Good afternoon everyone & happy February! 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 February 17, Blodgett Pool open 9am-2:15pm ONLY

o February 18, Blodgett Pool open 12pm-5

o February 19, Blodgett Pool CLOSED

o February 21-26 Blodgett Pool CLOSED due to Women’s Ivy League Championships

o February 22, MAC Pool open 7am-2:30pm

o February 23, 5:30PM Aqua Aerobics Class - CANCELLED

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.

PROGRAMS

3 POINT CONTEST

· Please join us at the Mac on February 16^th from 10am – 3pm, for a three point contest! Each participant will have two chances to shoot 15 three pointers to advance to a head to head matchup at the Harvard vs. Yale halftime show on February 18^th at 7pm. Prizes will be given out to the top two contestants! You must be available for the finals to enter!

· For additional information please contact Josh Moore, recops@fas.harvard.edu.

GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES

The Spring 2012 Group Exercise Schedules will run from January 23^rd – 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 5^th 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@fas.harvard.edu.

YOGA WORKSHOPS

· Check out the specialty workshops that we have to offer at Hemenway on Saturdays! http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/Yoga_Workshops

· Upcoming Yoga Workshop: Yin Yoga: Yin Yoga targets the deep connective tissues of the body - the tendons, ligaments and cartilage. The practice emphasizes deep release with long holds, which promotes circulation of energy through the meridians (energy channels) of the body. A Yin practice can lubricate joint spaces and increase flexibility, especially in the hips, pelvis and lower spine, which makes for great cross-training for a more active yoga practice or other physical activities. Additionally, Yin yoga is excellent preparation for seated meditation, both physically and mentally. In this workshop, we'll learn some background and principles of Yin Yoga, by bringing awareness to slowing down, going deep, and connecting to our inner voice of guidance: sensation. Teacher: Julianne Corey Saturday, February 18^th, 2012 from 12:00-1:25PM

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 February 17: MAC 12:00 pm

§ 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 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 6:30pm Tennis Clinics (Monday – Thursday, year-round)! *Must wear non-marking tennis shoes and 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 regarding the golf simulator call the Murr Center Front Desk at (617) 495-3454 or email Casey Blodget, caseyblodget@fas.harvard.edu.
For golf lessons, please email Jim Burke, jrburke@fas.harvard.edu.

Kerry Antunes

Assistant Fitness Manager

Harvard University

Hemenway Gymnasium

(Office)617-496-6589