First 5 – Week of January 8, 2024

HOLIDAY HOURS: As a reminder, Monday, January 15 is an administrative holiday for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; the building is OPEN on that day.

SUNDAY HOURS IN 2024: Starting this Sunday, January 7, the Kroc Center is 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.

ZERO REGISTRATION PROMOTION: We are now 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.

NEXT PROGRAM SESSION: The Winter 2 program guide is now available, and registration opens on Monday, January 15. Please make sure you are not registering people for programs before this date.

UPCOMING EAT EVENTS: The Employee Appreciation Taskforce (EAT) will be hosting a Kroc Krew Dip Cook-Off on Thursday, January 25th. Watch for more details coming soon!

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; Youth Ministry and Mission Specialist.


Send an email to RJ Kroc if you see someone going above and beyond for our guests! 

  • We anticipate the onboarding of several new lifeguards after they recently passed their training, which includes challenges for distance swimming, treading water, and more. We look forward to being able to offer more activities in the Aquatics Center as our team continues to grow!
  • Two students in the Tumbling for Dance drop-in class really enjoyed Val’s teaching style and are now signed up for the next program session!
  • After studying hard for several weeks, Claire Dunselman is now a certified Personal Trainer! 

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

  • UPrep Enrichment Classes: Tuesday/Thursday, 9–10:15am; Gym, Art Room, Fireside, WPAC
  • FAME: Tuesday, 12-3pm; WPAC, Art Room, Fireside

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.

  • None submitted this week

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

  • Lesley Greene: 1/14