Ruud Lighting will be holding its first annual "Ruud Rush 5K" on Saturday, May 22nd at 8:30am. All proceeds will benefit Racine Activities for the Developmentally Disabled (RADD). If you like to run or walk, join the Razor Sharp Fitness team for this event!

We will pay half of your registration fee ($7.50), and you will recieve a team t-shirt! Just sign up at the front desk (cash or check only) before Wednesday, May 12th. Non-members may also partcipate on the Razor Sharp team for $15, and will receive a team t- shirt. We'll see you there!

Razor Sharp Fitness will be hosting our 3rd blood drive benefiting the Blood Center Of Wisconsin on Monday, June 14th, from 2:00-6:00pm in the gymnasium. Our last blood drive was on January 11th. Our goal was 35 donors and through your efforts, we had 25 people register, 29 units were collected, and 27 of those units were used. According the Blood Center, this was a very successful drive. Our goal for June is again, 35 donors so let's make it happen! We want to thank you for your commitment to saving lives in Wisconsin. There will be more information in the coming week to register for this blood drive. Please contact Suzanne Williamson RN at 321-0200 or email her at swilliamson@razorsharpfit.com for more information.

On the third Wednesday of May, at 7 PM local time around the world, cyclists will take to the roads in a silent protest of the carnage taking place on the streets. Chris Phelan organized the first Ride Of Silence in Dallas in 2003 after endurance cyclist Larry Schwartz was killed by a passing bus mirror on an empty road.

The Ride Of Silence is a free ride that asks its cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph for no longer than an hour, and to remain silent during the ride.The ride hopes to raise cycling awareness during bike safety month to motorists, police, traffic engineers, and city officials and is also a chance to mourn, in funeral procession style, those who have already been killed.

If you or someone you know may be interested in participating in the "Ride of Silence," please visit www.rideofsilence.org for more details.

The next 12-week session for Masters Swimming will begin Monday, May 17th. The class is open to both members and non-members, and you can choose to swim 1, 2, or 3 days a week. Fees and registration forms are located by the aquatics and sports bulletin board. Space is limited, so make sure to reserve your spot today! If you have any questions please contact Dan Neumann, Aquatics Director at (262)321-0200 or at dneumann@razorsharpfit.com

Whether you are going camping up north or traveling abroad, your acupuncturist can give you an essentials kit that you can use to treat many common injuries or ailments that might otherwise ruin your vacation. The kits can be modified, depending on where you will be traveling and what activities that you have planned. The following are the four most commonly recommended products, and some information about their uses.

A bad sunburn can be painful and usually takes a few days to a week to heal on its own. If you pack some Chin hung wan burn cream you can be back in the sun much sooner. It can also be used on any type of burn.

A scrape, cut or blister can interfere with your activities and depending on the location can make movement painful. It can also lead to infection or scarring if not treated properly. If you have some Yunan bai yao powder, you can stop the bleeding, and heal in a fraction of the time which reduces the risk of scarring. It also has strong natural antibiotic and analgesic properties that will lessen the chance of infection and numb the pain.

Another possible problem encountered when traveling is with food and digestion. There are two herbal formulas that you should never leave home without. Early Comfort and Curing Formula can stop the symptoms of food poisoning within minutes and help the body to detoxify the food without vomiting or diarrhea. They can also help with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, as well as abdominal cramping and pain from other causes including stomach flu.

Before you leave for your next vacation, make an herbal consultation appointment with Kelly or Juanita, and get your own personalized essential travel kit.

The winner of this seasons men's basketball championship was Scores. Scores defeated the defending champions Pudgys/Dover in a close 50-45 championship game. This is the first team championship for Scores. The league MVP award is still to be determined. The next basketball season will begin in the fall, so look for more information in late August or early September. Thank you to everyone who participated in the league this season.

The new class schedules (land and water) will be available at the front desk the week of May 17th. They will then go into effect the day after Memorial Day, Tuesday, June 1st, and will run through Labor Day.

Please help us to help others by donating food, benefitting Racine's food pantries or new (unwrapped) toys, benefitting the Tex Reynold's Toys for Tots program. The boxes are located by the front desk and we will be accepting both through the end of the month. Thank you very much!

Wellness Consultant Suzanne Williamson's role here at the club will change in June as she pursues a teaching position with Gateway Technical College. Suzanne's love of teaching (and a much shorter commute) make this a good opportunity for her. She will still continue to do cholesterol screenings, nutrition consults and teach Transitions Weight Loss Program but on a limited basis. We wish her well and we are glad that she is still a part of the Razor family.

Steve and Lisa Novak, owners of the Grind Café, still anticipate opening the coffee shop in early June. In addition to coffee and teas, their menu will include bakery items, fresh fruit, sandwiches and salads. The hours of operation are tentatively set for 6 am opening during the week til 8 or 9 pm. The weekend hours will be similar to the club hours.