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In This Issue
Member Advisory Group Forming
Freebie Fridays
Sneak Preview
New Hours in January
Holiday Special Packages
Dues Increase
2013 S.M.A.R.T. Rewards
Pilates "JumpBoard" Class
On Your Toes...

Upcoming Races/Events:
 
Check out www.cvra.net for the most up to date information on local road races.
 
Upcoming Area Races

 

 

Last Race of the Year

Fun Run/Walk

December 31st, 9am

Rockwell Collins Rec Center 

 

Rec Center Hours: 
Monday-Thursday
5:05AM to 10PM
Friday
5:05AM to 8PM
Saturday
7:30AM to 5:30PM
Sunday
9:30AM to 5:30PM

Rec Room Babysitting Service Hours:

Monday-Thursday
9AM to 1:15PM and
4:00PM to 7:45PM
Friday
9AM to 1:15PM and
4:00PM to 6:45PM
Saturday
8AM to 12NOON
Contact Us: 
400 Collins Road NE
MS 154-100
Cedar Rapids, IA 52498
phone 319.295.2552
 
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On-site Physical Therapy
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! 

NO DOCTOR'S REFERRAL 
is needed with Rockwell
Collins Wellmark Insurance
(also true with most other
Iowa based plans). 

FREE 10 MINUTE
EVALUATIONS
Tuesdays at 5:00 PM
Wednesdays at Noon.
Call 295-8899 or stop by to schedule.

Located inside the
Rockwell Collins Rec Center
Join the Rec Center Member Advisory Committee

Now is YOUR time and we want to hear from you! What do you like or what would you like to see at the Rec Center? Member Advisory Committees are new for you in 2013. Give us your input, react to staff ideas and make suggestions on what you would like to see at the Rec Center. We will hold committee meetings at various hours, four times per year and welcome your ideas.

Brief informational meetings about joining the advisory committee will be held at the Rec Center on Thursday, January 17 at 6:00 pm, Friday, January 18 at 7:00 am, Friday, January 18 at 10:30 am. Attend one meeting to learn more about how you can become involved. Refreshments will be provided. Please register in advance by contacting the Rec Center at 295-2552. For more information contact Nancy Craig at 319-295-0017 or email nlcraig@rockwellcollins.com.

Remember you may always leave a comment in the suggestion box located at the Information Center.

 

 
Freebie Fridays2013

Four Fridays have been set aside in 2013 as designated "Freebie Fridays." Bring your Rec Center eligible co-workers, family and friends for a "free" day pass to the Rockwell Collins Rec Center. Fun events and information are planned. Dates for the four Freebie Fridays in 2013 are:

 

  Friday, January 11

   Friday, April 12

   Friday, August 16

   Friday, November 15

 

Zumba Marathon Freebie Friday Night January 11, 2013! 

Watch for information about the first Freebie Friday on our Zumba Marathon. An exciting evening of Zumba dancing with your favorite instructors.  

December 2012

Newsletter

Holiday Hours

Monday, December 24 - 7am-Noon

Tuesday, December 25 - Closed

Monday, December 31 - 7am-2pm

Tuesday, January 1, 2013 - Closed

 

Rockwell Collins Business Update Meeting

High Court Closed 

8am December 12 - 7pm December 13

North Entrance Closed December 13th during meetings

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Sneak Preview

Upcoming SilverSneakers® and Retiree Events

     

Paramount Theater Tour TODAY!

Take a tour through the beautifully remodeled theater. Go behind the scenes with a docent guide where normally only actors and stage hands go. The last stop of the tour will be the new Encore Lounge where you may buy a refreshment/pastry.

  

Date: Wednesday, December 5

Time: 1:30pm

Location: Downtown Cedar Rapids,

123 3rd Ave. SE (we will meet at the theater)

Tour Fee: $2

 

Please call the Rec Center Front Desk if you have not yet signed-up and still wish to attend.

 

Please follow the link below to view the SilverSneakers® class schedule:

SilverSneakers Class Link

  

For more information on the SilverSneakers® program you may contact Lindsay at 295-0024.

New Year - New Hours!
The Rockwell Collins Recreation Center will be expanding its hours beginning January 2nd, 2013.  The new hours will be:
 
Mon-Thur  5am - 10pm
Friday       5am - 9pm
Sat -Sun   7am - 7pm

Holiday Special Packages

Current Members, new members, pick up your holiday special packages today.  The Rockwell Collins Rec Center is offering special deals on new member membership dues and specialty services such as Personal Training and Dietitian services.  For all the details follow this link to: Holiday Special Packages or stop by our Holiday Special display to pick up the flyer.  Have a happy, healthy holiday when you select a Holiday Special Package for yourself or another!

 

Are you a S.M.A.R.T Rewards member?  Do you want to jump start your S.M.A.R.T Rewards chances for 2013?  Read how you can get a S.M.A.R.T start by referring your Rec Center eligible friends and family members to our Holiday Special Packages by following the link above.

Rockwell Collins Recreation Center Announces Dues Increase 

A membership dues increase of $2.00 per-person monthly will take effect on January 1, 2013. The last membership dues increase took place in October of 2008. The increase in membership dues will allow continued improvements to the facility, help cover the expansion of hours and increased operational costs.

2013 S.M.A.R.T Rewards

Are you S.M.A.R.T.? Earn rewards for working out at the Rockwell Collins Rec Center 12 days each month in 2013!  If you are a current S.M.A.R.T Rewards member you will automatically be signed-up for 2013 and do not need to do anything to continue receiving chances for rewards and give-aways.  Please follow this link to read about the updated S.M.A.R.T. Rewards program for 2013:  S.M.A.R.T Brochure and Pledge Form

 

If you are new to S.M.A.R.T follow the above link to print out a pledge form or pick one up at the Rec Center Information Center and turn it in at the Rec Center Front Desk.  Then visit the Rec Center 12 or more days each month in 2013 to earn chances for rewards and giveaways including the grand prize of $2,500 to be given away in December, 2013.

 

Read about our Holiday Special Packages above to see how you can jump start your S.M.A.R.T Rewards for 2013.

 

New Pilates "JumpBoard" Class Provides Cardio and Pilates Workout!

Six new Pilates classes are being offered beginning December 10th, including three "JumpBoard" classes which encourage "muscular endurance training", provide "strength training" and reduce "impact" on joints.  The new Pilates classes and times are:

 

Monday 8:15am Silver Pilates

Tuesday 12:10pm JumpBoard

Tuesday 4:45pm JumpBoard

Thursday 6:40pm Pilates on the Arc

Friday 12:10pm Pilates for Athletes  

Saturday 9:15am JumpBoard

  

 

 

Pilates Holiday Challenge

Dec 10-Jan 6, 2013

Pick up your punchcard in any Pilates class starting on Monday December 10th. Attend 10 classes in 4 weeks- Get in a drawing to win Pilates apparel, Free classes or the grand prize a 12 week session (24 classes) FREE! Note: You will be charged for the classes you attend (Pilates and Arc).  You may attend mat classes for free.

 

For more information on Pilates class times please see the brochure located at:  Pilates Holiday Schedule.

 

Zumba ...On Your Toes

 

Last Race of the Year Fun Run/Walk

Monday December 31st at 9am.  Free and open to Non-Rec Center Members.  Watch for registration forms at the Rockwell Recreation Center Information Center by the Front Desk.

 

Friday Night ZUMBA!

Who needs a dance club?  You can ZUMBA Friday after work from 4:30-5:15pm with Tracey in the Fitness Classroom.  Get your weekend off to a great start!

 

MAX10

Next Session Begins January 19th. Sign-up begins Monday, December 17th.

 

MAX10 is the premier 10-week weight loss and bodyshaping program! MAX10 is specifically designed for EVERY BODY!!!! Utilizing fitness kickboxing, resistance training, and a natural health perspective, MAX10 can help you achieve optimal health and fitness in a supportive, encouraging atmosphere.   Please follow this link to the MAX10 website for more information on class times at the Rockwell Collins Recreation Center:  MAX10 Info

 

MAX10 Interim Session

Sign-up for Interim session (Dec. 10 - Jan. 18) begins Monday, Dec. 3rd.  Cost is $49 plus tax.

 

Move It & Lose It

Next Session Begins January 7th

 

An eight-week exercise and weight management class that combines the expertise of Fitness Specialists with that of a Registered Dietitian and gets real results for you!

 

Work out in a supportive, small group setting three times each week.   The Fitness Specialist will challenge you to exciting new activities 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.

 

For class times and sign-up information, please follow this link:

 

Move It and Lose It Information.  For more information contact Sara at 263-3963.

 

 

TRX Classes 

A TRX special class price is available during the interim session from December 9th, 2012 through January 6th, 2013. Attend drop-in classes for just $3 each!  If you would like a free introduction to TRX, please sign-up at the Rockwell Collins Recreation Center Front Desk for this 30-minute appointment with a Fitness Specialist.

 

 

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.
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