New Happenings in January from the Rockwell Collins Recreation Center.

A free Introduction to Racquetball Class will be offered on Wednesday, January 30th from 7-8:30pm. We will review the rules and basic fundamentals. 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.

Be S.M.A.R.T in 2013

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:

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.

January 2013

New Year - New Hours!

The Rockwell Collins Recreation Center is expanding its hours. Starting January 2nd, 2013 the new hours will be:

Mon-Thur 5am - 10pm

Friday 5am - 9pm

Sat -Sun 7am - 7pm

New and Exciting Events

"Freebie Fridays"

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

Friday, January 11

Friday, April 12

Friday, August 16

Friday, November 15

Join us on Friday, January 11 for the First Freebie Friday

Rockwell Collins employees and family members are invited to try the Rec Center out for a day on Friday, January 11, 2013. Attendees can work out on equipment or participate in any of the group fitness classes offered throughout the day. Attendees can take a tour of the Rec Center and stop by our fitness booths. Classes offered include: Fitness Yoga, IronWorks, Zumba, Zumba Gold and Core.

Friday evening, come for the ZUMBA Marathon from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Join us as we kick off the new year with a major dance party. Invite your friends and help us Zumba Logo FILL THE FLOOR! Anyone who qualifies for a Rockwell Collins Rec Center membership can join the party! (Current members who complete a referral card and bring a friend along will earn a special gift and all participants will go home with some bling!

Come ready to party yourself into shape with the Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning, dance fitness moves. Feel the Music and let loose on the first Freebie Friday of the New Year.

New in 2013 - Rec Center Member Advisory Committee

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.

Sneak Preview

Upcoming SilverSneakers® and Retiree Events

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.

Bench Press Club

Are you looking for a way to monitor your strength? Join the Bench Press Club. We will test your strength each quarter and give awards for the best lift, most improved lift and three consecutive lifts.

Any age, male or female can participate. Make an appointment with a fitness specialist today to monitor your January lift by calling 295-2552.

Blue Zones Pledge Site

Have you pledged to commit to a healthier lifestyle? Blue Zones are areas in the world where people live the longest. Help our community and state become a Blue Zone by committing yourself to a healthier lifestyle. Just follow this link to get started.

http://www.bluezonesproject.com/citizens/signup

New Year New You!

Classes to Help Reach your Goals in 2013

MAX10

Sign-up today for the next session beginning January 19th!

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

Move It & Lose It

Next Session Begins January 7

An eight-week exercise and weight management class that combines the expertise of Fitness Specialists or an experienced group fitness class instructor 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 discuss healthy eating topics.

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.

Pilates

Group Intro to Pilates

Mon/Wed January 8, 10, 15, 17 from Noon to 1pm or 6:45-7:45pm. (Four one-hour sessions). Cost is $35 plus tax.

Private Intro/Refresher Sessions

May be scheduled at $35 per hour plus tax.

New Pilates Session runs January 7 - March 31. Register at the Front Desk to reserve your spot by calling 295-2552.

Total Body Conditioning

Hit it Hard and Go Home! Begins January 8.

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. For more information on TBC follow this link:TBC Flyer.

ZUMBA Gold Class Change Announcement

Beginning January 9th, 2013 the Tuesday 10:30am ZUMBA Gold Class will be moved to Wednesday from 9:05-9:50am due to member demand.

Dues IncreaseTakes Place in January

A membership dues increase of $2.00 per-person monthly takes 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.

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.