Below are the steps that are taken for signup and access for the Sturrus Fitness Center.
If you are an employee and you are not signing up a guest or family member - Fill out the Staff Liability waiver form and return to Annie Skukalek, by email attachment (szczeann@aquinas.edu), inter campus mail (SSFC #106) or by dropping it off.
If you are an employee and are signing up an immediate family member as your guest - You and your family member will fill out the waiver forms and return to Annie.
If you are an employee and are signing up a guest that is not an immediate family member - You and your guest will fill out waiver form and bring them to Student Accounts. There your guest will pay the $50 fee for the use of the fitness center. This fee is a one-time fee that is good for one year, but is not prorated. You may pay by check (made out to Aquinas College) credit card or cash. All access for guests will be good until June 30, 2013. Student Accounts will then forward paperwork to Annie.
After the above steps have been taken, you and your guest will be inputted into a spreadsheet where campus safety will give your swipe card access to the locker room hallway, the lower entrance, and the fitness center. If you are a guest you will need to go to campus safety to receive an ID card. Locker room codes can be obtained by the building manager or the fitness desk worker.
If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Annie Skukalek,
Building Manager,
Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center at (616) 632-2470 or szczeann@aquinas.edu.
Employee Weight Watchers At Work Program
Congratulations on taking steps to help you lose weight, and create a healthier workforce. Now, we can work on becoming healthier, with the flexibility and convenience of attending meetings at work. Our weekly at work meetings will be held every Monday in the Alumni Lounge located in the lower level of Holmdene. Meeting time begins at 12:15 p.m. Please plan on arriving up to 15 minutes early to weigh in. You are welcome to bring your lunch as we learn new skills and tips while discussing our challenges and triumphs of the week. Spouses and family members are eligible to join this employee based program.
For your convenience, we offer the following information and resources to enroll. It is important to note that once you register, your account will be deducted the $42.95 monthly fee. There is no long term contract and you control the authorization to continue the program each month!
Mercy Health presents Take Your Seat at the Dinner Table, a free 12 week (Jan. 9 - March 30) online nutritional course to help busy individuals prepare healthier meals for you and your family! >More information || >Download the flyer (pdf)
Saint Mary's Health Care "The Quitters" Tobacco Free Support Group
"The Quitters" Support Group is a smoking cessation support group that is part of the Tobacco Free for Good classes.
The group meets the second and fourth Monday of every month from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Wege Building at Saint Mary's Health Care. No registration is required. Call (616) 235-1427 or visit www.tobaccofreepartners.org for more information.
TRX Express at Allegro Coaching
(1422 Robinson Road Suite 201, Grand Rapids, MI 49506)
Tuesday/Thursdays from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.
Coach Amanda & Coach Melissa
$50/1 class, $90/2 classes per week
Shakeology shakes on their own, $6 lunch
8 participants minimum; 18 participants maximum
6 Week Outdoor Bootcamp offered by Allegro Coaching - Begins Monday April 8
Outdoor bootcamp is offered ever Wednesday night at Wilcox Park at 6 p.m.
$59 for one park location, or $99 for unlimited classes at all the locations.
Brazilian BLT (Butt, Legs and Thighs) & CORE Construct at Sturrus Fitness Center
Mondays/Wednesdays from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.
(Mondays- more LEG focus, Wednesdays - more ABS focus)
$50/1 class; $90/2 classes per week
8 participants minimum; 18 maximum
This 6-Week Class begin the week of March 25 and end on Monday, May 6. No class on Monday, April 1 due to the Easter holiday. Employees will register directly with Veronica Beitner or Annie Skukalek and pay at the first day of class and sign their exercise waiver.
Please contact Veronica Beitner at (616) 632-2458 or Annie Skukalek at (616) 632-2470 for more information.
Triple Crown 5K Series
This spring, Aquinas College will again participate in the Triple Crown Series of local 5K runs. If you enjoy running and would like to help represent the College at any of these community events (Irish Jig, Brian Diemer Run, and Reeds Lake Run), please contact Randy MacGeorge for more information. Runners of all speeds are welcome! Call 632-2066 or e-mail macgeran@aquinas.edu to find out more.
Creative Dining Free Workshops
Smart Shopping 101
Tuesday, March 26 at 2 p.m. in the Wege
Private Dining Room
Join the discussion in a deeper understanding of nutritional values, label reading and maneuvering through your grocery store. Let’s learn together how creating a kitchen of ingredients can help us live healthier lives!
Lunchtime Basketball
Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday in the Sturrus gym, AQ faculty and staff can join in a lunchtime basketball group. For details, please contact Annie Skukalek
at (616) 632-2470.
Employee Assistance Center
Employee Assistance Center (EAC) provides a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the growing needs of businesses and their employees. We provide services to all types and sizes of organizations, designing programs that are tailored to meet the individual needs, culture, and philosophy of each company. Our nationwide network ensures that services are available for your employees no matter where they are working.
EAC reduces productivity problems by addressing some of the issues that impair the ability of employees to successfully perform their jobs. Our experienced counselors help employees and their immediate family members with issues such as emotional, marital, family, financial, substance use, stress, or other personal concerns. These services are confidential with both online resources as well as free webinars that can fit into most schedules.
For more information and to obtain your reusable log-in password, contact Veronica Beitner or the Human Resource Department.
