The Mimosa Swim & Racquet Club, a nonprofit in Luling, is hosting an open house Saturday, May 24 from noon to 7 p.m. The event will allow non-members to enjoy the pool and learn more about the club.
Tickets are $5 per person. Residents can pay at the door.
Kahlil Turner, president of the club’s board, said he hopes the event provides a relaxed experience for residents to visit the club.
“We want our upcoming open house event to be all about connection — welcoming families, introducing new faces to the Mimosa Swim & Racquet Club community, and sharing everything we’ve been working on,” Turner said. “It’s a chance for us to show how much value our club brings — from the fun and fitness to the friendships and sense of belonging.”
Mimosa Swim & Racquet Club is mission-driven and community focused, Turner said.
“From the very beginning in 1969, when local families raised funds door to door to open our pool, and a generous donor provided the land, our pool has always existed to serve the people of St. Charles Parish — not to generate profits,” he said. “Our nonprofit status ensures that every dollar we bring in, whether through membership dues, donations, or outside funding, goes directly back into the facility — maintaining the pool, paying our certified lifeguards, offering programming like swim lessons and water aerobics, and keeping the club accessible and affordable.”
He said the club’s non-profit status also allows it to apply for grants and partner with organizations like the United Way. The club and the United Way recently partnered on a program that will provide free swim lessons to St. Charles Parish residents. The available spots in the program were filled within days.
“This type of response shows just how much families in our community value water safety and access to high-quality recreational programming,” Turner said. “It’s been inspiring to see the momentum grow so quickly. We’re doing everything we can to accommodate every family we can.”
Turner said if slots in the free program reopen because of scheduling conflicts or cancellation, the club will announce them promptly.
“Our success with the swim lesson program reminds us why we do this,” said Turner. “We want to create a place where kids thrive, families connect, and the whole community benefits.”
Turner said club memberships for the 2025 season remain open. Membership dues are $700 a year, and members have access to the pool, youth swim team enrollment, member-only events, and more.
