Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 12 th

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1 Breakfast with Santa 7:30 am - 9:30am Conway Parks, Recreation & Tourism proudly presents the 14 th Annual Breakfast with Santa. This event will be held inside the Conway Recreation Center. Breakfast includes Eggs, Grits, Sausage, Milk & Juice. Each child will have the opportunity to visit Santa and receive a special gift. Kids age 2 & under are admitted free with a paying adult. Tickets are $3.00 for children age 3 & older. Tickets are $4.00 for adults. To purchase your tickets or if you need more information about Breakfast with Santa, please see the front desk staff. Holiday Open House Join us on Wednesday Dec. 16 th from 7:30 am 7:00 pm for refreshments in the Waccamaw Room. Stop by before or after your workout. Holiday Special Hours Please note the adjusted hours of operation on the following dates. Unless otherwise noted; there will be no child care, aquatics or fitness classes on these days. Tuesday, Dec. 15 th Facility closes at 5pm *No evening classes* Thursday, Dec. 24 th 5:30am - 3:00pm Friday, Dec. 25 th CRC Closed Saturday, Dec. 26 th 7:00am - 7:00pm Thursday, Dec. 31 st 5:30am - 7:00pm Friday, Jan. 1 st 7:00am - 7:00pm Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

2 Stay Motivated! Many exercisers agree that uplifting music helps increase energy and motivation while working out. This is especially important during the holiday season, when ''todo'' lists are long and the temptation to skip workouts is high. Making fitness a priority is a key to holiday weight-loss success. Use these festive songs of the season to help you create a perfect holiday workout playlist that will keep you moving and in the holiday spirit at the same time! 1. Up On The House Top by The Jackson 5 2. Father Christmas by The Kinks 3. Rockin Around The Christmas Tree by Mary J. Blige 4. Shake Up Christmas by Train 5. Mele Kalikimaka by Jimmy Buffett 6. Christmas Wrapping by The Waitresses 7. Jingle Bell Rock by Rascal Flatts 8. Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) by U Days of Christmas by Reliant K 10. What Christmas Means To Me by Stevie Wonder 11. Last Christmas by Wham! 12. Jingle Bells by Diana Krall 13. Wizards In Winter by Trans-Siberian Orchestra 14. All I Want For Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey 15. Joy to the World by Mannheim Steamroller 16. Sleigh Ride by The Ronettes 17. Step Into Christmas by Elton John 18. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus by Twisted Sister 19. Cool Yule by Brian Setzer 20. Feliz Navidad by Jose Feliciano 21. Rock And Roll Christmas by George Thorogood 22. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! By Ella Fitzgerald 23. Everybody Loves Christmas by Eddie Money 24. We Need A Little Christmas by The Cast of Glee 25. Run Rudolph Run by CeeLo Green 26. Christmas All Over Again by Tom Petty 27. Christmas This Year (Feat. Leigh Nash) by Toby Mac 28. Santa s Got A Brand New Bag by Shedaisy 29. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer by Straight No Chaser 30. Handel s Messiah by Relient K Participants of our Running 101 placed in the 2015 Chanticleer Run at Coastal Carolina University on Oct. 30,2015 Sandy Moore 1 st Place in her age category Linda Schultz 3 rd Place in her age category Ending Tuesday, December 15 th, Join us for a new 6 Week Walking Program. Participate at one of the following locations every Tuesday between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm Collins Park Riverfront Park Conway Recreation Complex Those participating 5 out of the 6 weeks will be eligible for a drawing! In the event of rain, we will meet on Wednesday of the same week.

3 A 12 week competition to find highest percentage of weight loss and most inches lost! $35 Fee Includes: Before & After Photos, Measurements, T-Shirts, Group Fitness Classes & Weekly Weigh-Ins! Contact: Jessica Stalvey, Fitness Coordinator (843) Ending on Tuesday, December 15 th, Join us for a new 6 Week Walking Program. Participate at one of the following locations every Tuesday between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm Collins Park Riverfront Park Conway Recreation Complex Those participating 5 out of the 6 weeks will be eligible for a drawing! Yoga/Pilates Blend & Saturday, December 19 th 9:00 AM -10:30 AM This class is the ultimate way to wind down from the stress of the holiday season! Come give your mind and body a break during this wonderful hour and a half of mind/body relaxation! *Nidra Yoga will be intermixed during this class session* Yoga Nidra or "yogic sleep" is a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping, like the "going-to-sleep" stage. It is a state in which the body is completely relaxed, and the practitioner becomes systematically and increasingly aware of the inner world by following a set of (audio) instructions. In the event of rain, we will meet on Wednesday of the same week.

4 Lava Rock Cookies Ingredients 2 1/4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Generous pinch of sea salt 3 large egg whites 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups pecans, chopped and toasted 1 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, grated 4 teaspoons cocoa nibs Preheat oven to 325 F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats. Thoroughly stir together confectioners sugar, cocoa, flour and salt in a large bowl. Beat in egg whites, one at a time, with an electric mixer on low speed. Add vanilla paste (or extract) and beat for 1 1/2 minutes on high speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl several times. Fold in pecans, chocolate and cocoa nibs until evenly incorporated. Spoon the dough by heaping tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Bake the cookies, in batches, in the center of the oven, until dry and glossy on the surface but soft in the centers when pressed, 15 to 17 minutes. Let cool on the pan for 5 to 10 minutes. Carefully transfer the cookies, on the paper or mats, to a wire rack to cool completely. We Hear You! In this section, we respond to comments received from the suggestion box as well as feedback members have provided to staff. This information is reviewed on a regular basis. Comment: Is smoking allowed outside the Recreation Center? Response: All City of Conway parks, including the Conway Recreation Complex are Smoke Free. Smoking is not allowed in any area of the park. To report a smoker, please see the front desk. Comment: It seems like there are too many participants in the fitness room for Zumba. How many can safely be in this room for a class? Response: Zumba is designed to offer an energetic experience in a small area. The Fitness room accommodates class sizes for up to 35 participants. At this time, class sizes have not exceeded the maximum capacity. We appreciate your comments. With your help, our goal is to make this facility the best it can be. Upcoming Noteworthy Days: December 1 st National Day of Giving December 7 th National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day December 18 th Free Shipping day December 22 nd Winter Solstice December 24 th National Egg Nog Day December 25 th Christmas Day December 31 st New Year s Eve Happy 2016! Source: Success Story John Gore How I lost weight! I was diagnosed diabetic in 2007 and when I saw my weight nearing the 300 lb. mark, I said to myself that s enough. Now, I was motivated. I wanted and needed to lose the weight. First I had to stop eating so much pizza! I started facing emotions head-on instead of eating the pain away. I purchased some workout clothes and shoes. I got a good weight scale and began to weigh myself every other day. I realized that monitoring my progress should be constant. To stop thinking about food all the time, I started working out at the Conway Recreation Center. At the center I could exercise and socialize. I also talked to others about their weight loss success and failures. Now in my sixties, I wanted go back in time and weigh about the same as when I was mid twenties. I had to completely change my diet and eat healthy foods with healthy portions. I started eating six small meals a day full of fruits, veggies, whole grains, and lean meats. My diet consists of about 60% fruits and veggies. Although I was losing weight, I kept gaining it back in a few months. Learning Tai Chi in 2010 helped me stay on track. At first, I used DVDs and the internet to view various Tai Chi routines. I did Tai Chi at home until I felt comfortable enough to do it in the local park. I became a Tai Chi instructor to stay motivated and to help others. Fitness became a permanent part of my lifestyle. Talking to and listening to new found friends at the gym helped a lot, but I still needed something for balancing the Tai Chi, diet and walking. One of the instructors at the Conway Recreation Center encouraged me to try Zumba. After the first few sessions, I loved it. I traded candy bars, fast food, and soda for veggies, Tai Chi, walking and Zumba. Once I saw the first few pounds dissolve, I became even more willing to continue. As I worked out more, my attitude changed and I begin to feel better about myself. I rewarded myself for reaching mini targets with new workout clothes and shoes. I keep a food journal, but I try not to think about eating until it s almost time for my next small meal, which is about once every 4 hours. Sometimes I try new routines at the gym to keep things interesting. Exercise and a group of supportive friends are helping me keep the weight off for good! Attitude is so important when it comes to weight loss; I now post positive quotes on Facebook and other social media sites to share with others. Sincerely, John Gore

5 Staff Upcoming Events & Activities Swim Lessons Evenings Tuesday & Thursday December 1 st 17 th Lessons on 15 th will be on the 14 th Conway Tigersharks Swim Meet Saturday, December 5 th 7 am 1 pm CRC Pool Opens After Meet Breakfast with Santa 7:30 am - 9:30 am Weekday Walking Every Tuesday Ending Dec. 15 th 11:30am - 1:30 pm Holiday Open House Wednesday, December 16 th 7:30 am 7:00 pm Kids Day Out Monday, December 21 st 8:00 am 5:00 pm Mah Jongg Thursdays 1:00 pm 4:30 pm Waccamaw Room Conway Recreation Center Special Hours Tuesday, Dec. 15 th Facility Closes at 5:00 pm *No Evening Classes* Thursday, Dec. 24 th 5:30 am - 3:00 pm Friday, Dec. 25 th CRC Closed Saturday, Dec. 26 th 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Thursday, Dec. 31 st 5:30 am - 7:00 pm Friday, Jan. 1 st 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Gym Closures: Court #1 Mon Fri 5:30 pm 9:00 pm & Saturdays 8:30 am 2:00 pm Court #2 Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 6:30 pm 7:30 pm & Saturdays 10:00 am 1:00 pm Foster Hughes Parks, Recreation & Tourism Director fhughes@cityofconway.com David Williams Assistant Recreation Director dwilliams@cityofconway.com Kara Gainey Administrative Assistant kgainey@cityofconway.com Susan Becton Athletics Coordinator sbecton@cityofconway.com June Reavis-Wood Aquatics Coordinator jreavis@cityofconway.com Jessica Stalvey Fitness Coordinator jstalvey@cityofconway.com Natalie Kitts Membership Coordinator nkitts@cityofconway.com Sarah Kennedy Program Coordinator skennedy@cityofconway.com Russell Dozier Taylor Sellers Facility Supervisors rdozier@cityofconway.com tsellers@cityofconway.com Angelika Bellamy & Michael Green Custodians Conway Recreation Center 1515 Mill Pond Road Conway, SC (843) Tell your friends about us & Like us on Facebook! Conway Recreation Center Newsletter