Tapping is an Emotional Relief Therapy (ERT) technique that is done by tapping your fingers on acupressure points and using affirmations. Tapping has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety, including emotional and stress eating. Learn the basics of tapping, guided tapping meditations and how to tap on your own. You can sit on a block or chair for the class or…
The Mississippi Valley Blood Center will be collecting blood donations on Thursday, May 30 from 7:00am – 3:00pm. Please bring a photo ID. Be sure to eat and drink before donating. Each donor will receive 3 Rec Center guest passes AND a voucher for a $10 gift card to Amazon.com, Casey’s General Store, Dairy Queen…
The Rec Center will be transitioning to their new software on Tuesday, May 14. Due to the new software, beginning on May 14, you will no longer be able to use the photo membership ID card or the current app for checking in at the Rec Center. Please stop at the front desk to pick…
The Collins Aerospace Rec Center will once again be a pick-up site for two local CSA’s. If you are interested in picking up your garden share at the Collins Aerospace Rec Center, please visit these CSA websites to sign-up. Grinnell Heritage Farm – Wednesdays 1:30 – 7 pm (Traditional boxed share) Garden Oasis – Thursdays 4-5pm…
ReNu Your Life Functional Movement will be offered on Mondays, 2:30-3:30pm. This class is designed to help improve balance, posture, muscular endurance and flexibility making it easier and safer to perform everyday activities, and prevent falls. Functional training can also improve the way the brain talks to the muscles so the body works better! Exercises…
Hike for a Bike is coming soon! Plan to join the fun on Wednesday, May 22. Ride your bike to work or walk/run one mile to register to win. Walk/run and fill out your entry in the Rec Center High Court: 7:00am – 7:00pm or at the Collins Aerospace Sports Park from 9:00am – 6:00pm….
There are several new classes for members to check out in May. Yoga: Inversions and Restorative – Fridays, 10-11am. Led by Brenda with Sandi assisting BE Meditation – Fridays in May, 11:05-11:30am. Led by Brenda ReNu Your Life Functional Movement – Mondays, 2:30-3:30pm. Led by Kris Cameron. Hula Hoop will not longer be offered on…
Register soon for Summer Leagues at the Rec Center. Collins Aerospace Rec Center leagues are open to the following individuals: Collins Aerospace employees and/or spouse Collins Aerospace contractor and/or spouse Collins Aerospace retirees and/or spouse Collins Aerospace Rec Center members Tennis League: Registration open through May 6 League runs from May 20 to July 22 Day(s) and time(s) of play:…
Women United (formerly Women’s Leadership Initiative – a group within United Way) is heading up a Diaper Drive to provide much needed diapers to the Diaper Bank in Cedar Rapids. The goal is to collect 30,000 diapers throughout the city. The Rec Center will be a collection site for the diapers on May 6-8. After the diapers…
Effective June 1, members will have limited access to the Rec Center north entrance in order to make it more secure. On Monday through Friday, the north door will be locked except for the hours of 7:00-11:00am. From 7:00-11:00am, the north door will be open to all members. From the hours of 4:00am-7:00am and from 11:00am-7:00pm, the…
