First 5 – Week of June 20, 2022

UPCOMING HOLIDAYS: Please note that Monday, June 20 is a divisional administrative holiday (Juneteenth), with the Kroc Center remaining open on its regular schedule. Monday, July 4 (Independence Day) is a federal holiday and the Kroc Center will be CLOSED

BACKYARD BBQ: The first Backyard BBQ is Thursday, June 23rd! Join us from 12-1pm under the fitness floor balcony. We’ll be sure to save some food for the evening staff as well. Thanks to our friends on the EAT Committee for organizing this event.

RESTROOM CHECKLISTS: Did you know? Scientists say that up to 100% of all Kroc Krew members use restrooms! When you do, please take an extra 30 seconds to double-check that everything is functional and tidy, then initial the appropriate checklist near the entrance. This is a responsibility of ALL employees, not just a specific person or department. If a restroom needs extra attention, please alert the facility supervisor on duty. Completed checklists help our members know that we care about appearance and cleanliness (in keeping with Customer Service Key #4), while blank checklists send a negative customer service message. Thanks for your attention to this simple, but important, detail.

AYSO FALL REGISTRATION: Registration is now open for the fall season of AYSO! Players will learn about good sportsmanship, make new friends, and develop their soccer skills in this eight-week league. Registration is open until August 18th is available online at ayso1634.org.

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: Efficiency
    • EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: Finding Emergency Information
    • CORE VALUE: We value a thriving community. The Kroc Center cultivates a sense of place that bonds people together and makes our whole neighborhood stronger.

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: Group Exercise Instructor; Fitness Attendant; Personal Trainer; Music Instructor; Drama Instructor; Human Resources Generalist.


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

  • Chris Reinsma taking care of the WPAC setup for Drum Fit due to facilities being occupied with pool issues.
  • Lesley Greene and Paul Wood dealing with a member confused about their reserved lap swim time.
  • Welcome Desk team and Mike Glupker helping a member who had forgotten her phone on an exercise machine at closing time.
  • Eddie Acker coming in to turn off sprinklers when they dampened a rental group’s event Sunday afternoon.
  • The lifeguard team including Dean, Bailey, Carissa, and Jonny received compliments from a member about their attentiveness during family swim.
  • Members are very excited about the return of line dancing classes.
  • Jake DeLosh doing a deep cleaning under cardio equipment and rotating pieces to ensure even usage.

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

  • FitKids On the Move: Tuesday/Wednesday, 6-8pm, WPAC
  • Salvation Army Summer Concert Series: Wednesday, 10am-9pm, Amphitheater (WPAC as backup)
  • Lobos Soccer: Tuesday/Friday, 6-8pm; Saturday 3-8pm; Sunday 11am-7pm; Outdoor Soccer Fields
  • State Games of Michigan (Judo): Friday, 6-9pm; Saturday, 7am-7pm, Gymnasium and Fireside

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

  • Steffhen Smith-Cummings – Fitness Attendant: 6/20
  • Jim Zoetewey – IT Manager: 6/26