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In This Issue
Physical Therapy
Healthy Sack Lunches
Cardio Sampler Event
New Youth Programs
New Client Personal Training
Blood Drive
Sneak Preview
Forgotten ID Fee
East Court Reservations
Blue Zones
Running Club
Classes for Every Body
Member of the Month

Upcoming Races/Events:
 
Check out www.cvra.net for the most up to date information on local road races.
 
ZUMBATHON
Saturday February 9, 1-4pm
Rockwell Collins Rec Center
Open to the Public
$10 donation recommended.  All proceeds go to Cedar Rapids Dance Marathon and the Children's Miracle Network Hospital.
  

Freeze Fest

5K Run / Walk
February 23rd, 2013

11:00 am

Prairie Oak Lodge, Squaw Creek Park, Marion, IA

 

Concept2 Rowing World Team Challenge 

Rockwell Collins Rec Center

March 15 - April 15

alsabin@rockwellcollins.com

 

Sat, Apr 6 - Guthridge Park, Hiawatha


Freebie Friday April 12

Rockwell Collins Rec Center

 

Marion Rotary Marathon for Shoes
Sun, Apr 21 - Marion, IA

 
Bleed Purple, Win Gold 5K Race/1M Walk
Sat, May 4 - 317 8th Ave. SE Oelwein, IA 50662

 
Sat, May 18 - Kirkwood Community College, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404

 
Lake Geode Challenge
Sat, Jul 13 - Danville, IA

 

 

 

Rec Center Hours: 
Monday-Thursday
5:00AM to 10PM
Friday
5:00AM to 9PM
Saturday-Sunday
7:00AM to 7:00PM

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 NOON
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
Healthy Sack Lunches
 

Starting Monday, February 4th, the Healthy Sack Lunch Menu will be revamped with new sandwiches and salads. 

 

A new chicken breast sandwich and a new grilled vegetable sandwich will be featured.  You may also pick up a spinach and romaine salad with eggs, tomatoes and blue cheese. 

 

Price for the new revamped menu is $2.50 per item or $5.00 for two items and free chips.

  February 2013

Cardio Sampler Event Sunday, February 24 

Have you settled into a routine and find yourself doing the same workouts throughout the week? Now may be the time to mix up your workout and try something new! Join us on Sunday, February 24 from 2:30 - 4:30 pm for a Cardio Sampler Event. The event will start with a warm-up and will include four 15-minute sample classes, followed by a cool down and then finish up with some information from our dietitian, Sandy, on heart healthy eating tips.

 

The sample classes include: Step, Metabolic Blast, Boot Camp and Kick-it.  Rockwell Collins employees and family members who are eligible for a Rec Center membership are free to join us for the Cardio Sampler Event! Load up the family, invite a friend along and try something new on Sunday, February 24.

Young at Heart!
New Programs for Youth Members
The Rec Center is now offering two new programs for students 12-18 years of age. A weights program for all abilities and a plyometrics program will be offered. The eight-week programs will be held on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:30pm and from 7:30-8:30pm from February 25th through April 18th. All students will work with certified trainers. 
  

The weights program will teach the correct fundamentals of weight training, including both free-weights and machine weights.  The cost is $150.00.  Class size is limited to 12 students per time slot.

The plyometrics program will consist of vertical training, foot speed and agility, running form and med ball training.  The cost of this program is $125.00.  Class size is limited to 12 students per time slot.

Sign-up for these programs at the Rec Center Front Desk.  If you have any questions, please call Jeff at 295-0016.

New Client Personal Training Special
Have you been thinking about personal training, but never tried it before at the Rockwell Collins Rec Center?  We are offering a special deal to anyone who is new to personal training at the Rec Center. Through the month of February you may purchase a one-hour individual session for just $20 plus tax. 
 
Or if you would like to commit to a package deal, new clients may purchase a package of twelve one-hour individual sessions for $300 plus tax.  The single session or package must be purchased by 2/28/13.
 
Personal Training sessions are now offered on the weekends for your convenience (limited instructor availability).  Please contact Brenda at 295-0039 for more information.
Receive Three Free Guest Passes when you DonateBlood Drive
The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center will be conducting their quarterly blood drive at the Rockwell Collins Recreation Center on Thursday, February 21st.  Donation times are from 7am until 3pm in the Rockwell Collins Recreation Center Fitness Classroom.   

  

To sign-up to donate you may contact Lindsay at 319-295-0024 or email her at ljmontag@rockwellcollins.com.

Participants will receive three free guest passes for the Rockwell Collins Recreation Center (a $36.00 value).

 

The following class changes will be made to accomodate the Blood Drive in the Fitness Classroom:

 

5:25am Kick It will end at 6am.

9:10am SilverSneakers Yoga Stretch is cancelled

9:20am Fitness Yoga is moved to the High Court

10:30am Kids Fit and Fun is cancelled

11:15am Iron Works is cancelled 

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Sneak Preview

Upcoming SilverSneakers® and Retiree Events 

 

February Pickleball Tournament

A Pickleball Tournament will be held for SilverSneakers/Retiree Members on Sunday February 17 at 1pm in the High Court.  Watch for more information to be posted at the Information Center.

 

 

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.

Forgotten ID Fee Reinstated
Beginning Friday, February 1st we will reinstate the Forgotten ID Fee.  A fee of $3 plus tax will be required to enter the facility without your ID.  You also have the option to purchase a new ID for $5 plus tax.

East Court Reservations Available

Beginning February 1st any group with eight or more individual members  has the opportunity to reserve the East Court during open times for large group activities.  This includes volleyball, pickleball, badminton, basketball and dodgeball.

 

   - groups may reserve the court for $20 per hour (includes tax)

   - reservation may be made up to 7 days in advance

   - no same day reservations will be allowed

   - groups must have a minimum of eight people to make the

     reservation

   - reservation fee will be charged to the account of the person

     making the reservation

   - all charges are non-refundable

 

The court reservation system will allow larger groups the opportunity to get their preferred court time.  The West Court will continue to be available on a first come basis.  The East Court will be available on a first come basis when it is not reserved.

Congratulations Cedar Rapids!
Cedar Rapids has been chosen as a Blue Zone Demonstration Site. For more information:

Rockwell Collins Rec Center Running Club

Ever thought of running a 5K?  Are you currently running but don't have an event or goal you are working toward?  The Rockwell Collins Rec Center Running Club is coming soon and we would love for you to be a part of it.  Watch for information on running routes, workout plans and group runs at the information center this month.

Classes for Every Body 
MAX10 Logo NEW 
MAX10
For more information, please follow this link:
  
Move It & Lose It
Please contact Sara at 263-3963
  
Pilates 

Group Intro to Pilates

Mon/Wed Feb 11,13, 18, 20 from 12:00-1:00pm and 6:45-7:45pm cost $35 + tax

 

 

New VIPilates

You can now have you Pilates classes automatically withdrawn from your bank account

4 classes - $24 month

8 classes - $40 month

Unlimited monthly classes - $60/month

 

Included with your VIPilates membership you get:

Priority sign up for all classes

Reserved spots in the classes you want

No monthly bills

 

Just stop by the Rec Center Front Desk to fill out the paper work to become a VIPilates Member.

Member of the Month
Do you know a Rockwell Collins Rec Center Member who has significantly improved their health and fitness?  Nominate them for Member of the Month. 
 
The featured Member of the Month article will be posted at the Information Center at the beginning of each month.
 
You may fill out a ballot and nominate a Rec Center Member at the Member Recognition Box located at the Information Center.
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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