Parkpoint Sonoma

Debra Eagle

DEBRA EAGLE

My favorite aspect of Parkpoint has always been the quality of its classes. I love taking them, as well as swimming in the pool—although I do miss the days when appointments were not necessary!

I’ve been an enthusiastic Parkpoint member since 1991—first with summer memberships while living in Europe, and then as a full-time member since returning to the U.S. in 1993.

This summer, I took on a 715-mile cycling adventure across Germany with a group of 15, starting in Hamburg and finishing in Garmisch-Partenkirchen at the foot of the Alps. We averaged 45 miles a day, cycling mostly on dedicated bike paths through forests, farmland, villages, and along beautiful rivers.

Only four of us completed the entire journey! We celebrated at the top of the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest peak, after reaching it by train and gondola.

Much of my preparation came from Parkpoint’s classes and pool, along with some biking on the Vine Trail in Napa. After all these years, the quality of Parkpoint’s classes remains my favorite part of being a member.