First 5 – Week of December 25, 2023

CHRISTMAS BREAK SCHEDULES: Because of the increased demand for day passes and member use over the break from school, and the off week for programs, we will be offering some additional activities during the weeks of December 26-30 and January 2-6. We’ve created a special Christmas Break Family Fun Guide that is available around the building and at GrKrocCenter.org to help families understand what activities are available.

BREAKFAST AT THE MANGER: Everyone is invited to join Kroc Church for a special “Breakfast at the Manger” fellowship and worship on Christmas Eve (Sunday, December 24). Fellowship time begins at 9:30am, with the meal starting at 9:45am and the service at 10:00am. Come and celebrate the birth of our Savior!

HOLIDAY HOURS: As a reminder, the Kroc Center is CLOSED on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. There are no separate administrative holidays or special hours for Christmas or New Year’s Eve, since they fall on Sundays.

ZERO REGISTRATION PROMOTION: As of January 1, we’ll be offering zero registration fee on all new Kroc Center memberships through the month of January. This is a $25 savings, making it a great time for people to check out the Kroc for the first time! As always, there is never a long-term commitment with Kroc memberships.

SUNDAY HOURS IN 2024: Starting January 7, 2024, the Kroc Center will be OPEN for general use on Sundays from Noon to 4pm. Initially, only the fitness floor and gymnasium will be available; there will be no pool use, child watch, etc. on Sundays as we wait to see what usage will be like.

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; Music Instructor; Youth Ministry and Mission Specialist


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

  • Fitness staff, including Amy, Claire, and Kevin, who picked up extra shifts while team members were out with illness
  • Everyone who helped out with the FAME performance last Thursday
  • The dance company who rented the Kroc Center on Saturday was very thankful for the opportunity to have such a nice place for their recital
  • Lots of people in the Godwin Heights school district were excited to learn about membership and programming opportunities as the membership and marketing teams attended their winter carnival last Thursday

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

  • Wedding rehearsal planning: Thursday, 5-8pm, Fireside A

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 Green 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.

  • We pray that everyone has a safe and joyous Christmas!

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

  • Erin Conley: 12/24
  • Jesus: 12/25