Description
Moving ME Forward is a local 501(c)(3) organization whose vision is to be a cultivator of social change in the area of health and fitness within our Maine communities.
To facilitate achieving this vision, Moving ME Forward has partnered with Bates College to provide community access to the Merrill Indoor Gymnasium! We believe that this unparalleled access will allow community members to continue to safely work on their health and fitness goals throughout the fall, winter and early spring months.
The Merrill Indoor Gymnasium houses a 200-meter, six-lane Mondo Super-X track and four tennis courts, all newly resurfaced in 2008. The building also houses the eight-lane, 25-meter-long Tarbell Pool, with one- and three-meter diving boards.
Membership Levels
Moving ME Forward Fitness Friend @ Bates
This membership offers access to the indoor pool, track and tennis courts at the Merrill Gym at Bates College on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays as outlined below, beginning on October 16th and running thru May13th (facility unavailable during holiday/school recess periods)
Pool 7:30am-9:00 am; 1:00pm-2:00pm
- Lap swim 7:30am-9am
- Aqua fitness 7:30am-8:15am
- Lap swim 1:00pm-2:00pm
Track 6:00am-9:00am
- Open walk/run 6:00am-9:00am,
- Organized walk/jog 6:00am-7:00am
- Organized run club Wednesday only 6:00am-6:50am
- Organized Active Resistance Stretching Wednesday only 6:50am- 7:20am
Tennis 6:00am-9:00am (matches must be scheduled)
- Court 3 6:00am-9:00am
- Court 2 6:00am-8:00am
B-Well Group Exercise 7:00am-9:00am
Membership includes access to the following B-Well group exercise options:
- 7:00am-8:00am Yoga offered Mondays and Wednesdays in Marcy Plavin Dance Studio
- 8:00am-9:00 Boot Camp offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in Merrill Gym
Membership Options
Moving ME Forward Running Club Fitness Friend
This membership is free for active members of the Moving ME Forward Running Club! Members can participate in a weekly organized track workout on Wednesday mornings from 6:00am-6:50am. Stretching/Yoga for Runners available post workout from 6:50am- 7:20am.
Not a running club member, but interested in this option? Join here: https://runsignup.com/Club/ME/Auburn/MovingMEForward
Membership Options
Moving ME Forward Fitness Friend @ Bates 1st Session
This membership offers access to the indoor pool, track and tennis courts at the Merrill Gym at Bates College on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays as outlined below, beginning on October 16th and running thru January 31st (facility unavailable during holiday/school recess periods)
Pool 7:30am-9:00 am; 1:00pm-2:00pm
- Lap swim 7:30am-9am
- Aqua fitness 7:30am-8:15am
- Lap swim 1:00pm-2:00pm
Track 6:00am-9:00am
- Open walk/run 6:00am-9:00am
- Organized walk/jog 6:00am-7:00am
- Organized run club Wednesday only 6:00am-6:50am
- Organized Active Resistance Stretching Wednesday only 6:50am- 7:20am
Tennis 6:00am-9:00am (matches must be scheduled)
- Court 3 6:00am-9:00am
- Court 2 6:00am-8:00am
B-Well Group Exercise 7:00am-9:00am
Membership includes access to the following B-Well group exercise options:
- 7:00am-8:00am Yoga offered Mondays and Wednesdays in Marcy Plavin Dance Studio
- 8:00am-9:00 Boot Camp offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in Merrill Gym
Membership Options
Moving ME Forward Fitness Friend @ Bates 2nd Session
This membership offers access to the indoor pool, track and tennis courts at the Merrill Gym at Bates College on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays as outlined below, beginning on February 1st and running thru May13th (facility unavailable during holiday/school recess periods)
Pool 7:30am-9:00 am; 1:00pm-2:00pm
- Lap swim 7:30am-9am
- Aqua fitness 7:30am-8:15am
- Lap swim 1:00pm-2:00pm
Track 6:00am-9:00am
- Open walk/run 6:00am-9:00am,
- Organized walk/jog 6:00am-7:00am
- Organized run club Wednesday only 6:00am-6:50am
- Organized Active Resistance Stretching Wednesday only 6:50am- 7:20am
Tennis 6:00am-9:00am (matches must be scheduled)
- Court 3 6:00am-9:00am
- Court 2 6:00am-8:00am
B-Well Group Exercise 7:00am-9:00am
Membership includes access to the following B-Well group exercise options:
- 7:00am-8:00am Yoga offered Mondays and Wednesdays in Marcy Plavin Dance Studio
- 8:00am-9:00 Boot Camp offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in Merrill Gym
Membership Options
Club Officers
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Bob Brainerd | Coach |
Club Contact Information
Merrill Gymnasium at Bates College
Lewiston, ME US 04240
Phone: 2077866255
Website: www.movingmeforward.org
Lewiston, ME US 04240
Phone: 2077866255
Website: www.movingmeforward.org
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Facility Closure Dates
The Merrill Gym is closed or has limited access during the following Holiday and Recess Breaks:
2019 Fall Session:
- November 27-29 Thanksgiving Recess- All Facilities Closed
- December 14-January 12 Holiday Recess- All Facilities Closed
2020 Winter/Spring Session:
- February 17-21 February Recess- All Facilities Closed
- April 20-24 Spring Recess- All Facilities Closed
Weather Related Closures
Cancellations due to weather related conditions follow Lewiston Public Schools decisions. If Lewiston Public Schools have delays or cancellations, all Moving ME Forward programming and access will be cancelled accordingly.
Fitness Friends @ Bates College Schedule
Please see attached schedule to view Moving ME Forward Fitness Friends @ Bates access to the Merrill Gymnasium.
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Mustang Fitness Center @ Central Maine Community College Offerings
Moving ME Forward Fitness Friends @ Bates members can use their punch pass for group exercise offerings at the Mustang Fitness Center in addition to the B-Well Group Exercise classes offered at Bates College. Attached is the current schedule.
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Medical Intake and Consent Form
Members must complete the Medical Intake and Consent Form prior to use of the Bates facility.
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