THE GYM of Englewood Holds 6-hour Rowathon to Benefit BergenPAC

The recent Englewood Night Market by Exposure, boasted food, drinks, music, dancing, shopping, and if you stopped by THE GYM’s booth - rowing! In an effort to raise money for the Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), THE GYM of Englewood pledged to donate $2 for every minute rowed at their booth’s two rowing machines. The goal to have participants rowing for 6 hours straight was reached. THE GYM proudly donated $720 by the time the night came to a close at 11p.m.

The Englewood Night Market, a block party held to promote local businesses and bring out residents for an enjoyable evening, was a free event. Patrons sampled food from over 20 local restaurants, browsed the shops, and enjoyed live entertainment. bergenPAC provided the night’s entertainment with live musical performances and all the while, THE GYM’s rowers were hard at work.

THE GYM’s booth featured games, prizes, massages, and special offers for new members, like the chance to win a personal training package or a group workout. However, their focus for the evening was to row long enough to raise money for the bergenPAC. bergenPAC, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, hosts over 180 performances and reaches 150,000 patrons annually. Its Performing Arts School believes that children and teens from all walks of life, deserve accessibility to the arts and reaches 30,000 students annually. As a community organization that believes strongly in its youth, scholarships are available to qualified candidates for their dance, music, and theater programs.

“We are so thankful to THE GYM for its extraordinary efforts on behalf of the bergenPAC,” said Joe Allegro, Director of Development. “The more support we have from our local community, the more we can provide exposure to the arts for the community-at-large.”

While THE GYM anticipated doing a fair amount of the rowing themselves, it turns out that adults and children alike eagerly stepped in. The enthusiasm of the participants not only ended up being a big help in THE GYM’s fundraising efforts, but also provided a fun athletic activity for those who stopped by. “This kind of local partnering is really exciting for us, not only for the good will it creates between the community and ourselves, but also, with mutual cooperation, we can continue our mission of reaching out to everyone around us,” Allegro said. THE GYM and bergenPAC plan to continue their partnering relationship in future community endeavors.

See the Rowathon event video here.

Photo (Left to right: Shaun Clarida, Personal Trainer, THE GYM of Englewood; Rachel Maimone, Personal Trainer, THE GYM of Englewood; Shantel Rivera, Membership Advisor, THE GYM of Englewood; Joe Allegro Director of Development, Bergen Performing Arts Center; Matt Blauner, Personal Trainer, THE GYM o Englewood; Nurit Chasman, Group Fitness Director, THE GYM of Englewood; Jessica Wolthoff, Customer Service, THE GYM of Englewood.

About Bergen Performing Arts Center
Founded in 2003, the 1,367-seat Bergen Performing Arts Center, or bergenPAC, is the area’s cultural mecca. Housed in a historic Art Deco-style theater boasting one of the finest acoustic halls in the United States, bergenPAC attracts a stellar roster of world-class entertainment. The jewel in our crown is The Performing Arts School at bergenPAC – the innovative, educational performing arts initiative that reaches more than 30,000 students annually. The Performing Arts School provides community youth, age 2 months to 21 years, with unique, “hands-on” training in music, dance and theater by industry professionals. It is through the ongoing generosity of sponsors, donors and patrons that the not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation bergenPAC and The Performing Arts School are able to thrive and enrich our community.

For updates, “Like” bergenPAC on Facebook (facebook.com/#!/bergenpacfan) and follow bergenPAC on Twitter @bergenPAC

About bergenPAC Performing Arts School
The Education program at bergenPAC features a series of classes, school residencies, workshops, live performances, student productions and ensemble groups in the performing arts for students ages 2 1/2 months to 21 years old. The program provides students with unique and “hands-on” arts training by industry professionals that allow them to gain real world experience and enhance academic achievement through the arts. bergenPAC’s arts education initiatives occur on-site at our new Performing Arts School building at 1 Depot Square, Englewood, NJ or off-site at other schools. The school reaches more than 30,000 students annually.

The Performing Arts School offers basic and professional level performing arts classes and ensemble groups and productions in theater, dance, and music for students of all ages. The school also offers beyond bergenPAC, a school Partnership Program with school districts throughout the area. To enroll now or for more information contact 201.503.8326 or education@bergenpac.org or www.bergenpac.org/education

For updates, “Like” bergenPAC Performing Arts School on Facebook (facebook.com/bergenPACPAS) and follow bergenPAC on Twitter @bergenPACPAS.

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About THE GYM of Englewood
THE GYM is a complete lifestyle and fitness center, designed to promote healthy living in a first class atmosphere. Its unique approach integrates specialized training programs with nutrition and weight management counseling for total body conditioning and optimal fitness. THE GYM is known for its superior quality equipment, expert staff and special amenities, including a juice bar, spa and child play area. The staff’s attentive service and the facility’s array of programs and services provide guests with a state-of-the-art experience. By helping to modify the behavior that is key to any exercise program and emphasizing the importance of making specific lifestyle changes to achieve long-term results, THE GYM equips members with the knowledge and skills to facilitate a lifetime of fitness. THE GYM of Englewood provides services for the towns of Englewood, Englewood Cliffs, Edgewater, Fort Lee, Leonia, Palisades Park, Teaneck, Bergenfield, Bogata, Tenafly, Alpine, Closter, Demarest, and Ridgefield Park.

Please visit GetToTheGym.com/englewood for additional information or call 201-567-9399.