Aug 16th Event at The AV Aquatic Center

Olympic gold medalist visits Aliso Viejo Aug. 16



The public is invited to have lunch at the pool with US swimmer and Olympic gold medalist Kaitlin Sandeno on Monday, Aug. 16.


"Lunch with Kaitlin Sandeno" is from noon to 2:00 p.m., and guests can take advantage of fresh fare prepared by the Oasis Cafe.

A 4-time Olympic medalist, Sandeno will give youngsters invaluable swimming pointers, sign autographs, pose for photos and answer questions about her successful career during her visit to the Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center located at 29 Santa Barbara.


Sandeno won silver, bronze and gold medals in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. She took home a bronze medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. She retired from the sport in 2008.


Out of the pool, she enjoys giving back to the community through motivational speaking and youth appearances.



The Aquatic Center is conveniently located near Aliso Creek Road and Glenwood Drive, next to the Aliso Viejo Conference Center.
For more information, call 949-425-2559 or visit www.cityofalisoviejo.com/aquaticcenter.
Don't miss 'Freaky Friday' at Aquatic Center Aug. 13
In other Aquatic Center news, the facility is gearing up for "Freaky Friday" on Friday, Aug. 13.

Guests to the facility will enjoy free games, activities and entertainment and will be able to "walk on water" in a huge water bubble. The Aquatic Center will sport a gigantic beach ball, which lets people walk, float or dance on water. Folks who sport the freakiest or most bizarre hats and swim attire from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. will receive a special "prize."



Underwater Images & Instruction, an underwater photography and scuba diving instruction company, will take complimentary underwater pictures of pool guests.
For more information, call 949-425-2559. Be sure to follow the City on Twitter and become an Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center (AVAC) friend on Facebook.
The City of Aliso Viejo, which incorporated July 1, 2001, encompasses approximately 7 square miles with roughly 46,123 residents.