Goodbye and Thank You

Last summer I wrote a history of NOB Valley Swim Club because surprisingly I realized that in its 49 years of existence, no one seemed to have written one.  I interviewed senior members who related stories of how the club was formed, why the handball court was built, the tales of long waits for tennis court time, club parties, water ballets and the old water slide.  Last summer the current board and committees pushed forth an effort to raise membership numbers in the hope that we could continue the club for several more generations of families.  We added to those memories of yesteryear with Movie Night, barbeques, pool and lawn games, and even (finally) a star party, while appreciating NOB Valley for what it was – an extension of our backyards shared by friends.

With a heavy heart, I now pen the last chapter in the history of NOB Valley.  Due to membership decline and the current economic climate, the bonded members have voted to disband the club.  We have been operating at a loss for a number of years, and it is not feasible to continue.  It is regrettable that it has taken this long to notify the members, but the board has finally exhausted every reasonable option to keep the club open.

So, in what would have been its 50th year, NOB Valley Swim Club is no more. We will always have our memories of children happily running across the lawn with their towels flapping behind, of the lobster dinners, the Snack Shack, the belly flops off the diving board, and just having a good time by enjoying NOB Valley and its large extended family.

Goodbye and thank you, NOB Valley – we will miss you!