Name: Pilates: Summer MATness
Start: 2026-08-30T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-08-30T15:00:00.000Z
Location: Veterans Memorial Park, E 160th Pl, South Holland, Illinois

South Holland

Come flow with the Pilates Posse outdoors in nature's sanctuary. All fitness levels are welcome. Bring a mat and drinking water (Large/beach towel for extra support is optional). Wear weather appropriate comfortable clothing that allows freedom of movement.



\*Please allow yourself time to secure parking and properly prepare for class to start on time (North side of the park, near 159th Street).



\*Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our community so that we can expand and introduce Pilates in more communities.



\*We have shelter under a covered gazebo in case of rain or wet grass.

Pilates

MELANIN MATTERS WELLNESS CORPORATION 
Waiver & Release of Liability 

Your health and safety are important to us. We continually monitor developing federal, state/provincial, and local public health and safety recommendations and requirements to determine the appropriate safety protocols for the Activities (defined below). I acknowledge and agree that: (a) I shall comply with all guidelines detailed in the Event communications, on the Event website (if applicable), and/or shared at the Event through signs and other means, as well as any state/provincial or local rules or guidelines and recommendations applicable to my participation in the Activity at that time, including, without limitation, COVID-19 vaccination mandates, social distancing and face masking requirements/mandates. (b) Melanin Matters Wellness Corporation cannot guarantee that I will not be exposed to or become infected with COVID-19 or any other communicable diseases. 1. In consideration of joining in the event(s), classes, activities, or other programs, and using the premises, facilities, and/or equipment, or any other location or venue where Melanin Matters Wellness Corporation is providing services (the “Activity” or “Activities”), I agree and acknowledge that I am fully aware that there are significant inherent risks and dangers involved in physical training and exercise activities, including the potential of death, injury, disability, short-term and long-term health effects and/or property damage. I accept all the risks of participating, even if the risks are created by the carelessness, negligence, or gross negligence of a Released Party (as defined below) or anyone else. 2. “Claims” includes but is not limited to any and all liabilities, claims, demands, legal actions, rights of actions for damages, costs, procedures, personal injury or death in connection with participation in the Activity, including being exposed to or infected by communicable diseases (including, without limitation, COVID-19). “Released Party” means, Melanin Matters Wellness Corporation and all of their affiliates, franchisees and their respective representatives, directors, officers, agents, employees and volunteer staff. 3. I agree and acknowledge that: (a) I am in proper physical and mental condition to participate in the Activities, and am aware that participation could, in some circumstances, result in physical injury, serious physical injury or death; (b) I understand my physical limitations and am sufficiently self-aware to stop physical activity before I become ill or injured; (c) if, in the subjective opinion of any Released Party, I would be at risk by participating in the Activities, I may be denied access to the Activities and related facilities until I furnish an opinion letter from Page 2 of 4 my medical physician, at my sole cost and expense, specifically addressing the Released Party’s concerns and stating that the Released Party’s concerns are unfounded; (d) at all times I shall comply with all stated and customary terms, posted safety signs, rules, and verbal instructions given to me by any Released Party; (e) I am aware that if the Activities occur outdoors, the streets adjourning the area of the Activities are open to regular vehicular traffic during the Activities and I will obey all traffic laws and regulations; (f) I understand that I am under no obligation to participate in the Activities and it is my choice to both participate and attend; and (g) my participation in the Activity or Activities may include an increased risk of exposure to or infection by communicable diseases (including COVID-19). I further understand that I am solely responsible for my own safety and physical and mental health and wellbeing and that my compliance with applicable public health and safety rules, guidelines, and recommendations, including observing social distancing and face masking requirements and/or mandates, and my participation in the Activities are completely voluntary and optional. 4. I hereby, for myself and for my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and assigns, fully and irrevocably release, waive, forever discharge and agree not to assert, any and all rights or Claims I may have, now or in the future, against any Released Party, even if the Claims are based on the carelessness, negligence or gross negligence of a Released Party or anyone else. Without limiting the foregoing, I further irrevocably release, waive, and agree not to assert any recourses which I may now or hereafter have resulting from any decision or requirement of any Governmental Entity or Released Party, including, without limitation, any vaccination, masking, social distancing, or other COVID-19-related public health or safety requirement with which I must personally comply. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Governmental Entity” means any government or any agency, bureau, board, commission, court, department, official, political subdivision, tribunal, or other instrumentality of any government, whether federal, state, provincial or local, domestic, or foreign. 5. I agree not to sue any Released Party for Claims, even if the Claims arise from the carelessness, negligence or gross negligence of any Released Party or anyone else. I agree to indemnify (reimburse for any loss) and hold harmless each Released Party from any loss or liability (including any reasonable legal fees they may incur) defending any Claim made by me or anyone making a Claim on my behalf, even if the Claim is alleged to or did result from the carelessness or negligence of any Released Party or anyone else. 6. I am aware that it is advisable to consult a physician and/or mental health professional prior to participating in the Activities. I represent and warrant that: (a) I have no physical or medical condi on which would prevent me from properly and safely participating in the Activities; (b) I have not been instructed by a physician to avoid physical activity and/or exercise; (c) I have no symptoms or suggestions of mental distress or trauma which would prevent me from properly Page 3 of 4 and safely participating in the Activities; and (d) if I have consulted a physician and/or mental health professional, I have taken my physician’s advice. 7. I am aware that there is no obligation for any person to provide me with medical care during the Activities. I understand and acknowledge that: (a) there may be no aid stations available for the Activities; (b) there will be no mental health professionals available for the Activities; and (c) if medical care is rendered to me, I consent to that care if I am unable to give my consent for any reason at the me the care is rendered. I acknowledge that I am responsible to inform a physician or mental health professional if I experience symptoms of mental distress or trauma prior, during or after my participation in the Activities. 8. I grant my permission to the Released Party and any transferee or licensee or any of them, to utilize any photographs, motion pictures, videotapes, recordings and other references or records of the Activity which may depict, record or refer to me, my aural or visual likeness, my voice or other depictions of me or my persona or personality, together with my aural or visual likeness, my voice or other depictions of me or my persona or personality contained therein, in whole or in part, for any purpose (“Images”), including commercial use by the released parties, their sponsors and their licensees. This permission is for use anywhere in the world and on the Internet and in any other media now known or hereafter created and for an unlimited period of time. I understand and agree that I will not be compensated or receive additional consideration for consenting to the use of the Images and that I will not be given a chance to receive, inspect or approve the promotional or marketing material, messages and/or content that may use the Images. I hereby release the Released Party including, without limitation, all persons who took or otherwise created, recorded or modified the Images, from any and all claims, actions, damages, interest, costs, expense and compensation of whatsoever kind and howsoever arising, whether known or unknown, and which I now have or at any me hereafter can, shall or may have in connection with, or in any way resulting or arising from, the Images and the creation, use or disposition of them. 9. I acknowledge and agree that the Released Party shall own all right, title and interest, throughout the world, in and to the Images and any materials compromising all or any part of the Images, and that the Released Party has the unrestricted right to use, license, sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of any or all of them, as well as the Released Party’s rights under this Release and Waiver, in any manner whatsoever and without any accountability to me. I hereby assign to the Released Party all rights, title and interest, throughout the world, I may have in and to the Images and any materials comprising all or any part of the Images, including all intellectual property rights thereto. I hereby irrevocably waive any and all of my moral rights and any other irrevocable rights I may have, throughout the world, in or to the Images and any materials comprising all or part of the Images. Page 4 of 4. 10. I understand that some of the information provided by me, including, but not limited to, my name, address, and month and day of birth (the “Information”) will be collected and used by the Released Party, and I consent to the transmission of the Information to the Released Party, its agents and/or service providers and authorize the Released Party, its agents and/or service providers to record, process and store such Information as necessary for purposes of providing and administering the Activity and in accordance with the Released Party’s Privacy Policy. 11. I understand that I must be at least the greater of either eighteen (18) years of age or the age of majority in the jurisdiction where I reside as of the date of my participation in the Activity and, if the Parent/Guardian section of this Release and Waiver is not completed, I represent and warrant that I am either eighteen (18) years of age or the age of majority in the jurisdic on where I reside as of the date of my participaon in the Activity. If the participant is less than 18 years of age or the age of majority in the jurisdiction where you reside, your parent or guardian agrees to the following statements: As a parent or guardian of the participant child, I authorize the child to participate. I agree that in the event the participant child, or anyone acting on his or her behalf, should make any claim, I will provide the indemnity and hold harmless described in paragraph 5 and I agree to the terms of this Release and Waiver. In the event of a medical emergency involving the participant child and any Released Party is unable to contact me, I agree and grant my permission that any Released Party may provide medical care to the participant child. I acknowledge that I am responsible for informing a physician or mental health professional if the participant child experiences symptoms of mental distress prior, during or after his or her participation in the Activities. 12. If any provision of this Release and Waiver shall be unlawful, void or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this Release and Waiver and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. 13. I have fully read and understand this Release and Waiver. I am aware that by signing this Release and Waiver, I am waiving certain legal rights I or my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, and assigns may have against the Released Party. 

Participant Signature: _______________________________________________ 
Printed Name: _____________________________________________________ 
Date: _______________________


Pilates: Summer MATness

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