First 5 – Week of January 13, 2020

Membership promotion: Don’t forget that we are still offering $0 registration fee on any new Kroc membership through the month of January. It’s a savings of up to $50!

Kroc Fitness Bingo: Our Fitness Bingo competition is blowing up! Grab a Bingo card and complete the listed fitness classes for a chance to win some great prizes. Be sure to talk this up with our members – studies show that group exercise classes are a great way to keep them engaged!

Fitness Launch Party – Sat., Jan 18: Join us this Saturday from 9 to 11 AM as we launch new releases of Les Mills BODYPUMP and CXWORX, plus preview new classes including BODYJAM, BODYFLOW, and BODYCOMBAT. This event is free for members and day-pass users, and qualifies for a Fitness Bingo stamp! (Oh, and there are door prizes too…)

(Yes) Soup for You!: The EAT committee will be hosting a ‘foods in bowls’ potluck featuring your best soups, stews, and chilis on Thursday, January 23 from 12-1pm. Watch for a signup sheet in your department this week.

Meetup Monday is back: The winter session of Meetup Monday has returned! Each week, you can enjoy a family-style meal for only $3 starting at 5pm ($1 extra for pop), then take part in Bible studies and other group activities from 6-7pm. There’s something for everyone! Contact Matt Aho for more information.

Send an email to RJ Kroc if you see someone going above and beyond for our guests! Here are some examples from the past week:

  • “Aislinn Rosa-Martinez (lifeguard) was very helpful with a situation in a stall in the ladies locker room.”
  • “Everyone did a great job with the start of a new program session. Front desk was on point, Tabi was well organized, child watch did a fantastic job with a lot of kids. CL team did great with the start of Meetup Monday.”
  • “Gym and climbing wall staff did a nice job of trading off and adjusting to business in one area or the other.  Front desk staff handled the steady volume with great smiles!”

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

  • City of GR: Tuesday, 4-9pm, WPAC
  • Kroc Advisory Council: Wednesday, 11:30am-1:30pm, Fireside C
  • GR Advisory Board: Friday, 11:30am-1:30pm, Fireside C

New to the Krew: Be sure to say hi to our new colleagues… Samantha Ericksen – Art Instructor; Hanna Nordbeck – Climbing Wall Attendant; Leigh Hall – Fitness Attendant; Andre Posey – Dance Instructor Dominick Butler – Pool Attendant; Nia Mays – Art Instructor

Job Openings: Click the link to go to The Salvation Army Central Territory’s Career Portal

  • Gym Attendant
  • Group Exercise Instructor
  • Welcome Desk Attendant
  • Mission Engagement Coordinator
  • Lifeguard
  • Fitness Attendant
  • Food Service Specialist
  • Swim Instructor
  • Climbing Wall Attendant

  • 9: Kari Vandermaas, Fitness Instructor
  • 10: Megan Verstraete, Child Watch Attendant
  • 12: Rebecca Lutey, Senior Program Assistant
  • 12: Heather Morrison, Events Coordinator
  • 14: Lesley Greene, Swim Instructor
  • 15: Jonathan Goeke, Swim Instructor
  • 19: Janae Couch, Child Watch Attendant