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Bellevue's Samena Swim and Recreation Club avoided a potential Oct. 2025 closure due to a $1-2 million funding gap.

Rising costs in maintenance, utilities, and wages threaten the club, a vital community resource since 1958.

The Save Samena campaign seeks community support and donations to prevent the facility's shutdown.

BELLEVUE, Wash. - Bellevue 's historic Samena Swim and Recreation Club avoided imminent closure due to millions in budget shortfalls, all thanks to help from the community.

Samena Club leadership was worried they would have to shut their doors by October 2025 without immediate financial intervention.

Samena Swim Club (via SAMENA (Full Film) from Nathan the Swimmer on YouTube)

A spokesperson for the swim club confirmed to FOX 13 Seattle that they voted

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