October News from the Rockwell Collins Recreation Center.

Beginning October 1st we will require that all TKD children who take lessons at the Rockwell Collins Recreation Center also be Recreation Center members. Rates for TKD Classes will remain the same.

Shotokan Karate

Shotokan Karate Lessons are now being taught at the Rockwell Collins Recreation Center by Instructor Mark Miller. Call to find out class times and sign-up for classes at the 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 October so sign up today!Questions? Contact Jamie at 295-1632.

Rec Center/Physical Clinic

Supporting the Rockwell Collins Wellness Program

October 2012

Newsletter

Rockwell Collins Recreation Center Open House held with ES&H Fair

The Rockwell Collins Recreation Center is planning an Open House in conjunction with the Environmental Safety and Health Fair (ES&H) Fair on Tuesday, October 16th from 3-6pm and again on Wednesday, October 17th from 6am-1pm. Attendees can pick-up a punch card from the Staff Greeter at the Rec Center Front Desk and visit our Health and Fitness Stations in the Main Equipment Area to collect five punches. Anyone who collects five punches can drop their card in the fish bowl for a chance to win an Ipad.

Stop in and visit our newly renovated facility, talk with our Fitness and Health Specialists and receive information and give-aways. Make sure to obtain those five punches to receive a chance to win the Ipad!

Flu Shots

Flu Shot Clinics will be held on Monday October 1st from 6:30am - 1:30pm and again on Friday, October 12th from 11:30am - 5:30pm in the High Court.

Upcoming High Court Closing Announcements

October 1st - Basketball Courts will be closed for flu shots from 5am-2pm

October 12th - Basketball Courts will be closed for flu shots from 11am-6pm.

October 16th -17th - The High Court will be closed for the Environment, Safety and Health Fair from 8am October 16th - 4:30pm October 17th.

October 16-18th - Basketball Courts will be closed from 5am October 16th until 4:00pm on October 18th.

MAX10 Bodyshaping BOGO Offer!

MAX10 is offering a special "Early-Bird" Buy-One-Get-One Free coupon for its 10-week Bodyshaping program during the Rockwell Collins Environmental Safety & Health Fair Oct. 16th from 3pm-6pm & October 17th from 6am-1pm.

Stop by the MAX10 booth and pick up your BOGO coupon! This coupon is good for the MAX10 Winter Session starting January 19th! As this is an early-bird sign-up, the voucher must be redeemed by November 1, 2012. The voucher must be purchased at our regular new member rate of $289+tax and and can include either one other new member, or one returning member.

Now in its 4th year of operation at the Rockwell Collins Recreation Center, MAX10 continues to deliver consistent results for every BODY! Come find out why MAX10 won 1st place for Team Spirit at this years Squaw Creek Army Challenge! Our program includes equipment costs, periodic evaluations, nutrition tracking, live seminars, cooking lessons, product demonstrations, social events, coaches, teams and much more!

MAX10 Logo NEW Grab a friend and sign up at the front desk! Both members must sign up at the same time. Valid only for eligible Rockwell Collins Rec Center members. 45 Minute class times offered M-FR at 5:30AM, 6:30AM, 11:30AM and 4:30PM with a Saturday class at 10:15AM. Call MAX10 at 558-6810 for more information. For program details, please visit www.max10fit.com

Still Time to Like Us on Facebook and Win

We would like you to "like us" on Facebook! If you are a member and have a Facebook account, just follow the link below and click on the like button at the top of our page. On October 17th we will draw the name of a member who has "liked us" to receive a 6-month free membership.

Don't worry if you are a member who has previously "liked us" you will be included in the drawing too.

http://www.facebook.com/yahoo#!/RockwellCollinsRecCenter

Price Increases for Selected Services

Beginning October 1st price increases will go into effect for the following services:

Rec Room (babysitting)

Pilates

Personal Training

New brochures are out reflecting pricing increases for these services. There is no expected increase for Rockwell Collins Recreation Center monthly membership dues at this time. There may be additional small increases for other fee services.

Johnny Reimers Free Intro to Racquetball

A free Introduction to Racquetball Class will be offered on Wednesday, October 24th from 7pm-8:30pm. Class size is limited to eight participants.

You may sign up for this class by calling the Rockwell Collins Recreation Center Front Desk at 295-2552.

New and Happening

New Sessions and Classes Starting

New Group Fitness Class, Pilates and TRX and Cycling Schedules begin October 15th. Preview them online on October 8th.

New Total Body Conditioning Class

Runs October 16th - December 6th on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7-7:30pm.

TBC takes inspiration from multiple fitness modalities including military-inspired bootcamp, HIIT (high-intensity interval training) and Tabata, in order to create an intense full-body workout in only 30 minutes!

This class will be dynamic and CHALLENGING! Participants should see noticeable cardiovascular and muscular endurance gains during the 8-week cycle. The class will focus on high intensity, body-weight movements with added work involving props such as resistance bands and kettlebells. This class is not designed for beginner exercisers.

An upfront fee of $48 plus tax will be charged to all participants. Fee is completely refunded upon participation in 12 of the 16 classes. Check out our website for enrollment information coming in mid-September.

New Walking Club Class

Beginning October 18th, join us for the new Rec Center Walking Club from 10:30-11:15am.

Why Walk?

It's great for cross training.

It's easy to add to your existing workouts, too.

It's low impact exercise with benefits: manage weight, improve mood and lower blood pressure.

It gives you a chance to socialize and make friends.

Help us get this club started!

Each time you attend class get entered into a drawing

to win a $25 gift card. Drawing to be held Dec. 10.

Participants must sign in each class.

Class meets in the High Court.

New Saturday Evening Dances

USA Dance Club will be offering monthly Saturday Evening dances in the Rockwell Collins Recreation Center High Court. The next dance will be held on October 20th from 7-11pm. For more information visit the local chapter site at:

http://wheedance.home.mchsi.com/

TRX Classes

Session Special

Next 8-week sessions runs October 15-December 9

One session only $48 plus tax

Sessions offered:

Monday 11:00 - 11:45 AM w/Lindsay
Monday 5:30 - 6:15 PM w/Kristy
Tuesday, 5:25 - 6:10 AM w/Amy M
Tuesday 12:10 - 12:55 PM w/Bonnie
Wednesday 5:30 - 6:15 PM w/Sara
Thursday, 5:25 - 6:10 AM w/Kristy
Thursday, 5:30 - 6:15 PM w/Lindsay
Friday, 12:10 - 12:55 PM w/Bonnie
NEW! Saturday, 10:30-11:15 AM w/Chris G

Did you know?

TRX make-up passes are available for classes that you have to unavoidably miss. Make-up passes are available from your TRX instructor. You can use them in the current session in classes that are not at full capacity.

Pilates Group Intro Classes

Mon/Wed Oct 8, 10, 15, 17 6:45-7:45pm

Tue/Thur Oct 9,11, 16, 18 12-1pm

Cost is $35 plus tax per person

If you are new to Pilates and prefer to do a private session Intro Class you must purchase a minimum of two classes at $35 plus tax per class. Returning students may purchase one private refresher class at $35 plus tax per class.

Sneak Preview

Upcoming SilverSneakers® and Retiree Events

October SilverSneakers

Come join us for the Fall SilverSneakers/Retiree Potluck to be held on October 18th from 11:30am-2pm. Sandwich, potato salad and beverage will be provided. If your last name begins with A-M please bring a side dish to share. If your last name begins with N-Z, please bring a dessert to share.

Entertainment will be provided by Nearly Elvis from 12:30-1:30pm. Please RSVP for this event by Monday October 8th. You may call the Front Desk at 295-2552 to register.

Follow this link to view the SilverSneakers class schedule:

http://www.rockwellcollinsreccenter.com/Silver%20Sneakers%20Schedule%20May%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.