In an effort to serve the needs of its growing clientele, the Emerald Isle Community Center has added a 1,200-square foot aerobics room.

Complete with wooden floors, mirrored walls and workout equipment, the latest addition to the complex hosted its first aerobics class on June 30.

The new room gives us an opportunity to expand the programs that we can offer, said Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Director, Alesia Sanderson. Its nearly double the size of our previous aerobics room. Its referred to as a multi-purpose room, but with the floors and mirrors its really catered to aerobics.

Sanderson added that there will also be Zumba, karate, youth fitness and various dance classes held in the room.

The addition also enables expansion of the centers weight room, which will annex the old aerobics room.

The 14,000-square foot community center also has a collegiate-sized gymnasium, weight room, office areas, classroom, kitchen and locker rooms.

The center has 800 fulltime members and serves thousands of visitors throughout the year.

Cost of the addition was approximately $100,000 and was part of the Community Improvement Package, adopted in 2013. Also addressed in the package were completion of the bike path; stormwater improvements on Coast Guard Road; and new playground equipment at Blue Heron Park.

Weve needed the extra space for a while to meet the needs of our members, said Sanderson. Were excited to have it so we can better serve the needs of the public.

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