*FACILITY HOURS
** The June 2010 facility schedule has been posted on our website. For
details, please go to: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/hours
Please contact Gary Brown at gbrown(a)fas.harvard.edu with any
questions related to facility hours.
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2 minute online survey. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/T3NH8L5
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SUMMER PROGRAMS
_Outdoor Specialty Classes_*
We are offering exciting outdoor programs this June at Hemenway Gymnasium.
Courses include /*Yoga Under the Sun, Extreme Outdoor Bootcamp, Couch to
5K and Outdoor Recess*/!
Classes will run for 4 weeks between June 1st-25th 2010./* Registration
is now live online and will be available until Wednesday, May 26th*/.
For additional information and to register go to:
http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/specialty_classes
_*
June 2010 GX Schedule*_
The June GX schedule at Hemenway Gymnasium will run June 1st-18th. The
schedule can be uploaded at
http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/schedules.
Summer 2010 GX Schedules will run June 21st-August 6th at Hemenway
Gymnasium & the MAC. This schedule will be available online in early June.
_*
SAVE THESE DATES*_
_*Specialty Offerings*_
Summer 2010 Specialty Classes July 6th-August 6th
Classes will include Belly Dance, Ballet, MTV Dance, Tropical Fire
Dance, Hip Hop, Latin, Pilates & more! Brochures will be available in
early June.
Registration is June 14th-30th online. Check the website for in person
registration options.
_*Harvard Slim Down*_
Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays
June 22 -- August 12
Time: 12:15-1:10pm
Location: Malkin Athletic Center
Registration June 7th-19th online. Check the website for in person
registration options.
Additional information: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/programs/slim_down
Please contact Dawn at macfit(a)fas.harvard.edu for additional information.
_*Aqua Aerobics this Summer at the MAC!!*_
Classes will be from June 21 to Aug. 5
Class Sections will be as follows:
Mondays 12:15 - 1:00pm (Dawn)
Tuesdays 5:30-6:25pm (Sarah)
Wednesday 12:15 - 1:00 pm (Dawn)
Summer Aqua Classes will be considered Specialty Classes. You'll be
able to register online (beginning June 7th). Online registration has an
additional $5 fee associated with it (the company we use charges us for
each transaction).
The fees will be as follows:
Register for one (1) or two (2) class section(s): $28 each section
Register for unlimited (attend any class section any time during the
above dates): $64
We need at least 15 people to register in order to run these classes, so
please sign up, and tell your friends!
_*Beginner Sailing Lessons
*_Dates: June 8th-11th
Time: 5:30- 7:30pm
Course Fee $100 per person (limit 12 people per class)
Registration will be accepted at the Murr Center and Sailing Center
Participants MUST have valid swim card to sign-up for class & must pass
the swim test before participating this class.
Please bring cash or check, made payable to Harvard Sailing, in order to
register for this class
Please contact Bern Noack at bcnoack(a)fas.harvard.edu for additional
information.
http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/activities/sailing/index
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Healthy Regards,
Cristina
_*FACILITY HOURS*_
*A complete listing of facility hours & special closings for May can be
located at: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/hours
_*
PROGRAMS
Stress Busters*_
On May 7th & 10th we are offering 4 complimentary classes to help you
relieve stress, take a break and have fun!
For class descriptions and additional information please see our
website: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/programs/stressbusters
All events are complimentary for facility members. Class passes will be
available at the front desk 30 minutes prior to the start time on a
first come first serve basis*
Hemenway Classes
"Melt Away Your Stress with Yoga Under the Sun"
*Date: Friday, May 7th 12:00-12:55pm
Instructor: Kerry Smith
*
"Meditation for a Happy Heart" *
Date: Friday May 7th 5:30-6:25pm
Instructor: Larisa Dupont
Location: Hemenway Gymnasium Multi-purpose room
*MAC Classes*
*"Alleviate Headaches with Massage"*
Date: Friday, May 7th 1:30-2:25pm
Licensed Massage Therapist: Dawn Slack
*"Masterclass: ZUMBA Style"*
Date, Monday, May 10th 4:30-5:25pm
Instructors: Cristina Hoff & Dawn Stenis
_*
Nordic Walking is Back! *_
Nordic Walking Intervals begins at the MAC Thursday, May 6th! Classes
will be Mondays at 12:10 and Thursdays at 5:00pm.
Meet in the manager's hallway next to the front desk, dressed for the
weather. Class will be canceled in the event of rain.
http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/nordicwalking
_*The Harvard Recreational Sailing Program is now open for the season!*_
The sailing facility is located on a barge in the Charles River at 45
Memorial Drive which is near the lower Basin on Memorial Drive and
easily accessible by the subway. You may contact the facility directly
to ask any additional questions you may have about this wonderful
opportunity to enjoy the Charles River at (617) 495-3434. Facility Hours
will run from April 15, 2010- June 4, 2010. During this time the
facility will be open Tuesday- Friday from 1pm-7pm.
For the summer/fall season the facility will extend the hours operation
to Tuesday-Sunday from 1pm-7pm which will begin June 4, 2010 and
continue through the fall when the facility will close for the season on
October 15th, 2010.
Private Instruction is available with Bern Noack,
BCNoack(a)fas.harvard.edu for $50/hr.
Orientations are also held every Wednesdays at 5:30pm.
In order to purchase a sailing membership you must present a valid
Harvard swim test card.
The swimming test consists of 100 yards of any stroke except the
backstrokes and must show good forward progress (i.e., swimmers are not
allowed to stop, hang on the lane lines or touch the bottom) in order to
pass.You must be an officer, student or staff with a Harvard ID or be a
Harvard Affiliate with a Harvard Athletic Facility pass to take the
Harvard Swim test. The tests will be given during regular hours of
operation at the Blodgett or MAC pool until 15 minutes prior to closing
time. (You must show the lifeguard your Harvard ID, prior to taking the
test.)
Please visit our website for any other updates on this facility at
http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/activities/sailing/index
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Healthy Regards,
Cristina