Jacksboro welcomes Swan Family Wellness Center

Thu, 03/23/2017 - 2:35 pm

A large crowd came out for the ribbon cutting grand opening of the Swan Family Wellness Center at Faith Community Hospital Monday morning. The public is invited out this week to check out the facility and learn more about it while trying out the new fitness equipment and pool.
Swan Family Wellness Center opened Monday next door to Faith Community Hospital. FCH Director of Wellness Joe Copeland said the crowds have been steady throughout the week and estimates around 200 members so far. The Center is offering free use of the facility through Saturday to give the community a chance to try the equipment, take part in the classes and check out the pool. Here, a group works out on the treadmills and an elliptical.
Jennifer Morrow takes a swim Wednesday day during the first week of the Swan Family Wellness Center's opening.
FCH Board President Lori McBrayer tries out a leg press machine while her husband Darrell watches.
FCH CEO Frank Beaman speaks to the crowd during the ribbon cutting for the new Swan Family Wellness Center at Faith Community Hospital Monday morning as FCH Foundation President Phyllis Elenburg looks on. Beaman encouraged the public to come check out the facility. Many community members have done that during the past week.

The Swan Family Wellness Center at Faith Community Hospital is now open.

About 100 community members came out to celebrate the facilities’ grand opening Monday morning.

The 10,000 square foot facility funded by the FCH Foundation and Swan Family Foundation, began construction with a groundbreaking March 1, 2016 with weather forcing construction delays throughout the project.

Faith Community Hospital CEO Frank Beaman said of the facility “This stand-alone facility will be a valuable resource for locals who need resources to focus on wellness and physical fitness.”

The hours of the Swan Family Wellness Center are Monday-Thursday 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The center is free to try this week, but will be $5 per visit following. Monthly membership rates are $45 individual, $70 two-person, $80 family, $25 seniors. This is a one-time MyWellness Fee with each and discounts for annual contracts.

Contributions to help furnish and fund the facility were estimated at more than $2 million. FCH Foundation President Phyllis Elenburg said in a press release the community has been generous in its funding of the facility. “We’re fortunate to live in a community that has been energized by the opening of our new hospital, and are eagerly awaiting a public wellness center to help everyone achieve their health and fitness goals,” Elenburg said. “Our fundraising project has accepted pledges and donations from local businesses, organizations, and individuals, signaling a genuine interest in seeing this project take place.”