FACILITY INFORMATION

* All Recreation Facilities will be open for normal operating hours today and tomorrow.
*Group Exercise Classes at the MAC & Hemenway will run as scheduled today & tomorrow.
*All Recreation Facilities are closed on Monday, February 15th in observance of President's Day.
*  Please see the facility hours page for special closings and reduced facility hours in February:  http://recreation.gocrimson.com/recreation/hours
* The Blodgett Pool will be closed:
    Friday, February 12th - No Evening Swim
    Friday, February 19th - All Day
    Saturday, February 20th - All Day
    Sunday February 21st - All Day
    (For MIAA Meet)
    Wednesday, February 24th - All Day
    Thursday, February 25th - All Day
    Friday, February 26th - All Day
    Saturday, February 27th - All Day
   (For Women's Ivy Championship)

PROGRAMS

The Golf Simulator
Harvard Recreation offers a state of the art golf simulator that enables you to play at a variety of different professional golf courses. Whether you prefer to play the front nine, back nine, or all 18, this simulator will provide you with an overall detailed analysis of your game. This interactive unit also provides recreational users an opportunity to hit at the driving range, work on approach shots, chip/putt and much more!  Fee: $25/hr (up to four people)
You Must Bring your own equipment. For reservations and questions call the Murr Center Back Desk at (617)495-3454

The 2010 Recreation Olympics
Watch out, Vancouver, the 2010 Harvard Recreation Olympics are here! Form a team of 6-8 people and get ready
to win the gold! Events will include: a high-octane Obstacle Course, a revved up Relay Race, a B-ball
shoot out, the infamous Dizzy Bat event, and, in the case of a tie, a race-to-the-finish-Towel Bob sled race and BOSU/Pool
Noodle Throw down. The event will be held on Friday, February 26th form 12:00-2:00pm at the MAC.
More information and full details will be posted on the web shortly. Email your completed team roster/registration form
NO LATER THAN Feb. 22nd to: ptrainer@fas.harvard.edu. To register your team see our website: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/programs/rec_olympics
Attention TFC Participants: You will receive DOUBLE POINTS for participating in the Recreation Olympics!

Save the Date- The Indoor Biathlon is Back!
Monday, March 8th
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Location: Hemenway Gymnasium
Details are coming soon!

Team Fitness Challenge
The bonus information for TFC for Feb. 16th-21st is as follows: earn double points for attending any ZUMBA class at a Harvard Recreation facility! Don't forget to turn in your minutes (Monday through Sunday) to your team captain by Wednesday, Feb. 24th at 12pm!

Spring 2010 Dance Workshops
ZUMBA Dance Party!
Half instructional workshop, half dance party, this Zumba Dance Party for Beginners will leave you sweaty and salsa-ing all the way to class and back!
Learn how to do Latin dances such as Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha, Reggaeton, Flamenco & MORE!             
Sat. Feb. 27th, 12:00-2:00p.m. @ the MAC
(Class will be held in the mezzanine. You must have gym membership to participate.)
*Cost is $10 per person
*You must sign up: pre-register at either the MAC or Hemenway front desk.  Space is limited, so don't delay!
*Taught by Kerry Smith
Additional dance workshops will be offered later this spring such as Beyonce's "Single Ladies" & a Belly Dance Workshop.
For more information go to: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/programs/danceworkshops

Harvard Trim & Fit
Are you struggling to shed those last few stubborn pounds?
Or, have you reached your goal weight but need some extra motivation to maintain it?
Do you know what you SHOULD be doing for health and fitness, but find yourself straying off course?
Then Harvard Trim & Fit is for YOU!
8-week session:
Dates: February 16th-April 13th 2010
Time: 12:15-1:10pm
Location: Malkin Athletic Center
Today is the last day to register for this course! To access the online registration please and find out additional information about this program please go to: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/programs/trim_fit

Yoga Workshops
Yoga workshops will be offered twice per month at Hemenway Gymnasium this spring. Each workshop will focus on a particular skill or style of yoga. Workshops are complimentary for facility members who have group exercise class access. Facility members who have not purchased group exercise class access may attend by paying the $10.00 drop-in fee at the front desk of Hemenway Gymnasium. Twenty-five class passes will be available 30 minutes prior to the start time of class on a first-come, first-serve basis. For a full listing of offerings please visit: http://recreation.gocrimson.com/fitness/yoga_workshops

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, February 25th 5:30pm-6:15pm
Tuesday, March 9th @ 5:30pm
Thursday, March 25th @ 12:30pm
Please contact Kerry Smith at ptrainer@fas.harvard.edu with any questions.

Upcoming Strength Training Orientations at the MAC
Thursday, February 25th @ 12:30pm
Tuesday, March 9th @ 12:30
Wednesday, March 24th @ 4:30pm
Please contact Kate Doherty at fitness@fas.harvard.edu with any questions.
 
Healthy Regards,

Cristina Hoff