Back in Session

By HATTIE FOOTE

The weather is gorgeous, the tourists are mostly gone, and just as locals’ summer arrives, it’s back to school for our Coronado kiddos. It’s bittersweet saying goodbye to the slow days and ice cream for dinner, but it’s time because I can only hear skibiddi rizz Ohio slay so many times before I lose my mind. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, count your blessings because the youth are talking crazy these days. It’s always such a huge readjustment getting back into the swing of things; I feel like I need a secretary to figure out schedules for fall sports and activities. I have made the mistake of overcommitting to too many things in the past, so this year, I said we are only doing one sport each. Well, that didn’t last long, but the thought was nice while it lasted!

My son Hunter had been begging to try boxing, so my husband Chris called up Coronado’s boxing expert, Dan Boyle, to set up a private lesson at Roundhouse Fitness. I wasn’t sure what to expect going into it, and Hunter started panicking as we were parking that he was going to have to fight someone; I wasn’t confident it was going to go well. After 30 minutes, Hunter was hooked, especially after not being initiated into an underground fight club, and he looks forward to it every week. In addition to private lessons, they are offering two great classes this fall, Empowered Girls, which is geared towards grades 3-5 and focuses on kickboxing and self-defense. There is also a coed class for middle schoolers in grades 6-8. If you would like more information, check out www.rhfcoronado.com.

Okay, now that activities are settled and the children are in class, we can talk about fun adult things, like politics! Kidding! I want to talk about one of my current favorite things, something I wear to drop off and pick up more than I should, and I’m not the only one. The first time I wore a hat from The Coronado Club, I was met with so much intrigue, “what is this mysterious club?” people would ask. Listen, I am not about to gatekeep the island’s hottest accessory, so I reached out to the founder of the local brand to get the scoop. First, after a quick social media investigation I quickly knew I liked Margeaux James and wanted her to be my friend. She is cool but not unapproachable. She has gorgeous taste and is funny and smart, AND a Swiftie! Love her. “I wanted to create elevated Coronado clothing outside of what you could find in the souvenir shops. With a background in and love for fashion, I started to curate a collection that could be loved by both locals and tourists,” Margeaux explains. “I chose the name, The Coronado Club, because it perfectly describes the amazing community that is Coronado. Sometimes people will ask, ‘Is it an actual club?’ — I would say the answer is yes and no. The Coronado Club is the feeling of belonging. It’s driving over the bridge and finally feeling like you are home. Its sun-kissed days and sunset-filled nights. It’s biking to breakfast. It’s year-round freckles, a sandy house, and the sound of waves. Waving at your neighbors and watching the tourists come and go. It’s local summer, everyday luxury — it’s life on the island.”

She also revealed that a fall collection is on the way and kids’ items soon! Be on the lookout for an upcoming pop-up, but in the meantime check out www. thecoronadoclub.com or @thecoronado. club on Instagram.

As much as I miss the kids, I am excited to focus on myself again. I am ready to get back into Coronado Fitness Club, so many great classes are on the schedule at The Studio, and don’t forget childcare is available for those who still have littles at home (lucky)! I am also involved in PTO for my second year, and I highly encourage families to get involved, it is so important for our schools. And I’ll be doing this all in my The Coronado Club gear, one might say I’m in my club era! I hope everyone has an amazing school year. Don’t blink. It will be summer before we know it.