Applewood Swim Club changes with times, celebrating 50th year

BOARDMAN

Sitting in a shady spot near the bocce court at Applewood Swim and Tennis Club, Stacey Moore was content just to be outdoors, despite some ominous clouds overhead.

“Even if we’re not swimming, it’s nice to get the kids out of the house,” she said. “I think it’ll be fun for the kids to meet new people.”

Moore, of Youngstown, joined the club this year. She and her family are just the kind of people the club leadership is trying to attract.

Although many people aren’t aware of it, board members Kelly and Marikay Kuntzman say, the club is now open to anyone to join, rather than being restricted to residents in the Applewood neighborhood.

The decision was made several years ago “to change with the times,” Marikay said. “Because the neighborhood itself no longer supports the club in terms of membership.”

The change is one of several since the club, at 850 Teakwood Drive, first opened its doors — and its pools — 50 years ago, an anniversary which the club is getting ready to celebrate.

“It’s kind of a summer-long event,” Kelly said. The celebration includes a golf outing June 18, a 5K run/walk June 27 and a party at the club July 25, among others summer events.

Another change over the years has been the price of belonging to the club.

Read more about that in Wednesday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.