Here is what’s new in the Harvard Recreation Department. Thank you for your continued support!

FACILITY HOURS

• Facility hours for the fall semester are available at http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/hours Please be sure to check out the schedule for updates on holiday hours including Veteran’s Day,  Thanksgiving break & Winter break.
• UPCOMING POOL HOUR CHANGES:

o November 5-Blodgett: 12pm-3:30

o November 11-Blodgett: 9am-2:15, no evening swim

o November 11-MAC Pool: Closed

o November 12,13-Blodgett: Closed

MEMBERSHIP

• Memberships for the academic year and fall semester are now on sale online and in person. For additional information please contact Kristin LeBel 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@fas.harvard.edu.

SPECIAL EVENTS

• Big THANK YOU to everyone that came out for Pilates for Pink and Zumba Pink Party! Both events were major successes in supporting a cure for Breast Cancer. Be proud Harvard!
• Harvard on the Move Workshop - Injury Prevention with Core Stabilization, Irene Davis,PhD.
• Did you know that having weak core muscles can lead to injury? Come hear the latest research and learn core stabilization exercises to strengthen your core and reduce your risk of injury!
• Wednesday November 9^th 7:30-8:30pm Fong Auditorium, Boylston Hall

PROGRAMS

GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES

• The Fall 2011 Group Exercise Schedules will run from August 29^th-December 4^th. The schedules can be viewed on our website: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/schedules
• HEMENWAY YOGA WORKSHOPS http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/Yoga_Workshops

STRENGTH TRAINING ORIENTATIONS & CLINICS

• Strength Training orientations are 45-minute sessions, during which members are led through a row of circuit machines by a certified personal trainer. *Cost: $5/participant  
• For additional information please go to:  http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/strength_trainingorientations
• Please contact Mike at hempt@fas.harvard.edu for additional information.

Upcoming  Basic STOs:

1. TONIGHT!!!! Wednesday, November 2nd 5:15-6:00pm @ HEMENWAY GYMNASIUM

HARVARD ON THE MOVE

• Harvard On The Move sponsors weekly walks and runs for both beginners and experienced runners and walkers.
• The program also offers workshops and lectures highlighting relevant research and practical information.
• For the current schedule: www.harvard.edu/onthemove or join our list serve by  e-mailing: onthemove-list-join@lists.fas.harvard.edu

TENNIS CLINICS & LESSONS

• Come on down to the Murr Center for the Noon or 6:30/7:00pm Tennis Clinics (Mondays and Wednesdays: 7pm start time; Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6:30pm start time)!  *Must bring tennis racquet.
• Please contact Mike Mercier at 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@fas.harvard.edu.

GOLF LESSONS/SIMULATOR

• For questions call the Murr Center Front Desk at (617) 495-3454 or email Casey Blodget, caseyblodget@fas.harvard.edu

Kerry Antunes

Assistant Fitness Manager

Harvard University

Hemenway Gymnasium

(Office)617-496-6589