FACILITY INFORMATION

 * Please note that Blodgett Pool will be closed at the following times for the US Swimming meet:
Friday, December 11- Sunday, December 13th
* Please see the facility hours page for special closings and reduced facility hours in December http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/hours
* Hemenway Gymnasium will be closed December 20th-January 2nd. It will re-open with normal facility hours beginning Sunday, January 3rd.
* The Malkin Athletic Center will be closed December 22nd-January 23rd. It will re-open with normal facility hours beginning Sunday, January 24th.

NEW! SQUASH COURT RESERVATIONS @ HEMENWAY GYMNASIUM
The Online Squash Reservation System goes LIVE on Monday! All reservations must be made online for courts on Thursday, December 10th & beyond.
You may make Thursday reservations beginning Monday, December 7th. Court times for between today and Wednesday, December 9th will still be made on the clipboard at the front desk of Hemenway Gymnasium. After Wednesday, December 9th, the clipboard will be removed and all reservations must be created online.
Accessing the new online system is easy and can be done from any computer including the new kiosk in the Hemenway lobby.
For more information please see the website, scroll down to Hemenway Squash: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/activities/squash/index
We would like to thank the Harvard Law School Squash Club for their efforts with creating the online system.

PROGRAMS
Group Exercise
* The January 2010 GX Schedule is now available. Check it out at http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/schedules
* The last day of fall GX classes is Friday, December 18th. Please note the evening Cardio Blast class will not be held at the MAC on Friday, December 18th.
* Attention GX participants: We value your input and welcome your feedback. Please take a moment to complete the group exercise program survey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=9l4VGiBBuhmx8I9wdF5yfQ_3d_3d

Maintain Don't Gain
In addition to the current group exercise class schedule we are offering ZUMBA and No Equipment Necessary at the MAC next week!
These classes are complimentary to all Harvard Affiliates. Spaces are limited and pre-registration is recommended
to guarantee your sport. Class passes will be distributed at the front desk on a first come first serve basis. To pre-register please contact Dawn at macfit@fas.harvard.edu.
No Equipment Necessary       Tuesday, 12/8 12:15-1:10pm        Location: MAC Mezzanine
ZUMBA!                               Thursday, 12/10 4:00-4:55pm       Location: MAC Mezzanine      
http://recreation.gocrimson.com/programs/mdg

Shoe & Clothing Recycling Drive
Clean out your closets and donate old sneakers, gym clothes, towels, and sports equipment for recycling & reuse!
Bring them to the drop off boxes at the MAC & Hemenway from December 7th-22nd.
Sponsored by Harvard Athletics, Harvard Recycling, & the FAS Green Program
Questions? Email dara_olmsted@harvard.edu

Strength Training Orientations
 Looking for an efficient workout? Sign up for a Strength Training Orientation! A Personal Trainer will lead each 45-minute group session will teach you how to use the weight machines in the express circuit, along with basic use of cardio machines. Each participant will receive a strength worksheet. There is a $5.00 fee for the orientation and pre-registration is required. Sign up at the front desk at least 24 hours in advance. Orientations with less than 3 participants enrolled with be canceled due to low enrollment.
* Upcoming Strength Training Orientations at Hemenway
* Thursday, December 10th 12:30-1:15pm
 Please contact Kerry Smith at ptrainer@fas.harvard.edu with any questions.
     
 *Upcoming Strength Training Orientations at the MAC
  * Thursday, December 10th 5:30-6:15pm
 * Please contact Kate Doherty at fitness@fas.harvard.edu with any questions.

Healthy Regards,

Cristina