07/03/2026
Taking care of a 105-year-old pool takes support, care, and teamwork—and we couldn't ask for a better pair to do it! Join us in wishing Ann and Kip a happy "Pool-iversary" as they come upon their first year here at the pool! 🏊♂️🎉
They have accomplished so much for the Good Shepherd's pool, from its infrastructure, sustainability, and most importantly, its members. They are a true dream team, and we cannot wait for many years ahead with them at the helm.
Thank you, Ann and Kip!
05/17/2026
What an INCREDIBLE feat 🏊♂️🚴♂️🏃 Kip Strasma, our Pool Super Volunteer (and spouse of our Pool Director, Ann) absolutely *crushed* Jacksonville’s IRONMAN yesterday—cruising through 140 miles of our city (including the run through our neighborhood) in **under 12 hours** 👀
We are so proud of him, so honored that he uses our pool to train, and so grateful for everything he and Ann do for Good Shepherd.
CONGRATS, IRONMAN! 💪
04/10/2026
This weekend, folks! Come see us this Saturday and Sunday on Riverside Avondale Preservation’s 52nd Annual Home Tour! 🏠🌳 We feel lucky to serve as a wonderful example of Gothic Revival church architecture in both Riverside and Jacksonville as a whole, and are deeply grateful to RAP for including us this year.
If you’ve never explored our campus or seen our interiors—or if you have and would like to dive deeper—now is your chance! See you soon!
