Monday, February 27, 2012

RiverWinds 10th Birthday this Friday!

It's been ten years! We opened our doors on Saturday, March 2, 2002, and a new era of family, fun, and fitness was born.

We remain incredibly grateful for having been able to share in the lives of our members and residents for the past decade. Seeing family grow and children become adults, we have gotten to know you, your stories, and most of all, your triumphs. To hear that we have made a difference in your lives has been an incredible gift, and we promise to continue working hard in the years to come.

Let's celebrate a great first ten years and toast to the enormous possibilities still to come. Join us for our 10 year birthday celebration this Friday.

We're thrilled to offer ALL residents FREE day passes for the entire day! (Residency verification necessary.)

We'll he hosting two member raffles for five free guest passes. Members need not be present to win! One drawing will pull at 10:15 a.m. and the second at 7:00 p.m.

From 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., enjoy free cupcakes and fruit in the lobby, where Mandee's Piloxing and Linda's Fitness for Preschoolers will run at 9:15 a.m. and 10:20 a.m., respectively.

At 5:45 p.m., join us in the lobby again for Family Zumba at 5:45 p.m. with Anna, followed by a RiverWinds Karate demo. Enjoy free cupcakes and pretzels in the lobby, where games will also be dispersed for kids and adults of all ages!

Thank you for making our last ten years absolutely incredible, and we look forward to sharing the next generation's stories at our 20th birthday!

With gratitude,
The Gang at RiverWinds

Friday, February 24, 2012

RiverWinds Ten Year Celebration

Ready for the 10 Year Celebration next week, 3/2/12??

We have some AMAZING deals for you: first, ALL residents are afforded FREE day passes for the entire day! (Residency verification necessary.)

We'll he hosting two member raffles for five free guest passes. Members need not be present to win! One drawing will pull at 10:15 a.m. and the second at 7:00 p.m.

From 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., enjoy free cupcakes and fruit in the lobby, where Mandee's Piloxing and Linda's Fitness for Preschoolers will run at 9:15 a.m. and 10:20 a.m., respectively.

At 5:45 p.m., join us in the lobby again for Family Zumba at 5:45 p.m. with Anna, followed by a RiverWinds Karate demo. Enjoy free cupcakes and pretzels in the lobby, where games will also be dispersed for kids and adults of all ages!

Thank you for making our last ten years absolutely incredible...our members have provided us with amazing stories, memories, and inspiration. We look forward to sharing the next generation's stories at our 20th birthday!

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Spring is Coming!

We've been blessed with a mild winter for the most part...but we're still psyched to see those bulbs peeking thru the earth and the mercury rise little by little. As February winds down, we see Spring on the horizon and with it some amazing activities and programs at RiverWinds.

On Thursday, February 23rd, the perennial favorite kids activity Duck Races returns to the Leisure Pool. The races begin in the Current Channel at 6:00 p.m. sharp. Bring your duck or we'll supply you with one. Prizes for the fastest, and FREE to all pass holders!

Our 10 Year Celebration will be on Friday, March 2nd, with activities during both the morning and evening. Don't miss out on the fun and the freebies!

A pottery workshop will be held on the evening of March 12th. Did you know we have one of the only kiln's available in the area for firing? And that non-residents are welcome to join, too? Take advantage of this outstanding opportunity.

We hosted two Discover SCUBA classes over the holiday weekend and they had an amazing turn-out. And why wouldn't they: the price is second to none, and the experience is even better. Only $30 to try the equipment in our secure in-water environment under the careful guidance of PADI certified instructors. The next one will be on March 15th at 6:30 p.m., so sign up today!

Still plenty of room in our Health & Safety classes, too. Do you need your American Red Cross Lifeguarding or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification or recertification? As an Authorized Provider, we can provide the same great service you expect at a fraction of the cost. Call 856-251-0990 x103 with questions or to enroll.

Have you seen the Suggestion Box in the lobby? We'd love to hear what your ideas are to continue to provide the best programs, activities, and customer service in the greater Delaware Valley. Can't make it in? E-mail info@RiverWinds.org, and we're on it!

We look forward to seeing you at the facility!
The Gang at RiverWinds

Monday, February 13, 2012

Love Yourself this Valentine's Day!

Sure, you can love other people, too...but too often, we take advantage of ourselves. We work too hard, sleep too little, eat junk because we're in a hurry, and don't take care of what our bodies need.

Give yourself some time and permission to relax. We have so many programs to slow down and stay healthy at the same time: Pilates Fusion on Sundays at 10:45 a.m., Release on Mondays at 10:30 a.m., Sunrise Yoga at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Pilates on Thursdays at 5:15 p.m., Yoga on Tuesdays at 7:50 p.m. and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m., Tai Chi on Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m., Barre on Wednesdays at 6:50 p.m., and Deep Water Workout on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 6:15 p.m. So much opportunity, all right here at your fingertips!

Aside from the group exercise classes, this week is a big one: don't miss the Silks Workshop Tuesday at 7:00 p.m., Drawing class on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m., Discover SCUBA this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday at 8:00 a.m., and Parents' Night Out at 6:30 p.m. 

Does your workplace or community organization need particular certifications for licensing or personal information? Groups of six or more can request private trainings with mutual availability from instructors and facilities. Call for more details!

Is your Boy or Girl Scout troop looking for activities? We are committed to helping the BSA and GSA earn advancement, and have certified Badge Counselors on site to help achieve group or individual goals specializing in Aquatics and Health & Safety requirements (although others may be completed, as well). We're also thrilled to now be able to offer the BSA SCUBA Merit Badge!

Need to get in touch with us? Call 856-251-0990, fax 856-251-0790 or e-mail info@riverwinds.org. Check out our Twitter @RiverWinds, and LIKE us on Facebook!

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Session 1 Begins

Here we are, at the beginning of Session 1, 2012. The January Pass was another rousing success, and the Super Class Pass is now only $120 and good for all the land and water classes you can take through the end of the year.

The past few weeks were busy, busy, busy. We hosted our bi-annual blood drive on the 3rd, and collected enough pints to save a potential 123 lives. Way to go! The gyms have been packed with West Deptford youth basketball and wrestling, and new group exercise like Piloxing have been taking the 'Winds by storm! Our Proshop is also selling Piloxing gloves for those who want to get the most punch out of their workout!

The new Booklet is on the website, loaded with activities for the family. Four Discover SCUBA dates are listed on 2/16, 2/19, 3/15, and 4/19; for only $30, try SCUBA and see what it's all about. We also have a CPR/AED certification course on March 19th, and lifeguarding certification course from March 16th - 18th. Swim lessons are open to members and residents from Preschool thru Adult. Youth programs like Duck Races, Valentines Day Wreath crafts, and Lets Pretend preschool play group are all on the schedule, as well, and we're not forgetting Mom and Dad, either: Parents' Night Out is planned for 2/17 and 3/16. Remember to make your reservation within 48 hours!

It's that time of year for scouters and troops to earn advancement before summer camp, and our Scouting Advancement program and certified merit badge counselors can help you get what you need! Call 856-251-0990 x103 for information.

Adult members, residents, AND non-residents can all enjoy our arts & crafts workshops, from Spring Wreath and Centerpiece crafts, drawing classes, pottery classes, and key ring making, we have something to get those creative juices flowing in everyone! You can check it all out at RiverWinds.org, and enroll at the facility or using a Visa or Mastercard by calling 856-251-0990.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the facility!
The Gang at RiverWinds