Lifecenter News
Coordinating Editors: Francie Habash and Shannon Wells-Berg
FEATURES
Come Join the Party! ZUMBA is now being offered at GLC!
 Come join the ZUMBA® Party at GLC! Let's face it, working out can be a lot of things — healthy, rewarding, beneficial — but, working out is not usually known to be much fun ... until now!
Zumba is a dance/fitness program inspired by Latin and international rhythms. Zumba fuses hypnotic musical rhythms and tantalizing moves to create a dynamic workout system designed to be FUN and EASY TO-DO!
Our goal is simple: We want people to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. By integrating Zumba into everyday life, individuals may achieve long term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exhilarating hour of caloric-burning, heart-racing, muscle-pumping, body-energizing movements meant to engage and captivate for life! All exercisers from beginner to advanced will enjoy the benefits of a Zumba class.
The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and International zest into the mix and you've got ZUMBA!
In the past years, Zumba has become nothing short of a revolution. Coining the concept of 'fitness-party' and making fitness fun, Zumba has spread like wild-fire, and has positioned itself as the single most influential movement in the industry of fitness. As of February 08, Zumba has sold over 3 million DVD's, accrued more than 11,000 instructors in thirty-five countries, and has a whopping 2 million students practicing Zumba on a weekly basis. Why? Because it's the best party around. Zumba is great for the mind, body, and soul. It is fun, different, easy, and effective! Come join our Zumba Instructor team for a Party! Zumba launch dates are:
- Tuesday, July 8, 6:00 p.m.
- Thursday, July 10, 9:15 a.m.
- Friday, July 11, 4:30 p.m.
- Sunday, July 13, 11:30 a.m.
Classes are free but registration is required at the Courtesy Desk. Contact Ericka Hopper at 773-878-9936, ext. 2023, for more information! Join the Zumba Party!
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Body Training Systems Summer Launch
Friday, July 11
8:30 a.m. Group Centergy
9:00 a.m. Group Ride
12:05 p.m. Group Active
5:45 p.m. Group Power
7:00 p.m. Group Groove
Saturday, July 12
8:15 a.m. Group Power
9:30 a.m. Group Groove
11:30 a.m. Group Ride
12:30 p.m. Group Kick
2:00 p.m. Group Centergy
4:00 p.m. Group Step
All Launch classes are FREE! Registration required at the Courtesy Desk. Contact Ericka Hopper at 773-878-9936, ext. 2023, for more information.
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Summer Member Appreciation Events
Members, please join us for our exciting member appreciation events coming up this summer!
Independence Day Barbeque
Come celebrate Independence Day with Galter LifeCenter! On Saturday, July 12 we will be hosting our 5th annual Independence Day barbeque. There will be food, music, special prizes and raffles for everyone. Please join us outside from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and come meet other members. Members only.
Galter Appreciates you!
On Tuesday, August 5 Galter will be honoring all members with snacks and special notes. Pick up a snack, find a seat outside and enjoy the beautiful August weather.
Happy Anniversary Galter LifeCenter!
September marks another Anniversary for Galter LifeCenter (17 years!). Stop by the table near the Courtesy Desk on Saturday, September 13 to receive a token of our appreciation. We will have popcorn, snow cones and other treats for everyone to enjoy. Also, in celebration of our Anniversary, come out and shop at our Member Business Showcase. Members will be showcasing their products and services on Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Use this opportunity to pick up something special for someone you love. Celebration and Member Business Showcase is free for members. Members who are interested in having a table during one or both of these days, please contact Kristin Walters, Marketing Assistant, at (773) 878-9936, ext. 7345, or email kwalters@schosp.org. Space is limited to 10 businesses per day.
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Summer Member Referral Promotion
Members, are you looking for the perfect opportunity to get your family members and friends to join the LifeCenter? Would you like to receive a special gift for doing so? Well, we have the promotion for you! Refer at least 2 people on separate memberships and receive a free gift ($50 value that will be mailed to your home within two weeks of both people joining).
Your family members and friends will receive $160 off their initiation fee. And that's not it. Every member who refers at least two people will have their name placed in a grand prize drawing for a special downtown Chicago extravaganza that includes dinner, tickets to a play, and a carriage ride for two!
Members who are interested in taking advantage of this promotion will need to stop by the membership office beginning July 1 to pick up a summer member referral card which must be given to family members and friends who are interested in joining. Friends and family members who join will need to present the completed referral card to the membership representative at the time of sign up. Sorry, we will not give members credit for a referral nor give the promotion price to anyone who does not present a referral card to the membership representative at the time of sign up. Members will automatically be placed in the grand prize drawing once their two referrals have joined.
Discount can not be combined with any other promotion or offer. Temporary and punch card memberships are excluded from referral offer. Spread the word to your family members and friends today! Summer membership promotion runs July 15-August 16. For more information, please contact Shannon Wells-Berg, Marketing Director, at (773) 878-9936 ext. 7310.
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Get ready for Galter's Summer Cycling and Mind/Body Challenges!
Tour de France Challenge!
Get a team of 3-5 people together, get on your bikes and ride a combined total of 1000 miles in 30 days, July 5 - August 3! Each team will need to register at the Information Desk on the second floor and log their progress each day. You can ride inside or outside; just remember to log your success. Remember, an average Group Ride or cycling class is 15-18 miles. At the end of the 30 days the teams that finish all 1000 miles will receive a special Galter "Tour de France" t-shirt. The top three teams who log the most miles will receive gift certificates along with the top team receiving their very own yellow cycling jersey. Start recruiting your team today! If you'd like to be paired with a team please sign up at the Information Desk and a Fitness Specialist will pair you up.
Look for signs and fliers for additional classes throughout the challenge and for special ìdouble milesî for certain cycling classes.
Mind/Body Challenge: Sunday, July 27 - Saturday, August 23
The Mind/Body Challenge will consist of attending 12 classes/sessions in four weeks of at least three different Mind/Body modalities. To participate, fill out a special Mind/Body calendar of events form located at the Information Desk on the fitness floor or in Studio 1 and 2. Bring the calendar with you to any class/program listed and have the instructor initial — It's that easy! Modalities to choose from:
Pilates*
Yoga*
Tai Chi
Meditation
Massage
Nutrition*
Nia
Watsu
Group Centergy
Acupuncture
Reflexology/Reiki
(*private sessions also included)
Everyone who finishes will receive a recyclable tote with "wellness" goodies inside. If you have questions on either of the member challenges, please contact Kristin Walters at (773) 878-9936, ext. 7345 or email kwalters@schosp.org.
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Member Reminders and Notes
- Members, please stop by the membership office if you need to update any information in our database.
- We have a lot of new equipment. Please see a fitness specialist if you need assistance with equipment while you are working out.
- Member survey results are in! Look for boards around the facility or pick up a copy from a staff member for more details.
- Please remember to shower before entering pools. And, body lotions and oils are not allowed on the body while in the pool areas. This policy will be strictly enforced!
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Congratulations to the Nutrifitness for a NU You Group Weight Loss Class!
 Thirteen participants completed the Winter 2008 class for a grand total of 152 pound and 225 inches lost, averaging 12 pounds and 19 inches per person in just 12 weeks. Considerable improvements in cholesterol, body fat percentage and cardiovascular fitness were also noted. Keep up the good work! Our next Nutrifitness class will start in September. See calendar for details.
Spotlight on Fall Yoga Retreat
Galter's 3rd Annual Yoga Retreat will be held on October 24, 25 and 26.
This is your opportunity to experience our professional, certified instructors and to explore the different styles of yoga and specialty classes that we offer.
This weekend will have special workshops for a fee. Pre-registration is required and discounts are available for registration of three or more workshops. The Retreat is open to non-members and the community as well.
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FREE GLC/SCH Joint Programs
Elements of Posture
Support your daily activities and maximize your workouts through proper body alignment. Join the Rehab Services and Galter LifeCenter team to learn how your posture affects you, and how stretching, strengthening, and massage can contribute to a healthy posture. Tuesday, July 15, 6:30 p.m., Studio 4.
Get in the Swim!
Learn how to prevent ìswimmer's shoulderî and maximize your efficiency in the water through proper swimming form and technique. Join Matthew Wever, certified United States Swimming coach and NCAA All-American swimmer, and Nora Sullivan, physical therapist and avid fitness swimmer, for this discussion on how to prepare your shoulders for fitness swimming. Open to swimmers of all levels! Tuesday, September 16, 6:30 p.m., Studio 4.
Call (773) 878-9936, ext. 5660, to make your reservation.
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Complementary Health Services News
Get a sneak peek our new Postural Program!
Have your posture assessed by our Massage therapist Heather Fraelick or Jenny Tronick, find out what recommendations are needed for you, talk to a Personal Trainer about beneficial exercises, and come feel and see how massage therapy and personal training can work for you! Assessment massage and consult included in this 45-minute appointment; 30 minutes with massage therapist and 15 minutes with a Personal Trainer.
Registration and payment are required at the Courtesy Desk. Appointments are available on: Tues., July 15, 6-7 p.m., Wed., July 16, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., and Thurs., July 17, 6-8 p.m. Fee: M $45, NM $65.
Help us welcome our new CHS staff members!
The Complementary Health Services Department is pleased to introduce Licensed Acupuncturist and Board Certified Chinese Herbalist, Kelly Luby to their staff here at the Galter LifeCenter. Kelly joined the CHS Department in May and is offering Acupuncture services on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. For an appointment with Kelly, please contact her at ext. 7359. The CHS Department would also like to welcome Licensed Massage Therapists, Marti Mendoza, Sarah McLaughlin and Jenny Tronick to their staff. They join fellow therapists, Heather Fraelick, Kristin Hovious and Jaye Wingstrom in offering clinical massage therapy services seven days a week! Please contact Charlene Books at ext. 7386 for an appointment.
Ingrid Keating to teach at Healing Touch International Conference
Complementary Health Services would like to announce that, Licensed Occupational Therapist and Watsu practitioner, Ingrid Keating, has been invited to teach at the annual Healing Touch International Conference from September 4-7 in Milwaukee, WI. Ingrid has accepted the invitation and will be leading three energy movement classes in the facility's heated pool for healthcare practitioners that practice Healing Touch and Watsu for Nurses. Please check www.healingtouchinternational.org for more details. Congratulations Ingrid!
Complementary Health Services Week
We would like to invite you to our annual Complementary Health Services Week which will take place Monday, September 8 through Friday, September 12. Throughout the week, the Complementary Health Services staff will offer a series of lectures and services to the community here at Galter LifeCenter. Please look for fliers around the facility for details!
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Employees of the Quarter
Heather Fraelick
 Heather Fraelick has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2003 and has been an employee of Galter LifeCenter since 2007. She is a very dedicated therapist who tries to tailor each session to the individual she is working with. Heather has a lot of devoted clients who have nothing but wonderful things to say about her work. She is very hard working and has recently taken on the responsibility of supervising the Complementary Health Services Department. Heather truly emulates the Galter LifeCenter mission and vision and we are very happy to have her as part of our team.
Marieta Penaru
 Marieta Penaru is the newest member to the administration department (hired in July 2007). She is a great asset to the team. Marieta has taken on many responsibilities without any hesitation. She has also demonstrated the commitment she has to our mission and vision. She is good with multi-tasking and is always willing to jump in and help out with any project when needed. Galter LifeCenter would like to thank Marieta for her hard work and dedication. Keep up the good work!
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Youth and Teen Programs
The next round of Youth and Teen Programs will begin in June and August and are seven weeks long, meeting once a week. Register
anytime at the Courtesy Desk. Paperwork must be completed
and payment made at the time
of registration.
Classes that will be offered:
Tumble Fitness Fun, ages 3-5;
Strength Training, ages 9-15;
Beginner Tae Kwon Do, ages 3-5; Beginner Tae Kwon Do, ages 6-9; and Toddler Adventure ages 18-36 months.
Look for fliers with specific dates and times for these classes. Please call Megan Slattery at ext. 7358 for more details.
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Holiday Hours
Monday, September 1, Labor Day
LifeCenter open 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Nursery open 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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New Galter LifeCenter and Nursery Hours
Galter LifeCenter?s New Hours Beginning Saturday, July 19
GLC
Monday - Friday 5:00am - 10:30pm
Saturday and Sunday 6:30am - 7:00pm
Nursery
Monday - Friday 8:15am - 8:30pm
Saturday and Sunday 8:00am - 3:00pm
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