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 the Thanksgiving break & Winter break.
• THIS WEEKEND POOL HOUR CHANGES:

o Thursday November 17 - MAC Pool 7am-5pm; Blodgett: 9am-2:15pm then CLOSED for the day

o Friday November 18 - MAC Pool 7:30am-1pm; Blodgett: CLOSED for the day

o Saturday November 19 -MAC Pool: 9am-12pm; Blodget: CLOSED for the day

o Sunday November 20 – MAC Pool: CLOSED 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.

GOCRIMSON.COM HELP!

· Proof Usability is conducting a usability study of GoCrimson.com one half of Harvard Athletics. We're looking for participants to take part in user testing, which will consist of performing tasks that users of the site typically engage in, and giving feedback about the experience.

· Harvard Athletics is generously offering free tickets to Harvard sporting events and Harvard Athletics apparel as an incentive for taking part in the study.

· Tests require no more than two hours, and will take place at the Bentley usability lab in Waltham. Transport can be arranged for anyone who needs it. If you're interested in taking part in the study please fill out a brief questionnaire and let us know what your time availability is on weekends (we hope to start testing this weekend).Please click here to fill out a brief survey https://bentley.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_eJVIjG3brJGIsra.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Maintain Don’t Gain

· Avoid those holiday pounds! Check out our webpage for recipes, calorie counts, workout tips and so much more. Stay strong and resist that last piece of pie!

· http://recreation.gocrimson.com/Maintain_Don-t_Gain

PROGRAMS

GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES

• The Fall 2011 Group Exercise Schedules will run from August 29^th-December 16^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

HARVARD ON THE MOVE

• Harvard On The Move sponsors weekly walks & runs for both beginners/experienced runners & 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