ALPENA — Bay Athletic Club is celebrating 15 years. Despite the pandemic limiting in-person gatherings, the show must go on!

BAC has celebrated its members on stages for more than a decade.

“We love shining a bright light on their stories, their transformations and their achievements,” owner Trina Gray said in an email. “Our Fitness Inspired Gala is one of our favorite events of the year!”

This year, to be safe and follow public health mandates, BAC is moving its celebration to virtual.

“We have condensed our format to a mini-gala featuring a few of our favorite stories from 2020,” Gray said. “We hope you pour a glass of bubbly, wine or even tea and join us from your living rooms.”

It’ll be fun and festive with the expected touch of emotion as members share their health and fitness journeys.

You will get to vote to help select BAC’s Most Inspiring Story of the year. As part of its 15 year anniversary, there will also be special member recognition.

Join the BAC crew on a private Zoom line for the BAC Virtual Gala and 15 year anniversary.

All are welcome — members, friends, anyone who wants to celebrate a positive night.

There is no cost to attend, and no membership needed.

The virtual gala is at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16. Here is the link: https://zoom.us/j/366088705 Passcode: BAC.