SPRING PROGRAMS: Tuesday is the registration deadline for spring programs. The spring session will begin on Monday, April 17th. The spring rec guide will also begin on April 17th. That guide will be available at the Welcome Desk soon.
LES MILLS LAUNCH PARTY: Join us on Saturday, April 15th from 9–11am as we launch new releases of Les Mills classes such as BODYPUMP, BODYCOMBAT, and BODYBALANCE.
We will also be introducing Cardio Dance, a hybrid of dance choreography and cardio exercises set to music, creating a heart-pumping workout to keep your body in constant motion. It’s the type of exercise that feels more like a party than anything else! Don’t be fooled though: this is a body-burning experience.
Everyone who attends will be entered to win a door prize. This event is free for members ($12 for insurance members) and non-members who purchase a day pass may attend at no additional cost. Check out the event page here.
GODWIN HEIGHTS PARTNERSHIP: From now through the end of the school year, we will be testing out a new partnership with Godwin Heights Public Schools to automatically qualify students and their families for the lowest rate on our income-based sliding scale when they sign up for a family membership. The district started communicating the special offer to families at parent-teacher conferences last week, and we look forward to a potential influx of new members. Please continue to provide outstanding Kroc customer service, and speak with Jon Shaner or Lisa VanDyk if you have any questions about this pilot program.
KROC-STRUCTION: After 12 years of serving our community, we’ll be undergoing some building improvements this spring – the biggest changes since the Kroc opened in 2010.
The highlight of our renovation project will be the addition of new locker rooms on the second floor, replacing the current restrooms and Fitness Studio C. Some additional changes you will notice:
- A new Welcome Desk area and traffic flow for check-in and check-out, increasing safety for kids in our Child Watch rooms and the south fine art/education hallway;
- A new office area for our membership team in place of the current Welcome Desk;
- A new welcome center for Kroc Church just outside the Worship and Performing Arts Center; and,
- Changes to the main guest entryway to improve energy efficiency.
Construction will begins in mid-April. The entire project is expected to take about three months. You can see images of the plans and designs on the new “Kroc-struction” page of our website. These plans will also be posted on our “Kroc Refrigerator” just inside the check-in gates.
EXPUNGEMENT FAIR: We have gotten a number of calls the last couple of days about an event the City of Grand Rapids is holding here on Saturday, May 13. The event is looking to help residents clear eligible criminal convictions from their records with an upcoming expungement fair. The expungement fair will be held from 9am-4pm in Fireside. If you’d like read more about it, the MLive article can be found here. Please inform anyone calling about the event that it is NOT being run by the Kroc Center, but by the City of Grand Rapids – anyone looking for information should go to the City’s website and look for the “Clean Slate” event.
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; Day Camp Counselor; Fitness Lead (part-time); Fitness Lead (full-time); Dance Instructor; Welcome Desk Attendant.
Send an email to RJ Kroc if you see someone going above and beyond for our guests! Here are some examples observed recently:
- Numerous guests complimented our lifeguards for their professionalism in the pool.
- Shoutout to everyone who worked extra shifts to help Spring Break run smoothly!
Here are some of the upcoming events and groups at the Kroc Center:
- Weather Shield: Monday, 7–10am, Fireside
- UPrep Enrichment Classes: Tuesday/Thursday, 8:45–10:15am; Gym, Fireside, Art Room, Classroom C/D, Green Room, Kitchen
- FAME: Tuesday, 12:30–3pm; WPAC, Fireside C, Art Room
Be sure to wish a Happy Birthday to our Kroc Krew colleagues:
- Rachel Olexa, 4/10
- Genesis James, 4/11
- Kristy Rencher, 4/16
