01/30/2026
Dear Parkpoint Healdsburg staff and members,
This is my final day as a full time manager at Parkpoint Healdsburg. Going through old photos and cleaning out files has brought back so many memories- I feel like we have all lived nine lives in the almost 18 years I have been on staff (14 here in Healdsburg). From pandemic to parties, fires and evacuations to anniversary galas, it's been a heck of a ride!
I am grateful to have had the opportunity to:
*build meaningful relationships with members, learning what their needs and desires are and offering great programming and services to support their health and wellbeing, both mental and physical;
*hire dozens of wonderful staff in all departments;
*develop a balanced, generous schedule of classes with the best teachers around;
*develop and support a great team of trainers in Fitness and Pilates as well as massage therapists;
*provide programs that have had a positive impact on the health and well being of thousands of members and guests, including Cancer Wellness and Parkinson's programs as well as collaborating with community wellness professionals to provide education on topics such as pain management, osteoporosis, menopause, nutrition and much more;
*hold fundraisers and donation drives to support local non profits;
*display the work of and promote member artists;
*mentor high school students looking to determine their interest in a career in fitness;
*be an integral voting member of the SRJC Health and Fitness Advisory Board, helping to support the education and development of students entering the world of fitness and even hiring many of them and
*throw the best parties around for our fantastic members!
This is a career where the greatest rewards come not from financial success but from connecting with others, having a positive impact on our communities and helping people to live with strength and mobility so they may enjoy their lives more fully and remain independent for as long as possible. Parkpoint is truly a village of devoted and talented staff and I am very grateful to have worked with so many awesome people!
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to do this important work here in Healdsburg! Most of this programming will continue and it will be fun to see what great new offerings come along, as well! I will continue to come in to teach on Thursdays and hope to see many of you in my classes: Zumba Toning at 9:45am and Fit Over Fifty Cardio Blast at 10:45am!
Wishing you all the best of health and much happiness!
Jan Blalock
