Greetings Fit Maine Social Club –

Welp, this isn’t fun to write. But before I dive into the mire, I have to say that it’s been an absolute pleasure adventuring with you all over the last year and a half. From weekends at the Bold Coast to waterfall rappelling, SUP yoga, mud runs, camping on Jewell Island, fall paddles, bungee fitness, boxing, and cross-country skiing at a brewery, we’ve had some pretty spectacular adventures. Not to mention all the snacks, laughs, and inflatable flamingos – and Betty White Head, of course.

In a nutshell: The official Fit Maine Social Club is suspended for the foreseeable future. (I WILL, however, still be sharing cool ways to work out and explore the outdoors on fitmaine.com and the facebook page!)

The coronavirus has impacted us all in so many no-good ways, but I am so unbelievably happy for the stellar memories and all the cool shit we got to do together in Maine (and sometimes NH). YOU are the reason this club was so much damn fun. I may have brought the stories about peculiar deaths and animal fun facts you probably could have lived without, but you brought the incredible energy, humor, and “let’s do it” spirit. You were game to try new things and you cheered each other on as we tackled new terrain. We all grew bolder these last dozen or so months. Even cooler: We’ve made some glorious new friends. I wouldn’t trade that for anything.

There’s still plenty of cool shit to do in Maine – it’s just going to look different for a while. Like so many other businesses struggling to navigate the present and wonder about the future, I’m navigating, too, trying to figure out what’s next.

There WILL be lots of new adventures for us all – and I’d love to organize some and invite you all to join me down the road (my desire to encourage you to do entertaining things whilst wearing a helmet, harness, PFD, and probably a costume has not waned). To stay apprised of any future events or the status of the club, join the Fit Maine Social Club Facebook group.

In the meantime, thanks for being a part of the club, for being the coolest, and for making the last year and half so freaking memorable.

Shannon