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Fulfilling her “lifelong dream”: Gymnastics veteran opens Gemini Gymnastics

"Amy Garner is the owner of Gemini Gymnastics at 1288 Massachusetts Avenue in North Adams. Gillian Jones — The Berkshire Eagle"
Amy Garner is the owner of Gemini Gymnastics at 1288 Massachusetts Avenue in North Adams. Gillian Jones: The Berkshire Eagle

NORTH ADAMS — A veteran instructor who has always wanted to own her own business recently opened a gymnastics facility at 1288 Massachusetts Avenue.

Amy Garner, who has been involved with gymnastics for 35 years, describes owning Gemini Gymnastics as a “lifelong dream.” “I love to share my knowledge and experience with young adults,” Garner said.

"Amy Garner, center, owner of Gemini Gymnastics, poses with her staff at 1288 Massachusetts Avenue in North Adams. Clockwise from left are Adminstrative Director Diana Bump, coaches, Olivia Griffin, Michelle Briggs and Garner. Gillian Jones — The Berkshire Eagle"
Amy Garner, center, owner of Gemini Gymnastics, poses with her staff at 1288 Massachusetts Avenue in North Adams. Clockwise from left are Adminstrative Director Diana Bump, coaches, Olivia Griffin, Michelle Briggs and Garner. Gillian Jones: The Berkshire Eagle

Her goal is to provide a safe place and friendly community for youngsters to go after school, and to teach them the skills that will help them throughout their lives. Garner, the facility’s sole owner, started in gymnastics as a student at age 3. She began teaching gymnastics as a student instructor when she was 10. Garner, the facility’s director and head coach for all classes, has also been competitive gymnast. She is certified by a variety of organizations, including USA Gymnastics.

Gemini’s five other employees include assistant coach Michelle Briggs and recreational and competitive coach Olivia Griffin, who have both competed at the Junior Olympic level. Griffin was an AAU Junior Olympic All-American champion in 2010.

"Amy Garner, left, the owner of Gemini Gymnastics warms up with students at their location at 1288 Massachusetts Avenue in North Adams. Gillian Jones — The Berkshire Eagle"
Amy Garner, left, the owner of Gemini Gymnastics warms up with students at their location at 1288 Massachusetts Avenue in North Adams. Gillian Jones:— The Berkshire Eagle

Gemini Gymnastics provides gymnastics instruction for youngsters beginning at age 2.

Garner said Gemini’s goal is to provide “a safe place and friendly environment for our youth’s community to go after school and teach them skills that will help them throughout their lives.”

Gemini Gymnastics is open from 4 to 8:15 p.m. Mondays; from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays; from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays; from 4 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays; from 4 to 8:30 p.m. on Fridays; and from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays.

The Berkshire Eagle visited recently and shot some great video of our Instructional 1 class.

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