First 5 – Week of November 22, 2021

UPCOMING HOLIDAY HOURS: Please make note of upcoming schedule changes over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend — the entire Kroc Center will be closed on Thursday, November 25 (Thanksgiving Day). We will have our regular building hours on Friday and Saturday, November 26 & 27, but the regular live group exercise classes on that Friday will be replaced by a special “Turkey Burn Off” from 8:00-11:30 AM. See the Drop-In Recreation Guide for more details.

CHRISTMAS DECORATING: Christmas Door decorating will be back this year. Each department will have the opportunity to decorate a door or window in their area. Decorating will take place the week of November 29 – December 3. Look for more details from the EAT committee coming soon!

ARE YOU IN THE ZONE YET? All Kroc Krew members are eligible to participate in the new “Get in the Zone” fitness challenge, designed to orient people to the new Techno Zone equipment and the myKroc Wellness mobile app. If you complete 10 minutes of exercise on each of the new machine types, and upload an InBody scan in the Measurement Center, you could win one of several exciting gift cards! The deadline is Friday, December 17.

KROC CHURCH ADVENT SERIES: Did you know that next Sunday, November 28, is the first week of Advent? The time leading up to Christmas is a great opportunity to reflect on our faith and try to find rest during a typically busy period of the year. Join Kroc Church for a series called “Windows on Christmas” that will be featured in weekly worship services during Advent Sundays at 10AM.

REMINDERS OF THE WEEK: Here are some of the topics you can expect to be covered at daily morning and afternoon huddle meetings…

  • CUSTOMER SERVICE FOCUS: Key #2 – RELATIONSHIPS.
  • SAFETY: Radio etiquette – do we know the proper ways to communicate over our in-house walkie-talkie system?
  • CORE VALUE: We value authentic relationships. The Kroc Center pursues personal connections that promote holistic wellness in an environment of security and significance.

OPEN POSITIONS: Visit the Central Territory’s ADP Recruitment system for all job postings and to submit applications online. We appreciate you sharing opportunities with friends and family! Current openings include: Lifeguard; Welcome Desk Lead; Volleyball Instructor; Group Exercise Instructor; Fine Arts Instructor; Music Instructor.

Send an email to RJ Kroc if you see someone going above and beyond for our guests! Here are some recent examples:

  • Kristy Rencher was recognized for coming in to teach a fitness class while dealing with a family loss; Kristy also recognized the rest of the Fitness team for supporting her during a difficult time.
  • Thanks to Chris Reinsma for covering the FAME program and other needs on short notice due to illnesses.

Here are some of the upcoming events and groups at the Kroc Center: 

  • FAME – Tuesday 12:45-2:45pm, WPAC / Fireside C / Art Room
  • U Prep class – Tuesday & Thursday 9-10am, Outdoors / Gymnasium / Fireside Hall

Be sure to wish a Happy Birthday to our Kroc Krew colleagues: 

  • Miley Cyrus – 11/23

  • Amy Grant – 11/25

  • Chris Osgood – 11/26