Coming Up
Arts in the Park & Cafe Lunch
1st Saturday of every month
Saturday, February 4
10am – 4pm
Lunch in the SC Café
12 - 1:30 pm $7 pp
Residents, please pre-register for lunch!
“Village Arts in the Park” has become “Arts in the Park” and is now located in the Union Center Entrance the first Saturday of each and every month from October through April. The location change is part of their on-going effort to make this a convenient, welcoming Craft Sale.
The craft sale is growing. We are averaging between 20-30 booths with some very interesting and unique offerings. As marketing efforts improve and word gets out that this will happen the first Saturday of each month during our “high season” we fully expect to see more and more vendors participate.
To complement “Arts in the Park” the Lifestyle department began offering a $7 lunch in the Café between noon and 1:30pm. A typical menu for this event will be a sandwich, chips, side salad, dessert and beverage. Last month, 28 residents, vendors and shoppers enjoyed the lunch and we expect it will grow as word gets out. We do ask that residents PRE-REGISTER for the lunch so we are able to plan for enough food. There will be some guess work in planning for non-residents who stop by to shop and decide to enjoy lunch which is why we need residents to help us by registering ahead of time.
The next “Arts in the Park” is March 3! Mark your calendars now!
Arts in the Park & Cafe Lunch
1st Saturday of every month
Saturday, February 4
10am – 4pm
Lunch in the SC Café
12 - 1:30 pm $7 pp
Residents, please pre-register for lunch!
“Village Arts in the Park” has become “Arts in the Park” and is now located in the Union Center Entrance the first Saturday of each and every month from October through April. The location change is part of their on-going effort to make this a convenient, welcoming Craft Sale.
The craft sale is growing. We are averaging between 20-30 booths with some very interesting and unique offerings. As marketing efforts improve and word gets out that this will happen the first Saturday of each month during our “high season” we fully expect to see more and more vendors participate.
To complement “Arts in the Park” the Lifestyle department began offering a $7 lunch in the Café between noon and 1:30pm. A typical menu for this event will be a sandwich, chips, side salad, dessert and beverage. Last month, 28 residents, vendors and shoppers enjoyed the lunch and we expect it will grow as word gets out. We do ask that residents PRE-REGISTER for the lunch so we are able to plan for enough food. There will be some guess work in planning for non-residents who stop by to shop and decide to enjoy lunch which is why we need residents to help us by registering ahead of time.
The next “Arts in the Park” is March 3! Mark your calendars now!
Saturday, February 4
10am – 4pm
Lunch in the SC Café
12 - 1:30 pm $7 pp
Residents, please pre-register for lunch!
“Sweets for the Sweetest”
Valentine’s Dance
Tuesday, February 14
7:00-10:00pm
LAST DAY TO REGISTER – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10
Randy Lee - DJ
Here’s another excuse to dance! Valentine’s Day falls on Tuesday this year so make plans now to attend our Valentine’s Dance on Tuesday, February 14. Music by DJ Randy Lee will guarantee that “your kind of music” is ready to play.
We’re planning dance contests in Rock & Roll, Swing, Country couples dancing and Line Dancing. But if you have your own special dance category there will be a freestyle dance contest where any style qualifies. Prizes will be awarded in each category.
Bring along your favorite beverage and we’ll have an array of desserts that will please everyone. We’ll provide plenty of ice, iced tea and water for your convenience.
Tickets are $12 if purchased by Monday, February 6th and $14.00 if purchased after February 6th.
Register TODAY and save $2!
Volunteers Extraordinaire!
Remember the 80's TV show MacGyver where Richard Dean Anderson played Angus MacGyver, a different kind of hero: he didn't use weapons, and he was an expert at making complicated machines out of ordinary things. Well, Vicki D'Elia is our very own 21st Century female MacGyver! Her forte may not be machinery, but she really could survive in the desert for days with just a toothpick and a glue gun! Recently Vicki has put her talents to the task of developing ideas for a number of events including Del Webb Goes Pink, Caribbean Night, Halloween, USO Show and she is currently working diligently with eleven other devoted volunteers to ensure that "A Royal Affair" will provide a dazzling evening to those attending our New Year's Eve Party.
Vicki's enthusiasm and energy also spills over to her home. On any given day you can find her putting up a back splash, adding a light fixture, installing cabinets or painting a couple rooms! To most of us, that's a lot of work, but to Vicki, it's just Tuesday...
Thank you Vicki for being our MacGyver!
Fitness & Wellness
Meet Katharine Cooney!
Expert Seminars
Building Healthy Lifestyles Challenge 
Group Fitness Classes
Monthly Trainer Tips
Physical Activity Promotion Programs
Fitness Dedication Award Winners
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Meet Katharine Cooney!
Hello Sun City Anthem!
Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Katharine Cooney and as of December 13th I am the new Fitness & Wellness Coordinator. I am very excited to join the Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch team.
Just a little about me, I completed a BA from Carroll College in Helena, MT majoring in both Chemistry and Health & Physical Education with a concentration in Community Health. I went on to become a Certified Health Education Specialist so that I could share my passion for health and wellness. I relocated to Arizona from Montana in the fall of 2010 and have greatly enjoyed the sunshine and the desert’s unique beauty.
If you are in the Union Center, please drop by and say “hello.” I am looking forward to meeting you.
Sincerely,
Katharine Cooney
FREE Fitness Equipment Orientations
Orientations are a free service designed to acquaint the resident’s with the various fitness equipment available to them, and how to use them properly. Orientations are currently being conducted by our fitness monitors on Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only.
Services
The Union Center
Services Offered:
Health Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2
• Our body constantly gives us signals designed to relay information on how it is coping with the tasks at hand, as well as, its daily responsibilities. It is only when we use this information that it can help us. Thus, the Union Center
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Health Assessments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10
Heart Rate & Blood Pressure – are commonly used to determine if there are any underlying health issues which need to be addressed prior to starting an exercise program. Knowledge of such information allows you to maintain an optimum level of health and safety throughout your program.
Body Circumference – is a crucial factor in determining your general health and benchmarking your fitness progress. It is common for certain areas of the body to have varying levels of body fat. There are however, some areas where you do not want this fatty build up, due to the increased risk for heart disease it brings with it.
Body Composition – this includes measuring current height/weight and completing a 3-site skinfold test. The information derived from the aforementioned tests allows our staff to calculate your Body Mass Index, as well as, your Total Body Fat Percentage.
Health Risk Stratification – is the process of computing all the data from the above tests and assessing the health risks posed by any negative contributing factors. The stratifications are based on the national standards provided by the American College of Sports Medicine and are supported by virtually every other nationally recognized fitness organization. Health Risk Stratification will provide you with a snapshot of your overall health status.
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Postural and movement analysis – this involves evaluating your posture and movement to determine if you have any muscular imbalances or special structural considerations that may impede your progress. This evaluation helps the trainer develop and customize your personal training program.
Cardiovascular - cardiovascular health is determined by calculating a resting heart rate, resting blood pressure, as well as an exercising heart rate in order to determine aerobic capacity, which will be measured using a 3-minute step or one-mile walk test. This information will help determine your progress as well as a starting point for your cardiovascular training.
Flexibility – the range of motion of the lower back and hamstrings will be measured using the modified sit-and-reach test. This information will be used in accordance with the postural assessment in order to determine muscular imbalances as well as to track progress. Together, we create a program that will improve quality of life through reduction of muscle tension and pain.
Muscular Endurance – will be measured using a standardized chest press and/ or abdominal curl-up activity. This will give direction in creating a personalized strength training program and allow us to track progress.
Muscular Strength – will be determined using a standardized One Repetition Max Chest Press and One Repetition Max Leg Press. The results from each of these will give us good indication of overall upper and lower body strength.
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Combo Assessments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15
Consist of both the Health Assessment and the Fitness Assessment. Allowing you to take a more in-depth look at where you stand in regards to your overall health and fitness. The combo assessment is the perfect selection for someone who has been previously inactive and is looking to get back into physical activity.
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Fitness Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75
Fitness Tracking is a program developed for sole implementation at the Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch Union Center
Personalized Training Program (non-supervised) – will be designed to address specific needs as outlined by the member. Whether that goal be hiking the Grand Canyon in six months or simply being able to throw a baseball with the grandchildren, this personalized training program will be molded to fit each participant’s unique personality and style of training.
Health & Fitness Assessments – each participant will receive two free health and fitness assessments. The use of these tools will allow us to more accurately track training progression and health gains. This will be the means for benchmarking and continuing to work towards the ultimate goal; whatever that might be.
Monthly Program Revisions – Based on the information provided to us by the resident, as well as the resident’s vitals, the training program may be altered to either increase or decrease its intensity to better serve the needs of the participant. This will allow for optimization of time spent in the fitness facility.
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One-on-One Nutritional Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35
General Nutritional Knowledge - will be given to the resident. It is important to know the basic themes behind good nutrition and how those themes affect your health.
Tips for Healthier Shopping - it is crucial to understand what nutritional variables you should be examining when browsing the local grocery store. Tips that can help your shopping will make it easier to maintain a healthy diet program.
Tips for Healthier Restaurant Eating – how can we possible know if what a restaurant calls low-carb is actually low-carb? Therefore, we will also provide you with tips designed to make eating out a little healthier.
Nutritional Log – a daily log will also be provided so that you may track your daily caloric intake. Along with this log we will provide you with some public domain web addresses that can be used to calculate your caloric intake vs. caloric output.
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Golf Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Develop your game this off-season with a personalized program and trainer!
Contact our Personal Trainer to learn how you can receive up to 4 training sessions FREE!
By appointment. Call (520) 400-6021 to learn more!
HEALTH & WELLNESS SERVICES
The Union Center will continue to offer top notch services to our residents through the use of our on-site wellness center. Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch has teamed up with local organizations which provide key wellness services so that we have the ability to offer them in-house for our residents. These organizations are independently contracted by the Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch Community Association to provide specialized services.
Services currently offered are:
- Massage Therapy
30-Minute Massage - $40
1-Hour Massage - $65
Two 1-Hour Massages - $110
1-Hour Reiki – $65
Two 1-Hour Reiki - $110
- Aesthetician Services
Lip Waxing - $5
Both Eyebrow Waxing - $12
Full Face Waxing - $25
So Exceptional Facial - $45
Gentlemen’s Facial - $45
Hydrolifting - $55
Back Facial - $60
European Algomask Facial - $60
Sea C Spa Treatment - $65
Collagen 90-II Treatment - $75
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- Chiropractic
30-Minute Massage - $40
1-Hour Massage - $65
Two 1-Hour Massages - $110
1-Hour Reiki – $65
Two 1-Hour Reiki - $110
Lip Waxing - $5
Both Eyebrow Waxing - $12
Full Face Waxing - $25
So Exceptional Facial - $45
Gentlemen’s Facial - $45
Hydrolifting - $55
Back Facial - $60
European Algomask Facial - $60
Sea C Spa Treatment - $65
Collagen 90-II Treatment - $75
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Nationally certified personal trainers are available to assist residents in meeting their health and fitness goals. Training sessions can be purchased at either of the Union Center desks and scheduled directly through the trainer.
Benefits of Personal Training
Develop a personalized training program . . . Nationally certified personal trainers can create a program designed to address areas of personal strength and weakness. It is crucial when beginning an exercise program that it be designed to address your current skill level and any muscular imbalances. Our knowledgeable and professional training staff is well versed in program development and strives for perfection with each new client.
Improve your overall fitness . . . trainers can assist you in improving strength, endurance, flexibility, aerobic capacity, posture, balance, coordination while monitoring your progress and fine-tuning your program as you go.
Educate you on proper form and technique . . . Learn the correct way to use equipment, and avoid injury by having your biomechanics evaluated for weight training and cardiovascular activities.
Focus on your unique health concerns . . . A trainer can assist you with your special medical needs such as arthritis, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, low back pain & more.
Reach and/or maintain a healthy body weight . . . Body fat reduction, shaping and toning, lean mass improvement, as well as weight reduction or management can be achieved with our qualified trainers who will help you to set realistic goals and provide safe strategies to accomplish them.
Each personal training package includes:
- Cardiovascular program – essential for heart and lung health. Our program gives you a purpose to do cardio, making it personal! Each program is designed around your heart rate range, so you’ll achieve optimal results! We customize programs based on your goals and take the guesswork out of cardio training.
- Muscular Strength/ Endurance program – beneficial to muscular and skeletal systems as well as metabolic functioning. Learn the proper techniques and form to meet your needs and maximize your potential.
- Flexibility Training – assists with postural correction and muscular imbalances, assists with activities of daily living, and promotes a sense of relaxation and overall well-being. Assistive stretching with a qualified trainer is the best way to balance your activity program.
- Nutrition education – we want you to learn the basics behind nutrition and how to eat for health! We do not give out meal plans – however, we will work to educate you on what it will take to reach your health and fitness goals and what tools you can use to live a healthy lifestyle.
- All personal training packages receive a complimentary Health & Fitness Assessment!Personal Training Flyer 2011
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Each month the Union Center will offer 1 expert seminar, at no charge, covering a wide range of wellness related topics. The Sun City Anthem Fitness & Wellness Department has actively sought out experts in each of the topic’s appropriate field of study, so that we are able to offer quality information that can only be derived through years of study and experience. Each seminar will be conducted in a relaxed atmosphere allowing each resident in attendance the ability to feel comfortable and engage in each topic by asking questions, telling an anecdotal story and/or giving their own perception of the material.
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MHT has grown to be one of the Union Center’s most well attended events month after month with over 150 people in attendance. MHT is held one Friday night each month and is designed to provide a healthy stimulation of the brain in a fun atmosphere. Research has shown that stimulation of the neurological system can improve motor functions, as well as, the sustained balance of good mental health. Trivia topics vary from music, TV, cinema, pop culture, US/World history, geography and more. Trivia Night has never been this fun!
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The Union Center will be offering standard first aid & CPR-Adult classes open to residents where they can become certified in how to be an effective first responder. The classes will be focused on the appropriate techniques and guidelines to follow when administering emergency assistance. The course will be taught using the American Red Cross guidelines and curriculum.
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No one likes to be put in a situation where they feel threatened, especially when they are unsure of their abilities to defend themselves. An outside group specializing in self-defense techniques for older adults will be brought in to teach these workshops. This will be a great way for our residents to come and learn from trained professionals the most effective way to fend off an attacker.
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Boot Camp
Want to get a jump start on your New Year’s resolution? Need help creating an exercise routine? If so, then Boot Camp is the perfect place for you!
Wednesdays & Fridays
2:30 - 3:30 pm
January 18 - February 17
$65 pp. Limit 6.
Building Healthy Lifestyles Challenge
The Building Healthy Lifestyles Challenge is a group for anyone looking to get motivated and healthy! This is a lifestyle change program designed to address diet, exercise and healthy habits. Since inception, participants have lost over 1,600 pounds, decreased blood pressures, cholesterol levels, reduced chronic pain and arthritis and so much more! If you’re looking to improve your quality of life and get FIT while doing so . . . then this is the group for you!
A great way to kick start those New Year’s resolutions!!
Starts Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012
Tuesdays: 8 - 9 am
Saturdays: 9 am
12-week session
(Jan. 10 - April 3 + April 7 Finale)
$75 per person
Limit 26 people
MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED
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$3.50 Drop-In
$75 – 2 Month Unlimited Usage
$23 – 8 Classes
$110 – 3 Month Unlimited Usage
$40 – 1 Month Unlimited Usage
$190 – 6 Month Unlimited Usage
* Pricing schedule does not apply to Specialty Group Exercise Classes
$3.50 Drop-In
$75 – 2 Month Unlimited Usage
$23 – 8 Classes
$110 – 3 Month Unlimited Usage
$40 – 1 Month Unlimited Usage
$190 – 6 Month Unlimited Usage
December 2010
Our exercise routines are often the first casualty of the busy holiday season, and when combined with holiday eating festivals, weight gain is a predictable outcome. However, holiday weight gain can be minimized even if you can’t hit the gym this month. In regards to your diet, keep your meal portions sensible and choose low fat versions of your favorites whenever possible. For exercise options away from the gym, take a walk every day (around your neighborhood, at the mall) or do a 10‐minute strength routine at home. During December, drop by the personal trainer’s office (Tuesday/Thursday only) at the Union Center to receive your free 10‐minute walking and strength workout routines. Remember, you still have time to reach your 2010 health and fitness goals! So celebrate your health this holiday and season your life with a little movement (exercise) therapy!
January 2011
It’s that time of year when resolutions for better health habits abound. Don’t let your good intentions fall by the wayside this year…instead use a proven goal setting technique to attain your 2011 health and fitness goals. SMART goal setting helps you identify the who, what, where, when and why of your New Year’s Resolution. SMART is an acronym for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely. Make 2011 the year that you realize your New Year’s resolution for better health and fitness; join me in January for a SMART goal setting seminar. Bring pencil, paper and your creativity to this event and plan on being challenged to Start 2011 SMART!
Expert Seminar: SMART Goal Setting
Wednesday, January 5th from 2 PM – 3:30 PM
FREE
Limit 35 ppl
February 2011
Do you want to make your 2011 New Year’s health and fitness resolution(s) come true? Then make sure you tell someone (friend, spouse, trainer, exercise buddy) about your goal(s). Expressing your goals and desired outcomes to a trusted friend makes your goals REAL and this expression also helps you AFFIRM your resolve. Take this action a step further by asking your friend to be your accountability partner. Being accountable not only to yourself but also to another individual may transform your goals from a fantasy to a reality. Make your goals real! Be accountable!
March 2011
If you’ve been more active this New Year and mindful about meal quality and quantity and the scale is currently at a standstill, it may be time for you to mix up your physical training program. It’s likely your body has adapted to your current routine and it may need some tweaking to keep the scale moving downward. Here’s some ways you can mix it up: 1) Get outside! Your indoor cardio machines have their place, but walking outdoors allows you to mix it up (speed, intensity). Walk with a buddy or see how fast you can complete a trip around the block. 2) Pump iron! If you’ve been using resistance bands and light dumbbells for your weight training regimen, try using the circuit or cable machines at the gym to challenge your muscles. 3) Have fun and try something new! Challenge your body and refresh your exercise routine with something out of the ordinary: golf, pickle ball, tennis, ping pong, bocce ball, Zumba Gold, line dancing, horseshoes, swimming. Need some more ideas…visit with the trainer the next time you’re in the Union Center!
April 2011
Know your numbers! For successful weight loss and weight maintenance it is imperative that you are calorie wise. Do you know how many calories you need every day to maintain your weight? To lose weight? How many calories do you expend when you engage in any given exercise and/or physical activity? Did you know that when alcohol is consumed the body metabolizes alcohol before fat, protein and carbohydrate? Did you know that these numbers change as you age as a result of changing body composition? There are many metabolic calculators on-line that will help you determine your daily caloric needs and estimated energy expenditures. Got questions? Then visit the trainer’s office in April for a list of helpful links.
May 2011
Just move it! Your life and your health depend on this simple, motivational mantra. Did you know that sitting for longs periods of time has been classified as lethal activity? That’s what a recent New York Times article reported from its interview with physical activity researcher James Levine (Mayo Clinic-Rochester, MN). Similar research has been conducted by Marc Hamilton at the University of Missouri. The take home message from these important studies is simple: Keep Moving! If you want to burn fat and reduce the likelihood of weight gain, then move on purpose! If you must sit at a computer for many hours during the day, then incorporate ten minute ‘movement therapy’ breaks into every hour. This is how you’ll keep the fat burning hormones turned on. Sitting for more than an hour turns the hormones off and allows circulating blood sugar and fat to be stored in adipose tissue. Now get up and go…it will do your body good!
June 2011
Weight training jargon abounds in every gymnasium. But the basic foundation of strength training is quite simple: perform resistance exercises with enough weight to fatigue the target muscle(s) within a 30± second window. Depending on the muscle group being exercised, your current age and fitness level, it could take anywhere from 3 to 20 repetitions for you to exercise your muscle(s) to ‘failure’ (complete muscle fatigue). Multiple sets should be performed (1-4) to realize improvements in muscle strength, size and endurance. Are you new to weight training? Then choose a weight light enough for you to perform 1 to 2 sets of 15 to 20 repetitions. If you’re still hesitant to begin a strength training program, then visit the SCA fitness center and talk to your fitness and wellness director or trainer for more information.
July 2011
Sometimes you have go backward to move forward…in your fitness training that is! At the ACSM conference in Denver, Colorado last month, a study was presented that described the benefits of backwards movements (i.e., back-pedaling on the elliptical, stationary bicycles and even walking backwards on a treadmill) on participants with injured knees. Apparently, walking or moving backwards improved quadriceps and hamstrings strength of study participants while also boosting their aerobic capacity. Moving backwards may also improve your balance and flexibility. If you plan on walking backwards indoors or out, ensure your safety by practicing in an area free of tripping obstacles. If practicing on a treadmill, start at a very slow speed such as one mile per hour and make sure you have ready access to the emergency stop cable. As you become more proficient, you can increase the speed and incline.
August 2011
The brain, like your muscles, benefits from novel (i.e. challenging) activities and daily doses of aerobic exercise. For example, cardiovascular activity pumps more oxygen-rich blood to the brain and with that blood comes nutrients such as glucose, which fuels every cell in the brain; and cardio exercise also strengthens blood vessels and helps prevent illnesses that impair cognitive function. Additionally, while we may enjoy engaging in routine activities and behavior patterns, our brain actually prefers novelty and unexpected events. You can challenge yourself with brain games like Mah Jongg, Sudoku, crossword puzzles, or word search games. Don’t limit yourself to one or two games…you won't know which game is your favorite until you try them all. So try something new and keep moving…just for the health of it!
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Physical Activity Promotion Programs
January 2011 - Fitness Bingo
January is FITNESS BINGO month! That’s right . . . Fitness Bingo is back and ready for you!
Don’t miss out on this FREE & motivating way to achieve your daily exercise! Play Bingo in a way you never thought possible! See the Fitness Desk to pick up your game card!
February 2011 - Race Across the Desert
The month of February is your chance to trek across Arizona in style! Join the Fitness &
Wellness Department in the 2nd ever Race Across the Desert physical activity promotion program. Each day you come into the fitness center, you’ll be that much closer to reaching the end of the journey. Stop by the Union Center Fitness Desk for more details and to pick up your R.A.D. Log!
March 2011 - Spring Training
At the Union Center, the month of March is your chance to train in-style alongside professional baseball’s Spring Training! Join the Fitness & Wellness Department in the 2nd Annual Spring Training physical activity promotion program. Each day you come to the Union Center and work out, you’ll score yourself runs and maybe even a grand slam! Stop by the Fitness Desk for more details and to pick up your Spring Training scorecard!
April 2011 - Battle of the Sexes
Join the Battle of the Sexes this April for a FREE Physical Activity Promotion Program! Prove your gender is the BEST! Partner up with a buddy and show Sun City who is the fittest of the bunch! The gender with the most points will receive a prize, and the pair with the most points will receive an Ultimate Fitness Package. Come pick up a scorecard from the Fitness desk and keep track of your workouts.
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Fitness Dedication Award Winners
January 2011 - Doreen Martin
February 2011 - Lynette Place
March 2011 - Irene Capanna
April 2011 - Michael O'Donnell
May 2011 - Brian Maron
June 2011 - Jack Huber
2010 Dedication Award Winners
January Tom Morrow
February Waymon Lee
March Sandy Francis
April Dave Irey
May George Staby
June Babette Branley
July Trini Butler
August Linda Crowell
September Thelouizs English
October Frank Campbell
November Patricia Colvin
December Chuck Willkom
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Fitness Center Rules & Regulations
Any questions on the operations of the fitness facility should be directed to the Director of Fitness and Wellness.
• No persons under the age of 19 permitted use of the facilities.
• Upon entrance, please scan ID card.
• All residents, including guests, must fill out a Liability Waiver AND either a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire or an Informed Consent form before using the fitness facilities.
• Closed toe athletic shoes or sneakers are required in the fitness center and the exercise equipment rooms.
• No cut-offs, street clothes, halter tops, half shirts, plastic or rubber suits, or short shorts allowed. Swimwear is prohibited in the fitness center area.
• Leotards and/or tights may be worn if accompanied by a T-shirt and/or shorts.
• Please bring your own towel to the facility.
• Wipe down equipment with provided sanitizing wipes after use.
• Limit your time on the aerobic machines to 20 minutes at busy times. At slow times, use your best discretion.
• No personal workout equipment is allowed in the facility.
• No food or drink allowed, except for bottled water.
• Audio devices may be used with earphones in the fitness center or pool deck/lounge areas.
• Individuals may use the group fitness studio only when group programs are not scheduled. Please check with fitness monitor for schedule.
• Lockers are available for daily use only.
• Please be courteous to others.
• All users are expected to comply with posted rules and verbal instruction from the Fitness Center’s staff.
The foregoing rules may be modified from time to time as may be deemed necessary in the sole discretion of the Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch Community Association.
Any questions on the operations of the fitness facility should be directed to the Director of Fitness and Wellness.
• No persons under the age of 19 permitted use of the facilities.
• Upon entrance, please scan ID card.
• All residents, including guests, must fill out a Liability Waiver AND either a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire or an Informed Consent form before using the fitness facilities.
• Closed toe athletic shoes or sneakers are required in the fitness center and the exercise equipment rooms.
• No cut-offs, street clothes, halter tops, half shirts, plastic or rubber suits, or short shorts allowed. Swimwear is prohibited in the fitness center area.
• Leotards and/or tights may be worn if accompanied by a T-shirt and/or shorts.
• Please bring your own towel to the facility.
• Wipe down equipment with provided sanitizing wipes after use.
• Limit your time on the aerobic machines to 20 minutes at busy times. At slow times, use your best discretion.
• No personal workout equipment is allowed in the facility.
• No food or drink allowed, except for bottled water.
• Audio devices may be used with earphones in the fitness center or pool deck/lounge areas.
• Individuals may use the group fitness studio only when group programs are not scheduled. Please check with fitness monitor for schedule.
• Lockers are available for daily use only.
• Please be courteous to others.
• All users are expected to comply with posted rules and verbal instruction from the Fitness Center’s staff.
The foregoing rules may be modified from time to time as may be deemed necessary in the sole discretion of the Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch Community Association.