SAULT STE. MARIE — The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians is hosting the grand openings of its Gladstone and Manistique Tribal Fitness Centers on Feb. 5 &13.

According to a Jan. 29 news release, the Gladstone Tribal Fitness Center will hold its grand opening at 1 p.m. on Feb. 5 at 2002 Minneapolis Ave. in Gladstone.

The event will begin with a traditional prayer and remarks, then a ribbon cutting followed by tours of the brand-new, state-of-the-art exercise equipment. Light refreshments will be available.

Staff will be on hand to register Sault Tribe members for a fitness center membership. After one month of operation, the fitness center will be opening up to other groups for usage, more details to come.

The Manistique Tribal Fitness Center grand opening at 1 p.m. on Feb. 13 at 5696W US HWY2 in Manistique with a traditional prayer with remarks and a ribbon cutting followed by tours of the new building, which includes a yoga/light exercise room, an exercise room filled with brand new state-of-the-art equipment, a half gym with basketball hoop and walking track. Light refreshments will be available.

Staff will be on hand to register Sault Tribe members for a fitness center membership. After one month of operation, the fitness center will be opening up to other groups for usage; more details to come.