FACILITY HOURS

* The October & November 2010 facility schedule is available on our website. For details, please go to: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/hours

* The Murr Center will be closed this Saturday, Oct 16 as we are hosting a football game.

* Blodgett will offer recreational swimming from 12pm – 2pm on Saturday, Oct 23^rd and Sunday, Oct 24^th due to a swim meet next weekend.

FALL RECREATION EVENTS

Pilates for Pink:

Support The Breast Cancer Research Foundation Workout to help fight

Breast Cancer at our 4th Annual Pilates for Pink Charity Class!

Details: Wednesday, October 13th

Time: Check in is 6:30-6:50pm the workout is 7:00-7:55pm

Location: MAC Mezzanine

Online registration is September 20th-October 12^th

To register for this event go to: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/programs/pilates4pink

We will accept in person registrations tomorrow at the event, but pre-registration is strongly recommended.

A $10.00 donation is suggested per person. All participants who donate will receive a raffle ticket. Raffle prizes include gift cards, 1-1 personal training or private pilates session, massage from the Center for Wellness, 2 Lululemon outfits and much MORE!!

Please email Cristina Hoff at hemfit@fas.harvard.edu with additional questions.

SAVE THE DATE: THRILLER DANCE PARTY

Come and learn the choreography from Michael Jackson's famous "Thriller" video! In this workshop you will learn a portion of the routine from the video and many of Michael Jackson's one of a kind dance moves.

Date: Wednesday, October 27th

Time: 7:00-8:15pm

Location: Malkin Athletic Center, Mezzanine

Instructor: Cristina Hoff

Registration fees: $8.00 for facility members

$12.00 for Harvard Affiliate non– facility members.

Space is limited and is available on a first come first serve basis.

Malkin Athletic Center between 10/13-10/26 to guarantee your spot!!

For more information contact Cristina Hoff at hemfit@fas.harvard.edu

http://recreation.gocrimson.com/programs/danceworkshops

NEW Dance Workshop: Learn, Move, Energize... *"VELVET"* 2 hr Nia Playshop!

Nia is the ultimate "love your body workout" that stimulates and integrates your body, mind and spirit. Nia combines dance, martial arts, yoga, hot music, precision, self-expression, mindfulness, conditioning and fun!

1st Hour = Learn the Moves

2nd Hour = Energize the routine "Velvet"

Led by Julianne Corey , Nia Black Belt

Saturday, Oct 23

10:30am-12:30pm

Hemenway Gymnasium

Cost: $15 members/$20 non-member affiliates

Malkin Athletic Center between 10/13-10/22 to guarantee your spot!!

For more information contact Cristina Hoff at hemfit@fas.harvard.edu

Yoga on the Quad: Join the Harvard Community For An Outdoor OM

Thank you to everyone who participated in Yoga on the Quad on Saturday, September 11th. The event was a huge success! Over 50 participants came out to practice Yoga! Due to the success of this program we are offering 1 additional events this October.

Dates: Saturday, October 23rd from 12:00-12:55p.m.--Hatha Yoga with Ray Iasiello

For more information go to: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/programs/quadyoga

or email Kerry Smith at ptrainer@fas.harvard.edu.

PROGRAMS

SWIM LESSONS RETURN TO THE MAC!

We will begin taking requests for Adult Private, Buddy (2 adults) and semi-private (3-6 adults) as well as youth swim lessons next week. Please check the website for details and the request form beginning Friday October 15th. http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/activities/aquatics/index

Group Exercise:

Have you tried a GX class yet this semester? Join in the fun this week!

The MAC & Hemenway schedules can be found online! Students have complimentary class access.

Attention Graduate Students: To activate your complimentary access please see our website for step by step instructions. http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/schedules

Basic Strength Training Orientations

Looking for an efficient workout? 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. During the Basic STO, members will be provided with a list of the circuit machines along with information on technique, moderation, progression, and machine adjustments. Please note that these are not customized personal training sessions. Members will not be shown how to use dumbbells or cable machines, and will not be exercising during the STO.

**Please contact Mike Doyle with any questions regarding STOs: hempt@fas.harvard.edu. http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/strength_trainingorientations

The fee for this course is $5.00. Advanced registration at the front desk is required 24 hours prior to the class.

MAC:

Friday, 10/22 12:15-1pm

Hemenway:

Thursday, 10/21: 5:30-6:15pm

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Healthy Regards,

Cristina Hoff

Fitness Program Manager

Harvard University Recreation

Hemenway Gymnasium

Office line: (617) 495-3435

Fax: (617) 496-8665

http://recreation.gocrimson.com/landing/index