The Cheshire Community Pool is a tremendous community resource. It provides everyone opportunities for improved health, to develop life skills, and has recreational value. Health benefits public pools provide include cardiovascular fitness, diabetes prevention, arthritis relief and weight regulation. Public pools also provide social outlets for people of all socioeconomic levels. Pools are also used for educational purposes; swimming lessons and lifeguard training are two examples. Pools serve the needs of many people who suffer from medical conditions or injuries. Swimming pools offer a means of social interaction, relaxation and stress relief. They give an opportunity to participate in aerobic, yet low-impact exercise. Swimming pools also increase safety in the community. Swimming is not just exercise; it is a life-skill. Sadly, the only alternative for swimmers when public pools close is a potentially expensive membership at a private pool or gym, or open-water swimming when the weather and location permits. It is time we did right by the community. It is time for a permanent building for the Cheshire Community Pool Read more: Why Swimming Pools Are Good for the Community | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/about_6641360_swimming-pools-good-community.html#ixzz2KtpvgRik