FALL 2 PROGRAM REGISTRATION: Registration for Fall 2 session programs begins Monday, September 27 and is available until Tuesday, October 26. Check out all the program listings on our website, mobile app, or by picking up a guide at the Welcome Desk. Note that there will be NO programs on Thursday, November 25 (Thanksgiving Day) or Friday, November 26 (“Black Friday”), but programs DO meet on Saturday, November 27.
MONSTER MASH: The time has come to prepare for the return of our annual Monster Mash event, scheduled for Friday, October 29 from 5 to 7 pm. This year, we will be partnering with the Burton Heights Business Association to help recruit vendors to hand out candy and other materials. If you have an organization you would like to invite to participate, please contact Jon Shaner for a sponsorship form. Note: All full-time or administrative staff are expected to work this event unless excused by your supervisor.
COMMUNITY NEEDS STUDY UPDATE: We are receiving good results from the community survey that is part of our needs study from Calvin University’s Center for Social Research. Please be sure to share the links that are on our social media accounts so we can collect even more feedback. We’re about to shift into the second phase of the study, with four neighbor listening sessions October 9-15. These sessions will take place in the Music Room.
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH: Did you know that Hispanic Heritage Month continues through October 15? Several local organizations are holding special events that are open to the public, both virtually and in-person. Check out the Grand Rapids Public Library and Grand Valley State University for listings.
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: Going above and beyond to exceed the expectations of our guests.
- SAFETY: CPR Reminders
- CORE VALUE: We value all people as children of God. The Kroc Center intentionally strives to reflect and embrace the diverse population we serve.
NEW TO THE KREW: Be sure to welcome our newest colleagues… Megan Rosalez – Group Exercise Instructor (rehired)
OPEN POSITIONS: Visit the Central Territory’s iCIMS system for all job postings and to submit applications online. We appreciate you sharing opportunities with friends and family! Current openings include: Lifeguard; Part-Time Welcome Desk Lead; Operations Administrative Assistant; Group Exercise Instructor.
Send an email to RJ Kroc if you see someone going above and beyond for our guests! Here are some recent examples:
- Victoria Stedman helped a senior member adjust to her first group exercise class by providing modifications and a chair to help with balance.
- Also, thanks to the rest of the fitness team (with some special guests) for putting on a great Fall Fitness Launch event on Saturday, September 18!
- Nicole Wheelock stepped up to take a lifeguard shift on her day off.
- The whole aquatics staff did great on a recent audit.
Here are some of the upcoming events and groups at the Kroc Center:
- AYSO on Soccer Fields – Monday evening, Thursday evening, Saturday morning
Be sure to wish a Happy Birthday to our Kroc Krew colleagues:
- Victoria Stedman – September 26
- Jessica Viau – September 27
- Ben Tuit – September 28
- Paul Wood – September 28
