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Carvana Continues to Champion Accessibility, Teams up With Special Olympics Georgia for Second Annual Pickleball for All Event in Atlanta

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Mardi, mai 7, 2024

Alongside the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour), the event aims to lower the barrier of entry to the sport of pickleball for the millions of Americans who live with physical or cognitive limitations.

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  • Alongside the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour), the event aims to lower the barrier of entry to the sport of pickleball for the millions of Americans who live with physical or cognitive limitations.
  • “Special Olympics Georgia is excited to be a part of Pickleball for All at the Vizzy Atlanta Open hosted by the PPA Tour and Carvana,” said Georgia Milton-Sheats, CEO of Special Olympics Georgia.
  • "We’re proud to bring another 'Pickleball for All' clinic to life at the Vizzy Atlanta Open," said Ryan Keeton, Carvana Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer.
  • The event comes in the midst of the Carvana PPA Tour’s Vizzy Atlanta Open where professional pickleball players are hitting the courts leading up to the championship tournament on May 19, 2024.

Tennis Grand Slam Champion Andre Agassi, and Top-Rated Pickleball Pros, Serve Up High Competition at Life Time PENN 1 in New York City

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Mercredi, mai 8, 2024

NEW YORK, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a thrilling display of athleticism and camaraderie, tennis legend Andre Agassi, and top-rated pickleball pros Ben Johns, Collin Johns, Tyson McGuffin, and Anna Bright, joined Life Time Founder, Chairman and CEO Bahram Akradi at Life Time PENN 1 for an unforgettable pickleball showdown on Saturday, May 4 as the world's fastest growing sport continues to explode. More than 300 guests had the opportunity to watch – with some even playing – with the pros.

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  • This goes down as one of the most exciting days for Life Time in New York City since our Life Time Sky opening in 2016.
  • "This easily goes down as one of the most exciting days for Life Time in New York City since our Life Time Sky opening in 2016," said Bahram Akradi, Life Time Founder, Chairman and CEO.
  • The community, the strategy, and the sheer joy of pickleball are irresistible and that's why this has truly become a sport for everyone."
  • Life Time PENN 1, which opened on April 15 between Madison Square Garden and Penn Station, has fast-become New York City's go-to destination for pickleball.

Filmmaking Power Couple Bobby and Renee Peoples Transforming the Landscape of Indie Filmmaking

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Mardi, mai 7, 2024

LAS VEGAS, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dynamic filmmaking duo Bobby and Renee Peoples are making waves in the entertainment industry, seamlessly bridging the gap between indie filmmaking and Hollywood with their latest projects. Their unparalleled talent and commitment to storytelling have earned them widespread acclaim, solidifying their position as rising stars in the film world.

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  • LAS VEGAS, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dynamic filmmaking duo Bobby and Renee Peoples are making waves in the entertainment industry, seamlessly bridging the gap between indie filmmaking and Hollywood with their latest projects.
  • Their unparalleled talent and commitment to storytelling have earned them widespread acclaim, solidifying their position as rising stars in the film world.
  • Beyond their professional accomplishments, Bobby and Renee stand as champions of Black Love within the African American community, embodying the strength and resilience of their heritage.
  • For more information on Bobby and Renee Peoples and their groundbreaking work, please visit their website at tpn1.com .

ASIAN HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES 2024 INDUCTEES

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Mercredi, mai 1, 2024

LOS ANGELES, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire -- Asian Hall of Fame unveiled 23 Inductees who will be memorialized in perpetuity during multicity events in 2024.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire -- Asian Hall of Fame unveiled 23 Inductees who will be memorialized in perpetuity during multicity events in 2024.
  • For the first time, New York City will host the Centennial Medal for Lifetime Achievement honoring Connie Chung (Class of 2016).
  • Inductees are officially announced on May 1 at "Celebrate Asia Festival" that streams lives on Roku GAME.
  • Luminaries in technology, sports, arts and entertainment take the spotlight during an election year which excludes partisan officials from being inducted.

ILLICIT ELIXIRS ANNOUNCES DISTRIBUTION PARTNERSHIP WITH LIFE TIME FITNESS

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Lundi, avril 29, 2024

LAS VEGAS, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Illicit Elixirs is proud to announce a distribution partnership with Life Time Fitness, further solidifying the health benefits behind the recently launched line of ready-to-drink functional beverages. All four of Illicit Elixirs' inaugural flavors are available for purchase through LifeShop, Life Time's curated e-commerce site of researched, trusted, used, loved and recommended wellness products by the Life Time team.

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  • LAS VEGAS, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Illicit Elixirs is proud to announce a distribution partnership with Life Time Fitness , further solidifying the health benefits behind the recently launched line of ready-to-drink functional beverages.
  • All four of Illicit Elixirs' inaugural flavors are available for purchase through LifeShop , Life Time's curated e-commerce site of researched, trusted, used, loved and recommended wellness products by the Life Time team.
  • "We are honored to be a part of the Life Time community," says Illicit Elixirs Co-Founder, John Valiton.
  • This partnership further enhances Illicit Elixirs rapidly-expanding distribution plans throughout the United States, with availability already in-stores in Southern California, Nevada, Tennessee, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois.

Life Time Opens 12th Athletic Country Club in Dallas-Fort Worth with Debut of Life Time Las Colinas; Waitlist Also Open for Westlake Location

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Vendredi, avril 26, 2024

DALLAS, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE: LTH) continues its growth in Texas with two new athletic country clubs opening in the coming months. Located in Irving, Life Time Las Colinas opens April 26. Later this summer, the nearby Life Time Westlake will debut. A waitlist is now open.

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  • For more information on features and amenities at Life Time Las Colinas, visit the club's website , or call 214-231-5600.
  • You can learn more about Life Time Westlake and join the waitlist for the club ahead of its summer opening by clicking here .
  • Life Time debuted in the Dallas-Fort Worth market with the opening of Life Time Plano in 2003.
  • Life Time is continuing to grow its athletic country club locations nationwide through 2024.

Life Time Opens Second Athletic Country Club in Brooklyn, NY

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Lundi, avril 22, 2024

NEW YORK, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE: LTH) is continuing its expansion across New York with the opening Life Time Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The new 37,000-square-foot athletic country club is located at the Brooklyn Crossing development in Prospect Heights and comes just days after the April 15 debut of  Life Time PENN 1, featuring the most indoor pickleball courts in New York City.

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  • The new 37,000-square-foot athletic country club is located at the Brooklyn Crossing development in Prospect Heights and comes just days after the April 15 debut of Life Time PENN 1 , featuring the most indoor pickleball courts in New York City.
  • Life Time's Dynamic Personal Training team will guide members in 1:1 training, stretching and recovery sessions on the functional training floor, along with cardio and strength-based relaxation and wellness amenities, are all in this new luxurious athletic club.
  • "Brooklyn Crossing is in an ideal location for our second Life Time in the Brooklyn borough and our continued expansion throughout New York City.
  • Life Time opened its first permanent indoor pickleball courts in Manhattan at Life Time Sky in February 2023.

Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Presents 26 Statewide Preservation Awards at Ceremony in Athens

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Samedi, avril 20, 2024

ATLANTA, April 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation presented 26 awards recognizing the best of preservation in Georgia during its 47th annual Preservation Awards ceremony in Athens, Ga.

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  • ATLANTA, April 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation presented 26 awards recognizing the best of preservation in Georgia during its 47th annual Preservation Awards ceremony in Athens, Ga.
    Security Federal Bank in Augusta received the Marguerite Williams Award for Excellence in Rehabilitation, presented annually to the project that has had the greatest impact on preservation in the state.
  • The Trust also presented one award for Excellence in Preservation Service, two awards for Excellence in Restoration, two awards for Excellence in Stewardship, and fifteen awards for Excellence in Rehabilitation.
  • For over 45 years, the Trust has recognized preservation projects and individuals throughout Georgia who have made significant contributions to the field of historic preservation.
  • Founded in 1973, the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is one of the country's leading statewide, nonprofit preservation organizations.

Wheels in Motion: Nationwide Ride of a Life Time Cycling Event Set for April 27 to Support Children's Health

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Jeudi, avril 18, 2024

CHANHASSEN, Minn., April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the health of our nation's children continues to diminish, Life Time (NYSE: LTH) is continuing efforts to drive positive change through its Ride of a Life Time charity cycle event occurring Saturday, April 27 across its portfolio of athletic country clubs.

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  • Funds raised are split equally among Children's Miracle Network Hospitals ® and the Life Time Foundation , two dedicated organizations that support children's health.
  • The Life Time Foundation also recently expanded its focus on forestation and conservation efforts to help combat climate change.
  • Since its inception in 2021, Ride of a Life Time has raised more than $2.7 million for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and the Life Time Foundation.
  • "We're thrilled to host the 4th annual Ride of a Life Time in partnership with Life Time and the Life Time Foundation."

Life Time Teams up with Ben and Collin Johns, and Pickleball 360, to Deliver Educational Pickleball Video Series

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Mardi, avril 16, 2024

CHANHASSEN, Minn., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's largest provider of pickleball courts, programming and leagues, today announced it has teamed up with pickleball pros Ben and Collin Johns to provide members from beginner to advanced a series of 70 instructional videos to help take their game to the next level.

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  • Lining up with April being National Pickleball Month and now available on the Life Time app , the videos will help pickleball players of all ages and abilities.
  • It also recently named tennis legend Andre Agassi as its inaugural chair of the Life Time Pickleball and Tennis board.
  • A 2023 APP Pickleball Participation Report says that 36.5 million people have played pickleball at least over the last year.
  • On its courts, Life Time saw a 51% growth of pickleball players in 2023.