July News from the Rockwell Collins Recreation Center. Know an eligible non-member? Invite them to join for free during July!

Have you misplaced an item and looked all over for it? Perhaps a water bottle or a pair of sneakers? Please check at the Rec Center Front Desk for any items you may have left at the Rec Center. We will be taking accumulated items to Good Will at the end of July.

July 2012

Newsletter

Free Membership During July

No Contracts, No Obligations

Are you thinking about joining or rejoining the Rec

Center? Now is your chance to try out our facility! During the month of July we are offering a free trial punch card membership. Invite your family and friends who are eligible to try out our newly renovated facility.

Who:

Anyone who is not currently a member and is eligible for membership.

What:

Free Trial July Membership. Use the Recreation Center and all non-fee facility equipment and programs as many times as you wish during the month of July (Facility will be closed on July 4th).

How:

Stop by the Recreation Center Front Desk, show proof of eligibility, sign a waiver and pick up your free one-month punch card. No medical screening is required.

For more information please contact the Rec Center Front Desk at 295-2552.

Move It & Lose It

Have you heard about it? It's an eight-week exercise and weight management class that combines the expertise of certified Fitness Specialists with that of a Registered Dietitian and gets real results for you!

You will work out in a supportive, small group setting three times per week. The Fitness Specialist will challenge you to exciting new activities each class designed to increase your fitness level and assist you with weight loss. Each week your group will meet for 30-minutes with staff Dietitian, Sandy Holterhaus to learn sensible, long-term weight management strategies and healthy eating tips.

"During the pilot program that began in March and lasted for eight weeks the morning class participants averaged over 9lbs of weight loss each. Evening participants averaged over 12lbs of weight loss! This is a great program that is changing people's lives," says Sandy Holterhaus, Rec Center Dietitian.

If you are ready to make healthy changes in your life and improve your fitness level and eating habits this program is for you. The next session sign-up begins July 9th. Read below for more details.

Cost: $120 for eight-week session

Dates: July 23- September 14

Length: 8 Weeks

Exercise: 1 hour 3x per week

Dietitian: 1/2 hour 1x per week

Class Times:

A. Exercise M,W,F @5:30-6:30AM

Dietitian W @6:30AM

B. Exercise M,W,F @9-10AM

Dietitian W @10AM

C. Exercise M,W,Th @4:30-5:30PM

Dietitian W @5:30PM

D. Exercise M,W,Th @ 5:30-6:30PM

Dietitian W @6:30PM

Make a committment to improve your health this year by joining "Move It & Lose It" this session. For more information contact Sara at 263-3963 or Sandy at 295-0025.

*Classes will be canceled when the Rec Center is closed for Holidays and will be made up at a later date.

Kids Summer Sports Camp

Be active this summer! Located at the Rec Center, our multi-sport camp provides structured, non-competitive play for children 6-11 years of age.

Date: July 9-12, 2012

Time: 1:30-3:00 p.m.

Who: Children ages 6-11 or Kindergarten to 5th grade. Child does not need to be a Rec Center member to attend.

Cost: $48.15 (tax included) per session per child. T-shirt included for all participants. Stop by the Rec Center front desk or mail the form and payment (located on our website). Please make check out to Rockwell Collins Rec Center. For more information or to download a brochure:

http://www.rockwellcollinsreccenter.com/sports%20camp%20brochure%202012.pdf

Healthy Sack Lunches

Beginning Monday, July 9th you can get your workout in and pick-up healthy sack lunch items at the Rec Center. Items will cost you $2 or $4 and will be available for purchase from a cooler. You can pay for the items at the Recreation Center Front Desk.

Shotokan Karate Begins July 9th

The Rockwell Collins Rec Center is pleased to introduce Shotokan Karate Lessons with Instructor Mark Miller.

Karate is a martial art that emphasizes self-defense without weapons. It is a combination of mental and physical training to develop both a strong mind and a strong body. This combination of mental and physical strength allows one to face adversity with confidence.

Class times are Monday and Thursday evenings from 6-7pm beginning Monday, July 9th. Class will meet in Racquetball Court 1.

Fees only for insurance coverage and testing (typically every 6- months). For more information, please see the flyer located on our website: http://www.rockwellcollinsreccenter.com/Shotokan%20Karate%20brochure%20July%202012.pdf

You must be a Rec Center Member to participate. You may sign up at the Rec Center Front Desk.

Bench Press Club

Are you looking for a way to monitor your strength? Join the Bench Press Club this month! Members have the chance to earn awards each quarter for percentage of body weight lifted, most improved lift, and decreased body fat percentage.

The Bench Press Club is complimentary and begins every January with lifts held quarterly (Jan-Apr-July-Oct). You may join the Bench Press Club at any quarter. Group lifts are already being scheduled for July so sign up today! Questions? Contact Jamie at 295-1632.

Get Suspended!

TRX® Free Demos Continue

Looking to add something new to

your workout routine? Why not try

TRX® Suspension Training?

The following class demo times

are available June 25th - Aug. 19th:

Wednesday 12:10-12:55 PM

Thursday 5:30-6:15 PM

Join the Suspension by signing up for

a free TRX® demo class at the

Rec Center Front Desk today!

If you like the demo why not sign-up for a class session? Classes can be pro-rated if you join mid-session. TRX Class times and pricing are available at:

http://www.rockwellcollinsreccenter.com/TRX%20flyer%20June%2025%20Aug%2019%202012.pdf

Sneak Preview

Upcoming SilverSneakers® and Retiree Events

July SilverSneakers Travel to Czech and Slovak Museum

This month we will be going to the Czech and Slovak Museum on Thursday, July 19th at 1:00pm. We will be going during the first week of the museum's grand re-opening. The cost is $10.00 for senior admission, $12.00 for regular admission. There will be an exhibit by world famous artist Alfphonse Mucha:Inspirations of Art Nouveau. 230 rare works of one of the world's most famous artists will be on display. If you plan to attend please notify the Front Desk at 295-2552. Please direct any questions to Deb at 295-0017.

SilverSneakers® fitness classes available Weekdays

The class schedule with descriptions is available at the SilverSneakers® message center or at rockwellcollinsreccenter.com. To register for programming please contact the front desk at 295-2552. For more information on SilverSneakers® events and services please contact Deb Duff at 295-0017.

Have A Blast with the New Group Fitness Class Schedule

The new Group Fitness Class Schedule is out and includes a new class - Metabolic Blast. Join Janet and Tracey for this all-new

time-efficient cardio and strength class! Class is broken down into segments of high-energy, quick, continuous cardio drills mixed with upper and lower body strength work. Join this class on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:15pm.

See the new GFCS at: http://www.rockwellcollinsreccenter.com/Group%20Fitness%20Schedule%20June%2025%202012.pdf

See the Pilates Class schedule here: http://www.rockwellcollinsreccenter.com/Pilates%20Schedule%20June%2025%202012.pdf

Group Fitness Class and Pilates Class schedules can also be picked up at the Rec Center Information Center located by the Rec Center Front Desk.

Outdoor Classes on the Turf!

Three Outdoor Fitness Classes Offered Free to Eligible Non-members

Join in the Fun at the Sports Park Field Turf (next to the softball fields) by participating in the following outdoor classes which are open to Rec Center members and free to eligible non-members.

Outdoor Mat Pilates - Monday 12:10-12:55pm. Please bring your mat and towel.

Outdoor Zumba® - Monday 6:30-7:15pm. Ditch the workout! Join the party! Dance away your worries!

Outdoor Fitness Yoga - Friday 12:10-12:55pm. Please bring your yoga mat to class.

Please note: all outdoor class participants will be asked to sign a liability waiver before each class.

Outdoor Classes for Members

Outdoor Hula Hoop -Wednesday 10-10:30am.

Outdoor Basic Training

Sign up Now at the Front Desk

Another option for outdoor enthusiasts is Outdoor Basic Training. The next session runs July 10-August 30th. Cost for this class is $48.00 and will be refunded to participants who attend 12 out of the sixteen sessions. For more information please contact Brenda at 295-0039 or check out the flyer at: http://www.rockwellcollinsreccenter.com/OBT%20second%20session%202012.pdf.

For more information regarding any of the Rec Center's programs or services, please call 319-295-2552, or visit us online at www.rockwellcollinsreccenter.com.