Good afternoon everyone & Happy Warm weather!!!!! Here is your recreation news!
FACILITY HOURS
* Facility hours for the Spring semester are available at http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/hours Please be sure to check out the schedule for updates for ALL facilities.
MEMBERSHIP
* Memberships are now on sale online and in person. For additional information please contact Kristin LeBel amembers(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:amembers@fas.harvard.edu>.
* To renew your locker at Blodgett, please visit the Murr Center Conditioning Room front desk between 9am - 5pm, Monday through Friday, or contact Casey Blodget at caseyblodget(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:caseyblodget@fas.harvard.edu>.
PROGRAMS
GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES
* The Spring 2012 Group Exercise Schedules will run from January 23rd - May 13th. The schedules can be viewed on our website: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/schedules
* Now you can view all Recreation Events in one place! Check out our new online calendar at http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/calendar where you can view fitness classes, specialty classes, special events & more! You can add the events directly to your Outlook Calendar or schedule an email alert
TEAM FITNESS CHALLENGE WINNERS!
* Congratulations to the winners of the 2012 Team Fitness Challenge!
o 1. DBG Domination - 20115 total workout minutes
o 2. HLHL - 14595 total workout minutes
o 3. Probably going to win - 13090 total workout minutes
DANCE WORKSHOPS
* ZUMBA DANCE PARTY: UNITED WE DANCE TO CURE ALS ***NEW DATE AND TIME!*** Ditch the workout and join the party! The proceeds from this Zumbathon(r) charity event will benefit MDA's Augie's Quest, a nonprofit research initiative dedicated to finding treatments and cures for ALS. ! Tickets are $10.00/pp and can be purchased before the event(4:30-4:55pm). Cash only. For more information contact Liz Hamp at: hemfit(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:hemfit@fas.harvard.edu>. Date: Friday, March 23rd; Time: 5:00-6:30 pm; Instructors: The Harvard Recreation ZUMBA Instructors; Location: Malkin Athletic Center Mezzanine.
YOGA WORKSHOPS
* Check out the specialty workshops that we have to offer at Hemenway on Saturdays! http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/Yoga_Workshops
STRENGTH TRAINING ORIENTATIONS
* Want to learn how to use the machines safely and properly? Register for a Strength Training Orientation at the MAC or Hemenway. Strength Training orientations are 45-minute sessions, during which members are led through a row of circuit machines by a certified personal trainer.
* For additional information: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/strength_trainingorientations
* Upcoming Strength Training Orientations:
* Friday April 13: Hemenway 12:00 pm
HARVARD ON THE MOVE
* The program also offers workshops and lectures highlighting relevant research and practical information.
* For the current schedule: www.harvard.edu/onthemove<http://www.harvard.edu/onthemove> or join our list serve by e-mailing: onthemove-list-join(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu<mailto:onthemove-list-join@lists.fas.harvard.edu>
TENNIS CLINICS & LESSONS
* Come on down to the Murr Center for the Noon or 6:30pm Tennis Clinics (Monday - Thursday, year-round)! *Must wear non-marking tennis shoes and bring tennis racquet.
* Please contact Mike Mercier at mercier(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:mercier@fas.harvard.edu> to set up a private lesson!
* Please visit us on the web for more info on tennis and to join the tennis email list: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/activities/tennis/index
ROWING
* Weld Boathouse is now open for recreational rowing, Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm! The seasons and prices for membership can be found online: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/activities/rowing/index.
* Memberships are sold out of the Murr Center Fitness Room: valid swim tests are required. Rowing instruction is also available, please contact Dan Boyne (boyne(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:boyne@fas.harvard.edu>) for more information.
SQUASH CLINICS & LESSONS
* Come on down to the Murr Center for Tuesday night (7-8:30pm) squash clinics with Mike Way, Head Squash Coach for Harvard University! Must wear squash shoes and bring squash racquet.
* For lessons, please contact Assistant Squash Coach Luke Hammond, lukehammond(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:lukehammond@fas.harvard.edu>.
GOLF LESSONS/SIMULATOR
* For questions regarding the golf simulator call the Murr Center Front Desk at (617) 495-3454 or email Casey Blodget, caseyblodget(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:caseyblodget@fas.harvard.edu>.
* For golf lessons, please email Jim Burke, jrburke(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:jrburke@fas.harvard.edu>.
Kerry Antunes
Assistant Fitness Manager
Harvard University
Hemenway Gymnasium
(Office)617-496-6589
Good afternoon everyone & Happy March! Here is your recreation news!
FACILITY HOURS
* Facility hours for the Spring semester are available at http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/hours Please be sure to check out the schedule for updates for ALL facilities.
* Please note the highlighted pool changes:
o The Blodgett Pool will be closed Friday March 2 through Sunday March 4. Monday March 5 the Blodgett Pool will reopen at 9am.
MEMBERSHIP
* Memberships are now on sale online and in person. For additional information please contact Kristin LeBel amembers(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:amembers@fas.harvard.edu>.
* To renew your locker at Blodgett, please visit the Murr Center Conditioning Room front desk between 9am - 5pm, Monday through Friday, or contact Casey Blodget at caseyblodget(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:caseyblodget@fas.harvard.edu>.
PROGRAMS
GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES
* The Spring 2012 Group Exercise Schedules will run from January 23rd - May 13th . The schedules can be viewed on our website: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/schedules
* Now you can view all Recreation Events in one place! Check out our new online calendar at http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/calendar where you can view fitness classes, specialty classes, special events & more! You can add the events directly to your Outlook Calendar or schedule an email alert
DANCE WORKSHOPS
· Join us as we learn to shuffle and shake it with one of our three dance workshops. Experience is not required! For additional information: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/programs/danceworkshops
· Upcoming Workshop - Party Rock Shuffle Dance Party - Party Rock is in the house tonight! Choreographer and dancer, Katie Egan breaks down the steps to LMFAO;s "Party Rock Shuffle" in this fun and upbeat class. From beginners to advanced, this class will get you moving. By the end you'll be ready to show off your moves on the dance floor! Monday, March 5th 7:00-8:15pm @ MAC; Fee: $8.00 for facility members/$12.00 for Harvard Affiliate non-facility members. Space is limited. Register at the front desk of Hemenway or the MAC between 2/13 - 3/4 to guarantee your spot. Payment must be made at time of registration. No checks. For more information contact Katie Egan at hemops(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:hemops@fas.harvard.edu>.
· ZUMBA DANCE PARTY: UNITED WE DANCE TO CURE ALS ***NEW DATE AND TIME!*** Ditch the workout and join the party! The proceeds from this Zumbathon® charity event will benefit MDA's Augie's Quest, a nonprofit research initiative dedicated to finding treatments and cures for ALS. WE HAVE MOVED THE EVENT TO THE MAC GYM FLOOR SO THAT WE MAY ACCOMMODATE MANY MORE PEOPLE AND RAISE EVEN MORE MONEY TO FIND A CURE FOR ALS! PLEASE HELP US - TELL YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY! Tickets are on sale February 27th - March 23rd. Tickets are $10.00 per person and can be purchased after the selected ZUMBA classes (MAC) - Tuesday 5:30PM & Thursday 12:15PM; (Hemenway) - Monday 7:15AM or 4PM, Wednesday 12:15PM & Friday 7:15AM. Cash only. For more information contact Liz Hamp at: hemfit(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:hemfit@fas.harvard.edu>. Date: Friday, March 23rd; Time: 5:00-6:30 pm; Instructors: The Harvard Recreation ZUMBA Instructors; Location: Malkin Athletic Center Mezzanine.
YOGA WORKSHOPS
· Check out the specialty workshops that we have to offer at Hemenway on Saturdays! http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/Yoga_Workshops
STRENGTH TRAINING ORIENTATIONS
· Want to learn how to use the machines safely and properly? Register for a Strength Training Orientation at the MAC or Hemenway. Strength Training orientations are 45-minute sessions, during which members are led through a row of circuit machines by a certified personal trainer.
· For additional information: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/strength_trainingorientations
· Upcoming Strength Training Orientations:
§ Monday March 7: Hemenway 12:00 pm
§ Wednesday March 9: MAC 5pm
§ Friday April 13: Hemenway 12:00 pm
HARVARD ON THE MOVE
* The program also offers workshops and lectures highlighting relevant research and practical information.
* For the current schedule: www.harvard.edu/onthemove<http://www.harvard.edu/onthemove> or join our list serve by e-mailing: onthemove-list-join(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu<mailto:onthemove-list-join@lists.fas.harvard.edu>
TENNIS CLINICS & LESSONS
* Come on down to the Murr Center for the Noon or 6:30pm Tennis Clinics (Monday - Thursday, year-round)! *Must wear non-marking tennis shoes and bring tennis racquet.
* Please contact Mike Mercier at mercier(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:mercier@fas.harvard.edu> to set up a private lesson!
* Please visit us on the web for more info on tennis and to join the tennis email list: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/activities/tennis/index
SQUASH CLINICS & LESSONS
· Come on down to the Murr Center for Tuesday night (7-8:30pm) squash clinics with Mike Way, Head Squash Coach for Harvard University! Must wear squash shoes and bring squash racquet.
· For lessons, please contact Assistant Squash Coach Luke Hammond, lukehammond(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:lukehammond@fas.harvard.edu>.
GOLF LESSONS/SIMULATOR
* For questions regarding the golf simulator call the Murr Center Front Desk at (617) 495-3454 or email Casey Blodget, caseyblodget(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:caseyblodget@fas.harvard.edu>.
* For golf lessons, please email Jim Burke, jrburke(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:jrburke@fas.harvard.edu>.
Kerry Antunes
Assistant Fitness Manager
Harvard University
Hemenway Gymnasium
(Office)617-496-6589