MVM (almost) Weekly Announcements

Last 100 of MVM (almost) weekly announcements

Weekly Email – April 3

Hi MVMers, here’s the latest: Annual Member Meeting: As per our bylaws, this weekend we hold our annual member meeting for you to review our financial report and approve the slate of our all-volunteer board members. Below, you’ll find links to an update from our outgoing president, a financial report from our treasurer, our 2026…

MVM Annual Meeting

Hi MVMers, It’s ANNUAL MEETING time! As per our bylaws, once a year the membership reviews our club’s annual report and votes on the slate of directors for our board. Be on the lookout for emails and on-deck announcements coming next week, with voting taking place online Friday, April 3 thru Monday, April 6. Swim…

Weekly Email – March 24

Hi MVMers, Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Pacific Masters Relay Meet on Saturday, March 14th. We had some fantastic races and a great time. A special shout-out to Courtney Hutchinson (L2) who swam in her very first swim meet ever! It turns out that we are not as good at bowling as we…

Weekly Email – March 3rd

Hi MVMers, Pac Masters Relay Racers! Come relay with us Saturday March 14. Team captains must register by Sat, Mar 7. For those still looking for a relay team, please fill out this form by Tue, Mar 3 (TODAY!!) so we can help you find teammates and sign up in time. MVM’s Going Bowling! Join…

Weekly Email – February 26th

Hello MVMers, Relay Meet: The Pac Masters Relay Meet is coming up soon! If you do not already have a team but want to swim, please fill out this form so that we can help you find teammates. If you do have a team, please choose a captain and have the captain register here by…

Weekly Email – February 18

Hello MVMers Swim-n-Schmear, Feb 28: Do you love swimming? Do you love bagels? If you love them equally, then come to practice Sat Feb 28 for the next Swim-n-Schmear. We’ll have coffee and bagels on deck after the 6,7 and 8 AM practice. Super fun relay race event: Saturday, March 14, 2026 there will be…

Weekly Email – Feb. 9

Hi MVMers, Upcoming board meeting: All MVM members are invited to join our monthly board meetings. Call in tomorrow, Tuesday Feb 10 at 6:30 PM. Here is the Zoom link to join. Here is the February agenda that we will be discussing. All members are welcome. Come see what’s new with the team. Volunteer with…

Weekly Email – Jan. 13

Hi MVMers, Board meeting tonight: All MVM members are invited to join our monthly board meetings. Call in on Tuesday January 13 at 6:30 PM. Here is the Zoom link to join. Here is the January Agenda that we will be discussing. All members are welcome, and we encourage joining us if you’re interested in…

Weekly Email – Jan. 6

Hi MVMers, Swim and Schmear: First social event of the year. We will have a Swim ‘n Schmear this coming Saturday, Jan 10th, poolside. New membership sign up: Re-sign up coming soon! By this point everyone should have seen a cancellation of their old PayPal fees. We are working on the final bits of the…

Weekly Email – Jan. 1 Happy New Year!

Happy New Year, MVMers! We are back at Eagle Pool tomorrow, Friday, January 2nd, and will be doing our 100 Repeats every minute and thirty seconds, starting at 6:30am and ending at 9am. If you can, please arrive at 6am to help set up the pool; we will need the extra time as the storms…

Weekly Email – December 12th

Hi MVMers, lots of info for the month of December. 1. NEW IN 2026: simplified fee plans, lower dues, and a FREE MONTH! Tracking our 200+ memberships has become increasingly complex over the years, so the MVM board has decided to conduct a big RESET to start the new year: Dues are being reduced: All…

Weekly Email – December 3rd

Hi MVMers, From the board: All MVM members are invited to join our monthly board meetings. If you’re interested in joining the board, come see what meetings are all about! Call in on Tuesday December 9 at 6:30 PM. Here is the Zoom Link to join. Here is the December Agenda that we will be…

Weekly Email – November 24

Hi MVMers, we’re in the swing of the holiday season. Here’s what’s coming up! Thanksgiving Swim: Thanksgiving morning will be holiday hours – 6:30 and 7:45. We will be swimming our traditional repeats. If you plan to swim the first workout then please try to arrive about 15 minutes early to pull covers so we…

Weekly Email – November 13th

Hi MVMers, here’s the latest and a lot going on. 🙂 Return to Eagle: Unless you hear otherwise we will be back at Eagle Pool (and the BIG locker rooms) this coming Monday. Monday evening workouts will also resume at Eagle. USMS Registration: So far fifty people have registered with USMS for 2026. Thank-you! That…

Weekly Email – November 4

Hi MVMers, I hope everyone had a good Halloween! Here’s the news of the week. USMS Membership Renewal: We had a slight glitch with getting MVM renewed for 2026 but that has been taken care of. When you go to renew your membership you will now see our club. For anyone who has signed up…

Addendum to Weekly Email

Hi MVMers, Change your alarm clock! I forgot to mention this. Daylight savings is Sunday Nov 2. So confusing but I think we get extra sleep in the morning. Temporary schedule at Rengstorff Pool: While we are swimming at Rengstorff Nov 3-16, and sharing the pool with LAMVAC, we’ll be swimming on an adjusted schedule…

Weekly Email – October 29

Hi MVMers, Cereal Killer Workout: Don’t forget our “Cereal Killer” event in honor of Halloween & Dia de los Muertos. We’ll have a variety of cereal options on deck after this coming Saturday morning workout (starting around 7am), including lactose and gluten free choices. Date is Saturday Nov. 1st. Bring your appetite! Move to Rengstorff…

Weekly Email – Oct. 15

Hi MVMers, October social event: Our next happy hour will be held Tuesday of next week, October 21st, at Cascal on Castro Street in downtown Mountain View. Address: 400 Castro Street. Click here for a link to their website. November social event: Quick reminder, “Cereal Killer” workout is in honor of Halloween & Dia de…

Weekly Email – October 11

Hello MVMers, happy October and here’s the latest: Covers: Pool covers will be back starting this coming Monday. We ask that the swimmers who attend the first workout of the day to arrive ten minutes before the start of practice to help pull covers. For the bulk of the team who doesn’t attend the very…

Weekly Email – Sept. 22

Hi MVMers, Back to Rengstorff: The pool heater at Eagle is going to be replaced in November. We will be swimming at the Rengstorff Pool from Monday, Nov. 3rd through Sunday, Nov. 16. We’ll remind everyone again but put it on your calendars we will be at Rengstorff for the first two weeks of November.…

Weekly Email – 9/15

Hi MVMers, Shower update: Work is scheduled to start on the showers tomorrow, Tuesday, morning. Hopefully they can be fixed in one day. We’ll keep you posted. Happy Hour: We have another MVM happy hour scheduled for Wednesday, Sept 24 at Steins Beer Garden. Address is 895 Villa Street. One block off Castro on the…

Breaking news: hot water (or lack thereof) info

Hi MVMers, News from the City: there is another pipe that has sprung a leak, which might explain why the water in the showers has not been very hot. Repairs will start this Monday. We don’t know how long it will take to repair the leak. The pool will stay open! Be prepared for no…

Correction!

Monday evening swim practices start at 6:30pm. My previous email said that practice started at 6:45 but that was incorrect. Monday evening swim practice is 6:30-7:30pm. Apologies for the mistake. ~MVM

Weekly Email – Sept. 5

Hi MVMers, Monday evening swims are back: quick reminder that since we are back at Eagle we will have our usual Monday evening swims – 6:45 to 7:45pm. Upcoming board meeting: All MVM members are invited to join our monthly board meetings. We love it when members listen in or read up! If you are…

Attention! No practice tomorrow!

Hello team, There is a sewage leak at Eagle Pool therefore swim practice is canceled for tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 4. We were unable to get Rengstorff Pool on such short notice. Again, no practice tomorrow. We will keep you updated as to when and where we will swim next. ~MVM

Weekly Email – Back to Eagle!

Hi MVMers, Return to Eagle Pool: The City has just informed us that we will be swimming at Eagle Pool starting tomorrow, Friday, August 29. The repairs were actually ahead of schedule. Also note we are back to our usual workouts. Tomorrow will be a sprint day. Holidays Hours this Monday: This coming Monday is…

Reminder: swimming at the Rengstorff pool starting tomorrow, August 11

This is a repeat of the email sent a few days ago. Tomorrow we will be swimming at the Rengstorff pool. Temporary Schedule Changes, Aug 11- Sept 1 As mentioned earlier this summer, Eagle Pool must shut down for emergency pump repairs, and we are being relocated to Rengstorff for about 3 weeks while those…

Correction to Rengstorff Update!! Please read.

Here is a more accurate and simplified version of the schedule when we are at the Rengstorff pool. We apologize for any inconvenience but this is the best we can do considering we are working with another swim team who has the same right to the pool that we do. Temporary Schedule Changes, Aug 11-…

Important Updates on the move to Rengstorff Pool

Please read! We will be at the Rengstorff pool Aug 11-Sept 1. We don’t have the pool to ourselves. We are sharing with the LAMVAC swim team. Here are the details: Temporary Schedule Changes, Aug 11- Sept 1 As mentioned earlier this summer, Eagle Pool must shut down for emergency pump repairs, and we are…

Weekly Email – July 30th

Hello MVMers, Alcatraz swim: Currently there are 24 swimmers signed up for the famous Alcatraz swim. Registration will close on Friday August 15th and we still have some room for more swimmers. All the info here. For those who have already signed up, San Francisco Swim is offering a free practice swim on August 24th…

Weekly Email – 7/18

Hi MVMers, Pool Closure Coming Up: It was recently discovered that the main pump at Eagle Park Pool is beginning to fail. Unfortunately, repairing it will require a temporary closure of the pool, as the pump must be removed and taken off-site for repairs. The city already has a vendor, and the necessary parts so…

Weekly Email – 7/10

Hi MVMers, MVM Summer Picnic: The Annual MVM Summer BBQ is this coming Sunday July 13 from 11:00 AM-4:00 PM. Come by anytime; partners, family and kids are welcome to join. Location is the Cuesta Park Group BBQ Area (sections #1 and #2). Parking lot is at Nilda Avenue and Cuesta Dr. Additional parking is…

Weekly Email – 7/1

Hello MVMers, happy July! Here’s what’s coming up. 4th of July Holiday Hours: This coming Friday on the 4th of July, our workouts will be holiday hours – 6am, 7am, and 8am. Do NOT show up at 5am. MVM Summer BBQ: Save the date for our annual summer BBQ/picnic, which will be Sunday July 13…

Weekly Email – 6/21

Hi MVMers, summer has arrived! Here’s the latest: MVM Summer BBQ: Save the date for our annual summer BBQ/picnic, which will be Sunday July 13 at Cuesta Park. We’ll have the grill going if you want to put something on for yourself. MVM will supply soft drinks. Bring something to share. Bring friends, partners, spouses,…

Weekly Email – June 10th

Hi MVMers, Social Reminder: Our annual summer BBQ is July 13 at Cuesta Park. We’ll have the grill going if you want to put something on for yourself. MVM will supply soft drinks. Bring something to share. Friends, partners, spouses, and kids are welcome. Lots of room to run around for the little ones. We’re…

Weekly Email – 6/1

Hello MVMers, Monday Evening Workouts: We are continuing our Monday night workouts. They are between 6:45 and 7:45. Be prepared to put covers on the pool at the end of the workout. Summer BBQ: Our annual summer BBQ/picnic will be at our usual spot in Cuesta Park, Mountain View, Sunday, July 13th. We will have…

Weekly Email – 5/12

Hi MVMers, Monday evening workout: Don’t forget our second Monday evening workout is this evening from 6:45 to 7:45. Coach Flo’s Alcatraz Swim: Since 2022, MVM has organized an annual open water swim for MVM swimmers, friends and family in the Bay Area. We have done the Alcatraz swim a couple of times and a…

Weekly Email – 5/5

Hello MVMers and Happy Cinco do Mayo! Here’s the news of the week: Monday evening practice: Don’t forget that tonight is the first MVM evening practice! Hop in the pool if you didn’t get enough swimming this morning or if you missed practice. We’ll have practices every Monday evening this month from 6:45 to 7:45.…

Weekly Email – 4/28

Hi MVMers, Swim ‘n Schmear: This coming Saturday morning, May 3rd, will be another Swim ‘n Schmear. We’ll have bagels, coffee, and schmear right on the pool deck. Eat and mingle with fellow MVMers after practice. Evening Hours: We are excited to announce for the first time in the history of MVM we are offering…

Weekly Email – 4/18

Hi MVMers, Annual Report: It only takes a few minutes but important to do. Our bylaws state that at least once a year, our members come together (in person or virtually) to approve the budget and board of directors. This year, you may vote online anytime between now and April 25. Your voting form can…

Weekly Email – 4/11

Hello MVMers: Annual Report: Happy Spring! It is time for the team’s annual report and vote. Our bylaws state that at least once a year, our members come together (in person or virtually) to approve the budget and board of directors. This year, you may vote online anytime between now and April 25. Your voting…

Weekly Email – 4/3

Hi MVMers: Pancake Breakfast: Al and Anita’s famous, fabulous pancake breakfast! It will be April 19th. starting after Saturday swim practice beginning around 7:00ish. The address is 1761 Pilgrim Avenue in Mountain View. No need to register. Just show up with your appetite. MVM Board Meeting: All MVM members are invited to join our monthly…

Weekly Email – 3/19

Hi MVMers, ANSWER OUR SHORT SURVEY! We’re looking for EVERYONE’s thoughts about a new idea for MVM. It’ll take just a few minutes, and if you wish, you can enter your name/email at the end for a chance to win a $25 Amazon card. Click here to take the survey, or use the QR code…

Weekly Email – 3/14

Hi MVMers, happy Pi day! We have a lot of news for you. February Fitness Auction Party: The Feb Fitness Auction Party is quickly approaching! Date is Thurs March 27, 5:30-7:30. $10/ person, guests welcome. Bring your appetite and a gift to auction off. (You get points for bringing a gift.) Use your hard earned…

Weekly Email – 3/2

Hi MVMers, Many of you may have seen that tomorrow, March 3rd, there will be a soft opening of the new pool facility at Rengstorff Park. All of the City programs are moving there on Monday. MVM is not a City program therefore we will stay at Eagle. The water aerobic class that normally comes…

Weekly Email – 2/25

Hi MVMers, here’s what is coming up: Swim ‘n Schmear: Our monthly pool schmoozing, with bagels, coffee, and schmear will be on deck for your enjoyment after this coming Saturday practice, March 1st. All welcome. Just show up and eat. 🙂 Misa’s Book Launch Party: After Swim ‘n Schmear there is Misa’s book launch party.…

Weekly Email – 2/19

Hi MVMers, Thank you!: Thanks to all who participated in the Postal 1650 last Sunday. It was quite a success and lots of yummy baked goods. Don’t forget to send in your results here. Book Launch Party: Did you know our very own head coach, Misa, is an accomplished author? Come to her party to…

Practice cancelled for tomorrow

The City just informed us the pool heater has not been fixed. Practice is cancelled for tomorrow morning, Monday, January 6th. This is a day-to-day situation. We’ll send out another notice tomorrow as to whether practice will he held on Tuesday morning. Again, NO practice tomorrow morning. Apologies for the inconvenience. Also, if you want…

Weekly Email – 12/5

Hi MVMers, Hope everyone is in the swing of the holidays! Here’s what’s coming up: Holiday Party: December 8th starting at 6:30pm. Location is Shoup Park in Los Altos. You must register to attend and we are at the deadline. Here’s the link to sign up: Mountain View Masters Holiday Party Mountain View Masters Holiday…

Weekly Email – 11/25

Hi MVMers: Holiday Schedule: Thanksgiving is almost here! That means we will do our traditional repeats Thanksgiving morning. We’ll hold two workouts at 6:00 and 7:30. Friday will also be holiday hours with three workouts at 6am, 7am, and 8am. Holiday Party: Save the date for our annual holiday party, December 8th starting at 6:30pm.…

Weekly Email – 11/20

Hi MVMers, hope you are all staying warm and cozy now that the cold weather has arrived. Here’s what’s going on: Holiday Party: Our fabulous and fun Holiday Party will be held December 8th starting at 6:30pm. Location is Shoup Park in Los Altos. Here’s the link to sign up: Mountain View Masters Holiday Party…

Weekly Email – 11/12

Hi MVMers, Holiday Party: Save the date. The Holiday Party is tentatively scheduled for December 8th at Shoup Park. More details to come as we get closer but the days are flying by and the holidays are here. Thanksgiving Swim: We will be doing our traditional repeats on Thanksgiving Day. Expect holiday hours. November Happy…

Weekly Email – 11/1

Dear MVMers, Happy November 1st! It looks like the cool weather has finally arrived. It’s also ‘that time of year’ to renew your USMS membership for 2025. Gentle reminder you will not be able to participate in swim practices starting January 1, 2025 unless you are also a USMS member. I’ve included the link. Thanks…

Weekly Email – 10/24

Hello MVMers, Social Event: Our October Swim ‘n Schmear is this coming Saturday, October 26th. Bagels and coffee will be on deck during (and right after) the Saturday morning practice. Drop in and enjoy! Pool closure this morning: A note from Marni, our MVM board president: Dear MVM, my apologies for those who tried to…

Weekly Email – 10/2

Hello MVMers, Pool Covers: The new pool covers are here and the City is going to start covering the pool this coming Sunday night. That means Monday, October 7th is the first day the covers need to be pulled. To repeat, starting this coming Monday we will be pulling covers. Swimmers who come to the…

Weekly Email – 9/17

Hello MVMers, lot’s of fun events coming up! Social Event Tomorrow Night: Quick reminder that tomorrow, Wednesday, is our happy hour from 5:30-7:30pm at State of Mind Public House and Pizzeria in Los Altos (101 Plaza N, Los Altos, CA). No need to sign up. Just come, hang out with fellow MVMers, and have fun!…

Weekly Email – 9/12

Hello MVMers, Social Event/Happy Hour coming up: Wednesday, September 18th from 5:30-7:30pm at State of Mind Public House and Pizzeria in Los Altos (101 Plaza N, Los Altos, CA). As always, ample appetizers will be served. Reservation under “Lizy” or “Mountain View Masters”. No need to sign up. Just come, hang out with fellow MVMers,…

Weekly Email – 8/29

Hello MVMers, Holiday Hours this Monday: We will have holiday hours this coming Monday, which is Labor Day. Swim practice will be at 6am, 7am, and 8am. Congratulations Mark!!: Last Saturday one of our own, Mark Tan, completed a 28 mile swim about Manhatten and he did it in just under 9 hours. It was…

Weekly Email – follow up to yesterday’s email

Hi MVMers, here are a few things I forgot to say in yesterday’s Weekly Email: Swim ‘n Schmear: This coming Sunday, August 25th, we will have bagels and coffee on deck during swim practice. Open to all members. Sunday Clinic Update: Flip turn clinic with Jordan Keiser will take place at 8am this coming Sunday,…

Weekly Email – 8/22

Hi MVMers, Lost and Found: If you lose anything at Eagle Pool, the lost and found is in the lobby – not in the office. If you aren’t sure where the lobby is just ask the coach on deck. Furthermore, the lost and found is emptied every Friday and contents taken away. We don’t know…

Weekly Email – 8/13

Hello MVMers, Social Event: We will have a Happy Hour tomorrow evening, August 14th, at Olympus Cafe in downtown Mountain View starting at 5:30. MVM will buy the appetizers. Address is 135 Castro Street. Regular Practice Schedule on Saturday: Reminder that the City gave us back our 8am Saturday practice. We are back to having…

Weekly Email – 8/8

Hi MVMers, Saturday Schedule: We are back to our regular schedule on Saturday, which is 6am, 7am, and 8am. Again, we will start having 8am workouts, which we stopped for a few weeks as requested by the City. Coaches Clinic: There will be a breast stroke clinic this Saturday at 7am with Coach Al. Clinic…

Weekly Email – 7/26

Hi MVMers: Swim Clinics: We have two swim clinics this weekend. Saturday from 7-8 is breaststroke and Sunday from 8-9 is backstroke. These clinics are open to all MVM members. No need to sign up. August Happy Hour: Our next social event will be at 5:30, Wednesday, August 14th at Olympus Cafe. Address is 135…

Weekly Email – 7/13

Hello MVMers, Summer Picnic: Our annual summer picnic is tomorrow, Sunday, July 14th at Cuesta Park in Mountain View. We will start setting up at 11am and picnic goes until mid-afternoon. Come and go whenever you want. Kids welcome. Bring something for yourself to grill and something to share. In the interest of resource conservation…

Weekly Email – July 2nd

Hello MVMers, Holiday Hours: This coming Thursday is the 4th of July. We will have Holiday Hours – 6am, 7am, and 8am. Swim Clinic: Our next swim clinic is this coming Saturday, July 6. It will be a kick clinic from Coach Misa in the shallow pool from 7-8am. No need to sign up. Just…

Eagle Pool is Open!

Hi Team, The mechanical equipment at Eagle Pool has been fixed. The pool is open, chlorine levels are within tolerance limits, and we will have swim practice as usual tomorrow morning, Tuesday, July 2nd. Apologies for the inconvenience these past few days. ~MVM

Weekly Email – 6/24

Air Quality Policy from the City of Mountain View: As fire season approaches, please note the city’s policy on air quality.  Based on readings from  https://airnow.gov/, anything over 150 is considered unsafe for all populations and practices will be cancelled.  We hope this won’t have to happen but thank you in advance for understanding should our local air get…

Weekly Email – 6/20

Saturday Schedule Reminder: We will only have two workouts on Saturday – 6am and 7am. There will be no 8am workout. This will be the case for every Saturday going forward until we hear otherwise from the City. We are hoping to get back to our regular schedule soon. Swim ‘n Schmear: This coming Sunday, June 23rd, is…

Weekly Email – 6/14 – Important Alert!

Hello MVMers: Alert! Schedule change on Saturday’s only: Unfortunately the city has delayed the opening of Rengstorff pool and as a result, our schedule will change for the summer to accommodate youth swim lessons. We’re sorry for the inconvenience…I think everyone is eager for the new pool to open. Beginning tomorrow, June 15, Saturdays will have only…

May 23rd News

Holiday Hours on Memorial Day: Quick reminder we will have holiday hours this coming Monday, May 27, which is Memorial Day. Hours are 6am, 7am, and 8am. Happy Hour May 29: We will have a Happy Hour social event next week on Wednesday, May 29th, at Hanabi Sushi in Mountain View starting at 5:30pm. MVM will pay…

Weekly News

Hello MVMers, Eagle Pool Closed: There will be no practices the weekend of March 23-24 due to the LAMVAC swim meet. February Fitness Challenge Party: For all those who participated in the February Fitness Challenge, or those who would just like to come to a fun pizza party with your fellow MVMers, please save the date. Party will be…

Weekly Email – 1/20

Hello MVMers, here’s what’s coming up: A word from our MVM board president: Our Annual Member Meeting will be held on Saturday, Feb 3. This year we will be voting by paper ballot on deck during “Swim-n-Schmear.” If you plan to swim the 6:00, 7:00 or 8:00 AM, please take a moment to vote.With bagels…

Important Announcement from our MVM Board President

Hello fellow swimmers! I’m Marni Weinstock, and I’ve been asked to serve as president. First, I’d like to start my term by wishing you a happy and healthy New Year! May 2024 be filled with good times and good swims. Next, I want to thank outgoing president Ryder Booth. And thank you to the outgoing…

ALERT! BACK TO OUR REGULAR WORKOUT SCHEDULE

Hello MVMers: Good news! We’ve received word from the City that the pole lights are fixed and we can resume our normal schedule. Tomorrow, Friday, workouts are 5am, 6am, and 7am. It may be quite well illuminated on deck with all four pole lights on but that is what the City wants. Social Event: Reminder…

Swim ‘n’ Smear Event this Saturday!

Hi MVMers, Our first social event of 2024! We are having another Membership Appreciation Day this Saturday, January 6th. Bagels and coffee will be available during the Saturday workouts. Your chance to hang out, eat, and drink (coffee) with your fellow swim team members. Happy Swimming, ~MVM

ALERT! WORKOUT SCHEDULE UNTIL THE LIGHTS GET FIXED

Hi MVMers, The City is not allowing up to hold practices before 6:30am. Until the lights get fixed, this is our new schedule: M,W,F – 6:30 and 7:15. We will have two workouts that are 45 minutes each and we have to be out of the pool at 8am. If 45 minutes isn’t enough swimming…

ALERT! WORKOUT SCHEDULE THIS WEEKEND

Hi MVMers, here’s the workout schedule for tomorrow and Sunday: Saturday, Dec. 30 – 7am, 8am, and 9am, Sunday, Dec. 31 – 7am and 8am Quick reminder that Monday, January 1st will be our traditional 100 repeats. Workout starts at 7am. If you plan to start at 7:00 then be sure to arrive by 6:45…

ALERT – SCHEDULE FOR THE UPCOMING WEEK

Hello MVMers, here’s our schedule for the upcoming week: Sunday, Dec. 24 – 7am and 8am Monday, Dec. 25 – 7am and 8am Tuesday, Dec. 26 – 6:30 and 7:45 Wednesday, Dec. 27 – 7am, 8am and 9am Thursday, Dec. 28. 6:30 and 7:45 Friday, Dec. 29. – 7am, 8am, and 9am Saturday, Dec. 30…

Weekly Email – 12/17

Hello MVMers, Holiday Hours: Reminder that we will have holiday hours, 6am, 7am, and 8am, from Monday, Dec. 25 through Friday, Dec. 29. We will definitely have swim workouts on Christmas morning, New Years Eve morning, and New Years morning. Payments for 2024: If you would like to switch to quarterly or semi-annual payment plan…

Weekly Email – 12/10

Hello MVMers! Last night’s Holiday Party: Many thanks for the wonderful Holiday Party last night! Thank you to the board for planning and putting it all together. Thank you Martha Branch for the great slide show. Thank you Adam Wilks for the trivia contest. Thank you to everyone who brought canned food for the food…

Weekly Email – 12/6

Hello MVMers: Pictures for the Holiday Party: I know we are getting down to the wire but the slide show for the Holiday Party is still being compiled. If anyone has a picture they would like to submit – or a picture from a swim vacation (because we now have a special category) – then…

Weekly Email – 11/20

Hello MVMers, Thanksgiving Hours: 6:30 and 7:45. We will be doing 50 repeats on the 1:30. If you come to the first workout plan to arrive no later than 6:15 to pull covers so we can start on time. If you swim the second workout plan to stay a few minutes after practice to help…

Weekly Email – 11/15

Hello MVMers, Bulkhead!: Progress!We are excited to let you know the bulkhead was fixed today. Yay! We don’t have a date for the lane line between lanes 7&8 to return. It could be there tomorrow or it could be another week or two. We’ll let you know the moment we hear anything. Pool Covers: The…

Weekly Email – 11/9

Hello MVMers, MVM Swim Caps: If you are interested in getting a silicone MVM swim cap then please fill out the online form. The caps are free but we need to know how many to order. The last day to fill out the form is tomorrow, Friday, November 10th. Here is the link: MVM Swim…

Weekly Email – 10/24

Hello MVMers Postal on Sunday: This coming Sunday, October 29th, we will have the Fun One-Mile postal swim. See the link below for all the details. We’ll have coffee and baked goodies for all who participate. You have until October 31 to send in your entry. Cost is only $12. Please reply to this email…

Weekly Email – 10/16

Hello MVMers: Bulkhead/Lanelines: Thank you all for your patience with the loose and missing lane lines. They should be fixed tomorrow, October 17th, along with the skewed bulkhead. The fix will happen after our practice so expect the pool to be back to normal on the 18th. This is our understanding from emails we have…

Fishsticks – Catherine Capriles

Hi MVM, here is our Fishsticks of the Week featuring Catherine Capriles Where were you born: I was born right here in Mountain View at El Camino Hospital. In fact, I once again live with my parents who are still in the same house that they bought back in 1966 (they have upgraded and expanded…

Weekly Email – 10/5

Hello MVMers, First, I hope everyone is staying cool. It’s going to be hot for the next three days. Here’s the latest: USMS Postal: Later this month, date to be determined, we will have a Postal Day. This is a USMS sanctioned event and it’s a 3,000 yard swim. We’ll have the usual coffee and…

Fishsticks!

Hi MVMers, it has been a long time since I sent out a Fishsticks. For those of you who are new (or may simply have forgotten), Fishsticks is a “get to know your fellow MVMer” write-up. I am going to try to do one a week and my goal is to eventually get to the…

Weekly Email – 9/23

Hello MVMers, Pool Covers: The City is starting to put covers back on the pool although they may not put them on every evening. It all depends on the air temperature of the day. Unfortunately the City is unable to let us know which days the covers will be on and which days they won’t.…

Weekly Email – 9/18 (slightly more important than usual)

Hi MVMers, Important safety reminder! We had a pretty rough head-on collision last week that resulted in an injury. In order to prevent this from happening again, ALWAYS swim on the right-hand side of the lane. You would never cross a double yellow line on the road, even if the car in front of you…

Weekly Email – 9/15

Hello MVMers, Pool Covers: The City will be putting covers back on the pool starting this Saturday evening. If you plan on swimming this Sunday morning then plan to arrive 10 minutes before practice starts (6:50am). Happy Hour: Our next happy hour social event will be Thursday evening, September 28th at Olympus Cafe. It will…

Weekly Email – 9/1

Hello MVMers, Holiday Hours: This coming Monday, September 4th, is Labor Day. We will have holiday hours, which are 6am, 7am, and 8am. Sleep in! Alcatraz Swim: Coach Flo’s Alcatraz swim is tomorrow, September 2nd. MVM wishes all of you a wonderful swim and we know you’ll all do great! Have fun and take pictures.…

Weekly Email – 8/22

Hello MVMers, Board Meeting: The board meeting for August will take place this coming Thursday, the 24th, at 6:30pm. All MVM members are allowed to attend. The meeting will be short as the agenda only has two items: -Financial Report -Coaches’ Report Zoom Link to join the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81486169922 Textedly: If you are not receiving…

Weekly Email – 8/15

Hello MVMers: Happy Hour Tonight: Last minute reminder that we are having happy hour this evening at Hanabi Sushi starting at 5:30pm. Address is 1040 Rengstorff Avenue in the Costco Shopping Center. https://sushihanabimv.com/ Alcatraz Swim: Our 2nd annual MVM Alcatraz Swim with Coach Flo is September 2nd. Use code MVM10% for a 10% discount on…

Weekly Email – 8/4

Hello MVMers, August Happy Hour: I hope you like sushi. This month our happy hour will be held at Hanabi Sushi in Mountain View – August 15th starting at 5:30pm. Address is 1040 Rengstorff Avenue in the Costco Shopping Center. https://sushihanabimv.com/ Reminder: The ladies exercise class starts right after our workouts on Monday, Wednesday, and…

Weekly Email – 7/25

Hello MVMers, August Social Event: Our next social event will happen August 15th in case you want to mark your calendars. We’re thinking of sushi. More details to come. New MVM T-shirts: Long-sleeved MVM t-shirts are now available. Deadline to order is the end of this month. Here is the link:https://forms.gle/xhjzRg3brpJZHFg49 MVM Hoodies: If anyone…

Weekly Email – 7/21

Hi MVMers, MVM Merchandise: We now have long-sleeve MVM shirts available for sale. Order one to show your team spirit! Here is the link: https://forms.gle/xhjzRg3brpJZHFg49 Thanks in advance: Due to the lure of vacations during the summer we have a number of coaches away at the same time. You may see some new faces on…

Weekly Email – 7/14

Hello MVMers, here’s what’s coming up: Annual MVM Summer BBQ: This coming Sunday, July 16th, from 11:30 AM-3:00 PM. Come by anytime, partners and kids are welcome to join. Location is the Cuesta Park Group BBQ Area (section #2). Parking lot is at Nilda Avenue and Cuesta Drive. Additional parking is available by the tennis…

Weekly Email – 7/5

Hello MVMers, MVM Board Meeting: Date for the upcoming MVM board meeting is tomorrow, Thursday, July 6th. See attached for the agenda and here is the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81486169922. Any MVM member is allowed to attend. July Picnic: Summer picnic is July 16th at Cuesta Park. Alcatraz Swim: Our 2nd annual MVM Alcatraz Swim with…