIU, is an option again. Renting a room from the owner and moving, I can now run a Home Business from that location and the City of Nanaimo approved my change of location yesterday. The pool is getting some repairs and then needs to be approved by an inspector. I don't know how long that will take but it's progress towards being in Nanaimo again! Jump Start grants 300-600$ Jump Start, in association with Canadian Tire is offering 300-600$ grants for Children in Nanaimo. I was contacted by Katlyn Soanes, the Jump Start Relationship Manager for Nanaimo. She said; "The funding is disbursed on a first-come, first-served basis and will be awarded to eligible families until the fund is exhausted." You can contact her at the links below for more information or apply online at the link below. Requirements - See Link (Individual Child Grants – Jumpstart) One requirement, that I can help with, is that classed must be 5 weeks and at least 1 session per week. I am happy to extend any lessons to 5 weeks if it's not already. My lessons are normally 4-5 weeks, once a week. Contact Information: Katlyn Soanes
Relationship Manager, Pacific
Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities
2180 Yonge St., Toronto, ON
604.557.3304
katlyn.soanes@cantire.com Canadian Tire Jump Start Link Individual Child Grants – Jumpstart Stephenson Point Road There is no update except that they continue to hope to be open in January 2025. Pacific Shored Resort Lessons Lessons are available at Pacific Shores for June and July!
Flash Slales I've got three lessons on sale tonight for half price!
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Charke Swim May Lessons

Updated: Jun 6

Hi Everyone,

The Nanaimo pool location can not move ahead because, to get an opperating permit for a home business, I have to be a resident. I will continue to look for a home with an indoor pool where I can rent and live. Because of this change, I asked Pacific Shores Resort if I could have more days starting in May and they said I could. I will not be teaching Tuesday-Friday and Sundays. I've just launched more classes with the extra time!

Sincerely,
Mark Charke

 
 
 

Possible Nanaimo Location

Hi Everyone,

The big news is that I'm looking at a pool I can rent in Nanaimo, about 10 minutes south of the Nanaimo Aquatic Center. It's an 30 foot indoor pool with a deep end but it requires some repairs. I want to show the owners that there is a lot of interest in private lessons in Nanaimo. If you are interested, please fill out my poll at the link below.

We have a pool repair company who have looked at the repairs and assure us that the pool can be ready for a May 1st start if we start the repairs as soon as possible. I talk to the owners in person on Wednesday April 16.

I still have lessons at Pacific Shores Resort for May available on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays currently available on my website. www.Charkeswim.com

Sincerely,
Mark Charke








 
 
 
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