AQUATICS SCHEDULE CHANGE: With the end of day camp, we have now removed some afternoon swim times that had been on the schedule during the summer. The updated Drop-In Recreation Guide is published at the Welcome Desk and at GrKrocCenter.org.
KROC-STRUCTION: Due to some administrative challenges, mainly with city inspectors who are not available to approve our project, the expected opening for the new locker rooms is now the week of August 21. The lockers themselves will not be installed until September, so even after opening, guests will need to use the lockers in the hallway near the track entrance. Progress continues on the first-floor membership offices as well.
LABOR DAY CLOSURE: As a reminder, the Kroc Center is closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 4. Because of the maintenance week, Monday programs will not have the opportunity for a make-up week in this session.
MAINTENANCE WEEK SHUTDOWN: As a reminder, the Kroc Center will be closed to the public for our annual maintenance week September 11-17. Communication was already shared as part of an email to members, but we will start posting reminders around the building over the next couple of weeks. As always, we will need extra help in deep-cleaning the Aquatics Center and other areas of the building, so please be watching for communication from your supervisor about projects in your department and the possibility of picking up hours elsewhere as well!
GR GOLD BASKETBALL CLINIC: The Kroc Center will again be hosting a “Back to Basketball” clinic with the Grand Rapids Gold on Tuesday, September 19 at 6pm. The expected special guest is Gold coach, former NBA player Andre Miller. This clinic is free to members and non-members, and registration is open online in Club Automation.
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; Child Watch Attendant; 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:
- Jessica Viau and Alyson Rodriguez went out of their way to make room and help a parent who mistakenly thought her child was registered for day camp.
- Alyson has been a customer-service rockstar all summer, making parents and kids feel welcomed and supported even in challenging situations.
Here are some of the upcoming events and groups at the Kroc Center:
- Lobos Soccer: Saturday, 4-8pm; Outdoor Soccer Fields
- Fit Kids on the Move: Tuesday/Thursday, 5-6:30pm; Outdoor Fields
Each week, members of the Kroc Center and Kroc Church submit a number of requests for prayer. We welcome these from everyone in our community, and encourage all our Kroc Krew to lift up these requests in your own way. Don’t forget that you are always welcome to attend devotions on Tuesday mornings at 9am (currently in the Music Room); if you have a prayer request to share, you can post it on the board in the lobby, use the online form, or contact a member of the Kroc Church team.
- Thanks to God for keeping all our day campers safe this summer, and for a great Block Party event last Friday.
- For fitness instructor Erin Conley as she deals with a family emergency.
Be sure to wish a Happy Birthday to our Kroc Krew colleagues:
- Angie Minaya: 8/20
- Keely Newbeck: 8/26
